Boeing Leadership Network RetireesFormerly BOEING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Gold Card https://blnretirees.org February 2019

Pima Air & Space Museum 777 WA001 Tour and Reception

Pima Air & Space Museum opened in 1996 and is one of the largest facilities devoted to aviation and space travel in the world. Of the museum’s approximately 350 aircraft, one recent addition may be of special interest to BLN-R members: the first 777 (WA001).

WA001, which rolled out in 1994, first served as a Boeing test aircraft almost 25 years ago and then flew more than 20,000 flights and almost 50,000 hours with Cathay Pacific.

The museum will host a special WA001 program, featur-ing retired senior executives from Boeing and airlines. Starting at 9 a.m., event participants can view the museum displays and tour WA001. A no-host lunch will be available in the cafeteria. Following, an informal program featuring key retired Boeing executives and customer and supplier members will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. A celebration reception will commence at 5 p.m., with a taco bar and no-host beverage bar. Note: Participants must make their own travel arrangements. Date: Wednesday, March 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $40 (tour, program, and reception) $20 (tour and program only) $6 (additional tram tour)Location: Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Rd.,Tucson, ArizonaInstructions: Register by going to EventBrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pima-air-space-museum-777-wa001-tour-and-reception-tickets-53349024368. (Password: WA001777 ) For more information, e-mail the coordinators at mar6pima777@hotmail.com.v

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Paramount TheatreWicked

Broadway sensation Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz but from a different angle.

Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships—until the world decides to call one “good” and the other “wicked.”Date: Time: Cost: Wednesday, June 19 7:30 p.m. $98 (main floor, rows K–U)Sunday, June 23 1:00 p.m. $118 (main floor, rows K–U)Deadline: Wednesday, April 3Location: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., SeattleEvent Coordinator: Shannon Russell, 206-852-1666,shannon.m.russell@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Shannon Russell, 22401 NE 25th Way, Sammamish, WA 98074. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

Paramount TheatreSchool of Rock

Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A stu-dents into a mind-blowing rock band.

This smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie, and musical theater’s first kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage.Date: Time: Cost: Wednesday, May 15 7:30 p.m. $73 (main flr., rows H–U)Sunday, May 19 1:00 p.m. $81.25 (main flr., rows F–U) $73 (mezzanine, rows D–G)Deadline: Tuesday, April 30Location: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., SeattleEvent Coordinator: Shannon Russell, 206-852-1666,shannon.m.russell@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Shannon Russell, 22401 NE 25th Way, Sammamish, WA 98074. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

CANCELLATION POLICYPlease note that all sales are final.

Ticket purchases are nonrefundable.

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Performing Arts

5th Avenue TheatreMarie (free parking)

Based on a famed masterpiece by Edgar Degas and the unknown dancer who inspired it, Marie follows a young woman caught between the conflicting demands

of life and art, and an artist with one last chance for greatness. Note: Your ticket includes a voucher for free parking. Tickets must be purchased in even numbers.Date: Tuesday, April 9 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $110 (zone 1); $88 (zone 2) Deadline: Friday, March 8Location: 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., SeattleEvent Coordinator: Shannon Russell, 206-852-1666,shannon.m.russell@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Shannon Russell, 22401 NE 25th Way, Sammamish, WA 98074. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

5th Avenue Theatre The Lightning Thief

As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and an epic quest to find Zeus’s lightning bolt to prevent a war between the gods. Nominated for three Drama Desk Awards includ-ing Best Musical, The Lightning Thief is “mesmerizing” and proves “lightning can strike twice,” raves TheaterMania.

Date: Thursday, April 25 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $97.50 (zone 1: main floor, rows B–L) $75 (zone 2: main floor, rows F–L)Date: Saturday, April 27 Time: 2:00 p.m. Cost: $108 (zone 1: main floor; rows C–S) $89.25 (zone 2: main floor, rows D–R)Deadline: Friday, March 22Location: 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., SeattleEvent Coordinator: Shannon Russell, 206-852-1666,shannon.m.russell@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN and a self-addressed, stamped business envelope to Shannon Russell, 22401 NE 25th Way, Sammamish, WA 98074. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

McCaw Hall The [R]evolution of

Steve JobsGo behind the headlines for a visu-ally stunning examination of the flawed and hugely influential Apple co-

founder, as he revisits 18 of his most important memories in search of a perfect moment to take with him. Note: Tickets will be held at will call. No tickets will be mailed.Date: Saturday, February 23 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $107 (orchestra with Gold Cast; $151 value)Deadline: Friday, February 15Location: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., SeattleEvent Coordinator: Mary Haugen, 425-876-9476, mary.a.haugen@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Mary Haugen, MC 0ER-107, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

Driftwood Players The Addams Family

Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love. Everything will change for the whole family when they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.Note: Tickets will be e-mailed. No hard-

copy tickets will be mailed.Date: Friday, April 19 Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $22 (21 percent off) Deadline: Friday, April 5Location: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., EdmondsEvent Coordinator: Leigh Ford, 425-750-2781, leigh.a.ford@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Leigh Ford, 8123 137th Ave. SE, Snohomish, WA 98290. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

McCaw Hall Carmen

Bizet’s thrilling story of deadly obsession seduces with an amazing array of instantly recognizable melo-dies and masterful arias beloved across the globe.

An ordinary soldier becomes mesmerized by a

beguiling factory girl with a plan. Will either of them foresee the tragic ending of their high-stakes game? Don’t miss this grand new production featuring lavish scenery, traditional costumes, and some of the most famous classical music ever written.Note: Tickets will be held at will call. No tickets will be mailed.Date: Saturday, May 4 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $140 (orchestra with Gold Cast; $199 value)Deadline: Friday, April 26Location: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., SeattleEvent Coordinator: Mary Haugen, 425-876-9476, mary.a.haugen@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Mary Haugen, MC 0ER-107, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

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CANCELLATION POLICYPlease note that all sales are final.

Ticket purchases are nonrefundable.

Performing Arts Sports

Angel of the Winds ArenaEverett Silvertips

Join us as the Everett Silvertips take on the competition. Watch NHL Draft picks Connor Dewar, Riley Sutter, and Wyatt Wylie as

the Silvertips defend their 2017–18 U.S. Division and Western Conference Championship banners.Note: No tickets will be issued. Tickets will be held at will call.Seattle Thunderbirds Date: Saturday, March 2Victoria Royals Date: Saturday, March 16 Time: 7:05 p.m. Cost: $16 Deadline: One week before the gameLocation: Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett Event Coordinator: Seth Gadberry, 206-304-6669,seth.gadberry@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Seth Gadberry, MC 07X-230, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

Schnitzer Concert HallBoys II Men

Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. The band has penned and performed some of the most cel-ebrated classics of the past two decades.

Date: Wednesday, May 22 Time: 7:30 p.m.Cost: $72 (rows Q–R); $128 (rows C–D) Deadline: Friday, April 26Location: Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland Event Coordinator: Yolanda Young, 253-657-2928,yolanda.a.young@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN and a self-addressed, stamped business envelope to Yolanda Young, MC 5A-215, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

ShowWare CenterJudas Priest

One of heavy metal’s most legendary acts will be hitting the road in 2019 in sup-port of their new studio album, “Firepower.” This concert will feature special guests Uriah Heep.

Date: Friday, June 21 Time: 7:30 p.m.Cost: $52 (section 103, reserved 3; $54.25 value) Deadline: Wednesday, May 29Location: ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent Event Coordinator: Cheryl Nichelson, 425-891-9552,cheryl.d.nichelson@boeing.comInstructions: Send a check payable to BLN and a self-addressed, stamped business envelope to Cheryl Nichelson, MC 5J-121, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v

Health and Welfare

Financial Seminars

Run26Proper Footwear

At the Run26 clinic you will learn how to select proper footwear, training methods for run-ning and walking form, and how to recover more efficiently with proper nutrition. One-on-one assessment will help you determine the right shoe for you. Bring your current pair of training shoes and any questions.Date: Sundays, February 24 and May 5Time: 11:00 a.m. Cost: Free Deadline: Four days before each clinicLocation: Run26, 15603 Main St., Ste. B-106, Mill Creek Event Coordinator: Cathy LaBerta, 425-750-6484,catherine.m.laberta@gmail.comInstructions: Contact the event coordinator if you’d like to attend.v

Mountlake Terrace LibraryMedicare and Planning

for Long-Term CareThis course will remove all the confusion about the differ-ent parts of Medicare, what it does and does not cover, and clearly explain the upcoming changes to Medicare and how they will affect you. Whether you are currently on Medicare or about to begin your benefits, this course will provide you with valuable information you need to know.

In addition, most people over age 65 will need some type of long-term care, with a significant number of people needing care in a nursing home. In this multitopic course, you learn what long-term care is and where it’s provided, as well as strategies to pay for long-term care.

Classroom instruction will be by Michael Sondheim, presi-dent of the AFEA Puget Sound, Washington Chapter, who has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.Date: Thursday, March 7 Time: 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace Event Coordinator: Robert Reichle, 425-385-8251 ,robert_r_r52@yahoo.comInstructions: Contact the event coordinator if you’d like to attend.v

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February 2019

BoardBLN-R Liaison Dennis Honey 206-794-9129Social Connections Robert Reichle 425-337-2906Treasurer Guy McCarney 253-888-2721Secretary DeeAngela Thomas 425-789-9853Membership &Communication Curtis Benner 206-972-0373Health & Welfare Dr. George Gey 206-463-9266Webmaster Judy Roe 425-747-7199 Community Outreach Millie Edmonds 206-353-2207 Education & Finance Pete Bailey 206-232-9451Social & Family Marty Weisman 206-304-4087 Travel & Tours Amy Hoover 425-426-6284Mentoring Quentin Sisco 253-631-4501

BLN OfficeBusiness Manager Shannon Russell 206-852-1666

February 23 The [R]evolution of Steve JobsMarch 6 777 WA001 TourMarch 7 Medicare SeminarApril 9 MarieApril 19 The Addams FamilyApril 25 & 27 The Lightning ThiefMay 4 CarmenMay 15 & 19 School of RockMay 22 Boys II MenJune 19 & 23 WickedJune 21 Judas PriestVarious Everett Silvertips HockeyVarious Proper Footwear Clinic