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December 15, 2018

Activities

Tues. Jan. 8th

10:30AM -Azalea-

Food & Beverage

Weds. Jan. 9th

10AM -Azalea-

Facilities

Thurs. Jan. 10th

9AM -Azalea-

Budget & Finance

Weds. Jan. 23rd

9AM

-Azalea-

Hospitality

Mon. Jan. 28th

10AM -Conference-

Board of Directors

Tues. Jan. 29th

9AM -Mimosa-

December Events Pg. 2 January Activities Pg. 3-7 Special Events Pg. 8-9 Off-Site Trips Pg. 10-12 Wellness Corner Pg. 13-14 Community Bulletin Board Pg. 15 Schedule/Calendar Pg. 16-17

Thursday, December 20th | 9AM | Mimosa The Board of Directors invites all residents to join us for our next “Town Hall” Meeting. This meeting will follow immediately after the Board of Directors Meeting. Topics to be presented include: the 2019 final budget; an update on Management’s plan and preparations to be more responsive to water leaks; The Towers’ Christmas gift to hourly employees and salaried management; and, results of the responses to proposed By-Law changes. We need your participation to better develop plans and programs that address your concerns. As we reach the end of 2018, we, the Board, would like to re-state our commitment to serve the interests of the Co-Op and to provide all residents with an acknowledgement that we are here to serve you. We have made a sincere effort to be more open and to listen to your concerns. But, we need your involvement in all aspects of “running” the business of the Co-Op.

Al Moncivaiz, Towers Board President

Photo Stories with Lee Gilbreth will be held on Friday, December 21st, in Mimosa at 2PM.

Birthday & Anniversary Party will be on December 17th at 7PM in the Ped Mall instead of its usual last Monday of the month, due to the holidays. If you would like to be a sponsor for cake or ice cream, please see Victoria Gaytan in Resident Services.

The Wellness Center will be closed Monday, December 17th - Friday, December 21st, for repairs. Class locations have been moved to the Mimosa or Magnolia room. The schedule will be as follows:

Monday, December 17th & Wednesday, December 19th: 8:15AM Cardio Aerobics - Mimosa

9:15AM Mind, Body, & More - Magnolia 10:15AM Strength & Flex - Magnolia

11:15AM Sit-n-Fit - Magnolia

Tuesday, December 18th: 8:15AM Mind, Body, & More - Magnolia

9:15AM Total Body Conditioning - Magnolia 10:00AM One-on-One Coaching - Magnolia

11:15AM Chair Balance - Magnolia 12:15PM Yoga Stretch Fusion - Magnolia

Important: No wellness classes or videos Wednesday, December 19-Tuesday, December 25. Denice has posted the Holiday 7-day Fitness Challenge Workout schedule in the Wellness Center She will be available Tuesday, December 18th at 10AM to go over any questions you may have regarding the workout challenge.

Dec. 24th & 31st Front Desk will close at 4PM & all Administrative offices will close at 3PM Dec. 25th & Jan. 1st All Administrative offices will be closed; Front Desk will operate from 7AM-4PM

No transportation to Ft. Sam, HEB or Ross No Wellness Center Classes The Deli will be Closed The Gardenia Room and Room Service will closed for dinner

Normal business hours will resume Wednesday, December 26th & Wednesday, January 2nd.

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Tuesday, December 25th

| 11PM | Gardenia Gather your friends and your family to enjoy a delicious Christmas meal. The menu consists of: Waldorf Salad

(Fresh Apples, Celery, Grapes, Walnuts, and Lettuce served with Waldorf Creamy Dressing), Towers Shrimp

Cocktail (Jumbo Shrimp cooked in Shrimp Bouillon then chilled, served with Homemade Cocktail Sauce and

Lemons), Sliced Beef Wellington (Pastry Wrapped Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Demi Duxelle Sauce),

Christmas Roasted Ham (Slow Cooked Ham Basted with Pineapple, Honey, Zest, Spices and Herbs), Stewed

Southern Greens, Honey Lemon Carrots, Butter Nut Rice Pilaf, Pan De Polvo (Mexican Sugar Cookies),

Yuletide Log Cake, Epic Chocolate Trifle, Parker House Rolls. The buffet price is $24.95 and will be available

to-go. Reservations must be made no later than December 19th. Please see Louie Gomez to make a

reservation.

I Made a Reservation: Yes / No

Monday, December 31st

| Ped Mall

6-7PM Special Guest Performance by Elvis

6-7:30PM Dinner Buffet

7-11PM Clyde Hudgins Performance

9-9:30PM Chocolate Fountain Bar

11PM Champagne Toast

Kick off the New Year with The Towers New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy a leisurely dinner prepared by the Chef and his staff, partaking from the different stations around the Ped Mall. Watermelon Radish Salad: Beautiful Colored Radishes tossed with Garden Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Toasted Walnuts and Goat Cheese with Raspberry Vinaigrette. Charcuterie and Cheeses: Assortment of dried meats, mixed cheeses, fruits and berries, assorted nuts and party crackers. Build Your Own Pasta: Choose from Spaghetti or Penne Pasta with choice of Marinara or Alfredo Sauce and Choice of Chicken Fritter or Shrimp. Entree: Smoked Beef Steam Ship seasoned with whole Garlic, Rosemary, and Herbs, with Demi Sauce. Dessert: Assorted Mini Cheesecake. The price for dinner is $17.99 per person. Please sign up with Veronica so that the Chef will know how many to prepare for. The festivities at the event are FREE of charge. No reservations are needed for the festivities in the Ped Mall. Hope to see you there to ring in the New Year!

I Am Signed Up : Yes / No

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Wednesday, January 2nd

| 7PM

-Mimosa/Azalea- In the month of January, evening bingo will be

on held on Wednesday, January 2nd instead of

the 1st Thursday of the month. Come out and

enjoy a fun night of BINGO! Make sure to bring

your quarters. Each card is $0.25 per game, and

six games are played. The more players there

are, the more money can be won! Other special

prizes will be awarded to winners as well. Sign

up is not required. Hope to see you there!

I Am Attending: Yes / No


|1:30PM | Mimosa Currently, 15 travelers are booked on a 16 day Panama Canal Cruise departing from San Diego on March 13

th, 2019 to Miami

aboard the Jewel of the Seas. Itinerary includes Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Puerto Quetzal, Puntarenas Costa Rica, Colon Panama, Cartagena Colombia. Come down to meet with other travel enthusiasts and learn more about upcoming trips this year. Please see the Towers Travelers during their meeting for details or call Larry Baillon at (907) 322-9184. No sign up needed, just come by.


| 8:30AM -Mimosa/Azalea-

Let’s kick off 2019 with some new exciting changes! The Wellness Center will be hosting a fitness showcase to help Residents see the different types of exercises conducted in the weekly group fitness classes. The Fitness Showcase will start at 8:30AM, so please arrive on time. Denice will not be able to demonstrate the water classes, but there will be an oral presentation on the different types of water classes. There will be a trail mix bar of dry cereal and nuts, fresh fruit, muffins, coffee, and water. After the showcase, Denice will offer a Q & A discussion to go over any fitness questions related to the class demonstrations.

The newly added classes, schedule changes, and the fitness class descriptions will be addressed. It’s important to understand the fitness training involved in each class to maximize the physiological benefits during exercise. Denice has learned through observation, small group training, and one-on-one coaching sessions that Residents are dedicated to living an active lifestyle to keep their independence. With a variety of classes and adapting an Active Aging Functional fitness program, Residents will continue to maintain lean muscle mass, strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and balance. There will be no classes offered on this day. Denice will be available after the showcase, Thursday, and Friday before or after the newly featured class schedule to answer any questions or to schedule your individual fitness assessment. Volunteers Needed: Denice needs your help to give Residents a first-hand look of what each fitness class entails, as well as the types of fitness

equipment used in each class. Residents interested in volunteering to be a part of

the fitness showcase can sign up with Denice. (At least six individuals are needed for each class demonstration). There will be sign up sheets in the

Wellness Center for the classes needing volunteers. Thank you! Hope to see you there!


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MEDICAL DOCTORS OF THE TOWERS

Monday, January 7th

| 11:30AM -Card Room (Main Floor)-

This is an informal meeting of the active or retired medical doctors that reside in The Towers to exchange ideas and information on new medical developments. For more information contact Enrique Garcia, M.D. , at #210-789-5432. This is not a presentation.


Monday, January 7th

, 14th

, 21st

& 28

th

2:15PM | Mimosa Join The Towers Line Dance

class! Towers resident Fran Lineweaver leads the dance lessons, and the dancers learn at least one new dance a month. The class has been revamped, giving all levels of dancers the opportunity to dance their levels. 2:15PM - New dancers, but everyone can come if

they like. 2:30PM - Beginners 3:00PM - The harder dances No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome to join the fun.


Thursday, January 3rd

& 17th

| 2:30PM -Mimosa- Tom & Betty are teaching Cha-Cha in January. Classes are on Thursday, January 3 rd, and Thursday, January 17th, from 2:30PM to 3:30PM in the Mimosa Room. The Cha-Cha is derived from the Mambo and originated in Cuba in the early 1950s. It became

popular very quickly and by 1955 had become very popular in Latin America, the United States and Western Europe. The classes are at a beginner’s level for folks who have never learned the Cha-Cha or have forgotten what they learned or who just need a refresher! Classes are free of charge, but you do need a partner. However, if you just want to come and watch, that’s fine too. Dancing is fun, good exercise, and a great way to make new friends.

Tom & Betty Arbaugh, Unit 1814 I Am Attending: Yes / No

Tuesdays & Fridays, January 4th

, 8th

, 11th

, 15

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th, 22

nd, 29

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4:30-6:00PM | Club 22

Please note: Social Hour will not be held on the January 1st due to the holiday. On January 25th, Social Hour will be held in the Ped Mall in conjunction with The Towers Sock-Hop.

Sunday, January 6th

| 2:30PM | Mimosa You are invited to worship with members of the community. Towers resident Chaplain, Lorraine Potter, USAF retired, an ordained minister of

the American Baptist Churches will be our preacher. Welcome in the new year with your neighbors praising God for His faithfulness. All are welcome! Holy Communion will be served.

-Lorraine Potter, unit #2305 I Am Attending: Yes / No

Monday, January 7th

| 10AM | Ped Mall Start off the New Year with the ladies from the Hospitality Committee as they invite new comers to their very own “Welcome to The Towers

Celebration”. This is great opportunity to meet and welcome the newcomers, as well as mingle with neighbors. In the month of January, New Neighbor Coffee will be held on the 1st Monday of the month due to the New Year Holiday. Please remember to wear your name tag. All residents are invited to attend. Hope to see you there!


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Saturday, January 12th

| 2:30PM | Ped Mall All are welcome to join the weekend fun! Bunco is a social dice game involving 100% luck and no skill, scoring and a simple set of rules. Bunco is open to all residents, even if you have never played. Please contact Kay Perez at 273-3910 if you are interested or have any questions.


Sunday, January 13th

| 6PM | Ped Mall Come down and join neighbors for a fun night of games and food. Single residents are asked to bring a dish to serve 6-8; couples please bring enough to feed 10-12. Main dishes, salads, vegetables and desserts are needed. Those wishing to play cards, Farkle, Mexican Train or other games can do so after dinner. Let’s get together and have fun! For more information or if you would like to help, contact Margaret Canby (Unit #715) at 210-653-7483.


Wednesday, January 9th

12PM | Ped Mall

Baby, it’s cold outside! Warm up at the hot chocolate bar! Even though the winter holidays are gone, come join Victoria and Alex for a fun

afternoon delight! There is no charge for this event and all are welcome to stop by.


Tuesday, January 8th

| 7PM | Club 22 The December monthly meeting of the Towers Literary Club was on Tuesday, December 4

th, in the Towers

Club. The book for discussion Forest Dark by Nicole Krauss was presented and reviewed by Dr. Julia Cunarro-Ramirez. The three aspects of the novel: 1. The story of Jules Epstein, a man whose drive, avidity, and outsized personality have, for sixty-eight years, been a force to be reckoned with, 2. The first person narrator who is a writer inflicted with the writer’s block, and 3. The fictionalized and morphed character, Kafka. The biography of Kafka became the centerpiece of the group’s discussion. Dr. Harold Brannan brought copies of his third novel, The Point, and graciously offered them autographed as author’s gift to the members. Regarding future meetings: 1. Please note that because of the New Year’s holidays, the January meeting is moved to the second Tuesday, January 8

th, at 7PM in the Club on the 22

nd floor. The book for

the January is Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, the winner of the Noble Prize in Literature. 2. Dr. Brannan will present his third novel, The Point, at the February 5

th meeting of the

Towers Literary Club. We will invite friends and Towers’ resident to join the presentation. Refreshments and soft drinks will be offered, too. Happy Holidays to everyone!

-Mo H Saidi, MD, ALM, #2401 Author of The Marchers: A Novel

www.mhsaidi.com


Monday, January 14th

| 2PM | Azalea Towers 101 is designed to help new and current residents not only understand the lay of the land but the roles and services each department handles. In Towers 101, residents can expect a tour of the first floor, a quick presentation from a department representative along the tour, and a question and answer session at the end of the tour. Be sure to RSVP with Veronica or the Front Desk. Hope to see you there!

I Am Signed Up: Yes / No

http://www.mhsaidi.com

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| 9AM -Magnolia-

Dr. Tracy Board of Audicles Hearing will visit The Towers to assist you with all of your hearing needs. Please call Audicles directly at 820-0525 to schedule your appointment.

I Have An Appointment: Yes / No

Tuesday, January 15th

| 3PM | Ped Mall

Once a month, The Towers culinary team demonstrates a quick lesson on various food options, some of which have turned into popular menu items. At the end of each demonstration residents will be able to taste the delicious sample the team has cooked up as well as request the recipe and ask questions. No sign up needed. Hope to see you there!



| 12PM | Mimosa Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon showing of Crazy Rich Asians. Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to learn that Nick's family is extremely wealthy and he's considered one of the

country's most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse, Nick's disapproving mother. Residents will get a chance to watch the movie at no charge; however, if you would like a lunch the cost is $6.25 per person. The menu is chef’s choice to include tea or water and a dessert. Lunch will be served starting at 12PM, and the movie begins promptly at 12:10PM. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a reservation even if you are not having lunch, no later than Friday, January 11th. Remember… for all in-house events where food is served, a 48-hour advance cancellation notice is required to avoid a charge.


Photostories by Lee Gilbreth

Friday, January 18th

| 2PM | Mimosa Lee Gilbreth has a hobby of making Photostories. They are videos, much like TV documentaries, covering various subjects of interest, places to see and perhaps new things to learn about. His source of material includes taking non-personal photographs while on trips taken around the world, borrowing photos from periodicals, but mostly by perusing the internet to gather narrative and pictures on a subject. To date he has made over 100 DVDs of various Photostories. Join Lee as he presents one of his videos. No need to sign up. Hope to see you there.

-Lee Gilbreth, #317 I Am Attending: Yes / No

Wednesday, January 23rd

| 3:30PM -Ped Mall-

Come down to the Ped Mall and enjoy a fun game of BINGO! Make sure to bring your quarters. Each card is $0.25 per game, and five games of regular bingo will be played. The more players there are, the more money can be won! Other special prizes will be awarded to winners as well. Sign up is not required. Hope to see you there!



| 7PM | Ped Mall Join your neighbors for a piece of cake and best

wishes for the coming year! If you would like to

donate the cake and/or ice cream in celebration of

your birthday or anniversary, please contact

Victoria Gaytan in the Resident Services Office at

805-6273. The names of those who graciously

donate will be posted on the board as a way to

recognize them at the party. Sign up is not required

to join the party. Hope to see you there!


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Epiphany Celebration

Concert Monday, January 7

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4PM | Ped Mall

Celebrate the season with wine and song

presented by Linn Culbertson, #1215. All are

welcome to come.



| 9AM-12PM| Mimosa Take advantage of VIA Transit new goCards. A Via representative will be available during this time to get you started on your goCard as well as take your photo for your ID. VIA is upgrading and replacing all Senior Reduced Fare IDs with new free VIA goCards. Please bring a government issued ID card to this event to receive your new goCard. If you have a current VIA Reduced Fare ID, bring that as well. The new goCard ID qualifies seniors age 62 and older to receive half-fare discounts on VIA fares and passes. What is a VIA goCard? In addition to replacing your Reduced Fare ID, the goCard is your new electronic reloadable VIA fare card or wallet used for storing and using passes or tickets. VIA expects to launch this feature of the goCard in the coming months. For more information visit VIAinfo.net. Please sign-up with Victoria in Resident Services for your appointment time.

*Please note: they will not be updating the VIAtrans ID Cards. VIAtrans is the accessible van service that serves registered customers with a curb-to- curb for people with physical and mental disabilities. They will make sure to bring applications with them in case any residents are interested in applying.



| 10AM | Azalea Come hear an update on the status of the economy

and the investment markets from a local expert

whose firm manages over $2 billion. The U.S.

economy is healthy and growing, but for how long?

We’re now into year ten of the bull market in U.S.

stocks. Will it continue indefinitely? What is

happening in the bond market with interest rates

rising? Learn four time-tested and prudent ideas to

consider when it comes to managing your

investments in today’s markets. Please RSVP with

Veronica or the Front Desk to aid in planning.



| 3PM | Ped Mall As a part of the Gurwitz International Piano Competition's mission to share the gift of classical piano music with San Antonio and the surrounding communities, its Music Ambassador Program is made up of 10 highly accomplished piano students (between the ages of 11 and 18 this year) who perform at different venues throughout the city. These performances by the Gurwitz Music Ambassadors are strictly a gift (free of charge) and they will be visiting The Towers on Saturday, January 19

th. Be sure to save the date as this is

one performance you do not want to miss!


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| 4:30PM | Ped Mall We’ll be cutting’ some rug, gonna bop till we

drop, so grab your gal (or your best pal) and come to our SOCK HOP! Wear your best 50’s homemade outfit or poodle skirt and slick-backed

hair. The menu consists of: Grilled Cheese Salad (Iceberg Lettuce with Cherry Tomatoes, Chopped Bacon, Thin Sliced Red Onions, Grilled Cheese Croutons, and Thousand Island and Ranch Dressing); Mini Plain Jane & Mini Cheese Burgers (Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, Pickles, Red Onions, and Sliced Jalapenos); Mini Hot Dogs (Chili, cheddar Cheese Sauce, Sweet Relish, Diced Onions, and Sauerkraut); Frito Pie (Chili, Cheese, Green Onions, Sour Cream); Home Made French Fries and Home Made Onion Rings; and Soda Floats & Malt Shakes Station. The price for dinner is $8.50 per person and will be available to-go. Remember… The Gardenia Room, Club 22 and Room Service will be closed. Bubba and The Road Dogs will be performing from 5:30-7:30PM. Hope to see you there for rockin’ good time!

I Am Attending : Yes / No

Monday, January 21st

| 10AM | Mimosa Please join Dr. Nancy Amir, O.D. from Santa Rosa Low Vision Clinic as she visits The Towers to discuss vision problems and solutions. The goal of the Santa Rosa Low Vision Clinic is to help the person who is unable to do everyday tasks because of a vision problem. Dr. Amir graduated in 1992 from the University of

Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and in 1996 from the University of Houston with a degree in Optometry. While studying there, she completed her residency in low vision under Dr. Randall Jose, an internationally recognized low vision specialist, and completed a low vision manual “The A-B-See’s of Low Vision”. Be sure to RSVP with Veronica or the Front Desk.



| 2PM | Ped Mall Bimbo and Borderline are back for another Tea Dance. This is our favorite country band and probably yours too. A pay-as-you-go bar will be available, as well as free popcorn and water. All residents are welcome to

attend. Even if you don’t dance, come and listen to the wonderful entertainment and enjoy your favorite drink. Tom & Betty Arbaugh, Unit # 1814


Guest Speaker:

Dr. Nancy Amir, O.D.

Santa Rosa


| 3PM | Azalea Orientation II is especially designed and presented for you, the resident. This is a special presentation designed for new residents, with the purpose of helping you sort out the “nuts and bolts” of life at The Towers. You will be provided with information on programs, an overview of each department, structure of your Board of Directors and much more, along with an opportunity to ask questions. This is something you won’t want to miss. We promise an event which you will enjoy and find useful facts and information for your future in your new home. If you have lived at The Towers any length of time and have never attended this presentation or just wish to stop by, please feel free to join us as well. We ask all those planning to attend to RSVP with Alex in Resident Services at 805-6283.



| 10AM -Bluebonnet Room-

Join Resident George Lamson for a free watercolor by numbers event. The idea is tailored to being an easy to follow instruction for the inexperienced painter. The medium to be used will be watercolor. Please sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk as space is limited! For more information please contact George Lamson, #1908, at (210) 912-8450.


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Friday, January 4th

| 11:30AM | Off Site Join friends at St. John’s Lutheran Church for a delightful performance by Michael and Alisha Bade,

Baritone and Soprano. Michael is St. John’s new Music Director and will be accompanied by his

extraordinarily talented wife, Alisha. There is no charge to attend the concert, only a suggested $5.00

donation for the lunch. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation.

The bus will depart at 11:30AM. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a

48-hour advance notice.



| 7PM | Tobin Center Join Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero for Mozart’s Concerto No. 24, concluding the program with Brahms’s Symphony No. 4. Ticket prices ranges from $10-$96 and can be purchased by calling the Tobin Center box office at 210-223-8624 or by visiting their website at www.sasymphony.org. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 7PM. Remember… to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.


Thursday, January 10th

| 11AM | Off Site Residents will visit Cappy’s Restaurant for lunch. Cappy's offers casual fine dining and

warm hospitality in a relaxed setting, serving contemporary American cuisine,

thoughtfully executed. Best quality seafood, prime steaks and regional specials are

the focus of the brunch, lunch and dinner menus. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or

the Front Desk. The bus will depart at 11AM. Remember…to avoid a transportation

charge, you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.


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| 9AM | Off Site At Panchito’s, they believe in providing legendary service. Panchito’s Mexican Restaurant is a locally-owned family business. Their goal is to provide customers quality food and drinks along with the unique and personal care. They offer a variety of breakfast menu items from Huevos Rancheros to various combinations of tacos. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 9AM. Restaurant does not accept reservations in advance and a slight wait can be expected. Remember.. to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.



| 7PM | Tobin Center Called “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” crooner and pianist Tony Desare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself in Sinatra and Beyond. Ticket prices ranges from $10-$96 and can be purchased by calling the Tobin Center box office at 210-223-8624 or by visiting their website at www.sasymphony.org. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at Friday at 7PM. Remember… to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.


Tuesday, January 22nd

| 8:30AM | Fredericksburg The Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 to provide additional development funding for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum, a museum honoring Fredericksburg’s native son and Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces, Pacific Ocean Area. Explore the 6-acre museum complex and immerse yourself in Pacific War history,

American and Japanese culture of the time, and heartfelt tributes to the heroes of the Pacific Theater. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and please note there are places to sit and rest during the tour should you need to do so. The cost for admission is $8.00 per person and will be paid at the facility the day of. After the museum visit, Residents will stop and have lunch at Wheelers before returning to The Towers. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk. The bus will depart at 8:30AM from The Towers and then depart at 1:30PM from Fredericksburg. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.


National Museum of the Pacific War & Lunch at Wheelers


| 6PM | San Fernando Renowned Iraqi cellist and conductor Karim Wasfi, known as Baghdad Cellist, will be joined by the concertmaster of San Antonio Symphony, violinist Eric Gratz and Laureate of Porto International Piano Competition 2002, Elena Portnaya. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 6PM. Remember… to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.


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7:15PM | The Harlequin

The Harlequin Theatre presents: Murder on the Nile. Our very own talented Towers Resident, Robert

Crotteau, will be performing in the play. Be sure to go and support him and the rest of the cast. Ticket prices range from $18-22 per person and must be purchased in advance by calling The Harlequin box office at 210-222-9694. Once you have purchased your tickets, please be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 7:15PM. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.



| 7PM | Tobin Center Composed near the end of his tragically short life, Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 may be his greatest symphonic achievement. Ticket prices ranges from $10-$96 and can be purchased by calling the Tobin Center box office at 210-223-8624 or by visiting their website at www.sasymphony.org. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 7PM. Remember… to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.


JOURNEY’S END: MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 9


| 4:30PM -Gruene-

Feast on mouth-watering fare on tree-covered decks with picturesque views. They built their reputation by serving fresh fish, succulent chicken, thick juicy steaks, big juicy burgers, plus a complementary array of salads, appetizers and veggies. Add to that a great wine list, fresh squeezed lime margaritas, a full bar and renowned desserts. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 4:30PM. Remember.. to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.


SPURS vs NETS

Thursday, January 31st

| 6:30PM | AT&T Center Don’t miss the fun, as the San Antonio Spurs take

on the Brooklyn Nets! Seats are in the upper level;

however, they are in the first rows so there are very

few stair steps to navigate. The cost is $38.50 per

person and includes your game ticket, a hot dog,

soda, chips and taxes. Please sign up with Victoria

Gaytan no later than Friday, January 4th

. Cash,

check, or credit card will be accepted. Please make

checks out to “The San Antonio Spurs.” The bus will

depart at 6:30PM. Refunds will not be given if you

do not cancel before Friday, January 4th

, at noon.


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Monday, December 31st—Regular Class Schedule

Tuesday, January 1st—New Year’s Day—No Classes

Wednesday, January 2nd—New Year, New You Fitness Showcase

Thursday, January 3rd—Newly Featured Fitness Classes & Changes

Total Body Conditioning 9AM

Yoga Stretch Fusion 10AM

Stretch & Restore Flexibility 11AM

Chair Balance 11:30AM

Gentle H2O 1:30PM

Friday, January 4th—Newly Featured Fitness Classes & Changes

Strength Training 10AM

Core Power Training 10:45AM

Sit-n-Fit 11:30AM

N e w Ye a r, N e w Yo u F i t n e s s S h o w c a s e We e k

Let’s start 2019 right! In 2018, the Wellness Center welcomed many new Residents,

experienced an increase in class participation, and adapted an Active Aging fitness training

program to keep Residents healthy. The Towers Fitness Specialist is implementing new

fitness classes to help Residents focus on what’s important, maintaining an active lifestyle

to be able to do the things they love like walking, running, golfing, dancing, and exercising.

Please look over the Wellness Center weekly class schedule to see the newly featured

changes. Class schedule changes will start on Monday, January 7th.

What’s New:

Three new fitness classes:

Core Power Training Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:45AM

Stretch & Restore Flexibility Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11AM

Gentle H2O Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30PM

The following fitness classes have a new name:

“Strength & Flex” has changed to Strength Training

“Water Wellness” on Tuesday and Thursdays has changed to Aqua Aerobics

Fitness classes have a new start time, and will start at the top of the hour. Please make sure to review the schedule.

Class descriptions have been updated to help Residents become familiar with the fitness goals for each class. The new schedule offers more fitness classes to improve cardiovascular training, muscular strength training, core training, power training, balance, and flexibility.

W E L L N E S S C E N T E R A N N O U N C E M E N T S

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-GROUP FITNESS-

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

WELLNESS CENTER SCHEDULE MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

Cardio Aerobics 8AM (Not Fridays)

Water Wellness 9AM (Not Fridays)

Strength Training 10AM

Core Power Training 10:45AM

Sit-n-Fit 11:30AM

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS

Gentle H2O 1:30PM

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Aqua Aerobics 8AM

Total Body Conditioning 9AM

Yoga Stretch Fusion 10AM

Stretch & Restore Flexibility 11AM

Chair Balance 11:30AM

FRIDAYS

Towers Walkers 7:05AM

Cardio Aerobics 8:15AM

Water Volleyball 9:15AM

ONE-ON-ONE COACHING

Available in the afternoons by appointment only .

CARDIO AEROBICS

Class is designed to incorporate movements in all planes of motion for a full body workout to improve cardiovascular endurance. Duration: 45 minutes

WATER WELLNESS

Class is designed to focus on core stabilization by engaging the body in suspended aquatic workout circuits to strengthen the back, hips, glutes, and abdominal muscles in buoyancy resistance exercises. Duration: 45 minutes

STRENGTH TRAINING

Class is designed to engage the upper and lower body to improve muscular strength & endurance by performing slow and controlled exercises in proper form. Must be able to stand, squat, lift, and carry. Duration: 45 minutes

CORE POWER TRAINING

Class is designed to properly engage the muscles of the core safely and effectively to reduce risk of injury to the spine while performing exercises to improve core strength. Must be able to get down to the floor. Duration: 30 minutes

SIT-N-FIT

Class is designed to increase muscular strength and endurance in a seated position. Exercises performed improve functional fitness, range of motion, and reduce the risk of injury of vulnerable joints. Duration: 30 minutes

GENTLE H2O

Class is designed to focus on regaining mobility by engaging in slow and relaxed shallow standing aquatic exercises to create movement in three planes of motion to improve joint stabilization of the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrist, hands, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. Duration: 30 minutes

AQUA AEROBICS

Class is designed to focus on engaging the body in short bouts of high intensity exercises in aquatic workout circuits to improve cardiovascular endurance. Duration: 45 minutes

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING

Class is designed to focus on performing exercises in a sequenced strength training circuit to improve overall functional fitness. Must be able to stand, squat, lift, and carry. Duration: 45 minutes

YOGA STRETCH FUSION

Class is designed to engage the body in static stretching exercises for a short period, usually 30 seconds while inhaling and exhaling before transitioning the body into a yoga position to improve flexibility and balance. Great way to relax and lengthen the muscles. Must be able to get down to the floor. Duration: 45 minutes

STRETCH & RESTORE FLEXIBILITY

Class is designed to engage the body in safe sitting and standing stretches to help stiff joints, tight muscles, and increase range of motion by using mind body awareness breathing techniques to relax and release tension. Duration: 30 minutes

CHAIR BALANCE

Class is designed to utilize a chair in the aid of weight shift stabilization and weight transferring to improve core balance and coordination while maintaining muscular strength and endurance of the lower body. Must be able to get up from chair and stand. Duration: 30 minutes

TOWERS WALKERS

Class is designed to engage in recreational walking or running with friends or at your own pace. Duration: 45 minutes

WATER VOLLEYBALL

Class is designed to engage in a little competition, exercise, and fun. Duration: 45 minutes

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Listening Post: Thursday, January 10th and 24th at 10AM. Please stop by the Ped Mall if you wish to chat with a Board of Directors Member. This is an opportunity to voice concerns, comments, and compliments! No appointment is needed.

Pest Control Schedule:

January 7th Floors 23 & 24 January 14th Floors 21 & 22 January 21st Floors 19 & 20 January 25th Floors 17 & 18

If you have any questions, please contact Matt Hefner at 805-6271.

I AM ON THE OUTSIDE AND THE INSIDE! This poem was submitted by Bea Rosencutter to Linda Shipman

I am Neurofibromatosis! Sometimes I am on the inside, & sometimes

on the out.

On the outside you can see my pain. On the inside you can not.

You see if I am on the outside you see my problems.

But if I am on the inside you can not. If I am on the outside I may look fine, and I may

looked different. But I am on the inside I am considered a time

bomb waiting to go off. But my pain runs deeper than anything I have

ever known. The pain of growing up with ridicule, and made fun of.

They say sticks and stones will break your bones but names will never hurt you.

Meet someone with NEUROFIBROMATOSIS and ask them what do names do to you.

You see if I was a different disease you would know what I was, but with

NEUROFIBROMATOSIS you don’t. There is no cause for me or no cure, but I exist

even if you have never heard of me. So please don’t stare and make private

comments, if you are interested and wonder what is wrong, give the person who has me a chance

to explain and educate you on what I am. I want to be cured. So please pray that the

people working on a cure and cause can find it. So I can be put away with and the people who have me won’t have the pain or problems that I

cause. To the people who have me, I am sorry I have

caused you pain and problems. I am hoping you can REACH A CURE!!!!

Do these items belong to you? They were left at the Potluck and Game Night event on Sunday. They are in Resident Services if you would like to retrieve them.

We would like to offer a bus to the

Harlem Globetrotters on Thursday,

January 30th. We would need a

minimum number of attendees. If you

would like to attend please see Victoria in

Resident Services for more information.

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Week of December 17th

Monday:

BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters served w/Green Beans &

Potato Salad | Soup: Vegetable Beef

Tuesday:

Spaghetti w/Italian Pork and Meat Sauce & Garlic

Bread | Soup: Lentil

Wednesday:

2 Crispy Beef Tacos w/Sour Cream, Lettuce,

Tomatoes, Guacamole, Salsa and Cheddar Cheese

served w/ Charro Beans | Soup: Chicken Poblano

Thursday:

Chef’s Special | Soup: Sausage, Potato Kale

Friday:

Grilled Asian Salmon Salad (Field Greens,

Mandarin Oranges, Fried Won Ton Crisps, Tomatoes,

and Asian Vinaigrette) | Soup: Lemongrass Shrimp

Saturday:

Chicken Pot Pie | Soup: Ham, Corn &

Potato

Salad of the Week:

Ham

Sunday, December 16th

9:30 AM Protestant Service - Ft. Sam 10:45 AM Catholic Mass - Ft. Sam 1:00 PM Holiday Pops - Off Site

Monday, December17th

All Day Painters - Bluebonnet 10:00 AM Hospitality Committee - Conf. Room

1:00 PM Mahjong - Card Room 1:00 PM Poker Club - Card Room

1:00 PM Walmart - Off Site 2:00 PM Scrabble - Card Room 2:15 PM Line Dance - Mimosa

7:00 PM Birthday & Anniversary Party - Ped Mall

Tuesday, December 18th

8 AM-12 PM George’s Art Corner - Bluebonnet 9:00 AM Budget & Finance - Azalea

1:00 PM Mexican Train Dominoes - Ped Mall 1:00 PM Duplicate Bridge - Mimosa 3:00 PM Cooking Demo - Ped Mall

4:30 PM Social Hour - Club 22

Wednesday, December 19th

8:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group - Gardenia 9:00 AM Dr. Board - Oleander

9:30 AM HEB/Stein Mart/Trader Joe’s - Off Site 12:00 PM Lunch & a Movie - Mimosa 2:00 PM Billiards Lessons - Bluebonnet

3:00 PM Bible Study - Club 22 4:00 PM Christmas Caroling with V. Dieterich-Ped Mall

Thursday, December 20th

10:00 AM Quilters - Bluebonnet 9:00 AM Board of Directors / Town Hall - Mimosa

12:00 PM Ped Mall Treats - Ped Mall 2:30 PM Billiards - Bluebonnet

2:30 PM Ballroom Dance - Mimosa 3:30 PM Centering Prayer - Club 22 5:00 PM Rosary Group - Conf. Rm

Friday, December 21st

7:05 AM Towers Walkers - Ft. Sam 7:30 - 11:45 AM SAMMC Shuttle - Off Site

9:15 AM Water Volleyball - Wellness Center Pool 1:00 PM Mexican Train Dominoes - Ped Mall

1:00 PM North Star Mall- Off Site 4:30 PM Social Hour - Club 22

7:00 PM Classic Theatre - Off Site

Saturday, December22nd

5:30 PM Santa’s Railroad Wonderland - Off Site

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

SAMMC Catholic

Services

8:05AM

SAMMC

7:30AM-12PM

(break for lunch)

1:30-3:45PM

Ft. Sam

10-11:45AM

SAMMC

7:30-11:45AM

(2nd

& 4th Weds.)

Ft. Sam

9-10:30AM

SAMMC

7:30-11:45AM

SAMMC Protestant

Services

9:30AM

Walmart (Austin Hwy)

1-3PM

HEB

1-2:15PM

(Austin Hwy.)

Ft. Sam

1-2:15PM

HEB

10-11:15AM

(Austin Hwy.)

North Star Mall

1-3:30PM

Jan. 4th & 18th

Ross/Target

1-2:30PM

(Austin Hwy.)

HEB/Trader Joes/

Steinmart

9:30-11AM

(Lincoln Heights) (1

st & 3

rd Weds.)

Walmart

1-2:30PM

(Austin Hwy)

The Quarry

1-3PM

Jan. 11th & 25th

Weekly Shuttle Schedule

Please note:

There are no charges for these trips.

If traveling to SAMMC on your own, it is important to telephone the Front Desk IN ADVANCE, at 805-6277, to

arrange for a pick up at SAMMC.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Painters

All Day

-Bluebonnet-

Catholic Service

10:30AM

-PLW- (2nd &4th Monday)

Mahjong

1PM

-Card Room-

Poker Club

1-3PM

-Location Varies-

Scrabble

2PM

-Card Room-

Line Dance

Class

2:30PM

-Mimosa-

George’s Art

Corner

8AM-12PM

-Bluebonnet-

Mexican Train

Dominoes

1PM

-Ped Mall-

Duplicate

Bridge

1PM

-Mimosa-

Farkle

4:15PM

-Club 22-

Men’s Prayer

Group

8AM

-Gardenia-

Towers

Travelers

1:30PM

-Mimosa/Azalea- (1st Weds. Only)

Billiards

Lessons

2PM

-Bluebonnet-

Bible Study

3PM

-Club 22-

Party Bridge

6:50PM

-Mimosa- (2nd & 4th Weds.)

Quilters

10AM

-Bluebonnet-

Ballroom Dance

2:30PM

-Mimosa- (1st & 3rd Thurs.)

Billiards

2:30PM

-Bluebonnet-

Centering Prayer

3:30PM

-Club 22-

Rosary Group

5PM

-Conf. Rm-

Evening Bingo

7PM

-Mimosa/Azalea- (1st Thurs.)

Mexican Train

Dominoes

1PM

-Ped Mall-

Photostories

2PM

-Mimosa- (3rd Friday only)

Farkle

4:15PM

-Club 22-

31 Card Game

1PM

-Ped Mall- (except 2nd Sat.)

Bunco

2:30PM

-Ped Mall- (2nd Sat. only)

Special Interest Groups

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

8:30 Fitness Showcase

1:30 Towers Travelers

7 Evening Bingo

3

2:30 Ballroom Dance

4

11:30 1st Friday

Concert

1 North Star

4:30 Social Hour

5

6

2:30

Inspirational Service

7 10 New

Neighbor Coffee

11:30 Dr.’s of The Towers

2:15 Line Dance

4 Epiphany Celebration

Concert

8

10:30 Activities

Committee

4:30 Social Hour

7 Towers Literary Club

9

10 Food & Beverage Committee

12 Ped Mall Treat: Hot Chocolate

Bar

10

9 Facilities Committee

10 Listening Post

11 Lunch: Cappy’s

Restaurant

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9 Via Transit Go-Card ID

1 Quarry Market

4:30 Social Hour

7 SA Symphony

12

2:30 Bunco

13

6 Potluck & Game Night

14 10 Broadway

Bank: Money

Management

2 Towers 101

2:15 Line Dance

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3 Cooking Demo

4:30 Social Hour

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9 Dr. Board

12 Lunch & a Movie:

Crazy Rich Asians

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9 Breakfast at Panchito's

2:30 Ballroom Dance

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2 Photostories

1 North Star

4:30 Social Hour

7 Symphony Pops: Sinatra and Beyond

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3 Musical Ambassador Performance

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2 Tea Dance

6 San Fernando Musical Bridges

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10 Guest Speaker: Nancy

Amir, O.D.

2:15 Line Dance

22 8:30 Pacific

War Museum & Lunch at Wheelers

4:30 Social

Hour

23

9 Budget & Finance

3:30 Afternoon

Bingo

24

10 Listening Post

7:15 Harlequin Theatre

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1 Quarry Market

4:30 Sock Hop

7 SA Symphony

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10 Watercolor by numbers

27

4:30 Cooks Night Off: Gristmill

River Restaurant

28

10 Hospitality

Committee

2:15 Line Dance

7 B&A Party

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9 Board of Directors

4:30 Social Hour

30

3

Orientation II

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6:30 SA

Spurs Game

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