November 2019 November 2019

* Sign up required. Call 8200/8201 or 8241 Registration for November Events & Trips will open at 10 am on Tuesday, October 29.

Early registrations will not be accepted.

Date Events Time & Place Sat., Nov 2 Festival of Trees 11:30 am– 3 pm, Lyons Pavilion

Mon., Nov 4 Sunnyside Sister Communities Inaugural Gathering Social Hour

10 am– 11 am, Highlands Lobby

Wed., Nov 6 Community Breakfast 8 am– 9:30 am, Highlands

Wed., Nov 6 Chapel Talk: “Tree Wisdom: Our Meeting with Remarkable Trees”

2 pm, Meredith Chapel

Thurs., Nov 7 Sunnyside Polo & T-Shirt Sale 9:30 am– 11:30 am Meredith Chapel Narthex

Thurs., Nov 7 Coping with Grief during the Holidays 1:45 pm, Blue Ridge Room, HL

Thurs., Nov 7 Medleys & Mingle: Nick Berkin 5:30 pm– 7:30 pm, 1912 Bistro

Fri., Nov 8 ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Prescription in Older Adults

1:45 pm, Bethesda Theatre

Tues., Nov 12 Girl Named Tom Music Performance 6:30 pm, Meredith Chapel

Wed., Nov 13 Coffee with Josh 10:30 am, Bethesda Theatre

Wed., Nov 13 Brain Fitness Presentation 1:45 pm, Bethesda Theatre

Thurs., Nov 14 & Mon, Nov 18

TED Talks: The Digestive System & Your Health 4 pm (Nov 14) Blue Ridge 11 am (Nov 18) Room, HL

Thurs., Nov 14 Short Story & Poetry Open Mic Night 6:30 pm, 1912 Bistro

Fri., Nov 15 Dementia Friends Champion Training * 9 am- 12 pm, Allegheny Room, HL

Fri., Nov 15 “Update on Hearing Aid Technology” Lecture 1:45 pm, Bethesda Theatre

Mon., Nov 18 Movie Night: The Art of Racing in the Rain 7:15 pm, Bethesda Theatre

Tues., Nov 19 Medleys & Mingle: Mike Davis 5 pm– 7 pm, 1912 Bistro

Wed., Nov 20 Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner * 5:30 pm, Bethesda Theatre

Sat., Nov 23 Gingerbread House Workshop * 10 am, Sunnyside Room, $10

Date Trips Time & Cost Fri., Nov 1 Cory Band * 7 pm, $36/ticket

Sat., Nov 9 10th Annual Shenandoah Uncorked Wine Festival * 10:50 am, $15/ticket + $ for food

Wed., Nov 13 Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue * 7 pm, $46/ticket

Sat., Nov 16 Fort Harrison Holiday Tea * 12:20 pm, $20/person

Tues., Nov 19 Shopping at Dulles Town Center * 7:20 am, $ for purchases & lunch

Thurs., Nov 21 Kyle Carey: A Gaelic Americana Musical Performance *

6 pm, no charge

Mon., Nov 25 Dailey & Vincent: The Joys of Christmas Tour * 6:15 pm, $55/ticket

Tues., Nov 26 Regal Cinemas: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood *

TBD, $9/ticket

Date Specialty Exercise Class For November Time

Mon., Nov 4-25 Cardio Drumming * 2 pm, Wellness Center

See back of Funside Calendar for a complete list of Wellness Land & Pool Classes being offered this month.

Resident Led Monthly Meetings & Clubs

Thursday, Nov. 7, 14 & 21 (No meeting on Nov 28) Weigh In: 1:45 pm Meeting Time: 2 pm Sunnyside Room

For more details, please contact Debbie Bower at debbie.bower@weightwatchers.com

Fri., Nov 1, 8, 15 & 22 Sunnyside Singers Rehearsal

No rehearsal Friday, November 29 10:30 am, Meredith Chapel

Mon., Nov 4, 11, 18 & 25 Tues., Nov 5, 12, 19 & 26 Mah Jongg

1 pm (Mon.) Skyline Room, HL 7 pm (Th.) 1454 Glenside Dr.

Mon., Nov 4, 11, 18 & 25 Bowling 1 pm, Valley Lanes Harrisonburg Show up when you can– no sign-up required! Cost is $2/game +$2 for shoes. No experience necessary!

Mon., Nov 4, 11, 18 & 25 Thurs., Nov 7, 14, & 21

Bridge No Bridge on Thanksgiving (Th., Nov 28)

7 pm, Shenandoah Room, HL

Mon., Nov 4, 11, 18 & 25 Scrabble 7 pm, Skyline Room, HL

Tues., Nov 5 & 19 Adult Coloring Group 1 pm-3 pm, Massanetta Room, HL

Wed., Nov 6 1st Wednesday Bridge 1 pm, Allegheny Room, HL

Wed., Nov 6, 13, 20 & 27 Write Your Own Story 1:30 pm, Massanetta Room, HL

Wed., Nov 6, 13, 20 & 27 Bingo 7 pm, Massanetta Room, HL

Thurs., Nov 7 Veterans Lunch 12 noon, Tartan Grill

Sat., Nov 9 Stitch & Chat Group 2 pm, Jefferson Room

Mon., Nov 11 & 25 Technology Club 1 pm, Allegheny Room, HL

Monday, Nov 11: “Digital Photography with Chris Hamilton” Electronic photos are something that we all have and need to organize. We love our photos and need to get them into a format that we can enjoy them. Come learn how to

download photos to your computer and get them organized so you can get back to them. We will also learn how to modify your photos to make them look better.

Monday, Nov 25: Assistance Day, one-on-one help

Wed., Nov 13 Woodworkers & Friends 8 am, Marketplace, HL

Thurs., Nov 14 Travel Club 1 pm, Allegheny Room, HL

Jim Kellett and his friend Robert Morris will describe a very different way to travel right here in the United States—on bicycles! In 2005 Jim and Bob toured the eastern US by riding from Jacksonville, FL to Manassas, VA on the

backroads of rural America. You’ll learn how one gets a very different understanding of the country on a bike!

Mon., Nov 18 Bunco 6:30 pm, Allegheny Room, HL

Wed., Nov 20 Buzzards (Aviation Group) 12 noon, Tartan Grill

Wed., Nov 27 Book Buddies 10 am, Eiland Center Library

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Resident Council Quarterly Meeting Friday, November 15, 2019

Be sure to tune in to Channel 971 starting at 10:00 am to see what is going on.

News from Sunny Treasures

Thanksgiving! There is much to be thankful for. Think of those who have blessed you this year. Then, drop in to Sunny Treasures and check out the Fall/Halloween/Thanksgiving displays. See if you can find a special

something for those special people.

Have you heard about the Festival of Trees? Saturday, November 2, 11:30 am to 3 pm at the Lyons Pavilion. To add to the fun, Sunny Treasures will be open, the furniture sale will be going on in the Bistro Basement, and

there’s a Yard Sale, too! It’s going to be a great day: come and join us!

The Annual Christmas Sale is happening on Wed., November 20 for employees and residents from 3 pm to 5 pm. For Thurs., November 21 and Fri., November 22, invite your friends to come shopping from 11 am to

4 pm. All are welcome. Watch for the beautiful, new wreaths that Barbara Conway is creating. This is also a great opportunity to review and update your Christmas decorations. Betty Lawrence will be glad to accept all

Christmas donations.

It’s early, I know, but please be aware the shop will be closed on Tues., December 24 and Wed., December 25. It will be open on Mon., December 23 and Fri., December 27.

And, as always, residents and staff can call Ennis (8470) or Kay (8833) for a “private showing.”

November 1 – November 12

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Trip: Cory Band * Friday, November 1, 8 pm JMU Forbes Center Cost: $36/ticket Depart: EC 7 pm / HL 7:10 pm Founded in 1884, Cory Band is considered one of the world's top brass band ensemble! Hailing from South Wales, the band plays an engaging collection of repertoire bursting with energetic precision. This trip was advertised in the October Funside and is now full. Please call to be placed on the wait list.

Sunnyside Polo and T-Shirt Sale Thursday, November 7, 9:30 am– 11:30 am Meredith Chapel Narthex Don’t miss this chance to order a polo, t-shirt, baseball cap or cardigan sporting the Sunnyside Logo. A Daniel’s representative will be here with sample shirt sizes and colors. Stop by to see the style options, try on different sizes and order a shirt or two. Shirts should arrive by Christmas and make great gifts! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sunnyside Fellowship Fund.

Coping with Grief During the Holidays Thursday, November 7, 1:45 pm Blue Ridge Room, Highlands The holidays are a time of celebration, joy and love - but not for everyone. For those who've experienced profound loss, this time of year can bring more pain than joy. So how does one deal with the turkey, tinsel and tears? Join us as Nancy Shomo, certified Grief Counselor and Coordinator of Bereavement Services at Sentara RMH, will be speaking on this subject and offering tips on how we can cope during this difficult time of year.

ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Prescription in Older Adults Friday, November 8, 1:45 pm Bethesda Theatre Presented by Andy Allen, ACSM CPT Come hear the latest exercise guidelines and recommendations for older adults, specifically outlining the exercise prescription, general rules of practice, FITT recommendations, and special considerations. This lecture will be a great tool for individuals of all fitness levels seeking to improve their overall knowledge of exercise and its benefits as we age.

Trip: 10th Annual Shenandoah Uncorked Wine Festival * Saturday, November 9, 11:30 am—4 pm Quicksburg, VA Cost: $15 for wine tasting + $ for food & vendors Depart: EC 10:50 am / HL 11 am Held indoors at Shenandoah Cavern’s American Celebration on Parade, Uncorked will feature 10+ Virginia wineries including Hunt's Vineyard, Peaks of Otter Winery, Horton Vineyards, Hilltop Berry Farm & Winery, and craft and food vendors. Sign up deadline: 12 Noon, Thurs., Oct 31.

Girl Named Tom Music Performance Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 pm Meredith Chapel Girl Named Tom is comprised of the Liechty siblings- Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb. Come enjoy a combination of oldies, hymns, and Americana music all with blended harmonies inspired by their “Mennonite a capella ” upbringing. Call to sign up for shuttle service by Noon, Fri., Nov. 8.

Saturday, November 2 11:30 am– 3 pm Lyons Pavilion

All are invited to attend this free fun-filled event. See live performances by local talent including Brian Mayes Karate and Peak View Elementary Hippity Hoppers. Purchase and enjoy apple cider, hot donuts and food from local Food Trucks. Activities include a half-mile fun walk/run, 2-mile tree trot, golf cart rides, scavenger hunts, SPCA pets, Sunny Treasures Gift Shop, Furniture and Yard Sale, and more! Inclement weather location is the Highlands. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Sunnyside Sister Communities Inaugural Gathering Social Hour Monday, November 4, 10 am– 11 am Highlands Lobby All Residents are invited to a social hour with our guests from our sister communities, Summit Square and King’s Grant.

Cardio Drumming * Monday, November 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2 pm- 2:45 pm Wellness Center Fitness Studio Using real drumsticks, participants will drum on stability balls to a variety of upbeat songs! Spaces are limited.

Community Breakfast Wednesday, November 6, 8 am– 9:30 am Tartan Grill, Highlands Come enjoy delicious omelets, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and Linda’s famous cinnamon buns! Josh Lyons and Robert Shenk will be serving up the omelets. Call 8213 to sign up for shuttle service.

Chapel Talk: “Tree Wisdom: Our Meeting with Remarkable Trees” Wednesday, November 6, 2 pm Meredith Chapel Throughout many cultures, trees are considered the repository of Wisdom for the culture. Please, join Chaplain Pat as she shares a presentation on the esteem and value in which trees are held and the interactive display from the Festival of Trees gathering! Please bring a photo or remembrance of a special or significant tree you have encountered for our collective sharing!

November 13 – November 18

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Coffee with Josh Wednesday, November 13, 10:30 am Bethesda Theatre Join Executive Director Josh Lyons for coffee and conversation. Call Transportation (8213) to sign up for the 10 am shuttle.

Brain Fitness Presentation Wednesday, November 13, 1:45 pm Bethesda Theatre Please join Rick Loudon, PTA, Director of Rehab with HealthPro-Heritage, for an interactive discussion that stimulates the mind and answers questions regarding memory loss, memory strengthening, strategy and technique followed by practical application activities.

Trip: Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue * Wednesday, November 13, 8 pm JMU Forbes Center Cost: $46/ticket Depart: EC 7 pm / HL 7:10 pm Featuring live musicians, songs by A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) and other popular composers, 30 performers donning over 2,000 costumes, and colorful choreography by sisters Vaibhavi and Shruti Merchant (whose grandfather is considered a founding father of Bollywood), Taj Express takes audiences on a journey through modern Indian culture and society.

TEDtalks: The Digestive System & Your Health Thursday, November 14, 4 pm Monday, November 18, 11 am Blue Ridge Room, Highlands Led by Susan Sheridan, Sunnyside Resident For the past two months, TED Talks have examined our brains and their role in learning. For November, one regular attendee suggested we change our focus to the other end of the human body -- the gastrointestinal system. More specifically, he suggested a look at poop. Surprisingly, there are more than a dozen TED videos on this topic. We have selected three videos which will help you understand how your digestion works and how it indicates your overall health.

Short Story & Poetry Open Mic Night Thursday, November 14, 6:30 pm 1912 Bistro Order food and beverage off of the Bistro menu and enjoy listening to members of the Resident-led Writer’s Group as they share autobiographies, poems, letters and stories. You do not need to be a group member to share a personal or favorite poem or story. Please contact Jim Hogan (8819 or hoganjr1933@gmail.com) if you wish to share. Sharing should be kept between 5 and 8 minutes in length.

Dementia Friends Champion Training * Friday, November 15, 9 am– 12 Noon Allegheny Room, Highlands This free workshop, presented by LeadingAge Virginia, will provide information and training for community members to become dementia friendly. Attendees will take away 5 key messages about dementia and a bit about what it's like to live with dementia. As a Dementia Friend you turn your new understanding of dementia into a practical action that can help someone living in your community. Your action can be big or small - because every action counts! The only requirement to become a Dementia Friends Champions is the willingness to share what you learn and then, in turn, train others as “Dementia Friends.” Sign up required. Please sign up by Fri., Nov 1.

“Update on Hearing Aid Technology” Lecture Friday, November 15, 1:45 pm Bethesda Theatre Join Dr. Rout, Associate Professor, JMU Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders, as he describes new technologies in hearing aids and their effectiveness in providing the advertised benefits. He will address hearing aid purchase concerns such as the cost and online order options. He will also explain the difference between traditional individualized hearing aids and Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs).

Trip: Fort Harrison Holiday Tea * Saturday, November 16, 1 pm Dayton, VA Cost: $20/person Depart: 12:20 pm / HL 12:30 pm This delicious tea includes fall flavored butternut squash soup with cheddar ham biscuit, fruited chicken salad with apples and seedless grapes on a bed of romaine lettuce, spiced baked pear with walnuts and goat cheese, and pumpkin spiced cheese cake.

Movie Night: The Art of Racing in the Rain Monday, November 18, 7:15 pm Bethesda Theatre Enzo was born to be a race car driver. There's just one problem: He's a golden retriever. He can still watch, though. Through Enzo's eyes, we learn about the life of his owner, race car driver Denny Swift. Watch Denny experience love, heartache, and more through the eyes of his loyal dog. Conditions aren't always ideal for Denny and Enzo. Sometimes, the path forward is dark and difficult. In order to get through it, the two must learn from each other the difficult art of racing in the rain. Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Kevin Costner, Amanda Seyfried. (2019, PG, 109 minutes) Please sign up for shuttle service by 4:30 pm, Thurs. Nov. 14.

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Trip: Shopping at Dulles Town Center * Tuesday, November 19, 10:30 am– 2:30 pm Sterling, VA Cost: $ for purchases & lunch Depart: EC 7:20 am / HL 7:30 am Join us as we visit the Dulles Town Center for holiday shopping. This two-story indoor mall features more than 190 stores including Macy's, Lord and Taylor, LOFT, Banana Republic, JCPenney, and Sears. Enjoy lunch at your choice of over 12 dining options. Approximate return 5 pm. Please sign up by Thurs., Nov 14.

Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner * Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 pm Bethesda Theatre No Charge Join us for a Thanksgiving Dinner and fellowship with your friends and neighbors. Turkey, gravy and homemade rolls will be provided; attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Please sign up by 4:30 pm, Fri., Nov 8. Please indicate whether shuttle service is needed.

Trip: Kyle Carey: A Gaelic Americana Musical Performance * Thursday, November 21, 7 pm Massanutten Regional Library, Harrisonburg, VA No Charge Depart: EC 6 pm / HL 6:10 pm Kyle Carey is a renowned singer and songwriter who combines American roots music and Celtic folk traditions to make her own unique brand of 'Gaelic Americana' music. Carey’s unique trans-Atlantic fusion of music includes influences of the American Folk Anthology, the Appalachian poetry of Louise McNeill, and the traditional music of Ireland, Cape Breton and Scotland. Having toured for five years on both sides of the Atlantic, Kyle Carey is a unique and innovative artist not to be missed.

Gingerbread House Workshop * Saturday, November 23, 10 am Sunnyside Room Cost: $10/person (includes gingerbread house kit) Sunnyside Resident Jane Lotts invites you to join her for this fun holiday activity! Socialize with your fellow neighbors as you design and decorate gingerbread houses. Each gingerbread kit includes a pre-built house, you simply need to add the door and chimney and then decorate as you desire (candy decorations and icing are included). Cookies and coffee will be served. Please sign up by Mon., Nov. 18.

November 19 – November 26

Trip: Dailey & Vincent: The Joys of Christmas Tour* Monday, November 25, 7:30 pm Wayne Theatre, Waynesboro, VA Cost: $55/ticket Depart: EC 6:15 pm / HL 6:25 pm Dailey & Vincent’s The Joys of Christmas will include holiday classics, as well as original songs from their critically-acclaimed, first-ever Christmas album, The Sounds of Christmas, which Entertainment Weekly lauds as “one of ten Christmas albums that aim to become a part of your holiday tradition.” Dailey & Vincent, an American bluegrass music group, have won thirteen awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association and in 2011, they received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Of local interest, the newest member of the band Gaven Largent is the grandson of Sunnyside residents Ric & JoAnn Leobold.

Trip: Regal Cinemas: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood * Tuesday, November 26, Time TBD Regal Cinemas, Harrisonburg, VA Cost: $9/movie ticket Depart: TIME TBD A timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks) and journalist Tom Junod (Matthew Rhys). After jaded magazine writer Tom Junod is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America's most beloved neighbor. At the time of press, movie times have not been released for the date of our trip. Please sign up if interested. Once movie times are available, you will be contacted with exact time of our trip. Our goal will be to select an early afternoon movie time (start time between 1 pm and 2:30 pm)

Election Day Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Polling Location: Massanutten Presbyterian Church

50 Indian Trail Road, Penn Laird, Virginia

Election Day Shuttles: Sunnyside Transportation Department will be

providing a 9:30 am and 1:30 pm shuttle to the polls. Call 8213 to sign up for one of the

Election Day Shuttles.

Save the Date Sunnyside Singers Annual Christmas Concert:

“There’s a Song in the Air” Saturday, December 7, 2 pm, Meredith Chapel

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Transitions Monday, November 4 & 18, 1:45 pm-3:15 pm

Massanetta Room, HL This group offers an atmosphere of confidentiality and

care as we find meaning and purpose amid our recent life changes. Facilitator: Chaplain Will Lowrance (568-8229)

Mourning to Dancing Friday, November 8 & 22, 9:45 am - 11:15 am

Shenandoah Room (2nd Floor, HL) Grief is an emotion rarely talked about, but is felt by all.

You are invited to gather in a confidential, supportive atmosphere of care where we are working together

towards healing. Facilitator, Chaplain Pat Spears (568-8401)

Campus Bible Study: The Lord’s Prayer Every Wednesday, 10:30 am, Shenandoah Room, HL

Join Chaplain Pat Spears as she concludes the in-depth study of The Lord’s Prayer.

Greeting the Morning! Contemplative Meditation Fridays in November, 8 am– 8:30 am, 1912 Bistro Meditation followed by breakfast in the Marketplace.

Walking Within: Silent Contemplative Meditation Walks

Thursdays in November (except Thurs. Nov 28), 2 pm Meet behind Vista Glen Villas. Weather Permitting.

Reading with the Spirit! A Spiritual Book Club Wed., Nov. 13, 2 pm– 5 pm, Meredith Chapel: We will be viewing the movie and sharing our experience of The Shack.

Wed., Nov. 20, 2 pm– 3 pm, Jefferson Room: We will continue our dialogue about the book and/or movie The Shack.

Medicine Wheel Workshop II Saturday, November 16, 10 am– 2 pm, Jefferson Room For those unable to attend the first workshop or would like an in-depth dialogue of your use of the Medicine Wheel,

please join us!

Festival of Trees Saturday, November 2, 11:30 am– 3 pm, Lyons Pavilion Chaplain Pat shares Tree Wisdom, an interactive spiritual

experience.

All Saints’ Day Remembrance Service Sunday, November 3, 2 pm, Meredith Chapel

This service of worship celebrates the life, death, and resurrection of those residents whom have died this past year. Relatives and friends are invited forward to place a

rose in a common vase as a sacred remembrance.

Veterans Day Service Monday, November 11, 2 pm, Meredith Chapel

We will celebrate the service and dedication of our many Veterans here on campus and throughout the United States,

in all Branches of Service.

Thanksgiving Service Wednesday, November 27, 2 pm

Meredith Chapel

See page 3 for details on this month’s Chapel Talk.

Meredith Chapel Programs

SUNNYSIDE’S ANNUAL

Thursday, December 12 5 pm– 8 pm, Highlands

Join us for an evening of hors d’oeuvres & festive beverages.

* Sign up requested. When registering, please indicate whether shuttle service is needed. Please sign up by Tues., Dec. 3.

Due to the popularity of this event we ask that no outside guests attend our Holiday Gala. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Sign Up Now!

Boxwood Christmas Tree Workshop * Thursday, December 5, 10:30 am– Noon Sunnyside Room Cost: $10/tree Make your own Boxwood Christmas Tree to adorn a tabletop in your home. With a little watering, this Christmas tree should last you through the holiday season. Sign up by Mon., Nov. 25.

Trip: Holidayfest: The Gift * Sunday, December 8, 2 pm JMU Forbes Center for Performing Arts Cost: $18/ticket Depart: EC 1 pm / HL 1:10 pm The JMU Symphony Orchestra joins the combined Madison Singers and JMU Chorale for an inspired Christmas collage of holiday works for choirs and orchestra, featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols and the finale (Ring Out, Ye Crystal Spheres) from the Christmas cantata Hodi. Also featured is a holiday reading of O’Henry’s The Gift of the Magi.

Trip: Riverside Dinner Theater: Christmas Spectacular 2019 * Sunday, December 22, 1 pm– 5 pm Fredericksburg, VA Cost: $67/ticket (includes taxes & gratuities) Depart: EC 10:35 am / HL 10:45 am Experience the excitement, memories, and joy of Christmas as a spectacular cast of singers and dancers present the heart and essence of the holiday season in this pageant of your favorite songs and music. Escape the hustle and stress and rekindle your Christmas spirit at Riverside Center with this glittering celebration of everything that makes this “the most wonderful time of the year”! Cost includes dinner, show, and Riverside Theater service charge. Approximate return: 7:15 pm

Sunnyside Features

Eiland Center Library News for November

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett is a tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past. It’s a moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, their childhood home, and a past that will not let them go. Filled with questions of inheritance, love and forgiveness, how we want to see ourselves and who we really are.

The Guardians by John Grisham is a classic legal thriller–-with a twist. It is the story of the Guardian Ministries and its founder, Cullen Post who travels the country fighting wrongful convictions and taking on clients forgotten by the system. His organization accepts only a few “innocence” cases each year and has chosen the case of a man incarcerated for twenty-two years, still maintaining his innocence. This case presents an added problem -- powerful, ruthless people are behind the murder, and they do not want his new client exonerated.

A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier tells the story of a “surplus” woman and does a masterful job of depicting the circumstances of a generation of women: the mothers, sisters, wives and fiancés of men lost in World War I. It is the moving story of a woman coming into her own at the dawn of the Second World War.

The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott combines a legendary literary love story with a narrative about two women empowered to lead lives of extraordinary intrigue and risk. At the height of the Cold War, two secretaries are pulled out of the typing pool at the CIA and given the assignment of a lifetime. Their mission: to smuggle Doctor Zhivago out of the USSR, where no one dare publish it.

The Darwin Affair by Tim Mason is an edge-of-your-seat Victorian-era thriller, where the controversial publication On the Origin of Species sets off a string of unspeakable crimes. It has an intelligent plot featuring prominent figures of the time and tosses you into the middle of an assassination attempt of the Royals--Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This is a breath-taking historical mystery.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Pat Harkins

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Musings from the Highlands Library

Our thanks to all of you who attended our Open House on October 9. Your positive remarks have been

encouraging as we continue to work on ways to make your library more efficient and welcoming.

Would you like to become a Highlands Library Book Reviewer? We have over 1600 volumes in our collection and some of these gems get overlooked everyday. Perhaps it is not a well-known author; perhaps the words on the spine don’t “jump out”; perhaps it is on the bottom shelf! For whatever reason, some very good, interesting books are not getting read. We are developing a cadre of individuals who are willing to read a book that is selected by our library staff, write a paragraph review of its content, and give an opinion of whether or not it is a “good read”. This will help us to know if it should remain in the library for our patrons.

In November, there will be books on the book table and on the top shelves that you may choose to read and comment on. Inside each book, there will be a paper for you to complete when you finish the book. There will also be sign-up sheets so we can know that you want to be part of our group of book reviewers. I hope you will consider this opportunity to expand your knowledge and help your library!

Magazines: As you have noticed, we have limited space for our magazines. Some of you are interested in donating magazines. Just so you know, we only keep the last 2 issues of any magazine. So if you want to donate a magazine it must be recent (not prior to September).

Also, there seems to be some confusion about circulation of the magazines. There is not a sign-out process, but you may take the magazines for 2-4 days and then return them so others can enjoy them. Or you may just want to relax in one of our blue wing-back chairs, put your feet on the ottoman, and enjoy the sunlight beaming through the window as you read your favorite magazine. If you live in the Highlands, you may enjoy a good read around 2 a.m.!

What’s coming up? The formation of book clubs; guest speakers; and informational sessions for Tiny Cat (the on-line card catalog). You won’t want to miss these new library offerings. So keep reading the “Musings from the Highlands Library” each month as these new things become available to you!

Sunnyside Pharmacy

Holiday Schedule

The Sunnyside Pharmacy will be closed for Thanksgiving both Thursday, November 28 & Friday,

November 29, 2019. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Wed., Nov. 20: 3 pm– 5 pm Thurs., Nov 21 & Fri., Nov. 22: 11 am– 4 pm Wellness Center Fitness Studio

Reasonable prices you won’t want to miss! Beautiful wreaths and all kinds of wonderful Christmas decorations!

The Funside is a monthly publication serving Independent Living Sunnyside Residents. Announcements for future Funside issues are due the 3rd Friday of each month and may be submitted to lerney@sunnyside.cc

Dining Spotlight

Reservations requested. Please call 8478.

Thursday, November 28 11:15 am– 2:00 pm

$14.50/person

MON - CLOSED - TUES - FRI 11:00 am - 8:00 pm SAT & SUN 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Beginning Sunday, November 3, 2019

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 5:30 PM– 7:30 PM Nick Berkin, pianist, will perform music on

his keyboard for all to enjoy.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 5 PM– 7 PM

Mike Davis, guitarist and vocalist, plays local-ly at venues such as Bluestone Vineyard,

Massanutten Resort, and Sipes Restaurant & Bar. He enjoys playing “golden oldies”

through today’s music.

in the 1912

1 Mr. Gary W. Armentrout 1 Mrs. Janet H. Liskey 2 Mrs. Sherry A. Satin 2 Mrs. Anna "Rosemary" Critzer 3 Mrs. RuthGray Lightner 3 Rev. Jack Heintzleman 3 Mr. James E. Atwood 4 Mr. F. Howard Campbell 5 Mr. Jerry Morris 5 Mrs. Colleen Cahill 5 Mrs. Celia Mitchell 8 Mr. William "Bill" Painter 8 Mr. Benjamin Cocker 9 Mr. Donald Williams 10 Mrs. Donna Williams 11 Mrs. Glenda Stickley 13 Mrs. Lucile Cook 13 Mrs. Phyllis Ahrens 13 Dr. James Bradshaw 14 Mrs. Phyllis Robinson 14 Mr. Robert Campbell 15 Mrs. Gloria "Sue" Barranco 15 Mr. David Munro 17 Mrs. Jean Brand 19 Mr. Charles "Ric" Leobold 19 Mr. Frank Lambert 20 Mrs. Geraldine C. Waterhouse 21 Mrs. Judith "Judie" Hutton 21 Mrs. Della Hinkle 22 Mrs. Ruth Metzel 22 Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Mathie 22 Mr. John Huffman 22 Mrs. Jacquelyn Davidson 24 Mrs. Sune Shen 24 Mrs. Barbara Conway 25 Mrs. Anne Long 25 Mr. Haywood France 26 Mrs. Marianne Hinkle 28 Mrs. Linda Williams 29 Mr. William Ingham 29 Mrs. Betty Hedrick

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 am on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Remember to turn your clock back 1 hour before

going to bed on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

2019 Life Enrichment Opportunities (LEO) Committee

Betsy Eggleston Judie Hutton Linda Ingham Ric Leobold Barbara Mancini Barbara Stickley

Please contact any LEO Committee member with ideas for special events and trips.