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The Roadrunner
A Biweekly Newsletter of Blue Skies West
January 29, 2015
NEWS FROM THE STAFF
BLUE SKIES HOSPICE ACHIEVES JOINT COMMISSION
STAFF
ACCREDITATION
By: CEO/President, [email protected]
I’m proud to announce our Hospice has earned a Joint Commission Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (formerly referred to as JCAHO). Last year we made the
decision to seek out this particular accreditation because of its rigor and prestige – it
is an internationally recognized symbol of quality. The Joint Commission is an
independent, not-for-profit organization which accredits and certifies more than
20,500 healthcare organizations in the United States. “It was a rigorous review of
our processes and procedures, and our team was ready,” said Katie Boggs, our
BST Hospice Administrator.
The Mission of the Joint Commission is “To
continuously improve health care for the public…to excel in providing safe and
effective care of the highest quality and value.” Please join me in congratulating the
Hospice Team for their dedicated efforts in preparing for and achieving
accreditation, but even more so, we thank the team and our resident Volunteers for
the gracious and caring work they do every day to benefit our Blue Skies residents
and their families. Well done!
NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT SERVICES
By: [email protected]
Cowboy Breakfast – Today, Thursday, Jan 29, 7-9am in Main Dining Room.
Thank You – Wow!! Delicious!! So very thoughtful!!! Drs. Shabaaz & Moore (and
their helpers)...the staff of BST West can’t thank you enough for the delicious
luncheon you prepared and served to us last week. Words can’t begin to express
how touched we were by your generosity!
Newcomers’ Meeting – There will be a Newcomers’ meeting tomorrow, Friday,
Jan 30 at 10am in the Roadrunner Lounge. Invitations were placed in internal mail,
but if you’ve moved in since Aug 27 or weren’t able to attend the last meeting,
please mark your calendars now. We’ll have Directors from all Departments, and
this is also a great way to meet other new residents.
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
IN MEMORIAM
Mrs. Miriam Dykes
Passed away on
Jan 16, 2015
IN MEMORIAM
Lt Gen George Schafer
Passed away on
Jan 23, 2015
IN MEMORIAM
Lt Col Douglas Christie
Passed away on
Jan 28, 2015
IN MEMORIAM
Mrs. Carolyn Wiedeman
Passed away on
Jan 28, 2015
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Information From The Resident Guide – The 2013 through 2015 Resident Guide,
pages 35 & 36, allows for residents to receive new flooring and painting of their
residences every 10 years. We’ve had several early requests recently and requests
for “the appliance package.” The current Guide does not obligate BST for the
replacement of cabinetry, countertops or appliances on a 10 year cycle.
Replacement of those items is dealt with on an “as-needed” basis approved through
the Director of Maintenance.
Did You Know?? –
 You can view the latest version of the Dining Schedule (Bon Appetit) and Life
Enrichment/Activities Calendar online. They’re accessible by following these
steps:
o Go to www.blueskiesoftexas.org
o Click on the “What’s Happening” in the upper right corner of the home
page
o Scroll down the page to “BST East Happenings,” or “BST West
Happenings”
o Click on the desired campus, then click on READ MORE
o Select either the Dining Schedule for the latest Bon Appétit or Life
Enrichment/Activities Calendar for their latest edition
 Dining Services Menus are available at the Front Desk of each campus in a
binder, along with copies of both editions of Bon Appétit and dining schedules.
Safety – Attached to this week’s Roadrunner is a copy of information concerning
the use of your pendant, helpful tips, and expectations from staff. Please take a
moment and read it, as a refresher of the information you received when you initially
received your pendant. It could help save a life!
Friday “Mall” Transportation
Friday, Jan 30 - Central Market,
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
Friday, Feb 6 - La Cantera
Friday, Feb 13 - Ingram & North Star Malls
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
By: Moving Coordinator, BST West, [email protected]
In-house Moves - Please welcome the following residents to their new
neighborhoods as they make their moves. Their phone numbers will remain the
same. Remember to update your new Resident Roster with the apartment change.
 Mrs. Sherri Ulring moved from #216 into #136 on Tuesday, Jan 27
 Mrs. Marian Wigley will be moving from #1709 into # 728 on Wednesday,
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BOB’S BLOG
By: B
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Bob had a visit from Mrs. Rajzci and a frog she had
made. He immediately tried to attack the frog. He
jumped on the desk and when Mrs. Rajczi took it back in
her arms, Bob would not take his eyes off of it. He would
have given anything to get his chops into that frog!!
MAINTENANCE
PE PEST CONTROL SCHEDULE
By By: Coordinator, [email protected]
Friday, Jan 30:
Requests only
STAFF
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Friday, Feb 6:
Tower Apts- 106-108, 131-138, 141-148
Cottages - 1100-1200
Specials - Village Center, Kitchen, The
Vista Offices & A-Wing
Ranch Homes – 860, 862, 864
Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
MAINTENANCE UPDATE
By: General Manager Maintenance, [email protected]
Remember! You can always email your work orders to
[email protected]. Once you do this, we will enter
your email address into our work order system and it will send
you emails when your work orders have been opened and
closed. Also, on that email there is a link to our customer
satisfaction survey. We encourage everyone to take that survey
each time we complete a work order for you. It’s a great way
for us to know how we’re doing.
Emergency Siren Test – Friday, Jan 30, at 10am, an Emergency Sire Test will
be performed. Be advised the test will last three to five minutes. Thank you.
RESIDENTS’ CORNER
THRIFT SHOP FASHION SHOW
By: Wilma Lawson
The Fashion Show this past Monday was a great success because of our beautiful
models and wonderful audience. We had fun putting it together and will look
forward to having another show next year with a whole new line of clothing and
accessories. To CeCe and Dodie, all our pretty models and all who helped put this
show together - a great big Thank You! I hope we will see you in the Thrift Shop
looking for new treasures to find. Bring us your gently used items for someone else
to purchase and enjoy. We can’t do it without your donations.
COWBOY BREAKFAST THANK YOU
By: Cowgirl Dodie
There are so many to thank for making the BSTW Annual Cowboy Breakfast
such a wonderful, fun-filled event. Please extend your thanks to the following
who contributed so much: David Weidner and Sodexo for all the Taco’s, the
Thrift Shop for providing the Band, special thanks to the Dining Services
crew and to all those “Special Helpers” who served. Thank you!
EXPERIENCING AMERICA
By: Alan & Nancy Novak
Join the Great Courses Discussion Group for Experiencing America: A
Smithsonian Tour Through American History. Dr. Richard Kurin will guide us on an
exploration of American history through an examination of objects from the
Smithsonian collection. The story of America, its people and its cultures will be
lavishly illustrated in these DVD lectures. There is no cost, no commitment and
nothing to read. Newcomers are welcomed at any time. Come, Learn and enjoy!
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
Join us Monday evenings 6:30-8:30pm at the Castroville Library. If you have any
questions, please contact us at 677-0370.
BST WEST LIBRARY
By: Judy Atherton & Dougie Clarke, Librarians
During the last two years the Library has purchased 50 new books (mostly large
print) for which we thank the Thrift Shop and the Activity Coordinating Council
(ACC). We have again been granted money from the ACC. The librarians would be
happy to consider requests from residents for new books to purchase.
IMPORTANT:
 Remember to sign and leave the cards for all books you borrow
 Books should be returned within six weeks
 Please place returning books in the book drop
 Books from the Library should not be taken home by your guests
ACTIVITY COORDINATING COUNCIL
By: Forrest Smith
Ernie Bader is the new Secretary of the Activity Coordinating Council. This gives us
a full complement of officers for 2015. The Council Officers are:
Forrest Smith, Chairperson
Ed Orbock, Vice Chairperson
Keith Cole, Treasurer
Ernie Bader, Secretary
The minutes of the annual meeting are posted in CC3.
MERITORIOUS MEDAL LICENSE PLATES
By: Don Hallager
You may be eligible to have special Meritorious Medal license plates which are free
to the recipient. Here are the eligibility requirements:
 Proof that you are an active member of the United States Armed Forces,
and proof (such as an Officer Record Brief (ORB) or Enlisted Record Brief
(ERB) and copy of your military ID) or a former member with proof of
honorable discharge, and proof (such as a DD-214) that you (or your
deceased spouse) are the recipient of one of the 16 medals on page one of
the VTR-421.
 An unmarried surviving spouse is eligible to continue to register one vehicle.
Submit a written statement that you are unmarried, and provide proof of
deceased spouse's eligibility. (DD-214)
Log onto the Texas DMV site, and find Military License Plates. Then select Military
Meritorious Service License Plates. Select the VTR-421 form and fill that out,
include a copy of the DD-214 and a copy of your military ID or a copy of the
Honorable Discharge. Surviving spouses will need to include a letter as mentioned
above. Mail appropriate documents to address listed on the form.
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
For additional information on Military Specialty License Plate, click on the link
below:
http://txdmv.gov/registration-and-title-bulletins/2007/036-07
You may also download the TXDMV brochure regarding the Military License Plates
at:
http://txdmv.gov/reports-and-data/publications-reports/cat_view/13-publications/27motorists/76-license-plates.
To download the PDF application form for the Meritorious License Plate with filing
instructions:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB4Q
FjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftxdmv.gov%2Freports-anddata%2Fdoc_download%2F973-vtr-421-application-for-military-meritorious-servicelicenseplates&ei=81nCVKipAZWAygSdx4CwCA&usg=AFQjCNF26TUd7fuyCZcyAo6ScUJ
2Lz-lJw. For questions, call Don Hallager.
ASSEMBLING HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR DISTRIBUTION
By: Lee Wells
A reminder to all of you who accumulate bars of soap, shampoos, conditioners,
lotions, toothpaste and toothbrushes from hotels: Place them in a plastic bag and
take them to the Front Desk. Please do not include open items as only unused
items can be accepted. Lee Wells will gladly pick them up and deliver them. Our
latest donations have gone to the Lackland and Ft. Sam Fisher Houses, Wilford
Hall’s Wounded Warrior Project and Haven for Hope. We thank you.
VISTA VOLUNTEERS MEETING
By: Ellen Parkhill
The Vista Volunteers will meet on Monday, Feb 2, at 1pm in CC3. The Guest
Speaker will be Cyndee Frey, Administrator at Freedom House.
TAXES – TAXES – TAXES
By: Ed Orbock
It’s that time again. The BST West Tax Office will be open on Tuesday, Feb 3, from
10am-3pm. This is contingent upon receiving clearance from the IRS that the
system is operational. The sign-up sheet is at the Front Desk. There will be a
handout describing what forms we will and will not prepare. Proper identification is
required including social security cards for everyone. If you have any questions,
please call Ed Orbock at 677-0616.
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
GROUNDHOG DAY – FEB 2
By: Punxsutawney Phil
Punxsutawney Phil is a legendary groundhog in Punxsutawney,
Pennsylvania. On Feb 2 of each year, the town celebrates the
legendary groundhog with a festive atmosphere of music and food.
During the ceremony, which begins well before the winter sunrise,
Phil emerges from his temporary home on Gobbler's Knob, and
according to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his burrow, he has
predicted six more weeks of winter-like weather. If Phil does not see his shadow, he
has predicted an "early spring.” The date of Phil's prognostication is known as
Groundhog Day in the United States and Canada, and has been celebrated since
1887.
GADABOUTS
By: Ann Wood
Join the group in celebration of the 2015 New Year! All widows, widowers, singles
and caretakers are invited to the Friendship Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb 4, to be
held in the Roadrunner Lounge. Doors open at 11:30am. Cost is $7 and will appear
as a catering charge on your monthly statement. We encourage all eligible
residents, especially newcomers, to join in the fun. Come for a delicious lunch and
participate in planning our outings for 2015. Sign-up sheets are in CC3. Deadline
will be noon Monday, Feb 2. Anyone cancelling after that time will be charged.
Please wear your name tags.
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
By: Jim Kniker, BST AARP Coordinator
NEW COURSE: AARP has developed a new AARP Smart
Driver Course which features the most informative and relevant
content from previous editions. This course has been updated to
reflect the latest driver safety and transportation innovations, bundled with fresh
information based on new research and expert recommendations with volunteer
and participant insights. Most auto insurance companies give a premium discount
to those who complete the course. You must attend the course once every three
years to be eligible for the discount. The cost of the course is: $15 for AARP
members and $20 for nonmembers. We conduct six courses a year. The next
course is Friday, Feb 7, at BST West Roadrunner Lounge. Sign-up sheets for the
entire year are in CC1. Your BST coordinators: Jim Kniker, 677-0224 and Gene
Kircus, 677-0264.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
By: Carolyn Watson
Who: All BST West residents and guests are invited
When: Wednesday, Feb 11, with Hosted Cocktails at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm
Theme: Swing with your Valentine
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
Entertainment: Dance to the music by the “River City Band”
Menu: Citrus salad, chicken crepes with mushroom sauce, (special diet alternative
is available. Sign-up sheet is located in CC3)
Pictures: Ruth Ann Jacko and Mike & Pam Westwood are available to take the
Birthday & Anniversary pictures from 5-5:30pm in the LeMay Room
Seating Time: Doors open for regular seating at 6pm. Those needing extra time for
seating may enter at 5:45
Decorations: Ruby Williams and friends
Suggested Dress: Dress for your sweetheart
Reservations: The Reservation Chairpersons are Hilda Cunningham (677-0750)
and Patricia McCarthy (677-8360). Please follow directions, and everyone is
guaranteed a seat. All those planning to attend including guests must sign the list in
the CC3 room. The list will be picked up at 1pm on Friday, Feb 6. If you need to
cancel after 1pm Friday, please call Hilda Cunningham or Patricia McCarthy. If you
cancel after 1pm Monday, Feb 9, please call the Dining Service Office (568-3232).
To make a table reservation, call Hilda Cunningham or Patricia McCarthy. Table
reservations are limited to eight. Come alone and be seated with other interesting
people. Reservations are needed for the Singles/Caregivers table. IMPORTANT:
Reservations are not taken through the Dining Room for this event. Each person
must sign up including guest.
Hosted Cocktails: Cocktail Hour for all BST West residents and guests will be held
in the CC rooms from 5-6pm. Your hosts for the evening are wearing colorful and
distinctive name tags: Wanda Asbury, Don & Debbie Christian, Jim & Mary Alice
Councill, Larry & Hilda Cunningham, Lew & Wendy Curtis, Larry & Lois Girton, Ed &
Joyce Hamer, Eileen Hubp, Ginny Lengnick, Geri Martin, Don & Fay Miller, Bill &
Renu Pollock, Jim & Norma Ross, Ken & Penny Saylor, Michael & Sylvia Slominski,
Mary Slater, Rollin & Joann Siefken and Tom & Carol Young.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE DELIVERIES
By: Ellen Parkhill
The Girl Scouts will be here Saturday morning, Feb 14, between 9:30-10:30am.
Please let me know if I need to hold your cookies if you are not at home during
those times. Thanks to the many of you who have supported this project. I will have
the final totals in the next issue of the Roadrunner.
DRAC PRESENTS “VALENTINE’S DAY AT BST WEST”
By: Frank Sherman
Saturday, Feb 14, 5-7pm, in the Main Dining Room. All residents are invited to this
special event. The event will feature four food stations with themed cuisines. Please
make your reservations by calling the Dining Services office at 568-3232. The
charge for this event will be $13 per person, which may be charged to your meal
plan. To-Go service will be offered from 4:30-5pm and again from 7-7:15pm. There
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will be a cash bar available with beer, wine, lime margaritas, strawberry daiquiris
and cosmopolitans. Beverage tickets will be sold at the cashier station.
Entertainment will be “DJ Doggin Dave for your Dancing Pleasure” sponsored by
the Dining Room Advisory Council and Sodexo. Flowers will be given to the ladies.
THE SINGALONG STRINGS
By: Verna Mae Roberson
Bring your Valentine and join us in The Legacy Room on Saturday, Feb 14, at
7pm. You’ll enjoy listening and/or singing love songs of every type and every era. If
you have ever played a stringed instrument, bring it along; the chords and words
are up on a screen. If you need some refresher lessons on the ukulele, this is a
good place to brush up. Please contact me if you want to learn to play the ukulele,
and we can set up classes. In addition to the free popcorn, some folks bring
refreshments to share during the half-time. See you there!
LOSC FEBRUARY LUNCHEON
BY: Lee Wells and Jean Thatcher
The February Luncheon of the Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club (LOSC) will be on
Tuesday, Feb 17, 11am at the Lackland Gateway Club. The cost is $17 per
person, $15 for Gateway Club members. See your February LOSC Lowdown for
program and menu information. You must make your reservation by noon on
Thursday, Feb 12. BST West members must call Lee Wells to make a reservation.
BST East members must call Jean Thatcher for their reservation. All must sign-up
for the bus in the Activity Sign-up Booklet at your Village CC room. The bus will
depart at 10:30am from BST West and 10:45am from BST East. Return pickup will
be at 1pm. There is no transportation charge for this event.
SENIOR DAY AT THE CAPITOL IS COMING!
By: Steve Wilson
Senior citizens from across Texas travel to Austin to rally for senior issues. The
event held every two years is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 17. Agenda for the day:
7:15am BST West residents will board the 55-passenger commercial bus (complete
with bathroom). 7:30am pick up BST East folks. We’ll then travel to Austin, arriving
mid-morning. Juice, water, and snacks will be available on the bus for your comfort.
In Austin, we’ll listen to speakers on the south steps of the Capitol, enter the Capitol
and observe the House and Senate. Both will be in session. We’re working right
now to schedule a brief get-acquainted meeting with our new District 117
Republican representative, The Honorable Rick Galindo. Around noon, we’ll reboard our bus for a trip to the Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood, Texas, where we’ll enjoy
a delicious meal. The cost of lunch is your only expense for this trip! There are only
55 seats on the bus for both campuses, so sign up in CC3 at BST West now! Two
years ago, we had a waiting list, so sign up now! We apologize; no
accommodations are available for scooters and walkers on this trip. Sign-up
deadline is Monday, Feb 2.
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MOAA) – BST
AFFILIATE
By: Bill Knehans
According to most sources, the Military Compensation and Retirement
Modernization Commission’s report will probably be released on, or about,
the first of February. The President’s guidelines were very wide ranging, but
currently serving and retirees were to be exempted from its
recommendations. On Tuesday, Feb 17, shortly after the report is released, Blue
Skies MOAA will be hosting a luncheon in the Roadrunner Lounge at Blue SkiesWest. Our guest will be COL Barbara Ramsey AN, USA Ret, who will make some
comments on the Commission report and take your questions. The menu is Fiesta
Chicken Salad, with rolls, beverages and dessert. A charge of $13.50 per person
will be added to your catering account. Sign up in the CC Room. Free round trip
bus transportation from BST East will be available at no fee.
HAM BAND NEWS
By: Bill Overacker
The next meeting of the BST West Amateur Radio Club will be on Thursday, Feb
19, at 11:30am in the Main Dining Room. Please note the change of the meeting
place!
Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs
By: Jo Comer
There is a legend that a monster lives in the mountains of
Ukraine, and if it comes out and doesn't find any colorful eggs,
it devours people. Come save the people of Ukraine by
learning how to make beautiful Easter eggs in the Ukrainian
way! There will be two classes on Friday, Feb 20. The first
class will be from 9am-12pm and the second class will be from
1pm-4pm and will cost $10 per person. After drawing a design
on an egg (lots of pictures to generate ideas), students will use
a candle flame and a stylus, called a "kistka," to build up the design with beeswax;
alternately moving the egg through a succession of dye baths. When completed,
the wax is melted off to reveal the jeweled tones of the finished egg. Eggs will be
emptied of their yolks prior to leaving class and they can be displayed and enjoyed
for years to come. Please sign-up in CC3 in the Activity Book by Monday, Feb 16 if
you would like to participate.
HEADS UP RED HATTERS
By: Norma Ross, Valerie Edwards & Penny Saylor
Save the date! Friday, Feb 20, 11am in the Roadrunner Lounge (BST West) for
lunch. We realize it is almost a month away, but put on your Red Hat, red flowers,
ribbons or whatever and join us. A sign-up sheet will be available after the January
outing.
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
RESIDENTS’ CONCERT SERIES
By: Ginny Hallager
An attentive audience was spell-bound by the virtuosity of Ms. Lamprea’s program
selections. She thrilled us with J. S. Bach’s Suite for Solo Cello No. 3 in C Major.
The themes and harmonies were thrilling and well-received. The second half of her
program really stretched us as listeners. The modern pieces by Jeffrey Mumford
and Benjamin Britten were not the usual harmonies most of us were used to
hearing. Ms. Lamprea is a brilliant technician and put her whole self into the
performance of these pieces. She will have the honor of premiering a new piece by
Jeffrey Mumford with the San Antonio Symphony in 2016.
Ms Lamprea outlined what we would be hearing and did a mini-lecture on her
program to help us appreciate what she would play. This concert was a wonderful
beginning for our 2015 season.
Our next concert will be Sunday, Feb 22, at 3pm. We are again privileged to be the
Outreach concert for the returning Medalist from the San Antonio International
Piano Competition, Yehjin Noh. Once again, mark your calendars.
Your concert committee is bringing you the highest quality artists again this year.
We thank you for your financial support through the AFV Charitable Fund and by
your presence at the concerts.
LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
By: Jo Dobbs
Ladies’ Bible Study will reconvene on THURSDAY (note the new weekday),
February 26, at 10am in the Liberty House Theater. The nine-week study is
entitled “Children of the Day” and is a verse-by-verse study of 1st and 2nd
Thessalonians. The video teacher is Beth Moore and member books will be
available for $16 each. For more information, contact Ginny Hallager (233-8116) or
Nita Peck (677-0383).
BILL O’REILLY PROGRAM
By: Katherine Rajczi
Do you have tickets to the Bill O’Reilly program coming to the Majestic on Friday,
March 13? I am looking for others who might be interested in getting a bus. We
will need at least 10. If you are interested, please call Katherine Rajczi at 677-0926.
They are currently sold out.
JOINT SERVICES LUNCHEON
BY: Lee Wells and Jean Thatcher
This year’s Joint Services Luncheon is being presented by the Randolph Officers’
Spouses’ Club on Thursday, Mar 19, at 11am. Seating for this event is limited and
is expected to sell out early. It will take the place of our LOSC March Luncheon.
The theme this year is NEW YORK, NEW YORK! Enjoy a Tavern on the Green
style luncheon at the Old San Francisco Steakhouse of San Antonio. Jazz Pianist:
Bernie Martini will entertain us and the speaker will be Kristy Walston, USO Director
of San Antonio.
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
Menu: Choice of chicken picatta, beef tournedos, or stuffed portobello. Served with:
Spring salad with raspberry vinaigrette, rosemary roasted new potatoes, grilled
zucchini, squash and red peppers, rolls and sweet butter and cheese cake.
Cost: $26. LOSC BST members must make their reservation by calling their LOSC
Liaison officer and providing her a check, payable to: Randolph Officers’ Spouses’
(ROSC) to secure their reservations. Put your menu choice on your check. BST
West members must call Lee Wells to make a reservation. BST East members must
call Jean Thatcher for their reservation. Our deadline for signing up is Feb 15. All
must sign-up for the bus in the Activity Sign-up Booklet at your Village CC room.
The bus will depart at 10am from BST West and 10:15am from BST East. Return
pickup will be at 1pm. There is no transportation charge for this event. Please see
your February LOSC Lowdown for more info.
ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND STYLE SHOW
By: Jean Lichtenstein
Fiber Arts of San Antonio will have their Annual
Luncheon and Style Show on Saturday, Apr 18, at the
beautiful San Antonio Garden Center located at 3310 N.
New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio. There will be vendors,
one-of-kind fashions, a silent auction and raffle items
you definitely will want to win. A bus is reserved for this
Saturday Event. Tickets are $55 through Feb 1, after
that $60. As in the past, your reservation is your ticket.
Please contact me at 206-890-2100, if you would like to attend or have questions.
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
LIBERTY HOUSE
By: Liberty House Admin Assistant, [email protected]
Activities Saturday, Jan 31 – Friday, Feb 6, 2015
Saturday, Jan 31 - Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm
Sunday, Feb 1 - Bingo in the LH Activity Room 3:15pm, Super Bowl XLIX viewing
in the LH Theater 5:30pm.
Monday, Feb 2 - Exercise 10am, Baking Valentine’s Day Cupcakes in the LH
Activity Room 2:30pm.
Tuesday, Feb 3 - Exercise 10am, Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm
Wednesday, Feb 4 - Exercise w/Linda 10am, Valentine’s Themed Bingo in the LH
Activity Room 3:15pm
Thursday, Feb 5 - Dr. Cavazos will see the LH Residents 9:30am., Exercise
w/Select Rehab in the LH Lounge 10am, Hymn Sing-A-Long in the LH Lobby 2pm,
Bible Study in the LH Activity Room 3pm
Friday, Feb 6 - Exercise w/Linda 10am, Cooking Class-Chocolate Covered
Strawberry Hearts in the LH Activity Room 2:30pm
Activities Saturday, Feb 7 – Friday, Feb 13, 2015
Saturday, Feb 7 - Ice Cream Sundae Social in the LH Lobby 2:30pm, Movie in the
LH Theater 3pm
Sunday, Feb 8 - Bingo in the LH Activity Room 3:15pm
Monday, Feb 9 - Exercise 10am, Making Valentine Treats for the Daycare Kids in
the LH Activity Room 2:30pm.
Tuesday, Feb 10 - Exercise 10am, Crafts with the Daycare Kids (weather
permitting) 10:30am, Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm
Wednesday, Feb 11 - Exercise w/Linda 10am, Valentine’s Themed Bingo in the LH
Activity Room 3:15pm
Thursday, Feb 12 - Exercise w/Select Rehab in the LH Lounge 10am, Bible Study
in the LH Activity Room 3pm
Friday, Feb 13 - Exercise w/Linda 10am, Candlelight King & Queen Lunch 12pm,
Decorate Rice Crispy Treats in the LH Activity Room 3:15pm
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Deadline: Friday, Feb 6 @ 4:[email protected]
THE VISTA
By: Activities Coordinator, [email protected]
Monday, Jan 26 - Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In-Room Visits 2-3pm,
Bingo w/Alice 3:30pm
Tuesday, Jan 27 - Cooking Demo 9am, Exercise 10:30am, Baking 2pm, In-Room
Visits 2-3pm, Crafts 4pm
Wednesday, Jan 28 - Devotional 10am, Exercise 10:30am, Slap Jack-card game
11am, In-Room Visits 2-3pm, Bingo 4pm
Thursday, Jan 29 - Cowboy Breakfast Main Dining Room 7-9am, Road Runner
10am, Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, Sports Trivia 4pm
Friday, Jan 30 - Resident Outing 10-2pm, Exercise 10:30am, Movie Time 11am,
In-Room Visits 2-3pm, Happy Hour 3:30pm
Saturday, Jan 31 - Exercise 10:30am, High Flight Chapel 11am, Self-Directed
Activity
Sunday, Feb 1 - Willow Chapel 9:30am, Sunday Fellow Ship 11am, Piano/Art
12pm, Movie Time 2-4pm
Monday, Feb 2 - Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In-Room Visits 2-3pm,
Sorry 3:45pm, It’s Ground Hogs Day, and the beginning of Black History Month!
Tuesday, Feb 3 - Exercise 10:30am, Baking 2pm, In-Room Visits 2-3pm, Crafts
4pm
Wednesday, Feb 4 - Devotional 10am, Exercise 10:30am, Slap Jack-card game
11am, In-Room Visits 2-3pm, Bingo 4pm
Thursday, Feb 5 - Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In-Room Visits 2-3pm,
Canvas Painting with certificates 3-4pm
Friday, Feb 6 - Exercise 10:30am, Sports Trivia 11am, In-Room Visits 2-3pm,
Happy Hour 3:30pm, National Wear Red Day!
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RELIGION
GOD THE ALMIGHTY
By: Ren Vandesteeg
“Now search all of history, from the time God created people on the earth until now .
. . Has anything as great as this ever been seen or heard before? Has any nation
ever heard the voice of God speaking from fire – as you did – and survived? Has
any other god dared to take a nation for himself out of another nation by means of
trials, miraculous signs, wonders, war, a strong hand, a powerful arm, and terrifying
acts? Yet that is what the Lord your God did for you in Egypt, right before your
eyes.” Deuteronomy 4:32-34, the Holy Bible.
This was God’s message to Israel 3,422 years ago. He rescued his people from
another nation. This is an example of God desiring to rescue people from sin and
an eternity without him. He’s able to do it, if people will choose to trust him.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
By: Dougie Clarke
There is an Episcopal Service using Rite II every Thursday at 3pm in the High
Flight Chapel.
CURSILLISTAS (CATHOLIC AND EPISCOPALIAN)
By: Ralph Comer
Walk to Emmaus (Methodists) and Via De Cristo (Lutherans) – If you have made a
weekend and are looking for a reunion group, please contact me. We meet by the
coffee pots behind the bistro at 8:30am on Thursday mornings. If you have any
questions, please contact me at 451-5969.
HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
By: Ralph Comer
Would you like a ride to Holy Spirit Episcopal Church? Joanne and I leave at
9:15am on Sundays. If response warrants, the church will send transportation for
larger groups. Holy Spirit is an exciting, multi-generational and multi-ethnic Christian
community. Come and sample the experience.
CATHOLIC NEWS
By: Juanita Giesler
Spiritual Renew Dinner, Monday, Feb 9, at 4:15pm in CC2. Note earlier time to
accommodate a video presentation by Fr Robert Barron titled “The Fire of His Love
– Prayer and the Life of the Spirit. There will also be a discussion period for those
who would like to participate. Dinner will be in the Roadrunner Lounge at 6pm,
preceded by a short social time. For dinner reservations, call Alice Mechling at 6778062. Meal charges are “rung up” Saturday afternoon, so cancel by 12pm (Noon),
the Saturday before or you will be charged.
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Saturdays – 11am Mass (For Sunday, by special dispensation of the Archbishop)
in the High Flight Chapel.
Saturdays/Sundays – Freedom House: Catholic residents will be visited, beginning
about 1:30pm, with Holy Communion and prayers.
Wednesdays - Sep-May at 3:30pm, Rosary/Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,
Willow Chapel.
Third Wednesdays - Sep-May, Catholic Council meets at 10am in CC2. Guests
welcome.
Fridays - Sep-May, Adoration 1-5pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
St. Vincent de Paul, Castroville - First Saturday Donations, and End-of-Month
Food Plan Donations. Now accepting warm clothing donations. Please contact
Thelma Hall, 677-2214.
Pastoral Ministry - Deacon Pat Benigno (cell 386-7880) or Catholic Chaplain
Carolyn Myers, BCC (cell 954-7411). Contact one of the above if requesting the
services of a priest for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and/or Anointing of the Sick
or for any other need you might have.
AFVII PROTESTANT CHURCH
By: Church Secretary, [email protected]
Protestant Services:
Sunday, Feb 1
High Flight Chapel
Pastor Wayne Knutson
9:30am and 11am
Willow Chapel 9:30am
Pastor Gil Richardson
& Freedom House 10:45am
This schedule is subject to change without notice
Sunday, Feb 8
Pastor Gil Richardson
Pastor Dan Figueroa
Bible Study And Weekday Service Schedule
Tuesday Morning Bible Study - Meets at 9-10am in CC1. Please contact Paul
Renfro (677-8816) for more information. God Bless!
Wednesday Midweek Devotional Service - Held at 10am in Willow Chapel. For
more information, please contact the church office (568-3372) or Pastor Gil (2629550).
Ladies’ Bible Study – Will reconvene on Thursday (Note the new weekday), Feb
26 at 10am in the Liberty House Theater. The nine-week study, entitled “Children of
the Day,” is a verse-by-verse study of the 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. The video
teacher is Beth Moore and member books will be available for $16 each. For more
information, contact Ginny Hallager (233-8116) or Nita Peck (677-0383).
Liberty House Bible Study - Meets on the first floor of Liberty House on
Thursdays at 3pm. Join us as we study how Scripture applies to our lives
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today. The public is invited. For more information, contact Jim or Nita Peck (6770383).
A Look Into The Near Future: Ice Cream Social will be held Friday, Feb 27, at
1:30pm to welcome new members and remember friends we have lost in the past
few months. Details will be posted when available.
Ash Wednesday is early this year, Feb 18. Lent season begins and lasts until
Easter Sunday.
Church Membership - If you desire to unite with Air Force Village II Protestant
Church, you may speak to one of our Pastors Wayne, Gil or Dan.
Welcome!! We encourage you to find a spiritual home in one of the vibrant
Communities of Faith here at BST West!
SPORTS, GAMES AND SCORES
THE SENIOR GAMES – LEARN MORE
By: Ralph Comer
It’s not too early to read up on the Texas State Senior Games! In April 2015, they
will be held at the Jewish Community Center here in San Antonio. For information
on how to participate in this senior amateur sports competition, please see
www.tsga.org or the National Games page at www.nsga.com.
ROADRUNNER GOLF
By: Katherine Rajczi
Monday – Thursday, This is the first golf report I have received since December.
The weather has been difficult enough that no one, or sometimes only one or two
played. So you can see, good weather brings a big turn-out.
Monday, Jan 19, Individual - First place went to Ginny Hallager and Gene Kircus
both shooting net 64. Third place went to Al Buie with a 66 and fourth with a 67 was
Tom Young. Fifth place went to John Revak and Bill Miller both shooting 70. Sixth
went to Tom Craig with a 73. Other competitors included John Brooks, John Rehm,
Jim Kniker and Bill O’Hara. With the nice scores, went some special events that I
need to mention. Jim Kniker got a birdie 2 on hole #8. Al Buie got a birdie 2 on hole
#3 and a birdie 3 on hole #7. Bill Miller also birdied #7. Ginny Hallager had a chipin on #2 and a chip-in birdie 2 on hole #12. John Revak got birdie 3s on holes #2
and #5. Lastly, Tom Craig also got a birdie, we just don’t know the hole. As you can
clearly see, nothing was lost in the time away from the game.
Tuesday, Jan 20, Points - Bill Miller, Fred Seymour, and Al Buie took front, back,
and total scoring 9.5, 6.5, 16. The other team did not have a chance with Bill Miller
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shooting 77gross (60 net). The second team was Tom Curtis, Jim Kniker, and Bob
Shipman.
Thursday, Jan 22, No golf due to rain
The Roadrunner Golf Group would like to encourage any other golfers out there to
join us. You may play just for fun; either nine or eighteen holes or join our
competition for a little more excitement. Contact John Brooks, me or any of the
others you see here in our weekly report for more information.
BRIDGE RESULTS
By: Ellen Parkhill, Reporter
Saturday, Jan 10
1. M. Slater
2. L. Waguespack
3. L. Girton
4. B. Curtis
5. A. Wood
Monday, Jan 12
1. R. Comer/ J. McKinney
2. L. Girton/J. Siefken (2 slams)
3. J. Tuttle/D. Van Dine
4. A. Wheeler/A. Wood
5. D. Neubrand/E. Parkhill
Thursday Nite, Jan 15
1. Bigham’s (3 slams)
2. Parkhills
3. E. Kendrex/T. Thomson (slam)
4. A. Wheeler/A. Wood
5. J. Tuttle/D. Van Dine (slam)
Slam: B. Crowley/M. Slater
Saturday, Jan 17
1. L. Waguespack
2. M. Reynolds
3. L. Girton
4. B. Curtis
5. E. Frisch
Slam: L. Girton/L. Waguespack
Monday, Jan 19
1. J. Tuttle/D. Van Dine
2. K. Duncan/A. Graves
3. H. Elliott/G. Wilhelm
4. J. McKinney/ L. Tisdale
5. R. Comer/L. Girton
Slam: W. Asbury/ M. Slater
Thursday Nite, Jan 21
1. R. McCarthy/E. Orbock (slam)
2. U. Fohlmeister/D. Fouss
3. J. Tuttle/A. Wesson
4. Kelley’s (slam)
5. A. Wheeler/A. Wood
Slams: P. Brenner/P. Higginbotham; E. Jackson/B. Linn; Parkhills
BST WEST PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION
By: Tom Carter
Join us on the tennis courts from 8am-10am on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play
Pickleball. This fast-growing sport for seniors provides a fun way of getting aerobic
exercise on a small court (about one half of a tennis court). Gender or strength is
no advantage in this sport. We have the required racquets, balls, etc., so come out,
and we’ll show you how easy it is to play. For further information, contact Ralph
Comer, 451-5969; Helen Vanderneck, 677-0252; Don or Debbie Christian, 3340959; or Tom Carter, 860-5873.
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WRIGHT PAT MAH JONGG
By: Martha Wesson
The Wright Pat Mah Jongg group had a fascinating experience recently as they
went on a pleasure cruise through the seas of their Green and Blue books, laughing
all the way, of course. Fran provided this rowdy bunch with help from all of her
Angels and Heavenly Twins as they dodged their way past Debbie’s Dragon Gates
and Annie and Katherine’s Dragon Line Up. Although they soon found themselves
surrounded by the Idiots, Hop Scotches, Scotch Hoppers, Snowflakes and
Valentines that Martha, Sande, Carol and Katherine kept attracting, they got lucky
and were caught up in the storm of Annie’s Windy Pairs which was able to lead
them through her Grand Sequence to arrive at a relaxing harbor filled with Martha,
Katherine and Debbie’s Bouquets, as well as Lynn and Fran’s 7 Up, and Dot and
Carol’s Heavenly and Honorable Hash, using the Doublets donated by everyone as
currency, of course. After this respite, they Razzled and Dazzled past the Mish
Mash which was following Sande and Dot to the lovely isle of Piano Keys that was
enjoyed by all before returning (with the aid of Katherine’s Trade Winds and
Debbie’s Honorettes) to the end of the 102 possible port calls along the way. It’s
great to be back now in CC3 on Tuesdays at 1pm to try out all we learned along
the way. Come join us and see what fun Mah Jongg can be!
MAH JONGG
By: Gayl Ganskow
If you are familiar with the card game Gin Rummy, you have a head start to
understanding “Mah Jongg" (MJ). There are no playing cards here because in MJ
you mix, pick, discard and arrange your tiles in combinations for a winning
hand. The ideal game is played with four players; however, two or three players
can play and have a great time as well. Come and enjoy! We play three times a
week, no sign up, just show up.
Playing Session: Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm in CC3, All B & A Days - 2nd Wed of
each month in Card Room 112 , the Card Room is located across from the Thrift
Shop on the first floor. Fridays from 1-3:30pm in CC3 and on Saturdays from 13:30pm in CC2.
BST WEST BILLIARD ASSOCIATION NEWS
By: Robert Yanke
9-Ball, Tuesday Jan 13:  We have a record attendance, 15 players for the first
time and we played 8 teams of partners. First game was won by Big
John/Tommygun with a combo and Irish Pat/Knife won the second game with a
three ball run. Tricky Dick/Lite won with a setup combo and Wild Bill/Ski won with a
two ball combo. Irish Pat/Knife continued their run with a nice bank but then lost to
Tricky/Lite who advanced to the finals. Lower level Swede/Pro won three in a row
but lost on a setup to Irish Pat/Knife who went on to beat the unbeaten Tricky
Dick/Miller Lite two quick games to win the tournament. Congratulations Irish/Knife.
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8-Ball, Saturday, Jan 17:  Good attendance, 14 players! First game, Handy
Andy/Tomcat beat Big John/Wild Bill and Miller Lite/Crazy Larry beat Pro/T-man
(Setup). Swede/Knife won a lag with Ski/Killer. Dandy Don/Tommygun beat
Handy/Tomcat with a good bank. Dandy/ Tommygun won their second game to
enter finals undefeated. In the lower level, Pro/T-man won four quick games to meet
the undefeated pair. First game Pro/T-man made a small run to win, but then setup
Dandy Don/Tommygun for the final win. Congratulations Dandy Don/Tommygun.
There were great shots made by several players, but we aren’t given enough space
to list.
9-Ball, Tuesday, Jan 20:  Twelve players showed up to play with one arriving five
minutes late; nonetheless, Pro allowed him to play. However, in the future the only
way for a late player to join is if there is an odd number with someone needing a
partner. Also, we will not play singles with any number over 10 players. This
tournament was a series of boring shots, and the only high light was T-man going
all the way undefeated for the championship. After Miller Lite lost his first game, he
won five games before losing the last one to T-man for the championship.
Congratulations T-man you were a bright light in a field of boredom.
8-Ball, Saturday, Jan 24:  Good showing today with nine players. Pro won the
first game with a small run and Tommygun won the second game with a small run.
Miller Lite was set-up by Chicago Killer who made a three ball run to win. Miller Lite
beat Tommy and Pro beat Killer. Then Pro beat Miller Lite to advance undefeated.
Lower level no one seemed to want to win as we had three lags and an eight ball
too soon. Miller Lite beat Tommy with some good shots and then met the Pro who
was ready for him and made a four ball run to win the championship. Come practice
more!
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Pendant Information
Each resident is assigned one pendant. Your pendant is programmed with your
name and apartment number. You may utilize this pendant on either Blue Skies of
Texas campus.
 If you or someone near you needs assistance - press the pad on the front of
the pendant. You’ll need to depress it for just a moment.
 Once you see the red light flash just above the pad - you know it’s
transmitting. It takes a moment to come through our computer, and then
we’ll send a First Responder to your location. These employees are trained
in First Aide, CPR and the use of the AED.
 When the Front Desk is notified of an activated pendant we actually receive
notification of the three closest repeater locations. So, if you are away from
your apartment and push your pendant, it will tell us where you’re located
(i.e. golf range, walking trail, etc.). We have identified numerous areas, very
specifically, so we are able to easily find your location.
 Our Response Procedure: We receive your alarm - we call your apartment
or respond to the area the system identifies. The Front Desk calls Metro
ambulance.
 If you accidently set off your pendant we can come and reset it, you can
reset it yourself or we can reset it remotely from the Front Desk.
 First Responders will not assist in helping residents get up. We defer to the
experts to handle this.
 Pendants work on both campuses. If you’re at BST East and have an
emergency, you can push your pendant and it’ll notify BST East Front Desk
of your location. BST East residents who visit BST West may do the same,
and if they push their pendant, it’ll notify BST West Front Desk.
 Your pendant is “Water Resistant.” This means you can take it in the
shower with you, and water can run over the pendant, but you cannot
submerge it in water.
REMEMBER: If you know you’re having an emergency – call Metro Ambulance at
945-2022 or call 911. You may use your pendant or call the Front Desk also, but by
calling Metro or 911 you’re not losing precious moments that may save your life.
If you do make a call to Metro or 911 directly, if possible, please notify the Front
Desk. We will then be able to expedite the ambulance to your exact location.
Smoke Detector
Your Smoke Detector is also tied to our alarm system at the Front Desk. When we
receive an alarm notifying us your smoke detector has been activated, we will call
your apartment to verify an emergency exists. If there is a fire-follow emergency
procedures’ and exit your apartment (if safe to do so). Activate the nearest fire
alarm pull station. The Front Desk will call 911 for you.
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