The Roadrunner

The Roadrunner

A Biweekly Newsletter of Blue Skies West

February 11, 2016

NEWS FROM THE STAFF

BLUE SKIES RESIDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY

By: Chip Utterback, President/CEO

STAFF

You will soon be receiving a survey asking if your Blue Skies staff and Board of

Directors are meeting your expectations. This is another opportunity for you to speak directly to management and the Board – only this time it’s with complete privacy and confidentiality. While the survey will ask a number of tactical questions, it should in the end let us know if we are living up to our core values of Duty to

Service and Care, Service to Community, Commitment to those in Need, Integrity and Excellence in all We Do .

This year, we have partnered with ServiceTrac, the leading provider of satisfaction surveys to senior housing facilities, to conduct the Resident Satisfaction Survey.

You will not be personally identified in any way because your comments and answers are completely confidential . This year, for your convenience and because you asked, you may complete the survey either in paper form or online.

Start looking for the surveys to show up at your door on or around Friday, February

19. You can place your completed paper copy surveys in a Ballot Box at the front desk. We will close the survey at midnight Wednesday, Mar 2 .

Your voice and opinion matter so please make them count by using the survey tool. I’ll give us all feedback once the analysis and our action plans are complete.

NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT SERVICES

By: LoriDeWitt@blueskiestx.org

Save The Date –

Friday, Feb 12 - Huge Thrift Shop Furniture Sale, Apt #2001, 7am – 1pm

Wednesday, Feb 17 -Resident Photos, Room 112, 11am - 12:30pm

Friday, Feb 19 - Village Voices Concert, Main Lobby, 7:30pm

Thursday, Feb 25 – Protestant Chapel “Ice Cream Social,” Roadrunner Lounge,

1:30pm

1 Deadline: Friday, Feb 19 @ Noon - Roadrunner@blueskiestx.org

IN MEMORIAM

Mrs. Mary (Mickie) Pate

Passed away on

Jan 29, 2016

IN MEMORIAM

Mrs. Mary S. Peterman

Passed away on

Feb 6, 2016

Monday, Feb 15 – Is Presidents Day and is a federal holiday. Please make note of the following:

Mail Delivery – Suspended

WHASC/SAMMC – Closed for normal appointments

Reid Pharmacy – Closed, no drop-off or pick-up of medications, so please

plan accordingly

Broadway Bank – Closed

Transportation - No BST transportation to WHASC (closed); however we will go

to the Comm/BX at 10am and return at 12pm

Transportation to civilian medical facilities will be as scheduled if you have requested transportation. It is not a BST employee holiday so staffing will be as normal.

Employee Appreciation Fund - It has been a long-standing tradition for Blue Skies residents to express an additional “ Thank You ,” through the Employee Appreciation

Fund. This fund is administered for us by our Finance Department, and you may participate by placing a check into the slot marked “Employee Appreciation Fund” at the Front Desk or by making arrangements with Finance for a specific amount to be added to your Monthly Service Statement. These funds are gifted on your behalf twice a year (June and December) to all hourly paid employees (with the exception of the Beauty Salon and Barber Shop employees – the only employees allowed to receive tips). Special Note : In addition to those individuals you see every day such as the wait staff, housekeepers and custodians, and Front Desk and

Maintenance teams, we’ve been asked: “Who are some of the behind-the-scenes folks our Appreciation Fund reaches?” Here is a sampling (not all inclusive):

Dishwashers, finance clerks, overnight Front Desk and Courtesy Officer teams, overnight shift nursing and assisted living teams, cooks and etc.

Beauty Shop Price Increase Reminder – Effective Monday, Feb 22 you’ll see some price adjustments in the Beauty Shop and with the Men’s Hair Stylist. We have been working to get the same pricing on both Campuses and this is the final step in doing so.

Safety – Please do not use shopping carts as a substitute for a walker. The wheels don’t lock and the cart could easily get away from you. If you need assistance when going through the line for lunch, wait staff will be more than happy to assist you carrying your tray. P lease don’t feel that you must use a cart. Should you need


assistance with obtaining a walker for regular use, your Doctor should be able to help you. Wellness Staff will also help get you pointed in the right direction.

Housekeeping Spotlight Item – These weekly items give housekeepers an area of special interest. Housekeepers will still adhere to their checklists, but will pay special attention to the Spotlight Items of the week.

Week of Feb 8 – Clean Ovens

Week of Feb 15 – Walls/Switches/Door Plates

Week of Feb 22 – Door Frames/Tracks

Monday Shopping – We depart the West Campus at 1pm. Return pick up is

3:30pm .

Monday, Feb 15 – Target Shopping Center (151 & 410 location)

Monday, Feb 22 – Alamo Ranch Shopping Center (1604/Culebra)

Monday, Feb 29 – Dollar Store (Ray Ellison/Valley Hi location)

Friday “Mall” Transportation –

Friday, Feb 12 – Ingram

Friday, Feb 19 – Wonderland Mall of the Americas & North Star Mall

Friday, Feb 26 – Quarry Marketplace

SCAM ALERT

By: Resident Counselor,ShirleyClay@blueskiestx.org

Current Scams – Repeaters worth watching:

1. USAA Scam – The USAA scam is still out there. Beware! It comes in the way of an e-mail, notes it is from USAA or USAA

Security Zone and asks you to click on a link to update your security information, or asks you to forward personal information by e-mail. Never follow an e-mail link sent from a supposed financial institution unless you have called the financial institution to verify the link first.

If you do receive a USAA scam emai l , forward it to abuse@usaa.com in order to notify the “legit” USAA institution.

2. IRS Scam –You receive an urgent call that the IRS needs to speak with you in regard to past taxes. Some residents have reported to me that the caller is angry and even threatening. Remember, the IRS never contacts you by phone, always by letter. Hang up on the caller.

New Scams to watch for:

1. Scammer’s fake Social Security email – The Federal Trade Commission reports this e-mail scam on their website. You receive an e-mail that relays new features from the Social Security Administration that can help you monitor your credit report and know about unauthorized use of your Social

Security number. You are asked to click on a link which allows viruses or malware to be installed on your computer, or a Social Security lookalike


website that asks for your personal information. Social Security always contacts you by mail unless you have an online account established already.

If you do, log into your personal account to check for notices or updates. Don’t follow random links sent to your e-mail.

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

By: Assistant Resident Services Director, TeresaSantana@blueskiestx.org

Please give the following new residents a warm Blue Skies West “Welcome” in your respective neighborhoods. Their phone number(s) will appear on the in-house channel as soon as they become available.

 Lt Col William and Agnes Williamson will be moving into #828 on Friday , Feb 22

BOB’S BLOG

Check out Bob and his “sister” (my daughter’s cat).

They could be twins! Trust me; they were not occupying the same space. They live about two miles from each other.

Bob’s antic of the week: out for an early morning walk on Saturday and someone had dropped a blanket.

Someone else must have come along and hung it on a hand rail, but once Bob saw it —it was all over. He stopped dead in his tracks, staring at it from afar.

Seriously, he put his breaks on and would not go within 10 feet of it! He finally took off running in the opposite direction. Whew, that blanket could have attacked us! Bob saved us both!

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MAINTENANCE

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PEST CONTROL SCHEDULE

By: Coordinator, YvetteBrust@blueskiestx.org

Friday, Feb 12:

STAFF

Friday, Feb 19

Tower Apts – 211-218, 221-228 Tower Apts – 231-238, 241-248

Cottages – 1300-1400 Cottages – 1500

Specials – Exterior Main Bldg Specials – Liberty House, Vista B & C Wing

Ranch Homes – 866, 867, 868 Ranch Homes – 803, 805, 807


MAINTENANCE UPDATE

By: General Manager Maintenance, BrittonStacy@blueskiestx.org

Emergency Siren – Just a reminder, the emergency siren which is tested at 10am on the last Friday of every month, is scheduled for Friday , Feb 26 .

Wildlife Reminder - Please remember Blue Skies West is in the center of a large, rural area. There is a likelihood of encountering wild animals such as armadillos, feral cats, skunks and opossums, etc. We strongly recommend you do not leave pet food out on your porches for your own pets or stray animals. This will only increase the number of wild animal sightings that are not particularly wanted on campus by you or your neighbors.

Email Notifications - Let us know if you would like to sign up for our work order email notifications. When you place a work order by email, you will receive an email notification that a work order has been opened. Once the work order is completed and closed another notification will be sent informing you of what the technician did to complete the work order. There is also a Customer Satisfaction

Survey link attached in the email for your feedback. We encourage everyone to take the survey each time we complete a work order for you. It’s a great way for us to know how we’re doing. If you are interested in email notifications, just make sure to provide your email address to the Maintenance office, and we ’ll get you setup.

CATERED LIVING

By: Catered Living Mgr, MeganFord@blueskiestx.org

Laundry Service – Try out our laundry service this year! For $1.15/lb (pound) we will:

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Wash, dry & fold, pickup & deliver

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All clothes are washed individually (your clothes aren’t washed with another person’s clothes), and we do not use commercial equipment (we use regular washers and dryers)

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We provide all detergent, and Ironing is $2.50 per item

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Large items (i.e. comforters, blankets, rugs, etc.) are $15 per item

Frequently Asked Questions :

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How much does a normal basket of laundry weigh? o Well, that really depends on what is in the basket, as some items weigh more than others. So, that question is a little harder to answer. I can tell you when I average everything out, the average customer gives us about

12lbs of laundry each week which transfers into about $10-15 per week

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Do you weigh the items in front of me so that I can see the weight?


o We can if you would like. Our scale is portable so we can take it with us when we pick up the laundry, otherwise we will weigh it in our laundry room

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Is there a minimum charge? o Yes, the minimum charge is $6 for laundry service. This comes out to roughly 5 lbs of laundry. We can still pick up your laundry if you have less than 5 lbs but you will be charged the $6 minimum

If you are interested in participating in our laundry service, feel free to call the

Catered Living office, and we can answer any questions for you. Our phone number is 568-3285 or you can email me at meganford@blueskiestx.org.

BST WEST WELLNESS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT

MEDICATION PICK-UP SERVICES

Medications obtained from Reid Pharmacy and HEB at Valley-HI Dr are available for pickup at the Wellness Center Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from

1- 4pm. If you have a new prescription that requires immediate use, please notify one of the following Wellness Team Members: Maria Garcia at 568-3417, Marla

Casanova at 568-3356 or Shari Proctor at 568-3355.

WELLNESS LIFE ENRICHMENT STAFF BST WEST SCHEDULE

Shari Proctor, LBSW, Wellness & Life Enrichment Director - Mon, Wed & Fri

Marla Casanova, RN Liaison - Tues & Thurs

Shirley Clay, Resident Counselor - Tues & Thurs

Hope Santos, Health & Wellness Liaison - Mon, Wed, Fri Morning

Maria Garcia, Medication Liaison – Mon, Wed, Fri

NOTES FROM WELLNESS & LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR

ShariProctor@blueskiestx.org

Medina Healthcare System, Friday, Feb 26 @ 10am in the RR Lounge - Janice

Simons, CEO of Medina Healthcare System, along with Rebecca Hinojoza, Chief

Nursing Officer and Dr. Robert Hays will be at BSTW to tell us about their expansion of health care services which will provide BSTW residents with an additional resource for medical services. The Medina Healthcare System, managed by Methodist Healthcare, has expanded beyond a rural community hospital in

Hondo; it now includes a network of facilities and physicians in Hondo, Devine and

Castroville. In April 2016, Medina Healthcare System will open the Medical Clinic of

Castroville that will provide primary care services and give patients access to the 20


specialty groups within the Medina Healthcare System umbrella. If you plan to attend, please sign up in CC3.

Dimensions of Wellness #1, Social – How well are you connected to others – your friends, family and neighbors? Do you engage with your community – are you a member of a club, group or organization with others who share your goals? Do you make the effort to seek out companionship for meals, shopping, dining outs or just hanging out? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, you need to connect with our Life Enrichment Team – Debbie Zazeela and Carol Estala. They can show you how to get going!

RESIDENT COUNSELOR INFORMATION

By: ShirleyClay@blueskiestx.org

Broadway Bank Financial Seminar - Jeffrey S. Nelson, PhD, CFA, CFP®, will present a seminar on “The Markets and the Economy” on Thursday, Mar 3, 10am in CC1,2. Jeffrey is a Senior Vice-President, Portfolio Manager in the Broadway

Bank Wealth Management Division as well as an adjunct faculty member at The

University of Texas at San Antonio where he teaches investment. Sign up in CC3 if you plan to attend.

LIFE ENRICHMENT

Life Enrichment Manager, DebbieZazeela@blueskiestx.org

Activity Coordinator, CarolEstala@blueskiestx.org

Seven Dimensions Of Wellness - Are you living life to the fullest, experiencing the

Seven Dimensions of Wellness? Take a test and learn happiness enhancing strategies to improve the quality of your life. Call Debbie Zazeela.

Changes:

Tuesday, Feb 16, LOSC Luncheon schedule has been changed - it is a special meeting and will be dinner instead of a luncheon . The theme is Awesome 80’s Party

Dinner, bus leaves BST West 4:30pm and BST East at 4:45pm.

Tuesday, Mar 15 - The LOSC listed for Tuesday, Mar 15 has changed to JBSA

Joint Services Luncheon, Tuesday, Mar 29.

The bus leaves BST West 9:30am and

BST East 9:45am.

Corrections:

Tuesday, Mar 22 - Karen Cramer with the SA Symphony Correction: Karen will be here from 1-2pm in the Main Lobby.

Thursday, Mar 24 - Botanical Gardens & Lunch at Anne Marie’s Carriage

House Bistro Correction: The bus leaves BST West, 8:45am not 9am .


AIR FORCE VILLAGES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

We offer our sincere thanks to the donors listed immediately below who provided generous charitable gifts of $10,000 or more in January:

Col and Mrs. Harry E. Michelson, Jr.

Mrs. Mary P. Slater

We are also grateful to the following donors who provided generous support in January!

AFV CHARITABLE FUND AFV CHARITABLE FUND (cont’d.)

Lt Col and Mrs. Edward V. Albert III

Lt Col and Mrs. John R. Albright

Col and Mrs. Francis L. Asbury

Lt Col and Mrs. George N. Backus

Col and Mrs. Johan E. Bayer

Col and Mrs. Don Christian

Capt and Mrs. John Councilman, Jr.

Maj Gen and Mrs. Lewis G. Curtis

Mr. Josh Aller and Ms. Hillary Dixon

Col Sharon Freeto and SMSgt Bill Irwin

Col John Fucik

Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini

Col and Mrs. William M. Goldfein

Maj Gen and Mrs. Adolph P. Hearon

Mrs. Jeffie Hill

Col and Mrs. Richard D. Hoover

Lt Col Bernard L. Hothem

Gen and Mrs. John P. Jumper

Lt Col Robert W. Lamb

Col and Mrs. Joel E. Lichtenstein

Lt Col Bill Linn

Maj Gen and Mrs. John D. Logeman

Gen and Mrs. William R. Looney III

Lt Col and Mrs. Dean K. Mandeville

Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros

Gen and Mrs. William V. McBride

Lt Col and Mrs. Charley L. Michel

Lt Col and Mrs. Harold W. Morgan, Jr.

Col and Mrs. William G. Neubrand

Lt Col and Mrs. Edward J.C. Orbock, Jr.

Col and Mrs. Herbert J. Peck, Jr.

Mrs. Nelle M. Pope

Col and Mrs. Robert E. Smith

Maj and Mrs. Robert T. Smith

Mrs. Hellen F. Steadman

Col Yale F. Trustin

Mrs. Patricia L. Upchurch

Maj and Mrs. Gustave R. Vanderneck

Col Dave Wise

Lt Col and Mrs. Thomas C. Young

WIDOWS IN NEED ENDOWMENT

Col and Mrs. Charles W. Borders

Mrs. Jean H. Bruce

Mrs. Irene L. Carson

CAPT and Mrs. Ralph D. Comer


Col John Fucik

Maj and Mrs. Robert B. Knapp

Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kruger

Col and Mrs. Knute Lawson

Lt Col and Mrs. James D. Martin

Mrs. Clothilde A. Metz

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Metzenthin

Lt Col and Mrs. Mike Morris

Gen and Mrs. Thomas M. Ryan, Jr.

Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne

WIDOWS FELLOWSHIP FUND

AFV I Protestant Church

Mrs. Connie S. Bacon

Dyess AFB Spouses' Club


AFV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REPORT FOR JANUARY (continued)

WIDOWS FELLOWSHIP FUND (cont’d.) HOSPICE CARE FOR HEROES

Lt Col Robert D. Inghram Lt Col James E. Cook


Lt Gen and Mrs. Michael D. McGinty

Maj and Mrs. Charles Neyhart

Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry

Lt Col Wm J. and Mrs. Renu Pollock

Spangdahlem OCSC

FREEDOM HOUSE FUND

Ally Financial Inc Community Relations

AT&T United Way Employee Giving

Col Thomas S. Boone

Lt Col Al Buie


DOCUmation

Col John Fucik

Mrs. Gayl K. Ganskow

Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini

Col and Mrs. Donald J. Hallager

Lt Col Robert D. Inghram

JCPenney Change for the Better

Lt Col Lawrence M. Lewis


Mrs. Jessie K. McKinney

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Pierson

Lt Col John F. Rehm

Sitterle Homes

Col and Mrs. John E. Tucker

Vanguard Resources, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Duane A. Young

FREEDOM HOUSE RESEARCH FUND


Lt Col and Mrs. Ronald N. Moore

Mrs. Nelle M. Pope

Maj Gen and Mrs. Robert B. Tanguy

Col Dave Wise


Mrs. Nan A. Smith


VILLAGE EAST FUND

Col John Fucik

Maj Clara C. Johnson

Dr. David Leas and Dr. Maria Leas

White Elephant at Village East


THE MISSION at Village East

Col John Fucik

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Lucas

Mrs. Yvonne R. Schott


Maj and Mrs. John W. Yingling

VILLAGE WEST FUND

Lt Col Rodney H. Howes

Lt Col and Mrs. Edward J.C. Orbock, Jr.

Thrift Shop at Village West

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wood

THE VISTA at Village West

Mrs. Shirley A. Benner


Ms. Martha E. Johnson

Lt Col and Mrs. James D. Kniker

Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Lindner


Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Metting

Mr. Clifford A. Strieber

LIBERTY HOUSE at Village West

Mrs. Jeffie Hill

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Lucas

Lt Col Glenn W. Taylor

Col Thomas D. White



CONCERT SERIES

Col and Mrs. John A. Clarke

Col John Hilliard


Mrs. Geraldine E. Martin


Mrs. Clothilde A. Metz

Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry

Maj Gerald B. Stepman

Col Yale F. Trustin

CAPT and Mrs. Edward W. Wilson

HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND (cont’d.)

Lt Col and Mrs. John J. Revak

Mrs. Wilma B. Rosencrans

Mrs. Sandra H. Shull

Maj Gen and Mrs. James P. Smothermon

Lt Gen Herman O. Thomson

Col Yale F. Trustin

Col and Mrs. John E. Tucker

Mr. Richard Zabronsky

EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY FUND

Mrs. Shannon Albers

MARY OPAL WOLANIN ENDOWMENT Lt Col and Mrs. George N. Backus

Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry Mrs. Anne A. Bowbeer

Lt Col Anthony F. Santacroce Maj Ellen Cahalan

Maj and Mrs. John W. Yingling

HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND

Maj Gen and Mrs. Jerrold P. Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carpenter

Ms. Marla Casanova

Mrs. Ann Christie

CAPT and Mrs. Ralph D. Comer

Mrs. Rhoda N. Aloy

Appalachian State Student Health Svcs.

Mrs. Scottie M. Bridges

Col and Mrs. Jack P. Bujalski

Col and Mrs. John A. Clarke

Lt Col and Mrs. James M. Conner

Mrs. Dorothy J. Dobbs

Capt and Mrs. John Councilman, Jr.


Lt Col Kathleen and Mr. Jesse Estrada

Col John Fucik

Mrs. Sandra Gonzalez

Lt Col Rodney H. Howes

Mrs. Vanessa Jackson


Col and Mrs. Donald J. Hallager


Col Orlando J. Manci, Jr.

Mrs. Geraldine E. Martin

Gen and Mrs. William V. McBride


Col and Mrs. Billy Miller

Mrs. Carolyn H. Myers

Maj and Mrs. Charles Neyhart


Ms. Nona McElroy

Mrs. Nelle M. Pope

Ms. Audrey Ramsbacher

Col and Mrs. Bobby Rutledge

Mr. Peter Stasker

Col Loyal P. Stewart



Mrs. Cynthia Yanez



We offer a special thank you to those individuals listed immediately below who donated through the AFV II Protestant Church in January to benefit the High Flight Center Fund.

Maj Gen and Mrs. Gary Alkire

Maj and Mrs. Kenneth F. Andrews, Jr.

Col and Mrs. John R. Brooks

Col and Mrs. Don Christian

Lt Col and Mrs. Thomas H. Curtis

Dr. and Mrs. LeBaron W. Dennis

Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin


Mrs. Eileen Hubp

Dr. and Mrs. William H. Jacobs

CDR and Mrs. David C. Marx

Mrs. Sandra Shull

CAPT and Mrs. Edward W. Wilson

We make every effort to prepare a complete and accurate donor listing.

Please accept our apology for any error. If you detect an error, please contact the AFVCF office (568-3211) so that we can correct our records. Thank you.

RESIDENTS’ CORNER

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

Tacos, the Thrift Shop for providing the Band, special thanks to the Dining

Services crew and to all those “Special Helpers” who served. Thank you!

CHECK YOUR BLACK LEATHER JACKET

BY: Wilma Lawson

Do I have your black leather jacket? Do you have my black leather jacket? We must have switched jackets at one of the hang-up areas several weeks ago. Please contact me, and let’s solve this mystery. Thanks!

AIR WARRIOR COURAGE FOUNDATION

By: Wayne Erwin

Recently, there has been considerable publicity and national attention related to the

Wounded Warrior Project. We want to make sure that all of you who have donated so much time, effort, money, furniture, cars and support to our local support program of the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen through SAMMC understand our organization "The River Rats" govern the AWCF (Air Warrior Courage

Foundation) and are not associated with the Wounded Warrior Project . If you are


interested, there is a website that evaluates and rates charities such as the

Wounded Warrior Project and the Air Warrior Courage Foundation. The AWCF is a four-star rated program by this website – Charity Navigator, a non-profit organization that “works…to guide intelligent giving.” This means that, essentially, all donations go to those in need. There is very little overhead and frequently overhead needs are covered by members. In fact, 97% of all donations to AWCF go directly to support the wounded Soldiers, Sailors , Marines and Airmen. If you have questions please contact Mike McGinty or Wayne Erwin. You can read more about those programs at the AWCF website: www.airwarriorcourage.org.

ANIMAL LOVERS

By: Kathy Bader

If you see a stray dog about the campus, let me know, and we shall try to find it a home. We have had good luck with our feral cat program. Four of our wild furry friends were caught last night (on our first attempt) and are undergoing surgery today. They will be returned to their home area on Friday. If anyone has knowledge of any feral cats in their neighborhood, please call me or contact me by internal mail. We have to make sure that both males and females cannot multiply. Thank you.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERT SERIES

By: Ginny Hallager

On Sunday, Jan 31, residents of Blue Skies, and our guests, were privileged to hear the Monte Vista Strings perform right here in our “living room.” The members of the trio were Andrew Small, violin; Lachezar Kostov, cello; and Viktor Valkov, piano.

The program was varied from Beethoven to Bach with each selection presented by a different combination of performers with the exception of Viktor Valkov, who accompanied both Andrew and Lachezar and then performed a solo Sonata by

Rachmaninoff. We were thrilled to hear the duo of Kostov-Valkov perform the

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in a special arrangement created by Viktor Valkov for our concert - a brilliant combination of piano and cello. Our series for 2016 is set.

Put the following dates on your calendars so y ou don’t miss a single one:

April 3 – Eduardo Delgado, piano, our performer through the SAIPC (San

Antonio International Piano Competition)

May 22 – Julian Tello, viola

August 28 – Anthony Bazzani Jazz Trio

October – Sasha Moutouzkine

December 4 – UTSA Master Singers

As you see, we have six concerts this year due to your generosity in supporting the series. Thank you.

DRAC NOTICE

By: Frank Sherman, Chairman

The Dining Room Advisory Council will me today , Thursday, Feb 11 in the

Roadrunner Lounge at 1:30pm .


HONORING NATIONAL KITE FLYING DAY

By: Dottie Conner

Jim and I took Feb 8, the unofficial National Kite Flying

Day, to heart and went off to go fly a kite. It was perfect kite flying weather – windy and sunny.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE ORDERS

By: Ellen Parkhill

Saturday, Feb 13 , starting about 9:30am your personal Girl Scout Cookie orders will be delivered by the scouts. Please advise me if you do not expect to be home, and I will hold them for you. Payment for unpaid orders should be made to me prior to the Saturday delivery date. Thank you!

2016 ASIAN FESTIVAL

By: Ann Christie

The Asian Festival of 2016 “The year of the Monkey” is Saturday, Feb 13 . This event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and so much more. Held at the UTSA Hemisfair Campus, the bus leaves BSTW at 10am .

THE SING-A-LONG STRINGS UKULELE BAND

By: Verna Mae Roberson

The bus leaves at 6:30pm Saturday, Feb 13 for The Legacy Room at Blue Skies

East. Not only will the evening be filled with a variety of songs, but it will also be a fun way to exercise your lungs and heart. Helen Astrid of The Helen Astrid Singing

Academy in London says when you sing, “Your body produces feel good hormones called endorphins which rush around your body. It’s exactly the same when you eat a bar of chocolate. The good news with singing is you don’t gain any calories!” If you’re taking your Valentine to dinner in the Sky Lounge, come on down whenever you finish. Hope to see you there!

SOCIAL CLUB OF BSTW

By: Tom Jones & Frank Sherman, Chairmen

Several months ago, a group of residents indicated interest in participating in a Blue

Skies West Social Club by funding individual liquor storage lockers to be built in the alcoves of the Roadrunner Lounge. The resident driven and management endorsed

“Club” would promote socialization among residents with before and/or after dinner drinks, with the liquor lockers being paid for by the residents utilizing them. A

Committee was formed, a contract for construction of the liquor lockers has been let and we are now ready for construction to begin on the cabinetry.

If you are a new resident or one who has not already indicated your desire to be a part of this “Club,” there will be a short informational meeting in CC3, on Monday,

Feb 15 at 10am .


The “Happy Hours” many residents have in their home prior to dinner, will not be affected, as this will simply be another alternative for getting together and relaxing with your friends or meeting new folks. We hope to see you this coming Monday at

10am in CC3.

BROADWAY BANK ANNIVERSARY

BY: Carol Vandesteeg

The Broadway Bank in Castroville is celebrating their 75 Anniversary this year and will hold an Open House Tuesday , Feb 16-Friday, Feb 19. As part of their

Anniversary Celebration they have invited the following Blue Skies West artists to exhibit artwork in the bank lobby: Gail Coe, Dottie Wallingford, Dougie Clarke, Pat

Holt, Mac McDonald, and Carol Vandesteeg. You are invited to the Open House to view the art display.

LOSC FEBRUARY AWESOME 80’S PARTY

By: Lee Wells

The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club (LOSC) will meet on Tuesday, Feb 16 at the

Lackland Gateway Club from 5-7pm . The theme: A Totally Awesome 80’S Party .

So put on your favorite clothes from the 80’s, bring your spouse or a guest, and kick it up ‘Old School” with our special DJ for the evening. First, second and third place ribbons for best attire! Cost: $15 for O Club members and $17 for everyone else.

The menu is a throwback to the 80’s with: Sloppy Joes, tricolor pasta salad, spinach artichoke dip, fruit trays and a cheese and cracker tray. Dessert is a chocolate pudding moose! Your reservations must be made by noon on Thursday Feb 11 .

Blue Skies West and East members should call Lee Wells with your questions and to make reservations. Everyone must sign up for the bus in the Activity Sign-up

Booklet in your village CC room. The bus will depart from BST West at 4:30pm and from BST East at 4:45pm. Return pickup will be at 7pm.

RESIDENTS’ PHOTOS

By: Ruth Ann Jacko & Tom Ryan

All new residents are invited to Room 112 (across from the Thrift Shop) on

Wednesday morning, Feb 17 , to have their photo taken for the picture board in the hall. Appointments are from 11am-12:30pm ; however, walk-ins are welcome. We also welcome “not so new” residents who wish to have a new photo taken. Please call for more information. Ruth Ann Jacko and Tom Ryan will be looking for you!

HAM BAND NEWS

By: Bill Overacker

The next BST West Amateur Radio Club meeting is on Thursday, Feb 18, at

11:30am in the Roadrunner Lounge. All are welcome to join us to learn more about our exciting ventures, happenings, goals and objectives. Please contact Mike

Slominski for more information. 73-(Best regards in Ham language)


GREAT BOOKS

By: Gus Vanderneck

The next Great Books meeting will be Thursday, Feb 18 , in CC2 at 7pm . We will be reading Katherine Mansfield: “The Daughters of the Late Colonel,” which can be found in Great Conversations Vol 6 . The book can be ordered from greatbooks.org

or (800) 222-5870. Great Books is a group of people who like to read and talk about what they read and their understanding of the reading. There is no agenda and there are no correct answers. All are welcome to join us or to come in and observe what we do. If you have any questions, please call me or email me at gvanderneck@satx.rr.com.

VILLAGE VOICES

By: Valerie Edwards

The Village Voices will be presenting the first concert of 2016, “Wine and Roses” on

Friday, Feb 19 at 7:30pm in the Main Lobby of BST West.

GET TO KNOW YOUR HIGH FLIGHT CENTER

By: Gary Alkire

The new High Flight Center, a gathering place for worship and cultural arts, is 45% designed and an estimated cost to build is determined. As soon as funds are identified, the new addition to BSTW will become a reality. Fundraising is underway and due to the generosity of many, this ecumenical structure promises to be a benefit to all residents in the near future.

On Tuesday, Feb 23, at 11:30am and 3pm , small groups of residents are invited to attend a one-hour informational meeting in the Helen LeMay Room so you may

“Get to know the High Flight Center.” Presentations will focus on the design and proposed use of the High Flight Center. Come and enjoy cookies and sodas as you get details of the new addition to our campus. Sign up in CC3 to attend one of these three meetings to learn about plans for the High Flight Center.

0-CLUB FEBRUARY APPRECIATION NIGHT

By: Ken Wells

"Appreciation Night" will be the fourth Tuesday, Feb 23 , at the Lackland Gateway

Club. The cost is $10.50 for Club members and $12.50 for non-members. Menu: Abuild-your-own salad bar, steamship round, roasted pork loin topped with apples, chicken gentle home, build-your-own baked potato bar, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, french green beans, freshly baked rolls, fresh fruit cups and red velvet cake. There will be music for your listening and dancing pleasure, provided by Doggin Dave

Productions . All Village residents are welcome, and Club members may use their discount coupons. A sign-up sheet for the bus is in the Activity Sign-up Booklet in

CC Rooms at both campuses. Please sign up no later than Monday, Feb 22, at

Noon to ride the bus or remove your name if you no longer going on the bus. The bus will depart BST West at 4:30pm and pick up BST East participants at 4:45pm.

Return trip will depart the Club at 7:30pm. There is no transportation charge for this event.


YOU ARE INVITED

By: Ritchie Seymour

The Protestant Chapel invites all residents and employees to an “Ice Cream Social” on Thursday, Feb 25 at 1:30pm in the Roadrunner Lounge.

GADABOUTS

By: Betty Robertson

Our first outing in 2016 will be to Hondo for lunch at the popular Herman Sons

Steak House on Wednesday, Mar 2 . Please check in with your hostess, Betty

Robertson, at 11am as the bus will leave at 11:15am. All widows, widowers, singles and caregivers are welcome as well as others on the Wait List if there is extra room on the bus. Please sign up no later than noon on Monday, Mar 1 , on the sign-up sheets in CC3. Be sure to add your apartment/phone number and a “W” if you are using a walker.

MARCH BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

By: Ann Wood

Who: All BST West residents and guests are invited

When: Wednesday, Mar 9 , with Hosted Cocktails at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm

Theme: Wearing of the Green

Entertainment: Irish Dancers

Menu: Corned beef served with honey mustard sauce, boiled red potatoes with parsley, cabbage, Waldorf salad, Key lime pie. (A special diet alternative is offered.) Sign-up sheet is located in CC3.

Pictures: Ruth Ann Jacko or Mike Westwood will be available to take the Birthday

& Anniversary pictures from 5-5:30pm in the Helen LeMay Room

Seating Time: Doors open for regular seating at 6pm . Those needing extra time for seating may enter at 5:45pm

Decorations: Sharon Jordan, Jeannie Appel, Katie McOrmond, Fay Miller, Amy

Wheeler.

Suggested Dress: Dinner Dress

Reservations: Note the reservation procedure will return to normal.

The

Reservation Chairpersons are Hilda Cunningham and Patricia McCarthy. 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, Mar 4.

If you need to cancel after 1pm Friday, please call Hilda

Cunningham or Patricia McCarthy. IMPORTANT : If you cancel after 1pm Monday,

Mar 7 , please call the Dining Services Office (568-3232).

Table Reservations: 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. Reservations are not taken through the Dining Room for this event. Each person must sign up including guests.


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, who will be wearing colorful and distinctive name tags, are: Ginny Alloway, Pat & Ruth Benigno, Jack &

Rachel Bujalski, Rudy Carson, Elizabeth Carwile, Walt & Marilyn Goff, Mary Hall,

Andy Hebrank, Lyn Henderson, Don & Audrey Logeman, Joe Manci, June

McLaren, Ron & Annie Moore, Mary Parriott, Sue Robert, Rosemarie Schelling,

Denise Schiff, Don & Gina Skucas, Stump Sowada, Gene & Mary Tucker, Allen &

Martha Wesson.

2016 JOINT SERVICES LUNCHEON

BY: Lee Wells

Tickets are now on sale to all military spouses and will be sold from Feb 1 –28.

This year’s Joint Services luncheon is hosted by the Lackland OSC and will be on

Tuesday, Mar 29 at the Lackland Gateway Club from 10am-2pm . The theme is

“Bloom where you’re planted.” Guest speaker: Suzie Schwartz, VP of Military

Spouse Programs for Victory Media (Military Spouse Magazine) and spouse of former Chief of Staff, General (Retired) Norton Schwartz. Cost: $30 per person. It includes a plated dinner (choice of beef brisket, bbq chicken or vegetarian).

Reservations will be accepted by mail only and must be received no later than Feb

28 . Blue Skies OSC members should already have received their reservation document (by e-mail or internal mail) to complete and mail. If anyone needs a form please contact me and I will put it in internal mail for you. Let me know when you make a reservation and sign up for the bus in the Activity Signup Booklet at your village CC room. The bus will depart BST West at 9:30am from BST East at

9:45am. Return pickup will be at 2pm.

FIBER ARTS LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW

By: Estelle Sutton

Fiber Arts of San Antonio will hold its Annual Style Show and Luncheon at the beautiful Oak Hills Country Club on Saturday, Apr 9 . Mark your calendars now for this fabulous, always sold-out, event featuring a silent auction, raffle, selected vendors and so much more. Proceeds are for scholarship programs for students enrolled in Art & Design Programs at local universities. For tickets, make your $60 check out to: Estelle Sutton, Blue Skies East and place in the internal mail. Your name will be placed on the reserved list which is your ticket.

You will enjoy a special show, so don’t miss it. The bus leaves BST West at 9:45am .

OVERTIME

By: Mac McDonald

On the 6th day the Lord worked overtime creating a military wife.

Because HE knew that Warriors need a girl to wed that could knock them in the head.

But, in creating such a wife, HE ran into troubling specs.

The spec's list was long, not so much to meet a warrior's needs,

But, to control his deeds.


Gabriel saw the Lord's dilemma, and flew in. On his knees said, "Sir, why not another Eve? Shapely and able to manipulate her man?"

The Lord thundered, "Standard specs do not fit the woman I see!"

Upon hearing the thunder Michael came in,

With thoughts he wanted the Lord to consider: "Sir, as your chief Warrior Angel,

It seems to me - the warrior breed will not need a delicate Eve. Please Sir, review my military specs and you will see, it's a perfect woman for the warrior breed.

”

"Let me see," the mighty Lord boomed. It read:

Military Wife , hard corps, 1A, dedicated of class, independent dependent, qualities for being both mother and father, able to host the most and still give a toast; plan and execute household moves around the world, have kisses that comfort a hurting child, and give their warrior reason to stay awhile.

Satan, watching from below, uttered in horror, "OMG! Dedicated class she be! Lord protect me!"

Gabriel looked at the model of this mil spec, some tall, some short, but all lovely and fair. He touched his finger to her cheek and held it wet into the air. "It leaks!" he exclaimed.

"That's not a leak," smiled the Lord, "It's a tear." "What's it for?" the angels asked.

Satan sighed knowing a tear proves she is a tough and sensitive being that he cannot bluff, and departed in a huff.

The Lord said, "It shows: joy, sorrow, pain, loneliness and pride.

”

"What?" the angels exclaimed.

The Lord, with kind eyes said, "Yes, her warrior will give her joy, and she too he.

They'll have sorrow and pain. There will be loneliness during deployments, but, oh, the many adventures they'll have!

”

Thus, on that 6th day, in overtime, God made this unique creature as wife to be for the warrior breed.

Dedicated to our wives from all the Warriors of BSTW this Valentine


LIBERTY HOUSE

By: Liberty House Admin Assistant, BrandyGarcia@blueskiestx.org

Activities Saturday, Feb 13 – Friday, Feb 19, 2016

Saturday, Feb 13 - Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm

Sunday, Feb 14 - LH King & Queen Candlelight Lunch 11:30am , Bingo in the LH

Activity Room 3:15pm, DVD of the Holy Land in the LH Theater 7pm

Monday, Feb 15 - Video Lead Exercise 10am

Tuesday, Feb 16 - Video Lead Exercise 10am, Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 17 - Exercise w/Linda 10am , Bingo in the LH Activity Room

3:15pm

Thursday, Feb 18 - Video Lead Exercise 10am , Bible Study in the LH Activity

Room 3pm

Friday, Feb 19 - Exercise w/Linda 10am , Cooking ClassResident’s Favorite

Recipe in the LH Activity Room 3:15pm

Activities Saturday, Feb 20 – Friday, Feb 26, 2016

Saturday, Feb 20 - Ice Cream Social in the LH Lobby 2:30pm, Movie in the LH

Theater 2:30pm

Sunday, Feb 21 - Bingo in the LH Activity Room 3:15pm

Monday, Feb 22 - Video Lead Exercise 10am

Tuesday, Feb 23 - Video Lead Exercise 10am, Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 24 - Exercise w/Linda 10am , Bingo in the LH Activity Room

3:15pm

Thursday, Feb 25 - Video Lead Exercise 10am , Bible Study in the LH Activity

Room 3pm

Friday, Feb 26 - Exercise w/Linda 10am , Ice Cream Sundae Social in the LH

Lobby 3:15pm


THE VISTA

By: Activities Coordinator, PaulaQualls@blueskiestx.org

Sunday, Feb 14 – Willow Chapel 9:30am , Music with Art 10:30am , Sunday

Fellowship 11am , Valentine’s Lunch/music 12-1pm , Movie Time w/Popcorn 2-4pm

Monday, Feb 15 – Exercise 10:30am , Short Stories 11am , In-Room Visits 2-3pm ,

B/A Party music with Frank 3:30pm , Coffee Hour 5pm

Tuesday, Feb 16 – Exercise 10:30am , Arts 11 am, Baking 2pm, In-Room Visit 2-3pm ,

Sorry 3:30pm , Coffee Hour 5pm, Music with Col. Trustin 6:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 17 – Devotional 10am , Exercise 10:30am , Music & Memory 11am ,

In-Room Visits 2-3pm , Bingo 3:45pm

Thursday, Feb 18 - Exercise 10:30am , Short Stories 11am , In-Room Visits 2-3pm ,

Cards 4 pm, Coffee Hour 5pm, Music with Arland 6:30pm

Friday, Feb 19 – Exercise 10:30am, Movie Time 11am , Sweet Pipes 12-1pm ,

Happy Hour 3:30pm, Coffee Hour 5pm

Saturday, Feb 20 – Movie Time 10:30am , High Flight Chapel 11am ,

Willow Chapel 11am , Self-Directed Activity

Sunday, Feb 21 - Willow Chapel 9:30am , Music with Art 10:30am , Sunday Fellowship

11am , Movie Time w/Popcorn 2-4pm

Monday, Feb 22 - Exercise 10:30am , Short Stories 11am , In-Room Visits 2-3pm ,

Bingo with Alice Mechling 3:30pm , Coffee Hour 5pm

Tuesday, Feb 23 – Line Dancing 10am , Crafts 11 am, Baking 2pm,

In-Room Visits 2-3pm , Baking 2pm , Coffee Hour 5pm

Wednesday, Feb 24 - Devotional 10am , Exercise 10:30am , Music & Memory 11am ,

In-Room Visits 2-3pm , Bingo 3:45pm

Thursday, Feb 25 - Exercise 10:30am , Short Stories 11am , In-Room Visits 2-3pm ,

Dominoes 4pm, Coffee Hour 5pm, Road Runner delivery

Friday, Feb 26 – Quarry 10am-2pm , Exercise 10:30am, Movie Time 11am ,

In-Room Visits 2-3pm , Happy Hour 3:30pm, Coffee Hour 5pm

Saturday, Feb 27 - Movie Time 10:30am , High Flight Chapel 11am , Willow Chapel

11am , Self-Directed Activity


RELIGION

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

By: Dougie Clarke

There is an Episcopal Service with the Holy Eucharist 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.

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

Wednesday - Mar 9, 3:30 pm , Penance Service in the High Flight Chapel

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 - 3:30pm , Rosary/Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament held in the

Willow Chapel.

Third Wednesdays - Catholic Council meets at 10am in CC2. Guests welcome.

Fridays - 1-5 pm , Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

St. Vincent de Paul, Castroville - First Saturday Donations is now accepting warm clothing donations and space heaters. Please contact Mary Tucker.

Pastoral Ministry - 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, please contact Catholic Chaplain Carolyn Myers, BCC.


AFV II PROTESTANT CHURCH

By: Church Secretary, CarmenPerez@blueskiestx.org

Protestant Services: Sunday, Feb 14 Sunday, Feb 21

High Flight Chapel Pastor Dan Figueroa

9:30am and 11am

Willow Chapel 9:30am Pastor Gil Richardson

& Freedom House 10:45am

Pastor Gil Richardson

Pastor Wayne Knutson

This schedule is subject to change without notice.

Bible Study And Weekday Service Schedule

Tuesday Morning Bible Study - held Tuesday at 9am in CC1 with Connie

Wyckoff. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday Devotional Service During Lent – A Special Service, which includes a devotional message, will be held in the High Flight Chapel at 10am . The

Wednesday Devotional Service will resume after Lent. For more information, please contact the church office.

Lenten Season – Each Wednesday during Lent there will be a special service which will include a devotional message in the High Flight Chapel at 10am.

Holy Week Services Schedule :

Palm Sunday, Mar 20 Easter Cantata included in 9:30am and 11am Services

Maundy Thursday, Mar 24 – Service with Communion 7pm

Good Friday, Mar 25 – “The Story of the Crucifixion,” 10am

Everyone is welcome to all services.

Ladies’ Bible Study – Thursdays at 10am in the Theater at Liberty House. A new series of lessons began on Thursday, Jan 14. The seven-week study is entitled

“The Armor of God” and is a Biblical description of the believer’s inventory to battle the forces of evil. Priscilla Shirer is the video teacher and Ginny Hallager is the facilitator. Workbooks are $13 each. If you have any questions, please contact

Ginny Hallager or Nita Peck.

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 today. The public is invited. For more information, contact Jim or Nita Peck.

Church Membership - If you desire to unite with Air Force Village II Protestant

Church you may transfer your membership by letter or statement. You may also request dual membership whereby you retain membership in your present church.

If you do not belong to a church, you may join by profession of faith. If you have belonged to a church, you may also join by reaffirmation of faith. For more information, please speak to one of the Pastors.


Welcome!! We encourage you to find a spiritual home in one of the vibrant

Communities of Faith here at BST West!

SUNDAY EVENING SERIES

By: Jim & Nita Peck

The first Sunday series in February only , will be held on Sunday, Feb 14, instead of Feb 7. Location for the series is the third floor theater of Liberty House at

7pm . This is a series of lectures by Ray Vander Lann, a noted scholar and archeologist dealing with the Middle East and Biblical Israel. Join us as we tour the ancient sights and listen to Ray Vander Lann explain the historical significance of each site, and how this history relates to Christian living today. Discussion time and refreshments follow. You will enjoy it.

PRAY FOR OUR NATION

By: Ren Vandesteeg

Residents are invited to join others to pray for our nation on the first and third

Thursdays of every month, at 10am in the Helen LeMay Room. Our country needs our prayers. Please pray!

GOD IN THE VALLEY

By: Ren Vandesteeg

“Then the man of God went to the king of Israel and said, ‘This is what the Lord says: ’The Arameans have said, ‘The Lord is a god of the mountains and not of the valleys.’ So I will defeat this vast army for you. Then you will know that I am the

Lord.’” I Kings 20: 28, The Holy Bible . We all have valleys in our lives. Accidents, misunderstood, loss, you name it. Ever feel like your prayers hit the ceiling and fall back down with a thud? For believers, God says He is the God of our valleys.

“ You talk of faith way up on the mountain

But talk comes easy, when life’s at its best

Now it ’s down in the valleys of trials and temptations

That’s where your faith is really put to the test.

For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley,

When things go wrong, He’ll make them right

And the God of the good times, is still God in the bad times

The God of the day is still God in the night.” ~Lynda Randle

SPORTS, GAMES AND SCORES

DARTS ASSOCIATION

By: Tom Carter

A regulation dart board has been donated and installed in the Billiard

Association/Dabblers room. To practice throwing or have a personal game, check out the billiard closet key from the Front Desk, and use the darts in the large jar on the closet shelf. See you at the toe line.


BRIDGE RESULTS

By: Ellen Parkhill, Reporter

Saturday, Jan 23

1. D. Wise 2. R. Comer 3, J. McKinney 4. B. Tanguy 5. M. Freeman

Slam: D. Schiff/B. Tanguy

Monday, Jan 25

1. E. Frisch/B. Tanguy 2. K. Duncan/D. Skucas 3. J. Tuttle/B. Wilson

4. R. Comer/J. McKinney Slams: L. Shockley/J. Siefkens; D. Neubrand/E. Parkhill

Thursday Nite, Jan 28

1. Parkhills 2. J. Tuttle/A. Wesson 3. E. Kendrex/T. Thomson

4. R. McCarthy/E. Orbock 5. A. Wheeler/A. Wood

Slam: M. Greer/L. Tisdale, E. Jackson/B. Linn

Saturday, Jan30

1. D. Wise 2. A. Christie 3. E. Kendrex 4. M. Greer 5. E. Frisch

Monday, Feb 1

1. J. Tuttle/B. Wilson (slam) 2.E. Frisch/B. Tanguy 3. A. Wheeler/A. Wood

4. B. Curtis/A. Graves 5. R. Comer/E. Kendrex

Thursday Nite, Feb 4

1. K. Duncan/A. Wesson 2. S. Beals/R. Comer 3. J. Tuttle/D. Van Dine

4. A. Wheeler/A. Wood 5. E. Kendrex/T. Thomson

Grand Slam: Parkhills; Slam: I. Landry/J. Reedy

BRIDGE – DUPLICATE STYLE

By: Al Wesson

A new bridge game started on Tuesday, January 26 at 6:30pm in CC3. The game will be played in duplicate style; that is, everyone will play the same hands and the scoring is relative to the other pairs. No master points will be awarded. If possible, sign up by noon on Tuesday in CC3 so we can anticipate the number of tables that we will have. If you do not have a partner, come anyway and another single may be available for you to join. If you have a partner and did not sign up, come by anyway. You and your partner need to show up at least 10 minutes early. Entry fee will be $1 per person. The game will be scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month . More Tuesdays will be added if participation warrants it. Contact Al

Wesson, Bob Tanguy or Eleanor Frisch for more information.

BST WEST PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION

By: Tom Carter

Join us to play the fastest growing sport in the USA and have some fun with other

BST residents and guests. Pickleball is played on a small court (about one-half of a tennis court), and provides seniors an ideal venue for getting exercise. Gender or strength is no advantage in this sport. We have the required paddles, balls, nets, etc., so come out, and we’ll show you how easy it is to play. For further information, contact Ralph Comer, Helen Vanderneck, Don or Debbie Christian or Tom Carter.

Playing dates and times are:


On Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11am, we play indoors at the Medina Base

Fitness Center, meeting in the BST West Main Lobby at 8:30am to caravan to the base .

Also on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9-11am, another group plays at the BST

West tennis courts (In inclement weather all go to Medina).

On Saturdays, 8-10am, we play at the BST West tennis courts.

NATIONAL MAH JONGG LEAGUE

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; Saturdays from 1-3:30pm in

CC1.

WRIGHT PAT MAH JONGG

By: Martha Wesson

We had a nice day of play in CC3 at 1pm on Tuesday at the end of Jan, but for some reason we had a really fun day Feb 2 that was so good some of us just didn’t want to give up and go home. We did eventually at 4:15pm, of course, but not until

Annie had wo n a total of 11 games for the two weeks (not in a row, but still…), and

Lynn (our Ohio Snowsuit champ) and Dot (our Idiots champ*) had six wins each.

There were six Razzle wins by Sande, Marilyn, Dot (two wins) and Lynn (also two wins). There were a few unusual or harder hands such as Hi-Jacks, Chopsticks and Windy Gates by Annie, Terminews, Tri Numbers and Heavenly Gates by

Martha and Picket Fence by Dot and Katherine. Sharon won with her ever favorite,

Mish Mash with no pungs (that’s an inside joke…sorry). The Hand of the Day went to Annie the first week and Marilyn the second week, but only after fierce competition and carrying-on from Nan, who actually had the title for a while and the many others who “almost won.” (* Idiots is a real hand - #60 - consisting of four like tiles in each of the three suits and a pair of winds or dragons. It is not a description of the person playing the hand as some people have misinterpreted due to its appeal to this rather wild and crazy group.)

ROADRUNNER GOLF

By: Katherine Rajczi

Monday, Jan 11, Points - The team of Mike Kasper, John Rehm, and Jim Kniker took front, back, and total with +11.5, -3.5, and +8. The team of Dick Fouss, John

Revak, Gene Kircus, and Bill Miller came along to provide the prize money.


Thursday, Jan 14, Points - We again have one team taking all the prize money today. Jim Kniker, Mike Kasper, and Bill Miller scored +6, -8, and -2 to take front, back, and total. No one on the team of Don Logeman, Al Buie, and John Rehm was having a good day. I won’t embarrass them by reporting the scores.

Monday, Jan 18, Points – Well, it seems no one had a good day today. The team of Mike Kasper, Dick Fouss, Jim Kniker, and Jim Pierson won front, back, and total with scores of -1, -3, -4. The team of Gene Kircus, John Revak, and Bill Miller we shall just say played much worse.

Thursday, Jan 21 - It appears today was not much better then Monday. John

Rehm, Bill O’Hara, and Bill Miller won the front with a -7.5. Jim Pierson, Dick

Fouss, Mike Kasper, and Gene Kircus won the back and total with scores of -7 and

-15. Hope this gets better soon. This is getting embarrassing.

Monday, Jan 25, Points - First let me say congratulations to Ginny Hallager who had birdies on the team of Gene Kircus, Ginny Hallager, Dick Fouss, and Jim

Pierson were on fire on the front 9 shooting +13, not so well on the back with only

+1, giving a total of +14. This was good enough to take 1 st

on the front and for total.

The team of Tommy Thompson, Bill O’Hara, and John Revak took first on the back with +3.5. The last team (in more ways the one) was Mike Kasper, Katherine

Rajczi, and Jim Kniker just came along to enjoy the day and provide prize money for the other teams.

Thursday , Jan 28, Points - The team of Bill Miller, Mike Kasper, John Rehm, and

Jim Pierson defaulted to a win on the front with -2.5. The team of Pat Kelley, Gene

Kircus, Jim Kniker, and Tom Young squeaked to a win on the back with a 8. Bill’s team took total with a score of -11. I think it is fair to say no one was playing their best game.

Monday, Feb 1, Points - Gene Kircus, Gayle Ganskow, Jim Pierson, and Tom

Curtis took first and total with +16 and +18 just beating out the team of Mike

Kasper, Dick Fouss, and John Revak who shot +15 on the front. (Bet they thought they had a winning score.) The back was won by Tommy Thomson, Tom Young,

Jim Kniker, and Katherine Rajczi with +4.5. Also playing were John Rehm, Bill

O’Hara, and Bill Miller.

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. For more information you can contact Bill

Miller, me, or any of the others you see here in our weekly report.

BST WEST BILLIARD ASSOCIATION NEWS

By: Robert Yanke

9-Ball, Tuesday, Jan 26 :  . Ten players today so we chose partners. 1st game went so fast that two players did not get a shot, won by Tomcat/Wild Bill with a lucky hit on the 9 ball. 2nd game Lite/Chicago won with small run & setup. 3rd game was won by Tomcat/Wild Bill with a setup. Lite/Chicago advanced to the finals in the


4th game with a setup. Tommygun/Pro won three quick games in the lower level, but lost to the unbeaten Lite/Chicago when they made a great long shot.

Congratulations Lite/Chicago!!

8-Ball, Saturday, Jan 30 :  Again 10 players so it is partners again! 1st game

Tommy/Dandy won with a setup, and 2nd game Wild Bill/Big John won with an overtime lag and 3rd game was won by Tommy/Dandy with an overtime lag. 4th

Tommy/Dandy advanced to the finals with another overtime lag! Lower level,

Swede/Chicago won two games with a setup and a lag to advance to the finals.

Tommy/Dandy gave them the 1st game a setup and then they turned around and gave Tommy/Dandy a setup for game and match! Congratulations Tommygun and

Dandy Don!

9-Ball, Tuesday, Feb 2 :  Irish won the 1st game with a small run and Lite won the

2nd game with wild combo. 3rd game Tomcat won with a small run. 4th game Big

John won with a wild bank, and 5th game T-man won with a good combo bank. 6th game won by Big John who then allowed Lite to advance undefeated to the finals with a small run. Lower level Irish & Pro were doing well until they both were beaten by Big John and Big John took the tournament away from the unbeaten Lite with some good shots and a lot of luck. Congratulations “Big Bird”, I mean “Big John!!”

8-Ball, Saturday, Feb 6 :  Pro won the 1st game with a small run and Wild Bill won the 2nd game with an overtime lag. Tomcat was setup in the 3rd game and T-man won the 4th game, 5th game, Pro won with a nice bank. 6th game Tomcat won and

7th game was won by Pro with an overtime lag. Pro advanced to the finals with a setup in the 8th game. Lower level was a real “Cat Fight,” but it shook out with

Tomcat winning the right to meet the unbeaten Pro. The final game was fairly fast with Pro finally getting a setup to win game and tournament!

Pool Time change: Vote was taken to change Saturdays starting time to 2pm.

Passed unanimously so both days will be at 2pm!!!


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