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JANUARY 2019

A Message from Grace:

Happy New Year! As we look ahead to 2019, we wish you nothing but health, happiness and humor.

Between our Wreath Festival and Holiday Parties, this past month was busy and fun-filled. With all the festivities, lots of help was needed and the demand was certainly met. We thank all of you who came to decorate, entertain, work at or participate in our many holiday events. You filled the building with genuine holiday spirit.

Our winter calendar is quite full. In addition to all of our classes, there will be a fun “Game Show” rendition of our monthly Tea, two informational seminars, a trip and more this month.

None of our classes and events would be possible without your support. Many thanks to all who donated to Founders Hall in 2018. I hope that we can count on your support again this year. Cheers to an exceptional 2019!

Founders Hall is a Donor-Supported Education and Recreation Center for Individuals Age 60 and Older

193 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 • 203.431.7000 • www.founders-hall.org • facebook: Founders Hall RidgefieldM/W/F: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tu/Th: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

HIGHLIGHTS

JAN. 1 Closed 2 Winter Semester begins 10 Book Discussion: The Signature of All Things 11 Tea: Game Show sponsored by RVNA 14 Trip: Warhol at the Whitney 18 Seminar: Preserving Autonomy as Independence Declines 25 Seminar: Eye Health

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SEMINARS

Preserving Autonomy as Independence DeclinesFriday, Jan.18, 1pm

Attorney Alyson R. Marcucio will discuss planning techniques both seniors and their families can use to maintain the senior’s autonomy even though their independence might be declining. This will include touching on incapacity documents (powers of attorney, for example) that everyone should have as they age to ensure that their affairs can be managed even if an individual is unable to handle them for his or herself.

Eye HealthFriday, Jan. 25, 1pmMirela Krasniqi, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist in Glaucoma and Anterior Segment surgery. She will discuss signs and treatment of glaucoma and anterior segment conditions, as well as other eye health issues including advanced and complex cataract cases.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Book Discussion

The SignaTure of all ThingS

Thurs. Jan., 10 at 3 PM

Written by Elizabeth Gilbert, this novel follows Alma Whittaker,

daughter of a botanical explorer.

Game Show Tea

Fri., Jan. 11, 2 - 3:30 PM

Let’s play The Feud! Join us for a afternoon of tea, snacks

and a side of silly.

Winter Semester Classes begin on

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Weather-related Closings

Find information at:

Website: founders-hall.org

Facebook: Founders Hall Ridgefield

TV: WFSB (3) and WTNH (8)

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January at the Movies

God’s Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness 2 pmPastor Dave responds to the unimaginable tragedy of having his church, located on the grounds of the local university, burned down.2018, Megan Alexander, Adeeja Anderson PG, 105 mins.

7 Days in Entebbe 2 pmInspired by the true events of the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, and the most daring rescue mission ever attempted.2018, Zina Zinchenko, Ben Schnetzer PG-13, 107 mins.

My Cousin Vinny 2 pmTwo New Yorkers are accused of murder in rural Alabama and an inexperienced, loudmouth lawyer not accustomed to Southern rules and manners, comes in to defend them.1992, Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei R, 120 mins.

Stepford Wives 2:30 pmThe secret to a Stepford wife lies behind the doors of the Men’s Association of how women become different and immobilized robots.2004, Nicole Kidman, Bette Midler PG-13, 93 mins.

Inside Man 2 pmDispatched to the scene of a bank robbery, detective Keith Frazier must match wits with a cunning thief who’s always one step ahead of the cops. When a loose-cannon negotiator is called on for help, the unstable situation spins out of control. 2006, Denzel Washington, Clive Owen R, 129 mins.

The Seagull 2:30 pmIn the early 20th century, an aging actress and her lover visit the estate of her elderly brother.2018, Saoirse Ronan, Elisabeth Moss PG-13, 98 mins.

The Guardians 2 pmWomen are left behind to work a family farm during the Great War.2017, Nathalie Baye, Laura Smet Not rated, 138mins.

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Join Us!

Please note that the schedule could change based on availability. Bingo Fridays* 1 - 3 pm*

Canasta Thursdays 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Gardeners Third Friday 1 - 2:30 pm

Mah Jongg Thursdays 10am - 12 pm Mexican Train Wed. 2:30 - 4:30 pm Dominoes

Needlework Thursdays 12 - 1:45 pm

Pinochle Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Quilting Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm

Rug Hooking Wed. 1:30 - 4 pm

Scrabble Thursdays 12:45 - 2:45 pm

Walking Mon./Wed. 8:20 am

Weaving Wednesdays 10 am-12 pm

Wood Carving Mondays 1:30 - 4 pm

*except Jan. 11

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“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language

And next year’s words await another voice.”

- T.S. Eliot

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The spirit of the season shone bright last month. Decorators, wreath and boxwood tree designers, performers, kitchen

volunteers and everyone else who lent a helpful hand, we so appreciate your time and talents.

You, too, can be a volunteer! We always need help, especially with mailings and teas. Currently, we have an extra need for talented bakers. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact our events and volunteer manager, Kimberly Anderson, to hear about all the volunteer opportunities at Founders Hall.

“Many Hands Make Light Work.” - John Heywood

Founders Hall, a 501(c)3 public charity incorporated under the name Founders Hall Foundation, Inc., was established by the Couri and Goldstone families. The Foundation has an agreement with the town of Ridgefield to lease the land and run Founders Hall through 2022, with the option for future extensions. With continued support from generous people like you, the Foundation will run Founders Hall for generations to come.

JOINING GENERATIONS

VALUED VOLUNTEERS & CALLING ALL BAKERS

The holidays are a time to come together and that was the case at Founders Hall. We happily welcomed youth singers, dancers and gingerbread decorators to join us in celebrating the season.

Boxwood tree designer volunteers were hard at work prepping for the Wreath Festival.

Youth singers from Ridgefield Montessori School serenaded our members with a variety of Christmas and Hanukkah songs.

A local Girl Scout Troop participated in our first Gingerbread House Decorating Contest.

Dancers from The Ridgefield School of Dance performed portions of The Nutcracker at our

Wreath Festival Opening Party. The Ridgefield School of Dance dazzled members with various performances at our

Nutcracker Tea.

Please consider leaving a Legacy Gift to Founders Hall through Founders Circle. Founders Circle is a group of people who recognize the value Founders Hall brings to their lives and want future generations to benefit from it as well. By leaving a bequest to Founders Hall in their wills, Founders Circle members are helping to ensure its future.To learn more, please contact Cindy Nesbitt.

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DEVELOPMENT

New Members(as of Dec 10)

Tim BrunnerEllen CampbellSkip CliffordJoanne CreightonTom CreightonBarbara FisherMike FisherDoug GibsonJoe HoganEric JohnsonBridget JohnsonJoel LimoncelliEileen LimoncelliRobi MargolisDona McDermottDavid McThomasCindi MullinsSuzanne PandjirisRon SchaeffnerShelley SchonbergRoselinde TorresAnn TwidyEva Warner

Eileen Wilson

anonymouS (2)Joan anTkiw*STephen anTkiw

roSe m. anTonucci *ThereSa Bach

Bonnie BarreTT

lori BeriSford

John BeriSford

lee V. Blum*Joan BuBerT

Jim chriSTiano

Jeanne cook

elaine couri

John couri

deanna cunningham

Jack danielS *Julienne danielS

Please consider leaving a Legacy Gift to Founders Hall through Founders Circle. Founders Circle is a group of people who recognize the value Founders Hall brings to their lives and want future generations to benefit from it as well. By leaving a bequest to Founders Hall in their wills, Founders Circle members are helping to ensure its future.To learn more, please contact Cindy Nesbitt.

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”~ Audrey Hepburn

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Jim kelly

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doloreS macneill

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Our biennial Wreath Festival attracted hundreds of community and surrounding area attendees. Between our Wreath and Swag sales, Holiday Boutique and Gingerbread Decorating Contest, we raised over $44,700 for Founders Hall. Thank you again to all who played a part in making this Wreath Festival a success.

Please consider leaving a Legacy Gift to Founders Hall through Founders Circle. Founders Circle is a group of people who recognize the value Founders Hall brings to their lives and want future generations to benefit from it as well. By leaving a bequest to Founders Hall in their wills, members are helping to ensure its future. To learn more, please contact Cindy Nesbitt.

Thank you to our donors from November 11th - December 10th

Joseph Adams, Jr. ^Dot and Jack AlexanderVeronica AlfredoAnonymousRose M. Antonucci *John and Lori Berisford °Phyllis Best ^Lee V. Blum *Michael and Barbara Boeckmann ^William and Doris BosworthGene and Nancy BrandonJonathan and Laura BrennanJoy and David BrennerBG and Dale BrownAnn BuccittiGail A. BuschJo Ann and Michael CaliDavid and Martha CampbellMargie CampbellNadine Cancell & Craig CurryLaurel CareyPat CareyChris and Laurie ChristiansenSally and Martin CohenCohen and Wolf, P.C.Jeanne Cook °Kathy and Doug CoombsDr. and Mrs. John Costa

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DEVELOPMENT

Thank you to our donors from November 111h - December 10th (Cont’d)John and Elaine Couri °Christina and Frederick CowlesMr. and Mrs. Dennis J. CrillyChris and Laurie ChristiansenSally and Martin CohenCohen and Wolf, P.C.Jeanne Cook °Kathy and Doug CoombsDr. and Mrs. John CostaJohn and Elaine Couri °Christina and Frederick CowlesMr. and Mrs. Dennis J. CrillyMary CroninJane and Mark CupkovicChester G. DalzellDon and Kam DaughtersBill and Marge DavidsonElizabeth M. DolenAnita and Nick DonofrioJoe and Alison Doucet ^Tracy and Brett Dubin ^Barbara and Jon ElkowMr. and Mrs. Robert EllisInga EngstromAnn B. ErskineGeorgeann FagasAngelina & Vincent Falotico ^Lee and Brenda FinkelLiz FleuetteCarl and Joan ForcheskiDavid and Carolyn FosterDorothy M. FranksMelody and Neal FritzChristine T. Gardner ^Patricia and Jim GareauMrs. Phyllis GargiuloFay GaudetKaren and Ira GerardSherry and Paul GervaisDeeDee and Michael GierschJim and Sally GilrainRichard and Evelyn Godbout °Ray GoddardRela GolanJoan GoldbergLiz and Steven Goldstone °Marilyn GordonCarol GrassoThe Greens at CannondaleNina GregoryRabbi Jon and Jean Haddon

Wendy HandlerIrma HarkinsJoan and Peter HeinsohnThe HellmansGary Henderson and Karen Marie SmithMrs. Ruth I. Holzthum ^Jim and Jean Horend ÎBM Employee ServicesMargot and Paul Ingrassia ^Janet JacobsPamela and William JaegerPat Jeniski ^Kathryn and Brian JohannssenRose JoyceMary KalettaLinda and Steve KazlauskasTerry Keller Êlizabeth KempDiane KernerCeline KerteszAnnette KhazadianArline and Robert KimerlingGeorge and Carol KingEdith and Leo KleineJohn and Michele KohariRichard and Gigi KoleszarPeter and Sandy KoppenJennifer and Ron KubickFrank and Bunny LancasterBill and Bernadette LangensteinPaul and Stella LangerElsie Millaway and Michael LaPlanteLinda Laqueur ^Carl and Christine LecherBob and Lori LenzTom Lesko °Dale LigiAnita LindseyChristine and Philip LodewickCarole Long ^Betty LynchSuzanne MacAvoyFrank and Sharon Madden ^Michele & Richard Mahland ^Tom and Patti Maloney ^Vincent and Marilyn Maneri ^Sal & Janet Gebbia Mannuccia ° ^John and Jeanette Mannuzza ^

Maplewood at NewtownDorothy MarcianoLauren S. MarianiAnne T. Martin ^Linda MassieB. William MayerPat and Frank McPikeMarilyn and Louis Mezzo ^Bil Mikulewicz and Sara SchragerDean and Theresa MillerVictor Mimeault ^Luba MolnarTeresa MongelliJudy MontanerMary R. Morrisroe ^Raymond and Helen MorseAnita G. Moss ^Chris and Marion MuellerDeborah MurphyAlthea NolanJanet OrlowLinda and Glenn OstranderRichard and Grace OwczarzakBill and Regina OwensSteph PaganoFrancis and Joan PannoAlberta and Bob PappollaStephanie ParkeTimi and Peter ParsonsGene and Joanne PassaroRichard and Marianne PattersonSheila PearlHerb PearsonMarianne Pei ^Pamela PeroneFranziska Pfeiffer ^Carl A. PforzheimerLou Rae PowersKathleen Preli ^Tom & Mary Laura Pritchard °Prudential FoundationJohn and Barbara QueiroloRich Farm Ice CreamDiane RichterRidgefield LibraryRight at HomeKent and Margaret Rohrer Êllen RossPatricia and Stephen RossLee and Steve Rossetter

Nancy Rowe and Scott LoomisKarin RuebeckDavid Sachs and Linda Shackelford ^Joanne Christiano SalernoInge SandsMrs. F. F. Randolph, Jr.Dave and Geri SchneiderAnne and Roger Scott °Paul SembratElizabeth ShabanSteve and Myrna ShomsteinPamela and Edward SimoneauWalter and Sabina SlavinEd and Grace SmithJohn and Lynda SommaEvan and Ethel StarkRichard and Carol StenhousePatricia StephensDee StrilowichRob and Judy StromSusan O. StrumerAnne T. StubbsHarral S. and Patricia F. TenneyVito and Avelina TericBarbara Capo and Jerry Therrien ^Joel H. Third ^Barbara ToplinMaria and Mike TrinkleMaureen TuckerBob TulipaniWendy TuthillMarilyn Van RaalteJohn and Kriszta VenczelHank and Peggy VosswinkelRichard and Shirley WalterMark and Grace Weber ^Morgan Weber and Barbara MannersMichael WeissDon and Jayme WilkinsonWilton MeadowsPamela WindersDolores YorkJoe Zygala

* in grateful memory° Founders Circle Member^ Monthly Donor

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Foundersalendar

Monday, January 1, 2018 Closed for New Year’s Day

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 8:30 Yoga and Relaxation Moderate

9:30 Aquacize

9:30 Drawing Studio Class

9:45 Yoga and Relaxation Gentle

10:00 Bridge: Assisted Play

10:00 Investments Discussion

10:00 Quilt or Sew

10:30 Art of Writing

11:05 Seated Yoga

11:30 Genealogy Continuing

12:00 Tai Chi Intermediate

12:15 Knitting and Crocheting

12:30 Basic Drawing

1:05 Seated Stretching

1:30 Photoshop Level 1

2:00 Quilting Group

2:00 Tap Intermediate

2:30 French Adv Beginners

3:00 Life Drawing


3:00 Tap Beginner Continuing

5:45 Strength, Core and More

Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:20 Walking Group

8:30 Aerobics 1

8:30 Tai Chi Intro Wkshp

9:00 Open Art Studio

9:35 Aerobics 2

10:00 Current Events

10:00 Weaving

10:30 20th Century Women

10:45 Strength & Balance Int 1

11:45 Strength & Balance Adv. Beg.

12:30 Great Books

12:35 Strength & Balance Beginner

1:00 Oil Painting


1:15 Basketball for Fun


1:30 Rug Hooking Group

2:25 Stretch and Flex

2:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

Wednesday, January 3 (cont’d) 3:00 Oil Painting

3:15 History: Magellan

3:30 Core

Thursday, January 4, 2018 8:30 Genealogy Book Project

8:30 Yoga and Relaxation Moderate

9:30 Aquacize

9:30 Piano Advanced Beginner


10:00 Italian Level 3

10:00 Mah Jongg

10:00 O.W.L.S.

10:00 Watercolor Basics

10:30 Genealogy Advanced Beg

10:45 Those Who Served 1914-1918

11:00 Piano Intermediate Beginner

11:05 Seated Yoga

12:00 Needlework

12:00 RVNA BP Screening


12:15 Piano Beginner

12:30 Genealogy Beginner

12:30 Canasta

12:45 Scrabble


1:00 Watercolor Advanced


1:15 Pickleball Beginners

2:30 Genealogy Intermediate II

2:30 Pinochle

3:30 ACBL Duplicate Bridge

3:30 Zumba Gold


6:00 Watercolor Beginner/Again

6:30 The Great Voices

Friday, January 5, 2018 8:30 Aerobics 1

8:30 Tai Chi Beginner

9:00 French Beginners

9:15 Tai Chi Adv Beg

9:30 Founders Hall Band

9:35 Aerobics 2

10:00 Duplicate Bridge

10:00 Open Computer Lab

Friday, January 5 (cont’d) 10:00 Watercolor Intermediate




1:00 Bingo

1:15 Pickleball Ladder Play


1:30 French Int to Adv

2:00 Open Tech Lab

2:30 Ballroom and Swing

2:00 Movie: Hannah and Her Sisters


Monday, January 8, 2018 8:20 Walking Group

8:30 Aerobics 1

8:30 Italian Continuing Beginners



9:30 Genealogy Intermediate I

9:35 Aerobics 2

10:00 Duplicate Bridge Monday



11:30 Beginning Portraiture


12:30 Founders Hall Singers


1:00 Computer Introduction


1:30 Wood Carving

2:00 Movie:FirefliesintheGarden

2:00 Writing Workshop


2:30 Drawing Colored Pencils 2

3:00 Microsoft Word

3:30 Core

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Tuesday, January 16 (cont’d) 2:00 Quilting Group



3:00 Life Drawing




Wednesday, January 17, 2018 8:20 Walking Group

8:30 Aerobics 1

8:30 Tai Chi Intro Wkshp

9:00 Open Art Studio

9:35 Aerobics 2

10:00 Current Events

10:00 Weaving




12:30 Great Books


1:00 Oil Painting


1:15 Basketball for Fun


1:30 Rug Hooking Group


2:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

3:00 Oil Painting

3:15 History: Magellan

3:30 Core

Thursday, January 18, 2018 8:30 Genealogy Book Project

8:30 Yoga and Relaxation Moderate

9:30 Aquacize

9:30 Piano Advanced Beginner



10:00 Mah Jongg

10:00 Watercolor Basics

10:30 Genealogy Advanced Beg


11:00 Piano Intermediate Beginner

11:05 Seated Yoga

12:00 Needlework


Thursday, January 18 (cont’d) 12:15 Piano Beginner

12:30 Genealogy Beginner

12:30 Canasta

12:45 Scrabble


1:00 Watercolor Advanced


1:15 Pickleball Beginners

2:30 Genealogy Intermediate II

2:30 Pincohle

3:30 ACBL Duplicate Bridge

3:30 Zumba Gold


6:00 Watercolor Beginner/Again

6:30 The Great Voices

Friday, January 19, 2018 8:30 Aerobics 1


9:00 French Beginners


9:30 Founders Hall Band

9:35 Aerobics 2

10:00 Duplicate Bridge Friday

10:00 Open Computer Lab

10:00 Watercolor Intermediate




1:00 Gardeners

1:00 Bingo

1:00 Seminar: Finding Reliable Information on the Internet 1:15 Pickleball Ladder Play


1:30 French Int to Adv

2:00 Open Tech Lab


3:00 Movie: The Lucky One


Monday, January 22, 2018 8:20 Walking Group

8:30 Aerobics 1

8:30 Italian Continuing Beginners



9:30 Genealogy Intermediate I

Monday, January 22 (cont’d) 9:35 Aerobics 2

10:00 Duplicate Bridge


10:30 Great Decisions


11:30 Beginning Portraiture


12:30 Founders Hall Singers


1:00 Computer Introduction


1:30 Wood Carving

2:00 Movie: Passengers

2:00 Writing Workshop


2:30 Drawing Colored Pencils 2

3:00 Microsoft Word

3:30 Core

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 8:00 Trip: Met Museum of Art 8:30 Yoga and Relaxation Moderate

9:30 Aquacize

9:30 Drawing Studio Class


10:00 Bridge: Assisted Play

10:00 Investments Discussion

10:00 Quilt or Sew

10:30 Art of Writing

11:05 Seated Yoga

11:30 Genealogy Continuing


12:15 Knitting and Crocheting

12:30 Basic Drawing



2:00 Quilting Group



3:00 Life Drawing




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