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WEST WINDS NEWSLETTER FOR GOODWIN HOUSE BAILEY’S CROSSROADS

3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041- www.ghbcresidents.org

Volume 29, Number 1 January 1, 2018

Inside this Issue…

Community Updates

Community Corner

Films for the Week

Inside the Art Center

HCC/AL Programs

Weekly Calendar

Volunteer in the New Year!

It’s the time to start drafting

your New Year’s

Resolutions! Please consider

volunteering as part of your

plans for 2018. There are

many opportunities to get

involved. To name a few: the

CPE library could use an

assistant, a BINGO caller is

needed for Wednesday

evenings, and the third floor

is in need of companions.

Please contact Greta Christ,

Volunteer Coordinator, for

more information at

Ext. 7671.

New Years Eve Reception

Join us in the Rotunda on Sunday, December

31, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for champagne,

sweets and entertainment as we celebrate 2017

and welcome 2018! We will toast to the New

Year at 8:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

CUBAN REVOLUTION PRESENTATION

Join us in the Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, for a

presentation by resident Rob Warne on Cuba’s revolution; the current

situation and Cuba’s prospects. Suzy Warne will also speak briefly on

Cuban education, art and music. The Warne's just returned from a trip

to Latin America that included Cuba.

RECURRING ROOM RESERVATION FORMS

2018 recurring reservation forms for resident programs/ meetings are now

available in the Resident Business Center. Please submit the completed

forms to the box in the Resident Business Center Contact Tiffany Proctor

with any questions at Ext. 7222. After a form is submitted, your group

representative will be notified of conflicts and/or location changes.

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UPCOMING HOLIDAY SERVICES IN THE CHAPEL

Sunday, December 31, at 10:30 a.m., we will reflect on our annual First Sunday after Christmas readings

and sing Christmas carols once again. Our readings center around the Gospel of John’s opening verses as

it proclaims, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Our weekly 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Holy Eucharist service continues throughout this period as it does

throughout the year. The service includes scripture, a brief message, the Holy Eucharist, and generally

corporate and individual prayers for healing.

GREEN TEAM FILM: PLANET EARTH II - ISLANDS

The original Planet Earth of 2006 was the first natural

documentary series made in high definition (HD). Ten

years later the BBC created Planet Earth II, using

newer technologies, including ultra HD and aerial

drone technology. The Green Team is very happy to

open our 2017 film series with this outstanding new

series, Planet Earth II, hosted also by Sir David

Attenborough. Episode One, “Islands,” takes viewers

to remote islands from the Seychelles to Antarctica,

including some featuring extreme living conditions.

We enjoy the 3-toed sloth living safely on its Caribbean island home as well as iguana hatchlings of the

Galapagos who must run a snake gauntlet for their lives the moment they are born. The last 10 minutes

illustrate how intrepid photographers managed to film the most dangerous and challenging scenes.

Wednesday, January 3, at 7:15 p.m. in the Auditorium. One hour, BBC, 2016.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING

Influenza (Flu) and Norovirus are contagious diseases that are prevalent from October to April and can

cause serious health problems. Both viruses can be spread through improper hand washing. Everyone is at

risk of contracting these viruses. Regular and proper hand washing is one of the best ways to remove germs,

reduce the risk of getting sick, and preventing the spread of disease. Please join our Staff Educator, Dee

Evans, on Monday, January 22, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Rotunda to learn more about proper hand

washing and how you can protect yourself.

LUTHER AND THE REFORMATION

2017 has been celebrated as the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, which was begun by Catholic monk

and scholar Martin Luther in Wittenberg, Germany. In commemoration of this historic development, Rick

Steves produced an interesting film that will be shown in the Auditorium at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January

9. Mr. Steves explores the lasting effects of this schism from then-accepted doctrine, resulting in the

creation of numerous Protestant churches and, over time, also affecting Catholic doctrine and

practices. Along the way, Mr. Steves also provides an interesting travelogue of the historic sites.

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TUESDAY MOVIE: I CALLED HIM MORGAN - Famed jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan's was life cut short at age 33,

when his common-law wife, Helen, shot him at a gig. Using glorious archival performance footage as well as

latter-day interviews with Helen, this documentary tells their story. Tuesday, January 2, 1 hour 35 min. (2017)

Media Room. 2:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY GREAT COURSES- HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: The 48

lectures of History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective take you on a multidisciplinary journey that ranges

across not only the traditional domains of politics and war that are normally the province of history courses, but also

those of religion, philosophy, architecture and the visual arts, literature, and science and technology, to name but a few.

Wednesday, January 3, at 3:00 p.m. in the Media Room.

SATURDAY EVENING MOVIE- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

Once a struggling painter, opportunistic American artist Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly) now lives in the City of

Light, enjoying the patronage of a well-heeled, amorous American gallery owner (Nina Foch) -- and swiftly

falling for a willowy French street urchin (Leslie Caron). Trouble is, the object of Mulligan's affection also

happens to be engaged to a famous French singer (Georges Guétary). This tour de force movie musical

nabbed seven Oscars. Saturday, January 6, at 7:15 p.m. in the Auditorium. NR, (1951) 1hr 55min

UPCOMING FILMS

The deadline for the next issue of West Winds is Tuesday, January 2. Submit all articles by 12 noon via email at westwinds@goodwinhouse.org

Join Tiffany Proctor in the Atrium for a US History Trivia Session on Wednesday, January 3, at 11:00

a.m.

Spiritual Companions decided to meet on January 4, instead of the previously announced January

11. Please read the chapters on Newness, Accomplishment and Possibility. We will meet in the Formal

Parlor at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome!

From the Housekeeping Department: In observance of Chr istmas and New Year , housekeeping will

be on a limited schedule for the next 2 weeks. Thank you and Happy

Holidays!

One last Thank You to all involved in our December Bazaar. With an additional $1100+

from our wonderful sale of leftovers we came to a grand total of $7,760.75 for our

Foundation!! Well Done, Everyone!!

NOTES FOR THE WEEK

Holiday Dining Schedule

New Year’s Eve Dinner- 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Dinner will be followed by a cocktail New Year’s Eve

reception in the Atrium 6:00-8:00 p.m.

New Year’s Day Brunch- 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Grab and Go and Hot Meal Plan option available

for takeout 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Limited Seating, Reservations Required for all holiday meals listed. JDR reservations may be made thru the Resident Website, Bistro reservations call 7645 –leave a message with name, number in party and time requested. Limited walk-in seating will be available for residents in the Bistro.

During Dining Services Holiday Events the Fireside will be closed.

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COMMUNITY CORNER

Well, it’s that time of the year again. As the new year makes a fast approach, we will find

ourselves preparing for its arrival. Many will be listening to or singing Auld Lang Syne

while toasting in the year 2018 with a glass of champagne. Did you know that Auld Lang

Syne is a Scottish poem that was written by Robert Burns in the 18th century? Strict translation is “old

long since” and means “time gone by.” It was not originally written to be associated with New Year’s

celebrations. The band leader Guy Lombardo is credited with popularizing this song and making it a New

Years tradition. Lombardo heard the song as a youth in his home town of London, Ontario. Over the

years it became a signature of his and his brothers’ famous band known as “The Royal Canadians”.

In a nutshell, “Auld Lang Syne” is basically about remembering friends from the past. The reason why

this song works so well for singing at the end of the year is that, when good people come and go in our

lives, it is worth taking a moment to raise a glass to remember those who should not be forgotten.

Although we do not know what the year 2018 has in store for us, we honor our friendships and look

forward to our future journey with our fellow residents at GHBC. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Dottie Moser, Resident

Monday, January 1- Happy New Year!

Tuesday, January 2

10:00 a.m. – Ceramics - Instructor Amanda Shaw will be conducting a four -week class on Japanese

Ikabana Vases and mounted wall planters. In this class, glaze ceramic pieces completed in the first class.

1:00 p.m. – Drawing Vermeer - Create a ser ies of sketches based on the master paintings of Johannes

Vermeer (1632-1675). Vermeer was a Dutch painter who specialized in domestic interior scenes of middle

class life. Wednesday, January 3

9:45 a.m. Art Trip- National Gallery of Art to view Vermeer Exhibition- The bus depar ts GHBC at

9:45 a.m. and departs the museum at 12:15 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – Jewelry Making - Resident jewelry ar tist Sandy Bohannon will teach you how to design

and construct a beautiful piece of jewelry!

2:00 p.m. Painting Vermeer – Paint a domestic scene from a personal photograph or one of Vermeer ’s

paintings.

Thursday, January 4

2:00 p.m. Woodcarving – Master woodcarvers Joel and Mike are back to teach you everything you

want to know about woodcarving! This class is open to all skill levels.

Friday, January 5

9:30 a.m. – Drawing with Color– Instructor Rula Brock teaches the fundamentals of drawing and

incorporates the subtle aspects of color.

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ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAMS

Monday, January 1

10:45 Exercise with Joanne

12:30 Table Conversation Starters

2:30 Activity Cart

3:30 Afternoon Movie

Tuesday, January 2

10:45 Exercise with Joann

11:15 Chaplain Visits

1:00 Veteran’s Committee (TOW)

2:00 Scrabble

3:30 Room Visits: Games on the Go

Wednesday, January 3

10:45 Exercise with Joann

2:00 Bingo

2:00 Perspectives on the news (SS)

2:30 Meditation with Andrea

4:00 Music with Bob & Anne

Thursday, January 4

10:45 Move to the music with Leslie

12:00 Table Trivia

2:30 Smithsonian Natural Experience: Preparing

Fossils for study & Cappuccinos

4:45 Piano with Dot

Friday, January 5

10:30 Service Project for Arlington Food bank

(HCC)

10:45 Move to the music with Leslie

2:00 Activity Cart

3:00 Wine and Netflix

Saturday, January 6

11:00 Activity Cart

1:00 Saturday at the Opera (MR)

2:00 Afternoon Snacks

3:00 Afternoon Movie

7:15 Movie: An American in Paris (AUD)

Sunday, January 7

10:00 Catholic Communion (TOW)

10:30 Holy Eucharist (CH)

10:45 AM UUCA Fellowship (Board Room)

HEALTH CARE CENTER

PROGRAMS

Monday, January 1

10:30 Word Games & Puzzles in Households

11:00 Balloon Toss

3:30 Sparkling Ciders Toast in Households

Tuesday, January 2

10:30 Bible Study

11:00 Chair Zumba!

2:00 Afternoon Friendly Visits

Pet Visits w/ Charley the Dog

4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle

Wednesday, January 3

10:30 January Monthly Gazette

11:00 Chair Exercise

3:30 Afternoon Social in Households

Thursday, January 4

10:15-11:30 Art w/ Anthony

2:00 Afternoon Snacks 1:1 Visits: Fruits &

Yogurt

4:00 BINGO

Friday, January 5

10:30 Service Project for Arlington Food

Bank

11:15 Coffee & Chat

3:30 Wine on Wheels

Saturday, January 6

10:30 Hand Massages

11:00 Chair Exercise

3:30 Afternoon Movie

Sunday, January 7

10:30 Daily Chronicle

1:15 HCC Sunday Service

3:30 Puzzles & Games

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MONDAY, JANUARY 1 - Happy New Year!

*All Fitness Classes Canceled

*Pool is Closed Memoirs, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. - Canceled Art Film: Media Room, 1:00 p.m. - Canceled Scrabble, Game Room, 2:00 p.m. Mexican Dominoes, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Water Balance, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Ceramics, Ar t Center , 10:00 a.m. Pilates Video, 10:00 a.m. St. Ignatius, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. Tai Chi, Aerobics Room, 11:30 a.m. Shopping Shuttle, Depar ts at 11:30 a.m. Veterans Committee, Top of the West, 1:00 p.m. Drawing Vermeer, Art Center , 1:00 p.m. Knit for Kids, Art Center, 1:30 p.m. Line Dance Class, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. Matinee: I Called Him Morgan, Media Room, 2:00 p.m. Wii Bowling, Aerobics Room, 3:00 p.m. Newcomers et al., Formal Par lor , 4:00 p.m. Poker Game, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Cuban Revolution Presentation, Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 Total Body Express, Aerobics Room, 8:15 a.m. Total Body, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Total Body, Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. Art Trip, Departs at 9:45 a.m. Jewelry Making, Art Center , 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 10:00 a.m. H2O Fitness, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Brain-Body-Balance $, 10:00 a.m. US History Trivia w/ Tiffany, Atr ium, 11:00 a.m. Contemplative Worship, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. Perspectives on the News, Smith Study, 2:00 p.m. Painting Vermeer, Art Center , 2:00 p.m. Great Courses: Ancient World, Med. Room, 3:00 p.m. BINGO, Top of the West, 7:00 p.m. Green Team Film, Auditor ium, 7:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Pilates, Aerobics Room, Video, 10:00 a.m. Council Business Mtg., Top of the West, 10:00 a.m. WHATNOT SHOP, CLOSED Chair Fit, Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Fitness Committee Mtg. Formal Par lor , 12:30 p.m. PWR Moves, Aerobics Room, 1:15 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 1:30 p.m. Line Dance Class, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. Joy of Music, Media Room, 2:00 p.m. Wood Carving, Art Center, 2:00 p.m. Spiritual Companions, Formal Par lor , 3:30 p.m. Contemplative Worship, Chapel, 4:30 p.m. Scrabble, Top of the West, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 Total Body, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Total Body, Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. Drawing with Color, Art Center , 9:30 a.m. Resident Health Committee, Top of the West, 10:00 a.m. Aqua Jam and Tone, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Brain Body Balance $, 10:00 a.m. Giant Shuttle, Depar ts at 11:30 a.m. Happy Hour, BC Lounge, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Poker Game, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Mah Jongg, Card Room, 7:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6

Shabbat Service, Formal Par lor , 9:30 a.m. Opera Afternoon, Media Room, 1:00 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 2:00 p.m. Movie: An American in Paris, Auditor ium , 7:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 Community Coffee Hour, 10:00 a.m. Catholic Communion, Top of the West, 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 10:30 a.m. UUCA Fellowship, Board Room, 10:45 a.m. UUCA Service, Board Room, 11:15 a.m. Compline Service, Chapel, 7:30 p.m.