The Ambassador Vol. 9 Number 12 816-931-4277 December 2013

“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of

kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in

spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.”

— Laura Ingalls Wilder

Christmas at Union Station.

Night at the Movies Holiday Lights Tour Monday, December 2, at 7:00 Wednesday, December 11 Westport Room Bus departs at 6:30 The Notables The Don Accurso Orchestra Wednesday, December 4, at 1:30 Thursday, December 12, at 2:30 Madison Living Room Madison Living Room Saint Luke’s Gift Shop Sale Advent Lessons & Carols Thursday, December 5 Sunday, December 15, at 3:00 Bus departs at 2:30 The Chapel of the Epiphany BSP Annual Celebration Saint Paul’s Day School Caroling Thursday, December 5, at 5:00 Monday, December 16, at 9:30 Canterbury Dining Room Madison Living Room Mary Lou Anderson: Intro to Poetry Lyric Opera to Go Friday, December 6, at 3:00 Monday, December 16, at 2:30 The Pub Madison Living Room Sponsored by Country Club Bank Jazz Carol Fest Grand Opening of The Spa Sunday, December 8 Tuesday, December 17, 2:00-4:00 Bus departs at 3:00 Madison Building, First Floor The Dickens Carolers The Celtique Trio Celtic Christmas Monday, December 9, at 2:00 Wednesday, December 18, at 3:00 Madison Living Room Madison Living Room Saint Luke’s Hospice House Reception Aaron Thornburg Piano Recital Tuesday, December 10 Monday, December 23, at 2:00 Bus departs at 4:30 Madison Living Room

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December Highlights

NIGHT AT THE MOVIES PRESENTS: “A GREAT CURRENT RUNNING” In the summer of 1991, author and Kansas City Star columnist C.W. Gusewelle organized an expedition from the source to the mouth of the longest and most pristine of Siberia's great rivers, the Lena. Eight Americans and four Russians made the 2,700-mile journey to the Arctic Coast.

As they rode the great current north, they met and spoke with coal miners, reindeer herders and people living hard lives in villages huddled on the river's bank.

Don’t miss the chance to see this riveting documentary written and produced by C.W. Gusewelle, being shown at 7:00 on Monday, December 2, in the Westport Room.

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INTRODUCTION TO POETRY ENRICHMENT

WITH POET & FORMER CHILDREN’S PERFORMER MARY LOU ANDERSON

Well-known actor and local children’s performer Mary Lou Anderson has always relied on her imagination to entertain herself and others — and retirement hasn’t slowed her down a bit. As a child of the Great Depression, Anderson recalls a lack of toys; children often made do with everyday objects and their imaginations. Anderson’s grandmother led the way: For fun and to promote healthy eating, she drew funny faces on vegetables and made up stories about them. “She was a great storyteller,” Anderson said. “That got me started.” Started in a career that began by playing “Gracie the Good Witch” at the U.S. Air Force Base’s TV station in Tripoli where her husband was stationed in 1955 and culminated in starring in her own local children’s TV shows. Anderson was “Mother Nature” — wearing a green toga and garland in her hair — on “41 Treehouse Lane” and then “The Mother Nature Show” on Kansas City’s KMBA from 1972 to 1984. She started out with her puppets (including Monica Mushroom, Anna Banana, Smarty Pants and Prudence Sprinkle Pot, to name a few), then decided to come out from behind the curtain once in a while as Mother Nature. Beyond the TV broadcasts, Anderson has giggled with and taught thousands of children in appearances at zoos, museums, libraries and schools. Today, after retiring from acting, moving into a condo and no longer driving, Anderson uses poetry as a creative outlet during this time of transition. She has shared her work and encouragement in the use of poetry to inspire others by leading workshops and discussion groups. Please join us for this opportunity to learn from this gifted poet and performer at 3:00 on Friday, December 6, in the Pub.

Get into the holiday spirit with Celtique as they perform a concert of traditional Christmas songs with an authentic Irish flair! Celtique is a three-member, local Irish band featuring Cathy and John Overton and Rhonda Abrams. The group focuses on traditional Irish music and instruments, including guitar, keyboard, tenor banjo and Bodhran (Irish drum).

You won’t want to miss this spirited concert at 3:00 on Wednesday, December 18, in the Madison Living Room.

THE CELTIQUE TRIO PRESENTS: A CELTIC CHRISTMAS

JAZZ CAROL FEST AT COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, which means it’s time for the Community Christian Church annual Jazz Carol Fest — holiday favorites performed by some of the area’s most talented jazz musicians!

Led by Tim Whitmer, this year’s line-up features Jurgen Welge, James Albright, Danny Embrey, Everette Devan, Jim Mair and Stan Kessler. The BSP bus departs at 3:00

on Sunday, December 8 — sign up at the reception desk so you don’t miss the fun!

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

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“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward all people.” Luke 2:14

This was the hope of the angels as they proclaimed the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. We who believe in the glory of God and God’s son, Jesus, have not done a very good job of glorifying God by bringing peace to the earth and good will among people.

For most of us, world peace seems a bit beyond our grasp, as does the notion of everyone being understanding of one another. But giving up on the idea of fellowship is not the solution. Ignoring the world situation doesn’t help either. So, what are we to do?

At this time of year, when kindness seems more prevalent than usual, perhaps we can spend a bit of time considering how we can promote peace among God’s people right where we are. First, what gifts do we have to give? Time? Energy? Money? An encouraging spirit? A peaceful heart? Maybe we have the gift of gardening, teaching, cooking. Whatever gifts we possess, we can turn them into ways to increase peace and good will in our little section of the world.

Places to share our gifts abound. From helping with a community garden to volunteering for hospice to providing funds for the Salvation Army, all we need to do is match our gifts with the needs of the community. If we would like to help an adult learn to read, we can contact Literacy Kansas City. If we would like to share cheer with shut-ins, we might check with our church for someone we can call daily —or pray the weekly prayer list daily. If we would like to comfort those who are ill, we can call Saint Luke’s or other hospitals for opportunities there.

The point is, we cannot all be part of a peace committee reporting to the United Nations. But we can all do something to respond to the angels’ proclamation that long-ago night.

“Even the smallest act of caring for another person is like a drop of water — it will make ripples throughout the entire pond...” ― Jessy and Bryan Matteo

— Chaplain Linda Yeager

ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS TO BE SUNG BY SAINT ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CHANCEL CHOIR, DIRECTED BY ORGANST DINA EVENS

There is more to the Book of Daniel than lions! Come and help uncover the visions of Daniel in the winter Bible study, beginning Fridays in January in the Westport Room.

On December 24, 1918, those who attended the Christmas Eve service in the chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England, received an unexpected Christmas surprise. They found themselves participating in something called the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, a series of scriptural readings interspersed with carols, which was introduced that evening to bring a more imaginative approach to worship. That innovation has since become a beloved tradition, one that is observed in the King’s College Chapel and in many other places around the world. Including The Chapel of the Epiphany here at Bishop Spencer Place, at 3:00 on Sunday, December 15. Directed by organist Dina Evans, the Saint Andrew’s Episcopal

Church Chancel Choir will lead us in Lessons & Carols. Organ, choir and scripture — the word of God — help us to prepare for the birth of Jesus — the Word made flesh. Please join us!

JANUARY BIBLE STUDY WITH CHAPLAIN LINDA

Program Directory: ART—Art Gallery JLR—Jefferson Living Room A—Abbey MLR—Madison Living Room AC—Activity Center P—Pub (Above Bistro) WR—Westport Room B—Bistro 109—Apt. 109 in Madison CA—Canterbury * Sign up at reception desk Dining Room CH—Chapel

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH

11-1:00 Brunch—CDR

3:00 Movie—JLR

2 10:00 Stretch—AC

11:00 Welcome Comm—A

1:30 Dollar Tree Trip*

4:30 Men’s Club—A

7:00 Night at the Movies

presents “A Great Current

Running”—WR

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9-12:00 CC Bank—MLR

10:00 Wellness Workout—

AC

1:00 Blood Press Ck—109

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC

2:30 Alterations—A

4

9:30 Catholic Mass—CH

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Grocery Trip*

1:00 Bridge—AC

1:30 The Notables—MLR

6:30 Bus Departs for

Spirituality & All That Jazz*

5 9:15 Art Class—AC

10:00 Life Enrichment Comm—A

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC

2-4:00 CC Bank—MLR

2:30 Bus Departs for St. Luke’s

Gift Shop Shopping*

4:00 Dining Comm—A

5:00 Annual Meeting—CDR

6

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Grocery Trip*

3:00 Mary Lou Anderson

with an Introduction to

Poetry Enrichment—P

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7:00 Movie—JLR

8

10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH

11-1:00 Brunch—CDR

3:00 Movie—JLR

3:00 Bus Departs to

Community Christian

Church for Jazz Carol Fest*

9

10:00 Stretch—AC

2:00 The Dickens

Carolers—MLR

10 9-12:00 CC Bank—MLR

10:00 Wellness Workout—AC

12:00 Resident Council –WR

1:00 Blood Press Ck—109

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC

4:30 Bus Departs for St. Luke’s

Hospice House Holiday

Reception and Tour*

11

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Grocery Trip*

1:00 Bridge—AC

6:30 Holiday Lights Tour*

12 9:15 Art Class—AC

11:15 Lunch Out to Rudy’s*

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC

2-4:00 CC Bank—MLR

2:30-4:30 The Don Accurso

Orchestra—MLR

13

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Grocery Trip*

14

7:00 Movie—JLR

15

10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH

11-1:00 Brunch—CDR

3:00 St. Andrew’s presents

Lessons & Carols—CH

16 9:30 Caroling by St. Paul’s Day

School “In Harmony Choir “ —

MLR

10:00 Stretch—AC

1:30 Walmart Trip*

2:30 Opera to Go

sponsored by CC Bank—MLR

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10:00 Wellness Workout—AC

1:00 Blood Press Ck—109

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC

2-4:00 Spa Open House—

Madison Apt. 103

18

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Grocery Trip*

1:00 Bridge—AC

3:00 The Celtique Trio

presents A Celtic

Christmas—MLR

19

9:15 Art Class—AC

10:30 Rosary—CH

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC

2-4:00 CC Bank—MLR

20

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Grocery Trip*

21

7:00 Movie—JLR

22

10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH

11-1:00 Brunch—CDR

3:00 Movie—JLR

5:15 Dinner Out to Classic

Cup*

23

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Women’s Coffee—B

2:00 Garden Comm—A

2:00 Piano Recital by

Aaron Thornburg—MLR

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10:00 Wellness Workout—AC

1:00 Blood Press Ck—109

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC

3:00 Bistro Closed

7:00 Festal Eucharist—CH

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

BISTRO & BUSINESS

OFFICE CLOSED

11:00-1:00 Christmas Lunch—CDR

26

9:15 Art Class—AC

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC

2-4:00 CC Bank—MLR

27

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Grocery Trip*

28

7:00 Movie—JLR

29

10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH

11-1:00 Brunch—CDR

3:00 Movie—JLR

30

10:00 Stretch—AC

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10:00 Wellness Workout—AC

12:30 Podiatrist—AC

1:00 Blood Press Ck—109

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—WR

3:00 Bistro Closed

5:00 New Year’s Eve Happy Hour—

CDR

DECEMBER 2013 JEFFERSON / MADISON APARTMENTS

Program Directory: ART—Art Gallery JLR—Jefferson Living Room A—Abbey MLR—Madison Living Room AC—Activity Center P—Pub (Above Bistro) WR—Westport Room B—Bistro 109—Apt. 109 in Madison CDR—Canterbury * Sign up at reception desk Dining Room CH—Chapel

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

2

11:00 Stretch—CD

3:00 Gospel with Donna

Maddox at the Piano—

YL

3

9:30 Devotions—YD

1:30 Resident Council

Meeting—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

6:00 Cub Scout

Caroling—YL

4

9:30 Catholic Mass-CH

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:30 The Notables—

MLR

3:15 Pianist Lenn

Anderson—YL

5

9:15 Art Class—AC

1:00-4:00 Christmas

Decorating with Wine &

Cheese Party—CD

6:15 Bingo—YD

6

9:30 Friday Reflections—

RR

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:30 Bible Study with

Chaplain Linda—CD

7

10:30 Music Movement—

YL

2:00 Music Games—YL

8

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

9

11:00 Stretch—CD

2:00 The Dickens

Carolers—M:R

10

9:30 Devotions—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

6:00 Visits with

Stephanie—YL

11

11:00 Stretch—CD

2:00 Movie Feature “The

Christmas Card” with

Popcorn and Hot

Chocolate —CD

12

9:15 Art Class—AC

2:30-4:30 The Don

Accurso Orchestra—MLR 6:15 Bingo—YD

13

9:30 Friday Reflections-RR

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:30 Bible Study with

Chaplain Linda—CD

14

10:30 Music Movement—

YL

10:30 Pets For Life—RR

2:00 Music Games—YL

15

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

16 9:30 Caroling by St. Paul’s

Day School “in Harmony

Choir”—MLR

11:00 Stretch—CD

2:30 Opera to Go

sponsored by CC Bank—

MLR

17

9:30 Devotions—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

6:00 Bus Departs for

Christmas Lights Tour

18

11:00 Stretch—CD

3:00 The Celtique Trio

presents A Celtic

Christmas—MLR

19

9:15 Art class—AC

10:30 Rosary—CH

4:00 Daisy Scouts

Caroling—YL

6:15 Bingo—YD

20

9:30 Friday Reflections-RR

10:00 Garden Club –YG

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:30 Christmas Party in

Canterbury Dining Room

21

10:30 Music Movement—

YL

2:00 Music Games—YL

22

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

23

11:00 Stretch—CD

2:00 Piano Recital by

Aaron Thornburg—MLR

3:00 Donna Maddox

Sing-a-Long—YL

24

9:30 Devotions—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

6:00 Visits with

Stephanie—YL

25

MERRY CHRISTMAS

BISTRO & BUSINESS

OFFICE CLOSED

26

9:15 Art Class—AC

2:00 Board Games—CD

6:15 Bingo—YD

27

9:30 Friday Reflections-RR

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:30 Bible Study with

Chaplain Linda—CD

28

10:30 Music Movement—

YL

10:30 Pets For Life—RR

2:00 Music Games—YL

29

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

30

11:00 Stretch—CD

2:00 Coventry Classic

Movie “Roman Holiday”

starring Gregory Peck

and Audrey Hepburn—

CD

31

9:30 Devotions—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

5:00-7:00 New Year’s Eve

Party—MLR

December 2013 Coventry Court

Program Directory

CD—Coventry Dining Room RR—Room to Room

CH—Chapel WR—Westport Room

MLR—Madison Living Room YD—York Dining Room

MTR—Madison Therapy Room YL—York Lounge

December 2013

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

2

10:00 Coffee Klatch–YL

1:30 Scrabble –YL

3:00 Donna Maddox

performs Gospel– YL

3

9:30 Devotions—YD

1:30 Activity Cart — RR

3:00 Bingo —YD

6:00 Cub Scout Carolers

4

9:30 Catholic Mass-CH

10:00 News & Views-YL

1:30 The Noteables–MLR

3:15 Pianist Lenn

Anderson –YL

5

10:00 Music Moves-YL

1:30 Exploring the

Senses—RR

3:00 Wii Games—YL

6:15 Bingo —YD

6

9:30 Friday Reflections-RR

10:00 Coffee Klatch—YL

7

10:30 Music Movement-YL

2:00 UMKC Christmas

Concert—YL

8

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

9

10:00 Coffee Klatch–YL

10:30 Scrabble –YL

2:00 The Dickens

Carolers –MLR

10

9:30 Devotions—YD

1:30 Activity Cart—RR

3:00 Bingo —YD

6:00 Visits with

Stephanie—RR

11

10:00 News & Views-YL

10:15 Scrabble –YL 1:30 Manicures –YL/RR

3:15 Pianist Lenn

Anderson—YL

12

10:00 Music Moves-YL

2:30-4:30 Don Accurso

Orchestra – MLR 6:15 Bingo —YD

13

9:30 Friday Reflections-RR

10:00 Indoor Garden

Club—YL

14

10:30 Music Movement-YL

10:30 Pets For Life –RR

2:00 Music Games –YL

15 10:00 Holy Eucharist—

CH

1:30 Praise & Worship—

YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

3:00 St. Andrew’s

Lessons & Carols—CH

16

10:00 Coffee Klatch–YL

1:30 Scrabble –YL

17

9:30 Devotions—YD

1:30 Activity Cart—RR

3:00 Bingo —YD

6:00 Holiday Lights Tour

(Bus departs at 6:00p.m.)

18

10:00 News & Views-YL

10:15 Scrabble –YL

3:0-0 The Celtique Trio

presents A Celtic

Christmas-MLR

19

10:00 Music Moves-YL

10:30 Rosary—CH

3:00 Wii Games –YL

4:00 Daisy Scouts

Caroling

6:15 Bingo —YD

20

1:30 York Christmas Party

21

10:30 Music Movement-YL

2:00 Music Games –YL

22

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

23

10:00 Coffee Klatch–YL

2:00 Scrabble—YL

3:00 Donna Maddox

Holiday Sing-a-long -YL

24

9:30 Devotions—YD

1:30 Activity Cart—RR

3:00 Bingo –YD

25

MERRY CHRISTMAS

26

10:00 Music Moves-YL

1:30 Exploring the

Senses—RR

3:00 Wii Games—YL

6:15 Bingo —YD

27

9:30 Friday Reflections-RR

10:00 Coffee Klatch—YL

28

10:30 Music Movement-YL

10:30 Pets For Life –RR

2:00 Music Games –YL

29

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

30

10:00 Coffee Klatch-YL

1:30 Scrabble –YL

31

9:30 Devotions—YD

1:30 Activity Cart—RR

3:00 Bingo —YD

York Place

Program Directory

CD—Coventry Dining Room CDR—Canterbury Dining Room

CH—Chapel WR—Westport Room

MLR—Madison Living Room YL—York Lounge

YD—York Dining Room RR—Room to Room

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HERE THEY COME A’CAROLING!

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OPEN HOUSE FOR THE SPA AT BISHOP SPENCER PLACE

You’re invited to get a sneak peek of the Spa at Bishop Spencer Place at an open house event you won’t want to miss!

Located on the first floor of the Madison building, an onsite spa has been designed to provide an even greater level of service and focus on wellness at BSP.

Offering massage therapy, reflexology and facials, residents will have the opportunity to schedule private services right here at BSP. Come to our open house celebration to learn more about spa services, the highly-trained therapists and esthetician, hours of operation, how you can book your appointment and more! You’ll also have the chance to tour the spa, all while enjoying refreshments.

Please join us at this open house from 2:00 — 4:00 on Tuesday, December 17, in the Spa, located on the first floor of the Madison building, apartment 103.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and what better way to spread Christmas cheer than by caroling? This month we are fortunate to have two wonderful caroling groups coming to perform for us!

The Dickens Carolers, Kansas City’s premiere professional Christmas Caroling company, will celebrate their 30th season of holiday caroling this year. Dickens Carolers are costumed in beautiful turn-of-the-century attire to add a festive spark to their performance! Enjoy traditional caroling at 2:00 on Monday,

December 9, in the Madison Living Room.

Saint Paul’s Day School “In Harmony Choir” will be performing Christmas favorites at a special performance for Bishop Spencer Place. You won’t want to miss their delightful concert

at 9:30 on Monday, December 16, in the Madison Living Room.

The Junior League of Kansas City’s renowned singing group — The Notables — is back for a beautiful holiday performance! This special group has been performing for area communities for more than 35 years, and two of the original members are still part of the group! Please join us for this special holiday event at 1:30 on Wednesday, December 4, in the Madison Living Room.

THE NOTABLES IN CONCERT

SAINT LUKE’S GIFT SHOP SALE

Thursday, December 5 Bus departs at 2:30

All merchandise is 20% off,

with no sales tax.

Sign up at the reception desk.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR

Wednesday, December 11 Bus departs at 6:30

Tour the most beautiful, best and brightest

holiday light displays in the city!

Sign up at the reception desk.

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THE DON ACCURSO ORCHESTRA RETURNS TO BSP

BSP favorite The Don Accurso Orchestra returns in December for another wonderful performance! Don Accurso has been leading a band for more than 65 years, beginning the day his military service ended. The Orchestra takes great pride in playing the sounds of the ‘40s —music the way it used to be! Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us for this lively performance at 2:30 on Thursday, December 12, in the Madison Living Room.

LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS “OPERA TO GO” AT BSP

The Lyric Opera is back at Bishop Spencer Place with an “Opera to Go” performance by two opera apprentices for a wonderful afternoon of opera and Christmas! Come hear some familiar arias as well as your favorite Christmas carols performed by two of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s most talented apprentices — Samantha Gossard, mezzo soprano, and Clark Weyrauch,

tenor, accompanied by pianist Mark Ferrell. You won’t want to miss this fun and festive afternoon, sponsored by Country Club Bank. It’s sure to get you into the Christmas spirit at 2:30 on Monday, December 16, in the Madison Living Room!

AARON THORNBURG TO PERFORM PIANO RECITAL

Local standout Aaron Thornburg is returning to BSP to perform a piano recital for us while on holiday break from the University of Tulsa. Thornburg last performed for us in July 2011, as a recent graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School where he was a star scholar and athlete, covered by the Kansas City Star as 2011 Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Beyond scholarly and athletic pursuits, he is a talented pianist and we are fortunate he will be bringing those talents back to BSP! Join us for this special recital at 2:00 on Monday, December 23, in the Madison Living Room.

SAINT LUKE’S HOSPICE HOUSE HOLIDAY RECEPTION & TOUR

Saint Luke’s Hospice House is hosting a special holiday reception to share holiday cheer and provide an update as they kick off “Friends of Saint Luke’s Home Care & Hospice.” You’ll hear about the many ways Saint Luke’s Home

Care & Hospice is impacting our community and will receive a tour of the new hospice house as you enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. The BSP bus departs at 4:30 on Tuesday, December 10, so be sure to sign up at the reception desk to attend this informative and festive event!

BISHOP SPENCER PLACE

ANNUAL CELEBRATION

Thursday, December 5, at 5:00 Canterbury Dining Room

Come celebrate another wonderful year at

Bishop Spencer Place!

Enjoy a plated dinner of stuffed chicken, vegetable bouquets, garlic mashed potatoes &

molten cake following the meeting. Dining menu will not be available. No RSVP needed.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 BISTRO CLOSES AT 3:00

FESTAL EUCHARIST AT 7:00 IN THE CHAPEL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 BISTRO & BUSINESS OFFICE CLOSED

Christmas feast in the Canterbury Dining Room 11:00-1:00

If you wish to order Christmas dinner to serve in your apartment, please order from Sarah by

Friday, December 20. All meals will be delivered before 11:00 on December 25.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MILESTONES

JEFFERSON/MADISON

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Janet Klem 03 Delbert Clevenger 05 Pat Smith 08 Robert Atkin 12 Molly Bean 12 Robert Lyons 13 Barbara Weary 15 Marilyn Benson 22 Janet Borron 22 Ron Spencer 24 Marjorie Loring 29 Anne Zachry 30

COVENTRY COURT

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Gene Shapiro 02 Josephine Foster 13 Betty Cullen 28

YORK PLACE

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Sylvia Brinkmeier 03

GARDEN TIME Missing something? The winds of November 16th not only blew leaves all over the place —especially into the Memorial Garden — but also knocked out of the ground the big blue spruce at the entrance to the Madison building. About the time you get this issue, the tulips for the spring flowers will be planted in the main beds of the Jefferson Circle and the Bishop’s Garden, as well as in the smaller beds at entrances and parking lots. Depending on how many are planted, the bright yellow pansies will disappear.

HARVESTERS HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE Help BSP help Harvesters this holiday season by donating to our annual food drive! Several collection barrels will be placed throughout the community, waiting to be filled with our contributions. Non-perishable items such as canned fruits, canned vegetables, hot and cold cereal, peanut butter & jelly and canned meats (soups, stews, tuna, etc.) are always in high demand and short supply. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

The annual BSP Employee Holiday Fund continues through December 12. The money will be given to the staff at the holiday party held on December 13. Thank you for your support!

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

HAPPY HOUR WITH THE

WALDO JAZZ

COLLECTIVE

Celebrate the New Year!

Tuesday, December 31, at 5:00

Canterbury Dining Room Festive menu (15 pts) with complimentary drinks.

Champagne toast at 6:30.