JANUARY, 2019 VOLUME 44, ISSUE 1

This bulletin is published monthly by the Lamorinda Movers, Inc. for the benefit of its members. Mailing Address - P.O. Box 13, Moraga, CA 94556-0013. Phone: (925) 376-6622

Web Site – www.lamorindamovers.org

CALENDAR

JANUARY 7 MONDAY - EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING AT 10 AM AT THE HACIENDA JANUARY 14 MONDAY – SOCIAL HOUR 5 PM, DINNER AT 6 PM FOLLOWED BY THE PROGRAM ALL MONDAYS: PLAY BRIDGE 12:30-3:30 AT MORAGA ROYALE (PAGE 4) MAH JONGG MEETS TWICE A MONTH 1:30-4:30 ON EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY AT THE MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB (PAGE 4)

BOCCE BALL WILL RESUME IN MAY, MEETING EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10 AM TO 12 NOON INTO OCTOBER AT THE MORGA COMMONS (PAGE 5) CLASSIC FILMS RETURN! JANUARY 9TH, 4 PM AT THE RHEEM THEATRE (PAGE 6)

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PRESIDENT’S JANUARY MESSAGE Greetings Friends,

I hope you all enjoyed our Holiday Luncheon. An octet from the Devil Mountain Chorus did a great job and were enjoyed by all. To kick off the New Year we have a special talent booked. Robert Strong does a comedy-magic act and performs all over the United States. If you have a friend who was ever talking about visiting this would be a good time to come. Don’t forget that we have the Spirit Van to provide free transportation to our events.

Amazingly we had someone step up and offer to take on the Coordinator of Programs position. We would still like to have a co-chairperson come onto the Board to help. This is a very important position so if you are interested in it, please let us know.

As you know Richard Courtney has stepped down as our Treasurer and Steve Hansen has volunteered to take his place. I want to thank Richard for many years of outstanding service. He really made things easy for the rest of us and he is very much appreciated by the members of your Board of Directors and me. I also want to thank John Haffner, who is also stepping down from being our Program Coordinator after many years of providing us with outstanding programs. We wish you the best in your new leadership position with Kiwanis, John.

I realize that this is the January newsletter, but you will receive it before the Christmas and Hanukkah Holidays, so I want to take this opportunity to send a personal message to all of you. 2018 has been a truly wonderful year and it’s because of the great times I have had spending an evening each month with you. The comments I receive from you mean so much. I want to continue making improvements as your suggestions are made so that we can be the best we can be. I know that I will look back on this time as one of the best in my life. May this holiday season bring you never ending Hope, Joy, Peace, and a whole lot of Love!

Sincerely,

Keith Katzman

P.S. Since finding good entertainment is a top priority for 2019, if you or anyone you know have recommendations for programs and/or would be interested in serving on a Program Committee, will you please let me or another Board member know as soon as possible?

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JANUARY BUFFET AND PROGRAM

Program Our January Program will feature Robert Strong who is a Professional Magician. He began his career at the age of 13 after being spellbound by another magician. Since then he has performed in over 40 countries, in all 50 states, on every major TV network, and twice at the White House. He has also been voted “San Francisco’s Best Musician” twice.

Buffet by Sodexo

Green Salad with Ranch Dressing and Thousand Island Dressing Dinner Rolls and Butter

Vegetarian Pad Thai General Tso’s Chicken Ginger Jasmine Rice

Fresh Green Beans and Carrot Medley Apple Pie with Whipped Cream on the Side

Iced Water in Pitchers on Table, Tea and Coffee on tables

MEMBERSHIP NEWS Norma Claassen

It’s time for you to renew your membership in Lamorinda Movers for the 2019 year! Please us the application/renewal form that is at the end of this newsletter.

The deadline is January 31st. The dues are $30 for single members and $50 per couple. If you pay for your dues at a dinner meeting, please write two separate checks, one for the dues and one for the dinner. This helps us keep track of the payments. Don’t forget if you refer a new member to Moraga Movers you have a chance to win a year of ”free” meals. Just have the new applicant add your name to the “referred by” line on the application. The drawing is held at the end of year at the Holiday Luncheon.

We would like to welcome the following new members to the Lamorinda Movers:

Bob Fleischman, Moraga

Larry & Neda Brown, Moraga

Bert & Gloria Enstrom, Moraga

Giulia Massari, Lafayette

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Edward & Carol Dewey, Orinda

Please remember that the guest fee to attend the monthly dinner meetings is $30. (All the more reason to have your guest join the Lamorinda Movers!) Also, if your guest does not show up and you did not cancel his or her reservation, you will be billed for the dinner. This is because we have to provide an accurate count to the caterer six days before the dinner and we have to pay for the meals even if they are not consumed.

SUNSHINE AND HEALTH NEWS

Carol Derry A sympathy card was sent to Donna Sumner and her family about the sad loss of her husband Bill. Please remember that if you know or hear of someone who is ill, injured or has experienced the loss of a loved one, let me know so that I can send that person and his or her family a caring card. You can call Carol at 925-376-3229 or email me at rcderry@gmail.com.

BRIDGE Felicia Teller

Are you a bridge enthusiast? If so, we would love to have you join our group! Every Monday afternoon, including holidays, bridge players meet at Moraga Royale from 12:30-3:30. Coffee, tea and refreshments are served. An individual contribution of $1 is collected to provide for refreshments and prize money at your table. These games are sponsored by the Lamorinda Movers for our own membership. The generous goodwill of Moraga Royale is greatly appreciated. New members are always welcome, so we hope that you will join us. For more information, please call Felicia Teller at 376-7079 before you come so that we can have an accurate count of players and tables.

MAH JONGG Carole Lucas

The Lamorinda Movers Mah Jongg group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 1:30-4:30 at the Moraga Country Club -- with lunch first, for those who are interested, followed by mah jongg. At this time we usually have two tables. Any member of the Movers who has already had lessons and knows how to play, whether as a beginner or seasoned player, may contact Carole Lucas at 925-376-6079 or email clucas629@comcast.net. We'd love to have you join us, but please call me first!

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BOCCE BALL Bill Bondy

Bocce ball will begin again for Movers in May at 10 AM every Thursday and continue into October. In the meantime, there may be openings on some club teams on other nights. If you are interested, please contact me at wbondy@aol.com

1/1 Jack Clarkson 1/13 Fred Schlichting 1/1 Felicia Teller 1/14 Fran Gentry 1/2 Dick Courtney 1/17 Marilyn Simonsen 1/2 Diana Fernandes 1/22 Lynne Libuha 1/4 Kris Boasso 1/26 Dorothy Matthews 1/7 Mike Parsons 1/27 Margo Miller 1/8 David Wood 1/28 Phil Brooks 1/8 Martha Schildwachter 1/28 John Reed 1/9 Dave Humm 1/28 Leigh Estrada 1/11 John Cooper 1/30 Phil Arth 1/12 Marilyn Runo 1/31 Sue Holmes 1/12 MaryJane Duthie

CLASSIC MOVIES RETURN!

We have exciting news! Classic Movies are returning to the Rheem Theatre for at least three months in 2019. Come and join us and bring your family, friends and enjoy the classic films listed below. Bill Brobeck will briefly introduce the films. Time for Q & A afterwards.

Place: Rheem Theatre – Films will be shown in a small theater upstairs

Time: 4 PM – come early if you want popcorn and drinks, etc. before the film begins

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVERYONE!

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Cost: $9.00 per person Dates: January 9, 2019 – 1937 “A Star Is Born” with Janet Gaynor and Frederic March

February 13, 2019 – “Man with the Golden Arm” with Frank Sinatra

March 13, 2019 – “The Third Man” – Orson Welles

ACTIVITIES IN LAMORINDA

Moraga Art Gallery Wenda Pyman’s latest exhibit of beguiling landscape photographs entitled “A Sense of Place” kicks off the new year at the Moraga Art Gallery. Calling to mind the camera work of Galen Rowell and Eliot Porter, Wenda captures the luminous and timeless splendor of places like Mt. Diablo, Morro Bay, SF’s Baker Beach, and the Florida Keys. The show, which includes paintings, ceramics, jewelry, fused glass, other photographs and more by the gallery’s fourteen member-artists and several guest artists, runs from January 9th to March 16th. The public is invited to a free opening reception on Saturday, January 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Use the occasion to meet the artists, enjoy a glass of wine accompanied by light snacks and live music. The Moraga Art Gallery is located in the Rheem Shopping Center, at 522 Center Street, Moraga. Its hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information,

visit www.moragaartgallery.com or call 925-376-5407.

SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art. Please see December edition of the Lamorinda Movers Newsletter for a further description of the current exhibits. The museum is currently open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM. It is located on the campus directly behind the Saint Mary's Chapel as part of the Brother Cornelius Art Center. Its driving address is 1928 Saint Mary's College Road. Its mailing address is PMB 5110 Moraga, California 94575. Feel free to call the Museum front desk with questions at 925-631-4379. The Museum staff is available to answer questions and provide private consultation. Please call the front desk if you wish to make an appointment at 925-631-4379.

Graphicanos

Contemporary Latino Prints from the Serie Project

Paint from Nature

William Keith and the High Sierra

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Stanley Koppel, Artist as Activist

A vignette of labor activism in San Francisco, this exhibition illustrates a belief that artists can contribute to creating a more just world.

HOSPICE TREE LIGHTING - Moraga Country Club – December 16th at 4:30 PM

THEATRE NEWS

Lafayette Town Hall Theatre

GREAT EXPECTATIONS NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 16 TOWN HALL THEATRE, 3535 School Street, Lafayette This holiday show is an adventure-packed adaptation of the classic Dickens' coming-of-age story by Gale Childs Daly. For times, days of shows, and tickets, click here.

Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Progams Meets Friday mornings at 7 AM at The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette. Check us out at www.lamorindasunrise.com or email us at lamorindasunrise@gmail.com December 14: Mark DeSaunier U.S. House of Representatives Congressman serving our district.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AT THE MORAGA LIBRARY

December 24 and 25: All libraries closed for Christmas Holidays.

December 31: All libraries will close at 5 PM.

January 1: All libraries closed for New Years Holiday.

January 4, 1PM Financial Resolutions for 2019:. A professional financial adviser will present a workshop about getting your finances organized for the New Year and beyond.

January 10, 1 PM Gentle Yoga. An instructor from a local and highly-rated yoga studio will be teaching you techniques of low-impact yoga. Mats will be provided or you can bring your own. This event is generously sponsored by The Friends of Moraga Library.

January 24, 1 PM Moraga History Talk. Get ready to be surprised about some interesting facts about the town of Moraga. Susan Skilton, professional genealogist and author of the book Moraga, will give a presentation on the history of the town.

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MORAGA PARKS AND RECREATION

Clinton Calkins, Recreation Coordinator DAY TRIPS January and February California Academy of Sciences Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Includes admission, reserved Planetarium seating, and lunch Fee: $71 Graton Casino Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Includes transportation, lunch is on your own Fee: $30

PHOTOS FROM OUR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON By Vicki Nakamura

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Lamorinda Movers

Activities for adults ages 55+

MEMBERSHIPAPPLICATIONFOR2019

Your Dues are Tax Deductible, $30 Per Person, $50 Per Couple.

Please return completed application and your check to: Lamorinda Movers, P.O. Box 13, Moraga, CA 94556

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