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January 2017 Preview Winter Wonderland Dinner Dance

“The Producers” at Maltz Jupiter Theatre

“Dirty Dancing” at Kravis on Broadway

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact

the Wellness & Lifestyles Department at any time.

Wellness & Lifestyles Director Rick Minichino (561) 514-5132

Wellness & Lifestyles Assistant Director Danielle DePasquale (561) 598-6676

SNOWFLAKE

3400 Masterpiece Way·Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 · 561.514.5114

Featured Programs:

American Diabetes Association Pg. 2

Wild China Documentary Pg. 2

Nova Lecture Pg. 3

St. Patrick’s Church Pg. 4

Lights in the Neighborhood Pg. 4

Worth Ave. Walking Tour Pg. 5

Salted Christmas Screening Pg. 8

Middle School Chorus Show Pg. 9

Grassy Waters Preserve Pg.10

New Year’s Eve Party Pg.11

Mastering the Art of Living Well

DECEMBER

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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYSDECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Thursday, December 1st

Birthday Luncheon: Wednesday, December 21st at 12:30PM

in the Dining Room

Please join us in wishing the following people a very Happy Birthday:

What: American Diabetes Association When: Thursday, December 1st at 2:00PM Where: La Sala Grande

Summary: This interactive talk will cover diet, exercise, diabetes in the elderly, complications, and symptoms. The talk will also include questions and answers with giveaways to encourage participation from the audience.

Friday, December 2nd

Please Sign Up

What: Trip Out: Burns Road Bazaar When: Friday, December 2nd Where: Meet in Lobby Bus Departs: 11:00AM Summary: Shop for all of your holiday needs with 100 booths of handcrafted and gift items for all of your friends and family.

Irene Ferrick (2nd)

Diane Francey (3rd)

John Roller (4th)

Murray Pertofsky (4th)

Myrtie Perdue (6th)

Audrey Ostrander(7th)

Lila Rivkin (7th)

Shirley Mulligan (8th)

Nate Ottens (8th)

Jeanne Marcuse (8th)

Ruth Lawrence (10th)

Gordon Cooper (11th)

Burt Sapin (14th)

Harriett Schwarz (16th)

Jack Ackerman (19th)

Noel T. (21st)

Dorothy Weiss (21st)

Lenore Wilson (24th)

Andre Faucher (24th)

Maurice Fishman(23rd)

Mary Cory (25th)

Dr. Harry Gray (29th)

Andy Herman (29th)

Priscilla Lorusso(31st)

Mondays in December

What: Wild China When: Mondays in December at 3:00PM Where: La Sala Grande Summary: A fascinating series that lifts the veil on the wildlife of the world’s most mysterious country. China is one of the oldest civilizations on Earth and, for the first time in almost a century, it is opening up to the world. This landmark series gains unprecedented access to the most enigmatic of countries and reveals a land of astonishing natural complexity.

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What: Resident Town Hall

When: Thursday, December 29th at 11:00AM Where: La Sala Grande

Summary: Stay informed of what is going on in our community. Hear a brief report from each department head at the Town Hall Meeting lead by La Posada’s Executive Director, Brad Cadiere.

Thursday, December 29th

What: Book Club

When: Thursday, December 29th at 4:00PM

Where: Large Card Room

Summary: Book Club meets the last Thursday of every month and is a great afternoon spent with fellow residents discussing the month’s book and enjoying some wine and cheese and crackers. All residents are welcome to attend, even if this will be your first time!

Thursday, December 29th

What: New Year’s Eve Countdown Party!

When: Saturday, December 31st

Countdown Dance Party 7:00PM-9:00PM

Summary: Ring in the New Year right with dinner & dancing! We will have our midnight “countdown” at 9:00PM with a champagne toast. Have fun ringing in 2017 with your La Posada Family.

Reservations required for NYE Dinner 514-5129 *Limited Seating*

New Years Eve Party

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Please Sign Up

What: Trip Out: Grassy Waters Preserve

When: Tuesday, December 27th

Where: Meet in Lobby

Bus Departs: 10:30AM

Summary: This is the perfect time of year for a trip out to the Grassy Waters Preserve. This 23 square mile wetlands ecosystem that serves as the freshwater supply for the City of West Palm Beach and the towns of South Palm Beach and Palm Beach Island. We will bring lunches from La Posada and eat outside, picnic style before returning.

“Night At The Movies” What: “Florence Foster Jenkins” When: Wednesday, December 28th at 7:30PM Where: La Sala Grande Movie Length: 1hr. 50 min. Summary: Despite her horrid singing voice, New York City heiress Florence Foster Jenkins is certain she can become an opera star. Her partner and manager, St Clair Bayfield, does all he can to shield Florence from the truth, but his task may prove impossible.

Monday, December 26th

What: Dinner Out: Spoto’s Oyster Bar When: Monday, December 26th Where: Meet in Lobby Bus Leaves: 5:00PM

Summary: When was the last time you were in an authentic, premier oyster bar? Featuring indoor & outdoor seating, Spoto’s Oyster Bar’s Palm Beach location will be sure to please!

Christmas Day Dining When: Sunday, December 25th at 11:30AM to 2:30PM Where: La Sala Grande Summary: Guests are welcome to this special Holiday Event. Enjoy complimentary champagne and a special plated menu.

*Reservations are required* *Meal Charges apply Dress*

*Dress Code Strictly Enforced*

*Dining Room will be closed Christmas Evening*

Tuesday, December 27th Wednesday, December 28th

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What: Nova Lecture When: Thursday, December 8th at 11:00AM Where: La Sala Grande Summary: From a Judges View:

“Local Cops and Courts”

with Honorable Peter Leavitt

Thursday, December 8th

Sunday, December 4th

“Night at the Movies”

What: Hell or High Water When: Wednesday, December 7th at 7:30PM Where: La Sala Grande Summary: Faced with losing the family farm to foreclosure, brothers Toby and Tanner decide that their best move is to rob some banks. Not surprisingly, their plans quickly go awry, and a grizzled but relentless lawman picks up their trail.

Wednesday, December 7th

Maltz

Me and My Girl

What happens when you discover you are royalty? In this hilarious romantic comedy, an unrefined charmer learns he is heir to the Earl of Hareford. His aristocratic family believes he can become a gentleman and earn his inheritance – but only if he gives up his true love. Will love or money win?

Sunday, December 4th

Bus Leaves at 1:15PM

Kravis Mozarteum Orchestra

of Salzburg

The Mozarteum can trace its origins to an ensemble founded in 1841 with support from Mozart’s widow, Constanze. This season, the orchestra and Vlatkovic, one of the world’s most exceptional horn players, will make their Regional Arts debut.

Dual Trip Out

Is our nation facing a crisis of confidence in our police today? Rising deaths at the hands of police officers is a nationwide problem. Is the media lying to us? Judge, author and professor Leavitt will give you his opinion.

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What: Lights in the Neighborhood When: Monday, December 12th Bus Leaves: 6:00PM Where: La Sala Grande Summary: This year, get in the Holiday Spirit with your La Posada family. As a group, we will travel to see various neighborhoods decorated for the Holidays. After the trip, there will be refreshments in Safari Lounge including holiday cookies and hot chocolate and egg nog Don’t miss this favorite La Posada tradition.

Friday, December 9th Thursday, December 10th

Monday, December 12th Saturday, December 11th

Please Sign Up

What: Trip Out St. Patrick Church

When: Saturday, December 11th Bus Leaves: 4:30PM Where: Meet in Lobby Summary: Parish Christmas Concert

“Glory be to God on High” featuring the St. Patrick choirs and Florida Brassworks.

What: Fat Santa Bingo When: Thursday, December 10th at 3:30PM Summary: $5 Buy-In for 2 cards. This bingo is for residents and their family members (18+) only. Wellness will be contributing a special BIG Christmas-Gift Pot. Also enjoy a special happy hour directly following Bingo in the Safari Lounge. Don’t miss out!!

What: Ike Reeves After Dinner Show When: Friday, December 9th at 7:30PM Where: La Sala Grande Summary: Ike sings, entertains and combines expert musical ability with state-of-the-art sound equipment to create the experience of dancing to a Big Band. He is a One Man Orchestra entertainer.

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Friday, December 23rd

Wednesday, December 21st

Please Sign Up

What: Trip Out: Kravis on Broadway When: Wednesday, November 16th at 1:15PM Where: Meet in Lobby Summary: The winner of five Tony Awards® including Best Play, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is making its Kravis Center debut. Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.

What: Middle School Chorus Show

When: Thursday, December 21st at 11:00AM

Where: La Sala Grande Summary: Please welcome back The Independence Middle School Choir and their Band. Both groups will be returning to La Posada with a memorable performance made to get everyone in the holiday spirit. This all-girls choir has performed at the Kravis Center, Disney and Jupiter’s very own Harborside.

What: Resident Holiday Sing-a-Long When: Thursday, December 22nd Where: Safari Lounge Summary: This Holiday Sing-a-Long will be sure to make this time of year bright. Come enjoy holiday treats while singing the songs of the season with your fellow residents.

Wednesday, December 21st

Thursday, December 22

What: Grace Azar’s Holiday Show When: Friday, December 23rd at 7:30 Where: La Sala Grande Summary: This holiday show is not to be missed. The talented Grace Azar will be back to entertain you and give you another amazing show!

“Holiday Classic Night At The Movies” What: “The Bishop’s Wife” When: Wednesday, December 21st at 7:30PM Where: La Sala Grande Movie Length: 1hr 49min Summary: An angel arrives to help a bishop with the building of a new cathedral, but his advice has more to do with fixing the clergyman's strained marriage. As the angel intervenes, the jealous bishop begins to see him as a rival for his job and his wife.

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Sunday, December 18th Friday, December 16th

“Salted Christmas” Screening What: “Salted Christmas” When: Sunday, December 18th at 3:00PM Where: La Sala Grande Movie Length: 1 Hr. 34 Minutes

Summary: Don and his family are very excited for this private screening of Salted Christmas. See your friends and our very own director make their silver screen debut.

Tuesday, December 20th Monday, December 19th

What: Resident Council Meeting When: Monday, December 19th at 11:00AM Where: La Sala Grande Summary: Please attend the Resident Council Meeting to hear all the updates about our community from fellow residents and resi-dent-run committees. Don’t forget the Resident Coffee Hour starts at 10:00AM!

Please Sign Up

What: Trip Out: Flea Market and Casino When: Tuesday, December 20th Where: Meet in Lobby Bus Leaves: 10:00AM

Summary: Our popular “two-trip special” to either the Festival Flea Market or the Isles Casino continues on. Please indicate on the sign up sheet whether you want to go to the Flea Market or the Casino.

What: Resident Holiday Party &

After Dinner Dance

When: Friday, December 16th

Holiday Cocktail Reception— Starts at 4:00PM

Holiday Dinner— Begins at 5:00PM

Holiday After Dinner Dance— 7:30PM

Summary: Paul Anthony’s Band is one of the hottest bands in South Florida, Providing music form all eras and dancing the night away Motown, Top 40’s, Oldies, R&B, Reggae and Latin and much more.

No lunch service

Event for residents only

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Wednesday, December 14th

What: Harriet Goldstein Jewelry Sale

When: Tuesday, December 13th at 11:00AM

Where: Wii Bowling Area

Summary: Harriet Goldstein will be coming to La Posada for a private sale of her jewelry to our residents. Stop by and pick up some last- minute holiday gifts. Harriet will have her items set up outside of the Wii Bowling area.

Wednesday, December 14th

What: The Coquettes Show

When: Thursday, December 15th at 7:30PM

Where: La Sala Grande Summary: A group of women of all ages performs all over the Palm Beaches, entertaining the public with their flip flop tap dancing. They’re known for having so much energy and bringing so much happiness and fun to the crowd. This is a performance you’re not going to want to miss!

“Night At The Movies” What: “The Proposal” When: Wednesday, December 14th at 7:30PM Where: La Sala Grande Movie Length: 1hr 48min Summary: When overbearing book editor Margaret Tate learns that she's in danger of losing her visa status and may be deported back to Canada, she forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her.

Tuesday, December 13th

Thursday, December 15th

Please Sign Up

Worth Ave Historical Walking Tour

And Lunch at Café Via Flora

When: Wednesday, December 14th

Bus Departs: 10:30AM Where: Meet in the Lobby

Summary: Historian Rick Rose treats visitors to an hour long walking tour of Worth Avenue. The lively tours are designed to explore, through colorful anecdotes and commentary, the origins and character of Worth Avenue, its unique architecture, the historical significance of many of its legendary landmarks and some of its famous residents.

Please bring $10 (cash only) to purchase tour ticket.

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