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LE 1 BSTW Wellness & Life Enrichment Jan 2017 Edition

BST WEST WELLNESS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT

EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

Wellness is the balancing of mind, body and spirit to achieve a state of health and happiness. Blue Skies of Texas understands that the pursuit of wellness is a lifelong commitment, and Life Enrichment is an important component of Wellness. With a focus on the Seven Dimensions of Wellness, Blue Skies of Texas takes a holistic approach

that enriches the quality of life for every resident - in independent living, assisted living,

rehabilitation, skilled nursing and memory care.

EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST

MEDICATION PICK-UP SERVICES

Medications obtained from Reid Pharmacy and HEB at Valley-Hi Drive are available for pickup at the Wellness Center:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-4pm Important Note: For new prescriptions requiring immediate use, please notify one of the following Wellness Team: Maria Garcia at 568-3417, Marla Casanova at 568-3356 or Shari Proctor at 568-3355.

WELLNESS LIFE ENRICHMENT STAFF BST WEST SCHEDULE

Shari Proctor, LBSW, Wellness & Life Enrichment Director - Mon, Wed & Fri Marla Casanova, RN Liaison - Tues & Thurs Shirley Clay, Resident Counselor - Tues & Thurs Hope Santos, Health & Wellness Liaison - Mon, Wed, Fri Morning Maria Garcia, Medication Liaison - Mon, Wed, Fri

NOTES FROM WELLNESS & LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR

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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group - Wednesday, Jan 18, 10am, BST West Conference Rm #110. The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month in the BST West Conference Room (Rm#110).The meetings will be conducted by the Freedom House Director, and Shari Proctor, Wellness & Life Enrichment Director. Onsite care at Freedom House will continue to be provided for loved ones while the Support Group is in session.

Parkinson’s Support Group, Tuesday, Jan 24, 11am, BST East Legacy Rm – This month’s meeting will be the American Parkinson Disease Assn. (APDA) webinar, Spotlight on Parkinson's Disease Staying on Your Feet – Balance Matters. If you plan to attend, please call Shari Proctor at 568-3355. Please indicate if you need transportation to BST East.


WELLNESS RN LIAISON

By: [email protected]

What’s Next Club, Wednesday, Jan 25, 10am, Helen LeMay Room - “What’s Next Club” is for anyone who may be dealing with a loss, recent or past. Losses occur at every stage in life, particularly in our later years. The loss of a loved one is always difficult, as are many other losses that are experienced as we age, such as emotional, physical, mental and social loss. Don’t forget the loss of vision, hearing or memory problems; a spouse with dementia or the inability to complete activities of daily living due to medical issues. All of these losses can cause depression, fear, anger, guilt and confusion. Our group is here to help you figure out what to do next - how to move forward - sometimes just one step at a time. Marla Casanova, RN guides you to “What’s Next.”

WELLNESS CENTER

By: Maria Garcia, Medication Liaison

Reid Pharmacy - The fax number for the Reid Pharmacy is 671-6486. Please provide this number to your doctor if he/she is faxing a prescription for you. Thank you.

Reid Pharmacy and the Wellness Center will also be closed Monday, Jan 2, in observance of New Year’s Day. Please plan accordingly.

Thank you.

MEDICAL & WELLNESS SCHEDULE

By: [email protected], Health & Wellness Liaison

Please Note: WHASC/SAMMC Specialty Clinics are accepting consults on a case-by-case basis only. If your request is denied and referred to a civilian specialist, you are asked to contact the referral management team

and provide the name of the civilian specialist utilized so they may document this in your file.

Primary Care Physicians: NIX Clinic - Dr. Carlos Carretero will be in Nix BST West Clinic Wednesdays, Jan 11, and 25 from 9am-5pm. Jessica Leighton, NP, and Clinic Staff are in the Clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am-4:30pm and Fridays 8am-12pm. For appointments or assistance, please call 302-2427. The Clinic will be closed Jan 2. Please call 302-2427 to schedule an appointment.

MD VIP - Dr. Patrick Peters will be in the Specialty Clinic Too on Tuesdays, Jan, 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 8am-12pm, by appointment only. Please call 521-7676 to schedule an appointment.

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Zarate Medical Group - Dr. Jocelyn Zarate will be in the Specialty Clinic Too on Tuesday, Jan 10 and 24 from 1-5pm by appointment only. Please call 587-8787 to schedule an appointment.

San Antonio Family Physicians - Dr. Eric Bernstein will be in the Specialty Clinic Too on Thursday, Jan 26 from 9-12pm. Please call 523-7237 to schedule an appointment.

Cardiology: Cardiovascular Associates of S.A. - Dr. Bruce Kuo is scheduled to be in the Specialty Clinic Too on Friday, Jan 27, from 9am-12pm. For an appointment, please call 225-4566 and specify your request to be seen at Blue Skies of Texas West.

Dental: Valley Hi Dental - Dr. Burke, DDS, will be in the Dental Office every Monday and Tuesday, from 8am-5pm. Please call 674-3122 to schedule an appointment.

Optometry:

Valley Hi Optical - Kathy Hernandez will be in the Specialty Clinic Too, to clean and adjust eyeglasses at no charge Monday, Jan 16, from 10-11am. To process a prescription for eyeglasses, please call 674-9461 for an appointment.

Audiology: Audicles Hearing Aid Service - Dr. Jane Watson, Audiologist, will be in the Specialty Clinic Too on Thursdays, Jan 5, 12 and 19, from 8am-12pm by appointment only. Please call 820-0525 to schedule an appointment.

Massage Therapy: Jacqi Crow, Licensed Massage Therapist, is available in the Specialty Clinic Too by appointment only on Wednesdays, Jan 4, 11 and 25 from 1-5pm and Thursdays, Jan 5, 12, and 19 from 1-5pm for the following massage services: Swedish massage; Comfort Touch; Cranio Sacral Therapy; Myofascial Release; Reiki; and Bioenergetics Synchronization. For an appointment, please call or text Jacqi at (210) 818-5242.

Podiatry: Podiatry Group of South Texas - Dr. Steven Kissel, DPM, will be in the Specialty Clinic Too on Wednesday, Jan 25, from 8:30 - 11:30am. Please call Dr. Kissel’s office at 222-1077 to schedule an appointment.

Home Health Services: Nix Home Care & Nix Private Care - The Nix home health services can provide both skilled home health and private duty services in your home. For more information, please call 341-0505.


Therapy: Select Rehab, Wednesday, Jan 11, from 2-3pm, Specialty Clinic Too. Select Rehab will be in the Specialty Clinic Too to meet with residents who may have questions about their mobility or may need a walker adjustment.

Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy: Select Rehabilitation provides Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy services on the Blue Skies West campus. Your physician can fax physician orders directly to the Therapy Department, or you can contact the Therapy Department for more information, Phone - 568-3415, Fax - 677-0551.

SELECT REHABILITATION NEWS By: Director of Rehab, Scott Jones

A Brand New Year - Older adults can benefit from regular physical activity. Growing evidence shows physical exercise does not have to be strenuous or even require a major time

commitment. It is most effective when done regularly, and in combination with a healthy diet, mental activity and social interaction. There are significant health benefits that can be gained with a moderate amount of daily physical activity. As metabolism naturally slows with age, maintaining a healthy weight is a challenge. Exercise helps increase metabolism and builds muscle mass, helping to burn more calories. Physical activity also reduces the impact of illness and chronic disease. People who exercise have a lowered risk of several chronic conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, and colon cancer. Please call Scott Jones if you have any questions about starting an exercise program or other therapy related issues. The Therapy department’s phone number is 568-3415.

LIFE ENRICHMENT

[email protected], Life Enrichment Manager [email protected], Activity Coordinator

Life Enrichment Staff BST West Schedule:

Debbie Zazeela - Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, Thursday all day

Carol Estala - Monday afternoon, Tuesday, all day, Wednesday morning, and Friday, flex day.

Class Cancellations:

Monday, Jan 2, is an employee holiday, all classes are cancelled. All exercise classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan 3.

Wednesday, Jan 11, due to the B & A, classes are cancelled in the CC Rooms, except for the 9am Zumba and 9am Water Therapy.

Class Time and Location Changes: Tuesday, Yoga, 10am, CC1 Thursday Yoga, 10am, CC2



“New Class” Chair Exercise - have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance. Monday, 10:30am and Wednesday, 10am, CC1, begins Wednesday, Jan 4.

Tuesday and Thursday Yoga - This class is great for those who want to take it easy. Alignment principles, gentle breathing techniques, and basic poses will be taught at a slow pace for all levels. As in all classes, modifications will be made as needed for each person so that everyone, regardless of age or physical ability, will feel the benefit that yoga has to offer. Tues 10am, CC1 and Thurs 10am, CC2, begins Tues, Jan 3.

Friday, Jan 6, 9am, Arts and Crafts Room, LeadingAge Texas, 2017, ArtsInspire™ Contest Planning Meeting - ArtsInspire™ is a contest that showcases the artistic talents of older Texans from retirement communities across the state and is a core program of LeadingAge Texas. Entries are judged by experts in the field such as university professors, artists, authors, etc. This year’s event will take place in Austin, Texas on May 21 and marks the contest's 27th year. This event is in conjunction with the Older Americans Month and LeadingAge Texas Annual Meeting. The categories are as follows:

Distinguished Artist Award: art work in any medium by a resident 95+. Painting: oil and/or acrylic, watercolor, alternative on any surface. Drawing: illustrations created using charcoals, pencil, pastels, etc. Hard Crafts: ceramics, glass, sculpture, woodwork, jewelry. Majestic Award: artwork in any medium by a resident with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Master Work: a reproduction of another artist’s work in any medium. Mixed Media: crafted from one or more mediums. Photography: image captured by camera and viewed as a print. Soft Crafts: decorative, sewing and textile. Written Arts: poetry and prose, not to exceed 1,300 words. Melodic Arts: group or solos, not to exceed 1,300 words. Please come to this meeting if you would like to enter or find out more information. Submission deadline to Carol Estala, Activity Coordinator is Tuesday, Jan 10.

2017 Texas State Senior Games - Mark your calendar, the 2017 Texas Senior Games will return to San Antonio March 30 - April 9. Early bird registration is $35 due by Feb 17. Registration will close on Wednesday, Mar 8 at midnight. For more information please visit the website at http://www.texasseniorgames.org. If you have any questions, please call Debbie Zazeela at 568-3296.

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Schedule of Activities: Jan 2 HCC Volunteers, 1pm, CC2

Jan 6 ArtsInspire Meeting, 9am, Arts and Craft Room

Jan 7 Mozart’s 40th Symphony, bus leaves, 6:15pm, deadline has passed

Jan 8 Piano Hymns, 3pm, Main Lobby

Jan 9 Institute of Texan Cultures and The Smoke, bus leaves 8:45am, deadline, Thursday, Dec 29

Jan 10 Pena & Associates, 1-3pm, Conference Room #110

Jan 11 B&A, 5pm, CC Rooms

Jan 12 DRAC Meeting, 1:30pm, Roadrunner Lounge

Jan 14 Mozart & Mendelssohn, bus leaves 6:15pm, deadline, Wednesday Jan 4

Jan 14 Sing-Along Strings, BST East, bus leaves 6:30pm

Jan 15 The Illusionist, bus leaves 12:45pm, deadline, Thursday, Jan 5

Jan 16 Paesanos, bus leaves 10am, deadline, Friday, Jan 6

Jan 14 Sing-Along Strings, BST East, bus leaves 6:15pm

Jan 15 The Illusionist, bus leaves 12:45pm, deadline, Thursday, Jan 5

Jan 16 Paesanos, bus leaves 10am, deadline, Friday, Jan 6

Jan 17 LSC luncheon, bus leaves 10:30am

Jan 18 Shadowland Piloboulus, bus cancelled due to lack of participation

Jan 19 Pioneer/Vereins Kirche Museums and Auslander, bus leaves 8:15am deadline Monday, Jan 9

Jan 21 Gospel to Soul, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline, Wednesday, Jan 11

Jan 22 Basic Black Dress Skit, 4pm, Main Dining Room

Jan 24 Gateway Appreciation Night, bus leaves, 4:30pm

Jan 25 Cowboy Breakfast, 7am, Main Dining Room

Jan 26 Spice Fine Indian Cuisine, bus leaves, 5:15pm, deadline, Friday, Jan 6

Jan 28 Mozart - Posthorn Symphony, bus leaves 6:15pm, deadline, Wednesday, Jan 18

Feb 4 Mozart Piano Concerto, bus leaves 6:15pm, deadline, Tuesday, Jan 24

Feb 5 Mozart at Cathedral, bus leaves 5:45pm, deadline, Wednesday, Jan 25

Feb 6 Battlefield Texas: The Experience and Lunch at The Yard House, bus leaves 9am, deadline, Monday, Jan 2

Feb 6 HCC Volunteers, 1-2pm, CC2


Feb 7 Pena Jewelry Repair, 1-3pm, CC2

Feb 8 B&A, 5pm CC Rooms

Feb 9 Viola’s Ventanas, bus leaves 10:45am, deadline, Sunday, Jan 29

Feb 11 Mozart No. 39 & Jupiter, bus leaves 6:15pm, deadline, Tuesday Jan 31

Feb 11 Sing-Along Strings, 7pm, BST East CC rooms, bus leaves 6:30pm

Feb 16 Resident Council Meeting, 1:30pm, Road Runner Lounge

Feb 17 Much Ado About Nothing, bus leaves 6:15pm, deadline, Tuesday, Feb 7

Feb 21 LSC luncheon, bus leaves 10:30am

Feb 24 Village Voices, 7:30pm, Main Lobby

Feb 27 Morton’s Steakhouse, bus leaves 4:30pm, deadline, Friday, Feb 17

Feb 28 Gateway Appreciation Night, bus leaves, 4:30pm

IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE: Residents signed up on an Activity Wait List for any of the following events cannot be guaranteed transportation to the event. Carol Estala will contact those on the “Wait List” should an opening become available. REQUIRED SIGN-UPS: All Activities must have at least 10 residents signed up. Activities with nine or fewer residents signed up will be cancelled. Carol Estala will notify residents of cancelled events. There will be an exception made for the Tobin and Majestic. Transportation costs handled accordingly and residents will be contacted.

TRANSPORTATION CANCELLATIONS: All Transportation and event sign-ups require a 24-hour cancellation notice. Residents must contact Carol Estala at 568-3310 to cancel their event and bus transportation. If tickets have been pre-purchased for an event the resident is responsible for finding a replacement or his/ her account will be charged the cost of pre-purchased ticket. IMPORTANT NOTICE: If Carol Estala does not receive cancellation 24 hours in advance, the resident’s account will be charged Transportation Fees. Transportation fees apply to all traveling events unless otherwise noted in the write-up below.

Questions Regarding Transportation Charges On Your Account - Please contact Katrina Cantu at 568-3300.

Saturday, Jan 7, Mozart’s, Fortieth Symphony, Tobin Center, Applause Series, 8pm. The sign-up deadline has passed. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Monday, Jan 9, Institute Of Texan Cultures “Our Part Of Victory” Guided Group Tour and Lunch at Smoke “The Restaurant” - Upon signing up for this trip


you will need to see the menu attached to the sign-up sheets and call Carol Estala at 568-5028 or 568-3310 with your menu selection. We must call in our orders ahead of time to ensure prompt service for our group. You will pay for your meal individually once you get to the restaurant. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Dec 29. The bus leaves BST West, 8:45am.

Saturday, Jan 14, Mozart and Mendelssohn, Tobin Center, Ovation Series, 8pm - Guest conductor and violinist Kolja Blacher perform the melodious violin concerto by Mendelssohn between the two symphonies Linz and Prague. You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Jan 4. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Sunday, Jan 15, The Illusionist, The Majestic, 2pm - The world’s best-selling magic show will be a mind-blowing spectacular showcase featuring seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Dazzling audiences of all ages, this live-from- Broadway show consists of a powerful mix of non-stop outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. You can purchase tickets on line at majesticempire.com or by calling Ticketmasters at 1-800-745-3000.The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Jan 5. The bus leaves BST West, 12:45pm.

Monday, Jan 16, Paesanos - Paesanos Lincoln Heights is a landmark Italian restaurant that has been bringing the best of the Mediterranean to San Antonio since 1969. This establishment has a great lunch menu that won’t disappoint. The sign-up deadline is Friday, Jan 6. The bus leaves BST West, 10am.

Wednesday, Jan 18, Shadowland Pilobolus, Tobin Theatre, 8pm - Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed collective, renowned for its unique, diverse collaborations. The company is committed to constantly making things, always creating collaboratively, and always exploring ways of using the human body as a graphic and expressive medium. Created by Pilobolus dancers and directors in collaboration with Steven Banks, Shadowland is a universal and intimately portrayed experience. The story is a surreal experience of a young girl’s sensational world as she comes of age. Set to a rhythmic original score by the popular American musician, producer, and film composer David Poe, Shadowland is the first theatrical event of its kind to tour the globe. Shadowland incorporates multiple moving screens of different sizes and shapes to create an evening-length performance that merges projected images and front-of-screen choreography. You can purchase tickets on line at www.tobincenter.org or by calling the box office at 223-8626. Bus cancelled due to lack of participation

Thursday, Jan 19, Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche With Exhibition, The Annexation, Celebrating Texas Statehood and Lunch at The Ausländer Restaurant - The Pioneer Museum complex allows you to immerse yourself in the life of Fredericksburg through the exploration of historic structures, authentic objects, photographs and more. Visitors can walk through “real life” early structures

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and view exhibits demonstrating early Texas family life, education, professions, and culture. After the 90-minute guided tour of the Pioneer Museum you will head over to Ausländer Restaurant for lunch. The Ausländer Restaurant and Biergarten has been one of Fredericksburg's most popular eating establishments for over twenty years. Located in the heart of historic Fredericksburg, Texas, The Ausländer offers the finest in authentic German cuisine, as well as hand-cut steaks, seafood, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. After lunch you will continue to Vereins Kirche, located 3 blocks from the Pioneer Museum. Vereins Kirche currently has a special exhibit entitled The Annexation: Celebrating Texas Statehood. This Humanities Texas traveling exhibition takes 40 minutes to see and narrates the story of Texas as a Mexican colony and Republic, its campaign to join the United States, the vote for annexation and the consequences and impact of that vote. The cost for both Museums combined is $4.50 a person and will be billed to your account. The cost of lunch is on your own. This trip will consist of a substantial amount of walking as we tour the two museums. The sign-up deadline is Monday, Jan 9. The bus leaves BST West, 8:15am.

Saturday, Jan 21, Gospel to Soul to Broadway, Tobin Center, Pop Series, 8pm - Capathia Jenkins is known for her show-stopping numbers in numerous musicals as she brings power and soul to the stage. She will take the audience on a journey from the electrifying depths of Rhythm and Blues to Gospel to a love affair with classic Broadway songs.You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Jan 11. The bus leaves BST West, 6:30pm.

Thursday, Jan 26, Spice, Fine Indian Cuisine - Fresh, healthy and delicious traditional North and South Indian dishes served. The sign-up deadline is Friday, Jan 6. The bus leaves BST West, 5pm.

Saturday, Jan 28, Mozart - Posthorn Symphony, Tobin Center, Ovation Series, 8pm - Mozart’s Posthorn Symphony shares the program with Hanson’s “Romantic” Symphony, along with Tchaikovsky’s beautiful and elegantly charming Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra. You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Jan 18. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Saturday, Feb 4, Mozart Piano Concerto, Tobin Center, 8pm – The deadline has passed. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Sunday, Feb 5, Mozart at the Cathedral, San Fernando Cathedral, 7pm - Enjoy music from the greatest prodigy and genius of classical music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Tickets are $20.75 which includes a small ticket fee. Ticket cost will be charged to your account. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Jan 15. The bus leaves BST West, 5:45pm.

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Monday, Feb 6, Battlefield Texas: The Experience and Lunch at The Yard House - Texas pride and inspiration is what you will walk away with as you enjoy artifacts representing Bowie, Travis, Crockett, Seguin and Santa Ana. This unforgettable, curated exhibition provides views with an in-depth perspective to the stirring story of the Battle of the Alamo. The Yard House restaurant offers a huge menu of New American fare and an extensive list of draft beers. Entry fee to Battlefield Texas: The Experience is $16.51 and will be billed to your account. Cost of lunch is on your own. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Jan 29. The bus leaves BST West, 9am.

Thursday, Feb 9, Viola’s Ventanas - You will enjoy a flavorful lunch at this spacious, airy eatery serving upscale Mexican cuisine in an old world setting. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Jan 29. The bus leaves BST West, 10:45am.

Saturday, Feb 11, Mozart No. 39 & Jupiter, Tobin Center, 8pm - Sebastian Lang-Lessing brings the Mozart Festival to a glorious conclusion with Mozart’s final symphony, Jupiter. It is the longest symphony Mozart composed and was given its nickname by a promoter touting a piano version of the symphony. This finale concert includes the 39th Symphony, written in the same summer as the Jupiter and the “40th.” You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Feb 1. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Friday, Feb 17, Much Ado About Nothing, Crystal Sea Drama Company - Much Ado About Nothing is a William Shakespeare comedy beloved by many. The show features romantic hijinks and misunderstandings when soldiers return home from war to the women who are charmed by men in uniform. Tickets are $10 each and will be billed to your account. The sign-up deadline is Tuesday, Feb 7. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Monday, Feb 27, Morton’s Steakhouse - This is an upscale steakhouse located in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Dinner selections consist of aged prime beef, fine seafood and other traditional steakhouse fare. Morton’s Steakhouse offers a superb wine list and was the recipient of the 2016 Wine Spectacular Award of Excellence and Best of Award of Excellence. Cost of dinner is on your own. The sign-up deadline is Friday, Feb 17. The bus leaves BST West, 4:30pm.

Thursday, Mar 2, Market Days East Campus, 9am- 2pm - Various Resident sponsored Vendors will be at BST East for your shopping pleasure. Please sign-up on the Wilford Hall bus list to ensure transportation to and from the East Campus.

Sunday, Mar 5, Colonial Room Restaurant, Menger Hotel - Sunday Brunch at the Menger is a smorgasbord of delicious food to include, waffles, omelets, soup, gourmet salads, salmon, shrimp, chicken, plus carving and pasta stations. Senior Citizen discount price of just $24.95 per person to be paid at the restaurant. The sign-up deadline is Saturday, Feb 25. The bus leaves BST West, 8:30am.



Monday, Mar 6, Olmos Ensemble Concert, "Tribute To International Women's Day," Laurel Heights United Methodist Church - A new program for the Olmos Ensemble with Dianne Frazer; piano, Cecile Chaminade; Concertino for flute and piano, Fanny Mendelssohn; Trio for violin, cello, and piano, Katherine Hoover; Lyric Trio for flute, cello, and piano, Amy Beach; Sonata for violin and piano, Op. 34. Admission to concert is by voluntary suggested donation of $10 at the door. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Feb 26. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Saturday, Mar 18, Masks, Tobin, 8pm - The Firebird Ballet catapulted the 28-year-old Stravinsky into international fame in 1910. Stravinsky blended Russian folk traditions and brilliant orchestral colors with his unique style of rhythmic irregularity. The first half of the concert features Bartók’s first violin concerto, written two years before The Firebird. The work wasn’t performed until after his death. It was inspired by his infatuation for a younger woman. Bartók wrote that the first movement was “idealized Stefi Geyer, celestial and inward,” the second a character that was “cheerful, witty, amusing.” The concert begins with Khachaturian’s incidental music for a play that is best known for its waltz theme. You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Mar 8. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Sunday, Mar 19, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Majestic, 2pm – This musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, King made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. You can purchase tickets online at www.majesticempire.com or by calling Ticketmasters at 1-800-745-3000. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, March 9. The bus leaves BST West, 12:45pm.

Thursday, Mar 23, The Grill at Leon Springs - Enjoy a one-of-a-kind creative dining and entertainment experience rooted in European cuisine and hospitality, and inspired by the Texas Hill Country. The Grill at Leon Springs prides themselves on their accomplished kitchen’s reputation for scratch cooking and friendly, personal attention to their guests. Plan to stay for a little while after dinner to enjoy the live music on the patio. The Sign-up deadline is Monday, Mar 13. The bus leaves BST West, 4:45pm.

Saturday, Mar 25, From Piano Duo to Cinderella, Tobin, 8pm - The ballet Cinderella is one of Prokofiev’s most popular and melodious compositions, and has inspired a great many choreographers. The composer wrote, “What I wished to express above all in the music of Cinderella was the poetic love of Cinderella and the Prince, the birth and flowering of that love, the obstacles in its path and finally the dream fulfilled.” The concert begins with Dukas’ symphonic poem The



Sorcerer’s Apprentice. It is now best known as part of Walt Disney’s Fantasia featuring Mickey Mouse, but it was originally inspired by a poem by Goethe. Also featured is the most famous Concerto for Two Pianos by the French composer Poulenc, performed by a dynamic twin-sister duo. You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Mar 15. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Sunday, Mar 26, Bluebonnets and BBQ, Shooting Star Museum - At Shooting Star Museum you will see lots of antiques to include antique planes, automobiles and farm equipment. The museum has a Military display and a new quilting room that you are sure to enjoy. A ride in a vintage car will be offered that will take you on a tour of the beautiful bluebonnets. Bountiful sights, barbequed burgers and polish sausage, chips and drinks all being offered to you for a suggested $5 cash donation supporting the museum. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Mar 16. The bus leaves BST West, 10:45am.

Wednesday, Mar 29, Nobel Economist Lectures - Trinity, Chapman Center, Great Hall, 7:30pm - Trinity's Nobel Economists Lecture Series, begun in 1984 by Professor Emeritus and former E.M. Stevens Distinguished Professor of Economics William Breit, brings some of the most brilliant and influential economists of the post-war era to campus. Speaker for the evening is A. Michael Spence. Dr. Spence was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2001 "for his contributions to the analysis of markets with asymmetric information.” His research interests focus on the study of economic growth and development, dynamic competition and the economics of information. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Mar 19. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm.

Symphony in San Antonio 2017, Saturday Evenings - Below is a list of the Symphony and POPS concerts to which transportation will be provided on Saturday evenings to the Tobin Center. All sign-up sheets will be placed in the book three months prior to the event’s date. You can purchase season tickets now online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. Concerts will be listed again as the event date nears. Transportation fees apply.

Transportation Will Be Provided To The Following Special Concert Series:

Ovation Series - Saturdays - 8pm

Mozart & Mendelssohn - Jan 14

Mozart, Posthorn Symphony - Jan 28

Mozart No. 39 & Jupiter - Feb 11

Applause Series - Saturdays - 8pm

Mozart’s Fortieth Symphony - Jan 7

Mozart, Piano Concerto - Feb 4




POPS, Series - Saturdays - 8pm

Gospel to Soul To Broadway - Jan 21

Broadway in San Antonio 2017, The Majestic Theatre - To purchase tickets online, only use: http://www.majesticempire.com. You can purchase tickets at the Majestic Box Office located at 208 East Houston Street, saving on handling charges, or by calling Ticketmasters at 1-800-745-3000. Concerts will be listed again as the event date nears. Transportation fees apply.

The Illusionist - Sunday, Jan 15, 2pm

The Carole King Musical - Mar 19, 2pm



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