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Volume 59 March 2020
Boulder Contemporary Art Museum
Inaugural Exhibit at FMRC
O n February pation in programs
10th, in the in the museum at
north and east gal- 1750 13th Street in
leries of the Can- downtown Boulder.
yons Center, Ana Maria Hernan-
Boulder’s own Con- do, an Argentinian
temporary Art Mu- multidisciplinary
seum (BMoCA) artist based in
opened the inaugu- Boulder, holds a
ral exhibit of a new BA from the Es-
collaboration be- cuela Nacional de
tween BMoCA and Bellas Artes Pri-
Frasier with a spec- lidiano Pueyrredon,
tacular pair of Ana a BFA from the
Maria Hernando’s California College
mural-size oil of the Arts
paintings on un- (Oakland) and has
stretched canvas and studied at the Muse-
a series of semi- um School in Bos-
translucent paper ton for her MA. A
collages emulating documentary of her
mandala forms and work
spinning pinwheels. “Undomesticated”
As part of the col- premiered in May
laboration, BMoCA 2018.
memberships will be
given to every Frasi- Our own chief con-
er resident for easy temporary (and oth-
visits to and partici- (Continued on page 4)
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Coffee House Music in Mayme’s
F or the first-ever evening of coffee house
music in the comfortable surrounds of
Mayme’s Cafe, the choice of the Josh Band
bers from the 50s and 60s and beyond. The au-
dience, having brought its own liquid accom-
paniment, warmed up quickly and frequently
on February 5th could hardly have been joined in the singing.
more memorable or more
popular. This was also one
of the first musical
(social) programs attended
by Prairie residents.
The leader on guitar and
vocals, a second guitarist/
singer, a bass guitar, and a
drum set pro-
vided a very
pleasant
blend of mu-
sic our gener- To everyone else’s entertainment, several were
ation can “moved” to do some lively moves, individuals
(and obvious- and small groups danced up a storm, and at
ly did) really least two couples danced perhaps a tad more
groove on. quietly (ala Frank Sinatra’s song Chicago, “I
The music saw a man who danced with his wife!”). No
consisted of doubt this kind of evening bears repetition.
popular num-
Alex Herzog.
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Mayme’s is a BISTRO!
F irst, Mayme’s Market, then Mayme’s Cof-
feeshop that morphed into an entertaining
evening coffeehouse organized by Conor and
additional Sous Chefs, Anthony, Don and
Greg, plus several fine cooks who, despite the
chaos, have kept us so well and beautifully
Community Life, and NOW: Mayme’s BIS- fed. We are so fortunate — thank you all!
TRO! Oh, my goodness, if you have yet to expe-
rience the delicious and well-plated dishes and Mayme’s bistro opens 5-7 p.m. on Monday,
the fun of eating your evening meal in the café Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for nightly
area of Mayme’s, don’t wait. specials and a delightful regular menu of six
plates plus sides, with pricing as in South
On opening night, I ate the Chef’s Special and, Fork. The wait-staff are getting the hang of
well, I knew that Sous Chef Roman Moiseyev is the venue and are as delightful and pleasant
a MASTER cook and an artist; his special as usual. Do pay a visit to Mayme’s bistro and
lamb chops were fabulous and gorgeously plat- enjoy fabulous food in a very convivial atmos-
ed on blueberry reduction and scalloped havar- phere!
ti potatoes. But, in general, his cooking and
plating are exquisite and way too enticing. Chef Note from Jonah Cox and Emily Wilson who
Roman, in charge of Mayme’s kitchen, and his are managing the dining: please wait to be
excellent kitchen team, including super cooks seated, as they are organizing the room for the
Mark Hyche and Steve Skinner, will all move servers. And, though reservations are not ac-
to North Fork when it opens. And, our truly cepted as of this writing, they may be neces-
expert Senior Executive Chef Jason Nelson, sary in the future. So, watch the dining bulle-
who manages all the kitchens and food/menus/ tins for information.
budgets/chefs/cooking, and so forth, has a ter-
rific South Fork kitchen team including three Anne Bliss
Aaron Zalkind —Trombone Recital
Aaron Zalkind’s February 24th out to lengthen it, resembling
performance demonstrated his a swordsman drawing a
considerable talent and exper- sword from a scabbard. And
tise on the trombone, originally draw it out he did, giving full
known as the "saqueboute" (in range to the instrument and
French) or a "sackbut" (in Eng- music. Aaron’s recital, in
lish). The New Grove Diction- partial fulfillment for the
ary of Musical Instruments CU Doctor of Musical Arts
suggests that the word comes degree, was accompanied by
from the French word Madoka Asari and Keith
"sacquer," which means to draw Teepen on piano, and Andre
out (a sword or the like) due to Prouty on bass trombone.
the action of sliding the tube
Anne Bliss
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(Continued from page 1)
Jane Crabtree’s Take er) multi-media artist in residence at Frasier, Helen
on Monet’s Women Davis, was instrumental in organizing and develop-
ing BMoCA with a group of local artists. Frasier is
J ane Crabtree has col- fortunate, and grateful to BMoCA for the opportuni-
lected slides of about ty to exhibit Hernando’s work.
80 of Monet’s paintings This new collaboration has also paid off in addition-
of women that show his al ways. The Director and Chief Curator of BMoCA,
growth as an artist David Dadone, introduced Frasier Administration
from the 1850s to the to the work of both Bud Shark and highly acclaimed
1890s. Jane first en- local artist Betty Woodman. As a result, Frasier has
countered Monet in a added Betty Woodman’s triptych printed by Bud
Boston exhibit whose Shark to the Frasier collection. This iconic print is
painterly style made now hanging in the entrance lobby of Peaks. Thank
sense only when she you, Helen, and thank you BMoCA!
moved some distance
from the work, and she Anne Bliss
marveled at his ability to create an illusion of
wholeness from such fragments of color. Jane
pointed out the invention of the metal tube to
hold paint that revolutionized the work habits
of 19th century artists. They no longer had to
mix their colors —and they had consistent col-
or for the duration of the tube. Jane pointed
out that in the 17th and 18th centuries, artists
had worked always in studios, but the 19th cen-
tury saw a welcome move outdoors.
The many slides we saw in such a short time
gave viewers a chance to note Monet’s progress
from the more formal tradition of his earlier
years to the painterly style that characterized
his mature work. From Jane’s collection, we see Adilene Chavez (center) with Beverly Carrigan
Monet’s fondness for his first wife Camille, pic- and Ellen Cotts
tured in many places: with a dog, in the garden,
at Sainte Adresse, in a river scene at
Bennecourt, at lunch, at dinner, on the beach,
and in many other places, including Giverny, precedence over the people enjoying themselves
his luxurious home and garden with the fa- among them, who meld with seeming effort-
mous lily pond. He also made many likenesses lessness into the scene. The familiar works
of the daughters of his second wife Alice. brought to mind the variety and fecundity of
Monet’s imagination, his love affair with light,
Again and again Monet painted the sea, flow- and its eternal dance and revelation of people
ers, trees and clouds, which nearly always take and of nature’s beauties.
Nancy Tilly
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The View from West Entryway
Main (Street) Cabinet Displays
by Jim Wolf Debby Springer Art
Relaxing in Public N ow that Frasier’s new look is ostensibly
complete, we see much that is different.
One thing that has remained the same, howev-
Y ears ago when I was living in the Nether-
lands with limited resources, one of my
pleasures was to visit coffee shops, order one
er, is the glass-front display case that Mary
Jane Hall has filled with wonderful exhibi-
tions over the years. It has been rebuilt, and
cup and sit just as long as I wanted without now there is a mate across from it; we can look
any indication that I was overstaying my wel- forward to many new displays to enjoy in the
come. future. For the moment one side remains emp-
ty but the other is filled with wonderful water-
A short time ago, Frasier opened its new coffee color architectural illustrations of recogniza-
shop, Mayme’s, and once again I can order a ble buildings found in Boulder.
specialty coffee prepared by baristas and stay
for as long as I want. The tables and chairs
were designed for residents and guests to infor-
mally get together for coffee, breakfast or
lunch. If you prefer just to find a comfortable
area to chat or relax, couches and easy chairs
are just a
step or two
away.
As a part
of the new
configura- Just one sample of Debbie Springer’s art by which she
tion of the renders well-known Boulder buildings. Greeting card
old Grille versions are available in the Gift Shop.
and li-
brary, Debby Springer is our artist. For a number of
Frasier has added Mayme’s to the fifth floor years she has had a business painting portraits
Hilltop with its easy-chairs, tables, and ex- of homes for real estate groups and individu-
traordinary view. However, as I go to the coffee als. She is a lifelong artist and has worked as a
shop or to Hilltop to read, I am reminded of graphic designer and book illustrator. Being
the Swedish actress Greta Garbo’s famous state- able to give a painting of a loved home to a
ment, “I vant (sic) to be alone.” Few residents homeowner is something that has given her
have yet to leave the privacy of their apart- much pleasure over the years. Now that Debby
ments to enjoy our community rooms. I say, lives here at Frasier we hope to enjoy her art
“Vhat (sic) a waste.” for a long time to come.
Jim Wolf Susan Thomas
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The Andersons’ Employee Education
Norway Assistance Program
T here were
flowers, water-
falls, glaciers, vil-
W e residents are proud of our young staff
members at Frasier who juggle jobs,
classes and sometimes family responsibilities
lages, ice flows, in their lives. We give gladly to the Employee
and fields of green, Education Assistance fund to encourage their
an expected photo- ambitions. In the last six months these stu-
graphic record for dents received over $15,000 from the fund as
world travelers. they proved successful completion of courses.
But what was ex-
ceptional was see- At a program to honor their efforts several
ing through Charlie Anderson’s camera lens spoke of their plans and gratitude. Deysey Oli-
with his discerning eye. The beauty of Norwe- vares from Dining has her sights on med
gian flora, fauna and geography became real to school, Peter Meltser is working on a degree in
a large Frasier crowd in the Eldorado room on immigration law, Marcos Ortiz strives to be-
February 15th. The photos, projected on our come a software engineer, while both Serva
large screen and enhanced by Charlie’s droll Rasouli and Dowa Dolma of our Health Care
narrative, conveyed a sense of the timelessness Center are working on nursing degrees.
of the Norwegian landscape. Makenna Karhoff aims for a BA in Arts and
Sciences, Katrina Kotarski studies political
Pat and Charlie’s trip focused on the southern Science and International affairs as Richard
region of Norway with an excursion to the Rubalcado pursues a degree in Fine Arts.
We cheer for all of you.
Louise Bradley
initiated. Although there were no photos of
people, there was one exception: a person, dur-
ing one of the frequent rain storms, dressed
from head to toe in rain boots, waterproof
pants and parka, and a large rain hat. Charlie
Countryside cabin with sod roof for insulation said it was Pat, but who could tell?
more remote northern island of Svalbard.
All in all, the evening featuring another of
Wherever they were, there was something for
Charlie and Pat’s artistic journeys was in-
Pat to sketch and for Charlie to take an ideal
formative and above all entertaining.
photo. The first photos were of traffic signs fa-
Jim Wolf
miliar to Norwegians, but hilarious to the un-
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Musings
by Anne Bliss
Counting Calories
W alking a third of a mile uses less than 25
calories; so, at that rate, the South Fork
breakfast you ate today (try a Sunrise Platter
can go up by 5% depending on the task or activ-
ity. And he found that someone who learns to
play a new instrument could use up to 200
totaling 600+ calories) will give you the power brain calories during an all-day session. That’s
to walk for about EIGHT miles! How wonder- the same number of calories you would use if
ful…except most of us don’t, or won’t, walk that your physical body rode a bike or climbed
far. stairs for about 30 minutes.
But we do other things, like think…when we Of course, your brain is most likely involved in
daydream, when we read, when we solve a those activities as well, so you could add a bit
problem, or learn a new skill. Scientists have more calorie burning. Note, says Dr. Marcus
calculated the energy consumption of brain Raichle, distinguished Professor of Medicine
use. Ewan McNay (Psychology and Behavioral at Washington University School of Medicine
Neuroscience at the University of Albany) has in St. Louis, “as an energy-consumer, the brain
studied this issue extensively.* He says, “You is the most expensive organ we carry around
will in fact burn more energy during an in- with us,” hiking the halls or using the stairs.
tense cognitive task than you would vegging out But if you’re actively thinking, solving prob-
watching Oprah or whatever.” Well, that fig- lems, working out your taxes or doing other
ures, but how about comparing that caloric use brain-demanding activities, go ahead and en-
to exercising our physical non-brainy bodies. joy that doughnut with your breakfast coffee!
McNay found that during a typical day a per- *https://time.com/5400025/does-thinking-burn-
son uses about 320 calories to think, and this calories/
Resident Council Report
Jan. 31st was the first meeting of the new Frasi- Don also introduced a new feature, “hero of the
er Governance Resident Council Committee. month,” which will recognize those who find
President Don Cote welcomed new officers to creative ways to give to our community, ac-
the Council, but the meeting’s highlight was the knowledging Pete and Joan Dawson as the
introduction of 21 new Prairies residents who January honorees. Nominations for future
expressed their enthusiasm about joining Fra- recognition are welcome.
sier.
After we socialized, new members and old, the
Don developed a new seating plan for the 54 meeting was adjourned.
leaders to be visible up front, and he congratu-
lated and thanked Barbara Farhar for her Gale Adair, Secretary
hard work on the Transition Team.
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THE MIRROR Monthly news of Frasier
Meadows Retirement Community, is pub-
lished by residents to provide in-house news
and general information for current and
future residents.
Publisher John Harris
Assoc. Publisher Heinz Damberger
Co-Editors: Louise Bradley
Pete Palmer Nancy Tilly
March Birthdays Reporters:
Kevin Bunnell Helen Davis
INDEPENDENT LIVING Janet Grenda Jeff Grove
Nickky Haller .................. 03.02 Alex Herzog Heinz Damberger
Gretchen Martin .............. 03.02 Janet Klemperer Pete Palmer
Patricia Carden ................ 03.03 Bev Postmus Judy Symythe
Elizabeth Godrick ............ 03.05 Susan Thomas
Kate Bacus ....................... 03.07
Janet Grenda .................... 03.07 Columnists:
Jeanine Forman Ham ...... 03.08 Anne Bliss Jim Wolf
Jim Wolf .......................... 03.09
Alex Herzog ...................... 03.10 Photographers:
Jack Deeter ....................... 03.13 Peter Dawson Alex Herzog
Irma Galusha ................... 03.13 John Tracy Phil Waggener
Julie Wagoner .................. 03.13 Nurit Wolf Bill Rawsky
Mary Jane Goodrich ........ 03.16
Allen Cope ........................ 03.19 Proof Readers:
Janet Winquest ................ 03.20 Nancy Herzog Janet Klemperer
Harriet Simons ................. 03.22 Pete Palmer Nancy Tilly
Ronald Forthofer ............. 03.25
Louise Savage ................... 03.26 John Tracy Phil Waggener
Nancy Herzog ................... 03.28 Distribution:
Chuck Howe ..................... 03.28 Irma Galusha Barbara Hanst
“Mickey” Greenberg .......... 03.29 Dennis Hult Dick Leupold
Mariette Anderson ........... 03.30 Don Moore Pete Palmer
Elaine Hiebert ................. 03.30
Judy Walker ..................... 03.03
Address email correspondence to:
ASSISTED LIVING Mirror@FrasierMeadows.org
Sally Brissenden .............. 03.03 Address mail to: Mirror at 350 Ponca Place;
Hugh Evans ...................... 03.21 Boulder, Colorado 80303
SUMMIT CARE CENTER The MIRROR staff will meet at 2:00 p.m.
“Trini” Maria Driscoll ..... 03.26 on Monday, March 2nd in the Staff Confer-
Robin Powelson ................ 03.08 ence room to plan the April 2020 issue.
Maggie Vall ...................... 03.25
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Cornwall to Caribou Community Outreach:
Many Hands and
F rom sea level to ten thousand feet; from
Cornwall where palm trees grew to Caribou Hearts Prepare
where “the winds were born,” it was a harsh
transition for the mining families who immi- Food Bags
grated to Colorado’s high country seeking silver
after the Cornish tin mines failed. Illustrating
her talk with old photographs, local historian I t started with a suggestion from a resident
in our Summit Care Center. It expanded to
Molly posting signs and putting out boxes and
Silvia Pettem told their story on February 13th.
Silver was discovered in the area in 1869. A unknown numbers of people contributing
mine and the town nearby were named Caribou crackers, peanut butter, granola bars, socks,
as was a tall adjacent knoll, Caribou Hill and other items that filled gallon zip-lock
(10,500 ft). This is some few miles west and bags to be shared with those with less.
higher than the County Open Space Park
On Saturday, February 8th, tables were set up
“Caribou Ranch” familiar to local hikers. The
in the G -H Summit Care dining room, and
Potosi “Fortune” mine, named after a lucrative
people gathered. There were residents from
Bolivian silver mine, followed in 1872 as did a
Memory Care, Assisted Living, Health Care,
school, more mines, a bank, a newspaper,
and Independent Living. By the end of the
churches, and a hotel. A sizable cluster of min-
hour, 110 bags had been filled with food, wa-
ers’ cabins surrounded the main street. Some
ter, socks, and love!
structures were timber-braced against the fero-
cious west winds. Many were donated to the Boulder Shelter for
the Homeless; others to Bridge House, and
Caribou was short lived. Disaster in the form various churches, all to be given to those who
of disease and fire soon struck. Fire, whether are hungry. There are also some in both of the
caused by lightning or carelessness, swept the chaplain offices (2nd floor and AL) for any
town site in 1879 and again in 1899 and 1905. staff or residents who would like to carry some
Epidemics occurred: scarlet fever and diphthe- in their cars for people they encounter around
ria. The price of silver dropped and the mines town.
played out. The miners and their families scat-
tered. Soon little remained except the cemetery We are inspired! Plans for the next outreach
located in an aspen grove on a knoll sheltered project are under way, and more ideas are wel-
from the incessant winds that swept the town. come. Thank you to all who contributed in
Tombstones there, some within little fenced goods and in labor. Frasier makes a difference
plots, bore silent testimony of sad events: early in our wider community.
deaths of young mothers and miners, three
children of one family dead of diphtheria Karen Howe Chaplain
within four days.
Gradually, even the tombstones have suc- are the haunting memories of inscriptions:
cumbed to the ravages of weather and vandals. “Remember friends as you pass by, as you are
Evergreen and aspen shoots obscure the little now so once was I.”
iron and wooden enclosures. All that remain Louise Bradley
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Protection from Navigating the
Infectious Diseases Art Database
I n our fourth Chat with a Doc, on February
10th, Dr. Scott Clemensen, joined by Frasier A s one of the categories on Frasier’s Touch-
town website, the Art Database contains
information on almost every piece of art locat-
resident and retired doctor Pete Dawson and by
Heather Marshall of the County Public Health ed in Peaks. Soon, it will include the art in
Department discussed the timely topic of infec- Prairies as well. Many residents, old and new,
tious diseases and basic protection from them. appreciate the ambiance that this art provides.
According to a survey by Pete, 93% of our resi- For a piece we particularly like, we can now
dents who responded “feel a sense of responsi- learn about its ethnicity, the artist, the donor,
bility to help protect my fellow residents from and more. Making this information accessible
infections.” Specific information for Frasier is the work of a few dedicated volunteers on
was emphasized. the Public Areas Committee. This inventory is
a work in progress, so you may encounter art
Frasier has stringent protections in assisted that is not yet numbered. If you find any er-
and skilled nursing, and more than in restau- rors as you navigate the Art Database, please
rants or other public places in independent liv- contact Anne Dyni at 720-562-8207.
ing. Some in independent living resist being
A label with a unique identification number
controlled, however.
(i.e. #1234) is being affixed to the back of each
The most important prevention is to wash our painting, textile, and photograph, and an iden-
hands (as long as it takes to sing happy birth- tical label is placed on the ceiling directly
day twice, or 20 seconds). Using hand sanitizers above the piece where it can be easily read.
is equally effective, but also kills beneficial For some 3-dimensional works, the ID number
microbes, distantly followed by coughing in our is marked discreetly on the lower back where it
elbows, not touching our mucus membranes, can be read without lifting the item. For those
and washing contaminated surfaces; using door of you who need help downloading the Touch-
openers is better than handles; call dining ser- town app (www.communityapps.us) to your
vices if we are sick, and they will deliver our computer or smartphone, call Angie Twist at
meal, but order meals early if possible; stay 720-562-4459 for assistance. Then follow the
home 24 hours after fever is gone; throw tissues instructions within the Art Database category
in the trash. Vaccinations can be hard to re- and use the search feature to access the specific
member, as some last 10 years. It can help if artwork you seek.
patients ask doctors “are my vaccinations up to Anne Dyni
date?” The flu vaccine helps prevent and lessen
the flu even if it is not fully effective.
The Boulder Public Health Department and
the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) provide important community protec-
tion and keep Frasier Care (and us) informed →
about current epidemics and outbreaks.
Judy SmytheTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 11
Who Dat Gullah Be?
T he Gullah culture of enslaved
people, brought to this country
from West Africa, mostly from Si-
be taught and were key to their
owners’ amassing great fortunes.
From April to October the annual
erra Leone, stretched from North flight of planter’s families to cool-
Carolina to Florida and can best be er climes left the enslaved to their
seen in the Sea Islands off the coast own devices. They had their own
of South Carolina and Georgia. On gardens, created their own crafts,
Feb. 11th, Dr. Judith Strathearn of and enjoyed an autonomy unique
the Metropolitan University of in slave culture. Families were of-
Denver spoke about its start and ten left together because owners
continuance even today. saw valuable traditions passed on.
Fifty thousand enslaved people Praise houses, ringshouts and jubilees charac-
came from Sierra Leone’s Bunce Island. A dia- terize Gullah religion, while basket-sewing,
gram of the Governor’s compound showed quilting, indigo-dyeing and cast-net crafts
where the enslaved were “processed” before be- have their source in Africa. The language still
ing sent to Charleston, the main entry point for spoken today on the Sea Islands is similar to
slave vessels four hundred years ago. A piece of that in Sierra Leone. An African legend of the
chain, as sinister as it was heavy, came from Ibo walking on water back to their African
that compound. The South Carolina-Sierra Le- home is seen in Toni Morrison’s and Paule
one link was further seen in two almost identi- Marshall’s stories.
cal baskets made from sweetgrass.
The islands today are besieged by developers
What made millionaires out of many southern building luxury vacation spots, but many Gul-
planters was rice. Called Carolina Gold, it dom- lah youth are returning and struggling to
inated coastal crops, especially in South Caroli- maintain their heritage.
na. Prized for their expertise in raising this
difficult crop, Sierra Leoneans didn’t have to Nancy Tilly
Let’s Have Lunch! Care services and facility.
T he Resident Relations Committee has cre- Staff, Summit Care and Independent Living
ated a program for Independent Living diners are enthusiastic about the first three
residents to join the residents of Summit Care months of the program. To participate: Peaks
(formerly Healthcare) for lunch in their din- and Prairies residents sign up in pairs for spe-
ing room. Acting on the Frasier core value of cific dates; the dining room managers select
fostering “community, collaboration and inclu- Summit Care companions and make introduc-
siveness,” this is a way for all residents to get to tions. Select your meal from the menu and
know each other. At the same time, the Com- charge it to your dining account. To learn
panions in Dining program reduces the isola- more or select a date, please call Carolyn Zei-
tion of both long and short term Summit Care ger at x 8011, or email her at
residents, while helping Independent Living czeiger@aol.com.
residents become acquainted with the Summit Carolyn ZeigerTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 12
Hsing-ay Hsu’s Valen- Frasier Visits
tine Recital INSTAAR
F rasier residents were treated to a wonderful
Valentine’s gift on February 9th when pia-
nist Hsing-ay Hsu from the CU College of Mu-
O n January 30th a group of Frasierites
bundled into the Frasier bus for the short
drive to the CU East campus to visit IN-
sic performed a program of Romantic era mu- STAAR (The Institute for Arctic and Alpine
sic. She is almost a part of the Frasier family; Research). Comfortably ensconced in the Al
a few years ago she did the first-ever recital on Bartlett Science Communication Center, we
our newly-renovated Geneva Percival piano, were welcomed by the Director, Merritt Tu-
and she has played for us several times since retsky. She outlined INSTAAR’s many re-
then. search activities all around the world. Scien-
tists work on projects that may be deep under
The program began the surface (icecap cores and ocean floor sedi-
with the 13 Robert ments), on the surface (tundra plants and hu-
Schumann “Scenes man history), and even in the air (atmospheric
from Childhood,” methane sampling.)
opus 15. These were
written when Schu- Some of the scientists took time from work to
mann was secretly give us more detailed presentations. A common
engaged to his future thread was the effects of global warming. We
wife Clara, and the heard how analyzing the dirt on the ocean
pieces are delightful, floor can help to understand the history of gla-
with a great variety ciation. The type of sediment, and the micro-
of subjects and scopic bugs and pollen in it, can establish
moods. Hsing-ay dates of glacial advance and retreat. Current
likes to interact with observations of alpine and subalpine ecology
the audience for her concerts, so she asked us to relate to this; so does using historical records
think of what titles we might choose for the (largely Icelandic) to relate human ecology to
music we were hearing. Several people shared climatic changes.
their ideas.
Locally, the Boulder Creek Critical Zone Ob-
Music by Frederic Chopin, definitely a roman- servatory is carrying out long-term observa-
tic composer, was next on the program: Mazur- tions of erosion and weathering to help deter-
ka Op. 24, No. 4 and the Etude Op. 25 No.
1. Hsing-ay gave us some ideas of what we (Continued on page 13)
might hear in the music, with strong dance
rhythms in the mazurka and a poignant melo- tually invented Ragtime!
dy above rippling notes in the
etude. Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 111 ended the Hsing-ay ended with a short encore of “All the
program, with its two movements greatly con- Things You Are.” She told us that she and her
trasting in character. The Maestoso first move- family will be moving to New York City before
ment included bombastic, heroic themes, but long. We will miss her, and we wish them all
the gentle Arioso included a jazzy section that the best.
made some of us wonder if Beethoven had ac- Janet KlempererTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 13
Two Decades of China’s Technological Change
O n January 31st resi-
dent Juan Roederer
presented “The Awaken-
for education during
the Cultural Revolu-
tion was that the re-
ing of a Giant: Chinese turning foreign-trained
Science from Deng Xiao Chinese scientists were
Ping to Hu Jintao.” initially buried under
Juan most recently re- lost administrative
tired as a professor of work, even before they
physics and Director of could move research
the Geophysical Insti- forward. Juan then de-
tute at the University of scribed the huge ad-
Alaska. His interest in vances made during the
space science and inter- 20-year post-1982 peri-
national cooperation led him to accept Chinese od, emphasizing contributions of foreign train-
graduate students early in their rush to do ad- ing despite fears of student defections. He ex-
vanced research at universities outside China, plained the Chinese notion regarding defec-
and especially in the USA. Those contacts ulti- tions among students sent abroad. If 100,000
mately led Juan to China seven times between were sent for training, and 20% defected, there
1982 and 2012. would still be 80,000 more scientists in China.
And those scientists made enormous progress
Juan has been particularly interested in work- in all fields.
ing with self-funding autonomous non-
governmental scientific agencies that foster co- The audience was treated to fascinating images
operation between international scientists. His of change in Chinese society, science, and ar-
collaborative work with China included a pub- chitecture between 1982-2012, and to delicious-
lication, with Hui Zhang, on “Dynamics of looking dinners that Juan shared with high-
Magnetically Trapped Particles” (about radia- level scientists in China. How about a little
tion belts and space plasmas). Peking Duck while discussing particle physics
and space?
One consequence of the missed opportunities Anne Bliss
(Continued from page 12)
mine how our watershed (and others) might temperature readout by the door read minus 23
respond to land use and climate changes. Celsius (or about 4 below zero Fahrenheit).
We also toured the Stable Isotope Laboratory, Thanks to all the INSTAAR folks who shared
where we were shown the mass spectrometer their time and knowledge and to Wes LeMasu-
that can identify the proportions of various iso- rier, Frasier resident and emeritus Fellow of
topes in samples of ice cores from Greenland INSTAAR, and his wife Heather, for a very
and other icy spots around the world that are worthwhile trip.
stored in their cold room. We took a quick peek Charlie Anderson 109
inside but didn’t linger too long because theTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 14
Moving into Frasier Lyceum: Sex and the
Single Flower
W e’ve been asked to describe our move into
O
Frasier, stressing practical matters ra- n February 19th, Lyceum presented a talk
ther than the thoughtful essay that Marc Sobel by resident-to-be Trice Morrow, titled
wrote last month. Our experience may, howev- “Sex and the Single Flower.” Trice is a profes-
er, have been atypically easy: we have lived in sor emerita of ecology and evolution at the
Boulder for 50 years and already knew a dozen University of Minnesota. Her talk was about
people at Frasier. Moreover, we’re used to mov- the co-evolution of diversity in plants and
ing into unfamiliar homes, having spent many their pollinators.
summers and academic years doing research in
other parts of the world. Flowering plants reproduce sexually, by
spreading the male germ cells, pollen, from
Positive features of moving in: one plant to another. She discussed two main
1. The building was ready on schedule pollination methods. With wind driven pol-
after three years of planning and construction. len, large amounts are released to be spread by
And everything in our apartment (except the the wind. This is very inefficient, and leaves
thermostat) worked as it should, right from the visible yellow streaks of pollen on streets and
moment we arrived. Amazing! sidewalks. This method is mostly used by co-
2. The excellent staff at Frasier had or- niferous trees, and works best in areas with a
ganized the move-in process so carefully that high concentration of a single species.
our van could park nearby, a basket of goodies
awaited us, and a stream of people came by in The other method of pollination is transport
the first few days to help with things like get- by insects and small animals, such as hum-
ting our phones and IT systems going. mingbirds, mice and bats. This leads to a great
3. We had realized in advance that shelf/ deal of diversification in flower shapes and
cabinet space would be limited. So we brought color patterns, as well as in the pollinators
with us eight units of metal shelving for the themselves. The flower must have a way of
bedroom closets and one for the front door clos- signaling to insects where the nectar is, some-
et, which we use as a pantry, plus three free- times with radial lines of color. Sometimes
standing cabinets. this “color” is in the near ultraviolet range,
4. We hired someone to help unpack boxes visible to insects but not humans. The flower
the day after we arrived. Money well spent! must deposit pollen on the insect, sometimes
5. Frasier residents have been so welcom- on a particular part, and retrieve it later in
ing, both our designated Guides and many oth- another flower. The pollinator must find a
ers. People have introduced themselves, offered flower, then find its way in to the small nec-
information, and invited us to meals. Thank tar reward. When it leaves, it carries its load
you all! of pollen to the next flower. This process leads
to great symbiotic structural diversity in both
What was hard: flower and insect characteristics.
For us, the move has emphasized that we
are moving into a new stage of our lives. We Jeff Grove
need to accept that it is indeed wise to have
DNR (do not resuscitate) forms on the fridge, ward. This adjustment will take time, but it
emergency call buttons accessible, and become couldn’t happen in a more comfortable and
willing to ask for more care as we move for- congenial setting.THE MIRROR March 2020 Page 15
Dinner-time Bagpiper New!
The VirtuSense VSTBal-
Scott Beach ance Assessment Tool!
VSTBalance is an artificial-intelligence driv-
en system that helps you reduce your fall-risk
by assessing deficits in balance, gait, and func-
tion that could contribute to a fall. Pre-
screening, five-minute assessments were con-
ducted in the Wellness Center between Febru-
ary 17th and 19th by the various wellness center
Exercise Specialists. There were over 114 resi-
dents assessed to determine their fall risk.
Each resident was then given a printed copy of
their results and recommendations were made
to improve future balance and gait.
By using targeted evidence-based exercises that
address your specific problem areas, you can
then strengthen the muscles that most effec-
tively reduce your risk of falling. In addition,
you can track your improvement after receiv-
ing follow-up assessments; this makes it easy
for you to visualize the progress you’ve made
over time. We will be conducting ongoing in-
depth VSTBalance screenings with residents.
Watch for future announcements with more
details.
FYI, an ongoing 45-minute balance class is
held at 11:15 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays in Classroom A. This is a great
way to learn some useful balance exercises that
A February Tuesday buffet with more or less can help improve your overall balance. In ad-
genuine Scottish-themed food (e.g., “fake” hag- dition, we are now offering small group per-
gis) clearly called for some genuine musical sonal training sessions where 2-4 people can
accompaniment. participate in an ongoing 1-hour class specifi-
Scott Beach obliged cally designed for your group’s fitness goals —
with his bagpipe this can be a balance-specific group. Stop by
renditions during the Wellness Center to find out more infor-
the first dinner mation about how to sign up and get a group
hour. put together!
Alex Herzog Nicole L. Barabas, Director of WellnessTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 16
A Joyful Evening Health Care at Frasier
of Song
T he first Geneva Perci-
val Concert of 2020
H ealth Care is a hot topic at Frasier. Alt-
hough resident members are promised a
thirty-day benefit per year per apartment with
was a delight. Six Univer- no charge for a semi-private room, availability
sity of Colorado College of is not guaranteed. Why can’t residents just go
Music student members of to Health Care when they need a few days of
the Eklund Opera Theater care? Well, it’s complicated. Frasier members
Singers along with their have priority over all other types of patients.
vocal coach/pianist, Pro- Frasier currently has 16 beds in semi-private
fessor Jeremy Reger, pro- rooms, some occupied by men and others by
vided an hour of scenes women, and 22 beds in private rooms. Obvious-
from grand opera and two from American mu- ly, a resident in a semi-private room must be
sicals. Opera not only demands trained voices assigned to a roommate of the same gender.
but dramatic talent Frasier’s policy is to move a resident into a bed
as well, and these in Health Care as soon as a bed is available.
performers excelled
in both, demonstrat- Running a health-care facility is very expen-
ing their skills with sive, so Frasier meets its fiduciary responsibil-
youthful exuberance ities by keeping beds fully occupied. Some
and enthusiasm. Health-Care patients are non-residents. Ac-
Rather than report cepting community members of all payer types
on who sang which aria, it is worth comment- helps maintain occupancy goals and supports
ing on the atmosphere. There was a large crowd Frasier’s commitment to serve the greater
in the Eldorado Room of the Boulder community.
Canyons Center; the Geneva
Percival 1913 piano was not Voluminous regulations govern Frasier’s
quite center stage while the health-care delivery system. Frasier has a five-
performers entered and exited star (the highest) rating for health-care facili-
from stage right (audience ties because it is extremely careful to meet all
left). For those of us who re- the requirements. Residents must realize that,
member last year’ s opera pro- to be admitted to Health Care even for one day,
gram in the fourth floor As- they must have doctor’s orders, provide a list of
sembly Room, the stage in Can- everything they’re taking, and undergo a com-
yons makes a world of differ- plete Health Care admissions process.
ence, for the performers as well, because it is a
professional setting for concerts of all sorts. If Medicare is to pay for rehabilitation, a pa-
Not only did the singers generate enthusiasm, tient must be admitted to a hospital for three
the Frasier residents did as well, clapping after midnights prior to going to Health Care (not
each song, and some wondering why we only just “under observation” but actually
have one opera evening scheduled each year as “admitted”). Managed-care plans (such as Hu-
part of our on-going Percival Concert Series. mana) and Kaiser have special rules, too.
Jim Wolf (Continued on page 17)THE MIRROR March 2020 Page 17
Horizon School (Continued from page 16)
Art Exhibit To maximize your chances of getting a bed in
Health Care:
O ur favorite annual show is here again in
the Art Gallery and is as colorful as ever.
The work of the Horizon kindergarteners is
Let Health Care know as soon as possible.
Although there are no guarantees, the
likelihood that a bed will be available
the first to catch our eye. In for you increases with lead time.
the glass case are twenty or so Avail yourself of the option of reserving a
little, charming pottery pots bed using some of your health-care days.
made by these youngsters. Avail yourself of the “right of first refusal”
You can see even more of option—when a bed becomes available,
these pots in the display case you can select the option of reserving it
at Maymes. The kindergar- with health-care days before it is given
teners’ work continues on the to someone outside of Frasier.
wall behind the case with a display of collaged
snow figures, all with noticeable carrot noses. Barbara Farhar
A variety of inked trees
have been added and the
scenes are truly appropri-
ate for our current weath- Climbing the Flatirons
er. The children’s talent is In 1906, Floyd and Earl Millard completed the
also displayed in the series first ascent of the Standard East Face on the
of unusual ink drawing on Third Flatiron, marking the earliest recorded
white paper that result rock climb in Colorado. The earliest known
from a lesson on how
shapes and lines make a roped ascent took place in 1919.
picture. We continue to be
impressed further with their
display of autumn leaves. Pleasure continues with 5th and 6th grade art-
ists. They give us more self-portraits, this
Then we move on to the art time doubling ones based on Andy Warhol
created by 1st and 2nd grad- influence. And as they played with color and
ers. They designed exciting texture they produced handsome trees in pas-
trees on black paper by tel and watercolor. The show concludes with
printing leaves and the art of the 7th and 8th grades. They have
adding metallic silver branches. Equal- worked on dot paintings, scratch
ly amazing are the paintings they de- art, Modigliani portraits and pat-
veloped as they studied Colorado’s ani- terned stories.
mals and fish. Also, we see that student The show concluded with a choir
personalities are very evident in the program directed by Horizon’s mu-
wonderful self-portraits shown. More sic director, Alex Hartman and a
surprises come from the 3rd and 4th slide show by Kara Priest, the art
graders. Their pieces present a variety teacher.
of techniques and the strong influence
Jan Granda
of Laurel Burch’s colorful creations.
(Burch was an artist and designer).THE MIRROR March 2020 Page 18
Gulls The Granddaddy of Old-Time
Fiddler’s Conventions
I n Native American symbolism the gull rep-
resents a carefree attitude, versatility, and
freedom. The lovely gull sculpture donated by B ack in the snowy past, Boulder Interna-
tional Film Festival director Kathy
Judy Gunkler demonstrates this symbolism. Beeck showed the 2019 film Fiddlin’, a docu-
While gulls are mentary of the Old Fiddlers’ Convention in
rarely seen spi- Galax, VA. More recently, after snowy post-
raling down to ponement, we had a performance by Three
catch fish, they Hundred Days, a local duo playing the same
often spiral style of music.
down to get a
better look at Galax is a small town in a very rural area of
picnic provisions farms and woodlands in southwestern Virgin-
on a beach. They ia. The Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax is
are not above well known among old-timey musicians. It is
stealing a sand- the world’s oldest and largest old-time fiddler’s
wich or chip convention, with the 85th annual to be held in
from a basket 2020. There is one main stage where perfor-
and for this rea- mances and competitions are held, and many
son are consid- off-stage jams in the camping area. In addition
ered by some to to various musical competitions, there are
be nasty and ag- dance competitions, including clogging or “flat
gressive. But -footing,” a distinctive regional style. It is of-
gulls have many ten done spontaneously by audience members
positive charac- enjoying music. Old-timey music is a major
teristics. theme among American musical styles. Irish,
African, French Canadian, and Cajun styles
Gulls are clever. They learn, remember, and contributed to its development.
even pass on behaviors such as stamping their
feet to imitate rain and thus coax earthworms The film also showed some sociological side-
to surface. lights of this culture. A few professional musi-
Gulls are intelligent. They crack open hard- cians performed, but most were ordinary peo-
shelled mollusks by dropping them on rocks or ple who happen to be very good musicians.
roads. (Continued on page 19)
Gulls are caring parents. Both incubate the
eggs and feed and protect their chicks.
Little Gull, that is only 11 inches long to the
Gulls have a well-developed system of commu-
largest, the Great Black-backed Gull, that
nication that includes both vocalizations and
measures 25 to 31 inches. While we typically
body movement.
associate gulls with coastlines, they are actual-
Gulls can drink both fresh and salt water.
ly continent-wide, found around any water as
They have special glands above the eyes that
well as parking lots, parks, and restaurants
flush salt from their systems through openings
where they scavenge whatever they can find. In
in the bill.
Boulder County the Ring-billed gull is the one
There is a great deal of diversity among gull seen most often.
species. In size they vary from the smallest, the Bev PostmusTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 19
Frasier’s Fundraising (Continued from page 18)
Part 2 Many play only by ear
The later performance in our new auditorium
A h, yes, part 2. Where were we? Well, Fra-
sier Meadows Retirement Community
(that’s us) is a nonprofit. Like all
at Frasier by the duo Three Hundred Days
was fully acoustic. The duo played a mix of
nonprofits, Frasier raises money
through tax-deductible contribu-
tions, which they solicit from us
(among others). Just let me re-
emphasize that no resident is in any
way obligated to contribute. Pay
your rent, and no one can fault you.
However, should you wish to con-
tribute, how do the five annual ap-
peals differ? Each has a particular
purpose. In the spring, gifts are di-
rected to the Geneva Percival fund,
which helps finance the wonderful
programs that CU College of Music students traditional tunes and some original, partly
perform for us several times each year. fictionalized, jokey first-person ballads. They
Early each summer we have a ceremony to played a fiddle and guitar, but no drums,
honor the memory of residents who have died which were introduced later with bluegrass.
in the previous year. This Memorial appeal al- Other instruments often used are string bass,
lows us to give in honor or memory of those mandolin, hammer dulcimer, accordion, and
who were close to us. Many of these contribu- so forth.
tions are directed to the Spiritual Life Fund. Lately, clarinet, saxophone, and cello are ap-
pearing in local contra dance bands, with in-
The fall appeal benefits the Employee Educa- teresting stylistic innovations.
tion Fund. This provides scholarship monies
for some of our workers who are pursuing fur- Jeff Grove
ther education and training. Perhaps you had
a chance to hear the gratitude expressed by
some of last year’s recipients at February’s
Tuesday with Tim meeting.
ber, the Thanksgiving Fund committee, entire-
The end-of-the-year appeal chooses a different ly resident-driven, sends out an appeal. Since
aspect of Frasier to emphasize each year. Last I’m running out of space, an article next
year our contributions were intended to im-
prove and increase the activities in our new month will briefly describe it, and then point
Canyons Center. you to some ways Frasier can help you get the
most bang for your charitable bucks, regardless
The administration is responsible for these of your chosen recipients.
four appeals, but there is one more. Each Octo- Charlie Anderson 109THE MIRROR March 2020 Page 20
New Residents
Jere Beasley & Nicki Haller
From: Boulder Arrived: Jan. 22 Unit: 531-PrS Ph: 720-562-8130
Birthplace: J - Nashville, TN N - Paris, France
Birthday: J - 2/1 N - 3/2 Guides: Courtland & Carolyn Spicer
Occupation: J - Software engineer, manager N - Special ed teacher
Interests: J - Biking, travel, woodworking N - Play piano,
biking, hiking, concerts, travel
Joseph “Alan” & Hazel Cope
From: Pittsburgh, PA Arrived: Jan. 17
Unit: 636-PrC Ph: 720-836-2356
Birthplace: A - Yorkshire, GB H - London, GB
Birthday: A - 3/19 H - 5/15 Guides: Louise & Bill Bradley
Occupation: A - Executive at energy company H - Nurse (RN)
Interests: Both - Music, hiking, outdoors. A - Soccer H - Skiing,
tennis, gardening
Sondra “Sandy” McCoy, with Cinnamon
From: Broomfield Arrived: Jan. 31 Unit: 540-PrS Ph: 720-562-
8181 Birthplace: San Francisco, CA Birthday: 12/27
Occupation: Writer of historical articles and books
Interests: Biking, hiking, reading, travel
Guide: Barbara Hanst
Thomas Stiers & Judy Schilling
From: Niwot Arrived: Jan. 29 Unit: 622-PrC Phone: 720-836-2333
Birthplace: T - Rushville, IN J - Michigan Birthday: T - 7/3 J - 6/21
Occupation: T - Pastor, retired J - Volunteer for TRUcare hospice
Interests: T - Rockies baseball, travel, read mysteries J - Volunteer
Guides: Leo & Carolyn LeSage
Corrine Brase
From: Boulder Arrived: Jan. 14 Unit: 721-PrN Ph: 720-836-2379
Birthplace: Dallas, TX Birthday: 10/29
Occupation: Math lecturer at Arapahoe Community College;
co-authored math textbooks with deceased (2017) hus-
band; church (Catholic) activities
Interests: Concerts, lectures, reading, walking, family
Guide: Beverly CarriganTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 21
Julie Jones
From: Estes Park Arrived: Jan. 27 Unit: 644-PrC Ph: 720-836-
2364 Birthplace: Oakland, CA Birthday: 10/8
Occupation: Personal secretary
Interests:: Hiking, theater, exercise
Guide: Flodie Anderson
John and Elizabeth Tilton
From: Boulder Arrived: Jan. 10 Unit: 734-PrN Ph: 720-836-2389
Place raised: J - Upper Darby, PA, Wayzata, MN
E - Milwaukee, Zürich, Schenactady, NY
Birthday: J - 9/16 E - 11/6 Guide: Susan Marine
Occupation: J - Prof. CSM Economics & Business E - Prof. of French
Interests: Both - Hiking, skiing, traveling, reading
J - Grandchildren E - Languages
John and Pinky Rudolph
From: San Antonio, TX Arrived: Feb. 4
Unit: 629-PrC Ph: 720-836-2346
Birthplace: Both - Staten Island, NY Birthday: J - 7/23 P - 9/16
Occupation: J - Gynecologist P - Pediatric Nurse
Interests: J - Photography, water color painting
P - Gardening, cooking, reading
Guides: Don & Sara Cote
Ed and Peg Sanders
From: Boulder Arrived: Jan. 30 Unit: 634-PrS Ph: 720-836-2354
Birthplace: E - Little Rock, AK P - Amery, WI
Birthday: E - 1/6 P - 1/30 Guides: Debbie & Charlie Springer
Occupation: E - Alternative energy & ecotourism consultant
P - DU Prof. International Studies
Interests: Both - Hiking, current events; E - Nature P - Reading
Yvonne Kristy
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 5 Unit: 617-PrC Ph: 720-836-2311
Birthplace: Near Fargo, ND Birthday: 2/16
Occupation: CU information technology
Interests: Family (2 sons, 4 grandsons live in area), photography,
walking, audio books, travel, movies
Guide: Bobbie HarmsTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 22
Mary Reish
From: Aurora, CO Arrived: Feb. 6 Unit: 545-PrS Ph: 720-562-8212
Birthplace: Detroit, MI Birthday: 11/26
Occupation: Teacher, family business, active church member
Interests: Skiing to age 75, travel abroad, sponsor 3rd world
children
Guide: Mary Dancs
Rick and Jean Abbott
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 3 Unit: 514-PrS Ph: 720-562-4494
Birthplace: R - Pensylvania J– Olean, NY
Birthday: R - 10/20 J - 4/1
Occupation: R -ER doctor J - Physician, bio-ethicist
Interests: R - Biking, skiing J - Biking, family, play piano
Guides: Wes & Heather LeMasurier
Ken Muroya and Christine Highnam
From: Denver Arrived: Feb. 4 Unit: 744-PrN Ph: 720-836-2396
Birthplace: K - Denver C - Mt. Vernon, OH
Birthday: K - 11/3 C– 5/17
Occupation: K - CO Dpt. of Human Services
C - Director, Social Services, Boulder
Interests: K - Poker, reading, golf, walking C– Gardening, reading
Guides: Harold & Joan Leinbach
Jack and Susi Krutsinger
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 5 Unit: 524-PrS Ph: 720-562-8047
Raised in: J - Boulder S - Boulder Birthday: J - 9/1 S - 7/28
Occupation: J - Worked in aerospace industry (Boeing, Ball Broth
ers) S - Homemaker, family bookkeeping
Interests: Both - Hiking, walking, book club J (earlier) - Skiing,
fishing S - Family, tennis
Guides: Eben & Nancy Tilly
Bob and Judy Rothe
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 11 Unit: 726-PrN P h: 720-836-2384
Birthplace: B - Chicago, IL J - Waukegan, IL
Birthday: B - 4/27 J - 2/26 Guide: Irma Galusha
Occupation: B - Nuclear physicist J - Volunteer, homemaker
Interests: B - Classical music, model railroads, white river rafting
J - genealogy, classical music, reading, bridge,
international studentsTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 23
Sheila Atchley
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 12 Unit: 648-PrC Ph: 720-836-2368
Birthplace: Ransom, KS Birthday: 8/21
Occupation: Prof. of sociology and gerontology, Miami University
Interests: Grandchildren, current events, politics
Guide: JoAnn Joselyn
Jennifer Bohlin
From: Maui, HI Arrived: Feb. 18 Unit: 710-PrN Ph: 720-836-2371
Place raised: Hawaii Birthday: 1/28
Occupation: Administrator of long-term care facility
Interests: Reading, especially mysteries, travel, hiking, music,
Conference of World Affairs, involved in planning
Guide: Evie Lindquist
Arlan and Judith Ramsay
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 19 Unit: 715-PrN Ph: 720-836-2396
Birthplace: A - Dodge City, KS J - Topeka, KS
Birthday: A - 7/1 J - 9/7
Occupation: A - CU Prof. of Math. J - Teacher, volunteer
Interests: A - Reading,, math , music J - Reading, sewing
Guides: Bill & Louise Bradley
Ronald and Mary Forthofer
From: Boulder County, Lake Valley Arrived: Feb. 21
Unit: 646-PrC Ph: 720-836-2366
Birthplace: R - Dayton, OH M - Chicago
Birthday: R - 3/25 M - 9/24 Guides: Alex & Nancy Herzog
Occupation: R - Prof. of biostatistics M - Systems Engineer, IBM
Interests: Both: Traveling, walking R: Work for peace & justice
M - Reading fiction, music
Diane Coulter
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 21 Unit: 475-PkC Ph: 720-562-8243
Birthplace: Detroit, MI Birthday: 10/7
Occupation: Academic researcher at CU
Interests: Swimming, Bridge, choral singing, knitting
Guide: Jane CrabtreeTHE MIRROR March 2020 Page 24
Mary Greenwald
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 25 Unit: 632-PrC Ph: 720-836-2352
Birthplace: Woodward, OK Birthday: 1/1
Occupation: Nurse, BCH (to 2005)
Interests: Biking, snow shoeing, classical music, sing in choir,
volunteer at BCH
Guide: Barbara Farhar
Scott and Barbara Robertson
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 25 Unit: 713-PrN Ph: 720-836-2374
Place raised: S - Eden, NC B - Canandaigua, NY
Birthday: S - 11/6 B -6/24
Occupation: S - CU Prof. of Physics B - Research geneticist
Interests: S & B: Hiking, car camping, visit mountain cabin
Guides: Leo & Carolyn LeSage
Richard Lee and Beth Hayward
From: Boulder Arrived: Feb. 24 Unit: 627-PrC Ph: 720-836-2343
Birthplace: R - Terre Haute, IN B - Detroit, MI
Birthday: R - 9/3 B - 6/2
Occupation: R - Engineer at Syntex Chemical B - Teacher
Interests: Both: Traveling, reading, volunteering, writing
Guide: Gale Adair
Daniel and Donna Wilder
From: Weston, CT Arrived: Feb. 24 Unit: 723-PrN Ph: 720-836-2381
Birthplace: Dan - Madison, WI Donna - Sacramento, CA
Birthday: Dan - 7/3 Donna - 9/27 Guide: Gale Adair
Occupation: Dan - Corporate financial executive
Donna - Career in fabrics, incl. own company
Interests: Dan - Hiking, sailing small boat, theater Donna - Travel,
watercolor painting, quilt collecting, flower arranging,
John “Jack” Farrell and Nancy Colburn
From: Boulder (before: Washington, DC) Arrived: Feb. 13
Unit: 515-PrS Ph: 720-836-2343
Birthplace: J - Boston area N - Delaware
Birthday: J - 4/23 N - 5/15
Occupation: J - Clinical psychologist N - Biochemist, cancer research
Interests: J - Writing, nonfiction and fiction N -Play piano,
member of 3 music groups. Both: hiking, skiing (in past)
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