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Good Times & Good Friends Bridgeway Living
303 E. Washington St.
Bensenville, IL 60106
January 2020
Employee
Of The
Month
MARIA
LOPEZ
CONGRATULATIONS Happy New Year!!
on a job well done!
“ 2020”
You may see Maria early in the morning, JANUARY
getting ready to start the day. She may greet you BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
as you leave for breakfast. She always has a Come join us in the MPR on Friday,
smile for you on your return. Maria is one our January 17th, at 1:00 pm as we celebrate
best housekeepers. If you are on her schedule,
you know first hand of her thoroughness and all the January birthdays!
eye for details. Helping us celebrate will be
Maria has been with Bridgeway for 10 years! Johnny Gray!
When she is not at work, she loves to spend her Entertainment will begin at 1:30 pm
spare time relaxing at home. Thank you, Maria!
YOU are our January Employee of the Month!
Congratulate Maria when you see her! January Birthdays
Mary Hinman………………..8
Tea For Three: Lady Bird, Pat and Betty Elaine Freitag …….………...14
Come listen to what is was like for a woman Jacqueline King……….….....15
whose husband becomes the President of the Anna Volpe……..…..………..19
United States, and she gets thrust into the spot- Cathy Stlaske…….………….21
light!! This witty, sly and deeply moving por- Patricia Muha …….………...22
trayal performed by Leslie Goddard explores Patricia Seriano……………..27
the hopes and fears of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Phyllis Miller ………….….....28
Nixon and Betty Ford. In three scenes taking Ted Szalinski ……..……….....30
place in the family quarters of the White House,
each of the women confides to the audience. 1st Annual Animal Support Group
Secrets are spilled about their husbands’ rise to Have you ever had to think of who could keep an
power, their romances with the men and their eye on your pet while you were going to be gone a
paths as wives in the White House. day or two? Well, this is the group for you! The
Wednesday, January 15 @ 10:30 /MPR group meets in the MPR on the 1st Monday
each month @ 9:30 am. See Bonnie for details.
Bus Happening
Please sign up for trips in the outing book located at the front desk. What’s Goin’ On In Here??
Please call the front desk and have them cross your name off the list
if you are not going, to make room for others on the list. AFTERNOON MOVIES
Please notice our afternoon movies
will be changed for January. It PLEASE PARDON OUR
Transportation to Doctor Offices may be a sequel, or travelogue DUST
See Pat before you schedule your appointments for doctor office transportation. If you can’t get in type. etc., but will be subject As you have seen, we are
touch with Pat, leave your name and phone number and she will get in touch with you. related or a series. For more painting and remodeling on
We now have weekly trips for doctor appointments. The day will still be Wednesday, but now it will information, check the Movies of the first floor and on 3 south.
be every week on Wednesday. If your doctor does not have office hours on Wednesday...please speak the Month/It’s Showtime section We apologize in advance for
with Pat before you make your appointments to see if she can accommodate you. Thank you!! of the News & Views. If you have any inconvenience this may
cause.
a movie, series or suggestion, let
Please check your calendars
us know! We will do our best to
daily for possible changes in
get it. locations and times for
Monty’s Senior Citizen Luncheon
Every 1st Tuesday of the month, we go to Monty’s for lunch and play Bingo! programs and activities.
There is a $4.00 charge (pd at the door) for a delicious and generous lunch. Social Butterflies They may change.
Tuesday, January 7, bus leaves at 10:15 am. For this month’s get together, please bring Thank you all, very much, for
something that represents your your patience!
Lunch Bunch / Jade Dragon holiday celebrations. Pictures,
Please join us for some delicious Chinese food at Jade Dragon. collectables, etc. Bring a friend!
They offer lunch specials at a reasonable price. Friday, January 10, at 2:30 Den
Thursday, January 9, the bus will leave at 11:30am
Elmhurst Art Museum
Marcus Theater We have some new ideas for bus trips we hope you
Shows and times TBA on Friday morning...when the shows change.
Friday, January 10 will like. Starting off on Friday, Jan. 3:
The Bridgeway Bus will take us to the Elmhurst
Lunch Bunch Bingo at Bensenville Park District Art Museum! They have a special exhibit, The
Come join us as we host Bingo over at the Bensenville Park District! McCormick House-Past, Present, Future/ This
Doors open at 11:00 and for $6.00 (pre-pay please) you get a hot plated exhibition will present a full domestic presentation in Mies van der Rohe’s
lunch, dessert, drink, and 2 bingo cards. McCormick House for the first time in the museum’s history.
Thursday, January 16, bus will leave at 10:30 am
Also: What Came After: Figurative Painting in Chicago 1978-1998/
Organized by artist Phyllis Bramson, What Came After is a survey of diverse
NEW YEAR, NEW IDEAS interests in the figure as a subject, the human condition, and personal iconography.
Friday, January 3, Bus leaves at 1:00pm
As you read through the News & Views and this month’s calendar...you may
notice some new programs, activities and bus trips listed. Elmhurst History Museum
You should call your friends, or invite a new neighbor to come try it out! You We will also be taking a trip to the Elmhurst History Museum on Friday, Jan. 24.
might enjoy something different. Then let us know! We need your feedback.
We will be trying out new trips activities so we’d like your opinions and This month has had many programs, movies, and even a train set underneath our
suggestions. All you men living here...that means you too! Don’t be shy! If Fireside Christmas tree.
you’d like to try something, have a program here, give a call to Lynda in the So, it only seems fitting that we offer a trip to the exhibit
Lifestyles Office, drop a line, or stop us in the hall when you see us...we are Titled: On The Right Track: By Rail to Chicago & Beyond- take a journey through
open to suggestions. Thank you! ( 630) 787-2975 170 years of railroading history from Chicago to Elmhurst and beyond!
This exhibit is also FREE!! The bus will leave at 1:00 pm on Friday, Jan. 24. 2020.
Bensenville Express
Bridgeway Outings
If you are interested in buying articles from Bridgeway Express, Ask for order forms that you Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1/1/20 1/2/20 1/3/20 1/4/20
can fill out and bring to the front desk.. All prices are listed on the order forms. Everything will
be delivered directly to your apartment the same day. Items include: shampoo, Ensure, antac- 9:15 Bank Day 9:15 Mariano’s 9:15 Walmart
ids, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, Depends, Kleenex, liner pads, vinyl gloves, deodor- Happy New Yr.!
ant, etc. 3:00 Walgreens 1:00 Elmhurst 3:30 St. Alexis
Art Museum
1/5/20 1/6/20 1/7/20 1/8/20 1/9/20 1/10/20 1/11/20
10:15 Monty’s 9:15 Dr. Appts. 9:15 Jewel 8:30 BINGO/ at 9:15 Burlington
Council News The Abbey in
The Resident Council wishes each one of you a very Happy and Healthy new Year in 2020. The Elmhurst 3:30 St.Alexis
Council also wishes to extend its thanks to the many residents that have shown interest and have at- 2:00 Walgreens/ 2:30 Dollar Tree/ 11:30 Lunch
tended council meetings throughout this year. It has been a very encouraging sign and very much CVS BSL Visits Bunch: Marcus
appreciated. Jade Dragon Theater
At the January Council meeting we will have a special guest, Lindsey Herza who is the Communi- Shows &Times
3:00 Walgreens TBA
ty Ombudsman Senior Services for DuPage County. Lindsey will be presenting topics such as
(in am)
learning more about Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, information, about the Long Term
Care Facilities, Residents Rights, Facility Services or Standards, Medical Coverage, and many
other topics. There will be time allotted for questions and answers, and she will remain after the
meeting if there are still questions that you have. Handouts and brochures will be available for each
resident. Mark your calendar for this important meeting of the Council. It will be held on Tuesday, 1/12/20 1/13/20 1/14/20 1/15/20 1/16/20 1/17/20 1/18/20
January 21, 2020 at 1:00pm in the MPR. 9:15 Kohl’s 9:15 Dr. Appts. 10:30 Bridgeway 9:15 Trader Joes 9:15 Bed Bath
Host Lunch Bunch And Beyond
1:30 Walgreens/ 2:15 BSL/Dollar Bingo at
Study of Biblical Characters Abraham Part 3 Target Tree Pk District 3:30 St. Alexis
Many of you have enjoyed the study of Abraham brought by Pastor Craig Jarvis. His
knowledge and teaching skill have given us a tremendous appreciation for Abraham 3:00 Walgreens/
and his family through their good and bad times. Come and find out why Abraham is Big Lot
such a prominent figure in world history. The next session on The Life of Abraham will 1/19/20 1/20/20 1/21/20 1/22/20 1/23/20 1/24/20 1/25/20
be held on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 10:00 am in the Den. Part 3 was to be the 9:15 Saver’s Disc. 9:15 Dr. Appts. 9:15 Bank Day 9:15 Wal-Mart 9:15 Hobby
last study session on Abraham, but because there was so much interest, there will be a Store Lobby
Part 4 in February 2020. 2:30 Walgreens/ 2:15 BSL/Dollar 3:00 Walgreens 1:00 Elmhurst 3:30 St. Alexis
MUSIC MAKERS REUNION BAND CVS Tree History Museum
Bridgeway Sponsored Bingo at the Abbey Monday, January 27, 2020 from6:45 to 8:45 in the
in Elmhurst MPR The Music Makers will play music made famous
On Friday, January 10th, at 9:00 am, by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, and
Bridgeway will be sponsoring a continental other Big Bands!
breakfast bingo at the Abbey in Elmhurst. Come listen and dance in the Multi-Purpose Room to
If you would like to have a light breakfast, the music you love!
meet some new friends, and play some Monday, January 27, 2020 MPR 6:45-8:45 1/26/20 1/27/20 1/28/20 1/29/20 1/30/20 1/31/20
morning bingo...look no further! We will be NO 9:15 Dr. Appts. 9:15 St. Vincent 9:30 Rivers
going to a new place, The Abbey in TRIPS DePaul Disc Store Casino/
Elmhurst. The cost is $2.00per person. TODAY 2:15 BSL/ Des Plaines
You will need to sign up and pre-pay by Dollar Tree 3:00 Walgreens 2:00 Bensenville
Friday, January 3, 2020 in the Lifestyles Library
Office. The bus will leave at 8:30 am
Movies Of The Month It’s Showtime It’s Showtime Cont. It’s Showtime
Anne of Green Gables / Part 1 Anne of Green Gables South Pacific (Disc 1) America’s Scenic Rail Journeys /
This award-winning movie follows the provoca- The Continuing Story / Part 2 When a young American nurse from Little Rock The Coast Starlight
tive life drama of Anne Shirley, an endearing See previous description from Part 1. meets the handsome French planter on a South Enroute from Los Angeles to Seattle, Amtrak’s
orphan, from her struggles as an adolescent to 1 Hour and 35 Minutes Thurs. Jan 9 1:00/ Den Pacific island during WWII. They find refuge in Coast Starlight offers armchair travelers a first
her triumphs as a young woman. each other as their romance blooms in the lush class tour of the rugged Pacific coastline, lush Cal-
1 Hour and 40 Minutes Alaska: The Last Frontier tropical paradise. 2Hrs 30 min ifornia and Oregon farmlands, and the snowy
Wednesday, January 1, at 1:00 pm / MPR This all encompassing video unveils the spectac- Sunday, Jan 19, @ 1:00pm /MPR peaks of the Cascade Mountains.
ular scenery, incredible wildlife and hearty peo- 1 Hour Saturday, January 25, at 6:30 pm / Den
Anne of Green Gables / Part 2 ple of the Great Land. You’ll explore Alaska,
from the way north to Prudhoe Bay. Along the Catch Me If You Can
See above for description of movie. Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks star in this
way you’ll discover why Alaska is truly the Last Sinatra
1 Hour and 40 Minutes inspired by a true story of a brilliant young master In concert at Royal Festival Hall.
Thursday, January 2, at 1:00 pm / Den Frontier 1 Hr50 Min Jan 11, at 6:30 pm / Den
of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail. 1Hr Sun, Jan 26, @1:00Pm/MPR
2Hrs. 21 Min Monday, Jan. 20@ 1:00pm MPR
Our National Parks / A Seasonal Tour Statue of Liberty True Grit
Our National Parks takes you on a journey For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty Rooster Cogburn is hired by a young girl to kill the
through the four seasons and the many faces of has been a symbol of hope and refuge for genera- Wonders of Man’s Creation
When the urge to build conspires with a vision man who murdered her father and stole the family
our scenic national parks. 30 Minutes tions of immigrants. This video explores both the nest egg and she insists on accompanying Cogburn.
Saturday, January 4, at 6:30 pm / Den history of America’s premier symbol and the of beauty, man sometimes succeeds in leaving
behind an enduring mark on an ever-changing Cogburn isn’t happy with this or with the Texas
meaning of liberty itself. 1 Hour Ranger LaBoeuf who also tags along. Stars:John
Pike’s Peak By Rail Sunday, January 12, at 1:00 pm / MPR world. eg: The Colosseum, Machu Picchu, The
Great Wall, The Kremlin and much more. Wayne, Glen Campbell, and Kim Darby.
Thrill to the majesty of America’s most famous
1Hr 20 Min Tues, Jan 21, at 2:30 pm / MPR Mon Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm/MPR 2Hrs 8 min
mountain. Marvel at the railroad that is a Na- His Girl Friday
tional Engineering Landmark. A must see comedy! A Journalist’s delight with
1 Hour and 10 Minutes Cary Grant as a conniving editor, Rosalind Chicago By Boat / The River Tour America’s Scenic Rail Journey/
Sunday, January 5, at 1:00 pm / Den Russell as star reporter and Ralph Bellamy as a Set sail on The River Tour for spectacular views The Copper Canyon
redneck that Russell is trying to marry. This is of Chicago’s famed riverfront architecture. 4times the size of the Grand Canyon the pristine
It’s A Wonderful Life all occurring amid a hot murder story! Terrific 45 Minutes Thurs, Jan 23, at 1:00 pm / Den Copper Canyon is the highlight of this trip. Along
Let’s watch it one last time, it has such a powerful characters in a terrific film! 1Hr 32min the way experience the enchanting traditions of
message. George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stew- Monday, Jan. 13 at 1:00 pm / MPR Two Mules For Sister Sara Mexican culture, fond in the music, food and
art) learns that every man’s life is important be- Clint Eastwood is a 19th Century adventurer clothing. 1 Hr. Tues, Jan 28, @ 1:00 pm MPR
cause it touches so many other lives…with the who rescues Shirley MacLaine, a nun, from a
Anne of Green Gables / The Sequel Pt 1
help of his Guardian Angel Clarence. Also group of would be rapists. The nun decides to
The continuing story of Anne Shirley as she America’s Scenic Rail Journeys /
starring Donna Reed as his wife. 2Hours 10 min tag along with Eastwood who’s joining a band
makes the transition from a romantic, impetuous The Canadian Rockies
Monday, January 6, at 1:00 pm / Den of Mexican revolutionaries fighting against the
orphan to an outspoken, adventurous and accom- Rolling through the majestic mountains of British
French occupation of Mexico. A romance devel-
plished young teacher. 1 Hour and 55 Minutes Columbia, The Skeena—with its colorful locomo-
Anne of Green GablesThe ContinuingStory Pt1 ops between Eastwood and MacLaine...and he
Tuesday, January 14, at 1:00 pm / MPR tive and sleek dome car-offers train enthusiasts an
Now in her twenties, Anne returns to Avonlea for later finds out her secret.
Friday, Jan. 24, @ 1:30 pm / Den 1Hr 45min unparalleled trip through the Canadian wilderness.
the first time since Marilla Cuthbert’s death. Anne of Green Gables / The Sequel Pt 2 1 Hr Thurs, January 30, at 1:00 pm / Den
1 Hr 35 Min Tues, Jan 7 @10:30 am / Den See above for description of movie.
1 Hour and 55 Minutes
Elvis: His Best Friend Remembers Riding The Rails
Thursday, January 16, at 1:00 pm / Den
In honor of Elvis Presley’s birthday ( he would Relive the glorious age of steam powered locomo-
Alaska Glacier Bay tives. Ride the rails behind the most beautiful steam
have turned 85!) come watch as we listen to Elvis’s Sarah Plain And Tall Watch some of the world's largest mammals
closest friend and trusted confidant of almost 20 In the year 1910, New Englander Sarah Wheaton engine ever built: the 4449 Daylight. Hear the
-humpback and orca whales—as they breech whistle, watch the steam powered drive wheels
yrs, as he shares his most intimate memories and (Glenn Close) answers an ad for a mail-order in the glacial waters. 35 Minutes
incredible stories of life with the King of Rock and bride placed by Kansas farmer Jacob Witting, a forge through snow capped mountains, and the
Saturday, January 25, at 1:00 pm / MPR smoke stack erupting steam clouds into the cool
Roll! From the Army days to the glory days of the widower rearing two children. 1 Hr 40Min
Top 40 superstardom! Saturday, January 18, at 1:30 pm / MPR mountain air. 30 min. Fri, Jan 31 @ 1:30pm Den
2Hr 10 min Wed. Jan. 8 at 1:00pm / MPR
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