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SAINT LUKE’S BISHOP SPENCER PLACE August 2021
Stay A few words from the CEO Concerts Garden
ACTIVE I wanted to take this opportunity to honor
someone very important to Bishop Spencer
Place. As many of you may know, the former
Dan Sturdevant and Millie Edwards
TIME
BSP CEO, Jean Bacon, passed away in June.
August Word Game To say Jean was instrumental in the
See if you can come up with development of Bishop Spencer Place is a
Enjoying music in the garden has been
at least 12 words in this puzzle bit of an understatement. Long before the
a silver lining in these challenging
that contain five letters or more, community came to fruition, Jean was in the times. Our Life Enrichment Manager
with each containing the center background working her magic on everything from land acquisition has arranged many musical
letter N! You can use each of the to building community relations and everything in between. Her performances in Bishop’s Garden—a
Friday, August 6 | 3 p.m. | Bishop’s Garden
letters more than once in a word. vision, planning, and passion for retirement living helped make treat for residents who are able to
(weather permitting)
BSP what it is today. She was part of BSP even before our very first attend.
resident moved in in 1995, and tirelessly served BSP for over 20 Pianist Dan Sturdevant and Vocalist Millie Edwards will
years before retiring in 2008. perform in the Bishop’s Garden. Wear a hat and bring a Residents recently enjoyed a
K Many have called Jean an unrepentant pioneer, an enthusiastic
cool drink and listen to some cool music! performance by local favorite, guitarist
Beau Bledsoe, and his friend, violinist
U D fundraiser, a great mentor with tireless energy, and a leader. While We finally get to see Millie and Dan! Millie is one of Cristian Fatu, who is from Romania
N
I never had the opportunity to personally meet Jean, I couldn’t the most acclaimed local performers on the jazz and and currently residing in California.
agree with that more. I have read and heard many inspiring stories blues circuit. Dan sings, plays piano and is a teacher and We hope we will enjoy more
of the work she did for our community. One of the many wonderful bandleader in Kansas City. performances by these gentlemen
L C things she was part of was the creation of the BSP history book,
Bishop Spencer Place: A Story of Passion and Faith. If you haven’t had
in the coming years. A couple of
our resident ladies have asked for
E the opportunity to read this book, please check out a copy from
the library to learn more about the work Jean Bacon and so many
Mr. Fatu for Christmas! They shall
remain anonymous.
others did to make BSP a reality.
Sam Wisman, Mark Lowrey, Jeff
We are forever grateful to those who came before us to lay the
Harshbarger, and Eboni Fondren
foundation of what we are living today. I hope as she looks upon
uncle, undue
knell, knuckle, necked, needed, needle,
clunk, dunce, dunked, kennel, kneel, our community today, that she is proud of the work we continue to
Possible answers: do. I am honored to be part of continuing her legacy.
We’re still enjoying summer. Gorgeous
Name That Resident!
flowers surround the Bishop’s Garden
Support Our • I was born in Tennessee.
Friday, August 20 | 3 p.m. | Bishop’s Garden
and the Memorial Garden. They all
(weather permitting)
Royals! • I drove a tractor before I could drive a car.
await the visits and appreciation of the
Drummer Sam Wisman, keyboardist Mark Lowrey, residents. Stop by and whisper a thank
In August, the Kansas City Royals bassist Jeff Harshbarger and new-to-BSP vocalist, Eboni you to your favorite flowers. Who
• My favorite music is ragtime.
play series against the Blue Jays, Fondren will kick it up in the Garden! Eboni has not knows when one may answer you,
White Sox, Cardinals, Yankees, • My favorite sport when growing up was basketball. perhaps with a wave or a nod?
performed here to date, but she is a force on the jazz
Astros, Cubs, Mariners, and scene here in Kansas City.
• I bicycled across Kansas many summers. —Bobbie Ellis
Indians. See the schedule at:
mlb.com/royals/schedule/2021-08 • I showed dairy calves for a 4-H project. Welcome this quartet to BSP!
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August 2021
AC Activity Center (above Bistro) WR Westport Room
LIFE ENRICHMENT | INDEPENDENT LIVING CDR Canterbury Dining Room Ch 1851 Channel 1851 on your Spectrum TV
CH Chapel BG Bishop’s Garden
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
National Friendship Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist—CH 10 a.m. Stretch & Strengthen—AC 10 a.m. Grocery Trip 10 a.m. Stretch & Strengthen—AC 10:30 a.m. Strength & Balance—AC 10 a.m. Friday Morning Fitness— 10 a.m. Grocery Trip
12 p.m. Bridge Luncheon—CDR 10:30 a.m. Strength & Balance—AC 3 p.m. Great Courses: Great 2:30 p.m. Dining Comm—CDR Ch 1851 11 a.m. Rosary—CH
2 p.m. Monday Movie—Ch 1851 1 p.m. All Creatures Great Revolutions of Modern 3 p.m. Dan Sturdevant and
& Small, Season 7— History—Ch 1851 Millie Edwards—BG
Ch 1851 (weather permitting)
8 National Book Lovers Day 9 10 11 12 13 14
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist—CH 10 a.m. Stretch & Strengthen—AC 10 a.m. Grocery Trip 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass—CH 10:30 a.m. Strength & 10 a.m. Friday Morning Fitness— 10 a.m. Grocery Trip
2 p.m. Monday Movie—Ch 1851 10:30 a.m. Strength & Balance—AC 10 a.m. Stretch & Strengthen—AC Balance—AC Ch 1851 11 a.m. Rosary—CH
4 p.m. Rescheduled: Midwest 12:30 p.m. Resident Council—WR 3 p.m. Great Courses: Great 1:30 p.m. Chair Volleyball—WR 2 p.m. Rick Steves’ Tour to
Chamber Trio—BG Revolutions of Modern Italy—Ch 1851
1 p.m. All Creatures, Season 7
(weather permitting) Finale—Ch 1851 History—Ch 1851
15 16 17 18 19 National Lemonade
Day
20 21
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist—CH 10 a.m. Stretch & Strengthen—AC 10 a.m. Grocery Trip 10 a.m. Stretch & Strengthen—AC 10:30 a.m. Strength & 10 a.m. Friday Morning Fitness— 10 a.m. Grocery Trip
1 p.m. Garden Committee—WR Balance—AC Ch 1851 11 a.m. Rosary—CH
10:30 a.m. Strength & Balance—AC 3 p.m. Great Courses: Great
Revolutions of Modern 2 p.m. Chaplain’s Book 3 p.m. Sam Wisman, Mark
2 p.m. Monday Movie—Ch 1851 1 p.m. All Creatures Great Lowrey, and Eboni
& Small, Series Finale History—Ch 1851 Club—CH Foundren—BG
Special 1—Ch 1851 (weather permitting)
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10 a.m. Holy Eucharist—CH 10 a.m. Stretch & Strengthen—AC 10 a.m. Grocery Trip 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass—CH 10:30 a.m. Strength & 10 a.m. Friday Morning Fitness— 10 a.m. Grocery Trip
2 p.m. Monday Movie—Ch 1851 10:30 a.m. Strength & Balance—AC 10 a.m. Stretch & Strengthen—AC Balance—AC Ch 1851 11 a.m. Rosary—CH
1 p.m. All Creatures Great 3 p.m. Great Courses: Great 1:30 p.m. Chair Volleyball—WR 1 p.m. Great Art Explained—
& Small, Series Finale Revolutions of Modern Ch 1851
2–4 p.m. CC Banker—MLR
Special 2—Ch 1851 History—Ch 1851
29 30 31
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist—CH 10 a.m. Stretch & Strengthen—AC 10 a.m. Grocery Trip
2 p.m. Monday Movie—Ch 1851 10:30 a.m. Strength & Balance—AC
1 p.m. Documentary: Life &
Times of George Caleb
Bingham—Ch 1851
Group activities subject to community status
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Rick Steves’ Tour to Italy
Great Art Explained The Great Courses series
Friday, August 27 | 1 p.m. The Great Revolutions
Ch 1851 of Modern History
Wednesdays, 3 p.m. | Ch 1851
“A brilliant new addition to
Final lessons of this program.
art history channels is Great
Art Explained, launched last This month we will cover Lessons
month by art writer and 17–24 (the course finale).
consultant, James Payne, whose
entertaining and informative Friday, August 13 | 2 p.m. | Channel 1851 Play along with our Bingo card this month.
short (15-minute) films present We’ll travel to Italy with Rick.
a fresh look at familiar artworks.
Milan and Lake Como: No trip to Italy
BINGO
Great Art Explained is the is complete without Milan and Lake
brainchild of London art Como. In Milan we’ll take a peek at Italy’s
consultant and guide, James highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest All Creatures Great
Payne, who has been showing cemetery, and greatest opera house—not
tourists around Europe for over
and Small
to mention Leonardo’s Last Supper. Then we’ll cruise along Lake
20 years. These educational PLAY ALONG WHILE WATCHING RICK STEVES’ EUROPE
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. | Ch 1851
Como, settling down in the lakeside village of Varenna, classic
tours often focus on the honeymoon country, where Italy meets the Alps. Celebrates
We are watching Season 7,
“Biggest”
history of art and his films Silent bearded
man appears
pedestrian-
Rick changes “Oldest” completing the series this month.
Venice and Its Lagoon: Venice, “Oh, baby!” friendly zones
for Great Art Explained are (Producer,
or green his shirt “Tallest”
more than any other European city,
Simon) “First” This series is based on the books
an extension of these lectures. spaces
has an endlessly seductive charm. of James Alfred Wight, under the
His fine art degree from
For centuries, it was nicknamed
Rick says “My friend Rick tries to pen name James Herriot. When
London’s prestigious Central Rick visits Rick enjoys “thank you” in
La Serenissima—The Most a church a local drink the country’s
and fellow make wonky verbally regaling his family with
St. Martins, plus his work as language tour guide” history fun
Serenely Beautiful One. Along anecdotes, Wight repeatedly
an art consultant and art and
with sampling the sumptuous art pledged to turn them into stories
film writer for various art FREE SPACE
treasures of Venice and exploring its back-street wonders, we’ll
Thinly veiled
“Keep on
The month someday. It wasn’t until he was
magazines make him the ideal guidebook Innuendo of filming is
cruise its lagoon, stopping in fiery Murano for glass, pastel Burano
Travelin’” 50 years old that he began to
presenter of this excellent new plug mentioned
for lace, and murky Torcello for a sense of where Venice was born. pursue publication in earnest.
art history series.”
Rick wears Alliteration He began what would be his first
—Forbes Magazine Cinque Terre: In these five idyllic port towns, we sample village a backpack Rick Dorky Rick walks (two or three
words starting published book in 1965, writing
on one adores art joke and talks
life: fishing for anchovies at midnight, savoring the best pesto, shoulder
with the in the evenings in front of the
same letter)
picking grapes, and cheering cliff divers as we hike the walkway television, Olivetti typewriter
of love. Each pastel town is a delight, but Rick’s favorite is “Evokes” in lap. The first draft was
Thinly veiled Enjoys
Vernazza — where Giovanni makes pasta and Granelli sells political
Rick shares “Evocative” Rick
commanding completed in 18 months, but it
a budget tip or dines out
porcini mushrooms in the street market. We side-trip to Carrara’s comment
“Convivial”
view point
took four years for Wight to find
quarries, where Michelangelo selected his marble, then return to a publisher. If Only They Could
Vernazza to stroll its only street as the sun sets. Talk was published in April 1970.
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August Dates to Note Bestselling
National Friendship Day
Sunday, August 1
National Book Lovers Day
Monday, August 9 BOOKS
National Friendship Day occurs every year on Books are the purest form of escapism. They can
the first Sunday of August and celebrates the take you to any time, place, or culture. From clay
importance of loving, platonic relationships. tablets to today’s eBooks, literature has played a
Check out the fiction and nonfiction books
For more than a century, we’ve celebrated the crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the HAPPY BIRTHDAY that top the latest New York Times Best
strength of friendship on this day, and now, masses, and storytelling. And thanks to Johannes
Seller List.
thanks to social media, we’re able to continue Gutenberg’s 15th-century printing press, anyone, Larry Bilotta, August 1
celebrating with our friends no matter where not just royalty, monks, or landed gentry, can read
they are in the world. and own books. So in honor of National Book Fiction
Jenifer Lucas, August 1
Lovers Day, join a book club or just pull out a good THE LAST THING
Humans are book and simply read. (An audiobook will suffice Richard Jungck, August 2 HE TOLD ME
the most social too.) Laura Dave
beings on earth.
Stephen Dill, August 4
Why We Love Books MALIBU RISING
We need to Bev Bilotta, August 5
1. Books connect us to the universe. Taylor Jenkins Reid
relate to others,
just as Abraham American novelist James Baldwin said it best: “You JoAnn Field, August 6 THE PRESIDENT’S
Maslow showed think your pain and heartbreak are unprecedented
DAUGHTER
in his Hierarchy in the history of the world, but then you read.” Robbie Levi, August 8
Bill Clinton and
of Human Needs. Books help us understand each other, feel less
Bob Steinbach, August 10 James Patterson
Our sociological alone, and put our complex emotions into words.
needs motivate 2. Books let us escape the limits of time and Bernie Jones, August 10 THE MIDNIGHT
our behavior, space. LIBRARY
encouraging Doug Rushing, August 17 Matt Haig
Books are powerful. They’re the only medium that
us to make can transport us through time and space—into the
interpersonal
Dorothy Lockridge, August 20 Nonfiction
past, present, future, and faraway worlds—galaxies
relationships and connect with others on away. We don’t even have to leave our couch or Evelyn Wilkinson, August 22 (RE)BORN IN THE USA
a deeper level. With such a huge need for change out of our pajamas! Roger Bennett
human connection with people other than Nancy Duboc, August 26
our significant other, it’s no wonder that we 3. The book Is (usually) better than the movie. NIGHTMARE
celebrate an entire holiday based on the Can you think of many movies that break this rule? Fran Weeks, August 30 SCENARIO
importance of friendship. Screenplays often simplify subtle complexities of Yasmeen Abutaleb
the book, and sadly, in many cases, the original and Damian Paletta
National Friendship Day was originally a author may have very little input. Go to the
marketing strategy for Hallmark Cards in the movies? No, thanks. We’d rather read a book! At
In Loving Memory UNTAMED
Glennon Doyle
1930s. Founder Joyce Hall proclaimed the day least on National Book Lovers Day.
would take place on August 2 and decided it GREENLIGHTS
would be a day to celebrate the people closest Phil Mitchell Matthew
to you—and send them a card or two in the McConaughey
process. It soon became a bigger deal than Helen McKay
originally planned when the 1935 U.S. Congress
pronounced the first Sunday of August as Marilyn (Lynn) Thiel
National Friendship Day.
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A Poem Our Covid-y Ways
Chaplains Livestreaming
Paradise
Let this be my summertime
We were fortunate to get together in meaningful and
silly ways since the pandemic began, so here is a song
CORNER SUNDAY SERVICES
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Of azure sky and rolling sea, you can sing to honor our fortitude! 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m.
standrewkc.org/live-worship
And just myself enhanced with thee. (Sing to the tune of “My Favorite Things.”) All Souls Unitarian Universalist
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Home
And children playing in the glory 11:10 a.m.
Concerts in the garden, ice cream in November is where the heart is. I am where I’m supposed to be. I’m in a
bit.ly/3g7G62f
Of a carefree, youthful day, Movies, tours, and classes, and PBS specials reflective mood about journeys. My first six years I grew
up in Kansas City and Lawrence. I then grew up in the Immaculate Conception
And sunshine shining from the Taps played outside on a Veteran’s Day Philadelphia suburbs, where my mother, stepfather, sister, 11:00 a.m.
heavens, These were a few of our Covid-y days… brother-in-law, niece, and nephew live. After meandering as facebook.com/golddomekc
a student from east to west coast to Germany, I stayed with Community Christian Church
And tears and sighting fled away. Wooden Christmas ornaments and bright lighted trees my father, stepmother, and stepsisters in KC. I then served a 10:30 a.m.
Let this be my happiness Followed by Valentines in the Canter-berry parish for almost eight years in Pennsylvania before turning facebook.com/Community4KC
Eggnog for Christmas, and carols sung outside to chaplaincy. Coming home to Kansas City nine years ago
Conception Abbey
‘Midst the earth’s swift-flowing woe. was truly a, well, homecoming!
These were a few of the Covid-y bribes! 7:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.
Let this be my only solace— “Remember, it’s the journey, not the destination, that’s conceptionabbey.org/live
Halloween mini-pumpkins and parades down the halls important,” some well-meaning guy said to me when I was Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Just to know you love me so. lost and in a hurry. Hmph! Well, I close with ol’ familiar
Western Day and red and white wine brought to your 10:15 a.m.
Just to know that we’ll go winging, words, like an ‘ol well worn sweater, from Robert Frost: kccathedral.org/worship
doors
Far above this earthy clime, Superhero Day and sweet donuts galore Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, St. Paul’s Episcopal
And sorry I could not travel both 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Hand to hand through laughing This were how we fought off the Covid-y War… facebook.com/StPaulsKCMO
And be one traveler, long I stood
meadows. Cocktails and sangria and National Hat Day And looked down one as far as I could Unity Temple on the Plaza
To where it bent in the undergrowth; 10:30 a.m.
Let this be my summertime. New Year’s celebration with horns and champagne
bit.ly/2yfspgE
Mother’s and Father’s Day drive-by parades Then took the other, as just as fair,
—James Baldwin And having perhaps the better claim, Village Presbyterian Church
These things got us through the Covid-y days— Because it was grassy and wanted wear; 9:30 a.m.
Though as for that the passing there villagepres.org/online
Kentucky Derby and Chiefs playoff parties
Had worn them really about the same,
Your art in the gallery that stayed up too tardy
And both that morning equally lay
A sweet bagpipe player started off this whole thing
In leaves no step had trodden black.
These were the things that keep making me sing… Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
Then vaccines came I doubted if I should ever come back.
Then our doors cracked
I shall be telling this with a sigh
That’s when we yelled Hello!
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
We simply remembered our Covid-y things and then Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
we all said, “LET’S GO!” I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
—Helen R.
Blessings,
Chaplain Mark Jeske
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