June 2014

BRIDGETON
SENIORITY
Volume 39
JUNE 2014
JUNE CALENDAR
1
Tour: Stages St. Louis, pg. 2
Sun
1
Payne-Gentry Painting Demo, pg. 5
Mon
2
Support Committee Mtg., pg. 4.
Wed
4
Tour: Kimmswick, pg. 2
Fri
6
STL Bookmobile & 6/20 pg. 4.
Sun
8
Gateway City Big Band Concert, pg. 4.
Mon
9
Library presents—”Summer” pg. 4.
Tue
10
Dining Out, pg. 3.
Fri
13
Father’s Day Party, pg. 4.
Sun
15
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DADS
Mon
16
MEAAA Weeklong Raffle, pg. 4.
Thu
19
Movie:: “Monuments Men” pg. 4.
Sun
22
Fanfare with Kitty Moller, pg. 4.
Fri
27
June Birthday Party, pg. 4.
SENIOR CITIZEN OFFICE
BRIDGETON PARKS DEPT.
ADDRESS: 4201 Fee Fee
Bridgeton, MO 63044
TELEPHONE: 739-5599
Sun
Email: marylane@bridgetonmo.com
www.bridgetonmo.com
DIVE INTO SUMMER
AT THE BRIDGETON
CROSSING FAMILY
AQUATIC PARK
NOW OPEN
12 NOON TO 8 PM
Resident Adults—$6
Resident Seniors—$5
Senior Senior Pass—$70
Resident Youth—$5,
N/R Youth $7
JULY CALENDAR
Tue
1
Tour: Quincy, IL pg. 2.
Fri
4
Parade & Fireworks Display, pg. 5.
Number 6
MAYOR
WARD 1: Bob Saettele
Scott Zimmer
WARD 3: Ferd Fetsch
Randy Hein
CONRAD W. BOWERS
WARD 2:
Linda Eaker
Jerry Grimmer
WARD 4:
Barbara Abram
Joni Norris
PLACES TO GO
June 1st—Stages St. Louis
Our trip to Stages on Sunday, June 1st for the
musical “They’re Playing Our Song” by Neil
Simon is currently FILLED. The vans will leave
the Community Center at 11:00 a.m. and will
return at approximately 6 p.m. Lunch at Miss
Sheri’s (ON YOUR OWN) before the show.
Total cost is $46.
June 4th—Anheuser
House & Blue Owl
Restaurant in Kimmswick
Our trip to Kimmswick on Wednesday, 6/4 to
tour the Anheuser House Estate & lunch at
the Blue Owl Restaurant is currently FILLED.
The bus will leave the Community Center at
8:30 a.m.& return at approximately 3:30 p.m.
The total cost for transportation, tour and lunch
is $50. Payment due now.
JuLY 1st—Quincy Illinois
Join us as we head to the river
city of Quincy Illinois on
Tuesday, July 1st. Our first
stop is a quick tour of Underbrink’s Bakery established in
1929 and a sampling of their sweet treats. Its
then on to St. Francis Catholic Church, a
buffet lunch at The Pier Restaurant as well
as a tour of a private home & an architectural
driving tour of the city.
The bus will leave the Community Center at
8:00 a.m and return at approximately 6 p.m.
The total cost for the transportation, lunch and
all tours is $60. Payment due 6/20/14.
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July 11th—Visit St. Louis’ Speakeasy
and American Spirits:The Prohibition Exhibit at MoHistory
Join us on Friday, July 11th for an entertaining and educational day at the Missouri
History Museum’s exhibit “The Rise and Fall of
Prohibition”. Step back in time to an era when
flappers, suffragists and bootleggers dominated the
scene. Glimpse rare photo’s and artifacts of the
Prohibition era until its repeal as well as a recreated
“speakeasy” where you can learn or demonstrate the
Charleston. You’ll also have an opportunity to view
the “250 in 250 Exhibit.”
Prior to the exhibit, we will enjoy a delicious lunch
at The Thaxton Speakeasy - for those who know
the “secret password”. Shhh– this historic downtown building is full of history and lots of surprises!
The bus will leave the Community Center at 10 am
and return at approximately 3 pm. Total cost is
$46. Payment due 7/1/14.
July 20th—Stages St. Louis/
How to Succeed in Business
Without Really Trying
Its back to Stages St. Louis on Sunday, 7/20 for
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really
Trying”. This musical set in the swinging 60’s
bustles with humor, romance and song. Big
business means big laughs and these “Mad Men”
were never more entertaining. Before the show
we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch (ON YOUR OWN)
at Miss Sheri’s.
The vans will leave the Community Center at
11 am and return at approximately 5 pm. Total
cost is $46. Payment due 7/14/14.
THINGS TO DO
WEEKLY & MONTHLY
ACTIVITIES
MONDAY:
TUESDAY
WED
FRIDAY
Senior Exercise –
10:15 a.m.
Bingo—12:30 p.m.
Line Dancing 10:00 a.m.
Bridge 8:30 a.m.
Senior Volleyball 1:00 p.m.
Senior Strength Exercise 10:15
Senior Exercise 10:15 a.m.
Senior Volleyball 1:00 p.m.
DINING OUT
Dining Out continues on
Tuesday, June 10th
(note change of date)
with a visit to the Creve
Coeur Boat House
overlooking beautiful Creve Coeur Lake.
We’ll enjoy indoor seating at this Bahama
breezy restaurant which specializes in
summertime fare of burgers, brats, salads
and wraps at a cost of $12—$15 excluding
tax, tip or dessert!
The vans will leave the Community Center
at 3:30 p.m. Call 739-5599 to make a
reservation. There is a $3 transportation
charge.
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SILVER SCREEN
Our film series continues on
Thursday, 6/19 with
“The Monuments Men” as George
Clooney and Matt Damon lead an
allstar cast as an unlikely WWII platoon
chosen by FDR & tasked to rescue art
masterpieces stolen by Nazi thieves
to be returned to their rightful owners.
PG-13, 118 minutes.
Due to summer orientation programs
at the Bridgeton Community
Center, there will be NO
movie on 6/12.
Showtime at 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Popcorn and admission is free.
JUNE WISH LIST
It’s summer and
time to quench
our thirst with a
refreshing drink!
Wet your own
whistle while donating juices of all
kinds (V-8, Hawaiin Punch,
Lemonade, juice packs, and dry
juice mixes.) to the Community
Helping Ministries.
These items, normally provided
during the school year are in high
demand during the summer months!
MORE THINGS TO DO
UPCOMING EVENTS
INUPCOMING
THE SENIOR
CENTER
EVENTS
IN THE SENIOR CENTER
6/2 Support Committee Mtg. 9:30 am
12/6 Library Casino
Day“Remembering
– games of
6/9
presents
chance:
bingo, blackjack etc.
Summer”,
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
6/13
Father’sEntertainment
Day Party, 11:30
am
12/13
by Ventriloquist
6/16 Weeklong
6/20.
BobRaffle
Mays.through
10:30 a.m.
12/14
December
Birthday
Party.
6/18 Senior Services Plus Bingo,
12/18 10:00 am
Cookie Walk – bring a
favorite recipe.
6/27
Party
12/21 June Birthday
Christmas
Party with
entertainment by
Steppers
– 10:30 a.m.
Line Dancing isSilver
offered
each Tuesday
12/28
Holiday Party – 12:45 p.m.
at 10 a.m. BINGO is every Monday at
12:15 p.m. and Wednesday, 6/18 at
Blood pressure testing has been changed to
10
a.m.
Senior
Exercise
every
Tuesday
of each
month at 10:30 a.m.
isLine
Monday
& Friday
at 10:15
a.m. at
Dancing
is offered
each Tuesday
10:00
a.m.
Play
BINGO
the
2nd
4th
Strengthening Exercise every and
Wednesday
Monday of each month at 12:45 p.m.
atSenior
10:15Exercise
a.m. St.is Louis
County Library
Monday and Friday at
visits
6/6
&Bookmobile
6/20.
10:15on
a.m.
The
will visit on
12/ and 12/.
The Senior Center is operated through
The Senior Center is operated through the
the
Mid-East
Area
Agency
Aging
MEAAA
and offers
a midday
mealon
(served
(MEAAA)
a middaythrough
meal
11:30 a.m. to and
1:00offers
p.m.) Monday
Friday
to
area
seniors
age
60+
or
receiving
(served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Social Security
Disability.
Noto
reservations
Monday
through
Friday
area seniors
are required and the suggested donation is
age
60+Forormore
receiving
Socialcall
Security
$2.00.
information,
Disability.
suggested donation
Lee Jones atThe
739-5572.
is $3.25.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations for
lunch are REQUIRED by 12:45 p.m.
the previous day and can
be made by calling
739-5572. Jane Bantz—
Administrator.
Happy Father’s Day!
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OUTDOOR SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES
Music fills the air on selected Sundays
in Gentry Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Our summer series sizzles with the
following lineup:
6/8 Gateway City Big Band
6/22 Fanfare featuring Kitty Moller
7/20 Hudson & the Hoodoo Cats
8/3 Chaz 45 Band
8/17 Silver Bullet STL Band
Bring a lawn chair and join your
friends and neighbors for music and
memories and even a little dancing
if the spirit moves you!
ART ON THE VINES
Tap into your “inner artist” and
join us on Wednesday, July 16th
for a “just for fun” painting
lesson from Art on the Vines
located in the heart of Kirkwood.
This two hour session includes
“hands on instruction” by a certified art teacher
resulting in your very own oil painting
masterpiece—regardless of your talent—they
provide a light tracing! Their studio offers
accessible chairs (with backs) for maximum
comfort.
The vans will leave the Community Center
at 2 p.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Snacks will
be provided (hint...McArthur’s Bakery is right
next door!)
A charge of $40 covers this afternoon of food,
friends , cupcakes & fun and NO ARTISTIC
TALENT IS REQUIRED!
HELPFUL SERVICES
PAYNE—GENTRY
CELEBRATES
STL 250
Join the Bridgeton Historical
Commission’s continued
celebration of the STL 250
on Sunday, 6/1 for a
painting demonstration by
a local artist and a viewing
of the paintings by Mary Lee Payne
Gentry at 2 p.m. The Payne-Gentry
House will also be open for tours from
1 pm to 4 pm. Admission is $3 for
adults, Seniors (60+) $2 .
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VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
REQUESTED
We are asking all volunteers
to provide the Senior Office
staff with a fairly accurate
“start date” to determine their
length of service. We want
to insure that all volunteers
whose names should be on the
“FIVE YEAR RECOGNITION
PLAQUE” are inscribed accurately.
This includes volunteers with the
MEAAA, CORP and Telecare
(records for which we have no access)
as well as our own Bridgeton
volunteers. Thanks!
BUY IN BRIDGETON
FOURTH OF JULY
The city of Bridgeton will host its
annual Independence Day celebration
on Friday, July 4th. The parade with
the theme, “Childhood Memories”
kicks off the festivities at 10:00 a.m.
on the corner of Benedetta and Lockport
and will work its way down Natural
Bridge to the Target parking lot.
Later that evening join the
fun at BMAC with activities
including music by Trilogy,
food and a fantastic fireworks
extravaganza at dusk.
Check out more information
at ww.bridgetonmo.com
When possible,
please BUY IN
BRIDGETON! Its
one thing we can
all do to keep our
community strong and we’ve got
great businesses in Bridgeton.
Support our current businesses and
welcome these new highly anticipated
arrivals—Hobby Lobby, Blue Iguana
Car Wash, Jimmy Johns (second
location!) and Chipolte Mexican Grill
just to name a few. Patronize them
as well as all of our existing excellent
establishments!
INFORMATION
ANSWERS TO
ALL IN THE FAMILY TRIVIA
1. Lloyd, Beau & Jeff Bridges
2. Jerry Lewis & Gary Lewis & Playboys
3. Kirk & Michael Douglas
4. Jerry & Ben Stiller
5. Carl and Rob Reiner (aka Meathead!)
6. Tim & Tug McGraw
7. Woody & Arlo Guthrie
8. Hank Williams & Hank Wms. Jr.
9. John Adams & John Quincy Adams
10. The Edsel for Edsel Ford
MEALS ON WHEELS
Bridgeton is fortunate to have two
Meals on Wheels programs. The
MEAAA program serves Bridgeton,
Florissant, Hazelwood, Maryland
Heights and St. Ann at a charge of
$3.25 per meal. Volunteer drivers are
always needed. Call Jane
Bantz at 739-5572.
The Bridgeton Meals on
Wheels program is serves
residents of Bridgeton &
Maryland Heights at a charge of
$3.50 per meal from the
Papaya Grill Restaurant. If you live
in these areas and need meals, call
Mary @ 7395599. Sliding scale
payment plans for both programs can
be arranged if necessary.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
NAME: Leatrice “Lea” Fennel
BIO: Lea Fennel was born and raised in North St.
Louis with her older sister Helen. They attended
St. Louis city schools and graduated from Soldan
High. After graduation, Lea followed Helen’s
lead (who was working at a jewelry store downtown) and took a job with Gombas & Meyer,
a jewelry repair shop in the Chemical Building
where she was a “diamond setter.” A few years
later, Lea headed north to the new Northland
Shopping Center where she worked for
Wehmueller Jewelers. By then, Helen was
working as a clerk for the St. Ann Police Department and on one of Lea’s visits to her sister, she
met a young Bridgeton police sergeant named
Louis Fennel who asked her out. They married
within 6 months of their first date following a
whirlwind courtship & a front porch proposal. Lou
was already considered part of the family especially embraced by her father who had worked as a
civilian for the St. Louis Police Department & Lea,
in turn embraced Roger and Michael, her new
stepsons. They moved to North County and before long were purchasing their newly built home
in the Bridgeway subdivision of Bridgeton. At this
time, Lou was rising through the ranks at the
Bridgeton PD and Lea had moved on to the chic
Jaccards Jewelry—one of the finest & first of
many stores at the new and modern shopping center known as Northwest Plaza. Both Lou & Lea
were truly invested in Bridgeton & loved living
and working (as well as shopping!) in their own
community. After 29 years, Lou retired as a Major
from the Bridgeton Police Department, with both
enjoying retirement until his passing in 2006. Still
committed to her community, Lea began volunteering for OASIS two days per week where she
currently tutors four students at Bridgeway School.
She is also an avid “donor” to our monthly WISH
LISTS helping her community & knowing “there
by the grace of God, go I” as well as donating to
her favorite charities. In her spare time, Lea is an
avid reader of intrigue and mystery & holds tight
to Lou’s police badge as her lucky charm.
After years of working in the jewelry business,
Lea is the real GEM! !
THANKS LEA!!!
MORE INFORMATION
CORP NOTES
The County Older Resident Program
(CORP) offers a wide variety of
services to all St. Louis county seniors
ranging from home care and repair,
legal assistance, tax assistance, telephone
reassurance and transportation services
for medical and other necessary appointments.
For Legal Assistance, contact Joan Horn
at 314-615-0931 and she will evaluate your
case and put you in touch with a volunteer
attorney. Income restrictions do apply.
They even have an office set up at the
Maryland Heights Community Center
for your convenience.
For Home Care and Repair Services,
call 314-615-7446 to get in touch with
local handymen and lawn professionals.
Transportation services are always in
great demand and volunteers are sought
to provide this service. Mileage is reimbursed and the satisfaction derived from
helping those in need is priceless.
Any Bridgeton & North County
residents needing assistance or
wanting to volunteer with any of the
CORP services should contact Neighborhood Coordinator Marci Freeman at the
Bridgeton Community Center between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
by calling 314-739-5599.
Hurry Father’s
Day!!!
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ALL IN THE FAMILY
See how many of these talented
fathers & sons you know from various
fields of entertainment, sports & politics
1. These boys honed their acting chops on
Dad’s show “Sea Hunt” before forging their
own careers in movies & TV.
2. Dad is an actor and famous comedian
known for his telethons while his son had a
string of 60’s hits including “This Diamond
Ring.”
3. The elder was larger than life in roles
portraying Spartacus & Vincent Van Gogh
while his son was cruising “The Streets of
San Francisco”.
4. Dad is best known as 1/2 of a popular
comedy team & characters “Frank Costanza”
& “Arthur Spooner” while his son had roles in
“Zoolander” and “Meet the Parents.”
5. This actor honed his comedy chops on Sid
Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows” while his son
established himself as an accomplished director of “When Harry Met Sally”, “Princess
Bride” & “This is Spinal Tap”.
6. The song “Live Like You Were Dying” was
written by this country music superstar for
his sports legend father.
7. Songs like “This Land is Your Land” and
“Alice’s Restaurant” have made them icons of
the American Folk music.
8. Songs like “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and
“Family Tradition” have made them icons
of American Country music.
9. Their presidency
preceeded the George Bush (1 & 2)
presidencies by almost 200 years.
10. Henry Ford named this
automobile for his only son.
BRIDGETON SENIORITY
City of Bridgeton
4201 Fee Fee
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Presorted Standard
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
Hazelwood, Missouri
Permit No. 228
For Fun, Fellowship, Information and Assistance
Call the Bridgeton Community Center
June 2014
MEALS ON WHEELS
Bridgeton is fortunate
to have two Meals on Wheels
programs. The Bridgeton
program is available to Bridgeton and
Se
pt
ee
r
23
Maryland Heights
residents at a charge of $3.50 per meal.
The meal is catered by Papaya Grill.
No fuss/no muss/ no cooking...no kidding!
Call 739-5599. The MEAAA also has a
program that extends further delivering
meals to Bridgeton , Maryland Heights,
Florissant, St. Ann & Hazelwood for a donation of $3.25. Contact Jane at 739-5572.
Both programs are always in need of
regular and substitute drivers. Call us
at the above numbers for information!
YULETIDE THANKS
We would like to thank all of our
generous seniors for remembering us
during the holiday season with
goodies, gifts, greetings & good wishes.
We are both grateful for your kindness,
friendship and generosity & we truly love our jobs!
Thanks so much—we’re looking forward to 2011!!
Mary and Pam
Pictured above: Mary, Rosemary Harty & Pam with Christmas presents Clarence & Buddy.
The Bridgeton Home Depot is hosting a free Spring Kick-Off on Saturday,
4/5/14 from 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Get information on gardening advice & more
April 3rd—
Lincoln Museum
in
Springfield IL
Join us on Thursday,
4/3 as we head back to
Springfield, IL for a
tour of the Lincoln