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Lifestyle
Evelyn Freedman
opened the Art and
Wine Walk 2012
exhibition. All pieces
are original works of
art, wax encaustic,
acrylic and oil
paintings.
April Birthday Celebrants
The Bond, Mother and Child.
Helen Sherman’s original creation
using spider alabaster.
Premier Residences invites you to
Celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day
by participating in Boca’s
Natalie Gurman and Joe Freadlin
Bobbie Braun and Budy Rothlein
Josh Skirvin 5K Run/Walk
Ana, George and Giana
McKinney, along with Sami
Bryant, joined in for the Josh
Skirvin 5 K Run/Walk on April
22. Residents and staff of Five
Star Premier Residences raised
over $1000. All proceeds benefit
the Josh Skirvin Medical Fund.
Way to go Boca!
Stanley Merritt and Betty Taub
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Clay Sculpting • Horseshoes • Live Bowling
Line Dancing with Sandy • Outdoor Putting
Discus Throwing • Pool Volleyball with Mark
Ping Pong and More!
Join the Co-Stars for a fun filled day!
Residents and staff will compete for prizes!
Call Sami to register for your activity
T-shirts are available for $5
Wednesday, May 30
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
22601 Camino Del Mar
MAY 2012
Boca Raton, FL 33433
(561) 750-7100

News & Notes
by Lynn Thaxton,
Executive Director
I learned early on that one of the best
coping mechanism for me, personally, to be
able to deal with the stressors of the day is
laughter. The busier and more ridiculous my
day becomes, the more I try to find ways to
laugh at my situation. Laughter has never let
me down in my life. It always picks me up
and makes me feel better. The other fantastic
thing about laughter is that it is absolutely
free and everyone knows how to do it.
Sunday, May 6th, is World Laughter
Day. It was founded by Dr. Kataria in
Wellness Corner
by
Janice Weissing,
RN
At first, when a mate passes, there is a
firestorm of paperwork and activities that
keep a person occupied and family and
friends are usually around with a myriad of
activities. Then things quiet down and
people typically involve themselves in things
that were neglected such as replacing light
bulbs, cleaning drawers, and doing
household and car maintenance. At last,
some feel vulnerable and adrift. This is when
it helps to talk to a friend or therapist.
In a book called “Healthy Living at 100”
by John Robbins, there is a large section
devoted to relationships and the importance
of others in our lives. The “me generation”
that touts self absorption is not working so
well for people. In a study on heart disease
in men, the first-person pronouns “I,” “me,”
“mine” and “my things” were associated with
severe heart disease and severe heart attacks.
The book advises: “Listen when others talk,
let others have their way, do things for
people even when it does not directly
benefit you.” Robbins also recommends that
Send-A-Friend Program
Mumbai, India. She is the founder of
“Laughter Yoga,” a successful therapy that
uses laughing exercises to promote good
health.
Lifestyles will be providing everyone the
opportunity to laugh and enjoy the lighter
side of life this month. Check out our
calendar of events and have some fun! I also
want to hear about the funniest thing that
ever happened to you. Your story could earn
you a free lunch in the Bistro on me!
Warm regards for a wonderful month.
Social Connections are Life Savers to
Seniors Who Want to Live Happier Lives
Bringing your friends closer has never
been easier and more rewarding! With our
Send-A-Friend Program, both you and your
friends can find more of what you need here
at Five Star Premier Residences of Boca Raton.
If you are a current resident or a resident’s
family member, just submit the name of someone
you feel would benefit from senior living
it may be time to get out of yourself and to
promote a greater cause. For example,
worthy goals might include contributing time
to Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, Veterans
causes, museums or other organizations.
Also, trying to connect more personally to
others by listening when they are ill, have
loved ones who are ill or problems with
children. This tends to make a person feel
connected to life. Some people almost
become self-appointed counselors or
ambassadors in a community of independent
living. Some are liaisons for religious services
and some choose to provide more artistic
assistance by arranging flowers. It would be
beneficial if everyone from artists, readers,
story tellers, religious persons, veterans,
gardeners would all find a way to share and
enrich the community with their talents.
The days of families living together or
close knit multi-generational lifestyles are
sadly gone and with it there is an impending
loneliness that can be a fatal disease. DO
YOU NEED TO CONNECT?
at Premier Residences to Marketing Director,
Steven Wiener.
If your friend moves in, you will not only
experience the benefit of having that person
close by, but you will also receive…
A $2,000 RENT CREDIT 30 DAYS AFTER
YOUR FRIEND MOVES IN WITH US!
Stop by the Marketing Office for details.
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Dining Out
“Lunch Bunch” Tasty Excursions!
After several months, our Lunch Bunch Outings
have become “must go” outings! If you haven’t yet
enjoyed these excursions, please sign up, board the
bus and join your friends for a great afternoon at
some great restaurants!
Latino’s
Tuesday, May 1 • Lobby Departure: 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a stop to savor some authentic
Peruvian, Colombian and Brazilian food at Latino’s.
Resident Service Director Ana Mckinney and Lifestyle
Director Sami Bryant will join the bunch.
Please sign up in the book across from the Card Room
P.F. Chang’s
Tuesday, May 15 • Lobby Departure: 11:15 a.m.
Fresh, contemporary and consistently outstanding
food are trademarks of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro.
Come along as we visit this stylish, high-energy bistro.
Executive Director Lynn Thaxton and Lifestyle
Director Sami Bryant will round out the group.
Please sign up in the book across from the Card Room
Show Outings
“Call Me ‘Mr. Abbott’”
Delray Beach Playhouse
Wednesday, June 6 • Lobby Departure: 1:15 p.m.
Cost: $30.00 per person
This outing has been re-scheduled. In a career spanning
92 years, George Abbott
wrote, directed and produced
more successful shows than any
other man in the history of the
Broadway stage. Help celebrate
the life of a man who made
Broadway history in the wonderful
production at the Delray Beach Playhouse.
Please sign up with Kelly in the Lifestyle Office
Election Notes
Absentee Ballot
Request Forms
Absentee Ballot Request Forms need to be
completed before the Primary Election in August.
Please see Sami in the Lifestyle Office to obtain forms.
If you would like further information, please call
544-6217.
Dinner Out
Romano’s Italian
Restaurant
Thursday, May 10 • Lobby Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Come along on a visit to this New York Style Italian
restaurant. Enjoy a three course dinner (appetizer, entrée,
dessert, beverage) for just $15.95 per person, cash only.
Please sign up in the book across from the Card Room
Max’s Grill
Thursday, May 24
Lobby Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Max's Grille opened its
doors in 1991 and quickly
became Boca Raton’s favorite
neighborhood restaurant.
Max’s has long been heralded for a contemporary menu
with Asian and Latin influences paired with a splendid
array of wine. The restaurant is requesting cash only.
Please sign up in the book across from the Card Room
Wellness Lecture
MBSD—Mindfulness Based
Stress Reduction Lecture
Thursday, May 31 • 2:00 p.m. — AUD
Presented by Memorial Cancer
Institute at Memorial Regional Hospital,
Dr. Sameet Kumar, is a clinical psychologist
who specializes in psych-oncology
and mindfulness. He wrote two
books: “The Mindful Path through
Worry and Rumination” (2009) and
“Grieving Mindfully” (2005). He has made several presentations
on mindfulness. Dr. Kumar is trained in mindfulness
meditation and has written extensively about
mindfulness-based therapies.
Large Print
Calendars
For those of you who need large print calendars
each month please call 544-6228 with your request
and one will be delivered to your cubby. The
Concierge will no longer be distributing
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Lecture Series
Opera Journeys
Carmen Jones
Monday, May 7 • 8:00 p.m. — AUD
Opera afficionado Burton Fisher presents Otto
Preminger’s Carmen Jones. Powered by Georges Bizet’s
incomparable music score for the opera Carmen,
perhaps the most popular opera in the entire canon, it
is coupled with Oscar Hammerstein’s magnificent lyrics.
Carmen Jones is an Americanized adaptation that is set
in a parachute factory during World War II: a version that
is dynamic, resplendent and incandescent. Oscar
nominee Dorothy Dandridge stars.
Lifelong Learning Institute
The Japanese Garden
Tuesday, May 1 • 2:00 p.m. — AUD
The Japanese people have traditionally cherished their
natural environment and cultivated a unique harmony
between their surroundings and their way of life.
First Ladies of the White House
Tuesday, May 8 • 2:00 p.m. — AUD
Long time South Florida educator Elaine Rudner
gives a different perspective on the lives and influences
of some of the great first ladies who have inhabited the
White House.
Economics and Me
Tuesday, May 15 • 2:00 p.m. — AUD
David Snellen is an experienced financial advisor
who lectures about understanding the essential concepts
of investment and economics.
The Florida Land Boom
Tuesday, May 22 • 2:00 p.m. — AUD
Join Juan Riera and explore the reasons behind
why people started coming to Florida in the 1920s as
tourists and snowbirds and some stayed. Also, a focus
on different architectural styles found in Florida.
Medications Used for Depression
Friday, May 25 • 1:00 p.m. — AUD
Lecturer Joshua Caballero is an Assistant Professor,
Pharmacy Practice at the College of Pharmacy, Nova
Southeastern University.
Contemporary Issues: Immigration
Tuesday, May 29 • 2:00 p.m. — AUD
Vincent Toscano taught at Marist College in New
York where he served as assistant vice president for
academic affairs, dean of the school of liberal arts and
retired as an associate professor of history
Sterling University
Sterling University founder Phil Leto continues his
presentation of a series examining the institution of the
Presidency. Join him for these timely lectures as the
presidential election season heats up.
Congress: America’s
Bicameral Legislature
Thursday, May 3 • 1:00 p.m. — AUD
Created to make law, Congress is a body that does
much more; particularly in the Senate. From the
confirmation of Cabinet nominees and Federal judges,
to the ratification of foreign treaties, use of the filibuster,
and the ability to impeach and remove Presidents from
office, Congress possesses significant “checks” it may
employ to balance Executive power.
The Supreme Court,
Federal Courts and the
Exercise of Judicial Review
Thursday, May 17 • 1:00 p.m. — AUD
Although nominated for office by the President, the
life-appointed Federal Judiciary is the ultimate authority
in judging the constitutionality of Congressional or
Executive actions. Presidents such as Jefferson, Jackson,
Lincoln, Roosevelt, Nixon, Reagan, George W. Bush and
Obama would battle with the courts during their times
in office..
Brain Train “Teaser”
Tuesday, May 22 • 3:00 p.m. — AUD
This generous “Brain Trainer” teaser gives you
TWO WAYS to get the answer. And there are TWO
puzzlers—the second is doubly tricky! So double
down, twice!
Directions: If you can answer the trivia question
you also have the solution to the numerical teaser
below it. Or, if you can figure out the proper number
in the sequence to fill in the blank, you’ve got the
trivia answer as well.
“TRIVIAL TWOFERS”
1. How many dominoes are in a standard set?
43, 38, 34, 31, 29, ___
2. How many states in the U.S. begin with the letter
“M”?
S6, M6, T7, W9, T__, F6, S8
Come to the next Brain Train session for ALL the
answers, plus MORE THAN TWO of the same type
puzzle to challenge you.
May Highlights
Bogart’s Bar and Grille and a Movie
Wednesday, May 2 • Lobby Departure 11:00 a.m.
Departure time subject to change based on movie times.
Matinee Price: $7.00 per person (lunch is additional)
Enjoy a nice afternoon out with lunch at Bogart’s Bar
and Grille, followed by a movie on the big screen.
“The Lucky One,” our featured film, follows a Marine
as he returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq. He holds
the one thing he credits with keeping him alive—a
photograph he found of a woman he doesn’t even know.
Learning her name and where she lives, he shows up at
her door, taking a job at her family-run local kennel.
Despite her initial mistrus, a romance develops between
them, and he believes she may be his “good luck” charm.
Please sign up with Kelly in the Lifestyle Department.
Scooter School
Wednesday, May 9 • 11:30 a.m. — AUD
The time of year is upon us once again
to test all driving skills! If you have a
scooter, we require that you attend our
“Scooter School” each year. Please join
Mark Strubbe and Ana McKinney on
Wednesday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the
Auditorium. See you there!
Shirl Greenfield .................2
Bernie Apple ......................4
Celia Rothberg ...................4
Sally Chazan.......................5
Kathryn Adgate..................6
Theodore Isen..................11
Charlotte Bernstein .........12
Blanche Silver ..................14
Jack Topkis.......................14
Zelda Becker.....................15
Reggie Flur was born and raised in New
Milford, Connecticut. She met her husband
Harold (nicknamed Rod because he was tall
and skinny) at a hotel in the mountains of New
York. Seated at dining tables next to each
other, their conversation flowed for the
remainer of their stay. Rod lived in Brooklyn
and Reggie in Connecticut—a long distance
romance made marriage a must.
Evelyn Freedman.............16
Sally Glaser.......................16
Meet Your Neighbor
Cruise the
Intracoastal
Wednesday, May 16 • Lobby Departure 12:30 p.m.
Price: $21.20 per person
Experience the calm waters of the Intracoastal
Waterway aboard a lovely yacht while enjoying your
favorite beverage or snack (purchased separately) on a
two-hour narrated tour past some of the area's most
beautiful mansions. Please sign up with Kelly in the
Lifestyle Department.
JBI Book Review with Shelley
Wednesday, May 16 • 1:45 p.m. — AUD
Shelley, from the Jewish Braille Institute, returns with
another fascinating book review this month. She will
speak about “Middlesex,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
by Jeffery Eugenides.
Sunrise Elementary Volunteers
They are looking for eager, inspirational volunteers
to come and help in the classrooms of Sunrise Park
Elementary School for two hours once a week. Please
contact Sami at 544-6217 if you are interested in
participating.
Honoring Our May Birthday Celebrants
We offer our warmest wishes for a wonderful birthday!
Reggie Flur
Charles Brooks ................17
Shirley Levine ..................18
Bernice Noland ................20
Evelyn Topkis...................21
Aline Pokrass ...................22
Joe Brown ........................26
Ray Fuchs .........................26
Lena Lender......................26
Marvin Pitkin ...................27
Barbara Braun..................29
A graduate of University of Connecticut
she was a Psychiatric Social Worker and
worked at Harlem Valley State Hospital. Rod
worked in the manufacturing of Parochial
School Uniforms.
The Flurs have three children: one son,
two daughters, eight grandchildren are her joy
and she is expecting her first great grand.
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Featured Films
IN-HOUSE MOVIE SCHEDULE
“I Am Legend” Wednesday, May 2
A terrible virus has spread across the planet and turned the
human race into bloodthirsty monsters. Now, mankind’s only
hope for survival is scientist Robert Neville, the one person
left unaffected by the epidemic. (1:40)
“Funny Lady” Thursday, May 3
Fanny Brice becomes a bitter, bottom-line woman in this
sequel to Funny Girl. In the throes of the Depression, the
theater business is bad, and Fanny’s love life is worse. (2:15)
“King Kong” Friday, May 4
Peter Jackson’s remake of the black-and-white classic follows
a group of adventurous explorers and film makers to
mysterious Skull Island, where they search for a legendary
giant gorilla known as King Kong. (3:08)
“Emmanuel’s Gift” Saturday, May 5
Oprah Winfrey narrates this inspirational look at living with a
disability in Ghana—where the physically handicapped are
outcast—as seen through the eyes of Emmanuel Ofosu
Yeboah, who was born with a deformed right leg. (1:28)
“The Debt” Sunday, May 6
Rachel Singer is a former Mossad intelligence agent forced to
relive her 1965 pursuit of a notorious Nazi war criminal when
the bold and dangerous fugitive is thought to have reemerged
30 years later in the Ukraine. (1:54)
“The Next Three Days” Thursday, May 10
When his wife is sent to jail on murder charges she fervently
denies, college professor John Brennan comes up with a
meticulous plan for the ultimate prison escape—even though
he’s never committed a crime in his life. (1:35)
“Hearts and Souls” Friday, May 11
A businessman is reunited with the four lost souls who were
his guardian angels during childhood, all with a particular
purpose to joining the afterlife. (1:44)
“State of Play” Saturday, May 12
When his mistress is found dead, a Congressman tries
desperately to protect his name and career. As journalists Cal
and Della investigate further, they uncover an intricate web of
lies that stretches to the highest levels of power. (2:08)
“Warm Springs” Sunday, May 13
Franklin Delano Roosevelt faces personal and political crises
in this biopic that begins not long after the future U.S.
president is paralyzed by polio. Roosevelt endures the stigma
of the disease and is moved by the plight of America’s
disabled. (2:00)
“Jumping the Broom” Wednesday, May 16
Clash of cultures when the clan of bride Sabrina Watson and
the proudly blue-collar family of groom Jason Taylor gather
on Martha’s Vineyard to celebrate the couple’s nuptials. (1:52)
“The Big Year” Saturday, May 19
A trio of competitive bird watchers vows to win a contest by
spotting and recording as many avian species as
possible. (1:40)
MOVIE OF THE MONTH
“Moneyball”
Friday, May 18
A former jock turned
general manager who uses
unconventional methods to
bring the best players to
the Oakland A’s, a major
league baseball team
struggling against financial
hardship. (2:13)
“Warriors” Sunday, May 20
Two brothers at war with each other have pursued separate
lives. Preparation for a championship bout soon leads the
siblings back into each other’s paths. (2:20)
“Who Is Clark Rockefeller?” Monday, May 21
Skilled con artist Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter kept the FBI on
its toes with a string of scams and a sham marriage to an
unsuspecting millionaire. Claiming to be an heir to the
Rockefeller fortune, he romanced a Harvard-educated woman
and fathered a daughter he would try to kidnap. (1:28)
“Secondhand Lions” Wednesday, May 23
In 1960s Texas, timid teen Walter is forced to spend the
summer with his rich and eccentric great-uncles on their farm,
where, over time, he learns surprising tidbits about their
mysterious and dangerous pasts (1:47)
“Meet the Fockers” Friday, May 25
Hard-to-crack ex-CIA man Jack Byrnes and his wife, Dina,
head for the warmer climes of Florida to meet son-in-law-tobe
Greg Focker’s freewheeling and affectionate mom and dad.
(1:55)
“Nine to Five” Saturday, May 26
Judy, Violet and Doralee—fed up with their “sexist, egotistical,
lying, hypocritical bigot” of a boss—entertain fantasies about
revenge (1:50)
“The Children’s Hour” Sunday, May 27
Karen and Martha are the headmistresses of an exclusive
school for girls. When they discipline a malicious little girl, the
vindictive child twists an overheard comment into slander and
accuses her teachers of being lesbians. (1:48)
“Sullivan’s Travel” Monday, May 28
On his journey, Sullivan invites an out-of-work actress to be
his traveling companion, and the pair get into more trouble
than they ever dreamed of. (1:30)
“Lies in Plain Sight” Wednesday, May 30
A blind woman quests to uncover the reason for her beloved
cousin’s suicide. As her search deepens, Sofia discovers that
Eva had long been hiding troubling secrets. (1:28)
“Keeping the Faith” Thursday, May 31
Despite their different religious backgrounds, the Reverend
Brian Finn and Rabbi Jacob Schram—who were boyhood pals
—enjoy working together to spread “the word”—until a love
triangle threatens their friendship. (2:13)
Transportation Overview
Sundays
11:30 a.m. Shadowood or Mission Bay 2 Hours
Mizner Park or Town Center
Mondays NORTH DOCTORS
9:15 a.m. Banking
10:45 a.m. Errands 1 1 Hour
Deerfield Mall
1:00 p.m. Errands 2 (In this order) 1 Hour
Garden Shops
Palm Plaza
Del Mar Village
South County Library Branch
Tuesdays NORTH DOCTORS
11:30 a.m. Publix at Garden Shops ONLY 1 Hour
Wednesdays SOUTH DOCTORS
9:15 a.m. Banking
9:45 a.m. Varies: Festival Marketplace one Wednesday, one Saturday a month
CVS and Winn Dixie one Wednesday a month—See calendar
Thursdays NORTH DOCTORS
11:00 a.m. Publix at Garden Shops ONLY 1 Hour
1:00 p.m. Banking
Fridays SOUTH DOCTORS
9:30 a.m. Errands 1 (In this order) 1 Hour
Kohl’s
Super Target
Deerfield Mall
1:00 p.m. Errands 3 (In this order) 2 Hours
Town Center Mall
Lakeside Plaza
Somerset Shops
Saturdays
10:30 a.m. Publix at Garden Shops ONLY 1 Hour
12:30 p.m. Local Malls — See Calendar 2 Hours
Departure Times for Appointments
MORNINGS
8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
AFTERNOONS
12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30
North and South is divided by Palmetto Park Road
East and West is divided by Military Trail
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