Monday, May 3
Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson; Vail Daily Crossword Puzzle today – bring your pencil (pen) and a keen sense of competition. No fair starting before we meet. Today in history …..it’s wear two different colored shoes day as well as lumpy rug day. Our favorite though is “Lemonade Day” so let’s hoist a glass together and celebrate spring.

Wednesday, May 5Wendy Miller will lead us in gentle stretching followed by a zoom celebration of Cinco de Mayo. ReNae will enlighten us on the significance of this holiday. Would it surprise you to learn it’s a lesser holiday in Mexico and originally promoted in the U.S. by beverage companies hoping to cash in on a few extra sales. Fact is Cinco de Mayo sales of liquor rival those of Super Bowl. Advertising and Marketing – it’s the American way!
Friday, May 7 Lunch Bunch
Royal Marine Commando Steve will be joining us for a talk on Military History. Steve’s talks are so fascinating you may wish to invite a Vet buddy or two to our zoom meeting today. On this day in time Germany and Italy announced a military and political alliance known at the Rome-Berlin Axis, the year was 1939. Little did we know what was to come.

Monday, May 10
Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson; Bingo Tournament today so get out your cards, markers and let’s go Bingo! ReNae will announce prizes and winners after we tally up results. In 1869 on this day a golden spike was driven in Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S.

Wednesday, May 12
Lori Barnes will lead our Sensational & Super Seniors Book Club with a review of The Other Alcott. (please see Lori’s notes in her email). We will also be having a “Taster’s Choice” discussion of favorite books each of you has chosen to share. Today we observe International Nurses Day. These brave women and women have dedicated their lives to being on the front line in the COVID pandemic battle.

Friday, May 14 Lunch Bunch
It’s Game Day with ReNae. Have your activity bags at the ready and be prepared for some good competition. On this day, in 1948, Israel became an independent state.

Monday, May 17
Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson' Vail Daily Crossword Puzzle. On this day in 1954 lawyer Thurgood Marshall scored a landmark victory as the U. S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.

Wednesday, May 19
Wendy Miller will lead us in gentle stretching. Let’s move it so we don’t lose it! Pat Bagley will be stopping by with one of her historical heroines. It’s so kind of Pat to share her friends with our group. Today in history, the year is 1962, Marilyn Monroe shimmied on to the stage, stood before the microphone and sang a very memorable “Happy Birthday” to JFK. Who would have thought that film clip would be still be shown 50 years later.

Friday, May 21, Lunch Bunch
Royal Marine Commando Steve will be stopping by to talk about WWII. Again, please invite your Vet friends or anyone who may be interested to this zoom program. Today is National Strawberries and Cream Day. How delicious.

Monday, May 24
Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson; Vail Daily Crossword Puzzle time. Today is Brother’s Day, might be a good idea to let your brother know how much he means to you.

Wednesday, 26 May
ReNae will discuss our plan to reopen in person meetings scheduled for June 2. There are some new and exciting changes coming including lunches. Re Nae will be happy to answer questions you may have. It’s National Paper Airplane Day. Art Class with Miss Eddi….. she will show us a few fancy twists on paper planes. You will have an opportunity to decorate your plane so have your art kit available. We will be flying our planes and awarding prizes so start thinking about your entry.

Friday. 28 May, Lunch Bunch
Rick Fesler will give a talk and answer questions about a famous happening on Sunday, May 30. Indy 500….since Rick has attended at least 30 Indy 500’s we are sure his comments will be interesting.

Monday, 31 May, Memorial Day, no scheduled Zoom Meeting. However, you are all invited to attend a Memorial Service for Bill Hammon at Freedom Park, 3:00 PM in Edwards. There will be a military presence. Dr. Bill, a renowned Neurosurgeon with the U. S. Army had a rich legacy of service to our country. We will send a flyer for this event. Please watch for it.

Friday, April 2, 12:00 Noon Lunch Bunch
Shirley Welch will be joining us to read a particularly inspiring chapter of her book "Final Wishes" relevant to Good Friday. Please plan to share your Easter / Passover traditions. Another favorite of ReNae's.....it's National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day....what's your fav combination? Feeling frisky? It's the birthday of Giacomo Casanova, ah, Amore!

Monday, April 5, 1:00 pm
Anne Anderson leads us in gentle yoga at 1:00. ReNae will be giving us an important history lesson featuring Booker T. Washington and how he rose from slavery to becoming a leading African American intellectual of the 19th century.

Wednesday, April 7, 1:00 pm
Wendy Miller will be joining us for her Pilates/Yoga gentle exercise session. Stay young, get that fascia moving. A good game of competitive Zilch to finish off the afternoon. It's William Wordsworth' birthday....."I wandered lonely as a cloud, that floats on high o'er vales and hills, when all at once I saw a crowd, a host of golden daffodils"...how appropriate for the first week of April. Back to earth, it's National Beer Day.

Friday, April 9, 12:00, Noon Lunch Bunch
Royal Marine Commando Steve Forster, will be joining us today, taking us back to WWII with one of his historical, fascinating talks. Invite your military friends. Steve is extremely engaging.

Monday, April 12, 1:00 pm
Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson followed by Art Class with Miss Eddi. Let us know if you are in need of additional supplies, paper, paints, pencils, etc. It's National Licorice Day - get out your "vines and licorice pipes".

Wednesday, April 14, 1:00 pm
Lori Barnes will lead our Sensational & Super Seniors Book Review of "THE WINTER SOLDIER". Lorie will be sending an email with a synopsis of the book along with questions to be raised during our discussion. Crosswords Puzzles will round out the day.

Friday, April 16, Noon Lunch Bunch
Spring bingo with prizes. It's National Wear your P.J.'s to work day so if you are inclined we will not laugh.

Monday, April 19, , 1:00 pm
Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson followed by the daily crossword puzzle.

Wednesday, April 21, 1:00 pm
Wendy Miller will lead us in Pilates / Yoga Fusion Excercise. Use it or lose it! It's Queen Elizabeth II's birthday - break out your tea and scones, pinkies in the air please.

Friday, April 23, Noon Lunch Bunch
Paster Dan will lead us in a "Zoom" sing along. You will receive lyrics to our old favorite tunes and possibly some new ones. Start practicing your scales, we expect great things!

Monday, April 26, 1:00 pm
Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson followed by the daily crossword puzzle. Wouldn't you know, it's National Richter Scale Day and our very own ReNae Anderson's birthday......a definite earth moving force to be reckoned with😁!

Wednesday, April 28, 1:00 pm
Pat Begley will introduce us to one of her favorite historical heroines. Possibly a clue to the identity....it's National Super Hero Day.

Friday, April 30, 1:00 pm
Royal Marine Commando will be joining us today with an interesting talk on military history. Please invite your friends as Steve's talks are most interesting. Games after possibly Zilch.

March 1, Monday
1:00 - 2:00  Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson 
2:00 - 3:00  Crossword Puzzle - train your brain time.

March 3, Wednesday
1:00 - 3:00  Wendy Miller is stopping by to discuss and demonstrate available exercise classes at the Golden Eagle Sr. Center.  

March 5, Friday
12:00 - 2:00  Lunch Bunch with current events discussion.  Let's play Bingo!  

 
March 8, Monday
1:00 - 2:00  Anne Anderson leads us in an hour of gentle yoga.  2:00 - 3:00  Crossword Puzzle time. Today is International Women's Day....a day celebrated in many countries around the world

March 10, Wednesday

1:00 - 3:00  Lori Barnes will lead our SENSATIONAL & SUPER SENIORS in a discussion of THE ADDRESS, a historical novel about New York City’s most famous residence, The Dakota.  

 
March 12, Friday
12:00 - 2:00  Lunch Bunch.  It's NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT DAY and in honor of that esteemed organization we have two special members stopping by, Martha and Claire, to tell you a bit about the Girl Scouts.

March 15, Monday
1:00 - 2:00  Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson. A little Crossword Puzzle action after.  

 
March 17, Wednesday.
1:00 - 3:00  Pat Bagley is paying a visit to introduce us to her choice of a historical  figure. It's St. Patrick's Day!

March 19, Friday
12:00 - 2:00  Lunch Bunch followed by games.  National "Let's Laugh Day".  Bring your best jokes to share and if they are stinkers you might get the rubber chicken because this is also "National Poultry Day".

March 22, Monday
1:00 - 3:00  Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson.  Bring photos to share of your "fur kid" or bring your fur kid because it's "National Puppy Day".

March 24, Wednesday
1:00 - 3:00  We have a real surprise for you today....the famous Edwards, Colorado Puppeteer Act, "Uncle Big Bad, recently returned from a world tour, will be performing.  Invite your Grandkids to join you for this special treat.  

March 26, Friday
12:00 - 2:00  Lunch Bunch with Royal Marine Commando Steve who will give a talk on WWII Battles and Strategies.  This is a time to invite your military friends.  Steve's WWII talks are fascinating.

March 29, Monday
1:00 - 2:00  Gentle Yoga with Anne Anderson.  
2:00 - 3:00 Today is National Vietnam War Veteran's Day.  Pat Hammon, a triage nurse in Viet Nam will be stopping by to talk about some of her experiences during this time.

March 31, Wednesday
1:00 - 3:00  Current Events, bring your Vail Daily.  A few games will be played followed by the Crossword Puzzle.  Today commemorates the opening of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.