The Liberty Times
Activities for the Members of Independence Village
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 3
MARCH 2015
NICOLE’S NOOK
ANISE’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Committee Meetings
It’s time again for the Independence Village Committees
to meet. Please join us on Friday, March starting at
9:00am in the Game Room. The Member Committees
at Independence Village play a vital role in making our
community home. We are always looking for new Members to join and serve on our committees. Please stop by
to check it out! A list of the committees, current Committee Members, and the committee functions are available at the Concierge Desk and are posted at the Mail
Station. Committee Meetings will be held as follows:
Thank you so much for the warm welcome I
have received during my first few weeks! I am
really excited to be here at Independence Village
and to be a part of this excellent team. I am eager
to get some new ideas manifested and look forward to creating new ways to enrich your lives.
As always, please feel free to call or stop by the
clubhouse if you have any comments, questions,
or concerns. My office is located right down the
hall from the kitchen, and I have some sweet
treats. We love receiving feedback so we can
make your experience at Independence Village
even better! I will be leading the Calendar Chat
each month so be sure to attend. I love hearing
your ideas!
“Looking forward to a Magnificent New
beginning with you ALL!”
Anise Predmore
Assistant Community Director
 Activities
 Meet & Greet
 Member Appreciation
 Beautification
9:00am
10:00am
10:45am
11:30am
Wishing you a marvelous March!
Nicole Mills
Community Director
Up and Coming in April…
It’s Fiesta Time in San Antonio and at Independence Village!
Here is a preview of activities and events that are being planned for April! Please feel free to let us know of any great ideas
you have that we could add to the calendar in the upcoming months. Events and dates are subject to change.
April 9th...Senior Games: Join us as we kick of the Senior Games with the Fun
Walk and Opening Ceremonies..
April 10th…Fiesta Taco Bar Luncheon: Help us kick off Fiesta at Independence
Village with a delicious “build your own taco” bar luncheon!
April 16th…Fajitas and Ritas on the Patio: Join us for an evening of Fiesta fun
with neighbors on the patio!
April 30th...Spring Fling Big Band Dance: Mark your calendars for this elegant evening and get ready to
dance the night away!
M a rc h S P E C I A L E V E N T S S C H E D U L E
Please RSVP by . . . for . . .
RSVP by February 27th for: Photo Tour of Argentina and Chile on March 3rd
RSVP by February 27th for: Spurs Game at the AT&T Center on March 4th
RSVP by February 27th for: Bulverde Stage Dinner Theater on March 5th
RSVP by March 4th for: Lunch out : Kneader’s Bakery on March 9th
RSVP by March 4th for: Dinner Out: Milano’s Italian Grill on March 11th
RSVP by March 9th for: Committee Meetings on March 13th
RSVP by March 12th for: St. Patrick’s Day Pub Night on March 17th
RSVP by March 13th for: Breakfast Club: The Egg & I on March 20th
Fridays
Chair Yoga
Join instructor Leticia Cruz at 11:00am
for this adapted yoga class that focuses
on deep breathing techniques and
simple stretches. This class also
relieves chronic pain and increases
lung capacity.
Saturdays
*Bingo at IH
Join your IH neighbors for Bingo at
7:45pm in the Independence Hill
Dining Room! Cards are $1.00
RSVP by March 18th for: McNay Art Museum on March 24th
RSVP by March 19h for: Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast on March 25th
RSVP by March 23rd for: Mancave Hour on March 27th
RSVP by March 23rd for: Birthday Party on March 30th
RSVP by March 24th for: Dinner Club: Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs on March 31st
Sundays
Non-Denominational Church Service
Join neighbors weekly for services
held at IH GTR at 9:00am.
Tuesdays
Bridges Beyond Grief at IH
Visit with Chaplain Emily for prayer and
support at 2:00pm-IH Private Dining Room.
Mondays
*Bowling at Brunswick Lanes
Depart the Clubhouse at 8:45am for
bowling fun! Cost is $7.25 cash on bus
(includes shoes and lane).
Tuesdays
*Choir Club
Let’s meet in the Game Room at 10:00am to
hear all your lovely voices, and create beautiful music. We encourage you to bring any
music you have in your home and would
like to share with everyone.
Mondays and Wednesdays
Texercise Class
Join your neighbors for a rejuvenating
hour of exercises designed for your
individual fitness level, brought to you
by The Medical Team. Meet in the IV
Fitness Room at 9:15am.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Sittercize Class
Come benefit from this seated exercise
that most anyone can perform. It’s a
great way to start your day. Meet in the
IV Fitness Room at 10:00am.
Mondays and Wednesdays
Fitness Class
Be a part of this energetic fitness class
that is designed to help you achieve
your personal fitness level through
proper stretching, weight training, and
aerobic exercise. Join instructor Judy
Everett in the IV Fitness 10:15am.
Thursdays
CBC Non– Denominational Bible StudyIH-PDR
Meet in the IH-PDR at 10:30am for
Bible Study and Biblical passages with
Pastor Hembre.
Sunday, March 1st
*Musical Guest IH
Meet your neighbors in the IH Coffee
Pub at 4:00pm for great music by
Alejandro Callahan.
Monday, March 2nd
*Guest Speaker Sandi Eppy
Meet in the Game Room at 2:00pm
The sixties were the age of youth, as
70 million children from the post-war
baby boom became young adults.
With moving away from the conservative fifties resulting in a real change in
the cultural fabric of American life.
We will discuss the revolutionary
music and entertainment of this era.
Tuesday, March 3rd
*Photo Tour of Chile & Argentina by
Dr. Bob Taylor
Come and explore with your neighbor
as he shares his journey and experiences of these beautiful countries.
RSVP by Friday, February 27th.
Wednesday, March 4th
*Spurs Game at the AT&T Center
Bus will depart the Clubhouse at
6:15pm to head down to the AT&T
Center to watch the Spurs take on the
Sacramento Kings! Wear your Spurs
gear and get ready to cheer! This is a
combined trip with IH. Cost is $35.00
which includes a $10.00 meal voucher/10 tickets available. RSVP by Friday,
February 27th.
M a rc h S P E C I A L E V E N T S S C H E D U L E
Thursday, March 5th
*Alterations by Stephanie
Seamstress will be in the Game Room
at 10:30am to pin your clothing items
and then will bring back the altered
items in two weeks. Now offering
monograms and home décor! Prices
are available at the Concierge Desk.
Thursday, March 5th
*Bulverde Stage Dinner Theatre,
“Second Samuel”
Join us at Bulverde Stage Dinner Theater to
enjoy a nice dinner and watch “Second
Samuel” theatrical play live . This will be a
combined trip with IH. We will depart at
5:45pm /12 seats available. RSVP by Friday,
February 27th.
Friday, March 6th
Over the Top Designs
Over the Top Designs will be at IH in
the Artistic Alley from 10am–2pm.
They will be selling gorgeous wreaths,
in various designs.
Friday, March 6th
Calendar Chat
Meet Anise in the IV Game Room at
10:00am to discuss the scheduled activities.
Friday, March 6th
*Health Topic with Medical Team
Join in an informational session to
discuss Brain Injury Awareness in the
IV Game Room at 1:00pm
Sunday, March 8th
*Game Hour with Veronica: Bingo
Join Veronica in the Game Room at
1:30pm for a game of Bingo! Quarter
buy-in per card per game.
Sunday, March 8th
*Musical Guest IH
Meet your neighbors in the Independence
Hill Coffee Pub at 4:00pm for lovely music
by Paul Davis.
Monday, March 9h
*Caravan Lunch Out
Enjoy some delicious food and sweets
from Kneader’s Bakery with your
neighbors. The group will meet to
caravan from the Clubhouse at
12:00pm. RSVP by Wednesday,
March 4th.
Wednesday, March 11th
*RAF BX
Board the bus at 9:00am at the IV
Clubhouse for shopping at the RAF
BX. Military ID required. The bus will
return at approximately 11:30am.
Friday, March 13th
*Committee Meetings
Please see “Nicole’s Nook” on the
front cover for details. Hope to see
you there! RSVP by Monday, March
9th.
Friday, March 13th
B-Dazzling Accessories
B-Dazzling will be at IH from 9:00am2:00pm. There will be a lot of sparkly
jewelry, hats, shirts and a large variety of
Spurs merchandise.
Friday, March 13th
*Friday Night Music & Dance at IV
Meet your neighbors in the IV Pub at
6:30pm for a fun evening with DJ
music and dancing!
Sunday, March 15th
Musical Guest IH
Meet your neighbors in the Independence
Hill Coffee Pub at 4:00pm for great music.
by Richard Haley.
Monday, March 16
Thursday, March 11th
*Dinner Out: Milano Italian Grill
Bus will depart from the clubhouse at
5:15pm for a delicious dinner and live
music from Will Washington! The
menu is available at our Concierge
desk to look over. 24 spots available.
RSVP by Wednesday, March 4th.
Friday, March 6th
*Friday Night Music & Dance at IH
Meet your neighbors in the Independence
Hill Coffee Pub at 7:00pm for a fun evening
with DJ music and dancing!
Thursday, March 12th
Voter Registration
Voters Registration will be at IH-AA
at 11:00. Be sure to bring your ID.
Saturday, March 7th
*Wii Bowling
Meet in the Aerobics Room at 2:00pm
to brush up on your W ii Bowling
skills. Bring your competitive spirit!
Wednesday, March 12th
*Technology Time with Tommie
Have questions about Facebook or
interested in creating a Facebook
account? Need help with email or
computer programs? Tommie will be
in the Library from 2:00pm-3:00pm to
answer your questions! Use the computers
in the library or bring your own devices.
*North star Mall
Board the bus at 1:45pm at the IV
Clubhouse for a 2 hour shopping trip
to North star Mall. This is a combined
trip with IH. 12 seats available.
Tuesday, March 17
*Book Club
Join your neighbors at 11:00am in the
Great Room to discuss this month’s
book, “W histling Past the Graveyard”
by Susan Crandall.
Tuesday, March 17th
*St. Patrick’s Day Pub Night
Join us in the Pub at 5:00pm for our
annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration,
complete with an open bar, green beer,
and great food! Don’t forget to wear
green! RSVP by Thursday, March
12th.
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Monday, March 23rd
Sunday, March 29th
Wednesday, March 18th
*Walking Club
Armchair Astronomy at AL
Musical Guest at IH
Join your neighbors in the AL Ivy Room We have just recently started a walking Meet your neighbors in the IH Coffee Pub
at 10:15am for this interesting session on club. If you are interested in walking at 4:00pm for great music by Larry Wilwith the rest of us please meet in front of liams.
astronomy.
the clubhouse at 11:00am.Bring your four
-legged loved ones too.
Monday, March 30th
Friday, March 20th
*Birthday Party
Tuesday, March 24th
*Breakfast Club: The Egg & I
*McNay Art Museum : World War II in Join us in the Pub at 3:00pm to celebrate and
Get your day started with a great breakwish our March birthday Members a wonPhotographs
fast with your neighbors at The Egg & I.
derful day and year to come! RSVP by TuesThe early bird catches the worm!! RSVP Let’s take a look back and commemorate day, March 23rd.
the 70th anniversary of the war’s end.
by Friday, March 13th
Honor San Antonio’s great Military heritage with an exhibition of iconic images
Tuesday, March 31st
by some of the great photojournalists of
Friday, March 20th
*Dinner Club
all time. We will grab a bite to eat at
*Health Check with
Join us for a great menu featuring: A
Earl Abel’s. Bus departs Clubhouse at fresh Hawaiian slaw , Teriyaki Chicken
The Medical Team
10:00am.
RSVP by Wednesday, March Kabobs, coconut rice, Wine, Beer, and we
The Medical Team will be in the Game
18th
must not forget the Hawaiian Sweet Rolls.
Room at 1:00pm to perform Health
Finish off with a delicious sweet treat.
Checks for you! If you’ve already
Dinner is $20.00. RSVP by Tuesday,
Tuesday, March 24th
received your Health Chart from them,
March 24th.
bring it along; if not, get one started.
*The JourneyAlzheimer’s Support Group
Topic
on how to talk to your loved one
Friday, March 20th
who
have
been diagnosed with Alzhei- Below: Mr. Evans, Mr. Kidwell, Mr. Muenzler,
*Friday Night Music & Dance at IH
mer’s. Meet in IH Coffee Pub at 10:30am and Mr. Phillips enjoying the newly started
Meet your neighbors in the Independence Hill Coffee Pub at 7:00pm
Domino’s Group “42”.
Wednesday, March 25th
for a fun evening of DJ music and
dancing!
*Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast
Stop by the Clubhouse at 9:00am to
enjoy a delicious biscuits and gravy
Saturday, March 21st
breakfast with your neighbors! RSVP by
*Wii Bowling
Thursday, March 19th.
Meet in the Aerobics Room at 2:00pm to
brush up on your W ii Bowling skills.
Thursday, March 26th
Bring your competitive spirit!
*Wine Club
Come out and taste divine wines in the
Sunday, March 22nd
IH-DR at 2:30pm. You are sure to have
*Game Hour with Veronica:
a great time.
Catch Phrase
Join Veronica in the Game Room at
Friday, March 27th
CANCELLATION POLICY:
1:30pm for this fun game in which play*Mancave
Hour
ers try to describe words for their teams to
If you sign up for an activity or
guess before the timer goes off. Your Calling all the men to come and enjoy event that does require an advanced
team must be great guessers and quick delicious breakfast tacos, drink coffee and
great conversations. Meet in the Pub at ticket purchase, the char ge will
passers.
9:00am. RSVP by Monday, March 23rd. reflect on your monthly statement,
Sunday, March 22nd
Friday, March 27
Musical Guest at IH
*Quarter Bingo
Meet your neighbors in the IH Coffee Pub
Come
on
over
to the Pub at 3:00pm for
at 4:00pm for great music by Tom PeterBINGO!
Quarter
buy-in per card per
son.
game.
regardless of whether or not you
attend the activity or event. In the
event of a needed cancellation, the
Concierge Desk will make every
attempt to re-sell the ticket; However, there will be no refunds.
Left: Beverly & Tom Evans, Betty & Doug Phillips, Rae Chen,
Wanda Hughes, and Doris Kidwell fill the Clubhouse with
such warmth as they practice with our Choir Club.
Below: Mrs. Adams, Mr. Evans, Ms. Mercado, and Mr.
Reinarts celebrate their January Birthdays.
Below: Georgia Davis, Eileen Parker, and Betty & Doug
Phillips watch the action packed Rampage Hockey Game.
Above: Pat Balhorn, Mary Alice Barrow, Katie Becker,
Rae Chen, Betty Kelly , and Carol Muenzler show off
their hand made Blue Bird Fish.
Below: Marge Korach, Cathie Ivey, Barbara & Bill
Manning, and Dottie & Rick Searle enjoying their
“400” Block Party.
Above: Marie Pych proudly holds the 5
Championship rings of the San Antonio
Spurs. GO SPURS GO!!
Dining at The Club at Sonterra
Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm
Adults: $23.50++ Kids ages 5-11: $11.95++
Children 4 and under are complimentary
19th Hole Sunday Morning Omelet Station
Every Sunday, 8:30am-11:00am
Adults: $7.99++ Kids ages 5-11: $3.99++
Children 4 and under are complimentary
Family Fortune
Every Wednesday, 6:00-9:00pm
Adults: $13.95++ Kids ages 5-11: $6.95++
Children 4 and under are complimentary
Texas State Senior Games
Schedule:
FUN WALK-Thursday, April 9th-9:30am O.P. Schnabel
Park
Billiard’s-Monday, April 13th, 2015-10am-Fast Eddies
Swimming-Saturday, April 11th, 2015-Starts at 9am-Josh
Davis
Natatorium
5K Run-Tuesday, April 14th-8am-McAllister Park
Bowling-Friday, April 17th-10am-Oak Hills Bowling Lanes
Please make reservations for The Club at Sonterra through
th
our Concierge Desk by calling 490-2111. Prices are subject Golf-Monday & Tuesday, April 13 & 14 -Brackenridge
Park Golf Club
to change.
A Place for Everything
Boxtops for Education
Private Massage Room: Pamper your self and
spend a relaxing session with a great massage Member Shelley Rapoport would
therapist in the Clubhouse. Call Lynn Navarro for
an appointment at 454-3625. **The massage like to remind Independence Village Members that she is collectroom is tucked away in the Dial Offices.
ing Boxtops for Education labels
Fitness Center: Tr eadmills, bicycle, elliptical for Stone Oak Elementary School.
trainer, weight machine, and stretching machine.
The labels can be found on many
Aerobics Room: Free weights, exercise mats, grocery items that we use every
fitness balls, and DVD or video aerobics.
day and have dollar amounts that
Game Room: Per fect for br idge, poker and the schools can redeem for moncards with a large screen television, game chairs, ey! Please help in supporting local
and tables.
education by cutting out those
Business Center & Library: Copy machine, labels and bringing them to the Concierge Desk!
computers, fax machine, and a great variety of
books. Located upstairs! Come check it out!
Guest Suites: Beautifully decor ated hotel suites If you have any interesting stories or photos to share, please subfor your guests to visit in comfort. Call for pricing mit them to Anise by the 10th of the month and your submission
and availability.
may appear in the “Liberty Times.”
Coffee Bar: Regular & decaffeinated coffees,
espresso, cappuccino and latte available 24 hours
Prescription Pickup
Airport
Prescription pickup is available to IV
Members on Wednesdays. Drop off
your prescription refill request at the
IV Concierge Desk with form of
payment and we will pick up from
Walgreens, CVS, HEB at Blanco/1604, and Walmart at 281/1604.
For pickup at Ft. Sam, please bring
all information including a copy of
your military ID by 3:00pm on
Tuesday for Wednesday pickup. RX
must be set up at Ft. Sam.
Transportation to and from San
Antonio International Airport is
available to IV Members. This
service is complimentary upon
availability Monday through
Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm,
excluding holidays. Please call
the
Independence
Village
Concierge Desk at 490-2111 to
schedule your reservation in
advance.
DE’s Beauty Shop
at IH
Tammie’s Beauty Shop
at IHAL
Tuesday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday and
Monday
Call Donna or Eva
for an appointment!
545-2091
Friday
9:00am - 3:00 pm
Call Tammie
for an appointment!
482-2016
March Word Search
Find the words below having to do with March!
Have fun with your search!
CATHEDRAL
DUBLIN
HARP
Check out the following Saturday matinee
movies that will be shown this month! Movies
start at 1:30pm in the Game Room.
LUCK
CHARM
MISSIONARY
LEPRECHAUN
MARCH
LEGEND
3/7/2015:The Hundred-Foot Journey
2014, PG Drama/Comedy
Relocating from India to a quiet village in the
south of France, chef Hassan Kadam and his
family open a restaurant called Maison Mumbai.
But when their business starts to thrive, a competing restaurateur launches a war between the
eateries.
CLEVER
MISCHIEF
POT OF GOLD
IRELAND
TRINITY
DRUIDS
SHAMROCK
SNAKES
CELTIC
RAINBOW
EMERALD
KNOTWORK
NOW PLAYING…..
3/14/2015:Blue Jasmine
2013, PG Drama/Comedy
The high life leads to high anxiety for a fashionable New York City homemaker in crisis who
finds herself forced to live a more modest lifestyle in San Francisco. Woody Allen directs an
ensemble cast that includes Cate Blanchett and
Alec Baldwin.
3/21/2015 :To Rome with Love
2012, R, Romance/ComedyR
In this Woody Allen-directed romp through
Rome, an opera director discovers a potential
new star in an unexpected place, a young architect battles feelings for his girlfriend's gal-pal,
and an average guy suddenly finds himself
hounded by paparazzi.
3/28/15 :Dial M for Murder
1954, PG, Thriller/Drama
Director Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece of double-cross and intrigue stars Ray Milland as former tennis champ Tony Wendice, who concocts
a plan to kill his rich but unfaithful wife (Grace
Kelly), who's embroiled in a liaison with a writer
(Robert Cummings). When Tony's plans go
awry, he improvises a second act of deceit, but
the entire bloody affair turns out to be far
messier than he expected.
C H A R M T S I R E L A N D A
A P U T E M E R A L D R P U B
T O V M I S C H I E F Q O B C
H T MW X Y D R U I D S N L D
E O I A C Z B C D E F HM I E
D F S S E G M A R C H A L N F
R G S N L H K L A Q R M L K K
A O I A T I M N I S T R E J N
L L O K I J O P N U V O G T O
C D N E C R R H BWX C E R T
D S A S S E T I O Y Z K N I W
E A R D A V P KWA B V D N O
F I Y U D E R E D C B A I I R
G H J P E L A F G L U C K T K
L E P R E C H A U N H I H Y G
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20550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, Texas 78258
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The Liberty Times
Activities for the Members of Independence Village
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 3
MARCH 2015
The Staff of Independence Village is here to serve you!
Independence Village Concierge Desk
IV Community Director
IV Assistant Director
IV Community Concierge
IV Community Concierge
Director of Maintenance
Assistant Maintenance Director
Director of Housekeeping
Lifestyle Specialist
Lifestyle Specialist
Lifestyle Specialist
490-2111
Nicole Mills
Anise Predmore
Veronica Lawlor
Sarai Santos
Jorge Samaniego
Albert Gutierrez
Tonya Ledford
Sherrill Perez
Kathleen Repa
Laura Terranova
Independence Hill Front Desk
Executive Director
Food & Beverage Director
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Food & Beverage Manager
Director of Safety & Night Management
Night Clerk - Independence Hill
Night Clerk - Independence Hill
Night Clerk - Independence Hill
Night Clerk - Independence Hill
Night Clerk - Independence Hill
Night Clerk- Independence Hill
615-4000
Michelle Houriet
David Gaston
Josh Lawrence
Ashlee Hall
Alan Holfinger
Edgard Chavez
Brandon Ezekiel
James Harris
Jose Briomes
Edgar Perez
Anthony Herron