Culture at Little House
Below is information on cultural events at Little House for March 2010
Tuesday Tea
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Refreshment Served
Auditorium
$1 members / $2 non-members
March 9 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
That well known local singing group, Mr. C. and the E.T.’s, is coming again to help us get into a lively spirit. Start your feet tapping and hear and sing along with some Irish songs. You’ll be real glad you came, whether or not you’re from the old sod.
Guest Performers: Mr. C. and the E.T.’s are the executive team from our local residential facility, the Glenwood Inn. They are terrific musicians and great fun to watch.
March 16 The Beauty of Yellowstone
Established in 1872, Yellowstone was the first national park in the United States and boasts an attendance of over 3.15 million people. It is the home to a large variety of wildlife, including wolves, grizzly bears, bison, and elk. Witness the beauty and splendor of Yellowstone National Park and get a bird’s eye look at the park’s hot springs and geysers.
Guest Speaker: Saundra Umholtz, Wildlife Enthusiast
March 23 Music To Our Ears
Singing and playing since the age of thirteen, Felton Brookter’s music repertoire includes Zydeco (indigenous to Louisiana), jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and gospel. Felton is the instructor of the Guitar Chording class at Little House and will talk about guitar basics, including chording and how and where to get the right guitar for you. Best of all—Felton will finish the tea with his wonderful music.
Guest Speaker: Felton Brookter, Guitar Chording Instructor, Entertainer Extraordinaire
March 30 Art of Well Beings
Art is a universal language. Though we have various ability levels and may come from different lands, nevertheless, with art we can all communicate. Come and hear about the creation of art as we look at examples and listen to stories. You might even find your own “inner artist.”
Guest Speaker: Judy Gittelsohn is a local Palo Alto artist who is also the Director of a program which teaches art to persons with developmental and other disabilities. Her students are responsible for the wonderful heart artwork which has been decorating our Gallery walls during the month of February.
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Community Forum
11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Garden Room - Free
March 10 Making Sense of Your Housing Choices as You Age
There are so many housing choices available as you age, it can be overwhelming to choose the best option. This discussion will help clarify what choices are available and what questions to ask to determine the housing situation that is right for you.
Guest Speakers: Diana Rader, M.A., MFT, Manager of Education & Development and Betsy Conlan, LCSW, Director of Client Services, Arcadia Health Care
March 17 No Community Forum St. Patrick’s Day Come to our White Elephant Sale.
March 24 How Can I get There? How to Use the Transit Systems and Shuttles Around Us
Get to San Francisco International Airport for $1.00. Take a free shuttle to Stanford Hospital or the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. There are many alternatives to getting somewhere without the task of driving. Come hear about the new Mobility Ambassador program offered by San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans). Discover the tricks of using mass transit, reading schedules, getting discount fares and more options to expand your travel network.
Guest Speaker: Victor Lee, SamTrans Mobility Ambassador
March 31 How is Your Smile?: The Importance of Oral Health
It has been said that the world always looks brighter behind a smile. Yet for many, to smile would be embarrassing because of the condition of their teeth. Dr. Gabus will discuss the importance of oral health, how our lifestyle, medication, and the foods we eat affect our mouth, and what options are available for individuals of all ages.|
Guest Speakers: Jan Gabus, DDS, J Gabus Dental Care
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Classic and Indie Movies
Thursdays 1:30pm
Auditorium
$2 members / $3 non-members
March 4 How Green Was My Valley (1942) 1 hr. 52 min. NR
Winner of five Oscars, John Ford’s masterpiece chronicles the lives of a hard-working coal mining family through strife and hardship. Maureen O’Hara, Roddy McDowell, Walter Pidgeon are among the fabulous cast.
March 11 The Last September (2000) 1 hr. 43 min. R
As the war for Irish independence escalates, family secrets drastically affect the life of a wealthy family.
March 18 The Quiet Man (1952) 2 hrs. 9 min. NR
John Wayne plays Sean Thorton, a disgraced American boxer who returns to his native Ireland to escape his past. When Sean sets his eyes on Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O’Hara), her brother will do anything to keep them apart. Directed by John Ford, this film won two Oscars.
March 25 Once (2006) 1 hr. 26 min. R
An Irish busker meets a beautiful flower vendor while performing on the streets of Dublin. Romance ensues! A modern-day musical, this film was a winner at the Sundance Film Festival.
NOTE: Movie starts at 1:30
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Kultur Movies
Wednesdays 1:00pm
Auditorium
$2 members / $3 non-members
March 10 Irish Writers (2004) 63 min. NR
This film not only shows the spectacular beauty of Ireland, but celebrates the contributions of Irish writers, such as George Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, and Oscar Wilde.
March 17 Come West Along the Road (2007) 2 hrs. 25 min. NR
Featuring some of Irelands best-known performers, this film showcases wonderful performances, dating from 1961-1986, of jig and reel dances and the delightful music that accompanied it. You will definitely be tapping your feet by the end of the film!
March 24 Celtic Legends: Irish Legends (1999) 50 min NR
Little is known about the origins of Irish legends, but the stories that are passed down are rich and vibrant. Dramatized enactments and expert commentary make for an insightful film.
March 31 Celtic Tenors: Live in Concert (2005) 1 hr 29 min NR
The Celtic Tenors host a memorable evening concert of traditional Irish music. The performances will take your breath away.
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Eclectic Movies
Mondays 1:00pm
Auditorium
$2 members / $3 non-members
March 1 Up (2009) 1 hr. 36 min. **** G
Carl, a retired ballroom salesman sets off to the lost world of his dreams, accidentally joined by an eight-year old Wilderness Explorer who has never ventured beyond his backyard. From the revolutionary minds of Pixar Animation Studios.
March 8 Julie and Julia (2009) 2 hrs. 3 min. *** PG-13
Film intersperses scenes of Julia Child’s (Meryl Streep) epoch-changing emergence as a cook in France with scenes of blogger Julie Powell (Amy Adams) learning from the cookbook some 40 years later. A delightful movie.
March 15 Herb and Dorothy (2009) 1 hr. 29 min. *** NR
A documentary about an unusual pair who began making small purchases of art in early ‘60s and eventually gave 1,000 pieces to the National Gallery.
March 22 The Insider (2009) 2 hrs. 37 min. *** R
True tale about a big tobacco scientist (Russell Crowe) who exposed industry secrets and the newsman (Al Pacino) who reported the story. A thought-provoking and thrilling film.
March 30 Gifted Hands (2009) 1 hr. 30 min. *** NR
An inspiring life story of a poor, inner-city youth (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) who overcomes great odds to become one of the world’s best surgeons.
WARNING: DOOR WILL BE CLOSED WHEN THE LIGHTS
HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF AT 1:00 PM
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