What are residents of Cincinnati’s Deupree House retirement community looking forward to this month? Plenty!
From art shows and operas, to dinner excursions, shopping trips and fitness classes, there’s plenty to do in and around town, indoors and out, now that the summer is here.
Let’s take a look at selected events the Episcopal Retirement Services staff has cooked up for our seniors to enjoy in June.
June Events
Wednesday, June 1
3 p.m.
Art reception. Meet and greet with Kent Krugh, the artist behind this month’s installment of our rotating exhibit in the Dining Room.
Thursday, June 2
7:30 p.m.
Lecture series. Jack Nebergall presents "Happenings in Our Sky," in the Event Center. This astronomy talk will discuss interesting subjects that have been covered in Science News magazine: black holes, the life and death of stars and the expansion of our universe.
Saturday, June 4
1:45 p.m.
Group outing for a music performance at Church of the Redeemer. Join us as we attend a free benefit concert for Elaine-Leung-Wolf, a UC College Conservatory of Music adjunct piano instructor who is battling liver cancer. Proceeds from donations will help her with medical expenses. Musicians will include UC President Santa Ono, cellist Suzanne Bona, flautist Michael Chertok, pianist Mary Schaffer, the Phil DeGreg Trio and others.
7:30 p.m.
Saturday Cinema series in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching Ron Howard’s 2015 sea thriller In the Heart of the Sea, based on the real-life incident that inspired Melville’s Moby-Dick. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy and Brendan Gleeson.
Monday, June 6
Today is the 72nd anniversary of the D-Day landings on the coast of Normandy during WWII. Thank you to our Second World War veterans!
10:30 PM
Bible study in the Private Dining Room.
1 p.m.
Shopping excursion to Hyde Park Plaza. Bus departs from the lobby.
Tuesday, June 7
10 a.m.
Art class. Come join us for Enameling with Jamie, in the Art Studio.
2 p.m.
Documentary screening in the Event Center. This afternoon we’ll be watching Earth. Fueled by dazzling high-definition photography and stunning locations around the world, this nature documentary captures the lives of three animal families over the course of a year, showing how the sun influences their behavior and migratory patterns.
Wednesday, June 8
2 p.m.
Our Caregivers Group will meet in the Conference Room.
Thursday, June 9
7:30 p.m.
Music performance in the Event Center. We welcome pianist Mary Lou Boylan back to Deupree House. Come hear the Queen City Songbirds’ accompanist play your favorite songs from the ‘40s, ‘50s and popular Broadway shows!
Saturday, June 11
7:30 p.m.
Saturday Cinema series in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching the 1983 musical Yentyl, starring Barbra Streisand and Mandy Patinkin.
Sunday, June 12
6 p.m.
Sip and Sup dinner. Our popular fundraiser dinner for Life Enrichment. The menu tonight will feature grilled pork roast, red cabbage, Kugel and Texas sheet cake. Your $5 plate fee is due to Life Enrichment by June 8th. Dinner will take place in the Club Room.
Monday, June 13
2 p.m.
Documentary screening in the Event Center. This afternoon we’ll be watching How the States Got Their Shapes. Brian Unger hosts this clever road documentary series blending history, politics and geography to show how America's states got their current borders. Each episode focuses on a unique regional history, tracing shifts in U.S. demographics and culture.
Tuesday, June 14
Today is Flag Day. Let’s take a minute to learn about and honor Old Glory!
1 p.m.
The Book Club will meet in the Conference Room.
7:30 p.m.
Talent show! Join our Master of Ceremonies, Barb High, and many of your talented neighbors for “Celebrating Deupree Talent in Song.” Our headliners include Nancianne Parrella, MaryBeth Foxworthy, Al Harris and the Sip and Sup Committee. Come out for a night of fun and sing-a-longs!
Wednesday, June 15
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Book giveaway in the Club Room. Come and see what gems the Library Committee is giving away. Pick out a book for yourself and help the library make room for new titles!
Thursday, June 16
6:45 p.m.
Group outing to the Cincinnati Opera for its production of Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. Bus departs from the lobby.
Saturday, June 18
7:30 p.m.
Saturday Cinema series in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching the 2002 drama Frida, a biopic about the life of Mexican avant garde artist Frida Kahlo. Starring Salma Hayek.
Sunday, June 19
11:30 a.m.
Happy Father’s Day! Join us for a special brunch in the Dining Room. Call 513-561-6363 ASAP to make your reservation.
Tuesday, June 21
2 p.m.
Documentary screening in the Event Center. This afternoon we’ll be watching Scenic Walks of the World. This stunning video scrapbook takes you to some of the most exotic and picturesque sights in the world — in both natural and urban settings — all captured in high definition for a breathtakingly vivid viewpoint. Some of the areas visited include Tongariro National Park in New Zealand, the Eiffel Tower, Pompeii, the Great Wall of China, the Austrian Alps, the Appalachian Trail and Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park.
Wednesday, June 22
12:30 p.m.
Shopping excursion to downtown Cincinnati. Bus departs from the lobby.
Thursday, June 23
7:30 p.m.
Fourth of July celebration in courtyard. The 30-member Ohio Military Band joins us for a rousing and patriotic musical tribute to our nation.
Friday, June 24
5:35 p.m. (1st busload) and 6:30 p.m. (2nd busload)
Group excursion and fundraiser. Tonight Episcopal Retirement Services and the 20th Century Theater host “It’s A Wonderful Life,” a cinematically themed fundraising event, benefitting Affordable Living by ERS. It will feature live performances of movie-themed jazz, a photo booth with Elvis, iconic movie clips, cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, a balloon auction and a raffle.
Tickets are $125 and may be purchased by calling Maureen Gregory at 513-272-5555, ext. 4292.
Saturday, June 25
7:30 p.m.
Saturday Cinema series in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching Steve Martin’s 1987 smash comedy Roxanne, co-starring Daryl Hannah.
Sunday, June 26
6 p.m.
Group dinner outing to Capital Grille will depart from the lobby. This upscale steakhouse offers classic American fare.
Tuesday, June 28
7:30 p.m.
Lecture series. Crayons to Computers volunteer Sarah Westrich present an informative talk about the free school supply store, which serves 16 Tristate counties. Since 1997, C2C has been committed to providing every child with the supplies needed to succeed in school.
Wednesday, June 29
1:30 p.m.
Group outing to Matthew 25 Ministries. We’ll tour the facility responsible for helping the poor and disaster victims around the world. This tour will give you tangible examples of the places Matthew 25 Ministries has been able to help through the generous support of its volunteers and donors.
Thursday, June 30
6:45 p.m.
Group outing. We’ll be seeing the Cincinnati Opera production of Fellow Travelers this evening. Bus departs from the lobby.'
