It’s summertime, Cincinnati! What are seniors living at Marjorie P. Lee retirement home looking forward to this month? Plenty!
Now that the weather has warmed up, there’s plenty to do in and around town, indoors and out. Let’s take a look at selected cool events the Episcopal Retirement Services staff has cooked up for our residents to enjoy.
Friday, June 3
10:30 a.m.
Marjorie P. Lee Art and Writing Show. Opening Reception in the Event Center.
7 p.m.
Piano recital by students of Pattie Hattendorf, in the Chapel.
Saturday, June 4
7 p.m.
Movie screening in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching Billy Wilder’s 1955 smash comedy, The Seven Year Itch, starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell.
Sunday, June 5
10:30 a.m.
Holy Communion will be administered in the Chapel.
7 p.m.
Documentary screening in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching Empress of Ambition: Catherine the Great (2006).
Monday, June 6
Today is the 72nd anniversary of the “D-Day” landings on the coast of Normandy during World War II. Thank you to our Second World War veterans!
2 p.m.
Lecture series. Jack Lightcap presents "The Star Spangled Banner: The Story of Our Flag," in the Event Center.
Tuesday, June 7
1 p.m.
Bible study in the Chapel.
7 p.m.
University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music student performance in the Chapel.
Wednesday, June 8
1:30 p.m.
Rosary, followed by Catholic Communion at 2 p.m., in the Chapel.
3 p.m.
Yoga with Patty, in the Chapel.
7 p.m.
Lecture series. Diane Shields presents "The Beverly Hills Supper Club,” in the Event Center.
Thursday, June 9
10:30 a.m.
Shopping excursion to Hyde Park Plaza, departing from the Victoria Lobby.
2 p.m.
Bridge game in the Craft Room.
7 p.m.
Bingo! Everybody’s favorite. We’ll be playing in the Event Center.
Friday, June 10
10 a.m.
Water fitness class in the Swimming Pool.
1:15 p.m.
Group outing to see the “Butterflies of the Caribbean” at the Krohn Conservatory. Departing from the Victoria Lobby.
Saturday, June 11
7 p.m.
Movie screening in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching The Program, a 2015 drama based on the real-life investigation of doping by Lance Armstrong and other members of the U.S. Cycling Team. Starring Ben Foster.
Sunday, June 12
3:30 p.m.
Music performance by Bob Pollack and Jack Rowekamp, in the Chapel.
7 p.m.
Documentary screening in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching True Whisperers, Valerie Red-Horse’s 2002 documentary about the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II.
Tuesday, June 14
Today is Flag Day. Let’s take a minute to learn about and honor Old Glory!
12:45 p.m.
Shopping excursion to Kenwood Towne Centre, departing from the Victoria Lobby.
3 p.m.
Lecture series. Today we’ll host “Flag Talk,” presented by Artie Schaller, in the Event Center.
Wednesday, June 15
10 a.m.
Tai chi class, in the Chapel.
12:30 p.m.
Art class. Learn all about copper enameling in the Craft Room.
3 p.m.
Our Caregiver Support Group will meet in the Lee Library.
6:30 p.m.
Group outing to the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater’s production of Cole Porter’s hit musical Anything Goes. Departing from the Victoria Lobby.
7 p.m.
Movie screening in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching Errol Flynn’s 1937 performance in The Prince and the Pauper. Also starring Claude Rains.
Thursday, June 16
6:30 p.m.
Group outing to the Cincinnati Opera for its production of Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. Departing from the Victoria Lobby.
Saturday, June 18
7 p.m.
Movie screening in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching Walt Before Mickey, a biopic about Walt Disney’s early life and career. Starring Jodie Sweetin and Jon Heder.
Sunday, June 19
Happy Fathers Day!
7 p.m.
Documentary screening in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching Ferrets.
Monday, June 20
Today is the summer solstice! Enjoy the longest day of the year.
7 p.m.
Music performance by cellist Angela Bolen, in the Victoria Courtyard.
Wednesday, June 22
7 p.m.
Movie screening in the Event Center. Tonight we’ll be watching Sydney Pollack’s 1985 romance, Out of Africa, starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.
Thursday, June 23
5 p.m.
Picnic in the Victoria Courtyard. Music provided by the Sycamore Community Band.
Monday, June 27
3 p.m.
Our popular Book Discussion Group will meet in the Lee Library to discuss At the Water’s Edge, by Sara Gruen.
Tuesday, June 28
1:15 p.m.
Shopping excursion to Rookwood Commons and Pavilion will depart from the Victoria Lobby.
5 p.m.
Group dinner outing to York Street Café will depart from the Victoria Lobby.
Thursday, June 30
1 p.m.
Group outing. Today we’ll be taking an ArtWorks tour! Departing from the Victoria Lobby.
6:30 p.m.
Group outing. We’ll be seeing the Cincinnati Opera production of Fellow Travelers this evening. Bus departs from the Victoria Lobby.
