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Skyline.Notices 2/20/20
Tickets Available This coming Sunday afternoon, the Seattle Opera will perform “Charlie Parker’s Yardbird”. Don and Sue Phillips have two tickets to give away (plus two seats reserved on the Skyline bus leaving at 1:10 pm). If you would like … Continue reading
Not for the acrophobics
Great photo from Put B.
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Skyline.Notices 2/13/20
Wanted Irene Campbell (kiscinike@msn.com) would like to borrow a pasta maker to construct a dessert. If you can loan her one, send her an email to let her know. Announcement The Papyrus Store in Downtown Seattle is closing. Everything is … Continue reading
Olympic Tower crane erection
Just a reminder of the URL. The view is better from the Bistro.
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Skyline.Notices 2/6/20
Announcements I have finished my library copy of The Power and the Glory which is the book club selection for Monday night’s discussion. If you would like to read it this weekend, call me: Sue VanLeuven – 1503 or 206-407-1923 … Continue reading
Need some smiles?
Smiles and love – click here. From Donna D
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Yesterday was a palindrome!
Do you have a favorite palindrome such as “A man a plan a canal Panama?” Actually yesterday’s date was a palindrome without even trying: it was 02-02-2020. We won’t get to see one like it until 03-03-3030!
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An Australian legend: Lithograph by Fred Stone
The Art Committee has selected this painting to be on display during February. (Loan from Pamela and Robert Peterson) In the early ‘30’s, Australian racing authorities were very class conscious. How could they accept this ill-bred horse that was winning … Continue reading
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Skyline.Notices 1/30/20
Request The Corner Store is looking for men’s suits, size 34-36, for a staff member who wants one to wear to church. I’d bet that there are some taking up closet room that will never be worn again. Donors can … Continue reading
Skyline.Notices 1/23/10
Nothing to announce today If you have an extra ticket to an event or would like to borrow something or need help with a simple task, send your offer or request to skyline.notices@gmail.com before the end of the day Wednesday … Continue reading
Pakistan another perspective
Thanks to Ann M. She notes that although FA3 members meet here for some lectures, they are free to our residents.
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Jacquelyn Called Biden Her ‘Favorite’ & Said: ‘You Are Awesome, Oh My God’
Thanks to Diane S. and David Domke for mentioning this video! Jacquelyn, a New York Times elevator operator and security guard, endorsed Joe Biden while the former vice president was headed up to meet with the newspaper’s editorial board in a bid … Continue reading
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Skyline.Notices
Free ticket – maybe too late A resident (Shirley Lashua, Assisted Living) just donated ONE ticket to today’s Symphony performance. Details: Sunday, January 19 a t 2:00pm Thomas Zehetmair Beethoven Violin Concerto Third Tier, Aisle S, Box B, Seat 4 … Continue reading
Skyline.Notices 1/16/20
Request to borrow Has anybody kept their pasta-making machine? Joan Conlon, who gave hers away, would love to borrow one. Reward: some spinach/basil pasta with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Let her know at conlonj@colorado.edu if you’re willing to loan … Continue reading
Forgotten games
Beaver: a game in which one shouts “beaver” when one sees a bearded person The Oxford English Dictionary provides the following citation for this use of the word beaver: This amazing game of Beaver … is played … by two persons, and … Continue reading
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Scary floors
Thanks Gordon G. Wouldn’t recommend this interior decorator!
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Skyline.Notices 1/9/20
Give-aways The Seattle Chamber Music Society is holding its Winter Festival in Nordstrom Hall at Benaroya on January 17, 18 and 19 and the following weekend January 24, 25 and 26. The first weekend is devoted to part 1 of … Continue reading
Irish Craic and Humour
Thanks Gordon G.!
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New Feature on Skyline725
Starting later this month, Skyline 25 Happenings will have a new page on Thursday every week. Edited by Put Barber, the page will consist of messages from residents and staff for residents. Some of the things that may appear are: … Continue reading
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How do you like writing assignments?
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