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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | FEBRUARY 2016 37 Counter Culture Cinema It's Academy Awards month – have you seen all the nominated movies? Because the Academy Awards show falls on one of our regular screening dates Feb. 28, we will have only one screening this month: Our only February screening, on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 6 pm, is the film Learning to Drive (UK 2014, 90 minutes, English). Here is a brief description from IMDb.com: "Wendy (Patrician Clarkson), a self-absorbed New York book critic, is shocked to reality by the sudden end of her marriage. Always dependent on her husband for driving, she must now learn to take the wheel on her own. Her instructor Darwan (Ben Kingsley) is a Sikh Indian who watches with alarm as his pupil falls apart at the seams. He himself is contemplating an arranged marriage with a woman he has never met. As these two lives intersect, both will change in unpredictable ways." All of our screenings are followed by lively discussion about the film; we'd love to have you join us. The Lodge Theatre has very limited seating, so if you're interested in our screenings, come early; we hope to see you there. Please note that all films announced are subject to availability. If you have any questions about the Counter Culture Cinema Club or want to recommend a film, please email Micki Rosen at michelesrosen@gmail.com. ~ Micki Rosen The AACC has appointed a new chairperson, Joyce Allen and a new recorder Shairon Nevilles. Roxie Elliott will be the co-chairperson. The new appointments were unanimously approved by members present. Each person will serve a minimum of two years. Delene Houston will remain as the treasurer with Wanda Valentine acting as backup treasurer. A standing ovation was offered to Betty Ann James and Warren Hurd for a job well done! The AACC cordially invites new neighbors to our community and all current members to our 2016 meet and greet wine and cheese mixer. Our resolution is to get acquainted with the new and reacquainted with the old in 2016. The date is Monday, March 7at 6 pm to 7:30 pm in the Card Room the Lodge. Johnetta Driscoll is attempting to organize an excursion to the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. A large bus that can hold 56 people will be rented and will pick up residents at the Lodge. The organizers asked interested parties to sign up as soon as possible, so that a block of seats can be reserved for Four Season residents. The cost of the excursion is $80 and tentatively will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Interested parties should sign up no later than Feb. 1 and the payment deadline is Monday, March 7. The flyers and sign-up sheets can be found in the Lobby of the Lodge at the informational desk. The tickets are going fast; sign up now — you don't want to miss out. For more information please contact Johnetta Driscoll (951) 922-6039. Cookie Bonner and I are preparing for the second annual Multicultural Gospel Fest which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 4 pm in the Four Seasons Ballroom. This program is open to all residents, families and friends at no cost. Last year's program was a success and we are looking forward with great anticipation to the 2016 program. For more information contact Cookie at (951) 769- 7679. Let's come out and support our own Cookie Bonner and team! Dorothy Cole announced to save the date for the third annual Gala for the Natalie A. Cole-Reagins Education and Cancer Research foundation. This year's theme is the Monte Carlo Royale - Illumination and Inspiration Gala, on April 23 at 6 pm at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside. The cost is $75 which is tax deductible. For more information, visit www.natliefoundation.org. Let's all come out and support this foundation! Les Mays Handyman services will conduct a presentation on home maintenance and remodeling during our March 7 meeting at 6 pm. Please inform your neighbors at Four Seasons. Some of the older homes will be 10 years old this year; signs of wear and tear are beginning to show. Feel free to go to his website at www. leshandyman.com for questions and answers. Roxie Elliott will complete the Part II Boot Camp titled "Last Will and Testament, Trusts." The boot camp will be held in the Lodge Card Room on Monday, Feb. 1 at 5 pm. Look for the flyers and reminders in the Lodge. If you are interested in attending, call Roxie at (951) 769-2517. A headcount is very important to ensure enough handouts are available for everyone in attendance. As a reminder, all family, friends and neighbors are invited. Congratulations to Willie Houston who was ordained Sunday night Jan. 3, as a deacon at Trinity Baptist Church in Moreno Valley. Dee is now a deaconess. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, contact Joyce Allen at (951) 769-4354. ~ Wanda Valentine African American Culture Club

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