Senior News August, 2003 Vol. 24. No. 6

 

Published by the Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka, California. HSRC is a non-profit community-based organization offering services for senior citizens, multi-generational families and caregivers.

Ruth Mountaingrove is taking a semester off after 17 years

Gulp! I'm finally eligible for HSU's classes for seniors

Arts program teaches 100-year-old craft

Timber Ridge builds 48 new senior units

Three delightful selections lure travelers to the warmth of So. Humboldt

How a paycheck affects your Social Security benefits

Briefs

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Shakespeare at Benbow
Three delightful selections lure travelers to the warmth of Southern Humboldt

      One of the many highlights of this year's Shakespeare at Benbow Lake
is The Adventures of Cyrano playing Aug. 17 and 21 at Benbow Lake State
Park. Written with children and families in mind, Festival Theatre
Ensemble's director, Bruco De Les Dernier wrote this slapstick adaptation
based on characters from the classic play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmund
Rostand.
     The fun-filled play follows the quixotic quest of Cyrano, the
gentleman warrior with the huge nose, to win the love of the beautiful and
clever Roxanne. With Cyrano fighting a new pack of comic villains, the play
is full of exciting sword fights, slapstick chases and silly disguises.
     Reason alone to reserve a ticket for Adventures of Cyrano is that
there's a special cameo appearance by southern Humboldt's own comedic actor,
Bob Burns of Ray's Shop Smart in Redway. Burns, a local theater lover and
supporter (South Fork High School Drama department, Feet First Dancers and
Shakespeare at Benbow) evoked fits of laughter from local audiences a few
years ago with comedic performances in both The Nutcracker and Persephone.
He'll no doubt tickle theatregoers again this year playing the part of
Monsieur Cabbage, the greengrocer.
     On both nights of Adventures of Cyrano, Puck's Picnic will be served
for the reduced price of $10 for adults and $5 for a child's plate.
Admission for Adventures of Cyrano is at the family price of $15 for adults
and $10 for children. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by
calling toll-free 877-407-7499, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m., or on line at www.shakespearebenbow.com, or at the gate the night of
the performance. Reservations are advised. For more information call
707-923-1060.
     Shakespeare at Benbow Lake's 21st season also includes The Taming of
the Shrew (Aug. 14, 16, 22) and a stirring Richard III (Aug. 15, 23). Dinner
is served from 6 p.m. and curtain opens at 8 p.m.