Julien's Journal November 2015 (Volume 40, Number 11) | Page 15

Messiah & More! RSVP Coffee Connect Sunday, November 15 Wednesday, November 18 3:30 PM @ Sinsinawa Mound Center (Sinsinawa, WI) In the Queen of the Rosary Chapel, performers for this holiday concert include individuals, various choir members of Tri-State Choral Society, Madison Area Community Chorus, and soloists. Special guests include the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble and a chamber orchestra. Concert goers will hear seasonal favorites and Handel’s Messiah (Part I) with chorus, soloists, and chamber orchestra, featuring the beloved “Hallelujah Chorus,” as well as participate in a festive audience carol sing, concluding with “Silent Night.” Admission is $10. Visit Sinsinawa.org/MoundCenter. 9 AM @ Kehl Diabetes Center, UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital Join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for their monthly Coffee Connect. This month, enjoy fun games with chances to win prizes provided by Stacy Martin with Bell Tower Retirement Community. Please note this event is intended for individuals 55 and older. Please RSVP at 563.589.2622 or [email protected]. Letters Home Wednesday, November 18 7:30 PM @ Heritage Center, UD Chicago’s Griffin Theatre puts the Afghanistan and Iraq wars front and center by bringing to life actual letters written by soldiers. There will be a post-performance discussion with the cast. Visit DBQ.edu/ HeritageCenter. Christmas in November Dance Tuesday, November 17 5-8 PM @ Happy’s Place, 2323 Rockdale Join the Tri-State Ballroom Dancers for fun and dancing. To contact, call 563.557.2346 or email [email protected]. Veterans Center Film Screening: Last Days of Vietnam Tuesday, November 17 7 PM @ Heritage Center, UD A free screening of the Rory Kennedy documentary film Last Days of Vietnam will be shown. William Albracht, decorated Vietnam Veteran, who spent 25 years with the Secret Service and is the author of Abandoned in Hell will conduct a Q&A session in conjunction with the film. Tickets are required, but are free. For more information, call 563.585.7469 or visit DBQ. edu/HeritageCenter. Encore Chorale with ERMS Tuesday, November 17 7 PM @ Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School The Encore Chorale will join the Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School choirs and orchestras for a free fall concert. Visit NISOM.com. ACES & New Music Concert Tuesday, November 17 7:30 PM @ Jansen Music Hall, Clarke U Presenting music by student and faculty composers along with featured performances by CU Jazz, the String Chamber Ensemble, and the Woodwind Chamber Ensemble. Admission is free. Visit Clarke. edu/artsatclarke. Creating the best life Bill and Megan have worked hard to create the best life for their children. Last year they found the perfect home for their growing family, and the perfect lender at American Trust. Their mortgage lender made getting the right home loan affordable, fast, and easy. And by getting pre-approved they saved time and hassle by knowing what they could afford before they started house shopping. When family means everything, trust American Trust. Get pre-approved* today at americantrust.com. Dubuque Dyersville Farley West Des Moines *Loans are subject to credit approval. Certain restrictions may apply. See a mortgage lender for more information. 563.582.1841 americantrust.com November 2015  ❖  Julien’s Journal  ❖ 13