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Join us this season for our wonderful holiday events. We would love to see you there! BERKELEY SQUARE

100 Berkeley Drive Hamilton, OH 45013 (513) 856-8600 www.discoverberkeleysquare.org

WESTOVER

855 Stahlheber Road Hamilton, OH 45013 (513) 844-8004 www.discoverwestover.org

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Contact Information & Reservations EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Berkeley Square Rica Heflin: 785-2020 [email protected]

Westover Amber Fore: 867-4021

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CLIENT & RESIDENT SERVICES Berkeley Square 856-8600 Westover 844-8004

BERKELEY SQUARE ACTIVITIES Samantha Wilkerson 785-2027

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Donna Mattia (Healthcare) 785-2014

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TRIPS & TRAVEL Nancy Fetters 867-4018

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Christmas Cookie Swap 1:30 pm Location: Haith Dining Room, Berkeley Square Let’s share our favorite Christmas cookies with each other. Make 2 dozen cookies and bring them to swap with others. This is a fun way to get different kinds of cookies to share with your guests over the holidays. RSVP to Samantha by Monday, December 1st

Free Gift Wrapping Dec. 4th (1:00 pm) & Dec. 22nd (10:30 am) Location: Haith Dining Room, Berkeley Square Have some last minute wrapping you need done? Hate wrapping gifts? We have people that LOVE to wrap and would be happy to help. Bring your own paper and ribbon or we will have some to provide.

Serve City Meal Donation & Lunch with Colonial Kindergarten

10:00 am Location: Kindergarten Room, Berkeley Square Friday Join us for a fun service project with our Colonial Kindergarten. We will be making two meals with the kids… One meal to send to Serve City here in Hamilton and one to share with the kids for lunch. We will be making lasagna, salad, bread and dessert. Serve City is an outreach center in Hamilton dedicated to serving the needs of Butler County’s low-income and homeless individuals and families. RSVP to Samantha 785-2027 by Wednesday December 3rd

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Westover’s Holiday Dinner

11:30 am & 1:00 pm Westover residents and their families are invited to join us in a celebration of the Holiday Sunday Season. Accurate reservations are a must! Please make your reservations with Resident Services at 844-8004. Cost: Residents $14, Guests $17, Under 12 $7 *No charge for residents on a meal plan

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Resident Gift Exchange

4:00 pm Location: Theobald Hall, Berkeley Square If you would like to participate in our Holiday Monday Gift Exchange please RSVP and plan on bringing a wrapped gift under $10 to this event. We will play a fun game where we can pick and steal other’s gifts. Cost: Bring a $10 or under gift RSVP to Samantha at 785-2027 by Thursday, December 4th

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Holiday Party with John Bercaw

5:00 pm Location: Theobald Hall, Berkeley Square Join us for our Holiday Party and Celebration. Monday We will have wonderful music by John Bercaw and enjoy a great spread of food and fun together. Come dressed in your Holiday best or most fun Holiday outfit. We will have a few games and a great social time together. Resident Cost: Free RSVP to Samantha at 785-2027 by Thursday, December 4th

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Two Holiday Get-Togethers with the PreSchool Students

Dec. 9th (10:30 am) & Dec. 15th (3:15 pm) & Location: Westover Tues. & Mon. Join us on Tuesday, December 9th at 10:30 am for the Pre-School’s annual Christmas Program in the Music and Arts Room. On Monday, December 15th at 3:15 pm the Westover Activity Center will sparkle as the fun begins to make Christmas ornaments with the students. Both programs promise to put a smile on your face and the holiday spirit in your heart! December

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Butler County Historical Society Presents: Little Chicago- Prohibition

2:00 pm Location: Phillips Presentation Room, Berkeley Wednesday Square The term “Little Chicago” brings back memories of the age of prohibition and the depression when practically everyone in Hamilton knew John Dillinger, believed that City Hall and the police department was on the take, and speakeasies were everywhere. Find out how much is fact, and what is fallacy when it comes to Butler County and the 1920s and 1930s.

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Handmade Gift Ideas

10:00 am Location: Haith Dining Room, Berkeley Square Would you like to learn to make some Thursday homemade gifts that are quick, easy and affordable? We will have multiple items you can learn to make and some fun gift wrapping ideas to make that gift feel extra special. If you have a fun homemade gift idea you are welcome to share that with us also! Cost: $5 for a gift to take with you, Free without taking a gift RSVP to Samantha at 785-2027 by Wednesday, December 10th

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Caroling & Cocoa with Colonial Kindergarten Kids

1:00 pm Location: Haith Dining Room, Berkeley Square Friday Join the Colonial Kindergarten class for a fun afternoon of visiting the different crescents and singing Christmas Carols. You are welcome to join us for the singing or just be at your house and enjoy the singing as the children come around. After the singing we will come back and have hot cocoa and cookies with the kids.

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Plants Alive: Fresh Christmas Arrangement

3:15 pm Location: Jamestown Room, Westover This Plants Alive session is especially designed Friday for the holidays as our instructor Cinder shows you all the ways to make the perfect Floral Christmas arrangement for you or a special friend. These arrangements will last up to 10 days. No experience necessary, just come on down to the Jamestown room and enjoy the season with others. December

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Koffee Klatch

9:00 am Location: Theobald Hall, Berkeley Square Join us this is the month for pancakes, sausage Monday and French toast, and as always fresh fruit and orange juice. For questions contact Leslie Haid at 868-1488. Resident Cost: $2 registration, $3 at the door RSVP & Pay Front Desk (856-8600) by Friday, December 12th

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Kick off the Holiday Season with Alice and the Sociables

2:00 pm Location: Activity Center, Westover Tuesday What would the holiday season be without a holiday concert from our very own Alice Sizemore and the Sociables. Look forward to an afternoon of all your favorite holiday tunes and then some. You won’t want to miss this high energy show. Remember seating goes fast so plan on being at the concert a little earlier. December

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Westover’s Holiday Memorial Service

6:30 pm Location: Cullen Hall, Westover This meaningful service provides the Tuesday opportunity for residents and staff to honor our Westover “Angels” who have passed away this year and to join with their families in remembering and celebrating their lives. It is also a time to remember the lives of our own family members who are no longer with us. Residents and staff who would like to remember someone with an Angel on a tree should contact Jan Schweitzer, Social Service Coordinator, at 867-4038 by December 5th.

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Sparkle your Home for the Holidays with Darlene Holiday Art Class

3:00 pm Location: Jamestown Room, Westover Friday Discover your talent as you engage with others to create your own beautiful Holiday Decoration. You are sure to sparkle as your creativity takes over to produce your spectacular decoration that will be the envy of the neighborhood.

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Hamilton’s Cutting Edge Show Choir to perform at Westover 2:00 pm Location: Activity Center, Westover Hamilton Middle School Show Choir is known for their concerts featuring holiday music and high stepping dances. It’s a musical afternoon you won’t want to miss!

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Westover’s New Year’s Eve Party

7:00 – 9:00 pm Location: Cullen Hall, Westover Bring in the year 2015 with our Pre-New Year’s Eve Party. We will have wonderful Tuesday entertainment from the Sociables, a New Year’s Buffet and an open bar. Great music, great friends, what more could you ask for in a New Year’s Eve Party. Please make your reservation by Monday, December 22nd by calling our Resident Services at 844-8004. Cost: Free for Residents, $12 for invited guests December

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New Year’s Eve Bingo 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Location: Theobald Hall, Berkeley Square Join us for a fun night of Bingo! We will provide drinks and a few snacks. Bring your leftover Christmas goodies or favorite party snack to share!

Holiday Happy Hour with Jeannine Groh Trio

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2:00 pm Location: Activity Center, Westover You are invited to Westover’s Holiday Happy Hour! The perfect combination of music, food and friendship. Entertainment will be provided by Jeannine Groh trio. See you there for a delightful afternoon of holiday fun.

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Butler County Historical Society Presents: Antique Dolls

Movies & Shows for November (RSVP to Samantha at 785-2027). Located in Berkeley Square Phillips Presentation Room. Tuesdays at 3:00 PM................................ Ken Burns: The Civil War A continuation of the documentary series started in October. Ken Burns’s documentary depits the action of famous Civil War battles, and relates the stories of soldiers, generals and a beleaguered president. Fridays at 2:00 PM...................................... Ken Burns: Prohibition Ken Burns’s documentary traces the passage of the 18th Amendment, the social and legal effects of prohibiting alcohol, and the repeal of Prohibition. Monday, Dec. 1st at 2:00 PM.............. It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. (Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore) Monday, Dec. 8th at 2:00 PM...................The Santa Clause (1994) When a man inadvertently kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. (Starring: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold and Wendy Crewson) Monday, Dec. 22nd at 2:00 PM................ White Christmas (1954) A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general. (Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney) Monday, Dec. 29th at 2:00 PM.......An Affair to Remember (1957) A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building–but will it happen? (Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr and Richard Denning)

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2:00 pm Location: Activity Center, Westover Tuesday There are over 100 dolls in the collection at Butler County Historical Society and each has a story to tell. Learn some secrets on how to tell the age of china head dolls, and find out about the best known doll companies of the 1800 and 1900s.

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Christmas Day Carry-In

12:00 pm Location: Haith Dining Room, Berkeley Square Join us for the annual Christmas Day Carry-In. Thursday Make your reservation and let us know what dish you are bringing. Resident Services will provide the ham for the meal. Share this great meal and a wonderful afternoon with friends. Hazel Matthews is your host; feel free to call her at 887-2422 with any questions. RSVP to Samantha 785-2027 with your dish

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Ongoing Events Berkeley Square

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Monthly Gatherings Bereavement Group - Tuesday, December 9th & 23rd at 11:00 am in Young Conference Room MS Society - Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 pm in Haith Dining Room Alzheimer’s Support Group - Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00 in the Butterfield Card Room Bible Study with Pat - Every Monday at 3:30 pm in McClellan Wing Common Area Chapel Service - Every Wednesday at 3:10 pm in Chapel Catholic Communion - Every Friday 1:30 pm in Chapel Trinity Episcopal - Tuesday, December 2nd at 11:00 am in Chapel Prayer Chain - Thursday, December 11th at 1:15 in Butterfield Card Room Social Events Grocery - Every Thursday at 9:15 am Social Bridge - Monday, December 8th & 22nd at 6:30 pm in Haith Dining Room Veterans Group - Tuesday, December 9th at 1:30 pm in Theobald Hall Book Club - Monday, December 15th at 1:30 pm in Library. This month’s book: “The Longest Ride” by Nicholas Sparks Coffee with Rica - Wednesday, December 10th at 10:00 am in Haith Dining Room Games & Crafts Euchre - Wednesday, December 10th & 17th at 2:00 pm in Butterfield Card Room Flower Arranging - Friday, December 12th at 10:00 am in Haith Dining Room Team Trivial Pursuit - Saturday, December 13th at 1:00 pm in Haith Dining Room Dominoes - Saturday, December 20th at 1:00 pm in Haith Dining Room Bingo - Monday, December 15th at 7:00 pm in Theobald Hall

Bingo - Every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Assisted Living/Health Care Activity Room Ice Cream Social - Every Tuesday at 2:00 pm in the Assisted Living/Health Care Activity Room Painting Class - Friday, December 12th & 26th at 10:00 am in the McClellan wing Happy Hour - Every Friday at 2:00 pm in the Assisted Living/ Health Care Activity Room

Westover Monthly Gatherings Bible Study - Every Wednesday at 10:00 am in Jamestown Room Church Services - Every Thursdays & Sundays at 2:00 pm in Activity Center Social Events Grocery Shopping - Every Tuesday at 9:30 am Lorri’s Exercise Class - Every Monday & Wednesday at 11:00 am, Friday at 10:15 am in Activity Center Arthritis Land Class - Every Monday & Wednesday at 10:30 am in the Activity Center Chair Volleyball - Every Thursday at 1:00 pm in Cullen Hall Knitting Club - Every Sunday at 3:00 pm in Cleaver Game Room Evening Movies - Every Saturday & Sunday at 7:00 pm in Jamestown Room Book Club - Monday, December 8th 3:00 pm in the Cleaver Game Room. This month’s book, “The First Phone Call From Heaven” by Mitch Albom. Games & Crafts Wii Bowling - Every Thursday at 3:00 pm in Activity Center Downton Abbey - Every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in Activity Center Painting Class Friday, December 5th & 19th at 10:30 am in the Jamestown Room

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Colonial Trips and Travel RSVP to Nancy Fetters (513) 867-4018 [email protected]

Walk Club: Jungle Jims Monday, December 1st Pick up: BSQ 9:45 am/WRC 10:00 am Resident Cost $2 • Non-Resident $8 Jungle Jim’s International Market is more than a grocery store, it’s a destination! With more than 200,000 square feet of shopping space in each of our stores, there are over 150,000 products from which to choose.

RSVP by November 28

Bartels Farm- Cotton Run Road, Seven Mile, Ohio Thursday, December 4 Pick up: BSQ 10:30 am/WRC 10:45 am Resident Cost $2 • Non-Resident $8

Enjoy a morning in the country at Bartels Farm. In the gift shop they have unique holiday gifts, Christmas wreaths and evergreen accents! Owners Steve and Judy Bartels will serve us a complimentary lunch!

RSVP by December 2

Dinner Out: Montgomery Inn Wednesday, December 10 Pick up: BSQ 4:15 pm/WRC 4:30 pm Resident Cost $2 • Non-Resident $12

Enjoy an evening out at the famous Montgomery Inn; well known for their delicious BBQ Ribs. We will also drive to Fountain Square to see the Christmas Lights!

RSVP by December 3

A night in Bethlehem at Crestview Presbyterian Church in West Chester Saturday, December 13 Pick up: BSQ 4:45 pm/WRC 5:00 pm Resident Cost $2 • Non-Resident $8

Become an interactive part of ancient Bethlehem as you walk through the city, create projects in marketplace shops, and sample simple foods. Taste, touch and experience the night of our Lord’s birth as never before. We will stop for dessert and coffee on our way home.

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Walk Club: IKEA Cincinnati Pops Holiday Concert

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Sunday, December 14 One Pick up at BSQ 12:30 pm Cost $50

Walk away those extra holiday pounds in the warmth of IKEA!

We will travel in a comfortable charter bus to Music Hall. Join “Mr. Christmas” himself, John Morris Russell, for Cincinnati’s can’t-miss holiday family tradition! Tony-winning Broadway phenomenon Brian Stokes Mitchell joins the Pops to warm your heart with traditional and contemporary holiday favorites- along with spectacular singers and dancers. Dinner at Coach House Tavern and Grille available after the show.

RSVP by November 24

Christmas Lights: Fort St. Clair in Eaton, Ohio

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Friday, December 17 Pick up: BSQ 5:00 pm/WRC 5:15 pm Resident Cost $2 • Non-Resident $10 Join us for an evening of looking at Christmas lights in Eaton. We will have a great time celebrating the holiday season while looking at beautiful lighting displays.

RSVP by December 12

Last Minute Shopping at The Pleasantree and Servatii’s in Fairfield Friday, December 19 Pick up: BSQ 10:30 am/WRC 10:45 am Resident Cost $2 • Non-Resident $8 Pleasantree is a flourishing neighborhood gift shop with a unique mix of fashion, jewelry, handbags, candles, seasonal, home décor and more. We will have lunch at Servatii’s next door.

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Monday, January 5 Pick up: BSQ 10:00 am/WRC 10:15 am Resident Cost $2 • Non-Resident $10 RSVP by January 2

Cincinnati Pops: American Originals Sunday, January 25 Pick up: BSQ 12:15/WRC 12:30 Resident Cost $32 • Non-Resident $42 Be part of the next chart-topping recording from JMR and the Pops as they collaborate with an all-star cast of Americana artists in a modern take on our nation’s first great songwriter, Stephen Foster. From “Beautiful dreamer” to “My Old Kentucky Home”, you’ll experience the “ Original American Songbook” LIVE from Music Hall.

RSVP by January 9

Broadway Cincinnati at The Aronoff: Anything Goes Saturday, February 21 Pick up BSQ 12:15/WRC 12:30 Resident Cost $52 • Non-Resident $62 ALL ABOARD for this saucy and splendid production of Roundabout Theatre Company’s ANYTHING GOES, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and Choreography and starring critically-acclaimed actress Rachel York! Peppering this Cole Porter first-class comedy are some of musical theater’s most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of course, “Anything Goes.”

RSVP by February 2

Snow Bird Get-Away February 5th-12th

Featuring Lido Beach and Sarasota, Florida

Please call Nancy if interested.

elements Highlights for December

Contact Information Michelle Buker, Director of Wellness [email protected] Drew Walter, Elements Manager [email protected]

THE BEVER Westover: 820-5047

THE SQUARE Berkeley Square: 896-8087

Grocery Bingo

Health Screening

Wednesday, December 3rd 2:00 pm Location: Cullen Hall, The Bever, Westover We put a spin on Bingo! If you win, you get to pick from a selection of grocery items provided.

Thursday, December 18th 8:00-10:00 am Location: Elements at The Square Consultation Room Join us each month for our free screenings. We will test your blood pressure, and blood glucose. For best results, fasting in the morning is recommended. Breakfast will be provided.

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Jeopardy Every Tuesday 1:00 pm Location: Cullen Hall, The Bever, Westover We will be hosting interactive Jeopardy games that we have designed through a power point program and will be shown on the large 80” TV in there. Participation will be team based, and is not limited to any number of people. Open to residents and wellness members. Cost: Free

Chair Volleyball Location: Elements at The Square & The Bever Join us at The Square on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm and The Bever on Fridays at 11:00 am. Open to residents and wellness members.

Elements Holiday Pot Luck and Secret Santa Exchange Wednesday, December 10th Lunch: 11:30 am Performance: 1:00 pm Cullen Hall, The Bever, Westover Get in the holiday spirit as you enjoy a delicious pot luck luncheon with fellow Elements members! Specialist Jonathon Frost and students from Colonial Schools will be singing Christmas carols for the crowd, and we will be hosting a Secret Santa exchange during the event ($10 gift maximum). RSVP at either Elements location to let us know what covered dish you’re bringing and to sign up for the Secret Santa exchange. Elements staff will provide the drinks and hot chicken salad! RSVP by November 26th

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COACH HOUSE CORNER ST. NICHOLAS’ PRIME RIB NIGHT Saturday, December 6th • $22 per person Salad: House or Caesar Entrée: Carved Prime Rib with Au jus Or Large House or Caesar Salad with Shrimp or Chicken Starch: Baked Potato Vegetable: Vegetable Medley Dessert: Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae

LADIES HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Friday, December 19th • 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Come enjoy a holiday lunch to the beautiful sound of the Celtic Harp with Lindsey Duncan. Games, prizes and a special menu.

Saturday, December 20th • 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Adults $14 • Kids $5 Our monthly brunch buffet with a great selection of foods for all the family including a great buffet for kids. We will have Santa here to visit and take pictures with everyone.

PLANTATION DINNERS Join us Thursday nights in the Coach House for a wonderful meal together. Please reserve your spot for this meal in advance. $15 per person all inclusive (includes tax and gratuity).  House Salad  Chicken a la King  Mashed Potatoes  Dessert

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Friday, December 26th 6:00 pm Course 1 Mini Crab Cakes with Thai Chili Butter sauce and Avocado Mango Relish or Smoked Gouda Croquettes with Bacon Jam Course 2 Spinach Walnut Salad or House Salad or Soup of the Day Main Course Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Veg du Jour Seared Sea Scallops with Crispy Bacon and Wilted Spinach or Braised Lamb Shank with Sauce Chausser or Coach House Meatloaf $24 tax & tip included

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December 18th  Chopped Salad  Citrus Cod  Rice  Broccoli  Dessert

 Caesar Salad  BBQ Beef Brisket  Saratoga Chips  Carrots  Dessert

SPECIAL MUSIC IN DECEMBER Ring in the New Year with John Bercaw at our New Year’s Eve Event. John Bercaw will be playing the piano Friday nights in December from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. December 5th, 12th and 19th. Make sure to call for reservations to get a seat for this wonderful music.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE COACH HOUSE Wednesday, December 31st • $50 per person

Course 1: Honeyed Ricotta and Walnut Crostini Course 2: Roasted Beet Salad or House Salad or Chopped Salad Course 3: Ham & Black Eyed Pea Surf and Turf Entrees: All entrees served with Caramelized onion and Prosciutto Twice Baked Potatoes and Braised Swiss Chard

Filet Mignon with Lobster Tail and Drawn Butter or Filet Mignon with Risotto Crusted Sea Bass with Maître d’ Butter or Chateaubriand for Two Choice of Béarnaise or Port Demi-Glace for steak

Dessert Course: White Chocolate Crème Brulee or Coach House Bread Pudding or Red Velvet Cake

DINNER AND A MOVIE Wednesday, December 17th – “Elf” After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. (Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan and Bob Newhart)

Saturday, December 20th – “Miracle on 34th Street” A little girl discovers dreams do come true if you really believe. Six-year-old Susan has doubts about childhood’s most enduring miracle- Santa Claus. (Starring: Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, and Dylan McDermott)

Show times are 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm in Phillips Presentation Room at Berkeley Square.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Closed Monday • Tuesday-Thursday 11 AM-9 pm • Friday-Saturday 11 AM-10 PM • Sunday 10 AM-2:30 PM

To make reservations for events and dinners, please call 856-7899. The Coach House will be closed December 24th & 25th.