Formerly BOEING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Gold Card https://blnretirees.org Woodland Park Zoo ZooTunes Summer Concerts Ziggy Marley Date: Thursday, June 22 Cost: $41.50 Deadline: Monday, June 19 Aimee Mann, Rhiannon Giddens Date: Tuesday, July 18 Cost: $32 Deadline: Friday, July 14 CAKE Date: Thursday, August 10 Cost: $47 Deadline: Friday, August 4 Blind Pilot, Gregory Alan Isakov Date: Sunday, August 13 Cost: $32 Deadline: Tuesday, August 8 Garrison Keillor s Prairie Home Date: Thursday, August 17 Cost: $44.50 Deadline: Friday, August 11 St. Paul & The Broken Bones Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Date: Sunday, August 20 Cost: $41.50 Deadline: Tuesday, August 15 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Woodland Park Zoo, 601 N. 59th St., Seattle Event Coordinator: Scott Hoagland, 425-280- 8443, scott.hoagland@boeing.com Note: Tickets must be purchased in even numbers. stamped business envelope to Scott Hoagland, MC 0M-201 c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e mail address and phone number.v Moore Theatre Bring It! Live Over 70,000 enthusiastic fans celebrated Bring It! Live during the sold-out 2016 tour. Summer 2017 brings a new tour with hotter-than-ever, neverbefore-seen routines featuring Miss D and fan favorites from the Dancing Dolls. Date: Sunday, August 20 Time: 7:00 p.m. Cost: $50 (rows P-S) Deadline: Thursday, July 20 Location: Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle Emerald Downs 23rd Annual BLN Day at the Races Join us for the 23rd annual BLN Day at Emerald Downs. The Boeing Handicap is a stakes race for fillies and mares 3 years and older. It dates back to the first running at Longacres in 1954, and the legacy continues today. Again this year, a general-admission ticket is $1, which gives you access to the park, the paddock, and the first five levels of the stadium. You also get a race-day program and a coupon to buy a hot dog and drink for only $2. Admission for children 17 and under is free, but you ll need to request the refreshments coupon. No food or drinks may be brought into the facility. Other activities and amenities include Free backstretch tours at 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. The number of participants for each time slot is limited, so you ll need to make a reservation when you order your tickets (limited to 10 seats per group). Free general parking and a shuttle from the main parking lots to the stadium entrance. This year s track-side entertainment will include a food truck festival, located in the Paddock Park, and an equine art show for viewing and purchasing, located at the track level. The Emerald Downs racetrack is a 1-mile oval with views of Mount Rainier in the distance. It opened in 1996, replacing Longacres racetrack, which closed in 1992 after 60 seasons of racing. Many famous jockeys, including several members of the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, have ridden at Emerald Downs. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun with the horses in a beautiful setting. Date: Sunday, July 16 Time: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $1 Deadline: Monday, July 3 Location: Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Dr., Auburn Event Coordinator: Pati Mosier, 253-657-1041, patricia.m.mosier@boeing.com stamped business envelope (two stamps for 10 or more tickets) to Pati Mosier, MC 5A-41, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v
Social and Family & Performing Arts 5th Avenue Theatre Romy and Michele's High School Reunion Two of the quirkiest and most endearing friends in pop culture make their musical theater debut. Romy and Michele are inseparable best friends whose relationship is put to the test when they invent fake careers to impress people at their 10-year high school reunion. This new musical features a creative team including Rock of Ages Director Kristin Hanggi, along with an all-new pop- and rock-inspired score from the composers of Orange Is the New Black. Note: Your ticket includes a voucher for free parking. Children under 4 will not be admitted. Tickets must be purchased in even numbers. Date: Tuesday, June 27 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $78 (P1; $130 value); $75 (P2; $110 value) Deadline: Monday, June 12 Location: 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle Yakima Valley Wine-Tasting Bus Tour Join the Boeing Employees Wine and Beer Makers Club as we visit premiere Yakima Valley wineries. First stop is Portteus Winery, followed by Bonair Winery, with lunch from Miz Dee s BBQ. Next stop is Chandler Reach Vineyards, where we can enjoy the beautiful wine-tasting room and gift shop. Last is Kiona Vineyards before we board the bus for home and our preselected meal. Tasting fees are not included ($10 per winery, waived with purchase). Trip includes coffee upon boarding, lunch, and a boxed meal on the return trip. Contact the coordinator for any meal restrictions. Board at either Lynnwood Transit Center at 7:30 a.m. or Eastgate Park & Ride at 8:00 a.m. Arrive 15 minutes early to ensure we stay on schedule. Estimated return is 8:00 p.m. at Eastgate and 8:30 p.m. at Lynnwood. Date: Saturday, June 24 Time: See above Cost: $70 Deadline: Tuesday, June 20 Location: Lynnwood Transit Center, 20100 48th Ave. W., Lynnwood Eastgate Park & Ride, 14200 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue Event Coordinator: Marty Weisman, 206-304-4087, gerald.m.weisman@boeing.com Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Marty Weisman, MC 43-31, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Washington State Fair Concert and Rodeo Series Come enjoy a day at the fair and catch one of these great shows. Your ticket price for these events includes fair admission. All performances are in September. See the fair website for times. Nickelback, Daughtry: Friday, 1; $102 ($114 value) Lady Antebellum, Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Young: Saturday, 2; $92 ($102 value) Steven Tyler, The Loving Mary Band: Sunday, 3; $92 ($102 value) Rodeo, Granger Smith: Friday, 8; $42 ($50 value) Rodeo, Easton Corbin: Saturday, 9; $42 ($50 value) Rodeo Finals: Sunday, 10; 1:00 p.m.; $42 ($45 value) Melissa Etheridge: Monday, 11; $50 ($62 value) Master of Illusion: Wednesday, 13; $37 ($46 value) The Beach Boys: Thursday, 14; $57 ($67 value) I Love the 90 s: Friday, 15; $77 ($87 value) Hank Williams Jr.: Saturday, 16; $62 ($72 value) Casting Crowns, Matthew West: Monday, 18; $52 ($63 value) Thomas Rhett, Michael Ray: Wednesday, 20; $92 ($104 value) Modest Mouse, Built to Spill: Thursday, 21; $87 ($97 value) Earth, Wind & Fire: Friday, 22; $72 ($84 value) Jason Aldean, Kane Brown: Sunday, 24; $142 ($155 value) Deadline: Friday, June 30, or when tickets sell out Location: Washington State Fair, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup Event Coordinator: Jesse Maciel, 206-852-1686, jesus.f.maciel@boeing.com. stamped business envelope to Jesse Maciel, MC 5X-09, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number. If you wish to purchase tickets to multiple shows, please issue a separate check for each show.v Tacoma Dome André Rieu André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra are coming to the Tacoma Dome for a memorable evening. Rieu s shows are a perfect mix of thrilling, romantic, festive, and emotional melodies combined with surprises, balloons, beautiful soloists, and his great sense of humor. Date: Saturday, October 28 Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $78 (section 18A, rows 11-14; $96.86 value) Deadline: Thursday, August 31 Location: Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St., Tacoma Event Coordinator: Jesse Maciel, 206-852-1686, jesus.f.maciel@boeing.com stamped business envelope to Jesse Maciel, MC 5X-09, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v 2
Performing Arts 5th Avenue Theatre 2017 2018 Season Tickets Season tickets include free parking and all fees, plus free ticket exchange up to 24 hours in advance. Shows include Something Rotten!; Ragtime; Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn; Intermission! The Musical!; Ride the Cyclone; Kiss Me, Kate; and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Note: Tickets must be purchased in even numbers. Date: Tuesdays, September 26, 2017 June 19, 2018 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $707 per season ticket (P1); $570 per season ticket (P2) Deadline: Friday, June 30 Location: 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle stamped business envelope (with two stamps) to Shannon Russell, 2401 NE 25th Way, Sammamish, WA 98074. Please include your e-mail address and phone number. v 5th Avenue Theatre Fun Home The musical Fun Home was the event of the 2015 Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike and winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Broadway production of Fun Home will make its Seattle premiere as part of a national tour. Based on Alison Bechdel s best-selling graphic memoir, Fun Home introduces us to Alison at three different ages as she explores the many mysteries of her childhood. Fun Home is extraordinary, a rare beauty that pumps fresh air into Broadway, according to The New York Times. Note: Your ticket includes a voucher for free parking. Children under 4 will not be admitted. Tickets must be purchased in even numbers. Date: Tuesday, July 25 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $98 (P1; $130 value); $84 (P2; $110 value) Deadline: Saturday, July 1 Location: 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle Village Theatre 2017 2018 Season Tickets As season ticket subscribers, you ll enjoy reserved choice seating, complimentary ticket exchanges between Everett and Issaquah locations, and priority ticket ordering for friends and family. Shows include Into the Woods, Disney s Newsies, The Gin Game, String, and Hairspray. Visit http://villagetheatre.org to see ticket packages, dates, times, and cost. Deadline: Thursday, August 31 (Issaquah) Sunday, October 1 (Everett) Location: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah Instructions: Contact the Village Theatre box office, 425-392- 2202 (Issaquah) or 425-257-8600 (Everett), and identify yourself as a member of the Boeing Leadership Network to qualify for your 10 percent discount. v Paramount Theatre The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The winner of five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Play, is coming to Seattle. Christopher is exceptionally intelligent 15-year-old, but he s ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, leading to an earthshattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever. Hailed by The New York Times as One of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway, this dazzling adaptation of Simon Stephens s play (adapted from Mark Haddon s bestselling novel) is directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott. Date: Wednesday, July 26 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $73 (main floor, rows T-V) Date: Sunday, July 30 Time: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $81.25 (main floor, rows O-Y) Deadline: Friday, June 23 Location: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle 3
Social and Family & Sports Woodland Park Zoo Wine-Tasting Flight Experience the Northwest s finest boutique wines on the zoo s picturesque North Meadow at this after-hours, adults-only zoo fundraiser, which will feature live music and close animal encounters. More than 40 wineries will be represented, and the evening includes 10 tastings, with additional tasting tickets and full bottles available for purchase. VIP guests also receive early entry at 5:00 p.m., plus a souvenir wine glass, complimentary buffet, additional wine tasting tickets, family fun pack of zoo admission tickets (valued up to $67.80), and exclusive animal encounters. As part of Woodland Park Zoo s commitment to sustainability, this is a bring-your-own-glass event. Date: Friday, July 28 Time: 6:00 p.m. Cost: $36 (general admission); $84 (VIP) Deadline: Saturday, June 24 Location: Woodland Park Zoo, West Entrance, 5500 Phinney Ave N., Seattle Event Coordinator: Scott Hoagland, 425-280-8443, scott.hoagland@boeing.com stamped business envelope to Scott Hoagland, MC 0M-201 c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e mail address and phone number.v Everett Memorial Stadium Everett AquaSox Continue this season s fun in the bleachers, cheering on the boys of summer with friends and family. Included in your AquaSox ticket price is a voucher for a hot dog, a bag of chips, and a 20-ounce drink. Notes: Times occasionally change; verify game time at www.aquasox.com. Tickets will be held at will call on the day of the game. Only the purchasing member can pick up the tickets, unless other arrangements are made in advance. Opponent Date Deadline Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Fri., July 7 Thurs., June 22 Boise Hawks Fri., July 21 Thurs., June 29 Spokane Indians Fri., July 28 Thurs., July 6 Tri-City Dust Devils Fri., August 18 Thurs., July 27 Time: 7:05 p.m. Cost: $16 Location: Everett Memorial Stadium, 3900 Broadway, Everett Event Coordinator: Cynthia Wood, 425-446-1491, cynthia.l.wood@boeing.com. Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Cynthia Wood, MC 06-KK, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. CenturyLink Field Seattle Sounders Soccer Since the Sounders inaugural season, they have been a force on the field, winning the MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup, and making the Major League Soccer playoffs almost every year. Help keep the momentum going. Don't miss your chance to experience the fun and intensity that only Sounders soccer can offer. Note: Tickets must be purchase in even numbers (two or four). If you wish to attend more than one match, send a separate check for each match. Tickets will be distributed by e-mail. Orlando City SC Date: Wednesday, June 21 Friendly Eintracht Frankfurt Date: Saturday, July 8 D.C. United Date: Wednesday, July 19 San Jose Earthquakes Date: Sunday, July 23 Time: Varies. See www.soundersfc.com for times. Cost: $38 (sections 310 and 311, rows A and B) Deadline: Two weeks before each match or when tickets sell out Location: CenturyLink Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle Event Coordinator: Jesse Maciel, 206-852-1686, jesus.f.maciel@boeing.com Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Jesse Maciel, MC 5X-09, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Husky Stadium Husky Season Tickets This will be a very exciting season as the Huskies continue their return to prominence. Get your tickets now. Join in the enthusiasm of the fans, and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow BLN Dawgs. Note: Tickets must be purchased in sets of two. Opponent Date Montana Grizzlies Saturday, September 9 Fresno State Bulldogs Saturday, September 16 California Golden Bears Saturday, October 7 UCLA Bruins Saturday, October 28 Oregon Ducks Saturday, November 4 Utah Utes Saturday, November 18 Washington State Cougars Saturday, November 25 Time: TBD Cost: $530 Deadline: Tuesday, August 15 Location: Husky Stadium, University District, Seattle Event Coordinator: Andie White, 425-876-2762, andrea.g.white@boeing.com stamped business envelope to Andie White, MC 0L-AC, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v 4
Social and Family Retirement Community Tour Aegis Living Join Dr. Gey, BLNR Health and Welfare chair, for a visit to the new Aegis Living location adjoining Rodgers Park in Seattle s Queen Anne neighborhood. This new Victorian-style home features studios as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments. It has licensed nurses on site daily, in-house primary care services, transportation, massage therapy, assisted living, memory care, and podiatry services. Emergency call is available 24/7. There is a barbershop, beauty salon, and pet care for those with animals. Our visit includes lunch, a presentation, and tour. Washington Aegis has 13 other communities and several more slated to open. Information on these communities can be obtained at the meeting. Date: Wednesday, September 13 Time: 11:00 a.m. Cost: Free Deadline: One week before the event Location: Aegis of Queen Anne at Rodgers Park, 2900 Third Ave. W., Seattle Event Coordinator: Dr. George Gey, 206-463-9266, ggeymd@yahoo.com Instructions: Complete the event coupon and mail it to Dr. George Gey, 20114 77th Pl. SW, Vashon, WA 98070.v MoltenWorks Sip n Fuse Create without boundaries. In this two-hour class you will choose from two coasters: a 6-inch round and a 6-inch square, or a 9-inch round and a 9-inch square. Then it s time to start your creative journey while enjoying a wine tasting from a local winery. A Sip n' Fuse class is a great way to get a taste for what fused glass is all about. When you first arrive, you will spend about 15 minutes learning the process while being guided throughout. Once complete, your art piece will spend about 16 hours in the kiln and will be ready for pickup in a week. Note: Attendees must be 21 years of age. Date: Saturday, August 19 Time: 2:00 p.m. Cost: $70 Deadline: Monday, July 17 Location: MoltenWorks, 12810 NE 178th St., #103, Woodinville Event Coordinator: Yolanda Young, 253-657-2928, yolanda.a.young@boeing.com stamped business envelope to Yolanda Young, MC 5A-CC, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail address and phone number.v Community Outreach Kent Warehouse Northwest Harvest Join fellow BLN members as we sort and pack food to help feed the needy in our community. Children in third grade or above are welcome to participate with their parent or legal guardian. Date: Saturdays, June 17, July 15, July 22, and August 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. Cost: Free Deadline: One week before the event date Location: Northwest Harvest Kent Warehouse, 22220 W. Valley Hwy., Kent Event Coordinator: Kristi Cornejo, 425-306-4795, kristi.l.cornejo@boeing.com Instructions: Contact the event coordinator to participate.v Health and Welfare Whole Foods Market Tour and Tasting Join us for a tasting and store tour. We ll have tastings in a number of departments, and a goody bag is included. Bring the family everyone is welcome. Date: Saturday, July 1 Time: 9:00 a.m. Cost: Free Deadline: Thursday, June 22 Location: Whole Foods Market, 2800 196th St. SW, Lynnwood Event Coordinator: Cathy LaBerta, 425-266-2726, catherine.m.laberta@boeing.com Instructions: Contact the event coordinator if you d like to attend.v Gold Card Event Coupon Mail coupon, and check payable to BLN, to event coordinator. Name Guest Name Address City, State ZIP Phone E-mail Event 5
Boeing Leadership Network (BMA) P.O. Box 3707 MC 5X-09 Seattle, WA 98124-2207 https://blnretirees.org BLN Retirees Newsletter https://blnretirees.org 206-852-1686 BLN Retirees Roster Board BLN-R Liaison Ron VanHoy 253-777-5190 Programs & Activities Dennis Honey 206-794-9129 Treasurer Guy McCarney 253-888-2721 Secretary DeeAngela Thomas 425-789-9853 Membership & Communication Curtis Benner 206-972-0373 Health & Welfare Dr. George Gey 206-463-9266 Webmaster Judy Roe 425-747-7199 Community Outreach Open Education & Finance Pete Bailey 206-232-9451 Social & Family Open Travel & Tours Ann Woodard 253-588-6216 Mentoring Quentin Sisco 253-631-4501 BLN Office Manager Shannon Russell 206-852-1666 Gold Card Support Jesse Maciel 206-852-1686 June 24 June 27 July 1 July 16 July 25 July 26 & 30 July 28 August 19 August 20 September 13 October 28 Upcoming Events Yakima Valley Wine-Tasting Bus Tour Romy and Michele s High School Reunion Whole Foods Market Tour and Tasting BLN Day at Emerald Downs Fun Home The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Woodland Park Zoo Wine-Tasting Flight Sip n Fuse Bring It! Live Aegis Living Tour André Rieu 2017 2018 5th Avenue Theatre Season 2017 2018 Village Theatre Season Everett AquaSox Baseball Husky Football Season Northwest Harvest Seattle Sounders Soccer Washington State Fair Summer Concerts ZooTunes Summer Concert Series 6