Formerly BOEING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Gold Card https://blnretirees.org Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Start your holidays with a day trip to the Christmas Lighting Festival in beautiful Leavenworth. Take our motor coach excursion through scenic mountains to the Bavarian style village, where you will have time to shop at unique stores and galleries, and enjoy delicious German food and a warm beverage. At dusk, experience the annual Christmas Lighting Festival with music, lights, St. Nicholas, and other festivities before reboarding the motor coach for your return ride. Note: No tickets will be issued. Attendees will check in at motor coach locations by name. Please provide all attendees names upon sign-up. Date: Saturday, December 16 Time: Location: 8:15 a.m. I-5/SR-512 Park & Ride, 10617 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma 8:45 a.m. North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N., Seattle (southeast corner of campus, off North 92nd Street) 9:15 a.m. Red Lion Hotel, 11211 Main St., Bellevue Cost: $77 (adults 12 and over); $55 (children 11 and under) Deadline: Friday, November 10 Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Yolanda Young, MC 5A-CC, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail Washington State Fairgrounds A Victorian Country Christmas Join us for the 30th annual A Victorian Country Christmas to kick off the holiday season. Stroll through a Victorian village with over 500 shops. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Enjoy gourmet food and taste specialty wine and holiday beverages. Professional stage shows, including the Majestic Singing Nativity, create a complete festival event perfect for all ages. Date: Wednesday, November 29, through Sunday, December 3 Time: 10 a.m. Cost: $7.50 ($12 value); free (children 5 and under) Deadline: Friday, November 24 Location: Washington State Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup Event Coordinator: Robert Reichle, 425-385-8251, robert_r_r52@yahoo.com stamped business envelope to Robert Reichle, 11014 19th Ave SE, Ste. 8, PMB 154, Everett, WA 98208. Please include your e-mail Paramount Theatre Postmodern Jukebox This multitalented collective has interpreted hits by everyone from Lady Gaga and Lorde to Radiohead and Maroon 5, while racking up nearly 750 million YouTube views. Packed houses around the world have cheered their 50s doowop version of Miley Cyrus We Can t Stop and the song that put them on the map a vintage interpretation of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Thrift Shop. Now it s Seattle s turn to cheer. Note: Tickets must be purchased in even numbers. Tickets will be mailed directly to your e-mail address. No hard-copy tickets will be mailed. Date: Friday, December 15 Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $52.50 (main floor, rows N P; $66 value) Deadline: Wednesday, November 15 Location: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Shannon Russell, 22401 NE 25th Way, Sammamish, WA 98074. Please include your e-mail McCaw Hall PNB s The Nutcracker Featuring choreography by the great George Balanchine, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky s timeless score, amazing sets and costumes by worldfamous children s author and illustrator Ian Falconer (Olivia), and more than 150 roles, Pacific Northwest Ballet s The Nutcracker is the must-attend event of the holidays. Delight in the experience of a lifetime, from McCaw Hall s grand staircase to final curtain. Date: Time: Cost: Deadline: Sat., Nov. 25 2:00 p.m. Golden Circle: $108 Sun., Nov. 12 Orchestra: $87 Sat., Dec. 2 7:30 p.m. Golden Circle: $102 Fri., Nov. 17 Orchestra: $82 Sat., Dec. 9 2:00 p.m. Golden Circle: $115 Fri., Nov. 24 Orchestra: $94 Sun., Dec. 17 12:30 p.m. Golden Circle: $115 Fri., Dec. 1 Orchestra: $94 Location: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle
Performing Arts Paramount Theatre Cirque Dreams Holidaze This critically acclaimed holiday stage extravaganza is a Cirque spectacle, Broadway musical, and family show all in one. Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the season with its 10th anniversary national tour. Audiences around the country celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, awed by the astonishing acts and eye-popping costumes of this multimillion-dollar live stage production. It s the perfect holiday gift everyone will enjoy. Date: Saturday, December 23 Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $63.50 Deadline: Thursday, November 16 Location: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle stamped business envelope to Tracy Oden, MC 9U4-08, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail Paramount Theatre The Book of Mormon Join a pair of mismatched missionaries on their outrageous misadventures when they re sent halfway across the world to spread the good word. With standing-room-only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon which The New York Times called the best musical of the century has truly become an international sensation. Date: Time: Cost: Wed., January 10 7:30 p.m. $99 (main floor, rows F O) Sat., January 13 8:00 p.m. $109 (main floor, rows F S) Sun., January 14 6:30 p.m. $99 (main floor, rows N R) Deadline: Friday, December 8 Location: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle 5th Avenue Theatre Holiday Inn I nspired by the Oscarwinning film, the hit musical Holiday Inn makes its West Coast premiere at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Lauded as heartfelt musical eggnog by the New York Observer, Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves show business to settle down on a Connecticut farm only to find the simple life is not that simple. With lavish sets and costumes, spectacular choreography, and Irving Berlin s wonderful music and lyrics, the show is sure to put your whole family in the best of holiday spirits. Date: Wednesday, December 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $101 (P1, $145 value); $82.00 (P2, $119 value) Deadline: Friday, November 17 Location: 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle 5th Avenue Theatre Mamma Mia! (free parking) See the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA in a brand-new 5th Avenue production. On the Greek island of Kalokairi, Sophie is preparing to marry her fiancé, Sky. She wants her father to walk her down the aisle but doesn t know who he is. She discovers her mother s old diary and finds entries describing intimate dates with three men. Surely one of these men is her father. Note: Your ticket includes a voucher for free parking. Tickets must be purchased in even numbers. Date: Tuesday, February 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $105.75 ($145.75 value) Deadline: Wednesday, January 31 Location: 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle 2
Performing Arts Driftwood Players Disney s Beauty and the Beast It s family theater at its very best, as the household of a prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress races to help him learn to love and be loved before they re doomed for all eternity. Based on the 1991 smash Disney film and filled with unforgettable songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice Beauty and the Beast became Broadway s eighth longest-running production in history. Note: Tickets will be available for pick up at will call the evening of the performance. No tickets will be mailed. Date: Friday, December 1 Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $22 (21 percent off general admission) Deadline: Friday, November 17 Location: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds Event Coordinator: Leigh Ford, 425-750-2781, leigh.a.ford@boeing.com Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Leigh Ford, 8123 137th Ave. SE, Snohomish, WA 98290. Please include your e-mail Driftwood Players To Kill a Mockingbird Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town, is about to experience dramatic events that will affect the rest of her life when her father, a lawyer, defends a black man wrongfully accused of a grave crime. The play, based on Harper Lee s touching classic novel, illustrates the social issues of its time which are still relevant to our society today. Note: Tickets will be available for pick up at will call the evening of the performance. No tickets will be mailed. Date: Friday, February 16 Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $22 (21 percent off general admission) Deadline: Friday, February 2 Location: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds Event Coordinator: Leigh Ford, 425-750-2781, leigh.a.ford@boeing.com Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Leigh Ford, 8123 137th Ave. SE, Snohomish, WA 98290. Please include your e-mail Dimitriou s Jazz Alley Average White Band The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou s Jazz Alley welcomes back funk and soul masters the Average White Band, including members Fred Vigdor (sax), Cliff Lyons (alto sax), Alan Gorrie (bass), Onnie McIntyre (guitar), Brent Carter (vocals), Rob Aries (bass and keys), and Rocky Bryant (drums). For the better part of the last 40 years, the Average White Band has performed sold-out shows around the world, confirming the timeless appeal of their infectious flair. Though best known for their instrumental megahit Pick Up the Pieces, the band s strength lies in consistently accomplished songwriting, stretching across several gold-selling albums and multiple Grammy nominations. Note: Only two-person tables are available. Reservations are sent to Jazz Alley under the member s name. No tickets will be mailed. Date: Friday, December 15 Time: 9:30 p.m. Cost: $36.50 Deadline: Monday, November 13 Location: Dimitriou s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Tracy Oden, MC 9U4-08, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail Pantages Theater An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin Lily Tomlin has been one of America s top comedians since rising to fame on Laugh-In, creating timeless characters from Ernestine to Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. Here s your opportunity to experience this legendary award winner and Kennedy Center honoree in person. Date: Saturday, December 16 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $69.25 (rows CC FF) Deadline: Monday, November 13 Location: Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma 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 3
Performing Arts Moore Theatre G3 2018 Fellow six-string legends John Petrucci (Dream Theater) and Phil Collen (Def Leppard) will join guitar superstar Joe Satriani in the 2018 incarnation of his massively popular G3 tour. G3 tours are always very exciting, challenging, and a lot of fun for me, said Satriani. I love any chance I get to stand on stage and play for my fans, but I especially love the crazy jolt I get when I can perform alongside other guitarists I admire. It ups my game, it ups their game, and I know our audiences always get a real kick out of the whole experience. Note: Tickets will be mailed directly to your e-mail address. No hard-copy tickets will be mailed. Date: Thursday, January 11 Time: 7:00 p.m. Cost: $77 (main floor, rows R V; $96 value) Deadline: Sunday, December 10 Location: Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Shannon Russell, 22401 NE 25th Way, Sammamish, WA 98074. Please include your e-mail Erickson Theatre Ghost Quartet A camera breaks and four friends drink in an interwoven tale spanning seven centuries, with a murderous sister, a treehouse astronomer, a bear, a subway, and the ghost of Thelonious Monk. Ghost Quartet is a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey, written by Dave Malloy, an award-winning composer, writer, and performer whose many works include the Broadway production, Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. Date: Saturday, January 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $38.25 Deadline: Monday, December 18 Location: Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave., Seattle stamped business envelope to Tracy Oden, MC 9U4-08, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail Moore Theatre Mark Morris Dance Group: Pepperland Choreographer Mark Morris created Pepperland as a unique tribute to the 50th anniversary of The Beatles Sgt. Pepper s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The evening-length work features an original score by composer Ethan Iverson, interspersing arrangements of iconic Beatles songs with six original pieces. A musical ensemble of voice, theremin, soprano sax, trombone, keyboards, and percussion teases out and elaborates on the album s non-rock n roll influences. Date: Saturday, February 17 Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $55.63 (main floor, rows E F) Deadline: Saturday, January 20 Location: Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle stamped business envelope to Tracy Oden, MC 9U4-08, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail Social and Family Sur La Table Apple Harvest Cooking Apples not just for cider anymore! Celebrate everyone s favorite autumn fruit during this hands-on class and incredible sweet and savory feast. Our instructor will cover techniques for everything from perfectly seared chicken to a fabulous fall-inspired salad. Enjoy working alongside classmates, honing knife skills, and learning to create an incredible chutney from scratch. Plus, make deliciously simple homemade caramel for the best apple tart you ve ever tasted. Note: Class participants must be age 18 and older. Attendees must check in by name. No tickets will be issued. Date: Saturday, December 9 Time: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $105.00 (private cooking class and dinner) Deadline: Friday, November 10 Location: Sur La Table, 90 Central Way, Kirkland Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Yolanda Young, MC 5A-CC, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail 4
Sports Xfinity Arena Everett Silvertips Hockey Join us for some exciting Western Hockey League play during the Everett Silvertips 15th season against a fierce competition. Come watch as current NHL draft picks Carter Hart and Noah Juulsen suit up for the Tips on their quest for the US Division title. BLN has reserved excellent seats for family and friends. Note: Tickets will be held at will call on the day of the game. Only the purchasing member can pick up the tickets. Opponent Date Deadline Vancouver Giants Sat., November 25 Mon., November 20 Prince George Cougars Sat., December 16 Mon. December 11 Brandon Wheat Kings Sat., January 20 Mon., January 15 Time: 7:05 p.m. Cost: $16 ($26.50 value) Location: Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett Event Coordinator: Seth Gadberry, 206-304-6669, seth.gadberry@boeing.com Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN to Seth Gadberry, MC 0P-60, c/o The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124. Please include your e-mail Moda Center Portland Trail Blazers Cheer on the Portland Trail Blazers, the Northwest s only remaining NBA team, in style and comfort on the club level featuring lounges with plasma screen TVs, a full bar, and various meal options or seats nearer the court for a closer view. Note: Food and drink are not included in the ticket price. San Antonio Spurs Date: Sunday, January 7 Time: 6:00 p.m. Cost: $119 (section 121); $100 (club level, section 203) Deadline: Tuesday, November 28 Utah Jazz Date: Sunday, February 11 Time: 6:00 p.m. Cost: $105 (section 121), $90 (club level, section 203) Deadline: Tuesday, January 2 Location: Moda Center, Rose Quarter Arena, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland Instructions: Send a check payable to BLN and a selfaddressed, 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 Tacoma Rescue Mission Dinner Service Help clean, prepare, and serve dinner. at the nonprofit Rescue Mission, which works with people at all stages of addiction, homelessness, or other life challenges. Note: Volunteers must wear jeans and closed-toe shoes. Date: Thursday, November 30 Time: 4:00 p.m. Deadline: Friday, November 24 Location: Tacoma Rescue Mission, 425 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma Event Coordinator: Rodney Call, 253-951-2141, rodney.v.call@boeing.com Instructions: Contact the event coordinator to participate.v Financial Seminars Generational Wealth Avoiding the Three Reasons Families Fail to Transfer Generational Wealth In 1776, Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith penned one of the most influential books on economics and wealth, The Wealth of Nations, in which he laments the failure of families to successfully preserve generational wealth. In this seminar, Michael Miller, of Capital Planning, will explore root causes for the systemic failure that threatens generational wealth. You will be provided with a framework to customize for your own family, as well as valuable tips on generational wealth preservation. Note: El Gaucho offers validated garage parking. Capital Planning, LLC, is an SEC-registered investment adviser. The seminar content is not sponsored or endorsed by The Boeing Company and is intended for educational purposes. Date: Wednesday, December 6 Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $10 (includes lunch) Location: El Gaucho, 450 108th Ave NE, Bellevue Event Coordinator: Pete Bailey, 206-232-9451, peterb00001@onebox.com Instructions: Mail the completed BLN-R coupon indicating preferred seminar date and a check payable to BLN to Pete Bailey, 4708 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Please include your e-mail BLN-R 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 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 Dennis Honey 206-794-9129 Programs & Activities Robert Reichle 206-853-6270 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 Robyn Garrison 253-249-6088 Education & Finance Pete Bailey 206-232-9451 Social & Family Marty Weisman 206-304-4087 Travel & Tours Denise Adair 206-550-7577 Mentoring Quentin Sisco 253-631-4501 BLN Office Manager Shannon Russell 206-852-1666 Gold Card Support Jesse Maciel 206-852-1686 Upcoming Events November 30 Tacoma Rescue Mission December 1 Disney s Beauty and the Beast December 6 Generational Wealth Seminar December 9 Apple Harvest Cooking December 15 Average White Band December 15 Postmodern Jukebox December 16 Leavenworth Christmas Lighting December 16 Lily Tomlin December 20 Holiday Inn December 23 Cirque Dreams Holidaze January 11 G3 2018 January 20 Ghost Quartet February 16 To Kill a Mockingbird February 17 Mark Morris: Pepperland February 20 Mamma Mia! The Book of Mormon Everett Silvertips Hockey PNB s The Nutcracker Portland Trail Blazers Basketball Victorian Country Christmas 6