First of all – THIS IS NOT an official Beatitudes Web Page. It’s a page registered and maintained by Robert Andrews, one of the residents living in Plaza South. Please direct any questions to him at 602-544-5053 or x1-5053. All phone numbers from here on will be given in full. You can always just dial 1 and then the last four numbers from your Beatitudes phone.
That being said . . .
You’ve made the right choice. We know moving is hard, but here is some information to make your first few weeks successful. PRINT OUT THIS GUIDE, and put it on your refrigerator just for the first month. It will help you with all of the essentials. This is not everything, but it will keep you busy until you are ready for more.
The Essentials
This campus is very much “Help Yourself.” Some people like to sequester themselves and don’t want to be bothered. Others are just shy. At Beatitudes, it is completely OK if you want to stay in your apartment. The problem with that is that if you don’t reach out, people will leave you alone because that is what they think you want. If you see anything below, please feel free to just show up and attend.
Keeping Abreast of What’s Happening
Watch Michelle and David on Channel 1-2 every Tuesday at 2 pm for updates about everything. This video replays on Wednesday through Saturday, also at 2 pm.
You can also use Touchtown or the printed monthly Calendar or the Roadrunner to see what events are happening on any given day. The “Ambassadors” offer a Help Desk in the Bistro every Thursday at 2 pm. Bring down your laptop or mobile device.
Making a Phone Call:
• From your campus phone, to make an outside call: Press 7, then 1, then dial the number.
• On Campus, to call other residents, all you need to dial is 1 and their extension number.
Town Plaza
Town Plaza is the name of the complex where the Bistro Restaurant, our 24 hour Library, the Plaza Club, Starbucks Coffee Shop, the Gym and the bus stop are all located. Town Plaza is a “HUB” for the Campus. If you are too tired to leave your apartment, we will be glad to deliver your meal to you.
– – – Bistro at 602-336-2908 (x1-2908)
– – – Buckwald’s at 602-995-6130 (x1-6130).
Free Campus Transportation
Around the Block will take you anywhere you would like to go on campus. Just dial 602-544-5007 (x1-5007) for a ride. For off-campus medical trips and legal trips, call 602-995-6135 (x1-6135) Nearby trips are free. There is a small charge for medical trips outside of our neighborhood.
The Roadrunner is the weekly activities guide. It will tell you everything happening on campus for the upcoming week. It comes out every Saturday morning with the Crave.
The Crave contains menus and hours of operation for all restaurants.
The Campus Bus will take you to Safeway, Frys and Costco, as well as group dine-outs. Look in the Roadrunner Calendar for times and information. This is free service for our residents. Reservations are required.
Community Wednesday is every week at 2:00 pm. Leave this day and time open. Check Roadrunner for event description and location of the event.
Touchtown
You will hear the name Touchtown a lot here. Not Touch Down, but rather Touch Town. This will be very helpful in starting your life here. It is absolutely NOT required, it will just make things easier.
Touchtown is an information portal for mobile phones. Ray Gonzales (Marketing) will help you install it on your electronic device. The Touchtown Hotline will give you the names of people to contact for your particular telephone or device. An “Ambassador” will help you learn this system.
Ray (or an Ambassador) can help you input profile information. This will help you locate people with similar interests.
Week at a Glance
Every Day
• (Sunday excluded) Indoor walking in the Life Center 7 am until 10 am
• The Library is open 7 am to 7 pm 7 days a week.
• The Bistro Restaurant is open also from 7 to 7, 7 days a week.
• Buckwalds is open for lunch and dinner – Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.
• Call 602-705-9688 (x1-5053) for LifeLong Learners class information. This is an opportunity to keep your mind active.
• Water aerobic pool exercises @ 9 am (every day except Sunday)
• Rec Center chair and other exercises @ 1 pm on most days
• 1 pm Mike Smallwood hosts exercise classes: Most weekdays
Monday
• 1:30 – Poker in Plaza Club
• 2 pm – Basketball Bounce Call 1 5461
• 4 pm – Keyboard Jam – All keyboard players invited (CPW2)
Tuesday
• 11 am – There are frequent dine-outs. Check Roadrunner for details.
• 11 AM – Channel 1-2 :: The Touchtown Ambassadors give you technical information that will help with your survival here.
• 2 pm – Channel 1-2 :: Michelle Just (CEO) and David Ragan (VP) hold a TV update of the State of the Campus
• 4 pm – “On the Rocks” (The Beatitudes House Band) in the Bar
Wednesday
• 8 am – Fry’s Grocery trip at 8 am. – Call 1 2905
• 10:45 am – Safeway grocery bus trip – Call 1 2905
• 2 pm – Keep your schedule opened for every Wednesday.
• Community Wednesdays begin at 2 pm
- 1ST – Town Hall will be a monthly State of the Campus by the Admin Team. This will be broadcast live on Channel 1-3 and Live at Life Center.
- 2ND – The Resident’s Council is made up of two people from every building. This will be broadcast live on Channel 1-3 and Live at Life Center.
- 3RD – Join us for Sundaes with Dave in the Bistro. All questions OK.
- 4TH – We meet all of the new residents here on Beatitudes Campus
- 5TH – This only happens a few times every year. When it does, be on the lookout for a special Community Event.
• 4 pm – Bingo Players gather in the Bar
• 4 pm – Channel 1-2 :: There is a musical program that shows a Revue of the activity here on Campus.
Thursday
• 9 am – Beatitudes Studio allows Residents to help direct the future of Beatitudes
• 4 pm – “On the Rocks” (The Beatitudes House Band) in the Bar
Friday
• 1 pm – Jewish Services in Boardroom – 2nd Friday only
• 7 pm – Roadrunner Newsletter is delivered. This gives you LOTS of information about what is happening on campus, as well as the menu for the following week.
• 4 pm – “On the Rocks” (The Beatitudes House Band) in the Bar
Saturday
• 8:30 am – On the fourth Saturday, there is a Regional Breakfast. You can learn about different geographical regions of the world, frequently with a presentation.
• 4 pm – Join us in the Bistro for a Musical Guest from the outside
Sunday
• There are multiple denominations covered here on campus ranging from Jewish, to Catholic, to Fundamentalist, to UCC and UU, to atheist. Basically we don’t tell you believe, but give you an offer to stretch your wings… as it were.
• At 3 pm, on Channel 1-3 there is a simple Worship Service led by the Chaplains that you can watch from the comfort of your own home.
In Conclusion
Anyway, welcome to life here at Beatitudes. Happiness is a choice. You will be happy here if you allow yourself the opportunity. I am your personal helper through these first few days. Please call me at 602-544-5053 (x1-5053) with any questions.
See you around the campus!!!
A few other comments:
1. It’s OK to talk to strangers as you walk around.
2. It’s OK to join the groups around campus.
3. It’s OK to allow yourself to be part of your new family.
4. It’s OK to ask someone if you can join them in a dining room.
5. It’s OK to start eating when your food arrives, even if others have not yet received theirs.
6. If you have an idea, talk with Community Engagement about making it a reality.
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