Volume 31, No. 4 May 2019
Thanks for the Memories! Susan Gaca, Resident and Artist This month marks my last This is an attempt to capture to UNC-TV. month as editor of the Meadow- the remarkable journey of resident Other paintings with Susan’s lark. I have had a great time keep- Susan Gaca, one of CM’s in-house fingerprints on them include “Rue ing up with the life at Carolina artists. de Paris on a Rainy Day,” hanging Meadows on a daily basis! It has in the Auditorium, done with Mar- been a wonderful experience. garet Zircher, as well as a copy of Thank you to everyone who has Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère contributed to the Meadowlark (actually our pub) with wines these past two years as writers, served here and faces of CM folks proofreaders and distributors. cleverly included. Granddaughter Special thanks to Joanne Cotter Lacey Hall assisted with this paint- who has been both my right and ing. left hands these 24 months! Also, Downton Abbey: Where do we thanks to Judith Pulley who really start!? Susan had long had the idea is the life behind the Meadowlark. for a series of pictures that would She does the hardest job of all by capture the attention of the viewer making the layout work every sin- Susan has been interested in completely. With advice from Carol gle month. art in many forms since childhood and Charlie Lehman, she was en- There is a song in The Sound and got her formal art education at couraged to do a photo array of the of Music that has lyrics that say, Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie long-running Downton Abbey (sort “Somewhere in my youth or child- Mellon) in Pittsburgh. In 1973, she of an Upstairs Downstairs on ster- hood, I must have done something illustrated a book called Three Riv- oids). Susan didn’t know a whole good.” That must be true of me ers Cookbook, which was so well lot of folks at the time but with ad- because Judith Pulley actually vol- received that it is now in the vice and encouragement from unteered to take over the Mead- Southern Living Community Cook- friends, took the first step. A pho- owlark editing, along with Mary Jo book Hall of Fame. The royalties tographer friend agreed to do the Doherty, beginning in June. You from this book have been donated pictures. Costumes? No problem. will now send your articles and to children’s charities. Barbara Hardin contacted Play- questions to them at You have all seen the mural makers and arranged the loan of [email protected]. “All Things Carolina” that deco- all costumes necessary. Your re- Thanks again! rates the entryway near the Wel- porter wasn’t there, but I’ll bet - Pat Mandell come Center. This was a collabora- there wasn’t much arm-twisting tion done with Bill Davis and Mar- necessary to get the local “hams” Contents garet Zircher. A jigsaw puzzle of among us to pose…. By the way, News Page 1 the mural was made and is on sale these classic pictures still hang in Talk Page 3 at the CM Gift Shop, Lighthouse the upper hallway near the Art Stu- Gift Shop, the North Carolina Mu- dio. How appropriate. Arts Page 5 seum of History in Raleigh and the When asked why she does all North Carolina Museum of Art. To this, Susan replied, “I thoroughly Activities Page 10 date 3,000 jigsaw puzzles have enjoy every minute of it!”
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May 2019 Page 2 President’s Message THE MEADOWLARK Published nine times a year Old Ideas Come Around! These two socializing hours by the Residents Association It’s always nice to try some- have been enthusiastically re- of Carolina Meadows, thing new – even if it’s old! Take ceived. If you have a suggestion on Chapel Hill, NC the Rabbit, Rabbit Day idea. The how we can become an even more — 100-year old superstition is to say welcoming community, please let President: Sam Ligon “rabbit, rabbit” the first thing in me know. Editor: Pat Mandell the morning on the first day of the Our Annual CORA fundraising Assistant Editors: Joanne Cotter month and it will bring good luck drive begins May 9. This is one of and Dorothy Samitz for the entire month. And here at our four RA sanctioned fundraisers. Layout: Judith Pulley CM it also calls women to gather at The Cora Food Panty provides food Proofreaders for this issue: the Marketplace at 5 pm on the to more than 5,000 Chatham Coun- Jody Hite, Martha Hutt, Rosalie first day of the month for a ladies ty families. That was over 500,000 Marcus, Roy Milton, Kathryn Moss only social time. BYOB and make meals in 2018! Let’s all participate Photographer: John Haynes new friends. Over 100 attended on by giving generously to help our Distribution: Roy and Bev Milton April 1! neighbors. You can also donate The recent Lobby Social Hour from your dining account. Details was also a big success, reminis- will be in your mailbox in early June, July, August cent of when we met in the lobby May. Issue Deadline Copy for the June, July, August to socialize during dining renova- We will be electing officers for Meadowlark must be submitted tions. We are changing the Lobby 2019-2020 at our May RA meeting. by Sunday, May 12, to Judith Social Hour to the second The Nominating Committee has Wednesday of each month from announced its slate with Michael Pulley
May 2019 Page 3 NEWS (Continued from page 1) New Residents IN MEMORIAM Board Listening Post To Evelyn Cima, 2-303 Rene Luberoff 5-107 Meet Last Residence: Chapel Hill, NC 03-30-2019 Interests: Nature walks Constance Freeman V-374 The Board Listening Post pre- Joseph Cima, 2-303 sents an opportunity for residents 04-06-2019 Last Residence: Chapel Hill, NC Mary Andrews V-262 to meet individually and privately Interests: Walking, reading 04-07-2019 with resident members of the Car- Sophia Petrusz, 3-105 olina Meadows Board of Directors. Howard Harper P-242 Last Residence: Chapel Hill, NC Its next meeting will be held on 04-12-2019 Interests: History, music, lan- Wednesday, May 1, from 10:30 Robert Laport V-335 guages, volunteering am until noon in the Board 04-14-2019 Room at the Club Center. The purpose is to enable resi- dents to bring their suggestions, TALK concerns or questions to the atten- Carolina Meadows Carolina Meadows tion of the Board. You talk, and the University (CMU) Seren- University (CMU): Directors will listen. Each partici- dipitous Saturday: “Is Democracy at Risk in a pating resident will have ten CMU Takes Us Beyond the Post-Truth World?” minutes to spend privately with Known Universe CMU will finish our “Spring two resident Directors. If you wish Carolina Meadows University Semester” with the last of three to participate, please phone (CMU) is pleased to be able to host sessions on the important and Pickett Guthrie at (919) 929-1926. popular local science educator timely topic of “Democracy at Harry Dammers, for one of his Risk,” presented by CM’s own Dr. Carolina Meadows “command performance” talks, Judith Pulley. More than a dozen Author “The Search for Extraterrestrial books addressing this issue have Bob Huddleston has received Intelligence” on Saturday, May 4. been published recently, and three word that his new novel, Love and Harry summarizes the course periodicals have devoted their en- War: A Father and Son in Two as follows: “SETI: Is anybody out tire issue to the topic. World Wars, will soon be pub- there? Are we alone? We've been In the first two lectures in the lished by Austin Macauley Publish- searching for more than a half cen- series, Dr. Pulley put this question ers. tury. ET hasn't yet picked up the into a global and historical per- Love and War is a historical phone. So, what's up with that?” spective and explored the phe- novel that covers the first half of Harry is a retired high school nomenon of “fake news.” The se- the twentieth century, the most science teacher, relocated from ries will end on Monday, May 6. deadly and destructive of recorded Florida to Cary, where he is a very Watch this space next month history: The Great War of 1914- popular regular lecturer in life- for announcements of our upcom- 1918, the rise of Adolf Hitler and long learning programs in the ing “Summer Session.” the Third Reich, the Second World area. One of his students re- All CMU Courses are present- War and the defeat of Nazi Germa- marked: “I never knew oxygen ed in the Auditorium (unless an- ny. Caught up in these historic could be so interesting.” He has nounced otherwise) on Mondays events are Fred Brown, an Ameri- offered this lecture as a “bonus” from 1-2:30 pm. can hero of the Great War, his son after his science course is com- - CMU Steering Committee Ernest, a hero of World War II, and plete and the students have fin- their European wives. ished their exams. They keep ask- Mahjong Bob hopes that the first ing for more. Meets every Tuesday after- “reading” will be at Carolina Mead- All Serendipitous Saturdays noon at 1:15 pm in the Game ows, perhaps in late summer or are offered in the Lecture Hall Room. We’ve just added a third early fall. from 10 to 11:30 am. mahjong set for the third table.
May 2019 Page 4 World Affairs Women’s Luncheon floor of Two World Trade Center. Tuesday, May 14 His talk, “Lessons Learned from a World Affairs meets on Fri- Date with Destiny: A Historic and days at 10:30 am in the Audito- Joe Dittmar, a survivor of the Inspirational View of 9/11/01” rium (unless otherwise noted). September 11, 2001 attack on the will include his experiences that The programs for May are: World Trade Center, will talk day and his insights from being May 3: Wayne Lee, “The Glob- about his experience that day and one of only seven survivors of that al History of Warfare” insights from it at the gathering of meeting. Wayne Lee is the Dowd Dis- the CM Women’s Luncheon Group. Lunch is served at noon in tinguished Professor and Chair of Mr. Dittmar is a 40-year vet- the Private Dining Room. For the Curriculum in Peace, War and eran of the insurance industry, reservations contact Jody Hite Defense at UNC. Professor Lee and is currently serving as Direc- (919) 370-7171, or teaches military history from a full tor of Underwriting for Swyfft In-
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A presentation by Dixie Spie- gel on Friday, May 17 in the Au- ditorium at 7:30 pm. Come along with Dixie Spiegel as she visits frozen waterfalls and steaming geysers, snowshoes across unbroken snow, rides Ice- landic horses and snowmobiles, and eats cod cod cod. See where the oldest parliament in the world met in 930 and where the tectonic plates clash. Walk under a glacier and into a lava tube. Keep your eyes open for the aurora borealis. Bring a sweater. Mental Health Awareness Presentation
Our mental health affects how we feel, think and act. Good mental health is essential to our wellbeing. So why are so many people, especially older adults, reluctant to seek mental health services? Please join us in the Audito- rium on Tuesday, May 7, 3-4pm, for a brief presentation about mental health awareness, followed by a Q&A dis- cussion led by Kathy Rinehart, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Ms. Rinehart is a psychotherapist with SevenHill Associates and she has over 20 years of experience working and collaborating with individuals in their effort to reach life goals. She is also an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work at North Carolina State University. ARTS Meadowsingers Concert Art Gallery Wednesday, May 8 at 4 pm Exchange On the afternoon of May 8 in day afternoon, this time on the the Auditorium, you are invited to eighth of May, 2019. We look for- take a journey with our singers all ward to seeing you there. the way from "North Carolina is My - Rex Tucker Home" to "Cross the Wide Mis- souri," ending up somewhere "Over the Rainbow." On the way, Music Appreciation: Artists, please mark your cal- we will be making stops for Fairways Gallery on endars. The Art Guild’s gallery "Simple Gifts" with the Shakers, an Fridays at 11 am exchange of resident’s artwork in extended visit with the Beatles for the Club Center is Saturday, June
a medley of their songs, a brief stop May 3 Tchaikovsky Violin Concer- 1. We welcome anyone who wish- with one of the numbers from to es to exhibit her/his original work – no matter when it was created. "Hamilton," the Broadway show, as May 10 Brahms Violin Concerto well as touching Puerto Rico with Bring your art pieces to the Board "America" from West Side Story. May 17 Monteverdi 1610 Vespers Room between 10 am and 1 pm
Come to listen to other num- May 24 Wagner Ring without on Saturday, June 1. Call me, Bev bers as well. It's at our usual time Words Milton, (919)967-1254 or Susan Durfee (919)942-6655 if you have for MeadowSingers to entertain May 31 Elgar Enigma Variations you, at four o'clock on a Wednes- any questions.
May 2019 Page 6 New Books Added to Biography/Biography Collection My Cousin Vinny, R. A newly mint- Library Collection Code Name: Lise by Larry Loftis ed lawyer from the city (Joe Pesci) Solitary by Albert Woodfox tries to defend his city cousin, who Check the New Book Acquisitions New DVDs is being tried for murder in a small on a Library sidebar on Meadow- southern town. Mary Poppins Returns, 2018, PG. Life for a complete listing of new Harvard Beats Yale Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miran- books added to the Library each (Documentary), “The most famous da in this Disney musical sequel. week. football game in Ivy League history If Beale Street Could Talk, 2018, Fiction - the 1968 Harvard-Yale game - is R. Academy Award winning Barry The Island of Sea Women by Lisa brought to life in this exhilarating Jenkins directed this “beautiful See documentary.” film. “ Instructions for a Funeral by David Saving Private Ryan, 1998, R. This Vice, 2018, PG. Christian Bale was Means classic World War II drama tells nominated for “Best Actor” for his The Promise of Elsewhere by Brad the story of US soldiers who try to portrayal of VP Dick Cheney. Leithauser save a fellow soldier, paratrooper On the Basis of Sex, 2018, PG. This The Malta Exchange by Steve Ber- Private Ryan, who is behind enemy film tells the story of Ruth Bader ry lines. Ginsburg. Cherokee America by Margaret - Andrea Miller Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, Verble 2017, R. This May-December ro- Celtic Empire by Clive Cussler Meadows in Motion mance is based on the true story of Spring is upon us—I hope you Severance by Ling Ma the relationship of Gloria Grahame share my excitement as the cam- We Must Be Brave by Frances and a 28-year-old man . pus’ beauty comes to life over the Liardet Shoplifters, 2018, R (foreign- next couple of weeks. We are so A Friend Is a Gift You Give Yourself subtitles). Suspenseful and funny fortunate to have a beautiful 166- by William Boyle Korean film about a loosely- acre campus with walking trails, Before She Knew Him by Peter formed household that survives on gardens and tons of outdoor Swanson the thievery of a father-son team. amenities. I look forward to seeing Mission Critical by Mark Greaney At Eternity’s Gate, 2018, PG-13. you around campus in one of the Paris in the Present Tense by Mark Willem Dafoe plays painter Vin- serene hideaways soon! Below, Helprin cent Van Gogh. please find a few important up- Territory of Light by Yuko Tsushi- Stan & Ollie, 2018, PG. Steve dates on campus happenings: ma Coogan and John C. Reilly play Stan Birchtree: This month we Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitcha- and Ollie on their final 1953 tour. plan to host prospective residents ya Sudbanthad The Last Resort, (Documentary). Large Print for informational luncheons to About 1970s Miami Beach, home Lady Cop Makes Trouble by Amy learn more about the details of our to the largest cluster of Jewish re- Stewart campus’ newest neighborhood. tirees in the country. The Letter Writer by Dan The early response to these 40 Citizen Kane, NR. 75th Anniversary Fesperman homes has been tremendous, with Edition of this highly-rated Orson His Final Battle by Joseph Le- more than 88 households sched- Welles’ film. lyveld uled to attend an event to learn Paper Clips (Documentary). Dark Chocolate Demise by Jenn more. The newest building concept Touching story of a small Tennes- McKinlay adds an additional variety to the see town that decided to teach villas and apartment homes by Mystery their middle-school students about combining the best of both designs The American Agent by Jacqueline the Holocaust by depicting the 6 into the convenience and beauty of Winspear million Jews by six million paper a “hybrid home.” Invitations to the Wolf Pack by C. J. Box clips. Their project ultimately led informational luncheons are for As Long As We Both Shall Live by to the creation of a memorial site those on the Carolina Meadows JoAnn Chaney with an original boxcar from the Ready List. Cemetery Road by Greg Iles Holocaust. (Continued on p. 7, “Meadows”)
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Music at the Meadows the area’s most talented wind and (Continued from p. 6, “Meadows”) In the Auditorium percussion instrumentalists. Their Resident Satisfaction: Thank repertoire includes transcriptions you to those who completed a resi- Gospel Jubilators, Gospel of orchestral classics, original com- dent satisfaction and engagement Using “only the instruments positions for wind band, and popu- survey. We expect to receive re- God gave them,” Durham’s Gospel lar medleys and arrangements, as sults from the survey by the end of Jubilators have kept the jubilee well as patriotic music for special May and will schedule a Town Hall tradition alive for the more than occasions. meeting to share an overview of forty years since John P. Conner Now celebrating its twentieth the results in the months follow- formed the ensemble in 1972. anniversary, the Ensemble gives ing. We appreciate your feedback! They perform a cappella music concerts throughout North Caroli- Dining: We hope you have with purity and style, hearkening na, partners with high school and noticed the new menus in the Pub back to the golden age of gospel in university ensembles, and per- and Courtyard dining rooms. A key the ‘30s and ‘40s and to its African forms for community and senior feature is the expansion of daily American roots. Now in their sec- residential audiences such as ours. specials. The base menu items are ond generation, they were featured Tuesday, May 28, 7:30 pm. made up of top sellers from previ- in the North Carolina Symphony’s ous months, with five additional “Blue Skies and Golden Sands” pro- Ben Maxwell and Jacob daily specials added to create duction at Meymandi Concert Hall Wang, Classical some adventure and variety. An in 2009, and at the opening cere- We welcome Benjamin Max- additional enhancement is the monies for the North Carolina Mu- well, Cellist with the New England availability of beer and wine ser- seum of Art’s grand reopening of Conservatory of Music, and Jacob vice in the Marketplace during din- its East Building in 2010, as well as Wang, Pianist with the University ner hours. We hope you enjoy at a number of other prestigious of Michigan, for a return concert at these new additions! events. Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 Carolina Meadows. It promises to Employee Engagement: Sim- pm. be a unique opportunity to hear ilar to the resident satisfaction and Triangle Winds, Modern young musicians perfecting their engagement survey you recently The Triangle Wind Ensemble, art. Friday, May 31, 7:30 pm. completed, this month we will also based in Cary, comprises many of - Norm Miller be engaging our staff to hear about their experience and overall satis- Football Fatalities ronmental conditions, the history faction. Recruiting and retaining and Catastrophic of the National Center for Cata- the best staff is a key strategic ob- Injuries strophic Sport Injury Research, jective and critical to our ability to and risk management strategies deliver an exceptional resident The second edition of Football for football. experience. We look forward to Fatalities and Catastrophic Injuries, Fred Mueller is a Carolina sharing an overview of these re- 1931-2016 by Frederick O. Mueller Meadows resident and Bob Cantu sults with residents and staff soon. and Robert C. Cantu, has been pub- is an internationally known neuro- - Ben Cornthwaite, COO and lished by the Carolina Academic surgeon from Boston, MA. Executive Vice President Press and a copy has been placed in the Carolina Meadows Library. Sharing Stories from Our Lives The book covers 86 years of fatali- 3 pm Game Room, Tuesday, May 7 ties and catastrophic injuries in Topic: “Someone Special in My Life” youth, high school, college, and Bring a treasured or interesting possession or photo that has meaning professional football. It also in- for you, and a story attached. cludes chapters on the medical Everyone is welcome...you can just come and enjoy listening to your aspects of football brain and spine neighbors' stories and get to know them better. Or better yet, share one of injuries, chronic traumatic en- your own. cephalopathy (CTE), medical as- Contact Vivienne Jacobson, the group’s facilitator, at (919) 968-9664, pects of football cardiac and envi- if you have any questions. No registration required. Hope to see you there!
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Art in Bloom at Carolina painting by an American artist. AIM Participants may choose from a Art In the Meadows Meadows selection of photographic repro- May Artists of the Month – Calling all floral designers, ductions that will be available in Thursday morning watercolor fans of Art in Bloom at the NC Mu- Jody Hite’s office in the Club Cen- class participants. seum of Art, and art-and-nature ter. Artists & Photographers – It’s enthusiasts of all stripes. It’s time You are cordially invited to been said your art is not finished for Art in Bloom 2019 at Carolina sign up in the Activities notebook until it is exhibited. Volunteer to Meadows. If you have ever felt in- for this fun event, which will be be an “Artist of the Month!” Recent spired by the floral interpretations held on June 11-12. On these two works not necessary. Repeat ex- on display at an Art in Bloom event days, the flower arrangements— hibitors welcome. Sign up sheet on and would enjoy the challenge and and pictures of their companion art studio bulletin board, or con- fun of creating something like that paintings—will be displayed in the tact Margaret Zircher (919) 967- yourself, you will soon have that Lobby of the Carolina Meadows 1102
May 2019 Page 9 Films for May a woman who bedazzles writer Tuesday at the Movies Shows start at 7:15 pm in Richard Harland (Cornel Wilde) 2 pm Auditorium when the two meet on a train. the Auditorium Tuesday, May 14 Their courtship is sweet and swift, Besides free popcorn, we are of- Bringing Up Baby leading to a hasty marriage, but fering another incentive: If you 1938 – Not Rated – 1 hour, 42 sadness displaces the joy when a wish to talk about the movie you minutes series of tragedies befalls the cou- have just seen, come down front Love runs wild for a hapless scien- ple. Could these horrid events have during the credits and we'll talk tist and an unstoppable heiress in anything to do with Ellen's bur- about it. YOU are choosing the Howard Hawks' classic screwball geoning and all-consuming jeal- movie. There is a box on the table comedy that ranks high on the ousy? in back into which you can put American Film Institute's list of May 25 Of Gods and Men (2010) your recommendations. However, the funniest Hollywood films ever 2 hours, 3 minutes – PG 13 be advised that if it is not available made. on Netflix or in our library, does French with English subtitles not have subtitles, or if it has been A group of French Trappist monks Reminder to Readers shown recently, we will not show making their home in the Algerian Book Sale in Auditorium it. mountains have ample reason to Tuesday, April 30, 2-7 pm Caveat: Occasionally the scheduled believe they're in danger. But their Wednesday, May 1, 9 am – 7 pm movie does not arrive or there is assumption that there can be com- Thursday, May 2, 9-11 am something wrong with the DVD, so mon ground between Islam and Proceeds go to purchase books it is always wise to check Meadow- Christianity leads them to remain and DVDs for CM Library Life or the bulletin board on Fri- at the monastery. It will be a Whale of a Sale! day or Saturday. May 4 The Longest Ride (2015) Mother’s Day Concert Musical Recitals 2 hours, 8 minutes – PG 13 with the Blame It On My Lolita Davidavich, Britt Robertson, Youth Jazz Piano Recital featuring students of Alan Alda, and an appearance by Orchestra Sara Zaleta our own Naomi Eckhaus! Told via 2:30 pm Auditorium 3 pm Auditorium concurrent stories that ultimately Sunday, May 12 Saturday, May 4 converge, this adaptation of the Piano Recital featuring students of The Blame It On My Youth Jazz Nicholas Sparks novel follows an Erich Lieth Orchestra is a premier youth jazz old man consoled by reminis- 3 pm Auditorium orchestra offering committed cences of his late wife as he’s Sunday, May 5 trapped after a car crash, and a young musicians the opportunity young couple falling in love in a to make music with some of the Piano Recital nearby town. best teen players in the area. This 2 pm Auditorium May 11 Vice (2018) audition-based orchestra consists Saturday, May 11 2 hours, 12 minutes – PG 13 of horns, winds, strings and Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve rhythm section, and is open to stu- Piano Recital featuring students of Kim Philpott Carrell, Sam Rockwell dents in sixth-twelfth grades. 10 am Auditorium Focusing on his powerful two- BIOMY, under the musical direc- tion of Erich Lieth and Matt DiDon- Saturday, May 18 term tenure as second in com- mand to US President George W. na, performs for public community Harp Recital featuring students of Bush, this biographical drama events in a range of jazz and popu- Leigh Stringfellow chronicles the long and controver- lar styles, including scripted and 2 pm Auditorium sial political career of Dick Cheney. improvised solos. This organiza- Saturday, May 18 May 18 Leave Her to Heaven tion uses jazz music to teach excel- (1946) lence in musicianship, perfor- Piano Recital featuring students 1 hour, 50 minites – Not Rated mance and conducting. Additional from Harmony Music Studios This 1946 Academy Award winner information is available at 1 pm Auditorium stars Gene Tierney as Ellen Berent, www.BIOMY.org. Sunday, May 19
May 2019 Page 10 MET Opera on Demand ACTIVITIES The Pearl Fishers (from Jan 2016) 1 pm Auditorium Memorial Day remembering the sacrifices made Wednesday, May 22 by the men and women who died in that conflict. 2 hours, 15 minutes On Monday, May 27, please It may be of more than aca- join us in the Auditorium at 11 demic interest to try to resolve Bizet’s rarely heard opera re- am to celebrate the beginning of these confusing views. But the turned to the Met for the first time summer and to reflect on the lives truth is, we have, over the years as in a century on New Year’s Eve and contributions of the service a nation, joined in the common 2015, in Penny Woolcock’s ac- members in our lives who have purpose to give thanks to those claimed new production. Star so- given their all. Wear your Poppies who have made the ultimate sacri- prano Diana Damrau sings Leï la, proudly, or should they be Forget fice in fighting for what they be- the virgin priestess at the center of Me Nots? Who’s got the answer to lieved in and for what has become the story. Matthew Polenzani and that conundrum? Mariusz Kwiecien are Nadir and our United Zurga, rivals for Leïla’s love, who States. have sworn to renounce her to As memories protect their friendship—and who of the US Civil get to sing one of opera’s most cel- War become ebrated duets, “Au fond du temple more nuanced saint.” Nicolas Teste is the high and less divi- priest Nourabad and Gianandrea sive, there are Noseda conducts Bizet’s supreme- more recent ly romantic score. tales of mili- tary heroism Jewelry Design and that capture Repair our imagina- 1 – 4 pm Art Studio tion. For in- Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, stance: The May 21 daring helicop- For all experienced jewelry Arlington National Cemetery ter raid on makers, open classes are $10 per Osama bin Lad- afternoon. Unlike Veterans Day, which en’s home by Seal Team 6, in Ab- Jewelry repairs may be traces its origin directly to the bottabad, Pakistan. Yes, he of dropped off at any time between 1 signing of the Armistice agree- 9/11/2001 fame. -3 pm on the scheduled monthly ment with Germany on November As I write this article, Richard open classes. 11, 11 am, 1918, there is still some E. Cole just passed away at age If you would like to have a be- confusion about the precise date 103. He was the last member of ginner’s session, please contact and location of the first Decora- the daring Doolittle’s Raiders, who Eva directly at (919) 797-0289. tion Day (Memorial Day) celebra- launched an incredible raid from tion and about the proper flowers the US Carrier Hornet to prove to the Japanese that the US could Save the Date! to be used to commemorate the launch an airborne attack on To- Bronze Voices event. When browsing through kyo on April 18, 1942. 7:30 pm Auditorium official records you will find only It’s time to celebrate that and Tuesday, June 3 ambiguous statements about the origin of that celebration. to give thanks to those who have The hand bell choir from Unit- What we do know, however, contributed to the prowess and ed Church of Chapel Hill. Come is that people on both the Union freedom of our nation. out and hear the many voices of and Confederate sides of the Civil - Peter Baer, Patriotic Celebra- hand bells and learn about their War felt a similar need to unite in tions history.
May 2019 Page 11 Restaurant Review: Community can check the Council website Oishii at Timberlyne Outreach Corner
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Community Gardens soil infection is to seek tomato va- Bocce Players One of the mysteries of gar- rieties that are wilt-resistant. Switch To Spring/Summer dening at Carolina Meadows is When purchasing tomatoes, look Schedule how to grow tomatoes successful- for such a designation on the plant With snowflakes a memory, ly. In recent years, the soil in the tag or ask a vendor to identify wilt- the arrival of warm spring weather raised beds has become infected resistant varieties. Another ap- has bocce players switching to with a wilt that appears to carry proach is to seek varieties which playing in the morning. The over from year to year. Tomato have seemed to prosper in our spring/summer schedule, which wilt cannot be treated; plants own garden area. Carolina Mead- began on Monday, April 15, will gradually die. ows gardeners have recommended continue the weekly games on One traditional response is to such varieties as Celebrity, Roma, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- rotate where tomatoes are planted Early Girl, Red Cherry, and, our days at 9 am. from one year to the next, thus giv- favorite, Sungold, a yellow tomato No previous bocce experience ing the wilt-infected soil a chance that is fast becoming the most pop- is necessary. Current players are to rest . However, in our small ular cherry tomato. Sungolds have happy to teach the simple rules to plots, crop rotation is very hard to a range of flavors – tart to sweet – newcomers to the game. We are do. Some gardeners have quit try- depending on the shade of yellow hoping that more residents will ing to grow tomatoes, even giving when picked. come out and join the fun. up gardening entirely due to their Best of luck growing toma- For more information, contact problems with growing tomatoes. toes; you’ll need it at CM. Tom Kelley at (919) 240-4132 or Perhaps the best response to - Margy King and Alan Tom email:
Celebrate National Woodturning hour event is not to make the par- Nurses Week May 6-12 Demonstration ticipant into a woodturner but ra- Woodturning is the craft of ther to share with any interested We would like to invite any making various objects – bowls, person the joy of working with Carolina Meadows resident who platters, vases, candy containers, wood and creating something out was/is a nurse to join our Caroli- bottle stoppers, candle holders, of wood. Stephan will discuss how na Meadows nursing staff at a chalices and others by shaping to choose and get suitable wood, cookout on Friday, May 10, from wood that spins on a lathe with and how to prepare it for the lathe. 11 am to 1 pm in the Fairways sharp tools, called gouges. He will demonstrate on the lathe Parking Lot. Please contact Jody On Wednesday, May 8 the process of woodturning, sand- Hite ( 919) 370-7171, by Monday, (10:30 am – noon), Stephan Moll, ing and finishing a piece. May 6, if you would like to join us a hobby woodturner from Chapel Everybody is welcome – the for lunch. Hill, will demonstrate in the Caro- interested non-woodworking per- - Kathy Norman, Pines Admin- lina Meadows woodturning son as well as the hobby wood- istrator shop the various steps that lead worker – really anybody interest- from a tree trunk to a beautiful ed in learning something about Cookie Sale Fundraiser finished bowl. The goal of this 1.5- wood and woodturning. at The Green - Bob Rich CORA Annual Drive: May 9 – 18 Join the Green Residents at More than 9,000 individual Chatham County residents received food their next Cookie Sale Fundrais- from CORA last year. Thousands of children were hungry and thousands er on Thursday, May 16 from of families experienced the anxiety of not having enough money to buy 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the Fairways food. Activity Room. Appeal letters and more information will be in your mailbox. Please Just $1.00 gets you a bag of read the material and respond with a generous donation. three cookies and proceeds will Also, once again, you can contribute up to $50 from your dining ac- benefit local organizations. Limit count. 4 bags per person. PS: Why not consider contributing from your IRA?
May 2019 Page 13 Spring Bird Count May Social Hour May Activities Join Birders @ CM and Steve Join us for another Social Hour Graves to walk the Carolina Mead- on Wednesday, May 8 at 5:15 pm Sign up in the sign-up book: ows campus counting birds on in the Club Center lobby Durham Bulls vs. Lehigh Valley Sunday, May 12. Gather in the (following the MeadowSingers Iron Pigs Club Center Lobby at 8 am. Spring Concert). Scott Schillin will Wednesday, May 15 Steve began counting birds on be back to entertain us with his Deadline: Thursday, May 2 this property before Carolina outstanding piano music. We will Cost: approx. $31 per person Load: 6 pm Meadows was built. The spring also have bar service, including visitors pass through or nest on non-alcoholic beverages (billed to Funky Lunch Bus! to TBD our campus. Past counts have in- your account), along with free ap- Wednesday, May 15 cluded such species as warbler, petizers. Deadline: Monday, May 13 tanager, oriole, vireo, swallow, and Seize the opportunity to so- Cost: approx. $8.00 per person thrush. We use (and provide data cialize informally on the second Load: 11 am to) the checklist provided by the Wednesday of each month with Chapel Hill Bird Club (CHBC). The drinks, appetizers, and Scott’s Jordan Lake Boat Tour CHBC maintains the checklist of all unique piano music. Thursday, May 23 the birds ever recorded in a bird - Sam Ligon Deadline: Monday, May 20 count in Orange, Chatham and Cost: $33 per person Durham counties from 1975 to the Golf Report Load: 10:15 am There is great news about the present with species frequency golf course. The greens, with the NC Museum of History – North designations for every week of the exception of #4, which was done Carolina and the Space Race year. Data on changes in popula- last year, will all be redone with Wednesday, May 29 tions of birds are indicators in re- the same zoysia as is on #4. Greens Deadline: Thursday, May 23 search about changes in pollution, 7 and 9 must be redone entirely in Cost: $18 per person + lunch at climate, habitat loss, migration, etc. order to provide better drainage. Amedeo’s Load: 10:45 am Please join this annual spring citi- To do this, the course behind zen science event. The Raleigh Ringers 2019 buildings 1, 2, and 3 (holes 7-9) No experience is required. Spring Concert will be closed shortly after Memo- Bring binoculars if you have them Sunday, June 2 rial Day for about a month. Holes 1 and a hat for sun protection. Par- Deadline: Wednesday, May 15 -6 will remain open for about two ticipate as long as you can. Golf Cost: approx. $41 per person weeks and then be closed as those carts are welcome. For more infor- Load: 2 pm greens will have the current sod mation, visit Birders @ CM in the removed and replaced. In all, there Durham Bulls vs. Toledo Hobbies section of the Activities will be about a 4-5 week interrup- Mudhens Tab on MeadowLife. tion in being able to use the entire Tuesday, June 11 Contact Margaret Scott (919) course. We may be able to use Deadline: Tuesday, May 22 929-1281 or temporary greens on holes 1-6, Cost: approx. $31 per person
May 2019 Page 14 key to masterful walking is in the Wellness Corner (Continued from p. 13, “Speed”) All exercise classes will be spine, shoulders, and pelvis. When cancelled Monday, May 27 in ob- these body parts move in a well- seen in one of your classes or vol- servance of Memorial Day. coordinated way, amazing im- unteer activities, or find some Good luck to all Chatham provements will happen in your folks with common interests. Your County Senior Games participants. walking posture, balance, and Wellbeing & Engagement commit- Reminder: CM will host the men’s speed. You must be able to get up tee is offering a guaranteed fun Bocce event on Wednesday, May and down from, as well as lie com- experience on Friday, May 17 at 1 at 9 am. Spectators are wel- fortably, on the floor. 2 pm. Try this enjoyable “getting- come! Nia Moving to Heal is ideal to-know-you game” yourself or The Wellness Department is for people who are just starting bring a friend or neighbor so you excited to announce the arrival of with exercise and want a fun, joyful can both expand your connections the new HUR strength training way to get active. We spend 30 here in our Carolina Meadows equipment. On Monday, May 13, minutes up dancing on the floor home. Please sign up in the Activi- beginning at noon and all day and 15 minutes moving in a chair. 8 ties Sign-up Book. Wednesday, May 15 (8am-6pm) -week series May 1-June 19,, - Karen Monaco and Kris the Exercise Room equipment 11:30 am-12:15 pm. Cost is $30 Snyder, Wellbeing & Engagement area will not be accessible. All for series. Committee classes will be held as scheduled. The Exercise room entrance doors will be closed. Please enter from the cafe or apartment side en- trance. We apologize for the incon- venience. Cardio Fit held on Mondays, from 4:30 to 5pm in the Exercise Studio. This is a low impact, jazz- ercise style, aerobic dance class. Enjoy easy to follow dance rou- tines. No registration needed. Join us as we celebrate Na- tional Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 29. The indoor walking track and a golf station will be set up in the Audi- torium from 9 am to noon. All participants will be entered to win a basket from Fresh Market. There will be a reception spotlighting the new HUR equipment in the Exer- cise Room from 3-4 pm with punch and light refreshments. Register in the Wellness Book for the following classes that are located in the Exercise Studio. Awareness Through Move- ment®: Improve Your Walking Posture, Balance, and Speed. Mon- days, 10:45 – 11:45 am, May 13 – July 8. Cost is $40 for series. The
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DAY DATE TIME EVENT LOC PAGE April 26 All day Senior Games (through May 10) 11 30 2:00 PM "Incontinence is an Individual Problem" LH 11 May Wed 1 9:00 AM CM Hosts Men's Bocce Event (Bocce Court) BC 14 9:00 AM Book Sale (to 7 PM) AUD 9 10:30 AM *Board Listening Post BR 3 11:30 AM Nia Moving to Heal (weekly through June 19) ES 14 All day Artist Collaboration & Workshop (every Wednesday) AS 8 All day Incontinence Goods Drive (through May 3) CCL 11 Thurs 2 9:00 AM Book Sale (to 11 AM) AUD NA 1:30 PM Residents Council Meeting BR NA Fri 3 10:30 AM World Affairs: "The Global History of Warfare" AUD 4 11:00 AM Music Appreciation: Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto FG 5 Sat 4 10:00 AM "The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence" LH 3 3:00 PM Piano Recital: Students of Sara Zaleta AUD 9 7:15 PM Saturday Film: The Longest Ride AUD 9 Sun 5 3:00 PM Piano Recital: Students of Erich Lieth AUD 9 Mon 6 9:00 AM Bocce (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) Bocce Court BC 12 1:00 PM CMU: "Is Democracy at Risk in a Post-Truth World?" AUD 3 1:00 PM Jewelry Design and Repair AS 10 4:30 PM Cardio Fit (every Monday) ES 14 Tues 7 11:00 AM Philosophy Group: "Why vote?" LH 4 1:15 PM Mahjong (every Tuesday) GR 3 2:00 PM Genealogy Meeting BR 13 3:00 PM Sharing Stories: "Someone Special in My Life" GR 7 3:00 PM Mental Health Awareness Program AUD 5 Wed 8 10:00 AM Sketch Book "Review" AS 8 10:30 AM Woodworking Demonstration (Wood Shop) WS 12 4:00 PM Meadowsingers' Concert AUD 5 5:15 PM May Social Hour CCL 13 Thurs 9 All day CORA Drive (through May 18) 11 1:30 PM Residents Association Meeting AUD NA Fri 10 10:30 AM World Affairs: "Local Government & Housing Discrim." AUD 4 11:00 AM Music Appreciation: Brahms Violin Concerto FG 5 11:00 AM *Nurses Cookout (Fairways Parking Lot) 12 Sat 11 2:00 PM Piano Recital AUD 9 7:15 PM Saturday Film: Vice AUD 9 Sun 12 8:00 AM Spring Bird Count CCL 13 2:30 PM Blame It On My Youth Jazz Orchestra AUD 9 Mon 13 10:45 AM Awareness Through Movement (weekly through July 8) ES 14 May 2019 Meadowlark
Tues 14 12:00 PM *Women's Luncheon: "Lessons Learned..." PDR 4 2:00 PM Tuesday Movie: Bringing Up Baby AUD 9 7:30 PM Music @ Meadows: Gospel Jubilators AUD 7 Wed 15 8:30 AM *Men's Breakfast: "Restoring the Florida Everglades" PDR 4 11:00 AM *Funky Lunch Bunch CCL 13 6:00 PM *Durham Bulls vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs CCL 13 Thurs 16 2:30 PM Cookie Sale Fundraiser (Fairways Activities Room) FAR 12 Fri 17 10:30 AM World Affairs:"NATO and America, A Love Story" AUD 4 11:00 AM Music Appreciation: Monteverdi 1610 Vespers FG 5 2:00 PM Speed Friending GR 13 7:30 PM "Iceland in January: Why Would You Do That?" AUD 5 Sat 18 10:00 AM Piano Recital: Students of Kim Philpott AUD 9 2:00 PM Harp Recital: Students of Leigh Stringfellow AUD 9 7:15 PM Saturday Film: Leave Her to Heaven AUD 9 Sun 19 1:00 PM Piano Recital: Harmony Music Studios AUD 9 Tues 21 11:00 AM Philosophy Group: "Moral Luck" LH 4 1:00 PM Jewelry Design and Repair AS 10 Wed 22 1:00 PM MET Opera: The Pearl Fishers AUD 10 Thurs 23 10:15 AM *Jordan Lake Boat Tour CCL 13 Fri 24 10:30 AM World Affairs: Fraud: An American History... AUD 4 11:00 AM Music Appreciation: Wagner Ring without Words FG 5 Sat 25 7:15 PM Saturday Film: Of Gods and Men AUD 9 Mon 27 11:00 AM Memorial Day AUD 10 Tues 28 7:30 PM Music @ Meadows: Triangle Winds Ensemble AUD 7 Wed 29 9:00 AM Senior Health and Fitness Day: Walking and Golf station AUD 14 10:45 AM *NC Museum of History CCL 13 3:00 PM New HUR Equipment opening ER 14 Fri 31 11:00 AM Music Appreciation: Elgar Enigma Variations FG 5 7:30 PM Music @ Meadows: Ben Maxwell and Jacob Wang AUD 7 June Sat 1 10:00 AM Art Gallery Exchange AG 5 Sun 2 2:00 PM *The Raleigh Ringers CCL 13 Tues 11 6:00 PM *Durham Bulls vs. Toledo Mudhens CCL 13
*Requires sign-up AS: Art Studio AUD: Auditorium BR: Board Room CCL: Club Center Lobby CCRR: Club Center Rec. Room CRAC: Conf. Rm., Activity Ctr. CYD: Courtyard DR: Dining Room ES: Exercise Studio FC: Fitness Center FG: Fairways Gallery FLR: Fairways Living Room GR: Game Room AG: Art Gallery