2019 Seven ways to show
compassion UPCOMING EVENTS Here are just a few of the Community Life Services Department 1. Accept disagreements and exciting highlights we have Offices located next to the Wellness differing opinions. scheduled for the month of C enter across from the gym 2. Listen. Really listen. To be November: • compassionate means to
not just hear, but to listen Tuesday, November 5th to others. Alycia Williams Fun on the Farm 3. Empathize with others. To 9:30 – 12:30 pm empathize means to make Community Life Services Manager TR the conscious attempt to
910.821.8050 trade places with the Friday, November 15th
person in order to gain Myrtle Beach Shopping/Lunch [email protected] perspective. 8:30 – 4:30 pm 4. Volunteer for a greater TR purpose. Advocating and Pam Long volunteering through the giving of yourself and your th Tuesday, November 19 Fill in - Activities Coordinator time is a special kind of Johnny Griffin, Director of
[email protected] compassion. The Wilmington Regional Film 910.772.3116 5. Demonstrate acceptance. Commission It means the simple 11:00 am [email protected] recognition and AU appreciation of each others differences. 6. Practice acts of kindness. nd Friday, November 22 Do something small each Concert Pianist,
Office hours day to make someone Vladimir Svoysky Wednesday-Thursday else’s life better. 6:00 pm Open 10:30 am – 2:30 pm 7. Commit to a morning AU
ritual of gratitude. Take a
small amount of time each th Thursday, December 12 morning to appreciate life. Mikes Farm Ho Ho Christmas
Show
12:00 pm TR
November 2 Don Griggs Shaffield, AL November 2 Joanne Delapena Summit, NJ November 2 Linda Tedder Pittsburgh, PA November 2 James Reber Lebanon, PA November 3 Paul Laustsen Piscataway, NJ November 4 Maryann Nunnally Vernon, NY November 4 Richard Riano New York,NY November 11 Richard Schein Johnstown,PA November 13 Joan Bascomb New York,NY November 16 Laura Laustsen New Kensington, PA November 16 Virgina Smith November 16 Claire Young Bronx, NY November 18 Bill Donaldson Brooklyn, NY November 19 Bob Glasgow Fishers Island, NY November 23 Sandy Wright Bronx, NY November 26 Nancy Archer Piqua, OH November 26 Carolyn Barton Cincinnati, OH November 28 Billie Jean Wooten Rocky Mount, NC November 29 Mike Tedder Charlotte, NC November 30 Garland Scott Pineville, NC
Sidney and Jack Mudge 11/1 Betty and Val Fischer 11/21 Emily & Dick Pensinger 11/22
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteer to Lead our Jewelry Class: If you have an interest in jewelry making and are looking for a way to get involved, call or email Alycia in CLS for details.
Volunteers Wanted for the Davis Library: The Davis Auxiliary is looking for a volunteer to take the position of Librarian for the libraries at Davis and Champions. Duties include entering new book titles into the database, selecting appropriate books, scheduling volunteers to rearrange books, etc. for just a couple of hours a week. He/she would also attend the Auxiliary Board of Directors meetings once a month. Contact: Barbara Merten, Auxiliary Board, Vice President, 910.319.6033
In need of more Tutors for Blair Elementary. Tutors unite. Join your fellow residents in helping tutor and mentor the next generation. Tutors can ride the 9:00 am coach for transportation. Please contact, Sandy Quarg for details 686.2771
Volunteer to Teach a Class or Give a Presentation. Our residents are the reason PV is such a fantastic place to live. Give back to your community by scheduling a talk, presentation, or social event. We usually need three to four weeks prior notice to coordinate an event adequately. Call or email Alycia in CLS to get started.
[email protected] 910.821.8050
The following organizations listed below need additional volunteers. If you can give a few hours a week (or more) in any of these locations, please contact Valerie Smith at 910.798.6406, or email [email protected]
Phone Pals for Friendship is an outreach program that matches volunteers with elderly homebound residents to provide much needed companionship with a weekly phone call. Trained volunteers are given the same clients to call each week, which creates a sense of friendship with the resident.
Cape Fear Literacy Council needs volunteers to serve as tutors to assist children and adults with reading education and to teach English as a second language.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a national service program of the Corporation of National and Community Service. RSVP works to match the varied interests and skills of volunteers with community needs by offering diverse opportunities through a wide range of placements in New Hanover County who need them the most.
Any volunteer opportunities you’d like to see here? Call Community Life Services at 910.821.8050, and we will add it to the next newsletter. Also, don’t forget, if you have five or more residents committed to go, we can arrange transportation (2 weeks in advance is standard). SPOTLIGHT: IN HOUSE EVENTS
Here are details on a few exciting PV in-house activities for November. Please mark your calendars and register on Senior Portal under the Activities and Events Calendar. Signup sheets are also located at the Activities Desk.
PV’s Men’s Coffee Group Established in 1992 by the Director of Leisure Services, this group formed as a leisure activity to provide a venue for men to meet and become acquainted, drink coffee, and have discussions about any topic. This is not a club, there are no dues or initiations. Just show up; we love to see new members! Do not miss our guest
speakers on Monday. Contact Tom Pappendick 686.8564 with questions. PDR, Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:00 am.
Friendly Writers Group
Meet with your friendly writers’ group in the Cypress room. If you enjoy writing or don’t enjoy writing, we are a normal group with entertaining and inspiring stories.
CYP Every Friday at 10:00 am.
Showing in the CAR September 12th at 11am Acrylic Paint Class Cheryl Crane-Hunter continues acrylic painting classes for th beginnersAU November and interm 16 atediate 3pm painters. Supply cost per class is $7.00. ART Thursdays at 10:00 am (except November 21st will be 9:00 am) No Class on November 28th. Great Courses on DVD
Topic: History’s Greatest Voyages of Exploration
CYP Every Thursday at 4:00 pm. No class on November 28th.
Meditation Sitting Group th Showing in the CAR September 12 at 11am We will review a variety of meditation techniques and help you find the ones that are most suited to you in whatever time and place you find yourself.
ES 1st, 2nd, & 4thWednesday from 4-4:30 pm.
SPOTLIGHT: IN HOUSE EVENTS (Continued)
Technology Mondays
Bring your laptop, iPad, or tablet fully charged with any technical question you may have. Justin Stevenson will be here to assist you.
PDR Every Monday at 1:00 pm. No class on November 18th.
Escape the Coming Night Bible Study
Continuation of David Jeremiah’s presentations on Bible prophecy. This is a sound only presentation and consist of 12 lessons.
CAR Every Tuesday at 10:00 am (except Nov. 19th will be in CYP)
Double Deck Pinochle We are excited to begin our Resident Run Double Deck Pinochle Club! Please contact Dick Bodner at 910-686-4832 if you have any questions.
CAR Wednesdays at 11:00 am
Friday Night Concert Series
Sign up at the hostess desk to enjoy dinner before dancing the night away with live music, taped concerts, or musical movies like Tommy, Cats, Saturday Night Fever, Concert Pianist Vladimir Svoysky, and Paul McCartney Live Kisses.
AU Every Friday. Buffet begins at 5:00 pm, and the concert will begin at 6:00 pm
Part III Nutrition for the Mature Population Jeopardy Challenge-Like Competition: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS-FACT OR FICTION?? FIRST PLACE WINNERS-$100/person SECOND PLACE WINNERS-$50/person THIRD PLACE WINNERS-$25/person (gift cards to EARTHFARE) Questions will be a combination of multiple choice and true/false. Sign up in teams of three at the Activities Desk or on Senior Portal. CAR Tuesday, November 5th at 1:00 pm
SPOTLIGHT: IN HOUSE EVENTS (Continued)
Resident Run Trivia
Join your neighbors and meet new friends while you test your
knowledge with a basic game of trivia.
CAR Sundays, November 3rd & November 17th at 3:00 pm
Connections +: with Page Rutledge
November Topic: The Gift of Resentment
New attendees are always welcome to the Connections Group.
th CYP Monday, November 11 at 11:00 am
Carte Boutique Inc. Mobile Clothing
Come browse and/or shop. An assortment of Alfred Dunner clothing in all sizes as well as jewelry will be available.
CAR Tuesday, November 12th at 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
CLS Meet & Greet (New Move-Ins)
If you received an invitation from Marketing, come to meet your Community Life Services Department.
CYP Thursday, November 14th at 11:30 am
Clay Class
Create your own terracotta (clay) vessel or garden sculpture. We will be using the coil method of hand building with clay. Artist
Cheryl Crane Hunter will demonstrate this art adventure. Cost is $7 charged to your account for provided materials.
ART Thursday, November 14th at 1:00pm
SPOTLIGHT: IN HOUSE EVENTS (Continued)
PV Presents
Jim Reber will present his travel and photo show of “Amsterdam and the Netherlands.”
AUD Monday, November 18th at 11:00 am
Art History Class Discussions and power point will be used to present the history of art, cultural, and storytelling of each period. Topics include: - REALISM -IMPRESSIONISM -FAUVISM -SURREALISM
CYP Tuesday, November 19th at 1:00 pm
Johnny Griffin, Wilmington Regional Film Commission, Presentation Enjoy Danishes and beverages with Johnny Griffin, Director. He will be here to give an overview of the history of film industry in NC, some of the movies and tv series made here, and what an incentive really means. Question and answer session to follow.
AUD Tuesday, November 19th at 11:00 am
Downton Abbey Cocktail & Dinner Event for the Associate Appreciation Fund
Cocktails at 5:00 pm. Dinner from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Dress for the occasion. $15 per person. Please write your check to the associate appreciation fund. Sign up by November 13, 2019 No reserved seating. Tickets for this event will be distributed on November 15th by mail. This event is for Residents Only. th AUD Tuesday, November 19 at 5:00 pm
Amedisys Hospice Educational Join our hospice specialist in learning about the different types of advance directives and cover the advantages and disadvantages of each. We will also identify a variety of free resources that can help you complete your advance directives. AUD Wednesday, November 20th at 3:00 pm
SPOTLIGHT: OUTINGS Register by visiting the Senior Portal’s “Transportation and Outings” Calendar or the Activities Desk.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Please join us at the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, November 2nd The coach will leave Plantation Village at 9:30 am and return by 12 pm.
TR Saturday, November 2nd depart at 9:30am
Fun on the Farm
Do you like vintage cars? Come take a trip down memory lane and see the collection in an air-conditioned building then roam around the grounds. Space is limited; sign up at the Activities Desk or Senior Portal.
TR Tuesday, November 5th depart at 9:30am, return at 12:30pm
Myrtle Beach Shopping/Lunch
Finally, a trip to the Tanger Outlet in Myrtle Beach followed by a Dutch Family Style Lunch at the Infamous Paula Deen Family Kitchen. This trip will be a vigorous outing and limited in space. Please sign up by Monday, November 11th.
TR Friday, November 15th depart at 8:30 am return at 4:30pm
Extra Dinner Out
With the holidays approaching we thought we’d have an extra dinner out before things get too busy. Aromas Del Peru has been suggested to us and has great reviews.
TR Monday, November 18th depart at 5:00 pm
Neighborhood Dining
Join us on three monthly occasions for a Dutch treat with neighbors. Ladies Lunch Evening Dinner International Dining Rucker Johns Port Land Grille Si Senor Modern Mex November 13th November 20th November 27th 11:30 am 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
Local Coach Routes Committee Meetings Building/Area Meetings
November 2019 November 9th
Housekeeping 10:00 am. November 1st at 11:00 am. Local Coach-Ogden Area (PDR) Monday & Wednesday Building A Health and Safety 9:00 am.-11:00 am. Solarium A November 4th at 10:00 am. 1:00 pm.-3:00 pm. (PDR) Building B -Nov. 2
Friday 1:00 pm.-3:00 pm. Solarium B Leisure Services November 6th at 2:00 pm. Building C (CYP) Wilmington Coach Solarium C
Tuesday 9:00 am.-12:00 pm. Finance East Villas November 7th at 10:00 am. Thursday 1:00 pm.-4:00 pm. Cypress Room (PDR) Northwest Fine Dining Church Coach Auditorium November 12th at 3:00 pm. Sunday 8:45 am.-10:45 am. (PDR) West St. Marks Carolina Room Building and Grounds Sunday10:15 am.-12:45 pm. November 21st at 3:00 pm. Plantation Place Downtown (PDR) Parlor Two
Please commit when signing up Pre-Council for any form of transportation. November 18th at 10:00 am. (CYP) Coffee Chat
November 14th at 11:00 am. Resident Council November 21st at 11:00 am. (AU)
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WHAT’S NEW
➢ Publix Run: The local coach hours have been extended to 2 ½ hours on the 1st & 3rd Wed of each month. For those that are interested, you will now have the opportunity to shop at Publix during these times. ➢ Line Dancing: Line Dance class will be held on Fridays at 3:30pm instead of Monday in the Exercise Studio. ➢ Resident Run Trivia/Jeopardy: We will be having Resident Run Trivia/Jeopardy the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. November dates are November 3rd & November 17th at 3:00 pm in the Carolina Room. ➢ Toys for Tots: Boxes will be in the Lobby near the Front Desk. Please donate for those in need.
PLEASE NOTE:
➢ Dinner and a Film: “Lady Sings the Blues” (November 6th AU), “Wonder” (November 13th AU), “A League of Their Own” (November 20th AU), and “Girl Crazy“ (November 27th AU). Dinner is a buffet and starts at 5:30 pm. The show starts at 6:00 pm. A meal credit will be charged for dinner. ➢ Art History Course: led by Cheryl Crane Hunter is resuming this month. ➢ Aqua Zumba: We will have class on Friday, November 29th at 10:30am. Additional make Up days will be held on Saturday, November 23rd and November 30th. ➢ Met Opera: If you are interested in attending the 2019 Met Opera performances please contact Community Life Services. Sign-up sheets for each Opera are at the Activities Desk in the Olli book and on the Portal. We must have 5 or more to provide transportation. ➢ Technology Monday: There will be no class on November 18th. ➢ Great Decisions: No class for November or December. ➢ Mike’s Farms HO HO Christmas Show: Must be signed up by November 20th. ➢ International Dining: Please sign up for Si Senor by November 22nd. ➢ Building B Area Meeting: Will meet Saturday, November 2nd 10:00am ➢ Line Dancing: No class on November 29th. ➢ Changing of the Art: Art displays will be changed in the Pre-function Area in November. Watch 1395 for details. ➢ Bible Study Class: will meet in the Cypress Room on November 19th. ➢ Art History: will meet in the Cypress Room on November 19th
Week 1 November 1st – November 9th
Friday, November 1st Wednesday, November 6th 9:00am-Lapidary Class (AR) 9:00am- Men’s Coffee Hour (PDR) 9:00am-Senior Men’s Club (TR) 9:00am- Local Coach 10:00am-Ping Pong (CAR) 10:00am-Holy Communion (CYP) 10:00am-Friendly Writing Group Meeting (CYR) 10:00am-Brain HQ make-up (CAR) 11:00am-Colorin’ and Stitching’ (CAR) 11:00am-Double Deck Pinochle Game (CAR) 11:00am-Housekeeping Comm. Meeting (PDR) 1:00pm-Billiards (CAR) 1:00pm-Local Coach (TR) 1:00pm-Local Coach Transportation (TR) 1:00pm-Billiards (CAR) 2:00pm-Leisure Service Committee (CYP) 3:30pm- Line Dance Class (ES) 3:00pm-Ping Pong (CAR) 5:00pm- Friday Night Concert Series-(AU) “Tommy” 4:00pm-Meditation Sitting Group (ES) 5:30pm Dinner and a Film- (AU)-“Lady Sings the Saturday, November 2nd Blues” 9:00am-Dr. Maddock (RCC) 9:30am-Walk to End Alzheimer’s (TR) 10:00am-Building B Meeting (Solarium B) Thursday, November 7th 10:30am-Aqua Zumba 9:30am-Aloha Library (LIB) 12:15pm-Olli presents: Met Opera Puccine 10:00am-Acrylic Paint (ART) Turandot (TR) 10:00am-Finance Committee (PDR) 2:00pm-Matinee–(CYP) “Sully” 10:00am-Fall Screen & Balance Assessment (AU) 6:30pm-Cape Fear Stage Presents: We Will 1:00pm-Wilmington Coach Route (TR) Rock You (TR) 3:00pm-PV Singers Rehearsal (AU) TIME CHANGE TONIGHT 4:00pm-Great Courses (CYP) 4:30pm-Happy Hour (MAG) 7:00pm-Partners Bridge (CAR) Sunday, November 3rd 8:45am-Church Route to St. Marks (TR) 10:15am-Church Route (TR) Downtown Friday, November 8th 3:00pm-Resident Run Trivia/Jeopardy (CAR) 9:00am-Lapidary Class (AR) 9:00am-Senior Men’s Club (TR) 10:00am-Ping Pong (CAR) Monday, November 4th 10:00am-Friendly Writing Group Meeting (CYR) 9:00am-Men’s Coffee Hour (PDR) 11:00am-Colorin’ and Stitching’ (CAR) 9:00am-Local Coach (TR) 1:00pm-Local Coach (TR) 10:00am-Health & Safety Comm. Mtg (PDR) 1:00pm-Billiards (CAR) 1:00pm-Local Coach (TR) 3:30pm- Line Dance Class (ES) 1:00pm-Technology Monday (CYP) 5:00pm- Friday Night Concert Series-(AU) “Cats”
Tuesday, November 5th Saturday, November 9th 9:00am-Wilmington Coach Route (TR) 10:00am-All area meetings (except Building B) 9:30am-Fun on the Farm (TR) 10:30am-Aqua Zumba 10:00am-Escape the Coming Night Bible Study (CAR) 11:15am-Olli presents: Met Opera Puccini Madama 10:00am-Brain HQ make-up (CAR) BUTTERFLY (TR) 1:00pm-Nutrition of the Mature Population; 2:00pm-Matinee–(CYR) “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” Mindful Eating: Savor the Flavor (CAR) 4:30pm- Vocal Performance by Charley Strecker (AU) 6:30pm-Cape Fear Stage Presents: So You Think You Can Dance (TR) 7:00pm-Duplicate Bridge (CAR)
Week 2 November 10th – November 16th
Thursday, November 14th Sunday, November 10th 10:00am-Acrylic Paint (ART) 8:45am-Church Route to St. Marks (TR) 11:00am-Coffee Chat (AU) 10:15am-Church Route (TR) Downtown 11:30am-CLS Meet & Greet (CYP)-New Move Ins
12:00pm-Book Club Mtg (PDR)
1:00pm- Clay Class (ART)
1:00pm-Wilmington Coach Route (TR) Monday, November 11th 3:00pm-PV Singers Rehearsal (AU) 9:00am-Men’s Coffee Hour (PDR) 4:00pm-Great Courses (CYP) 9:00am-Local Coach (TR) 4:30pm-Happy Hour (MAG) 11:00am-Connections + (CYP) 7:00pm-Partners Bridge (CAR) 1:00pm-Local Coach (TR)
1:00pm-Technology Monday (CYP)
2:00pm-Monthly Documentary “Signs of
Humanity” (CYP) Friday, November 15th
8:30-4:30-Myrtle Beach Shopping/Lunch (TR)
9:00am-Lapidary Class (AR)
9:00am-Senior Men’s Club (TR) Tuesday, November 12th 10:00am-Ping Pong (CAR) 9:00am-Wilmington Coach Route (TR) 10:00am-Friendly Writing Group Meeting (CYR) 10:00am-Escape the Coming Night Bible Study (CAR) 11:00am-Colorin’ and Stitching’ (CAR) 11:00am-Carte Boutique Inc. Mobile Clothing (CAR) 1:00pm-Local Coach (TR) 1:00pm-Dr. Kerry Smith (RCC) 1:00pm-Billiards (CAR) 3:00pm-Fine Dining Comm. (PDR) 3:30pm- Line Dance Class (ES) 5:00pm-Olli presents: Master of Mayberry: The 5:00pm-Friday Night Concert Series-(AU) “Saturday Miraculous Life of Andy Griffin (TR) Night Fever“ 7:00pm-Duplicate Bridge (CAR) 6:00pm-Temple of Israel (TR)
Wednesday, November 13th Saturday, November 16th 9:00am- Men’s Coffee Hour (PDR) 2:00pm-Matinee–(CYR)“Out of Africa” 9:00am- Local Coach 6:30pm-Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents: 11:00am-Double Deck Pinochle Game (CAR) Latin Soul (TR) 11:30am-Ladies’ Lunch (TR)-Rucker Johns 6:30pm-Music on Market-Organ Music from 12:00pm-Olli program: The Art of Beer Wilmington to Paris (TR) Distribution (TR)
1:00pm-Billiards (CAR)
1:00pm-Local Coach Transportation (TR)
2:00pm-Wellness Seminar (ES)
3:00pm-Ping Pong (CAR) 4:00pm-Meditation Sitting Group (ES) 5:30pm Dinner and a Film- (AU)- “Wonder ”
Week 3 November 17th – November 23rd
Sunday, November 17th Thursday, November 21st 8:45am-Church Route to St. Marks (TR) 9:00am-Acrylic Painting Class (ART) 10:15am-Church Route (TR) 11:00am-Resident Council (AU) 3:00pm-Resident Run Trivia/Jeopardy (CAR) 1:00pm-Wilmington Coach Route (TR) 6:30pm-Cape Fear Stage Presents: Kenny G (TR) 3:00pm-Building & Grounds (PDR) 3:00pm-PV Singers Rehearsal (AU) 4:00pm-Great Courses (CYP) 4:30pm-Monthly Social (MAG) Monday, November 18th 6:30pm-NC Symphony: Bernstein & Copland (TR) 9:00am-Men’s Coffee Hour (PDR) 7:00pm-Partners Bridge (CAR) 9:00am-Local Coach (TR) 10:00am-PreCouncil Mtg. (CYP) 11:00am-PV Presents: “Amsterdam and the Netherlands” by Jim Reber (AU) Friday, November 22nd 1:00pm-NO Technology Monday - today only 9:00am-Lapidary Class (AR) 1:00pm -Local Coach 9:00am-Senior Men’s Club (TR) 5:00pm-Extra Dinner Out-Aromas Del Peru (TR) 10:00am-Ping Pong (CAR) 10:00am-Friendly Writing Group Meeting (CYP) 11:00am-Colorin’and Stitchin’ (CAR) 1:00pm Local Coach (TR) Tuesday, November 19th 3:30pm -Line Dance Class (ES) 9:00am -Wilmington Coach Route (TR) 5:00pm- Friday Night Concert Series (AU) Concert 10:00am-Escape the Coming Night Bible Study (CYP) Pianist Vladimir Svoysky
11:00am-Johnny Griffin, Wilmington Regional Film Commission Presentation (AU) 1:00pm-Four Week Art History Course (CYP) 5:00pm-Downton Abbey Fundraiser (AU) Saturday, November 23rd 7:00pm-Duplicate Bridge (CAR) 10:30am- Aqua Zumba Make Up Day (POOL) 11:15am-Olli presents: Met Opera Glass Akhnaten (TR)
2:00pm-Matinee–(CYR) ”The Aviator” Wednesday, November 20th
9:00am-Men’s Coffee Hour (PDR)
9:00am-Local Coach (TR)
11:00am-Double Deck Pinochle Game (CAR)
1:00pm-Local Coach including Publix (TR)
1:00pm-Billiards (CAR)
3:00pm-Ping Pong (CAR) 3:00pm-Amedisys Hospice Presentation (AU) 4:00pm-Meditation Workshop (ES) 5:00pm-Evening Dinner- (TR)- Port Land Grille 5:30pm-Dinner and a Film–(AU) “Singing in the Rain” 6:30pm-Cape Fear Stage Presents: That Golden Girls Show (TR)
Week 4 November 24th – November 30th
Sunday, November 24th th Saturday, November 30 8:45am-Church Route- St. Mark’s (TR) 10:30am- Aqua Zumba Make Up Day (POOL) 10:15am-Church Route-Downtown (TR) 2:00pm-Matinee (CYR)- “Our Souls at Night”
th Monday, November 25 9:00am -Men’s Coffee Hour (PDR) 9:00am-Local Coach (TR) 1:00pm -Local Coach (TR) 1:00pm-Technology Monday (PDR)
th Tuesday, November 26 9:00am-Wilmington Coach Route (TR) 10:00am -Escape the Coming Night Bible Study (CAR) 7:00pm-Duplicate Bridge (CAR)
th Wednesday, November 27 9:00am-Men’s Coffee Hour (PDR)
9:00am-Local Coach (TR) 11:00am-Double Deck Pinochle Game (CAR) 1:00pm-Local Coach (TR) 1:00pm-Billiards (CAR) 2:30pm-Cape Fear Stage Presents: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas (TR) 3:00pm-Ping Pong (CAR) 4:00pm-Meditation Sitting Group (ES) 5:00pm-International Dining (TR) –Si Senor 5:30pm-Dinner and a Film (AU) – “Girl Crazy”
Concentration for Kindness th Thursday, November 28 – Holiday Catherine Ibsen, Ph. D., RYT500 Happy Thanksgiving For Plantation Village October – 2019
Jhana, concentration, is a technical term in the Buddha’s tradition. It refers to a specific mental practice
and the results of the practice of holding our attention tightly focused on some object or experience. As Friday, November 29th we become more proficient at not being distracted, the state of the mind changes and deepens into what 9:00am-Lapidary Class (AR) are traditionally described as the four jhanas. The actual object that we attend to is not as important as 9:00am-NO Senior Men’s Club whether we can keep our attention focused on it. We want to hold that object or experience in our minds 10:00am-Ping Pong (CAR) so completely that nothing else comes into our mind except the awareness that we are focused. 10:00am-Friendly Writing Group Meeting (CYP)
10:30am-Aqua Zumba (POOL) I have been interested in concentration because it is the eighth step on the Eight-fold path, the sixth of 11:00am-Colorin’ and Stitching’ Club (CAR) the Seven Factors of Enlightenment and also because I am not good at it. I concentrate well when 1:00pm-Local Coach (TR) something interests me but we’re talking about using willful intention to concentrate on basically neutral 1:00pm-Billiards (CAR) objects. It turns out that what I like about meditation is that I enjoy thinking. When I meditate, I come up 3:30pm-NO Line Dance Class (ES) with new ways of seeing things, novel solutions to problems that I didn’t know I had, useful insights, and 5:00pm- Friday Night Concert Series (AU)-“Paul connections between concepts. While that can easily be done mindfully and there is nothing McCartney-Live Kisses” fundamentally wrong with thinking, it is not concentration. However, what I have noticed is that my
clearest thinking happens as I begin to get concentrated. So I really want to get better at concentration.
November 2019 WELLNESS Matters
Important Dates Cognitive Fitness Seminar Thursday, November 7th th Fall Screen Wednesday, November 13 2pm in the Exercise Studio Wednesday, November 13th Seminar Join Chris in the Exercise Studio for an educational th seminar on Cognitive Fitness! Learn how the brain Thursday, November 28 & th functions and changes over the lifetime. What can you do Friday, November 29 to combat age-related declines in cognitive function? What No Functional Pathways Classes is the difference between having a senior moment, for Thanksgiving Break Alzheimer’s and Dementia? Find out at this seminar! Exercise of the Month Bird Dog This exercise activates the core and back muscles. This can be done in the morning to help loosen stiff muscles. This can be done on the bed or on the floor. Start by reaching forward with your right hand. Then kick your left foot back. Return to the starting stance and repeat with the opposing Fall Screen limbs. November 7th 10:00am-3:00pm Auditorium This Fall Screen is provided by The Davis Community to get Plantation Village Residents the care that they need. A signup sheet will be located at the Activities Desk. An appointment time is not necessary but does allow the Therapy Staff to see as many residents as possible.
Concentration for Kindness 2 Catherine Ibsen, Ph. D., RYT500 For Plantation Village November – 2019
The practice of deep concentration can lead to exquisite states of joy and happiness which can spontaneously produce feelings of interconnectedness that lead to kindness. Another practice is to use concentration on kindness as the focal point for the cultivation of more kindness. This is a bhavana practice, a deliberate growth enhancing practice. The goal here is to train your brain to be more likely to default to kindness so you really become a kinder person. Don’t do this unless you really want to be a kinder person. If you’re not sure about that, consider that people who are kinder are happier. Kindness releases feel- good hormones, kindness eases anxiety, kindness is good for your heart, kindness prevents illness, and it can help you live longer. And more people like and want to be around you and that is good for your personal happiness. The only potential downside of kindness is that you may have some people not take you seriously and that problem isn’t likely to be solved with being unkind. To begin to practice using kindness as the focal point for concentration, we try to bring to mind a feeling of kindness. It can be how you feel toward a pet, a friend or a child. Somewhere in your memory, see if you can find the feeling of lovingkindness. This is the seed of the cultivation practice. Perhaps the seed is small, weak or hard to find. That is okay. Whatever you can find will be the seed that we are going to use to make the feeling grow stronger and more stable. Let this feeling become the focal point of your attention. It is what you are meditating on. Hold your attention on the feeling. It may take some time to stabilize the experience and to be able to really fill and hold your awareness on it. Then see if you can make it more intense. Imagine letting the feeling spread throughout your whole body. Maybe it feels warm and relaxed. Maybe you can put your hand on your heart to enhance the experience. You can add some words to the practice with phrases like ‘kindness is good for me’ or ‘I enjoy feeling kind.’ Continue at this level until you are comfortable with it and your body is completely perfused with the feelings of kindness. It is so delicious that your deepest desire is that happiness pervades the world. One of the things that happens to me when I begin to get concentrated is that novel ideas come up. I see a new way to solve a problem, a new perspective on a difficult situation, or an awareness of some aspect of how to deal better with a problem individual in my life. When the focal point of your concentration practice is kindness, it is possible for an insight about kindness to arise that will help you take the kindness to another level. You might see that it is hard for you to be kind to person X because they remind you of a bully from your childhood. You might realize that the person has been unkind to you because they are in their own emotional pain and it has nothing to do with you. Sometimes these insights allow us to let go of our resistance to kindness. Then we can be kinder spontaneously. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen with just one act of kindness. There has to be repetition for learning to occur. The mind requires practice to rewire for more kindness; to build brain real estate for kindness. The ultimate test of that new learning happens when you find that you are able to be kind in a situation that you might not ordinarily be kind. What do you think would be a good test of your newly learned kindness? It might just be that when someone says something nasty to you, you don’t take it personally. You just leave their nasty remark unaddressed. Being non-reactive is an act of kindness. Think about being kind in the worst possible circumstance. That’s when you get the A+ in kindness.
November Meditation Sitting Group 11/6, 11/13, & 11/27 from 4-4:30pm Meditation Workshop 11/20 from 4-5pm
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Attention Residents-Festival of Lights Information
One way to be involved with the Festival of Lights is to make a donation to the PV Memorial Fund. For a $50.00 donation to the Memorial Fund, FOL will make a plaque dedicated to a person or pet of your choice. The plaque will be placed at a location of your choice. If interested, please contact Peggy or Stan Nawrocki, 681-3818, before November 22, 2019. FOL is a resident sponsored event that contributed over $1300 to the Memorial Fund last year.
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DAVIS AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP HOLIDAY SALE NOW GOING ON! The Davis Auxiliary Gift Shop is filled with holiday items. If you're looking for something special or different - come peruse our shop. We're open:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday: 12 noon to 2 p.m.
We're also accepting holiday items to add to our sale. Sorry no trees!!! Contact: Judy Gentner, 319-6264 or Ginny Casterline, 686-5132 Thank you for your support!
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2019 Tree of Love requests have been delivered. Last year donations exceeded $6000. Your donation makes possible the many projects that enhance life at Davis and Champions Healthcare. This is the Davis Auxiliary only fundraising event. We ask for your support. Please be generous and donate to the Tree of Love. Remember you can dedicate a tree light, star and/or luminary to remember a loved one or someone special in your life. Questions? Contact: Sue Weidenhammer 686-4571 2019 Tree of Love Committee Chair
*********************************************************** MONTHLY GROUP EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE - This is a weekly schedule. All times and dates are identical during the month of November.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ______
FUNCTION FITNESS FUNCTION FITNESS FUNCTION FITNESS FUNCTION FITNESS FUNCTION FITNESS
8-8:50am 9-9:50am 8-8:50am 9-9:50am 8-8:50am
ES ES ES ES ES
AQUA TONE AQUA FLOW TAI CHI AQUA FLOW AQUA TONE 9-9:50 9-9:50am 10-10:50am 10-10:50am 9-9:50am ES Pool Pool Pool Pool AQUA TONE AQUA ZUMBA ZUMBA GOLD ZUMBA GOLD AQUA ZUMBA 9-9:50am 10-10:45 am 10-10:50am 10-10:50am 10-10:45am Pool Pool ES ES Pool AQUA ZUMBA PRACTICAL PILATES JOINTS IN MOTION- JOINTS IN MOTION- BALANCE 10-10:45am An Arthritis An Arthritis 10:30-11am 11-11:50am Foundation Pool Foundation ES PILATES ES 11am-11:50am 11am-11:50am MERRY YOGA 10:30-11am ES ES 11-11:50am ES STRENGTH AND STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CHAIR YOGA CONDITIONING ES
1-1:50pm 11-11:50am 1-1:50pm LINE DANCE
ES ES ES 3:30 pm
STRETCH AND Meditation Workshop STRETCH AND ES
BALANCE rd BALANCE 3 Wednesday 2-2:50pm 2-2:45pm 4-5:00pm *Norman *Greg ES ES
Combination Movie Month November brings a variety of classical movies to enjoy! Due to uncontrollable circumstances, in the event we have technical issues, the movie may be relocated or cancelled.
Sully The story of Chesley Sullenberger (Tom Hanks), an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight’s passengers and crew.
Showing in the (CYP) on Sat. November 2nd at 2:00 pm. 2016 |Biographical Drama | PG |Run time: 1hr. 36 min.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Nia Vardalos stars as a girl who creates a stir within her Greek family by falling for a guy, John Corbett, with one flaw-he’s not Greek!
Showing in the (CYP) on Sat. November 9th at 2:00 pm. 2002| Comedy | PG | Run time: 1 hr. 34 min.
Out of Africa Meryl Streep is a married woman in Kenya who falls for the charming adventurer Robert Redford.
Showing in the (CYP) on Sat. November 16th at 2:00 pm. 1985| Drama, Romance |PG |Run time: 2 hr. 41 min.
The Aviator
An epic biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator, Howard Hughes’ career, from the late 1920’s to the mid 1940’s.
Showing in the (CYP) on Sat. November 23rd at 2:00 pm. 2004|Drama | PG |Run time: 2hr. 50 min.
Our Souls at Night Jane Fonda and Robert Redford star as widow and widower who’ve lived next each other for years. The pair have almost no relationship, but that all changes when she tries to make a connection with her neighbor.
Showing in the (CYP) on Sat. November 30th at 2:00 pm. 2017|Drama, Romance | PG |Run time: 1hr. 43 min.
SENIOR MEN’S CLUB: Coach leaves at 9:00 am from the Gallery (pre-function) area. Must have 5 signed up to provide transportation.
Nov 1 UNCW Update By Chancellor Jose Sarterelli Arranged by Jim DeFrance Note: We will meet at the 1st Baptist Activities Center at 1939 Independence Blvd. with coffee at 9:15am and program at 10am. Please do not arrive before 9:15 because their preschool drop-off does not end until 9am. Nov 8 Cape Fear River Watch
By Burdette Kemp, Riverkeeper Arranged Sam Daniluk Nov 15 Rheumatology By Dr. Gregory Schimizzi, MD Arranged by Tom Getz Nov 22 Retirement Communities By John Frye, Manager of Trinity Landing (Which Is Under Construction) Arranged by Tom Getz Nov 29 No Meeting, Thanksgiving weekend
The annual dues for 2020 are $80 and are due by December 20. Please bring your check made out to “Senior Men’s Club” to a meeting or mail it to our Treasurer, Tom Lefebrve, 236 Foxwood Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409.
MONTHLY DOCUMENTARY PRESENTS: Signs of Humanity Monday, November 11th @ 2pm CAR Run time: 1 hr 2 min
Signs of Humanity explores themes of home, homelessness, and compassion. Artist and Professor Willie Baronet has bought over 1,000 homeless signs from people on the streets since 1993, and uses them to create installations to raise awareness about homelessness. In 2014, he drove across the U.S. buying signs and talking to the people behind them. This is a film about that trip.
COMMUNITY ARTS
Thalian Hall Wilson Center Thalian Association Community Theatre We Will Rock You
Presents: Matilda Saturday, November 2nd 7:30 pm th Sunday, January 5 3:00 pm Departing at 6:30 pm Departing at 2:00 pm Wilmington Symphony: Latin Soul Call 910.632.2285 for tickets Saturday, November 16th 7:30 pm
Departing at 6:30 pm.
Chamber Music Wilmington presents: Quartetto De Cnemona Kenny G th Sunday, November 3rd 4:00 pm Sunday, November 17 7:30 pm NO TRANSPORATION PROVIDED BY PV Departing at 6:30 pm
Call 910.962.3500 for tickets That Golden Girls Show! Wednesday, November 20th 7:30 pm
Departing at 6:30 pm Music on Market
Organ Music from Wilmington to Paris Saturday, November 16th 7:30 pm NC Symphony: Bernstein & Copland Departing at 6:30 pm Thursday, November 21st 7:30 pm Departing at 6:30 pm Call 910.762.9693 for tickets
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Wednesday, November 27th 3:30 pm Metropolitan Opera Departing at 2:30 pm PUCCINI-TURANDOT
Saturday, November 2nd 1:00pm Departing at 12:00 pm The Midtown Men th Thursday, December 5 7:30 pm Madama Butterfly Departing at 6:30 pm Saturday, November 9th 1:00 pm Departing at 11:15 am Call 910.362.7999 for tickets
Akhnaten Saturday, November 23rd 1:00 pm Departing at 11:15 am
Call 910.962.3195 for tickets
Answering the Call
A Story of Everyday Valor
Available now – Makes a wonderful Christmas gift for anyone who loves history or for a family member who knows the residents showcased in the book.
Come get your copy from the Marketing Department – Limited copies available.
All proceeds benefit local veterans charities