www.fallsrun.org Fredericksburg, Va. SEPTEMBER 2015 Residents embrace volunteerism Looking ahead to by Donna Natemeier FRCA election Many residents generously by Norm Kolb, chair, FRCA Election Committee volunteer their time and energy This fall’s election for the Falls Run for the betterment of Falls Run Community Association Board of and the surrounding communi- Directors will fill four positions ties. Here are some examples: created by the term expirations of Don Horan, Don McCreary, The Greater Falls Run Stephanie Mounts and Wilma Lions Club, which counts Murphy. The nomination period 82 residents among its 84 (L-R): Kurt Martz, Kate Martz, Bill York, Beth Kelley and Joanne is Oct.1-15. However, the election members, participated in York help “stuff the truck” with donated groceries for S.E.R.V.E. committee urges residents to think S.E.R.V.E.’s “Stuff the Photo by Jim Purton about suitable nominees early in Truck” food drive on July 25 at the Bill and Joanne York helped collect the process. Giant on Warrenton Road. Lions 1,409 pounds of food and $263 An insert in the October Gazette Jackie Carter, Art Gabler, Garry in cash. “The groceries mean two will include the official nomination and Jessie Haun, Beth Kelley, Kurt weeks of food for 42 families,” says form. We are again making the and Kate Martz, Carol Murcek, Roberta Schreiber, first vice presi- nomination forms available begin- Wilma Murphy, Donna Natemeier, dent, S.E.R.V.E. “And the money ning Sept.1. You may request a form by contacting Norm Kolb, Karen Pierce, Jim and Michele will help up to three families avoid committee chair (540-373-5005 Purton, Harry and Louise Ravert, eviction or having their utilities or [email protected]). Norma Sain, Paul Watson, and turned off.” Because the board’s decisions directly affect owners of single- Jim Purton was honored with the so many wonderful people through family and villa homes, as well as Lions of Virginia Distinguished this program, and we are happy to the future of our community, the Humanitarian Award for his share the joy of volunteering.” annual election is one of the most outstanding work as president important Falls Run events. What can you do to ensure that the deci- of the Lions Project for Canine sion making remains in capable Companions for Independence hands? Take part in the election and as a puppy raiser, along with process. Nominate a qualified his wife, Michele. The couple has candidate, or become one yourself. raised eight puppies and works to This is a unique opportunity to be spread the word to Lions Clubs heard and to make a difference. in support of the service dog program. “The true reward as volunteer puppy raisers for Lions Please take a Project for Canine Companions for moment to Independence is seeing the signifi- NOMINATE cant change these dogs make in the (L-R): Immediate Past Pres. Bill York, Past District Gov. Woody Woodard, Jim Purton and Michele SOMEONE lives of those who receive them,” TODAY! Purton with puppy-in- training, Kappa. says Jim. “Michele and I have met Photo by Brenda Dudley 2 Falls Run GAZETTE September 2015 Falls Run Gazette Updated resident The Falls Run Gazette is the directory coming official publication of the Falls Run Community. The magazine, in 2016 distributed to all Falls Run resi- by Susanne Lazanov, staff writer dences, is published 11 times per year, monthly with a combined An updated version of the resident Check the activities page on directory will be delivered to each July-August issue. the rear of the calendar insert home early next year. To ensure the in this issue for information Editor: position vacant highest degree of accuracy, please about signing up for dine Acting editor: Keith Marine check your current listing by doing around, the international pot one of the following: luck dinner and the crafter/ Staff writers: ■ Log onto the online directory vendor fair. Connie Block in the “Members” area of Barbara Chadwick fallsrun.org from your home Elizabeth Clements Jeanette Doolittle computer or the resident access Joan Frank computer at the Center. (If you Art Gabler do not have a password, follow Congratulations Donna Kappler the directions on the website’s Reinhard and Elke Susanne Lazanov home page.) Ortmann on their 50th Judy Rao ■ View the printout of the direc- wedding anniversary Sue Silvers tory at the Center. Susan Smart If you need to make additions Contributing writers: or corrections, please see Holly Chuck Heath Crawford, administrative assis- Mary Washington Mary Mork tant, at the Center for the required ElderStudy: Staff photographer: update form, and return it to the Rachael Nieves concierge no later than Sept. 30. opportunities for Advertising manager: Residents will have the opportunity lifelong learners to advertise their home-based busi- Keith Marine Mary Washington ElderStudy [email protected] ness in the directory. For more is a membership organization information, please contact our of retirement-age people who activities director, Keith Marine, share a love of learning. Each Falls Run at 540-371-4563. semester offers approximately 40 two-hour sessions on Community Association diverse subjects, led mostly President: by college faculty and other Don McCreary In memoriam professionals, at the University of Mary Washington Stafford General manager: Thomas (Tom) Bevell, husband of Sylvia Bevell campus in a zero-step access Anthony Lugo building with ample parking. (540) 899-9958 Rita Brizzi, mother of Dona Members may attend as [email protected] Ruthanne Len many sessions as they choose. Activities director: The new-member fee for The Falls Run community 2015-2016 is $72. For Keith Marine extends sincere sympathy (540) 371-4563 more information and an to the families on the loss [email protected] application, please visit of their loved one. www.ElderStudy.com. © 2015 Falls Run Community Association September 2015 Falls Run GAZETTE 3 Who knew? Ann Holt The idea of collaborative art appealed to Ann, as she explored creating a new project for the group. An original photo by photogra- pher/artist, Taylor Cullar, was selected as a resource and divided into five canvas panels. A more difficult task was how to pair the ten participating artists with unique personalities and enable the sharing of talents and energies toward a successful collaboration. The end result is the five-piece painting currently on the wall in our Center’s resident services area. The first panel was done by Taylor Ann Holt Cullar and Betty Martley; the Photo by Rachael Nieves second, by Lina Wright and Mi-Ja earned a fine arts degree from Han; the third panel was done by by Susan Smart, staff writer Mary Washington College, where See Who knew? Ann Holt Ann Holt was in the third grade she says a professor had her painting on page 11, column 2 when her teacher introduced her large scale to help her loosen up. to art museums, great painters and Ann believes the more exposure famous art works. And she’s been you have to art, the more you will painting ever since! appreciate and embrace its different forms. Ann and her husband, Donn, moved to Falls Run in 2003 Soon after coming to Falls Run, after both retired from federal Ann joined the painting workshop, government agencies. As a commu- which she states is not a class but nications officer, Ann designed rather a group of independent artists publications and prepared briefings who enjoy getting together to share and presentations that often went ideas, paint, collaborate and critique to the White House and Congress. one another’s work. Like others Call for artists But painting has been her life’s in the group, Ann is also active in passion, one that has helped her the Fredericksburg art community. Residents who wish to learn about herself and about art Following a workshop on collab- participate and show their in general. orative art, Odette Anderson and artworks (watercolors, oils, Henry Fink offered an idea for a acrylics, pencil, pastels, Ann is originally from Texas, project of “found art” created by collage and mixed media) where she met her husband while several of our own artists. Meg in the Oct. 17 Falls Run in college. After graduation, they Martin’s knowledge of collage tech- Community Art Show traveled while Donn served in the niques helped support the idea, should contact Ann Holt U.S. Air Force. Wherever they resulting in the large piece that was ([email protected] or landed, Ann studied art. After displayed in the Center and in the 540-361-1966) no later than moving to Virginia, she attended England Run Library. Sept. 30. George Mason University and 4 Falls Run GAZETTE September 2015 Do You Hear, But Not Understand? 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(540) 548-7633 www.AscentAudiologyFredericksburg.com 2569 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 September 2015 Falls Run GAZETTE 5 A GARDEN PARTY [t\ ou are invited to be the guest of the Falls Run Garden Grunts Y at a garden party on Sept.19, between 10am and noon. \ t [ by Mary Henderson, chair, Garden Grunts The second annual garden party on the Center veranda will feature refreshing drinks and all kinds of homemade goodies provided by the Falls Run Gardeners (“The Garden Grunts”) for you to enjoy in the company of your neighbors.