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President’s
Message
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CARmelot
Celebration
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Living
Legacies
Arbor Acres Community News & Events
Autumn 2012
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Board
Member
Profile
Corpening
Building’s
new exterior.
Renovated Corpening Building
Almost Ready for Occupancy
From the inside out, Corpening Building
is undergoing a major makeover. The
exterior boasts brick and stucco, while
the interior will have beautiful hallways
and functional apartments designed for
scaled-down independent living. Each
of the twenty apartments has a kitchen
with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and
cabinetry; a washer/dryer; a bedroom;
and a bathroom with walk-in shower
compatible with seated bathing. For more
information or to schedule a tour, please
contact Lynn Ross at 336-748-4645.
Spacious
kitchens
have been
designed
for personal
convenience.
Bay windows let in plenty of light.
Colorfully painted hallways await carpeting.
Arbor Acres News & Events are always available online at www.arboracres.org

the
President’s Message
Growth & New Possibilities
We tore down a house last week on
West 25th Street, a residence on
adjoining property Arbor Acres had
purchased years ago. The former
owner now resides at Arbor Acres. She
accepted letting go of the old place to
permit construction of five new homes
for future residents. The heart, however,
releases more slowly.
The empty space where the house once
stood feels disquieting now. I imagine
spirits afoot, displaced shadows looking
for the vanished context of their
existence. Sadness lingers after a house
vanishes. Perhaps the energies generated
by lived lives hover, mourning for the
missing walls that once held them. The
sadness passes. All things do.
“Is nothing to be left unmoved?” “Can
we stop the egg beater here?” Last week
I cleaned my office, tearing down paper
piles, reading old notes, shredding
documents. In demolishing these piles
I too released into the atmosphere old
energies, among them these plaintive
words from residents weary with
change. These notes remind me how
very hard it is for human beings to let
go of the familiar.
We spend our lives hoping to preserve
loved status quos, then, in a moment,
walls fall, rooms are repurposed, traffic
patterns shift. People depart or retire, or
die. The world turns upside down and
like spirits exiled from a demolished
home we are afoot in the remains of a
life that once was. What is the enduring
context for our existence when nothing
remains as is?
At 60, I have
become reflective.
If life is a series of
houses we build
and demolish
on our path to
becoming, how many have I required
to get this far? Childhood, adolescence,
adulthood, middle age, all cherished
houses of passage, “Bethabaras” in
Moravian parlance. Halls of academia.
A precious career. Time with parents,
time with children. Yes, life from the
perspective of 60 seems very much
about building and inhabiting houses in
succession only to have them torn down
by bulldozers, most arriving driverless out
of nowhere.
W. David Piner
In these years that Arbor Acres has been
my professional habitation, I have walked
on eggs to preserve the stability that
residents deserve and crave. I have also
been the savage egg beater, the agent of
transformation for the sake of Arbor Acres
perpetual becoming. The literal bulldozers
we’ve endured for years attest to the
maxim that nothing remains the same.
All things, and we, either grow or decline.
Soon the Board will be planning yet again
for the future, seeking to discern the shape
of the new house that Arbor Acres for the
good of its residents must become. No
more literal bulldozers please. We’ve had
enough. But still the future will demand
change, new programs, new leaders, new
purposes for old spaces to accommodate
shifting resident interests. The shadow
side of change is demolition. The sun-side
of it? Growth and new possibilities, the
process of creation, the enduring context
of human existence.
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FUN FACT: There are now 74 Named Funds which provide financial assistance to
residents. The most recent is the W. David Piner Fund, established, in perpetuity, by
residents, Board members, staff and friends in honor of his sensational sixtieth birthday.

Pageantry everywhere, it’s CARmelot tonight!
On Thursday, September 27, Arbor Acres was
transformed into a medieval court, complete with
King CARthur, Queen “Ginanbeer,” Dancing
Knights, fair damsels and even a dragon. For ten
years residents, staff and guests have supported
Edible Evenings, a fund-raiser for Senior Services’
Meals-on-Wheels program. Chaired this year
by Robert and Cama Merritt and chairpersonsin-training,
Winborne and Chan Chandler,
CARmelot raised over $31,546.00 for
Meals-on-Wheels.
FUN FACT: 2012 marks the tenth year
Arbor Acres has supported Meals-on-Wheels.
Past evenings include
CARbeque, CARnival,
CARibbean, CARtoon,
CARolina, CARdi
Gras, and CAR Wars.
Including CARmelot,
these Edible Evenings
have raised over
$227,000 for
Meals-on-Wheels. 3

Arbor Acres’
Living Legacies
As Arbor Acres settles into its third decade
and changes to the campus continue, it is
perhaps our living legacies who provide an
unbroken thread of continuity.
Harriett Hill moved to Arbor Acres from
Florida, and lived in the very first house
on campus. The view from her front
porch was a peach orchard, a remnant
of the Children’s Home farm land. Years
later, her daughter, Bunky Stockton,
also calls Arbor Acres home. “When my
mother moved here I thought she was
quite elderly - but she was a lot younger
than I am now,” laughs Bunky. “She was
here 23 years, and I hope to surpass that.
It’s easy living at Arbor Acres.”
Many people come to Arbor Acres
because their children live close by, and
Charlotte and Charles Shaffer were no
exception. “It doesn’t seem too long
ago that my parents
moved here from Chapel
Hill,” muses Winborne
Chandler, who, with
her husband, Chan, was
the first to move into
Asbury Neighborhood.
“My father had been my
mom’s primary care-giver,
which was hard. It was
the most wonderful thing
when they came to Arbor
Acres, because he could
do things he liked, such
as playing croquet, while feeling secure
that my mother was being well taken
care of in a loving way.” As for Winborne
and Chan’s experience so far, she says it’s
Carlene Judy, Arbor Acres resident
Talk about coincidence – Bunky Stockton’s (l)
mother and Winborne Chandler’s (r) parents
lived in the same house on Bayberry Circle.
been fantastic on every level. “When we
decided to downsize, moving to Arbor
Acres was the natural thing for us to do,”
she explains. “We’re fortunate that it was
not a crisis-driven decision. We’ve been
able to meet new people, do new things,
while still maintaining friendships out
in the community – we’ve loved every
minute of it and hope everybody is as
happy here as we are.”
Margaret and Carl Judy
had already made a huge
move – from Korea, where
they served as United
Methodist missionaries, to
Asheboro, NC – when they
relocated to Arbor Acres.
They first lived in a house,
then moved to other parts
of campus which could
better meet their individual
needs. “They loved it here,”
says Carlene Judy, herself
a relatively new resident at Arbor
Acres. “My mother enjoyed Sharps and
Flats, and Dad participated in events
first in Independent Living, then in
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FUN FACT: While parent/child legacies
are well represented at Arbor Acres, other
family relationships are too, including
one set of identical twins.
Dick (l) and Tom (r) Stockton.

MemoryCare. They were comfortable
and well cared for, which meant so much
to my brother, my sisters, and me.” The
family was especially impressed with
the staff, so much so that when the
opportunity for a new house, designed to
her specifications, arose at Arbor Acres
earlier than she anticipated, Carlene took
advantage of it. “It was kind of weird in
that I hadn’t planned to come here so
soon,” says Carlene, who is often seen
zipping around campus in her bright
yellow chair, “but I’m glad I did. Everyone
has welcomed me with open arms.”
When her son started making gentle
suggestions that she think about coming
to Arbor Acres, Beulah Vey Martin
did not take kindly to the idea. She
was fine in her house, thank you very
much! However, as her neighbors fell
ill or moved to be near their children,
she realized that the best thing for her
– and her family – was to be in a place
that offered continuing care. “There
was never a question of where she
would come,” says her son, John. “Arbor
Acres was by far the most impressive
place, which is very well true today.” So
impressed was John that he, too, looked
no further than Arbor Acres when he
retired. Today he enjoys the pastoral
setting of his house on Cokesbury, and
has played piano for the Sharps and
Flats as well as evening vespers. “I’m so
thankful I moved when I did,” he states
emphatically. “I’ve been very
happy.”
It seems only natural that Betty
Lake Orr should be living at
Arbor Acres, but the decision
was not an easy one for her.
Her children live in Charlotte
and encouraged her to look
at retirement communities
there, and she found the idea
of starting over in a new place
intriguing. Lucky for us that
John Martin loves his quiet corner of the world.
the roots planted at Arbor Acres by her
parents, Julian and Elizabeth Lake, were
strong enough to keep her here. “In
1989, Mother and Daddy moved to a
house on Gilead Court (now the site of
Bayberry cluster homes) and loved Arbor
Acres immediately – even though they
were Presbyterians,” laughs Betty. “It
was a gift to us children to know they
were being well cared for.” When Betty
herself needed support after a difficult
year, she found it at Arbor Acres. “I feel
protected and secure,” she says. “The
staff is so responsive, I live in beautiful
surroundings, and I’ve made so many
new friends. I was hesitant to move to
Arbor Acres, thinking I was too young,
but to my surprise, I’ve met residents
younger than I!” I’m glad I came when
I did – it’s better to come early rather
than wait too long. My children are very
happy I’m here, and I feel blessed.”
Betty Lake Orr in St. Francis Garden, in front of the Golden
Raintree, planted in honor of her father, Julian Lake.
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End-of-Year Giving Makes a Difference
In this season of grateful reflection,
thank you for sustaining the spirit of
Arbor Acres. As you prepare for endof-year
donations, remember our 34
residents who receive financial assistance
and need a lifeline of support to cover
costs for monthly fees and critical
medical expenses. Please use the enclosed
envelope or our secure site for an online
donation at www.arboracres.org.
Click on “Charitable Giving,” then
“Donate Now”. Your gift makes a
difference.
the
Arbor
Acres
Wish
List
4 Rojo Cushions for Fitzgerald Health Center ($465 each)
Special cushions which conform to an individual’s body shape,
providing extra support and comfort to residents in wheelchairs.
10-Passenger Van with chair lift for Asbury Place ($40,000)
Enables more residents in Asbury Place to travel
to events both on and off campus.
Blue Ray/DVD players ($250 each)
For three areas of campus: MemoryCare,
Fitzgerald Health Center, and Retirement Center.
Raised Garden Beds for Asbury Place ($10,000)
Provides therapeutic gardening spot for residents in Asbury Place.
The Strickland
Garden Statue
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Fall is the perfect time to enjoy an
afternoon in the Strickland Garden
at Asbury Place. Dramatic skies and
brilliant colors of autumn blooms
provide the perfect foil for one of
Arbor Acres’ outdoor pieces of art, a
hand-carved, white Italian marble,
statue. Originally in new residents
Betty and Bob Stickland’s home, she
now lends her grace and beauty to
all who pass by. “Bob and I just love
her,” says Betty Strickland. “She’s so
serene and peaceable. We lived with
her very comfortably for many years.
She never caused us any problems -
she just brought us happiness, and
we wanted to share that joy.”

Meet Board Member
James H. Corrigan
The oldest of seven children, Jim was born in Baltimore,
Maryland. He served in the Navy during World War
II and through the GI Bill attended Duke University,
acquiring a degree in mechanical engineering. His first
employer, Revere Copper, transferred him to Atlanta,
where he met Barbara, to whom he’s been married for
61 years. The Corrigans and their three children, Ann,
Jim and Michael, moved to Winston-Salem in 1967 and
Jim joined Archer, the packaging division for R.J. Reynolds. Jim left RJR in 1980
and spent the next 17 years of his career with Mebane Packaging Group before he
retired. “It’s an hour commute each way”, said Jim, “and to make good use of the
time, I listened to 350 books on tape!”
James Corrigan, Board Member.
Barbara and Jim moved to Arbor Acres in 2004, choosing an apartment in the
newly-constructed Stockton Building. Jim joined the Board of Directors as one
of three resident members in 2006; his third term on the Board concludes this
December. During his tenure, Jim has served on the Building and Grounds,
Board Development, and Marketing committees. “I had an interest in governance
and wanted to get involved,” he says. “Sitting on a committee is a way to learn
the complexities of running a Continuing Care Retirement Community. My six
years on the Board have been exciting as we planned for much-needed changes on
campus – the expansion of MemoryCare and building of Asbury Place.”
Jim has high hopes as Phase II of long-range planning takes shape. The renovation
of the Corpening Building is almost completed, and work has begun in earnest
on the fitness area. Next on the Board agenda: discussion of the renovation of the
dining rooms and Fitzgerald Health Center. In addition to all the building, the
Board is working on a succession plan and is reviewing the mission statement.
“The future is bright for Arbor Acres,” says Jim, “but we need to be continuously
forward-thinking if we want to respond to the expectations of the next generation
of residents and remain one of the top retirement communities in the country.”
FUN FACT: The original white brick
walls flanking the entrance to Arbor
Acres came a’ tumblin’ down this
summer to make way for signage
identifying our entrances at Susanna
Wesley Drive and Aldersgate Drive.
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Arbor Acres
Event Calendar
Friday, November 2
Rosemary Harris and
Pamela Howland Present:
George Sand and Frederic Chopin
Sunday, December 2
Christmas Tea for Asbury Place,
Fitzgerald Health Center
and MemoryCare
Thursday, December 6
Sharps and Flats
Christmas Concert
Tuesday, December 11
Christmas Dinner Party
for Retirement Center
Tuesday, December 18
Shepherd Singers present:
Sounds of the Season
“Blue Mountain,” by North Carolina artist Elaine Dowdell,
greets visitors to Berrier Front Lobby.
Arbor Acres Board of Directors
Chair: Anita H. Ogburn
Chair-elect: Victoria P. Hunt
Secretary: Alexander R. Beaty
Treasurer: William F. Womble, Jr.
Bishop: Larry M. Goodpaster
President: W. David Piner
William L. Ball, Jr.
David B. Blanco
Nancy S. Cannon
Coy C. Carpenter
James H. Corrigan
Nicholas A. Daves
L. Duane Davis
Timothy Davis
Amy M. Egleston
Donald F. Eppert
James W. Ferree
Richard V. Fulp
James A. Gallaher
Susan R. Hauser
Ralph H. Holthouser
Lisa P. Purcell
Brenda M. Robertson
Susan S. Schwartz
Mary Preston H. Yates
1240 Arbor Road
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
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