September - Arbor Acres

September

Proof of Heaven Author 

to Speak at Arbor Acres 

Fibber McGee Breaks Record! 

Proceeds from the 2013 Fibber 

McGee sale totaled $1665 - a 

new record! The third annual 

sale, which was hosted by the 

volunteers of the Village Shop on 

August 2, raised funds to support 

the Residents’ Assistance Fund. 

“Just my size!” exclaims 

Helen Caines, Martha Kirby were delighted 

Co-chairs Helen Caines and 

co-chair. 

with the response from residents 

to their request for donations, 

and with the support of residents and staff 

who came out to shop. “Everyone was just great 

– the donors, residents, staff and volunteers,” exclaimed 

Helen. “We couldn’t do it without them,” 

added Martha. Other Village Shop volunteers who 

assisted with the sale included Diane Crichlow, 

Judy Culley, Chris Hollingsworth, Molly Johnson, 

Margaret Keely, Mary Alice Love, Jo McCall, Phyllis 

Newsome and Ann Purcell. All items that did not 

sell were donated to Sunny Side Ministries who 

will give them to needy clients. 

Monday, September 16 

2:00 pm, Robinson Hall 

or 

Tuesday, September 17 

2:00 pm, Fellowship Hall 

Many folks at Arbor Acres could easily say about Dr. 

Eben Alexander that “we knew him when....” 

A few can say they knew him when he went to 

church at Centenary or went to school at Summit. 

Some can say they knew him simply as the son of 

resident Betty Alexander and the late Dr. Eben Alexander, 

Jr. 

Today, almost everyone can say they know him as 

the author of Proof of Heaven, an amazing account 

of his near-death experience. 

Dr. Alexander has been on the cover of Time magazine, 

has been a featured guest on Oprah’s Super 

Soul Sunday show, and this month will be sharing 

his experience with us. He will offer two similar 

presentations, exclusively for the Arbor Acres community, 

so mark your calendars. 

See Tuesday, September 17 for more information. 

“It’s an extraordinary set of skins,” says model Judy 

Culley to volunteer Chris Hollingsworth and cochair 

Martha Kirby.

Icon Legend 

September Events 

Wednesday, September 4 

Sunday, September 1 

11:00 am Morning Worship Service 

led by Rev. Bert Sanders 

Robinson Hall 

6:30 pm Vespers led by Rev. Bert Sanders 

Fellowship Hall 


Labor Day 

11:30 am - Labor Day Lunch Buffet 

1:30 pm Lakeside Dining Room 

See back page for menu. Call Erin Collins, ext. 1301, 

or Joshua, ext. 1225, at the Concierge Desk, to make 

your reservations. 


10:00 am Bible Study 

led by Revs. Jim Long and Bert Sanders 

Jean Steelman Chapel 

2:00 - End of Summer Ice Cream Social 

4:00 pm Womble Terrace 

Been hankering for some good old-fashioned 

ice cream? Come out this afternoon 

and taste the best around - Janice Lutz-Vanhoy’s 

delicious homemade, in flavors both 

tried and true and a bit unusual. 

4:00 - Arbor Afternoons 

5:30 pm with violinist Ted Hawkins 

Bay Window 

7:00 pm Vespers led by Rev. Karen Roberts 

Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 

Lexington 


Thursday, September 5 

3:30 pm Holy Communion offered by 

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 

Robinson Hall 

7:00 pm Thursday Night at the Movies 

with Jim Shertzer: Chasing Ice 


Acclaimed photographer James Balog, once a skeptic 

about climate change, reveals shocking evidence 

of global warming in this film produced by National 

Geographic. Time-lapse cameras compress years 

into seconds and capture mountains of glacial ice 

that melt before our eyes. 75 minutes. (2013) (NR) 

Friday, September 6 

10:00 am- Carté Boutique 

2:00 pm Fellowship Hall 

Shop in the comfort of Fellowship Hall as Carté 

Boutique returns with fashionable outfits by Alfred 

Dunner, colorful sweaters, and the latest in jewelry 

and accessories. Credit cards, cash, and checks accepted. 

Family members are welcome. 

2:00 - It’s Great to be a Grandparent Social 

4:00 pm Bay Window 

Enjoy an afternoon snack and take a look at the 

Grandparents Brag Wall outside of the living room. 

2:30- Great Courses DVD: 

3:00 pm “Myths of Aging – Magical Substances” 

The Ball Room in the Fitness Center 

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Happy Grandparents Day 

11:00 Morning Worship Service 


Robinson Hall 

6:30 pm Vespers led by Rev. Douglas Suggs 



9:00 am Brag Wall item retrieval 

Library 

Stop by Misty’s office (in the library) and pick up 

your Grandparents Day Brag Wall items. 

1:30 pm Sharps and Flats Rehearsal 


This one’s for real! Join fellow residents for the 

Sharps and Flats’ first rehearsal of the season. To 

sign up, call Misty, ext. 1263. 

7:00 pm Bingo 



8:00 am - Arbor Acres Physical Activity Day 

tomorrow Bay Window 

morning 

It’s “Physical Activity For Everyone” month, and 

we’re acknowledging it with a campus-wide event. 

There are four parts to the event: 

Part 1) Sign up to participate. Come to the Bay 

Window between 8:00 and 10:00 this morning. 

You’ll receive a form on which to record your physical 

activities. 

Part 2) Engage in some sort of physical activity. 

Walking, swimming, lifting weights, an exercise 

class - anything that gets you moving counts. 

Part 3) Keep a record of the exercise you do from 

when you sign up to 9:59 am tomorrow. 

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Part 4) Drop your completed form in the designated 

box at the Fitness Center entrance by 9:59 am 

tomorrow (Wednesday, September 11). 

At the conclusion of Senior Shape Up, Katherine will 

draw a form from the box and bestow upon one 

lucky winner a prize. 




1:00 - Resident Directory Photographs 

2:00 pm Bay Window 

Have your picture taken (or retaken) for the Resident 

Directory. 

7:00 pm “Causes, Consequences and Cures for 

Aging-Related Weight Gain” 

presented by Barb Nicklas, Ph.D. 


Wondering why your pants seem to 

have shrunk ...and you haven’t even 

put them in the dryer? Thinking 

maybe the sizes these days sure do 

run small? Or are you doing all the right things but 

those pounds keep piling on? Tonight, Barb Nicklas, 

Ph.D., a professor of Internal Medicine, Gerontology, 

and Geriatric Medicine at Wake Forest School 

of Medicine, addresses the causes of weight gain in 

aging people and what we can do to curtail it. There 

will be plenty of time after her 30-minute presentation 

for questions. 


10:30 am Lunch at Anton’s and 

Greensboro Science Center 

Meet in Berrier Front Lobby 

The Carolina SciQuarium is part of Greensboro 

Science Center’s three-phase plan to unite the finest 

features of an aquarium, zoological park, and 

science museum in one attraction. In addition to 

seeing penguins, otters, monkeys and pandas, you 

can explore extreme weather, human anatomy, and

prehistoric artifacts. $10.50 for museum ticket - 

your account will be charged. Please bring means 

of payment for lunch. Call Joshua, ext. 1225, at the 

Concierge Desk to sign up or do so on your own at 

the Bay Window by Friday, September 6. 

7:00 pm Vespers led by Rev. Jim Long 


Noon 


Men’s Club Luncheon 

Guest Speaker: Hobie Cawood, 

President-Chairman Emeritus 

of Old Salem, Inc. 


3:00pm United Methodist Women, Circle #2 

Gathering Place 

7:00 pm Twin City Stage Presents: 

The Philadelphia Story 


(show starts at 7:30 pm) 

One day before her marriage to a successful businessman, 

haughty socialite Tracy Lord is sure of herself 

and her future. With the surprise arrival of both 

her ex-husband and a handsome tabloid reporter, 

however, Tracy’s perfect vision of herself is shaken 

to the core. In this witty comedy, Tracy realizes that 

sometimes getting what you want means learning 

to let go. A great hit on Broadway, The Philadelphia 

Story continues to be a favorite with audiences of 

all ages. Call Joshua, ext. 1225, at the Concierge 

Desk to sign up for a ticket and/or transportation, 

or do so on your own at the Bay Window by Friday, 

September 6. Tickets are $10 - your account will be 

charged. Sorry - no refunds after the deadline. 


2:30 - Great Courses DVD: 

3:00 pm “Optimizing your Health – 

Tests and Procedures” 

Ball Room in the Fitness Center 




Robinson Hall 

2:30 pm Winston-Salem Symphony 

Classics Series 


Call Joshua, ext. 1225, at the Concierge Desk to 

reserve your spot on the bus. Please note: this is 

now the only way to sign up for transportation to 

the Symphony - no more sign-up sheets at the Bay 

Window. Transportation is only for residents who 

already have tickets. 




2:00 pm A Special Presentation: 

Dr. Eben Alexander III and 

his Near-Death Experience 

Robinson Hall 

For the Arbor Acres community only. See inside front 

cover and Tuesday, September 17, for details. 





2:00 pm A Special Presentation: 

Dr. Eben Alexander III and 

his Near-Death Experience 


Documentation by researchers and organizations 

such as the International Association of Near- 

Death Studies, Inc., has brought the phenomenon 

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Tuesday, September 17 (cont.) 

of near-death experiences increasingly into public 

awareness. There is much that we may learn from 

“experiencers,” as they are known, about life, consciousness, 

and survival after death. Dr. Alexander is 

at the forefront of this growing movement. See inside 

front cover for details or call Chaplain Douglas 

Suggs, 748-4648. Please note: for the Arbor Acres 

community only. 

4:00 - Arbor Afternoons 

5:30 pm with pianist Ronnie Reeves 

Bay Window 

7:00 pm Winston-Salem Symphony 

Classics Series 


Call Joshua, ext. 1225, at the Concierge Desk to reserve 

your spot on the bus. Please note: to simplify 

things, calling Joshua is now the only way to sign up 

for transportation to the Symphony - no more signup 

sheets at the Bay Window. Transportation is for 

residents who are ticket holders. 

7:00 pm Swing On! Trio 


Gary Lewis and his small band join us tonight for 

the big sound of songs from the Twenties. Light jazz 

numbers included. 



3:00 pm “Optimizing Your Health: Prevention” 


Saturday, September 21 

8:30 am Walk to End Alzheimer’s® 

at Tanglewood Park 



7:00 pm Vespers 

led by Rev. Jeff Hamrick 

West Forsyth UMC, Winston-Salem 



2:00 - Jewelry with Amy 

4:00 pm Craft Room 

2:00 - Sports Day 

4:00 pm The Ball Room in the Fitness Center 

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Enjoy Ping Pong, golf, Corn Hole, and other games 

this afternoon. Sponsored by the Sports Committee. 

Today people in over 600 communities across the 

nation will walk to support the Alzheimer’s Association 

in its on-going efforts to help those who suffer 

from the disease, and those who are working 

hard to find a cure for this debilitating illness. In the 

Triad, the walk is at beautiful Tanglewood Park, and 

again, we’d love YOU to join the Arbor Acres team. 

Call Joshua, ext. 1225, at the Concierge Desk to sign 

up, or do so on your own at the Bay Window, by Friday, 

September 13. Please indicate your t-shirt size. 



led by Rev. Douglas Suggs 

Robinson Hall

1:00 pm Broadway’s Best Presents: 

I Do! I Do! 


Broadway’s Best Theater Company is thrilled to 

bring you I Do! I Do!, a song-filled show that follows 

a married couple through the ups and downs 

of their lives. $20.00 per ticket - your account will 

be charged. Call Joshua, ext. 1225, at the Concierge 

Desk to sign up, or do so on your own at the Bay 

Window, by Friday, September 13. Sorry - no refunds 

after the deadline. 

6:30 pm Vespers led by Rev. Lynn Cash 

Hardison United Methodist Church, 

Mocksville, and 

The Shepherd Singers 





7:00 pm Dress Rehearsal for Meals-On-Wheels: 

Fun Night at the O.K. CARral 



7:00 pm Vespers led by Rev. Jim Long 



10:00 am Helping Hands: Decorate for 


Bay Window 

Git along, little dogies, to hep gussy up the ranch 

fer the hoedown at sundown. 

5:00 - Fun Night at the O.K. CARral Gala 

8:00 pm to benefit Meals-on-Wheels 

(Shows are at 5:30 and 7:00 pm) 


It’s going to be a rootin’ tootin’ time 

tonight with an entertaining show, good 

vittles, and great friends, all to support 

Meals-on-Wheels. This annual fundraiser is tremendously 

popular so we respectfully request that you 

attend only one show so that everyone has a chance 

to participate. Show times are 5:30 and 7:00 pm; 

dining room opens at 5:00. Please make reservations 

for yourself and your guests by calling Donna 

Rutledge, ext. 1233. 



3:00 pm “How We Look: Surgery and Skin Care” 





Robinson Hall 




7:00 pm Cat Fanciers Club Meeting: 

“The Indoor Cat” 


The indoor cat: where cats range in the home and 

why; indoor hazards; cat communication; how and 

why cats purr and do cats dream? 

Noon 

Men’s Bible Study 

Arbor Room 

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New Usher Committee Established 

by Resident Council 

Will be called the Green Circle Committee 

The group, known as the Green Circle Committee, 

will help people find seats, help with walkers, and 

distribute programs as necessary at both planned 

and unplanned events. 

In response to the increasing number of memorial 

services and other events being held at Arbor 

Acres, the Resident Council has established a new 

committee for, as chairperson Jim Walsh laughingly 

calls it, “domestic crowd control.” 

Resident Meetings This Month 

Wonder what a “rover” does? Want to compliment 

your housekeeper or maintenance team member? 

Or do you have a question about why something is 

done a particular way and perhaps have a suggestion 

for improving it? If you’ve got something on 

your mind, Lurana Day wants to know! 

As Chief Operations Officer, Lurana oversees dining 

services, facility services (housekeeping, laundry, 

maintenance), continuing care, nursing, recreation 

and wellness, and transportation. This month she’s 

holding meetings to share information with you 

and to hear your comments about what’s working 

and what could be improved 

in any of the above-listed 

areas. Check your cubby for 

the schedule. 

“We’re looking for a few good men - and women 

- to ensure that arrival and departure runs smoothly,” 

explains Jim. “In church this might be known as 

the Usher Committee, but here 

we’re referring to it as the Green 

Circle Committee because members 

can rotate serving as their 

schedule permits.” 

If you would like to serve on the 

Green Circle Committee, please 

call Jim Walsh at 602-2834. 

Dr. Jim Walsh 

Attention 

Harris Teeter Shoppers 

Donate your VIC card points to 

a local school or the Shepherd’s 

Center Adventures in Learning 

Program. 

Simply tell the cashier you’d like 

to donate your VIC points to the 

Together in Education program. 

Points will accrue on purchases of 

Harris Teeter name brand items. 

At the end of the year, those points will be donated 

in the form of money to the school of your choice. 

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Lurana Day

Resident Birthdays 

Mary Kane 1 

Betty Jo Linton 3 

Sue Wall 3 

Becky Ballard 4 

Bob Vaughn 6 

Jane McNair 7 

Mary Roufail 7 

Phoebe Satterwhite 8 

Lucy Willingham 8 

Jean Steelman 10 

Carlene Judy 10 

Mabel Graham 10 

Pluma Smith 10 

Jo Main 11 

True Pollock 11 

John Gallaher 12 

Julian Northcraft 13 

Anne Kester 13 

Kathleen Enders 13 

Charles Bame 15 

Employee Birthdays 

Jarrod Smith 2 

Hans Craig 3 

Josh Gilpin 9 

Melissa Atwater 10 

Delores Kelly 11 

Shadae Edwards 12 

Preston Burton 13 

Dashonda Jowers 14 

Tina Litteral 15 

Brian Simmons 16 

Lauren Crotts 17 

Gustavo Queiroz 18 

Amy Gravely 19 

Rosetta Harrell 19 

Tori Jones 19 

Cynthia Patino 19 

Lavonia Smith 19 

Alice Sexton 18 

Eda Holden 18 

Marie Morgan 20 

Mary Ann Odell 21 

Colleen Ohmit 21 

Donzella Tyson 22 

Fred Turnage 24 

Martha McPherson 26 

Zel Dunnagan 26 

Paul Borick 27 

Hortensia Villalon 27 

Dee Leroy 28 

Mary West Ball 28 

Edie Knott 29 

Francis Jackson 29 

Mary Alice Love 29 

Miriam Bumgarner 29 

Pam Roberts 29 

Eleanor Jamison 30 

Nita Wagoner 30 

Katrina Bodford 20 

Monique Boston 20 

Stacey Fultz 20 

Lisa Johnson 21 

James Cannon 22 

Jeff Goodwin 22 

Julie Oakes 22 

Shara Manning 23 

Shakaila Carson 24 

Fran Meeks-McFarland 24 

Brenda McCormick 25 

Wendy Myers 27 

Caronia Cooper 28 

Chiquita Funderburke 28 

Kathy Gwyn 28 

Deidre Robinson 30 

We Remember 

Elizabeth Johnson 

January 31, 1923 - 

July 26, 2013 

Terry Walser 

November 25, 1914 - 

August 1, 2013 

Jackie Rider 

March 25, 1922 - 

August 12, 2013 

Beatrice “Betty” Tilman 

May 22, 1922 - 

August 14, 2013 

Edith Thompson 

June 14, 1925 - 

August 15, 2013 

Mary Snowhite 

January 31, 1922 - 

August 19, 2013 

Ken Rausch 

October 23, 1921 - 

August 21, 2013 

Welcome, Newcomers! 

Mary Lois and Richard “Dick” 

Bynum 

708 Bayberry Circle 

Wayne Cline 

802 Fitzgerald Place 

Mattie Drye 


Olive Riggs 


Virginia Stines 

306 Corpening 

Susan Uphoff 

2208 Asbury Place 

Elizabeth “Liz” and Ronald “Ron” 

Vinson 

1186 Francis Asbury Drive 

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Coming Attractions 

Sculpting Class Begins 

Tuesday, October 1 

1:30 pm 

Sculpting Studio 

Try your hand at creating a 

bust, a bas-relief or even a 

statue under the tutelage of 

Tom Ogburn. Six-session series begins October 1. 

• Tuesdays, October 1 - November 5 

• 1:30 pm 

• Sculpting Studio, just down from Lakeside, off of 

hallway leading to the Tunnel 

• $60 - your account will be charged (sorry - no 

refunds after deadline). 

• Call Joshua, ext. 1225, at the Concierge Desk to 

sign up or do so on your own at the Bay Window 

by Tuesday, September 24. 

Public Library presents: 

“On the Same Page” featuring 

The Pursuit of Happyness 

Tuesday, October 1 

7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall 

This year’s community book project features 

The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner. Copies 

are available in the Mary Dalton library or 

from the Forsyth County Public Library. 

Centenary 

Senior Adult Luncheon 

Thursday, October 3 

Noon, Robinson Hall 

Play Croquet! 

Monday, October 14 - 

Wednesday, October 16 

Indulge in a little friendly competition with fellow 

croquet players or cheer from the sidelines at the 

Arbor Acres Fall Croquet Tournament. 

Call Joshua, ext. 1225, at 

Concierge desk to sign 

up or do so on your own 

at the Bay Window by 

Friday, September 27. 

Questions? Call 

Charles Duckett at 

722-2295. 

Piedmont Opera presents: 

The Flying Dutchman 

Sunday, October 27 

2:00 pm at the Stevens Center 

Bus leaves from 

Berrier Front Lobby at 1:30 pm. 

$39.00 per ticket - 

your account will be charged. 

Call Joshua, ext. 1225, to sign up 

for tickets and/or transportation, 

or do so on your own at the Bay Window, 

by Monday, October 14. 

Rence Callahan, architect, presents: 

“Downtown Winston Architecture 

in the 20th Century” 

All residents are invited to attend (you will not be 

charged for this meal). Call the church at 724-6311 

to reserve your spot. Make sure to indicate you are 

a resident of Arbor Acres. 

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Resident Photography Exhibit 

Local Elections Coming Up 

Democratic Primary 


• Candidate for Mayor 

• Candidate for City Council Representative of the 

Northwest Ward (Arbor Acres is in the Northwest 

Ward). 

Only registered Democrats and unaffiliated voters 

may vote in the Primary. There is no Republican primary 

for our ward this year. 

Election Day 

Tuesday, November 5 

• Mayor of Winston-Salem 

• City Council Representative of the Northwest 

Ward (Arbor Acres is in the Northwest Ward). 

All registered voters (Democrat, Republican, and 

unaffiliated) may vote. 

Early voting for the general election runs from 

Thursday, October 17 through Monday, November 

2, at the Board of Elections, 201 N. Chestnut Street. 

When: October 

Where: Galleria outside Fellowship Hall 

What: Any pictures you’d like to share 

Questions? Call Misty, ext. 1263 

Have you taken the next great iconic photo?! 

New Names for 

Two Areas on Campus 

Dignity. Engagement. Potential and possibility. 

All these are attributes Arbor Acres holds dear. 

As our evolution continues, what once seemed 

entirely appropriate - referring to areas on campus 

by the services residents require - now seems a disservice. 

After careful consideration, Fitzgerald Health Center 

has been renamed Fitzgerald Place, and Memory- 

Care will be called Arborview. 

Both names were selected to convey warmth, respect 

and continued personal growth. 

Absentee ballots must be requested in writing from 

the Board of Elections not later than 5:00 PM on 

the Tuesday before the election. The fastest way to 

get your absentee ballot is to apply for it online. 

Visit www.co.forsyth.nc.us/elections 

or call 703-2800. 

Arbor Acres will provide transportation to our voting 

site, which is nearby Hanes Community Center 

(home of Twin City Stage). Look for details in the 

October Lamplighter. 

Though renamed Fitzgerald Place, the building 

continues to honor Bishop Ernest Fitzgerald and his 

wife, resident Frances. 

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“Enjoy the cuisine, the wine, the service, 

and the overall ambience of the 

Arbor Room,” recommends Rich. 

September Dining Options 

Arbor Room 

Wednesday Dinner Specials 

September 4 

Stuffed Flounder - $25 

Flounder stuffed with Lobster and Spinach 

Roasted Potatoes 


Surf and Turf - $25 

Jumbo Shrimp and Filet Mignon 

Twice-baked Potato 

Grilled Asparagus 


Veal Escalopes - $22 

Veal Cutlet 

Garlic Mashed Potatoes 

Chef’s Choice of Vegetable 


Sea Bass - $26 

Grilled Sea Bass with Pepper Pineapple Salsa 

Your Choice of Vegetables 

Prices include tax. 

Labor Day 

Lakeside Lunch Buffet 


Lakeside Dining Room 

11:30 am - 1:30 pm 

$9.25 per person 

Price includes tax. 

Barbecue Pork 

Grilled Bratwurst 

Chicken Salad 

Roasted Mixed Vegetables 

Red Onion and Orange Salad 

Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Salad 

Roasted Mixed Vegetables 

Potato Salad 

Banana Pudding 


Chuckwagon Grub 


Rib-eye Skewers 

Grilled Chicken Thighs 

Bison Sliders 

Cornbread 

Succotash 

Green Beans 

Fried Dill Pickles 

Pinto Bean Chili 

Apple Cobbler 

The Lamplighter is published monthly by 

Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community 

1240 Arbor Road, Winston- Salem, NC 27104 

Editor: Margaret Felts 

724-7921, ext. 1350, or mfelts@arboracres.org 

The online version of The Lamplighter is available at 

www.arboracres.org 

Questions? Contact Janice Lutz-Vanhoy, 

Recreation and Wellness Director, at 

748-4646 or jlutzvanhoy@arboracres.org

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