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May 2014
Issue 289
A P U B L I C A T I O N O F B I S H O P G A D S D E N
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B I S H O P G A D S D E N B R E A K S G R O U N D
O N T H E Q U A Y :
A M A G N I F I C E N T E V E N T
Sallie Gough
With the seats filled and a backdrop of
standing overflow attendees, Bishop
Gadsden celebrated the groundbreaking and
ground blessing of The Quay. It had rained
hard most of the morning, and it was
predicted that the event would have to be
held indoors. But by afternoon, the skies
were clear, the sun shone, and a soft breeze
INSIDE THIS
blew. Our residents had not in recent years
ISSUE:
attended such an event and were unsure of
the proper attire. But knowing what
President/CEO 2 beautiful events we can count on at Bishop
Gadsden, residents and guests, board
Generous Spirit
3 members, future residents, architects,
Among Us
contractors, engineers, and bankers came in
Myers Hall Book
3 their Sunday best. Several of our residents
Lovers Group
viewed the ceremony from their verandas.
The Gardener’s
4 And the occasion was GRAND.
Shovel
The ceremony was brief. After the
invocation
by one of the BG trustees, the
Sullivan's Island 4-5
Rev. Alastair Votaw, Bill Trawick reminded
Gala for Giving 6 us of the history of Bishop Gadsden and
noted that the groundbreaking is actually Bill Trawick, President/CEO, and Sarah Tipton,
Putman Clinic
6
the commencement of phase seven for our
Corner
Vice President/COO, are joined by the
contractors, architects, and engineers
community.
He
put
our
Zen
capabilities
to
Memories of a
who make The Quay possible.
7 test by asking us to close our eyes and
Military Wife
visualize behind him the beautiful lake and
Granola Recipe
7 three handsome buildings, with walkways, pavilion, bridge, and lovely landscaping.
Sarah Tipton then asked us to look behind us toward the existing campus. With that view
Happenings/
8-9 in mind, she noted that there is no doubt that the blessing and prayer of our founder,
Calendar
Bishop Christopher Gadsden, indeed has been realized.
Birthdays
10
After a reading from Ephesians, the Litany, and the Lord’s Prayer, it was time for the
Movies
10 official groundbreaking. Cleverly, a small oval box of soil, surrounded by pots of
flowers, had been placed on solid ground. After all the rain, things were lovely and green,
The Victory of
11 colorful with blooms, but muddy. Hard hats were provided, and with “golden” shovel at
Easter
the ready, various groups stepped up to neatly move a shovelful of dirt from inside the
Wellness Week 11 box to just outside it. It was not a groundbreaking with massive machines in attendance.
But it was very consistent with the tone of honoring the past and remembering our
Residents’
12 mission and our commitment to serve with faith.
Council
Continued on next page.
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T H E
Q U A Y
, CONTINUED
Those of us who had passed through the Commons and past
Blackmer Hall knew what was in store for us. Most had come
from the road or through other doors, so they were surprised
by the awesome presentation. A huge triple ice sculpture
ringed with luscious sweet confections had been placed in the
hallway outside Blackmer Hall. The ice sculpture had two
herons on either end; a huge ice block was supported between
them with the words, “The Quay,” imbedded in it. The
wading birds were carved in two other large sculptures, one in
Blackmer Hall and the other in the Commons. (The three
floorplans of apartments in The Quay are named after our
indigenous wading birds.) All the chairs around tables in
Blackmer Hall were covered in white with navy sashes,
making the room elegant. A full bar and several stations
groaning with beautifully presented food, and with music
from the stage, completed the joyous scene. As if that were
not enough to satiate the senses and appetite, more stations
were in the Commons, and trays of champagne and finger
foods were being circulated.
The Bishop Gadsden staff certainly made this an event to remember. Having enjoyed it enormously, we all
need to keep the happiness and hopefulness of the occasion alive during the months of construction and plan to
welcome our new residents in The Quay with enthusiasm.
M E S S A G E
F R O M
T H E
P R E S I D E N T
Bill Trawick
/CEO
Numerous residents have said they have not seen me as much lately. I am counting on
that changing soon! The past six months has been a particularly intense time for me,
Sarah, and Lynne trying to bring together both the construction and financing of The
Quay. This is the second largest expansion we have undertaken at BG and requires, not
just one or two, but a myriad of complex tasks being done simultaneously by the three
of us, as well as the entire team of construction and financial professionals assisting us.
I had hoped that a construction permit would be in hand and the financing closed at this
writing; however, although these goals are at our fingertips, they remain incomplete at
the moment. The situation reminds me of one of my favorite lines of poetry by Robert
Browning, “A man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for.” We believe we will have
resolution within the next week to ten days—and, believe me, it will be heaven!
We are not letting the details above slow us down. We have our site permit and this work has begun. The
silt fencing and the tree protection are in place. During the month of May, you will see a great deal of clearing
and grading being done and possibly the digging of the lake begun. It is about to get exciting!
As I quoted at our Groundbreaking Ceremony from the manager in the wonderful movie “The Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel,” “All will be right in the end, and if it’s not right, it’s not the end!” I sincerely believe The
Quay will be a great addition for the enjoyment of all of our community!
Just In—
We encourage you to visit the newly reinvented Bishop Gadsden website at
www.bishopgadsden.org. Continue to visit as more will be added in the coming
weeks and months!
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G E N E R O U S
S P I R I T
A M O N G
U S
Jamie Gough
As we kick off our annual outreach fundraiser for
Lowcountry Foodbank and Respite Care, we recognize
the generous spirit of our entire community. As worthy as
these causes are, there are so many others that we
support. The Generous Spirit Committee is attempting to
catalogue the myriad of charitable causes supported by
residents and staff. To that end, we have established a
log with the hope that all residents will list their charities
without amounts or names, just the name of the charity.
This log will be in the mailroom with the volunteer hours
book.
To highlight one such charity and the amazing
Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa , USAF (Ret.), Billye Mann, contribution, take the example of Tom and Billye
Mann. Recently, Tom r eceived the two most
Donna K. Rosa, and Tom Mann
prestigious awards The Citadel Foundation has for fund
raising, the Latimer and Daniel Awards for money raised
for The Citadel Fund and for the highest increase in class participation. Tom is the War Years Class Chairman
and the leader of their fundraising efforts. Since coming to Bishop Gadsden, Tom has raised over $5.5 million
for The Citadel. In a letter of commendation, the CEO of The Citadel Foundation commented, “Tom has
provided a lifetime of leadership by example and selfless service to his community.” Further: “Throughout
his professional career in Charlotte, he served numerous civic and community organizations in multiple
capacities, dispensing, for example, over $1 million in charitable funds over the 27 years he served as
Almoner for the Charlotte Scottish Rite Bodies.” And summing up the letter, he goes on to recognize Tom
and Billye: “By virtue of the significant philanthropic contributions he and his wife, Billye, have invested in
The Citadel, Tom and Billye have been inducted into both the Star of the West Society, recognizing their
considerable lifetime giving, and The Citadel Legacy Society, celebrating their inclusion of The Citadel in
their estate plans.”
The Manns are just one shining example of those of us who have been fortunate enough in our lifetimes to
give back to causes we cherish, and they magnificently represent the generous spirit of Bishop Gadsden.
Picture Coming
M Y E R S
H A L L
B O O K
L O V E R S
G R O U P
Jenny Juhasz, Myers Hall Activities Coordinator
Calling all book lovers! Do you enjoy reading the latest books? If so, you need to join the Myers Hall Book
Lovers Group. We meet once a month to review and discuss the latest New Y ork Times Best Sellers. That
week’s list for fiction and nonfiction is printed along with a synopsis of each book. Each book’s synopsis is
shared aloud, and the group discusses what they think about the book and if they would be interested in reading
it. If available, the books are purchased in large print for the Young Library. Please join us for our next meeting
on Monday, May 19, at 3:15 PM in the Myers Hall Living Room. We will be doing a special presentation on
children’s favorites, both long ago and current.
Resources for Large-Print Books:
 Doubleday Large Print: offers a variety of fiction books, all in large print
 Barnes and Noble
 Books-A-Million
 The Myers Hall Book Lovers Group has recently discovered that the Charleston County Public Library
(CCPL) carries Books on CD of the latest New Y ork Times Best Sellers. The Bookmobile, the CCPL’s
traveling library which visits Bishop Gadsden on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, will deliver the
items. We have found this to be a great resource when we are unable to locate a specific book in large
print. For information on how to contact the Bookmobile, call Jenny Juhasz at 406-6520.
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Right now our BG Community Garden and Dog Park may look like a muddy, boggy
landscape, but that is not its fate. Thank goodness Buzz Cody persisted in the frustrating search
for the old French drain and finally located it. This will save us from installing a completely new drainage
system, and gardeners and the dogs will have a dry place to walk.
Fran and Peter Read, Barbara Burbello, Jackie Fleet, and Katy Huger dug up umpteen important plants from
the old garden to be replanted into the new garden.
Currently, the 30 planting beds are being picked up and moved into a holding area in the new garden. Their
removal has made a larger pathway for the gazebo and the shed to be carefully lifted and transported into the
new garden. It will be a sight to behold.
Since the winter was so long and harsh, the sod has been slow to grow and was not ready for shipment, but
it will appear on the ground when ready.
As you can see, all is currently in a state of flux. We look forward to becoming a BG Garden/Park once
again. Our beds will be in the sun. The gazebo will be oriented from north to south with the entrance facing
The Quay. This is the general idea unless an unexpected earthquake rumbles through!
“
T H E R E D S E A A N D B R E A C H I N L E T ”
T H E D A Y S U L L I V A N ’ S I S L A N D S A V E D
C H A R L E S T O N
V i n c e L an ni e
The British Prime Minister,
Lord North, reluctantly concluded
that the American colonies would
never acknowledge Parliament’s
right to levy any tax without
colonial representation. He informed
King George III that it was futile to
continue negotiations and that the
time had come for military action.
A good whipping would bring the
colonials to their senses!
In early 1776, British reinforcements sailed to
Boston to help General William Howe subdue New
England and the Middle Colonies. At the same time,
Commodore Peter Parker’s massive naval fleet
transported a second English army under Major
General Henry Clinton to Charleston. Once Charleston
fell into British hands, Clinton’s army and Parker’s
warships would subdue the remaining southern
provinces and move north to join forces with Howe.
This plan was strategically sound, and King George
approved it.
Charlestonians readily understood that their city was
a prime target for British attack. Situated on a
peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers,
Charleston’s key line of defense against an impending
British armada was Sullivan’s Island, a strip of land
just northeast of the city. But the island remained
unfortified and vulnerable to a
sea and land British attack
from the open Atlantic Ocean.
The new Charlestonian
commander, Colonel William
Moultrie, a short and stout
fighting man with a red face
from too much liquor, quickly
judged these obvious weaknesses.
Bivouacking on Sullivan's
Island, he directed the building of a fort large enough
to be defended by 1,000 men. Black and white work
gangs rafted thousands of spongy palmetto logs as the
rising fort reminded Moultrie of an animal pen. It was
500 feet long, 16 feet wide, and filled with soft sand
on the inside to minimize the effect of shell-fire from
powerful British warships.
At the same time, Moultrie worried about the
northern end of Sullivan's Island, separated from Long
Island (today the Isle of Palms) by a treacherous body
of water called Breach Inlet. To guard against a
flanking British troop attack, Moultrie ordered 400
soldiers to encamp at the inlet end of the island and
build embankments and site small cannon behind the
high dunes and dense myrtle brush. If the colonial
military could command this high position, Moultrie
concluded, British troops could not capture the fort by
a flanking attack from the rear.
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Moreover, there was a
crucial weakness in the
over-all British strategy.
The weakness was a
human one and involved
the inter-service rivalry
and ultimate leadership
of the invasion. Parker
envisioned the land
troops as a “moppingup” phase once his
ships bombed the fort
in submission. Clinton,
on the other hand,
viewed the navy as a
“softening-up” process
while his soldiers combatted the rebels into surrender.
In addition, each man detested the other. Clinton
thought Parker a weak arm-chair admiral while Parker
branded Clinton a second-rate army commander. Not
a happy arrangement for a combined British high
command!
Naval bombardment began early on June 28, 1776,
as British warships hurled continuous volleys against
Sullivan's Island’s makeshift fort. Several gun
emplacements were shattered immediately, but most
shells hit the sand behind the barricades, never
exploded, and caused little or no damage. At the same
time, Moultrie trained his outnumbered guns against
the larger British warships, especially Parker’s
flagship, The Bristol. “Keep pumping her with shells,”
shouted Moultrie, who realized the psychological
importance of sinking Parker’s own ship. “Let’s show
Parker what we think of him.”
At the rear of Sullivan's Island, 400 colonial troops
alertly awaited Clinton’s frontal assault from Long
Island. Flatboats, launched from a temporary base on
Long Island, carried over 1,000 soldiers into Breach
Inlet while additional infantry troops waded on the left
and right flanks. Soldiers were dressed in traditional
red with guns cocked high and bayonets in place. But
halfway into the inlet trouble began. Reconnaissance
reports about the inlet’s two-foot depth at low tide
were accurate but incomplete. The inlet was uneven,
and in many places the water stood waist, even
shoulder, high, and sometimes reached a depth of
seven feet. Moreover, its bottom was a quagmire of
mud that made walking a perilous affair. Men slipped
all about, soldiers lost their guns, and mules pulling
the boats missed their footing and drowned in the
“impassable swamp.” While the British attack stalled
Col. William Moultrie
in the inlet, American gunfire cut down wave after
wave of redcoats as this flotilla of unsteady boats and
confused soldiers ineffectively tried to maneuver the
water. The Americans held the high ground, and their
rifles and artillery turned the inlet into a crimson sea
of mangled corpses. Clinton eventually realized the
futility of further attack and reluctantly sounded
retreat to end useless carnage. He had lost over 300
soldiers, not to a superior military force but primarily
to topographical factors beyond his control.
American couriers rushed quickly to the fort to inform
Moultrie of the Colonial containment of Clinton’s disastrous
repulse. Moultrie now felt certain that Parker would not
attempt to land additional troops directly against the fort
whose ammunition was dwindling close to zero. Moultrie’s
instinct proved correct. At precisely 9:00 PM British fire
ceased as Parker realized the battle was lost. Clinton’s
debacle ended further attack from the rear. It was dark,
and his gunners were exhausted from the all-day fire.
He was also running low on ammunition, and two of
his warships were damaged. Even his own ship, The
Bristol, listed and needed repairs. Grudgingly, he
ordered the fleet to withdraw from Charleston and
ready its sails for Boston.
Admiral Parker and General Clinton engaged in a
war of words after the battle, each blaming the other
for the expedition’s inglorious defeat. In retrospect,
both men were responsible. Neither trusted the other
nor worked as a team, and both underrated American
will and resistance. But Parker exhibited a sense of
humor even in defeat. On the trip back to Boston, he
penned a verse parody comparing Moses’ crossing of
the Red Sea to Clinton’s repulse at Breach Inlet.
By the Red Sea, the Hebrews host detained
Through aid divine, the distant shore soon gained;
The waters fled, the deep passage gave
But this God wrought, a chosen race to save.
Though Clinton’s troops have shared a different fate
Against thee, poor me! Not chosen sure of heaven;
The miracle reversed, it still is great
From two feet deep, the water rose to seven.
Moultrie witnessed the British withdrawal and knew
victory had been won. At least for the present. He
realized the British would be back, and in 1780 they
eventually captured Charleston. The city was too
important a prize to remain in American hands.
But for now Sullivan's Island had saved the day for
Charleston, with many young men sacrificing their
lives in this quest. But this is the price new countries
pay for their freedom and liberty.
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A
G A L A F O R G I V I N G :
V E N E T I A N S T R E E T F A I R
Ellen Shong Bergman
2014 Gala for Giving Co-Chair
A Venetian Street Fair is the theme of this year's
Gala for GIVING on Friday, May 16!
It's a way to celebrate the generous spirit of Bishop
Gadsden donors (the GIVING in Gala!) for their gifts
to the Lowcountry Food Bank and to Respite Care
Charleston, and we hope that all donors will attend the
celebration.
Speaking of gifts, isn't one of God's most splendid
gifts to His children the gift of IMAGINATION? Join
us early on May 16—about 5:30 PM—as we imagine
the sound of lapping waters in the canals of Venice as
gondolas glide by. Come! Imagine strolling with the
people of Venice in the neighborhood of the beautiful
Rialto Bridge in the most unique of Venetian customs.
We'll stop at four or five of our favorite Bàcari for an
Ombra and a plate or two of Cicchetti at each bàcaro.
Carnivale is two months past, but the street vendors
are still selling masks to the tourists, and on a whim
we buy a couple and imagine we are visiting our
beloved Venice for the first time. We imagine slowly
sipping our favorite Spritz (we call them ombra
because we enjoy them in the shadow of St. Mark's
Clock Tower) or perhaps even a peach-scented Bellini
with our Chee-KET-ee.
As usual, we debate whether La Vedova has the
best fondo di carciofi and whether we should attempt
to squeeze our way into tiny All'Arco — their crostini
topped with baccala Viventina are well worth it. Who
could imagine artichokes or the local salt cod spread
could be so delicious?
You suggest the antipasto at Cantina Do Mori, but
I'm definitely in the mood for the mixed seafood
cicchetti at Anice Stellato, even if Do Mori is rumored
to have opened in 1462 — with luminaries such as
Casanova as patrons!
We're feeling hungrier than usual tonight … all that
lovely fresh air … so we'll linger in the Courtyard at
Winningham for just a small plate of the famous
Venetian veal liver and soft polenta for you and
maybe a beef medallion with mushroom ragout and
basil cream for me. It's so hard to choose; each week
we change our favorites from the pan-seared Bronzini
at the bàcaro around the corner from my apartment to
the fresh sardines with artichoke and olive salad at the
one just this side of the Rialto. But we always agree,
Paulo's Gelato is the best — if we have room for even
the amaretto flavor after treating ourselves to
Francesco's zeppoli.
The concertina player we keep running into has
moved from Finiculi Finicula and A ldila to something
slow and mellow — but it's still early, only 7:30, and
we feel like dancing! Maybe the DJ will play some of
those great tunes by that nice Italian boy, Frank
Sinatra. Will anyone have enough Bellinis to break
into a Tarantella? No matter; we'll sip a final espresso
and linger for a last moment in the moonlight
sparkling on the canals and casting shadows on the
shuttered windows of Venice as we stroll to our homes.
Arrivederci! Until we meet again.
As many of you know, we are just passing our one-year mark of using our Electronic Medical Record! It
has been a challenging year, but we all are feeling comfortable with the concept of “seeing patients without a
chart”! Of course, it will help shape the future of medicine and make medical records much clearer and more
accessible. We all appreciate your patience (and interest) while we have made this transition.
We will have a presence at the Wellness Expo and will be signing up residents (who use a computer and
who desire this service) for the Patient Portal. This will give patients access to their personal health
information online. Benefits would include access to appointments, medication refills, lab results, medical
records, education, and billing. Please come by our display at the Expo and talk with us about it. It is an
exciting feature for our patients.
I N
L O V I N G
M E M O R Y
Mary (MJ) Shannon
11/24/1929-4/16/2014
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I N H O N O R O F A R M E D F O R C E S D A Y
M E M O R I E S O F A M I L I T A R Y W I F E , 1 9 6 6
Sallie Gough
“You MUST feed him breakfast!
If he has to leave at 3:00 AM to fly,
you must have breakfast ready for
him before he leaves the house.
If he should amble in without
having had breakfast, it will
surely be some major fault of
yours.”
That got my attention.
Jamie disliked breakfast, loathed it at 3:00 AM. But
I shoved it down him as any young bride would, with
death and guilt and fault threatened.
It was a different world for women then, and the
military took an even more conservative view of
wives’ roles. It was widely understood that a “good”
wife might enhance her husband’s career. Conversely,
woe be to the husband of a “bad” wife. Advancement
and command were hard to obtain if you did not have
a wife at all. So all the young wives, fearing for their
husbands’ successful careers, watched the generals’
wives very closely and hustled to hang crepe paper for
the parties and attend all the Wives’ Club meetings
and events.
We wore hats and gloves and carried calling cards.
We sent handwritten thank-you notes on engraved stationery. We attended the “mandatory” receptions
(usually New Year’s Day) at the commander’s home.
It was unthinkable to bring the baby or children with
you to any social events other than an Easter Egg Hunt
or visit from Santa.
It was pretty much understood that we all had to
volunteer. Having a career usually only teaching and
nursing careers were portable) did not exempt us from
-1996
volunteering. The standard fare
was Thrift Shop, Base/Post
Hospital, and serving on the
Wives’ Club board.
It sounds pretty regimented.
Parts of it were. But we grew
up with a community spirit and
an ability to adjust to a new assignment and environment with
extraordinary ease. We lived in fascinating places.
Our children saw joining up and giving back as a normal way of life. Our two sons elected to attend service academies (the older to West Point with a followon career in the Army Special Forces for 22 years; the
younger to the Air Force Academy, a fighter pilot’s
career, currently stationed with the USAF in Doha,
Qatar).
Service to our country is a family tradition. Jamie’s
maternal grandfather and his father were in the Air
Force. My father graduated from West Point and
made his career in the Army. It was not, and is not, a
way to earn a fortune; there were definitely hard
times. But in hindsight, the richness of the experience
was supreme.
The demands of service in today’s military have
increased significantly because of many factors. In
contrast to the day when Jamie was departing for a
year’s tour in the Vietnam War and a civilian in the
airport spat on him, Americans today are acknowledging their gratitude to service men and women. Armed
Forces Day is on Saturday, May 17, this year. If you
see someone in uniform, take a moment to thank him
or her for their service.
Ingredients:
5 C. rolled oats, 1 C. almonds (put on last), 1 C. shredded coconut, 1 C. powdered skim milk (not instant),
1 C. sunflower seeds, 1 C. Soya flour, 1 C. sesame seeds, 1 C. wheat germ
Directions:
In separate bowl combine: 1 C. vegetable oil, 1 C. honey and add to dry mix. Spread mix thinly on 2 cookie
sheets or 1 jelly roll pan. Bake at 250° for 1 hour. Stir mixture every 15 minutes and WATCH carefully for last
15 minutes.
Eat with milk OR stir some into yogurt. You may cut up crystallized ginger and sprinkle on for a more zesty
taste. I only make ½ recipe since my pans are small. Enjoy!!
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K a ti e J ay n e , J e n ny Ju h a s z , C h ri s t y S m it h ,
a n d B a r b a r a R o b i n s o n
April Good Neighbor Award
Our Good Neighbor this month is someone
everyone knows! Whether it is her smile or
her laugh, you know her. She has friends
throughout Bishop Gadsden and is one person
all enjoy dining with as she is a good listener
and loves to have fun. She is also a joiner and
rarely turns down an event. Recently, she
spoke music to Activity Coordinator Jenny
Juhasz’s ears when she broke up a bridge
game to attend another event. She said,
“Ladies, when Bishop Gadsden has guest
entertainers, it is our obligation to attend!”
Join us in honoring the Good Neighbor for April, Carol Ragsdale.
Mavis and Bob
Stewart enjoying a
ride on the “limo”
golf cart around the
BG campus.
Seashore Exploration Program
Thursday, May 22
11:00 AM in Morse Activity Room
Learn to Identify Different Types of Shells
and the Organisms that Create them
Women of Arcadia wearing their bonnets
in celebration of Easter!
The Kentucky Derby is Here!
This race described as “the most exciting two minutes in sports” was inaugurated in 1875. It is also called
“ the fastest two minutes in sports” and “the run for the roses,” as a blanket of 564 red roses is draped each
year over the winner. It is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and is a Grade 1 race of 1.25
miles, for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds.
When you watch the race this year, the purse will be $2 million, and the winner will earn $1,425,000.
- Emmy Lou Anderson
Books 4 Books Exchange and Sale
Whether you are staying in town or leaving on a trip this summer, many of us use this time to relax and
catch up on our reading. On Friday, June 13, 11 AM to 3 PM in the Morse Activity Room, Community Life
Services will be hosting a “Books 4 Books Exchange and Sale” just in time to stock up on your summer
reading! How does it work? You donate the books you no longer want (time to clean off those bookshelves!),
and in exchange, you get to take the same number of books home with you from the sale.
So if you donate five books, you can take five books. Don’t have any to donate? Books will also be available
for purchase, for the mere price of $1 per paperback or $2 for a hardback, with special bargains also available
at the sale. As part of Bishop Gadsden’s Generous Spirit program, all leftover books will be donated to the
Charleston County Public Library to use for their various fundraising sales throughout the year, and any
money we make will be donated to our neighbor, Fort Johnson Middle School, to be put to use buying new
books for their library. Are you interested in participating in this fun event? Please see Christy Smith (4066272) or Carol Evers (406-2359) in the Read Cloister Activities Office to donate all of your previously
enjoyed books. Donations of books will be accepted through Wednesday, June 11.
View the GA B in color on-line at www.bishopgadsden.org/GAB.pdf
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K a t i e J ay ne , J e n n y J uh a s z , C h r i s t y S m it h ,
a n d B a r b a r a R o b i n s o n
**Mark Your 2014 Calendars**
May 1 at 3:30 PM
Take Me Out to the Ballgame Arcadia Social
Arcadia Activity Room
May 5 at 4:00 PM
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Music by Vamos Cantando
Morse Activity Room
May 9 at 3:00 PM
Arcadia Mother and Daughter Tea
Arcadia Activity Room
May 9 at 3:00 PM
The Bea & Gabby Show: Interviews, Skits, Music and More
Morse Activity Room
May 14 at 4:00 PM
Spring Art Show: Flower Inspired Works
Miller Art Loft
May 16 at 11:00 AM
American Music, Folk and Bluegrass, Laura Thurston
Morse Activity Room
May 21 at 11:00 AM
Arcadia Resident Picnic at James Island County Park
Departs from Arcadia
May 22 at 4:45 PM
Arcadia Cocktail Social
Arcadia Porch
May 23 at 4:00 PM
Piccolo Event: Voices 21
Bishop Gadsden Chapel
May 24 at 4:00 PM
Tea and Poetry
Myers Hall Living Room
May 29 at 4:00 PM
Piccolo Event: Pianist Ryan Smith
Bishop Gadsden Chapel
May 30 at 10:15 AM
Hymn Sing with Will Parker
Morse Activity Room
May 31 at 4:00 PM
Piccolo Event: St. Johns All Girls Choir
Bishop Gadsden Chapel
C h a r l e s t o n M a y
E v e n t s C a l e n d a r
Please note, these are not Bishop Gadsden events;
therefore, no transportation is provided.
May 2
French Quarter Art Walk
Downtown Charleston
805-8052
May 3
Lowcountry Shrimp Festival
Robert E. Ashley Landing
887-3323
May 3
Annual Sheep Shearing
Middleton Place
566-6020
May 9-11
Greek Festival
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
577-2063
May 23June 8
Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto Festivals
Locations Vary
724-1192
May 24-25
World Turtle Day
South Carolina Aquarium
577-3474
May 24
Behind the Garden Gate
Locations Vary
579-3100
May 26
An Evening with Michael Nyman
Sottile Theatre
579-3100
May 31
Winestock
Irvin-House Vineyards
559-6867
Resident Update Meetings
Myers Hall: Thursday, May 8, at 11:00 AM
Morse Activity Room
Apt/Cottages: Wednesday, May 21, at 10:00 AM
Blackmer Hall
Read Cloister: No Meeting
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M A Y
Welcome New Residents
Trudie Cooper
Ted MacDermott
Jim and Joanne McRae
Patricia Muller
Harold Quinn
John Settle
Frances Short
M O V I E S
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Nada Arnold
Eleanor Akers
Allen Miles
Mary Jordan
Bob Roe
Ginny Schroeder
Polly Blackmer
Betty Howell
Katie Kelsey
Jean de Elorza
Margaret Gander
Frances Frampton
Margaret Thomas
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B I R T H D A Y S
Mary Van Every
Peter Read
Jane Dickson
Carol Green
Bill Mims
Sally Fleming
Kathleen Xidis
Betsy Clawson
Mary Douglas
Anne Moss
Anne Read
Bud Brawner
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Carol McLaren
Jan Place
John McTavish
Margaret Meynardie
Doe Warren
Elizabeth Burris
Jim Fei
Jeanne Dalton
Cheves Smythe
Bo Turner
Frances Grimball
Bill Harris
Vince Lannie
(FROM THE SENIOR’S PERSPECTIVE)
S a l l i e G o ug h
We split up to review the movies this month, but divided the buckets of popcorn, of
course. I went to see “Divergent,” which is adequately entertaining. Post-apocalypse
Chicago is divided into sectors, with each one having a different mission: the truthful
and caring sector, the happy and agricultural sector; the warrior/soldier sector, etc.
The few who do not fit are called “divergent” and are considered a threat. Therein
lies the plot. Plan for sequels.
Jamie went to see “Noah”: What can you say about Hollywood? Start with the
Bible and “jazz it up.” Noah, father of the first hangover, is righteous, Abraham-like,
and pretty much without any humor. Or is that Russell Crowe? Throw in some
“watchers,” stone-like creatures created on the second day of creation who do the
heavy lifting in ark building, and a maniacal Cain-like stowaway, mix it all up and the
epic is explained. Believe it or not, it was curiously entertaining and drove me back to
the Bible for the real word.
Jamie went to see “Draft Day” with Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner. If you were ever curious about how
the NFL draft works, this is a touchdown. Complicated interpersonal relationships wrapped around the high
pressure of plotting the future of football franchises keep you fascinated with the whole nine yards of one
critical Draft Day. I really liked the characters, plot, split screen story lines, and especially the frantic
conniving to get the most out of the NFL draft. Good for guys, I suspect not so much for the ladies.
“Bad Words” is better than I had thought it would be. The premise of the movie, a 40-year-old man who
had not gone beyond 8th grade competing in the national spelling bee, sounds ridiculous. But Jason Bateman is
appealing, and the words hurled at him to spell are operose (I looked it up in the thesaurus, just to impress
you).
“Transcendence” is not very entertaining. Even Johnny Depp could not make something of this. His
character is dying, and he, his wife, and friend work feverishly to capture his mind in the computer. They are
successful, and as the old saying goes: “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Mayhem ensues.
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is frenetic. Steve, Captain America, is a fugitive from S.H.I.E.L.D.,
Robert Redford is bad, HYDRA is about to eliminate all opposition. Good grief! Can it get worse? Society at
the tipping point between control and chaos, only Captain America and a small band of do-gooders are there to
save the day. Special effects are spectacularly boring. Maybe a good flick for a different generation.
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T H E
V I C T O R Y
O F
E A S T E R
T h e R ev . Fr a n k R u ss, C h a p la i n
Once I received an email from a former parishioner stating that her sister had died. Desiring to be pastoral I
replied by expressing my sorrow for her loss and encouraged her to read a rubric from the Prayer Book at the
conclusion of the Burial Office. No sooner than I had sent the email I thought: what an insensitive reply;
having someone read a rubric from the Prayer Book. Certainly she would find no comfort from my impersonal
response.
I soon received a reply that proved again how God works in spite of us sometimes. She wrote: “We were at
a loss when we read a note my sister had written a couple of days before she died. It simply stated ‘Read 507.’
The passage that you suggested I read is on page 507 of the Prayer Book. Now we understand the message of
victory she wanted to convey to us who remain.”
And that rubric reads: “The liturgy for the dead is an Easter liturgy. It finds all its meaning in the
resurrection. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we, too, shall be raised.”
“The liturgy, therefore, is characterized by joy, in the certainty that ‘neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor
principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all
creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.’”
Despite all appearances: the cross, his death, a lifeless body placed in the cold tomb, Easter Day reversed the
apparent defeat of Good Friday through the victory of the resurrection!
Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed, alleluia.
W E L L N E S S
W E E K
W a l t E c t o r
We at Bishop Gadsden have a great variety of
wellness activities in which we can take part. Wendy
Debona coordinates these activities, with her new
Wellness Assistant, Alana Long, and intern Sara
Coleman. They are planning for the annual Wellness
Week that will include the following activities
beginning on Monday, May 12:
WELLNESS WEEK The Memor y Walk, with
bracelets sold to benefit Alzheimer’s research; the
annual Water Volleyball game with residents versus
staff; the AAA Car Fit event, where your auto can be
thoroughly checked by certified experts for free; a
hymn sing-a-long in Blackmer Hall for spiritual
health; an interesting speaker on Senior Athletics; a
health screening for staff; the annual “shop till you
drop” Wellness Expo, with health related vendors;
the annual Bocce Ball Tournament; and a group of
indoor games—ping pong, horseshoes, and cornhole
in Blackmer Hall; and ending with the Gala for
Giving on Friday. Y ou will be getting a flyer about
all of these of activities soon.
ACTIVITIES ALWAYS AVAILABLE However,
I want to emphasize the fact that there are daily
activities to maintain and improve health here at
Bishop Gadsden. They include water aerobics three
times a week, various stretching classes five times a
week, Tai Chi three times a week, yoga twice a
week, strength (weight lifting), bocce ball games,
balance and posture which are all twice a week, a class on
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dance moves once a week, ping pong games, and
water volleyball. A walking club is in the planning
stages.
Water Volleyball has become so popular, we have
had as many as 18 people to show up, so we have
increased the number of games to three times per
week, and have started beginners class on Wednesdays at
2:30. By the way, the Monday, Thursday, and now
Saturday games are at 2:30, not 3:00, as reported in
the Blue Sheets. Please refer to the Blue Sheet
recently distributed for times and places.
MEMORY HEALTH Ther e ar e two machines to
test and improve your memory, Dakim and Posit
Science.
OTHER ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE Our
well-equipped gym is available at all hours, plus
personnel to help you with the equipment during
regular hours. There is also David Carter, Wellness
Professional, available for massage therapy and
personal training.
MEDICAL HEALTH Of cour se ther e is our
wonderful Clinic with the highly respected Leverne
Livingston, MD, and her able assistant,
Caroline
Bailey, PA.
NO EXCUSES Ther e is cer tainly no excuse for
any of us to neglect our health while a resident of
Bishop Gadsden. I hope all of us have made this
year’s resolutions to take advantage of the many
health and wellness opportunities here at BG.
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’ COUNCIL AT WORK
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R E S I D E N T S
The new Technology Subcommittee (formally the IT Subcommittee) has been hard at work on the new BG
Life resident website. The resident directory will be loaded onto the BG Life website first. Each resident will
have a login and password; there will be color photos and information on what’s going on throughout Bishop
Gadsden. This new resident website will be considered an online “bulletin board.” Staff and residents are
excited about the outcome.
The Activities Committee has big plans for Sights and Sounds and the Mystery Trip. Sign up soon for a
space. Remember how much fun it was last year? This year should be even better.
It is time to remind residents again that our utility bill is one of our largest. When you leave the apartment for
dinner, leave only one light on so you can return safely. Cottage residents should check that outdoor lights are
turned off before retiring for the night. Check for water drips on your faucets and do not run endless streams of
water unnecessarily. This is a bill we all pay, and four hundred folks wasting electricity and water adds up.
Daniel Larrabee’s team is hard at work to maximize the appearance of bushes, trees, and the flower beds, so
it’s time to consider the areas maintained by residents, i.e., patios, balconies, and porches. We can be even
more beautiful if we work together.
The Gadsden GAB is a monthly publication written by and for the residents of Bishop Gadsden.
Frances Porcher,
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Editor
Walt Ector
Kimberly Farfone Borts, Noel Ferguson
Managing Editor
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