Nov GAB - Bishop Gadsden

Gadsden GAB
A
November 2015
Issue 307
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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G i n n a
G a u s s
Welcome, welcome to your new home at The
Quay, here within the arms of 70 acres of James
Island garden land.
Cicada season is winding down, their evening
chorus diminishing. Our enthusiastic rains of the
past weeks have refilled our wetlands. Now, our
tall and stately congregations of trees double in
height and dance among the clouds in their
reflections in the water below. When Ibis migrate
through that area of ours, it is a breathtaking sight.
INSIDE THIS
The Geese gather at the front pond, the Blue Heron
ISSUE:
and Great White at the Mews pond, and we’ll see
what species show up to grace the new Quay pond.
2 Grand Opening
We are in a natural oasis amidst a city
Review of BG
charged
with the excitement of a new and
2
Connections
outstanding Performing Arts Center. There are
many theatre opportunities, dance performances
Message from
Photo Credit: Nathan Cox
3
and art galleries galore, and we are fortunate to
President/CEO
have Bishop Gadsden transportation to many
3 BG Dental
choices right at our own front door. You won’t forget the performances at our Chapel
with its exceptional acoustics, “a Cathedral-like sound in a small village church.”
4 Feeling Isolated
If you wish to
How It’s Going:
maintain
your green
5
Library/Mail Room thumb, you may claim
a raised bed plot of
Month of
5
your own to garden,
November
just to the right of the
6 The Gold Bridge
Quay entrance.
Since you have
6 Welcome Comfort
chosen BG, you must
Home Care vs.
also be addicted to the
7
Home Health
pulse of the tides and
the attraction of a city
Happenings/
8-9
on the coast of the
Calendar
Atlantic, with fresh salt
Photo Credit: Nathan Cox
10 Birthdays
air breezes, the rivers,
plantations, forests and beaches nearby.
10 Movies
Your ample porches are open arms to birdsong, trees, flowers, bushes and plantings in
11 Chaplain’s Update
infinite variety.
11 Meet and Greet
Soon you’ll be strolling around your lake and viewing the sun setting golden in the
western
sky. Congratulations and Welcome Home!
12 Did You Know
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T H E
G R A N D
O P E N I N G
C a r r o l l W . R i v er s
An extravagant opening of the Martha and John Rivers’ Performance Hall and the new Charleston Gaillard
Center took place on Sunday, October 18, with a number of Bishop Gadsden residents in attendance. The
building is just beautiful, and the Hall is acoustically everything it was planned to be. No detail has been
overlooked.
The Symphony, Symphony Chorus (including BG residents Eloise Brooks and Eileen Van Horn in the Alto
section), conductor Ken Lam, and guest cellist Yo-Yo Ma were all superb; the crisp sound of music done
right!
Even the far reaches of the top balcony afforded good views and wonderful sound. The champagne
reception before the performance was a great people-watching opportunity…black tie for most and elegant
dresses. Interestingly enough, even the egress was planned to be fairly rapid.
R E V I E W
O F
B G
C O N N E C T I O N S
K a th y H arm s
Perhaps you recall Marisa Ferguson, the Director of BG Connections. She will make the right personal
connection for your needs: Karlie Blatchford cures computer ailments; Carol Smith takes you to your doctor's
appointment and waits for you; Rosie Rast arranges 24-hour care or whatever is needed. However, if you need
furniture moved or picked up within a 25 mile radius, want a better deal on servicing a golf cart, a lamp
repaired or something unique made of wood, then you will be connected to Christian Dunn. It is well to
remember that you will be charged for materials and services (at a very reasonable rate) when using BG
Connections. Anything that BG owns will be serviced by EVS.
Christian grew up in Charleston and has been on his own ever since he was 17. For three years he was with
the Liberty Construction Co. when they remodeled BG. His photographic memory stored all he learned while
working for them. He enjoyed being at Bishop Gadsden and decided he wanted to work here. Christian has
been here five years now and is our fix-it man.
His most impressive project was making a planter that surrounds the porch on Cottage 22. Now when you sit
and visit, you are hugged by green and colorful plants happily growing in the planter on all three sides.
The heaviest project accomplished was laying the 18" x 18" pavers to supplement the grassy area by a
cottage driveway. Cottage 17 had an oyster shell walkway made to reflect old Charleston. And let us not
forget the custom walnut bookcase or his talent for hanging pictures. He widened and carpeted windowsills
for the resident cats in apartment 255, and they have been delighted with his handiwork. Everyone, including
pets, appreciate his work.
Christian and I did not know this was becoming a Christian Dunn report. It surprised us. Patty Fei, one of
his employees, said, “Christian is a real asset for BG. He truly lives the BG way and treats everyone like they
are special.”
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online
Christian says, “Just as much as
I dothe
forGA
you,
do at
forwww.bishopgadsden.org
me.”
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M E S S A G E
F R O M
T H E
P R E S I D E N T
B i ll T r a w ic k
/
C O O
As we begin November, with fall in the air, and our minds beginning to turn to
the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah, I don’t know about you, but
I begin to reflect upon the year and become more cognizant—and thankful—for the
abundant blessings of our common life here at BG. This has been an eventful year!
For those of us who have been here throughout the year, we have experienced up
close and personal the many changes occurring within our Community. These have
created a variety of inconveniences; noise, dust, flat tires, and the anxiety of change
itself, to name but a few. For those of you who are moving here, we know it has also
been a year of change and uncertainty for you as well.
However, as we see the first very handsome Quay building completed and being
occupied, have begun to enjoy the beautiful, light-filled Conservatory/buffet, see the Village Shop receiving its
finishes and fixtures, and have begun making new friendships with our Quay residents, I hope you agree that
it’s beginning to feel like the short-term pain will be well worth the long-term gain. The plan is for the Market
Café to be open by Thanksgiving, as well as the completion of the renovations to the clinic and pharmacy. The
fitness center renovation should soon follow in early December. I believe that you will find that these
improvements will make our Community a much more pleasurable place than ever.
As the above has been taking shape around us, we have also been looking to the future with a very
thoughtful and dynamic strategic planning task force consisting of residents, Board Members, and
management staff. I would particularly like to express my appreciation to Barbara Regan, Kim Blakely, Susan
Legare, Peter Read, and Ted Halkyard for offering the resident perspective in this on-going effort. I would also
like to relate what a fine job Sarah Tipton is doing facilitating this effort. The result is going is be extremely
substantive and we should have a plan for distribution by early next spring.
What can be gleaned from all of this is that—together—we intend to ensure that Bishop Gadsden is the
very best that it can be, “affirming positive living for all who live and work here”, both now and in the future.
For this, and for all of our many shared blessings, I say, “Thanks be to God!”
From our Dental Hygienist
My name is Brenda Calles and I am a registered Dental Hygienist. I have been practicing for
17 years with experience in both periodontal and general practice. I love what I do and believe
there is a greater need for my service specializing in dental care for the residents of Bishop
Gadsden. I am a native Charlestonian and reside on James Island with my husband. I have one
daughter, Adrienne, who recently graduated with honors from the College of Charleston in Early Childhood
Education. Also included in our family are two dogs and two cats (all rescues) and a part of our family.
I would also like to tell you about Dr. Frank Adams, who has recently joined us here at Bishop Gadsden. He
currently has a practice, Bridge Dental, which he opened in 2009. Prior to that, Dr. Adams practiced in
Greenwood as well as Conway, SC. He also served as a professor of Clinical Dentistry at the Medical College
of Georgia Dental School. Dr. Adams is committed to treating all patients as if they were members of his
family. He and his wife have three children, Asheton, Charles, and Annie.
Portable dental equipment allows us to bring dentistry to the residents of Bishop Gadsden within the Clinic.
By bringing “home” dental services to the patient, we can help diminish and control further deterioration of the
teeth, gums, and supportive tissues of the mouth. It is known there is a correlation between the health of the
mouth and the overall health of the body. Cavities and more extensive care can be handled at Bridge Dental.
Our goal is to provide the residents of Bishop Gadsden an onsite, quality dental and dental hygiene service.
We will provide these services with ethics, kindness, compassion, and professionalism.
— Brenda Calles, RDH Lowcountry Dental Hygiene Services, and Dr. Frank Adams, Bridge Dental
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F E E L I N G
I S O L A T E D
W H E N
L E A S T
E X P E C T E D
K i m b e r ly Bo r t s , D i r e ct o r o f Ch a ri t a b l e Gi v in g
As the morning approached on Friday, September 25, I awoke to an alarming sound from my cell phone. I
rolled over, blurry eyed and grabbed my phone. At first, I thought it said Tornado Watch, but a closer look
revealed the words - Tornado spotted within one mile of your home.
I jumped out of bed, looked out the window
(not the smartest move) and called my
husband Greg (realizing that luck would have
him doing his job in law enforcement every
time there is an emergency). While trying to
call him, the power went out and through a
bad connection I was able to tell him what
was happening. My call dropped and at that
moment a strange feeling came over my body.
I should preface that I have never been in a
tornado before, so I am not sure how one
should feel, but something felt different. I
scooped up the cat, called for Beauregard and
the three of us headed to the downstairs
bathroom.
With no power, I had no WIFI, and my new
neighborhood has terrible phone service
(hence the earlier call being dropped). With only one bar on my cell phone, I sent a text to Greg; however,
instead of a quick response, what seemed liked an eternity went by without a response.
I was trying to get information from Greg, trying to find out what was happening “outside.” While waiting
for his response, my house made the strangest sound ever – you could hear the windows and doors loudly
breathe in-and-out and then I realized “it” was here.
As I sat in the dark of the bathroom, I realized I was isolated and alone. No power, no connection to the
outside, unless I walked out into the storm.
About 10 minutes went by and I received a text from Greg that said, “it looked like all had passed”. I
peered out the windows and saw debris everywhere, but my home was safe, my animals were safe, and I was
safe.
A few minutes after that, I could hear sirens, but they were not getting closer and it occurred to me – they
couldn’t get through, the roads must be blocked. Greg had his police scanner on and confirmed the inability
for the emergency vehicles to get by.
I stayed awake till about 4:00 AM that morning.
I was able to get Twitter feeds of reports from
outside and with my phone battery at 7%, I turned
it off and finally fell asleep.
I won’t bore you with the rest of the details of
Greg, trying to get home that morning, but leaving
home and finally heading to BG late that day, I saw
the destruction that was yards away from my home.
We were lucky, most were lucky. While homes
were destroyed or heavily damaged, not one single
injury or death.
Power was restored nearly 48 hours later, and for
the next few days, roads were blocked and all one
heard were chainsaws, construction vehicles, and
tree trimming. This one tornado that effected about
six miles of a relatively small populated island, caused a huge disruption. I can only imagine should a larger
natural disaster effect our community, feeling isolated will be the least of one’s worries.
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H O W
I T
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G O I N G
:
M A I L R O O M
A N D
L I B R A R Y
Sa lli e G o ug h
Although a reasonably small project in contrast to our
other construction sites, the BG mailroom has been
recently
transformer,
quickly,
and
relatively
unobtrusively. The certificate of occupancy for Building
400 of The Quay could not be issued until the Post Office
boxes were in place for the new residents. So we have had
the new boxes added for their mail, and new cubbyholes.
In fact, every cubbyhole has been rebuilt to be a bit larger
so overstuffing is less of a problem and BG notifications
fit more easily. Everything is shiny and new, and the back
of the room is handsome with an arch over a new, larger
flat screen television. And the attractive countertop below
the flat screen completes the new look.
Noticeable is the reduced space for the library in the mailroom. As Noel Ferguson recalls, when he arrived
in 1999, there were no books at all in the library. Over the years, with nothing but contributions, the library has
filled. Dr. Marji Mengedoht, our current head librarian, and her team of volunteers have been working hard at
keeping the library relevant, current, and appealing to residents.
In the mailroom, most of the shelf space will be filled with the extensive donated DVD collection. An
additional stack of shelves is to be constructed in the main library to house the displaced books. There will be
a smaller newspaper reading table and fewer chairs around it. Collections and alphabetized books will be in
slightly different places. You may have to look a little harder to find your favorites.
When a library book is returned in the cradle by the library’s front door, the volunteer of the day collects it,
adds to the tally of returned books by specific category, and marks the back of that book. The volunteer then
returns the book to the collection. The most popular books are fiction, biographies, publications by BG
residents, books about Charleston and the LowCountry. With new book contributions, duplicates are donated
to the local public library or schools.
When culling books in order to keep the collection relevant, current, and appealing, volunteers note the
condition, age, and frequency of use of each book. Some of our residents have bemoaned the lack of classic
literature. It boils down to space availability and frequency of use, but you can be sure the local public library
has those books in their collection.
By the way, the library is officially named Allison Library. Bishop C. FitzSimons Allison is a close friend
of Eve and Jimmy Evans. Eve Evans made the generous contribution to name our library for Bishop Allison.
He is the retired Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina, now living in Georgetown, SC.
M O N T H
O F
N O V E M B E R
E m my L o u A n d e r s o n
November is a noun meaning the 11th month of the year and consisting of
30 days. It is from a Latin word “novern” meaning nine when it was the ninth
month at the time the Roman calendar began in March.
It was in September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower left England
carrying 102 passengers. The crossing lasted 66 days, and they anchored near
Cape Cod, north of their intended destination. It was one month later that the
Pilgrims began the village of Plymouth. After settling in that year, the first corn
harvest was successful and a celebration feast was held. In 1621, the Plymouth Colonists and the Wampanoag
Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving
celebrations.
It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a National
Thanksgiving Day in November. It was President Franklin Roosevelt’s plan (originally called “Franksgiving”)
to celebrate to help spur retail sales during the Depression. In 1947, he reluctantly signed a bill making
Thanksgiving an official holiday on the fourth Thursday in November.
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T H E
G O L D
B R I D G E
R a y H o u l i h a n
On the 7th of March 1945, an advance party of the
US 7th infantry division reached the Rhine River at
Remagen. The soldiers who arrived there first were
treated to a big surprise. In spite of Hitler’s orders
that all bridges over the Rhine were to be destroyed,
this obscure railroad bridge was still standing.
When the Battle of the Bulge ended in late February
with the arrival of Patton’s 3rd Army, the race was
on to the heartland of Germany. By destroying the
bridges the desperate Fuhrer hoped to make the
Rhine a new defense line to stop the Allied
advance. Imagine his fury when his headquarters
received the startling news that the Remagen
railroad and bridge had not been destroyed and
Allied troops were descending on Remagen from all
directions to cross the only bridge still standing.
Ironically this small bridge was ordered to be built
by Kaiser Wilhelm during WWI to supply his embattled troops holding the line in Belgium. The bridge was
destined for obscurity as it was infrequently used between the wars. Thanks to a heroic officer who dashed
across the bridge and kicked bundles of explosives into the river while cutting the electric wires, he saved the
bridge from destruction.
The army engineers quickly laid planks along the rails making it easier for the troops and equipment to cross
more rapidly. Hitler’s men, from the other side of the river, tried in vain to destroy the bridge, but finally on
March 19 it collapsed from all the shelling, killing 30 members of the engineers’ corps. However, by then, in
that short period of time 28,000 GIs had crossed the bridge and spread rapidly into the heart of Germany.
Infuriated, Hitler held a quick court martial and arranged the execution of five senior officers who possibly
had anything to do with the latest fiasco.
Kaiser “Bill” would have been disappointed to learn that the bridge he ordered built hastened the Allied
victory over Germany only two months later in 1945, and that General Eisenhower was said to have
proclaimed that “The Bridge at Remagen was worth its weight in gold.”
W E L C O M E
: OUR NEW WELLN
F r an c e s F aw c e t t
C O M F O R T
E S S P R O F ES S I O N A L
Comfort Richardson is our new Wellness Professional in our soon-to-be-reconstructed Fitness Center. She
came to us from Merritt Island, FL. She was born and raised in Mclean, VA, but moved to Florida in 1993
when she married. She has a son, Aidan. For 17 years she was Fitness Director for Health First, a hospitalbased institution. For the past seven months, she has been in Italy studying the language and giving exercise
classes. She would like to continue learning Italian, hoping to find friends who speak Italian and possibly
joining our BG Italian class.
In January as the reconstruction is finished, Comfort plans to introduce a different format of classes. Her
first interest in physical fitness is Pilates, meaning core strength and posture. She plans to stress Pilates, as
well as balance and posture, especially since those are two areas that fail us as we age. Areas of emphasis are
emotional strength and even freedom from emotional pain. She looks to invigorate, relieve, and refresh with
her program. Comfort has always loved gymnastics and its physical benefits and is fascinated with the
mechanics of the body. She feels blessed to be here and is happy. She says everyone has been so welcoming.
Just in case you wondered about her name, Comfort is a family name. Her grandmother on her father’s side
was named Comfort, and from a English background. Now that we have Comfort in our Fitness Center, let’s
take advantage of all these wonderful plans to improve our health, and even to work off some of the calories
from our delicious meals.
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H O M E
C A R E , H O M E H E A L T H C A R E
W H O C A N H E L P M E ?
—
M a r i s a F e r g u s o n , D i r e c t o r o f BG C o n n e c tio n s
The terms “home health care” and “home care” are often used interchangeably, and most people aren’t aware
of the differences between the two. The basic definition for “home care,” such as BG Connections, is nonmedical care. “Home health care,” PHC for example, is defined as clinical care.
Home care and home health care personnel both encourage individuals to remain independent, for as long as
possible, in their current living environment. Both services provide a customized plan of care, whether it be in
your house, on the beach or in your assisted living apartment; however, the services have their distinctions:
Home Care
Is provided by caregivers, certified nursing assistants, or companions who are trained to provide assistance
with activities of daily living. Home care is regulated by The Department of Health and Environmental Control
(DHEC). A physician’s order is not a requirement to receive non-medical home care. Someone would benefit
from home care if needing assistance driving to doctors’ appointments or simply to run errands, or help
dressing, bathing, or grooming. Services could include meal preparation, medication reminders, or simply
companionship.
Home Health Care
Is generally provided by a registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist.
Home health care is regulated by DHEC. A physician’s order is a requirement to receive home health services.
Someone would benefit from home health care if experiencing a physical decline. For example, he or she could
train with a physical therapist to improve muscle strength, or a home health nurse could provide diabetic care
or skilled assessments.
The “service comparison” charts below highlight various differences between home care and home health
care.
Home Care
(BG Connections)
Yes
Home Health Care
(PHC)
No
Transportation/driving
Yes
No
Therapy/rehabilitation
No
Yes
Monitors health status (clinically), administer medication
No
Yes
Medication reminders
Yes
Yes
Incontinence care/toileting
Yes
No
Companionship
Yes
No
Skilled nursing, pain management, wound care
No
Yes
Services Typically Offered
Dressing, bathing, grooming, meals, light housekeeping
Payment Methods
Private pay
Long-term care insurance
Medicare or private health insurance
Medicaid
Home Care
Yes
Yes, if specified in policy
No
No
Home Health
Yes
No
Yes
No
Many people find using home health care and home care simultaneously is often the best recipe for an
individual to recover to the fullest and stay at home as long as possible. The home health care team will focus
on the rehabilitative and clinical needs, while the home care caregivers will provide the support needed to
accomplish everyday activities.
For inquiries about BG Connections, please contact Marisa Ferguson at 843.406.6379, or stop by her office
outside the Art Loft on the second floor. For information about PHC’s services, please contact their office at
843.762.3601 or stop by their gym at BG, also near the Art Loft.
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W
H A T
’
S
H
A P P E N I N G
!
K a r m e n Q u a k e n b u s h , J e n n y J u h a s z ,
C h r i s t y S m i t h , a n d B a r b a r a R o b i n s o n
This month’s Good Neighbor is well known throughout Bishop Gadsden, and is
truly someone admired by all. He has a smile that lights up his eyes, and those
eyes are always focused on doing more, whether it is helping others or learning
something new. Since coming to Myers, he has not lost sight of his goals of
making new friends and helping others. He is often the first to follow up when he
realizes a resident is not coming to meals or he hears someone went to the
hospital. He has a gentle, humorous way of helping those with memory loss stay
on track, and he usually knows what is going on, so others have learned to depend
on him as one who keeps up with events. He continues to pursue knowledge daily
and is usually the first to sign up for educational events. He loves to experience
the best in music and cultural opportunities. What residents and staff speak of
often is his unfailing positive attitude and his enthusiasm for life. He is a Myers
Hall resident who sets the example of how to make the Continuum of Care work
as he has experiences in managing to obtain the best of life that all of BG has to
offer. Join us in Congratulating our October Good Neighbor, Bob Jaegly.
Veterans’ Day Observance
Wednesday, November 11
10:30 AM
Bishop Gadsden Chapel
Speaker:
Colonel Myron Harrington, USMC Retired
Fall is Coming
The Myers Hall Tea &
Poetry Group
Save the Date!
Festival of Wreaths
Fall is here.
How do we know it?
The cool wind shows it.
The color of leaves,
Days getting shorter.
Winter is near.
Rake up the leaves!
Thursday, December 3
3:00 PM—5:00 PM
Morse Activity Room, Read Cloister
SILENT AUCTION to
Benefit Generous Spirit Programs
To decorate a wreath, contact Christy at 843-406-6272
2015 Gala for Giving Cocktail Party
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 PM
The Commons
Invitees to the Gala for Giving are those that have given in support of Fisher House
Charleston through the Generous Spirit Committee.
I N
L O V I N G
M E M O R Y
Margaret “Polly” Blackmer
5/7/1926-10/27/2015
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W
H A T
’
S
H
A P P E N I N G
!
K a r m e n Q u a k e n b u s h , J e n n y J u h a s z ,
C h r i s t y S m i t h , a n d B a r b a r a R o b i n s o n
Mark Your November 2015 Calendars
November 5 at 3:00 PM
Trident College Course Begins
Middleton Dining Room
C h arl e s to n N o v e mb e r
E ve n ts C al e n da r
Please note, these are not Bishop Gadsden
events; therefore, no transportation is provided.
November 5 at 3:30 PM
“What’s New for Low Vision” by Lori Mulder
Myers Hall Activity Room
November 4
November 5 at 6:45 PM
Music Therapy with Jon Fiest & Lil’ Audrey
Arcadia Activity Room
Charleston International Film Festival
Charleston Music Hall
843-853-2252
November 5
Owls in the Moonlight
The Center for Birds of Prey
843-971-7474
November 6
November 8 at 3:00 PM
Chamber Music Charleston
Chapel
Fur Ball
Charleston Marriott
843-795-1110
November 6
November 11 at 10:30 AM
Veteran’s Day Observance
Chapel
Failure: A Love Story
PURE Theatre
843-723-4444
November 6
“Meet Me in Paris”
Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art
843-722-3660
November 7 at 4:30 PM
Plantation Singers
Chapel
November 13 at 4:00 PM
Susan Zhang & Thomas Hughes Piano Duo
Chapel
November 14 at 11:00 AM
Morning Jazz with Saxophonist Dan Jani
Morse Activity Room
November 16 at 3:30 PM
Author Amey Lewis
Myers Hall Living Room
November 20 at 3:30 PM
Music by the Whiskey Sours
Morse Activity Room
November 21 at 10:45 AM
Music with Capt. Chuck Fisher
Morse Activity Room
November 21 at 3:30 PM
String Performance
Morse Activity Room
November 13 “Aphasia”
The George Gallery
843-579-7328
November 14 Whale of a Sale
Omar Shrine Temple
843-763-5284
November 24 Jingle Bell Hop
34 West Theater Company
Resident Update Meetings
Myers Hall: Thursday, November 12, at 4:00 PM
Myers Hall Activity Room
Read Cloister: No Update
Apt/Cottages: Wednesday, November 18, 10:00 AM
Resident Coffee Prior to Meeting at 9:30 AM
Bishop Gadsden Chapel
View the GA B online at www.bishopgadsden.org
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N O V E M B E R
Welcome New Residents
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Peggy Bird
Jack & Elaine Canter
Mary Carven
Jim & Judy Chitwood
Marilyn Hague
Patricia Hancock
Trudy Hill
John & Joyce Howe
Rowland & Andrea Gersen
Richard & Ann Gridley
Joanie Lucas
Dennis & Anne Maxwell
John & Jean McIlwain
David & Betty Meese
Norman & Marcy Walsh
M O V I E S
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Ab Middleton
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Jeanne Rice
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Nancy Waters
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Lora Moses
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Peggy Schwacke 14
Kerry Huggins
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Talia Dillahey
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Suzanne Mersereau 14
Angie Zervos
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Shirley Feldman 19
Peter Moss
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B I R T H D A Y S
Jan MacDougal
Marilyn Powell
Mary Crawford
Dee Garforth
Louise Crosby
Goodie DiRaddo
Wendy Kemper
Virginia Thomas
Jane Gregory
Maggie Shore
Jake Burrows
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S a l l i e a n d J a m i e G o ug h
F R O M
T H E
S E N I O R S
Juanita Gibson
Jamie Gough
Rosemary Bouvette
Frank Meade
Curtis Wise
Alva Boyce
Harold Quinn
Kim Blakely
Joan Halkyard
Barbara Regan
Carolyn Titus
P E C T I V E
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I’m frozen, totally exhausted and out of oxygen because I’ve just seen Everest. The book was better, but this
movie is almost like a National Geographic film, with drama thrown in. It’s beautiful to view, as well as
entertaining. I’m glad I didn’t pay for the 3-D version, I’d be prostrate in the aisle, after vicariously climbing
Mt. Everest.
The Intern with Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway is a delightful movie, especially entertaining for our
generation. Good story lines (around a culture of workaholics dealing with complexities of role reversals)
bring likable characters together to deal with life issues. I really liked this fresh take on generational
differences about work and life.
The Martian is an absolutely wonderful movie. It stars Matt Damon, who portrays an astronaut/botanist
stranded on Mars. Through his courage, ingenuity, intelligence, sense of humor, and keen desire to survive, he
achieves the impossible. I was stranded on Mars with him, being totally immersed in this excellent film.
Pawn Sacrifice is a dramatized biopic of chess master Bobby Fisher. To torture an old adage, too much play
and no work makes Bobby go crazy. An intelligent portrayal of Fisher and his times, the movie is well done if
only a bit too long. Painful to watch at times, the deterioration of a creative talent makes the movie
mesmerizing.
If you are an enthusiastic Lily Tomlin fan, you will certainly enjoy Grandma. Considering the roles she has
played over the years, she was completely in character in this movie. The subject of the granddaughter’s
abortion is going to turn a number of moviegoers away.
Sicario with Emily Blunt and Binicio Del Toro is a bleak tale of the desperate war on drugs where extragovernmental measures are taken to combat the vastly wealthy and pervasive drug cartels. A taut script with
realistic, believable situations makes the film watchable, but at the end of the day, one has to question if it's
possible to combat the cartels with our country's due process approach to crimes of this magnitude.
I have climbed Everest and been stranded on Mars, now I have walked the wire with the tightrope walker
between the Twin Towers. My excitement level has peaked. The movie, The W alk, is really, really good, but
you don’t want to see if it you are uncomfortable with heights. It’s a true story.
99 Homes tells the story of desperate times, a heartless system and conniving opportunists in the aftermath
of the mortgage crisis of 2008. Well scripted with excellent acting makes this a compelling drama.
The movie world is spooling up for Oscar nominations, so lots of quality movies are coming out. Bridge of
Spies is certainly a top contender, and Tom Hanks is such a marvelous actor. This is a superb film.
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L E S S O N
L E A R N E D
T h e R ev . Fr a n k R u ss, J r , C h ap la i n
Back in the ‘80s, I trained as a chaplain resident for two years at the University of Virginia Medical Center
in Charlottesville. I once had a rough night on call and had not had any sleep. I was on my way to the car and
I had my mind on only one thing: getting home to my own bed and getting some rest. I was intercepted along
the way by an old wine-o whom I had seen many times on the corner. His very appearance disgusted me and I
had judged him as a poor excuse for humanity. He wore dirty, tattered clothes. His long, unkempt hair was
filthy as was his unshaved face. He was the last person I wanted to deal with on that morning.
He approached me and asked if I had a dime. I barked back at him that I certainly did not! I was not
prepared for his nonverbal response. After my harsh remark, tears welled up in his eyes. He drooped his
head, turned and walked away in shame.
I shall never forget the look on that man’s face. And I realized that, like it or not, I had gazed upon the face
of a child of God.
both green shoots and hoarfrost,
sunrise and sunset,
we bring our thanks
for seeds that have grown,
harvests gathered,
storehouses filled,
mouths fed.
And, as your good earth rests
through winter's cold embrace,
we look forward to its re-awakening
when kissed by spring's first touch. Amen
We see signs of summer's
passing in golden leaves,
shortening days, misty mornings, autumn glow.
We sense its passing in rain that dampens,
winds that chill, Harvest's bounty placed on show.
Creator God, who brings forth
M E E T A N D
GR E E T
E m my L o u A n d e r s o n
Let us welcome two new members of the dining
staff, Andy Tennenbaum and Cameron Caruso.
Andy began working with Dining Services on
August 31, and he learned about the Lead Server
position through the internet.
Andy has worked in the food and beverage
industry for ten years, with jobs from washing dishes
to being a waiter. He cooked for a catering company,
has been a bartender, and he worked part time in
food service while in college.
Andy was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, but
his family (mom, dad, and sister) regularly
vacationed in Charleston. Andy came to live in
Charleston in March 2011. When asked what he
likes about his new job, he replied, “Getting to meet
all the people here—employees and residents.”
Welcome Andy!
Cameron is the Operation Manager for
Winningham Court and the Market Place Café
service staff. Cameron was born in Columbia, SC,
and the family moved to Charleston when she was
two years old. She and her two younger sisters were
raised in Charleston. She attended high school at
College Prep School in Charleston and went on to
college at Wofford in Spartanburg.
Cameron learned about Bishop Gadsden through
her long-time friend and previous co-worker, Jim
Epper, Director of Dining Services. She has 30 years
of experience in hospitality and food and beverage,
which includes 15 years of front-of-house
management and several years in culinary
management, catering, and restaurant accounting.
Cameron enjoys all aspects of food and beverage, and
has a passion for excellent food and great service.
She looks forward to taking care of residents, guests,
and staff here at BG.
Aside from her qualifications, Cameron has been a
nationally ranked professional Shag dancer for the
past 25 years! She learned to dance at age seven from
her parents, and now is teaching and competing
locally and regionally. Welcome Cameron!
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Did You Know?
Resident, Eileen Van Horn will be named Volunteer of the Year at Charleston Magazine’s Giving Back
Awards on November 20 for her volunteer work with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity. What a wonderful
honor to a wonderful woman!
 Entry from Daily Log U. S. S. Missouri, 15 August 1945, by D. C. Plate, Lt., U. S. N.: “11:09…sounded
whistle and siren for period of one minute, broke battle colors at the mainmast and personal flag of
Commander Third Fleet at the foremast in official recognition of the end of three years, eight months, and
seven days of war with the Imperial Japanese Empire.”
 EVS (Environmental Services) will pick up your donations to Eliza’s Attic, whether it is a box of clothes,
dishes and kitchen things, furniture, pictures, etc. All you need to do is call EVS and they will find a time
for the pick-up. There is no cost to you. HOWEVER, if you purchase from the Attic and need delivery,
you must arrange your own delivery or call Connections. Connections will pick up from the Attic and
deliver to you on campus, but there is a charge billed to your BG account. EVS can no longer deliver from
the Attic to you.
 The early October “Sneak Peek” of the Quay had to be cancelled due to weather. It is still in the plans for
residents to see the Quay. But it will probably happen closer to the end of the year, in the next building to
be finished, building 700.
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If you have any tidbits for “Did You Know,” the GA B staff would be very pleased to consider any suggestions.
The Gadsden GA B is a monthly publication written by and for the residents of Bishop Gadsden.
Submissions from all residents and staff are welcome and are used on a space-available basis.
Sallie Gough, Editor
Jamie Gough, Asst Editor
Kimberly Borts,
Managing Editor
Emmy Lou Anderson
Walt Ector
Frances Fawcett
Noel Ferguson
Katharine Harms
Ray Houlihan
Katie Jayne
Vince Lannie
Stephanie Ochipinti
Frances Porcher
Karmen Quakenbush
Marilou Watts