Summer 2013 Newsletter - The Village at Brookwood

Summer 2013 • The Village at Brookwood
Celebrating The
Village’s 10th
Anniversary
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John and Eloise Edgerton, residents
of The Village since 2011, enjoy daily
walks around the campus and beyond.
f r o m t h e E x e c u t i ve D i r e c t o r
Bob Marley
...and New
Marketing Staff
We are also excited to welcome
two new members to our sales and
marketing department.
Laura Regan has joined our
staff as the Marketing Director. Laura
has extensive experience working
with retirement communities
(including Pennybyrn at Maryfield
in High Point, N.C., and Twin Lakes
Community in Burlington, N.C.)
and in geriatrics. Prior to joining The
Village, Laura worked with Alamance
ElderCare.
Chip Schmid has joined The
Village as our newest Sales Associate.
Chip came to us following a lengthy
and successful career as a sales and
marketing executive with Croscill.
Contact Laura or Chip today to
schedule a visit to The Village:
(800) 282-2053.
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As The Village at Brookwood celebrates its 10th anniversary with a
walk down memory lane, we are also celebrating a new future as a member
of Cone Health. The merger between Cone Health and Alamance Regional
Medical Center became effective on May 1, 2013.
It’s an exciting prospect being part of this dynamic
organization while we embark on our next decade as one
of North Carolina’s premier continuing care retirement
communities (CCRCs).
This partnership between Cone Health and
Alamance Regional, the sponsor of The Village, means
great things for The Village and for health care overall in
Alamance County. The two organizations share similar
values, missions and cultures, which will create a strong partnership. By
joining with Cone Health, residents of The Village will now have an even
broader range of high quality, expert medical care available to them through
expanded services, access to new specialties within the system and access to
a better continuum of care across the region. Becoming a partner with Cone
Health also will offer many benefits and opportunities to enhance our clinical
and rehabilitation services.
The integration of Alamance Regional Medical Center into the Cone
Health System will happen over the next 18 months. Planning teams
are looking for ways to enhance and
improve care across the Cone Health
System, focusing on quality initiatives
and growth of services in Alamance
County. In addition, we have started the
process for the prepayment of the 2001
bond issue and will retire the 2007 bond
issue later this year with a new bond
issue, which will save money in interest
expense and have a positive impact on
residents.
It is wonderful to look forward
while at the same time celebrating our
10th anniversary and taking the time
to remember the successes and fun
moments since the beginning of The
Village at Brookwood. Please come visit
soon and join us in celebrating this
Daniel L. Cuthriell
important milestone in the life of
Executive Director
The Village!
We look forward to getting to know
our newest residents at The Village:
• Gary & Elaine Sampson from
Indianapolis, Indiana
•Harvey & Margaret Smith from
Colfax, North Carolina
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In this bright future,
you can’t forget your past.
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In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, The Village at Brookwood
is making it easier for you to take your retirement plans off hold and
achieve your dream of moving to a premier continuing care retirement
community.
From now until September 30,
The Village is offering 10 percent off
our published entry fees.
This is your opportunity to select a beautiful home from among the
freestanding Garden Homes and Apartment Homes at a significant
savings. Life at The Village offers maintenance-free living with an
unsurpassed breadth and depth of services, along with an active lifestyle
that focuses on whole-person wellness. In addition, you'll find the
security and peace of mind that come with the ability to access multiple
levels of health care if needed.
This opportunity will not last long. Summer 2013 trends indicate the
housing market is heating up, prices are increasing, and demand from
home buyers is growing. Now is the right time to put your home on
the market and benefit from the 10 percent savings on the other end
when you realize your retirement dreams.
Don’t wait — call Laura or Chip at (800) 282-2053 today!
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Each week, teen volunteers
help residents with personal
computer issues, including how
to use programs, manage email
attachments, set up and use Skype,
and much more.
Friday Afternoon Movies
Twice each month, residents gather
to see popular movies and enjoy a
popcorn and beverage bar.
Brookwood Men’s Club
All men are invited for a monthly
dutch lunch and great conversation.
Line Dancing
Wellness Coordinator Kristie
Pardue leads weekly line dancing
classes which get the heart
pumping and the feet moving!
Massages
Therapeutic massages are available
in the Wellness Center by Alamance
Regional LifeStyle Center’s massage
therapists. Schedule by calling
(336) 538-8100.
Fireside Chats
Meet with Dan Cuthriell, Executive
Director at The Village, to chat and
ask questions.
Top 10 Years Gala
Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Celebration
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of The Village
at Brookwood, which opened its doors on July 21,
2003. Residents kicked off the season of celebration
with a special “Top 10 Years Gala” on June 4 in the
Gathering Place.
Planned by Cattie McCormick, who has been
involved with The Village since its inception and
has been a resident for the last eight years, and her
friend Holt Skinner with Centre Stage Productions
in Burlington, the afternoon event featured local
musicians and humorists, contests, drawings and
refreshments.
“We decided to use local talent and have sort of
a kick-off of the 10th anniversary,” McCormick says.
“Holt produced it, and I encouraged.”
The event was filled with musical performances.
“We had Reggie Jeffreys, who has played at the
Governor’s Mansion for two governors, and he
has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine,”
McCormick says. “He played preshow music and a
medley of the program.”
Local musician David Vaughan wrote a special
song for the gala. “I gave him the names of a lot
of people out here — little hints about them,”
McCormick explains, “and he wrote original lyrics
to “Ode to Brookwood” to the tune of ‘Makin’
Whoopie!’”
In addition, David Carter and Elijah Chester
performed. “They have beautiful voices,”
McCormick says. A Burlington resident, Chester is a
Grammy and Dove award-winning artist who trained
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1 and 2: Staff
and residents
gather for
the Top 10
Years Gala.
3: Resident
Cattie McCormick
(center) poses with
Holt Skinner, David
Carter, Reggie Jeffreys
and Elijah Chester.
4: Holt Skinner looks
on as David Vaughan
entertains the crowd with
a poem entitled,
“Ode to the Village.”
at Juilliard and abroad, debuted at
the Metropolitan Opera at the age of
23, worked with Luciano Pavarotti
and has starred in numerous stage,
film and television productions.
Several residents also entered
an essay contest about “the funniest
thing that happened to them while
living at The Village.” An outside
panel of judges made the decision
on awards. “Wayne Moore won first
place and Peg Ladd won second
place,” McCormick says.
To celebrate the symbolism of 10
years, the gala included a drawing
for tins of cookies and cheese straws.
(Tin is one of the traditional gifts for
a 10th anniversary.)
A wine and cheese reception,
donated anonymously by residents
at The Village, followed the
entertainment-filled afternoon.
“It was fun and happy and a
wonderful kick-off for the 10 year
anniversary celebration,” McCormick
says.
5 and 6: Approximately
120 residents and friends
attended the highly
successful celebration.
More 10 Year
Celebration Events
July 21��������������� History of The Village at Brookwood —
Timeline and Turning Points. This is the
actual day The Village opened for residents
10 years ago. Plans include a presentation
by Executive Director Dan Cuthriell, a
photo memory movie and ice cream sundaes
afterwards.
August 8������������ The Village at Brookwood Staff Luncheon.
Residents show their appreciation by serving
the staff.
September 10���� 10 Year Volunteer Brunch
September 21���� Canada and New England Cruise. A sevenday Caribbean Princess cruise along the
Eastern Seaboard to Canada and New England.
Residents, families and guests are invited. Some
of the highlights include Boston, Bar Harbor
and St. John for the Bay of Fundy.
December 10����� 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner
7: Ralph and Eda Holt were among
8: Cattie McCormick
9: Ruth Ann
the attendees. Ralph served as
Chairman of the Board of Directors
of Alamance Regional Medical
Center when the idea of creating
The Village was conceived.
reads the contest
winning resident’s
story about a favorite
memory while living
at The Village.
Stubblefield, Director
of Resident Services,
welcomes guests.
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A ROU N D T H E V I L L A G E
Village Residents on the Go
Residents of The Village have been staying busy this spring and summer:
•In May, residents spent two days visiting local historic sites. The first day
included tours of Alamance Historical Museum, Alamance Battleground,
Cedarock Park, Snow Camp Outdoor Theater and Museum, and
Saxapahaw Rivermill. On the second day, residents visited the historic
Downtown Depot and Whistlestop Museum, enjoyed a box lunch and
“Art in a Bag” presentation at the Alamance County Arts Council, then
toured Glencoe Historic Mill Village and Elon University.
• June was a busy month at the Village. Residents took a trip to the Captain
White House in Graham to view the work of Daniel Johnston, a Seagrove
potter, and hear a presentation on Lee Fowlkes, a Caswell County artist.
On campus, David Pike of Witherspoon Rose Culture taught about the
art of growing roses. And, Smitty’s Ice Cream Truck came to Lakeside
Terrace on the first day of summer!
•In July, residents enjoyed “An Evening of the Arts,” a concert and silent
auction fundraiser for the Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation’s funds,
which help area cancer patients.
At the Whistlestop Museum, residents
viewed a miniature replica of Company
Shops – later renamed Burlington.
Upcoming
Events
AUGUST Residents will be
on the road to visit Burlington
Aviation and the local airport,
Seagrove Pottery, and Johnson
Peach Farm.
SEPTEMBER Village resident
Dr. Richard Cox and Dr. Harold
Koenig with Duke will host a
lecture called “Spirituality and
Coping with Aging.”
Village residents enjoyed a visit to the new
Children's Museum of Alamance County.
Above, residents visited the Captain
White House, home of the Alamance
County Arts Council.
Below, the bocce ball court is always a
nice gathering place on a spring day.
OCTOBER All aboard for a train
excursion to Charlottesville,
Virginia, during the peak season
for leaf colors!
Left, ladies celebrated the retirement
of Jeanette Talley who worked as a
hairdresser at The Village since 2004.
Above, Jeanette Talley (left)
and friends, at her retirement party.
H E A LT H N O T E S
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Safe Travels for Seniors
Summer and fall are typically easy seasons for retirees to travel, but it’s always important to take the precautions
necessary to have a safe trip. Follow these tips to help make your trip to any destination as fun and relaxed as possible.
PRIOR TO YOUR TRIP
DURING YOUR TRIP
• Study your destination. Learn what could affect your health such as
climate, altitude or the chance of a natural disaster occurring. Find out
where medical facilities are in your destination.
•Make any arrangements for wheelchairs, guide dogs, seating needs or
special dietary needs well in advance of your trip.
• Purchase travel health insurance in case of illness or injury overseas.
• Pack an extra pair of glasses.
• Pack enough medication for the trip plus a few days’ extra for travel
delays. Keep prescription drugs in their original containers along
with copies of the prescriptions. And pack medicines in your carry-on
luggage in case checked luggage gets delayed. Also, keep a list of all your
medications and dosages with you in case you do make a trip to the
emergency room.
• Stay safe and avoid
injury. Touring
in groups is
safer than touring alone. Always wear
a seatbelt, and don’t ride in cars or
travel at night in questionable areas
or developing countries. Also, avoid
riding in small,
local planes.
• Avoid
wearing
expensive
jewelry.
•If you are
unsure about the
water, drink bottled water. To avoid
food poisoning, steer clear of food
buffets, undercooked meats, peeled
and raw fruits and vegetables, and
unpasteurized dairy products. Don’t
eat food from street vendors.
TALK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN
• See a physician four to six weeks before your trip for a physical exam to
assess your fitness for travel.
• Get up to date on any regular vaccines, such as measles/mumps/rubella,
tetanus and flu. Also, get any necessary vaccinations recommended for
your destination, such as typhoid or hepatitis. Some vaccines may be
restricted due to your age or medications you are taking.
• Discuss ways to manage any chronic medical conditions (such as diabetes
or coronary artery disease). For example, find out how to safely stagger
your medications in
varying time zones
or how to avoid
developing blood
clots in the legs while
sitting for long periods
of time while flying.
•If needed, ask
your doctor about
prescriptions for
medicines to combat
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The Village is One of North Carolina’s
Healthiest Retirement Communities
The Village at Brookwood is one of the healthiest
retirement communities in North Carolina, according
to a new survey conducted by Senior Hospitality
International.
“This survey makes it easier for today’s retirees to
choose a community that will help them stay as healthy
as possible for as long as possible,” says Dan Cuthriell,
Executive Director. “We are proud and honored
that The Village has been recognized as providing
‘Retirement Living at Its Healthiest’.”
To achieve the recognition, The Village had to achieve
a superlative Healthy Score (at least 140 out of 150) in the
following five areas:
✓Amenities (Outdoor and Indoor Options)
✓Activities (Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual and
Cultural Options)
✓Involvement (Resident-Led Clubs, Groups and
Committee Options)
✓Dining (Venue and Entrée Options)
✓Care (Health Facilities and Service Options)
According to Senior
Hospitality’s website,
what sets these healthy
communities apart are
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their comprehensiveness
 Scheduling a visit to The Village with a complimentary lunch
and the wholistic
healthiness of their
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residents.
“At The Village, we
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strive to provide our
residents with current
lifestyle wants along with
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help them live longer,
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