Canterbury Tales - Canterbury Court
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Canterbury Tales - Canterbury Court
Canterbury Tales Published by the Residents Council and the Staff of Canterbury Court Volume LIII No.7 September 2015 RS RS CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CMCM CM Canterbury Court’s new President, James Wells Cover Story Page 4 CONTENTS Birthdays Book Club Calendar, Activities Calendar, Bus Schedule Cover Story Dining Services Dining Service Committee Foxhole Garden Committee 3 15 33 34 4 5 16 16 16 Holy Eucharist Humor In Memoriam James’ Desk Know Your Staff Library Movie Schedule Pastoral Ponderings Pavilion Pictures of Events 1 3 31-32 2 4 20 18 26-27 6 6 13 Poetry President’s Corner Recycling Resident Services Treasurer’s Report Vespers Welcome Mat Wellness 25 5 19 27-31 2, 5 3 10-12 7 Canterbury Tales Published by the Residents Council and the Staff of Canterbury Court Council President ..…..Bill Schneidewind Canterbury President......................... James Wells Vice President ……… Ruth Anne Foote Marketing Director .…………...…... Mark Lenox Secretary …………….. .. Noradel Wilson Resident Services ............................. Kathy Hobbs Treasurer. ............. Mickey Debardelaben Assist. Treasurer……...Hewitt Covington Editor ………………………………………….…...…Roger Scovil Artistic Director……………………………...…..MaryEarle Scovil Staff Writers:Barbara Cheshire, Diane Fowlkes, Margaret Langford Proofreader………………………………………… Barbara Hinkle Production……………………...…..Rodney Fisher, Edith M. Ottey Photos…………………Clyde May, Jean Ellen Jones, Roger Scovil Website………..…………………………….………..RodneyFisher Canterbury Tales is published monthly from September through June. It can also be found on the Canterbury Court website at www.canterburycourt.org . Summary of Residents Council Financial Position Through July 2015 In US Dollars Actual July Appreciation Fund Income Expense Actual Budget Year to Date Year to Date 29,985 36,962 67,444 63,800 120,000 48,803 -6,977 3,644 71,197 8,637 2,125 9,280 6,359 544 4,210 6,512 2,921 -3,666 Income 5 85 Expense 0 63 5 22 100 440 0 0 General Fund Income Expense Chapel Fund Foxhole Fund Income Expense Total Income Total Expense Net Income 100 440 38,727 39,087 77,248 70,222 120,544 53,013 -360 7,026 67,531 See Treasurer’s Report on Page 7 Mrs. Mildred Toussaint June 17, 2015 In Memoriam Mr. Rawson Foreman June 23, 2015 Mrs. Dorothy McMillin July 18, 2015 Mrs. Evelyn Woltjen June 23, 2015 Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Austin July 2, 2015 Mrs. Jean Beskin August 1, 2015 Mr. William (‘Bill’) Hanger August 2, 2015 Lord, keep our friends in your loving care. 2 BIRTHDAYS 10 Mickey Debardelaben 12 James Davis 13 Helen Beacham 16 Carolyn Thorsen 17 Catherine Currey 19 Geneva Berry 19 Lucile Griffin 19 Clara Martin 22 Lois Anderson 22 Mary Carlson September 1 Doralene Davis 1 Susanne Pinkerton 2 Roseann Street 3 Bob Daniel 3 Walter Smith 4 Gloria Davis 4 Frances Dillon 22 Jim Orr 22 Helen Rhett 23 Howell Adams 23 Elizabeth Trulock 24 Cynthia McMorries 26 Bob Evans 29 Nancy Bradfield 29 Ruth Rockwell HOLY EUCHARIST Holy Eucharist begins at 10:00 a.m. each Wednesday in the Chapel. All residents are invited regardless of denominational affiliation. VESPERS Sept. 01 Rev. Gene Paradise, Retired St. Luke's Episcopal Church Sept. 08 Rev. Cathy Zappa St. Philip's Episcopal Cathedral Sept. 15 Rev. Matt Nelson, Associate Minister Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Sept. 22 Right Rev. Bishop Robert C. Wright Episcopal Bishop of Atlanta Diocese Sept. 29 Rev. Dr. Mark O. Wilbanks, Senior Pastor Wieuca Rd. Baptist Church Vespers are held September through May on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Bill Pritchard, Vespers Chair #371 3 FROM JAMES’ DESK Comments from the President of Canterbury Court Your warm greeting and acceptance is a gift of grace. I am thrilled by your ready engagement of me as a new leader. It is an honor to follow the legacy of Andrea Price’s long and fruitful tenure. Thank you. Over the next few months, we will establish expectations of each other in the context of my job description and your traditions. Be assured I come to Canterbury with no “pre-conceived plan” to roll out. The next phase of Canterbury’s growth will be forged by Board, residents and staff together. The CEO’s task is to bring together and cause to creatively engage the extraordinary expertise among all stakeholders in order to position Canterbury for a strong future. My experience now becomes part of you to advantage your future, as you will invite it. Perspectives and outlooks are as important as policies and philosophies, so it has been important for me to share with you in our preliminary meetings my “heart” in these matters. In brief, here are a couple of insights. First, we are a community of meaning, not a retirement, elder, senior or medical community. Age does not count nearly as much as disease when we talk about what we can and cannot do as a community. Let’s look to the possible while caring for the vulnerable with excellent health care. Our very name invites us to consider an image of what “community” means in 2015. In Geoffrey Chaucer’s 14th Century work upon which this publication is named, Chaucer portrays pilgrims on a common journey for a sacred purpose. To allay the danger and gravity of such an endeavor, they entertained each other through storytelling and competition for the reward of a meal at the Tabard Inn. Their stories depict life among a wide diversity of individuals, written in such a way as to value people in their common language. The language and culture emerging from this “band of pilgrims” has profoundly shaped the course of world history and we are the beneficiaries. Upon a similar strength, Canterbury Court invites residents, Board and staff from many walks of life into a common journey. As we know each others’ stories, our community constantly re-defines itself. In the Episcopalian tradition, we hold respect for individuals as a sacred purpose of our journey, and recognize as well as overcome dangers that would compromise such dignity. We are a people blessed with “reason, memory and skill” to sustain long journeys. Our emphasis is not only with shared stories, but shared meals set within a language of common prayer. Secondly, while our journey often confronts us with operational concerns, strategy is most important in leading a community. It defines the purposeful destination of our efforts, described in former times as “shrines,” “the grail,” or “crusades” (some of these being very bad). I will be forthright to share the “big picture” capturing and disciplining our efforts, so that at the end of each journey we will arrive at intended places. As I shared with the Board last week, the “big picture” is expressed by A,B and C priorities, all of critical importance for the future of an organization. These are the current priorities and they are offered to you for consideration and your response. A.1. Health Care, A.2. Occupancy, A.3 Board Strategic Planning, B.1. Director and Managerial Development, B.2. Information Technology, B.3 Labor Practices, C.1. Community Relations, C.2. Philanthropic Development and C.3. Maintaining professional development and health. Thank you for your most special welcome, the Board’s smooth transition and the excellent staff you have encouraged over these many years. All are a blessing to me! I am, yours truly, James COVER STORY A warm welcome to our new leader. Canterbury community. The cover photo by resident Clyde May Court President and CEO James Wells assumed his captures James’ easy manner which invites all resiposition just a month ago and hit the ground running. dents to get to know him. In meetings with various committees he has proven to MaryEarle Scovil #672 be a good listener who wants to work closely with our 4 RESIDENTS COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S CORNER LIFE IS GOOD Yes, “Life is Good.” How many of us are fortunate enough to use that expression? I am, for many reasons. We now live in our apartment, surrounded by 11 acres of gardens, located in the heart of Buckhead. How Bill Schneidewind enjoyable it is to walk and wander through those gardens, stopping to chat with other residents along the way. We have only to pay our rent to receive all of the many benefits of Canterbury. We reside with approximately 250 people, many of whom have become good friends. Life is filled with daily activities such as fitness, entertainment, trips, and more – too many to list. Our evening meal is something to look forward to, and we can join the “mix and mingle” table if we want to join a group. To top it off we have 24 resident committees, which cover most aspects of our life at Canterbury, all of which are rewarding, particularly when we become active members of a committee. Yes, life is good and I hope you feel the same way. Please let me know. Bill Schneidewind, President #558 TREASURER’S REPORT Mickey Debardelaben Contributions to the Employee Appreciation Fund totaled $27,323 bringing us to a year-to-date total of $99,677 through July. Checks issued from the Fund totaled $30,831 with $24,672 to employees and $6,158 for scholarships. Hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer. Time to start thinking about the rest of the year and keeping our contributions up with the coming of appreciation checks (along with scholarship checks) to be written in October and December. Mickey Debardelaben, Treasurer #460 DINING SERVICES Time to find out what’s going on in Dining Services. As most of you know it’s been a very busy spring and summer. We hosted numerous marketing events, many private functions, celebrated our 50th Anniversary (a few Rebecca La- times) and even said good-bye to a few Montagne special people. Now it’s time to see what the future holds. First and foremost I’d like to welcome our new Executive Chef, Jared Schultz to the team. Most of you have already met Jared but if you’ve missed him walking the dining rooms or at the Hawaiian Luau party, Jared is only a phone call away. He can be reached at ext. 3027. If you’d like to learn more about him, please see his bio that is featured in this month’s Canterbury Tales on page 22. I’m looking forward to working with Jared and moving our culinary program forward. Fine Dining is back and will be held on Friday, September 25th. Chef Jared has created a very special menu with some of his culinary favorites. Remember this event is by reservation only on a first come first reserved basis. Your invitation memo will be in mail boxes September 1st,, and the reservation sheet will be on the table next to my office on the same day. If you have not had a chance to experience this very special culinary evening, we encourage you to get a group together and experience it for yourself. You will not be disappointed. I have been receiving a lot of food articles left in my mailbox from residents who are concerned about what’s in their food, asking where we get our food, are we purchasing locally, etc. Dining Services is committed to offering foods that are earth, body and community friendly. Listed below are some of the many ways that we walk the talk: Buying local products to support family farms Serving seafood that comes from sustainable sources Promoting certified cage free eggs Purchasing poultry produced without the routine 5 use of human antibiotics. Providing fresh yogurt and fluid milk that is free of artificial growth hormones Implementing waste reduction practices to minimize environmental impact: Recycling & Composting are part of our daily routine Last but not least, Dining Services, in partnership with the Wellness department, will be hosting a nutritional talk featuring Chef Jared, on Tuesday, September 15th at 2:30 pm in the Community Room. As always, we appreciate your feedback. Comment cards can be left with any of the Dining Room Managers or put in the box by my office. Rebecca LaMontagne, Director of Dining Services PASTORAL PONDERINGS As always, you are on my mind as I write these offerings each month. I think of you often each day. I have had the sacred privilege and pleasure of getting to know many of you quite well over the course of my twelve years at Canterbury Court. I have read Mike your notes, shaken your hands, Bryant watched your eyes, worshiped with you, prayed with you, and eaten with you. I have come to appreciate each and every one of you. It has been a joy to offer you these writings with the sole purpose to be a source of encouragement and hope. It is my belief we can all use a little needed inspiration at times in our lives. All too often, I believe life has become just “ordinary” for some of us. It is my prayerful wish that each one of us might recognize the “extraordinary” all around us. Much too often we journey complacently through our lives and miss the wonders all around us. Yes, I realize there is much sadness in life, most often resulting from the inescapable sufferings of deaths, illnesses, struggles, and disappointments. But if we allow all our burdens and sorrows to drag our heads and shoulders downward, we miss the caring and loving expressions of family and friends; we miss the breath-taking beauty of nature right in our own backyard; we miss the majestic flight of birds; we miss the brilliant colors of rainbow-filled skies. I would ask you at this moment (and every moment) to remember that our Creator filled the world with life and beauty that we might not become so preoccupied with despair, but rather that we live with celebratory and hopeful spirits. I encourage you to live your life fully and unafraid. Indeed, you and I have reason to celebrate each day: We are the intended recipients of God’s eternal love and grace—gifts that cannot be taken from us ever! In closing, I leave you with these thoughts and suggestions: Why not smile? Why not rejoice? Why not celebrate? I think each of us, spiritually and physically, could benefit from a few more smiles and a little more laughter. Remember; live each day as the “extraordinarily” Divine gift that it is! Mike Bryant, Coordinator of Pastoral Care PAVILION SOCIAL SERVICES Michelle Mortland, LBSW Pavilion Social Services Coordinator Bringing more creativity into our everyday lives benefits us not only as individuals, but our communities and our culture. By now you are aware of my Michelle passion for connecting with our creaMortland tivity for expressive communication and as a way to build a loving, compassionate culture. There are many studies that demonstrate how creativity can reduce anxiety and depression that is often a part of chronic diseases. Research shows that imagi- nation and creativity can foster a stronger sense of identity, increase self-esteem and improve cognition in older adults. At the time you read this article Johnette Dorsey, the Activities Coordinator of the Pavilion and Personal Care units, and Kaye Wallis, the Director of Club 360, will have attended the Art of Aging: Not a Still Life, sponsored by the Culture Change Network of Georgia. Karen Stobbe, one of the speakers, developed a training program called In the Moment, which uses creativity, improvisation and theatre to provide services to seniors. As you remember, we had a viewing 6 of Alive Inside, and Deborah Ferris the Regional Director for MUSIC AND MEMORY, is also a guest speaker. I hope that Johnette and Kaye can convince her to come to Canterbury! And lastly, Doug Scott the Artistic/Executive Director of Full Radius, will present. Cynthia Bond Perry, ArtsCriticaAtl, writes of him: “…the word “disability” is not in Scott’s vocabulary. Performers in shiny metallic wheelchairs spin, glide, tilt and whirl, partnering and supporting dancers in clearly conceived, theatrical works that please the eye. Given the situation, these pieces could easily sink into what dance critic Arlene Croce termed victim art, but Full Radius artists refuse to be victims and “get on with the business of making art.” What we are learning is cutting edge and from your response a direction that interests you. And so we invite all free spirits to Expressive Art which is offered every other Thursday in the Hobby Room from 10:45 to noon. Andrea O’Brien has an Art Therapy Master’s Degree, advanced degrees in psychology and English literature and is co-leader with me. Our time together is meditative, reflective, and healing. There are no rights or wrongs and no required agenda. Even though we have a lesson plan, our main purpose is to respond to the needs of those who attend. There is no pressure to finish a project. Our focus is on being present and in the moment with you! You may make art, dance, read a poem…. The sky is the limit. On a final note, we will be having some upcoming classes with Found Art or Reclaimed Art. If you have yarn, interesting scraps of material, wood, rocks, old costume jewelry, bead or anything that you pick up and say, “I could make something out of this”, I will have a box in the Hobby Room that says, “Donations”, or if it is easier, feel free to drop it by my office on the Pavilion. One last thing, Dr. Bill Thomas from ChangingAging.org will be in Atlanta October 5th for the Age of Disruption Tour. We will be working on a threepronged community outreach strategy to engage with local “changing aging” allies. Tickets are on sale now. Michelle Mortland, LBSW WELLNESS Recently, I was able to attend a promotion ceremony at the CDC honoring medical officers who have moved up in rank in Public Health. The keynote speaker was the acting Deputy to the Surgeons General. He Andrew was a great speaker, and there were a Wiltz couple of points that resonated with me. First, their mission is saving lives and protecting people from health threats. Second, he told all the ambitious officers that are advancing in their careers to be thankful for the loved ones at home who support them and care about them. I reflected about our purpose at Canterbury. We strive to encourage independence through stimulating programs and activities, and we need your interest and support to make it special. We serve a purpose together that makes our community a unique and fulfilling place to be. I think the best examples of this are the vocational efforts by you who serve on so many committees at Canterbury Court. You continue to set the bar higher with the Scholarship and Recycling Committees. From the planning to the action, the results are something to celebrate just like the loved ones have for the promoting officers at the CDC ceremony. We can celebrate the difference you are making in the lives of many! We are talking about people in their retirement years giving an employee an opportunity to advance his education and move up to bigger things. In the recycling committee, you are making a difference with tons of recyclable materials that symbolize a community effort to make the planet a greener and cleaner place to live. I feel grateful to be part of a community doing these purposeful endeavors. Recently, the Canterbury Court Recycling Committee was recognized with a Gippi Trailblazer Award for innovative efforts to promote Creation care. As committee member, Walda Lavroff, said, “You see, seniors can still be trailblazers.” On Saturday, September 26st, at 9:00 a.m. in Atlantic Station, the Canterbury Court Community will be participating in the 2015 Memory Walk. This will be our 9th year. This event is meaningful to us, because it affects everyone’s life. Who doesn’t have a loved one or know someone that’s been afflicted by this devastating disease? It’s a good feeling to see a team effort helping to raise awareness and funds to fight back against Alzheimer’s. Continued on page 14 7 Residents Council Meeting Minutes Residents Council of Canterbury Court, Inc. Quarterly Meeting Minutes – June 8, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by President Bill Schneidewind. The quorum requirement of sixty (60) or more residents in attendance was met. The Reverend Milton Murray led us in the invocation and in remembrance of the following residents who had passed away during the past quarter: Dabney Hart and Wade Huie Hospitality Committee co-chairs Loyd and Ken Kinnett, introduced the following new residents who have joined us since our March 2015 Quarterly Meeting: Billie Brown, Tricia Gaston, Krista Krause, Brady and Mary Jane Osborne, Tom & Susan Tredway, and Katherine Whitaker. President Schneidewind introduced members of the Board of Trustees present at the meeting: Charlie Boyd, Liz Chadwick, and Rick Woodward. TREASURER’S REPORT Mickey Debardelaben, Treasurer Contributions to our Appreciation Fund have been favorable through May of this year. The total year-todate income is $70,803.00 with expenses of $65,659. Expenses are broken down to include $48,312 for employee appreciation checks and $17,384 for checks issued to various institutions for scholarships. Our successful accumulation sale in April has increased our General Fund YTD total income to $9,492. BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE Ruth Anne Foote, Vice-President & Chair In the first five months of 2015, residents have contributed over $69,000 to the Employee Appreciation Fund. From that fund by the end of May, we disbursed over $48,000 in employee appreciation checks to staff members and over $17,000 in scholarships for Canterbury Scholars. The Executive Board has approved the expenditure of special funds for an event that will honor our retiring Executive Director, Andrea Price. The event will allow us to show our appreciation for her years of service. COMMITTEE REPORTS Scholarship Committee – Jean Ellen Jones, Chair: Four employees in the scholarship program are graduating this year. They are: Darius Daugudis who has completed a certificate in “Programmable Logic Controllers II” through an online course at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. Geneva Carrington who will receive a BA degree from Georgia Gwinnett College in Clinical Exercise Science. Tony Kemp who has an AB degree in Sociology from Kennesaw State University. Shuntavia Carr who has completed the Certificate Program in Business Administration from Atlanta Technical College. All four students tell the Committee that they intend to continue their education. At least two will be joining the approximately eight employees who will be using monies from the fund this fall. Dining Services Committee- Clara Martin: The new menu cycle has been implemented. The reaction has been mostly positive. The ice cream machine has been repaired. Marketing Committee – Eleanor Beckman, Chair: The Marketing Committee has been helping to recruit new residents and to host marketing events. As Canterbury celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, the Marketing Department has increased its events to twice a month. Our most recent program featured a panel of six residents who live in small apartments discussing the advantage of being able to enjoy Canterbury’s amenities while making a smaller investment. The Marketing Department has initiated a new program called the Canterbury Club. To join, prospects pay $1,500. Currently, 25 prospects have joined. Membership allows them to put their names on a wait list for floor plans of their choice. They will be invited to special events at Canterbury and may come to spend the night and experience the community first hand. We have twenty residences to sell. These are five studios, ten one bedroom, and five one bedroom/den apartments. We are at eighty-seven percent occupancy. Vespers Committee – Bill Pritchard, Chair The two primary objectives for 2015 are quality programs and increased attendance. The committee has compiled a list of fifty-five top speakers who have been graded by the number of residents they attract and by quality evaluation of members. Speakers are 8 invited based on these criteria and on residents’ recommendations. Our efforts to increase attendance include a “pigeonhole reminder” placed in each of 210 tenant boxes. Additionally, we have started a new effort called the Shepherd Program. A current tenant contacts a new tenant after his or her move and invites the new resident to the service. Our attendance for the first 17 Vespers for 2015 has been an average of 55.59 attendees vs 47.94 for the same weeks in 2014. RESIDENT SERVICES Kathy Hobbs, Coordinator Activity programs: June 9, at 11:30 AM the first in a series of three talks on Islam with Rev. Jim Powell June 16, at1:30 PM Current Events with Don Jordan. June 17, at 3:30 PM Energy Efficiency program with Gordon Kenna sponsored by the recycling committee. June 18, at 1:30 PM a program about Neuropathy by Dr. Kamau Trips: June 11: Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres June 18: Lyric Theater presents Barnum July 25: Capitol City Opera presents On The Light Side, the music of Gershwin Wellness screenings: June 9: B/P check with Personal Care in the Wellness Center June 12: Direct Mobile Dentistry June 23: Hearing Aid Clinic at 10:00 AM in the Card Room June 29: Podiatry Clinic Music Programs: June 10 at 4 PM: Yinzi Kong violist with the Vega String Quartet and William Ransom, artistic director of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta in a concert honoring resident Gene Haywood. June 29 at 7:30 PM: “Summertime Jazz” piano program with Tommy Somerville July 9 at 7:30 PM: A guitar and vocal concert with Al Mahan from Tennessee EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Andrea Price, Executive Director An Executive Chef has been selected. Details will be forthcoming. The ST covered walkway is 90% completed, with the paint being added last week. The permit is being taken to the COA tomorrow for the garden project, which will fix the erosion on the pathway near the WT bridge, relocate the gazebo, add walkways at the end of the WT outdoor parking area, add a walkway to the dog park, reconstruct the red bridge in the NT garden, add railings in four areas of the NT, and make the area near the current gazebo location ADA compliant. We hope to have a date for the repaving of the NT parking lots before the beginning of July. The renovation project for the second and third healthcare floors needs additional study before committing to a start date. There is a follow-up meeting this month with the Building and Grounds committee. Anniversary celebrations: 6/25 – for marketing prospects with former mayor Sam Massell and Brad Currey speaking. 7/14 – for the employees from 1:00 – 4:00 in the Community Room 7/15 – for residents, their families, present and former Board members and spouses, vendors, and colleagues – 4:30 – 7:30 with heavy hors d’oeuvres and champagne in three venues: The Player Room, the Garden Room, and the Community Room. The cleaning and recoating of the NT façade is being delayed until early fall due to the 50th celebration in July. The testing of the fire alarm equipment began today and will last all week. The WT humidifier project will begin 6/10. Window cleaning will begin 7/6. Occupancy today is 87% and will be 89% when the four 10% depositors move in. As my last quarterly meeting, I thank you for always being given the opportunity to speak and apprise you of upcoming events and improvements. It has been fulfilling to see Canterbury Court grow to its current status over these past twenty-five years. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40PM. Respectfully submitted, Noradel Wilson, Secretary #555 9 THE WELCOME MAT JEJ Dr. James E. (Jim) Davis and Mrs. Doralene Davis Birthplaces: Jim Magnolia, MS; Doralene Brookville, OH JEJ Birthdays: Jim September 12 ; Doralene September 1 JEJ Apt. 401 Move in date: June 18 At age 4, Doralene sang a solo, “Away in a Manger,” the beginning of an illustrious career as a professional singer. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Capital University and did graduate study at Indiana University and the University of Michigan. She taught elementary school music, sang with both the Robert Shaw Chorale and the Roger Wagner Chorale. She toured widely and recorded with both chorales as soloist. The Robert Shaw Chorale was touring Moscow and ten other cities in Russia when the Cuban missile crisis occurred. They feared they would not get home. On the contrary, they were highly honored and appreciated by the Russian people. Doralene also performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, and for ten years she sang soprano solos in The Messiah with the Philadelphia orchestra. Robert Shaw’s 100th birthday will be honored soon— Doralene and T. J. Anderson are being interviewed as musicians who worked closely with Mr. Shaw and whom he highly valued. James E, Davis was also a good musician who played clarinet in high school and college and sang tenor in choirs. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Mississippi State University, a PhD in Physical Chemistry from MIT, and did postdoctoral work in Biochemistry at Caltech. Jim likes teaching and mentoring students, especially premed students. He did what he liked to do for 15 years at the University of Pennsylvania and for 15 more years at Harvard University, where he had been invited to teach biochemistry and serve in academic administration. For the last class of each term, Dr. Davis sang Tom Lehrer’s chemistry elements song, a setting of the Periodic Table to “The Modern Major General” of Gilbert and Sullivan. (I’ll bet all students showed up for that class.) For five years Jim was the Chemistry Consultant for the CarTalk show on NPR radio. He was also on the Tom and Ray radio show six times. He is active in the Mississippi State and MIT Alumni Associations; the American Chemical Society; the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; the ACLU; and the Audubon Society. He looks forward to frequent trips to concerts, opera, lectures, and more. Doralene’s activities include the Red Hat Society; being founder and past president of the Philadelphia Singers; and past president of Chorus America, a national service organization for choruses. Her hobbies include reading (especially cookbooks), hand sewing, movies, and concerts. And she looks forward to sleeping late. Doralene and Jim met in a professional church choir, fell in love, and will have been married 50 years in January. Their daughter, Ellen, her husband, Charles Zino, and their 9-year-old twin daughters, Emma and Jessica, live close by in Dacula, GA. Of course, they are a big reason for the Davis’ move from Philadelphia, PA to Canterbury Court. Their son Andrew lives in Manayunk, PA — they call him a free spirit. The first night they were here, Jim had an unfortunate fall and fractured his lower spine. Life at present is very difficult. We hope life gets easier soon. Barbara Cheshire #177 10 THE WELCOME MAT JEJ Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Barry Mears Birthplace: Boston, MA Birthday: December 18 Apt. 715 Move in date: July 16 Betty Mears was married to Otho Frederick Mears, IV for 52 years when he developed Lou Gehrig’s disease. She smiles when she says his nickname, Toady, given to him by beloved nannies in his old Virginia home. “Toady” died in April of this year. Three months later her sons arranged for her to move into Canterbury Court, and she says she is still trying to adjust to so much change in such a short time. Betty attended Katharine Gibbs Business College in Boston and afterward worked as Executive Secretary for a federal judge there. She and “Toady” met at the Officers’ Club in Boston where “Toady” was a naval officer stationed at Norfolk. She was partying (pronounced “pottying” in Boston - and still by Betty in Atlanta!). After the Navy, he was hired by General Electric which became his lifetime career. GE moved Betty and “Toady’ to eleven states including New York, Connecticut, Tennessee, Florida, Louisiana, and twice to Atlanta Betty has two sons: John Barry Mears who lives in Atlanta with wife Molly and children Emily and Jack. Rick Mears, IV, lives in Chicago with his wife MarieClaire and their three children -- Madelein, Grace, and Warren. Betty’s favorite hobbies are playing tennis, reading, and enjoying music -- she has played piano since childhood. She has many friends in her recent neighborhood near the Cathedral and from her church, All Saints Episcopal Church. She joins Canterbury friends on the bus to Sunday services. During their moving around the country, she has participated in the Reading Program for Disadvantaged Children and the League of Women Voters. She looks forward to making new friends and attending cultural and social events at Canterbury. Barbara Cheshire, #177 11 THE WELCOME MAT JEJ Ms. Patricia Gaston Birthplace: Atlanta GA Birthday: April 25 Apt. 918 Move in Date:May 27 Before moving in, Patricia Gaston listed among her friends she already knew at Canterbury Court: “My parents: Bill and Fran Gaston”. This is the first time I have known a second generation to move in just a few months after the parents have moved in. Tricia may be the youngest resident, but in spite of having dealt with Parkinson’s for over 15 years, she is determined to be one of our most independent residents. Tricia is a rare native Atlantan. She attended Briarcliff High School in DeKalb County and jokingly tells people she remembers when I-285 did not have traffic! As a 16 year old she was one of the first to wait tables when Wesley Woods Towers opened; she even worked at Sears when Buckhead had a large store at the corner of W. Paces and Peachtree. After high school she went on to Queens College in Charlotte, NC, and then transferred to the University of Ga where she earned her B.A. graduating Cum Laude with a major in history. Upon graduation she was hired by then Trust Company Bank of Georgia. She held various positions there ranging from marketing assistant to supervisor in the Lock Box Dept. She was the customer service rep at Colony Square back in 1973 when there was an ice skating rink where the food court is now. But her love of travel and history pulled at her and in the summer of 1977 she moved to Denver, taking a 12 month position with Cherry Hills Country Club assisting in the set up of the 1978 U. S. Open Golf Championship. She went to Colorado for 12 months but stayed 12 years. She worked for 11 years in the stock brokerage business for one of the country club members who had offered her a job 3 months after arrival in Denver. But eventually snow in May convinced her to return home and SunTrust Bank welcomed her after a 12 year hiatus. She worked there for an additional 16 years and retired early 9 years ago as a First Vice president in the Personal Trust Department. Tricia loves to travel and is an avid amateur photographer, winning 2nd place in the 2002 Atlanta Journal’s then annual travel photography contest. You may see her wandering through the grounds taking photos. She has now been to all 50 states and many countries and hopes to travel as long as she is able. Tricia decided to follow the advice she gave clients, “make a decision about your care while YOU can make the decision.” She finds CC to be a warm and caring community and looks forward to getting to know everyone! Barbara Cheshire #177 12 MAY EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT RS The Whitings sing Broadway favorites RS Residents celebrate Canterbury’s 50th year anniversary with a special luxurious buffet. RS CM CM CM CM Resident Milton Murray and Instructor Mattie Middleton RS of the celebrate completion CM RS Buffet in the Garden Room Photo Credits: CM Clyde May RS Roger Scovil JEJ Jean Ellen Jones Noradel Wilson and the family’s beRS loved Richmond, golden retriever, who died this summer. 13 JEJ This walk is one of many Memory Walks across the country and is the largest fund raising event held by the National Alzheimer’s Association. The proceeds are used to fund care services, counseling/ education and research in the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Presently, Emory University is leading the research branch in this collaborative effort. The Canterbury Court Walkers represents an opportunity outside of our own community to be a part of a state and national effort. This is a fun event as well in that you will be with staff, family members and friends who feel the need to make a difference. You will be seeing a Memory Walk board located in the Mail Room with information on how you can be a part of this group. You might want to walk and recruit other walkers, or you might want to sponsor a walker with a donation in our efforts to support the Georgia Chapter. Recently, I was asked to attend a Safety Committee meeting with employees from various departments at Canterbury. They wanted to learn more about the Memory Walk for they wanted to help in this cause. I was excited to hear about their interest for this will make our efforts stronger. We have a synergy at Canterbury Court. The involvement and actions by you and those who serve you create an outcome or result that’s greater than the sum of the parts. We need each other to make it work. It’s a reason to be thankful and to keep on living. When we serve a purpose that’s greater than ourselves, we can live very fulfilling and meaningful lives. I see it every day at Canterbury. If you don’t feel a part of it, please let us know. We want to include everybody, and the results could be even better! Andrew Wiltz, Wellness Director Accumulation Sale Happy September, everyone! The summer is over and it’s time to get down to business. The dates for the Fall Accumulation Sale are November 19 and 20. Donations can be brought to the ground floor of the North elevator MaryEarle from 10 am till noon beginning on SepScovil tember 19. As usual, there will be signs on the elevators announcing this. Our faithful Move Out Committee, headed by John White, has been very active lately, going through vacated apartments to select those items appropriate for our sale. We already have some very nice clothes, kitchen items and glassware. Ladies, please go through your costume jewelry collections and send us items you’re not wearing anymore. We can Never have too much jewelry! Looking forward to working with you come September. MaryEarle Scovil, Chair #672 Art Resident Maggie Raper, artist of the displays in the Gallery for September and October, studied art at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois and and School of Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois. She has studied with notable teachers such as Ouida Canady, AtJanet lanta, Octavio Medellin, Dallas, and Dawson Rudolph Pen, Chicago. Her paintings can be found in private and corporate collections and many publications. On display in the Artist's Gallery will be her 24" x 24" abstract drawings in charcoal and pencil on wrapped canvas. The media of charcoal and canvas presented a challenge for the artist since mistakes were not easily corrected and charcoal smeared so easily. Two other series of her work are across from the Maggie Raper 14 Community Room and along the walls of the South Tower hallway. Thus, we have three very distinct series from this extremely talented and accomplished artist, all with a mystical quality. In the previous displays, the works were framed underglass. The newest JD display will be unframed as a means of seeking more im- mediacy with the viewer and a desired sensation of Maggie Raper is our very own creative wonder and freedom in expression and interpretation. There her gifts of art are our treasures. are touches of collage added to the later drawings that Janet Dawson #959 achieve a three dimensional quality. Book Club Hello Canterbury neighbors. It’s that time again: the launching of a new reading period for the Canterbury Court Book Club. We meet the 4th Monday of the month, from September through May (except December), to Gloria Davis share in discussing the interesting, enjoyable, compelling, and broadening books which we have selected as a group, and which fall into many writing categories. There is a Discussion Leader for each book, providing an enjoyable open-floor discussion. The full list of books chosen for this reading period is posted in the Mail Room. Our book for September is Flight Behavior, by Barbara Kingsolver. The plot is set in present-day Appalachia and “is a parable of catastrophe and denial which the complexities we inevitably encounter in life require of our attentions.” We look forward to Edie Wright as our Discussion Leader. All residents are invited to this and all meetings, whether or not you read the books. We will launch this reading period on Monday, September 28th, at 3:00 PM, in The George Hightower Room, on the Garden Level in the North Tower. See you there. Gloria Davis, Chair, #501 Canterbury Singers If it sounds like music to your ears waft i n g up from t he ch apel area……...it probably is! The Canterbury Singers have been at it since August 10 on Mondays at 4:30 in the Chapel lounge under the Peggy temporary direction of Mary Archer, Heinisch with Kack Whitaker assisting. Carolyn Thorsen is our accompanist. Our goal is to have fun singing and to share music with our friends in the Health Care units, which we hope to do this fall. In our rehearsals we’re practicing hymns, golden oldies, pops, and having a fine time together. This endeavor was inspired by the movie Alive Inside, recently shown at our Canterbury theater. Its premise is that music can help all of us recall rewarding memories, regardless of our age or health. We JEJ hope to make that happen for our fellow residents. We welcome all comers who can still sing on key. If you’re a former chorister, glee clubber, barbershopper or would just like to join our happy band, please join us. Please let Mary Archer know of your interest in joining prior to our Monday rehearsals. Peggy Heinisch #955 At my age "Getting lucky" means walking into a room and remembering what I came in there for. And, of course…… Have I sent this to you already or did you send this to me? Contributed by Faye Hough 15 Dining Services Committee The Dining Services Committee would like to thank our Sous-Chef, Vernon Dean, for taking command of the kitchen during the weeks this summer when we were without a chef. He kept us well fed and entertained in the Lamar Canterbury tradition. Thank you, Oglesby Vernon! Our new permanent chef, Jared Schulz, has finally arrived. I hope you have had a chance to meet him. He is a cheerful man who says he just loves to cook. He has been cooking all his life, the last twelve years for Morrison's. He promises to buy calf liver rather than beef liver, and is looking forward to learning how to make good southern cornbread. Jared asks that, if you have any suggestions, please come to see him. Save Tuesday, September 15 for our next Wellness Talks. Chef Jared will have some cooking demonstrations for us to see and taste. Lamar Oglesby Chair #773 Foxhole Cole Stratton One of the labor intensive tasks for the Accumulation sales is the handling of books. They are stored on shelves in the A room and the shelves are too heavy to move to the sale area. They must be moved in small lots and then placed again on the shelves for the sale. Clyde Herron suggested that we mount the book shelves on casters so the loaded shelves can be moved to the sale area without unloading them. He is shown here installing casters on a set of shelves for that purpose. Cole Stratton #682 CS Clyde Herron puts wheels on book shelf for Accumulation Sale Garden Committee Have you seen the refurbished planters on the Court Café patio? The Garden Committee voted to fund the removal of the struggling trees, have the pots refitted with good soil and planted with beautiful annuals and perennials. Watering the pots every other day is the challenge. Joe Margaret Austin and Aubrey Kellogg are faithLangford fully at work on it. Many thanks to Emily Huie who spearheaded the project and saw it through to completion. In spite of the long, hot summer, the “owners” of individual garden plots have worked hard to water and weed their own flower and vegetable beds. A dedicated band of residents, organized by Hazel Jones, formed a water brigade to help the newly planted milk weed plants survive and thrive. We are growing these plants to attract Monarch butterflies which have become an endangered species in this country. Margaret Langford #872 The beautiful plant at left, photographed by Jean Ellen Jones, is a JEJ Mandezilla, belonging to Ann Haltiwanger 16 Hobbies Journeying With Fritz Toussaint By Diane L. Fowlkes The idea for this story came from Canterbury Court resident BB Brown, who received a photograph by email of a church model built in 2008 by resident Fritz Toussaint in Highlands, North Carolina. The church is the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in HighDiane Fowlkes lands, which was the church of Fritz and his late wife, Dr. Mildred Toussaint, when they lived in Highlands. According to an article by Geoff Slade in The Galax News of July 31, 2008, Fritz made the model in response to a suggestion by Virginia Parrott for the Patron’s Party for The Bascom’s Mountains in Bloom Festival. As in Geoff Slade’s article, Fritz told me he requested the original plans for the church and worked from those to create a three-eights-of-aninch-to-a-foot scale model of the church. With the help of CM RS computer software from his earlier RS woodworking business, he drew onto wood and then cut JEJ out all the pieces of the model and glued Fritz sets up his lathe in the them together. The Foxhole large steep roof alone contained nearly four thousand shingles. The final model is eighteen inches tall by twenty-five inches long. A picture of the model church is shown here and a photo of the actual church can be seen RS at the website http://incarnationwnc.org. CM But Fritz’s story begins much earlier in his native Germany and his journey continues at Canterbury Court. He earned his degree in woodworking at the Technical University of Dortmund in North RhineWestphalia, Germany. Church of the Incarnation model He says a built by Fritz Toussaint teacher inspired him to choose woodworking. In 1956 he came to the United States and first worked with an architectural millwork company in New Haven, Connecticut. From there he moved to Plymouth, North Carolina, where he did a time-and-motion-study for a plywood and box manufacturing company. Next he moved to Nashua, New Hampshire, to make wooden carrying cases for phonograph turntables. And then he moved to Topeka, Kansas, to be plant manager for a millwork factory of a lumber company. Eventually he bought them out and ran his own manufacturing company. His pride and joy is the architectural millwork he did in Topeka for the historical renovation of the Senate Chamber of the Kansas Statehouse. The wood he used was native white oak. Earlier, during the 1970s, Fritz did the millwork for the rebuilding of the Episcopal Grace Cathedral in Topeka when the building burned down. Fritz and Millie moved to Canterbury Court in 2013. Millie died earlier this year. Fritz continues with his woodworking now in the Foxhole, on a small lathe he bought in 2008. He says he is still learning how to use it. So far he has turned wooden bowls from red maple for his three children. Now he is working on three more bowls that he promised Millie he would turn for her children. Diane Fowlkes #414 17 Library What ís New in the Library in September? RS Fiction Baldacci, David - The Hit Caldwell, Ian - The Fifth Gospel George, Elizabeth - Just One Evil Act Betty Seely Meltzer, Brad - The Presidentís Shadow LP Patterson, James - Hope to Die Perry, Ann - A Sunless Sea Quindlen, Anna - Rise and Shine Ross, Ann B. - Miss Julia Lays Down the Law LP Thor. Brad - Code of Conduct LP Windspear, Jacqueline - A Lesson in Secrets Non-Fiction Barker, Juliet - 1381 (The Peasantís Revolt) Klein, Naomi - This Changes Everything: Capitalism VS the Climate Larsen, Erik - Thunderstruck Shorto, Russell - Amsterdam Betty Seely, Librarian Watching the Night Blooming Cereus The night blooming cereus has been here under my care for six years, but only the man in the moon has viewed its opened blossom for most years. The reason is that it begins to open its buds beginning about 10:30 at night. It reaches full JEJ bloom about midnight and by the first rays of sunlight in the morning, it The Cereus at its peak has fully closed and hangs in an unexciting droop. It opens one night in late summer but which night is not very predictable. But NOT THIS YEAR! Nancy Campbell and others in the garden committee sent out an alert and arranged to have the greenhouse open for about seven nights while she and others checked each night to see if it appeared to be starting to bloom. Finally on July 21, Nancy’s birthday, all those who had asked to be notified were rousted out of their beds, or JEJ Curious residents gather with me for the blooming and share a glass of wine to celebrate elsewhere, and came to the greenhouse to await the blooming and share a glass of wine.. The cereus is a succulent, a member of the cactus family but without thorns. The bud starts as a small bump on the edge of the large elephant-ear like leaves and grows about a six inch stem on which develops a four to six inch bud. By sun-up it has started to wither. Hewitt Covington #655 PrinterProblem A woman customer called the Canon help desk with a problem with her printer. Tech Support: Are you running it under windows? Customer: “No, my desk is next to the door, but that is a good point The man sitting in the cubicle next to me is under a window, and his printer is working fine.” Contributed by Darl Snyder 18 Recycling Our CC Recycling Committee has been very active since the last issue of ‘CTales’ in May, 2015. Since we trash 24/7, there was no summer vacation for us. Committee members have met Walda Lav- monthly. While our recycling program is working well with the conscientious roff support of our housekeeping staff, the program is not on auto-pilot. Committee members continue to look after Trash Room displays and to pick up batteries. Some of our labeled battery containers have mysteriously disappeared, and we have to replace them. Our efforts to reduce Styrofoam use are ongoing. During July, AIB TV Channel 295 (Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasting) aired the film which their Life Plus crew made in July of Canterbury’s Recycling efforts. This film is now on YouTube, AIB Life Plus, 07-182015. On August 13, Resident Council President Bill Schneidewind asked me to give an overview of our Recycling Committee to the Executive Committee and to the new CC President and CEO James Wells. Besides giving a very condensed history of the ‘youngest’ CC committee (committee status since Oct 2013), I could report that during 2014, our first full year of Contract operation with Rock Tenn, we recycled 43.28 tons of waste; and from Jan 1, through July 31, 2015 we recycled 46.91 tons. Because of our combined efforts, that tonnage is NOT going into the landfills and polluting our planet. When CC residents asked us to look into conservation of power and water, they were a step ahead of recent legislation by the City of Atlanta for energy reduction in buildings over 25,000 square feet. We offered a presentation by Gordon Kenna of Consensus Energy to the CC community on June 17 about the difference between incandescent light bulbs and LED bulbs. This event was well attended. Events Coordinator Kathy Hobbs arranged an August 21 presentation about Electricity with GIPL (Georgia Interfaith Power and Light) presidents Carol and Woody Bartlett. Ruth Anne Foote and Lamar Oglesby asked CC’s Director of Maintenance Brandon Fowler to participate. During lunch preceding the presentation, the Bartletts were pleasantly surprised about CC’s efforts toward Stewardship of our planet. Their presentation to about 45 residents emphasized this commitment; they reminded us that Pope Francis issued his Encyclical on the Environment in June 2015. Brandon Fowler then told us how CC is complying with City of Atlanta’s new law, the ‘Benchmarking JEJ Initiative’. Brandon has submitted 1 ½ years of Brandon Fowler talks of CC’s bills for water, environmental inprove- power and gas. From that, ments by maintenance City then grades the energy usage of large buildings. CC’s grade was Not good! Brandon began work to reduce energy with the switch to LED lights in the North and South Tower stairwells and the lower level of the Parking decks. Consensus Energy consultants are helping to document the savings which recuperate the start-up costs. In the next budget cycle Brandon plans to put Trash and Laundry rooms on Motion detectors. If residents wish to change lightbulbs in their apartments, Brandon suggests this process: 1. Resident puts in a work order for light bulb evaluation. 2. Maintenance will come to the apartment to evaluate the need, and estimate the cost of the bulbs. Maintenance would buy the bulbs and install them. The cost to the resident would be for the bulbs only; (no charge for maintenance time). Consensus Energy would calculate the energy savings for CC. This work has already been done in the apartment of Esther Ann Comer. She proudly reported this to our committee and how pleased she is with the outcome. The Recycling Committee will promote this effort; we decided to name it ‘The Esther Ann Plan’. The CC 4C’s store may also offer some LED bulbs. We have had many inquiries about Electronics Waste disposal. Recently we learned that Dell Computer Co has contracted with Goodwill of North Georgia to accept all electronic discards. Dell will recycle them responsibly. Our nearest Goodwill Store is located on 3906 Roswell Rd. Phone 404-869-3112. (I called to verify this googled find). Walda Lavroff #575 19 Know Your Staff Catherine Menefee Imagine having eight siblings to play with every day! Catherine Menefee, a well-loved member of the housekeeping staff at Canterbury Court, had seven sisters and one brother. “We had the biggest yard in the neighborhood of “Peoplestown”, (a neighborhood in Atlanta) and kids would join us from all over,” she reminisced. “We played jump rope, hop scotch and kick ball all the time. Then when we got older, we played ‘Soul Train Line.’ That was such fun. We would get out the record player, form two lines of kids and dance up and down the floor.” All nine children in the family attended Capitol Avenue Elementary school, and several went on to Price High and Murphy High School. Catherine’s first job was baby sitting which she was well suited for, being second to the oldest child in the family. She’d had plenty of experience taking care of her own younger siblings! She then did housekeeping in a hotel and later at Lenbrook for 18 years! A friend at Canterbury Court suggested she apply for a job here. She was hired right away, and has been here for nine years. “I love it here at Canterbury Court. I especially appreciate the money bonus you give us four times a year. It sure makes a difference in my life. The people are so nice,” Catherine relates. “I worked in Andrea Price’s mother’s apartment as well as in her mother-in-law’s apartment. That was Jo Price, who was just a love. When my mother died shortly after I got here, Andrea Price was especially kind to me. Melissa Hill, on the Wait Staff, helped me, too. She took me to see my mother who was in Hospice at the JEJ time.” And now Catherine Menefee Catherine Menefee has a granddaughter, also named Catherine, who works here as well. We often see the lovely young Catherine working in the dining rooms. For a special treat each year, Catherine goes with her sisters to Biloxi, Mississippi to play the slot machines. “We have a big family time of it, and it’s fun to get away.” Catherine’s family is very close, and they get together often, whether at Live Life Church, or at each other’s homes for a meal. Catherine has two daughters and one son of her own, eight grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Add her seven sisters and their children to that gathering, and you’ve got a big crowd, even bigger than the multitude that gathered in Catherine Menefee’s yard when she was a little girl. Margaret Langford #872 20 Travel OUR CRUISE TO NORWAY, JUNE 2015 Tom Thorsen We boarded our cruise ship at a seaport in Southampton England after a long day in Atlanta, a night flight to England and a bus ride to the seaport. We went about 30 hours without much sleep and were anxious to board the ship and get a nap before dinner. Fortunately, the first 24 hours after we boarded, we were at sea, it was night, according to our watches, so we got some needed sleep. Our first port was Stavanger, Norway, a small but robust fishing village on a fjord connected to the Norwegian Sea. The hillside at the port was dotted with many small homes that were built many years ago when the fishing was done from sailing ships. The newer part of the city was off to the north, but we never got there as we found many places of interest in the old town. Besides, we were still tired from the previous travel days, and we weren’t up to a two mile walk. Our next port was Olden, a town where “Vikings” greeted us! Olden lies 65 miles from the open sea inside of Norway’s majestic Nordfjord. The area is home to the Jostedal Ice Sheet, the last remaining glacier in Europe. This remnant of the ice age is over 37 miles in length and more than 1300 feet deep in certain places. The next port was the tiny village of Flaam where everyone wants to ride the local tourist train that travels many torturous miles between the 3000-foot high mountains and the world’s largest and deepest fjord. Everyone but us it seems. We had read that most of the train ride was via tunnels carved thru the mountainside (no view); so we took a bus tour instead that was just as thrilling over narrow roads with hairpin turns and unspoiled views. At last, Trondheim, a city with culture and a large University called the Norwegian Univ of Science and Technology. Some 80% of Norway’s civil engineers are trained here and between the oil industry, the hydroelectric plants and the huge numbers of tunnels still to be built, they need all the engineers they can get. Most interesting to me is the fact that ALL the power plants are INSIDE the mountains. Tunnels are needed just to build them, and there is no shortage of hydropower in Norway. You never see a power plant but you do see the huge cables emerging from the side of a mountain and traveling over numerous very high towers into the surrounding towns and cities. In Nor- way, the view is its greatest tourist attraction. While visiting in Trondheim at a display of old houses from various parts of Norway, my guide said she was from Oppdal. I asked her about a farm named Munkvold and she knew where it was located, near Oppdal. Making Friends with the Natives My fathers’ mother came from that farm. Farm names in Norway last for centuries and the federal government has records of them all. I would like to know if any of the current residents of that farm are blood relatives. It could happen! At last, after a day at sea, we arrived in Honningsvag, a small port city only a few hundred miles south of the North Pole. We boarded a bus for the 20 mile trip to the North Cape and stood there looking north hoping to see a “pole”. But all we could see was the Arctic Ocean and a clear blue sky. We bought our only Norwegian meal there in the form of large sausages on buns with one cold beer. The beer cost almost 10 dollars and was a normal 12 oz can. The sale of alcohol is discouraged in Norway because of the abuse of the substance, especially during the long sunless winter nights. It is a real problem. Tromso is a city I could almost see myself living in. It is above the Arctic Circle but it is beautiful and modern and includes the largest and only university above the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Cathedral is certainly the most modern structure in Norway. Built in 1965, it features graceful triangles of glass, steel and concrete and a beautiful stained glass window. Bergen is a lovely modern city. We chose to visit a part of its past with a trip to the home of Edvard Grieg. His home is preserved as a museum and it is 21 located on a beautiful lake with a view of the water and the mountains beyond the lake. Grieg did his composing in a small hut near the water’s edge where he could have peace and quiet. A recently constructed concert hall was built overlooking the hut, lake and the mountains. A young pianist who made his debut last year in Carnegie Hall treated us to a performance of some of Grieg’s music. It was excellent. In addition to the Grieg estate, we traveled to see an ancient Stava (stave) church. Catholic priests built these churches in the 11th century, and at one time there were over 2800 of them in Norway. They were built by Viking ship makers out of pine and pine pitch and looked rather like Chinese pagodas with their dragonheads to ward off the evil sprits. All but 28 of them have burned to the ground and even the one we saw was burned in 1996 and restored with new pine wood and pitch. No wonder they burned with that combination of kindling. We got rained on in Bergen that day and it was the only time it was a real rainy day during this entire trip. The local guide later told us that Bergen has about 265 days of rain each year. SUMMARY: Would I make this trip again? Yes, only I would visit the farms. Tom Thorsen #478 Chef Jared’s Bio Editor’s note: We don’t usually publish staff bio’s, but this one of our new chef was so well done and affects all of us so directly, we thought we should give it a try. Submitted by Jared Schultz, Certified Executive Chef I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and began my cooking career on my mother’s hip. At a very young age I began helping my mother cook and prepare meals for our family. My mother was very adamant about not letting her children become part of the "Fast Food Nation" that was taking over in the late 70's and early 80's. All of our meals were made in our home, and we only bought fresh ingredients to make our meals. My mother never bought frozen lasagna so we made pasta dough and the sauce from scratch! I learned how to make homemade ricotta at the age of 9. We purchased fresh, seasonal produce on a daily basis and only bought what we needed. We wasted nothing. Everything had a use or a purpose. We made vegetable stock with our vegetable scraps and that was the start of my culinary vision. I started working my way up in several kitchens in Chicago. My first restaurant job was a meat carver and moved around working for several different Chefs as a line cook before deciding that I wanted to make a career in this industry. I attended Wasburne Culinary Institute in Chicago, did my internship at Charlie Trotter and after graduating, I took on my first Sous Chef position with Food For Thought, a local Catering and B&I company based in Chicago. I learned so much in Culinary school, but my experience at Charlie Trotters opened my eyes to what food should be and how food should be prepared, by giving the utmost respect for the ingredients, the proper technique on how to prepare and cook food and how to work with local and artisan farmers and vendors to bring to our kitchen the very best products. We then built our menus around what came to our door. Food For Thought had the same commitment to excellence, and I took a JEJ position at a new account opening at the law firm of Sidley Austin LLP where I spent nine years building relationships with my guests and our clients. I put an herb garden on our 37th floor balcony, and we used our own local organic herbs in our Cafe every day. I went to the Farmers market every Tuesday and Thursday and bought fresh seasonal produce straight from the farm to bring back to my Cafe and prepared my daily specials. I moved to Georgia to help care for my mother and raise my children in a better environment. I was hired by Morrison and began my career in the Healthcare sector before moving into the Morrison Community Living sector. I am very honored and excited to work at Canterbury Court, and I look forward to working with Rebecca to make this account the very best for our residents, guests and clients. I will work diligently to exceed expectations and deliver flavorful meals! Jared Schultz 22 Second Generation Second Generation Residents Joen Fagan By Margaret Langford “My mother, Elizabeth Fagan, was the quintessential southern lady,” describes Joen, “always dressed perfectly for the occasion with white gloves and a hat. She was a formidable woman, almost queen-like while I was, at that time, a hippy!” Joen Fagan (named for her father Joe) was born in Atlanta, but after her father died, she and her mother moved to Rome, GA where they lived with Joen’s grandmother and a great-aunt. “The neighborhood was full of relatives,” Joen explained, “with many cousins living nearby. We had a wonderful time with a big yard, croquet in the front and endless badminton games in the back.” Joen played basketball in high school in Rome, then graduated from Agnes Scott with an AB in Psychology. She went on to Penn State University for graduate study: a Masters and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her book, Gestalt Therapy Now, was published in 1970. Although her first job out of college was at the Veterans Administration, Joen soon became a college professor at Georgia State University where she taught for 30 years. When not in the classroom or in the therapy consulting room, Joen’s favorite activity was traveling. “I went to Greece seven or eight times,” she recounted. “I loved it so much that on my 42nd birthday I rented a yacht in Greece and invited 16 guests onboard for a month.” On an earlier trip, when she was only 26, she and some friends were traveling around the Grecian Islands as inexpensively as possible. “The night we arrived on Santorini, we were deposited on shore at 3 AM with no place to stay. We spent the night on pieces of cardboard in a field with donkeys. The next day, each of us went on different searches to find a better place to stay. Although all I came up with were cots in a chicken coop for 75 cents a night, a friend found the best deal: five nights in a cave for $3.00 a night! We took it and woke up every morning to a view of the glorious deep blue Mediterranean Sea!” Joen’s mother, Elizabeth, also went to Agnes Scott College. She taught school, married and became a homemaker. “I think Mother chose to come to Canterbury Court in her elderly years because she didn’t want to be a burden to me. She wanted me to be free and independent.” Elizabeth had a good friend here; she loved to play bridge with other residents, and she was still active in her church, First Presbyterian. “As dementia set in,” continued Joen, “she had to give up bridge, and her social world became smaller and smaller. She had to have food brought to her; she had many falls, many physical JEJ JEJ problems. She died in 1985.” Elizabeth Fagan and Joen Since both Joen’s mother and grandmother had dementia, Joen has been particularly interested in doing what she can for those at Canterbury Court with memory problems. She made a presentation in the Community Room in 2013 about the condition, and over 90 residents showed up to learn about it. “Our biggest problem here at Canterbury Court is that we have no facility to specifically care for those with dementia, no secure buildings. There are no quick, easy fixes for this enormous problem, but we must work toward solutions. Club 360 is a start with its thoughtful and creative day programs for those with memory loss. It also serves as important support for caregivers.” It’s obvious that Joen (and her cat “Spirit”) enjoy living here. When asked what she likes best about Canterbury Court, she was quick to come up with a list: 1. I feel totally secure. 2. We are a community of good friends with many shared interests who enjoy playing and working together. 3. We have beautiful sunsets and sunrises from our balconies. 4. We have wonderful maintenance people who fix things when they are broken. Joen forgot to mention agriculture. She doesn’t have one of the private gardens here at Canterbury Court; nevertheless, she is still farming and has the world’s biggest tomato plants----in the greenhouse! Margaret Langford #872 23 I remember the shop on the corner, Where cookies for pennies were sold Do you think I'm a bit too nostalgic? I remember the bologna of my childhood, Or is it....I'm just getting old? And the bread that we cut with a knife, When the children helped with the housework, And the Bathing was done in a wash tub, With plenty of rich foamy suds men went to work not the wife. But the ironing seemed never ending The cheese never needed a fridge, As Mama pressed everyone's 'duds'. And the bread was so crusty and hot, I remember the slap on my backside, The children were seldom unhappy And the taste of soap if I swore And the wife was content with her lot. Anorexia and diets weren't heard of I remember the milk from the bottle, And we hadn't much choice what we wore. With the yummy cream on the top, Do you think that bruised our ego? Our dinner came hot from the oven, Or our initiative was destroyed? And not from a freezer; or shop. The kids were a lot more contented, They didn't need We ate what was put on the table money for kicks, Just a game with their friends in the And I think life was better enjoyed. Contributed by Darl Snyder road, And sometimes the Saturday flicks. A POEM TO WHICH I CAN RELATE A few One Liners The biggest lie I tell myself is ..."I don't need to write that down, I'll remember it." Wouldn't it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes and come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller! Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven't met yet! If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would've put them on my knees. The kids text me "plz" which is shorter than please. I text back "no".....which is shorter than "yes". I'm going to retire and live off of my savings. Not sure what I'll do that second week. When did it change from "We the people" to "screw the people" ??? I don't trip over things, I do random gravity checks! Old age is coming at a really bad time! Even duct tape can't fix stupid ........ but it can muffle the sound! Lord grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the friends to post my bail when I finally snap! Why do I have to press one for English when you're just gonna transfer me to someone I can't understand anyway? I don't have gray hair. I have "wisdom highlights".......... I'm just very wise. Of course I talk to myself, sometimes I need expert advice! Teach your daughter how to shoot, because a restraining order is just a piece of paper! Oops! Did I roll my eyes out loud? Contributed by Faye Hough #772 Canterbury Tales is by and for the residents and prospective residents of Canterbury Court and their relatives and close friends. From all our readers we need your travel stories, poems, articles of interest, jokes, pictures and letters to the editor. Your input is what makes CTales interesting and alive. Send your material to the editor at: [email protected] or Roger Scovil, Canterbury Court #672, 3750 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. If you are considering a move to Canterbury Court for yourself, a friend, or a relative, call Mark Lenox, Director of Marketing, at 404-261-6611 and request to be added to our mailing list. CTales is also on the web at canterburycourt.org. 24 Poetry Feeling he should show regret At causing all this mindless fret, I asked you to tell him this, Which somehow you took amiss, And told me I should never call, Unless I knew once and for all, That what she'd said to him and you And me, was absolutely true. Muddle Management (an exercise in pronouns.) She told me that he'd said "No," And that his word was final so, I called you to make him do Tom Sellers Things the way she wants him to. You called back to say he could, But she'd not asked him if he would. I called her to learn why not? She said she did, but he'd forgot. Now she and he are speaking free And working friendly as can be, While you and I, the two of us, Must carry on our borrowed fuss. Tom Sellers #824 Of Going Forth Milton Murray When from the parking lot I walk, Through churchyard there with friends to talk, I find a place in pew of choice, Made sacred by years of prayer and voice. And then on knees, my hands held tight, I see the cross so loving and bright. I pour out all my heart-stored prayers, Filled deep with hope and joy and cares. So much to say; so much to tell. But at the last, all is well. The peal of organ and bells now heard. By all are shared bread, wine, and word. I yearn to stay - just one more taste. But angels bid me leave in haste: "Stay not, go forth:' I hear them say; "For there God walks with you life's way." Rev. Milton Murray #422 lf one trims them, heav'n forbid, Data retention takes a skid. That's what one good buddy did. Ode to Engineers A striking fact I've known for years Good engineers have "hairy ears". Noticed this occasionally of my peers. Clyde Herron Now tho' smiling all day long He's wondering where his friends have gone He's thinking maybe somethings wrong Ears collect random ideas That float from some prolific peers, Hence the need for hairy ears. SO, do not trim one hairy ear! Your acquired knowledge will disappear Lost - never more to reappear. Elsewise data would rebound Lost in ever fading sound, Sinking slowly to the ground. Clyde Herron #673 Computer Tutoring. Call Jenny Papevies at 404-405-2754. She can give you Canterbury references. 25 MOVIES West Tower “G” Floor Theater Every Day at 3:00 & 7:30 P.M. Two films alternate between afternoon and evening daily. See weekly schedules posted in elevators and on bulletin boards for times each day. SEPT 4-10: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962) 130 Minutes Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning book of 1961, Atticus Finch is a lawyer in the town of Maycomb, Alabama a racially divided town, set in the early 1930’s. Finch agrees to defend a young black man accsed of raping a white woman. Many of the townspeople try to get Atticus to pull out of the trial, but he decides to go ahead. How will the trial turn out and will it effect any changes in the racial attitudes in Maycomb? BIG EYES (2014) 106 Minutes In San Francisco in the 1950’s, Margaret was a woman trying to make it on her own after leaving her husband with only her daughter and her paintings. She soon meets fellow painter Walter Keane and the two quickly become a pair with Walter selling their paintings and Margaret at home painting children with big eyes. She doesn’t know however that Walter is selling her paintings as his own. With Walter enjoying success, Margaret is going to have to try making it on her own again. SEPT 6&10: HEY, BOO: HARPER LEE & TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (2010) 82 Minutes Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, and its Oscar-winning film adaptation both had a deep influence on American culture and racial perspectives. This pensive documentary studies the author’s life and the controversy her work inspired. ************************************************************************************ SEPT 11-17: WOMAN IN GOLD (2015) 109 Minutes Maria Altman (Helen Mirren) sought to regain a world famous painting of her aunt plundered by the Nazis during WW II. She did so not just to regain what was rightfully hers, but also to obtain some measure of justice for the death, destruction, and massive art theft perpetrated by the Nazis. FRIENDLY PERSUASION (1956) 137 Minutes This classic movie follows a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It’s not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they stay and fight despite their peaceful attitude? SEPT 13&17: CALENDAR GIRLS (2003) 108 Minutes Middle aged Chris Harper (Helen Mirren) and Annie Clarke (Julie Walters) are best friends who spend much of their time at their local Yorkshire county chapter of the Women’s Institute, whose motto is “enlightenment, fun and friendship.” The ladies don't agree with this motto and wish to bring some real excitement to the chapter. After Annie’s husband passes away, Chris wants the WI to provide a memorial in his memory but funding is low. With a fundraising idea, Chris persuades the other ladies to join her in this endeavor which intimately causes a media sensation. ************************************************************************************** SEPT 18-24: FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (1967) 168 Minutes Based on Thomas Hardy’s novel, Bathsheba Everdene is a willful, passionate girl who is never satisfied with anything less than a man’s complete and helpless adoration. She captures the lives and loves of 3 very different men but who will win her heart in the end? BEST IN SHOW (2000) 90 Minutes In this comedy, a colorful array of characters competes at a national dog show; the owners and handlers of 5 show dogs to be exact. A film crew interviews each as they prepare for the trip, arrive at the hotel, and compete. From Mrs. Fleck running into old lovers to the Dink’s feuding in front of their Weimaraner, this dog show brings out the essence of humanity. Who will be best in show? 26 SEPT 20&24: UGLY BENNY (2014) 99 Minutes We’ve all heard the saying “you shouldn't judge a book by its cover” and perhaps nobody embodies this wisdom more than Benny. He wasn't much to look at when he first arrived on the doorstep of the pet store. Some called him ugly but soon he was able to teach the townfolk that its what beneath that matters most. This film is produced by Richard Brandes, son of Canterbury Court resident Dot Brandes. ***************************************************************************************** SEPT 25-OCT 1: DRAFT DAY (2014) 110 Minutes Its draft day in the NFL and as general manager of the Cleveland Browns, Sonny (Kevin Costner) is forced to come up with a big move. After trading for a number one pick, Sonny has to choose between a lower-ranked linebacker with a questionable past or a celebrated quarterback with a questionable future. All the while, personal complications force their way to the surface. LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN (1945) 110 Minutes Novelist Richard Harland (Cornel Wilde) and socialite Ellen Berent (Gene Tierney) meet on a train to New Mexico and are immediately attracted to each other. They soon fall in love and decide to get married but Ellen’s love for Richard is an obsessive, possessive one and Ellen wants to keep Richard all to herself. Her love threatens to be the undoing of them both and everyone else around them. SEPT 27&OCT 1: UNDEFEATED 113 Minutes This documentary follows the Manassas Tigers football team, a severely underfunded and underprivileged football team who were even hired out as a practice team for more successful schools, as they reverse their fortunes, thanks to coach Bill Courtney. ***************************************************************************************** RESIDENT SERVICES Kathy Hobbs Resident Services SEPTEMBER MUSICAL EVENTS Kathy Hobbs Canterbury Court is pleased to start the month off by offering the following array of musical programs during September. Please check your weekly calendar for current information. Labor Day Picnic, Monday, September 7 Enjoy Bill Rutan as he entertains with his banjo in the Dining Rooms from 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. Your picnic style lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Happy Hour in the Garden Room/Administrative Dining Room Enjoy Happy Hour with Susan Marie on Friday, September 4 at 5 p.m. Beth Michaels will return on Friday, September 18 from 5-6 p.m. William Ransom (piano) and David Coucheron (violin) Concert, Monday, September 21 Please join Canterbury Court in welcoming back William Ransom and David Coucheron! William is the Director of Piano Studies at Emory University and the Director of Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta. Mr. Coucheron joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as Concertmaster in 27 September 2010. At the time, he was the youngest concertmaster of any major U.S. orchestra. Both accomplished musicians have studied and played all over the globe! Don’t miss this amazing program on Monday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Refreshments will be provided by Personal Care, Inc. for this concert. Cairo Songbook Premiere Friday, September 25 We are pleased to announce that T. J. Anderson’s latest creation will be featured at Canterbury on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. T. J. Anderson III from Hollins University in Virginia will recite poems from his new book. His father and resident, T. J. Anderson, Jr. has composed music to accompany some of the poems. The Cairo Songbook program will feature Laura English Robinson, Soprano and Joyce Johnson, Piano. There will be a question period as well. Don’t miss this intriguing program. Atlanta Boy Choir Sunday, September 27 The Grammy Award winning Atlanta Boy Choir will give an outstanding concert here at Canterbury Court on Sunday, September 27 at 4 p.m. in the Community Room. This world famous group now in its 59th year under the direction of its founder Maestro Fletcher Wolfe will include boys, men and instrumentalists. They have played and appeared in most of the great concert halls and Cathedrals of the world. Mark your calendar for this special program! SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Emory University Just a reminder that there is a learning program for adults who enjoy learning for fun. Enjoy the spirit of learning and personal growth by attending the OLLI classes. The main location is Executive Park near N. Druid Hills Road. Over 50 classes are offered and the topics are interesting, educational and helpful such as the technology classes. A course guide is available in the Wellness Center or go online at olli.emory.edu or call 404-727-6000 to register. Parking is free at the Executive Park location. Classes run from September 7 – November 4. Grief Group, Tuesday, September 1 All residents and family members are welcome to join our Grief Support Group. If you are struggling with a sense of loss such as death of a family member, friend or pet, or have health concerns or loss of independence please consider joining this group. It is led by Jeff Brookshire, M.Div., who is a Halcyon Hospice Chaplin and Grief Recovery Specialist. T he group meets the first Tuesday of the month, so that will be September 1st at 11 a.m. in the George Hightower Room. Caregivers Support Group, September 8 The Dementia Caregivers Support Group continues monthly meetings. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 8 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the George Hightower Room. For more information contact Mike Bryant, Pastoral Coordinator at X 3253. Current Events Group, Tuesday, September 8 Join Rev. Don Jordan for lively discussions of news items that you are reading about or viewing on the TV. The group will meet in Peachtree 1 & 2 on Tuesday, September 8 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. 28 TV History, Wednesday, September 9 Let’s kick off the new fall TV season with a visit from Jeff Watts from ABC Television. Jeff will discuss the history of TV and explain how ratings work. He will show a short comedy-festival of older TV footage from shows like Lucy, Carol Burnett and All in the Family. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Neva’s Accessories, September 10 Neva Colony will be here to sell her unique fashion accessories of wraps, capes, handbags and jewelry on Thursday, September 10 from 11 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Card and Chat Rooms. Stop by to get some holiday gift ideas! Quarterly Residents Council Meeting Monday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room All residents, especially new residents, are encouraged to attend the Quarterly Residents Council meeting conducted by President Bill Schneidewind. Your officers will report as well as several committees. Find out what is happening at Canterbury Court! Global Jewelry Repairs, Thursday, September 24 Locksley will return to repair and sell jewelry. He may also be able to replace an old battery. Drop by on Thursday, September 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the George Hightower Room. Mercer University Pharmacy Students, Tuesday, September 29 The Mercer University Pharmacy students will return to Canterbury to provide services such as their “Brown Bag” medication review program, and health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and memory screenings. The 3rd year pharmacy students will meet residents in the George Hightower Room and Garden Room at individual tables to insure privacy. The meeting will be on Tuesday, September 29 at 2 p.m. Please sign up at the Front Desk if you wish to participate. Call Kathy at X 3262 or Maxine at X 3026 for more information. There is no charge. FALL TRIPS The Choir of Trinity College Friday, September 18 This rare Atlanta appearance of one of the most acclaimed adult choirs in the world will delight and move listeners. At home at Cambridge University, the choir sings three choral services each week during university term, giving them a facility of musicianship and breadth of repertoire that is truly astounding. Trinity College’s choral tradition dates back to the 14th century, and Gramophone magazine recently named them among the top five choirs in the world. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of the concert. Residents are responsible for purchasing their own tickets from the Cathedral Book Store (404) 237-7582 or online at www.stphilipscathedral.org/concerts. We will leave at 7 p .m. Please sign up at the Front Desk. 29 “Calendar Girls” at Georgia Ensemble Theatre Wednesday, September 30 Nine friends from a local women’s club find their bonds put to the test when their altruistic efforts for a local hospital are trust into the international spotlight. After the death of the beloved husband of one of the friends, the ladies rally to create an “alternative” (but artistic and tasteful) calendar to raise money for the cancer wing. Join us for this play at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre in Roswell on Wednesday, September 30. We will leave at 6:30 p.m. and return around 10 p.m. The admission of $27 will be charged to your monthly account along with a $4 trip fee. Sign up for this fun outing at the Front Desk. Atlanta Symphony Atlanta Symphony transportation will resume on Thursday, September 17 for “Opening Weekend” with Robert Spano, conductor and on September 24 for Series #1, October 1 for Series #2, October 8 for Series #3 and October 22 for Series #4. We also plan to provide transportation to the Itzhak Perlman concert on Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m. Super Pops begins on October 30 with Danny Elfman’s “Music From the Films of Tim Burton.” If you plan to attend the Atlanta Symphony please call 404-733-4800 to purchase your tickets for Thursday evening performances for Series 1, 2, 3, 4 and Pops on Friday evenings. Please sign up at the Front Desk for bus transportation. Atlanta Opera Call 404-881-8885 to purchase Atlanta Opera tickets for the 2015-2016 season on Tuesday nights. Opera season begins on October 6 with “La Bohéme” followed by “Pirates of Penzance” on March 8, 2016 and “Romeo and Juliet” on May 10, 2016. Please sign up at the Front Desk for bus transportation. MET OPERA, LIVE in HD The MET Opera HD programs will begin in October. “Il Trovatore” is on Saturday, October 3, “Otello” is scheduled for October 17 and Tannhäuser on October 31, 2015. Please contact Doralene Davis, Apt. 401 or Mary Jensen, Apt. 879, or more information or call Kathy at X 3262. Residents may purchase their own tickets for $25 by contacting the Regal Hollywood Theatre (Phone 770-936-8235). Seven or more residents are needed to request a bus. Sign up at the Front Desk for transportation. Atlanta Master Choral Atlanta Master Chorale will offer amazing concerts beginning on Saturday, October 10 with “Season Premiere: Come, Stay, Go” at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. The “Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale” will on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 8 p.m. Remaining concerts are “The Spirit Lives On: Art, Music and the Mind” on Saturday, January 30, 2016, “Masterworks: Critical Mass” on Saturday, March 12, 2016 and the Season Finale “Excursions: Day-Trips & Distant Journeys” on Saturday, May 21, 2016. All seats are reserved. Residents will be responsible for purchasing their own tickets. Call Emory at 404-727-5050 and ask for the Senior Discount rate. You may also order online at [email protected]. Please contact Walda Lavroff, Apt. 575 or Kathy at X 3262 for more information. Sign up for the bus at the Front Desk. 30 October 12 – Atlanta Master Chorale at the Schwartz, Emory October 15 – Town Hall October 30 - Halloween Party October 31 – MET Opera Live HD “Tannhäuser” September Wellness Clinics Friday, September 4 - Georgia Podiatry (Wellness) Call 678-310-0540 for appt. Tuesday, September 8 - B/P and diabetes check with Personal Care (Wellness) Tuesday, September 22 - Dr. Cohen, Dentist (GHR) Call 770-883-6868 for apt. Tuesday, September 22 - Hearing Aid Clinic with Monica (Card Room) Coming in October October 3 – MET Opera Live HD “Il Trovatore” October 6 - Flu Shots October 17 - MET Opera Live HD “Otello” Humor A POEM FOR COMPUTER USERS OVER 60 A computer was something on TV, from a science fiction show of note. Log on was adding wood to the fire. A window was something you hated to clean, Hard drive was a long trip on the road. and ram was the cousin of a goat. A mouse pad was where a mouse lived, and backup happened to your commode. Meg was the name of my girlfriend, and a gig was a job for the night. Cut you did with a pocket knife. Now they all mean different things, Paste you did with glue. and that really mega bytes. A web was a spider's home, and a virus was the flu. An application was for employment. A program was a TV show. I guess I'll stick to my pad and paper, A cursor used profanity. and the memory in my head. A keyboard was a piano. I hear nobody's been killed in a computer crash, but when it happens, they will wish they were dead. Memory was something that you lost with age. A CD was a bank account. Contributed by Irvin Massey #202 Compress was something you did to the garbage, not something you did to a file, and if you unzipped anything in public you'd be in jail for a while. 31 NEW PRIEST The elderly priest, speaking to the younger priest, said, ''You had a good idea to replace the first four pews with plush bucket theater seats. It worked like a charm. The front of the church always fills first now.'' The young priest nodded, and the old priest continued, ''And you told me adding a little more beat to the music would bring young people back to church, so I supported you when you brought in that rock 'n roll gospel choir. Now our services are consistently packed to the balcony.'' youth.'' ''All of these ideas have been well and good,'' said the elderly priest, ''But I'm afraid you've gone too far with the drive-thru confessional.'' ''But, Father,'' protested the young priest, ''my confessions and the donations have nearly doubled since I began that!'' ''Yes,'' replied the elderly priest, ''and I appreciate that. But the flashing neon sign, 'Toot 'n Tell or Go to Hell' cannot stay on the church roof!" Contributed by Randy Wilson ''Thank you, Father,'' answered the young priest. ''I am pleased that you are open to the new ideas of MEANWHILE, BACK IN TEXAS Husband went to the sheriff's department to report that his wife was missing. Husband: My wife is missing. She went shopping yesterday and has not come home Sergeant: What is her height? Husband: Gee, I'm not sure. A little over five-feet tall. Sergeant: Weight? Husband: Don't know. Not slim, not really fat. Sergeant: Color of eyes? Husband: Sort of brown I think. Never really noticed. Sergeant: Color of hair? Husband: Changes a couple times a year. Maybe dark brown now. I can’t remember. Sergeant: What was she wearing? Husband: Could have been pants, or maybe a skirt or shorts. I don't know exactly. Sergeant: What kind of car did she go in? Husband: She went in my truck. Sergeant: What kind of truck was it? Husband: A 2015 Ford F150 King Ranch 4X4 with eco-boost 5.0L V8 engine special ordered with manual transmission and climate controlled air conditioning. It has a custom matching white cover for the bed, which has a matching aftermarket bed liner. Custom leather 6-way seats and "Bubba" floor mats. Trailering package with gold hitch and special wiring hook-ups. DVD with full GPS navigation, satellite radio receiver, 23-channel CB radio, six cup holders, a USB port, and four power outlets. I added special alloy wheels and off-road Michelins. It has custom running boards and indirect wheel well lighting. At this point the husband started choking up. Sergeant: Take it easy, we'll find your truck. Contributed by Randy Wilson And if you get the disease, You still have two chances... One of dying and one of not. Chances You have two chances... One of getting the germ and one of not. And if you get the germ, You still have two chances, One of getting the disease and one of not. And if you die, Well — you still have two chances. Unknown contributor. Please write your name on each page of submittals 32 21 2:00 Garden Meeting, Garden Rm. 4:00 Ransom & Coucheron Concert Community Rm 28 2:00 Book Club, GHR 4:30 C. C. Singers, Chapel 20 27 4:00 Atlanta Boy Choir & Alumni Men 10:00 Tai Chi, P1&2 7:30 Vespers, Chapel 4:30 C.C. Singers, Chapel 7:30 Quarterly Resident Council Grandparents Day 29 10:00 Tai Chi,P1&2 2:00 Mercer U Pharmacy Students, Garden & GHR 7:30 Vespers, Chapel 22 8-2 Dr. Cohen, GHR 10:00 Tai Chi,P1&2 10:00 Hearing Aid,Card Rm 7:30pm Vespers in the Community Rm 15 14 13 NO MAIL NO BUS TRIPS BANKS CLOSED LABOR DAY 8 10:00 Tai Chi,P1&2 10:30 B/P & Diabetes Check, Wellness 11:00 Caregiver, GHR 1:30 C. Events,P1&2 7:30 Vespers, Chapel 1 10:00 Tai Chi, P1&2 10:30 Coffee Klatch, Admin Dining 11:00 Grief Support, GHR 7:30 Vespers, Chapel Tue 7 Mon 6 Sun Thu 10 10 Yoga, Aerobics Rm 10-4 Neva’s Accessories, Card Rm 10:45 Art, Hobby Rm 2:00 Scholarship Mtg. Admin Dining 30 10:00 Holy Eucharist 6:30 “Calendar Girls” Play 7:00 Mens Poker,Club 23 24 10:00 Holy Eucharist 10 Yoga, Aerobics Rm 7:00 Mens Poker,Club 10-2 Global Jewelry, GHR 10:45 Art, Hobby Rm 7:00 ASO, Series 1 17 10 Yoga, Aerobics Rm 10:00 Holy Eucharist 7:00 ASO Opening 7:00 Mens Poker,Club Weekend 16 9 10:00 Holy Eucharist 7:00 Mens Poker,Club 7:30 TV History Program, Community 2 3 10:00 Holy Eucharist 1:30 Spirituality,P1&2 10 Yoga, Aerobics Rm 7:00 Mens Poker,Club Wed 25 10:00 Bible Study, Card 7:30 T.J. Anderson’s “Cairo Songbook” Community Rm 10:00 Bible Study, Card 5:00 Happy Hour w/ Beth Michaels 18 11 10:00 Bible Study, Card 4 9:30 Podiatrist, Wellness 10:00 Bible Study, Card 5:00 Happy Hour w/ Susan Marie Fri SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 33 10-12 Accumulation Sale Donations, NT Ground Floor 26 9:00 Alzheimer’s Walk 10-12 Accumulation Sale Donations, NT Ground Floor 19 5:00 Bernice Burton’s 20th Year Celebration, Community Rm 12 5 Sat 34 28 2:00 Book Club, GHR 4:30 C. C. Singers, Chapel 27 4:00 Atlanta Boy’s Choir & Alumni 22 8-2 Dr. Cohen, GHR 10:00 Tai Chi,P1&2 10:00 Hearing Aid,Card 7:00pm Vespers in the 21 2:00 Garden Meeting, Garden Rm. 4:00 Ransom & Coucheron Concert Community Rm 20 30 10:00 Holy Eucharist 6:30 “Calendar Girls” Play 7:00 Men’s Poker, Club 23 10:00 Holy Eucharist 7:00 Men’s Poker,Club 10:00 Holy Eucharist 7:00 Men’s Poker,Club 9 10:00 Holy Eucharist 1:30 Spirituality,P1&2 7:00 Men’s Poker, Club 7:30 TV History Talk, Community Rm 10:00 Tai Chi, P1&2 29 10:00 Tai Chi,P1&2 2:00 Mercer U Pharmacy Students, Garden & GHR Thu 4 9:30 Podiatrist, Wellness 10:00 Bible Study, Card 5:00 Happy Hour w/ Susan Marie Fri 24 10 Yoga, Aerobics Rm 10-2 Global Jewelry, GHR 10:45 Art, Hobby Rm 7:00 ASO, Series 1 17 10 Yoga, Aerobics Rm 7:00 ASO Opening Weekend 25 10:00 Bible Study, Card 7:30 T.J. Anderson’s “Cairo Songbook” Community Rm 10:00 Bible Study, Card 5:00 Happy Hour w/ Beth Michaels 18 10 11 10 Yoga, Aerobics Rm 10:00 Bible Study, 10-4 Neva’s AccessoCard ries, Card Rm 10:45 Art, Hobby Rm 2:00 Scholarship Mtg. Admin Dining 2 3 10:00 Holy Eucharist 1:30 Spirituality,P1&2 10 Yoga, Aerobics Rm 7:00 Men’s Poker,Club Wed Grandparents 4:30 C.C. Singers, Chapel Day 7:30 Quarterly Resident Council 8 10:00 Tai Chi,P1&2 10:30 B/P & Diabetes Check, Wellness 11:00 Caregiver, GHR 1:30 Current Events,P1&2 1 10:00 Tai Chi, P1&2 11:00 Grief Support, GHR Tue 16 14 13 LABOR DAY NO MAIL NO BUS TRIPS BANKS CLOSED Mon 15 7 6 Sun Sat 10-12 Accumulation Sale Donations, NT Ground Floor 26 9:00 Alzheimer’s Walk 10-12 Accumulation Sale Donations, NT Ground Floor 19 5:00 Bernice Burton’s 20th Year Celebration, Community Rm 12 5 SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS