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Gadsden GAB A P U B L I C A T I O N O F B I S H O P G A D S D E N

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October 2013

Issue 282

Message from

President/CEO 2

Keep Your

Computers Safe 3

Farewell to How it Works

4

How’s It Going: The Architects

5

PHC Staff 5

The Fall Festival 6

Goal Setting 6

Recycling 7

Breast Cancer

Seminar 7

Happenings/

Calendar 8-9

Birthdays 10

Movies 10

Feast of Assisi 11

B I S H O P G A D S D E N ’ S G E N E R O U S S P I R I T

C O M M I T T E E P R E P A R E S F O R T H E

J a m i e G o u g h

On November 8th, we will have a Gala for Giving to

raise money for Habitat for Humanity’s land purchase here

on James Island. The Generous Spirit Outreach

Committee picked Habitat for this year’s fundraiser based

on their mission and the opportunity to help disadvantaged

people in our own neighborhood.

Habitat’s mission is to provide a safe, affordable place

to live based on the belief that everyone deserves housing

as a basic human right. Offering personal dignity and hope

is part and parcel of this not-for-profit charity. Applicants

for Habitat’s homes must be citizens, have a steady

income, have good credit, earn a monthly income within minimum and maximum

standards, sustain a savings account, invest sweat equity hours in building a home, make

an affordable down payment, and attend homeowner classes. Bishop Gadsden has several

employees who own their own Habitat homes now, and this land purchase will provide a

very convenient opportunity for others.

Our Lowcountry Gala for Giving is not only for a great and compelling cause, but also

will serve to kick off our holiday season this year. The theme of the party is the Swing

Era (’20s, ’30s and ’40s) in the Lowcountry. There will be music, food, and dancing that

were popular at that time.

You will receive an invitation to the Gala that will include an RSVP. We have priced

the ticket at the cost of the party. You will have an option to contribute to Habitat’s

land purchase on the RSVP card. If you are not able to join us, we hope you will still

contribute to this worthy cause. In addition to individual contributions, we will have

both a live and silent auction to raise money. Please let me know at 793-4898 what items

you want to donate.

We are working hard to make this a fun evening for us to enjoy a bit of nostalgia, good

friends, good food, good music, and a good feeling in helping a very worthwhile cause.

Please mark your schedule, open your heart, and join us in a bit of happiness of times

gone by.

Bishop Gadsden will welcome Sea Island Habitat for Humanity representatives at

the October 16 Apartment and Cottage Resident Update at 10:00 AM in Blackmer Hall.

They will describe their mission and ministry and detail their land purchase

needs on James Island.

LOWCOUNTRY GALA FOR GIVING

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‘tween the neurons synapses fly—

Sometimes lighting, sometimes not.

Like a bumble bee—

Sweeping thoughts through nooks unseen,

Often fleeting, like a dream.

In they come and out they go,

And if my impulse is too slow

To jot them down on Post-it Notes,

Or speak them quick, like a running stream,

Then gone the thoughts, as well as the theme.

So if you see my lips are blue

(and I’m still breathing),

It’s because some studies show

That berries blue and black and red

Can do real wonders for the head!

So let’s go berry picking!

T H E B E R R Y B U Z Z

J e a n D a l t o n

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T / C E O B i l l T r a w i c k

Fall is in the air! This has been anything but a typical summer as the weather brought

historical amounts of rain and with it unseasonably cooler temperatures, but also in the

intensity of the work done by our management staff, board, and many of you. The slight

lull we usually experience as many of our residents are away did not happen this year.

Sue Gough has an excellent article relating to the design of our new area, The Quay

(“key”); so I will not write of that aspect here, other than to say it continues to go well

and seeing it evolve is very exciting. In addition to the design work, we have also been

very involved with two other important components, financing and marketing, which

are moving forward in tandem with the design development.

With regard to financing, it has been very affirming that of the twelve “Requests For Proposals” (RFPs) we

sent to banks, we received eight very aggressive and strong responses. The only banks that did not propose

were either not large enough, and therefore did not have the lending capacity to make a proposal, or senior

living was not in their lending strategy. We are continuing to refine these proposals with the banks in order to

accept the one that is most favorable to BG, for both the short and the long term.

Marketing has also been equally affirming of Bishop Gadsden’s desirability in the market place. We

announced The Quay and began publicly marketing in early September—only three weeks ago—and already

over one-half of the 45 flats have been reserved! Our architects told us they have never been part of a process

in which more input was sought. I truly believe this has resulted in a product in which the attention to detail is

being genuinely appreciated by our perspective residents. Thanks to all of you who offered your insights,

experience, time, and talents in the process to make this happen.

I want to also assure you who live here and have a personal interest in our strategic plan, which includes

improvements to our assisted living, health, and memory care areas, that we will not lose sight of these

important goals. The development of The Quay is a critical step in enhancing our already solid financial

position and will, in turn, enable us to address these other important goals in the intermediate future.

Although things are progressing well on all fronts, we are not naive in believing that there is still much to

be done and many uncertainties yet to be overcome. As my dear mother used to say, “There is many a slip

between the cup and the lip!” This will be the caution that will guide us as we proceed.

The Read Cloister Generous Spirit Project for October 2013 will be supporting the Teacher’s Supply Closet on October 7.

If you wish to contribute a donation of school supplies please contact Christy Smith,

Healthcare Activities Team Leader at 406-6272 for a list of needed items.

H O W T O P R O T E C T Y O U R P E R S O N A L C O M P U T E R S B e r n a r d K r a f s i g , I T D i r e c t o r

Another bruised rib. I

did not see the side blade

kick just above my solar

plexus. My opponent

apologizes and asks if I am

OK. I am doing fine,

except for the next day. I

am really sore, but I have

no one to blame but

myself; I left a hole in my

defense.

There is always someone

looking for an exposed

hole in a defense. This usually manifests itself in the

art of deception. We see this in the setup of the spike

of volleyball, the net shot in tennis, the evasive

football player covering 90 yards for a touchdown.

In perspective let us look at the art of deception

with e-mail bank fraud. An e-mail is received from

the Bank of America, or is it? The e-mail requests

that you change your password for security reasons.

You click on the link, and it looks to be legitimate;

however, if one were to right click the link then it

would surprise you that it points to something

completely different. A definite scam.

Step One of security of information technology: do

not use e-mail to transmit personal information, credit

cards, and the like. Banks, for example, only use e-

mail available to the logged-on users to their specific

website. This occurs only after entering your user

name and password and answering a bank of security

questions. In some cases it requires a return e-mail or

phone call to a phone number or e-mail on record in

the account. Only after the cryptic code is conveyed

to the user does one have access to a bank account.

Step Two: Use a strong password and never,

never, give up your password.

The probability of hacking a six-character

password is a 50-minute time period as opposed to 24

days with an eight character, letters only, 17 years if

you add mixed case and characters. This is one of the

methods that we use here at Bishop Gadsden for

security.

However, it is not the only method that we use to

protect a resident’s information. One of the two

wickets to access classified information in the

military is the level of security access—for example,

top secret or “need to know.” A registered nurse does

not have access to billing information, and, by the

same token, an accountant does not have access to

to medical records. There

are security levels in

gaining access to the

Bishop Gadsden network,

there are security levels in

gaining access to shared

files, and there are

security levels in using

Answers on Demand

s o f t w a r e ( m e d i c a l

records). Likewise, there

are checks and balances in

place to protect against

external intrusion; namely, the layered use of

security.

Step Three: Install and keep an up-to-date and

strong bundled package of firewall, antivirus, web

filter protection. At Bishop Gadsden we use layered

protection to safeguard our information. We use a

cloud-based e-mail spam and virus filter which

connects to a hardware appliance that acts as a

firewall; connected to a web filter appliance that has

antivirus protection and malware protection, which is

connected to a second level e-mail spam and virus

filter appliance (that can also encrypt outbound e-

mail for the safe transmission of data). As a finale we

use Symantec Endpoint Protection installed on each

one of our staff computers. It works as an antivirus

and anti-malware scanner along with e-mail antivirus

protection. These appliances and software packages

are constantly being updated, sometimes as

frequently as once an hour to keep up with filtering

out new threats that come about.

Step Four: One of the most important steps—invest

in an online (cloud) backup service. Bishop Gadsden

does backups using tapes and a hardware appliance

that has a local backup and also backs up the same

information on the cloud. A commonly recommended

solution to a computer virus infection is to do a

complete wipe of a computer’s hard drive and do a

complete restoration of all files, operating systems,

and programs. Preserving your files on offsite storage

will enable you to restore those valuable files, from

pictures to tax documents.

One should always be aware of the risks posed

with transacting life and business in the largest city in

the world, the internet. Stay in a good neighborhood,

and internet use will not be a problem. A trip to the

wrong side of the tracks could yield a compromise

and loss of information.

immediately located and excellently provisioned.

I don’t want to have to leave campus unless I

want an outing or variation.

I want to have an extended family, residents

who are interesting, caring, joyful, attractive, and

young-spirited.

I want to have excellent health and wellness

care just down the hall.

I want so many intriguing activities that I

have to plan out my day carefully. I want to look

forward to leaving the peace of my apartment to

be involved.

I don’t want to ever again have to clean,

cook, or tend an aging house or pool.

I want to keep my pets with me.

I want a beautiful environment, maintained

and improved on a constant basis (not by me).

I want to have to restrain myself from eating

too much of the excellent food.

Every one (and more) of these pipe-dreams for

the perfect retirement experience has been fulfilled

at BG. Jamie and I moved here as soon (after

turning the requisite age) as we could manage. Of

course, our choice was easy in that we both had

sisters here, and Jamie’s parents had lived and died

here. So we knew in advance how excellent our

lives would be at Bishop Gadsden. To us, this is the

BIG REWARD.

F A R E W E L L T O “ H O W I T W O R K S ” :

H E L L O T O “ H O W I T ’ S G O I N G ”

S a l l i e G o u g h

I’m saying farewell to “How It Works,” BUT, my

new interest, and I hope yours, will be “How It’s

Going.”

I can’t wait to find out all about the construction of

the flats. I have been given permission to get a

monthly update, with pictures, of what is going on.

That will start this fall with meeting the architect, then

the contractor, and watching the utility road being

built. It will continue on with the building of the lake

and the repositioning of the Community Garden, to the

construction of the foundation, on through the entire

process. I am so fascinated with the intricacy of this

kind of project, and I am thrilled to be able to watch

and report it step-by-step.

However, looking back over the topics this last year

in “How It Works,” I am awed by what we have here

at Bishop Gadsden. I have showcased different areas

about which I was curious. Each area and component

of this community, the services, the infrastructure, the

staff is amazing. Every piece of life here speaks of

excellence and exceptional care.

If I were to go back a few years and explain to

someone what I would want in the perfect retirement

world, I would say (not in any order of priority):

I want a safe environment. I don’t want to be

wary in my apartment or in any other location on

the campus.

I want to have every convenience that I need

managed.

T H E S H A G I N S O U T H

C A R O L I N A E m m y L o u A n d e r s o n

It was back in 1984 that South Carolina designated the Shag

as the Official State Dance. The Shag is a type of swing dance

that developed during the 1930s and 1940s, combining nimble

footwork with upbeat rhythm and blues (known as beach

music), which is recognized separately as a symbol of South

Carolina.

Shagging originated at open-air parties on the North and

South Carolina coasts. (North Carolina also recognized the

shag as a state symbol in 2005.) South Carolina also adopted

an official state folk dance (the square dance).

You can Shag on the Cooper and on the Folly Beach Pier

throughout the summer and early fall—watch the calendar for

when you can dust off your shagging shoes!

On September 5 and 6, prospective and future residents of the Quay met in

Blackmer Hall with our architect, Gregory Scott of RLPS, based in Lancaster,

PA. Greg was kind enough to take some time to answer some of my questions

in order to start off this series of monthly reports on the building of the Quay.

Greg and his team became associated with BG two years ago when they

conducted the strategic master plan for the highest and best use of our land. Greg and RLPS are considered

“stars in senior living” (quoting Bill Trawick), and their entire focus is senior living design. We will be

seeing Greg frequently, visiting at least twice a month, since he and his team will do constant construction

observation. As evidenced by the intricate renderings of the future buildings and flats, Greg is all about

attention to detail and the thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the concept of the Quay. He brings with him as

Architect of Record, engineers in the structural, mechanical, electrical, low voltage, and acoustical fields.

Lend Lease has again been chosen as our General Contractor for the Quay. Lend Lease (formerly Bovis Lend

Lease) has been the general contractor for all of our community, with the exception of the original Myers Hall

and Read Cloister. Their work has included four major projects—the apartments/cottages/commons, new

Myers Hall apartments and the art loft/billiards/spa/rehab floor, the Chapel, and the extensive renovation of

Read Cloister. Lend Lease will be responsible for all elements of construction, including the lake. They have

an excellent reputation for attention to detail, and I hope I will get to meet and report on the contracting team.

I asked Greg how he evaluates Bishop Gadsden as we know it today, and his answer, “Stunning!” Greg is

dedicated to the “commitment and consistency of excellence.” He talks about the “magnetism of Charleston”

and refers to it as a “toy box” for an architect of architectural elements, including many he sees as “fun

things.” Included as integral parts of the plan and consistent with homes in Charleston are large-sized

windows to capture the maximum amount of natural light and bring the outside in; exterior combinations of

brick and stucco; the Georgian style with three stories; faux earthquake bolts, interesting chimneys; wrought

iron, shuttered verandas, and courtyards. Quoting Greg once again, “The Quay will be responsible design,

reflecting what we now have, but with a modern influence; all while achieving more efficient land use.” Greg

says that the goal “is to have a positive impact on (BG) life by designing a beautiful and gracious environment

that will enhance that which we already have.”

H O W ’ S I T G O I N G : M E E T I N G T H E A R C H I T E C T

S a l l i e G o u g h

In response to the Resident Satisfaction survey, Bishop

Gadsden invited PHC Rehab, our contract therapy services

partner, to give an informational session on September

25th. Although the crowd was thin, the information shared

was very useful and helpful. PHC has been Bishop

Gadsden’s rehabilitation provider for over a year now and

the relationship continues to grow. Their staff participates

in interdisciplinary meetings at Bishop Gadsden and provides education to our staff periodically. PHC’s

Administrator, Sarah Gassman Schultz, shared all of the services they offer, including occupational, speech,

and physical therapy. All of their therapists were at the session to answer questions and introduce themselves.

Sarah created a great flier to educate residents on the steps needed to access rehabilitation services. Many

residents do not know that these services can be provided within your home or within Bishop Gadsden’s

facilities. The audience asked many questions pertaining to acquiring medical equipment through

Medicare. Sarah educated them on the current guidelines for ordering and paying for such devices. In

addition, Sarah and her staff spoke in detail on the assessment process and why excellent documentation is

important for maximizing Medicare therapy benefits. I think everyone in the room was thankful for such a

comprehensive presentation and to learn how the relationship flows between PHC and Bishop Gadsden. PHC

is a great resource for all residents, and we encourage you to use this benefit.

P H C S T A F F

E d i t o r i a l S t a f f

G O A L S E T T I N G E m i l y B a r r e t t , R e g i s t e r e d D i e t i t i a n

We all have set goals in our lives, some we have kept while

others fall to the side. My big goal focus will take years to

complete. But, for a person that enjoys this type of activity, it

is a true joy each time I return home from a journey. So what

could this be? Running a half marathon in each state of the

United States, of course! What a perfect way to mingle with

locals, see the countryside, enjoy the company of my friends

while at the same time maintaining a fitness goal. My fan

club here at BG is growing—from residents that ask about

which state I will run next, to coworkers looking for some

encouragement for completing their first half marathon. Why

the half marathon some might ask? Having done the 26.2 miles (a full marathon) and even the 39.3 mile

weekend run, I quickly realized that 13.1 miles was a much better goal.

As of October 5, I will have completed 15 states, mostly along the East Coast. So starting in 2014, we will

be traveling to the Midwest. To go as far as Oklahoma and Arkansas, my running group has agreed that we

will need to do two states at a time. This means that we will participate in a half marathon on a Saturday in

one state, followed by another one in the neighboring state the next day. This just helps to keep the time away

from work and family at a minimum. Last October, we did this with a run in Lancaster, PA, on Saturday,

followed by a run in Ocean City, NJ, the next day. Our running group was tired but we enjoyed every minute

of it. So many adventures we have had—running the Amish country, Dover Air Force Base, and big cities like

Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Nashville. We don’t compete with each other or worry about a bad day, just

finish with a smile and think of the next adventure ahead!

Bishop Gadsden will host a Fall

Festival to celebrate the First

Responders of the James Island and

City of Charleston Communities. The

Fall Festival will be held on Sunday,

October 20, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

Residents, families, staff members,

friends, and the Greater Charleston

community members are invited to

help us thank our local First Respond-

ers—our fire, police, and EMS, as well as to celebrate the upcoming fall season.

Come enjoy local vendors, a pie eating contest, kid rides, pumpkin carving, beer tasting, and live music at

the main entrance of Bishop Gadsden. First Responders will receive thank you notes from Bishop Gadsden

residents, as well as thank you bags, and they and their families will have lunch on Bishop Gadsden.

Vendors include King of Pops, Moose’s Mobile BBQ, Joseph Fields Farms, Olinda Olives, Savannah Bee

Co., Low Country Street Eats, Fresh Pickles Fresh Produce, Corey’s Grilled Cheese, Robert Fields Farms,

Wine Lamps, Etc., Lowcountry Olive Oils, and many more. Vendors that are still interested in

participating should contact Bishop Gadsden as soon as possible at 843-406-6546.

Free parking will be available across the street at St. James Episcopal Church.

Please join us for an afternoon of fun, while honoring our local first responders!

F A L L F E S T I V A L P L A N S U N D E R W A Y

E d i t o r i a l S t a f f

As a fairly new resident here at Bishop Gadsden, I found myself reading about where

to do recycling, to dispose of trash and garbage. I had some burned out bulbs and put

them in the trash, not knowing we have a special place to throw them away. I didn’t have

dead batteries for awhile, but when I did, where was I supposed to put them?

As I started to think about getting information together for the GAB, I learned about three labeled recycling

bins outside the loading dock at the end of the inside service hall, that extends from the large main kitchen

door to the back of the building. Go down the hall, turn right at the end of the hall and two doors will

automatically open to your left side. Immediately outside here are the three marked bins for electronics,

batteries, and bulbs.

Batteries are to be from household items, not large ones like car batteries. Bulbs of all kinds and sizes from

flashlight to long fluorescent bulbs are welcome. Electronics has a special disposal bin and will hold dead

radios, computers, and television sets.

Please call Environmental Services if you have any questions about your disposable items. If you want to go

to the recycle bins from outside, go down the road to the Environmental Services building and turn on the

north side and head for the doors heading into the building. The bins will be on your left. Thanks in advance

for disposing of trash where it belongs.

T R I C K O R T R E A T I N G I N T H E C O T T A G E S K a t i e J a y n e , D i r e c t o r o f C L S

R E C Y C L I N G B A T T E R I E S E m m y L o u A n d e r s o n

Bishop Gadsden is excited to host Trick or Treat in the

Cottages again this year. This event was a huge success last

year, allowing the children and grandchildren of residents and

staff to dress in costume to get yummy candy. You could feel

the spirit of Fall with all the kids running around the cottages in

costume. They were giddy from the candy, and the staff were so

proud to show off their family. The event created an opportunity

for staff and residents to meet the families they have heard so

many stories about. Residents created a block party atmosphere

and gathered together to celebrate, and all had a great commu-

nity-building time. Healthcare residents also set up areas where the kids could stop by and get whole goodie

bags they had prepared.

Please make sure to join us on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

A program on breast cancer has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, in the

Morse Activity Room. This has been arranged by staff members in the SPA, who have a

personal interest in this disease. This is to honor October's Breast Cancer Awareness

Month. The program will be presented by members of the Susan G. Komen

Foundation.

The program will begin at 2:00 PM with refreshments and door prizes. Packets of

information about breast cancer will be available. Speakers will begin at 3:00 PM.

Studies show that about 12% of women in America will develop breast cancer in

their lifetime. This figure goes much higher if there is a family history of this disease. Many may not know

that this is not exclusively a disease of women. Between 1% and 2% of men will develop breast cancer as

well. Again, this figure is higher where there is a family history, especially if they are carriers of certain

genetic mutations.

This program should be of interest to many, and it may interest younger family members as well.

P R O G R A M O N B R E A S T C A N C E R D r . W a l t E c t o r

W H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N G ! K a t i e J a y n e , J e n n y J u h a s z , C h r i s t y S m i t h ,

a n d B a r b a r a R o b i n s o n

GrowFood Carolina Speaker

October 25 at 11:00 AM

Myers Hall Activity Room

Books are Fun Book Fair October 11 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Morse Activity Room

Books, Gifts, CDs/DVDs & MORE

Fundraiser for Health Care Activities

Pictured above: Fran Read and Al

Benjaminson enjoy a crack crab event

in Arcadia’s Chaney Garden.

Picture A: Myers Hall and Read

Cloister residents enjoy a morning at

the Charleston Library Society.

Picture B: Goodie DiRaddo and Leona

Finch enjoy doing “art in the park” at

James Island County Park.

The Myers Hall Good Neighbor Award goes to…

Shirley Feldman

Some people who suffer losses seem

to become defined by them, but not

our Myers Hall September Good

Neighbor! She is well known not for

her inability to see, but for how

daily she wants to make Myers Hall

what it can be. She moved here

knowing that as her vision was de-

creasing the more she knew about

Myers, the easier she could learn to

rely more on staff as her needs increase. Often she is a contributor

to what is going on around her. For instance, if she is craving some-

thing special to eat, she lets the chef know, she goes to the café, or

suggests a restaurant for the Activities staff to plan an outing. If she

is bored, she suggests new ideas for things to do and helps make

them happen. If she realizes a resident cannot remember, she does

not shy away from the resident, but instead helps them compensate.

She makes sure that staff know the best way to address a resident

who cannot see and barely hears as she reaches out to this resident

daily. She reminds friends of events. She makes it her business to

know what is going on even though she cannot see the calendar.

She keeps up with the latest books and orders them on CD through

the local library and makes recommendations to the Book Club

about good books to read. She is always ready with something

funny to say and makes friends easily among staff and residents.

Her family loves to take her on trips for the same reason that she is

our September Good Neighbor; put it simply, Myers Hall

residents and staff agree, Shirley Feldman is a Good Neighbor who

is fun and interesting to be around!

A B

W H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N G ! K a t i e J a y n e , J e n n y J u h a s z , C h r i s t y S m i t h ,

a n d B a r b a r a R o b i n s o n

**Mark Your Calendars**

October 1 at 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Oompha Band and Beer Tasting

Community Garden

October 2 at 2:00 - 5:00 PM

CPR Training for Residents, $35

Blackmer Hall


Greek Festival

Depart from Commons Front Entrance

October 7 at 3:30 PM

Cello and Guitar Music, Melissa Hyman and Friends

Morse Activity Room


Aquarium Rovers Program

Morse Activity Room


Arcadia Happenings Lunch at 181 Palmer

Depart from Arcadia Entrance


Journey down Route 66 thru Stories and Songs

Morse Activity Room


Downton Abbey Marathon at Johns Island Library

Depart from Arcadia


Carolina Bassett Hound Rescue Halloween Parade

Morse Activity Room


Arcadia Roaming Happy Hour via Limo Golf Cart

Depart from Arcadia


Charleston Ghost Stories by John LaVerne

Morse Activity Room


Grace Church Kids Trick or Treat

The Cloister

October 30 at 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Trick or Treating in the Cottages

The Cottages


Halloween Happy Hour and Costume Contest

Polly’s Pub

C h a r l e s t o n O c t o b e r

E v e n t s C a l e n d a r

Please note, these are not Bishop Gadsden events;

therefore, no transportation is provided.

October 2 “Mary Whyte: More Than a Likeness”

Gibbes Museum

722-2706

October 3 An Autumn Affair

Lowndes Grove Plantation

853-1810

October 3-27 The Fall Tours

Locations Vary

722-4630

October 4 French Quarter Art Walk

Locations Vary

805-8052

October 11-13 Charleston Heritage Symposium:

Colonial Charles Town

Locations Vary

722-4630

October 17 Music at the Library: Baroque Masters

Charleston Library Society

723-9912

October 19 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Family Circle Cup Stadium

556-8011

October 23 Butterfly Lovers

The Sottile Theatre

727-1216

October 24- Fiddler on the Roof

November 17 Threshold Repertory Theatre

277-2172

October 26 An Evening with Pat Conroy

USCB Center for the Arts

521-4145

Resident Update Meetings

Myers Hall: Thursday, October 10, at 11:00 AM

*Prior to the meeting, New Resident Coffee at 10:30 AM

Myers Hall Activity Room

Apt/Cottages: Wednesday, October 16, at 10:00 AM

Blackmer Hall

Read Cloister: Thursday, October 17, at 11:00 AM

Morse Activity Room

Birthstone:

Opal—meaning faithfulness

and love.

Flower:

Marigold— symbolizes

sympathy and concern for

others.

O C T O B E R B I R T H D A Y S

M O V I E S ( F R O M T H E S E N I O R ’ S P E R S P E C T I V E ) S a l l i e G o u g h

Football season has begun with a vengeance, so fewer hours are available for movie-going.

“The Butler” is a powerful movie. Granted it views the

presidents from Eisenhower through Reagan with a narrowed

view of how and what they did for Civil Rights, but it serves to

remind the viewer of where we were as a nation and how far we

have come.

“Closed Circuit” is focused on the British legal system, as

well as duplicity in the MI5, equivalent of our CIA. It is a

complex conspiracy plot around the twisted lines of duty,

loyalty, and the mission of national security. Combining the

complexity with the British accent (often hard to catch each

word), this movie may not be for everyone.

“The Family” has a good cast and is entertaining. About a

Mafia hit man turned informant, sequestered with his family in a

safe house in France, this movie has absolutely no redeeming

value. So it’s a fine choice for a rainy afternoon.

We have not seen “Still Mine,” but understand that it is a nice

movie about an aging couple in Canada dealing with problems.

So many films about aging finish up with solemn or tragic

finales, but in this one, there is a happy ending.

RETRACTION! We each view a movie through our

individual filters. I look for entertainment; a pleasant movie is

going to win good marks; an unhappy one is an unfortunate

experience. “Blue Jasmine” is very unhappy. However, the

acting is superb, and for those of you more erudite than I, the

movie is an absolute winner.

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Welcome New Residents

Ann Wallace Jean de Elorza

2 Happy Crow

2 Nate Heifetz

3 Alli Baird

4 B Bower

6 Katy Huger

8 Sally Houlihan

8 Mary Anne Howard

8 Frank Saltarelli

8 Nancy Wise

9 Elizabet Smith

9 Stan Zweck-Bronner

10 Stuart Christie

10 Joanna Jenkins

10 Joan Schlemmer

11 Ellen Bergman

11 Ed Roberts

12 Nancy Griffen

13 Frances Carlisle

13 Robin Duke

13 Bob Jaegly

13 Lois Maney

13 Earl Virts

14 Jean Wallace

15 Kurt Wassen

16 Fleet Hassell

17 Jim Piet

18 Ruth Coyle

18 Elizabeth Freeman

18 Nick Zervos

20 Emmy Lou Anderson

20 Ursula Holahan

20 Ad Merrill

20 Merinda Smith

21 Gill Ellison

21 Mary Smith

26 Shelley Stahly

30 Julian Keil

31 Joan Knauer

17 Porter Williams

I N L O V I N G M E M O R Y

William “Warren” Ripley

4/13/1921-9/07/2013

Frances Wilson

8/07/1925-9/07/2013

Henry “Hank” Moses

6/24/1917-9/13/2013

Thomas “Manly” Whitener

3/06/1932-9/16/2013

Elizabeth “Babbie” Haynsworth

11/26/1919-9/19/2013

Pauline “Polly” Martschink

4/24/1923-9/19/2013

St. Francis, who founded the Catholic Church’s Franciscan order,

lived in Italy during the late 12th and 13th centuries. He is remembered

for his generosity to the poor and his willingness to minister to the lep-

ers. He is remembered for his love of animals and nature. St. Francis

died at Portiuncula, Italy, on October 4, 1226.

Many churches in the United States celebrate the Feast of St. Francis

of Assisi on October 4 each year. The feast commemorates the life of St.

Francis; he is the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the

environment. It is a popular day for pets to be “blessed.”

Many people bring their pets to the church to be blessed on

St. Francis’ feast day because of his love for animals as expressed in his

Canticle of Creatures (see below). The service includes a verbal

blessing and is usually held at a place where different animals can

gather.

Blessings may occur indoors or outdoors. Pets may include dogs, cats,

fish, and birds. Some people choose to bring photos of their pets if it is

difficult for their pets to attend the blessing.

Join residents and staff members for the Blessing of the Animals on Thursday, October 3, at 10:30 AM in

the Labyrinth Courtyard outside the Chapel.

An excerpt from the Canticle of Creation:

Be praised, my Lord, through all Your creatures,

especially through my lord Brother Sun,

who brings the day; and You give light through him.

And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendor!

Of You, Most High, he bears the likeness.

Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars;

in the heavens You have made them bright, precious and beautiful.

Be praised, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air,

and clouds and storms, and all the weather,

through which You give Your creatures sustenance.

Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Water;

she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure.

Be praised, my Lord, through Brother Fire,

through whom You brighten the night.

He is beautiful and cheerful, and powerful and strong.

Be praised, my Lord, through our sister Mother Earth,

who feeds us and rules us,

and produces various fruits with colored flowers and herbs.

Praise and bless my Lord, and give thanks,

and serve Him with great humility.

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B L E S S I N G O F T H E A N I M A L S

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BISHOP GADSDEN ATHLETES Marilou Watts

There are many accomplished folks at Bishop Gadsden, but up until now

two fine athletes have been largely unsung.

The South Carolina Clay Court Tennis Champion Tournament,

sanctioned by the US Tennis Association, was played at the Litchfield

Racquet Club at Pawleys Island on September 19-22. Frank Meade and

Kurt Wassén, experienced tournament players, defeated several other teams

in the 80 year old division to the championship. Frank also played in the

80’s singles matches to win the championship for the fifth straight year.

The Alan Flemming Senior Open Clay Court State Championship

Tournament, where 225 entrants are expected, is scheduled October 2-7 at

Seabrook Island. Kurt and Frank will play doubles matches in the 80’s

division but with other partners. Frank will compete again in the singles matches which he has won the last

three years in a row. What an example these men set for us all to keep fit and trim.

Kudos to our Bishop Gadsden athletes!

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