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November 2015 • Vol 41, No 11 • Published by the Carolina Village staff and residents

Memories by Sandy

Memories are present in everyone. It is hard to live without memories whether you are young or old - but older people in comparison, hold more memories. Sometimes the memory is of a loved one we have lost and it makes us sad. Or it might be a happy memory – the birth of a grandchild or a celebration of a happy event. But no mat-ter how far we travel, the memories will always follow. Memories have the capability of taking us thousands of miles away in a fraction of a second with no airline reservation or baggage to pack. Some of the sweet memories linger in the mind forever. Photographs aide us in remembering our good times. Songs and poems have been written about memories. Memories are a paradise from which we can never be expelled.

One of the many perks I’ve enjoyed over the years of working in the travel industry is, of course, the travel. I have been fortunate enough to be able to visit some of the most beautiful parts of the world, places I would never have seen had I not worked in the travel business. As I age, I depend more and more on my photographs to help jog my memory. Just last week I was musing over some photos I had taken while on a tour in the Amazon. I remembered things I would never have thought about again had I not been looking

at those photos. But even beyond my recollec-tions of the destinations, my fondest memories include the guests who have been on the tour with me. It is so rewarding to share a moment or a special place with someone, and very often, is the highlight of the journey.

I urge you all to take a moment to reminisce about something special that you have experi-enced in the past and even more, to take the time to make some new memories. Life is too short to not enjoy each and every day to its fullest. Join an activity; take a trip; or simply reach out and visit a friend. It doesn’t have to cost you anything more than the effort to experience life.

My Most Memorable Thanksgivingby Julia Winchester

My most memorable Thanksgiving happened to be my wedding day, November 27, 1941. In May of 1941, my boyfriend D.S. Winchester and I became engaged to be married. We had not set a date. In June, he was drafted into the Army for one year so we decided to wait until the year was up to get married. Little did we know that the draft was in preparation should war be de-clared.

As the old saying goes, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” We decided to get married on his

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first furlough home, which was for ten days from November 26 until December 8, 1941.

I met D.S. at the Asheville bus station. On the way home, near Brevard, we decided to get mar-ried the next day, which was Thanksgiving. We went to the Hendersonville courthouse, got the license, and bought a wedding ring for D.S.On Thanksgiving we were married at the home of a former pastor of our home church, Rev. M.L. Lewis. We went to his home and were married at 4pm. We had dinner at a little restaurant in Hendersonville.

On December 8, the day D.S. was to return to Fort Still, Oklahoma, war was declared. It was a tearful goodbye. It was four years before we had another Thanksgiving together.

We had sixty-five years together, but November 27, 1941, will always be my most memorable Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving MemoriesBy Virginia Free

The pies were baked the night before, the side dishes were all prepared, and all that was left was preparing the turkey. We were expecting the whole family, some from as far as California, for Thanksgiving dinner at 5 pm. My husband, an excellent cook, always cooked the turkey and he bought the biggest he could find. He squeezed and pushed and finally was able to get the turkey in the roasting pan and into the oven. The chil-dren were playing cards and my husband and I were reading in another room when we all heard a curious pop. I got up to investigate - not too concerned as nothing looked amiss and every-thing looked fine. A while later I got up to check

the turkey. I opened the oven door and the oven was cold. PANIC set in! I had the whole family coming over in a few hours and the turkey was still cold. What to do?

My husband went downstairs to check the circuit breaker, but the breaker worked fine. I racked my brain- the restaurants would all be full. A repair-man would certainly not come on Thanksgiving, and even if he did, it wouldn’t allow enough time to cook a turkey in time for dinner at 5pm! My daughter had her friend over that day; she lived in the neighborhood a few blocks away. I barely knew the girl’s parents but I wrapped up the tur-key in the pan and showed up on the doorstep at the friend’s parents’ home and asked them if they would cook it for us, which they graciously did. The turkey turned out well and on time for our many guests. We heard afterwards that the fam-ily that cooked our turkey was so impressed with our large bird, they tried to switch ours with their carcass but ours was so big they couldn’t get it out of the pan!

ThanksgivingBy Marty Zigovsky

I was 18 years old and a Marine stationed at the marine barracks naval shipyard in Portsmouth, NH. I had notified my parents that I would not be home for Thanksgiving. I imagine my parents were disappointed to think about me not coming home for the holiday. Thanksgiving, for my family, was a happy time. We always went to my grand-parents’ home in New Jersey.

Somehow I was able to get leave for the holiday. Hitch hiking was easy many years ago. I hitched a ride to Hoboken NJ, and then caught the New Jersey central to Dunellen. After walking a few

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short blocks, I made it to my grandparents’ home just in time for dinner. As I walked in, my grand-father was getting ready to slice the turkey, so he passed the carving knife and fork over to me. Everyone was surprised and happy to see me standing there. Words cannot describe how I felt on that special day in 1948!

Our Thanksgiving MealAnonymous

Thanksgiving during the depression was hard as food was very scarce. We had a small family;

me, my father, mother, and my younger brother. While my brother and I enjoyed playing in the woods, my mother would fix Thanksgiving din-ner. We didn’t have the traditional turkey how-ever, we couldn’t afford one. My parents, being very industrious people, raised mallard ducks. So this was what we had for our dinner, along with squash, carrots, and turnips. We didn’t have much but we were happy, and made do with what we had.

Employee Appreciation Fund submitted by Jim Wert, VP, Resident Council

Dear fellow residents, we have reached that time of year when we have an opportunity to show our appreciation to the employees who make our lives more pleasant and comfortable here at Carolina Village.

Since we have a no tipping policy, this annual fund was created to share resident donations with our 345 employees. The gifts are very much appreciated as well as deserving. We have some fine employees here at the Village!

As our way of saying thank you to these dedicated folks, please contribute to the fund as you are led. Donations are treated anonymously and may be made by check payable to the CV Employee Apprecia-tion Fund. Please deposit your checks in the locked collection boxes located at the Village Hall front desk and in the Medical and Care Centers.

Proceeds collected will be distributed to each employee in early December during their annual Christmas party. The amount of the checks will be based on the contributions received and the number of hours worked throughout the year. Every employee will be given a check based on their individual hours worked.

Please be generous and make your contributions throughout the coming weeks leading up to the December Employee Christmas party. Many thanks.

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Alex Tucker, Care Center Administrator

Alex was raised in northern Virginia. His father worked for the IRS and his mother was a nurse. Due to the career choices of his parents, Alex would argue that he learned the difference between good and evil at an early age!

Following high school, he spent two years on a mission for his church in Long Beach, California. He then worked towards and received a Bach-elor’s degree in Sociology from Brigham Young University - Idaho, followed by a Master’s degree in Sociology from Northern Arizona University. Alex has been married for nine years, and he and his wife have three children - one in third grade, one in kindergarten, and a two year old.

Alex started out in the healthcare industry by working as a Social Worker in a skilled nursing facility near Asheville. He was attracted to this industry by seeing his great-grandmother living in a similar facility. While working as a social worker, he started a program to obtain his assisted living administrator’s license.

In December 2011 he began an eight-month program in the Carolina Village Medical Center as an “Administrator in Training.” This led to his appointment as Administrator of the Carolina Village Care Center. As Administrator, Alex is responsible for compliance with all regulations,

for staffing the Care Center, and for budgeting, maintenance, and general oversight of the facility.

When asked about the unusual experiences at Carolina Village, he commented that he never expected to wear a dress so many times in order to participate in resident programs and for fundrais-ing activities.

Jon Renegar, Medical Center AdministratorGrowing up in Boone, N.C., Jon met his wife at Appalachian State University. They were married in 1998 in

Blowing Rock. They have six children, ages 13, 12, 10, 7, 3, and 4 months. The children are heav-ily involved in a lot of activities, including piano, sports, and dancing. Jon has a Hendersonville connection as his grandfather was a minister at the First Presbyterian Church.

Jon received a BS degree in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University. He started toward a related career in physical therapy until he vis-ited his grandmother, who was in a skilled nurs-ing facility in a different state. He was seriously concerned about the conditions in her nursing home and decided to devote his career to improv-ing conditions in skilled nursing facilities. After working in several capacities within skilled nurs-ing facilities, Jon was approved to take the NAB exam which is the requirement for licensure.

Wall of Fame This month we continue “The Wall of Fame” series, by featuring two of our excellent staff members. The Wall of Fame display is located on the wall adjacent to the front office.

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He is currently enrolled in the MBA program at Montreat College.

Before joining Carolina Village, Jon worked at skilled nursing homes for 13 years, 10 of which he worked as administrator. On November 26, 2011, Jon started as Medical Center Administra-tor at Carolina Village. In this position, he is responsible for management of all Medical Center operations and for regulatory compliance. He

noted that skilled nursing facilities are second only to the nuclear power industry in regulatory over-sight. Congratulations are due to Jon and all of the Medical Center staff for their deficiency-free inspection in July.

Last year, recognizing his work at an excellent facility, Governor McCrory appointed Jon to the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators.

Your Feedback Is Important! The feedback we receive from our residents and guests is very important to us. It provides valu-able information so we can celebrate successes and improve on areas needing improvement. Suggestion boxes are located in the Fireplace Lounge and at the entrance to the Village Hall.

If you would like to submit information, articles, committee events, or suggestions for the December newsletter, contact Phyllis Smith by Friday, Nov 13.

Carolina Village is a non-profit 501(c)3

Will you help? Look for information on various gift options, in upcoming issues of The Villager.

Every gift to Carolina Village makes a difference!Endowment Committee Corner

Philanthropy has always played a major role in Carolina Village’s heritage. Since the early days of the community, neighbors have donated generously to enhance the lives of their fellow residents.

We are grateful for the generous support shown by our residents, their family and friends; but the need continues to grow. We ask that you please consider making a tax-deductible gift to Carolina Village to assist our continuing efforts to enhance the lives of every resident.

A few amenities that contributions to the Carolina Village Endowment Fund have provided include: The “Hamilton Reflection Pond,” an organ and piano, wellness and therapy equipment, a bus for off campus excursions and equipment in the Education Center. Gifts can be designated for a specific purpose or fund, othewise your donation will be unrestricted and can be used where needed.

Gifts can be made now, during your lifetime, or through your estate.

In MemoriamBetty Warrick -

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Submitted by Religious Life Committee

VespersNov 1 David Garrison - Presbyterian Judy Seay - accompanist Nov 8 Roy Davenport - Presbyterian Rachel Davenport - accompanist Nov 15 Elliott Gordon - Baptist Othella Elliot - accompanist

Nov 22 Salvation Army & Band

Nov 29 Bill Folwell - Episcopalian Carolyn Lawton - accompanist

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CelebrationsNovember birthdays! Party will be held

Wednesday the 18th, at noon in the dining room.

Please remember to RSVP to Betty.

1 Edith Bosely 1 Carsten Johannsen 1 Valerie Lehr 1 John Sams 2 Len Dykstra

4 Gloria Morris

4 Georgette Weitbrecht

5 Joann Milliken 6 Betsy Holmes 6 Ann Hudson 6 Frances Munk 7 Christiane Bose

8 Janet Faragher 9 Yvonne Burrell 10 Sallie Kintner 11 Beneta Polley 12 Dave Stewart 13 Fred Wengel 15 Marine Chase 16 Edmond Cushing 16 Linda Gruehn 16 Nelle Higdon 16 George Lamb 16 Cathy McLean 16 Sharon Stepp

17 Jack Hallberg 17 Mary Jane Ransley 18 Ken Anderson 18 Carol McGlone 18 Katharine Wylde 20 Patrick Faragher 21 Gloria Evans 22 Dick Shipman 23 Anne Morton 23 Alice Parshall 24 Peachy Brady 25 Marian Anderson 25 R.E. Harmon

25 Anne Thomas 26 Helen Pearce 27 Dave Radcliffe 28 Tom Hart 29 Andy Andrzejewski 29 Pat Edwards 29 Betty Justus 29 Bill McClain 29 Arland MacKinney 29 James Scoville

30 Florence Wood

November anniversaries! Congratulations to these couples.

1 Mike & Lou Ellen Lewis 5 Len & Ruth Dykstra 5 Larry & Valerie Lehr

6 Dick & Dorothy Shipman 8 Ron & Marge Korner10 Dave & Carol Stewart

18 Richard & Gloria Hofer22 John & Frances Sams26 Charlie & Linda Gruehn

Daylight savings time ends at 2 am Sunday, November 1.

Don’t forget to set your clock back one hour on Saturday night.

Out-of-Village trips

5 Th Flat Rock Playhouse,

depart 1:30 pm

7 Sa Hendersonville Swing Band,

depart 2:30 pm

12 Th Tour the Veterans Museum,

depart 10 am

16 Mo Tour BMW, Greenville, SC

depart 11 am

19 Th Lunch Olive Garden,

depart 10:30 am

Watch the board for additional trips!

Out & About

In Village special activities

3 Tu VOTE-Village Hall,

6:30 am-7:30 pm

5 Th Reading Buddies Ed. Room,

9:30-10:30 am

10 Tu Kevin’s Town Hall, VH, 2 pm

10 Tu Marking Veterans Day, VH, 7 pm

11 We Arts & Crafts Fair, Lounge,

10 am-2 pm. Buy, sell or just

brag, come enjoy the talents

17 Tu Computer Club, Ed Room, 2 pm

(date change for Nov. only)

17 Tu Mardi Gras Band, VH, 7 pm

23 Mo Welcome New Residents, Lounge, 10 am

24 Tu Blue Ridge Health Services program, VH, 7 pm

28 We Bingo, Card Room, 2 pm

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November 7 Meet Me in St. Louis

November 14 An Affair to Remember

November 21Breach

November 28 Dave

SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIES 7 pm in the Village Hall

On Tuesday, November 17th, the Mardi Gras Band under the leadership of Russ Sena, will play swing and traditional jazz music.

Each Tuesday night thereafter there will be some kind of entertainment in the Village Hall for your pleasure. You can plan on it!

November 10 starts a new program year for Tuesday night events in the Village Hall. On that evening, we will have Mike Murdoch from the Hendersonville Veterans Museum telling once again the story about the local Honor Air Veteran airtrips to visit the monuments in Wash-ington, D.C. Many of those trippers are known to us and we want to honor them and those who have served gallantly in more recent battles.

No seeing impaired meeting Nov. or Dec. Back in January.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

VH = Village Hall • AR = Aerobics Room • YB = Youngblood Business Office • FPL = Fireplace Lounge • DR = Dining Room • MR = Magnolia Room • FE = Front Entrance • CH = Chapel

ACR = Arts & Crafts Room • EC= Education Center • CDR = Card Room • TH = Media/Theater Room • PPR/LDR = Ping Pong Room/Line Dancing Room • TP = Therapy Pool

November 2015

9:45 am: How to Look at and Understand Art (TH)

11am: Line Dancing (LDR)

2 pm: Kevin’s Town Hall Meeting (EC)

7 pm: Marking Veteran’s Day, Mike Murdoch (VH)

11 am: Quaker Worship Group (CH)

3:45 pm: Vespers (VH)





10 am: Welcome New Residents (FPL)

2 pm: Around the World with Villagers: The Art of Travel Photography (EC)



11 am: Healing Service w/ St. James (CH)

2 pm: iPad Lab (EC)

3 pm: Film, From Jesus to Christ, part 3 (TH)

Be alive as long as you live !Emotional WellnessEnvironmental WellnessIntellectual WellnessNutritional Wellness

Dep 11 am: Tour BMW,

Greenville, SC (FE)

9:45 am: How to Look at and Understand Great Art (TH)11am: Line Dancing (LDR)2 pm: Computer Club (EC)2 pm: Science Series-Quantum Mechanics (TH)4 pm: Art Gallery Reception (Main Street)7 pm: Mardi Gras Band (TH)

9:45 am: How to Look at and Understand Great Art (TH)

11am: Line Dancing (LDR )

2 pm: Science Series (TH)

7 pm: Blue Ridge Health Services program (VH)

10 am - 2 pm: Arts & Crafts Fair (Lounge)

12:30 pm: Transition Support (YB)1 pm: Chaplin Sallie (CH)2 pm: iPad Lab (EC)3 pm: Film, From Jesus to Christ, part 4 (TH)

12 pm: November Birthday Party (DR)

2 pm: iPad Lab (EC)

3 pm: Film, Empire of Faith, part 1 (TH)

2 pm - 4 pm: Coloring Workshop (ACR)



6:30 am - 7:30 pm: VOTE (VH)

11am: Line Dancing (LDR)

2 pm: Science Series-Quantum Mechanics (TH)

2 pm: Around the World with Villagers: Eritrea, Don and Jeanette Taws (EC)

2 pm: Bingo (DR)

2 pm: iPad Lab (EC)


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VH = Village Hall • AR = Aerobics Room • YB = Youngblood Business Office • FPL = Fireplace Lounge • DR = Dining Room • MR = Magnolia Room • FE = Front Entrance • CH = Chapel

ACR = Arts & Crafts Room • EC= Education Center • CDR = Card Room • TH = Media/Theater Room • PPR/LDR = Ping Pong Room/Line Dancing Room • TP = Therapy Pool

11 am: Healing Service w/ St. James (CH)

2 pm: iPad Lab (EC)

3 pm: Film, From Jesus to Christ, part 3 (TH)

Dep 2:30 pm: Hendersonville Swing Band

7 pm: Movie, Meet Me in St. Louis (VH)

7 pm: Movie, Breach (VH)

7 pm: Movie, An Affair

to Remember (VH)

2 pm: Bingo (CDR)7 pm: Movie, Dave (VH)

9:30 am: Reading Buddies (EC)

10:30 am: Bible Study (VH)

1 pm: Movie, Charlie Wilson’s War (TH)

Dep 1:30 pm: Flat Rock Playhouse

2 pm: Reader’s Theater Rehearsal (Parlor)

Be alive as long as you live !Emotional WellnessEnvironmental WellnessIntellectual WellnessNutritional Wellness

Physical WellnessSocial WellnessSpiritual WellnessVocational Wellness

9:30 am: HandchimeRehearsal (EC)

7 pm: Fears: The History of Freedom (VH)

Dep 10 am: Tour the Veterans Museum (FE)


1 pm: Movie, Out-of-Towners (TH)


10 am -2:30: Blood Drive (VH)


10 am - 2 pm: Arts & Crafts Fair (Lounge)

12:30 pm: Transition Support (YB)1 pm: Chaplin Sallie (CH)2 pm: iPad Lab (EC)3 pm: Film, From Jesus to Christ, part 4 (TH)

12 pm: November Birthday Party (DR)

2 pm: iPad Lab (EC)



Dep 10:30 am: Lunch, Olive Garden (FE)

1 pm: Movie, Funny Face (TH)

2 pm: Reader’s Theater Rehearsal (Parlor)





2 pm: Bingo (DR)

2 pm: iPad Lab (EC)


1 pm: Movie, Out to Sea (TH)

Monday8:30 am - H2O to Go w/ Lynnia (Pool)9 am - Abs/Core & Flexibility w/ Louis (AR)9:20 am - Aqua Core & More w/ Lynnia (Pool)10 am - Helen’s Exercise Class (VH)10 am - Silver Splash w/ Lynnia (Pool)11:30 am - Ageless Grace® w/ Denise (AR) $41:30 pm - Aqua Pilates (Pool)2 pm - Playing Pool with Friends (Pool room)2 pm - Strength Training w/ Laura (AR)2 pm - Power Waves w/ Nancy (Pool)3 pm - Hydro Tone and Aqua Pilates w/ Nancy (Pool)3 pm - Tai Chi Chih w/ Bev (AR)6:45 pm - Bridge (Card Room)

Tuesday8:30 am AM Energizer w/Lynnia (Pool)9 am - Aquasize w/Lynnia (Pool)9:30 am - Resistance Training (AR)9:30 am - Open Studio in Arts and Crafts room10 am - Silver Splash w/Lynnia (Pool)11 am - Line Dance, (LDR)11 am - Trivia/Jeopardy (AR)2 pm - Stronger Seniors Exercise Video (AR)2 pm - Playing Pool with Friends (Pool room)2 pm - Pinochle (Card Room)

Wednesday8:30 am - H2O 101 w/ Nancy (Pool)9 am - Advanced Abs/Core w/ Laura (AR)9 am - Aqua Core & More w/ Nancy (Pool)10am - Aquasize w/Nancy (Pool)10 am - Tai Chi Chih w/ Bev (AR)11 am - Balance Class w/ Laura (VH)11 am - Healing Service with St. James, first Wednesday (Chapel)

1 pm - Chaplain Sallie’s “Grace-ious” Meeting with Grace Lutheran, second Wednesday (Chapel)2 pm - Ping Pong (PPR/LDR)2pm - Bingo, last Wednesday (Card Room)3 pm - Gentle Chair Yoga Video (AR)

Thursday8:30 - H2O to Go w/ Lynnia (Pool)9 am - Abs/Core & Flexibility w/Louis (AR)9 am - Aqua Zumba w/Lynnia (Pool)10 am - Silver Splash w/Lynnia (Pool)10:30 am - Bible Study (VH)11 am - Sit-n-Stretch w/Marian Soss (AR)1 pm - Matinee Movie (TH)2 pm - Playing Pool with Friends (Pool room)3 pm - Strength Training w/Laura (AR)

Friday8:45 am - Advanced Abs and Core w/ Laura (AR)8:30 am - AM Energizer w/Lynnia (Pool)9 am - Hydro Tone w/Lynnia (Pool)9:30 am - Resistance Training (AR)10 am - Aquasize w/Lynnia (Pool)10:30 am - Sit-n-Stretch w/ Marian Soss (AR)2 pm - Stronger Seniors Exercise Video (AR)3 pm - Balance Class w/ Laura (VH)3:30 pm - Wii Bowling (AR)

Saturday10 am - Cribbage (Card Room)

Sunday11 am - Quaker Worship Group (Chapel)3 pm - Ping Pong (PPR/LDR)3:45 pm - Vespers (VH)

Wellness Classes & Monthly Activities

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H2O to Go - Kick start your morning with this great water workout (all levels)

H2O 101- Arthritis water workout (all levels)

Aqua Core & More - Core & Balance (all levels)

Silver Splash - Arthritis, Strengthen muscles, flexibility & pain management (all levels)

Hydro Tone - Core & Balance water workout (all levels)

Am Energizer - Great water workout for the mind and body (all levels)

Aquasize – Water weight loss (all levels)

Aqua Zumba – Cardio & weight loss water workout (levels 2,3,4)

Aqua Pilates - Strengthen flexibility and endurance (higher levels)

Wellness Classes In The Pool

Giving Back: Tax-Aide by Jeanne Reno Have you struggled with the tax code? Are you good with numbers and people? If you would like to learn more about taxes, consider volunteering for AARP Foundation Tax Aide. It is one of the nation’s most effective volunteer programs, with more than 5000 sites. In Henderson County, each year weprepare over 3000 IRS returns (and slightly fewer state forms) at absolutely no cost to taxpayers.

Experience isn’t necessary, as training is provided each January at the Hendersonville Church of Christ, 1975 Haywood Road (Highway 191). Each week from February through mid-April, volunteers usually work one or more 3 to 4-hour shifts each week at the church.

There are different levels of responsibility, but all volunteers work directly with taxpayers of all ages and incomes. Computer experience is desirable but not necessary. All completed forms are checked before filing, and inexperienced workers are usually assigned simpler returns. The work is collaborative and confidential, with supervisors always available for consultation. Working with Tax-Aide is challenging but tremendously rewarding! You will meet a great variety of colleagues and clients and probably form lasting friendships.

Should you need additional information, please call Jeanne Reno, a relatively new resident of the Village, at 551-6046. The local Tax-Aide line, 698-6213, operates year round.

“No Matter What I Have Done In My Life, Nothing Has Been Wasted” -Janet Faragher

If you are an iPad user or potential user, be sure to take advantage of the iPad lab being offered each week by Arland MacKinney and Inge Grosso. The first, third, and fourth Wednesdays the lab will be in the Education Center; the second Wednesday, in the Youngblood room, at 2:00 pm. You will be able to receive one-on-one help, using the new iPads provided by the Residents Council, or you may bring your own if you prefer. The Technology Committee is grateful to Inge and Arland for their invaluable help.

Be sure to watch the Education Bulletin Board for further information on the coloring sessions to be provided by the Art Committee. Eve Hall will be happy to answer your questions. We are all enjoying the resident art gallery managed for us by Ron and Marge Korner, Alice Johannsen, and Pat Arnett. The Tuesday morning art appreciation series, managed by Eve Hall and Ron Korner, is planning field trips each quarter to enhance this series.

Are you tired of hearing about what is wrong with health care in the U.S.? The Social Issues Committee has just the cure! On November 24, you have the opportunity to hear about a local non-profit organization that is deliv-ering healthcare the right way. Come listen to Jennifer Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS), speak on behalf of the community health center movement and what it means

for healthcare across the country, the region and Henderson County. You will learn all about com-munity health, the mission of BRCHS, the need for better access in our region as well as the impact BRCHS is having on WNC. BRCHS has been providing access to care since 1963, and their roots in the community run deep. They have positioned themselves as a leading primary care provider in the region while controlling costs, saving the hospitals money, paying their employees a living wage, and serving as a medical home for 30,000 of your friends and neighbors! All are welcome to attend and questions are encouraged! We look forward to seeing you there!

The Literature and Writing Committee announces the following: If you missed the organizational meetings for a new book club in Carolina Village, it is never too late. And now one male resident is hopeful that other men might be interested in a history book club to meet once a month. Please contact Mary Jane Swanson (697-8733) if you would like to do this.

Please be aware of the following: Announcement of Education Committee activities will be posted in the following locations: the education bulletin board to the left of the main hostess station, the bulletin board past the office toward Main Street, the bulletin board in the mail area of E Building, and on Channel 63. Within 24 hours of special events, announcements will be placed in the fire-place lounge. Corrections will be placed in the same locations. Take advantage of these opportuni-ties to “Stay Alive as Long as you Live!”

Education News

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Tony Taddeo“I love what I do and I like to stay busy,” said Tony. He loves teaching children, wood carving, and showing antique tools. He has been a volunteer at Dana School for 26 years and Atkinson School for

6 years. With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education and 28 years teaching in Ann Arbor schools, he is well qualified. As an example of his creativity, Tony will take an antique two-sided toaster, knife, bread, butter, and jelly to class. After the lesson, each child gets to toast a slice of toast to eat. He regularly demonstrates his antique tools at Johnson’s Farm.

First generation Italians, Tony’ parents emigrated in 1921. His hometown is Mansfield, Ohio. His first job was caddying and he received 90 cents

for 18 holes of golf. Tony started his education at the University of Michigan. He was about to be drafted so he enlisted in the Coast Guard and was discharged at Miami. He finished his Bach-elor’s at the University of Miami. He returned to Michigan for his Master’s degree.

“Between the Great Lakes, Michigan has bad weather,” states Tony. Five years before retirement in 1983, his wife Doris and Tony went south, east, and west on each school break. They kept return-ing to western North Carolina, so they decided on Etowah and moved there in 1988. Tony states, “I love this area. Four mild seasons are wonderful.” Doris passed away in 2008. Tony has two sons, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. WOW!

Tony has travelled to the South Pacific, Mexico, and Argentina. He has visited 20 plus states and the East and West Coasts. His apartment is deco-rated with antiques. Tony attends Immaculata Catholic Church.

Susie WardHow are you Susie? “I’m so tired. I don’t ever want to move again. I did move my piano,” Susie responded.

Susie was born in Rains-boro, Ohio. Her father was

an electrician and part time farmer. They had the first electric home in Rainsboro. Susie said, “My first job at the dime store was wonderful because of the deli bar in the store.”

Her most exciting event took place in high school. She had a cold that was so bad she couldn’t talk, but still won a talent contest singing. Susie received a music degree in piano and voice

from Wittenberg College. She then taught public school music. She met and married Charles, and they started a family. During the 39 years that Charles worked at Champion Paper Company, the family moved several times. One move was to western North Carolina. They liked the area so much that they returned upon retirement. Charles died in 1995. Susie has three daughters. Her son passed away this year. She has eight grandchil-dren and twin great-grandchildren-a boy and a girl.

Susie has traveled to England, Scotland, Ireland, France, but her favorite was Bermuda. Her hob-bies are gardening and photography. She sings in the choir at Covenant Presbyterian Church and plays the piano for Reverend Don Taws’ Bible study.

Welcome, Neighbors

Nancy Payne What was your most excit-ing event? Nancy respond-ed, “Horseback riding to the top of a mountain in Aspen, Colorado. We saw beautiful, sharp, vistas, and had a feeling of comfort. I

love mountains. The Aspen Mountains are rug-ged, not like our pretty North Carolina Moun-tains.” Gerry, Nancy’s husband secured one of five jobs in the Aspen school system. “The main perk was a free ski pass. We loved our two years in Aspen,” Nancy added.

Nancy was born in Chicago. Her first job was babysitting. She then volunteered as a nurse’s aid and loved it. She went to Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois, and earned a Bachelor’s of Sci-ence in nursing. Most nurses then did not have a Bachelor’s Degree. Nancy then worked at Chil-dren’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, which was a pioneer in blue baby operations and vein trans-

plantation. Nancy then taught surgical nursing in Dubuque, Iowa.

Nancy met Gerry, who was a “Whiffenpoof ” and a college professor. “Whiffenpoof ” is the name of the male a cappella group at Yale. “Gerry had a beautiful voice,” said Nancy. They married, moved to Aspen, then to Madison, Wisconsin where Gerry earned a Ph.D. They had four children; including twins, and an adopted girl. Why did you adopt? “We were short on girls,” said Nancy. They lived in upstate New York and took all the children to Canada once a week for music lessons. Camping and scouting were the family’s favorite activities. They went to the Scout World Jamboree in Sweden.

After the children were grown, Nancy and Gerry had a summer place in Sanibel Island, Florida. Gerry died in 2005. Nancy’s hobbies are sing-ing and lapidary. She sings in the Hendersonville Presbyterian Church Choir. For ten years Nancy raised and sold Ocicats. She has thirteen grand-children.

Alice Drummond

A daughter of a Method-ist preacher, Alice was the middle of seven children. Each week, her father put seven lines of pennies on the table. Each child’s line contained a penny for each

year of each child’s age, plus one. Why plus one? “I don’t know,” said Alice.

Alice earned a degree in public nursing from the University of Minnesota, met Victor and married. They moved to Michigan where Victor worked at General Motors until retirement. Victor died in 1980. When asked why she didn’t re-marry, Alice said her three boys and daughter included her in

their activites and she never felt the need for more companionship.

Growing up, and as adults, the family enjoyed camping and hiking. A favorite activity was searching for gemstones. Alice has been to 30 foreign countries and all fifity states. Her favorite foreign country is Peru. Her most exciting adven-ture was rafting down the Colorado River. Her hobbies are weaving, camping, hiking, and playing Bridge. She has participated in church groups, Head Start, and as a volunteer nurse in schools. Alice moved to Carolina Village from Burnsville, which is north of Asheville. She attends First Methodist Church. She is a member of the PEO, an organization which provides scholarships for young women.

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Everett LambPreacher’s Kid- PK. Ever-ett and George Lamb were PKs who married sisters and lived happily ever after. Everett married Gertrude and George married Shir-ley. The most fun Ever-

ett had was water skiing with his and George’s families.

Everett was born in Meco, New York; leather tanning and glove making were the principle in-dustries. His first job was delivering newspapers, 135 in the morning and 235 in the afternoon. He then worked in the glove factory and drew maple syrup sap for syrup making. At age 18 Everett began repairing knitting machines. Drafted in May 1955, he was sent to Germany. Everett and Gertrude adopted their son in Germany. After his stint in the Army, Everett returned to re-pairing knitting machines. He then went with General Electric, working on large gas turbines that generate electric power. If you want to know about turbines, ask Everett. He prepared them to

pass quality control for 30 years. Everett retired in 1994 and moved to Hendersonville in 1995.Gertrude started in clerical work. She progressed to be the treasurer, doing the accounting and tax return preparation. Everett said she was very smart. They married in 1950. Gertrude passed away earlier this year after sixty-five years of marriage. Everett has a son and a daughter, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Everett and Gertrude traveled to Germany, Paris, and the Alps. After retirement they toured the states for 34 days, covering 8,900 miles. Everett likes to sing and listen to music. On Wednesdays he practices with the Joy Singers and the Hen-dersonville Presbyterian Church choir. The Joy Singers entertain at nursing homes on Tuesdays. He was involved with the Hunger Walk for seven years. His favorite car is the Lincoln Town Car. He has owned several.

Everett said he felt right at home when he moved to Carolina Village. His brother George and wife Shirley, plus forty-six Hendersonville Presbyte-rian Church members are residents. “I just love it here,” said Everett.

Recycling Q&A Submitted by Archer Browning

Q. What products contain bisphenol-A (BPA) besides cash register receipts, which were mentioned in the May Villager recycling article?

A. BPA has been used, for many years, to make strong, shatter-resistant polycarbonate plastic found in eyewear and protective face shields for sports, as well as bicycle helmets, shin guards, medical devices, dental sealants and more. BPA is also in many plastic food containers and the linings of some food cans.Concerns about the safety of BPA keep mounting. In January of 2012, the FDA reversed its 2008 opin-ion to say it was concerned about BPA and recommended limited exposure.

There are many BPA free products on the market now. Some are labeled, some are not. It’s important to read labels and ingredients. There are BPA free cash register receipts also. The more BPA free food products we buy, the more food companies will stop using it. That will be good for everyone!

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