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Welcome New Cypress Members!

New July Move-ins ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

John & Marian Andrews - E-109

Richard & Judy Austin - A-116T

Douglas & Meryl Murdoch - B-409

Ron & Jean Runkle - A-209

Nominations for Cypress Owners’ Association Board of Directors

We must elect two new members to the Cypress Owners’

Association Board of Directors at the annual meeting on

October 28, 2015, to replace Alan Ross and Mary Frances

Baker, whose terms will expire. The new Board Members will

take office following the annual meeting and will serve for

three years.

Recommendations to fill these vacancies are invited from all

Cypress members. Careful consideration should be given to the

qualifications of a nominee to serve on our board.

Recommendations must be in writing and include a short

biographical sketch of the candidate’s background and

qualifications on the official form, which will be available from

a member of the nominating committee. The proposed

nominee must agree to the submission of his/her name.

Recommendations should be given to a member of the

nominating committee listed below, not later than Friday,

September 4th.

Blair Bryan-Chairman D403 704-525-1148

William Geuss A307 980-225-7008

Midgie Speight B303 704-620-3502

Mary Frances Menzies C212 704-542-3192

Charles Jarrett D312 704-552-5866

Madeline Lerme E412 704-554-9075

Gene McCoy 3517 CCD 980-219-7264

Upcoming Events

Broadway Lights

“Motown The Musical” Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Depart at 6:45 pm

Belk Theater Tickets: $48.00

20 Tickets Available It began as one man's story… became everyone's

music… and is now Broadway's musical. Motown The

Musical is the true American dream story of Motown

founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight

boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched

the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey

Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers,

shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat.

Now, experience it live on stage in the record breaking

smash hit Motown The Musical! *Sign up NOW under Upcoming Events.

Dr. Bill Cummings Musician Extraordinaire Friday, September 11, 2015

Depart at 6:45 pm McGlohon Theater Tickets: $32.00

Dr. Bill Cummings is known as a

lyricist, worship leader, musician,

composer, arranger and conductor. He

has toured to audiences of tens of thousands in the

United States, Caribbean, Switzerland, Austria, Vienna,

Germany, England, Paris, and Rome, including a

performance at the Vatican before the Pope with his

own written music. (He performed on piano here in

March.) *Sign up NOW under Upcoming Events.

Shopping Day at

“Talbots” Rescheduled for

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Depart at 10 am & 2 pm *Sign up under Upcoming Events in the Activities Book for the time of your choice.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, September 26, 2015

Symphony Park Walk begins at 10:00 am

Register now with Michelle Doggett!!!!

Cypress Art Class Every Wednesday

1 - 4 pm Art Room

Art projects and activities for all to enjoy…Activities include:

Discovering the joy of the new coloring book art craze focusing

on the color pallet, art and cards for upcoming Alzheimer’s

fundraising event this fall, pastels for Kairos ministry. Colored

pencils, pastels plus any media is welcome. Enjoy the art and

the good company. Everyone welcome, even those new to art.

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Private Tour, Tasting & Lunch at “Sycamore Brewery”

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Depart at 10:30 am Cost: $20.00

Sycamore Brewery

has proud roots in

homebrewing and being

in North Carolina. After humbly

perfecting some of their favorite

recipes over the

last decade, they

are incredibly

excited to share

them with the

public. Justin

was born and

raised here in

Charlotte, and takes pride in

Sycamore Brewing being part of the

city's dynamic and growing craft beer

scene. Justin says, “Our aim for

Sycamore Brewing is simple: use the

freshest ingredients possible and

brew all-natural, extraordinarily tasty

craft beer.”

Sycamore Brewing has a small

kitchen where they make some

s e r i ous l y awesome p r e s s ed

sandwiches. The menu is simple,

fresh and based around local, baked

daily focaccia. They take a lot of

pride in sourcing ingredients that

they think pair exceptionally well

with their beers and wine.

*Sign up under #26 the in the Activities Book.

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Summer Trip to Blowing Rock

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Depart at 9 am

Bring money for lunch/museum Return home by 6 pm

Enjoy free time in Blowing Rock to shop and have lunch on your

own or have lunch at Bistro Roca with the group. Another great

option for you is to visit the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.

(BRAHM) right on the corner of Chestnut and Main St. Currently BRAHM has

two featured exhibits: “All Things Great & Small” consists of members of the

local Brush & Palette Club exhibiting their works in the

Community Gallery! Their works are for sale by the

individual artists. A second exhibit worth visiting is

Romantic Spirits: “Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South

from the Johnson Collection” featuring thirty-eight Southern

masterworks. The Johnson Collection’s debut publication, Romantic Spirits,

examines the core concepts of the romantic movement as it unfolded in fine art

of the American South and, in particular, as borne out in these works in the

collection’s holdings of seminal nineteenth century paintings.

No matter how you choose to spend your time, we hope to enjoy cooler

temperatures in the beautiful NC mountains.

*Sign up under #12 the in the Activities Book.

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Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion”

Friday, August 14, 2015 Depart at 6:30 pm

NC Music Factory Uptown Amphitheater Rain or shine

Tickets: $87.00

Two and a half hours of Sweet Harmony & Garrison Keillor with

singer Sarah Jarosz and Piano Master Richard Dworsky and Fred

Newman World’s Greatest SFX Man & The Radio Rhubarb Band

with Fiddling Richard Kriehn & Chris Siebold Boy Guitarist, Guy Noir, Private

Eye & News from Lake Wobegon & Audience Chorale & Poetry Declamation

& Other Classics from 41 Years of Radio History.

Host, Garrison Keillor was born in Anoka, graduated from the University of

Minnesota, and lives in St. Paul. He is the author of numerous books,

including Pilgrims: A Wobegon Romance; O, What A Luxury: Verses Lyrical,

Vulgar, Pathetic & Profound; and The Keillor Reader. He is also the editor of

the Good Poems anthologies.

*Ticket sign ups were in July. Please sign up under #14 on a wait list. We may be able to purchase more tickets.

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Dance Lessons with Nickolai

Saturday, August 8 & 22, 2015 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under #8 & #22.

Evening Social Bridge

Monday, August 24, 2015

7:30 pm Community Hall

*Sign up under #24 in Activities Book.

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Church at The Cypress Sunday, August 9, 2015

2:00 pm

Community Hall

Rev. Katelyn Gordon,

Associate Pastor of First

Presbyterian Church will

lead the service for the

Church at the Cypress service at 2

pm on Sunday, August 9. All are

welcome.

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Tricia Harbaugh

Book Club Monday, August 17, 2015

2:00 pm Club Room

The Boston Girl by

Anita Diamant. Reviewed

by Charlotte Dick.

All members are encouraged to

come to Book Club.

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Cypress Member Luncheon Honoring “The Greatest Generation” of

“Rosie The Riveters” Friday, August 14, 2015

12 noon Club Room

Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of the United States,

representing the American women who worked in factories and

shipyards during World War II, many of whom produced munitions

and war supplies. These women were invaluable in ending the war.

The Cypress would like to honor our “Rosies” from “The Greatest

Generation” with a special luncheon. Please sign up in the Activities book under

#14 if you qualify as a “Rosie The Riveter” or you are a women whose family

member served as a “Rosie” to help end the war. We will have the opportunity to

come together, recognize one another for our efforts, and share our stories while

having lunch. *Sign up under #14 in the Activities Book.

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~ Special Sunday Brunch ~

WWII 70th Anniversary Commemorative Day

Sunday, August 16, 2015 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Dining Room

A special lunch to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of "The

Greatest Generation's Greatest Day" - August 14, 1945 - the day World

War II ended and America began laying the foundations to ensure a

better future for their children and their children's children. Please join us in

celebrating this commemorative day with Chef Brady’s delicious spread of

beautiful food and a specialty drink from the Copper Grille Bar. Guitarist/

Vocalist Tom Billotto will be entertaining us in the lobby with music from the

1940’s for your enjoyment. Take some time to stop by and listen.

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Commemorative Day Movie

“Midway” Sunday, August 16, 2015

2:00 pm Community Hall

Rated PG; 133 min. Director: Jack Smight; Stars: Charlton Heston,

Henry Fonda, James Coburn

The battle of Midway sounded its furious thunder in June 1942, just

six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Midway interweaves the

dramatic personal stories of the men who fought the courageous battle

that was to be the Pacific turning point for the United States. The all-star cast and

breakthrough war footage convey the Battle of Midway with powerful reality and

epic sweep.

*Sign up under #16 in the Activities Book.

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August Birthdays

Bob Ballantyne 2

Ann Wylie 2

John Riley 3

Tom Toth 4

Marguerite Wittebort 5

Betty Boyd 8

Mary Hall 8

Patricia Hinds 8

Mary McDougall 8

Carl Todd 8

Jon Bass 9

Joseph Lerme 9

Hazel Solomon 9

Martha Millhouse 10

Miriam Norman 11

Robert Harris 12

Alfred Kritter 13

Robert Watson 13

Shirley White 13

Al Carter 15

Ruth Keimig 15

Chandler Thompson 15

Sue Childers 17

Lois Peter 17

Marilyn Ranson 17

Francis Wachter 17

Estelle Dermer 19

Paul Stroup 20

Jim Williamson 20

Sarah Dobbins 21

Wilhelminia Cunningham 22

Hazel Miller 23

Julia Ann Eleazer 24

Ivy Darlington 25

Tim Timson 25

Jim Harper 27

Diane Promislow 27

Peg Hutchens 28

Gloria Tucker 30

Elliott White 31

Modern European History “The Age Of Louis IX”

with Cypress Member Eddie Kelly Fridays in August

11:00 am

Art Room

Eddie Kelly will begin a new six week class Friday, August 7,

in the Art Room. He will be teaching on The Age of Louis IX.

Many Cypress members enjoy Eddie Kelly’s style of teaching.

We are fortunate to have such a profound teacher among us. Come learn about a

special time in history and enjoy the social interaction with other Cypress members.

*Sign up under #7 in the Activities Book.

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OnSite Dermatology Wednesday, August 5, 2015

(OnSite Dermatology comes on

the 1st Wednesday of each month)

9:00 am - 1:00 pm College Room

Call for Appointments: *5

Friday, August 28, 2015

5:00 pm Community Hall

*Sign up under #28.

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“Stampin’ It Up” Craft Class

Friday, August 21 2:00 pm Art Room

*Sign up under #21 in the Activities Book.

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Monday Bible Study Every Monday

3:15 pm Community Hall

Chip Furr leads a biblical discussion on

Mondays in Community Hall. Please join us

for wonderful fellowship and a deeper

understanding of the Bible. All faiths are

welcome.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

7:30 pm Community Hall

Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market Friday, August 7, 2015 & Friday, August 21, 2015

Depart at 9:30 am

Let’s head to the

Farmer’s Market and shop

for fresh fruit, vegetables,

homemade breads and flowers.

*Sign up under #7 & #21.

The Cypress Yacht Club Sundays, August 9 & 23, 2015

3:00 pm Cypress Lake

The Yacht Club will meet

on Sunday, May 10th and

24th at the Cypress Lake.

Come enjoy the entertainment or participate.

We always welcome new members. Call Al

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Women’s Breakfast

Monday, August 10 Depart at 8:45 am

Park Place Restaurant

*Sign up

under #10.

St. Vincent’s Catholic Mass

1st Friday, August 7, 2015 11:15 am

Stewart Health Center Everyone is invited.

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Men’s Breakfast

Monday, August 17 Depart at 8:30 am Charlotte Café

*Sign up under #17.

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Let’s Play Dominoes

Thursday, August 13, 2015 7:30 pm

Community Hall

Come join

your friends and

neighbors for a

night of fun

playing Mexican Train and

other Dominoes games.

Sign up under #13.

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Cypress Lost and Found Tuesday, August 11, 2015 &

Wednesday, 12, 2015 Stop by the Library any time to claim your items.

Afternoon Movie Outing

“Mr. Holmes” Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Depart 1:30 pm Tickets: $7.75

Runtime: 1 hr. 44 min. Rating: PG

Genre: Drama

Director Bill Condon puts a spin on Arthur

Donan Coyle's most celebrated character with

Mr. Holmes, which stars Ian McKellen as the

famous detective. The set-up is that a now-retired

Holmes, his steel-trap mind starting to fade with old age,

lives out his golden years in the late 1940s. He returns

from a trip to Japan searching for a plant that could slow

the aging process and help him regain the faculties he

knows he's lost. While there, he witnessed first-hand the

result of America's bombing of Hiroshima, which has put

him in a contemplative state. He lives with his devoted

housekeeper Mrs. Murno (Laura Linney), and her son

Roger (Milo Parker), who turns out to be of great help

when the detective reopens his investigation into the case

that led to his retirement.

*Sign up under #5 in the Activities Book.

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Duplicate Bridge Every Thursday

1:00 pm Community Hall

Please join us for Duplicate Bridge every

Thursday in Community Hall at 1 pm. We

welcome new members to join us! Do not be

afraid. Even though duplicate is more serious, we have a

great time and encourage you to join in the mind

stimulating fun!

*Sign up in the Bridge Book at the Activities desk.

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Lunch Bunch at

“Captain Steve’s Family Seafood Restaurant”

with a stop for peaches at “Springs Farm” Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Depart at 11:15 am Bring money for lunch

Captain Steve’s Family Seafood Restaurant in

Fort Mill, SC offers a wide selection of food and

specializes in fried seafood. Join other Cypress

members for a wonderful Lunch Bunch treat of fried

flounder, oysters, shrimp and/or deviled crab.

After lunch, we will go to The Springs

Farm Peach Stand, a Fort Mill tradition,

that offers fresh peaches from their

orchards! They guarantee fresh peaches

through the end of August as well as a

store full of other delicious treats like

homemade peach ice cream.

*Sign up under #19 in the Activities Book.

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Activities Sissy Milford A

*Mary Ann Grossmann B

Irene Imbrogno C

Jane Van Alstyne D

Dallas Allison D

Lottie Goldman E

Sue McElwain E

Nancy Marple, Cottages

Mary Frances Baker, Board Liaison

Building & Grounds Tom Toth A

*Sophie Wachter B

Charles Spraker C

Sarah Gentry D

Bill McElwain E

Bill Gardner, Cottages

Charles Carmichael, Board Liaison

Finance Marjorie James A

Richard Conder B

*George Duensing C

Stowe Wyant D

Joe Lerme E

Angus Lander, Cottages

Gayle Wylie, Board Liaison

Food & Beverage Joan Geuss A

Midgie Speight B

Jack Crymes C

Shirley Ivey D

*Mary Lou McCurry E

Judy Williams E

Vera Godwin, Cottages

Joan Chesnut, Board Liaison

Health & Safety Tat Kleckley A

Jerry Leve B

Eddie Kelly C

Bill Kouri D

Connie Stuppnig E

*Gordon Reische, Cottages

Blair Bryan, Board Liaison

Owner’s Assoc. Board of Directors Al Ross, President

Joan Hornaday, Vice-President

Mary Frances Baker

Blair Bryan

Charles Carmichael

Joan Chesnut

Gayle Wylie

*Denotes Chairperson

“Lunch & Learn” with Kathy Weidner

Cypress Registered Dietitian Monday, August 24, 2015

11:45 am - 1:00 pm in the Garden Room Topic: “Gluten Free Diets – the Facts and the FAD!”

Many Americans have jumped on the gluten free

bandwagon. (Gluten is the protein found in wheat, barley, and

rye.) Some folks have given up gluten to try to lose weight. Some

folks because they “just don’t feel good,” and a concerned friend told them to

try going “gluten free.” Some people must follow a gluten free diet because

they have been diagnosed with Celiac disease, an auto immune disease that

attacks the small hairs in the intestinal wall called “villa” responsible for the

absorption of our nutrients from our foods. Symptoms are varied, but many

folks with Celiac disease have bloating, skin rashes, achy joints, vitamin

deficiencies and weight loss. Children who have Celiac do not grow properly.

There is a new group of folks that doctors have observed with different

symptoms, but not diagnosed Celiac disease, that may have a “gluten

sensitivity,” They just feel better when they follow a gluten free diet. Come

hear the facts of going “gluten free.” Of course a “gluten free” lunch will be

served!

Please call, Kathy Weidner, Cypress Dietitian at 704-714-5551 to reserve

your place at the table!

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“The Gathering” Weekly Ecumenical Worship & Fellowship

will resume September 1st. (Taking the month of August off)

“Behind the Scenes”

Cypress Kitchen Tour

Thursday, August 13, 2015 10:00 am

Meet in the Clubhouse Lobby

How would you

like a “behind the

scenes” tour of our

Cypress kitchen?

This is your chance to see what

goes on. If you haven’t seen

it, you will probably be

amazed by all that has to

happen to bring you a hot,

delicious meal each day.

Meet in the lobby at 10 am.

*Sign up under #13 in the Activities Book. Limited to 15.

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Garrison Keillor Style Show

Live Music/Poetry with Dervin Gilbert

Thursday, August 20, 2015 7:30 pm

Community Hall

Please welcome

poet and musician,

Dervin Gilbert to The

Cypress of Charlotte.

He is a nationally known

Film and Television Actor,

Show Host, Speaker, Artist/

Designer, Fitness Author, and Model. He

will be putting on a special night for us

similar a Garrison Keillor style show. We

know that is will a fun, unique program

that you will really enjoy.

*Sign up under #20 in the Activities Book.

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