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Carolina Arbors’ Times Vol. 4, Issue 6 April 2017

So Long, Farewell

It seems like it was only a few weeks ago that I took over the role of editor for the CA Times newsletter. Sadly, I need to resign this position as my husband and I are relocating back to St. Louis for his work. I will certainly miss my new house plus the East Carolina barbeque, bluebirds, and blue skies. But the hardest part of leaving this great community is all the people I will miss. From welcoming neighbors and club leaders to knitters and dog owners, everyone has been so friendly. I doubt we will ever live in another place where people really look out for and help each other. Don’t ever change that.

I hope this newsletter will continue with another editor, maybe in a slightly different format, once the community website is fully functional. This publication comes together with a lot of hard work from everyone on the volunteer staff so when you see them, please thank them for all they do to help keep you informed. It has been my pleasure to help create each issue since July and be a part of this group that I will miss more than they know.

Thanks again to everyone who has been a part of my CA lifestyle. I’m off to Opening Day -- Go Cards! —Kathy Morrell

It Is Almost Summer and Pool Time!

Summer is just around the corner and the outdoor pool opens May 1. This is a good time to review some of the rules and courtesies regarding the pools at Piedmont Hall. Using the amenities should be enjoyable and safe for everyone.

1. All residents should check in at the front desk. Security doors are not a way to check in — they merely grant access to a building. Please do not walk around the outside of the building to avoid the lobby check-in.

2. All guests must register at the front desk and wear a guest wristband. Visitors must be accompanied by their host at all times and only four visitors per household are allowed. Children ages four and older who are potty trained are welcome at the pools between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM only. They also must register at the front desk and wear a guest wristband. They also need to be supervised at all times.

3. The hot tub is for adults only, ages 19 and older. 4. Glass can never be brought to the pool areas. This includes bottles and jars of any kind including baby food

containers and beverage containers. Broken glass in or around the pools is a serious safety hazard. If there is an incident with broken glass in the pool, the pool must be emptied, cleaned and refilled and the pool will likely be closed for several days. This would be a major inconvenience for all residents, and the entire cost of the remediation will be assessed to the responsible party, which could be several thousand dollars. This is a state and county regulation that must be strictly followed.

5. Many of us resist this rule, but showering with soap and water before swimming prevents a lot of bacteria from getting into the pools.

6. Food or beverages other than water may not be consumed in the pools. 7. Smoking of any kind is not permitted at Piedmont Hall, including e-cigarettes. These restrictions extend to the pool

areas and all the other outdoor facilities. 8. If a class or club is being held in one of the pools, part or all of that pool may not be available for swimming or

other water activities. Most classes and clubs run for an hour or less. Check the monthly fitness schedule and activities schedule to avoid pool-use conflicts. Some classes or clubs may require the use of lap lanes to provide sufficient room and deep enough water to safely exercise.

9. Do not reserve seats for others; seating is limited and for everyone’s use. 10. Turn off the cabana fans when you leave. Switches may be found on the rear posts of each cabana. 11. If you see a problem, report it to the front desk. A little patience and courtesy go a long way. —Debbie Turner

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In Our Clubs This Month

Unless otherwise noted, all club meetings will take place in Piedmont Hall. Check at the front desk for room changes. Some contacts listed below include links to their emails — click on the underlined link to send an email message.

SUG = SignUpGenius www.signupgenius.com

Rosary Group Tuesdays, 1:30 PM

We meet every Tuesday to pray and say the rosary for an hour. This is a traditional Catholic prayer, but all are welcome to attend. Contact: Brenda Deere

Men’s Golf (CA Tigers) Tuesdays & Thursdays

This is a casual group of golfers and all levels of golf are represented. The club plays every Tuesday and Thursday, weather permitting. We play a scramble and stroke play, the choice is yours. Contact: lra Mitchell

Flying Solo Wednesday, April 5, 3:30 PM

We will discuss upcoming events and your ideas for club activities. The club is for single residents and residents with partners who join as a solo because their partner has different interests. If you enjoy a variety of the performing arts

and visits to museums, dining out, cinema events, sightseeing, day trips, or historical sights, then join our club. SUG Contact: Jill Hansen

Bridge: Duplicate Wednesdays, 1:00 PM Sign up by 5:00 PM on the Monday prior using either SignUpGenius or by emailing Hollins Williams. You need to have a

partner for duplicate. If you are interested, please email Leslie Abel for more information. SUG

Contacts: Leslie Abel, Hollins Williams

The Community Outreach Club has posted a list of Triangle-based organizations it has supported throughout the years in the Community Outreach section of the

mycarolinaarbors.com web portal. Find it on the club page under Documents.

Gray Matters NO MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 3—NEXT MEETING MAY 1 Enjoy and discuss two highly entertaining TED Talks on movie magic!

The Magic Ingredient that Brings Pixar Movies to Life — Director of photography for lighting on multiple Pixar Academy Award-winning films, Danielle Feinberg delights in bending the rules of light to her every whim. In this highly entertaining and enlightening talk, she demonstrates the art of bringing together coding, math and science to turn animated drawings into worlds we can’t resist entering and becoming totally engaged.

The Art of Creating Awe — Multiple Oscar winner, Rob Legato, creates movie effects so good they are (sometimes) better than the real thing. In this warm and funny talk, he shares his vision for enhancing reality on-screen in movies like “Apollo 13”, “Titanic” and “Hugo”. You can preview these 12- and 16-minute videos beforehand at

https://www.ted.com/talks/danielle_feinberg_the_magic_ingredient_that_brings_pixar_movies_to_life

http://www.ted.com/talks/rob_legato_the_art_of_creating_awe SUG Contact: Tom Hamilton

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Social Dance: Lessons Wednesdays, 3:30 PM

There have been several requests, so guess what? Tango for April. Whether you have danced tango before or are new to the dance, join us to learn the basics for this classic Latin dance. No red roses or long slinky dresses yet. Everyone is welcome to share in the fun of learning to dance. No dance experience is required and all levels of skill are invited.

SUG Contacts: Jan Starnowski, Cathy Smith

Yarn Buddies Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Fridays, 10:30 AM

At the end of April, Yarn Buddies would like to display items in Piedmont Hall that CA residents are knitting and crocheting for Duke Cancer Institute patients. Please bring your items to one of our meetings or email Sharleen for a pick up. As a reminder, we have been asked to make lapghans, chemo hats, scarves, and fingerless gloves.

SignUpGenius suggested, but not necessary. SUG Contact: Sharleen Carlile

Bridge: Social Thursdays, 10:00 AM Mondays, 1:00 PM

Come and play social bridge. This session encourages practicing with your partner or just learning from each other. No partner necessary! Contact: Leslie Abel

Ladies Golf League Tuesdays or Thursdays We meet on Tuesdays or Thursdays, weather permitting. Carpooling is left up to the individual groups.

Contact: Cindy Brennan

Line Dance Thursdays, 1:30 PM

Join us for your “exercise by accident” — no partner needed, no weekly commitment, and no fees. If you like to dance to a variety of music, come when the mood strikes. Contact: Janet Elmo

Hearts Thursdays, 1:00 PM

Hearts Club welcomes all residents regardless of experience. Because hearts is an easy game to play, we encourage multitasking with conversation while playing cards and enjoying each other’s company. We play hearts with three- and four-player tables depending on the number of total players, so there is no need to preregister to play, just come and plan on having a good time. If you need training or the monthly hearts newsletter, please contact Darrell.

Contact: Darrell Turner

Mexican Train (Dominos) Thursday, April 6, 6:30 PM Monday, April 17, 6:30 PM

We meet twice monthly and newcomers are welcome. Playing this game is a great way to meet new neighbors from all

phases. For more information about how to play, contact the Milazzos or Mitchells. SUG Contacts: Mimi & Ira Mitchell, Linda & John Milazzo

Copies of the newsletter can be printed for residents — ask at the front desk in Piedmont Hall.

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Woodworkers: Wood Shop at NC State Thursday, April 6, 7:00 PM

At the March meeting, Roger Fischer demonstrated how to use the Kreg pocket hole joinery tools and showed examples of projects they can be used on. In April, the club will take a field trip to visit the Wood Shop at NC State University in Raleigh. Club members should meet at Piedmont Hall at 6:10 PM to carpool for the 7:00 PM tour. Anyone planning to attend should contact Marc Goldberg for carpool coordination. The Woodworkers Club meetings are open to all CA residents as well as club members. Use

SignUpGenius to indicate if you will be attending. SUG Contact: Rex Zimmerman

In March, club member Roger Fischer presented how to use the Kreg pocket hole joinery tools.

Habitat For Humanity Friday, April 7, 8:00 AM Saturday, April 15, 8:00 AM

Everyone is invited to participate in Habitat home construction. No experience is needed and all tools are provided. Trained volunteers and project leaders are available to instruct new volunteers on any skill needed for the day’s

project. SUG Contact: John Orth

Arts and Crafts Guild: Artist’s Presentation Friday, April 7, 12:30 PM Fiber artist Rose Warner starts with an abstract painting, then cuts it up, and using various materials, weaves it back together again, creating an elaborate interplay between techniques.

Rose has agreed to discuss her art with a group from the CA Arts and Crafts Guild on Friday, April 7, at the National Humanities Center located at 7 TW Alexander Drive.

Arts and Crafts Guild members have first priority.

The SUG is here. We will carpool from the Pied-

mont Hall parking lot, leaving at 12:30 PM. Contacts: Kathryn Hamilton, Janet Hildebrand

Recycling: Mondays, April 3 and 17

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Arts and Crafts Guild Saturday, April 8, 9:30 AM Interested in letting your creative child out of the box? The CA Arts and Crafts Guild may be a place to start.

We welcome artists and crafters of all levels. Throughout the year we hold explore-and- discover sessions where our members try a new medium or technique. We arrange road shows to local exhibits, and hold special events such as our Arts and Crafts Expo and Sale, and Art Synergy, where 27 different members are currently completing canvases that will then be built into three different works of art.

This month, after a brief business meeting, we will explore Pebeo Paints. Art Guild members

have priority for classes and our explorations. Click here for the SUG. Contacts: Kathryn Hamilton, Janet Hildebrand

Community Awareness Monday, April 10, 7:00 PM

How does the WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex differ from a hospital? Knowing the difference could be crucial should you ever need to choose in an emergency. Oral Wise, director of ambulatory services at the WakeMed Brier Creek HealthPlex, will provide an insider’s understanding of the patient resources available, including staffing, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, laboratory facilities, HealthPlex-based interfacility emergency transportation and more. Find out under what circumstances a full-service hospital could be a better choice. This is information all CA homeowners should

know. Register now as seats are limited. SUG Contact: Jim Augins

Lunch Bunch: Lugano Ristorante Tuesday, April 11, 12:30 PM Thursday, April 20, 12:30 PM

Join the ladies for Italian cuisine at Lugano Ristorante, 1060 Darrington Drive in Cary. The restaurant is named after a city in Switzerland. Lugano lies on the border of Italy along the shore of Lake Lugano. Tom Havrish is the executive chef and proprietor of Lugano. Tom is of Swiss descent, so Lugano was a natural choice for his flagship restaurant. Lugano is Italian dining in a comfortable and casual atmosphere, and conveniently located in the Shops of

Preston Walk off Cary Parkway. SUG Contact: Mary Abadia

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the Hibernian Pub Ladies Lunch were (l-r) Jane Aksel, Nancy Ranlet, Carol Fischel, Shelley Sweeney, and Sally Ullman.

Rummikub Sunday, April 9, 3:00 PM

Tuesday, April 25, 11:00 AM

Join us for some game play and social time. The game is easy to learn and players at all levels are welcome. If you have

a game, please bring it. SUG Contact: Nancy Ranlet

Note: The transportation planners’ presentations from the Durham DOT and NC State DOT meeting in February are

now on the mycarolinaarbors.com website under Lifestyle-Groups-Community Awareness Club-Documents.

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Shalom Club Thursday, April 13, 7:00 PM

The Shalom Club will meet on the fourth night of Passover for a special evening to celebrate the Passover holiday. Rabbi Eric M. Solomon from Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh will speak and answer questions about Passover, starting with the Exodus and tying in the differences and customs between the two tribes: Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews. After the question and answer session by Rabbi Solomon, we will gather and feast on Passover delicacies prepared by

Shalom Club members. The club is open to all residents of Carolina Arbors. SUG Contact: Megan Pindyck

Books: Great and Notable Novels Monday, April 17, 3:00 PM

We will discuss Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad.” This National Book Award Winner and New York Times #1 bestseller is a magnificent tour de force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. Please note we have moved our April meeting to the third, rather than our usual second Monday of the month, due to the Jewish holiday, Passover. New members are welcome and no SUG is needed. Contact: Gail Ditkoff

Photography: Carolina Tiger Rescue Tuesday, April 18, 9:00 AM

We are going to Carolina Tiger Rescue, a nonprofit sanctuary for 10 species of lions, tigers, cougars, and more. They have been rescued from various places and now live out their lives in naturalistic habitat enclosures. We have scheduled a private tour so you must reserve a spot using SignUpGenius. Please note we are leaving earlier than usual — 9:00 AM — as our tour starts at 10:00 AM. Meet in the parking lot in front of Piedmont Hall to carpool. Entrance fee

is $20 plus tax. All are welcome, with or without cameras. SUG Contact: Nancy Ratan

Chick Flicks: “Manchester by the Sea” Wednesday, April 19, 6:00 PM Dinner, 6:45 PM Movie

Thursday, April 20, 6:00 PM Dinner, 6:45 PM Movie

Lee Chandler is a brooding, irritable loner who works as a handyman for a Boston apartment block. One damp winter day, he gets a call summoning him to his hometown north of the city. His brother's heart has given out suddenly, and he's been named guardian to his 16-year-old nephew. As if losing his only sibling and doubts about raising a teenager

weren't enough, his return to the past reopens an unspeakable personal tragedy. SUG

Contact: Marianne O’Donnell

Garden: Treat your Tomatoes Well Tuesday, April 18, 3:00 PM

New patio tomatoes now make it feasible to grow tomatoes in pots on our patios. This month’s presentation will provide some insight on these varieties, tips for growing them productively, and information on fertilizers and pesticides to use around food. Contact: Jennifer Klein

Books: Science Fiction Thursday, April 13, 3:00 PM

Please join us even if you haven’t read the book but are interested in this group. This month, Jan Spoonamore will be leading a discussion of “Snow Crash”. The book is a science fiction novel, published in 1992, by American writer Neal Stephenson. Like many of Stephenson's other novels, it covers history, linguistics, anthropology,

archaeology, religion, computer science, politics, cryptography, memetics, and philosophy. SUG is helpful, but not

necessary. Contact: Leslie Abel

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Theater Thursday, April 20, 7:00 PM

Come and join our club for the continued pursuit of CA Piedmont Hall productions that include talent from our own community. This means participation in many ways including acting, directing, props, lighting, sound, fundraising, etc. We have formed a collaboration with UNC's theater department for assistance with learning the production process. Look for our performance debut at the CA Memorial Day Ceremony. Please join us for our next meeting for the fun and

drama. SUG Contact: Annette Gibson

Social Dance: Social Dance Party Friday, April 21, 7:00 PM

What a great time we had at the St. Patrick’s Day social dance party! Buddy and Diane were spinning the tunes, the dancers were showing off their moves, and our green was showing when we did an Irish folk dance. The April social dance party will be the standard format with a variety of music played representing several dance styles for dancing or listening. Watch if you prefer, enjoy the high energy of the group, and socialize with your neighbors. Bring your preferred beverage and a snack to share. Everyone in Carolina Arbors is invited to share the

evening, so come on out. SUG Contacts: Jan Starnowski, Cathy Smith

Tennis: Spring Tennis Social Sunday, April 23, 2:00 PM

All residents are invited to the Spring Tennis social for round-robin mixed-doubles play with refreshments. As the weather warms up, tennis club members will be back on the courts on Sunday mornings for round-robin style doubles beginning at 10:00 AM. Just bring your racket and jump into a friendly, noncompetitive game. Weekday morning doubles will also resume as the weather improves. Contact Melanie Raia for information on getting into the rotation.

SUG Contacts: Sherrie Lewis, Jane Herlihy

Dancers enjoying a slow song at the March 17 social dance party.

New York State Monday, April 24, 6:00 PM

A baseball-themed movie will be played and ballpark appetizers will be served for Take Me Out to the Ballpark night.

SUG Contact: Sebastian (Seb) Tarangelo

Tech Matters Monday April 24, 7:00 PM

“The Changing Face of Road Safety: Expectations for the Future” will be presented by David Harkey, Ph.D., PE, director of UNC Highway Safety Research Center. Dr. Harkey has more than 30 years of experience in the field of transportation safety research. As an engineer, the majority of his work has focused on improving the design and operations of our

roadways for all users, including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. SUG Contacts: John Orth, Dan Murray

Veterans Club Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 PM

We will be holding our executive board elections in addition to our regular meeting. Linda Pukalo will also speak about

our May meeting in which Wake Tech will discuss collecting veterans’ stories about their military experiences. SUG

Contacts: Pete Turner, Dan Murray

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Care Connections Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 PM

This month's guest speaker is Dr. Willis M. Wu, M.D. Dr. Wu will speak on heart rhythms such as atrial

fibrillation and current treatments including the new medical device, the WATCHMAN. SUG Contact: Peggy Heysse

Photography Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 PM

We will meet to review and discuss our future trips and photos from recent outings. Anyone with questions or problems with the use of their cameras is also encouraged to come, as we have several members who can provide

help. SUG Contact: Nancy Ratan

Books: Arbor Readums Thursday, April 27, 3:00 PM

This month we will be discussing “The Garden of Letters” by Alyson Richman. Set against the rich backdrop of World War II Italy, this book captures the hope, suspense, and romance of an uncertain era in an epic, intertwining story of

first love, great tragedy, and spectacular bravery. SUG Contact: Roberta Sperling

Community Outreach Thursday, April 27, 4:00 PM

As a preface to our Backpack Buddies food drive in May, come learn about the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (IFF) is an innovative hunger-relief organization serving seven counties in and around the Triangle. IFF believes hunger is fixable if the community works together to do two things: create sources of healthy food in every low-income neighborhood and grow opportunities for people to provide for themselves by learning job skills or growing their own food. From BackPack Buddies to nutrition education, mobile markets, culinary job training and urban agriculture training, the IFF goes directly to people in need and creates what works to empower them. Contacts: Kathy Grassia, Kathryn Hamilton

Community Outreach Club: Sew-A-Thon

Saturday, April 29, 8:00 AM Be among the 42 volunteers, working in Piedmont Hall, who will assemble 24 quilts that will be donated to the Green Chair Project.

The SUG for this project is here. You may sign

up for more than one shift. We will work till the project is complete. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Bland.

Jane Green, left, pinning a binding to a quilt. Jan Wysocki, right, stitching the components together.

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Other Club News

Pickleball Mondays-Saturdays, 10:00 AM Sundays, 1:00 PM Ladies’ Nights, Mondays, 6:30 PM Men’s Nights, Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Mixed, Wednesdays, 6:30 PM

Wind screens, also known as background curtains, have a variety of uses in addition to the original and primary purpose of reducing or affecting wind. It became apparent after the CA Pickleball courts opened in January 2016 that there was a need for wind screen installation for the pickleball courts. After many months of negotiations with the HOA, it was determined that the club would be responsible for approximately two-thirds of the cost. A group of members participated in a fundraising effort and the collection of annual dues from members helped reach the goal. Noise and wind screens have now been installed. The entire CA community will enjoy and notice this enhancement to the courts. Contact: Megan Pindyck

Members of the Pickleball Club show off the completed wind screen project: (l-r) Sam Otlin, Bob Raymond, Sandy Clark, Dan Kaczynski, Doug Myers, Ken Jankowski, Bill Barr, Don Kump, Ron Guarino, Glenn Bell, and Darrell Turner. Photo by Megan Pindyck.

500 Bid

The 500 Bid Club will run through April and then will suspend for the summer. We will issue an update as to when we plan to start in the fall. If you have questions, please contact us. Contacts: Sandi and Art Lloyd

Social Dance Party

On March 17, dancers enjoyed some Irish folk music at the monthly social dance party. Many participated in Brian Boru’s march led by CA homeowner Cheryl Barnes (in the middle of the circle). Photo by Peter Blaufeux

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Calling All Bluebirds

Thanks to the Woodworkers Club, 120 bluebird families will have new homes. Although this project was planned to stop at 100, volunteers graciously increased the number. The birdhouses are rough cedar wood built to Audubon Society specifications, the type of habitat preferred by bluebirds. A team of volunteers has been very busy building and installing these houses in backyard mulch areas as a fundraiser for the Habitat for Humanity “Home for a Vet Project.” The club has raised $2500 towards this project.

Many residents have been reporting that their birdhouses are already occupied. These pretty little birds are a joy to watch. A big thank you to all of the woodworkers and installers and to all the Arborites who have supported this fundraiser. —Debbie Turner

Going Places Travel Tuesday May 23, 6:30 PM

Tauck Tours came out to present on March 14. It was our largest meeting since we launched the travel club in April 2016. We received an exclusive complimentary pre- or post-hotel night (five-star hotels) from Tauck that can be applied to any Tauck booking made in the next 30 days. This offer expires on April 14, 2017.

We also announced the launch of our club website with lots of good content. Our goal is to inform and engage club members. Please give it try at: www.carolinaarborstravelclub.com Visit us online as often as you would like. We will do our best to keep it up to date. Since this is a private website for our community, you will be prompted to sign on as a New User (enter your name, email address and create a password). For all return visits, just click on “I'm already a user, log in” (enter your email address and password). See

the two new trips added for 2017 and 2018. SUG Contacts: Melanie Raia, Tom Raia, Dawn Griffin

Photo by Joann Briggs Photo by Bob Raymond

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Elementary School Volunteers

On March 23, 13 of the 41 Carolina Arbors volunteers were recognized for their work at the Spring Valley Elementary School by the Durham School Board at their monthly meeting. Club leader Robert Fogel was introduced to the board by Spring Valley Principal Sarah Sanchez and volunteers were introduced by school guidance counselor Nicole Noon.

Pictured (l-r) Jan and Doug Nichols, Shelley Sweeney, Ann Smith (rear), Linda Baker, Ila Deutsch, Paul Clark (rear), Sally Young, principal Sarah Sanchez (foreground), counselor Nicole Noon, Jane Benedick (rear), Robert Fogel, Jon Spargur, and Ann Simon. Photo by Kathy Morrell

Photography The club visited the Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck on March 21 to see more than 200 species of birds and water fowl. Several attendees made some new friends.

Jeanne Goodwell — photo by Nancy Ratan

Nancy Ratan — photo by Steve Abbe Eileen Greenbaum — photo by Nancy Ratan

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Raise the Roof Home for a Vet Project Update

Donations for Raise the Roof are closing in on the amount needed to build a house for a qualified veteran. Fundraising has been in progress for approximately three months and through your generous donations, the total raised thus far is $34,017, 49 percent of the $70,000 needed. We fully expect that the total amount will be raised by the projected deadline of May 31, 2017.

This Home for a Vet project is being jointly sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Durham and the Carolina Arbors Habitat Volunteers Club. An overview was given at a second meeting held in Piedmont Hall on March 14 by Roxanne Hall Little, director of advancement, and Heather Graham, development officer, of Durham Habitat. Roxanne explained that all the houses built by Habitat are not just given away. Recipients buy their homes at no interest resulting in mortgage payments of less than the typical monthly rent in the area. Buyers must, however, help to build their own house by putting in a minimum of 250 hours of “sweat” equity. Heather then closed the meeting on a personal note. She described how grateful she is that Habitat saved her family by allowing her single mother to buy a home.

In addition to donations from CA residents, fundraising events and donations from local businesses are helping us to attain our goal. For example, Pulte Homes has offered to match the next $7,500 raised. Soon California Pizza Kitchen will be providing free wallet cards to us and 20 percent of purchases will go toward our project.

To further the fundraising efforts, a chest fashioned after a Chippendale model is currently being built by the Woodworkers at CA. It will be completed about April 1 and displayed at Piedmont Hall. A raffle and an auction are options being considered for those who are interested in owning this beautiful piece of furniture. Further details will be announced. Also April 1, 120 birdhouses will be completed and installed at CA. See more details about this endeavor on Page 10.

The deadline for purchasing tickets to the old-fashioned Pig Pickin’ BBQ has been extended to April 7. This event will take place on April 23 in Piedmont Hall from 1 to 5 PM. Bring family members and friends for a fun time and a delicious meal of pulled pork or chicken. Half of the proceeds from the ticket sales go toward Home for a Vet.

You can also support the CA Raise the Roof project by donating one of the following ways:

- Online at http://durhamhabitat.org/CarolinaArborsHabitatBuild. - A check made out to Habitat for Humanity of Durham and mailed to 215 N. Church Street, Durham, NC 27701 (include Carolina Arbors Build on the memo line). A box for the deposit of checks is available in Piedmont Hall for your convenience. - In-kind donations, e.g., cars, tools, building supplies, etc. - By designating a tax-free donation from your annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution (contact your financial advisor regarding how to do this).

Contributions can come from anyone, including family members, friends, business associates, etc., and not just from residents in the community. They can be made either in one lump sum or on a monthly basis, and are tax deductible. Any questions regarding donations should be emailed to Roxanne at Habitat of Durham or by phone at 919-698-3910. —Linda Anderson

Arts and Crafts Guild to Raffle Three “Art Synergy” Pieces for Habitat

This is one of 27 canvas sections currently being decorated by Arts and Crafts Guild members. When put together, the sections will form three different 3-feet by 3-feet overall designs in different colorways. The three pieces will then be raffled off to raise money for the Habitat for Humanity project.

Participants have no idea what the final piece will look like. Each was given a canvas with lines drawn on it, paints in a signature color (green, red, or purple) along with silver, black and white. Participants were restricted to these colors (although the signature color could be lightened with white or darkened with black). They had to maintain the integrity of the design sketched onto the canvas.

The art will be raffled in early May for the Habitat House. Canvas by Linda Geraci.

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Arts and Crafts Guild Acrylics Workshop

Instructor Rebecca Antonelli promised that participants in her two-hour acrylics workshop would have a painting to take home, and they did! The class was arranged by the Arts and Crafts Guild.

Diane King Donna Robinson Jane Herlihy

Grace Rowlson Debra Bailey Frank Dorsch

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500 Bid 2nd Monday - 7:00 PM 3rd Thursday - 7:00 PM Art 2nd Saturday - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Art: Crafting 1st Saturday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art: Open Studio Mondays - 1:00 - 4:00 PM Thursdays - 6:00 - 9:00 PM Fridays - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturdays - 1:00 - 4:00 PM Art: Jewelry Maker Meet Up 3rd Monday - 1:00 - 4:00 PM Bible Study Wednesdays - 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM Billiards Tuesdays - 1:00 PM Wednesdays - 6:00 PM Fridays - 1:00 PM Books Monday Evenings* 4th Monday - 7:00 PM Great and Notable Novels 3rd Monday - 3:00 PM-April only Tuesday Afternoons* 2nd Tuesday - 3:00 PM Arbor Readums 4th Thursday - 3:00 PM Sleuths* 4th Thursday - 3:00 PM Gentlemen’s Reading Society 4th Thursday - 3:00 PM Current Issues 1st Thursday - 7:00 PM Science Fiction 2nd Thursday - 7:00 PM Bowling Contact Ron Guarino Bridge Social, Mondays - 1:00 PM Duplicate, Wednesdays - 1:00 PM Social, Thursdays - 10:00 AM Bunco 2nd Thursday - 6:30 PM Care Connections 4th Tuesday - 7:00 PM

Chick Flicks 3rd Wednesday - 6:00 PM 3rd Thursday - 6:00 PM Community Awareness 2nd Monday - 7:00 PM Community Outreach 4th Thursday - 4:00 PM Corn Hole Thursdays - 5:30 PM Crazy Canasta 1st Tuesday - 1:00 PM 3rd Tuesday - 6:30 PM Culinary Adventures* Last Friday, odd months - 7:00 PM Cycling Contact Mark Scheible Elementary School Volunteering Contact Robert Fogel Euchre Wednesdays - 7:00 PM Euchre for Partners Tuesdays - 7:00 PM Euchre Strategy Lessons 1st Monday - 6:00 PM Flying Solo 1st Wednesday - 3:30 PM Fridays at Five Fridays - 5:00 PM Garden 3rd Tuesday - 3:00 PM Going Places Travel Meeting in May Golf Ladies: Tuesdays or Thursdays Men: Tuesdays and Thursdays Gray Matters No meeting in April Habitat for Humanity 1st Friday - 8:00 AM 3rd Saturday - 8:00 AM Hearts Thursdays - 1:00 PM Hiking Wednesdays - 8:30 AM Thursdays - 1:00 PM Investment Education 3rd Monday - 7:00 PM Line Dance Thursdays - 1:30 PM

Lunch Bunch 2nd Tuesday - 12:30 PM 3rd Thursday - 12:30 PM Mahjongg Fridays - 1:00 PM Mexican Train 1st Thursday - 6:30 PM 3rd Monday - 6:30 PM Mexican Train with Numbers Tuesdays - 6:30 PM New York State Last Monday - 6:00 PM Photography 3rd Tuesday - 9:00 AM 4th Tuesday - 7:00 PM, Meeting Poker Wednesdays - 1:30 PM Politics and Culture 3rd Tuesday - 7:00 PM Rosary Group Tuesdays - 1:30 PM Rummikub 2nd Sunday - 3:00 PM 4th Tuesday - 11:00 AM Shalom 2nd Thursday - 7:00 PM Social Dance: Lessons Wednesdays - 3:30 PM Social Dance: Party 3rd Friday - 7:00 PM Social Dance: Partner Line Dance 5th Wednesday - 3:30 PM Tech Matters 4th Monday - 7:00 PM Theater 3rd Thursday - 7:00 PM Veterans 3rd Wednesday - 7:00 PM Water Buddies Mondays - 9:15 AM Wednesdays - 1:15 PM Welcome 1st Thursday - 3:00 PM Wine 1* and Wine 2* Woodworkers 1st Thursday - 7:00 PM Yarn Buddies Wednesdays - 7:00 PM Fridays - 10:30 AM

*Closed to new members

Club Meetings

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Piedmont Hall Library Open to All Residents

For those of you who are new to Carolina Arbors, we have a wonderful library at Piedmont Hall. This is for the use of all residents and you can borrow as many books as you like. When you are finished, please return them by placing them in the cabinets under the book shelves. You can also donate books which should be placed in the cabinets. Each day, the books are reorganized, and the returned and donated books are incorporated into the shelves. At the present time, all regular paperbacks are kept in one of the lower cabinets. Please do not bring any magazines and catalogs because these cannot be kept in the library. We hope you all enjoy having these books available to you. If you have any questions, please email Nancy Ratan. —Nancy Ratan and Gail Baron, co-librarians

Places to Visit: Duke Gardens

The perfect spot to visit in April is the Sarah P. Duke Gardens on the west campus of Duke University in Durham. The flowering trees and spring flowers make this a perfect time for enjoying the many areas of this wonderful 55-acre garden. There is no charge for the gardens, just a small fee for parking. If you, or anyone you would like to take, have mobility issues, you can call and reserve one of the golf carts driven by volunteers that take you around the gardens. They run at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday, and the cost is $10 person. —Nancy Ratan

Why Piedmont Hall Electronic Badges Are Important

Why is it so important for residents to use their electronic badge to check in at Piedmont Hall? The first reason is obvious – security. Most of us want our beautiful clubhouse to be solely for the members of our Carolina Arbors inhabitants and their guests. The only way to ensure this is by using some kind of identification which is recognized by a security device at the portals of the building – primarily at a central area like our lobby desk.

There are also such devices at the inside door to the pool near the fitness room, the gate to the outdoor pool, one door off the patio on the lower level into the Varsity Room, a rear door from the upstairs terrace into the lobby, and also one on the upstairs level at the end of the hall closest to the pickleball courts. Your I.D. card will get you in at any of these locations. Entry into the inside pool should not be made directly from the outside – those are considered exit doors only.

A second reason is to help track the traffic pattern in the building. This is information that is used by the staff to keep a schedule of events going on in the building at different times of the day, so that traffic can move smoothly instead of having a crowd at one time of day and seeing the building almost empty at other times or days of the week.

Another reason is for personal safety. By checking the security devices, administration can tell who may be in the building during a fire or other emergency situation, even though you do not have to check out of the building.

So please don’t think that the badges are just a nuisance – there IS a good reason to be using them. Hanging the blue

Carolina Arbors lanyard with your badge and your name tag next to the inside garage door in your home is one good

way to remember to bring it with you. You may have a better idea than this but just bring your badge and use it.

–Terry Dott

Piedmont Hall Library — photo by Steve Abbe

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Dog Park: The HOA is aware of the exposed netting and is taking steps to remedy it. Homeowners are advised to alert the lifestyle group or may cut it themselves. The HOA is aware of water drainage.

Mulch: The landscape committee evaluated several different installations of triple-shred pine bark mulch resulting in a sample area. This is the new standard to which Yard-Nique and homeowners will be held as they replace whatever is

currently in their yards. Mulch is applied once per year. Any home which closed by November 30, 2016 will get an application of mulch. Those who closed afterward will wait until 2018. Associa has been charged to work with Yard-Nique on an application system in which the trunks of trees and bushes are not surrounded by mulch.

The pool will open May 1. Homeowners will be required to observe the rules outlined in “Rules and Regulations,” located at www.mycarolinarbors.com-->documents-->rules and regulations (Page 3 of the document section). The staff has been charged to be more proactive in seeing that all rules are observed. There is to be no “saving” of pool chairs. There are no plans to change the current rules limiting guests to certain hours and in specific numbers. Any major change would occur only with vetting through the appropriate resident led committee and then the HOA board.

HOA rules violations: The HOA is developing a system to fine those who willfully skirt the HOA regulations. Fines will be imposed after a notification process.

The HOA Board transition process began with the formation of architectural, landscape, and finance committees. The HOA tends to follow the recommendations of these groups. The finance committee will be instrumental in creating the budget for 2018.

The development of a “shadow board” is still expected this year. Volunteers will be asked to suggest an election process; then volunteers will be solicited to “shadow” the HOA board to foster a smooth transition and eliminate any “surprises” when Pulte leaves. In 2017, the HOA board will begin meeting quarterly beginning in April. These meetings will be closed but minutes will be available.

Lifestyle activities: Requests were made for more “live” events and for a better system – possibly a lottery – that eliminates the need to stand on line for several hours in order to obtain a ticket. These matters were referred to Associa.

Greenways: Refer maintenance issues on Greenways (such as popping bridge screws) to the front desk. Dog waste stations will be added along the greenways, and others areas throughout the community will be considered. Del Webb will investigate when the orange tree protection fences can be removed.

Construction debris: Del Webb will continue to address construction issues with the crews. Homeowners noticing issues should email photos (taken in context) to RDUWarranty@pulte.com.

Solicitors: Report them to the Neighborhood Watch captain, and to the town of Durham Police Department. Alert the lifestyle staff who can send a blast email to the community if deemed necessary.

Club Expo: Will be held during the next three months, organized by the Lifestyle Department.

Crosswalks on Del Webb Arbors Drive: Del Webb remains in discussions with Durham traffic and planning department. If approved, Del Webb will put them in, but will not install signals.

BMPs: Per the city of Durham, grass is required on the man-made earthen berms in order to prevent erosion. Previous attempts at seeding were deemed insufficient therefore Del Webb is currently installing Bermuda sod in these areas.

Recap: Coffee with Chris

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Google Fiber: Google’s process is to install fiber in part of a neighborhood and assess the results before moving deeper into a community. Regarding Google construction damage, homeowners can get a customer-service number from the front desk.

Entry fountain: Chris said developing a committee to investigate the cost of operating and maintaining the fountain before operation of the community was turned over to homeowners was possible, however, the need for additional committees will be deferred to the “shadow” board in the future.

Website: Progress has been made, and club leaders are expected to receive training beginning in April. While Chris said that homeowners would be able to communicate directly with each other for things like recommendations, it remains unclear as to whether an individual will be able to send an email to the entire community in the same way as CAInfoShare does. Visible homeowner information on the website will be limited to name, street address, and phone number. Email addresses will not be visible although emails can be sent through a blind link on the website. Club leaders will have direct access to email addresses of their club members. — Kathryn Hamilton

What’s Growing in CA’s Community Garden?

Cabbage Tulip Kale

Lettuce Rows “Dancing” Brussel Sprouts

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Linda Anderson Gail Baron

Peter Blaufeux Terry Dott

Janet G. Elmo, editor emeritus Kathryn Hamilton, editor emeritus

Elaine Landow Bonnie Jezior

Kathy Morrell, editor Linda Pope

Nancy Ratan, photography Debbie Turner

Contact Directory

Community Association Manager: Rick Hardin richard.hardin@associa.us

919-369-2759 Asst. Community Association Manager: Phillip Smith phillip.smith@associa.us

919-914-1174

Lifestyle Director: Lenore Donaldson

lenore.donaldson@associa.us

919-641-0760 Asst. Lifestyle Director: Alison Maxwell alison.maxwell@associa.us 919-332-0381

Wellness Director: Jennifer Wrigley jennifer.wrigley@associa.us

Fitness Coordinator: Kathy Cassidy kathy.cassidy@associa.us

Associa Property Management Customer Service: 1-888-646-9888

ARC Applications and Landscape Changes: phillip.smith@associa.us

HOA Assessments: https://associaonline.com/locations/associa-

carolinas

Warranty Issues: rduwarranty@pulte.com

Landscape: caservices@yardnique.com

The mission of the newsletter team is to bring you pertinent information that will help you learn the goings-on in our community — on the streets where you live and in the larger community of Durham. We are eager to know what is helpful and what we’re missing. Please let us hear from you at: CArborsNewsletter@gmail.com

Newsletter Team

Carolina Arbors Sales 3055 Del Webb Arbors Drive

Durham, NC 27703 919-598-3942

Piedmont Hall 357 Carolina Arbors Drive, Durham, NC 27703

919-701-3043

Photo: Ted Raper

Picture of the Month

One of our many happy bluebirds in the neighborhood. Photo by Bill Fishel.