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Charlotte A Cappella Show Chorus

Thursday, September 15, 2016 7:30 pm

Community Hall The Charlotte A Cappella Show Chorus is an extraordinary group of women who gather together in celebration of the art form known as barbershop music. They are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International.

“It’s All in Your Mind, Keeping Your Brain Fit and Strong”

Jeanette Leordi Wednesday, September 28, 2016

7:30 pm

Community Hall

“Why am I not as sharp as I used to be?” “Does aging really mean having a slower, less efficient brain?” “Will I someday develop Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia?” These are real concerns for many middle-age and older adults, but there is something everyone can do to keep as mentally fit as possible in the years to come. Physical exercise, mental exercise, nutrition, and stress management can improve one’s general well-being and day-to-day ability to function. This insightful and entertaining presentation reveals surprising, good-news facts about the aging brain and how to care for it. It includes fundamental lifestyle tips based on the latest medical and psychological research.

Sign up for ALL the above activities

under Upcoming Events in the front of the Activities Book.

Welcome New Cypress Members!

New July Move-ins ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Gerald & Margaret Anderson B-207

Marty Birnbaum & Roslyn Greenspan E-208

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The Greenbrier at Christmas November 7 – 10, 2016

Tour Package Inclusions Deluxe Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation

Services of a Good News Travels Tour Manager 3 Nights’ Hotel Accommodations with Baggage Handling

Afternoon Tea $20 Slot Free Play in the Casino Club

Culinary Demonstrations Access to the Presidents’ Cottage Museum Use of Swimming Pool and Movie Theater

On-Property Grounds Transportation Bunker Tour

3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Tour Itinerary Monday – Depart from Charlotte and travel to The Greenbrier for a three-night stay. Enjoy an included dinner at the resort in one of the casual restaurants. (D) Tuesday – Included breakfast at The Greenbrier. Enjoy a full day at the resort with afternoon tea. Dinner will be on your own at the resort this evening. (B) Wednesday – Included breakfast at The Greenbrier. Have a Bunker Tour today. Enjoy an included dinner in the main dining room this evening (coat & tie required). (B, D) Thursday – Included breakfast at The Greenbrier. Depart for home. (B)

Tour Pricing $1095 per person/double occupancy $1585 per person/single occupancy

$250 Deposit due by September 6th

Final Payment due October 6th

Registrations forms available at the Activities Desk.

Please direct questions to Teresa or Luci.

Flat Rock Playhouse Dolly Parton’s “9 To 5”

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Depart at 9:00 am Bring money for lunch in

Hendersonville, NC

Based on the hit 1978 movie, “9 to 5” is the story of three secretaries who devise a

plan to overthrow their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss. The lively and inventive score features the hit song “9 to 5” written by Dolly Parton. We will enjoy lunch in Hendersonville before the 2 pm show. *Sign up under #3 in the Activities

Book.

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Samantha Duncan Classically Trained Singer and Entertainer Wednesday, August 10, 2016

7:30 pm Community Hall

Come enjoy live music from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s from the very talented

Samantha Duncan. She is an outstanding singer and will connect with our audience as she sings music that you will love to hear. She's worked with t h e s e n i o r a d u l t community for many years. *Sign up under #10 in the Activities Book.

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The Mint Museum Uptown “Pumped: The Art and Craft of Shoe Making”

& “Craft and Design Collection” Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Depart at 10:30 am Bring money for lunch at Halcyon: Flavors of the Earth

Drawn entirely from Mint’s permanent collection of shoes, Pumped is the first exhibition to view this collection through the lens of craft. The ancient

tradition of shoemaking has much in common with other crafts represented at the museum, such as ceramics, glass, and metalwork. Like them, shoemaking at the highest level of quality requires a thorough knowledge of one or more materials with unique characteristics—in this case mainly leather, but also fabric, plastics, and other substances. Such knowledge is obtained through many hours of practice, whether the techniques used are centuries old or twenty-first century.

*Sign up under #17 in the Activities Book.

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A Journey Through South

American Wine with Dinner

Saturday, August 27, 2016 5:00 pm ~ Cocktails

6:00 pm ~ Wine and Dinner Community Hall

Join wine representatives, Sean Nowak and Shea

Gottshall, on the evening of Saturday, August 27 for a wine dinner featuring five South American wines

paired with Latin American fusion cuisine. Our chefs have created a special menu for this evening.

At only $35 per person and limited seating, this five course dinner is an exciting opportunity to experience

the wide world of South American wines.

To learn more about the event, contact Giovanna at 704-714-5561

To reserve your spot, sign up in the Activities Book under #27.

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Trio Birthday Lunch (July, August & September Birthdays)

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

12:00 pm Community Hall

It is time to celebrate all of the Cypress members with birthdays in the months of July, August & September. This is always a fun get together with

special food and a delightful time to socialize. An all American Barbeque Buffet with all the fixing's will be set up in Community Hall. If your spouse celebrates a birthday in a different month, please sign him or her up as your guest for a charge of $5.00. *Sign up under #31 in the Activities Book for

a Birthday Celebration with friends!

Evening Social Bridge Monday, August 22, 2016

7:30 pm Community Hall

Evening Social Bridge is for all levels of play and players only rotate at their own table. All Cypress members are welcome to join us for an evening of fun and social interaction.

Who knows, you may just win a prize! Please remember to sign up in the Activities Book!! *Sign up under #22 in the Activities Book.

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Painting For All Levels with Bruce Wednesdays, August 17 & 31

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Art Room

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Evening Bingo!!! Thursday, August, 25, 2016

7:30 pm Community Hall

Please bring small bills!!! Wine & Chocolate

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“Stampin’ It Up” with Helen Patterson Friday, August 19 , 2016

2:00 pm Art Room

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Church at The Cypress Sunday, August 14, 2016

2:00 pm Community Hall

The Reverend Charles MacDonald will lead worship here at The

Cypress on Sunday, August 14th at 2 pm in Community Hall. All are welcome for fellowship and worship. Valet available at 2 pm

and members will provide transportation back to your home.

Bible Class Every Monday

3:15 pm Community Hall

Tom Kakadelis will be leading our biblical discussion on Mondays in Community Hall. Please join us for wonderful fellowship and a deeper understanding of the Bible. All faiths are welcome.

Lunch Bunch Visits

“Georges Brasserie” Thursday, August 11, 2016

Depart at 11:15 am Bring Money for Lunch

Georges Brasserie is a vibrant French Brasserie blending tradition and modern cuisine. Georges Brasserie is George Bakatsias'

interpretation of French cuisine and tradition, offering joyful elegance and hospitality to guests. The Brasserie welcomes you into an atmosphere of warmth, radiance and delight. Guests can enjoy the ambiance, food and music in any one of Charlotte’s nicest restaurants. Come have a taste at this French Brasserie located in Piedmont Row. *Sign up under #11 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 Martha Millhouse 10 Miriam Norman 11 Alfred Kritter 13 Margaret Smathers 13 Robert Watson 13 Shirley White 13 Al Carter 15 Ruth Keimig 15 Don Thomas 15 Chandler Thompson 15 Sue Childers 17 Lois Peter 17 Marilyn Ranson 17 Francis Wachter 17 Estelle Dermer 19 FeFe Booth 20 Paul Stroup 20 Jim Williamson 20 Sarah Dobbins 21 Wil Cunningham 22 Hazel Miller 23 Julia Ann Eleazer 24 Ivy Darlington 25 Tim Timson 25 Jim Harper 27 Diane Promislow 27 Peg Hutchins 28 Gloria Tucker 30 Elliott White 31

Podiatrist

Dr. Healy has retired from Cypress. For referrals or questions contact Jennifer Delorm at either 704-641-0483 or 704-525-1865.

OnSite Dermatology Will Not Visit in August

OnSite Dermatology normally visits on the 1st Wednesday of each month for skin care treatment and services. On Site hopes to be back in September at The Cypress. For questions please call 877-345-5300.

Audibel Hearing Center Tuesday, August 2, 2016

10:00 - 11:00 am

College Room

Audibel Hearing visits on the 1st Tuesday of each month for hearing aid cleaning and checks. Please come by the college room

at your convenience to see Mackenzie Pearce, hearing instrument specialist.

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Fitness and Wellness From Ashton Hennessey,

Director of Fitness & Wellness

In honor of the Summer Olympics in Rio, Ashton will be hosting the Summer Olympics here at The Cypress. The dates for the 3 day event will be Monday,

August 22-Wednesday, August 24. Registration for the Olympics will take place

from August 1st through the 12th in a notebook at the Activities Desk. The following events will be taking place:

Monday, August22nd

1:15 - 3:00 pm - Chair Volleyball—6v6 single elimination. Members will sign up and then be assigned to teams of 6 to play chair volleyball in the Community Hall

Tuesday, August 23rd

1 - 2 pm - Corn Hole (Bean Bag Toss) - Teams of 2 or Individual play 3 - 4 pm - Frisbee Discus Throw - Individual play

Wednesday, August 24th

2 - 3:30 pm Olympics’ Closing Ceremony in Community Hall. We will award medals and certificates of participation. Light refreshments will be provided.

Blood Pressure Blood pressure checks are given by the Resident Services in the Clubhouse. Feel free to stop by anytime.

St. Vincent’s Catholic Mass Friday, August 5, 2016

11:15 am

Stewart Health Center

Everyone is invited.

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Men’s Breakfast

Monday, August 15, 2016 Depart at 8:30 am

Park Place Restaurant

*Sign up under #15.

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Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market

Fridays, August 12 & 26

Depart at 9:30 am

Afternoon Movie

“Out To Sea” Friday, August 26, 2016

2:00 pm Community Hall

Rated: PG 13 Length: 1 hr. 46 min. Genre: Comedy/Romance

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are reunited in this hysterically funny high seas romantic adventure. Gambler and con artist

Charlie (Walter Matthau) is desperate to meet single, rich ladies with large bank accounts. When he persuades his lonely widower brother-in-law, Herb (Jack Lemmon), into accompanying him on a pleasure cruise, he neglects to mention that they will be working as dance hosts and masquerading as wealthy bachelors. They are forced to work for hilariously tyrannical cruise director Gil Godwyn (Brent Spiner). Herb dutifully dances his way into the heart of a lonely widower, Vivian (Gloria De Haven), pretending he is a doctor while Charlie cons high-stakes gamblers and sets his sights on a much younger oil tycoon, Liz (Dyan Cannon). As Charlie and Herb struggle to keep their real identities a secret, their romances blossom until the truth is revealed and they must act fast to save their newly discovered loves. *Sign up under #26 in the Act. Book.

Let’s Play Dominoes

Thursday, August 18, 2016 7:30 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under #18.

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Dance Lessons by Nickolai

Saturday, August 13 & 20 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under #13 & 20.

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“Feel the Thrill” Speedway Tour & Lunch at The Speedway Club

Charlotte Motor Speedway Friday, August 19, 2016 Depart at 11:00 am

Tour Cost: $10.00 Bring money for lunch.

Feel the Thrill Tour offers fans a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days. You will see the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Garage, navigate through two infield race tracks, make your way down Pit Road and take a picture in Victory Circle. Learn the history of Charlotte Motor Speedway while enjoying a comfortable van ride around the Superspeedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Plus, visit zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte on this exciting tour! Prior to our private tour at 1:30 pm, we will have lunch at The Speedway Club. *Sign up under #19 in the Activities Book .

The Cypress Yacht Club

Sundays, August 14 & 28 3:00 pm

Cypress Lake

If you have any questions,

call Al Ross at 704-556-2009 or Bill McElwain at 704-544-7672 .

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Cypress Therapy Department

“Get A Grip: Is Your Hand Strength at Its Best?”

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 11:00 am

College Room

This clinic will test both overall grip strength and coordination, allowing for comparisons to norms.

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Activities Julianna Toth A Jo Claire Dulin B Audrey Taylor C Joyce Odom D

Judy Williams E Joanne Hardie, Board Liaison

Building & Grounds Tom Toth A

*Sophie Wachter B Mary Frances Menzies C

Sarah Gentry D Bill McElwain E

Don McIver, Cottages Joan Hornaday, Board Liaison

Finance Russ Cossart A Shep Speight B

*George Duensing C Bill Shipley D James Elder E

Angus Lander, Cottages Wayne Godwin, Board Liaison

Food & Beverage Joan Geuss A

Mary Ann Grossmann B Jack Crymes C Barbara Kouri D

*Mary Lou McCurry E Sue McElwain E

Vera Godwin, Cottages Joan Chesnut, Board Liaison

Health & Safety Tat Kleckley A Tom Massey B Eddie Kelly C Jean McVerry D

*Connie Stuppnig E Audrey Bittner, Cottages Bill Kouri, Board Liaison

Owner’s Assoc. Board of Directors Gayle Wylie, President

Blair Bryan, Vice-President Joan Chesnut

Wayne Godwin Joanne Hardie Joan Hornaday

Bill Kouri

*Denotes Chairperson

Tricia Harbaugh

Book Club Monday, August 15

2:00 pm Club Room

We will discuss the book My

Name is Lucy Barton, by Elizabeth Strout. This book discussion will be reviewed by Nancy Elberson. All Cypress ladies are welcome to come even if you haven’t read the book.

“Lunch & Learn” with Kathy Weidner

Cypress Registered Dietitian Monday, August 29, 2016

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Garden Room

Topic: Food Allergies & Food Sensitivities in Older Adults

As we age, so does our immune system age. It is more common than you would think that older adults develop an allergy to a food! It is estimated that 5-10% of older adults have a food allergy – but

it is likely under diagnosed and the numbers may be closer to 20-30%. Typical foods prone to allergic reactions are: fruits, vegetables, seafood, tree nuts and peanuts. Symptoms of a food allergy in older adults vary from mild to severe. Besides a true allergy, some folks develop an inability to digest components in food such as lactose and gluten and become “sensitive” or “intolerant” to foods which have these components. To learn more about the special concerns of food allergies and sensitivities in the older population, call and register for a place at the table with dietitian Kathy Weidner at 704-714-5551.

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“Active Adventures” Anne Springs Close Greenway and a Stop for Peaches

Friday, August 5, 2016 Depart at 10:30 am for Anne Springs Close Greenway

Join us on Friday, August 5th for our monthly Active Adventure walk. We had such a wonderful experience last month that we are going back to discover and walk on a different path. Located in Fort

Mill, SC, this Greenway is rich in both natural and cultural resources. We will be walking approximately a mile or so. The walkway is a natural pathway that may include roots, dirt and rocks. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. We will stop at Springs Farms Fresh Produce for ice cream, peaches and goodies. *Sign up under #5 in the Activities Book.

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~ Mark your Calendars ~

Arts, Books & Craft Sale and Attic Tag Sale Wednesday, November 16, 2016

12 Noon—4:00 pm

Community Hall REGISTER BY AUGUST 15th!

Thanks to all of you, last year’s Festival was an immense success. Our charity this year is the American Hearth Association (AHA) and 20% of all Art, Books, Crafts and Attic Tag Sales will go to the AHA. 100% of the Bake Sales will go to the AHA. Call Sheila Evans or Nance Turner if you have any questions. Registration has begun! *Register by August 15th by returning

registration forms to the Concierge.