Gadsden GAB
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May 2016
Issue 313
P U B L I C A T I O N O F B I S H O P G A D S D E N
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B G
D O N O R S
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C E L E B R A T E D
E d i t o r i a l St a f f
Bishop Gadsden was transformed into
“April in Paris” on Friday, April 15.
Celebrating our Community’s donors and
volunteers, more than 300 people attended
an evening that showcased street artists,
including a puppeteer, a mime, an
accordion player, dancers, and a character
artist, along with French wine, stunning
florals, delicious food, and the sounds of
INSIDE THIS
the Hot Pepper Chili Band.
ISSUE:
While the weather caused all to be
moved
inside, it certainly did not dampen
30 Years of
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the spirit of the evening.
Greatness
The Conservatory was christened, and
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Month of May
while we have learned how to improve the
Message from the audio for events, it was clear that the
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President/CEO
location of the band and “dance floor” was
perfect.
Fifth Annual
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Due to the audio challenges, we thought
Juried Art Show
it would be nice for you to hear a bit of
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New Fitness Center what was said during the presentation
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Pickleball and Golf portion of the evening, as it was our
opportunity to thank donors and
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BG Sailing
volunteers, and offer special recognition of
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Reprint from 2012 Bill Trawick’s 30 Anniversary with
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Bishop Gadsden.
GAB
Katie Jayne, Director of Community
New Security
Life Services—
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Initiatives
The heart and soul of Bishop Gadsden
are
based on volunteering. Anywhere on
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Funny Story
our campus you will find volunteers
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Happenings/
supporting and adding their special
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Calendar
touch. There is a committee for every
department diligently working to make a
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Birthdays
difference. From putting flowers on the
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Movie Reviews
tables, to serving in the Chapel, to leading
a class – all of our residents give in some
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Chaplain’s Update way. There is a volunteer niche for
Living in Magical anyone, and our resident volunteers far
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exceed these needs. Bishop Gadsden
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would not have the presence or success
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Straw Poll
without our volunteers and we are humbled
by their service. What is special is how staff
and residents work side-by-side, which
strengthens that special bond we have on our
campus. We thank all of our volunteers for
continuing to support Bishop Gadsden.
Kimberly Borts, Director of Charitable
Giving and Communications—
In addition to the volunteers, this evening
we offer special thanks to our donors who
generously support our ministry. 2015 was
once again a successful giving year for our
Community – you may notice that there are
posters in the Pub that bring attention to
some of the highlights of the year. Both
Stephanie and I have the pleasure of working
with dedicated residents on our Charitable
Mission Committees and Subcommittees, and
the success of 2015 and what is sure to be the
success of 2016 would not happen without
them.
While we are in the year 2016, we are
celebrating the giving and support of 2015,
and I want to especially recognize our 2015
Charitable Mission Chair—Lee Boatwright,
our Annual Giving Subcommittee Chair—
Stan Zweck-Bronner, our Generous Spirit
Subcommittee Chair—Ellen Bergman, and
our Planned Giving Subcommittee Chair—
Peter Read.
I would like to ask Bill Trawick to come
forward to offer his personal thanks and to
celebrate our 2015 Century Society Donors,
who include Ray and Sally Houlihan, Joan
Ladd, David and Betty Meese, Peter and
Fran Read, and Joan Ward. These residents
have made provisions for Bishop Gadsden in
their estate plans, and we could not be more
appreciative.
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I N C E L E B R A T I O N O F 3 0 Y E A R S :
S P E C I A L T R I B U T E T O B I L L T R A W I C K
S a r a h
T i p t o n
On the date of April 15 in the year 1850, Bishop Christopher Gadsden prayed for divine favor on a new
ministry to widows and orphans, marking the beginning of the Bishop Gadsden Community. One hundred and
sixty-six years later here we are, thriving and growing! Our symbolic Founders Day calls to mind another
milestone of major importance to the Bishop Gadsden Community: Bill Trawick’s 30th year of service.
Thirty years ago, in 1986, a fresh-faced 30-something Bill Trawick arrived in Charleston to take on a new
leadership role in senior living. He was just the right person to bring Bishop Christopher Gadsden's original
vision into the 21st century. With not much more than a little office in the diocesan house and, as he tells it, a
one-page double spaced budget, Bill assumed his duties as Executive Director. Today, we all enjoy the
wonderful Community that has developed as a result. Bill will tell you quickly that the generosity and
involvement of many people through the years is what has made our Community a real success. But we all
know it is Bill’s superb leadership, vision, and truly, his heart and soul that have been a driving force in
creating the Community we cherish today.
Hardly a day goes by at Bishop Gadsden without a reminder of the uniqueness we treasure here –mention of
our special culture seems to come up in every context imaginable. Often we struggle to name just what it is
that sets this Community apart and that everyone seems to sense when they walk through these doors. We call
it the BG Way, as an encompassing catch-all for the respect, generosity, positive relationships, and heart for
service that define us as a community.
Well, I think it’s time we call it by its real name – LOVE. We don’t use that word in the professional world
much, but in thinking about Bill’s ministry and immeasurable contributions over the past 30 years, I can think
of no better description. The tone he has set, his ethical and selfless leadership, the daily example of enduring
relationships with residents and staff are nothing short of a deep and abiding love for all those he serves – for
you and me and the Community we represent together.
What fun we all had “traveling” to Paris in celebration of our donors and volunteers! Soon Bill is going on a
well-earned and much needed real vacation. So in recognition of his incredible ministry over 3 decades, let us
say to Bill: You can travel far and wide—travel safely and have a good time! But remember that your home is
here. If 30 years and so much love shared is any indication, Bishop Gadsden is home—because it is absolutely
where your heart is. Congratulations Bill and thank you for 30 wonderful years!
H O N O R I N G
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Y E A R S
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S E R V I C E
This needlepoint kneeler was presented and dedicated at Grace Church
Cathedral on May 1, 2016, in honor of Bill Trawick’s 30 years of service as
President/CEO of Bishop Gadsden. The kneeler depicts the Chapel at
Bishop Gadsden as seen after a summer rain that left a rainbow. It was
designed by Virginia Donehue, and stitched by Sarah Tipton and Marilou
Watts. Bill has been a member of Grace for many years, and Grace has
deep ties to the Bishop Gadsden Community. At present, some 65 members
of Grace reside at Bishop Gadsden, and numerous members have served
over the years as Trustees, staff, donors and volunteers.
M O N T H
O F
M A Y
E m m y L o u A n d e r s o n
May is a feminine name derived from Maia, the name of the
Greek fertility goddess. The month of May is full of holidays
starting with May 1 or May Day, celebrating the arrival of
spring. Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is a celebration of Mexican
heritage, culture, and pride and is mostly celebrated by those of Mexican heritage and living in the US. It was
started in honor of the Mexican Army defeating the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Then we have
Mother’s Day which started in 1905; and Memorial Day which is celebrated on the last Monday in May.
Memorial Day was started during the Civil War to honor fallen soldiers, it was originally called Decoration
Day until the official name changed to Memorial Day in 1967.
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M E S S A G E
F R O M
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P R E S I D E N T
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C E O
What a wonderful celebration we had, with a festive “April in Paris” theme, to thank
our many donors and volunteers who, through their incredible generosity, add so
much to the quality of our lives by enhancing our Community, and by supporting our
very important charitable mission and ministry.
The celebration being on April 15 of this year, made it particularly meaningful. It
was on April 15, 166 years previously, in 1850, that Bishop Christopher Gadsden
dedicated “The Episcopal Church Home for Widows and Orphans”, which has
evolved into the “Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community” we know and love today. After a prayer
service at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Anson Street, the congregation walked around the corner to 55
Laurens Street, and opened the original home.
Thirty years ago, also about this same time in the spring of 1986, the very first development committee
formed to raise funds for our original building at this, our present location. The bank required that we raise an
additional $1M, to add to the $1.2M we had in hand, in order to borrow the $2.5M balance that was needed.
Many said it could not be done. The board, however, voted to begin construction with the funds we had, and
with the faith that the additional funds would be raised. The slabs were poured, and as they reflected the sun
that summer, the development committee did their work. Prayers were answered! By the end of the summer,
$1.2M had been raised, the bank loan was obtained, and construction continued. Myers Hall, our assisted
living, opened its doors in the fall of 1987. Tom Myers, Sr., and Tom Read, Sr., for whom Myers Hall and
Read Cloister are named, were instrumental in this early development of our present Community. We are
privileged that both Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Read live here now.
Myers Hall was not even filled with its first residents before the focus turned to insuring that residents with
limited financial means could also call Bishop Gadsden home, and receive the love and care the new
Community had to offer. Nick Zervos, who lives here now, was among a group of churchmen who would
sleep on cots in empty rooms to smoke pigs all night, chop the meat, and prepare barbeque, while
churchwomen would make cole slaw and banana pudding for fundraisers for resident assistance.
Therefore, when I say our mission and ministry is at the very foundation of our Community—that it is in
our “DNA”—I mean it literally!
Our donor celebration was a reminder that, although the Bishop Gadsden Community of today is very
different than the one originated by Bishop Christopher Gadsden in 1850, our commitment to mission and
ministry to those less fortunate, both within our own Community, and to the greater community of which we
are a part, remains at the core of who we are.
W O R K I N G
O U T
F r a n c e s F a w c e t t
In my desire to have a long and healthy life, I started an exercise program at age 54.
At the suggestion of my daughter-in-law, I joined the YMCA in Columbia, SC. I
worked out with her. Evidently her suggestion was a good one because I turned 94 in
April and still lead an active life. I did not inherit longevity, so I feel strongly that
exercise is the answer.
I work out in our fitness center for an hour almost daily. I confess I have some minor
aches and the right kind of exercise and strengthening help. I use two different kinds of
cycles for 20 minutes each, one for my arms and one for my legs. I alternate on days
using the treadmill and the elliptical machine, and I always use the strength equipment
around the outside wall. I use them instead of lifting weights. I also work out with a
posture and balance class.
Our workout rooms are beautiful and well equipped. Comfort Richardson, Wellness Professional, and her
staff are there to help you get started and to watch your progress. Our fitness center is one of the healthy
aspects offered at Bishop Gadsden, and we should all take advantage of it.
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F I F T H
A N N U A L
J U R I E D
A R T
D r . W a l t E c t o r
S H O W
Mindy Crawford, Activities Assistant, has coordinated 2016 Juried
Art Show. There were a lot of interesting pictures entered for this
year's competition. The entrants are hanging in the Miller Art Loft,
and judging has been done by a professional artist, Ben Nita
McAdam. An impressive wine and goodies reception took place on
Monday April 25, and was well attended. The winners were
announced, and presentations to the winners were made. All
residents were encouraged to vote for their favorites, and the awards
were given in two categories. Ms. McAdams said that she was so
impressed with the quality of the work that she could not limit the
awards to only one honorable mention, so she chose six!! She also
chose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. There was also an award for
the 1st place winner chosen by the residents' ballots.
There are some wonderful pictures. If you have not seen them, you
should! The entrants, with the ribbons on the winners, will be left up
till Monday, May 2. A good number of these have been done by residents who had never had any art
experience until moving to Bishop Gadsden. Mindy has classes for those who want to try their hand.
Mindy is a well-qualified instructor. She has drawn and painted since a young child. She graduated from the
Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC, and also studied art and art history in Paris.
There were cash prizes—$100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd, and $25 for the runners-up. There was also a
$100 prize for the residents’ choice winner. The results were as follows, with brief comments about each by
our professional judge:
JUDGE'S CHOICES:
1st Dr. Tom Vreede. Subject: Church steeple-“Beautifully and accurately drawn. Very good composition.
2nd Carroll Rivers. Subject: Bridge and water-“Exquisite use of medium, interesting forms, loose and lovely”
3rd Ann Gridley-Photo of two Egrets-“Sharp images, the white against the dark background is so effective”
HONORABLE MENTIONS
John Childs. Bird, “So nicely drawn”
Lee Baker. Basset Hound, “Expressive”
Paul Roberts. Large Building, “Nice composition”
Betty Murrell. Young Girl, “Captured innocence”
Lucia Childs. Cow on leash, “Great use of space, color” Patty Hancock. Cows, “Excellent use of medium”
RESIDENTS’ CHOICE: Louise Stevens. Fountain, garden, autos, house, trees
Awards were given as noted above. Mindy said the judge's choice of six honorable mentions nearly broke her
budget, but she was happy that six were chosen. She looks forward to having a Juried Art Show #6 next year.
By the way, I (who have no art talent at all) voted for the alligator and turtle.
C o m f o r t Ric h a r d s o n , W e l l n e s s P r o f e s s i o n a l
It is such a pleasure to see so many residents using the
new Lewis Fitness Center! It does not get said enough—
people feel better, look better, think more efficiently, and
age much more gracefully when exercise is incorporated
into their daily lives. All would agree—when it is made a
part of your lifestyle, exercise becomes something you cannot live without. Reflecting, I have never heard
anyone say, “Exercise never did anything positive for me.”
Fitness Tip: Cardiovascular activities (walking, biking, swimming, NuStep, recumbent bikes, etc.) are
wonderful for your heart. But just as important is weight-resistance training using the Keiser machines offered
at the Fitness Center. Resistance training increases bone density, and strengthens and tones and protects your
joints from injury. Please call the fitness center to schedule an orientation on the Keiser machines.
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P I C K L E B A L L
C R A Z E
A N D
F r a n k M e a d e
“
M U N I
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G O L F E R S
“The Largest Growing Sport in North America” has come to
Charleston. The game looks like tennis; looks like ping pong; played on
a badminton-size court with a whiffle ball. It’s played indoors; it’s
played outdoors. Played by all ages, male and female, children to seniors,
mostly doubles. I watched it being played at the Ravenel Gym on 721
Wappoo Road, amazed by the number of elderly men and women
“having a ball” taking turns playing on four courts.
To play, all you need is a 30-by 60 foo space for a 20-by 44 foot court,
wooden paddles, a net, a pickleball, and painters tape for lines! For more
information, google—“pickleball” or “pickleball Charleston.” Watch the Yellow Sheet for notice of a
pickleball exhibition here at BG!
Quay residents, in particular, and other residents interested in playing golf at the Charleston Municipal Golf
Course on Maybank Road, please add your name to the list posted on BGlife (www.bg-life.org.) A complete
list with phone numbers will enable residents to conveniently arrange games and tee times with fellow
residents.
The “Muni” is described as a user-friendly 18-hole, 72-par course. The greens fee of $12 weekdays and
electric cart fees of $8 for nine holes or $15 for 18 for city (BG) residents are quite reasonable.
Call 843-795-6517 for tee times.
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S A I L I N G
C L U B
I k e S m i t h
The dimpled surface of the pond catches the brilliant rays of the
sun and reflects the proud sailing sloops leaning sharply, cutting
briskly through the water. Jib and main sails taut; the sailboat
rounds the mark, rail awash, and reaches for the next mark…this
exciting sight can generally be seen every Wednesday and Sunday
afternoon as the BG sailing club takes to the Grove/Mews pond.
Join in or visit the pond as a spectator!
The BG radio-controlled yacht sailing club currently has 26
members on its roster, managing a like number of sailboats in two
classes: the Explorer (27-inch hull) and the Nirvana (35-inch hull). Both
boats are sloop design, rigged with a jib and mainsail and controlled by
two servo motors. One motor manages the jib and mainsail as they are
sheeted together as a unit, and the other controls the right/left throw of
the rudder. The servos are commanded by signals received from a
transmitter that the sailor carries. The little boats are quite responsive and
behave to all intents like the real thing or so say the “true” sailors in the
group.
This community activity had its start with the inauguration of BGlife
which listed “The Sailing Club” on the site’s activity page. This
announcement anticipated the formation of the club which got its impetus
from the boats that Ed Regan and I assembled. This nucleus has led to the
very active group now routinely sailing on the Grove/Mews pond.
The activity was hoped to be an adjunct to campus life with a base of operations on the Regan Pavilion,
sailing on the Quay pond. However, the Quay pond proved to be an unsatisfactory site due to unpredictable
and very changeable surface winds in addition to there being no safe boat launching or retrieval site.
Consequently all competitive sailing takes place on the Grove/Mews pond. The sail club expects to be able to
use the Quay pond for social sailing activities once a launch pad is added to the Regan Pavilion. A very
pleasing Sunday afternoon prospect. Contact Resident Commodore David Warner for further club details.
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R E P R I N T
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I N
Frank Meade
It was early in the evening, the night I was observing the
Winningham kitchen, separate and distinct from the Café
kitchen.
From my assigned position, I looked down a 25-foot long,
4-foot wide service table, with two tiered 2-foot wide
overhead shelves containing heating elements. To the left of
this, separated by a “work aisle,” were a six-burner stove top
and its accessory table, an oven, a warmer, an oversized
grille, a steamer, and a fryer. In the “aisle” there was Bob, a
sauté cook, with his multitude of sauté pans on the burners;
the “point man,” Stuart, who puts the cooked food on plates
and adds the vegetables and sauces; Cornell, a line cook, at
his grille, and Justin, the salad man. In the middle of the more
open right side of the long service table was the “expediter,”
Ian, who receives the initial order tickets via computer
terminals. On his far left there are two recessed soup
containers and on his far right are the salad and dessert
pickup stations, which leave, him lots of space for loading the
plates and other dishes on serving trays.
It was an interesting routine. First the bus boys came for the
already prepared amuse-bouche. Next was the ticket order
initiated by a server via computer, after he/she has served the
drinks and wine. The ticket order for a table, which spewed
in triplicate out of small box near Ian, contained the name of
each diner, his/her choice of appetizer, entree and vegetables,
as well as pertinent directions. As Ian received each ticket
order, he shouted “walking in,” then gave Stuart two copies,
one for each cook and inserted the original in a slot on the
edge of an overhead shelf. At the same time he called out
what might require immediate action, i.e., a hot appetizer,
well done steak, etc.
The salad man received a separate salad ticket, so when the
cooked appetizers were ready, the servers ladled the soups
into cups, picked up the appetizers and salads, and proceeded
to serve their tables.
The next step was when the server entered a “time to cook”
signal (fire order) via computer. When the fire order ticket
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spewed out of the box, Ian would shout, “fire, table #__,” and
attach the ticket to the initial order in the slot above him. The
initial order was reviewed by the cooks, then they and Stuart
went to work! When the entrees were cooked and put on the
service table for Stuart, he placed them on plates, added the
vegetables located in recessed heated pans in front of him,
and applied sauces and decorations. Ian then set the plates and
side dishes on trays for the servers.
As more diners came in, so did the fire orders, and the
number of tickets slotted above Ian increased and the activity
of the kitchen crew increased, with multiple orders being
worked at the same time. And so it went: a neat, well
organized system, in a small but well equipped kitchen, with
orders filled at a fast, but steady, pace in an appropriate time
span.
Then there was an unexpected lull, causing Ian to ask the
hostess, “What is going on?” She answered, “They are late
for two tables for six at 6:30, two tables are slow in ordering,
and here come the 6:45 reservations!” Twenty minutes later,
all hell broke loose, with Ian, overwhelmed with orders,
shouting “fire,” “fire,” time and time again, and Bobby and
Cornell and Stuart, in a frenzy, trying to do the impossible in a
set time span. (They call it, “being in the weeds!”) After 30
minutes or more, the frenzy was over, and while they were
again working at a proper pace, I had a later than usual dinner.
After a taste of almost everything on the menu, I said good
night to my new friends and retired to my apartment.
So, what did I learn from my visit to the “Winningham
Kitchen?” Only that it should not just be the dining room or
kitchen staff that is faulted for slow or poor service; it’s just as
frequently caused by those residents who are late for their
reservations or slow in ordering. And it has a domino effect,
not only for those who are dilatory but those who follow.
Author’s note: The admonitions in the preceding paragraph
are even more profound now that 85 or so more residents dine
in Winningham.
Editor’s Note: This article reprint was resident requested.
S E C U R I T Y
D a v e
I N I T I A T I V E S
W a r n e r
A T
B G
The role of Security is essential to our continued quality of life and Bishop
Gadsden’s Vision of “Excellence in Retirement Living.” Security responsibilities at
BG have increased with the expansion of The Quay, and also with the intense
commercial and residential development that is going on around us on James Island.
To meet this challenge, BG management has implemented proactive initiatives that
include: (1) immediately investigating security issues that have occurred in recent
months; (2) a review of current security policies/practices; (3) instituting additional
security measures throughout the Community; and (4) the employment of a new Security Supervisor.
As a result of the several recent thefts, BG not only worked with the local police department, but to be extra
vigilant, hired an independent private investigation firm. Not only did we learn
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who the culprits were, but we also obtained valuable growing evidence that newer residents of senior
recommendations on how to enhance the Security of living communities desire to be integrated into the
our Community.
greater community, and not perceived as living in
An example of policy/procedure changes, which are homogenous isolation behind a gate1. Given the
being instituted as a result of management’s working disparity opinions, BG management has tabled the
with the Resident Council, and which will be added to issue and is focusing on more immediate security
the BG Resident Handbook, include:
initiatives.
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Requiring BG residents are to notify security when
See: Risk of crime in gated communities,
using pet caregivers/sitters or family members.
www.sciencedaily.com
BG residents to notify their neighbors when pet
WELCOME BRUCE LOWIN
caretakers are used.
Emmy Lou Anderson
Likewise, BG residents are required to notify
To manage and oversee our security program, we
security when using contract labor (those paid for
have
recently hired a new security supervisor, Bruce
services), and for overnight guests.
In all the above cases, Security notification shall Lowin, who has an impressive background. He
include names/company, vehicle details and duration. comes to us from MUSC, where he was with their
A comprehensive system of security devices has Public Safety operation for the past two years. His
been installed throughout our Community. All points- previous experience includes seven-and-a-half years
of-entry to the Commons; all apartment buildings, as Supervisor of the Criminal Intelligence Unit for
including the Quay; Myers Hall and Read Cloister are the state of New York. He also served as a member
now secure and require a key-fob to access. The only of the NY State Police force and headed security for
exceptions are the entrances where the concierges are three New York governors.
Bruce has his MA in Security Management from
located, and, at the present time, the loading dock,
which will also be secured soon. In addition, security the American Military University (Charleston, West
systems have been installed in all of our cottages. Virginia), and a BA in Communications and Media
Cameras are also planned for strategic locations Studies from the State University of New York in
throughout the Community, including both entrance Oswego. He lives in Summerville with his wife
Christine who is a substitute teacher in public and
points on Camp Road.
Some residents are familiar with other retirement private schools in Dorchester County.
Bruce and his wife have come to Charleston for
communities which are gated. However, on review of
over
20 years on vacations to see parents who lived
the current research articles and literature, there is no
here
at
the time. The southern climate was appealing
clear consensus on the effectiveness of security gates
on crime rates in these communities. There is also to Bruce after living in the cold in New York.
We welcome Bruce to our Community!
H E A R T
K i m b e r l y
O F
S E R V I C E
B o r t s ,
A U C T I O N
D i r e c t o r
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A N N O U C E M E N T
C h a r i t a b l e
G i v i n g
We are excited to announce that we will be launching a
new scholarship program within the Employee Assistance
Fund! While specifics of the scholarship are still being
worked out, we have had a generous resident step forward
with the idea and a wonderful cash gift, and we would like to
start to grow the fund.
We are encouraging staff, and residents if interested, to donate their talents for a silent bid auction event –
called “The Heart of Service.” These talents can be anything from handyman services, organizing and
decorative services, etc. Currently, staff have already volunteered for items, with more coming in each day.
We are seeking 30 or more items for the auction, which will take place May 23–25 in the Conservatory, and
will be a sealed bid auction event. Meaning, the individual interested in the item denotes the highest amount
they are willing to pay and after the three days of bidding, the bids are reviewed and the highest donor wins.
If you are interested in donating a service for this event, forms are available in front of the Charitable Giving
and Communications Office and need to be turned in by Friday, May 13. If you have any questions, please see
the Charitable Giving and Communications Office.
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A P P E N I N G
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J e n n y J u h a s z , R o b i n K a u f f m a n ,
B r i t t L o c k , a n d C h r i s t y S m i t h
Our Good Neighbor is one that has surely touched the lives of everyone at Myers
and more! She is a person who loves the act of giving to the point that she works at
Christmas all year round. More importantly, she wants to reach out to new residents
and does so without reminders. She does not forget residents who are in the hospital
nor when they move elsewhere. Just recently she bought a gift for all the residents
of Arcadia, where she has volunteered as a hostess and more. She is an avid reader
and always comes to our book club ready with the latest book recommendations,
and, of course, she shares her books. She even shares her New Y ork Times often
with a Cloister resident who truly looks forward to this treat. She comes to poetry
ready to encourage others and also to share her favorites. One staff member said,
“My only regret is not knowing her all my life.” I think we all agree that Frances Hutson deserves to be our
April Good Neighbor. We are all blessed to know her.
Petting Zoo
Thursday, May 18, 10:00 AM
Read Cloister Courtyard,
by the Village Shop
11:00 AM—Myers Hall Courtyard,
Across from Frederick Dining Room
Baby goats, pigs, miniature horses &
MORE!!
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WELLNESS WEEK 2016
WELCOME
Adam Gorlitsky
Monday, May 2, 11:00 AM
Morse Activity Room
Hear his Amazing Story of Strength & Determination!
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April’s Tea and Poetry started off with a surprising crowd that included
residents from every part of BG as well as staff! Residents came prepared and
were ready to share, even bringing copies in many cases. We were first surprised
by the cardboard cut-out of Queen Elizabeth, who joined us. She established the
order of reading beginning with Ruth Coyle, who heads the Resident Association. Ruth shared a moving poem
from her friend, Don, who was his wife’s caregiver, and with whom she and her husband shared a friendship.
Joyce Pendleton surprised all in finding more of John Updike to love, this time with his Marching through a
Novel and then she also shared a Mary Oliver poem. Dr. Quinn read a moving rendition of Ulysses. Frances
Hutson reminded us that this is the birth month of Shakespeare, so we read a sonnet. Sara Breibart challenged
us to remember the classics and had Crossing the Bar by Tennyson. Charlie Drayton was surprised to receive a
resounding ovation when he finished a poem by Longfellow, and the group surprised him again with another
ovation when they realized he had closed the book and had given us the longest recitation of the day!
Some were surprised to see Bo Turner in the audience and even more surprised to realize he too loves
poetry, even reciting along with some of the presenters. Anne Spees, Social Services Manager, shared a book
of poems edited by Caroline Kennedy about her mother, and residents were surprised that Jackie was herself
an excellent poet. Make plans to join us May 29 at 4:00 PM to see what other surprises may be in store. Come
early for a comfy seat!
Did You Know?
The Attic boasts a number of couples volunteering. In manning the desk for sales: Barbara and Ed Regan,
Patty and John Purdy, Nancy and Ralph Edwards, Marcia Keene and Lee Baker. Doing intake and
accounting: Sallie and Jamie Gough.
 Want to wash your car at BG? There is a designated spot (across from the dog park) in the apartment
parking area. Look for the traffic cones, the spigot and the hose there. Soap and towels not supplied.
 Dogs love to be petted. But dog owners often prefer that you do not pet the dog. Several owners have
mentioned that it disrupts discipline, such as trying to stop the dog from jumping up on folks, etc. Why not
ask first, no matter how cute the dog is, or how much you adore pets?
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J e n n y J u h a s z , R o b i n K a u f f m a n ,
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E ve n ts C al e n da r
Mark Your May 2016 Calendars
Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 PM
CSO Scholarship Concert
Chapel
Thursday, May 5 at 3:00 PM
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Palm Court
Please note, these are not Bishop Gadsden
events; therefore, no transportation is provided.
May 6
Charleston Greek Festival
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
843-345-4478
Monday, May 9 at 3:30 PM
Paper Making Demonstration with Kris Westerson
Myers Hall Activity Room
May 8
Tuesday, May 10 at 4:00 PM
The Choraliers Concert
Chapel
Lend Me a Tenor
Footlight Players Theatre
843-722-4487
May 14
Runaround Sue
34 West Theatre Co.
843-901-9343
May 15
“I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin:
George Gershwin’s Charleston”
Charleston Museum
843-722-0697
May 26
The Importance of Being Ernest
Dock Street Theatre
843-579-3100
Saturday, May 21 at 3:30 PM
Rachel Sanders Music Students-Soloist Recital
Morse Activity Room
May 27
Monday, May 23 at 5:00 PM
Porter Gaud Treble Makers
Morse Activity Room
Start of Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Locations Vary
843-724-7305
May 28
Spoleto 40th Celebration Concert
Gaillard Center
843-579-3100
May 30
Westminster Choir Concert
Cathedral Church of St. Luke/St. Paul
843-579-3100
Sunday, May 15 at 3:30 PM
Suzuki Guitar Recital
Morse Activity Room
Tuesday, May 17 at 3:30 PM
BG Bee Hives & Bee Facts & Fun with Tom Knaust
Myers Hall Activity Room
Thursday, May 19 at 3:00 PM
Music by Mike Smith
Morse Activity Room
Friday, May 27 at 4:00 PM
Piccolo Event: Richard Glazier Pianist
Chapel
Saturday, May 28 at 11:00 AM
Morning Jazz with Dan Jani
Morse Activity Room
Saturday, May 28 at 4:00 PM
Piccolo Event: The Ivory Trio
Chapel
Sunday, May 29 at 4:00 PM
Tea and Poetry
Myers Hall Living Room
Resident Update Meetings
Read Cloister: Wednesday, May 11, at 4:30 PM
Morse Activity Room
Myers Hall: Thursday, May 12, at 3:00 PM
Myers Hall Activity Room
Apt/Cottages: Wednesday, May 18, at 10:00 AM
Blackmer Hall
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Eleanor Akers
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Barry Bonk
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Bob Roe
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Margaret Thomas
Mary Van Every
Peter Read
Jane Dickson
Carol Green
Jim McRae
Kathleen Xidis
Betsy Clawson
Courtenay McDowell
Anne Moss
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Doe Warren
Jim Fei
Jeanne Dalton
Cheves Smythe
Bo Turner
Frances Grimball
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Batman Versus Superman: Dawn of Justice is a superhero
catastrophe. Liked the actors. Hated the tedious action and wild
special effects. A contrived script overreaches and lacks
both subtly and humor. Hard to believe this blockbuster will have
legs.
Remember years ago, when Sally Fields accepted the Academy
Award saying, “You like me! You really, really like me!” Well, in
Hello, My Name is Doris you will really, really like her and enjoy
the movie as well. It is very appealing.
Eye in the Sky with Helen Mirren is a contrived attempt to bring
out the ethical dilemmas of the remote-controlled war on terrorism.
Though sometimes tense, plot and story are fairly predictable and tortured into the ethical situations that those
who know war and the actors find shallow and over dramatized.
A number of residents mentioned to me that they had enjoyed My Big Fat Greek W edding 2. But I found it
ponderous and predictable, unlike the first movie, which was fresh and fun. The only surprise was who was
getting married.
Demolition with Jake Gyllenhaal I'm sure is an allegory. A guy goes goofy crazy after the death of his wife
and recovers by demolishing his home. Well-acted but painful to watch and tedious in the telling. Bottom line,
finale isn't worth the ride getting there.
Absolutely incredible the advances in digital technology seen in movies! The Jungle Book is quite
magnificent, from the environment to the animals. There are some perilous and ferocious scenes (scaring
some of the children in the audience so much that they had to leave with a parent), and the experience is
thoroughly enjoyable.
Hologram for the King, starring the wonderful Tom Hanks, is a study in the culture and landscape of Saudi
Arabia. The movie is quiet, interesting, charming, and did I say, stars the wonderful Tom Hanks?
WANTED & NEEDED: Movie Reviewer s! J amie and I haven’t seen a movie together for months, and
sharing popcorn long distance is problematic. This is an offer to take over, or at least share, the reviews.
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Frances Frampton
5/13/1920-4/20/2016
Mary “Molly” Stender
12/12/1928-4/25/2016
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Pentecost is derived from a Greek term meaning “fiftieth.” It is a prominent feast in the calendar of Ancient
Israel celebrating the giving of the Law on Sinai, and also later in the Christian liturgical year commemorating
the descent of the Holy Spirit after the Resurrection of Jesus. The feast is also called Whit Sunday, referring
to the white robes worn by candidates who were to be baptized on Pentecost. Pentecost is celebrated seven
weeks (50 days) after Easter Sunday, hence its name. Pentecost falls on the tenth day after Ascension
Thursday.
Among Christians, Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the twelve apostles and
other followers of Jesus as described in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-31. For this reason, Pentecost is
sometimes described as the "Birthday of the Church."
The main sign of Pentecost in the West is the color red. It symbolizes joy and the fire of the Holy Spirit.
Priests or ministers wear red vestments, and in modern times the custom has extended to the lay people of the
congregation wearing red clothing in celebration as well. Red banners are often hung from walls or ceilings to
symbolize the blowing of the "mighty wind" and the free movement of the Spirit. They may depict symbols
of the Holy Spirit, such as the dove or flames, symbols of the church such as Noah’s Ark and the
pomegranate, whose seeds represent the many believers who make up the one universal Church. Within
Protestant churches of Reformed and Evangelical traditions, words rather than images naming, for example,
the gifts and Fruits of the Spirit. Red flowers at the altar and red flowering plants, such as geraniums, around
the church are also typical decorations for Pentecost services. These symbolize the renewal of life, the coming
of the warmth of summer, and the growth of the Church at and from the first Pentecost.
Pentecost is one of seven principal feasts of the Church and will be observed in our Chapel on Sunday, May
15 at 10:30 AM. We hope you will join us for the celebration!
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We think of Jeff Bezos and Amazon as revitalizing the
retail world, but not so fast! Bezos is also in the rocket
business and currently has the most successful rocket specifically designed for taking passengers on wild rides
to outer space and back. Already, he has about 400 people signed up for the first voyage at a modest cost of
$250,000. Some of our younger BG residents should consider signing up.
What struck me when I read this story was the startling contrast with an event that occurred one year before I
was born: Charles Lindberg flew his single engine plane, “The Spirit of St. Louis,” across the Atlantic Ocean.
This cemented his place in history forever.
That is all I needed to know to realize my life and that of my contemporaries has spanned the most amazing
period of scientific development in the 4 billion year history of this remarkable planet. Yet, we all know the
pace of change will only increase in the future.
In the meantime, let’s skip down memory lane with some of my selective highlights over the past 87 years:
1937—Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier at 767 mph in a new Navy jet plane.
1939—I went to the Paramount Theatre in Springfield, MA, and experienced the joy of air-conditioning.
1951—I’m introduced to the first computer at the Aetna Insurance Co. (was about the size of a small house.)
1967—the first space module lifted off.
1968—we viewed our first color TV.
2004—we flew to Australia in 14 hours.
Google replaced the encyclopedia. We can now watch first-run movies in our living room.
That’s a very short summary of the thousands of amazing scientific breakthroughs we have experienced in
the last 87 years.
Now, by way of contrast, what has not changed in 87 years?
1929—The USA is the number one economic power in the world.
2016—The USA is still the number one power in the world.
So the question is, how much longer will the USA be number one? No one really knows, but don’t look for a
change in our rank any time soon. By the way, my iPhone is much smaller than a house!
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Attendees at a recent Current Events session were invited to choose the individual they liked best and
wanted to be their party's standard bearer. They were then asked to ignore their personal preference and
indicate who they thought the parties' nominees would be. The results show that most of the attendees think
that Secretary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee. The results also indicate that most think Mr. Trump
will be the Republican nominee, but—an interesting twist—many would prefer that the nominee be Governor
Kasich. Below are the results for each question presented to the Current Events attendees.
Who Do You THINK the Principal Parties’ Nominees Will Be? Who Would You LIKE Your Party’s Presidential Nominee to Be?
Results of the “election” held Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Results of the “election” held Tuesday, April 19, 2016
The Democrats
The Republicans
The Democrats
The Republicans
J. Biden
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T. Cruz
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J. Biden
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T. Cruz
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H. Clinton
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J. Kasich
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H. Clinton
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J. Kasich
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B. Sanders
1
D. Trump
19
B. Sanders
2
D. Trump
12
Write-In: P. Ryan
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Write-In: P. Ryan
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Write-In: L. Graham
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