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AUGUST 2015

MONTH OF AUGUSTThe saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” must be true because the summer is “flying by” and it’s already August! After several delays, Terry Herron, Rick Radcliff and Penny Lynn Smith will be here to present “Johnny Mercer—His Life and Music.” Music seems to be the theme of the month as we also host a Happy Hour with Bill and Betsy Peterson; and Clarinetist, Philip Lipton makes a return visit to perform a before-dinner concert to include classical, jazz and selections of Gershwin on his clarinet. The Jane Austen series continues and Judy Barton will be here with her popular Carte Boutique. Be sure to mark your calendar for any or all of these activities.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Looking ahead, we are planning two very exciting trips in the months to

come. A four-day, three-night trip to New York to celebrate the Christmas holiday and a cruise to the Dutch Islands in the Caribbean. Life Long Learning has scheduled two very informative lecture series for the fall; Local Authors and a session on Neurology. Halloween will not be spooky this year, as we will present the musical show, “Doo-wop Diner” dinner theater. We are asking everyone to dress in the style of the 1950s. The Food and Beverage Department will be serving up Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Malts and Milk Shakes to enjoy before the show. Our Annual Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 17, and we are welcoming back Dave Masteller and his musicians. We’re so happy he will be with us to carry on our New Year’s Eve’s musical tradition. Looking far ahead to 2016, I have reserved first-call tickets to the Broadway touring company’s Carole King’s Beautiful at the Fox Theater in Atlanta and also at the theater in Charlotte; this will allow me to choose the theater that has the best seats available. ATTENTION: Be on the lookout for an exciting presentation planned for September. Dr. Harold Horowitz will be describing his experiences and challenges as an entrepreneur and President of Socratec, Inc. His company’s mission was to introduce technology into traditional classrooms armed with only blackboard and flip charts. The company’s objectives included finding creative ways to improve student performance and retention. Selected concepts will not only be described but also be demonstrated. And here is the fun part. Our Cypress attendees will be given the opportunity to role play students and experience the benefits of this advanced classroom environment.

HAPPY HOUR ON THE PATIO OR CYPRESS HALL Join us for a Happy Hour/Member Mixer on The Cypress Patio. Paul Murphy and the Dining Staff will be on hand to pour the wine and Randi has invited well-known entertainers to perform while you meet and mingle with Cypress friends. We hope you will join us to enjoy the summer evenings and the cool Southern breezes. Watch for more information in the body of the Newsletter.

CYPRESS DINING ROOM “OPEN TABLE”

Are you tired of eating alone? Do you often order your dinner to go? Do you feel overwhelmed when entering the Dining Room? Did you forget to make a reservation? Are you new to The Cypress and want to make new friends? If you answered yes to

any or all of these questions, the “OPEN TABLE” is for you! It’s easy! The table is available for seating from 5:00 until 7:00. No reservations are required. So, stop eating alone; join others and start socializing! Open to couples and singles alike. Try it, you’ll like it!

Hilton Head Plantation E-MAIL Alert Services

Did you know that Hilton Head Plantation has its own e-mail services from its website? If you log on to the website, you can sign up to receive urgent information such as Hurricane Information, Weather Alerts, and other emergencies. This is a great tool for Cypress Members to keep up with what is happening in your community.http://www.hiltonheadplantation.com/EmailServices/tabid/76/Default.aspx *Just a note: the Town of Hilton Head also offers alerts from their site:http://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov

OFF THE TEEInstead of baking at the beach, 16 golfers enjoyed playing golf on the beautiful 3-hole Cypress Golf Course. They especially appreciated the hospitality of Peggy Peirce’s delicious Ginger Snaps and refreshing lemonade. Two teams had to play a “Chip-off” to determine the outcome of the tournament. The winning team included Lois Hilger, Janet Nied, Neil Meighan and Bill Dix who was responsible for the winning chip. The runners up were Betsy Pehrson, Nancy Dix, Ed Deutsch and Jack Ray who chipped for the team. Closest to the pin for the ladies was Janet Nied and for the men, Bob Peterson. The golfers also want to thank Paul Murphy for the extra-large bottles of water. Unfortunately no one hit over the pond and onto the the green. Maybe next month!

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS

If you have not turned in your Hurricane Information to Cathy Cole, please do so as soon as you are able. Cathy needs to update her in files ANNUALLY, so last year’s information cannot be used. Remember, we ALL must be ready in case we need to evacuate. If you have any questions, please call Cathy at 689-7011.

3 Beach Walkwith Heidi

Monday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Departing at 9:30 a.m.

Heidi Hanson, Cypress Fitness Coordinator, leads a fun morning for Cypress members at the Islander’s Beach on Folly Field Road. You may join her for a leisurely walk on the water’s edge, sit and enjoy the waves and wildlife, or you may choose to just relax and read a good book. Don’t forget the sunscreen. A bottle of water will be provided. Just a reminder, no pets are allowed on the beach during our summer beach walks.

3 Art Class with Rhoda Monday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.The Art Room

$15 per month for suppliesRhoda instructs our weekly Fine Arts classes. Find the hidden artist in you and join fellow Cypress artists for this very creative class. No experience necessary.

3 First Presbyterian ChurchPresents: Jane Austen

Film FestivalAugust 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Departing at 6:15 p.m.

The First Presbyterian Church is continuing their Summer Movie Series spotlighting Jane Austen’s work. There is no charge for this series. The month’s schedule is as follows:August 3: Sense and Sensibility starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh GrantAugust 10: Mansfield Park—for anyone who loved Emma and Sense and SensibilityAugust 17: Persuasion starring Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds (Royal Shakspeare Company)August 24: Northanger Abbey—Jane Austin’s gentle parody of gothic fictionAugust 31: Pride and Prejudice—Selected scenes from the PBS version of Pride and Prejudice with Colin FirthPlease sign up at the Activities Desk.

4 Open DuplicateBridge Game

Tuesday, August 4, 11, 18, 251:00 p.m.

The Cypress HallJoin Cypress Members and others from Hilton Head for a great time and a competitive afternoon of Duplicate Bridge led by Doris Ann.No sign-up is necessary, but you should have a partner.

ACTIVITY CANCELLATION

POLICYIf you sign up to go to an event outside The Cypress that requires a ticket, you are responsible for the cost of the ticket once it has been ordered. If you need to cancel that particular activity, you will still be billed for the price of the ticket unless it can be resold to someone on a waiting list. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNION

SERVICEWhere is it?

The Cypress Living Room!When?

First Sunday of every month at 2:00 p.m.!Who’s invited?

You are!PLEASE JOIN US!

Dr. Al Balkin will entertain you every first and third Thursday evenings

while playing all your favorite tunes on the piano. Join your friends in The

Cypress Lounge and sit back and enjoy the music.

Life-LinesLife-lines are available in the Fitness Room and should be worn especially when you are working out on the fitness machines. They are also waterproof and should be worn in the pool while you are swimming or just taking a dip. Please take precautions and wear your life-line when using the Cypress Swimming Pool. NOTE: WHEN USING THE LIFELINES, PLEASE SIGN THEM OUT AND SIGN THEM IN ON THE SHEET PROVIDED.

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5 Qigong with TaraWednesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26

10:00 a.m.The Cypress Hall

Qigong (chee gong) is an ancient Chinese health care system that was developed before the written word in Chinese monasteries, hospitals and imperial courts. It integrates movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and self-applied massage. Qigong means cultivating or working with energy and is practiced for health maintenance, increased vitality and inner peace.Why Practice Qigong?The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, increase energy, and improve flexibility and balance. It has also been shown to improve respiratory, circulatory, cardiovascular, lymphatic and digestive functions. Because Qigong activates the acupuncture points and meridians, it is often referred to as “acupuncture without needles”.Who Can Benefit?Qigong’s great appeal is that anyone can benefit from practicing it, from the very young to the very old. The movements are easy to learn. They can be performed standing, sitting or lying down, and can be adapted for physical limitations. No special equipment, clothing or practice areas are required. Qigong is more than a set of exercises; it is an attitude that works to restructure one’s perspective on life, leading to balance and harmony with the world around us. ~Garri Garripoli, Qigong: Essence of the Healing DanceQigong is a strategy for freedom from our cage of isolation. The Practice Leader, Tara Alisbah has practiced Qigong for over seven years and been a practice group leader for over five years. She has taught qigong classes at the Country Club of Hilton Head and lead community practice groups to over 30 people biweekly in parks in Hilton Head, SC and Arlington, VA. She has also volunteered in assisted living centers, both in Asheville and Hilton Head, leading the residents in qigong practices for self-health and building healing energy.

5 “Talking Wall Street”with Bill DixWednesday, August 5

11:00 a.m.The Art Room

Cypress Member Bill Dix will lead a one-hour informal discussion on the Stock Market. How did we handle Greece, China and the crazy stock market? Was it time to buy or say goodbye? Were our assets properly balanced, providing us the peace of mind in knowing we were not too heavy in stocks? Speaking of stocks, let’s look for under-valued K-Mart “blue light specials.”Bill retired to Hilton Head in 1995, after 33 years with Smith Barney on Wall Street and now lives at The Cypress. He is a regular instructor of investment classes with Life Long Learning of Hilton Head. All Cypress Members are invited to attend these lively discussions.Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

5 Party Bridge Wednesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26

1:00 p.m.The Cypress Living Room

Due to many requests for a more social Bridge game, we now have begun a Wednesday afternoon Party Bridge game. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the Activities Book. We are also looking for a Member or two to lead the game and keep it organized during and between games.Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

5 Member Meeting:Satisfaction Survey and Member Portal—Cy-Net

Wednesday, August 52:00 p.m.

The Cypress HallJoin Executive Director Sandy Bukoskey as she reviews the outcome of the 2015, Members’ Satisfaction Survey. Sandy and Galen Miller will also discuss the new provider of the Members’ Portal.

5 Johnny Mercer:His Life and Music

Presented by Terry Herron, Rick Radcliff and Penny Lynn SmithWednesday, August 5

7:15 p.m.The Cypress Hall

A favorite son of Savannah and the Lowcountry, Mercer wrote lyrics for over 1,500 songs from the 1930s through the 1960s, including such hits as “That Old Black Magic,” “Moon River,” “Satin Doll,” “Come Rain or Come Shine” and “Autumn Leaves,” to name just a few. His classic “Skylark,” with music by Hoagy Carmichael, became the theme song for the Savannah-based hit movie, “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Three outstanding jazz, swing and blues singers will provide a night full of musical variety and history in their Johnny Mercer tribute: Terry Herron, a music producer and singer from Hilton Head; Penny Lynn Smith of The Sweetgrass Angels, the Swingtime Orchestra and her own jazz combo, and Rick Radcliff piano and music director will add some vocals and history tid-bits, too. Together they will definitely bring the house down!So, if you are a Johnny Mercer fan, or a jazz or movie music fan, then you should not miss this outstanding interpretation of some of the finest contemporary music ever composed. It promises to be a toe-tapping, hand-clapping, funny, totally swinging night of pure musical enjoyment!Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

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6 Low-Impact Aerobics Classwith Heidi

Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, 279:00 a.m.

The Cypress HallHeidi Hanson, Fitness Coordinator for The Cypress, offers a one-hour, low-impact aerobics class every Thursday morning. If you like a more vigorous workout, then this class is for you. Heidi will lead you through a series of cardio exercises to speed up your heart and strengthen your muscles (including your heart). This is a fun way to start your morning and to keep you both physically and mentally fit. Men, this is a great program for you, too! Put on some comfortable clothing and a pair of sneakers, and start your day with a bang! Your body will thank you!

6 Yoga with GayleThursday, August 6, 13, 20, 27

10:00 a.m. The Cypress Hall

Gayle Caporale leads our Yoga Classes. Please wear comfortable clothing. Don’t be concerned, you do not have to get on the floor to do the yoga exercises. There are alternatives. Gayle will customize the class to fit YOUR needs. Feel better and get fit while you have fun!

7 BOCCE Friday, August 7, 14, 21, 28

9:15 a.m.The Bocce Court

Join Ron Sibley and other fellow Cypress Members for this easy to learn competitive, yet very social game. Ron will conduct a half-hour of Bocce instruction followed by play. If you always wanted to learn this game, now is your chance. Please meet on the Bocce Court located next to Building D.

7 Multi-Media Art ClassFriday, August 7, 14, 21, 28

10:30 a.m. The Art Room

$10.00 per month for suppliesJoin Rhoda Paxton for this art class that gives you the freedom to create artwork in different mediums. Design jewelry, arrange and decorate your scrapbook, decoupage boxes and vases or anything else you can think of to create. Stop by the Art Room and put your imagination to the test.

7 Needle-Nuts Handicrafts ClubFriday, August 7, 14, 21, 28

1:30 p.m.The Art Room

If you are one of the many people who enjoy handicrafts, this is an opportunity to meet others with the same interests. Do you enjoy knitting, needlepoint or cross-stitching? Maybe you have always wanted to learn one of these crafts. You might want to teach or just socialize with other Members. Now is your chance to share your talents and create with others in a comfortable, social atmosphere.

8 Second Saturday Golf

Saturday, August 88:45 a.m.

The Cypress LoungeHi Golfers! Join fellow golfers for a very special morning of friendly, competitive golf. At 8:45 a.m. you will gather and get your team assignments for our Saturday tournament. Tee-off is at 9:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the game will be postponed until August 15. Oh, and don’t forget to stop for a cool glass of lemonade and tasty gingersnaps Cypress Member Peggy Peirce serves. Her refreshments are located on the path between the first and second holes. Please sign up in the Golf sign-up book located at the Activities Desk and indicate whether you would like to stay for lunch in the Dining Room.

12 Happy Hour with Bill and Betsy

PetersonWednesday, August 12


Join your friends for an hour of lively music and refreshments. Bill and Betsy will entertain you while you mix and mingle with other Cypress Members. Bill began his career in Chicago as a pianist and conductor/arranger/contractor for many celebrity artists, sharing the stage with celebrity greats including Ramsey Lewis, Diane Schuur, Patti Labelle, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Smokey Robinson, Red Buttons, Suzanne Somers, Steve Allen, Joan Rivers, Morey Amsterdam, Kathie Lee Gifford, Mary Hart, Bob Newhart, Tony Bennett, George Burns, Danny Thomas, and Las Vegas sensation, Danny Gans. Bill has played piano and conducted many star performances on numerous television shows throughout the United States including The Merv Griffin Show. In addition to working with some of the greatest musicians and orchestras on Broadway in New York City and studio musicians and orchestras in Los Angeles, Bill has had the pleasure of conducting some of America’s greatest big band swing orchestras of all time, including The Les Brown Band Of Renown Orchestra and The Harry James Orchestra. Vocalist, Betsy Jamison-Peterson, is Bill’s number one choice when vocal music is required for any event or celebration. Betsy, a former Miss Illinois and New York City theater and television singer/actor, possesses an angelic mezzo-soprano voice perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Whether Bill performs as a soloist, as a duo with Betsy Jamison-Peterson, or with any one of his jazz ensembles, the music is always a perfect fit for any event or celebration calling for great entertainment. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

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14 Celebrate V-J Daywith Our WWII Veterans

Friday, August 142:00 p.m.

The Cypress HallSeventy years ago, on the eve of August 14, 1945, President Harry Truman addressed a war-torn America, sharing with them a letter, which was delivered to him that very day by the Swiss Embassy in Washington, D.C. Within the contents of that letter was yet another, a letter from Emperor Hirohito agreeing to the unconditional surrender of Japan.The Cypress will commemorate this occasion with a gathering of Cypress’ WWII Veterans, to hear them relate some of their personal stories. You are invited to share in this celebration to honor our WWII heroes. Please sign up at the Activities Desk and if you would like more information, please call Gail Thrasher at 715-1385.

18 August Birthday DinnerTuesday, August 18

6:00 p.m. Cypress Dining Room

Celebrate your August birthday with other Cypress members born in August.Please sign up at the Activities Desk and note if you are bringing a spouse or friend.

19 Before DinnerConcert—Philip Lipton

on ClarinetWednesday, August 19

4:00 p.m. The Cypress Hall

Performance is one of Philip’s passions as he has performed in concert venues in the US including Carnegie Hall, as well as in Canada and Europe. He has appeared as a collaborative artist and chamber musician with renowned artists James Campbell, Denis Bluteau, James Mason, Stéphane Lévesque and James Sommerville. Philip is dedicated to performing chamber music and has worked with Brandon Vamos, cellist of the Pacifica String Quartet, and world-renowned pianist, Jean-Louis Haguenauer. At Indiana University, he served as Principal Clarinet with the Symphonic Band and Bass Clarinet with the University Orchestra. Philip received his Bachelor of Music Degree summa cum laude from the University of North Florida under the instruction of Dr. Guy Yehuda. Mr. Lipton completed his Master of Music degree at the Jacob›s School of Music, Indiana University where he studied clarinet with James Campbell.Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

21 Friday Afternoon Movie:The Second Best Marigold Hotel


The Cypress HallIn a sequel to the Golden Globe-nominated film, hotel owner Sonny is overwhelmed with the task of finding a second property to accommodate the influx of new residents, while his upcoming wedding plans may be too much for the hotel’s staff to handle.Cast: Penelope Wilton, David Strathairn, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Dev Patel, Bill Nighy, Richard GereThis movie is rated PG and runs for 2 hours.Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

21 LUKE: Stories on the Roadwith Frank Runyeon

Friday, August 21Departing at 6:15

The First Presbyterian ChurchThere is no charge for this production

Frank Runyeon presents “LUKE: Stories on the Road.” Frank Runyeon is an actor and frequent speaker at churches, schools and youth conventions. He has won national acclaim for his work as a translator and performer of Biblical texts over the past 20 years, performing the gospel in almost every state in America, earning rave reviews from critics, scholars and church leaders of every denomination. Frank has translated and adapted seven Biblical texts for performance as one-man dramas: “The Gospel of Mark: AFRAID!” “Sermon on the Mount,” “The 3 ½ Stories of Christmas,” “The Gospel of John: SIGNS,” “Salt & Light: a comedy for kids,” “The Letter of James: ‘What Are You Doing?’” and “LUKE: Stories on the Road.” He is also known for his many roles on television, including “As the World Turns,” “Santa Barbara,” “General Hospital,” “Falcon Crest,” “Melrose Place” and “L.A. Law.” Runyeon has also performed in films and on the New York stage. He is a popular youth speaker on the subject of the mass media, using humor to reveal the shortcomings of the media’s world view. A graduate of Princeton University with a degree in religion, Runyeon attended Fuller Seminary and Yale Divinity School, and received a Master’s Degree from General Theological Seminary. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

23 Bridge Boot Camp for Absolute Beginners

Sunday, August 23Departing at 11:30 a.m. returning at 4:30 p.m.

$25.00 per personHilton Head Island Bridge Club

If you always wanted to learn the game of Bridge, now is your chance. Kathie Walsh is conducting a four-hour Boot Camp for beginners who would like to learn the basics of Bridge. If you cannot attend this Boot Camp or would like to take it again, Kathie is repeating the class on Sunday, September 13.Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSCypress Club House 689-7000Activities Desk 689-7018Preston Health Center 689-7077Cypress Clinic and Susan Corkery 682-7116/7138Home Health 689-7017Dinner Reservations 689-7099To Go Orders 689-7005Housekeeping Scheduling 682-7113Transportation/Maintenance 689-7020

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9:30am Friends’ Meeting and Discussion-All Welcome

10:30am All Saints Episcopal Church Service in The Preston

2pm First Presbyterian Church Communion Service in Living Room

9:30am Beach Walk with Heidi 10am Bible Study 11am Art Basics with Rhoda 11:30am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Art Class with Rhoda 1:30pm Low-Impact Aerobics with

Heidi 4pm Canasta 6:15pm Depart for Jane Austen

Film Festival: Sense and Sensibility

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi 1pm Duplicate Bridge 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class



9:30am Beach Walk with Heidi

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Building and Grounds

Committee Meeting 11am Better Balance with Heidi 1pm Duplicate Bridge 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi

10am Hearing Screening with Hope Rowe 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong with Tara in Cypress Hall 11am Talking Wall Street with Bill Dix 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Basic Balance Class with Heidi 1pm Party Bridge in Living Room 2pm Members’ Meeting: Satisfaction

Survey and Members’ Portal Cy-Net 7:15pm Life and Music of Johnny Mercer

10am Bible Study 11am Art Basics with Rhoda 11:30am Water Aerobics with Heidi 12pm Sundaes on Mondays 1pm Art Class with Rhoda 1:30pm Low-Impact Aerobics with

Heidi 4pm Canasta 6:15pm Depart for Jane Austen Film

Festival: Mansfield Park

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class 10am Eyeglass Repair by Optical

Solutions 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong with Tara in Cypress Hall 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 12:30pm Gin Rummy 1pm Basic Balance Class with Heidi 1pm Party Bridge in Living Room 4:30pm Happy Hour on the Patio with

Bill and Betsy Peterson



9:30am Beach Walk with Heidi 10am Bible Study 11am Art Basics with Rhoda 11:30am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Art Class with Rhoda 1:30pm Low-Impact Aerobics with

Heidi6:15pm Depart for Jane Austen

Film Festival: Persuasion

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi 1pm Duplicate Bridge 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi 6pm August Birthday Dinner

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong with Tara in Cypress Hall 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Basic Balance Class with Heidi 1pm Party Bridge in Living Room 2pm Food and Beverage Committee

Meeting 4pm Before Dinner Concert with

Philip Lipton on Clarinet

9:30 am Friends’ Meeting and Discussion-All Welcome


11:30am Depart for Bridge Boot Camp for Absolute Beginners

9:30am Beach Walk with Heidi 10am Bible Study

10:30am Regime Board Meeting (new time)

11am Art Basics with Rhoda 11:30am Water Aerobics with Heidi 12pm Sundaes on Mondays 1pm Art Class with Rhoda1:30pm Low-Impact Aerobics with Heidi 4pm BINGO with Heidi 6:15pm Depart for Jane Austen Film

Festival: Northanger Abbey

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi 1pm Duplicate Bridge 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class 10am Judy Barton and Her Carte

Boutique 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong in Art Room with

Tara 11am Members’ Council Meeting 11am Water Aerobics with Barbara 1pm Basic Balance Class with

Heidi in Fitness Room 1pm Party Bridge in Living Room

9:30 am Friends’ Meeting and Discussion-All Welcome


9:30am Beach Walk with Heidi 10am Bible Study 11am Art Basics with Rhoda 11:30am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Art Class with Rhoda1:30pm Low-Impact Aerobics with Heidi6:15pm Depart for Jane Austen

Film Festival: Pride and Prejudice—Selected Scenes

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SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES IN SEPTEMBER (Mark your calendar):September 9: Wine and Cheese on the Patio with “Acoustic Mayhem” Singing DuoSeptember 11: Choral Society Concert: 5 American IconsSeptember 16: The Horizons Jazz Ensemble returns to The CypressSeptember 18: Velvet Caravan Concert at Bluffton Unitarian ChurchDate to be announced: Walk and Learn Beach Walk with Robert and HeidiSeptember 28: Afternoon BINGO with Heidi

9:45am Depart for Publix and Wal-Mart

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class 9am Low-Impact Aerobics with

Heidi 10am Yoga with Gayle 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi 1pm Health and Safety Committee

Meeting 2pm Members’ Meeting: Fire

Prevention 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi

9:15am Half-Hour of Bocce Instruction followed by Play

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class with Heidi

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Multi-Media Art Class 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1:30pm Needle-Nuts meet in Art

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8:45am Meet for 2nd Saturday Golf Tournament

10am Hearing Screening with Hope Rowe 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong with Tara in Cypress Hall 11am Talking Wall Street with Bill Dix 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Basic Balance Class with Heidi 1pm Party Bridge in Living Room 2pm Members’ Meeting: Satisfaction

Survey and Members’ Portal Cy-Net 7:15pm Life and Music of Johnny Mercer

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class 10am Eyeglass Repair by Optical

Solutions 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong with Tara in Cypress Hall 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 12:30pm Gin Rummy 1pm Basic Balance Class with Heidi 1pm Party Bridge in Living Room 4:30pm Happy Hour on the Patio with

Bill and Betsy Peterson

9am Low-Impact Aerobics with Heidi

10am Yoga with Gayle 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi



10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Multi-Media Art Class 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1:30pm Needle-Nuts Handicraft Club 2pm Library Committee Meeting 2pm Salute to WWII Veterans

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong with Tara in Cypress Hall 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Basic Balance Class with Heidi 1pm Party Bridge in Living Room 2pm Food and Beverage Committee

Meeting 4pm Before Dinner Concert with

Philip Lipton on Clarinet

9am Low-Impact Aerobics with Heidi

10:30am Finance Committee Meeting (new time)

10am Yoga with Gayle 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi 2pm Activities and Welcoming

Committee Meeting


9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class with Heidi 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Multi-Media Art Class 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 12pm Root Beer Floats Friday 1:30pm Needle-Nuts meet in Art Room 1:30pm Friday Afternoon Movie: The

Second Best Marigold Hotel 6:15pm Depart for: LUKE: Stories on

the Road

9:45am Bus for Harris Teeter and Main Street

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class 10am Judy Barton and Her Carte

Boutique 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong in Art Room with

Tara 11am Members’ Council Meeting 11am Water Aerobics with Barbara 1pm Basic Balance Class with

Heidi in Fitness Room 1pm Party Bridge in Living Room

9am Low-Impact Aerobics with Heidi 10am Yoga with Gayle 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi



10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Multi-Media Art Class 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1:30pm Needle-Nuts Meet in Art

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24 BINGO with HeidiMonday, August 24


BINGO with Heidi has moved to the AFTERNOON. Join fellow Cypress Members BEFORE DINNER for an hour of BINGO. Fun and prizes for all winners!Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

New Book in the Library for AugustThe Wright BrothersBy David McCulloughTwo-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, David McCullough tells the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly: Wilbur and Orville Wright. On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two unknown brothers from Ohio changed history. But it would take the world some time to believe what had happened: the age of flight had begun, with the first heavier-than-air, powered machine carrying a pilot. Who were these men and how was it that they achieved what they did? David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, tells the surprising, profoundly American story of Wilbur and Orville Wright.Far more than a couple of unschooled Dayton bicycle mechanics who happened to hit on success, they were men of exceptional courage and determination, and of far-ranging intellectual interests and ceaseless curiosity, much of which they attributed to their upbringing. The house they lived in had no electricity or indoor plumbing, but there were books aplenty, supplied mainly by their preacher father, and they never stopped reading. When they worked together, no problem seemed to be insurmountable. Wilbur was unquestionably a genius. Orville had such mechanical ingenuity as few had ever seen. That they had no more than a public high school education, little money and no contacts in high places, never stopped them in their “mission” to take to the air. Nothing did, not even the self-evident reality that every time they took off in one of their contrivances, they risked being killed.In this thrilling book, master historian David McCullough draws on the immense riches of the Wright Papers, including private diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks, and more than a thousand letters from private family correspondence to tell the human side of the Wright Brothers’ story, including the little-known contributions of their sister, Katharine, without whom things might well have gone differently for them.

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARYBy Julia Whelan

The Library Committee would like to introduce you to a great addition to the Library. It is a catalog of all the books we have in the Library, over 3,000 of them. The catalog is in a binder on the table behind the sign-out desk. By using the catalog you can find out if the library has a particular book that interests you and where it can be found in the Library. The catalog starts with a Table of Contents that lists the categories into which the books are divided. Then comes a listing of all the books. The first list is alphabetical by author and next list is alphabetical by title. After that, the books are divided into categories such as Americana, History, Economics, Politics, Nature, Travel, etc. Books of each category are shelved together and each book has a sticker on it indicating its category. As an example, should you be interested in learning if the Library has a particular book from the Biography category, it is possible to go to the catalog, find the Biography section in the binder and use the list to look up your book. The Library is arranged so that the large room with the big table holds only fiction. The room with the sign-out desk holds all the various categories. The audio visuals, CDs and DVDs are also listed in the catalog.The production of this catalog was a work by the entire Library Committee. A number of months ago the Members sorted all the books, discarded old and damaged books and started putting the books into categories. But, the major part of the work was done by Betty Mulholland. For many months she spent several hours every day recording every book into her computer. From that list the catalog was printed. Betty continues to update the listing as new books are added and old ones are removed from the Library. Many, many thanks are due Betty for taking on this task that will make using the Library easier for all the Cypress Members.

Bridge Schedule

Party BridgeWednesdays at 1:00The Living Room

Duplicate Bridge

Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. The Cypress Hall

Meeting Schedules for August

Health & Safety CommitteeMonday, August 6, 1:00 p.m.

Library Committee

Friday, August 14, 2:00 p.m.

Buildings & Grounds Committee

Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.

Activities and Welcoming Committees

Thursday, August 20, 2:00 p.m.

Food & Beverage CommitteeWednesday, August 19, 2:00 p.m.

Finance Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 20, 10:30 a.m. (new time)

Members’ Council Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 a.m.

Regime Board MeetingMonday, August 24, 10:30 a.m.

(new time)

Sundaes on Mondays

Monday, August 10 and 24

12:00 p.m.The Cypress Lounge

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Root Beer Floats Friday


The Cypress Lounge

Monthly Hearing Screening

Wednesday, August 510:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

The Living RoomDr. Gwozdz will be sending Audiologist Hope Rowe who can trouble-shoot concerns, do minor repairs on your hearing aid, conduct hearing screenings and check for wax buildup.

Eyeglass Repair by Optical Solutions

Wednesday, August 1210:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

The Living RoomOptical Solutions will be at The Cypress to do minor repairs for your glasses.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SELLING A COVERED PARKING SPACE, PLEASE

CALL SUSAN LENTZ AT 689-7009.

MEET SOUS CHEFJAMIE MONTS

Jamie Monts recently moved from Greenville, SC to become the Sous Chef. He was previously the sous chef at Rolling Green Village, another LCS community. Last fall, Jamie visited the Cypress as an ad-hoc resource team member to offer assistance to the kitchen. Jamie has a diverse culinary background with years of fast-paced dining experience. He attended Clemson University where he met his wife Natalie. They have two dogs, Wrigley and Valley. Jamie enjoys playing golf and other outdoor activities in his spare time. Jamie loves his career working at a Continuing Care Retirement Community, enjoys meeting and cooking for the members and promoting teamwork in the kitchen.

THE BY-LINEFROM THE MEMBERS FOR THE MEMBERS

THE COAT ROOM HANG-UPSBy Scotti Hammarberg

(Your Coat Room Monitor)The Cypress Club House Coat Room regularly accumulates many items which get hung there and then forgotten.Please help us get those items returned to the owners by finding ways to have your identification in each jacket, sweater, coat, etc. that you plan to hang there. A small piece of paper with your name placed in a pocket or an address label inside would be so helpful. Umbrellas and hats often get left so these items need to be labeled, also.Thank you for your cooperation.

NEW MEMBERS FOR AUGUSTKit Ingram from Hilton Head Plantation to Building DTrudy Backus from Cincinnati, Ohio to Building CBaob and Julia Qudeen from Windmill Harbor to Outerbridge Circle

CLUB HOUSE DISPLAY WINDOWA Salute to America

For the month of July through Labor Day we are displaying items that dipict all things Americana. Dolls, figurines, artifacts, a Teddy Bear and other “Red, White and Blue” items.Many Members contributed to these display windows including Emmy Drylie, Sue Macdonald, Barbara Russell, Mary Ellen McConnell, Jean Thompson, Gloria Rohr and Activities Director, Randi Selman. If you look at the wall across from the Display Windows, you will see a framed invitation to President Harry S. Truman’s Inauguration. It was presented to our Cypress Member, Catherine Cherrix from her sister who worked as part of Harry Truman’s Secret Service. Although Catherine was only teenager at the time, she did attend the ceremony and to this day remembers it as one of the best days of her life. If you have not yet had a chance to see this patriotic and colorful exhibit, please stop by and take a look.

THE INTERNET GALLERYART WORK BY:

Marian Taylor and Louise DeWaltMARIAN TAYLOR: A native of West Virginia and a two-year Art Major at Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia. She also studied for two years at Ringling School of Art, Sarasota, Florida as a Commercial Art Major. She worked five years as a Commercial Artist in newspaper advertising for department stores, an advertising agency, and a printing company in Huntington and Charleston, West Virginia and Tampa, Florida.She attended Workshops from Barbara Nechis, Judy Betts, Frank Webb, Bridget Austin, Nita Engle, Irving Shapiro, Mary Whyte, Joyce Nagel, Don Theodore and Cypress’ very own, the late Tom Ratliffe.Marian began serious painting in watercolor when she and her husband moved to Hilton Head in 1993. Marion was juried into the HHAL show in 1998. Since that time she has tried both pastel and acrylic mediums, but watercolor remains her favorite.LOUISE DeWALT: Louise works primarily in watercolor and assures us that she is an “old fashioned watercolorist,” using only the paper to represent white. Louise never had a formal background in art, but took elective courses at Wheelock College in Boston. While living in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and raising three small children, her husband suggested she take a “housewives course” at the Swain School of Design one morning a week. She loved the school and it got her started on a long road of painting.When she moved to Westport, Massachusetts she joined a group of artists who painted outdoors in good weather and in an old barn in bad weather. Through the years, Louise participated in many one-week workshops with various instructors both locally and in many different parts of the country. The only time she didn’t paint was the ten years she lived on her boat and was constantly cruising.

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JOKE OF THE MONTHSubmitted by Karen Brant

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA”

“Lexophile” is a word used to describe those that have a love for words, such as “you can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish,” or “to write with a broken pencil is pointless.” A competition to see who can come up with the best lexophiles is held every year in an undisclosed location. This year’s winning submission is posted at the very end.When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate.A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A. The batteries were given out free of charge. A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail. A will is a dead giveaway. With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress. A boiled egg is hard to beat. When you’ve seen one shopping center you’ve seen a mall.

Police were summoned to a daycare center where a three-year-old was resisting a rest. Did you hear about the fellow whose entire left side was cut off? He’s all right now. A bicycle can’t stand alone; it’s just two tired. When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered. He had a photographic memory which was never developed. When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she’d dye. Acupuncture is a jab well done. That’s the point of it. And the cream of the twisted crop: Those who get too big for their pants will be totally exposed in the end.

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A NOTE FROM THE HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

By Karen BrantIssues discussed at July 2, 2015 Committee MeetingHOUSE CALL STATISTICS: After not such a great month in April, May and June were much improved and we are back at average in most categories. PLEASE continue to watch your step!! Slow down, and consider attending Heidi’s BALANCE workshops—they really help! Be sure to check out SENIOR FIT TESTING now available monthly.KEEP AN EYE OUT: If you see hazards around the campus, please report them to Health & Safety or Building & Grounds Committee members and if immediate attention is needed, call Mike or his “Boss,” Brenda! Thank you!HURRICANE SEASON: Our first and most detailed meeting was well-attended, thank you!! More to come…REVIEWS FOR MEMBER HEALTHCARE BENEFITS and DNR, Planning Documents, Advance Directives were well-attended and will be done again as refreshers! PHONE BLASTS: The Cypress is in the process of testing a phone blast system to be used for important notices for members—for hurricane info, changes in scheduling…Processes and procedures are evolving to best meet our needs. If you do not answer immediately, a message should be left on your answering system. More testing will refine our use.SPEAKING OF PHONES: If you are considering changing from Hargray to Time Warner or getting rid of your land line, please contact Mike to ensure your alarm system and other Cypress services are not jeopardized.CY-NET UPDATE: A new company is working to have a new system up and running by August 1st!! You’ll be able to do all kinds of things! Order dinner, make reservations, sign up for activities…should be fantastic!SATISFACTION SURVEY DATA: More to come as we study where we are and what we want to address next…PNEUMONIA BOOSTERS AND TB CHECKS: More will be coming for those who missed the last ones—you will need a prescription to receive the pneumonia vaccine! If you haven’t had one in five years or more, talk with your doctor. CATHY COLE STILL NEEDS OUR HELP: Please get an updated Healthcare Power of Attorney and/or a Durable POA to Cathy. And please BE SURE your relatives, your doctors, and those closest to you know your wishes!If you are planning surgery and will need space in Preston, be sure to let Cathy Cole know as soon as you can. And always let Cathy know if you are, or a family member is, or will be hospitalized; she can help in any number of ways! SCAMS: Identity thefts up from 270,000 in 2010 to 1,300,000 in 2013!!! Crooks are all over!! Consider Caller ID for your phone! (It’s also nice during the time of elections with everyone calling to solicit your support!!) And again, The Cypress does NOT publicize member information!!! Remember to completely destroy/shred your old directories!!SPEEDING and PARKING at the Clubhouse plague us!!! Please be careful and considerate of others!! SLOW DOWN!! Watch for the newly painted crosswalks. Leave the two spots on either side of the entrance for those who really need them! We expect enhanced TICKETING coming up!!HEALTH FAIR: We’re planning one for members come Fall! If you have topics of special interest, let us know!TOPICS FOR SUSAN CORKERY: If you have any topics you would like addressed in upcoming monthly presentations, please contact Cathy Cole or Ann Harrison. We’ll have more on neuropathy, plus nutrition? What’s on your mind??ALERT BUTTONS: See Cathy to explore alternatives and learn about waterproof models and phone apps that work in conjunction with the buttons!!BE SAFE & BE HEALTHY*If you have any health and safety concerns please share them with Cathy Cole or Karen Brant.

CLINIC CORNER

Ann Harrison, RN Cypress Club Clinic Administrator

CLINIC HOURS:Monday thru Friday. 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (Clinic will be closed for lunch every day from 12-12:30 p.m.)Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. is reserved for Blood Pressure Testing.SUSAN CORKERY, MS, F.N.P.-BC, GNP-BCJUANITA GREENE, L.P.N.Phone Number: 682-7116

HELEN SIBLEY, KAREN BRANT AND SUE MILLER for proofreading and correcting the newsletter.BETTY MULHOLLAND for continuing to update the Library Book Catalog.CATHY COLE, MORTY ROLLNIK, JULIA WHELAN, SCOTTI HAMMARBERG and KAREN BRANT for contributing articles for our newsletter.PEGGY PEIRCE for serving lemonade and Ginger Snaps to our thirsty and hungry golfers.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

OF JULYBARBARA MAJOR

Frank Licavoli, Environmental Services Director received this lovely letter praising Barbara Major, one of the housekeepers in his department. Because of this letter, Barbara was chosen to be July’s Employee of the Month. The letter was written by Cypress Member Ron Jack’s family:“We would like to let you know just how wonderful our housekeeper Barbara is and has always been with the care she takes of our home and especially the care she took with my Mom. She would even stop by The Preston Health Center and say hello to our mom. The house always looks beautiful. I meant to write this note at Christmas for my dad, so this long overdue, however my Dad wanted us to let you know how much we appreciate Barbara.Congratulations—Barbara Major, Employee of the Month for July!

FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE 2015

CYPRESS FITNESS CENTER AND HEIDI HANSON 682-7158

Subject to change.

CYPRESS HALL, LIVING ROOM, ART ROOM AND GAME ROOM SIGN-UP PROCEDURE!!!

BECAUSE WE HAVE SO MANY MEMBERS USING THE COMMU-NITY ROOMS FOR PRIVATE GAMES AND INTIMATE PARTIES, WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE SIGN UP OR CALL RANDI WITH THE DATES AND TIMES OF YOUR EVENT. THIS WILL AVOID ANY CONFLICTS WITH THE REGULAR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED IN THOSE ROOMS. THE SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR ALL THE ROOMS ARE LOCATED AT THE ACTIVITIES DESK OR JUST CALL 689-7018 AND RANDI WILL BE GLAD TO JOT DOWN THE INFORMATION FOR YOU.

Monday Beach Day: Take an invigorating walk on the beach or just relax and take in the sights.Abs…Abs…Abs…: 15 minutes of no-nonsense abdominal exercises (chair options given).Low-Impact Aerobics Class: An invigorating combination of low-impact exercises.Sit and Be Fit: Chair aerobic and strength exercises done with support of a chair.Water Works: A refreshing variety of very Low-Impact water exercises.Basic Balance: 20 minutes of balancing exercises.Better Balance 101: A variety of balancing, abdominal and leg strengthening exercises. Personal Training with Heidi by Appointment: Learn to use all the machines in our new Fitness Center.Heidi Hanson is available to assist you with all your fitness programs and questions.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY900AM Open Low Open

15 Beach Open Fitness Impact Fitness30 Day Fitness Abs Abs Abs Aerobics Abs Abs Abs45 Depart 930AM (9:30-9:45) (9-945AM) (9:30-9:45)

1000AM Return 1115AM15 Sit and Sit and Sit and Sit and30 Be Fit Be Fit Be fit Be Fit45

1100AM15 Water Better Water Better Water30 Works Balance101 Works Balance101 Works45 1130-1215

12-1230 Lunch Bunch Staff Fitness

1230PM Open45 Open Open Fitness Open Open

100PM Fitness Fitness Basic Fitness Fitness15 Balance30 Low45 Impact Water Sit and Water Open

200PM Aerobics Works Be Fit Works Fitness153045 Open Open Open Open Open

300PM Fitness Fitness Fitness Fitness Fitness1530

PHYSICAL WELLNESS

By Cathy Cole, Wellness DirectorAfter working at The Cypress for almost ten years, I believe it may be the healthiest environment I have ever experienced. Every day, when I begin and end my work day, I see people doing something healthy! What I observe every day is all of the elements of wellness here at The Cypress: Environmental, Vocational, Intellectual, Health, Social, Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical.It is the month of August and we are celebrating Physical Wellness. In a nutshell, as we are all aware, Physical Wellness has to do with the physical part of us. We know it means eating well, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices. All of these things affect how we will feel tomorrow, how long we may live and, more importantly, the quality of our life. Physical wellness interconnects with every other dimension of wellness. An important part of being physically well is being happy. If you are feeling run down try laughing more. There are many researchers that think laughter just might be the best medicine. A good laugh can help you feel relaxed throughout your whole body. And, apparently laughing burns calories! I need to start laughing more!Laugh Your Stress and Pain Away!It’s hard to believe there have been research studies regarding laughing! While it may be difficult to believe that laughter can have positive health benefits, a good hearty laugh changes us physiologically. Think about it. We stretch our muscles throughout our body, our pulse and blood pressure go up and we breathe faster. All of these things send more oxygen to our tissues. Here are some things that studies have shown about physical wellness and laughter:Improve your immune system – Laughter can turn negative thoughts, which cause stress, into positive ones. This will decrease stress hormones. Some studies have shown that having a good attitude and sense of humor may raise the level of infection fighting antibodies in our body. We all need that!Stimulate organs – laughter increases your oxygen intake; stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles and triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. It improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow in the heart, which can help protect against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.Relax the whole body – A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes afterwards. It can also improve sleep. And last but not least:Laughter can improve your mood – Laughter can help lessen depression and anxiety and make you feel happier, if only for a little while. If laughter helps with all of these things it sure is worth it a little moment in time to laugh away!