CYPRESS FITNESS CENTER AND

HEIDI HANSON 682-7158

CYPRESS HALL, LIVING ROOM, ART ROOM AND GAME ROOM SIGN-UP PROCEDURE!!!BECAUSE WE HAVE SO MANY MEMBERS USING THE COMMUNITY 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.

SEPTEMBER 2016

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.

FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE 2016

Subject to change.

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

As we bid farewell to the hot summer months, we welcome the cooler months to come. September brings not only cooler weather, but many of the Island’s most popular events. The Hilton Head Choral Society begins their season with a concert entitled This Land We Love. Other activities to look for this month are Shopping in Savannah; Tour and Lunch at the Rose Hill Mansion; a half-year St. Patrick’s Day Celebration; Wine and Cheese Member Mixer—Nifty Fifties; and a Square Dancing presentation. Mark your calendars for these and other events happening in September.

TRAVEL PLANS There is still limited availability to reserve a cabin for the brand new Holland America MS Koningsdam cruise to the Southern Caribbean. We will depart Cypress by charter bus on January 28, 2017, and stay overnight in a hotel. We board the Koningsdam the next morning and cruise to Grand Turk, St. Thomas, San Juan and Half Moon Cay. We return to The Cypress on Sunday, February 5. Inside, Ocean View, Verandas and Veranda Suites are still available, but going fast.If you would like more information, please call Randi or stop by the Activities Desk.

Hilton Head Plantation E-MAIL Alert Services

As we are still into hurricane season, please take note…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 emergency updates. 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 TEEBy Gloria Rohr

The Second Saturday Golfers braved the hot August sunshine and played golf! The tournament ended with a tie, so there had to be a “chip-off” to determine the winning team. The winners were the foursome of Lois Hilger, Neil Meighan, Lou Mahoney and Bob Boyd. Closest to the pin for the ladies was Gloria Rohr and for the men, Bob Petersen. Thanks to Peggy Peirce for the chance to stop and cool off with refreshments. See you all next month!*Note: The Summer starting time is now 8:45 a.m.

Flower-PowerThe Flower Committee is looking for volunteers to help arrange the Dining Room table’s flower

displays. Not only will you be involved with helping to make the Dining Room beautiful, you will also have a great time making new friends and chatting it up while you work. The commitment is for only once a month, although you may come more often if you would like. For more information or to put your name on the schedule, please call Marilyn Lorenz at 843-681-6768 or Randi at the Activities Desk at 843-689-7018.

Life-LinesLife-lines are available in the Fitness Room and should be worn especially when you are using 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 Swim-ming Pool. NOTE: WHEN USING THE LIFELINES, PLEASE SIGN THEM OUT AND SIGN THEM IN ON THE SHEET PROVIDED.

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.

CROQUET Join your friends for a fun game of Croquet or, if you are new to the game, stop by and take a lesson. The following is the new Croquet schedule:Croquet Lessons: Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.Croquet Play: Sundays at 2:00 p.m.If you would like more information on Croquet, please call Jerry Darnell or Lois Hilger.

COMPUTERASSISTANCE

If you would like to learn how to use your smart phone, tab-let or computer, stop by the Computer Room any Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A group of very computer-savvy high-schoolers will be at The Cypress to help you and answer any questions you might have regard-ing these gadgets. They will also show you how to navigate My.Cypress to make it easier for you to sign up for activities and dining reservations.

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WALKING AND BIKE SAFETY

A MESSAGE FROM ALL WHO SHARE THE ROADWe who ride BICYCLES and we who enjoy WALKING would appreciate it if when you see us walking or on our bikes, PLEASE SLOW DOWN AND CAREFULLY PASS. There are no sidewalks for us to travel on, so we walk or ride on the sides of the streets. Please drive cautiously while we share the roads. Thank you for your consideration.

1 Yoga with GayleThursday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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!

1 Town Hall Meeting with Sandy Bukoskey

Thursday, September 12:00 p.m.

The Cypress HallPlease join Sandy Bukoskey for a Town Hall meeting open to all members. This is a great time for Sandy to update you with all things relevant to The Cypress. She will also give you the opportunity to raise any questions or concerns you want addressed. Please mark your calen-dars for September 1, at 2:00 p.m. in The Cypress Hall.

2 BOCCE Friday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

9:00 a.m.The Bocce Court

Join Ron Sibley and other 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.

2 Friday Art Class with Leslie

Friday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 309:30-11:30 a.m.The Art Room

Leslie Barenberg continues her Fine Arts Class on Fridays. Join her for two hours of painting, pastels, sketching and more. This is a great way to learn, relax and meet new friends.

2 Rick Radcliff Leadsthe Cypress Coed Glee Club

Friday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 3010:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Living Room or Cypress HallAre you interested in being part of the Cypress’ Coed Glee Club? The group meets every week and music will be distributed at that time. Rick Radcliff is an accomplished pianist as well as Choral Director. He taught music and conducted choruses in the Hilton Head Schools for many years. He is now retired and is very excited to take on this project. No experience is required to join the Glee Club except a love of singing and music. No sign up is necessary, just join us in The Living Room or Cypress Hall at 10:30 a.m.

2 Needle-Nuts Handicrafts ClubFriday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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.

4 Sunday Discussion GroupSunday, September 4, 11, 18, 26

9:30 a.m.The Living Room

The Discussion group meets every Sunday. The group starts off with a half-hour of silent meditation in Quaker tradition. An hour of open discussion of social, spiritual and humanitarian issues fol-low. Recent topics included tolerance, local interfaith initiatives, changes in violence over the centuries and being judgmental. Half of the present attendees are from The Cypress and others join them from different parts of Hilton Head Island. All faiths are welcome to attend this very informative and spritual gathering.For more information please call Walt Harlos at 843-342-3661 or Jerry Darnell at 843-681-2267.

4 John Miller—Chapel Without Walls Sunday Service

Sunday, September 4, 11, 18, 259:30 a.m.

The Cypress HallThe Chapel Without Walls conducts its worship services in Cy-press Hall at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. The services are followed by an open forum and discussion. The entire program (service and discussion) will last approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.The Chapel Without Walls is an interdenominational, inclusive, progressive worship community which attempts to appeal to inquisitive, open-minded people. For more information, please call John Miller at 843-682-2323.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

OF AUGUSTSANTAEGA FIELDS

Santaega Fields has been with The Cypress for the past five years. She works full time as a Dietary Aide in The Preston Health Center. Connie Altmeyer, Santaega’s Supervisor, had this to say in a letter about Santaega. “During the time when I (Connie) was out of the office, Santaega took over the

responsibilities of ensuring supplies were ordered, diet sheet updated, changes were made (sometimes there can be several during the day), and ensuring newadmissions were greeted and preferences obtained. Communicating effectively within the department to see that everything ran smoothly, as well as assisting in making sure there was coverage if someone called out.Santaega handled all of these responsibilities on top of her normal daily duties. She welcomed the challenge and rose to the top to ensure the department didn’t miss a beat in my absence. Santaega always strives to learn all facets of the department even though it is outside her job descriptions and consistently volunteers to take on more responsibility.”

Congratulations Santaega Fields, Employee of the Month of August, 2016.

CLINIC CORNER

WHAT CAN THE CYPRESS CLUB CLINIC DO FOR YOU?

DID YOU KNOW THAT THEY…

Give Injections, Remove Sutures, Provide Wound and Foot Care, Do Ear Flushes, Lab Work, Antico-agulation Testing, Treatment of General Complaints

of Not Feeling Well.The Clinic Staff:

Susan Corkery, NPKelly Ruckno, NP

Juanita Greene, LPNAnn Harrison, AdministratorDr. Hall, Medical Director

The Clinic is open Monday thru Friday8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Appointments are encouragedPlease call: 843-682-7116

NOTES FROM HEALTH AND SAFETY

By Jessica HuntGuess what’s coming…Flu Season! And, the Cy-press Clinic is ready, willing and able to protect us.The Cypress Clinic provides the high-dose Flu Vac-cine, the Trivalent, which is 4-times stronger than the standard vaccine. This particular vaccine treats three common Flu strains and is recommended for people over 65 years-of-age. Most vaccines take up to two weeks to become effective, and so the Clinic anticipates beginning shots the last week of September, thereby providing us with maximum coverage during the major part of the Flu season. A flyer will alert us to the exact days for the shots. Stay tuned…

September’s Dimension of WellnessHealth Services Here are some suggestions to prepare yourself for your next ap-pointment with your health care practitioner:

• Make a list of your concerns and prioritize them. Take information with you – bring your medication list includ-ing all over the counter and vitamin supplements that you take, even if you’ve taken them only occasionally.

• Bring your insurance cards as well as the name and number for all other physicians and medical providers that you see.

• Make sure you bring your glasses and hearing aids. Let the doctor and their staff know if you are hard of hearing or have vision difficulties. For example, tell them “My hearing makes it hard to understand everything you are saying. It helps a lot when you speak slowly.”

• Consider bringing a family member or a friend. Your companion can take notes for you, remind you what you wanted to discuss, and help remember what the doctor said.

• Plan to update your doctor. Let him/her know what has happened in your life since your last visit. If you have been to the emergency room, had appointments with specialists, or change in medical status, let your doctor know right away.

• Mention any changes you have noticed in your appetite, weight, sleep, energy, or memory.

• Be honest. It is tempting to say what you think the doctor wants to hear, but this is not in your best interest. The doctor can suggest the best treatment only if you say what is really going on.

• Share any symptoms. Be clear and concise when describ-ing your symptoms. Your description helps the doctor identify the problem. Questions to ask yourself about your symptoms:

o What exactly are my symptoms?o Are the symptoms constant? o Does anything I do make the symptoms better?

Or worse?o When did the symptoms start?o What time of day do they happen? o How long do they last? (Seconds? Days?) o How often do they occur? o Do they seem to be getting worse or better?o What activities do your symptoms prevent you

from doing?

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5 HAPPY LABOR DAY5 Labor Day Cook-Out

Monday, September 510:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

The Cypress Dining RoomMeet your friends and enjoy an old-fashioned Labor Day Cook-Out featuring all your favorite BBQ items.Please make your reservations at the Hostess Desk or by calling 843-689-7099

7 Shopping Day in SavannahWednesday, September 7Departing at 9:00 a.m.The Oglethorpe Mall

Board the bus and take a leisurely ride to Savannah. We will have two hours to shop at the Oglethorpe Mall before meeting the bus to take us to Chili’s for a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will stop at the strip mall, which houses Chico’s and Talbot’s, to “shop until we drop!” This is always a popular outing and we only have room for 24 members, so sign up fast. Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Activities Desk.

7 Qigong with LindaWednesday, September 7, 14, 21, 28

10:00 a.m.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.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.

7 “Talking Wall Street” with Bill Dix

Wednesday, September 711:00 a.m.

The Cypress HallCypress Member Bill Dix will lead a one-hour informal discussion on the Stock Market. Election Day is only 62 days away! Scary isn’t it? How will our economy and the market react to a victory by Predictable Hillary or Unconventional Donald? How could it affect our long term investment planning? Bill will have reports from several of Wall Street’s largest firms and then we can talk about why it may be a non-event to most Americans. 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 on My.Cypress or at the Activities Desk.

7 Half-Yearly St. Patrick’s Day

CelebrationWednesday, September 7

4:30 p.m.The Cypress Bar and Lounge Area

If you didn’t have enough St. Patrick’s Day last March, join Pat Foley and Paul Murphy for a half-year celebration including songs, food, drinks and FUN! Pat will be staying and playing during dinner service as well. She loves requests, so start thinking of your favorite songs now.Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Activities Desk.

9 The Hilton HeadChoral Society:

This Land I Love Friday, September 9

Departing at 7:15 p.m.$25.00 per ticket

What better time than an election year to celebrate this great nation of ours with a musical tribute to all she stands for and the beautiful country we call home. This concert is full of music that speaks to your heart and national spirit including “American Anthem” from Ken Burns’ documentary, “The War;” Woody Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land;” an all-Americana suite from Z. Randall Stroope – “American Rhapsody;” and songs that speak to the soul of our nation with “What a Wonderful World,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and much more. You’ll enjoy hearing and seeing the many Cypress members who lend their voices to the Hilton Head Choral Society. Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Activities Desk and indicate if you need a ticket, a ride on the bus or both. 10 Second Saturday

Golf Saturday, September 10

8:45 a.m. The Cypress Lounge

Hi 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 September 17. 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 on My.Cypress or in the Golf Sign Up Book at the Activities Desk and indicate whether you would like to stay for lunch in the Dining Room.

Joke of the Month…YOU THINK ENGLISH IS EASY?

Submitted by Karen BrantI think a retired English teacher was bored...THIS IS GREAT! Read all the way to the end................. This took a lot of work to put together! 1) The bandage was wound around the wound. 2) The farm was used to produce produce. 3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. 4) We must polish the Polish furniture.. 5) He could lead if he would get the lead out. 6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert. 7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present. 8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum. 9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. 10) I did not object to the object. 11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid. 12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row. 13) They were too close to the door to close it. 14) The buck does funny things when the does are present. 15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line. 16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow. 17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail. 18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear. 19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests. 20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend? Let’s face it - English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muf-fins weren’t invented in England or French fries in France . Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. And why is it that writers write but fingers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce and hammers don’t ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn’t the plural of booth, beeth? One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese? One index, 2 indices? Doesn’t it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it? If teachers taught, why didn’t preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats veg-etables, what does a humanitarian eat? Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell? How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which, an alarm goes off by going on. English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all. That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible. PS. - Why doesn’t ‘Buick’ rhyme with ‘quick’?

NEW MEMBERS IN SEPTEMBER:

Jim Warthen from Illinois to Building B Ivan and Betty Bush from Hilton Head Plantation to Building B Walt and Katherine Becker from Hilton Head Plantation to Building A Marge Simpson from Moss Creek to Building B Buzz and Pat Berger from Palmetto Hall to Building B Bob and Pam Savage from Long Cove to Outerbridge Circle

HELEN SIBLEY, KAREN BRANT, SANDY BUKOSKEY AND SUE MILLER for proofreading and correct-ing the newsletter.PEGGY PEIRCE for serving lemon-ade and Ginger Snaps to our thirsty and hungry golfers.GLORIA ROHR for volunteering to arrange the Second Saturday Golf Tour-nament this month.ANNIE COUGHLIN AND EVELYN KOWTKO for arranging the art work featured in the Internet Gallery.JULIE WHELAN AND THE LI-BRARY COMMITTEE for keeping our Library up to date.BETTY MULHOLLAND for updating the card catalogue. JESSICA HUNT for her Health and Safety Article.MARILYN LORENZ AND THE FLOWER COMMITTEE for making the flower arrangements for The Cypress Dining Room tables every week.CONNIE RATHMAN AND JEAN COOK for displaying their beautiful artwork in the Internet Gallery.

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12 Beach Walk with Heidi

Monday, September 12, 19, 26 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, LEASHED dogs are now allowed on the beach.

12 Art Classes with Leslie

Monday, September 12, 19, 26 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

The Art RoomLeslie has creative ideas that she will share with all artists who wish to join the class. We invite all Cypress artists to join Leslie as she explains and teaches different techniques she will bring to her classes. No sign-up is necessary.

12 Rose Hill MansionTour and Lunch

Monday, September 12Departing at 10:30 a.m.

$40 per person including tour and lunch

If you have never toured The Rose Hill Man-sion, now is your chance. Rose Hill Mansion is an historic site in Bluffton, South Carolina, that preserves the antebellum plantation home of Dr. & Mrs. John William (1803-1868) & Caroline (1815-1864) Kirk, a wealthy planter and physi-cian. The original Rose Hill Plantation property of 1880 acres was a wedding gift from James Brown Kirk to his eldest daughter, Caroline in 1838. Construction on the plantation house was begun in 1858. The land was used to grow cotton, rice and indigo during these years. Rice and cotton were the primary cash crops and salt was harvested from the nearby brackish creeks. During the tour you will have the opportunity to learn the complete history of the mansion and view the hundreds of artifacts that are housed in the many rooms. After the tour you will be treated to a very delicious luncheon buffet pre-pared by the Rose Hill Mansion’s culinary team. The buffet will feature different salad choices, homemade breads and outstanding desserts.Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Activi-ties Desk.

12 Sue Britt’s Ladies

Afternoon Bible Study

Monday, September 12, 19, 26

1:00 p.m.The Game Room

Sue Britt’s Monday After-noon Bible Study begins by sharing some light refreshments while greet-ing each other and any new ladies who are join-ing the class for the first time. The class should be ready to open their study at 1:15 p.m.Sue will have a schedule for the Fall to hand out and she will move ahead with The Triumphal Entry of Jesus Into Jerusalem during this session. If you have not attended before, please feel very welcome to join the class for the fall. Each of the sessions stands alone and their aim is to have an open and free discussion where everyone’s questions can be considered, and ev-eryone’s participation is encouraged, both those who have lots of Biblical knowledge and those who have none!If you would like to join the class, please come and bring your own Bible. If you don’t have one, please call Sue and she will provide one for you. They use a small guide by N.T. Wright to guide their discussions. As the class will be doing only the last six lessons in the Fall, Sue will provide anyone new with a copy of the lessons. Remember - no Biblical knowledge is necessary to be a part of our group! If you are interested, please call Sue Britt, 843-681-7553.

A GOOD-BYE FROM ELEANOR MOORE

Cypress member Eleanor Moore, who had lived in the A building since 2007, decided to join her son and his family in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Years before Eleanor moved to The Cypress her sister, Cira Roche, was a member. Cira was a very talented artist who had a home in The Rookery before moving to The Cypress. Cira loved to sit outside and enjoy the view from her patio. It inspired her to create the oil painting now hanging over the fireplace in The Cypress Club House. The painting was left to Eleanor who now bequeaths it to The Cypress for all to enjoy for years to come. The painting will not only be loved for its beauty, but it will be a fond memory of both those who knew Cira and, of course, Eleanor Moore.

INTERNETGALLERY

Jim Lochridge and Marian TaylorFor the month of September we are featuring two very gifted artists.JIM LOCHRIDGE: Cypress Member, Jim Lochridge began Oil Painting after retiring in 1988. He worked as a ceramic engineer for thirty-nine years for a Cleveland-based specialty chemical company which had numerous foreign subsidiary companies. He and his wife Dorothy lived in Latin America and Spain for many years before returning to Cleveland. Jim started painting as a hobby while in Spain where they spent many Winters before retiring and building a house in Hilton Head Plantation. Jim never had an art lesson, but learned basic oil painting from a book written by a well-known Spanish artist. Jim and Dorothy have been members of The Cypress for four years.MARIAN TAYLOR: Marian Taylor, a native of West Virginia was an Art Major at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia and a Commercial Art Major at Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. She spent 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 studied at workshops from Barbara Nechis, Judy Betts, Frank Webb, Bridget Austin, Nita Engle, Irving Shapiro, Wary Whyte, Joyce Na-gel, Don Theodore and former Cypress Member, Tom Ratliffe. Marian began serious painting in Watercolor when she moved to Hilton Head in 1993. She was juried into the Hilton Head Art League show in 1998. Since that time Marian has tried both Pastel and Acrylic mediums, but Watercolor remains her favorite. If you have a moment, please stop by the Internet Gallery and revel in the amazing talent of our Cypress Members.

CYPRESS COED

CHORUSDo you love to sing? Please join us at 10:30 every Friday in The Cypress Hall. Rick Radcliff is our talented director. No auditions necessary, just a love for singing.

Duplicate Bridge

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

Meeting Schedules for

SeptemberHealth & Safety Committee

Thursday, September 8, 2:00 p.m.

Library Committee

Friday, September 9, 2:00 p.m. in Private Dining Room

Buildings & Grounds Committee

Tuesday, September 13, 10:30 a.m.

My.Cypress Computer Committee

Wednesday, September 14, 10:00 a.m.

Activities and Welcoming Committees

Thursday, September 15, 2:00 p.m.

Food & Beverage CommitteeWednesday, September 21,

2:00 p.m.

Finance Committee MeetingThursday, September 15,

10:00 a.m.

Regime Board MeetingMonday, September 26,

10:00 a.m.

Members’ CouncilWednesday, September 28,

11:00 a.m.

14 First PresbyterianChurch Presents “Beau-fort County Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” Wednesday, September 14, 21, 28;

October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16Departing at 5:45

Limited to 26 members. First Presbyterian Church Hilton Head Island will present “Beaufort County Yesterday, Today and To-morrow” - its history, resources and environment, with a roster of outstanding speakers from the University of South Carolina Beaufort at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 14, through November 16. The programs are free and open to the public. The kickoff program will be Dr. Marlena Smalls, founder of the Hallelujah Singers, who will sing and tell stories based on the Gullah culture and heritage. September 14: World-renowned Gullah singer and storyteller Marlena Smalls will perform and tell stories from the Gullah culture. In 1985, she founded the Gullah Festival in Beaufort, which would celebrate the culture and preserve its many traditions, and by 1990, she had formed the Hallelujah Singers to preserve the melodies and storytelling unique to the South Carolina Sea Islands. In the movie, “Forest Gump,” she played Bubba’s mother. She has trav-eled all over the world performing for national and international dignitaries. In her music, Smalls brings to life images of slaves turning fields of soil with mule-drawn plows, fishing the inlets and digging for clams in the broad flatlands. September 21: Dr. J. Brent Morris - The Abolition-ist Transformation of Lowcountry Planter William Henry BrisbaneDr. J. Brent Morris is Associate Professor of History and Humanities Department Chair at USCB, direc-tor of the NEH institute “America’s Reconstruction: The Untold Story,” and historian to the Great Dismal Swamp Landscape Study. He received his PhD from Cornell University in 2010. His book, “Oberlin, Hotbed of Abolitionism: College, Community, and the Fight for Freedom and Equality in Antebellum America” was published by the University of North Carolina Press in 2014, and won the Henry Howe Prize for outstanding historical monograph. September 28: Dr. Steve Borgianini - No Where Else on Earth: The Ecology of the Sea IslandsDr. Borgianini is an Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at USCB. He earned his B.S. in Marine Science from Stockton University, his M.S. in Biology from Rutgers, and his Ph.D. in Ecol-ogy and Evolutionary Biology from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Borgianini and his students are studying the ecological effects of sea level rise on the long-term viability of coastal habitats. He is especially interested in the effects of coastal development on the high-salinity estuaries that characterize the Sea Island Coastal Region of South Carolina and Georgia.The programs are free and open to the public. De-tails: 843-681-3696.Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Activities Desk.

Sundaes on Mondays

Monday, September 12 and 26

12:00 p.m.The Cypress Lounge

Root Beer Floats FridayFriday, September 16

12:00 p.m.The Cypress Lounge

MonthlyHearing

ScreeningWednesday, September 7

10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.The Living Room

Dr. Gwozdz will be sending Au-diologist 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, September 1410:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

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

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COVERED PARKING SPACE, PLEASE

CALL NONA STORY AT 843-682-7177.

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16 CaregiversSupport Group

Friday, September 1611:00 a.m.

The Living RoomDid you know The Cypress sponsors a Caregiv-ers Support Group Meeting every third Friday of the month? The support group is made up of a loving group of caregivers who want to help each other and can identify all that is needed to care for a loved one. It also gives caregivers a chance to connect with others who have similar challenges. You will be able to share some laughter, tears, your feelings and a chance to reach out to others.The support group is led by Ann Martel, M.S.W., LISW, a Professional Support Leader who lives in Hilton Head Plantation. Ann has over 35 years of experience in Healthcare, Mental Healthcare, Senior and Hospice Care and private counseling related to illness, major transitions in life, stress, grief and caregiving.

20 SeptemberBirthday Dinner

Tuesday, September 206:00 p.m.

Cypress Dining RoomCelebrate your September birthday with other Cypress members born in September.Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Ac-tivities Desk and note if you are bringing a spouse or friend.

21 NationalFederation

of Low Vision: Compounding

Vitamins for Eye Health and CareWednesday, September 21

2:00 p.m.The Art Room

Stephens Pharmacy has provided presentations to the Federation many times in the past. Mem-bers always come away with more knowledge about special compounds for eye health. Many Doctors prescribe special compounds for eye health, and this lecture will educate you to know which ones are right for you. Don’t miss this lecture!

21 Wine and CheeseMember Mixer: Nifty-Fifties

with Bill LewisWednesday, September 21

4:30 p.m.The Cypress Hall

Enjoy a glass of wine and some tasty hors d’oeuvres while entertainer Bill Lewis takes you on a musical journey through the 1950’s greatest hits. You and your friends will have a great time boppin’ to the beat!Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Activities Desk.

22 Square Dancing Presentation by The Sun City Squares

Thursday, September 224:00 p.m.

The Cypress HallIt’s been a very long time since we’ve welcomed Square Dancers to The Cypress. The Sun City Squares will be at The Cypress on Thursday, Sep-tember 22. They will be demonstrating different Square Dances. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the show. However, they do more than Square Dance. They also will perform different line dances such as The Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle and Heidi’s favorite, the Chicken Dance. So, if you get the urge to get up and dance, you are all invited to join in. They will teach you the very easy steps to all these dances. Enjoy the Cypress’ delicious refreshments,too!Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Activities Desk.

23 Early History of the Church by Dr. John Miller

Friday, September 23, 30Departing at 9:00 a.m.

The Seabrook Community RoomDr. John Miller will be leading an 8-week class for The Chapel Without Walls on the early history of Christianity at The Seabrook Continuing Care Community. Each class will begin with a half-hour video lecture by Prof. Bart Ehrman of The University of North Carolina. Prof. Ehrman is an acclaimed teacher of the origins of Christianity. Following each lec-ture, John Miller will lead a discussion of the subject in that morning’s lecture. Lecture topics include “The Birth of Christianity,” The Religious World of Early Christianity,” and “The Historical Jesus.” Members of The Cypress as well as The Chapel Without Walls are invited and encouraged to attend the class. Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Activities Desk.

26 Afternoon BINGO Monday, September 26

4:00 p.m.The Cypress Hall

Join fellow Cypress Members BEFORE DINNER for an hour of BINGO. Fun and prizes for all winners! Please be sure to make your dinner reservations BEFORE you go to BINGO. Please sign up on My.Cypress or at the Activities Desk.

CYPRESS DISPLAYWe will continue our display

through SeptemberPeter Rohr’s Hand-Carved Wooden Boxes and Bowls

Peter Rohr’s interest in wood-working started back at his high school in Fort Lee, New Jersey, which had a terrific woodshop and teacher. The desk he still uses in his den here at The Cypress was made during those early days. There was some contin-ued woodworking during his career with Exxon, but it really was renewed when he retired to Hilton Head. Peter purchased a

wood turning lathe from a neighbor in Sea Pines along with his turning tools and guidance. The lathe was set up in the garage and over several years turned out lots of bowls of all shapes and sizes. Wood from the U.S., Central and South America were utilized, mainly Walnut, Cherry, Cedar, Mahogany, Poplar, Purpleheart, and Teak. These bowls are from the collection at his home in The Cypress and some have been put to use.In anticipation of moving to The Cypress, Peter shipped his lathe and all the cutting tools to his son in Pennsylvania. When he moved to The Cypress in 2008, he soon renewed his woodworking interest by purchasing a “Dovetail Jig” and starting to create small decorative wooden boxes with corner Dovetail or Corner joints. Some boxes are made of exotic woods such as Black or White Ebony, Zebrawood, Brazilian Cherry, Cocobolo, in addition to the U.S. sources such as Cedar, Basswood and Oak. The local lumber yards have some of the U.S. wood supplies available, and for overseas wood sources one uses various suppliers through catalogues or the internet. For special occa-sions, Peter gives some boxes to family members, but many or most fill the shelves in his den.Peter welcomes all to stop by at his casual garage/shop to see “works in progress.” Not much room for tools and wood supplies, but small wooden boxes are the answer for now.Be sure to stop by the Display Case in The Cypress Clubhouse Lobby to view this very creative exhibit.

Jerry Darnell’s Alice in Wonderland Needlepoint Pillows

This month Jerry Darnell will be displaying his handmade needle-point pillows. They depict the illustrations from the original book “Alice in Wonderland.” It was illustrated by Sir John Ten-niel, and his original drawings are held in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Recently the Museum worked with Ehrman Tapestry to create needlepoint designs of four

main characters from the story of the Prince of Hearts stealing the tarts. The four designs are the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, Alice, and the White Rabbit.

New Books in the Library for September

Black WidowBy Daniel SilvaBoth in regular and large print.Bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another spellbinding international thriller—one that finds the legendary Gabriel Allon grappling with an ISIS mastermind.Gabriel Allon, the art restorer, spy, and assassin described as the most compelling fictional creation “since Ian Fleming put down his martini and invented James Bond” (Rocky Mountain News), is poised to become the chief of Israel’s secret intelligence service. But on the eve of his promotion, events conspire to lure him into the field for one final operation. ISIS has detonated a massive bomb in the Marais district of Paris, and a desperate French gov-ernment wants Gabriel to eliminate the man responsible before he can strike again.Acclaimed novelist Daniel Silva has thrilled, entertained and educated readers with eighteen thoughtful and gripping spy novels featuring a diverse cast of compelling characters and ingenious plots that have taken them around the globe and back—from the United States to Europe, Russia to the Middle East. From its shocking opening to its explosive denouement in Washington, D.C., The Black Widow reveals itself as Silva’s most timely and powerful novel yet. Following the success of his smash hit The English Spy, this electrifying thriller showcases Silva’s consum-mate skill and brilliant imagination, and is sure to be a must read for his multitude of current and future fans.

Me Before YouBy Jojo Moyes Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordi-nary life—steady boyfriend, close family—who has barely been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex–Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life—big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel—and now he’s pretty sure he cannot live the way he is. Will is acerbic, moody, bossy—but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living. A Love Story for this generation and perfect for fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common—a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart?

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY

By Julia WhelanThe Library Committee wants to remind you that there is a great collection of classic books in the Living Room. There’s everything from Plutarch to Mark Twain or Robert Louis Stevenson. You’ll find the books in a cabinet on the left wall as you walk into the Living Room. They can be checked out just like any book from the main Library. Just record the book you’re taking in the regular sign-out binder on the Library desk. Enjoy these special books.The Preston Health Center is in need of Magazines. If you have any that you would like to donate, they would be very appreciative.

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16 SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES IN October (Mark your calendar):October 4: Doug Burke presents a talk on the Tumaini Fund USAOctober 7: Cypress’ Annual Fall Open HouseOctober 8: Chili Cook-off at Honey Horn featuring an entry by Chef EricOctober 9: Pride and Prejudice at the Arts CenterOctober 10: Life Long Learning Series: The Visible Universe led by Doyle Evans October 10: Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night Gala ConcertOctober 12: Life Long Learning Series: European Struggle to Settle North America October 13: Wine and Cheese Member Mixer: Pat Foley sings songs of Autumn October 19: Octoberfest and Beerfest: Nick DeMarco on Accordion October 21: Carte Boutique in Cypress HallOctober 24: Oyster Roast and DanceOctober 31: Halloween Big Band Party and Dance

9am Low-Impact Aerobics with Heidi

10am Yoga with Gayle in Cypress Hall

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Catholic Communion

Service in Preston Activities Room

11am Better Balance with Heidi in Cypress Hall

1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi 2pm Town Hall Meeting with

Sandy in Cypress Hall

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

in Fitness Room 9:30am Art Class with Leslie 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Cypress Coed Chorus with

Rick in Cypress Hall 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1:30pm Needle-Nuts Handicraft Club 3pm Dominoes in Game Room

9am Croquet Lessons and Play on Croquet Court

9:45am Depart for Publix and Walmart

10am Computer Training with High School Students

9:30am Sunday Discussion Group-All Welcome

9:30am John Miller’s Chapel Without Walls in Cypress Hall

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

2pm First Presbyterian Church Communion Service in Living Room

2pm Croquet Play on the Croquet Court

HAPPY LABOR DAY 9:30am Croquet Lessons on the Croquet Court

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi in

Cypress Hall 1pm Duplicate Bridge in Cypress

Hall 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi

9am Depart for Shopping in Savannah

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class with Heidi 10am Hearing Screening with Hope

Rowe 10am Qigong with Linda in Art Room 11am Talking Wall Street with Bill

Dix 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Basic Balance Class with Heidi 1:30pm Afternoon Sit and Be Fit Class 4:30pm St. Patrick’s Half-Birthday with

Pat Foley in the Lounge Area

9am Low-Impact Aerobics 10am Yoga with Gayle in Cypress

Hall 10am Sit and Be Fit 10am Catholic Communion

Service in Preston Activities Room

11am Better Balance with Heidi in Cypress Hall

1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi 2pm Health and Safety

Committee Meeting

9am Bocce with Ron 9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class with Heidi 9:30am Art Class with Leslie 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Cypress Coed Chorus with Rick

in Cypress Hall 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1:30pm Needle-Nuts meet in Art Room 2pm Library Committee in Private

Dining Room 3pm Dominoes in Game Room 7:15pm Depart for Hilton Head Choral

Society: This Land I Love

8:45am Meet for 2nd Saturday Golf Tournament

9am Croquet Lessons and Play on Croquet Court

10am Computer Training with High School Students

9:30am Sunday Discussion Group-All Welcome

9:30am John Miller’s Chapel Without Walls in Cypress Hall

11:30am All Saints Episcopal Church Service in The Preston

2pm Croquet Play on the Croquet Court

9:30am Beach Walk with Heidi 10am Bible Study 10:30am Depart for Rose Hill

Mansion Tour and Luncheon 11am Art Class with Leslie 11:30am Water Aerobics with Heidi 12pm Sundaes on Mondays 1:00pm Ladies Afternoon Bible

Study with Sue Britt 1pm Art Class with Leslie 1:30pm Low-Impact Aerobics with

Heidi

9:30am Croquet Lessons 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Building and Grounds

Committee Meeting 11am Better Balance with Heidi in

Cypress Hall 1pm Duplicate Bridge in Cypress

Hall 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class with Heidi in Fitness Room

10am My.Cypress Computer Committee Meets

10am Eyeglass Repair by Optical Solutions

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong with Linda 11am Water Aerobics with Barbara 1pm Basic Balance Class with Heidi 1:30pm Afternoon Sit and Be Fit Class 5:45pm First Presbyterian Series:

“Beaufort County Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”

9am Low-Impact Aerobics 10am Yoga with Gayle in Cypress Hall 10am Sit and Be Fit 10am Catholic Communion Service

in Preston Activities Room 10am Finance Committee Meeting 11am Better Balance with Heidi in

Cypress Hall 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi 2pm Activities and Welcoming

Committee

9am Bocce with Ron 9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class with Heidi in Fitness Room 9:30am Art Class with Leslie 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Cypress Coed Chorus with Rick

in Cypress Hall 11am Caregivers Support Group in

Living Room 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 12pm Root Beer Floats Friday 1:30pm Needle-Nuts meet in Art Room 3pm Dominoes

9am Croquet Lessons and Play on Croquet Court

9:45am Bus for Harris Teeter and Main Street

10am Computer Training with High School Students

9:30am Sunday Discussion Group-All Welcome

9:30am John Miller’s Chapel Without Walls in Cypress Hall

11:30am All Saints Episcopal Church Service in The Preston

2pm Croquet Play on the Croquet Court

9:30am Beach Walk with Heidi 10am Bible Study 11am Art Class with Leslie 11:30am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Art Class with Leslie 1:00pm Ladies Afternoon Bible

Study with Sue Britt 1:30pm Low-Impact Aerobics with

Heidi

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi in

Cypress Hall 1pm Duplicate Bridge 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi 6pm September Birthday Dinner

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi

10am Qigong with Linda 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1pm Basic Balance Class with Heidi 1:30pm Afternoon Sit and Be Fit Class 2pm Food and Beverage Comm. Mtg. 2pm National Fed. of Low Vision: Dr.

Fry from Stephens Pharmacy 4:30pm Wine and Cheese Member Mixer:

Nifty Fifties with Bill Lewis 5:45pm First Presbyterian Series:

“Beaufort County Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”

9am Low-Impact Aerobics 10am Yoga with Gayle in Cypress Hall 10am Sit and Be Fit 10am Catholic Communion Service

in Preston Activities Room 11am Better Balance with Heidi in

Cypress Hall 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi 4pm Sun City Squares: Square

Dancing Presentation

9am Bocce with Ron 9am Depart for John Miller’s

“History of The Church” at The Seabrook

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class with Heidi 9:30am Art Class with Leslie 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Cypress Coed Chorus with Rick

in Cypress Hall 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1:30pm Needle-Nuts meet in Art Room 3pm Dominoes

9am Croquet Lessons and Play on Croquet Court

10am Computer Training with High School Students

9:30am Sunday Discussion Group-All Welcome

9:30am John Miller’s Chapel Without Walls in Cypress Hall

11:30am All Saints Episcopal Church Service in The Preston

2pm Croquet Play on the Croquet Court

9:30am Beach Walk with Heidi 10am Regime Board Meeting 10am Bible Study 11am Art Class with Leslie 12pm Sundaes on Mondays 1pm Art Class with Leslie 1:00pm Ladies Afternoon Bible

Study with Sue Britt 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi 1:30pm Low-Impact Aerobics with

Heidi 4pm BINGO with Heidi

9:30am Croquet Lessons on Croquet Court

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 11am Better Balance with Heidi 1pm Duplicate Bridge in Cypress

Hall 1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class with Heidi in Fitness Room

10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10am Qigong with Linda in Cypress

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

Heidi 1:30pm Afternoon Sit and Be Fit Class

with Heidi in Fitness Room 5:45pm First Presbyterian Series:

“Beaufort County Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”

9am Low-Impact Aerobics 10am Yoga with Gayle in Cypress

Hall 10am Sit and Be Fit 10am Catholic Communion

Service in Preston Activities Room

11am Better Balance with Heidi in Cypress Hall

1:30pm Water Aerobics with Heidi

9am Bocce with Ron 9am Depart for John Miller’s

“History of The Church” at The Seabrook

9:30am Abs, Abs, Abs Class with Heidi 9:30am Art Class with Leslie 10am Sit and Be Fit with Heidi 10:30am Cypress Coed Chorus with Rick

in Cypress Hall 11am Water Aerobics with Heidi 1:30pm Needle-Nuts meet in Art Room 3pm Dominoes

10:30am Labor Day Cook-Out

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