Julius W. Abernethy, Maye Morrison Abernethy, Raenelle Abernethy, Robert Akins, Ethel Anderson, Bobbie Appleton, Fred Appleton, Margaret Beacham, Ada Beatty, Betty Bicknell, Emily Binning, Yancey Birdsong, John C. Boesch, Mary Ann F. Boesch, Cecil Bost, Charles Bost, Dixie Bost, James Richard Bost, Lois M. Bost, Marjorie Bowman, Tally Bowman, Frances Buchanan, Mary Ayers Campbell, Ira Cassel, Page Cassel, Lola Cheek, Raymond Cicirelli, Frank Clapp, Jr., Jackie Clark, Shirley Clifford, William Coltrane, Helen P. Comber, William R. Comber, Stephen Cooper, Emma Cummings, Harry L. Cummings, Jean DaVanzo, Jane T. Dellinger, Mary Lou Dixon, Inez Drum, Harriett F. Drye, Dale Eckard, Margaret Erikson, Vivian Estep, Sadie Faw, Caroline Femrite, Hawley Femrite, Murrell Deal Finger, Gladys R. Fletcher, Margaret M. Gabriel, Robert H. Gabriel, Lessie E. Gaddy, Forrest George, Virginia George, Henry Germond, Katherine Germond, Phyllis Gillikin, Joe Goble, Katheryn Goble, J. Emmett Griffin, Peggy C. Grimes, Faye Griswold, Robert D. Griswold, Doris J. Guill, Marie Hadle, Thomas Hadle, Michiko Hayhurst, Arlene Hoffman, Robert W. Hoffman, Guy Holland, Frankie Hoover, Christine Huckleberry, Donnie Huffman, Willard W. Huffman, Violet G. Hutchens, Samuel Irby, Virginia H. Irby, Geneva Deal Isenhour, Mary Jaeger, Walter Jaeger, Rosa Jarrett, Lilian Sue Jones, Duane Price Kline, Vola Knipp, Verna M. Krouse, Gerry Laube, Evelyn Shuffler Leaf, Jacqueline Leonard, Joe H. Leonard, Izetta Lingle, Elizabeth Lipscomb, Nathan Lipscomb, Fred N. Livengood, Glenn Love, Mary Love, William C. March, Pruella McKenzie, Ethel McMahan, Eleanor Messner, Paul J. Miller, Beulah Mae Mitchell, James R. Mitchell, Sr., Reitzel P. Moldin, Catherine L. Moore, Hoy Moose, Carole Morrison, Charles Moss, Muriel Newell, William A. Newell, Marion Obergfell, Paul Obergfell, John Pancoast, Katherine Pancoast, Anne B. Pendry, Clint Pendry, Frances I. Pickett, Dorothy Pierce, Lalah T. Pierce, Clarence Pierce, Jr., Gerry Propst, Annie Shuford Rankin, Sarah Reese, Leary Reid, Lillian Resnick, Robert H. Rogers, Marjorie Schell, John Settlemyre, Frances E. Setzer, Banks D. Shepherd, Anice Shuler, Charlie Shuler, Avis Shumaker, Marilyn E. Shumaker, Helen V. Sink, Catharine B. Smith, Herman Smith, Lester Smith, Margaret F. Smith, Rena Bray Smith, Sarah B. Snell, Gladys Snider, William J. Spain, Jr., Elliott B. Stewart, Edith Strunk, Lawrence N. Strunk, Helen S. Tatum, Richard L. Tatum, George Thomason, Ruth Thoni, Florence Throneburg, Anna Goode Turner, Zechariah Turner, Rose Vipond, Vera Wagoner, Dale C. Ward, Margaret R. Warlick, Esther W. Watkins, Hazel Wilfong, Charles D. Williams, Sylvia D. Wilson

Please notify Stephanie Fortner at sfortner@uchas.org or 828-465-8013 if a member’s name was omitted from the list or if you want to learn more about becoming a Julius Society member through the 50 x 50 Campaign.

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This special group of people will be remembered —FOREVER.

Julius Society — 159 Legacy Members

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A New Sheriff in Town Abernethy Laurels resident Carl Cardwell, 92 years old, became an official Catawba County Honorary Sheriff’s Deputy. Sheriff Don Brown and Newton Police Chief Vidal Sipe along with numerous representatives from both agencies took part in the Grant a DreamTM, a program through

UCHS that creates moments of joy for older adults. Carl never worked in law enforcement, but his mind tells a different story. “Dad served in the military, but never worked as a sheriff’s deputy,” shared Mark Cardwell, Carl’s son. In 1971, Carl’s friend became Sheriff in the Knoxville, TN area. That friend gave Carl a card to carry in his wallet that referred to him as an “Honorary Sheriff’s Deputy.” Nearly 50 years later, Carl still has this card and carries it with him. Carl was presented a plaque by Sheriff Brown, given a Bible with the oath of office, and a badge.

Careers that Love You Back Lake Prince Woods has teamed up with LeadingAge Virginia to promote community awareness of careers in the aging services workforce sector. Lake Prince Woods Executive Director Judy Raymond and Outreach Coordinator Allyssa Rogers visited Nansemond Suffolk Academy to present to

7th and 8th grade students on the “Careers That Love You Back” campaign from LeadingAge Virginia. “With our rapidly aging population, it’s important that we change the perception of jobs available in the health care industry. We want to raise awareness of the different career options in long term care,” shared Rogers. “We asked each student at Nansemond Suffolk Academy what they wanted to be when they grew up and then related the fields they chose to specific careers in health care.” “Careers That Love You Back” is a campaign to raise awareness of the diverse careers in the aging services workforce sector.

Welcome to Kaleidoscope! United Church Homes and Services continues to have lasting impact on our residents, team members, and community. We hope you will enjoy the stories behind our ministry, along with the people we serve and those that serve for the common good. Our mission, like that of a kaleidoscope, can clearly be seen and experienced – reflecting the beauty, culture, and values of our organization. Enjoy the read!

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As I write this message, the world, our nation, and our state are facing unprecedented change and challenges. There is overwhelming uncertainty, which leads to anxiety and fear for everyone, including those we serve and the people that are entrusted to care and serve them. First and foremost, I hope all of you are well and doing what you can to protect yourself, your family, friends and community. In the unprecedented times, I like to focus on the positive and on gratitude.

I am most grateful for... •Our residents and their families who have entrusted us with their care and have been patient

with us as we’ve had to make difficult decisions and put in place new measures to minimize the risk to our communities;

•The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated group of team members who are committed to safeguard the wellbeing, health and happiness of those that we serve. I recognize that many team members, especially those in our communities and programs, delivering services are providing extraordinary care in these uncertain times; and

•The opportunity to lead this ministry, and to carry on the legacy of the leaders who came before me.

If you are not currently keeping a gratitude journal, what better time than now to either begin or end your day by writing down the positives in your life. Focusing on the positive may help reduce anxiety and fear for you and those around you. We are all in this together, and we will get through this together! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and for being a part of the UCHS family and friends.

Lee Syria FROM THE CEO

A Night to Shine

“Therefore do not be anxious

about tomorrow, for

tomorrow will be anxious

for itself. Sufficient for the

day is its own trouble.”

Matthew 6:34

Abernethy Laurels resident Teresa Chappell missed out on many of life’s special moments, one of which was never attending the prom.

Night to Shine are prom events held throughout the world, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. These events give those age 14 and older an unforgettable night of pampering, dancing, music and

more. A Night to Shine was being held close by and with the help of team member, Tina Talbert, a plan was put into action.

A beautiful red dress, sparkly shoes, shiny jewelry, along with hair, make-up, and nails – Teresa received the ultimate prom preparation thanks to UCHS’s Grant a DreamTM program. Following a short pep rally, Teresa strolled down the red carpet where others cheered and welcomed her. She danced, had pictures taken, ate and was crowned prom queen.

This extraordinary prom experience was one that Teresa will remember for years to come – a special evening reserved for those that are just that – special.

Grimes Lane Dedicated United Church Homes and Services unveiled a new street sign on the Abernethy Laurels campus and ceremonially dedicated it in memory of Rev. Van D. Grimes and family. Rev. Grimes served on the staff of United Church Homes and Services in 1983, chaplain at Abernethy Laurels (then, Abernethy Center) and Administrator between 1984 and 1990.

Rev. Grimes was a native of Thomasville, NC and a graduate of Catawba College and Lancaster Theological Seminary. He served churches in Lexington, Conover and Claremont, NC. During his service with United Church Homes and Services and Abernethy Laurels, Rev. Grimes was responsible for expanding the residential living areas of the community. In addition to his commitment to the organization, wife, Edith Grimes, served as a member and secretary of the original Board of Directors of United Church Homes and Services. She is a current member of the organization’s Foundation Board and a member of the Legacy Committee.

“All streets within the community are named for past leaders as a tribute to their service and dedication to the organization,” shared Lee Syria, CEO of United Church Homes and Services. “It is with heartfelt generosity that we recognize the Grimes family and are pleased to dedicate Grimes Lane.”

Anonymous (9), Mary B. Abernethy, Ellen Adams, Karol Akins, Greg Alcorn, Missie Alcorn, Selena Arney, William Arney, Dora Carol Ball, Joe Beaman, Judy Beaman, Nancy Beard, Edward M. Berdick, Larry Bolick, Edith Bolick, David Boone, Karen Boone, Gretchen Bost, Dosia Carlson, Lois Carnahan, Donna W. Carroll, Emily Childs, Peg Cicirelli, Kenneth Clapp, Don Clark, Jean Claud, Robert C. Claud, Melva Cooper, Ginger Cranford, Betty Curlee, Ivey Curlee, Jr., John DaVanzo, Beth Deal, Amy Deal, J. Ray Deal, Betty Dickinson, Shelley Early, Brenda Eckard, Pat Edwards, Robert B. Edwards, Joyce Faison, Donald Flick, Jo Anne Flick, Jodon Anne Flick, Jack H. Frank, Sr., Inez P. Freeman, Doris Gaddis, John Gaddis, Judy Gallagher, John Gayle, Lorraine Gayle, Linda Goble, Lucille Grandmaison, Edith Grimes, Caroline Grisette, Nancy Gunderson, Paula Haissig, Hildur Harris, R. G. Harris, Michael Hartwell, Sandra M. Hartwell, Duane Hass, Joan Hass, Dorothy Hill, David Y. Hirano, Sandra E. Hirano, Jeffery Hoffman, Marcia Hoffman, Curt Holmquist, Lorraine Holmquist, Fallon Holt, Bonita Hooper, Michael Hooper, Parker D. Howell, III, R. Leroy Howell, Ralph Howell, Jr., Tammy Howell, Lois Hunt, James Hunt, Tom Innes, Diane Richter, Carol Johanningsmeier, Martha Johnson, Anne Jones, Kelli M. King, Charlie Lambert, Elizabeth Lambert, Beverly Lanzer, Burton Laskin, Harriette Laskin, Homer Laube, Mabel Lawing, Marguerite T. Leonard, Henry Lister, Hunter March, Jennifer March, Linda Mathias, Amber McIntosh, Kevin McIntosh, Phyllis Morrell, Robert Morrell, Anne Moss, Barbara Murray, Lynn Nelson, Catherine Olive, Hubert Olive, Constance Pomeroy, Leslie K. Pomeroy, Jr., Robert Pratt, Connie Pratt, Caroline Reid, Aimee Reimann, Lynne Reyburn, Jerry Rhyne, Marion Rhyne, Greg Rossidivito, Douglas P. Russell, Darwin Samples, Donna Scott, Roland Scott, Greg Scott, Sherry Scott, Evelyn P. Sell, Kenneth D. Sell, Betty Settlemyre, Eulene Shepherd, Henry Simpson, Catherine S. Smith, Edward L. Smith, Eva Smith, Sue Smith, Susan Sowers, Tommy Sowers, James Stakes, Karen Stakes, Susan Stone, Ann Stroup, Ron Stroup, Lee Syria, Brad Thie, Debbie Thie, Elaine Weller, Nelson Weller, Mary Wesley, Bill Zook, Jim Zook

Julius Society — 155 Living Members

Exciting News for the 50 x 50 Campaign

Forty new legacy donors have joined the Julius Society through the 50 by 50 Campaign. If you want information on how to leave a legacy gift to UCHS Foundation, please contact nbeard@uchas.org or 828-465-8008.

Left: A group of Piedmont Crossing Julius Society members gathered to welcome four new members after a 50 by 50 pinning ceremony at Piedmont Crossing.

Catawba County Philanthropy Luncheon Deemed Success

Friends filed the ballroom at Rock Barn Country Club in Conover, NC to celebrate UCHS philanthropy. Rev. Dr. Donald Flick and Mrs. Jo Anne Flick were honored for their visionary leadership and long-time dedicated serve to UCHS. A new video production was unveiled titled, “Reaching Out and Serving Others.” Mrs.

Judy Conover, a tenant at Emmanuel’s Place, a UCHS affordable housing community, shared the importance of her community as defined by the four “F’s” – fun, friendship, fellowship and family.

To date, $63,000 has been raised from the event. Special thanks to event sponsors – Anthony & Brown, PLLC, Southern Pharmacy Services, Gretchen Bost, Larry and Edith Bolick , and Kevin and Amber McIntosh.

Philanthropy UCHS FOUNDATION NEWS

Thank you to our 314 friends who have made a provision in their will or estate plan to leave a legacy gift to United Church Homes and Services (UCHS) Foundation. We are thankful that we are in your life story.

Monday, June 1, 2020

17th Annual UCHS Foundation Golf Tournament sponsored by Sodexo.

Special thanks to our early sponsors: Southern Pharmacy Services, Sue Smith, Tony and Carol Stutts, First UCC Foundation, Poyner Spruill, LLP, Transamerica Retirement Solutions and Hunter March Insurance.

Contact Stephanie Fortner at 828-465-8013 or sfortner@uchas.org to sign up a team or to become a sponsor.

Saturday, June 20, 2020 Thank you to our sponsors for the inaugural race to be held in partnership with Thomasville Parks and Recreation.

Presenting Sponsor: Novant Health

Gold Sponsors: Steele Group Architects and Southern Pharmacy Services

Silver Sponsors: Piedmont Crossing Residents Association and Tarheel Paper & Supply

Get up-to-date information about all events at www.uchas.org/uchs-foundation.

Did you know? CHARITY aims to relieve the pain of a particular social problem. PHILANTHROPY attempts to address the root cause of the problem.

At UCHS Foundation we raise funding and awareness through charity and philanthropy.

UCHS In the News

May 12 Lunch and Learn at Lake Prince Woods Suffolk, VA May 16 Abernethy Laurels 5K and 1 Mile Strut Newton, NC May 19 Lunch and Learn at Piedmont Crossing Thomasville, NC May 28 Lunch and Learn at Abernethy Laurels Newton, NC June 1 17th Annual UCHS Foundation Golf Tournament Conover, NC September 8 Julius Society Dinner Newton, NC September 15 Julius Society Dinner Suffolk, VA September 22 Julius Society Dinner Thomasville, NC

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Congratulations to Dan Kwitowski, Human Resources and Payroll Manager at Carolina SeniorCare for achieving the Senior Certified Professional designation from the Society for Human Resources Management, SHRM-SCP.

Lake Prince Woods’ Chaplain Gary Newsome graduated from the Nollau Institute and is now a Diakonal Minister. The year-long program is designed to develop quality servant leaders.

Blair White, below left, Marketing Director at Piedmont Crossing and Megan Smith, below right, Director of Social Services at

Abernethy Laurels have been selected to be Fellows with the 2020 LeadingAge NC Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is a year-long program designed to develop statewide aging services leaders.

The Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce recently thanked Piedmont Crossing Executive Director Doug Russell for his service to their board. Russell has been involved with the Chamber for several years and served as Board Chair in 2018-2019.

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Palestine United Methodist Church and Matthew’s Place are Family

A loving friendship began this past December when tenants at Matthew’s Place asked for groceries on their Christmas list. Robi Cagle, a Christian Ministries’ volunteer asked if her church, Palestine United Methodist Church (PUMC), could adopt Matthew’s Place tenants. The friendship continues to blossom. In addition to holiday gifts, singing and praying, Palestine United Methodist Church has provided cookouts, parties, BINGO, and more. In February,

several Matthew’s Place tenants visited PUMC and personally thanked them. Tenant Blanch Rush (above) sang a special song as a tribute to the congregation. What began as a gesture of kindness one December, has grown into a loving relationship. “We are family,” shared Cagle.

UCHS Foundation

exists to solicit,

safeguard and disperse

funds in support of the

charitable mission of

UCHS with special

emphasis on financial

assistance for current

and future residents

and staff.

New Technologies Enhance Care Exciting Tech News! The rehabilitation and nursing departments at Abernethy Laurels, Piedmont Crossing and Lake Prince Woods have implemented a direct interface between the therapy electronic medical record (EMR) and the nursing EMR. This new interface will improve processes, communications, and ultimately higher quality care.

“A primary goal of the UCHS IT Department is to improve processes and communications,” shared Brantley Larew, IT Director. “United Church Homes and Services has more exciting new communication

technologies planned to provide value to all stakeholders.”

A Small Donation Makes a Big Impact Georgie Sandefur enjoys her role as dietary server at Lake Prince Woods. She loves serving others and has a philanthropic heart.

Georgie has donated 95 dolls to the Lake Prince Woods Healthcare Center Memory Support Area. Dolls are known to ease anxiety and stress. They may also be used as an alternative method to decrease anxiety. Residents often view the dolls as children and become occupied throughout the day with taking care of them. “When I walk down the hallway and see the dolls on

display or see a resident holding one, it just warms my heart,” shared Georgie. With a heart of gold, Georgie has made an impact on the residents and team members at Lake Prince Woods and the love has been returned tenfold.

Pigs in the City Design Time Uptown Lexington Inc. is hosting the popular public art project “Pigs in the City,” which consists of fiberglass pigs that are decorated by different sponsors and placed throughout the district. It is a great tourist draw for the City of Lexington. Carolina SeniorCare is excited to be a part of “Pigs in the City.” A fun-filled art competition was held at the Day Center to see who could design the most unique pig for Carolina SeniorCare. There were twelve art submissions from participants and team members. Team members, Jeff Taylor and Kim Tahirkheli, combined the ideas to create an overall design that best represented Carolina SeniorCare.

Get a peek of the Carolina SeniorCare pig at the May 15 launch party. “Pigs in the City” will be on display May 15 – October, 2020 downtown Lexington.

UCHS Leaders Recognized United Church Homes and Services (UCHS) Foundation held the fourth annual Philanthropy Luncheon at Rock Barn Country Club on February 27. Rev. Dr. Don Flick and Mrs. Jo Anne Flick were recognized for their leadership and support of UCHS.

Rev. Dr. Don Flick came to United Church Homes and Services in 1980 as Administrative Assistant and Director of Development. He became a leader in the field of aging and retirement living and was active on the state and national levels. Don served in many roles throughout his duration with the organization and mastered many visionary projects. In 1984, Don became the

CEO of UCHS and led the corporation through a period of phenomenal growth. Under his leadership, UCHS grew from one community, Abernethy Laurels, to a multi-faceted ministry. Rev. Dr. Don Flick retired from UCHS in 1997.

Mrs. Jo Anne Flick was a member of the UCHS staff from 1984 through 1993. She served in numerous capacities at Abernethy

Laurels including Village Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator. In 1994, post retirement, Jo Anne offered her time and talent to develop a resale store in Newton where proceeds would benefit United Church Homes and Services. The Gift and Thrift resale shop opened in Newton and served UCHS and the community successfully for many years. Though UCHS no longer operates Gift and Thrift, they are still involved with the store through LINC Ministries who oversees the thrift store and other community programs with the support of Don and Jo Anne Flick.

“The Flicks have continued to be friends and supporters of United Church Homes and Services for more than 40 years,” shared Lee Syria, President/CEO of United Church Homes and Services. “It is my hope that this ministry continues to carry their legacy forward and make them proud.”

Rev. Dr. Donald Flick and Mrs. Jo Anne Flick received a beautiful engraved vase that read: “With greatest appreciation, we are proud to honor Rev. Dr. Donald Flick and Mrs. Jo Anne Flick for decades of unwavering support, guidance and dedication to United Church Homes and Services.”

Don and Jo Anne Flick

Guest speaker Judy Connor