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Welcome New Cypress Members!

New January Move-ins

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Susan Durham A-103

Debra Hickman D-508

Sue Howell C-407

Upcoming Events

Cypress Member Dr. Robert Cooley Wednesday, March 9, 2016

7:30 pm Community Hall

WTVI Studio Tour Thursday, March 17, 2016

Depart at 9:00 am

*Sign up for all these February Activities in the

Activities Book under Upcoming Events.

Blood Pressure Checks are given by the Resident Services department in the Clubhouse.

Feel free to stop by anytime.

Podiatrist Visit~Dr. Catherine Healy Thursday, February 18, 2016

10:00 am - 2:40 pm Art Room / Game Room

Dr. Catherine Healy, DPM comes to The Cypress once a month on the 3rd Thursday to see members for foot care. Please call her assistant, Jennifer

Delorm at either 704-525-1865 or 704-641-0483 to make an appointment. Or you may sign up for an appointment in the Activities Book at the Activities Desk if that is more convenient for you under the blue Podiatrist tab in the back of the book. Cash and checks accepted. Please direct questions to Jennifer Delorm at the numbers above.

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OnSite Dermatology Wednesday, February 3, 2016

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Art Room

OnSite Dermatology visits on the 1st Wednesday of each month for skin care treatment and services. For appointments or questions please call 877-345-5300.

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Audibel Hearing Center Tuesday, February 2, 2016

10:00 - 11:00 am College Room

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

Mackenzie Pearce, hearing instrument specialist.

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Activity Cancellation Policy Effective January 2016

If 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.

Announcements From Ashton Director of Fitness & Wellness

Cypress Fitness Presentation Tuesday, February 2nd at 1:00 pm in the College Room. A special presentation on fitness programming for residents at The Cypress including special services, classes, and how to get started. Friday, February 5th is National Wear Red Day: This is for the whole Cypress community to bring awareness and unite to prevent heart disease and stroke. Every Friday for the month of February: Blood Pressure checks will be conducted from 10:30 am -11:00 am & 11:30 am - 12:30 pm right outside of Fitness Center. *Sign-up sheets for the blood pressure checks will

be at the Activities Desk.

Ashton

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Super Bowl 50!!! Panthers vs. Broncos

Sunday, February 7, 2016 6:00 pm

Community Hall

The Big Game will be shown on the “Big Screen” in C ommun i t y

Hall on Sunday, February 7th when the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos face off against each other for the title of Super Bowl

Championship. Super Bowl 50 will be hosted in the city of Santa Clara, Ca. at the state-of

-the-art Levi’s® Stadium, which is the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the United States. We will be serving a delicious variety of game day food: hotdogs, wings, nachos, dessert and more. Be sure to sign up so that we can plan a c c o r d i n g l y . Wine, beer & full bar will be provided. See you on the fifty-yard line! Bring a buck to pick a square on the big board to guess the final score. *Please sign up under #7 in the

Activities Book by February 4th for a Super Party!

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Dixieland Jazz: The Roaring Twenties & Thirties

“Strictly Dixie” Thursday, February 11, 2016

7:30 pm

Community Hall

The Dixieland Band, “Strictly Dixie” started in 2003 when several musicians formed a musical group to celebrate Mardi Gras for St. Thomas Aquinas Church. After many rehearsals and

a search for appropriate music and outfits ‘Strictly Dixie” was formed. Since then they have preformed for many local communities. The 9 member band with a singer includes all the traditional instruments of this type of ensemble and plays music from the Jazz era of the roaring twenties and thirties. *Please sign up under #11 in the Activities Book.

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Member Roundtable Meeting Wednesday, February 3, 2016

10:00 am Community Hall

During this roundtable, Marc Puntereri will give an update on the plans for our new pool and wellness center.

Member Roundtable Meeting Wednesday, February 17, 2016

10:00 am

Community Hall

During this roundtable, we will discuss all of the health services that you have available to you as a member of The Cypress.

~~~No Exercise Classes these two days~~~

CPCC Theatre

“I Love a Piano: The Music of Irving Berlin” Sunday, February 21, 2016

Depart at 1:45 pm

Tickets: $16.00

“I Love a Piano” is the celebration of the music and lyrics of one of America’s most prolific songwriters Irving Berlin. Containing

over sixty of Irving Berlin’s most beloved songs, the show includes such classics as “Blue Skies”, “There’s No

Business Like Show Business”, “Puttin’ on the Ritz”,

“White Christmas”, “God Bless America” and of course “I Love a Piano”.

Join us for an afternoon of fun. *Please sign up under #21 in the Activities Book by February 19th.

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Special Valentine’s Dinner “Surf & Turf”

Celebrated on Saturday, February 13th 5:00 - 8:00 pm

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Evening Social Bridge Monday, February 22, 2016

7:30 pm Community Hall

Evening Social Bridge is for all levels of play and players only rotate at your own table. All Cypress members are welcome to join us for an evening of fun and social interaction. You do not have to have

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

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“Lunch & Learn” with Cypress Dietitian

Kathy Weidner Monday, February 29, 2016

11:45 am - 1:00 pm in the Garden Room

Topic: Heart Health

Heart Health for H e a r t M o n t h ! Understanding the 2015 Dietary Guidelines with

special focus on: Eggs – how many can we eat a week now? Does it impact our serum cholesterol? Butter versus margarine versus olive oil! And – the risks and benefits of eating red meats!

*Please call Kathy Weidner to reserve a place at the table! 704-

714-5551

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Painting Classes with Bruce Chandler Wednesdays, February 10 & 24, 2016 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Art Room

All levels are welcome and encouraged to participate, even beginners!

We will have two classes in February with Art Teacher, Bruce Chandler on Wednesday, February 10th and 24th from 10 am to 1 pm in

the Art Room. Bruce Chandler is a seasoned teacher, having taught classes for forty seven years. She is a go with the flow teacher in that students may paint in their preferred medium in a class with different mediums being used. She feels that students learn more in such classes with the opportunity seeing how various mediums are used. Watercolors will be utilized in the beginning for ease of mobility as this instructor will bring supplies to utilize while being introduced to some of the basics that apply to all mediums. At the point that a student has a medium preference, then said student will purchase supplies and will begin his or her individual journey. *Sign up under #10 in the Activities book.

Mardi Gras Buffet Tuesday, February 9, 2016

5:00 - 8:00 pm

To celebrate Mardi Gras, we will have a special buffet. It will include a

carving station with prime rib, a variety of salads, several different entrees and many sides, an oyster bar with oysters fixed three different w a y s a n d several dessert choices. You will not want to miss this delicious meal straight out of New Orleans.

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Afternoon Bingo!!!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

4:00 pm Community Hall

(Note Earlier Time)

Wine & Cheese

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Friday, February 26, 2016

5:00 pm Community Hall

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Ladies’ Bunco Night Thursday, February 18, 2016

7:30 pm Community Hall

Bunco is a popular, fun dice game of chance. There are only about 3 rules to learn (counting to 6 is one of them) and it is a

great social time! All Cypress ladies are welcome to come try this new game! It will be an exciting night of enjoyment and learning a new, simple game of luck. Come by yourself or bring a group of friends with you.

*Sign up under #18 in the Activities Book.

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February Birthdays

Bert Carraway 2 Dorothy Ross 2 Doris Bethune 3 Sarah Gentry 3 Betty Malloy 3 Vance VanAlstyne 3 Rhyn Kim 4 Jane Monroe 6 Don Hill 7 Walter Marx 8 Jon Wilda 8 Charles Carmichael 9 Henry Schatz 9 Raymond Stewart 12 JoAnn Cavanaugh 13 Betsy McGee 13 Don McIver 13 Doris Petersen 14 Sherry Irons 15 Patti Kelly 15 Renna Massey 16 John Reynolds 16 Lee Vann 19 Mary Nell Ranson 20 Jeanne Reynolds 20 Linda Welton 20 Margie Lander 21 Anne Tenney 21 Lois Clark 23 Kelly Gwin 23 Russ Cossart 24 Mary Puzzo 24 Mary Ann Grossmann 25 Sonya Dyer 28 Arlene Elisha 28 Esther Prince 28 Midgie Speight 28 Adele Weir 29

Charlotte Symphony Pops “A Symphonic Valentine”

Saturday, January 13, 2016 Depart at 7:15 pm

Knight Theater

The Symphony, joined by the Noel Freidline Trio, perform romantic orchestral favorites and timeless love songs from your favorite Broadway musicals and films. Fall in love all over again to the sounds of the Charlotte

Symphony. If you need a ticket, sign up in the Symphony Book under “Pops” by

February 5th.

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Tricia Harbaugh

Book Club Monday, February 15, 2016

2:00 pm

Club Room

We will discuss two books Me Before You and After You, by Jojo Moyes.

Book discussion reviewed by Linda Foster. All Cypress ladies are welcome even if you haven't read the books.

Charlotte Symphony Classics

“Mozart Clarinet Concerto" Friday, February 5, 2016 & Saturday, February 6, 2016

Depart for both nights at 7:15 pm for Belk Theater

Christopher Warren - Green, conductor

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Charlotte Symphony Classics

“Gershwin & Copland" Friday, February 19, 2016 & Saturday, February 20, 2016

Depart for both nights at 7:15 pm for Belk Theater

Andrew Grams, conductor William Wolfram, piano

“Gershwin & Copland" Morning Rehearsal Friday, February 19, 2016

Depart at 9:15 am for Belk Theater Tickets: $19.00 ~ (Minimum of 10)

*Sign up in the Charlotte Symphony notebook at the Activities Desk for all of the

concerts you plan to ride the bus to. Note there are separate sign up sheets for Friday and Saturday nights. The Friday morning rehearsal sign up sheet is in the

Activities Notebook.

Cypress Therapy Dept. Presents

“Well to the Core” Tuesday, February 9, 2015

11:00 am College Room

Join us for an interactive discussion on the benefits of improving core strength and impact on balance and posture, followed by

an active demonstration of simple core exercises which can be done at home.

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Let’s Play Dominoes

Thursday, February 25, 2016 7:30 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under #25 in the Activities

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St. Vincent’s Catholic Mass

Friday, February 5 11:15 am

Stewart Health Center Everyone is invited.

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Men’s Breakfast

Monday, February 15 Depart at 8:30 am

Park Place Restaurant

*Sign up under #15.

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Behind the Scenes Cypress

Kitchen Tour Thursday, February 11

10:00 am Meet in Clubhouse Lobby

* S i g n u p under #11 in the Activities Book.

Modern European History with Cypress Member Eddie Kelly

Fridays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2016 11:00 am Art Room

Eddie Kelly will continue his class series on Modern European History during the month of February.

He will be teaching on The French Revolu t ion and Napoleon on Fridays, February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th.

Cypress Chair Volleyball Every Monday

1:15 pm

Community Hall

It is great exercise, so much fun

and everyone is welcome to come and play.

Church at The Cypress Sunday, February 14, 2016

2:00 pm Community Hall

Our preacher will be Reverend Suzanne Cate, Senior Assistant to the Rector at St. John's Episcopal

Church. She will lead the service at the Cypress at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 14. All are welcome for fellowship and worsh ip. **Valet wi l l provide

transportation to church and volunteers will provide transportation back home.

Afternoon Movie @ Cypress

“A Walk in the Woods” Wednesday, February 17, 2016

2:00 pm Community Hall

Rated: R (language and some sexual reference) Genre: Adventure, Biography, Comedy

Length: 104 minutes

Lauded travel writer Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) returns to America after decades abroad

with the intention of retiring. However, he's drawn in by the lure of the Appalachian Trail, which he challenges himself to hike the entirety of. He's joined on his journey by a long lost friend, habitual criminal and line-stepper Katz (Nick Nolte), and the two embark on an unforgettable and challenging adventure. *Sign up under #17 in the Activities Book.

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Women’s Breakfast

Monday, February 8 Depart at 8:45 am

Park Place Restaurant

*Sign up

under #8.

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Dance Lessons by Nickolai Keanov Saturdays, February 6th & 20th

3:00 - 4:00 pm Community Hall

Dancing is an excellent form of exercise and a fun way to make new friends. You will increase your mobility, strength,

improve your balance and coordination while reducing stress and tension. Dancing also gives you more energy. No partner necessary.

*Sign up in the Activities Book under #6 and #20.

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

Judy Williams E Joanne Hardie, Board Liaison

Building & Grounds Tom Toth A

*Sophie Wachter B Mary Frances Menzies C

Sarah Gentry D Bill McElwain E

Don McIver, Cottages Joan Hornaday, Board Liaison

Finance Russ Cossart A Shep Speight B

*George Duensing C Bill Shipley D James Elder E

Angus Lander, Cottages Wayne Godwin, Board Liaison

Food & Beverage Joan Geuss A

Midgie Speight B Jack Crymes C Shirley Ivey D

*Mary Lou McCurry E Judy Williams E

Vera Godwin, Cottages Joan Chesnut, Board Liaison

Health & Safety Tat Kleckley A Jerry Leve B Eddie Kelly C Jean McVerry D

*Connie Stuppnig E Gordon Reische, Cottages Bill Kouri, Board Liaison

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

Blair Bryan, Vice-President Joan Chesnut Wayne Godwin Joan Hornaday Bill Kouri

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Trio Birthday Lunch (January, February & March Birthdays)

Friday, February 19, 2016

12:30 pm Community Hall

It is time to celebrate all of the members with birthdays in the months of January, February & March. This is always a fun get together with special food. This time an Italian Buffet will be set up

in Community Hall. If your spouse celebrates a birthday in a different month, please sign him or her up as your guest for a charge of $5.00. *Sign up under #19 the Activities Book for a Birthday Celebration with friends and neighbors!

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Cypress Singers Fridays in February

1:00 - 2:15 pm Villa B

Rehearsals have begun for the Spring Concert in May with our choir director Marilynn Bellmann. The choir would love to have new members, and it is not too late to

join. The new music will be handed out this Friday, February 5th at choir practice. Please call or email Sophie Wachter, B-104 at 704-643-7442, shwachter@aol.com if you have any questions.

Lunch Bunch Visits the Newly Opened

“Rusty Bucket” Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Depart at 11:15 am Bring money for lunch

The Rusty Bucket is a new Charlotte restaurant and tavern that takes great pride in crafting all that they plate and pour. They serve it all with genuine joy and hospitality that makes regulars out of

parents, kids, grandparents, singles and couples. They’re that "meet you there" neighborhood necessity; a cool place that always delivers a warm welcome and comfort food for all. Fish and chips, buffalo chicken sandwich, fresh pizza, hand pattied burgers...you get it – fresh, American comfort food!

*Sign up under #24 in the Activities Book.

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“Stampin’ It Up” Craft Class Friday, February 12, 2016

2:00 pm

Art Room Class led by Helen Patterson.

*Sign up under #12 in the Activities Book.

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The Gathering Weekly Ecumenical Worship & Fellowship Every Tuesday

7:15 pm Community Hall

All are welcome.

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