news&viewsP i e d m o n t C r o s s i n g

A u g u s t 2 0 1 6

P I E D M O N T C R O S S I N G | T h o m a s v i l l e , N o r t h C a r o l i n a | www. p i e d m o n t c r o ss i n g . o r g

Rev. Dr. David Hirano willunpack an incredible story –80 years of memories – fromJapan to Hawaii to DavidsonCounty, North Carolina. Hehas traveled through all fiftystates, throughout Canada

and more than 25 other countries. Rev. Hirano has livedthrough the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the Vietnam War, theCivil Rights Revolution and more. Join friends at PiedmontCrossing as Rev. Hirano relates some beautiful and movingstories from his life and learn how, when we follow Spirit,we will be provided with everything we need.

Join us! Tuesday, August 302:00 pm

An Afternoon to RememberPiedmont Crossing is still feeling marital bliss fromThe Newlywed Game that was recently held oncampus. The gameshow featured five couples that allmet at the retirement community, four residentcouples and one staff couple. The host, Piedmont

Crossing Executive Director Doug Russell, gave theguest audience many laughs and played the part ofBob Eubanks so well. Prior to Doug donning his1970’s attire for the gameshow, he had a wardrobemalfunction. Luckily, our front desk receptionistKaren was nearby to do some last minute repairs tohis suit. Doug enthusiastically hosted PiedmontCrossing’s version of The Newlywed Game.Congratulations to employees Mur and CharityDeJonge, the most recent newlywed couple andwinners of The Newlywed Game at PiedmontCrossing!

Welcome Physicians Eldercare toPiedmont Crossing! Physicians Eldercare is a physicians group comprisedof physicians, physician assistants, and nursepractitioners who specialize and provide quality care

to thegeriatricpopulation.Members ofthisprofessionalteam receiveon-going

training in this field and share a common interestand specialty in geriatric medicine, care, and theissues facing seniors.

Piedmont Crossing Welcomes Rev. Robert D. Symanski Piedmont Crossing is excited to welcome the Rev. Robert D. Symanski to the Spiritual Life

Department. Robert has beenpastor at Bethel UnitedMethodist Church since July2014. Bob is a graduate of theUniversity of North Carolina atChapel Hill and Duke DivinitySchool, and an ordained UnitedMethodist Elder. Since 2000 he

has served churches of the Western North CarolinaConference in Winston-Salem, Robbinsville,Advance and Charlotte. Rev. Symanski has nowassumed the role of Director of Spiritual Life, with a goal of meeting the spiritual and emotional needsof those served at Piedmont Crossing.

Employee Recognized for

Excellent ServicePiedmont Crossing employee Daphne Jenkins was recently presented with LeadingAge NorthCarolina’s Service Excellence Award at a conferencein Myrtle Beach, SC. This award honors those indirect service, either as employees or volunteers, whodemonstrate extraordinary talent, expertise, anddedication in provision of exceptional service to residents.

welcomen e w r e s i d e n t s

Bill & Ileen StuttsH i g h P o i n t , N C

Gertrude O’DowdW i n s t o n - S a l e m , N C

Tom & Roxanne StokumL e x i n g t o n , N C

Bruce & Diane MizeL e x i n g t o n , N C

Horace & Sudie PooleT h o m a s v i l l e , N C

Jean ThompsonG r e e n s b o r o , N C

Carol BallC r e s t v i e w , F L

Robert FarringtonC o c o a , F L

Vince & Arlene CraneL e x i n g t o n , N C

Madeline PalmerL e x i n g t o n , N C

Marcia SteppL e x i n g t o n , N C

The Davidson SingersThursday, August 11 at 6:30 pm Enjoy some of the great highlightsof this past century as TheDavidson Singers mesmerize youwith their harmonic voices. Thegroup consists of four sopranos,four altos, three tenors and fourbass/baritones all backed up by akeyboard, guitar, bass, anddrums. You can count on thismusical team to have you tappingyour toes and swaying to thetunes.

Rehabilitation CenterOpen HouseFriday, August 12, 2016 at 11:00 am Come experience PiedmontCrossing’s Rehabilitation Centerand tour our spacious privatesuites, learn about our tailoredschedules, meet our team oftrained professionals, and learnabout specialized services offeredto assist you or a loved one duringrecovery. Door prizes will beshared and light refreshmentsserved. Register your attendanceby contacting AngelaDaniels,angeladaniels@uchas.orgor 336.474.3656.

Lunch & LearnWednesday, September 21 at 11:30 am Enjoy a delicious lunch preparedby our team of culinary staff.Marketing staff will be available toanswer any questions you haveabout retirement living along withthe amenities and servicesPiedmont Crossing provides.

Becoming an Elder: Welcoming the Gifts ofLater LifeWednesday, September 28 at 2pmIn seeing the second half of lifewith new eyes, we open ways to livethe gifts of each season. Thisproject, presented by RoadScholar John Sullivan, is madepossible by a grant from theNorth Carolina HumanitiesCouncil, a statewide nonprofitand affiliate of the NationalEndowment for the Humanities.

U PC O MI N G E V E N T S – A U G U S T & S E PT E MBE R 2 0 16

To register, please contact Blair White at 336.474.3605 or bwhite@uchas.org.

Non Profit Org.US Postage PAIDThomasville, NCPermit No. 23

100 Hedrick Drive

Thomasville, NC 27360

www.piedmontcrossing.org

Traveling I-85, take Exit 102 to Lake Road, turn East toward East Davidson High School; at first light take a right on Kendall Mill Road. Piedmont Crossing is 1/3 mile on the left.

Want to learn more about Piedmont Crossing?Simply fill out this card and drop in the mail – the postage

is on us! We look forward to hearing from you!All information is kept confidential.

❑ Yes, I would like to learn more about Piedmont Crossing.

❑ I have a friend who is interested in Piedmont Crossing. Please contact them.

❑ Please remove me from your mailing list.

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP

HOME PHONE CELL PHONE

EMAIL

PCAUG16