Summer 2013 • The Village at Brookwood

Celebrating The Village’s 10th

Anniversary

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John and Eloise Edgerton, residents of The Village since 2011, enjoy daily

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Daniel L. cuthriellExecutive Director

In this bright future, you can’t forget your past. Bob marley

As The Village at Brookwood celebrates its 10th anniversary with a walk down memory lane, we are also celebrating a new future as a member of cone health. The merger between cone health and Alamance regional

medical center became effective on may 1, 2013. it’s an exciting prospect being part of this dynamic organization while we embark on our next decade as one of North carolina’s premier continuing care retirement communities (ccrcs). This partnership between cone health and Alamance regional, the sponsor of The Village, means great things for The Village and for health care overall in Alamance county. The two organizations share similar

values, missions and cultures, which will create a strong partnership. By joining with cone health, residents of The Village will now have an even broader range of high quality, expert medical care available to them through expanded services, access to new specialties within the system and access to a better continuum of care across the region. Becoming a partner with cone health also will offer many benefits and opportunities to enhance our clinical and rehabilitation services. The integration of Alamance regional medical center into the cone health System will happen over the next 18 months. Planning teams

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Welcome New residents...We look forward to getting to know our newest residents at The Village: • Gary & Elaine Sampson from

indianapolis, indiana • Harvey & Margaret Smith from

colfax, North carolina

...and New marketing Staff We are also excited to welcome two new members to our sales and marketing department. Laura Regan has joined our staff as the marketing Director. Laura has extensive experience working with retirement communities (including Pennybyrn at maryfield in high Point, N.c., and Twin Lakes community in Burlington, N.c.) and in geriatrics. Prior to joining The Village, Laura worked with Alamance Eldercare. Chip Schmid has joined The Village as our newest Sales Associate. chip came to us following a lengthy and successful career as a sales and marketing executive with croscill. contact Laura or chip today to schedule a visit to The Village: (800) 282-2053.

are looking for ways to enhance and improve care across the cone health System, focusing on quality initiatives and growth of services in Alamance county. in addition, we have started the process for the prepayment of the 2001 bond issue and will retire the 2007 bond issue later this year with a new bond issue, which will save money in interest expense and have a positive impact on residents. it is wonderful to look forward while at the same time celebrating our 10th anniversary and taking the time to remember the successes and fun moments since the beginning of The Village at Brookwood. Please come visit soon and join us in celebrating this important milestone in the life of The Village!

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in celebration of our 10th Anniversary, The Village at Brookwood is making it easier for you to take your retirement plans off hold and achieve your dream of moving to a premier continuing care retirement community.

From now until September 30, The Village is offering 10 percent off our published entry fees. This is your opportunity to select a beautiful home from among the freestanding Garden homes and Apartment homes at a significant savings. Life at The Village offers maintenance-free living with an unsurpassed breadth and depth of services, along with an active lifestyle that focuses on whole-person wellness. in addition, you'll find the security and peace of mind that come with the ability to access multiple levels of health care if needed.

This opportunity will not last long. Summer 2013 trends indicate the housing market is heating up, prices are increasing, and demand from home buyers is growing. Now is the right time to put your home on the market and benefit from the 10 percent savings on the other end when you realize your retirement dreams.

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Did You Know Our Residents Enjoy…A Computer Help DeskEach week, teen volunteers help residents with personal computer issues, including how to use programs, manage email attachments, set up and use Skype, and much more.

Friday Afternoon MoviesTwice each month, residents gather to see popular movies and enjoy a popcorn and beverage bar.

Brookwood Men’s ClubAll men are invited for a monthlydutch lunch and great conversation.

Line Dancing Wellness coordinator Kristie Pardue leads weekly line dancing classes which get the heart pumping and the feet moving!

MassagesTherapeutic massages are available in the Wellness center by Alamance regional LifeStyle center’s massage therapists. Schedule by calling (336) 538-8100.

Fireside Chatsmeet with Dan cuthriell, Executive Director at The Village, to chat and ask questions.

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of The Village at Brookwood, which opened its doors on July 21, 2003. residents kicked off the season of celebration with a special “Top 10 Years Gala” on June 4 in the Gathering Place. Planned by cattie mccormick, who has been involved with The Village since its inception and has been a resident for the last eight years, and her friend holt Skinner with centre Stage Productions in Burlington, the afternoon event featured local musicians and humorists, contests, drawings and refreshments. “We decided to use local talent and have sort of a kick-off of the 10th anniversary,” mccormick says. “holt produced it, and i encouraged.”

Top 10 Years GalaKicks off 10th Anniversary celebration

1 and 2: Staff and residents gather for the Top 10 Years Gala.

3: Resident Cattie McCormick(center) poses with Holt Skinner, David Carter, Reggie Jeffreys and Elijah Chester.

4: Holt Skinner looks on as David Vaughan entertains the crowd with a poem entitled, “Ode to the Village.”

The event was filled with musical performances. “We had reggie Jeffreys, who has played at the Governor’s mansion for two governors, and he has received the order of the Long Leaf Pine,” mccormick says. “he played preshow music and a medley of the program.” Local musician David Vaughan wrote a special song for the gala. “i gave him the names of a lot of people out here — little hints about them,” mccormick explains, “and he wrote original lyrics to “ode to Brookwood” to the tune of ‘makin’ Whoopie!’” in addition, David carter and Elijah chester performed. “They have beautiful voices,” mccormick says. A Burlington resident, chester is a Grammy and Dove award-winning artist who trained

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More 10 Year Celebration EventsJuly 21 ...............History of The Village at Brookwood —

Timeline and Turning Points. This is the actual day The Village opened for residents 10 years ago. Plans include a presentation by Executive Director Dan cuthriell, a photo memory movie and ice cream sundaes afterwards.

August 8 ............The Village at Brookwood Staff Luncheon. residents show their appreciation by serving the staff.

September 10 ....10 Year Volunteer Brunch

September 21 ....Canada and New England Cruise. A seven-day caribbean Princess cruise along the Eastern Seaboard to canada and New England. residents, families and guests are invited. Some of the highlights include Boston, Bar harbor and St. John for the Bay of fundy.

December 10 .....10th Anniversary Gala Dinner

at Juilliard and abroad, debuted at the metropolitan opera at the age of 23, worked with Luciano Pavarotti and has starred in numerous stage, film and television productions. Several residents also entered an essay contest about “the funniest thing that happened to them while living at The Village.” An outside panel of judges made the decision on awards. “Wayne moore won first place and Peg Ladd won second place,” mccormick says. To celebrate the symbolism of 10 years, the gala included a drawing for tins of cookies and cheese straws. (Tin is one of the traditional gifts for a 10th anniversary.) A wine and cheese reception, donated anonymously by residents at The Village, followed the entertainment-filled afternoon. “it was fun and happy and a wonderful kick-off for the 10 year anniversary celebration,” mccormick says.

5 and 6: Approximately 120 residents and friends

attended the highly successful celebration.

7: Ralph and Eda Holt were among the attendees. Ralph served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alamance Regional Medical Center when the idea of creating The Village was conceived.

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8: Cattie McCormick reads the contest winning resident’s story about a favorite memory while living at The Village.

9: Ruth Ann Stubblefield, Director of Resident Services, welcomes guests.

Village residents on the Goresidents of The Village have been staying busy this spring and summer:

• in may, residents spent two days visiting local historic sites. The first day included tours of Alamance historical museum, Alamance Battleground, cedarock Park, Snow camp outdoor Theater and museum, and Saxapahaw rivermill. on the second day, residents visited the historic Downtown Depot and Whistlestop museum, enjoyed a box lunch and “Art in a Bag” presentation at the Alamance county Arts council, then toured Glencoe historic mill Village and Elon university.

• June was a busy month at the Village. residents took a trip to the captain White house in Graham to view the work of Daniel Johnston, a Seagrove potter, and hear a presentation on Lee Fowlkes, a Caswell County artist. on campus, David Pike of Witherspoon rose culture taught about the art of growing roses. And, Smitty’s Ice Cream Truck came to Lakeside Terrace on the first day of summer!

• in July, residents enjoyed “An Evening of the Arts,” a concert and silent auction fundraiser for the Alamance regional charitable foundation’s funds, which help area cancer patients.

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At the Whistlestop Museum, residents viewed a miniature replica of Company Shops – later renamed Burlington.

Above, residents visited the Captain White House, home of the Alamance

County Arts Council.

Village residents enjoyed a visit to the new Children's Museum of Alamance County.

Below, the bocce ball court is always a nice gathering place on a spring day.

Left, ladies celebrated the retirement of Jeanette Talley who worked as a

hairdresser at The Village since 2004.

Above, Jeanette Talley (left) and friends, at her retirement party.

upcomingEventsAUGUST residents will be on the road to visit Burlington Aviation and the local airport, Seagrove Pottery, and Johnson Peach Farm.

SEPTEMBER Village resident Dr. richard cox and Dr. harold Koenig with Duke will host a lecture called “Spirituality and Coping with Aging.”

OCTOBER All aboard for a train excursion to Charlottesville, Virginia, during the peak season for leaf colors!

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Safe Travels for Seniorsh E A L T h N o T E S

Summer and fall are typically easy seasons for retirees to travel, but it’s always important to take the precautions necessary to have a safe trip. follow these tips to help make your trip to any destination as fun and relaxed as possible.

your medications in varying time zones or how to avoid developing blood clots in the legs while sitting for long periods of time while flying.

• if needed, ask your doctor about prescriptions for medicines to combat malaria, altitude sickness and traveler’s diarrhea. make sure the doctor knows about any medications you are already taking to find out about possible drug interactions.

PRIOR TO YOUR TRIP• Study your destination. Learn what could affect your health such as

climate, altitude or the chance of a natural disaster occurring. find out where medical facilities are in your destination.

• make any arrangements for wheelchairs, guide dogs, seating needs or special dietary needs well in advance of your trip.

• Purchase travel health insurance in case of illness or injury overseas. • Pack an extra pair of glasses.• Pack enough medication for the trip plus a few days’ extra for travel

delays. Keep prescription drugs in their original containers along with copies of the prescriptions. And pack medicines in your carry-on luggage in case checked luggage gets delayed. Also, keep a list of all your medications and dosages with you in case you do make a trip to the emergency room.

TALK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN• See a physician four to six weeks before your trip for a physical exam to

assess your fitness for travel. • Get up to date on any regular vaccines, such as measles/mumps/rubella,

tetanus and flu. Also, get any necessary vaccinations recommended for your destination, such as typhoid or hepatitis. Some vaccines may be restricted due to your age or medications you are taking.

• Discuss ways to manage any chronic medical conditions (such as diabetes or coronary artery disease). for example, find out how to safely stagger

DURING YOUR TRIP• Stay safe and avoid

injury. Touring in groups is safer than touring alone. Always wear a seatbelt, and don’t ride in cars or travel at night in questionable areas or developing countries. Also, avoid riding in small, local planes.

• Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.

• if you are unsure about the water, drink bottled water. To avoid food poisoning, steer clear of food buffets, undercooked meats, peeled and raw fruits and vegetables, and unpasteurized dairy products. Don’t eat food from street vendors.

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The Village at Brookwood is one of the healthiest retirement communities in North carolina, according to a new survey conducted by Senior hospitality international. “This survey makes it easier for today’s retirees to choose a community that will help them stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible,” says Dan cuthriell, Executive Director. “We are proud and honored that The Village has been recognized as providing ‘retirement Living at its healthiest’.”

To achieve the recognition, The Village had to achieve a superlative healthy Score (at least 140 out of 150) in the following five areas:

✓ Amenities (outdoor and indoor options) ✓ Activities (Physical, Social, intellectual, Spiritual and

cultural options) ✓ Involvement (resident-Led clubs, Groups and

committee options)✓ Dining (Venue and Entrée options) ✓ Care (health facilities and Service options)

The Village is one of North carolina’s Healthiest Retirement Communities

According to Senior hospitality’s website, what sets these healthy communities apart are their comprehensiveness and the wholistic healthiness of their residents. “At The Village, we strive to provide our residents with current lifestyle wants along with their future health care needs,” cuthriell says, “while focusing on multi-dimensional wellness to help them live longer, healthier, happier lives in a truly healthy retirement environment.”