April 7, 2017

Inside this Issue:

Blood Drive: Now Taking Appointments ............ Page 6

Spins and Spirits with T.N.T. Band ...................... Page 7

New Program: Let’s Chat! ..................................Page 11

Jim Chatham Bible Class Make-Up ....................Page 11

Earth Day Get Away Picnic ............................... Page 12

Hearing Aid Clinic ............................................. Page 14

Smart Driving Class ........................................... Page 14

Passover and Holy Week ServicesPalm Sunday Service: Sunday, April 9th at 3:55 PM

Holy Thursday Service: Thursday, April 13th at 4:00 PM

Good Friday Service: Friday, April 14th at 10:30 AM

Easter Sunday Service: Sunday, April 16th at 3:55 PM

Healing Prayer Service: Monday, April 17th at 4:00 PM

Passover and Holy WeekApril 9th to April 16th

The most important festival of the Christian year each spring is Holy Week, this year April 9-16. This week commemorates the last days of Jesus’ earthly life from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, through his passion and death on Good Friday, to his resurrection on Easter.This week often coincides with the Jewish festival of Passover, an agricultural celebration that also remembers the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Jesus and his disciples were in Jerusalem during Passover, and the “Last Supper” may have been the Jewish Seder meal. For both Jews and Christians these are days of Freedom, from literal human bondage and from slavery to sin and death.

Our Holy Week/Passover observance this year will include special vespers on Palm Sunday, 3:55 PM, the Rev. Tammy Bales preaching. A presentation on the Passover will be given Wednesday, April 12, 10:30 AM in the Rising Classroom with Ed Hillman and Penny White. The Last Supper will be celebrated on Holy Thursday, 4:00 PM with Dr. Don Price. Jesus’ death will be remembered on Good Friday, 10:30 AM. And Easter Sunday worship will be led by the Rev. Jim Chatham at 4:00 PM. All the worship services will be in Pulliam Chapel, and the Givens Choir will sing on several occasions during the week. A service of Healing Prayer will be held Monday, April 17th at 4:00 PM.Springtime is a glorious reminder of new life after the death of winter. Passover and Holy Week remind us that we are never forgotten, never done. We, too, are part of a new thing, a New Creation that God is bringing to fruition.

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14SATURDAY, APRIL 810:00 AM The Story of the Jews DVD Series Location: Rising Classroom Simon Schama presents this epic series exploring the extraordinary story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day. Both deeply historical and utterly contemporary, this is a compellingfilmaboutdistinctivenessanddifference,separationandisolation,toleranceand prejudice. It is also a celebration of the ways in which Jewish thought, imagination, and achievement have transformed the world for us all.

10:30 AM Combined Line Dancing Class Location: Performing Arts Center There will be a $10.00 charge for four weeks. Denna Yockey is the teacher.

1:30 PM Billiards Location: Billiards Room

1:30 PM Golden Movie Time: “The African Queen” (1951) PG | 1h 45min | Adventure, Drama, Romance Location: Rising Classroom In Africa during World War I, a gin-swilling riverboat captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, and Robert Morley.

SUNDAY, APRIL 93:55 PM Palm Sunday Vespers Service

Location: Norma F. Pulliam Chapel The Reverend Tammy Bales is the preacher, and Givens Estates Choir will be performing. Pianist is John Neighbors. Greeters are Kay Lanning and Don Wills. Ushers are Elsie Conant, Peggy Campbell, and Marj Prentiss.

6:15 PM Party Bridge Group Location: Stuenkel Living Room No sign-up, registration, reservation required -- just show up with name tag, play and join in the fun!

MONDAY, APRIL 109:00 AM Centering Prayer Group

Location: Small Classroom Call Fred Macon with questions. Everyone is welcome!

10:00 AM Grounds Committee Meeting Location: Stuenkel Living Room This is for those on the committee.

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10:30 AM Dulcet Tones Location: Craft Room This is for those who have been in the group.

10:30 AM Contemplative Companions Location: Chapel Conference Room See article on page 9.

1:00 PM Regular Bridge Location: Card Room, second floor in Asbury Commons All levels welcome, including beginners!. For further information, call Vivian Frederick at 285-2548.

1:00 PM Billiards Location: Billiards Room

1:00 PM Table Games Location: Stuenkel Living Room Come play games like Scrabble, Upwords, and backgammon!

2:00 PM Resident Hospitality Committee Meeting Location: Chapel Conference Room This meeting is for those on the committee.

4:00 PM Living Abroad Group Location: Stuenkel Living Room We welcome all persons who have lived abroad to hear Dottie and Lewis Gibbs talk about their experiences in Kenya. See you there!

5:00 PM Weight Watchers with Dawn Eflein (New Time) Location: Small Classroom See article on page 6.

6:30 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry Location: Chapel Conference Room All who would like to knit, crochet, or otherwise make prayer shawls are welcome to join this group! Call Jane Shackelford with questions.

PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

TUESDAY, APRIL 119:00 AM Watermedia Group

Location: Art Studio All watercolorists and acrylic painters are invited to attend a new interest group. The group will provide a great opportunity to learn from each other.

9:30 AM Stitches from the Heart Group Location: Asbury Commons Craft Room This is a group of volunteers sewing for Mission Hospital. Everyone is welcome!

10:00 AM Parkinson’s Support Group Information Session - April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day! Location: Rising Classroom We are considering having a Parkinson’s Disease Support Group here at Givens Estates for those with Parkinson’s Disease and spouses. At this information session, we hope to hear from you what your interests, time preferences are, etc. Questions? call Betsy Finger at 771-2218. Come Join us!!

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1:00 PM Rubber Bridge Group Location: Card Room, 2nd Floor of Asbury Commons Residents who can play bridge are welcome to come play! Call Lucy Solomon at 785-1931.

1:15 PM Woodcarvers Location: Small Activity Room For those on the committee.

1:30 PM Atlantic Monthly Magazine Group Location: Stuenkel Living Room Anyone who reads Atlantic Monthly magazine is welcome to join the conversation!

1:30 PM ABCCM Work Session Location: Craft Room and Art Studio Givens Estates volunteers will attach address labels to a #10 envelope and insert two information sheets into the package. There will be approximately 400 pieces, and it should go quickly. The mailing will recognize onsite volunteers who help the ABCCM mission and will be distributed later this month. Your service will contribute to the Givens Volunteer Hours totals. Your service will also assist in the work of Asheville Buncombe Community Christian ministry. Refreshments will be served.

3:00 PM OLLI Lecture Series - Fifth of Eight Lectures Location: Performing Arts Center See article on page 10.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 129:00 AM Chapel Guild Meeting

Location: Chapel This is for those on the committee.

9:00 AM MANNA Labels Workshops Begin Location: Craft Room See article on page 10.

9:30 AM Givens Estates Modelers, FKA Givens and Southern Model Railroaders Location: Villa 11-G Please come join the Givens Estates Modelers and work on your favorite model. We have plenty of room and would welcome your participation. Feel free to bring your favorite kit over to work on. We have all the tools and things you would require for model work. See you in 11-G!

10:00 AM Bob Travers’ Art Class Location: Art Studio, 2nd floor of Asbury Commons If you are interested in joining the class, the cost is $60.00 for four weeks and can be started anytime. Contact Programming with questions.

10:30 AM Tutorial on Passover presented by the Chapel Guild Location: Rising Classroom SeetheflierwiththisGazetteformoreinformation.

1:00 PM Resident Council Executive Committee Meeting Location: Performing Arts Center This meeting is for those on the committee.

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3:00 PM Resident Council Meeting Location: Performing Arts Center For more details, see the Resident Council newsletter delivered with this Gazette.

THURSDAY, APRIL 1310:30 AM Volunteer Partner Agency Board Meeting Location: Rising Classroom This meeting is for those on the board and its contact teams.

10:30 AM News Currents Location: 3rd Floor Activity Room News Currents is an award-winning weekly current events discussion program which covers national and international stories every week, as well as developments in science, the arts, sports, and more. Come and enjoy the stimulating and enlightening conversation!

1:00 PM Duplicate Bridge Location: Stuenkel Living Room, 2nd Floor of Asbury Commons Please call Marj Prentiss at 277-7622 if you want to play.

1:30 PM UMW Friendship Circle Location: Craft Room, 2nd Floor of Asbury Commons All Givens Estates ladies are welcome! Carol Potts will give the program. Please call Jane Shackelford at 277-7591 with questions.

3:00 PM “Behind the Notes” with Chip Kaufmann (please note time change) Location: Rising Classroom Today’s program of classical music will be related to Passover and Easter.

4:00 PM Holy Thursday Communion Location: Chapel See article on front page.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14 (offices closed)10:30 AM Good Friday Service Location: Chapel See article on front page.

1:30 PM Givens Estates Choir Practice Location: Chapel New members welcome!

1:30 PM Billiards Location: Billiards Room

1:30 PM Needlers/Caring Hands Group Location: Stuenkel Living Room This is a great opportunity to work on your own projects and requested items for Mission Hospital and the ABCCM program. Everyone is welcome!

3:15 PM Gazette Reading Location: Living Room, 2nd Floor of Asbury Commons Fellow residents will be reading the Gazette.

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WELLNESS CENTER CONTACTS A full list of classes, including descriptions and teachers, is available in the Wellness Center. You must complete required Wellness Center Orientation before participating in Fitness Classes. See Wellness staff for more information or call 771-2224.Massage Therapy Louise Hillenbrand

828-894-5260 Medical Massage Hawk Ridge

Therapeutic Massage 277-7672

Esthetician (Skin Care) Suzanne Keighley (1) 917-533-1439

Reiki MaryJoy Fratianne 505-0176Certified Nutritionist Susan Smith & Dietician 771-2238 Oxford Dining

Physical, Occupational, Givens Therapists & Speech Outpatient Therapy 771-2223

Weight Watchers New Class Begins

Monday, April 10th 5:00 PM (New Time)

Small Classroom

Our Givens Weight Watchers group is getting geared up for their next series and you are invited to join the next series that begins on April 10th! Weigh-ins will be held at 5, and meetings will begin at 5:30. If you would like to register, attend the next meeting at 6pm on Monday, March 27, or submit a check to Allison in the Wellness Center. The price for a 12 week series is $156 and a 17 week series is $195. Please note that new members are welcome to join at any time! You do not need to wait until the new series to take advantage. Residents andemployeesareabletoattendtheirfirstmeetingatany time, free of charge. If you decide to commit for the remainder of the series you may do so at a rate of $13permeeting.Contactthegroupleader,DawnEfleinwith your questions at (828) 380-2857.

The Wellness Center will be closed Friday, April 14th in observance of Good Friday.

Now Taking Appointments for Blood Drive

Wednesday, May 3rd10:00 - 3:00 PM

Card & Craft Rooms

The Blood Connection maintains our community blood supply. They are responsible for 100% of the blood and blood products used by their hospital partners such as the Mission Hospitals, the VA Hospital, Park Ridge and others. They continually assess the ever-changing

needs of their hospitals and establish goals that ensure they provide what is needed. Setting and achieving daily blood collection goals ensures an adequate inven-tory to meet the needs of our communities. The Blood Connection also carefully manages product supply to ensure they deliver on commitments to their customers. They want to make hospital blood inventory manage-ment as easy as possible by having a broad spectrum of products available. The Blood Connection also offers an extensive library of rare blood types that allows them to respond quickly to patients’ compatibility needs. Our successful blood drive at Eaton helps The Blood Con-nection to reach that required daily collection goal. Your blood donation helps to ensure blood is available to those whose life depends on it. Call Zaneta in Pro-gramming at 271-6935 if you would like to make an appointment.

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Announcement from Dining ServicesDining Services provides a wide variety of services. We would like to remind you of the appropriate numbers to call so that we may assist you in the quickest, most efficientmanner.Routinereservationscanberequestedby calling 771-2209 and selecting option “2”. (Sunday Brunch, Entertainment Nights, Special Rooms, Large Parties….). Routine reservations may also be made using the ResidentApp or by emailing ochostess@givensestates.org. Holiday reservations are taken by phone only, by calling 771-2209 and selecting option “2”. Information concerning these reservations will be released in the Gazette and posted in the Dining Room. Information will include the day and time that Dining Services will begin to take these reservations.

BISTRO CORNER Make reservations by calling 771-2209 at least 24 hours before the meal.

Sunday, April 9th Sunday Brunch

Easter Sunday - April 16, 201711:00 AM to 2:00 PM

$29RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

call 771-2209

Drink Special - Honey Tangerine Fizz

Soups Chilled Spring Pea Soup w/ Garlic Crème

Minestrone w/ Asparagus & Fennel

Salad Bar Fresh Fruit Platter

Pastrami & Tarragon Chicken Salad Stuffed Eggs Artisan Charcuterie & Cheese w/ Balsamic Onion

Jam, Cornichon, & Whole Grain Mustard Leafy Green Garden Salad w/ Fresh Berries, Can-

died Walnuts, & Balsamic Vinaigrette Quinoa Salad w/ Pickled Radishes & Feta

Entrees Orange & Fig Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham

Grilled-to-order Lamb Chops w/ Balsamic Mint Reduction

Duck Fricassee Vegetable & Gruyere Frittata

Accompaniments Smoked Gouda & Havarti Scalloped Potatoes

Ginger Roasted Carrots Sautéed Broccoli Greens Green Beans w/ Pancetta

Bread Kings Hawaiian Rolls w/ Citrus Butter

Dessert Bar Chocolate Nests

Lemon Poppy Seed Tarts Mango Carrot Cheesecake

Tropical Fruit Verrine Chocolate Hazelnut Brownie Assorted Sugar-free Desserts

Spins and Spirits with T.N.T. BandThursday, April 27th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Performing Arts Center

Dining Services will be partnering with Programming and offering a fun filled evening featuring the T.N.TBand. T.N.T will be playing all your old time favorites from the 50’s and 60’s so bring your dancing shoes or sit back and watch and listen to some great music. Dining will provide wine and beer by the glass, non-alcoholic beverages, and assorted appetizers for $8.00 Dining Dollars per person (covers two beverages with additional tickets available at $3.00 Dining Dollars). NOTE: there is only a charge for residents and guests wanting beverages and food, there is NO charge for the entertainment. Reservations are not required for this event or dinner this evening. Any questions, please call Dining Services Director Kenneth W. Jenzen at 771-2238 or email at kjenzen@givensestates.org.

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Visit Historic Jonesborough, TN! Wednesday, May 31st at 8:30 AM

Leaves from Oxford Commons ONLY

There are still a few spots available for this trip which includes your transportation on a Young’s Motorcoach, a driving tour of Historic Jonesborough, lunch, and storytelling at the International Storytelling Center. Cost is $84.00 and will be billed to your monthly fee. The sign-up sheet is posted and the deadline to sign up or cancel

is Monday, April 10th. Please pick up a Participation Agreement when you sign up and bring it by Programming prior to the trip.

Programming and Wellness

Survey is Here!

In an effort to keep our programming fresh and engaging for residents, we need your help! We are attempting to gather ideas about your interests and needs through four quarterly mini surveys designed around the seven dimensions of wellness. We want to keep them short to make it easier to complete and to be respectful of

Our 2017 Lenten Outreach

Has Begun!Through April 17

We again have two very deserving recipients of our Lenten Outreach this year. Donations will help provide scholarships for children living in poverty to attend a six-week Summer Camp sponsored by Children First/Communities in Schools. We are also asking for donations ofspecificsnacksforthekidsatcampandlistsofthosesnacks are provided in the donation baskets in the mail rooms of Oxford and Asbury. Our donations also will go to the Elder Law Project of Pisgah Legal Services to support very low-income seniors in Buncombe County. Checks, made out to Givens Estates with “Lenten Project” in the memo line, may be left in the designated wooden boxes at the Oxford Reception Desk and the Asbury mail room. Our Outreach runs through April 17. For questions or for more information, please contact Marjie Tucker at tucker780@att.net or 706-342-6501 or Karen Ward at karenjoward@att.net or 274-7976. Thank you for your generous support!

yourtime.Thisfirstminisurveywillfocusonrecreationand physical activity in partnership with the Wellness Center. You recieved a survey with last week’s Gazette. There are also extra blank surveys at each of the three drop-off locations. Please complete it, and turn it in at Programming, Reception, or Wellness by Friday, April 21st. Each of the three drop off locations have a box withaslotaswellasasmallrafflesliptobeenteredintoadrawingfora$35finediningcertificate.Ifyouprefertocomplete the survey online, go to the Resident App, scroll all the way to the right, and click on “Surveys,” or go to https://goo.gl/x721UZ. We thank you for your input!

From the Environmental Stewardship Task Force

“Live Green” by...

...resisting the impulse to flip on a light switch when entering a room unless you really need the

light. All that coal that the trains carry down Sweeten Creek Road to the Lake Julian power

plant comes from digging up mountains. Burning that coal causes air pollution.

Rain Fall Records Date or Date Range Rain 03/30 to 03/31 1.15 04/03 to 04/03 1.10 04/05 to 04/05 1.25

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We will be joining some special friends at Garden City Chapel by the Sea for some meaningful mission work, home-cooking, and be blessed in the spirit of friendship while helping others. The goal of the mission trip is to helpgetthecampreadyforthefloodofsummercampers,e.g. tidy up the dorm rooms, tighten the bolts on loose bunk bed frames, get the kitchens ready (reclaim the kitchen utensils that have walked off, clean ovens and refrigerators, etc.) and help with special projects around camp. Each year several weeks of camperships are provided by Garden City Chapel by the Sea at very little cost to economically disadvantaged youth. The camp is one block from the Atlantic Ocean and a beautiful beach. Beautiful sunrises can be enjoyed if you get up early. Plans typically include daily devotions, a special outing to the Carolina Opry, ice cream shop, and a seafood restaurant, laughter, stories, and more. Note: Four of the eight buildings that the group will be working in have stairs. If you would like to sign up, please be sure you can climb stairs with no issues. The cost for all meals, transportation (larger forward seating bus) and lodging (except our lunch driving there and back) will again be just $95. Through the generosity of some special people this trip is made very affordable. We have

openings for sixteen residents, so sign-up quickly. We are extending this invitation to Givens Estates, Givens Gerber Park, Givens Highland Farms, and Givens Great Laurels. Please call Maggie Schmidt to make your reservation (828) 771-2235. We will have pre-trip orientation meetings once we know who is coming so you will know what to bring. We hope you will consider this special mission trip in your plans. We celebrate this opportunity to be together, while serving others! Please contact any of the following with questions.

Ed Hillman (828) 771-2237 ehillman@givenscommunities.org

Cheryl Wallen (828) 771-2638 cwallen@givenslifeministries.org

Jennifer Trent (828) 357-1043 jtrent@givenshighlandfarms.org

David Calvin (828) 358-1049 dcalvin@givenshighlandfarms.org

Mark Bailey (828) 771-2216 mbailey@givenscommunities.org

Mission Trip 2017 to Garden City Chapel by the Sea

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina Sunday, April 30 to Thursday, May 4

Contemplative Companions

Monday, April 10th

10:30 AM Chapel Conference Room

St. Augustine once professed, “Alas for me! …tell me what you are to me. Say to my soul [so that] I can hear it. My heart is listening… open the ears of my heart and say [it] to my soul.” Join Zaneta Wood for Contemplative Companions,areflectivepracticewhichencouragesusto listen to ourselves and one another with the ear of our hearts. Zaneta will review the structure and then

facilitate a session using a short secular reading such as a poem, prose, letter or other text. As the chosen passageisreadaloud,simplequestionsforreflectionareposed and participants sit quietly to listen to what their heart is saying. Companions are invited to share their reflectionsonhowthetexttoucheshisorherheart,asthey speak from personal experience. You may always pass if you aren’t inspired to speak. Others listen with an open heart, without comment. The goal of each session istoprovideaquiet,reflectiveandsafespacetolistenattentively to what is in your heart. Often there is also time to journal, draw, pray/meditate or do other quiet reflectivepractices,sopleasebringyourownmaterialstouseforpersonalreflection.

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Rotarians Against Hunger Campaign:

MANNA Foodbank

Begins Wednesday, April 12th at 9:00 AM Through Friday, April 14th

Craft Room

We have been asked to participate again this year in the Rotarians Against Hunger campaign. It is as easy as peeling off a label and placing it on the plastic bag. MANNA Foodbank will provide to the volunteers at Givens 15,000 labels and 15,000 plastic bags. Working in the Asbury Commons Craft Room here at Givens Estates, our job will be to place the labels on the bags on Wednesday, April 12 any time, Thursday morning and Friday morning April 13 and 14. MANNA will pick up the labeled bags and deliver them to another set of volunteers at the Biltmore Park YMCA. On April 29 those volunteers will pack the bags with meals providedbyMANNAtoproducethefinishedproduct.MANNA will distribute the packed meals to food insecure individuals in Western North Carolina. So we need volunteers to participate in our labeling effort. If you can volunteer for a few hours, that would be good. If you can volunteer for most of the day, so much the better. You don’t need to sign up, just come. However, we would appreciate you signing in when you arrive for work. Call Walt Justice at 285-2517 if you have any questions.

OLLI Lecture SeriesTuesday, April 11th

3:00 PM Performing Arts Center

“The American Home Front in World War II” with Renée Melchiorre

The 75th anniversary last December of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor leads us to ask what was it like for ordinary Americans living in such perilous times? We may find an added perspective and appreciationforthemanysacrificesandcontributionsmadebyourneighbors, the family down the street and from our own family members. We’ll reconnect with the “greatest generation” of Americans through diary entries, letters, memoirs and oral histories to understand how it was possible for all of them, and for the whole country to get caught up in that war. Renée Melchiorre earned a

Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts from the University of Kansas where she focused her graduate research on the movement of women workers into the male-oriented industrial plants, specificallyFordMotorCompany, forwarproductionduring World War Two. She taught American History at University of Kansas and has continued her research and study into World War II history ever since.

From the Chapel Guild

Prepare for Passover with...

...What is haggadah?

News from the Beauty ShopVicki Carr, longtime hair stylist on contract with Givens Estates, is phasing out her work in our campus Beauty Shop in April. She has faithfully worked on Thursdays for many years for which we are extremely grateful. We have enjoyed her kindness and helpful spirit and will miss her. In her place Lavonne Boone will be taking on more customers. Beginning April 10, Lavonne will begin working in the shop on Wednesdays in addition to Saturdays. If you have been a customer of Vicki’s please consider making an appointment with Lavonne. She is a well-loved and talented stylist. Michelle Payne, manicurist, is back and working on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Our sweet and wonderful Tina Conard continues to work Tuesday - Friday. Please call the shop at 575-1412 for an appointment. It is a busy and happy place to be!

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Windows Computer Class by IT Thursday, April 20th

2:00 PM Rising Classroom

Ricky Foor, Technology Director, will be teaching a guided and interative class entitled “Identifying, Feeding, and Caring for Windows (versions 7 – 10) and Internet Browsers” which will pertain to desktops and windows software, so there will be no content in regards to Android tablets, iPads, or Apple Software. Attendees do not need to bring their own laptops. Followed by the one hour presentation, there will be 30 minutes for discussion and/or questions. The sign-up sheet is posted outside of Programming and the deadline to sign up is Sunday, April 16th.

New Group for Residents: Let’s Chat!

Monday, April 17th 4:00 PM

Living Room

This new resident group is perfect for folks who want conversation, fellowship, laughter, and a good time together. The group will have some fun topics for discussion (no politics!). This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other residents, relax, and have a good time together. Don’t worry if you have a busy schedule, you can come as often or as little as you like, there is no commitment to attend every group event. We will have light refreshments also!! Please come join us and have a great time of sharing with others: we have a seat waiting for you!

Interpreting the Bible with Jim Chatham

Make-up Date Thursday, April 20th

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Rising Classroom

We will look at two ways the Bible is often interpreted in our day and time—moralistically and literalistically—and then lay out two other interpretive approaches the leader believes produce results far more rich and meaningful. The focus will be on Luke 10:25-37, called, “the parable of the good Samaritan,” and on Genesis 1:1-2:4a, the first creation story: two of theBible’s best-known texts. Please bring a Bible if you have one; Chatham will use the New Revised Standard Version. No sign-ups necessary; just come.

Biltmore Blooms Scenic RideFriday, April 21st

10:00 AM Leaves from: Asbury & Oxford Commons

This spring, escape to Biltmore’s 8,000 acres of Blue Ridge mountain beauty to enjoy manicured formal gardens, rambling English trails, and a profusion of fresh spring sights and smells. During Biltmore Blooms, thousands of tulips, delicate azaleas, rhododendrons, roses, and much more blanket the grounds and house in glorious spring color as the estate warms and brightens up. Transportation is $5.00 and the deadline to sign up is Monday, April 17th. Everyone is welcome to join in on this ride only trip through Biltmore Estate!

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Earth Day Get Away Picnic at the Botanical Gardens

Saturday, April 22nd 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Leaves from Asbury and Oxford Commons

After WWII, the population in this small mountain townexploded, leavingmagnificent trees,shrubs,andwildflowers in its wake. Botany enthusiasts workeddiligently to rescue what they could, but were running out of space to transplant the orphaned greenery. With their private gardens filling up, Bruce Shinn and herhusband, Tom joined forces with Marjorie McCracken, Lorene Macon, and biology professor, Cornelia Ann Serota, all of whom envisioned acquiring land where threatened native species would be protected and their beauty could be enjoyed by the public for generations. In the late 1950s, Shinn asked the editor of the Asheville Citizen to write an editorial in support of the concept of a public garden. That editorial appeared on January 17, 1960, and elicited an immediate positive response. Public contributions began to arrive. Over the past four decades, The Botanical Gardens at Asheville has been adding color and knowledge to our great city. Located on a 10-acre tract of land adjacent to the UNCA (University

of North Carolina at Asheville) campus, the gardens are constantly evolving. To this day, The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is supported by contributions and volunteers who dedicate time to see that the gardens grow. So now put on your walking shoes, pack a lunch andspendEarthDay2017withflora,fauna,andfriendsat The Botanical Gardens! Learn the history of the gardens, visit the small gift shop, enjoy the various trails amid native verdure, or just relax beside Glenn’s Creek. Since each person takes in scenery at their own pace, the tables in the gazebo are saved for Givens residents until early afternoon so picnic at any time you like while at Asheville Botanical Gardens. Bring your own lunch. Bottled water will be provided. Transportation fee is $6 and a donation to the Botanical Gardens will be appreciated. Sign up sheet is posted and the deadline to sign-up is Wednesday, April 19th.

Hike to Twin Falls Monday, April 24th

10:00 AM Leaves from Asbury & Oxford Commons

Spring has sprung according to the Spring Equinox, so make plans now to enjoy the beauty of this area as we take another hike. This will be a 4 mile hike, 2 miles to the falls and 2 miles back out in the Pisgah National Forest. This adventure is geared for our able bodied residents but you do not need to be an experienced hiker. The trail begins with a moderate descent on an old logging road and soon begins to follow the creek upstream. There are two waterfalls at the destination. The left side falls is 80 feet and the right side falls is 60 feet. Please pack your own ‘brown bag’ lunch and bring a full water bottle or two. If all goes well we will stop at the summer campers

favorite, Dolly’s for ice cream on the way home, Dutch Treat. Dress in layers appropriate for the day, wear your hiking boots or sturdy shoes, bring a hat and some sun screen. This hike is limited to 13 residents. Deadline to sign up or cancel is Wednesday, April 19. An $8.00 transportation fee is all this trip costs.

Building Inspections Oxford Commons 460, 461, 462, 464 4/12/2017 Villa 15 4/13/2017

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Guided Wildflower HikeThursday, April 27th

1:00 PMLeaves from: Grounds Building

Come on a hike! Brent Stoltz, Givens Estates’ Natural Resources Crew Leader, will lead a wildflower hike,starting at the Grounds Building on Serviceberry Circle (off of Barrett Lane). This hike will go up the Perimeter Trail to the seating area at the top of the ridge, then continue Southwest on the Perimeter Trail and descend either the South Loop Trail or Water Tower Trail. Brentwill discuss early spring bloomingwildflowers,mushrooms, and other things you will see on the hike. The hike should last about 2 hours and is moderate-to-difficultinlevelofdifficulty.Asign-upsheetispostedon the bulletin board outside Programming. The hike is limited to 12 residents.

Mark Your Calendars!! DMV Coming to Givens Estates!

Wednesday, April 26th9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Card & Craft Room

Are you within 6 months of needing your license renewal? If so, the DMV IS coming to Givens Estates! Right here on our campus--this means you won’t have to go to Patton Ave. or somewhere else to get your license renewed! And they’ll do lots of other things while they’re here, too! Services will include: originallicenseforoutofstateandfirsttimeissuancein NC; renewal (up to 6 months before your licenses expires)of classified A,B,& C licenses, commercialA,B & C licenses, ID cards; and duplicate licenses of classifiedA,B&C,commercialA,B&C,IDcards,andvoter ID cards. Available testing will include written tests, vision tests, and road tests (except motorcycle). Voter Registration is offered during application process. Appointments are required and can be had by signing up on the bulletin board outside the Programming office. Paymentoptionsare: cash,check,creditanddebit cards. Sign-up sheet is posted. Please sign up for appointments in order--earliest first--and fill in between existing appointments. This is so all can be assisted in the shortest amount of time.

Trip to the NC Arboretum Friday, April 28th

11:30 AM Leaves from Asbury & Oxford Commons

The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest within the Pisgah National Forest just south of Asheville, N.C. Easily accessible via the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway or Interstate 26, the Arboretum is surrounded by the lush, botanically-diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, allowing visitors to connect personally with nature in ways that are as unique and rich as the land itself. On this trip, residents may bring their own lunch or order a box lunch ahead (copies of

the menu will be available in Programming and are to be completed by Friday, April 21st for pre-ordering). After lunch you will tour the Garden of Promises and the Bonsai Garden with Givens Estates residents as your guides. Nancy Iha and Len and Esther Pardue will help you identify what you see and hear. The terrain is suitable for walkers. Rocking chairs are available overlooking the garden. The bus will leave the Arboretum at 2:30 pm and return to Givens around 3:00 pm. The trip will take place in the rain or shine as there are indoor exhibits that can be seen in inclement weather. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The cost of the trip is $6.00 for transportation plus the cost of your lunch (amount dependent on your meal choice) which will be billed to your monthly fee. Deadline to sign-up or cancel is Monday, April 24th. Sign-up sheet is posted.

From the Environmental Stewardship Task Force

“Tip of the Hat” to...

...the Maintenance Department for extensive use of fluorescent light bulbs and, now,

updating many fixtures with LED bulbs which save even more electricity.

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SMART Driving ClassMonday, May 1st1:00 - 5:00 PM

Location: Rising Classroom

Formerly known as “55 Alive”

This is a four-hour classroom course for drivers over 50. After completing the course, senior drivers will have a greater appreciation of the driving challenges they face. They will learn how they can avoid potential collisions and injuries to themselves and others. The instructor is Celeste Selwyn. A comprehensive Student Manual is provided for note taking and future reading. Additional useful handouts supplement the classroom presentation and the Manual. The course fee is $15.00 for AARP members and $20 for others and MUST be paid for by check made payable to AARP. Also, bring your Driver’s License and your AARP card, if you have one.You may be eligible for a discount on your insurance. You are certain to be a safer driver; your family, friends, and neighbors will be grateful. Classroom space is limited to 25 students. To assure students’ comfort and adequate materials, please sign up by Sunday, April 23rd. Buckle Up and Drive Safely!

Hearing Aid ClinicFriday, April 28th

9:00 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: 1st Floor Clinic

Dr. Christopher Hamilton, Doctor of Audiology, will be heretodoaHearingAidClinicinourCliniconthefirstfloorofAsbury.Dr.Hamiltonwillprovidethefollowingservices to our residents at no charge:

• General cleaning, troubleshooting and minor repairs to malfunctioning hearing aids

• Replacing batteries if the troubleshooting shows this is a problem

• Replacing ear mold tubing on “behind-the-ear” hearing aids

• Removal of ear wax from patient’s ear if it is not severely impacted (only for hearing aid users--not for the general public)

• On-site availability of a Doctor of Audiology to answer questions related to hearing, hearing aids, or balance disorders and treatment

Appointments are required--no walk-ins will be accepted. A sign-up sheet for appointments is posted on the bulletin board outside Programming. Services that are usually fee based, such as hearing screenings or major aid repairs, will not be included in this clinic.

MAHEC Presents: Zen Amidst Chaos: a

Women-Only Evening to Recharge, Refresh,

and RestartWednesday, May 17th 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Leaves from Asbury and Oxford Commons at 5:00 PM

Leave your worries at home, grab a girlfriend, and enjoy a FREE evening of inspiration, self-care, and fun! Please join come and enjoy dinner, wine, and two guest speakers listed to the right. Usually these events are costly, so take advantage of this unique opportunity!

Re-Energizing Your Life - Creating Peace Where You Are by Paula Guilfoyle, Founder &

President of Claim Leadership

Heart Attack in Women - Signs You Shouldn’t Chalk Up to Stress by Ronnie Metcalf, EdD, RN, ONC

Sign up by Wednesday April 12th to reserve your seat! Sign-up sheet is posted. Once we have seven ladies signed up, we will begin to register everyone on-line. Please be sure to include your email address on the sign-up sheet.

The next Women’s Prayer Breakfast is Tuesday, May 2nd at 9:00 AM in Fine Dining. A

Continental Breakfast (cost $7.00) will be prepared by the dining staff and Virginia Thompson an American Indian Storyteller will speak. The sign-up sheet is

posted and reservations must be made by Wednes-day, April 26.

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Need FREE Help with Your Computer?

Got a new printer and need it set up? Having trouble with your email? Got an iPad for Christmas and know nothing about it? Is your Nook, Kindle, tablet, or other mobile device acting up? Call one of these folks to get some help! These are all residents right here on campus and they work for FREE! They can help troubleshoot many problems. And they are your age, so they understand where you’re coming from, your particular view on things, your level of expertise. They are patient and understanding and won’t judge you!

The following people are on schedule for April: Week of Apr. 3 Alice Davidson 285-2421 Week of Apr. 10 Walt Justice 285-2517 Week of Apr. 17 John Nieburg 545-1600

Volunteer with Wood Assisted Living during

VespersWe need 6 to 7 volunteers who would be willing to help our Wood Assisted Living residents come to Vespers on Sunday afternoons. This would be an approximately one and a half hour commitment to accompany residents to Vespers and then take them back. We are grateful to those who have helped in the past. Some of them have moved and others are no longer able to serve. This is a great way to minister to our fellow residents who would otherwise not be able to attend Vespers. Kim Burleson will give an orientation for those who volunteer. Please contact Kim (771-2228) with questions or to sign up.

Cast Your Vote for Haywood County School Foundation Video Contest!Haywood County School Foundation is a participant in the program “A Community Thrives” sponsored by Gannett, USA Today and the Asheville Citizen Times. We have submitted an entry video made by the help of our Resident Council President, Flossie Schwein, Tom Lesher, and John Nieburg. The voting period will begin on April 12, 2017 and end on May 12, 2017. You may vote one time each day for 30 days. Thank you, Doris B. Hammett, MD, 58 OC

1. Google “USA Today: A Community thrives –awarding grants to great ideas.” 2. Scroll down to submissions. Click “View all submissions” 3. You get to a page with the head line “Submit an Idea O Days until voting begins” 4. When the page comes up, scroll down about 50 rows of submissions. 5. Give the computer time to call up the submissions. Look for Citation Awards for Education

Announcement from IT: Ransonware and Scams

Over the past few years the instances of scams and ransomware have increased for all computer users. More recently telephone scams have had a dramatic increase in the public and even on our own campus These scams currently come in two forms. Either you will get a call on your home phone saying there is an issue on your computer or a number will pop up on your computer telling you to call them or all your data will be lost. If someone calls you out of the blue (Microsoft, IBM, Norton, or any company) and tells you there is an issue with your computer you just need to hang up. This isascam.Donotgivethemanyfinancialinformationor follow any of their instruction to let them on your

workstation to help you. If someone does call you and you are unsure please call the technology Helpdesk at 828-771-2626 and we will be happy to help guide you and answer any questions. The second scam currently circulating comes in many forms. One is a window that continually pops up asking you to call Microsoft. Another is a screen that pops up and voice that comes up telling you will lose all your data if you don’t call the number on your screen. If anything like this happens the safest thing to do currently is shut down your computer and call a local computer repair company to assist in the cleanup of your workstation. Do Not call the pop up on your computer. If this does occur to you and you are unsure on what you should do always feel free to call Technology Helpdesk 828-771-2626 for guidance on how you can get help.

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Community Corner GEHC Cecil Myrick

Givens Fun & Fellowship Wii Bowling League News

WEEK OF 3/27/17-4/2/17 Single Game, Women...Inez Dickson...269, 257, 235 Single Game, Men.........Hal Starnes....265, 258, 216 Set, Women (3 games)...Inez Dickson...761 Set, Men (3 games).........Hal Starnes....739

HONORABLE MENTION (Games of 200 or more) Peggy Manz 246; Jean Spatny 236, 214; Diddy Penick 227, 211; Mary Mertens 226, 221, 204; Verna McGaughey 225, 212; Dick Manz 224; Heinz Freese 202

Do You Know the Score?Bridge on 4/3/17 Rubber Bridge 4/4/171st: Ralph Reeder 1st: Fred McDougall 2nd: Toni Kole 2nd: Bonnie Perez 3rd: Peggy Campbell Tied for 3rd: 4th: Vivian Frederick Betty Meunch Margaret Limondin

Duplicate Bridge: 3/30/171st: Fred McDougall & Lucy Solomon 2nd: Jane Doolittle & Fred Austin 3rd: Bill Dickason & Jacques Limondin

Duplicate Bridge: 4/6/171st: Fred McDougall & Lucy Solomon 2nd: Jacques & Margaret Limondin 3rd: Wendell Matthews & Luise Calderbank

Party Bridge on 4/2/17 LADIES - High - Mary Gillespie 2nd - Dolly Parton (Guest)GENTS - High - Dan Sckelford 2nd - Andy Milligan

SHOPPING TRIPS Sign-ups are posted

Monday, April 10th @ 10:00 AM Bank,PostOffice&Goodwill

Tuesday, April 11th @ 1:30 PM

Ingles & Walgreens

Wednesday, April 12th @ 10:00 AM Publix & Fresh Market

Thursday, April 13th @ 1:30 PM Asheville Mall, Overlook Plaza,

Bed Bath and Beyond & Kitchen and Company

Passengers choose one of two locations. The driver will drop off passengers at one location and transport the remaining ones

to the other location, then return to the first location to pick up the first group.

In Memoriam

Kathryn Wier

The staff and residents of Givens Estates wish to express their deepest sympathies to the family of

Kathryn “Kay” Wier of Givens Health Center, formerly of Oxford Commons and Lovely Lane,

who passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017.

Christine Plemmons MatthewsThe staff and residents of Givens Estates wish to express their deepest sympathies to the family of

Christine Plemmons Matthews of Oxford Commons, who passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

A Tutorial on

In the Judaic-Christian tradition, Passover is an eight day festival, celebrated this year on April 10-18th, the same time as Holy Week. It commemorates the freeing of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.

What are the ways Jews and Christians remember this festival? How can we deepen our faith by celebrating this event? In what ways does the Seder meal influence this time?

A class/tutorial will be held on Wednesday, April 12th, from 10:30-11:30am in the Rising Classroom. Through presentations, music, and video we will learn about this important tradition. If you have questions or need additional information, call Ben Curry, a Chapel Guild member, at (828) 442-2394.

We shall also educate ourselves in understanding the Seder meal. A Passover seder is a service held at home as part of the Passover celebration. It is always observed on the first night of Passover, and in many homes on the second night as well. Participants use a book called a haggadah to lead the service, which consists of storytelling, a seder meal, and concluding prayers and songs.

Time will be given for discussion and questions. Additional resources will be available.

All Are Welcome!

-Presented by The Chapel Guild of Givens Estates-

PLANTINGS BY RESIDENTS

Many residents enjoy doing their own gardening; this is a wonderful activity and is something that is encouraged by Givens Estates. We recognize the fact that it is good therapy, beautifies our campus, and provides an opportunity to get outside. However, please be aware that we do have guidelines that need to be followed, see below. These are to be followed regardless of whether you purchased plants from a garden center, they were a gift from a friend or family member, or if you would like to transplant something from another area of campus. “Plantings by Residents: The planting of trees and shrubbery, creating new landscape beds, or altering existing beds must be approved in advance to ensure conformity with the overall landscaping plan. Also, new plantings must be approved in advance by the Grounds Director due to the danger of digging into underground utility wires. Vegetables can be grown in specially designated garden areas or in approved containers. Annuals may be planted in existing beds and should be maintained by residents. Givens Estates reserves the right to change resident plantings to reflect the landscape design of the campus, but will make every effort to discuss the change with the resident prior to changing or removing any resident-purchased plantings. Anything planted on the grounds becomes the property of Givens Estates.”- Page 36, Givens Estates Resident Handbook. The Grounds Department has received many questions about the availability of plant material adjacent to Buildings 1-10. Even though these buildings are unoccupied, Givens Estates maintains ownership of all plant material and may reuse these plants in other areas of campus. Removal of plant material in this area is not allowed, at this time. We will notify residents via the Gazette should this plant material become available at a later date. In the event this plant material does become available, and you would like to have some plants, this work will need to coordinate with the Grounds Department. We want to be sensitive to current and former residents who have already requested plant material and we also want to keep this area aesthetically pleasing. Please be respectful of your neighbors and of Givens Estates property, and do not remove plant material from existing landscapes.  

 

2017 Mowing Schedule

Please note the following is the anticipated mowing schedule for the Grounds Department. This schedule is based on an ideal work week, and, when necessary, it will be adjusted due to changes in weather conditions or staff schedules. LOCATION DAY TURF WILL BE CUT BUILDINGS 20-26 MONDAY LADY HUNTINGDON LANE MONDAY LOVELY LANE MONDAY STRAWBRIDGE COURT TUESDAY GIVENS HEALTH CENTER TUESDAY GREENHOUSE TUESDAY GROUNDS / MAINTENANCE TUESDAY BUILDINGS 1-15 WEDNESDAY FAR HORIZONS LANE WEDNESDAY COKESBURY LANE WEDNESDAY MANOR / RECREATION AREA WEDNESDAY OXFORD COMMONS THURSDAY ALDERSGATE CIRCLE THURSDAY COTTAGES ON WESLEY DRIVE THURSDAY MAIN ENTRANCE THURSDAY

Givens Estates Resident Council Newsletter April 7, 2017

Exploration: Our Environment

Dawn Chávez, Executive Director of GreenWorks, will speak at the Resident Council Meeting, Wed., April 7th, 3 PM, in the Performing Arts Center. Since December 1, 2014, Ms. Chávez has brought a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her position at GreenWorks.

Editors: RC President & Vice President �1

REMINDERS Take a few minutes to fill out the 2017 Resident Interest Survey: Recreational and Physical Wellness form

either on a paper copy or on the G-town Resident App

under the “Surveys” icon and submit by Friday, April 21st to Programming, the Reception Desk or the Wellness Center.

Your participation will help Programming to plan future

activities that match the needs and desires of the residents.

THIS ISSUE Inspiration: Earth Day,

April 22, 2017

APRIL 22, 1970 It is estimated that

twenty-million people participated in the first

Earth Day events.

Tree City For 36 years, Asheville

has maintained the designation of Tree City.

In 2016,GreenWorks volunteers and partner

donors planted 374 trees!

RESIDENT COUNCIL NEWS

Givens Estates Resident Council Newsletter April 7, 2017

About Dawn Chávez: In a December 2, 2014, Mountain Xpress article, Ms. Chávez is quoted as saying,"I have been visiting family in Asheville for the past fifteen years and have always been drawn to the beauty of the city, the mountains and the community." She is a native of New York City, and has a bachelor’s degree in natural resources from Cornell University and a master’s degree in environmental education from Montclair University. With over twenty years of experience of directing nonprofits, raising funds and inspiring volunteers she is continuing to make GreenWorks a major player in steering the environmental passions of volunteers in Asheville and Buncombe County. She enjoys birding, hiking, cycling, and paddling with her husband and their two children.

About Asheville GreenWorks: GreenWorks began in 1973 as Quality '76 to celebrate, cleanup and prepare for the nation's Bicentennial in 1976. Under the umbrella of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, it received a grant of $2,000 from Wachovia Bank. From 1976 to 2007, it was known as Quality Forward undertaking education, beautification, advocacy and stewardship projects. In 2007, the Board of Directors decided to name the organization, GreenWorks, to better reflect the work that was being accomplished. GreenWorks gives citizens the opportunity to improve their urban environment through grassroots, community-based volunteer projects. In 2016, 3,215 volunteers came together to do 216 river and roadside cleanups; collect by hand 33,170 pounds of litter; plant 374 trees in Buncombe County; collect at Hard-to-Recycle events 107,000 pounds of materials; fill 6 tractor trailers with 5,909 tires on Tire Amnesty Days; and engage 5,964 students in environmental education. (Source: http://www.ashevillegreenworks.org)

April 17th will be the last day to give your Lenten Outreach gifts. Please contact Outreach Task Force Co-chairs Karen Ward (274-7976) or Marjie Tucker (706-342-6501), if you have any question about this endeavor or about the Holiday Outreach in December. These two events make it possible to collectively "give back" to our community in meaningful ways. The 2017 Lenten Outreach will benefit Children First/Communities in Schools summer camp and Elder Law Projects at Pisgah Legal Services. Baskets for snacks are in mail rooms and monetary boxes are in Asbury mail room and at Oxford reception desk. THANKS!

Editors: RC President & Vice President �2