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The Greenbrier at Christmas November 7- 10, 2016

Tour Package Inclusions Deluxe Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation Services of a Good News Travels Tour Manager

3 Nights’ Hotel Accommodations with Baggage Handling Afternoon Tea

$20 Slot Free Play in the Casino Club Culinary Demonstrations

Access to the Presidents’ Cottage Museum Use of Swimming Pool and Movie Theater On-Property Grounds Transportation

Bunker Tour 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Tour Itinerary Monday – Depart from Charlotte and travel to The Greenbrier for a three-night stay. Enjoy an included dinner at the resort in one of the casual restaurants. (D)

Tuesday – Included breakfast at The Greenbrier. Enjoy a full day at the resort with afternoon tea. Dinner will be on your own at the resort this evening. (B)

Wednesday – Included breakfast at The Greenbrier. Have a Bunker Tour today. Enjoy an included dinner in the main dining room this evening (coat & tie required). (B, D)

Thursday – Included breakfast at The Greenbrier. Depart for home. (B)

Tour Pricing $1095 per person/double occupancy $1585 per person/single occupancy

$250 Deposit due by September 6th

Final Payment due October 6th

Registrations forms available at the Activities Desk.

We also welcome our wait list members to join us

on this overnight trip to the Greenbrier.

Please direct questions to Teresa 704-714-5562 or Luci 704-714-5567.

~ Mark your Calendars ~

Arts, Books & Craft Sale and Attic Tag Sale

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 12 Noon - 4:00 pm Community Hall

Upcoming Events

OnSite Dermatology Wednesday, October 5, 2016

9:00 am - 1:00 pm in the College Room On Site Dermatology will resume the first Wednesday of October. If you have questions or to make an appointment please call 877-345-5300 and ask for Fern Taylor.

Carolina Camaraden German Band

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

7:30 pm in Community Hall To celebrate “Octoberfest,” come hear the “Carolina Camaraden Band” after the German buffet.

Dale Chihuly Collection

“Chihuly Venetians” Thursday, October 13, 2016

Depart at 8:30 am for Graham, NC A rare opportunity to see Dale Chihuly's work from this stunning private collection. Alamance County, NC is the only place on the Eastern Seaboard in 2016 to see this work of the internationally famous blown-glass artist Dale Chihuly. The exhibit will be in the galleries of the historic Captain James and Emma Holt White House. This beautiful exhibit is free to the public.

Opera Carolina

“The Barber of Seville” Thursday, October 27, 2016

Depart at 6:45 pm for Belk Theater

Tickets: $25.00

*Sign up for ALL the above activities under

Upcoming Events in the front of the Activities Book.

Charlotte A Cappella Show Chorus

Thursday, September 15, 2016 7:30 pm

Community Hall

The Charlotte A Cappella Show Chorus is an extraordinary group of women who gather together

in celebration of the art form known as barbershop music. They are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International and you will just love them! *Sign up under #15 in the Activities

Book.

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Honey Bees at The Cypress with David Segrest

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 7:30 pm

Community Hall

What do you know about honey bees? There are misconceptions about honey

bees. Come learn why honey bees are so sacred, why they a r e t h e b e s t pollinators and how they are used for food a n d m e d i c i n a l purposes. David Segrest will present a power point on the honey bee and specifically talk about our Cypress Honey Bees. *Sign up under #21 in the Activities

Book.

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Humorist and Former Miss North Carolina Jeanne Robertson Friday, September 23, 2016

Depart at 7:15 pm

Knight Theater Ticket Cost: $39.00

At 71 years young, Jeanne Robertson continues to charm audiences with her humorous observations about life around her. This former Miss North Carolina, standing tall at six-foot-two,

has an infectious personality, heart and sense of humor. With eight nationally released DVDs, three books, hundreds of hours on SiriusXM satellite radio and over 29 million YouTube hits, the demand for Robertson's family-friendly and engaging brand of comedy has grown exponentially. Some of her most popular anecdotes include "Don't Go to Vegas Without A Baptist," "Don't Bungee Jump Naked", and "Don't Send a Man to the Grocery Store." Robertson's witty depiction of everyday situations never fails to have audiences of all ages rolling with laughter. Don't miss this performance by a truly funny lady!

*Sign up under #23 in the Activities Book.

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“It’s All in Your Mind, Keeping Your Brain Fit and Strong”

Presented by Jeanette Leardi, M.A. Wednesday, September 28, 2016

7:30 pm

Community Hall

“Why am I not as sharp as I used to be?” “Does aging really mean having a slower, less efficient brain?” “Will I someday develop Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia?”

These are real concerns for many middle-age and older adults, but there is something everyone can do to keep as mentally fit as possible in the years to come. Physical exercise, mental exercise, nutrition, and stress management can improve one’s general well-being and day-to-day ability to function. This insightful and entertaining presentation reveals surprising, good news facts about the aging brain and how to care for it. It includes fundamental lifestyle tips based on the latest medical and psychological research.

*Sign up under #28 in the Activities Book.

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Jeanne Robertson

Jeanette Leardi

CPCC Theater

“1776: The Musical” Thursday, September 29, 2016

Depart at 6:45 pm Pease Auditorium

Ticket Cost: $19.00

It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence, if only our founding fathers can agree to do

it! “1776” follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence. Join us for this funny, insightful and compelling drama, which features a striking score and legendary book. *Sign up under #29 in the Activities Book.

Evening Social Bridge

Monday, September 19, 2016

7:30 pm Community Hall

*Sign up under #19 in

the Activities Book.

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Painting For All Levels with Bruce Wednesdays, September 14 & 28

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Art Room

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“Stampin’ It Up” with Helen Patterson Friday, September 23, 2016

2:00 pm Art Room

*Sign up under #23 in the Activities Book. *23

Church at The Cypress Sunday, September 11, 2016

2:00 pm Community Hall

The Salvation Army Major Larry Browne will lead worship here at The

Cypress on Sunday, September 11th at 2 pm in Community Hall. All are welcome for fellowship and worship. Valet available until 2 pm

and members will provide transportation back to your home.

Behind the Scenes Cypress Kitchen Tours

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Thursday, September 29, 2016

10:00 am Meet in the Clubhouse Lobby

On the “Behind the Scenes” tour of our new Cypress

kitchen you will see all that has to take place to serve a delicious meal.

*Sign up under #20 or 29 in Act. Book.

Lunch Bunch Visits

“Aix en Provence” Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Depart at 11:15 am Bring Money for Lunch

Aix en Provence is a Seasonal Provencal and Mediterranean Bistro focusing on Southern French, Northern Spanish and Northern Italian cuisine using

locally sourced ingredients with unique spices from countries around the Mediterranean Sea. Aix en Provence was awarded the Open Table Diner Choice Winner 2016 award. Expect a concise menu of Mediterranean fare paired with an extensive wine list and custom cocktails at this Eastover bistro with simple, white tablecloth decor. *Sign up under #14 in the Activities Book.

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Afternoon Movie

“East Side Sushi” Wednesday, September 21, 2016

2:00 pm Community Hall

Rated: PG Length: 1 Hr. 46 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama

Juana is a working-class Latina single mother who strives to

become a sushi chef. Forced to give up her fruit-vending cart in order to find a more secure job, Juana lands a position as a kitchen assistant at a local Japanese restaurant. It is there she discovers a new friendship and a whole new world of cuisine and culture, far-removed from everything she has ever known. *Sign up under #21.

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Labor Day Picnic Monday, September 5, 2016

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Dining Room

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September Birthdays

Harry Baldwin 1 Don Jones 2 Ann Boone 4 Virginia Horn 5 Ann Timberlake 5 Louise Cobb 9 Howard Landers 9 Betty Bonjour 11 Jane Kropp 11 Gordon Reische 11 Rosemary Blanchard 12 Robert Cooley 12 Joy Lamb 12 Gayle Wylie 13 Jackie Miller 16 Sheila Evans 17 Betty Levin 17 Rachel Marks 19 JW Barts 21 Charles Childers 21 Kitty Craig 21 Audrey Taylor 21 Eddie Kelly 24 Wayne Godwin 25 Dick Barnhardt 27 Blair Bryan 27 Barbara McGrann 28 Bill Gerhart 29 Ann Belk 30 Charles Jarrett 30

Fitness and Wellness From Director,

Ashton Hennessey

New specialty classes will be held every 2nd Wednesday from 2 pm - 3 pm in Villa D, led by Aminta. Class topics focus on the physical and mental components of fitness and wellness. The first class will be Wednesday, September 14th on Spinal Integrity, learning how to protect and strengthen your spine. Classes are limited to 12 participants

and interested attendees are required

to sign up a week prior to the class they

are interested in. Sign up in the Fitness

and Wellness Book at the Activities

Desk.

Charlotte Symphony Classics

“All Tchaikovsky" Friday, September 30, 2016 & Saturday, October 1, 2016 Depart at 7:15 pm both nights

Belk Theater

Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Esther Yoo, violin

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

of the concerts you plan to ride the bus to. Indicate if you need tickets or have

Season Tickets. Note that there are separate sign up sheets for Friday and Saturday nights .

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Member Roundtable Meeting

Wednesday, September 21

10:00 am Community Hall

The agenda for this meeting will be to deliver a pool

update and a Food and Beverage update.

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Cypress Singers Fridays in September 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

(Please arrive at 1:00 pm)

Villa B Social Room

The Cypress Singers, led by Mari lynn Bellmann, are beginning

rehearsals for their Christmas Season and invite anyone who is interested, and has a love of singing to come join them on Fridays in Villa B. Rehearsals begin promptly at 1:15 pm and end at 2:15 pm. Come join the fun! You won't be disappointed!

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“Active Adventures” Friday, September 9, 2016

Depart at 10:30 am for Foxcroft East Trail

The Foxcroft East neighborhood was established in 1973. Trails wind through the beautiful neighborhood, providing excellent, paved walking paths. The trails are predominately shaded and we plan on walking just

under 2 miles. Please wear adequate walking shoes. Water will be provided. *Sign up under #9 in the Activities Book.

Ladies’ Bunco Night Wednesday, September 14, 2016

7:30 pm Community Hall

Bunco is a 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. Twelve players are needed to play the

game. *Sign up under #14.

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Bingo! Bingo!! Bingo!!! Thursday, September 22, 2016

7:30 pm Community Hall

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St. Vincent’s Catholic Mass Friday, September 2

11:15 am

Stewart Health Center

Everyone is invited.

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Men’s Breakfast

Monday, September 19 Depart at 8:30 am

Park Place Restaurant

*Sign up under #19.

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Monday Wine Social/Dinner

Every Monday 5:00 pm

Library / Club Room

T h i s event is limited to

30 people and you must

sign up by 12 pm each

Monday in Act. Book.

Movie Outing “Florence Foster Jenkins”

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Check Channel 1394 for exact afternoon departure time (Approximately 1:00 pm)

Ticket Cost: $ 8.00 Rated: PG-13 Length: 1 Hr. 50 min.

Genre: Drama / Romance

In the 1940s, New York socialite Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep) dreams of becoming a great opera singer.

Unfortunately, her ambition far exceeds her talent. The voice Florence hears in her head is beautiful, but to everyone else it is quite lousy. Her husband St. Clair goes to extreme lengths to make sure his wife never finds out how awful she truly is. When Florence announces her plans for a concert at Carnegie Hall, St. Clair soon realizes that he's facing his greatest challenge yet. Bring your friends...let’s go to the movies. Sign up under #7 in the Activities Book.

Let’s Play Dominoes

Thursday, September 29 7:30 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under #29.

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Dance Lessons by Nickolai Keanov Saturdays, September 3 & 17

3:00 - 4:00 pm Community Hall

*Sign up under #3 & 17.

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“The Tribute to Selfless Service Concert”

featuring the USO Show Troupe & the Second Marine Aircraft Wing Band

Sunday, September 11, 2016 Depart at 1:00 pm

Halton Theater

“The Tribute to Selfless Service Concert,” featuring the iconic USO Show Troupe

and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band will inspire and enthuse the audience while honoring those who serve and protect our freedoms -- past and present. The USO Show troupe is part of an American Tradition that goes back 75 years to its beginnings in the muddy camp shows of the South Pacific. Military history has established empirically that musical units are an integral part of the military. The Second Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, continues this fine tradition by representing one of the finest organizations in musical excellence. This is a free concert with open seating. Donations accepted *Sign up under #11 in the Activities Book.

Singles Happy Hour Friday, September 16 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Club Room

J o i n o t h e r singles for

a glass of wine before going to dinner. *Sign up under #16.

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Cypress Therapy Department

“Learning on the Move: Movement/Brain Connection”

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 11:00 am

College Room

Interactive discussion highlighting how movement and exercise enhances memory and brain function followed by a short active demonstration of simple

moves that you can do at home to enhance brain function.

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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

Mary Ann Grossmann B Jack Crymes C Barbara Kouri D

*Mary Lou McCurry E Sue McElwain E

Vera Godwin, Cottages Joan Chesnut, Board Liaison

Health & Safety Tat Kleckley A Tom Massey B Eddie Kelly C Jean McVerry D

*Connie Stuppnig E Audrey Bittner, Cottages Bill Kouri, Board Liaison

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

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

*Denotes Chairperson

Tricia Harbaugh

Book Club Monday, September 19

2:00 pm Club Room

We wi l l discuss the b o o k A n I n v i s i b l e

Thread, by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski. This book discussion will be reviewed by Judy Williams. All Cypress ladies are welcome to join them.

“Lunch & Learn” with Kathy Weidner

Cypress Registered Dietitian Monday, September 26, 2016

11:45 am - 1:00 pm Garden Room

Topic: Nutrition for Osteoporosis ~ Calcium and Vitamin D and other essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K and magnesium are vital to good bone health. Osteoporosis leads to

increased bone fractures. It is never too late to improve your diet towards better bone health. Please call and reserve a place at the table for September’s “Lunch and Learn” to understand more. Call Kathy Weidner at 704-714-5551.

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“The Yiasou Greek Festival” Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Thursday, September 8, 2016 Depart at 10:45 am

Say thank you to the Wachters for our free tickets!

Bring money for lunch and shopping

The Yiasou Greek Festival began in 1978 and since then has become one of Charlotte’s largest cultural events. It is

eagerly anticipated by the Charlotte community each year. Yiasou (the Greek word for Hello, Goodbye and Cheers) Greek Festival features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, entertainment, art, shopping and more. Experience the sights and sounds of Greece when you visit the 37th Annual Yiasou Greek Festival. It’s a time of the year when everyone can be Greek. Yiasou! *Sign up under #8 in the Activities Book.

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Modern European History with Cypress Member Eddie Kelly

Every Friday in September 11:00 am Art Room

Eddie Kelly will resume his class series on Modern European History s tar t ing wi th Napoleon in

September. Classes are on Fridays in the Art Room. All are welcome.

Discussion Group Monday, September 12, 2016

7:30 pm College Room

September 12th is the “back-from-summer” kickoff. October programs will be led by Dr. Tony Zeiss, of CPCC.

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