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Savannah & Jekyll Island Spring Getaway - 3 Nights

May 1 - 4, 2017

Registration Deadline Extended

*Sign up at the Activities Desk.

Tour Information $1,065 Per Person/Double Occupancy $1365 Per Person/Single Occupancy

Includes 3 breakfast, 2 Lunches 3 Dinners

Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation. 3 night accommodations downtown Savannah,

Lunch @ Cypress of Hilton Head, Gospel Dinner Cruise on Savannah River Boat - Georgia Queen , Private Savannah City Trolley Tour, Davenport

House Tour with Garden Wine Tasting, River House Seafood with Culinary Demo,

Jekyll Island Historic Tram Tour with included Lunch at the Jekyll Island Resort

Grand Finale Show at the Savannah Theater, The Mighty Eighth Museum and Lunch

Wait List members are also invited to join us on this Spring Getaway.

Cypress Singers Spring Concert Wednesday, May 10, 2017

7:30 pm Community Hall

Jeanette Leardi

“Telling Your Story: The Healing Power of Legacy Writing”

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:30 pm

Community Hall *Sign up NOW for these two May events

under Upcoming Events in the Activities Book.

Welcome New Cypress Members!

New March Move-ins

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Ken & Cathy Sweet B-105

Robert & Cynthia Dunegan D-404

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Fitness and Wellness from Ashton Hennessy,

Director of Fitness & Wellness

April is National Humor Month

“Waist Up - Shoulders, Neck & Back” Wednesday, April 12th at 2:00 pm in Villa D Specialty Class with Aminta. Sign up in Exercise Binder.

“Laughing for the Health of It” Wednesday, April 19th from 11-11:30 am the Art Rm.

“Neighborhood Walk” Thursday, April 20th at 8:45 am Meet in the Lobby We will walk one of the local neighborhoods outside of the Cypress. The walk will start promptly at 8:45am. Members who would like to attend must sign up and be in the Lobby by 8:40am. We will walk down Park South Drive, onto Sulkirk, down Flowerfield Rd, onto Garden Club Ln and Willowood Dr, then walk back to the Cypress. The walk is approximately 2 miles and will take approximately 1 hour. We will also be walking alongside main roads (i.e. Park South Drive). Walk is weather permitting - contact Ashton with questions/concerns.

“Laughing for the Health of It” Thursday, April 27th from 3-3:30 pm the Art Room

Friendship Table Every Night

5:45 pm Dining Room

The Friendship table will be available every night at 5:45 pm. Four seats will be available on a first come, first serve basis for you to have dinner and socialize with other Cypress members.

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CPCC Theater “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Thursday, April 6, 2017 Depart at 6:45 pm Pease Auditorium

Tickets: $19.00

It’s 1927 in a rundown studio in C h i c a g o . M a

Rainey, The Mother of the Blues, is recording new sides of old favorites. During a tense recording session in Chicago’s South Side, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom depicts the psychological consequences of African American musicians’ struggles for economic and artistic self-determination in the face of racism and a shifting marketplace. It won the 1985 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best American Play, the 1985 Drama Desk Award Outstanding New Play and 1985 Tony Award for Best Play.*Sign up #6.

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Spring Charlotte Guided City Tours & Lunch at Fran’s Filling Station

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 and Thursday, April 20, 2017

Departs at 9:30 am each day Bring money for lunch.

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With Charlotte looking so beautiful this time of year, it seems like the perfect time for

a guided Charlotte City Tour. Professional tour guide, Ann Duckett, will lead us to many of the important places in Charlotte’s history. We will make a stop for lunch while on our journey and arrive back at The Cypress around 2 pm. Be sure to sign up for a seat on the bus as we explore this beautiful city of Charlotte with all the azaleas, dogwoods and flowers in bloom. *Sign up for either the 19th or 20th in the Activities Book.

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WTVI Private Studio Tour View Taping of Carolina Impact

Thursday, April 27, 2017 Depart at 9:15 am

WTVI is on air, online and all around the Charlotte area. They are active across a 13-county viewing area covering local stories for Carolina Impact and Carolina Business Review, delivering

literacy training to parents and teachers, offering community health screenings and financial literacy workshops, hosting community conversations, previewing upcoming PBS programs, and more. Our tour will include going to the “Broadcast Hall of Fame,” seeing the engineering viewing area, the edit suites and viewing the taping of the show “Carolina Impact” with General Manager, Amy Burkett. *Sign up under #27.

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Belmont Abbey Basilica and Monastery Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Depart at 1:15 pm

Belmont Abbey is a monastery of the Benedictine Order. For more than 1,500 years, men have become monks according to Saint

Benedict’s insight. But each Benedictine abbey stands independently, with its own unique character. So although the monks of Belmont observe a centuries-old Rule, still followed in monasteries throughout the world, this abbey has its own distinct life. Join us for a private tour of the Basilica and the Benedictine Monastery. *Sign up under #26 in the Activities Book.

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Pianist, Ethan Uslan Wednesday, April 26, 2017

7:30 pm Community Hall

Ethan is a ragtime/jazz pianist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a 3-

time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and has performed all over the USA, and Europe. His performances are filled with passion, humor, virtuosity, and a deep love for America's rich musical past. His vast repertoire includes original arrangements of Civil-War era songs, New Orleans Jazz, 1920s Charlestons, blues, stomps, Harlem stride piano, swing and even Cuban rumbas. *Sign up under #26.

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Painting Class with Artist Bruce Chandler

Wednesdays, April 12 & 26, 2017 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Art Room

Church at The Cypress Sunday, April 9, 2017

2:00 pm Community Hall

Guest preacher, Rev. Joe Clifford, Senior Pastor at Myers Park

Presbyterian Church, will be leading worship. Valet available until 2 pm.

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“Lunch & Learn” with Cypress Dietitian Kathy Weidner

Monday, April 24, 2017 11:45 am - 1:00 pm in the Garden Room

Topic: Wholesome Whole Foods for Energy!

Consuming a diet with a high proportion of processed foods can lead to a diet with plenty of calories, but very little in important vitamins,

minerals, fiber, healthy fats and proteins. Wholesome whole foods that are minimally processed take longer for the body to digest which leads to a sustained energy to help you fuel an active day! A healthy snack of fresh fruit with a glass of water can provide more satisfaction and energy than a bag of chips and a soda, which can lead to a quick fix then sink to a feeling of fatigue! Please call and reserve a place at the table for our discussion of wholesome whole foods to fuel our diets with healthy nutrients. We will also discuss fiber and hydration!!! Please call Kathy 704-714-5551 to reserve a spot!

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A 2nd Trip to Discovery Place Tour of “Genghis Kahn” Exhibit

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Depart at 10:30 am Admission: $10.75

Our first trip was so successful, a 2nd trip has been requested. The

Genghis Kahn tour includes a 60 minute walk-through of Genghis Khan with museum educator available throughout the exhibit to expand upon the amazing life and times of Genghis Khan and his empire. Learn the ingenious battle tactics and logistics invented to conquer vast territories. Hear how the clothing, tools and communication techniques used in ancient Mongolia have an amazing influence on modern-day life. *Sign up under #5 in the Act. Book.

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Let’s Play Dominoes

Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:30 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under #13 in the Activities Book.

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Evening Social Bridge

Monday, April 17, 2017 7:30 pm

Community Hall

All are welcome to play bridge.

*Sign up under #17.

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Afternoon Movies Featuring Grammy Nominations

2:30 pm Community Hall

Friday, April 7 - “Jackie” Rated R

Length: 1hr. 40mins. Genre: Drama/Biography After her husband's assassination, Jackie Kennedy's (Natalie Portman) world is completely shattered.

Wednesday, April 12 - “Lion” Rated PG-13

Length: 2hrs. Genre: Drama/Biography Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India. Twenty-five years later,

he sets out to find his lost family.

Sunday, April 23 - “Hidden Figures” Rated PG

Length: 2hrs. 7mins. Genre: Drama/History Three brilliant African-American women at NASA

serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of an astronaut into orbit.

Friday, April 28 - “La La Land” Rated PG-13

Length: 2hrs. 8mins. Genre: Drama/ Romance Sebastian and Mia are drawn together by their common

desire to do what they love. *Sign up for each movie in the Activities Book.

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Cypress Chair Volleyball Every Monday

1:15 pm Community Hall

It is great exercise, so much fun and everyone is welcome to come and play chair volleyball.

April Birthdays

Betty Edwards 3 Sylvia Miller 3 Ike Belk 4 Lucille Gross 4 Margaret Ross 4 Peggy Williamson 4 Frances McDowell 5 Susan Durham 7 Connie Harris 7 Audrey Bittner 9 Burt Melton 9 Ray McCorkle 10 Edythe Sweet 12 Jo Ann Ball 14 Eileen Dewenter 14 Betty Garner 14 Bill Shipley 14 Irene Imbrogno 15 Albert Promislow 15 Bettie Webster 19 Ruth Ann Weimer 19 Sally Hunt 21 Betty James 21 Barbara Conder 22 Martha Colvard 23 Connie Stuppnig 23 Jean Rea 26 Linda Foster 27 Jack Robinson 27 Rex Welton 27 Charles MacDonald 28 Jane Rudisill 29 Susan Cureton 30

The Gathering Weekly Ecumenical

Worship & Fellowship

Every Tuesday 7:15 pm

Community Hall

Charlotte Symphony Pops “Great American

Songbook” Saturday, April 1, 2017

Depart at 7:15 pm Knight Theater

Pink Martini vocalist Storm Large performs songs from the Great American Songbook

reflecting the many faces of love, including "Lady Is A Tramp," "My Funny Valentine," "Someone To Watch Over Me," and more." *Sign up in the Charlotte Symphony Notebook at the Activities Desk Under Pops.

Charlotte Symphony Classics “Rachmaninoff Piano

Concerto No. 1” Saturday, April 8, 2017

Depart at 7:15 pm Belk Theater

*Sign up in the Charlotte Symphony notebook at the Activities Desk.

Gentlecare Footcare Thursday, April 20, 2017

9:00 am - 11:00 am Art Room

Flyers are available at the Activities Desk. Call the office at 704-243-0303 for an

appointment or sign up in the Activities book.*Sign up under #20 for your time slot in the Activities Book.

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Mah Jongg Lessons Wednesdays April 5th & April 19

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm College Room

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OnSite Dermatology Wednesday, April 5, 2017

9:00 am - 1:00 pm in the College Room

If you have questions or want to make an appointment please call OnSite Dermatology

at 877-345-5300 and ask for Fern Taylor or sign up in the Activities book. *Sign up under #5 in the Activities Book.

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Opera Carolina “The Girl of the West” (La fanciulla del west)

Thursday, April 27, 2017 Depart at 6:45 pm for Belk Theater

Tickets: $26.50

Opera Carolina’s new production of The Girl of the West (La fanciulla del

West) is our first i n t e r n a t i o n a l collaboration with the Teatro di Giglio i n P u c c i n i ’ s hometown of Lucca, Italy, the Teatro Lirico in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, and the New York City Opera. *Sign up under #27 in the Activities Book.

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Small Discussion Group Monday, April 10, 2017

11:00 am College Room

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Cypress Yacht Club Sundays, April 9th & 30th, 2017

Cypress Lake

The Yacht Club will meet on Sundays, April 9th and 30th at the

Cypress Lake. Come enjoy the entertainment or participate. We always welcome new members. Call Bill McElwain 704-544-7672 with questions.

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Activities Julianna Toth A

*Jo Claire Dulin B Audrey Taylor C Joyce Odom D

Judy Williams E Lee Vann, Cottages

Dick Barnhardt, Board Liaison

Building & Grounds Jon Wilda A

Pat Schaffer B Mary Frances Menzies C

Gay Morris D * Bill McElwain E

Don McIver, Cottages Jim Vann, 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 Sue McElwain E

*Vera Godwin, Cottages TBD, Board Liaison

Health & Safety Ann Spence 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

Dick Barnhardt Wayne Godwin

Bill Kouri Jim Vann

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Monday and Thursday Wine Time & Dinner

Mondays & Thursdays in April 5:00 pm

Library & Club Room

At 5:00 pm every Monday and Thursday afternoon you are invited to join “Wine Time” in the Library. And at 6:00 pm a delectable, special dinner will be served in the Club Room for all

who have signed up. But remember, you do have to sign up. (at the concierge’s desk.) Please note that you can sign up for either night or both nights. It is a chance to just enjoy wine for $2.00 per glass, and/or, eat a delightful dinner, with an opportunity to really mingle. It’s a party! At dinner we sit at tables of 8 to 11 and bask in the company of new folks who haven’t already heard our old jokes. All are welcome and a great time is guaranteed.

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Therapy Department Presents “Core Control For Better Strength”

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 11:00 am

College Room

Short Lecture with Active Demonstration: Interactive discussion on the benefits of improving core strength and impact on balance and posture followed by active demonstration of simple exercise

session which highlights simple core exercises that can be done at home.

Lunch Bunch Visits “Bernardin’s” Thursday, April 6, 2017

Depart at 11:15 am Bring money for lunch

When you’re inside Bernardin’s, it seems surprising that this former Ratcliffe on the Green space remained

empty so long. Located across Tryon Street from the Levine Center for the Arts, the elegant restaurant has become popular with those looking for a pre-theater dinner or post-museum lunch. It features an arched ceiling, charming dining room, and contemporary American fare with Asian and French inflection. Chef and owner Freddy Lee’s original Bernardin’s opened in 1992 in Winston-Salem and has long been a fine dining favorite. *Sign up under #6.

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The Cypress Book Club

Friday, April 7, 2017 2:30 pm

Club Room

Do you like to read? Do you like to meet

new people? If your answer is yes, come visit the Cypress Book Club. This group meets on the first Friday of every month and would like to meet you!

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“War & Peace” Fridays, April 7th, 21th & 28th

11:00 am Art Room

Rated: TV14

Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Tricia Harbaugh Book Club

Monday, April 17, 2017 2:00 pm

The Library

We will discuss the book, The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan

Rivers. We will meet in the Library. All are welcome.

Bible Class Every Monday

3:15 pm Community Hall

Emily Coury from G o r d o n C o n w e l l Seminary leads bible

class. Signing up is not necessary and you are welcome to attend bible class any time that it fits your schedule.

“Stampin’ It Up” with Helen Patterson

Friday, April 21, 2017 2:00 pm

Art Room

*Sign up under #21 in the Activities Book.

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5:00 pm Community Hall

*Please sign up to make a team of 4 by Thursday, April 20th in the Activities Book.

St. Vincent’s Catholic Mass

Friday, April 7, 2017 11:15 am

Stewart Health Center

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Dance Lessons by Nickolai Keanov

Saturdays, April 8 & 22, 2017 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under #8 and #22 in the Activities Book.

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Croquet! Croquet! Saturdays in April

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Bingo Night Wednesday, April 19, 2017

7:30 pm Community Hall

All are welcome to play. Please bring a dollar for each card. Small bills are very much

appreciated.

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“Festival of Tables” Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Depart at 9:15 am for the Sheraton Hotel Tickets: $45.00 Cost includes Program & Lunch

For many years women look forward to viewing tables decorated by some of Charlotte’s best designers. Every designer transforms a table top using their choice of a theme. Each of 20-

30 designers try their best to win the Blue Ribbon. Attendees will vote for the best. Many goodies will be ready for your bid at the Silent Auction, and a delicious hot lunch will be served in the dining room at noon with Kelly Davis speaking. Your attendance will help The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary continue their work for /with the homeless women and (200+) children at their Army home, “Center of Hope.” Make checks payable to Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary and give to Barbara Robertson. *Sign up under #18 by April 10th for a ride on bus.

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Men’s Breakfast Monday, April 17 Depart at 8:30 am

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Easter Brunch Friendship Table Sunday, April 16, 2017

1:00 pm Dining Room

The friendship table is available for members without family in town for

Easter. *Sign up at the Concierge.

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Easter Brunch Sunday, April 16, 2017

10:30 am - 2 pm Dining Room

Reservations Required

Please call the hostess stand now at 704-714-5511 to make your

reservation for Easter Brunch.

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