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Volume 31, No. 9 December 2019-January 2020
CM Goes Viibrant!
(Yes, that’s Viibrant with two i’s) Residents might also download
apps to their tablets or
CM’s world is about to change. with staff this year. Eleven TVs ac- smartphones to register for events,
Enter Viibrant, a software compa- cessible to staff have been placed get a confirmation, have the event
ny that bills itself as a “resident in break rooms across campus. The added to their digital calendar and
engagement platform for senior messages will inform staff of such get a reminder.
living communities.” It came to the things as dates for Benefits Open Finally, there is always Alexa.
attention of CM administrators as Enrollment, flu shots and training Using voice recognition, residents
they sought a means to improve dates. They will also recognize could query Alexa about the day’s
communication through such staff (with photos) who have re- menu, including the day’s specials;
means as digital signage in the ceived Exceptional Service cards the day’s events; and, of course,
Club Center. Such signage current- completed by residents. the weather forecast.
ly exists in the Marketplace, but Potential to improve commu- The ultimate goal is more
the software behind it is complex nication with residents could be timely, effective and customized
and time-consuming to manage. more far-reaching. However, that communication with staff and resi-
The goal was software that would effort will not begin until 2020 and dents, something essential in a
simplify the constant updating and only after planning by a team of community of approximately 750
duplicate postings of notices of staff and residents to determine on-campus residents.
importance to residents and staff. what would most benefit residents - Judith Pulley
As they became acquainted and how the system would inter-
with the many applications offered face with MeadowLife. Employee Fund
by Viibrant, CM leadership realized
that the product’s potential went
beyond mere digital signage,
providing user-friendly software
along with complex solutions. For
example, our information system
contains a vast store of resident
data that is used for multiple pur-
poses in administration. Being able
to “pull” needed information from
the system automatically, instead Ann McCutchan and Patsy
of re-entering it, would improve Hancock
staff efficiency. And, instead of Information Kiosk
sending out notices welcoming Among the possibilities: a We are blessed with many caring,
new residents through separate large TV in the Club Center Lobby, hardworking and friendly employ-
emails, as is done now, the list scrolling events, menus, etc.; a ees who make Carolina Meadows
could be pulled from the system touchtone screen near bulletin a great place to live. Donate to
and broadcast to residents auto- boards, allowing residents to the Employee Fund in apprecia-
matically. search for events, menus and other tion for all they do. Drop your do-
Implementation of some of information. Technophobes need nation in the mailroom box by
the software solutions is beginning not worry; the posters will remain. Friday, December 5.
December 2019-January 2020 Page 2
President’s Message THE MEADOWLARK
Published nine times a year
by the Residents Association
We Are a Caring Community of Carolina Meadows,
Chapel Hill, NC
Throughout the year, we help behind the scenes, but they are all —
many outside Carolina Meadows important in enhancing our life at President: Sam Ligon
through our fund raisers for Unit- Carolina Meadows. All employees Co-Editors: Mary Jo Doherty and
ed Way, UNC- TV and the Cora benefit from the Employee Fund. Judith Pulley
Food Pantry. We also show our Donations to the Employee Layout: Judith Pulley
care by volunteering in many out- Fund make a real difference to Proofreaders for this issue:
reach efforts in the community. our wonderful employees. Make Jody Hite, Martha Hutt, Kathryn
One of our longstanding traditions sure you donate to the extent you Moss, Roy Milton, Dorothy Samitz
is to donate to the Employee Fund. are able. Only a few days remain Photographer: John Haynes
By donating to the Employ- as donations must be received Distribution: Roy and Bev Milton
ee Fund, you can show in a tan- by December 5. Checks will be
gible way how much you care distributed after the December
for our employees for all they 13th Employee Party. February Issue
do for us throughout the year. I hope you have a wonderful Deadline
If you are in the Fairways, you holiday season as we welcome Copy for the February Meadow-
have a terrific home and special 2020. We will have many opportu- lark must be submitted by Sun-
care graciously offered by the em- nities in December to celebrate day, January 12, to Judith Pulley
ployees there. In the Pines, you with parties, family gatherings, . Articles
experience care our employees worship services and more. Let’s should be submitted as email at-
provide every hour of the day. If be sure to reach out to residents
tachments in MS Word format.
you are in independent living, you we may not know or someone go-
Images should be sent in JPG for-
enjoy many services by helpful ing through a difficult transition.
mat and should not be embedded
and caring employees delivered Caring about someone in our com-
in articles. Please call Judith at
with a positive attitude and a munity of employees and residents
smile. How fortunate we are! is what makes Carolina Meadows a (919) 967-5487 if you have any
We have many employees you great place to live. questions.
do not know because they work - Sam Ligon
Carolina Meadows Census
New Residents As of October 31, 2019
Number of Residents Occupancy Level
Claire and Henry Castner, V-332 Dorothy Miller, F-120
Independent Living:
Former Residence: Pittsboro, NC Former Residence: Chapel Hill, NC
623 97%
Margaret and Norman Dean, EA Lucy Oliver, F-206 Assisted Living
62 77%
Current Residence: Chapel Hill, Former Residence: Raleigh, NC
The Pines*:
NC
Arlene Richmond, F-115 65 88%*
Total on campus:
Kaylan Ghosh, 2-307 Former Residence: Raleigh, NC 750 93%
Former Residence: Chapel Hill,
Virginia & William Ives, 4-301 EA Program:
NC
101
Former Residence: Chapel Hill, NC
Total Residents: 851
George and Karen Hitler, V-325 Complete bios of new residents can
Former Residence: Chapel Hill, be found in the Residents Pictorial *Includes temporary admission of
NC Directory on MeadowLife. IL and AL residents.
December 2019-January 2020 Page 3
TALK
Carolina Meadows University Men’s Breakfast Group
December Program Bonnie has a Masters Degree The Men’s Breakfast Group
in the History of Decorative Arts meets at 8:30 am in the Private
Carolina Meadows University from the Smithsonian’s Cooper Dining Room on the third
(CMU) winds up the Fall Semester Hewitt (NYC) Program. She lec- Wednesday of each month except
with a continuing look at history tures on these subjects widely and in July, August and December. Fol-
through furniture which reflects is particularly popular as an OLLI lowing a buffet breakfast, a speak-
the period. speaker. er, either a Carolina Meadows resi-
Carolina Meadows’ own Bon- dent or an outside expert, speaks
nie Fuchs will extend her reflec- January Program for about 45 minutes followed by
tions on American History. Bonnie questions. Please wear your
is a highly recognized speaker CMU will return on January name tag.
around The Triangle on the sub- 27 with a look at the history of Our next meeting is on Janu-
ject of her expertise and passion, modern North Carolina politics. ary 15. Our speaker will be Donald
letting furniture teach us the his- Who better to teach this course Stanger, a Durham resident who is
tory of the period. In her three- than Rob Christensen, who regaled a consultant active in Durham,
part History of Furniture in Ameri- and educated us for over 45 years Chapel Hill and Carrboro affairs.
ca survey course, Bonnie will walk as a political reporter and His topic is "Doing Business with
us through the 17th, 18th and columnist (now retired) for The the Peoples’ Republic of China."
19th centuries as preserved in News and Observer. Rob will For 10 years prior to retiring Don
their furniture. present a three-part look at key was Director of International Mar-
On December 2, Bonnie will 20th century NC political figures keting and Business Development
explore the burgeoning and rapid- and implications for NC politics in at IBM. He was responsible for the
ly changing world of furniture in the 21st century. Rob has recently company securing a business plat-
the 18th century and on Decem- published The Rise and Fall of the form in China, giving him a ring-
ber 9, the19th century. Branchhead Boys, which will be the side seat watching how China took
In the 18th Century, America subject of his first lecture on calculated steps to develop com-
prospers and wins liberty. New January 27. Copies of the book mercial outreach to the world. Don
money builds homes and furniture will be available for purchase and will tell us how IBM dealt with the
to equal stylish new status. You Rob has indicated he will be many restrictions imposed and
already know some of the big available to autograph them. Don’t enforced by both the US and PRC
names and their influence: Queen miss this important review of the governments, most of which still
Anne, Chippendale, Adams, Shera- rise and fall of the impressive Scott exist today and affect current tariff
ton and Hepplewhite. family in NC politics. negotiations. To hear this interest-
In the 19th Century, America On February 3, Rob will exa- ing presentation, sign up for the
embraces railroads and steam mine the context of the upcoming Breakfast in the Sign-up Book op-
power. The Industrial Revolution 2020 NC election and on Fe- posite the CM Gift Shop.
speeds furniture manufacturing. bruary 10, he will discuss the Da- - Michael Cotter
Steam power aids the repetitive niels Family and The News & Ob-
production of furniture parts. Lo- server, the subject of his next
cations on rivers and railroads
IN MEMORIAM
book.
expand. Distribution centers are All CMU course lectures are Gerald Unks
established in Jamestown, NY, held in the Auditorium on Mon- P-223 November 9, 2019
Grand Rapids, MI, and High Point, days at 1 pm. Rufus Lupton
NC. And furniture styles reflect - Hugh Tilson V-393 November 11, 2019
America’s evolving global reach. Grace Lazovik
P-232 November 17, 2019
December 2019-January 2020 Page 4
World Affairs Bjorn Lomborg is a Danish
author and President of his think
World Affairs meets on Fri- January 10: Judith Pulley: tank, Copenhagen Consensus Cen-
days at 10:30 am in the Audito- “Immigration: Assimilation” (Part ter. He is a former director of the
rium (unless otherwise noted). 2). Danish Government’s Environmen-
The programs for December and Do immigrants, representing a tal Assessment Institute. Lomborg
January are: diversity of cultures, pose a threat has been named one of Time Maga-
December 6: Judith Pulley: to our national identity? How well zine’s 100 most influential people
“Immigration: Why Don’t They Get do they assimilate? Can our cur- in the world. Two of his numerous
in Line and Come in Legal- rent immigration system be im- books include How to Spend $75
ly?” (Part 1) proved? Billion to Make the World a Better
A majority of Americans January 17: John Staddon: Place and The Nobel Laureates’
agree that immigrants strengthen “Meritocracy: Beware Those Unin- Guide to the Smartest Targets for
our country but are opposed to tended Consequences” the World 2016-2030.
illegal immigration and open bor- Dr. Staddon is the James B. January 31: Robert Shibley:
ders. A common refrain is some- Duke Professor Emeritus of Psy- “Is There a Free Speech Crisis on
thing like this: “My ancestors were chology and Neuroscience at Duke Campus?”
immigrants, but they came in le- University. Recent years have seen Robert Shibley is the Executive
gally. Why can’t immigrants today a flood of articles deploring ine- Director of FIRE, the Foundation
just follow the law like my fami- quality and blaming meritocracy for Individual Rights in Education,
ly?” In this lecture, we will exam- for the death of the middle class. a non-profit group that focuses on
ine our nation’s immigration laws, How should society be organized? protecting free speech rights on
looking at how they have changed Why does social mobility seem to college campuses. He is a nationally
(and why) over time. We will also be declining? Dr. Staddon offers recognized author and radio and
examine the changing composi- some thoughts on these and other television personality. He will dis-
tion of immigrants (legal and ille- questions. cuss previous, current and antici-
gal) in our population. Are immi- January 24: Bjorn Lomborg: pated First Amendment hot issues:
grants a burden or a benefit? “A Cost-Benefit Approach to Cli- is there an evolutionary trend?
mate Change” (video) - Dorothy Samitz
Women’s Luncheon: Quilts Speak
blessings by shamans, sloth-
On Tuesday, January 14 at To sign up for the luncheon, spotting, piranha fishing and visits
noon, Diana Bell-Kite will be call Jody Hite after January 1. to villages. If we have time, we’ll
speaking to the Women’s Lunch- - Judy Tilson take a quick peek at Machu Picchu.
eon group on the topic of “Quilts
Speak.” Diana is the Curator of Cul- Amazon? What?
tural History at the NC Museum of January 24, 7:30 pm
History. She graduated from Da- Auditorium
vidson and received a masters
from William and Mary. She curat- What do you think of when
ed “Everyday Artistry,” which spot- you hear “Amazon”? No, not that
lighted Tar Heel quilting, and cur- Amazon. Do you think of snakes,
rently “Quilt Speak.” insects, oppressive heat? Nope,
Quilts speak and reveal voices that’s North Carolina this past
from the past – specifically wom- summer. Travel with me on my
en’s voices. We will learn what two trips on the Amazon River in
quilts can tell us about their mak- Peru. Yes, there will be snakes and
ers and even what they tell us pink-toed tarantulas, but there will
about ourselves. - Dixie Spiegel
also be over 200 bird species,
December 2019-January 2020 Page 5
ARTS
Music at the Meadows Meadowsingers
In the Auditorium Holiday Concert
UNC Chamber Singers
Once again the Meadow-
December 2, 7:30 pm
singers bring you a joyful holiday
The UNC Chamber Singers is an ensemble of 25 voices whose reper-
concert which celebrates Hanuk-
toire encompasses vocal chamber music of all periods and styles with em-
kah and Kwanzaa as well as
phasis on Renaissance, Baroque and 20th and 21st century music. They are
Christmas.
led by Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Susan
Our songs, both familiar and
Klebanow.
unfamiliar, come from various
Professor Klebanow earned a BA from Brandeis University and a
countries and include some sing-a
Masters in Choral Conducting from the New England Conservatory of Mu-
-longs. Among others, we'll offer
sic before joining the UNC Music Department faculty. She has received
again the "Dance of the Sugar
awards for excellence in teaching and led choral festivals, clinics and
Plum Fairy" and "Christmas...In
workshops throughout the US and internationally.
About Three Minutes," as well as
Bluegrass Battleship
the new humorous "I Want to
January 10, 7:30 pm
Stare at My Phone With You.” We
Bluegrass Battleship had its origins with Terry Baker and Scott
end with a Swedish song remem-
Provan strumming banjo/guitar duets decades ago. With five instrumen-
bering the "Wonderful Peace" that
talists added to the crew, the group provides a rompin’ stompin’ rendition
comes at this season.
of bluegrass like you have never experienced before.
See you in the Auditorium
Nicole and Andrew Manea
for a music-filled hour on
January 23, 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 11 at 4
Nicole and Andrew Manea, highly successful classical singers, will
pm.
treat us to light opera. Nicole has won several competitions throughout
- Rex Tucker
the country, studied under opera stars Denyce Graves and Marilyn Home
and performed under the baton of composer John Williams. Andrew has Pollyfonix
won several competitions throughout the US and Spain and played lead 4 pm, Auditorium
roles in China, Europe and the Middle East. This year he will debut at the Tuesday, December 17
Palm Beach Opera singing the title role in The Barber of Seville and return Carolyn Gelderman (CM resi-
to the Lyric Opera in Chicago for Wagner’s Ring Cycle. dent) and Pamela Stewart founded
- Norm Miller the Pollyfonix A Cappella Singers
of Fearington in 2007. They spe-
The Village Band cialize in unaccompanied early
7:30 pm, Auditorium music from the Renaissance Era, as
Monday, December 9 well as Romantic and 20th Century
selections that are suitable to the
The band has a long history of providing musical entertainment at group.
such venues as the Carrboro Town Center, University Mall, Southern Vil- Their vocal literature spans
lage and retirement communities such as Carolina Meadows and Carol songs in English, Latin, German,
Woods. Its repertoire ranges from classic community band music French, Hungarian and He-
(marches and military/patriotic music, classic and contemporary pieces), brew. All concerts include brief
reductions of orchestral and opera pieces, and show tunes and holiday introductions to each song with
music anecdotal material to inform and
The members of the Village Band are dedicated to bringing quality amuse the audience, so there is
performances of a broad range of music to diverse venues in Chapel Hill, often laughter to help make an au-
Carrboro and nearby communities; and they simply love playing for audi- dience feel more at home in what
ences of all types and all ages. might be a new or different musi-
cal experience.
December 2019-January 2020 Page 6
Eno River Trio MET Opera on Demand the terrors of the French Revolu-
7:30 pm, Auditorium 1 pm, Auditorium tion. The exceptional cast also fea-
Friday, January 17 Wednesday, December 18 tures sopranos Erin Morley and
2 hrs, 22 min Adrianne Pieczonka and mezzo-
The Eno River Trio, based in Adriana Lecouvreure soprano Karen Cargill as some of
Durham, NC, is made up of flute, (from Jan 2019) Blanche’s fellow sisters, with tenor
oboe and piano. Formed in June, A gem of the verismo reper- David Portillo as the protective
they perform the chamber music toire, Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur Chevalier de la Force. Maestro
written for their instruments. has only been performed a handful Nezet-Seguin leads a gripping per-
Some of the repertoire in- of times on the Met stage. When it formance throughout—from the
cludes Baroque trio sonatas as has, however, it has often show- opera’s chaotic first bars to the
well as music from other eras. cased some of opera’s greatest di- chilling death scene of Madame de
Members include Helena Ma, pi- vas in the commanding title role, Croissy (sung by the incomparable
ano; Joshua Powell, oboe; and Le- including Renata Tebaldi, Montser- Karita Mattila) to the work’s har-
norah McKee, flute. rat Caballe, and Renata Scotto. rowing final moments.
Helena is a PhD student in During the 2018–19 season, super-
Biomedical Engineering at Duke star soprano Anna Netrebko
Piano/Voice Recital featuring
University, where she studies how joined the ranks of these incompa-
students of Elena Marinina
bacteria respond to antibiotic rable artists, starring opposite
2 pm, Auditorium
treatment, especially how antibi- mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelish-
Saturday, December 14
otic-resistant bacteria became vili, as the fearsome Princess of
more widespread. Bouillon, and tenor Piotr Beczała,
Music Recital featuring students
Joshua works as an environ- as her ardent lover, Maurizio. In
from da Capo al Coda Music Stu-
mental engineer for McKim & this performance, recorded as part
dio
Creed Inc. where he is responsible of the Met’s Live in HD series,
4 pm, Auditorium
for the design of water and Gianandrea Noseda conducts Sir
Sunday, December 15
wastewater treatment facilities. David McVicar’s new staging,
He plays in the Duke Medical Or- which teems with lurid backstage
Old North State Band
chestra. intrigue and political maneuver-
7:30 pm, Auditorium
Lenorah is a veteran of the US ing.
Monday, December 16
Army and US Air Force where she
Old North State Brass repertoire
served as a military musician. Wednesday, January 22
includes classical, jazz, sacred and
2 hrs, 53 min
popular styles. It is a registered
Dialogues de Carmélites
Holiday Singalong non-profit 501(c)(3) directed by
(from March 2019)
Peter Boor.
Ever since John Dexter’s strik-
On Monday, December 16 ing production marked the compa-
at 3 pm, please join us in the Club Piano Recital featuring students
ny premiere of Dialogues des Car-
Center Lobby for our annual holi- of Alice Tien
mélites in 1977, Poulenc’s devas-
day singalong with our talented 2 pm, Auditorium
tating masterpiece has been a fa-
pianist, Diane Archer (Senior Ac- Sunday, January 19
vorite of Met audiences. To close
tivities Specialist in the Pines). out the 2018–19 season, Music
We will sing traditional Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin led
Christmas and Hanukkah songs a starry revival of the opera, which
Voices 2020 Deadline
around the piano. Lyric books will Articles and poetry
was also included as part of the
be available, and we will have must be submitted by
Live in HD series of cinema trans-
cookies and hot chocolate to December 20, 2019
missions. Mezzo-soprano Isabel
warm us up. Wear something fes- Guidelines for submissions are on
Leonard is the fearful Blanche de
tive! the table
la Force, who joins a convent of
- Kris and Jody outside the mailroom
Carmelite nuns in order to escape
December 2019-January 2020 Page 7
Book Group Her book tells the story of her
New Library Books
assimilation into American culture
Check the New Book Acquisi-
At our next meeting, we will while trying to maintain her Mus-
tions on a Library sidebar on
be discussing Threading My Prayer lim identity. She wrote the book
MeadowLife for a complete listing
Rug: One Woman’s Journey from because she wanted to change the
of new books added to the Library
Pakistani Muslim to American Mus- image of Islam in America, particu-
each week.
lim by Sabeeha Rehman. Rehman, larly after 9/11, and to show what
Fiction
who came to America as a recent Muslims are really like. Rehman’s
Running in the Field, John le Carre
college graduate and new bride in memoir is often amusing as she
The Family Upstairs, Lisa Jewell
197l, intended to stay for only two relates hilarious personal experi-
Red at the Bone, Jacqueline Wood-
years. She is still here. When her ences while attempting to foster a
son
sons started grade school, she deeper understanding of Muslims
Marilou Is Everywhere, Sarah
started grad school. She has a in America. The book has been
Elaine Smith
Masters in Health Administration called “funny and frank, acute, and
The Guardians, John Grisham
and worked for 25 years as a hos- compassionate” and also “warm,
Olive, Again, Elizabeth Strout
pital administrator. When her wise, and wonderful.”
The Man Who Saw Everything,
grandson was diagnosed as autis- Join us on Wednesday, Janu-
Deborah Levy
tic, she stopped working to co- ary 15 at 2 pm in the Lecture
Giver of Stars, Jojo Moyes
found the National Autism Associ- Hall. All residents are welcome.
Large Print
ation’s New York Metro Chapter. Please wear your name tag.
Nine Perfect Strangers, Liane Mori-
- Christine Flora
arty
Author Event Before and Again, Barbara Delin-
Display Cabinet sky
Resident Bob Huddleston's Leverage in Death, J.D. Robb
In December the display Mystery
long-awaited novel Love and War will feature an inanimate menag-
is targeted for release by the Eng- Blue Moon, Lee Child
erie collected by Di Hutchison: a A Cruel Deception, Charles Todd
lish publisher Austin-McCauley in
bronze, a French black leopard, The Night Fire, Michael Connelly
December or early January.
an elephant step stool, a rocking A Bitter Feast, Deborah Crombie
Love and War is an historical horse, Baccarat pumas, a fox and
novel that covers the first half of The Long Call, Ann Cleves
a bunny – just a part of her collec- Biography/Biography Collection
the 20th century, the most deadly
tion to be exhibited. Finding Chika, Mitch Albom
and destructive of recorded histo- The January display will
ry: The Great War of 1914-18, the Non-Fiction
show souvenirs collected by Alice No Stopping Us Now, Gail Collins
rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third and John Haynes during their
Reich, the Second World War and
many trips through the years. Art Gallery
the defeat of Nazi Germany. This collection is a happy remind- Exchange
Caught up in these historic events er of their travels together. Artists, please mark your cal-
are Fred Brown, an American hero endars. The Art Guild’s Gallery
- Betty Lindsay
of the Great War, his son Ernest, a Exchange of resident’s artwork in
hero of World War II, and their the Club Center will take place on
European wives. Saturday, February 1. We wel-
Copies will be available in the Holiday Books come anyone who wishes to ex-
Gift Shop with all proceeds donat- An assortment of holiday hibit their original work – no mat-
ed to the Residents Association. A books will be available in the Li- ter when it was created. Bring
reading by the author is scheduled brary around Thanksgiving. They your art pieces to the Board Room
for Tuesday, January 7 at 10:30 will be shelved on the back of the between 10 am and 2 pm on
am in the Lecture Hall. bookcase closest to the windows. February 1. Call me, Bev Milton
Refreshments will be served, Happy holidays and happy (919) 967-1254, or Susan Durfee
and books signed. reading! (919) 942-6655, if you have any
- Bob Huddleston questions.
December 2019-January 2020 Page 8
Art In the Meadows New DVDs • Finding Nemo, 2003, G, animat-
Purchased DVDs: ed, heartwarming tale of an
• Blinded by the Light, 2019, PG underwater world.
about a Pakistani family who • Four Musicals: Gigi, Can-Can,
immigrates to England. Oliver and Show Boat
• The Sentence, 2018 Documen- - Andrea Miller
tary about the long-term diffi-
culties one family encounters Films for December
Artists of the Month Exhibits in after a minor crime results in a 2019 – January 2020
Art Studio minimum 15-year mandatory Shows start at 7:15 pm in the
November 16-December 31 sentence for one of its mem- Auditorium
“All in the Family” show. Art by bers. December 7 Hopscotch
parents, siblings, children, grand- • The Peanut Butter Falcon,
(1980)
children, other relatives of Caroli- 2019, a comedy about a young 1 hr, 46 min –Rated R
na Meadows’ residents. man with Down’s Syndrome Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson
January - Palette Knife Painting who runs away from his resi- One of the CIA's top interna-
Class dential home to pursue his tional operatives, Miles Kendig is
February – Staff Art Show dream of becoming a profes- suddenly relegated to a desk job in
sional wrestler. an agency power play. Unwilling to
Impressionistic Painting Class – • The Farewell, 2019, PG, a well-
go quietly, Kendig begins writing a
Five Wednesdays, January 15– acted drama/comedy, set memoir that exposes the secrets of
February 12, 10:30 am– mostly in China (some subti- every intelligence agency in the
12:30pm. Taught by Karin Neu- tles, but mostly in English), world.
rith. Skill level: advanced begin- about a series of complicated December 14 The Lion King
ners and above; acrylics or pastels; and touching family interac- (2019)
cost $100. Learn several tech- tions. 1 hr, 58 min – Rated PG
niques to create impressionistic • 8th Grade, 2019, R, a well-acted
Disney's The Lion King jour-
paintings. Students will work on and perceptive movie about neys to the African savanna, where
abstracting the details of the scene, the troubles of an eighth-grade a future king overcomes betrayal
using broken color and capturing girl that may bring back happy and tragedy to assume his rightful
the light. For more details and sign and/or “cringe-worthy” memo- place on Pride Rock.
up, see the Signup Book in Club ries. December 21 Welcome to
Center Lobby or contact Margaret • The Catcher Was a Spy, 2018, R,
Marwen (1992)
Zircher (919) 967-1102. a suspenseful thriller based on 1 hr, 56 min – Rated PG 13
the true story of the profes- Steve Carrell, Leslie Mann
Watercolor “Seminar”- Thurs- sional baseball player Moe When a devastating attack
days, 10 am-noon, Art Studio. Berg who became a World War leaves Mark Hogancamp shattered
Bring paintings you have finished II spy. and without his memory, no one
or are working on to share with • Toy Story 4, 2019, G, the latest
expected recovery. But by putting
the group for comments and movie in this popular, well- together pieces from his old and
shared learning. reviewed animated series. new life, Mark meticulously cre-
Donated DVDs: ates a wondrous fantasy world,
Art Studio Schedule - Come paint • Big Chill, 1998, R, the iconic
where he draws strength to tri-
and create when room is not in film about a group of college umph in the real one.
use. The Art Studio calendar can friends who reunite at a funer- December 28 Never Look
be found on the Art Studio bulletin al. Away (2018)
board calendar, and on . novel with Julian Moore and
- Margaret Zircher Ralph Fiennes.
(Continued on p. 9, “Films”)
December 2019-January 2020 Page 9
(Continued from p. 8, “Films”) to mend the broken relationship Tuesday at the Movies
with his wife and daughters. In so 2 pm, Auditorium
In this absorbing drama based doing, he is ruthlessly forced to Tuesday, December 10
loosely on the life of visual artist examine his own failings as a hus- The Mouse that Roared
Gerhard Richter, an art student band and father. 1959 – Not Rated – 1 hr, 23 min
trying to get past the trauma of January 25 A Star is Born The world's smallest country
growing up in Nazi Germany, falls (2018) stays afloat by exporting wine to
for a fellow student. But her father 2 hrs, 16 min – Rated R America. But when California bot-
– an ex-Nazi – is bent on keeping Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam tles a cheaper version, bankruptcy
them apart. Elliot looms. So, they take matters into
January 4 Steel Magnolias Seasoned musician Jackson their own hands by waging war
(1989) Maine (Bradley Cooper) discov- against America.
1 hr, 59 min – Rated PG ers—and falls in love with— Tuesday, January 14
Sally Field, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). The Importance of Being Earnest
Parton, Shirley MacLaine She has just about given up on her 1952 – 1 hr, 35 minutes – Not Rat-
This bittersweet drama fol- dream to make it big as a singer ed
lows the abiding friendship among until Jack coaxes her into the spot- Oscar Wilde's turn-of-the-
five tight-knit women who congre- light. But even as Ally's career century social satire is a delightful,
gate at a beauty parlor in a small takes off, the personal side of their charming story of words and mis-
Louisiana town to laugh, cry and relationship is breaking down, as understandings. Two men escape
discuss their lives. Jack fights an ongoing battle with social obligations by pretending to
January 11 Conspiracy his own internal demons. be someone they're not.
(2001)
Collin Firth, Kenneth Branaugh
At the height of World War II,
15 government officials and SS
Commanders attended a confer-
ence on the outskirts of Berlin. It
was a simple meeting which. by
the end, would decide the fate of
six million lives.
This BBC movie is based on
the only surviving record of that
meeting, which would stand as the
blueprint for Hitler's final solu-
tion.
January 18
All is True (2018)
1 hr, 41 min – Rated PG
Kenneth Branaugh, Judi Dench, Ian
McKellen
The year is 1613 and William
Shakespeare is acknowledged as
the greatest writer of the age. But
disaster strikes when his re-
nowned Globe Theatre burns to
the ground.
Devastated, Shakespeare re-
turns to Stratford, where he must
face a troubled past and a neglect-
ed family. Haunted by the death of
his only son, Hamnet, he struggles
December 2019-January 2020 Page 10
ACTIVITIES
Two Bird Walks in December Game Club
Let’s get together! Try a new
Winter Visitors Bird Walk Both bird walks will take
game or enjoy an old favorite with
8 am, Saturday, December 7 about two hours. Participate as
friends and neighbors. We’ll play
This fall, birds have been mi- long as you like. Gather in the
every Thursday in the Game
grating from further north or pass- Club Center Lobby at 8 am. No
Room from 11 am-noon begin-
ing through to their southern win- experience required. Bring binoc-
ning on January 9. We’ll start off
tering grounds. Tom Driscoll, past ulars if you have them. Golf carts
with a mentally challenging classic,
president of New Hope Audubon are welcome.
Trivial Pursuit on the 9th, then on
Society, will lead a bird walk on Please contact Margaret Scott
the 16th I’ll introduce you to Ba-
the Carolina Meadows campus to (919) 929-1281 or
nanagrams (most similar to Scrab-
look for our winter visitors. Tom to
ble, but has a faster pace), on the
will help us learn about the birds sign up for the bird walks so we
23rd the popular and easy card
in our neighborhood at this inter- know to expect you or can notify
game UNO, then on the 30th let’s
esting time of the migration cycle you of any changes.
play Charades! Hope to see you
and prepare for the CBC. Bonus! Residents can also
there.
Christmas Bird Count (CBC) count birds at feeders on Decem-
- Kris Snyder, Activities Director
8 am, Sunday, December 22 ber 22. Contact Margaret Scott to
Steve Graves, the leader the register and receive the instruc- Genealogy Group
annual CBC bird walk, will identify tions. Completed forms are due to January
the birds, collect the data and Margaret Scott by end of day on Sunny Morton, a renowned
share his vast knowledge about December 23. American genealogist, gave this
the birds of Carolina Meadows. For more information, visit Bird- presentation, “Comparing the Ge-
Steve began counting birds in this ers @ CM in the Hobbies section nealogy Giants: Ancestry, Family
area before Carolina Meadows ex- of the Activities Tab on Meadow- Search, Find My Past and My Herit-
isted. Life. age” in London, England on Octo-
- Margaret Scott ber 25, 2019 at the now famous
Rootstech Conference.
Genealogy Group phreys, in Korea. Her subsequent This 46-minute video com-
December positions were work in newspa- pares some of the most important
per editing, educational publish- current genealogy resources avail-
Find A Grave: Tips and Tricks ing, community and media rela- able. If you are considering obtain-
tions as well as marketing. ing access to one of these “giants”,
Mary Ann Loss, our guest She has spent the past eight then this presentation may just be
speaker, will present a very inter- years dedicated to what you need. Please come and
esting and informative program on primarily add- join us in the Board Room on
locating our ancestors’ gravesites ing records for extended family, Tuesday, January 7 at 2 pm!
on Tuesday, December 3 at 2 pm veterans, friends and local ceme- Sunny Morton is an interna-
in the Board Room. The program teries. At the conclusion of her tionally-known genealogy educa-
will include the basics and the ad- presentation, Mary Ann will ask tor: a Contributing Editor for Fami-
vanced possibilities of helping participants what they need to ly Tree Magazine, an official Fami-
with the search of the gravesites. know about researching in New lySearch blogger, the NGS-award-
Mary Ann has a very impres- York. winning editor for Ohio Genealogy
sive background of service in the The meeting is open to all News and a past Contributing Edi-
Army and Army Reserve for 25 residents. tor at Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealo-
years, including her work at the US - Ruth Muller gy Gems Podcast.
Army Field Station, Camp Hum- - Ruth MullerDecember 2019-January 2020 Page 11
Activities Expo
Community Outreach Corner January means it is time again
for our annual Activities Expo! Set
Are you looking for ways to Learning Trail (right across up very much like our very popular
give this season? There are so the street from Carolina Meadows) Wellness Fair, the Activities Expo
many ways that we can share our needs volunteer tutors. Contact gives everyone an opportunity to
good fortune to be living at Caroli- for speak to a representative from
na Meadows! more info or email President Su- each of our committees and activi-
san Morris at ty groups. Residents Association
Through Donations: . groups as well as your Activities
Warm clothing drive: During Habitat for Humanity: Con- Department’s offerings will be rep-
the months of December and Janu- tact Rachel Horowitz at (919) 542- resented.
ary, there will be a container in the 0794, ext. 228 or If you have been wondering
Residents Business Center to ac- or what the Community Outreach
cept your donations of CLEAN and visit . committee has been up to or would
gently used coats, jackets, vests, CORA Food Pantry in Pittsbo- like to know what “Knit and Stitch”
sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, etc. ro: Go to the following website to is all about, come by on Wednes-
Your generous donations will go to sign up for volunteering. A staff day, January 15 from 10 am-
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive member will contact you and help noon in the Auditorium. Some
Care for the Elderly) in Pittsboro. you arrange training. Contact Lyd- groups may be looking for a new
PACE provides comprehensive ia Berrong at (919) 240-7577 for leader, while others are interested
health care and services that allow further information. . great time to fulfill that New Year’s
who qualify for nursing level care resolution to join in on more fun
to remain in the community with Exciting upcoming event! and interesting endeavors.
their family and friends. Contact Cheer on Chef Jody and Sup- - Kris Snyder, Activities Director
Marie Lauria for further infor- port a Good Cause!
mation. Carolina Meadows is thrilled Improv Classes?
The Chatham Cares Commu- to be participating in the 2020
Ever been curious to try an
nity Pharmacy in Siler City always Share to Care Gala on Saturday, improv class? Keep a lookout for
welcomes donations of any items February 22 at the Fairview in Ra- upcoming classes in 2020. Our in-
you might find in a pharmacy. leigh.
structor will be Jane Allen Wilson,
Faith Hairston in the Carolina Consider joining in on the who is a member of the Transac-
Meadows Clinic accepts donations. night of casino fun and entertain- tors Improv Co. She has performed
Also, you can contact Lynn Ogden ment. Our own Chef Jody McLeod in improv assemblages at Come-
at (919) 968-6910 for information will be competing in the Chef Chal- dyWorx and Common Ground The-
or for pick-up of larger items. lenge that evening! The audience ater. Some will remember her oc-
votes on their favorite and a team casional performances in plays
Through Volunteering: of judges awards the Golden with The ArtsCenter Performs,
Literacy Tutors – Contact Pat Fork. It is a wonderful opportunity Denning Seven, Shakespeare &
DeTitta or Carol Fox for more in- to highlight the talents of our din- Originals, and the Dog and Pony
formation about tutoring adults ing team and to also benefit Tran- Show for Manbites Dog Theater,
who are learning English and/or sitions Guiding Lights, a caregiver among others. Jane Allen also per-
earning citizenship. support charitable organization. forms interactive improv for
Chatham County Schools: To purchase tickets or learn teaching purposes for Duke Hospi-
Contact Judy Jones if you need with an experimental music group,
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools: more information. Quisp!December 2019-January 2020 Page 12
Community Gardening CM Estate/Tag Sale will be announced at a later date.
We are in the beginning stag- Find a Bargain and Help the A comprehensive list of acceptable
es of rebuilding the raised garden Community on St. Paddy’s Day! donations can be reached from a
plots. When the garden area was sidebar link on the Residents Asso-
relocated in 2012 and new raised On March 17 and 18, 2020, ciation page of MeadowLife, or by
beds built, an unfortunate choice CM residents, staff, families and using this link:.
sides of the 72 beds. As early as trove of gently recycled items in Lots of volunteers will be
2016 these timbers were seriously the Auditorium during a commu- needed to make the sale go
rotting, and we already have had nity-wide Estate/Tag Sale. Exam- smoothly. If you would like to be a
to replace six beds. ples of items available for sale at part of this exciting and challeng-
Over the next three years all bargain prices are: jewelry, furni- ing event, or if you have questions
of the remaining 66 beds will have ture, household furniture and fur- about donating or any other aspect
to be rebuilt, using six-by-six-inch nishings, art, small appliances, mu- of the sale, contact Carol Coile at
timbers, along with a plastic liner. sical instruments, luggage and golf or (919)
These new raised beds should last clubs. All items are being donated 889-4221; Barbara Walburn at
well over 10 years. Our goal is to by CM residents. Proceeds will be or
do no less than 20 beds over the used as follows: 1/3 to benefit (919) 967-6853; or Anita Hennis
winter/early spring season of employees, such as with scholar- at or
2019-20. So far, one raised garden ships; 1/3 to Chatham County (919) 942-4549.
has been rebuilt this fall. Another charities; and 1/3 for campus- Watch your neighborhood
19 or so remain to be done over wide projects. mail kiosks, bulletin boards, Club
the next few months. Donations will be accepted, Center and Fairways mailboxes, as
Now is the time of year when beginning in early January 2020, at well as MeadowLife and Meadow-
we gather requests for gardening a specially designated mobile stor- lark for more details as we ap-
space from prospective new gar- age unit. The location of the unit proach St. Patrick’s Day 2020!
deners (gardeners from this year
will be asked whether they want
to renew sometime in the month MeadowMinds
of December). A potential new
gardener can obtain a 2020 raised This brain fitness class is tator will be Sarah Blake, a Chapel
bed application by emailing Alan interactive and fun! It is for those Hill native, who has worked in the
Tom . who have a pretty good mind and field of cognitive care for over
A resident can also request garden want to keep it that way. We do eight years. Prior to coming to Car-
space any time during the year. activities that exercise different olina Meadows in 2016, she ran a
Next summer we will contin- parts of your brain, such as lan- business that specialized in the
ue the shared herb garden (plot # guage, problem solving, logic, at- support of individuals experienc-
59) and we are starting a cut- tention and visual spatial skills. ing cognitive changes while aging
flower space (plot yet to be select- There are five areas of total brain in place. She is passionate about
ed). Any resident can harvest health. This class addresses Men- brain fitness, neuroscience and
herbs or flowers from these two tal Stimulation, and we will dis- maintaining cognitive function as
community plots. cuss the others, which are Nutri- we age. Sarah is certified as a
We also hope to explore how tion, Physical Activity, Spirituality CARES Dementia Specialist and
composting can be done on a and Socialization. currently provides dementia train-
shared basis, but that will require Class meets on Tuesdays ing for volunteers at Carolina
finding space for a community from 11 am-noon in the Activi- Meadows. Space is limited to seven
compost pile or two. It may be ties Building Conference Room, participants. Please sign up in the
possible to collaborate with dining January 7 through February 25, Activities Sign-Up Book.
facilities. More on this topic later. a total of eight weeks. Your facili- - Kris Snyder
- Alan Tom and Margy KingDecember 2019-January 2020 Page 13
MLK Diversity Program Speed Friending – A
Recycling and New Way to Meet
Conservation News The committee for Diversity People at Carolina
and Inclusion will sponsor a pro- Meadows
Egg cartons: You may have gram in the Auditorium on Janu- 2 pm, Game Room
noticed that foam egg crates are ary 20 at 3 pm to celebrate and Friday, December 6 & January 3
piling up in the Residents Business honor Dr. Martin Luther King. Please note that Speed Friend-
Center. That’s because the farm- The program will feature the ing has been changed to the first
ers that used to accept them for MLK chorus composed of residents Friday of each month.
reuse don’t want them anymore and staff under the leadership of Whether you have been at CM
because they are not recyclable. Angela Lee who also conducted for many years or only a few
They would take paper and plastic, last year’s program. There will be months, it can be difficult to meet
but we don’t have to go to the a rehearsal for the chorus on Mon- people unless someone introduces
Farmers Market for that – we can day, January 13 at 3 pm. Those you. You may want to get to know
recycle those at Carolina Meadows interested in participating in the someone better whom you have
because Vice President for Dining chorus should sign up in the note- seen in one of your classes or vol-
Todd Ohle sells eggs and he reuses book outside Jody’s office. unteer activities or find some folks
them. So, if you buy eggs with with common interests.
December-January Try this enjoyable “getting-to-
Home Shopping, you may see your Activities
paper or plastic egg cartons again. know-you game” yourself or bring
Sign up in the sign-up book a friend or neighbor so you can
And again. But please stop bring- Southern Supreme Tour & Shop-
ing foam egg crates to the RBC. both expand your connections
ping / Lunch at Pittsboro Road- here in our Carolina Meadows
Feel free to tell your supermarket house
that you don’t want the foam ones home. Please sign up in the Activi-
Thursday, December 5 ties Sign-up Book.
anymore. Or tell them and then Deadline: Monday, December 2
switch markets. Cost: $12.50 per person/lunch
Plastic: How to worry less Dutch treat Load: 10:30 pm
about China’s not taking our recy-
Golf Report
The annual Carolina Meadows
cled plastic: There’s good news Funky Lunch Bus! Championship Tournament was
about local companies taking recy-
Wednesday, December 18 held on October 16 and 17. The
cled plastic in order to ready it for Carolina Inn Men’s repeat champion was James
re-manufacturing. We know of Deadline: Monday, December 16 King with a two-day total of 62. In
four in North Carolina and at least
Load: 11 am second with 63 was Dick Muirhead
nine in other states. It’s part of a
and third was Gus Conley with 64.
national movement to remanufac- Funky Lunch Bus! The Net Champion is Dwayne
ture locally, which mean less fossil Wednesday, January 15 TBD Campbell, who had a net 50; sec-
fuel dredged up to make it and Deadline: Monday, January 13 ond was Len Strobel at 51; and
burned to haul it around. Cost: approx. - $8.00 per perso- third was Gene Guido with 53.
Alkaline batteries: We have Load: 11 am Winners were recognized at the
said no-yes-no-yes on alkaline bat-
golf awards luncheon on October
teries this year. Sorry for the con- Chamber Orchestra of the Trian- 18.
fusion. We and Carolina Meadows
gle – Rebels with a Cause The commentary during lunch
Plant Operations have been ex- Sunday, January 12 concerned what great shape the
ploring various options for places Deadline: Wednesday, January 8 greens are in this year after the
that accept and recycle them. We Cost: approx. $44 per person conversion to zoysia this summer.
will let you know as soon as we Load: 2 pm We will continue to have Sat-
have what we hope will be a long-
urday play days as long as the
term solution. Sacred Threads Quilts Travel weather permits. The signup sheet
- Judith Ferster Exhibit Date TBD in January – will be in the sports book by noon
keep an eye on the signup book! on Monday. - Gus ConleyDecember 2019-January 2020 Page 14
New Workshop African Drum Circle chocolate, reindeer cookies and
The Gift of Written Memories Class with Diali Cissokho shared recipes!
On January 7 (10 am, Audi- 3–4 pm Board Room
torium), Carolyn Holt will begin NO CLASSES IN DECEMBER Parkinson’s Wellness Recov-
offering a ten-meeting workshop, Fridays, January 10 & 24 ery Moves, offered by Certified
The Gift of Written Memories. $15 per class Instructors Nancy Alton and
Triggered by weekly assigned top- Join Senegalese musician Diali Michelle Marino. Tuesdays 1:30-
ics, participants will reflect on Cissokho for a lively five-week be- 2:15 pm beginning January 14.
memories and begin writing them ginner djembe drumming class! Located in the Exercise Studio.
down, thus exploring the meaning Diali is from a “griot” family, the Cost is $7 per session billed to
of their lives. Stories will be musicians of West Africa tasked your CM account. This Parkinson-
shared in the workshop with a with passing down the history of specific exercise class will teach
small group of fellow residents. their communities through song. you how to move bigger and faster
The workshop will provide Diali relocated to the US in 2010 in everyday life and counteract PD
questions designed to evoke mem- and brought with him a vast symptoms! As you learn these PD-
ories. A small library of books on knowledge of traditional and con- specific skills, you will be chal-
writing autobiography and mem- temporary West African music, lenged physically and cognitively
oir will be available for borrowing. which he loves to share with to do more than you think you can
As Kierkegaard said, while life groups of all ages and experience in a fun, supportive environment.
“must be lived forwards, it can on- levels. No experience necessary. A Matter of Balance Eight-
ly be understood backwards.” Drums provided. Week Series, Thursdays, Janu-
Writing done for the workshop ary 9-February 27, 10:30-11:45
will make wonderful gifts for loved Wellness Corner am in the Auditorium. Many old-
ones, as well as potential submis- er adults experience a fear of fall-
sions to Voices. Holiday Hustle: Chair aero-
ing. People who develop this fear
Workshop sign-up begins on bic dance event! Led by Kim Con-
often limit their activities, which
Tuesday, December 3. If you way. Tap your toes and swing your
can result in physical weakness,
would like to attend, send an e- arms to your favorite holiday
making the risk of falling even
mail on December 3 to tunes, all while sitting in a chair!
greater. A Matter of Balance: Man-
that 1) This fun and energetic workout is
aging Concerns About Falls is a
gives your name, e-mail address sure to increase your heart rate
program designed to reduce the
and phone number; 2) includes a and put you in the holiday mood!
fear of falling and increase activity
brief statement on why you are A great workout for all levels of
levels among older adults. No cost,
interested in the workshop; and 3) fitness. Thursday, December 12
but space is limited. Register in the
indicates how many of the ten at 4 pm in Exercise Studio.
Wellness Book.
workshop meetings you can at-
tend. - Carolyn Holt 12 Days of Fitness Challenge, Soul Collage is a creative and
December 1-12. Packets will be satisfying process. The activity is a
available in the Exercise Room and tool to intuitively discover or de-
Jewelry Design and Repair
Meadow Life Fitness and Health liberately intention a story using
1–4 pm, Art Studio
page. Complete the challenge and word pictures. You make your own
Monday, December 2 and
return the journal to the Wellness collage from magazine pictures.
January 6
Department by December 17 to The result may represent an as-
For all experienced jewelry
be entered to win an Alexa! pect of your personality or your
makers; open classes are $10 per
self-discovery that becomes your
afternoon. Jewelry repairs may be
Annual Reindeer Romp, unique message in a creative me-
dropped off at any time between 1
Wednesday, December 18. Meet dium. Please join us in the CC Lob-
-3 pm on the scheduled monthly
in the CC Lobby at 3 pm for either by on Wednesday, January 22
open classes. If you would like to
a one-half or one-mile community anytime between 11 am and 1
have a beginner’s session, please
walk, followed with cider, hot pm.
contact Eva directly at (919) 797-
0289.December 2019-January 2020 Page 15
DIGITAL SUPPLEMENT
Halloween 2019: Photographic Memories
Having already celebrated Thanksgiving and preparing for the rush of the holiday season, Halloween may
be a distant memory. But we celebrated it at Carolina Meadows just a month ago, and fond memories remain of
the decorated pumpkins and costumed participants in the Halloween Party.December 2019-January 2020 Page 16
Autumn Festival in the Park
They say that “three’s a charm,” and so it was for the twice-postponed “Autumn Festival in the Park.” It finally
took place on Sunday, November 3. If it had been delayed any longer, it might have had to be renamed “Winter
Festival in the Park.”
Over 100 people, including residents, staff and members of the Webb family, attended the festival and dedi-
cation ceremony honoring Markus. Plans are to remember others in the future, the first of whom is the late John
McWhirter.
- Judith Pulley
The chimes
Members of the Webb family
At left, Bev
Milton and
Clarence
Whitefield,
ready to en-
tertain with
his famous
harmonica
John Haynes and Eleanor MorrisDecember 2019-January 2020 Page 17
The Dining Services Committee Goes on the Road
We all are justifiably proud of fortunate.” US Foods’ strategy is storage area, with enormous food
the high quality of the food served based on three commitments: lockers held at the optimum tem-
at Carolina Meadows. This is a Great Food, Made Easy, Delivered peratures for the types of foods
tribute to our outstanding Dining with Excellence. Great Food en- stored therein. Donning safety
Services management and our compasses Great Brands, Best in vests and steel-toed shoes, we ex-
amazing Chef Jody, who brings out Fresh, Local and Sustainable, and perienced temperatures ranging
the best in his staff. However, as Product Innovation. from 45 degrees to 17 degrees be-
any experienced cook will tell you, low zero. Parkas would have been
great food requires quality ingre- appreciated!
dients.
District Manager Randy Wilder
And so, nine members of the Many of their exclusive brands
Dining Services Committee (DSC) promise “no unpronounceable in-
joined seven members of our Din- gredients,” such as artificial flavors
ing Services staff to visit our major and colors, hydrogenated oils, etc.
food supplier, US Foods in The most recent initiative,
Zebulon. On the way we were product innovation, is called
served hot homemade chocolate Scoops. Consulting famed chefs Jordain Willis, Chef Jody McLeod
and spiced tea prepared by our throughout the country, US Foods and DSC Chair Judy Bauman
chefs. introduces 30 innovative products
three times a year, seeking to en- If a company can be judged by
sure that their clients can offer the quality and commitment of its
their diners the latest in culinary 650 employees, US foods seems to
trends. be a success.
The Carolina Meadows team All of those who interacted
was treated to a taste of some of with us spoke of the company and
these products at lunch and can their fellow employees with genu-
attest to their excellence. ine enthusiasm and affection. Most
Carolina Meadows is a “high are long-time employees. Promo-
value” customer and has a repre- tion from within is the usual rule.
We were greeted with a digi- sentative from US Foods who can And all employees hold shares in
tal welcome in the foyer. speak the language of our very ex- the company, making for a loyal
Randy Wilder, District Manag- perienced chef. Jimmy Reale, who workforce.
er, gave us an overview of US was Executive Chef at the Carolina The Dining Services Commit-
Foods, which has distribution cen- Inn for seven years, fills this role tee members are grateful to our
ters throughout the country. and is on our campus twice a week, Dining Services staff for providing
He began by stating that Caro- consulting and ensuring that our us with exposure to another criti-
lina Meadows, with Todd Ohle and needs are being met. cal component of our dining expe-
Chef Jody, is blessed with a Next the CM visitors got “up rience.
“staggeringly talented culinary close and personal” with the food - Judith Pulley
team. Not every restaurant is that by entering the 450,000-foot foodDecember 2019-January 2020 Page 18
From the Archives: Four-Day Power Outage
Most of us have forgotten the 40s during the night. (True neigh- and TV-watching. A larger than
few hours without power that ac- borliness was expressed by some usual crowd attended the Saturday
companied last December’s snow- kindly folks in Governor’s Club and evening movie in the auditorium.
storm. A minor disruption. On the Southern Village who offered to CEO Rob Boening quipped, “I know
other hand, seventeen years ago, house residents.) we had a big crowd. I swept up the
in December 2002, Carolina Mead- Vice President of Dining Ser- popcorn afterwards.”
ows was without power for four vices Mark Maxwell and his staff The Auditorium was put to
days. A severe ice storm cut off “did an amazing job of feeding the more practical use as well. Caroli-
power and heat for more than two hordes of residents who descend- na Meadows had stocked a supply
million people in the Carolinas. A ed on the Dining Room each noon- of foam mattresses and on three
lengthy article in the Chapel Hill time.” Residents were encouraged nights, when the outside tempera-
News, with the headline “Retirees to take home a sandwich for their ture dropped into the teens, up to
pulled together to weather the ice evening meal and not to venture 50 residents slept in the Auditori-
storm,” described the experience. out after dark. um or on Lobby armchairs and
Although a few residents Some did not heed that advice sofas.
spent the time with relatives liv- and “the Club Center became a The full article, as well as
ing nearby or in area motels, most gathering place, as many residents many other historical documents,
stayed put in their villas and fled their cold and darkened villas can be read in the archives, located
apartments even though house and apartments.” Club Center in the lower level of the Club Cen-
temperatures dropped into the rooms were put to use for reading ter.
- Bill Powers
In Case You Missed It . . . .
Summaries of some lectures presented during the past month
Locating the study exoplanets has to do with can figure out the size, the mass
Exoplanets the question of whether there is and the distance from the star of
On November 2, Professor life elsewhere in the galaxy. Stud- these planets. They can then focus
Brand Fortner delighted us with ies are very difficult to carry out. on those planets that may be hab-
another Astronomy lecture at Ser- Nobody has ever seen an exoplan- itable, not too close (too hot) or
endipitous Saturday. This time et with a telescope. Most exoplan- too distant (too cold). Further, the
the subject was exoplanets – that ets were detected because, when quality of the light coming from
is to say planets around stars oth- they pass in front of their host star, there lets scientists know what
er than our sun. Only a generation they dim its luminosity ever so elements are present. Given the
ago scientists did not know if such slightly. A giant planet the size of properties of the various elements
things existed, and many thought Jupiter might reduce luminosity by and the complex chemistry of liv-
that even if they did, they would 1%, one the size of Earth by as lit- ing forms – it is thought impossi-
be rare. Recent observations not tle as 0.01%. The reason these mi- ble for life to occur in the absence
only show that exoplanets exist, nuscule changes can be detected is of carbon (C) and water (H2O) –
but also suggest that practically because, if they are caused by a this then allows one to further
every star in the Milky Way proba- planet, they repeat in a very peri- narrow down planets that may be
bly has several planets in orbit. odic way. habitable. Some 4,000 exoplanets
The study of exoplanets provides Another process used to de- have been detected. Several doz-
information that helps astrono- tect exoplanets is that by rotating ens of them might be habitable.
mers deduce the formation and around their star, they cause the These very accurate observa-
evolution of stars. star itself to wobble in its position. tions require orbiting telescopes,
In addition to such basic sci- From the reduction in luminosity
ence goals, much of the impetus to and wobble, these clever fellows (Continued on p. 18, “Exoplanets”You can also read
