2020

AUGUST

BEES AT ARBOR ACRES 2020

It’s been a strange year in the bee yard…… well maybe not strange, but definitely different than our first year.

Having been blessed with a first harvest of 200 pounds of honey, we were disappointed to have only harvested 120 pounds this year. How could that be with more hives in 2020?

Swarms

While a naturally occurring event in the life of bees, it is disheartening when one half of a hive and the queen decide to find a new home. It is their way of growing in numbers. The remaining bees will produce a new queen and life goes on. This year we had four swarms and were able to only capture two. When you encounter a swarm, as some of you did this spring, call a beekeeper and don’t worry about being stung as the bees are only interested in clustering around their queen to protect her.

Weather

We speculate that the rainy weather this spring kept the bees in the hive and not out foraging and, consequentially, they ate much of the honey we normally would have extracted.

All in all, our six beekeepers had fun while learning a great deal about bees and their short six-week lives. We welcome anyone who would like to join us in this adventure as we do our part to Help Save The Bees. Just give us a call and remember, when you buy a jar of our honey, all the money goes to the Arbor Acres Resident’s Assistance Fund.

John Albright, Chan Chandler, Winborne Chandler, Steve Forrest, Ellis Pardue, Ron Vinson

National Honey Bee DayDrop by the Galleria August 14-17 and pick up a seed packet and bee information. While there, take a moment to write a note to our Beekeepers!

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Thanks to all who participated!Scenes from July's Patriotic Golf Cart Parade

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Tuesdays at 7:00 pm on TV 1390

These favorite musicians have performed many times in the past in Piner Hall

and now during COVID-19 restrictions, they are providing YouTube concerts for us to

feature on TV 1390.Ethan Uslan – August 4

Ragtime pianist from Charlotte, Ethan Uslan returns, and continues to offer a different concert each week. Ethan gives his phone

number during the show so that you can call and leave a song request for next week!

Patty Carver – August 11

Join Patty Carver as she shares stories about composers, lyricists and musical history, and some of her favorite inspirational songs and

spiritual hymns. Songs include: Amazing Grace, In Christ Alone, How Great Thou Art and How Can I Keep From Singing. They’re songs of joy,

hope and love… They’re songs for the soul!DUET! – August 18

Join Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann for a romp through the greatest musical theatre duets

of all times. Erinn has been singing her entire life and has worked on hundreds of theatrical

productions. Dan has been performing onstage in New York, on cruise ships and all over the

country, most recently as Buddy the Elf in the musical Elf. From the classics like Phantom of the Opera and Jekyll and Hyde to some

new favorites like Little Shop of Horrors and Ordinary Days, this duo won't disappoint!

Mood SwingZ – August 25

Bob and Elizabeth Spencer have been here before with a Broadway/Hollywood Musicals program. This program will be an all 1950's

music program featuring many popular artists of the 50's such as Elvis. You'll probably

remember most of the songs, and they hope you will sing a-long!

Top Gun Model Glider CompetitionContact Janice to pick up a balsa wood model

glider to decorate with markers, paint pens,

glitter, stickers and more–any way you’d like to

personalize it and get it in top notch condition

to fly. The planes are ready-to-fly, genuine

three-piece (no glue) balsa-wood models by

Guillow. Instructions come with each plane. The

planes measure: 6"L x 8"W wingspan. Wing

measures approx. 1-1/4" from front to back.

We’ll meet Tuesday, August 25 at 2:00 pm

for the competition. Dependent upon the

number of competitors (you must use one of

Janice’s kits), we will have several flights to

narrow down to our Final in Flight and then

TOP GUN! The Fly Off will take place at the

Bio Cell along Aldersgate Drive. Spectators and

competitors are reminded to wear masks and

practice social distancing. Register and pick up

your kit by August 10 from Janice’s office in the

Tunnel. Questions? Contact Janice at ext. 1266,

336-748-4646 or jlutzvanhoy@arboracres.org.

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Phoebe & Bill Satterwhite When Bill and I moved into Arbor Acres before we needed to, it became a wonderful adventure, which opened up a world of new friends, new entertainment and new performance music . . . And we are very happy here!

Ruth Fincher I have loved Arbor Acres since the very first time I saw it, and still can’t believe I’m here and home at last! Everywhere you look, there is beauty and everywhere you walk, there are places to sit down! The residents and staff have such a spirit of love, caring and sharing that lifts you up every day. For me, Arbor Acres is truly Heaven on Earth!!

Jean Burroughs I was Chair of the Choral and Vocal Department at Salem Academy. From the large chorus, we each year formed a small group called “SPIRIT”. They sang popular songs and performed for various groups off campus.

One of our invitations for several years was to sing for the Men’s Club of Arbor Acres at one of their luncheons. The girls really enjoyed doing this because they were warmly welcomed, and they enjoyed their conversations with the members as they enjoyed a lovely lunch with a corsage at each place setting.

One time I remember the conversation as we rode back to Salem in our van: “They are the nicest men! I wish they were our age. I’d invite them to the prom (which was next weekend).”

See, even then our men were special! That is when I decided I would choose to move here myself someday. . . And we are very happy here!

In the February Lamplighter, we asked that you submit memory articles detailing your first impressions or experiences with Arbor Acres. In celebration of the 40th anniversary, we will be sharing these submissions with you on a monthly basis. Please enjoy–and please keep ‘em coming!

Memories of Arbor Acres

Snack Attack Tuesday August 4, 2:30–3:30 pm

DIY Root Beer and Coke Floats

August 18, 2:30–3:30 pm Watermelon Feast to Go

We can’t host a seed spitting contest this year, but practice up so you’ll be on target

for next year!

Walk Up in Womble Lobby & Drive Up Watch for more info via Wellzesta, Cubby

Rack flyers & the calendars!

We RememberMarian Funderburk September 29, 1922–June 21, 2020

Frank Hubbard February 23, 1937–June 26, 2020

Willis “Jack” Grant May 16, 1929–July 2, 2020

Patricia Gunlock March 16, 1931–July 3, 2020

Margaret “Meg” Moyle January 9, 1943–July 11, 2020

Dora Barker September 3, 1922–July 17, 2020

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Brain Teaserspuzzleprime.com/brain-teasers

How to Vote by Mail with an Absentee BallotA recent COVID-19-related bill changes how NC voters vote their absentee ballot by mail. Any North Carolina registered voter may request and receive a mail-in “absentee” ballot. No special circumstance needed. No photo ID is required to vote by mail.

Follow these 5 Steps to Vote by Mail

Voters may call the North Carolina State Board of Elections or their county board of elections and request a blank absentee ballot request form be sent to them by mail, e-mail, or fax.

1. COMPLETE THE ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST FORM:

A registered voter (or their near relative or legal guardian) must complete and sign the ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST FORM. An official North Carolina State Board of Elections website for filling out and submitting forms fully online should be ready no later than September 1, 2020. Until then, voters can print and submit the form.

2. RETURN THE REQUEST FORM

The voter must sign the request form and submit it to their COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS in person or by email, fax, or mail via U.S. Postal Service, DHL, FedEx or UPS.

The request form must be received by 5:00 pm October 27.

3. RECEIVE THE BALLOT

Each county board of elections will mail absentee ballots to registered voters who have made a request.

4. MARK BALLOT, FILL OUT CERTIFICATE ON THE ENVELOPE

Mark the ballot with your choices in the presence of one witness who is at least 18 years old. The witness should not violate your privacy while you vote (unless you need assistance due to a disability); the voter and witness (or notary public) must each complete and sign the certificate on the return envelope and provide their addresses.

Who may not serve as a witness?

o A candidate unless the candidate is the voter’s near relative.

o Employees of a facility may not serve as a witness for voters in a facility. See the instructions included with the absentee ballot for more information.

5. RETURN THE BALLOT IN THE ENVELOPE

Return the ballot in the container-return envelope by mail or deliver in person to your COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. If returning by mail, the envelope must be postmarked by 5 PM on Election Day. If you are returning the ballot in person, take the ballot to your County Board of Elections office (not an Early Voting site or Election Day precinct). Only the voter or the voter’s near relative or legal guardian may return your ballot— do not give it to someone else to return.

Info from: https://www.ncvoter.org/absentee-ballots/

Absentee Voter Request forms are in the Cubby Rack Carousel.

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Tell Me Something GoodTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

August 11, 12, 13, 1:00 pm Living Room

Artists and Residents are invited to write something positive that has occurred during

COVID-19 on a White Board. This is our chance to spread some JOY and Positivity!

If you would like to be included, contact Janice, jlutzvanhoy@arboracres.org

or 336-748-4646 or ext. 1266, to set up a time to meet for a photo.

Dog (& Cat Days) of August Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

August 11, 12, 13 By appointment only!

Schedule a 10-minute pet portrait photo session with Robert Merritt for either

August 11, 12 or 13 beginning at 1:00 pm in the Bay Window area. We will show your photo on Wellzesta, Facebook and host a

display of the Dog and Cat Days of August in the Galleria outside Piner Hall August 24-28. Drop by at 10:00 am on August 28

to pick up your photo as a Thank You and a keepsake for participating! Contact Janice at ext. 1266, 336-748-4646, or jlutzvanhoy@arboracres.org with questions and to make an appointment as we continue to practice

good social distancing.

Word PowerA Word of Encouragement

Share an inspirational quote, your personal thoughts/words

or a Bible verse that has brought you comfort during this COVID-19 time,

and we will post them on Wellzesta under “Word Power, A Word of Encouragement.”

Email quotes to Janice at jlutzvanhoy@arboracres.org.

Janice’s personal favorite is that in no place in the Bible can you find the saying,

“And it came to STAY.” But there are plenty of places where it states,

“It came to pass!”

Livestream Wellzesta Q&AThursday, August 12 at 2:00 pm

Livestreamed to Wellzesta & TV 1390Join Alice for a livestream Wellzesta question

and answer session. Just turn in your questions ahead of time, or call in during the session

to ask your questions. The call-in phone number will be on the TV screen.

Lamplighter is published monthly byArbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

The online version of Lamplighter is available at www.arboracres.org.

Questions? Contact Janice Lutz-Vanhoy,Wellness Arts Coordinator, at 336-748-4646 or jlutzvanhoy@arboracres.org

R E S I D E N T S E M P L OY E E S

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Jerry ColeFred HardeeHerb SchaferLynn Spangler

2nd Bobbye Salt3rd Bo Bowers

4th Ashley BlountDeja Martin

5th

Anne BellCamille Smith

David Stedman

Lacey CrewsKandice Tibbles

6th June PetrieSara Spencer Yolanda Arnette

7th Alma Thompson

8th Samantha BryantJenna Krumenacker

9th

Sally BlancoKatherine EppertBill Michielutte

Harry West10th Jesse Davis

12th Evelyn BinghamRaymond Spangler

August Birthdays R E S I D E N T S E M P L OY E E S

13th John ShroyerTiara Gamble

Brooke MarsdenKaren Wideman

14th

Ken CarlsonHarold ShehanEddie Stubbins

Wendy Cason

15th Martha Gravely Olivia Keider

16th Evelyn Hughes Georgia Flynn

17th

John DavisMartha Keiger

Sara Long

Nia DarbyDarrell Holland

18th Lib Cole

19th James BroyhillJudy Culley

Shanika BrownDorethea GilesCarlene Riwdy

Frances Thompson20th Fawky Abdallah Adrianna Bowen

21st Khrisna IrbyMorgan Ruggiero Hunt

22nd Ginny CraverMarg. Fowler Macklin

23rd Michael DickeyDrew Dunn Jennifer Lewis

24th Hal Brown Kerry Gonzalez

25th Norman PetersenPiney Slate Ravenne Pegram

26th Becky Wyatt Jordan Johnson

27th Carolyn DuckettSikia Artis

Loretta McqueenSusan Washington

28th

Deloris ChristovichDiane Crichlow

Joan DuranaSally Lang

Tom Mullen29th Chan Chandler Lynn Parker

30th Molly JohnsonJeannette Mintun

Senator Jim & Louise Broyhill 202 Stockton

Clifford “Pat” & Mary Ellen Haley 1079 Francis Asbury Ct

Thomas “Tom” & Ruth Mullen Off-Campus Advantage Program

Nancy “Lynn” Spangler Off-Campus Advantage Program

Welcome Newcomers!