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Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinett Stripers Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Depart at 10:15 am

15 Tickets Available $19.00

*Sign up under Upcoming Events Tab by April 24.

Hats On for the “Kentucky Derby!”

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Place wagers starting at 4:30 pm

Evening begins at 5:30 pm

Community Hall

Cypress Singers Spring Concert

Monday, May 6, 2019

7:30 pm

Community Hall

Barn Dinner Theater “Patsy Cline” Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Depart at 10:30 am

28 Tickets Available includes lunch & show: $48.00

*Sign up now for all these May Events under the

Upcoming Events Tab.

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Welcome New Cypress Members!

New March Move-ins ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Leslie & Pat Clayton D-305

Maria & John Huson 3805 CCD

Tour of Homes Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Time 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Members, prospects and waitlisters are

invited to attend this day of fun at The

Cypress. The self-guided walking tour will

include several beautiful cottages and

villas, the Clubhouse, including the Sports

and Fitness Center and the Stewart Health

Center. We hope you will plan to attend the

Tour of Homes!

If you would like to volunteer to be a host

in a home or a greeter at the Club, please

contact Stephanie Wall in the Marketing

Department:704-714-5580.

Navigator News Column from Tammy Wilson, RN, Nurse Navigator

“Ask a Nurse” Thursday, April 4 in Villa A

Thursday, April 25 in Villa B

10:30 - 11:30 am

A nurse will be in Villa A and Villa B this

month for you to ask any medical questions

you may have.

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“Benefits of Vitamins and Supplements” Harry Patel, PharmD, MBA of Walker’s Drug Store

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

11:00 am

College Room

All are welcome to come here Harry Patel educate

us on the importance of taking vitamins and supple-

ments. *Sign up under #9 in the Activities Book.

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“Mental Health Education Session with a Focus on Loss”

Monday, April 15, 2019

9:00 am

Met Room

This once a month session on mental health will

be led by licensed counselor, Lisa Cashion. Psycho-

logical health is so important to understand and

therefore we feel that it is very important to provide our com-

munity with an educational session to better understand mental

health. The session will also focus on loss. Please contact Dr.

Valerie Balog by email at valerie@frontiercslg.com or by

phone (704) 237-0617 with questions. *Sign up under #15.

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“Medicare and Cancer Screenings” Tripp Jordan" Medicare Expert & Advocate for Seniors"

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

7:00 pm

College Room

*Sign up under #24 in the Activities Book.

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Concord Memorial Garden Tulips in Bloom!

and Lunch at “2 Gals Kitchen” Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Depart at 10:30 am - Return at 3:00 pm

Private Tour: $3.00

Bring money for lunch. (We will eat first.)

Located on Spring

Street in downtown

Concord, Memorial

Garden sits on land purchased in

1804 for the original log-cabin

sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church.

Although the church buildings have long since

moved, the garden continues to be a cherished

and beloved part of the congregation’s history

and heritage. Stone paths wind throughout the

church’s 200-year-old cemetery, guiding

visitors up and down gently sloping hillsides

past ancient oaks, waterfalls, butterflies,

sculpted hollies, annuals and intricately carved

white Italian marble markers.

Our lunch reservation is at 11:15 am and

our private tour of the garden is at 1:00 pm.

The tulips will be beautiful so bring your

camera. *Sign up under #10.

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CPCC Theatre “Our Town”

Sunday, April 14, 2019

1:45 pm

Halton Theatre

20 Tickets: $19.00

Our Town is probably the finest

play ever written by an American,

says Edward Albee. With a bare

stage, a couple of chairs and a wise old stage

manager, Thornton Wilder created a timeless

drama that speaks to the heart of the human

experience. Since 1938 this funny and moving

journey through the lives of the people of

Grover’s Corners has captivated audiences all

over the world.

*Sign up under #14 in the Activities Book.

Spring Charlotte Guided City Tours Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Depart at 10:00 am each day

Tour Cost: $5.00 Bring money for lunch.

With Charlotte looking so beautiful this

time of year, it seems like the perfect time for a

guided Charlotte City Tour. This year,

professional tour guide Queen City Guides will step onto our Cypress

bus and lead us to many of the important places in Charlotte’s history.

After our one and a half hour

Charlotte history tour we will

arrive back at The Cypress around

12:30 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. This has

been a very popular trip the past few years. Please sign up early and

commit to only the day that suits your schedule best.

*Sign up under #23 or #24 for the date that fits your schedule in the

Activities Book.

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Broadway Lights “A Bronx Tale” Thursday, April 18, 2019

Depart at 6:45 pm

Belk Theater

12 Tickets: $79.50

Broadway’s, A Bronx Tale, takes you to the stoops of

the Bronx in the 1960s - where a young man is caught

between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to

be.

Bursting with high-energy dance numbers and original doo-wop

tunes from Alan Menken, the songwriter of Beauty and the Beast, A

Bronx Tale is an unforgettable story of loyalty and

family.

Academy Award® winner Robert De Niro and

Tony® winner Jerry Zaks direct this streetwise musical,

based on Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri’s

story that The New York Times hails as “A Critics’

Pick! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry.

Wonderful and refreshing!”

*Sign up under #18 in the Activities Book.

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“The Knit Wits” Wednesdays, April 10 & 24

2:00 pm

Club Room

Join other

friends to

needlepoint,

knit or crochet twice a month

in the Club Room. Our

group has a variety of

experience so if you need

assistance we are here to

help. Please call Lottie

Goldman 704-557-9269 if

you have any questions.

Afternoon Movie

“Crazy Rich Asians” Friday, April 5, 2019

2:30 pm in Community Hall

Rated: PG-13

Length - 2 hrs.

Comedy / Romance

Crazy Rich Asians follows native New

Yorker Rachel Chu as she accompanies her

longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best

friend's wedding in Singapore. Rachel is unprepared to

learn that Nick is not only the scion of one of the

country's wealthiest families but also one of its most

sought-after bachelors. And it soon becomes clear that

while money can't buy love, it can definitely complicate

things. *Sign up under #5.

Academy Award for Best Actor

“Bohemian Rhapsody ” Tuesday, April 23, 2019

2:30 pm in Community Hall

Rated: PG-13 , Length - 2 hrs. 14 mins.

Biography / Drama / Music

Bohemian Rhapsody is an enthralling

celebration of Queen, their music, and their

extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury,

who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of

history’s most beloved entertainers. Following Queen’s

meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie’s

solo career, the film also chronicles the band’s reunion,

and one of the greatest performances in rock history.

Sign up under #23 in the Activity Book.

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Mah Jongg Every Thursday in April

1:00 pm

Game Room

(College Room on the 11th)

Mah Jongg

players are now

meeting every

Thursday at 1:00 pm in the

game room except on the

second Thursday they meet

in the College Room. Please

join in for this fun, intriguing

game of tiles. *Sign up under

#4 in the Activities Book.

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Chef’s Dinners Mondays & Thursdays in April

5:00 pm

Community Hall

For the month of April we will celebrate Asia

by preparing a variety of delicious Asian dishes.

At 5:00 pm you are invited to join “Wine Time”

followed by a special Chef’s dinner. Please sign up three

days before each event with Quilla for the first two Chef’s

Dinners in April: Monday, April 1st and Thursday, April

4th by calling her at 704-714-5561 or emailing her at

mgreen@cypressofcharlotte.com. For the rest of April

please contact Michelle three days before each event by

calling 704-714-5585 or emailing her at

mdoggett@cypressofcharlotte.com.

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Department Round Table Meetings

Fridays at 11:30 am

Community Hall

Please join us on Fridays in Community

Hall for Department Round Tables. Please

note the following schedule for April.

Friday, April 5 - Homecare

Friday, April 12 - Plant & Environmental Services

Friday, April 19 - No meeting due to

holiday weekend

Friday, April 26 - Stewart Health Center

Easter Brunch Sunday, April 21, 2019

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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Easter Brunch Friendship Table Sunday, April 21, 2019

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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April Birthdays

Sylvia Miller 3

Margaret Ross 4

Frances McDowell 5

Susan Durham 7

Audrey Bittner 9

Burt Melton 9

Ray McCorkle 10

Jane Cochrane 12

Jo Ann Ball 14

Eileen Dewenter 14

Betty Garner 14

Bill Shipley 14

Irene Imbrogno 15

Ab Promislow 15

Ken Sweet 15

Bettie Webster 19

Sally Hunt 21

Betty James 21

Barbara Conder 22

Connie Stuppnig 23

Jean Rea 26

Linda Foster 27

Preston Guiton 27

Jack Robinson 27

Lois Simon 27

Rex Welton 27

Charles MacDonald 28

Jane Rudisill 29

Cathy Sweet 29

Susan Cureton 30

“Lunch & Learn” with Dietitian Kathy Weidner Tuesday, April 30, 2019

12:00 pm Garden Room

Topic: “Fun Filled Facts about Fiber!”

Did you know that there are really three types of FIBER in our diet?

Dietitians instructed clients for years on the two types of fiber:

soluble and insoluble. Well… the new updated fiber categories are:

Viscous, Fermentable (no not wine or beer!), and insoluble or non-fermentable

“bulking” fiber. Most Americans do not consume nearly the amount of fiber

recommended. Chick peas, dried beans, lentils and split peas contain all three types of

fiber making them fabulously full of fiber! Join me at Lunch & Learn where we will

learn about other foods rich in fiber and their role in nutrition and gut health.

*Please call Kathy Weidner, Cypress Dietitian for a reservation at 704-714-5551.

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“Behind the Scenes”

Kitchen Tour Wednesday, April 17, 2019

11:00 am

Meet in Clubhouse Lobby

How would you

like a “behind the

scenes” tour of our

Cypress kitchen? If you

haven’t seen it, you will be

amazed by all that has to

happen to bring you a hot,

delicious meal each day.

*Sign up under #17.

Limited to 15 members.

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Lunch Bunch Visits

“Fin & Fino Social House” Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Depart at 11:15 am

Bring money for lunch.

Fin and Fino specializes in fish and shellfish which are delivered daily,

and are all sustainably caught or raised. Fin & Fino is one of the best

restaurants in Charlotte for oysters. They boast a minimum of twelve types

of oysters on their raw bar menu at all times.

Their menu makes use of seasonal ingredients from

nearby farms because they like things fresh. Don’t be fooled

by their name they also have delicious non-seafood dishes

which include salads, chicken, beef, pork and pastas dishes.

Wines have charm and intrigue, and are individually

selected by Fin and Finos staff for their quality. If you enjoy

wine Fin and Finos staff will help you pair the right wine with your food selection. This

seafood social house is located in uptown at the Levine Avenue of the Arts.

*Sign up under #3 in the Activities Book.

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Tom Billotto Acoustic Guitarist and Vocalist

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

7:30 pm

Community Hall

More than 40 years of musical evolution

incorporating an eclectic blend of influences have produced Tom’s precise

and warm guitar and vocal style. “Charlotte’s Best” magazine voted him

“Best Local Acoustic” musician.

Tom’s repertoire is diverse and his sound is mellow and best-suited for easy-

listening venues and events. At the heart of this sound is Tom’s finger-style guitar

technique which uses the right hand to supply complex melody, rhythm and bass lines

simultaneously. Formal music studies in college culminated in a Music Performance

Degree in Classical Guitar and Voice. Further influenced by the genius of Chet

Atkins and countless jazz and classical virtuosi, and with vocal idols such as James

Taylor, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. *Sign up under #17 in the Activities Book.

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“Stampin’ It Up” with Helen Patterson

Friday, April 12, 2019

2:00 pm

Art Room

Stampin’ It Up craft

class will be held on the

2nd Friday of each

month. Led by Helen Patterson.

*Sign up under #12.

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Poker Night Tuesday Nights

7:15 pm Game Room

Join other Cypress members to play

poker every Tuesday in the game room at

7:15 pm. All are welcome. For questions

please call Joanne Hardie 704-643-2310.

French Rummy Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Friday, April 19, 2019

7:30 pm

Community Hall

The card game

“French Rummy,”

as it's called, is a

card game somewhat similar to Gin

Rummy and is easy to learn.

*Sign up under #3 & #19.

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European History Class with History Teacher, Eddie Kelly

Thursdays in April

11:00 am

College Room

All are welcome to come to any of

the history classes that fit your

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Audibel Hearing Tuesday, April 9, 2019

10:00 - 11:00 am

Game Room

Audibel Hearing will visit on

the second Tuesday in April for

hearing aid checks. Drop in any

time during the hour to have your hearing

aid cleaned, adjusted or just to ask

McKenzie or Dan Pierce questions.

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Small Discussion Group Monday, April 1 & 15, 2019

11:30 am College Room

We will ask participants to

suggest discussion topics. All

views are welcome and

participation is encouraged.

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Dance Lessons and Line Dancing

with Nickolai Saturdays, April 13 & 27

3:00 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under

#13 & #27. *13 & 27

Evening Social Bridge Monday, April 15, 2019

7:30 pm

Community Hall

Evening Social Bridge is for all bridge players

interested in playing the game and having time for

fellowship. Call Madeline Lerme at 704-554-9075 if

you have questions. All are welcome. *Sign up under #15.

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Croquet! Croquet!! Saturdays in April

9:00 am

Community Hall

Please join other

Cypress friends for

Saturday morning fun. We

get a little exercise and have great

fellowship. All are welcome.

Charlotte Symphony “Mozart Requiem” Saturday, April 13, 2019

Depart at 6:45 pm for Belk Theater

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“Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini”

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Depart at 6:45 pm for Belk Theater

Teresa or Luci will be happy to assist

you in purchasing your tickets so that you

may sit with a friend or possibly sit near

other Cypress members. *Sign up in the Activities Book under

the Symphony Tab for a ride to the Symphony. You may also

call the box office at 704-972-2000 to purchase tickets.

*13 & 27

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Art Class with Bruce Chandler Wednesdays, April 10 & 24

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Art Room

*Sign up under #10 & #24.

*10 & 24

Activities

Julianna Toth A

Caroline Tate B

Ray McCorkle C

* Paulette Cohen D

Mary Fisher E

Frances Barts, Cottages

Dick Barnhardt, Board Liaison

Building & Grounds

Pat Updegraff A

Ken Sweet B

Sue Howell C

*Gay Morris D

Rudy Stuppnig E

Nancy Budd, Cottages

Quincy Collins, Board Liaison

Finance

Shep Speight B

Ray Weir E

Angus Lander, Cottages

Bob Smathers, Cottages

*Wayne Godwin, Cottages

Food & Beverage

Fran Watt A

Cathy Sweet B

*Jane Rudisill C

Alethia Ross D

Nance Turner E

FeFe Booth, Cottages

Don McIver, Board Liaison

Health & Safety

Ann Lathrop A

Patty Miller B

Audrey Taylor C

Sue Childers D

*Jean McVerry D

Connie Stuppnig E

J.W. Barts, Cottages

Audrey Bittner, Board Liaison

Owner’s Assoc. Board of Directors

Gayle Wylie, President

Joan Geuss, Vice-President

Audrey Bittner

Quincy Collins

Dick Barnhardt

Don McIver

*Denotes Chairperson

Men’s Breakfast Monday, April 15, 2019

Depart at 8:30 am

Park 51 Café

*Sign up under #15.

Harbaugh Book Club Monday, April 15, 2019

2:00 pm

Club Room

This month we will read

the book The Wright

Brothers by David

McCullough. Facilitated by Jennifer

Campbell.

“Cyber Seniors” Saturday, April 6, 2019

11:00 am

Library

“Cyber Seniors” are

high school students from

Providence Day School.

They will be here on April 6th to

help you with your electronics.

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Social Bridge Every Tuesday

1:00 pm

College Room

All are welcome to play

bridge every Tuesday in

the College Room.

*Please call Cypress members Mary

Lou McCurry 704-542-3990 or Mary

Fisher 704-496-9296 to sign up.

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The Gathering Weekly Ecumenical

Worship & Fellowship with Hymn Sing on April 2nd

Every Tuesday

7:15 pm

Community Hall

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Duplicate Bridge Every Thursday

12:45 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up in the Bridge Book.

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Trivia Night! Friday, April 12

5:00 pm

Community Hall

*Please sign up in the

Activities Book under #12

to make a team of 4.

(Dinner Buffet from 5-8 pm)

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Gin Card Game Mondays, April 8 & 22

7:30 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under #8

& #22 so we will

know how many to

plan for.

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Let’s Play Dominoes

Thursday, April 25

7:30 pm

Community Hall

Join other Cypress

members to play a game

of Mexican Train and

other Dominoes games. All are

welcome even if you’ve never

played before. *Sign up under #25

in the Activities Book.

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Chair Volleyball Mondays in April

1:15 pm

Community Hall

Chair volleyball meets

every Monday in

Community Hall. This is a

great opportunity for fellowship,

wonderful exercise and stretching.

Dick Leibert and Sharon Alber, our

fitness coordinator, are really growing

this fun game. Please join us on

Mondays in Community Hall.

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