Grandover LivingDecember 2012December 2012

The Grandover CommunityGreensboro North Carolina

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Coffee and Chat 8-10 am

1Gentle FitnessChat 8-10 am

Pilates 9 amCardio Circuit9 am

Gentle Fitness10:15

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December 2012

Walkers 9 am

Canasta 2pm

Knitting with Phyllis 2 pm

Bunco Party 6 pm

amBridge 9:30 Santa visits the Clubroom4 pm

Chat 8-10 am

SunsetSocial~ 5-7 pm

Gentle Fitness10:15

9 10 11 12 13 14 Coffee and 159 10 11 Walkers 9 am

Canasta 2 pm

12 13Walkers 9 amBridge 9:30Gift Wrapping Party 6 pm

14 Coffee and Chat 8-10 amPilates 9 amCardio Circuit9 am

15Gentle Fitness10:15Sunset Social Holiday Party 6:30 pm

16 17 18 19 20 21 C ff d 2216Couples Golf Mixer 1 pm

17Dinner and a Holiday Movie

18Walkers 9 am

19Ladies who Lunch Blue Zucchini

20Walkers 9 amMatinee

21 Coffee and Chat 8-10 amPilates 9 amCookie Swap 10 am

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23/30 24 25 Merry 26 27 28 2923/30 24 25 Merry

Christmas!

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One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on

Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly. ~Andy Rooney

Health and WellnessG l Fi i h B dGentle Fitness with Brenda

Keep yourself fit and balanced through the Holidays by incorporating this fun

motivating class into your schedule. With a mixture of cardio and resistance training you’ll get a great workout, and learn new exercises to safely and effectively stay fit,

flexible and strong!

Friday Pilates Mat ClassA series of exercises that place intense The Gift of Wellness!

Saturday December 1st, 8th, and 15th at 10:15 am / 45 minute class $25/session. To sign up, please call Brenda at 336.312.4672

A series of exercises that place intense concentration on your abdominal

muscles. 60 minutes of focused core work! Instructor Lyssa Eddy

Every Friday Morning at 9 am

Holiday Gift Certificates Personalized Just for You!

Contact Brenda 336.312.4672

$10 class or $25/month Cardio Circuit Classes Have fun and get an awesome all

over workout at the same time! Brenda will alternate aerobic

Wellness WalkersA fast paced 45 minute power walk th h th i hb h d W ill intervals with weights and band

segments designed to burn fat, sculpt and strengthen! $10/

60 minute class Fridays at 9am Call 336 312 4672

through the neighborhood. We will walk as long as it is 30 deg or above

Your dogs are welcome!Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9 am

Meet at the Grandover Hotel

Click on the link for quick health boosters From prevention.com “http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/8-ways-boost-your-

health-60-seconds

Call 336.312.4672Meet at the Grandover Hotel

Health and WellnessLife’s Lessons from Out of Life s Lessons from Out of the Blue by Brenda ShropshireDon’t you just marvel at the way life’s lessons seem to come at you in so many different ways, from lots of different sources and, sometimes, from out of the blue? More times than not we from out of the blue? More times than not, we learn about what’s really important and how to live a better, more fulfilling life, when we aren’t deliberately looking for enlightenment. Now and again, we stumble upon wisdom when someone says something we hadn’t thought of before and it stops us in our tracks and makes us think then

Well, that’s an interesting concept, I thought. So, if th bi l thi t t hi it stops us in our tracks and makes us think, then

rethink, our attitudes and beliefs. I guess you could say wisdom is sneaky. I had one of these sneaky moments last month. I was at an event to provide a presentation on the topic of balance, specifically, to help with the struggles that inherently go along with managing a career and

the cabin loses pressure or something catastrophic happens, we should first take care of ourselves and then help others. It’s like that in life, easy to go directly to helping others, forgetting about our own basic needs.I think the big-picture message that the flight

tt d t l tl d li d i b t inherently go along with managing a career and a personal life.On the plane ride back home, I started thinking about my presentation, brainstorming ways to improve the overall message, when I suddenly found myself distracted by one of the flight attendants as she gave the standard speech

attendant so eloquently delivered is about rethinking the importance of self-care. Instead of always putting yourselves on the back-burner, consider the small amounts of time it takes to focus on your own well-being to be essential in keeping your head above water and necessary in helping thattendants, as she gave the standard speech

we’ve all heard a hundred times: “Welcome on board Flight 2452,” she then moved on to the part about the nearest exits and ended with a description of how and when to use the oxygen masks. Nothing newsworthy here but as she spoke and

others.Wish I had thought about the oxygen-mask analogy on the way to, not back from, Symposium. I think it’s a good visual and I would have used it in my speech. What about you? Are you so busy securing everyone else’s mask in place that you f t t ? I fi d th t if I d ’t t k Nothing newsworthy here, but as she spoke, and

went to demonstrate the use of the masks, I honed in on the part about when to place the mask on, if traveling with small children. It went something like this: “If you are traveling with small children, please remember to secure the oxygen mask over your mouth and nose before

forget to secure your own? I find that if I don’t take time to take care of my physical and emotional self, I eventually hit the wall, my productivity and happiness-factor goes down and my stress level goes up. Take a minute to think about your life. Do you always place your mask on last…or maybe

t t ll?oxygen mask over your mouth and nose, before assisting children with theirs.”

not at all?

If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. ~Vincent Van Gogh

The Supper Club meets throughout the year for

Grandover Supper Club The Supper Club meets throughout the year for themed gatherings in The Clubroom. Hosts are assigned in advance and form a creative team. Please contact Nancy if you would like to join.

Upcoming Dates for 2013: February 1st,April 5th, June 7th and October 4th

Scenes from the October Supper Club “Beale St. Blues” Hosted by Mary Kay Sample, Paige Walters, Jordan Moody, Annie Blevins and

Shara Hardy. Thanks to Jean Blasingame for the Photos!

ConnectingBook Club Holiday Afternoon Knitting Circle Book Club Holiday

LuncheonTuesday, Dec 4th 12 pm

Di Valetta in Grandover Resort

Afternoon Knitting Circle with Phyllis Drap

The first Wednesday of the monthFor beginners to experts. We meet at 2 i h Cl b f i f l This is our annual gathering and is

open to all current and future Book Club members. A great time to get started in this Club! On this day we will plan our 2013 book

2 pm in the Clubroom for an informal knitting session with expert Phyllis

Drap. Coffee and Light Refreshments.

Grandover Book Club

day, we will plan our 2013 book assignments and dates.

We meet the last Tuesday of the h 4 i h Cl b f month at 4 pm in the Clubroom for

refreshments, and a vibrant discussion! Open to all interested readers

Upcoming Dates & Selections

Cards in the ClubroomCanasta: 1st and 3rd Tuesday 2pm

Bridge: 1st and 3rd Thursday 9:30 amBridge: 1 and 3 Thursday 9:30 amA fun social time for players of all levels!! Light Refreshments provided

Please sign up via email by the previous Monday

January 22nd

The Giver Hosted by Linda Hofmann

February 26th

Gone Girl Hosted by Jean Tebbittby Linda Hofmann by Jean Tebbitt

Love is like the wild-rose briar; Friendship is like the holly-tree.The holly is dark when the rose briar blooms, But which will bloom

most constantly? ~Emily Brontë

ConnectingResident Holiday Sunset Social at the Colony Bar

Hot Hors D’Oevres and Yummy

Resident Holiday Sunset Social at the Colony BarSaturday, December 15th 6 :30 pm

Jessica Mashburn will be performing to set the party

Desserts! Meet your neighbors for a Holiday themed Sunset Social

Annual Grandover Super Bowl Party at the Clubhouse!

p g p ymood! Enjoy cocktails next to the warmth of a cozy fire~

S d F b 8thSunday, February 8thA great place to watch the game with

the neighbors! Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Soda and light snacks provided. Sign up via email light snacks provided. Sign up via email

to Nancy by Thursday, January 31st

Sunday afternoon,

Sunday Golf ~ Couples Mixers

December 16th at 1 pm 9 hole Captain’s Choice. Teams of two compete. You may sign up as a

t k twosome, or make your own foursome of two

couples. After play we meet in Café Espresso Prizes for low score!

October’s winning team: Charlie and

Sandra Bowers!

But if the while I think on thee, dear friend, All losses are restored and sorrows end. ~William Shakespeare

Happy Holidays!

Holiday Bunco Party!

Join the ladies for a fun evening of Buncoin the Clubroom ~ Bunco is a fun fast paced

Holiday Bunco Party!Wednesday Dec 5th 6:30 pm

pdice game, no experience required! Your guests are welcome to play!

Holiday treats and cider provided BYOB/$4 Please sign up via email to Nancy

~Please bring 5 dozen of your favorite home

Christmas Cookie SwapFriday December 21st 10 am

Please bring 5 dozen of your favorite home baked cookies to share ~

We will have containers here to take your cookies home. Also, please bring a copy of your recipe.

Please email Nancy if you plan to attend. Everyone leaves with a variety of goodies for

Christmas Entertaining!

Cookies with Santa Claus!Th d D 6th 4 5 30 Bring the Kids and Grandkids for Cookies with

Santa in the Clubroom!We will have an assortment of cookies &

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Thursday, Dec 6th 4 – 5:30 pm

hot cocoa, and Santa will be here for photos, and to take the kids toy requests!

Cost is $5 per child, maximum $10/familyPlease sign up via email to Nancy

Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin/Butternut Squash Soup

CommunityRecipe of the Month: Pumpkin/Butternut Squash Soup

from Linda Hofmann of Dover Park Court4 C Pumpkin (cut into cubes)4 C Butternut Squash (cut into cubes)6 Potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)

Place pumpkin, butternut squash, potatoes, carrots, butter in

bl b h d k l 6 Potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)Bunch of Carrots (peeled and sliced)2 Cartons of Vegetable Broth4 T Butter1 Small Carton of Cream

vegetable broth and cook on low until can be pureed in blender. Add cream to soup in blender. Then add rest of ingredients

2 Bunches of Parsley2 Bunches of Dill2 Bunches of ChivesJuice of 1 lemonS lt d P t T t

ingredients.Note: I pureed the pumpkin and the butternut squash but wanted a little substance so I did not puree the potatoes and carrots It tastes Salt and Pepper to Taste

4 T Maple Syrup

the potatoes and carrots. It tastes great either way. Enjoy!

2012 Gift Wrapping Party!Thursday, December 13th at 6 pm

Relax and Have Fun with Friends at the Clubhouse while your gifts are

expertly wrapped for you…

We meet quarterly at a local restaurant – Please join us!

Upcoming Date: Wednesday,

Wine Tasting, Chair Massages too!

p g yDecember 19th at 12:30 pm

We’ll visit Blue Zucchini sign up via email by Monday, Dec 17th

CommunityWelcome to the Grandover Neighborhood!

•Bill and Marti Medalf of 64 Creswell Court

•Darren Hudgins and Cindy Tin of

Welcome to the Grandover Neighborhood!

3910 Dover Park Road•Bruce Taylor of 8 Creswell Court

Grandover Outing Club Winter Field Trips• Friday, December 7th Festival of Lights in Downtown Greensboro! We are going to get a group to go together. Please email by Wed, Dec 5th•Monday, Dec 17th Carolina Film Classic: HOLIDAY INN Dinner at 6 pm, Movie at 7:30 sign up by December 7th!J 19 12 30 O H H l C k Cl •January 19, 12:30pm, O.Henry Hotel Cooking Class

with Executive Chef Leigh Hesling $75 email Nancy by December 19th

• Matinee: 3rd Thursday of the Month December 20th 12 pmLincoln at The Grand Four Seasons

Holiday & Toy Food DriveWe will be holding our annual food drive for

Greensboro’s Urban Ministries this year. We will also be collecting toys for Toys for Tots of Guilford County•Please bring your non-perishable food items to the

bin in the kitchen by Friday, December 21st•Please place your new unwrapped toys under the tree

in the clubroom by Thursday, December 20th

Thank You!

We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~Herman Melville

Winter Scenes in Grandover

Grandove r Con tac t I n fo r ma t i onGrandove r Con tac t I n fo r ma t i onNancy Cunningham Activities Director……………………..336.454.1791Dawn Allred Grandover Realty…………………………...336.854.2900Brenda Shropshire Wellness Director……………………...336.312.4672Morgan Louis Spa Director 336 294 1800Morgan Louis Spa Director………………………………..336.294.1800Buck Stephenson, Tennis Pro……………………………….336.423.7553Jonathan York Director of Golf……………………………336.834.4880Jim Nemeti Head Golf Pro………………………………336.323.3838

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