Fall/Winter 2013 • The Village at Brookwood

Winter Wellness

for Seniors

Systematically Shopping for Retirement Living

A Look Back: 10 Years of The Village

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F r o m T h e e x e c u T i V e D i r e c T o r

Daniel L. cuthriellexecutive Director

When choosing a retirement community, seniors do a lot of research and visits in order to find the community that feels comfortable and meets their needs. But what about the city in which the community is located? make sure you spend time exploring and learning all about this new place you’ll call home. The Village at Brookwood is located in Burlington, a city that is said to have been “born of the railroad, bred on the loom and built on an ability to turn adversity into opportunity.” Founded in 1854 as company Shops, Burlington and Alamance county are a dynamic area in the heart of North carolina, one of the most desired retirement destinations. residents at The Village take advantage of all this area has to offer. here are just a few of the things they enjoy …

exploring Burlington & Alamance county

1 Alamance county has a very active Arts Council, which recently hosted “The Art of the Brick” by

world-renowned artist Nathan Sawaya, who gained national attention in 2004 by winning The LeGo Group’s nationwide search for a professional master model Builder. The Arts council is located in the historic captain White house, an 1871 Queen Anne style mansion located in the heart of Graham.

2 Also in Graham is the new Children’s Museum of Alamance County, which opened a little more

than a year ago. This is a great place to take the grandchildren – and you will enjoy it, too!

3 Burlington City Park offers more than 75 acres of activities, including a fully-restored 1910 Dentzel menagerie carousel (one of only 14 in the world), train and amusement rides, a

playground, walking track and more.

4 Picturesque Saxapahaw, which has been featured recently in The New York Times and the Washington Post, is a historic mill village that has been trans-

formed into a vibrant community acclaimed for its music, food, farmland, forests, lakes and trails.

5 The Haw River Wine Trail, following the fertile path of the haw river in the heart of North carolina, offers four taste-tempting vineyards and wineries you can visit in one day.

We invite you to visit Burlington, Alamance county and The Village at Brookwood soon. Spend a night in one of our Garden homes and take some time to explore all that this area has to offer. You’ll be glad you did.

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Welcome We look forward to getting to know our newest residents at The Village: • Tom and Chris Hickey from

Kent, Wash.• Jewel Mitchell from

Greenville, S.c.• John and Marguerite Glosek

from Burlington, N.c. • Betty Wooten from

Burlington, N.c.• Mary Alice Johnson from

Burlington, N.c. • Bob and Betty Saffelle from

Burlington, N.c. • Robert and Victoria

Emerson from cary, N.c.

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he says. chris continued teaching for another year and a half, and they began looking for their next place to live — with no pressure to move. “We had traveled all over and lived in a lot of different places,” Tom says, “but we wanted to live on the east coast. We started looking geographically. We didn’t want to retire in maine, or in Pennsylvania where my dad lives in a ccrc, because it’s too cold and too much snow. We didn’t want to retire to Florida — it’s too hot, too many retirees and hurricanes.” They picked North carolina/Virginia as the area to target. “We came up with a list of musts and likes, things we absolutely had to have and things we would like to have,” explains chris. They found a helpful publication online from the insurance commissioner of North carolina that provides a summary of every ccrc that is licensed in the state, and they read them all. They narrowed their list from 75 to 35, and sent away for the literature. “We read every single piece of paper

we could get, and we went online and looked at the websites,” says Tom. After that, they narrowed the list down to a dozen. “Then we made a trip for two weeks and visited one place every day,” chris says. They visited in the afternoon and evening, so they could meet the residents, the people they may eventually live with, to make sure it would be a good fit. And they took photos of each place they visited. “every evening before we went to bed, we reviewed the community, comparing it to our list of wants and needs,” chris explains. They put applications in at the two communities they liked best. “Then you wait, and you don’t know if you’re going to wait weeks, months or years,” says Tom. By preparing and doing their research early, the hickeys were able to wait for the perfect apartment. “We were fortunate in that we didn’t have to move. We could wait,” Tom says. Their fourth floor apartment has a lovely view of the pond with a nice patio. They were also able to make

some modifications to the apartment by adding walls and ceiling fans. “The Village was so easy to work with while we were in Seattle,” Tom says. “They said go to your local Sherwin Williams dealer and pick the carpet and paint and linoleum for the kitchen. We just told them the pattern and style and color, and it was taken care

of as if by magic!” Their advice for other soon-to-be retirees? “come while you’re young,” Tom says. “come while you’re mobile and have energy, and can get out and meet people — and learn the community. our daughter doesn’t have to worry about what she’s going to do if one of us gets sick. it’s all been done. We’ve taken care of it.”

meet chris and Tom hickey Systematic Retirement Community Shoppers

C chris and Tom hickey could be the poster couple for young retirees who employ a proactive, systematic approach to shopping for a retirement community. utilizing their skills as a teacher (chris) and engineer (Tom), the couple, both 62, were able to select The Village at Brookwood from their home near Seattle, Wash. originally from maine (chris) and Pennsylvania (Tom), the hickeys had lived all over the u.S. due to Tom’s career. They met at the university of maine and moved with various pulp and paper companies around the country. Tom eventually took a position with Weyerhaeuser company. The couple and their young daughter moved to mississippi where the company was building a new paper mill, and Tom stayed with Weyerhaeuser for 26 years. During their time in mississippi, chris, an elementary school teacher, attended mississippi university for Women and received a master’s Degree in education. With Weyerhaeuser, the family moved from mississippi to maine and then to headquarters in Seattle. Tom took an early retirement deal that was “too good to refuse” in 2008. “i wasn’t ready to retire, but i did,”

“We came up with a list of

musts and likes, things

we absolutely had to have and things we would

like to have.”

A Look Back1916rainey hospital is founded in Burlington by Dr. rainey Parker.

1951Alamance county hospital opens in Burlington.

1961memorial hospital of Alamance county opens (replaces rainey hospital) and is located at hermitage and edgewood Avenues, the current site of The Village at Brookwood.

1986county and memorial hospitals merge.

1995 Alamance regional medical center opens, replacing the two older hospitals.

June 1999Board of Directors approves the name, The Village at Brookwood.

Nov. 1999Kick-off Gala is held with 326 in attendance. Thirty priority deposits are received within three days.

Spring 2000Forty-five $1,000 deposits are received. Dr. Alan Tate and Nora Lee Tate (above) are the first 10% depositors. Groundbreaking is held for edgewood Place, which will replace the Skilled Nursing facility.

May 2001edgewood Place is complete and all residents are transferred from the old facility between breakfast and lunch.

Nov. 2001Site work begins.

July 2003construction completed on Village Landing apartments.

July 21, 2003The first three residents move in: margaret Bryan, Lib holt and Bill hodges.

A Visual History of The Village at Brookwood

1995 Alamance regional medical center opens, replacing the two older hospitals.

1997The Board of Directors recommends replacing Skilled Nursing at the old memorial hospital campus and assessing the need for a continuing care retirement community (ccrc).

Spring 1998Finance team recommends purchasing the Bryan house (located a short distance from Skilled Nursing) along with 12 acres for a ccrc.

Nov. - Dec. 1998Board of Directors reviews site plans, transfers $12 million and gifts the edgewood property to Alamance extended care.

May 2001edgewood Place is complete and all residents are transferred from the old facility between breakfast and lunch.

Sept. 2001Demolition begins on office buildings, Skilled Nursing and memorial hospital, all located on the future site of The Village at Brookwood.

Oct. 2001Groundbreaking is held for The Village at Brookwood.

July 2008Groundbreaking is held for a new Aquatic and Wellness center.

May 2009Wellness center opens.

July 2013The Village celebrates its 10th Anniversary

The celebration continues... A full house turned out to hear about the history of The Village, presented by executive Director Dan cuthreill. Joe Baughman, President of the residents’ Association, and Larry osius, Secretary of the residents’ Association, also spoke. Afterwards, residents were treated to ice cream sundaes, floats and sorbets, served up by the staff.

A r o u N D T h e V i L L A G e

Keep ‘em Laughing! in october, as a part of The Village’s 10th Anniversary celebration, residents were treated to an evening of laughter. Burlington resident and nationally-recognized humorist and author Jeanne robertson stepped up to the mic to share “Looking for Humor...10 Years Later.” Jeanne was the keynote speaker at the Gala celebration in october 2003, just after The Village opened its doors. The Village has already invited robertson to return for the 20th Anniversary celebration

in 2023! For a taste of robertson’s wit, search for her on YouTube or scan the Qr code.

Village Volunteers in September, residents who volunteer their time and talents to various organizations gathered for a luncheon in their honor. congratulations to this year’s Volunteers of the Year, marge Freemerman and curtis Whittlesey, shown above with Life enrichment coordinator ruth Ann Stubblefield and executive Director Dan cuthreill.

“Sing Along with Margo” let residents perform alongside pianist and resident Margo Adams.

The Library Committee (below) welcomed residents to enjoy the cozy, well-stocked library during “Food, Fun and Good Reads.”

The Movie Crew enjoyed a trip to Carousel Cinemas to

view the box office hit “The Butler.”

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The Village at Brookwood1860 Brookwood Avenue

Burlington, Nc 27215-9924

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Yes, the days are shorter and chillier, and it’s a wonderful time of year to nest and restore your energy. But that doesn’t mean you should hibernate with your TV. exercise and wellness routines are just as important during the winter. The good news is that winters in the Piedmont area of North carolina are typically mild. January is the coldest month with an average high temperature of 50 degrees F and an average low temperature of 30 degrees F. There are many sunny days when the outdoors can be quite pleasant. And on those colder days, there are many ways to maintain your wellness indoors. here are some tips on maintaining your health and wellness during winter.

Take advantage of indoor gyms and activities. You can do your walking on a treadmill, and fitness classes such as those offered in The Village at Brookwood’s Wellness center are a great way to stay in shape and socialize.

Avoid walking outside if it’s snowy or icy. if you must, make sure you wear boots with non-skid soles so you are less likely to slip.

Explore an indoor hobby. This is a great time of year to follow your indoor passions. read a good book. Try painting, woodworking or needlepoint — whatever appeals to you.

Enjoy comfort foods. hearty soups and hot tea, along with iron-rich

Winter Wellness … Don’t Let the cold Slow You Down

Temperatures typically reach their peak around 3 p.m., so that may be the best time to get outside. older adults tend to produce less body heat than younger ones, so try to wear three thinner layers of loose clothing vs. one heavy layer. And don’t forget hats, gloves and scarves to keep the exposed parts of your body covered in the cold.

Drink plenty of water. Winter air is drier, and you do sweat even though you may not realize it.

foods such as spinach, broccoli and yams will keep your energy levels up and keep you warm. Don’t use winter as an excuse to overindulge on the unhealthy foods and desserts.

Beat the winter blues. Lack of sunlight can darken your mood, so open the blinds and let in the natural light during the daytime. You can also try changing the light bulbs in your house to full-spectrum bulbs, which mimic natural light. Light therapy boxes may also help.

Get healthy amounts of sleep. Winter is the perfect time to go to bed earlier and rise after the sun comes up. Try to get eight hours each night.

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Tasty (and healthy) holiday Treat:Mini Raspberry Tarts

PreparationPreheat oven to 350°. coat a mini-muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Divide sugar cookie dough into 32 pieces. coat hands in flour, and roll pieces into balls. Press each ball into tin, forming dough up and around into the shape of a tart. Bake for 11–12 minutes or until golden. Let cool 10 minutes in pan. remove tarts, and cool completely on a wire rack. using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla. Spoon cream cheese mixture into each tart. Top each with fresh raspberries. chill until ready to serve.

Ingredients• 1 (16.5-ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough• 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less fat block-style cream cheese• 1/4 cup sugar• Zest of 1 orange• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract• Fresh raspberries