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Cypress Art Lessons Wednesdays in May 1:00 - 4:00 pm Art Room

The art classes meet Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm in the art room. No experience necessary, everyone is welcome. The Cypress Art class has made beautiful cards. The cards could be sold and the proceeds would go to Alzheimer's Walk Fund Raiser.

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Upcoming Events

Trio Birthday Lunch For those celebrating birthdays in

April, May & June

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 pm ~ Noon

Community Hall

Baseball Game

“Charlotte Knights” Friday, June 5, 2015 Depart at 6:00 pm Tickets: $16.00

for seats behind 1st base. Bring money for dinner or game snacks.

*Sign up in the front of the Activities Book.

CPCC Summer Theater

“Oliver” Sunday, June 7, 2015

Depart at 1:45 pm for Halton

Tickets: $19.00

“Anything Goes” Sunday, June 21, 2015

Depart at 1:45 pm for Halton Tickets: $19.00

*Sign up under Upcoming Events in the Act. Book.

Update on the Middle East with Dr Robert Cooley

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

7:30 pm Community Hall

*Sign up under Upcoming Events in the Act. Book.

Pianist, Ethan Uslan Wednesday, June 17, 2015

7:30 pm Community Hall

*Sign up under Upcoming Events in the Act. Book.

Broadway Lights

“Dirty Dancing” Sunday, June 21, 2015

Depart at 6:45 pm for Belk

Tickets: $68.00

The Cypress Yacht Club Sunday, May 10 & May 24, 2015

3:00 pm Cypress Lake

The Yacht Club will meet on Sunday, May 10th and 24th at the Cypress Lake. Come enjoy the entertainment or participate. We

always welcome new members. Call Al Ross at 704-556-2009 with any questions.

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Welcome New Cypress Members! April Move-ins ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Margaret and Dick Kelly

Fellowship Table on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10, 2015

Dining Room Members without family on Mother’s Day are invited to join others for fun and fellowship at the holiday brunch on Sunday, May 10th at 1:00 pm.

Please sign up at the concierge desk before May 9th.

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Dance Lessons by Nickolai Saturdays, May 16 & May 30

3:00 - 4:00 pm Community Hall

Dancing is an excellent form of exercise and a fun way to make new friends. You will increase your mobility, strength, improve

your balance and coordination and have a blast all at the same time. Dancing reduces stress and tension, gives you energy and keeps you looking young. *Sign up under #16 and #30.

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Reminder: Campus Speed Limit - 18

The Mint Museum Uptown

“Halston & Warhol: Silver and Suede” Lunch at “Halcyon Flavors From The Earth”

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Depart at 10:30 am

Tickets: $18.00 ~ Bring money for lunch.

In the worlds of fashion and art during the second half of the twentieth century, few figures are as iconic as Roy Halston Frowick and Andy Warhol. Halston and Warhol is a

captivating exhibition that, for the first time, unites the work of these two legendary men, offering a unique perspective on the intersections between their lives and creative practice. Organized by The Andy Warhol Museum in collaboration with Lesley Frowick (the niece of Halston), Halston and Warhol integrates approximately 40 of Halston’s creations, including the iconic pillbox hat designed for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and his signature Ultrasuede shirtdress, with a broad selection of paintings, photographs, and videos by Warhol. *Sign up under #27 in the Activities Book.

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Broadway Lights

“Pippin” Thursday, May 21, 2015

Depart at 6:45 pm for Belk Theater

Tickets: $88.00

Pippin is back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences

40 years ago… the show the New York Times declared “astonishing.” It won the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival! With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen

S c h w a r t z ( G o d s p e l l ,

Wicked), Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a d e a t h - d e f y i n g journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk

everything for a singular flash of glory. This captivating new production is directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwin's’ Porgy and Bess). It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts De La Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces. Join us for this magical, unforgettable show. *Sign up under #21 the in the

Activities Book.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents

“Always, Patsy Cline” Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Depart at 9:00 am for Hendersonville, NC

Tickets: $36.00 Bring money for lunch

A country music superstar. A housewife from Houston. An unlikely and unforgettable bond. With such hits as Crazy, Sweet Dreams and I Fall to Pieces, Patsy Cline was the first country music

singer to cross over to pop music… she is a legendary icon. But what you may not know is that she struck up a friendship with fan Louise Seger, with whom she corresponded until her untimely death in a plane crash at the age of 30. More than just a concert, Always…Patsy Cline is based on the true story of this relationship and features twenty-seven of her hits. *Sign up under #20 the in the Activities Book.

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Hats On For the Kentucky Derby! Saturday, May 2, 2015

Evening begins at 5:30 pm Race begins at 6:24 pm

Community Hall

Find your fanciest, funniest, silliest, most outlandish hat and help to celebrate Derby Day in style on Saturday, May 2nd and enjoy Mint Juleps. Bring $5.00 (Exact Change Please!) Race time is 6:24 pm.

So come cheer on your favorite horse! *Sign up under #2 the in the Activities Book.

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Member Roundtable Friday, May 15, 2015

10:00 am Community Hall

“THE GAtHERING” Weekly Ecumenical Worship & Fellowship

Every Tuesday

7:15 pm Community Hall

Everyone is welcome for fellowship.

Evening Social Bridge

Monday, May 18, 2015

7:30 pm Community Hall

It is important for you to sign up

for Evening Social Bridge.!!!

*Sign up under #18 in

Activities Book.

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Baseball Game

“Charlotte Knights” vs. “Louisville Bats”

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Depart at 11:00 am

Tickets: $16.00 Seats behind 1st base.

Bring money for lunch or game snacks

Join the Charlotte Knights at BB&T Stadium as they take on the Louisville Bats. Game starts at 12:05 pm. Tickets are located behind 1st base, in the shade. Grab a hot dog or some peanuts and

we’ll enjoy the game in beautiful uptown Charlotte.

*Sign up under #13 in the Activities Book.

The Church at The Cypress Sunday, May 3, 2015

2:00 pm

Community Hall

The Reverend Ron Nelson, Associate Pastor at Sharon Presbyterian Church,

will be the guest minister for the Church at the Cypress service at 2 pm on Sunday, May 3rd. Singing by George Duensing. All are welcome.

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“Girls’ Choir of Wilmington” Saturday, May 23, 2015

7:30 pm Community Hall

The Girls Choir of Wilmington, formed in 1997, is a community based choir representing a cross section of population of the Lower Cape Fear Area. Since its inception, the choir has maintained an

active profile in Wilmington, offering its own concerts, performing in area churches and synagogues, and collaborating with organizations like the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. It has toured in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Washington DC, including a prestigious performance at the National Cathedral. The choir rehearses and performs a variety of classical, folk, sacred, secular, and popular music, developing musicianship, self-discipline, teamwork, enthusiasm, and artistic sensitivity on the part of its members. They will also perform at Myers Park Presbyterian Sunday Morning.

*Sign up under #23 in the Activities Book.

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“Tricia Harbaugh”

Book Club Monday, May 18, 2015

2:00 pm

Club Room

Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

reviewed by Sheila Evans.

All members are encouraged to

come to Book Club.

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“Stampin’ It Up” Craft Class

Friday, May 15, 2015 2:00 pm Art Room

Class led by Helen Patterson

*Sign up under #15 in the Act. Book.

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Bible Study Mondays, May 4, 11, 18

3:15 pm Community Hall

Chip Furr leads a biblical discussion on Mondays in Community Hall. Everyone welcome.

Margaret Norwood

Piano Recital Sunday, May 24, 2015

3:00 pm Community Hall

You are invited to enjoy the very talented piano students of Margaret Norwood perform their

recital songs. Everyone is invited and refreshments will be served afterwards. No sign-up necessary.

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May Birthdays

Arnie Hein 2 Janet Yeckley 2 Neal Jones 3 Anne Sump 3 Steve McCurry 4 Kathryn Stapleton 4 Sally Gardner 5 Martha Best Lawson 5 Bill Seeberg 5 Skott Smith 5 Pat Christison 6 Joe Crosby 6 Richard Giblin 6 Sue McElwain 6 Frances Sanders 7 Kay Elder 8 Ruth Meighan 8 Shep Speight 8 Don Fisher 9 Danielle Wilda 9 Mary Williams 9 Jill Haas 11 Sophie Wachter 11 Henrietta Peery 12 Margaret Kelly 13 Joan Moore 13 Thomas Turner 13 Nancy Arnall 15 Rebecca Jones 15 Frances Plummer 15 Sue Davis 16 Dick Kelly 17 Mary D. Armistead 19 Shirley Ivey 19 Marceil Spraker 19 Jack Zeigler 19 Suzanne Botts 20 Peggy Shuford 20 Dot Crosby 21 Jean Flynn 23 Lee Riley 23 Dorothy Schroeder 23 Dede Thompson 23 Helmut Deussen 24 Samuel Millette 26 Deanie Tiddy 26 Bill Williams 26 Robert Bryan 27 Nancy Smith 27 Lisa Tappy 27 Jack Crymes 29 Buddy Ives 30 Madeline Lerme 30 Richard Smith 30

“Modern European History” with Cypress Member and Teacher Eddie Kelly

Friday, May 1 & May 8, 2015 11:00 am Art Room

Eddie Kelly will finish his six week class on Modern European History. This segment of European History is on Renaissance and Reformation including the “wars of religion.”

Beginning Friday, June 12th Eddie Kelly will start a new class on 17th Century England. Covering topics such as the study of The Stuarts, The English Civil War and The Glorious Revolution.

Symphony Open Rehearsal

Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Friday, May 8, 2015 Depart at 9:15 am Belk Theater

Tickets: $16.00

Christopher Warren-Green, conducting Natasha Paremski, piano

*Sign up under #8 in the Activities Book.

Symphony Classics Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9, 2015

Depart at 7:15 pm Belk Theater

*Sign up under “Classics” in the Symphony Book.

Video Lecture Series

“Container Gardening” Friday, May 22, 29 & June 5

3-week Series 11:00 am

Art Room

Learn the essential rules of gardening in small spaces with this concise and

helpful guide to the art of container gardening.

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“OnSite Dermatology” Wednesday, May 6, 2015

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

College Room

Appointments: 1-877-345-5300

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Friday, May 15

5:00 pm

Community Hall

*Sign up under #15.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015 7:30 pm

Community Hall

Suggestion Boxes

There are new boxes in each lobby with suggestion forms for members to use to make committee suggestions and comments. Committee reps will check the boxes and address each of them at their monthly meetings.

Women’s Breakfast Monday, May 11

Depart at 8:45 am

Park Place Restaurant

*Sign up

under #11.

St. Vincent’s Catholic Mass 1st Friday, May 1, 2015

11:15 am

Stewart Health Center Everyone is invited.

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Men’s

Breakfast

Monday, May 18

Depart at 8:30 am Charlotte Café

*Sign up under #18.

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Lunch Bunch visits

“The Greek Isles” Thursday, May 21, 2015 Depart at 11:15 am

Bring money for lunch.

It had been a dream of Panos and Toula Photopoulos’ to open an authentic Greek restaurant in the Charlotte district, and so the

Greek Isles Restaurant evolved. The menu consists of traditional Greek recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Virtually everything on the menu is prepared in-house; from the bread to the mouthwatering desserts. The fresh herbs grown in the front patio, including oregano, basil, rosemary and mint, provide the distinctive scent of the Greek mountains and the delectable tastes and presentation of the dishes. The variety of dishes is guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s appetite, and the inviting Greek hospitality is certain to make you feel at home. *Sign up under #21 in the Activities Book.

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Let’s Play Dominoes

Thursday, May 28, 2015 7:30 pm

Community Hall

Come join your friends and neighbors for a

night of fun playing Mexican Train and other Dominoes games. Sign up under #28.

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Afternoon Movie Outing

“Age of Adaline” Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Depart at 12:45 pm Admission: $7.75

(Rated PG-13)

Adaline (Blake Lively) has kept to herself for decades in order to keep secret the fact that she has remained 29-years-old for nearly a

century. However, when she meets a handsome philanthropist named Ellis (Michiel Huisman), she strains against the self-imposed exile she's lived in. When her secret may become public, she is forced to take greater control over her life. Harrison Ford and Kathy Baker co-star. A Drama, Romance, rated PG-13. *Sign up under #6 in the Activities Book.

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“A Taste of CPCC Summer Theatre”

Friday, May 29, 2015 4:00 pm

Community Hall

Join CPCC Drama Department Chair, Tom Hollis, and some very special guests for a sneak peak of 2015 Summer Theatre. Corinne

Littlefield, who will play Nancy in the production of Oliver!, and elementary school student, Bennett Harris, who plays Oliver, will perform several songs from the hit Broadway musical - the first production in CPCC's 2015 Summer Theatre line up. Brenda Lea and Vanessa Shelton Stolen from the CPCC Foundation will be on hand as well to thank you for your continued support of CPCC Performing Arts. *Sign up under #29 in the Activities Book.

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Afternoon Movie

“The Majestic” Sunday, May 31, 2015

2:30 pm Community Hall

Rated PG

Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is

mistaken for a long-lost son. Stars: Jim Carrey, Martin Landau *Sign up under #31 in the Activities Book.

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Activities Sissy Milford A

*Mary Ann Grossmann B Irene Imbrogno C Jane Van Alstyne D Dallas Allison D Lottie Goldman E Sue McElwain E

Nancy Marple, Cottages Mary Frances Baker, Board Liaison

Building & Grounds Tom Toth A

*Sophie Wachter B Charles Spraker C Sarah Gentry D Bill McElwain E

Bill Gardner, Cottages Charles Carmichael, Board Liaison

Finance Marjorie James A Richard Conder B *George Duensing C Stowe Wyant D Joe Lerme E

Augus Lander, Cottages Gayle Wylie, Board Liaison

Food & Beverage Anne Tuttle A Midgie Speight B Cathy Duensing C Shirley Ivey D

*Mary Lou McCurry E Judy Williams E

Kathy Thomas, Cottages Joan Chesnut, Board Liaison

Health & Safety Tat Kleckley A Jerry Leve B Eddie Kelly C Bill Kouri D

Connie Stuppnig E *Gordon Reische, Cottages Blair Bryan, Board Liaison

Owner’s Assoc. Board of Directors Al Ross, President

Joan Hornaday, Vice-President Mary Frances Baker

Blair Bryan Charles Carmichael Joan Chesnut Gayle Wylie

*Denotes Chairperson

“Lunch & Learn” with Kathy Weidner

Cypress Registered Dietitian Monday, May 18, 2015

11:45 am - 1:00 pm in the Garden Room

Topic: Local, Sustainable, Seasonal and Organic Foods -

Are they really better for you?

Is local, sustainable, organic, free-range, cage-free, and seasonal foods really better for you, more nutritious, and does the extra cost make sense for everyone to jump on the Farmer’s Market wagon?

In 1987, the United Nation defined sustainable (food) development as “development which meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The trend towards local, sustainable and seasonal foods on menus in restaurants, hospitals, and hotels has been growing over the last decade. Food isn’t just tasty anymore, it also needs to be environmentally responsible along with more healthful. But is it really better for you? Please call, Kathy Weidner, Dietitian at 704-714-5551 to reserve your place!

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The Cypress Singers

“Broadway and More” Thursday, May 14, 2015

7:30 pm Community Hall

The Cypress Singers, under the direction of Marilynn Bellmann will present a Spring Concert, Thursday, May 14th at 7:30 pm in Community Hall. The program will consist of Selections from

Broadway Musicals, as well as a Choral Portrait of Hoagy Carmichael songs. In case you don't know, Hoagy Carmichael's nephew, Charles Carmichael, resides here at the Cypress. The Cypress Singers have been working hard preparing for this special event. Mark your calendars and come enjoy a relaxing, musical evening. *Sign up under #14 the in the Act. Book.

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Rescheduled Guided Tour of

“Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary” Picnic Lunch Provided

Thursday, May 7, 2015 Depart 11:45 am Cost: $12.00

Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary has been a special part of Charlotte since its creation in 1927. A generation ago two extraordinary women named Elizabeth lived and gardened just down

the street from one another on Ridgewood Avenue…Elizabeth Clarkson developed her formal garden as a habitat for songbirds - Elizabeth Lawrence, author of A Southern Garden, designed her garden as a plant laboratory. Chef Brady and Michelle will provide a delicious boxed lunch for us to enjoy picnic style in the Wing Haven Garden. *Sign up under #7 in the Activities Book.

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