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Very fittingly in this time of need, Bishop

Gadsden has chosen Crisis Ministries as the recipient

of its Casino Night fundraising. Crisis Ministries is

the largest provider of shelter and supportive ser-

vices to homeless men, women and children in SC.

Founded in 1984, Crisis Ministries gives much more

than food and beds to those who need them. It also

offers services to heal individuals,

families and veterans by equip-

ping them with life skills, educa-

tional opportunities, counseling,

employment-related skills and

health care. In short, it prepares its

guests for a productive and re-

warding life

o f s e l f -

su f f i c i en cy.

Though most guests in

Crisis Ministries‟ Family Center

are women and children, the

shelter is the only one in SC

that permits married parents to

stay with their children. Fami-

lies move from a Family Center

to a Transitional Living Center,

a more home-like setting that

accommodates four families.

Each family is given a private

bedroom and shared bath fa-

September 2009

Volume 236

cilities and kitchen where they can have meals

together. Counselors engage with family

members and work with them on home man-

agement, life management and parenting

skills. Dubbed the TLC, The Transitional Living

Center offers families the opportunity to heal,

grow and stabilize as they prepare to return

to their own home.

Crisis Ministries of-

fers breakfast and dinner

for up to 80 guests stay-

ing in its Men‟s Shelter

plus guests in its Family

Center and TLC. The or-

ganization‟s Soup Kitchen

is open 365 days a year—

from 11:30 am to 12:30

pm—to anyone in the

community who needs a hot, nutritious meal.

Generous volunteers prepare and serve this

lunch with food from Crisis Ministries‟ Food

Rescue Program which collects donations

from area grocery stores, restaurants and busi-

nesses. This program saves Crisis Ministries

$500,000 a year and enables volunteers to

serve over 190,000 meals a year.

Since 2004, amid growing signs that

Afghanistan and Iraq veterans are facing prob-

lems readjusting to life at home, Crisis Minis-

tries has operated a

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Forget

Casino Night Profits to go to Crisis Ministries Barbara Tuck

Continued on Pg. 2

President’s Message 2

Birthdays/Community News 4

Activities & Festivities 6-7

The Chaplain’s Corner 11

Labor Day

September 7th

Grandparents Day

September 13th

Love

Note Day

September 25th

13

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I would like to clarify two

related, but often misunder-

stood, points of our contrac-

tual relationship here at

Bishop Gadsden. First is the

“Life Care Benefit” which is a

defining difference between

Bishop Gadsden and other

retirement communities in our market area. The

second concerns the “giving away” of assets by

residents.

“Life care” is often misinterpreted as meaning

that Bishop Gadsden will “care” for a resident for

life, regardless of circumstances. Ninety-nine

times out of a hundred this is, in fact, true; how-

ever, with regards to our contractual relationship,

this is not what “life care” means. “Life care” is,

for all intents and purposes, an insurance benefit

that provides those, whose health enables them

to qualify, with a substantially reduced cost

should they require long-term health care in the

future. It generally reduces the cost of that care

by one-half. This very important benefit offered

by Bishop Gadsden, and not found in any other

retirement community in our area, enables our

residents to more adequately plan for their fu-

ture.

The second point relates to the rare situation

when a resident divests him or herself of assets

which were used to qualify for residency at

President’s Message Bill Trawick

Cover story continued from Page 1

Per Diem program for homeless male vets in partnership with Ralph H. Johnson VAMC. A Transitional

Dormitory houses up to 14 vets who have the opportunity to work with the Director of Veterans Ser-

vices. The success of this program has led Crisis Ministries to receive Per Diem funding to house home-

less female vets, too. Indeed, Crisis Ministries has also received the Department of Labor‟s Homeless

Veterans Reintegration Program grant which has provided services that have successfully prepared

homeless vets for employment.

Crisis Ministries‟ Homeless Health Care Clinic provides for the medical needs of homeless men,

women and children with the help of medical volunteers and partnerships with Roper St. Francis

Health Care, MUSC and other health-care providers. A Homeless Legal Clinic matches practicing attor-

neys with law students to assist homeless clients in resolving civil legal matters, and a full-time attor-

ney on staff provides free civil legal services and representation as well.

We obviously made a good choice of our Outreach recipient this year so be sure to support

Casino Night!

Bishop Gadsden and were assumed to be there

should they be needed. In difficult economic

times such as we are experiencing, residents often

want to financially assist their children and grand-

children. This is perfectly fine and understandable

--as long as the resident can afford it, and it does

not render him/her unable to meet him/her own

expenses. Bishop Gadsden‟s responsibility to

“care” for a resident for life is reserved for those

few who, although they have been prudent in the

use of their income and assets, find that, through

no fault of their own, they can no longer pay the

full cost of their services and/or care. Usually

these situations occur when a resident‟s care ex-

tends much longer than expected. This is why our

Resident Assistance Fund is so important.

Our relationship here is very unique—both

“familial” and business—and just as in families

and business, in order for either to be successful,

all parties must honor their commitments to one

another.

By the time I write to you in the next Gab we

will be enjoying our new Winningham Court din-

ing room, Polly‟s Pub, Middleton Room for pri-

vate dining and (Your name here for a donation!)

card room and sun room. You have been so pa-

tient and understanding and I hope the result will

bring each of you a great deal of added enjoy-

ment. Many thanks!

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Generous Spirit Program

September 2009 Project –

Trident United Way’s Day of Caring Bishop Gadsden is pleased to announce that our September 2009 Generous Spirit Activity will be volunteering during Trident United Way’s Day of Caring. Our specific

project will be with Murray-LaSaine Elementary School, just around the corner from us.

Throughout the day, staff and residents will be volunteering as readers to the students. We have divided the day (8am – 2pm) into one-hour time slots for volunteering. However,

you are welcome to sign-up for as many time slots as you would like.

Sign-Up sheets are available at the Happenings at BG table. On the sign-up sheet, please

note your reading preference with the children. Would you like to:

~ read one on one

~ read to a small group of children

~ read to a whole class

~bring a project/activity to do with a class from a specific grade (examples – interactive storytelling, an interesting life

story, hands-on activity, etc.)

School Supply Donations: In addition to our volunteering, due to our area’s current economic state, Murray-LaSaine is in need of some very basic school supplies. If you are able to donate items from the following list, please do so and drop off the supplies by September 10th. A Drop-Off box is located behind the conci-erge’s desk in the Commons. Supplies Requested:

Crayons, Markers, Pencils, Nursing Stuff (wipes, socks, undergarments), Construction Paper, Wide Ruled Paper, Glue Sticks, Children’s Scissors, Masking Tape, Scotch Tape

Please Note: The request for school supplies is completely optional and not required to par-ticipate in the volunteer project.

If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Farfone, Director of Development & Public Relations at 843.406.6334.


Apts/Cottages

Barbara & Julian Keil 138 795-8188

Read Cloister

Henry Townsend 118 406-2346

Elizabeth Young 301 795-3699

Update Meetings

September Birthdays!

elcome

New Residents

Apts/Cot: September 16th at 10:00 AM

Myers Hall: September 10th at 11:00 AM

Helen Doran 1

Dot Slaughter 1

Dorothy Cook 3

Eudora Fowler 3

Olive Smith 5

Louise Thorne 6

Bill Whitner 8

Grey Geissler 10

Mason Alexander 11

Joe DiRaddo 11

Howard Randall 11

Jane Stoney 11

Victor Burrell 12

Elsie Meyer 12

Carrie Stegall 12

Gerri Gillespie 13

Wallace Magathan 13

Fred Smith 16

George Thorne 16

Joan Hazzard 16

Chilton Johnson 18

Bette Fogel 19

Ruth Smith 20

Joan Wassen 20

Elizabeth R Williams 20

Charlotte Sottile 20

Elizabeth Ferguson 22

Ann Connellee 22

Daniel Huger 23

Dan Mengedoht 25

Barbara Tuck 25

Charlie Drayton 26

Madge Russell 26

Bud Reynolds 27

Alonzo Burris 28

Ginny Hiestand 28

Eddie Lockwood 29

Jeanne Myers 29


Nov 13th

Casino Night ~ Silent Auction Roaring 20s costumes $50 per person - details to follow

Outreach Committee Fundraiser, 6-9 PM

Help us support Crisis Ministries

Upcoming Educational Opportunities from the Chaplain’s Office

Lectionary/Bible Study with Chaplain to Resume…

…on Wednesday, September 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the Boardroom. The weekly fall session of classes will continue until November 11.

Spiritual Types Program is coming to Bishop Gadsden in October…

Have you ever wondered why a certain aspect of church life appeals to you? Is there a par-ticular part of Sunday worship you find the most fulfilling? Do you feel you are shy or outgoing? Would you like to learn more about your own spirituality?

Spiritual Types is based on C. G. Jung’s theory of personality type. The program provides a description of your own spiritual type developed from a brief questionnaire. Using these results, you can develop an approach to spiritual growth that can prove to be satisfying and challenging. We’ll learn about the four spiritual personalities and how they function. We’ll learn how to cope with the differences between them. It’s going to be fun, informative, exciting and most importantly, non-threatening. Please join us.

More information about this two-session series led by Father Paul Gilbert will be in the Octo-ber GAB.


Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins

BEHIND THE SCENE

TOUR OF

CHARLESTON

AIR FORCE BASE

Apartment and Cottage Residents toured the Charleston Air Force Base to see what goes on behind the scene. The group above is standing in a C-17 Aircraft (it’s huge!). Harry Hamil-ton (right) in the cockpit of the C-17 recalls his flying career.

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Trying to get some relief from the final hot days of summer, the residents of Myers Hall and Cloister enjoyed pineapple mango punch, watermelon and boiled peanuts prepared by Dining Services. The decorations of puppy dogs and sunglasses made everyone smile.

Pictured are: 1) Nell Gunter & Linda; 2) Carol & Joan Hazzard; 3) Violet Dawson & furry friend; 4) Juanita, Lucia Heins & Nicole; 5) Peggy Marden & Carrie Hooffstetter

5

Dog

Days

Of

summer 4


Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins

TIPSY TEA PARTY

Ethel Davis (below right) treated the Cloister residents to her homemade Tipsy Pudding recently. She prepared it for the Grace Church Tea Room for years and it’s always a favorite! Marjorie Peale (below left) enjoys a cup of tea at Ethel’s party.

THE KINDNESS KLUB

Pictured below are residents and staff

of Myers Hall who packed goodie

bags for senior citizens in need. Each

month our group does a different

service project such as making cards

for hospitalized children or filling

shoeboxes with gifts to send to the

Operation Christmas Child effort.

Tuesday, Sept. 1 - 3:00 PM

Cards, Anyone? We’ll play of variety of games in Myers Activity Room

Thursday, Sept. 3 - 3:30 PM

Cloister & Arcadia Birthday Party with Guitar Music in Morse Activity Room

Friday, Sept. 4 - 10:00 AM

Great Decisions Discussion Group in Blackmer Hall

Thursday, Sept. 10 - 3:00 PM “Never Have I Ever” in Myers Activity Room

Monday, Sept. 14 - 4:00 PM

Resident Taki Andriadis presents “Mexican Culture” in Blackmer Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 16 - 3:30 PM

French Fry Frenzy in Morse Activity Room


Good Neighbor Tea in Morse Activity Room

Saturday, Sept. 26 - 6:00 PM

Outing to The Citadel vs. Presbyterian Football

Tuesday, Sept. 29 - 3:00 PM

Hello Autumn Social with Apples and Honey in the Myers Hall Activity Room


Michael Haga’s Art History Series resumes in Blackmer Hall


Meet your Neighbor: Dorothy Thornton Hattie Goodbody

It took a long and circuitous route for

Dorothy Thornton to find her way to Charles-

ton and Bishop Gadsden, but she is very happy

she did. Born in Chicago, she moved

to London at the age of five and saw

a real live princess. Then later to

Hamburg, Germany where she wor-

ried that Santa Claus couldn‟t find

her. After returning to the States,

Dorothy and her parents settled on

Long Island, NY. She attended Na-

tional Park College outside the Dis-

trict of Columbia, majoring in music.

Later, after working in NY, she decided to

move to SC and attended the University of

South Carolina. She then worked for radio sta-

tion WIS in Columbia. While there, Dorothy

met James Dickey Thornton who was in law

school. They married, and after a stint in the

Army during the Korean War, they settled in

Westerly , RI where Jim practiced law, and Doro-

thy did all the things young wives did in

those days—caring for their two chil-

dren, volunteering, teaching Sunday

School and making quilts for all her fam-

ily members.

After retirement, the couple

learned about Bishop Gadsden and

knew this was where they wanted to

live. Several of Jim‟s Citadel (‟42) class

were at BG, and he enjoyed his years

here. “We have a daughter in Charleston and a

son, also a Citadel graduate, who lives in Hart-

ford. Bishop Gadsden has been a blessing to all

the Thorntons, and it is a joy to be living in a

loving Christian community and being cared for

so graciously,” Dorothy says.

New Residents: Louise & Herb Stevens Marilou Watts

Over 53 years ago in the town of William-

son, VA, a friend of Herb Stevens told him he

would like to have him meet that beautiful red-

haired nurse over there. That was the beginning

of the happy marriage and long odyssey that

brought Louise and Herb Stevens to Bishop Gads-

den five months ago. Herb is happily ensconced

in Myers Hall while Louise is in an apartment in

the Commons building. They spend most of

every day together walking, driving around town

exploring and having lunch.

Herb, an Episcopal minister, was a Canon

of the Ordinary and Assistant to the Bishop in

Boston, MA, while Louise raised three great girls

in the suburbs. She also pursued a successful nurs-

ing career.

Louise has painted all her life and is enjoy-

ing Mindy‟s art lessons and working regularly in

the Village Shop. The best thing about BG, ac-

cording to Louise, is the peaceful and secure feel-

Village Shop Volunteers

We are looking for some more vol-unteers to work a shift in the

Village Shop. Whether you are new to BG, or want to try something new, give Kent Freeman a call at

762-9352.

ing she and Herb have here and the lack of

stress. The worst thing is that she is gaining

weight.

If you see a furry, friendly little dog who

answers to Molly, you can be sure that Louise

will be on the other end of the leash. Say

hello—you will be glad you did.


Violet is a resident of Myers Hall. Born in

Rocky Mount, NC, she has called Charleston

home since she was six years old. She attended

Bishop England High School. Her mother‟s name

was Leonora and her father, Leo Dawson, was a

plumber in Charleston.

Violet was employed by RC Motor Lines

as cashier in Charleston. Cooking is her hobby,

specializing in chicken and spaghetti. She enjoys

sewing and card games, including solitaire.

Violet‟s six siblings have been reduced to

one, a brother living in Clinton, SC. Violet cares

for her family and now is happy to have such an

extended family, her fellow residents at BG.

Meet the Staff: Ruth Orman Taki Andriadis

New Resident: Violet Dawson Dan McKnight

As Marketing Assistant,

Ruth Orman helps Laura Wil-

son carry out her duties as

Marketing Director of Bishop

Gadsden.

Ruth was born and

brought up in Boston, MA,

daughter of Cliff Orman, an

electrical engineer, and Evelyn Formicola, a

homemaker. Her father came from Canandaigua

in Upper NY state. Her mother is a native of

Queens, NYC. She has two sisters, Eva and

Patricia (Patty is the younger sister), and one

brother, Robert, who works at a computer com-

pany in Boston. Patricia and her husband, John

Loosigian, own a farm that they operate and

manage together. Eva is married to Allen Sousa,

and she works in fundraising on Cape Cod.

Ruth graduated from Winchester High

School and got a B.A. degree from Suffolk Uni-

versity in Boston. She was a restless youngster

with a variety of interests, one of which was jour-

nalism.

Ruth started her career working for a num-

ber of local newspapers in the Boston area. Even-

tually, she went to Athens, GA where she was the

Public Relations Coordinator for the University of

Georgia‟s Health Center. From Athens, Ruth came

to Charleston in 1997 and was the PR Coordina-

tor for the Accelerated Schools Project at the Col-

lege of Charleston, a grant-based project in the

college‟s School of Education. When the project

ended two and a half years ago, Ruth saw an ad

in the Post & Courier for a marketing assistant at

BG. She answered and was interviewed by Carole

Moore, Laura‟s predecessor, with an affirmative

outcome. Ruth has been a hard-working Market-

ing Assistant.

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, October 16, 2009, 5-8 PM

We requests the Pleasure of your Company

at a Celebration of Our Expansion & Beautiful New Interiors


IN LOVING MEMORY

Stopping Falls One Step at a Time Elizabeth Grimes & Wendy DeBona

Jane King

June 25, 1930 ~ August 19, 2009

Barbara Rumble

February 19, 1933 ~ August 23, 2009

Elinor Burgess

November 13, 1921 ~ August 5, 2009

David Pendery

August 12, 1925 ~ August 18, 2009

Have you had a fall? Do you know some-

one who has? We all remember the TV commer-

cial that said, “Help! I‟ve fallen and I can‟t get

up!” It became a common saying and the butt of

jokes. It is NO laughing matter! Each year, one-

third of the population age 65 and over experi-

ence falls. Moreover, half of the elderly people

who experience falls do so repeatedly. Falls are

the leading cause of injury in older adults. Statis-

tics show that more than 40% of people hospi-

talized from hip fractures do not return home

and are not capable of living independently

again. The good news is that falls CAN BE pre-

vented! There are several aspects of which one

needs to be aware.

First and foremost, a person needs to un-

derstand what may put them at risk for falls.

Medical providers can help to identify risks and

develop a plan. Specific physical activity can re-

duce fall risks by increasing balance and mobility

skills. Also, changes to the home and environ-

ment can reduce hazards and help support a per-

son in completing daily activities. Medical man-

agement is also a key aspect to preventing falls.

Some health factors that can contribute to

falls are osteoporosis, changes in balance and

gait, changes in vision and sensation and taking

multiple medications. Once you have an idea of

some of the risks and how you might be affected,

you may want to work with your doctor or

health professional to determine what factors

may be affecting you and what steps are

needed in order to help.

Right here in your own community, the

Wellness Center is offering several classes as well

as personal training to help get you on track.

These classes include Chair Aerobics, Tai Chi,

and Bone Building. Stop by the gym to pick up

a schedule. By joining just one of these classes,

you are taking the first step! In addition, we

will be celebrating Fall Prevention Awareness

Week this September 21-27, 2009. During this

week, the Wellness Center will be offering dem-

onstrations, home-safety checklists, and much

more to help raise awareness among older per-

sons about the seriousness of falls and ways to

reduce fall risk to stay active and independent.

Check your calendar for upcoming events!


design featured in the needlepoint kneeler is built

upon a Greek cross. Given as a memorial for

John D. & Rachel Brown, this kneeler was crafted

by Bev Edwards.

In the Eastern and Greek

Orthodox churches, the Con-

queror‟s Cross is called the "Holy

Seal." It consists of an equal

armed (Greek) cross and the ab-

breviation IC XC NIKA, which is Greek for "Jesus

(IC—the first two Greek characters in Jesus)

Christ (XP—the first two letters in Christ) is victo-

rious (NIKA—the Greek word „victorious‟)." The

seal is used to mark the Prosphora, the commun-

ion bread used in the Orthodox communion lit-

urgy. Eve Evans stitched this beautiful design in

honor of Major General James A. Grimsley.

Next month will feature the last installa-

tion in this series, with a look at the institutional

seals and symbols preserved in the chapel‟s nee-

dlepoint artwork.

In this issue we will

focus on the two remaining

cross designs in the needle-

point kneelers.

The Celtic Cross is one

of the most recognized and

popular crosses in the world

today. This symbol combines

a Latin cross with a ring sur-

rounding the intersection. A

standing Celtic cross, made of

stone and often richly orna-

mented, is also called a high cross

or Irish Cross. They originated in

the 7th century when they were first erected by

Irish monks. Though symbol is associated with

Celtic Christianity, the cross may have origins in

the early Coptic church, which probably adapted

the ankh from Ancient Egypt. The ankh was a

symbol of eternal life, a theme that is also ex-

pressed through the circle of the Celtic cross. The

Symbols of the Church: Needlepoint Art of the Chapel: Part VII Father Frank Russ

Since the late 1950s, training centers began to appear across the American landscape for the

training of pastors and chaplains in various clinical settings. The Clinical Pastoral Care (CPC) pro-

gram now is a part of well-rounded healthcare institution specialties that provide holistic care to the

total makeup of a person: body, soul, and spirit. The program is accredited by the Association of

Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) that certifies supervisors and training centers worldwide.

Seminaries of the Episcopal Church (among other denominational schools) require their stu-

dents to complete one basic unit of CPE during the summer between the first and second years of

theological training. In addition, “extended quarter” programs are available in some locations for

those ordained or contemplating ordination, as well as select laity who wish to receive pastoral train-

ing and experience.

Our chaplain, Fr. Frank Russ, is a product of the CPE program. He first trained as a basic

unit student in the summer between his second and final years in seminary at Wake Medical Center

in Raleigh, NC. He was then accepted into the full-time residency program and the University of Vir-

ginia, where he trained for two years (July 1982 through June 1984). His clinical training has been

supplemented by postgraduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at East Carolina University

in North Carolina.

With his awareness of the benefits of clinical training (with emphases in psychology, spiritual-

ity, and holism), he will be giving back to the program that helped to form him. Beginning in Septem-

ber, Bishop Gadsden will become a placement site for a CPE student, adding Continued on Pg. 12

Chaplain Intern to Broaden Ministry of the Chaplain’s Office


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The Gadsden Gab is a monthly publication written by and for the residents of Bishop Gadsden. Submissions are welcomed from all residents and are used on a space-available basis. Committee members are:

Barbara Tuck, Editor

Tommy Thorne Suzanne Mersereau

Hattie Goodbody Dan McKnight Marilou Watts

Kent Freeman Goodie DiRaddo,

Photographer Katie Jayne,

Managing Editor Taki Andriadis

Intern story continued from Page 11

to our ranks of interns from various academic disciplines. The student will be mentored by Fr. Russ

during the two-part days each week he or she will be on our campus. The remainder of those days

will be spent with CPE supervisor and director of pastoral care for Roper St. Francis, the Rev. Bob

Morris, along with a peer group of fellow students for didactic seminars, individual supervision and

training in the hospital setting. In addition, each student must fulfill on-call duty within the hospital on

nights and weekends. The student will then focus on at least one clinical or healthcare area here at

Bishop Gadsden during a four-month, part-time assignment. Hopefully, next summer an intern will

be assigned to Bishop Gadsden on most weekdays for a 13-week period, thereby providing a place-

ment site for chaplain interns throughout the year.

This is an exciting first step in a new venture with Roper St. Francis Healthcare. The pres-

ence of a CPE intern will also broaden the pastoral care that extends from our chaplain’s office to

the staff and residents of our community.

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