May 2016

Trinity Oaks A Senior

Living Community Salisbury, North Carolina

The Oak Leaf

704-603-9202

Give Back. Stay Active.

Glory, Glory, Volunteering!

P eople active in their home

town communities con-

tinue to be active when

they move to Trinity Oaks.

And for that we are thankful.

National Volunteer Week gave

Trinity Oaks an opportunity to

thank the 50+ volunteers who

work at the Shop on the Corner,

teach classes, provide programs for other residents,

tend to the gardens, serve on committees and con-

tribute to dozens of extra efforts that are essential to

life at Trinity Oaks and Salisbury.

At the annual Volunteer Tea on April 14, the Life

Enrichment team presented every volunteer with a

certificate of appreciation and a volunteer pin. Tea

was served in a variety of fancy cups. As usual,

Trinity Oaks Dining Services served over the top lemon

curd scones, mini muffins and delicious sandwiches.

Judging from resident reaction, the

highlight of the afternoon was the

singing of what might be the new

National Anthem of Volunteering: a

rendition of Glory, Glory, Volunteering by

four staff members.

“This occasion was a vivid reminder

that we continue to stay active and give

back in retirement,” said Director of

Marketing and Sales Ann Pressly. “And Trinity Oaks

provides plenty of opportunities to do just that.”

Thanks, Volunteers!

Volunteer Tea, April 14

O ver the past half century, social scientists have found physical and mental

health benefits traced directly to volunteering. For starters, volunteers live

longer than non-volunteers. Those long-lived volunteers also had fewer difficulties

with eating, bathing, dressing and using the restroom. They were even better with

activities that required a combination of mental and physical abilities such as grocery

shopping, preparing meals and managing money.

Those benefits are over and above the feeling of accomplishment that comes from

helping others. At Trinity Oaks, volunteering is part of our lifestyle. It helps us meet

people and make new friends. It gives us ways to spend our precious time wisely.

Ann Pressly , Director of Marketing and Sales

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Trinity Oaks Staff

Linda Agner Move-in Coordinator

Patricia Andrews Director of Catering

Maggi Blizzard Director of Resident Services

Deana Burris Director of Life Enrichment

The Rev. Brenda Bynum Campus Chaplain

Gerti Davis Business Office Manager

Bill Johnson Trinity Oaks Campus Executive Director

Michael Kalins Campus Director of Dining Services

JoAnn Martin Director of Community Relations

Ann Pressly Director of Marketing and Sales

Deborah (Debbie) Snyder Life Enrichment

Diane Torrence Director of Environmental Services

Mike Walsh Executive Director, Retirement Services

Bob Yost Director of Maintenance & Security

Who’s New in the Apartments?

Thought for the Day Alice B. Bennett August 22, 1916—March 29, 2016

Richard “Dick” Smith June 1, 1934—April 9, 2016

Joyce Howitt July 8, 1929—April 15, 2016

Robert Horace Rhyne June 9, 1920—April 21, 2016

Linda Thurston is a retired hospice nurse from Salisbury who enjoys reading,

swimming and gardening. Linda has been a member of First Presbyterian Church,

Salisbury, for over 35 years. Her daughters are Disa Herring, Vilas, N.C. and

Carrie Taylor, of Cary, N.C.

Ann Eagle comes to Trinity Oaks from Mount Pleasant, N.C. where she was a

bookkeeper. Ann is a reader, bridge player and line dancer. She has been a member

of Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity for 77 years. Her son Chris lives in

Mocksville, N.C. and her daughter Jill Greer lives in Hudson, N.C.

We welcome Howard Grabow, a retired corporate manager from Fort Myers,

Florida. Howard values church activities and enjoys public speaking, reading and

writing. His church home in Fort Myers was New Hope Presbyterian. His daugh-

ter Karen Newman lives in Naples, Florida; his son Kevin lives in Matthews, N.C.

The Trinity Oaks Singers and Ringers may have a new member in Patricia

Harris, a retired registered nurse from Salisbury, who loves music and singing.

She has been a member at St. John’s Lutheran Church for over 50 years. Patricia’s

children are Brent Safrit of Siler City, N.C. and Ashley Keppel of Highlands

Ranch, Colorado.

Jim and Glener Gilland have moved to Trinity Oaks from Lake Junaluska,

North Carolina. Jim is a retired United Methodist minister who enjoys reading,

music and theological studies. Glener is a retired educator who is into reading,

scrapbooking and genealogy. Their children are Gina Campbell of Chevy Chase,

Maryland, and Joel Gilland of Charlotte, N.C. They were members at Waynesville

United Methodist Church.

Bruce and Susie Springfield from Woodbridge, Virginia, have three

children. Rob resides in Champaign, Illinois, Brian in Dumfries, Virginia and Kris-

tin lives in Danville, Virginia. Bruce retired from the Army Corp of Engineers and

Susie is a mother and housewife. Bruce is a woodworker who makes furniture.

Susie enjoys quilting, knitting and reading.

Who’s New in the Cottages?

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May 1: Russian Vocal Ensemble, Lyra, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury

May 5: Rowan Chamber of Commerce Trade Show and Cinco De Mayo

Celebration at the West End Plaza

May 6: We take a trip to one of North Carolina’s pottery centers, the little town

of Seagrove. Some of the state’s most famous art pottery came from here.

May 12: Piedmont Players production of A Time to Kill

May 14: Help Stamp Out Hunger by donating canned goods to the United

States Postal Service. Bring your items to the mail room on the first floor.

May 15: St. John’s Lutheran Church Men’s Chorus spring concert entitled

Praise!

May 19: This is a real treat! We travel to Lake Norman for lunch at the famous

North Harbor Club in Davidson. Make your reservations early for this

popular venue.

May 21: We join with Salisbury history buffs for a reenactment of George

Washington’s visit to Salisbury in 1791. We’ll spend the day downtown

for all the events of this 225th anniversary special.

May 26: Lee Street Theatre’s production of The Ship Wreck. Also today,

the North East Medical Center is bringing their mobile

mammogram unit to Trinity Oaks.

May 30: Memorial Day observance: A visit to the Price of Freedom

Museum with lunch at Gary’s Barbecue. Plus that evening at

Trinity Oaks, a special performance for veterans by our own

Singers and Ringers.

What’s Happening in May?

I n May, the Trinity Oaks fans of the Kannapolis Intimidators, our own single A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox will have plenty of opportunity to root for the home team. The boys

play four home games on Tuesdays in May and we are going to all four. Mark your calendars for May 3, 10, 17 and 31.

You want baseball? We’ve got it!

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A senior living community.

Plan for your living arrangements to be a choice instead of a requirement!

Of Trinity Oaks

On the last Thursday of each

month in 2016

Stay after lunch for a discussion of

hearing and vision at 1 p.m.

You are invited to A Taste of Trinity Oaks

May 26

Lunch 11:45 a.m. in the Magnolia Room

This is an opportunity to experience our fine dining and ask questions about life at

Trinity Oaks in a group setting.

Reservations and choice of entrée

(chicken or fish) are required:

Call Linda at 704-603-9204

For the Birds, Part II

T rinity Oaks has extended the red carpet to all

scout birds from purple martin colonies near

and far. Come on down to Salisbury! We have

homes for you. One is directly outside the main building

and the other is between B and C wings. And mosquitos

beware! These birds would like to have you for dinner.

Congratulations! C ongratulations to the Trinity Oaks Scrabble Team for their unprecedented fifth straight win at the Scrabble Scramble. The team earned a grand total of 8,851 points—a record!

The three-game tournament is a fundraiser for the Rowan County Literacy Council. The winning team was composed of Dave Foreman (Captain), Maggi Blizzard, Connie Hurlocker, Mary Lou Lentz, Gary Molnar, Char Molrine, Fran Schumacher, Debbie Snyder and Barry Whenal. Way to go TO!

Trinity Oaks: Scrabble Scramble Champs

Photo from The Salisbury Post