FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

THE ANTIQUES SHOW AT FEARRINGTON

On January 10 - 11 the Fearrington Barn will be overflowing with an outstanding selection of 18th-20th century American and Continental furniture and accessories at our second Antiques Show! Discover southern furniture, folk art, black forest carvings, silver, jewelry, fine carpets, prints, paintings, early tools, porcelains, architectural pieces and much more offered by 26 exceptional dealers, all of whom guarantee the authenticity of their items. The show will be presented by nationally-recognized antiques show manager Dordy Fontinel. Admission is $10 per person. Show hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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FUNDRAISER SUCCESSFUL

Thanks and gratitude to the generous donations at the Wise Cracks show on Sunday, November 16. We raised $650 for Amnesty International. It was a wonderful afternoon with beautiful weather and a good turnout. Thanks, too, to the Fearrington Homeowners' Association and Gilda McDaniel for making the space accessible for our show and reception before their meeting.
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NEWS FROM THE FENCE LINE

The judge at the NC State Fair paid Fearrington a fine compliment by announcing that the Fearrington Belted Galloways were top of the line and showed an excellence of breeding. The judges at the 2008 North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville concurred; awarding our Cow/Calf Pair of Jamie and her dun calf National Grand Champions.  You can see all the awards won this year at the Granary.  A point of interest; one Grand Champion in Louisville had a black birthmark in its white belt proving that great physique won.

What do they eat?  They thrive on grass and bales of hay that are harvested twice a year off of our pastureland.  They also receive supplemental feed grain with vitamins and minerals added.

How much do they weigh?

At birth usually between 60 & 70 lbs
A mature bull weighs 1600-2000 lbs
A mature cow 950-1400 lbs

How much do they eat/day?

Bulls 3-3.5% of body Weight (up to 70 lbs)
Cows 2-2.5% of body Weight (up to 49 lbs)

How do the newborn calves survive in the cold? The Mother licks her calf down very well to dry it off right after it is born. Its fur coat protects it and the act of nursing gives the calf lots of calories to keep it warm, even on the coldest of nights.

Do they ever have twins? Yes, but it is very rare; only one set has been born here, several years ago. Email susuncATnc.rr.com with your questions.
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WHAT’S GOING ON INSIDE FEARRINGTON

STITCHERY

If you're sick to death of football, come join us for Stitchery on Thursday, January 1. We're meeting at Pat Slamin's house (372 Linden Close-- 542-2903) at 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Bring a project (knitting, needlepoint, sewing or mending), or nothing at all. Come to chat and laugh...and perhaps stitch a little.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS ETC.

Are you a chocoholic?  Come and enjoy Jill Leckey’s tasty talk on chocolates on Monday, January 5 at 1:30 p.m.  at the Gathering Place.  She will share her delicious knowledge about chocolate making.  Jill Leckey is the Fearrington House Chocolatier and her chocolates can be bought at the Belted Goat.  She attended the French Culinary Institute in New York where she earned a Grand Diploma in Pastry Arts.   She and her sister own the Two Cupcakes Bakery in Durham.   She will also have chocolates for us to sample.  Call Nancy Baker at 545-9884 with any questions.
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FEARRINGTON FILM CLUB PRESENTS YOUNG AT HEART

The Fearrington Film Club presents Young At Heart (2007, 108 min., documentary/music) on Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. (Please note change of date).

The Young At Heart Chorus consists of 24 Northampton, MA seniors with an average age of 81.  Their repertoire is unusual with songs from Coldplay, Jimi Hendrix and James Brown, not what is expected from the stereotype of their age group.  They have performed in Europe and sung for royalty.  And when they sing it is heart-warming and sometimes heart breaking with their unique sound, soul and presentation.  As Claudia Puig of USA Today stated, “Not only is it enjoyable, Young At Heart is a heartening and poignant affirmation of the transformative power of music.”

We will be honored to have Matt Fry, director of the Village Voices and The Harmony Grits with us to provide insights into choruses and training senior voices to sing old favorites and new songs.

Annual membership in the Fearrington Film Club is $10 for 10 films with popcorn and soda provided.  Speakers accompany each film. Checks can be made out to Fearrington Film Club and deposited in FFC mailbox at the Swim & Croquet kiosk.  Please include the name of the member(s) with the check.

Note: Tootsie, previously announced for the January film, will be presented later in the year. Contacts:  Carol Kurtz (542-3582) or Artie Lituchy (533-3260)
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GREAT DECISIONS

The Iran hostage crisis began when a group of Islamist students took over the American embassy in support of the Iranian revolution on November 4, 1979.  Fifty-two U.S. diplomats were held hostage for 444 days until their release on January 20, 1981.  The ordeal reached a climax when after failed attempts to negotiate a release; the US military tried a rescue mission on April 24, 1980.  Two aircraft crashed and eight military men died in the failed operation.  The hostages were formally released on January 20, 1981, just minutes after President Reagan was sworn in.

Great Decisions welcomes Mr. Cortlandt Barnes, who was a communications specialist at the embassy.  In his talk, “Hostage – A Personal Perspective”, he will describe his ordeal and correct a lot of misinformation regarding hostage treatment, living conditions and the “students” who guarded them.  The hostages were kept separate from one another, not allowed to speak to anyone except the guards, and received no news from the outside world until September of 1980.  Please join us at The Gathering Place on January 8 at 1:30 p.m. for this unique opportunity to learn what happened.  Mr. Barnes has an extensive background in special communications applications and techniques for the Intelligence Community.  After 25 years in the CIA, he has worked for Lockheed Martin Corporation and as a self-employed Technical Consultant.
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HAVURAH

On Tuesday, January 13, Malachi Hacohen, Associate Professor of History and Political Science at Duke University, will address the Fearrington Havurah.  Professor Hacohen's talk is entitled Anti-Semitism: Will It Ever Go Away?

Anti-semitism is a modern term, but anti-Jewish ideas and movements are as old as the Jewish people.  Surveying the varieties of anti-semitism from the ancient world to the present, Professor Hacohen will explore the riddle of its historic constancy.

This event will commence with refreshments at 7:15 p.m. and Professor Hacohen's talk will be at 8:00 p.m. For questions please contact Bob Glass at bobglass8ATgmail.com or 542-1426.
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VEGETARIAN   CLUB

The Vegetarian Club will meet on Wednesday, January 14, at 6:30 at the Gathering Place. Our program will be "Nutrient Adequacy of Vegetarian Diets and Their Protection Against Chronic Disease". Our speaker will be Brie Turner-Mcgrievy, MS, RD, a registered dietician and doctoral candidate in nutrition at UNC-Chapel Hill in the School of Public Health.

She has been involved in numerous studies examining the use of a vegetarian diet in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes as well as the nutritional adequacy of a vegetarian diet. She is an adjunct faculty member of the Human Nutrition Department at the University of Alabama. Brie has appeared on numerous television programs including CNN Headline News and the Early Show as well as The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, The Washington Post, and Health Magazine. Brie lives in Fearrington.

The Vegetarian Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Gathering Place with appetizers, wine and/or punch, followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner and a short program. You do not have to be a strict vegetarian to attend but dishes for the potluck dinner should contain no meat, fowl, seafood or gelatin. Eggs and dairy products are acceptable. Please remember to bring your own place settings and any additional wine or drinks to go with the meal.

Guests are always welcome but should contact Sandy Gapin at 542-3076 prior to attending.
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INSIGHTS PRESENTS MAJOR MODERN DRAMATISTS

The six discussions will be at the Gathering Place at 10:15 to 11: 15 a.m. on Thursday, January 15,22,29 and February 5,12,19. Dr Kimball King, a professor Emeritus of the English Department of UNC-Chapel Hill and current visiting professor in UNC's dramatic Arts Department will offer a program on Major Modern Dramatists. He is the author of 14 books and editor of 40 books about contemporary playwrights.

Dr King will discuss the works of Sam Shepard, Harold Pinter, Edward Albee, John Osborne, Caryl Churchill, Beth Henley, Brian Friel, Martin McDonagh and Tennessee Williams. A discussion of the Playmaker's Spring production of The Glass Menagerie will be included.

Tuition is $ 50 per person. Please make checks payable to Dr. Kimball King and deliver your check to Bob De Vido (851 Millcroft ) or Carol Kurtz ( 27 West Camden ).
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CASUAL DINNER CIRCLE

For our third casual dinner of the season, we will "Travel to South America", on Friday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. The Casual Dinner Circle committee has created an exciting menu incorporating the style and spices of South American cuisine.

We will dine in groups of eight, ten or twelve, depending on the number of guests a host can accommodate. Each participant will prepare a dish according to a recipe that will be sent out a couple of weeks before the event. The host will provide wine and coffee; all participants will share equally in the cost of the meal.

Couples and singles living in Fearrington are welcome to take part in the Casual Dinner Circle. If you have recently moved to Fearrington Village this is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of your neighbors.

Please email Linda Nelson at lnelson1144ATnc.rr.com by January 7 if you would like to participate. Host volunteers are always welcome.
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GARDEN CLUB MEETING

Tuesday, January 20 at 3:00 p.m. is the date and time. Gathering Place is the spot. The program will be "Not Under The Tuscan Sun: How to Grow Mediterranean Plants in the Piedmont" with Frank Hyman of Cottage Garden Landscaping. Frank is a garden design/builder and writer in the N&O, Herald-Sun, Independent and Carolina Gardener. Of course, cookies and drinks after. Questions? Call Ruth Bierhoff, 533-0124.
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AM BOOK CLUB FOR JANUARY

Join us at the AM Book Club to discuss The Tender Bar: A Memoir by J.R. Moehringer. We will meet on Wednesday January 21 at 10:00 a.m. in McIntyre’s Book Store. All residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge are welcome to participate. Please contact Barbara Thompson 542-6021 with questions.
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WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON

Growing Old Gracefully, Wrinkles and All is the title of a talk by Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD, at the WoF meeting on January 21.  Meet & greet 2:30; program 3 p.m.  Dr. Busby-Whitehead, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Aging and Health in the UNC School of Medicine, is active in the American Geriatrics Society. She has extensive background in the development of clinical and educational programs in geriatric medicine.  We expect Dr. Busby-Whitehead to challenge some myths we have about women’s health as we mature!

Reminder: the Book, Bake, and Boutique Sale will be held next month, on February 21. We need:

Baked Goods: cakes, cookies, muffins, breads, scones, crumb cakes, cupcakes (fresh or frozen), potluck specialties, soup and chili, spaghetti sauce, casseroles and stews, quiche, hors d’oeuvres, jam and jelly.  You can make these ahead and freeze them to donate to the sale.

Books: We’ll accept gently used books and books on tape—no textbooks please.

Boutique items: we’ll take mirrors, lamps, paintings and prints, glassware, dishes, serving pieces, jewelry, table linens, decorative pillows, garden items, and other home accessories in good condition.

Call Duffy Holiday at 542-6350 to arrange for drop off of books and boutique items in January. The annual Book, Bake, and Boutique Sale is the Women of Fearrington’s major fund- raiser to support Chatham County agencies.
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TRAVEL CLUB

The Travel Club and the New Jersey Audubon Society will present a program on Australia. Please join Henry and Dorothy Meriwether on Wednesday, January 21, at 7:30 pm at the Gathering Place.

Beginning in the seaport town of Cairns, a visit will be made to the Great Barrier Reef, then fly to Darwin to view a native preserve with rock drawings. Our trip continues to Alice Springs, then on to Sidney for a harbor cruise. "Fairy" penguins, brilliantly colored birds and forest trails provide delightful entertainments, in the O'Riley nature preserve.

If you have read Bill Bryson's In a Sunburned Country, you will enjoy getting to know the land " down under. "
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB

Fearrington Democratic Club invites all residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge to hear Ferrel Guillory, Director, UNC Program on Public Life discuss “What the 2008 Elections Tell Us about North Carolina: the political context, trends, demographics and the outlook for Democratic Party in the foreseeable future”.

Before working in academia, Guillory spent more than 20 years as a reporter, editorial page editor and columnist for The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. He has had free-lance articles published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, The New Republic, America, Commonweal, Southern Cultures and The Atlanta Constitution. He was inducted into the North Carolina Journalism Hall of Fame in 2007.

The meeting is at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 27 at the Gathering Place.
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PALETTEERS EXHIBIT

The annual Paletteer's exhibit will be held on Sunday February 8 at the Gathering Place. There will be paintings, pastels, collage and more.  A bin sale will also be featured. Please mark your calendar for this popular event.
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MCINTYRE’S AUTHOR EVENTS

Friday, January 9 at 2 p.m.  Sheri Reynolds will read from her latest novel, The Sweet In Between. Reynolds is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller and Oprah book club pick The Rapture of Canaan and the Firefly Cloak. She is Professor of English and the Ruth and Perry Morgan Chair of Southern Literature at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.

Thursday, January 22 7p.m. NC Poetry Society Reading with Jonathan K. Rice and M. Scott Douglass Jonathan K. Rice is the editor and publisher of Iodine Poetry Journal, which he established in 2000. M. Scott Douglass is the publisher and managing editor of Main Street Rag Publishing Company, founded in 1996 with the publication of his quarterly literary magazine, The Main Street Rag.

Friday, January 30 at 2 p.m. Abigail T. Pons and other contributors to the book Investing In An Uncertain Economy For Dummies will discuss their work. This book provides investors with focused, individualized investment strategies that enable them to conquer indecision and protect and strengthen their current financial holdings.
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RECYCLING GREETING CARDS

I will once again be collecting greeting cards to send to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children - (Christmas, birthday, mother’s day, father’s day, etc).  Only the fronts of the cards are used with no writing on the backs.  You can read more about the program if you Google:  St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.  Then go to:  St. Jude’s Ranch for Children-Home Page.  Then scroll down to:  Pages in our site - All Greeting Card Recycling Program.  It’s a wonderful story.  If you would like to send the card fronts yourself, the address is:  St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude’s Street, Boulder City, NV 89005-1681.  On February 5 I will be sending a box and will be glad to include yours.  I already have a basket on the front porch at 7 West Madison...early drop off is appreciated.  To further help the children, you can purchase the greeting cards by calling toll free 1.800.492.3562.  Thanks for helping the kids and have a healthy, happy holiday season. Anne Havens   542-7412

RESIDENTS OF THE WOODS

The Annual Woods Winter Festival is Saturday, January 31, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Look for details in your baskets soon
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WHAT’S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF GREATER CHAPEL HILL

The Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill offers many opportunities to make new friends and learn more about the Triangle Area community. This non-profit organization sponsors a variety of social activities and interest groups, and promotes involvement in cultural and community service programs. Join many of your Fearrington neighbors who are members of Newcomers.

New and prospective members can learn about Newcomers on the first Monday of every month at Spice Street Restaurant in University Mall from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Please feel free to drop in. (If the first Monday is a holiday, we will meet on the second Monday.) For further information contact Fearrington resident Sydnie Kunin at 533-3129 or  sgskuninATnc.rr.com. Or check out the website www.newcomersofchapelhill.org.
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FRIENDS OF THE PITTTSBORO MEMORIAL LIBRARY

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the library at 158 West Street.  Discussions begin at 6:45 p.m. and are open to all.

January 6 - The Caliph's House:  A year in Casablanca by Tahir Shah.

Travel writer Shah, of Afghan heritage but raised in England, is wearied of life in England and decides to move his family to Morocco.  This entertaining tale covers his experiences during the first year of living in Morocco and adapting to the idiosyncrasies of that culture.  (non-fiction)

February 3- The Commoner by John Burnham Schwartz. Haruko, a young "common" woman, marries the Crown Prince of Japan in 1959 and struggles to adapt to her new life as royalty. (fiction

Creativity is the common thread tying together this year’s series of evening lectures sponsored by the Friends of the Pitttsboro Memorial Library.  The discussions focus on creativity as a process and how you go about getting there.

Two programs remain in this series:

On Tuesday January 20 at 7:30 PM, Prof. Nick Gillham will be teaching audience members how to set up and organize their own biographies. He has taught at Duke University for 34 years as the James B. Duke Professor of Biology.

On Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 PM well-known entrepreneur Sara Foster, who created Foster’s Markets, upscale delis and cafes in Durham and Chapel Hill, will speak about her new book and how she does it all.

These talks will be held at the Council on Aging (The Senior Center) on Route 87 North in Pittsboro and are free and open to the public.
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JUDY GURLITZ TO SPEAK ON WOMEN SPORTS AND TITLE IX AT AAUW

AAUW is pleased to announce that Judy Gurlitz, a former college varsity athlete in Tennis and Swimming, will speak on January 10 about her occupation and avocation for women's sports. After receiving a graduate degree in Education at Long Island University in New York, she became a Physical Education teacher at the Rockland County Day School. A nationally rated umpire in field hockey and women's lacrosse for 30 years, Ms. Gurlitz chaired the Stuyvesant Field Hockey Umpiring Association and the Westchester Women's Lacrosse Umpiring Asociation. Please join us and hear a interesting woman talk about her experiences in women's athletics and how that relates to the importance of Title IX.

The event will be held at the Binkley Baptist Church, off 15-501, in Chapel Hill, starting at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10. The lecture by Ms. Gurlitz will begin at 10:00 a.m.  For those who need a ride or further information, please call Kay White, 542-1138, or Jean Green, 545-0941. This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and is FREE. Coffee and Refreshments will be served
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COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS

The SENIORNET winter trimester begins January 23. Class descriptions and fees are listed in the Dec 2008-Feb 2009 issue of the Herald-Sun “Senior Times” available at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, and on the SENIORNET web site at www.Seniornet-chapel-hill.com. Register at the Seymour Center.

If you need further information or help after reviewing the class descriptions, please call Art Lebo at 259-7330 or Francis Coyle at 403-6259. If you are an experienced user who would be interested in volunteering as an instructor or coach, please call Jim McGuire at 408-8105 or email him at jrmcguire39ATgmail.com.
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SHARED LEARNING:  FDR-OBAMA COALITIONS

William Leuchtenburg will speak to the Shared Learning group on "FDR Coalition from the 1930's to 2008: Roosevelt to Obama." The lecture is free and open to the public and takes place on Friday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the Meeting Room of the Church of the Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill.

Leuchtenburg is the William Rand Kenan, Jr., Professor Emeritus at UNC and the author of more than a dozen books on twentieth century American history, with a special focus on Franklin D. Roosevelt and his legacy and on presidents from Truman to George W. Bush.  He is winner of the Bancroft and the Francis Parkman Prizes and is past President of three national historical societies.  He has also worked for many years with documentary historian Ken Burns and is currently contributing to a new Burns' documentary on "Prohibition."
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For more information contact Dorothy Mahan at 929-5974.

PEER LEARNERS AND FEARRINGTON OPERA FANS

Ingrid Baird will begin her next Italian Opera classes on January 26 with a series of six Puccini operas over the course of twelve weeks, with DVD presentations and commentaries. We begin with “Manon Lescaut”, followed by “La Boheme”, “La Fanciulla del West” - (The Girl from the Golden West), “Madama Butterfly”, “Tosca”, and “Turandot”.

Peer Learning courses take place at Binkley Baptist Church located on the corner of Fordham Blvd. (US 15-501) and Willow Drive, behind Harris Teeter and University Mall. For more information please contact Ingrid at 542-6141 or e-mail GBBIB2ATYahoo.com, or Barbara Tepperman at 932-5755 or e-mail teppycarATbellsouth.net regarding registration and dues for newcomers. The course will run from January 26 to April 20 with Spring break during the week of Passover/Easter.
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UN ASSOCIATION TO DISCUSS DEVELOPING WORLD'S UNDECLARED DISASTER -MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

A critically important part of the United Nations' work is its role in the sphere of economic and social development, to which some 70 percent of its resources are dedicated. Guiding this work are the UN Millennium Development Goals, an eight-point program to help developing countries improve their living standards by 2015. Integral to this program is the improvement of maternal and child health to alleviate a disastrous plague-like situation where deaths among children under five total almost 10 million annually and among women more than 500,000 annually.

Professor Peggy Bentley, Associate Dean for Public Health in UNC's School of Public Health, with long experience in addressing this problem, will speak about "The UN Millennium Development Goals and the Disastrous State of Maternal and Child Health: The Case of India."

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 28 at Noon at the Carolina Meadows retirement community on Whippoorwill Lane in Chapel Hill. Reservations by check for $17.00 made to UNAUSA West Triangle Chapter sent to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. Deadline: Friday, January 23.
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FEARRINTON CARES

NEW STRENGTH AND BALANCE CLASS

Fearrington Cares will sponsor a series of Strength and Balance classes at the Duke Center for Living.  The first 8-week session will begin February 2. Classes will be held each Monday and Wednesday at noon, and will be led by a Duke Center Exercise Physiologist. The goal is to increase overall balance while decreasing the risk of falls and fall-related injures. There is no cost for residents. We will supply a medical approval form which must be signed by your physician and returned prior to February 2. Participants must be able to walk unassisted.  We anticipate a waiting list so please call 542-6877 now and reserve your place in class. Leave your name and number, mention the balance class, and someone will contact you with complete information.
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FEARRINGTON FRIENDS

Not getting out much anymore?  Fearrington Friends, a new program of Fearrington Cares, will match you with a Fearrington friend.  Your friend could call you on the phone, or visit you at home on a regular basis.  If interested call 542-6877 and ask for Pat Skiver.
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JANUARY WORKSHOP

On Friday, January 16 at 11:00 a.m., David Parker, MS, PT, OCS, Director of Rehabilitation at Galloway Ridge, will lead a workshop on achieving optimal health for our hips and knees.  The hip and knee are the largest joints in our bodies; they owe their size and tendency to breakdown to the stresses that are transmitted through them during daily activity.  Healthy hips and knees are crucial for the performance of a number of weight bearing activities such as standing, walking and stair climbing, along with jogging, dancing, gardening and many other recreational activities.  Join us for an interactive discussion and learn specific tips, techniques and exercises to promote optimal health and function in your hips and knees.
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FOOT CARE CLINIC TO RESUME

We will resume routine foot care for residents with diabetes, foot problems and those who are unable to perform their own foot care due to physical limitations.  The clinic is not intended for those wanting a “pedicure”, but for basic health care need.  Clinics will be scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month.  The first clinic will be held on Tuesday, January 13 from 1-5pm.  You must have an appointment.  Call 542-6877 to schedule.  We still have a few appointments left.
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BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP

The first meeting of the Brain Injury Support Group met on November 20.  We had a lively and spirited group and decided to meet again on Thursday, January 15 to continue our discussion about how to structure the group for the future.  There were many ideas about how to best meet the needs of both those living with brain injury and those who live with them and would like to provide emotional support.  We welcome new members to join us on January 15 at 10am.
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CPR TRAINING

We are considering offering a “Friends and Family” CPR training in the near future and would like an indication of how many people might be interested in this one day workshop which would not lead to certification.  The fee would be approximately $35.  Please call 542-6877 and leave your name and number if you are interested.
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GREYSHEETERS ANONYMOUS

This newly formed support group of men and women who interact to help themselves and others recover from compulsive overeating will meet on the following dates in January:  Sat. Jan. 3 at 10 a.m., Wed Jan. 7 at 4:30 p.m., Sat. Jan. 24 at 1:00 p.m. and Sat. Jan. 31 at 10:00 a.m.  Go to www.greysheet.org for more information or call Ruth Kreisman at 545-8930.
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NEW VOLUNTEER FORMS

With the creation of our new data base, we are asking all our volunteers to fill in a new registration form as soon as possible, even if you filled out one sometime in the past and are already a regular volunteer or committee member.  The new form was included in your fall Fearrington Cares newsletter, or you can pick one up at the office.  We need you to do this to help us assure the accuracy of our new data base, as we start 2009 with a totally new system.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR
(All meetings held at the FC office unless otherwise noted)

AA Meeting – Every Wednesday at 7 pm

Annual Meeting – Friday, February 6 at the Gathering Place.  Details to be announced next month.

Balance Testing/Screening – No screenings in January; screenings will resume in February and will be announced.  You must have an appointment.

Blood Pressure Clinic – Every Wednesday, 10am – Noon

Brain Injury Support Group – Thursday, January 15, 10am

Holiday Hours – The office will be closed January 1 and 2, and will reopen at 9am on Monday, January 5.

Grief Support Group –Every third Friday, January 16, 10 – 11:30am.

Parkinson’s Support Group –Wednesday, January 14 and 28 – 11 am, FC office and Gathering Place

Walking Group – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 am. – meet out front.
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THANKS FOR TOYS

Fearrington Cares nurse Joyce Baird delivered over 100 toys donated by big-hearted Fearrington residents to Chatham County Department of Social Services on December 5.  The toys filled up a big, red sleigh (van) that "Santa" drove down to Pittsboro for a special delivery. Wandrika Borders, Foster Home Licensing Specialist, met Santa and thanked her.  Your generosity made the holidays a little bit brighter for youngsters in Chatham County
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FHA NEWS

FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 2009

Living in Fearrington is something for which we may be thankful as we begin the New Year.  In particular, our thanks are offered to Gillian Cell, the outgoing president of FHA, who has done an outstanding job leading us in 2008.  Also our thanks are extended to Lowell Kennedy who has overseen the management and refurbishment of the Gathering Place and will retire from the board.  In addition, our thanks go to the current board members who will continue to serve and the many volunteers who add so much to the quality of life we are fortunate to have in Fearrington Village.

The Board of Directors for 2009 will be Peter Thomas (President); Ken Talbot (Vice President); Leonard Kreisman (Secretary); Walter Jernigan (Treasurer); John Hammond (Intergovernmental Affairs); Carol-Ann Greenslade (Grounds and Facilities); Harriet McGraw (Covenants); Barbara Thompson (Community Affairs); Carol Kurtz (Gathering Place); and Ray Andrews (Health, Safety and Security).

The January Open Meeting of FHA will be held at the Gathering Place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15.  Representatives from Briar Chapel will be joining us to discuss potential impacts of the Briar Chapel development upon Fearrington Village.

Other Open Meetings for the FHA board will be March 3, May 14, and September 1, 2009.  The Annual meeting date in November will be announced later.

Peter Thomas, FHA President
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GATHERING PLACE SCHEDULE NOW ON-LINE

Something new has come to the FHA website. Are you planning an event or meeting for the Gathering Place and you want to see what days rooms might be available for you to reserve? Are you not sure of the date or time of a function in the Gathering Place? Well, if you have these or other questions about events at the Gathering Place, you can now view the Gathering Place schedule on-line. To see this new feature click here. (You will need the same user name and password you currently use to access the bulletin board and directory.) The schedule shows events starting in January 2009. Once you are viewing the schedule, you can read about its features by clicking on the “For Information on Viewing this Schedule” link to the left of the page.
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FOR YOUR WALKING PLEASURE

Seventeen hundred  daffodils have been planted along the Millcroft Path.   Several are conventional varieties but also one variety has a pink cup and there are some delicate miniatures.  These were donated by R.B. Fitch, the Garden Club, Ingeborg Jelly and Carol Kurtz.  An enthusiastic team turned out to do the planting—Ingeborg Jelly, Henry Castner, Carolyn Thomas, Ruth Moleski, Jim Granger, Janet McCarthy, Saliann Mao Miedema and Maggie Gaudet.  To enhance the setting behind one large daffodil bed, Scott and Emilee Hendrix donated five large, dark green juniper bushes.  The Millcroft Path has quickly become a favorite for walkers and when spring arrives it will be in full golden glory for all to enjoy.
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FEARRINGTON GREEN SCENE

You are invited to our January program, “Using Solar Energy in Your Home in Fearrington Village”, by Rebekka Hren of Honey Electric Solar, Inc.  Join us on Tuesday, January 27 at 3 p.m. in the Gathering Place to learn more about why we now have several homeowners who recently installed solar panels to heat their hot water.

Green Scene presented a formal request for a bus stop in Fearrington Village to Chapel Hill Transit, Chatham County Commissioners, and the Pittsboro Town Commissioners.  This request is being considered by all these entities who will be providing funds for the service on 15/501 from Chapel Hill to Pittsboro and back.  This week-day bus service will operate in the early morning and late afternoon, beginning soon in 2009.  Our hope is to make available public transportation to Fearrington residents who are working, as well as the many people who are employed in the Village and Galloway Ridge.

We have also asked for consideration of a mid-day stop so that Fearrington residents can use the bus for appointments and visits to Chapel Hill and Pittsboro.
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FEARRINGTON  E-MAIL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

One of the great things about living in Fearrington Village is that we are so well connected and have so many ways to take care of each other.  One of these ways is through the E-mail Notification System.

This system is designed to quickly notify residents of time sensitive issues that affect the health, welfare or convenience of the community as a whole.  Notices include such things as the death of a resident or former resident, missing resident alerts, criminal activity alerts, road or utility work that may interrupt access to roads or services and notices about issues that may threaten the health of residents. To have a notice such as one of these sent via the system, please contact Maggie Tunstall.

The system is NOT intended for notices about social, political, educational or artistic events, airing grievances, posting information about various scams, or sharing other useful but not urgent information.  Notices of these types are appropriate for the FHA bulletin board. (See your block captain for the user name and password to access password-protected parts of the FHA website)

Make Sure You Are On The List. The database of Fearrington residents is huge and keeping it updated is an on-going job.  If you are new to Fearrington or have recently changed your e-mail address or you have not been receiving notices, please send your e-mail address to Maggie Tunstall at metunstallATnc.rr.com.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO . . .

Rosalyn and Peter Smith who read about two coffee urns missing from the Gathering Place and donated a new 30-cup replacement urn.  People like Roz and Peter are what make Fearrington special.  Their generosity is appreciated by all.  – Carol Kurz
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Dinah McAllister
542-4414
dinahATnc.rr.com

Mary Hammond edited this issue. Mary Hammond will edit the February issue.  The deadline is Thursday, January 15.

Directory Editor; Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

Paul Niederer, Chair
Ron Davis, Marybeth Hauck, David Hess, Joan Hill, Wally Hill, Carol Kurtz, Ronnie Lynton, Faye Van Oyen, Julie Smith, Phil Smith
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REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

It is important that only one designated person submit articles for a particular organization.

Please check your copy (particularly the date and time) before submitting it and mark your submissions clearly "Newsletter" or "Calendar."

There are two ways to submit items:

● E-mail (the preferred method). Both editors have email and can easily redirect items if necessary, but it is best to check above and submit articles to that month's editor. Please send in either e-mail message format or as attached documents in MS Word or Rich Text Format (RTF).

● The Newsletter box at the Gathering Place kiosk. Newsletter submissions must be on full sheets of paper to avoid getting lost. Typed items are preferred – in upper and lower case. Please avoid caps, boldface and italics.
 

Submissions are limited to 200 words but may be further edited for space requirements. The length of  official FHA submissions is not restricted. Formatting is at the editors' discretion.

Please do not leave submissions at the FHA office. Please send calendar items to the Newsletter editor.
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FEARRINGTON MONTHLY CALENDAR