FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

CONTENTS
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COMMUNITY NEWS

FHA OPEN BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place

Tina Stone from the Chatham County Tax Office will be present to answer questions about the new tax assessment.
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SPRING CLEANUP MARCH 1-7, 2009

Phases I – V, Weathersfield, The Woods, Bush Creek, Bradford Place and Whitaker Ridge (The areas where the FHA contractor mows the sides of the roadway), and the newer streets mowed by Fitch Creations’ contractor.  There will be only one pickup in each area, so have your yard waste out by the road by Sunday evening, March 1.

Leaves, brush, and tree limbs (not over six feet in length) should be placed on the shoulder of the road.

ONLY BAGS OR BUNDLES WILL BE PICKED UP

•  All leaves must be in paper bags.
•  Brush and limbs must be tied in bundles.*
•  No garbage should be included.
•  This service is for yard debris, and not the result of major clearing efforts.  Excessive amounts will not be picked up, unless you contact M.J.Barber  (524-6124) who will bill you for his services.

Remember, collections will start on Monday, March 1, and there will be only one pickup in your area.

* To facilitate the tying, lay two six-foot pieces of sturdy twine on the ground about 18 inches apart before you start to stack the limbs. When it becomes difficult to tie the knot, you know that the pile is too big and you should start another.

Grounds & Facilities Director:  Caraol-Ann Greenslade 545-9743
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REPORTS OF SCAM ATTEMPTS IN FEARRINGTON

Over the past months there have been several reports from residents in various parts of our village of attempted scams.  Though attempted scams occur on occasion, the frequency may very likely increase during weak economic times.  Interestingly enough, the more recent attempted scams within Fearrington have involved termite inspections.  We all have, or at least should have, annual inspections of our homes and garages for signs of possible signs of termite infestation.  The majority of these inspections are performed by reputable firms but evidently there are some unsavory folks in the Triangle area who believe that homeowners in Fearrington not only may be able to afford needless services but who may be more susceptible to inflated/exaggerated reports of need for additional services/repairs.

In one case, a resident was told that the moisture reading in the basement, which should be a hygrometer measure of approximately 13 to 15, was 25 and that a reading of 19 or more indicates that there is sufficient moisture to encourage termite activity.  The company explained that to correct the “problem” and to ensure that termites did not become a problem the homeowner needed not only to install a $3500 de-humidifier but also to seal all air vents in the basement and re-lay new plastic ground cover.  The alert homeowner, however, had other folks check the basement only to discover that the hygrometer reading was 14, not 25, and that there was no need to seal air vents nor to install new plastic ground cover.  Other residents have mentioned that termite companies have dropped by, even before annual inspection dates, to recommend additional services.  It seems that some companies are beginning to try to counter difficult economic times by employing less-than-ethical tactics.  We need to be mindful that more attempts like these may occur in the coming months.  Please report any questionable situations to the Security Committee of the FHA by phoning either Doug McAllister (545-9809) or Ray Andrews (542-5171).
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PEASE HELP CORA

At the request of the Chatham County Democratic Women, the Board of the FHA has placed a box in the front lobby of the Gathering Place into which  Fearrington residents can leave food  for CORA, the Chatham County food pantry.  Given the current economic crisis, the need is great.  CORA is currently unable to give food to families more than once a month.

Please put non-perishable, nutritious food items in the box which will be cleared regularly.  Such things as peanut butter, canned vegetables including all varieties of beans, soups and cereals are particularly welcomed. Thank you for your generosity.
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UNITED WAY DONORS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALLOCATION PROCESS

Many times when we make a charitable donation we have little say in how that money is used.   Residents of Fearrington Village or Galloway Ridge who participated in the recently completed United Way of Chatham County successful campaign have a unique opportunity to be part of the process which determines which Chatham County Agency programs receive funding for 2009/2010.  Anyone who pledged may call the Chatham County United Way office at 542-1110 and ask to serve on one of the allocation panels which will not only listen to agency presentations and be able to ask questions about the various programs but will also be able to help structure recommendations to the Board of Directors.  If you would like to be part of this important decision-making process, please do not hesitate to phone for additional information.
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

FEARRINGTON WALKERS CELEBRATE SPRING

Step off on the new Fearrington Walkers’ program on Saturday, March 14. Refreshments will be served at Fearrington Cares between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

The benefits of walking are well known but the problems are staying motivated and developing a regular walking habit.  Henry Castner and RB Fitch have led teams of trail builders around Fearrington and we have miles of paths and wooded trails to enjoy.

To formalize healthy walking, Carol Kurtz, Henry Castner, Carol-Ann Greenslade, Tom Hauck and Pam Skiver initiated a new program sponsored by RB Fitch, Fearrington Cares and the FHA.

A kit with a pedometer, instruction manual, two Fearrington Walkers logbooks and a Fearrington trails and paths map will be available in the FHA Hospitality and Service Center beginning March 2nd for $10 (a savings of $3 compared to buying each separately). Fearrington artist Dorothy Swartz’s beautiful drawing of our village is on the logbook cover and inside are pages to record your walking distances.

At the end of each month we hope you will enter your monthly totals in a community logbook and have your blood pressure checked at Fearrington Cares.  There will be periodic reports on the number of accumulated miles.

Our Fearrington and Galloway Ridge community goal is to walk 25,000 miles in one year, about once around the Earth.  The goal is a challenge but WE CAN DO IT and in the process we will each be improving our own health!
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A-V CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED

The Fearrington Film Club and the Friendship Coffee Group have donated funds that are earmarked for the installation of new audio-visual equipment for The Gathering Place.

New equipment will be a substantial expenditure and these contributions are most generous and greatly appreciated.

Proposals from several companies have been received and reviewed by Lowell Kennedy and Carol Kurtz.  Strong emphasis is placed on having a system that is ‘user friendly’ with dependable microphones in addition to a speaker system that will distribute sound in equal quality and volume throughout the large meeting room.  Because any installation means downtime for our meeting room, installation is targeted for the summer so that scheduled events will not be disrupted.
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HAVURAH

March 10 at 8:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place Carol L. Meyers, who holds the Mary Grace Wilson Professorship in Religion at Duke University, will, in anticipation of Passover, speak on Exodus: History, Memory, and Community Identity.

Exodus is arguably the most important book in the Bible and its basic story is well-known. Yet, it is a more complex book than is generally recognized. presentation will consider the history of the story of the exodus, as well as the ways in which prominent Jewish themes are linked to the narrative of liberation.

Exodus is the title of the most recent of Professor Myers' ten books. is a specialist in biblical studies and archaeology and has been a staff member or co-director of many archaeological field projects. this vein, Professor Myers co-directs Duke's Summer in Israel program. She has been a consultant for many media productions focusing on the Bible, including DreamWorks' Prince of Egypt and many segments of the A&E Mysteries of the Bible and Biography series.

This event will commence with refreshments at 7:15 p.m. and, as usual, guests and visitors are welcome. call Bob Glass at 542-1426 with any questions.
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OPERA CLUB FORMED

New members are invited to join The Fearrington Opera Club which has formally organized itself.  We have over 40 dues-paying members so far.(Anyone wishing more information or to be added to the Club’s current email list should contact Clark Havighurst at  havATlaw.duke.edu;  those wishing to become members should send their dues -- $25 per household -- to Marion Thomson, 582 Fearrington Post, 582 Woodbury.) The Club is working to establish a limited-access website featuring current information of interest to area opera fans. A program with outside speakers is being planned for Sunday, March 22, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A likely subject: changing standards for female voices in Verdi operas. This event will be publicized to the current email list and, to promote wider interest, will be open to non-members.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

The Vegetarian Club will meet on March 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Our speaker will be Suzanne Havala Hobbs, Ph.D.  Dr. Hobbs is the author of many books on nutrition, food and health policy. She writes a weekly column, On the Table, for the N&O, addressing such  topics as meal planning, cooking, food trends, federal policies on dietary guidance and food safety. She is a licensed, registered dietician and a clinical associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management and the Department of Nutrition at UNC.  Dr. Hobbs' books include Being Vegetarian for Dummies and Good Foods, Bad Foods:What's Left to Eat? and she is a regular contributor to SELF magazine.  She also serves on the editorial advisory board of Vegetarian Times and is the nutrition editor for the Vegetarian Journal.

The Vegetarian  Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Gathering Place with appetizers, wine and/or punch, followed by a 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 seafood, meat, fowl, 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. Please provide a card listing the ingredients in your dish and your name.

Guests are always welcome but should contact Sandy Gapin at 542-3076 prior to attending the meeting.
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FEARRINGTON PHOTO DIRECTORY?

Many of us, particularly newcomers, find it difficult to remember the names of people we meet. so it might be helpful to create an online photo directory.  If enough people are interested, Steve Barrett is willing to do this, free of charge, on a new web site. If you are interested, please e-mail him at sbinfoATquackwatch.org and include a head shot if you have one available. The site won't be started until at least 50 people express interest, but it would be useful to get photos as soon as possible. In addition to maintaining the site, Steve is willing to take photos when people gather for clubs and other social functions. Volunteers to help with the project are welcome.
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WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON

Have you ever wondered about the criteria for choosing certain paintings and not others to add to a museum collection?  Or how a curator handles a rich collector who wants to donate some “awful works?”  Putting the Muse in Museum: The Hows & Whys of Exhibits and Acquisitions, is the title of the lecture at the Wednesday, March 18 meeting of the Women of Fearrington and will provide some expert answers to these and other questions you didn’t know whom to ask.  The speaker, Michael Mezzatesta, former curator of European art at the Kimbell Art Museum in Ft. Worth, Texas, was also the first full-time director of the Duke University Museum of Art where he spearheaded the campaign to add a much needed new building to the Duke campus—now known as the Nasher.  He has published writings on Renaissance and Baroque art as well as the art of Latin America and Russia. This promises to be a fascinating and informative talk you will not want to miss.  Meet and greet begins at 2:30 p.m. and the program begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Upcoming events for our group include:

March 15 - the Annual Members Meeting at 1:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place.

March 21 – Clean-up day at the courts at 9:00 a.m. Bring leaf rake, gloves and tennis racquet.  We will have open play after clean-up.

Please note that new members are always welcome. For information on membership contact Stan Duberman (542-0713).
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THE SWIM AND CROQUET CLUB IS READY FOR A NEW SEASON

Swimming season begins on May 9, at 10 a.m.. All Swim & Croquet members are invited to gather for a new season that includes water aerobics, various social events, children's parties and croquet. An active membership is required to participate in all of these programs. The 2009 membership application forms are available on the Swim & Croquet website, [click here] as well as at each of the mail kiosks.  Completed forms and checks should be deposited at the Gathering Place kiosk Swim & Croquet mailbox. Dues are expected by March 1st of each year.

Current information regarding the Club is always available on the Swim & Croquet pages on the FHA website [click here]. During the season, email messages will also be sent to all members by Jack de Vries, with reminders about various upcoming events. In March, all members will receive a newsletter via US Mail, which will summarize all social events and membership dues. Reminders are always available at the pool desk as well.

If you have additional questions, please phone Bill Stempfle,, at 642-0350 or Jean Green, Membership Chair, at 545-0941.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS AT GALLOWAY RIDGE

Are you interested in shedding those extra pounds and, more importantly, learning how to maintain your weight loss? If you are, join our Monday meetings to discover for yourself how to lose weight in a healthy manner. Contact Marguerite Wilkinson at  967-9598 or email at gamihATbellsouth.net for more information and get on the Momentum Plan!
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GARDEN CLUB

Our March meeting is a very exciting event. Well-known author and plantsman Bobby Ward will be speaking on "Wildflowers of the American Southeast". The date is Tuesday, March 17, at 3:00 p.m. in The Gathering Place. And how about bringing some plants for a swap? For more information contact Ruth Bierhoff at 533-0124. See you then.
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THE FEARRINGTON FILM CLUB PRSENTS…...

Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid (1982, 89 min., B/W, comedy) Thursday, March. 5, 7:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place.

Detective Rigby Reardon (Steve Martin) is hired by a beautiful woman (Rachel Ward) to solve the mystery of who murdered her father, a cheese scientist.  Rigby interacts with an assortment of devious and dangerous people, all of whom are well-known actors in clips taken from 40’s and 50’s film noir movies.   There is fun in trying to name and remember all the old movie stars and which movie the clips are from.  As one critic said, “Anyone who loves old movies will find this irresistible.”

Film buff Bobby D’Angelo will share his ‘take’ on the unusual technique for this movie. Bobby, retired Air Force, has been a student of film from an early age and has a wealth of information and insights at his fingertips.

Annual membership in the FFC is $10 (January through December, with no movies in July and August).  Checks can be deposited in the Swim & Croquet kiosk mailbox.  Please include name(s) of members on the check.  Popcorn and soda are always part of the movie evening.   Contacts are Carol Kurtz (542-3582) or Artie Lituchy (533-3260)
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ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC.

Join us on Monday, March 2 for the Arts & Crafts Etc. meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Molly Matlock, Chatham Arts Director, will speak on programs of the Chatham County Arts Council. She will introduce the Arts and Education residence in the Chatham public schools. This year one of the schools produced Romeo and Juliet entirely in Spanish. She will also talk about some of the seventy-six culture events that the Council sponsors. Molly Matlock has directed the Chatham County Arts Council for the past two years. She studied at the University of North Carolina where she did graduate work in folklore. Call Nancy Walker at 545-9884 with any questions.
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AM BOOK CLUB

Join us at the AM Book Club to discuss Peace Like a River by Leif Enger.  We will meet on Wednesday March 18, 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 at 542-6021 with questions.
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CASUAL DINNER CIRCLE

Join Fearrington neighbors for our “Rite of Spring” Sunday Brunch on Sunday, March 29, at 1:00 p.m.  It will be the last Casual Dinner Circle event of the 2008-9 season.

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 March 18 if you would like to participate. Host volunteers are always welcome.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Fearrington Democratic Club invites all residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge to hear our Commissioner, Sally Kost, speak on Chatham Challenges: Growth, Schools, Taxes and More. Commissioner Kost, now retired, worked professionally for more than twenty years as a government budget professional. Her professional career included working for the Federal Reserve, the Nebraska Legislature, both Wake and Orange county governments and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. She holds a BS degree in Political Science from NC State and a Master's of Public Administration from Tennessee State University. She is a native of North Carolina and has lived in the area for over 20 years. meeting is at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, at the Gathering Place.
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GREAT DECISIONS

Every time we open our financial statements, we know that we are a part of the global financial crisis. It is hard to see past our own investments to understand the bigger picture. We are hard pressed to explain the crisis, we are wary of stimulus models, we no longer trust facile answers and we are fearful of tomorrow. All we can do is search out a wide variety of opinions in an effort to understand the crisis and to chart our own course.

Great Decisions welcomes Professor Stanley W. Black, Ph. D. in economics, UNC emeritus 2008. He has experienced a distinguished career: Princeton University, Vanderbilt, UNC, and President’s Council of Economic Advisers, Federal Reserve Board, and Department of State. Most recently, he was a Policy Advisor at the Institute of the International Monetary Fund. He will speak at the Gathering Place on March 12, at 1:30 p.m. We will learn about macroeconomic policy, especially the asset market theory of floating exchange rates, the international use of currencies and European economic issues. You can find his biography at http://www.unc.edu/~swblack.

You might be interested in preparing for our meeting by reading the Great Decisions article Energy and the Global Economy, available at McIntyres bookstore.

Questions can be directed to Caroline Talbot at 542-9986 or kctalboyATaol.com.
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THE TRAVEL CLUB

All are invited to attend the program March 18, at 7:30 in the Gathering Place, to be presented by Joan Lipsitz and Paul Stiller.  They will annotate a presentation concerning their November, 2008, trip to Havana, Hersey, and Santiago de Cuba. Included will be depictions of everyday life, monuments, architecture, the arts, and modes of transportation. This will be a unique and interesting program.
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CONCERT SERIES TO PRESENT CHAMBER TRIO MARCH 8

The Fearrington Concert Series will present a unique trio of distinguished chamber musicians on Sunday, March 8, at 3:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place.  The featured performers are Jimmy Gilmore, clarinet; Elizabeth Beilman, cello; and Mayron Tsong, piano.  This is a Fearrington debut for the newly formed trio.

Gilmore is Principal Clarinetist of the NC Symphony.  A faculty member of Duke and Meredith College, Gilmore has made extensive appearances as soloist, recitalist, and chamber music performer throughout the Southeast; and as a concerto soloist with the NC Symphony.

Beilman is Assistant Principal Cellist of the NC Symphony.  She has appeared as soloist with the symphony and in numerous recitals and ensembles.  Beilman was Artist-in-Residence at the Banff Centre for the Fine Arts in Alberta, Canada.

Tsong has been an Assistant Professor of Piano at UNC since 2003.  She made her debut at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall on May 30, 2008, and released a debut CD (Centaur Records) last fall.  Tsong was one of the youngest musicians to complete a performer’s diploma in piano from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto at age 16.  She has been featured soloist with orchestras in Russia, Canada and the US.

The Fearrington Concert Series is a subscription series though non-subscribers may attend the performances, if seats are available, by coming to the Gathering Place shortly before 3:00 p.m.  The charge is $15.  
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WHAT’S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

BLACK  TIE & TAILS  BALL

Please join us for an evening of friendship, fine food, silent and live auctions, music and dancing while raising funds for a common passion - Carnivore Preservation Trust’s big cats.  On Saturday, March 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham, NBC 17 news anchor Donald Jones will emcee the event. “Safari formal” attire adds a light-hearted touch to an event described last year as “fantastic”, “excellent” and “superb”. The evening will begin with live music, spirits and hors d’oeuvres during the silent auction. Packages include dining and shopping gift certificates, gift baskets, art, figurines, jewelry and more. This will be followed by a gourmet dinner of your choice and the live auction, conducted by professional charity auctioneer Paul Yoder of Holiday Benefits. The evening concludes with music and dancing to your favorite hits.

Auction donations are still being accepted and sponsorships are still available. For more information about the event, auction donations, sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets which are $125 per person, visit the website www.blacktieandtailsball.com.
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CHATHAMARTS SPONSORS FILM FORUM

ChathamArts is sponsoring a unique documentary film forum on Saturday, March 21and Sunday, 22, part of its on-going-Mile Film Series: Sustainable Cinema program. The event, entitled Race in NC, features films examining the issues of race and class in our state through historical events, government programs and personal journeys.

Saturday’s program begins at 2:30 and will be held at the former PTA Thrift building (50 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro). The program will present three documentaries –Comes Knocking: The Story of the NC Fund by Rebecca Cerese and Dr. Steven Channing, FBI-KKK by Michael Frierson and Family Name by Macky Alston.  Panel discussions with the filmmakers and African-American community leaders, post-screening Q&A's with the producers and directors, live gospel performances, art installations and more will follow the screening. On Sunday, the film, We Shall Not Be Moved by Gary Grant, Chris Potter and Charles Thompson will be shown at 2:00 p.m., preceded by gospel music at the General Store Café (39 West Street, Pittsboro.) Admission prices are:  weekend pass – $15 advance/$18 at the door. Individual films are $5 each.  Proceeds benefit ChathamArts and its Youth Documentary Arts Program.

Additional information available at ChathamArts, 542-0394, or info@chathamarts.org.
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AAUW

To celebrate Women's History Month, AAUW is proud to present a lecture by Norma Taylor Mitchell, historian, on Louise Hortense Branscomb, M.D. Dr. Mitchell earned her BA in history at William and Mary and then attended Duke University where she earned both her Masters and PhD in history.

Dr. Branscomb graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1931to become a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology. After obtaining her degree in medicine, Dr. Branscomb returned to Birmington, Alabama, to begin her practice. Not only was the country in the throes of the great depression, in Birmingham, Dr. Branscomb persevered through class consciousness, racism, sexism and violence that made it an uninviting place for any professional woman. Please come hear the story of this woman who was a-breaker and who stood up for the rights of women and ethnic minorities.

The event will be held at the Binkley Baptist Church, off 15-501, in Chapel Hill, starting at 9:30 a.m., Saturday morning, March 21.  The lecture 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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UN ASSOCIATION

The UN Association will discuss US-Iran Relations, Getting from Exclusion to Inclusion. After the United States embassy in Teheran was overrun by Iranian revolutionaries two decades ago, relations between the two countries have been "at daggers drawn," with the two governments perceiving each other as mortal enemies. Diplomatic relations have long been severed. In the last month, however, a glimmer of the slimmest possibility of improvement has appeared, with Presidents Obama and Ahmedinejad hinting of highly conditioned willingness to open discussions between the two governments.

The UN Association's speaker at our March 25 Lunch and Learn meeting will be Jalil Roshandel, Associate Professor in the Political Science Department and Director of the Security Studies Program of East Carolina University. With extensive international research and teaching experience, including in Iran, he will help us understand more deeply the relationship between the two countries and propose some possible prescriptions for engagement.

The meeting will take place between Noon and 2:00 p.m. at the Carolina Meadows Retirement Community on Whippoorwill Lane in Chapel Hill. Reservations should be made by check for $17.00 to UNA-USA West Triangle Chapter, sent to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The deadline is Friday, March 20.
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SHARED LEARNING

Rob Christensen will be the speaker for Shared Learning on Friday, March 27, at 11:00 a.m. His topic will be The Politics of Tar Heel Politics. He will discuss the personalities, elections and events that have shaped modern North Carolina. Christensen has covered North Carolina politics for 34 years at the News and Observer. He has also contributed commentary to The Washington Post newspaper and to CNN and PBS television on state politics.

Covering party divisions and issues of race, he will introduce remarkable characters including a U.S. senator who was a Nazi sympathizer, a candidate for governor who was a Soviet agent, a senator who helped bring down Joe McCarthy and Richard Nixon, and a TV commentator who helped usher in the Reagan Revolution. with meaty information there are uproarious stories of colorful characters in our recent past.

The talk is free and open to the public and is held in the Meeting Room located at the rear of the Church of the Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill. you have questions, please contact Dorothy Mahan at 929-5974.
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NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPRING MUSICAL

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel are just a few of the characters that cross paths with unexpected results when Northwood High School presents their 2009 production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods. In this cautionary tale about getting your heart’s desire, we also find out what happens after the happily ever after.  The 1986 musical won several Tony awards and is one of the most ambitious works the Northwood Arts Education Department has undertaken.

Directed by Lori Carlin, the production team also includes music director Marilyn Shugart, Eugene Cottrell preparing the band and playing trumpet, choreographer Leah Smith and set decorator Leslie Burwell working with her visual arts students to create the enchanted forest.  Join us for the March 26-28 performances in Northwood’s Benjamin J. Lee Auditorium. Curtain time is 7:00 p.m.  Admission is $8 ($6 for senior citizens and children under 5).
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SPRING BOOK SALE - PITTSBORO LIBRARY

Books for the beach! Books to curl up with on rainy days (or snowy ones)! Books for your grandchildren! Audio-books for car trips! Visit with friends and neighbors. Buy homemade sweets to eat. All this and more at the Pittsboro Memorial Library book sale to be held Thursday, March 27, Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Pittsboro Kiwanis Building, 309 Credle Street.

There are thousands of books for sale at very reasonable prices and they are well organized into many categories, including mysteries, cookbooks, children's books, history, biography and travel.All proceeds from this sale go to your new Chatham Community Library. We hope to see you on March 26th for the best selection or on the 27th and 28th for unbelievably good prices!
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CHATHAM COUNTY SENIOR GAMES

It’s time to get ready to sign up for the Senior Games which will be held April 22 through April 29.There are several events in which you can participate: the sport events, SILVER ARTS, LITERARY ARTS, PERFORMING ARTS, and VISUALARTS. Remember that you participate in your own age category, from 55 to 100 and you may qualify for the State Senior games in Raleigh in September. Registration forms will be in an envelope in the mail kiosks or I will be delighted to deliver one to you at any time. JOIN THE FUN.

Thank you.   Janice Hunt 542-4669
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FEARRINGTON CARES

Providing services for health, wellness and independent living for the Fearrington community

SEMINAR:  THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AND DYING

As a prelude to the March 26 evening lecture (see item below), on Thursday, March 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place, our very own Phil Burke will lead a discussion on the problems of securing a “good death." of us have prepared the appropriate documents but getting hospitals and physicians to honor them is not an easy matter. Fear of legal action is one of the primary reasons.

The average medical costs incurred in the final medical episode amount to about $100,000 in the USA as a whole. However, in the state of Florida they average $300,000!  The reason is the proliferation of for-profit hospitals and high tech medical specialists who stand to gain by taking all possible measures and administering all possible tests. What they are doing is not “wrong” but it is not what most of us want and is not good for society as a whole.

The breakdown of the family doctor system means that we are likely to end up dealing with specialists who are unknown to us, without coordinated “patient oriented” care. It is very important to have someone who cares about us as an advocate in our final days.
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ELDER LAW---PREPARATION FOR THE END OF LIFE

On Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place, Gregory Herman-Giddens, a highly respected Chapel Hill attorney specializing in estate planning and probate law, will inform us about health care powers of attorney, living wills and advance directives, as they affect patient advocacy, and palliative and hospice care in North Carolina
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CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY SEMINAR

Have you thought about what you would do if you were unable to continue living in your own home due to medical concerns or frailty?  Have you found it difficult to understand when and how to apply to a Continuing Care Retirement Community and confused about which one, if any, would best suit your needs?

Get these answers at Fearrington Care’s CCRC’s Seminar Thursday, April 23, at the Gathering Place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Angel Dennison, Executive Director, Chatham Country Council on Aging will provide an overview and general information. Representatives of several local CCRC’s will be available to provide information about their own facilities and speak to you individually.

The NC Department of Insurance publishes an excellent, inclusive CCRC resource guide.
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SUPPORT GROUPS

Support Groups provide moral support, information and advice.

Support groups originated by Fearrington Cares:

Brain Injury
Parkinson’s Disease (patients and caregivers meet separately)

Independent support groups hosted by Fearrington Cares:

Peripheral Neuropathy
GreySheeters Anonymous
Grief
Alcoholics Anonymous

How can you get more information about a support group?

Call 542-6877.  Ask for the phone number of the contact person or group leader of the group you are interested in.

When do these support groups meet?

Meeting times are listed in the calendar section of the Fearrington Cares page in the FHA Newsletter each month.

How can I request that a new support group be started?

 Call Joyce Baird, Nurse, at 542-6877 or email  at fearringtoncaresATearthlink.net, or
 Call Allan Vesley, Chair, Service Development Committee at 545-9761, or email him at av57ATcornell.edu.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES

This committee collects information from local government, social service agencies and private fee-based businesses that are available to help Fearrington residents remain living at home independently as long as possible. This information is kept up to date in office files and online.

The Independent Living Resources files evolved from information a committee member compiled in order to keep her husband at home during an illness. The ILR files contain information about organizations outside of Fearrington Village that provide services for a fee. Committee members and the Administrative Assistant go through the files periodically to update and/or add information. Eventually, much of this information will also be available on the new web site.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR

Blood Pressure Clinic – Every Wednesday, 10am – Noon – Fearrington Cares Office

Grief Support Group –Every third Friday, March 20, 10 – 11:30 a.m. - Fearrington Cares Office

Parkinson’s Support Group –Wednesdays, March 11 and 25, 11:00 a.m., Fearrington Cares Office and Gathering Place

Brain Injury Support Group – Thursdays, March 12 and 26, 10:00 a.m., Fearrington Cares Office

Caregiver’s (Brain Injury Spouse’s) Support Group – Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Location alternates between Fearrington Cares and Gathering Place

AA Meeting – Every Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Fearrington Cares Office

Balance Testing/Screening –Thursday, March 5, 5-6:00 p.m., you must have an appointment – call 542-6877

Foot Clinic – Tuesday, March 10, 1-5:00 p.m., you must have an appointment – call 542-6877

Strength and Balance Class – Continues on Monday and Wednesday through April - You must be a class member to attend.
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PLAN AHEAD BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR APRIL 3

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive back at The Gathering Place on Friday, April 3, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Hospitals in our area use about 1600 blood products each day. One in ten persons entering the hospital needs blood!  Your gift truly can be life-giving. Please call Mary Stuneck at 542-9985 or e-mail her at MAStuneckAThotmail.com to make an appointment. There is easy parking available! Thank you!
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Dinah McAllister
542-4414
dinahATnc.rr.com

Dinah McAllister will edit the April  issue. The deadline is  Sunday, March 15.

Directory Editor; Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

Paul Niederer, Chair
Ron Davis, Wally Hill, Barbara Harris, Carol Kurtz, Marybeth Hauck, Linda Lang, David Hess, Faye Van Oyen, Wally Hill
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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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