FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

FHA ELECTION 2009

This notice is to bring residents up-to-date on the Annual Meeting and Election to be held November 15, 2009, in The Barn.

A social hour will start at 5:00 p.m. with a cash bar and refreshments.The business meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The following names will be on the ballot:

Ken Talbot;President
John Hammond;Vice President

The following names will be on the ballot as Directors:

Ken Benjamin;
Linda Lang
Shani Cohen
Mark Luftig
Jim Morlan

These are the names of those individuals who are running to fill seats on the Nominating Committee:

Bob Cherniak
Doug McAllister
Peter Thomas

Members of the Board who are continuing are Walter Jernigan, Leonard Kreisman and Carol Kurtz.

Residents who will NOT be able to attend the meeting can vote by absentee ballot by picking up and completing a ballot at the FHA office. Remember that there is only one vote per household. Biographical summaries of all those on the ballot will be available at the FHA office and also at the annual meeting at The Barn.
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Recent Village Break-in Serves As a Reminder

A few weeks ago, burglar(s) broke into a home in the Bush Creek section of Fearrington Village, gaining access through a window after failing to break through a basement door. Its unknown if any property was stolen and the case is actively under investigation by the Chatham County Sheriffs Department. Hopefully the criminal(s) will be caught and brought to justice soon. The unfortunate incident serves as a reminder to all of us to be ever-watchful for anyone and/or anything that looks unusual or out of place. Residents are encouraged to phone 911 to report any suspicious activity and record any descriptive information which could help the authorities with their efforts to apprehend those responsible. We live in a unique, wonderful place and its very easy to be lulled into a complacent life style, thinking that nothing as unsavory as burglary could happen in our neighborhood. But we have to be ever-mindful not only to watch for anything suspicious but also to lock our doors and windows.
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Tax Preparer Volunteers Needed

A number of Fearringtonians volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program run by the Orange County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The program serves the elderly and low-to-moderate income people of any age in Orange and Chatham counties by providing no cost completion of federal and state income tax forms. We are looking for additional volunteers to work primarily at our sites in Chatham County. No previous experience is necessary and training, materials and a computer program will be provided. Anyone with Spanish language skill would be particularly desirable as we serve the large Hispanic community in Chatham County. For more information, call Mike Cotter at 542-4414 or Reece Jones at 542-1598.
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

FEARRINGTON VILLAGE CAROLINA CLUB

The Fearrington Village Carolina Club holiday party will be Saturday, January 9, 2010 at The Carolina Club for a brunch. Details will follow by email and postcards. Contact Betty Owen at 542-2393with your questions.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS/WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

The Arts and Crafts and Women of Fearrington will have a holiday luncheon with entertainment on Wednesday, December 16, 11:30 a.m. at the General Store in Pittsboro.
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WEATHERSFIELD HOLIDAY PARTY!!

Put away your dusty grove sneakers and nibbling

food start polishing up your dressy shoes!! The Holiday Party is going to be

Friday, December 4, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. There will be a lovely sit-down dinner, wine, entertainment and a chance to get into the holiday spirit with friends and neighbors. Watch for your invitation in your baskets. Hope to see you there.

NEW BENCH AT MILLCROFT KIOSK

Thanks to the thoughtfulness and generosity of Rosalyn and Peter Smith a bench is now installed just off the connector path that goes from the kiosk area up to the Millcroft Path. The bench sits gently into the verge with dappled shade overhead providing a welcome respite for walkers or for those who want to stop and take in the beauty of the day.
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FALL HARVEST CRAFT SHOW

There will be a Fall Harvest Craft Show at Galloway Ridge Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Galloway Ridge. If you have any questions contact Brandi King at 545-2679.
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ARTS & CRAFTS, ETC.

What an exciting program is planned for the November Arts & Crafts meeting! On November 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place we will learn all about SHIFU, the art of fine weaving of thread manipulated from what was once a combination of handmade and fabricated paper sheets. Linelle Dickinson, who worked for 20 years in interior design, was introduced to this ancient art form in the Art Institute of Chicago and is one of only a handful of artists worldwide to practice Shifu. She has lectured across the country and has had numerous exhibitions of her work. Linelle is quite an accomplished artist who will share her interest in and commitment to this art form, display some of her exquisite pieces of sculptural shifu and provide a fascinating program. Come! Join us for a memorable presentation, news of our holiday, camaraderie and refreshments.

You don't have to be an artist or crafter to join--just have an appreciation of art in all its forms. Membership is $15.00, payable by CHECK ONLY to Arts & Crafts, Etc. Please include your telephone number and email address on your check and pay at the door or drop the check in the Arts & Crafts box at the Swim and Croquet kiosk.
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FEARRINGTON FILM CLUB

SHREK, our very first full length animated feature will be presented on Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. This Academy Award winning Love Story/Comedy is targeted to audiences of all ages. It took over four years and a staff of more than 100 professionals at t Dreamworks to create this film. No possible detail was overlooked. The advancements in computer technology, the story content, the voice cast... the most impressive ever assembled for any film, contributed to the success of this project. The critics called SHREK "Not just a brilliant animated feature, but a superb film at any level."

After the film we will show some bonus footage about the making of SHREK. Art Lituchy, VP of the film club (usually seen making popcorn for our members) will speak briefly about the film. He is an experienced graphic artist with a lifelong love for animation.
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TRAVEL CLUB

On November 18, at 7:15 p,m. in The Gathering Place, Dick and Ruth will present a program relating to their October 2008 visit to Kenya. Their video documents two weeks in a tent safari in the wilds of Kenya, where you will see nature close-up and dramatic. Part of the view is from a balloon ride over the Masai. You will also view rare footage of the great migration of wildebeests and zebra crossing the treacherous crocodile infested Mara River. This promises to be a fascinating program please join us.
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VETERANS OF FEARRINGTON

Thursday November 19, 7:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place the Veterans of Fearrington invite you to share in the experiences of Tsui Chi Hsii (Charlie Two Shoes), in person. As a 10-year-old boy in 1945, Charlie was befriended by a company of US Marines in China shortly after the end of World War II. They named him Charlie Two Shoes because his name was difficult to pronounce. When the Communists took over in 1949, Love Company was forced to leave and Charlie was left behind. Charlie refused to denounce his connection with the Marines and suffered at the hands of the Maoist government. After 35 years, seventeen as a political prisoner, he managed to contact some of his Marine friends who in turn, arranged to bring Charlie and his family to America. It was a dream coming true for a 10-year-old boy.

Charlie eventually settled in Chapel Hill and operated the Tsingtao Restaurant in Timberlyne Shopping Center for 20 years before retiring a few years ago. He is still in touch with the surviving members of Love Company.

A book was written in 1998 about Charlies experience called Charlie Two Shoes and the Marines of Love Company. If you have a copy of the book, or perhaps want to order one, Charlie will be happy to autograph it. After the program, enjoy a time of fellowship with coffee and refreshments. All are welcome!
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EVENTS AT MCINTYRES

Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Alex Ewing who will visit to read from Bravura! Lucia Chase and The American Ballet Theatre. Ewing offers the definitive story of one of the true pioneers in the world of American ballet. He is chancellor emeritus of the North Carolina School of the Arts and former general director of the Joffrey Ballet.

Tuesday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m. Author Event: Roy Williams The Fearrington Barn will host the very first stop on Coach Roy Williams' new book tour for Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court. Currently the head coach of the UNC Tar Heels Men's Basketball team, Roy Williams has won two NCAA Championships with the Tar Heels and brought his teams (both UNC and Kansas) to seven Final Fours. Coach Williams will be with us to talk about his book and then sign copies. This is the first day this book is on sale, so we recommend you call ahead and pre-order a copy because the demand will be high. Please note: in the interest of all the fans, Coach Williams will be signing copies of this new book only tonight and won't be able to sign any other books or memorabilia. One lucky attendee of this event will win a set of tickets to a UNC Basketball Game! You must be present to win.

Friday, November 6, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Mary Akers will read from Women Up On Blocks: Stories. Thirteen storiesedgy and alluringinexorably peel back the layers of the women they portray. Mary Akers fiction, poetry, and non-fiction have appeared in a number of national and international JOURNALS. She is a graduate of The College of William and Mary and the Queens University of Charlotte MFA program.

Saturday, November 14, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: David Wroblewski will read from the paperback release of his book The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, which was an Oprah Book Club Pick in hardcover. Part mystery, part family saga and part love story an unforgettable novel about the bond between a boy and his dogs. David Wroblewski is a master storyteller and his breathtaking scenes create a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language and a compulsively readable modern classic.

Sunday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Matthew Aaron Goodman will read from Hold Love Strong. In this poignant tale of self-discovery, a young man struggles to survive the New York City housing projects in the face of familial, communal and personal devastation. Matthew Goodman earned a B.A. degree in Literature from Brandeis University and an MFA from Emerson College. He has been a student of writing at the 92nd Street Y, Breadloaf Writers Conference and the Vermont Studio Center and has taught and worked in inner-city communities for years. Working hand-in-hand with formerly incarcerated men and women, he created The Leadership Alliance, a community empowerment project that unites community leaders and volunteer partners.

Friday, November 20, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Fred Chappell, legendary Southern writer and the author of more than twenty books of poetry and fiction has received dozens of major prizes including the Bollingen Prize in Poetry from Yale University and the Award in Literature from the National Institute of Arts and Letters.Now, in Ancestors and Others: New and Selected Stories, his long-awaited collection of new and selected stories, Chappell shows the depth and amazing breadth of his storytelling magic in a work that is certain to delight his legions of fans.

For further information please contact Sarah Matista at (919) 542-4000 ext. 270.
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WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON

Join us in the Gathering Place on Wednesday, November 18, at 3:00 p.m. to hear author Joanna Catherine Scott. Joanna's presentation, How An English Aussie Came To Be A Southern Novelist, promises to be as spell-binding as her many books, which have garnered awards and the praise of the literary world's most distinguished critics. She was born during an air raid over London to an actress mother and engineer father. The family survived to relocate to Australia. After a painful divorce, she came to the United States and created a whole new life. Her compassion for Death Row innocents, voiceless refugees and abandoned orphans has firmly imprinted her prolific writings. Hearing her life story from her own lips will be a captivating experience. Meet and greet begins at 2:30 p.m.

Book, Bake and Boutique Sale:Norma Berry, 542-4595, is accepting items during November for the sale which is scheduled for February 27, 2010. Call ahead to arrange a drop-off time.

Attention New Residents: The Women of Fearrington Welcome Committee will be hosting "Welcome Coffees" for new residents. Please contact Gretchen Redden at grsgsrATme.com or 545-0407 for the details of the next coffee.

Save the date: The Holiday Luncheon will be held December 16 at the General Store in Pittsboro.
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NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB

Fearrington readers are welcome to join a non-fiction book group that meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. We will meet November 18, at the home of Lillian Fraser-Reid, 595F Weathersfield, to discuss Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Our group reads books that help us understand the modern world, especially contemporary science, culture, biography and the environment. We are interested in well-researched books written by experts in their field. If you have questions and/or would like to join the group, call Dorothy Birnham at 542-4046.
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CALL FOR FEARRINGTON CRAFTERS

Spring is a wonderful time for cross pollination, so dust off your hammers, pliers, needles and other tools for the first Fearrington Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22, 2010!! This will be a chance to meet other crafters who share common interests and perhaps many of you will be willing to demonstrate your talents and share by starting a new group. All crafters are welcome to show and tell and/or show and sell!

This event will be open to all Fearrington residents. If you plan to display your handiwork, please submit an application by January 15, 2010. For applications and further information, contact Nancy Cherniak at NancyATCherniak.org or call 542-2567.
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FEARRINGTON GARDEN CLUB

Our November meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, at 3:15 p.m. at the Gathering Place. This month's program is Flower Arrangement with four beautiful arrangements being designed by our own Master Gardening Judge Ruth Moleski. Her designs, as well as our wine and cheese refreshments, should get us into the holiday spirit. We will have no December monthly meeting.

Hopefully everyone has seen the latest Clippings issue online at the FHA website. Please feel free to submit photos and articles to Dorothy Swartz.

Our dues are $16 per person, $25 per couple for a yearly membership and $5 for a guest. Please pay your dues promptly so we can continue to have great speakers. A check is preferable to cash as it makes our meeting start faster!

Check out the November Clippings issue for the latest information of upcoming events.Please join us.
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AM BOOK CLUB

Join the AM Book Club to discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. We will meet on Wednesday, November 18, at 10:00 a.m. in McIntyres Book Store. All residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge are welcome to participate. Please contact Jane Ross at 542-3210 if you have any questions.
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BELL RINGERS AWAKE

For over 10 years now, Fearringtonians have rung the Bell for Salvation Army at Christmastime. We will again be ringing at Lowes Food Store at Chatham Crossing and we need your help. We have 81 time slots to fill, in increments of one and a half hours each, and we ask you to please sign up to ring the bell.

The Salvation Army has supplied emergency rent and housing, utility payments, prescription aid, clothing assistance or food assistance to some 1000 needy individuals in Chatham County. All the money collected in Chatham County, stays in Chatham County.

Homelessness is expensive and difficult for the community and disheartening for the individual or family suffering from this circumstance. By alleviating some of their financial struggle during these critical times, they can help eliminate the greater burden of homelessness. Please call Raoul Leuteritz at 545-9519 or Bob Holton at 545-0810 to sign up for your favorite time slot.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

Join us Wednesday, November 11, to taste seasonal honeys and to learn more about bees. Our speaker is Beekeeper Lori Hawkins who will share with us her passion for bees: their habits and habitats, their honey production and their importance to people worldwide.

Lori is an experienced beekeeper and a member of the Chatham County Beekeepers Association. As much as she loves her bees, she also loves to talk with others about the art and science of beekeeping.

Guests are always welcome at our monthly meetings, which start at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place with appetizers, wine and/or punch followed by a potluck dinner and a short program. Attendees are invited to bring a potluck dish to share. In honor of bees, consider making something that contains your favorite honey. You do not have to be a strict vegetarian to attend, but all dishes are vegetarian and contain no meat, fowl, seafood or gelatin. Annual dues are $10, payable to Maggie Gaudet, and there is no fee for meetings. Guests should call Janet Jorgenson or Jim Morlan at 545-0373 before the meeting. Remember to bring place settings and your beverage of choice.
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GREAT DECISIONS

Our investigation of American Foreign Policy is about to get even more foreign. In the larger scheme of things, Astronomy is the outer reaches of foreign policy. With the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers are probing the universe in a way unprecedented in history. We are fortunate to have Dr. Frederic H. Chaffee as our speaker and he will explore how the universe began, how it evolved, its ultimate fate and how we tiny humans fit into it all. Dr. Chaffee is well qualified to address these and other questions. He was head of the Keck Laboratory in Hawaii which has the largest telescope in the world. He will share his beautiful slides with us. This presentation is a treat not to be missed so come to the Gathering Place on November 12, at 1:30 p.m.

Great Decisions is free and open to all, so bring your friends for this extraordinary afternoon. If you have any questions, call Caroline Talbot at 542-9986 or email at kctalboyATaol.com.
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HAVURAH

On Tuesday, November 10, at 8:00 p.m., at The Gathering Place, Sheva Zucker will address the Fearrington Havurah. title of her talk is "Why Yidddish?" last appeared before the group two years ago and was very well received, both due to her love of the Yiddish language and her mastery of the subject.

Ms. Zucker is the author of the textbooks Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature and Culture, Vols. I and II. She has taught Yiddish and Jewish literature for many years at Duke University and in the Uriel Weinreich Summer Program under the auspices of Columbia University and the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York City. several years she was the translation editor of the Pakn Treger, the magazine of the National Yiddish Book Center, and she writes about women in Yiddish literature. She is currently the executive director of the League for Yiddish and the editor of its magazine, Afn shvel.

This event will commence with refreshments at 7:15 p.m. and Ms. Zucker's talk will be at 8:00 p.m. always, guests and visitors are welcome. call Bob Glass at 542-1426 with any questions.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

Join us for a friendly ACBL-sanctioned game. Master Points and become a Life Master. will meet only twice this month, on November 4 and 11, at 1:00 p.m. in The Gathering Place. There will be an optional lesson offered at 12:30 p.m. November 4. For more information or partners. Dorothy Samitz at 542-6811 or Lilyan Levine at 545-0303.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Come join the fun on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. for mixed doubles. All levels are welcome. Please remember that proper tennis shoes [white soles] are required. New members are always welcome. Please contact Stan Duberman at 542-0713 if you are interested.

Congratulations to Bob Singer and Gene Stuneck who won their division, age 70 to 75, at the State Senior Games in September.
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HUNGER WALK TEAM READY TO GO

Many thanks to the Fearrington and Galloway Ridge residents who are supporting our 2009 Fearrington Chatham Hunger Walk team. This is the 21st year for the countywide event which is being held on Sunday, November 1, in Pittsboro. Team members include: Jim Abrahamson, Linda Baugh, Karen Betman, Sharon Cournoyer, Rhoda Davis, Don DeVore, Sue Ferguson, Gregory Flood, Kitty Flood, Yuergen Goldhagen, Barbara Harris, Jerry Kaylie, Bob Kelley, John McBride, Carolyn Mottola, Joe Mottola, Ingrid Parish and Marci Whittaker.

If you would like to join the team, please contact Linda Baugh at 542-9844. Donations may be given to Carol Schachner at 575 Woodbury or mailed to CORA Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1326, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Your tax-deductible check should be made payable to CORA Food Pantry with 2009 Hunger Walk in the memo line. Your contribution will help us continue to provide for these less fortunate neighbors. Thank you again for your support
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NOVEMBER INSTALLMENT OF THE 100 MILE FILM SERIES

Tuesday November 24, 7:00 p.m. in the Barn is a showing of Love Lived on Death Row (84 minutes). Pittsboro filmmaker Linda Booker's documentary chronicles the remarkable story of the Syriani siblings journey from hate and anger to love and forgiveness for their father who murdered their mother in 1990. After 14 years of estrangement, their miraculous reconciliation led them to a campaign for his clemency that captured the nations attention on The Larry King Show.

Prior to the film there will be a theatrical reading of For Strong Women, a poem by award-winning author Marge Piercy, on behalf of women who have survived violence or loss and held on to a deep capacity to love. After the screening there will be a question and answer period with filmmaker Linda Booker.
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FICTION INTO FILM (AT GALLOWAY RIDGE)

Our next program will be East of Eden by John Steinbeck and will take place Thursday, November 19, at 1:00 p.m. in the Galloway Ridge auditorium. The book explores themes of depravity, beneficence, love, the struggle for acceptance, greatness, the capacity for self-destruction, guilt and freedom. It ties these themes together with references to the book of Genesis, chapter 4, the story of Cain and Abel. McIntyres has ordered extra copies of the book and will offer a 20% discount if you tell them it is for our film group. Everyone is welcome and there is no admission charge. If you have questions you can contact Jane Kaufman, the discussion leader, at 533-3056.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

GRADUATE STUDENTS TO SPEAK

AAUW is pleased to have at its November 21st meeting two female graduate students at UNC-CH who have received fellowships from AAUW to complete their doctorates. Ms.Hollie S. Mann, an American Fellow, is in the Political Science Department and is a third year PhD student working on the topic: Caring and the Work of Politics: A Critical Theory of Embodied Care. Ms. Kimberly Francis, an International Fellow from Canada, is in the Music Department and her project is: Mediating Modern Music: Nadia Boulanger Constructs Igor Stravinsky. Both topics sound very interesting; come hear what these women have to say.

This event will be held at the Seymour Senior Center,2551 Homestead Road, off Martin Luther King Blvd. (formerly Airport Road)in Chapel Hill, starting at 9:30 a.m., Saturday morning, November 21. The talks by. Ms. Mann and Ms. Francis will begin at 10:00 a.m. For those who need a ride or further information, please call Jean Green, 545-0941, or Robin Bowyer, 542-4891. This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and is FREE. Coffee and Refreshments will be served.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, December 5, will be the AAUW-CH Holiday Luncheon at the Carolina Inn.
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UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION

As the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression continues to wreak havoc on the United States', all American eyes have understandably been focused on what is happening here. But in today's close-knit world, the U.S. economy - and for that matter our own personal ones - are also intimately affected by developments throughout the world. Yet,' weve heard very little about the international ramifications of what hasto be called the Global Economic Crisis.

Mark Nance, Teaching Assistant Professor in Political Science at NCSU, who has studied the financial crisis gripping both Europe and the United States, will discuss the differing international responses to the crisis and how the problem "out there" relates to the United States and vice versa.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 18, from noon until 2:00 p.m. at Carolina Meadows 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 for reservations is Friday13. Further information you can contact Jerry Berke at berkonuATmindspring.com.
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CAROLINA MEADOWS SILENT AUCTION

Bring your family and friends to the Carolina Meadows auditorium on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a silent auction. Carolina Meadows residents will donate hundreds of quality items to be auctioned and you will find furniture, china, kitchen, garden things, jewelry, antiques and much more, all offered at bargain prices. Payment will be by check or cash only. For information, call Don Stedman at 967-9355.
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PITTSBORO RELAY FOR LIFE KICK-OFF

Learn how to celebrate more birthdays at the Pittsboro Relay For Life Kick-off Celebration on Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging, 365 NC Hwy 87. The guest speaker will be Mr. Robert Logan, Superintendent of Chatham County Public Schools.

The theme for this years Relay For Life is Celebrating More Birthdays, a reflection of the American Cancer Societys recent launch of its The Official Sponsor Of Birthdays campaign, which highlights the ways the organization saves lives and strives to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. The Kick-off Celebration in Pittsboro is open to everyone who wants to learn how to create a team, volunteer, participate or sponsor the Relay For Life scheduled for May, 2010, at Northwood High School.

For additional information on starting a team, participating as a survivor or making donations, please visit the new Relay web site at relayforlife.org/pittsboro.
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FEARRINGTON CARES

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

THREE ELECTED TO FC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chris Kehrer will assume the role of vice president in 2010. Chris was a partner with her husband Ken for 25 years in a research and consulting business whose clients include large banks, life insurance companies and financial services firms. Her strengths are in organization, communication, project management, survey design and analysis, and writing.

Charles Waldren will become board secretary in 2010. After an academic career in biophysics and the effects of environmental agents on genetic diseases, he was recruited in 2001 by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences as Chief Scientist/Chief of Research for the Radiation Effects Research Foundation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.

Deanna Kitay will take on a new board position, Community Liaison, immediately. She is a former faculty member and researcher in neuroscience at University of Virginia School of Medicine and University of Texas at Galveston. She is also a licensed instrument fixed wing pilot who has served as a consultant on aero-medical physiology and human factors in airport development.
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NURSES NOTES

Medicare Part-D Review

Starting Nov. 15, Joe Geoghegan will again be helping Medicare recipients review their plans and alternative options for prescription coverage under Part-D. Many prescription plans have made changes that could affect your pocketbook and not in a positive way! Call Fearrington Cares (542-6877) to schedule your free 1/2 hour appointment. If both you and your spouse need to review plans, you will need two appointments. Bring your Medicare card and list of current medications to your appointment. If you met with Joe last year, also bring the paperwork from your previous review.

Do you want to be a safe driver?

If so, the AARP Safe Driving course is for you! Joe Geoghegan will again be teaching this one-day class to Fearrington residents who want to refresh their driving knowledge. The class will be held on Nov. 20 from 9 am 1 pm in the Gathering Place. The cost is $10; checks should be made out to AARP. Call Fearrington Cares (542-6877) to register. We hope to see better driving in the village after the class!

Caregivers Support Groups to Expand

A new Caregivers Support Group is being formed to complement the current ones for Brain Injury and Parkinsons Disease. This will be an all purpose group, focusing on general caregiving issues that apply to all caregivers. If you are currently a caregiver and want to meet on a regular basis with neighbors to support one another, please contact Joyce Baird, Nurse Manager, at 542-6877. Given sufficient interest (4-6 people), the new group will begin meeting in early 2010.

Help Grant a Childs Wish this Holiday Season

Fearrington Cares volunteer nurses and receptionists will again collect holiday toys for Chatham county foster children. This year, children will create a wish list of gifts which they hope to receive. We are sponsoring 25 children this year; each child will receive three gifts that total no more than $100. Individuals or groups wishing to adopt a child can come to the Fearrington Cares office beginning Nov. 1 and find out what specific items have been requested. Unwrapped gifts must be delivered to Fearrington Cares no later than Thurs., Dec. 10, for transport to Pittsboro Department of Social Services. Lets show the children of Chatham how much Fearrington Cares!

Balance Class Coming in February

A twice weekly eight-week balance program will be offered in February, 2010, in partnership with the Duke Center for Living at Galloway Ridge. The exact date will be announced soon. This free program can be a lifesaver since it's designed to help prevent injuries resulting from falls. Call Fearrington Cares now (542-6877) and place your name on the balance class list for 2010.

Good reasons to develop better balance are:

More than 1/3 of adults 65 and older fall each year.

Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths.

Most fractures among older adults are due to falls.

The rate of fall-related deaths has risen significantly over the last decade.

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WALK FEARRINGTON UPDATE:

Over 7,400 miles have been logged by Fearrington Village walkers. By heading east, they would be in Kabul, Afghanistan, by now not a safe place to stay. So keep walking and log in your miles at the Fearrington Cares office to continue our walk around the globe. Were 1/3 of the way there!!
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FEARRINGTON CARES COMPUTER HELP GROUP

A small group of volunteers has agreed, on a trial basis, to assist residents with specific computer issues. This assistance includes suggesting reference materials to help you choose a computer or accessory; helping to set up computers or accessories; software installation; giving advice on data transfer, virus prevention, and internet security; suggesting software training classes; and general troubleshooting. This group CANNOT remove viruses, repair hardware, or provide software training.

If you need help, please call the Fearrington Cares office and leave your name, phone number, type of computer (Mac or PC), and a brief description of your need. Our group is small, with limited capacity and availability; we will respond as quickly as we can.
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FREE COURSE ON LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS

"Healthy Living" a course designed to help persons who are dealing with a chronic illness live better and self-manage their conditions will be offered on six consecutive Tues. afternoons 1:30 4 p.m. beginning Jan. 19, 2010, at the Gathering Place. This free course is provided by Fearrington Cares in partnership with Triangle J Area Agency on Aging and the Chatham County Council on Aging.

Co-leaders are Jane Armstrong, MSW, and Judith Barrett, MD, professionals trained in using evidence-based information developed through Stanford University. Topics will include techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation; appropriate use of medications; nutrition and exercise; effective communication; and making informed choices.

For more information and to register, e-mail Jane at jarmstrongATtjcog.org or call 558-9341 by Jan. 15. The class number is limited. Those dealing with chronic conditions as well as those close to them are invited.
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE GATHERING PLACE

Declutter for REAL Life Thurs., Nov. 5, 1:30 pm

Have you recently moved or tried to clear out a spare room? Is it time to get rid of stuff from the past? Jane Armstrong and Michelle Duncan, members of the National Association of Professional Organizers, will share their methods for getting rid of the stuff that is keeping you from enjoying life the way that you want.
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HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR AGING IN PLACE FRI., NOV. 13, 1:30 PM

Is your beloved home a safe environment for aging in place? Have you thought about small changes that could have a big impact? Come hear two local pros who have advice to offer on simple modifications for those who have mobility and balance challenges.

Travis Blake is CEO of NC Building Co. They can provide the installation and construction of a number of features designed to improve the quality of life at home for senior and disabled homeowners.

Stan Pomeranz is a partner in LightTech, a full service lighting design consulting firm. He says lighting in our homes can have a profound effect on the quality of our life. Proper illumination may compensate for many age-related changes in the visual system. A sixty-year-old needs ten times as much light as a normal twenty-year-old to perform the same seeing task with equal speed and accuracy.
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IN MEMORIAM MARILYN FRIES BAND

A good friend and extraordinary lady, Marilyn Fries Band, passed away on September 29, 2009. Marilyn lived in Fearrington Village for 20 years and was a dedicated Fearrington Cares volunteer that entire time. She also volunteered extensively for FHA.

Marilyn was pivotal in the movement to inform Fearrington about local agencies that are available to help people who choose to age in place. This helped expand the philosophy and direction of Fearrington Cares from that of providing a temporary helping hand to also assisting residents and caregivers who are dealing with long-term, ongoing health issues.

Marilyn and Karen McGrain were solely responsible for developing and maintaining FCs extensive office files on Independent Living Resources. Marilyn added to and revised this information until last summer.

FHA joins FC in paying tribute to her memory.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR:

Blood Pressure Clinic Every Wed., 10 am Noon, Fearrington Cares Office.

Grief Support Group Every third Fri., Nov. 20, 10-11:30 am, Fearrington Cares Office.

Parkinsons Support Group (and spouses) Nov. 11 and 25, 11 am, Gathering Place/Fearrington Cares Office.

Brain Injury Support Group Every Thurs., 10 am, Fearrington Cares Office.

Caregivers (Brain Injury Spouses) Support Group Every Thurs., 10 am, Gathering Place Call Joyce Baird at 542-6877 to inquire about this group.

AA Meeting Every Wed., 7 pm, Fearrington Cares Office.

Foot Clinic Tues., Nov. 10, 1-5 pm You must have an appointment; call 542-6877.

Seasonal Flu Shots Tues., Nov. 10, 9 am 1 pm, Gathering Place.
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MUSIC EVENTS

VILLAGE VOICES AND HARMONY GRITS PRESENT THEIR HOLIDAY CONCERT DECEMBER 9

Come neighbors, come gather, this season of joy! The Village Voices and Harmony Grits will present their annual holiday concert Wednesday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn.

Songs of cheer, of hope and of holiday joy will help start your holiday season in the perfect manner. Directed by Matt Fry and accompanied by Ruth Bierhoff, the groups will sing numbers both separately and together to offer a festive and inspiring program.

New this year is the Patron Ticket see details below. Our regular admission charge is $5 per person. This event is always much-anticipated and very well attended so be sure to arrive in time for a good seat.
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BECOME A CONCERT PATRON

How would you like having a good seat reserved for you, being served wine and a plate of delicious hors doeuvres and sharing inside info about the singers from director Matt Fry? As a Patron of The Village Voices and Harmony Grits Holiday Concert you could enjoy this extra TLC for a modest in-advance fee of $15. You can arrive any time youd like before 7:25 p.m. and be assured that a reserved seat will be ready and waiting for you - guaranteed. Only fifty patron seats are available and it will be on a first-come-first-reserved basis. Reservations will be accepted beginning Sunday, November 1, by delivering a check, made payable to Village Voices, to Sandy Kelley at 547 Weathersfield.
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CONCERT SERIES TO PRESENT PIANO TRIO

For its second concert of the season, The Fearrington Concert Series will present The Mendelssohn Piano Trio in its Fearrington debut. The concert will take place on Sunday, November 8, at 3:00 p.m., at the Gathering Place.

The trio includes Ya-Ting Chang, piano, Peter Sirotin, violin, and Fiona Thompson, cello. Currently, the ensemble-in-residence for Washington DCs Embassy Series, Messiah College, is one of the most exciting young groups on the national and international scene. Chang is from Taiwan; Sirotin, from Russia; and Thompson, from England. Recent performance highlights include: National Concert Hall, Taipei, Taiwan; National Gallery of Arts, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Embassy Concert Series and many others.

The Washington Post has described the groups Brahms cycle of piano trios and piano quartets presented by the Embassy Series as unfathomably beautiful, transcendent and electrifying. Their fourth and fifth CDs have just been released under the Centaur label with music of Suk, Smetana and Mendelssohn.

The Concert Series is a subscription series. Non-subscribers may attend the concert, seats available, by coming to the Gathering Place shortly before 3 p.m. The charge is $15.
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FHA NEWS

FALL CLEANUP

November 16 -- November 20, 2009

Notice to Phases I V, Weathersfield, The Woods, Bush Creek, Bradford Place, Upper Stoneview and Woodham These are all areas where the FHA contractor mows the sides of the roadway and the newer streets that are mowed by Fitch Creations contractor.

Please have your yard waste out by the roadway by Sunday evening, November 15. because there will be only one pickup in each area.

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 for other 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, November 16, 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.

Any questions should be directed to the FHA Business Office at 542-1603.
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2010 HANDBOOK & DIRECTORY COMING UPDATES NEEDED!!

Efforts are being made to get the 2010 Handbook & Directory out nearer to the beginning of the year than has been done in the past. The goal is to have it out to residents around mid-January. I encourage residents, whether owners or renters, to make certain their listing is accurate. The online directory at the FHA website is kept up to date and should have correct listings. Please check your listing and send any corrections to me as soon as possible. If you are new to Fearrington and have not yet provided information for the directory please do so as well. Service Group boards, Area Captains and organization heads should also make certain that I have their current information. All corrections and new listings can be submitted by completing an information sheet at the FHA office, by calling me at 542-4414, or by sending an e-mail to: joannenmikeAThotmail.com. Please also feel free to call with any questions or suggestions for improving the directory or the handbook.

As in past years, a proof of the directory sections will be available for review in the FHA Hospitality Center, this year from December 1 to 16. Thanks for your assistance. Mike Cotter, Directory Editor
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Dinah McAllister
542-4414
dinahATnc.rr.com

Dinah McAllister edited this issue. Mary Hammond will edit the December issue and the deadline is Sunday, November 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
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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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