SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 ADMINISTRATOR ON CALL: SAM WORLEY, 386-658-3333
“The mission of Advent Christian Village, Inc. is to express Christ’s love by providing compassionate care and quality comprehensive services for senior adults, families with special needs, and children, in a secure, supportive residential setting and in the surrounding communities.”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FLU VACCINES ARE HERE Flu vaccines have arrived, and there are many opportunities for you to get your shot! You can schedule an appointment to get your flu shot at the clinic on Wednesday afternoons or Friday mornings by calling 658-5300. You can also receive your flu shot at any scheduled clinic appointment. You don’t want to make the long bus trip to the clinic? We’ve got you covered! Flu shots will be given in the DR on Oct. 6 and 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We anticipate COVID booster shots in the coming weeks, but please don’t let that delay you from getting your flu shot. There is currently no recommendation to wait between receiving these vaccines. So come on, everyone! Let’s get our shots and keep our community safe and healthy this flu season!
Keri Hilliard, VP for Health Services
COVID UPDATE FROM ACV HEALTH SERVICES
While COVID is still prevalent across the nation, we thought it would be a good time to issue some reminders and information to help all of us at ACV remain safe and healthy. Vaccination remains the single most effective way to protect yourself from serious illness caused by
the COVID-19 virus. Vaccines are readily available for no cost at various locations throughout the community including the local departments of health, and at pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS and Publix. Transportation to Live Oak to receive the vaccine is available for no charge by calling Member Services at 658-5400. There are currently three different vaccines available, and all are safe, effective and reduce the risk of severe illness. The Pfizer-BioNTech has full FDA approval while the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved under an Emergency Use Authorization and are expected to receive full FDA approval as well. The CDC does not recommend one vaccine over another. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last month that booster shots will be available beginning the week of Sept. 20. Booster shots can be given eight months after an individual’s second dose of the vaccine. Vaccines are NOT interchangeable so whatever brand of vaccine you initially received will be the same brand you will receive for the booster. Those who received the COVID vaccine in early 2021 are likely to be the first people eligible for a booster. This includes health care providers, residents of long-term care facilities, and other adults. ACV is working with Walgreens to set up another vaccination clinic at ACV for administering booster shots. An announcement will be made once those details are finalized.
NEW MEMBER Nancy Lange of Live Oak has moved to DH. Her mailing address is P.O. Box 4275.
TRANSFER Katie Khan has transferred from RW to RV. Her new mailing address is P.O. Box 4611.
Friday 9/17 8:30–11:00 a.m. Suwannee County Veterans’ Services—MS 9:30 a.m. Bible Study—BC 2:00 p.m. Sit ‘N Stitch—CH Saturday 9/18 2:00 p.m. Movie Matinee—OPR Sunday 9/19 9:40 a.m. Worship Service—VC 11:00 a.m. First Principles C.E. Class—DR 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship—BC Monday 9/20 9:00 a.m. GriefShare Meeting—VC Children’s Suite 2:00–5:00 p.m. Ceramics—PCS 3:00 p.m. Shutterbug Camera Club—OPR Tuesday 9/21 8:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—VC Room 5 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study—CCC Multipurpose Room 10:00 a.m. Pastor Rick’s Bible Study—OPR 2:00 p.m. Garden Club—SMR Wednesday 9/22 8:45 & 9:00 a.m. Bus Trip: Publix—CH & DH 9:00–11:00 a.m. Ceramics Shop Elves—PCS 10:00 a.m. VCBI: How to Study the Scriptures—BC 1:00 p.m. Bridge Club—OPR 1:15 & 1:30 p.m. Bus Trip: Walmart—CH & DH 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting—BC 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal—VC Thursday 9/23 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Village Artists Guild—CB 10:00 a.m. VCBI: New Testament Epistles—VC Room 5 Friday 9/24 9:30 a.m. Bible Study—BC 2:00 p.m. Sit ‘N Stitch—CH
BA Butterfield Acres BC Bixler Chapel CB Chriss Building CH Carter House CCC Copeland Community Center CMC Copeland Medical Center
DH Dowling House DM Dacier Manor DMA Dowling Manor DR Depot Room ET Edgewood Terrace GSC Good Samaritan Center
IC Information Center JKPL Jo Kennon Public Library MS Member Services OPR Old Pavilion Room PCS Polk Ceramics Shop POP Park of the Pines
RDR Rumph Dining Room RV Smith Riverview Apartments RW River Woods SMR Sawmill Room VC The Village Church VS Village Square
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Flu shots are becoming available in the area at this time. The Copeland Clinic will begin administering flu vaccines in the coming weeks. There is currently no requirement for a waiting period between the administrations of the COVID vaccine and the flu vaccine. This is a decision to be made with your medical provider. COVID is still a very real threat in our community. Continue to wear a mask when indoors, and perform frequent hand hygiene. If you have been exposed to someone with COVID or are showing symptoms of COVID, please call your medical provider for further instructions. Please consider receiving the vaccine if you have not already done so. Vaccination is the best hope we have for ending the COVID pandemic.
Thank you, Keri Hilliard Vice President for Health Services
ACV EVENTS
SUWANNEE COUNTY VETERANS’ SERVICE
Friday, Sept. 17, 8:30–11:00 a.m. - MS Suwannee County Veterans’ Service Officer (CVSO) Lee Abersold will be in the MS conference room from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, to discuss VA benefits. He is also available by phone at 364-3403.
MOVIE MATINEE Saturday, Sept. 18, 2:00 p.m. - OPR
Advertising agent Tony Marvin devises a campaign for Todhunter’s Imperial Pineapples to select a “Pineapple Girl” to find romance in Hawaii for three weeks, and later relate her adventures in print. When the girl they select fails to find romance, Tony is pressured into providing it. 1937 musical. 89 mins. Not rated. The Village Church is able to show this movie because it is covered by their CVLI license, which also prohibits the advertisement of the movie’s title and actors’ names.
SHUTTERBUG CAMERA CLUB Monday, Sept. 20, 3:00 p.m. - OPR
The next meeting of the Shutterbug Camera Club will be Monday, Sept. 20, at 3:00 p.m. in the OPR. This is a gathering of ACV members and employees who enjoy photography. Please bring any questions and photo problems so we can help. Please bring some photos to share with the members. We all like to see what and where others are taking photos. Please share with the members your favorite or newest place to take photos. See you all at the gathering! Any questions about the meeting, contact Gary Kueppers at 586-6442 or [email protected].
GARDEN CLUB Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2:00 p.m. - SMR
The Garden Club will meet Sept. 21 at 2:00 p.m. in SMR. The summer break is over, so we are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting!
LIVE! AT DOWLING PARK ARTIST SERIES CON BRIO STRING QUARTET Friday, Sept. 30, 7:00 p.m. - VC
The Con Brio quartet is comprised of four international string musicians hailing from Russia, Ukraine, Mexico and Uzbekistan. Its members are currently part of the Palm Beach Symphony, Symphony of the Americas, Florida Grand Opera, Atlantic Classical Orchestra, and
Palm Beach Pops. As soloists and orchestra players, each of these musicians has performed in countries around the world. Con Brio is based in south Florida and travels nationally for performances. Individual tickets can be purchased from the ACV cashier’s office and at the event, as space allows, for $15 (ACV member) and $20 (non-member), or season passes can be purchased at the cashier’s office for $110 (ACV member) and $150 (non-member) through Sept. 30 (season pass prices reduce after each concert). Those with season passes may also attend the Community Concerts of Lake City free of charge. Call 658-5400 for more information.
EVENTS HERE AND THERE
JO KENNON PUBLIC LIBRARY 386-658-2670
Monday, Wednesday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday Face coverings are encouraged inside the library.
Library Card Sign-Up Month September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Lost your library card? No problem! FREE replacement cards are available during the month of September!
As the Page Turns Book Club The As the Page Turns book club will be meeting to discuss this month’s selection, Sarah Bailey’s The Dark Lake, on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 10:00 a.m.
Kids Corner September brings images of fall leaves and cooler weather! We’re ready to kick off our fall-inspired activities. Children, tweens, and teens ages five years to 15 years old are invited to Kids Corner this Saturday at 11:00 a.m.! The craft this week is DIY scratch art. Please be aware that this project involves paint. Younger children are welcome with an adult. Registration is required and is limited to six children. Call or stop in the JKPL to register.
Take and Make Kits September take and make kits are available. September’s spice is lemongrass. On Sept. 24 at 12:00 noon, we will demonstrate how to cook with this spice on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. The origami kit this month features the national reptile of India: the fierce king cobra. Pick up a kit and follow the instructions to create this slithery serpent.
On Display We’re batting a thousand with the homage to baseball on display this month. John Day has hit one out of the park with his collection of memorabilia that he has lent to the JKPL. Keep your eye on the ball — a signed Ken Griffey Jr. ball, that is. Step up to the plate, er case, to see the baseball glove that was discovered years ago under the floorboards of DH. These and other great baseball mementos can be seen through the end of the month. So take a seventh-inning stretch, and come to the JKPL to see this major league collection!
BUS TRIPS
If you wish to ride the ACV bus on these trips, you must contact the IC to sign up — in person, or by phone at 658-3333. For the time being, everyone riding either bus is required to wear a mask. It is also requested that you continue to wear your mask while off the bus while away from ACV.
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Please be considerate of those who have allergies and limit your use of perfumes, aftershaves, and colognes when riding the bus.
WEEKLY LIVE OAK SHOPPING TRIPS There is no charge for Village members to participate in the regular weekly Live Oak shopping trips. If you have questions, call MS at 658-5400. If you ride to town to shop one week, expect to be put on the waiting list if you sign up again the very next week to give those who did not go the week before priority. Please remember to bring your own bags to Walmart and Publix to assist in keeping everyone’s purchases separate. Sept. 22, Wednesday morning, Publix, leave
from CH at 8:45 a.m. and DH at 9:00 a.m. Leave from Publix at approximately 11:30 a.m.; return to the Village at noon.
Sept. 22, Wednesday afternoon, Walmart only, leave CH at 1:15 p.m. and DH at 1:30 p.m. Leave from Walmart at approximately 4:00 p.m.; return to the Village at 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 29, Wednesday morning, Publix, leave from CH at 8:45 a.m. and DH at 9:00 a.m. Leave from Publix at approximately 11:30 a.m.; return to the Village at noon.
Sept. 29, Wednesday afternoon, Walmart only, leave CH at 1:15 p.m. and DH at 1:30 p.m. Leave from Walmart at approximately 4:00 p.m.; return to the Village at 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 6, Wednesday morning, Walmart, leave from CH at 8:45 a.m. and DH at 9:00 a.m. Leave from Walmart at approximately 11:30 a.m.; return to the Village at noon.
Oct. 6, Wednesday afternoon, Publix only, leave CH at 1:15 p.m. and DH at 1:30 p.m. Leave from Publix at approximately 4:00 p.m.; return to the Village at 4:30 p.m.
SHUTTLE BUS UNAVAILABLE Please note that the shuttle bus will be unavailable the following dates and times: Monday, Sept. 27, 11:15 a.m. until after lunch Monday, Oct. 11 and 25, 11:15 a.m. until after
lunch Monday, Nov. 8 and 29, 11:15 a.m. until after lunch
DEPARTMENT, SHOP AND CLUB NEWS
THE VILLAGE CHURCH Rev. Sam Worley
Church Office - 658-5344 - P.O. Box 4314 Find our church services on Facebook and YouTube as
“The Village Church at Advent Christian Village”
SERMON: “Staying the Course” TEXT: Daniel 6:1–28 SPEAKER: Rev. Sam Worley
We are saddened to report the death of former ACV houseparent, VC youth pastor, elder, and friend, Rev. Jim Gilroy. Jim fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, Sept. 13, with his wife, Cheryl, at his side. We are blessed to have known Jim as he served the Lord among us. The following VC groups are meeting this week:
Friday, Sept. 17 9:30 a.m. – Bible Study – Tom Spannagle (BC)
Sunday, Sept. 19 9:40 a.m. – VC Worship Service 11:00 a.m. – First Principles C.E. Class (DR) 6:00 p.m. – Evening Worship (BC)
Monday, Sept. 20 9:00 a.m. – GriefShare Meeting (VC Children’s Suite)
Please note time change — was 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 21 8:30 a.m. – Men’s Bible Study - Paul Cochrane (VC
Room 5)
Wednesday, Sept. 22 10:00 a.m. – VCBI - Michael Saunders (VC Room 5) 6:00 p.m. – Prayer Meeting (BC) 6:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal (VC)
Thursday, Sept. 23 10:00 a.m. – VCBI - Paul Cochrane (VC Room 5)
Friday, Sept. 24 9:30 a.m. – Bible Study – Donald B. Wrigley (BC)
MEMBER SERVICES James Sutter–386-658-5400
Joan Wittman occasionally plays oldies on the piano during lunch in the dining room. Going forward, we will advertise what days Joan is planning to play so that when you are considering eating in RDR, you can know when there will be piano music. Look on the FNN menu for music notes beside the days Joan is planning to play. Her next scheduled day is Sunday, Sept. 19. A Village member who enjoys riding his bike is interested in riding with others. If you are interested in being part of a bike-riding group, call MS at 658-5400. As you probably noticed, the coloring page and the puzzles page are appearing less frequently in the FNN as more normal content returns. On weeks where there are no puzzles in the FNN, you may stop by MS to pick up the puzzle page that would have been included if space had allowed.
Member Services Tip of the Week It was brought to my attention that I did not specify where you can get a REAL ID in last week’s tip. REAL IDs are licenses to drive and state-issued ID cards, so they are attainable from a Florida Driver License and Motor Vehicle Service Center. Prior to the pandemic, the FLOW (Florida Licensing On Wheels) mobile came to ACV each month to issue licenses and IDs. As far as we have been told by the county, the FLOW mobile that used to come to ACV is not currently available, so you will have to visit either the Live Oak Service Center on Pine Ave. or the Madison Service Center on Pinckney St. to obtain a REAL ID at this time.
TV2 If you were watching TV2 last Sunday around 10:00 a.m., you would have seen that we successfully broadcast live most of the Sunday morning worship service from the VC. We will be running another test this Sunday, which will hopefully broadcast the entire service. Just in case we are unsuccessful, a recording of the service will air at 2:00 Sunday afternoon either way. Our goal is to return to airing the morning service live each Sunday and only replaying the service on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Thank you, Tim Smith and Kevin Nissley, for getting us back online! When an individual who was interviewed for Front Porch Conversations dies, we like to air the episode soon after their passing as a memorial to the individual. The second episode of Front Porch Conversations in next week’s double feature is an interview with Julius and Arlene Hjulian so that you may remember (or learn for the first time) what a wonderful person Julius was. In that same memorial vein, Jim Gilroy’s most recent sermon from July 18 will air as Sunday night’s VC Classic at 6:00 p.m.
VILLAGE PHARMACY Lee Anne Tadlock, Pharmacist
Insurance Information — If you receive a letter from your insurance company about using a preferred pharmacy that is not the Village Pharmacy, you may still be able to have your prescriptions filled at the Village Pharmacy. Even though the Village Pharmacy may not be your insurance’s preferred pharmacy, it may still be a covered pharmacy. Please stop by the pharmacy, and we will “test bill” your insurance. If necessary, we will assist you in locating a preferred pharmacy. Vaccines — The Village Pharmacy has flu vaccines available at this time. If you would like to receive your flu vaccine through the pharmacy, please call 658-5860 so that your insurance information can be verified prior to your appointment. You should also speak to your primary care provider about the pneumonia vaccine. Both vaccines are important steps
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for protecting yourself against potentially serious illness. There is currently no recommended wait period between receiving the COVID and flu vaccines. Blood Pressure Machine — You may have noticed that the automated blood pressure machine is no longer in the pharmacy. No need to worry! We still have blood pressure screening available! Just ask at the pharmacy counter.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES Eleanore Catarious–386-658-5251
Hopefully, you are in the mood for a few chuckles. I know I am ... especially with all of the worldly news knocking on our emotional doors.
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Ten Rules for Making Every Day a Great Day 1. Think that good things will happen. 2. Express gratitude to a loved one. 3. Put your gripes away in a box. 4. Be patient with an annoying person. 5. Do something special for yourself. 6. Reach out to someone who needs comfort. 7. Focus deeply on each moment. 8. Learn from a mistake. 9. Look closely at a flower or tree you haven’t
noticed before. 10. Smile
Those peaks of happiness – getting swept off your feet, winning a bundle — are nice, but happiness comes down to being quietly content most of the time. Thank you very much for the outpouring of blue Volunteer Hours Report for August. Blank reports for September can be found throughout volunteer areas. “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” Sir James M. Barrie, British writer.
RIVERSIDE GIFTS Linda Kirby, Reporter
We will soon be decorating for Christmas — yes, that time of year is creeping up on us! Our new Christmas items will soon be displayed also, but in the meantime you can still get bargains on watches with 20% off and the popular walking sticks for $18. We also have many small things that will make great stocking stuffers, so come in while there is still a nice selection.
BRIDGE CLUB Linda Kane-Gessler, Reporter
The Bridge Club meets on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. in the OPR. If you would like to play, please call Linda Gessler by noon on Monday at (561) 601-1606. If you cannot reach Linda, call Betty Driggers at 658-1043. We really need more players for back-up of regulars. Congratulations to our Sept. 8, winners: 1st high, Linda Kane Gesssler, and 2nd high, Dottie Stone.
THE VILLAGE LIBRARY Brenda Reas, Reporter
All members and employees are welcome. We are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please return books and movies to the main desk when we are open, and to the book drop in the hall if we are closed. We are located between the IC and RV apartments. We now have three books by Diane and David Munson: The Breach, Embers of Courage, and Stolen Legacy. They are on top of the card catalog.
VILLAGE VOICES Nancy Seale, Reporter
Words have always had the ability to heal or to destroy. Please don’t think for a moment that your words don’t have an impact on others. The already received
submissions for this upcoming edition of Village Voices titled “Celebrations” are truly special. What makes them really special is that they have been written by you. I don’t want you to miss out having your works (writings and/or artwork) included. The deadline is getting nearer and nearer; Sept. 27 will be here before you know it. I just want to remind you that by submitting to Village Voices, you will receive a complimentary issue. It will contain encouraging, humorous, and as the title says, celebratory writings and artwork. There’s just a very satisfying feeling of seeing your own submission in print. And as an added bonus, you will get to enjoy the submissions of your Village neighbors. Okay, men, this paragraph is for YOU! Would you ever guess that when it comes to gender, more women than men here at ACV choose to participate in this great opportunity to be creative? In fact, the ratio of women to men is “a little bit” lopsided in the submissions for Village Voices thus far this year. Now does that mean that women have more to celebrate that men? Certainly not! Then does it mean that women are better at writing and expressing themselves than men? Once again, certainly not! Please don’t suggest that to John Grisham, Charles Martin, Steve Berry, David Baldacci, Craig Grossi, Richard Paul Evans, Dean Koontz, Garth Stein, Lee Child, Clive Cussler, James Patterson, Nicholas Sparks, Max Lucado, and Dr. David Jeremiah, just to name a few. And there are so many, many more. These guys are being creative and putting words onto paper and into print. And don’t forget that black and white artwork is acceptable as submissions. Remember Charles Schultz and Norman Rockwell and so many others. So, ACV men, here is your chance for changing this lopsidedness. I would love for you to take advantage of this opportunity to achieve “equality”. You can make it happen. Please don’t delay; create today! You may place your submissions in the envelope on the counter in MS. You may also email me at [email protected].
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
BUTTERFIELD ACRES James Sutter, Reporter
We have only one BA birthday and no BA wedding anniversaries this week. A big happy birthday to Keri Hilliard on the 20th. I guess the party’s at your house since you’re the only one. Have a great one, Mrs. Hilliard!
DOWLING HOUSE Janice Harris, Reporter
Saturday was a busy day starting with the women’s breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Thanks to Jean Snyder for organizing it, Janice Akins and her staff for the meal, and to Housekeeping (most likely James) for setting up the tables. The ladies took time to remember the 20th anniversary of 9/11. At 10:00 a.m. at the Suwannee Baptist Association, Alisa Staats and I attended a project leader worship. It was very informative. Susan Crocker and Gayle Marable were the speakers. The shoeboxes are not the mission of Operation Christmas Child — spreading the gospel to the farthest parts of the world is. Churches, orphanages, etc. must make an application for their area to receive shoeboxes, and then children are invited to the event. A child can only receive one box every 12 years. Each box has the book The Greatest Gift that shares part of the Gospel. Then the children are invited to attend a 12-week course called “The Greatest Journey”. After completion, they receive a certificate, and their friends and family are invited to the ceremony where children are dressed in caps and gowns and receive a Bible in their own language. Last year 1.3 million people came to Christ as a result of the shoebox ministry. In the U.S. 7,809,410 shoeboxes were donated. Worldwide there were 9.1 million shoeboxes donated. Online there were 415,903
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shoeboxes built. From Florida and Puerto Rico, 507,924 were donated. As I have shared, there is a $9.00 donation per box. This is how it is used: It first covers the cost of the processing center. Each box is checked to ensure only appropriate items are placed in boxes — no toothpaste, liquids, candy, or war items. They also will add items if a box is not as full as others. The donation also covers the cost of shipping, the cost of training teachers for the “Greatest Journey” course, and the cost of the “Greatest Journey” book. When Operation Christmas Child started, the literature was only available in English and Spanish. Now it is printed in over 96 languages. There is an Operation Christmas Child application you can put on your phone. For children or grandchildren in your family, there is an app for the “Greatest Journey” book in the form of a game. Search for “Greatest Journey” in either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store. FYI, the shoeboxes that are packed the least are for girls ages two to four, and for boys ages 10–14. The first day of fall is Sept. 22 As most of you know, we do not experience the fall foliage in Florida like other states, but I did read that Three Sisters Park near Tallahassee has some color mid to late October through mid November.
DOWLING MANOR & DOWLING PARK NORTH
Jack “CrackerJack” Dixon, Reporter I have been asked by many, “How and where do you get the information for your articles each week in the FNN?” Of course I use the internet; I would be lost if I couldn’t Google. I also use past experiences from the many roads in life I have traveled. I feel the same about writing as the author that penned the words to “His Eye is on the Sparrow”. Of course I have changed a few words, but my tune goes like this: “I write because I’m happy. I write because I’m free!” In this day and age, reading and writing is about the safest practice you can do. I know y’all read the FNN because I will have folks come up to me and quote something I had said the week before, and they share how much they enjoy reading it. This is a great encouragement to me, and I really appreciate it. Again the birthday and anniversary calendar is vacant of anyone’s names this month. Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to use the internet, and they won’t bother you for weeks or months ... maybe years. From the middle of a bumpy, dusty, dead end dirt road, 102nd Place, live each day like it is your last; ya snooze, ya lose; and never forget who is in charge. Isaiah 40:28–31. God bless.
EDGEWOOD TERRACE Sandra Kelly, Reporter
Hello again, ET! Happy birthday to Gloria Lee on the 18th and to Jack Sisk on the 20th. There is also an anniversary! Billie and Leon Revels celebrated their 59th wedding date on the 14th! I asked Billie if she had any advice as to how to stay married for so many years. She replied that she had lived long enough to learn that it isn’t a good idea to try to give advice to others! Billie is from Georgia, and Leon is from Mayo, Florida. Billie and Leon’s sister became friends when they worked together in Jacksonville. When Billie was introduced to Leon, there was an instant attraction, and it’s still there after 59 years! They have a daughter in Asheville, N.C., a son in Mayo, and a daughter in Day, Florida. Billie and Leon moved to ACV about 1½ years ago. Congratulations on the birthdays and the anniversary. May you all look back on the past with joy, celebrate the present with laughter, and anticipate the future with hearts full of hope! Marilyn and Al Yale are back from a wonder-filled trip to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in Kentucky, then a tour of the Cincinnati Aquarium. Both agree that it was a superb experience. I asked what they enjoyed the most. They replied that the camaraderie and consideration of their co-travelers was exceptional. The exhibits were wonderful, but did
require quite a bit of walking. Someone provided a wheelchair for Al, and the group took turns wheeling him up and down corridors and ramps!
Meet Your Neighbor! John and Elizabeth (Betty) LaGeorge have just moved to ACV. They are originally from New York state where they owned a grocery store for 36 years in Candor. Betty worked as a teacher off and on. They “retired” in 2007 to volunteer for JAARS in Waxhaw, N.C.. Betty worked with childcare and senior services, and John purchased airplane parts for the overseas pilots. I always ask new Villagers how they came to ACV. Betty’s answer gave me a chuckle. She said that at the JAARS location, ACV is considered a little Waxhaw! It is interesting to note that their present home on Dowling Park Dr. was the previous home of the Whitakers, who were known to John and Betty! They weren’t aware of the coincidence until after the move. Betty and John have two children, a son in South Carolina who is a banker, and a daughter in Los Angeles who works with the Children’s Hunger Fund. Give them a call or send a card to welcome them to ACV. ET members will be getting a handout regarding a fall get-together at Cleo’s Meeting House on Sept. 24. This is a good time for all of us to meet our neighbors, so plan to come and enjoy a slice of pie and some socialization.
Keep Smiling, Y’all! Ruminations: Of course, I talk to myself. Sometimes I need expert advice. At my age, “getting lucky” means walking into a room and remembering what I came in there for. I have this iPhone message, but now I’m wondering ... did I send this to you, or did you send it to me? I have more friends I should send this to, but right now I can’t remember their names. I hope you have a good week. May good luck be with you wherever you go, and your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow. May your days be many, and your troubles be few. May all God’s blessings descend upon you. May peace be within you, may your heart be strong, may you find what you’re seeking wherever you roam.
GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER AND DACIER MANOR
Pastor Bruce Arnold, Reporter Psalm 80:3: “Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.” Asaph, the writer of this Psalm recalls the history of the Israelites. As he reflects on God’s provision and protection, he repeats this phrase three times. Look at Verses 7 and 19, and you’ll see the same words. It’s a good thing to reflect on how God has blessed us. Then when we have difficulties, when we might wonder where God is, we can be assured that God has not forgotten us, and He will restore us. Take time today to thank God for past blessings, then examine your own life and call on God to restore you. I still have large-print King James Bibles available to anyone who would like one. You may contact me at 249-2792 or [email protected], and I will make sure you get one. Thanks for the great response to “Adopt a Bird Feeder”! We still have a few bird feeders that have not been adopted, so if you’d like to take part in this wonderful opportunity, please contact me at 249-2792 or [email protected].
PARK OF THE PINES Bob Reynolds, Reporter
No celebrations for the week, so have a cuppa and sit back down. I heard an engine this morning ... well, last Wednesday morning, and found that the maintenance department was weed-whacking (as I call it) the POP yards and doing a good job of it, knowing that it could rain at any moment. Very few residents, if any, have their own grass-cutter, and the weather we’ve been having has really caused the grass to grow. It looks much better short around the buildings, posts, shrubs and so on. Thank you, gentlemen! Note: Coming home through the RV park last Thursday we saw that those grounds were also cleaned up and beautiful. The many picnic table areas are again
clean looking (because of the grass being cut) and much more appealing to visiting RV-ers. In the Sept. 3 issue of the FNN, I mentioned that the Gulf had over 400 oil rigs working in that body of water. I stand corrected; there are over 2,000 oil rigs and platforms in the Gulf and 13,000 miles of active pipelines! Since hurricane Ida, there are at least 350 oil spills in and about that area. This information was taken from the Weather Channel news ... too much for me. Just to give you some smiles for the day, these might just do it. Do you ever get up in the morning, look in the mirror, and think, “That can’t be accurate.” I asked my doctor how long he thinks this COVID thing will last. He responded with: “How should I know? I’m a doctor, not a politician.” So many people these days are so judgmental. I can tell just by looking at them. A lady was standing in front of a counter full of delicious pastry and asked, “What do you have with no sugar and no fat?” The saleslady answered, “Napkins.” Talk to you next week. Enjoy, y’all!
RIVER WOODS Betsey Ruehl, Reporter
Are you a cloud person? When I walk, I frequently look up at the clouds. When I had an hour’s drive to work, often stuck in traffic, the car poolers and I checked out the visions we would see in the clouds. Sometimes they just look like powder puffs. Sometimes you might think you see a bird, a dog, an elephant, or even an angel. Imagination is a wonderful gift. Even those who cannot see, can imagine. I imagine we all benefit from the idea of peace on earth. If we imagine it, we can make it so. Let’s collectively use our imaginations to attain that goal. Condolences to Arlene Hjulian on the passing of her husband, Julian. He was one of the first people to respond when I started writing these articles and asked for resource information. We chatted several times, and I appreciated his input. Please keep our neighbors who are struggling with health issues in your thoughts and prayers. Send your input to [email protected] or call me at 658-1766. I love this quote from D.H. Lawrence: “I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets.”
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
LEGAL SERVICES AT THE VILLAGE SQUARE PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
We are happy to announce that the law firm of Robinson, Kennon & Kendron, P.A. has opened an office in the VS professional offices. They will see clients by appointment only. The office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the following Fridays: Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, and Dec. 10. To make an appointment, please call Mary Summerfield at (386) 755-1334, Ext. 117.
CHRISTIAN RESOURCES Have you often wondered (as I have) what can be done with Bible donations, as well as donations of Christian books, Sunday School materials, Daily Bread devotionals, and more? There is an organization — Love Packages — that has shipped more than 1,000 tons of recycled Gospel literature to mission fields every year. Their goal for 2020 was to ship 2,020 tons overseas. Send your donations to Love Packages, 220 Union St., Butler, IL 62515 or 60-D S Mountain Dr., Decatur, AL 35603.
SQUARE CUTS AND MORE Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call (386) 647-6240 for an appointment.
MISCELLANEOUS
PLEASE NOTE: All submissions to the FNN must have a name attached for communication purposes. We
cannot publish anything submitted anonymously. If you prefer to not have your name included with the listing in the FNN, indicate that on the submission. Only ACV members and staff may advertise here. NEEDED: A resident in the Village is in need of 3XL clothing, especially dresses. If you have any you would be willing to donate, please call or text 386-209-2524.** FOR SALE: New one-piece Club Car golf cart windshields; Door Works club car golf cart door; Club Car golf cart, garage-kept, clean, with fairly new batteries, $3000 OBO. Call Jonathan at 386-249-4975 for more information.* FOR SALE: 3 large table lamps, $10 ea.; 11”x14” sunset photos, $25 ea. (unframed $8 ea.); occasional tables, mirror and chrome, $25 ea.; many miscellaneous accessory pieces; Sanyo TV, $30; 3-1/2 ft. sq. wicker ottoman, $70; 4’x2’ large wicker trunk, $60 OBO. 904-451-5309 in Dowling House.* FOR SALE: Top of the line Yakima hitch mount bike rack. Lists for $599; asking $275 OBO. Crosby Hatch, 658-2833.*
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In the Village Square:
Riverside Gifts
Monday–Friday | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Rustic Shop
Monday–Friday | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Twice Nice Shop
Monday–Friday | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
At 23353 CR 250:
Twice Nice
Furniture & More Monday & Thursday:
12:00 noon–4:30 p.m.
1st Saturday of the Month:
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
*Delivery available to on-campus ACV members only.
Prices Effective 9/17–9/23
THE VILLAGE GROCER
Monday–Saturday • 9:00am–6:00pm • We deliver at 2:00pm every day!* 658-3130
GROCERY King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 12 ct. $ 2.99 Hy-Top Lima Beans 15 oz. $ 1.09 Swansons Chuck White Chicken 4.5 oz. $ 2.09 Mt. Olive Sweet Relish 16 oz. $ 2.99 Heinz Ketchup 14 oz. $ 1.89 Hy-Top Spaghetti Noodles 16oz. $ 1.09 Martha White Banana Nut Muffin Mix 7.6 oz. $ 1.29 Coke Products, all varieties 2 lt. bottles $ 1.29
DAIRY Dutch Farms Shredded Cheese, all varieties 8 oz. $ 2.49 Daisy Sour Cream 8 oz. $ 1.29
PRODUCE Fresh Celery each $ 1.69 Gala Apples per lb. $ 1.99
FROZEN Great American Cobblers, all varieties 32 oz. $ 5.99 Pictsweet Cut Okra 12 oz. $ 1.99
MEATS Sanderson’s Farms Boneless Chicken Thighs per lb. $ 2.99 Boneless Angus Bottom Round Beef per lb. $ 5.79 Lean Pork Spare Ribs per lb. $ 2.99 Vernon Manor Fully Cooked Ham Portions per lb. $ 1.99 Sunnyland Hotel Brand Sliced Bacon 12 oz. $ 4.69 Land-O-Frost Lunch Meat Sub Kit 20 oz. $ 4.99 Oscar Mayer Beef Franks 15 oz. $ 3.99 Armour Fully Cooked Italian Meatballs 14 oz. $ 3.49
CHEESE OF THE WEEK! Colby Cheese — $5.69 per lb.
Call Today to Order Your Fresh Cooked Rotisserie Chicken!
Whole Chicken $7.99 Half Chicken $4.50 *****Last Cooking at 2:00pm*****
This Week’s Verse:
How precious it is, Lord, to realize that you are thinking about me constantly. Psalms 139:17
Midday Dining Menu Monday–Friday 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sept. 17–24, 2021
$1.99 Soup: Soup of the Day
$2.99 Deli Item: Hot Dog
$5.10 Entrées: Golden Fried Catfish, Herb Roasted Chicken, Chicken and Dumplings
$0.95 Sides: Baked Sweet Potato, California Blend Vegetables, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Cheese Grits, Hushpuppies, Dinner Roll
$2.18 Desserts: Banana Cake, NSA Apple Pie
All-You-Care-to-Eat, Staff-Served Buffet Members $9.99 | Non-Members $13.99 | Beverage Included
Entrées: Golden Fried Chicken, Baked Chicken, Glazed Ham with Pineapple
Sides: Macaroni and Cheese, Italian Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Chef Blend Vegetables, Dinner Roll
Desserts: Assorted Cakes and Pies, Assorted NSA Desserts
$1.99 Soup: Soup of the Day
Deli Items: $4.99 Fried Chicken Livers $1.75 French Fries
$6.10 Special: Salad Bar or Pizza Bar
$5.10 Entrées: Beef with Orange Glaze, Pork Chop Fiesta, Turkey Broccoli Crumble Casserole
$0.95 Sides: Carrot Soufflé, Broccoli, Rosemary Red Potatoes, Bowtie Noodles, Dinner Roll
$2.18 Desserts: Cinnamon Baked Apples, NSA Chocolate Pudding
$1.99 Soup: Soup of the Day
$7.25 Deli Item: Shrimp Basket with French Fries and Coleslaw
$5.10 Entrées: Beef Cubed Steak, Chicken and Rice Pilaf, Ham Fettuccini Carbonara
$0.95 Sides: Macaroni and Cheese, Diced Parsley Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Cauliflower and Butter Sauce, Dinner Roll
$2.18 Desserts: Lemon Pie, NSA Orange Angel Food Cake
FRIDAY, 9/17
SATURDAY, 9/18
$1.99 Soup of the Day
$6.00 Blue Plate Special: Meatball Casserole, Black-Eyed Peas, Parsley Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Assorted Desserts, and a Fountain Drink
SUNDAY, 9/19
MONDAY, 9/20
TUESDAY, 9/21
NOTE: Prices listed are the retail cost per item. ACV members who present their ID badge at the cash register will receive a 10% discount. Menu is subject to change. Individual beverage cost: $1.25.
=Healthy Choice NSA=No Sugar Added
$1.99 Soup: Soup of the Day
Deli Items: $4.88 Chicken Tenders $1.97 Onion Rings
$6.10 Special: Salad or Potato Bar
$5.10 Entrées: Lemon Herb Cod Fish, Golden Fried Chicken, Hamburger Supreme Casserole
$0.95 Sides: Oven Browned Potatoes, Garden Blend Rice, Hazelnut Acorn Squash, Creole Cabbage, Corn Muffin
$2.18 Desserts: NSA Fruit Pie, Strawberry Shortcake
$1.99 Soup: Soup of the Day
Deli Items: $3.99 Hamburger $1.75 French Fries
$5.10 Entrées: Glazed Pork Chop, Breaded Beef Liver and Onions, Three Cheese Beef Lasagna
$7.00 Premium: Deep Fried Tiger Shrimp
$0.95 Sides: Medley Blend, Grilled Squash Mix, Confetti Rice, Tri-Color Pasta, Garlic Toast, Dinner Roll
$2.18 Desserts: Chocolate Chip Cookies, NSA Peach Crisp
$1.99 Soup: Soup of the Day
$6.10 Deli Item: Box Car Cuban
$5.10 Entrées: Golden Fried Catfish, Hamburger Steak, Pizza Deluxe
$0.95 Sides: Coleslaw, BBQ Baked Beans, Cheese Grits, Sesame Glazed Green Beans, Potatoes O’Brien, Macaroni Salad, Hushpuppies, Dinner Roll
$2.18 Desserts: Apple Cobbler, NSA Orange Gelatin Delight
WEDNESDAY, 9/22
THURSDAY, 9/23
FRIDAY, 9/24
Rumph Dining Room Midday Dining Menu
Sept 17–24, 2021
658-5259 Mon–Fri: 11:00 am–1:00 pm Sunday: 10:45 am–1:00 pm
658-5259
Mon–Fri: 7:30–10:00 am | 2:05–7:00 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am–1:30 pm | 2:05–7:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30–10:00 am | 2:05–7:00 pm
658-5777 Closed until
further notice
$7.00 WEEKDAY VALUE PLATE Includes 1 entrée, 2 sides, bread, and a fountain drink.
For premium entrée, add $2.00. Working ACV employees receive a $2.00 discount.
