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“The mission of Advent Chris an 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,

suppor ve residen al se ng and in the surrounding communi es.”

May 17, 2018 

ADMINISTRATOR ON CALL: Tim Setzer, 658‐3333  

Thursday 5/17 8:30 a.m.‐11:30 a.m. THE STUDIO—CHRISS BLDG (VISITORS WELCOME) 9:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. VILLAGE ARTISTS GUILD—CHRISS BLDG. 1:30 p.m. MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING—SMR/DR       6:00 p.m.    ANNUAL ACV MEMBERSHIP BANQUET—RDR         Friday 5/18  8:00 a.m.    BUS TRIP—JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS—LAKE AQUILLA       8:30 a.m.‐11:00 a.m.  SUWANNEE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES—MS       8:30 a.m.‐11:30 a.m. THE STUDIO—CHRISS BLDG (VISITORS WELCOME) 9:30 a.m. EXERCISE—OPR       10:30 a.m.    SUWANNEE ELEMENTARY CHORUS SPRING CONCERT—VC  1:30 p.m.‐3:30 p.m. THE STUDIO WORKSHOPS—CHRISS BLDG.   Saturday 5/19  9:00 a.m. LADIES’ BREAKFAST—VILLAGE CAFÉ       2:00 p.m. MOVIE MATINEE—OPR Sunday 5/20  9:40 a.m.     VC WORSHIP SERVICE 

11:00 a.m. CE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES 2:00‐4:00 p.m. COLORING BOOK TIME OF FELLOWSHIP—DH LOBBY

      6:00 p.m.    HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE RECOGNITION—RDR  Monday 5/21 9:30 a.m. EXERCISE—OPR 2:00‐5:00 p.m. CERAMICS—POLK CERAMICS SHOP      Tuesday 5/22 10:00 a.m.    DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP—GSC 8:30 a.m.‐11:30 a.m. THE STUDIO—CHRISS BLDG (VISITORS WELCOME) 6:30 p.m. GAME NIGHT—OPR                        Wednesday 5/23 8:30 a.m.‐11:30 a.m. THE STUDIO—CHRISS BLDG (VISITORS WELCOME) 8:45 a.m. BUS TRIP—WALMART—CH 9:00 a.m. BUS TRIP—WALMART—DH 9:00‐11:00 a.m. CERAMICS SHOP ELVES—CERAMICS SHOP       9:30 a.m. EXERCISE—OPR 1:00 p.m. BRIDGE CLUB—OPR 1:15 p.m. BUS TRIP—PUBLIX—CH 1:30 p.m. BUS TRIP—PUBLIX—DH

6:00 p.m.     PRAYER MEETING—OPR 6:00 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL—VC

 Thursday 5/24 8:30 a.m.‐11:30 a.m. THE STUDIO—CHRISS BLDG (VISITORS WELCOME) 9:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. VILLAGE ARTISTS GUILD—CHRISS BLDG.       10:00 a.m.    MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE—GSC       6:30 p.m.    WEE CARE GRADUATION—VC 

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IN LOVING MEMORY Harvey Smith, who was a resident of DH and GSC, died on Friday, April 6. He will be remembered during the GSC

Memorial Service on Thursday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m.

TRANSFERS Charles Hays has moved from DH 223 to 11010 Dogwood. His PO Box and telephone number remain the same. Frances Hewie  has moved from CH 414 to CH 402. Her PO Box and telephone number remain the same.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m., SMR/DR

This month's guest at our Membership Council Mee ng is Brandi Vi ur. Ms. Vi ur is the Senior Project Manager for the Florida Department of Transporta on. She will be sharing the most recent informa on regarding the replacement project of the new bridge on CR 250. Many of us travel across that bridge quite o en. We will certainly be affected by the construc on process. Take the opportunity to learn more about this process and how you can effec vely plan for it! Barbara Bertolino  

PRIVATE MEMBERS SWIM AT AQUILLA POOL Each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. un l 8:00 p.m. Aquilla Pool will be open to members only. If you do not plan to a end the membership banquet, and are planning to take advantage of the members only open swim, please contact Doug Mabey at 386‐658‐5100 by noon on Thursday, May 17.  

MEMBERSHIP BANQUET Thursday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m., RDR 

The Banquet Planning Commi ee is looking forward to seeing you at the dinner on Thursday evening and offers the following helpful hint to assist with sea ng for the dinner. Entry for the dinner will be in three loca ons: doors on the ramp leading from DH, at the SMR/DR doors, and the main entrance to the RDR near the Lopin’ Gopher Deli. At 6:00 p.m. the doors will be opened for admission for those needing extra

me to enter and get seated. This will include those in motorized chairs and with walkers. Please give them the courtesy to get to their places and then there will be general admission sea ng.

 AND THE SAND DOLLAR RESTAURANT 

Friday, May 18, 8:00 a.m., Lake Aquilla $27 members; $30 non‐members 

(Includes bus fare and entry into the zoo.) We plan to arrive in Jacksonville around 11:30 a.m. and proceed directly to the famous Sand Dollar Restaurant for lunch (Dutch Treat). The Sand Dollar

Restaurant was built in 1954 and operated in that building un l 1988 when a new building was built. Excellent service and fresh seafood from across the river at Mayport is what the Sand Dollar’s reputa on is built upon. Enjoy the views of the ac ve waterfront. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is always changing and worth frequent trips. The second you pull onto Zoo Parkway, bird watching begins. You will begin to no ce the transforma on of the zoo; lush plan ngs and six ponds speak to the “garden” part of the Jacksonville Zoo. The birds outside of the zoo come and go as they please, so you never know what you’re going to see. The latest exhibit, “Land of the Tiger,” Asian exhibit, opened March 8, 2018. The centerpiece of this exhibit is three Malaysian and two Sumatran gers who are free to roam through the 2.5 acre exhibit via an innova ve trail system. Of course you have the train that gives you a behind‐the‐scenes look at exhibits. You may rent manual wheelchairs for $8 or motorized wheelchairs for $25. We plan to return to the Village by 6:00 p.m.

SUWANNEE COUNTY VETERANS’ SERVICE Friday, May 18, 8:30‐11:00 a.m. 

Member Services Conference Room Suwannee County Veterans’ Service Officer (CVSO), Ellis A. Gray, will be in the Member Services Conference Room from 8:30 ‐ 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18, to discuss VA benefits. Or you may call him at 386‐364‐3403.  

SPRING CONCERT AT ACV Friday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m., VC 

The Suwannee Elementary 3rd Grade Chorus will present their Spring Concert for residents of Advent Chris an Village and friends from the surrounding community on Friday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. in the Village Church. This is a free program that has been directed by Mrs. Tammy Michal, Music Teacher at the school, and brought to us for several years. Please tell a neighbor and come enjoy these young people as they use their musical gi s to brighten our day.

LADIES’ BREAKFAST Saturday, May 19, 9:00 a.m., Village Café 

The ladies of the Village are invited to meet at the Village Café at 9:00 a.m. for fellowship and a get‐acquainted, Dutch Treat breakfast. All ladies are welcome, and we especially enjoy seeing those who are new to the community. Hope to see you there!

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MOVIE MATINEE Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m., OPR 

In 1878, two young stage magicians clash in a darkened salon during the course of a fraudulent séance. From this moment on, their lives become webs of deceit and exposure, secrets and revela ons, as they feud to outwit and destroy one another. Their rivalry takes them both to the peak of their careers, but with terrible consequences. 2006 adventure/drama. 130 mins. Rated PG‐13 for violence and disturbing images. The Village Church is able to show this movie because it is covered by their CVLI license, which also prohibits the adver sement of the movie’s

tle and actors’ names.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m., GSC 

The demen a support group will meet this Tuesday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. in the GSC. The demen a support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. For addi onal informa on please contact Ginger Calhoun at 658‐5594.

 GSC MONTHLY MEMORIAL SERVICE Thursday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m., GSC 

The GSC Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. at GSC.

WEE CARE GRADUATION PROGRAM Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m., VC 

Wee Care will be having their end of the year Gradua on Program on Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the VC. Everyone is invited to a end.

 GAINESVILLE POPS ARMED FORCES  

SALUTE CONCERT AT ACV Saturday, May 26 at 3:00 p.m., VC 

ACV will be presen ng the Gainesville Pops Armed Forces Salute Concert on Saturday, May 26, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Village Church. The Gainesville Pops! will be celebra ng Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day with its annual "Armed Forces Salute… A Tribute to American Heroes!" concert. This concert will honor those men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, past and present, and is a remembrance for those who have died in our na on's service. There is no charge to a end this concert, but a $5 dona on is requested from each a ending adult. For more informa on, please call 386‐658‐5343.

 IN LOVING MEMORY 

The Month of May brings into our hearts the loving memory of our mother. With this memory comes the desire to express again how eternally dear she con nues to be. Un l May 19 an opportunity will be given to sign our mother's name in a "Loving Memory" book. This book will be on a table set up alongside our Mother's Day decora ons at the PC Informa on Desk. Honoring our mothers, by name, will be a precious

me of sharing memories together! Join us!

VILLAGE VOICES Words have always had the ability to heal or destroy; so don’t think for a minute that your words won’t have an impact on others. We are beginning to receive some interes ng submissions for this year’s Village Voices book. We don’t want you to miss having your words included, too. The deadline for submissions is just around the corner. To refresh your memory, this year’s theme is “What I would invent, create, or improve.” Your stories need to be 800 words or less. They can be submi ed by e‐mail to Lyn Stevens at stevelyn1@windstream.net or Lee Lebo at leelebo2@windstream.net. If you don’t e‐mail you can bring your submission to the Member Services office or mail it to Lee Lebo at P.O. Box 4788.

BRIDGE CLUB 

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m., OPR  Congratula ons to our May 9 winners!

1st High: Ann  Coppens; 2nd High: Pa y  Gianeskis. If you would like to play, please call Be y Driggers by noon on Monday at 658‐1043. If Be y is not available, please call Pa y Gianeskis at 658‐2024.

VILLAGE BUS 

If you wish to ride the Village bus on these trips, please contact the IC to sign up—in person or by phone at 658‐3333. There is no charge for Village members to go on the bus for Wednesday shopping trips. If you have ques ons, call Member Services at 658‐5150. Please be considerate of those who have allergies and limit your use of perfume, a ershaves, and colognes when riding the ACV shu le bus.

BUS TRIPS – MAY 2018:  

May 23—Wednesday, Walmart only, leave from CH at 8:45 a.m. and from DH at 9:00 a.m. Leave from Walmart at approximately 11:30 a.m.; return to the Village at noon. May  23—Wednesday, Publix (South Oaks Square) 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. May 30—Wednesday, Live Oak Shopping Trip: Nobles, Melody Thri Store, Beall’s Outlet, and Publix. Leave CH at 8:45 a.m. and DH 9:00 a.m. Lunch is Dutch treat at Dixie Grill.

OTHER TRIPS FOR MAY: If you wish to ride the Village bus on these trips, contact the IC to sign up, come in person, or call 658‐3333. Please pay your bus reserva on fee in cash or by check at the IC when you make your reserva on.  

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May  18—Friday, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, and The Sand Dollar Restaurant. Leave Aquilla Parking Lot at 8:00 a.m.; Dutch Treat lunch at Sand Dollar Restaurant and then Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Fee includes the trip and zoo admission. Members $27.00 and non‐members $30.00.

EVENTS HERE AND THERE 

DEVOTION, PRAYER, BIBLE STUDY 

Friday 05/18 

9:30 a.m. Dr. Michael Saunders   History of Chris anity—VC Room 5 10:30 a.m. Catholic Mass and Communion—VC

Monday 05/21 10:00 a.m. Burt Lebo – Proverbs class – GSC 7:00 p.m. CH Prayer Hour – CH TV Rm.  

Tuesday 05/22 8:30 a.m. Village Men’s Bible Study – VC Rm 5. The Life of Jesus (Using the Harmony of

the Gospels). 10:00 a.m. Pastor Rick’s Bible Study – OPR 1:00 p.m. Voice of Martyrs – OPR

SEED LIBRARY  Thursday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., JKPL 

Have you visited the Jo Kennon Seed Library yet? Patrons of the library can stop by on the first and third Thursday from 10 a.m.—12 p.m. to "check out" three packets of seeds per month. This is the last month for the Seed Library because they do not meet in the summer, so make sure you stop by to get your seeds!

ARMCHAIR TRAVELS Friday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m., JKPL 

Israel, the Holy Land, the land of the Bible! Armchair Travels is going there with Bill Thrasher on Friday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Thrasher lives in Live Oak and is a re red professor of Engineering at the University of Alabama. Now he applies his exper se to repairing clocks and is the photographer at his church. Last year he visited Israel and took thousands of pictures and you’ll want to see the best of them.

ROBERT I. FORD AND VIETNAM SERVICE Tuesday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m., JKPL 

Robert I. Ford will be speaking at the library on Tuesday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. about his service in Vietnam. Mr. Ford, U.S. Army Re red, grew up in Dowling Park as the fi eenth child in the family. A er gradua ng from Douglass High School in Live Oak, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served two tours in Vietnam. During Robert’s accomplished career, he held a Regular Army rank of Chief Warrant Officer Four and a Reserve Component with a rank of Major.

While serving at numerous stateside and overseas assignments he received the Legion of Merit, other meritorious service awards, and the Master Parachu st/Master Military Free‐fall Parachu st badges. Mr. Ford completed numerous leadership and specialized training programs and earned a degree in Resource Management & Military Science from Troy State University. He re red from the U.S. Army a er serving 26 years and was inducted into the Chief Warrant Officer’s Hall of Fame. He then worked 13 years as a Proba on & Parole Officer in Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida. He is an ac ve member of numerous veteran service agencies and also serves on several local boards and organiza ons. Mr. Ford and his wife, Susan, have two children, and two grandchildren. They are ac ve members of the Village Church at ACV.

BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS Friday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m., JKPL

Join other book lovers from 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. on May 25 as we discuss our latest read, A Gentleman  in Moscow. Copies are available for check out at the front desk of the library.

MOVIE MATINEE Saturday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m., OPR 

Soured on life by a serious accident, Mike plans to steal from the country family that has taken him in, but his resolve is weakened by the kindness of the family’s young daughter, Velvet. The two find a common bond in their love of horses. Velvet wins an “unbreakable” horse in a raffle, and enters the animal in the Grand Na onal Sweepstakes. Though Mike is unable to ride the horse, he aids Velvet in her plan to disguise herself as a jockey. 1944 adventure/drama. 123 mins. Rated G. The Village Church is able to show this movie because it is covered by their CVLI license, which also prohibits the adver sement of the movie’s

tle and actors’ names.

RIVER WOODS  HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION MEETING 

Tuesday, May 29 at 3:00 p.m., CCC There will be a mee ng of the River Woods HOA at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 in the Mee ng Room at the CCC. Note: This is a change of date from May 22. 

DEPARTMENT NEWS  

VILLAGE CHURCH NEWS Dr. Timothy N. Setzer 

Church Office ‐ 386‐658‐5344 

SERMON: “Building on the Founda on”

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 3

SPEAKER: Dr. Timothy Setzer

 

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2018 GRADUATE RECOGNITION Join us in the dining room at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, when we will honor our 2018 high school graduates, Elayna Coombs, Ma hew Hilliard, and Micah Hilliard. This is our opportunity to recognize them with our cards and gi s, and everyone is welcome. Come out and enjoy a pizza supper and show your support for these young people.

POTLUCK PICNIC Sunday, May 27, is our annual VC Potluck Picnic at the Camp Suwannee Pavilion. Morning worship will begin at 10:00 a.m. that day and our C.E. classes will not meet. Please bring your food items to the Pavilion by 11:45 a.m. so we will be ready to eat at noon. Paper goods and drinks will be provided. The shu le bus will pick up those needing a ride at 11:30 a.m. in the church parking lot.

DISCOVERY CLASS Pastor Tim will hold a Discovery Class on Sunday, June 3, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 5. The Discovery  Class is required for those who would like to join our church but it is also for those who are just interested in learning more about the VC and how it relates to ACV. Please call the church office to sign up for the class.

ART PARTY The next Art Party will be held on Saturday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chriss Building. Please call the church office to reserve your spot. The cost will be $10 per person.

MEMBER SERVICES Ann Thompson—386‐658‐5400 

If you will be away from the Village for the summer, please be sure to let the IC know your departure and return plans, and a way you can be reached. This is a request for the en re summer or even short overnight trips. Speaking of summer, let Member Services know if you have ideas for trips or ac vi es you would like us to plan for the coming months. If this is your first summer here at ACV, please know that we have plenty going on; so share your ideas and watch the FNN for news of upcoming programs and events. I know the Gainesville Pop’s Concert is always a special treat, so check the ar cle and mark your calendar for Saturday, May 26. We are making plans to salute the June birthday members on Tuesday, June 12 at 3:00 p.m.

 

MEMBER SERVICES TIP OF THE WEEK The Banquet Planning Commi ee is looking forward to seeing you at the dinner on Thursday evening and offers the following helpful hint to assist with sea ng for the dinner. Entry for the dinner will be in three loca ons: doors on the ramp leading from DH, at the SMR/DR doors, and the main entrance to the RDR near the Lopin’ Gopher Deli. At 6:00 p.m. the doors will be opened for admission for those needing extra

me to enter and get seated. This will include those in motorized chairs and with walkers. Please give them the courtesy to get to their places, and then there will be general admission sea ng.  

POLK CERAMICS SHOP We are delighted to share the fun and crea vity of ceramics each Monday a ernoon from 2:00 p.m. un l 5:00 p.m. Recently two ladies, both quite new to the Village, declared that it was just a fun place to be. Others have used words like “fellowship,” and “friendly.” I wonder how you would describe it; why not come on over and visit us? For some me, the ceramics shop has had several folk working on Wednesday mornings on items designated either for sale at Village shops or for gi giving through the annual Live Oak Fireman’s program for needy families. If you are somewhat experienced at ceramics pain ng and would like to join us on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., stop by and visit the shop, or you may phone Laura Putnam at her home phone, 658‐3156 to talk further about it. Thank you for all the ways you help support the Village through various arts and volunteerism. Summer me will soon be upon us, and we are planning for a couple of new programs; keep your eyes on the FNN column of Polk Ceramics Shop to see what may be coming up in June and July.

CONFERENCE AND RETREAT Congratula ons to Jamie McCall for obtaining a diploma in Customer Service on February 17, 2018. Jamie is a Housekeeping Specialist for the Conference and Retreat Center here at Advent Chris an Village at the Village Lodge. She has dedicated 10‐plus years of service to the Village Lodge. We are very proud of her service and dedica on to her job. Thank you, Jamie. 

 VOLUNTEER SERVICES 

Eleanore Catarious—386‐658‐5251 A very interes ng and inspiring idea appeared in the May issue of Woman's Day magazine tled “Be Kind Every Day.” One of the sugges ons was to compliment three different friends and tell them what great people they are. That should not be a difficult task, especially here in ACV. Why not give it a try? In addi on to being kind every day, the following ar cle comes under the heading of “Li le Things Mean A Lot” and was penned by Florence Barr, volunteer. “One recent Wednesday as I was volunteering at the Rus c Shop, I had need of a large safety pin. I asked the manager if we had any, and she took me where they were to be found. As she removed a plas c container from a shelf, she said that we have to do something with all these pins. I said that I would package them for sale. So, for the next 3‐1/2 hours I carefully sorted and packaged the approximately 350 pins into small packages for sale. The very next morning a lady came into the store and picked up several packages of pins. When she came to pay for them, she asked the clerk if it was okay to take more of the packages. In fact, she wanted to purchase them all! The clerk on duty told her that she may have all of them. As it turned out, the lady’s church packed useful and needful items for the poor countries overseas, and they included such items as pins. So what was a menial task for me, God turned into a

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blessing for me and others.” Thank you, Florence, for sharing that, and if there are other heartwarming stories that you would like to share with everyone, please do so. Several ladies have come to the rescue by agreeing to cut out 8” x 8” squares of padding for the Pot Holder Ministry. They are: Janice Harris, June Houston, Mar   Lewis, Dot Shuman, and Vickie Valderrama. Thank you very much for dona ng your

me to this project. The Sunshine Commi ee is pleased to add Julie Pries to our list of volunteers who visit with the guests at GSC and DM on their birthdays delivering best wishes, a gi , and a song by the "singing birthday bear." Julie’s mother is a guest at GSC, and this is Julie’s way of giving back to the Village. All blue Monthly Volunteer Hours Reports should be in my office in order for the tallying of these hours to begin. Thank you for your coopera on in this important endeavor.   "I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy.  Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun." ‐ Charles R. Swindoll

  

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

BUTTERFIELD ACRES Brenda Reas, Reporter 

We wish a happy birthday to Robert Wheeler on the 18th! My friend says to me, "What rhymes with orange?" I said, "No it doesn't." Please send news to bcreas@windstream.net or call 386‐658‐3044.

DACIER MANOR Beth Smith, Reporter 

My SHOUT OUT this week is to Dacier Manor’s Weekend Supervisor, Renee Pope, and the weekend staff for making Mother’s Day so PERFECT for our ladies! With extra guests at lunch me, the staff all worked together to make accommoda ons with Food Service and the meal was delicious. Pictures of family members joining their mothers were wonderful! Thank you to Renee and the weekend staff for your hard work to make everything so nice and enjoyable… every weekend! Exercise Class and Bingo were the hot items for Monday. On Tuesday the men enjoyed French crème horns and pecan swirls at Men’s Coffee Hour and then all enjoyed Root Beer Floats in the a ernoon. Don and Joanne Mo shared a DVD on Wednesday morning during “Arm Chair Travelers” ‐ Discoveries…Ireland! More on that in next week’s ar cle. We are having our members sign up for the Annual Membership Banquet on Thursday evening and we are up to 11 already! Now that is AWESOME! This Saturday, May 19, Armed Forces Day, we will be honoring and recognizing our Dacier Manor Veterans with the help of Don Mo and Ellis Gray hos ng the presenta on. The Barre Masonic Lodge

and American Legion will also be par cipa ng. We have limited space, but if you are good friends with Chet Carlson, Myrl Ellis, Dr. Fred Mickler, Ed Siergiej, Wayne Spradley, Earl VanAmburg, and Lew Walters, please come to the Dacier Manor dining room at 10:00 a.m. Next week it is Happy Birthday to Be y Buick on May 21, and to Marjorie Hoffman on May 23. Joan Wi man has organized a 102nd Birthday Recep on for Marjorie Hoffman on May 23 at 2:30 p.m. Please come and help us celebrate this milestone and hear Marjorie and Joan play songs together on the piano!

EDGEWOOD TERRACE Dick Barkley, Reporter 

Many thanks to Joyce Comerford  for filling this space for the past couple of weeks while I was sidelined by hip replacement surgery. Several of our neighbors enjoyed visits by children and grandchildren on Mother’s Day. So many in fact that I will not a empt to men on some without men oning others of which I do not have knowledge. I will note one in par cular, however, as Mary Carter was delighted to have daughter Marilyn come from Sea le to also celebrate Mary’s 96th birthday over the past weekend. It was great to see Mary recognized as a choir member at the Sun. service at the VC. Several ET residents would surely appreciate our con nual prayers as they recover from various physical ailments, so please remember Bob Comerford,  Rosemary  Pa erson,  Pete  Andres,  Lucy Hine, and Lena Wood.   Wri ng this report just two hours before the FNN’s noon Tue. deadline, I am looking forward to our annual ET spring picnic this a ernoon when I again will stuff myself to a couple of hours of miserableness. I have already prepared my world‐famous...well, maybe not world but regional America‐famous pimento cheese sandwiches. Really, I have had visitors from NC to ask if there is some way I can ship some to them from me‐to‐ me. I am so looking forward to consuming wife Clara’s fruit salad, Lee  Dean’s green beans, Jacki Lloyd’s chicken cacciatore, and Ruth Sawyer’s mac & cheese. Also, chocolate bread by Thelma Swing, dip by Dick McClaine, pineapple cake by Alice Rumbaugh, and many other delicacies which will spread across the tables from the kitchens of all 49 ET members who have signed up to a end. Praise the Lord for this week’s rain!

PARK OF THE PINES Bob Reynolds, Reporter 

When we look at the calendar and the month is actually the correct one showing, do you ever think that me is going too fast? How about the one that finds the previous month s ll displayed and panics to turn the page? Now he has to start somewhere in the middle and realizes that me is so much faster than he thought. Think about it. It happens to me all the

me. Why do we even put the calendars in sight? Who needs panic?

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I took some pictures of the Koi pond adjacent to Dacier Manor Sunday a ernoon and it was like the Sahara Desert. I’m not concerned about the dryness, but where did the fish go? Hopefully they are very comfortable in their temporary home. One day they will be back, but un l then, don’t throw bread crumbs into the desert. The children’s program on Sunday night was wonderful and they seemed to have enjoyed it as much as the audience did. Isn’t youth enthusias c? When did it leave us? Maybe it is in a different format and we haven’t no ced it yet. Next week I get to publish an upcoming birthday announcement, but not this week. And again, there are anniversaries out there, but not here in POP. ONLY IN AMERICA… are there handicapped parking places in front of a ska ng rink. ...Do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a diet coke. ...Do banks leave both doors open and chain their pens to the counter. ...Do we leave our cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and store useless junk in the garage. ...Do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight. I have a few words le so I’ll include a few more oxymorons: ex nct life, taped live, plas c glasses, temporary tax relief, terribly pleased, ght slacks, pre y ugly, and exact es mate. An added feature for you – you know you are over the hill when one of the throw pillows on your bed is a hot water bo le. See you next week with some good news!

SPECIAL FEATURES  

ARTIST SERIES By Dick Grillo 

The concluding performance of this season’s Ar st Series was, for me, exci ng and excep onal. Exci ng because our guest performers were coming here for the first me filling in for the Merling Trio who had been highly applauded by cri cs as one of the best trios in recent years. I was, however, reassured by faculty friends at Florida State University that the last minute subs tute performers (Corinne S llwell, Marisa Votapek and Minji Nam) would not disappoint, and they did not. Your enthusias c response and applause reflected your approval. Thank you to friends, advocates of the arts, and community supporters for making our 30th season excep onal.

MAY BIRTHDAY PARTY ACV members with May birthdays were honored on

Tuesday, May 8, at the monthly birthday party with

deligh ul and upli ing music, vocally, by Pa y

Gianeskis, and musically, by Bob Story, on the piano.

The spring‐like atmosphere was complemented with

lovely spring bouquets as centerpieces and sweet

finger‐licking miniature desserts. Cups of cheesy fish

crackers were also available.

A power‐point presenta on was viewed that

depicted various kinds of flowers in full bloom to

remind us that spring has truly arrived. A word search

sheet and trivia game also entertained the many,

many enthusias c partygoers. Twenty‐seven house‐

made cakes were presented to members with May

birthdays. Fruit baskets, assembled by the Village

Grocer, were awarded to the oldest birthday member,

Mary Carter of RV, and also to the youngest, Jackie 

Lloyd of TC. Gi bag winners were: Jan Barrows, Ray 

Brown, Be y  Buick, Mary  Carter, and Bob  Stross.

Assistance was provided by Marilyn Adams, Annabel

and Chris  Chris ansen, Phyllis  Klitzkie, and Marilyn 

Yale. The a rac ve party posters were created by

Verna Simpson.

The June Birthday Party is scheduled for

Tuesday, June 12. Plan now to a end by circling your

calendar. If you are interested in helping with the

birthday par es in the future, whether it be physically

and/or with ideas for future par es, please contact

Ann Thompson at 658‐5400.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION  

  

FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER June 23—Fishing Tournament

NEEDED FOR GED STUDENTS Two of our GED students are ready to test for their GED. This test costs $135, and both of these students are struggling financially. Anyone willing to donate any part of this fee would be most appreciated. These two boys have worked long and hard to be ready to test. If you are willing to donate, you can drop off your dona on of any amount to D’Arcy Chapman’s office or the Village Church office. Designate it for the GED program. All checks should be made payable to “River Oaks College.” Thank you so much for your con nued support! Robbin Chapman 

 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 

Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Dowling Park. For more informa on please call 305‐407‐0895.

THANK YOU   At long last I have returned to my home in Riverview. Thank you for all the visits, cards, and flowers, and especially your prayers during my lengthy recovery. God has answered our prayers, and it is wonderful to be back home! Gail Lanier 

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MISCELLANEOUS Ads limited to eight lines must be received by noon on Tuesday in order to be printed in the next edi on of the FNN. Only ACV members and ACV staff are eligible to adver se. Please list your name and phone number in case we need to contact you. You may e‐mail to: FNN@acvillage.net may drop your ads off in the FNN box by the IC. Ads appear for two weeks unless no fied to pull the ad sooner. If you have any ques ons, please call 386‐658‐5400. TWICE  NICE  FURNITURE  &  MORE  will be celebra ng Memorial Day with you; that is, if you come to shop with us! We will be open from noon un l 4:30 p.m. and would love to help you spend your day (and your money). Come, browse, and you might just find something you always needed. See you there! LOST CELLPHONE: A black, LG, Verizon smartphone in a light pink wallet case has been lost. If found, please contact Myra Webb at 386‐658‐2558 or at the Rus c Shop. Thank you! * FOR  SALE:  2003 Burgundy Hyundai Sonata with 57,714 miles. It was only driven locally for 3 years. Very nice inside and out. Price $3990. To schedule a test drive or view, call John Nicely at 386‐658‐5860. * FOR  SALE:  1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, 53,636 miles, runs good, new A/C and new res with only 1,200 miles on them. Blue Book offer is $1,164, asking $800 OBO. Please call Do e at 386‐658‐1582. * FOR  SALE:  2012 Silver Ford Fusion SEL, 4‐door, 19,000 miles. Has leather seats, rear‐view camera, Sirius XM and AM/FM radio with CD player. Excellent condi on $11,999 FIRM. Single, electric, remote controlled adjustable bed with Tempur‐Pedic memory foam ma ress $1,100. Danish modern, teak base, glass top dining table (glass top is 42"x72") and 4 chairs , $1,200. Contact Mary Vos at 386‐658‐2223. * MOVING SALE: Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 11012 Dowling Park Drive Apt 104. Furniture, women's clothing and shoes, dishes, glassware, pots and pans, linens, decora ons, pictures, flowers, etc. Follow the yard sale signs. Indoors, rain or shine. David Northup 386‐658‐3207. * MAGICIAN:  Magician available to perform at your next get‐together. Birthday party, reunion, or any reason for fun entertainment. Tricks for children and adults. No card tricks, a lot of unexplained illusions. Call Chuck at 386‐658‐3053 or 386‐249‐5013. * FOR SALE: CRAFTSMAN Router with bits and accessories, $100 OBO. Cra sman BisKit Cu er system to use with your router, $35. SLIK professional photographer tripod, $25. Call 386‐658‐1586. ** FOR SALE: Cover for a mountain or regular bicycle. Never used, $10. Tom, DH 210, 386‐466‐5930. **

Abbrevia ons for Designated Loca ons: BA Bu erfield Acres BC Bixler Chapel CCC Copeland Community Center CH Carter House CMC Copeland Medical Center CMH Cleo’s Mee ng House CT Cardinal Terrace CVH Carter Village Hall DH Dowling House DM Dacier Manor DMA Dowling Manor Area DPN Dowling Park North DPS Dowling Park South DR Depot Room ET Edgewood Terrace GSC Good Samaritan Center HC Harmony Center IC Informa on Center JKPL Jo Kennon Public Library LH Lawrence House LGD Lopin’ Gopher Deli MP McGranahan Place MSO Member Services Office MT Magnolia Terrace OPR Old Pavilion Room PC Phillips Center POP Park of the Pines RDR Rumph Dining Room RV Riverview Apartments RW River Woods SMR Sawmill Room TC Taylor Commons TNF&M Twice Nice Furniture & More VC Village Church VS Village Square WA Walker Acres WG Wilson Gardens WHS Watkins Hobby Shop

Located inside of the Jo Kennon Public Library, the Brooks Archive is home to photographs and various items of interest that help document the long, vibrant history of Advent Chris an Village.

Monday: 10:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. Tuesday‐Friday: 10:00 a.m.— 3:00 p.m.

Closed 12:00 p.m.— 1:00 p.m. 658‐5961

The Village Post Office

Monday‐Saturday 11:00 a.m.— 12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.— 3:00 p.m.

658‐5270

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RUMPH  DINING  ROOM Mid‐Day  Dining  Menu  

 

Open Daily for Dinner 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

This Week’s Featured Menus: May 17—24, 2018  

17TH THURSDAY: Home Style Chicken Vegetable Soup $1.99, Chicken Fried Steak with Sawmill Gravy $4.99, Fresh Cod Filet in Olive Oil, Garlic, and Herbs with Baked Potato and Steamed Asparagus $7.99, Side Offerings: Mac & Cheese 99¢, Collard Greens 99¢, Ford Hook Lima Beans 99¢, Corn Muffins and Dinner Rolls 49¢, Assorted Side Salads, Bread Pudding, Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing, and Chocolate Cake with Cream for a NAS/SF Dessert. Healthy Value Plate: Cod Filet with 2 Sides $6.00*  18TH FRIDAY: Minestrone Soup $1.99, Fish & Chips $4.49, Chicken Fried Steak with Sawmill Gravy $4.99, Side Offerings: Herb Orzo 99¢, Chef’s Vegetable Blend 99¢, Steamed Broccoli or Garlic Bread 79¢, Assorted Side Salads, and Desserts. Healthy Value Plate:  Fish & Herb Orzo and 1 Sides $6.00*  19TH  SATURDAY:  Blue Plate Special $4.99, Salisbury Steak with Gravy, Steamed Carrots or Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Assorted Salad, and Carrot Layer Cake for Dessert.  20TH SUNDAY BUFFET (10:45 a.m. un l 1:15 p.m.): BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Corned Beef and Cabbage with Gravy, Fried Chicken, Fillet of Cod with Orange and Honey Sauce, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Italian Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Salad Bar with Choice of Toppings and Dressings, Dinner Roll, Iced Layer Cakes, Pies, Fruit Cobbler, and Pudding for Dessert, Choice of Beverages.  

$9.99 Members, $13.99 Non Members, $5.00 Children under 12  21ST MONDAY:    Chicken Noodle Soup $1.99, Sesame Chicken With Broccoli $4.89, Teriyaki Beef with Peppers and Onions $5.29,   Side Offerings: Steamed Jasmine Rice 99¢, Oriental Vegetable Blend $1.29, Egg Rolls $1.39, Braised Cabbage, Carrots & Green Onion $1.29, Assorted Side Salads and Desserts Healthy Value Plate: Sesame Chicken Breast with Steamed Rice, and Vegetable $6.00*  22ND  TUESDAY:    Cream of Tomato Soup $1.99, Turkey à La King $4.89, Homemade Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy $4.49, Side Offerings: Broccoli and Cauliflower with a Cheese Sauce $1.29, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy 99¢, Peas and Carrots 99¢, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Side Salads, and Desserts Healthy Value Plate:  Turkey à La King with 2 Sides $6.00*  23RD WEDNESDAY:   Garden Vegetable Soup $1.99, Fried Chicken $3.99, Open‐Faced Roast Beef On Sourdough with Au Jus $4.99, Side Offerings: Steamed Fresh Spinach 99¢, Mashed Potatoes With Brown Gravy 99¢, Honey Glazed Carrots 99¢, Corn Muffins 59¢, Assorted Salads, and Desserts Healthy Value Plate:  Roast Beef with 2 Sides $6.00*  24TH  THURSDAY:    Seafood Chowder $1.99, Poached Wild Salmon with Fresh Dill and Olive Oil Essence $6.99, Roast Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Garlic $5.99, Side Offerings: Chef’s Vegetable Blend 99¢, Roasted Garlic Red Potatoes 99¢, Steamed Yellow Squash 99¢, White Rice 99¢, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Side Salads, and Desserts Healthy Value Plate:  Roast Pork Tenderloin with 2 Sides $7.00*  Menus are subject to change * Includes Fountain Beverage  

No Added Sugar (NAS) / Sugar Free (SF) Desserts are available daily Salad Bar is offered on Monday/Wednesday/Friday in Phillips Dining Room for $5.89 

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TwiceNiceShopAdventChristianVillageSquare

386‐658‐5271

Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  

  

Capris $3.00    

Blouses $2.00   

Ladies' & Men's  Shorts $2.00 

  

Gi  Cer ficates are available. Credit Cards accepted on purchases of $10 or more.

The Rustic Shop Est. 1972

We specialize in quality, hand‐cra ed items made at Advent Chris an Village.

Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Located in the Village Square. 

 

386‐658‐5273

Riverside Gifts “God doesn't demand our achievements; He demands our obedience.” ~ Charles Colson

New Items arriving daily!

We have Graduation

Cards and Gifts, as well as Teacher Gifts!

We accept major credit cards

Located in our lovely Village Square Monday‐Saturday 10:00 a.m.‐5:00 p.m.

386‐658‐5771 

TwiceNiceFurniture&More

23353CountyRoad250386‐658‐5871

Monday & Thursday 

12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. We will be open on Monday, May 28. Come do your shopping with us, we'd love to see you!  

 

1st Saturday of every month 8:00 a.m. – noon

  

For pick up (available on Tuesdays and Fridays  from 9:00 a.m. to noon) and deliveries contact

Larry Wo on by calling 688‐6844.   

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