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Rusty Pipes Regulars
Christmas carols for Croasdaile Village during the holidays in 2013. “The name Rusty Pipes was suggested by Goldie Marrs, a retired band director (and our trombonist at the time), and it just seemed like the right description of us!” Kathy continues. “Goldie unfortunately passed away at the age of 91, a little over a year after we started, but she was an inspiration to all of us.” Lex did not join the group at first, as he did not play any wind instruments, but when Kathy bought an upright electric bass for the band, she asked Lex to play it. “I had never played bass in my entire life, although I had some experience with other string instruments,” Lex says. “Starting an entirely new instrument at 79 was challenging, but I soon began to make rapid progress. I can now say that I have done few things in my life that have given
Ruth Ambrosius, percussion
Jackie Atkinson, flute/piccolo Rollin Burhans, alto sax Ken Carle, French horn
Dick Chorley, trombone
Joe Corless, baritone sax and oboe Marcy Davis, keyboard Claude Deal, trumpet
Ed Dougherty, clarinet
Rebecca Gomez, clarinet Jane Green, flute
Claudia Haskins, flute
Ernie Kundert, bass clarinet
Jackie Lineberger, percussion Nona Mason, percussion
Woody Mason, euphonium Linda Pendleton, trumpet Jim Sackett, trumpet
Janice Schulke, trombone
Kathy Silbiger, trumpet/flugelhorn Lex Silbiger, upright bass
Beverly Stubbee, mallet percussion (xylophone) Don Wright, tuba
me as much pleasure as playing bass with the Rusty Pipes!” “I had never ‘led’ a group before and didn’t really have that in mind when I started this – I just wanted to play,” Kathy says. “But this has taught me a lot about how to work with intelligent and successful folks who happen to be seniors, who are learning a new skill or re-learning one. It’s given me a sort of ‘identity’ in the Croasdaile Village community, and I think it’s also inspired a lot of other musically inclined folks here to go ahead and get back into music-making in their own ways. … We also now have a large chorus, a flute ensemble and a recorder ensemble, and there are new residents moving in all the time who have musical interests. … It’s nice to know that making music is important to others as well and can give pleasure to our friends and fellow residents. We even have some groupies!”
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ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 140 Brookstone Ln., Pittsboro Entrance Fee Community fee of $1,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,750 – $5,500 Contract Options None. Requires 14-day notice prior to moving out. Refund Options Pro-rated on the first month if resident moves in at the beginning of the month; pro-rated in the last month if resident leaves before the end of the month. Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 Contact Information Ronda Stubbs; 919-545-9573 or ronda@silver-thread.com; cambridgehillsal.com CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING OF DURHAM 4713 Garrett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee None; $1,000 Application fee required. Monthly Fee Call for pricing. Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate includes care, dining, activities, laundry and housekeeping. Refund Options 14-day notice required. Medicare Certified Not Applicable Long-term Care Insurance Required No Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 Contact Information 919-401-1101; carillonassistedliving.com 104
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CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING OF HILLSBOROUGH 1911 Orange Grove Rd., Hillsborough Entrance Fee None; $1,000 application fee required. Monthly Fee Call for pricing. Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate includes care, dining, activities, laundry and housekeeping. Refund Options 14-day notice required. Medicare Certified Not Applicable Long-term Care Insurance Required No Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 Contact Information 919-732-9040; carillonassistedliving.com CHATHAM RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 114 Polk’s Village Ln., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One month’s rent as deposit. Monthly Fee Range $3,795 – $6,995 Contract Options Month-to-month Refund Options None Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-918-7872; ridgecare.com