Living in Ardmore, you already know that you live in one of the best neighborhoods in the city: historic homes, beautiful trees, friendly neighbors, shopping and downtown within easy reach. It is so convenient that many in Ardmore are able to walk or bike to work and play. Do you love the convenience of Ardmore? Would you like to enhance our connectivity, walkability and biking opportunities? Then come hear a presentation by Greg Eric, Planning and Development Coordinator for the Winston Salem Transportation Department. Mr. Eric will update us on completed projects and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing us as we improve and adapt our transportation infrastructure to meet the needs of a sustainable future. The presentation will be at 7:00 PM, February 10, 2009 at the Ardmore Methodist Church. Mr. Eric will accept comments and questions at the end of his presentation.

Wondering what to do with all of those campaign sign yard stakes now that the political season is over? The Ardmore Neighborhood Association would love to take them off your hands!
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In light of current economic challenges, in October the members voted to decrease membership to ten dollars per household. Thank you to all who have already renewed or joined for the first time. If you were unable to attend the annual meeting, you can still join the neighborhood association by sending your name, address and phone number with ten dollars to Ardmore Neighborhood Association at P.O. Box 5834, Winston-Salem, NC 27113-5834.
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Concerned about identity theft?

Come to the Grateful Shred, a document-shredding event for the community at

Ardmore United Methodist Church
630 S. Hawthorne Road

Saturday, November 8
9:00 AM- NOON
Church Parking Lot
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The Ardmore Neighborhood Association wants you to know about two upcoming community service events sponsored by our area churches. Thanks to Ardmore Baptist and Ardmore Methodist for sharing their events with the neighborhood!

HEALTH FAIR
Where: Ardmore Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall B
When: Wednesday, October 29, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Ardmore Baptist Church invites you to join them for a health fair on Wednesday, October 29.

Ardmore is blessed to have folks who are trained in a wide variety of skills that relate to health and wellness – not all are medical. We have put together an informal network of those who desire to use their skills to serve you and our community.

The following services require an appointment. Contact Debra Norris in the Church Office (725-8767; dnorris (at) ardmorebaptist (dot) org).

v Flu Shots

Provided by Maxim Health Systems. Free with card showing coverage by Medicare Part B, Humana Gold, Partners, or Aetna (Maxim will file). For other coverage, $30 and receipt provided for you to file with your insurance carrier (check with carrier for level of reimbursement).

v Free Basic Hearing Assessment

Provided by Happy Hearing Centers

v Free Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)/Stroke Risk Assessment

Provided by Forsyth Cardiac and Vascular Center. Finger will be pricked for small drop of blood to measure cholesterol and blood sugar.

The following services and more will be offered first come, first served:

v Free Medication Review

Provided by Ardmore Pharmacists (with a little help from their friends)

A pharmacist will review your current medications, and if needed, suggest over the counter medication and/or make suggestions of things to discuss with your doctor. Please bring a detailed list of current medications – or bring medications in a bag.

v Free Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar Screening, and Chair Massages

Provided by Ardmore Health Care Personnel

v Free Balance Assessment

Provided by Gentiva Health Services

v Free Chair Massage

The Ronald McDonald House has extended an invitation to the neighborhood to join them in a celebration of and for children. We hope you will bring your children and grandchildren to enjoy this fun event! This is also an opportunity for neighbors to view the conceptual rendering of the new extension that the home plans to build. Mrs. Ogburn, the Executive Director of the RMH has asked for neighbors input as they want the exterior to blend in with existing Ardmore architecture. Also, due to the needs of the guests and the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, they are offering the two homes next to the current RMH for removal to other locations. If you have an empty lot or have comments about the plans please reply to sw.eromdrAnull@eromdrA. Mrs. Ogburn emphasizes that final plans have not begun.

I hope to see you Sunday for this celebration,

Lonnie Clark
ANA President

“On Sunday, September 14th at 3:00, the Ronald McDonald House will celebrate its 24th birthday and the conclusion of our capital campaign by having a groundbreaking birthday party. This will be an informal event, with the Winston-Salem Children’s Chorus, a DJ, the Whitaker School cyclists, a giant slide and, of course, cake and ice cream. At 3:45 we will have a brief groundbreaking ceremony with Ronald McDonald, Mayor Allen Joines, and other dignitaries. This will be a very casual event, but is cause for celebration for all who care about sick children and their families. Please extend an invitation to all of our Ardmore neighbors to join us.”

From Anita Ogburn, Executive Director Ronald McDonald House

Many of you know Sherry and Chris Wyatt. Sherry provided the direction for the Ardmore Historic District project and led our volunteer group to do much of the work that was needed and Chris was also very involved in the application process. Sherry and Chris moved from here several years ago so that Chris could take a job at Virginia Tech. For those that may be concerned, Chris is safe, but this is a difficult time for both of them. In addition to the overall impact to those associated with Virgina Tech, Chris had taught classes in the building where the second shooting occured and had close ties with a professor that was killed and another that was wounded.

Whether or not you know the Wyatts, you may have other ties to VT and may want to make a contribution. We will post information as we receive it about any funds that are set up in the aftermath of this tragedy where you can make contributions in honor of the Wyatts or other ties that you may have to the school. Our prayers are with everyone touched by this terrible event.

The 700 block of Lockland Avenue, between Brantley and Gaston streets, will be closed during daylight hours starting Jan. 2 for repairs to a sewer line. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. and is expected to take a month. Detours will be set up when the street is closed. The street will be open when crews are not working.

See www.cityofws.org for updates.

Mark your calendars! The annual Ardmore 5k Home Run is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2006. The event, which raises money for Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, is sponsored by Redeemer Presbyterian Church in conjunction with the Ardmore Neighborhood Association and the Twin City Track Club. Continue reading →