By Michael Breedlove 
Photos by J. Sinclair

First off, let me say this: When it comes to shopping for wine, I really have no idea what I’m doing. A trip down the wine aisle at the grocery store might as well be a trip through the NASA space station. I’ve tried shopping by label (the “this label looks cool” method). I’ve tried shopping by price—the more expensive it is, the better it tastes…right? I’ve even tried shopping by year, though I’m not exactly sure what that means.

So I guess it was only natural to feel uneasy about walking into Wine Merchants Gourmet, a first-rate wine shop/restaurant off Stratford Road. After all, it’s pretty clear I don’t speak wine. Thankfully, the folks at Wine Merchants don’t care if their customers know wine. Instead, they’re more concerned with inclusion and education.

“We don’t want anyone to feel intimidated,” says Beth Binder, one of Wine Merchant’s five owners and the shop manager. “The truth is that we’ve all been intimidated at some point. That’s why we offer free tastings every Saturday. We’ll greet you and guide you and hopefully teach you something new.”

The tastings, which run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., are the perfect starting point for newbies. No reservations are required; customers simply come in, pick up a glass, and make their way to the tasting table. That’s where they’ll sample a rotating mix of 7 to 10 varietals from around the world. The sampling, or “flight” in wine lingo, typically begins with a light white and progresses to a full-bodied red.

“You’ll learn about your own pallet and what you do and don’t like,” says Allison Chrapek, another of the shop owners. “We love helping customers find something they love, especially when it’s something they assumed they wouldn’t like.”

Helping customers has been the core of Wine Merchants’ mission since it opened nearly 20 years ago. While the business relocated from a cave-like warehouse to a sunny new shop last year, its purpose remains the same: to bring a different taste to Winston-Salem’s wine scene.

“We typically carry harder-to-find boutique wines,” Binder says, adding that the shop stocks 700 to 800 bottles on average. “That’s not to say you won’t recognize some of our brands, just that it’s usually not stuff you’ll find at the grocery store. Our selections run from $5 everyday wines to more expensive special-occasion wines.”

Attached to the shop is Vin205, Wine Merchant’s restaurant counterpart. The eatery, which seats around 60, features a Tuscan color scheme and a vineyard mural that spans the far wall. A number of wine-friendly appetizers and tapas plates highlight the menu—marinated olives, artisan breads, crabcake sliders, pizzas, etc. Hungrier diners can opt for a variety of sandwiches and entrees (the meatloaf, I discovered, is particularly amazing). And as you might imagine, Vin205 offers a huge selection of wines by the glass and more than 700 by the bottle. (If it’s for sale in the shop, it’s available with your meal.)

But wine samples and small plates are merely starting points at Wine Merchants. There were loads of offerings I didn’t have a chance to explore: artisan cheeses, wine accessories, specialty events, three-course dinners, classes. And despite talking to the Wine Merchant staff at length, I walked out not really knowing anything new about wine. If anything, I simply confirmed my own oblivion.

That’s not to say I felt bad about the interview, though. In fact, talking with them helped me understand one of the veiled truths about wine: It really doesn’t matter what you know or don’t know. As Binder hinted, it really comes down to “drinking what you enjoy.”

After all, that’s what wine is all about—enjoying the moment. Wine Merchants simply makes the enjoying the moment a whole lot easier.

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Wine Merchants Gourmet is at 205 S. Stratford Rd. in the Towers Shopping Center. It’s open Monday–Saturday; the restaurant is open Thursday–Saturday. For more info, call 336-765-8175 or go to www.winemerchantsgourmet.com.

By Lindsay Dinkins

The Intimate Festival: Budbreak

If an intimate atmosphere with a beautiful backdrop is what you’re looking for, Budbreak Wine Festival may offer your ideal. Step back in time as you stroll down Main Street Mount Airy, admiring the paintings and other fine art vendors and sampling wines from more than a dozen wineries.

Bob Meinecke, the festival’s chief organizer, says that 100 percent of proceeds go to the local schools, along with other regional and national programs. The third annual Budbreak Wine Festival, which is organized by the Mount Airy Rotary Club, will be held on May 5 from 12 to 6 p.m. For details, visit www.budbreakfestival.com.

Festival for the Family: Yadkin Valley

Featuring a midday grape stomping for all guests, Yadkin Valley Wine Festival is the wine festival the entire family can enjoy. Children are kept busy with activities and a roving Bacchus (the Roman God of Wine) while adults get the chance to win one of five cases of wine. This festival has honored and celebrated Yadkin Valley grapes for the past 11 years.

“We have over 28 wineries present and we insist that only Yadkin Valley wine be poured at the festival,” says Misty Matthews, Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce tourism director. “This allows guests to experience an accurate depiction of what our area offers.”

The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival will be on May 19 from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.yvwf.com.

The Mega Festival: Tanglewood

Held annually at Tanglewood Park, the North Carolina Wine Festival is proud to call itself the largest wine festival in the state. It was organized in 2001 by the Raleigh Grape Seed Council as a way of showcasing North Carolina wines. “Each year brings more new wineries and vendors from across North Carolina,” says Kim Feltes, the festival’s organizer.

Guests can indulge in the wares of more than 60 food and craft vendors, more than 35 wineries, and a variety of music played throughout the day (party band favorites Band of Oz and the Plaids will play this year). ‘With the size of this festival, bring out the corn hole boards and make a day of it,” advises Feltes.

The North Carolina Wine Festival is held on May 26 from 12 to 6:30 p.m. More information can be found at www.ncwinefestival.com.

The Cool Urban Festival: Salute

“Last year, between 8,000 and 9,000 assembled in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem for Salute!,” says Mary Charlotte Hinkle of the Downtown Partnership. This year, for the seventh annual Salute! N.C. Wine Celebration, the partnership is expecting even more.

“This wine festival has a very different feel to it compared to others in the area,” Hinkle continues. “Salute! is held right on Fourth Street, giving the celebration a unique urban setting.”

The festival showcases more than 30 state wineries and many local food and craft vendors. “The popular Food and Wine University will be back,” Hinkle says, “except, it is now called Culinary Village.” Here, chefs teach guests how to sizzle and simmer using wine.

Salute! will be on June 2 from 12 to 6 p.m. Visit www.salutencwine.com for details.

By Lindsay Dinkins 

Before humans had the power to cultivate it, glass was formed in nature as lightning met sand. These days Michael Ray Spainhour, artist, glass carver, and owner of Star Design, enhances a naturally ordinary piece of glass into a sculpted masterpiece.

With precision techniques such as sandblasting, in which small, smooth grains of aluminum oxide gently carve away unwanted pieces of glass, one would never guess Spainhour started out working on customized vehicles. “It started with custom cars. Then it went to show signs, business signs, and personal things for homes…Now, when I get inspired, I create something more artistic.”

Spainhour’s studio fuels this creative side; it simultaneously incorporates the eclectic with the traditional: glass Greek gods hang on the walls with a logo piece of West Coast Choppers alongside ethereal angels. When asked why he prefers glass as his medium, his answer is quick: “There is such versatility with glass. If I can visualize it in my mind, I create it.”

 
When did you first realize you were creative?

As soon as I was able to hold a crayon. At a very early age, I was always experimenting with all forms of media, trying to figure out new ways to create things…Glass carving was something I
kept coming back to.

What inspires or influences you?

Other artists, definitely…Nature. Things that [I] experience in day-to-day life. However, much of my work depends on the requests of the client. I take their ideas and incorporate my own style, giving them not only what they’re looking for but something beyond that.
 
What routines or rituals are part of your process?

I have to calm myself and get into the mode of creativity. I need to separate myself from stresses of the business side. That allows me to open myself up to the artistic side.

What makes art or the act of creating important?

For me, art is a natural need. It’s almost like a hunger I have to feed. And I’m contributing to people’s lives even if it’s in a small way. The value of art lies in capturing a moment.
 
What advice do you give others who want to pursue creative outlets?

Follow your heart and instincts. Get those things out of life that you feel the need for…I stuck with it and made many sacrifices, but it was worth it.

 
For more about the artist and examples of his work, visit www.stardesign.ws.

By Sheri Masters 

Maybe you’ve bought your first home or want to refresh the look of your current home, and you think that an original piece of art would be a nice addition. But then you begin to doubt yourself. “What do I know about art?” you think. “How do I begin?”

“I tell everybody to buy something that you want to live with,” says Dave Hastings, director of Mid Town Gallery. “Treat it the same way you would music or tickets to the opera  or a new book. You’re investing in your personality, your soul, and your memory.”

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Once you decide that you want to collect art, how do you begin?
Start by educating yourself. Go to museums, exhibits, galleries. We’ve got the North Carolina Museum of Art (in Raleigh), which I think is the best art museum south of Washington. I love going to the Weatherspoon (in Greensboro); its collection is phenomenal. We have Reynolda House and great shows at SECCA here in Winston-Salem. Subscribe to art magazines: Art in America, Art News, American Art Review. And there’s a wealth of information online about artists, paintings, galleries, and museums. Look at paintings and ask questions.

And once you’re ready to buy something?
There are two ground rules I tell people. One rule is don’t see art as a financial investment. Americans are so preoccupied with money; they won’t look at a piece of art unless someone tells them it’s valuable. But it should be about the reward you get from living with a work of art that delights, fascinates, or moves you deeply. The second rule is getting out of the notion of art as decoration. I’ve had people come in and say they want something big and blue to go over their new sofa. And we can sometimes accommodate that, but I’m of the opinion that a great work of art will look great anywhere. If anything, rearrange the furniture to make it work.

I think many people see art collecting as a hobby for the wealthy. How do you collect if you don’t have a lot of money?
I bought my first piece of art when I was a college student, a watercolor by Bob Timberlake, who was unknown then. It was a snow scene, and it was $200. I remember borrowing $100 from my mother to buy it. Then when I was in graduate school in Portland, Oregon, I discovered the work of a young artist, Don Gray…The paintings were out of my budget, but there were drawings for $100. I went to one of the gallery owners and asked if I might purchase one of the drawings in three installments.

So it sounds like having a good relationship with a gallery owner is helpful for a collector.
It absolutely is—like the customers that I know. I’ll let them take a painting home and live with it for a week.

Should you have the work in your collection appraised regularly?
Usually you don’t have to do it very often. An insurance appraisal is replacement value, sometimes a little more than the current retail market, but art is kind of irreplaceable. Appraisals certainly have their place, especially if you have a big collection. Not a lot of art gets stolen, but it does get damaged.

How do you find a reputable appraiser?
I would ask around for galleries that do appraisals. There are great tools on the Internet, such as askart.com or artnet.com where you can visit daily to see what similar works are bringing.

What should you know about framing?
Try to make it enhance the painting. You don’t want your eyes to stop at the frame. You don’t want the frame to draw attention. I think a frame should lead your eyes to a painting. Think of a frame as the setting for a diamond. You want the setting to show off the stone, not compete with it.

What should collectors know about caring for their art?
I’ve seen things just ruined by being in the wrong light. If you go down to MESDA at Old Salem, you’ll notice it’s dark in there…because light fades things. However, if you do have fading or damage, lots of artists will repair things for you and touch things up, which is really generous.

Any final thoughts on collecting?
Paul Mellon, who founded the National Gallery, said that collecting art is an addiction. It’s an obsessive acquisition. I like to look at it as when I was a child—we’d go to the beach, and I’d pick up a shell or a rock that was perfectly round and take it and put it on my windowsill. Art is just an adult extension of that; finding things that are unusual or intriguing that enrich your life.

For more on Mid Town Gallery, call 336-725-8077, email Dave at davidhastings@aol.com, or visit the shop at 209 W.Third St.

Hope du Jour. Enjoy feel-good eating when you dine at participating Hope du Jour restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In turn, the restaurants will donate 10 percent of their proceeds to Crisis Control Ministries. For a look at participating restaurants, go to www.crisiscontrol.org/hopedujour.

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Open Mic Nights at Chelsee’s. 7–9 p.m. Chelsee’s Coffee Shop & More has started holding open mics every Wednesday night. The events, hosted by Country Dan Collins, invite local musicians to bring their instruments and join in. 533 N. Trade St. 336-703-1503. www.chelseescoffee.com.

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Shepherd’s Center Used Book Sale. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. The Shepherd’s Center collects used books of all types throughout the year in anticipation of this annual fundraising event. Proceeds go toward programs and services that support older adults in the area. Free admission. Dixie Classic Fair Education Building. 336-748-0217. www.shepherdscenter.org.

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Birdfest Art Auction. Habitat for Humanity’s annual art auction and sale is moving to downtown this year. The “Buy ‘n’ Fly” art sale tent will be in the parking lot across from Finnigan’s Wake Friday night through Sunday afternoon. The event’s signature event, a live auction, will be held Saturday from 5–7 p.m. at Breakfast of Course. Auction admission is $25. 336-765-8854. www.habitatforsyth.org.

4-6

Kernersville Spring Folly. Live entertainment on multiple stages, carnival rides, children’s activities, food, crafts, and a classic car show highlight this weekend-long event—Kernersville’s biggest of the year. Free. 336-993-4521. Downtown Kernersville. www.kernersvillespringfolly.com.

4-13

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Often called one of the funniest musicals ever written, this fast-paced comedy follows a crafty slave as he tries to gain his freedom. Presented by Twin City Stage at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. 336-725-4001. www.twincitystage.org.

4-19

The Miracle Worker. This beloved drama which follows the true story of Helen Keller and her first teacher, Annie Sullivan, is being performed Friday through Sunday at Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Ave. $15, $10 seniors and students. For times and ticket info, call 336-499-1010 or visit www.stainedglassplayhouse.org.

5

Reynolda House Community Day: A Shakespearean Pageant. Noon–3 p.m. Enjoy a day of poetry, dance, food, games, and live performances in the spirit of the outdoor dramas that took place on estates in the Country Place Era. Children’s art-making stations and a Shakespearean “Garden of Flowers and Verses” will also be set up. Free. 336-758-5150. 2250 Reynolda Rd. www.reynoldahouse.org. 

6

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. 8:30 a.m. Now in its 12th year, the Triad Race for the Cure raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. The 5K race begins at Salem College and winds through downtown Winston-Salem. For more information, call 336-721-0037 or go to www.komennctriad.org.

6-27

Arts on Sunday. 1–5 p.m. Back for spring, this free-to-attend downtown celebration brings art, crafts, music, food, and more to Trade Street each Sunday in May. Presented by Arts for Arts Sake (the AFAS Group). Each Sunday features a different theme. For info, go to www.theafasgroup.com.

11

Budweiser Clydesdales at BB&T Ballpark. 4:30–7 p.m. The beloved Budweiser Clydesdales will make a stop in Winston-Salem this month, where they’ll be marching in the parking lot around BB&T Ballpark. The Budweiser Dalmatian along with the famed beer wagon will also be present. And though no game is scheduled, the ballpark will be open and serving concessions. Free. www.wsdash.com.

11

Starlight Movie Night. 8:30 p.m. Lewisville’s popular outdoor movie season continues this month with the Dreamworks animated hit How to Train Your Dragon. Shallowford Square. Free. Concessions are available; lawn chairs are encouraged. www.lewisvillenc.org.

11-20

Altar Boyz. This foot-stomping musical comedy follows a fictitious Christian boy band on the last night of their national “Raise the Praise” tour. Presented by the Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, 1047 W. Northwest Blvd. $14–$16. For performance times and ticket information call 800-838-3006 or go to www.wstheatrealliance.org.

11-27

Hatchetmen. This new comedy from Winston-Salem Festival Stage follows the staff of a golf magazine which has fallen prey to a corporate takeover, giving new meaning to the words “office hysteria.” $10–$37. Hanesbrands Theatre, 201 N. Spruce St. Performances held Thursdays through Sundays. For times and tickets, call 336-747-1414 or go to www.hanesbrandstheatre.com.

12

Declan’s Dash 5K. 8:30 a.m. Held in Kernersville, this 5K run/walk and kids fun run will start and end at Harmon Park, winding through neighborhoods in downtown Kernersville. Food and prizes will also highlight the event. For registration fees and info, go to www.kernersvillenc.com.

12

W-S Youth Chorus Mother’s Day Concert. The 11th annual Mother’s Day concert unites all the ensembles from the city’s youth chorus for a memorable performance. 336-703-0001. Knollwood Baptist Church, 330 Knollwood St. www.wsyouthchorus.org.

12

Bethabara Highland Games. 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Celtic music, dancing, crafts, games, food, and a traditional athletic competition highlight this annual celebration of Scottish culture. Kids can borrow Celtic costumes and participate in the games. Free. 336-924-8191. Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. www.bethabarapark.org.

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Carmina Burana. Friday and Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. The Winston-Salem Symphony wraps up its 2011–2012 season with this rousing masterpiece featuring the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorale and the Central Carolina Children’s Chorus. May 12 is the Kicked-Back Classic performance. $13–$60. Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. 336-464-0415. www.wssymphony.org.

13

Reynolda House Family First Workshop: Solar Print Workshop. 2 p.m. Take a stroll through the springtime Reynolda landscape, gathering objects from nature to make prints. Art supplies and refreshments provided; intended for elementary-aged children accompanied by adult. $7 per person. Call 336-758-5599 to register. www.reynoldahouse.org.

13-20

Events at the Children’s Museum. The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem will feature a handful of special events this month, highlighted by free admission for moms on Mother’s Day (May 13) and Discount Friday Night on May 18. Bring your bike out for Bike Safety Day on May 19, or blast off on Star Wars Day (May 20). For more on these events and other happenings, call 336-723-9111 or go to www.childrensmuseumofws.org.

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Winston-Salem Greek Festival. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. The festival features Greek cuisine, music and dancing, children’s activities, a marketplace, and tours of the Greek Orthodox Church, 435 Keating Drive. $1 admission; free for kids. 336-765-7145. www.wsgoc.org.

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Music Under the Stars in Lewisville. 7–9 p.m. Just in time for summer, Lewisville’s “Music Under the Stars” series returns to Shallowford Square. The first concert will feature music from the rock/blues band Big Daddy Mojo. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy a night of free music in the square. www.lewisvillenc.net.

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Ride for Shalom 2012. 9 a.m. The Shalom Project nonprofit is hosting a series of scenic bike rides (25, 45, and 60 miles) that roll through the greater Forsyth County area. The rides start at Brookstown United Methodist, 6274 Yadkinville Rd., Pfafftown. $35 individuals, $50 families; proceeds help fund a free medical clinic for the less fortunate. For more info or to register online, go to www.theshalomprojectnc.org.

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Old Salem Spring Festival. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Garden tours, cooking demonstrations, activities, and special presentations highlight this springtime festival, which focuses on historic herbs. Guests can also plant their own herb to take home. All activities are included with the purchase of an All-In-One Ticket at the Visitor’s Center, 900 Old Salem Rd. 336-721-7350. www.oldsalem.org.

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Cycling Sunday. The streets in and around downtown Winston-Salem close to traffic, giving cyclists of all ages a chance to experience car-free cycling. Walkers, skateboarders, and roller-skaters are also welcomed. Helmets required. Free. For more info, visit the biking section of the city’s website, www.cityofws.org. It’s found under the transportation department tab.

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Crosby Scholars Invitational. 10 a.m. This annual golf tournament at Bermuda Run Country Club is a mini-reincarnation of the famed Crosby Golf tournament with proceeds going toward programs and scholarships for Forsyth County students. The Captain’s Choice tournament includes local celebrities playing with each of the 30-plus teams. For info on forming or sponsoring a team, go to www.crosbyscholars.org.

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“The Vintage” car show in Old Salem. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. As the biggest gathering of vintage BMWs in the country, this car show features BMW models from across the country along with food, music, and a beer tent. The cars will be displayed along Main Street in Old Salem. Free to attend. www.oldsalem.org.

Scales was one of the first four teachers to integrate black students into Parkland High School. “We didn’t have a moment’s problem,” she says. She set up the first Spanish programs at Atkins, Anderson, and Paisley high schools before heading to Winston-Salem State University to do the same. She started a kindergarten program for her church, which served more than 400 children in the community at its height. She has more than 45 years as an educator and a doctorate from UNC Greensboro under her belt. Earlier this year she was honored with the Martin Luther King Jr. “Dare to Make a Difference” award.

At 85 years young, she is still taking on projects when and if she can, just to see how things work. “I like to see things and see growth and see changes,” she says. “That’s what makes me click.”

—Sara Wilson

By Coy Archer — Photos by J. Sinclair

Artist Kate Lambeth was renting in the West End in the early 1980s when a house under construction a few blocks away caught her interest. Perched above the street on a sloping knoll, Lambeth decided to pay the unfinished house a visit after curiosity got the better of her. She fell in love.

Years later, as a member of Artworks Co-op Art Gallery, Lambeth learned a friend and co-member was the proud owner of her coveted Arts-and-Crafts structure. “That’s how I came to find out her house was for sale,” Lambeth recalls. So she made an offer.

Once in the house, Lambeth’s singular artistic vision and proclivity for self-expression slowly transformed the home into something all her own. “I took to heart the philosophy of the arts and crafts movement,” she says. That philosophy was fueled by an anti-industrial sentiment that called for a return to honest craftsmanship.

In that spirit, Lambeth hand-carved the address tile for the street and designed the iron handrail that leads visitors up to the house. She also enlisted the artistic talents of friends who were more than happy to lend a helping hand. Jack and Celeste Dent designed and built Kate’s new entry doors in the Arts-and-Crafts style as well as the built-in maple display case in the living room. “The whole renovation was at the hands of local artists and artisans…Everything in the house is touched by the designs of myself or some artisan friend of mine,” explains Lambeth.

At the core of the renovation efforts is a two-story sawtooth-designed room with walls of glass off the main living space—a room Lambeth describes as the central axis of the house. It is both intimate and expansive in the way it opens up to the elements. “The outside truly comes into the house,” as she likes to say.

Even the Japanese-inspired gardens that surround the home serve as outside rooms filled with artwork, sculpture, and pebble mosaics installed, again, by local artisans. Decorative stone walls, rock pathways, and terra cotta tiles complement each space, and guests are invited to sit down and contemplate beauty. That natural beauty in turn finds its way back inside the house in details such as Lambeth’s hand-carved ginkgo leaf tiles that surround the library fireplace.

Today, Lambeth owns and operates Inter_Section Gallery, a space dedicated to exhibiting local artists and artisans. “It’s where art and inspiration meet.”

The same could be said of her home, although Lambeth says that “the house speaks for itself.” And she’s right. In the quiet of both interior and exterior there is a visual sign language being performed, a show of hands by artists and artisans who skillfully communicate in their respective art or craft.

Chavis, 85, started volunteering with the agency in 1990, quit once, and came back the next day. “Meals-on-Wheels gives me something constructive to do that helps somebody.” It’s also a family event: his daughter Lauren sometimes accompanies him on his route.

Senior Services, Inc.’s Meals-on-Wheels operates three nutritional programs, each weekday providing hot lunches, frozen meals, and shelf-stable groceries that meet dietary requirements of recipients 60 and older who are homebound and physically or mentally unable to obtain or prepare meals. The corps of volunteers delivers meals via a network of 66 hot meal and 22 frozen meal routes. It is the oldest home-delivered meals program in the Southeast and the third oldest in the nation with more than 1,230 individuals currently enrolled.

Meals-on-Wheels also provides referrals to community agencies that help the elderly live with dignity as well as screenings and fall prevention services administered by second year medical students participating in Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Fall Assessment House Call Program.

The meals provide necessary nutrition, but it’s the volunteers and their ready smiles who offer recipients like Charlotte Mecum a welcome visit. Mecum says the visits bring her a brief respite from the chronic pain caused by Ehler-Danlos syndrome (EDS) that has left her wheelchair bound for the past 15 years. Although Mecum’s cousin helps her, her brother and sister-in-law live nearby, and her beloved dog Duggan keeps her laughing, she confides that the program is the bright spot in her day.

“Meals-on-Wheels not only provides me with healthy and balanced meals, it gives me the opportunity to connect with someone who’s nice and friendly each and every day.”

—Judy Marie Willis

For more info about Meals-on-Wheels, call 336-748-5932 or visit www.seniorservicesinc.org.