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PAID 2 The Meadoword • June 2014 MCA BOARD Notes From the OF DIRECTORS In Memoriam Dr. Bill Grubb, President Marvin Glusman, Vice President President’s Desk Don John Spillane, Treasurer By Dr. Bill Grubb—MCA President Claire Coyle, Secretary Jo Evans Scholten Joy Howes By the time you read this, most of our hometown of Sarasota. Volunteers are Dr. Harry Shannon Long-time Meadows Marilyn Maleckas seasonal residents will have gone back to needed throughout the area, including for Volunteer passed Joe Miller their homes in the northern United States, such worthy efforts as Nathan Benderson Canada, or even more distant places. Park, its Rowing Center, and Meals on away on May 6 COMMITTEES Our official hurricane season is Wheels. Assembly of Property Owners just beginning and our Emergency Other causes to consider for Don Scholten grew up in Ginny Coveney, Chairperson Preparedness Committee, chaired by Dr. volunteering include Resurrection House, Holland, Michigan, where he was Marvin Glusman, Liaison Harry Shannon, is getting into high gear. All Faith’s Food Bank, Mote Marine, Van a star athlete and accomplished Budget and Finance Our goal is to have representation on this Wezel Performing Arts Theater, Asolo musician and vocalist during Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairperson committee from every condo association Theatre, and others too numerous to school. He joined the Army in John Spillane, Liaison as well as from every individual mention. Volunteers are especially needed WWII and was shipped with the Community Activities homeowner’s neighborhood. during the summer months when our 106th Infantry Division to the Ginny Coveney, Chairperson Unfortunately, we still lack volunteers available population declines because of front lines of the most deadly Jo Evans, Liaison from many condo associations and migration, vacations, and travel. battle in U.S. History—The Battle Emergency Preparedness homeowner neighborhoods. If you can So, I ask each and every one of you of the Bulge (1944). He survived Dr. Harry Shannon, Chairperson possibly serve on this committee, please to set aside a few hours each week and the four-month battle that took Dr. Bill Grubb, Liaison do so. The committee meets the second help out however you can by becoming a 19,000 U.S. lives and resulted in Maintenance Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm. volunteer. 90,000 casualties. Bob Friedlander, Cochairperson The meetings are not long, but are very Especially consider volunteering for Don was taken Prisoner of Jo Evans, Cochairperson & Board Liaison informative. The Meadows Emergency Preparedness War and escaped twice; both Memorial Garden As we’ve stated many times before, Committee. No need to call first. Just times, he was recaptured. His John Spillane, Chairperson & Board Liaison but it deserves repeating—volunteers are come to the next meeting on Tuesday, third escape attempt reunited Restrictions the key to life in The Meadows and our June 10 at 1:30 pm. him with a U.S. Division in April Bill Hoegel, Chairperson 1945. A man of faith throughout Joy Howes, Liaison his life, he said, “God carried Safety me through.” He was awarded a John Spillane, Chairperson Assembly Committee Purple Heart and several other Joy Howes, Liaison Preparing for weather’s worst combat medals as well as a POW Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Subscription Rates By Ginny Coveney—Chairperson Don graduated in mechanical The subscription rate for The Meadoword re- engineering and business from flects a cost due to recent increases in postage, The University of Michigan labor, and materials: USA...... $2.00 per month Because of the cancellation of our their associations. and spent his career in Canada...... $2.50 per month guest speaker, Sub Zero put on an ice A quorum of 15 delegates, industrial technical field sales Foreign...... $5.00 per month cream social for our Meet and Greet including one MHOA delegate, must management with 3M in New Night of all our delegates. Each person be present to conduct business at the England. Submission Guidelines was treated to ice cream that was flash- Assembly meeting. He married Mary Ann, Letters to the Editor frozen, using liquid nitrogen. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm with whom he had known since • Letters must be signed and include On June 18, Sarasota County cookies and coffee. sixth grade. They retired in a return address. Emergency Management Chief Ed The Meadows in 1982, first as • Issues must be of interest to a large McCrane will speak on preparing for snowbirds and later, full-time portion of The Meadows. NEXT MEETING of the • Obscene or derogatory remarks will hurricanes or tornados. residents, where they both were not be published. Sandy Truman has prepared an avid golfers and active in the • We reserve the right to edit letters in Assembly of the interest of space or to refuse updated list of Assembly delegates. community. They served as publication. We noticed that many associations Property Owners cochairs of The Meadows Best Articles and Monthly Columns do not have a delegate listed. I Features Ed McCrane Kept Committee for several years. We welcome submissions from our will be contacting the president Emergency Management Chief Don was an accomplished Meadows residents for publication in of those associations to determine for Sarasota County wood carver, known for his ducks The Meadoword. Articles should be of general interest to the community. who their delegates are. Delegates “Preparing for hurricanes in The Meadows We copy edit all articles for accuracy, have the responsibility of attending or tornados” He is survived by wife Mary content, style, and length and will not publish articles that contain offensive the Assembly meetings to learn June 18, 7:00 pm Ann, three daughters, and several material or inaccurate information. Ar- the business of the MCA and MCA Community Center grandchildren. ticles must be received by the posted disseminating this information back to We will miss him! deadline for publication in the following Delegates, please sign in month’s edition. All submissions are published at the discretion of the Editor and the MCA. Interested in Submission Deadlines** for the JULY 2014 issue: The Meadoword PICKLEBALL? Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Editor Community News Source of The Meadows Call the MCA • New and revised display ads are due on FRIDAY, JUNE 6 Initiated in 1983 • Camera-ready display ads are due on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Publisher, MCA: Len Smally, Manager 377-2300 Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor Editor/Designer: Mary Jo Gord Advertising Manager: Mary Jo Gord • Articles and columns are due on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Editorial Assistant: Steve Newman • Letters to the Editor are due on TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Contributing Writer: Ginny Cardozo Proofreaders: Judy Egan, Ginny Coveney What about Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk Kathy Gibson, Sandy Truman • Classifieds are due on FRIDAY, JUNE 13 Distribution: MCA BOCCE BALL? MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION For more information, call 377-2300 2004 Longmeadow Call the MCA ** NOTE: Deadlines for camera-ready ads are on or about the 10th of the month prior Sarasota, Florida 34235 to publication. When the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the previous Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 business day. New advertiser ads and revised ads are due two days prior to camera-ready [email protected] 377-2300 ads. Deadlines may be moved up as necessary to accommodate for production and press http://www.themeadowssarasota.org requirements during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and the short month of February. The Meadoword • June 2014 3 4

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NEXT MEETING of the Safety Safety Committee Prevention is the best protection June 2, 2:00 pm, MCA By John Spillane—Chairperson All residents encouraged to attend

A Quiet Month parked vehicles, garbage violations, rendered, and so forth. But, no major achieve. It’s no different for our Safety and open garage doors. thefts or burglaries were reported. Patrol here in The Meadows. And, our During the month of April, there For the first time in recent memory, So, April was a routine month for our residents are doing a good job of taking were 35 reported incidents, which is we had a month with no serious crimes Safety Patrol. care of their properties. one less than during March. There or incidents worth writing about. All law enforcement agencies So, I’ll turn our attention this were nine incident-free days. The There were calls for service, of course, will tell you that when crime is down month to other areas where criminals Safety Patrol issued 70 like animal complaints, and everything is going well, routine lurk and are never seen. Yep, you citations for various soliciting, assistance day-to-day patrol is what they strive to guessed it—the Internet. violations like illegally Schemes, Scams, and Cons… Something’s And how they try to take your money! Keep your password secure. wrong with Take a little extra care of your your files as well as displaying Don’t Forget to “Like us” password—it’s a vital element in computer? data and rebooting the On Facebook! your Facebook security. Devise computer. Backdoor a complex password that will be Many of us are not that Trojans are often used to unite a group Facebook is a great way to keep difficult for others to guess. Ideally, knowledgeable when it comes to the of victim computers to form a botnet in touch with friends, however, you your password should use a mixture inner workings of our computers. or zombie network that can be used for need to be very careful about the of letters, numbers, and symbols. Emailing, typing letters, saving criminal purposes. Scammers will try type of information you reveal—just Remember to change your photos, Google searches, and staying to trick you into giving them remote in case it falls into the wrong hands. password frequently. Don’t use the in touch with family and friends access to your PC, which allows With cyber criminals using a wide same password for Facebook and on Facebook are pretty much the them to look for passwords and other range of financial scams to try to steal other Websites. If the security of extent of how we use computers. sensitive information. Remote access money and criminals making bogus your password is compromised on If something should go wrong, we also allows them to change settings and “friend requests” to capture personal one site, it can be used to access your would simply take the computer in lower your PC’s protections. information, it’s wise to be careful how Facebook account. for repair…or maybe we would call And, of course, since they’re you use Facebook. If all this seems like too much technical support to see if someone providing you with a “desperately Here are some Security tips on how trouble, install a password program could help. But what if tech support needed service,” they expect to be to use Facebook more safely… manager. There are free ones you called you first? Huh? paid for their trouble. But, they don’t can try. Just type “free password Legitimate technical support tell you this up front. Remember, your Verify every Facebook contact. manager” in a Google (or other people don’t call out of the blue. credit card number is a valuable asset Make sure the person you’re talking search engine) search field, then There’s just no way they would pick for criminals. And that’s what these to really is the person you think you’re select the application you want to try. your computer from millions, notice scammers are trying to get. talking to. Try to verify identity. you have a virus, and come to your You might ask, “Could this really Protect your banking and Secure your computer, rescue. Think about the last time you happen to me—in The Meadows?” financial information. It’s another mobile devices, and data called tech support for anything— Not only could it happen here, it Internet rule to live by. You may you were probably on hold for a happens all too frequently. I’ve had a already know to do this, but some Many of us use a tablet like long time before you talked to a live number of Meadows residents report people don’t seem to worry about their the iPad, Nook, or Kindle to read person. Do you think a live person getting calls from “Microsoft tech Facebook accounts. Never disclose books. These devices also connect would randomly call you and offer support.” Some residents realized the anything about your bank accounts, to the Internet. Install a rigorous support you don’t know you need? con right off the bat, but others have credit cards, debit cards, or other anti-malware solution on your Here’s a good Internet rule to live by… fallen prey. financial information on Facebook. smartphone and tablet (as well as if you get this type of call, consider So, what should you do if you get a Be wary of strangers. Don’t add or your computer) to protect the devices accept friend requests from people you against the latest computer viruses, it a scam! call of this nature? don’t know. I get requests from people worms, Trojan viruses, and other You can bet someone wants to • First and foremost, if you get I have never heard of before. Why threats. Remember, these devices are take you to the cleaners. Are your a call from “Microsoft,” don’t do would they want to be friends with me? really computers—if they can access clothes dirty? No? So, unless you anything they ask you to. Don’t install Don’t OK every friend request you get the Internet, they are vulnerable. call tech support for help with a their software. Don’t give them remote and filter out the requests from people specific problem, hang up the phone! access to your PC. And, don’t give you don’t know. And guys—that girl Grandma! Send money! “Hi, I’m calling from Microsoft (or any them any useful information. you never heard of, who looks so cute other legitimate company of choice)” • But, do play along long enough in the picture, asking you to “friend” Most of us living in the to get some information. If you have her is probably a six-foot-six brute in Meadows are retired and have People may try to convince you caller ID, note the number and time of the state penitentiary. Don’t be conned! grandchildren of various ages who that your computer is infected with the call. If you don’t have caller ID, Don’t broadcast too much probably live in other states, either a catastrophic virus and the only ask your caller for a phone number and information. You might be excited with their parents or on their own. way to eliminate it is to download promise to call back. Listen to the con about an upcoming vacation or trip We love them dearly and would a “repair program.” If you give the game—then hang up. away from home, and you want to tell do anything for them. Unfortunately, OK to “fix the problem,” you may • As soon as you’re off the phone, everyone about it. A criminal reading there are thieves out there who get a Trojan Horse instead—a call the Sarasota County Sheriff’s your Facebook page would be excited know this all too well. Be aware backdoor system virus you can’t see Office at the non-emergency number, to hear about your upcoming trip, of a telephone scam that targets that gives malicious users remote 316-1201, and report the incident. too. When are you going? When are senior grandparents. Traditionally, control of your computer. Trojan Report it to Meadows Safety you coming back? There’s no need to operating as a telemarketing scam horses enable the scammers to do Patrol, too—they want to know! Call broadcast the dates you will be away throughout the states, fraudsters anything they wish on an infected 809-0084 and ask them to write it up. from home; let everyone know the contact potential victims and pose as computer, including sending, details after you get back. a family member, usually a grandson receiving, launching, and deleting Continues next page The Meadoword • June 2014 5 April 24–May 27—5.375 inches Safety, continued from previous (Year-to-May 27—18.625 inches) in urgent need of cash. Often the What’s Happening? caller presents a scenario that involves an accident or arrest while Emergencies happen—be prepared traveling and a request that cash By Len Smally—MCA Manager be sent through a money transfer company like Western Union. If you get an emergency call from someone Automatic External take you a while to get to a landline. for our area, provided the protection purporting to be your grandson Defibrillator (AED) put to use You will have to make a judgment is taken down immediately after the or relative, ask the caller his or at April Assembly meeting about which line is best to use. storm passes. Remember, if you live her last name before you begin a What is an AED? within an association, your rules about conversation. If it’s a scammer, the During the April Assembly shutters could be more strict. caller won’t know. Don’t fall prey to meeting, our AED was taken out for The AED is a device that these criminals! the first time, other than for a drill. will deliver a shock to a patient’s If you use a meeting room… Fortunately, there was no need to use heart should the heart stop or be in Didn’t show for jury duty? it. A 911 call was made from a cell fibrillation. In any case, the device Since we have been in our new phone, which caused a delay of about will not shock the patient unless it (nine-year-old) community center, In the “Jury Duty” scam, three to five minutes for the correct fire detects a problem with the heart. This there has been an increased demand to someone calls pretending to be a station to get the message to respond. incident reminded us how important it use our meeting rooms. court official who threatens that a It probably was more than ten minutes is to have the instrument. We have a written policy that warrant has been issued for your before the paramedics arrived. The In 1999, The MCA purchased an specifies the priorities of meeting room arrest because you failed to show call went through a cell phone tower. AED for about $1100. For years, we use. As you have heard before, we for jury duty. Often, the caller According to the alert volunteer who kept it in a kitchen drawer at the old have over 1000 meetings each year. claims to be a jury coordinator. If made the call, the operator did not building so it would be accessible The MCA’s meetings and regular you protest that you never received have any idea what city we were in, and used it for drills. We discovered events, such as Board Meetings, the a summons, the caller asks for your and obviously did not know where The it was stolen when we moved to our Annual Meeting, Assembly, and Social Security number and date of Meadows or Longmeadow was. new community center. At that time, President’s Council meetings take birth—and sometimes credit card If you are involved in an the feeling was that, since we were top priority. They are scheduled numbers—so he or she can verify emergency at the MCA Community between two fire stations, we did not each spring for the following season. the information and cancel the arrest Center, please remember to use the need a new one. We did not purchase Every association, both HOAs and warrant, too. phone on the wall in the hallway another AED until about 2012 when condominiums submit their requests Since you’re a law-abiding to get a direct line into the Sarasota the Board voted to purchase one along in the spring, and Judy Egan schedules citizen, you might be nervous about County Emergency Operations Center. with a “theft proof” cabinet with an them in. For the most part, the missing a jury duty summons and It might cause the authorities to get alarm system. associations use the same days and let your guard down. Government here faster. The AED is known to give victims times each year for their monthly and agencies will not ask for sensitive You should also remember to use a better chance to survive if the device annual meetings, and Judy is able to information over the phone and will a landline, wherever one is available, is used before paramedics arrive. give each association what they are never send a notice via email, either. to call 911. It probably would be best The device is located in the hallway, asking for. There are new insurance to use a cell phone, however, if it will outside the meeting rooms. Staff, requirements for associations and usually on duty during working hours, individuals using our meetings; check and others like MCA officers and staff with Judy. here for night meetings, are trained The not-so-regular MCA events, to use it. The training is required by such as Meadows “U.” are also state law and must be repeated every scheduled as much as possible. But two years. As of now, county staff will sometimes we don’t know the dates train us at no charge. Regardless of this of the events until late in the year, training, because of the large number which means activities like bridge and of meetings at night in the building, it Mah Jongg may sometimes have to be is likely that there will not be a trained relocated, rescheduled, or canceled. person around if the device is needed. Each association is allowed to Nevertheless, the device is easy to have a limited number of non-recurring operate; it speaks to you and tells you social events, such as a party in the exactly what to do. There are some winter or summer, without charge. Any pads to stick on the victim’s chest, it other activities, such as a “game night” detects the heartbeat or lack thereof, will be dealt with on a case-by-case and will say “stand back” and it will basis; these events are usually run by a shock the victim if needed. small faction of association members Do not be “alarmed” if you are and might require a fee under our the one pulling the AED from the wall new schedule. Setting up the rooms, cabinet and the alarm goes off; it will by MCA staff is time-consuming and silence itself in 30 seconds. Our guards sometimes requires overtime. We have will come and reset the alarm. room set ups almost every day. Because we are an “unincorporated Hurricane again—already? city” with 3500 units, we have to charge individual members for use of As you have been told by almost meeting rooms for parties, weddings, everyone now, the storm season is and even post-funeral gatherings. Our upon us again. Make sure, if you rates are very reasonable, much less are leaving for a period of time, that than any other available areas to rent. you secure your home and property. Many times, we have had to deny Advise your association or The MCA if meeting room space for our members. someone is gone and there are objects Just because someone belongs to a that could cause a problem in high certain group, does not mean that winds. If your shutters are approved group can use our rooms, even if we by MCA, you can put them up and collect a fee. There is just not enough not take them down till November 30. space available; room sets ups also If they are not approved, our MCA involve employee time and, in some rules allow anything to be erected situations, even overtime. upon the issuance of a storm warning 6 The Meadoword • June 2014 Emergency Prep Committee Be a little scared—so you will be prepared Top 1% Sarasota Realtors By Harry Shannon, M.D.—Chairperson For Sale In THE HIGHLANDS Penshurst Park—Private Golf Course Views ...... $412K For Sale Elsewhere in “THE MEADOWS” Well, it’s here! NEXT MEETING of the Woodmans Chart—Private, Lush, Soul-Nurturing Retreat ...... PENDING Rutland Gate—Spotless and Updated Pool Home ...... PENDING We are already into the 2014 Downham Meadows—Million-dollar Lake & Golf Views ...... SOLD! Emergency Prep For Sale ELSEWHERE hurricane season, which lasts from the Longboat—Bay, Beach and Fun Amenities ...... $275K first of June to the end of November. 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State University are predicting a The biggest problem is complacency. J. Rocco’sFormerly From New YorkSalon mild hurricane season, especially People tend to look at their own for Florida. They predict that just personal histories and believe that if Want a new LOOK? We can make it happen ... nine named storms will emerge from nothing has happened yet, nothing the Atlantic basin with only three will. Tell that to those affected by • Hair Care • Low-Lights • Brow & Lash Tinting becoming hurricanes. Also predicted— Hurricanes Andrew and Charley, or • Color • Manicure / Pedicure • Gift Certificates Available cane will make landfall in Florida this Superstorm Sandy. • Highlights • Waxing year, partly based on an El Niño pattern We all need to prepare for the developing in the Pacific. worst and hope for the best. We need But don’t forget, this is the same to have a plan. We need to avoid Call us today • 941-953-5299 pair who predicted last year that the misinformation, such as the fact that 54 935 N. Beneva Rd. (Sarasota Commons) 941-953-5299 eastern U.S. and Gulf of Mexico would percent of people in a survey thought have 18 named storms and eight major taping windows is a good idea. In fact, hurricanes. That outlook was proven to it’s a waste of time and money. be overblown even before the season One of the ways to obtain ended. And, 1992 was predicted to information is to read the Sarasota be a slow year for hurricanes. It was, County Disaster Planning Guide, except for the Florida disaster known which will be out this month. Another as Hurricane Andrew. As Klotzbach is to attend The Meadows Assembly joked, quoting the 19th Century French meeting on June 18. The speaker physicist Francois Arago, “Never, no will be Ed McCrane, the Emergency matter what may be the progress of Management Chief for Sarasota science, will honest scientific men County. We also have information who have regard for their reputations at the Emergency Prep Committee venture to predict the weather.” meeting, held the second Tuesday of While the science of meteorology each month at 1:30 pm at the MCA. can now actually provide accurate We always need more volunteers so forecasts for several days in advance hope to see you there! here in the 21st Century, attendees of Would You Like to be an EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER? We Need YOU! I would like to volunteer for First Aid Committee Emergency Preparedness Committee Name ______Address ______Telephone ______email ______Please return form to The Meadows Community Association, 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 The Meadoword • June 2014 7 “Child’s” Play? El Niño (translated, “baby boy”) could keep hurricanes off the “playground” this summer By Steve Newman—Editorial Assistant

This Atlantic hurricane season strengthens the subtropical jet could be a little less active during stream and sometimes directs it summer, thanks to a weather to where our summer hurricanes phenomenon developing half a form, churning the atmosphere world away. The El Niño (baby below. Since hurricanes require a boy) warming of the tropical deep layer of stable air to thrive, Pacific has earned headlines over the stronger jet stream is exactly the past 30 years because of the what the storms don’t need. The severe storms and flooding it more powerful jet winds also have brought to California a tendency to steer and for the hurricanes that parching form off droughts Africa it

inflicted on other northward, areas of the well before they world. It has reach North America. historically occurred as often But meteorologists at the U.S. as every two to three years or National Hurricane Center say as infrequently as every seven. that the subtropical jet is always Weather agencies around the world drifting and changing in intensity. predicted in May that it is likely to That means it can’t entirely wash return sometime between this July out a hurricane season. The center or October. If the ocean warming warns that even if this summer’s sets in early enough, it could hurricane season is less active, suppress the development and it only takes one strong storm strengthening of hurricanes across hitting our area to leave us with the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, catastrophic damage. and Atlantic. El Niño would do this because of its most far- [Editor’s Note: Steve is a Certified reaching effects on the atmosphere. Broadcast Meteorologist, retired, Typically, the phenomenon and author of Earthweek.com.]

Sarasota County Call Center Residents have easy access with one number 861-5000 Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm After hours and on weekends—a voicemail system directs you to various numbers like roads, utilities, Sheriff’s Office, and so forth 8 The Meadoword • June 2014 Restrictions Avoiding soggy summer blues By Bill Hoegel—Chairperson

The rains of summer are now with us. This precipitation can create mildew on the outside walls Architectural of homes and buildings. Lawns, bushes, and trees grow faster, Review which can create their own sets of Approved Applications problems. The MCA documents clearly 4787 Greene Croft Rd state that the exterior of all 4357 Highland Oaks Cir structures are expected to be 3716 Surrey Ln neat in appearance and free from Sheffield Greene Condo debris and refuse. In addition, 5002 Vivienda Way overhanging trees and bushes 3428 Highlands Bridge Rd are nuisances that can also cause 3445 Highlands Bridge Rd hazards if planted within the MCA 4884 Marsh Field Rd right-of-way or near sidewalks 4884 Marsh Field Rd and streets. The MCA requires 4940 Greencroft Rd you to prune and cut back trees 4756 Ringwood Meadow and bushes to prevent potential 4830 Greywood Ln dangers. 4551 Glebe Farm Rd The Restrictions Committee Scarborough Common will be in recess during the months 3027 Rosemead of July and August, but will 3009 Rosemead continue to process applications 3343 Ringwood Meadow as usual during that period. If Longwater Chase Condo you have any questions, please Hampstead Heath Condo contact MCA Operation Services 4507 Highland Oak Cir Administrator Jay Brady at 5073 Marsh Field Rd 377-2300. Weybridge Condo 4305 Highland Oaks Cir Huntingwood Pick up 3140 Heatherwood Ln after your 3144 Heatherwood Ln Pets pets Sheffield Greene Condo and dispose 5283 Everwood Run pet droppings 4536 Glebe Farm Rd properly in 4348 Highland Oaks Cir receptacles 4975 Waterbridge Down 5283 Everwood Run 4585 Glebe Farm Rd

Call Marilyn Maleckas Numbers Meadows Realtor—Meadows Resident ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 ANGELIC TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 378-2232 Cell: 941-400-2081 EDWARD JONES 371-4137 FULL SPECTRUM OPTICAL 343-7720 GOLDEN DAISY CAFE 371-3354 HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUS, INC. 376-6762 BEAUTIFUL 3 BD/2BA villa with 2 car garage, KOBERNICK HOUSE/ANCHIN PAVILION 377-0781 cathedral ceiling, furnished, with tranquil garden views...... $169,000 LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 388-7109 JUST OUTSIDE THE MEADOWS IN DESIRED STRATHMORE! MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 MEADOWORD 377-2300 2 BD, 2BA recently renovated villa with carport...... Just $94,000 MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 WELL-MAINTAINED, 3 BD POOL HOME with vista golf THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 and water views, cathedral ceiling, oversized garage with HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 plenty of storage ...... $337,000 RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 Call me for a professional analysis of MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 your home—you won’t be MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-5050 disappointed! MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 371-3494 NATURAL HEALING CENTER 377-4325 Meadows Real Estate Services RAINDROPS & MORE in The 343-0777 SALON FRANCISCO 444-9616 5027 Ringwood Meadow SUNTRUST BANK 342-7210 Sarasota, FL 34235 TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 VIP TRAVEL Meadows377-0017 The Meadoword • June 2014 9 Happenings at Hampstead Heath Summer guardians get it done By Ann Hamman

The snowbirds have gone and work of Joe the Power Washer, now only the summer birds are who has spiffed up the outside of here to keep an eye on the place. all the buildings. Two snowbirds, Jerry and Carol Six trees that were dead or Cain, have returned to Wisconsin. diseased have recently been cut Jerry said he could not wait to get down. They will soon be replaced. there to watch the grass grow all Wilhelm Brothers continues to summer. He doesn’t let any grass serve as the new landscaping grow under his feet in Hampstead company, also sprucing up the Heath. He not only is chair of the lawns and hedges. “Hampstead Roads and Building Committee, Heath looks outstanding,” says but he’s also treasurer of the condo condo president Merrill Oltchick. association. The condo board is also The Roads and Building looking at areas where water Committee, including Jerry, accumulates instead of being Arnie Factor, John DeFino, carried off by the slope of the Tim Parsons, and Mike Turner, landscape. Correcting this problem Claudette Krijger have been busy tackling several will ensure that no standing water Realtor/Resident issues. They are working to solve causes problems around building [email protected] some roofing problems that have foundations. Call emerged, and have overseen the Last month Fred and Gail 941-504-2081 Smith and Jay and Diane Bassett put their villas on the market, and CURRENT LISTINGS interest from buyers is high, we 4020 Oakley Greene—3 Beds/2 Baths • End Unit Villa • Expansive Lanai with tranquil Garden View ...... $252,000 hear. The Smiths will be relocating to another area of The Meadows. UNDER CONTRACT / SOLD The Levines from Buffalo Hampstead Heath in The Meadows ...... PENDING recently purchased a unit, and we Bunker Oaks in The Meadows ...... SOLD The Isles of Sarasota - Palmer Ranch ...... SOLD are pleased to welcome them to our community. 10 The Meadoword • June 2014 The Scene From The final note from our residents is a plea from our own David Callahan, avid Chatsworth Greene golfer and humanist, “We have lots of room in our Wherever, Whenever, it’s always fun… Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 As seen by Bill O’Connor am games at The Meadows. All are welcome—contact At the end of April, Chatsworth thought that our Meadows golf course me.” Greene renewed its annual “See You In was great! Though the boys did visit Our first few (and October, or November, or December” Disney World, Jim thinks they would hopefully, not last) reports farewell to its part-time residents by rather play golf at The Meadows! from the recently-departed having a farewell party at the pool. As Also, Eileen Young spent some Snow Birds include: Eileen Finehirsh told me, “The party time in Rockville, Maryland, where she • Before they left (LEFT to RIGHT) Barbara Stearns and was a great success with lots of [great] attended the First Holy Communion of Florida, Charlotte and Janet O’Connor food supplied by the Chatsworth her grandson, JP. Grant Cryderman enjoyed residents.” Eileen finished off by Jane Jassin’s son from Chicago, a wonderful cruise on the saying that “the weather and company Larry, visited her in early May. Disney Fantasy with their made for a great send-off.” Peggy Naftzger and her sister, son and daughter-in-law (and I received an email from Claire Jean Weber, enjoyed their trip to their children, Briar and Bolger, indicating that she hopes to see Gasparilla Island in early May. Along Camden) as well as their us here next month. with some golfing, they enjoyed daughter Pam, son-in-law Nancy Harris mentioned that she their time at the beaches, sunsets, Scott, and children Abigail spent a wonderful Mother’s Day in swimming, and wine. and Alison. Chicago with her daughter, son-in-law, Janet and Bill O’Connor drove Upon their return home and two grandchildren. (with Janet’s Mom, Eleanor, in the to Oro-Medonte in Ontario, Barbara Collings said she and back seat) to Charlottesville, Virginia, Charlotte reported that Lake her husband, Paul, had a wonderful for the April 26 wedding of their son, Simcoe’s ice (ugh!) finally vanished within three days— and they were enjoying loons (LEFT to RIGHT) Fred and An MacGregor and mallards, but they were still anxiously awaiting the annual return of the osprey. (As an aside, because Charlotte was so obviously proud of him, she reported that her brother, Bill Boyle— CEO of Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, who is retiring in July—will have the center renamed in his honor. • The John and Agnes O’Brien have renewed their love for the Emerald Isle on their annual trip to Ireland, (LEFT to RIGHT) Eileen Young, Peggy Naftzger, Nancy Harris, Jean Weber, where John is a member of (LEFT to RIGHT) David Callahan and “Boots” Horn, Mary Barnard Lahinch Golf Club in County Susan Shucker Claire. visit from son Greg, daughter-in-law Daniel, and daughter-in-law Jennifer Kerry, and grandchildren Aaron and Pena at Keswick Vineyard, an hour’s Caitlyn. Action-packed adventure in drive west of Richmond, Virginia. The Orlando for five days was tempered Thursday and Friday evenings before with relaxation at the CG pool as well the event were times for each family to as Selby Garden’s new rain forest. get to know their new family members. Sigrid and Fred Jensen spent The festivities before and UNIVERSITY PARK—REDUCED OVER a long weekend in May attending a after the ceremony provided much $20,000! Savvy buyers take note…one of the high school graduation for a real close best price per sq. ft., this 3BR/2.5B Dan Najjar entertainment for all. On that sunny built home is a must see! Over 2,600 sq. ft. with friend. I quote Fred, “It was a great Saturday afternoon, a backdrop of crown molding, built-ins, spacious pool & lanai, reunion and the cooler temps were the vineyard buttressed by the Blue and more. On private preserve with peek-a-boo nice. It still wasn’t Sarasota!” There Ridge Mountains, provided scenery lake view. MLS# A3985188 • $459,000 you have it—honesty. that is hard to describe. The reception Jim Young reported that his THE MEADOWS—SALE PENDING. Well after the ceremony was held in a large maintained 3BR/2B home at end of cul-de-sac. daughter Maureen and her twin boys tent, which could barely contain the Oversized screened lanai with sparkling pool re- (Sean and Patrick) visited in May. dancing, singing, and partying that surfaced just last year. Lots of shade and privacy Because they are golfers, the twins lasted well into the starry evening. from mature trees and landscaping. SALE MLS# A3995218 • $299,000 PENDING THE MEADOWS —CUSTOM HOME Custom built, extremely well maintained, and a “million-dollar view”! This 4BR/3B gem features an updated SOLD kitchen, loads of storage, sparking pool, garage with private workshop, and more! MLS# A3986219 • $495,000 The Meadoword • June 2014 11 Scarborough Scribbles Making A Better First Impression By Jane Lynahan Karklin

The enchantment of June is upon than 25 neighbors attended a grant us as the country awakens to the committee meeting to see how it was grandeur of spring and inches its way presented and approved. It has been an toward those blissful days of summer. educational moment for all of us. Scarborough Common has a new In April, Cathy and Joe Giglio’s entrance sign with some wonderful daughter and granddaughter visited plantings. Be sure you stop by and see from New York State. They had a our new attractive look. wonderful time at Disney World and Sea World. The Easter season’s mild weather made their visit very special. In May, Fredy Jacobson and Irwin Stupack hosted the “Bye-Bye Birdies’ Dinner” at the Polo Grill to bid farewell to snowbirds headed north for the summer. It was a festive evening of good food and great conversation. We also have sad news to report. Long-time Scarborough resident Bill Hollis (85) passed away. He is Assisted by the Sarasota County survived by his wife of 65 years, Neighborhood Initiative Grant Trish. Bill served as president of Program—an enterprise sponsored by The Meadows Country Club. When Sarasota County Commission to help Scarborough had a neighborhood residents enhance the character, value, dinner, Bill was the life of the safety, health, and infrastructure of party. Bill and Trish relocated to their neighborhoods—the addition was Charlottesville, Virginia, three years completed and paid for over several ago to be closer to their children. Our months. The initiative began in 2003 deepest sympathies go to Trish and her and currently has $99,000 to fund family. projects; neighborhoods are required to In April, I hosted the ladies cover 50 percent of the total cost. luncheon at Apollonia’s Mediterranean Many Scarborough residents Grill. All those in attendance spent a participated in both the sign’s nice afternoon together while dining on design and the landscaping. More some delicious food. 12 The Meadoword • June 2014

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All classes are held at Kobernick House, Jewish Housing Council Names Heidi 1951 North Honore Ave., Sarasota; Refreshments served. Brown Chief Executive Officer RSVP Elaina Mand at 225-8369, emand@kobernick- anchin.org, or visit www.kobernickanchin.org. By Carlene Cobb—Communications Director Mystique of Jazz—Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm; June 3, 10, 17, The Sarasota-Manatee and 24; July 1 and 8. Jewish Housing Council, Inc. named Heidi Brown as Chief Frank McNellis, Adult and Community Enrichment at Sarasota County Technical Institute Executive Officer of Kobernick- (ACE@SCTI), has taught instrumental music, music theory, and music appreciation, and Anchin-Benderson senior living he has played woodwinds and guitar in a variety of venues. Enjoy exploring the roots of community in Sarasota, effective early Jazz through the present. Listen to music and discuss its jazzy appeal. April 30. As CEO, Heidi is The History of Jewish Humor—Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 pm; responsible for overseeing June 4, 11, 18, and 25 the entire campus, including independent living in Kobernick Marden Paru, Lifelong Learning Academy, is dean and cofounder of the Sarasota House, assisted living, secure Liberal Yeshiva and ethics instructor at the Melton Adult Mini-School sponsored by memory care, skilled nursing and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. He earned an M.A. at the University of rehabilitation in Anchin Pavilion Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration and was a doctoral fellow and faculty and the Benderson Family Skilled member at Brandeis University. Explore the history of Jewish humor and its influence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. the construction of a new $7 in the film and entertainment industry. You will plotz in the aisles and learn while fully She will work with the Jewish million building for Alzheimer’s/ enjoying Jewish humor and Yiddish wit. Register online at www.LLA-SM.org, or call Housing Council Operating and Dementia Care (Cohen-Rosen Lifelong Learning Academy: 941-359-4296. Foundation Boards to manage the House) and maintaining 100 Move Safely & Think Clearly—Monday, June 16, 1:00 to 2:00 pm planned expansion of facilities and percent occupancy in both Landow services on the campus as outlined House and Cohen-Rosen House Elyse Gordon, MS/CCC-SLP, Program Director of Therapy Services, with a team of in the organization’s Master while serving as administrator. physical, speech, and occupational therapists can help put a spring in your step. They Facilities Plan. She will also be Heidi earned her Masters assess your balance, mobility, activities of daily living, and cognitive skills to help you responsible for continuing to build in social work at the University move and speak with confidence and feel your best. donor relationships. of Maryland at Baltimore and Berthe Morisot: The Gentle Touch —Tuesday, June 17, 2:00 to 3:00 pm Heidi brings more than her undergraduate degree in 17 years of experience in psychology at State University Actress Nan Colton portrays Berthe Morisot, a woman of extraordinary artistic talent leadership roles with senior living of New York at Albany. She is a who carved for herself a career in the arts world of 19th Century Paris. communities in the Washington, Certified Assisted Living Manager. D.C. area. Outstanding achievements include managing The Meadoword • June 2014 13 Hello From Weybridge Condominium Sheffield Association Greene Where owners and renters are one big happy family Seasonal resident By Sylvia Clark rides for Multiple Sclerosis

Sheila Trainor and her husband, Owen, a keen cyclist, recently joined a group of other Sarasota cyclists at the Citrus Tour in Orlando during April to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Owen cycled 100 miles. The event raised more than $800,000 to help find a cure for MS.

Spring Feasts Abound special-occasion dining room. The coffee and dessert after-dinner party The last pool party of the season was held at the home of Sylvia was held on April 9. The delicious and Lou Clark with 25 wonderful dishes were made and shared by friends and family attending. At the all. Our association provided the same time, we celebrated the Sweet desserts. We all had expected a 16 birthday of our granddaughter lower turnout since renters and some Emily Clark, who came from owners had already returned to their Plymouth, Massachusetts, with her homes up north. But, we were all brother Louie and her dad, (our son) pleasantly surprised by the huge Lou and his wife Sandy. turnout of more than 50 owners and On May 1, a fantastic cookout renters. Our fun parties have become was held at the home of former so well-known that everyone wants Weybridge president Joe Bivone. to come and enjoy the afternoon and Joe cooked exotic venison, several AIR DUCT evening with one another. types of burgers, and hot dogs, and We also prepared for a fun the rest of us brought salads and CLEANING Easter, with 24 friends and family desserts. Again, we enjoyed each 7 Air Duct Owen and Sheila have lived attending a superb dinner at the other’s company and had a splendid Special • $109.00 in Sheffield Greene for the past Columbia Restaurant in their time. Additional vents $9.95 ea six years. They spend five months Reg. $16.95 ea, good thru 12/31/14 in The Meadows and seven months at their home in Northern Vivienda Residents DRYER VENT Ireland. They want to express their CLEANING appreciation to all the residents Celebrate 65 Years of The Meadows who supported $69.95 Owen in this effort. ED BUTKUS AIR DUCT CLEANING SERVICE CALL 941-329-6574 ROTARY BRUSH-VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEM ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE—SANITIZING & ELECTROSTATIC FILTERS LIC. #38975, #91030 • INSURED PACKAGE SPECIAL FREE DRYER VENT CLEANING WITH AIR DUCT CLEANING SERVICE

VALID WITH The Association of Vivienda does not report regularly in The Meadoword, COUPON ONLY but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on there… to the contrary, Offer expires 12/31/14 something big is almost always happening. Long-time residents Paul and Ed Butkus • Air Duct/Dryer Jeanette Kormarck will celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary on July 2. The Kormarcks have lived at Vivienda in The Meadows for 28 years. On Vent Cleaning Service July 2 they will be married 65 years. They married in 1949 at St. Philip’s 941-329-6574 Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Michigan. 14 The Meadoword • June 2014

Grandma Alert! bring new ideas, and it’s good to see Making new friends what they will think of next.” It’s never too early… and sharing ideas One of those new members is mark your calendars for By Liz Barnett Peggy Stirling, who, like Janet, is a professional crafter. At home in November 14 and 15— Halifax, Nova Scotia, Peggy taught 3-D decoupage and currently designs you’ll find thingsTOO CUTE and sells wardrobes for 18-inch to miss at the annual dolls, including American Girl. She loves to sew and has done tutorials FALL CRAFT SALE! on subjects like “Sewing with a Sock” for companies as far away as You won’t have to worry Australia. You’ll find some of her about frozen fingers if you give creations, which range from doll the little ones in the North mittens snowsuits and raincoats to tights and shaped like flamingos, pandas, jewelry, with the American Girl doll dragons, pigs, or fluffy rabbits. clothes and accessories at the Craft Janet Marcinkiewicz’s knits make Sale. dressing for winter fun with animal Peggy joined the Craft Group mittens, sweaters with dogs or with her sister-in law, Coleen kittens for animal lovers, and crayon- Stirling, another newcomer to The bright color block designs. She’s Meadows and an avid crafter, who created a blanket with a heart design declared, “Don’t expect me to sit for that special baby and Christmas around down there with nothing to stockings that will delight the young do; we have to do crafts.” Both were or young at heart. Her creations are soon immersed in learning to create just a few of the bonnets, booties, the spiral beading designs used to hats, scarves, and toys made by our create our newest line of jewelry. dedicated needle workers whose Although most of these motto might be “If I’m sitting, I’m necklaces, bracelets, and earrings knitting.” will sparkle on adults, we have Many of you know Janet’s also created some sweet girl-sized work. Every year people come to bracelets swirled with pastels and the Craft Fair just to buy a new pair seed pearls for dress-up occasions. of her slippers—and yes, we will For more casual affairs, you’ll have some this year, too, that will be find bracelets of casual beads just as cozy and comfortable as you embellished with heart charms or remember. peace signs that are sure to be a hit Janet joined the craft group 20 with teens and “tweens.” years ago as a way to get out of the benefited So, don’t just sit around this house after she broke her ankle. She crafts, from the Craft summer with nothing to do— was no stranger to crafts, however. knitting remains Sale. Janet has seen lots whether you’re an experienced She was a knitter from age 15 and her favorite. That’s of changes in the Craft Group, crafter or a beginner, join us from sold her products at Craft Fairs for fortunate because after knitting for which has grown from 6 members 9:00 to 11:00 am every Wednesday years before joining The Meadows’ her 4 children, 13 grandchildren, to nearly 50 members today. She at the MCA. Group. Although she sews and has and 6 great-grandchildren, she still says what keeps her coming back If you can glue, we want you! done clay work and a variety of likes to knit to support the charities are “the girls here; the new members The Meadoword • June 2014 15 MHOA (Meadows Home Owners Association) By Dick Plumb Bocce anyone? Real estate activity up in April

Bocce ball could be a possibility April figures looked a lot better to if The Meadows residents (all MCA start the second quarter for real estate members) show interest. Call the MCA activity in The Meadows. We had 20 at 377-2300 and let them know if you sold houses and condos, resulting in a would like to have a bocce court in The listing supply of 2.3 months (almost Meadows community. twice the sales and half the listing supply of March activity). The higher Get ready for hurricane season sales resulted mostly from contracts written 40 to 60 days earlier called June 1 is the beginning of “Pending.” More good news about hurricane season. Be sure to be pending sales are the 26 properties that prepared and pick up information went under contract in April, which at the MCA. Better yet, volunteer brought the pending supply up to 34 by for the Emergency Preparedness the end of April. If this type of activity Committee. We are so fortunate to continues, we will see an increase in have Dr. Harry Shannon at the helm our sales for the next couple months. of this committee, so be sure to read We started January and February his monthly column and call with any with 19 sales each, followed by 11 questions. in March. So, beginning the second quarter with 20 sales is a great start. Join the MHOA Keeping in mind that 2013 was a banner year for sales (total of 45 sales The MHOA Summer Social is in April 2013), it would be difficult to Wednesday, June 11; the Fall Social, do better this year, especially with a Wednesday, November 5. The summer continuously low inventory. event is a great way to begin the There were 41 condos and 5 season, and both are great ways to meet houses sold in April 2013 with median and socialize with your neighbors. prices of $153,000 for condos and Dinners are at The Meadows Country $203,300 for houses. During April Club, and you don’t have to be a Club this year, there were 12 condos and 8 member to participate in our MHOA houses sold with medians of $149,000 dinner gatherings. MHOA members for condos and $310,000 for houses. receive partially subsidized meals at Condominiums went down 3 percent the events, giving all of us a chance to and houses were up 34 percent. mingle with our members. Distressed property (short sales and Any single-family homeowner bank-owned property) are still part of who does not already belong to our lives throughout Florida and in The another sub-HOA can join the MHOA, Meadows. which is separate from The Meadows There were 6 active, 11 pending Community Association, the master sale contracts, and 4 sold distressed association that all homeowners in The properties in April of 2013. This past Meadows automatically belong to. April, there were 5 active, 5 pending, Join the MHOA and take advan- and 2 sold distressed properties. tage of current discounts—one year In Sarasota County 32 percent of is $15; two years, $25; three years, the pending contracts in April were $35; and five years, $55. Just contact distressed. For the same period our membership chairperson Bobbi Lakewood Ranch had 30 percent and Hurwitz, 941-341-0022, or email The Meadows, 15 percent distressed. [email protected]. She will be The median sale prices of houses delighted to send you an application and condos in Sarasota County for or answer questions about MHOA. April 2014 were up 8 percent from We look out for our members and look April 2013. Meadow’s prices increased forward to seeing more homeowners 12 percent for the same period. Cabinet Solutions join so we can grow and improve. 2430 17th Street • Sarasota FL 34234 www.cabinet-solutions.com Sales & Activity For Houses and Condos In The Meadows—April 2014* 941-365-1085 • Sales during the month of April...... 20 • Sales for the last year (April 2013)...... 45 Meadows Specialists • Pending Sales (under contract; not closed) • Family owned and operated for 18 years as of April 30, 2014...... 34 • Hundreds of kitchen and bath • Median Sale price of homes sold in April 2014...... $177,500 remodels completed in The Meadows • Median Sale price of homes sold in April 2013...... $156,500 If you ask a neighbor—chances are, they will know our work! • Average inventory of homes for sale during April 2014...... 46 Happy customers who spread the news are our best source of referrals • Average inventory of homes for sale during April 2013...... 52 • Median list price of homes for sale on April 30, 2014...... $225,000 We’re just up the street! The April listing supply was 2.3 months (March listing supply was Top Quality Products • Exceptional Customer Satisfaction 4.6; 6.0 is considered a healthy market) *Information is obtained from My Florida Regional MLS and Competitive Pricing • Minimal Disruption Sarasota Association of Realtors 16 The Meadoword • June 2014 Library News Getting the books where they need to go By Jean Rezabek—Chairperson, Library Committee Our volunteers had a busy season Community Association Library” restocking shelves and processing lots stamped on them. of donated books. Library patrons were Something new this year is a generous with their donations, which shelf that highlights books by Florida included current mysteries, novels, authors, researched and maintained and works of non-fiction from popular by Lucille Pohl. Many thanks to her writers. We always seem to have a for this great, new resource. You’ll great selection that offers something be surprised to see so many popular for everyone. mystery writers who live in Florida, at A few returned books actually least part of the year. Be sure to check belonged to either The Meadows it out! Country Club Library or the Sarasota The next meeting for Meadows County Public Library. They were Community Library volunteers is promptly returned to where they tentatively set for Wednesday, October belong by MCA volunteers. But, we 22, at 10:00 am. If you would like to cannot assure that such books will volunteer for the library please, attend always get to their correct destination this informative meeting. Volunteers in a timely manner. Please return to us work up to two hours, one day per only the books that have “Meadows week. 3rd Annual Elder Fraud & Exploitation Education Forum Frauds and Scams: What you need to know!

June 15 is World Elder Abuse About World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This Awareness Day observance was first designated by The United Nations (UN) in 2012 Estimates indicate the world’s to focus global attention on the senior population (age 60 and problem of physical, emotional, above) will exceed the number and financial abuse of elders. of younger people by 2050. On Friday, June 13, 8:00 am According to research, abuse, to 3:00 pm, Faith Community neglect, violence, and exploitation Center at Faith Lutheran Church of the elderly comprise one of the (located at 7750 S. Beneva Road biggest issues that senior citizens in Sarasota) will host a free face worldwide. Data collected educational forum—sponsored by the World Health Organization by the Community Alliance of indicates that 4 to 6 percent of the Sarasota, All STAT Home Health, elderly fall victim to abuse of some and Lutheran Services of Florida— type and a large percentage of this on “Frauds and Scams: What goes unreported.

you need to know.” The event is WEAAD was first observed Increasing free to community members and on June 15, 2012, by the United professionals. Nations with meetings and Home Prices! Topics will cover different conferences at UN Headquarters It’s time to work with types of global and local frauds in New York. WEAAD’s mission a service-oriented and scams and how to protect is to encourage communities to and knowledgable yourself from becoming a victim recognize the problem of elderly professional who SOLD as well as provide available state abuse, and for countries to create Marci McFarland will assist with your GRI, Realtor® sale or purchase 4535 Glebe Farm Road—$309,000 and local resources. policies that foster respect for Move Right In & Enjoy The View, 3/2 Speakers include Professor elders, and provide them the Would you like to know what your Bobbi K. Flowers of the Elder tools to continue to be productive home is worth in today’s market? Consumer Protection Program citizens. Would you like to work with at Stetson University College of The purpose of the observance someone who specializes in The Law; Sarasota County Sheriff’s is to understand the challenges Meadows? Would you like to work Office; E. Rock Roque, Bureau of and opportunities presented by an with someone who listens to your needs and goals? Investigation; Robert Follis, Office ageing population and to bring SOLD of the Attorney General; Lisa together senior citizens, and their If you are considering listing, I would Voigt, Adult Protective Services caregivers, national and local be happy to meet with you to discuss 2939 Longleat Woods—$409,900 Expansive Outdoor Living with Pool/Spa of the Department of Children government, academics, and the the value of your home in today’s market and how best to prepare your 3/3.5 plus Den. 2936 Sq Ft & Families; Edwin Boyer, Esq., private sector to exchange ideas home to sell. Boyer Bowman, P.A.; local about how best to reduce incidents community organizations; and of violence towards elders, If you are looking to buy, I know The Meadows and the many types increase reporting of such abuse, more! Breakfast and lunch will be of homes available. provided. and to develop elder friendly Please feel free to call me. To register for the event, visit policies. www.elderexploitationsrq2014. Information source: http://www.timeand- Michael Saunders & Company PENDING eventbrite.com or contact Gerald Licensed Real Estate Broker date.com/holidays/un/elder-abuse-aware- 8660 South Tamiami Trail • Sarasota, FL 34238 2890 Sandringham Place—$439,000 O’brien, Esq. at Gerald@ ness-day 941-961-3390 (cell) • 941-966-8000 (office) This Could Be Your View, Updated, obrienbennett.com or 316-9200. [email protected] • www.marcimcfarland.com Move-in Ready 3/3 The Meadoword • June 2014 17

News from The By Doug Domino—General Manager Meadows Country Club

Jun/Jul Events Golf Jun 4 & Jul 2—Mulligan’s & Martini’s, Full privileged golf Ladies, 5:30 pm Jun 15—Parent-Child Golf Event, Child of any age plays FREE with paying Adult Jun 22 & Jul 13—Golf Guest Day, Guests of Members only pay $25 Jun 29—Meadows Residents Golf Tournament & BBQ, 12:30 pm Jun 14 & Jul 19—Summer Sizzler Saturday Shotgun Jul 4—Fourth of Jul Flag Tournament Tennis Jun 9 thru August 8—Meadows Summer Sports & Tennis Camp Jun 28—Wimbledon & Whites Round Robin, 11:00 am Jun 7 & Jul 5—Tennis Guest Day, Free Tennis for Guests of Members Jun 4 & Jul 2—Courts & Cocktails, 5:30 pm Jul 25—Battle of the Club Pro’s, 5:30 pm What’s Could Be Better Call The Tennis Pro Shop for Information 378-5265 Dining & Social Jun 5—Mediterranean Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm Than Golf? BBQ and Golf Jun 21—Summer Social, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Jun 24 & Jul 22—Trivia Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm If you don’t play golf—then BBQ! Jun 26—Wine and Dine, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Jun 29—Meadows Residents Barbecue, Pool Deck, 5:30 pm Come to our pool-side BBQ event and golf Jul 12—“An Evening in Paradise” Summer Dinner Dance, Regency Rm. 6:00 pm Jul 17—Thanksgiving in Jul, Regency Room, 6:00 pm tournament on June 29 Jul 26—Summer Barbecue, On the Pool Deck, 5:30 pm Jul 31—Wine and Dine, Regency Room, 6:00 pm There has been a lot of sundae bar. We’ll also have a DJ Call for Reservations 378-2135 real estate sales activity in The with dance music. Please call the Meadows community these past Club for reservations at 378-2135 Activities months, and we want to take this for the BBQ only. • Ladies Bridge—1st & 3rd Wednesday and 2nd & 4th Friday, 1:00 pm • Men’s Bridge—Every Tuesday, 1:00 pm opportunity to invite both new and The tournament format is a • Mah Jongg—Every Friday 10:00 am to Noon old residents of the community to four-person scramble. Handicaps get acquainted or reacquainted with are not required and there will be The Meadows Country Club. no-handicap allowance. You can So, come one, come all and sign up as a single-, two-, three- or have a ball! a full-team of four. The Meadows Country First Place winners get four Club invites all The Meadows rounds of golf each; Second Place, nonmember residents to a golf two rounds of golf each; Third and tournament and pool-side BBQ Fourth Place teams, one round of on Sunday, June 29. The golf golf each. tournament will start at 12:30 pm, Call the golf shop, 378- and the BBQ will begin at 5:30 pm. 5153, to sign up for both the golf The package price for the tournament and BBQ. tournament and BBQ is $39.95 All nonmember Meadows per person plus tax—however, residents who play in the you do not need to play in the golf tournament or attend the BBQ will tournament to enjoy the BBQ. be entered into a prize drawing The price for the BBQ is only with the grand prize of a Summer $19.95 plus tax and service charge; Golf Membership. children 12 and under are half This event is a great oppor- price and children 6 and under, no tunity to learn more about the Club, charge. which is literally right in your The menu includes a beef backyard. carving station, in-house smoked Summer memberships are BBQ pork ribs, herb-roasted available for Golf, Tennis, and chicken, Mahi Mahi with a mango Dining/Pool. For information about salsa, hot dogs, hamburgers, membership, call Glenda Bachner bratwurst, salad bar, and ice cream at 378-5957. 18 The Meadoword • June 2014 A conversation with Nancy with Nancy managing all areas of Harris, when she’s talking about the operation, which included more her career, could be compared to than 100 culinary teachers. making a fine bouillabaisse from From 1984 to 1986, she also “a little of this and some of that”— served as president of Demo- but instead of herbs or special Pros Inc., providing professional seafood, it’s made from initiative, demonstrators for manufacturers, hard work, and some great times department stores, food, and trade that have created a “delicious shows. life.” Becoming well-recognized Nancy’s mother was born in among her peers in the culinary Ireland and very much wanted profession, Nancy found herself her only child to connect with her a sought-after member of many Irish roots. For a nine-year-old, it of the highly regarded boards was a big change from Lincoln, and associations that were Nebraska, to a boarding school raising the profile of cooking, near Dublin, but even then, Nancy encouraging cooks everywhere was open to new experiences; to try new recipes, and adding bonding with a cousin helped to wines to enhance the whole make it seem like an adventure and dining experience. Her ability the two became close. to organize events and manage Returning home after nine people and budgets made her months, she was back at school, more than qualified to lead groups and after graduating, she went on like the International Association to the University of Nebraska, of Culinary Professionals with where she earned a degree in art. members in 35 countries. When she married, she and As President of the Chicago her husband (a Vietnam veteran) chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, moved to the western suburbs of she organized its first fund- Chicago, where their daughter, raising auction. Her work also Dana, was born. introduced her to many of the new Nancy’s enthusiasm for celebrity chefs and vintners who food was never far away, and it became her good friends. She seemed like the right moment after credits Robert Mondavi with the her divorce to explore cooking increasing interest in American in a more professional way. wines, and when he established Accompanied by her daughter, the American Institute of Food and Nancy went to London to enroll Wine, she became a member of in Le Cordon Bleu, the epitome its national board and eventually of cooking schools with graduates President of the Chicago chapter. known throughout the world. Nancy Harris She laughs as she remembers a While Nancy was in class, Dana day in Santa Barbara when she spent her days with family friends joined Julia Childs for lunch. from her mother’s earlier visit to Upon arrival, Childs directed her Europe. to the kitchen with orders to make Coming back to the United The SECRET is in some sandwiches. Although a States in 1978, Nancy and a partner bit intimidated, she did as asked began a catering and special only to hear the famous chef events company called Moveable express a desire for French fries Feasts Ltd. It was the beginning from McDonald’s! Gathering up of her broad background in food the “SAUCE” Nancy’s homemade sandwiches, management and coincided in By Ginny Cardozo • Photos by Jim Young the group was off and soon many areas with the discovery of surrounded by others who ate Big the food experience and the ways Macs and whispered, “Is that Julia in which it was rapidly growing Childs over there?” and changing in America. It’s easy to see that while The two partners worked with she loved what she was doing, it clients to manage marketing, required a demanding schedule and public relations, new product many challenges. development, staff training, and Nancy remarried in 1982, and vendor negotiation. It was here, though her husband supported too, that Nancy broadened her her busy schedule, both wanted to skills to include conference and spend more time together to enjoy seminar planning, fund-raising, more relaxing activities and ski at and social events—the kinds their home in Aspen. of things that were becoming As a person who believes in more important to the hospitality giving back, she established the industry. After two years, she Charitable Foundation of Chicago bought out her partner and where, as a Board member, she continued operating the business developed long-range funding until 1996. sources, recruited volunteers, and In 1983, Nancy connected helped the Foundation plan for the with Cook’s Mart and became the future. President of its Culinary Schools, Her experience was just what coordinating a staff of 200. the Prairie Land Area of the Working with a contractor in the American Cancer Society was Chicago area, she helped to design looking for when they approached and manage a company called Let Nancy to become its executive Us Entertain You. Similar to sur le director in 1996. Within two years, Table, it grew to seven locations Continues next page The Meadoword • June 2014 19 Continued from previous well, she had to wait awhile longer. In 2010, Nancy moved to Hazardous Waste Pick-up she reorganized the operation, Florida as the senior executive surpassing all fund-raising and director for the Central and Meadows selected for pilot curb-side pickup program goals. When the Society Southwest areas of the ADA with program in July and August was looking for a regional vice offices in Tampa and Orlando. president, Nancy was the natural Rebuilding the market, as The Meadows will become the pilot neighborhood, selected by Sarasota choice. Once again, her skills and requested by the national ADA County, for a new “Curbside Household Hazardous Waste Collection” hard work moved the organization office, kept her on the move all program, which begins July 1 and runs through August 31. To arrange a far beyond its expectations. week and it wasn’t until 2013 that date for hazardous waste pick up, call a 800-624-5302. The County will send In 2002, she left to become she felt she had reached that goal a truck with various bins to make your collection. Be sure to note what type Executive Director of the Illinois and was truly ready to retire. of waste (below) the County will accept and what type they will not accept. Area of the American Diabetes But, of course, “retire” is Association (ADA), where she just a word and as you might established and managed its board expect, Nancy is already involved, of directors and created a series serving on the Food and Beverage of community initiatives that Committee at The Meadows

Working with Julia Childs

Nancy relaxes with a glass of wine and Julia Childs

built income to one of the highest Country Club and playing some levels in the country. In 2006, golf. Cooking for friends still gives Nancy became senior executive her pleasure, and when you are her director for the Association, guest, you know it will be a special leading the staff of three regional meal—even as she tells you, “It’ll offices to exceed financial goals be something simple.” (the office was number one in the Not surprising, Nancy has country in exceeding gross and an idea about teaching cooking net income). She also created and (perhaps at the Sarasota County managed a long-term relationship Technical Institute?) to people with Walgreens, which resulted on food stamps and guiding them in an annual national campaign toward healthy meals prepared on that earned more than $5 million a budget. And, despite years of dollars for the Association. business trips, her excitement for After her husband passed away new places and experiences has not in 2005, she went to Florida more dimmed—she hopes to visit India often and had good friends in The and South Africa one of these days. Meadows. She decided to buy a No doubt, she’ll bring back new home there and perhaps eventually ideas for food and ways to share retire. But if she thought that as she creates her own recipe for would happen any time soon… retirement! 20 The Meadoword • June 2014

Nathan Benderson Park is not just a rowing venue… it’s a world- More than just park … class rowing venue with events like Scheduled the World Rowing Championships scheduled in 2017. And, it’s training it’s a community 2014 Events facility as well for rowing teams from schools like Grand Valley State, June 7 through 8— Georgetown, Loyola University, TREASURE CHEST Sunshine State Games Harvard, Northeastern University, and other groups like the Canadian By Mary Jo Gord—Editor Championships Triathlon Team. It’s also a venue for charity events puts together a great team of volunteers • Vehicle Control Volunteer August 23—SUP and capable of holding multiple events, that are vital to successful events. • Money Handler Series (Stand Up all staged simultaneously. Three types of activities are available • Traffic Control~Honore Ave As a community park, it offers for volunteer positions—land, water, • Handicapped Parking Lot/Vendor Village Paddle Board) miles of sidewalks along a scenic and parking operations. road, a boat ramp, and other proposed Land Operations You can download detailed October 20 thru 26— facilities as well as nature areas like • Volunteer Leader (experience with volunteers and descriptions of the jobs that follow at Sarasota IBC “Bird Island” where numerous species general knowledge of regatta operations helpful) www.worldclassrowing.com; select of birds and other wildlife congregate • Volunteer Coordinator Volunteers from the navigation menu Dragon Board Festival during late afternoons and evenings. • Volunteer Check-in Tent at the top of the page, then click the And—believe it or not—it’s the home • Greeters (community ambassadors) Download Job Descriptions link. of some good-sized fish that showed up • Foot Path Control over time. • Vendor Village Volunteers Needed It’s a community treasure that • Hospitality Tent provides a substantial tax base for the • Golf Cart “Key Master” and Golf Cart Drivers county, an increasing revenue source • Water and Food Resupply Team Sunshine State Games from tourism for the community, and • Park Support Leader (manages the volunteer Nathan Benderson Park hosts games an “ambassador” for Sarasota-Manatee “Groundskeepers” team) across the country and beyond. • “Groundskeeper” Team June 7 and 8 And, it continues to evolve. Water Operations • Volunteer Leader (requires experience with regatta 7:00 to 10:30 am, 10:30 Volunteers are the heart The Sunshine State Games at Times slots— operations and volunteers) Nathan Benderson Park include am to 2:30 pm, and 2:30 to 5:30 pm. and sole of Benderson Park • Volunteer Coordinator rowing, canoeing, kayak sprints, and Saturday, June 7, Rowing The park is 600 acres with a 500- • Assistant Volunteer Coordinator stand-up paddleboard racing with acre lake that meets world standards • Dock Master (should have previous experience) athletes from across Florida. Also on Saturday, several volunteers as a 2,000-meter sprint course. As • Dock Hands~Launch and Recovery (should have A number of volunteer positions are needed for the Rowing events to a center for rowing regattas, it has previous experience) are open for the Games, which help in different areas, including the already hosted numerous events, • Referees Assistant/Launch & Recovery will be played Saturday, June 7, following: including national championships. • Starting Line Volunteer Leader (should have previous and Sunday, and June 8. Set-up is As the park grows, the need for experience) on Friday, June 6. Volunteers are • Parking attendants—6:10 to 10:00 volunteers grows and more volunteer • Stake Boat Holders (should have some regatta needed for Friday set-up and the am, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and 2:00 to opportunities become available. The operation knowledge) Saturday events. 5:30 pm. Meadows has already been a strong • Referees Assistant/Start Line, Power Boat Squadron Friday, June 6, Set-up Crew • Hospitality Tent attendants—7:00 source of volunteers at past events and Leader am to noon and noon to 5:00 pm. is recognized as such. • Safety Boat Crew Member The Set-Up Crew helps set up for As a Park volunteer, you not only • Launch Pilot (must be experienced in regatta water the event. • Launch & Recovery Docks—7:00 to can experience the excitement of a full- operations—no exceptions) Time slots—8:00 am to noon and noon 10:00 am and 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. fledged regatta while you work to help • Fueler to 4:00 pm. • Stake Boat Holders—7:00 to 10:00 make the event a success, you also will Parking Operations Saturday, June 7, Canoe/Kayak am and 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. receive a coveted World Class Rowing Responsible for all parking and traffic control opera- Volunteer T-shirt. tions, including collection of parking fees and safe Volunteers are needed to help • Launch Drivers—7:00 to 10:00 am John Krotec, volunteer transportation of athletes, spectators, officials, and register the athletes for the Canoe and noon to 5:00 pm. coordinator at Nathan Benderson Park, other visitors by golf cart. and Kayak races. The Meadoword • June 2014 21 Olympic Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final Sarasota-Bradenton hosts games June 6 through 8

For the first time in more than 40 follow the games, which showcase the years, an Olympic Modern Pentathlon top 36 male and 36 female pentathlon World Cup Final will be played on athletes worldwide in their quest for a American soil. Sarasota-Bradenton spot in the Olympics. And, Sarasota- got the nod from the International Bradenton is the stop along the “Road Governing Body of Modern Pentathlon to Rio.” The 2014 World Cup is the to hold the games, beating out cities first of three Pentathlon World Cup like Cairo, Frankfurt, Acapulco, Rome, competitions—the Finals in 2014 and Buenos Aires among others. and 2016 and the World Cup #1 First The Pentathlon combines five Round Competition in 2015. The U.S. disciplines: equestrian show-jumping Pentathlon Olympic Team trials in on a random horse drawn by lot, 2016 will also be played here. fencing with an épée sword, swimming The Sarasota Polo Grounds are freestyle 200 meters, running, and located at 8201 Polo Club Lane off shooting a laser pistol while running a University Parkway east of I-75. Selby half-mile. The events, are based on the Aquatic Center is located at 8301 legendary tasks a 19th Century military Potter Park Drive in Sarasota. courier might have faced. Volunteers needed! Four of the five events—equestrian jumping, fencing, running, and pistol This event is a great opportunity to shooting, will be held at the Sarasota be part of history in-the-making. Polo Grounds at Lakewood Ranch. If you would like to help at the The events were originally planned Pentathlon games, use the adjacent at Nathan Benderson Park but were Sign-Up Sheet to volunteer—or contact moved to the Polo Grounds because of Karin Weichlein, kjweichlein@ a scheduling conflict with the Sunshine gmail.com or 571-275-7986, or John State Games. Selby Aquatic Center Krotec, [email protected] or 224-1861. will host the swimming event. For more information about the The Pentathlon attracts some of the Pentathlon World Cup or to order world’s highest level dignitaries who tickets, visit: www.sbpentathlon.com. 22 The Meadoword • June 2014 Memoirs and Life Writing Group Describing significant events that happened in your life and hearing the same from others is what The Meadows Memoirs and Life Writing Group is about By Bob Barnett—Memoirs Coordinator

Dating and Marriage abound and tuxedos that had only last Life Writing Group frequently write and first date each from theirown month been rented to prom goers are about young love and early marriage. perspectives. Mary Bahr tells the story June is the month of weddings. now rented to wedding parties. The In the three essays that follow, John of a homesick, young Scottish bride Churches, synagogues, and even city writers in The Meadows Memoir and and Diane Arch describe their meeting living the first few months of her halls are jammed with young couples marriage with her new in-laws in a post ready to take the plunge. Bridal shows World War II Germany.

How I Met half a block from Central Park with my best friend Carol, also a New My Wife York City teacher. We were living By John Arch our dream, independent and debt- free; the world was our oyster. Columbus Day was a typical PS 208 on 111th Street in beautiful fall day; I agreed Harlem hardly looked like to go to The Frick the place where I would Museum, housed in meet the love of my life. the old Frick man- It was three stories tall sion; it was like and covered almost visiting a wealthy an entire city block. relative’s personal art It had 14 classes in collection rather than a each grade K-6, How I Met stodgy museum. which meant that more Afterwards we walked across than 2500 students roamed its the museum we walked back to My Husband the street and took a leisurely stroll halls. And each class had two Diane’s neighborhood and went through Central Park, ending up on By Diane Arch teachers making a total of more to a local Chinese restaurant. The the West Side at a neighborhood than 200 professionals. Chinese restaurant we went to I was wearing a short lemon Chinese restaurant. The cozy booth “Who is that in the yellow used too much MSG. Diane had an yellow dress when John asked me we sat in made our connection dress?” I asked my friend Joe. “I allergic reaction. I was pleased to if I’d like to go out on a date. We more intimate. Conversation think she teaches fourth grade,” find that I wasn’t the cause of her had been chatting in the teacher’s flowed easily as we ate our well- he answered. Needless to say, I tears. room of PS 208 on 111th Street prepared food. I was impressed quickly found out her name and After the meal, I walked her in New York’s Harlem. I was 21, with my date’s confidence, humor classroom. back to her apartment and bid her recently graduated from college, and charm and found myself We later met in the teachers’ farewell, knowing I had met a truly and on the rebound from a serious attracted to him in a powerfully lounge where she passed the most wonderful woman. I was looking relationship that did not have a compelling way. important test, way more important forward to seeing her again soon. happy ending. Suddenly I felt an even than how good she looked in the I headed back to my car to drive Our school population was stronger feeling, a constriction yellow dress. We could talk about back to my parents’ house on Long designated “at risk,” so the in my neck and a throbbing things both large and small. And Island. The car was not there. It principal received a large grant around my upper body. My face most critically, she laughed at my had been towed for being too close enabling her to hire two classroom reddened and I could no longer jokes. to a fire hydrant. teachers for every elementary speak or swallow. Tears rolled I asked her out. She lived In New York, towed cars were classroom. I was fortunate to uncontrollably down my cheeks. I on 72nd Street right across from stored on a barge anchored in the be paired with an experienced was embarrassed. I wasn’t sure, but the famous Dakota Building where Hudson River. It cost $100 to get teacher, a former airline stewardess I suspected that it was a reaction to John Lennon had recently been it back. I was still two weeks from who was born and raised in the something I ate. At that time MSG, murdered. my next pay check, so I had to neighborhood. a food additive was often sprinkled We had a wonderful time. In wait those two weeks to get the When I reported the invitation liberally on Chinese food. But, I the late 1960s, Manhattan was money to get my VW back. When I just received to my worldly co- hadn’t realized at the time that this a great place for an inexpensive I retrieved it two weeks later, it had teacher, she gave my prospective was the culprit. John asked me,” Is date. Most museums were free, the been stripped of my toolkit, jack, date her seal of approval. “Go on anything wrong?” But I couldn’t subways and buses cost a quarter. and spare parts. A few years later, that date, Diane,” she said. “I’ve speak. We left the restaurant We walked from her apartment the city arrested a number of police seen him interact with his students, quickly. across Central Park to Fifth Avenue officers for stealing stuff from and he has his feet well-planted in The cool night air relieved my which housed five or six world towed in cars. My bill for towing the ground.” My confidence about symptoms as he walked me home class museums. We ended up and storage was over $200. But this date was bolstered. to my apartment. I was impressed going to the Frick Museum. After Diane was worth it. Our date was set for Columbus with his ability to be caring while Day. October is generally a keeping upbeat and conversant. favorite month in New York City He said, “Good night, I’ll call because of the colorful leaves and you,” at the door. I walked into Memoirs will return next January crisp, breezy air. In the late 1960s, my apartment and said to my best New York was affordable even friend, “I think I just met the man and meet every Monday through April. for financially-strapped, first-year I’m going to marry.” And marry we teachers. Museums were free, did; 43 almost 44 years ago. For more information, contact transportation was inexpensive, and even a modest apartment could be rented if it was shared. For Bob Barnett at 371-1572 $215, I shared an apartment only Memoirs continues next page The Meadoword • June 2014 23 Memoirs, continued from previous The Voice Of Home By Mary Bahr The year was 1952. This was war—fell over themselves to make the year I left my home country, me feel at home. In fact, I was Scotland, to go to a new country, somewhat of a celebrity—the new FREE ESTIMATE! a new husband, and a new life daughter-in-law of the local doctor. in Germany. I arrived there on a There were callers every afternoon grey November day, flying in to to look me over, and they each Hamburg. I remember that my first brought a potted cyclamen plant. $15 OFF sight, as we came in to land, was a I soon grew sick of the sight of Any Plumbing sign for Coca Cola. “Civilization,” cyclamens and wished they could 379-9070 Service I thought! have brought a more practical gift. *Cannot be combined with other It was immediately apparent In spite of all this, I was often discounts or special offers • Water Heater Replacement that this was a country very homesick and missed my friends • Repairs different from home. Scotland had and family in Scotland. These • Remodel DISPOSAL 1/2 HP been spared many of the ravages of were days long before affordable • Re-Water Piping Installation $239.00 SALE PRICE—INSTALLED war but here there was still bomb long distance calling or email. I • Drain & Sewer Cleaning (REGULAR PRICE—$279.00) damage to be seen in Hamburg, wrote and received many letters. I and people were dressed more for found a local teacher interested in utility than fashion. I stood out in improving her English in exchange my red wool coat and high heels for German lessons. like an exotic bird. Few cars were I also had a portable radio— on the road back then, but there although all I could hear was either was tremendous energy and bustle music or German, which I did not everywhere. understand—until one day I was It had been decided to have idly twisting the dial and heard me stay with my in-laws for a few these wonderful words, “This is the months in their small town while BBC broadcasting to the British my husband looked for a house for Forces in Germany.” Although I us in Hamburg. My in-laws, who soon became proficient in German, both spoke English, were kindness I will never forget the thrill of itself to me and the townspeople— hearing those words. It was truly who had memories of a fair and “The Voice of Home.” considerate Scottish occupation force after the

Mah Jongg ON MONDAYS Are you looking for a chance to play Mah Jongg? Come by the MCA Monday mornings, 9:00 am For more information, call Caryl Magnus at 378-5055. Church of the Nativity Are you a A community in Christ, loving and reaching out to all, proclaiming Bridge Player? the Good News Looking for an Sundays Communion—8:00 am opportunity to play? Bible Study—9:00 am Communion with Music—10:15 am For more information, call Wednesdays Bill Thompson 379-7955 Healing Service—10:00 am 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd. BRIDGE FRIDAYS (1 block South of University) 12:30 PM 941-355-3262 It is necessary to sign up www.churchofthenativity.com before each game Rev. Charles H. Mann, Rector 24 Good Food The Meadoword • June 2014

Hey, Beer Enthusiasts… Motorworks Brewing offers freeweekly brewers discussion Thursday evenings

Motorworks Brewing introduced event is free and open to the public. a weekly brewers discussion on Motorworks Brewing is a full- Thursday evenings, starting at 6:30 production craft beer brewery located pm. One or more of the brewers are at 1014 9th Street W., midway between on hand for an hour-long discussion the downtown Riverwalk Park and on beer styles and brewing. A the newly renovated McKechnie Field different Motorworks Brewing beer is in Bradenton. The 27,000-square- spotlighted each week and offers an foot building houses a custom-built option to enjoy a perfectly snack. brewery and distribution facility plus a Everyone from beginning craft 3,500 square-foot taproom and bar. An beer drinkers to craft beer connoisseurs outdoor patio and 12,000-square-foot can learn and enjoy something from beer garden provides an added venue the weekly event. The educational for the brewery’s scheduled live music discussion also offers an opportunity and outdoor games, which include for visitors to ask questions. It’s a great bocce ball, cornhole, and a three-hole way for people to get to know their putting green. local brewers and learn more about beer and the brewing process. The Party ‘til the Cows Come Home! June is National Dairy Month Dakin Dairy Farm holds Second Annual Dairy Day family fun event on June 7 June is National Dairy Month, dairy is free. and in recognition of this yearly About Dakin Dairy Farms celebration of milk, Dakin Dairy Farms will host its second annual Dakin will also hold a 50/50 Dairy Day Family Fun Event, held raffle to benefit two deserving local Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 am to organizations, Harvest House 5:00 pm. Centers and Live the Life. Visitors to the farm will be Dakin Dairy Farms is one treated to a variety of fun activities, of less than 140 dairy farms in including calf scrambles, pig races, Florida and the only one that water slides, a rock-climbing wall, produces and bottles milk onsite. Strider bikes, and live local music. It’s been milking cows since There will also be plenty of food 1973. Located on 1,000 acres vendors, including the extreme at 30771 Betts Road in Myakka grilled cheese experience, fresh City, the farm is fully sustainable, roasted corn with homemade growing its own fresh grass with a Dakin butter, pulled pork, frappes, composting system to fertilize and milk shakes, and more. In addition, create a nutrient rich environment the Keiser University Center for to improve sandy Florida soils. Culinary Arts will be on hand for Cows are fed a diet of fresh grass “Culin-Dairy” demos. that is cut twice daily and mixed “Opening the farm for tours with a well-balanced mix of grains, has really been a labor of love minerals, and hay to produce a for our entire family,” explained high quality, sweet white milk. Karen Dakin. “As the number of The farm produces 100 percent Florida dairy farms continues to natural fresh milk, including fat- dwindle, it’s important for the next free, 1 percent, 2 percent, and generation to know how important whole milk, as well as chocolate farming is, and how local farmers milk, fresh heavy cream, and play a vital role in keeping families half and half. All of the farm’s healthy with natural, wholesome products are shipped throughout products.” Florida. Dakin Dairy Farms is the All-day admission to Dairy only dairy farm in the state that Day is $15 for adults and $10 for produces and bottles its own milk children 2 to 10. Admission is free and offers tours to the public. for children under 2. Tours will For more information, visit be available during the day for an DakinDairyFarms.com or call additional $5 fee. Parking at the (941) 322-2802. The Meadoword • June 2014 25 ITNSarasota Volunteer Drivers Needed; Rides Available

ITNSarasota (Independent rides. Our limiting factor is the Transportation Network), a local availability of drivers. Hours non-profit organization, is making and days are extremely flexible, a difference in the lives of many. she says. “Drivers choose their It provides rides for a modest availability each week and are fee to seniors who are no longer called or emailed to verify before behind the wheel and those with being assigned to rides. This vision impairments. The rides are is a wonderful and meaningful sometimes to doctors appointments opportunity to contribute to but are most often to support an others,” she adds. active and fulfilling lifestyle such An article published on April as grocery shopping, hair salon 11 in the Herald-Tribune shares appointments, attending theater the background and origin of productions, participation in ITN. The article is also online educational classes, and eating out at www.health.heraldtribune. with friends. com/2014/04/11/effort-help-elders- “We need more volunteer get-back-road/#. drivers now who can donate a few Davis says that “in life, an hours of their time a week to help important moral deed is to express out a neighbor,” says Linda Davis, an act of human kindness. Consider a Meadows resident, volunteer becoming a driver.” driver, member and secretary of the For more information, call the ITNSarasota Board of Directors. ITNSarasota office at 364-7530 or “There is no end to the need for visit www.ITNSarasota.org. Lifelong Learning Academy Summer session 2014 begins June 2—register now

“Hitchcock: The Master of cultural stimulation in an Suspense, Dead Sea Scrolls, informal, supportive atmosphere. iPhones for Beginners, History of Our students experience lively Jewish Humor, Learn to Use Your discussions promoting personal Digital Camera, and Advanced growth and social engagement. Meditation.”—these in-depth It’s a true meeting of the minds.” courses are just a sampling of She adds that LLA’s instructors the 36 offered in the summer come from, “the top of their semester, which runs from June 2 fields,” and include CEOs of through July 24. major companies, professional Courses are primarily offered artists, writers and photographers, on the campus of the University experts in science and medical of South Florida Sarasota- research, and educators from Manatee (USFSM). Classes are renowned universities and also offered at Kobernick-Anchin- colleges.” Benderson in Sarasota, and Overstreet describes the Westminster Towers and Shores in Sarasota-Manatee region as, “a Bradenton. mecca for lifelong learners. This Classes range from two to is definitely the place to be if you eight sessions to accommodate want to continue to grow and those who travel and have guests experience an active retirement.” during the summer. Course Lifelong Learning Academy costs range from $30 to $75. was recently recognized with Registration begins on April 28 WEDU’s “Be More Empowered and ends on the second session Award.” The award recognizes date of each course. a small nonprofit that best To register or learn more demonstrates the truth in the about summer semester courses, statement that “big things come in visit www.lla-sm.org. For more small packages.” information about the Lifelong Lifelong Learning Academy Learning Academy, call 359-4296. offers four course terms per year Janna Overstreet is Lifelong on the USFSM campus, at 8350 Learning Academy’s executive N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. director. Education that lasts a Most courses last six to eight lifetime is both her passion and weeks, and classes meet for one profession. hour and 20 minutes each week. “Our academy sets the For more information about standard other educational the Lifelong Learning Academy, organizations follow,” she call 941-359-4296 or visit www. says. Overstreet praises LLA, lla-sm.org. celebrating its 15th anniversary, for, “creating intellectual and 26 The Meadoword • June 2014

Have You Seen First Sea Turtle This Tarpon Tag? Nests Found Mote scientists, interns, and more than 300 volunteers in Walk with the Mote’s Sea Turtle Patrol have Turtle Patrol on begun a 33rd year of observing and documenting nesting turtles. The Saturdays during season runs from May 1 through October 31. The Turtle Patrol June and July walks the beaches everyday from Longboat Key through Venice. Florida’s Gulf Coast is a Mote researchers recently Mote has been unable to locate The first nests of the season hotspot for nesting sea turtles, deployed a satellite-linked the tag and is asking members of were found by the Mote-sponsored but just how much do you know transmitter on a tarpon as part of the public who may be boating in group on May 6. The loggerhead about our flippered friends? You a research project taking place in the area to keep an eye out for the sea turtle nests were found on can learn the tale behind the turtle Charlotte Harbor. The type of tag transmitter. Longboat and Casey Keys. tracks and scout local beaches used is designed to stay on a fish If you should spot it, please Loggerheads are threatened but for nests by joining Mote Marine for a certain period of time and pick it up and call Dr. James are the most common species to Laboratory’s free, educational then release. Locascio at Mote Marine be spotted on local beaches. The Turtle Walks. But this one attached by Laboratory, 727-424-8680. species is followed by endangered The walks are led by a Mote- Mote staff somehow released The study is part of Mote’s green sea turtles. trained volunteer, who shows prematurely. Its last report location broader Tarpon Research Initiative. Weekly updates on turtle participants how the Sea Turtle from Hardworking Bayou, in For more information about nestings are posted about noon Patrol scouts for signs of turtle the J.N. Ding Darling National the project, email Locascio at each Monday during the season at nesting as part of an effort to Wildlife Refuge. [email protected]. www.mote.org/2014nesting. You conserve the marine animals. The can also find “dos and don’ts” for volunteer will also discuss sea the public there. turtle history and talk about other Mote biologists ask residents local wildlife and natural habitats. who spot turtles nesting during the People of all ages are welcome. day to call 388-4331. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations are Rare sea needed. Walks begin at 6:45 am turtle species every Saturday in June and July. Participants should meet at the nests on public beach access point at 4795 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Venice Beach Key. Parking is available. In recent years, Sarasota During the Turtle Walks, County beaches have also hosted participants might find evidence of a handful of endangered Kemp’s turtle nests or of “false crawls”— ridleys. They are among both the when a female might come ashore smallest and rarest of sea turtle but returns to sea without nesting. species. Guides describe how Mote One was reported nesting on scientists and trained volunteers a Venice Beach on May 9. Venice carefully interpret and document resident Adam Sando filmed the these signs. Participants also sea turtle as it nested. Mote said learn how all beach goers, coastal the resident did everything right. residents, and visitors can keep He observed the turtle from a safe beaches safe and inviting for sea distance, did not interfere with turtles. the turtle’s nesting, and contacted Southwest Florida beaches scientists at Mote. provide nesting grounds for Unlike loggerhead sea turtles, threatened loggerhead sea turtles, which nest at night, Kemp’s endangered green sea turtles, ridleys nest during the day. They and occasionally, other species. also weigh less than loggerhead Florida’s west coast hosts the sea turtles, so the tracks they largest nesting population of leave behind after nesting are loggerheads in the Gulf of Mexico. often obscured by the time Sea This year marks Mote’s 33rd Turtle Patrollers are on a beach year of protecting sea turtles the following morning. That’s along 35 miles of Sarasota County why reports like Sando’s are so beaches. To support Mote’s sea important. turtle research and conservation His video can be viewed by efforts, donate online at www.Mote. visiting YouTube at www.youtube/ org. R3VvNv78o4I. The Meadoword • June 2014 27 Neal Nature Preserve New Manatee County park provides peaceful respite By Steve Newman—Editorial Assistant

An ambitious project by Manatee County to highlight southwest Florida’s natural history and some of its prehistoric residents opened on the bayshore in western Bradenton on April 9. But for many, it still remains an undiscovered wonder in our own backyard worthy of exploring. The Neal Preserve is a 120- acre tract, located on the south side of Manatee Avenue (SR 64), just before the Anna Maria Bridge. It boasts a tall observation tower where visitors can look out over Sarasota Bay and the surrounding mangrove forest. There is also a sturdy boardwalk that winds through a peaceful salt-marsh habitat to a secluded platform right Photos by Steve Newman on Sarasota Bay. From there, you can enjoy an unparalleled view of The the water and Anna Maria Island. preserve is open Manatee County’s Parks year-round and Natural Resources Director from sunrise to Charlie Hunsicker calls the Neal sunset. Visitors Preserve a “historically significant are encouraged site” that once was home to two to explore the Native American cemeteries. He half-mile of described relics found there during boardwalk and excavations by the Smithsonian shale trails on in the 1930s as “footprints of a foot. During civilization from long past.” the summer It’s believed the site was months, it inhabited by indigenous tribes would be best between 3000 BC and about to visit during 1400 AD. Artifacts found in two the coolest burial mounds were removed, but hours of the “demonstration mounds” have morning or been recreated to show where they during late once stood. afternoon, once Preserve workers removed the sea breeze sets in over the bay. It makes a great stopping off point on your way to the non-native plant species to Holmes Beach and Anna Maria give way to an authentic Florida Island, or even on the way back habitat. In their place, the workers home. also planted some rare and even Admission is free. But because endangered species that once of the sensitive nature of the habit thrived along the shore of Sarasota and nesting bird sites it hosts, pets Bay. They include the endangered are not allowed. Upland cotton, The Neal which is Preserve is related to the located at commercial 12301 Manatee cotton that was Avenue W., just once the driver east of the Anna of the southern Maria Bridge. plantation For more economy. The information, Upland variety visit www. was nearly mymanatee.org eradicated by or call the USDA 748-4501. during the early 1900s because it was believed to attract and host the notorious boll weevil. 28 The Meadoword • June 2014 Dancing With the Docs FST 2014 Seasons of Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Summer Mainstage and Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Cabaret Sizzle

Eight local doctors Intercoastal Medical Group Florida Studio Theatre’s ‘n’ roll, and blues. will swap their scrubs for • Dr. Andrew Keegan, Summer Mainstage kicks off with Second in the season is dance attire during a gala Roskamp Institute the foot-stomping musical Pump Becoming Dr. Ruth by Mark St. evening this month. They’ll • Dr. Eva Laukhuf, Boys and Dinettes. Also being Germain. It provides audiences be pairing with professional Westside Medical Care performed is Becoming Dr. Ruth, with an intimate look at the heroic partners from the Fred • Dr. Federica Priano, and the thought-provoking Taking and intriguing journey of Dr. Ruth Astaire Dance Studio Fedcare Shakespeare. The season runs from Westheimer from her early life to compete for the • Dr. Karla Torres, June 4 through August 24 in the in Nazi Germany to becoming 2014 Mirror Ball Gulf Coast Keating and Gompertz Theatres in America’s most famous therapist. Trophy. All Neurology downtown Sarasota. Becoming Dr. Ruth will play in the proceeds will Dancing The Summer Cabaret Season Keating Theatre from June 25 to benefit the with the includes “At The Hop” by July 24. Alzheimer’s Association, Docs will be held at The Francis America’s premiere Doo-Wop Closing out the summer season Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. (for more information, visit www. group, The Alley Cats; “Clearly is the U.S. premier of Taking Maverick and Lulu of 106.5 thefrancisevents.com). Invisible: Magic Up Close” with Shakespeare by John Murrell. CTQ’s Morning Show will host It all starts at 6:00 pm on June Carl Seiger; and “Somewhere Over This enchanting, eccentric journey the event. Celebrity judges include 20 with guests arriving on the Red the Rose,” the songs and stories of creates a beautiful dichotomy John Scaltzi of ABC 7 News, Carpet. The bar is “open” and hors Judy Garland and Bette Midler. between Shakespeare’s verse and Chuck Albrecht of the Alzheimer’s d’oeuvres are plentiful, followed The season opens June 10 and today’s language. Is it possible for Association, and Dolly Jacobs of by a three-course meal at 7:00 pm. plays through August 31 in the an avid video-game lover to love Circus Sarasota. The highlight of the evening John C. Court Cabaret. Shakespeare? Described as “warm, If you’re wondering if your doc starts approximately 8:00 pm Subscription to all three wise, and witty” by the Calgary will be dancing, he will be if he’s right after dessert is served and Mainstage plays start at $39. Herald, Taking Shakespeare will one of the following: continues till 9:00 pm when the Subscription to all three Cabaret be performed in the Gompertz • Dr. Karen Brainard, votes are tallied to see who takes shows also starts at $39. To Theatre from July 23 to August 17. Bradenton East Integrative home the 2014 Mirror Ball. purchase all subscriptions and Known as Sarasota’s Medicine All-inclusive event tickets single tickets at the FST Box Contemporary Theatre, Florida • Dr. James Cannon, North are $100 per person. To order, Office, call 366-9000, or visitwww. Studio Theatre was founded in River Dental visit www.eventbrite.com and FloridaStudioTheatre.org. 1973 by Jon Spelman. It has since • Dr. Cristobal Cortes, Cortes enter “Dancing With the Docs.” Pump Boys and Dinettes, established itself as a major force Family Physicians Ticket sales end June 16. A $6.49 features a crew of gas jockeys in American Theatre, presenting • Dr. Diego Ramos-Rivera, processing fee applies. selling high-octane fuel on North contemporary theatre in its five Carolina’s Highway 57 and the theatre venues: the Keating sassy dinettes who run the Double Theatre, the renovated Gompertz Cupp diner next door. Between Theatre, the Goldstein Cabaret, changing tires and baking pies, the the John C. Court Cabaret, and the gang performs a rousing, down- Bowne’s Lab Theatre. home mix of country western, rock

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ART CENTER SARASOTA FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE mote.org/summercamp. Campers must pre-register by 5:00 DRINK (SCIENCE) CAFE. All ages. Lounge on a couch, EXHIBITION CYCLE, Thru JUN 27 WINTER CABARET pm the Wed prior to the camp week. Register online. grab a beer, wine, or soft drink and learn about cutting-edge science in a relaxed, informal setting. Drinks and bar snacks “Unconventional Inventions”: Gallery 1. Thru Jun 7—Too Darn Hot, a Cole Porter Revue. John C. Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit 501(c) Court Cabaret. (3) research organization in Sarasota with field stations in available for purchase. Feel free to bring food. FREE. RSVP Vanishing Lemur Conservation Foundation Collection: online at http://www.southfloridamuseum.org. Gallery 2. SUMMER CABARET starts Jun 10 eastern Sarasota County, Charlotte Harbor, and the Florida Keys. Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, located at 1600 Ken 4th Wed every month, 7:00 pm—STELLIFEROUS LIVE, “Black Box Projects: Summation”: Gallery 3. Thru Jun 10 thru Jul 6—At the Hop, The Ally Cats Bishop Planetarium. Look at and discuss the night skies. “Perspectives”: Gallery 4 Thompson Parkway in Sarasota. Call 388-4441 or visit http:// performing hits from the 50s & 60s. John C. Court Cabaret. [email protected]. View schedule at http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/ The Art Center is a member-based organization that engages WINTER MAIN STAGE ThingstoDo/PresentationSchedule.aspx. the entire artistic community by providing educational Thru Jun 1—Tom Jones, an adaptation the novel by Henry MYAKKA STATE PARK Fridays, 6:00 pm—FILM FRIDAYS are most Fridays year- programs and exhibitions in the community from novice Fielding about adventures of the heart and a charming young Myakka River State Park, located 9 miles east of I-75 at round in the Bishop Planetarium Theater, showcasing films to accomplished artists and anyone who enjoys the visual man of questionable birth, madly in love with an aristocrat 13208 State Road 72 in Sarasota, is open 365 days a and documentaries focused on varied cultural, social, and arts. The Center offers affordable, accessible, creative arranged to marry a loathsome man. Aristocrats, wenches, year from 8:00 am until sundown. $6.00 per vehicle (limit scientific topics. $3 members; $5 general admission. opportunities with curated and juried exhibitions, classes, and scalawags abound in this bawdy and rollicking romp of 2-8 people per car); $4.00 per single occupant vehicle. • Jun 6—Star Trek (2009) workshops, and educational programs for youth and adults. through the back roads and bedchambers of England. Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in • Jun 20—The Magnificent Seven (1960) The Art Center is located at 707 North Tamiami Trail in • Jun 27—Wizard of Oz (1939) SUMMER MAINSTAGE starts Jun 4 vehicles with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass Sarasota. For more information, visit http://www.artsarasota. $2.00 per person. Campsites available. Email Biology@ EXHIBITS org or call 365.2032. Jun 4 thru Jun 29—Pump Boys & Dinettes. Waitresses MyakkaRiver.org or call 361-6511. Thru Aug 29—Coffee: The World in Your Cup tells the and mechanices perform a mix of country and western, rock ARTIST SERIES CONCERTS story of one of the world’s most widely traded commodities ‘n’ roll, and blues in a tale of friendship, romance and life’s THE POWEL CROSLEY THEATRE AND MANSION and how it has affected cultures, economies, and OF SARASOTA simple pleasures. The Powel Crosley Estate, One Seagate Drive in Sarasota environments across the globe. Explores the environmental For information about and tickets to these events, call Jun 25 thru July 27—Becoming Dr. Ruth. Celebrity (1/2 mile north of the University Parkway and US 41 and social impacts of the coffee industry and recommends 360-7399 or visit http://artistsseries.org. sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, revisits details of her intersection). Email [email protected] or ways for consumers to make socially and environmentally Jun 1, 7:30—“Opera and More,” Tenor Jeffrey Hill and facinating life. She speaks candidly about being raised in a call 941-722-3244. responsible coffee purchases as well as the impact on your body. Organized by the Burke Museum of Natural History bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba, with pianist Avis Romm. Swiss orphanage and about becoming the first to speak out REALIZE BRADENTON! Solos and duets including Carmen, Baby Doe, La Boheme, about sexual taboos during the revolutionary 60s. and Culture in Seattle, Washington. The Pearl Fishers as well as popular songs from My Fair Located at 1241 N. Palm Avenue in Sarasota. For more Realize Bradenton is a non-profit organization that builds Open Tue thru Sat, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Lady, Man of La Mancha, Aspects of Love, A Funny Thing information or tickets, call the Box Office at 366-9000 or visit community and promotes economic development through Sun from noon to 5:00 pm; closed Mondays and first Happened on the Way to the Forum, and more. http://www.Floridastudiotheatre.org. collaborative events, partnerships, and interactive strategies. Saturday in November, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and For information, visit http://www.RealizeBradenton.com. New Year’s Day. Located at 201 10th Street W in Bradenton. Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is a non-profit corporation, JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA formed in 1996, that takes pride in presenting major national ARTCENTER MANATEE General admission to all films, $5; members $3. Contact and international varieties of concert, opera, orchestral, The Jazz Club of Sarasota is located at 330 South Thru May 2—Herbie Rose Exhibit. Kellogg Gallery. Jessica Schubick at 746-4131, ext. 27, or jschubick@ Broadway, and film performances; the majority are staged at Pineapple Ave, Suite 111 in Sarasota, 366-1552. For Thru May 2—Bill Gotwald, Ph.D. African Masks. Searle southfloridamuseum.org. the restored Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum tickets or information, call 366-1552 or visit http://www. Gallery. VILLAGE OF THE ARTS jazzclubsarasota.com. of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota. Jun 20, 7:00 to 9:00 pm—GIRLS NIGHT OUT. (Mini First Fri of the every month) 4:00 to 6:00 pm—ART ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS classes in Painting, Jewelry, Clay, Belly Dancing & more.) All WALK. Village galleries, shops, and restaurants open for the skill levels. Supplies, beer, and light snacks included; $30/ evening. Food, refreshments, live music, and work by local 2013-2014 REPERTORY SEASON EXHIBITS AND EVENTS person. Tickets online. Thru Jun 22, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm—ANNUAL JURIED artists. Continues on Sat and Sun, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. In Tickets available online at http://www.asolo.org. PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION: “Tropical Visions.” The Bradenton between US 41 (14th Street) and 9th Street West, Thru Jun 10—Hero: The Musical featuring a fresh, upbeat work of talented photographers from around the country on ATTENTION ARTISTS! & 17th Avenue West and 9th Avenue West. pop-rock score, with some of Broadway’s biggest stars, that display and for sale in the Museum of Botany and the Arts. Express Yourself Open Exhibition Jun 10-Jul 18 Jun 6, 6:00 to 9:00 pm, & Jun 7, 11:00 am to 4:00 takes audiences into the world of comic books through the Cash prizes will be awarded to Best of Show, First, Second, Kellogg, Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries. Opening pm—The Village in Bloom. Meet and chat with painters, eyes of a 28-year-old aspiring comic book artist struggling to and Third Place in five categories. Reception Jun 12, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. potters, sculptors, fiber artists and recycle artists in their get his life and career on track. Thru Jun 8, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm—GULF COAST Receiving Day, Jun 7, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. homes and galleries. FREE. Thru Jun 15—I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, a hilarious HERITAGE: AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND Exhibition requirements online at Located in Bradenton between US 41 (14th Street) and 9th play that celebrates Italian home cooking as an expression of HISTORY, Paintings of 3 long-time local artists— William artcentermanatee.org/tag/open-exhibition/. Street West, & 17th Avenue West and 9th Avenue West. love and a source of comfort when the romance goes cold. Hartman (1906-1989), Larry Stults (1899-1996), and Wilfred Antoinette LaVecchia plays Giulia Melucci, conjuring up a Berg (1908-2002)—reflect impressions of early life along Located at 209 Ninth Street West in Bradenton, the RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART culinary masterpiece (cooking a three-course meal live on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Historic Selby House. center exhibits artwork of local, state, and national artists. SPECIAL EXHIBITS stage before our eyes) as she recounts stories about the men LECTURES AND CLASSES—Register, http://www.selby.org Exhibitions change monthly; public welcome to opening Ongoing—20th Century Abstract Art from the Ringling in her life and the meals that she made for them. Upgrade receptions. Call Peggy Haynes, 746-2862, or email peggy@ Collection. Abstract works by artists Vassily Kandinsky, ticket for $35 for seat in the on-stage café table; share the Thru Aug 25, 9:00 to 10:00 am—SUMMER YOGA PASS artcentermanatee.org. Adult classes in drawing and (8 sessions). Focuses on alignment, breathing techniques, Arthur Dove, Franz Kline, Jules Olitski, Louise Nevelson, wine and taste the food. Cafe tables limited to 10 people per painting, pastels, painting on silk, pottery, jewelry design, Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, Richard Serra, and others. performance; purchase at Box Office, 351-8000. and relaxation for beginners as well as advanced. Instructor digital photography, and more. After school programs, Nancy Zampella. Members $100; nonmembers $140. Jun 6 thru Aug 24—“Science and the Spectator” Jun 7 thru 29 —Baritones Unbound, a new musical ages 6-10; summer camps, ages 4-15. Visit http://www. highlights works on paper that represent the significance of conceived by three-time Tony nominated leading man Marc Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 9:00 to 10:00 am—YOGA IN artcentermanatee.org. THE GARDENS beginners to advanced students with human and animal exhibitions in 19th-century British society, Kudisch, a trio of some of Broadway’s top baritones on a PIRATES Affiliate MiLB BRADENTON MARAUDERS and the audience that saw them. captivating musical tour of baritone voices through the ages. an emphasis on alignment. Relaxation and breathing techniques. Instructor Nancy Zampella. Members $55; HOME GAMES at McKECHNIE FIELD Thru Aug 3—“Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries EVENTS nonmembers $75. Games at 6:30 pm unless stated otherwise of the Art World” spotlights some of the world’s most None in June. Jun 3, 10 & 17, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm—INTERMEDIATE Jun 8 (7:00 pm)—vs Charlotte Stone Crabs notorious con artists and examines how their talents, charm, WATERCOLOR. Focuses on demonstrations and a variety Jun 10, 11, 12 (5:00 pm), 22 (5:00 pm), 23, 24 (10:30 am), and audacity beguiled the art world from much of the 20th The FSU/Asolo Conservatory Theatre is located at 5555 25, 26 & 27.—vs Palm Beach Cardinals Century to the present day N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, 351-9010. Actor Training is of watercolor techniques. Materials list available. Instructor Carolyn Merenda. Members $85; nonmembers $105. Jun 14 (7:05 pm) South vs. North Thru June 2—“Conserved,” featuring posters from the a three-year Masters of Fine Arts graduate program. For Jun 25, 26 & 27—vs Jupiter Hammerheadsg Tibbals Collection, this exhibition examines the life of a circus specific dates and times, visit http://www.asolo.org. Jun 5, 12, & 19, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm—BEGINNERS ONLY WATERCOLOR. Structured 3-class, small group workshop To view game calendar in season, visit, http://www.milb.com/ poster. Printed and posted to announce the coming of the CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM that takes beginners from inexperienced to comfortable index.jsp?sid=t3390 and select Schedule from menu to view circus, for some posters, a second life began after the circus with the basic tools and techniques. Materials list available. calendar. Click in-town games. McKechnee Field is located left town. Circus Museum. CHJ is a secular, lay congregation of people who celebrate Thru Jun 30—“Fat Boy” is the latest in Leonard Ursachi’s and enjoy the Jewish heritage. Families of mixed faith Instructor Carolyn Merenda. Members $85; nonmembers at 1611 9th Street West in Bradenton. $105. Register online. series of “bunker” sculptures, located on the The Ringling’s welcome; all are affirmed and respected—regardless of MANATEE PLAYERS Millennial Tree Trail. gender orientation. Members identify with and value the RAINFOREST FRIENDS—KIDS & FAMILIES 2014-15 SEASON Thru Jun 29—“The Philip and Nancy Kotler Glass history, culture, and future of the Jewish people. For more June 7, 1:00 to 2:00 pm—RAINFOREST FRIENDS: Japan Season starts in August with: Collection,” the works by many of the leading glass artists in information.CHJ meets at Unity 3023 Proctor Road. All Fire & Rain, a special performance by Kuniko Yamamoto. the American and European traditions. services and programs are open to the public at no charge. Aug 7-24—Disney’s Tarzan. Includes songs by Phil Collins. RAINFOREST FRIENDS is a new program designed for By Tony Award-winning playright David Henry Hwang. Thru Jul 13—“In the Streets: Photographing Urban For more information about these events, call 929-7771 or children ages 3 to 11 and their families in our new Children’s Spaces.” 20th Century prographers work depicting the rise visit http://www.chj.Sarasota.org. Rainforest Garden. Free with regular Garden admission. The Manatee Performing Arts Center is located at 502 3rd of the modern metropolis. Members free. Ave West in Bradenton. For details and tickets, call the box Thru Sep 7—“Beth Lipman: Precarious Possessions.” CROWLEY MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER office, 748-5875, or visit http://www.manateeplayers.com. LITTLE SPROUTS CLUB Life-sized Victorian furniture recreated in glass sculpture. Sat, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—OLD MYAKKA FARMER’S MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK Each of the three works, Crib, Cradle, and Sideboard with MARKET at Crowley, 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota. Returns in the Fall—Hands-on exploration. Includes Blue China represents a particular moment of our lifespans story-time, nature themed arts & crafts, and snack. Meet Open Mon through Fri, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; second and CROWLEY FOLK SCHOOL—Learn survival skills, self- fourth Sat, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, and reminds us of ties to the objects that define us through sustainability, how to grow plants, how to raise animals, under the banyan trees, rain or shine. Ages 5 and under. No societal conventions. reservations required. Free with admission or membership. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day traditional crafting, and more. Classes on weekends & Wed weekend, 4th of July, Labor Day weekend, Veteran’s Day, CENTER RING SATURDAYS (Family) evenings; some offered at Florida House Learning Center at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is located at 900 South Palm Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. 4454 Beneva Rd in Sarasota. Register online. Ave in Sarasota. For more information about current classes Second Sat each month, noon to 2:00 pm (CURRENTLY FREE. Located at 1404 Manatee Ave E in Bradenton. Call NOTHING SCHEDULED) The Crowley Museum and Nature Center, located at or to register, visit the Calendar page at http://www.selby.org 749-7165. 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota, is open Jan through or call 366-5731, extension 239. JOSEPH’S COAT SKYSPACE AT SUNSET OLD MAIN STREET Apr—Thu through Sun, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission SUMMER CAMP Thu & Fri evenings, 30 minutes after sunset—JOSEPH’S applies. Adults $10; children $2. All proceeds benefit CMNC. Every 3rd Thu each month, 6:00 to 10:00 pm—“MAIN COAT, a permanent installation by artist James Turrell and For more information go to http://www.crowleyfl.org. Jun 9 thru Jun 13, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm—PEOPLE OF THE STREET LIVE” for libations, food, and live music benefits a RAINFOREST. Campers explore rainforest civilizations by “gathering place for contemplation, sustained experience, different non-profit organization each month. Call 744-2589. and conversation. LED lights change the color of the space, DESIGNING WOMEN BOUTIQUE tasting rainforest foods, making rainforest tools, and playing FARMERS’ MARKET. Every Saturday, Oct thru May, rainforest games. (Also see Summer Camp Section) the context of how you view the sky, and your perception First Wednesday every month, 5:30 pm—DESIGNING 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Located on 12th Street W., between of sky color. Bring your Yoga mat; dress for outdoors. WOMEN BOUTIQUE AMBASSADORS’ GUILD at the MOTE MARINE LABORATORY 3rd Avenue W. and Manatee Avenue W. Visit http://www. Reservations recommended. Members free; nonmembers boutique. Guests always welcome; we would love for you BradentonFarmersMarket.com or call 840-0017. $5. Call 358-3180 or purchase online. to join us! For more information, call the DWB Event Line EXHIBITS & SPECIAL EVENTS 3rd Sat, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—MAINLY ART, every third 544-7612. Thru Sep 14, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm—“Surviviors: Saturday returns in the fall and runs through May, featuring ART AFTER 5 Jun 25, 11:30 am—AMBASSADORS’ GUILD SALON Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations” limited-time exhibit. arts and crafts by local artists and artisans. 6:00 pm—GALLERY WALK & TALK. Free with Art After 5 Series with deli lunch, with speakers Patrika Vaugh, admission. Jun 7, 10:00 am thru 1:00 p.m. “World Ocean Day” at the RIVERWALK PARK ON THE MANATEE RIVER Every Thu, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—ART AFTER 5. Museum of Founder/Editor/Writing Coach, A Capella Publishing “A Aquarium at Mote. Celebrate with a day of games and crafts. Literary Midwife: from Inception to Publication” and mini Riverwalk, located in downtown Bradenton on the Manatee Art and Circus Museum after hours, Permanent collection Style Show. $20 (prepayment required) includes lecture and GILLS CLUB River, is an outdoor gathering place, designed to provide and special exhibition galleries; cocktails on the loggia. lunch. DWB Event Line 544-7612. Order online. None in June space for diverse events and activities. For more information Cash bar and seating available. Bring the family. After hours about the new Bradenton Riverwalk Park, visit http://www. discounted admission—Adults $10; children age 6 to 17, $5; Designing Women Boutique, a 501(c)(3) charitable HOME SCHOOL DAY None in June realizebradenton.com and select Riverwalk from the menu at 5 and under, free. Members, no charge. View schedule at organization, is located at 1226 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, the top of the page. http://www.ringling.org. 366.5293. Vsit http://www.designingwomenboutique.org. KAYAK PADDLE SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM 3rd Thu of the month, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—RINGLING DE SOTO NATIONAL MEMORIAL None in June BY THE BAY. Free with Art After 5 discounted admission; MORNING KAYAK PADDLE 1st Sat of most months, 4:00 and 8:00 pm—FAMILY members free. Live music. Bolger Campiello at the Ca’ d’Zan. Located at 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy in Bradenton None in June NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM. Fun, educational, and something Included with Art After 5 Museum admission, $10 adults, in Florida. Visitor Center open daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; new. Open till 8:00 pm; half-price after 4:00 pm. “Rock and SUMMER CAMP (See Summer Camp Section) $5 children, members free. Cash Bar and food provided by grounds, dawn to dusk. Parking lot gates close at 5:00 pm. Roll Hall of Fame” planetarium shows, 8:15 to 9:00 pm. Event Treviso. Limited seating available. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Free; Weekly camp sessions run from Jun thru Aug. For schedule at http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/ 8:00 to 11:00 pm—RINGING UNDERGROUND, a series donations accepted. information, see special section for SUMMER CAMPS, call FamilyNights.aspx. of events with a mix of interactive art, live music, and pop 388-4441, ext. 348, email [email protected], or visit www. 2nd Wed of the month, 7:00 and 9:00 pm—THINK + culture in a block-party atmosphere. Included with Art After 5 The Meadoword • Month 2013 31 AROUND THE TOWN • June 2014 discounted Museum admission. Couperin; BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. dessert. For reservations or more information, please call THE PLAYERS, SARASOTA 36. Sarasota Opera House. YOGA ON THE TERRACE 966-4009. SUMMER SIZZLER SERIES Jun 14, 8:00 pm—SATURDAY SYMPHONY 2 with Jun 8, 2:00 pm—JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN 3rd Sat of the month, 10:00 am—YOGA ON THE CA’ Conductor Larry Rachleff and Concertmaster Charles LOVE STORY. The summer film festival kicks off with this Jun 12—The Dixie Swim Club. A comedy about five DE’ZAN TERRACE. Bring mat, towel, and water. Free Wetherbee. BERLIOZ | Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict; film tracing Jewish involvement in the sport from the game’s unforgettable women whose friendship began many years (standard admission applies after 10:00 am). Canceled for STRAUSS | Serenade, Op. 7; BARBER | Violin Concerto, earliest days. Jews and Baseball brings to life dramatic ago while members of a college swim team. inclement weather. Parking available in ca’ d’Zan lot. Op. 14; MOZART | Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 moments including Hank Greenberg’s support of Jackie Jun 12—Knowing Me, Knowing You: The Hits of ABBA. PERFORMANCES AT RINGLING (Jupiter). Sarasota Opera House. Robinson and how the legendary Sandy Koufax pioneered Enjoy all of the super groups’ hits LIVE on stage with Jun 21, 8:00 pm—SATURDAY SYMPHONY 3: A players’ rights. For more information, please call 351-8766. interesting facts about the songs, albums, movies and band May 10, 7:30 pm, & 11, 2:00 pm—The Merry Widow members! Operetta (see Artist Series Concerts) Celebratory Finale with Conductor Nicholas McGegan and Jun 11, Noon—LUNCH WITH THE RABBI, Brenner Concertmaster Timothy Lees. BRAHMS | Symphony No. 3 Glickman. Bring a brown bag and news article or topic to DRAG QUEEN BINGO BONANZA: MONDAY NIGHT FILMS, FROM 7:00 TO 9:00 PM AT THE in F Major, Op. 90; SAINT-SAËNS | Violin Concerto No. 3 in discuss. Dessert provided. All welcome. HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER Jun 6, 8:00 pm—4th Anniversary. Performances with Ms. B Minor, Op. 61; POULENC | Concerto for Two Pianos in D Jun 10, 10:00 am—MITZVAH KNITTING AND Beneva Fruitville (Berry Ayers) and sidekicks Lindsey Carlton Minor. Sarasota Opera House. Tickets free with admission or $5.00 without. Screenings at CROCHETING GROUP. Bring your needles and join friendly (Greyling Johnson) and Tamiami Trails (Eric Berkel). $5 cover 7:00 pm. For information or tickets, call 360-7399. folks for a morning of knitting and crocheting baby items for STUDENT RECITALS charge. Under 18 not recommended. May 5—42 (2013). Story of Jackie Robinson and his history- needy children. Yarn and patterns provided if needed. making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Recitals are at Holley Hall. Admission is $5. Jun 14, 6:00 pm—TURTLE BEACH PICNIC AND The Players is located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail between 10th May 12—A League of Their Own (1992). During World War Jun 8 , 7:30 pm—STUDENT RECITAL 1. Holley Hall. HAVDALAH. Under the shaded Turtle Beach pavilion. Street and Boulevard of the Arts. For times and tickets, call II, the all-women’s baseball league kept the sport alive. Jun 15, 7:30 pm—STUDENT RECITAL 1. Holley Hall. Brotherhood members will man the grill for the cookout. Box Office at 365-2494 or visit http://www.theplayers.org/ Jun 24, 10:30 am—ANTISEMITISM: A DISCUSSION, Broadway.html. May 12—Field of Dreams (1989). An Iowa farmer hears LECTURES voices telling him “If you build it, they will come” to a baseball Where does it come from, and why does it persist? What are VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS diamond in his cornfield. Jun 7, 14 & 21. 1:00 pm—Holley Hall. Admission $5. its new forms? Will it ever go away? For more information, please call 359-8235 or email [email protected]. FRIDAYFEST Located at 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota at University MASTER CLASSES Jun 30, 10:30 am—THE POETRY OF OUR PEOPLE. Parkway and U.S. 41. Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Music and Sunset—rain or shine! Bring blankets or lawn TBA. 3-weeks $75; one class $5. For more information Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman teaches this compelling and chairs. Food and beverage for sale. No outside food , drinks, Call 359-5700 or visit http://www.ringling.org. inspiring three-session series on Jewish poetry throughout contact 953-3434. or coolers please! All weapons prohibited. All performances SAHIB SHRINERS the ages. From the Bible through the medieval period and The Sarasota Orchestra brochure available at http://www into modern times, our people have expressed our greatest are free and from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. For more information, call BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE—Second sarasotaorchestra.org. Call 953-3434 or 866-508-0611 for yearnings, joys, lamentations, faith, and creativity through 953-3368. Tue monthly (except Jul). Social, 6:00 pm; dinner, 7:00 pm; tickets and details. poems. For more information, please call 371-2788. dancing. $17.50/person. Call 366-4449. Public welcome! Jun 27 YESTERDAZE!­—Authentic costume performing a Sahib Bingo—Tue, rain or shine. 11:00 am-3:00 pm. [HISTORIC] SPANISH POINT Temple Emanu-El is located at 151 McIntosh Road, south of mix of 1960s tunes in this “Flower Power Happy Hour” to get Doors open at 9:00 am. Public welcome! Every Thu and Fri, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm—Boat Rides on Fruitville. For more information about Temple Emanu-El, call the crowd singing! Bring your dancing shoes! BAR BINGO—Every Mon, 7:00-9:00 pm. Tacos and Little Sarasota Bay aboard the Magic motor launch. Call 966- 377-8074 or visit http://www.sarasotatemple.org. Jul 25—COME BACK ALICE. A southern gypsy ftunk band hotdogs available. Public welcome! 5214, ext. 260 or sign up at Visitors Center to reserve spot. TEMPLE SINAI performance with soulful vocals, melodic guitars, baroque First Sun every month, 8:00 am-1:00 pm—ALL-YOU- $10/person plus general admission. style violin and funky bass & drum. Third Sat of The Month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm—PUPS AT WOMEN OF SINAI JUDAICA SHOP—Call Jane Glusman, CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST. $5.00/person; $2.00 342-8124, or visit Website, templesinai-sarasota.org. Aug 22—SoulRcoaster. From Etta to Gaga, classic ages 3-7, FREE under three. Public welcome! THE POINT; Read With the Dogs (10:00 am to noon). Bring rock to motown, jazz, ballads, disco and a little country, your dogs; rules apply. Fri, 6:00 pm—FRI NIGHT SERVICES. Welcome Reception tSahib Shriners, 600 N. Beneva Road in Sarasota. Contact 5:15 pm except last Friday each month when service is 7:30 SoulRcoaster takes you on musical a ride. 366-4449, ext. 320, or visit http://www.sahibshrine.com. Jun 3 thru Aug 2—Summer Camps; Full-day as well as morning and afternoon camps available. Call 966-5214. pm followed by an Oneg. Sept 26—Adrian Ray. Cowboy cutie and his blue collar, in- Sat, 10:00 am—SAT MORNING SERVICES, includes your-face country music band. A mix of southern rock, classic SARASOTA BALLET Historic Spanish Point is a 30-acre historical, archaeological, discussion and learning in the intimate setting of the Chapel. rock and today’s country. THE 2014-2015 SEASON—Look for new information soon. and environmental museum overlooking Little Sarasota Bay Jun 3, 7:30 pm—Dessert and Documentary for The Sarasota Ballet is the Gulf Coast of Florida’s first and at 337 N. Tamiami Trail in Osprey, Florida. Mon thru Sat, 9:00 SHAVUOT. Dairy dessert reception. Film and discussion with The Van Wezel box office located at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, only professional ballet company. For more information, visit am to 5:00 pm; Sun noon to 5:00 pm. Amission applies. Call Rabbi Huntting follows in the sanctuary for Shavuot. Free. Sarasota. For more information, call 953-3368 or visit http://www.sarasotaballet.org. 966-5214 or visit http://historicspanishpoint.org. Open to the community. http://www.vanwezel.org. You can also enjoy the inspired TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Jun 22, 7:30 pm—GOLF OUTING. Men’s Club invites all cuisineçbuffet style—of Michael’s On East prior to most SARASOTA CONCERT ASSOCIATION golfers. Breakfast, lunch, golf clinic, and 18 holes Shotgun performances. For information, call 366-0007 or visit http:// THE 2015 SEASON begins Jan 14 with Royal Sun thru Fri, 8:00 am—DAILY MINYAN. Scramble. Serenoa Golf Course. $45 non-Temple members. www.bestfood.com. Philharmonic Orchestra. The season runs through Mar 25. Fri NIGHT SERVICES, 6:30 pm. Three golf contests. Info and RSVP Gene, 468-6276. Sat MORNING SERVICES, 9:00 am Jun 27, 6:00 pm—4TH FRI SUMMER SHABBAT AND WEST COAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA) is a not-for-profit, SUPPER. Services followed by casual, inexpensive meal Thru Jun 22—Black Is The Color of My Voice. The self-supporting organization. Admission reasonably priced. Temple Beth Sholom is located at 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue in life of the fictional Mena Bordeaux, a jazz singer seeking Sarasota at the northwest corner of Bahia Vista Street and and socializing with old friends and new acquaintances. Seasons include a five-concert series at the Van Wezel. Menu and prices at templesinai-sarasota.org. RSVP redemption after the untimely death of her father. Written and Available by membership subscription only. Visit http://www. South Tuttle Avenue. For more information, 955-8121 or visit performed by founding troupe member, Apphia Campbell. http://www.templebethsholomfl.org. 924-1802 by Jun 24. scasarasota.org. The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida, Inc. (WBTT) MUNCHTIME MUSICALES returns in the fall TEMPLE EMANU-EL CAMP GAN AT TEMPLE SIANI is the only professional black theatre company on Florida’s SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB: Open to the Public! Thu mornings every month, 10:00 am—BIBLE STUDY. Camp Temple Tots. Enjoyable, stimulating programs for west coast and one of two in the state. 1646 10th Way; Box Dr. Ruth Simons leads adult learners. Open to the Jewish infants through age 5 with enrichments as well as early Office, 1343 Main St, Ste 300B in Sarasota. Call 366-1505. Sarasota Garden Club, a non-profit charitable organization community. Call Dr. Simons at 922-8659. and late care. Camp Temple Tots for infants and toddlers is located at 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, corner US 41 N., bay-side SHABBAT WORSHIP, every Fri, 7:30 pm—except First FREE. Session One theme is “Animal Planet” and Session AROUND THE TOWN includes events of non- in Sarasota. Open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Mon thru Fri; grounds Two, “Fun and Fitness.” Call Laura Freedman, Director of The open every day. Call 955-0875 for more information. Fri, 7:00 am, FAMILY SHABBAT; and select Sat, 10:30 am, profit organizations only. The Meadoword accepts MORNING services. Dessert onegs follow all services. Gan, a NAC accredited school,at 926-9462 to request a tour submissions based on appropriateness to the publication SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS First Sat, 10:30 am, MORNING SERVICE. or reserve space. and reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Sarasota Jungle Gardens is located at 3701 Bay Shore Jun 3, 7:00 to 9:00 pm—NIGHT OF JEWISH LEARNING. Temple Sinai is located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road off For information, call 377-2300 or email meadoword@ Road in Sarasota. Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed Celebrate the holiday of Shavuot—the anniversary of the Proctor, between Beneva and Swift Roads, 924-1802, or visit meadowsca.com. Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission applies. Annual Revelation at Mount Sinai—with an evening of study and templesinai-sarasota.org. Passes available. Call 355-1112, extension 306, or visit http:// www.sarasotajunglegardens.com. SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE 2013-2014 OPERA SEASON Family Camping & Kids Camps 2014 The Sarasota Opera is located at 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota. Call 366-8450 for times and tickets or visit www. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens songs, stories, role plays, and exhibit visits. am to 4:00 pm. Take a look at the micro world through the sarasotaopera.org. Underwater Robotics Summer Camp—Jun 16-20 & lens of this amazing science tool. Contact Jeannie Perales for details at 366-5731 ext. 237 or Monsters of Our Seas—Jul 14-18, Monday-Friday, 9:00 SARASOTA ORCHESTRA email her at [email protected]. Jun 23-27. Grades 5-8. Campers will dive into underwater exploration, gaining skills to design and build their own am to 4:00 pm. Campers explore some of the ocean’s most SARASOTA MUSIC FESTIVAL—June 2 thru 21. For the Super Summer Saturdays­—Jun 14 thru Aug 2, 10:30 underwater robot or remotely operated vehicle. scary-looking creatures, like giant squid and sharks. 50th year, pre-professional students and faculty artists from am to 12:30 pm. The Great Lawn turns into a summer Planets, Planets Everywhere!—Jul 21-25, Monday- around the world converge on Sarasota for three weeks of wonderland for kids with a bounce house, lawn games and The Ringling Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Travel around the galaxy in coaching, master classes and performances. water slide fun. Summer Circus Spectacular—Jun 17 thru Aug 2, search of other planets like Earth, as well as other worlds ARTIST SHOWCASES Camp Lookout: People of the Rainforest. Jun 9-13. Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Campers will great and small. Jun 5, 4:30 pm—Artist Showcase 1: LECLAIR | 9:00 am-1:00 pm Campers will unlock the mysteries experience a circus show, the Circus Museum and the MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS are Cinquième Concert in D Minor from Pièces de Clavecin en of fascinating civilizations by tasting rainforest foods, beautiful Bayfront Gardens. Plus, access to all of The designed for children entering grades 6-8. Contact concerts; WYNER | Concordance; TCHAIKOVSKY | The making rainforest instruments and playing rainforest Ringling for the entire day. Details at 359-5700, ext. 3705. Samantha Sprague for details at 746-4131 ext. 13 or email games. Limited to 20 campers. $130 members, $140 her at [email protected]. Seasons, Op. 37a; HANDEL/HALVORSEN | Pasacaglia from Sarasota Jungle Gardens Suite No. 7 in GMinor, HWV 432. Holley Hall. non-members. Lights, Camera, Action—Jun 16-20, Monday-Friday, June 12, 4:30 pm—Artist Showcase 2: LECLAIR | Sonata Camp Lookout: Plants of the Rainforest. Jun 16-20. Summer Zoo Camp—Jun 9 thru Aug 8, Monday- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Get to work with software used by in E Minor, Op. 9, No. 2; BEETHOVEN | Piano Sonata No. 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Campers will become rainforest Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Ages 5 to 12. What it’s like filmmakers in the editing profession, with the opportunity to 30 in E Major, Op. 109; PROKOFIEV | Sonata in C Major for botanists for a week. Limited to 20 campers. $130 to be a zookeeper. Hands-on interaction with Gardens’ use the South Florida Museum as your setting. Two Violins, Op. 56; CHOPIN | Polonaise brillante, Op. 3; members, $140 non-members. animals. Help prepare the animals’ diets, make animals’ Science Exploration­—Jun 23-27, Monday-Friday, 9:00 Holley Hall. Camp Lookout: Animals of the Rainforest. Jun 23-27. toys. Learn about native Florida plants. Arts and crafts, am to 4:00 pm. Find out how much fun the world can be June 19, 4:30 pm—ARTIST SHOWCASE 3: HENZE | I 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Campers will learn fun facts about the educational activities, weekly guest speaker, and week’s when you think like a scientist. Put on your lab coat and sentimenti di Carl Philip Emanuel Bach; RANDS | Preludes; rainforest creatures, great and small, that call the rainforest end show for friends and family. Weekly, $230/child; $210/ goggles as we explore the world around us as it fizzes, POULENC | Trio; RANDS | Preludes; SCHUBERT | Rondo wonderland their home. Limited to 20 campers. $130 additional sibling. Additional week $190. Register at http:// bubbles, and oozes. in B Minor, D. 895, Op. 70. Holley Hall. members, $140 non-members. www. sarasotajunglegardens.com. Creative Kinetics—Jun 30 thru Jul 3, Monday- FRIDAY FESTIVALS Mote Marine Summer Camps South Florida Museum Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Learn about the persistence of vision, the eye’s ability to retain an image for Jun 6, 8:00 pm—FRIDAY FESTIVAL 1: GLINKA | Trio Visit http://www.mote.org/summercamp for a full listing, ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS are a short succession, which is the basis for all animation. pathétique; STRAUSS | Sextet from Capriccio,Op. 85, TrV fees and schedules, and registration information. designed for children entering grades 2-5. Contact Susan Hidden in Plain Sight—Jul 7-11, Monday-Friday, 9:00 279a; BRAHMS | Horn Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40. Sarasota Ecology of the Florida Keys—Jun 9-13. Students McCarthy for details at 746-4131, ext. 13 or email her at am to 4:00 pm. Learn about the incredible ability many Opera House. entering grades 9-12. Using Summerland Key as a base [email protected]. animals and insects have of blending into their environment Jun 13, 8:00 pm—FRIDAY FESTIVAL 2: A Musical camp, activities include SCUBA (if certified), snorkling, pool Veterinary Science—Jun 16-20, Monday-Friday, 9:00 to avoid detection by their predators. Melange. FINE | Partita; BRUCH | String Octet in B-flat walks, a fishing trip, and kayacking. am to 4:00 pm. Learn all about how to care for your pets Space and Spray Pain Equals Spectacular!—Jul 14-18, Major, Op. posth; DVOŘÁK | Piano Trio No. 2 in G Minor, Op. Aquakids—Jun 9-13, Jun 16-20 & Jun 23-27. Grades as well as other domesticated and wild animals. Study the Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Discover space, its 26. Sarasota Opera House. 1-4. Explore intertwined food webs of the sea and why history of domestication and animal training. mysteries and beauty, and create images of new worlds Jun 20, 8:00 pm—FRIDAY FESTIVAL 3: Fall in marine critters live in different environments. Snorkeling, Coral Reefs & Our Oceans—Jun 23-27, Monday- through fun spray paint techniques that capture the feel of Love. BRAHMS | Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115; Mote Aquarium, and boat trip on Sarasota Bay. Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Campers learn how coral far away galaxies. BEETHOVEN | Piano Trio No. 6 in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. Sea Sleuths—Jun 9-13, Jun 16-20 & Jun 23-27. Grades reefs and atolls form and how they contribute to the ocean Eagles, Panthers and Bears, Oh My!­—Jul 21-25, 2. Sarasota Opera House. 5-8. During this hands-on, feet wet summer program, environment. Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Explore Florida’s SATURDAY SYMPHONIES campers will become marine scientists as they kayak, It’s Electric!—Jun 30-Jul 3, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 animals while working as a group to construct a unique snorkel and collect critters in Sarasota Bay. am to 4:00 pm. Campers engage in hands-on learning replica of Florida, molding animals and others into 3 Jun 7, 8:00 pm—SATURDAY SYMPHONY 1 with Mommy and Me Summer Camp—Jun 17-19 & Jun challenges such as constructing circuits, building dimensional relief of tthe state. Conductor Larry Rachleff and Concertmaster Alexander 24-26. Jun 17-19 & Jun 24-26; Age 2-5. Small fry and their electromagnets and designing circuit boards. Kerr. VIVALDI | Concerto Grosso in B Minor from L’estro favorite adults learn about ocean life through crafts, games, Under the Microscope—Jul 7-11, Monday-Friday, 9:00 Armonico, Op. 3, No. 10, RV 580; RAVEL | Le Tombeau de 32 The Meadoword • June 2014

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THE MEADOWS (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of Month at 2 p.m. at the MCA) BOOK CLUB DATE TITLE & AUTHOR LEADER The Meadows EW ITLES FOR N T 2014-2015 October 8 All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque Joanne Memorial Garden (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) Simons Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 [email protected] Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] Nov 12 Death Comes For the Archbishop by Willa Cather Cindy Kodish

with its serene, Date Title and Author Leader Dec 10 The Goldfi nch by Donna Tartt TBD

Oct 8 All Quiet on the Western Front Jan 14 The Rose Project by Graeme Simsion Pam Draper natural setting… by Erich Maria Remarque Joanne Simons is the perfect place to memorialize your loved Nov 12 Death Comes For the Archbishop Feb 11 The White Dog Fell from the Sky by Eleanor Morse Vida Gavin ones. Any Meadows’ resident, past or present, by Willa Cather Cindy Kodish Mar 11, 11:30 Luncheon & New Book Selections can have an engraved, granite plaque Dec 10 The Goldfi nch by Donna Tartt TBA Apr 8 The Moth by Burns, Gopnik and Green Karen Rush

placed on the Memorial Wall. —2015— May 13 The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan Janet Thompson Jan 14 The Rose Project by Graeme Simsion Pam Draper Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 To find out more about the Garden or to Feb 11 The White Dog Fell from the Sky [email protected] order a plaque, contact: by Eleanor Morse Vida Gavin Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] The Meadows Community Association, Mar 11 Luncheon & New Book Selections (11:30) 941.377.2300, or email Apr 8 The Moth by Burns by Gopnik and Green Karen Rush [email protected] May 13 The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan Janet Thompson 36 The The Meadoword • June 2014

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Assembly of Property Owners June 18, 2014 • 7:00 pm

Ed McCrane, Chief Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief “Preparing for Hurricanes or Tornados”

DELEGATES—PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND; SIGN-IN ON ARRIVAL Open to all Meadows residents

PLEASE NOTE! Blood Drive The MCA Board of Directors June 12 7:00 am to 1:00 pm will not meet in August The following Committees will not meet in July and August Assembly • Budget • Maintenance Blood Platelet Drive… Safety • Restrictions June 19 • 9:00 am–1:30 pm MCA Parking Lot

MAH JONGG 9:00 am RESTRICTIONS 3:00 pm CRAFTS 9:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm SAFETY 2:00 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm

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