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MCA BOARD Notes From the OF DIRECTORS John Spillane, President Claire Coyle, Vice President President’s Desk Joe Miller, Treasurer John Spillane—MCA President Joy Howes, Secretary Jo Evans Marilyn Maleckas Hello folks… The formula is a proven success. I can you need is a desire to be an integral Bruce Ferretti Dr. Bart Levenson I’d like to introduce myself to safely promise that this new Board of part of maintaining the standard that Malcolm Hay you in my new assignment as MCA Directors will put their time, expertise, we have come to love here in The President. I take over the reins from and energy into keeping The Meadows Meadows. COMMITTEES my friend and colleague Dr. Bill the top-notch community it has always If you have an interest, take a Assembly of Property Owners Grubb, who, for the past year, has been. look at the calendar on the back page Ginny Coveney, Chairperson done an outstanding job as President. If you take a glance just to the of the paper to see when the different Claire Coyle, Liaison His six years on the Board of Directors left of this page, you will see a list of committees meet. Sit in on one of the Budget and Finance went much too fast, and we will miss the committees that serve vital roles meetings and see what they do. If it Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairperson his leadership and guidance. in the well-being of our residents looks like it would be something you Joe Miller, Liaison Also finishing their terms are and community—Maintenance, might like to be part of, speak to the Community Activities Marvin Glusman, who was Vice Restrictions, Safety, Community chairperson afterward to get the info Ginny Coveney, Chairperson President last year, and Dr. Harry Activities, and Emergency you need to make a decision. These Dr. Bart Levenson, Liaison Shannon, who did double-duty as Preparedness. All could use the help meetings are open to the public and Emergency Preparedness the Chairperson of the Emergency of more volunteers. You don’t have to designed to make The Meadows the Sue Pound, Chairperson Preparedness Committee. The be experienced in a particular field. All best it can be. ~ John Bruce Ferretti, Liaison Meadows community benefited Maintenance tremendously during their tenure. Jo Evans, Chairperson Most of our residents know me as Marilyn Maleckas, Liaison the guy that writes the Safety column. Unpaid MCA Annual Assessments Memorial Garden I’ll continue to do that, since I believe John Spillane, Chairperson our residents deserve to have as much Are Past Due Restrictions information as possible to help keep The 2015 MCA Annual Assessment was mailed in January, and you Phil Hughes, Chairperson their homes and families secure. should have received it by February 1, 2015. Malcolm Hay, Liaison I have been an active member of This Assessment is your Master Association fee, due yearly— Safety the Safety Committee since 2001 and not your sub-HOA or condo fee. John Spillane, Chairperson the last six years, served as Safety Joy Howes, Liaison Chairperson. I will continue to serve in PAYMENT WAS DUE MARCH 1, 2015 that capacity as well. My background • If you did not receive the Assessment, contact the MCA office at Subscription Rates is in Public Safety—I served 20 years 941-377-2300 to arrange payment and to confirm your correct The subscription rate for The Meadoword re- with the Port Authority of New York mailing address. flects a cost due to recent increases in postage, and New Jersey Police Department labor, and materials: • If you recently purchased a home in The Meadows but did USA...... $2.00 per month before retiring to live here in The not receive the Assessment, contact the MCA office ASAP to Canada...... $3.50 per month Meadows. verify/arrange payment and to update our records. Foreign...... $6.25 per month In 2004, I was elected to the Board of Directors for the first time, and • If you recently sold a home in The Meadows and received the Assessment for that property, please contact the MCA office ASAP during that tenure, served as Secretary Submission Guidelines so we can send the Assessment to the new owner. Letters to the Editor and Vice President. In 2012, I was • Unpaid assessments are subject to late fees and interest and may • Letters must be signed and include asked by former President Ginny a return address. Coveney to fill in the remaining term be referred to our attorneys for collection proceedings this month. • Issues must be of interest to a large portion of The Meadows. of a director who resigned. In 2014, All owners (including new owners) must pay the 2015 Assessment, • Obscene or derogatory remarks will I was reelected to the Board again, which was due March 1, 2015. not be published. and for the past year, have served as • We reserve the right to edit letters in If you have not paid your assessment, if you have questions, or if the interest of space or to refuse Treasurer. any one of the above applies to you, please contact Cheryl Price at publication. I am truly honored to have the 941-377-2300 or email [email protected]. opportunity to serve The Meadows Articles and Monthly Columns ~ The Meadows Community Association We welcome submissions from our residents in this capacity and consider Meadows residents for publication in it a privilege. The Meadoword. Articles should be of general interest to the community. Three newly elected directors will We copy edit all articles for accuracy, enter their first terms this year. Bruce On the Cover content, style, and length and will not Submission Deadlines** for publish articles that contain offensive Ferretti, Malcolm Hay, and Dr. 2015 MCA Board of Directors the MAY 2015 issue: material or inaccurate information. Ar- Bart Levenson will be join Marilyn Pictured LEFT to RIGHT: Display Advertising—ccontact the Editor ticles must be received by the posted Maleckas, Jo Evans, Vice President John Spillane (President), Joe Miller deadline for publication in the following • New and revised display ads are due on (Treasurer), Jo Evans, Dr. Bart Levenson, month’s edition. Claire Coyle, Treasurer Joe Miller, MONDAY, APRIL 6 and Secretary Joy Howes. I am very Marilyn Maleckas, Bruce Ferretti, All submissions are published at the • Camera-ready display ads are due on discretion of the Editor and the MCA. Joy Howes (Secretary), Malcolm Hay, pleased to have this level of experience WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 and Claire Coyle (Vice President) on the MCA Board as we face the Editorial Content—contact the Editor many challenges the coming year will The Meadoword • Articles and columns are due on Community News Source of The Meadows present. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Initiated in 1983 Volunteers are the heart of our • Letters to the Editor are due on WEDNES- Publisher, MCA: Len Smally, Manager community DAY, APRIL 8 Editor/Designer: Mary Jo Gord Classified Ads—contact The MCA Front Desk. Advertising Manager: Mary Jo Gord The Meadows is one of the Classifieds are due on MONDAY, APRIL 13 Proofreaders: Kathy Gibson, finest run communities in Florida. For more information, call 377-2300 Ginny Coveney, Sandy Truman Its operation is overseen by an ** NOTE: Deadlines for camera-ready ads Distribution: MCA incredible staff who is assisted daily are on or about the 10th of the month prior to publication. When the 10th falls on a weekend MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION by volunteers from the community or holiday, the deadline is the previous business 2004 Longmeadow itself. These volunteers receive no day. New advertiser ads and revised ads are due compensation; they do what they do two days prior to camera-ready ads. Deadlines Sarasota, Florida 34235 may be moved up as necessary to accom- Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 because they love The Meadows and modate for production and press requirements [email protected] have the chance to use the skills they during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and http://www.themeadowssarasota.org acquired in their working lifetimes. the short month of February.

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NEXT MEETING of the Safety Safety Committee Prevention is the best protection April 6, 2:00 pm, MCA John Spillane—Chairperson All residents encouraged to attend

February activity increased community garage at his residence. resident of Lake Village Drive and several dresser drawers were 23 percent from January The victim believes this occurred reported that person(s) unknown rummaged through. The Sheriff’s between 8:00 pm the night before removed a bike seat and post from Office is actively investigating. During the month of February, and 10:00 am February 8. The bike her bicycle outside. The victim Resident drives into tree there were 61 reported incidents, was chained and locked to a pole in stated it was approximately one 14 more than in January. There the garage. Both the chain and lock month since she last checked the On Thursday, February 5, were 2 incident-free days. The were also taken. bike. No description of the bike at 11:25 am, Safety received a Safety Patrol issued 218 citations On Monday, February 9, a seat or value was given. call about a traffic accident on for various violations such as resident of Willow Links reported Tire slasher cuts through the Highlands Bridge Road. A resident illegally parked vehicles, garbage that person(s) unknown removed community from Highlands Bridge Road violations, and open garage doors. his silver Raleigh women’s bicycle backed out the driveway, put the Bicycle thief rides again… from the outside landing of his On Sunday, February 1, a car into drive, and struck a tree residence. The victim believes this resident of Longmeadow reported near the entrance to Chatsworth On Sunday, February 1, occurred between midnight and that unknown person(s) slashed the Greene. The tree had some damage a resident of Longmeadow 9:00 am February 9. The bike was tires on her vehicle. No estimate and the vehicle had major front- reported that unknown person(s) chained and locked to the railing. was given for the damage. She was end damage. The driver was not removed a black and red, seven- Two separate locks and chains advised to contact the Sarasota seriously hurt but was transported speed Mountain bike, valued were also taken. Estimated value County Sheriff’s Office. by EMS as a precaution. Florida approximately between $50 and was $200. Home intruder steals safe Highway Patrol handled the $100, from his garage. The bike On Tuesday, February 10, investigation. was chained and locked to a pole a resident of Marshfield Road On Monday, February 2, Dirt biker warned to steer clear of inside the garage. The chain and reported that person(s) unknown a resident of Hadfield Greene The Meadows lock were also taken. removed the black seat and reported that their house was On Sunday, February 8, a post from his Diamond bicycle. burglarized while they were out On Friday, February 6, at 1:16 resident of Longmeadow reported The victim stated it could have between the hours of 12:30 pm pm, a Safety officer was patrolling that person(s) unknown removed occurred over the last few days. No and 1:15 pm. A front window the 47th Street perimeter when he his red and blue Schwinn bicycle, value given. was broken and showed visible estimated value of $150, from the On Saturday, February 14, a pry marks. A safe was removed Continues next page, see Safety Schemes, Scams, and Cons… And how they try to take your money!

personal information to claim it. If Do not bite! How the Scam Works: they demand payments, however, IRS scam circulating in they may send follow-up emails The IRS won’t send you an You receive an email with a The Meadows that appear to be from the IRS email about a bill or refund out of version of this subject line—“Your stating payments should be made the blue. Don’t click on any email Reward Points are Expiring. In past articles, I warned on prepaid debit cards. claiming to be from the IRS that Claim Now!” or “Your eBalance of a telephone scam that has The real IRS wouldn’t call on takes you by surprise. Nor does Points are Expiring Soon!” been going around called the the telephone when first contacting it ask for personal or financial The email uses a well-known IRS Scam. It now seems to be you. It’s always by mail. And it information by text, social media store name. Many brands, from very prevalent in our area. As a never demands payment or asks or email. Macy’s to Walgreens, have been matter of fact, last month three for credit card or debit numbers If you get an unsolicited email impersonated. Meadows residents reported this over the phone. Nor does it ask for that seems to be from the IRS You are a frequent shopper scam to Meadows Safety Patrol. personal or financial information or a related agency—such as the at the store, so you click to We probably had more that went by email, text, or social media. Electronic Federal Tax Payment open the message, which says unreported. It’s a scam that tops If someone calls claiming to be System (EFTPS), don’t reply, you’re selected to complete the IRS’s 2015 “Dirty Dozen” list an IRS agent who tells you to don’t open attachments, and a survey about your recent of tax scams. send money, don’t be intimidated. don’t click on links. If you do, it customer experience. Finish the Here’s how it works: Hang up, then notify Meadows enables scammers to collect your questionnaire, and you’ll receive Safety Patrol; they will pass on the personal information or infect $100 or more in “bonus-points.” Scammers change their caller information. your computer with malicious It sounds easy, but don’t click that link ID numbers to make it look like And in email messaging, too! code. they’re calling from the IRS. Instead, report the phishing These scams have a variety They often threaten vulnerable Tax scammers are also sending email to [email protected]. of tricks. The link may lead to people, like the elderly and out so-called emails that appear to a real survey that prompts you, new immigrants, with arrest, be from the IRS and claim that the Survey Scam just keeps on completion, to purchase deportation, or the loss of a recipient either owes money or is coming back—each time “spammy” products like diet driver’s license. due a refund. This is “phishing.” with a new twist pills and wrinkle cream. In The scammers use common The goal—to get you to give up other versions, the form is names and may say they are from your address, Social Security, credit The customer survey scam actually a phishing scam that the IRS Criminal Division. They card, bank account number, or any is back, this time as a phishing requests banking and credit card may claim to know the last four other valuable information that lets email that tries to trick you into information. Finally, the link may digits of your Social Security them steal your identity or your collecting reward points. also download and install malware number. Or they may say you money. to your computer. Just delete the have a refund due and ask you for message.

The Meadoword • April 2015 5 Safety, continued observed a subject riding a dirt sunglasses and a radar detector, What’s Happening? bike, trespassing on Meadows valued at approximately $160. property. The officer observed the There is nothing permanent residence that the subject returned 61 incidents reported in except change to after leaving the area and called February kept our Safety the Sheriff’s Office. A deputy Patrol exceptionally busy ~ Heraclitus responded giving the subject a Len Smally—MCA Manager verbal warning not to return to the The Safety Committee and property, advising him that he was Safety Patrol have been actively trespassing. trying to put a stop to the increase On to the next chapter… our documents. Jay’s experience Items stolen from unlocked car in bike thefts that seem to have in running a city,—like ballooned this season. Apparently, This is my 201st and final mine—will make managing The On Saturday, February 28, a it’s not enough for residents to lock column for The Meadoword. Meadows second nature to him. resident of Huntingwood Court and chain their bikes anymore. It has been an honor and a I know things will run smoothly reported that person(s) unknown Just take a look at the above privilege to be the Manager of with Jay at the helm. rummaged through his unlocked incident reports. These thieves this great community for almost We also have a new, very vehicle and took a pair of are prowling our neighborhoods 17 years. knowledgeable professional with bolt cutters. They see a bike, I have served under eight engineer on staff—Jerry cut the chain, and take the bike. It MCA Presidents—Al Gutzmer, Lawson. Soon, he will be Sarasota County doesn’t matter how inexpensive Kirk Jordan, Ernie Fortin, familiar with our facilities, plats, it is, either. As a matter of fact, Tony Sawyer, Ginny Coveney, and blueprints. You can call on most of these bikes, used by our Bob Friedlander, Bill Grubb, Jerry for advice, as some of you Call Center residents for fun and exercise, are and John Spillane—and did with me. only worth a couple of hundred numerous directors on the MCA Kathy Gibson runs the office Residents have easy dollars or less. Board of Directors. All have very effectively and efficiently, access with one A few years back, we had what demonstrated their concern with the help of most capable we called a “serial bike thief” for the well-being of this well- Sandy Truman at the front desk number working The Meadows. In time, respected community. and Liz Johnson helping with Safety Patrol narrowed down the Taylor Woodrow, the Board and Committee minutes. 861-5000 suspects and eventually that guy developer, set up the basic Administrative Accountant Monday thru Friday, was caught, arrested, and sent to structure of The Meadows Cheryl Price (our expert jail. We are working for the same Community Association (MCA), bookkeeper) has learned the job 8:00 am to 5:00 pm result now. In the meantime, it’s the governing body of The exceptionally well. And, we have After hours and on probably a good idea to bring your Meadows with few staff and the best community newspaper weekends—a voicemail bicycle indoors and out of sight. If many volunteers. That’s one out there, thanks to our hard- system directs you to various you have a garage or space in your of the things that makes our working Editor, Mary Jo Gord. numbers like roads, utilities, home, make room for the bike. community the best in Sarasota. Our three-man maintenance Sheriff’s Office, and so forth Let’s not give these thieves an We are able to keep our annual staff—David Gindlesberger, opportunity to take our property. assessments much lower than Randy Lohr, and Kirby our competition. Rolfe—is the most talented, The Meadows was built as creative group since Thomas a golf course community with Edison’s at Menlo Park. They three 18 hole courses weaving can fix or build almost anything. throughout. The Meadows To all of the dedicated and Country Club (TMCC) has hard-working MCA Presidents, survived a loss of members and Board and Committee members, a downturn in the economy. and great staff, I thank you for Now they are looking to add your service. You have made facilities that will “revitalize” my job easy and my time at The the Club and, hopefully, help to MCA a pleasure. jump-start some redevelopment To all Meadows owners and of our 40-plus-year-old residents, thank you for keeping community. Support for our your homes up and supporting Club is important at any level the Club. I have received many possible. letters, calls, and emails from I will be leaving you in the you, and I thank you all for that. most capable hands. Assistant I am proud to have served Manager Jay Brady has been here and to be associated with here more than two years now, The Meadows. has quickly learned about our ~ Len operations, and is familiar with

February 23–March 23 Editors Note: Len, you’ve 0.36 inches been great to work with on Year-to-March 23 The Meadoword these past eight years. I appreciate 6.20 inches the support you have given me in developing the paper and moving it forward. I hate to see you leave, but wish you the best in retirement. ~ Mary Jo Gord, Editor 6 The Meadoword • April 2015 Assembly Committee April Assembly focuses on “Security in The Meadows” Ginny Coveney—Chairperson

Paul Blackketter spoke about Nathan Benderson Park and all of the upcoming events that are scheduled NEXT MEETING of the in the future. Volunteers for all the events are always needed. Currently, Assembly most of the volunteers come from The Meadows. of Property The slate of candidates for the Assembly Executive Committee was Owners elected by the delegates to serve one- Features year terms. The Executive Committee includes: Sgt. Neil Scully Ginny Coveney—Assembly Chair Claire Coyle—Board Liaison of the Pam Campbell Sue Pound Sarasota Sheriff’s Ken Shepard Office Mona Snyder It is imperative that each association choose a responsible “Security delegate and report the delegate’s in The name to the MCA. The role delegates play at the Assembly meetings is very Meadows” important—they are the individuals who represent their associations. They April 15, 7:00 pm bring concerns and issues from the MCA Community community to discuss at the Assembly meetings and disseminate information Center back to their associations at their own monthly meetings. Delegates, please The April Assembly meeting sign in when you arrive will feature Sgt. Neil Scully from the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office, who will talk All residents are about security in The Meadows. Sgt. encouraged to attend Scully attends all the Safety Committee meetings.

Numbers ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 ANGELIC TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 378-2232 EDWARD JONES 371-4137 FULL SPECTRUM OPTICAL 343-7720 GOLDEN DAISY CAFE 371-3354 HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUS, INC. 376-6762 KOBERNICK HOUSE/ANCHIN PAVILION 377-0781 LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 388-7109 MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 MEADOWORD 377-2300 MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-5050 MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 371-3494 NATURAL HEALING CENTER 377-4325 RAINDROPS & MORE in The 343-0777 SALON FRANCISCO 444-9616 SUNTRUST BANK 342-7210 TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 VIP TRAVEL Meadows377-0017 The Meadoword • April 2015 7 If you have a pet… Restrictions Please consider the enjoyment of everyone, including your own and others’ pets Basic rules and regulations are put in place for the good • Vaccinate your pet against rabies—Florida law requires it. • Keep your pet confined or leashed at all times. Your pet’s leash for the community… should not exceed six feet in length. The Meadows will not allow Phil Hughes—Chairperson pets that are noisy, dangerous, intimidating, or destructive. • Please observe Sarasota County’s quiet hours from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. I would like to introduce myself as • Pickup after your pet and properly dispose of all pet the new Chairperson of the Restrictions droppings in trash receptacles. Committee. Replacing Bill Hoegel, who retired from the Committee last Architectural month, will be most difficult as Bill has Review done an outstanding job as your Chair Approved Applications for the past seven years. For Sale Now! My wife, Regina, and I bought a 5406 Chanteclaire—Beautiful 2/2 villa villa in Chambery in 1998 and moved 3008 Highlands Bridge Rd on golf course...... $260,000 here as full-time residents two years 4415 Oakley Greene 5151 Everwood—The best golf course views 4b/2 1/2b home...... $399,900 ago, where I am president of our condo 4905 Marsh Field Rd 2830 Longleat Woods—Private renovated association. 4825 Greywood Ln 3b/2b home on golf course ...... $449,000 I am originally from Clarkston, 3016 Highlands Bridge Rd Recent Sales 3392 Chelmsford...... PENDING Washington and graduated from the 4426 Whisperwood 5019 Marshfield...... PENDING University of Washington with a 4951 Windsor Park 3424 Hadfield ...... PENDING degree in radio and television. After 4513 Morningside I CAN SELL YOURS TOO!! graduation, I spent eight years as a 4605 Windsor Park Pam Watts Agent naval officer. Stratfield Park Meadow Resident 13 years Much of my professional 4521 Highland Oaks Cir background was in hotel management. 4861 Waterbridge Down 941-228-8753 (cell) I joined Westin Hotels and spent 20 3444 Longmeadow [email protected] years managing hotels in Los Angeles, 4743 Ringwood Meadow Chicago, Copenhagen, and The Plaza 4503 Glebe Farm Rd in New York City. I left Westin to 5515 Downham Meadow FREE ESTIMATE! manage The Breakers in Palm Beach. 4787 Greencroft The function of the Restrictions 3016 Highlands Bridge Rd Committee remains the same. Its 3016 Highlands Bridge Rd purpose is to monitor the covenants 2957 Longleat Woods $15 OFF and restrictions of the The Meadows 3538 Trebor Lane Any Plumbing Community Association and individual 5407 Everwood Run 379-9070 Service associations within The Meadows as Hampstead Heath Condo Assn *Cannot be combined with other well as conduct architectural reviews 4507 Highland Oaks Cir discounts or special offers of new applications from property 2340 Arborfield Ln • Water Heater Replacement owners. These reviews take place twice Huntingwood Condo Assn • Repairs weekly. 4918 Taywater Dell • Remodel DISPOSAL 1/2 HP I am looking forward to my new 2301 Arborfield Ln • Re-Water Piping Installation $239.00 SALE PRICE—INSTALLED responsibilities and working closely 3841 Stable Ln • Drain & Sewer Cleaning (REGULAR PRICE—$279.00) with the Restrictions Committee and 1912 Deancroft MCA Manager Jay Brady.

Commonly Observed Conditions That Require Maintenance

• Mildew on outside walls of homes—Mildew and mildew-stained areas outside your home should be pressure-washed and possibly painted. Pool cage frames also accumulate mildew and mold; be sure to keep these areas clean as well.

• Dirty roofs and driveways—Roofs and driveways should be pressure washed regularly as needed.

• Bare areas in the lawn—Any areas that are void of grass should be reseeded or replaced with new sod. Now is a good time to do this work.

• Dirty mailboxes and posts—Mailboxes and posts should be cleaned and painted, if necessary.

• Missing house numbers that must be replaced—Sarasota County requires that all building numbers be readable and prominently placed where they can be easily seen. The Meadows Restrictions adhere to this regulation.

• Trees that overhang sidewalks and streets—Overhanging trees not only are a nuisance, they also can cause problems if they obstruct the view. The MCA requires you to prune and cut back any trees or bushes to prevent obstruction. 8 The Meadoword • April 2015 Emergency Prep Would You Like to be an Committee EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER? Be a little scared—so you will We Need YOU! be prepared Harry Shannon, MD—Chairperson I would like to volunteer for

First Aid Committee SO LONG ! her as much as or more support than you gave me, and I thank you Emergency Preparedness Committee It is with regret that, for in advance for that. Name ______reasons of health, I have submitted I will continue to be a member my resignation as Chairperson of the Emergency Prep Committee. Address ______of the Emergency Preparedness Under Sue’s leadership, as Telephone ______Committee. I consider it a privilege hurricane approaches us in just a email ______to have served the Committee, couple of months, I’m sure we will The Meadows Community, and continue to be prepared as well as Please return form to The Meadows Community Association, the Sarasota County Emergency lucky. 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 Management team as Chairperson Thanks again for all your for the last eight years. support and involvement. While it is true that we have So Long! been lucky for those years, I think ~ Harry Shannon MD the fact that we have been prepared has accounted for some of our good luck. Remember, 1992 was a NEXT MEETING of the slow year for hurricanes, with one exception—Hurricane Andrew! Emergency Prep It only takes one, so we must continue to be prepared. Committee Fortunately, we have a great APRIL 14, 1:30 pm, person in Sue Pound to take over MCA as Chairperson of the Emergency Preparedness Committee. She Please join us! brings a great deal of energy and a All residents encouraged to wealth of experience from the Red attend Cross. I know that you will give The Meadoword • April 2015 9 Emergency Prep Committee As incoming chair, I appreciate Dr. Harry Shannon’s hardwork and dedication to the Committee Sue Pound—Chairperson Call After many years as Chairperson the Community Emergency Response Marilyn Maleckas of The Meadows’ Emergency Team (CERT) in Florida. Meadows Realtor—Meadows Resident Preparedness Committee, Dr. Harry I am on the Board of The Shannon has decided on a well- Meadows Home Owners Association Cell: 941-400-2081 deserved retirement. I know you join (MHOA) and a member of the me in thanking him for the wonderful MCA Involvement Committee and BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED AND UPDATED 2/2 villa with service he provided over the years! the Assembly of Property Owners two car garage in desired Villas of Papillon..SOLD ...... $222,000 He promised to continue to lend his Executive Committee. I also serve on WIDE VISTA GOLF AND WATER VIEWS 3/2 Hadfield support and expertise to our efforts, several committees of The Meadows Greene villa; updated, wood flooring, glassed enclosed air and I will hold him to it! Country Club. conditioned lanai...... $299,000 I was asked by Dr. Shannon Over the next few months, I will and the MCA Board of Directors to share my thoughts in the Emergency SPACIOUS PIPERS WAITE VILLA with lake views, architectural continue his work as Chairperson of Prep column about The Meadows’ details, privacy, hurricane shutters, all for...... $309,900 this important committee. As a way of preparedness and offer some tips for NEW TO MARKET Desired Woodland Grove upstairs PENDING introduction, I was also asked to tell keeping us all safe. end unit with gorgeous water and golf views ...... $149,900 you a little about myself. I am also very interested in your NEW TO MARKET Great location in Huntingwood with cathedral ceilings, garage, I grew up in a suburb of Detroit, ideas for raising disaster awareness golf and water views, partially furnished ..SOLD ...... $164,900 Michigan, and worked for Continental and increasing membership in our Call me for a professional analysis of Tire and later for Bosch Corporation committee. your home—you won’t be disappointed! until my retirement in 2009. My The next meeting of the husband, Tom, and I moved to Emergency Prep Committee will be The Meadows in July 2013. The Tuesday, April 14, 1:30 pm, at the Meadows Real Estate Services Emergency Preparedness Committee MCA Community Center. I hope to see was the first activity I joined on our you there! 5027 Ringwood Meadow arrival. Remember, as Dr. Shannon would Sarasota, FL 34235 I have been a member of the say, it is better to be overprepared and American Red Cross for seven years, underwhelmed than underprepared and and in 2014, became certified with overwhelmed!

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The MARKET REPORT Total sales down in February from last year… Dick Plumb

But, pending sales are to sell the current homes on the the game changer market if no new homes were for February added to the supply. So why does everything get Total sales in The Meadows, so confusing? We will read about both condos and houses, were sales down and pending sales up, down 37 percent compared to then sales up and pending sales February 2014. Median sale prices down. Buyers and sellers don’t were up only 1.5 percent for the see the daily activity like Realtors same period. As for the pending do. When sellers see 25 sales sales (listed property under advertised during a month in The contract and waiting to close Meadows, they think the “Boom” “sold”), the month of February is back. This can be an extra thorn ended with 46 percent more under in steadily rising sale prices for contract than February 2014. The the real estate market. median asking price for these What happens is when a high pending sales was up 23 percent number of publicized sales (not over February 2014. prices) are announced, sellers are All this said, a high amount excited and put their homes on of pending sales result in a higher the market at an inflated price, number of future closed sales. thinking that we are entering a And if you really want to rub that “hot” market. crystal ball, about the next couple But, Realtors are tracking months, the sale-price-to-listed- “pending sales,” price reductions, price ratio has been in the 96 and many other market conditions percent range, so you can estimate and may know this isn’t so. We’re closed sale prices… sometimes. not that smart, we just have access Our listing supply for February to a lot of technology, past market was 4.5, which wasn’t as good of conditions, and people who are the seller’s market of February smart and track these conditions 2014 at 2.6. The listing supply on a daily basis. is the amount of months it takes

Sales and Activity for Houses and Condos in The Meadows

As of February 2015* Condos Houses • February sales...... 11...... 1 • Property available for sale...... 43...... 20 • Property available for sale (distressed)...... 1...... 4 • Property with pending contracts...... 31...... 7 • Median sale price...... $151,000.…$270,000 • Median price of property for sale...... $172,000.....$277,400 • Median price of property with pending contracts...... $169,900.....$399,000 The February 2014 listing supply was 3.2 months (3.7 months in January). 6.0 is considered a healthy market.

As of January 30, 2015 • January sales...... 9...... 6 • Property available for sale...... 44...... 17 • Property available for sale (distressed)...... 2...... 3 • Property with pending contracts...... 19...... 4 • Median sale price...... $150,000.....$280,000 • Median price property for sale...... $179,900.....$339.000 • Median price of property with pending contracts...... $169,500.....$319,000

As of February 2014 • February 2014 sales...... 17...... 2 • Property available for sale...... 31...... 18 • Property available for sale (distressed)...... 4...... 2 • Property with pending contracts...... 16...... 4 • Median sale price...... $147,000.....$510,075 • Median price of property for sale...... $174,000.....$362,400 • Median price of property with pending contracts...... $148,200.....$249,000 * Information obtained from My Florida Regional MLS & Sarasota Association of Realtors 12 The Meadoword • April 2015 Happenings at Hampstead Heath Nothing Parties are a hallmark of our community. Ann Hamman Residents of Hampstead Heath enjoyed a Nothing Party at the home of Betty Johnson. Good conversation, good food, and a good way to keep the neighborliness of our community intact. A month after the Nothing Party, residents enjoyed a pool party hosted by Tim and Gail Haywood the day before St. Patrick’s Day. The table was decorated for the occasion and a bountiful spread of hors d’oeuvres included Reuben spread, green eggs, and key lime pie—well, the pie was light green. More than 30 residents and guests gathered for ABOVE, LEFT to RIGHT— Top 1% Sarasota Realtors another fun-filled evening to end For Sale In THE HIGHLANDS another of Sarasota’s gorgeous Ray Napierala, Fred Hamman, Chatsworth Greene—Tranquil golf course and lake views ...... $325K days. and Merrill Oltchick Hadfield Greene—Updated villa with golf views ...... PENDING Scarborough Commons—Updated with lake and distant golf views ... PENDING TOP LEFT, LEFT to RIGHT— For Sale ELSEWHERE Ann Hamman, Betty Turner, Meadows—Spotless Pool Home with Southeastern Exposure ...... PENDING Meadows—Updated, furnished Chanteclaire villa ...... PENDING and Peggy Napierala Downtown—Luxurious Burns Court townhome ...... $1M Downtown—Walled-in Mediterranean estate ...... $1.8M MID LEFT—Damien Jaques and Betty Johnson FERNANDO VITERI • Realtor/Resident BELOW—David Johnson Call 941.400.7676 [email protected] BOTTOM—Carol Oltchick Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Indep. Owned & Operated and Joan Zaroff

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[email protected] Call about my Home Watch Service! The Meadoword • April 2015 13

Eight over 80 Celebration: Successful, Warm and Rocked with Laughter Carlene Cobb—Communications Director

The Jewish Housing Council leadership and outstanding community Foundation and community sponsors achievements. welcomed 350 guests to its Third The 2015 honorees are Isabel Annual Eight over 80 brunch and Anchin Becker, Alice Berkowitz, celebration on Sunday, March 15, at Dr. Helen and Sidney Fagin, Betty Michael’s on East. Eight honorees, and Howard Isermann, Howard who are at least 80 years of age, Millman, Alice Rau, Phyllis and were recognized for their legacy of Norman Rich, and Marge and 2015 Eight over 80 Honorees: FRONT to BACK, LEFT to RIGHT—Howard and Betty Isermann, Alice Berkowitz, Isabel Anchin Becker, Alice Rau, Sidney and Helen Fagin, Howard Millman, Bill and Marge Sandy (NOT PICTURED: Phyllis and Norman Rich)

Bill Sandy. In addition to enjoying Birthday” to Marge Sandy. a sumptuous brunch, guests were The ongoing support of generous entertained by the Asolo Theatre’s Fa sponsors makes everything happen. All classes are held at Kobernick House, La La Singers Gracie Lee Brown and Special thanks to Premier Sponsors 1951 North Honore Ave., Sarasota Jory Murphy. Debbie and Larry Haspel, Betty and Refreshments served Brief video vignettes about each Howard Isermann, KBR Foundation, honoree were shown, awards were and Susan and Randy Mallitz—along RSVP 225-8369 given, and each honoree had the with Presenting Sponsors Isabel chance to say a few words. Some Anchin Becker and Gulf Coast imparted sage advice, and others Community Foundation. Notable Moments in Amercian Jewish History—Wednesdays, Apr 1, 8, 15, shared poignant anecdotes. Betty Proceeds benefit life-enriching 22 & 29 from 1:00 to 2:20 pm Isermann surprised everyone by programs and services for residents telling jokes that rocked the room with of the Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson The history of Jews in America, presented by Marden Paru, laughter. There was even a moment campus. is 360 years in the making. Immigrants from all corners of taken for everyone to sing “Happy the world landed here, bringing their family customs and languages, and quickly integrated into American culture. There have been some interesting moments of Jewish acculturation worth singling out for deeper clarity. This course will not be a comprehensive, chronological account of American Jewish history, but will concentrate on interest- ing specific events, individuals, and phenomena. Register online at www.LLA-SM.org or call 225-8369

Marden Paru, Lifelong Learning Academy, is dean and cofounder of the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva and ethics instructor at the Melton Adult Mini-School, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. He earned a Mas- ter’s degree at the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration and was a doctoral fellow and faculty member at Brandeis University.

Art Appreciation: 19th Century Orientalists—Wednesdays, April 22 & 29 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm

The Orientalists of the 19th Century, presented by Kevin Costello, invented a pictorial language in painting that com- bined realistic renderings of Ottoman culture with escapist fictions of “exotic” lands and sensual intrigues. Influenced by photography and academic realism, the Orientalists were among the most celebrated artists of their day. We will examine how their art influenced Western understanding of the Muslim world.

Kevin Costello is an honors graduate of Goldsmiths College, London University, and Chelsea School of Art. He is an artist, writer, critic, lecturer, and former State School Program Manager at the Ringling Museum of Art.

visit www.kobernickanchin.org 14 The Meadoword • April 2015

There she was with a broken right arm. After surviving the ice and snows of the north, it doesn’t seem fair to be done in by having fun on the sands of Sarasota. Who knew sand could be so Getting an early start on the holidays… hard-packed and slippery? Liz Barnett Being in a cast for the entire season, unable to even dress yourself around at without help from your husband—it the jewelry might leave some of us moping about, makers, the feeling sorry for ourselves. But Diane knitters, Gardner (below) was smiling. the pop-top and candy- wrapper purse makers, and the Iris card makers; I realized that everyone was as happily engaged as Diane. We’ve probably all heard of the benefits of mindfulness, being fully engaged, being fully in the moment, letting other concerns slip away—and Not only smiling, but engaged in these women an intricate craft that some of us might clearly hesitate to tackle with two hands. “I A table filled with ribbons and minds filled with beautiful ideas for seemed to can still fold,” she explained, as she creating pretty little ornaments—PICTURED LEFT to RIGHT, Diane be living paused in creating precisely-pointed Gardner, Peggy Stirling, Delcie Wenzel, and Florence Flett mindfully folds of silver ribbon. It’s been a year while at the since Diane joined the Craft Group, they are so pretty you may find lots craft group. They approach life as an and it would take more than a broken of reasons to display them year- opportunity to create and to contribute. arm to keep her away. round—we can see them heaped in a They understand what Jonathan Swift Everyone at the table was as crystal dish or stacked in a clear vase meant when he wrote, May you live all happily engaged as Diane, folding to brighten a bookshelf or table. the days of your life. and pinning ribbons and trims to They would make lovely little gifts You can join the fun every Styrofoam balls that soon had enough for friends. Or you might use one to Wednesday morning from 9:00 to straight pins sticking up to resemble begin a tradition of giving a special 11:00 am at the MCA Community miniature porcupines. Two hours later, ornament each year to a child. Or you Center as we make crafts for our fall the raw materials were transformed might put one on your bedside table sale to benefit local charities. into some the of the prettiest Christmas so that the last thing you see each ornaments we’ve ever seen. In fact, night is something lovely. As I looked If you can glue, we want you! The Meadoword • April 2015 15

News from Doug Domino—General Manager The Meadows Country Club

TMCC elects new opportunities, and new club Board of Governors management. for 2015-2016 Committee formed to see rezoning through the Following our annual meeting process to investigate on March 2, the Club installed development options four new members to the Board of Governors and elected new officers As you may be aware, the Club for the 2015-2016 membership has joined Kobernick-Anchin- year. Our new Board members Benderson on the MCA application look at the opportunities for growth Committee formed are Steven Schwaid, Linda for rezoning parcels of land within and revitalization to help propel the Abromson, Ed Secord, and John The Meadows PUD. Club into a more stable future. to investigate new Carter. The new officers are The Club has formed a management options President Gordon Cummings, Rezoning Committee, which will Membership is the for TMCC Vice President Carol Anthony, be led by Gordon Cummings, lifeblood of every pri- Treasurer John Carter, and the incoming President. The vate club As many of you already know, Secretary Ginny Coveney. Rezoning Committee will focus my employment agreement ends The new Board members bring on supporting the application Over the past six years, private December 31, 2015, and I do not a wealth of experience. We are while it is going through the clubs have seen an exodus of have any plans to stay beyond that excited to add their talents to our approval process and beginning members. The Meadows Country date. I have planned my departure already very capable group as we investigation of the options for Club is no different from the for some time, based on my wife’s address three very important issues development, pending Sarasota rest of the industry and probably graduation from medical school facing the Club in the coming County approvals. more vulnerable because of the and her eventual residency. I am months—rezoning, membership This is a very exciting time for age of the community. While the proud to say that Paula has been the Club and the community as we rezoning may provide us with honored to be the only recipient at opportunities for new members, the Sarasota campus to receive the those opportunities are not going to coveted Gold Humanism Honor come overnight. Society award for 2015 graduates In the meantime, recent and will graduate with her Medical changes approved to the Bylaws Doctorate from the Florida State April & May Events by the membership at the annual University College of Medicine on meeting will give the Board more May 16. Golf latitude to explore membership Paula will begin her urology Apr 1 & May 6—Mulligans & Martinis, Full Golf Privileged Ladies only, 5:30 pm options that fit in the current residency at the University of Apr 19 & May 17—Golf Guest Day, Guests of Members Pay $27 Cart Fee Only market. To investigate these Florida Shands Medical Center on Apr 3—Couples Scotch Scramble, 12:30 pm Shotgun options, the Board has formed an July 1. I plan to follow at the end Apr 4 & 11—Men’s Tin Cup/Presidents Cup, 8:00 am Shotgun ad hoc committee whose focus of the year. Apr 18—Meadows Cup Charity Tournament, 12:30 pm Shotgun will be solely on developing new On April 20, I will have been Apr 14—Ladies 18-Hole Closing & Lunch, 8:00 am Shotgun membership offerings. the General Manager of TMCC 11 Apr 15—Men’s Battle of I-75, 8:30 am Shotgun One of the first possibilities years, and am pleased to be able to Apr 23—Ladies 9-Hole Closing & Lunch, 8:45 am Shotgun this committee will review is help the Club in the management May 24—Memorial Day Weekend Scramble, Shotgun the Resident Social Membership search. There is a committee Tennis—Call The Tennis Pro Shop for Information 378-5265 that was featured in the survey established to investigate the Apr 4 & May 2—Tennis Guest Day, Free Tennis for Guests of Members sent to the 3000 residents of The options and begin preparing Apr 1 & May 6—Courts & Cocktails, Tennis Deck, 5:30 pm Meadows Community who are not for interviews. The committee Apr 7—Sun Coast Senior League Awards & Lunch members. Regrettably, we received will look at both options of a May 9—Member/Summer Member Round Robin, Tennis Deck, 11:00 am less than 500 responses to the management company specializing May 23—Memorial Day Weekend Round Robin, Tennis Deck, 11:00 am survey, a number of which declined in country clubs and candidates for Dining & Social— Call for Reservations 378-2135 the offer. However, we did get a the position of General Manager. JApr 4—Passover Seder, Regency Room, Service begins at 6:00 pm great deal of information, which As you can see, this will be a Apr 5—Easter Buffet, Regency Room, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm can contribute to the committee’s busy summer, and we will keep Apr 9—Seafood Buffet, Regency Room, 6:00 pm deliberations. you posted on our progress. Apr 16—“Not So High Tea” Tea Party Luncheon, Regency Room, 12:30 pm Speaking of membership, Apr 18—Fountain View Lounge CLOSED for Meadows Cup Charity Tournament look for our ad for “Summer Life is an adventure … are you Apr 18—Center Court Lounge, Full Service Dining, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Membership” and join your friends prepared for the next one? Apr 21—Trivia Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm at the Club this summer. You will Apr 23 & May 28—Wine & Dine, Regency Room, 6:00 pm like it so much, you’ll want to stay. Apr 26—Chef’s Challenge, Regency Room, 6:00 pm May 5—Mediterranean Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm May 10—Mother’s Day Buffet, Regency Room, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm May 24—Memorial Day Weekend BBQ, Poolside, 5:30 pm Activities Apr 1—peakers Bureau, Regency Room, 4:00 pm • Ladies Bridge—1st & 3rd Wednesday and 2nd & 4th Friday, 1:00 pm • Men’s Bridge—Every Tuesday, 1:00 pm • Mah Jongg—Every Friday 10:00 am to Noon *All Dates & Times are Subject to Change 16 The Meadoword • April 2015

Celebration of Fine Arts

The 23rd Annual MCA Celebration of Fine Arts, held in March at the MCA Community Center, featured 15 artists with works from paintings, pottery, and pet portraits to shell art, jewelry, and clocks.

TOP OF PAGE—Howard Ribble’s clocks drew crowds both days of the show

Enid Romanek does pet portraits, pet note cards, and tiles (RIGHT). Her recent work includes a watercolor of The Meadows along the lake by the MCA, “Enjoy the Day” (ABOVE)

LEFT—Shell art by Christa Josupeit; Retraction Christa crafts jewelry, flowers Notice: and other objects The photo credits for photos in the article from sea shells. “Celebration of Fine Arts: Featured Artist Howard Ribble” published in the March 2015 issue of The Meadoword were incor- rectly given to Jim Young. Credits for all photos published with this article in March should be Glynis Ellerington. We apologize for this error. The Meadoword • April 2015 17

John Krotec, Volunteer Coordinator moves on to new venture Mary Jo Gord—Editor

Anyone who has volunteered As staff volunteer coordinator, his at Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) commitment to the park was genuine probably knows John Krotec. It and generous, spending long hours and would be difficult to miss his outgoing, most weekends to promote the park enthusiastic personality and drive. But and build a strong program. all that will be greatly missed going John gives Meadows volunteers forward—John has moved on from credit for making the events successful. NBP to begin a new veterans initiative. “It’s a lot of work,” he says, “but John came onboard the NBP it’s rewarding to give back to the project in 2009 as a “volunteer” community–it’s a good thing.” He says John Krotec (center) with volunteers at the Penthatlon event in March volunteer coordinator when the park they have been and will continue to be was in its infant stages. At that time, he instrumental to the park. military initiative that supports veteran needed and encourages residents to was the chairman of the Fruitville 210 “I have made some good friends; community involvement coupled with sign up on VolunteerMark. Community Alliance, a community we’ve had some good times.” He says veteran services, and he hopes, through John, you have been a driving organization, which represents more The Meadows is a good example of that organization, to continue working force at Nathan Benderson Park during than 20 neighborhoods to the south how to pull together. “They are a big with NBP. He says more information these growing years. Benderson of the park, that fully supported the part of what makes it all happen.” about the project will be released soon. Development put the park together, but Nathan Benderson Park project. John’s next venture will be a But, even as he leaves the park, you brought it to life. John stresses that volunteers are still You will be missed.

Dear Nathan Benderson Park Friends and Volunteers,

I am opening a new chapter in my life. After some serious contemplation, I have decided to leave my Nathan Benderson Park position as the volunteer coordinator at SANCA. The past six years as the Nathan Benderson Park volunteer coordinator 2015 Events thru Sep have been extremely rewarding for me personally. We Apr 3 thru 4 FIRA Rowing Regatta have worked together to bring the reality of a world-class Apr 4 Family Partnership Pinwheel 5K community park and aquatic sport center to fruition. Each 5th Crosspointe Easter Sunrise Service and every one of you have been integral to the process of Apr 11 thru 12 FSRA Sculling Championships making that happen. There are no words to express my sincere Apr 24 Sunshine State Conference Championships gratitude for your unwavering support. YOU, the volunteers, Apr 25 thru 26 FSRA Sweep Championships are the truest face of our community–we are certainly blessed! I am leaving SANCA with a solid volunteer program intact. May 2 Make A Wish 5K Run I encourage you to continue your involvement at NBP—and to May 2 Suncoast Dragon Boat Festival support the efforts of SANCA as the park moves to completion May 9 Superhero 5K Run and the 2017 World Rowing Championships and beyond. May 16 Operation 2nd Chance Run to Paddle Just so you know, I am forming a new company with other May 17 Storm Triathlon visionaries that will also impact our region in a positive way. May 23 American Youth Cup Series III It is a veteran’s initiative that will allow me to continue my Jun 6 thru 7 Sunshine State Games interest and love for our community. My hope is to work with Jun 12 thru 14 USRowing Youth National Championships SANCA and to continue our community-building efforts. Aug 29 Special Olympics SUP Race I hope to see all of you at the park soon! Thanks again. Sep 12 Sarasota Manatee Heart Walk Sincerely, VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! John Krotec • Volunteer Coordinator, SANCA To volunteer, visit www.VolunteerMark.com Nathan Benderson Park 18 The Meadoword • April 2015 I actually interviewed for the Sarasota County government. position of editor of The Meadoword Len says he is leaving The one year before I took the job. When Retirement Meadows in good hands with Assistant I was called back a year later for the Manager Jay Brady steps up to fill the “second” interview, Len Smally said, position. “He has the same background “I remember you,” and I remembered that I do in city management.” They him, too. He’s is one of those people worked together on Longboat Key. you don’t forget. Marks the Now what? When Len came to The Meadows 17 years ago—June 22, 1998—he was not “Well,” he says, “I’m doing the “fresh off the boat” ceilings, remodeling the bathroom, End of an Era fixing the roofs on the garage and barn, Len is a Sarasota native. After a installing new sliding doors, and lots graduation from Sarasota High School of landscaping.” He’s also subdividing and a stent in the Navy, he graduated a couple of small parcels of family from the University of South Florida in property to build houses. 1976 with a civil engineering degree. It His wife Dede retired three years was a natural progression. ago. Both of them have mothers they Working with his dad’s want to see on a regular basis, so engineering firm—Smally, Wellford & they’re staying pretty close to home. Nalven—during summers and holidays “I also have an 18-1/2-year-old when he was in high school, Len cat,” he says, “who never leaves my learned to survey. He was involved in side.” This cat has nine lives, for sure. the “boom” development of Sarasota It’s the same cat that brought a dead County—Beneva Road, Bee Ridge, coral snake into his family room years Swift, and McIntosh; just about all the ago. Len saw the snake, looked at the road development for the county. cat, and thought, “He’ll either be dead And, he actually worked on The in 10 minutes or he won’t.” He didn’t Meadows long before he became take him to the vet. manager. During the 1970s, Taylor He’s an environmentalist (and, Woodrow approached the engineering in that sense, probably closer to my firm to survey the property. “It politics than he will admit). “I’m an was nothing but a big cow pasture animal lover and a tree hugger, but I then,” says Len. He was involved in keep it realistic.” surveying boundaries, counting layout, I remember a few times with inspecting water, sewer, roads, and animals. The time an iguana rode in to drainage. “Everything you walk on or work with me on the hood of my car— drive over.” He remembers that Roger Len removed it and put it in the garden. Postlethwaight laid out The Meadows MCA Manager The time he trapped a coral snake— in a cubicle at the engineering office. instead of killing it—and relocated it. His association with the The buzzard with the injured wing? engineering firm, the engineers for Len fed him leftover ham sandwiches Longboat Key from the 1950s through Len Smally the late 1980s, landed him the position of City Engineer of Longboat Key. leaves a 17-year legacy At the time, he had a contractor’s license—that along with his experience and knowledge of the building of accomplishments department created the “perfect storm” Mary Jo Gord—Editor for the job. “Not many engineers had a contractor’s license.” He brought years of experience, laid expertise on the table, and leaves a legacy When the Longboat Key job was eliminated after 11 years, Len interviewed for general manager of The Meadows. He found the job search Len and Opie, his seven-toed cat advertised in the Herald-Tribune. “Other people applied,” he says, “But, and had the maintenance crew bring I walked in and said I think you in some fresh road kill. And we all wrote this ad for me.” (He adds that remember the alligator in the sewer Dr. Clifford Truitt of The Meadows Len’s first day of work at the MCA with then MCA President Al Gutzmer—Len that went viral. Len conducted several told him to say that.) The job involved has served under eight MCA presidents: Al Gutzmer, Kirk Jordan, Ernie Fortin, sewer and “smell” checks every roads, drainage, rezoning, and deed Tony Sawyer, Ginny Coveney, Bob Friedlander, Bill Grubb, and John Spillane day—for days—until some “unknown” restrictions. “Deed restrictions and person dropped a chicken in the sewer code enforcement are the same,” he percent and more.” was in a lawsuit over drainage spilling that led the alligator back to water. says, “one is public; the other, private.” • Hiring quality staff. “Quality into Chimney Creek. The MCA had * * * I asked him, “Since coming to The people with experience who can get the spent tens of thousands of dollars on This article was a difficult one Meadows, what do you feel are your job done.” the suit before I got here. I told them for me to write. I count the good jobs greatest accomplishments? What are • Maintaining the natural beauty all they had to do was clean out the I’ve had over the years on less than you most proud of?’ of The Meadows. “We’ve done a good swale. It cost $2500.” one hand—this is one of them. Len • Building The Meadows job of maintaining The Meadows’ • Being able to interpret the MCA has been a big part of that. I’ve always Community Center. “It was built from natural beauty and have won numerous documents. “Who is whose and what said the best bosses offer constructive reserves and paid back, with interest, Garden Club awards.” is whose—swales, trees, street signs. criticism, give positive feedback, and in less than three years.” • Handling big jobs like road What belongs to the MCA and sharing are fair. That’s Len Smally. • Managing the budget. “Keeping paving. cost when it’s appropriate. Basically, We wish you the best in your costs down. Since I came, it has • Using common sense to avoid doing the right thing.” retirement, Len—but I may not forgive increased just 17 to 18 percent while law suits. “For example,” he says, • Keeping a good relationship you for doing it first. other communities have gone up 100 “The Chimney Creek Swale. The MCA with Benderson Development and The Meadoword • April 2015 19 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 Bob Barnett—Memoirs Coordinator Tough Kids were morbid. Legend had it that But, I have outgrown that, “Ring Around the Rosie” was and I am no longer afraid at night. When we were growing up, about the plague, and we all fell More recently, an Internet search children were expected to be down because we were dead. When discounted the connection to the tough. At the movies, children’s we played “London Bridge Is plague and the London Bridge. films taught us that stepmothers Falling Down,” we sang “here’s the The lyrics printed online made no were evil and would make us prisoner we have caught, here’s the references to decapitations. work hard, wear old clothing, hatchet to chop off his head, here’s In the story below, Diane Arch and not let us go to the big dance. the bucket to catch his blood.” tells how the Internet provided Or they might abandon us in the How scared were we by those a surprising English translation woods, where we would be eaten experiences? For a couple years, I of an old German game that her by a cannibalistic witch. Wicked believed that a witch hid under my grandfather played with her when witches were everywhere and had bed at night, and I was afraid to she was a young child. Her Internet flying monkeys to chase anyone get out of bed or even put my hand search also provided information who attempted to escape their evil below the bed for the fear that she that helped her understand his life plots. might pull me under the bed into in Austria during the 1940s. Even the games we played an evil kingdom.

Diane Arch

Grandpa Oscar died when I was four years old. My memories of him are distant and vague; a tall, (do it again). aging, slightly paunchy man with I recently made an attempt a scruff of white hair atop a red to be more accurate and less cheeked, fair skinned face. I have embarrassed by my phony German one vivid memory. I am sitting words, I “Googled” the folk MEMOIRS on his knees, facing him, holding song using only two or three key has since disappeared, lost to his his hands while he bounces me up descriptors. Imagine my surprise descendents. This month’s and down singing an old German when a mere nanosecond or two Once again, I used Google children’s folk song, “Hoppe, brought up the entire ditty in and typed in Esperanto. It was a meeting is the Hoppe, Reiter.” I am bouncing German as well as its English language invented in 1887 by L.L. along smiling when in the third translation. The bigger surprise was Zamenhof, who was attempting to last of the line of the verse, he spreads his in reading the English translation unite the world under one language season knees apart and carefully leans me of this innocent children’s song. to encourage peace and harmony backwards towards the floor. I had What did it mean? among nations. People today still The Group no idea what the German words Chop, chop rider (hoppe, hoppe). learn and speak Esperanto. It is meant, but I loved the special When the horse rider falls spoken by up to 2 million people resumes in bond we shared and the element of into the ditch, the ravens eat him. worldwide; however, in the 1930s surprise when I dropped backwards When he falls into the swamp, and 1940s, its members were January and meets and looked up at the ceiling above. the rider goes plop. persecuted in the USSR and in the FIRST and I felt safe, secure, and excited all I now knew that every time I Germany. The Nazis didn’t like wrapped together. fell backwards I was supposedly a movement that encouraged THIRD Monday A few years ago, when I eaten by ravens or plopping into universal cooperation, included became a grandmother, I searched a dark, nasty swamp. This was foreign countries among its ranks, of the month my memory and tried to recreate an innocent German childhood and rejected the superiority of the this enjoyable experience with my song? I prefer my own phony, Aryan race. To be a member of this through April own young grandchildren. I could nonsensical German phrases to the society in Vienna, Austria, in the only recall the first line or two original words. 1930s and early 1940s was to risk Interested? of the song clearly since I never My father had told me some imprisonment or worse. learned to speak German; so I family history of his father (my Now I look back at Grandfather Contact recreated the song by concocting grandfather), the same Oscar. In Oscar and choose to see him not my own version of the German the 1930s, Oscar was president as a smiling, old man singing Bob ditty. Just like my childhood joy, of the Viennese Chapter of silly, nasty songs, but rather as an my own grandchildren loved my the International Esperanto idealist who hoped the world could made-up German song and would Society and wrote a play in the unite under one language in world 371-1572 frequently request more “Hoppe” Esperanto language. The play peace and unity.

Going away for a while? Read The Meadoword online at http://www.themeadowssarasota.org www.themeadowssarasota.org 20 The Meadoword • April 2015

2015 Annual MCA Photo Competition John Spillane—Photo Committee Chairperson

LEFT—Meadows those 250, 200 were displayed—173 and 16 Honorable Mentions. And, Resident Award were in the color category and 75, there were many excellent entries that winner Irene black and white. Forty-one prizes were did not get hung. Kramer with her awarded; 11 of those, to Meadows After much deliberation, Best photo “Malachite residents. In addition to Best of Show; of Show went to Bob Cameron for on Lupine” Meadows Resident Award; and First, “Snowy in Bamboo.” First Place in Second, and Third Places in each the Color Category went to Meadows category, there were 16 Merit Awards resident Bill Kramer for “Great Horned Owl,” and First Place in the Black and White went to Norris Carroll for “This Diet is Boring.” The Meadows Resident Award, given to the best photo submitted by a Meadows resident, went to Irene Kramer for “Malachite on Lupine.” Each visitor to the exhibit was asked to pick their personal favorite from the 160 displayed that did not win prizes. This year’s People’s Choice winner was our own Barbara Bates for “Cape Sunset.” Barbara has won this award two years running, which is an incredible accomplishment. Way to go, Barb! After all this, the committee takes the show down and a breather until the This year’s 33rd Annual Photo next year. Competition and Show was a huge success and one of the best displays of amateur photography that the MCA has ever hosted. The three-day exhibit was viewed by more than 750 visitors, which was a record number. The competition is open to all amateur photographers who are residents of Sarasota and Manatee Counties; most of the contestants are from outside The Meadows. was organized. The people behind the But, before the show opened to scenes who do such a fabulous job are the public, a lot went on behind the your neighbors—they do it for you. ABOVE—Best of scenes. It’s no easy task to organize We make a special effort to choose Show, awarded an event of this size, put together by a judges who are unfamiliar with our to Bob Cameron, volunteer group of Meadows residents; local photographers’ work and select “Snowy in the current Photo Show Committee has qualified, experienced individuals Bamboo” been putting it together as a team for from outside Sarasota and Manatee the past few years. Counties. This year’s judges traveled RIGHT—Pcoples Preparations began in December. from Port Charlotte on the coldest Choice Award Notices were sent out, entries received morning of the winter to determine the winner Barbara over a two-day period, logged in, and best of the best. Bates with “Cape stored till judging. After judging, the They had a difficult chore in Sunset” photos were labeled and grouped. choosing Best of Show and the other An awards ceremony and reception winners from almost 250 entries. Of The Meadoword • April 2015 21

LEFT—First Place Black & White, “This Diet is Boring” by Norris Carroll

RIGHT—First Place Color, “Great Horned Owl” by Bill Kramer

LEFT—Second Place Black and White, “Kestrel With Blossoms” by Irene Kramer

RIGHT—Second Place Color, “Northern Oriole on Cattail” by Bill Kramer

LEFT—Third Place Black and White, “Thistles at Myakka” by John Zeiss

BELOW—Third Place Color, “Into the Woods” by Laura Byrg 22 The Meadoword • April 2015 Library News Getting the books where they need to go By Jean Rezabek—Chairperson, Library Committee

The MCA Library Committee part of her Miss Julia mystery volunteers were busy this season collection by Ann B. Ross. There receiving book donations and are 16 books in the series, and book restocking the shelves with many 17 will be published this month. new books to interest all of our Ann B. Ross currently lives in Meadows readers. Volunteers report Hendersonville, North Carolina, the that new novels (and some classics, inspiration for the town in the Miss too) arrive on a daily basis. Julia books. Freelance writer and part- Please stop in to check out all time Meadows resident Bill Levy our new selections. All full-time donated two of his recent nonfiction and seasonal residents are welcome publications—Lest We Forget: to take up to six books each visit— The John Ford Stock Company, all on the honor system. which features contributions of We know many of our the actors and actresses in the patrons will leave at the end of film director’s movie legacy, and the “season”—including some of Beyond the Beach: The Wit and our volunteers—but the library is Wisdom of Nevil Shute, which open year-round and the remaining discusses the other works by this volunteers will continue receiving British-Australian writer who is and restocking books, although at a best known for his novel, On The less hectic pace. Beach. To the departing snowbirds, Florence Flett, another blue skies and safe travels—we’ll Meadows resident, kindly donated see you next year! The Meadoword • April 2015 23

Church of the Nativity A community in Christ, loving and reaching out to all, proclaiming the Good News

Come celebrate Easter ! 2015 Program Schedule Meadows “U” Has Something for You! He is Risen! Meadows “U” programs are held at the MCA Community Center unless otherwise noted. Programs are free, open to all Meadows residents. Palm Sunday (Mar 29) Communion—8 am 2015 Meadows “U” Season —all about “Expanding Your Horizons and Your Mind!” Communion with music and choir—10:15 am Maundy Thursday, Apr 2—7 pm Sarasota’s Lower Main Street Good Friday, Apr 3—Noon, 7 pm A pictorial tour and lesson in history Holy Saturday, Apr 4—5 pm Easter Sunday, Apr 5 Tuesday, April 7, 3:00 pm Communion with music—8 am Well-known local historian Jim The group takes walks (some Clubb presents a slide show—a Communion with music walks may involve fees). He currently and choir—10:15 am pictorial tour of Sarasota’s historical hosts 50 different walks that also buildings and lecture on how Lower include the assistance of county and 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd. Main and the surrounding area have federal naturalists, historians, authors, (1 block South of University) changed since 1885. and others who help to lead. Lower Main Street was the heart To register for Jim’s pictorial 941-355-3262 of the Sarasota community. Clubb’s tour of Sarasota, sign up at the MCA www.churchofthenativity.com presentation covers approximately 39 Community Center. Call 377-2300.

sites along Main Street, Palm Avenue, 2015 Meadows “U” Committee and the downtown area. Claire Coyle, Chairperson A recent transplant to Sarasota who Nancy Bushnell Bernice Davis delved into area history, Clubb gives Chris Hannafin guided walking tours of Main and Susan Whitcomb other area destinations. Membership Consulting Members Leslie Cobin to his group, “Discover Greater Jane Glusman Sarasota,” is free and open. Mary Lipson Angelika Schultze We have a great team. All our members have input and take responsibility for planning events. We are always looking for enthusiastic new members and good ideas. If you would Catch Me Before I Fall! like to learn more about the Committee and what we do, contact the MCA, 377-2300. We look forward to hearing from you, and—even Staying on Your Feet—a Defensive Approach to Fall Prevention better—working with you! Wednesday, April 22, 3:00 pm

Falls in the elderly can be life- • How to improve your balance altering, even life-threatening! and “stay on your feet” through proper exercise! Among older adults, falls— • How NOT to fall—reducing the leading cause of both fatal and your risk of falls and injuries Pillows Group Seeks nonfatal injuries—have risen through proper balance. New Chairperson sharply over the past decade. • How to take a defensive ap- In 2013 alone, 2.4 million proach to prevent a fall. or Cochairs for nonfatal falls were treated in • Risk factors that you can Next Season emergency rooms, and more control. Interested? Or Know than 734,000 of these cases were • How to recognize the warn- someone who might be? hospitalized. ing signs of a potential fall. According to U. S. Centers Call the MCA at 377-2300 Don’t miss this important, for Disease Control and Prevention, an falls and injuries! Pines of Sarasota The Pillows Group meets informative presentation. older adult is treated every 15 seconds will present “Catch me Before I every Friday, November It could be a life-saver! in an emergency room because of a Fall–a Defensive Approach to Fall through March, from 9:00 fall. Every 29 seconds, an older adult Prevention” on April 22, 3:00 pm, to 11:00 am at the MCA Bring a friend or two and learn dies, following a fall. at the MCA Community Center. Community Center to how to reduce your risk of falls and Topics include: create pillows with red The good news is that more than 50 injuries. • How to maintain a stronger, hearts for heart patients at percent of all falls can be prevented! To register, call 377-2300 or sign healthier, more independent way Sarasota Memorial Hospital. up at the MCA Community. You CAN reduce your risk of of life. 24 The Meadoword • April 2015 Meadows Chorus Annual Spring Concert scheduled April 10 at St. James UMC Sara Flemming—Publicity Coordinator

The Meadows Chorus will present its annual Spring Concert at St. James United Methodist Church on April 10, 2015 at 8:00 pm. Prior to the Spring Concert, the Chorus will perform for other organizations and home-care facilities in the Sarasota area. St. James UMC is located at 2049 Honore Avenue in Sarasota, To purchase tickets, $15.00, contact Midge Somes at 377-1798. was director of music at First You can also purchase from Chorus Presbyterian Church in Sarasota members or at the door at the time and is currently the director of the of the performance. church Bell Choir. About The Meadows Chorus John was recently inducted into the Florida Vocal Association Hall The Chorus was organized in of Fame. January, 1990. At that time, all The accompanist, Danny the members were residents of Zirpoli, joined The Meadows The Meadows. Over the years, the Chorus three years ago. His membership has grown from 25 to degree is in Musicology from more than 60 and includes singers the Cincinnati Conservatory of from all over the Sarasota area. Music. Danny played with Dave John Yost, the Director, came Brubeck and traveled extensively to the chorus in 1998. His music with several orchestras. He was the education extends from Oregon musical director for the Sarasota State University to graduation from Ballet for four years and taught Florida Southern University. For music therapy for special needs many years, John was the music children at Oak Park School in director at Riverview High School Sarasota. and Brentwood Elementary. He The Meadoword • April 2015 25

The MCA seeks qualified Did You Do This? candidates for election to the 2016 Leaving trash discarded on the ground is illegal and inconsiderate of your neighbors MCA Board of Directors All candidates must complete a Personal Information Questionnaire and submit it to the MCA. Submissions are due October 2015. For more information, please call the MCA at 377-2300

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Fred Hamman, of Hampstead Heath, scored a hole-in-one on the 9th green of the Groves course on March 14. It was his first hole-in-one ever. “I went for it, but never expected it to go in,” he says. Fred’s amazing feat was witnessed by his wife, Ann, and Hampstead Heath neighbors Ray and Peggy Napierala. “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” Turning Points’ holds 3rd annual event for homeless children Saturday, April 4

Proceeds from Turning Points’ in the U.S. experienced homelessness one-mile fun awareness walk on last year! According to the National South Coquina Beach go directly to Center on Family homelessness, fund programs that benefit homeless children experiencing homelessness are children and their families. sick four times more often than other The event also includes a sand children. These children have high blast/castle competition between area rates of obesity and go hungry at twice high schools, drawings and raffles, tee the rate of other children. They also shirts for pre-registered walkers, family have three times the rate of emotional pictures, face painting, bounce house, and behavioral problems. great food, Zumba dancing, a live steel Turning Points is the one-stop drums performer, music by Disney’s shop for preventing and ending # 1 DJ, and the post-walk party and homelessness in our community sunset watch. Check-in begins at 4:00 pm; the Turning Points and its Bill walk starts at 5:30 pm with a post Galvano One Stop Center partners party at 6:00 pm. Registration is free provide a variety of services to for kids under five; $10.00, students assist families and individuals on and kids; $20.00, individual adults; their path to financial stability and and $45.00, families. You can also independence—day resource services sponsor children to walk—one child like hot showers, clothing, food, and is $10.00; 10 children, $100.00; or 25 employment assistance; rental and children, $250.00. Pre-register at www. utility assistance for families; veteran’s turningpointswalk.org. services (employment, housing, and The face of homelessness rarely healthcare), and free medical and includes children dental care for the uninsured. 9,119 people in crisis received help last year. Yet, in reality, there are thousands It is able to provide this high of homeless children in Manatee and standard of service only because of Sarasota Counties every year—it’s caring, compassionate volunteers, and the fastest growing segment of strong community support. homelessness. One out of every 30 kids 28 The Meadoword • April 2015 Florida Studio Theatre Looking for Ushers Acupuncture

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is Since then, Florida Studio Theatre Works a theatre for the public. Ushers play has established itself as a major force a vital role in connecting patrons and in American Theatre, presenting At FST’s mission to provide a pleasurable contemporary theatre in five venues— The Meadows theatrical experience to all who walk the Keating Theatre, Gompertz through our doors. FST’s Winter Theatre, Parisian-style Goldstein Season is now in full swing and this Cabaret, John C. Court Cabaret, and is the time ushers are needed most. Bowne’s Lab Theatre—and remains Call Dr. Brenda Hours are also available for high firmly committed to making the arts school students looking to complete accessible and affordable to a broad- community service hours and add to based audience. 941-955-1220 their college resume. www.doctorbrenda.com As a perk, ushers each are given a complimentary ticket to an FST performance. Ushers also receives a 25 percent discount off any item on the Green Room menu along with a complimentary soft beverage ordered on days and nights they usher. For more information, contact Joan O’Dowd at 366-9017 ext. 301. J. Rocco’sFormerly From New YorkSalon About FST Want a new LOOK? We can make it happen ... Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is known as Sarasota’s Contemporary • Hair Care • Low-Lights • Brow & Lash Tinting Theatre. Founded in 1973, it start out • Color • Manicure / Pedicure • Gift Certificates Available as a small touring company, traveling • Highlights • Waxing to places like migrant camps and prisons. Eventually, the company acquired Call us today • 941-953-5299 the former Woman’s Club building and 935 N. Beneva Rd. (Sarasota Commons) 941-953-5299 later purchased and renamed it The Keating Theatre. The Meadoword • April 2015 29 Deux Requiems: The “Old and New” Gloria Musicae’s April 12 performance Sleeping Children features Puccini’s Messa di Gloria and Musica Sacra Cantorum presents two Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass Requiems April 13, 7:00 pm Gloria Musicae continues its 36th in his career, he composed well- On April 13 at 7:00 pm, Muscia and hauntingly beautiful. anniversary season with “Old and known operas like La Boheme, Tosca, Sacra Cantorum will present By contrast, Chris Williams New,” a concert featuring Puccini’s and Madame Butterfly. Contemporary two Requiems at Church of the recalls the 2004 Boxing Day Messa di Gloria and Ola Gjeilo’s Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo was Redeemer—Gabriel Fauré’s un Tsunami that devastated Sunrise Mass—two early choral more mature at 30 when Sunrise Mass Petit Requiem, Op. 48, and the Nagapattinam, a fishing village works by two master composers. The premiered in 2008. U.S. premiere of Chris Williams in Tamil Nadu, South India. The concert is Sunday, April 12, 7:00 pm The Puccini score will be Tsunami Requiem. The concert tsunami left more than 230,000 at First United Methodist Church, 104 performed in a reduced orchestration, also features the Canterbury Girls’ people dead in its wake. The South Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota. created by Ingo Shulz at Musik Art Choir of Redeemer Church and the Tsunami Requiem tells that story Under the direction of Dr. Joseph in Germany specifically for chamber First Brass of Sarasota. in contrasting moods, from an Holt, the concert features the Gloria choir performances. Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem effervescent opening to a lilting Musicae Singers in collaboration with About the performers presents a beautifully meditative lullaby. Musica Sacra Cantorum the State College of Florida Chamber and calming musical setting. Chorus is honored to present its Singers accompanied by musicians Tenor Adam Bielamowicz has Interestingly, it appears that U.S. premiere. from the Sarasota Orchestra. Soloists appeared throughout the United he wrote the Requiem for pure To purchase tickets, $25, visit are Adam Bielamowicz, tenor, and States with prestigious companies personal fulfillment, not as a the online box office atwww. James Shaffran, bass. Tickets are $35; like the Glimmerglass Festival memorial to a devastating event musicasacracantorum.org and student at the door with student ID, Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and or tragic personal loss. There are click Purchase Tickets in the $15. To purchase tickets, visit www. the Sarasota Opera; he recently made two versions of the work—the menu bar. Church of the Redeemer, gloriamusicae.org or call the Van his Carnegie Hall debut with the original 1887 composition and the Episcopal, is located at 222 South Wezel box office at 953-3368. American Symphony Orchestra. 1899 large-scale orchestral version, Palm Avenue in Sarasota. Holt says the composers were an James Shaffran has performed which is actually an elaboration ocean and more than 120 years apart regularly with the National Symphony of the original work. The latter is but that both of these Masses were Orchestra, Choral Arts Society of performed the most often. composed and premiered when the Washington, Washington Bach Musica Sacra Cantorum composers were relatively young. Consort, the Fairfax, Williamsburg, will present Fauré’s original Puccini was just 22 in 1880 Alexandria and Lynchburg version, which is two movements when Messa di Gloria premiered as a symphonies, the Washington National shorter and incorporates a much graduation exercise from the Istituto Opera, and the Wolf Trap Opera. smaller instrumental force. The Musicale Pacini in Lucca, Italy. Later His major label debut, as baritone composition is simple, effective, soloist with Leonard Slatkin and the NSO on John Corigliano’s Of Rage And Remembrance, earned him a 1997 Grammy for Best Classical Recording. The State College of Florida Chamber Singers is a select student vocal ensemble under the direction of Melodie Dickerson that performs a broad range of choral literature at concerts on and off campus throughout the region. The Gloria Musicae Singers is a professional vocal ensemble that performs a repertoire spanning four centuries that includes major works with orchestra, intimate madrigals, church motets, folk songs, close- harmony jazz, and Broadway show music. The ensemble specializes in premiere performances of lesser- known choral works, particularly those works by living American composers. For more information about Gloria Musicae, visit www. GloriaMusicae.org.

*** On May 9 and 10, the Gloria Musicae Singers will partner with the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota in “A Romp with Gilbert & Sullivan,” at the Historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota. The 2014-2015 season concludes with the signature July 4th Concert and arousing tribute to American composers and the American spirit in “An American Tapestry,” on Saturday, July 4, 4:30 pm, at First UMC. 30 The Meadoword • April 2015 Hear & Now Concert Series concludes April 19 with Ariel Quartet

The Perlman Music Program/ Music, where they direct the chamber Suncoast concludes “The Hear & Now music program and perform their own Concert Series: The Next Generation annual series of concerts. of PMP Artists” with distinguished The Ariel Quartet has been Perlman Music Program alumni, the mentored extensively by Itzhak Ariel Quartet, April 19, 3:00 pm, Perlman, Paul Katz, Donald at the Sarasota Opera House (61 N. Weilerstein, Miriam Fried, Kim Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota). Kashkashian and Martha Strongin The program for the matinee Katz, among others. concert includes JOSEPH HAYDN | About the Perlman Music Program/ String Quartet Op. 76, No. 4; BÉLA Suncoast BARTÓK | String Quartet No. 5; and MAURICE RAVEL | String Quartet. The Perlman Music Program/ Tickets are $30 and $40 and can Suncoast was established in May be purchased at the Sarasota Opera 2008 as an independent non-profit Box Office at 366-8450 or online at organization with the mission to www.PMPSuncoast.org. An optional provide operational stability and Meet the Artists Reception follows funding support for a permanent immediately after the concert. Tickets Sarasota winter residency for The for the reception are $40 and can also Perlman Music Program. Founded be purchased through the Sarasota by Toby Perlman, and with world- Opera House Box Office. renowned faculty members led The Ariel Quartet formed in Israel by her husband, internationally 16 years ago when its members were acclaimed violinist and conductor young students, and they have played Itzhak Perlman, The Perlman Music together since. They perform widely Program augments its seven-week in North America, Europe, and Israel. summer program in Shelter Island, They continue to astonish audiences New York, with a two-week intensive with performances of complete works winter residency each December in by memory. Sarasota. The residency provides Last season, the Ariel Quartet valuable mentoring and performance performed the entire cycle of opportunities for young string Beethoven string quartets for Sarasota musicians, ages 12 to 20, and an audiences. They have also participated opportunity for community audiences in multiple PMP Sarasota Winter to experience the music during Residency programs in addition to approximately 20 free events on the serving as teaching artists in past University of South Florida’s Sarasota- PMP/Suncoast Education Outreach Manatee campus. The program Programs, visiting and performing for culminates with a “Celebration more than 50 local schools. Concert,” featuring Itzhak Perlman Recently awarded the prestigious directing the Perlman Music Program Cleveland Quartet Award, the String Orchestra. Quartet serves as the faculty quartet- For more information, visit www. in-residence at the University of PMPSuncoast.org. Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of The Meadoword • April 2015 31 Enchanted April: An Afternoon with Two Violins Sarasota Orchestra violinists C.Y. Hong and Anne Chandra perform April 19 at Unitarian Universalist Church

Two Sarasota Orchestra In addition to her position with the violinists—C.Y. Hong and Anne Sarasota Orchestra, she is a member of Chandra—will perform a program the Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestra that includes works by Jean-Marie and has been a member of the adjunct Leclair, Adolphe Terschak, Charles de violin faculty at the State College of Bériot, and Jeremy Cohen on Sunday, Florida for six years. She is currently April 19, 3:00 pm, at the Unitarian pursuing her Doctorate degree at The Universalist Church. Graduate Center/City University of The church is located at 3975 New York. Fruitville Road in Sarasota. To purchase tickets, $10, visit www. Anne Chandra joined the Sarasota uusarasota.org/concerts/tickets.php. Orchestra in 2002 For more information, call 371-4974 or Chandra graduated Summa Cum visit www.uusarasota.org. Laude from the Cincinnati-College About the performers Conservatory of Music and earned a Master’s degree from Rice University. C.Y. Hong is first violin, fourth chair, She made her Carnegie Hall debut in with the Sarasota Orchestra Weill Recital Hall in 2001 and has C.Y., as she prefers to be called, performed solo and chamber music received a Master’s degree from The throughout the Sarasota area. Juilliard School in New York and had She has performed with orchestras her New York recital debut in Weill throughout the United States, Europe, Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in 1997. and Asia, including the Houston She has worked with The Florida Symphony, New World Symphony, Orchestra, the Missouri Chamber Pacific Music Festival Orchestra, and Orchestra, the Midsummer Mozart as associate concertmaster of The Chamber Orchestra in California, the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra. Prometheus Chamber Orchestra in Chandra recently was appointed New York City, the National Repertory assistant principal second violin of Orchestra in Colorado, The Curtis the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra in Symphony, Kalamazoo Symphony, and California, where she and her husband the Utah Opera Orchestra. summer. 32 The Meadoword • April 2015 Racing Dog Rescue Project We are just a few of your new “best friends”—you know you want me Mary Jo Gord—Editor

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Some of you may Most of the rescue dogs were already know that track dogs—some injured, some retired racing dogs— not fast racers, and some simply aged out of racing or breeding. greyhounds—make The RDRP takes them all. Since its excellent pets reorganization as a Florida nonprofit in 1997, the group has placed more They are very intelligent, than 1,000 greyhounds. adaptable to new situations, eager to RDRP holds an open house please, and responsive to attention. from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on the second They adjust quickly and easily attach Sunday of every month at the themselves to new families. Most Adoption Center (1801 Verna Road of them are quiet, clean, and good- in Myakka City), where you can natured—gentle dogs that mesh meet adoptable dogs, the RDRP well with other animals and older volunteer team, and other dog children. owners. RDRP board meetings are The dogs are between 26 an 29 held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm just inches at the shoulder and weigh prior to the open house and are open between 60 and 85 pounds; females, to the public. slighter smaller than males. The In addition to the monthly open average life span is 12 years; some house, the group holds Saturday may live longer. Adoptable dogs are “Meet & Greet” events, rain or shine, usually between two and five years at different locations in Sarasota old. County for potential dog owners You don’t need a crate to house to meet the dogs. The upcoming a greyhound, although RDRP Sarasota Meet & Greets are held at recommends and can lend you one Petsmart Sarasota on April 4 and until the dog has adjusted. Some May 2 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, dogs, however, prefer their crates 4942 S. Tamiami Trail. Two Meet & to sleep in. You don’t need to feed Greets will also be in Bradenton and your dog a special diet. The dogs one each in Venice and North Port. get a mixture of raw meat and To find times and locations for kibbles at the track, but do fine all Meet & Greet events, visit www. with just kibbles at home. They are rdrp-greyhound.org and select Event healthy dogs with few problems and Calendar from the Events tab on the relatively quiet. menu bar. Massage Designed for Your Body Because they are racing dogs, Get involved! you may think they need a lot of and Your Budget space to run, but they don’t. Racing RDRP is looking for individuals was their job; retirement is their goal. who would like to make a difference. “Just take me on walks, then give The RDRP “organizational tree” me a nice, soft place to curl up–I am could use some more branches; happy.” they are looking for people to offer The dogs usually have been help in different roles—specifically placed in foster homes prior to with event planning to help chair $45.00 for One Hour adoption and gone through “charm the annual greyhound gathering and (Valid through December 31, 2015) school” reeducation to help make create new, different fundraising GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE the life change from track to home events. seamless. To complete an online Terri Magdalinski, RN, LMT The Racing Dog Retirement Project application to volunteer, visit www. rdrp-greyhound.org and select 15 Years Experience as a Registered Nurse & (RDRP) is 501(c)(3) organization that 14 Years as a Licensed Massage Therapist rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts out Volunteer Application from the retired greyhounds Volunteer tab in the menu bar. There OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTIES: is also a Volunteer Waiver form to Relaxing massage • Deep tissue • Medical The mission is to support the sign. Aromatherapy • Reflexology dogs, not play politics with a stand For more information about for or against racing. The local RDRP and greyhounds, visit www. By Appointment Only group has a working relationship rdrp-greyhound.org. The site also The Meadows Shopping Village with the Sarasota Kennel Club. The contains a wealth of information with 5049 Ringwood Meadow • Bldg H, Ste. G group’s financial support comes from guidelines for volunteers; resources; Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-378-4101 donation and sponsorships. They fostering a dog; adoption information work with an all-volunteer staff. and guidelines and application; RN 1586602 • MA 20912 • MM 18803 FAQs; and available dogs. The Meadoword • April 2015 33 Are you ready to help animals in a disaster? The Florida State Animal Response Coalition holds a Small Animal Emergency Sheltering class at Cat Depot

Take the next step and become or call 352-658-1224. a Disaster Animal Responder. The Cat Depot, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) no-kill, Florida State Animal Response free-roaming facility, is recognized for Coalition will hold an Awareness its progressive design and commitment Level Small Animal Sheltering to helping homeless, abandoned, and volunteer training class on injured animals Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at Cat Depot. This class Cat Depot’s mission is to will provide the knowledge needed save lives, find loving homes, to work in an emergency animal and provide the resources and shelter and give individuals the education to improve the destiny expertise and practical experience of homeless cats. It supports more required to become a professional than 150 cats and kittens on any disaster animal responder. given day. The Awareness Level Small Located at 2542 17th Street Animal Emergency Sheltering in Sarasota, Cat Depot is open class is certified by the Florida Monday through Friday from 11:00 Department of Emergency am to 7:00 pm and Saturday and Management and is required Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The MCA seeks qualified to respond in Florida to help The facility is handicap accessible. candidates for election to the 2016 companion animals during a It also has a supply and gift store, disaster. open daily, with top name brands Topics will include personal and other products and unique gifts MCA Board of Directors preparedness, overview of the for cats. For more information, All candidates must complete a Personal Information incident command system, go to www.catdepot.org, or call Questionnaire and submit it to the MCA. Submissions are due deployment preparedness, assisting 941.366.2404. October 2015. For more information, please call in shelter set up, daily care and feeding, proper cage cleaning and the at disinfection, animal behavior, MCA 377-2300 stress management, zoonotic diseases, personal safety, and more. To register, visit www.flsarc.org Meadows Dental Associcates Sarasota Art Auction Art Center Sarasota and Sertoma Club Are here to help… of Greater Sarasota hold inaugural event We are committed April 24 to benefit community arts and to providing our support at-need children Meadows Community Art Center Sarasota and the first-time event is a community- with the latest in Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota building collaboration created by dental technology will host a collaborative event to a core of people deeply involved support community arts and human with the arts and a group of local Call today for an appointment… services on Friday, April 24, from professionals who want to make a We look forward to hearing 6:30 to 10:00 pm. The Sarasota difference in children’s lives. from you! Art Auction at Art Center Sarasota, Art Center proceeds will located at 707 N. Tamiami Trail in support youth programs at the Sarasota, will benefit Art Center center, including Slice of Art Sarasota and the Sertoma Club of outreach, summer camp, and youth Greater Sarasota. classes. The event includes a silent Sertoma, an acronym for Quality auction with a variety of items SERvice TO MAnkind, is an like jewelry, services, dining, international organization that has Dental Care… and gifts. From 8:00 to 9:00 pm, been in existence for almost 100 a professional auctioneer will years. The Sertoma Club of Greater From Professionals conduct a live auction, featuring Sarasota is renowned for providing approximately 25 original works opportunities for at-need children Who Care by Art Center Sarasota-associated with speech, hearing, and language (Pictured left to right) Mary Porter, D.M.D., Patricia artists, including oil paintings, disorders to work with world-class Gonzalez, D.D.S., and Todd McCabe, D.M.D. watercolors, pastels, mixed-media, pathologists. The organization drawings, and photographs. provides hearing and speech To buy tickets, $75 (includes screening, developmental, and Meadows Dental Associates one free drink), visit www. rehabilitative services, products, 4987 Ringwood Meadow SarasotaArtAuction.com or call Art education, grants, and scholarships. Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-377-3659 Center Sarasota at 365-2032. For more information, visit www. Art Center Sarasota’s executive SertomaSarasota.com. Call to schedule today—(941) 377-3659 director Lisa Berger says the 34 The Meadoword • April 2015 AROUND THE TOWN • April 2015

Museum/Events PERFORMANCES AT RINGLING Located at 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton.Visitor MOTE MARINE Historic Asolo Theatre. Call 369-7399 for tickets. Center open daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; grounds, dawn to dusk. Gates close at 5:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, ANNUAL RUN FOR THE TURTLES ARTCENTER MANATEE Apr 18, 7:30 pm—Bion Tsang, cello, and Adam Neiman, Christmas, & New Years. Free; donations accepted. Apr 4, 7:30 am 29th Annual Run for the Turtles 1-Mile piano. FAURE | Elegie, Op. 24; BEETHOVEN | Sonata in Fun Run or Walk; 8:00 am, 5K Manasota Track Club- Apr 10, 7:00 to 9:00 pm—Girls Night Out. Project MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK supplies, beer & wine, and light snacks included; $35/ A Major, Op. 69; RACHMANINOFF | Sonata in G minor, Sanctioned Run. major fundraiser to support sea turtle person. Op. 19; PONCE/HEIFETZ/TSANG | Estrellita. (Artist Series Mon through Fri, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; second & fourth Sat, conservation and research at Mote. Siesta Key Public Thru Apr 24—STUDENT OPEN EXHIBITION. Reid Concerts) 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther Beach, 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key. Registration $35 adults; Hodges Gallery. May 2, 7:30 pm, & May 3, 2:00 & 7:30 pm—Trumpet King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, 4th $25, kids 10 & younger. Registration, 6:30 am. Invasion: Brandon Ridenour, trumpet; Mara Bonde, Thru Apr 24—TRANSFORMATIONS. Open, juried of Jul, Labor Day weekend, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving KAYAK PADDLE exhibition on “change”—in form, appearance, or structure; soprano; Rich Ridenour, piano. (Artist Series Concerts) weekend, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day. FREE. Located it can also signify a remake or renewal, a morphing of one 1404 Manatee Ave E in Bradenton. Call 749-7165. Apr 4, 6:00 to 8:30 pm—FULL MOON PADDLE. Kayaking WORLD CIRCUS DAY equipment provided. Reservations required 24 hours prior. thing into another, or a shift in process or life cycles. Artist’s Apr 18, all day—Circus Museum admission free. M A R I E S E L B Y B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N S choice. Members $24; nonmembers $28. Apr 28 thru May 29—BLACK & WHITE. Open exhibition. YOGA ON THE TERRACE EXHIBITS & EVENTS MOMMY & ME Reid Hodges Gallery. Registration and requirements online 3rd Sat of the month, 10:00 am—YOGA ON THE CA’ Apr 5 thru May 10, 1:00 to 3:00 pm—SPRING MUSIC Marine-themed crafts, games, songs, stories, & role plays. at www.artcentermanatee.org. Receiving Apr 25; pick up, DE’ZAN TERRACE. Bring mat, towel, & water. Free SERIES. From classically catchy and uplifting soul music to Members $14; nonmembers $18. Contact miranda@mote. Apr 30. Opening Reception, Apr 30, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. (standard admission applies after 10:00 am). No sessions contemporary and original dancing. Refreshments available org. during inclement weather. Parking in ca’ d’Zan lot. from Local Catering—no coolers, please! Bring lawn chairs Apr 2 16, 22, 23, 30 & May 6 & 7, 10:00 to 11:00 am Exhibits work of local, state, & national artists; changes and blankets. Members free; member guests $5; adults $17; monthly. Adult classes & after school programs (ages SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM under age 11, free. 6-10); summer camps, ages (4-15). 209 Ninth Street West, MOMMY & ME MASTERS Bradenton. Visit www.artcentermanatee.org or call 746- EXHIBITS AND EVENTS • Apr 5—Kim Betts & Gamble Creek Band Marine-themed crafts, games, songs, stories, & role plays & 2862. Thru Jun 7, Ocean Soul from National Geographic • Apr 12—Mincey & Dehart special guided visit to an exhibit in The Aquarium. Members • Apr 19—Paisley Craze $14; nonmembers $18. Contact [email protected]. ART CENTER SARASOTA Photographer Brian Skerry. A Traveling Exhibition that showcases Skerry’s visual display of the ocean environment • Apr 26—Jazz Ed Apr 2, 16, 23, 30 & May 7, 1:30 to 2:30 pm EXHIBITION CYCLE, Thru Apr 24 and the creatures living in the ocean. • May 3—soulRcoaster Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit 501(c) • May 10—Sarasota Concert Band EX-PATRIA, curated by Elena De La Ville, works of four 1st Sat of most months, 4:00 & 8:00 pm—FAMILY (3) research organization in Sarasota with field stations in NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM where history comes alive! Fun, eastern Sarasota County, Charlotte Harbor, & the Florida artists with roots in Latin America—Gallery 1 Thru Apr 10, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm—PURA VIDA: A educational, & something new. Open till 8:00 pm; half-price BOTANICAL EXPEDITION TO COSTA RICA. A new Keys. Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, located at 1600 Ken Banks + Banks, Susan Banks (Miami) & Barbara Banks admission all day! “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame” planetarium horticulture display in the Tropical Conservatory. Thompson Parkway in Sarasota. Call 388-4441 or visit (Sarasota)—Gallery 2 shows, 8:15 to 9:00 pm. Event schedule at /www. Thru Apr 17, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm—RAINFOREST MASKS http://[email protected]. At the Heart of It Annual Members Only juried, all-media southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/FamilyNights.aspx. OF COSTA RICA with more than 200 works made by MYAKKA STATE PARK exhibit—Gallery 3 & 4 2nd Wed of the month, 7:00 & 9:00 pm—THINK + DRINK Borucan artists using only the most basic tools. Masks for Member-based organization offers affordable, accessible, (SCIENCE) CAFE. All ages. Learn about cutting-edge purchase after the exhibit. Proceeds benefit the Borucans Apr 3, 10, 17 & 24, 8:00 am to noon—WILDERNESS creative opportunities with curated & juried exhibits,classes, science in relaxed, informal setting. Beer, wine, & soft drinks and Selby’s education and conservation mission. PRESERVE ADVENTURE. “Take a Walk on the Wild Side.” workshops, & educational programs. 707 North Tamiami & bar snacks available for purchase. FREE. RSVP online at Apr 30 thru Jun 21—35th Annual Juried Photographic Members $15; nonmembers $20. Limited to 6 people, RSVP Trail, Sarasota. www.artsarasota.org or call 365.2032. www.southfloridamuseum.org. Exhibition “Found in Florida” includes categories in Selby required. Call 780-0881 or email [email protected]. BISHOP PLANETARIUM Gardens; land, sky & seascapes; classic Florida culture; Apr 10, 7:00 pm—FULL MOON CONCERT: Hellacious RINGLING MUSEUMS birds, bugs & critters; black & white. Horns. Bring a chair, picnic, & beverage. South Pavilion. The Bishop Planetarium, astronomy education facility & ROAR! (Ringling Order of Art Readers) • Apr 20—Receiving (mailed entries, Apr 13) Tickets day of event: $15 members; $20.00 nonmembers. multimedia theater for films, lectures, live music, & digital Park entrance fee waived for concert after 5:00 pm arrival. Apr 4, 10:30 am—Family story time connects art • Apr 30, 5:30 to 7:30 pm—Welcome Reception and art performances. Visit www.southfloridamuseum.org/ Awards Presentation For more info, call 361-6511 or 316-8139. with early literacy, ages 4 thru 7. Limited to 20 children ThePlanetarium for shows & times. (accompanied by an adult). Registration required. 359-5700, 1st Sat of most months, till 8:00 pm (half price after LECTURES AND CLASSES Myakka River State Park, located 9 miles east of I-75 at ext 2700. 3:00 pm)—FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM. New Register, http://www.selby.org. 13208 State Road 72 in Sarasota, is open 365 days a year from 8:00 am until sundown. $6.00 per vehicle (limit SPECIAL EXHIBITS way to explore with something new to see & do—family- Apr 1, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm—POTTING & MOUNTING friendly film, live performance, scavenger hunt, & hands-on ORCHIDS. Give your treasured plants a new lease. Bring an of 2-8 people per car); $4.00 per single occupant vehicle. Ongoing—20th Century Abstract Art from the Ringling activities. Includes Lives Start Talk &/or Space Show in Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in Collection. Abstract works by artists Vassily Kandinsky, orchid to repot for an additional fee; $10 average potting fee, planatarium & Rock Hall of Fame from 8:15 to 9:00 pm. depending on size of plant.. Instructor Angel Lara. Members vehicles with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass Arthur Dove, Franz Kline, Jules Olitski, Louise Nevelson, None in Feb. $2.00 per person. Campsites available. Email Biology@ Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, Richard Serra, & others. $35; nonmembers $45. Fri, 6:00 pm—FILM FRIDAYS, most Fridays year-round Apr 2, noon to 1:00 pm—Pura Vida Display House Walk MyakkaRiver.org or call 361-6511. Thru May 17—Re:Purposed. Explores several of the in the Bishop Planetarium Theater, showcasing films & more recognizable trends among artists who consistently ‘n Talk through Selby’s Tropical Conservatory with Selby OLD MAIN STREET BRADENTON documentaries focused on varied cultural, social, & scientific staff. Limited to 20. RSVP [email protected] or call 366-5731, “repurpose” garbage or detritus in their work. topics. $3 members; $5 general admission. The Planetarium Every 3rd Thu each month, 6:00 to 10:00 pm—MAIN Thru Jun 1—“Evolution of Commercial Printing.” ext. 273. is located at 201 10th St W in Bradenton. For more Apr 6, 13, 20 & 27, 9:00 to 10:00 am—YOGA IN THE STREET LIVE for libations, food, & live music benefits a Changing nature of commercial print thru circus posters, information & to RSVP, call 746-4131, ext. 27. different non-profit organization each month. Call 744-2589. wood block to modern offset lithography process. Circus GARDENS IV. Beginners to advanced students. Emphasis • No films in April. on alignment, relaxation, & breathing techniques. Instructor FARMERS’ MARKET. Sat thru May, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Museum. 4th Wed every month, 7:00 pm—STELLIFEROUS LIVE, Located on 12th St W., between 3rd Ave W. & Manatee Apr 3 thru Jun 28—Fan-tastic! Ringling’s collection of Nancy Zampella. Members $60; nonmembers $80. Bishop Planetarium. Look at & discuss the night skies. View Apr 7, 14 & 21, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm—INTERMEDIATE Ave W. Visit www.BradentonFarmersMarket.com or call more than 250 fans, some of which are exhibited in these schedule at www.southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/ 840-0017. two galleries reflecting the heritage of fans from many parts WATERCOLOR IV. Three-class workshop with focus on PresentationSchedule.aspx. demonstrations & variety of watercolor techniques. Materials 2nd Sat, Chef at the Market. of the world. Open Tue thru Sat, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm & 3rd Sat, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—MAINLY ART, every third Apr 17 thru Sep 13—Trenton Doyle Hancock, EMIT: list available. Instructor Carolyn Merenda. Members $85; Sun from noon to 5:00 pm; closed Mondays & first Sat in nonmembers $105. Sat. Returns in the fall & runs through May, featuring arts & What the Bringback Brought. Best known for his extended November, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & New Year’s crafts by local artists & artisans, live music, & more. series of visual work that develops the intricate personal Apr 8, noon to 1:00 pm—What Can Flowers Tell Us? Day. Located at 201 10th Street W in Bradenton. General Instructor: Sofia Aumond Kuhn PhD. Candidate.. 4th Sat, Foodie at the Market. mythology of the Mounds and the Vegans, two diametrically admission to all films, $5; members $3. opposed universal forces that play out the archetypal battle Apr 9, 16 & 23, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm—ADVANCED SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS between good and evil. WATERCOLOR IV. Experienced painters. Refine Attractions/Events techniques using instructor-provided reference or work Apr 3, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (rain or shine)—Jungle ART AFTER 5 on subjects of individual choice. Class critiques. Instructor Trails and Bunny Tails. Adults, $15.99; kids 4 to 16 $10.99; kids 3 & under, free. Continuous Egg Hunt (bring Every Thu, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—ART AFTER 5. Museum of BRADENTON RIVERWALK PARK ON Carolyn Merenda. Members $85; nonmembers $105. THE MANATEE RIVER Register online. your own basket),candy, petting zoo, and more included in Art & Circus Museum after hours; permanent collection & price of admission. Face painting, pony rides and pictures special exhibition galleries; cocktails on the loggia. Cash bar Apr 5, 6:00 to 7:30 am—Easter Sunrise Service. Apr 11, 10:00 to 5:00 pm—DRAWING BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS.Learn a little botanical history and work with the Easter Bunny available for purchase. Bring in 2 or & seating available. Family event. After hours discounted Traditional observance with Conquistadors in full dress more canned non-perishable food items to help feed our admission—Adults $10; children age 6 to 17, $5; 5 & under, uniforms. with a live plant to record your discovery. No experience necessary.Lessons and drawing tips for beginners; helpful Animal Hurricane Relief Fund and receive a 50 % off Kids’ free. Members, no charge. View schedule at www.ringling. admission. org. Riverwalk, located in downtown Bradenton on the Manatee advice for advanced students. Interested students may Apr 2, 8:00 to 11:00 pm—RINGLING UNDERGROUND. River, is an outdoor gathering place, designed to provide pursue a Certificate in Botanical Art. Instructor: Olivia Sarasota Jungle Gardens is located at 3701 Bay Shore Eclectic mix of local & regional live music in the courtyard. space for diverse events & activities. For more information Braida. Members $95; nonmembers $120. $20 materials Road in Sarasota. Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed Selected galleries open till 11:00 pm. about the new Bradenton Riverwalk Park, visit www. fee. Thanksgiving & Christmas. Annual Passes available. Call Apr 9, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm—GALLERY WALK & TALK: realizebradenton.com & select Riverwalk from the menu. Apr 11 & May 9, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm—Rainforest 355-1112 or visit www.sarasotajunglegardens.com. Garden Adventures, a family event with kids on special Re:Purposed, an examination of the exhibit. BRADENTON MARAUDERS HOME [HISTORIC] SPANISH POINT Apr 9, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—COURTYARD SWING. Fun & GAMES at McKECHNIE FIELD Saturdays; rock wall, live music with Sidiki Conde & Ibrahima dancing in the Courtyard with music by Diva De Musica. (Apr 11) and Michael Miller (May 9), balloon art, and special Every Thu & Fri, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm—Boat Rides on Included in Art After 5 admission. Food/beverage for 2015 SEASON kid’s menu at the Selby House Cafe. Little Sarasota Bay aboard the Magic motor launch. Call purchase. Apr 11, 6:30 pm, & Apr 12, 1:00 pm—vs. St. Lucie Mets Apr 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17, noon to 5:00 pm—BEAUTIFUL 966-5214, ext. 260 or sign up at Visitors Center to reserve Apr 16, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—RINGLING BY THE BAY. Music Apr 17 & 18, 6:30 pm, & Apr 19, 1:00 pm—vs. Juniper BOTANICALS 5-DAYS. Learn pencil and watercolor spot. $10/person plus general admission. & dancing with The Venturas. Hammerheads techniques in style of the French Court and the importance Third Sat of The Month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm—PUPS AT Apr 30, 6:00 pm—GALLERY WALK & TALK: Fan-tastic, Apr 20, 21 & 22, 6:30 pm—vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs of gesture, contour, and key element warm-up exercises and THE POINT. Rules apply. an examination of the exhibit. Apr 30 & May 1, 6:30 pm—vs. St. Lucie Mets explore five elements of geometric form. Instructor: Olivia Apr 1—A Fair Legacy: Luncheon in the White City. Braida. Members $480; nonmembers $495. $30 materials. Experience the ambiance of 1893 Chicago. BAYFRONT GARDEN TOURS To view game calendar in season, visit, www. Apr 16, noon to 1:00 pm—A Botanical Adventure in Apr 24 & 25—2015 InShore SLAM Fishing Tournament. Every Fri & Sat, 10:30 am to noon—Walking tour of the bradentonmarauders.com & select Schedule from menu Belize. Bruce Holst guides a visionary trip to an unusual, Cash prizes. Register online. Bayfront Gardens. Members $10; nonmembers $20. to view calendar. Click in-town games. McKechnee Field is remote cenote (sinkhole) in an area rich with presence of the located at 1611 9th Street West in Bradenton.. Historic Spanish Point is a 30-acre historical, archaeological, FAMILY FRIENDLY ancient Maya. & environmental museum overlooking Little Sarasota Bay at CROWLEY MUSEUM AND NATURE Apr 17, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm—USING YOUR DIGITAL 337 N. Tamiami Trail in Osprey, Florida. Mon thru Sat, 9:00 Apr 4, 11, 8 & 25, 1:00 to 5:00 pm—Family Workshops. CENTER Camera. Review digital camera and explore the scenic and Sat drop-in program featuring self-guided art projects for am to 5:00 pm; Sun noon to 5:00 pm. Amission applies. Call floral potpourri in the Gardens. Students’ images will be 966-5214 or visit historicspanishpoint.org. kids 4 to 10 accompanied by adult. Stop by the Welcome Sat, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—OLD MYAKKA FARMER’S downloaded and mailed back to them on a CD with helpful Center in the Visitors’ Pavilion; admission not necessary. MARKET at Crowley, 16 405 Myakka Road. Sarasota. tips in improving photo technique. Bring your camera fully VILLAGE OF THE ARTS Adults without children welcome! CROWLEY FOLK SCHOOL—Survival skills, self- charged. Instructor Bob Fink. Members: $35; nonmembers First Fri of the every month) 4:00 to 6:00 pm—ART Kids Quests, 1:00 pm. 30-minute sessions facilitated by sustainability, how to grow plants, how to raise animals, $50. Materials fee $2. a museum educator, featuring conversations and a game traditional crafting, & more. Classes on weekends & Wed WALK. Village galleries, shops, & restaurants open with Apr 21, 22 & 23, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm—ZEN food, refreshments, live music, & work by local artists. surrounding one or two featured objects in The Ringling’s evenings; some offered at Florida House Learning Center at WATERCOLOR 1-DAY WORKSHOP. Materials list collection. Meet at Visitor Pavilion. $2/child. 4454 Beneva Rd in Sarasota. Register online. Continues on Sat & Sun, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. In Bradenton available. Instructor Deborah Ross. Members $50; between US 41 (14th Street) & 9th Street West, & 17th • Apr 11—Slow Art Day! Apr 4, 7:15 pm, & May 3, 6:00 pm—Full Moon Walk. nonmembers $60. • Apr 18—Celebrating Circus Posters Located at 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota. Jan through LITTLE SPROUTS CLUB AROUND THE TOWN includes events JOSEPH’S COAT SKYSPACE AT SUNSET Apr—Thu thru Sun, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission (adults $10; children $2) benefit CMNC. Visit www.crowleyfl.org. Apr 7, 8 & 11, 10:30 am to 11:30 am—Hands-on of non-profit organizations only. The Thu & Fri evenings, 30 minutes after sunset— exploration; story-time, nature themed arts & crafts, & snack. JOSEPH’S COAT. LED lights change the color of the DE SOTO NATIONAL MEMORIAL Meet under the banyan trees, rain or shine. Feb 7 at 11:00 Meadoword accepts submissions based space. Bring Yoga mat; outdoor dress. Reservations Thru Apr 17, top of the hour, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm am. Ages 5 & under. No reservations required. Free with on appropriateness to the publication and recommended. Members free; nonmembers $5. Call 358- admission or membership. 3180 or purchase online. daily—CAMP UZITA LIVING HISTORY, a unique look into reserves the right to edit or refuse submis- Spanish & American Indian life in the 16th Century. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is located at 900 South Palm QUARTERLY LECTURES Apr 18, 10:00 am and 1:00 pm—De Soto Landing. Ave in Sarasota. For more information about current classes sions. For information, call 377-2300 or None. Reenactment of Conquistador Hernando De Sotos’s landing or to register, visit the Calendar page at http://www.selby.org email [email protected]. and claims to Florida. Talks and demonstrations all day. or call 366-5731, extension 239. The Meadoword • April 2015 35 AROUND THE TOWN • April 2015 Avenue West & 9th Ave. W. Apr 11, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm—Arts Brunch & Fashion Thru Aug 29, 7:30 pm—Out of Bounds Match Up. THE (SARASOTA) PLAYERS Borenstine tells the story of how Eddie Jacobson, her father, Show with art exhibit, music, silent auction, door prizes, and Thru Aug 29—Life’s a Beach. Lampoons the happenings BROADWAY SEASON 2015 influenced President Truman to recognize the State of Israel more. Outside deck of Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th St. W., & nightlife of our fair city. in “My Father Eddie Jacobson, Harry Truman, and the $35. RSVP 302-1069. Apr 4 thru Aug 20—Kids Comedy Lab. Thru Apr 4—Catch Me if You Can. Award-winning musical Creation of the State of Israel.” based on the true-life story of con man Frank Abignate, Jr. Located in Bradenton between US 41 (14th Street) & 9th MIXED NUTS WEDNESDAYS Apr 22 thru May 3—You Should Be So Lucky. A delightful CHJ, a secular lay congregation, celebrates Jewish heritage Street West,Performing & 17th Avenue West & 9th AvenueArts West. Thru May 30, 7:30 pm—Mixed Nuts Wednesdays in Cinderella Story reminiscent of the classic screwball & identifies with & values the history, culture, & future of Bowne’s Lab Theatre. Students perform for a live audience. comedies of the 1930s Jewish people. Mixed-faith community welcome. Meets at Unity, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota. Services & programs ARTIST SERIES CONCERTS 1st Wed, “Spoken Word”; 2nd Wed, “ Laugh. Out. Loud”; 3rd DRAG QUEEN BINGO BONANZA Wed, “Acting Up”; & 4th Wed, “Laugh. Out. Loud.” Tickets, open to public. Call 929-7771 or visit www.chj-Sarasota.org. $10 cover charge. Under 18 not recommended. LUNCH, LOOK & LISTEN $5. Call box office at 366-9000. CONGREGATION KOL HANESHAMA No events in Apr May 1 thru 2Poetry—Life Weekend. Learn, love, and live Apr 10 (Drag Queen Bingo), Apr 17 (Pageant) & 24 (Drag poetry. Queen Bingo) Apr 4, 6:00 pm—Second Night Seder CLASSICAL THE PLAYERS FOLLIES Apr 10, 6:00 pm—Kabbalat Shabbat Apr 10, 7:30 pm­—Dover Quartet. HAYDN | Quartet in Located at 1241 N. Palm Avenue in Sarasota. For more Apr 18, 10:00 am—Shabbat Services G Major, Op. 76, No. 1; SHOSTAKOVICH | Quartet No. information or tickets, call the Box Office at 366-9000 or visit $10 cover charge. . Apr 19, 4:00 pm—Meditation 7; DVORAK | Quartet in C Major, Op. 61. At B. Friedman http://www.Floridastudiotheatre.org. Apr 11 & 12, 2:00 & 7:30 pm—Big Band Blowout of the 30s & 40s Kol HaNeshama, 3145 Southgate Circle in Sarasota, is Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA affiliated with the Reconstructionist Movement, which stems Apr 18 & 19, 7:30 pm­—Bion Tsang, cello and Adam The Players, located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail between 10th JAZZ AT TWO from traditional orientation with a positive value on innovation Neiman, piano. FAURE | Elegie, Op. 24; BEETHOVEN | Street & Boulevard of the Arts. Call Box Office at 365-2494 & change. Call 244-2042 or email [email protected]. Sonata in A Major, Op. 69; RACHMANINOFF | Sonata in Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd in Sarasota. or visit www.theplayers.org/Broadway.html. G minor, Op. 19; PONCE/HEIFETZ/TSANG | Estrellita. $5 Jazz Club members; $15 nonmembers. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS Historic Asolo Theater. Apr 10—Al Hixon Sun thru Fri, 8:00 am—DAILY MINYAN POP Apr 17—Betty Comora 2014-2015 SEASON Fri, 6:30 pm—NIGHT SERVICES, 6:30 pm Mar 27—Joe Bruno & the Hotdogs Apr 1, 8:00 pm, & Apr 2, 2:00 & 8:00 pm—Flashdance. Sat, 9:00 pm—MORNING SERVICES May 2, 7:30 pm, & May 3, 2:00 pm­—Brandon Ridenour, Apr 3, 8:00 pm—The Temptations and The Four Tops. trumpet, Mara Bonde, soprano, Rich Ridenour, piano. JOYS OF JAZZ Sat, 10:30 am—SHABBAT SHABOOM CHILDREN’S Apr 12, 2:00 pm—Centennial Park in Venice. Entertainment Apr 4, 8:00 pm—Memphis. SERV From “Variations on Chopsticks” to the familiar classics by Apr 7, 8:00 pm—St Petersburg L’Hermitage Theater Mon weekly, 1:30 pm—YIDDISH GROUP Ravel, Prokofieff, Rachmaninoff, and Chopin to music and TBA. Free concert. Apr 10—Al Hixon Russian Ballet. Tuesdays, 9:15 am—Cup of Joe and Five Books of Moe songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Historic Asolo Theater Apr 9, 8:00 pm—Boz Scaggs trademark sound combines discussion group SOIREE SERIES Located at 330 South Pineapple Ave, Suite 111 in Sarasota, rock, jazz, R&B and blues. Thu weekly, 10:30 am—CHUG IVRI (advanced Hebrew 366-1552. For tickets or information, call 366-1552 or visit Apr 12, 7:00 pm—Johnny Mathis. reading). Apr 26, 2:00 pm, & 27, 7:30 pm—Jennifer Kim, classical the group’s website at www.jazzclubsarasota.com. guitar. BACH | Chaconne (from the Partita No. 2 for solo Apr 16, 8:00 pm—Diana Krall Wallflower World Tour. Apr 17, 8:00 pm—Chris Botti jazz instrumentalist. For information or to RSVP events that follow, call the office, violin, in D minor) BWV1004; WALTON | Movements No. MANATEE PLAYERS 941-955-8121, or email [email protected]. 1 and No. 3 from Five Bagatelles; RODRIGO | Junto al Apr 18, 8:00 pm—Robert Irvine LIVE! High energy, multimedia, multi-sensory theatrical experience more than Apr 4, 7:00 pm—ANNUAL PASSOVER SEDER. Second Generalife; LLOBET | Variations on a theme of Sor, Op. 15. 2014-2015 SEASON Fischer/Weisenborne Residence. just a cooking demo. night of Passover. Services followed by traditional Seder For more information, visit Manatee Players Website. Apr 22, 8:00 pm—Roberta FlacK Meal. $60 members; $32 member children under 10; $90 For information about & tickets to these events, call Apr 9 & 15, 7:30 pm; Apr 10, 11, 8:00 pm; Apr 12, 2:00 Apr 23, 8:00 pm—Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles. nonmembers; $45 nonmember children under 10. 360-7399 or visit http://artistsseries.org. Artist Series pm—Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Apr 24, 7:30 pm—Celtic Woman. Apr 26, 9:00 am—LEARNING WITH RABBI WERBOW. Concerts of Sarasota, a non-profit corporation presents Apr 30, 7:30 pm—Spamalot. Apr 26, 7:00 pm—Kathy Griffin. “Traveling to Sinai: What Can I Expect and What is Expected major national & international concerts, opera, orchestral, The Manatee Performing Arts Center is located at 502 3rd of Me?” Free, but please preregister. Broadway, & film performances at the restored Historic The Van Wezel box office located at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Ave West in Bradenton. For details & tickets, call the box Sarasota. For more information, call 953-3368 or visit http:// Apr 30, 10:00 am—SISTERHOOD KNITTING AND Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay office, 748-5875, or visit www.manateeplayers.com. CRAFTS. Monthly on Thu. Crochet and/or knit newborn Shore Road in Sarasota. www.vanwezel.org. For information, call 366-0007 or visit http://www.bestfood.com. hats. Bring your needles, hooks, and acrylic worsted weight MUSICA SACRA CANTORUM yarn. Pizza available, $5. Contact Molly Ballow at 377-1340 ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE WEST COAST BLACK or [email protected] for more information and to 2014-2015 REPERTORY SEASON 2015 SEASON THEATRE TROUPE RSVP. Tickets available online at www.asolo.org. Apr 13, 7:00 pm—Deux Requiems: The Sleeping Apr 15 thru May 17—Spunk. Award-winning, Off- Temple Beth Sholom is located at 1050 S. Tuttle Ave in Thru Apr 9—All The Way. Action-packed, electrifying Children Broadway show about three tales of love, revenge, and Sarasota (northwest corner of Bahia Vista & S. Tuttle Ave. portrayal of one of the most tumultuous times in our redemption. These “tales of survival told in the key of the Call, 955-8121 or visit www.templebethsholomfl.org. country’s history; all the way with LBJ, Martin Luther King, Musica Sacra Cantorum is one organization of two choral blues” with usic and dance, humor and intensity that breathe Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, Hubert Humphrey, and more. Mertz ensembles. “This is Voices,” professionals dedicated to new life into writer Nora Neale Hurston’s short stories from TEMPLE EMANU-EL Theatre. the highest levels of musical artistry join talented, qualified the Harlem Renaissance.The Westcoast Black Theatre SHABBAT WORSHIP, every Fri, 7:30 pm—except First Fri, Thru Apr 10—Ah, Wilderness! Family life and all its foibles volunteers to comprise Musica Sacra Cantorum Chorus.. Troupe of Florida, Inc. (WBTT) is the only professional black 7:00 am, FAMILY SHABBAT. Dessert onegs follow. were never so beautifully portrayed as in Eigene O’Neill’s MUNCHTIME MUSICALES theatre company on Florida’s west coast & one of two in the First Sat, 10:30 am, MORNING SERVICE. coming-of-age love letter to a simpler time in America. Mertz state. 1646 10th Way; Box Office, 1343 Main St, Ste 300B in Thu mornings every month, 10:00 am—BIBLE STUDY. Theatre. Sarasota. Call 366-1505. Dr. Ruth Simons leads adult learners. Open to the Jewish Thru Apr 11—The Matchmaker, comedy that inspired the 2014-2015 Season community. Call Dr. Simons at 922-8659. Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly! Mertz Theatre. (sponsored by Sarasota Concert Accociation) Community Apr 1, Noon—LUNCH WITH THE RABBI Brenner Thru Apr 12—Both Your Houses. Comic about an Apr 8—State College of Florida Chamber Choir Glickman. Bring a brown bag & news topic. All welcome! idealistic young congressman determined to expose Free concerts noon-time concerts with performances by DESIGNING WOMEN Apr, 6:00 pm—PASSOVER SEDER. Celebrate our Exodus corruption of a divided Congress & lawmakers. Mertz high-caliber, area-based vocalists & instrumental performers BOUTIQUE from Egypt with festive, meaningful, Passover dinner. Rabbi Theatre. in a wide variety of musical genres. Beatrice Friedman First Wednesday every month, 5:30 pm—at the boutique. Brenner Glickman conducts the Seder using Sarasota Thru April 19—Our Betters by Somerset Maugham. Rich Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Open Haggadah. Michael’s on East cators. For more information American women seek financially strapped British men with Guests welcome. Call the DWB Event Line 544-7612. seating, no reservations. Bring your lunch. Call 351-7467 or Apr 8, 11:30 am—FOUNDERS LUNCHEON. Coordinated and pricing, call 371-2788. titles… a witty look at Europe’s post set and the Americans visit www.sarasotaconcertassociation.org. Apr 14, 10:00 am—MITZVAH KNITTING AND who crash the party. by Karin Gustafson and cohosted by Jean Weidner Goldstein, Diane Roskamp, and Margaret Wise at the CROCHETING GROUP. Bring pattern, needles and/or Apr 19, 7:00 pm—Unplugged. Three brand new plays in SARASOTA BALLET crochet hook. Yarn provided. Make items for needy families progress with staged readings as they are heard for the first Francis Ballroom, 1289 N. Palm Ave in Sarasota. THE 2014-2015 SEASON Apr 30, 11:30 am—AMBASSADORS’ GUILD SALON in area & Israel. Email [email protected]. time. Intimate conversation with the playwright and creators May 1, 7:30 pm, & May 2, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm—The Apr 21 & 28, 10:30 am—PONDERING THE DIFFICULT follows afterwards. SERIES: “Songs of Purpose, Passion and Pleasure’” Ballets Russes: A Tribute to Nijinsky. Sarasota Opera with speaker Sheri Nadelman, professional songwriter and QUESTIONS.Rabbi Richard Klein explores questions like Mar 31 thru Apr 26—Sotto Voce. A German-born novelist House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave, Sarasota. a minyan on the Internet? Boycotts in the name of social loses the love of her life in WWII when he flees Germany on lead singer of the soulRcoaster Band. Deli lunch. Check DWB for event schedules and topics. Designing Women justice? Can we eat corn and rice on Pesach? And more. a ship carrying 937 Jewish refugees to North America, only The Sarasota Ballet is the Gulf Coast of Florida’s first & only Information or reservations, email Beth Ann Salzman at to be turned away by Cuba & the US, forcing many back to professional ballet company. For more information, visit Boutique. $20 (prepayment required) includes lecture and lunch; purchase online.. [email protected]. Eurpoe to perish in Nazi Concentration Camps. The novelist www.sarasotaballet.org. Apr 22, 7:30 pm—ABOVE AND BEYOND. Would you is contacted by a Jewish-Cuban writer to research the SARASOTA CONCERT ASSOCIATION Designing Women Boutique, a 501(c)(3) charitable risk everything—your future, your citizenship, even your voyge. The Historic Asolo. organization, is located at 1226 N. Tamiami Trail in life—to help a brother in need? In conjunction with Yom 2014-2015 CONSERVATORY SEASON THE 2016 SEASON starts JAN 2016 Sarasota, 366.5293. Visit www.designingwomenboutique. HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut, Temple Emanu-el will org. Apr 7 thru 28—The Cherry Orchard. Anton Chekhov’s Lineup (subject to change) includes Orpheus Chamber show a documentary film by Nancy Spielberg tells the story brilliant portrait of a society poised on the verge of the 20th Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Miro String Quartet, Olga SAHIB SHRINERS of a group of Jewish American pilots in 1948 who answered century. Cook Theater. Kern, and Russian National Orchestra a call for help. In secret and at great personal risk, they BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY DINNER smuggled planes out of the U.S., trained behind the Iron The FSU/Asolo Conservatory Theatre is located at 5555 The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA) is a not-for-profit, DANCE—Second Tue monthly (except Jul). Curtain, and flew for Israel in its War of Independence. , N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, 351-9010. Actor Training is self-supporting organization. Admission reasonably priced. Social, 6:00 pm; dinner, 7:00 pm; dancing. $17.50/person. Information or reservations, call 379-1997. a three-year Masters of Fine Arts graduate program. For For more information, visit www.scasarasota.org. Call 366-4449. Public welcome! Temple Emanu-El is located at 151 McIntosh Road, south of specific dates & times, visit www.asolo.org. SARASOTA OPERA Sahib Bingo—Tue, rain or shine. 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Doors open at 9:00 am. Public welcome! Fruitville. Call 377-8074 or visit www.sarasotatemple.org. FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE 2014-2015 OPERA SEASON BAR BINGO—Every Mon, 7:00-9:00 pm. Tacos & hotdogs TEMPLE SINAI WINTER MAINSTAGE Apr 19, 3:00 pm—Hear & Now Concerts with Ariel available. Public welcome! Quartet. First Sun every month, 8:00 am-1:00 pm—ALL-YOU- Fri, 6:00 pm—FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES. Welcome Thru Apr 4—Fly. Four African-American military pioneers reception 5:15 pm. of WWI pave the way for desegregation of the military. A The Sarasota Opera is located at 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST. $5.00/person; $2.00 ages 3-7, FREE under three. Public welcome! Sat, 10:00 am—SAT MORNING SERVICES, includes true tale of brotherhood, acceptance, & equality. Regional Sarasota. Call 366-8450 for times & tickets or visit www. discussion & learning in the intimate setting of the Chapel. premiere! Gompertz Theatre. sarasotaopera.org. Sahib Shriners, 600 N. Beneva Road in Sarasota. Contact Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, & 25, 12:15 pm—THE MUSICAL Apr 8 thru May 30—Chapatti. Regional premiere of 366-4449, ext. 320, or visit www.sahibshrine.com. SARASOTA ORCHESTRA LITURGY OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE. Lectures, a warm and gentle story about two lonely animl-lovers discussions, & musical examples & prayers gives new in Dublin rediscovering the importance of human Apr 10 & 11, 8:00 pm—On Broarway. Broadway SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC meaning thru lens of history, musical analysis, & personal companionship. Gompertz Theatre. stars Alli Mauzey (from Wicked) and Kyle Dean Massey connection. WINTER CABARET perform selections from some of the best musicals of all time Sarasota Garden Club, a non-profit charitable organization Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 9:30 am—TORAH TALK with Rabbi including Candide, Carousel, Annie Get Your Gun, and Mary located at 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, corner US 41 N., Geoffrey Huntting. Thru Apr 26—American Pie, featuring songs such as “The Poppins. Favorites from other great Broadway shows include bay-side in Sarasota. Open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Mon Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 12:00 pm—THE ORIGINAL BROWN Sounds of Silence,” “Sweet Caroline” & “New York State of A Chorus Line, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jekyll and thru Fri; grounds open every day. Call 955-0875 for BAG with RABBI GEOFF HUNTING. Bring lunch. Casual. Mind.” Goldstein Cabaret. Hyde, and Les Misérables. Van Wezel Performing Arts more information or visit www.sarasotagardenclub.org. Discussion on current events determined by group. Thru Jun 7—Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet & other Apr 15 & 17, 5:30; Apr 16, 7:30 pm; and Apr 18, 8:00 Apr 3, 6:00 pm—PASSOVER SEDER followed by dinner life lessons from Vaudeville. John C. Court Cabaret. pmDowntown Abbey. Britain just before and during WWI catered by Michael’s on East. STAGE III sets the stage for this dramatic concert. The theme from Congregations Apr 17, 6:00 pm—RHYTHEM AND JEWS SHABBAT Thru Apr 4, 7:30 pm—I’m A Stranger Here Myself. Masterpiece Theater’s Downton Abbey highlights a concert SERVICE. Bruno Trio with drums, bass, and synthesizer featuring music from the movies Titanic and War Horse, a CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC accompanys Rabbi Geoff Huntting and Chazzan Cliff Examines the lives of artists like Kurt Weill, Friedrich JUDAISM Hollaender, Lotte Lenya & Marlene Dietrich & of ordinary salute to Charlie Chaplin, and the Pomp and Circumstance Abramson (on guitar). we expect! Holley Hall. Apr 11, 10:30 am—YOM HASHOAH SERVICE. Voices German citizens caught in one of the most intriguing periods Temple Sinai is located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road of the 20th Century—the Weimar Era. Keating Theatre. Apr 23, 5:30 pm—Violin featuring Daniel Jordan, of the Humanaires: Professor Emerita of Sociology at Bard concertmaster, performing works by DAHL, DOHNÁNYI, College Suzanne Vromen speaks on “Debunking the Myth off Proctor, between Beneva & Swift Roads. 924-1802, or IMPROV and MOZART. Holley Hall. of Jewish Passivity during the Holocaust.” visit templesinai-sarasota.org. Full menu & bar available. Browne’s Lab Theatre. Doors Visit www sarasotaorchestra.org. Call 953-3434 or Apr 24, 7:30 pm—ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY open one hour before show. 866-508-0611 for tickets & details. SERVICE and the Voices of the Humanaires. Elinor 36 The Meadoword • April 2015

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Classified ads for The Meadoword cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. Classified copy must be submitted with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, ads are due the the previous business day. Deadlines are also moved up to accommodate for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and February. FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT WILLOW LINKS 2BR/2BA, 1st floor WINSLOW BEACON TO RENT: MORNINGSIDE VILLA: 1B/1B end unit with screened glassed lanai 2BR/2BA, 2nd floor, excellent and available Oct 2015-Jan 2016. and golf course view. No carpets. tastefully furnished and decorated, Furnished, pool, view of 18th hole. Internet and phone included. No many upgrades, 2 TVs, cable/ Internet, Washer, dryer, cable, internet. 262- 497-9579 or [email protected]. smoking. No pets. Monthly renting lanai on pool with blinds and fan. available from April 2015. 418-683- Freshly painted, very clean. Monthly BUNKER OAKS: 1 Bungalow available 0153 [email protected] or Seasonal. By owner. Email Achim_ for monthly rental. This small unit [email protected] has been painted and refreshed for WILLOW GREEN: Beautifully new renters. We face The Meadows renovated, newly furnished, and HEATHERWOOD LN at The Country Club golf course, so the view tastefully decorated 2BR/2BA. 1st Meadows. Perfect get away villa. is beautiful. Please email rgruneisen@ floor, lake and golf course view. 2 Flat 2BR/2BA with garage. Golf course aol.com with any inquiries. screen TV’s, cable/wireless internet/ view. Comfortably furnished and bright. FOR RENT: 2B/2B Condo in telephone. Screened lanai. Pool, Washer/dryer. Cable and internet. Heronmere II. Recent complete Nonsmoker only. Very small dog okay. covered parking (no Smokers/ No renovation, hardwood, travertine, Available from May 1, 2015 through Pets). 3 month minimum. Call 716-706- second floor. Beautiful lake/golf course September 2015. Call 516-448-6190 or view. Seasonal $2500/mo. or Annual 8885 or [email protected]. 516-660-9606. $1700/mo. Call Cort 941-587-5588. 38 The Meadoword • April 2015

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Classified ads for The Meadoword cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. Classified copy must be submitted with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, ads are due the the previous business day. Deadlines are also moved up to accommodate for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and February. FOR RENT HOMES FOR SALE SERVICES SERVICES 2BR/2BA CONDO in Willow Links PRICED AT $199,900. Meadows 3/3 HESS HOME SERVICES will take GONE FOR THE SUMMER? Do you rental available January-April. Ground condo has serene golf and water care of all your home improvement and need a house sitter, someone to watch floor end unit. 516-385-4646. views, new carpet, ceramic tiles, repair needs. With over 35 years of your property, or stay in your home new kitchen cabinets with granite experience there is no job to small. We till next season? I live here in The FOR RENT: Furnished lovely 2BR/2BA countertops, private sun deck, balcony are licensed and insured. Estimates Meadows and a Sarasota resident for condo, end-unit. Golf course view. overlooking pool, in unit washer/dryer, are always free. Give us a call at 16years. Contact Chuck@ Yearly, Bi-Monthy 2015-2016. Non- 1 car carport with storage. Small pet 941-306-6026 or 941-809-7734. 941-586-9512. Smoking. By owner 941-320-0502. ok. Miles of nature trails and walking SHINEY CLEAN: Dependable, AUTO DETAILING WE COME TO NEWLY REDECORATED MEADOWS distance to Meadows Shopping. Close excellent Meadows references. YOU! Car wash and wax $50.00. VILLA: 2BEDROOM/2BATHS. Fully to University Town Center, Ed Smith 15years experience. Senior Discounts. To schedule an appointment call furnished annual lease. Call Stadium, downtown Sarasota and the Please call Sunshine 941-345-6768. 941-371-0780 or visit us at www. 941-227-2778. beaches. Call Lisa for viewing 941- sarasotaautodetailing.com 313-1959 Sarasota Real Estate Group. PRIVATE HOME CARE: CNA certified, JEFFERSON PINES: Perfect get WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING: good references. 24 years experience. away villa. 2BR/2BA, washer/dryer. Nick, from Nick’s Block 5 is a local Available 4 hours to 12 hours, AM or Very near downtown and al amenities: SERVICES teacher. He and his staff specialize PM. Call 388-7162. restaurants, cafes, art galleries, ERRANDS ON THE RUN: in Residential Window Cleaning and marina jack, theatres, opera house, appointments, shopping, etc. CARGIVER/COMPANION/ Pressure Cleaning Services. New beaches and much more. Comfortably Excellent references. 360-0729 PET SITTING available anytime, service…Low Pressure Roof Cleaning. honest, dependable, many years of Call for your free estimate today! furnished and bright. Cable/internet CLEANING BY JENNIFER: Honest, experience, Sarasota resident for 941-538-8072. included. Non-Smoker only. Very small reliable service with references in The 23 years plus. Amish background. dog is ok. Minimum lease: six months. Meadows. 822-5733 GARDENS BY ALLISON: 2014 516-448-6190, 516-6660-9606. References available. Have own MEADOWS BEST KEPT AWARD PET CARE: Giving lots of love and transportation. I also do pet sitting in WINNER! GARDEN MAKE-OVERS WINSLOW BEACON 1BR/1BA. Quite attention to your furry one while you’re your home. Call Ruth 941-893-9876 for AND CLEAN-UP! Do you need an first floor end unit. Fully furnished, away. Daily visits to your home or more details and to set up a schedule. extra set of hands? Let us help with washer/dryer, cable, Wi-Fi. Available overnight in my home, dog walks, your garden make-over, garden clean- VICTORIA’S GARDEN & monthly or seasonal. Call 941-266- vet visits, pet/personal errands. Also up and maintenance, courtyards, COURTYARD LANDSCAPING: 5361 or [email protected]. providing transportation to doctor, patio, lanai, pots? No job is too Design, installation, and maintenance. grocery store, groomer, pick up small. Call 941-400-0431.email: WEYBRIDGE: All rental options Time for a garden clean up? With 16 after medical procedures and other [email protected], website: www. available. 2BR/2BA golf/water views. years of on-site Meadows experience, miscellaneous needs. Great rates! gardensbyallison.com Updated and tasteful second floor. I can offer a conservative personal Cable, internet, phone available. Pets Bonded & Insured. Debbie 284-5088. touch and a variety of services to meet ARNIE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE: negotiable. 413-222-4857 TAX PREPARATION BY CPA. your needs. Neighborhood references Certified Home Inspector, all phases of FOR RENT: WILLOW LINKS 2BR/2BA Meadows resident. Will make house are available. I look forward to meeting home repairs, wholesale distributor of walk-in bathtubs, and no job too small. furnished. 2nd floor end unit next to calls. 941-379-6400. you! Victoria (941) 350-2566 Call me first 941-993-4023, licensed pool. Non-Smoker/No Pets. Long term DO YOU HAVE boxes of photos SENIOR CONCIERGE MOVERS: and insured. preferred. Call 941-753-6392. and memorabilia languishing on Experienced designer. Upsizing or ARNIE’S SCREENING SERVICE: closet shelves? LET ME HELP you downsizing. Complete design and BUNKER OAKS, one bed/one bath Rescreening all types of enclosures. moving services from beginning furnished bungalow, annual rental get it sorted and into albums and/or Pool cages, patios, lanais, windows to end. Floor plans, packing and $850 a month not including utilities. scrapbooks to enjoy for years to come. and doors. Using only quality Very comfortable and clean, beautiful Call Amy Zeusler 941-364-8071. Let’s unpacking, professional moving materials. No job too large or small. golf course view from patio. Inquiries get started today! company, window treatments, For free estimate call 941-993-4023. can email [email protected] for upholstering and more. Multiple design FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR pictures. sources, reasonable pricing. We do it HOUSECLEANING PLUS COMPUTER, IPAD, Kindle, or all for you! Call Gary: 941-822-0344. STEAMCLEAN FLOORS: affordable TWO RENTALS AVAILABLE: Smartphone? Call Dave--The Patient cleaning most 2BR/2BA basic cleaning VILLAGE LAKE: 2nd Floor 2BR/2BA Trainer-- for in-home help with any of DANIEL LENZ LANDSCAPING: Not $70.00 plus steam clean floors with Turnkey Furnished. Available Monthly. your devices. Training, troubleshooting, only specializing in landscape design, every visit. For reliable, professional Overlooks Pond, Screened Lanai. even help shopping for the right full maintenance, one time cleanups service call Carla 941-894-9262. SHEFFIELD GREENE: 2BR/2BA with product. Call 941-404-5585 for help and hand pruning. Mulching, rock, yearly cleanups, untouchable quality JONES HANDYMAN SERVICES garage, turnkey furnished. Available from The Patient Trainer. HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING: for the best price. Licensed and monthly, overlooks pool with 2 lanais. Drywall, painting, tile, screening, HOME SWEET HOME CLEANING: insured. 20 years’ experience. Free 716-913-2790. ceiling fans, minor plumbing, fencing, Sparkling Clean Service - You’ll love to Estimate. 941-376-1920. WILLOW LINKS: 1st floor, 2BR/2BA come home! References upon request. power washing & more. For all condo, w/internet turnkey furnished, Please call Jeanne 941-726-4740 CITRUS spraying, fertilizing, pruning general repairs inside & out! Licensed. 2 heated pools, water and golf view & planting. Experienced licensed, 30 Years’ experience. Meadows SEAMSTRESS: Home Décor Items: of 16th hole, walk to restaurants and insured. BACKYARD CITRUS CARE references available. Bill Pillows, cornices, drapes, cushions & shopping. Non-smoker, No pets. 925-1999. 941-724-0952. hems too. Call Sue to discuss 516 - 825 -3127. 378-9321. FOR RENT: WILLOW LINKS DOG SITTING: In my home. Close-by, 2BR/2BA, 1st floor, end unit, turnkey, reasonable. Call Sue to discuss pool, great view, walk to restaurants 378-9321. Classified Ads for the MAY 2015 and shopping. Available monthly, or seasonal. No smoking, W/D. Call NEED HELP Meadows resident and issue of The Meadoword are due 941-371-6117 or 516-652-2536 or President of mcgregor management inc [email protected]. administrative services, a Washington MONDAY, APRIL 13 DC firm until 2012, is available to assist WINSLOW BEACON: 2BR/2BA you: Home and Office organization; For More Information, Call the MCA Office, 377-2300, fully furnished. 1st floor unit in Pay bills and correspondence: Travel very private area, parking 10 steps plans; Personal shopper; All phases of or email [email protected] from door. Quiet lanai overlooking party planning - invitation list to function Ads cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. wooded area. Call 716-609-2108 or oversight; Resume upon request. [email protected]. Submit copy with payment on or before the 13th of the month Hourly fee with minimum. No charge prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, MEADOWS 2BR/2BA First Floor end first hour consultation. Please call and ads are due the previous business day. Deadlines are also unit condo. Beautiful A/C lanai on leave message (941) 444-7955 or (202) moved up to accommodate for Thanksgiving and Christmas golf course. Available seasonally or 257-0266 or email mcgmgtinc@mac. holidays and the short month of February. annually. Please call 941-993-7195 com. The Meadoword • April 2015 39 CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED

Classified ads for The Meadoword cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. Classified copy must be submitted with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, ads are due the the previous business day. Deadlines are also moved up to accommodate for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and February. SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES MOBILE AUTO DETAILING WE IRONING: HOT OFF THE PRESS Pick PAINTING: Interior and Exterior. Low MEADOWS RESIDENT: COME TO YOU! Professionally up/delivery. No more exorbitant dry prices, local references; insured. Call Provides condo cleaning, rental serving and satisfying Meadows cleaner rates. Call 941-350-0296. Walter 524-4477. cleaning package. House sitting, residents for over 12 years. From windows, special pricing. Great KAREN’S CANINE CARE--”Rumor SEAMSTRESS: Experienced washing to detailing, RIDE ON referances.24years experience. Call has it that there is a new place for us seamstress, reasonably priced, DETAIL, INC. is your company. Karen 941-713-2269. to go, right here in The Meadows! Fun, excellent work. Call Lois at 907-0177. Meadows residents receive $50.00 DOES YOUR PET NEED CARE off a Full Detail. To schedule an fun, and more fun.” Cannot wait for our LET ME HELP you have more peace when you’re not there? I’ll provide appointment call 941-371-0780 or visit next GET-A-WAY. Try Karen’s she is of mind. Errands, transportation, loving, reliable care, daily/overnights. us at www.sarasotaautodetailing.com the best! 941-350-0296. organizing, personal assisting and Walks, feeds, vet appts. Etc. Meadows more. You and your loved ones will PAINTER/CLASSIC HANDYMAN: SUNSHINE VENT CLEANING: resident. Experienced. Reasonable enjoy services tailor made to suit Specializing in all phases of interior/ Owned by retired NYPD Police Officer. rates. Check resident’s homes too! your individual needs. Visit me on the exterior painting for your home. Clothes not drying? It’s not the dryer… References. Call Kate 371-6862. web at www.letamyhelp.com or call Handyman for all those “little jobs”. it’s the VENT! Prevent dryer fires, me today to get started. Amy Zeusler COMPLETE IN-HOME CARE: Insured, living in The Meadows. Call extend dryer life. LINT HAPPENS! Call 941-364-8071. Helping your neighbors Errands, homemaking, transportation, Phil 941-400-1071. SUNSHINE DRYER VENT CLEANING @ 941-224-3606. Licensed & insured. in The Meadows since 2009. I look medication supervision, meal prepa- STAY AT HOME HEALTH CARE: Www.LintHappens.com forward to hearing from you! ration. Also, medical staffing available There is no place like home! 24/7. Call 377.4465 for more details or DONNA’S HOUSECLEANING & Registered nurse and full time MAGICAL GENIE House Checking visit or mobile/online website at Elder- HOMEMAKING: 12 years in Meadows. Meadows resident. Medical, non- Service-Honest, Reliable, careSarasota.com. Lisc. #30211372. New openings. 928-1889. medical and respite care provider. Responsible. Meadows resident Bonded and Insured up to 5K. Rest assured with a professional RN to would love to help ensure that your AIRPORT SHUTTLE: TAMPA airport care for your loved one/family member home is cared for while you are away. shuttle $85.00 one-way for 2 people, ITEMS FOR SALE I would be happy to meet with you $25.00 one-way to Sarasota airport, without expensive agency costs. GENERATOR: Briggs & Stratton 5550 to discuss House Checking options. prices may vary by time of day. Call Outstanding references. Available watts. Portable. Never been used [email protected] or Judy’s cell 941-524-5100 or 24/7. Compassionate, dedicated and original cost $800 including all cables. 941-706-4336. 941-896-6844. committed to ensure the highest Asking $300. Call 941-284-0083. quality of care. Canine caregiver too! OHIO OWNER OPERATOR TINA’S CLEANING at your service 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING Call 941-706-1917. PAINTING CONTRACTOR w/35 years’ we do all the rest. Honest, reliable, CONVERTIBLE: 73,000 miles, gold experience. Full time resident and TILE-TILE-TILE: Professional ceramic dependable & always on time. Call for with black top. $3995.00. Call 941- owner in The Meadows. I pay attention & porcelain tile installation and sales. free estimate. 10% discount for first 379-9828. Free estimates, many Meadows time customer. Lots of references at to detail. Interior and Exterior painting. references. Call Neil 726-3077. The Meadows. 316-0576 or 228-6525. Popcorn ceiling and wallpaper FOR SALE: Queen size sleeper removal. Drywall repairs. Insured and sofa. 84”L x 36”W soft grey chenille. Licensed. Michael at 330-827-1636. Excellent condition. $450.00. Call Carole at 941-320-0403. Looking for Something? PROFESSIONAL POKER TABLE FOR SALE: 9 cup holders, chip tray, Find it in the seats nine, dealer spot. Call Anthony Classifieds! 941-237-1066. CLASSIC CLEANING BY COCOA: Meadows resident, 30 years’ WANTED experience, bonded & licensed, WANTED: Used vehicle to run errands references. Please call Cocoa in surrounding Meadows area. 377-2538. MY NAME IS MARY and I would like UNCLUTTER YOUR GUTTERS: to rent a condo in The Meadows in Keep your roof looking new. I can March of 2016 and possibly February do that for you. I have a home in the as well. Willing to negotiate. Call 815- Meadows too. Call Mike 377-2538. 690-5230. TO PURCHASE: Condo/Villa first PLUMBING: Austin Plumbing - Master floor or small house, quiet, no realtors, Plumber with 45 years’ experience. cash. [email protected], Thanks The Meadows Licensed and insured. Backflow Memorial Garden certified. Call Wayne @ 320-3986. with its serene, natural setting… Th e Me a d o w s is the perfect place to memorialize your loved ones. Any Meadows’ resident, past or present, Bo o k Cl u b can have an engraved, granite plaque Ne w Ti t l e s f o r 2014-2015 placed on the Memorial Wall. (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) To find out more about the Garden or to Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 [email protected] order a plaque, contact: Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] Date Title and Author Leader The Meadows Community Association, 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 40 The The Meadoword • April 2015

MeCommunityad Events—All Eventsoword are at the MCA Community Events—All Events are at the MCA Community Center unless noted otherwise Assembly of Property Owners April 15, 2015 • 7:00 pm Sgt. Neil Scully Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Talks about “Security in The Meadows” DELEGATES—SIGN-IN ON ARRIVAL Open to all Meadows residents. Coffee and Cookies provided

Next Blood Drive April 23 • 7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Blood Platelet Drive… April 30 • 9:00 am–1:30 pm MCA Parking Lot

CRAFTS 9:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm April BRIDGE 12:30 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am RESTRICTIONS CRAFTS 9:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm 3:00 pm MEMOIRS 10:00 am BUDGET 10:00 am MEADOWS “U” BOARD OF SAFETY 2:00 pm INVOLVEMENT 10:00 am Pictorial Tour of DIRECTORS Srasota’s Lower BOOK CLUB 2:00 pm 1:00 pm Main Street 3:00 pm MAINTENANCE 2:30 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am EMERGENCY PREP CRAFTS 9:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm 1:30 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm ASSEMBLY 7:00 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD DRIVE BRIDGE 12:30 pm 7:00 am -1:00 pm MEMOIRS 10:00 am MEADOWS “U” Staying on Your Feet 3:00 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD PLATELET All meetings and events are at the BRIDGE 12:30 pm DRIVE 9:00 am - MCA Community Center, 1:30 pm 2004 Longmeadow,unless otherwise noted. Daily notices are posted for room locations