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MCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Notes From the Claire Coyle, President Marilyn Maleckas, Vice President Jan Lazar, Treasurer Malcolm Hay, Secretary President’s Desk Bob Clark Bruce Ferretti Claire Coyle—MCA President Hal Poschmann Dr. Bart Levenson Moving from Panic to Shopping Village. selected Frances Rippcondi as Fernando Viteri Renaissance These are all features that the new general manager of The COMMITTEES make us unique and we must Meadows. Frances is our current Assembly of Property Owners We have succeeded in creating promote and celebrate them. operations manager; she is a Mike Mazur, Chair temporary financial security for It has been more than 40 landscape architect with a strong Claire Coyle, Liaison The Meadows Country Club and years since the first units in The background in the development and Communications Claire Coyle, Chair are now focusing all our attention Meadows were sold and close to redevelopment of communities. Community Activities and on putting together our plan for 30 years since a developer did We are charging Frances with Involvement the Renaissance of The Meadows. a major marketing campaign to leading the Renaissance Team for Marilyn Maleckas, Chair I have been asked several times define The Meadows lifestyle the MCA and coordinating all the Emergency Preparedness to describe the plan; the best I can and sell the unique features of many components that will be John Spillane, Chair come up with in practical terms the community. The chief goal required to make it a reality. I have Finance is a master plan for the future of the MCA Strategic Plan is to Jan Lazar, Chair dubbed her “The Queen of the of The Meadows. Whenever a enhance property values of all our Fining Hearing Panel Renaissance.” Marvin Glusman & Joy Howes, Cochairs developer sets out to market a new residences. I personally believe To help us keep pace with Long Range Planning community, one of the first things that is also the chief responsibility the increased need for timely Malcolm Hay, Chair he does is develop a master plan of the MCA as the master communications to all our Maintenance outlining what the community association in The Meadows. residents, we will be restructuring Jo Evans, Chair will look like and, perhaps even As we develop the our communications function in Bruce Ferretti, Liaison more importantly, what life in that Renaissance Plan, we will look March when long-time Meadoword Personnel Claire Coyle, Chair community will feel like. After at The Meadows with the eyes of Managing Editor Mary Jo Gord Standards all, when we select a new home, a developer. What needs a bit of will retire. As you can see, Mary Bob Clark, Chair we look for more than bricks and sprucing up to succeed in today’s Jo developed an outstanding Best Kept mortar; we also look for a lifestyle. competitive market? How can newspaper for our community, Bud & Lesley Totten, Cochairs For many of us in The Meadows, we enhance our community with which is another unique asset of Safety we select our retirement lifestyle. new amenities and strategically The Meadows. Counter to some of John Spillane, Chair Take a look at the promotional placed new housing? How can the rumors going around, we don’t Bart Levenson, Liaison brochure used plan to discontinue in marketing the The Meadoword. We Highlands Golf Course plan to keep it as a The Meadoword when Taylor Woodrow major plank of our Community News Source of The Meadows was clearly marketing communications Initiated in 1983 a lifestyle here in The program. Publisher, MCA: Kathy Gibson, Meadows that included What we will be Administrative Services Coordinator golf, tennis, biking, doing is strengthening Managing Editor/Designer: Mary Jo Gord Assistant Editor: Carlene Cobb swimming, and even our Constant Contact Advertising Manager: Mary Jo Gord horseback riding. program as well as Proofers: Kathy Gibson, Sandy Truman The actual houses developing an overall Distribution: MCA were secondary. communication MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION If you look in the program to incorporate 2004 Longmeadow paper or online at the the use of newer Sarasota, Florida 34235 advertising for any one electronic media and Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 of the new communities springing we best incorporate our corporate programs that reach additional [email protected] http://www.themeadowssarasota.org up around us, you will see that is assets, like the country club, audiences outside The Meadows. exactly the approach being used by shopping village, and Aviva senior Assistant Editor Carlene Submission Guidelines developers today. living community, into our value Cobb will assume the role of proposition? Letters to the Editor What we want to do in the communications director on • Letters must be signed and include Renaissance Plan is go back to the We are working with March 1. Carlene will work with a return address. specialists in the field to put our wonderful Communications • Issues must be of interest to a large approach the original developer took portion of The Meadows. together a preliminary outline of Committee team of community • Obscene or derogatory remarks will We plan to create a new vision the Renaissance Plan. Completing volunteers, which was formed in not be published. for our community that focuses the plan and fully implementing 2017. They already have had a • We reserve the right to edit letters in the interest of space or to refuse on the amenities we offer and the it could take years. A critical part positive impact on our program publication. wonderful lifestyle that attracts of the project is developing a by suggesting and developing Articles and Monthly Columns folks to the community. We need phased approach that allows us to new editorial content for The We welcome submissions from our to promote our mature plantings, move forward in a way that makes Meadoword, helping develop the Meadows residents for publication in our green spaces, and our walking economic sense. We plan to work new survey for the community The Meadoword. Articles should be of general interest to the community. and biking paths. We also need first in places where there are the (which will go out in the next few We copy edit all articles for accuracy, to promote the golf, tennis, fewest barriers to success (like the months), and working with Carlene content, style, and length and will not publish articles that contain offensive swimming, pickle ball, and other need for rezoning and so forth) on a new Communications Plan. material or inaccurate information. Ar- activities offered to residents. We and places where we can recover You’ll hear more about this as we ticles must be received by the posted need to promote the wide range of our investment costs somewhat get into March. deadline for publication in the following month’s edition. housing options offered, including quickly and can turn a profit that It’s all new to us. Some of it is All submissions are published at the the assisted and independent will allow us make improvements a bit scary. But, it’s all exciting. I discretion of the Editor and the MCA. living and skilled nursing and and upgrades in areas where we guess that’s what Renaissance is rehabilitation services offered by won’t gain profit from property all about. The board is delighted Subscription Rates our corporate members Aviva—A sale or development. that we are embarking on this Campus for Senior Life and Tarpon new venture with a supportive The subscription rate for The Meadoword This new MCA mission re- reflects a cost due to recent increases in post- Point. We need to talk about the community behind us, a skilled age, labor, and materials: quires changes in how we six restaurants in the community— staff, and a talented team of USA...... $2.00 per month think and how we operate Canada...... $3.50 per month three on the country club property volunteers making it happen. Europe...... $6.25 per month and three in The Meadows The MCA Board has The Meadoword • February 2018 3 THINKING OF SELLING? WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY! OUR 2/4/6% Brokerage Fees might save you thousands. CLOSED AT 4% IN MARCH 4012 Oakley Greene; Seller saved $5,000 in commissions 5526 Chanteclaire,; Seller saved $4,800 in commissions CLOSED AT 2% IN APRIL 5070 Vivienda Way; Seller saved $9,000 in commissions SALE PENDING AT 2% IN MAY Woodland Grove Seller will save $7,200 in commissions

PENDING SOLD!

n 2845 Taywood Meadow—Spacious 2BR n 3530 Richwood Link—Beautiful golf course n 5262 Marshfield—Shaded, landscaped n 4361 Woodmans Chart—Lusciously in Chartwell Green with walk-in convenience & and water sides views of #16 fairway. 2BR ex- front yard in Villa Majorca; maintenance-free landscaped complex—succulent ferns, palms & no stairs to climb. Nicely furnished. Clean as a panded unit. Glass-enclosed lanai a beautiful room 2BR villa with den. Room for cars in drive & colorful plantings. Big, deep, spacious garage; to enjoy views. Kitchen remodeled with Craft Maid in the 2-car garage. Front-gated courtyard. whistle. Updated with open kitchen & tiled coun- you could even store a boat. New kitchen appli- cabinetry and granite counter tops. Seller offers Remodeled kitchen, glassed-in lanai. Open ances. Added features to Woodman’s Chart: 2 tertops. Glassed-in lanai with level, tiled floor. furnished or can remove. greenbelt views. Easy access to heated pool. pools & private tennis court. Come & fall in love! Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 n A4202907 ...... $172,900 n A4192784 ...... $174,900 n A4198540 ...... $224,900 n A4206251 ...... $200,000

SOLD!

n 4404 Weybridge— Great golf course and water n 4478 Weybridge—Winslow Beacon very n 4837 Winslow Beacon—Winslow Beacon n 3443 Hadfield Greene—Waterfront location. views from the end unit. New carpet, attractive furnish- affordable 1st floor unit with very private Greenbelt very affordable 1st floor unit with very private Golf course, nature preserve areas, wildlife views. ings and designer paint have made this 2 bedroom 2 View. This 3BR/2BA is perfect for a winter retreat Greenbelt View. This 2BR/2BA is perfect for a Updated 2BR villa. Glassed, tiled lanai. Updated master bath condo a great place to vacation in, or use for or year round owner and features a $200 monthly winter retreat or year round owner and features a bath, newer cabinet tops, glassed shower. Tiled floors front entry, kitchen, family room, living room, dining. Tray investment as it is a great property with a fantastic maintenance fee. The pool is just steps away, right $200 monthly maintenance fee. The pool is just ceiling & wood burning fireplace in Florida room. Custom rental history. around the corner. steps away, right around the corner. window blinds, 2-car garage with new hurricane door. Call Shirley Cuddy 941-321-1549 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 n A4201062 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,$168,000 n A4185293 ...... $169,900 nA4182107 ...... $159,000 n A4196417 ...... $349,900 RENTALS!

n 5227 Myrtlewood— 2/2 villa with carport and shed. Enjoy fantastic views from the living room, master bedroom, or glass-in lanai. Newly updated kitchen; almost new carpet and tile. Owner will ac- cept a small pet with deposit. Available for annual We Need lease mid-December. Annual Rent $1,550/MO Call Shirley for more details 941-321-1549 Rentals!

Experienced“Old Rental Fashioned Specialists who KNOWService” The Meadows! Seasonal Rentals, Annual Rentals, and Management Services For personal service, call the experts you already know… n 5500 E Long Common Ct—Stunning 2/2 & den villa on quiet end street. Lots of charm and Shirley Cuddy and Terri Roehlig privacy. Nicely appointed. Ready to enjoy. Avail- able immediately. A4204978 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,$3,200-$3,400, 3 month min. You know where we are … Look for the car! Call Terri for more details 941-400-3375 Realty Services Inc • 3590 17th St (corner of Beneva) 4 The Meadoword • February 2018

G4S Safety Patrol 809-0084

NEXT MEETING of the Safety Safety Committee Prevention is the best protection February 5, 2:00 pm, MCA John Spillane—Chair All residents encouraged to attend

Porch Pirates–a Speeding on Ringwood But sometimes, people on foot December 2017 saw an growing concern Meadow continues don’t know a bicycle is coming up increase in activity from behind. Bike riders have to use Despite reduction of the speed some courtesy, too. They also must Grand Theft—UPS package re- During the month of December limit from 25 mph to 20 mph on the have a bell or horn as a warning moved from doorstep 2017, there were 55 reported incidents, section of Ringwood Meadow from device. If you ride your bike, please 16 more than in November. There On December 20, a resident of the Taywood Meadow traffic circle ring your bell when you approach a were 4 incident-free days. The Safety Weybridge reported that person(s) to Pinebrook Hollow, residents who pedestrian from behind. Yelling to Patrol issued 153 citations for various unknown removed a UPS package live along that section feel that many a walker in front of you as you ride violations such as illegally parked from the front door of the residence. motorists are still not slowing down along is disconcerting and could cause vehicles, garbage violations, and open The value of the package was enough and many are racing along a collision or a fall. garage doors. estimated at $571.00. at breakneck speeds through the The following are some of the Packages left at the front door by neighborhood, endangering resident common rules that we all agreed to The Grinch that stole delivery services like UPS, FedEx, welfare. Some of these speeders may when we purchased property in The Christmas … and the US Postal Service are being be from outside the community, but Meadows: pilfered at an alarming rate—all across many of them are, in fact, Meadows It seems we had a Grinch running the country. Many of these crimes residents. loose in The Meadows during the occur during broad daylight. This The MCA Board of Directors holidays. On one night early in the new form of crime has been widely implemented the traffic abatement month, he stole Christmas decorations publicized in newspapers and on recommendations of the Safety from the front yard of one home. Not network television broadcasts. Committee, such as the electronic BICYCLES, GOLF CARTS, AND satisfied, he returned another night to Police Departments are well speed detectors and the three-way VEHICLES POWERED BY steal more Christmas decorations from aware of the frequency these thefts are stop at Heather Bow and Ringwood HUMANS eight other homes. occurring and are developing strategies Meadow. Now, they are considering • All vehicles shall be operated with due to thwart the thieves. more drastic measures to ensure regard for the safety of others. residents safety from excessive speed. • Bicycles have the right-of-way on Some homeowners have taken Let’s just take it a little slower on pathways provided for pedestrians and matters into their own hands The Meadows roadways. We have an bicycles. • Bicycles must be equipped with a You may have seen the video of abundance of traffic-related signage warning device (bell or horn). the guy who booby-trapped a package designed to get drivers to obey the • Bicycles must yield to motor vehicles and and placed it by his front door. He then rules of the road. Let’s abide by them golf carts where the pathway intersects set up a video surveillance camera to and keep our residents’ safety in mind. with roadways or designated cart paths. document the potential thefts. When • Bicycles must operate with due regard one of these “porch pirates” tried to for the safety of pedestrians. (Ring your bell!) Some of the cherished decorations pick up the box, it detonated a loud • Bicycles operating at night must be reported taken from different bang that scared the bejeebers out of equipped with a front light and a rear neighborhoods included three lighted the thief and sent him scrambling. light/reflector. Christmas decorations stolen from The Meadows has not yet • Bicycles and pedestrians have the right- a residence in Sheffield Greene, a experienced a rash of these types of of-way over golf carts on those paths four-foot snowman and broom from crimes. Residents need to be aware, We have 14 miles of sidewalks in available to all three types. • Golf carts are not allowed on Long- a residence on Glebe Farm Road, an however, of this possible activity and The Meadows. On these sidewalks, meadow (except to cross it). eight-foot inflatable snowman and take precaution. we have slow walkers, fast walkers, • Minimum age requirement for operating an eight-foot inflatable dachshund UPS delivery people rarely, if ever, joggers, bicycles, roller-skaters, motor- a golf cart is 16. from a house on Marsh Field Road, ring the doorbell when they leave a ized handicap vehicles, dog walkers, Christmas trees from in front of homes package at your door. If you are gone kids on trikes, and baby strollers going PEDESTRIANS AND JOGGERS on Greywood Lane and Chandlers fast with momma jogging behind or all day or if you don’t have the need to • On Meadows pathways, pedestrians Forde, a large reindeer on Marsh Field open your front door for any reason, going slow with grandma or grandpa must yield to bicycles. Road, and a snowflake projector from you may have a package sitting there pushing. Everybody uses them. • Pedestrians are expected to use path- the front yard of a house on Greywood for hours. And, that becomes easy With the exception of ways rather than roadways designated Lane. There may have been more items pickings for a drive-by thief. Longmeadow, the sidewalks are fairly for automobile­ use. taken that were not reported. narrow. Just room enough for single • For safety reasons, no one is allowed Sign up for free alerts Why so many thefts? to walk, jog, rollerblade, or bike on The walkers to allow an oncoming walker Meadows Country Club private golf More than likely, some low- I get a lot of UPS, FedEx, and to pass—add a moving bicycle to the courses and cart paths. life thieves thought there might be Amazon deliveries left at my front mix and something’s got to give. a market for some nice Christmas door. To be sure I know when packages Our Rules and Regulations Walking with ear buds decorations. There doesn’t seem are arriving, I signed up on the stipulate that sidewalks are actually If you like to walk or jog listening to be much regard for things that company’s websites for delivery alerts bicycle paths, which means that to tunes with ear buds, you need to bring people joy during the holiday on my phone and email. You can, too. bicycles have the right-of-way over be extra careful. It’s hard to know if a season. Every year, all throughout Here are some links to the most walkers, joggers, dog walkers, and so bicycle—or anyone, for that matter—is The Meadows, residents light up their often used delivery companies where forth. Does that mean you should walk approaching you from behind if both homes with imagination, good spirit, you can sign up for free alerts: in the street to keep the sidewalks clear your ears are plugged and your music and cheer. Some of these decorations • UPS Tracking: www.ups.com/us/en/ for bicycles? Of course not. It just is playing. were purchased over the years to Home.page means when you see or hear a bicycle Try a different technique. Just brighten the lives of visiting friends • FedEx Tracking: www.fedex.com/ approaching, you should step to the remove one ear bud and listen to your and neighbors during the season. Now apps/fedextrack/?action=track side and let them pass. tunes through the other one. It could we have to think about better securing • U.S. Post Office Tracking: www. The simple fact is that you never just mean the difference between a nice these items in the future. usps.com have to worry about who is right or walk around the community or a close wrong if we all just extend some plain, encounter with a bicyclist. old-fashioned courtesy. The Meadoword • February 2018 5

Schemes, Scams and Cons… Sarasota County And how they try to take your money! John Spillane—Safety Committee Chair Call Center Residents have easy Was 2017 the “Year lesson in the world of scams. consumers being exposed—and, that access with one of the Data Breach” Here in The Meadows, we had it turned out to be the most impactful all—including phony FEMA contacts Internet security event of the year. number or was it the “Year of after Hurricane Irma. In fact, imposter The consequences of that awful Ransomware”? scams in general—from fake calls breach will probably be felt for many from relatives, supposedly in trouble, years to come as stolen records find 861-5000 Then again, perhaps the year’s to bogus tech support and phony tax their way into the hands of criminals. top scams were just as much about collectors and police officers—have In 2018, I will do my best to try Monday thru Friday, ongoing grandparent imposter scams, now passed identity theft as one of the to keep current with the latest types IRS tax tricksters, and folks just falling biggest sources of complaints in the of fraud affecting seniors to help keep 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for crooks who could spin a good story. United States, according to the Federal residents aware of the schemes, scams, After hours and on Together, these Internet hacks and Trade Commission. and cons these crooks employ to try to weekends—a voicemail con tricks made the biggest headlines But of course, it was the huge steal your money. system directs you to various during 2017, teaching hundreds of Equifax data breach, that resulted in numbers like roads, utilities, thousands of Americans an expensive the records of more than 143 million Sheriff’s Office, and so forth

For many finds a money Alert of the people, gift cards balance, hackers take the agony can sell the Month out of finding account number that perfect on the criminal Do you use a present. But if dark web or use it you’re buying to purchase goods Discover card? or receiving directly. gift cards this More than year, there’s a 90 percent of the scam you should login activity for know about— online accounts the money you set up to manage put onto that gift cards is gift card can be stolen before the to-consumer online marketplace or coming from botnet attackers who want intended recipient can even spend auction website for an item that he to take over accounts. Not all gift card it. Gift cards are a big target for doesn’t actually own, such as a video companies use botnet defense services. If you do, don’t be taken in by a criminals. Here’s what you need to game console that sells for $600 in Protect yourself letter that’s going around. It appears know to protect yourself. a retail store that he is “selling” for to come from the Discover Credit A simple scam… $500. When a buyer quickly snaps up Gift card issuers are beefing Card company, requesting proof that deal, the buyer sends his clean up security with more protective of citizenship and employment. It The process of stealing the money to the fraudster. The criminal, packaging and new back-office also refers to a check the company money from gift cards can vary. With meanwhile, uses the dirty money technology that flags suspicious is conducting on potential money the simplest method, a hacker goes loaded onto the stolen gift card to activity during purchase and laundering activity. Recipients are into a store and takes a bunch of purchase the console from an online redemption, says the Retail Gift Card asked to use a spoof lookalike website cards off the rack. He writes down retailer, who ships the game player Association. But you can also protect or toll-free number to provide these the gift cards numbers and scratches right to the buyer. yourself by taking these steps: details. off the strip on the back of the cards It can get even more complicated 1) Buy gift cards online directly The Discover company confirms to get the security codes. Once he has from the retailer, chain restaurant, it has made no such requests, so the that information, he puts replacement More sophisticated hackers skip or other issuer. Criminals don’t have obvious conclusion is that this letter strips, which are easily available the physical gift cards on store racks easy access to those cards. Buy online is an identity theft ruse. Remember, online, over the codes, returns them and go directly to websites where especially if you’re purchasing a high- if you ever have doubts or are unsure, back to the rack, and exits the store. consumers access their gift card value gift card. trust your instincts. And, call the Later, after you buy one of those balances. Using botnets, the hackers 2) Don’t buy in-store cards on a company directly. cards and load money onto it, the attack networks of thousands of rack with easily accessible numbers hacker gets an alert that tells him that hijacked individual personal computers and PINs. If you buy in a retail store, the funds have been loaded onto the and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, look for gift cards kept behind the The Safety Guy card. “The crooks can see as soon as which carry out automated actions. The counter or in well-sealed packaging. someone activates the card, because botnets test millions of combinations The Retail Gift Card Association is looking out they’ve automated all this with of gift card account numbers (which advises consumers to inspect the for you! software that periodically checks the may follow discoverable sequencing package for tampering. card balance via the Internet,” says patterns) and stolen PIN passwords to 3) If possible, change the security If you know of any scams to David Farquhar, a unit chief within try to log into online gift card accounts code as soon as you buy the card. report or need information the FBI’s Criminal Investigative that have money loaded onto them. Register the card when you get home about them, email me at… Division, who explained the crime The botnets try to avoid detection by and change the PIN. [email protected] techniques. mimicking individual human browsing 4) Secure your home computer. Laundering the money… behavior and blending in with a Criminals can also gain access to your website’s genuine visitor traffic. gift card numbers and PINs by hacking Because gift cards generally In one such “brute force” attack on your computer. To help prevent that, can’t be redeemed for cash, after a a gift card website earlier this year, a make sure your security software is the Take a thief finds cards containing funds, he botnet logged up to 4 million gift card most up-to-date version, and create and

then starts a roundabout process of balance requests per hour by testing use strong passwords or a password BITE laundering the money. For example, a rolling list of potential account generator. Out of he might place an ad on a consumer- numbers and PINs. When the botnet Crime! 6 The Meadoword • February 2018 Assembly ATTENTION RESIDENTS! We Need Your Current Mailing Committee Address Information Mike Mazur—Chair Periodically, we need your current mailing address and contact information to be sure our records are Neighborhood Initiative it’s the wide-open snowy landscapes correct. It is especially important for us to have found in Russia, the high altitudes your current email in order to keep you updated Grant Program provided on a timely basis through Constant Contract. of the Canadian Rockies, the hot Please complete this form with your current mail- wealth of information and arid regions of western Mexico, ing information and return it to the MCA. or a multitude of sites in southwest The January Assembly of Property Florida, OPi’s work is found. Their NOTE: You do not need to complete the form if there is no change from your previously submitted Owners meeting was well-attended work encompasses high-end residential form. This address information will remain in effect with Sarasota County Planning and designs ranging from large estate until you notify the MCA in writing of changes. Development Community Outreach master planning to small, intimate Specialist Miranda Lansdale presenting gardens and courtyard settings. Homeowner name______Local phone______information on the Sarasota County Trefz is a native Floridian who MEADOWS address______Cell phone______Neighborhood Initiative Grant grew up in the Tampa Bay Area. He Program and how it might benefit graduated from University of Florida ______Other phone______communities in The Meadows. After with a bachelors degree in landscape ______Email______answering multiple audience questions, architecture and started his career in PRIMARY MAILING ADDRESS (Information effective until you notify the MCA of Betsy Barr of Chambery related her Naples in 1989. He worked for several changes) association’s successful experience years at a prominent, well-known Primary January mailing address is my MEADOWS address with the program. design-build firm and moved on to a Primary January mailing address IS NOT my Meadows address Lesley Totten, cochair of the Best project manager position at another (If NOT, please indicate your primary January mailing address below) ADDRESS______Kept Committee, also presented the local firm. Please return to the MCA Holiday Decorations Awards. He founded OPi in May 2000 with ______2004 Longmeadow the desire to provide clients creative ______Sarasota, FL 34235 Outside Productions design solutions with a focus on ______941-377-2300 [email protected] International (OPi) doing business in a casual but reliable Signature______manner. speaks on exterior The Meadows Community Date:______MCA Initials______design at next Assembly Association is pleased to be working with OPi on future plans for our Please join us for an informative community. Please note that this session for the next Assembly program will focus on general concepts AssemblyAssembly of PropertyProperty OwnersOwners of Property Owners program on and will not provide details on Wednesday, February 21, 4:00 pm, Meadows developments. FebruaryJanuary 18,21, 7:00 4:00 pm pm when founder and owner of OPi, Pat Trefz will share his company’s Trefz, will be our principal presenter. approach to projects as well as Pat Trefz, Founder and Owner OPi (www.opidesign.net) is a Naples, examples of OPi’s work, providing Florida-based, exterior design inspiration and ideas for your outdoor Outside Productions, (OPi) firm. Trefz and his design team are beautification projects. Whether you at the recognized internationally for their are community association leaders or MCA Community Center ability to deliver luxurious designs individual homeowners, you will not regardless of the location, climate, want to miss this program. DELEGATES—SIGN IN ON ARRIVAL or geography of the land. Whether See you there! Open to all Meadows residents

The Meadows Don’t Numbers Community ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 Forget! AVIVA 377-0781 Association CTR PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS 360-9706 The MCA FULL SPECTRUM OPTICAL 343-7720 Vision—To be known as a GOLDEN DAISY CAFE 371-3354 well-maintained, welcoming, safe Annual MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 THE MEADOWORD 377-2300 community with up-to-date Meeting THE MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 housing, activities, and services THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 designed to meet the needs March 5 MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 of all residents HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 7:00 pm RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 Mission—To preserve the MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 property values, ambiance, and MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 vitality of our community MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-5050 Strategies—To formulate MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 371-3494 a plan to modernize housing NATURAL HEALING CENTER 377-4325 stock, coordinate with the RAINDROPS & MORE 343-0777 in The club on its redevelopment MCA SALON FRANCISCO 444-9616 effort, and explore opportunities SUNTRUST BANK 554-3901 Community to expand activities TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 Center VIP TRAVEL Meadows377-0017 offered by MCA The Meadoword • February 2018 7 February Volunteer of the Month MCA Annual Assessments Nancy Bushnell: have been mailed Six-Year Best Kept The 2018 MCA Annual Assessment was mailed in January, and you should receive it by February 1, 2018. Volunteer This Assessment is your Master Association fee, due Carlene Cobb—Assistant Editor March 1—not your sub-HOA or condo fee. Payment is DUE MARCH 1, 2018 Best Kept Cochairs Lesley • Because of limited space and for cost-saving measures, and Bud Totten the Assessment will be addressed to the first owner nominated listed in the Sarasota County records and mailed to the Nancy Bushnell billing address on file. as the February Volunteer of the • If you do not receive the Assessment by February 1, Month. Lesley 2018, contact the MCA office at 941-377-2300 to tells us why. confirm your correct mailing address. “As a six- year member • If you recently purchased a home in The Meadows of Best Kept, but do not receive the Assessment by February 1, 2018, Nancy is always please contact the MCA office to update our records and available to help request the Assessment. and to share her ideas and • If you recently sold a home in The Meadows and you suggestions,” received the Assessment for that property, please says Lesley. contact the MCA office to update our records so we can “She makes an send the Assessment to the new owner. extra effort to help when asked All owners (including new owners) must pay the 2018 to substitute on Assessment by March 1, 2018. the Best Kept final judging If you have questions or if any one of the above applies panel. Because to you, please contact Lisa Compton at 941-377-2300 or of her six-year email [email protected]. tenure, we ~ The Meadows Community Association affectionately call her our ‘senior advisor’ and we always appreciate her and the Sarasota Succulent Society. contributions.” Nancy and her husband Vic Nancy has covered a zone for Reiling, a talented toy designer and award nominations since 2012. She engineer, share an interest in the arts. also serves on the Best Kept final They also enjoy having fun with judging panel, and she served for games, toys, and puzzles. Nancy three years on The Meadows “U” proudly pointed out her completed Committee, where she was program assemblage of an artfully crafted chair. She served on The Meadows s-shaped snake puzzle she recently put Homeowners Association as well. together. In addition to her MCA service, “Once I start a puzzle, I have to Nancy volunteers in the administrative finish it,” she says. office of Selby Gardens every Nancy Bushnell’s can-do spirit Wednesday and sings in The Meadows is just as evident in her resolve to Chorus. complete a fun puzzle as it is in her Nancy’s other interests include commitment to volunteering in various Florida-friendly gardening and golfing. settings. She is a shining example of She is also a member of the Sarasota the “heart” of success in The Meadows “Time Sifters” Archeological Society, community. 8 The Meadoword • February 2018

Dec 21–Jan 23 1.05 inches Year-to-Date 1.02 inches

Fly Casting Clinic Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers hold Casting Clinic this month in The Meadows

The Mangrove Coast Fly Drawl Kayak Fishing (www. Fishers will conduct another free kayakfishingsarasota.com) will casting clinic in The Meadows on give a demonstration for fly fishing February 17 at MCA Community from a kayak. Center grounds near the Pickleball Vendors CB’s Saltwater Courts. The clinic is open and free Outfitters, the Compound to anyone interested in fly casting; Boardshop, Economy Tackle, Meadows residents are encouraged and West Wall Outfitters will be to attend. on hand with the latest fly rods The clinic starts at 9:00 and available for test casting. continues till about noon. If you are a fly fisher, you will Steve Gibson of Southern not want to miss this event!

Memorial TheMeadows Garden with its serene, natural setting… DRYER VENT Deadlines** for the Is the perfect place to memorialize your loved ones. Any Meadows’ resident, past MAR 2018 issue: or present, can have an engraved, granite plaque placed on the Memorial Wall. CLEANING To find out more about the Garden or to order a plaque, contact Display Advertising—contact The Meadows Community Association • 941.377.2300 $59.95 The Meadoword Editor or email [email protected] CALL KEN WELLS @ • New and revised display ads, ADC SERVICES MON, FEB 5 (formerly called Air Duct Cleaning Services) • CR display ads, WED, FEB 7 941-329-6574 Editorial Content—contact Rotary Brush-Vacuum The Meadoword Editor Cleaning System • MCA columns, FRI, FEB 9 NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP • Articles & submissions, DISCOUNTS OFFERED WED, FEB 7 Additional Services Available – Vent Repair • Vent Installation • Letters to the Editor, due Transition Line Replacement WED, FEB 7 LIC. #30208, #117470 • INSURED Classified Ads—contact the MCA Reception Desk Or … Do You • Classifieds, TUE, FEB 13 For more information, NEED A call 377-2300 ** NOTE: Deadlines for camera- HANDYMAN? ready ads are on or about the 7th of the month prior to publication. Call Ken Wells @ When the 7th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the previ- 941-329-6574 ous business day. New advertiser ads and revised ads are due two FAST, RELIABLE, days prior to camera-ready ads. FRIENDLY, & Deadlines may be moved up as necessary to accommodate TRUSTWORTHY production and press requirements From Powerwashing for Thanksgiving and Christmas to Home Repairs holidays, the month of February, & anything in between! and extenuating circumstances. The Meadoword • February 2018 9 Backflow Prevention— Standards Sarasota County Requires It Got a problem or a project? Installation and maintenance are on you Who you gonna call? Bob Clark—Chair If you have an active well and/or irrigation system, When I lived in Ohio, spring was you may have always thought of as paint up, clean Architectural Review recently received a up, and fix up time. In The Meadows, letter—like the one spring does not represent the end of Approved Applications at the right—from snow and ice, but to me, it still has Sarasota County the feeling of a time of renewal and 3111/3113 Longmeadow about installation new birth. So as you look around your 3095 Highlands Bridge Rd and maintenance of property this spring, do it in the spirit 4781 Ringwood Meadow backflow prevention. of ways that you can make things 5425 Everwood Run Sarasota County better in this beautiful community Pipers Waite Condo Assn requires that you where you have chosen to live. 5515 Downham Meadow install and maintain a One of the problems newcomers 4749 Harvest Bend preventer at your own and not-so newcomers face when Penshurst Park expense. needing a repair or contemplating a 4533 Highland Oaks Cir The following is project is knowing who to call to get 4822 Greywood Ln the county’s response the job done. To help with this, we 4945 Marsh Field Rd to a Meadows have decided to initiate a list of service 4259 Highlands Bridge Rd resident who sent providers that will be available to our 4259 Highlands Bridge Rd an inquiry about the residents. This list will be constructed 4460 Highland Park regulation: from the submissions of residents who 3027 Rosemead The utility began have had positive experiences with 5667 Downham Meadow notifying customers throughout the call the department if you have further their suggested vendors. county in 2016. It is a multi-year questions. This list will not receive additional you have to do is write the name, type project to bring older properties into vetting by the MCA, so the MCA is of service, and your name and address Please be advised… compliance with newer regulatory not making an official endorsement of on a piece of paper and hand it in at requirements. Individual notifications Failure to comply with the any of the vendors. Because of this, the MCA Community Center. We only specify the due date for that property county’s regulation will result in it is always a good idea to ask for want your name and address to assure which is 60 days. If the property owner termination of water service. If you and check references on anyone you that the recommendation is coming does not comply within that time frame have questions, please call Sarasota want to work for you. It is particularly from a resident of The Meadows, and a 2nd notification will be sent with a County at 861-0527 or 861-0508 or important when you are contemplating your information will not be published 21 day extension. Failure to comply email [email protected]. Please major work such as remodeling or with the list. We hope to have this list will eventually result in termination do not contact the MCA; we cannot installing a new driveway. available by the middle of March so of water service. Please feel free to answer your concerns. If you have a favorite plumber, you can refer to it for all those spring electrician, pool service, lawn care projects you want to get done. company, power washer, handy man, Thanks for your help and thanks or roof cleaner, please share the name for all you do to keep our community a of that person with the rest of us. All desirable place to live. Emergency Prep Committee Meets every month on the second TUESDAY in Hurricane Season, 1:30 pm, at the MCA Community Center The next meeting is Tuesday, April 10 All residents encouraged to attend

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MHOA 2018 Deadlines for The Meadoword New advertiser ads and changes to existing ads are due the 5th of the month. Camera- MHOA is committed to ready ads are due the 7th of the month. Contracts, renewals, and payments must be preserving The Meadows received by the 7th of the month, PRIOR TO placement of ads. MCA columns are due the 10th of the month. Articles and other submissions are due thed 7th of the month. Classified lifestyle and property values ads are due the 13th of the month. Deadlines that fall on a weekend or holiday are Jan Lazar—Treasurer moved to the previous business day. Ad deadlines may be moved up to accommodate for holidays, short months (like February), or extenuating circumstances that may impact By now, you should have our community, our lifestyle, and our production. This Schedule is subject to change. received your notice about the property values. I hope to see you 2018 New Ads, Ad CR Ads, Articles Contracts & MCA Columns Classifieds annual meeting and dinner at at the annual meeting and dinner on Issue Changes & Builds & Submissions Payments The Meadows Country Club on February 28 at The Meadows Country MAR Mon, Feb 5 Wed, Feb 7 Wed, Feb 7 Fri, Feb 9 Tue, Feb 13 February 28 Club. APR Mon, Mar 5 Wed, Mar 7 Wed, Mar 7 Fri, Mar 9 Tue, Mar 13 Thank you, Board President Tom MAY Thu, Apr 5 Fri, Apr 6 Fri, Apr 6 Tue, Apr 10 Fri, Apr 13 With the MHOA Board vacancies Pound for your good work over JUN Fri, May 4 Mon, May 7 Mon, May 7 Thu, May 10 Fri, May 11 mentioned in the January issue and the years JULY Tue, Jun 5 Thu, Jun 7 Thu, Jun 7 Fri, Jun 8 Wed, Jun 13 Secretary Ellen Walsh’s newly AUG Thu, Jul 5 Fri, Jul 6 Fri, Jul 6 Tue, Jul 10 Fri, Jul 13 announced move to northern Florida, Thank you, Secretary Ellen Walsh SEP Fri, Aug 3 Tue, Aug 7 Tue, Aug 7 Fri, Aug 10 Mon, Aug 13 a total of four vacancies (and two and Sue Pound for your service and OCT Wed, Sep 5 Fri, Sep 7 Fri, Sep 7 Mon, Sep 10 Thu, Sep 13 Jeff Oleson people running for reelection on Treasurer for your service NOV Fri, Oct 5 Fri, Oct 5 Fri, Oct 5 Wed, Oct 10 Fri, Oct 12 the board) need to be elected at the and for staying on the board. DEC* Fri, Nov 2 Mon, Nov 5 Mon, Nov 5 Thu, Nov 8 Mon, Nov 12 annual business meeting. You should JAN Mon, Dec 3 Wed, Dec 5 Wed, Dec 5 Fri, Dec 7 Tue, Dec 11 have received your ballot for this election with your notice about the Become a member *Dates have been moved up to accommodate for February, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays as well as extenuating circumstances that may impact production meeting. Please be sure to attend the of the MHOA— meeting and vote. it’s easy! Even though we don’t have official Any single-family homeowner power over the actions of the MCA, who does not already belong to the MHOA represents a large voice, another sub-HOA can join the All the best in 2018! and we want to be assured that we are MHOA, which is separate from represented and heard. We are your The Meadows Community FOR SALE collective voice. If you are not already Association, the master 3346 East Chelmsford a member, be sure to join and share association that all homeowners 2 bed/2 bath, 2-car garage ...... $282,000 your ideas with those who will be in The Meadows automatically 5168 Marshfield Rd making the final decisions about your belong to. 2 bed 2 bath, ground floor ...... $172,500 community. 5521 Hampstead Heath If you have not yet renewed your If you would like to become a new member or your member- 2 bed/2 bath,1-car garage ...... PENDING membership, please do so. This is ship has expired or will expire sure to be the biggest bargain you soon, contact MHOA Mem- Buying or selling? will find anywhere. (See the MHOA bership Director Christine membership announcement on this Deutsch for an application or Let me help! page.) renewal form. She will be happy The MHOA Board met on January to answer your questions and 8, a week later than usual because send you a form. Email Christine CHARMING of the January 1 holiday. Several at [email protected]. attendees discussed issues with the CHAMBERY VILLA country club and MCA at the board Cost for membership: ON CHAMPAGNE meeting. While we have no formal 2 bedrooms • 2 Baths authority in these matters, we are $15, one year 2 Car Garage paying close attention to what is $25, two years $35, three years Numerous Upgrades happening and to making sure the $55, five years concerns of individual homeowners $299,000 are heard. We send a board liaison to The MHOA is attend meetings of MCA committees to Kathleen Niedospial, GRI keep us informed and to give feedback. YOUR voice in 941-780-2884 We continue to work to ensure the community! Meadows Real Estate Services, Inc. that all Meadows residents understand www.SarasotaKathleen.com the MHOA is dedicated to preserving

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Who Watches Your Property When You Are Away? Consider someone who: • Has a home watch business and carries liability insurance What We Heard From You • Has numerous references of satisfied Meadows clients • Has repair capability and is on call 24/7 for emergencies Malcolm Hay—Chair • Provides written record of every aspect of your home’s checkup • Is a Meadows resident and property owner for over 10 years You often hear people say, Protecting the ambience and “they just don’t listen to us.” You value of the community Call me to see why I say… have probably heard that said about “There is no traffic jam on the extra mile” the MCA. Hopefully, this column Obviously, a priority for the Hal Poschmann • will help convince you otherwise. MCA during the last year has been 941.284.4315 [email protected] In June 2016, the MCA to help The Meadows Country conducted a survey of residents to Club remain viable to protect the determine the level of satisfaction ambiance of the community and with the community and to identify maintain property values. The issues for the MCA Strategic Plan MCA has worked closely with the to address. Your response was club in its redevelopment efforts. terrific. We heard from a relatively At the same time, the MCA made high percentage of the community, it clear that any development and those points were included in must meet the expectations and the MCA Strategic Plan. standards of the community. Should the revitalization efforts Overall, you are very satisfied fail, the MCA is ensuring that the with The Meadows community will control any future You indicated high overall development of club land. satisfaction with the community in general and with its key Maintaining appearance and amenities— appearance, paths and enhancing amenities trails, security, and maintenance. Events and activities were the One positive result only amenities that received a of supporting the club’s somewhat lower satisfaction score. redevelopment efforts is that it We interpreted this information to became apparent the MCA needed mean you were generally happy a plan of its own to evaluate any with The Meadows, you want to new real estate development. protect what you have, and find The answer was the concept of ways to provide more activities. The Meadows Renaissance, a plan that will provide a blueprint Your expectations for for realizing our vision for the improvements community. The plan will include Of course, protecting the specifications for any real estate community doesn’t mean we stand development and ideas for still. It means we must constantly enhancing the lifestyle of the entire strive to move ahead so we don’t community. fall behind. We need to continually Improving the look of The look for areas to improve. You Meadows Shopping Village helped us in the 2016 Community Survey by providing us the The MCA is now in regular following list of areas to improve: contact with the manager of The • Maintain and enhance the overall Meadows Shopping Village. appearance of the community Through that dialogue, an • Preserve the value of all homes agreement was reached whereby • Protect the open green space the MCA will provide some routine provided by golf courses ground maintenance. • Enhance amenities, activities and We need to hear from you services again • Improve the look of the shopping center As you can see, your views are always vital to setting the agenda. We addressed your We plan to conduct another suggestions while developing community survey next month, the Strategic Plan and it provides a great opportunity As a result, a strategy was for you to be part of this important defined for each recommendation process. Whether you prefer to noted in the survey. Strategic receive the 2018 MCA Community objectives we have addressed thus Survey electronically or on paper, far follow. we hope you will respond so your voice will be heard. The Meadoword • February 2018 13 A Place Called Home Why We Love The Meadows Ed and Jerry Bernier

We were recently asked if we would recommend to friends considering buying in The Meadows. The answer to the question was a resounding yes! Here’s why… We arrived here from Alexandria, Virginia, on April 15, 2015, one day before the moving further explained that she and van arrived with our household other neighbors had organized a effects. We worked steadily “block party” potluck dinner the unpacking throughout that arrival preceding year with all Harvest day, finally settling down for a Bend residents invited. “Would we glass of iced tea. be interested in following up on Shortly thereafter, the doorbell this?” she asked. rang. It must have been the movers, We said yes, of course, and we thought. But no. It turned out over the summer got to know to be our next door neighbor, many of our neighbors, mainly as who introduced herself as Millie we walked our puppy, Babette. Ransom. She had in her hands When fall rolled around, and with a large plate laden with cookies, considerable input from others on which she handed over with the the streets, we hosted a delightful wish that we enjoy them. evening with upwards of 35 She then produced a map of neighbors. That was in 2015. Harvest Bend (our street) with each We repeated the event in 2016 residence identified by the names and 2017 with equal success and of occupants. She explained that enjoyment. The photo above was she and her husband, Pat, would taken at this year’s event, held on be leaving the following morning November 10. for their annual stay in Illinois This is why we love The and would return in the fall. She Meadows.

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After that, we move onto the however, as time went on, we noticed gardening aspect. Residents become her finding ways to sit closer and As a top provider of attached to the idea of accomplishing closer to the program. Then all of Memory Care, Aviva—A something, which we ensure that every the sudden, I watched as she reached session includes. Empowering them out and motioned to a watering can. Campus for Senior Life is to take ownership of the health and As she tended to the plants, we saw no stranger to caring for well-being of the garden is an essential her smiling and laughing for the first element of their growth. time. Afterwards when I complemented those suffering from Lastly, we end with a group her on her craft, she thanked me and dementia or Alzheimer’s class, usually involving the plants in smiled. Now, each time I go back, this a different way, such as crafting or resident interacts with others, responds The diseases alone are difficult, sometimes snacking! Each class is to my questions, and volunteers to care but seeing our community seniors designed to help develop three main for the garden on weeks when we do lose their sense of purpose can aspects—for example, motor skills, not have programs. A complete change. sometimes be the most heartbreaking. cognitive skills, socialization, and Q: On a more personal note, how With a strong support system and spatial awareness. has the program impacted your life? innovative ideas, however, we can Q: What are some common K: Every single day, I feel this give these seniors new opportunities to reactions you have seen? immense sense of gratitude. To experience. K: No two residents react the see these residents overcome such Innovation is the idea behind same way, and they each take from the Q: How do you encourage adversity and to see them care for Aviva’s newest initiative. In February garden what they need. However, in non-verbal or low-motor function something so gently is remarkable. 2018, the community will become the every session I am always amazed by residents to participate? Each session, I feel like I am learning third Florida facility to welcome the the socialization and joy that residents K: Again, this comes back to the more about myself, because each Eldergrow program. To learn more, we find. The program is incredibly community aspect of the program. We session gives me the opportunity to sat down with Katherine Knowles, one communal, pushing residents to work make it very clear to residents early see through the eyes of a resident. If of Eldergrow’s educators. together. While some may be hesitant on that caring for the garden takes the you look through their eyes, you begin Q: Katherine, can you walk us at first, eventually this socialization entire community. With that in mind, to appreciate the beauty of the small through an Eldergrow session? helps them come out of their shells we will often encourage residents things, the small wonders. K: Eldergrow centers around a and you can really see the joy in their who are higher-functioning to help About Eldergrow mobile garden housing 100 percent faces. those who are not. This is a valuable non-toxic, organic vegetation that is What I find so special is, because teaching moment; it gives us the ability The Eldergrow program offers used as a tool to engage residents, each class requires concentration, the to show residents that their community elders a therapeutic connection stimulating all five of their senses. residents are present in the moment. is just like the garden, a collection of to nature through innovative, We start each session by exploring When residents are working on the many different individuals, each with subscription-based gardening the garden. What do they smell, taste, garden, they are completely focused on their own needs and yet sharing one products and programming. For more see, and feel? Then we start asking the task at hand. For residents who are home. information, call 203-444-3857, questions. Questions about their pasts, truly burdened by their disease, this Q: What are some examples of email [email protected], or visit their childhoods, where they grew up to might be the first task they have been growth you have seen in residents? www.eldergrow.org. create an open dialogue of storytelling able to focus on and the first time they K: I can give you an example Aviva—Campus for Senior Life where residents feed off of each other, feel present in years. from a few weeks ago. I was working stimulating memory. at a facility where a female resident More than just a community, Aviva recently moved in. She was completely is a lifestyle. As Sarasota’s premier non-verbal and hostile; she refused senior rental community, we invite to spend time around other residents, you to experience the possibilities! To and so forth. When she first saw schedule a tour, call 225-8369, or the garden, she refused to interact; visit avivaseniorlife.org.

Kretzmer Center at Aviva Dedicated January 8 Matthew Solomon—Communications Specialist

The Jewish Housing Council Technologies, the new center will Foundation (JHCF) held a special serve as a multi-purpose meeting and dedication ceremony and black-tie exhibition space for Aviva residents as dinner on January 8 to celebrate the well as be available for event rentals grand opening of the new Kretzmer by area nonprofits. Center at Aviva. About the Jewish Housing Named in honor of Sarasota Council Foundation philanthropist, Ernest Kretzmer, the new center is located on the grounds of Jewish Housing Council Aviva—A Campus for Senior Life at Foundation supports the mission of 1951 Honore Avenue in Sarasota. Aviva—A Campus for Senior Life, Designed by Sweet Sparkman and together enriches the lives of our Architects and built by KCI seniors and the greater community. 16 The Meadoword • February 2018 The Meadows Book Club February Book Preview The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead interprets this historical event through a fictional character in her plight toward freedom Geraldine “Jerry” Bernier

The Meadows Book Club will adventures as she makes a desperate meet Wednesday, February 14, to bid for freedom in the antebellum discuss Colson Whitehead’s brilliant South. 2016 novel The Underground Railroad, Other fictional works (2016, Doubleday), a New York Times by Whitehead best seller and winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize and 2016 National Book Other fictional works by Colson Award for Fiction. It was also on the Whitehead—all published by long list that year for the Booker Prize. Doubleday—and recognitions include: Unlike any of his previous six • The Intuitionist (1999; Quality novels, The Underground Railroad is Paperback Book Club and New Voices an historical novel in which Colson Awards; Finalist for Hemingway attempts to set things right not by Foundation/PEN Award) telling us what we already know about • John Henry Days (2001; Young the nation’s slave story, but by using Lions Fiction Award, Anisfield-Wook the power of fiction to interpret the From Goodreads.com… Book Award, and Finalist for the event as it was. The first 70 pages are Pulitzer, National Book Critics Circle hard-to-read slave testimonies, but then Cora and Caesar’s first stop is Award, and Los Angeles Times Book everything changes. South Carolina, in a city that initially Prize To fully appreciate Whitehead’s seems like a haven. But the city’s placid • Apex Hides the Hurt (2006; writing, you must suspend disbelief surface masks an insidious scheme winner of Pen/Oakland/Josephine Mile as you did if you read about the designed for its black denizens. And Literary Award) “wormhole” in Stephen King’s even worse: Ridgeway, the relentless • Sag Harbor (2006; Finalist, 11/22/63: A Novel (2011) or the slave catcher, is close on their heels. PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction and “miracles” in Lief Engel’s Peace Like Forced to flee again, Cora embarks Hurston-Wright Legacy Award) a River (2001). Whitehead’s characters on a harrowing flight, state-by-state, • Zone One (2009; Finalist, open a trap door in a safe house or cave seeking true freedom. Hurston-Wright Legacy Award and enter an actual railroad—a railroad Like the protagonist of Gulliver’s In 2003, he wrote his first built by slaves with station managers Travels, Cora encounters different non-fiction book, The Colossus of who risk their lives, locomotives, worlds at each stage of her journey— New York (Doubleday) and a later boxcars, tracks, and tunnels to hers is an odyssey through time as account of the 2011 World Series of transport escapees from south to north well as space. As Whitehead brilliantly Poker titled The Noble Hustler: Poker, to actual destinations unknown but far recreates the unique terrors for black Beef Jerky and Death, also published better than what they leave behind. people in the pre–Civil War era, his by Doubleday in 2014. Many of his In what follows, we are introduced narrative seamlessly weaves the saga essays have been published in the New to Cora, a slave on a cotton plantation of America from the brutal importation York Times, The New Yorker, Harpers, in Georgia. Life is hell for all the of Africans to the unfulfilled promises Grantland, and Granta. One short slaves, but especially bad for Cora, of the present day. The Underground story, “Down in Front,” was made into an outcast even among her fellow Railroad is at once a kinetic adventure a film. Africans. tale of one woman’s ferocious will to Whitehead was born in New York When Caesar, a recent arrival escape the horrors of bondage and a City in 1969. He attended Trinity in from Virginia, tells her about the shattering, powerful meditation on the Manhattan, graduated from Harvard in underground railroad, they decide to history we all share. 1991, and wrote for The Village Voice take the risk and escape. In her attempt Winner of the Pulitzer Prize while he drafted his first novels. to escape, Cora kills a young white boy (2017) and the National Book Award Whitehead was awarded a who tries to capture her. And though for Fiction (2016), this #1 New MacArthur Fellowship in 2002 and Cora and Caesar manage to find a York Times best seller from Colson Guggenheim Fellowship in 2013. He station and head north, they are hunted. Whitehead, is a magnificent tour de has taught at Princeton University, force chronicling a young slave’s New York University, University of Houston, Columbia University, Hunter College, Wesleyan University, and was a writer-in-residence at Vassar The Meadows College, University of Richmond, and University of Wyoming. In the spring of 2015, he joined the New York Times Book Club Magazine staff and writes a weekly column on language. ew itles for Join us February 14, 2:00 pm, at N T 2018 the MCA to discuss the novel “that (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) opens our eyes where the rest of us Meeting Coordination Jerry Bernier...... 343-2731...... [email protected] Administration Joanne Simons...... 377-2682...... [email protected] would like to look away” (New York Luncheon Caryl Magnus...... 378-5055...... [email protected] Times Review, August 14, 2016). Date Title and Author Leader Feb 14 The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead...... Caryl Magnus Mar 14 Georgia: A Novel of Georgia O’Keeffe by Dawn Tripp...... Pat Talbott It’s Valentine’s Day Apr 11 Luncheon & New Book Selections, 11:30 am Feel free to wear red May 9 1984 by George Orwell...... Karen Rush to our meeting! (Optional Supplemental Reading: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley; The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood) And, keep on Reading! The Meadoword • February 2018 17 DON’T FEED the 2018 Meadows “U” Wildlife at a Glance in The Meadows This Month! Michael Mendez Musical Performance, Feb 12, 3:00 pm—Mendez, a main star of the Westcoast Black Theatre musically 2018 Program performs at Kretzmer Center at Aviva. Meadows “U” Has Something for You! RSVP by Feb 8 at the MCA. Meadows “U” programs are held at the MCA Community Center unless otherwise noted. Programs are free, open to all Meadows residents. Tour of Patriot Plaza/SRQ National Cemetery, Feb 28, 10:30 am—Several groups of 12 in each tour. Tour takes Michael Mendez at the approximately 60 minutes. RSVP at the MCA by Feb 23. You are required to sign a Kretzmer Center waiver. February 12; RSVP by February 8 at the MCA Coming up… Michael Mendez, a main star of Betty Comora performs Fanny Brice, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Mar 7, 3:00 pm—Meadows resident puts (WBTT), will grace the stage of on one-woman show. Aviva’s new Kretzmer Center on February 12 at 3:00 pm. Be sure to Tour of Gamble Mansion, Mar 8, RSVP at the MCA, 377-2300, to BILL’S 10:30 am & 2:00 pm—Gamble Mansion reserve your spot for this musical Tour. Two different tours: 10:30 am and 2:00 performance. BACK! pm. RSVP for one and sign waiver at the Born in the Dominican Republic, Are you a Bridge player MCA by Mar 2. $6.00. Space is limited Mendez is a Sarasota resident in his eighth season with WBTT and looking for an Shark Lecture—Apr 4, 3:00 pm at the has earned rave reviews for his opportunity to play? MCA with Bob Hueter. performances in Five Guys Named Moe, Love Sung in the Key of Aretha, Tour of Solomon’s Castle in Ona, FL, Blackbird: The Story of Josephine BRIDGE FRIDAYS Apr 11, 10:30 am (leave the MCA at Baker, The Fabulous 5, and Soul 12:30 PM 9:15 am)—A fun look at an incredibly Crooners, and ’50s Jukebox Revue. talented artist, designer, creator, and In the theatre’s 2014 smash hit, Harry Call Bill humorist. Leave The Meadows at 9:15 and Lena, Mendez performed as Harry am; it’s a 60-minute drive. Arrive in Ona Belafonte. He was Seymour in the Thompson at 10:30 am. Maps will be provided. troupe’s performance of Little Shop performing arts category by the Arts & 379-7955 Admission, $12.50, CASH ONLY. of Horrors (2015), the Wiz in The Cultural Alliance. Restaurant with good food onsite, also Wiz, (2016), and Lymon in The Piano The brand new Kretzmer Center, It’s necessary to sign up cash only. RSVP at the MCA and sign Lesson. at Aviva—a Campus for Senior Life, before each game waiver by April 6. In 2014, Mendez received a John opened and was officially dedicated on Ringling Tower Fund Grant in the January 8 of this year. Tour of Patriot Plaza at The Meadows Community the Sarasota National REAL ESTATE MARKET Cemetery Market Summary Active Under Sold in February 28; RSVP by February 23 at the MCA Listings Contract the Past 90 Days Be sure to join Meadows “U” on Condos, Townhomes & Villas 56 19 31 February 28 to tour the Sarasota Single-Family Homes 22 8 10 National Cemetery, several groups of 12 in each tour. The tour takes about 60 Source: MFRMLS, Inc.January 2018 minutes. RSVP by February 23. Sign up at the MCA. You are required to sign a If you are considering listing, I would be happy to meet with you to waiver. discuss the value of your home in today’s market and how best to Patriot Plaza is an amphitheater prepare your home to sell. If you are looking to buy, I know with world-class public art installations The Meadows and the many types of homes available. at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Its mission is to Honor Service, Inspire For more detailed information Patriotism, and Embrace Freedom. This art collection—unique to national on The Meadows market or The Patterson Foundation partnered cemeteries—introduces documentary any of these listings, with the U.S. Department of Veterans photography, and the words and images Please feel free to call me! Affairs to build the plaza at the national of veterans and families speak through cemetery. Patriot Plaza was dedicated in this art. Michael Saunders & Company June 2014. The Patriot Plaza, designed by Gary Licensed Real Estate Broker Four artists were commissioned to Hoyt of Hoyt Architects in Sarasota, is Marci McFarland 1605 Main Street, Suite 101 • Sarasota, FL 34236 create the art that honors and the recipient of many awards. GRI, Realtor® 941-961-3390 (cell) • 941-951-6660 celebrates veterans and their families. 18 The Meadoword • February 2018

Walter and Lesley Totten—Committee Chairs Judging was more difficult this year because there were so many excellent choices; in addition to the winners, many others also deserve special recognition—thank you for making The Meadows very festive and for your exceptional community spirit! Association Entrances

Photo Credit: Carlene Cobb Photo Credit: Carlene Cobb First Place—Wedgewood Lake Condo Association Runner Up—Scheffield Greene

A gift-laden white sleigh and reindeer delivered the Best Kept sign for A festively lighted entrance at Sheffield Greene preceded the island of Holiday Decorations. Twinkling green lights adorned the wreath and multi-color Christmas trees and lighted packages beneath. Association glowing angel at the entrance. Association President Gary Deutsch President Hal Poschmann and his residents decorated beautifully in the has an active Association Board and dynamic Decorating Committee. holiday spirit. Wonderful job! Congratulations to all! Single-Family Homes

Photo Credit: Lesley Totten Photo Credit: Mary Jo Gord First Place—4406 Highland Oaks Court Runner Up—4701 Greencroft Road

The lighted Best Kept sign announced a lavish display of multiple, lighted Multiple motorized, inflated holiday figures filled the yard. Red and green Christmas trees that surrounded the home. Lighted wreaths adorned the lights climbed the palm trees and icicle lights lined the roof. The yard was exterior walls and stockings hung along the garage doors. Candy canes bursting with holiday spirit. Owners Maurice and Joan Ballatore are the bordered the driveway. Proud owner Brad Hultman decorated his home proud decorators. Nice work! himself. Beautiful job! The Meadoword • February 2018 19

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Chairman’s Choice

Photo Credit: Carlene Cobb

First Place—Chambery Condo Association

Chambery had four brightly lighted and decorated entrances. Each one looked jubilant with lights, wreaths, and a border of candy canes. Association President Phil Hughes and his residents were delighted to receive the first Chairman’s Choice Best Kept Holiday Award. Congratulations!

Photo Credit: Mary Jo Gord Runner Up—2422 Arborfield Square MEMOIRS An angel announced the spotlighted manger scene. The entrance was Meets the decked with beautifully lighted palm trees and roof lined with icicle lights and a star. Tamara Hanson and her husband decorated themselves and first and third were excited to receive an award. Great decorating! Mondays thru April at 10:00 am Join our  “Sweets for the Sweetest” supportive, positive on Valentine’s Day venue, share Join us for a Valentine’s Day Social your memories, and grow Meet and Greet Meadows as a writer Residents for Community Spirit Interested?  Wednesday, February 14 RSVP, 377-2300 Contact 9:00 – 10:30 am by February 9 Bob Meadows Community Center Garden Room Coffee, Assorted Juices, 371-1572 or Sweet Nibbles, and Door Prizes! [email protected] 20 The Meadoword • February 2018

Photo credits: Carlene Cobb

The first time “mood” lighting and even a they entered their retractable awning to bring the comfort of push-button shade. It prospective new home all worked together. The plan to on Glebe Farm Road, realize their vision began to unfold. they knew they found The Easleys contracted with Len Besterman, owner and their “Paradise” operator of Besterman in The Meadows SPOTLIGHT on The Hardscapes, Inc. Len Besterman, (866-6340) “We knew it right away,” Meadows RENAISSANCE and a cooperating pool design says Kathy Easley; Paul Easley firm offered a collaborative concurs with a nod. What cinched Marilyn Maleckas—MCA Vice President approach. They listened to Kathy the deal? Views from the front door and Paul’s preferences and through the sliding glass doors requirements; then, they developed overlooking the pool, all the way a cohesive remodeling plan. The out to expansive lake views. They Transformed Pool Creates transformation of their backyard felt the attraction to this inviting oasis was underway. setting with sparkling waters and The Easleys knew that tall shade trees, believing it was Lakeside Oasis for installing pavers in utilitarian the ideal backdrop for their new spaces like driveways and home. The picturesque vistas Paul and Kathy Easley walkways bring luxury to the area were certain to inspire endless at a fraction of the cost presumed. possibilities. Through their own experience, they learned that pavers on the pool Kathy and Paul made a deck result in excellent drainage, number of enhancements and eliminate the resurfacing and upgrades to their home’s repainting that concrete required, interior and present a fresh, contemporary Over time, they realized the aesthetic. space was well-designed, but Within just a few days, the the concrete flooring and pool transformation of the pool and interior needed to be updated and decking was complete, and new refreshed. lights were installed on the pool “I was spending a lot of time cage’s vertical support bars. The trying to maintain and repair the lighting’s upward and downward older concrete,” says Paul. illumination highlights the entire Drainage can be a problem pool area and reflects in the water on concrete decking because like falling stars. excess water accumulates after “I didn’t want to see any wires heavy rains and adversely affects anywhere,” says Paul. “So they the finish, resulting in repeated Photo Credit: Paul Easley ran the wiring inside the pool cage resurfacing and repainting. ABOVE—Special pool lighting enhances twilight and evening vistas structure.” When the Easleys noticed a Lighting was also installed neighbor across the lake having outside the pool cage to illuminate pool and decking work done, they palms and fruit trees. The pool visited the neighbor to learn more cage was painted, rescreened, about pool decking options. They and new stainless steel bolts were wanted to see firsthand if that type installed to prevent rusting within of renovation would be the best the enclosure. direction to take. They loved what The enhanced pool became they saw. even more inviting—an Paul and Kathy knew they had immaculate, outdoor living haven identified the path to provide the where the Easleys and their guests aesthetic upgrade they desired. can observe nature, relax, socialize, They decided to replace older nurture their creativity, and concrete with new brick pavers, sometimes doze under the awning resurface the pool, install new for a well-deserved afternoon nap. tile and coping, and add special ABOVE—Pool and lake view with motorized, retractable awning The expanded scope of their oasis The Meadoword • February 2018 21 Easley continued Bare Walls Come to Life in the project better complements and coordinates with the house paint Hands of Artist and Designer and decor. The new lighting inside the pool cage and around the trees and foliage beyond the pool cage Danielle Glaysher softly illuminate the overall view. Carlene Cobb—Assistant Editor Another fun focal point of the space is a striped awning Photo credits: Carlene Cobb It’s motorized and retractable, adding that “cabana” look to the ambience of this expansive outdoor environment.

The awning provides push- button shade on sunny afternoons when the Easleys relax and welcome the sunset, happily checking off the last item on their poolside “To Do List.”

ABOVE—Hand-painted mural turns this bare wall into a beautiful view.

For Paul and Kathy Easley, LEFT—Artist and Designer Danielle the sign on their lanai wall Glaysher, graduate of Ringling says it all.They both agree that College of Art and Design, says their beautiful oasis provides memories of her childhood in hours of enjoyment, reduces Madrid inspired her work on this upkeep, and adds value to their patio mural. home. The deck’s maintenance was substantially reduced, and the aesthetic appearance was over the Spanish countryside. The significantly improved. Most colorful butterfly and parrots flew into importantly, Paul, Kathy, and their the vision and landed, so Danielle guests are enjoying the very best painted the landscape around those their poolside oasis offers right in elements. their own backyard. Danielle is a mother of two adult children and wife of artist Papo Cobian. She has illustrated children’s What a lovely idea to transform a “The ideas came from recollections books written in English and Spanish. bare wall with a mural that is a unique, that exist in my memory—views that To experience her artwork in person, custom work of art. The mural may my heart knows,” says Danielle. visit Payne Park, Circus Park, and reveal something you feel passionate Her childhood memories of the Donna J. Steigerwaldt Children’s about or it may be a part of your life growing up in Madrid helped this Water Fountain at Bayfront Park. story. It may simply be an enchanting project come together quickly, and Her “Osprey and Nest” was recently scene that touches your heart. Danielle says it specifically depicts installed at Eloise Werlin Park beside A visual focal point, the artwork scenery she recalls from family travels. the John Ringling Causeway. can inspire conversation and “It’s going east from Madrid, toward To inquire about a free estimate storytelling with admiring guests. You the water. That’s where our family on a commissioned art project, can share as much of its history as you went for vacations. My father taught call 650-3266 or email danielle@ choose. You may decide to just smile music on the Madrid Torrejon Air inspiredartsolutions.com. and keep the secrets of the symbols in Force Base.” To view archived images of the scenery to yourself. One of the goals for the mural was Danielle’s artwork, visit Shown here is a custom, hand- to provide an interesting patio scene www.inspiredartsolutions.com or her painted mural that brings to life that is visible from inside the living Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ sweet memories of a simpler time in room, gazing through the sliding glass InspiredArtSolutions. Madrid, Spain. Artist and Designer doors. Another request was to add “Art is a reflection of the spiritual Danielle Glaysher, a graduate of The something to the narrow side wall to into the material world,” says Danielle. Ringling School of Art & Design, was carry out the theme. That is where “I believe inspiration is a divine treat contracted to create the mural in a Danielle painted an arched window that helps us to live better, more private home in The Meadows. to give the perspective of looking out fulfilling lives.” 22 The Meadoword • February 2018

LEFT to RIGHT, FRONT to BACK—Lysbeth Barnett, Jean Cochran, Kathy Easley, Marie Urso, Sonia Sutcliffe, Ann Kopreski, Vicki Robley, and Annik Coudert

Even though the mercury dipped through high school in an effort to to bring us one of the chilliest Januarys break the cycle of violence. in recent memory, the Craft Group For more information, visit members still felt a warm glow. www.sparcc.net. In December, we had accepted an Resurrection House is a invitation to bring some of our crafts to faith-based, day resource center for the DeSoto Palms Holiday Celebration. the homeless that provides showers, This gave the assisted living residents A caring community steps up restrooms, laundry, counseling, a chance to shop for gifts between Liz Barnett medical treatment, food, clothing, carols. It was a wonderful day for us veterans assistance, a place to receive as we enjoyed the festivities, chatted mail, telephones, and more. The with residents, and saw how the things center serves about 50,000 client we made brightened the day for these visits annually as volunteers, and staff shoppers. provide services as a bridge from The warm glow persisted as we despair to dignity. began January by welcoming returning For more information, visit seasonal residents, planning new www.resurrectionhousesarasota.org. projects, and getting right to work on The Haven is an enclave our #1 New Year’s Resolution—make providing a wide range of services to more greeting cards! We sold out of individuals of all ages with disabilities. almost every type of card before the Its preschool program provides early end of the Craft Sale in November. We intervention and therapies for children realized we were all needed to increase from infancy through age five who production to meet future demand. have developmental and physical Of course, cards were just one disabilities. Students with special needs of the many items our hard-working can complete a vocationally oriented group created, and card sales were high school program there and receive just one of the reasons for the sale’s Charites receiving donations (LEFT to RIGHT)—Brad Jones, The Haven; assistance in transitioning to work or success. It wouldn’t have happened Brandi Ezell, SMART; Mary Ellen Mancini, SPARCC; Elizabeth Wildhack, post-secondary education. without The Meadows residents who Baby Basics; Bill Wilson, Resurrection House. Craft Group members Haven Industries provides came to shop, the support of the MCA pictured are Vicki Robley, Jean Cockran, Marie Urso, Ann Kopreski, and vocational training and work staff, Board of Directors, and The Sharon Godlewski (FISH of Sarasota not pictured) opportunities, and its Community Meadoword, which provided publicity Employment Services assists for the sale and news of our activities ensures happier, healthier babies. and at-risk girls from kindergarten to individuals in securing employment throughout the year. For more information, visit middle school as well as veterans and from local employers. The Haven On January 11, we gathered at www.babybasicssarasota.org. their families. In addition, a therapeutic currently has five group homes for 40 the MCA Board of Directors meeting FISH of Sarasota is an all- Carriage Driving Program is offered adults with additional housing and a to present checks totaling $7,000 volunteer organization that provides for individuals with cerebral palsy and senior center planned. to six local charities that serve our transportation to medical appointments others who are unable to ride horses. For more information, visit community. As each check was for individuals in need. The drivers For more information, visit www.communityhaven.org. presented, we were moved by the receive no compensation, other than www.smartriders.org. The Craft Group would again like thought of the impact of their work, goodwill and the satisfaction of helping SPARCC (Safe Place and to express its appreciation for and we think that you, too, will feel a others who would be unable to reach Rape Crisis Center) provides state- your support of the craft sale warm glow as you read about the good needed medical services without FISH. certified domestic violence and sexual these organizations do. Drivers are always needed. If you are assault services including a hotline, This annual event enables Baby Basics is an all-volunteer interested in becoming a volunteer crisis counseling, hospital and court us to contribute to these worthy group that provides diapers and driver, call the FISH answering service advocacy, and an emergency shelter organizations, which are making a real kindness for families of the working at 941-953-5838. with family rooms for mothers with difference in our community. Because poor who do not receive government SMART (Sarasota Manatee children, rooms for single women to of you, lives will change. assistance. Diapers are distributed Association for Riding Therapy) share, and a separate area for men. If you would like to be part of the monthly to the families by the group’s provides a therapeutic Riding Program The organization conducts community group that creates crafts for next year’s “diaper ladies,” whose interest and for close to 700 individuals a year. Day awareness and education programs sale, please join us on Wednesdays encouragement strengthens ties to programs are provided for children on violence prevention/healthy from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the MCA the community for these struggling on the autism spectrum, women relationships, programs for athletic Community Center. families; a sufficient supply of diapers undergoing treatment for breast cancer, teams and students from elementary If you can glue, we want you! The Meadoword • February 2018 23 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

Old Age remember his name so I could tell her friend and a biology professor at when you’re trying to find things like to watch for him in a new Lincoln [car] Marshall, confessed at the big faculty misplaced car keys. Faulty memory is Matthew McConaughey! It took television commercial. lunch table in the Student Union that, just one of the things we have to deal me a day and a half to think of his At age 75, I am having occasional because he was getting old, he was with as we age. name. Despite his having been one trouble coming up with names and having trouble coming up with the It took me an hour to remember of the stars of 2006 film, We Are some words quickly, despite being able right words during his lectures. that Smoky Burgess was the catcher Marshall, about the 1970 airplane to name the entire starting line-ups of I immediately said, “Ralph you on the 1960 Pirates. Any day now, I crash that killed 75 people, including the 1954 Cleveland Indians and the weren’t that good even when you were expect a call from Ralph, and he will the entire Marshall University football 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates. I know that a young.” That threw the entire table into say, “Bob, your memory was not that team. The film premiered in quirky memory is sometimes the result gales of laughter because we knew that good even when you were young.” Huntington, West Virginia. of aging. I first became aware of this in Ralph had a great sense of humor and In the story that follows, Vic McConaughey came to the premier, the 1990s when Ralph Taylor, could take a joke. But the inability to Pathe and “Cranky Franky,” a chance and we saw him at the after-party. a good remember things on a short-term acquaintance, explore decisions that He is one of Liz’s favorite actors, for basis, or even long-term, is not funny must be faced because of aging. some unknown reason. I was trying to

One of the great outdoor amenities “Do you know Cranky Franky?” I near our Toronto home is the Don Cranky asked just before I hung up. Valley East Ravine. At its southern “Oh yes, she said. “I see him end, a stroll down a long, steep hill frequently.” leads to a footpath that winds through Franky I left my number, and later that the valley, over a bridge, and along the day, Franky called. We arranged to Vic Pathe banks of the East Don River. This is a meet at the local Tim Hortons. peaceful place. Even on windy days, be proud of your unable to drive, I might prefer some As Franky entered the coffee the valley is sheltered and calm. The achievements, but I sense you are a form of assisted living. I’m thinking; shop, I was amazed at the reception he sound of the river, its waters babbling little unhappy,” I said. they will take care of me, cook my received. Some of the customers and towards Lake Ontario, adds to the “My wife died some years ago, meals, help me if I’m sick, and even most of the staff knew him. Almost ambiance of this oasis in the midst of a and I still miss her very much. I have a take me on day trips. If I wish to be everyone said, “Hi Franky,” as he busy metropolitan area. woman living in to look after me, but alone, I can stay in my room and read made his way to where I was sitting. I walk the valley, or parts of it, she is away a lot,” he said. or watch TV. But, most importantly, We shook hands, but, as he took his quite frequently. My walks are usually We continued to walk, and my new when I feel the need for company, seat, I noticed that the warm smile of uneventful, but recently, as I was acquaintance continued to talk. “My there will be people to talk to. The the earlier occasion was absent. He leaving the valley, an elderly man was son wants me to go into a retirement opportunity to chat, play cards, or seemed somewhat distant, and I sensed standing, gazing down the hill. He home, and I don’t want to go. For one take a day trip may be the difference he had trouble remembering me. We looked a little forlorn, and as I drew thing, I would have to leave Toronto between a lonely day and a quite chatted casually about the weather and closer to him, he smiled and said, because my son wants me to go to enjoyable one. This would be better a recent trip he made to Costco, but “Hello.” It’s not that common for total Smith’s Falls near Ottawa. I’ve lived than living alone in an empty house or conversation was somewhat awkward. strangers to speak in a large city like here and had my business here; I don’t condo,” I said. Eventually, I tried to pick up Toronto. want to leave,” he said. “I’ll have to think about that. I on our earlier conversation, but “How are you today?” I asked. “Can’t you persuade your son to hadn’t really thought about it that his memory was sketchy. He could “Oh, not very well,” he replied. find you a place in Toronto?” I asked. way,” said Franky. remember the period as the war ended. “Are you not feeling well?” I “Well, it’s not just the location,” he I was quite fascinated by Franky He had lived in Pilsen, a town in asked. said, “I really don’t want to be in that and by his life story, which he had Germany near the Czech border. Times “I’m okay, but I’m getting old,” he kind of place. I am used to doing what poured out in a matter of minutes. He were tough and food was very scarce. said. I like, when I like.” and I are of similar vintage. We were When the American forces arrived, “Isn’t that better than the “Do you drive?” I asked. both children during World War II. they were very good to the people, alternative?” I responded. “Oh no. I had to give up my While I was hustled to the shelters but when they left, living conditions He chuckled and said, “I suppose I license some time ago,” he replied. during enemy air raids in England, deteriorated. He didn’t think his mother really shouldn’t complain because I’ve By this time, we were walking and he may have had similar experiences had accompanied him to Canada, but had a good life.” chatting as if we’d known each other during the Allied bombing of his he wasn’t sure. As for the retirement “Are you not still enjoying life?” I for years, but I didn’t even know his homeland. We probably each had facility in Smith’s Falls, he said he had asked. name. “I’m Vic,” I said, extending my relatives fighting on opposite sides, never heard of the place. This was not “I suppose I am, but I’m finding it hand. He shook my hand firmly. but here we were, 70-odd years later, one of Franky’s better days. harder these days,” he said. “They call me Cranky Franky,” he looking back on the good times since We quickly moved back to more We chatted for a few moments and said with a smile. the war ended. Franky had a warm, general conversation, and Franky as I resumed my walk, he joined me. “Cranky Franky? Is that because engaging personality, and clearly he became more relaxed. But all was not “I’m glad you’ve had a good life,” I you fixed crank shafts as a mechanic or loved to chat. It would be interesting well; there was sadness in his eyes, said. “People of our generation have are you really cranky?” I asked. to hear more, particularly about his and he was frustrated by his failing lived in good times.” “Oh no, for some reason they’ve war-time experiences. As we parted, memory. As we left the coffee shop, “That’s true. I came here from called me that for years. If I’m cranky we exchanged phone information, Franky set off towards his condo Germany soon after the war ended,” now, it’s because it’s not so easy being agreeing to meet over coffee in the building, and I walked home saddened he replied. “My mother and I were in 85,” said Franky. near future. and disappointed. a displaced persons camp, and they “Maybe you need more I was away for the next few weeks, I now understood why Franky said let us come to Canada. It was the best companionship. Have you thought but when I returned to Toronto, I tried he found life harder these days and thing that could have happened to seriously about retirement home to phone Franky. To my dismay, I had that it’s not so easy being 85 years old. us. I became a mechanic. I worked living?” I said misplaced his number. I checked the He told of his life with such clarity long hours and made good money. “Yes, I don’t like the idea at all,” Internet directory and an old print and conviction, that I failed to fully Eventually, I bought a car dealership said Franky emphatically. directory without success. Finally, I appreciate his memory challenges. I on the Danforth, and when I sold it, I “For what it’s worth, I don’t think phoned the management office of his remember him fondly. I hope we meet bought each of my kids a house.” it would be so bad. I’ve tentatively condo building, but they had no record again in the spring. In the meantime, I “Sounds great to me. You must concluded that if I’m ever alone and of a resident with his last name. hope he finds peace of mind. 24 The Meadoword • February 2018 “Sweets for the Sweetest” on Valentine’s Day Join us for a NEXT BLOOD DRIVE Valentine’s Day Social to FEB 8 • 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM Meet and Greet Meadows Residents BLOOD PLATELET DRIVE for Community Spirit FEB 15 • 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM Wednesday, February 14 9:00 – 10:30 am For more information about donating Meadows Community Center platelets or to schedule an appointment, contact Lisa Fratoni at 941-917-0142 Garden Room For questions regarding whole blood Coffee donations, contact Katie Hermann Assorted Juices at 941-954-1600 & Sweet Nibbles Door prizes awarded! RSVP, 377-2300 by February 9

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RSVP by February 22 • 377-2300 SPONSORED BY Aviva— A Campus for Senior Life The Meadoword • February 2018 25 News from The Meadows Country Club

Honoring the Men and Women Feb/Mar Events Golf Call The Golf Pro Shop for Information 378-5153 of our Uniformed Services Feb 2—Mixed Pairs Scotch Scramble, Golf 12:30 pm; Dinner 5:00 pm Feb 4—Guest Day Where: In The Meadows at the Corner Feb 6—Titleist Demo Day, Meadows Driving Range, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm of Weybridge & Honore Feb 7—Mulligans & Martinis, 3:30 pm Golf; 4:30 pm Cocktails Feb 8—Think Pink, Golf 10:00 am; Lunch 12:30 pm When: President’s Day — 2/19/18 Feb 11—Mixed Pairs Valentines, Golf 12:30 pm; Dinner 5:00 pm Rain Date — 2/20/18 Feb 13—LGA Mrs. Ryder’s Folly, Golf 12:30 pm; Dinner 5:00 pm Feb 17—Barrett Nichols Golf 8:00 am; Lunch 12:00 pm Time: 11:00 am Feb 20—LGA Club Ch ampionship, Golf 8:15 am Feb 20—Merchandise Expo, Regency Room, 5:00 pm Feb 23—Callaway Demo Day, Meadows Driving Range, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CEREMONY TO INCLUDE: Feb 27—LGA Club Ch ampionship, Golf 8:15 am; Lunch 12:30 pm • Presentation of Colors by V.F.W. Post 3233 Color Guard Mar 2—4 Meadows Men’s & Women’s Club Championship Mar 3—Guest Day • Participation by the Ladies Auxiliary, V.F.W Post 3233 Mar 6—LGA Member Guest, Golf 8:30 am; Lunch 2:30 pm • Participation by members of the Sarasota Military  Mar 7—Mulligans & Martinis, 3:30 pm Golf; 4:30 pm Cocktails Military Academy Mar 7—Srixon/Cleveland Demo Day, Meadows Driving Range, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm • Guest speaker—LTC Robin Livingston, Ed.D., Head of School, Mar 11—Mixed pairs St. Pats Day, Golf 12:30 pm; Dinner 5:00 pm Sarasota Military Academy High School Campus Mar 17—MGA St. Pats, Golf 8:00 am; Lunch 12:00 pm • Wreath Presentation by military, police & fire personnel Mar 20—PGA Conversations & Cocktails • Playing of Taps Mar 25—Canada Day, Golf 12:30 pm; Dinner 5:00 pm • Knights of Columbus Honor Guard Mar 30—Mixed pairs Scotch Scramble, Golf 12:30 pm; Dinner 5:00 pm • National Anthem sung by Weybridge resident Carol O’Donovan Tennis Call The Tennis Pro Shop for Information 378-5265 Feb 3—Guest day All Are Invited! Feb 7—Courts & Cocktails, Tennis 3:30 pm; Cocktails 4:30 pm First Responders in attendance are asked to wear their uniforms; Feb 10—Valentines’ Fast Four Doubles RR, 11:00 am Veterans are asked to wear their hats, ribbons & awards Feb 12—17 Meadows USTA Super Senior Grand Prix Refreshments will be served. Bring your lawn chairs! Feb 20—USTA Players Party, Pool Deck 4:30 pm Feb 20—24 Club Mixed Doubles Championships Mar 3—Think Pink Ladies RR & Luncheon Mar—4 Guest Day Mar 7—Courts & Cocktails, Tennis 3:30 pm; Cocktails 4:30 pm Mar 17—St. Patrick’s Day Fast-4 Doubles RR, 11:00 am Mar 20 thru 24—Bob Leisenring Memorial Day Doubles Championships Mar 24—Super Saturday Doubles Finals Dining & Social Call for Reservations 378-2135 Feb 1—Trivia Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm Feb 6—Book Club, Board Room, 11:00 am Feb 6—Speakers Bureau, Regency Room, 4:00 pm Feb 9—Monthly Member Social, FVL Patio, 5:00 pm Feb 10—Valentines Dinner Dance, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Feb 14—Valentines Specials, Fountain View Lounge, 5:00 pm Feb 15—Seafood Night, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Feb 22—Wine & Dine, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Mar 1—Trivia Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm Mar 6—Book Club, Board Room, 11:00 am Mar 8—Mediterranean Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm Mar 9—Monthly Member Social, FVL Patio, 5:00 pm Mar 13—Speakers Bureau, Regency Room, 4:00 pm Mar 17—St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Mar 22—Wine & Dine, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Mar 24—Mystery Night, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Mar 28—High Tea Luncheon, Regency Room, 12:00 pm Mar 31—Seder, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Fitness Activities Call for more details 371-6000 x 228 Water Aerobics—Mon, Wed & Fri , 11:30 am (weather permitting) Balance classes Tue’s 9:30 am & Fri’s 12:30 & 1:00 pm; space limited, registration required; contact Rebecca or Penelope at the fitness center for fees & availability Yoga—Beginner/Relaxed, Mon’s 4:00 pm & “Mindful Movements” 5:30 pm; $12 member fee & member guest; $17 cash, nonmember fee Slow Flow Yoga—Wed 10:00 am; $12 member & guests; $17 cash nonmember Sports Yoga—Tue’s 4:30 pm & Thu’s 9:30 am; $12 member & guests; $17 cash nonmember Stretch & Tone—Tue’s & Thu’s, 8:30 am; free with fitness privileges NEW TPI Golf Fitness Classes—Mon’s 12:30 pm & Wed’s 11:30 am; $20.00 members; $25 nonmembers (if space is available) Tai Chi—Mon’s, 10:00 am; limited class size; contact Crystal for fees and to reserve your spot Activities in the Dickens Center Ladies Bridge—1st & 3rd Wed & 2nd & 4th Fri, 1:00 pm; sign up on podium in Dickens lobby. Men’s Bridge—Every Tue 1:00 pm; call Bill at 379-7955 to sign up. Mahjong—Every Fri 9:30 am to noon; call Dotty at 342-9890 to sign up. Water colors (by appointment only)—Thu’s 9:30 am; contact Carolyn, 366-2866; $30 class fee. 26 The Meadoword • February 2018 Music Mondays Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning holds performances and Lively Conversations through March 26

The Monday Music sessions February 26—Daniel Jordan, are informal performances and perhaps the best-known violinist in lively conversations with renowned Sarasota, has been concertmaster of performers and conductors. Morning the Sarasota Orchestra since 1998. He sessions, hosted by Edward Alley, are plays a special Guarneri violin on 10:30 am, Church of the Palms, 3224 loan from the Steinwachs Family Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota. Afternoon Foundation and demonstrates what sessions, hosted by Dr. Joseph Holt and makes it so special. Robert Sherman, are 3:00 pm at Venice March 5—Narek Arutyunian, a Presbyterian Church, 825 The Rialto 25-year-old clarinetist, was already an in Venice. To purchase tickets, $10 a international prize winner at the age session, visit www.sillsarasota.org. For of 16. He has performed to vast praise more information, call 365-6404. around the world. The Meadows Chorus February 5—Nathan Lee, March 12—Jenny Kim-Godfrey, pianist, began playing the piano at featured with the Gloria Musicae Come Sing With Us age six and made his orchestral debut Singers (now Choral Artists of at age nine. At 15, he won first prize Sarasota) on different occasions, has in the 2016 Young Concert Artists her first solo appearance with Music SPRING REHEARSALS International Auditions as well as 14 Mondays. other prestigious prizes. March 19—Jamie Bernstein, February 12—Justino Díaz daughter of Leonard Bernstein, at St. James United Methodist starred with Leontyne Price in the a musician, music commentator, opening performance of the new MET writer, and radio personality, returns Church in Lincoln Center and has sung all in commemoration of her father’s 2049 Honore Ave over the world, including in Franco centennial year to share his work. Zeffirelli’s movie of Verdi’sOtello and March 26—Ashu has a For more information, Callas Forever. trailblazing career as the first and only contact Becki or Paul Felten February 19—John Miller, full-time concert saxophone soloist, principal bass player of the Sarasota defying conventions by winning 941-724-9589 Orchestra for 25 years, shares international awards and competitions Visit our website www.meadowschorus.org witty observations about music and traditionally won by pianists and performance. violinists. Casting Clinic February 17, 2018 Starts 9:00 am • Concludes, Noon The MCA Community Center grounds near the Pickleball Courts Conducted by the MANGROVE COAST FLY FISHERS Open to ANYONE interested in Fly Casting Encouraged to Attend Meadows Residents Welcome! THE DAY’S EVENTS • Fly Casting, 9:00 am-Noon Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers • Fly Fishing from a Kayak Demonstration Steve Gibson, Southern Drawl Kayak Fishing www.kayakfishingsarasota.com • Vendor Booths with the Latest Fly Rods Available for Test Casting CB’s Saltwater Outfitters • Compound Boardshop, Economy Tackle • West Wall Outfitters The Meadoword • February 2018 27 iTN SunCoast Event at The Meadows Country Club Shines a light on preventing loneliness

On December 5, iTN SunCoast, a local nonprofit transportation service for people who are 60 or older and adults with visual impairments, featured social psychologist Dr. Richard Luker at its 2nd Annual Come Ride With Us! community awareness and fundraising program at The Meadows Country Club. Dr. Luker is known for his studies showing how important it is for elderly people to stay engaged and active for optimal health, happiness and longevity. More than 125 people attended. This new program addresses social isolation by connecting older adults with each other and with fun, enriching Dr. Richard Luker, keynote speaker events and programs throughout the Photo credit: Barney Sack local community. Proceeds benefit the iTN anyone who is 60 or over and adults SunCoast’s Let’s Go Places, a new with visual impairments. Rides are program that addresses social isolation available for any reason, 24 hours a by connecting older adults with each day, seven days a week to anywhere other and opportunities to attend within Sarasota and ManateeCounties. enriching programs throughout the Transportation is provided by trained local community. volunteers and paid drivers. More than About iTNSunCoast 15,000 rides were provided in 2017. iTN SunCoast, is located at1704 North A local non-profit organization Honore in Sarasota. that provides comfortable, convenient, For more information, visit www. and affordable transportation to itnsuncoast.org or call 364-7530. 28 The Meadoword • February 2018 Doing Brings Love and Hope Connecting the Dots to Health and Happiness NEEDED— Stacy Prouty—Boomers and Beyond Research HELPING Arthur Lerman—iTN SunCoast Executive Director HANDS! “We all need something to do, someone or something to Do you enjoy love and something to hope for” — From Keep Moving: photography? and Other Tips and Truths About Aging by Dick Van Appreciate the Art of Photography? Dyke, age 92 Like working with people to make things happen? How can we “connect the The MCA Photo Committee dots” that keep us on the path of a is looking for residents interested in joining the happier, healthier, long life? How do we maximize the quality of our team to help pull together and work at the longevity? According to the Social MCA Photo Competitions Security Administration, if you are Photo experience is a plus but not necessary 65 today, you can expect to live to Call the MCA at 377-2300 85 years of age or beyond. In December, a group of 125 people interested in combating social isolation and loneliness you can build friendships and gathered in Sarasota to listen to other opportunities that didn’t The Meadows 2018 social psychologist Dr. Richard exist before. Some face-to-face Luker speak at a luncheon event. connections have been replaced 36th Annual Amateur Dr. Luker studies trends in leisure with social networking, offering time and perceptions about vitality ways to deepen relationships and Community Photo Show and aging. iTN SunCoast, hosted decrease loneliness. For AMATEUR Photographers and Camera Buffs: the event. Finding or reconnecting with a Dr. Luker quoted Dick Van friend from high school or college Limited to Meadows Residents & Family Members Dyke’s book, Keep Moving: And is now easier than ever. And what & Meadows Staff & Family Members Other Tips and Truths About about the joy of keeping up with Aging, emphasizing that doing is the day-to-day happenings in a Sponsored by The Meadows Community Association vital because it leads to love, hope, grandchild’s life? Technology and a purposeful life. Dr. Luker’s makes our lives bigger and better Sat & Sun, Feb 24 & 25, 2018 research concludes that inertia is as long as we keep in mind that it the precursor for loneliness and is not a replacement for spending 10:00 am to 3:00 pm its adverse mental, emotional and time with people. physical effects. “Let’s Go Places” Reject inertia and keep on doing We are lucky to have resources In concept, it might seem to help people get out and do simple to just keep doing, but things. It starts with the desire to there are many reasons we may prevent your world from shrinking. become inert—retirement, health At iTN SunCoast, a local challenges, loss of a loved one, and non-profit that provides rides to financial concerns—to name a few. older adults and those with vision We tend to live further apart impairments, a new service called than families in past generations. “Let’s Go Places” connects seniors Most families are smaller and more with each other and fun things to Judging will be “People’s Choice” mobile. Few live in the same town do in the local community. Choose for generations. It takes a concerted from a calendar of events including by visitors over the two-day show effort to find ways of connecting restaurants, shopping venues, and prizes will be awarded… that lead to doing, love, and classes, theaters, and more. Added hope. Choosing to keep on doing, to that is the convenience of door- 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place in each category of COLOR regardless of life’s challenges and to-door ride sharing. To learn more, & BLACK/WHITE. A Best of Show will also be awarded. transitions, is a mindset and a habit call 941-364-7530. • Open to amateur photographers who are Meadows residents, MCA staff & their family worth cultivating. Take advantage Important resources for people members. Professional photography is not allowed. of resources that help you develop who may be lonely or socially • Entry fee, $6.00 each entry, with a maximum of 5 entries in each category. Make a more active life that is less prone isolated include: checks payable to the MCA. Forms and requirements are available at the MCA to loneliness at any age. • AARP Foundation, Brigham-Young University www.Connect2Affect.org • Entries must originate from a photograph taken by the entrant and may not incorporate researchers conclude that • Area Agency on Aging of SW any element produced by another person. A Black & White entry must not have loneliness increases risk of Florida, Eldercare Hotline, any other color incorporated into the print. The photographer’s name and print title premature death in older adults by 866-473-5337 cannot appear on the front side of the print. Prints can be computerized and enhanced. 26 percent, so it is imperative to • Senior Connection Center, • Prints must be unframed and mounted on 16” x 20” black or white matting boards, 3/16: discover ways to stay connected Eldercare Hotline, 800-963-5337 maximum thickness. Foam core is allowed. No front matting or hangers. and engaged. • Age Friendly Sarasota, www.agefriendlysarasota.org Entry dates Resources for doing, connecting Feb 2 and Feb 3 • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and staying engaged • The Friendship Centers “Friendship At Home,” The Meadows Community Center Technology brings us www. friendshipcenters.org 2004 Longmeadow • Sarasota, FL 34235 • 377-2300 Facebook, Skype, Instagram, • iTNSunCoast, “Let’s Go The MCA is not responsible for loss or damage to a photograph. Pick up prints at the MCA Community Match, Stitch and many more Places!” www.itnsuncoast.org. Center from February 28 through March 31 during business hours. social media platforms where The Photo Show Committee will dispose of prints not picked up by March 31, 2018. The Meadoword • February 2018 29

Twenty-Fifth Annual MCA “Concert in the Celebration of Fine Arts March 17 and 18 • 10:00 am–4:00 pm Park” MCA Community Center • 2004 Longmeadow Sunday, February 25 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the MCA 2004 Longmeadow

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Pickleball Schedule Beginner = BEG Intermediate = INT Advanced = ADV TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 7:00 am 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am INT BEG INT BEG ADV BEG INT 9:30 am INT BEG INT BEG ADV BEG INT 10:00 am INT BEG INT BEG ADV BEG INT 10:30 am INT BEG INT BEG ADV BEG INT 11:00 am INT BEG INT BEG ADV BEG INT Presidents Day 11:30 am INT BEG INT BEG ADV BEG INT 12:00 pm February 19 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm BEG INT BEG & INT INT & ADV BEG & INT 3:30 pm BEG INT BEG & INT INT & ADV BEG & INT MEMOIRS 4:00 pm BEG INT BEG & INT INT & ADV BEG & INT 4:30 pm BEG INT BEG & INT INT & ADV BEG & INT Group meets 5:00 pm 5:30 pm the first and 6:00 pm 6:30 pm third Mondays 7:00 pm of the month, NOTE: First Thursday & Friday every month, January through April, from 9:00 am to noon are for organized instructional clinics: Offering Beginner/Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Clinics the first 10:00 am Thursday and Friday of each month. Email Ron at [email protected] to sign up for a clinic. Rationale for this schedule through April A. 9:00 am to noon is for the more “serious” BEG/INT/ADV players who like set times to play on a regular basis with others of the same ability levels. Interested?  B. 7:00 to 9:00 am, noon to 3:00 pm, and 5:00 to 7:00 pm slots are OPEN for recreational players who play less frequently and want to reserve court time to play with their own groups. OPEN play scheduled times must be Contact Bob reserved through the MCA office. One court must remain open for WALK-ON play during scheduled OPEN play. The 5:00 to 7:00 pm time will also allow for occasional “MIXERS/SOCIALS.” These times will attract more participants, have additional interaction, and create interest with more members of The Meadows community. or MIXERS/SOCIALS will be organized by the Pickleball Interest Group and scheduled well in advance. 371-1572 C. 3:00 to 5:00 pm is a mix of both. [email protected] 30 The Meadoword • February 2018 Sing for Your Life: A Story of Race, Music, and Family Success in the face of adversity

Sing For Your Life: A Story of Race, Music, and Family is the 2018 selection for Sarasota County’s popular “One Book, One Community” program, sponsored by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Daniel Bergner’s Sing For Your Life: A Story of Race, Music and Family details a young black man’s journey from violence and despair to become a star with New York’s Metropolitan Opera. It is the inspiring true story of Ryan Speedo Green and his beginnings from a difficult childhood and juvenile detention to a life full of hope and dreams fulfilled. Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources Director Sarabeth Kalajian say the book connecting the area’s diverse mix inspires with the story’s universal of residents. themes of achieving success in the The program has recognized face of adversity. local authors as well as world- “The purpose of the ‘One renowned writers. Each summer, Book, One Community’ program is a committee selects the “One not only to encourage discovery of Book” title, then hosts a public new literary voices, but to inspire,” event with the author and readers. says Kalajian. “This true story, as This celebration includes follow- written by Daniel Bergner, is an up programs at Sarasota County empowering reminder of what can libraries and other venues. be accomplished when you refuse Anyone can participate in to accept your circumstances and “One Book One Community” by reach for something greater.” attending a library or community The One Book concept was event or hosting a book discussion created in 1996 to help foster group. a shared love of reading by To register for these events encouraging everyone within a and learn more about how to community to read and discuss the participate, contact the Sarasota same book concurrently. Sarasota County Contact Center. Visit County introduced its One Book www.onebooksarasota.com or call program in 2003 as a way of 861-5000.

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The DeSoto Sisterhood of the of the night happens when each Crown is working with the Tim and every guest is crowned king Nathan Benderson Park Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine or queen of the prom, receiving event on Saturday, February 9, a crown of their own to keep as a 2018 Events & Programming at Bayside Community Church memento of the enchanted evening. East Bradenton campus to provide DeSoto Sisterhood of the Feb 9 to March 5—Circus Sarasota Winter Show, visit www.circusarts.org an unforgettable prom night Crown members are currently Feb 10, 4:00 pm—NBP Movie Night, Sleepless in Seattle experience for people who are 14 collecting donations for individuals Feb 17, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm—American Youth Cup and older and have special needs. who do not have appropriate attire Feb 17, 8:30 to 11:30 am—Superhero 5K and Fun Run—Bridge A Life, Foster Care The prom night is also held in and cannot afford to purchase it. Awareness Event “Even Superman needed foster parents!” other churches all over the world. If you have any of the following Feb 23 to 25, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm—Sarasota Invitational Regatta Every guest of Night to Shine items, please consider donating ONGOING PROGRAMS at NATHAN BENDERSON PARK enters this complimentary event them for this meaningful event: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235 on a red carpet surrounded by • For girls—ball gowns, cocktail • ChiWalking a cheering crowd and friendly dresses or any other style of party • Brats Club—Play with a Purpose Winter 2018, Floor 4 in Finish Tower paparazzi. dresses appropriate for a prom • Rowing—Learn to row! 101 and 201 courses as well as private lessons Once inside, guests receive • For boys—suits, ties, bow ties, • Dragon Boat Paddling—101 and 201 courses the royal treatment including dress shirts, tuxedos • Rollerblading—Private rollerblade lessons with a certified rollerblading coach hair and makeup stations, shoe Donations are gratefully • RC Sailboating—Sarasota Model Yacht Club meets at the Nathan Benderson Park shining stations, corsages and accepted at the MCA Community North Lake (south of the UTC Mall) in the fall, winter and spring boutonnieres, a karaoke room and, Center, 2004 Longmeadow, • Rowing and Dragon Boat Paddling are great team building opportunities of course, dancing. The highlight through February 7. For more information about events, up-to-date program scheduling, and pricing information, visit www.NathanBendersonPark.org VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com 32 The Meadoword • February 2018 Choral Artists of Sarasota “Carmina Burana in Motion,” February 3 is a feast for the senses

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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. SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES HELP WANTED CARING HOME HEALTH AIDE: COMPETENT, CARING HOME CLEAN AND SHINY HOMES: EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS Excellent local references. 15 CARE ASSISTANCE. Consistent, Licensed, insured and bonded. OFFERING work for Valentine’s years experience (10 years at the loyal, dependable. 15 years Residential, Commercial and Day on 2/13 & 2/14. Chocolate Sarasota Bay Club). Thorough experience. We provide personal Rental cleaning. Reliable, friendly dippers, prep fruit, or Delivery and dependable. Good-natured grooming, meal prep, light and professional service at Drivers. 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Licensed. home, dog walks, vet visits, pet/ Join us at the table of the Lord: personal errands. Also providing PALMS, OAK TREES, STORM CLEAN-UP AND MAKEOVERS! Saturday Vigils: 4:30 & 7:00pm CHI WALKING AT THE transportation to doctor, grocery REFRESH YOUR BEDS! NOW IS Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00am MEADOWS Meadows Residents store, SRQ airport, groomer. Only - ChiWalking® - is an exciting THE TIME! Do you need an extra & 6:00pm Our parish offers Great rates! Bonded & Insured. set of hands? Let us help with opportunities for faith enrichment, approach to health, fitness and Debbie 284-5088. well being through the practice of your garden beds and landscaping Bible study, and prayer. We also needs; Mowing and Lawn Care, walking. Benefits are: Increased WAGGING TAILS SRQ: Dog have lively social activities such Plants and Flowers, Annuals, mobility: reduction or elimination walker serving The Meadows. as bingo, trivia, and pancake Perennials, Palms, and Oak Trees, of pain; improved posture; Haley Brockett (941) 879-5850. breakfasts. 2929 Bee Ridge Rd. Planting, Pruning, Trimming, near Tuttle Ave. strengthening of core muscles; FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR Mulching, Clean-Up, Courtyards, improved balance and loosening of COMPUTER, IPAD, Kindle, or Patios, Lanai, Pots? No job is SAINT JAMES UMC 2049 N. joints. Resident, Sue McGregor, Smartphone? Call Dave--The too small! Combine services and Honore Sarasota. Worship ChiWalking® Certified Instructor, Patient Trainer-- for in-home help save $$. Call/text: 941-400-0431 10:00 am on Sunday. Worship offers a free introductory session, with any of your devices. Training, or email: [email protected], 6:30 pm on Wednesday. Small WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY troubleshooting, even help website: www.gardensbyallison. Groups Sunday, Wednesday and 7 and MARCH 7, 2018 - 10-- com. shopping for the right product. Call Thursday. www.saintjamesumc.org 11 am at the MCA sports field 941-404-5585 for help from The SEAMSTRESS: Experienced for more information. parking lot. Please make sure Patient Trainer. seamstress, reasonably priced, cars have appropriate parking excellent work. Call Lois at sticker, available at MCA Office. PROFESSIONAL WINDOW 9 07- 0177. Missed an issue of Pre-registration appreciated – call CLEANING-15 flat windows Sue 941-200-1221 or email sue@ $59, 20 flat windows $79, 30 flat INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMIZED The Meadoword? walkwithsue.net. windows $115. Extra 10% Senior CARE: Customized Care Plans for Find it on the Internet! Non-Medical and Medical needs. discount, free ceiling fans (3), Go to… APRIL FRESH CLEANING AND Professional assisting with Doctors HOME STAGING. “Professional vanity mirrors (2). 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Long time TRANSPORTATION needs? Meadows resident. Experienced. TILE-TILE-TILE: Professional CLASSIFIED ADS Let Me Help! We have your Reasonable rates. References. ceramic & porcelain tile installation and sales. Free estimates, many ride whenever and wherever Call Kate 371-6862. GET RESULTS! you require. Shopping, errands, Meadows references. Call Neil ARNIE’S SCREENING SERVICE: 726-3077 appointments, etc. Helping your Just $4.00 for the Meadows neighbors since 2009. Rescreening all types of Call Amy Zeusler at 941-364-8071. enclosures. Pool cages, patios, first 10 words lanais, windows and doors. Using Get Your Business TAX PREPARATION BY CPA. and 10 cents per only quality materials. No job too Out There with a Meadows resident. Will make large or small. For free estimate word thereafter house calls. 941-379-6400. call 941-993-4023. Meadoword DONNA’S HOUSECLEANING: ARNIE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE: Cooking, shampooing and outer Certified Home Inspector, all Display Ad! Place your areas. Call 941-928-1889. phases of home repairs, wholesale For More Information, DOG SITTING: In my home. distributor of walk-in bathtubs, and ad today! Close-by, reasonable. Call Sue to no job too small. Call me first 941- Call the MCA Office, discuss 217-6831. 993-4023, licensed and insured. 377-2300 Call 377-2300 40 The The Meadoword • February 2018

MeCommunityad Events—All Eventso are atw the MCA ord Community Events—All Events are at the MCA Community Center unless noted otherwise AssemblyAssembly of PropertyProperty OwnersOwners FebruaryJanuary 18,21, 7:00 4:00 pm pm Pat Trefz, Founder and Owner Outside Productions international (OPi) at the MCA Community Center DELEGATES—SIGN IN ON ARRIVAL Open to all Meadows residents

MCA 36th Annual Community Photography Show Feb 24-25, 2018 Entry Receiving Feb 2 and 3 • 9:00 am–1:00 pm Bring Entries to the MCA Community Center 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota • 377-2300 Concert in the Park Betty Comora’s “Happy Jazz Band” Sunday, February 25 • 1:30-3:30 pm in the Rear Garden of The Meadows  Community Center

SUNCOAST BLOOD BRIDGE 12:30 pm PHOTO RECEIVING BANK MEET & GREET 9:00 am-1:00 pm 4:00 -6:00 pm PHOTO RECEIVING February 9:00 am-1:00 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am STANDARDS 3:00 pm CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD DRIVE BRIDGE 12:30 pm 7:00 am -1:30 pm MEMOIRS 10:00 am FINANCE 10:00 am BOARD OF SAFETY 2:00 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm DIRECTORS 1:00 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am ELECTION DAY CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD PLATELET BRIDGE 12:30 pm MANGROVE COAST (Hours District 72) DRIVE 9:00 am - FLY CASTING CLINIC MEADOWS “U” VALENTINES DAY 7:00 am-7:00 pm 1:30 pm 9:00 am-noon Michael Mendez SOCIAL 9:00-10:30 am Performance 3:00 pm, BOOK CLUB 2:00 pm Kretzmer Center at Aviva MAINTENANCE 2:30 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm PHOTO SHOW 10:00 am-3:00 pm MEMOIRS 10:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm

ASSEMBLY 4:00 pm

PHOTO SHOW MAH JONGG 9:00 am LONG RANGE CRAFTS 9:00 am 10:00 am-3:00 pm PLANNING 10:00 am MEADOWS “U” CONCERT IN THE Tour of Patriot Plaza/ PARK 1:30-3:30 pm SRQ National Cemetery 10:30 am All meetings and events are at the MCA Community Center, 2004 Longmeadow,unless otherwise noted. Daily notices are posted for room locations 40 The The Meadoword • February 2018

MeCommunityad Events—All Eventso are atw the MCA ord Community Events—All Events are at the MCA Community Center unless noted otherwise AssemblyAssembly of PropertyProperty OwnersOwners FebruaryJanuary 18,21, 7:00 4:00 pm pm Pat Trefz, Founder and Owner Outside Productions international (OPi) at the MCA Community Center DELEGATES—SIGN IN ON ARRIVAL Open to all Meadows residents

MCA 36th Annual Comunity Photography Show Feb 24-25, 2018 Entry Receiving Feb 2 and 3 • 9:00 am–1:00 pm Bring Entries to the MCA Community Center 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota • 377-2300 Concert in the Park Betty Comora’s “Happy Jazz Band” Sunday, February 25 • 1:30-3:30 pm in the Rear Garden of The Meadows  Community Center

SUNCOAST BLOOD BRIDGE 12:30 pm PHOTO RECEIVING BANK MEET & GREET 9:00 am-1:00 pm 4:00 -6:00 pm PHOTO RECEIVING February 9:00 am-1:00 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am STANDARDS 3:00 pm CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD DRIVE BRIDGE 12:30 pm 7:00 am -1:30 pm MEMOIRS 10:00 am FINANCE 10:00 am BOARD OF SAFETY 2:00 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm DIRECTORS 1:00 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am ELECTION DAY CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD PLATELET BRIDGE 12:30 pm MANGROVE COAST (Hours District 72) DRIVE 9:00 am - FLY CASTING CLINIC MEADOWS “U” VALENTINES DAY 7:00 am-7:00 pm 1:30 pm 9:00 am-noon Michael Mendez SOCIAL 9:00-10:30 am Performance 3:00 pm, BOOK CLUB 2:00 pm Kretzmer Center at Aviva MAINTENANCE 2:30 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm PHOTO SHOW 10:00 am-3:00 pm MEMOIRS 10:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm

ASSEMBLY 4:00 pm

PHOTO SHOW MAH JONGG 9:00 am LONG RANGE CRAFTS 9:00 am 10:00 am-3:00 pm PLANNING 10:00 am MEADOWS “U” CONCERT IN THE Tour of Patriot Plaza/ PARK 1:30-3:30 pm SRQ National Cemetery 10:30 am All meetings and events are at the MCA Community Center, 2004 Longmeadow,unless otherwise noted. Daily notices are posted for room locations