The Meadoword, January 2015

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MCA BOARD Notes From the OF DIRECTORS Dr. Bill Grubb, President Marvin Glusman, Vice President President’s Desk John Spillane, Treasurer By Dr. Bill Grubb—MCA President Claire Coyle, Secretary Jo Evans Joy Howes My wife Pat and I first came to golf course views. All our property in addition to or instead of a hotel Dr. Harry Shannon Marilyn Maleckas The Meadows to play golf in 1980. values benefit from the golf courses and other development on Club Joe Miller We then became homeowners in 1983. remaining beautiful. The continued property—which is why we are holding So, in the last 30-plus years, we have success of TMCC is vital to The neighborhood meetings to receive input COMMITTEES seen a lot of changes, including the Meadows community and the MCA. from our residents. These meetings are Assembly of Property Owners addition of two 18 hole golf courses, What is the solution? a most important part of the planning Ginny Coveney, Chairperson much construction, and the addition process. Marvin Glusman, Liaison of the entire Highlands area. Pat and I A possible solution to aid At the meeting on November 20, Budget and Finance chose The Meadows as a place to live the Country Club includes the 2014, many questions were asked. Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairperson because of the golf community and for construction of a hotel on Country These questions were recorded and all John Spillane, Liaison the green spaces preserved by Taylor- Club property and residences on of them were answered in question and Community Activities Woodrow. available Country Club and MCA answer packets that were distributed at Ginny Coveney, Chairperson Each year, The Meadows has properties. This solution would require the last meeting on December 8, 2014. Marvin Glusman, Liaison looked better and better because of the the rezoning of small areas of The The Q&A is been posted to MCA Emergency Preparedness quality of the professional management Meadows. This rezoning will give and TMCC Websites. We are making Dr. Harry Shannon, Chairperson of The Meadows Community the MCA flexibility for future years our best effort to communicate to all Dr. Bill Grubb, Liaison Association and The Meadows and could make the MCA and TMCC Meadows residents and to answer all Maintenance Country Club (TMCC) and because stronger financially. their questions. Jo Evans, Chairperson & Board Liaison of the many volunteers who serve on There may be other solutions Memorial Garden our many committees—Restrictions, John Spillane, Chairperson & Board Liaison Maintenance, Community Affairs, Safety, Best Kept, and others. Restrictions Bill Hoegel, Chairperson The overall community is governed ATTENTION Meadows Residents Joy Howes, Liaison by nine elected, volunteer board Safety members and TMCC Members John Spillane, Chairperson You are invited to attend Joy Howes, Liaison These members come from many professions including bankers, law “Community Conversations” on the enforcement, medical doctors, real Subscription Rates estate agents, and corporate executives. Rezoning Proposal The subscription rate for The Meadoword re- All the board members are Meadows flects a cost due to recent increases in postage, residents who desire to implement labor, and materials: January 7, 13, and 19 at the MCA USA...... $2.00 per month policies that will continue to make The Canada...... $3.50 per month Meadows a better place to live. Our Foreign...... $6.25 per month obligations as MCA Board members are to do what we think is best for the All Meadows residents would like to reserve space at one of Submission Guidelines community as a whole. We know that and members of The Meadows the meetings should call the MCA Letters to the Editor some residents will be unhappy, no Country Club are invited to meet office at 941-377-2300. • Letters must be signed and include matter what we do or fail to do. with MCA and Club staff and If you cannot attend one of these a return address. The MCA is currently strong Board member representatives to meetings and would like to discuss • Issues must be of interest to a large portion of The Meadows. financially and has adequate reserve discuss the proposed rezoning of the proposals, call 377-2300 and • Obscene or derogatory remarks will funds for the near future. In fact, our portions of The Meadows planned ask to speak to MCA Manager Len not be published. budget will decrease by one percent unit development. Smally or Assistant Manager Jay • We reserve the right to edit letters in the interest of space or to refuse for the next fiscal year beginning in There are three scheduled Brady. publication. March. meetings—Wednesday, January To speak to The Meadows Articles and Monthly Columns Meadows Country Club, a victim of 7, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm; Tuesday, Country Club General Manager We welcome submissions from our the national trend of declining January 13, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm; Doug Domino, call 941-371-6000. Meadows residents for publication in and Monday, January 19, from In addition to these meetings, The Meadoword. Articles should be membership of general interest to the community. 10:30 to 11:30 am. a community-wide neighborhood We copy edit all articles for accuracy, The MCA Board knew that The Space may be limited, workshop meeting will be held on content, style, and length and will not publish articles that contain offensive Meadows Country Club was following depending on availability of Wednesday, January 28, at 6:00 pm material or inaccurate information. Ar- this national trend and faced a problem meeting rooms, so reservations on in The Regency Room on the second ticles must be received by the posted of decreasing membership. Initially, a first-come, first-served basis are floor of The Meadows Country Club, deadline for publication in the following month’s edition. 80 percent of Meadows residents requested to attend. 3101 Longmeadow. All submissions are published at the belonged to TMCC, but now less than Individuals or groups who discretion of the Editor and the MCA. 20 percent are members. The MCA Board also realizes that TMCC needs to be strong to support property values The Meadoword Submission Deadlines** for the FEBRUARY 2015 issue: in The Meadows. Community News Source of The Meadows Initiated in 1983 Last summer, a joint committee Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Editor was formed consisting of board • New and revised display ads are due on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Publisher, MCA: Len Smally, Manager members and administration from • Camera-ready display ads are due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Editor/Designer: Mary Jo Gord Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor Advertising Manager: Mary Jo Gord both the MCA and TMCC to see Proofreaders: Kathy Gibson, how to work closer together for • Articles and columns are due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Ginny Coveney, Sandy Truman mutually beneficial goals. Among our • Letters to the Editor are due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Distribution: MCA conclusions—we live in a 40-plus- Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk year-old golf course community, and • Classifieds are due on TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION we are one community. It is not “them” 2004 Longmeadow (TMCC) versus “us” (MCA)—it’s For more information, call 377-2300 Sarasota, Florida 34235 ** NOTE: Deadlines for camera-ready ads are on or about the 10th of the month prior Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 “we.” Our community is interwoven to publication. When the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the previous business day. New advertiser ads and revised ads are due two days prior to camera-ready [email protected] with three golf courses, and the ads. Deadlines may be moved up as necessary to accommodate for production and press http://www.themeadowssarasota.org majority of our 3500 households have requirements during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and the short month of February. The Meadoword • January 2015 3 4

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Thanks to the generosity of our associates, we were able to donate bicycles to the Salvation Army and help make a few children’s wishes come true You know where we are … Look for the car! Realty Services Inc • 3590 17th St (corner of Beneva) 941-954-4443 4 The Meadoword • January 2015 What’s Happening? Pickleball’s happening! By Len Smally—MCA Manager

Pickleball is here—it’s a sport for anyone

Cabinet Solutions 2430 17th Street • Sarasota FL 34234 www.cabinet-solutions.com The MCA by now should have two A Game for Everyone. The USAPA pickleball courts near the playground. currently estimates there are now We also will have a limited number of over 100,000 players actively playing 941-365-1085 paddles and balls available to check pickleball.Seniors enjoy the social Meadows Specialists out, but we advise pickleball players to aspects and the ability to stay active in • Family owned and operated for 18 years get their own equipment. The cost of towns and retirement communities. paddles and balls is nominal, and they Tennis, racquetball and ping-pong • Hundreds of kitchen and bath are available at local sporting goods players love the competitive nature of remodels completed in The Meadows stores as well as online. the sport and regularly participate in If you ask a neighbor—chances are, they will know our work! Rules will be posted and should competitive tournaments. Happy customers who spread the news are our best source of referrals be available online. Call the MCA Brief History for details. The USA Pickleball We’re just up the street! Association describes the sport as Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Top Quality Products • Exceptional Customer Satisfaction follows: Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride Competitive Pricing • Minimal Disruption A paddle sport created for all ages from Seattle, Washington. Three dads— and skill levels. The rules are simple, Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney and the game is easy for beginners to McCallum, whose kids were bored with learn, but can develop into a quick, their usual summertime activities— fast-paced, competitive game for are credited for creating the game. experienced players. Pickleball has evolved from original The Basics: handmade equipment and simple rules 1. A fun sport that combines many into a popular sport throughout the elements of tennis, badminton, and U.S. and Canada. The game is growing ping-pong. internationally as well with many 2. Played both indoors or European and Asian countries adding outdoors on a badminton-sized court courts. and a slightly modified tennis net. (For more information about 3. Played with a paddle and a Pickleball, see “Pickleball Anyone?” in plastic ball. The Meadoword, August 2014.) Speed tables—pros and cons

We have installed a fifth speed pulling trailers, especially don’t like table on Longmeadow near Briarfield. them. Tools rattle when trucks cross This installation was requested by the tables, which can create minor noise. Briarfield Association. Both trucks and cars will decelerate Although we still have not seen and accelerate, which also can cause any increase in traffic related to the some noise. The Briarfield Association new mall, there has been a general is aware of those issues, but was increase in traffic since our last traffic more concerned about the dangerous calming efforts about six years ago. speeding through the area. Generally, there is light traffic on Longmeadow, but there are lots of people (with and without Meadows Recycle your stickers) who speed and run our stop Christmas tree! signs. This new table is in the longest You can set your part of Longmeadow without any Christmas tree by the curb traffic control. Obviously, local residents are on your trash day the most affected by any type of Trees are taken to a special location traffic control. You have to cross the for yard waste in the landfill and speed tables more than outsiders. But used for mulch. Be a good steward statistics have shown that speed tables of the environment. do reduce speeding and “cut-through” “Reduce, reuse, and traffic. Drivers of trucks and vehicles recycle!” The Meadoword • January 2015 5 Like It or Not… The Meadows is a Private City More questions and answers on proposed rezoning… By Len Smally—MCA Manager

Why can’t property help The Meadows continue to thrive. owners vote? ATTENTION There are no other decisions needed during the rezoning process. Like it or not, The Meadows is a Meadows Residents and TMCC Members If the rezoning is approved by the private city. Our annual assessment County, then each site will need (our “taxes”) is based on a millage, Neighborhood Meeting on the approval from both the MCA which is based on your property Rezoning Proposal Restrictions Committee and Board of value—just like it is with governmental Directors. bodies. Deed restrictions equate to Wednesday, January 28 •6:00 pm Why do we need to spend the funds code enforcement; the former private, at The Meadows Country Club • Please plan to attend to get the rezoning? Why not let a the latter public. Our “government” developer do it? (the MCA) is set up exactly like a city’s. Our Board of Directors is What about protection of our 17th Street six trips per day/unit as a typical The cost is relatively inexpensive equivalent to a city commission, and field and the wooded look at Longmead- rule of thumb. For 30 units with a because we teamed up with Kobernick- our President, elected by the Board, is ow and Highlands Bridge Road? driveway on both Longmeadow and Anchin-Benderson and TMCC to share equivalent to a mayor. Highlands Bridge Road, there might the Sarasota County fees, engineering We have a community manager— We will protect the tree lines on be 90-vehicles spread over an entire costs, and so forth. The land becomes like a municipality’s city manager— both roads and the interior trees no day on each road. much more valuable if we get the with a staff who manages the master matter what is built, even if units have Because of the Club’s loss of entitlements; we are not held up by a common areas—the public areas open to be sacrificed. We are listening. membership, we need to be prepared developer’s issues and time frames; to all our citizens—and carries out the The single-family units that might to do something—whatever it takes and, most importantly, we will do the wishes of the Board. be constructed on 47th Street will have within reason—to keep our great rezoning for exactly what we want on Our “police force” is The restricted access into Hadfield near character and natural areas to preserve the property. We control the process— Meadows Safety Patrol; they operate Longmeadow, just west of the island our community throughout the 21st not the developers. 24/7, just like a public body’s police through the edge of our nature trail Century. The Meadows Shopping Village needs would, albeit under a different set of area. None of our trails, however, will Are we losing open space? maintenance—what will keep any new guidelines. Even our right-of-ways are be affected—we would not allow that construction from becoming rundown? designed exactly like public right-of- to happen. All construction, garbage We are affecting an insignificant ways; they are typically 60 feet wide collection, deliveries, and services will amount of open space Taylor Woodrow built and owned with room for the street, a sidewalk, have to come in via 47th Street. Currently, according to the shopping village. They wrote the and underground utilities. We are listening! the records, we have about 50 restrictions so The MCA has no say so Cities and counties, through Will the character of The Meadows percent open space; the 50 percent about the maintenance of the shopping elected representatives, make many be changed? requirement was Sarasota County’s village. When they sold the village to very important decisions without a code at the time of our approvals a private owner, we hoped that they referendum—especially on land-use Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson… many years ago. Now, the requirement would amend the documents so the issues, unlike condominiums, where The potential improvements at is 30 percent. Regardless, the amount MCA might have some control— just about everything requires a vote. Kobernick on 17th and 47th Streets of open space that will be affected is unfortunately, they did not. Our documents are set up like a city. are basically outside our core area, so insignificant. Any new development will be Are we listening? development on those sites will have We understand just how important allowed not only with the construction little effect on our character. our wooded areas are. We will be and landscaping needing MCA There are some comments careful to keep a large mature tree approval, but also with provisions that this rezoning proposal was The Club area… buffer and save as many trees as for maintenance being part of the “ramrodded through” and it was a Development in the Club area, possible everywhere—including approval. “done deal” from the outset. Our where two-thirds of the Club is already Highlands Bridge and Longmeadow, Can the MCA assess everyone communications and meetings indicate public, will affect Club members the even if less units can be constructed. annually to support the club? otherwise. Notification of meetings most—and it is up to Club officials to We also would keep almost 75 percent were published in three issues of address those internal issues. of the field green and open space at Yes, state law allows us to do that. The Meadoword, we had two well- The intent is to revitalize our aging Hammock Place and 17th Street. The costs, however, are difficult to attended public meetings and have one community, keep up property values, Most of our MCA board members are predict (see “Proposed rezoning will be more scheduled on January 28, many and stimulate redevelopment of aging Club members—are they going to vote the ‘hot topic’ of 2015” by Doug meetings with concerned citizens and neighborhoods. with the interests of the MCA in mind, Domino, page 19 of this issue). It more are scheduled, and no decision Traffic studieswill be or just to protect TMCC? could be very expensive per household. will be made to apply to Sarasota conducted—and there could be Some sort of membership also would County for the rezoning until after the noticeable traffic at times, just as Throughout the history of The have to be created by the Club, which January 28 meeting. there are now for major club events Meadows, most MCA Board members would affect public play and some Through all our communications and tourneys. We do not, however, have been TMCC members. They current levels of membership that bring with residents, very important issues anticipate there will be any significant are people who volunteer their time in revenue. have been discussed. issues with traffic; keep in mind that and are interested in keeping The Can we require new owners to join the Maybe there will be only The Meadows was designed for many Meadows as the best residential Club? residential units in the Club area and more units and club members than we community in our area. They care maybe or maybe not a resort/hotel. have now, or will have if a rezoning is about the operations, maintenance, We could attempt that for any new The strategy proposed, however, is to approved. and future of The Meadows—and they units—obviously, that would affect apply for both because the situation at Signage will be restricted by the understand the situation at TMCC. the purchase price. According to our the Club, the market, and the economy MCA. In fact, all the construction will Our Board voted back in October interpretation of the state law, it would will drive the proposals the Club have to be approved by the MCA, to allow the rezoning to proceed take a 100 percent vote to require receives from developers. including landscaping and tree removal through the process—is it to help current owners to require their buyers Yes, we are listening! and preservation. the Club? to join the Club. For residential units of the nature contemplated for the Club Of course! But the real goal is to area, common standards are to assign allow something to be done that will 6 The Meadoword • January 2015

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NEXT MEETING of the Safety Safety Committee Prevention is the best protection JANUARY 5, 2:00 pm, MCA By John Spillane—Chairperson All residents encouraged to attend Have a Safe and November number of the person(s) entered the front door Happy New Year! enough, the thief would take just reported incidents and left by the rear door. The Sarasota the parts that he could unbolt. This unchanged from October County Sheriff’s Office responded. situation went on for some time, but Meadows Safety officers noticed a altercation. The subject then struck the Safety Patrol had a suspect in mind., During the month of November, white work van and workers working victim on his right cheek using his fist and, with the help of the Sheriff’s there were 9 incident-free days, 3 at a nearby vacant residence and noted and pushed the victim to the ground. Office, the thief was put away. less than last month. There were 38 the vehicle tag. This information was There were additional injuries. The In the past few months, the Safety reported incidents, which was the forwarded to the Sheriff’s Office along victim reported the incident to the Committee has noticed that bike thefts same amount as in October The Safety with several other service vehicle tag Sheriff’s Office. seem to be on the rise here again in Patrol issued 100 citations for various numbers belonging to trades people Crimes of opportunity? The Meadows. The Sheriff’s Office violations such as illegally parked observed working at this residence. advises bike owners to consider vehicles, garbage violations, and open Thief rides off with bicycle left on We all do it from time-to-time— upgrading the locking devices used garage doors. outside porch just hopping in the car and running out to secure their bikes. The Kryptonite Burglar enters residence through to the store or doing a quick errand. No New York Fahgettabouit Mini device, unlocked front door and locks it on way On Tuesday, November 25, a need to lock the door in the middle of pictured below, is one lock type that out with cash and jewelry resident of Pinebrook Hollow reported the day for that length of time, right? makes the grade. that person(s) unknown removed a Wrong. It’s scary to think that someone On Thursday, November 13, green Trek All-Terrain bicycle from her could be watching you leave the house The lock a resident of Woodmans Chart outside porch area sometime between who takes advantage of that unlocked sells for reported that between 2:10 and 2:30 8:30 am and 9:00 pm. The bike was door. It may not happen often here in about pm, person(s) unknown entered his valued at approximately $200. A report The Meadows, but if it ever happened $100, unlocked residence and shuffled was filed with the Sheriff’s Office. to you, it would be one time too-many. but you through several rooms and drawers, Altercation erupts into physical assault Don’t make it easy for these thieves. can find taking cash and jewelry. The resident on Meadows resident out for a walk Lock your doors when you leave the them had gone out briefly to the store and property—no matter how short a time cheaper left the front door unlocked. When he On Wednesday, November 26, at you think you’ll be gone. online returned 20 minutes later, the front 4:15 pm, a Meadows resident reported A few years ago The Meadows if you search. Of course, the best way door was locked and a rear screen he was walking near Butterfly Lake had a serial bike thief in its midst. to secure your bike is to just take it patio door was unlocked. He believes and became involved in a verbal Residents were finding their bikes inside—and that doesn’t cost anything. altercation with an unknown subject, missing from where they were secured. which escalated into a physical Often, if the locking device was strong Schemes, Scams, and Cons… And how they try to take your money!

It’s getting harder to tell the on electric meters, administering who wants to make an appointment calls from good guys from the BAD GUYS home energy-saving programs and to come onto your property, tell the individuals maintaining power lines. However, we caller to call back later. Dig out your claiming to In the past couple of issues of occasionally hear reports of people last FPL bill and call the number represent The Meadoword, I warned residents posing as FPL employees. Please on the bottom. Find out from FPL the Internal about the FPL scam. During these remember that all FPL employees yourself if that cold call was legit. Revenue telephone calls, the caller says he carry a photo identification badge And please call Meadows Safety Service is from FPL or is a subcontractor and our contractors have a contractor Patrol if someone just shows up at (IRS) in an working for FPL. He tells you he badge or can provide a work request your door claiming they are from effort to defraud them. “This is the needs to replace the electric meter number and an FPL supervisor name FPL. Officers will be there in a largest scam of its kind that we have or check you water heater or some and number. Ask to see it and call us to minute to check it out for you. ever seen,” said J. Russell George, the other piece of electrical equipment. verify, if you are in doubt. Hmmm. “Badges? We don’t need Treasury Inspector General for Tax He usually gives a time frame for his Also, it’s important to remember no stinkin’ badges!” Oh really? Tell Administration. arrival. His scheme is to check out that FPL will not: them, “Oh yes you do, if you want to Individuals, fraudulently claiming your home for some type of criminal • Come into your home without come on my property!” to be IRS officials, make unsolicited intent later on. making arrangements ahead of time. If you make an appointment calls to taxpayers and tell them they A scam like that was attempted • Solicit personal information over to have workers from any utility owe taxes and must pay using a one of our residents in September, the telephone, unless you initiated the company come to your home—FPL, prepaid debit card or wire transfer. If and we have received reports of other contact. Comcast, Verizon, or anyone else for victims refuse to pay, the scammers Meadows residents having similar • Send emails threatening to close that matter—insist they have a photo threaten them with arrest, deportation, calls. FPL also warns its customers your account if you do not take the ID indicating who they work for; or loss of a business or driver’s license. about these scams on the FPL immediate action of providing personal workers all carry photo IDs that must George noted the IRS has received Website. But, we have also learned information. be presented when customers ask. reports of more than 20,000 contacts that FPL sometimes does make a • Send employees to your home Don’t be shy about it. Even our Safety and has become aware of thousands legitimate call and might in fact need offering cash refunds on deposits Patrol officers wear badges and have of victims who have collectively paid to come to your property. So how can or electric charges. We either credit their photo IDs on their uniforms. more than $1 million as a result. you tell who’s telling the truth? your account or mail a check to your It’s the largest scam the IRS has Some Meadows residents recently FPL tells us this… electric service address. ever seen—Phoney IRS “officials” received this type of phony call—but So what should you do? demanding back taxes they didn’t fall for it, and you shouldn’t FPL employees are regularly either! If you get one of these calls, in neighborhoods for reasons If you should get a call from The Treasury Department just hang up and notify Meadows including reading or working someone claiming to be from FPL warns taxpayers to beware of phone Safety Patrol. The Meadoword • January 2015 7

NEXT MEETING of the Emergency Prep Committee Emergency Prep JANUARY 13, 1:30 pm, MCA Committee Please join us! All residents encouraged to attend Be a little scared—so you will be prepared Would You Like to be an By Harry Shannon, M.D.—Chairperson What happened ?? Klotzbach is not so sure. Unusually EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER? warm water temperatures in the First, on a deeply personal note, I Atlantic persist, and warm water tends would like to thank all of you whose to be a dominant factor in hurricane We Need YOU! thoughts, prayers, cards, and letters formation he said. There have been 61 sustained my family and me during Atlantic hurricanes since our last one, my recent hospitalization and surgery. and Klotzbach calculated the odds of I would like to volunteer for Words alone can not express the all 61 of them missing the state to be First Aid Committee gratitude we felt knowing we were 1,150 to 1! not alone; that your thoughts and This observation certainly sounds Emergency Preparedness Committee prayers were with us and helped us like good news, but a cautionary Name ______through a difficult time. Thank you so note was sounded by the National much! Hurricane Center spokesman Dennis Address ______Next, an article by Zach Anderson Feltgen. He wrote, “this remarkable Telephone ______in the November 24 issue of the stretch WILL come to an end. We do email ______Herald-Tribune sheds some light on have to be prepared.” This iswhy the “What Happened?” during this recent Emergency Preparedness Committee Please return form to The Meadows Community Association, hurricane season. As he says, it has is resuming our meetings to be as 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 been nine years since a hurricane ready as possible when, not if a hit Florida! That’s nearly double the storm or other disaster impacts our previous record. For your information, Meadows community. Meetings are the last landfall in Sarasota County the second Tuesday of the month, was in 1928, so we have been 1:30 pm, at the MCA Community Who Watches Your Property uncommonly lucky! Phil Klotzbach, Center. Remember, it is better to be research scientist at Colorado State’s overprepared and underwhelmed than When You Are Away? Tropical Meteorology Project, is underprepared and overwhelmed! We Consider someone who: quoted as saying, “Florida has been need all the volunteers we can get to • Has a home watch business and carries liability insurance very, very lucky. Hopefully that luck help us keep on being lucky! Hope to • Has numerous references of satisfied Meadows clients will continue”. see you at the meeting, January 13! • Has repair capability and is on call 24/7 for emergencies As to why this run of good • Provides written record of every aspect of your home’s checkup November 21–December 23—1.64 inches • Is a Meadows resident and property owner for over 10 years fortune has continued, experts have no really good explanation. This (Year-to-December 23—54.46 inches) Call me to see why I say… season was the second in a row “There is no traffic jam on the extra mile” for a below-average storm season. And, this fact leads some people to Hal Poschmann • 941.284.4315 say that the long period of above- [email protected] average occurrence of storms from the Atlantic may be coming to a close.

PALM AIRE Beautiful and spa- cious 4BR/3B + den home with separate living room, spacious family room that opens to the kitchen, sparkling pool with large surrounding lanai, and more. Over 3,400 sq. ft. Desirable Carlyle neighborhood with community amenities. Great location MLS# A3998682 • $348,000 THINKING OF SELLING? I have SOLD all my listings in the Mead- ows. If your home is not presently listed, and you are considering selling, please contact me for a FREE market analysis. I have qualified buyers looking for property throughout Sarasota. 8 The Meadoword • January 2015 Assembly MCA Annual Assessments Have Been Mailed… Committee The 2015 MCA Annual Assessment was mailed in January, Doug Domino speaks at January Assembly and you should receive it by February 1, 2015. This Assessment is your Master Association fee, due By Ginny Coveney—Chairperson yearly—not your sub-HOA or condo fee. About 125 Meadows residents The Christmas party, sponsored Payment is DUE MARCH 1, 2015 attended a very festive holiday party on by the MCA, was a wonderful way to December 5. begin the Christmas Season. • Because of limited space and for cost-saving measures, I want to thank my Assembly The speaker at the next meeting of the Assessment was addressed to the first owner listed Executive Committee members and the Assembly of Property Owners on in the Sarasota County records and mailed to the billing spouses for all their hard work in January 21 is Doug Domino, who will address on file. making it happen—Marvin Glusman, speak on the state of The Meadows Chuck and Jean Piper, Mona and Country Club and the rezoning • If you do not receive the Assessment by February 1, Robert Snyder, Sue and Tom Pound, applications. All Meadows residents 2015, contact the MCA office at 941-377-2300 to Jackie Williams and Ed Kramer— are encouraged to attend, but only confirm your correct mailing address. who did everything from ordering food delegates from each association are and wine, setting up and taking down, allowed to vote on business matters. • If you recently purchased a home in The Meadows and greeting everyone who came. Delegates for the associations, but do not receive the Assessment by February 1, 2015, The Paddock Trio provided the chosen by the association presidents, contact the MCA office to update our records and music, and many voices sang along are charged with attending the request the Assessment. with the Christmas carols. meetings and bringing back pertinent Paul and Jeanette Komarck information. • If you recently sold a home in The Meadows and of Vivienda were celebrating 65 The three candidates nominated for receive the Assessment for that property, please contact years of marriage and danced to the the 2015 Board of Directors will also the MCA office to update our records so we can Anniversary Waltz. A good time was introduce themselves and give brief send the Assessment to the new owner. had by all! presentations. All owners (including new owners) must pay the 2015 Assessment by March 1, 2015. NEXT MEETING of the If you have questions or if any one of the above applies Assembly of Property Owners to you, please contact Cheryl Price at 941-377-2300 or email [email protected].

Doug Domino General Manager ~ The Meadows Community Association The Meadows Country Club “State of the Club and Rezoning in The Meadows” January 21, 7:00 pm • MCA Community Center Delegates, please sign in when you arrive All residents encouraged to attend

Numbers ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 ANGELIC TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 378-2232 EDWARD JONES 371-4137 FULL SPECTRUM OPTICAL 343-7720 GOLDEN DAISY CAFE 371-3354 HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUS, INC. 376-6762 KOBERNICK HOUSE/ANCHIN PAVILION 377-0781 LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 388-7109 MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 MEADOWORD 377-2300 MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-5050 MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 371-3494 NATURAL HEALING CENTER 377-4325 RAINDROPS & MORE in The 343-0777 SALON FRANCISCO 444-9616 SUNTRUST BANK 342-7210 TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 VIP TRAVEL Meadows377-0017 The Meadoword • January 2015 9

PLEASE NOTE: Election 2015— Subscription prices for MCA Board of Directors The Meadoword mailed Meet the candidates for the 2015 MCA Board of Directors to residents living outside at the January 21 Assembly of Property Owners meeting the United States increased January 1, 2015 Canada...... $3.50 Europe...... $6.25

Sarasota County Call Center Residents have easy access with one number Bruce Ferretti Malcolm Hay Dr. Bart Levenson Bruce Ferretti has lived in Malcolm Hay and his wife, Dr. Bart Levenson grew up in 861-5000 The Meadows for 12 years. He has Cathy, have lived in The Meadows Stamford, Connecticut. He attended Monday thru Friday, been a member of the MCA Safety since 2007. They are natives of the University of Pennsylvania, Committee for two years and a Western Pennsylvania, but spent 20 Lafayette College, and Tufts Univer- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm delegate to the committee from The years in Michigan prior to moving to sity School of Dental Medicine. After After hours and on Meadows Country Club for two Florida. graduation, he served active duty in weekends—a voicemail years. Malcolm has an engineering the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. Bart system directs you to various Bruce and his wife, Catherine, degree from Lehigh University, practiced Orthodontics exclusively numbers like roads, utilities, moved from Pennsylvania, where an MBA from the University of for 30 years in Rochester, New York. Sheriff’s Office, and so forth he was president of the Allentown Pittsburgh, and a JD from Duquesne In 1997, Bart and his wife, Lehigh County Chamber of University. He was employed by PPG Joan, moved to The Meadows, and Commerce, campaign chairman of Industries for more than 30 years in he immediately volunteered and the United Way in Lehigh County, a variety of management positions. served many years on the MCA president of Lehigh Valley Business After retiring from PPG, Malcolm Maintenance Committee. He is a Conference on Health Care, and was a management consultant with long-time member of the MCA Safety chairman of the Eastern U.S. Building Omnex, Inc., a Michigan-based Committee, serves on the MCA Materials Dealers Association. For global consulting firm. Traffic Subcommittee, and chairs the 29 years, he was also president and A member of the Penshurst Park MCA Fining Committee. owner of Lehigh Lumber Company, Homeowner’s Association Board Bart and Joan are volunteer a small chain of full-service for five years, Malcom currently ushers at various area theaters and lumberyards in Pennsylvania. serves as Vice President. In 2014, Circus Sarasota. Both support many After he and Catherine retired to he completed a four-year term on arts, cultural, and human services The Meadows in 2003, Bruce served The Meadows Country Club Board organizations and enjoy travel on The Meadows Home Owners of Governors. During his term, he throughout the United States and Association Board for three years. He served as both Vice President and abroad. Bart also volunteers weekly at also served on The Meadows Country President and participated on every the Senior Friendship Center Dental Club Board of Governors for four committee. Department and during most events at years. Prior to moving to Florida, Benderson Park. He says he “appreciates The Malcolm served on a number of Both golfer and tennis player, Meadows quality of life and the not-for-profit and public boards, Bart served four years on The approximately 8,000 people from including 13 years on school boards Meadows Country Club Membership around the world who call The in Pennsylvania and Michigan. He Committee. He says he looks forward Meadows home.” was President of the Birmingham to making significant contributions (Michigan) Public Schools in a as a member of the MCA Board of Detroit suburb for two years. Directors during this very exciting and critical period. Please return your Ballot for MCA Board of Directors to the MCA with your Annual Assessment Payment, due March 1, 2015 10 The Meadoword • January 2015

Restrictions Twenty-Third Annual MCA Reviewing some basic rules… Celebration of Fine Arts March 7 and 8• 10:00 am–4:00 pm By Bill Hoegel—Chairperson MCA Community Center • 2004 Longmeadow

With the majority of our property owners back for the winter, I believe it’s important to review several of Architectural our rules and regulations, which are Review outlined as follows: Approved Applications Pedestrians and joggers must use pathways in The Meadows 3065 Ringwood Meadow All pedestrians are expected to Morningside Condo Association use Meadows pathways rather than 4533 Highland Oaks Cir roadways, which are designated for 4519 Glebe Farm Rd automobile use. When you use the pathways, you must always yield to 4861 Waterbridge Down bicycles. 4625 Glebe Farm Rd For safety reasons, you are not 3845 Surrey Ct allowed to walk, jog, rollerblade, or 4647 Glebe Farm Rd bike on The Meadows Country Club’s private golf courses and cart paths. 3416 Highlands Bridge Rd FREE ESTIMATE! 5315 Everwood Run Owners are responsible for the physical control and behavior of 3363 Ringwood Meadow their pets and for disposal of waste 3786 Surrey Lane $15 OFF 3024 Ringwood Meadow Florida law requires that pets be Any Plumbing vaccinated against rabies. You must 4781 Ringwood Meadow 379-9070 Service 4536 Glebe Farm Rd *Cannot be combined with other leash your pets at all times when they discounts or special offers are outside your residence. 5237 Marsh Field Ln • Water Heater Replacement You must remove all pet droppings Villa Majorca Condo Association • Repairs and deposit it in either waste • Remodel DISPOSAL 1/2 HP Harpers Croft Condo Association containers located along pathways, or • Re-Water Piping Installation $239.00 SALE PRICE—INSTALLED dispose of it at your own home. 4810 Windsor Park • Drain & Sewer Cleaning (REGULAR PRICE—$279.00) The MCA does not permit pet Penshurst Park Association behavior that becomes a nuisance to 4756 Ringwood Meadow other residents. 3416 Highlands Bridge Rd Feeding most Florida wildlife is ille- 4451 Oakley Greene gal—feeding any Meadows wildlife 4861 Waterbridge Down is not permitted For your own protection, do not feed the wildlife living in The to residents and guests accompanied Meadows. The Meadows is home to by the resident. A map of designated numerous wild animals—among them, fishing areas is located in the MCA alligators, turtles, fish, herons, egrets, office at the Community Center. ducks, and Sandhill cranes. When Hunting and discharging humans feed these animals, some may firearms are prohibited. become aggressive and learn to depend Picnicking is allowed in on handouts. designated areas. Fires are not It is also against the law in Florida permitted. to feed certain wild animals, including Swimming and boating in alligators, Sandhill cranes, egrets, The Meadows ponds or lakes are herons, and most aquatic birds. prohibited. Fishing and picnicking in desig- nated areas OKAY—swimming, All Meadows rules apply to boating, and discharging firearms owners, renters, and guests. NOT OKAY If you have any questions, please contact our MCA Assistant Manager, Fishing in ponds or lakes is limited Jay Brady at 377-2300. Thank you.

If you have a pet… Please consider the enjoyment of everyone, including your own and others’ pets

• Vaccinate your pet against rabies—Florida law requires it. • Keep your pet confined or leashed at all times. Your pet’s leash should not exceed six feet in length. The Meadows will not allow pets that are noisy, dangerous, intimidating, or destructive. • Please observe Sarasota County’s quiet hours from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. • Pickup after your pet and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. The Meadoword • January 2015 11

The MARKET REPORT Drop Deck By Dick Plumb

Sales number is down Florida leads the nation in but sale prices are up foreclosures There were a total of 10 sales in After dropping one level to become The Meadows (6 condos and 4 houses) the nation’s #2 state for foreclosures during the month of November. This in October, Florida recaptured the #1 was 33 percent less than October position in November, according to (15 sales) and 41 percent less than Realty Trac’s U.S. Foreclosure Market November 2013 (17 sales). Report for November 2014. The median sale price for Even though The Sunshine November 2014 was $187,000, 22 State ranked first, its foreclosure percent higher than October and 9 problems are easing. The state percent higher than November 2013. had a 4 percent month-to-month Median home prices on track with Sara- decrease in foreclosure activity, and sota County a 15 percent year-to-year decrease. The improvement, however, wasn’t There were a total of 708 sales enough to keep the state from having in Sarasota County during the month the highest foreclosure rate in the of November. This number was country—1 in every 462 housing units approximately 31 percent lower than had a foreclosure filing. the 1021 sales in October and 11 Florida has held the highest percent lower than November 2013. foreclosure rate in the nation for 13 of The median sale price in Sarasota the last 14 months. Distressed property County was $189,900 in November, for sale in The Meadows, however, is with a minimal decrease from gradually decreasing. In November October’s $190,000 and approximately 2013, there were 7 distressed homes (4 9 percent higher than the $172,500 condos and 3 houses) for sale, and this median in November 2013. November there were 5 (3 condos and 2 houses).

Sales and Activity for Houses and Condos in The Meadows November 2014* Condos Houses • Property available for sale November 30...... 22...... 15 • Property available for sale November 30 (distressed)...... 3...... 2 • Property with pending contracts November 30...... 12...... 8 • November sales...... 6...... 4 • October sales...... 15...... 0 • Property available for sale October 31...... 22...... 15 • Property available for sale October 31 (distressed)...... 3...... 2 • Property with pending contracts October 31...... 14...... 8 • Median price of property for sale November 30...... $167,900...... $334,900 • Median price of pending contracts November 30...... $148,900...... $279,900 • Median sale price November...... $138,750...... $294,500 • Median sale price October...... $146,000...... (no sales) • Median price of available property for sale October 31...... $158,900...... $334,900 • Median price of property, pending contracts October 31.....$149,900...... $294,900 Information obtained from My Florida Regional MLS & Sarasota Association of Realtors. The November listing supply was 3.7 months (2.5 months for October). 6.0 is considered a healthy market November 2013 • Property available for sale November 30, 2013...... 27...... 13 • Property available for sale November 30, 2013 (distressed)...... 4...... 3 • Property with pending contracts November 30, 2013...... 25...... 5 • November 2013 sales...... 13...... 4 • Median price of property for sale November 30, 2013...... $157,900...... $349,500 • Median price of pending contracts November 30, 2013...... $129,900...... $349,000 • Median sale price November2013...... $142,500...... $277,500

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Meadows Real Estate Services 5027 Ringwood Meadow Sarasota, FL 34235 The Meadoword • January 2015 13 Entry Receiving for the Scarborough Scribbles MCA 33rd Annual Photography Show and Competition—2015 A New Year… February 6 and 7 • 9:00 am–4:00 pm Bring Entries to the MCA Community Center By Jane Lynahan Karklin 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota • 377-2300 The entire month of October saw Madeira and ended their trip through Cathy and Joe Giglio on a once-in- the Caribbean to Miami and back to a-lifetime European adventure. Their Sarasota. first stop was Rome—the Eternal I’m sure Cathy and Joe will have City. From there, they stepped aboard some wonderful stories to share. a cruise ship and sailed through the Over Thanksgiving, the Giglio’s azure blue waters of the Mediterranean welcomed their daughter, Mary and to ports of call in Naples, the fabled her boyfriend Mike, who comes from Greek Islands, and Turkey. When they Dallas. The family also took a 5K bike returned to Rome, they set out for ride on “Turkey Day.” The day after Thanksgiving, a lively group of Scarborough residents assembled at the association sign to herald in the season and see the first lighting of the new holiday display. ATTENTION! The annual Scarborough meeting BINGO IS POSTPONED held in December will be further AT THE MCA UNTIL A discussed in the February issue of The NEW CHAIRPERSON IS FOUND Meadoword. Our Board members serving on the 2015 board are Joe BINGO Collins, Mike Garvey, Martha CHAIRPERSON Honey, Diane Trettin, and Sandy Ulrikson. NEEDED!! In December, Carol Kollevoll If you would like to volunteer to chair graciously invited us all into her lovely Bingo, or know someone who would, home for the annual Scarborough contact the MCA. holiday party. The large turnout was 377-2300 ready to enjoy an evening of seasonal Bingo is for Meadows residents. It beauty, a variety of tasty foods, and meets bimonthly, January thru March, heartfelt camaraderie. on prescheduled days. The chairperson I do hope that 2015 will prove to is responsible for hosting Bingo nights. be a stellar year for us all. Happy New Year! CALL US! • 941-556-9440

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3148 N Ringwood Meadow, #53—$222,000 Debra Austin Barbara & Michael Penchoff 5676 Pipers Waite—$309,900 2 Beds/2 Baths • Villas of Papillon • Garden Views Kathleen & Richard Adler Carl Mundell 3Beds/2Baths • Spacious End Unit Villa in Park-like setting • Water Enclosed Lanai • Split Floor Plan • Two Car Garage Howard Baker Doris Printup Views • High Ceilings • Crown Moulding • Fabulous closets Ingrid & Charles Bens Frederick Richards Lezlie Smith Bibaz Marc-Andre Roy Bridget & Michael Bryce Linda Scott Diane & David Brownell Carolyn & Edwin Secord Wanda Brunner Loretta Sutera Linda & Michael Buckland Barry Sidman Louyse Chouinard Gail & Fred Smith Glenn Duffy Emily Stringer Nancy Duncan Dorine Tedrow Robert Franco Sueanne & James Townley Kimberley & Dennis Franks Terri Turcotte Twylla Gulley Casey & Britton Urbancic Faye Galpin Michael Weintraub Richard Jackson John White Pauline & Joseph Keenan J. Stanley Wilde Elizabeth Kelley Michael Weintraub Kenneth Klemmer Terri Turcotte 3385 Hadfield Greene, #57—$299,000 Emily Kisala Lezlie Smith Bibaz ** RIVER CLUB in BRADENTON ** 3Beds/2 Baths • Lake and Golf Course Views • Two Car Maureen & David Mungall 9993 Laurel Valley Avenue Circle—$485,000 Garage • 1,856 Sq. Ft • Fireplace 4 Beds/3 Baths • 3167 Sq. Ft. Pool Home • Golf Course Views Meadows Real Estate Services, Inc • 5027 Ringwood Meadow 941-556-9440 [email protected] • www.MeadowsRealEstateServices.com Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm • Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm • Sunday, Noon to 4:00 pm 14 The Meadoword • Month 2014 Happenings at Hampstead Heath Looking back and moving forward… By Ann Hamman As 2015 approaches, it is a Company to do our landscaping. time to look back over the past The Entrance Beautification year and look forward to the New Committee was launched, and Year. In 2014, Hampstead Heath we received two prizes for our saw several changes and welcomed entrance plantings and decor. new residents who purchased villas Now, looking forward to 2015 Best Wishes in the in our area. Some things remained the same Several units were sold in New Year! our association—and all sold Nothing parties continued as quickly—so we’ll have a good As always, I am available to meet with you residents opened their homes for winter to get to know our new as a Seller to discuss the current market early evening get-togethers once a neighbors. Marci McFarland value of your home and how best to prepare month during the busy season. The Since our units were built GRI, Realtor® your home for a successful sale. pool was an attractive enticement between 1989 and 1990, it is time for swimming, relaxing, and to consider painting the exterior of I have watched The Meadows and the Sarasota area grow visiting with old and new our buildings. That priority will be over the past 25 plus years, and if you are a Buyer, I can neighbors. a big one in the new year. Funds knowledgeably guide you through the search Merrill Oltchick continued are set aside for the work, so that is and purchase of your next home. his good leadership as president of a very good thing! our association with Tim Parsons, As we enter the new year, Please feel free to call me! vice president, and Jerry Cain, we thank all of you who have I would like to take this opportunity to let you know treasurer. On a new note, Betty worked so hard on our boards and how much I appreciate your business over the past year— Turner was elected secretary. committees, and we welcome the Wishing you and yours a Happy and Prosperous 2015! And, there were new happenings newcomers to our community. We can’t to see that they find out what We had changes in the many of us already know about Michael Saunders & Company landscaping around our 46 units. living in Hampstead Heath and Licensed Real Estate Broker Cody Harrison became our The Meadows; it’s a great place to 8660 South Tamiami Trail • Sarasota, FL 34238 Landscape Committee Chair. Our live—or visit. 941-961-3390 (cell) • 941-966-8000 palm trees, oak trees, and hedges Visit my new neighborhood Website, for The Meadows, going live in October, to were trimmed. The association Happy New Year! check real estate updates and see information about living in The Meadows hired the Willhelm Brothers www.themeadowssarasota.com The Meadoword • January 2015 15

“COMMUNITY CONSERVATIONS” on the REZONING PROPOSAL in The Meadows Jan 7 and 13, 2:00 to 3:00 pm, & Jan 19, 10:30 to 11:30 am, at the MCA DON’T MISS IT! • RSVP 377-2300

AIR DUCT CLEANING 7 Air Duct Special • $119.00 Additional vents $9.95 ea Reg. $19.95 ea, good thru 12/31/15 Weybridge Condominium DRYER VENT CLEANING Association $79.95 Where owners and renters are one big happy family ED BUTKUS AIR DUCT By Sylvia Clark • Photo, Sylvia Clark CLEANING SERVICE CALL 941-329-6574 Back home again in months and beyond! I wish all my ROTARY BRUSH-VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEM The Meadows friends and neighbors a safe and fun ADDITIONAL SERVICES yearly journey south. AVAILABLE—SANITIZING & The fast-approaching holiday We are blessed in the state of ELECTROSTATIC FILTERS LIC. #38975, #91030 • INSURED season is not over on January Florida with the wonderful weather. 1—it’s just beginning for The This past couple of months has Weybridge Association. Once all the been a tad cool for us Floridians, snowbirds are here, all the parties, but the warm weather will return PACKAGE fun, camaraderie, and so forth will once more, continuing to make the SPECIAL begin and will last for the next four gorgeous never-ending flora and fauna grow. $50.00 OFF DRYER Weybridge hosts Appreciation VENT CLEANING WITH Ceremony February 16 AIR DUCT CLEANING Once again, the Presidents Day SERVICE Appreciation Ceremony will be held by the flag pole in Weybridge on VALID WITH February 16 at 11:00 am. The event COUPON ONLY includes the Color Guard from the Offer expires 12/31/15 V. F. W. Post 3233 and participants from the Sarasota Military Academy Ed Butkus • Air Duct/Dryer as well as the Sarasota Fire Vent Cleaning Service Department. 941-329-6574 Please join us! 16 The Meadoword • January 2015 Hi From PLEASE NOTE: Subscription prices for The Meadoword mailed to residents living Chelmsford Close outside the United States increased January 1, 2015 “Get Acquainted with Your New Neighbors” Canada...... $3.50 By Barbara Bates Europe...... $6.25

Barbara Bates held a “Get Acquainted with New Neighbors” party on December 12. There were 27 neighbors who came to welcome Marlene and Arthur Francis (BELOW). (LEFT—Tony Nichols, Pat Steele, and Mary Dionne)

Marlene and Arthur Francis The Meadoword • January 2015 17

SANCA recently implemented time—go to www.volunteermark.com a new program to help organize and and click Volunteers in the navigation make volunteer experiences more menu at the top of the page. Enter rewarding. VolunteerMark is an your email address, first name, and online software designed to help Volunteer at Nathan Benderson Park a password to create a free account. organizations and volunteers maximize You will receive a confirmation email the experience. Nathan Benderson Park Register at VolunteerMark.com to activate your account. After you (SANCA) already uses VolunteerMark Mary Jo Gord—Editor confirm your email address, you are for communicating, scheduling, alerted that your account is approved and reporting, and they would like and you are good to go! you to register online and join the To find volunteer opportunities at VolunteerMark network of volunteers. Nathan Benderson Park, all you have After you register, you can use to do is enter SANCA in the search VolunteerMark to discover awesome field under Search by Volunteer volunteer opportunities that match Opportunities to view the list of the your skills, interests, and availability; events. When I searched, I found 40. manage your volunteer commitments; Click the event you’re interested in to and receive sign-up reminders and see the list of volunteer opportunities important announcements. You can and sign up online. When you select also showcase your community service an event, you are required to agree to and share your experience and help a volunteer pledge, liability waiver, great causes. background check, and photo release. If you are already a volunteer, For more information you may have received an invitation about becoming a volunteer or from SANCA to sign up with VolunteerMark, contact Volunteer VolunteerMark. But, if you haven’t— Coordinator John Krotec at john@ or if you want to volunteerD RE: Deadlines for thefor the first January 2015 issue of The Meadoword sanca.us. Fernando Viteri [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 8, 2014 3:59 PM To: Mary Jo Gord Happy New Year! Hi Mary Jo! For Sale In THE HIGHLANDS Chatsworth Greene—Updated Kitchen. Tranquil Lake Views ...... $335K Hope you are ready for Christmas... I’m not even close =! Hadfield Greene—Updated throughout with Garden Views ...... $320K For Sale ELSEWHERE Here’s the January ad. Thanks and allText the very best in 2015, Meadows—Devonshire Private Pool Home ...... SOLD! Downtown—European Grandeur in the Heart of the City ...... $1.9M Instead of “Happy Holidays!” please change to “Happy New Year!” Downtown—Charming 1925 fourplex, 2 blocks from Main St ...... $449K Longboat Key—Water view, beach access and fun amenities ...... $259K For Sale in “THE HIGHLANDS” Chatsworth Greene – Updated Kitchen, Tranquil Lake Views… $335K Hadfield Greene – Updated throughout with Garden Views… $320K FERNANDO VITERI • Realtor/Resident

NathanFor Sale ELSEWHERE: Benderson Park Call 941.400.7676 Meadows - Devonshire Private Pool Home… SOLD! [email protected] Downtown – European Grandeur in the Heart of the City… $1.9M Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Indep. Owned & Operated Downtown – Charming2015 1925 fourplex,Events 2 blocks from Main St… $449K Longboat KeyJanuary/February - Water view, beach access 2015 and fun amenities… $259K ecember Ad Fernando Viteri [[email protected]] January 8Sent: thru 11Wednesday,—US NovemberRowing 5, Referee 2014 5:42 AM College (Basics I) To: January 24Mary—Sarasota Jo Gord [[email protected]] Gateway Rotary 5K Run January 31Cc:—Payton Wright Foundation 5K Run February Mary5 thru Jo Gord; 8 Kathy—USRowing Gibson; Cheryl Referee Price; Sandy College Truman (Basics II) J. Rocco’sFormerly From New YorkSalon February 14 & 15—Sons of Norway Viking Boat Event February 17 thru 22—Modern Pentathlon World Cup I Want a new LOOK? We can make it happen ... February 28 thru March 1—Sarasota Invitational • Hair Care • Low-Lights • Brow & Lash Tinting VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! • Color • Manicure / Pedicure • Gift Certificates Available To volunteer, visit www.VolunteerMark.com • Highlights • Waxing For more information Call us today • 941-953-5299 John Krotec at [email protected] 935 N. Beneva Rd. (Sarasota Commons) 941-953-5299 18 The Meadoword • January 2015

The Jewish Housing Council Foundation’s fourth annual Keeping the Dream Alive dessert reception on November 12 at Keeping the Dream Alive Michael’s on East was a great The most successful ever… success. It was attended by 300 guests and surpassed fundraising By Carlene Cobb—Communications Director goals to benefit the Benevolent Care Program. This program helps event sponsors qualified residents of Kobernick are greatly House and Anchin Pavilion stay appreciated for in their homes when they outlive their continued their resources. Kobernick House support. resident Irving Bashevkin offered The 2014 a matching funds challenge, just as Keeping the he did last year. This year, he also Dream Alive led a campaign among residents of reception was the Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson chaired by Anne campus, who exceeded their Garlington and fundraising goal as well. Sally Yanowitz. “I want people to remember ABOVE (left to right)—CEO Heidi Brown, Joe Bornstein, and Sharyn Nassau Entertainment that, in our tradition, we take care BELOW (left to right)—Arline Levine, Irving Bashevkin and Scott Anderson was provided of our neighbors,” Bashevkin says. by the Sarasota Special thanks go to Premier Opera. Sponsors Debbie and Larry Haspel, KBR Foundation, Susan TOP RIGHT (left to and Randy Mallitz and Presenting right)—Randy Benderson Sponsors Isabel Anchin Becker and Sally Yanowitz and Gulf Coast Community CENTER RIGHT (left to Foundation for their steadfast right)—Larry and Debbie commitment to the Jewish Haspel Housing Council Foundation BOTTOM RIGHT—Anne and the Kobernick-Anchin- Garlington and Susi Benderson campus residents. All Steenbarger

Photos by Cliff Roles

All classes are held at Kobernick House, 1951 North Honore Ave., Sarasota Refreshments served • RSVP 225-8369 History of the Mystery—Mondays, Jan 12, 19 & 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23; & Mar 2 from 11:30 am to 12:50 pm Course leader Martha Hill is a Sarasota resident and an avid lifetime reader. She earned her BA in literature at Bard College and her MA in teaching at Monmouth University. Discuss readings from Detective Stories, published by Everyman Pocket Press. Explore early forms of the mystery genre. Featured authors include Wilkie Collins, Edgar Allan Poe, and Anna Katherine Green—known for their work in the mystery genre. Register online at www.LLA-SM.org or call Lifelong Learning Academy: 941-359-4296.

Bible Miracles—Wednesdays, Jan 14, 21 & 28; Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25; & Mar 4 from 1:00 to 2:20 pm Marden Paru, Lifelong Learning Academy, is dean and cofounder of the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva and ethics instructor at the Melton Adult Mini- School sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. He earned his MA at the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration and was a doctoral fellow and faculty member at Brande- is University. Explore explanations of the Bible’s many miracles to better understand what they represent. Bring an Old Testament Bible to class with a modern English translation. Register online at www.LLA-SM.org or call Lifelong Learning Academy: 941-359-4296.

Nan Colton Portrays Mary Cassatt—Fri, Jan 30 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Mary Stevenson Cassatt (May 22, 1844 – Jun 14, 1926) was an Ameri- can painter and printmaker who lived much of her adult life in Paris, where she exhibited among the French Impressionists. She was unusu- al in her lifetime, choosing an art career over marriage and family. Her drive and determination helped her overcome many prejudices to follow her passion to be an artist. This presentation is set in 1911. Nan Colton is a professional playwright director, storyteller, actress, and Literary and Performance Teaching Artist. She researches all characters thoroughly, bringing them to life for her audiences.

visit www.kobernickanchin.org The Meadoword • January 2015 19 Happy New Year! developer proposals require new residential units (built on existing Club As we bid “goodbye” to 2014 and property) to purchase and retain at least say a hopeful, hearty “HELLO” to a social membership in the Club. This 2015, we may find the “hot topic” for requirement is currently in place at early 2015 is, “What will happen with six other local communities, with no the proposed rezoning for the MCA reported negative impact on their real and TMCC?” There are a multitude estate sales. If a hotel were constructed, of opinions and prognostications, all a similar requirement could be made with very good intentions. The goal for a “resort fee” to use Club facilities. of this column is to provide additional Such provisions could provide more information, because success— News from The than $300,000 in additional, ongoing whatever that may be at the end of the income for Club operations and add an day and all the discussions—can only infusion of members who could be a come from an informed community. Meadows Country Club base to further stimulate the market for membership It’s important to Why should Meadows residents understand the zoning Proposed rezoning will be support the rezoning request? requests the “hot topic” of 2015 Residents will benefit from a When The Meadows stronger country club. The value Community was developed, By Doug Domino—General Manager of Meadows real estate is directly the zoning required that 50 affected by the health of TMCC and percent of the total Planned Unit parking. These areas combined total a plan or construction. It only gives the condition of the facilities. The Development (PUD) could not approximately 25 acres. the Board the opportunity to request Club is not in any immediate danger of be residential or commercial The Club is requesting that and investigate proposals. If we never failing, since we now have the infusion development—you think of it as the property be rezoned to allow a applied for or received an approval of of income from public golf; however, open space. That requirement was combination up to 150 commercial our rezoning request, we would never public golf is reliant on other factors changed to only 30 percent, and and/or multi-family dwelling/ know if there is any type of plan that and is highly weather-dependent. Even recently, the county approved some residential units. The Meadows PUD could benefit the Club and the The without bad weather, the Club faces rezoning requests based on that was approved for more than 800 Meadows community. more cutbacks in 2015, which may change. additional residential units than were Remember that the members reduce the maintenance in previously The Meadows PUD was originally constructed, and the Club is requesting purchased the Club from Taylor maintained areas throughout the approved for more than 800 additional an allocation from this excess. A Woodrow for close to $10 million community. residential units and an additional feasibility study was completed that dollars. TMCC has a Board of The Club does not want to request 10,000 square feet of commercial indicated a boutique hotel could be Governors (Directors) who have a a “bail out” from the MCA, which space than was actually built. It is successful in this location, and the fiduciary responsibility to sustain its would require a substantial increase this added potential for some type of real estate market for villas and other financial viability. To NOT investigate in assessments for the homeowners. altered or new development that the multi-family units in the community is the options (for example, rezoning of The total budget for the MCA is $1.7 three entities (the MCA, Kobernick- strong. Club property) would be contrary to million, which is more than $500,000 Anchin-Benderson, and TMCC) have What happens “if” the county their duties as officers and directors. less than the cost of golf course been investigating. Currently, there are approves the Club’s request? The members, as owners, should maintenance alone. The Club’s total three rezoning requests, all of which encourage their Board to look at budget for labor, supplies, building, are designed to improve the business The Club will put out “Requests alternatives that could help the Club infrastructure, parking lots, furniture, models for the three entities. for Proposals” to multiple developers. deal with the loss of revenue from the and equipment exceeds $7 million. At this point, I’ll remove The Board of Governors will declining golf and country club market. As we explained, we reduced Kobernick (and its expansion) from review the requests with the help of Consider these factors: expenses and opened facilities to the this discussion since their request is professionals and the MCA. The MCA • If the rezoning is approved, public in an effort to stabilize our away from the residents and has drawn must approve any plan before it can it will increase the value of the business. TMCC is part of a declining no more than a very few questions. be presented to the Club members. Club’s property and improve the market nationally and does suffer from The points of major discussion seem The TMCC Board will then choose bank’s willingness to work with its location in a “mature” community. centered on the requests by The the proposal(s) that it feels offer the the Club to overcome any short- The rezoning could revitalize the Meadows Country Club and The best opportunities for the Club, and term financial issues. community as well as the Club with Meadows Community Association. these proposals will be presented to • The decline in membership has new residential products and activities That done, I’ll focus on the the membership in written and “live” caused the Club to open golf courses that could, in turn, attract a stronger Country Club’s rezoning request, format (Town Hall Meeting). to the public and cut more than $1.4 market that is more apt to join a specifically: Following these presentations, the million in expenses. These expense country club. • What are we requesting? Board of Governors will then place cuts have meant changes in operating There is always risk in change • What happens if the request a final selected plan to a vote of the hours and services to the membership. is approved? Equity Membership. Such a proposal Without a change in the market Doing nothing, however, does not • Why are we requesting it? will include all provisions/choices to conditions and Club finances, we will stop change; it will happen regardless • Why the members of the either lease or sell property. continue to cut, which will have a of what we do. The Meadows, The Club should support the request. If a developer and plan is approved further negative effect. Meadows Country Club, the residents, • Why the residents of The by the membership, that developer • Most of the buildings within and the members will continue to Meadows community should would be engaged by the Club and the proposed rezoning areas are age, and that will bring about its own support the request. would then be responsible for the over 40 years old and many are in change. • And finally, why the MCA ongoing costs of application fees for need of refurbishment/replacement. We don’t know if rezoning Board and management have come final county approvals, permits, and so Without a change to the current market can result in interesting developer out in favor or our request. forth. The Board would subsequently conditions, we will not have the funds proposals that will jump start the What is the Club requesting? form committees to coordinate the to keep up with the repairs needed to Club and invigorate the community. implementation of the plan, causing extend the lives of these buildings. The truth, however, is that we will The Country Club is requesting as little disruption to the members as If some of these buildings and their not know if we do not try. And, we that the county approve a rezoning for possible. functions could be replaced as part of a cannot try unless we can investigate the main clubhouse site, including all Why should the Club members development proposal, it would reduce the opportunities that rezoning the parking, golf buildings, and staging support the rezoning request? Club expenses and make TMCC more could provide. The TMCC Board areas; the tennis center site, including attractive. of Governors and the MCA Board all the area around the courts, the pool Ultimately, the membership • The funds from any sale or of Directors have chosen to try this and all parking; the Dickens and public has nothing to lose if the rezoning lease of Club property would provide together—please join us. golf buildings, including all the areas is approved. An approval of such a much needed short-term capital. I hope you and our loved ones have surrounding the buildings and the zoning application does not “approve” The Club also intends to require that a Happy and Healthy 2015! 20 The Meadoword • January 2015 Memoirs and Life Writing Group Describing significant events that happened in your life and hearing the same from others is what The Meadows Memoirs and Life Writing Group is about By Bob Barnett—Memoirs Coordinator

The Big City Ohio; Huntington, West Virginia (the and getting lost in the subway. or remaining in Connecticut with the second biggest city in the state); and, Even though I was never faced three-year-old. I thought of the stories I am a small town boy. I was of course, Sarasota—which is really with mayhem during a half dozen about big city problems that Jeanette raised in Newell, West Virginia, along crowded in March. trips to New York and enjoyed every and John wrote for the Meadows with 2,000 other people in a town I loved visiting New York for trip, the shadow of fear still lurks in Life Writing and Memoir Group and that had only one red light. The red the theatre and sightseeing, but was my heart. immediately volunteered to stay in light blinked on caution 22 hours of always tense because of stories I had In December, I was given a New Haven with Ella! the day. As I grew older, I moved seen at the movies and on television choice of taking our school-age to ever bigger cities like Columbus, of murder, mugging, robbery, fraud, grandchildren to New York for a day

A day in the city. A night on the part of town. The driver of the florist’s town. What could be better than New van offered us a ride back to midtown. York City during the festive holiday We walked to the theatre, arriving season? We had planned it carefully— No Parking a few minutes before curtain time. We an early drive from our house in New By Jeanette Liemer realized we would have to get home Jersey to avoid rush-hour traffic. A by bus and we would miss the last stop at an art gallery on the east side, A foot-patrol officer was nearby, and had a car full of food that was one of the night if we stayed for the then we planned dinner at a fine fancy and we started blurting out our spoiling and ice cream that was play. People were outside looking for French restaurant and had theatre problems to him in unison. He pointed melting. A grey-haired minister in tickets, so we were lucky to sell ours. tickets for a hit Broadway show. to the lamppost with a sign overhead clerical attire was due at church for We gave up on dinner. We were not It snowed the night before, but by that said, “SNOW REMOVAL a service. The driver of a florist’s even hungry at that point. the time we started out, the roads were STREET. NO PARKING HERE TO van making holiday deliveries was We took a cab to the bus terminal clear and the drive in was uneventful. CORNER.” He said we could retrieve worried that the flowers were wilting and a bus back to New Jersey. Our We found a parking spot right at the our car at the pound across town along and he would lose his job. son, who was home from college, corner of 57th Street and Madison the Hudson River. When it was our turn at the picked us up at the bus stop several Avenue and walked to the gallery. We hailed a taxi and soon found window, we were ready to pay our miles from our house. He wasn’t very About an hour later, we headed back ourselves at a dark and deserted fine and towing charges, but the sympathetic when we told him our to our car, ready for dinner. As we strip of land along the waterfront. clerk said before he could release the story. approached the corner, we did not The scene was surreal inside the car, we would have to pay several The next morning, my husband see our car. We started arguing about pound office. A dimly lit room, more old parking tickets. Our good friend took the bus into the Port Authority where we parked. “This is the wrong like a long hall, a mess with trash, and neighbor, who was a lawyer, Bus Terminal in midtown. Then, the street.” cigarette butts, papers along with a lot once told us that, being out-of-state subway downtown to the courthouse “No, you are mistaken. This is the of angry drunks, druggies, tourists, drivers, we didn’t have to bother with to pay the fines. He took the subway right street.” suburbanites, people who spoke little parking fines. The problem was that and a taxi to get back to the pound to “No you are wrong.” English, and others whose English the courthouse was now closed until pay the fees and finally get the car. It Then at almost the same time, was limited to obscenities and curses. morning. could have been worse. At least the we both stopped and came to the Everyone had a story. Now what? car was not stolen—it can happen. conclusion that our car was stolen. A young mother with a crying How would we get out of there? But, that is another story. Now what? baby had done her weekly marketing Taxicabs weren’t cruising around that Going away for a while? Read The Meadoword online at http://www.themeadowssarasota.org www.themeadowssarasota.org The Meadoword • January 2015 21 Memoirs, continued from previous Locked Out By John Arcr

We were so proud. Our daughter, We had a problem! Allison, was about to graduate from We wanted to call the front desk, Columbia in New York City. but there was no telephone in the Because NYC was so expensive, room. The dorm counselor was on the the university offered dorm rooms floor above us—or was it the floor to parents for $100 a night for three below? We weren’t sure. We began to nights. It was a good deal, so we took dread the arrival of the couple in the it. The suite we were put in was in other room. We needed a plan. Carmen Hall—the same dorm I lived I decided to try to find the dorm in as a first year student in 1964. counselor. I borrowed my wife’s The suite consisted of two separate robe—way too short and frilly—and bedrooms with a shared bathroom. ran to the other end of the hall For security and took the reasons, the stairway up doors locked to the floor automatically above. No whenever counselor there. someone left I ran down two the room. You flights to check needed a key to the floor below get back in. ours. Still no When we dorm counselor. checked in, we The next were told Rule floor down # 1—”Never was filled with leave the room Columbia without your students key.” We were milling about told another preparing to go couple was to a graduation assigned to the rehearsal. I other half of the walked out suite, but they among them, hadn’t arrived and no one yet, so for the seemed to time being, we notice my short, had the rooms girly robe. NYC to ourselves. and Columbia We decided to are good like shower and get that. No one dressed before cares much the others arrived. what you look like. Diane went first. I could hear the I made my way to the counselor’s shower going. I stayed behind in the room, and she (why couldn’t it be a room unpacking my suitcase. I needed he?) called a security guard to meet to shave, so I gathered my shaving me at the room and let me back in. gear and went to the bathroom, The guard came and told me not stripping to my underwear—we were to worry; it was his third locked- married, after all—in anticipation of out couple that night, although he taking a shower after the shave. mentioned that the others were more The sound of the door slamming appropriately dressed. I thanked him shut behind me as I left the room is and offered a tip, but he wouldn’t still audible in my memory. No, I accept it. didn’t bring the key. Yes we were, The graduation went off without half naked and locked out of our any more glitches. We sat and room. Diane was in a robe when watched as our daughter, her future I walked into the bathroom. “I’ve husband, and a thousand other nicely got some good news and some bad dressed graduates received their news. The good news is that the other degrees. couple hasn’t arrived yet. The bad The two of us were dressed nicely news is I forgot the key and we’re as well. locked out,” I said.

MEMOIRS Group Meets every Monday of the month through April Interested? Contact Bob 371-1572 22 The Meadoword • January 2015 Library News Getting the books where they need to go By Jean Rezabek—Chairperson, Library Committee The Meadows Community Sonia Sutcliffe. Association Library Committee met Please feel free to come in and in October to review procedures and browse our growing selection of books, donation criteria. We gladly accept and be sure to check out the interesting donations of up to six books per person Florida authors shelf. per visit. All full-time and seasonal residents Volunteers Elaine Arzberger, are welcome to take up to six books Bernie Deignan, Denise Hodgson, each time they visit. Readers check out Jane Jassin, June Marette, Lucille books on the honor system. We don’t Pohl, Marilyn Schmal, Barbara charge “late fees,” and we don’t send Shiner, Doris Simmons, and I over-due notices—but we do expect welcomed new volunteers Phyllis readers to return the books when they Goldberg, Bobbie Hover, and Isabel are through reading them. That’s what Schulze, who all joined since the end the honor system is all about. of summer. We also said farewell and The next Library Committee thank you to former volunteers Jan meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Drees, Ronni Parrish, and Susan January 21, 2015. Current volunteers, Turner. substitutes, and anyone else who would Substitute volunteers for 2015 are like to volunteer are invited to attend Mary Buhr, Alice Flint, Joan Kalil, the meeting. Ellen Rosenstiel, and Philip and

The Meadows 2015 33rd Annual Juried Amateur Photographic Competition For Amateur Photographers and Camera Buffs Sponsored by The Meadows Community Association Feb 27 through Mar 1, 2015 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

$3000 in Prizes to be Awarded… Including Best of Show ($400), 1st Place ($300), 2nd Place ($200), and 3rd Place ($100) in both the COLOR and BLACK/WHITE categories; a special Meadows Resident Award; and the remainder of prizes in Merit Awards ($50) and Honorable Mention Awards ($25). • Open to all resident amateur photographers and camera buffs in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Photos submitted by professional photographers will not be awarded prizes. • Entry fee, $7.00 each entry, with a maximum of 4 entries in each category—color and black/white. Make checks made payable to the MCA. Forms and requirements are available at the MCA • Entries must originate from a photograph taken by the entrant and may not incorporate any element produced by another person. The photographer’s name and print title cannot appear on the front side of the print. Prints can be computerized and enhanced. • Prints must be unframed and mounted on 16” x 20” black or white matting boards, 3/16: maximum thickness. Foam core is allowed. No front matting or hangers. Entry dates February 6 and February 7 • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm The Meadows Community Center 2004 Longmeadow • Sarasota, FL 34235 • 377-2300 The MCA is not responsible for loss or damage to a photograph. Pick up prints at the MCA Community Center from March 3 through March 21 during business hours. The photo Show Committee will dispose prints not picked up by March 31, 2014. The Meadoword • January 2015 23 2015 Meadows “U” at a Glance This Month Suwannee Divide by Gene Jones—Wed, Jan 14, 1:30 pm— details at right. Tour of Nathan Benderson Park— Tue, Jan 27, 1:30 pm (rain date, Wed, Jan 28)—details at right. 2015 Program Schedule Meadows “U” Has Something for You! Next Month! Meadows “U” programs are held at the MCA Community Center unless otherwise noted. Programs are free, open to all Meadows residents. FEBRUARY! Tour of the Sarasota Ballet—Tue, Feb 10, 9:45 to 11:25 am The 2015 season is all about “Expanding Your Horizons and Your Mind!” We hope you will join us for a Take an active, guided, behind-the-scenes great season and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities The Meadows “U” Committee has pulled tour of the ballet theatre, costume room, and together for you. Please come to as many programs as you can—we DO have a great season for YOU! studios. Tour includes standing time and stair climbing. Entire program lasts about 90 minutes. Meadows residents only. Please call ASAP to RSVP and reserve your The Suwannee spot for this exciting, colorful, artistic Divide event. Space is limited; maximum of Wed, Jan 14, 1:30 pm 30. Located at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Come to the screen room Sign up required— on the third floor, where the ballet offices maximum of 70 are located. Join Florida author Gene FEBRUARY! Revitalizing Your Jones for a history of the Retirement—Wed, Feb 25, 1:30 pm Civil War in Florida Nancy Schlossberg, well-known author and speaker, will talk about her book for retirees. Books will be available for purchase and Gene Jones is a fifth-generation he graduated from the University of Union sentiment remained strong signing. Floridian and the descendent of Florida California at Berkeley and Florida throughout the war, even though pioneers who settled in north Pinellas State University Law School. He Florida was the third state to secede County. Born in 1945, he grew up as practiced law for many years in from the United States. This little- Coming up… Florida transitioned from an economy Sarasota. known history is told through the eyes based on agriculture to an urban state His Civil War novel, Suwannee of the novels’ diverse characters— Tour of the Marietta Museum of with mixed economy based on tourism, Divide, launched in 2012, tells the including a mulatto slave who escapes Art and Whimsy and Red Rose manufacturing, and construction. story of divided loyalties during that and falls in love with a runaway who Parlour Theatre performance— Educated in the public school system, era. is then captured by the Union Navy; a Fri, Mar 6, 1:30 pm unionist farmer who is forced to enlist The group will explore the museum and with the Confederate’s 2nd Florida grounds. Maximum of 30 people. $10 due at Nathan Benderson Park Cavalry; and a black Union troop who sign up at the MCA. made a final assault on Tallahassee. Jones also wrote a nonfiction Quit Fighting With Food— Take a Special tour for a first-hand look book called Adventuring in Paradise, Tue, Mar 24, 3:00 pm at the park a popular guidebook about the Karen R. Koenig, eating coach, environment and outdoor recreational psychotherapist, national educator, activities in Southwest Florida. motivational speaker, and international Copies of Suwannee Divide ($15) author of four books debunks myths about will be available for purchase. Please dieting, eating, and weight. Book signing make your check payable to Gene opportunity. Jones or have exact change only. Sarasota’s Lower Main Street— Tue, Jan 27—Sign up at the MCA Tue, Apr 7, 3:00 pm 2015 Meadows “U” Committee Well-known local historian Jim Clubb Claire Coyle, Chairperson presents a slide show, giving a pictorial On Tuesday, January 27 Meadows If you want to limit your walking residents are invited to a private tour on the tour, you will be fine. If you Nancy Bushnell tour of historical buildings in Sarasota, and Bernice Davis lecture discussing how Lower Main and the of the Nathan Benderson Park for a would like to stay after the official Chris Hannafin firsthand look at the new facilities and function and explore the park on foot, surrounding area have changed since 1885. Consulting Members Jim gives guided walking tours of Main and learn about all the opportunities the you are welcome to do so. Leslie Cobin about 50 other destinations. park offers to Meadows residents. Plan Sign up is required. Please call the Jane Glusman to arrive by 1:15 pm. The presentation MCA office at 377-230 to register for Mary Lipson Staying on Your Feet— about the park begins at 1:30 pm in the the tour. Angelika Schultze Wed, Apr 22, 3:00 pm large white Hospitality Tent on Regatta We have a great team. All our members have Lecture addresses balance issues and the Island. From there we will drive to Driving directions: Go north on input and take responsibility for planning threat of falling. Details will be announced several other locations in the park to Honore toward University. Turn right events. We are always looking for enthusiastic later. see the various facilities. onto DeSoto Road, then turn right onto new members and good ideas. If you would At the end of the tour, the Suncoast Cattlemen Road. After the bridge, turn like to learn more about the Committee and what we do, contact the MCA, 377-2300. We Aquatic Nature Center Associates right onto Regatta Island. look forward to hearing from you, and—even (SANCA) will offer refreshments. better—working with you! 24 The Meadoword • January 2015 Computer Classes Dickens Activity Center Spring Series 2015 begins February 12 and Pillows Group runs through February 26 Seeks New Come join us for Club members. Please be early Computer Classes at the if you want to use a battery- Dickens Activity Center. operated computer, iPad, or Chairperson Classes are for all levels of iPhone. Classes always start Pillows is seeking a new chairperson or ability. No registration is promptly. Fees are $5 for required—just come! Bring members and $7 for guests. cochairpersons. Carolyn Hand is stepping down as your friends and neighbors. Questions? Contact: chairperson of the Pillows Group after this year. Everyone is welcome, [email protected]. although priority seating is given to Pillows meets every Friday, November through March. If you are interested—or know someone who might Schedule of Classes be—in this position, please contact Carolyn at 377- Thu, Feb 12 Thu, Feb 26 Like to sew? Want to help? 10:00 am—“Windows 8.1® & 10 am - “Windows 8.1® & Windows 10 Windows 10 Preview: Preview: Week 3 of 3” Pillows Group recovering from cardiac Week 1 of 3” Instructor: Mark Duren Instructor: Mark Duren meets every Friday, November events, heart surgery, or other through March, from 9:00 procedures. Overview of Windows 8.1. Refresher and Q&A of what’s to 11:00 am at the MCA It’s just a simple gift, but it includes start screen, desktop, been covered to date. Also includes Community Center to create represents the caring concern task bar, charms bar, Internet the most requested topics covered or pillows with red hearts for heart and support of others. Explorer, and File Explorer. Note, missed and shows the Windows 10 patients at Sarasota Memorial For more information, the Instructor will show ways Preview edition live. Follow along Hospital. The pillows provide please the MCA at 377-2300. to maximize your PC use and on your battery-powered Windows therapeutic comfort to patients enjoyment (Internet browsing PC (optional). Arrive early to allow and email on Windows 8.1 using time to connect to the Dickens WiFi. Internet Explorer and Google 1:30 pm—“Cyber Security Chrome). Follow along on your for Seniors” Instructor: Dave Johnston battery-powered Windows PC For Sale Now! (optional). Arrive early to connect Focuses on raising awareness 5406 Chanteclaire - Beautiful 2/2 villa to the Dickens WiFi. and vigilance to all the types of risks with golf course views...... $265,000 Windows 10 will be released and hoaxes and what you should do Recent Sales in spring 2015; where appropriate to avoid them (even phone calls you 4080 Penshurst...... SOLD! $459,000 (mostly Week 3), instructor will may get informing you of a problem 4968 Taywater Dell ...... SOLD! $310,000 show what’s next from Microsoft. with the Windows operating system 3320 Hadfield Greene ...... SOLD! $310,000 1:30 am—“iPad, iPhone, et al: Week 1 on your computer—and all you of 2” Instructor: Dave Johnston have is an iPad!). Also covers the Pam Watts Agent Department of Homeland Security’s Meadow Resident 13 years For beginners; covers very new foundation for maintaining basic attributes of iPad and iPhone secure Internet use. This class is 941-228-8753 (cell) as well as Apple Pay and the new for anyone who uses the Internet. [email protected] “handoff” features of the latest Previous knowledge and skills are operating system. Prerequisites: helpful, but class will be informative bring your iPad or iPhone updated on all levels. to version iOS 8.1. Recommended: About our instructors a spiral notebook for notes. Arrive early to connect to Dickens WiFi Mark Duren is a technology Thu, Feb 19 enthusiast and consultant who pro- vides home and remote computer/ 10:00 am—“Windows 8.1® tech support and training. A former & Windows 10 Preview: Week 2 of 3” technology lawyer at NCR/AT&T, Instructor: Mark Duren he has been a Dickens instructor since 2009. Review and continuation of David Francisco is a consultant Week 1. Explores and demonstrates in The Meadows for home comput- Microsoft Account benefits like ers, iPhones, iPads, and others. He is OneDrive (Cloud storage) and a retired systems development man- Skype (voice and video calling). ager and has taught classes since Microsoft OneDrive and Skype 2002. He has also led the Dickens Apps also available for Apple or Computer Club since 2006. Android phone or tablet. Follow David Johnston is a retired along on battery-powered Windows IBM instructor and software engi- PC (optional). Arrive early to neer. He is now a consultant and connect to the Dickens WiFi teacher of Apple (iMac, iPhone, iPad, iCloud, Apple TV) and 1:30 pm—“iPad, iPhone, et al: Windows. He has been teaching Week 2 of 2” at the Dickens Activity Center for Instructor: Dave Johnston several years. Continuation of Week 1. Bring your iPad or iPhone. Arrive early to connect to the Dickens WiFi. The Meadoword • January 2015 25

APPLICATION Art 015 The Twenty-Third Attention Meadows Artists! Annual MCA Celebrate the 23rd-Year Anniversary Celebration of of the MCA Celebration of Fine Arts Fine Arts March 7 and 8—application forms March 7 & 8, 2015 due January 23 You can use the application form (Application Deadline is noon, January 23, 2015) Attention artists! on the left or print an online copy at The 23rd Annual MCA Celebration www.themeadowssarasota.org. On the The Celebration of Fine Arts is open to Meadows residents and members of Fine Arts is scheduled for March 7 main page of the site, just click the link of The Meadows Country Club. Exhibitors must submit an application with and 8 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the for Art Show Application. Application the entry fee by January 23, 2015. Space is limited. The entry fee of $25 is MCA Community forms are for the Basic Space package, which includes one chair and six-foot space Center, 2004 also available (display or wall) or two photo panels. One additional request can be added Longmeadow. at the MCA for a fee. Upon verification of your participation, the additional request will We welcome Community be made available at a fee of $20, payable no later than March 2, 2015. your applications Center, 2004 Please show your preferences below: to exhibit in the Longmeadow, event. All Meadows between 9:00 1. Basic Space: Cost $25 Check # ______Cash ______residents and am and 3:00 pm, (Check one space) 6’ wall space _____, 6’ floor display _____, Meadows Country Monday through or 2 photo panels (space is 6’) ______Club members are Friday. eligible to exhibit. Completed More than one chair? Number of chairs ______Applications applications and (Check one table) Card table ______, 6’ table _____ to exhibit must entry fees must or None ______be received by be received by the 2. Additional Space: Cost $20/space noon, January MCA by 12 noon, 23, at the MCA January 23, 2015. Check # ______Cash ______Community Center. As always, we (To be paid when notified, by March 2, 2015) I would like to add: Applications must be look forward to a great (Check one space) 6’ wall space _____, 6’ floor display _____, completely filled out show from our diverse or 2 photo panels (space is 6’) ______and accompanied by your collection of gifted (Check one table) Card table ______, 6’ table _____, registration fee. artists! or None ______3. Medium: ______I understand that I will be notified if I will have a 12’ (two 6’ foot Jan/Feb Events areas). The additional request will be located next to the original space. Quantities and space availability are limited. Golf Jan 7 & Feb 4 — Mulligan’s & Martinis, Full Golf Privileged Ladies only, 3:30 pm I understand that the MCA will make every effort to provide security Jan 11 & Feb 15 — Golf Guest Day, Guests of Members Pay $27 Cart Fee Only Jan 10 — Men’s Ryder Cup, 8:30 am Shotgun during the show, but cannot be responsible for any losses, however Jan 18 — Couples Member-Guest, 12:30 pm Shotgun incurred. Jan 20 — Ladies 18-Hole Queen Bee, 12:45 pm Shotgun Jan 24 — Men’s Member-Member, 8:30 am Shotgun, Round 1 Jan 25 — Men’s Member-Member, 8:30 am Shotgun, Round 2 NAME ______Jan 30 — Couples Scotch Scramble, 12:30 pm Shotgun (Please Print Name) Jan 31 — Men’s Barrett Nichols Championship, 8:30 am Shotgun, Round 1 ADDRESS ______Feb 5 — LGA 9H & 18H, Think Pink Benefit Shotgun, Lunch & Fashion Show, 10 am Feb 7 — Men’s Barrett Nichols Championship, 8:30 am Shotgun, Round 2 Feb 8 — Couples Valentines Day Bash, 12:30 pm Shotgun PHONE ______EMAIL______Feb 10 — Ladies 18-Hole USA Vs International, 12:45 pm Shotgun Feb 19 — Ladies 9-Hole Pro-Talk, 8:45 am Shotgun Feb 22 — Couples Battle of the Sexes, 12:30 pm Shotgun Resident ______TMCC member ______Feb 27 — Men’s Member-Guest, Practice Round, Morning T-Times Feb 28 — Men’s Member-Guest, 9-hole matches, Formal Dinner MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MCA. SEND OR RETURN TO Mar 1 — Men’s Member-Guest, 9-hole matches & Flight Winner Shootout THE MCA 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 Tennis ! ! ! ! Jan 3 & Feb 7 — Tennis Guest Day, Free Tennis for Guests of Members Jan 7 & Feb 4 — Courts & Cocktails, Tennis Deck, 3:30 pm To be detached and kept by applicant Jan 10 — Meadows ‘Pro Staff’ Team, Tennis Round Robin Jan 14 thru 18 — Club Singles Championship • Applications are for Meadows residents and Meadows Country Feb 14 — Valentine’s Day Round Robin Club members only. Chairs, tables, and wall hangers will be Feb 16 thru Feb 21 — Meadows/USTA Super Seniors Grand Prix provided by the MCA. You will be notified by February 14 of your Feb 25 thru Mar 1 — Club Mixed Doubles Championships inclusion in the show. Additional requests will be determined and Call The Tennis Pro Shop for Information 378-5265 artists will be called. That fee is due by March 2, 2015. Dining & Social • Setup for the show will begin at 3:30 pm, Friday, March 6, 2015. Jan 6 & Feb 24 — Trivia Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm Jan 13 & Feb 17 — Mediterranean Night, Regency Room, 5:30 pm The show will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, March 7 and 8. Jan 15 & Feb 12 — Bingo Buffet, Regency Room, 5:30 pm • The Art Committee will design the show to allow as many artists Jan 17 — Winter Dinner Dance, Regency Room, 6:00 pm as possible to participate as well as allow for artistic diversity Jan 22 & Feb 19 — Wine & Dine, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Jan 29 & Feb 3 — Seafood Buffet, Regency Room, 6:00 pm in each room. The Committee is responsible for final decisions Feb 14 — Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance, Regency Room, 6:00 pm about the suitability of any art. If there are any adjustments Call for Reservations 378-2135 needed to your requests, you will be contacted. The show will be broadly advertised. Greeters will be available on each day of the Activities Jan 27 — Speakers Bureau, Regency Room, 4:00 pm show to ensure movement through all the display areas. Feb 3 — Speakers Bureau, Regency Room, 4:00 pm MCA Contact: Kathy Gibson, 377-2300 • Ladies Bridge — 1st & 3rd Wednesday and 2nd & 4th Friday, 1:00 pm • Men’s Bridge — Every Tuesday, 1:00 pm email [email protected] • Mah Jongg — Every Friday 10:00 am to Noon 26 The Meadoword • January 2015

Church of the Nativity A community in Christ, loving and reaching out to all, proclaiming the Good News Sundays Communion—8:00 am Bible Study—9:00 am Communion with Music—10:15 am Meadows Craft Group adds sixth charity Wednesdays Healing Service—10:00 am to receive benefits from Sale 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd. By Liz Barnett (1 block South of University) 941-355-3262 The Craft Group has grown schools and the community. www.churchofthenativity.com from 16 to 53 members in Best Craft Visit www.sparcc.net. Rev. Charles H. Mann, Rector the last five years Baby Basics These dedicated crafters produced Sale Ever! Baby Basics, an all-volunteer an abundance of hand-made treasures. It took two rooms to group, provides diapers and kindness Mah Jongg Fortunately, the MCA maintenance to working-poor families who do crew removed the partitions between hold all the crafts we not receive government assistance. ON MONDAYS the rooms to open up a light-filled had made Believing that “every baby deserves space large enough to accommodate all the basics,” Baby Basics ensures Are you looking for a the crafts and shoppers. And shop they each family receives enough diapers chance to play Mah Jongg? did! Sales were 66 percent higher than for their children, from birth to Come by the MCA last year’s record-setting total. potty training. But, the kindness You may have sparkled at holiday dispensed along with the diapers Monday mornings, 9:30 am parties in jewelry from the sale, means this program delivers more For more information, call trimmed your tree with some of our than just the basics. Visit www. Caryl Magnus at 378-5055. ornaments, delighted a grandchild with facebook.com/pages/Baby-Basics-of- animal-shaped puppet mittens or a Sarasota/201355450459. Frozen princess gown for her doll, or FISH touched someone’s heart with a special card. Perhaps your home is looking a FISH of Sarasota provides Are you a little spiffier or your look is updated transportation to medical appointments with a unique purse or accessory. for individuals in need. FISH maintains Bridge Player? Maybe you treated yourself to some an answering service for ride- Looking for an homemade baked goods. Whatever scheduling. Volunteer drivers receive opportunity to play? you bought, we hope you are enjoying no compensation other than goodwill your purchases as much as we enjoyed and the satisfaction of helping For more information, call making them. others. FISH needs more drivers and Bill Thompson 379-7955 The real reward, however, comes welcomes volunteers to drive regularly from the proceeds from the sale or fill in when regular drivers are BRIDGE FRIDAYS that will allow us to increase our absent. If you are interested, call the 12:30 PM contributions to local charities, which answering service at 953-5838 before It is necessary to sign up are making a vital difference in our 2:30 pm. before each game community. We will be able to increase Joining Our Youth, Inc. (JOY) the amount donated to the five charities we assisted last year—All Faiths Food JOY is an all-volunteer program to Bank, SPARCC, JOY, Baby Basics, assist youths who “age-out” of foster and FISH—and add a sixth charity, care and are dismissed from their foster Resurrection House. The smaller homes on their 18th birthday. JOY charities (JOY, Baby Basics, and FISH) assists their transition to independence are operated by volunteers, so most of by providing a trained mentor, their income goes to services. tutoring, a 52-item housekeeping All Faiths Food Bank provides food starter kit, bicycles and bus passes for annually for 41,000 people; 17,000 are transportation, and clothes from JOY’s children Trendy Threads Boutique. Visit www. joysarasota.org. All Faiths Food Bank’s program We appreciate your help! is massive; it distributes more than 7 million pounds of food and provides 20 years ago. Amazingly, the center Once again the generosity of more than 5 million meals every year. has only a few paid employees; the Meadows residents who came to shop, Visit ww.allfaithsfoodbank.org, bulk of the work is done by more the MCA staff who provided support Resurrection House is a day than 200 volunteers. Visit www. services, and the 53 dedicated crafters resource center for the homeless resurrectionhousesarasota.org), . who worked to make it happen has SPARCC provides state-certified shown The Meadows is a community New to our list of charities, the domestic violence and sexual that cares. Lives will be changed for center provides showers, restrooms, assault services the better because of you. laundry, counseling, medical treatment, Our work begins again on January food, clothing, veteran’s assistance, SPARCC offers a hotline, crisis 7. Novice or expert, if you would like storage lockers, and an address to counseling, hospital and court to create items for next year’s sale and receive mail for an average of 230 advocacy, an emergency shelter for support local charities, please join us homeless individuals every day—a 7,000 shelter nights annually, and on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00. total of 29,000 since the center opened violence prevention programs in If you can glue, we want you! 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New to The Meadows in the Past Six Months? Come meet your neighbors—attend the Newcomer’s Luncheon on February 14 The MCA Involvement Committee

If you are a newcomer to The lectures—just to name a few. Meadows in the last year and Community events include the have not previously attended a annual Craft Show at the MCA and Newcomer’s Luncheon, please join garage sale at the Village Center us on February 14, 2015, at noon every November, the annual Photo for a Newcomer’s Lunch hosted Competition and Show every by the Involvement Committee February, and the Celebration of of the MCA. It’s a chance for us Fine Arts in March. to welcome you and acquaint you We are happy that you have with all our many activities as well chosen The Meadows as your new as to meet your neighbors. home. If you are a new full-time Seating is limited. Reservations resident or live in The Meadows are required by Monday, February for at least three to six months 9. Please call the MCA Community of the year, please pick up your Center at 377-2300. Newcomer Packet at the front desk The Meadows has a lot to of the MCA Community Center. offer—Crafts Group, Book The packet contains information Club, library, bridge groups, about The Meadows and cultural and Meadows “U” activities and events in Sarasota. Pierian Spring Academy Course registration opens for 2015 Winter/ Spring; terms run January 12 through February and March 2 through April 9

Course registration for Pierian PSA’s seminar-style courses are Spring Academy’s (PSA) 2015 Winter taught by a distinguished faculty of and Spring terms opened in December. retired college professors and other Pierian Spring Academy, a leading experienced experts. Courses cover lifelong learning institution in Sarasota a full gamut from art and music to and Manatee Counties, is offering 33 science, politics, and world affairs. courses of four- or six-week duration Sessions are offered at 10 different during the winter term, which runs convenient locations in Sarasota and from January 12 through the end of Manatee Counties. February. In addition, another 21 Tuition is reasonable–$60 for four courses will be offered in Spring weeks and $85 for six. There are no session from March 2 through registration fees, and free parking is April 9. available at all PSA locations. For the most updated program details course descriptions, visit www. PSAsrq.org. A copy of PSA’s 2015 course catalog is also available for The MCA 33rd Annual download with a printable registration form if you prefer to mail it and pay by Photographic check. You can also complete an online Competition registration form and make a credit Friday, February 27 – card payment by PayPal®. Sunday, March 1, 2015 Pierian Spring Academy is a 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Daily volunteer-managed not-for-profit MCA Community Center institution organized as a 501(c)(3) corporation. Its operating expenses are Entry Deadline covered primarily by the tuition fees February 6 and 7 charged for its courses, supplemented 9:00 am – 4:00 pm by generous charitable donations by Bring Entries to the students, faculty, and friends of the MCA Community Center organization. 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota For more information, call 377-23000 28Good Food The Meadoword • January 2015 The Eighth Annual Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival The Sarasota-Manatee Originals hosts Festival January 23 through 26

In the past seven years, the Forks January 25 (sold out). & Corks Food & Wine Festival has Participating wineries submit their raised more than $250,000 for area choice wine for judging by a panel of charities. It remains the region’s top wine professionals prior to the festival. food and wine event. The four-day The winners are awarded gold, silver, culinary festival, presented by The or bronze in a number of categories Sarasota-Manatee Originals (SMO), and offered for sale at The Grand returns to Sarasota this month to unite Tasting. This year’s silent auction of food, wine, and beer enthusiasts with fine wines will benefit All Faiths Food regional chefs and celebrated vintners Bank. from around the world. For more information about the The festival’s public events feature Eighth Annual Forks & Corks Food & winemaker activities at area restaurants Wine Festival, visit www.dineoriginal. and retail shops on January 23 and com/forksandcorks, or call 365-2800. 24, interactive wine seminars on For more information about The January 24, and The Grand Tasting in Sarasota-Manatee Originals, visit www. The Ringling Museum’s courtyard on dineoriginal.com.

Drivers Needed! Can you spare a few hours a week? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life?

You can help seniors stay which you can save for your own future independent and healthy by taking use, transfer to a loved one, or donate them to visit friends, doctor to the Road Scholarship Program appointments, religious services—even for low-income riders. Your biggest the gym. Work as many or as few reward, however, is the gratitude of hours a week as you can offer—your those you help and knowing that you schedule as a volunteer driver is are making a difference! completely flexible. Many people in Interested? To become a volunteer your own neighborhood could benefit driver, call 364-7530. from your act of kindness. ITNSarasota is a nonprofit You will receive mileage organization. For more information, reimbursement for part of the ride visit www.iTNSarasota.org and like us and transportation credits for the rest, on our Facebook page. The Meadoword • January 2015 29 James Joyce Expressive Arts for Caregivers Acupuncture Society Friendship Centers offers free workshop at Joyce scholar speaks Caregiver Resource Center, January 7 on “James Joyce, Frank Works Budgen, Ulysses and The Senior Friendship Centers in The Friendship Centers’ mission is Finnegans Wake” at Sarasota will offer a free workshop To promote health, dignity and quality At North Sarasota Library, on Expressive Arts for Caregivers on of life throughout the journey of aging. The Meadows January 14 Wednesday, January 7, from 1:00 to For more than four decades, this 3:00 pm at the Caregiver Resource organization has served persons 55 Center (1820 Brother Geenen Way in and older with programs and services Sarasota). which include medical and dental Call Dr. Brenda Conducted by Linda F. Joffe, clinics, activity centers, lifelong an expressive arts facilitator with a learning, meals at the centers and 941-955-1220 certificate in Art & Healing from the delivered to the homebound, caregiver www.doctorbrenda.com Ringling College of Art & Design, support, adult day services, supportive the workshop is an opportunity for aging services, and volunteer caregivers to nurture themselves in a opportunities. safe, relaxing environment through the More than 1,000 volunteers give medium of art. No art experience is time valued at more than $3 million required and all materials are supplied. annually. The Friendship Centers The Center already offers group serve in Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, therapy and journaling for caregivers. Lee, and Collier Counties. For more Registration is limited to 12 information, or call people and advanced reservations are 955-2122 visit www. requested. To make reservations or for friendshipcenters.org. James Joyce,1915 more information, call 556-3268.

The James Joyce Society of Sarasota will hold a special “Angel Fund” Benefits Racing presentation on “James Joyce, Frank Budgen, Ulysses and Finnegans Dog Rescue Project Wake,” Wednesday, January 14, A story of hope behind every dollar spent, at 10:30 am at the North Sarasota Library (2801 Newtown Boulevard in but depleted funds mean that some animals Sarasota). may not get the help they need Speaker Jesse Meyers will share insights on Joyce’s place in global The Racing Dog and balance of culture and his relationship with Rescue Project financial resources. (RDRP) has always Frank Budgen (his closest friend, RDRP is a volunteer struggled with biographer, and noted British painter) organization that returned or and Budgen’s impact on Joyce’s relies on donations “bounce” dogs creativity. The program also includes to provide care for representations of Budgen’s unique retired greyhounds work. A Q&A session follows the Due to no presentation. A reception follows the fault of the dogs, some owners must RDRP maintains the “Angel meeting at noon. surrender their adopted pets back to Fund” to provide care for returned Meyers is a long-term Joyce RDRP for various reasons. Typically, or “bounce” dogs. Because of your scholar and New York University these animals are more senior pets generosity in response to the 2013 School of Professional Studies faculty and are often very hard to place into “Angel” letter, we were able to member. He has taught, written, and new adoptive homes. Fortunately, raise more than $5,000 for care lectured on Joyce’s life and works as RDRP has a small network of people emergencies. But, this funding is now well as spoken at Joycean meetings in that offer to provide foster homes to depleted and general funds were used the United States, Ireland, France, and “bounce” dogs. to support the additional $7,500 of Trieste, Italy. This foster arrangement is not specialty care required in 2014. The The event is free and open to typical, but it is a special “permanent board of directors is working to reduce the public—everyone is welcome foster” agreement where the foster the expenses associated with veterinary Questions? Contact jmcglobal@yahoo. family provides food and routine care but are asking you to offer what com. medical care. you can to specifically support the care If specialized medical care is necessary, of retired “bounce” pets. RDRP must absorb the financial burden The organization appreciates the support they get from individuals to RDRP currently cares for more help carry their mission to provide than a dozen of these senior foster facilities, care, and love for the retired dogs. Recently, an elderly 10-year-old racers. If you would like to make a greyhound required necessary medical donation to the “Angel Fund,” please treatment after a routine procedure make your check payable to RDRP and resulted in recovery complications, and indicate “Angel Fund” in the memo one week of extended care exceeded line so your donation will be applied $5,000. But his prognosis was good, directly to this campaign. Send your and the money was well-spent. check to RDRP, P.O. Box 18153, One of the hardest decisions Sarasota, FL 34276 to make on pet care is balancing all RDRP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit medical options against the decision and your contribution is tax deductible. to end suffering or let nature take its (FEIN #65-0748752.) If you would course. RDRP is sometimes faced with like to know more about RDRP or such decision-making for “bounce” information about adopting a retired dogs; their mission is humane raced, visit www.rdrp-greyhound.org treatment based on sound judgment or call 379-3278. 30 The Meadoword • January 2015 Sanctuary Concerts The Sarasota Concert “Intimate Piano Impressions Association with Eleonora Lvov” 70th Anniversary Great Performers Series Acclaimed piano virtuoso performs works by Chopin, Season runs January through March 2015 at Liszt, Debussy, Ravel, Albéniz, and Gershwin at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Unitarian Universalist Church, January 18 The Sarasota Concert Association Moser. The orchestra traces its history Eleonora Lvov, celebrated Russian of music. When I perform, my ego (SCA) has brought the world’s most back nearly six centuries; the present- piano virtuoso, brings her elegant dissolves, and what flashes through my renowned classical musicians to day orchestra was founded in 1870, and passionate brand of performance mind is a torrent of images—images Sarasota since 1938 with superstars gaining worldwide fame in the 1930s to the Sanctuary Concerts series, which come from the subconscious and like Rudolf Serkin, Yehudi Menuhin, and attracting distinguished soloists Sunday, January 18, 4:00 pm on at the unconscious mind. I don’t concentrate Isaac Stern, Leontyne Price, Lang and notable conductors. Unitarian Universalist Church. The on the notes —that’s what practice is Lang, Emanuel Ax, and Joshua Bell. March 17, 8:00 pm—Takács program includes works by Chopin, for—I only feel emotion. What gives SCA’s board president Joy McIntyre Quartet, with pianist Joyce Yang. Liszt, Debussy, Ravel, Albéniz, and me a high is the feeling of joy, from says, “Reading the names of the Recognized as one of the world’s great Gershwin. She often punctuates her spirit speaking through me.” illustrious artists and orchestras … is ensembles, the Quartet has a unique concerts with personal impressions and Don DeMaio, coordinator for the like reading a roll call of the greatest blend of musical mastery, dramatic historical remarks. Sanctuary Concerts series, says that artists in music performance history.” presence, and humor. Lvov achieved acclaim as a audiences can expect to “experience The Great Performer Series season March 25, 8:00 pm—Pianist piano virtuoso and popular recording uplifting and inspiring music played by will celebrate 70 years of inspired Murray Perahia has performed for artist; she performs as a soloist with a world-class pianist who believes that performances with a stellar 2015 more than 40 years. major orchestras and in recitals giving and expressing love, music, and Season. The concerts are held at the Van throughout the United States, Europe, beauty can change the world. ” January 14, 8:00 pm—Royal Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 and Russia and was honored with For more information or to Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. command performances for the Queen purchase tickets, $15, visit www. by Pinchas Zukerman. Founded in Subscriptions for all five concerts of Belgium, the Prime Minister of uusarasota.com/concerts, email 1946, the orchestra enjoys ongoing are $155, $195, $235, and $265. For England and the President of Israel. [email protected], or call success and records extensively under subscription information, call She received First Prize in the 371-4974. its own record label, RPO Records. 225-6500 or visit www.scasarasota.org Beethoven Competition in Moscow The Unitarian Universalist Church January 26, 8:00 pm—Chamber to download subscription forms. and was awarded the International of Sarasota is located at 3975 Fruitville Music Society of Lincoln Center, In a special performance, Alex de Vries prize in Belgium, among Road in Sarasota. Founded in 1952 with cellist David Finckel, perform renowned pianist and composer Dick others awards. with 12 members, it now has 400 “Folk Inspirations,” a varied program Hyman will perform on February “Music is the language of spirit,” members and is a growing church of folk-influenced works by Brahms, 11, 5:00 pm, at the Historic Asolo says Lvov. “Whether I am playing with an active calendar of cultural and Dvořák, and Kodaly. Theater, followed by dinner at Treviso about love, struggle, or turbulent social events, including its popular March 1, 4:00 pm—Dresden restaurant. Tickets are $125. For dark forces, it is my soul talking to series of Freethinkers presentations on Philharmonic, conducted by Michael reservations, call 941-225-6500 or the audience through the language the first Friday of every month. Sanderling, with cellist Johannes email [email protected]. The Meadoword • January 2015 31 Key Chorale Sarasota’s Symphonic Chorus performs “The Courts of Heaven and Earth” at First United Methodist Church, January 24

Under the artistic direction Zadok the Priest—which will of Joseph Caulkins, Key be accompanied by First Church Chorale performs “The Courts organist Elizabeth Goldstein. of Heaven and Earth” at First This piece has been sung at every United Methodist Church. The coronation since it was composed performance takes place January by Handel in 1727. 24 at 2:30 pm. A rarely heard work by Mary Wilson, acknowledged Handel, Laudate Pueri, will as one of today’s most exciting feature American Soprano Mary young artists, returns to Sarasota Wilson, the full Chorale, Chamber after her critically-acclaimed Chorus, and orchestra. Ms. Wilson sold-out performance last season! will also delight the listening ear The full Key Chorale & Chamber with Mozart’s popular Exsultate Chorus, conducted by Artistic Jubilate. The Key Chorale Director Joseph Caulkins and Chamber Chorus will perform J. members of the Sarasota Orchestra, S. Bach’s Cantata 196 “Der Herr perform music from the times denket an uns.” of Courts and Kings including Tickets, $35 general admission, two Coronation anthems—Let are available online at www. Thy Hand Be Strengthened and keychorale.org. Jazz Club of Sarasota The Eddie Metz Jazz Trio performs at Riverview High School; Performing Arts Center, January 16

The Eddie Metz Jazz Trio— Holly Hoffman, Bucky Pizzarelli, featuring bassist and vocalist Nicki John Pizzarelli, Warren Vache, Parrott, pianist Rossano Sportiello, Jr., and Jose Feliciano. Parrot also and drummer Eddie Metz Jr.— performed in several Broadway returns to Sarasota to perform shows, including Avenue Q; at the Riverview High School Imaginary Friends; You’re a Good Performing Arts Center on Friday, Man, Charlie Brown; Summer of January 16, 7:30 pm. The Center is ’42; and Jekyll and Hyde. For located at 1 Ram Way, in Sarasota. more information, visit www. To purchase tickets (Jazz Club nickiparrott.com. members are $25; nonmembers, Award-winning jazz pianist $30; and students, free at the door), Rossano Sportiello, Italian born, visit www.brownpapertickets. began his study of piano at com/event/975619 or call 800- age 9. By 16, was performing 838-3006. For more information, professionally at jazz venues in call 941-366-1552 or visit www. the Milan area. In 1992, he joined jazzclubsarasota.org. one of Europe’s historic jazz About the artists bands, the “Milano Jazz Gang,” and toured with the group through Eddie Metz, Jr. got his first 2000. Sportiello also performed pair of drumsticks at age 3 and by with some of the world’s finest jazz 12, played his first professional artists including Slide Hampton, gig. He has toured with the Count Barry Harris, Dan Barrett, Bucky Basie Orchestra, the Bill Allred Pizzarelli, Warren Vache, Howard Classic Jazz Band, the Les Brown Alden, Jake Hanna, and Dick Orchestra, and many others and Hyman. For more information, also worked with greats like visit www.rossanosportiello.com. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, About the Jazz Club of Sarasota Arturo Sandoval, Sammy Davis, Jr., Rosemary Clooney, Michael The Jazz Club of Sarasota’s Feinstein, Chick Corea, and Patti mission is to promote, preserve, Page. He records with top jazz present, and educate people about artists and performs at jazz festivals jazz—the original American art and events around the country. form. Founded in 1980 by the For more information, visit www. late Hal Davis, the club presents eddiemetzjr.com. ongoing concert series, events, Bassist, vocalist, and songwriter lectures, and the annual Sarasota Nicki Parrott moved to the United Jazz Festival. States from Australia in 1994 to For more information about study with acclaimed bassist Rufus the Jazz Club of Sarasota, call Reid at William Patterson College. 941-366-1552 or visit www. Since 2000, he has performed with jazzclubsarasota.org. notable musicians like Billy Taylor, Dick Hyman, Terri Thornton, 32 The Meadoword • January 2015 “Gulf Coast Heritage: At the Intersection of Art and Local History Exhibit on display at the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez through January 27

The Florida Maritime Museum the culture and environment of (FMM) is partnering with Sarasota Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bay Watch to present a new Featured artist Larry Stults exhibit, “Gulf Coast Heritage: At and two of his family members, the Intersection of Art and Local Peter Stults and Debbie Stults History.” The exhibit features the Harvey, will hold a discussion on artworks of three talented artists— Wednesday, January 14, at 3:00 to Larry Stults, William Hartman, recount stories, trials, tribulations, and Wilfrid “Wally” Berg. From and joys of island life on Florida’s net mending and boat building to West Coast from 1944 to 1969. general stores and main streets, Seating is limited, so reservations the exhibit conveys many facets of are required. To RSVP, call 708- Florida’s rich maritime history. 6120 or contact Halee Turner at The exhibit is open Tuesday [email protected]. through Saturday from 9:00 am About the Florida Maritime Museum to 4:00 pm through January 24. Admission is free. For more The Florida Maritime Museum information, call708-6120 or visit is located in a 1912 Schoolhouse floridamaritimemuseum.org. in the historic fishing village of Florida Maritime Museum Cortez. The museum seeks to Supervisor Amara Nash is “excited preserve and share Florida’s to have the opportunity to bring Maritime history, with a special this beautiful exhibit to Cortez” focus on the Gulf Coast, through a and hopes it will help bring collection of informative exhibits, attention to the good work that research materials, educational both Sarasota Bay Watch and programs, and community events. FMM are doing to help preserve Lifelong Learning Academy Registration ongoing for Winter 2015 Semester, January 12 through March 6; New this year, classes start at theState College of Florida, Lakewood Ranch

The winter semester, January on the USFSM campus, at 8350 12 through March 6, offers N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Most a variety of course subjects, courses last six to eight weeks and including literature, the arts, classes meet for one hour and 20 history, current affairs, science, minutes each week. Registration is psychology, health and wellbeing, ongoing now. To register or learn Massage Designed for Your Body technology, and languages. more about fall semester courses, “An Insider’s View of the visit www.lla-sm.org. and Your Budget Arts in Sarasota,” Eat, Love, Lifelong Learning Academy’s Pray the Jewish Way,” “Buddha executive director Janna Heart, Buddha Mind,” “A Guide Overstreet says the academy sets to Evolution,” “A Walking Tour the standard other educational Through Paris,” and “History of organizations follow and served the Mystery”—these topics are nearly 3,000 students who just a sampling of the more than registered for almost 8,000 for 90 in-depth courses offered this educational opportunities in the $45.00 One Hour winter by the Lifelong Learning past year. (Valid through December 31, 2015) Academy (LLA). Through the new partnership GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Courses are primarily offered with State College of Florida at on campus of the University of Lakewood Ranch, the Academy Terri Magdalinski, RN, LMT South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will have a home on the east 15 Years Experience as a Registered Nurse & (USFSM), but are also offered at campus with office and classroom 14 Years as a Licensed Massage Therapist Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson in space. The alliance with SCF The Meadows, and Westminster includes cooperative programming OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTIES: Towers & Shores in Bradenton, with their educational services Relaxing massage • Deep tissue • Medical and State College of Florida in division, free no-permit-required Aromatherapy • Reflexology Lakewood Ranch. parking, and discounts at the By Appointment Only Classes range from two to campus café. The Meadows Shopping Village eight sessions to accommodate For more information about people who travel, and costs the Lifelong Learning Academy, 5049 Ringwood Meadow • Bldg H, Ste. G range from $30 to $75 a course. call 359-4296. Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-378-4101 Lifelong Learning Academy offers four course terms a year RN 1586602 • MA 20912 • MM 18803 The Meadoword • January 2015 33 Van Wezel Adds Concerts to 2015 Lineup Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band performs at the Van Wezel’s 45th Anniversary Concert, February 24; Sarah McLachlan appears at the Van Wezel Foundation Gala, March 27

The Van Wezel will shine a lot work with education resounds perfectly brighter with two new stars added to with the goals of the Foundation’s the 2015 Season—Ringo Starr and Gala… to help support the Education His All Starr Band will celebrate the Department.” Van Wezel’s 45th anniversary season The 45th Anniversary Concert on February 24, and Grammy®, also include a special dinner in a Billboard®, and Juno® Award winner deep-honored tradition of bringing the Sarah McLachlan will star at the Van biggest artists to the stage over the past Wezel Foundation Gala on March 27. 45 years. Tickets are on sale now. The Gala features a cocktail Executive Director Mary Bensel reception, auction, dinner, Sarah says the Van Wezel is “thrilled beyond McLachlan’s “Shine On Tour,” and belief to have two of [her] favorite after party. artists, Ringo and Sarah, make their To purchase tickets for either Sarasota debut[s]” and to “have one concert, visit www.vanwezel.org or Box of the Beatles on stage to celebrate Office, call 953-3368 or the Van Wezel [the] 45th anniversary is an incredibly Foundation at 366-5578. Concert special occasion.” She goes on to say prices only for Ringo Starr range from that “Sarah couldn’t be more perfect $55 to $180; Sarah McLachlan, $65 to for the Gala” with her “passionate $135.

Village of the Arts “Celebrate the World” this month the first Art Walk of the New Year

On Friday, January 2, from of every month. Galleries, shops, 6:00 to 9:30 pm, various galleries, and restaurants open for the evening, restaurants, and specialty shops will featuring work by local artists, food transform into different countries and refreshments, and live music. Meadows Dental with the sights, sounds, and foods of The Walk continues on Saturday and foreign lands. The journey continues Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. on Saturday, January 3, 11:00 am to The Village of the Arts is located Associcates 4:00 pm. The world awaits you—no in Bradenton between US 41 (14th passports necessary! Street) and 9th Street West, & 17th Are here to help… Art Walks are the first Friday Avenue West and 9th Avenue West. We are committed to providing our Sarasota-Manatee Meadows Community with the latest in International Airport dental technology Air Canada to offer year-round service Call today for an appointment… between Toronto and SRQ We look forward to Air Canada has offered daily other worldwide destinations using Air hearingfrom you! nonstop seasonal service from the Canada’s extensive network. Canadian Ontario region to SRQ Flights are timed to conveniently Make your resolutaion to have a between November and April since connect in Toronto to and from Air 2006. The Sarasota Manatee Airport Canada’s worldwide network so that Happy, Healthy Smile! Authority (SMAA) announced the worldwide customers, including airline will extend its nonstop service Europe, can travel to the Sarasota- between Toronto and SRQ year-round. Bradenton area on a year-round basis. Effective May 2, 2015, Air Canada Quality will continue service with two weekly Daily Service Dental Care… nonstop flights on Thursdays and Dec 2014 thru Apr 30, 2015 Saturdays to SRQ, closing the summer- SRQ to YYZ (AC1229) From Professionals time gap and offering Canadian Depart 12:30 pm/ Arriv 15:25 pm passengers year-round access to the YYZ to SRQ (AC1228) (Pictured left to right) Mary Porter, D.M.D., Patricia Southwest Florida Gulf Coast. Depart 08:40 am / Arriv 11:47 am Who Care Gonzalez, D.D.S., and Todd McCabe, D.M.D. Air Canada passengers will fly on Embraer-190 aircraft, configured with Thursdays & Saturdays 9 business class, 24 preferred, and 64 Effective May 2, 2015 Meadows Dental Associates economy seats. All 97 seats on the 4987 Ringwood Meadow aircraft offer “video on demand.” SRQ TO YYZ (AC1229) Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-377-3659 Local residents can fly nonstop Depart 18:35 pm / Arriv 21:23 pm service to Toronto during the summer YYZ TO SRQ (AC1228) Call to schedule today—(941) 377-3659 or make connections in Toronto to Depart 14:55 pm / Arriv 17:52 pm 34 The Meadoword • January 2015 AROUND THE TOWN • January 2015

Museum/Events • Jan 24—Bodies in Motion traditional crafting, and more. Classes on weekends & Wed MYAKKA STATE PARK • Jan 31—Balance and Wire evenings; some offered at Florida House Learning Center at Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm— 4454 Beneva Rd in Sarasota. Register online. ARTCENTER MANATEE JOSEPH’S COAT SKYSPACE AT SUNSET WILDERNESS PRESERVE ADVENTURE. “Take a Walk Located at 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota. Jan through on the Wild Side.” Members $15; nonmembers $20. Limited Jan 6 thru 30—12”x12” Member Show, all-media, juried Thu & Fri evenings, 30 minutes after sunset—JOSEPH’S COAT. LED lights change the color of the space. Bring Yoga Apr—Thu thru Sun, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission (adults to 6 people, RSVP required. Call 780-0881 or email Bob@ exhibition. Searle & Reid Hodges Gallery. $10; children $2) benefit CMNC. Visit www.crowleyfl.org. Jan 16, 7:00 to 9:00 pm—GIRLS NIGHT OUT: Wire wrap mat; outdoor dress. Reservations recommended. Members rkwRealestate.com. bracelet. $35/person include supplies, beer, wine (or BYOB) free; nonmembers $5. Call 358-3180 or purchase online. DE SOTO NATIONAL MEMORIAL Jan 9, 7:00 pm—FULL MOON CONCERT: Have Gun Will & light snacks. MONDAY NIGHT FILMS, FROM 7:00 TO 9:00 PM Thhru Apr 17, top of the hour, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Travel. Bring a chair, picnic, and beverage. South Pavilion. Jan 18, 1:00 to 2:00 pm—MOVIE: Herb & Dorothy, a AT THE HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER daily—CAMP UZITA LIVING HISTORY, a unique look into Tickets day of event: $15 members; $20.00 nonmembers. story of a postal clerk and librarian, who built one of the most Jan 16, 7:30 pm—National Theatre Live, John. Artistic Spanish & American Indian life in the 16th Century. Park entrance fee waived for concert after 5:00 pm arrival. For important contemporary art collections in history with very Director Lloyd Newson interviewed more than 50 men asking Located at 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton.Visitor more info, call 361-6511 or 316-8139. modest means. $10/person. frank questions, initially about love and sex; one was John. Jan 29, 6:00 to 10:00 pm—Speaker Tim Dorsey, New York Jan 17 & 18, 9:00 to 2:00 pm—USED BUT USEFUL 2014, Center open daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; grounds, dawn to dusk. Adult themes, strong language, and nudity. Suitable for 18yrs+. Gates close at 5:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Times best selling Florida author. South Pavilion. Free to all gently used item sale to benefit ArtCenter Manatee. Art Jan 30, 7:30 pm—National Theatre Live, A Streetcar adventurous souls willing to take literary chances. supplies, jewelry tools, household items, jewelry, books, knick New Years. Free; donations accepted. Named Desire, Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece.. Myakka River State Park, located 9 miles east of I-75 at 13208 knacks, golf equipment, small exercise equipment, small MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK furniture, tools and hardware, dishes, linens, and more. Located at 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota at University State Road 72 in Sarasota, is open 365 days a year from 8:00 Parkway and U.S. 41. Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Mon through Fri, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; second and fourth Sat, am until sundown. $6.00 per vehicle (limit of 2-8 people per Exhibits work of local, state, and national artists; changes Call 359-5700 or visit www.ringling.org. 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther car); $4.00 per single occupant vehicle. Pedestrians, bicyclists, monthly. Adult classes and after school programs (ages King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, 4th extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with holder of 6-10); summer camps, ages (4-15). Located at 209 Ninth PERFORMANCES AT RINGLING of Jul, Labor Day weekend, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Annual Individual Entrance Pass $2.00 per person. Campsites Street West, Bradenton. Visit www.artcentermanatee.org or Jan 9 thru 11, 7:30 pm—EDVARD GRIEG FESTIVAL weekend, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. FREE. Located available. Email [email protected] or call 361-6511. call 746-2862. presented by Artist Series Concerts. Historic Asolo Theater. 1404 Manatee Ave E in Bradenton. Call 749-7165. OLD MAIN STREET BRADENTON ART CENTER SARASOTA • Jan 9—#1: A. Dunbar, bass-G Martin, piano. Historic Asolo Theater M A R I E S E L BY B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N S Every 3rd Thu each month, 6:00 to 10:00 pm—MAIN EXHIBITION CYCLE, thru Jan 16 • Jan 10—#2: N. Spardo, bass-A. Pompa-Baldi, piano LECTURES AND CLASSES STREET LIVE for libations, food, and live music benefits a Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Aqueous Exhibit: • Jan 11—#3: N. Spardo, bass-A. Pompa-Baldi, piano different non-profit organization each month. Call 744-2589. Register, http://www.selby.org. FARMERS’ MARKET. Cvery Sat thru May, 9:00 am to 2:00 “Transparent”—Gallery 1 & 2 • Jan 17, 10:30 am—VIEWPOINT: In Pursuit of Pleaseure: Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26, 9:00 to 10:00 am—YOGA IN THE Art Center Sarasot Instructors—Gallery 3 Casanova’s Europe. pm. Located on 12th Street W., between 3rd Avenue W. and GARDENS. Beginners to advanced students with Manatee Avenue W. Visit www.BradentonFarmersMarket.com Parallel Universes: Open all-media, all-subject juried Jan 24,7:00 pm—Circus Celebrity Night award to honor an emphasis on alignment. Relaxation and breathing exhibition—Gallery 4 men and women whose performances represent the highest or call 840-0017. techniques. Instructor Nancy Zampella. Members $60; 3rd Sat, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—MAINLY ART, every third Sat. Jan 17, 1:00 to 4:00 pm—LECTURE: “10 Legal Tips for achievements in skill, daring, and showmanship. Historic nonmembers $80. Visual Artists” with Anne Dalton, lawyer specializing in the Asolo TheaterJan 29, 7:00 pm—Conversation: Artist of Returns in the fall and runs through May, featuring arts and Jan 6, 13 & 20, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm—INTERMEDIATE crafts by local artists and artisans, live music, and more. creative arts. $10 at the door. Interactive workshop reviews the Hermitage, Christopher Merrill, American poet, essayist, WATERCOLOR. Three-class workshop focuses on copyright protections, fair use, do’s and don’ts in collaborating journalist, and translator will read from his works. demonstrations and a variety of watercolor techniques. SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS with other artists and writers, how to prevent becoming a victim Jan 31 thru Feb 1, 7:30 pm—Adrain Anatawan, violin & Materials list available. Instructor Carolyn Merenda. Members of fine print, and cope with internet theft. . Amy Yang, piano. Historic Asolo Theater Sarasota Jungle Gardens is located at 3701 Bay Shore $85; nonmembers $105. Road in Sarasota. Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed EXHIBITION CYCLE, Jan 29 thru Mar 6 YOGA ON THE TERRACE Jan 8, 15 & 22, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm—ADVANCED Thanksgiving and Christmas. Annual Passes available. Call WATERCOLOR. Experienced painters. Refine techniques American Vernacular, Richard Mueller—Gallery 1 3rd Sat of the month, 10:00 am—YOGA ON THE CA’ 355-1112 or visit www.sarasotajunglegardens.com. DE’ZAN TERRACE. Bring mat, towel, and water. Free using instructor-provided reference or work on subjects Line and Space, David Zalben—Gallery 2 of individual choice. Class critiques. Instructor Carolyn [HISTORIC] SPANISH POINT ASALH: Black Muse 2015—Gallery 3 (standard admission applies after 10:00 am). No sessions during inclement weather. Parking in ca’ d’Zan lot. Merenda. Members $85; nonmembers $105. Register online. Every Thu and Fri, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm—Boat Rides on Fresh. Open, all-media, all-subject juried exhibition of local Jan 8, 1:00 to 4:00 pm—VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION in artists—Gallery 4. Little Sarasota Bay aboard the Magic motor launch. Call 966- SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM the Great Room by the Bay. 5214, ext. 260 or sign up at Visitors Center to reserve spot. CALL TO ARTISTS Jan 10, 10:00 am to noon—GROWING ORCHIDS IN EXHIBITS AND EVENTS $10/person plus general admission. Fresh and open, all-media, all-subject juried exhibition of SW FLORIDA. Orchid enthusiasts with some experience Third Sat of The Month, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm—PUPS AT works from local artists . Thru Feb 1, 2015The Evolving Universe. A Traveling will get more detailed information. Instructor Monroe Kokin. THE POINT. Rules apply. Jan 20, 10:00 am to 6:00 pmReceiving. Entries are juried Exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Members $35; nonmembers $45. Jan 21. Open Critique: TBA. Pick up artwork, Mar 7, 10:00 am Observatory (SAO) and the Smithsonian’s National Museum Jan 12, 13 & 14, noon to 5:00 pm—BEAUTIFUL Historic Spanish Point is a 30-acre historical, archaeological, to 4:00 pm. of Natural History reveals the dynamic and evolving universe BOTANICALS 3-DAYS Session 1. Pencil and watercolor and environmental museum overlooking Little Sarasota Bay Jan 29, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Opening Reception. through breathtaking photographs and informative captions. techniques in style of the French Court. Gesture, contour, at 337 N. Tamiami Trail in Osprey, Florida. Mon thru Sat, 9:00 Art Center, a member-based organization, offers affordable, 1st Sat of most months, 4:00 and 8:00 pm—FAMILY and key element warm-up exercises. Five elements of am to 5:00 pm; Sun noon to 5:00 pm. Amission applies. Call accessible, creative opportunities with curated and juried NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM where history comes alive! geometric form. Instructor: Olivia Braida. Members $350; 966-5214 or visit historicspanishpoint.org. exhibitions, classes, workshops, and educational programs Fun, educational, and something new. Open till 8:00 pm; nonmembers $375. $25 materials fee. Apply online. VILLAGE OF THE ARTS for youth and adults. Located at 707 North Tamiami Trail, half-price admission all day! “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” Jan 14, 10:00 am to noon—ART IN THE DIGITAL AGE. Sarasota. Visit www.artsarasota.org or call 365.2032. planetarium shows, 8:15 to 9:00 pm. Event schedule at /www. Multimedia art from digital photographs using the instructor’s First Fri of the every month) 4:00 to 6:00 pm—ART WALK. southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/FamilyNights.aspx. recommended presets for artistic and impressionist brushes. Village galleries, shops, and restaurants open for the evening. RINGLING MUSEUMS 2nd Wed of the month, 7:00 and 9:00 pm—THINK + DRINK Instructor: Bob Fink. Members $35; nonmembers $50. Food, refreshments, live music, and work by local artists. ROAR! (Ringling Order of Art Readers) (SCIENCE) CAFE. All ages. Lounge on a couch, grab a beer, Jan 14, noon to 1:00 pm—THE NATURAL SPECIALTIES Continues on Sat and Sun, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. In Bradenton wine, or soft drink and learn about cutting-edge science in a OF SARASOTA. Local naturalist, activist, and educator Jono between US 41 (14th Street) and 9th Street West, & 17th Family story time to connect art with early literacy, age 4 thru relaxed, informal setting. Drinks and bar snacks available for Miller introduces the natural features (plants, animals, and Avenue West and 9th Avenue West. 7. Limited to 20 children (must be accompanied by an adult). purchase. Feel free to bring fotd. FREE. RSVP online at www. landforms) that set Sarasota apart from other locales. Jan 2, 6:00 to 9:30 pm, & Jan 3, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm — Registration required. 359-5700, ext 2700. southfloridamuseum.org. Jan 15 & 16, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm—PRINT THE “Celebrate the World” at various galleries, restaurants and SPECIAL EXHIBITS GARDENS. Learn techniques to transfer leaf and flower specialty shops will transform into many different countries. BISHOP PLANETARIUM images onto both paper and fabric. No previous experience Enjoy sights, sounds, and delectable foods of various lands. Ongoing—20th Century Abstract Art from the Ringling The Bishop Planetarium is the region’s premier astronomy Jan 2 thru 28, 6:00 pm—Rough Around the Edges. Collection. Abstract works by artists Vassily Kandinsky, is necessary. Materials list online; $10 supply fee. Instructor education facility and a multimedia theater for films, JoAnn Migliore Campisi. Members $70; nonmembers $85. Mixed-media artist James Loftus’ eclectic work on display at Arthur Dove, Franz Kline, Jules Olitski, Louise Nevelson, lectures, live music and digital art performances. Visit www. the Manatee County Cultural Alliance Gallery, 926 12th Street Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, Richard Serra, and others. Materials fee, $10. southfloridamuseum.org/ThePlanetarium for shows and Jan 17, 10:00 am to noon—BROMELIADS IN THE West, Bradenton, Florida. Thru Jan 11—Behind Closed Doors: Art in the Spanish times. American Home, 1492-1898. First major exhibit in the U.S. to LANDSCAPE. Discover the types of bromeliads that grow Village of the Arts is located in Bradenton between US 41 explore private lives and interiors of Spain’s New World elite 4th Wed every month, 7:00 pm—STELLIFEROUS LIVE, well in Florida. Instructor: Maureen McCracken. Members (14th Street) and 9th Street West, & 17th Avenue West and 9th from 1492 through the 19th Century. Bishop Planetarium. Look at and discuss the night skies. $35; nonmembers $45. Register online. Avenue West. Thru Feb 2—“Ladies of the Ring” From flying thru the air to View schedule at www.southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/ Jan 21 & 22, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm—STRAWBERRIES suspending high above the ring by the strength of their jaws to PresentationSchedule.aspx. GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT. Learn to paint strawberries, Performing Arts being shot from a cannon, women have participated in every Fri, 6:00 pm—FILM FRIDAYS are most Fridays year-round observing how light and shade creates their shape and color circus act imaginable. in the Bishop Planetarium Theater, showcasing films and and develop watercolor techniques to capture the vibrancy ARTIST SERIES Thru Feb 22—Beth Lipman: Precrious Possessions, life- documentaries focused on varied cultural, social, and and luminosity to achieve a three-dimensional quality. CONCERTS sized Victorian furniture recreated in glass sculpture. Each of scientific topics. $3 members; $5 general admission. The Instructor Anna Mason. Members $160; nonmembers $180. the three works, Crib, Cradle, and Sideboard with Blue China Planetarium is located at 201 10th St W in Bradenton. For Material list available by request. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES represents a moment in our lifespan and reminds us of ties to more information and to RSVP, call 746-4131, ext. 27. Date, 11:30 am to 1:00 m—FENG SHUI IN THE GARDEN, Jan 9 thru 11, 7:30 pm­—2015 Edvard Grieg Festival. Each the objects which define us through societal conventions. • Dec 5—Madame Curie (1943) Principles of Classical Feng Shui on your property. Invigorate of the three performances will be unique, allowing listeners to Thru Feb 28—“Seeing the Unseen: Photography and • Dec 12—Soylent Green (1973) your physical and emotional life. Instructor: Kathy Keh. hear a variety of vocal, piano and choral works by the beloved Video Art in China Now” highlights photographic and video • Dec 19—Iron Man (2008) Members $150; nonmembers $175. Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. At Historic Asolo Theater. Jan 30, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm—FLORIDA-INSPIRED works by famous living Chinese artists. Open Tue thru Sat, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and NORTH PORT POPS SERIES - I Thru Mar 22—Expressive Bodies: Works from the WRITING RETREAT. Half-day retreat for writers of all Sun from noon to 5:00 pm; closed Mondays and first Sat in genres, inspired by the Clyde Butcher photographic exhibit Jan 11, 3:00 pm­—Dick Maley’s Dixieland Band. Best-of- Ringling Permanent Collection. Collection of photographs, November, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s the-best Dixieland with traditional favorites, sometimes with rare books, and works on paper that survey how artists and gardens at Selby. Learn to “see” through an artist’s eyes. Day. Located at 201 10th Street W in Bradenton. General Instructors: Gail Condrick and Susan Blake. Members $55; a twist. North Port Performing Arts Center, 6400 West Price conceived the human form over four centuries in Western art. admission to all films, $5; members $3. Boulevard in North Port. Thru Mar 29—De Vos Banners. Restored circus banners nonmembers $65. created by Frans De Vos (1880-1936), a prolific scene Attractions/Events LITTLE SPROUTS CLUB LUNCH, LOOK & LISTEN designer who lived in Balegem, Belgium. Jan 6, 7 & 8, 10:30 am to 11:30 am—Hands-on exploration; Jan 22, 11:00 am­—Trio Voilà. BEETHOVEN | Serenade, Op. ART AFTER 5 BRADENTON RIVERWALK PARK ON story-time, nature themed arts & crafts, and snack. Meet 8 – March, Adagio, Menuet, Adagio, Polonaise’ JOHANSON THE MANATEE RIVER under the banyan trees, rain or shine. Ages 5 and under. No Trio – Elegy, Scherzo, and Variations; WILLIS | Foofaraw. At Every Thu, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—ART AFTER 5. Museum of Michael’s On East, 1212 East Avenue South in Sarasota. Art and Circus Museum after hours, Permanent collection and Riverwalk, located in downtown Bradenton on the Manatee reservations required. Free with admission or membership. special exhibition galleries; cocktails on the loggia. Cash bar River, is an outdoor gathering place, designed to provide Jan 6, 10:30 to 11:30 am—Fabulous Florida; Ferns, CLASSICAL Fronds & Forests and seating available. Family event. After hours discounted space for diverse events and activities. For more information Jan 31 & Feb 1, 7:30 pm­—Adrian Anantawan, violin and admission—Adults $10; children age 6 to 17, $5; 5 and under, about the new Bradenton Riverwalk Park, visit www. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is located at 900 South Palm Amy Yang, piano. BRAHMS | Violin Sonata Op. 78, No. 1 free. Members, no charge. View schedule at www.ringling.org. realizebradenton.com and select Riverwalk from the menu. Ave in Sarasota. For more information about current classes in G Major; RAVEL | Sonata for violin and piano, No. 2 in G Jan 8, 6:00 pm—Gallery Walk & Talk: What’s Behind or to register, visit the Calendar page at http://www.selby.org or BRADENTON MARAUDERS Major; and MOZART | Sonata in F Major, K377. At Historic Closed Doors, an overview of the exhibition. call 366-5731, extension 239. Asolo Theater. Jan 15, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—Ringling by the Bay. Live music HOME GAMES at McKECHNIE and dancing with Yesterdayze. FIELD MOTE MARINE For information about and tickets to these events, call 2015 SEASON STARTS IN APRIL MOMMY & ME 360-7399 or visit http://artistsseries.org. BAYFRONT GARDEN TOURS Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, a non-profit corporation Every Fri and Sat, 10:30 am to noon—Walking tour of the To view game calendar in season, visit, www. Marine-themed crafts, games, songs, stories, & role plays. Contact [email protected]. presents major national and international concerts, opera, Bayfront Gardens bradentonmarauders.com and select Schedule from menu orchestral, Broadway, and film performances at the restored FAMILY WORKSHOPS 1:00 & 3:00 pm to view calendar. Click in-town games. McKechnee Field is Jan 8, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 10:00 to 11:00 am; Jan 8, 15, 22 & Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 located at 1611 9th Street West in Bradenton.. 29, 1:30 to 2:30 pm Bay Shore Road in Sarasota. Hands-on workshop for children ages 4-10 and their caregivers. Connects features of The Ringling to hands-on CROWLEY MUSEUM AND NATURE Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit 501(c) ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE activities, investigating an area of museum and working on CENTER (3) research organization in Sarasota with field stations in science experiments, art-making, and other open-ended eastern Sarasota County, Charlotte Harbor, and the Florida 2014-2015 REPERTORY SEASON Sat, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—OLD MYAKKA FARMER’S Tickets available online at www.asolo.org. projects. Smocks provided; can get messy. $5/child. MARKET at Crowley, 16 405 Myakka Road. Sarasota. Keys. Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, located at 1600 Ken • Jan 10—The Glass Class Thompson Parkway in Sarasota. Call 388-4441 or visit http:// Jan 6 thru Apr 11—The Matchmaker, comedy that inspired CROWLEY FOLK SCHOOL—Survival skills, self- the Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly!. 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2014-2015 CONSERVATORY SEASON Feb 18—Sarasota Mandolin Orchestra The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida, Inc. (WBTT) For information or to RSVP events that follow, call the office, Thru Jan 18—As You Like It. Shakespeare’s comedy of Mar 18—Sarasota Opera Studio Artists is the only professional black theatre company on Florida’s 941-955-8121, or email [email protected]. two cousins who find refuge in the forest of Arden from the Apr 8—State College of Florida Chamber Choir west coast and one of two in the state. 1646 10th Way; Box Jan 4, 9:30 am—MEN’S CLUB BREAKFAST AND dangers of city life and discover true passion, love, and Free concerts noon-time concerts with performances by high- Office, 1343 Main St, Ste 300B in Sarasota. Call 366-1505. LEARN WITH RABBI HOWARD SIMON: “Current Issues freedom. Cook Theatre. caliber, area-based vocalists and instrumental performers in a Facing Israel and the Middle East.” Men and women Jan 14 thru Mar 1—Good People. Comedy set in a Boston wide variety of musical genres. Beatrice Friedman Symphony Community welcome. RSVP to Jaci Babin at 955-8121 or jbabin@ neighborhood about a sharp-tongued single-mom without a Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Open seating, no templebethsholomfl.org. job faces who concocts a plan to solve her financial problems. reservations. Bring your lunch. Call 351-7467 or visit www. DESIGNING WOMEN Jan 7, 1:15 pm—IDELSON LIBRARY BOOK REVIEW of Mertz Theatre sarasotaconcertassociation.org. BOUTIQUE My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel by Jan 21 thru Apr 12—Both Your Houses. Comic masterpiece First Wednesday every month, 5:30 pm—at the boutique. Ari Shavit, Israeli journalist, reviewed by Marty Cohn. of an idealistic young Congressman determined to expose SARASOTA BALLET Guests welcome. Call the DWB Event Line 544-7612. Jan 14, 9:30 am—TBS SISTERHOOD ANNUAL TORAH corruption of a divided Congress and lawmakers lining their THE 2014-2015 SEASON Dec 4, 6:00 to 9:00 pm—DESIGNING DAUGHTERS: FUND DAY OF STUDY AND AWARD LUNCHEON, to study pockets. Mertz Theatre. Jan 30, 7:30 pm & Jan 31-Feb 1, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm— “White Haute” 3rd Runway Show at Sarasota City Center with Rabbi Danielle Upbin, JTS Florida Rabbinic Fellow, and to The FSU/Asolo Conservatory Theatre is located at 5555 N. Dance Theatre of Harlem. FSU Center for the Performing Courtyard, 1819 Main Street in Sarasota. Cost: $50; purchase celebrate Joan Braude as Light of Torah. $36/person includes Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, 351-9010. Actor Training is a three- Arts at 5555 North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. study and lunch. All invited.RSVP contact Evie Mitchell 554- online. 8529 or Julie Friedman 484-2790. year Masters of Fine Arts graduate program. For specific dates The Sarasota Ballet is the Gulf Coast of Florida’s first and only Dec 7, 5:30 pm—ANNUAL DINNER & STYLE SHOW and times, visit www.asolo.org. Jan 21, 1:15 pm—IDELSON LIBRARY FILM MATINEE professional ballet company. For more information, visit www. GALA: “Serengeti Nights” at Michaels’ on East in Sarasota. SERIES: Where I Stand: The Hank Greenspun Story. FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE sarasotaballet.org. Runway Show, entertainment by West Coast Black Theatre Refreshments. Sponsored by the Men’s Club. Ralph Levitt WINTER MAINSTAGE SARASOTA CONCERT ASSOCIATION Troupe, and special guest vocalist Diana Houston. Cost: $250; leads Q&A after the film. Suggested donation, members $3; purchase online. nonmembers $5. No RSVP required. Thru Jan 11—Hairspray. It’s 1962; a big girl with big hair and THE 2015 SEASON Jan 22, 1:15 pm—“The Human Dimension of Text: Designing Women Boutique, a 501(c)(3) charitable even bigger heart has one passion—to be on a local TV dance Jan 14— Royal Philharmonic Orchesta, with Pinchas Lessons of Intimacy and Rebellion from the Talmud,” Part program. Gompertz Theatre. organization, is located at 1226 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, 2 of a four-part course by Rabbi Danielle Upbin, JTS Florida Zukerman conductor and soloist with works of MOZART, 366.5293. Visit www.designingwomenboutique.org. Thru Feb 27—Dancing Lessons. A young man with BRUCH , and DVORAK. Rabbinic Fellow. Free; registration required. Part 3 (Feb 19) & Asperger’s Syndrome seeks the instruction of a Broadway Jan 26, 8:00 pm—Folk Inspirations, Chamber Music SAHIB SHRINERS Part 4 (Mar 26). dancer, now sidelined with injuries. They’re caught off-guard Society of Lincoln Center with works of KODALY, BRAHMS, Jan 23 thru 25—WEEKEND AT TBS with Rabbi Michael BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY DINNER Werbow Installation and Freund Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi by the surprising discoveries they make about each other. In and DVORAK. DANCE—Second Tue monthly (except Jul). the Keating Theatre. Bradley Artson. Rabbi Artson speaks at Fri night and Sat The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA) is a not-for-profit, Social, 6:00 pm; dinner, 7:00 pm; dancing. $17.50/person. Call morning services and formally installs Rabbi Werbow as WINTER CABARET self-supporting organization. Admission reasonably priced. 366-4449. Public welcome! spiritual leader of TBS on Sat evening. Gala follows. Contact Sahib Bingo—Tue, rain or shine. 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Doors Thru Feb 7—Dancing In The Street with The Prima SARASOTA OPERA Temple office at 955-8121 for info. open at 9:00 am. Public welcome! Jan 29, 10:00 am—SISTERHOOD KNITTING MITZVAH Donnettes with songs from dynamic 50s girl groups like The BAR BINGO—Every Mon, 7:00-9:00 pm. Tacos and Chiffons and The Chordettes and artists of the 70s like Aretha 2014-2015 OPERA SEASON continues Feb 7. GROUP. Monthly on Thu to crochet and/or knit newborn The Sarasota Opera is located at 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, hotdogs available. Public welcome! hats. Bring your needles, hooks, and acrylic worsted weight Franklin and Cher. John C. Court Cabaret. First Sun every month, 8:00 am-1:00 pm—ALL-YOU-CAN- Dec 31 thru Apr 23—American Pie, featuring songs such Sarasota. Call 366-8450 for times and tickets or visit www. yarn. Pizza available, $5. Contact Molly Ballow at 377-1340 or sarasotaopera.org. EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST. $5.00/person; $2.00 ages 3-7, [email protected] for more information and to RSVP. as “The Sounds of Silence,” “Sweet Caroline” and “New York FREE under three. Public welcome! State of Mind.” Goldstein Cabaret SARASOTA ORCHESTRA Temple Beth Sholom is located at 1050 S. Tuttle Ave in Sahib Shriners, 600 N. Beneva Road in Sarasota. Contact Sarasota (northwest corner of Bahia Vista and S. Tuttle Ave. IMPROV MASTERWORKS 366-4449, ext. 320, or visit www.sahibshrine.com. Thru Jan 3, 7:30 pm—Out of Bounds Match Up. Two Call, 955-8121 or visit www.templebethsholomfl.org. Jan 9 & 10, 8:00 pm; Jan 11, 2:30 pm—In Love with works SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB: teams twist and turn audience suggestions for the most of R. STRAUSS, TCHAIKOVSKY, and MOZART. Van Wezel TEMPLE EMANU-EL laughs. Full menu and bar available. Doors open one hour OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Performing Arts. (Jan 9, at Neel Performing Arts Center (State SHABBAT WORSHIP, every Fri, 7:30 pm—except First Fri, before show. For tickets, $15, visit the FST Box Office or www. College of Florida), 5840 26th Street West in Bradenton). Jan 14, 1:00 to 3:00 pm—TABLE DESIGNS PART 1. FloridaStudioTheatre.org or call 366-9000. 7:00 am, FAMILY SHABBAT. Dessert onegs follow. Jan 16 & 17, 8:00 pm—Voices of the Movies. Memorable Make-and-take functional table design. Elements and First Sat, 10:30 am, MORNING SERVICE. MIXED NUTS WEDNESDAYS music of the era composed for the silver screen with vocalists principals of design stressed. Beginners and advanced Thu mornings every month, 10:00 am—BIBLE STUDY. student. Material list provided prior to class. Ways and means Thru May 30, 7:30 pm—Mixed Nuts Wednesdays in Susan Egan and David Burnhams. Dr. Ruth Simons leads adult learners. Open to the Jewish Jan 29 thru 31, 8:00 pm; Feb 1, 2:30 pm—Enigma available for purchase of basic materials. community. Call Dr. Simons at 922-8659. Bowne’s Lab Theatre. Students perform for a live audience. Jan 14, 9:30 to 11:00 am—LECTURE; “Palm Trees in 1st Wed, “Spoken Word”; 2nd Wed, “ Laugh. Out. Loud”; 3rd ARVO PÄRT | Cantus in Memoriam to Benjamin Britten; Jan 7, Noon—LUNCH WITH THE RABBI Brenner Glickman. BEETHOVEN | Piano Concerto No. 4; ELGAR | Enigma Florida” by Bob Mertens. Plant exchange/rooted cuttings. Bring a brown bag and news article or topic to discuss. All Wed, “Acting Up”; and 4th Wed, “Laugh. Out. Loud.” Tickets, Members free; guests welcome, $5. $5. Call box office at 366-9000. Variations. Van Wezel Performing Arts ( Jan 29, Neel welcome! Performing Arts Center (State College of Florida), 5840 26th Jan 19, 1`0:00 to 11:30 am—FLORAL DESIGN Jan 11, 12:30 pm—“To Life!” a video-illustrated talk about Located at 1241 N. Palm Avenue in Sarasota. For more Street West in Bradenton). CHALLENGE. Designs of six SGC designers and discussion the Jewish legacy of Broadway musicals with speaker Richard information or tickets, call the Box Office at 366-9000 or visit of how designs incorporate the elements and principles of The Sarasota Orchestra brochure available at www Feldman, instructor of American musical theater at the Institute http://www.Floridastudiotheatre.org. design. Members free: guests welcome $5 fee. for Lifelong Learning. Light lunch served. RSVP 894-3112. sarasotaorchestra.org. Call 953-3434 or 866-508-0611 for Jan 27, 5:00 to 7:00 Pm—GRAND 50TH CIVIC JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA tickets and details. Jan 13, 10:00 am—MITZVAH KNITTING AND BEAUTIFICATION COUNCIL and Celebration of SGC’s CROCHETING GROUP. Bring your needles or crochet hook JAZZ AT TWO Civic Beautification Awards. Wine and Cheese Event. THE (SARASOTA) PLAYERS and a favorite pattern. Make new friends and items for needy Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd in Sarasota. Members free; guests welcome, $5. Preregistration families in Sarasota-Manatee and Israel. Yarn provided. $5 Jazz Club members; $15 nonmembers. BROADWAY SEASON 2014-2015 required. Visit www.sarasotagardenclub.org or call-955- Contact [email protected]. 0875. Jan 2—Sarasota Jazz Project Big Band Jan 7 thru 18—Cabaret. Kander and Ebb musical set in the Jan 18, 11:00 am—Martin Luther King Tribute. Westcoast Feb 7, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm—PAINT & PETALS. Art exhibit Black Theater Troupe provides musical entertainment, ala, Jan 9—Tom Ellison midst of the Nazi takeover of 1931 Berlin. . and sale of Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society. Floral Jan 16—The Eddie Metz Trio music of the 1960s protest days, and readings from the DRAG QUEEN BINGO BONANZA Design display. Demonstrations by artists and designers. speeches and writings of Dr. King. Hosted by Brotherhood, Jan 23—Mary Rademacher-Reed Free to the public. Jan 30—Kevin Celebi $10 cover charge. Under 18 not recommended. Sisterhood, and Social Action Committee. For more info, call Jan 16 & Jan 30 Sarasota Garden Club, a non-profit charitable organization 359-2890. JOYS OF JAZZ located at 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, corner US 41 N., The Players, located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail between 10th Jan 18, 2:00 pm—“Einstein and the Jewish Experience.” Free concerts in Centennial Park in Venice, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. bay-side in Sarasota. Open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Mon Professor Robert Toplin, author of history and commentator on Street and Boulevard of the Arts. Call Box Office at 365-2494 thru Fri; grounds open every day. Call 955-0875 for Jan 11—All That Jazz Band or visit www.theplayers.org/Broadway.html. national TV and radio. Discussion. All welcome. For more info, more information or visit www.sarasotagardenclub.org. email [email protected]. The Jazz Club of Sarasota is located at 330 South Pineapple VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS Ave, Suite 111 in Sarasota, 366-1552. For tickets or information, call 366-1552 or visit the group’s website at www. 2014-2015 SEASON Congregations Temple Emanu-El is located at 151 McIntosh Road, south of jazzclubsarasota.com. Jan 2, 8:00 pm—Vanessa Williams. Fruitville. Call 377-8074 or visit www.sarasotatemple.org. Jan 3, 8:00 pm—Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC KEY CHORALE TEMPLE SINAI Party like it’s 1899 in Vienna, the City of Dreams! Celebrate JUDAISM Jan 24, 2:30 pm—“The Courts of Heaven and Earth” with t2015 with a stellar cast of European singers, dancers, and the Jan 3, 10:30 am—“Belief in God under the Law in Fri, 6:00 pm—FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES. Welcome featured guest soprano Mary Wilson and the Key Chorale, the United States” with speakers Attorneys Paul Rosen reception 5:15 pm. Strauss Symphony of America. Sat, 10:00 am—SAT MORNING SERVICES, includes Chamber Chorus and orchestra. at First United Methodist Jan 4, 1:30 & 7:00 pm—Sister Act musical comedy features (Michigan Judicial Selection Task Force, the American Church, downtown Sarasota. Tickets available online at Constitutional Society, and the United Supreme Court discussion and learning in the intimate setting of the Chapel. www.keychorale.org. original music by 8-time Oscar®-winner Alan Menken. Historical Society) & Alan Bandler (Harvard Law graduate, Jan 7, 14, 21 & 28, 12:15 pm—THE MUSICAL LITURGY Jan 5, 8:00 pm—Menopause the Musical. OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE. A series of lectures, Key Chorale is Sarasota’s Symphonic Chorus he leads a course on the Supreme Court at the Lifelong Jan 6, 7:30 pm—The Beach Boys. Learning Academy at the University of South Florida). discussions, and musical examples and prayers gives new MANATEE PLAYERS Jan 8, 8:00 pm—St. Petersburg State Symphony performs Jan 16, 7:30 pm—Speaker Prof. Mark Rosenblum, award- meaning thru lens of history, musical analysis, and personal connection. 2014-2015 SEASON Bernstein, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich. winning historian at Queens College of the City University Jan 9, 8:00 pm—Bill Engvall stand-up comedy. of New York, where he is director of the Center for Jewish Jan 7, 14 & 21, 12:00 pm—THE ORIGINAL BROWN BAG Jan 8 thru 25—Brigadoon, a Scottish fantasy with RABBI GEOFF HUNTING. Bring your lunch for casual about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and Jan 12, 8:00 pm—Foreigner performs an electrifying mix of Studies and the Center for Ethnic and Racial Tolerance, and expert on the Middle East. gathering and dscussion on current events determined by returns for only one day every one hundred years. Stone Hall. blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop. group. Jan 16 thru Feb 1—Franki Valli, comedy that takes place Jan 18, 7:00 pm—The Bronx Wanderers recreate the magic CHJ, a secular lay congregation, celebrates Jewish heritage Jan 9 & 23, 6:00 pm—RHYTHEM AND JEWS SHABBAT during 18 holes of golf with four college chums, home for a of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. and identifies with value the history, culture, and future SERVICE features the Bruno Trio with drums, bass, and 15-year reunion. Bradenton Kiwanis Theater. Jan 20, 8:00 pm—David Feherty, professional golfer and of Jewish people. Mixed-faith welcome; all affirmed and synthesizer accompanying Rabbi Geoff Huntting and Jan 16 thru 19—Forbiddeen Broadway–Greatest broadcaster with CBS Sports and the Golf Channel takes his respected, regardless of gender orientation. Meets at Unity, Chazzan Cliff Abramson (on guitar). Hits. Award-winning musical roast of Broadway, featuring stories form behind the scenes on the road. 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota. Services and programs open to Jan 11, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Rain or Shine—7th ANNUAL outrageous costumes, hilarious rewrites of songs you know the public. Call 929-7771 or visit www.chj-Sarasota.org. Jan 21, 8:00 pm—Michael Bolton performs from his tribute JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL.Traditional comfort foods, health and dead-on impressions by a stellar cast. Stone hall fair, arts and crafts, and so much more. Eat-in or take-out. All Jan 21—The Rat Pack–Together Again. Impersonators album to Motown legends. CONGREGATION KOL HANESHAMA Jan 22, 8:00 pm—ABBA the Concert, tribute to ABBA. welcome. Guests, please bring a nonperishable items for All perform the best of the Rat Pack songs and on-stage banter. Jan 2, 6:00 pm—Kabbalat Shabbat. Faiths Food Bank, a community partner. For info, visit www. Stone hall. Jan 23, 8:00 pm—Kathleen Madigan stand-up comedy. Jan 10, 10:00 am—Shabbat Services JewishFoodSRQ.com. The Manatee Performing Arts Center is located at 502 3rd Ave Jan 24, 8:00 pm—Elvis Lives! A tribute to the “King” Jan 16 thru Jan 18...Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Jan 31, 6:00 pm—MEN’S CLUB DINNER DANCE. An West in Bradenton. For details and tickets, call the box office, featuring finalists from the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Rabbi Jonathan Kligler. Call or email for schedule. evening of Jewish Music, Jewish food, and contemporary 748-5875, or visit www.manateeplayers.com. Jan 27, 8:00 pm—An Evening with Frankie Valli and The Jan 24, 10:00 am—Shabbat Services dancing with a 5-piece band. Temple Members $28; non- Four Seasons. Jan 30, 6:00 pm—Kabbalat Shabbat Members $32. Call Jerry Danoff, 410-340-9017 MUSICA SACRA CANTORUM Jan 28, 8:00 pm—Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Kol HaNeshama, 3145 Southgate Circle in Sarasota, is WOMEN OF SINAI JUDAICA SHOP—Every Fri, 5:00 pm affiliated with the Reconstructionist Movement, which stems to 5:45 pm. Call 924-1802 or visit templesinai-sarasota.org. 2014-2015 SEASON Jan 29, 8:00 pm—Ballroom with a Twist Dancing With the from traditional orientation with a positive value on innovation Feb 22, 6:00 pm, & 23, 7:00 pm—The Crucifixion Stars pros perform. and change. Call 244-2042 or email [email protected]. Temple Sinai is located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road off Proctor, between Beneva and Swift Roads. 924-1802, or visit Musica Sacra Cantorum is one organization of two choral The Van Wezel box office located at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM ensembles. “This is Voices,” professionals dedicated to Sarasota. For more information, call 953-3368 or visit http:// templesinai-sarasota.org. the highest levels of musical artistry join talented, qualified www.vanwezel.org. For information, call 366-0007 or visit Sun thru Fri, 8:00 am—DAILY MINYAN volunteers to comprise Musica Sacra Cantorum Chorus.. http://www.bestfood.com. Fri NIGHT SERVICES, 6:30 pm (7:00 pm on Dec 12) AROUND THE TOWN includes events of non- Sat MORNING SERVICES, 9:00 am profit organizations only. The Meadoword accepts MUNCHTIME MUSICALES WEST COAST BLACK Sat SHABBAT SHABOOM CHILDREN’S SERV, 10:30 am THEATRE TROUPE submissions based on appropriateness to the 2014-2015 Season Mon weekly, YIDDISH GROUP, 1:30 pm. publication and reserves the right to edit or refuse (sponsored by Sarasota Concert Accociation) Jan 7 thru 8—Knock Me A Kiss. Fictional account of the Thu weekly, CHUG IVRI (advanced Hebrew reading), submissions. For information, call 377-2300 or 10:30 am. Jan 21—Heqing Huang, pianist Emily Charlson, pianist 1928 marriage of W.E.B. DuBois’ daughter to one of Harlem’s email [email protected]. most talented poets at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. 36 The Meadoword • January 2015

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PLEASE NOTE: Subscription prices RPG DESIGNS @ THE MEADOWS for The Meadoword Dick Gross mailed to residents w/Florentine Marble Residential Cabinet Designs / Sales living outside the Call 941.320.2700 U n i t e d S t a t e s i n c r e a s e d email [email protected] January 1, 2015 Canada...... $3.50 CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED Europe...... $6.25

Classified ads for The Meadoword cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. Classified copy must be submitted with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, ads are due the the previous business day. Deadlines are also moved up to accommodate for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and February. FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT RENT:WOODLAND GROVE: WINSLOW BEACON 2BR/2BA: FOR RENT: Villa 2 BR/2 BA, glassed 2BR/2BA, 1st floor, turnkey, updated Beautifully furnished end unit very lanai, bright and cheerful, tiles and and spacious private screened lanai bright. 2nd floor overlooking pool. fans throughout, 2 flat screen HDTV’s, with golf course view (no smokers/no Complete turnkey with washer/dryer, Internet and phone included. No pets, please) [email protected] or cable and WIFI. 716-316-5701 smoking, no pets. Available: October 716-316-8118. [email protected] 2015-April 2016, 4 months minimum. VILLAGE LAKE: 2BR/2BA unit on 2nd QUAIL HOLLOW: 1BR/1BA turnkey Must See: Call Bob: 941-371-1398 or floor. Screened lanai with lake view. unit available. Redecorated end email: [email protected] Walk to shopping and restaurants. unit, on the ground floor, overlooks Non-smoker, no pets. Monthly/ 18th fairway. Updated full kitchen, TWO RENTALS AVAILABLE: Seasonal for 2016. Call 856-829- W/D. Just steps to country club, golf, VILLAGE LAKE: 2nd Floor 2BR/2BA 1756 or 941-351-2867 or villagelake. tennis and pools. No smoking or pets. Turnkey Furnished. Available Monthly. [email protected] Monthly or seasonally. paddikl@aol. Overlooks Pond, Screened Lanai. com or (219) 796-3915. WEYBRIDGE: All rental options SHEFFIELD GREENE: 2BR/2BA with available. 2BR/2BA golf/water views. MEADOWS 2BR/2BA First Floor end garage, turnkey furnished. Available Updated and tasteful second floor. unit condo. Beautiful A/C lanai on monthly, overlooks pool with 2 lanais. Cable, internet, phone available. Pets golf course. Available seasonally or 716-913-2790. negotiable. 413-222-4857. annually. Please call 941-993-7195 38 The Meadoword • January 2015

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Classified ads for The Meadoword cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. Classified copy must be submitted with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, ads are due the the previous business day. Deadlines are also moved up to accommodate for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and February. FOR RENT SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES BUNKER OAKS: 1 Bungalow available FURRY GODMOTHER PET CARE: JONES HANDYMAN SERVICES DOES YOUR PET NEED CARE for monthly rental. This small unit Reliable and professional care for your HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING: when you’re not there? I provide has been painted and refreshed for furry friends. Taking care of all your pet Drywall, painting, tile, screening, loving, reliable care, daily/overnights. new renters. We face The Meadows sitting needs. Licensed, insured, long ceiling fans, minor plumbing, fencing, Walks, feeds, vet appts. Etc. Meadows Country Club golf course, so the view time Meadows resident. Set up your power washing & more. For all resident. Experienced. Reasonable is beautiful. Please email rgruneisen@ free consultation today. general repairs inside & out! Licensed. rates. References. Will also check aol.com with any inquiries. Call 228-4813. 30 Years’ experience. Meadows homes while residents are away. Call references available. Bill Kate 371-6862. 4534 LONGWATER CHASE vacation HOUSECLEANING PLUS 941-724-0952. rental, monthly or seasonally. Beautiful STEAMCLEAN FLOORS: affordable CYNDERELLA HOUSECLEANING: 2BR/2BR, second floor scenic views cleaning most 2BR/2BA basic cleaning HOUSEKEEPING by Susan. Quality and reliable. Excellent of golf course. Complete turnkey $70.00 plus steam clean floors with Experienced (12 Yrs.), trustworthy, Meadows References. Call 807-9788. with washer/dryer, cable and WIFI, every visit. For reliable, professional excellent references in The Meadows. SLIPCOVERS AND UPHOLSTERY: phone available, carport. Photos and service call Carla 941-894-9262. Weekly, semi-weekly and monthly Quality at discount pricing. Meadows information available. Not available rates. Regular and deep-cleaning MOVING? DOWNSIZING? NEED References. 10% discount with ad. Call in February and March 2015. Don’t rates. Call: Susan 941-475-2461. HELP ORGANIZING? Retired 941-755-6500. hesitate to ask for availability and Professional available to help you take DANIEL LENZ LANDSCAPING: Not price. Please email idelooz@gmail. RST CALL ON ME to organize, the stress out of moving, packing, only specializing in landscape design, com or [email protected] or downsize, declutter or to pack those unpacking, downsizing or cleaning out full maintenance, one time cleanups [email protected] boxes for that move. 6 years in The closets. Please call Leny Cohen (941) and hand pruning. Mulching, rock, Meadows. Licensed and bonded. WEDGEWOOD LAKE CONDO 544-3153. Senior Relocation Services. yearly cleanups, untouchable quality 941-376-1472. VACATION RENTAL: Beautiful 2 We do it all! for the best price. Licensed and Bedroom 2 Bath, first floor. Scenic insured. 20 years’ experience. Free MEADOWS RESIDENT: IRONING: HOT OFF THE PRESS Views of Lake and Golf Course. Estimate. 941-376-1920. Provides condo cleaning, rental Linens, curtains, casual/professional Photos and information available at; cleaning package. House sitting, attire, etc. Starch optional. Pick up/ HESS HOME SERVICES will take http://sarasotaflcondorental.com by windows, special pricing. Great delivery. No more exorbitant dry care of all your home improvement and owner 570-868-2017. referances.24years experience. Call cleaner rates. 941-350-0296. repair needs. With over 35 years of Karen 941-713-2269. WINSLOW BEACON TO RENT: experience there is no job to small. We STAY AT HOME HEALTH CARE: 2BR/2BA, 2nd floor, excellent and are licensed and insured. Estimates LET ME HELP you have more peace There is no place like home! tastefully furnished and decorated, are always free. Give us a call at of mind. Errands, transportation, Registered nurse and full time many upgrades, 2 TVs, cable/ Internet, 941-306-6026 or 941-809-7734. organizing, personal assisting and Meadows resident. Medical, non- lanai on pool with blinds and fan. more. You and your loved ones will medical and respite care provider. SEAMSTRESS: Home Décor Items: Freshly painted, very clean. Monthly enjoy services tailor made to suit Rest assured with a professional RN to Pillows, cornices, drapes, cushions & or Seasonal. By owner. Email Achim_ your individual needs. Visit me on the care for your loved one/family member hems too. Call Sue to discuss [email protected] web at www.letamyhelp.com or call without expensive agency costs. 378-9321. me today to get started. Amy Zeusler Outstanding references. Available DOG SITTING: In my home. Close-by, 941-364-8071. Helping your neighbors FOR SALE 24/7. Compassionate, dedicated and reasonable. Call Sue to discuss in The Meadows since 2009. I look WILLOW GREEN 3/3-2 STORY committed to ensure the highest 378-9321. forward to hearing from you! CONDO Beautiful totally undated- quality of care. Canine caregiver too! kitchen, bathrooms, doors, lighting, Call 941-706-1917. CARGIVER/COMPANION/ ERRANDS ON THE RUN: hardwoods, new carpet & A/C with PET SITTING available anytime, appointments, shopping, etc. PRIVATE-IN HOME CAREGIVER. water views from every room. Large honest, dependable, many years of Excellent references. 360-0729 January-March. Call 937-935-8886. private deck for entertaining with experience, Sarasota resident for CLEANING BY JENNIFER: Honest, view. Vaulted cedar ceilings. Walking HANDY HANDS: Do you need a 23 years plus. Amish background. reliable service with references in The distance to Village & Benderson Park. strong pair of hands? I may be able References available. Have own Meadows. 822-5733 $215,000 941-266-2201 to help you. Robert Knutsen. Free transportation. I also do pet sitting in estimates. No job to Big or to Small, I’ll your home. Call Ruth 941-893-9876 for FOR SALE: 2/2 on golf course, do it all. Call me day or night 24/7. Cell more details and to set up a schedule. CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! renovated granite counters, raventine 818-917-7562 or email robertok114@ floors, high ceilings. $144,800. Call COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT: yahoo.com PET CARE: Giving lots of love and 941-441-7209. Hardware and software problems attention to your furry one while you’re VICTORIA’S GARDEN & solved. Upgrades, networks, Internet, away. Daily visits to your home or COURTYARD LANDSCAPING: malware removal, data recovery, etc. SERVICES overnight in my home, dog walks, Design, installation, and maintenance. A+, Network+, Security+ certs. Navy LOOKING FOR PEACE OF MIND? vet visits, pet/personal errands. Also Welcome Back! Time for a garden trained electronics tech. Vet. Phone LOOK NO FURTHER. ElderCare providing transportation to doctor, clean up? With 15 years of on-site 941-225-0046. Services provides in-home assisted grocery store, groomer, pick up Meadows experience, I can offer living, perfectly tailored to suit your CLEANING BY JENNIFER: Honest, after medical procedures and other a conservative personal touch and needs and enhance your lifestyle. reliable service with references in The miscellaneous needs. Great rates! a variety of services to meet your Services include, but not limited to, Meadows. 822-5733 Bonded & Insured. Debbie 284-5088. homemaking, transportation, running needs. Neighborhood references are errands, meal prep., medication available. I look forward to meeting supervision, 24/7 medical staffing, and you! Victoria (941) 350-2566 more. Please call 377-4465 for more AIRPORT SHUTTLE: TAMPA airport information or visit us on the web @ shuttle $85.00 one-way for 2 people, Classified Ads for the FEBRUARY 2015 eldercaresarasota.com. Licensed, $25.00 one-way to Sarasota airport. issue of The Meadoword are due bonded and insured. Lic. #30211372 Call Judy’s cell 941-524-5100 or FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR 941-896-6844. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 COMPUTER, IPAD, Kindle, or PAINTING CONTRACTOR: 35yr Smartphone? Call Dave--The Patient business in Ohio. We do it right the For More Information, Call the MCA Office, 377-2300, Trainer-- for in-home help with any of 1st time. Meadows Homeowner and or email [email protected] your devices. Training, troubleshooting, resident. Interior, Exterior and Repairs. even help shopping for the right Insured. Local References. Ads cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. product. Call 941-404-5585 for help Cell 330-827-1636. Submit copy with payment on or before the 13th of the month from The Patient Trainer. prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, PLUMBING: Austin Plumbing - Master ads are due the previous business day. Deadlines are also EXCELLENT CLEANING SERVICE Plumber with 45 years’ experience. moved up to accommodate for Thanksgiving and Christmas for your home, reliable, reasonable call Licensed and insured. Backflow holidays and the short month of February. Darlene at 941-962-4122. certified. Call Wayne @ 320-3986. The Meadoword • January 2015 39

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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 VOLUNTEERS DRYER VENT CLEANING: Owned by ARNIE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE: TINA’S CLEANING at your service retired NYPD Police Officer. Clothes Certified Home Inspector, all phases of we do all the rest. Honest, reliable, HELPING HANDS not drying? It’s not the dryer…it’s the home repairs, wholesale distributor of dependable & always on time. Call for VENT! Prevent dryer fires, extend walk-in bathtubs, and no job too small. free estimate. 10% discount for first All Faiths Food Bank—Needs non- Call me first 941-993-4023, licensed perishable items like peanut butter, dryer life. LINT HAPPENS! Call time customer. Lots of references at jelly, pasta, rice, dry beans and canned SUNSHINE DRYER VENT CLEANING and insured. The Meadows. 316-0576 or 228-6525. meats, fruits, nuts, and vegetables. No @ 941-224-3606. Licensed & insured. ARNIE’S SCREENING SERVICE: PAINTING: Interior and Exterior. Low glass containers! Drop-off donations at www.LintHappens.com the MCA. Rescreening all types of enclosures. prices, local references; insured. Call WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING: Pool cages, patios, lanais, windows Walter 524-4477. Baby Basics of Sarasota—Help Nick, from Nick’s Block 5 is a local and doors. Using only quality dispense diapers twice monthly to DONNA’S HOUSECLEANING & qualifying families. Call 377-1173. teacher. He and his staff specialize materials. No job too large or small. HOMEMAKING: 12 years in Meadows. in Residential Window Cleaning and For free estimate call 941-993-4023. Designing Women Boutique— New openings. 928-1889. Pressure Cleaning Services. New Consignments needs. Good vintage or contemporary clothing. Volunteer! service…Low Pressure Roof Cleaning. TILE-TILE-TILE: Professional ceramic Contact Pamela Day at 366-5293. Call for your free estimate today! Classified Ads & porcelain tile installation and sales. 941-538-8072. Free estimates, many Meadows InStride Equine Assisted Therapy in Get Results! Nokomis—Help provide therapeutic references. Call Neil 726-3077. CITRUS spraying, fertilizing, pruning Place your ad today riding to qualified children and adults CLASSIC CLEANING BY COCOA: with disabilities.Call 412-9333. & planting. Experienced licensed, Just $4.00 for the first insured. BACKYARD CITRUS CARE Meadows resident, 30 years’ Literacy Council of Sarasota—Tutor 925-1999. 10 words and 10 cents experience, bonded & licensed, adults, raise money, or help in our per word thereafter references. Please call Cocoa office. Training, materials, and support GARDENS BY ALLISON: 2014 377-2538. provided. Located at 1750 17th Street, MEADOWS BEST KEPT AWARD MAGICAL GENIE House Checking Building D. Call 955-0421. WINNER! GARDEN MAKE-OVERS Service-Honest, Reliable, UNCLUTTER YOUR GUTTERS: iTN Sarasota—Drive seniors and AND CLEAN-UP! Do you need an Responsible. Meadows resident Keep your roof looking new. I can visually impaired adults. Flexible extra set of hands? Let us help with would love to help ensure that your do that for you. I have a home in the scheduling. Contact 941-364-7530. your garden make-over, garden clean- home is cared for while you are away. Meadows too. Call Mike 377-2538. Pines of Sarasota—Many up and maintenance, courtyards, I would be happy to meet with you CLEANING, house, condo’s, opportunities, Call 365-0250, patio, lanai, pots? No job is too to discuss House Checking options. extension 1940, or email volunteers@ apartments. January-March. Call pinesofsarasota.org. small. Call 941-400-0431.email: [email protected] or 937-935-8886 [email protected], website: www. 941-706-4336. Sarasota Memorial Hospital gardensbyallison.com Auxiliary/Volunteer Services— SEAMSTRESS: Experienced WANTED Numerous opportunities available in WILL DO IRONING. Experienced. Call seamstress, reasonably priced, WANTED: PEO SISTERS who are different areas. Call 917-1010 about Mimi 941-780-7797. excellent work. Call Lois at 907-0177. snowbirds in the Sarasota area. Join locations and times. us in the Sarasota Gulf Coast P.E.O Senior Friendship Centers—a not- Group. Contact Maureen at for-profit organization that acts as a 941-377-2663. community-based liaison in partnership with community organizations and departments of the County government by matching volunteers of all ages, LOOKING FOR HELP WITH talents and interests with nonprofit and THAT SPECIAL PROJECT? faith based agencies. For information about volunteer opportunities, call LOOK IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! 556-3249.

The Meadows Th e Me a d o w s Memorial Garden Bo o k Cl u b Ne w Ti t l e s f o r 2014-2015 with its serene, (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) natural setting… Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 [email protected] Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] is the perfect place to memorialize your loved Date Title and Author Leader ones. Any Meadows’ resident, past or present, —2015— can have an engraved, granite plaque placed on the Memorial Wall. Jan 14 The Rose Project by Graeme Simsion...... Pam Draper Feb 11 The White Dog Fell from the Sky To find out more about the Garden or to by Eleanor Morse...... Vida Gavin order a plaque, contact: Mar 11 Luncheon & New Book Selections (11:30)...... The Meadows Community Association, Apr 8 The Moth by Burns by Gopnik and Green...... Karen Rush 941.377.2300, or email [email protected] May 13 The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan...... Janet Thompson 40 The The Meadoword • January 2015

MeCommunityad Events—All Eventso are atw the MCA ord Assembly of Property Owners January 21 , 2015 • 7:00 pm Doug Domino, General Manager, Meadows Country Club Talks about new opportunities offered between the Club and the MCA .

The new nominees for the 2015 MCA Board will introduce themselves and give brief presentations ALL DELEGATES ARE ASKED TO ATTEND AND SIGN-IN ON ARRIVAL Open to all Meadows residents—Plan to stay afterwards for a brief meeting and cookies and coffee

Entry Receiving for the MCA 33rd Annual Photography Show and Competition—2015 February 6 and 7 • 9:00 am–4:00 pm Bring Entries to the MCA Community Center 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota • 377-2300

Twenty-Third Annual MCA Celebration of Fine Arts March 7 and 8• 10:00 am–4:00 pm MCA Community Center • 2004 Longmeadow

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JanuaryAll meetings and events are at the MCA Community Center, 2004 Longmeadow,unless otherwise noted. Daily notices are posted for room locations

MAH JONGG 9:00 am RESTRICTIONS CRAFTS 9:00 am PILLOWS 9:00 am 3:00 pm MEMOIRS BRIDGE 12:30 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm 10:00 am SAFETY 2:00 pm

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MAH JONGG 9:00 am EMERGENCY PREP CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD PLATELET PILLOWS 9:00 am 1:30 pm DRIVE 9:00 am -1 MEMOIRS INVOLVEMENT 10:00 am :30 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm 10:00 am BUDGET 10:00 am BOARD OF MEADOWS “U” Suwanee Divide 1:30 pm DIRECTORS 1:00 pm BOOK CLUB 2:00 pm Classifieds MAINTENANCE 2:30 pm Due MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am PILLOWS 9:00 am MEMOIRS BRIDGE 12:30 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm 10:00 am ASSEMBLY 7:00 pm

MAH JONGG 9:00 am MEADOWS “U” CRAFTS 9:00 am PILLOWS 9:00 am Nathan Benderson BRIDGE 12:30 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm MEMOIRS Park Tour 1:30 pm 10:00 am MEADOWS “U” (Rain date) Nathan Benderson Park Tour 1:30 pm