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2009 Names Ana Bill Claudette Danny Erika Fred Grace Henri Ida Joaquin Kate Larry According to the National Atlas and U.S. Geological Mindy Service, the number of hurricanes expected to occur Nicholas during a 100-year period in Florida exceeds 60, with 40 Odette to 60 occuring in the Tampa Bay area. This estimation Peter is based on historical data. Areas marked in light blue Rose indicate from 20 to 40 hurricanes; dark blue, 40 to 60; Sam and red, more than 60. Teresa (This map not to scale; source, the National Atlas and the USGS.) Victor How are hurricanes named? Find out on page 8 Wanda 2 The Meadoword • June 2009

MCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Safety Committee Anthony Sawyer, President John Spillane, Vice President April a relatively quiet month Larry Nichols, Treasurer By Walter Huff—Safety Committee Chairman Ginny Coveney, Secretary Bob Friedlander Dr. Bill Grubb Jerry Hilmes The month of April was a In another incident, a resident An act of vandalism was Bill Hoegel very quiet month with 39 calls for Walter Huff reported a single-car crash where reported on the 12th and 13th service and nine incident-free days. the vehicle came to rest in the Holes of The Highlands Golf COMMITTEES There were two acts of vandalism, driveway of their residence. The Course. An investigation revealed Assembly of Property Owners three traffic accidents, two vehicle struck a Florida Power that fresh new sod was pulled up Joy Howes, Chairwoman Anthony Sawyer, Liaison solicitation campaigns, four thefts, and Light pole, sustaining heavy and the flags were removed and Budget and Finance and 33 garage doors left open or damage. thrown into the lake. Obscene Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairman unattended. The Florida Highway Patrol graffiti was drawn in the sand Larry Nichols, Liaison A resident reported a loud investigated the incident and traps. Emergency Preparedness banging noise in the vicinity of charged the driver with DUI. This is the third incident of Dr. Harry Shannon, Chairman Ringwood Meadow and Taywood Several thefts were reported this type at the same location in Dr. Bill Grubb, Liaison Meadow. Upon arrival, the safety during the month of April. the past year. The Meadows Safety Maintenance officer observed a female walking In one incident, a resident Patrol has added additional patrols Bob Friedlander, Chairman John Spillane, Liaison around a vehicle in the flower bed reported that a mountain bike was in this area in an attempt to prevent Memorial Garden at the entrance to Willow Links. stolen from the Chartwell Green a similar situation. John Spillane, Chairman The safety officer detected an odor Bike Rack. Restrictions of alcohol, and the driver was In another incident, a resident Bill Hoegel, Chairman staggering. reported that two package Be sure to let Jerry Hilmes, Liaison The Sarasota Sheriff’s deliveries were stolen. The UPS Meadows Safety Patrol Safety Department and Florida Highway and FedX delivery services verified Walter Huff, Chairman Patrol were contacted, and on that the packages were delivered. know when you will be John Spillane, Liaison arrival, towed the vehicle and took The incident was reported to the away from home for ADVISORS control of the investigation. Sarasota Sheriff’s Department. more than a few days Government Activities Frank Reuss Community Activities Ginny Coveney, Chairwoman G4S Wa c k e n h u t Sa f e t y Pa t r o l 809-0084 Subscription Rates The subscription rate for The Meadoword reflects a break-even cost due to recent increases in postage, labor, and materials: Assembly Committee USA...... $2.00 per month Canada...... $2.50 per month June meeting—last of the season—features Foreign...... $5.00 per month news from Mote Marine Laboratory Submission Guidelines By Joy Howe—Chairwoman Letters to the Editor • Letters must be signed and include I hope everyone had a healthy with all his 30-plus years with and our last presentation for this a return address. and enjoyable month here in The Mote Laboratory. Mote Marine has season. • Issues must be of interest to a large portion of The Meadows and cannot Meadows. grown from its early beginnings And, the usual reminder to all express personal grievances. I would just like to give a in a small shed in the mid-1950s delegates—to please sign in when • Constructive criticism will be small recap on the presentation by to a world-class marine research you arrive and wear your name accepted, but must include solutions Bob Harrigan in May. I’m sure and education center in Sarasota tags so we can easily identify you. to the concerns. most of you know that Bob is our with field stations in Key West, Again, please pass the word • Obscene or derogatory remarks will not be published. local weatherman on ABC Channel Summerland Key, and Charlotte around The Meadows about the • We reserve the right to edit letters in 7 News. He gave a very enjoyable Harbor. new 2009-2010 season starting the interest of space or to refuse presentation, as he always does, We are very fortunate, here next fall. We will have many publication of objectionable content. about what we can look forward to in Sarasota, to have such a new, interesting speakers at our Articles and Monthly Columns this summer. Hopefully, there will sophisticated research and learning Assembly meetings. We welcome submissions from our be NO surprises! facility in the community. Mote Have a great month. We’ll see Meadows residents for publication in The Meadoword. Articles should be Our guest speaker at the is one of the few organizations in you on June 17 to hear from Dr. of general interest to the community. June 17 Assembly meeting will the world that combines marine Mahadevan. We copy edit all articles for accuracy, be Dr. Kumar Mahadevan, research with public outreach content, and length and will not publish President and CEO of Mote Marine through a full-fledged aquarium. articles that contain offensive material or inaccurate information. Articles Laboratory. He will present a vast Please come and enjoy what must be received by the posted amount of information that comes I’m sure will be a wonderful talk deadline for publication in the following month’s edition. Deadlines for submissions to the July issue: The Meadoword Next Assembly A Community News Source Please note that because the 13th of the month falls on for The Meadows Saturday, the deadline for classified ads has been moved June 17 • 7:00 pm Initiated in 1983 up one day Guest Speaker Publisher, MCA Editor & Advertising Manager Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Editor Dr. Kumar Mary Jo Gord Distribution • New and revised display ads are due on MONDAY, JUNE 8 Mahadevan Ernie Fortin and Frank Reuss • Camera-ready display ads are due on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 President and CEO of Contributing Proofreader Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor Mote Marine Laboratory Ginny Cardozo • Articles and columns are due on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 MEADOWS COMMUNITY Everyone is invited to ASSOCIATION • Letters to the Editor are due on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 stay for coffee, refreshments, 2004 Longmeadow Sarasota, Florida 34235 Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk and conversation after Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 • Classifieds are due on FRIDAY, JUNE 12 the meeting [email protected] The Meadoword • June 2009 3 Notes From the President’s Desk By Anthony Sawyer

It’s no secret that our various “U” Committee. Neil is an extremely committees are the life-blood of The competent individual, who has a Wish Them Meadows Community Association. Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology One of our crown jewels of the from Michigan State University. Well committee system is the Meadows Incidentally, when I interviewed Neil By Anthony Sawyer “U”. The primary purpose of for the Chairperson’s position, he did Meadows “U” is to select topics, not mention that he held a Ph.D.—a Three of our outstanding locate speakers, and coordinate all self-effacing and modest person; very volunteers need our thoughts and backup to ensure a successful series refreshing. In his chairmanship, Neil prayers. All of them have greatly of courses available to all Meadows will be ably assisted by Board Liaison contributed to the enrichment of residents. Ginny Coveney and committee our community, and we are all Like most of our committees, members Jane Glusman, Donna very sorry they are experiencing Meadows “U” greatly contributes to Barra, Claire Coyle, Jean Devine, some health problems. I do not and enhances what I call “our quality Pam Jaeger, Kitty Heusner, Mary wish to embarrass them in any of life.” Without these programs, The Lipson, Ethel Schuekler, Jayne way by letting the world know Meadows would continue to exist, but Rosenberg, and MCA staff member what ails them; my purpose is our collective lives might not be as Judy Egan—a great group of people, simply to let them know that we rich. We should be very glad that we if I may say so! care about them and wish them the have such an organization. I frankly Topics from the 2008-2009 very best. do not know of any other community season included “We Are What We Bill Kaiser has been “Mr. that has an amenity quite like the Eat”; “Ernestine Rose”—a one- Roadrunner” for many years with Meadows “U”. Good for us! woman show; “Manage Your Mind his small group of volunteers, Recently, Neil VanderVeen at Our Creative Spa”; “Birding including his wife Peggy. Bill became the Chair of Meadows “U”, with Owen Comora”—birding fi eld has enriched this community taking over from Jane Glusman, who trips, safety tips for home and away; and our lives by organizing and requested to step down but will still “Helping Our Pets Age Gracefully”; hosting innumerable Road Runner be a member of the Meadows “U” “Antiquing with Carol”; “Susan B. trips. Bill, we thank you for all Committee and continue to participate Anthony”—a one-woman show; that you have done and wish you and help Neil through her knowledge “Thinkatrics”; and “Breathe More the best—and, as Bill is fond of and insights. We are grateful to Life into Your Years.” This lineup saying, “God Bless.” Jane for all her efforts on behalf was very interesting with something Frank Reuss, a past member of Meadows “U” and our greater for everyone. and President of the MCA community. Thank you, Jane. In the fall, we begin another Board of Directors who is still We are also very fortunate to exciting season of worthwhile involved in Meadows affairs as have Neil VanderVeen assume the seminars and workshops. Stay tuned the Government Affairs Advisor, position of Chairman of the Meadows to The Meadoword for details. is feeling much better now. I can attest to that because the few times I visited him, he was in the dining room “enjoying” himself. Frank, we wish you the best. Beverly Kuzman, who directs The Meadows Players has had a go of it, but I understand that she is back home doing much better. Best wishes to you, Bev. Meadows photographer says 17th Street entrance is impressive Numbers The 17th Street entrance always impresses me. It is ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN DR. BRENDA 955-1220 spectacularly beautiful any time Photo by Mary Jo Gord—Editor AN ANGEL TOUCH 378-5577 The park-like area at the 17th Street of day. Truly an oasis. entrance is a myriad of light and ANGELIC TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 378-2232 As a photographer, I always shadow playing through the trees on THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 admire the light and shadows any sunny day MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 under the trees. I have lived in and I love it! RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 The Meadows for 17 years, ~Barbara Flounders, Willow Links HUNT REAL ESTATE CORPORATION 378-2070 KOBERNICK HOUSE/ANCHIN PAVILION 377-0781 MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 MEADOWORD 377-2300 MEADOWS BARBER SHOP 377-0165 MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 MEADOWS DENTAL 377-3659 MEADOWS SECURITY (WACKENHUT SAFETY PARTOL) 809-0084 MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-9135 MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 MT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 371-3494 PAMI MANAGEMENT, INC. in The 378-5250 PICKLED ONION DELI 371-3354 SALON FRANCISCO 379-3555 SUNTRUST BANK 342-7210 TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 VIP TRAVELMeadows 377-0017 4 The Meadoword • June 2009 Restrictions Committee adopts resolution on Meadows house numbers to ensure they are readable and prominently visible Bill Hoegel—Chairman

The following excerpt address. If they are unable to, the the following resolution: numbers, or to other outside areas concerning house numbers consequences could be severe. That each single family unit of your property, you must make an appeared in a Restrictions article Sarasota County mandates of The Meadows shall have the application for architectural review. in the October 2008 issue of The clearly placed and readable house address displayed in a prominent With your help, we can continue Meadoword. numbers. Sarasota County Uniform manner and shall be clearly visible to make The Meadows a special A few houses in The Meadows Fire Code clearly addresses what is from the street and that each place to live. have no address numbers or required in “Paragraphs 10.13.1.1” condominium and homeowner numbers that are not legible. This is and “10.13.1.2.” association, where applicable, a very important concern, and the Based on the County Code be required to ensure that all supporting evidence is clear when and the fact that the Restrictions units be adequately identifi ed. All someone is unable to fi nd your Committee has always tried to work identifi cation should be equal to or address. with homeowners to ensure legible greater than the requirements of For example, if you should house numbers appear on their Sarasota County. need emergency personnel or safety homes, the Restrictions Committee If you plan to make changes patrol to come to your home, they on May 5, 2009 and the Board of or additions to the outside of must be able to locate the correct Directors on May 14, 2009 adopted your structure, including house The Meadoword • June 2009 5 April 22–May 20—5.125 inches What’s Happening? (Year-to-May 20—10.125 inches) Ten-year analysis—The Meadows holds cost lower By Len Smally—MCA Manager Eleven years percent. Since we were in the beautifi cation awards in the last Many MCA meetings are middle of our annual audit in May, four years. Maintenance now cancelled during some summer in The Meadows I mentioned these fi gures to our costs about 80 percent of what we months This month marks my eleventh auditor, who does many audits for paid in 1999. We have a tractor, The Assembly doesn’t meet year as Manager of The Meadows associations. He was quite amazed U-dump and lift—all paid for— in July and August. Our MCA Community Association. I thought and confi rmed that the 100 percent that we did not have 11 years ago. Board of Directors does not meet I had written about my ten years fi gure was typical of the rise in Our traffi c calming and in August. And, some of the in The Meadows, but I checked maintenance costs over the ten- abatement program has worked committees don’t meet in July the May, June, and July issues of year period. well; we have reduced the cut- or August or both months. Be the 2008 Meadoword and couldn’t We have completed the ten- through traffi c by 50 percent. sure to check the calendar on the fi nd a thing. So, I would like to list year cycle well under the CPI and All of our 17 miles of roads back page of The Meadoword for some highlights from the last ten to other communities numbers. We were paved—some will need it schedules or call the MCA front 11 years. have a new community center, again in the next couple of years, desk at 377-2300. completely paid for with the but the funds are in the reserve to If your association is going to First of all… our budget reserves, which were fully restored cover that next cycle of paving. cancel a meeting, please call us to The fi rst thing I want to two years ago. Our safety/maintenance let us know. mention is our budget and how we building, a real shack in 1998, was measure up against the Consumer Eleven-year highlights restored into a workable offi ce and Wild Fires Price Index (CPI) and other Of course, our new community storage space for both the Safety This is the time of year when communities. I found that our center is the main highlight of Patrol and maintenance crew. We the rains should begin. However, budget is up 19 percent from 1999 the 11-year period. But, we also have all new sheds and garages at no one knows when or if that will to 2009. The CPI is 29 percent, did a major sidewalk-widening the maintenance building. happen. so we are well under that. I also project that has produced a much The MCA has a top-notch Please be careful with matches checked with two other large needed and well-used “promenade” staff whom I have bragged about and cigarettes. Please extinguish homeowner associations and found on Longmeadow. Our “master many times. We avoid the use your cigarette butts carefully—and, they are up 100 percent and 150 common areas” won two major of contractors and consultants please do not dispose them outside whenever we can by doing except in proper receptacles. things in-house. We manage Remember… our contractors and consultant contracts so that both parties understand what they are supposed to do. What an enjoyable 11 years it has been for me. We have a wonderful system, managed by the MCA Board of Directors, and we should all be thankful that we live and work in The Meadows. Summer begins June 21 School let out the end of May. Remember to watch out for kids.

If you should see any June 21 is suspicious activities, please report them to The Meadows Safety the Summer Patrol at 809-0084. If there is an Solstice emergency, call 911. Celebrate Life! 6 The Meadoword • June 2009 Emergency Preparedness Committee Plan now to ensure your pets are safe during and after a hurricane

By Harry Shannon, M.D.—Chairman

getting ready to go. The young lady your ownership. www.fldart.org. who presented this session had very Have as much food and water H1N1 Virus—Swine Flu— When you read this, the hurricane impressive organizational skills—she for your pet as you would have for season will have begun… so soon could get her six horses loaded and yourself and keep it in waterproof And speaking of animals, again! ready to go in 45 minutes! That’s containers. Be sure to have food and hopefully, when you read this column, In May, I attended the 2009 planning! water bowls, medications, and clean the Swine Flu—the H1N1 virus—will CERT/VOAD Hurricane Conference, Make calls now to check on up supplies. be a non-issue. But, should it become along with Buz Simpson, the A2 available boarding facilities or After a disaster, do not let your necessary, the MCA Board and I Area leader. It was a very good veterinary facilities, and contact pets outside alone. Familiar sights and recently discussed what direction conference with a great deal of friends or relatives outside the area smells will be gone. Pets can become to take in a potential Swine Flu information, which I will try to pass who might be willing to take your confused and lost or encounter a epidemic and decided to be guided by on to the community in articles in pets temporarily. larger wild animal who is hungry. Do Public Health Office directives. The Meadoword and the Emergency Have separate crates or cages, not allow pets to drink from outdoor Next Meeting… Preparedness meetings. large enough for pets to stand up and open water—you don’t know what’s In my travels through The turn around in, for each pet you have. in it! The next meeting is June 9, 1:30 Meadows, I am impressed by the And, to avoid extra stress to both you For more information about pm, at the MCA Community Center. number of humans who are exercised and your pets, acclimate them to their caring for pets, visit the Disaster We always need more volunteers—I by their “masters” (or “mistresses,” crates before the crates are needed. Animal Response Team’s Website at hope to see you there. as in my case)—their pets. Whether you stay or go, make In the May issue of The sure your pets’ vaccinations are Meadoword, Dr. David T. Smith of current. Put rabies and vaccination Sarasota Veterinary Center wrote a certificates in waterproof bags or great article about “Hurricane Tips containers to protect them. for Pet Owners.” The information Make sure you have I received at the conference about identification for your pets. Because caring for your pets during a disaster pets can lose collars or tags, micro- reinforces much of what Dr. Smith chips are the best way to ensure said. identification; see your vet about First and foremost, you need to microchips for your pets. At the very develop an action plan and prepare least, be sure their collars or harnesses in advance how to take care of your fit properly and display current rabies animals in a disaster. and ID tags. If you plan to evacuate, remember Have a current photo of you and that animals take more time in your pet for positive identification of The Meadoword • June 2009 7 Architectural Review Approved Applications Address Request 2327 Lakeside Mews Exterior Maintenance 5049 Marshfield Road Exterior Maintenance 4732 Longwater Chase Exterior Maintenance 2301 Arborfield Lane Exterior Painting 3841 Stable Lane Exterior Painting 5446 Chanteclaire Exterior Maintenance 4567 Glebe Farm Road S Exterior Maintenance 4927 Waterbridge Down Exterior Painting 5013 Ringwood Meadow Exterior Signs 3413 Highlands Bridge Rd. Landscaping 5103 Everwood Run Exterior Maintenance 4524 Highland Oaks Circle Roof Replacement 3581 Ferndell Tree Removal 4930 Windsor Park Exterior Maintenance 4939 Waterbridge Down Exterior Painting 4900 Windsor Park Roof Replacement 4939 Waterbridge Down Exterior Maintenance 1905 Deancroft Road Exterior Maintenance Morningside Condominium Asso. Exterior Painting 2327 Lakeside Mews Exterior Maintenance 2905 Sandringham Place Exterior Maintenance 4901 Windsor Park Exterior Maintenance 5460 Hampstead Heath Hurricane Protection 4859 Greywood Lane Exterior Maintenance 4930 Windsor Park Hurricane Protection 4930 Windsor Park Exterior Maintenance 3281 Ringwood Meadow Landscaping Sandringham Condominium Assoc. Landscaping Sandringham Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance 2800 Breton Woods Exterior Maintenance 2403 Arborfield Square Landscaping 5259 Everwood Run Exterior Maintenance 8 The Meadoword • June 2009 Tropical Storm Emergency Vehicle Access… Naming Conventions Remember to keep it open The National Hurricane Center developed the first name lists in 1953 In 1953, the National Hurricane for the most retired names—Dennis, Center began to develop lists naming Katrina, Rita, Stan, and Wilma. tropical cyclones in the Atlantic 1955, 1995, and 2004 each claim four basin. Today, that job goes to an retired names—among them, Connie international committee of the World (1955) and Opal (1995). Meteorological Organization (WMO). The four storms on the 2004 list Early naming conventions used each made landfall in Florida at some latitude and longitude to identify time during its life, Charley (as a Cat storms—a method that was more 4), Frances (as a Cat 2), Jeanne (as difficult and slower to communicate a Cat 3), and Ivan (as a subtropical as well as more subject to error. storm that crossed southern Florida In mid-May, Fire Rescue made an emergency call to the MCA Community From 1953 through 1978, in a circle back south from the north Center. Thankfully, that call had a happy ending, but it highlights the need hurricanes were named after women. east after original landfall as a Cat 3 for everyone to remember not to block the entrance to The Meadows Why? Probably because the men in Alabama; Ivan later made a second Community Center. It’s essential that we keep this area open emergency who named them thought a woman’s landfall as a tropical depression in the vehicle access. Please do not park your car—temporarily or for any other length of time—blocking the sidewalk. nature was more volatile. The lists northern Gulf). changed in 1979 to alternate men’s There were destructive storms, names with women’s names. however, that never made the retired Currently, the committee uses names list because they occurred six lists that rotate every seven years. prior to naming conventions. The Names from 2009’s list will reappear Galveston (Texas) Hurricane of in 2015, unless the WMO retires a 1900 hit in early September as a Cat 4 name associated with a disastrous with storm surge of up to 15 feet that 2100 E. Laurel • Sarasota, FL hurricane that occurs in the 2009 completely covered the island. (1 block north of Oak on US 301 or 3 blocks season. A name is retired when they In 1928, a hurricane moved south of Ringling on US 301) feel it is inappropriate to reuse out of inward from Palm Beach, Florida, respect and sensitivity to those who after crossing Puerto Rico as a Cat 4, are affected by the hurricane. and hit Lake Okeechobee with a six- The list contains 21 names in to nine-foot storm surge on the lake alpha order beginning with “A” and that killed more than 1,800 people. Group Classes and Private Lessons available • For more information CALL 941-726-0569 ending with “W.” The letters “Q,” The Florida Keys Labor Day OPEN TO EVERYONE • Every Friday, 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm “V,” and “X, Y, Z” are skipped. If Hurricane of 1935, one of the most the number of hurricanes exceeds intense hurricanes recorded in the 21 in a season, the convention picks Atlantic basin, washed a ten-car up the names of the Greek alphabet, evacuation train from Homestead off beginning with Alpha. the Florida Overseas Railroad. That was the case in 2005 when there were 27 named storms in the Naming conventions in other areas Atlantic basin and all 21 alpha names of the world were used —the subsequent storms Naming conventions for tropical were named Alpha, Beta, Gamma, cyclones in other areas of the world Delta, Epsilon, and Zeta. are different from that in the Atlantic If a storm forms in the off-season, basin. The Central North Pacific it takes the next name on the list, consists of four lists, each with 12 based on the current calendar date. names. The first name of List One For example, if a storm forms on becomes the first named hurricane of December 28, it’s named from the the season in that basin. Subsequent previous season’s list. If a storm forms storms are named on down the list to in February, it takes the first name on the end, then begin with the first name the list for the next season. on the second list, followed by the third and forth lists. Retired names In the Western North Pacific, 28 The first year names were retired countries contribute to five name lists from the list was 1954—Hurricane of 28 names each. Storms are named Carol (Cat 3) hit Connecticut at high consecutively down the lists until all tide in August, the most destructive the names are used. Where one season storm in southern New England since ends, the first storm of the next season the Great New England Hurricane picks up on that same list. of 1938. That same year, Hazel (Cat Australian Region names include 4) hit near the North Carolina-South five lists that follow the alphabet from Carolina border in mid-October and “A” to “XYZ.” caused high winds in large portions of The Fiji and Apua New Guinea the eastern United States as far north Regions each has own list of names, and inland as New York State. as do the Philippine, Northern Indian Since 1954, 73 names have Ocean, and Southwest Indian Ocean been retired—of historical mention, Regions. Donna (1960), Betsy (1965), Camille For more information about (1969), Gilbert (1988), Hugo (1989), naming conventions, retired names, Andrew (1992), Fran (1996), and hurricane history, visit the Georges and Mitch (1998), and National Hurricane Center’s Website. Floyd (1999). Source: The National Hurricane Center, 2005 currently holds the record NOAA at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov The Meadoword • June 2009 9 The Scene From Chatsworth Greene The Welcome Mat is Out… As seen by Ginny Cardozo and Jane Jassin

Those of us living here know yet on whether he asked Fernando are big fans of grandma’s and what a special place it is, and Viteri to check his real estate grandpa’s Florida lifestyle. apparently the word has reached listings. Thanks to our Social the alligator community, too. One But, the Viteris have other Committee, our “farewell” pool of the more mature creatures was excitement to focus on anyway— party (see photo above) was a spotted wandering in the middle Via graduated from Cardinal great success. It was also Kathy of the road recently looking as if Mooney High School in May and McCaffrey’s birthday; she was he wanted to settle in (see photo by will take her many talents off to surprised with a cake and a chorus Jim Young on page 15). No word Rollins College in the fall. Rollins of Happy Birthday, so it was truly was Via’s “first choice” school, a special occasion. and she won a scholarship, so On a sober note, best wishes she’s continuing her record as an for a speedy return to good health exceptional student and all-round, go out to Natalie Forman, great young lady. Lots of family Barbara Schaal, Jean Weber, and and friends gathered to help her the Kerns; medical issues seem celebrate. to be a part of Florida retirement, The Browns joined the don’t they? Morrises on one of Nancy And now, a poem from Jane… and Dan’s VIP cruises to the Mediterranean with stops in Spain, June is busting out all over, Portugal, France, Italy, Morocco, especially at and Gibralter among other ports of Chatsworth Greene, call on the 21-day trip. Closer to home, Susanne Where you can always see a Tasnady visited her son and his busy scene. family in New York—her daughter Whether it is an early tee-time also flew in for a few days to make or a tennis match to it a reunion. beat the heat, The Jassins attended a Or just walking up and nephew’s wedding on a party- down the street, boat on Lake Las Vegas (one of a handful in southern Nevada). It Or taking a late afternoon dip was also a chance to meet a great- in the pool that always makes great-nephew for the first time. us feel so cool. The Dubinskys were Perhaps a game of Mahjong or delighted to meet their new great bridge in our air conditioning, granddaughter, Lillian Isabelle. Or completing an indoor chore (These family additions keep us all that needs finishing. “younger than springtime.”) The MacGregors welcomed We won’t be seeing the a visit with daughter, Sandy, her Love-Bugs for another year, husband John, and Ashley. It was So nice that our windshields birthday celebration time—Ashley are free of that was 13, and Sandy always looks blood-stained smear! young enough to be her sister! In June we celebrate Flag Day Ursula Pries is probably by putting out the setting a record for the longest red, white and blue, birthday celebration—first, an extended visit in Texas with her And even shopping for swim- daughter and family; then, a little suits and shorts that are new. later on, a trip to Indiana to party Happy Father’s Day to with her son and his family. all dads near and far. The Jensens visited family and friends in California. In our lives you will always “Motel Walcott” was full up as be a shining star. seven family members gathered for In June there will be many a ten-day reunion at grandma’s and brides and graduates grandpa’s. Son Charles arrived walking down the aisle, from London with his wife and Plus anniversaries and birth- three kids while daughters Karen days to celebrate in style. from New Jersey and Nancy from Massachusetts helped make it an Some neighbors will travel to exciting, memorable time. visit family and friends. The Morganos enjoyed a visit There is so much to do from family in New York, which before June ends. included granddaughter Kylie, Even though summer begins who celebrated her eighth birthday with its humidity and heat, here. She and brother Tyson had a great time at the pool and went Living at Chatsworth Greene horseback riding here, so they is still a treat. 10 The Meadoword • June 2009 Single-Family Home Rentals New policy limits the minimum rental period as well as the number of times a single-family home can be rented within a 12-month period By Len Smally—Manager

Until the MCA Board met in Exchanges or friends using May of this year, the MCA did not the home would not be considered have rules governing the duration rentals under our rules. and frequency of rental periods for After two Board meetings and single-family homes that are not in discussions with The Meadows sub-homeowners associations. Country Club and The Meadows All of our sub-associations, Homeowners Association as well as almost every HOA in (MHOA), the MCA Board enacted Florida constructed in the last 20 a rule that single-family homes can years, has some type of regulations be rented for a minimum of two for rentals. months and no more than twice in Our documents were written a 12-month period. about 35 years ago. Although there These new rules do not apply are no currently known problems, to condominium associations, there have been inquiries, and there all of which have their own are concerns that short-term rentals rental policies. Sub-homeowner could become a problem in the associations rules may also be future. stricter than the MCA’s policy. In a meeting with club officials, the MCA heard concerns about the “Beneficial User” program the club offers. Later, club Manager Doug Domino suggested that if we allowed a two-month minimum, it would not have a significant impact on the Beneficial User program. The Meadoword • June 2009 11 Hi From Hampstead Heath “Tho’ we gotta’ say good-bye for the summer”… [Bobby Vinton] By Ethel Schueckler

Doris Mayer has volunteered were Jill and Arnie Factor, Jerry to be the Emergency Preparedness and Carol Cain, and Marne and contact. If you plan to be away for Don Sillers. the summer, please let her know Merrill gave us a nice bonus by when you leave and contact her posting the photographs, which he again when you return. In case of a took, on the bulletin board. hurricane, Doris is responsible for Everyone brought a dish to ensuring everyone’s safety. In case pass, and if I listed all the varieties, of a fire, she needs to know who it would sound like the menu has your key as well as your out- from Marina Jack’s. No one went of-state phone number. hungry, and many took a plateful We skipped the April luncheon of food home for the next day. Oh, to concentrate on the Pool Party. if we only had auxiliary stomachs! Carol and Merrill did a terrific As the April event was our job as co-chairs—especially farewell party, I will not be writing considering it was their first time until I return in October, but I must to chair the event—complete share with you a quote from a note with flowered plates and cups and I received… matching tablecloths. Their helpers You make life so interesting and FUN. Without your influence I know that Hampstead Heath would just be an ordinary street instead of the friendly place we know. And, that’s what makes all my hard work well worth it! So long for the summer, and remember, “Before the coffee break was invented, people killed time by working.” 12 The Meadoword • June 2009 Nice Girls Finish Fat Meadows author publishes new book on the psychology of eating habits

NICE GIRLS FINISH FAT: Put repressed emotions and eating, and Yourself First and Change Your reveals the ways many women use Eating Forever is a new book by food to stuff their anger, comfort Meadows author Karen R. Koenig. themselves, and assuage their Many women put too much feelings of guilt and inadequacy— on their plates, both literally and all in the pursuit of being “nice.” fi guratively. In NICE GIRLS…, Giving “good girls” permission the fi rst book to explain the link to love themselves fi rst, Karen between overdoing and overeating, offers thought-provoking quizzes psychotherapist Karen R. Koenig and questions to help readers gives women detailed advice on identify and overcome the habits how to lose their extra baggage— that keep them trapped inside the both emotional and physical—by cookie jar. taking better care of themselves. NICE GIRLS FINISH FAT For the millions of overweight not only shows women how to women in America, diet and stop obsessing about food and exercise just aren’t cutting it. develop healthy eating habits, it “That’s because many of these also teaches them skills to improve women have emotional issues every aspect of their lives. buried deep beneath those stubborn Karen R. Koenig, LCSW, pounds, issues that must be dealt M.Ed., is a psychotherapist, with fi rst if weight loss plans are to national speaker, and author of succeed,” says Karen. three books on eating and weight. Based on decades of NICE GIRLS FINISH FAT: professional experience, Karen Put Yourself First and Change Koenig offers on-the-page Your Eating Forever is published psychotherapy in NICE GIRLS by Fireside/Simon and Schuster, FINISH FAT to help readers get Inc. The book sells for $13.99 in to the real roots of their food paperback. problems. For more information on NICE With her engaging writing GIRLS FINISH FAT, go to www. style, she teaches women about the simonandschuster.com or www. biological connections between nicegirlsfi nishfat.com. The Meadoword • June 2009 13 Sarasota County Schools net and click the Attendance replacement grades in the courses Sarasota Schools Zones link on the lower left. On Summer school runs they failed. Information and publishes new the Attendance Zone page, you June 8–July 16 at two registration forms are available at can locate the zones by school all middle and high schools and on Attendance Zones type, school name, or address. For locations the school district Website at www. example, the link to elementary SarasotaCountySchools.net. maps on Website schools provides a map of the Students in grades six through Currently registered middle county and a list of all elementary 12 who need to retake required school students who received F The Sarasota County School schools, numbered on the list; courses can attend summer school in Language Arts, Mathematics, District recently posted new when you click on a school number at Sarasota High School or North Science or Social Studies, and high attendance zone maps on the in the overall category, it displays a Port High School. The summer school students who received F in district Website. The maps— map that includes major streets and program runs from June 8 through Algebra IA, Algebra IB, English incorporating the latest Geographic many secondary streets within that July 16, Monday through Thursday I or English II are permitted to Information System (GIS) school’s attendance boundaries. from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, retake only one failed course. technology with zoom tools to see You can search within the map for There are no fees for the For more information about the entire district or zoom in on a the name of your street to which course. Bag lunches are also summer school for middle school particular street with the click of schools are in that attendance zone. available at no cost. and high school students, call a mouse—will help residents and The maps, which can be Students will work at their own the school district’s Instruction potential home buyers quickly zoomed and printed, include new paces and are expected to attend all Department at 941-927-9000, identify the schools where children attendance zones for Brentwood 24 days of instruction, even if they extension 34100. For more will attend. and Tatum Ridge elementary complete the work earlier. Those information about summer school To view or download the maps, schools in Sarasota. who successfully complete the for students in grades five or lower, go to www.SarasotaCountySchools. course requirements will receive contact your school office.

District FCAT combined-average essay writing scores rise at all grade levels

The Florida Department of Education released the statewide spring FCAT writing results in April, and Sarasota County reported that students in all grade levels tested increased their combined average scores over 2008’s scores on the writing assessment of the 2009 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. This year’s average district scores were also higher than state averages for each grade tested. The tests were given to students in grades four, eight, and 10. About 9,400 public school students, including students with disabilities and English language learners, participated in Sarasota County. The FCAT writing results are based on an essay score graded on a scale of one to six points. The percentage of students in grade four to score 3.5 or above increased from 85 to 91 percent; grade eight, from 90 to 92 percent. Students in grade ten scoring 3.5 or above remained the same as last year—75 percent. A score of 3.5, considered to be on grade level, is the current standard used in overall grading of schools by the Florida Department of Education. The number of students scoring 4.0 or higher on the essay increased by 9 percent at grade four, 3 percent at grade eight, but decreased by 1 percent at grade 10. 14 The Meadoword • June 2009

“You’re all alone today, Disappointed and unhappy Walter; where’s Ruth?” Helen, my with his oldest son, who had mother’s best friend, called to the inherited a dependence on alcohol man slowly moving up the walk that my dad’s own father had, my toward her. dad became a surrogate father “This is the way it will always Looking to his three granddaughters. He be now—Ruth died this morning.” made sure that they were able He was as direct and blunt now as to attend events to which other he’d been 35 years before when children’s fathers took them. he’d proposed to Ruth. His granddaughters were able to Discovering my father’s experience things like the magic of courtship letters after his death Back… The Harlem Globetrotters, county revealed a facet of the man that I’d and state fairs, and those parts of never seen before. Unable to attend A Tribute America that could be experienced school beyond the eighth grade, only in cross-country travel—so, this self-educated, Renaissance he loaded three young teens in his man was building houses when in to My Father car and took them on a road trip to his 80s, suggesting that I should see America. read The Grapes of Wrath as Bev remembers her amazing dad It was on this trip that he was doing to learn what the they experienced first hand depression had been like—baking on Father’s Day “the whole lot of mule in his cookies, canning vegetables makeup” that his mother had By Bev Kuzman from his garden, making jam, warned Ruth about. doing repairs on friends’ and As they traveled in neighbors’ homes… Canada and passed a This man—my father— provincial park that he had a myriad of talents and wanted to see, the girl at interests. the gate explained it would After my mother accepted cost $5.00 to enter. His his proposal, the next step response was, “Just what was to tell their families. My do you think you have here grandmother, Dad’s mother, that is worth $5.00?” And, had been trapped in an unhappy he turned around and left. marriage, and as a result, had But, the girls also learned not wanted any of her six that “you could lead him.” children to marry, as she says When he selected motels, in her letter to my father after his tendency was to look for learning of his engagement… the run-down, unsavory-in- … perhaps I am very selfish, everyone-else’s-eyes motels, but it seems to me that the free believing they would be life is the only life. I am sure I cheaper. After two nights would never be so foolish again.” in places that would never But, she continues, “I am glad it make the AAA-approved is Ruth. There isn’t any one else I motel list, the three young know who I would like to see you travelers suggested they should try marry… a place where the lights worked, My grandmother echoed the the toilets flushed, and a sign same thoughts about marriage in a saying “Lincoln Slept Here” did letter she wrote to my mother— not mean he slept on the mattresses Well my dear girl you asked on their beds. For the rest of the what I think? Well, here goes. I trip, his motel choices would rate would rather (much rather) give at least two stars in a motel guide. him up to you than any other girl He was never the Norman that I know of. You know I am Rockwell-type grandfather; he rather selfish, I guess, because TOP LEFT: My father, Walter, and mother, Ruth might better be described as Gloria I was in hopes that not one of TOP RIGHT: Walter at 85—and still fishing Steinem in overalls. There was the rest of my children would get BOTTOM RIGHT: A fun family photo never a time when he made his married. BOTTOM: The house that Walter built; he began building it at age 82 granddaughters feel they couldn’t And then she gave my mother a do something because they were hint on how to manage her son… about it Ruth? I imagine they are and they would have favored the girls. …let me give you some good disappointed, aren’t they? Evangelical minister who had During the summer of advice, never try to drive him (as Although I have nothing to been wooing their daughter over Grandpa’s New House, they there is a whole lot of mule in his indicate that my mother’s parents the man with only an eighth-grade became his apprentices. He was makeup), but you can lead him were unhappy with my mother’s education. in his early 80s, and they were in anywhere; so always try to lead. choice, it would be understandable As my nieces and I reminisce their teens. He decided to build a In the same letter she asks what if they were. My mother’s over the letters, these golden scraps three-bedroom, two-bath trilevel my mother’s parents thought of the parents had been teachers, and of family history help develop a home from the ground up. Since it engagement… she also had an uncle who was portrait of the man whom Mary, was summer, so the girls were out P.S. Just what does your a doctor. My grandparents were my niece, describes as “the best of school and available. own Mother and Father think also fundamentalist Christians, man I’ve ever known.” Continues 18, see Tribute to Father The Meadoword • June 2009 15 Best Kept Geneva Courtright—Committee Chairwoman

And, the winner is… too soon. But, now we are in full Gardener on your team! Betty “Pete the Putter.” The Hefl er’s The Meadows for its bloom all over The Meadows. The Jean and husband Floyd spend “gave birth” to Pete this spring landscaped homes look beautiful, many hours in the fall and spring in memoriam of a close golfi ng conscientious resident some back yards prettier than the beautifying their entrance. Good friend. Whimsical and clever! gardeners front. job! As we fi nish our judging Congratulations this month This month, we have season, I want to give special The Best Kept Committee— go to First Place winner Dr. a Special Certifi cate of thanks to my hardworking all eight of us—had a busy William and Pat Grubb at 4541 Recognition for backyard committee—Don Cloud, Mary year viewing the front yards Windsor Park. Not only are landscaping. All the golfers Garvey, Tom Gervasi, Cathy of every single-family home their red impatience spectacular, thank Bill and Shirley Heﬂ er Giglio, Vivian Gordon, Shirley in The Meadows and judging their front yard rock formations at 4744 Ringwood Meadow on Levin, Mary Ann Scholten, and the multiple condominium are exceptionally interesting. A the 11th Hole of the Highlands Laurie Teachout. Without their entrances and landscaping on a beautiful entrance! Golf Course for their beautifully input, there would be no Best monthly basis. The sign and landscaping at the designed small fl ower garden, Kept Committee. It has been a A cold winter slowed entrance to Highland Oaks Circle complete with ibis. It is lovely! pleasure working with them. down the normal growth of shows hard work and planning—it And, as an added bonus, they Have a great summer. See the perennials, and folks were won First Place in that category. Of also have a fi ve-foot topiary of you in the fall! leery of planting their annuals course, it helps to have a Master a golfer putting—his name is

RIGHT—Best Kept Entrance Sign: Highland Oaks Circle; pictured left to right committee member Mary Ann Scholten and committee chairwoman Geneva Courtright

BELOW—“Pete the Putter” resides in the backyard landscape of Bill and Shirley Heﬂ er, greeting golfers along the 11th Fairway

BELOW—Best Kept Landscaped Backyard: Bill and Shirley Heﬂ er of Ringwood Meadow received special recognition for their beautiful backyard on the 11th Fairway

ABOVE—Best Kept Single-Family Home: Dr. William and wife Pat Grubb at 4541 Windsor Park took First Place for their lovely front garden with ﬂ owering plants and unusual

Best Kept photos by Geneva Courtright and Don Scholten rock formation

“Scene” in The Meadows…

RIGHT—Nicolas Eason also captured this glimpse of an alligator slipping into a lake on Longmeadow between Marshﬁ eld Road N and BELOW—It was a time for alligators; Jim Young of Chatsworth Green Marshﬁ eld Road S snapped this picture alongside the lake by the 7th Hole on the Groves

ABOVE—Nicolas Eason, age 8, of Marshfi eld Road happened upon this picture in March of a Sandhill Crane engaged in a car-stopping courtship dance with his mate near the back entrance to The Meadows (the photo won a Red Ribbon in the photo competion at the Sarasota County Fair) 16 The Meadoword • June 2009 Good Food large dessert menu, a special late- pianos, dance bands, DJs, and night menu, and different beers, many more talented musicians. wines, and fi ne Cognacs and Single New York New York is Malt Scotch selections. Sarasota’s “hottest” new location New York New York is a one- for lunch, dinner, and after hours of-a-kind restaurant, owned and dining and entertainment. So take a Meadows celeb Betty Comora operated by local residents Joseph trip to the city that never sleeps— and Terry Flotteron—the result of enjoy a gourmet, late-night snack, plays New York—right here in Sarasota their passion for entertainment and live entertainment, or a jazz brunch the arts. Joe and Terry (whose roots you’ll never forget. By Mary Jo Gord—Editor are in New York City) combined New York New York is their passion for food, music, and located at 1934 Hillview Avenue “Start Spreading The News” Omelet with goat cheese and art to create a unique combination in Southside Village, just south because Meadows resident Betty veggies, and Croissant French of some of their favorite New York of Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Comora is “spreading” her jazzy Toast with potatoes and meat. hot spots. “New York New York Hours are from 11:00 am to sound on Sundays at New York The lunch menu—ranging truly is a labor of love,” says Terry. Midnight, Sunday through New York—a new restaurant/ from $6.00 to $12.00—features Any evening you walk into Thursday; 11:00 am to 2:00 am, piano bar and night spot in some unusual starters like Sticky New York New York, the fi rst Friday; and 5:00 pm to 2:00 am, Sarasota. New York New York is Chicken Tenders Tempura, Smoked thing you notice—aside from Saturday. “spreading” a delicious Sunday Lobster Fritters, and Crispy Duck the incredible atmosphere—is To fi nd out more about the brunch prepared by Chef Harvey Wings. Lunch items include the the live music. The piano bar is restaurant and what they’ve Lovejoy while you enjoy the live fl atbreads, salads, and soups always open in the evening and the got going on, visit www. and lively performance by Betty plus Fish and Chips, a Grilled restaurant features a wide range of newyorknewyorksarasota.com. Comora and her Trio. Vegetable Plate, and an array entertainment, including dueling Betty (pianist/vocalist) plays of sandwiches—all served with nostalgic jazz, recalling Gershwin, NYNY fries. Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Mel Dinner includes many of the Torme, and more. It’s easy on the same appetizers and fl atbreads, ears for diners who enjoy Supper ranging from $6.00 to $13.00, Clubs. Ernie Williford (bass/ and soups and salads, ranging vocalist) plays weekly—the third from $4.00 to $17.00. Entrees musician will always be a surprise. range from $16.00 for the Grilled But, you can count on sax, guitar, Vegetable Plate to $29.00 for or drums. Peppercorn Filet with a variety of “New York New York reminds items in between, including strip me of Eddie Condon’s and steak, lamb chops, Chilean Sea Jimmy Ryan’s on Swing Street Bass, Creole Gumbo, roasted duck, in Manhattan,” says Betty. “I had baby-back ribs, broiled Walleye, great times then... I look forward to and pan-sauteed chicken. more of the same here.” The restaurant also offers a The brunch menu ranges from $5.00 to $12.00 and offers a combination of the usual and unusual. Starters include Yogurt Parfait, Chef’s Daily Hummus Selection, an Artesian Cheese Selection, Deconstructed Onion Soup, Florida Citrus Filets, Shrimp Cocktail, Manhattan Clam Chowder, and Gazpacho. Brunch selections include various fl atbreads with toppings, salads, and a variety of entrees including NYNY Strip Steak with Eggs, Open-Faced Pastrami Style Salmon Bagel with the usual and wasabi sour cream, Angus Burger with melted Maytag Bleu Cheese and bacon, Fish and Chips, Belgian Waffl e with fresh berries and meat, Crab Cake Benedict, Spinach The Meadoword • June 2009 17 Good Health Cataract Screenings Kantor Eye Institute & Laser Center offers free cataract screenings

More than half of people and in-between and reduces the age 60 and older will develop need for reading glasses. cataracts—a normal part of the Cataract surgery is an out- aging process. patient procedure that takes half A cataract is the progressive an hour or less and allows patients clouding of the eye’s lens—it to resume normal activity in a few disturbs vision and often makes days. images appear blurred. If left The Kantor Eye Institute untreated, a cataract can produce & Laser Center is offering progressively diminished vision complimentary cataract screenings and limit your ability to enjoy by appointment at the Bee Ridge activities like playing cards, offi ce. Screening requires less than golfi ng, and reading. ten minutes, is painless, and can Early diagnosis and treatment identify cataracts even before you of cataracts are important in may notice any symptoms. preserving your vision. Today, The Kantor Eye Institute & there are more options than Laser Center is located at 2111 Bee ever before in treating cataracts, Ridge Road in Sarasota. including technologically advanced To schedule a complimentary lenses that restore youthful vision cataract screening, call and allow patients to see near, far, 941-925-8888. (See their ad on page 18.) For more information about cataracts, including an educational video, visit the Institute’s Website at www.kantoreye.com. Information provided by the Kantor Eye Institute & Laser Center 18 The Meadoword • June 2009

Tribute to Father, continued from 14 (Do you need an electrical outlet unlikely because of his knowledge changed? Ask my nieces. Do about safety on ice, deputies began you want to know what a plumb a search using dragging methods line is and how to use it? Ask my and specially-trained dogs brought nieces.) They can swing a hammer down from Minnesota—dogs with skill, but they laugh when trained to fi nd bodies in the water they remember missing the nail and under the ice. A large number totally—and my father would chide of friends, relatives, and strangers them, asking, “What are you trying also did a land search. After a to do? Scare it in?” week, the active search was called All these stories prompted off. memories of this unique man. It was a full month later when Everyone had a favorite story two teenage boys hiking in the to tell. I told about the one park, found his partially snow- compliment I can remember covered body. He had gone hiking receiving from him. Obviously, in the hills and broken his leg. He he believed that parents should was found with a cane fashioned not spoil their children— even from a broken branch, but the walk adult children—with praise. I was back to his truck was impossibly driving when he turned to me and long. He was 87 when he died of said, “I probably shouldn’t tell hypothermia. you this, but you’re really a good I can only wonder what his driver.” Incidentally, I was in my last thoughts were, but I’m certain mid-40s at the time. that some of them were about his The day I received the phone “teacher” and that he would no that me my father was missing, longer be without her. I thought I misunderstood. How Say Teacher will you marry could the man who had foiled me… I know there are plenty knife-wielding hitchhikers by reasons why you shouldn’t… leaping from his moving car be But, there were plenty more missing? How could the man who why my mother’s choice for a had fallen off his roof and then husband was the right one! driven himself to the doctor for “only a few stitches” be missing? How could my father be missing when I still had so much to learn? My father’s truck was found near Yellowstone Lake in southwestern Wisconsin. When he hadn’t returned, the sheriff notifi ed us that my father was missing. Since it was February, after one of those teasingly warm winter periods, it was thought that he had gone ice fi shing and had fallen through the soft, unsafe ice. Although, for those of us who knew him, this seemed The Meadoword • June 2009 19 Father’s Day is June 16 By Mary Jo Gord—Editor

Would you believe that 4,000 years ago, a young boy named Elmusu in Babylon gave the fi rst-known Father’s Day card, carved in clay, to his father. He wished him good health and a long life. The Catholic Church later played an historical role in furthering Father’s Day in countries where they had great cultural infl uence, celebrating St. Joseph’s Day on March 19. A secular, diversifi ed movement in more recent times furthered the celebration. Many countries now celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. But, it was a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington, who came up with the idea in 1909 to set aside a specifi c day to honor fathers when she heard a sermon about Mother’s Day. Her father—Henry Jackson Smart—raised her after her mother died. In her eyes, he was a courageous, selfl ess, loving man who deserved to know how special he was. Henry was born in June, so Sonora organized the fi rst Father’s Day celebration in Spokane on June 19, 1910. President Calvin Coolidge gave presence to the holiday in 1924, proclaiming the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Forty-eight years later in 1972, President Richard Nixon made Father’s Day a permanent national observance, held on the third Sunday of June. From 2,000 BC to the present day, Father’s Day is celebrated by children worldwide to honor their fathers. The offi cial fl ower of Father’s Day is the rose—red, if your father is living, and white, if your father is deceased. Source: http://www.theholidayspot.com/ fathersday/history.htm 20 The Meadoword • June 2009 Continued In Sarasota, there are more than 31,000 Senior Friendship Center this vital community resource will caregivers age 60 and older who care for “Tee it Up” benefits SFC Caregiver Resource Center continue. For more information, spouses, friends, or relatives. The Care- contact Paula Falk at 556-3270 or giver Resource Center, available at no The First Annual “Tee it Up” per hole will count. go to www.seniorfriendship.com. charge to all Sarasota County caregivers, for the CRC benefit, scheduled for Hole-in-One Prizes—provided by For more information about the at Senior Friendship Centers opened as a community resource in 2008. The Center June 13, will give area golfers a Suncoast Audi—include a two-year Senior Friendship Center, contact Peg provides educational programs, compas- chance to challenge their skills at The lease on an Audi A-4 convertible, Palmer at 941-556-3274 or ppalmer@ sionate support, and access to a wealth of Meadows Golf and Country Club as a Links Vacation at Atlantic City seniorfriendship.com information at a convenient “one-stop” well as support a good cause to help Trump/McCullough’s Emerald Island location. community caregivers cope with daily Resort, Taylormade Burner Driver and pressures of caring for loved ones. Burner Fairway Woods, Taylormade The entry fee, $150 per player, Tour Burner irons, and Smoke Rac also includes awards, a silent auction, Wedges. and luncheon. The day starts with Sponsors include Gold, WWSB a free golf clinic for participating ABC 7; Silver, SRQ Media Group; golfers at 7:30 am, followed by tee off and Bronze, Palmer Ranch Healthcare at 8:30 am. and Rehabilitation and Mederi The “Shamble” tournament uses a Caretenders. “Tee it Up” sponsors best-ball shotgun format. All players include Doctors Hospital, Heron tee off, select their best drives, then all House Assisted Living, and Right at four players drop their own balls from Home. the selected drive and play out the “Tee it Up for the CRC” will hole individually. The two best balls help provide funding to ensure The Meadoword • June 2009 21 Blood Drive—June 4 The need for blood never eases… By Art Traschel

The next blood drive is June 4. up, and the “Gift of Life” is the By that time, many of our regular greatest gift you can make to help donors are gone for the summer. those in need. With the loss of our snowbirds, The Blood Mobile will be in it makes it even more important the MCA parking lot on Thursday, for you to mark your calendar and June 4, from 7:30 am until 1:30 plan to donate. We need a good pm. effort by our year-round donors. Please plan to be there! The need for blood never eases Young Mr. Lincoln Join us on June 29, 7:00 pm By Rosemarie Valentin Library News Happy Father’s Day Have a great summer…and, happy reading! By Ginny Cardozo This 1939 Fox film, directed at the trial or addressing a cheering by John Ford, stars Henry Fonda, crowd of citizens. Our volunteers have been placed on the windowsill above. Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Bert Glennon’s beautiful black extra busy as many of our readers Unfortunately we do not accept Arleen Whelan, Richard Cromwell, and white photography and Alfred prepare to go on vacation. cassettes or videos. Ward Bond, Donald Meek, Francis Newman’s haunting theme help to Thanks to all who have been We wish everyone a great Ford, Eddie Quillan, and Pauline carry out John Ford’s idyllic vision returning or donating books for summer, and wherever you may Moore. The screenplay is written of a portion of American history. others to enjoy. Just a reminder— go, we hope you have a good book by Lamar Trotti. Off Screen: At first, Henry donations go in the basket so to read…. Henry Fonda portrays the Fonda turned down the role, that we can log them into our The Library Committee “Great Emancipator” as a young claiming that he was not ready collection. Returns should be Connie Logan, Chairman man. This well-rendered piece of for such a role. An encounter with Americana deals with the 16th John Ford convinced him to change President’s early years, from a his mind with Ford insisting that gangling Illinois backwoods man Fonda would be playing a young to a potentially great lawyer. Much lawyer from Springfield rather than of the movie is concerned with the “Great Emancipator.” Lincoln’s defense of two young brothers (Richard Cromwell and PLEASE NOTE—Monday Night Eddie Quillan) accused of murder. Movies will be dark beginning in Henry Fonda gives an exemplary July and will return in October. performance as Lincoln, whether Enjoy your summer! slyly revealing the true murderer “Caring for the Caregiver” Jewish Family & Children’s Services show caregivers how to care for themselves, too

If you are a caregiver, or know care giving as well as how to stay someone who is, “Caring for the healthy yourself. A question and Caregiver,” scheduled June 4 at answer period will follow. 10:30 am in the MCA Lakeside Another program in October Room, offers valuable information will address resources available to about available support systems caregivers or concerned friends and and coping skills. family and how to access programs JFCS Caregiver Support Group and services for anyone who needs Facilitator Susan Siegel, Ph.D., help. will share ideas and skills on Watch The Meadoword for dealing with stress associated with more information.

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VOLUNTEERS LOCAL EVENTS • Summer-Fall 2009 NEEDED

Allegro Music Academy panel discussion at the Asolo Repertory Environmental Education) Wherever a man turns he can Theatre. Souvenir, a new thriller by Stephen June 8-2, 9:00 am-3:30 pm—“Session 2: Fun find someone who needs him Fulfill your dreams and have fun Temperley. $50.00/person. Limited with Plants.” Create art with plants, play plant ~Albert Schweitzer with the GUITAR!—GUITAR PreSchool reservations. Call Judi Kerzner at 941-993- games, taste plants, and explore plants in the Music for kids ages 4-7 3266 or email [email protected]. For Gardens. Ages 6-11. Member $185.00; non- All Faiths GUITAR Group Lessons for kids ages 7-14 more information, contact Designing Women Member $200.00. Food Bank needs YOUR help! GUITAR Adult Group Lessons. In Spanish at 366-5293. June 15- 9, 9:00 am-3:30 pm—“Session 3: Need non-perishable items like peanut or English “2009 Summer to Fall Salon Series” GREEN Kids.” Learn new skills and knowledge butter, jelly, pasta, rice, and dry beans and Fridays—NEW DRUM Group Lessons for provides monthly lunch-time events that through fun activities, games, and projects. canned meats, fruits, nuts, and vegetables. No all ages and any level. feature diversity of ideas, thoughts and Ages 6-11. Member $185.00; non-member glass containers, please! Drop-off donations at Monday—Dance Group Lessons for any information with an outstanding array of $200.00. the MCA. ages and levels speakers and topics. June 22-26, 9:00 am-3:30 pm—“Session 4: Saturdays—Etiquette Classes for Designing Women For more information about the Summer Be a Botanist.” Explore plants from around Boutique Teenagers to Fall Salon Series, or to become involved the globe. Examine orchids, carnivorous June 1-30—Summer Music Camp begins. with the Salon Series, contact Joan at plants, and other really cool plants. Ages 6-11. Consignments needed—good vintage or Preschool, ages 4-7. String Ensemble, 941.924.4065 or at [email protected]. Member $185.00; non-member $200.00. contemporary clothing. ages 8-15. For more information call (941) Volunteer! Contact Pamela Day, 366-5293. June 25— Wendy Surkis, President of the June 29-July 3, 9:00 am-3:30 pm—“Session 358-8511. 5: Gardening for Kids.” Learn fun ways to Fun and easy. Meet new people, enjoy a 10% Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA) offers discount, and help a great cause! Crowley Museum and insight into the renovations of historic grow plants; container gardens, hydroponics, Nature Center Sarasota High School and its transformation hanging gardens, repotting, and more. Ages InStride Equine 8-11. Member $185.00; non-member $200.00. Located at 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota. into a major museum and learning center. Assisted Therapy in Nokomis For more information about lectures and Hours, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Thursday July 30—Inspirational Speaker and “Be workshops, visit their Website at InStride provides therapeutic riding to qualified through Sunday. Family admission reduced Happy Coach” Ida Rose Olson presents an www.selby. org or contact Donna Krabill at children and adults with disabilities. Volunteers to $10.00, every Sunday (up to 4 people). opportunity to learn how to “Let Your Light are needed in many areas, particularly Tuesday Shine.” 941.366.5731, extension 237. For reservations to any of the events or for am and pm, Wednesday am, Thursday am and August 27—Ringling Museum’s Ca d’Zan EVENTS more information, call 322-1000 or go to pm, and Saturday am. Sidewalk with clients on docent Piera Ricci presents a history of July 4, 6:00-10:00 pm—Celebrate the 4th of [email protected] or visit the Website Venetian masks and their relationship to horseback to ensure safety, lead therapy horse www.cmncfl.org. July at Selby Gardens. For more information, and help riders learn to control it on their own, Venice, Italy’s famed Carnevale festivals. contact: Dan Johnson, 941.366.5731, ext 230 June 6—Watch new blacksmith Travis assist therapists and instructors during program, September 24—Lifestyle journalist Marsha or email [email protected]. set up before and clean up after program, Meek at the Crowley Museum and Nature Fottler offers advice on how to downsize with Center demonstrate traditional art of Sahib Shriners or help with facility maintenance. For more style. information, call Cindy at the Nokomis office, blacksmithing (free with admission). His October 29—Show-biz marketing master First Sunday of every month—All-You- work is for sale in the gift shop. Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, eggs, sausage, 412-9333, or email at Bob Trisolini gives a personal overview of his [email protected]. June 6, 11:00 am—“Medicinal and Edible career in the performing arts. orange juice, and coffee. 600 N. Beneva Road, Plants.” Locate and identify over 50 types November 11—Interior design specialist 8:00 am-1:00 pm. $5.00 person; $2.00 ages Pines of Sarasota of local medicinal and edible plants; most 3-7, under 3 free. Public welcome! D’Neese Young advises on how to make Many opportunities, For more information, popular tour! Two hours. Adults $19.00; August 23, 3:30 to 5:00 pm—“Sunday your holidays “designer beautiful.” contact Susan Wenzel, 365-0250, ext.1940, or members $12.00 . Brought to you by Wildlife Funday” with chicken BBQ and all the fixins’. email [email protected]. Services of Florida. Reservations required. The Summer to Fall Salon Series concludes Entertainment by the “Duane D” from 4:00- June 11, 10:00 am—“Reptiles in your on December 9. 7:00 pm. Advance sales. $10.00 a person. Sarasota Memorial Hospital Backyard.” Get up close and personal Salon Series tickets, $14.00 a person, per Doors open at 3:00 pm. Public welcome! SMH has different volunteer opportunities: with local cold-blooded friends; interactive event, include a light luncheon, beverages, September 19, 6:30-9:30 pm—“1/2 Way to Auxiliary/Volunteer Services—Clerical. adventure tour. Child $10.00, adult $16; and a mini style show. You can purchase St. Patty’s Day Party” with corned beef and Day Treatment Center—Assist with errands. members—child $7.00, adult $9.00. tickets for these events and other DWB cabbage and the works, served at 6:00 pm. Early Birds—Escort patients; 5:00-8:00 am. Reservations required. events on site at the Designing Women Entertainment from 6:30-9:30 pm. Advance ECC Info Desk—Run errands, transport June 13, 10:00 am-1:00 pm—“Half Day Boutique, 1226 North Tamiami Trail, sales. Reserved seating. $14.00 a person. patients. Call for days and times. Survival School for Kids.” How to survive in Sarasota. Public welcome! Gift Cart—Push cart with items for sale. the wild; build a shelter, collect food, start a Profits from the Salon Series events benefit October 17, 6:-10:00 pm—“Oktoberfest” with Gift Shop—Assist customers, process phone fire without a match, basic survival skills. DWB’s grant program that supports the complete Gerrman dinner at 6:00 pm. Dancing orders, receive and check in merchandise. Meal and snack provided. Be ready to get arts, endowments, and human service to the “Northern Sounds Orchestra” from 7:00- Training provided. wet and dirty. Ages 5-12. Child $30.00, organizations in our community. Designing 10:00 pm. Advance sales. Reserved seating. Institute for Advanced Medicine—greet and accompanying adults free! Class size Women Boutique’s, a 501-c-3 charitable $18.00 a person. Public welcome! direct patients and visitors. limited. Reservations required. organization, mission is to grow funding for For more information about these events, Lifeline—Install emergency response systems June 19, 7:00 pm—“Nocturnal Walk.” Walk the arts and human services, which they contact Sahib Shriners, located at 600 N. in clients’ homes. Varied days and times; in the full moon’s light and see what goes accomplish through innovative marketing Beneva Road in Sarasota, 941-366-4449 or mileage reimbursed. “hoot” in the night. Two hours. Child $10.00; of unique couture apparel, fine home go to www.sahibshrine.com. Medical Staff Office—Clerical support. adult $16.00; members—child $7.00, adult furnishings, and estate liquidation—both DO YOU NEED SPEAKERS? Library Cart—Push patient library cart. $9.00. Reservations required. consignment and new merchandise. Over Patient Mail Room—Sort mail. June 21, 8:00 am-2:00 pm—Father’s Day; the last seven years, Designing Women Sahib’s “Speakers Bureau” provides qualified Perioperative Transport—Transport patients, FREE Admission for Dads! Boutique has provided more than $900,000 Shriners to speak at your club, association, or run errands, push stretchers. June 27, 10:00 am-11:30 am—”Guided in grants to arts, endowments and human gathering. If you would like to learn about the Waldemere Medical Plaza—Run errands, Boardwalk Tour.” One-mile nature walk service organizations in the community. The work of the Shriners, their hospitals, and the direct visitors, transport patients. through undisturbed native Florida. Tour boutique is successful through countless Sahib Shrine Center in Sarasota, contact Bob Wheelers and Dealers—Collect and distribute ends at two-story observation tower hours of local volunteers, donations, and Dell at 941-727-1493 or [email protected]. wheelchairs. overlooking the Tatum Sawgrass Marsh consignment merchandise. Women’s Resource Center of For more information, call Stacy Scott Berteau, and the Myakka River. Adult $9.00, ages Volunteer Services, 917-1010. 5-12 $5.00; members $2.00, under 5 free. Marie Selby Botanical Sarasota County Reservations required. Gardens June 6 – “Second Annual Sharon Monk Men’s Senior Friendship Centers June 27, 7:00 am-3:00 pm—“Survival Located 900 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, and Women’s Golf Invitational Scramble” at the For information about volunteer, opportunities School Ages 14 and Over.” How to survive FL 34236 Highlands course of The Meadows Country contact Caroline Allen at 556-3249 or email in the wild; build a shelter, collect food, start Club. 8:00 am registration, 8:30 am shotgun. [email protected]. KID’S SUMMER CAMP LOOKOUT More than $3,000.00 in Prizes plus Gift Bag a fire without a match, basic survival skills. (NEW topics!) Meal and snack provided. Be ready to get and 50/50/ drawing. $85.00 per person or Tarpon Point Nursing and Rehab wet and dirty. Eight hours. DISCOUNTED to June 1-5, 9:00 am-3:30 pm—”Session 1: $340.00 per foursome. For information about volunteer opportunities, $30.00 a person. Reservations required. Director’s Camp.” Director Donna Krabil. For information contact the Women’s Resource call 941-377-0022. Tarpon Point is located right Hands-on research and horticulture; work Center of Sarasota County at 941- 366-1700 or in The Meadows. Designing Women with poison dart frogs; great creative www.thewomensresourcecenter.org or register Boutique projects; special guests. Limit of 10 students, at www.teetime.eventbrite.com. iTN Sarasota June 6, Noon to 5:30 pm—”PlayDate” ages 8-12. Member $425.00; non-member Drive seniors and visually impaired adults. Call series luncheon buffet, performance, and $450 (proceeds benefit the Center for 941-364-7530 or email [email protected]. The Meadoword • June 2009 23 Biz Directory

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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 Friday before. SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES CAREGIVER/COMPANION: BARB’S CLEANING SERVICE: COMPUTER COACH: One QUALITY CLEANING BY Caring For All Ages, Honest, Dependable, on one training. Specialty - JEANNE: Local Resident, Transportation Services, Light Reasonable Rates seniors. Computer ordering and Reliable and Professional. Housekeeping & Laundry, 941-355-4574 set-up. Computer maintenance Excellent References. Call Grocery Shopping & Meal TINA’S CLEANING at your and internet security. 30 years Jeanne at 941-726-4740 Preparation, Experienced 8 yrs; service we do all the rest. experience. Please call Elinor NEED A BABYSITTER? 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Discover. 925-1999 your complete satisfaction is 941-350-1771 guaranteed. Joshua Hendon loved ones in my home. CAREGIVERS/COMPANIONS: 377-6098 Alternative to nursing home with CLASSIC CLEANING BY Established in The Meadows lots of TLC. Come have coffee Cocoa: Meadows resident, ACUPUNCTURE/MASSAGE since 1994. Complete care with me. Call Terri at Tender Care references, native Sarasotan. THERAPIST available for house from 4 hours thru 24/7. We Corner 941-926-8442 or 941- Please call Cocoa 377-2538 calls for Meadows residents. provide everything you need 320-7916 CNA Dr. Carla Polins, AP. Reg $120/ UNCLUTTER YOUR GUTTERS to “stay in your home”, safely, hr. SUMMER SPECIAL! $80/hr. CAREGIVER in your Keep your roof looking new. I happily and healthy. Call Kitt Call 941-586-5362 home to assist you in your can do that for you. I have a 377-4465 Licensed, Bonded “GOLDEN YEARS”. Honest, home in the Meadows too. Call and Insured. COMPANION/CAREGIVER: dependable and friendly Mike 377-2538 Local son of Meadows residents CUSTOM INTERIORS: mature person to run errands, with top communication skills PERRY’S HOME REPAIR AND Waterproofing & Exterior doctor’s appointments, light does private senior care REMODELING: Licensed/ Painting 7-10 year warranty. housekeeping. Excellent management, housekeeping, Insured; Dependable, On time We paint pool cages too! local references. Any days or gourmet meal prep, medical service. Quality Workmanship. References in The Meadows. hours. $12.00 per hour - 4 hour coordination, transportation Need it fixed? We can fix Kiefer Painting Co.. Frank minimum please. Call & more. Spotless personal & it. Carpentry: Drywall; Kiefer @ 302-0356 941-362-3226 driving record allows total trust. Installations: Shelves, Ceiling KIEFER PAINTING COMPANY: Patient, calm Call Dave at PRESSURE WASH Fans, etc: Handyman Work: We do large projects for Condo 378-3063 PRESSURE WASH Painting; Window/Door and Homeowner Associations. PRESSURE WASH Any size Repairs/Replacement. 20+ HOUSE CLEANING only in 7-10 year extended warranty. job. Roofs to the sidewalks. years experience. If there is The Meadows year round only. Waterproofing systems also Meadows Resident - Call Dan # something you need or want to Reasonable rates, excellent available. References on large 941-586-2024 have done around the house, projects! Frank @ 302-0356 or references. Leave message “DAN THE HANDYMAN” but don’t have the time or 922-9176 351-3527 Professional Painting Interior/ “know how” to do it yourself, GARDEN & COURTYARD PENNY FROM HEAVEN: The Exterior, ceramic tile and please give Perry’s Home LANDSCAPING: Time for a heavenly Penny will take you to electrical. Pressure washing Repair and Remodeling a call. landscape cleanup? Desire all your appointments, run your roofs, lanai’s and driveways. Free Estimates; Meadows a variety of pretty plants and errands, prepare your meals Mailbox repair and/or References; Call Jim Perry @ flowers? I have 12 years for one or many more. She is replacement. No job too small. 941-228-4084 experience working in The great spirit who loves earthlings I will beat any professional DANIEL LENZ LANDSCAPING: Meadows. VICTORIA’S especially seeing them cared for written estimate on any job. Specializing in landscape GARDEN LANDSCAPING as if by family. Hours flexible to Reasonable Rates - Meadows design, clean ups, hand 941-350-2566 meet your needs. References Resident. Call 941-586-2024 pruning, etc. 941-376-1920 upon request. Please call COMPLETE PLUMBING HANDYMAN: Painting and LILIANE’S CLEANING Penny in The Meadows SERVICES for Meadows Repairs. Honest and reliable. SERVICES: Reliable, 228-7172 residents: reasonable rates. Get it fixed today. Meadows Experienced, Move In/Out, Free estimates, no trip charge. BIZZI CLEANING SERVICES: References. Call David @ Weekly/Bi-Weekly, Good Call 941-321-3497 Affordable, Professional 266-8597 References, Deep Cleaning, & Reliable with Meadows EXPERIENCE AFFORDABLE One Time Service. References. Call Michael 941- HOUSECLEANING and POPCORN CEILING 941-923-1513 923-4030 for a free estimate. come home happy to a clean REMOVAL: Increase your house. Reliable, responsible, property value today. Call reasonable and reputable. Call David 941-266-8597 Carla 941-894-9262 JONES HANDYMAN Classified Ads for the PAINTING: Interior & Exterior. SERVICES HOME REPAIRS JUNE issue of Low Prices, local references; & REMODELING: Drywall, insured. Call Walter 524-4477 Painting, Tile Repair, Ceiling The Meadoword are due Fans, Minor Plumbing, Fencing, CNA: Will do all for you, you Power Washing & More. For All FRIDAY, JUNE 12 cannot do. Shopping, doctors, General Repairs Inside & Out! Please note, because the 13th of the month falls on meal preparation, etc. Please Licensed. 30 Years Experience. Sunday, classifieds are due the previous Friday call 957-0554 Meadows References Available. Bill 941-724-0952 For More Information, Call the MCA Office, 377-2300, CLEANING SERVICE: Routine maintenance & WANTED or email [email protected] specialized cleaning, fine detail. WANTED Ads cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. Submit copy References. 941-921-6334 WANTED TO RENT: Minimum with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. EXTRA CLEANING SERVICE 2BR/2BA, garage, lower level If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, ads are due the Friday before. to help organize your home. with TMCC membership, 203- Call 941-726-9080 372-8590, [email protected] 28 The Meadoword • June 2009 MTheeadoword Co m m u n i t y Ev e n t s —Al l Ev e n t s a r e a t t h e MCA

Assembly of Thanks for your participation Property Owners Coming Tuesdays in the 2008-2009 season! We look forward to bringing Wednesday, June 17, 2009 this Fall you another great lineup of All meetings start at 7:00 pm programs in October—watch Coffee 8:00 am • Program 8:30 am The Meadoword for details in the fall Guest Speaker Dr. Kumar Mahadevan President and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory They can t operate Learn about the wonderful programs and research of Mote Marine ’ Laboratory, including today’s man-induced ecological without you disturbances affecting marine life and our environment Suncoast Blood Bank Next Blood Drive… DELEGATES—PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND; SIGN-IN ON ARRIVAL Open to all Meadows residents. Plan to attend and stay afterwards for a brief meeting and cookies and coffee Thursday, June 4 • 7:30 am to 1:30 pm

Monday Night At The FREE June 29 Movies 7:00 pm Young Mr. Lincoln— In this 1939 film, Henry Fonda portrays the Lincoln as a young man in his early years as a lawyer. Much of the movie centers on his defense of two young brothers accused of murder.

PLEASE NOTE: The Monday Night Movies will be dark from July through September. We’ll be back in October. Have a great summer!

MAH JONGG, RESTRICTIONS, CRAFTS, 9:00 am BLOOD DRIVE, BRIDGE, 12:30 pm 9:30* am & 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 7:30 am -1:30 pm INVOLVEMENT, 10:30 am SAFETY, 2:00 pm MCA SEMINARS, BRIDGE, 12:30 pm “Caring for the Caregiver”, 10:30 am

MAH JONGG, EMERGENCY PREP, CRAFTS, 9:00 am BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BRIDGE, 12:30 pm 9:30* am & 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:00 pm BUDGET, 10:00 am ALZHEIMER’S Children’s Day SUPPORT GROUP, MAINTENANCE, 1:00 pm 2:30 pm

MAH JONGG, CRAFTS, 9:00 am BRIDGE, 12:30 pm 9:30* am & 12:30 pm BRIDGE, 12:30 pm Flag Day ASSEMBLY, 7:00 pm

MAH JONGG CRAFTS, 9:00 am BRIDGE, 12:30 pm 9:30* am & 12:30 pm

Summer Begins

MAH JONGG, 9:30* am & 12:30 pm MOVIES, 7:00 pm All meetings and events are held at the MCA Community JuneCenter, 2004 Longmeadow, unless otherwise noted. Daily notices are posted for room locations *9:30 Mah Jongg is open, Jo Wieczynski, 342-9778