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Meet the 2018 MCA Board of Directors

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Seated from left: Treasurer Jan Lazar, President Claire Coyle, Vice President Marilyn Maleckas and Secretary Malcolm Hay Standing from left: Fernando Viteri, Hal Poschmann, Dr. Bart Levenson, Bruce Ferretti and Bob Clark 2 The Meadoword • April 2018

MCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Notes From the Claire Coyle, President Marilyn Maleckas, Vice President Jan Lazar, Treasurer Malcolm Hay, Secretary President’s Desk Bob Clark Bruce Ferretti Claire Coyle—MCA President Hal Poschmann Dr. Bart Levenson new development is done in such a way folks offering help. Some of the offers Fernando Viteri Saluting Our that it enhances our community. MCA are from country club members. Others COMMITTEES Volunteers! Board members and the country club are from residents who don’t belong to Assembly of Property Owners teams are working side by side on plans the club. All share a common concern for Mike Mazur, Chair I want to thank each and every one of to cement our future. preserving our beautiful Meadows lifestyle. Malcolm Hay, Liaison you who have joined a committee, gotten It is heartening to see that as we If we continue to work together Communications Carlene Cobb, Chair involved in your association or in any way progress in our efforts, more and more focusing on the greater good for the entire Community Activities and joined the growing team of volunteers residents are stepping up to offer support. community we cannot fail. Involvement who are creating the new energy that has I get calls and notes all the time from The Renaissance is assured. Kathy Easley & Vicki Robley, Cochairs taken hold of The Meadows. Every time Marilyn Maleckas, Liaison I attend a meeting these days I meet new 2018 MCA Elected Officers and Board of Directors Finance and Budget people—folks who have lived here for a Jan Lazar, Chair while and just decided to get involved and Claire Coyle, President Fining Hearing Panel Marvin Glusman & Joy Howes, Cochairs newcomers looking forward to getting to Marilyn Maleckas, Vice President Long Range Planning know other residents. Jan Lazar, Treasurer Malcolm Hay, Chair WOW! What a Water and Malcolm Hay, Secretary Maintenance Wildlife Committee... Jo Evans, Chair Directors Bob Clark, Bruce Ferretti, Hal Poschmann, Liaison The number of new faces is amazing, Dr. Bart Levenson, Hal Poschmann and Fernando Viteri Personnel but even more amazing is the caliber of Bob Clark, Chair the volunteers. I attended the first meeting Vision—To be known as a well-maintained, welcoming, Standards Bob Clark, Chair of the Water and Wildlife Committee, and safe community with up-to-date housing, activities, and Best Kept I knew the chair was Dr. Bob Hueter (aka services designed to meet the needs of all residents Bud & Lesley Totten, Cochairs Shark Man) a marine biologist from Mote Mission—To preserve the property values, ambiance, Safety Marine Laboratory and Aquarium—but I and vitality of our community John Spillane, Chair was also totally blown away by the other Strategies—Formulate a plan to modernize housing Fernando Viteri, Liaison members of the team. As we went around stock Coordinate with the club on its redevelopment Emergency Preparedness the table sharing professional backgrounds John Spillane, Chair effort and explore opportunities to expand I was lost. I didn’t understand one thing activities offered by MCA after the first person said she was an The Meadoword environmental engineer. When she began Community News Source of The Meadows listing her areas of specialty, I knew I Initiated in 1983 didn’t deserve to be in this group. I felt the Publisher, MCA: Frances Rippcondi, same about every member of the team. MCA General Manager Communications Director: Carlene Cobb Communications Team Graphic Designer: Beth McCaa Proofers: Kathy Gibson, Sandy Truman I had a similar experience with the Distribution: MCA Communications team. I was introduced to a new member and she revealed that she MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 2004 Longmeadow had been a writer with The Washington Sarasota, Florida 34235 Post and the International Herald Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 Tribune. She’ll soon be writing for The [email protected] Meadoword. Stay tuned for new bylines. http://www.themeadowssarasota.org This willingness to get involved, this commitment to supporting our community, Submission Guidelines this new spirit, is what will guarantee the success of the Renaissance of The Letters to the Editor • Letters must be signed and include Meadows. It will take all of us working a return address. together to create the bright future we • Issues must be of interest to a large foresee. portion of The Meadows. • Obscene or derogatory remarks will not be published. The Meadows is fast • We reserve the right to edit letters in becoming an oasis the interest of space or to refuse publication. Many folks are drawn to the cultural Deadlines** for the MAY 2018 issue: Articles and Monthly Columns events, dining and excitement in the city We welcome submissions from our of Sarasota—but they are put off by all the Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Meadows residents for publication in building and development taking place in Managing Editor The Meadoword. Articles should be • New & revised display ads, THU, APR 5 of general interest to the community. the city’s core. We offer them beautiful, We copy edit all articles for accuracy, welcoming green space within minutes of • Camera-ready display ads, FRI, APR 6 content, style, and length and will not downtown. We are a gold mine. publish articles that contain offensive Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Managing Editor material or inaccurate information. Ar- To ensure that future, we need all • MCA columns, TUE, APR 10 ticles must be received by the posted our residents to get on board to support deadline for publication in the following • Association articles & columns, TUE, APR 10 month’s edition. our efforts to stabilize and revitalize the All submissions are published at the country club so that we can continue to Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk discretion of the Editor and the MCA. offer first class amenities to new residents. • Classifieds, FRI, APR 13 The Meadows lifestyle is what attracts new buyers, and allows The Meadows For more information, call 377-2300 Subscription Rates The subscription rate for The Meadoword to command a premium over other ** NOTE: Deadlines for camera-ready ads are on or about the 10th of the month prior to publica- reflects a cost due to recent increases in post- communities that lack major recreational tion. When the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the previous business day. New age, labor, and materials: advertiser ads and revised ads are due two days prior to camera-ready ads. Deadlines may be facilities and open spaces. USA...... $2.00 per month moved up as necessary to accommodate production and press requirements for Thanksgiving and Canada...... $3.50 per month The MCA must assure that our green Christmas holidays, the month of February, and extenuating circumstances. Europe...... $6.25 per month spaces will remain green and open and that The Meadoword • April 2018 3



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

Make it a habit to lock your bike. This would make it easier Let’s clear up some confusion the bad guy. They like to deliver good for the sheriff’s office to contact you in news too! Let’s hope it doesn’t happen your vehicles to the event your bike is ever stolen. Our Safety Patrol is often the first to you, but if it does, just make the protect your valuables 5) Ask your condo association on the scene of a reported crime or call! to help by improving security for the incident here in The Meadows. They Lost and Found During the month of February residents who store bicycles. assess the situation professionally 2018, there were 59 reported incidents, Just Lock It !! and determine if the sheriff’s office The Safety Patrol also recovers 15 less than in January. There was needs to be called. They will always and stores lost items they find while just one incident-free day. The Safety The Sarasota Sheriff’s Office advise the resident to call the sheriff’s on patrol on our streets and roadways. Patrol issued 195 citations for various has advised the Safety Committee office when necessary. But it is up They keep an itemized list of found violations such as illegally parked about groups of juveniles who target to the resident to make the call. items but it is difficult to get them back vehicles, garbage violations and open communities such as ours, specifically Some residents think that it’s the to the rightful owners without any ID garage doors. to rifle through the contents of responsibility of The Meadows Safety on the found property. If you have lost unlocked vehicles. An unlocked car While most of the incidents Patrol to notify the sheriff’s office something in The Meadows, don’t door is an open invitation for a thief reported in February were fairly on behalf of the resident if they are give up and just chalk it up as a loss. routine, four incidents were not The Safety Patrol may have found it or routine someone may have turned it in to their office. If you have lost something, give One incident was a bicycle theft. the Safety Patrol office a call at One resident reported that property was 809-0084. What once was lost just taken off a vehicle and two car break- might be found. ins were reported last month. Theft—Grand: On Monday, February 5, a resident of Bunker Oaks reported that sometime over that weekend, person(s) unknown removed his metallic gray hybrid bicycle from Sarasota County the community bike rack. The value of the bike was estimated at $500. Theft—Grand: On Tuesday, Call Center February 6, a resident of Woodland Grove reported that hubcaps and a fog Residents have easy light cap were taken from her vehicle. The value of the items taken was to take whatever he feels might be called to the resident’s home to report access with one estimated at $350. of some value. Often it is just small an incident. Please remember, it is number Burglary—Auto: On Monday, change, sunglasses, and insignificant the responsibility of the resident to February 12, a resident of Hadfield personal items we might not value notify the Sheriff’s Office to report Greene reported that sometime highly. any incident that may have happened overnight, person(s) unknown entered In the incidents noted, there was to them or their property. The Safety 861-5000 their unlocked vehicle and rummaged nothing actually taken in one break-in. Patrol will even dial the number for through the interior. In the other break-in, $10 in coins was you if you are unable to do so. Monday thru Friday, Burglary—Auto: On Monday, taken. We don’t have to be security Do not expect someone else to 8:00 am to 5:00 pm February 12, a resident of Hadfield experts to figure out how to prevent do this for you, and please don’t feel After hours and on Greene reported that sometime these types of crimes from occurring in embarrassed to make the call. You are not weekends—a voicemail overnight, person(s) unknown entered the first place. Just lock your car doors! being a burden when you call to report their unlocked vehicle and rummaged How hard is that? a crime. This is what the police officers system directs you to various numbers like roads, utilities, through the interior. Approximately Thieves might not bother to come and sheriff’s deputies do every day. When Sheriff’s Office, and so forth $10 in quarters was taken from the into The Meadows in the first place if they have all the information, it helps vehicle. we all remember to lock our car doors them do their job better. each night. Let’s Stop Bike Thefts Before Believe me, the sheriff’s office They Happen Always Call the Sarasota County prefers to make a call to a victim of a Sheriff’s Office past crime to tell them they recovered The Meadows is an attractive their stolen property or apprehended community, and thieves may feel The sheriff’s deputies always like they can target any attractive advise us to call them to report any Phone, Email & Text Alerts community and help themselves to suspected car or home break-ins. unsecured bikes. Let’s try to make They have a forensics unit that will • Water & Sewer Interruptions stealing harder for them by developing dust for fingerprints and check for • Missing Persons • Major Traffic Detours protective habits. DNA evidence. If they are willing to 1) Bring your bikes inside. go to such extremes to catch these • Weather Warnings issued by the 2) If bringing your bike inside perpetrators, we should at least National Weather Service is not possible, chain and lock it to a call them to report even the most Available free at www.scgov.net—click the secure point. If possible, cover your insignificant crime. CodeRED registration under Emergency bicycle. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Services and enter your first and last name, 3) Close your garage door when non-emergency number is 316-1201. physical address, and primary telephone you are not at home. Please keep it handy and call to numbers. 4) Call the Safety Patrol and ask report any incident, when it is not an For more info, call the Sarasota County Contact Center them to engrave a serial number on emergency. at 941-861-5000 ask about CodeRED registration. The Meadoword • April 2018 5 Schemes, Scams and Cons… And how they try to take your money! John Spillane—Safety Committee Chair

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BITE Out of Crime! 6 The Meadoword • April 2018 Assembly Spring 2018 Assembly Season Apr 18— Charlie Mericle, 18-year Meadows Resident Committee May 16—Claire Coyle, Meadows Community Association President Mike Mazur—Chair

The Assembly of As Assembly Committee Chair, I will present an overview of Zello, 2018 Deadlines for The Meadoword Property Owners the smartphone walkie-talkie app that eventually became the backbone March 2018 meeting New advertiser ads and changes to existing ads are due the 5th of the month. Camera- was chock-full of of communications efforts in The ready ads are due the 7th of the month. Contracts, renewals, and payments must be Meadows during the aftermath of received by the 7th of the month, PRIOR TO placement of ads. MCA columns are due the information on Hurricane Irma. 10th of the month. Articles and other submissions are due thed 7th of the month. Classified ads are due the 13th of the month. Deadlines that fall on a weekend or holiday are outdoor lighting trends Emergency supply kit products moved to the previous business day. Ad deadlines may be moved up to accommodate A representative from Environeers, for holidays, short months (like February), or extenuating circumstances that may impact Chris Wilson of Frontier Lighting a local hiking and camping supply production. This Schedule is subject to change. and David Schoenfeld of Florida shop, will show products that may be 2018 New Ads, Ad CR Ads, Contracts & MCA Columns Classifieds Issue Changes & Articles & Payments Lighting Maintenance provided a useful for your emergency supply kits. Builds Submissions thorough overview of trends and new Best Kept Spring Awards MAY Thu, Apr 5 Fri, Apr 6 Fri, Apr 6 Tue, Apr 10 Fri, Apr 13 products for outdoor settings. From JUN Fri, May 4 Mon, May 7 Mon, May 7 Thu, May 10 Fri, May 11 lighting for security and decorative The Best Kept Committee will JULY Tue, Jun 5 Thu, Jun 7 Thu, Jun 7 Fri, Jun 8 Wed, Jun 13 purposes to the latest in LED fixtures, present awards from the April AUG Thu, Jul 5 Fri, Jul 6 Fri, Jul 6 Tue, Jul 10 Fri, Jul 13 they covered vast territory and the judging. It’s always fun to commend SEP Fri, Aug 3 Tue, Aug 7 Tue, Aug 7 Fri, Aug 10 Mon, Aug 13 audience had some great questions. your neighbors on their good work. OCT Wed, Sep 5 Fri, Sep 7 Fri, Sep 7 Mon, Sep 10 Thu, Sep 13 Please join us at the next NOV Fri, Oct 5 Fri, Oct 5 Fri, Oct 5 Wed, Oct 10 Fri, Oct 12 Person-to-Person talks continue Assembly program. “Preparing for DEC* Fri, Nov 2 Mon, Nov 5 Mon, Nov 5 Thu, Nov 8 Mon, Nov 12 the Off-Season—the “On-Season” for This is your chance to ask for JAN* Mon, Dec 3 Wed, Dec 5 Wed, Dec 5 Fri, Dec 7 Tue, Dec 11 Emergency Preparedness” begins at advice, referrals or other resources *Dates have been moved up to accommodate for February, Thanksgiving, and Christmas 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 18. from other audience members about holidays as well as extenuating circumstances that may impact production Our main presenter talks about a project or issue. Come prepared seasonal property preparation with your questions; someone in the audience may have your answers. Charlie Mericle is an 18-year Meadows resident and active member Year in Review Assembly of Property Owners of the Emergency Preparedness MCA President Claire Coyle Committee, who also works with the presents the final program before Wednesday, April 18, 4:00 pm Emergency Operations Center for our summer hiatus, at 4:00 pm, May Sarasota County. Charlie will share 16. Her program will feature a look tips for residents on preparing their Charlie Mericle, Meadows Resident back on an unprecedented year in our homes and communities with a focus history, for sure, integrating a focus on Emergency Preparedness Committee Member on seasonal property preparation. The the future. Emergency Preparedness Committee Do you have ideas for upcoming Seasonal Property Preparation was surprised by some of the lack of 2018—2019 programs? Email me, preparation in The Meadows when at the MCA Community Center [email protected]. Our Hurricane Irma blew into town last DELEGATES—SIGN IN ON ARRIVAL Executive Committee members September. Charlie will also touch on Open to all Meadows residents welcome your ideas and input. those concerns. See you at 4:00 pm, April 18!

Numbers ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 AVIVA 377-0781 CTR PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS 360-9706 FULL SPECTRUM OPTICAL 343-7720 GOLDEN DAISY CAFE 371-3354 MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 THE MEADOWORD 377-2300 THE 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 SALON FRANCISCO in The 444-9616 SUNTRUST BANK 554-3901 TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 VIP TRAVEL Meadows377-0017 The Meadoword • April 2018 7 DRYER VENT What’s Happening? 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Month-to-Date 0.120 inches Year-to-Date 3.750 inches The Meadoword • April 2018 9 Standards Driveways, Windows and Doors Spring Awards Bob Clark—Chair Judging, April 2 thru 5 What to look for Criteria when updating your Architectural Review Overall Great • Colorful flowers & plants • New mulch Approved Applications Landscaping & Care • Green lawn property with an eye • Trimmed bushes & trees • No weeds or debris! on retaining its value 5244 Marsh Field Rd Overall Good Property • Signs 4580 Higland Oaks Cir Maintenance— Fresh & Clean! • Lights • Sidewalks One of the best ways to 3027 Rosemead • Driveways increase the curb appeal of 3121 Sandleheath & Improvements • Mailboxes 3101/3125/3131 Heatherwood Ln • Roofs your property is to update the • No disrepair! appearance with a new driveway 3300 Highlands Bridge Rd or new windows and doors. This 4759 Ringwood Meadow Chairman’s Choice can be a big investment, but it 5258 Villa Majorca Ct • NEW Paint Any New Improvements 4606 Arborfield Rd & Architectural Review • Pavers can increase the enjoyment of • Roofs your home while living there and 4825 Greywood Ln • Lights Plus Good Basic • Resealed Roads better retain its value when you 4345 Highland Oaks Cir Maintenance & Landscaping • Signs eventually decide it is time to put it 4371 Highland Oaks Cir • Mailboxes on the market. 4453 Highland Oaks Cir Driveways that are cracked 5296 Huntingwood Ct or broken can particularly detract Huntingwood Condo Assn from the beauty of your home. 5001 Marsh Field Rd While most concrete will eventually 3209 Sandleheath develop cracks, a proper installation 4900 Windsor Park can prolong the life and beauty of Villas Of Papillon Condo your driveway. 4873 Waterbridge Down One way to ensure a good Sandringham Place HOA result is to get a guarantee of the 4967 Taywater Dell How Best Kept judging is done... specification your contractor will 4950 Waterbridge Down use prior to signing a contract. The Chanteclaire Condo Assn Fifteen committee members search neighborhoods to nominate homes base should be on four to six inches Huntingwood Condo Assn and associations to be potential winners. Final judges decide finalists, of crushed gravel, the concrete 2403 Arborfield Sq based on above criteria. Come to the April 18 Assembly at 4:00 pm should be reinforced with four-inch Woodland Grove Condo Assn and meet the winners. Thank you for enhancing your homes and the mesh of half inch rods and there 4812 Greywood Ln beautiful Meadows community.—Cochairs Lesley and Walter Totten should be adequate control joints 3224 Ringwood Meadow to allow for expansion without 5286 Wedgewood Ln generating cracks. 4648 Glebe Farm Rd Another option that you might 4837 Waterbridge Down want to consider and price is the 3412 Highlands Bridge Rd use of pavers rather than cement 2996 Longleat Woods for your driveway. This can prove 3425 Hadfield Greene to cost a little more but it is a way 3412 Hadfield Greene to ensure that you will not have to 3419 Hadfield Greene deal with driveway cracks in the 4438 Highland Oaks Cir future. In the unlikely event that Hadfield Greene Condo Assn a problem does occur, it can be Heronmere Condo Assn resolved by the replacement of a Heronmere Condo Assn few pavers rather than the whole Villas At The Meadows driveway. Woodmans Chart 4533 Highland Oaks Cir Consider window and door 5150 Marsh Field Ln replacements that meet Woodland Grove Condo Assn or exceed hurricane 5244 Everwood Run protection code Many residents are considering replacing their windows and doors after last year’s big storm. If you Have You Lost are considering doing this, get a certificate from your contractor that Something? the products being installed meet or exceed Miami-Dade County It could be found! code for hurricane protection. A contractor may claim the windows Call G4S Security are “hurricane proof” but fall short of the real protection you need if (Meadows Safety Patrol) we ever get hit by a category-four hurricane. And as a final word, 809-0084 don’t forget about your garage with an accurate door. If the storm takes down your garage door, it has a clear path to description to see your interior and your roof. if they have A little planning can make for a safer future for you and your home. recovered it 10 The Meadoword • April 2018 MHOA Your voice in The Meadows Become a member of the Jan Lazar MHOA—it’s easy!

Any single-family homeowner who does not The MHOA Annual After the close of the meeting, everyone enjoyed another great already belong to another sub-HOA can join the Meeting and dinner dinner planned by Social Chair MHOA, which is separate from The Meadows was held at the Sandy Diaz. Our thanks to Sandy for all her great work on these Community Association, the master association Country Club on events. that all homeowners in The Meadows automatically February 27, 2018 MHOA Membership is the best investment belong to. The Meeting was called to If you would like to become a new member or order by President Tom Pound If you aren’t receiving at 6:00 pm. Elected to the board invitations to these fun, informative your membership has expired or will expire soon, are new members Jan Murray, dinner socials, your membership contact MHOA Membership Director Christine Paul Easley, Kent Simons, and in MHOA may have lapsed, or you re-elected were current Board may not yet be a member at all. If Deutsch for an application or renewal form. She will members Bill Wilson and Vic so, the $15 annual dues, or $45 for be happy to answer your questions and send you a Reiling. The president reported FOUR years, is the best investment that Vic indicated he will not be you can make in having fun, eating form. Email Christine at [email protected]. able to serve, so anyone interested well, and making sure your voice in being on the board was asked to is heard in community decision submit their name for consideration making. See the ad to the right Cost for membership: at the March 5 board meeting held and join the MHOA today! (You at MCA Community Center. even get a reduction in cost on the $15, one year dinners for being a member!) Changes in our future? $25, two years 2018 - 2019 Board Officers $35, three years There was extensive discussion elected at March 5 meeting about possible changes at the $55, five years country club and at the MCA. The regular board meeting President Tom Pound strongly was held March 5 at the MCA. The MHOA is YOUR voice in the community! encouraged everyone to urge other New officers were elected and single-family home owners to Michelle Johnston was appointed join MHOA so our voice on these by the board to fill a vacant Board issues will be as strong as possible. position. Officers for 2018—19 Tom also asked our resident are President Jan Lazar, Vice- Pat Noonan of Heronmere ll and golf expert, Bill Wilson, to explain President Sandy Diaz, Secretary London, Ontario made a some of the issues that affect golf Kent Simons and Treasurer Jan courses at The Meadows and Murray. elsewhere. He talked about why Over the coming months, we actions are needed, in addition to will continue to make our positions Hole In One just soliciting new golf members on proposed plans for the MCA at the Groves Course on Saturday if we want to maintain the green and The Meadows Country Club space ambience and lifestyle of known to the board. Our number February 24, 2018. The Meadows. one goal is to make sure our green space and property values Unanimous motion are protected. Please let a board 150 yards on #16 The meeting included a member know if you have any unanimous motion that President concern pertaining to single-family with #5 fairway wood. Pound and outgoing board member homeowners overall so we can be Sue Pound NOT be allowed to sure we are heard on the issues that move back to Michigan, which was affect us all. Witnessed by Harold Greenwood, vetoed by the president. They will Cathy Leeming and Caroline Noonan. be missed!

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The Weybridge Community Association held its annual First Who Watches Your Property Responders Appreciation Ceremony on Monday, February 19. This When You Are Away? event honors the men and women Consider someone who: of our uniformed services whose • Has a home watch business and carries liability insurance daily dedication and commitment to • Has numerous references of satisfied Meadows clients maintaining order and safety is the • Has repair capability and is on call 24/7 for emergencies bedrock of our democracy. • Provides written record of every aspect of your home’s checkup The ceremony was held on • Is a Meadows resident and property owner for over 10 years the Weybridge memorial lawn. of VFW Post 3233 and Post Call me to see why I say… The event’s Cochairman Dennis Auxiliary. “There is no traffic jam on the extra mile” Kosobucki commented that this Opening and closing prayers year’s Presidents’ Day event marks were offered by Chaplain Bob Hal Poschmann • 941.284.4315 the 73rd anniversary of the WWII Cockroft of VFW Post 3233. [email protected] Battle of Iwo Jima. Weybridge resident Carol “The flag pole, erected on O’Donovan sang The National February 20, 2012, has at its base Anthem and “God Bless America.” a monument with the inscription Weybridge Condominium ‘dedicated to the men and women Association President John of our uniformed services,’” Viviano led the Pledge of Dennis reminded people gathered Allegiance. on the lawn. “So, today as we The ceremony included laying celebrate Presidents’ Day, we also memorial wreaths honoring carry forward our annual tribute military, police and fire personnel. to our men and women of our Presenting the military wreath uniformed services, military, police was Al Gorham, a veteran of and fire, both living and deceased.” WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Al is This year’s principal guest a longtime member of VFW Post speaker was Col. Christina 3233. Col. Ben Kniesley, Liaison Bowman, Head of Sarasota Officer for the Sarasota County Military Academy. Col. Bowman Sheriff’s Office, presented the emphasized the school’s dedication police wreath. The wreath honoring to integrity, honor, self-discipline, fire personnel was presented by leadership and academic Jim Schaffer, Captain of VFW Post excellence. She noted that these 3233 Honor Guard. The solemn qualities in the school’s corps of playing of “Taps” accompanied the cadets leads to good choices made wreath-laying. later in pursuit of careers in law This marks the seventh year enforcement, firefighting and, that the Weybridge community of course, the military. Sarasota held its Presidents’ Day Ceremony. Military Academy students and The event is chaired by longtime faculty are frequent participants in Weybridge residents James the Weybridge ceremony. Gleason and Dennis Kosobucki. Invited guests also included Lorraine Gleason and Janice Doug Dewysocki representing Kosobucki served refreshments Congressman Vern Buchanan, following the ceremony, assisted Col. Ben Kniesley of the Sarasota by the Weybridge Board of Sheriff’s Office and representatives Directors and committee members. 12 The Meadoword • April 2018 CHARMING CHAMBERY VILLA Long Range Planning ON CHAMPAGNE 2 bedrooms • 2 Baths Committee 2 Car Garage Numerous Upgrades $299,000

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March 8 was a cool evening the annual meeting in March. for a Nothing Party at the pool. He has been treasurer the entire However, that didn’t deter the time, and for most of that time, he “cool” crowd at Hampstead Heath was also chair of the Roads and from coming out to give Jerry and Buildings Committee. He oversaw Carol Cain a festive send-off. the painting of our buildings in More than 30 neighbors, 2015 and kept close watch on the former residents and guests finances of our association. gathered to sample the bountiful “All of us owe Jerry a large smorgasbord of appetizers. debt of gratitude for the years of Good conversations and laughter work he put in handling our books filled the air.Cody Harrison so professionally and carefully,” led the group in a rousing “Hip- says Damien Jaques. “When Hip Hooray!” to celebrate the he led the Roads and Buildings Cains’ many years with us. They Committee, he put in the same sold their villa, and their winter amount of effort into that. When residence is now Leesburg—near I attended my first board meeting their daughter, Lisa Pugh, and four years ago and heard his her husband Dick. The Cains treasurer’s report, I knew we were will maintain their lake house in in good hands.” Wisconsin for the summer months. Betty Turner, who served with They bought their villa in Jerry on the board for five years, November 2003 and have been says, “He’s a joy to work with, active participants in the life of an easy going guy, very efficient. our community ever since. They Carol has joined in everything.” loved being here for the friendly As a side note, 13 women, residents they met and for the including Carol, enjoyed lunch view of the pond and water birds at First Watch in February, and they watched from their condo. we’ll have a closing pool cookout Attendance at local theaters in April before all the snowbirds and parties became part of their return home. lives here. Jerry enjoys golfing As a fitting farewell to this a couple of times a week, and vivacious couple, Jerry was Carol worships many Sundays at presented with a plaque for his The Meadows Chorus Northminster Presbyterian Church. service at the annual meeting “We have enjoyed it while Carol received a bouquet Join us for our immensely,” says Carol. “We’ve of flowers. We will miss them met the nicest people and have had but wish them well in their new so much fun here. location. We have been very Spring Concert Jerry has served on the condo fortunate to have them as our board since 2010 and retired after neighbors for so many years! Friday, April 6 • 7:30 pm at St. James United Methodist Church 2049 Honore Ave The Scene From Tickets $15.00, available through choir members and at the door Chatsworth Greene For more information, contact  941-724-9589 Wherever, Whenever, it’s always fun… Visit our website www.meadowschorus.org Bonnie Detwiler

Mary Kehoe is leaving us for the social activities with all his and moving to Chicago with friends here. her daughter Mary Beth. After Our neighborhood is changing residing here for 27 years, she’s and we’ll miss our friends and been a great friend of many and wish them the very best! will be missed. On February 20, a group of 40- Farewell to a great couple, plus met at The Meadows Village Walter and Therese Reichert, Pub for cocktails, dinner, and lots who are moving to Glen Ridge of chatter. We held our 27th Annual after spending 13 years in Chatsworth Greene Day on March their current condo. If you ask 18. As always, it was a fun-filled Therese she would tell you, “Stop day with golf and barbeque. collecting all those things!” They Our festive Street Party, are happy to begin a new chapter in featured Vic Pathe and friends, their life. who served as our grill masters for Last but certainly not least, the evening and a percussionist. our dear friend Tony Dammicci Keep checking our bulletin board is moving to Heatherwood Lane. for news about the scene from He’ll be close enough to return Chatsworth Greene. The Meadoword • April 2018 15

Matthew Solomon— Communications Specialist Celebrate Arbor Day • April 27

Classes Are FREE Aviva at Aviva — A Campus for Senior Life 1951 N. Honore Avenue | Sarasota, FL 34235 UNIVERSITY To RSVP Call: 941.757.8520 Caring for Email [email protected] Experience the Possibilities Your Mind, The History of Jews in Sarasota Together Join Kim Sheintal, President of the Jewish Genealogical Society and local Jewish Thursday, April 5th historian as we explore the history, culture and development of the Sarasota Jewish at 7:00 PM community. Using research and real life stories, Kim has been able to unravel the history of our own community. Copies of her book will be available! Free. Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 North Honore Ave, Sarasota 34235 Please call 941.757.8520 to reserve your spot They say it takes Cognitive Health- Lunch & Learn Big History- The Story of Everything Thursday, April 17th a village. At Aviva Wednesday, April 18th at 11:30 Have you ever wondered what part you play in everything?How a series of at 7:00 PM we believe that completely random events seemed to create you, to create us? Jeff Rodgers, Provost Join Dr. Grindal from Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial for a and COO of the South Florida Museum, sees history as one chain. Each link has caring for your delicious brain healthy lunch at Aviva’s main dining room. During lunch, created something unique from humans to plankton, to the very earth itself. mind, your body, participate in an engaging conversation involving strategies, healthy Experience a journey like nothing before as you hear the story of everything! Free. and your spirit tips, and the cutting edge research available on cognitive health. Have Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 North Honore Ave, Sarasota 34235 does not need to questions? Dr. Grindal will be doing a special attendee only Q&A after Please call 941.757.8520 to reserve your spot be a journey you his guided discussion. Limited space available! RSVP Required Changing the Game- The New Relationship Between Thursday, April 19th take on by yourself. Understanding Your Memory Clinic Israel and the United States at 7:00 PM In fact we want to Wednesday, May 9th at 3:30 For millennium, Jerusalem has been the center of global attention. Once it was help you fi nd the What is a memory clinic and how can they help you live a healthier the center of the Jewish world, then it was the center of the Arabic world, then best resources to life? That is the question surrounding this afternoon’s lecture and the Christian, and now all eyes turn to this ancient city again. But what does this new attention mean for Jerusalem and for Israel? Dr. Steven Derfler explores the support you every happy hour brought to you by Aviva, featuring members of the dramatic political climate that led to the United States’ recognition of a new Israeli day. We are so Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial. After enjoying a short capitol and the effects it will have on the people of Israel.Free excited to partner presentation, take time to explore the many programs and services Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 North Honore Ave, Sarasota 34235 with the Memory available to you through the Memory Disorder Clinic. A light happy Please call 941.757.8520 to reserve your spot Clinic at Sarasota hour will follow. RSVP Required Memorial Hospital Test Your Mind! to present a free 3 Wednesday, May 30th from 11:30 to 2:00 PM part series, Caring Ready to take the next step towards a healthier mind? Memory Disorder for Your Mind, Clinic at Sarasota Memorial will be oŠ ering free memory tests at Aviva. AvivaSeniorLife.org Together. These tests are the fi rst step in identifying problem areas and creating a Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care | Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation personalized cognitive health plan for you! RSVP Required Assisted Living Facility #8951 | Skilled Nursing Facility #130471046 Please call 941.757.8520 to reserve your spot Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N Honore Ave, Sarasota, 34235

Assisted Living Facility #8951 | Skilled Nursing Facility #130471046 Jewish Housing Council Foundation Honors Inspiring Local Citizens

The Jewish Housing Council Foundation hosted its sixth annual Eight Over 80 benefit honoring eight inspiring local citizens who have enriched the Sarasota-Manatee community and established a legacy of leadership. All honorees were nominated by local community members to recognize their outstanding contributions in making our area a better place to live. Among the 2018 Eight Over 80 Honorees is Carol M. Poteat-Buchanan, who, until recently, lived in The Meadows.

2018 Honorees LEFT TO RIGHT, SEATED—Eva Slane, Carol M. Poteat- Buchanan, Dottie Garner and Elsie Cohn. LEFT TO RIGHT, STANDING—Elaine Keating, David Bavar, Lou Levy, Marty Cohn and Jean Weiller 16 The Meadoword • April 2018

Greet Costant demonstrating silk scarf designing

Learning and creating—good for the brain Liz Barnett

At the Craft Group, we love learning how to do look. She decoupages others with designs ranging something new. Of course, we’ve read the research. from musical scores to Orioles logos to create Study after study shows that learning new skills, whimsical jewelry to complement casual wear. especially complex skills, exercises your brain in Crafts reinforce flexibility in thinking; by much the same way as physical activity exercises participating in crafts we build our creative skills. your muscles. We couldn’t agree more. “It keeps It opens our minds to look for new ways of doing your brain active, especially when you get older,” things and new ways to use familiar materials. says Linda Shaw. “It keeps my brain young,” It’s no wonder that we all clustered around an concludes Marge Erazmus. Dotty Barr agrees, “It ironing board as Greet Costant taught us a new keeps the grey matter moving.” Learning something process for designing silk scarves. The multi-step new might not be quite as good as an anti-aging pill, process transfers the colors and patterns from men’s but it’s clear that it can slow cognitive aging. That’s Metal washer jewelry by Sharon neckties onto silk scarves. An artist’s eye for color good news, but for many of us it’s sort of the icing on Godlewski and pattern, a careful hand to position and secure the cake; there are more reasons that we like learning the ties and patience to carry out the processing new things. steps for color transfer are needed. The result is a Joyce Gallegos likes proving that “ this old dog transformation from staid businessman’s attire into can learn new tricks.” As Leslie Prokop explains, scarves with geometric designs that look like modern ”When we learn something new, we feel that we have paintings and others with the softly blending colors accomplished something. In the craft group, there is of impressionists. a tangible final result—something you can see, feel By opening our minds to new possibilities, we and touch—something you did that others may like open ourselves to new experiences and enrich our or want to buy. Once you retire, there is no longer lives. “If I wasn’t interested in learning something an opportunity to do this unless you participate in new, I would never have found The Meadows Craft outside activities. Mastering a new skill makes us Group. I would never have learned how to make feel better about ourselves and more confident in paper beads and would never have progressed into our ability to tackle other new tasks.” Moreover, learning to bead weave,” says Peggy Stirling. With “it’s fun when you’re retired to have a chance to her new beading skills, Peggy created an intricate tree learn something new—especially in a low-pressure of life beaded design that is breathtaking. For Peggy, situation with nice people,” said Debbie Tasker. Tree of Life Jewelry by Peggy Stirling the rewards don’t end with learning something new. Even though we are retired, many of us like “I love sharing my beading skills with others and that learning to use our vocational skills in new ways. is why I teach it,” she says. “I am also using my other “ I always loved working with my hands,” says craft skills (3-D paper art) that I used to teach many Sharon Godlewski. “Dentistry filled that bill. Now years ago to bring something new to the craft group.” that I am retired, I am still using my hands in crafts, Whether learning or teaching, Peggy finds that “the enjoying myself and getting great satisfaction in rewards are bountiful.” learning something completely new.” Her latest We would all agree that the rewards of being in learning adventure was a great success as she learned the Craft Group are bountiful. The rewards are not to create jewelry from metal washers. Yes, those just for ourselves since all the crafts will be sold to metal washers you get at the hardware store can be benefit local charities. If you would like to share in transformed from mundane companions to bolts into those rewards, join us on Wednesdays from 9:00 to jewelry. Sharon uses a wire wrap and tiny beads to 11:00 am at the MCA Community Center. create earrings and necklaces with an industrial chic If you can glue, we want you! Silk Scarves by Greet Costant The Meadoword • April 2018 17 The Meadows Book Club Meadows April Volunteer of the Month April 11 Luncheon Meeting Geraldine “Jerry” Bernier Bob Barnett Creating more creativity with Memoirs Group On April 11, The present her or his recommendation, Vic Pathe Meadows Book Club after which those present will vote for their preferences. Bob and Liz Barnett members hold their Anyone who did not sign up annual luncheon for the luncheon reservation at the March 14 club meeting may meeting at 11:30 am call Caryl Magnus, Luncheon at The Meadows Coordinator, by April 9 at 378-5055 to arrange participation. Country Club Board The luncheon is a la carte, and Room guests who are not club members must pay by credit card. At that time those who have Until then, please keep on contributed recommendations for reading! the next year’s readings will orally

Photo credit: Carlene Cobb

So many wonderful feature in The Meadoword. Full-time Meadows residents people make and snowbirds come together at The Meadows what it is the Memoirs Group, bringing memories from far and wide on a People give generously of their variety of subjects. time to ensure that our community The membership of the group has a variety of interesting pursuits. changes a little each year but every This month, we pay tribute to one December, word comes from Bob of these dedicated individuals, Bob reminding Meadows writers that Barnett. Memoirs Group begins again in Bob and his wife Liz moved January. The agenda encourages to the Meadows in January 2008. reading and discussing newly “When I saw there was a Memoirs written memoirs. Bob and others Group, I joined immediately in the group offer comments and because I was writing a memoir,” guidance on what makes for an says Bob. “The Memoirs Group, interesting memoir. Writing skills founded by Phyllis Koppel, and techniques, like the voice offered encouragement and helpful and the tone of a good memoir, criticism as I read stories that are discussed and creativity is became part of the book.” encouraged. In 2010, Jesse Stuart Books Bob is also a volunteer on the published Bob Barnett’s memoir, MCA Communications Committee. Growing Up In The Last Small He is active in the Lyndhurst Court Town: A West Virginia Memoir, Community Association where now in its third printing. he coordinates its monthly out- In 2011, Phyllis resigned and to-dinner group. Every March, Bob became the group’s new Bob runs the Lyndhurst Court coordinator. He asked Mary Jo pool for “March Madness” NCAA Gord, The Meadoword editor, if the Basketball tournament. Memoirs Group could have space Bob and Liz bring the for a column. Bob selects a story dedication and the continuity of or two written by members of the purpose that makes the Memoirs group, then he edits and writes an Group function so well. As they do, introduction for those stories to they provide assistance to those of be published. This process, alone, us wishing to write more readable requires a significant commitment memoirs. We are most grateful to of time and thought. The Memoirs Bob and Liz for their contributions Group has become a popular to life in The Meadows.

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Our speaker will be Timothy C. Fabrizio,

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Timothy Fabrizio has 4:00 pm been researching and documenting the history In The Regency Room of recorded sound for the past 48 years.

Every day we enjoy recorded speech and music, but how did it originate?

Learn the fascinating true story at the presentation “Edison’s Speaking Phonograph: Mastery, Myth and Misses”, by Timothy C. Fabrizio.

Photo by Carlene Cobb

Kathy Gibson 18-month old rescue puppy. celebrated her 10-year When Kathy is not at work she enjoys traveling and going to the MCA anniversary on beach. As a diehard Tampa Bay March 24 Rays fan, she can often be found with her family at a game rooting Her tenure utilizes her on the Rays. broad range of expertise, skills While she values family time and talents. Kathy served as the most, it is obvious that Kathy our accountant until 2014. She enjoys her work at the MCA. Her is also our acting IT Director dedication and willingness to help and currently functions as staff and residents on a daily basis our Administrative Services is what makes Kathy so valuable Coordinator, assuming to The Meadows. Kathy probably responsibilities for a variety of knows the answer to just about any human resource duties. MCA question you might ask. On a personal note, Kathy is Please join The MCA, as we married to Steve and is the proud thank Kathy for her numerous mother of a 25-year-old daughter, contributions and outstanding Morgan. Kathy’s other “child” goes service! by the name of Rudy, an adorable

Celebrate Spring! The Meadoword • April 2018 19 News from The MEADOWS Meadows Country Club COMMUNITY RESIDENTS Apr/May Events Golf Call The Golf Pro Shop for Information 378-5153 OPEN HOUSE Apr 1—Guest Day Apr 4—Mulligans & Martinis, 3:30 pm Golf, 4:30 pm Cocktails SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH Apr 6—Mixed Pairs 9 & Dine, Golf 3:30 pm, Dinner 5:30 pm Apr 14—MGA Spring Classic, Golf 8:00 am, Lunch 12:00 pm Apr 17—LGA Closing, Golf 8:15 am, Lunch 12:30 pm Apr 21—Meadows Cup May 2—Mulligans & Martinis, 4:30 pm Golf, 5:30 pm Cocktails May 6—Guest Day Tennis Call The Tennis Pro Shop for Information 378-5265 Apr 3—Sun Coast Senior Awards and Luncheon Join us for a day to see what a membership at The Meadows Apr 4—Courts & Cocktails, Golf 3:30 pm, Cocktails 4:30 pm Join usCountry for a Club day can to offer see you what and youra membership family! at The Meadows Country Club can offer Apr 7—Guest Day Meadows Course Teeyou Times andand Tennis your Court Reservations family! FOR FREE on availability! Member's Brunch open to all residents for purchase from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Apr 7—Professional Staff Team Round Robin, 9:30 am Meadows Course Tee Times and Tennis Court Reservations 2:00pm - 6:00pm Enjoy a Cash Bar in the Regency Room accompanied Apr 20—Pro Doubles Exhibit, 6:00 pm by complimentaryFOR FREE chef selected on availability! appetizers and music. May 2—Courts & Cocktails, Golf 4:30 pm, Cocktails 5:30 pm Member’sThe Club will beBrunch giving out open one FREE to SUMMER all residents MEMBERSHIP for to an purchase attendee. Summer Membership sign-up will be available at the 15% resident discount. May 5—Guest Day from 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Call today for more information 941-371-6000 May 5—Member/Summer Member Round Robin, 9:30 am 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Enjoy a Cash Bar in the Regency Room accompanied by complimentary chef selected appetizers and music. May 26—Memorial Day/French Open Round Robin, 9:30 am The Club will be giving out one FREE SUMMER MEMBERSHIP Dining & Social Call for Reservations 378-2135 to an attendee. Apr 1—Easter Buffet, Regency Room, 11:00 am—4:00 pm Summer Membership sign-up will be available at the 15% resident discount. Apr 3—Book Club, Board Room, 11:00 am Apr 10—Speakers Bureau, Regency Room, 4:00 pm Call today for more information 941-371-6000 Apr 13—Monthly Member Social, FVL Patio, 5:00 pm Apr 14—Supper Club, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Apr 19—Wine & Dine, Regency Room, 6:00 pm Apr 26—Trivia Night, Regency Room, 6:00 pm May 1—Book Club, Board Room, 11:00 am May 10—Trivia Night, Regency Room, 6:00 pm May 11—Monthly Member Social, FVL Patio, 5:00 pm May 13—Mother’s Day Buffet, Regency Room 11:00 am—3:00 pm May 28—Memorial Day BBQ Fitness Activities Call for more details 371-6000 x 228 Water Aerobics—Mon’s & Wed’s, check with fitness for times (weather permitting) Balance classes—Tue’s, 9:30 am & Fri’s 12:30 pm, limited space, registration required. Contact Rebecca or Penelope at the fitness center for fees and availability Yoga—Beginner/Relaxed, Mon’s, 4:00 & “Mindful Movements,” 5:30 pm; $12-member fee & guest of a member, $17 cash, nonmember fee Slow Flow Yoga—Wed’s, 10:00 am, $12 member & guests, $17 cash, nonmember Sports Yoga—Tue’s, 4:30 pm & Thu’s, 9:30 am, $12 member & guests, $17 cash nonmember Stretch & Tone—Tue’s & Thu’s, 8:30 am, free with fitness privileges TPI Golf Fitness Classes Wed’s, 11:30 am, $20 members $25 non-members (if space is available) Tai Chi—Mon’s, 10:00 am; limited class size, contact Crystal for fees and to reserve your spot Activities in the Dickens Center Ladies Bridge—1st & 3rd Wed & 2nd & 4th Fri, 1:00 pm Men’s Bridge—Every Tue, 1:00 pm Mahjong—Every Fri, 9:30 am to noon Water colors (by appointment) Thu, 9:30; contact Carolyn 366-2866, $30 *ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT 941-371-6000. 20 The Meadoword • April 2018 Shared goals for new home in Hadfield Greene include views of lush green spaces and maintenance-free lifestyle New Meadows residents, SPOTLIGHT on The Mary and John Holloway decided to say “farewell” to their beautiful Meadows RENAISSANCE home in Sarasota’s Oak Ford and move into a villa where they could Marilyn Maleckas—MCA Vice President enjoy the same lush vegetation and all the tranquility that lush green space affords. Their shared goals were 1) to replicate the Hadfield Greene outdoor environment of Oak Ford, 2) to purchase in a maintenance- free association and 3) to locate Villa Renovation property whose architecture and Photo credits: Eric McGrath space lent itself to a complete remodel to reflect their personal taste and style. When they stepped into Hadfield Greene, they immediately loved the luxurious, wooded privacy of the space, nestled among mature plantings with a vantage point to enjoy fascinating wildlife. But they also wanted to decrease needed landscape maintenance and to increase the free time they have to enjoy their lifestyle. They were familiar with The Meadows since John’s dad, Jack Holloway, lived here for many years. John and Mary were pleasantly surprised when their desire to find a new home that fulfilled their three goals and all their wishes would come true so easily. John and Mary immediately identified the great possibilities of the three-bedroom Hadfield Greene villa with wrap around ABOVE—John Holloway’s woodworking skills were put to good use in achieving the elegant look of vegetation and privacy, recognizing hand-scraped bamboo flooring he installed in the front entrance, foyer and living room its potential with a total update to become the perfect villa for them. Fortunately, John is very BELOW—To continue the theme of this airy abode, the Holloways completely reconfigured kitchen, talented with immense expertise in with open shelving, new appliances and John’s hand-crafted wooden countertops the areas of plumbing, carpentry

and woodworking. He also has a great eye for detail. Mary complements John’s skill set with her expertise in painting, space planning, color selections and an equally sharp eye for detail. The scope of the project was to totally gut and remodel the villa, and the result is show-stopping. Just ask the many Meadows neighbors who have stopped and asked to see their remodeled villa. The Holloways changed every surface, removed the popcorn ceilings, moved doors, totally reconfigured the kitchen and baths, installed all new fixtures and appliances, replaced the fireplace mantle, and replaced screens on the lanai with the new “invisible” screens. The villa is now a perfect blend of modern and coastal contemporary with up-to-date farmhouse-style furnishings. Upon entering the villa, your The Meadoword • April 2018 21 eye is immediately drawn to the “wall of art” showcasing Mary’s beautiful paintings, which add warmth and texture to each space. Across from this gallery setting is their spacious kitchen where the Holloways removed two walls and opened the space into the dining and living room combination. All the top cabinets were replaced with open shelving, and bottom cabinet drawers complete the new look of ABOVE—Mary’s original paintings hung along the foyer wall reflect her warm, artistic vision the kitchen. John and Mary looked extensively at countless countertops. Not finding what they wanted, they set out to find just the right material that John could fabricate himself into a beautiful, durable wood countertop that mirrors the same color family as the hand-scraped bamboo flooring John installed. The kitchen opens to a private patio with outdoor grill and eating space that offers the ambience of dining in a private woodland retreat. The living and dining room previously had lots of wallpaper, heavy drapes and an outdated fireplace. Now, the fireplace is encased with sleek new contemporary paneling, fresh paint, new lighting and some new furnishings to enjoy the foliage visible from the lanai. John and Mary love to spend time outside in the fresh air, so they replaced the tired window and screen combinations that were originally ABOVE—The renovated fireplace and living room create a soothing and stylish blend of modern, installed in the lanai with new coastal contemporary and up-to-date farmhouse furnishings seamless screens. These barely visible screens are such a nice way to be surrounded by outdoor views inside the comfort of the screened lanai. The master suite’s renovation required moving the master bedroom’s entrance, enlarging the master bath and walk-in closet. Entrance to the spa-like master bath is gained through a stylish new sliding barn door. The entire bath was gutted and the final product achieved is nothing short of a luxurious spa. The centerpiece of the master bath is a state-of- the-art soaking tub with air jets, providing a regal and relaxing bath time designed to soothe the senses and calm busy nerves. When the inside renovation was completed, Mary and John targeted the outdoor patio and had Besterman Hardscapes return to remove the concrete and add brick pavers that match those that were installed in the driveways and walkways in Hadfield Greene. They removed the previous ABOVE—The master bedroom suite’s entrance was moved to increase space and the new “invisible” planting areas and put pavers wall- screens around the adjoining lanai provide a tranquil view of the surrounding wooded green space to-wall within the patio/courtyard, significantly expanding the usable success. They delight in telling As you look through the pictures home watch services for snowbirds outdoor space. stories of working together to of this villa renovation, you will heading north for a few months in When visiting with John and design the space, and how they appreciate the attention to details cooler climes. Mary, you can certainly see the shopped for precisely the exact and how they really did get it right! When you see John and pride of ownership along with an products and surfaces they desired. John and Mary love their Mary Holloway out and about in extremely humble view of their At the same time, they are modest environment and their new home in The Meadows, be sure to wish talents, tastes and the teamwork about the talent and expertise it Hadfield Greene. Following in his them a very happy 20th wedding that contributed to the project’s takes to get the renovation right. father’s footsteps, John provides anniversary. 22 The Meadoword • April 2018 Memoirs and Life Writing Group Describing significant events that happened in your life and hearing the same from others is what The Meadows Memoirs and Life Writing Group is about Bob Barnett—Memoirs Coordinator

chair. I do not want the food I eat I have often thought about after hearing John Lee’s story I April Fool for lunch on April first altered in spending the day at home, but worry that when I get to the office any strange way. I do not want the worried that someone would put I hate April Fool’s Day. I like they will be so distracted planning air let out of my car tires. Please a fake alligator in my swimming my life to run in a regular routine and executing April Fool jokes no joke telephone calls from the pool or a plastic lizard in my fashion. I do not want anyone to that they will operate on the wrong Internal Revenue Service or any bed, or maybe even a real lizard. hide my car keys and then put them hand or worse. other government agency. I do not What if I got sick on April first back where I left them with an even want to hear that I won the and needed a doctor. Doctors are April Fool’s note. I do not want to lottery. I do not play the lottery. supposed to be serious healers but sit on a rubber snake on my desk April Fool John Lee

“Holy Cow, Larry! Did you see Namoli expected us to buy season ruthless divorce that? Oh my God! Oh my God! A tickets which we did and were both attorney in hole in one! Oh….my God!” in attendance with our wives and the area. The woman caller leave My former partner, Larry children. It was my operating day was actually Cindy, Larry’s nurse a note on Larry’s desk Williams and Neal Sheaf, one of and as a result I came late, missing practitioner. She told Neal that to the effect that the owner was our close friends from church, were all the festivities and arriving in the her firm had been hired to defend so impressed with the public’s golfing at the Renaissance Vinoy third inning when I noted that the Larry in the divorce action sought response to the piece about the golf course in St. Petersburg when Blue Jays were obviously in control. by Dr. Sarah Williams in the doctors in the program that he now Neal hit his first hole in one. By the time the sixth inning Williams vs. Williams case. He wanted to include a photo of select As one can easily imagine, arrived, I received instructions to was told that his testimony would doctors. Of course, since Larry Neal began to share his news and take our two youngest boys, aged 4 be critical and the first attorney to had operated on the owner, Mr. excitement with everyone but Larry and 2, home and put them, to bed. corral him had a good chance to Namoli, he personally requested became nervous since he had not My daughter Jacquelyn, and Larry’s win the case. Larry’s inclusion and in addition received his spouse’s permission to younger daughter, Noelle, asked for Neal became distraught and was requesting that Larry wear play golf that Saturday afternoon in rides home as well. Each girl had shortly thereafter called Larry, scrubs. That day’s game was late March, 1998. no interest whatsoever in baseball apologizing loud and profusely, in another evening affair and fans “Whatever you do you must as their lives centered on ballet; yet, fact so loud that he almost missed would be streaming in from 4 not let Sarah know that I was during our ride home Noelle took hearing Larry when he called out, o’clock onward. there. She thinks I am on call and out a copy of the baseball program “April Fool.” For the next several hours operating. Understand?” and showed everybody Larry’s I was in the operating room at nothing happened and the office The smells of cooking sausages name under a listing of the doctors St. Anthony’s Hospital when Margi despaired. Then in midafternoon and meats, sauces, tomatoes, who worked with the Devil Rays. Rabidoux, our head nurse, called to I entered the locker room and saw and coffees combined and filled She obviously did not purchase tell me that I had to do something Larry trying on several different the air at Tropicana Field or the and read the program. No, this was about my partner, Dr. Williams. pairs of scrubs. He said nothing, “Trop” as it is called by most of something carefully pointed out to Not knowing what precipitated this but I called the office and said us in the Bay area. Vince Namoli, her by her father. demand, I asked for clarification he had taken the bait. They had the original owner of the Devil The following morning on and then became enlightened by also seen him trying on several Rays, was hosting a grand party April 1 Jean, the lady in our office the April Fool’s stories. I told lab coats until he had found the for the supporters of the team and who scheduled the operations Margi not to depend upon me in cleanest one. All our employees those who helped bring major to be performed and dealt with this matter, but I would think of had stayed for this and at 5 pm league baseball to the Tampa Bay the insurance companies and alternatives. I was between cases Larry ambled out of the office in area along with those who now Medicare, started her workday as and busy planning my approach to his lab coat and scrubs. He had serviced the team. Our office, usual at 5 a.m. She felt she could the next patient. been told to go to the Rotunda which furnished general surgery accomplish more chores without When I had finished that case, I which he did, followed by about and vascular surgery services distraction since she would be sat in the surgeons’ lounge and was ten of our office staff jammed into spearheaded by Dr. Larry Williams, alone in the office until about 8 free during a one-hour turnover on a VW Beetle. was represented at the party by o’clock when the remainder of the room in which I was operating. The office staff gleefully Larry and his wife, Sarah. the staff arrived. At 6:45, she I had a moment to reflect on this watched as Larry looked all With people mulling around received a call announcing that the situation and I recalled the ride around and seeing no other doctors Neal approached Larry and Sarah caller was an OSHA inspector and home with Larry’s daughter, went inside. Again, seeing no and asked Sarah if Larry had they would be making a surprise Noelle. Noelle would never read a physicians, he walked over to a told her of his hole in one. Sarah inspection of the office in fifteen to baseball program, in fact, I doubt if phone and started making several displayed shock and surprise while thirty minutes. she even knew what it was. Larry unsuccessful calls until he reached Larry’s face drained and became Jean freaked out and hurriedly indubitably pointed out his name Mike Reilly who asked what day distinctly white. Sarah said that she called the head nurse and the office to her in the program. His hubris it was and Larry said Wednesday. thought Larry had been operating business manager. People in all might possibly blind him. I thus Mike came back with, and appeared to become quite states of dress had begun streaming came up with a plan. “But what day?” chagrined with this turn of events. into the office when Larry called I called Margi back with a “Wednesday!” Larry slunk away with his tail on the doctors’ hot line and plan. In order for the plan to be “But, what is the date? between his legs. Of course, Neal announced “April Fool.” successful Mike Reilly had to be in “April 1……. Oh NO!” felt horrible. Later on, that same morning on it so I asked her to first get his Since that day I have always March 31 was opening day of Neal Sheaf received a telephone approval after presenting it. Mike attempted to be out of town or out major league baseball in Tampa-St. call from a woman who identified was the head doctor for the Devil of sight on April Fools’ day since Pete as the Devil Rays hosted the herself as a paralegal in the Rays and Larry might possibly call I am relatively certain Larry is Toronto Blue Jays at the Trop. Mr. employ of the most avaricious and him for confirmation. Margi would gunning for me. The Meadoword • April 2018 23 Why I Joined The Meadows Country Club Bob Clark

On February 1, I did • If you want to be part of the something that I had not done best solution to the problem—join before; I joined The Meadows the country club! Country Club. This choice was • If you are part of a group who partially the result of an exposure has said they would do anything to to the club’s financial position, preserve The Meadows and support which made me realize that our community—join the country the best and most economical club! solution to the club’s I became a social/ problem is increasing sport member, and for its membership. So, I those of us who don’t decided to become part play golf or tennis, of that solution. it is a very attractive If any of the option. At that level of following applies to you, membership, we have it might be in your own access to the dining best interest to consider a facilities, special events, membership in the club, the exercise facility and as well. pool. And, we can even play a round of golf or Join the Club! use the tennis courts for a modest • If you are one of those fee. Meadows residents who asked We can preserve green space if they could purchase the golf and the lifestyle we enjoy course land behind their house to prevent development on it—join If only 10 percent of the the country club! residents of The Meadows who are • If you would spend $1000 to not already members of the country prevent an estimated 20% drop in club would join, we could preserve the value of your property in The our community and our beautiful Meadows—join the country club! green space without the fear of • If you believe the loss of the development beyond the 180 units country club and its beautiful green that have already been approved. space would be detrimental to the So, if you are interested in quality of life in The Meadows— becoming part of the solution join the country club. for a modest investment in your • If you want to help control community and an uplift in the future of The Meadows, join your social lifestyle—join your the country club! neighbors. Join the country club! Nathan Benderson Park 2018 Events & Programming

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Apr—Community Easter Sunrise Service they need to go Apr 6 & 8—FIRA Rowing Regatta By Jean Rezabek—Chairperson, Library Committee Apr 14 & 15—FSRA Sculling Championships —GWN Dragon Boat Event Apr 21 Our library volunteers had a manner. So we ask for your help in —Sunshine State Games Apr 27 busy season restocking shelves and returning to us only the books that have —FSRA Sweep Championships Apr 28 - 29 processing lots of donated books. “Meadows Community Association Library patrons were generous with Library” stamped on them. PROGRAMS are ongoing at NATHAN BENDERSON PARK their donations, which included current Something new this year is a 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235 mysteries, novels and works of non- shelf that highlights books by Florida • Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)—Paddle Fitness classes fiction from popular writers. We also authors, researched and maintained • Rentals—Single and double sit-on-top kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and single sculls have quite a collection of puzzles by Lucille Pohl. Many thanks to her available by the hour available. We always seem to have a for this great, new resource. You’ll • Rowing—Learn to row! 101 and 201 courses as well as private lessons great selection that offers something be surprised to see so many popular • RC Sailboating—Sarasota Model Yacht Club meets at the North Lake on Tuesday, for everyone. mystery writers who live in Florida, at Thursday, and Saturday Sometimes books returned to us least part of the year. Be sure to come • Chi/Walking actually belong to either The Meadows in and check it out! Country Club Library or the Sarasota Volunteers work up to two hours, For more information about events, up-to-date program scheduling, County Public Library. Our MCA one day per week, and we often need and pricing information, visit www.NathanBendersonPark.org volunteers always return those to the summer substitute volunteers. If you proper places promptly. But, we cannot would like to volunteer for the library assure that such books will always get please call Jean Rezabek (mobile) VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! to their correct destination in a timely 630-292-9782. 24 The Meadoword • April 2018 Volunteers of the Month Recognized at the MCA Annual Meeting, Carlene Cobb—Communications Director

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Shark Lecture—Apr 4, 3:00 pm at the MCA with Bob Hueter at the MCA Community Center

Tour of Solomon’s Castle in Ona, FL, Apr 11, 10:30 am (leave the MCA at 2018 Program 9:15 am)—A fun look at an incredibly talented artist, designer, creator, and Meadows “U” Has Something for You! humorist. Leave The Meadows at 9:15 Meadows “U” programs are held at the MCA Community Center unless am; it’s a 60-minute drive. Arrive in Ona otherwise noted. Programs are open to all Meadows residents. at 10:30 am. Maps will be provided. Admission, $12.50, CASH ONLY. Shark Lecture with Tour of Solomon’s Restaurant with good food onsite, also Bob Hueter Castle cash only. RSVP at the MCA and sign waiver by April 6. On Wednesday, April 4, 3:00 On Wednesday, April 11, 10:30 pm, MCA Community Center, 2004 am, Meadows “U” heads out for a tour Longmeadow, the Meadows “U” group of Solomon’s Castle, 4533 Solomon gathers for a fascinating shark lecture. Road in Ona, Florida. Dr. Robert E. Hueter is a Senior Depart from the MCA at 9:15 am Scientist and Director of the Center for the 60-minute drive (participants for Shark Research at Mote Marine responsible for carpooling from MCA). Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota, RSVP in person and fill out a waiver at where he also occupies the Perry W. The Meadows Community Center by Gilbert Chair in Shark Research. To April 6. The cost is $12.50, payable at learn more, visit www.mote.org/staff/ the venue. For more information, visit member/robert-hueter. www.solomonscastle.com/TourInfo.aspx. 26 The Meadoword • April 2018 In Memoriam Frank Reuss, MCA President 1995 to 1998 Frank A. service as chairman and member please visit the website, Meadows Community Association Reuss, 91, of the Government Activities www.jewellrittman.com. Hall of Honor plaque in the MCA passed away Committee and served actively on Sources: The Indianapolis Star, Community Center. on January this committee as well as on many published January 21, 2018 and The 19, 2018, county committees and advisory surrounded by boards. Frank’s contributions were his family, at key in building and improving Four Seasons relationships between the MCA Retirement and Sarasota County. Center, Columbus, Indiana. He was Frank was a member of the J. Rocco’sFormerly From New YorkSalon born May 11, 1926, in Chicago, County Commission Development Illinois, the son of Frank E. and Committee where he was Want a new LOOK? We can make it happen ... Georgietta Sheridan Reuss. instrumental in the development A World War II Navy veteran, of the Cattlemen Road Complex in • Hair Care • Low-Lights • Brow & Lash Tinting Frank was deployed in both the Sarasota County. He was a member • Color • Manicure / Pedicure • Gift Certificates Available Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He of the Columbus Rotary and a • Highlights • Waxing attended Northwestern University parishioner of St. Bartholomew and had a successful business Catholic Church. career at Link-Belt Company, FMC A Mass of Christian Burial Call us today • 941-953-5299 Corporation and he was a principal was held at St. Bartholomew 935 N. Beneva Rd. (Sarasota Commons) 941-953-5299 in PT Components before he Catholic Church with Father Clem retired in Sarasota. Davis officiating on January 22, As his encore career, Frank 2018. Visitation was at the Four assumed many community Seasons Chapel, and the burial was leadership positions including at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, president of The Meadows Indianapolis. Memorials may be Community Association from made to the Indy Honor Flight, 1995 to 1998. He served on the P.O. Box 10, Plainfield, IN 46168. MCA Board of Directors from Frank is survived by his 1994 to 1999. Frank also served as children, James (Faye) Reuss of Assembly Committee Chair from Dublin, Ohio, Diane (Jim) Stafford 1992 to 1993, Vice Chair in 1991 of Hope, Indiana, Linda (Mark) and as treasurer for Sandleheath Pfleiger of Colchester, Illinois and Condominium Association from Karen (Bob) Rutigliano of Carmel, 1986 to 1989. Indiana; and several grandchildren Frank’s service on the MCA and great-grandchildren. He was Board was critical to the successful preceded in death by his parents; completion of the Stable Lane first wife, Shirley Mae Reuss; and purchase resulting in new homes. second wife, Phyllis Jean Reuss. He supported the establishment of Arrangements were provided the first Emergency Preparedness by the Jewell-Rittman Family Committee, Candidates Night and Funeral Home. To make a tribute renovating all Meadows entrances. to Frank, light a virtual candle He performed outstanding and send a message to the family, The Meadoword • April 2018 27 Embracing Our Differences 15th Annual Outdoor Art Exhibit Celebrates Diversity April 4 through May 31

Since 2004, Embracing Our the beauty of nature or to ignore Next Blood Drive Differences (EOD) has displayed or destroy it. I’d like this piece to April 12 • 7:00 am to 1:00 pm art and prose to promote diversity. inspire people to think more about One way it accomplishes this our beautiful earth, which can still is through its annual, juried be saved.” international outdoor art exhibition Elisa Uzcategui, an 8th-grade consisting of 45 billboard-sized student at Sarasota Military works of art, each accompanied by Academy Prep, received the Blood Platelet Drive… an inspirational quote. Best-in-Show Student award April 19 • 9:00 am–1:30 pm MCA Parking Lot This year, there were 8,325 for her work, “The New Rosie entries pouring in from 98 the Riveter.” “Rosie is a symbol countries. Students from 227 of American feminism,” says schools around the world submitted Uzcategui. “I wanted to show the artwork or quotes to the juried new Rosie in a different light, so I exhibit; 54 of this year’s winners made Rosie multiracial...My new were students, and 49 of those Rosie represents the strength of Have You Lost were from local schools. In honor many races.” Acupuncture of EOD’s 15th anniversary, 15 of 2018 QUOTE WINNER Something? the pieces on display represent a special collection of past artworks. Best-in-Show for inspirational Works quote was awarded to Hayley It could be found! 2018 ART WINNERS Peace, a 6th-grade student at Pine At Call G4S Security The Best-in-Show Adult View School in Osprey. Her quote The Meadows winner for art is “Choice” by is: “If your heart opens, doors (Meadows Safety Patrol) Larisa Okhotna from Svitlovodsk, will too.” Hayley’s teacher is Ukraine. Her dynamic work shows Fran Squires. Pine View School 809-0084 a tiny flower, struggling to survive will receive $1,000 for its art or Call Dr. Brenda with an accurate in arid earth. The artist says the creative writing department. work shows, “how people react Embracing Our Differences’ description to see differently to situations and to annual juried international art 941-955-1220 if they have the world. One person is trying to exhibit is at Sarasota’s Island www.doctorbrenda.com destroy the flower; the other trying Park, April 1- May 31. For more recovered it to nourish it. Every day, we have information, call 404-5710 or visit a choice to recognize and nurture www.embracingourdifferences.org. 28 The Meadoword • April 2018

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Thank you, camera buffs who Committee Chair Jim Rutushni shared your beautiful photos in the As always, The MCA Photo 2018 MCA Photo Show. The award Show was a fun event, with winners were selected by People’s plenty of Meadows residents Choice votes and announced at an participating. People browsed artists’ reception on March 13. the photo gallery, enjoyed The award winners are Steve refreshments and cast their votes Handley, Best of Show for Milky for their favorite photographs. Way Reflections, Acadia;Barbara On Sunday afternoon, guests Bates, First Place Black & White also enjoyed live music by Betty for Proud Pelican 2; James Young, Comora’s Happy Jazz Band. First Place Color for The Beauty We thank our MCA staff, of Feathers; Kathleen Harpt, Board of Directors and volunteer Second Place Black & White for Photo Committee, co-chaired by Solitude; Carlene Cobb, Second Jim and Agnes Rutushni. 2018 Place Color for Fisherman in the Photo Committee members are Light; Steve Gibson, Third Place Connie Frost, Kathleen Harpt, Black & White for Song of the Bev Kuzman, Bernie Meyer, South; and Len Vertuno, Third Julia Nichols and Jackie Watson. Place Color for Giverny: Autumn Thank you for coming. A good 2014. Winners pictured with MCA time was had by all! Vice President Marilyn Maleckas, President Claire Coyle and Photo Steve Handley, Best of Show for Milky Way Reflections, Acadia

James Young, (not present) First Place Color for Carlene Cobb, Second Place Color for Len Vertuno, Third Place Color for Giverny: Autumn 2014 The Beauty of Feathers Fisherman in the Light

Kathleen Harpt, Second Place Black & Barbara Bates, First Place Black & White for White for Solitude Steve Gibson, Third Place Black & White for Song Proud Pelican 2 of the South Photo credit: Cathy Comora

LEFT TO RIGHT— Julia Nichols, Kathleen Harpt, Bernie Meyer, Connie Frost, Jim Rutushni, Agnes Rutushni and Jackie Watson

Photo credits: Betty Comora’s Happy Jazz Band played music Carlene Cobb The Meadoword • April 2018 31 26th Annual MCA Celebration of Fine Arts An Exhibition and Sale by Meadows Artists, March 17 and 18

The Art of Living the Art enthusiasts attended the Curiel, Leslie Downing, William Arts Committee, MCA Board of MCA Celebration of Fine Arts Dooley, Pat Farrell, Melinda Directors and staff. And thank “Good Life” in show to browse and chat with Gordan, Claire Hamilton, you to volunteer greeters Agnes The Meadows artists and friends. Some people Jim Hunder, Charlotte Lee, Rutushni, Sher’re Shepard, Julia bought original art, making tough Ruth Leventhal, Gigi Marlin, Nichols, Jean Cochran, Joan includes Enjoying Art choices among so many stunning Bernadine Meyer, Marilyn Pabian and Sonja Sutcliffe. Shows and Friendships possibilities. Olsen, Judith Peters, Howard This art show was much more Artists who showed their Ribble, Linda Roggenburg, Enid than just another great day in with Talented Artists... amazing creations were Tess Romanek and Barbara Ruffalo. The Meadows! Aklonis, Marge Bennett, Estela Special thanks to the Fine Photos and story—Carlene Cobb

Barbara Ruffalo showed some of her impressive oil paintings Pat Farrell, Fine Arts Committee Chair, showed fanciful paintings, including six new works she finished just in time for the show

Ruth Leventhal demonstrated her techniques for painting a still life Howard Ribble showed some of the inventive “tick-tockery” he used to create a collection of handsome and innovative clocks

Tess Aklonis displayed gorgeous jewelry fit for the princess in your life Claire Hamilton showed some of her wondrous watercolors 32 The Meadoword • April 2018

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[email protected]. NEED HELP with cleaning, deep or rates. Meadows resident. Call or [email protected]. basic call Tania 941-256-5983 Call 941-737-0570. text. Julie 941-323-1009. VICTORIA’S GARDEN & COURTYARD LANDSCAPING: PAINTING: Interior and Exterior. HOME COMPANION: 18 years TOWNHOUSE-MEADOWS: Design, installation, and Low prices, local references; experience, meals, shopping, Springlake Condo Association. maintenance. Time for a garden insured. Call Walter 524-4477. transportation, doctor’s Three bedroom, 2 baths. Updated clean up? With 20 years of on-site PET CARE: Giving lots of love appointments, escort on walks, help kitchen and Master bath. $211,900. Meadows experience, I can offer and cuddles to your furry one with medication, loving companion Pictures upon request. Contact a conservative personal touch while you’re away. Daily visits and conversation. 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Worked 13 years for same Home equipped with all needs, throughout Meadows resident. Will make house FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR Health Agency, 10 years at the tiles. Owner interested to rent back calls. 941-379-6400. COMPUTER, IPAD, Kindle, or Sarasota Bay Club, and was a April, May, June for at least 3 years. TRANSPORTATION needs? Smartphone? Call Dave--The Docent at The Ringling Museum for Sales only from owner, no agent! Let Me Help! We have your Patient Trainer-- for in-home 10 years. Thorough and dependable. Us-$300k. Email: [email protected]. ride whenever and wherever help with any of your devices. Good-natured personality. Private you require. Shopping, errands, Training, troubleshooting, even help duty only. Kindly call Monica Mullen appointments, etc. Helping your shopping for the right product. Call at (941) 284 8583. ITEMS FOR SALE 941-404-5585 for help from The Meadows neighbors since 2009. ON-SITE MOBILE SCREENS. Patient Trainer. 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We work with a month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or loving, caring approach. Meadows UNCLUTTER YOUR GUTTERS: holiday, ads are due the previous business day. Deadlines are references. Call Gayle at 941-705- Keep your roof looking new. I can also moved up to accommodate for Thanksgiving and 4601/941-567-4909 or Connie at do that for you. I have a home in the Christmas holidays and the short month of February. 941-725-1509. Meadows too. Call Mike 377-2538. The Meadoword • April 2018 35 CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED

Classified ads for The Meadoword cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. Classified copy must be submitted with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, ads are due the the previous business day. Deadlines are also moved up to accommodate for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and February. SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES WANTED TO RENT PROFESSIONAL WINDOW DOG SITTING: In my home. Close- SEAMSTRESS: Experienced LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT CLEANING-15 flat windows by, reasonable. Call Sue to discuss seamstress, reasonably priced, IN MANHATTAN, NY available $59, 20 flat windows $79, 30 flat 217-6831. excellent work. Call Lois at 907-0177. from May 20 to 30, 2018, pet- windows $115. Extra 10% Senior friendly (medical certificate for GOLF CART MAINTENANCE: PROFESSIONAL DRIVING discount, free ceiling fans (3), vanity my emotional support female Battery replacement, tire placement SERVICES: Meadows resident mirrors (2). Price includes cleaning Yorkshire), in exchange for a 10 (new, used), lubrication of all offers a safe, courteous and windows inside and outside, day period anytime between April moving parts, etc. We also buy/ comfortable ride in a clean car, screens, tracks. Call 941-544-0552. 1 and December 31, 2018 in my 2 sell golf carts. Dan The Handyman special rates to Tampa airport or DOES YOUR PET NEED CARE (941) 993-2139. bedroom/ 2 bathroom apartment other Florida destinations. Very when you’re not there? I provide overlooking one of the 3 golf “DAN THE HANDYMAN” Reliable. Call Jack 617-990-2765. loving, reliable expert care. Lots Professional painting interior/ courses in the Meadows (pictures of TLC. Animal lover/former pet exterior, ceramic tile and electrical. ERRANDS ON THE RUN: on www.floridarentals.com/264). owner. Short/long term. Your home/ Pressure washing roofs, lanais appointments, shopping, etc. Please contact me at mine. Long time Meadows resident. and driveways. Mailbox repair and/ Excellent references. 360-0729 [email protected]. Experienced. Reasonable rates. or replacement. No job too small. References. Call Kate 371-6862. APRIL FRESH CLEANING AND LOOKING TO RENT A HOME I will beat any professional written HOME STAGING. “Professional January through March, 2019. 2 ARNIE’S SCREENING SERVICE: estimate on any job. Meadows Cleaning with a Personal Touch.” bedrooms, 2 baths. Call Judy at Rescreening all types of Resident. Call 941-993-2139 Providing high quality services that 248 - 9 09 -2107. enclosures. Pool cages, patios, SRQ HOME IMPROVEMENT will leave your home sparkling and lanais, windows and doors. Using LOOKING FOR AN UPDATED quality home repair and inviting! Flexible scheduling with only quality materials. No job too SEASONAL rental in The Meadows. improvement, carpentry, remodeling, availability for regular cleanings large or small. For free estimate call January thru March 2019. 860-305- plumbing, electrical, painting, siding, 941-993-4023. (weekly/biweekly) or pre-house sale 1585 or 860-677-6233. general repairs, much more. Free cleaning with home staging. Call ARNIE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE: estimate 941-896-0850. April to arrange your free estimate. WANTED: A furnished 1 or 2 bed Certified Home Inspector, all PRESSURE WASH PRESSURE 941-416-5495. to rent for 6 months next winter, phases of home repairs, wholesale November 2018 to April 2019. WASH PRESSURE WASH Any REM MARBLE AND TILE LLC is distributor of walk-in bathtubs, and size job. Roofs to the sidewalks. Single clean, reliable senior, don’t a professional, detail oriented and no job too small. Call me first 941- Meadows resident - call Dan the drink or party. Email: reliable tiling company offering 993-4023, licensed and insured. Handyman 941-993-2139 [email protected] installation of ceramic, porcelain, BRIDGEWATER SERVICES for MEADOWS RESIDENT: Provides RETIRED, PROFESSIONAL yard maintenance, weeding, palm marble, granite, slate and glass tile. condo cleaning, rental cleaning Thinking of updating your shower COUPLE looking to rent a 3 meadow trimming and all aspects bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in The package. House watching, or bathtub area, floor, backsplash? of keeping your yard in shape! Plus Meadow for February, March, April windows, special pricing. Great Call us for a free estimate at 941- any other odd jobs around your references. 24 years’ experience. 2019. No pets, non-smokers. Call property. Call Oliver, Meadows 202-4122 and ask for Rafal. We are Call Karen 941-713-2269. (807) 620-7548 or email Resident at (941) 809-6965. Insured and Licensed. DONNA’S HOUSECLEANING: [email protected]. INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMIZED JONES HANDYMAN SERVICES Cooking, shampooing and outer HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING: areas. Call 941-928-1889. CARE: Customized Care Plans for Drywall, painting, tile, screening, Non-Medical and Medical needs. CONGREGATIONS PAINTER/CLASSIC HANDYMAN: ceiling fans, minor plumbing, Professional assisting with Doctors NORTHMINSTER fencing, power washing & more. Specializing in all phases of interior/ visits, errands, transportation, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, For all general repairs inside & out! exterior painting for your home. homemaking, meal preparation Handyman for all those “little jobs”. 3131 61st St. at Lockwood Ridge Licensed. 30 Years’ experience. with special dietary needs, medical Insured, living in The Meadows. Rd. Sunday worship 10:30, Meadows references available. Bill supervision. Medical Staffing is 941-724-0952. Call Phil 941-400-1071. Sunday Bible Study at 9:00 in Available 24/7. To ask about a the Fellowship Hall. Weekday PROFESSIONAL DRIVING GARDENS BY ALLISON: Licensed CUSTOMIZED CARE PLAN for Bible Study Tuesdays 10 & 4, and & Insured, SEASONAL, YEAR SERVICES: 35yr Meadows your love one Call 377-4465 or Thursdays 10.For more information: ROUND GARDEN BED AND resident offer safe courteous and visit our mobile on-line website npcsarasota.com or call comfortable ride to all airports and LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE, @ EldercareSarasota.com. Lisc. PALMS, OAK TREES, STORM 941-355-4729. other destinations. Very reliable. #30211372, Bonded and Insured. Call Kent 920-585-6524. CLEAN-UP AND MAKEOVERS! CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION REFRESH YOUR BEDS! NOW IS OHIO OWNER OPERATOR A Welcoming Catholic Community. CAREGIVER/COMPANION/ THE TIME! Do you need an extra PAINTING CONTRACTOR w/35 PET SITTING available anytime, Join us at the table of the Lord: set of hands? Let us help with years’ experience. Full time resident honest, dependable, many years of Saturday Vigils: 4:30 & 7:00pm your garden beds and landscaping and owner in The Meadows. I pay experience, Sarasota resident for Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00am needs; Mowing and Lawn Care, attention to detail, start to finish. & 6:00pm Our parish offers 25 years plus. Amish background. Plants and Flowers, Annuals, References available, have resume. Interior and Exterior painting. opportunities for faith enrichment, Perennials, Palms, and Oak Trees, Popcorn ceiling and wallpaper Bible study, and prayer. We also Have own transportation. I also do Planting, Pruning, Trimming, removal. Drywall repairs. No have lively social activities such pet sitting in your home. Call Ruth Mulching, Clean-Up, Courtyards, unexpected costs. Insured and as bingo, trivia, and pancake 941-893-9876 for more details and Patios, Lanai, Pots? No job is Licensed. Michael at 330-827-1636. to set up a schedule. too small! Combine services and breakfasts. 2929 Bee Ridge Rd. SEAMSTRESS: Home Décor save $$. Call/text: 941-400-0431 COMPUTER/MAC REPAIRS near Tuttle Ave. Items: Pillows, cornices, repairs, or email: [email protected], AND COACHING: Smart phones, SAINT JAMES UMC 2049 N. cushions & hems too. Call Sue to website: www.gardensbyallison.com. tablets, new setups, technology Honore Sarasota. Worship 10:00 discuss 217-6831. CLASSIC CLEANING BY COCOA: consultations, virus removal. Speed am on Sunday. Worship 6:30 pm TILE-TILE-TILE: Professional ceramic Meadows resident, 30 years’ up slow computers, specializing in on Wednesday. Small Groups & porcelain tile installation and sales. experience, bonded & licensed, seniors and beginners on/off site. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. Free estimates, many Meadows references. Please call Cocoa pegatronics.com. Peg www.saintjamesumc.org for more references. Call Neil 726-3077. 377-2538. 941-735-3362. information. 36 The The Meadoword • April 2018

MeCommunityad Events—All Eventso are atw the MCA ord Community Events—All Events are at the MCA Community Center unless noted otherwise Assembly of Property Owners The eadows April 18, 4:00 pm M Preparing for the Off-Season— Book Club The On-Season for Emergency Preparedness 2018 Spring Season (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) presented by Charlie Mericle Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 [email protected] Meadows Resident Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] at the MCA Community Center Apr 11 Luncheon & New Book Selections, 11:30 a.m. Meet at MeadowsAd Country 5x1.5Club Board Room DELEGATES—SIGN IN ON ARRIVAL May 9 1984 by George Orwell...... by Karen Rush (Optional Supplemental Reading: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Open to all Meadows residents and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood)

Shark Solomon’s Lecture Castle with Tour Bob Hueter Wed, April 11, 10:30 a.m. Wed, April 4, 3:00 p.m. 4533 Solomon Road MCA Community Center Ona, FL 33865 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota Depart from MCA at 9:15 a.m.

MAH JONGG 9:00 am LONG RANGE 10:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm MEMOIRS 10:00 am FINANCE 10:00 am STANDARDS 3:00 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm SAFETY 2:00 pm MEADOWS “U” 3:00 pm Bob Hueter EASTER shark lecture CRAFTS 9:00 am

MAH JONGG 9:00 am EMERGENCY PREP MAINTENANCE 2:30 pm BLOOD DRIVE BRIDGE 12:30 pm 1:30 pm BOOK CLUB 7:00 am – 1:00 pm LUNCHEON APRIL SPEAKERS BOARD MEETING 11:30 am, TMCC BUREAU 1:00 pm 4:00 pm, TMCC MEADOWS “U” 3:00 pm Solomon’s Castle

MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD PLATELET BRIDGE 12:30 pm DRIVE 9:00 am – 1:30 pm MEMOIRS 10:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm

ASSEMBLY 4:00 pm TAXES DUE

BRIDGE 12:30 pm MAH JONGG 9:00 am CRAFTS 9:00 am

EARTH ARBOR DAY DAY

MAH JONGG 9:00 am FINANCE 10:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm May BRIDGE 12:30 pm

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