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Ginny Coveney, President Bob Friedlander, Vice President President’s Desk Dr. Bill Grubb, Treasurer By Ginny Coveney—MCA President Bill Hoegel, Secretary Joy Howes Jo Evans Many of you have commented on (MHOA) has five delegates, each with one mobile in the parking lot! John Spillane what a big job it is being president. I can vote. Out-parcels—such as The Meadows There is a great need for donors to Dr. Harry Shannon tell you that it is made much easier and Country Club, The Meadows Shopping donate blood for newborn babies, cancer Marvin Glusman less time consuming by the wonderful Village, Tarpon Point, and Kobernick- patients, and surgical or accident patients staff we have that does the work. The Anchin—each have one delegate. who require blood replacement. COMMITTEES board just oversees that work. Delegates are appointed by the Because of illness, deaths, and Assembly of Property Owners And, because everything runs so individual association presidents to attend relocations, many of our dedicated donors Claire Coyle, Chairperson smoothly, residents often become involved the monthly meetings to report back to from the past are no longer available. We Marvin Glusman, Liaison in their own lives and do not seem to the associations any business and to allow need new donors to replace them. Without Budget and Finance participate in the many varied activities business to be conducted. Being a delegate these donors and their generous gift of Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairperson that we have in The Meadows. It’s my is a responsibility and a chance to be blood, the supply might not be there if you Bob Friedlander, Liaison hope that the following material about involved in The Meadows community. or I should ever need it. Community Activities some of the things happening in our Assembly must have a quorum If you have questions or would like Ginny Coveney, Chairperson community will stimulate you to take an of delegates to approve minutes from to become a blood and/or platelet donor, Emergency Preparedness active interest in what The Meadows has the previous meeting and carry on new please call Pam Campbell at 371-3960. Dr. Harry Shannon, Chairperson to offer. We are fortunate to be living in business. If an association’s delegate This is YOUR chance to give back to the Dr. Bill Grubb, Liaison this wonderful place. Remember, this is cannot attend, the association’s president community that we all love. Maintenance YOUR community! may appoint an alternate for that night. At Bob Friedlander, Co-chairperson the beginning of each meeting, delegates It’s all in the name… Jo Evans, Co-chairperson Koffee Klatsch days sign in and collect their name tags. Several times a year, the Assembly In this month’s issue, a new column Memorial Garden and times change John Spillane, Chairperson presents special items to be voted on and written by MCA Board member Marvin Koffee Klatsch, which runs from provided information pertaining to the Glusman talks about the history behind Restrictions October to March, is one such example. community—for example, the budget. the names given to neighborhood Bill Hoegel, Chairperson To try and increase attendance, starting in At each meeting, MCA Manager Len associations in The Meadows—maybe Joy Howes, Liaison November, the date has been changed to Smally discusses any new informational your association will be featured. Safety the second Monday of the month. Doors items and local area speakers present a The developer of The Meadows, John Spillane, Chairperson open at 8:30 am—rather than 8:00 am as one-half hour program of interest to the Taylor Woodrow, was from England, so all Joy Howes, Liaison they did in the past—and the speaker will community. the names given to associations and streets Subscription Rates begin at 9:00 am. We will serve coffee, Assembly meetings are open to are either of English or Scottish origin. The subscription rate for The Meadoword re- donuts, and bagels with cream cheese. ALL Meadows residents. Following the My friend, Judy Bauer, suggested that I flects a cost due to recent increases in postage, Our speakers, who come from the meeting, cookies and coffee are served. include this in my column. When Marvin labor, and materials: USA...... $2.00 per month Sarasota-Manatee area, will present Glusman offered to do the research—I Canada...... $2.50 per month different topics that affect our daily lives. Blood donors needed offered the job to him. Look for more to Foreign...... $5.00 per month But, I have to say, it is embarrassing to to replenish supply come about Meadows naming conventions have speakers give up their time, only to in future issues. Submission Guidelines find that no one is present to hear them. The Meadows Blood Drives, under Letters to the Editor We’ve lined up an impressive list of the organization skills of Pam Campbell, Credit where credit is due • Letters must be signed and include speakers, so please note the dates on your are another area that needs your help. a return address. calendar. Our blood platelet drive on the third I also received a comment from a • Issues must be of interest to a large November 12—Sgt. Neil Scully from Thursday each month from 9:00 am resident, who was admiring the plantings portion of The Meadows. to 1:30 pm, is the number one platelet on Richwood Link by Ringwood Meadow, • Obscene or derogatory remarks will the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office will not be published. talk on home security, identity theft, and drive in Sarasota County in the Suncoast that TruScapes does a great job. • We reserve the right to edit letters in scams. territory. Donating platelets takes about TruScapes does do a good job of the interest of space or to refuse January 7, 2013—Larry Alexander one and one-half hours as platelets are maintaining the common areas. The publication. of Sarasota Solid Waste will speak about” removed from your blood and your blood plantings, however, at the main entrance, Articles and Monthly Columns Recycling—What do you put where?” is returned to you. Because only the north, and south entrances on Honore, We welcome submissions from our and “What are and how do you dispose of platelets are collected, you also can donate Highlands Bridge Road entrance, Hadfield Meadows residents for publication in hazardous materials?” as well as garbage in the regular blood drive, held every other and Highland Oaks Drive, Richwood The Meadoword. Articles should be of general interest to the community. and yard waste. month on the first or second Thursday Link, and a new one—Pinebrook Hollow We copy edit all articles for accuracy, February 11, 2013—Our own MCA from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. and Ringwood—are attributed to the content, and length and will not publish Manager Len Smally will discuss The Both drives take place at the MCA wonderful jobs done by the cochairpersons articles that contain offensive material Meadows street paving and what we can Community Center. You can’t miss the of the Maintenance Committee, Bob or inaccurate information. Articles must be received by the posted expect on that front. big Suncoast Communities Blood Bank Friedlander and Jo Evans. deadline for publication in the following month’s edition. Assembly of Property Owners is your voice in Submission Deadlines** for the DECEMBER issue: The Meadoword the community Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Editor Community News Source of The Meadows • New and revised display ads are due on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Initiated in 1983 The MCA Assembly of Property • Camera-ready display ads are due on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Publisher, MCA Owners meets the third Wednesday of the Editor & Advertising Manager month at 7:00 pm. Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor Mary Jo Gord The Meadows Community • Articles and columns are due on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Distribution Association (MCA) is inscribed and • Letters to the Editor are due on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Ernie Fortin described in the original documents, Contributing Proofreader Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk set up by Taylor Woodrow. The MCA’s Ginny Cardozo • Classifieds are due on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 purpose is to give voting rights to all the MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 2004 Longmeadow homeowners regarding necessary business. For more information, call 377-2300 Sarasota, Florida 34235 Each neighborhood or condominium ** NOTE: Deadlines for camera-ready ads are on or about the 10th of the month prior Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 association in The Meadows community to publication. When the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the previous [email protected] business day. New advertiser ads and revised ads are due two days prior to camera-ready has one delegate with one vote. The ads. Deadlines may be moved up as necessary to accommodate for production and press http://www.themeadowssarasota.org Meadows Homeowners Association requirements during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and the short month of February. The Meadoword • November 2012 3

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G4S Sa f e t y Pa t r o l 809-0084 Safety Prevention is the best protection against crime By John Spillane—Chairperson

Activity rose in Thief breaks window of locked car thefts in our community. This thief has Detectives say this pool cleaner stole September in attempt to steal purse left on been a person of interest in many of the $8,500 worth of bird statues from at front seat break-ins and thefts that have occurred least three homes on Siesta Key and in During the month of September, in The Meadows this year. Prestancia. there were 36 reported incidents, 11 On September 7, a resident of Our Safety Patrol officers knew He was charged with one count more than in August. There were 7 Crispin Court reported that during the about this guy, but could not get the of Grand Theft for each case. The incident-free days. night, someone broke a small rear open evidence to tie him to a specific crime. Sarasota Police Department also The Safety Patrol issued 86 window on her car while attempting to Meadows Chief of Security assured me charged this individual in a similar citations for various violations such enter it. The complainant left a purse earlier this year they would find a way case, and the Manatee County as illegally parked vehicles, garbage on the front seat, but the perpetrator to link him to some of these crimes. Sheriff’s Office is pursuing charges for violations, and open garage doors. was unable to gain entry, though an And, our dim-witted suspect scrapping the statues there. Burglars rummage through home; attempt was made to break the larger decided to help everyone out by “This is a prime example of the steal flat screen TV and money window without success. The Sheriff’s pawning the stolen bike. When he was level of desperation that is driving Office responded and dusted for asked for identification, he gave the local crime,” said Sheriff Tom Knight. On September 2, the caretaker of a fingerprints and collected a sample of proprietor his name and address and “People addicted to prescription drugs home in Downham Meadow reported the perpetrator’s blood from the area of proudly presented his own driver’s will steal just about anything to fund that unknown persons had entered the the broken window. license to prove it. This, of course, was their habit[s], and [the suspect] was home in an unknown manner, took a Bike thief arrested exactly what the detectives needed getting about $100 for each statue 52 inch flat screen TV and an envelope close the case. despite their actual value.” containing approximately $1300, and On September 8, a resident Now, he can contemplate the error Detectives have actually recovered rummaged through the premises. The of Glebe Farm Road reported that of his ways behind bars for a while. more statues than were reported stolen, homeowners were out of town at the someone entered the open garage so if your lawn ornament is missing, time of the burglary. The Sheriff’s and stole a men’s black and yellow From the “If It and you didn’t report the crime or Office responded and processed the mountain bike. The Sheriff’s Office Sounds too Good to you believe a neighbor who is not in scene for evidence. responded to file a report. be True Department” town suffered a similar loss, contact Unlocked bicycle stolen outside Several days later, the detective Criminal Investigations at 861-4901. resident’s home assigned to the case discovered evidence that incriminated a particular Back in August, we had a resident Watch your speed! On September 3, a resident of suspect. An arrest warrant was issued, report the phony Publishers Clearing Mare’s Tail Circle reported his son’s and the individual was subsequently House scam. Then, in September, we The Meadows new radar speed BMX bicycle, valued at $100.00, was arrested for dealing in stolen property had a new scam to report. detector is proving useful in showing stolen from outside the home near the and fraud. On September 10, one of our our motorists how well they adhere to front door, where it was left unlocked. Convertible top damaged—no ap- Meadows residents received a call the posted speed limits. The complainant chose not to report parent entry of vehicle from a man stating he was from the The device tabulates and stores the incident to law enforcement. United States Claims Department. the speed and volume of traffic over Air conditioning unit damaged On September 24, a resident Wow! Sounds official, doesn’t it? different times and gives the Safety behind Meadows Village Pub of Winslow Beacon reported that This “official” said our lucky Patrol another tool to help provide for sometime during the past several resident would receive $3.5 million our residents safety on our roadways. On September 5, a report was filed weeks, someone tore a small finger dollars—but, in order to collect this It will be moved around The in reference to apparent intentional sized hole in the convertible top of sum, the resident was asked to send Meadows periodically. damage to the air conditioning unit the complainant’s car. There was no $250.00 through FedEx within 24 in the rear of The Meadows Village apparent entry into the vehicle. hours to receive the money. Our Pub. Unknown person(s) bent the Scammers try to skim money from resident, of course, did not fall for it. If you will be fan blades and punctured a suction resident These scam artists are persistent. line. The complainant indicated that a On September 26, the same away from report would be filed with the Sheriff’s On September 26, a resident of resident received a follow-up call—this home for more Office. Waterbridge Down reported that on time with an official claim number— than a weekend, Golf cart stolen from Kobernick September 10, a person called her and was told the bank transfer fee Anchin recovered at Glebe Farm Close to say she had won $3.5 million, but would be only $1250. But again, the call The needed to send $250.00 via FedEx resident was too sharp to fall for that Meadows Safety On September 6, the Director within 24 hours to claim the money. scheme and was advised by the Safety of Security for Kobernick Anchin, Then on September 26, a second Patrol Officer to contact the Sheriff’s Patrol at telephoned Meadows Safety Patrol person called the resident about a Office. 809-0084 to report a white golf cart was stolen similar claim—that she had won So, be on the alert… if you get overnight. He asked that all Safety the same amount of money and also an offer that seems too good to be and tell them officers at The Meadows be advised of needed to transfer $1,250 to claim true, you can be assured it probably where you can the missing cart. the money. The resident said both is untrue. Don’t fall victim to these be reached in Approximately 45 minutes individuals spoke with a dialect that enticing schemes! later, the cart was spotted by the was difficult to understand, and, of case of an Safety Patrol behind the condos at course, she did not fall for the scheme. From the Sheriff’s emergency. Glebe Farm Close. Surveillance was Office—case solved! established for several hours in an Stupid burglars in our attempt to catch the thief, but no one midst This year, we had statuary being approached the golf cart. stolen from some of our residents’ The Sheriff’s Office responded to The person who stole that black yards. Last month, the Sarasota County process the cart for evidence, finding and men’s yellow mountain bike from Sheriff’s Office arrested a local pool no usable fingerprints. the home of a resident proved to be the cleaner for stealing bronze lawn undoing of quite a successful run of statues and scrapping them for cash. The Meadoword • November 2012 5 September 24–October 24—6.50 inches What’s Happening? (Year-to-Octoberr 24—55.00 inches) Getting back in the swing of things… By Len Smally—MCA Manager

Associations and others each association’s total insurance Holiday decorations condominium or personal property meeting at the MCA budget. The MCA allows and encourages and parking after 11:00 pm on Call Safety before leaving the MCA holiday decorations MCA streets may be permitted—as Since we’re gearing up for the building at night long as the privilege is not abused. 2013 season, now is a good time In an effort to be reasonable To request permission, call to remind associations—as well as If your association meets and fair and to beautify our already Meadows Safety Patrol at others—that meet at the MCA of regularly at the MCA Community attractive community, the Board of 809-0084; you will find they may their responsibilities when using Center at night or after hours, you Directors officially agreed several allow occasional exceptions to the the building. should know that you must call years ago to allow individuals parking rules. If you know your Your liability insurance must name Meadows Safety Patrol before you and associations to decorate their guests will be present after 11:00 the MCA as an additional insured leave the building. homes and entrances from mid- pm, call Safety Patrol and let them To avoid confusion about who October through the first week in know. This privilege is on a case- All associations meeting at makes the call, please designate January. by-case basis. the MCA Community Center one person to be responsible So, if you want to decorate Again—to be repetitious—we are required to obtain liability for calling. There is a phone in for Halloween next year or will not allow abuse of this parking insurance that names The MCA as the hallway outside the meeting Thanksgiving and during the privilege or any of our restrictions. an additional insured. All of our rooms. To call, just wait for the Christmas holiday season, the insurance experts and our counsel dial tone, then push the second MCA permits and encourages it. Pick up your dog’s waste have recommended that we button from the top on the right to The MCA’s Best Kept make this stipulation—not just to automatically dial Meadows Safety Committee gives awards for Please remember to pick up associations, but to any group that Patrol. the Best Holiday Decorations after your dog. The MCA is an uses our building. Please have someone wait at for single-family homes and area leader for installing “doggy We have been working with the MCA until Safety arrives. Feel condominium entrances every year. stations.” In fact, the MCA is many associations to accomplish free to call again if there is a delay You can read more about that on actually the “poster child” for this goal. The general idea is since Safety officers could be on page 21 of this issue. Sarasota County—our doggy that The MCA does not want another call. As an added benefit of If you do decorate, please station is featured on a County to be responsible for frivolous calling, most likely you will find an remember to remove your poster that also quotes statistics lawsuits caused by individuals officer waiting in the parking lot, decorations as soon as possible about the amount and consistency who attend an association meeting making it safer when you leave the after the decorated season is over. of dog waste. on our property. If we are found premises. Do not put animal waste in storm drains! to be negligent—for example, Let us know if you cancel meetings Parking for personal leaving a dangerous situation events in The Meadows It is extremely important not where someone gets injured—we Another important thing to to discard animal or other waste are told we would ultimately be remember when you schedule If you have a party and need down our storm drains—you held responsible. Our insurance a meeting at the MCA—if you additional parking for guests on should know that these drains company would then have to get cancel the meeting, please let us MCA streets or your association’s lead directly to our lakes, which involved. know. We may be able to avoid property, you might be able to do become contaminated by waste The cost to add The MCA to setting up the room for no reason, so if you request permission prior inappropriately disposed. your insurance policy is minimal and the staff can spend their time to the event. It’s also very important to and will be a small percentage of on something more productive. Parking a truck on instruct your yard crew not to blow yard clippings down the storm drains. These clippings should be blown back onto your lawn, where ATTENTION! the nutrients from fertilizer will help your lawn. Clippings that Numbers All Meadows reach the lakes via our storm drains can contaminate the lakes as well ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 as cause unwanted algae growth. ANGELIC TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 378-2232 Residents EDWARD JONES 371-4137 GOLDEN DAISY CAFE 371-3354 2013 MCA ASSESSMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUS, INC. 376-6762 The MCA will mail your KOBERNICK HOUSE/ANCHIN PAVILION 377-0781 assessment invoice, ballot for LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 388-7109 the MCA Board of Directors, Sarasota County MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 and parking decal in MEADOWORD 377-2300 January 2013. If your MEADOWS BARBER SHOP 377-0165 January mailing address has Call Center MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 changed, please complete and THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 Residents have easy MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 return the form on page 7. access with one HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 In January 2013, you will number MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 receive your assessment MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 information packet, which MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 includes your 2013 parking 861-5000 MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-5050 decal, auto-debit enrollment Monday thru Friday, MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 information, Annual Meeting 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 371-3494 notice, and so forth as well After hours and on RAINDROPS & MORE in The 343-0777 as your assessment invoice weekends—a voicemail SALON FRANCISCO 724-0912 and ballot for election of the system directs you to various SUNTRUST BANK 342-7210 2013 MCA Board members. numbers like roads, utilities, TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 Your annual assessment pay- Sheriff’s Office, and so forth VIP TRAVELMeadows 377-0017 ment is due March 1, 2013. 6 The Meadoword • November 2012 Assembly Committee November meeting moved to second Wednesday By Claire Coyle—Chairperson

Mysteries of the President of The Meadows “U” County Sheriff’s Office and The election ballot revealed Committee, and current Secretary and Meadows Safety Patrol work together former President of Woodman’s Chart. to keep Meadows residents safe. Join us at October Assembly Joann Evans is a current member for this interesting discussion! At the October Assembly of of the Board who is seeking reelection. Property Owners meeting, Sarasota Jo also cochairs the Maintenance County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Committee and is Board liaison to the NOTICE! Dent carefully explained the intricacies Meadows “U” Committee. She is a of the November election ballot to the former President, Vice President, and MEETING CHANGE audience. Secretary of Scarborough Common. She outlined the voting options Joy S. Howes is a current MCA November Meeting available and recommended using Board member seeking reelection. Joy an absentee ballot or voting early to is Board liaison to the Restrictions is Wednesday, avoid long lines on election day. But, Committee and the Safety Committee. NOVEMBER 14 no matter which option you choose, she strongly recommends that you Next Assembly focuses Because of the Thanksgiving review the sample ballot and research on Crime and Safety holiday, Assembly of Property any questions you may have well in Owners will meet on the advance of voting. Sheriff Tom Knight will be SECOND Wednesday Everyone present benefitted from the guest speaker at the November the tips and information she presented. 14 Assembly of Property Owners November 14, 7:00 pm meeting. Please note that Assembly instead of the third Search and Screening will meet the second Wednesday—not Wednesday of the month Committee presents the third—in November because of the Thanksgiving holiday. three candidates John Spillane—MCA Board The Search and Screening Director and Chairperson of the Committee presented at the meeting its Meadows Safety Committee, the slate of candidates for the MCA Board Memorial Garden, and the Annual of Directors. Photo Show—will also speak on crime Claire Coyle is Chairperson of in The Meadows. John and Sheriff the Assembly of Property Owners, Knight will discuss how the Sarasota

Political signs not allowed in The Meadows

It is against the Restrictions of The Meadows to place political signs on your property or on common property. These rules have not changed since 1984. A Restrictions procedure has been in Top 1% Sarasota Realtors place since 1988 that allows the MCA to enter FOR SALE IN THE HIGHLANDS Highland Oaks—Indulge in the Best of Florida Living ...... $575K onto private property to correct violations—so, if Highlands Bridge—Estate section, 2,800SF Pool Home, Golf Course Views ....$464K Penshurst Park—Beautifully Updated. Long Lake Views ...... CALL FOR PREVIEW necessary, we will enter your property to remove Chatsworth Greene—Serene Lake Views… and the Living is Easy! ...... PENDING FOR SALE ELSEWHERE a political sign. This may sound ominous, how- Siesta Key—Private Tropical Oasis. Close to Village and ODA ...... $525K ever, we must enforce our Restrictions. One of the Panther Ridge—5 Acres of Paradise ...... SOLD! reasons that property values remain high in The FERNANDO VITERI • Realtor/Resident Meadows is that the Restrictions are enforced in a 941.400.7676 • Free MLS access at: reasonable and consistent manner. [email protected] Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Indep. Owned & Operated The Meadoword • November 2012 7 ATTENTION RESIDENTS! Restrictions We Need Your Current Mailing First impressions are important… Address Information By Bill Hoegel—Chairperson

The 2013 MCA annual assessment will be mailed the end of January. Prompt delivery of I would like to take this and “10.13.1.2,” which read as your assessment information is dependent on opportunity to remind our follows: your informing the MCA of your correct homeowners of two negative billing address. conditions, which are not New and existing Please complete this form with your current widespread in The Meadows, but buildings shall have mailing information and return it to the MCA. are concerns to be aware of. approved address NOTE: You do not need to complete the form Mailboxes numbers placed in a if there is no change from your previously position to be plainly legible submitted form. This address information will The first concern is the general and visible from the street or remain in effect until you notify the MCA in condition of your mailbox and road affronting the property. writing of changes. the post that supports it. Since the mailbox sits at the curb, it could Address numbers shall be the first thing that comes to contrast with their Homeowner name ______Local phone ______someone’s attention relative to background. Numerals MEADOWS address ______Cell phone ______the condition of your home and shall be not less than three (3) ______Other phone______property. inches in height for residen- It is important to keep our tial buildings, structures, or ______Email ______mailboxes well-maintained and in portions thereof, and at least

PRIMARY MAILING ADDRESS (Information effective until you notify the MCA of changes) good shape. We need to clean and six (6) inches in height for all paint them on a regular basis. other buildings, structures, or Primary January mailing address is my MEADOWS address portions thereof. Primary January mailing address IS NOT my Meadows address House numbers (If NOT, please indicate your primary January mailing address below) The second situation involves Additional numbers may be ADDRESS ______Please return to the MCA houses with no address numbers or placed on your mailbox if ______2004 Longmeadow numbers that are not legible. This desired. Sarasota, FL 34235 ______941-377-2300 is a very important concern, and [email protected] the supporting evidence is clear If you plan to make changes ______when someone is unable to find or additions to the outside of your Signature______MCA Initials ______your address. For example, if you structure or to other outside areas Date: ______should need emergency personnel of your property, you must apply or safety patrol to come to your for an application for architectural home, they must be able to locate review. the correct address. If they are With your help, we can unable to, the consequences could continue to make The Meadows a be severe. special place to live. Sarasota County mandates clearly Thank you for your cooperation placed and readable house numbers and the courtesy you extend to MCA Operation Services Sarasota County Uniform Fire Administrator Mark Schaefer and Code clearly addresses what is me whenever we visit your homes. required in “Paragraphs 10.13.1.1”

Address 5370 Everwood Run 3241 Ringwood Meadow 3241 Ringwood Meadow 2866 Longleat Woods Hadfield Greene Condominium Assoc. 3343 Ringwood Meadow 3437 Highlands Bridge Road 4533 Highland Oaks Circle 5115 Everwood Run Willow Green Condominium Assoc. 2957 Longleat Woods 3221 Ringwood Meadow MCA 4556 Highland Oaks Circle 4625 Glebe Farm Road 4938 Taywater Dell 4938 Taywater Dell MCA Architectural Review Architectural Applications Approved 8 The Meadoword • November 2012 Blood Drive Give the “The Gift of Life” By Pam Campbell Emergency With Thanksgiving just Blood Bank after three donations, Prep around the corner, we should be and the Blood Bank sends your thankful that we have so many certificate to your home address. healthy donors willing to help This new procedure is required by those less fortunate who are in the Blood Bank’s accounting and By Harry Shannon, M.D.— resolve to be need of blood—such a precious auditing system. Chairperson better prepared in commodity. We also recently changed the the future! I would like to take this time number of stamps given for platelet WHEW! I hope we, in to thank all my regular donors donations—going forward, we will No Hurricanes The Meadows, will who take the time from their busy give one stamp instead of two. This choose the second schedules to help make our drives change was made to be consistent Looks like we made it again! course and have a success. I would also urge any with platelet donations onsite at the As I write this in mid-October, more folks join us new donors to consider making Blood Bank, where donors receive there doesn’t seem to be anything and their friends blood donations a part of their just one stamp. in the Atlantic or Gulf that would and neighbors regular routine. We appreciate your patience seem to cause us problems. I am on the Emergency URGENT—AB Positive and Negative and understanding regarding these somewhat superstitious, so I hope Preparedness plasma needed! changes. my optimism is not betrayed. Committee. Next blood drive… That said, we do have to look We always need committed Suncoast Communities Blood at the two potential problems we volunteers for neighborhood Bank urgently needs AB Positive As many of you know, our escaped. Tropical Storm Debbie reports, First Aid volunteers, and AB Negative plasma for a regular blood drive scheduled caused us some problems from the and CERT team members! patient who will be undergoing a for October 11 was canceled rains and beach erosion, but could The next Emergency seven-week transfusion and is in because of a scheduling problem. have been much more severe for us Prep meeting will be Tuesday, need of 70-90 units. I met with the Director of Donor if she had tracked 20 to 50 miles November 13, 1:30 pm, at the The Blood Bank is looking Services about scheduling, and further east. Hurricane Isaac (full Meadows Community Center. for people—specifically male steps changed to ensure that our disclosure—I was not here for him) This will be a “cake and coffee” donors—with either of these blood future drives are not interrupted. looked like he was headed for us celebratory meeting for our types. If you have either type, Our next regular blood drive is until the last minute, I understand. event free year! you may donate plasma during Thursday, December 6, and I look We can take one of two Please join us and consider our platelet drives on Thursday, forward to seeing everyone there. I approaches to these storms… volunteering for our future November 15 or Thursday, will call approximately two weeks • We can think that we are meetings and learning how to help December 20. before the drive to schedule your blessed with good luck and will when we really, finally have If these dates conflict with your appointment times. continually be so, therefore, we THE BIG ONE! schedule, you may also donate at As always, if you have any can be apathetic and do nothing, the Suncoast Communities Blood questions about our blood drives, trusting our luck will continue. Bank, located at 1760 Mound please feel free to call me • Or, we can realize how close Street in Sarasota. For more 371-3960. we came to REAL disaster and information, call the blood bank at 954-1600. Procedure for handling dinner certificates changes We have made changes to how dinner certificates for donors are handled. Under the new procedure, we send your information to the

Would You Like to be an EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER? We Need YOU! I would like to volunteer for First Aid Committee Emergency Preparedness Committee Name ______Address ______Telephone ______email ______

Please return form to The Meadows Community Association, 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 The Meadoword • November 2012 9 Happy Thanksgiving Scarborough Scribbles The MCA Office will be closed A chill in the air… November 22 and 23 By Jane Lynahan Karklin

November is a month brothers and his wife. when trees are starkly beautiful We also visited with without their leafy finery. It’s a Scarborough friends, Lee and Don time we honor our military on Abrams, at their summer place at ATTENTION— Veteran’s Day and celebrate the Lake George, New York. A terrible wonderful all-American holiday of storm greeted us on arrival, and CHANGE NOTICE! Thanksgiving. a subsequent power outage made Daylight hours are shorter, and our first night with Lee and Don Koffee Klatsch Changes even here in Florida, we might feel quite rustic. What a beautiful a mild chill in the air. Walking, home they have with spectacular Meeting Day and Time biking, and participating in various views of the lake. With Don at the sporting activities become easier helm of his boat, we saw quite a Beginning with the November meeting, with lower the temperatures and bit of absolutely beautiful Lake KOFFEE KLATSCH changes meeting day and humidity. Many people begin to George. Lee also gave a very good shop for gifts for the upcoming accounting of the family history time to the second Monday of the month December holidays and perhaps of the Joshua’s Rock area of Lake The doors open at 8:30 am also make plans for trips to visit George. The program begins at 9:00 am family and friends or put out the Then it was on to Highgate, welcome mat for those who come Vermont, where we visited son This change remains in effect for the here for visits. Chris, his wife Rose, four-year-old remainder of the 2012-2013 Season Welcome home snowbirds… Cyrus, and the latest addition to and Happy Thanksgiving! our family, Eric. Meeting Notices Going on in Scarborough… We continued our trip to Maine, where we spent a few Monday, November 12—Sgt. Neil Scully, Sarasota Sheriff’s Office, Janet McLaughlin’s book, beautiful days enjoying everything, speaks on “Home Security, Scams, ID Theft, and more” Get Psyched, is now available in walking the Marginal Way in Monday, January 7—Larry Alexander, Sarasota County Solid Waste print form at Amazon.com. Her Ogunquit, eating lots of “lobstah,” talks about “Recycling—What do you put in the red and blue bins?” second book should be out by early and relaxing. and “What are and how do you dispose of hazardous materials?” December. If you’re looking for a We began our journey home, gift for a precocious 11-year-old stopping first to walk around Monday, February 11—MCA Manager Len Smally discusses or a reader around 15 years of age, David’s Alma Mater, Stevens The Meadows Road Paving Program take a look at Janet’s book. Institute of Technology in Cathy Giglio hosted the Hoboken, New Jersey, and were September Ladies Luncheon at fortunate to find a parking place the Bangkok restaurant. It was right in front of his old fraternity well-attended, and we all had a house. We also stopped in my wonderful time! hometown of Mountain Lakes, Our “Baby Boomer Road Trip”— New Jersey, to have dinner at the at last! country club with our daughter- in-law Renee’s parents. It was David and I took our “Baby wonderful meeting them and their Boomer Road Trip” in September. other daughter and her boyfriend We were gone for two weeks as well as being able to take a few and drove up the East Coast, photos of my childhood home. stopping first in Myrtle Beach, Finally, we began our journey South Carolina; we stayed at south. We greatly enjoyed our the Caravelle Resort where I vacation, but were very happy to vacationed as a child with my return home to Scarborough. family. The Grand Strand still lived up to its name as the waves Waterfall tumbled in their endless pattern onto the pristine beach. By Jane Lynahan Karklin Our next stop was Wilmington, North Carolina, where we saw The waterfall sings close friends; then, it was on to amid the pebbles and rocks Washington, D.C. to have lunch and green swaying plants. with a childhood friend. Only the hush of winter The next leg was Pennsylvania changes the song to whispers to visit one of David’s fraternity 10 The Meadoword • November 2012 The Scene From Chatsworth Greene Wherever, Whenever, it’s always fun… As seen by Ginny Cardozo and Jane Jassin

Lose a few—gain a few Notable November It seems that even as some By Jane Jassin long-time members of our community move on to new places, November is here once more, they’re replaced with others who with many things to be thankful for. add to the fun of living here. Especially when we celebrate Janet and Bill O’Connor Thanksgiving Day, whether have already gotten into the spirit we visit family or decide to stay. by donating a new clock to our pool area. We always knew it was Turkey with all the trimmings is the “5 o’clock somewhere,” but now favorite meal, as all our guests we know the correct time all day dig in with zeal. long…thanks to the O’Connors. We are also thankful for our (And, speaking of the pool, fighting heroes that we remember on thanks also to the Youngs who November 11th this year, redecorated our pool restrooms and As parades, marching bands and many made them quite attractive. ) American flags appear. Welcome also to new neighbors Eileen and Gerald Finehirsh at We have so much to be thankful for, #3911 and to Susan Shucker and our many blessings large David Callahan at #3978. We and small, as we give our distant hope they’ll all join our Tuesday loved-ones a call. get-togethers at the pool. Nice to have Jean Weber back We wish for good health, happiness after her visit with family up north. and peace for many a nation, and maybe even plans for a Still on the move… well-deserved vacation. The Schaals cruised to Turkey, So as we celebrate in our own special Egypt, Jordan, and Israel—an way, we wish you all a very Happy interesting and exciting part of the Thanksgiving Day! world anytime. The Browns added Pittsburgh to their “go to” list now that their AIR DUCT son and family have moved there from Arizona; granddaughter CLEANING Marishka loves her new school. 7 Air Duct Via Viteri has reported from Special • $109.00 Madrid, where she’s settled in and Additional vents $9.95 ea enjoys her classes (in Spanish!). Reg. $16.95 ea, good thru 12/31/12 She has a schedule that allows free Fridays, so already she’s been DRYER VENT to the beach at Ibzia, local eating CLEANING places, and the Prado Museum, of course. She describes it all as $69.95 ED BUTKUS AIR DUCT a wonderful experience not to be CLEANING SERVICE missed. CALL 941-329-6574 Award-winning Olympian returns to ROTARY BRUSH-VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEM visit The Meadows ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE—SANITIZING & Many “old-timers” in our ELECTROSTATIC FILTERS neighborhood may remember Josh LIC. #38975, #91030 • INSURED George, grandson of “Mickey” and Joan Meltzer. Josh is a prize- winning para-Olympian who has PACKAGE competed all over the world. At the recent games in London, Josh won SPECIAL a Bronze Medal in the 400-meter wheelchair race. His blog for the FREE DRYER VENT New York Times described his CLEANING WITH AIR preparation and thoughts before DUCT CLEANING and after the event, among them— “You have one opportunity to be SERVICE exalted for the endeavor you have VALID WITH dedicated your life to.” COUPON ONLY The Meltzers will be moving soon, but we hope they’ll keep Offer expires 12/31/12 us posted about the career of this Ed Butkus • Air Duct/Dryer amazing young athlete. Vent Cleaning Service Now, lest we forget the holiday this month, here’s Jane’s poem on “Notable November.” 941-329-6574

The Meadoword • November 2012 11 MHOA (Meadows Home Owners Association) By Dick Plumb The change of seasons September real estate is here! activity predictably low At the time you read this article, Sales in The Meadows during Meadows Barber Shop we will probably be experiencing the month of September were Located in the Meadows Shopping Village` our “southwest Florida change predictably low at 6. The bright side of seasons.” We change from the is that prices were up to a median of summer heat and tropical rain to $182,500, compared to $132,500 in Happy Thanksgiving dry, sunny, and perfect! It sure beats August and $128,500 in September * Precision Haircutting * Clipper Cuts the northern alternative! Let’s see, 2011. Sales are still up for the first Razor Cuts Styling look forward to snow, sleet, cold, no three quarters of this year by 9 (16 * * sun, gray, and slush for 5-6 months per month versus 15 for the same or sunshine, warm, dry, beach, golf, time in 2011). Good news again! Please call Billyat tennis, walks, sunsets, and a long list Pending sales (under contract For your of other quality comforts. I’ll take waiting to close) were at 34 the end 377-0165 appointment Option #2! of September, compared to 22 for August and 27 for September 2011. MHOA Autumn Good news again—for sellers! Social is November 4 The average September inventory ended at 68, which was The Autumn Social begins lower than the prior month and with cocktails at 5:30 pm in The much lower than the 86 properties in Regency room at The Meadows September 2011. Country Club, followed by a So what does this mean? It “Caribbean Buffet.” This event is a wasn’t long ago when all of the great time for our neighbors to join parameters were on the negative together for good food and a friendly side. Now when we get one or two atmosphere. negative factors (few sales and/ And be sure to mark your or high listing supply factors), calendars for the Annual MHOA they are offset by the several other Dinner on Wednesday, February 27. positive factors. The reason we had the high listing supply of 11.3 Become a member of months simply reflects a substantial the MHOA reduction of sales and basically no change in inventory. So let’s take Not to be confused with the the welcome, continuously good MCA, which is the mandatory news and run with it! And, to add association for The Meadows more positive information to all of community, the MHOA is for this, the national unemployment is all homeowners of single-family slipping downward (from 8.1 to 7.8 homes in The Meadows who do not percent in September—the lowest it belong to another association (aside has been in more than three years) from the Meadows Community and new construction permits are Association). For more information increasing. Not a lot of hype—just and to request an application to join, honest-to-goodness facts! just contact MHOA membership Unfortunately, buyers are not chairperson Carr Purser at happy with this whole scenario 379-6496 or email NotHome11@ because select homes and choice lots Yahoo.com. We look out for all our are under multiple offers, and it is members and look forward to seeing becoming more difficult for them to more homeowners join MHOA so buy. we can grow and improve.

Sales & Activity For Houses and Condos In The Meadows—September 2012* • Sales during the month of September...... 6 • Sales for the last year (September 2011)...... 7 • Pending Sales (under contract; not closed) as of September 30, 2012...... 34 • Median Sale price of homes sold in September 2012...... $182,500 • Median Sale price of homes sold in September 2011...... $128,500 • Average inventory of homes for sale during September 2012...... 68 • Average inventory of homes for sale during September 2011...... 77 • Median list price of homes for sale on September 29, 2012...... $169,900

The September listing supply was 11.3 months (5.3 for August; 6 is considered a healthy market)

*Information is obtained from My Florida Regional MLS and Sarasota Association of Realtors 12 The Meadoword • November 2012 Chandlers’ Chatter FREE ESTIMATE! Some views from the Forde By Jeanie and Steve Parker $15 OFF Any Plumbing Once again, the Forde knew correctly how terrific this 379-9070 Service deserves its well-chosen name. merger would be. Three sons and *Cannot be combined with other On October 4, during a one several grandchildren are equal discounts or special offers hour and fifteen minute period, testimony to their life together. • Water Heater Replacement • Repairs our freshly emptied rain gauge Their relationship needed DISPOSAL 1/2 HP acquired five full inches. Rarely, to be great, too, because after • Remodel if ever, have I seen Chandlers a seven-year stint as a stock • Re-Water Piping Installation $179.95 SALE PRICE—INSTALLED Forde streets so flooded. The broker, Larry went back to his • Drain & Sewer Cleaning (REGULAR PRICE—$229.95) Forde’s rushing river looked like true business love in buying an Olympic venue for kayaking. and selling women’s clothes. One hour later, the streets were The twosome worked in tandem passable, and in two hours, we in the clothing business for had returned to our placid place. the next 30 years, buying and Someone arriving late would selling together. They moved have commented that we must to Ft. Lauderdale, and Larry’s have had our usual gentle shower. entrepreneurial eyes grew larger Earlier that day, Florine and Larry while both of them became quite Karmen opened their lovely home expert in the business. When they for a tour and interview moved to Sarasota and Chandlers Forde 27 years ago, they built One of the most beautifully the first women’s discount store, appointed villas in the Forde, if which later evolved into their not The Meadows, it sparkles with own clothing store. tasteful modern furniture—a real Larry, approaching a show place with wonderful golf signature birthday, swims daily course views. What a happy home in a Chandlers Forde pool. You they have as well. can still tell he was a terrific After 55 years of marriage, athlete. At 14 years of age, he the twosome still click. Florine played high school basketball in is from Long Beach, New York Madison Square Garden and has ALL • Repairs and Larry, from Woodmere, a grand picture to prove it. Later, • Driveways New York. They met as “kids” after tennis, music, and other BRICK • Pool Decks in NYC in 1954. Florine was sports occupied his interests; PAVER • Walkways modeling for such well-known golf became his passion. In a • Patios stores as Peck and Peck and was wonderful story, Jack Nicklaus NEEDS highly sought after for New York once asked Larry for advice fashion shows. while he was preparing for the Len Besterman President Larry was mixing schooling Jackie Gleason Golf tourney at with working for his father the Inverrary Country Club in Phone: 941-228-2461 • Fax: 941-240-2157 at Pam Creations, a women’s Lauderhill, Florida, where Larry Visit Our Lakewood Ranch Showroom • By Appointment Only clothing manufacturing company. was a member. Ask him about it. www.bestermanhardscapes.com Larry’s dad invented the Dickey, Larry is fond of talking about Email: [email protected] a popular piece with women his first cousin and very close to wear in place of a blouse friend, Steve Karmen, the “King [underneath a sweater or other of Jingles and Commercials” in garment]. When Larry’s dad died NYC—”I love New York” and unexpectedly a few years later, “When you’ve said Bud, you’ve Larry had to drop out of school said it all” as well as hundreds of and help run the business with others. UNIVERSITY PARK LAKE VIEW— his older brother. With his affable The Karmens must have good This immaculate 2BR+den/2B home spirit, he became a consummate genes. They certainly have good with spectacular lake view is ideally salesman. taste and what a great couple to located in the maintenance-free Notting Florine and Larry married have with us in the Forde. Hill neighborhood. Den with 2 closets can be used as a 3rd bedroom. The in 1957. Each knew after lanai is wonderful for entertaining and the first date that the other We would enjoy writing about watching sunsets. Room to add a pool would be their life long mate. the lives and adventures of many or enjoy the community pool. Chemistry, fate, stars in the sky, of you who live in Chandlers MLS# A3965327 • $309,000 whatever—something profound Forde, so, give us a call! was operating, and the stars The Meadoword • November 2012 13 Weybridge Condominium Association Where Owners and Renters are one big happy family By Sylvia Clark Another rainy month in M C Landscaping Service The Meadows Landscape Division – Complete landscaping This past summer – Plant and shrub installation and maintenance was very exciting as – Palm and tree maintenance & far as the weather is • Free Estimates trimming concerned—first with • References – Mulch, stone and borders • Year Round or Tropical Storm Debby – Hand weeding One Time in June. The storm was stationary for a while in “Big or Small –We Do It All” the Gulf, located very 20% Discount Mike Corrigan/Landscape Division close to Tampa and on Final Estimate 351-1581 Sarasota. It caused high email: [email protected] winds, five days of rain, and damage to some ABOVE—During the heavy rain, the 17th Street boats that pushed ashore pond filled beyond capacity, flooding the island in Sarasota Bay during the storm. BELOW—The water almost reached the bridge crossing this canal between two ponds (All Those storms ended photos by Sylvia Clark) the severe draught we were under. Hurricane Isaac followed in August with some storm surge, wind, and heavy rain in our area before making landfall in Louisiana. I have lived in The Meadows for seven years and never had to worry about the

Look closely—do you see anything in this picture that’s not really there? Just to the right of the tree on the left is a cross. The illusion was the result of a tree reflecting in the water ad the shoreline. But when the photographer returned later, there was no tree weather. The Meadows—with its unique landscaping, canals, and You’re invited to our positioning of residences—can take Weybridge Appreciation several inches of rain without risk of flooding because of the maintenance Ceremony in February supervision of the canals and The Organizing Committee additional trenches if needed. And, for the upcoming Weybridge with our superb tree maintenance and Appreciation Ceremony extends an underground utilities, we never had invitation to all Meadows residents to worry during these storms about to join us on February 18 when we losing electricity. will honor the men and women who The ponds are all full, the lawns have served and are now serving our and plantings are lush and green, and country. (See our adjacent ad.) I once again had ample opportunity We will also honor our first to take great photos. responders—the police and fire Soon the winter residents will personnel who serve our states, return, and we will welcome the counties, cities, and towns. parties, get-togethers, outings, Look for more information to and all the other things that fill the come about this event in future issues winter months with fun. Old friends of The Meadoword. returning for at least four months or better ensure that life is never dull in Sarasota. The Meadows is a great place to call home! 14 The Meadoword • November 2012 The Meadows’ Got Talent! A bit of juggling and we have a show! Submitted by Marilyn Maleckas for the TMCC Talent Committee

Call Marilyn Maleckas Meadows Realtor—Meadows Resident Cell: 941-400-2081

4092 PENSHURST PARK! This is the villa you have been waiting for—over 2600 sq. ft.., 3 bedrooms, high ceilings, oversized 2 car garage, golf and water views in prestigious Penshurst Park. “The Meadows’ Got Talent!” premieres on Offered at $429,000...... Offered at $429,000 HIGHLY DESIRED CHANTECLAIRE! If you are looking for a spacious Saturday, November 10 vacation home or lovely full-time residence, look no further. Beautifully updated 3 BD villa features a gated entrance courtyard, eat-in kitchen, You don’t want to miss this! The performance reservation newer wood fl oors and a new A/C system...... Offered at $209,000 The Meadows Country Club also includes dinner at the Club. brings you a premier event “The Doors open at 5:30 pm, the To view these and other Meadows properties, Meadows’ Got Talent!”—with buffet starts at 6:00, and the show call me for a showing two 45-minute segments (with starts at 7:00. Two 45-minute Sales in The Meadows are at the highest level since 2005, intermission) of 20 acts and more acts follow a break, and the and, as your neighborhood real estate sales team, we are in than 25 performers. Among your performance ends about 9:00 pm. the best position to sell your home. Call me for a professional friends and neighbors who will If you have not made your analysis of your home—you won’t be disappointed. be performing. Hosted by Jerry reservation yet, call Kathy Wood, the performances include Worthington at The Meadows skits, singing accordion and flute Country Club, 378-2135, to check Meadows Real Estate Services numbers, and dancing—all backed for availability. 5027 Ringwood Meadow by a band of Meadows residents— This promises to be an Sarasota, FL 34235 and a Grande Finale. entertaining event that could mark the beginning of a new tradition! The Meadoword • November 2012 15 Daylight Saving Time North America It’s that time again to “fall back” and set your Best Kept clocks back by one hour! (My, how time flies... wasn’t it just the other day we were Holiday setting them forward?) By Mary Jo Gord—Editor

Decorations Well, it certainly seems like Daylight Saving. The Energy it—yet, here we are again changing Policy Act of 2005 DST Rule under It’s going to be different this year—judging the clocks. Time just keeps rushing George W. Bush went into effect in before us; we count down the 2007, extending Daylight Saving will continue throughout December days till spring (or opening day by four weeks, and will remain in for baseball fans), then we count affect until 2015. Holiday decorations again, the January issue. Hopefully, down the days till hurricane season Personally, I would like to already? Can it be that time the extended judging period is over—then football through the observe Daylight Saving year- again? Weren’t we counting down will give more people a chance holiday season and Bowl games. round. It certainly would simplify the days until the end of hurricane to decorate and the judges Then we’re back again to spring things and provide more daylight season just last month? more time to make the rounds and setting our clocks forward, in our waking hours when we need Well, it is almost time to start in search of the very best! But, and before we know it, we’re it the most—so it would seem. dusting off your decorations and if you just can’t wait to hear setting them back again—which is making a plan. the winners, you can always what we need to do at 2:00 am on But, things will be a little attend the January Assembly of Sunday, November 4. Daylight different this year. Although Property Owners meeting when Before 1918, Americans never we encourage you to put your the awards are presented. changed their clocks (according Saving Time decorations up early (but wait Award categories include to Wikipedia.com). The sun just 2011 through 2015 until after Thanksgiving!) so we first- ($100), second- ($75), and rose and set at the same time— all can enjoy them, you may have third-place ($50) for individual seasonally adjusted, of course, and Begins Ends a bit longer to install your display homes and condominium people went with the flow. (Spring Forward) (Fall Back) for judging this year. entrances. A first-place ($100) But today, 48 states, Canada, ...... Nov 4, 2012 The Best Kept Committee only will be awarded to the and ten municipalities in Mexico Mar 10 2013...... Nov 3, 2013 will judge throughout the month best single-family association that border the U.S. reset their Mar 9 2014...... Nov 2, 2014 of December and winners will be entrance. First place winners are clocks every March and every MarHank 8 2015 and...... Becky Nov Matranga 1, 2015 published in the February 2013 not eligible for first-place two November. Only Arizona, Hawaii, issue of The Meadoword—not years in a row. and U.S. territories do not observe 16 The Meadoword • November 2012 Mah Jongg BRIDGE FRIDAYS 12:30 PM Library News ON MONDAYS Read any good books over Come by the MCA It is necessary to sign the summer that you would Monday mornings, 9:30 am up before each game. like to share with others? For more information, call For more information, call By Ginny Cardozo for the Library Committee Caryl Magnus at 378-5055 Bill Thomson at 379-7955

As the library gets into the swing on the shelves—that is our job. of season, our volunteers have been If you have a lot of books to cleaning and reorganizing the shelves donate or books that don’t meet library to make it easier to find your favorites guidelines, try Goodwill Industries; and give us more space for new they accept all sorts of books, CDs, additions. If you would like to work VHS, and DVDs. The closest location with us, please drop by the library and to The Meadows is located at 17th let us know. Street and Honore. Do you have books to donate? Returning books “after hours”? We look for fiction (copyright Please put them in the outdoor The MCA 2005 and later), mysteries, biographies, container marked “Book Drop.” You and historical non-fiction. But, since may also leave your books on the space is limited, we have to limit floor outside the library door. But, Garage Sale donations to six books at a time. please do not put them in the waste Please put your donations in the basket basket because they probably will be Could someone else’s marked “Donations”—do not put them discarded. “trash” be your “treasure”? Menorah You may never know unless you go… Lighting Saturday, November 17 8:00 am–1:00 pm Ceremony (Raindate—Sunday, November 18… Lighting of the same time, same place!) Hanukkah Candles Meadows Shopping Village (Directions: Honore to Taywood. Take Taywood to the circle. Sunday, December 9 • 5:00 pm Follow the signs) MCA Community Center 2004 Longmeadow Space is limited—make your reservations early FREE JELLY DONUTS FOR ALL AT THE LIGHTING CEREMONY SUPPER/PARTY MENU—Catered Latkes with Apple Sauce & Sour Cream • Luscious Green Salad Tuna Salad • Rolls • Glorious Desserts Entertainment— Hanukkah music RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by December 1 for the Hanukkah Party that follows $15.00/adult • $5.00/child under 12 For information, call 377-8031

Enclosed is a check in the amount of $ ______for ______adults at $15.00/per adult and ______children under age 12 at $5.00/per child. Make check payable to Barbara S. Schur Names of those attending:

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Going away for a while? Read The Meadoword online at http://www.themeadowssarasota.org www.themeadowssarasota.org The Meadoword • November 2012 17 Memoirs and Life Writing Group Describing significant events that happened in your life and hearing the same from others is what The Meadows Memoirs and Life Writing Group is about By Bob Barnett—Memoirs Coordinator

Memoirs provide a direct Goodwin in her memoir, Wait Till and daughters, dating rituals, war, us into who and what we are. first-person link to our pasts. Next Year, skillfully describes school, college, and coming of age In this month’s column, Vic Unlike historians who paint broad the changing American city in rites from different places in past Pathe takes us to England with sweeping stories of significant the 1950s by focusing on the eras. All captured the richness of a description of the impact of the national events in politics, war, championship seasons of the a past disappeared, but need to be Monday Market on life in Rugby. social movements, and even sports, Brooklyn Dodgers and their final remembered because they shaped the memoir writer does not have to move to Los Angeles. explicitly deal with broad themes, Likewise, Henry Louis Gates, The Meadows Memoir and Life Writing Group will but can tell more personal stories in his excellent memoir, Colored resume meeting on the first and third Mondays in January 2013 of what everyday people did and People, describes the bittersweet at 10:00 am and continue through April 2013. At each session, what was important to them. And, era of integration in West Virginia members can bring a short piece they wrote to read to the group these stories can interpret history in the 1960s through stories of his or just come to listen and discuss the writing. The first meeting of from a very personal and powerful family and community. the year will be Monday January 7, 2013, at 10:00 am at the MCA perspective. Previous Meadoword Memoir Community Center. For example, Doris Kearns columns told stories of mothers

By Vic Pathe

Rugby is a small town not of controversy. “Oh no, that’s too much; what presenting an item for sale saying, far from anywhere. Anywhere in The market will be missed makes you think they’re worth that “I don’t want £10, £8, or even £6, England that is, since Rugby is by farmers because—along with much?” I won’t even ask for £5—give me located close to the geographic christenings, weddings, and “Bert Clarke says that’s what £4 and take them away,” at which centre of the country. The town funerals—market day was an they’re worth.” point, people might raise their hands is famous for Rugby School, a occasion for [the farmers] to get “Then you should have sold and items would be sold. But, if private school where, as legend has dressed up. Harris Tweed jackets them to Bert Clarke.” there were no takers, the cheap- it, Rugby Football originated in and caps and britches, leggings, “Oh, he didn’t want to buy jacks resumed their pitch with the early 1700s. In 1859, the same bow-ties, and fancy walking sticks them.” “Okay, then give me £7 for two.” Rugby School was the inspiration were the standard dress for farmers “Then what does it matter what The farmers will probably miss for Thomas Hughes’ book Tom on market day. What’s more, he thinks they’re worth?” all of this, and they will certainly Brown’s School Days. it was a day out for the whole Adjacent to the livestock miss the market pub, which has Despite these noteworthy events family. Market day was hectic and market was a large area where suffered the same fate as the of earlier times, by the 1950s, noisy, but it was orderly under itinerant merchants sold household market. Here, on every market Rugby was a rather ordinary market the watchful eyes of the local goods, tools, and clothing. These day for over a hundred years, hot town with a vibrant manufacturing constabulary and the uniformed merchants were generally known lunches were served with a plentiful base. Now, in 2012, most of its officers of the Royal Society for the as cheap-jacks, so named by the supply of draught beer at room manufacturing [is] gone and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. local store owners who resented temperature and the occasional recently its livestock market closed By 11:00 am on market day, their weekly intrusion into a retail Scotch whiskey. This was the time for good. the auctioneers were in full voice, environment not known for its and place for catching up on local Goodness knows how the shouting out their repetitive jabber competitive prices. As the name news and gossip, and this important farmers will buy and sell their cattle, while sheep baaa’d, cows mooed, implies, the cheap-jacks sold cheap community communication will be sheep, and pigs from now on, but pigs oinked, and roosters crowed. goods at cheap prices. hard to replace. it won’t be at the market because it It was difficult to understand what Determined to sell all their stuff Mondays in Rugby are much closed and the site is in the process the auctioneers were saying, but the as quickly as possible and get out quieter now; what’s more, the of being redeveloped. system seemed to work as many of town, the cheap-jacks were often streets are cleaner and there is Rugby came alive on market day farmers left with either more money very vocal in touting their wares at certainly less demand for tweed as farmers from surrounding areas or more livestock than they came bargain prices. jackets, caps, britches, leggings, brought livestock of all types in for with. Making fun of their own fly-by- and bow ties. There will, of course, sale. Sheep and cattle were herded Some livestock were sold night reputations, the cheap-jacks still be christenings, weddings, and through the streets going to or from privately and sometimes a passerby could be heard to shout, “We’re funerals—and, while Rugby is quite the market, and the disruption this could overhear the bartering: not here today and gone tomorrow; different from earlier times, it still caused to vehicular traffic—not to “How much do you want for the we’re here today and gone tonight.” has the famous Rugby School, and mention the consequent fouling of pigs, Cecil?” At some stalls, they engaged I would bet it will continue to be a the streets—was a continuing source “Ten pounds apiece.” in a form of Dutch auction by small town not far from anywhere. 18 The Meadoword • November 2012 The Pillows Group Meetings resume this month

The Meadows Pillows group surgery, or other cardiac procedures. resumed its meetings in October and A handcrafted pillow is more than just will continue to meet through March a simple gift; it represents the caring every Friday morning from 9:00 to concern and support of others… it 11:00 am.. says, “You are in our thoughts.” The group creates hundreds of Pillows needs your help. If you white pillows sporting red hearts have a couple of hours on Friday every year to give to heart patients at morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am, come Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where by and join us. You can help with they help provide therapeutic comfort. cutting, stuffing, and hand sewing. Many friends and neighbors, both For more information, please call here at The Meadows and elsewhere, the MCA at 377-2300. have benefitted from these small pillows following cardiac events,

Next Blood Drive December 6 • 7:00 am to 1:00 pm

Blood Platelet Drive… November 15 • 9:00 am–1:30 pm MCA Parking Lot

Pickup new CR TFN The Meadoword • November 2012 19

Koffee Klatsch returns this month Beginning with the doors open for coffee at 8:30 am November meeting, Koffee and the program begins at 9:00 2012-2013 Program Schedule Klatsch will be on the second am. This change will remain in Monday of the month. There is effect for the remainder of the The Meadows “U” Committee a new time change as well— 2012-2013 season. The MEADOWS “U” Has Something for You! All Meadows “U” seminars are held at The Meadows Community Center unless otherwise This month… noted. Seminars are free and open to Meadows residents and their friends Guest Speaker Sgt. Neil Scully Sarasota Sheriff’s Office “Getting to Know Sarasota” Sarasota and its surrounding area offers a bountiful collection of heritage, culture, sports, “Home Security, Identity Theft, and Scams” education, business, nature areas, and coastline. In the 2012-2013 Season, Meadows “U” continues with a second season of “A Kaleidoscope II on Sarasota.” This second series of Monday, November 12 • 9:00 am lectures, workshops, and discussions focuses on the many aspects of what Sarasota has Doors open at 8:30 for coffee, donuts, and bagels to offer. Meadows “U” welcoming new at 3:00 pm in the MCA Community Coming up… members to planning team Center. The planning team for It’s a great team and Monday, January 7—Larry Alexander, Sarasota Solid Meadows “U” is looking for men everyone has input and takes Waste, “Recycling—What do you put where? What are and women who are interested in responsibility for planning our and how do you dispose of hazardous materials?” helping plan our events for the events. If you have questions coming year. If you are interested or for more information, call Monday, February 11—Len Smally, MCA Manager, “The in learning more about the MCA Administrative Services Meadows road paving program” committee and what we do, please Coordinator Judy Egan at come to our next meeting of the 377-2300. season on Wednesday, November 7

VOLUNTEERS! Its Time To Prepare for All the Excitement at The Meadows Community Association You will not want to miss out on anything! If you are one of the MCA’s important volunteers, we WANT to stay in touch with you. Please UPDATE any changes or additions to your address, email, phone number, and whatever else needs updating Contact the MCA at 377-2300 or [email protected] 20 The Meadoword • November 2012 Practical must-haves—aprons, hand knit dishcloths, hanging dish towels, Craft Group pot holders, coasters, trivets, and guest Making new friends Teaser towels. and sharing ideas Microwave potato bags make microwaved potatoes taste like they were By Liz Barnett baked—without heating up the kitchen. Headline Gifts of all kinds Knits—hats, scarves, mittens, You are invited Byline fingerless gloves for golfers and teens to the MCA who text, water bottle carriers, and Yoga mat carriers. Annual Craft Baby booties, bonnets, blankets, bibs, and stuffed toys. Sale Kids—swirly, “twirly” hair ribbons and bows, headbands, wooden toys, After years of multi-tasking, many American Girl doll sweaters and of us have decided it’s time to make life accessories, cuddly stuffed toys, hats, easier and more fun, even though we still and mittens. want to accomplish a lot. Christmas items to brighten your holidays That’s one reason why we love The Meadows Craft Sale. In one stop, we can Decorations, ornaments, gift tags, find everything from practical necessities stocking stuffers, and hostess gifts will to upscale, boutique luxuries—all help simplify the Season. handcrafted and priced to sell. With Cards for all-purpose gently used treasures from Grandma’s Attic and an array of baked goods, there Printed greeting cards with 3-D is something for everyone at the sale. designs or intricate Iris folds will And, best of all, the proceeds are donated transform a greeting into a gift to be to local charities. treasured. Packs of blank cards with Sarasota scenes are perfect for hostess gifts or to Mark your calendars… use to write friends up north (since we are too polite to openly gloat about being Friday, November 9 in paradise). 1:00 to 5:00 pm And, here’s a handy time-management Saturday, November 10 tip: Stock up and clip birthday and an- 8:00 am to 3:00 pm niversary cards to your calendar on the pages of the month they’ll be sent. Our cards are half the price of comparable And, get out your cards—so you’ll save money as well as time. shopping lists… Baked goods that temp your taste buds There will be favorites from past sales and new items you don’t want to Cookies, biscotti, sweet breads, miss. Here are a few of the handmade muffins, cupcakes, tarts—packed in items you’ll find. just the right size to serve two. Many are Boutique crafts for style and function freezable; if you buy several, you’ll be ready for guests, late night cravings, and Jewelry—the prettiest, “sparkliest” nibbling on the way home. necklaces, bracelets, and pins that you’ll Treats for restricted diets taste find anywhere; our unique beads and good enough for anyone to enjoy. designs are sure to be conversation Gourmet nibbles—fudge, salty pieces. snacks, and nutty nibbles to temp your Reusable bridge tallies, decorated diet. with Dottie Barr’s adorable drawings are Grandma’s Attic is open for business! embellished in a different way for each set. We have an entire room of Purses and Totes—knitted, hand- treasures—all at bargain prices. woven, or appliqueed. For the newest And, that’s not all you will find. Join trend, the up-cycled “candy wrapper” your friends and neighbors at the MCA purses are perfect to give you a young- community Center for all the fun on at-heart look or to give to anyone age 13 Friday, November 9 from 1:00 to 5:00 to 33. pm and Saturday, November 10 from Tyvek wallets—paper-thin and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. super-strong in a variety of patterns; they’re great for anyone to tuck into a pocket for sports, the beach, or an Do good by evening out. Household goods for form and function shopping— For the table—placemats, napkins, local charities napkin rings, and table runners. Don’t miss the coordinated sets in fall fabrics will benefit! with a cute tribe of Indians to hold place cards.

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By John and Susan Turner— Committee Cochairpersons Photos by Jim Young

RIGHT—BEST KEPT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME The home of David and Nancy Bowman at 3902 Stable Lane was awarded FIRST PLACE for Best Kept Single-Family Home in this fall’s judging. A stately oak presides over the beautifully sculptured grounds with viburnum, palms, and crepe myrtle. The ground cover follows the driveway on both sides to the entrance. The Bowmans were presented with a certificate and award at the October Assembly of Property Onwers meeting.

LEFT—BEST KEPT SINGLE FAMILY-HOME RUNNER UP Runner Up in the Single-Family Home category went to John and Susan Bowditch of 417 Downham Meadow. Many palms surround the property, enhanced by a paver driveway and walkway. Small shrubs, Bird of Paradise, and decorative rock lead to the entrance.

RIGHT—BEST KEPT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION ENTRANCE The Villa Majora Condominium Association received First Place for Best Kept Condominium Entrance this fall. The sign is flanked by poplar trees with ornamental grasses, vinca, croton, and potato vine surrounding the area. Association Treasurer Mary Sego accepted the certificate and award at the October Assembly meeting. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT—Association Board member Sam Fernando and Treasurer Mary Sego.

LEFT—BEST KEPT CONDOMINIUM ENTRANCE RUNNER UP Chanteclaire Condominium Association received the award for Best Kept Condominium Entrance Runner Up. The center island of the entrance is accented with a large palm and pine tree surrounded by shrubs and pentas. Each side of the entrance has triple date palms, with Ti Plant, croton, ixora and ilex shilling. Robert Donatti, President, accepted the award at the October Assembly Meeting. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT—Association Vice President and Chairperson of the Landscape Committee Loren Epler, Committee member Nancy Kuzas, and Association President Robert Donetti. 22 The Meadoword • November 2012 What’s that name again? Ever wondered about the unique names in The Meadows? Many Meadows neighborhoods have “sister communities” in England By Marvin Glusman—MCA Board Director Chances are, you may live in… The Meadows was developed by Taylor Woodrow, an English construction company, and many of our associations were named after English towns and villages. I “Googled” a few of them and here’s what I found about the real or mythical origins.

Scarborough Commons Scarborough Spa was born and a book published in 1660 brought Namesake of Scarborough numerous visitors—the spa became in Yorkshire, England England’s first seaside resort. The Scarborough, located on Grand Hotel, opened in 1845 and the North Sea coast, is a town in completed in 1867, was one of the North Yorkshire, England. People largest in the world, boasting 4 from the region are known as towers, 12 floors, 52 chimneys, and Scarborians. 365 bedrooms. The Scarborough- Comprising a new town that York railway in 1845 increased the rises steeply from 10 to 230 feet number of tourists. above the harbor to the limestone Scarborough, with its history cliffs and an old town that hugs the harbor, Scarborough—with a temperate climate— is a favorite tourist destination and the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast. It also supports thriving business, fishing, and growing digital and creative industries. Its greatest geographical feature is the 11th Century ruins of Scarborough Castle that stands above the rocky promontory rising high above the North Sea. According to urban myth, a Viking raider, Thorgils Skarthi, founded the town in 966 AD, although no archaeological evidence supports Photo credit—Wikipedia.com this claim. The town fell under different rule several times over the of struggle, suffered from war once centuries, including the Romans again when World War I German and the Saxons. Following the warships bombarded the town, English Civil War of the 1640s, leaving the British in shock. The much of the city was left in ruins. area made history again 1993 when During the Middle Ages, a a portion of the Holbeck Hall Hotel royal charter in 1253 established and its gardens slid into the sea a six-week trading festival— from a landslide. Scarborough Fair—from mid- Today, Scarborough is a August through the end of Yorkshire “renaissance town,” and September that drew merchants winner of a 2008 British award throughout Europe. This fair, for the most enterprising town and which continued for 500 years, the 2008-2009 European award was the subject of Simon and for the most creative and inspiring Garfunkel’s 1972 song release, entrepreneurship initiative. Scarborough Fair. Information source: Wikipedia at http:// When an acidic stream of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough,_ water was found running from North_Yorkshire. the cliffs south of town, the The Meadoword • November 2012 23 News from The By Doug Domino—General Manager Meadows Country Club

November/December Events Golf November 1— 9 Hole LGA Opening Luncheon November 6— 18 Hole LGA Opening Luncheon November 11, 12:30 pm— NFL Couples Tournament November 17, 11:00 am— Men’s Turkey Shoot December 2— Couples Holiday Classic December 4— 18 Hole LGA Holiday Classic December 6— 9 Hole LGA President’s Cup December 8— Men’s Holiday Classic December 13— 9 Hole LGA Holiday Luncheon Tennis November 3 and 4— Battle of the Club Champions December 4— Ladies Ho Ho Ho RR and Dinner December 15— Tennis Holiday Mixer Call The Tennis Pro Shop for Information 378-5265 Dining & Social Fall is Upon Us Thursday, November 1 & December 6, 6:00 pm—Bingo in The Regency Room TMCC gears up for the “Season” with new Saturday, November 3—Mediterranean Night in The Regency Room Reservations from 5:30 pm membership opportunities Saturday, November 10,— Variety Show, Cocktails at 5:30 pm; dinner at 6:00 pm Tuesday, November 13 & December 11, 5:30 pm— Trivia in the Regency Room When I lived up north, I could tell If you are 58 or younger, do we Saturday, November 17— Welcome Back Dinner Dance; cocktails at 6:00 pm; it was November because the trees have a deal for you! dinner at 7:00 pm. Jackets for gentlemen Thursday, November 22— Thanksgiving Buffet, noon to 8:00 pm;13 and older. all had turned colors. In Sarasota, I Jackets for gentlemen can tell because I have to leave five We also have a fantastic new Tuesday, November 27— Seafood Buffet. Reservations from 6:00 pm minutes earlier to get to work because membership opportunity for prospec- Saturday, December 1, 6:00 pm - Holiday Social of the increased traffic. tive members who are 58 years of age Call for Reservations 378-2135 From what the newspapers and our and younger. Many of this age group Activities realtor friends are saying, the increased of mostly year-round residents do not Every Monday (excluding holidays), 5:00 to 8:00 pm—Game Night In The Member’s traffic this year will include a greater have the same leisure time to enjoy a Lounge and Centre Court Lounge • $5.00 Cheese Pizza (Toppings Extra) • Join your number of people looking to make country club experience, but they may friends—play a Board Game, Ping Pong, Pool, or just order a pizza have a drink and watch the action • Children are welcome on this special night! Sarasota their winter home. We are told still be interested in playing golf and there is increased interest in short-term tennis, and enjoying other amenities— rentals and the sale of real estate has albeit, on a less-frequent basis. So, the increased substantially. Both factors Club decided to aggressively pursue are great news for The Meadows this group with very attractive pricing. Country Club since new residents are a A single individual under the age prime source of new members. of 55 is able to join the Club with TMCC offers a variety of memberships full access to all the Club’s amenities for new homeowners and and dues of $100 per month, plus the seasonal renters service fee, which averages $21.20 per month. The Meadows Country Club has Family membership in this age many opportunities for new home- category is $125 monthly dues and an owners and visitors to get acquainted average monthly service charge of $27. with all the club has to offer. The club’s goal is to bring in this When homeowners purchase new group with the hope they will become homes in the area and are not currently entrenched in the Club and eventually members of the Club, we give them become full equity members. In the up to two free months of full-access meantime this group can bring a new membership and assign an existing dimension to the Club as well as a member to “buddy” with them to financial contribution. ensure they are getting the most from But, whether or not you are a their Trial Membership. current member of The Meadows For renters, we offer one-, Country Club, you benefit from the two-, and three-month Seasonal Club membership growth. When Memberships with different prices the Club is strong, it strengthens the depending on what Club privileges community and helps ensure that they want and the duration of time they your property values remain strong. will be here. And, if you are not quite ready for Both the Trial and Seasonal membership, you can always play a memberships are great ways to get round of golf on either the Highlands to know the Club and our fantastic or Groves golf courses. The revenue members and staff. We believe that from the public play helps pay for the once people make friends here and Club’s expenses and enables us to keep enjoy the amenities, they will want to our membership dues some of the most remain in some membership category. reasonable in the area. If you are a new homeowner or I wish all of the residents of seasonal renter—or know someone The Meadows Community and who is—please call Glenda Bachner their extended families a Happy in the Club membership office at Thanksgiving and to our Veterans on 378-5957 to find out about our Veterans Day, a heartfelt thank you. membership opportunities. God Bless our great nation and those who have served it. 24 The Meadoword • November 2012 2nd Annual ACHIEVA Reindeer Trot Information provided by the Educaiton Foundation of Sarasota County

Lace up your running shoes Think this sounds like fun and you want and get trottin’ at the 2nd Annual to get trottin’? Achieva Reindeer Trot 5K/10K Run/ Walk in December. If you can’t trot, Entry fees include 5K at $25; 10K, you can walk—or you can just watch $40; and Dog Walk, $10. Kids under everybody else. age 18 are $10. You can register online The event is scheduled for and make a payment through PayPal or December 1 at Payne Park, located at print a downloadable form and return 2050 Adams Lane in Sarasota. Start with your check payable to ACHIEVA time is 8:30 am. CREDIT UNION c/o of Emily This family-friendly event is FREE Williams, Achieva Credit Union, 3000 to attend, and all the proceeds will Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239. benefit Sarasota County classrooms. (You can also drop it off at the nearest Along with the run/walk, there will ACHIEVA CREDIT UNION.) be food, drinks, music, raffles, kids Registration forms, Rules and events, local merchants, and even Regulations, and information about photos with Santa. It’s a fun time for sponsorships, and more are all participants and spectators alike! available on Achieva’s Website at NEW THIS YEAR—bring http://www.achievacu.com/personal/ your pets and be home.aspx. Just click the Reindeer a part of the 1st Trot icon and it will take you where Annual Dog you need to go. Please register for Walk! Your dog sponsorships by November 16. will receive Questions? a doggie goody bag just for participating as well as a photo with Contact Chelsey Wilson, Santa. Dogs begin their walk at 8:45 727-431-7362 or Emily Williams, am. And, don’t forget to dress your 941-907-4094. pooch in his holiday best!

Friday, November 9 • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Saturday, November 10 • 8:00 am–3:00 pm The MCA Community Center • 2004 Longmeadow Gifts for all ages Filatura DiCrosa scarves • “Candy Wrapper” Purses Paper-thin Tyvek Wallets • Soft Sunglass Cases in Prints of all kinds Fancy “Bling,” Crystal, and other Jewelry Afghans, Shawls, Hats, Slippers, and Mittons • Pillows Wreaths • Tree Ornaments • Baked Goods and Gourmet Nibbles Knitted Dish Clothes, Kitchen, and Party Items Coasters, Water Bottle Holders, and Wine Cork Trivets Bulletin Boards and Walker Bags Bears • Dolls and “American Girl” Items Stuffed Toys Gift Tags and Bags Grandma’s Attic—Full of Favorite Treasures! Proceeds go to support local charities The Meadoword • November 2012 25 Sarasota Craft Show Artists across the nationa exhibit at Robarts Arena juried show

The Sarasota Craft Show public locations for cities of Tampa returns to the Robarts Arena in and St. Petersburg, the University Sarasota from November 30 of Central Florida, and HARTline’s through December 2. Now in its University Area Transit Center. 20th year, this juried event features Texas-based ceramist Debra outstanding works in ceramics, Steidel’s award-winning porcelain, decorative fiber, glass, jewelry, features one-of-a-kind lidded leather, metal, mixed-media, paper, vessels coated in crystalline glaze wearable art, wood, painting, with hand-sculpted porcelain lids photography, and sculpture by more finished in bronze-looking metallic than 125 artists, among them, four glaze. nationally acclaimed artists—wood Thomas Turner, a top national turner Michael Mode, ceramist jewelry artist from Michigan, has Debra Steidel, jeweler Thomas designed award-winning art for Turner, and Tampa-based glass artist more than 30 years. Turner was Susan Gott. head of the jewelry department and Gott has worked in glass for 30 instructor at the Kalamazoo Institute years, specializing in mythological, of Arts in Michigan for more than symbolic, and philosophic inspired 20 years. cast glass sculptures. Her work The New England-based artist appears in major galleries, private Michael Mode has turned wood and corporate collections, and since 1975. Mode worked on guitar bodies and found a way to turn scrap mahogany, ebony, and rosewood on his lathe into intricate inlaid stools, bowls and other items. The show runs Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, December 2 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tickets are $9 a day for regular admittance; $8, seniors; $5, students; and $12, three-day pass. Children under 10 are free. Robarts Arena is located at 3000 Ringling Boulevard in Sarasota. All parking is free. For directions or more information about the venue, call 355-9161. For more information about the event, call 800-834-9437 or visit http://www. sarasotacraftshow.com

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On November 3 from 11:00 am “fur”-ever homes. to 3:00 pm, the Humane Society Greenbrook Adventure Park is As part of a statewide effort to For Education” 5K Walk/Run as at Lakewood Ranch will host located at 13400 Adventure Place raise college funds for Florida’s a runner, walker, volunteer, or the “Dog Days Of Autumn” at in Lakewood Ranch just off SR 70, deserving low-income youth, Take sponsor, call 358-4407 or visit Greenbrook Adventure Park in east of I-75. Stock in Children of Manatee http://www.strides4tampabay.com. Lakewood Ranch, featuring fun, Proceeds from “Dog Days of and Sarasota Counties partnered About Take Stock in Children food, adoptable animals from Autumn” will benefit the Humane to host the 2nd Annual “Strides area rescues throughout Sarasota Society of Lakewood Ranch and all For Education” 5K Walk/Run on Take Stock in Children of and Manatee Counties, and more its programs. The event has been Saturday, December 8, 9:00 am, at Manatee and Sarasota Counties than 100 artists, craftsmen, and generously sponsored by Stanley New College. currently serve more than 400 pet-related product vendors, and Steemer, AccessLWR.com. The Walk/Run is open to all students in grades 6-12 annually. services. The event, which expects About HSLWR individuals, families, companies Take Stock in Children is a to draw between 5,000 and 6,000 and local organizations and will 501(c)(3) non-profit organization visitors from the Suncoast Region, Humane Society at Lakewood feature family-friendly activities, with a solid 17-year history, in will benefit the Lakewood Ranch Ranch, founded in 2010, is a no-kill, giveaways, and much more. partnership with more than 800 Humane Society. charitable animal welfare nonprofit Registration for the Walk/Run is public schools throughout 67 The 2nd Annual Hot Dog with a mission to save and “re- $25 a person. counties in Florida, of providing Culinary Cook-Off returns, home” at-risk animals, particularly The organization is aiming for educational support and college featuring area “teams” from those targeted for euthanasia 10,000 participants statewide as scholarships for more than 18,000 local groups and businesses who because of over-population. a part of this annual effort. Take low-income and deserving Florida muster their creativity to vie for Serving eastern Manatee County Stock in Children is also seeking youth. It is the only scholarship the bragging rights of “Best Hot and northeastern Sarasota County participants, volunteers, and mentoring program with a high Dog in Lakewood Ranch.” Last areas, programs include shelter sponsors for the statewide effort. school graduation rate of 92 year’s winner, Michael Saunders and adoption, human education, As an official Walk/Run sponsor, percent in Florida. Students Real Estate, will defend the title food bank, referral, and resources. you can join a host of major pledge to meet with mentors, keep to the “traveling trophy.” The The facility collaborates closely companies—like AT&T, Comcast, a minimum grade point average “dog creations,” judged by local with other area shelter and rescue and USF—who support the mission of 2.5, and remain drug and celebrities, will be available for organizations, most notably to help students achieve their crime free. To learn more about purchase. Sarasota & Manatee County college dreams. All proceeds will Take Stock in Children, call 888- New this year is the inaugural Animal Services, to mitigate their benefit Take Stock in Children. 322-4673 or visit http://www. “March Of The Furry Paws”—a euthanasia rates. The organization To participate in the “Strides takestockinchildren.org. benefit “fun walk” for humans with has one paid staff person and and without furry friends. Walkers more than 170 volunteers. The 2nd can expect fun stations and “Burma Chance Boutique and consignment Shave-esque” billboards along the shop is managed and operated way. entirely by volunteers for the In the first-ever“AdoptionFest,” exclusive benefit of HSLWR. For area animal rescue welfare groups information, call 361-1071 or throughout Sarasota and Manatee 361-1038, email [email protected], Counties will bring their most visit http://www hslwr.org. adoptable animals to help find their

The Racing Dog Rescue Project Sarasota organization hosts 19th Annual Homecoming Picnic to benefit retired Greyhounds Provided by the Racing Dog Rescue Project

The Racing Dog Rescue while you enjoy the day. Come Project of Sarasota is a completely early and have breakfast and stay volunteer effort to rescue retired for a BBQ lunch—both available greyhounds, once their racing for purchase. Activities include days are over, and find them good vendors, a silent auction, and homes. raffles with some great prizes. On November 10 from 10:00 All spayed and neutered am to 2:00 pm, the group will host Greyhounds are also welcome— its annual picnic at Sun-n-Fun Park but Greyhounds only; no other in Sarasota, located on Fruitville pets allowed. All dogs must be Road one mile east of I-75. leashed—no flexi-leashes, please. The event is open FREE to all All proceeds from the picnic animal-loving friends and families, will go directly to the care and Greyhound lovers, and curiosity feeding of these beautiful animals seekers. It’s a chance to learn while they wait for their new more about these beautiful dogs homes. The Meadoword • November 2012 27 Local Jewish Pierian Spring Volunteers Matter Federation Hosts Academy offers ITNSarasota use the value of your car to open your Community-Wide Free Public Be in the driver’s seat own Personal Transportation Account or an account for someone else… can’t The number of member riders wait to get back on the road again. Israel @ 65 Lecture Series grows faster at ITNSarasota than You can also donate vehicles Celebration Pierian Spring Academy is a not- the volunteers—the heart and soul to ITNSarasota and receive a tax for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation. Its of the organization. You can help deduction. For more information call Beginning this month, the operating expenses are covered by make it possible for someone to visit Pat Koerner or Caroline Chambliss at Jewish Federation of Sarasota- tuition fees for regular fall, winter, a friend or relative, get to a medical 364-7530. Manatee (JFSM) presents a 15-month and spring courses, supplemented by appointment, or buy groceries, by celebration of the 65th Anniversary of student and faculty donations, and being a much needed volunteer! Your “Make a Difference” the State of Israel. The event highlights friends of the organization. small donation of time will open new educational, cultural, technological, Its free fall lecture series, which worlds for those who can no longer Volunteer Fair and medical contributions that Israel runs through December, allows drive and amaze you how wonderful Organizations face a shortage of has made to our world in the last 65 students to meet the adult academic friendships and relationships can form volunteers while many people would years. program faculty. Lectures are out on the road. To volunteer, call like to volunteer but just don’t know • November 11, 2:00 pm—The Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4:00 pm, in Pilgrim Caroline Chambliss, 364-7529 or email where the need is. The “Make a Israel Defense Forces Quartet Hall at Plymouth Harbor (700 John [email protected]. Difference” Volunteer Fair brings them performs in the Beatrice Friedman Ringling Boulevard west of the Theater. Free; limited seating. Ringling Bridge). Seating is limited “Gift” a ride together in a setting where non-profit and service organizations can showcase • December 12—Brigitte Gabriel, (call 361-7252 for availability). Free Providing ride for individuals adds their work and prospective volunteers leading expert on global Islamic parking available. Schedule subject to mobility and freedom and helps make can talk with representatives and sign- terrorism, lectures. change; check http://www.PSAsrq.org. almost anything possible. But, there up to help their favorite organization • January 27, noon to 6:00 • November 6—“World War II, are also other ways to give rides, too. right on the spot. pm—“We Love Israel Street Fair Brilliance, Blunders and Breaks: “Gifting rides” to a member’s account On November 8 from 1:00 to 4:00 and Marketplace” at Robarts Arena How Wars are Won,” speaker George is the perfect gift for a birthday, pm, LunchWithLeaders, a non-profit features food, entertainment, an Israeli Stassa Christmas, Hanukkah, or any time at leadership initiative, will sponsor the marketplace, and activities for all ages. • November 13—“Is the United all! To gift a ride to an ITNSarasota “Make a Difference” Volunteer Fair at • February 11—Jihad in America 2: States Going Bankrupt?” speaker member in your life, call Pat Koerner Keiser University, located at 6151 Lake The Grave Deception; Steve Emerson, Ayse Somersan or Caroline Chambliss at 364-7530. Osprey Drive in Sarasota. More than executive director of The Investigative • November 27—“Genius Project on Terrorism, screens his new Dissipated: Oscar Wilde’s Final Trade or donate your vehicle 40 non-profit organizations will share what their organizations are about and film. Years,” speaker Phyllis Jaffe And, there are still more ways to invite volunteers to help in activities of For more information about JFSM, • December 4—“From Horsepower make those rides possible for others. If interest to them. Details are available call 371-4546 or visit http://www. to Trademark: Two American you or a loved one can no longer drive, at http://www.lunchwithleaders.org. jfedsrq.org. Writers and a Baby,” speaker Pablo make your unused vehicle mobile and Brescia

28 Good HealthThe Meadoword • November 2012

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Home Instead Senior Care® Complimentary lunch from Der of Sarasota continues its free Dutchman will be provided, as well workshops on Alzheimer’s and as free daycare for families and other dementias. The series free valet parking. Registration is is called “CARE: Changing required. Aging through Research and On November 6, “Techniques EducationSM.” to Handle Challenging The program offers a personal Behaviors” deals with the approach to help families who challenging behaviors that may care for seniors with Alzheimer’s be displayed by those with disease at home—where 60 to Alzheimer’s or other dementias. 70 percent live, according to the You will learn techniques to help Alzheimer’s Association. handle the behaviors and be able According to Home Instead to determine what techniques work Senior Care of Sarasota co- best to manage different types of owner Sharon Anderson, BSN, behaviors. the training they offer is the same November 13, “Activities to level of training their professional Encourage Engagement” discusses caregivers receive.” The CARE the benefits of staying active for a approach was developed by top person with Alzheimer’s disease experts in Alzheimer’s disease. or other dementias. You will learn The workshops are held on about three types of activities—for Tuesdays at Arden Courts located mind, body, and soul. You’ll at 5509 Swift Road in Sarasota also discover various techniques from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. to encourage your loved one to engage in activities that are suitable for late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. For more information or to register, contact the Home Instead Senior Care office at 951-2242 or http://HomeInstead.com/256/ Alzheimers. For additional information about the free workshop series and other resources, visit http://www. HelpforAlzheimersFamilies.com to engage in an e-learning course. The local Home Instead Senior Care franchise is independently owned by Chrystal Pruitt, RN and Sharon Anderson, BSN. Their combined degrees and background in critical care, cardiac nursing, and business administration provide a unique and experienced perspective in assisting the community’s seniors.

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Wondering where your next program has no paid employees and the mayors of Bradenton, Longboat meal is coming from is something no expenses for offices or storage Key, Palmetto, Sarasota, and Venice most of us never have to worry spaces. Everything collected is given as well as Chairs of the Manatee about. But, for many in Sarasota and away free to those in need in the County Commission, North Port Manatee counties, it’s a constant local communities. Even the smallest Commission, and Sarasota County concern. There is an immediate need contribution will help feed the Commission. The Mayors’ Feed the in our own hungry. Hungry Program celebrates its 25th communities Since year by making this year’s food driver and we need its meager the biggest yet. your help— beginnings . For more information about right now— in 1987, the the program, visit http://www. more than ever Mayor’s mayorsfeedthehungry.org. before. Feed the The Hungry Meadows will Program has participate collected again this year and by placing distributed collection boxes more than in the lobby. 200 tons The boxes will of food be dropped off and more at the MCA Community Center the than $2,000,000 in food gift cards to first part of November and picked the hungry in Sarasota and Manatee up in mid-November. The food you counties. contribute will be given free to food Last year the generosity of the pantries throughout Manatee and community provided more than Sarasota counties. 14,000 meals—more than 35 percent Please donate freely! The went to children; more than 16 Program needs food items like percent, the handicapped; and more canned goods, boxed and dry than 15 percent, the elderly. Still, goods, and goods stored in plastic more than 40,000 requests were containers. No perishable goods left unfilled! The Program already please! knows the need this year will be even You can also make a monetary greater because of current economic donation to the Program. The conditions. Mayor’s Feed the Hungry Program The program was implemented is an all-volunteer, so your money by former Sarasota mayor Fredd goes to feed the hungry! The Adkins and endorsed this year by THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 800 N. Beneva Road 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Pancakes (All You Can Eat) with Eggs, Sausage, Orange Juice and Coffee $5.00 per Person – Ages 7 and Over $2.00 per Person – Ages 3-7 Children Under Age 3 Free Please Come — Bring Your Friends and Neighbors

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Four bestselling authors 2012-2013 Jewish Book Festival. and former senior advisor to bestselling author and screenwriter will participate in The Jewish The lineup includes Lloyd Eliot Spitzer (former governor Delia Ephron on March 3, 2013. Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s Constantine, bestselling author of New York) on November The authors will speak about a 14; comedian, author, and Food range of topics from politics to Network programming executive comedy. All events are at the Jeff Oliver on December 18; Beatrice Friedman Theater, 582 master chef and author Giuliano McIntosh Road in Sarasota. Hazan on January 14, 2013; New To purchase tickets, visit http:// York Times bestselling author Rich www.jfedsrq.org or call 371-4546, Cohen on February 13, 2013; and ext. 119. Florida Studio Theatre Announces 2012-2013 Mainstage Florida Studio Theatre opens Columnist follows in the Keating. it 2012-2013 Mainstage Season on The play is about the life and November 2 and runs through May indulgence of Joseph Alsop—once 19 at the Keating and new Gompertz the most prolific political writer of Stages in downtown Sarasota. the 1960s—based on the true events Smokey Joe’s Café opens in the of his life. Keating Theatre. This musical revue Closing out the season in by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller the new Gompertz Theatre is the celebrating the music that helped Florida premiere of In The Book Of change the face of the American by John Walch. The play is inspired music scene with songs like Kansas by The Book of Ruth. It tells of two City, On Broadway, Jailhouse Rock, women—an army lieutenant and her and Stand by Me along with dance Afghan translator—who return to numbers and hilarious routines. Mississippi after the death of both The regional premiere of their husbands in the war. And, life The Best Of Enemies by Mark as they know it begins to unravel. St. Germain opens in the new Single tickets range from $19 Gompertz Theatre. Inspired by a to $40 for regular performances. A true story in 1971, a high-ranking subscription to all four plays ranges member of the Ku Klux Klan is from $39-$61. pitted against an African-American To purchase a subscription to Civil Rights activist over the all four plays, visit http://www. desegregation of schools. floridastudiotheatre.org or call the The regional premiere of The box office at 366-9000. 2012-2013 Munchtime Musicales Series Free lunchtime series showcases different styles of music by outstanding regional artists

The 2012-2013 Munchtime roles with Sarasota Opera and often Musicales free concert series season, go on to successful careers with opera presented by the Sarasota Concert companies around the world. The Association (SCA), opens on November Mike Markaverich Trio wraps up the 14 with pianist Sylvia Reynolds concert series on April 17, 2013 with Eckes, a professor emerita of piano Markaverich on piano, Ernie Williford at Ohio University. Vocalist Mindy on bass and Johnny Moore on drums Simmons, performs on December 12, performing standards by the Gershwins, singing familiar standards as well as Rodgers, and Hart, Cole Porter, Duke songs of her own composition with an Ellington, and more. uplifting and hopeful view of life and The performances are at noon at the human relations. The Sarasota String Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, Quartet, featuring principal musicians 709 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. and concert masters from the Sarasota Seating is open; no reservations taken. Orchestra performs on January 16, For more information about Munchtime 2013, Violinists Dan Jordan and Musicales, call 351-7467 or visit http:// Chong-Yon Hong and harpist Cheryl www.scasarasota.org. Losey, all accomplished musicians with For 68 years, SCA also has the Sarasota Orchestra who perform presented its acclaimed Great together regularly as a trio, perform Performers Series at the Van Wezel on February 20, 2013. On March 20, Performing Arts Center, featuring some 2013, Studio Artists from the Sarasota of the world’s finest classical music at Opera perform—emerging artists affordable prices. who cover principal and supporting 34 The Meadoword • November 2012 AROUND THE TOWN • October 2012

All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Choreographers and Backstage insights with Iain watercolorist. Materials list available online. Instructor to rentals. For more information, email CrosleyEstate@ Second Wednesday each month, 8:30 am—The Webb and Jean Weidner at DWB. $35 prepayment. Carolyn Merenda. Members $80; nonmembers $100. MyManatee.org or call 941-722-3244. Call the DWB Event Line 544-7612 or visit http://www. Register online at http://www.sely.org. Guild Meets at the All Children’s Out-patient Care Center designingwomenboutique.org. November 2, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm—Art in the REALIZE BRADENTON! on Clark Road at Rand Boulevard thru May. Meetings November 29, 6:30 to 8:30 pm—Designed to Give: Digital Age. Create multimedia art from photographs will resume in the fall of 2012. New members welcome. Realize Bradenton is a non-profit organization that “Designing Daughters Cocktail Reception and using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Instructor Bob Fink. builds community and promotes economic development For more information, contact Membership Chair Kay Runway Show” Planettogs International Fashions. $35 Members: $35; nonmembers $50. Register online at through collaborative events, partnerships, and Aidlin at 924-9641. prepayment. Call the DWB Event Line 544-7612 or visit http://www.selby.org. interactive strategies. Their mission is to help make Guild members volunteer their time to raise funds for http://www.designingwomenboutique.org. November 2, 9, and 16, 9:00 to 10:00 am—Yoga in downtown Bradenton one of the best riverfront the All Children’s Outpatient Care Centers in Sarasota November 30, 6:30 to 8:30 pm—Designed to Give: the Gardens. Learn simple principles of design and communities in the country. For more information, visit and Lakewood Ranch as well as the main hospital in St. “Winter Wonderland” 10th Anniversary Gala & Style technique in this 3-day workshop, using your choice of http://www.RealizeBradenton.com. Show with cocktails at 5:30 and dinner at 6:30 and style Petersburg. medium. Materials list online. Instructor Kevin Costello. ARTCENTER MANATEE show and auction $250 prepayment. For details and Members $100; nonmembers $125. Register online at Asolo Repertory Theatre tickets, call the DWB Event Line 544-7612 or visit http:// http:..www.selby.org. Manatee County’s premiere visual arts center features www.designingwomenboutique.org. November 5, 12, 19, and 26, 9:00 to 10:00 am—Yoga the artwork of local, state, and national artists. 2012-2013 SEASON Most months—Salon Series Events include in the Gardens for beginners to advanced students with Exhibitions change monthly in the three large galleries; November 16–December 22—with 1776. Music and interesting talks, box lunches, and mini fashion shows. an emphasis on alignment. Relaxation and breathing public always welcome to opening receptions to preview lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Check DWB for event schedules and topics. Designing techniques. Instructor Nancy Zampella. Members work and meet artists. Located at 209 Ninth Street West Thru November 18—William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Women Boutique. $16.00 (prepayment required) $55.00; nonmembers $75.00. Register online at http:.. in Bradenton. For more information, call Peggy Haynes Night,presented by the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for includes lecture and lunch. DWB Event Line www.selby.org. at 941-746-2862 or email [email protected]. Actor Training at the Cook Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami 941-544-7612. Order online. November 5, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm—Festive Holiday November 3, 1:00 to 2:00 pm—African Art with Trail in Sarasota. For ticket information, call 351-8000. Designing Women Boutique’ is a 501(c)(3) charitable Entertaining. Executive Chef Paul Mattison at his Eleanor Merritt. Historical survey of the lives and The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training is a organization. Its mission is to meaningfully grow funding Mattison’s Forty-One location on route 41, just ½ mile works of African American Artists from the 19th to the three-year Masters of Fine Arts graduate program. For for the community’s arts and human services through south of Stickney Pt/Clark Road for demonstration on 20th Centuries. How minority artists worked outside more information, visit http://www.asolo.org. innovative marketing of unique couture apparel and fine easy yet Festive Holiday. Members $45; nonmembers “mainstream art” to develop their own concepts and $55. Register online images. Congregation For Humanistic Judaism home furnishings, and estate liquidation. Vsit http://www. designingwomenboutique.org. November 6, 13, and 20, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm— November 16, 7:00 to 9:00 pm—Girls Night Out: High Holy Day Services. Reservations are required. Intermediate Watercolor. Focuses on demonstrations Textured Earrings with Clara Ricker. Supplies, beer Call 929-7771. Florida Studio Theatre and a variety of watercolor techniques. Materials list (or byob) & light snacks included. $30 includes 2 pairs of • November 3 10:30 am—”Choosing Life.” The available. Instructor Carolyn Merenda. Members $80.00; copper earring or upgrade to 1 silver 1 copper for $15. Kristallnacht service’s speaker is the son of Tuvia Bielski, 2012-2013 SEASON nonmembers $100.00. Register online. November 17, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—Pottery Sale. partisan commander and guiding light of the Bielski Thru January 3—Smokey Joe’s Cafe in the Keating November 6, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm—Potting & CLASSES—Adult classes include drawing and painting, Otriad, a group of resistance fighters who escaped the Theatre, a musical revue celebrating the music of Jerry Mounting Orchids. Give your treasured plants a new pastels, painting on silk, pottery, jewelry design, digital Nazis and lived in the Belorussian forests for three years. Leiber and Mike Stoller. For ticket information call lease. Bring an orchid to repot for an additional fee; photography, and much more. After school programs In 2009 Tuvia’s story was the focus of the major movie 366-9000 or visit http://www.floridastudiotheatre.org. $10 average potting fee, depending on size of plant.. are for ages 6-10; summer camps, ages 4-15. For more Defiance. Thru January 13—“Let’s Twist Again” with the Instructor Angel Lara. Members $35; nonmembers $45. information, visit http://www.artcentermanatee.org. • November 16, 7:30 pm—“The Election 2012: Why Wanderers in the Goldstein Cabaret. November 8, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm—Circle of Life and How It Matters” with Dr. Susan A. MacManus. Bracelet. Basic bead stringing using recycled beads BRADENTON MARAUDERS HOME GAMES at For the last six election cycles. A political analyst for Known as Sarasota’s Contemporary Theatre, Florida from old bracelets and necklaces, buttons, charms, and McKECHNIE FIELD WFLA-TV and author, she has appeared on every major Studio Theatre started in 1973 as a small touring other meaningful titems. Print materials list available Returns next spring company traveling to places like migrant camps and broadcast, cable TV, and radio network. online. $15 material fee. Instructor Marilynn Shelley. Check Schedule at http://www.milb.com and select prisons. The company presents contemporary theatre Members $30; nonmembers $45. CHJ meets at UNITY 3023 Proctor Rd. CHJ is a lay in three venues—the Keating Theatre, Goldstein Schedule from menu to view calendar. Click in-town congregation of people who celebrate and enjoy the November 12, 13, and 14, noon to 5:00 pm— games to view promotions. McKechnie Field is located at Cabaret, and the Gompertz Theatre. The Theatre is Academy of Botanical Art. Study botanical drawing or Jewish heritage. Families of mixed faith welcome; all committed to bringing afordable performing to a broad- 1611 9th Street West in Bradenton. are affirmed and respected—regardless of gender watercolor with a Master Botanical Artist and a team of based audience. For more information, http://www. Academy instructors. Work at your own pace following MANATEE PLAYERS orientation. Members identify with and value the history, Floridastudiotheatre.org, call 366-9000, or at the Box 2012- 2013 SEASON culture, and future of the Jewish people. For more instructor’s lesson plans. Beginners and those pursuing Office a certificate in botanical illustration. Instructor Olivia Thru November 11, Tuesday thru Thursday, 7:30 information.CHJ meets at Unity 3023 Proctor Road. pm; Friday and Saturday, 8:00 pm’ and Sunday, 2:00 All services and programs are open to the public at no Braida. Members $350; nonembers $375. Materials list G.WIZ Museum available; fee, $25. pm—Pump Boys and Dinettes Musical story of four charge. For more information about these events, call The G.Wiz Museum, located in the Blivas Science & men who work at a gas station and two women who 377-1003 or visit http://www.chj.Sarasota.org. November 17, 2:30 to 6:00 pm—Exposed: Behind Technology Center at 1001 Blvd of the Arts in Sarasota, the Scenes Photo Workshopt. With your camera, waitress at the “Double Cupp Diner,” located somewhere Crowley Museum and Nature Center is open Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and explore row upon row of worldclass live plant specimens between Frog Level and Smyrna, North Carolina. Sunday, non to 5:00 pm. FAB LAB is closed Monday in Selby’s non-public greenhouses. Scheduled to Country rock/pop music genres performed on guitars, Saturdays, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—Old Myakka and Tuesday. Adults $15; seniors, students, and military capitalize on the changing light of sunset. Instructor piano, bass, and kitchen utensils. Farmer’s Market at Crowley, 16405 Myakka Road in $14; ages 3 to 16 $10; under 3 and G.Wiz members free. Daniel Perales. Members $40; nonembers $50. November 29 thru December 23, 7:00 pm—Forever Sarasota. Florida resident discount $1.00. For more information, November 27 and 28, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm—Zen Plaid: Plaid Tidings. A brand-new show that offers the No meeting in November—Sustainable Agriculture call 941-309-GWIZ (4949). Watercolor 2-Day Workshop. Become an best of FOREVER PLAID tied-up in a nifty package (monthly meeting) offers solutions to the issues “enlightened” artist while capturing Selby’s beautiful with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas facing today’s farming systems such as profitability, Glen Oaks Manor Annual Garage Sale orchids, birds, butterflies and more in Zen-like style. standards, like “Mr. Santa,” “Let It Snow” and “Have environmental soundness, and benefits for people and Saturday, November 10, 7:30 am to 1:00 pm—12th Materials list available. Instructor Deborah Ross. Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” that have all been communities. Street and Beneva. Huge sale. Everything you’re looking Members $100; nonmembers $120. “Plaid-erized,” our boys are back to do their Christmas COMING SOON—”Survival Games” instruction and for and much more! November 28, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm—Zen Watercolor Special. competition based on hit movie The Hunger Games; 2-Day Workshop. Materials list available. Instructor “Wine, Women, Wild—A ladies night out!”; in the For ticket information, call the box office at 48-5875 or Jazz Club of Sarasota Deborah Ross. Members $50; nonmembers $60. visit http://www.manateeplayers.com. The Manatee fall, the Harvest Festival”; and in December, the Sugar November 29, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm—Zen Watercolor Cane Harvest. Sundays, 3:00 to 5:30 pm—“Sunday Jam Sessions” Players at located at 102 12th Street West in Bradenton. 2-Day Workshop. Materials list available. Instructor For more information call 941-748-0111. The Crowley Museum and Nature Center offers nature at the Hotel Indigo, 1223 Boulevard of he Arts in Deborah Ross. Members $50; nonmembers $60. MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK walks and tours historic pioneer museum and buildings, Sarasota. $5 guests.Call Hotel Indigo at 487-3818 or LITTLE SPROUTS and Childrens’ Discovery Path. The park is located contact the Jazz Club of Sarasota at 366-1552. Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; Thru December, 10:30 to 11:30 am—A fun, interactive second and fourth Saturdays, 10:00 am to 4:30 at 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota is open January The Jazz Club of Sarasota, founded in 1980 with program for preschoolers and their caregivers. Learn through April—Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 am to a current membership of 650, offers more than 80 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. about the animals and plants they call home in the Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, 4th of 4:00 pm. Admission is $7.00 adults and $3.00, ages concerts and lectures annually. and presents the Gardens. Includes story-time, lawn games, nature five to 12; under 5, free. Family admission reduced to July, Labor Day weekend, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Sarasota Jazz Festival, one of the major US jazz themed arts & crafts, and snack. Rain or shine! weekend, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Primarily $10.00, every Sunday (up to 4 people). All proceeds festivals. The Club grants five to eight scholarships Reservations not required. Members and children, free; benefit CMNC. For more information go to http://www. handicapped accessible, but due to the historic nature annually to high school and college students serious non-members adults, $17.00. Call Jeannie Perales, 366- cmncfl.org. of some buildings, visitors may be offered an alternative about studying jazz and, over the 30-plus years,, has 5731, extension 237, [email protected]. experience. General admission FREE. Located at Designing Women Boutique granted approximately $200,000 to aspiring young November 6—Funky, Fun Fall 1404 Manatee Avenue East in Bradenton. For more musicians. For more information, call 366-1552 or visit December 4—Homegrown Holidays information, call 749-7165 or email Christine Brown at First Wednesday every month, 5:30 pm— Designing Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, located at 900 South Women Boutique Ambassador’s Guild at the http://www.jazzclubsarasota.com. [email protected]. Palm Avenue in Sarasota, offers classes throughout OLD MAIN STREET boutique. Guests always welcome; we would love for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens the year on various plant care and gardening-related you to join us! For more information, call the Designing Every third Thursday each month, 6:00 to 10:00 EXHIBITS AND EVENTS subjects and diverse classes. For more information Women Boutique Event Line (941) 544-7612. about current classes or to register, visit the Calendar pm—”Get Down Downtown” for libations, food, November 21, 6:30 pm—Designing Daughters: Thru November 27, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm—Exploring page at http://www.selby.org or call 366-5731, extension and live music. Event benefits a different non-profit “Celebrity Bartending at Polo Grill and Bar” the Florida Wildlife Corridor, Expedition 239. organization each month. Call 744-2589. Designing Daughters will be preparing some of your Photography by Carlton Ward Jr., featuring 20 original Courthouse Square Concerts return in October at the favorite festive drinks at the Polo Grill & Bar, 10670 framed photographs celebrating natural Florida from Myakka River State Park Bradenton Riverwalk. Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Complimentary Ward’s most recent adventure—The Florida Wildlife Thru May, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—Farmers’ Market. admission. All gratuities benefit Designing Daughters. Corridor Expedition (for more information, visit http:// Myakka River State Park, located 9 miles east of I-75 at Every Saturday. Located on 12th Street W., between November 27, 10:30 am to 4:00 pm—Designed to www.selby.org) with select Gulf Coast images also on 13208 State Road 72 in Sarasota, is open 365 days a 3rd Avenue W. and Manatee Avenue W. For more Give: “Style Clinic at DWB” Make sense out of those display. For more information, contact Marilynn Shelley year from 8:00 am until sundown. Cost $6.00 per vehicle information, visit http://www.BradentonFarmersMarket. “must have” fashions you collected but haven’t worn. Let at 366-5731, ext. 239, or [email protected]. (limit of 2-8 people per car); $4.00 per single occupant com or call 840-0017. DWB’s experienced style show team help put together November 29, 5:30 to 7:30 pm—Wine Dine & Pine. vehicle. Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, Third Saturdays, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—Mainly Art, the right look for you! Complimentary admission. 3rd Annual Wine, Dine & Pine. Guests sample an passengers in vehicles with holder of Annual Individual every third Saturday returns in the fall and runs through November 27-29, 10:30 am to 5:00 pm—Designed to assortment of wines, cheeses, and appetizers provided Entrance Pass $2.00 per person. Campsites available. May, featuring arts and crafts by local artists and Give: “Lana Sheldon Trunk Show” at DWB. Incredible by Fresh Market. Includes silent auction featuring one- For more information, email [email protected] artisans. Returns. pearls, silks , accessories & holiday gifts from the Far of-a kind and luxury items and uniquely decorated pine or call 941-361-6511. East; beautiful accessories to complete all your outfits! ROSSI WATERFRONT PARK trees donated by local artists and businesses. $50 per Third Friday of each month starts at sunset—Reels Call the DWB Event Line 544-7612 or visit http://www. person available to purchase at Welcome Center. The Powel Crosley Theatre and Mansion designingwomenboutique.org. The Powel Crosley Theatre is located in the Powel at Rossi Park returns. Line-up TBA. . LECTURES AND CLASSES Crosley Estate, One Seagate Drive in Sarasota (1/2 mile November 28, 6:30 to 8:30 pm—Designed to November 1, 8, and 15, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm— Give: “Evening Film Series” Legendary Ballet north of the University Parkway and US 41 intersection). Advanced Watercolor for the more experienced The estate hosts events through the year and is available The Meadoword • November 2012 35 AROUND THE TOWN • October 2012

SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM Museums, and the grounds and gardens. Open daily Sarasota Opera Temple Emanu-El Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, call 2012-2013 SEASON Thursday mornings every month, 10:00 am—Bible 359-5700 or visit http://www.ringling.org. Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm; closed first Saturday November 1, 3, 7, and 12, 8:00 pm—Rigoletto, Study. Dr. Ruth Simons leads adult learners. Open to in November, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Sahib Shriners Turandot. the Jewish community. To join the group or for more Year’s Day. Located at 201 10th Street W in Bradenton. November 10, 7:00 pm—The Little Nemo in information, call Dr. Simons at 922-8659. General admission to all films, $5.00; members $3.00. Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance—Second Tuesday every month (except July). Social at 6:00 pm, Slumberland. Peterson Great Room, Sarasota Fridays, 7:30 pm (October 5 at 7:00 pm)—Shabbat Contact Jessica Schubick at 746-4131, ext. 27, or Opera. For ticket and subscription information, call [email protected]. dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by dancing. $17.50/person. Worship Services. Dessert onegs follow all services. the Box Office at 941-328-1300 or email boxoffice@ First Saturday of every month, 10:30 am—Morning First Saturday of most months—Family Night at Call box office, 366-4449. Public welcome! sarasotaopera.org. the Museum. Fun and educational with something new Sahib Bingo—Tuesdays, rain or shine. 11:00 am-3:00 Services with a kiddush and light nosh following. to see and do. Museum is open till 8:00 pm; half-price pm. Doors open at 9:00 am. Public welcome! Established in 1960 at the Asolo Opera Guild, the November 7, noon—Lunch with Rabbi Brenner Sarasota Opera’s mission “to entertain, enrich, and after 4:00 pm. “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” planetarium Bar Bingo—Every Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Tacos and Glickman. Bring a brown bag and news article or topic to educate our communities in southwest Florida as shows from 8:15 to 9:00 pm. View scheduled events hotdogs available. Public welcome! discuss. All welcome. at http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/ well as patrons from across the state and around November 9, 7:30 pm—Veterans Shabbat. In honor First Sunday every month, 8:00 am-1:00 pm—All- the world” is made possible by the generous support FamilyNights.aspx. You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast. $5.00 person; $2.00 of Veterans Day recognizing Jewish servicemen and Second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 to 9:00 of our donors. Contributions help Sarasota Opera ages three-seven, FREE under three. Public welcome! servicewomen. All veterans invited. For more information pm—Think + drink (science) cafe. Open to all ages. bring artistic excellence from the main stage to the Sahib Shriners, 600 N. Beneva Road in Sarasota. community through free public performances, Youth or to be recognized at the service, call 388-7899. Lounge on a couch, grab a beer, wine, or soft drink and November 11, 1:00 to 5:00 pm—Holocaust Museum learn about cutting-edge science in a relaxed, informal Contact 366-4449, ext. 320, or visit Opera programs, and other outreach and education setting. Drinks and bar snacks available for purchase. http://www.sahibshrine.com. initiatives. The Sarasota Opera House is located at 61 Expedition. Visit the Holocaust Museum in St. Feel free to bring food. RSVP online at http://www. N. Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota. For more information, Petersburg. Travel by chartered bus to the museum, southfloridamuseum.org. Sarasota Ballet call 366-8450 or visit http://www.sarasotaopera.org. accompanied by a trained docent, who will provide a THE 2012-2013 SEASON BEGINS IN OCTOBER guided tour of the museum’s permanent collection and Fourth Wednesday every month, 7:00 pm— Sarasota Orchestra Stelliferous Live in the Bishop Planetarium. Take a November 16 and 17—Sir Frederick Ashton’s special exhibits. Dine on your own at St. Petersburg. For look at and discuss the night skies. View schedule Symphonic Variations, Christopher Wheeldon’s There The Sarasota Orchestra, formerly the Florida West more information, please call 487-8820. at http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/ Where She Love, and Paul Taylor’s Company B at the Coast Symphony, had its debut concert in 1949. November 30, 6:00 pm—Shabbat Alive! Dinner at PresentationSchedule.aspx. Sarasota Opera House. Subscribers save on single-ticket prices, get the 6:00 pm; service at 7:30 pm. Upbeat, contemporary, Most Fridays, 6:00 pm—Film Fridays. $3 members; best seats, and you get free exchanges for another The Sarasota Ballet is the Gulf Coast of Florida’s and inspiring arrangements of the traditional prayers, $5 nonmembers. For schedule, information, and to date at no extra charge. Download a 2012-2013 led by Rabbi Brenner Glickman and professional and RSVP, call 746-4131, ext. 27. first and only professional ballet company. For more Subscription Brochure at http://www.sarasotaorchestra. information, visit http://www.sarasotaballet.org. volunteer musicians. A festive, delicious Shabbat dinner VILLAGE OF THE ARTS org/1011subscriptions.cfm. Subscriptions are not available online. Contact the Box Office, 953-3434 or precedes the service; advance reservations for dinner First Friday of the every month) 4:00 to 6:00 pm—Art Sarasota Concert Association toll-free at 866-508-0611. are required. For more information, please call 371-2788. Walk. More than 40 galleries, shops, and restaurants THE 2013 SEASON BEGINS IN JANUARY Temple Emanu-El is located at 151 McIntosh Road, in the Village open for the evening. Food, refreshments, MUNCHTIME MUSICALES The first performance is on January 14 with the Tokyo 2012-2013 SEASON begins November 14 with pianist south of Fruitville. For more information about live music, and work by local artists—many live in their String Quartet featuring Jeremy Denk, piano soloist. Temple Emanu-El, call 377-8074 or visit http://www. gallery/residences in the artist community. Continues on Sylvia Reynolds Eckes. Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Located in The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA), one of sarasotatemple.org the longest-lasting cultural groups in Sarasota, is a Munchtime Musicales is a series of free concerts Bradenton between US 41 (14th Street) and 9th Street featuring performances by high-caliber, area-based Temple Sinai West, and 17th Avenue West and 9th Avenue West. not-for-profit, self-supporting organization. Admission reasonably priced. Each season presents a five-concert artists. It offers a wide variety of musical genres, Women of Sinai Judaica Shop—Open by appointment Ringling Museum of Art series at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Available including classical, folk, and jazz, featuring both vocal in the summer. Call Jane Glusman, 342-8124. and instrumental performers. All performances are SPECIAL EXHIBITS by membership subscription only. For more information, Wednesdays, 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm—“My God is Not visit http://www.sarasotaconcertassociation.org. at noon at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, Ongoing—20th Century Abstract Art from the Your God.” Reb Ari Shapiro leads new study on 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Seating is open; perception there is one God and all religions are different Ringling Collection. Abstract works by artists Vassily Sarasota County Extension (Florida House no reservations taken. For more information about Kandinsky, Arthur Dove, Franz Kline, Jules Olitski, paths to this one source. At Temple Sinai. Register at Learning Center) Munchtime Musicales, call 941-351-7467 or visit http:// Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, [email protected]. Nonmembers $18 a month. Richard Serra, and others. The Extension offers many classes each month. Classes www.sarasotaconcertassociation.org. November 2, 5;15 pm—Rhythm and Jews Service are FREE unless otherwise noted. For more information, show and sale by Temple members, including jewelry, CENTER RING SATURDAYS class schedules, or to register for classes, visit http:// Senior Friendship Centers Second Saturday of each month, noon to 2:00 pm— fused glass, photography, porcelain, and clay. Admission sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/. The Senior Friendship Centers offers numerous free. At Temple Siani. Family Fun Every Day in the Circus Museum & Tibbals The UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension provides classes each day. To view information about these Learning Center, the new youth and family program in practical, research-based educational and information classes, visit http://www.seniorfriendshipcenters. November 3, 10:30 am—“Israel Study with Rabbi partnership with Circus Sarasota. Become a center ring services to Sarasota County residents. The Sarasota org/Locations/Sarasota.aspx and click SARASOTA Huntting” Free. Call 924-1802. star! Led by professional performers and inspired by the County Extension is located at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 CALENDAR. In the calendar, click the class you are November 18, 5:00 pm—Dinner and a Movie with the collections of the Ringling Circus Museum. Go behind Clark Road in Sarasota. Hours are Monday through interested in to view details. For more information about Rabbi at Temple Sinai. Ethnic dinner at 5:00 followed by the scenes and learn about the art, skills, and science of Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Master Gardener classes in Sarasota, contact Penny Markovitz, flim and discussion with Rabbi Huntting. Series package a circus performance. Backstage pass gives you access Help Desk is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 556-3273, or email [email protected]. $95. One dinner and film $35 guests. RSVP Janet to a sensational center ring star who will share circus am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm. For more information, For classes in Venice, call Andee Heistand, 584-0052, Tolbert, 388-9624. secrets. Join Museum staff for an art activity inspired and call 861-5000. To view upcoming events and to or email [email protected]. November 16 to 18, 5:15 pm—Scholar in Residence listen to tales of big top bravado! Meet under the Big Top register for classes, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/ The Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota is a not-for- Weekend. Professor Rekhess speaks during the entrance to the Tibbals Learning Center. org/422952084?s=1827537. profit organization located at 1888 Brother Geenen Way 6:00 PM Shabbat Service on November 16. Free. ART AFTER 5 Sarasota Garden Club: Open to the Public! in Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota just at the All welcome. November 17 lunch is $12 a person. Every Thursday, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—Ringling by the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail November 18 breakfast is $10 a person. RSVP for Bay. Museum of Art and Circus Museum after hours, November 8, 1:00 to 3:00 pm—Tablescapes, come together. meals to [email protected] or call 924- Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy the permanent Trifles, & Tea, a tablescape design program, followed 1802. by tea, with delightful gourmet offerings, $20. Call for [Historic] Spanish Point collection plus special exhibition galleries, and cocktails Temple Sinai, located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge on the loggia. Cash bar and seating available. Bring reservations. EXHIBITS Road off Proctor, between Beneva and Swift Roads, the family and explore the Circus Museum’s miniature November 19, 9:30 am—Easy Orchids for Florida, Current—“Paint, Pens, Pencils & Preservation: is a vibrant Reform Congregation. From religious circus and Wisconsin railroad car. After hours discounted horticultural program, $5. services by our innovative Clergy, to our educational admission—Adults $10.00; children age 6 to 17, $5.00; Historic Spanish Point in Art” in the White Cottage November 30 to December 1, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm— to Historic Spanish Point through the eyes of artists, programs for children and adults, to our community and children age 5 and under, free. No charge for museum Holiday Boutique with holiday gifts by members and social involvement, we are well diversified. For more members. celebrating 30 years as a place of artistic inspiration. outside vendors. Arts and crafts, holiday centerpieces Third Saturday of The Month, 9:00 am to Noon— information, call 924-1802 or visit templesinai-sarasota. Third Thursday of the month, 5:00 to 8:00 pm— org. Ringling by the Bay. Free with Art After 5 discounted and door décor, specialty poinsettias, potted plants. Free Pups at the Point. Bring your dogs and tour the admission. Lunch, 11:00 to 2:00 pm, $7. admission; members free. Enjoy beautiful sunsets to museum’s 30-acre site on Little Sarasota Bay. Rules The Players, Sarasota live music as part of your Art After 5 experience. Bolger Sarasota Garden Club is a non-profit charitable of responsible dog ownership apply. Keep dogs on a Campiello at the Ca’ d’Zan. Included with Art After 5 organization. Proceeds benefit the community with 6’-non-retractable leash at all times. Dogs must be up- 2012-2013 SEASON Museum admission, $10/Adults, $5/Children, members education, civic beautification, community gardens to-date with vaccinations. You must clean up after your Thru November 4—Nunsense, The surviving Little free. Cash Bar and food provided by Treviso. Limited support, and scholarships. Botanical gardens are open dogs. Please stay on shell and paved paths. Dogs are Sisters of Hoboken, star-struck Nuns sing, act, and seating available. Band schedule: daily, year round; clubhouse is open 9a-1p M-F, and is not allowed in the buildings. dance in this wacky musical comedy. All tickets $25.00. • November 15—The Venturas available for rentals for weddings, parties, meetings, etc. Broadway subscriptions start at $60.00. Call the Box • January 17—The Boneshakers Historic Spanish Point is a 30-acre historical, Call for details. The Sarasota Garden Club is located at Office at941-365-2494. For information and tickets, call • February 21—soulRcoaster archaeological, and environmental museum overlooking 1131 Boulevard of the Arts, corner US 41 N. on the bay Little Sarasota Bay at 337 N. Tamiami Trail in Osprey, The Players Box Office at 365-2494. PERFORMANCES AT THE HISTORIC ASOLO side, in front of G Wiz Museum in downtown Sarasota. Florida. Owned and operated by the Gulf Coast Heritage The Players is a non-professional, not-for-profit No performances scheduled for October. Open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday; grounds Association, Inc., a private, 501(3)(c) not-for-profit community theatre. The actors consist of local amateur MONDAY NIGHT FILMS, FROM 7:00 TO 9:00 PM AT are open every day. The club house is also available for organization. Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; talents and retired professional actors. The Players THE HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER rent for weddings, parties, and meetings. Call Sunday noon to 5:00 pm. Adults and kids 13 up $10.00; Theatre is located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail between 10th Tickets $7.00. For information or tickets, call 360-7399. 955-0875 for more information. seniors d$1.00 OFF; kids ages 5-12 and guests with Street and Boulevard of the Arts. Contact the Box Office November 5—Rear Window members $5.00. For more information, call 966-5214 or at 365-2494 for subscription prices and tickets or visit November 12—Blowup Sarasota Jungle Gardens visit http://historicspanishpoint.org. http://www.theplayers.org/Broadway.html. November 19—The Year of Living Dangerously Sarasota Jungle Gardens, one of Florida’s oldest Sunnyside Village November 26—Fairy Tale: A True Story continuously operating attractions and the area’s only Van Wezel Performing Arts November 3, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm—7th Annual MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER zoological gardens, is located at 3701 Bay Shore Road November 1—Celtic Thunder in Sarasota. Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed Holiday Bazaar. Admission is free. Artisan crafted Noember 3—Capitol Steps For tickets and more information, call 360-7399. Thanksgiving and Christmas. $15.00 adult; $14.00, items, food, and raffle opportunities. 5201 Bahia Vista November 4—Glen Campbell November 10 and1 1, 7:30 pm—Eric Zuber, piano. 60-plus; $10.00, 3-12; under 2 free. Annual Passes Street, Sarasota (one mile west of Cattlemen Road). Presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. November 16—Mannheim Steamroller available. Onsite picnic area and Flamingo Café. For Sunnyside Community Center. For more information call November 23—Dave Koz & Company Located at 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota where more information, call 355-1112, extension 306, or visit 371-2750 ext. 606. University Parkway comes to a dead end at U.S. 41, http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com. The Van Wezel box office located at 777 North the Ringling collection features the Museum of Art and Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, special exhibitions, the Cà d’Zan Mansion, the Circus call 953-3368 or visit http://www.vanwezel.org 36 The Meadoword • November 2012

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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 Friday before. RENTALS RENTALS SERVICES SERVICES MEADOWS 2BR/2BA First Floor end QUAIL HOLLOW: 1BR/1BA turnkey GOOD LIFE CARE: Affordable CYNDERELLA HOUSE KEEPING unit condo. Beautiful A/C lanai on unit available. Redecorated end homemaking & companionship. SERVICES: Affordable, & golf course. Available seasonally or unit, on the ground floor, overlooks Locally/privately owned. 822-0092 dependable. Excellent Meadows annually. Please call 941-993-7195 18th fairway. Updated full kitchen, www.goodlifecare4u.com Because references. Call Cyndi 941-807-9788 W/D. Just steps to country club, golf, you deserve GLC! HCS #232400 WEYBRIDGE: Seasonal/vacation ARNIE’S SCREENING SERVICE: tennis and pools. No smoking or pets. rental. 2BR/2BA with golf/water views. WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING: Rescreening all types of enclosures. Monthly or seasonally. paddikl@aol. Updated and tastefully decorated. Nick, from Nick’s Block 5 is a local Pool cages, patios, lanais, windows com or (219) 796-3915 Comcast triple play available. Pets teacher. He and his staff specialize and doors. Using only quality negotiable. 413-222-4857 LONG COMMON VILLA: 2BR/2BA/2 in Residential Window Cleaning and materials. No job too large or small. car garage. Golf/water view and Pressure Cleaning Services. New For free estimate call 941-993-4023 VILLAGE LAKE: 2BR/2BA unit on 2nd community pool. Turnkey furnished service…Low Pressure Roof Cleaning. floor. Screened lanai with lake view. SEAMSTRESS: Experienced with updated interior. Seasonal/Annual Call for your free estimate today! Walk to shopping and restaurants. seamstress, reasonably priced, Rental. Call 614-371-3490 941-538-8072 Non-smoker, no pets. Monthly/ excellent work. Call Lois at 907-0177 Seasonal. 856-829-1756 or villagelake. KINGSMERE VILLA RENTAL: PAUL, THE PAINTER - Interior, PERSONAL CARE SERVICES: [email protected] 2BR/2BA, lanai and garage. exterior. Neat and tidy. 32 years in Decluttering, moving assist, Beautifully appointed and fully business. Cell : 941-400-9871 WANTED: LUXURY ANNUAL appointments, errands, personal care. furnished! Just bring your suitcase. RENTALS for qualified waiting CLASSIC CLEANING BY Cocoa: Call JoAnn Sanford, RN, Meadows Overlooks lake and twelfth hole of clients. Contact - Sarasota Luxury Meadows resident, 30 years resident. 508-280-9195 Meadows Country Club. Minimum Rentals 941-225-1356 or email: info@ experience, bonded & licensed, three months rental. Pictures WALLPAPER: Removal & sarasotaluxuryrentals.com references. Please call Cocoa available. 865-408-8624 or Installation. THE GIRLS PAINTING & 377-2538 FOR RENT: Meadow’s efficiency [email protected] PAPERHANGING SERVICES since villa, per week, per month, per year, ARNIE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE: 1980. Licensed & insured. Meadows MEADOWS PAPILLON 3BR/2BA reasonable rates, 1BR/1BA, sleeper Certified Home Inspector, all phases references. Call for a free estimate: furnished villa. Mint condition. Walk couch, Great Room with kitchenette. of home repairs, wholesale distributor Rosemary @941-587-7722 to “island pool” and restaurants. Private & quiet setting, beautiful water of walk-in-bathtubs, no job too small. Available now through March. 3 month JONES HANDYMAN SERVICES & golf view. Call Tom at 941-227-6633 Call me first 941-993-4023, licensed minimum. No smoking/pets. Adult HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING: and insured WILLOW LINKS: 1st floor, 2BR/2BA couple preferred. 917-929-0234 drywall, painting, tile, screening, ceiling condo turnkey furnished. 2 heated fans, minor plumbing, fencing, power FOR SALE CITRUS spraying, fertilizing, pruning pools, water & golf view of 16th hole. FOR SALE & planting. Experienced licensed, washing & more. For all general Walk to restaurants & shopping. Non- repairs inside & out! Licensed. DESIRABLE MEADOWS insured. BACKYARD CITRUS CARE smoker, no pets. 516-825-3127 30 Years experience. Meadows EFFICIENCY VILLA: 1BR/1BA, 925-1999 references available. Bill 941-724-0952 WINSLOW BEACON 2BR/2BA: sleeper couch, great room with PAINTING: Interior & Exterior. Low Beautifully furnished end unit very kitchenette, turnkey, beautiful golf Prices, local references; insured. Call DRYER VENT CLEANING: Clothes bright. 2nd floor overlooking pool. & water view. Freshly painted, new Walter 524-4477 not drying? It’s not the dryer…it’s the Complete turnkey with washer/ rugs & convenient parking. By Owner VENT! Reduce energy costs, prevent dryer. Call for details. 716-316-5701 $80,000 priced to sell quickly. Call cell FURRY GODMOTHER PET CARE: dryer fires, extend dryer life. LINT [email protected] 941-323-2167 Reliable and professional care for your HAPPENS! Call SUNSHINE DRYER furry friends. Offering mid-day dog VENT CLEANING @ 941-224-3606. SHEFFIELD GREENE Condo for rent; SERVICES walking during your long days at work Licensed & insured. www.linthappens. 2BR/2BA; garage; 2 lanais; cathedral SERVICES or if you are simply unable to exercise com ceilings. Furnished; heated pool; PLUMBING: Austin Plumbing - Master your pet enough. Vacation visits, seasonal or annual. 917-407-5804 Plumber with 45 years experience. overnight stays, vet visits for kitties too. DONNA’S HOUSECLEANING Licensed and insured. Backflow & HOMEMAKING: 12 years in Excellent location! Villas for rent Licensed, insured, long time Meadows certified. Call Wayne @ 320-3986 Meadows. New openings. 928-1889 at SANDLEHEATH & WINDRUSH resident. Set up your free consultation BOURNE: 1,650 sft., end unit, JEROME’S COMPUTER SERVICE: today. I would love to talk with you. CAREGIVER/COMPANION: Caring 2BR/2BA, cathedral ceiling, glassed/ 20 years computer experience, Call 228-4813. for All Ages - transportation services, screened lanai, enclosed garage, computer service, repair and PC “GARDENS BY ALLISON” Won errands, light housekeeping and beautiful lake view and heated pools. maintenance. Jerome Focose 941- April 2012 best kept garden award. laundry, meal preparation, diet (no smokers please) available for 321-9195 Servicing The Meadows for Do you need an extra set of hands, planning, exercise training, loving, reliable, references, available daily. annual lease November 1, 2012. 6 years. facelift for your garden, butterflies and Unfurnished: $1,200/mo., please Call Jodi 941-266-6823 RESTORE YOUR DIRTY GROUT hummingbirds. Summer/seasonal call (941) 587-8908) email: klange@ make your grout like new. We clean management? No job is too small; ADULT WILL DRIVE your vehicle icardmerrill.com and then seal. Call for free estimates planting, mulching, weeding, raking anytime, anywhere in the US/Canada. WOODLAND GROVE: 2BR/2BA, 1st Ashdown Flooring Inc. 941-761-2953 leaves, maintenance, landscaping. References available. 941-312-5590 floor, turnkey, updated and spacious TILE-TILE-TILE: Professional ceramic Meadows resident. References. Call private screened lanai with golf course ERRANDS ON THE RUN: & porcelain tile, installation and sales. 941-378-9044 view. (no smokers/no pets, please) appointments, shopping, etc. Excellent Free estimates, many Meadows [email protected] or 716-316-8118 “OLD DOGS” CAN LEARN NEW references. 360-0729 HOUSE references. Call Neil 726-3077 TRICKS! Never too late to learn how CLEANING: Only in The Meadows. TWO RENTALS AVAILABLE: to use the computer. Call Elinor at Year round only! Reasonable rates, VILLAGE LAKE: 2nd Floor 2BR/2BA DOES YOUR PET NEED CARE when your not there? I’ll provide reliable 586-5689 for lessons taught in your excellent references. Leave message Turnkey Furnished. Available Monthly. home. 351-3527. Overlooks Pond, Screened Lanai. loving care daily/over night, your home SHEFFIELD GREENE: 2BR/2BA with or mine. Experienced Meadows garage, turnkey furnished. Available resident. Many reasonable rates/ monthly, overlooks pool with 2 lanais. references. Will also check homes (716) 913-2790 while residents are away. Call Kate 371-6862 Classified Ads for the DECEMBER WILLOW LINKS: 2BR/2BA, 2nd Classified Ads for the MAY issue of floor, end unit, next to pool. Available LET ME HELP with your organizing, issueThe of TheMeadoword Meadoword are dueare due January, February and March. No decluttering, redesign, errands, home smoking. Call 607-722-6295 or watch, concierge, cleaning and more. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 [email protected] Great rates, reliable service, Meadows FRIDAY, APRIL 13 references available. Call Amy @ LONGWATER CHASE: 1BR/1BA, 2nd 941-364-8071 For More Information, Call the MCA Office, 377-2300, floor, overlooks pond & golf course. Two pools, updated. Wood floors. WATCH YOUR CONDO or home while or email [email protected] Tastefully furnished. W/D, carport & you are away. Organize and declutter, storage. No smoking or pets. Great staging and downsizing when selling. Ads cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. neighbors! Annually or seasonally. Licensed & bonded. Meadows Submit copy with payment on or before the 13th of the month 941-726-3338 references. Renee 376-1472 Submit copy with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, LONGWATER CHASE: 2nd floor end UNCLUTTER YOUR GUTTERS Keep prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, unit, 2BR/2BA - golf view - carport. your roof looking new. I can do that for ads are due the Friday before. Non-smokers. Seasonal rental. you. I have a home in the Meadows [email protected] too. Call Mike 377-2538 The Meadoword • November 2012 39

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Call seniors, and busy professionals. the best price. Licensed and insured. Ms. Sunshine 941-345-6768 Always Home provides peace of mind SEAMSTRESS: Home Décor items: 20 years experience. Free Estimate. that comes from knowing a trusted pillows, cornices, drapes, cushions & HOUSECLEANING BY CARLA 941-376-1920 Homecare Specialist is looking out for hems too. DOG SITTING in my home 941-894-9262. Affordable, reliable & your home and managing your home CLEANING SERVICES: 20 years also. Close-by, reasonable. Call Sue honest. Meadows references. Most maintenance while you are away. experience. Quality work, many to discuss: 378-9321 2BR/2BA rate is $65.00. Concierge services are also available. references. Call Suzi Lenz 941-894-9262 HANDYMAN SERVICES: repairs, Contact your Meadows neighbor Diana 941-780-9049 kitchen & bath remodels. Tile & Donovan for a free one-hour in-home PAUL, THE PAINTER - Interior, hardwood flooring, painting, popcorn Missed an issue of consultation to review the compelling exterior. Neat and tidy. 32 years in removal. 30 years construction reasons to have me look after your business. Cell : 941-400-9871 experience. Meadows references. The Meadoword? home. Bonded, insured, licensed. Call Doug 941-266-6560 Find it on the Internet! Go to… 941-539-7608 or Diana.Donovan@ PRESSURE WASH PRESSURE GoToAlwaysHome.com WASH PRESSURE WASH CAREGIVER/ COMPANION: Errands, www.themeadowssarasota.org Any size job. Roofs to the sidewalks. light meals & housekeeping. Caring & • Click The Meadoword in the VARGAS ELECTRIC SERVICE Meadows resident - call Dan reliable. Excellent references. Call Liz left-side navigation panel INC.: Commercial & Residential. 941-993-2139 @ 359-9321 or 228-3982 Electrician for over 30+ years. • On The Meadoword page, click Specializing in kitchen & bathroom TV REPAIR - Call Dan 941-993-2139 WONDERING HOW YOU’LL GET IT the Meadoword icon to access remodeling. Licensed & Insured. Lic ALL DONE? Let me be your personal “DAN THE HANDYMAN” Professional the most recent copy #ER 13012887. Alfredo E. Vargas, shopper: groceries, prescriptions, painting interior/exterior, ceramic tile (Archive copies also available online) President 941-228-3311 doctor appointments, take out. and electrical. Pressure washing roofs, TAMPA airport shuttle $75.00 one- PET CARE: Daily visits or overnight, WANTED lanais and driveways. Mailbox repair way, $20.00 one-way to Sarasota dog walks, vet visits and errands. WANTED and/or replacement. No job too small. airport. “Your wish is my command” Giving lots of love and attention! We WANT to downsize. Do you want I will beat any professional written Call Judy’s cell 941-524-5100 or 941- Debbie 284-5088 to upsize? Trade larger Meadows estimate on any job. Reasonable rates 896-6844. single family home for Pipers Waite, - Meadows Resident. Call TRANSPORTATION SERVICES to Penshurst Park or Whisperwood. With 941-993-2139 Doctor’s appointments, shopping, GARDEN & COURTYARD 2 car garage. 941-724-3863 airports, etc. Long time resident, 2012 SHARON’S CLEANING SERVICE: LANDSCAPING: Time for a landscape vehicle, competitive rates, 4 passenger WANTED: USED GOLF CART for Detailed cleaning at its best. cleanup? Desire a variety of pretty maximum. CASH ONLY PLEASE. Meadows resident. Call Dan Residential & Commercial. Licensed plants and flowers? I have 14 Call 941-539-5943. 941-993-2139 & insured with 28 years experience. years experience working in The 941-296-5048 Free estimates. Meadows. VICTORIA’S GARDEN POPCORN CEILING REMOVAL: WANTED: Used car or truck. LANDSCAPING 941-350-2566 Increase your property value today. 941-993-2139 Call David 941-266-8597 WANTED TO RENT: Annual - Jan/ HANDYMAN: Painting and repairs. Feb 2013, 2BR/2BA - 1st floor Villa Honest and reliable. Get it fixed today. or Condo. Furnished or unfurnished. Meadows’ references. Call David @ Call Jean at 941-487-7925 266-8597 MENNONITE LADY will do house cleaning. Dependable and trustworthy. Looking for Something? Have references. Seasonal, Find it in the November to May. Contact Betty Schwartz 574-238-2560 CLASSIFIEDS! Activities & Events —2012-2013 Meetings & Activities— Ongoing The Meadows Assembly ����������������������������������3rd Wed, Sep thru Jun, 7:00 pm; speakers TBA Bingo ����������������������������������������2nd & 4th Wed, 7:00 pm, Jan thru Apr Book Club ���������������������������������2nd Wed�, 2:00 pm, Oct thru May Book CluB Ladies Craft Group �������������������Every Wed, 9:00 to 11:00 am, year-round New TiTles for 2012-2013 Memoirs �������������������������������������1st & 3rd Mon, 10:00 to noon, Jan thru Apr Pillows ���������������������������������������Every Fri, 9:00 to 11:00 am, Oct thru Mar (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 [email protected] Koffee Klatsch �������������������������2nd Mon, 9:00 am, Nov thru Mar; speakers TBA Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] Meadows “U” ���������������������������Oct thru Apr; times & topics TBA Date Title and Author Leader —Events 2012— October & November —2012— Garage Sale at The Village ������Sat, Nov 17, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Nov 14 Deafening by Frances Itani Cindy Kodish Craft Show ��������������������������������Fri, Nov 9, 1:00 to 5:00 pm & Sat, Nov 10, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Dec 12 The Paris Wife by Paula McCain Volunteer Needed December —2013— Christmas Party �����������������������Fri, Dec 7, 7:00 pm with the Paddock Brothers Menorah Lighting & Jan 9 The Postmistress by Sarah Blake Marion Blake Hanukkah Party ����������������������Sun, Dec 9 by reservation Feb 13 The Glass Room by Simon Mawer Stephanie Louis —Events 2013— Mar 13 Luncheon & New Book Selections, (11:30) February Photo Competition & Show �����Fri, Feb 22, Sat, 23, & Sun, 24, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Apr 10 Hiding in the Spotlight by Greg Dawson Eva Talbert Concert in the Park ������������������Sun, Feb 24, 1:30 to 3:30 pm May 8 The Elegance of the Hedgehog March by Michael Dirda Chalise Bourque Celebration of Fine Arts ����������Sat, Mar 9 & Sun, 10, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 40 MTheeadowoTher Meadowordd • November 2012 Co m m u n i t y Ev e n t s —Al l Ev e n t s a r e a t t h e MCA Assembly of Property Owners Koffee Klatsch is Monday November’s Speaker is… November 14, 2012 • 7:00 pm Sgt. Neil Scully Sheriff TOM KNIGHT and MCA Safety Committee Chair JOHN SPILLANE Monday November 12, 2012, 8:30 am of the Sarasota County Discuss “How the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and The Meadows Safety Patrol Sheriff’s Office work together to keep Meadows residents safe” Coffee 8:30 am • Program 9:00 am “Home Security, Identity Theft, and Scams” . NOTE: Assembly meets on the SECOND MCA GARAGE SALE Wednesday in November November 17, 2012 8:00 am to 1:00 pm ALL DELEGATES ARE ASKED TO ATTEND AND SIGN-IN ON ARRIVAL Open to all Meadows residents—Plan to stay afterwards for a brief meeting and cookies and coffee Meadows Shopping Village DON’T FORGET… FLU SHOTS Available at the MCA Community Center MCA Christmas Party Thursday, NOVEMBER 1 • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Friday, December 7 • 7:00 pm MCA Community Center All Meadows residents and their families invited Featuring the Refreshments Paddock The MCA Annual Fall Crafts Sale Served Brothers! Friday, November 9 • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Saturday, November 10 • 8:00 am–3:00 pm The MCA Community Center Brought to you by the Assembly of Property Owners 2004 Longmeadow • Gifts for all ages Surprises and goodies for all! Proceeds from this “labor of love” benefits local charities

FLU SHOTS PILLOWS 9:00 am November 1:00 pm-4:00 pm SAFETY 2:00 pm RESTRICTIONS 3:00 pm CRAFTS 9:00 am BOARD OF DIRECTORS CRAFT SALE CRAFT SALE 1:00 pm 1:00 pm-5:00 pm 8:00 am- 3:00 BUDGET 10:00 am

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KOFFEE KLATSCH EMERGENCY PREP CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD PLATELET GARAGE SALE 8:00 8:30 am 1:30 pm DRIVE 9:00 am -1:30 pm am-1:00 pm, at The INVOLVEMENT 10:30 am Meadows Village BOOK CLUB 2:00 pm MAINTENANCE 2:30 pm ASSEMBLY 7:00 pm

CRAFTS 9:00 am MCA OFFICE CLOSED

PRESIDENTS CRAFTS 9:00 am COUNCIL 10:30 am

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