September 2012 Volume 30, Number 9 The

To

FREE

Meadoword

MANASOTA,FL

U.S. POSTAGE U.S.

PRESORTED

STANDARD

PERMIT 61 PERMIT

PAID 2 The Meadoword • September 2012 MCA BOARD Notes From the OF DIRECTORS

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 The Meadows is a Best Kept Committee Assembly of Property John Spillane unique community restructures with new Owners open to all Dr. Harry Shannon Marvin Glusman I said before in my May column, cochairs owners in The Meadows but need to reiterate, that The Meadows The Best Kept Committee is now It was also brought to my attention COMMITTEES is the only community association that restructured with new cochairs and some that some people don’t realize the Assembly of Property Owners operates the way we do. We have our additional new members Assembly of Property Owners is for all Claire Coyle, Chairperson own building with paid staff who perform Don and Mary Ann Scholten did a home or condominium owners in The Marvin Glusman, Liaison magnificent jobs of taking care of The wonderful job and have been beneficial Meadows. Each association has a voting Budget and Finance Meadows. We have Safety, Maintenance, in helping us become reorganized. The delegate who attends, but the meeting is Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairperson Budget, Restrictions, and Emergency following comment, which I attribute open to all homeowners. Bob Friedlander, Liaison Prepreparedness Committees. And, we to Don, sums up the meaning of Best Meetings are on the third Wednesday Community Activities have all types of activities that go on Kept—the purpose of the program is to of the month at 7:00 pm and usually last Ginny Coveney, Chairperson throughout the year. be sharing the pride and continuing the about one hour. This is a time to find out Emergency Preparedness The MCA has a lot going on emphasis on the beauty of the meadows. about activity in The Meadows and hear Dr. Harry Shannon, Chairperson The Cochairs are John and Susan speakers on interesting topics. Coffee Dr. Bill Grubb, Liaison Koffee Klatsch is the second Tuesday Turner; the Committee members are Dan and cookies are served after the meeting, Maintenance of the month from 8:00 to 9:00 am (coffee, and Marge Barbeau, Nancy Bushnell, which gives you a chance to mingle with Bob Friedlander, Co-chairperson donuts, and bagels are available from 8:00 Pat Grubb, Tom Hitchcock, Bobbi your neighbors. Jo Evans, Co-chairperson on). This meeting is open to anyone, and Jaskoske, Nancy Meyers, and Jane *** it’s a good opportunity to hear interesting Thompson. I appreciate the comments on my Memorial Garden John Spillane, Chairperson speakers and learn what is going on in the The Meadows is divided into eight column. My goal is to let you know neighborhood as well as Sarasota.. sections; each section is judged by what is taking place in The Meadows. Restrictions Our Involvement Committee one person. Assignments change, and Remember, this is YOUR community. Bill Hoegel, Chairperson prepares informational packets for members can’t live in the sections they Joy Howes, Liaison newcomers and holds fall and spring judge. Members report their judging to Safety luncheons where they can meet each other. the cochairs, and three properties are John Spillane, Chairperson Meadows “U” (which stands for nominated for first and second prizes only If you will be Joy Howes, Liaison “University”) develops a theme each year for Condominium Association Entrances away from Subscription Rates and recruits interesting speakers whose and Single-Family Homes. home for more The subscription rate for The Meadoword re- presentations follow that theme. Judging occurs once in fall and once flects a cost due to recent increases in postage, Memoirs gives members a chance to in spring. Because of the deadline for than a weekend, labor, and materials: USA...... $2.00 per month express themselves in writing. publishing the winners’ photos in The call The Canada...... $2.50 per month The Blood Mobile visits for regular Meadoword, judging is done a month Foreign...... $5.00 per month blood collection almost every month and in advance. For the November issue, Meadows Safety blood platelets every month. judging will be the end of September and Patrol at Submission Guidelines For the convenience of our residents, the beginning of October. For the May 809-0084 flu shots are available at the MCA issue, judging will be the end of March Letters to the Editor and tell them • Letters must be signed and include Community Center on October 12, from and the beginning of April. a return address. 1:00 to 4:00 pm, and November 1, from In December, condo associations, where you can • Issues must be of interest to a large 1:00 to 4:00. There are no lines and it goes single-family homes, and homeowner portion of The Meadows. be reached in • Obscene or derogatory remarks will very quickly. associations are judged. To allow more not be published. The Craft Group makes wonderful time this year, judging will run through case of an • We reserve the right to edit letters in items for their November Craft Sale and December and be in the February paper. emergency. the interest of space or to refuse donate the proceeds to charity. The whole committee judges and assigns a publication. In November, the MCA holds a point system from one to ten. The highest Articles and Monthly Columns Garage Sale that gives residents the numbers win. Certificates and checks We welcome submissions from our chance to sell their unwanted items and are presented at the January Assembly Meadows residents for publication in the public the chance to buy them. Space Meeting. Winners of First Place cannot The Meadoword. Articles should be of general interest to the community. and tables are available through the win again the next year. Another reason to We copy edit all articles for accuracy, MCA. Sign up is October 26, so get your attend Assembly is not only to hear a good content, and length and will not publish unwanted items together. speaker, but learn who wins the awards. articles that contain offensive material The Annual Photo Show and or inaccurate information. Articles must be received by the posted Competition in February gives deadline for publication in the following participants a place to showcase their month’s edition. talents and possibly receive prizes, awarded for Best of Show, First, Second, The MCA is seeking The Meadoword Third, Merit, and Honorable Mention. Celebration of Fine Candidates for election to the Community News Source of The Meadows In March, the Initiated in 1983 Arts exhibits Meadows residents’ work, Publisher, MCA which is also for sale. MCA Board of Directors Editor & Advertising Manager The Meadows library, with a Mary Jo Gord wonderful selection of books, allows you Interested property owners are invited Distribution to take out six books at a time. It’s a great to submit their names for consideration no later than Ernie Fortin place volunteer, too. Contributing Proofreader Our Memorial Garden, mentioned Friday, October 5, 2012 • 3:00 pm Ginny Cardozo in a previous column, still has room to add MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION All candidates must complete a Personal 2004 Longmeadow more names. Sarasota, Florida 34235 If you are interested in any of these Information Questionnaire Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 activities for would like more information, For more information, please call [email protected] contact the MCA at 377-2300. http://www.themeadowssarasota.org the MCA at 377-2300 The Meadoword • September 2012 3

n 4447 Longmeadow—Beautiful 2BR n 2509 Pinebrook Hollow—Gorgeous 3Br n 4957 Rutland Gate— Pool home, loads of n 5239 Myrtlewood—Springlake 2BR Woodland Grove unit with panoramic views of pool home. Professionally landscaped front and tile, over 2,500sq ft of Florida living. Replaced Villa of 1,500+ sq ft with carport and wooded park like setting in rear. Interior features tranquil bird sanctuary, pool and golf course. roof and A/C. The Meadows features 3 golf custom kitchen granite counters, wood cabinetry storage. Courtyard entry adds to outdoor Spotless, just move in and enjoy the activities and coral stone fireplace with teak mantle. A courses, 16 har tru tennis courts and many space. Complex features 2 heated pools. of the Meadows. must see. lakes, preserves and miles of fitness/bike trails. Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 n A3959815 ...... $124,900 n A3962004 ...... $309,900 n A3944493 ...... $249,900 n A3958982 ...... $129,900

n 5253 Wedgewood Lake—Upstairs fur- n 5262 Myrtlewood—Somerset villa. 2 n 3102 Ringwood Meadows— 2Br/2Ba n3095 Willow Green—Wow! Great floorplan nished unit. Enclosed lanais for added space BR with vaulted ceilings. Updated. Some greenbelt views, kitchen with newer for condominium living. Spacious and tiled 2BR and comfort. Nice garden greenbelt and pool furnishings available under separate bill appliances. “A” floor plan. Spacious tiled lanai with privacy wall makes this a great place to retreat and relax. views. of sale. Reduced price of just Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 n A3961162 ...... $129,900 n A3959006 ...... $132,000 n A3948439 ...... $179,900 n A3948051 ...... $104,000

n 5633 Long Common Ct—Wow! Stunning water views. High volume ceilings capped with triple crown moldings make this spacious villa pop. Eat in kitchen, inside laundry, 2 car garage and priced to sell! Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443

n A3963683 ...... $210,500 Experienced“Old Fashioned Rental Service”Specialists who KNOW The Meadows! Seasonal and Annual rentals available. For personal service, call the experts you already know… Betty Ann Sullivan, Peg Schmitt, and Shirley Cuddy n 4750 Marshfield Rd—Briarfield 1BR villa with garage parking. New carpet. Screened You know where we are … Look for the car! lanai. Replaced washer/dryer and hot water Realty Services Inc • 3590 17th St (corner of Beneva) heater. Extra storage closet just outside unit. Replaced roofs. Call Bob & Ken Cowles 941-954-4443 941-954-4443 n A3964081 ...... $72,500 4 The Meadoword • September 2012

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

Lower activity in July— our residents are being proactive in the fee, the thieves close operations you through the Internet—legitimate a good sign that we are their own security. When you lock and move on to the next scam. companies or financial institutions your doors at home and car doors in The bottom line here is logic—if do not ask for money, social security being more vigilant? the driveway, you stop the majority of you get a call or letter that you won numbers, user names, or passwords. If During the month of July, there these crimes of opportunity. Good job! a huge prize and the sender wants it happens, you have a junk folder—so were 27 reported incidents, 5 less money, it’s a scam. Don’t be a victim. use it! than in June. There were 11 incident- We may lock our doors, No legitimate company asks you to free days. The Meadows Safety but we’re not immune to send them money. The same holds Patrol issued 86 citations for various callers who try to scam true if a bank or individual contacts violations like illegally parked us of money vehicles, garbage violations, and open garage doors. The Publishers Clearing House Unsecured bike stolen Sweepstakes has been in existence for a very long time. Many of us use to On Wednesday, July 11, a resident fantasize, I’m sure, that we might win of Village Lake reported that an old the grand prize of $1 million a year bicycle, left unlocked and parked in for life. Of course, the odds were one the open front area of his neighbor’s in a billion for that to happen and still condo, was stolen sometime between remain against us—but we can dream 9:00 pm on Tuesday evening and can’t we? Wednesday morning. So, it makes sense that thieves will Caller tells resident he won millions and prey on our dreams to get us to part requests personal information and a with our money. This scam has been meeting to collect $475 around for a while, so let’s take a look at how it works. On Monday, July 16, a resident Usually, like the Meadows resident of Rutland Gate reported that an mentioned earlier, you will get a phone individual left his name, phone number call from someone, stating identity as and a message requesting a return an agent for the Publishers Clearing call. When the complainant called House. The good news is that you won the number, the person on the other a million or so dollars. The bad news, end told the complainant he had won however, is that you must pay some 2.5 million dollars from Publishers type of fee or tax on your winnings Clearing House. He then said for the before you can collect the prize. The complainant to collect the money, he caller devises some way for you to had to meet another individual at the get them that fee—via Western Union CVS pharmacy closest to his home and maybe or by your personal check bring a personal check for $475.00. mailed to a PO Box. The amount could The caller asked the complainant be as small as a couple of hundred for personal information, at which time dollars or more like thousands, if the the complainant jokingly told the caller scammer thinks he can get away with that he was an illegal alien and hung it. up. The complainant remembered that Like our resident above, most of us an individual by the same name called are savvy enough not to fall for a scam him about a year ago. like that over the phone. But what if The complainant did not want to you get an official looking document in call the Sheriff’s Office himself and the mail? One of our residents did and asked the Safety Officer if he would was concerned enough to send it to the call on his behalf. The Safety Officer Safety Committee to check out. agreed to call the Sheriff’s Office on The two page document had a gold behalf of the complainant. The report seal, bank-like stamps, and accountant was filed by the front-desk officer the signatures confirming that the recipient following day. won $1,600,000.00! Of course, to Submission Deadlines** for the OCTOBER issue: Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Editor Resident’s license plate stolen off car claim the prize, the resident was to send $19.99 as a required Primary • New and revised display ads are due on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 On Wednesday, July 18, a resident Subject Data fee. • Camera-ready display ads are due on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 of Lakeside Mews reported that his Sounds like a good deal, right? Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor license tag was stolen overnight. Not so. This was not even a Publishers • Articles and columns are due on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Clearing House scam. As a matter of July a quiet month in terms of notable • Letters to the Editor are due on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 incidents and serious criminal activity fact, it had no specific company or bank identity on any part of it—just Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk In the months leading up to a return address envelope to send the • Classifieds are due on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 July, we experienced an increase of fee back to them. Oh, and please don’t burglaries, which was worrisome. forget the postage! Some enterprising For more information, call 377-2300 That seems to have tapered off, at thieves print up thousands of these ** NOTE: Deadlines for camera-ready ads are on or about the 10th of the month prior to publication. When the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the previous least for July. When we don’t have phony looking documents and send business day. New advertiser ads and revised ads are due two days prior to camera-ready reported break-ins and auto burglaries them out to random people around the ads. Deadlines may be moved up as necessary to accommodate for production and press reported for the month, it means that country. When enough people return requirements during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and the short month of February. The Meadoword • September 2012 5 July 24–August 27—10.5 inches What’s Happening? (Year-to-August 27—43.5 inches) April is a month for preparation and prevention By Len Smally—MCA Manager

MCA can cure some Political signs are Standing water in sodded. Keep in mind, however, violations prohibited in The rainy season creates that if a hard rainfall occurs soon after an area is sodded, further There are many things that Meadow mosquito problems problems can occur. Sometimes Taylor Woodrow did, prior to Political signs are not Be sure to check your porches, granular material, like shell or handing over the reins to the MCA allowed on your properties in The screen cages, and yards for objects gravel, is needed when the bank for management of The Meadows, Meadows. Remember that you live and areas that may hold water. is very steep. Whatever the work, that are not in the best interest of in a deed-restricted community, Pots, gardening containers, and please call the MCA office if you the community. and the restrictions on signs are even some plants hold water and anticipate doing any work in your The most glaring omission quite clear. As I stated earlier about can cause a mosquito problem. yard or near any body of water. was that we have no “say so” in “curing” some violations, the MCA If you have a boat, RV, storage An application for approval is the maintenance of the Shopping can enter the property to remove trailer, or other vehicle in the necessary. Village. It was a deliberate the signs if necessary. Signs also storage yards, you should also omission; they owned the Village are not allowed in your windows. check those spaces in the storage Grass clippings have at that time and did not want the area on a regular basis. no place in the storm homeowners association to have Report rogue drains and lakes comment or control over their “dumpster divers” Pathways are designed maintenance. We do have control, for use by walkers, We very much appreciate however, over what is constructed to Meadows Safety the cooperation we receive from at the Village, including landscape. Patrol joggers, and cyclists condominium associations and One of the good things that Taking items from recycling, It is dangerous to walk or individuals who have instructed Taylor Woodrow did in the garbage, and trash receptacles—a jog on our streets, not only to their lawn crews not to blow documents was to allow the MCA practice known as “dumpster yourself, but to motorists as well. clippings into the street or into the to enter on private property to diving”—at the curb is not I, personally, have encountered storm drains. cure violations. We have used this permitted in The Meadows. pedestrians and bicyclists in the Still, I often see clippings left section of the documents in order Typically, “divers” are people street and had to swerve around or that have been blown into the to mow and trim up distressed looking for recyclables like them. We have a wonderful street. Clippings should be blown properties. We have placed liens aluminum cans. Taking discarded network of sidewalks and bike back onto the lawn. If they are left on the owners and have been items from receptacles or curbside paths—please use them. in the street, clippings end up in the mostly successful in collecting the is also illegal anywhere in Sarasota When you use the pathways, storm drain and pollute our lakes amounts due the MCA when the County. These materials belong please obey the signage, especially with the fertilizers, herbicides, properties are sold. to Sarasota County once they are the stop signs at road intersections. and pesticides meant for the lawn. Although this clause is used placed at the curb. The Restrictions state that for These chemicals cause excess algae sparingly, it allows us to “cure” If you see someone taking the master common areas path and undesirable plant growth to violations of any type, including things from the curb, call Meadows users must yield the right-of-way to occur in the lakes. removing signage, towing vehicles, Safety Patrol to let them know. vehicles on MCA roads and streets. and even picking up or putting back Bikes and golf carts using the Trimming trees—just garbage cans that have been left out paths must have a bell or warning another reminder too long. device. Thanks to all of you who Runoff from rainfall faithfully trim trees that overhang may cause erosion in the sidewalks and roads and those near streetlights. Trees MCA lakes or swales grow quickly this time of year Over the 14-plus years I have and often hang low because of Numbers been at the MCA, I have been rainfall saturation. Limbs can be called, many times, about erosion especially harmful to streetlights ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 caused by runoff from rainfall. during storms. Please keep your ANGELIC TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 378-2232 Usually, the issue is an eroded trees trimmed—even the ones ANNIE’S CAFE & DELI 371-3354 lake bank. Please understand that, between your property line and EDWARD JONES 371-4137 although the MCA owns the lakes, the street; it’s a property owner’s HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUS, INC. 376-6762 typically it is the individual’s or responsibility to maintain the KOBERNICK HOUSE/ANCHIN PAVILION 377-0781 association’s lawn that is causing vegetation down to the edge of LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 388-7109 the problem. pavement or curb line. MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 As it rains, water flows across MEADOWORD 377-2300 lawns and into the lakes, taking County Call Center MEADOWS BARBER SHOP 377-0165 sand with it into the water. This gives residents easy MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 is most significant on the sloped THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 banks where grass is sparse or non- access with single MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 exist ant. Over time, the bank loss number—861-5000 HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 can be significant or ruts can form If you need to call Sarasota RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 in the lawn and down the bank. At County, for any reason, they have MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 other times, a roof drain or parking a great system that requires you to MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 lot drain can discharge and cause a remember just one number— MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 problem. 861-5000—that gets you into the MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-5050 There are ways to correct Call Center during working hours, MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 this erosion problem. Sometimes 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 371-3494 in The the “delta” of sand that forms through Friday. After hours and on SALON FRANCISCO 724-0912 in the lake from the runoff can weekends, a voice mail system will SUNTRUST BANK 342-7210 be removed and placed back on direct you to various numbers, such TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 the lake bank. Once the soil is as roads, utilities, Sheriff’s Office, VIP TRAVELMeadows 377-0017 compacted, the lake bank can be and so forth. 6 The Meadoword • September 2012

Assembly Committee Senior Friendship Centers speaks at September Assembly ATTENTION By Claire Coyle—Chairperson DELEGATES! Resources for to the Assembly of caregivers Property Owners If you are a caregiver or know a caregiver, who may need help, this meeting We Need is for you Your Vote Don’t miss the September 19 meeting of the Assembly of Property September 19 Owners when Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota Director of at the Caregiving Services Nancy Hobson Assembly of and Director of the Caregiver Resource Centers and Adult Day Services Paula Property Owners Falk will provide an introduction to the Senior Friendship Centers. The Meeting presentation will include information It is important that we about caregiver resources and support have a quorum of dele- services at the The Caregiver Resource Center and how you can find links for caregivers to services and provides gates at the September 19 supportive interventions, support meeting so we can vote on groups, and educational programs on the Search and Screening site and off. Committee. The Search Senior Friendship Centers One of the Center’s major and Screening Committee Serving seniors in six counties, the educational programs, called has the responsibility of “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” is recommending a slate of Centers touch the lives of thousands an award-winning six-week course candidates for election to that teaches caregivers in self help the MCA Board of Direc- Senior Friendship Centers is the rest of the country. strategies for staying healthy in mind tors and to serve as Elec- a non-profit network of centers The WELLNESS & HEALTHY and body. Both Paula and Nancy are tion Inspectors. in Southwest Florida, extending AGING program provides centers for certified Master Trainers who offer this into the community with volunteer activities and education, medical and course frequently at the CRCs in both opportunities for all ages, that offers dental clinics, dining programs, and Venice and Sarasota. Please try to be at this services that meet the needs of lifelong learning. Senior Friendship Caregiver meeting if at all possible people age 50 and older, SUPPORT focuses on caregiver Resource Centers, open to all Sarasota Currently, the organization support, caregiver resource caregivers at no charge, provide has services in Sarasota, Manatee, centers, in-home care management, educational programs, compassionate access to online assistance. Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee, and Collier Friendship and home supportive support, and access to a wealth of This will be an interesting, Counties. intervention, and Friendship Meals information of interest to anyone informative program, and we hope Since the early 1970s, Senior on Wheels. caring for a loved one, as well as you’ll plan to be there. Friendship Centers has led the The organization, which country in developing innovative, has a national and international cost-effective approaches to address reputation for innovation, has Stunning, Custom, the health and wellness needs of expanded to address volunteer Luxuriously Appointed… older adults and touches the lives and community engagement for of thousands of older adults and all ages in non-profits throughout their families annually. Sarasota County through “People Helping People” programs for the Friendship has been the core of Senior Volunteer Center, VISTA, and Friendship Centers for nearly RSVP, which is America’s largest SOLD!! four decades. Thirty-eight volunteer network for people age 4605 Windsor Park percent of the population over 55 and over. the age of 60, Senior Friendship For more information about Call for a private showing! Centers is at the epicenter of the Senior Friendship Centers, visit With an ideal and luxuriously appointed Florida aging revolution, 20 years ahead http://www.friendshipcenters.org. floor plan surrounded by park-like vistas, you’ll of the population projection for enjoy its serene ambiance and seamless indoor and outdoor living every day ...... PENDING! Top 1% Sarasota Realtors FOR SALE IN THE HIGHLANDS Highlands Bridge—Estate section, 2,800SF pool home, Golf Course Views$494K Chatsworth Greene—Spotless villa with Tranquil Lake Views ...... $285K Chatsworth Greene—Updated villa, Golf Course Views ...... PENDING Highlands Bridge—2,500SF pool home with Private Golf Course Views ....SOLD! FOR SALE ELSEWHERE McIntosh Lake—Private Tropical Oasis. Spotless Pool Home ...... SOLD! University Park—Great Room, Light & Bright, Preserve Views ...... SOLD! FERNANDO VITERI • Realtor/Resident 941.400.7676 • Free MLS access at: [email protected] Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Indep. Owned & Operated The Meadoword • September 2012 7 AIR DUCT CLEANING Architectural Restrictions 7 Air Duct Review Basic rules to observe Special • $109.00 and respect… Additional vents $9.95 ea Approved Reg. $16.95 ea, good thru 12/31/12 Applications By Bill Hoegel—Chairperson DRYER VENT Address The following are a few rules Feeding most Florida wildlife is CLEANING that we, as residents, living in illegal—feeding any Meadows wildlife 4681 Glebe Farm Road The Meadows must follow in The is not permitted $69.95 3420 Highlands Bridge Road Meadows. The rules apply to both ED BUTKUS AIR DUCT owners and renters, whether they For your own protection, do CLEANING SERVICE 4774 Ringwood Meadow live in single-family homes, villas, or not feed the wildlife living in The CALL 941-329-6574 MCA ROTARY BRUSH-VACUUM condominiums. These rules also apply Meadows. The Meadows is home to CLEANING SYSTEM 4859 Greywood Lane to guests of residents. numerous wild animals—among them, ADDITIONAL SERVICES 4748 Windsor Park With your cooperation, we can alligators, turtles, fish, herons, egrets, AVAILABLE—SANITIZING & keep The Meadows a great place to ducks, and Sandhill cranes. When ELECTROSTATIC FILTERS Lyndhurst Court Homeowners Assoc. LIC. #38975, #91030 • INSURED live. humans feed these animals, some Villas of Papillon Condominium Assoc. Pedestrians and joggers must use may become aggressive and learn to 4831 Greencroft Road pathways in The Meadows depend on handouts. It is also against the law in PACKAGE 4945 Marshfield Road All pedestrians are expected to Florida to feed certain wild animals, SPECIAL 4523 Windsor Park use Meadows pathways rather than including alligators, Sandhill cranes, 4934 Rutland Gate roadways, which are designated for egrets, herons, and most aquatic birds. FREE DRYER VENT 4472 Highland Park automobile use. When you use the Fishing and picnicking in designated pathways, you must always yield to CLEANING WITH AIR 3364 Highlands Bridge Road areas OKAY—swimming, boating, and DUCT CLEANING bicycles. discharging firearms NOT OKAY 4584 Glebe Farm Road For safety reasons, you are not SERVICE 2321 Arborfield Lane allowed to walk, jog, rollerblade, or Fishing in ponds or lakes is limited bike on The Meadows Country Club’s to residents and guests accompanied VALID WITH 4803 Marshfield COUPON ONLY private golf courses and cart paths. by the resident. A map of designated 5418 Chanteclaire fishing areas is located in the MCA Offer expires 12/31/12 Owners are responsible for the physical 3221 Ringwood Meadow control and behavior of their pets and office at the Community Center. Ed Butkus • Air Duct/Dryer Long Common Condominium Assoc. for disposal of waste Hunting and discharging firearms Vent Cleaning Service are prohibited. Villa Majorca Condominium Assoc. Florida law requires that pets be Picnicking is allowed in MCA vaccinated against rabies. You must designated areas. Fires are not 941-329-6574 leash your pets at all times when they permitted. are outside your residence. Swimming and boating in You must remove all pet droppings The Meadows ponds or lakes are If you have a pet… and deposit it in either waste prohibited. containers, located along pathways, or If you have questions… Please consider the enjoyment of everyone, dispose of it at your own home. including your own and others’ pets The MCA does not permit pet Please contact MCA Operation Vaccinate your pet against rabies—Florida law requires it behavior that becomes a nuisance to Services Administrator Mark Keep your pet confined or leashed at all times other residents. Schaefer at The Meadows Community Observe Sarasota County’s quiet hours from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am Center, 377-2300, if you have Pickup and dispose pet droppings in trash receptacles questions about any of the above rules.

Commonly Observed Conditions That Require Maintenance • Mildew on outside walls of homes—Mildew and mildew- stained areas outside your home should be pressure washed and possibly painted. Pool cage frames also accumulate mildew and mold; be sure to keep these areas clean as well. • Dirty roofs and driveways—Roofs and driveways should be pressure washed regularly as needed. • Bare areas in the lawn—Any areas that are void of grass should be reseeded or replaced with new sod. Because sum- mer is the rainy season in Florida, now is a good time to do this work. • Dirty mailboxes and posts—Mailboxes and posts should be cleaned and painted, if necessary.

• Missing house numbers that must be replaced—Sarasota County requires that all building numbers be readable and prominently placed where they can be easily seen. The Meadows Restrictions adhere to this regulation. • Trees that overhang sidewalks and streets—Overhanging trees not only are a nuisance, they also can cause problems if they obstruct the view. The MCA requires you to prune and cut back any trees or bushes to prevent obstruction. 8 The Meadoword • September 2012 Emergency Coastal Prep Cleanup Committee Effort Be a little scared—so you will be prepared Sarasota County By Harry Shannon, M.D.—Chairperson Seeks Volunteers for International History lessons that well as health and beauty needs. Coastal Cleanup bear repeating… • Do not use candles or open fires. Have plenty of batteries of on September 15 Here are a few lessons from the different sizes for flashlights and Provided by Herald-Tribune Hurricane Guide battery-powered lights and radios. Mote Marine Laboratory that we’ve learned from Hurricanes You can find small battery-powered Andrew through Charley and disc lamps that affix to the wall Keep Sarasota County Wilma. Unfortunately, some at places like Home Depot and Beautiful (KSCB) is seeking Floridians have learned way more Lowe’s. volunteers to participate in the than they wanted to know about • Don’t depend on your “lucky 2012 International Coastal Cleanup hurricanes from these storms. Since stars” to get you through, but if you on Saturday, September 15 from we, in Sarasota, have been lucky so don’t lose power, just thank your 8:00 am to noon at sites throughout far, we can use their experiences to lucky stars! Sarasota County. our benefit. Designate an off-site spokesperson The 2012 cleanup includes Prepare as if the hurricane were coastal areas and interior sites at coming our way Most, if not all, of us in The the following locations Bay Island Meadows came from somewhere Park, Bayfront Park and Marina, Charley taught us that hurricane else and have family and friends Bird Key Park, Brohard Park, forecasting is part science and part in other places. Let every body Caspersen Beach, Centennial Park, guesswork. Charley was supposed know in advance who the contact City Island Park, Edwards Islands, to hit the Tampa Bay before a sharp person will be. It’s much easier to Golden Beach, Ken Thompson right turn took it into Charlotte keep one person, rather than many, Parkway, Lemon Bay Park, Lido Harbor to hit Punta Gorda. Pay no informed when phone service or Beach, Manasota Beach, Nokomis attention to the narrow line of the other lines of communication may Beach, North Jetty Park, North track—look instead at the “cone of be intermittent. Port, Oscar Scherer State Park, uncertainty.” • Be sure to keep your cell Phillippi Estate Park, Quick Point Size and strength do matter phones, laptops, and other Nature Preserve, Rattlesnake communication devices charged Island, Ringling Causeway, Service Again, Charley surprised inland at all times. If possible, have auto Club Park, Siesta Beach, South residents when the hurricane- chargers so you can recharge in Jetty Beach, South Lido Beach, force winds did not dissipate after your car. Turtle Beach, Venice Beach, landfall but swept across the state, • If you know a storm is Venice Fishing Pier, and Whitaker causing damage and injuries from coming, it’s probably a good idea Bayou. Arcadia to Orlando to Daytona to get your laundry done ahead of Keep Sarasota County Beach. time. Beautiful partnered with Mote Plan to lose electricity • If you have a lot of food in Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, your freezer that can be cooked and who has worked for coastal and It doesn’t take a major storm to stored easily without refrigeration, marine conservation for more than snap tree branches, causing them to cook it. Stock up on ice before five decades, to make this year’s bring down power lines. hand in case you need it to store event a great success. Coastal • Have flashlights and plenty refrigerated food in a large cooler. Cleanup volunteers can pick up of batteries as well as non- Lend a hand their supplies from September 10 perishable food and plenty of through 14 at the Sarasota County water stockpiled. And don’t forget Many of The Meadows Chemical Collection Center at about your pets. You need enough residents are elderly or have 8750 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota food and water to provide for each infirmities; they can use some or Sarasota County Solid Waste member of your family, including help preparing for a storm or at 4000 Knights Trail Road in pets, for three days. Check your clearing debris from their yards or Nokomis. hurricane guide for guidelines on property after one occurs. A helping The first 2,500 volunteers to exactly what you need. hand can mean a lot to a storm- sign up will receive a free T-shirt, • Be sure you have enough traumatized survivor. water bottle, Chick-fil-A coupon, prescription drugs to last you for One way you can learn to help various cleanup supplies, and at least a month or more. Fill the is to join us on the Emergency a free admission ticket to Mote gasoline tanks of your cars. Make Preparedness Committee. Aquarium. Admission to Mote, sure you have plenty of charcoal or We meet the second Tuesday offered by the Laboratory as a a full tank of propane gas on hand of every month at the MCA thank you for participating, is good for your outdoor grill. Community Center. Our next until March 2013. • Have a basic first-aid kit, meeting is September 11 at 1:30 To sign up, contact Keep hand-sanitizer, and paper goods as pm. We hope to see you there! Sarasota County Beautiful at 941-861-5000. For more information on volunteering or sponsorship September is a peak month for hurricane activity opportunities, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at Are you prepared? 941-861-5000 or visit http://www. scgov.net and enter keyword KSCB in the search field. The Meadoword • September 2012 9 Scarborough Scribbles A Farewell to Summer… By Jane Lynahan Karklin

Summer’s warmth will continue David and I (Jane Karklin) during the always beautiful month recently saw the exhibit “Deco of September, yet even here in Japan” at the Ringling Museum the subtropics, there are subtle of Art. It was wonderful and is changes and the promise of autumn something we highly recommend Thank You! in the air. Soon some birds will to all the art lovers in our start their migration south to stay community. The exhibit will be My sincere appreciation to all ahead of the approaching cold at the Ringling until the end of The Meadows residents who voted for weather. And, some of the human October, so there’s still time left if variety of birds—our neighborhood you want to see it. me and supported my candidancy for the snow birds—will be returning to David and I were also at Lido Scarborough from their northern Beach for a swim recently when Sarasota County Charter Review Board homes this month. two large dark aquatic bodies Simon’s good and good-for-you food started swimming toward us. Tony Sawyer a big hit at July luncheon We got out of the water so fast, we could have won Olympic A round of applause to Mary Gold. After reading about recent Garvey for choosing Simon’s sightings of great white sharks in Coffee House as our July luncheon the shallow waters off Cape Cod, destination. Ever-popular Simon’s we were taking no chances. What is always a very lively place where we saw at Lido, however, turned you can find a myriad of very good out to be two manatees feeding and good-for-you food selections. in the area that just wanted to be All who attended had a thoroughly friendly. After discovering the enjoyable time. true identity of the animals, it was And, everything else going on… fun watching them for a while. Apparently these gentle beings also Joy and Bob Howes’ son, like to be petted. Maybe next time! Haight, visited in August. Also that month, the Howes’ nephew Try to remember the kind of and his family, which includes four September, when life was slow children, came for a nice visit. and oh so mellow… Debbie and Linc Miller ~ Lyrics written by Tom Jones welcomed their two granddaughters and music composed by Harvey Olivia, 18, and Sammi, 16, for Schmidt, from the musical comedy a visit recently. The family was The Fantasticks. found at Siesta Key Beach most days and shopping at St. Armand’s Enjoy the Labor Day holiday and Ellenton Outlet Mall on other and a beautiful Harvest Moon, days. They all had a fun time everyone! fishing in Sarasota Bay, with the help of Captain Jim Klopfer. Although the family wasn’t able to bring any of their catch home Peace for dinner, they caught at least six different varieties of fish and had a By Jane Lynahan Karklin thoroughly enjoyable time out on the water. ] Butterfly, do not go away The Miller’s grandson Steve, Please stay with me this 16, was unable to join the family summer day. on this trip because of a prior Your colors melting in the sky commitment. He was asked by transcend the woes of years special invitation to participate in gone by. the Navy Junior ROTC Leadership And I can see the setting sun Academy in Rhode Island. bestowing peace on everyone. Steve placed first in academics With evening stars on and second in all-around at the grand display Academy. The Millers are very our worries will all fade away. proud of him. 10 The Meadoword • September 2012 The Scene From Chatsworth Greene Quiet times in the neighborhood… As seen by Ginny Cardozo and Jane Jassin

Since the rain has been falling more often in Sarasota—not mainly on the plain in Spain—fewer of us September Scene have been out and about. But there are some exceptions… By Jane Jassin “Ronnie” Parrish spent a few days over in Lake Worth. September is month The Youngs made their regular number nine. summer trip up north to visit with Time to make up family and friends. another rhyme. Mae Miller is using the time to improve her Spanish with lessons To welcome Labor Day at the county’s vo-tech school. weekend for extra time to play, Perhaps she’s planning a trip, eh? With golf or tennis, or just And, speaking Spanish will be a pool day. on Via Viteri’s agenda, too, since she will be spending a semester Time to say “Good-bye” to studying in Spain. summer, and “hello” to Fall, And perhaps to buy some new Good-bye and hello… clothes at the mall. Janet Fassler, a long-time resident here, decided to move September may bring some to Plymouth Harbor, but before cooler breezes, she went, she found us some nice Or some allergies may bring new neighbors—Janet and Bill on coughs or sneezes. O’Connor. And, we won’t have to learn but one new name! They We’ll soon see “the snowbirds” come from New Jersey. Janet return for their winter stay, (O’C.) is still working (same Welcoming each warm company, but here in Sarasota), and sunny day. and Bill is retired. He says he’s going to try the game of golf at “Happy New Year” to those last. celebrating their religious Some of us had a chance holidays as they did in to welcome them at a Tuesday ancient times, as they rejuvenate evening pool get-together and look their bodies and minds. forward to having them share the fun in our community. Enjoy the September scene, And, now Jane wraps it up with Right here at the September Scene. Chatsworth Greene!

4938 Waterbridge Down—$274,900 Marci McFarland Pool, Lake & Golf Course 3/3 Home GRI, Realtor® Second quarter sales the Cabinet Solutions highest since 2005… listings at a 10-year low. 2430 17th Street • Sarasota FL 34234 Now is the Time! www.cabinet-solutions.com Would you like to know what your home is worth in today’s market? Would you like to work with someone who specializes in The Meadows? 941-365-1085 Would you like to work with someone who 5280 Wedgewood Lane—$119,000 1st Meadows Specialists listens to your needs and goals? floor 2/2 Condo with Golf Course View If you are considering listing, I would be • Family owned and operated for 18 years happy to meet with you to discuss the value • Hundreds of kitchen and bath of your home in today’s market and how PENDING best to prepare your home to sell. If you are remodels completed in The Meadows looking to buy, I know The Meadows and the many types of homes available. Please feel If you ask a neighbor—chances are, they will know our work! free to call me. Happy customers who spread the news are our best source of referrals

Michael Saunders & Company We’re just up the street! Licensed Real Estate Broker 8660 South Tamiami Trail • Sarasota, FL 34238 4938 Taywater Dell—$399,000 3/3 Top Quality Products • Exceptional Customer Satisfaction 941-961-3390 (cell) • 941-966-8000 (office) Pool Home on Golf Course, Total [email protected] • www.marcimcfarland.com Transformation, Luxurious Updates Competitive Pricing • Minimal Disruption The Meadoword • September 2012 11 The MCA Office is In Memorium CLOSED for Labor Day The Meadows Loses Monday, September 3 Former MCA Board

Meadows resident Bruce He was also President and • Repairs ALL Losurdo died in early August. Vice President of Huntingwood • Driveways BRICK Bruce was an active member in the early 2000s. • Pool Decks of The Meadows community. He was a member of The PAVER • Walkways He was a former Treasurer Meadows Country Club and NEEDS • Patios of The Meadows Community served on its Board of Governors Association. as well as held several Bruce served for seven years chairmanships at the Club. Len Besterman President on The MCA Safety Committee, Our condolences to his Phone: 941-228-2461 • Fax: 941-240-2157 four years as Chairperson, and family. He will be missed. on the MCA Board of Directors Visit Our Lakewood Ranch Showroom • By Appointment Only for two terms. www.bestermanhardscapes.com Email: [email protected] 12 The Meadoword • September 2012 Chandlers’ Chatter Some views from the Forde By Jeanie and Steve Parker

A couple of months ago, Meanwhile, in their spare Chandlers Forde obtained a much time, the Stott’s have completely needed haircut—the Board’s renovated their home, doing action spruced up the area much of the work themselves. remarkably well. Quite a showplace now! In the past month, several Seasoned travelers stung by the roofs were repaired, along with “vacation bug” gutters and various kinds of holes THE MEADOWS—Wonderful plugged in the side structures. Chandler’s residents, Bill 3,500 + sq. ft. home situated Familiar to most us is the and Patty Bruner recently on 1.3 lushly landscaped acres. authentic 1947 “Bahama blue” returned from a more than There’s marble and wood floors, library, fabulous pool/ Forde pickup truck that is parked exciting trip across the United spa/lanai for entertaining, spec- outside a Chandlers condo most States. They travel thousands of tacular lake view, and much mornings. It belongs, of course, miles via camper, and each year more! 3BR/3B. Great Golf & to Dennis Grosskreutz, the their adventures exceed their tennis community. marvelous carpenter employed by expectations. the Board to fix most anything. During this summer’s travels, MLS#A3952050 • $749,000 If you don’t know him, he is the Brunners reconnected with the always affable, silver pony- cousins in Kansas and made a tailed man often perched about poignant trip to Nebraska to bury roof level. Fortunately, he is Bill’s parents in the family plot as steady on a ladder as he is there. gracious to any who would like Bill’s roots go way back in to discuss just what he is doing. A the Kansas/Nebraska region with great credit to the Forde, Dennis grandparents steeped in farming has enjoyed his work here for (who made a life off the land) decades, and we certainly do and good Midwestern values. enjoy him. But, not all was grace and New neighbors arrive from peace on their trip—a tire out-of-space blowout on the trailer in Missouri when the temperature was 108 Among the interesting degrees certainly challenged their neighbors who moved into constitutions. the Forde are Chris, Nicole, Then, possibly one of nature’s and Roman Stott. Chris, a unkindest acts occurred when commercial scientist working Bill plugged in the power cord with space satellites, GPS of his camper at a campsite—a systems, and the like is a son of nasty wasp did not appreciate the the previous owners, Brian and interruption and flew up Bill’s Liz Stott. nose and stung the… ever-lovin’ Nicole knows something out of him. Bill says, “It felt about space herself. A NASA like he was being electrocuted.” astronaut, she is the last woman As a former pathologist and to board the shuttle successfully, dermatologist, he and Patty knew work on the space station, and just what to do. I am sure they return to terra firma. will regale us with the details Sadly, the shuttle was retired. should we inquire. So, they have recently packed We welcome them back to their Canaveral bags and are the Forde where bees and wasps spending more time with us, know their place and life is more going back and forth between civilized. Houston and here. We would like to hear from you The real star of the family, is their son, Roman, a highly Give us your news. It might energetic young man who just be fun to see it in print. had his 10th birthday. Always looking for a game of catch, he Enjoy the last days of summer— could be the fountain of youth for they are dwindling fast! many of us in the Forde. The Meadoword • September 2012 13 FREE ESTIMATE! MHOA (Meadows Home Owners Association) $15 OFF By Dick Plumb Any Plumbing 379-9070 Service Happy Labor Day and July Real Estate *Cannot be combined with other please drive safely! Activity—good news discounts or special offers • Water Heater Replacement It was brought to my attention, and bad news! • Repairs DISPOSAL 1/2 HP from a northern Meadows resident, Let’s have the “bad news first. • Remodel how Labor Day was the last “hoorah” After eight months of positive • Re-Water Piping Installation $179.95 SALE PRICE—INSTALLED of the year, before looking forward activity in real estate sales, the bumpy • Drain & Sewer Cleaning (REGULAR PRICE—$229.95) to six months of winter gradually bottom has returned. Our sales in The on its way. We are so fortunate to Meadows for July were 45 percent less look forward to six to eight months than sales in June and 31 percent less of sunshine, beaches, golf, tennis, than July of 2011. Our listing supply gardening, and so forth. ended up at 6.8 months (6.0 being M C Landscaping Service But, let’s not forget that September healthy) compared to 3.8 for June. Landscape Division is infamous for being the most active This is a typical scenario for the – Complete landscaping month for storms with the warm mid-summer real estate market with – Plant and shrub installation and maintenance waters and weather patterns that favor fewer homes coming up for sale, – Palm and tree maintenance & storm development. So, why not finish which gives selective buyers less to • Free Estimates trimming up the holiday by double-checking choose from. We ended up with 28 • References – Mulch, stone and borders your final checklist and storm kit. pending contracts waiting to close, • Year Round or One Time – Hand weeding Be proactive and volunteer to help resulting in the lowest amount of with the Emergency Prep Committee. pending sales for the year, but we still “Big or Small –We Do It All” Stop by the MCA Community Center have an optimistic monthly average of 20% Discount Mike Corrigan/Landscape Division for more information. And, while 35 since January. “Short sale” pending on Final Estimate 351-1581 you’re there, be sure to pick up the contracts can drag on and accumulate email: [email protected] 2012 Hurricane Guide, if you haven’t for months with a fabricated indicator already. Remember, The Meadows as a result. isn’t in a mandatory evacuation zone, Now for the good news! Sale but we may still have power outages prices increased 26 percent from and high winds. June and 11 percent from July 2011. Inventory is still low at 75 homes, SAVE THE and with a sluggish July of only 11 DATE! sales, our average for the year is still a significant 18 sales per month. Only Annual MHOA 12 percent consisted of “distressed” dinner meeting property (Sarasota County had 15 scheduled for next percent) of the 75 active July listing February 27 inventory. On the other hand, pending sales Mark your 2013 calendars for in The Meadows for July contained February 27 when our annual dinner 43 percent distressed and Sarasota meeting will be held in the Regency pendings had 63 percent distressed. room of The Meadows Country Club. With a decrease in foreclosures, a To become a member of The Meadows high percentage of distressed pending Homeowners’ Association (not to be sales, and low inventory (with a low confused with the MCA, which is percentage of distressed property), we the mandatory Meadows Community might see a more constant, relaxed, Association), contact membership and slight increase in prices in the near chairman Carr Purser at 379-6496 future (running into a little “bump” or email [email protected] every so often). and ask for more information and an New construction has been application. We look out for all of our escalating, which ads tax revenue and members and look forward to seeing much needed jobs. Mortgage interest more home owners join MHOA so we rates remain at their lowest. High can grow and improve. demand for homes in The Meadows remains constant.

Sales & Activity For Houses and Condos In The Meadows—July 2012* • Sales during the month of July 2012...... 11 • Sales for the last year (July 2011)...... 16 • Pending Sales (under contract; not closed) as of July 31, 2012...... 28 • Median Sale price of homes sold in July 2012...... $180,000 • Median Sale price of homes sold in July 2011...... $160,000 • Average inventory of homes for sale during July 2012...... 75 • Average inventory of homes for sale during July 2011...... 72 • Median list price of homes for sale on July 31, 2012...... $148,900

The July supply is 6.8 months (3.8 last month; 6.0 is considered a healthy market) *Information is obtained from My Florida Regional MLS and Sarasota Association of Realtors 14 The Meadoword • September 2012

Call Marilyn Maleckas Does your garage need Meadows Realtor—Meadows Resident an overhaul? Cell: 941-400-2081 The MCA Garage Sale is coming up fast… someone’s “trash” could be your treasure! HIGHLY DESIRED CHANTECLAIRE! If you are looking for a spacious vacation home or lovely full-time residence, look no further. Beautifully It’s not too soon to begin Bring your own tables and displays updated 3 bd villa features a gated entrance courtyard, eat-in kitchen, thinking about getting a space or rent a six-foot table from the newer wood floors and a new A/C system...... Offered at $209,000 and gathering together your MCA for an additional $12.00. GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN CHARTWELL GREEN! Desirable, updated “unwanteds.” The annual MCA Food vendors are not permitted; 1 bd unit with beautiful screened in lanai overlooking the golf course Garage Sale is scheduled for food will be available for purchase and lake. Walk to shopping village...... Offered at $79,000 Saturday, November 17 from 8:00 from participating Shopping Village am until 1:00 pm. For those of you restaurants. To view these and other Meadows properties, who are new to The Meadows, Sign up begins Friday, October call me for a showing or those of you who may have 26, from 8:15 am to 2:30 pm. (Sorry, Sales in The Meadows are at the highest level since 2005, forgotten, the sale is held at The no early sign-ups.) Spaces will and, as your neighborhood real estate sales team, we are in Meadows Shopping Village. continue to be available for rent the best position to sell your home. Call me for a professional If you have not already reserved during office hours, Monday through analysis of your home—you won’t be disappointed. your spot for the sale, don’t hesitate. Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Space is available on a first-come, Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, until first-served basis. You must be a Friday, November 2 at 3:00 pm, or Meadows Real Estate Services Meadow’s resident to participate. until all spaces are filled—whichever 5027 Ringwood Meadow Reservation cost is $12.00 per comes first. Come by the MCA Sarasota, FL 34235 space and is limited to two spaces Community Center to complete the per resident to give other Meadows sign-up sheet and prepay your space. residents the chance to participate. We accept cash or checks only. The Meadoword • September 2012 15 The Ladies of Newcomer’s Chelmsford Close Luncheon Ladies host welcome luncheon for new neighbor November 3 By Barbara Bates Noon to 1:30 pm MCA Community Center

Reservations Required—RSVP by October 25 Contact the MCA, 377-2300 If you are NEW to The Meadows, we’re glad you’re here! We know you’ll love living here and look forward to meeting you at the November Newcomer’s Luncheon. Come meet your neighbors and see what The Meadows has to offer. Space is limited and reservations are required. RSVP no later than October 25. Sponsored by the MCA Involvement Committee • Food Provided by the MCA

The ladies of Chelmsford Close recently hosted a welcome luncheon to get acquainted with a new neighbor— Faith Nichols. Pictured LEFT to RIGHT and TOP to BOT TOM: Betty Baranowski, new neighbor Faith Nichols, Chalise Bourque, Doris Hitchcock, Zelda Young, Joan Gedvillas, Jo Wieczynski, Grace Lutes, Cheryl from Sentry Management, and Marth Gobel

J. Rocco’sFormerly From New YorkSalon An Experienced Full Service Salon for Men & Women • Hair Care • Manicure / Pedicure • Color • Certified Estheticians on Site 00 • Highlights • Brow & Lash Tinting Special • Low-Lights • Gift Certificates Available $55 CUT & PERM ONLY Fall’s just ahead… Special New Clients Only Must Bring Coupon What about your head? Need a new style? Not valid with any other offer. Call us today at 941-953-5299 Expires 9/30/2012 935 N. Beneva Rd. (Sarasota Commons) 941-953-5299 16 The Meadoword • September 2012 What Will Sarasota’s Next Generation of Art Lovers Look Like? Find out at Art in the Park on September 22 Provided by Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Sarasota Chamber economic development and high of Commerce Young Professionals quality living of our community. Group (YPG) with the assistance Art in the Park epitomizes the YPG of event sponsors—Coaching, mission while reaching out to a Counseling & Consulting, Inc.; new sector of young professionals, Ringling Museum; and Asolo who may not have this type of Repertory Theatre—will host Art in opportunity elsewhere” said YPG the Park to celebrate and support the Chair, Frank Maggio. region’s local young artists. If you are under 40 years old Up to 125 local artists will vie and paint, sculpt, write, sing, tell for a chance to win cash prizes and jokes, or create other forms of art, tickets to the Ringling Museum’s this event is for you. The contest International Art Festival and entrance fee is $25.00 YPG members Gala. Only three finalists and five and $30.00 for nonmembers. honorable mentions will qualify. Patrons are free. Applications must The Asolo Repertory Theatre is be submitted to the Chamber by also donating Culture Collective September 7. memberships. The public is invited to attend Chris Waters, in collaboration the event free at Selby 5 Points Park with his wife Dee (owners of on Saturday, September 22 from 9:00 Coaching, Counseling and am to 1:00 pm. Consulting, Inc.) brought the idea For more information about Art to The Chamber/ YPG and are in the Park, visit YPG’s Website at spearheading the event. “The mission http://www.sarasotaypg.com. of the YPG is to create a platform for The Young Professionals Group our members to build relationships, is sponsored this year by Grapevine develop professionally, become Communications, Ludwig-Walpole civically and philanthropically Insurance Agency, Mattison’s, and active, and contribute to the Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP.

Pickup new CR TFN The Meadoword • September 2012 17 Weybridge Condominium Association Where Owners and Renters are one big happy family By Sylvia Clark

and cannot live in the water. mammals. I have seen raccoons, My (wild) life in [Editor’s note: If you spot what coyotes, deer, and hundreds of The Meadows you think is a turtle crossing the squirrels. Once my husband even road, help it to the other side, but spotted an elusive Florida Panther Every day, my life in The do not place it in a pond. But, be crossing on DeSoto Road. Meadows is full of wonderful views, careful—soft-shell turtles can be Yes, The Meadows is a fantastic surprises, and fantastic opportunities dangerous to pick up. Tortoises will place to live, play golf, tennis, relax to take awesome pictures of the die quickly in water, and unless you by a pool, take a walk, ride a bike, beautiful wildlife. There are few are familiar enough to recognize and otherwise frolic on its grounds. days when I do not step out when an tortoises from turtles, you may be With all it has to offer along with awesome sight awaits me. Florida’s giving a tortoise a death sentence.] the social life, I know I made a great beautiful water birds and other In the woods in and near choice when I chose Sarasota to retire wildlife live abundantly here. The Meadows are home to many and The Meadows to live. In the seven years we have owned in The Meadows, I have ABOVE LEFT—Cardinal; BELOW LEFT—Blue Heron preening accumulated quite a few photos— BELOW TOP—Red Hawk; BELOW MIDDLE—Afternoon shadows some I would like to share with you. BELOW BOTTOM—Roseate Spoonbill (Photos by Sylvia Clark) Birds feed on the more than abundant fish that live in the ponds and canals. Ibis feed on worms in the ground. I have seen, blue, spotted, and gray Herons, the great American Egret, Snowy Egrets, majestic Sand Hill Cranes, Wood Storks, Ospreys, and Anhingas drying their wings at the side of the canals and ponds. I have seen ducks and Coots (which are mistaken for ducks)— among them, colorful male Mallards and spotted female with ducklings and Muscovy ducks with fleshy Hank and Becky Matranga red growth around their faces. The Meadows also attracts brown and white pelicans. Twice, I have spotted a Roseate Spoonbill, once abundant in Florida, but now a rarer sighting. Birds of prey, like the Red Falcon, live in The Meadows year- round. And, once in a while, Bald Eagles come around. A great many smaller birds migrate here during the seasons, including Cardinals, Starlings, Robins, and others. The Meadows also provides year-round residency for Doves. A few dinosaurs live in The Meadows as well—you occasionally may see one of them sunning on the banks of one of our ponds. You’ll easily recognize them as our Florida alligators. Turtles reside in Meadows ponds. Once in a while you’ll see one crossing the road from pond to pond, but, don’t mistake it for a Gopher Tortoise—they are two different animals. Tortoises are landlubbers 18 The Meadoword • September 2012

Photo by Jim Young

Talking about himself does not at Mote and has served as chairman of come easily to Alex Eichholz. When docents there. he speaks of growing up in Europe Nature photography is also an and moving alone to America while on-going interest—and, recent motor he was still in his teens, he is almost home vacations provided plenty of diffident about the impact of that opportunities. He also tried building experience. Discussing his career in his own computer, a project that he science also began as a challenge, but OPPORTUNITY jokingly describes as “taking over the his willingness to explain in simple house,” but one he wanted to do. It was terms some of his accomplishments a success. He confesses, however, that made it easy to be fascinated by his he now has one that does far more than determination and successes. + HARD WORK he could want, so he’s not tempted to Alex’s father was a White build another. Russian [Russians who opposed the Alex was a widower when he communists during the Revolution; the met Suzanne, in Washington, D.C., White Movement (1917-1922) and its where she had been transferred by military, the White Army—also known = SUCCESS Hughes Aircraft. Like Alex, she has a as the White Guard or simply Whites— background in science and teaching, was a loosely formed confederation albeit, from another perspective— of anti-Communist forces who fought Alex Eicholz set his path space. Suzanne worked at MIT’s the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil instrumentation lab on the Apollo War]. He was trained as an engineer early on and was Project, evaluating the altitude of and served as a colonel in the Russian space. Earlier, she was the first woman Army. When the Revolution erupted, accepted in Northwestern’s Ph.D. he managed to escape to what was determined to follow it program and the first woman to gain then Yugoslavia (now Croatia), where By Ginny Cardozo tenure at the University of Toledo. he secured a teaching position at the After retiring in Florida, Suzanne university level. He met and married a recalls washing dishes at a resort taught physiology to the first class taught computer science classes at young woman; the couple soon had a one summer prior to getting a more of 15 students. More importantly, Eckerd College in St. Petersburg and son, Alex. lucrative job at a steel mill in Gary, however, was the opportunity to work tutored math at the University of With the end of WW II, however, Indiana. He worked extra shifts to on his research projects that included Phoenix. She left those commitments more changes were coming to Eastern refine the steel from larger mills into studies of the effects of the absorption to pursue other interests. She enjoys Europe, and the family decided to wire rods. It was physically exhausting, of glucose. This information was then hiking and is often joined by one of her resettle in Germany. but money was important and there applied with success to humans by two daughters on hikes in Colorado or Alex attended school in Munich, were bonuses to be earned. Alex was medical doctors. Wisconsin. adding German and soon English to not afraid of hard work and already a During these years, Alex became The couple has lived in The the Russian he already spoke. Inspired very determined young man. an integral part of the development Meadows since 2006, moving to by a chemistry set (childhood gift), he After graduating from Blackburn, and growth of the medical school. On Woodman’s Chart to downsize after soon was recognized as an exceptional he continued on to Duke University in a personal note, he was able to bring five years at Stoneybrook. Their chemistry student. Friends suggested Durham, North Carolina, for graduate his parents to America, where they Yorkshire terrier “Disney” is very that he apply for a full scholarship to work. He also decided to become a settled among fellow Russians living much a part of the family, alerting study further at Blackburn College in United States citizen. By that time, on Long Island in Sea Cliff, New York. them to visitors and always ready to Carlinville, Illinois. he was focused on biochemistry and Following several years of occasional jump onto Suzanne’s lap to cuddle. It was wrenching to leave his research; with that as a goal, he earned visits, it was a time of happiness for The couple shares some household family, but they overwhelmingly his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois— the family. tasks. Alex occasionally cooks favorite supported the opportunity to continue with it, the right to be called “Doctor.” Despite a busy professional Russian recipes for his wife, using the his studies in America—so, he was on However important this title may be life, Alex was able to find time for special ingredients he finds at a local his way! in academia, neither Alex nor his wife sailing on the Long Island Sound and market that stocks them. Although he was accustomed to Suzanne use it as part of their identity Chesapeake Bay in a series of ever- While they have many interesting cold weather in Europe, he remembers today. They prefer, instead, to allow larger boats—a 35-foot craft was memories, neither Alex nor Suzanne using old army blankets to make their many accomplishments to speak one of his favorites. He continued seem to live in the past and their winter clothes when temperatures for them. his interest in sailing at Mote Marine intellectual curiosities still appear to fell that first year in America! Also When Rutgers University opened Laboratory as a volunteer helping be set on “GO” as they look forward to realizing the need to earn money to a medical school, Alex Eichholz was young people build model sailboats as the next step on the stairway of life. supplement his scholarship, Alex one of its 40-member faculty and part of the project. He still volunteers The Meadoword • September 2012 19 Memoirs and Life Writing Group Describing significant events that happened in your life and hearing the same from others is what The Meadows Memoirs and Life Writing Group is about By Bob Barnett—Memoirs Coordinator

The Meadows Memoirs and At the first meeting in January, Memoirs Group has been pretty husband chosen by her parents for Life Writing Group will resume we ask the members why they want interested in this, too. an arranged marriage; and seeing meeting on the first and third to be part of the Memoirs Group. We’ve learned that the group a future wife sitting high up on Mondays in January 2013 at 10:00 The answer given most often is, “I found romance in a wide range a porch in a rocking chair and am and continue through April want to preserve these stories for of ways. Their stories tell about a knowing that she would someday 2013. At each session, members my grandchildren.” beautiful, but overconfident, boy be his wife. In the stories that can bring a short piece that they One of the stories my coming down from Washington follow, two members of the group have written to read to the group or grandchildren always want to hear Heights to Harlem to meet the new describe their first dates with their they can just come to listen and to is how Grandma and I met. The girl on the block; meeting a future future spouses. discuss the writing.

How I met your mother

The PAVILION The Shrub Girl By Phyllis Stearns By Bob Barnett We were an “older I met Liz Arner (who became my treated Pam, but when we started to so lucky man.” wife on New Year’s Eve, 1960) after dance, she liked the soft red shirt and to live in It was a Hi-Teen—a weekly dance held in the Old Spice that I was wearing. I asked the Triple warm spring gym above the Chester West Virginia her to dance frequently that night, and Cities—the evening, City Hall and Jail. I [was] dating Pam we asked each other during the crucial names giv- and we Rockwell, Liz’s best friend. last six dances of the evening. en to the entered the After the dance was over, I asked if When I asked to take her home, adjacent cavernous I could walk Pam home; I did not have she agreed. With two other couples, we upstate building the family car and Pam lived only two drove to Hoge’s, a drive-in restaurant New York cities of Binghamton, John- with happy anticipation of a good blocks from the City Hall. [in] East Liverpool, Ohio. son City, and Endicott—in the 1940s. time. I think the entrance fee was To my surprise, Pam was going At Hoge’s, everybody always George F. Johnson, our larger- fifty cents—maybe not even that to a slumber party at Liz’s house that ordered hamburgers and chocolate than-life industrialist-shoe magnate, much—and the back of our hands were night, so I walked her there where milkshakes, almost as if it were an built a grand ballroom for our city that stamped with purple ink to allow for she introduced me to Liz. I was unwritten rule. I was astounded when would easily accommodate some two ready identification for leaving and immediately impressed. I remember Liz ordered a Shrub. I had never even thousand dancers. Like all Endicott- reentering. thinking, “Liz is really cute, has a good heard of a Shrub, but soon learned Johnson shoe factories, this building, The big band was playing on the sense of humor, is quite interesting, that it was grape juice with ice cream. too, was built of red brick with arched very high bandstand at one end of and very sexy looking.” As I sat there with my hamburger and windows gracing the high walls. The the dance floor. An excellent dancer, For the next three months, I chocolate milkshake, I realized that name “PAVILION” was always in my date was so easy to follow. We looked for her at the teen dances in Liz was something special to break capital letters and so even the name jitterbugged for the better part of Chester every week and at the dances tradition in such a bold, sophisticated was attractive. two hours. I thought I was having a after basketball games, but she never way. In one of the highlight events, wonderful dream. appeared. It was almost as if she were [“The Shrub,” is an excerpt from 4,000 people (double a capacity crowd) Dave and I were married some a ghost with her memory haunting me. a collection of memories written by showed up for Guy Lombardo’s five years later upon his return from Then on the Saturday before Easter Bob Barmett entitled Growing Up In Orchestra. Other famous big bands an isolated Air Force radar site on a she came to Hi-Teen. Both of us were the Last Small Town: A West Virginia that played there included Glen Miller, mountaintop in Alaska. in groups of stag boys and girls. I Memoir.] Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey. [Recently] Dave looked up the asked her to dance a couple times, and I was sixteen at that time (1949) “PAVILION” via Google on our she asked me on the second ladies’ when an 18-year-old boy named Dave computer. He found it listed, but choice. invited me to go to the PAVILION on learned that, like so many other things Later, Liz told me that she did a date. I was excited to be going with of that era, it had been torn down. not like me initially because of the him because he was good looking and impersonal way she thought I had 20 The Meadoword • September 2012 We are fortunate to have in our area one of the training centers EDITOR’S for guide dogs. And, it’s not uncommon to see these dogs out NOTE: and about with their trainers in public places. It’s a real tempta- tion to want to talk to the dogs—or pet them, isn’t it? And, you think, “Should I, or shouldn’t I?” Remember first and foremost, they are working dogs, and they are on the clock whenever you see them with their handlers. We all need to respect that. If a dog is wearing a harness— whether it’s working with a trainer or escorting a visually impaired person—you should realize the dog is employed. It’s okay to recognize the dog, speak to it, and even pet it—if you ask permission from his human counterpart first. The article that follows, authored by Jennifer Bement of Southeastern Guide Dogs, gives insight into the job that guide dogs do and what you need to do, as an admirer, when you encounter them. Guide Dog Etiquette By Jennifer Bement [Reprinted with permission from an article published in “Weekly Tails From Southeastern Guide Dogs” in the December 16, 2011 Bradenton Patch at htp://www.bradenton.patch.com]

With the holidays [approaching in are a number of guide dog handlers here on campus to make our students a couple of months], proper etiquette in the area who are working with full- feel comfortable and hopefully they [may be] on your mind. Which fork do fledged guide dogs. Even if they are will help the next time you meet one of I use? Should I send a written thank wearing one of Southeastern’s blue our guide dog handlers around town. you or is an email sufficient? [Since staff shirts, they may be relying on you may see more guide dogs out their guide[s] to get around town, since [Editor’s Note: This article during the season, it’s] a good time to two of our team members are guide about “Guide Dog Etiquette” brush up on guide dog etiquette. dog handlers. is a previously published article Did you know that traffic is by Southeastern Guide Dogs Let’s tackle the big required to always yield to someone in and cannot be changed without issue first: Is it okay to the crosswalk who is traveling with a appropriate notation. Wording that white cane, guide dog, or other form you see in editorial brackets in the pet a guide dog? of mobility device? It is known as article indicates wording that was Answer: It’s OK to pet a guide the White Cane Law and has been in changed by the editor for clarity so dog, only if the handler has given effect in Florida since the late 1930s. that it is appropriate to the present you permission. There may be times It is intended to guarantee the rights date.] when it looks as if the dog is resting of all disabled pedestrians to access or the handler isn’t being guided, but streets and highways. Unfortunately, in actuality, whenever the dog is in this important law goes woefully harness, it is working. There are some unenforced and by the very nature handlers who don’t want their dogs of their disabilit[ies], the visually petted, so if you have your request impaired community cannot witness declined, don’t feel bad, just smile and infractions themselves. admire the dog from afar. Here on campus, we are pretty Then there’s the issue of petting comfortable interacting with people our adorable puppies-in-training—is with visual impairments, but I’m sure that OK? If you have gotten permission those who don’t typically have blind from the Puppy Raiser, sure. We send people in their lives may find it a bit our puppies out with Puppy Raisers, awkward. Here are some tips to keep so that they will get exposed to a in mind: multitude of people and places as part If you see blind person[s who of their socialization. appear] to be in need of assistance, When the puppy is under 10 don’t just go up and grab them by the months old, the Puppy Raiser may let arm. Instead, ask if they need help and you pet the puppy while it is wearing if they do, give them clear and concise its training coat (ours are blue), but if directions (stay away from phrases like the puppy is older, the Puppy Raiser “over there” or “close by”). will remove the coat first, then let you If visually impaired person[s ask] know it is OK to pet the puppy. We to go “sighted guide,” that means do this because after 10 months, the they want you to lead them to their puppies begin to connect that when destination. To do so, simply offer they are in coat, they are working, but them your left elbow and lead them, when the coat is off, they are off duty, being sure to note changes in elevation just like the guide dog harness. and alerting them to walking through Don’t get your feelings hurt if the doorways, etc. It’s like you are being Puppy Raiser asks that you not pet the their guide dog for that time. puppy though. While they are very If you enter a room with blind cuddly and cute, it is imperative that people, announce yourself so they the puppy learns to ignore distractions know who entered and let them know (including people who really want to when you leave so they aren’t talking pet them). to you when you aren’t there anymore. For the locals, you have likely When dining with someone who seen our trainers in their blue shirts and is blind, it is sometimes helpful to let khaki pants working the dogs around [him or her] know where items are by town. But if you come across someone using the clock method. For instance, with a guide dog, don’t automatically “your water is at 11:00.” assume it is one of our trainers. There [These are] just a few tips we use The Meadoword • September 2012 21

Koffee Klatsch is back in October Koffee Klatsch returns on happening in Sarasota County October 2, the first Tuesday of that affects you and The 2012-2013 Program Schedule the month—yes, that’s right, Meadows. it’s the first Tuesday for this Doors open at 8:00 am; the The Meadows “U” Committee month only. presentation starts at 8:30 am in The MEADOWS “U” Has Something for You! Christine Robinson, the Lakeside Room at the MCA All Meadows “U” seminars are held at The Meadows Community Center unless otherwise Chairman of the Sarasota Community Center. Come early noted. Seminars are free and open to Meadows residents and their friends County Commission, will for coffee and refreshments! catch us up on what’s been “Getting to Know Sarasota” Sarasota and its surrounding area offers a bountiful collection of heritage, culture, sports, Guest Speaker education, business, nature areas, and coastline. In the 2012-2013 Season, Meadows “U” continues with a second season of “A Kaleidoscope on Sarasota, II.” This second series of , Chair lectures, workshops, and discussions focuses on what the many aspects of Sarasota have Christine Robinson to offer. Sarasota County Commission Meadows “U” welcoming new October 9, 3:00 pm, Lakeside members to planning team Room at the MCA Tuesday, October 2 • 8:30 am The planning team for Lifelong learning Doors open at 8:00 for coffee, Meadows “U” is looking for men representatives from a variety of and women who are interested in educational programs—Pierian donuts, and bagels helping plan our events for the Spring Academy, ACE: Adult & coming year. If you are interested Community Education, Senior in learning more about the Friendship Center, Ringling committee and what we do, please College of Art Continuing come to our first meeting of the Studies, and several others—will season on Wednesday, September be on hand to discuss the many 5 at 3:00 pm in the MCA building. interesting, informative, and We already have two new members exciting classes, activities, and coming to this meeting, so you experiences that are available to don’t need to worry about being explore right here in Sarasota. the only newbie. It’s a great Plan to attend. It’s never too late to team and everyone gets to have “Exercise Your Mind.” input and takes responsibility This is the first Kaleidoscope for planning our events. If you on Sarasota II series presentation have questions or want more for 2012-2013. See the October information, call Administrative issue of The Meadoword for the Services Coordinator Judy Egan complete 2012-2013 schedule. at the MCA Community Center, 377-2300.

Library News Become a library volunteer From the Library Committee Frequent rain and hot, hot which are sometimes difficult to weather seems to have made our reach, and still make room for library even more popular as popular authors. readers look for indoor activities. We can always use help at We’ve even acquired a few new the library and schedules can be books, generously donated by folks flexible. If you’d like to volunteer, who appreciate reading and want please save this date—Monday, to share their recent “reads” with October 29, 10:00 am, for an others. information meeting about You may notice that your volunteering. The meeting is for library volunteers have been current volunteers, too. We’ll reorganizing the shelves this announce the room at the MCA summer. We are trying to free-up where we’ll meet once plans are some space on the lower shelves, final. Please plan to join us!

Going away for a while? Read The Meadoword online at http://www.themeadowssarasota.org www.themeadowssarasota.org 22 The Meadoword • September 2012 Craft Group Summer Fun Making new friends and sharing ideas By Liz Barnett

Would any of us enjoy Florida summers as much if we didn’t have some activities where heat, humidity, and spur of the moment stove for a quick hand wipe and thunderstorms embroidered hand towels for the didn’t matter? The Craft Group guest bath. isn’t about to find out—they’ve If you have a glass table, you’ll been enjoying their weekly appreciate our trivets made from meetings all summer. Wednesday wine corks. Like many of our mornings are a welcome oasis of crafts, the trivets required many fun, friendship, and productivity. hours of diligent work and even the Although there are fewer help of some husbands to get all members here in the summer, the corks we needed. the group has accomplished an It’s amazing how the amazing amount of work. They’ve Crafters find so many practical made stacks of knitted dishcloths ideas to make life a little more in a rainbow of colors that will manageable—knitted water bottle brighten anyone’s kitchen. I buy holders to sling over your shoulder new ones every year—they’re just when you walk, knitted slippers the right size for my hands and to put on afterwards, and soft easy to throw into the washer. sunglass cases in prints that won’t And for those of us who want get lost in a beach bag are just a a pretty table, the ladies made few of our summer creations. placemats and runners and napkins And, you’ll find all of these and and napkin rings. Their coaster more at the Craft Sale at the MCA sets in print cottons, tied up with Community Center on November 9 a ribbon, are pretty enough to and 10. In the meantime, don’t let make a nice hostess gift… if you the weather keep you at home. You are willing to give them away. can join the group any Wednesday They also made terry towels that from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the MCA. can hang close to your sink or If you can glue, we want you! The Meadoword • September 2012 23 The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Accepting applications for TDC/A Grant Panelists—a unique opportunity to serve the arts and cultural community Provided by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota

The Arts and Cultural assign projects, with an in-depth Alliance of Sarasota County is orientation in March and applicant now accepting applications for interviews in the spring (April individuals interested in serving through May). Panelists must also on the panel for Sarasota County’s be able to attend a variety of arts Tourist Development Cultural/Arts and cultural events throughout the grants program. year. TDC/A grants are administered Panelist application forms are by the Arts and Cultural Alliance, available online at http://www. and approximately $1.2 million SarasotaArts.org. The deadline for is distributed annually through applications is September 7. the TDC/A grant program to For more information, contact Sarasota County arts and cultural the Alliance’s Communications organizations that meet the criteria Manager, Brittany Norwood for artistic excellence and tourism at 941-365-5118 or email appeal. [email protected]. Grant panelists should have About the Arts and Cultural Alliance a broad range of expertise and experience in the artistic and The Arts and Cultural Alliance management areas of the arts— is a member-powered organization such as visual arts, performing arts, that serves as an advocate for arts and cultural administration, arts and culture in Sarasota business, finance, marketing, County. Founded in 1986 by a or tourism. The Alliance is in group of committed citizens, the particular need of performing and Alliance has administered more visual artists to serve on the panel than $10 million in grants to area this year as well as representatives artists and arts organizations. The from south County. Alliance works to ensure that arts Typically, an overview and culture remain essential to session is held in October to the continuing development of a vibrant, creative community. This is achieved through arts advocacy, education, and community outreach. For more information about how you can join the Arts and Cultural Alliance, visit http://www. sarasotaarts.org or call

Mah Jongg ON MONDAYS Are you looking for a chance to play Mah Jongg? Come by the MCA Monday mornings, 9:30 am For more information, call Caryl Magnus at 378-5055.

Community Haven Plant Nursery (formerly Children’s Haven) 4405 DeSoto Road • 302-1828 (From The Meadows, take Honore north; turn left at the DeSoto Road signal light) Now OPEN For Business! Monday–Saturday • 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Specializing in Butterfly-Attracting Plants For more information call 302-1828 All sales benefit the clients of Community Haven for Adults & Children with Disabilities. 24 The Meadoword • September 2012 School started the last of August. • Go directly to your bus seat and With students, buses, and motorists remain seated during the entire on the roads, everyone needs to take a ride. pause and consider that a brief careless • Exit the bus only at your moment can turn exuberance into assigned bus stop. tragedy. Some studies estimate that as • Tell the bus driver if you drop many as 17,000 students a year require Teamwork is needed to keep students something near the bus. Never try hospital treatment for injuries received safe on buses and at bus stops to pick it up first because the driver while they are riding, boarding, or may not be able to see you. Information provided by Sarasota County Schools leaving a school bus. But you should not… According to a survey conducted earlier this year, more than 21,000 school crossing guards. As a student at the bus stop, you • Walk behind the school bus. motorists illegally passed stopped • Drive or park only in authorized should… • Run after the bus. school buses on one day in April. By areas to drop off or pick up • Arrive at your bus stop about As a student on the bus, you should… learning and observing school bus children at school. five minutes before the bus is safety laws, citizens can help keep • Keep your hands, arms, and But, you should not… scheduled to arrive. children safe while they travel to and head inside bus. • Follow instructions from your from school on the yellow school bus. • Pass other vehicles in school • Buckle up properly if your bus driver or the school district The Florida Department of zones or at crosswalks. school bus has safety belts. about where to wait. Education and the Department of • Change lanes or make U-turns in • Stay in your seat and obey the • Wait in a safe place away from Highway safety and Motor Vehicles school zones. driver. the road. have offered the following reminders • Text or use a cell phone while • Remain seated at all times and to help motorists, students, and parents driving. But you should not… keep the aisle clear. work together to promote safety and • Stop talking and stay quiet when • Run and play while waiting for prevent injuries. For more information on school the bus comes to a railroad cross- the bus to arrive. Parents, please discuss with your bus stop laws, visit http://www. ing so the driver can hear if a train • Sit on the roadway while waiting children what they need to do and be FloridaSchoolBusSafety.gov. is approaching. for your bus. sure they understand. • Avoid any loud or disruptive As a parent or guardian, you should… • Speak to strangers at the bus stop behavior that could distract the bus As a motorist, you should… or get into a car with a stranger. • Read these safety tips with your driver from safely operating the Always tell your parents, your bus • Always be alert, cautious, and children and discuss why they are bus. driver, or another responsible adult patient around children, cross important. • Be courteous and respectful to as soon as possible if a stranger walks, bus stops, schools, school • Find the safest way to get to your driver. Safely getting you to tries to talk to you or pick you up. buses, and school parking lots. and from school or your assigned and from school is a tremendous • STOP when you approach a school bus stop. As a student getting on or off the bus, responsibility that the driver takes school bus that is stopped with red • Wait with your young children you should… very seriously. lights flashing and STOP sign arms at the bus stop in the morning and • Watch for the red flashing lights extended. This applies to almost all meet them at the bus stop in the and the STOP sign arms to extend instances of motorists traveling in afternoon. as the bus approaches. both directions. • Tell your children never to run • When the bus stops, wait for • Obey all traffic laws and speed into the street or cross between the driver’s signal that it is safe to limits, paying extra attention to the parked cars. cross the road or board the bus. lower speed limits in school zones. • Hold the handrail while going up • Watch for and obey signals from and down the stairs. • Look left, right, and left again when you cross the street. When the driver signals it is safe, walk at least 12 feet in front of the bus where the driver can see you.

USF Sarasota-Manatee accept first freshmen class in fall 2013 Information provided by USF August 2013 will be an historical College of Education, and College month for the University of South of Hospitality and Technology Florida Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM) – Leadership. Degree programs the first freshmen students will begin will be available in Accounting; degree programs at the University. Business and Technical Writing; Originally founded in 1956, the Criminology, Elementary Education; University of South Florida established English, British, and American limited course offerings in 1974 at two Literature; Finance; General Business public high schools in the Sarasota- Administration; History; Hospitality Manatee area to serve local residents, Management; Information Technology; with particular attention to community Interdisciplinary Social Sciences; college graduates and school teachers. Management; Marketing; and In the Fall of 2006, USFSM opened Psychology. its doors in a brand new location on The Office of Advancement U.S. 41 to students with an Associate’s is working to secure funding for a degree who wanted to pursue a Freshmen Scholarship available to this Bachelor’s degree. new class on a need basis. The first freshmen class will The application for freshmen admit 100 students, who join the opened on July 1 and the priority 4,500 students currently served by the deadline will be December 15 of this university. year. For more information about USFSM is made up of four the USF Sarasota-Manatee, the new colleges—College of Arts and freshmen class, and other initiatives, Sciences, College of Business, visit usfsm.edu or call 941-359-4200. The Meadoword • September 2012 25 Felines Need Good Homes Cat Depot committed to helping find good homes for remaining cats rescued from Caboodle Ranch Information provided by Cat Depot

The Cat Depot in Sarasota, a second chance for the rescued with assistance from the animals. ASPCA® (American Society Cat Depot is committed to for the Prevention of Cruelty to adopting out the remaining cats Animals®), found homes for 110 from the original 150 rescued cats during a two-day adoption cats sheltered in Sarasota since event in August. Combined with July 28. The adoption fee is a events hosted by the Jacksonville $10.00 donation. All cats have Humane Society and Humane had veterinary checkups, are Society of Pinellas, more than spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, 1,600 people adopted nearly 300 vaccinated, and have a collar with cats rescued from Caboodle Ranch, an ID tag—all free of charge to a not-for-profit corporation located qualified adopters. in Lee, Florida. The Cat Depot is open seven Since February 27, hundreds days a week, Monday through of ASPCA responders have Friday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, and managed the shelter and provided Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am medical treatment and behavior to 5:00 pm. The facility, located enrichment of cats rescued from at 2542 17th Street in Sarasota, unsanitary conditions at Caboodle is handicap accessible. For more Ranch. Following the civil information, visit http://www. hearing, the cats were transferred catdepot.org or call 941-366-2404. to the three agencies that hosted About the Cat Depot the adoption events to provide A nonprofit 501(c)(3) no-kill facility, the Cat Depot is dedicated to helping homeless animals. The state-of-the-art center is known for its advanced technology, commitment to achievement, and the latest in shelter medicine practices and innovative programs. Cat Depot’s mission is to save lives, find loving homes, and provide the resources and education to improve the destiny of homeless cats.

New Customers... Opening September 8 20% OFF Signature or Customized Raindrop in The Meadows Shopping Village Therapy Treatments

• Signature Raindrop Treatment—60 Min • Customized Raindrop Treatment—90 Min Aromatherapy • Aroma Reiki Treatment—60 Min Beginning in October... • Reflexology Treatment—30 Min Free hands-on seminars & workshops • Anti-Aging Beauty Enhancement—45 Min First seminar October 20, 1:00-2:30pm Call for Appointment 941-343-0777 Topic TBA in the October issue Patricia Maraia, R.N.,B.S.N., Raindrop Technique Practitioner, Aromatherapy Consultant • Certified Reiki II Practitioner The Meadows Shopping Village • 4939 Ringwood Meadow Sarasota, Florida 34235 Hours: Mon-Wed, 10am-4pm • Thu, noon-7pm • Fri, 10am-3:00pm • Sat, appointment only 26 Good HealthThe Meadoword • September 2012

All seminars are free and held at Lakewood Ranch New pediatric unit Medical Center in Conference Free Health Seminars coming to LWRMC Room 1 unless otherwise noted. Space may be limited and A new six-suite Pediatric Unit registration is required. Seating is scheduled to open in fall 2012 is limited. Call Direct Doctors at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Plus at 941-708-8100 to RSVP. Information provided by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Center’s Women’s Center, which will eventually become the Wellness Lecture Women and Children’s Center. Series Health Focus Support Room 1. For information or to The six “family suites” will Group Luncheon reserve a spot, call 1-888-257-1717, feature an additional bed for a Common Foot And Ankle extension 130. parent as well as a stocked mini- Problems—September 26, Series refrigerator, a couch, dining area, 4:30 to 5:30 pm Diabetes Self-Management and and space for two patient beds or Dr. James Cottom of Sarasota September 21, 11:45 am to 1:00 Education cribs should siblings need care at Orthopedic Associates discusses pm—Fall Luncheon Series: Monthly support groups and the same time. common foot and ankle problems, Minimalist Shoes/Barefoot Running: three-day educational classes are The Payton Wright conservative treatments, and the Good, the Bad, the Ugly offered. For more information or to Foundation—founded by Holly advances in surgical techniques Brian Rell, D.P.M., talks about reserve a spot, call 782-2123. and Patrick Wright in memory that benefit patients and improve how the latest trend in footware Heart Support Groups of their daughter—will help quality of life. may impact your run. Brian Rell, Healthy Hearts and Heart provide puzzles, toys, books, and D.P.M, Device Support Group meetings equipment in the unit play area Hip And Knee Pain—Common are held on alternating months. For as well as X-Box games in each Causes, Symptoms and Solutions, Support Groups more information, call 782-2273. patient suite. The unit is named the September 13, 4:30 - 5:30 pm New Mom/Baby Group Payton Wright. Dr. Jeffrey A. Silverstein Childbirth Education Classes Meets Wednesdays, 11:30 The hospital’s Emergency talks about the common causes, For course dates, times, and am to 1:00 pm. Optional lunch is Department will have a designated symptoms, and solutions. A information, call 782-2229. Fees available, $3.50/person. For more pediatric area with a pediatrician question and answer session will apply. information, call 782-2229. on duty 24/7, making LWRMC follow. If you have knee and hip ALS Association Resource Group the only hospital on the Suncoast problems, this lecture is for you. First Saturday of the month, with around-the-clock pediatric 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Conference emergency coverage. The Meadoword • September 2012 Good Health27 American Red Cross Download free Red Cross hurricane and first aid mobile phone apps today. Information provided by the American Red Cross

Providing a Continuum of Short & Long-Term Care Services As the Red Cross prepares to first aid situations. provide help to those in the path of To find the hurricane and first 5157 Park Club Drive storms that threaten U.S. coastlines, aid apps, search for American Red it urges people who may be in the Cross in the Apple App Store for Sarasota, FL 34235 path of storms to prepare as well. iPhone and the Google Play Store 941.377.0022 • 941.379.2819 Red Cross preparations start for Android. long before a storm makes landfall. How can you help? Relief supplies and equipment are on standby year round. In Every year, the Red Cross preparation for hurricane season, the responds to nearly 70,000 disasters, Red Cross pre-positioned 53 shelter ranging from home fires involving support trailers along the Gulf and single families to larger disasters East Coast stocked with thousands like hurricanes and wildfires of cots, blankets, and comfort kits. that impact entire communities. The organization also has on hand If you would like to help with a 13 kitchen support trailers with donation to the American Red Cross thousands of feeding supplies like Disaster Relief fund, visit http:// disposable utensils, plates, ice www.redcross.org, call 1-800- chests, and food containers. RED CROSS, or text the word Free mobile apps available REDCROSS to 90999. About the American Red Cross: This year, the Red Cross also has free Red Cross hurricane and The American Red Cross first aid mobile apps available for shelters, feeds, and provides download to your iPhone or Android emotional support to victims of phones to help prepare for any disasters; supplies more than 40

SUCCESS STORY hurricanes or tropical storms. percent of the nation’s blood; teaches The hurricane app gives skills that save lives; provides Frank Terry had been in the hospital in an induced coma instant access to local, real-time international humanitarian aid; and and on a respirator for over 2 weeks; immobile for a total of information on what to do before, supports military members and their 5 weeks. After being weaned from his respirator and trache- during, and after the storm hits. The families. The Red Cross is a not- otomy, he arrived at Tarpon Point on March 10, 2012. He I’m Safe button allows users to let for-profit organization that depends had no mobility in his arms and legs at that time, and doc- family and friends know that they on volunteers and the generosity tors had let Mrs. Terry know that her husband might never are okay at the touch of a button. of the American public to perform fully recover from the severe case of pneumonia that had The first aid app puts critical its mission. For more information, brought him to this state of health. information at someone’s fingertips please visit redcross.org or join their on how to handle the most common blog at http://blog.redcross.org. Frank is a fighter, and he worked very hard with the Therapy and Nursing teams so that he could walk out of Tarpon Point on April 26th and go home.

Mrs. Terry shares:

No one thought he would come through this fully.

“The Therapy Department worked very hard with my hus- band to get him to this point and they did an outstanding job. The nurses and CNA’s took very good care of him, espe- cially when he could not do much for himself. Many thanks to the Respiratory Therapist and the Wound Care Nurse; they were instrumental in getting him healthy. His situation was certainly a “miracle”… just ask the doctors from the hospi- tal; they were just amazed to see that he was up and about and making tremendous progress.”

“I can’t say enough good things about the people at Tarpon Point, starting with the Administration and staff on down to the residents and patients. I’ve been in a few other Nurs- ing/Rehabs and none compare to this one. It’s a warm and friendly place, and if you ever have to be in a facility for ei- ther Rehab or long term care, this is the nicest environment I’ve ever been in (both down here in Florida and up North in Boston). People are treated like family and it shows through, all the way down to the visitors.”

“There aren’t enough words to tell all of you how wonderful we think you are and thank God for you all every day. You made a very bad situation turn out wonderful for both of us.” 28 The Meadoword • September 2012 Mote’s sea turtle endangered and are protected by program needs state and federal laws. To better understand and support during protect these ancient reptiles, record nesting year Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program has tagged Sea turtle nesting numbers more than 4,000 nesting sea turtles broke a 31-year record in late July for identification, documented 1.5 on beaches from Longboat Key million hatchlings’ departure to through Venice, surpassing any Provided by Mote Marine Laboratory begin their lives at sea, and led annual count since 1991—the first numerous other long-term research year of local nest monitoring by in protocols related to excavating understanding the potential trends projects. Mote Marine Laboratory. Mote is hatched nests and protecting nests and their underlying causes.” To learn more about Mote’s sea seeking equipment and funding from predators. Loggerhead nesting in Florida turtle research and conservation, donations to help meet the demands While much of Mote’s sea has gone through periods of visit http://www.mote.org/ of this unusual year. turtle research and conservation increase and decrease lasting about seaturtles. So far this year, 2,324 is supported by major fundraisers, a decade each—patterns that seem Weekly nesting counts for loggerhead sea turtle nests and government contracts and grants, to be influenced by the North local beaches are posted every three of the rarer green sea turtle there is no “emergency” fund to Atlantic Oscillation, a naturally Monday at http://www.mote. nests have been documented by ease the demands of this unusual occurring climate phenomenon org/2012nesting. Frequently-asked Mote’s Sea Turtle Patrol—a group year. For a full list of specific that causes broad-scale weather questions about local nesting are of scientists, interns, and more than supplies needed and ways that you and ocean patterns in the North available at http://www.mote.org/ 300 volunteers who monitor 35 can help, visit http://www.mote.org/ Atlantic. seaturtlebrochure. miles of local nesting beaches each turtlehelp. Even with long-term climate Sea turtle nests have begun day of nesting season from May 1 To make a donation, visit patterns at work, it is important hatching on local beaches, so through October 31. Even though http://www.mote.org/donate, to note that human activities it’s especially important to keep nesting season is still in progress, select Research at Mote Marine strongly affect sea turtle nesting beaches clear for hatchlings trying these counts have already exceeded Laboratory, and type sea turtle and survival. All sea turtle species to reach the sea. the previous record of 1,972 nests research in the comments box. are considered threatened or Continues next page in 1995. To make an in-kind donation This year’s high numbers are of supplies, contact Kathy helping offset losses from Tropical Klingensmith at 388-4441, Storm Debby, which destroyed an extension 308 or [email protected]. estimated 950 nests. The storm also Loggerheads are a threatened destroyed many of Mote’s basic species supplies used to document, mark, and protect nests on local beaches. The Loggerhead nesting Mote also needs donations of numbers have generally declined key supplies like wooden stakes statewide since 1998—although for marking nests, welded wire for since 2007, they seem to be cages and screens to protect nests, stabilizing on Florida beaches, paper for data recording, batteries including Mote’s patrol area. for GPS units, cameras to document THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH “We’ve had a few years of 800 N. Beneva Road nests, paint and painting supplies increasing loggerhead numbers 8:00 am - 1:00 pm for nest-marker stakes, and more. here, and this year might be record- Pancakes (All You Can Eat) Monetary donations are also breaking on many beaches in the with Eggs, Sausage, Orange Juice and Coffee needed to help support a seasonal Southeastern U.S.,” says Dr. Tony $5.00 per Person – Ages 7 and Over technician to help with this Tucker, Manager of Mote’s Sea $2.00 per Person – Ages 3-7 Children Under Age 3 Free year’s additional workload. This Turtle Conservation and Research Please Come — Bring Your Friends and Neighbors position requires special training Program. “We’re very interested in

Massage Designed for Your Body and Your Budget

$40.00 for One Hour GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Terri Magdalinski, RN, LMT 15 Years Experience as a Registered Nurse & 14 Years as a Licensed Massage Therapist OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTIES: Relaxing massage • Deep tissue • Medical Aromatherapy • Reflexology All Massage Specialties $40.00 for ONE HOUR By Appointment Only The Meadows Shopping Village 5049 Ringwood Meadow • Bldg H, Ste. G Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-378-4101 The Meadoword • September 2012 29 Continues from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm and nonprofits and restaurant locations, Morning Rounds Good eats, great cause Sunday through Thursday, and from contact Columbia Restaurant in Discover what it’s like to be a at Columbia 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Friday and Sarasota at 388-3987. Mote aquarist on Morning Rounds Saturday. Other Columbia locations during a 90-minute tour with up Dining out can satisfy much participating in Community Harvest Group Tours at Mote to three guests as Mote aquarists more than your appetite—eat include Ybor City in the historic care for the fish and invertebrates. at Columbia Restaurant during district of Tampa, St. Augustine, Mote offers several different Guests can help feed the fish, learn September and five percent of The Pier in St. Petersburg, Sand group tours for you to get how we maintain habitats, and your check will go to support Key on Clearwater Beach, Central acquainted with aspects of keep animals healthy. Rounds are Mote or another nonprofit of your Florida’s Town of Celebration, the the facility and learn about its offered on Sundays, Tuesdays, choice. The 15th Annual Columbia Columbia Café on the Riverwalk inhabitant. To schedule one of and Fridays for ages 10 and older. Restaurant Community Harvest in Downtown Tampa at The the tours that follow for your Tickets are $40.00 each guest and builds on 14 years of raising more Tampa Bay History Center, and group, call 388-4441, extension $35.00 for Mote Members. Learn than $1.3 million for Florida the Columbia Restaurant Café at 536, or email groupsales@mote. more at http://www.mote.org/ nonprofit organizations. Tampa International Airport. org. All tours must be booked in morningrounds. The Columbia Restaurant, For more information about advance and do not include general located at 411 St. Armands Circle the Community Harvest program, admission to Mote. Wounded veterans in Sarasota, is open 365 days a year including a list of participating help with coral Breakfast at Mote Enjoy continental breakfast restoration by mote and a guided tour of The Aquarium As part of a reef restoration before it opens. Admission is project by Mote Marine Laboratory, $24.00 each guest, $12.00 for Mote five combat-wounded veterans Members. Learn more at http:// and accompanying staff from www.mote.org/breakfast. the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge, along with teenage NEW—Shark Encounter volunteers from SCUBAnauts Help feed the sharks at Mote International, helped tend Mote’s and even learn how they get their coral nursery near Looe Key Reef. vitamins. This new program allows The veterans and SCUBAnauts three guests to go behind the dived with Mote researchers to scenes with Mote’s elasmobranch mount fragments of staghorn specialist, who takes care of the coral onto “line nurseries”— sharks, rays, and other large fish monofilament lines attached to in Mote’s 135,000-gallon shark PVC pipes—to be grown for habitat. Shark Encounters are restoration of coral reefs in the offered on Wednesdays for ages 13 Florida Keys. The group mounted and older. Tickets are $45.00 each 600 coral fragments, the most guest. Learn more at http://www. ever during a single day at Mote’s mote.org/sharkencounter. staghorn nursery. Staghorn coral is a threatened Would you like to have a Seahorse Conservation species vital to Florida’s coral reef Laboratory Tours system, the only barrier reef in the Learn how Mote’s Seahorse continental U.S. Mote scientists whiter, brighter smile? Conservation Laboratory breeds are leading cutting-edge research, We are here to help… seahorses and provides them to conservation, and restoration other educational institutions across efforts at Mote’s Tropical Research and we’re committed to providing our Meadows the nation, minimizing the need Laboratory on Summerland Key, Community with the latest in dental technology to collect them from the wild. Up working with multiple partners to to six guests can join one of the plant thousands of coral fragments country’s top seahorse aquarists onto depleted areas of the reefs. Whitening to learn about seahorse biology, Dr. David Vaughan, manager (Custom fitted take-home trays) breeding, conservation, and more. of Mote’s Coral Reef Restoration for just $99.00 The 45-minute tours are offered Program, says the vets helped them most Thursdays, recommended do twice the work they normally (a $210.00 value) for ages 10 and older. Tickets are would have done. The veterans Call today for an appointment… $25.00 each guest. Learn more at were selected by the Care Coalition http://www.mote.org/seahorsetours. of the United States Special We look forward to hearing from you! Operations Command to participate in the Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge—the nonprofit program that invited them to Florida for underwater activities related to a Acupuncture study on underwater prosthetics. Quality Mote is also working on other Dental Care… coral restoration efforts, studies Works of how ocean acidification affects corals and other species, and From Professionals research on the microbiological At makeup of corals. Many of these Who Care The Meadows efforts are funded through sales (Pictured left to right) Mary Porter, D.M.D., Patricia of the Protect Our Reefs specialty Gonzalez, D.D.S., and Todd McCabe, D.M.D. Florida license plate, which supports coral research, education, Call Dr. Brenda and outreach to conserve and Meadows Dental Associates protect Florida’s reef. Learn more 4987 Ringwood Meadow 941-955-1220 and find out how to get your plate Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-377-3659 www.doctorbrenda.com at http://www.mote.org/4reef. Call to schedule today—(941) 377-3659 30 The Meadoword • September 2012 AROUND THE TOWN • September 2012

All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee fine home furnishings, and estate liquidation. For more themed arts & crafts, and snack. Rain or shine! information, call 941-749-7165 or email Christine Brown Second Wednesday each month, 8:30 am—The information, visit http://www.designingwomenboutique. Reservations not required. Members and children, free; at [email protected]. org. non-members adults, $17.00. Call Jeannie Perales, 366- Guild Meets at the All Children’s Out-patient Care Center OLD MAIN STREET 5731, extension 237, [email protected]. on Clark Road at Rand Boulevard thru May. Meetings G.WIZ Museum September 4—Welcome Back, Little Sprouts! Every third Thursday each month, 6:00 to 10:00 will resume in the fall of 2012. New members welcome. September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30 October 2—Happy, Healthy Halloween pm—”Get Down Downtown” for libations, food, For more information, contact Membership Chair Kay at 1:00 pm; September 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 6:30 November 6—Funky, Fun Fall and live music. Event benefits a different non-profit Aidlin at 924-9641. pm—Orientation and Safety class to become member December 4—Homegrown Holidays organization each month. Call 744-2589. and experience the digital fabrication tools of the FAB Courthouse Square Concerts return in October at the Guild members volunteer their time to raise funds for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, located at 900 South Bradenton Riverwalk. the All Children’s Outpatient Care Centers in Sarasota LAB. $30.00 /30 day membership; $10.00/Safety class. Palm Avenue in Sarasota, offers classes throughout No membership fee students 12 and up. Safety fee Farmers’ Market. Returns October 6. Every Saturday, and Lakewood Ranch as well as the main hospital in St. the year on various plant care and gardening-related 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, through May. Located on 12th applies to all. subjects and diverse classes. For more information Petersburg. The G.Wiz Museum, located in the Blivas Science & Street W., between 3rd Avenue W. and Manatee about current classes or to register, visit the Calendar Avenue W. For more information, visit http://www. Asolo Repertory Theatre Technology Center at 1001 Blvd of the Arts in Sarasota, page at http://www.selby.org or call 366-5731, extension is open Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and BradentonFarmersMarket.com or call 941-840-0017. 2012-2013 SEASON Sunday, non to 5:00 pm. FAB LAB is closed Monday 239. Mainly Art, every third Saturday returns in the fall and The new season begins November 16–December runs through May, featuring arts and crafts by local and Tuesday. Adults $15.00; seniors, students, and Myakka River State Park 22—with 1776. Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards. military $14.00; age 3 to 16 $10.00; under 3 and G.Wiz artists and artisans. Returns October 20. The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training is a members free. Florida resident discount $1.00. For more Myakka River State Park, located 9 miles east of I-75 at ROSSI WATERFRONT PARK three-year Masters of Fine Arts graduate program. For information, call 941.309.GWIZ (4949). 13208 State Road 72 in Sarasota, is open 365 days a Third Friday of each month, beginning at sunset— more information, visit http://www.asolo.org. year from 8:00 am until sundown. Cost $6.00 per vehicle Reels at Rossi Park returns October 19. (Currently Florida Studio Theatre (limit of 2-8 people per car); $4.00 per single occupant discontinued for construction at the Riverwalk Park). vehicle. Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, Congregation For Humanistic Judaism Thru September 1 and 8, 2:00 pm; September 1, Riverwalk Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, October 9. Free passengers in vehicles with holder of Annual Individual outdoor movies on oversized screen. Bring blankets, High Holy Day Services. Reservations are required. 4, and 7, 8:00 pm; September 2, 3:00 and 7:00 pm; Entrance Pass $2.00 per person. Campsites available. Call 929-7771. September 9, 3:00 pm—Perfect Wedding, Gompertz lawn chairs, and snacks or park your boat on the For more information, email [email protected] Manatee River. Food and drink also for sale. • September 17, 10:30 am—Rosh Hashanah and Theatre. The morning of his wedding, Bill wakes up in or call 941-361-6511. Lunch. his honeymoon suite with a hangover and an unknown SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM • September 25, 7:30 pm—Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre. woman in his bed. Hysterical romp of a love story gone The Powel Crosley Theatre and Mansion Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and • September 26, 3:00—Memorial Service and Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm; closed first Saturday Break the Fast. wrong. Purchase tickets, $29.00 to $36.00, online at The Powel Crosley Theatre is located in the Powel http://www.Floridastudiotheatre.org, call 941-366-9000, Crosley Estate, One Seagate Drive in Sarasota (1/2 mile in November, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New October 6, 10:30 am—Kate Lester, Director, Florida Year’s Day. Located at 201 10th Street W in Bradenton. Hillel. Open to all. No charge. or at the Box Office. north of the University Parkway and US 41 intersection). The estate hosts events through the year and is available General admission to all films, $5.00; members $3.00. CHJ meets at UNITY 3023 Proctor Rd. CHJ is a lay Jazz Club of Sarasota to rentals. For more information, email CrosleyEstate@ Contact Jessica Schubick at 746-4131, extension 27, or congregation of people who celebrate and enjoy the MyManatee.org or call 941-722-3244. [email protected]. Jewish heritage. Families of mixed faith welcome; all September 2, 3:00 to 5:30 pm—“Jazz Jam Sessions” September 14, 7:00 pm—Vinology (the Science of are affirmed and respected—regardless of gender with CoreTrio (piano, bass, and drums) at the Hotel REALIZE BRADENTON! Wine). Eat, drink, laugh, and learn. Featuring wines.and orientation. Members identify with and value the history, Indigo, Blvd. of the Arts & US 41 in Sarasota. $5.00 Realize Bradenton is a non-profit organization that beers from around the world and small bites from area culture, and future of the Jewish people. For more cover charge; musicians, no charge—bring your horn! restaurants. $75.00/person; $125.00/VIP at 6:00 pm. information.CHJ meets at Unity 3023 Proctor Road. builds community and promotes economic development Wine, beer, appetizers available.For more information, through collaborative events, partnerships, and Tickets online at http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/ All services and programs are open to the public at no call 941-366-1552. ThingstoDo/SpecialEvents/Vinology.aspx. charge. For more information about these events, call interactive strategies. Their mission is to help make No performances in September—“Jazz for Two” downtown Bradenton one of the best riverfront First Saturday of most months—Family Night at 377-1003 or visit http://www.chj.Sarasota.org. Concert Series showcases the region’s top jazz communities in the country. For more information, visit the Museum. Fun and educational with something new performers on Fridays, between 2:00 and 4:00 pm at the http://www.RealizeBradenton.com. to see and do. Museum is open till 8:00 pm; half-price Crowley Museum and Nature Center after 4:00 pm. “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” planetarium Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville ARTCENTER MANATEE Saturdays, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm—Old Myakka Road in Sarasota. $5.00 Jazz Club members; $15.00 shows from 8:15 to 9:00 pm. View scheduled events Manatee County’s premiere visual arts center features at http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/ Farmer’s Market at Crowley, 16405 Myakka Road in nonmembers. For more information, call 366-1552 or Sarasota. the artwork of local, state, and national artists. FamilyNights.aspx. visit http://www.jazzclubsarasota.com. Sustainable Agriculture (monthly meeting) offers Exhibitions change monthly in the three large galleries; Second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 to 9:00 solutions to the issues facing today’s farming systems Marie Selby Botanical Gardens public always welcome to opening receptions to preview pm—Think + drink (science) cafe: “Us.” Open to such as profitability, environmental soundness, and work and meet artists. Located at 209 Ninth Street West all ages. Lounge on a couch, grab a beer, wine, or soft benefits for people and communities. Coming Soon— EXHIBITS AND EVENTS in Bradenton. For more information, call Peggy Haynes drink and learn about cutting-edge science in a relaxed, ”Survival Games” instruction and competition based Thru September 30, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm—7th at 941-746-2862 or email [email protected]. informal setting. Drinks and bar snacks available for on hit movie The Hunger Games; “Wine, Women, Annual Selby Instructors’s Summer Showcase in the September 5 to 28—Fur, Feathers, Flora & Fauna, All purchase. Feel free to bring food. RSVP online at http:// Wild—A ladies night out!”; in the fall, the Harvest Museum of Botany & the Arts. Visit with the artists on the Media Open Exhibit. Receiving artwork, September 1. www.southfloridamuseum.org. Festival” and “Haunted Trail”; and in December, the second Saturday of each month. Opening Reception, September 6, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Fourth Wednesday every month, 7:00 pm— Sugar Cane Harvest. LECTURES AND CLASSES September 21, 7:00 to 9:00 pm—Girls Night Out. Stelliferous Live in the Bishop Planetarium. Take a The Crowley Museum and Nature Center offers nature September3, 10, 17, and 24, 9:00 to 10:00 am—Yoga Girls, Giggles & Groovy Art Art class with supplies, beer look at and discuss the night skies. View schedule walks and tours historic pioneer museum and buildings, in the Gardens for beginners to advanced students with and light snacks included. $30/person. at http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/ThingstoDo/ and Childrens’ Discovery Path. The park is located an emphasis on alignment. Relaxation and breathing PresentationSchedule.aspx. CLASSES—Adult classes include drawing and painting, Most Fridays—Film Fridays. $3.00 members; $5.00 at 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota is open January techniques. Instructor Nancy Zampella. Members pastels, painting on silk, pottery, jewelry design, digital through April—Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 am to $55.00; nonmembers $75.00. Register online at http:.. nonmembers. For schedule, information, and to RSVP, photography, and much more. After school programs call 746-4131, extension 27. 4:00 pm. Admission is $7.00 adults and $3.00, ages www.selby.org. are for ages 6-10; summer camps, ages 4-15. For more five to 12; under 5, free. Family admission reduced to September 11, 18, and 25, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm— information, visit http://www.artcentermanatee.org. VILLAGE OF THE ARTS $10.00, every Sunday (up to 4 people). All proceeds Intermediate Watercolor. Focuses on demonstrations BRADENTON MARAUDERS HOME GAMES at First Friday of the every month, 4:00 to 6:00 pm—Art benefit CMNC. For more information go to http://www. and a variety of watercolor techniques. Materials list McKECHNIE FIELD Walk. More than 40 galleries, shops, and restaurants cmncfl.org. available. Instructor Carolyn Merenda. Members $80.00; in the Village open for the evening. Food, refreshments, nonmembers $100.00. Register online. September 1, 6:30 pm, and September 2, 10:00 live music, and work by local artists—many live in their Designing Women Boutique September 13, 20, and 27, 10:00 am to 2:00 am—vs. St. Lucie Mets gallery/residences in the artist community. Continues on First Wednesday every month, 5:30 pm— Designing pm—Beginners Only Watercolor. Structured small Check Schedule at http://www.milb.com and select Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Located in Women Boutique Ambassador’s Guild at the group workshop that takes beginners from inexperienced Schedule from menu to view calendar. Click in-town Bradenton between US 41 (14th Street) and 9th Street boutique. Guests always welcome; we would love for to comfortable with the basic tools and techniques. games to view promotions. McKechnie Field is located at West, and 17th Avenue West and 9th Avenue West. you to join us! For more information, call the Designing Materials list available. Instructor Carolyn Merenda. 1611 9th Street West in Bradenton. Women Boutique Event Line (941) 544-7612. Members $80.00; nonmembers $100.00. Register MANATEE PLAYERS Ringling Museum of Art online. September 22, 6:30 pm—“BBQ Delight—Simple 2012- 2013 SEASON SPECIAL EXHIBITS Becomes Scrumptious” Barbeque Evening at September 19, 10.00 am to 1:00 pm—Volunteer Orientation. September 2 at 8:00 pm and September 2, 2:00 Ongoing—20th Century Abstract Art from the Private Home (provided on payment). $50.00/person. Ringling Collection. Abstract works by artists Vassily Call the DWB Event Line 544-7612 or visit http://www. September 26, noon to 1:00 pm—Free Noon Lecture pm—Legally Blonde, The Musical. Sorority star Elle Series, “From the Tree Tops to the Test Tube: Woods puts down the credit card, hits the books, and Kandinsky, Arthur Dove, Franz Kline, Jules Olitski, designingwomenboutique.org. Prepayment required. Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, September 26, 6:30 to 8:30 pm—“Designed to Brazilian Botanists Share the Results of their Field sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Work” in Great Room by the Bay. Research intern Harvard Law. Richard Serra, and others. Give” Evening Film Series: Legendary Ballet Thru October 21—From the Vaults: John Ringling’s Choreographers & Backstage Insights with Iain Monica Bolson shares research results of their graduate September 20 thru October 7, 7:00 pm—Evita studies at Brazil’s University in Curitiba on Brazil’s with the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber; lyrics by Tim Asian and Cypriot Art. Webb and Jean Weidner, the Designing Women Thru October 14—SANFORD BIGGERS: Codex. Boutique, 1226 N. Tamiami Trail and 13th Street in cultural and biological diversity, including the Brazilian Rice. Evita brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life Pleurothallid orchid. Call 941-366-5732, ext. 237. persona of Eva Peron. From her youth and ambition, Thru October 28—DECO JAPAN: Shaping Art and Sarasota. $35.00/person. Call the DWB Event Line 544- Culture, 1920-1945. 7612 or visit http://www.designingwomenboutique.org. September 29, 10:00 am to noon—Orchids 101 for the production follows Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to Most months—Salon Series Events include orchid novices; a power-point presentation and tour of sainthood. CENTER RING SATURDAYS interesting talks, box lunches, and mini fashion shows. the orchids growing in Selby’s Tropical Conservatory. For ticket information, call the box office at 941-748-5875 Second Saturday of each month, noon to 2:00 pm— Check DWB for event schedules and topics. Designing Instructor Monroe Kokin. Members $35.00; or visit http://www.manateeplayers.com. The Manatee Family Fun Every Day in the Circus Museum & Tibbals Women Boutique. $16.00 (prepayment required) nonmembers $45.00. Register online. Players at located at 102 12th Street West in Bradenton. Learning Center, the new youth and family program in includes lecture and lunch. DWB Event Line September 29, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm—Intro to For more information call 941-748-0111. partnership with Circus Sarasota. Become a center ring Botanical Art. Introduction to the history and process 941-544-7612. Order online. MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK star! Led by professional performers and inspired by the Designing Women is looking for VENDORS to of botanical art and illustration. Beginners can try Ms. collections of the Ringling Circus Museum. Go behind Braida’s “Ten Step” Technique for learning to draw. Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; take part in the 2012 FALL FESTIVAL “Sale on the scenes and learn about the art, skills, and science of Advanced students may bring botanical art for critique second and fourth Saturdays, 10:00 am to 4:30 a circus performance. Backstage pass gives you access the Trail” under the Big Tent at DWB. October and development. $20.00 materials fee collected by pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. to a sensational center ring star who will share circus 28, 10AM to 3PM. For more information, in class. Instructor Olivia Braida. Members $75.00; Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, 4th of secrets. Join Museum staff for an art activity inspired and call 941-544-7612 or visit http://www. nonmembers $100.00. Register online. July, Labor Day weekend, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving listen to tales of big top bravado! Meet under the Big Top designingwomenboutique.org LITTLE SPROUTS weekend, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Primarily entrance to the Tibbals Learning Center. handicapped accessible, but due to the historic nature Designing Women Boutique’ is a 501(c)(3) charitable September 4, 10:30 to 11:30 am— A fun, interactive of some buildings, visitors may be offered an alternative ART AFTER 5 organization. Its mission is to meaningfully grow funding program for preschoolers and their caregivers. Learn experience. General admission FREE. Located at Every Thursday, 5:00 to 8:00 pm—Ringling by the for our community’s arts and human services through about the animals and plants they call home in the 1404 Manatee Avenue East in Bradenton. For more Bay. Museum of Art and Circus Museum after hours, innovative marketing of unique couture apparel and Gardens. Includes story-time, lawn games, nature Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy the permanent The Meadoword • September 2012 31 AROUND THE TOWN • September 2012 collection plus special exhibition galleries, and cocktails weddings, parties, and meetings. Call Senior Friendship Centers Temple Emanu-El on the loggia. Cash bar and seating available. Bring 955-0875 for more information. The Senior Friendship Centers offers numerous Fridays, 5:30 pm—Summer Shabbat Worship the family and explore the Circus Museum’s miniature classes each day. To view information about these Services. Begin Family Shabbat Services with Kiddush circus and Wisconsin railroad car. After hours discounted Sarasota Jungle Gardens classes, visit http://www.seniorfriendshipcenters. admission—Adults $10.00; children age 6 to 17, $5.00; of wine, grape, juice, challah, and light snacks. Worship Sarasota Jungle Gardens, one of Florida’s oldest org/Locations/Sarasota.aspx and click SARASOTA service follows at 6:00 pm. Share Shabbat dinner children age 5 and under, free. No charge for museum continuously operating attractions and the area’s only CALENDAR. In the calendar, click the class you are afterwards at local restaurants. members. zoological gardens, is located at 3701 Bay Shore Road interested in to view details. For more information about Third Thursday of the month, 5:00 to 8:00 pm— in Sarasota. Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed classes in Sarasota, contact Penny Markovitz, Temple Emanu-El is located at 151 McIntosh Road, Ringling by the Bay. Free with Art After 5 discounted Thanksgiving and Christmas. $15.00 adult; $14.00, 556-3273, or email [email protected]. south of Fruitville. For more information about admission; members free. Enjoy beautiful sunsets to 60-plus; $10.00, 3-12; under 2 free. Annual Passes For classes in Venice, call Andee Heistand, 584-0052, Temple Emanu-El, call 377-8074 or visit http://www. live music as part of your Art After 5 experience. Bolger available. Onsite picnic area and Flamingo Café. For or email [email protected]. sarasotatemple.org Campiello at the Ca’ d’Zan. Included with Art After 5 more information, call 355-1112, extension 306, or visit The Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota is a not-for- Museum admission, $10/Adults, $5/Children, members http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com. Temple Sinai free. Cash Bar and food provided by Treviso. Limited profit organization located at 1888 Brother Geenen Way seating available. Sarasota Opera in Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota just at the Women of Sinai Judaica Shop—Open by appointment curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail in the summer. Call Jane Glusman, 342-8124. September 20, 6:00 pm—Gallery Walk and Talk: 2012-2013 SEASON Meet Moga, The Modern Girl. A modern idea of come together. September 7, 5:30 pm—Tot Shabbat and Israeli womanhood , embraced by Japanese women, was a The season begins October 26 with Sarasota Supper. Blessings with Rabbi Huntting, songs with popular subject for artists after World War I. Meet Moga Premieres, World Premieres, and the return of classic [Historic] Spanish Point Chazzan Abramson, and Story Time with Geveret Laura. in this exhibition tour. Meet in the Museum of Art Searing greats—Rigoletto, Turandot, The Pearl Fishers, Of Third Saturday of The Month, 9:00 am to Noon— Israeli-themed dinner follow. Guests welcome. Adults Wing. Free with admission. Mice and Men, A King for a Day, and Little Nemo in Pups at the Point. Bring your dogs and tour the $9.00; ages 2 and up $3.00. RSVP Laura Freedman, Slumberland. For ticket and subscription information, PERFORMANCES AT THE HISTORIC ASOLO museum’s 30-acre site on Little Sarasota Bay. Rules Director of Childhood Education at 926-9462 or laura@ call the Box Office at 941-328-1300 or email boxoffice@ of responsible dog ownership apply. Keep dogs on a No performances scheduled for August. sarasotaopera.org. templesinai-sarasota.org. 6’-non-retractable leash at all times. Dogs must be up- September 8, 7:00 pm—Film, Discussion and MONDAY NIGHT FILMS, FROM 7:00 TO 9:00 PM AT Established in 1960 at the Asolo Opera Guild, the to-date with vaccinations. You must clean up after your THE HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER Sarasota Opera’s mission “to entertain, enrich, and Dessert for Selichot: “Hiding and Seeking: Faith dogs. Please stay on shell and paved paths. Dogs are and Tolerance After the Holocaust.” Award winning, No films scheduled for September. Tickets $7.00. For educate our communities in southwest Florida as not allowed in the buildings. information or tickets, call 360-7399. well as patrons from across the state and around deeply personal inter-generational saga documentary Historic Spanish Point is a 30-acre historical, explores how the past can shape the future. Filmed in MUSIC AT THE HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER the world” is made possible by the generous support of our donors. Contributions help Sarasota Opera archaeological, and environmental museum overlooking Jerusalem, Brooklyn and Poland. Discussion follows No music scheduled for August. For tickets and more bring artistic excellence from the main stage to the Little Sarasota Bay at 337 N. Tamiami Trail in Osprey, with Rabbi Huntting. Dessert will be served. RSVP not information, call 360-7399. community through free public performances, Youth Florida. Owned and operated by the Gulf Coast Heritage necessary. Free. Guests welcome. Located at 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota where Opera programs, and other outreach and education Association, Inc., a private, 501(3)(c) not-for-profit September 16, 1:30 pm—Children’s Service for University Parkway comes to a dead end at U.S. 41, initiatives. The Sarasota Opera House is located at 61 organization. Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Rosh Hashanah. Interactive, music-filled. Craft project the Ringling collection features the Museum of Art and N. Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota. For more information, Sunday noon to 5:00 pm. Adults and kids 13 up $10.00; follows service. Guests welcome; no tickets needed. seniors d$1.00 OFF; kids ages 5-12 and guests with special exhibitions, the Cà d’Zan Mansion, the Circus call 366-8450 or visit http://www.sarasotaopera.org. Temple Sinai is located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Museums, and the grounds and gardens. Open daily members $5.00. For more information, call 966-5214 or Sarasota Orchestra visit http://historicspanishpoint.org. Road, Sarasota. from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, call September 17, 5:30 pm—Picnic Supper and 359-5700 or visit http://www.ringling.org. The Sarasota Orchestra, formerly the Florida West Tashlich at Siesta Key Beach. Bring something to eat Coast Symphony, had its debut concert in 1949. St. James United Methodist Church Sahib Shriners Subscribers save on single-ticket prices, get the Saturday, September 15, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm—Living and something to share. Everyone welcome. RSVP not Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance—Second best seats, and you get free exchanges for another Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore and worship needed. Meet at the small Pavilion south of the main Tuesday every month (except July). Social at 6:00 pm, date at no extra charge. Download a 2012-2013 leader Travis Cottrell is an all-day event. Doors building. dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by dancing. $17.50/person. Subscription Brochure at http://www.sarasotaorchestra. open at 8:30; event begins at 9:30 am. Divided into September 18, 10:00 am—Rosh Hashanah Services Call box office, 366-4449. Public welcome! org/1011subscriptions.cfm. Subscriptions are not different sessions with worship music in between. Creative service for the second day makes for a more Sahib Bingo—Tuesdays, rain or shine. 11:00 am-3:00 available online. Contact the Box Office, 953-3434 or Lunch provided. Tickets, $25.00, include the lunch. intimate religious experience. All members of the pm. Doors open at 9:00 am. Public welcome! toll-free at 866-508-0611. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact community warmly welcomed. Guests do not need [email protected]. Visit the Website at tickets. Bar Bingo—Every Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Tacos and http://www.saintjamesumc.org. hotdogs available. Public welcome! September 26, 1:30 pm—Children’s Service for Yom First Sunday every month, 8:00 am-1:00 pm—All- Kippur. Interactive, music filled. Guests welcome. No You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast. $5.00 person; $2.00 tickets needed. ages three-seven, FREE under three. Public welcome! VOLUNTEER TO HELP! September 26, 1:30 pm—Break the Fast with Temple Sahib Shriners, 600 N. Beneva Road in Sarasota. Sinai. Community invited to attend the afternoon Contact 941-366-4449, extension 320, or visit All Faiths Food Bank—Needs non-perishable adults who are unable to transport themselves. service, Yizkor and Break Fast following the N’ila http://www.sahibshrine.com. items like peanut butter, jelly, pasta, rice, dry beans Flexible scheduling. Contact Ben Petro at ben. service. Encompasses a nourishing Healing Service. and canned meats, fruits, nuts, and vegetables. No [email protected] or call 941-364-7530. Guests welcome. Tickets or RSVP not needed. Sarasota Ballet glass containers! Drop-off donations at the MCA. Pines of Sarasota—Many opportunities, Call Temple Sinai, located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road off Proctor, between Beneva and Swift Roads, THE 2012-2013 SEASON BEGINS IN OCTOBER Baby Basics of Sarasota—Help dispense Susan Wenzel, 365-0250, extension 1940, or email The first performance is on October 26 thru 28 by the [email protected]. is a vibrant Reform Congregation. From religious diapers twice monthly to qualifying families. Call services by our innovative Clergy, to our educational Paul Taylor Dancers in The Uncommitted. Gwen Bos at 377-1173. Sarasota Memorial Hospital Auxiliary/Volunteer Services—Numerous opportunities available in programs for children and adults, to our community and The Sarasota Ballet is the Gulf Coast of Florida’s Designing Women Boutique—Consignments social involvement, we are well diversified. For more first and only professional ballet company. For more needs. Good vintage or contemporary clothing. different areas. Call Stacy Scott Berteau, 917-1010 information, call 924-1802 or visit templesinai-sarasota. information, visit http://www.sarasotaballet.org. Volunteer! Contact Pamela Day at 366-5293. about locations and times. org. Senior Friendship Centers—The Friendship Sarasota Concert Association InStride Equine Assisted Therapy in Nokomis—Help provide therapeutic riding to Volunteer Center, a program of Senior Friendship The Players, Sarasota THE 2013 SEASON BEGINS IN JANUARY qualified children and adults with disabilities.Call Centers, is a not-for-profit organization that acts 2012-2013 SEASON The first performance is on January 14 with the Tokyo Cindy at the Nokomis office, 412-9333, or email as a community-based liaison in partnership with String Quartet featuring Jeremy Denk, piano soloist. various community organizations and departments September 20-30—Applause, 1970 Tony Award [email protected]. winner for Best Musical, Best Direction, Best The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA), one of Literacy Council of Sarasota—Volunteers to of the County government by matching volunteers of all ages, talents and interests with non-profit Choreography, and Best Actress in a Musical. All tickets the longest-lasting cultural groups in Sarasota, is a tutor adults, raise money, or help in our office. $25.00. Broadway subscriptions start at $60.00. Call the not-for-profit, self-supporting organization. Admission Training, materials, and support provided. Located and faith based agencies. For information about reasonably priced. Each season presents a five-concert volunteer opportunities, call Caroline Allen, 556- Box Office at941-365-2494. For information and tickets, at 1750 17th Street, Building D. Call 955-0421. call The Players Box Office at 365-2494. series at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Available iTN Sarasota—Drive seniors and visually impaired 3249 or email [email protected]. by membership subscription only. For more information, The Players is a non-professional, not-for-profit visit http://www.sarasotaconcertassociation.org. community theatre. The actors consist of local amateur talents and retired professional actors. The Players Sarasota County Extension (Florida House Theatre is located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail between 10th Learning Center) Street and Boulevard of the Arts. Contact the Box Office FRUITVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY at 365-2494 for subscription prices and tickets or visit The Extension offers many classes each month. Classes http://www.theplayers.org/Broadway.html. are FREE unless otherwise noted. For more information, class schedules, or to register for classes, visit http:// Van Wezel Performing Arts sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/. Bookstore 6-Day Sale The UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension provides FRIDAYFEST practical, research-based educational and information August 27 thru September 1 Music and Sunset—rain or shine! Bring blankets or lawn services to Sarasota County residents. The Sarasota chairs. Food and beverage for sale. No outside food , County Extension is located at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 All Bookstore Materials drinks, or coolers please! All weapons prohibited. Clark Road in Sarasota. Hours are Monday through HALF OFF September 14—Bird Street Band’s high energy Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Master Gardener Includes all Hardcovers, Paperbacks, funk, soul, and reggae, originally based in Tampa/St. Help Desk is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 Audio Books, and Videos Petersburg, frequent the music scenes of New Orleans, am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm. For more information, Key West, Orlando, and festivals all over the eastern part call 861-5000. To view upcoming events and to Monday-Wednesday, 10am to 8pm of the country. register for classes, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/ org/422952084?s=1827537. Thursday-Saturday, 10am to 5pm The Van Wezel box office located at 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, call 953-3368 or Sarasota Garden Club: Open to the Public! Fruitville Library Bookstore visit http://www.vanwezel.org. The Sarasota Garden Club is located at 1131 Boulevard Located on Sarasota’s bayfront at at 777 N. Tamiami of the Arts, corner US 41 N. on the bay side, in front 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota Trail in Sarasota. Patrons of the arts can also enjoy the of G Wiz Museum in downtown Sarasota. Open 9:00 For more information, call 861-2519 inspired cuisine—buffet style—of Michael’s On East am to 1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday; grounds are open prior to most performances. For more information, call every day. The club house is also available for rent for 366-0007 or visit http://www.bestfood.com. 32 The Meadoword • September 2012

Directory

BIZ

SHOWER & BATH MAKEOVERS Shower & Bathtub Walls Cleaned • Regrouted • Caulked • Sealed $35 Monthly Maintenance Services Available FREE ESTIMATES – 941.377.2940 – JOHN Sarasota resident since 1974 ~ www.showerandbathsarasota.com

Hey Computer MAN! Call DAVE JOHNSTON… MEADOWS RESIDENT , The IBM retiree and teacher Meadoword PUBLISHED BY THE MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE Windows and Mac INFORMATION AND EDUCATION FOR MEADOWS RESIDENTS Computer Purchase Advice Setup • Training • Repair • Wi-Fi For just $28.00 a month, Setup iPad, iPhone, and New iCloud your business card can reach Connect latest 3D TV, universal remotes, and music systems more than 4,000 readers with your computer! Just bring us your card... we’ll do the rest! If I don’t fix it— YOU DON’T PAY! 364-9920 Deadlines for camera-ready display ads are the 10th of the month prior to publication. If the deadline falls on Saturday, Thorough • On Time • Friendly Sunday, or a holiday, ads are due the Friday before the 10th. Want us to create an ad for you? No problem. Give us your material at least two days prior to deadline. Email us at [email protected]. The Meadoword • September 2012 33

Directory

BIZ

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 RENTALS WINSLOW BEACON TO MEADOWS 2BR/2BA First QUAIL HOLLOW: 1BR/1BA RENT: 2BR/2BA, second floor, Floor end unit condo. Beautiful turnkey unit available. excellent, tastefully furnished A/C lanai on golf course. Redecorated end unit, on and decorated, many upgrades, Available seasonally or annually. ground floor, overlooking 18th 3 TV’s, cable/wireless internet, Please call 941-993-7195 fairway. Updated full kitchen lanai on pool with blinds and FOR RENT: Willow Links, with W/D. Just steps to country fan. Monthly or Seasonal. Email 2BR/2BA, 1st floor, end unit, club, golf, tennis and pools. No [email protected] turnkey, pool, great view, walk smoking or pets. Monthly or TWO RENTALS AVAILABLE: to restaurants and shopping. seasonally. (219) 796-3915 or VILLAGE LAKE: 2nd Floor Available monthly, or seasonal. [email protected] 2BR/2BA Turnkey Furnished. No smoking, w/d. Call 941- PAPILLON VILLA: bright, Available Monthly. Overlooks 371-6117 or 516-652-2536 or spacious 2BR/2BA with Pond, Screened Lanai. [email protected] beautiful lake view. 2-car SHEFFIELD GREENE: First floor fully furnished garage, W/D, enclosed lanai, 2BR/2BA with garage, turnkey 2BR/2BA condo in WINSLOW turnkey furnished. Annual furnished. Available monthly, BEACON for rent seasonal or or 2013 season (3 month overlooks pool with 2 lanais. annual. Call 716-818-2541 for minimum). 201-818-1772 or (716) 913-2790 more information. [email protected]. 34 The Meadoword • September 2012

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 SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES WEYBRIDGE: Seasonal/ TILE-TILE-TILE: Professional PAINTING: Interior & Exterior. UNCLUTTER YOUR GUTTERS vacation rental. 2BR/2BA with ceramic & porcelain tile, Low Prices, local references; Keep your roof looking new. I golf/water views. Updated and installation and sales. Free insured. Call Walter 524-4477 can do that for you. I have a tastefully decorated. Comcast estimates, many Meadows FURRY GODMOTHER home in the Meadows too. Call triple play available. Pets references. Call Neil 726-3077 PET CARE: Reliable and Mike 377-2538 negotiable. 413-222-4857 DOES YOUR PET NEED professional care for your furry SERVICE REPAIR: Flat screen VILLAGE LAKE: 2BR/2BA CARE when your not there. friends. Offering mid-day dog LCD TV’s. Sheri 941-822-6977 unit on 2nd floor. Screened I’ll provide reliable loving care walking during your long days at leave message lanai with lake view. Walk to daily/over night, your home or work or if you are simply unable shopping and restaurants. mine. Experienced Meadows to exercise your pet enough. SHARON’S CLEANING Non-smoker, no pets. Monthly/ resident. Many reasonable Vacation visits, overnight SERVICE: Detailed cleaning Seasonal. 856-829-1756 or rates/references. Will also stays, vet visits for kitties too. at its best. Residential & [email protected] check homes while residents Licensed, insured, long time Commercial. Licensed are away. Call Kate 371-6862 Meadows resident. Set up your & insured with 28 years 2BR/2BA SHEFFIELD free consultation today. I would experience. 941-296-5048 Free GREENE CONDO: 2nd PAUL, THE PAINTER - Interior, love to talk with you. Call estimates. floor. 1 car garage, 2 glassed exterior. Neat and tidy. 32 228-4813. in lanais. New carpet and years in business. Cell : ARNIE’S HANDYMAN A/C system. Very clean. No 941-400-9871 “GARDENS BY ALLISON” SERVICE: Certified Home pets. Will rent for month or LET ME HELP with your Won April 2012 best kept Inspector, all phases of home longer. Available November organizing, decluttering, garden award. Do you need repairs, wholesale distributor 2012 through February 2013. redesign, errands, home watch, an extra set of hands, facelift of walk-in-bathtubs, no job too Call George 203-592-5685 or concierge, cleaning and more. for your garden, butterflies small. Call me first 941-993- [email protected] Great rates, reliable service, and hummingbirds. Summer/ 4023, licensed and insured seasonal management? No job FOR RENT: Meadows Meadows references available. is too small; planting, mulching, ARNIE’S SCREENING efficiency villa, per week, per Call Amy @ 941-364-8071 weeding, raking leaves, SERVICE: Rescreening all month, per year, reasonable WATCH YOUR CONDO or maintenance, landscaping. types of enclosures. Pool rates, 1BR/1BA, sleeper couch, home while you are away. Meadows resident. References. cages, patios, lanais, windows Great Room with kitchenette. Organize and declutter, staging Call 941-378-9044 and doors. Using only quality Private & quiet setting, beautiful and downsizing when selling. materials. No job too large or water & golf view. Call Tom at PAUL, THE PAINTER - Interior, Licensed & bonded. Meadows small. For free estimate call 941-227-6633 references. Renee 376-1472 exterior. Neat and tidy. 32 years in business. Cell: 941-993-4023 WILLOW LINKS: 1st floor, TINA’S CLEANING at your 941-400-9871 Cleaning by Jennifer: Honest, 2BR/2BA condo turnkey service. We do all the rest. furnished. 2 heated pools, Reliable, precise CLEANING reliable service with references Honest, reliable, dependable in The Meadows. 822-5733 water & golf view of 16th hole. & always on time. Call for free LADY with many references. Walk to restaurants & shopping. estimate. 10% discount for Call Petra 941-328-2464 CAREGIVER/COMPANION: Non-smoker, no pets. first time customer. Lots of WONDERING HOW YOU’LL Caring for All Ages - 516-825-3127 references at The Meadows. GET IT ALL DONE? Let me transportation services, errands, WANTED: LUXURY ANNUAL 316-0576/228-6525 be your personal shopper: light housekeeping and laundry, meal preparation, diet planning, RENTALS for qualified GOOD LIFE CARE: Affordable groceries, prescriptions, exercise training, loving, reliable, waiting clients. Contact - homemaking & companionship. doctor appointments, take out. references, available daily. Call Sarasota Luxury Rentals Locally/privately owned. TAMPA airport shuttle $65.00 941-225-1356 or email: info@ 822-0092 www.goodlifecare4u. one-way, $20.00 one-way to Jodi 941-266-6823 sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Sarasota airport. “Your wish is com Because you deserve MERLIN HERSHBERGER my command” Call Judy’s cell FOR SALE GLC! HCS #232400 FOR SALE 941-524-5100 or 941-896-6844. PAINTING & DECORATING: WINDOW & PRESSURE Interior - exterior. Residential. DESIRABLE MEADOWS CLEANING: Nick, from Nick’s CYNDERELLA HOUSE Small commercial - Call for EFFICIENCY VILLA: 1BR/1BA, Block 5 is a local teacher. He KEEPING SERVICES: estimate (941) 374-0108 sleeper couch, great room with and his staff specialize in Affordable, & dependable. kitchenette, turnkey, beautiful SEAMSTRESS: Experienced Residential Window Cleaning Excellent Meadows references. golf & water view. Freshly seamstress, reasonably priced, and Pressure Cleaning Call Cyndi 941-807-9788 painted, new rugs & convenient excellent work. Call Lois at Services. New service…Low CLASSIC CLEANING BY parking. By Owner $80,000 907-0177 Pressure Roof Cleaning. Call Cocoa: Meadows resident, 30 priced to sell quickly. Call cell for your free estimate today! years experience, bonded & CLEANING WITH A SPECIAL 941-323-2167 941-538-8072 licensed, references. Please TOUCH! Honest dependable - SERVICES low rates. Call 941-355-4574 SERVICES C.N.A. PRIVATE DUTY: 6-24 call Cocoa 377-2538 PLUMBING: Austin Plumbing hours, all personal care, shopping, cleaning, cooking - Master Plumber with 45 years & Doctor appointments. experience. Licensed and Reasonable rates, excellent ClassifiedClassified Ads Ads for for the the MAY OCTOBER issue of insured. Backflow certified. references. Call Judy Call Wayne @ 320-3986 941- 539-7779. 20 years issueThe of TheMeadoword Meadoword are dueare due JEROME’S COMPUTER experience. NOT AN AGENCY SERVICE: 20 years computer CITRUS spraying, fertilizing, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER APRIL 13 13 experience, computer service, pruning & planting. For More Information, Call the MCA Office, 377-2300, repair and PC maintenance. Experienced licensed, insured. For More Information, Call the MCA Office, 377-2300, Jerome Focose 941-321-9195 BACKYARD CITRUS CARE or email [email protected] Servicing The Meadows for 6 925-1999 years. Ads cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. EUROPEAN CLEANING Submit copy with payment on or before the 13th of the month RESTORE YOUR DIRTY SERVICE: Affordable, reliable Submit copy with payment on or before the 13th of the month GROUT make your grout like house cleaning, housekeeping prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, new. We clean and then seal. and help available. Great ads are due the Friday before. Call for free estimates Ashdown Meadows references. Call Flooring Inc. 941-761-2953 Melinda 941-879-3975 The Meadoword • September 2012 35

CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED Classified ads for The Meadoword cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. Classified copy must be submitted with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, ads are due the Friday before. SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES “DAN THE HANDYMAN” PRESSURE WASH JONES HANDYMAN ANDREW ZUILL’S HOME Professional painting interior/ PRESSURE WASH SERVICES HOME REPAIRS SERVICES: Repairs, exterior, ceramic tile and PRESSURE WASH & REMODELING: drywall, remodeling, painting, pressure electrical. Pressure washing Any size job. Roofs to the painting, tile, screening, ceiling washing and more. Call roofs, lanais and driveways. sidewalks. Meadows resident - fans, minor plumbing, fencing, 284-9713, licensed & insured. Mailbox repair and/or call Dan 941-993-2139 power washing & more. For TRANSPORTATION replacement. No job too small. all general repairs inside & out! SERVICES to Doctor’s I will beat any professional Licensed. 30 Years experience. appointments, shopping, LOOKING FOR HELP WITH Meadows references available. written estimate on any job. THAT SPECIAL PROJECT? airports, etc. Long time Reasonable rates - Meadows Bill 941-724-0952 resident, 2012 vehicle, Resident. Call 941-993-2139 LOOK IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! TV REPAIR - Call Dan competitive rates, 4 passenger maximum. CASH ONLY PERSONAL CARE SERVICES: 941-993-2139 PLEASE. Call 941-539-5943. Decluttering, moving assist, WALLPAPER: Removal BELLA HOME SERVICES for appointments, errands, personal & Installation. THE GIRLS your home cleaning and other “OLD DOGS” CAN LEARN care. Call JoAnn Sanford, RN, PAINTING & PAPERHANGING pampering needs. Whether you NEW TRICKS! Never too Meadows resident. SERVICES since 1980. are a part-time resident needing late to learn how to use the 508-280-9195 Licensed & insured. Meadows a regular service, or you are a computer. Call Elinor at 586- references. Call for a free renter desiring a periodic clean, 5689 for lessons taught in your LICENSED CNA (10 years + estimate: Rosemary @ please call Tina for a free home. experience) Loving Care for estimate. Meadows resident Geriatric Population: Excellent 941-587-7722 POPCORN CEILING references are available upon REMOVAL: Increase your home-cooked meals, light SENIORITY CARE EXTRA request. 941-302-4640 housekeeping, shopping, property value today. Call ORDINAIRE serving The David 941-266-8597 transportation and errands, Meadows & surrounding CLASSIFIED ADS light exercise and escort on communities. Rev. Eileen Kemp HANDYMAN: Painting and repairs. Honest and reliable. walks, linen change - laundry, LMT, CT FT941-228-8686/941- assist with bathing, grooming. WORK! Get it fixed today. Meadows’ 925-4280. Our in home Does not include physical references. Call David @ specialties include: Tama-Do transfers/heavy lifting. Assist DRYER VENT CLEANING: 266-8597 Clothes not drying? It’s not the with medications. Will provide Healing Therapy: sound, color & gentle movement & sessions dryer…it’s the VENT! Reduce GARDEN & COURTYARD loving companionship and energy costs, prevent dryer LANDSCAPING: Time for a conversation. Not an agency, for your health, wellness & landscape cleanup? Desire rehabilitation. Spiritual & grief fires, extend dryer life. LINT excellent references - phone HAPPENS! Call SUNSHINE a variety of pretty plants and counseling, Energy & emotional 941-567-4909 or cell DRYER VENT CLEANING @ flowers? I have 14 years 941-201-2123 support sessions. 941-224-3606. Licensed & experience working in The insured. www.linthappens.com Meadows. VICTORIA’S GARDEN LANDSCAPING DONNA’S HOUSECLEANING 941-350-2566 & HOMEMAKING: 12 years in Meadows. New openings. WANTEDWANTED 928-1889 WANTED: USED GOLF CART HOME CARE ASSISTANT: for Meadows resident. Call Dan Grocery shopping, cooking, 941-993-2139 laundry, errands, light housekeeping. Call Sue WANTED: Used car or truck. (Preliminary Schedule) 941-400-9775 941-993-2139 Activities & Events —2012-2013 Meetings & Activities— Ongoing The Meadows Assembly ����������������������������������3rd Wed, Sep thru Jun, 7:00 pm; speakers TBA Book Club ���������������������������������Meets second Wed�, Oct thru May, 2:00 pm Book CluB Ladies Craft Group �������������������Wednesdays, 9:00 to 11:00 am, year-round Memoirs �������������������������������������Jan thru Apr New TiTles for 2012-2013 Pillows ���������������������������������������Every Fri, 9:00 to 11:00 am, Nov thru Mar (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) Koffee Klatsch �������������������������2nd Tue, Oct thru Apr, 8:00 am; speakers TBA Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 [email protected] 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 ������Nov 17, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Oct 10 South of Superior by Ellen Airgood Jean Rezabek Craft Show ��������������������������������Nov 9 and 10 December Nov 14 Deafening by Frances Itani Cindy Kodish Christmas Party �����������������������Dec 7, 7:00 pm with the Paddock Brothers Dec 12 The Paris Wife by Paula McCain Natalie Forman Menorah Lighting & —2013— Hanukkah Party ����������������������Dec 8 by reservation Jan 9 The Postmistress by Sarah Blake Marion Blake —Events 2013— February Feb 13 The Glass Room by Simon Mawer Stephanie Louis Photo Competition & Show ����Feb 22, 23, and 24, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Mar 13 Luncheon & New Book Selections, (11:30) Concert in the Park ������������������Feb 24, 1:30 to 3:30 pm Apr 10 Hiding in the Spotlight by Greg Dawson Eva Talbert March Celebration of Fine Arts ����������March 9 and 10, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm May 8 The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Michael Dirda Chalise Bourque 36 MTheeadoworThe Meadowordd • September 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 KEEP THE DATE… FLU SHOTS Available at the MCA Community Center September 19, 2012 • 7:00 pm Thursday, October 12 • Thursday, November 1 • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Nancy Hobson Senior Friendship Centers Talks about the Caregiver Resource Center— links caregivers to services and SAVE THE DATE supportive interventions, support groups, MCA Garage Sale Sign Up and educational programs BEGINS October 26 DELEGATES—PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND; SIGN-IN ON ARRIVAL Open to all Meadows residents 8:15 am to 2:30 pm • MCA

Blood Platelet Drive… September 20 • 9:00 am–1:30 pm MCA Parking Lot

All meetings and events are at the MCA Community Center, 2004 Longmeadow, unless otherwise noted. September Daily notices are posted for room locations RESTRICTIONS 3:00 pm CRAFTS 9:00 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm

New/Revised MCA OFFICE CLOSED Ads Due

MAH JONGG 9:30 am EMERGENCY PREP CRAFTS 9:00 am BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRIDGE 12:30 pm & 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:00 pm BUDGET 10:00 am SAFETY 2:00 pm INVOLVEMENT 10:00 am MAINTENANCE 2:30 pm CR Ads and Classifieds Editorial Due Due

MAH JONGG 9:30 am CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD PLATELET BRIDGE 12:30 pm & 12:30 pm DRIVE 9:00 am -1:30 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm ASSEMBLY 7:00 pm

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