April 2012 Published Since November 1968 Only Good News For 44 Years VOLUME 44 NO 4 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and party prove to be one of the best in recent years By Mary Ann O’Neil “What a Parade!” Even with the weather a little iffy! If you happened to have missed the 2012 Irish Club St. Patrick’s Day parade, you missed a good time. It seems like the parade grows each year, which is great. On behalf of the Irish Club, we would like to thank each and every club which participated. The event started off with the Pinellas County Sheriff ’s Department leading the way, followed by Clearwa- ter Mayor George Cretekos greeting the large crowd. There were several musical groups which walked down World Park- way Boulevard, including the Dunedin High School Scottish Highlander Band, the Dunedin Highlander Middle School Pipe Band and the St. Andrews Pipe Above, Irish Club Grand Marshall John McGaughey leads the 2012 Band of Long Boat Key. St. Patrick’s Day Parade down World Parkway Boulevard. Below, the Dancers included the Royal Line Dance Club rocks the pavement. More coverage on pages 32-33. Stewart Arms Ceili Dancers and the Stephen Scariff School of Irish Dance. (OTOW News photo by Doug Kates) John McGaughey was the Irish Club’s Grand Marshall, and Patricia Fallon, Mary Kennelly and Rose Mul- Dixon Jr. Marine Corp League, Flana- hall held the host Irish Club banner. gan’s Irish Pub, Dunedin-Clearwater The processional included former Elks Club, Morton Plant Clowns, Sun- Irish Club presidents Betty Eggleton, set Point Barber Shop, and Morton Joe Cassidy, Neal O’Brien, Frank Mc- Plant and Care Lift vans. Gann and Mike Cooper. A big “Thank You” to all, includ- I would like to take this opportu- ing those who provided transportation nity to say “Thank You” to our outgo- and helped out with floats. A special ing President Terry Meyers, who was “Thank You” to Parkway Maintenance our club president for the past two for keeping the road clear. years. He rode in the parade with his At our annual St. Patrick’s Din- wife, Susan. ner Dance on March 2, Jim O’Neil, Participating clubs from On Top who is the incoming president, pre- of the World included, Jesters, Lawn sented a Belleek Pitcher to Terry for all Bowlers, Entertainment Committee, of his hard work and leadership dur- Republican Club, Democratic Club, ing his stewardship of the club. Canadian Club, Line Dancers, Chorus, Our club had a very busy and Theater Workshop, Nine-Hole Ladies successful season with shows, dinner Golf, 18-Hole Men’s Golf, Hoosier dances, horse races, cultural day at the Club, Snowbirds and Greyhound Club. Florida State Fair, St. Patrick’s Parade, Also participating were the and last but not least, our annual picnic. Dunedin High School ROTC Color Now it’s time to say “safe trav- Guard, American Legion Post 238 of els” to all of our members who will Safety Harbor, West Coast Irish Club, be heading back home for the summer Rosy Hattitudes Red Hats, Morris F. months. Page 2 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 3 Community census update includes going door-to-door to collect completed forms Your Association is required to scheduled for replacement of vinyl tile stenciling. conduct a census of residents for the on the third floor center core; 24 on purpose of ensuring compliance with the first and third floor center core; Stormwater improvement proj- our status as a qualified age-restricted and 23 on the second floor center core. ects are in the works with the repair of community. Please use caution around the under drains at Building 83, Building The extensive canvassing of the work areas! 82, and Recreation Center No. 2 park- community has given the Board a fair The installation may progress ing lot entrances. The installation of insight into the occupancy patterns in slower than expected, based upon a drainage swale between Building 69 your community. condition of existing floor and air and Building 70 will also commence Generally, we had an excellent temperatures. in late April. Please be careful while return on the census cards sent out in Asphalt paving and resurfacing driving or walking in the area of these late 2011. Others have responded to projects are currently in the bidding projects. the census questions by email, which phase. Paving typically begins the first is also acceptable. There is another element to the week of May (weather permitting). A representative from the man- Currently, we stand at just over sales equation: Many of the condos Stay tuned for details. agement company will be making in- 69 percent responded, a lower re- that are sold are by executors of the spections for hard-wired smoke detec- sponse than we had hoped for at this estate or the trustees. Invariably there Upcoming or ongoing construc- tors in Buildings 1thru 32 and Building time. We are going door to door now are several heirs who are unwilling to tion projects include Building 29 SE 38 thru 45. This is an ongoing project and making contact with any resident wait a reasonable sale exposure period Tower/Cupola restoration (should and you will be hearing more about who has not yet responded. to obtain the highest market value to complete by mid-April). this in the near future. Additionally, In terms of trends, of the 69 the property. They want the money Building 17/U66 and building new light fixtures are being installed in percent who have responded, over 99 now! mansard - fire damage repairs begin; all building laundry rooms. percent is over age 55. We are seeing these types of sidewalk panel replacement will be on- Approximately 128 responded transactions sell for 30-50 percent be- going, and work will begin on Building On the enforcement side of without a birth date. Whether this is low real market values! This has trag- 50 fascia and I-beam renovation. This the equation, removal/simplification due to vanity (we promise not to tell) ic consequences for the community last project will span approximately of landscaping at building fronts to or simple omission, it requires further overall. four months and be completed in standardize community’s appearance follow-up on your Association’s part. Your Board understands these phases from mid-March through late is ongoing. We do appreciate resident We do note that there is an in- types of problems, but it is worth not- June. cooperation on this. What was once a crease in rentals occurring. This is not ing the negative impact a quick, cheap little plant or plant grouping, tends to a bad thing, or cause for concern, so sale can have on the overall value of Parking lot stall number re- grow out of control over time and are long as the owner of the rental com- surrounding condominiums. Neigh- stenciling will be an ongoing project, just too much for a resident to care for. plies with the Declaration and with bors you were friendly with and cared as will be water meter box number re- the Rules, the renter falls within the about may wind up being negatively age 55+ restrictions, and is otherwise impacted by the dropped values. informed about life in a senior com- Is there a solution? munity. That depends. We certainly understand that If you make clear instructions the prolonged recession has created to your children, and state your inten- hardship for some owners, particularly tions in your will or trust document those with multiple residences. The detailing how you want the property trend now seems to be that some own- sale handled, perhaps this problem ers may be willing to rent to anyone may begin to be mitigated. and for any term, in contravention of Your Association has the re- the Association’s rules. This is a trend sponsibility to interview prospective that is being addressed by your Board owners and to review the purchase and we have had fair success at com- contract, as well as to interview pro- pliance. That said, there is more to be spective renters and review the pro- done. posed lease. Bearing in mind the minimum term of rental is six months and one Maintenance Update week (furnished) or one-year (unfur- Painting and waterproofing is nished). Owners who have chosen to scheduled for the rear elevation of flaunt this established rule can certain- Building 92 on April 4. All start dates ly expect stepped up enforcements to are approximate. ensure compliance. Roof replacement work on The resale markets continue Building 12 has a projected start date to be improving, albeit a lower price of April 15 (weather permitting) and points. This is an inevitable result of mansard replacement is scheduled for the oversupply of homes and con- Building 57. dominiums in Florida and elsewhere. Floor replacement is scheduled Remedying that is a function of time throughout the month of April in the and supply reduction. following buildings: 21, 22, and 28 are Page 4 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Exercise outdoors - enjoy our weather Spring has arrived, although the Coffee on the second Thursday of skills, but believe me, most people do. winter was so mild that it felt like spring the month at about 9:30 a.m. for free We welcome experienced individuals, as almost everyday. coffee and donuts. The meeting starts well as beginners, to the classes and we It has been great weather to enjoy at 10 a.m. with some announcements, will help you to create a lovely finished the outdoors. Walking is a great exercise followed by a half hour of free enter- creation. and promotes better health. It’s also a tainment, presentations by local com- On Tuesdays, join us anytime be- great time to play some golf, tennis, panies, and drawings for door prizes. tween noon and closing at 5 p.m. Fridays shuffleboard, lawn bowling or enjoy You could be a winner, but you must we meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and you are our beautiful swimming pools. be present to participate. invited to join us anytime during the day. Our new dog park on the west At the Good Neighbors April In the summer, most people have side will also be a great way for you and 12 meeting we would like you ladies, a little more free time, so if you have a your pet to enjoy the outdoors. if you so desire, to decorate a hat and few spare hours try our scrapbooking Many folks moved to Florida wear it for our Easter Hat Contest. It class. Maybe you would like to organize to enjoy the great outdoors, and, of can be a pretty hat, a silly hat or a far your old photos so you can enjoy them course, that should include taking a again next year. We thank them for their out hat. It will be fun and they will be or give them as a gift to relatives or leisurely drive to one of our fantastic dedication each year. judged. Come join us. friends in a lovely scrapbook. beaches or beautiful parks. Just get out There are still some great events Summer is somewhat quieter at If you would be interested in side and enjoy the beauty of Florida. this month so be sure and check the On Top of the World as many of the scrapbooking, call the Activities Of- Our Theater Workshop group calendar page for dates and times and activities cease until fall, however, the fice, 799-2734, and ask for Nancy. I put on another great show this year. come out and join in the fun as we ceramic class will continue all summer. will discuss a date and time that inter- Everyone really appreciates all their bring this spring season to a close Ceramics offers a great channel for your ested residents can meet. It’s really very hard work and many hours of rehears- We invite all residents to join us creative abilities. Many of you probably rewarding when you see the finished als, and we look forward to their show at Good Neighbors Get Acquainted believe you have little or no creative scrapbook. Toastmasters has come to On Top of the World! Do you want to learn the art of the World. women for a nominal fee. Everyone is Center downstairs in the Yellow Class- speaking, listening, thinking and lead- These women create a mutually welcome as a guest. room, across from the library. ership? supportive and positive learning envi- The meetings are held on the For more information, please The Tampa Bay Women Speak- ronment in which to learn these arts first and third Tuesday of each month contact Lisa Seward at linxu2me@ ers Club is now meeting at On Top of and skills. Membership is open to all from 6:15-8 p.m. at the East Activity gmail.com. Around The World

COLUMNISTS 24 ...... Jesters 47 ...... Pet of the Month 61 ...... Orizaba 3 ...... Ken Colen 24 ...... Pennsylvania Club 47 ...... Picture Puzzle 61 ...... Mallorca 4 ...... Nancy Davis 25 ...... Singles Travel 61 ...... Melbourne 6 ...... Sharon Licata 25 ...... Tablet Computing 62 ...... Rural French 7 ...... Dog Park opens 25 ...... Library Club BUILDING NEWS 62 ...... Americana 8 ...... Salvation Army Easter Service 26 ...... Theater Workshop 49 ...... Birdhouse builder feature 63 ...... Yoshimitsu 8 ...... Newcomers 26 ...... Italian-American Club 51 ...... Dorado 63 ...... Siboney 11 ...... Gerald Colen 27 ...... Polar Bears 51 ...... Swiss Alps Chalet 63 ...... Bible Study 12 ...... Doug Kates 27 ...... Lambda Club 52 ...... Ottoman 64 ...... Al O’Connor feature 12 ...... Appreciation Luncheon 28 ...... Baby Boomers 52 ...... Granada 64 ...... Saratoga 13 ...... Press Association 28 ...... Family History 53 ...... Loch Lomond 66 ...... Modernage 14 ...... Julie Hipp 30 ...... Chorus 53 ...... Capistrano 70 ...... Cards 14 ...... Inside Showbiz 31 ...... Ed Foland Feature 54 ...... Mandalay 71 ...... Rancho Del Mundo 32-33 ...... Parade Photos 54 ...... Espana 71 ...... Flamenco CLUB NEWS 35 ...... Snowbirds Club 55 ...... Brahman 72 ...... Bohemia 17 ...... Gardening Tips 35 ...... Marge’s Humor 55 ...... Old World Spanish 72 ...... Casa Verde 18 ...... Art Show 36 ...... Democratic Club 56 ...... The Way We Were 74 ...... Mystery Building 19 ...... Hoosier Club 36 ...... Crossword Puzzle Answers 56 ...... Roman Byzantine 75 ...... Chetnik 19 ...... Art Guild 37 ...... Meals On Wheels 57 ...... Poetry 75 ...... Contemporary 19 ...... Philosophy Club 37 ...... Civitan Club 58 ...... French Renaissance I 75 ...... Valencia 21 ...... Fixers Club 37 ...... Change of Address form 58 ...... Fujiwara 77 ...... Azores 22 ...... Greyhound Club 38-39 ...... Entertainment 58 ...... New World French 77 ...... Royal Chateau 23 ...... Exercise Club luncheon 40-45 ...... Sports 60 ...... Emerald Isle 78-79 ...... Calendars 23 ...... Canadian Club 46 ...... Bulletin Board 60 ...... Rila Renaissance 81 ...... Bus Schedule ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 5

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To advertise in our May edition, checks must be received by April 15* *The normal deadline for purchasing ads is the 15th of each month, STAFF Kenneth Colen ...... Publisher but our color ad space will likely sell out before the 15th. Doug Kates ...... Editor Black and white ad space could also sell out before the 15th. Dave Hart ...... Assistant Editor Press Association Officers ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ADVERTISING POLICY Yvonne Courtney ...... President On Top of the World News is a community organization for the benefit of the residents of On Top of the World. On Top of the World News does not accept advertisers solely for commercial purposes or income. This newspaper will be published on its Jackie Dooley ...... Vice President regular schedule whether there are advertisers or not. Gloria Walz ...... Secretary On Top of the World News reserves the right to reject any advertiser it feels is not of direct benefit to the residents of On Top of the World. Not every advertiser is acceptable. If you, the resident of On Top of the World, have had a justifiably bad experience with an advertiser and if Building Reporter Coordinator we have had previous complaints that are justified, we will not accept future advertising from them, BUT ON TOP OF THE WORLD IS NOT A Gloria Walz CONSUMER AGENCY. We endeavor to keep the standards of this paper at a high level. We do not, however, endorse advertisers or knowingly accept objectionable This month’s volunteers: or fraudulent advertising. Lil Cervinka Barbara Sundberg On Top of the World endeavors to publish only good, informative and worthwhile happenings of life. This newspaper will leave the daily news of life with all its strife, struggle and turmoil to commercial publications. On Top of the World newspaper does not strive to be a profit-making Dawn Rubio Cele Radeloff entity. We take pride in the fact that the On Top of the World News staff is entirely made up of volunteers except for two part-time professionals Theresa Kawalec Roxie Maggio to coordinate the operation of this paper. Jackie Dooley Arnie Moon On Top of the World News does not accept an advertiser solely because it is willing to pay to advertise. Contractors, barbers and cosmetolo- gists must all be licensed to advertise. All advertisements must contain a local address or a local telephone number. Esta-Lee Schwartz On Top of the World News Inc., 2069 World Parkway Blvd. E., Clearwater, FL 33763. Phone Number: 727-799-3216. New Newsroom Hours May newspapers will be delivered on May 1 9:30-6 M-Th 9-2 F Page 6 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Management company is cleaning - how about you?

An unusually mild winter has allowed the management company to get a jump start on spring cleaning. This is the time of year when we recom- mend unit owners conduct a spring cleaning of the storage rooms. While it certainly isn’t a task most people look forward to, especially with the golf courses and beaches beckoning, the results of a little time and effort are worth it. Many of the buildings are now sporting clean, organized and equitable storage rooms. If you need direction in how to organize your storage rooms, please visit Jean in the service department. She can make an appointment for inspection services to visit your building and provide guidelines. Handyman Services I cannot stress enough the importance of hiring licensed and insured contractors, especial- ly when work within your unit involves electric- ity and/or plumbing. As Kenneth Colen reviewed in his article last month, if you reside on the east side of Belcher Road and you have a washer /dryer, it was installed without approval or guidance from the Association. We highly recommend you have a licensed, insured, electrician and plumber in- spect your washer and dryer installation before it becomes a problem. Emergency References I want to take this opportunity, while the your unit. Stump removal is continuing throughout majority of our owners are in residence this While an emergency situation may not the community as well as thinning of overgrown month, to remind you to update your emergency originate in your unit, an emergency situation landscape areas. references and contact phone numbers. may impact your unit. You will find the neces- Landscape areas not actively maintained by Emergency references and emergency sary emergency contact form in this month’s respective unit owners are also being addressed. contact phone numbers are collected at the time newspaper as well as the East Activity Center Enforcement Matters of your interview, and for many of you, that in- Service Deptartment. The Association is working diligently on formation is well over 10 years old. Landscape services enforcement matters in regards to underage res- We urge you to update this information. In The fast approach of spring, combined idents and tenants, and we are starting to see the the event of an emergency, involving your unit with a mild winter, are the perfect ingredients results of our efforts. at On Top of the World or in the event of an for a challenging landscape season. The On Top of the World Condominium emergency situation involving you, the Associa- Please keep in mind all proposed plantings Community is designated as an age restricted 55- tion needs current emergency contact informa- in the common areas must be approved by the and -older community. The Association rules do tion. Association. Landscape crews are currently ad- not allow persons under the age of 17 to reside If you are a part-time resident, please no- dressing landscape material in excess of 4 feet in the community. If you are aware of any units tify the Association and the Service Department tall, plantings on water meters and water lines, in violation of this age restriction, please notify with contact information for the key holder of and invasive or incompatible landscape. the Association in writing. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 7

OTOW Greyhound Club representatives got an early look at the new dog park in March and seemed to enjoy it. On four legs, from left to right, are Sabrina, Corona, Jasper and Beauty. Also enjoying the moment were Rob Young, Jennifer Rothe and Bill Sharpsteen. Dog Park is Open! Grand Opening celebration set for April 20 By Doug Kates The park will open at dawn and close at dusk. Pets must be accompanied Looking for something to do with your dog - an activity which would by a handler 17-years-of-age or older. Childen under the age of 15 must be ac- include exercise, socializing and enjoying the outdoors - then head down to the companied by an adult. No glass is allowed inside. new On Top of the World Community Dog Park. Pets must be brought to the park on a leash, and must continue to be The OTOW dog park opened in late March and a Grand Opening cel- leashed until inside the play area. Gates must be closed behind anyone entering ebration will take place 11 a.m., Friday, April 20. or leaving. OTOW Chairman Kenneth Colen said this will be a day well worth the Handlers must clean up after their dogs. wait. No aggressive dogs will be allowed. Owners are liable for their dog’s be- “At On Top of the World in Ocala, the dog park has been one of our havior. Owners must repair any damage their dog causes to the park. On Top best amenities,” he said. “We’ve noticed a lot of people with small dogs will get of the World assumes no liability for using the park. Users will assume all risks out and socialize, let the dogs exercise and have a lot of fun.” using the facility. The Clearwater version is expected to provide the same results. The park At the Grand Opening on April 20, refreshments will be served and is divided into a section for large dogs and a section for small dogs. There is a prizes will be given away during raffle drawings. Among the businesses which pavilion to provide shade, benches for resting, and plenty of running room for will be represented will be Barks and Bubbles Mobile Pet Grooming, and Pets dogs. There are also water stations. Supplies Plus, both sponsors of this newspaper’s 2011 Pet of the Year Contest. Dogs are encouraged to bring their favorite toys and play inside the gated The OTOW Pet of the Year, Barklee, is expected to greet residents to the play area. park as will members of the On Top of the World Greyhound Club. And there is room for park improvements in the future. The dog park is located on the West Side, next door to the Palm Acre The dog park is available to On Top of the World residents and guests Real Estate offices. People driving to the park should use the parking lot area only. It is not open to the public and is not open to any other pets, except dogs. closest to the park and not spaces used for the offices. Page 8 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Salvation Army Newcomers Easter Service April 8 OTOW News photo by Mary Lou Wall By Carl R. Leiby Traditional Easter music will fill the East Activity Center auditorium Sunday, April 8. The Salvation Army Band and Chorus are returning to On Top of the World at 7:30 a.m. to bring everyone beautiful music in a time-honored tradition. This beautiful and meaningful service has been enjoyed by many people over the years. Captain Zach Bell, Salvation Army officer and pastor, will bring a message, and the band and chorus will provide the glorious Easter music. Good Neighbors and the Civitan Club are pleased to once again host this event. We welcome the opportunity to greet and meet you. Easter visitors are invited to enjoy this traditional Easter Holiday event with residents. The Salvation Army Band fills our stage with their musicians, and some also join the chorus off-stage to sing for the guests around our Grand Piano. Beautiful Easter Lilies will decorate the stage, to be taken to OTOW shut-ins following the service. The Good Neighbors, the Entertainment Committee, and the Civitan Liz & Gary Thompson Jean A. Nicolaus Club invite you to enjoy coffee, punch and doughnuts following the service. of New York of New York

OTOW TV - CHANNEL 96 96 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 9 Page 10 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 11 Last-minute tax tip information Q. I am totally confused as to maintenance needs allowances for Grantor typically loses the ability to what the federal estate tax figures are. 2012 are a minimum of $1,838.75 and access the trust principal, although it Can you give them to us? a maximum of $2,841. You should may be permissible to have the trust’s A. Sure I can. In 2012, the an- always consult with your attorney — income paid to the Grantor. nual gift tax exclusion is $13,000 per preferably an elder law attorney — in year per person. In 2012, the lifetime order to make sure you understand Q. We already know that you estate tax exclusion is $5,120,000, but what these numbers actually mean and will not endorse any candidate for any in 2014 this changes back to $1,000,000 how they might apply to you. office, but we are wondering if you with a 55 percent rate unless Congress The fact that I have given you might clue us in as to for whom you, acts to change it. these numbers may have none, some personally would vote? or a lot of application to your specific A. I would vote for George Q. As income tax time is ap- these items that should be of interest situation, but you won’t know that un- Washington or John Adams or Thom- proaching, can you give us an idea as is life insurance proceeds, which were til you sit down with your attorney. as Jefferson or Abraham Lincoln, but to what does not have to be treated as paid because of an insured’s death are none of them appear to be running income on an IRS tax return? not taxable unless the policy was sold Q. When it comes to living for election this year. A. Before I begin a response, I to someone and that person received trusts, I have seen the terms “Settlor” ---- need to give you two disclaimers: the proceeds on the death of the in- and also “Grantor” and the terms (1) DISCLAIMER: you need “Living Trust,” “Inter Vivos Trust” sured. Gerald R. Colen is an attorney to consult with your own tax advisor Having said this, and once again, and “Irrevocable trust.” who is a member of both the National in regard to what, if any items, should reminding you of the disclaimer I have Can you explain these? Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and be or should not be reported on your stated, as a general statement, most of the Academy of Florida Elder Law At- income tax return, or, for that matter, the income you receive is considered A. The words “Settlor” and torneys. He concentrates his practice of law in the areas of real estate, elder whether you even need to file an in- taxable. “Grantor” are used interchangeably come tax return. to denote the person or persons who law, wills, trusts, probate, business law Keep in mind, however, that for and simple and complex estate plan- (2) You might be reading this af- have established a trust for someone’s those persons whose income does not ning. He welcomes your questions and ter the tax deadline for filing 2011 IRS reach a certain level, no matter what benefit. I prefer the word “Grantor” comments. This column is not intend- returns, so I hope that you’ve already income they have, it may not be neces- because that word is found in the In- ed to provide legal advice, but is only discussed this with your tax advisor. sary to file an income tax return. ternal Revenue Code to refer to such intended to provide limited informa- Now, with those disclaimers: persons. tion on the specific matters raised in the questions and answers. You should From IRS Tax Tip 2011-25, here are Q. What are the Medicaid rates? The term “Living Trust” and some -- but not all that are listed on the term “Inter Vivos” trust refer to always consult your own attorney for specific advice. Mr. Colen is avail- the Tip -- common examples of items the same type of trust — a trust that A. Here are some of them, but able for conferences at his law office not included as taxable income: keep in mind that there are different was created during the lifetime of the at 7243 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, Fl., (a) Child support payments, gifts, figures that depend on many factors Grantor. The term “Inter Vivos” trust 33777. His phone number is (727) bequests and inheritances, workers’ that are too complex for me to discuss is seen in the Internal Revenue Code. 545-8114. He is also pleased to re- compensation benefits, compensatory in this column. An irrevocable trust is a type of spond to email at his email address of [email protected] or through damages awarded for physical injury For 2012, the maximum com- trust that is created for some form of or physical sickness; cash rebates from sophisticated tax or disability planning. his Web page at www.gcolen.com. In munity spouse resource allowance Ocala, Fl., Mr. Colen is available, by a dealer or manufacturer. In an irrevocable trust, property is (that’s what the non-nursing home appointment, for legal conferences at transferred or conveyed from a Grant- Some income may be taxable spouse can keep) is $113,640.00. the On Top of the World sales office, under certain circumstances, but not The new income cap is $2,094 or to the trustee of that irrevocable which is located near Sid’s Cafe. taxable in other circumstances. One of per month. The minimum monthly trust and after the conveyance, the Page 12 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Finally, I get to see Toronto win Leafs fell behind, my new “friends” started to give me dirty looks. I can’t remember the final score from that day, but Toronto took a beating and I got the blame. “Next time we’re in Florida, stay home!” one of the Maple Leafs fans said to me. “Maybe you should become a Lightning fan,” another fan said. Alright. Alright. The Canadians had a reason to be upset, especially Before our Canadian Snowbirds since they traveled so far to see their head back north for the spring, I need beloved Leafs play, but it shouldn’t a favor. have been my fault? Right? You see, several years ago, my Fast forward to present day. brother and I were eating dinner at I am glad to report that this past Gilligans in downtown Tampa prior to March I attended another Maple Leafs a Toronto vs. Tampa hockey game. game with my brother and this time During the meal I met a group Toronto defeated Tampa 3-1. of Maple Leaf fans who were vaca- I was so relieved! tioning just so they could take in a To- Toronto’s Matt Frattin (39) takes a shot on goal against Tampa Bay All I could think about was get- ronto hockey game in Tampa. on March 15. Defending the play for the Lightning were Brett Clark ting a message back to Canada that my The Canadians were very friend- (7) and Dustin Tokarski (40). (Photo by Doug Kates) losing streak was over and for all those ly and when they learned I was a die- hockey fans to come back down and hard Leafs fan, they were proud to exact same row. in Tampa about six different times pri- give the Leafs another try. know there was at least one Toronto It was like a giant reunion all or to meeting this group of Canadians, So, for all the On Top of the fan living in the Tampa area. over again. We were sharing high-fives, and all six times the Maple Leafs lost World Canadians who will be going Dinner ended and after a few min- toasting our Canadian-brand beverag- to the Lightning. home soon, if during your trip you see utes everyone went their separate ways es and cheering the Leafs during player My big mistake was telling the someone with a banner in their front to get to the forum for the puck drop. introductions. Canadians about my bad luck, because yard that says “Doug is a Curse” or Amazingly, shortly after my Unfortunately, the rest of the shortly into the game, Toronto fell be- “Doug Jinxed our Leafs,” please let brother and I sat down to watch the night turned out to be a party pooper hind, then further behind, and eventu- them know the curse or jinx is over. game, that same group of Canadians instead of a party atmosphere. ally lost the game big-time. They can take those banners ended up walking in and sitting in the You see, I had seen Toronto play Unfortunately, as soon as the down now. Thank you! Press Association Appreciation Luncheon Qualifiers The following people wrote at least three stories for the OTOW News newspaper and attended at least three meetings from May 2011-March 2012. They will be honored during the annual Appre- ciation Luncheon, Thursday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Golden Coin restaurant. If your name does not appear on this list, but you think it should be, contact Doug in the newsroom before the luncheon. Anyone not on the list can still attend the luncheon, but must pay $10 for their meal. Money will be collected at the door.

Walter Balderson Dana Garlick Cele Radeloff Arlene Bergen John Grasso Ann Rost Howard Bergendahl Dave Hart Dawn Rubio Tom Brennan Jane Haynes Cecile Sangiamo Diane Cavanaugh Alma Hudson Barbara Sundberg Gloria Glifford Val Kastner Katarina Topesh Elaine Gotler Doug Kates Gloria Walz Leonard Gotler Theresa Kawalec Yvonne Courtney George Kolitsas Invited Special Guests Jackie Dooley Merle MacDonald Mrs. Ina Colen Margaret Doran Marge Mayer Ken Colen Mary Ellis Terri Mikszenas Leslee Colen Char Flack Arnie Moon Gerald Colen Ed Foland Clare Pebworth Sharon Licata ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 13 Press Association will have three night meetings during 2012-13 season The 2012 Press Association Ap- one on the staff who made a contribu- board opened the floor for election preciation Luncheon will be taking tion. One element can be a story, or a of officers. Yvonne Courtney said she place 1:30 p.m., April 5, at the Golden photo, or a newspaper page dedicated would stay on for an eighth season as Coin Restaurant - one of this newspa- to one subject, such as the poetry page, president and Jackie Dooley said she per’s advertisers. bulletin board page or crossword puz- would stay on for a second year as vice Any reporter who has written zle. To submit 113 elements for one president. Gloria Walz announced she three stories and attended three meet- newspaper is quite an achievement and will not return as secretary, but Dana ings will be a guest of On Top of the Press Association Doug said the entire staff should be Garlick accepted a nomination to take World. Anyone who didn’t qualify may proud. her place. still pay their own way. on May 3, Aug. 2 and Oct. 4 before Doug also announced a change The 2012-13 board will become In planning for this month’s Ap- a scheduled 7 p.m., Nov. 1 meeting, in policy for submitted stories. In the official at the Appreciation Luncheon preciation Luncheon, editor Doug which will double as a workshop. past, writers have never been able to meeting. Kates told the Press Association on Dec. 6 would be an afternoon include information about people who Lastly, as an experiment, OTOW March 1 that a change needs to be made holiday luncheon paid for by reporters. have passed away, have moved into News is replacing the monthly cross- in the monthly meeting schedule. The Jan. 3 would be a 7 p.m. meeting, nursing homes, or are very ill. But a word puzzle with a picture search puz- Appreciation Luncheon takes place to Feb. 7 would be an afternoon meeting, new requirement will prevent writers zle, which will share a page with the honor those who have contributed in March 7 would be the final night meet- from mentioning if someone has an Pet of the Month feature. both the print and the meeting aspects, ing of the season, and April 4 would illness - whether it’s a current illness, The photo search will have two but actually shuts out those who cannot be the 2013 Appreciation Luncheon at or one that has been overcome. almost identical pictures side-by-side, attend afternoon meetings. Currently, a time and place to be decided later. “It’s just not necessary to inform with up to 10 minor differences the the Press Association only has one The Nov. 1 meeting and Jan. the world that one of our residents readers will have to discover. night meeting, which, if attended as 3 meetings have been tentatively set has an illness - either past or present,” As a test, the Press Association the only meeting for the year, does not for the Veranda Room. The March 7 Doug said. “Put yourselves in their gave it a practice try on March 1, and qualify an individual for the luncheon. meeting has been tentatively set for the shoes. Would you want the world to the concept appeared to be enjoyed by Doug told the Press Associa- West Activity Center Sunrise Room. know you have a health problem?” all. tion it would only be fair to add two The board will decide at the In the past, it has been OK to Doug said, “Few people have more night meetings, so everyone has Appreciation Luncheon whether to write about someone recovering from ever come up to me and said, ‘that a chance to attend three meetings and approve this meeting schedule. The an illness or to request letters and was a great crossword puzzle in last qualify for the special recognition - not Press Association season ends April 5. cards for someone coming home from month’s newspaper.’ So, as an experi- to mention, learn valuable information The first meeting of the new season the hospital. The new policy prevents ment, we will see if anyone enjoys a shared at each meeting. is May 3. those health issues from becoming photo search any better. Doug presented a plan to the In other news, Doug said there public information. The next meeting is May 3 and board which would start the 2012- were 113 elements in the March news- With the 2011-12 season com- the Press Association will not meet in 13 season with afternoon meetings paper, which is a huge credit to every- ing to an end, the Press Association June or July. News staff takes on a challenge In March, the On Top of the World Computer Club hosted a class just for OTOW News reporters. The goal of the class was to show reporters how easy it is to submit their stories via the Press Association’s new Web site and drop box. The class also offered an op- portunity to reporters who have never used a computer before or wanted to improve their current skills. Instructor Bob Evans started with the very basics. Newspaper editor Doug Kates said the goal was to get reporters ex- cited about typing their own stories and submitting copy themselves. The goal is to someday have every story submitted Attending the computer class were Theresa Kawalec, Gloria Clifford, Dawn Rubio, Tom Brennan, Carol on a computer. Muntzenberger, Esta Schwartz and Barbara Sundberg. Page 14 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Breakfast Sausage Casserole INGREDIENTS Brown sausage and drain on paper towels. Butter a 9x13 ovenproof baking pan. Spread butter 2 pounds bulk sausage evenly on 6 slices of bread and layer in pan with the but- 12 slices bread (crusts removed) tered side facing down. Add a layer of sausage, spreading evenly, then add a butter, at room temperature layer of cheese. 2-3 cups grated cheddar cheese Cover the sausage and cheese layer using 6 buttered slices of bread with the buttered side facing up. 8 eggs Mix together dry mustard and salt. Combine milk, 1 quart half and half eggs, mustard and salt. 2 teaspoons salt Pour milk mixture over top of bread and allow to Spring stand overnight in the refrigerator. 2 teaspoons dry mustard The following day, bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow 20 to 30 minutes before Brunch cutting into serving sized pieces. Easter means two things around here. First, a special holiday with good food and family. Second, goodbye to a lot of our Snowbird friends. Six-Week Bran Muffins I thought I’d share some recipes 1 box (15 oz.) Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Flakes Mix bran, flour, salt, sugar and soda in large for either Easter morning or a last hur- (or any other brand) bowl. Add eggs, oil and milk. Mix well. Refriger- rah brunch among friends. 1 c. cooking oil ate. DO NOT FREEZE. Put in covered plastic These are nutritious recipes, 3 c. sugar bowls. May be kept for 6 weeks. and that is important when you con- 5 c. flour sider that Easter ranks No. 2 for candy 4 eggs, beaten Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes in consumption holidays, second only to 1 qt. buttermilk muffin cups (paper lined). Yield: between 60 to Halloween. So, before we get down to 5 tsp. baking soda 70. Sift dry ingredients together before you mix the recipes, let’s enjoy a little Easter 2 tsp. salt (opt.) with the bran flakes. fun. Did you know? • When taking a bite into a choc- olate bunny, 76 percent of Americans prefer to bite off the ears first. 5 per- Lonesome George in a class of his own cent eat the feet first and 4 percent eat the tail first. George Gobel saved Oklahoma was in a class all his own. • During the Easter season, from enemy attack during WWII. Vot- George referred to his wife as, Americans buy more than 700 million ed as the most outstanding personality Walter “Spooky Ol’ Alice” and said they had Peeps - making Peeps the most popu- by a committee of critics in 1954, Go- only one argument during their entire lar non-chocolate Easter candy. bel continued to entertain audiences Balderson marriage, but managed to keep it go- • Adults prefer milk chocolate until his death in 1991. ing for over 30 years. (65 percent) over dark chocolate (27 Most noted for his quick quips George once said that if you percent). and one-liners, George appeared on Inside Showbiz build a better mousetrap you will catch • Kids prefer red jelly beans Hollywood Squares for a number of better mice. and 75 percent are willing to do extra years with Peter Marshall feeding him the National Barn Dance every Satur- Also when asked what was the chores for more Easter candy. the lead-inlines. day night on radio station WLS. He most popular place in America that • Exchanging eggs dates back to Gobel enlisted in the Army Air did not switch to comedy until after people want to visit, he replied, “It’s a springtime custom older than Eas- Corps during WWII and served as a the war. right down the hall on the right and ter itself in which eggs were given as flight instructor in Oklahoma. In a Peter Marshall once asked has a sign on the door.” a symbol of rebirth in many cultures. 1969 appearance on the Tonight Show, George if it was possible to get an an- His TV career lasted from 1954 • The Easter egg roll on the he joked about his stateside service, nulment if he could prove that he was thru 1960. George died on Feb. 24, White House lawn has been a tradition “There was not one Japanese aircraft drunk during the wedding ceremony. 1991, shortly after undergoing heart since 1878. got past Tulsa.” George replied, “Well, I thought about surgery. At the time of his death he was The critically important infor- He labeled himself, “Lonesome that, but by the time I sobered up, we survived by his wife and three children. mation above comes from the Nation- George” and the nickname stuck for had been married 24 years.” Thousands of Gobel fans visit his al Confectioners Association. the rest of his career. Some critics compared George gravesite annually in the San Franando Now for our delicious and nutri- George was born in Chicago and to Herb Shriner and Johnny Carson, Mission Cemetery in Los Angeles. tious recipes… began his career as a country singer on but in the end they all agreed that he Water exercises in East Activity Center pool start April 30 By Lillian Ginn suit and a smile. All the exercise is done in the have while we do something good for ourselves. We will restart our annual water exercise on shallow end of the pool, and you do not need to Forget the work you have to do for now; just Monday, April 30, at 9 a.m. for one hour. know how to swim. come and have a good time. It’s really, really good Everyone is invited. All you need is a swim- Enjoy the water, the sun and all the fun we for you. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 15 Page 16 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

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Make proper preparations before you begin planting By C. Wallace Gardening is fun, good exercise, creative, relaxing and rewarding. If you’re thinking about gardening for the first time, or getting back into it, it’s smart to remember that you’ll be outdoors, in the dirt, around insects, tools, and possibly chemicals. If you will be out in the sun, you will want to have a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, and a bottle of water. Any time of day, it’s a good idea to wear gardening gloves and a shirt with long sleeves. You might like to wear insect repellent. Stay out only a short time in the heat. My favorite gardening time starts in the late afternoon. Before you plant anything, make sure you’re first step is getting approval from On Top of the World. Ground outside any first-floor condo is common ground. It is not owned by a first-floor resident. Alterations or additions to the landscape, or landscape materials in the common areas, need prior approval of the Association. Make sure you obtain an Application for Modification for Approval from the Ser- vice Department or Online at otowclearwaterinfo.com before you start planting, trimming or removing any tree or shrub. Next, find your vaccination log and be sure you’ve had a tetanus booster within 10 years. If not, go get one. This simple thing protects you from the biggest risk of gardening - death from tetanus. Tetanus bacteria lives in soil and can enter the body through even a small cut or abrasion. Three out of 10 people diagnosed with tetanus die from it. The vaccination also protects you from diphtheria and whooping cough, which are transmitted from person to person, not from the soil. Find out more at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis- td-tdap.pdf For many of us, the project we start with is reviving a garden that has gone to weeds. For this, you’ll need only a few things — something to kneel or sit on, a container for the weeds, and a tool to loosen the roots. Here in Florida, the soil is so sandy that weeds are easy to dislodge and remove, and the simplest three-prong cultivator does the trick. If you want to improve your garden, but can’t get down into it yourself, spread the word among your neighbors that you need a Garden Fairy to help. If you’re able and want to garden, but don’t have one of your own, look for a garden that needs you, following OTOW procedures and become a Garden Fairy.

Gardens can be beautiful, but make sure you get approval from On Top of the World before starting any new projects. Pictured above is a combination of oyster plants, spider Even if you currently have a garden, make sure you have the proper plants, crotons and geraniums. Each will survive all seasons paperwork which shows it has been approved. Questions? here. (Photo by C. Wallace) Contact the service desk in the East Activity Center. Page 18 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

2012 Spring

Nicole Germain Art Show Peoples Choice Award

Neva Gamble Pat Matons

Bob McGrath Svea Rosanne Bob Hammond OTOW News photos Anderson Moon by Mary Lou Wall ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 19 You never know where you’ll meet a Hoosier By Nancy House Anna and Dan Hyden were play- ing the On Top of the World 18-Hole Golf Course when Ann Stewart, a Hoosier Club member, introduced herself to Anna while waiting to tee off on the seventh hole. Ann learned that Anna and Dan Hoosier Club were from Kentucky, where Ann had lived before moving to Indiana. Being Tampa area to provide case managers the friendly person that she is, Ann of- who would work with like individuals.” fered an invitation to Anna and Dan to “Only college graduates, with play in the Hoosier Club Golf Scram- experience, were hired by our compa- ble and attend the next club meeting. ny to work in the group homes,” em- They accepted, liked the Hoosier hos- phasized Anna. pitality, already knew how to play Eu- “Finally, in 2005, we retired and chre, and soon became members. moved to OTOW to enjoy playing The Hydens met at Morehead State golf, going on cruises, boating, travel- University, married at 19, and later moved ing with our grandchildren, and mak- to Anderson, Ind., where Dan accepted a ing new friends,” both stated together. position with General Motors. Every morning the couple work Anna recalled, “I still needed 12 their own crossword puzzle from the hours to graduate when we moved, newspaper and in the evening they go but it was so exciting for Dan to get to a Website to make two copies of the such a great job that I didn’t care about same puzzle. They do it separately and my degree. I always knew that some- then compare answers. day I would finish college.” Anna and Dan Hyden They now own a home in More- “My sister was a nurse,” she add- head, Ky., but can claim to be Hoosiers ed, “and I had also planned to go into of the National Standards Committee as a business major and had become a since they lived in Indiana for 40 years. some form of nursing.” that set the engineering standards for nursing home administrator. They learned to play Euchre during After living in Anderson for a auto product designs. “She saw the need to provide lunch breaks while living in Indy and few years, Dan was transferred to the Dan said, “After working for housing and appropriate care for the are happy to have found the Hoosier Allis-Chalmers Division of General General Motors for 34 years, I was developmentally disabled and men- Club, which has helped them feel a Motors in Indianapolis. Some of his ready to retire and give all of my time tally challenged individuals, so we be- part of the community and make new accomplishments, while employed by to a new business that Anna and I gan purchasing and managing group friends. GM, were a patent in 1973 for a lane were currently developing while I was homes for these people following state The next Hoosier Club meeting changer for automobiles, developing still on the GM payroll.” guidelines,” Dan said. “After eight will be the annual picnic on Thursday, the air valve that controlled the emis- Anna had returned to Indiana years of managing the group homes in April 5 at Phillippe Park beginning at sion levels that would meet the 1977 University/Purdue University at India- Indiana, we contracted with the state noon. Attendees should bring a cov- clean air act, and being the chairman napolis to complete her college degree of Florida to bring our company to the ered dish and plan to have some fun. Art season winds down in April - resumes in November What’s Your View? By Jean Doane We are coming to the end of the By Bob Reis 2011-2012 season with the next meet- Our club is currently enjoy- ing on Friday, April 13, at 1 p.m. This will be a meeting to ap- ing presentations, which are fol- prove the officers for next fall, and a lowed by a question and answer social with pizza and salads. period. Please let us know if you are Art Guild coming so we can estimate how much The discussions give you the food we need. Give Jean Doane a call great deal to her to have her painting opportunity to express your own Philosophy Club at 727-725-2328. chosen from all the wonderful entries The party will be in the usual A at the show. views. room off the ballroom in the East Ac- Our next meeting will occur on We also have “Open Discus- don’t have to be a member of our tivity Center. Friday, Nov. 9. Consider joining if you club to attend. You’re welcome Everyone was pleased with the want to pursue your creativity side. sion” meetings. With this format attendance at the Art Show. We thank A drawing class, which meets you have the opportunity to sug- even if you just want to listen, you for your interest and presence. on Thursdays at 1 p.m., will end for gest a topic of special interest to Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM, East Ac- It was great to have Nicole Germain the summer, but will begin again on win the “Peoples Choice” award for Nov. 1. John Fier will again teach and you. tivity Center Veranda. Any ques- her very lovely oil painting of a white give us a unique opportunity to try our Join us on any Tuesday. You tions? Call Bob Reis at 798-2443. house and flowering yard. It meant a hand at drawing. Page 20 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Parade doubled as the morning exercise

Line Dancing

By Julie Narancich On March 10, several members of our line dancing group enjoyed the great weather and wonderful turnout for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade here at On Top Of the World. We marched, danced and hand- ed out beads along the parade route. It was not only a lot of fun, we also got our exercise in for the day! The OTOW Line Dancers want to extend a huge thank you to the Irish Club for organizing the St. Patrick’s The line dancers, who participated in the parade, are pictured above. They are, from left to right, Georgia Day Parade. We also want to thank everyone who participated. It was the Jensen, Julie Narancich, Jim Hilterbrandt, Helen Crombie, Victoria Chang, Cele Radeloff, Jay Chang, best! Marie Terranova, Lynn Anzalone, Virginia Butler, Hope Hrysenko, Mary Spearman, Pat VanHise and Line Dancers held a “Spring Linda Hilterbrandt. Thank you line dancers—you were great! Fling” party on March 27. We shared a meal together at noon followed by dancing at 1 pm. Our social committee every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Saturday the first half hour and are very helpful. For any questions regarding Line members, Helen Crombie and Loni at 8:30 a.m. for two hours of fun and Please join us and bring your Dancing, please contact Mary Becker Bentley planned this event. fitness in the East Activity Center au- friends. Line dancing is great for men at 253-4874 or Julie Narancich at 574- We welcome all of you to join us ditorium. Beginner lessons take place and women of all ages. 323-4100. Hope to see you soon! ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 21 Incoming president already shares automotive engineering knowledge

Fixers Club

By John Koning It goes without saying that On Top of the World boasts many ben- eficial amenities and unique features rarely found in other communities. One of those is our state-of-the- art wood shop, run by the Fixers Club. However, the best part of the wood shop is not the machinery it houses, but the many talented and in- teresting people it attracts. One of those people is Ray Ta- bor. Ray is the Fixers’ president elect. That means next year he will be the leader of the pack. It’s an appropriate description borrowed from the 1964 pop classic by the Shangri-Las. Although Ray might not be a motorcycle maniac like the guy in the song, he has buried the needle in his 1956 Mercury Phaeton Montclair with its heart-pounding V8 Lincoln engine. Ray is an automotive guy from headlights to tailpipe. This husband of 52 years, father of four, grandfather of six and great-grandfather of four, has Pennzoil running through his veins. Ray spent a few years on the oil rigs in Kansas before moving into the automotive world. He spent 35 years honing his automotive skills on a stag- gering array of cars. Among them Ray Tabor inspects the progress of his latest project. The solid oak model was inspired by a were four 1930 Model “A” Deluxe Roadsters, a 1930 Model “A” Phaeton 1943 Ford Jeep fold down soft top, and a 1934 Rolls Royce four-door convertible. and twin tear drop spots. If you have ever examined a Now, Ray brings that same care He also turned a 1949 Mercury You might ask, “what can an bad body job, you will appreciate the and precision to the OTOW Fixers from a nasty green color into a beige auto body man offer to our wood craftsmanship and attention to detail Club as he taught in automotive night work of art with chocolate brown shop?” required to produce a flawless finish school. skirts, french-style headlight bezels The answer is, plenty! and those silky smooth lines. Lucky us! Heading North? Remember You Can Read This Newspaper Online: otowclearwaterinfo.com Page 22 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS OTOW residents encouraged to take an art class - perhaps learn how to draw greyhounds? By Bill Sharpsteen new ideas, and most of all, to have fun. yet powerful in their stride. Our Greyhound Club meetings The class is $45 per person. These 2 ½ “We, who love them, see them continue this Thursday, April 5, at a - 3 hour sessions will be held in the Ve- everywhere and are most at peace in special time of 9:15 a.m. in the East randa Room on April 5 with two ses- their presence. As an artist, I’ve been Activity Center Veranda Room! sions at 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. aware that we don’t create in a vacuum. Anyone who lives at On Top Class size is limited to the first 16 Inspiration takes many forms. Some- of the World is encouraged to sign responding and paying for each class. times the best ideas come when oth- up for a special art class, the first Please reserve your spot at www.lin- ers are engaged in the process. That’s annual “By My Own Design / Art Greyhound Club dakevans.com. Click on, By My Own why I love to teach. The opportunity Workshop.” Design for registration and PayPal. For to guide others in their own voice is a Come join Linda K. Evans, de- our newspaper are online?) payment by check, please e-mail Linda rare privilege, and for me the best art sign artist and art educator, as she The link for her artwork is at [email protected] or of all.” takes students, regardless of skills and www.otowclearwaterinfo.com/pdfs/ call 802-773-8277. You may also give Our ninth annual Birthday Bash training, through a special step-by-step news/2011/OTOW_News_CLW_ a check to Bill by calling 727-797-7977 and Greyhound reunion was held April class that will end with your own fin- JUL_2011.pdf to make arrangements. 1 in Philippe Park in Safety Harbor. De- ished work in a frame. For Linda’s class, you may choose The links are all included and tails will appear in the May edition. Even if you can’t draw a stick from an array of design motif templates also available at www.lindakevans.com. Call Bill today at 727-797-7977 figure, you’ll find that using form and and learn an easy technique that can be Linda states. today to help foster or babysit a grey- color is fun and rewarding! used again and again to make your own Linda says, “I see the line, pat- hound for a day to a week, or adopt a One of her original pieces, The note cards, craft and quilt designs ... and tern and color of nature’s wonders greyhound, donate or volunteer with Three Paroahs, is in the July 2011 edi- for the greyhound enthusiasts, there are within the beautiful architecture of this group. You will be richly rewarded tion of OTOW News. Look on page even hound designs. their bodies. They amaze us with their for your time spent. These gentle giants 30. (Did you know back editions of Just come ready to learn some ability to be lighter than air, fragile - will leave paw prints on your heart!

Before you head north, review the summerize checklist on page 6 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 23

Exercise group exercises right to celebrate with food! By Barb Sundberg Pictured above is our wonderful and kneeling) Jean Counts, Leda Scog- Narancich, Temma Gotfrit and Mar- A simple “thank you” hardly group of ladies who are interested in namiglio, Dolly Newcome-Kemp, Do- garet Forde. seems adequate to extend our sincer- staying fit and healthy. nia Stadler and Pat VanHise. Stand- A special thanks to Margery est gratitude for the wonderful lun- In the group at left is Ruth Po- ing are Carol Babini, Barb Sundberg, Cruise, Jane Haynes, Kitty Kane, Myr- cheon at First Watch on March 8, and lur (seated) and standing (left to right) Norma Bastidas, Brid Mitchell, Nora na Oakley and Mina Osborne. Even generous gifts extended to Julie Nara- Taeko Tucker, Edie Ryczek, Helen Kazanovich, Theresa Bosio, Nancy though they were unable to attend ncich and myself by the East Activity Martini, Barbara Hamel and Sue Mel- Reid, Joanne Wallend, Sue Cotton, the luncheon, please know you were Center’s 8 a.m. exercise class. lott. In the group at right are, (seated Verna Privitera, Ann Assalian, Julie missed! From games to food to the parade, Canadian Club members had a blast this season By Marnie Carr In keeping with the friendly On Saturday, March 10, the vi- It is that time of year when most nature of the competition, the three brant red and white of the Canadian activities wind up for the season and teams all received prizes of equal val- Club complimented the emerald green we start to focus on returning home. ue. The winning team was awarded in- of the Irish during the OTOW Irish It will be hard to leave the beauti- dividual trophies at our annual Spring Club annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. ful beaches, sunsets and our American Fling and have had their names added Our stunningly decorated cavalcade friends behind. With anticipation, we to the championship trophy. of convertibles and golf carts set the look forward to reuniting with family Canadian Club Events like this are only pos- tone for the obligatory merriment this and friends. sible with the work of lots of volun- festive occasion requires. Remember, even though you are Thanks to Rob and Jill Orchard, and teers. Bruce and Cathy Mills would like The gaiety of the marchers dis- away from On Top of the World, you Grace Meeham and Tom McKee for to thank the 26 folks who made the tributing green throw beads along the can always browse through the Cana- coordinating these evenings. tournament possible and the Canadi- route reinforced the entertainment. dian Club Website to see pictures that Bridge season finished with a an Club would like to thank the Mills Scooped by children of all ages, these were taken over the past year. Don potluck dinner and social games with for organizing another successful golf trophies are a reminder of the Cana- Jones, our Webmaster, has maintained wine and snacks. These games will re- tournament. dian Club’s commitment to fun. a great Website @ www.otowcanadi- sume again on Nov. 29. Thanks to Rene Careau and vol- The parade ended at the East anclub.com. Our annual golf tournament unteers, the Spring Fling and awards Activity Center where many of us The Canadian Club has always was held on Sunday, Feb. 19. Thirty- night was held on March 9. The suc- stopped for a complimentary hot dog had a wide range of activities to keep five teams competed for this year’s cessful event was attended by 270 and cold beer. Thanks to Andy McE- so many members interested. Gisele bragging rights. The winners were people who danced to the music by voy who coordinated this event. Goyette, our registrar, has reported Edgar Belliveau with teammates Jean DJ Gary Cradick. The room was dec- In closing I would like to wish that we now have 491 members. The Miller, Leo Germain and Betty McKay. orated in spring flowers and colours. everyone a safe trip home and a happy club is composed of 313 Canadians, Second place was decided by a Everyone enjoyed fresh pizza and healthy time when we are apart. Also, 178 Americans, four from England tie-breaking putting competition. Bob salad served by Catering Specialties. I would like to thank all the volunteers and one from Ireland. These numbers Dew, Bob Osborne and Les Meszaros In keeping with our tradition, trophies who helped so diligently this season to reflect our inclusive philosophy. were the winners and “officially” fin- were presented for the lawn bowl and make my role as president a pleasant As usual, our club has been ished second. golf tournaments. The 50/50 winners experience. In the fall, we will gather very busy. The Thursday night social Van Bradley, Shirley Gibson, and were Jane McIntyre, Ernes Piton and once again to resume our Florida life- card games have been well-attended. Mo and Wally Boudreau finished third. Cecily Lestage. style. Page 24 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Jesters welcome in new officers April 4

Jesters

By Fran FitzPatrick President The Jesters Appreciation and In- stallation Dinner is on April 4, where new officers for 2012–2013 will be sworn in. The following is a list of incom- ing officers: John Kannaly, president; Marvin Flam, first vice president; Tom Belezarian, second vice president; Linda Gooch, treasurer; Dorothea Mi- chael, assistant treasurer; Sherry Ivey, secretary; and Donna Ryan, assistant secretary. We extend kudos to this year’s board and the team behind-the-scenes which made it happen. We start with our dynamic creative duo, Evelyn and get everyone on stage so efficiently. We thank Leo and Hazel Kelly Dave Shlemon, Ednamae and Wally, Marvin Flam, who worked year-round We thank costumed Jesters for supervising the monumental tasks and Lois Wirkus for taking tickets; and to write, direct and oversee every aspect Adele Friedlander and Ann Talner of ticket sales, and feeding the cast. Dorothy Carpenito and Mary Allen of this year’s successful production. who welcomed guests. We also thank: Gary Carlson, who counted them. We thank the sound and light- We thank camera people, Mary Beryl Holtzinger, Alice Markus and We thank Margaret and Larry ing people, Marvin, Evelyn, Victor Lou Wall and Richard Fleig for cap- Millie Varrasso for selling tickets at the Markey of the Entertainment Com- Figueroa, Bob Skidmore and Rich turing it all on video and photos, and show; Opal Bowin, Lil and Herb Cer- mittee for covering the reserved seats. Hayes. Penny Costa whose make-up artistry vinka, and Doris Prekopa for hand- And, we gratefully thank our au- We thank Ocean and Laurel made everyone look “beautiful.” ing out programs; Cele Radeloff and dience for their support. Dekker for ably helping Stage Manag- Come see us for your DVD of her ‘girls’ Audrey, Hortense, Arla and Let’s Get Together … JEST er George Shenkel and Sylvia Shlemon “A Really Big Show.” Barbara; as well as Max and Joanne, FOR FUN Last month, but plenty of activities - two trips and appreciation party By Walt Copeland Then on Thursday, April 13, at 5 4, for our first meeting next season. We experienced a wonderful p.m. we will host an appreciation party Please note our Welcome Back trip to Savannah, Ga. on March 11 for for members only. We’ll have enter- party will be on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at three days. tainment and dancing after our meal. 5 p.m. in the auditorium. Our first evening we enjoyed a Tickets are not transferable. You must We’re also scheduling a trip to boat tour with a superb buffet, fol- have your membership card and your Biloxi in November, staying at the lowed by entertainment. ticket for admittance. Beau Rivage. The second day we toured the Pennsylvania Our final event for this season Last, but not least, is our annual city by bus and dined at the Pirate will be a gambling trip to Immokalee Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 9, for House for lunch. Our annual picnic was this past Casino on Saturday and Sunday, April the Island Way Grill’s famous cham- Thereafter we visited the shops March 29. It was catered and was fol- 21 and 22. Cost will be $79 per per- pagne brunch. This will be followed by on River Street, and then dined at Mrs. lowed by free bingo, games and prizes son, double occupancy, and $109 for a gifts for every household and then ex- Wilkes Restaurant. The food at both for the winners. single. You receive $30 each day in free cellent entertainment. Please note the restaurants was plentiful and excellent. Our next meeting will be on play plus $5 each day toward meals. So brunch is available till 3 p.m. You must We also toured Jekyll Island and Thursday, April 5, at 10 a.m. in the your net cost for a double is $9. We’re be a club member to attend this party dined at one of three restaurants. This lower card room. staying in a three-star hotel (Holiday as we always sell out. was another nice experience. We’re closing in on our fantas- Inn). Connie and I wish you all a very We are rescheduling another trip tic trip to New Orleans. Please see our We’ll miss all of our many friends healthy and happy summer. Just in next season for those who missed this itinerary sheets for details. It departs from here and up north, but look forward case, we can be reached at 315-487- one. on April 9. to being back with you on Thursday, Oct. 1681, our home. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 25 Two day-trips planned this month By Pat Zorland and Roxie Maggio Our Feb. 2 meeting was well attended. There were more than 25 people. Our new secretary, Audrey Jones, canceled the day trips she had put together due to the death of her daughter. When she is able, she will put together a few new day trips. Nancy, from Advantage Travel, presented some day trips, and overnight trips for our con- Singles Travel sideration: 1-April 11 – A day trip to Fort Myers for a and Costa before, but this ship is by far so-o-o-o cruise on the Captain JP (River Cruise). cool,” Roxie said. 2-April 19 - a day trip to St. Armand’s Circle St. Thomas, however, was disappointing as and Tommy Bahamas for lunch. it was very old and run-down, hilly and the locals 3-Dec 8-13 - the sixth annual American drive on the left hand side of the road down very Cancer Society Cruise on the RCCL Jewel Of The Roxie Maggio, left, and Trudy Miller pose with a belly dancer. narrow streets. Nothing memorable. Seas, sailing out of Tampa. St. Maarten, however, was so much nicer, On March 24, some of us will have gone to beautiful new Carnival Ship “The Dream.” This clean and upgraded with lovely shops and excel- Myakka Ranch to see the Lipizzan Stallions per- ship holds 5,000 people and a crew of 1,400. The lent jewelry prices. form (Dancing Horses), followed by an Amish service was impeccable and the amenities were Plan on an Eastern Caribbean cruise soon. Buffet. Watch next month’s article for a review great. There were shows each night, games and Our next meeting will be on April 6 at 2 p.m. in of the day. activities throughout the day, and the food even the West Activity Center Sunrise Room. See you Roxie Maggio and Trudy Miller cruised the included a Jewish deli with Pastrami and Corned there. Eastern Caribbean in February. They sailed to Beef. Contact Shirley at 726-4619 for more infor- the Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten on the “I’ve sailed Carnival and Royal Caribbean mation. Residents attend A special ‘thank you’ to everyone who donated books tablet computing class By Joan Tannahill On Top of the World Computer Club is considering the creation of a Spe- Recently we have been remiss cial Interest Group open to all OTOW residents interested in tablet computing. in thanking all you wonderful donors Currently, 19 percent of U.S. adults now own a tablet computer. Research- who have been so great at keeping our ers suggest users prefer using the tablet to traditional computers, print publica- regular shelves and our sale shelves tions or television for consuming the news. full. News ranks as one of the most popular activities, along with email and We wish we could thank each OPEN HOURS applications. About 77 percent use their tablet daily, for an average of about 90 and every one of you with a proper Tuesdays & Fridays minutes. thank you note, but with our limited Noon-2 p.m. Tablets are selling strong, finding their niche between mobile phones and budget we feel we should spend our laptop computers. Since prices have dropped and applications for tablets are money on new books rather than growing, these gadgets have a bright future for years to come. stamps and stationery. Library News If you are interested in learning more about this class, contact Bob Evans Listing each donor in this col- at 799-1410. umn would also be wonderful, howev- er, there are months when so many of We want to wish our Snowbirds you are so generous that all we would a safe trip north and we will look for- only have room for are the names of ward to seeing you next fall. our generous donors. Remember, if you buy some of Therefore we will continue as we our sale books to take back with you, have for several years and thank all do- they can be discarded as you complete nors as a group and just let you know them and you don’t have to worry OTOW about losing them. how much we appreciate the fact that you do think of us when you have Those of us who live here year books you no longer wish to keep. round are a little envious of you who Please remember we are open get spring down here then again as you Computer on Tuesday and Friday from noon to get up north. Have a great summer 2 p.m. and we are so happy to receive and come back before the northern your donations during those hours. precipitation begins to freeze. Club Remember, OTOW News is Online! otowclearwaterinfo.com Page 26 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

Money comes in many different forms as expressed by (left to right) Tony Scheifen, Bruce Bandini, Nanette Rudolph and MaryLou Speers. Moneybags’ loss was Theater Workshop’s fortune By Merle MacDonald lighting and sound crew, the backstage secretary; Paige Johnson, treasurer and “Rest in Peace,” Dooley M. Bags. helpers and especially you, our audi- Pat Kangar, assistant treasurer. (Moneybags in case you missed ence. Without you there would be no Please be sure to attend this im- the connection.) show. portant meeting and cast your vote. Dooley M. Bags made his for- A pizza party for cast and crew Installation of the new offi- tune working his way up from the coal in the Veranda Room followed the cers will take place at a dinner. The mine. He spent and lost his money final performance as the houselights time, date and location is still to be investing in burlesque, and he shared dimmed on this year’s production. decided. his money with all of us as the curtain Now preparations are already If you are interested in being closed on his life and on our Theater being made for Theater Workshop part of the action next season, do Workshop show. elections to be held at the April 4 gen- consider joining Theater Workshop. As we lay Dooley to rest wear- eral meeting in the West Activity Cen- We may not have our general meetings ing his tan shoes with pink shoelaces, ter at 7:30 p.m. during the summer months, but that his polka dot vest and his Panama hat Theater Workshop The proposed candidates for of- doesn’t mean we do nothing. with the purple hatband, we would like fice in 2012-13 are: Brad Day, presi- In past summers we have had to thank all who helped to make the with Dooley’s donation to UNICEF, dent; Arlene Kilpatrick and Merle some fun, themed-parties and fund show a success. made in your name, we still want to MacDonald, vice president; Susan Lit- raisers, so come check us out and plan Although we can only leave you thank the ushers, ticket takers, the tle, secretary; Lilli Scheifen, assistant to join us in the fun and in the fall. Season ends with members pizza party By Gary J. Gates held at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor, Shelter 7, April is now here and for many of us, down by the water, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with no activities in May, this will be the end Cost for members is $3 and non-members of our present season and the last news re- is $5. port from the Italian American Club until April 18 will be for club members only – a September. pizza party with coffee and soda. We will need a I would like to thank your board members headcount prior to the party. Members must buy for all their help in keeping this a fun time. $1 tickets before April 18. Tickets will not be sold Our treasurer, Tony Sulmont, secretary, Italian American at the door. Ceil Marchand, vice presidents, Peter Marchetti This end-of-the-season party will be the and Maryann Fontain, and our new board mem- April 12 will be our traditional picnic with board’s thanks to all members of the club. Have ber Louis Dimino, thank you all. hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage and all the fixings. a safe and healthy summer, and we will see you And the fun continues. There will be games and prizes, which will be in September. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 27

Polar Bear Club

Join the Polar Bears for water exercises or tea The On Top of the World Polar Bear Club The club will meet April 1-27 from 9-10 a.m. scones, fresh fruits, desserts, tea and coffee with tax will end its winter season on April 27, but there is in the East Activity Center heated pool. and tip included. still plenty of time for healthy, enjoyable water ex- The Polar Bears are also inviting residents to Reservations must be made by April 9. To ercises. join them for tea, 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, make a reservation, see Elsie Jane Anderson at the Everyone is welcome and there is no fee to at the Wildflower Cafe in Clearwater. Cost is $21 swimming pool during Polar Bear hours, or call 727- participate. per person, which includes soup, tea sandwiches, 797-1168. Potluck Easter dinner set by club for April 8 By Dave Beaven April will be a busy month for the Lambda Club. In addition to our usual monthly cocktail party and our movie night, we have some special happenings on the schedule. For specifics, go to our Web- page. Hope to see you there! Lambda An Easter Sunday potluck din- ner will be held Sunday, April 8, at that gets together for various activities. 1:30 p.m. in the East Activity Center Regular events include cocktail par- kitchen. This is a chance for our mem- ties, dine-outs, game nights, and movie bers to bring something special to nights. Also, we have a group, the Mall share. Don’t forget Easter eggs! This Walkers, which meets weekly to walk at event will replace our normal Sunday Countryside Mall for an hour. brunch. We look to expand our circle to One of our members is working all our gay and lesbian residents in the on a special event, through his church, OTOW community, but we also wel- to benefit RCS Grace House – an or- come participation by other OTOW ganization that assists homeless fami- residents who would like to meet their lies in Clearwater. The event, Splash gay neighbors. There are people from of Jazz, will be Saturday, April 17 from many different backgrounds and areas 7-10 p.m. at the Clearwater Marine here at OTOW. Lambda is just one Aquarium. Tickets are $25. more reflection of that. The UV Rays is a vocal group Lambda meets monthly on the and will be doing a Cole Porter pro- second Friday at 7 p.m. in the East Ac- gram at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in tivity Center Crafts Room downstairs. Clearwater, where some of our mem- If you are interested in find- bers attend. The program is Friday, ing out more about the club, visit our April 20 at 7:30 p.m. webpage: http://lambdaclearwater. Lambda is a social club for our blogspot.com. You can contact us by gay and lesbian residents of On Top of e-mail at [email protected] or the World. We are an informal group call Dave at 727-410-7566. Page 28 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Upcoming activities include kayaking and movies By Katarina Tepesh ies during Tuesdays at Two Film Pro- meet and socialize by attending cultur- Our club has a new kayak and grams at the Dunedin Public Library. al events and do group sports activities with it we are exploring the best places Shows include, “Midnight in Paris” on within Tampa Bay area. to go to enjoy serenity and crystal clear April 3, followed by “Tinker, Tailor, Our Baby Boomers group is an water. Soldier, Spy” on April 10 and “J. Ed- informal, all volunteer group. All of Recently our journey took us to gar” on April 17. us participate with ideas and follow Sunset Beach, a fairly small, non-com- Since we have several movie through on organizing events. In ad- mercial beach, which is still free-of- buffs in our Baby Boomers group, we dition to meetings, we communicate charge and located in nearby Tarpon will take turns meeting at each other’s via email, Facebook and OTOW-TV Springs. homes to watch our favorite movies. Channel 96. Club members also recently en- In addition to BYOB, we also ask to We have two monthly meetings: joyed a classical concert by violinist “Bring your own Movie.” first Wednesday and third Thursday in Itzhak Perlman at the Ruth Eckerd Some of us attended a Com- each month. Therefore, we are meet- Hall. The performance consisted of Hour in March. “Billy Jacks” is a well- puter Club lecture by popular Jor- ing on April 4 and April 19 at 6 p.m. mostly pieces from composer Franz known place, not only for great music dan Eudy on “Moving Music Files.” in the East Activity Center Veranda Schubert and Johannes Brahms, includ- and dancing, but also for good food Knowing Jordan socially made it even Room, followed by a happy hour at ing famous Hungarian Dance No. 5. reasonably priced. more interesting. the Varsity Club or Cody’s. For more Baby Boomers had a blast danc- During the month of April, club The purpose of our Baby Boom- information, send an email to Katarina ing at “Billy Jacks” during Happy members will watch exceptional mov- ers group is for us OTOW owners to at [email protected].

Help us contact you in case of an emergency Research doesn’t have to If there is an emergency, and On Top of the World must contact you or a family member, please make sure a contact list is available at your building. This contact list should be stored on file in a core room, at a neighbor’s condo, with be recorded in a book your building president or with a designated resident. No one ever knows when an emer- gency will take place, so fill out your contact list today and make sure your neighbors know By Anne B. Watkins where it is being stored. Your contact list should also be dropped of at the Service Desk. Your contact list should have the name and phone number of at least one family Most of the time, we genealo- member, plus a phone number where you can be reached when you are not living at OTOW. gists are accused of being interested in only dead people, but our member James Rollins proved to be one excep- tion to the rule. James treated us to a piece of living history, in both showing his family in the act of searching out fam- ily artifacts, and also by performing a Family History rousing accordion solo of his own James has a background in composition. The song told about his graphic art. This is the second video wife, the dark-eyed girl, and her over- he has done for us. Until now he has protective French-Canadian father, a honed his craft into a truly profession- little ditty that I’m sure will be handed al production. down through the family for genera- We all agreed that a video format tions to come. was probably the wave of the future, James’ “Research Team” con- replacing the old family scrapbook: it sisted of his cousins, and when they made the Rollins cousins come alive, got their heads together and went on from the opening scene shown driv- the road in Cousin Merlin’s Caddie, the ing down a Maine road, to the closing team churned up all kinds of family in- credits, where the family was listed as formation that hadn’t been known in the cast of characters. its entirety to any single one of them. And most of all, it was a joy to Unseen letters, mysterious grave- see James grow in the knowledge of markers, hand-hewn homesteads, a his ancestry and the recording of its runaway husband, a sailor who liked history, as when he first came to the his grog, neatnicks and their oppo- group only a couple of years ago, he sites, all were grist for the mill when was like so many of us, not knowing this group started digging through where to start! the materials they found, ranging geo- Our next meeting will be Mon- graphically from Maine to New York, day, April 9 from 1-3 p.m. in the East and even out to sea. Activity Center classroom No. 1. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 29 Page 30 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Lengthy practice season ended with spring show dedicated to Broadway tunes By Dana Garlick written his name in this column many port. The last three months of prac- times to thank him and the other fel- The Entertainment Committee tice and preparation concluded with lows who help with light and sound, and Good Neighbors always need vol- our performance of Broadway Memo- but had never met him. unteers as well. Anyone who has ex- ries on March 31 and April 1. He’s been volunteering with the perience with sound or lighting should In addition to favorite tunes lights crew for over five years, and contact them. from Rogers and Hammerstein’s first pointed out the new lights we have We had a wonderful time get- Broadway show, “Oklahoma,” we Chorus for the stage are there because of the ting ready for and participating in performed a collection from South work of Good Neighbors and the En- the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It is al- Pacific, a favorite from Joseph and tertainment Committee. ways fun to get together and to see the Amazing Dreamcoat, Cabaret, A The chorus men shared A Whale In the past, Chorus has received the other groups and clubs as well. Chorus Line and Gypsy. of a Tale, and the choral women re- contributions toward our expenses It was a fun morning. Even our pup- We combined songs from not minded you of The Way We Were. from them as well. We really are so pies had fun! only Broadway, but also films that The audience was the “Lucky Stiffs” fortunate to have these needed dona- Now, Chorus is about to take a have captured the music of Broadway when one of our brand new members, tions. People often do not know what break from the practices and the per- in their story line. Nancy Wright, sang Times Like These. is involved in putting on a show or a formances and join together for a meal That’s Entertainment! for you (a During these past months of performance. It’s not just the practice. at the Sunset Grill, one of many spon- little pun there), and we hope you en- practice, we learned much about the Materials have to be purchased. Pianos sors of the chorus. joyed our show. tunes, the importance of rhythm, and have to be tuned. Equipment, often We are so grateful to them as In addition to the choral pre- the drama under the direction of Beth very complex and expensive, must be well as the other businesses who have sentations, several members shared Kendall. Our parts were learned with modified, upgraded, sometimes re- donated to us, and especially all of our their talents. We were thrilled to have the patient accompaniment of Betty placed. The tickets we sell help some, neighbors and friends who have come Arlene Kilpatrick back again. Bernee Dethmers. but never enough for all the things we to hear and to enjoy and maybe to Krause and Carolyn Siegrist sung fa- While I was selling tickets at the need. sing, too. vorite tunes by Stephen Sondheim and East Activity Center last month, Bob Bob and I agreed that we are in- We begin practice again in Octo- Cole Porter. Skidmore sat down at my table. I had deed very fortunate to have such sup- ber and hope some will join us. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 31 In his spare time, this mechanic, farmer and agronomist can make a nifty quilt

By John Koning Here’s some trivia for you. What do you call a male seamstress? The answer is a tailor or a sar- tor. My answer is Ed Foland. While Ed might not be a tai- lor - a person who fits clothing for people - he is a sartor. The word sartor comes from the Latin word meaning “to patch” and Ed has been doing a lot of patching lately. If you look at Ed’s hands, you will notice they are not deli- cate hands. They are mechanic’s hands, thick and strong. They are hands that heave 100 pound tractor weights and wrestle impact wrench- es. Surprisingly, they are also quilting hands. Ed is a farm boy born and raised on 240 acres of rural Mis- souri. His family grew crops for sale and consumption, had a cow for milk and butter, chickens for eggs, and a few head of beef cattle to get them through the long Mis- souri winters. As Ed grew, he developed an interest in anything mechani- cal and he was exposed to the nuts and bolts of farm life from early on. He loved to dismantle any- thing that would come apart, and, most times, would manage to get them back together, with the notable exception of a pock- et watch, which he inadvertently turned the inner spring into a slinky toy. Cameras and photography Ed Foland with a quilt he made from old denim shirts. were, and still are, a hobby for Ed. (Photo by Dolly Foland) He bought his first camera while he was still in high school and his col- If a farmer mentioned that he and his wife, Dolly, finished several on his own, think again. Ed has a lection of antique cameras grew to was selling his old tractor, Ed was of her quilts and gave them to Mar- highly qualified coach in his corner. between 40 and 50. He even lugged there to take it off his hands. He tha’s grandchildren. Dolly is an accomplished seam- his camera to Vietnam while he would promptly dismantle it, repair Ed officially took up the man- stress, with hundreds of county served his country, perhaps as a way it and give it a second life. tle of sartor when he decided to fair ribbons awarded to her for the to bring some sanity to a hostile en- But, how in the world does an sew a new liner to replace the worn clothing she hand makes for her vironment. agronomist make the leap from re- out original in his beloved leather grandchildren. Afterward, it made sense that storing tractors to quilting? jacket. Ed’s quilt was finished and the Missouri farm boy, who grew The answer is, “gradually.” With Ed’s history and pen- dated Feb. 2, 2012, to commemo- into an agricultural chemical scien- Ed’s mother, Martha Fay, chant for making “stuff,” it was a rate his favorite holiday – Ground- tist, would eventually begin collect- was a quilter, who was featured in natural step to begin quilting with hog Day. ing large mechanical workhorses as Newsweek magazine. denim, also known as redneck satin. Why, you ask? he traveled from farm to farm. When she passed away, Ed If you think he made the leap Ed only knows! Page 32 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 33 Page 34 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 35

The Snowbirds line dancers put on quite a show during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. In the front row, from left to right, are Arline McNutt, Cathy Bunt, Dixie Sammon, Dolly Foland, Debbie Champ, Pat Koning, Lois VanDeBogart, Temma Gotfrit and Kim Arling. In the back row, from left to right, are Carol McAllister, Claire Bruyere, Sixten Larson and Ron Martin. (Photo by Ed Foland) Send-off party put hips to the test By John Koning The stock answer is to wind up By the way, there are many Do you remember the days of another season of Snowbirds Club ac- Snowbirds Club members who never bobby socks, poodle skirts and saddle tivities and wish our northern Snow- migrate. They live here all year round. shoes? birds safe travels, but, in reality, most of We call them the lucky birds. They How about drive-in diners, Peg- us just like good food and great music. carry on doing Snowbirds Club activi- gy Lee and the awesome ‘59 Super 88? Those of us who must head back ties all summer long, when crowds are Judging by the turnout for our Old- north appreciated the great send off. light and travel is easy. ies but Goodies Party, many of us do. Snowbirds Club This year all of us had extra Stop by the East Activity Center On March 23, the East Activity cause for appreciation because every- Monday and Thursday mornings and Center was rockin’ to the beat of Sam testing their replacement hips to their one who attended our farewell party check out our activities or pick up a Cooke and swaying to the soul of Etta limits. received a free, full-color map of On complimentary map for yourself. James, thanks to our friends Tim and Most of all, there were folks Top of the World. It fits nicely in your Hats off to the Irish Club for Lotte of “At Large.” just having fun and feeling a whole lot glove box, purse or back pocket. It another amazing parade. If you can’t There was gyrating like you younger than their numbers. will even show you how to get to your be Irish, you can always be Irish for haven’t seen in 30 years and folks were And for what? computer class or yoga session. a day! Keep a can of hair spray in your vehicle this month A man is driving on the highway wrong. He tells her he accidentally hit he hops out of sight. when he sees a rabbit jump out across the Easter Bunny and killed him. She The man is astonished and the middle of the road. He tries to tells him not to worry. She goes to her runs over to the woman and asks, avoid hitting it, but the rabbit jumps car and pulls out a spray can, walks “What did you spray on the Easter Marge right in front of the car. He pulls over over to the dead Easter Bunny and Bunny?” She shows him the label on and gets out to check, but he sees the sprays the contents of the can on him. the can. It reads: “Hair Spray Restores Mayer Easter Bunny is dead. The Easter Bunny jumps up, life to dead hair and adds permanent He feels so bad and starts to waves its paw and hops down the road. wave.” cry. A beautiful blond woman driving Ten feet away he stops and waves Happy Easter! Hope the Easter Marge’s Humor by sees him and pulls over to ask what’s again. He does this several times until Bunny is good to everyone! Page 36 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Club recognized Women’s History Month

Democratic Club

By Rosemarie Totaro The On Top of the World Demo- cratic Club picnic took place on March 23 and had a combination of politics, good food and fun entertainment led by Bart Gooch. It was an important function be- cause the picnic raised dollars for the upcoming election. Also in March, our club was rep- resented in the Irish Club’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. Nationally, the month of March was celebrated as Women History Month. The celebration signifies the growth and participation that women have gained in their rights for equality in the job place and voting. Across the nation, State and Con- gressional members have filed bills that may impact women’s rights. This has ac- In the St. Patrick’s Day parade, the On Top of the World Democratic Club showed support for disabled tivated women into action. veterans, especially those living right here in this community. There are Women for Obama groups formed in Clearwater and across the state. Our group is organizing with tions and costs. 74 women out of 435 members. In the tent to run for office. Our club will meet Jean Count as Chair. The Women’s The total number of women in Senate there are 16 out of 74. on Thursday April 22, at 2 p.m. Call Hal Committee will meet to address these the Florida State House is 42 out of 160 Our April meeting will introduce at 238-4980 or Rosemarie at 797-7927 concerns. This includes health care ac- members. The House of Congress has candidates who have declared their in- for information.

Answers to March crossword puzzle

ACROSS 11. Nineties 23. Hurry 4. Orea 14. Geological 1. Electricity 13. Detroit 25. Four 5. Dating 16. Curacao 5. Dancing 15. Hurricane 26. Merlot 6. Railroad 17. Scientology 7. Ringling 19. Cincinnati DOWN 9. Schnauzer 18. Culinary 8. Books 10. Annually 2. Toilets 10. Pirate 22. Cheat 10. Postcard 21. Australia 3. Paino 12. Vertigo 24. Pier

For the spring and summer, OTOW News is going to try something different. The monthly crossword puzzle is being replaced by a photo search puzzle, which appears on page 47. If you want the crossword puzzle back, drop off a note at the OTOW newsroom. If you like the new puzzle, let a staff writer know. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 37 More than 150 pounds of fruitcake sold By Carl & Betty Leiby accomplished at the world famous Ci- Members enjoy helping our Ci- Claxton Fruitcake sales is a ma- vitan International Research Center. vitan Challenger baseball team par- jor fundraiser for all of the work the New members are always wel- ents by serving their commitment in Civitan Clubs do around the world. come. A visit to our Tuesday evening the concession booth at their league Over 150 pounds were sold to OTOW meetings twice a month will convince games. These parents act as team residents who are connoisseurs of the you. coaches, pitchers, catchers and some- very best cake. Thank you! Civitans are proud of their an- times baserunners for the players. Civitans also have “Candy Box- nual financial commitment to two local There are six teams in this very special es” in many restaurants. Please look schools serving the handicapped. The league. for them and contribute. These funds contribution, “unrestricted” funds, is Call Carl & Betty Leiby for more Civitan Club help directly with the outstanding work made the first day of school. information. 791-3861. Delivery people needed for spring and summer By Carl & Betty Leiby ents really love their volunteers. They time of entertainment, cards, bingo and Our Snowbirds are going home, bring delicious warm meals. The meals music. Service to take seniors to Senior so additional volunteers are needed to are planned by a Neighborly Care Net- Day Care and transportation to doctor’s help deliver meals to our homebound work dietician. It is a well-balanced offices is also available. The Neighborly neighbors. meal with an interesting variety each Network has many additional services The time required is from 10 month. A main entrée, vegetables, sal- available as skilled nursing, physical a.m. to noon. The clients enjoy meet- ad, bread, fruit, milk and often a des- therapy and home health aides. ing new neighbors who help in this Meals On Wheels sert are included. For services, phone the Neigh- very special way. That colorful Neighborly Care borly Care Network at (727) 573-9444. Meals on Wheels can give assis- meals. A caring neighbor will come to Bus you see driving through our com- To volunteer for this rewarding service tance to residents arriving home from check on them Monday through Fri- plex will take residents to Dunedin to at OTOW, call Carl & Betty Leiby at the hospital and in need of help with day. Our On Top Of The World cli- join other seniors for lunch and a social 791-3861. Page 38 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

Comedy, musical and bonnet decorating contest are some highlights in April The Entertainment Committee musical which features familiar 1950s 26 at 11 a.m. to the Rays vs LA Angels appreciates your positive comments and 1960s classics. Game. The cost of $39 will cover the about the events we’ve been able to We appreciate your coming game and transportation. It’s also Se- bring to you this year. to the dances and this month we’re nior Prom Day at the Trop so stop by And we’re not done yet. pleased to have Flashback at our Eas- and see Brad Day for details about this This month we have two excit- ter Parade Dance on Saturday, April day of fun. ing shows. The first is “Comedy Night Rich 14. Don’t forget that this is our Easter It is also time to remind half- with Ted and Pat,” on Thursday, April Bonnet Contest Night. So, guys and season ticket holders to renew by June 12. Hayes gals, decorate your hats and take part 1 to keep the same reserved seat for Ted Holum is a Chicago native in the parade and come prepared to the fall lineup. After that date, your re- whose animated comedy style has Chairman have fun. served seat for a show or dance may brightened the TV screen on past TV At our April 28 “April In Paris be sold to another resident. Keep in shows such as Johnny Carson’s To- ry Vale, and Bobby Rydell, to name a Dance” we’ll have Sax 5th Avenue to mind that you may purchase tickets for night Show and Phil Donahue, and to- few. play as you dance the night away. Again any EC event now. day is a popular performer on cruises. The second show is a musical to we remind you that we’ve added more Visit us at the East Activity Cen- Pat Capuzzi is a consummate be performed April 15 at our Sunday- line dancing to enhance your evening’s ter on Monday and Thursday between down-to-Earth entertainer, who has In-The-Park by talented students from fun. 8:30-10:30 a.m. to reserve your place often appeared in Branson, and in Las Countryside High School. Come ap- We invite you to travel with us at the events we’ve designed with you Vegas with Englebert, Al Martino, Jer- plaud their efforts and enjoy this fun on the Jolley Trolley, Thursday, April in mind. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 39

MAY Page 40 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

Gary and Gloria Sayer win Jack & Jill title

18-hole Ladies League

By Pat Eastman Our annual Jack and Jill Tour- nament was held on Feb. 7 with 72 couples participating. The weather was cloudy and cool, but every group was able to com- plete their round of golf and return to the picnic area for lunch and liquid refreshments. Special thanks to all the ladies who volunteered and assisted in put- ting this tournament together -- espe- cially Sheila Meneilly. They all did yeo- man work to help make the day run as smoothly as possible. We also want to express our profound appreciation to the men’s league for their help and recommendations.

The Results Flight A: First Place Gary and Gloria Sayer. Flight B: First Place Bob Young and Dot Graham. Flight C: Helping out with the luncheon are, from left, Jay Schwallie, Muriel Salo, Bob Osborne, Elaine Ellis, First Place Dick and Terri Mikszenas. Donna Osborne and Agnes Doyle. Flight D: First Place Clarence and Ma- rie Hebert. Ellis, Donna Osborne, and Agnes gal, low net - Veena Lal, Carol Cook, low gross - Veena Lal, low net - Elea- Closest to the Pin No. 15 Donna Doyle. During the lunch, Rita Rud- Pauline Jones. Flight D low gross - Fu- nor Arnold. Osborne, No. 16 Don Rice. derham and Mary Smith sold tickets to sayo Kado, Billie Pineau, low net - Gail Feb. 21: Flight A low gross - On March 6 and 13, we had the the League’s Spring Luncheon. Ducharme. Pat Eastman, low net - Dale McMinn. annual Handicap Champion and Club Other Results Feb. 28: Flight A low gross - Pat Flight B low gross - Gwen Lemke, Champion Tournament. The results March 6: Flight A low gross - Pat Eastman, low net - Maureen Stewart. Nancy Lo, low net - Betty McKay, will be announced later. Eastman, low net - Becky West and Flight B low gross - Gloria Sayer, low Flight C low gross - Diane Moxley, After golf on the 13th, a deli- Juanita Witham. Flight B low gross - net - Donna Osborne. Flight C low low net - Dee Wisslead, Flight D low cious lunch was served by Jay Schwal- Sherry Ivey, low net - Thelma Jacob- gross - Nanette Rudolph low net - gross - Veena Lal, low net - Rose Mul- lie, Muriel Salo, Bob Osborne, Elaine sen. Flight C low gross - Sudesh Dug- Pauline Jones, Marie Hebert. Flight D hall. New officers elected - new fees start May 1 By Mary Ann O’Neil Luncheon on April 5. On March 13 we had our last Ladies 9-Hole Golf For those of you who are head- meeting of the season and we thanked ing up north for the summer, have a the outgoing officers for their time safe trip and wonderful time with fam- and guidance. you are a new league member or have ily and friends. And remember to keep A special thank you was given to changes to your contact information, those clubs swinging! Fran Pitman for her year of service as please contact Ellen Gilbert before president. leaving for the summer. The new slate of officers for If anyone is interested in help- Just a reminder that member- 2012-2013 are: ing out on various committees, please ship dues have increased to $30 for the Mary Ann O’Neil, president contact one of the officers. year. Yearly dues for golf begin, May Connie Saylor, vice president During the summer, our direc- 1 and ends April 30, 2013. Please pay Barbara Sensale, treasurer tory for 2012-2013 will be updated. If your dues to Bev Huber at our Spring Char Flach, secretary Try our new photo search puzzle on page 47 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 41

Several tournaments held, including some that took a while to finish By Shirley Rutherford lis, Cathy Mills and Greg Middle- Pelletier. Runners-up were John Wil- Our club championship triple Lawn Bowling ton. A potluck dinner will follow at liams and Mario Altieri. tournament was finally completed in a later date. Drawmaster was Wendy Wednesday, Feb. 29: “Dog- February after being rained out earlier. Consolation round winners were Colquhoun. patch” came to OTOW lawn bowls as This was a close tournament and Norm Chandler, Bob Laplante and the first “Sadie Hawkins Tournament” the final winners were Jackie Bedard, Brian Bedard. Drawmaster was Paul Jitney Results was held followed by a delicious BBQ. Bob Miller and Ray Allard. Evans. Saturday, Feb. 18: Winners were Thanks to chef Bob Laplante Runners-up were Marj Kells, On Sunday, March 4, our Novice Edgar Hachey, Betty McWhirter, Pau- and his helpers Jocelyne Laplante and Cathy Mills and Mario Altieri. The Club Championship Tournament was line McKinnon. Runners-up were Bri- Sue Barrett. drawmaster was Brian Bedard. held. an Bedard and Bob Laplante. Winners were Brooke Reid and On Saturday, Feb. 18, a Hall of There were 11 entries, and after a Friday, Feb. 24: Past Presidents Clarence Poirier. Runners up were Mo Fame Tournament was held in Clear- knock-out three games, it came down Dinner and Dance. Approximately Boudreau and Dave Murray. Draw- water with several On Top of the to Pat MacLeod and Paul Juneau, who 170 bowlers and guests in Mexican at- master was Tom Barrett. World bowlers participating. went into extra ends before declaring tire dine and danced at “Fiesta Night.” Saturday, March 3: Triples win- Winners were Russ Tees, Dave Paul the winner. Many thanks to Jocelyne Laplan- ners were Joan Dickson, Rick Carr and Murray and Cathy Mills. Congratula- Congratulations! Drawmaster te and her crew for the beautiful deco- Agnes Doyle. Runners-up were Trevor tions! was John Williams. rations. Winners of the 50/50 draw Colby, Christine Miller and Janet Han- From March 1-2 we held a Sin- On Monday, March 12, after 10 were Mr. Dean, Jocelyne Laplante and ley. gles Tournament. In spite of the hot weeks, the Monday League Tourna- Cecily Lestage. Doubles winners were Paul Ju- weather, the winner was Dave Murray. ment came to a close. Saturday, Feb. 25: Winners were neau and Mario Altieri. Runners-up Runner-up was Nicole Pelletier. Winners were Dorothy Gil- Jackie Bedard, Paul Juneau and Nicole were Bob Laplante and Cathy Mills. OTOW softball players prove that getting out-hit does not always lead to a defeat By Don Grabowski Scott’s Pharmacy 25 Tommy’s Produce 23 Broward Factory A/C Service SOFTBALL OTOW 24 OTOW 22 scored in every inning to defeat Scott’s Scott’s Pharmacy pulled out the This 23-22 battle was anyone’s to Pharmacy 20-19. On Top of the World 16 game in the last inning. They scored take. An eight-run inning by Scott’s Broward A/C Service 11 five runs and kept OTOW scoreless. Team Produce kept OTOW made the game close, but did not deter Despite getting outhit 31-26, Gut play by OTOW kept the from scoring the maximum runs al- Broward’s win. OTOW won the game 16-11. game close. Although outhit 38-30, lowed in two of the innings. That was Lenny Segal had four hits includ- Broward was runless in the first Scott’s offense was delivered by Lenny the difference. ing a home run, Dave Murray chipped four innings. In the last three innings Segal with four hits including a home Dan Marnette had four hits, in- in with three hits including a home they scored their 11 runs. run, and Frank Hickey with three hits, cluding a home run, and Lenny Segal run, and Joe Malley and Jim Pollock Leading Broward hitters were including a home run. had five hits. Adding four hits were were also strong with four hits apiece. Carm Costa with five hits, Bob Stod- For OTOW, Pat Kennedy and Hugh Quirk, Bob Rittner, Bob Stod- For Scott’s Pharmacy, Bill Ben- dard with six hits, and Paul Fice with Bob Rittner had five hits each. Bob dard and Ken Graham. nett and Pat Kennedy had five hits a home run. Stoddard had five hits, including a The losers kept close with Paul each. Glen Ohl had four hits and bill OTOW was led by Lenny Segal home run. Bill Arkins and Greg Zim- Fice’s five hits and Guy Bertuzzi, Arkins had four hits, including a home with five hits, including one home run. mer had five hits each. All players con- Carm Costa, Trevor Dixon and Joe run. Pat Kennedy and Frank Hickey also tributed to this close game. Farrell with four hits each. had timely home runs. Interesting end- Good action game to watch. ing for a well earned OTOW win.

Happy Easter! - from the staff at OTOW News Page 42 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

Jimmy Stewart wins Club Championship By Pete Milner tournament fun and successful. Little looked good in green as they repre- On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the On is ever said about the guys who vol- sented the OTOW Men’s League in the Top of the World Men’s Golf Associa- unteer every week to do all the little Irish Club’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. tion teed off during the first round of our Men’s Golf things that make it so easy to sign up Please pay attention to our annual club championship tournament. and check in. Thanks also to the guys scoreboard for upcoming events. Re- The weather was perfect for my Stewart, 2nd Richard Kuplen. A who serve us food and beverages ev- member to keep your head down and golf, and all participants were confi- Flight – 1st Eddie Hansen, 2nd Don ery month and clean up afterwards. sand your divots. dent that they all had a chance to win West. B Flight – 1st Phil Smerz, 2nd You are appreciated by all. By the time we have our Three in their respective flights. Bill Sharpsteen. C Flight – 1st John There will be no league play on Clubs and a Putter Tournament in A great day of golf ended with O’Shea, 2nd Gary Patrick. D Flight – Wednesday, April 11, as that is the day May, our Snowbirds and other winter 40 golfers qualifying for a Thursday 1st Roy Thompson, 2nd Les Meneilly. we acknowledge our league champs at friends will be gone for another sea- playoffs. Congratulations to our 2012 our annual luncheon. It will be held son. Have a safe trip back to wherever The following golfers are this champions. noon at the East Activity Center. See you came from, and we will be wait- year’s winners. Thanks also to all the golfers Dana for tickets. ing for you to return home again in the Championship Flight – 1st Jim- who worked hard to make our annual Phil O’Smerz and Ken O’Nield fall. Golfers preparing for four-player Picking up scramble and match play seeds guest passes The Thursday Golf League is Each week points are awarded well into its second season and we according to how the players finish Golf is free to all On Top of have been fortunate to have had a mild THURSDAY that week. Accumulated points at the the World condo owners. winter. end of the season will determine the However, guests must pur- Drew and the greens’ staff have league champion and seeding in the chase a pass at the OTOW/Palm provided us with a beautifully main- GOLF match play tournament. tained course. This year’s point’s race for league Acre Real Estate sales office be- This year’s match play cham- champion has seen the lead change fore teeing off. Guest passes are pionship started the third week in several times and there is currently a $20. March. A new event this year will be a Odle, first place; Bill Gambacurta, sec- tie at the top with Bob Odle and Bruce Passes are sold during regu- four-person best ball scramble, which ond and Paul Meyers, third. Dennis MacPherson with 30 points. They are lar business hours, which are 8:30 will be held in April. Trauffer, Bruce MacPherson and Tom followed by Paul Meyers 28, Vance The weekly competitions have Ramstock won one skin each. Vance Wilson 25, Bob Stoddard 21, Don a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Sat- been close races for the top three Wilson and Paul Meyers had two each. Baker 20, Gary Bronson and Ian Mill- urday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sun- spots. Week 14 results had Bruce er 19, Bill Gambacurta 18, Kim Nor- days. Congratulations go to the fol- MacPherson taking the first place ried 17 and Dan Morey with 16 points. A resident must be present lowing winners of the weekly tourna- prize, Bill Gambacurta second place Play begins each Thursday at 11 when a guest pass is purchased ments. a.m. The league plays by USGA rules. and Rich Ziembicki third place. Sixten and the resident must have an up- Week 12 winners were: First Larsen, Don Hahs and J.T. Norris had Men play from the extended blues and place, Gilda Gambacurta; second one skin each. Bo Craddock recorded both men and women play to a par of to-date activity card. place, Rich Ziembicki and third place, two skins. 67. A guest cannot play without Bob Maynard. Don Hahs was the week 15 The Thursday League is open to a pass. Many skins were won: Kim Nor- champion, Ian Miller finished in sec- all OTOW residents, male and female. Condo renters may also use ried, Gilda Gambacurta, Jack Huerter ond place and Don Baker took third. New members are always wel- the golf course, but must purchase and Dennis Trauffer had one each. Skins were difficult to win; only three come. Anyone interested in joining Paul Meyers recorded two. were recorded - Ron Parham, Rich can contact Paul at 727-474-2344 or a pass for $15. Week 13 winners were Bob Ziembicki and Paul Meyers email [email protected] They may be cute. They may be friendly. But please don’t feed the squirrels! ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 43

Test and improve your mental abilities by playing pool on Wednesday nights By Gail DuCharme Are you interested in keeping your mental faculties alert? Do you also like people, fun, so- Club thanks cializing and the opportunity to chal- lenge yourself? One benefit of games of skill former secretary is that they are a means of exploring Que’t Billiards one’s own capabilities. Games encour- The Ladies Que’T Billiards Club wishes to publicly acknowledge age a player to look at, understand and a special person for her dedication and hard work the first two years experience aspects about themselves. If you have ever watched any of of our existence. Billiards is one of those games. the professional pool games on TV, Barbara Sundberg jumped in early on when we lost our first sec- Here at On Top of the World, you know that rarely does a player sink retary in 2009. Not only did Barbara take on the job of secretary for pool is considered a que sport that re- just one ball. One ball sunk with pre- the first year (2009-2010), but she also agreed to be secretary the sec- quires mental skill and physical hand- cision and accuracy sets the tone for ond year (2010-2011). and-eye coordination. multiple successful shots that effec- Thanks to Barbara’s diligence, the club easily set up night games, Learning to play the game of tively result in several balls being sunk making name badges for each person, creating forms for the necessary pool can affirm one’s mental and phys- exactly where they were intended. tournaments, taking notes at the quarterly meetings, and many unrec- ical health and develop confidence in These skills were certainly at ognized tasks of being secretary. one’s abilities. work during the month of March. A Barbara also began writing the monthly news article for the La- While having fun strategizing, a three-week Scotch Doubles Tourna- dies Que’T Billiards Club. Barbara is one of those persons who goes player sees how her thinking comes ment was played. After two weeks, the beyond the requirements of the job. I give a huge “Thank You” to Bar- into play as she plans where she wants result was a three-way tie for first place. bara Sundberg for her dedication, warmth and ability to make people the cue ball to be for her next shot. Three teams each won seven games. feel welcomed to our club. Pool is very much a mind sport. Unfortunately at this writing In fact, I would go as so far as to say we do not know the winners of the shots that required mental and physi- month. Liz has already demonstrated it is a mind-skill game where one’s three-way tie. Next month’s issue will cal accuracy. Nice work ladies! her great hand-and-eye coordination. mental acuity is much more significant not only report the winners, but will We give a warm welcome to Liz She has won a few games and helped than the physical. also highlight some of players and the Thompson who joined our club this her partners in competition. Joe Doire captures wins in 8-ball and teams with Denny Balderson a victory in Scotch Doubles Joe Doire ended February with champion, John Shearer was second a win, started March with a win and and Don Lacovelli was third. didn’t stop there. There were three Scotch Dou- In Men’s Billiards action, Joe fin- bles Team Tournaments last session ished with three victories last session, and that’s where Joe Doire got his third including one he had to share. win. In a three-way tie for first place In eight-ball action, Joe took on March 15, Joe teamed with Denny first place on Feb. 27 in the B Flight, Men’s Pool Balderson, while Tim Rush teamed followed by Howard Wilson in sec- with Howard Wilson, and Norm The- ond place and Norm Theriault in third On March 5, Bob Ellis won B riault teamed with Hugo Orantes. place. One week later, Joe was moved Flight with Terri Wittman the runner- On March 1, Bill Robertson and up to the A Flight, but still held on for up and John Fier in third. Bob Ellis were the champions, Tim his title. This time Carl Hebinck was The next two weeks had four Rush and Howard Wilson were sec- second and Pat Elliott was third. new winners. Pat Elliott won the A ond, and Mario Rodriguez and Ray The session started out on Feb. Flight on March 12. Allen Pier was Diguilia were third. 20 with Allen Pier winning the A second and Norm Theriault was third. On March 8, Norm Theriault Flight, Tim Rush second and Herb In the B Flight, Ian Hunter was first, completed a successful session by Jordan third. In the B Flight, Norm Terri Wittman was second and John teaming up with Allen Pier for a win. Theriault was first, followed by John Fier was third again. He had one win and two thirds in Shearer and John Fier. The finale saw Denny Balderson eight-ball action. On Feb. 27, Andy Suhar won A take first in the A Flight, Tony Baker Hugo Orantes and Tony Baker Flight with Denny Balderson the run- take second and Allen Pier take third. placed second in Scotch Doubles and ner-up and Terry Baker in third. In B Flight, Mario Rodriguez was the Marc Schell and Bob Ellis were third. Page 44 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

By Dominic Contorno Congratulations to John Mc- Intyre for his hole-in-one. John made a big one on the sixth hole of the 18-hole course. That hole plays close to 236 yards. I’m sure the guys he was playing with were real im- pressed with that drive. John used a driver to make the great shot. L. Antonnucci, R. Samp- son and L. Druery were playing in that group on March 6. I haven’t heard of anyone else making a hole-in-one on the sixth hole for at least 12 years. Great shot, John.

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Congratulations are in order for Dave Mathewson. Dave was playing with friends, Bob Evans and Ralph DeVoe, when he scored his first career hole-in-one. The ace took place Feb. 6 on the second hole of the nine-hole course. Dave was using a 7-iron. Becky Balderson takes a shot on the On Top of the World tennis courts. ----

Congratulations are in order for New tennis president is a rookie - Pat Fell. Pat recorded a hole-in-one on Feb. 27 at the 15th hole. It was a great but don’t tell her partners that! 9-iron shot he won’t forget. Witnesses were Jim Priot, Pat By Laura Evans Along with her father’s guidance, Becky became Mahony and Dan O’Sullivan. Today we introduce the new president of the On Top encouraged to question any authority that hampered her of the World Tennis Club, Becky Balderson, the girl on the sports quest. Becky wouldn’t accept boys telling her, “you ---- court with the ponytail and infectious laugh. can’t play, you are a girl.” However, Becky’s first encounter Becky is the newest addition to the women’s league. with defeat came at the age of 10 when her mother insisted Craig Ergang used a pitching The first day she joined the club, it quickly became appar- that she stop playing football with the boys. Becky couldn’t wedge for a hole-in-one on March 11. ent she had been playing for years. Five minutes into play, understand why. She questioned her mom, “Is it because I Craig was playing with Bill Ben- we were fighting to be her partner. She really moved on the am better at football than they are?” ett and it should be a shot remembered court…all the time. She returned balls that seemed unre- Even Becky’s top supporter, her father, couldn’t con- for a long time. Let’s hear about anoth- turnable. vince her mother to let Becky continue. Yet out of this de- er one soon. When asked about her ease of playing tennis, Becky feat at a young age, she achieved a greater gift - the ability would reply, with a hint of mystery, “if you have a natural to see both sides of an issue. ---- athletic ability, you can play any sport.” The following years she played and excelled at basket- Correction Turns out, we were all shocked to find out it was actu- ball, field hockey and baseball. She always makes sure her Pat Fallon recorded a hole-in- ally her first day on a tennis court! choices involve challenges. She hated track, it was too bor- one on Dec. 5 just three holes into play Becky’s natural ability developed as a young child. ing. She loved pole-jumping, it was a challenge. on the 18-hole course. She admits, “I was a little spoiled by my dad.” He encour- Becky carried these challenges all the way to her ca- Pat used a 3-wood on the 160- aged her to succeed at sports, and Becky’s favorite motto reer in law as a paralegal. For 42 years she challenged, ob- yard, par 3 hole. Witnesses were Pat- as an adult was, “It is not your ability that counts. It is your served both sides of an issue, and often played the advocate rick Mulhall, Dan O’Sullivan and Pat choices.” at the law firm. Fell. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 45

Do you know the official rules for horseshoes? OK then - how many points is a ringer worth? By Jerry Rice pass the following maximum weight of equal value pitched by opposing This month we are covering and measurement standards. A shoe players in a frame cancel each other some of the rules published by the shall not weigh more than 2 pounds, and points by the best remaining shoe National Horseshoe Pitching Associa- Horseshoes 10 ounces, shall not exceed 7-1/2 are counted. The first player to score tion (NHPA). inches in width, 7-5/8 inches in length 50 points wins the game. This method Rule 1 states that the court will 1 inch in diameter and no shorter than and on a parallel line ¾ inch from a of scoring can make for a very long be a level rectangular area 6 feet wide 14 inches and no higher than 15 inches straightedge touching the points of game. That is, if I pitch double ringers and a minimum of 46 feet long. A above the pit level and both shall have the shoe. The opening of the shoe and you pitch double ringers neither north-south setting is recommended. an approximate 3-inch lean toward must not exceed 3 ½ inches. of us gets a score. The 6-foot by 6-foot area at each each other. Rule 3 addresses the pitching The second method is “count- end of the court is the Pitcher’s Box Clay, sand, dirt and synthetic distances. Juniors must observe 27- all” and this is the method used by and it is composed of two parts. One compositions are all legal (we use foot foul lines. Open men and seniors our club. A specific number of shoes is the pit and the other is the pitching clay). The minimum is 4-inches deep must observe 37 foot foul lines, except pitched make a game and 40 shoes platform. (8-inches is recommended). Side for the physically impaired who may is a game for us. Each Tuesday and The length of the pit is between by side courts shall be 10-feet apart be given permission to observe the 27 Thursday we play two games. If I 43 and 72 inches and its width is be- (12-feet is recommended). Every pit foot foul lines. Elders may observe the pitch double ringers and you pitch tween 31 and 36 inches. The pitching should have a backboard that is 4-feet 27-foot foul lines. double ringer, we both earned six platforms, on each side of the pit, shall behind the stake and at least 1-foot Methods of Scoring: There are points. Learners count one point, as be 18 to 20.5 inches wide and at least high. two official methods of scoring in the does each shoe that is within 6-inches 6 feet long. The stake shall be centered Rule 2 addresses the playing rules. One is the cancellation method. of the stake and is not a ringer. Each in the pit with at least 21 inches from equipment, the horseshoe. Any official This is the traditional method familiar ringer counts three points. The person the front and rear. The fronts of the (legal) horseshoe must be sanctioned to most players and is used in practi- with the most points after 40 shoes is stakes are 40 feet apart. They shall be and approved by the NHPA and must cally all tournaments. Ringers or shoes the game winner. Bowling Shuffleboard By Lil Ginn 168. High Series: Marge Jacobs 504, Shufflers enjoy another month Feb. 1 Donna Smerz 449, Shirley Bowers 442. High game - Barbara Harkins Pins over average: Gerri Corco- together before heading home 185, Marge Jacobs 180, Gerri Corco- ran and Marge Jacobs 36. ran. Splits: Mary Ann O’Neil 5-10, By Marge Sivek High Series - Barbara Harkins Gerri Corcoran 9-10 3-10. We know that some of our winter visitors will be heading north this 470, Marge Jacobs 468, Jerri Corcoran month. We wish all of them a safe trip and an enjoyable summer. We will see 457. Feb. 22 you in the fall. Pins over average: 73-Gerri High Game: Mary Kennelly 180, If you have had a chance to go by the shuffleboard courts on a Monday Corcoran. Madeline Nawrocky 172, Marge Ja- or Thursday afternoon, you will see that all the courts are filled with shufflers. Splits: Donna Smerz 5-10, Mad- cobs 163. We have been blessed with so many new people this winter and we have really eline Nawrocky 2-5-7, Nancy Kenne- High Series: Nancy House 437, enjoyed it. dy 3-10, Liz Buckley 3-10. Mary Kennelly 436, Madeline Naw- Several of the shufflers went to breakfast on Monday, March 12, at the rocky 434. Farmer Boy restaurant to enjoy each other’s company. We will be saying good- Pins over average: Maurer Al- Feb. 8 bye to some of the shufflers that go back to Canada in April. High Game: Marge Jacobs 205, teno 71. Linda Gooch 190, Lil Ginn 165. Splits: Loretta Macaluso 5-10, High Series: Marge Jacobs 560, Madeline Nowrocky 2-7. The following people won three games in February: Linda Gooch 450, Liz Buckley 423. Feb. 2 - Bill Young, Virginia Butler, Bob Rittner Pins over average: 98 Marge Ja- Feb 29 Feb. 6 - Doris Brown, Dean Darby, Ed Stenger, Bill Young cobs. High Game: 177 Nancy House, Feb. 9 - Kasy Linkewich, Bill Young, Paul Santacroce Splits: Jackie Kail 4-7-10, Liz 172 Gerry Corcoran 155. Feb. 13 - Doreen Paine, Shirley Gibson, Bill Young Buckley 3-7-10, Mary Ann O’Neil 2-7, High Series: Lil Ginn 465, Nan- Feb. 16 - Doris Brown, Virginia Butler, Paul Santacroce, Jose Pereira, Ann Glenda Greenman 2-7. cy House 445, Shirley Bowers 434. Lockard. Pins over average: Lil Ginn 60 Feb. 20 - Bob Rittner, Marge Sivek, Joan Wilson Feb.15 Splits: Sherry Ohl 3-10, Donna Feb. 23 - Virginia Butler High Game: Marge Jacobs 178, Smerz 4-5-7, Glenda Greenman 4-5-7, Feb. 27 - Virginia Butler, Bob Rittner, Ann Lockard Donna Smerz 173, Mary Beth Hufty Liz Buckley 3-7-10 Page 46 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

BULLETIN BOARD Stamp Club Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 17. The OTOW Stamp Club will be meeting in the Sunrise Room over in the West Activity Center Bonesavers weight from 1 – 3 p.m. If you have any questions con- cerning your stamp collection, please give Jim Sun- training exercises dberg a call at 847-951-2284. Do you want to save your bones? Come join our class which meets 8-9 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the East Ac- tivity Center lower level, opposite the library. We use hand weights and ankle weights in exercises that were developed by Tufts Univer- sity in an effort to prevent further bone loss. We never do floor exercises. There is no charge for this class. Men’s prayer group For further information, call Libby at 727- Any Christian men interested in forming a 669-1486. prayer study group are asked to contact Jay Bas- inger at 386-4447. The initial gathering will be at Jay’s condo, 7 a.m., Wednesday, April 4. This is not an official OTOW club. Your suggestions are welcome. Yoga Yoga with Ann meets 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the East Activity Center. Dancing using the Rungo method Wear something comfortable. Bring a Rungo Dance meets Tuesday mornings from 10:30 mat. Cost is $5. a.m. to noon. There are newcomer, intermediate and ad- Yoga makes life simple and free from vanced levels. Have no worries, if this is a challenge we can worry through meditation, relaxation and cor- assist with that very easily. rect breathing. If you have any other questions please call 727-741- For more information call 724-3864. 3337.

Morning exercises start at 8 a.m. Ladies, come join us every morning at 8 a.m. in the East Activity Center lower gym room. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings our workouts include stretching, building balance and coordination, im- proving flexibility, strengthening the body’s core, and a cardio workout. Bring a towel or mat because we do floor exercises to tone and tighten our abs, as well as working all major muscle groups. Also bring your hand weights to our weightlifting/strength training classes on Wednesday and Friday mornings while we work on improving muscle tone. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012/ Page 47

On Top of the World residents, meet Gizmo, a toy pomeranian, and so very sweet. Gizmo is a Siboney Building resident, who greets everyone and ev- ery dog he sees. Gizmo doesn’t both- er the squirrels or rabbits, but he will let anyone get to know him and will al- low anyone to pet him. He is a very good boy and loves watching our annual parade! Gizmo is owned by Doris Prekopa. Gizmo

Each month OTOW News and Walgreens are going to feature a “Pet of the Month.” Any pets living at OTOW are eligible to enter. One pet will be featured each month. To enter your pet in the contest you must have one perfectly clear, large color photo of your pet, along with background information (maximum 200 words). Only one pet per household can win each year. The winner will receive (1) 8x10, (2) 5x7 and (4) 4x6 photos from Walgreens on the corner of Belcher and Sunset Point roads. If you are the winner this month, just bring this newspaper and an original pet photo to Walgreens to receive your prize. To enter, email your pet’s best photo and information to: [email protected]. Include your name, your pet’s name and the building you reside in. Good luck! Page 48 April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 49

When is a barn not a barn? Why, when it’s a lovely birdhouse designed and built at OTOW By Tom Brennan Here at On Top of the World we have many “good neighbors” and then we have some “very good neighbors.” Jerry Rice fits into the last category. When he was asked by Donna Lehman, “Whom should I get to build a birdhouse that looks like a barn with a silo but light enough to mail up north?” he didn’t hesitate and just said, “I’ll take care of it.” Let’s start at the beginning of how this all came about. Donna was visiting a friend who lived in a modest house on the bank of a river in Indiana. The rains came and the river rose, flooding the house and many birdfeeders. The damage was so bad that the house had to be torn down; her friend moved to a new home in Columbus, Ind. Donna was looking over the devastation and noticed many of the silos in the area were still standing among the wreckage. She got the idea of a birdfeeder shaped like a silo. Doesn’t every silo sit next to a barn? Jerry came to the rescue. He built a 7" x 7" x 8" birdhouse. He even put steps inside the barn so the birds that are too young to fly can view their world outside. He used three coats of polyurethane for the roof to insure waterproofing. To give it a fresh barn look he used two coats of red and white paint. There is a trap door on the floor that can be opened for housecleaning, and the silo is a feeding station. Jerry is an executive board member of the Hoosier Club, a member of Fixers, Fiddlers and Fumblers, and a writer for the Horseshoe Club. He and his wife Bonnie share their condo with “Savannah,” a 6-month-old black Labrador retriever. OTOW resident Jerry Rice is shown with the barn-themed birdhouse he designed and built for a friend of A tip of the hat to Donna for Donna Lehman’s in Indiana. Her friend was flooded out and lost most everything, including many bird feeders. her ingenious idea, and to Jerry for (OTOW Photo by Doug Kates) his kindness and expertise. Page 50 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 51 Featured resident and loving wife have lived here 20 years Described by his wife Addie as a quiet man, Leon Mandel has led a far from quiet life. During his 88 years, he has had a successful career and numerous hobbies that have extended into many leadership and helpful roles in his 20 years living at On Top of the World. Married now for almost 68 years to Addie, he met her originally at a “Sweet 16” party. He was in World War II and is one of the few survivors of the Battle of the Bulge as a member of the 106th Infantry Division that was all but wiped out in that famous battle. After the war, his career as a court reporter in New York led to many interesting experiences, as he recorded everything that was being said in the court room with a stenotype machine Addie and Leon Mandel at OTOW (Photo by Don Jones) at over 200 words per minute. Workshop, where he performed for He served as president of his 10 years and served as the club professional organization called the president for two years. Many will Federation of Shorthand Reporters. remember Leon’s participation in One of his great stories resulted as the comedy skits. an offshoot of that career. Leon went He, with a few others started to New York Philharmonic Orchestra the OTOW Philosophy Club over 15 conductor Leonard Bernstein’s home years ago. Leon served as president for a meeting to take down everything of the Dorado Building for a year that was said. in the 1990s. That was an exciting experience These days, Leon likes to spend Leon Mandel in 1939 for him because he has been a very avid his time reading. His wife, Addie, tells Leon and Addie (Photo by Don Jones) collector of music. He still maintains a Drawn to OTOW when Leon and me that he can read a book in one day collection of thousands of recordings Addie drove along Belcher Road and when he decides to do it. family, the arts, people and the world of opera, classical music and jazz. noticed the interesting building tops, He is an interesting conversationalist around him. His other hobbies have included they moved into their apartment at who, when he starts to talk, has a great I enjoyed my conversation with photography. He developed many of OTOW some 20 years ago. many stories and facts about himself him and I am glad to write about Leon his multiple thousands of pictures The community has benefitted that are very interesting. They reveal Mandel as the April featured resident himself in his own darkroom. from his ability on stage in Theatre a sensitive man with a deep interest in of the Dorado Building. Leap Year birthday bash was hosted for those born in Feb. If you can’t be thankful for what Lee provided her neighbor Avona people over 55. If you are paying for a you have, be grateful for what you Carroll with a wonderful big cake shared cup every day, you might want to start have been spared. by all. The birthdays were Anglia Bazza, getting it free. Publix’s five percent off I hope everyone was spoiled rotten Avona Carroll, Nancy Williams and every Wednesday (55 and older). for Valentine’s Day. My neighbors, Ileen Virginia Butler, a guest from another I have pages and pages of this and John O’Grady, have a garland of building on Australia Way W. stuff; I will put some in every month. lighted hearts in their front window A prize was given to the winner every Valentine’s Day. How pretty it of the contest “How did you meet your really is. At night to see the lit up lights Sweetheart” The free lunch was won warms the heart and sets the mood for by Angela Bazza. It was a close contest the holiday. Very romantic! Jim and Maureen went to between Angela and John O’Grady. Kissimmee for four days and visited with We met at Kally K’s. We were Maureen’s aunt from North Carolina seated in a private room and the and her cousins and other family. They Here is a little news about the food was excellent. We recommend it had a great time, just hanging out at the “February Valentine Birthday Leap for our luncheons. pool. They also went out to eat a couple Year Luncheon” on Feb. 29. As this Hope everyone celebrated of times, but also did some cooking is a special year and February is the “wearing of the green” on St. Patrick’s in the apartment. special month that adds an extra day, we Day and enjoyed the parade. Jim and Maureen visited a couple As I was waiting in line behind celebrated this event that only happens of outlet stores and discovered the an older guy at Wendy’s recently, I flea market, which is a big thing there. in Leap Year every four years. heard him ask for his senior discount. Some you could spend a couple of days Of course, February is the most The girl at the register apologized and going through. romantic month in the year, so we charged him less. When I asked the man Maureen said they watched the celebrate l-o-v-e on Valentine’s Day. what the discount was, he told me that Daytona 500, but her cousin, Ryan We sang “Happy Birthday” to seniors over 55 get l0% off everything Newman, did not win (finished 21st), four people whose birthdays on the menu, every day. Hmm… but it was exciting with all the crashes. are in February. Dunkin Donuts gives free coffee to Page 52 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Serving up some huge numbers to crunch There are 70 sextillion (70,000, America has the highest standard of 000,000,000,000,000,000) stars in the living in the world. Unfortunately, universe (give or take one or two). Our we can no longer afford it. Just keep own Milky Way, a typical giant spiral in mind, you don’t pay taxes — they galaxy, includes at least 100 billion stars take taxes. in its diameter. There are five rules to remember The Hubble Space Telescope has in life. found there may be 125 billion galaxies 1. Money cannot buy happiness, in the universe. Our solar system is but it’s more comfortable to cry in a made up of a star (the Sun, one of Rolls Royce than on a bicycle. the 70 sextillion), eight planets, 144 2. Forgive your enemy, but always moons, a bunch of comets, asteroids, remember his #%A@*# name. • This facility is exclusively for space rocks, and several dwarf planets 3. If you help people when they OTOW unit owners with a valid such as Pluto. are in trouble, they will remember you recreation card, for guests of The eight planets are Mercury, subdivided into a total of 270 large when they’re in trouble again. Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, religious groups. There are currently 4. Many people are alive only unit owners accompanying Uranus, and Neptune. Earth is the only 6,700 existing languages in the world. because it’s illegal to shoot them. residents with a valid place in the universe, at present, where Every second five people are born 5. Alcohol does not solve all your recreation card, or for renters life is known to exist (kind of makes us and two people die. On Oct. 18, 2012, problems, but neither does milk. with a valid recreation card. unique, doesn’t it?). at 4:36 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Many of my neighbors don’t it is projected the Earth will be home • Please show your valid On average, it is estimated there realize how truly rich they are. They recreation card upon the are 25,000 species of fish in the ocean, to 7,000,000,000 people. have silver in their hair, gold in their 350,000 species of plants, almost one Now, after digesting all that, think teeth, crystals in their kidneys, sugar in SCA staff’s request. million known species of insects, more about this. There is only one God! Easter their blood, lead in their ass, iron in their • Unauthorized persons will be than 4,000 species of mammals, 5,500 tells us that life is to be interpreted arteries, and an inexhaustible supply asked to leave. known species of amphibians, 8,800 not simply in terms of things, but in of natural gas. known species of birds, and more than terms of ideals. Here’s wishing all my April is a month of transition. • Swim at your own risk 6,500 known species of reptiles. fellow Ottomaniacs a very happy Easter Baseball season is in full swing. Spring • There is no lifeguard on duty. The Earth has five oceans, and 13 holiday (April 8). is flexing its muscles. And Canadian • Oils, sun block, and body seas. Depending on the source and date, Other dates to keep in mind this geese are recalibrating their GPS there are as many as 195 independent month: April 1: This is the day we’re systems, taking the second half of their lotions must be showered off countries in the world today. There reminded what we are the other three roundtrip flight north. before entering pool. are 19 major world religions which are hundred and sixty-four; and April 15: Have a great month everybody! • Pool will be closed during inclement weather. • Walkways to the gates must Successful annual golf party resulted from be kept clear at all times. • Use of these facilities is at a untiring efforts of hard-working volunteers resident’s or guest’s own risk. Hats off again to Trish Burch It was my pleasure to hostess • Guests under the age of 15 for doing such an outstanding job of a tour and luncheon at the Safety may use the facility from 12–4 Harbor Spa. The talk and tour were putting everything together for our p.m., seven days a week. annual building golf party. She was both informative and enjoyable; the ably assisted by Karen Johnson and luncheon in the lovely Athenian Room • Guests under age 18 must be Joyce Marsden. Where would we be was absolutely scrumptious. accompanied by an adult at without you, Trish? We are looking forward to our all times. annual building picnic, which will be There were two teams tied for first held Saturday, April l4, on the grassy • Children under age 2 must place, and a tie for second place as well. rear lawn of the building. It is our way wear a “swim diaper.” The first place winners were presented of saying a farewell for the season, • Please take all children for with golf balls and the second place as our Snowbirds head north. teams won golf tees. Everyone, whether Quote of the month: “You may be frequent potty breaks. or not they played, was fed hot dogs disappointed if you fail, but doomed if • Pools are closed when gates and ice cream. Who could ask for Sheriff’s Department as an ARMS you don’t try.” (Beverly Sills) are locked. anything more? person. Don’t get nervous — it stands We wish all Granadans a Happy We are proud of Tammy Edwards, for Automated Record Management Easter and a Happy Passover. who was hired by the Pinellas County Specialist. Good luck to Tammy. Until next month…

John Kannaly ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 53 Wedding bells highlight party I think you’ll agree that we On Top of the World drivers have a lot on our minds as we approach either the Belcher Road or Sunset Point Road gates on entering or exiting the complex: do we have the green light, the turn light, how long will we wait, will we be able to clear the left-turn light to escape “sticking out” on Belcher Road? Can we remember to relax a bit and smile and wave at the friendly security person who presides, hot or cold, at these accesses to home? One Loch Lomond resident At this writing, Linda and Mike who did remember to smile and wave were to have a Justice of the Peace was Mike Smith. Linda Wilson was from Pinellas County on site to perform Capistrano residents enjoy the Jamaican fare recently at Rumba’s the welcoming security guard who appreciated the acknowledgement the 1 p.m. ceremony. Some of Linda’s and occasional coffee; and further former fellow security guards planned This year’s picnic held at home acquaintanceship has led to, as the to be present, as were approximately 70 Soaps say, “the next level,” and a fellow neighbors, all wishing them the rather than at Philippe Park wedding, right here at Loch Lomond. very best. I hope to have more on their The lovely yard between Jamaica lovely wedding next month. First we want to thank Pat Zorland Street and Israeli Drive on World We have enjoyed several significant for all the years she wrote this column. Parkway Boulevard was the locale social events this winter season, and You are truly a star! of our second annual St. Patrick’s it’s caught us by surprise that so Capistrano Building residents Day “Corned Beef Brisket, Veggies, many are readying to leave on their have been very busy of late. Recently, Cabbage, Your Beverage” party. It was seasonal journey. a small group went to the Rumba also going to be the site of Linda and Our monthly “4th Tuesday” Restaurant for a truly Jamaican lunch and Mike’s wedding. Debby and Bill Davie Lunch Bunch has resumed and will good conversation. and the movers and organizers who continue all year, so watch the bulletin On a recent Sunday, the building really rally to produce a party have been board for all sorts of goings-on. held its picnic. We had voted not to at it again. Thanks! Take care, keep in touch, enjoy! go to Philippe Park this year, rather opting for easy-to-prepare hot dogs and hamburgers. It was an “everyone bring something” kind of event. We even played horseshoes, with bean bags This has become a popular event and pretending to be horseshoes. To make attracts folks from all over OTOW. it more exciting, we split up into teams. Our current board is: Tony Anita and Tony were the winners. Sinopoli, president; Lyn Mandolesi, Thank you Don and Patti for organizing vice-president; Jim Thomas, treasurer; the picnic. Julia Contella, secretary; Marvin Maziarc, Our next big event is a trip to the building reporter. Ed Fletcher’s Early Bird Theater. We are We welcome Iris Ashworth’s all going to see the play called “What is daughter who is visiting from Brazil. Susan’s Secret.” Ed. Note: The OTOW News On Memorial Day we will be thanks Pat Zorland for her work hosting “A Day at The Races,” in as Capistrano building reporter. the Sunrise Room on the West side. We wish her well in the future. Page 54 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Here is current information on OTOW awning installation “The time has come,” the walrus said, “to talk of many things: Of shoes and ships of sealing wax, and of clamshells and kings.” Oh, okay, that’s not the exact quote. And there was no discussion of clamshells in Wonderland. But the time has come to discuss clamshells in “OTOW-Land,” as spring turns our thoughts to outdoor living. Clamshells, those metal awnings which project over the back patios of so many On Top of the World Two awnings shown here. On the right is the home of John and Ellen Fier. At left is the apartments, are no longer legal. They home of Les and Sheila Meneilly. don’t meet current Pinellas County aluminum roofs on posts, and ones wind resistance code. Alternatives are made of retractable canvas. Maximum Examples of both styles can in patio covers as to size and style, available to owners wanting to replace permitted size is 10 by 26 feet. be found scattered through our and prices vary accordingly. Estimates existing awnings, or to install a cover Information is available at the community. As mentioned, a new flat obtained by telephone for a basic for the first time. service desk located in the East roof patio cover can be viewed from 10 by 14 foot retractable awning or A very attractive aluminum patio Activity Center, where the required Sumatran Way. Next-door neighbors aluminum cover run from $2,250 cover was just installed behind an Modification/Alteration packets are on Philippine have chosen retractable to $2,800 respectively. apartment across the street from the also on hand. canvas. These can be seen from the rear For many, spring means planting Mandalay building. It is generating quite Additionally, approved of building 85. flowers and dusting off the grill. For a bit of interest and some questions construction companies advertise in As explained by owner Sheila others, it may mean considering options among our residents. this newspaper. Meneilly, she likes having the ability to for a new patio cover. It seems there is In search of answers, I visited If desired, fencing can be installed unfurl the canvas as desired, and feels something for everyone. the OTOW service department. They as part of the patio package, or separately that the slant offers the best protection A happy little doxie dog is now advised me that two types of patio by a fencing company. This can add to from the morning sun (photo above). enjoying the fresh air of his fenced covers are now being approved: fixed the eye appeal of the patio. There are many choices available patio on Sumatran Way!

CONDOMINIUM Impressed with roof renovation workers OWNERS WHO RENT First of all I would like to thank all Jackie and Tony Manfredi have the people who sent me cards, candy, returned from West Palm Beach where THEIR UNITS flowers and goodies, and those who they celebrated their 60th wedding called me and visited me. I also want anniversary in February. They spent the OWNERS who rent direct to thank my neighbors who are helping week with Jackie’s sister and brother-in- must request necessary forms for me by taking my papers and trash to the law and were very pleased that Jackie’s trash room. You’re a great bunch! cousin and his wife, from Staten Island, securing Activity Cards for their My family and I finally had N.Y., spent three days with them too. renters by submitting a written “Christmas” near the end of February. The anniversary dinner was held at request giving Building Number, We celebrated at my son’s house. He kept all his decorations up, including the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. Apartment Number, the address of his tree and the lights on all his bushes. They all enjoyed the week reminiscing the Apartment and enclosing a legal- He had everything lit for “our” about old times. Christmas. I’m sure his neighbors Lill and Herb Cervinka had the sized self-addressed, stamped return their regular routine, now that the new thought he was crazy having everything roof renovations have been completed pleasure of their son, Rick, and daughter- envelope to: lit in February. on our building. I understand that it was in-law, Donna, from Wisconsin for The next week he took down my On Top of the World a long ordeal, but pleasant, and you all a three-week visit. They have been a tree and decorations and they are finally made it through without a hitch. great help and were happy to enjoy Activity Card Dept. packed away for another year. As a first floor resident, I was our beautiful weather. 2069 World Parkway Blvd. East I want to thank Jackie Dooley for pleased to hear that the workers moved The Cervinkas also became great- writing my February España article. As Clearwater, FL 33763 the patio furniture out onto the lawn grandparents (again). The daughter of to the March article, Jackie brought me daily and returned it. I was told that their daughter and son-in-law had a her laptop computer. I’m sorry that I This application can ONLY be the workers were thorough with baby girl in January. blew it by not getting my story into the their clean-up. Now that it is April, I want to say sent to OWNERS of apartments news office in time. I was very impressed when I heard here at On Top of the World and the Many things have happened since that they cleaned up nails and other “bye” to our Snowbirds. Have a great summer and we will all await your return OWNER shall process applications I was away. By now everyone is back in debris in the yard as a safety measure their usual parking places and back to for all our pets. in the fall. for Rental Activity Cards. Applications are NOT available at any On Top of the World office or the Palm Acre Real Estate office. They MUST be obtained BY MAIL and MUST be requested BY THE OWNER. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 55

Tom and Esta-Lee Schwartz with one of Tom’s Paintings Brahman correspondent turns over reign as reporter Meet Tom and Esta-Lee Schwartz, who became residents here last August. They moved here from Palm Harbor, but have had 19 moves during their lives together. They were born and raised as neighbors in Philadelphia, Pa. Tom was a friend of Esta’s brother and took a shine to her. They dated for about two years before getting married, and have been together for 47 years now. In the interim, they raised three children and lived in Indianapolis, Ind., Chicago, Ill., and Ann Arbor, Mich., before moving industry. She has enjoyed hobbies of to Florida in 1993. making her own jewelry and refinishing Tom is a Realtor® with Prudential furniture in the past. Tropical Realty. He has been in sales She has volunteered to be our new for most of his life, starting out building reporter and will be taking over selling contact paper in a territory that next month. If you have any building encompassed most of the Midwestern news, you can contact her at 420-6091 U.S. His hobby is working and exercising. or [email protected]. He claims that he has been “semi- Welcome, Tom and Esta! retired” since he was in his twenties. Ed. Note: The OTOW News thanks Esta retired in December, 2010, Arnie Moon for his work as Brahman as a service manager with Blue Cross building reporter and wishes him well after a 30-year career in the insurance in the future. Reporter moving, but not far By now most of our building residents know that the Stifflers have left the building. We bought another unit here in our community, in Austrian Alpine, which is directly across from the East Activity Center. Please don’t lose contact with us. I read in our newspaper that residents Jack and Sheila Bolster have become American citizens. Congratulations to you both and, of course, welcome. Jack and Sheila are wonderful neighbors and have been exemplary members of with information at 727-797-2229. our community. If you have an interesting As always, I will gladly continue hobby, have been on a great trip or to write articles for Old World Spanish. have had an unusual adventure or Pease e-mail information to me at happy experience, please contact [email protected] or call me me. I would love to hear about it. Page 56 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS 101-year-old featured resident THE WAY WE WERE still enjoys summer gardening A look back at OTOW News Passover and Easter both occur (Part 35: April, 1974) this month. Enjoy whichever holiday By Dolores Burm and Elaine Gotler you celebrate. It is that time of year again! If you • A true history “On Top of the World” was being sold at the Veranda have lived in our building for a number Shoppe for one dollar. of years, you most likely will know this • Restaurants visited by the OTOW bus this month were The Bank, New lady. I have written about Loretta Gilkey Orleans Oyster Bar, Sea Wake Inn, and Bavarian Gardens. in my column for the past few years. She • Fixers, Fiddlers and Fumblers opened a new tool room adjacent to the lives with her daughter, Carole Lacey. Lapidary Room and were in the process of building tool bins. They spend winters in Florida and summers in Mineral Point, Pa. • For walkers, runners and bicyclists, new roads of Florentine Way and The Pittsburg Steelers is her favorite Franciscan Drive were each 8/10 of a bumpy mile round trip. football team! • The recent Defensive Driving Course sponsored by the OTOW Carole hosted a large birthday chapter of AARP was so successful that another one was requested party when Loretta celebrated her 100- and scheduled in the Recreation Building. The cost is one dollar year birthday. Last year it was a quieter per person. celebration at the 101st birthday. This • On April 6–7, the OTOW chorus presented “A Night of Nostalgia” year, our “Eveready Bunny” will be 102 With Lerner and Loewe and others. Included were selections from at the end of April. “Camelot,” “Brigadoon,” and “My Fair Lady.” Loretta has slowed down just a bit, but she still enjoys going out to dinner with Carole’s golf buddies and some We’ll be back soon! ladies in our building. Loretta has three remaining children. She has two sons and her daughter Carole. There are many Loretta Gilkey, at right, is shown here with grandchildren and great-grandchildren her daughter, Carole Lacey, left. as well. Loretta also has a couple of (Photo by Marguerite Laskowski) siblings that are still living. Loretta loves to plant a vegetable picking wild mushrooms in the fall. garden every summer in her Pennsylvania Loretta, we congratulate you and home. And of course, there is a flower wish you another year of good health garden to maintain. She gets outside and happiness. with the use of a cane and enjoys “Till We Meet Again”

ID/ACTIVITY CARD RENEWAL HOURS Recreation/OTOW ID cards are available at the West Activity Center every Monday morning from 9–11:30 a.m., except holidays. Cards can also be renewed the first Monday evening of the month from 6:30–8 p.m., except holidays or when otherwise specified. Each person must present proof of residence to validate his/her own card. Proof may be a Florida driver’s license, a Florida I.D., electric or cable bill, bank statement or check, or a cancelled, stamped envelope which shows name and OTOW address. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 57

LOVE ANOTHER ART FAMILY NIGHT By Alma W. Hudson By Madeleine Wanda By Alma W. Hudson Love comes in so many ways Reading has always been a must in my life Sunday night at home It is difficult to define It’s a pastime and always a pleasure, Brought out our family love But one thing for sure One learns so much of other peoples’ lives As we gathered around It is always the right kind. And how to judge, not unjustly, but be clever. And sang songs from above. The love for our parents I see places and faces and all sorts of places My beautiful Mother Starts the first rule As I sit in my chair and read a good book, With her hands on the keys Then love for our teachers Time goes swiftly by, sometimes I dream Would never miss When we are in school. And I sigh! Playing all the melodies. Love for our church Then my Daddy joined in Helps us to grow On his special violin And those who are in it And the daughters’ voices Help us to know. Surely did begin. As each day begins We sang and sang God shows us the way Had the greatest fun With clarity of thought The evening meant so much To help us through the day. When all was done. When we are adult How grateful I am And have chosen our mate For those few years We find a different love Mother and Dad were called home That is so very great. LET’S PRETEND Amid all our tears. By Madeleine Wanda The birth of a child The main lesson we learned Let’s pretend I have a friend One of God’s greatest gifts From those beautiful people Who’s very good for me, Shows us another love Was to keep our priority We like to walk and sometimes talk And my, what a lift! Always upon the steeple. Of things that used to be. Every year is a lesson It is no fun to be alone In love, life and growth And keep secrets all to me, The only way to maturity So let’s pretend you’re my special friend For us to go forth. I’ll be happy as can be. How lucky we are And if you really need a friend, When we’re blessed with love Spend some time with me. And to know it is a gift That’s given from above. Page 58 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Get out and meet new Fujiwara neighbors I feel sorry for those who have when Shirley Windisch, Bernice “nose” problems. The orange blossoms Tapper, Jean O’Brien, and Bernice’s and sweet jasmine are absolutely filling daughter play cards. They enjoy an our ozone with delicious smells. evening of fun, good snacks, and Not to mention the tantalizing friendly camaraderie. smell of corned beef and cabbage I understand they go into on St. Patty’s day. My nose, for one, withdrawal when a game has is always clear thanks to the pollen to be cancelled. contribution here in sunny On Top We are so proud of our new of the World. flagpole and flag which was recently Welcome to our new neighbors, installed on the Finlandia side of our Sally Spzat, Tom Bates, and their little Try the pool Boston terrier Buzz. All three of them building. If anyone is interested in are cute, but Buzzy gets the prize. putting one up at your building, contact I’m happy to report that the our Building Captain, Char Donato, for Stop by and say hello to them. window is in place again and I am able for exercise Joan and Mario Altieri are busy specifications, rules and procedures. To to sleep sound once again. Stop by and date, she has received several inquiries “As The Flowers Bloom.” little beavers updating their apartment say hello to them also. We’re happy to and is happy to share information. Wow, it is spring already. Time really and painting everything in sight. I was have them in our building. does fly when you are having so afraid to ask about their decorating Janis Catapano is making quite a God Bless America! much fun! scheme over there, but one evening name for herself playing bingo at the Oh dear, is that thunder I hear? I have been exercising in the I saw them hanging a sheet where OTOW Singles Club. Her winnings bag Nope, just my tummy growling. Have pool with the class and having a their back window should have been is bulging big time. a great lunch everyone — remember wonderful time. If you like, join and watched it blow in the wind The lights blaze brightly ‘til all to keep a song on your lips and love us at 9 a.m. in the East Activity most of the night. hours of the night on Wednesdays in your heart. Center pool. I will say they do work you out. Our building luncheon for March was at Rumbas, a great Ladies’ Feb. luncheon one of the best ever time was had by all and the food was excellent. Our February luncheon at Spoto’s to join us in our building activities Oh and by the way, don’t forget in Dunedin was one of the best and other fun things to do. about our rummage/bake sale April ever. We had 18 ladies present, which Weather permitting, we still gather 14 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Why included two guests. These were under the oak trees about four in the not donate something you are tired Ginny Tousignant’s friend, Jan Grobe, afternoon. Although described as of, or bake something delicious to who was visiting her from Michigan, Happy Hour, alcoholic drinks are not sell? All of the proceeds will go to and our once upon a time resident, required. We call it happy because we our building fund. Call Geri, Dana Bonnie “Energizer Bunny” Elliott. enjoy great conversation and laughter. or Lorine if you are interested. Bonnie, who now lives in upper New We give our most hearty thanks to This reporter is signing off for York, was making her annual visit Maryann Larson, who has through the now — talk to you all next month. with Jan Guyton. years either repaired or replaced our flag Our camaraderie began with a when needed. Those of us who live on rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” the east side of our building especially sung to Judy Boley. Can’t give out her Ginny also gave us a bit of enjoy seeing “Old Glory” waving in age, as you wouldn’t believe that she interesting news. She scored a hole- the breeze. is a day over “29.” in-one at Sterling Links recently. Thanks also to Linda Rozenbergs, Ginny T. introduced our new Way to go, Ginny! who was our reporter for the past few resident (now living in the condo We have another new resident, months, giving me respite from the formerly owned by Iris Ladell), Virginia Maureen Davis, who is living in the many years I contributed the news of Upton, whom she referred to as Virginia former home of Homer Maxwell. our building to the OTOW News. No. 3, with herself being Virginia No. 2 Maureen hails from Manhattan, N.Y. Lastly, be sure to check the bulletin and I, your reporter, as Virginia No. 1. Once the unpacking is done she hopes boards for upcoming events. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 59 Page 60 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Building captain is honored at Irish Club dinner dance Thanks to all my neighbors for the compliments regarding last month’s newsletter. Our February lunch at the 60’s Diner was attended by 14 residents who all seemed thrilled that our monthly dining club has resumed. Among those present were sisters, Elsie and Phyllis, looking amazing as always. Julie Hofmeister mentioned that she’s collecting building dues for 2012; so if you haven’t already dogs along with Nancy’s dog and done so, pay up. lo-o-oves his golf game. Bill and Debbie Benzinger Marshall and I are delighted arranged the March luncheon on to announce the engagement of Thursday, the 22nd at the Village our son. The propective bride (L to R) Departing resident Georgia Nardo with friends Kathy Bertuzzi and Dorothy Jones. Inn. You’ll hear more about that and groom live in Atlanta and are next time. April will be a core picnic, planning a September wedding here always popular with Emerald Isle. in Philippe Park. So long, Georgia Nardo Marshall and I attended We’re all keeping an eye on Our neighbor, Georgia Nardo the Irish Club dinner dance on Marie’s dog, Toby. He seems to be (photo above) is moving to New Port March 2 where one of our own, getting back to his old sweet self. Richey to be near her family. We wish The trash room looks and building captain Liz Buckley, was Georgia happiness in her new dwelling. smells 100 percent better with the honored. She received a beautiful We will miss Georgia but she promises new cans in place. Please remember to come back to see us often. plaque for all her volunteer work that the room is for garbage only with the club as well as a lifetime Georgia was born and raised in and not for items you want to get Pinellas County. The Nardo family membership. Way to go, Liz! rid of. (I wish). is the original owner of the condo. Mike and Joyce Donnelly All our Snowbirds are enjoying The condo will continue to be in the were at our table along with their the gorgeous (winter?) weather, Nardo family. Her stepson will be friends. Mike and Joyce are currently along with those of us who are here living there. enjoying a visit from Joyce’s brother year-round. Last month our neighbors, Ron and wife, but by the time you The other day they cut down Marten and his fiancée, Lois Van De the tree at the entrance to our leave a note in the white mailbox read this I believe they’ll be back Bogart, were the front page lead article building. It was old and sick and under the bulletin board. I hope all in New Jersey. of our On Top of the World News. it had to go. I hope a nice palm is our neighbors and families have a Carol Pittinger was up North It was a beautiful Valentine’s Day story planted in its place. wonderful Easter. visiting for a while, but she’s back. of how they met. See you next time. News from our Building Captain, Husband Dave enjoys walking his Ron and Lois had a perfect Gerri Jaeger: Thank you to Cliff, Heinz, Valentine’s Day. Their wedding was performed on that day at the East Sherry, George and Helen for helping Activity Center. Ron and Lois look so clean up the storage areas. A special happy. We usually see Ron and Lois on thank you to Fabrezio for taking the the golf course or riding their bikes. If trash to the dump. Please do not leave you see them, offer congratulations and any items other than normal trash in lots of happiness. the trash room. We have no way of We all should be aware of the disposing of it. laundry room hours which are from 8 Please note that old electronics a.m. to 8 p.m. Please try to be courteous can be taken to the Hercules recycle site about the use of the laundry room and on the last Wednesday of the month. do your wash during those hours. If The site is right past the Hercules Post you have your own machines, please Office. Let’s work together to keep our do your wash at times that you don’t building neat and clean. disturb your neighbors. We have a number of new residents If you have any news or interesting in our building. Let’s give them all stories for our building article, please a big welcome! ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 61 Let’s hear it for this Orizaba centenarian Break out the Smucker’s jar! A longtime resident of the Orizaba Building is about to join the centenarian club. Fannie Battista is closing in on the 100th anniversary of her birthday. (See accompanying photo.) Residents (headed by Helen Sutkowi) will gather at the Clearwater Country Club on April 18 to honor Fannie, and to celebrate with her. (Her actual birthday is in May but we will celebrate in April so as not to conflict with any family plans). A signup sheet is on the bulletin Annual party board so sign up quickly. Fannie is well April is a month of ups and known to all of our residents and most downs with the celebration of Easter was success and Passover but it is also the month are shocked that she is going to be 100. It seemed that February was Fannie is one of the best dressed gals when income tax returns have to be submitted. I think that there should be going to be a busy month for around and that probably is a result the Mallorca Building, but some of her years in the fashion world of an age limit for paying income tax and that age should be whatever I happen Orizaba resident Fannie Battista, who turns of the events that were planned New York City. 100 in May, will be honored here in April. were canceled for various reasons. Every Monday Fannie is a regular to be! (Photo by Howard Bergendahl) I came across an old comic book However, what we did, we had a at the OTOW Bingo game in the East great time doing! Activity Center and can be found the other day. It was a Dick Tracy places are common and travel times episode and everyone was enraptured have been reduced tremendously. I went My very good friend and on Fridays playing poker in the West teaching colleague for almost 20 Activity Center. I understand that her with the futuristic wrist radio that Dick out as a child to play and my mother wore. It was unheard of at the time and didn’t hear from me for hours. Now, years, Loretta, and her husband winning record is quite impressive. Pete, from Lowville, N.Y., visited for The trip that Fannie made from most people thought that it would never with cell phones, everyone is in contact a week. Thankfully we had decent growing up in New York to running a be an actuality. constantly. What’s next? weather so they could rest up and successful clothing business to being a What would those people think This is going to press before “charge their batteries.” wife and mother will all be highlighted about the electronics we have now? the monthly (March) luncheon at the By mutual agreement we really at the gathering plus much more — We can watch television at home or Bahama Breeze, but from the amount don’t miss it. Fannie may also bless us walking down the street. We can talk of people signing up it will be a great didn’t do too much, but we really with some tips on the secrets of her to people on a telephone that has no outing. Flo Gracia has promised a good enjoyed the hot tub at the west longevity. cord (or party line). Trips to faraway time for all. activity center and the pool at the east activity center. As we recalled our week, we decided we did the S’s: sleep, swim, sun, spa, shop and sip. A potpourri of visits, trips and dining dates It was a good week, and Loretta will be here again in April. EASTER EGG she tells us all about her big day. Debby and Bill Benzinger No matter how dressed up and dyed Ruth LaHoy’s flying granddaughter from the Emerald Isles Building It’s still the same old yolk inside. was back visiting for a few days. Ruth and Jim and I hosted our annual says she is going on an overseas I wonder if any of my readers Mardi Gras party. There were about run in the future so she can visit 35 party-goers from both buildings still dye eggs for Easter. I always loved other continents. having all those eggs for egg salad and other guests who gathered to My son-in-law is back home in once again eat and enjoy each other’s sandwiches. I now just boil and eat Connecticut. He left the 31st. He them. But the memories of Easter egg company. Bill made his famous finished painting my bedroom and the sangria, and everyone brought hunts of children and grandchildren other projects that had accumulated. are special. something delicious to eat. Wendy He was able to enjoy several and Wally Colquhoun won the I’m looking out the window above spring training games including taking best mask/costume contest. It was my desk at the beautiful new green me to Lakeland to watch our first another fun evening! leaves on the trees against the azure Thanks, Betty and Connie, for making love, the Detroit Tigers versus the St. The St. Patrick’s parade was blue sky. It is a wonderful reminder of the arrangements. Louis Cardinals. He also treated me to delightful, which seems to get bigger God’s gifts of nature. I live on the third Connie Valentin reports that, “Fiddler on the Roof ” at Ruth Eckerd every year. Kudos to all those who floor with the squirrels and the birds following a cataract procedure, Eugenio Hall the night before he left. were involved! and love those trees. can’t believe how much more beautiful He is a special son-in-law. I’m Happy Easter and happy spring So glad someone has taken over the world is with 20/20 vision. I had so glad our late daughter Jennifer to all! selecting a place for a get-together for a friend who said that afterwards she found him. Now I’m back to talking the building. I missed seeing and dining couldn’t believe how much green there to myself… with all of you. We went to Chopsticks was in the landscape; she thought it had When you read this we will already Restaurant on March 17. That left the all turned grey. be through one-third of 2012. Have a corned beef and cabbage to all the Patty Glover is having her 90th joyous Easter and don’t eat too many true Irish and avoided the crowds. birthday this month. I can’t wait until chocolate Easter eggs! Need An Extra Newspaper? Copies of the OTOW News are available in the lobbies of the East and West Activity Centers. Page 62 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Trip to Vinoy found renovations in progress for a new look Hi, I’m back. Thank you, Doris Turner, for taking over the trip to Vinoy. Sophie Pechin set this nice program up, but being under the weather kept Sophie from running it. Doris said even though it rained, the following girls went and had a great time: Katie Marsh, her friend Doris Turner, Olive Earley, Barbara Namil. Unfortunately only one was from our building. It was a two-hour tour. Lots of history. They witnessed the renovation of Vinoy. Its future looks great. The lunch was super. No problem parking and a great time were had by all. Len and Alice Terenzi. A few of them What a busy February! I wound appear in the photo at right. Wonder down with going to a wine and what happened to Mickey at the close cheese gathering celebrating with the of a great night? second-floor families who returned I celebrated my birthday at my Some of the Rural French residents displaced by the recent fire celebrate their moving back in. to their condos after the building daughters’ in New Port Richey with From left, Tina Bingham, Chet Levay, Laurie Cole and Lois Dahl. fire. They needed this. Maybe we’ll family. I was told of my grandson’s have another one when the last two achievement as an EMT volunteer work at CVS. His sister, a graduate of Remember, don’t think about condos are finished. for the Hernando Fire Dept. He goes Virginia Tech went back to take classes getting insurance. Do it! Attending besides myself were Bill to college and works full time as a to be a Pharmacist. We had her and also Any building news? I need someone and Tina Bingham, Gary and Mickey Pharmacy Tech. He’s busy with school our great-grandson for dinner. to take next month’s trip – call me! Be Planton, Lois Dahl, Jo Williams, Joyce for paramedic training in the fall. Dog owners: Curb your dog and good to one another. God bless, vote, Cherson, Chet LeVay, Laurie Cole, and He couldn’t make the dinner; he had to please pick up after them. and complete the census card.

OTOW After-Hours Emergency Number 799-1115 A big Americana welcome to (Water intrusion, elevator entrapment, building alarm malfunctions, electrical problems, etc.) a few new building residents The Americana Social Club wants to extend a warm welcome to several new residents including Joyce Fritzen, Dianne and Paul Merchant and Jean Nicolaus. The Americana is a fun-filled place to live and we look forward to all of you enjoying the festivities, including the BBQ/picnic on April 11 from 4 p.m. until…? Get used to checking the bulletin boards for other activities both in this building and at On Top of the World in general. Marge Mayer and her friend, Shirley Klein, joined the Snowbirds They arrived in time to see me on Club on a Valentine cruise out of stage in the final Jester’s show. Then Tampa on the Royal Caribbean lines. In on Monday, after attempting to visit Cozumel, they took a bus tour to see the “Winter” the dolphin at the Clearwater sites of this popular Mexican town. Aquarium, but finding it too full (it They went to the museum and was a school holiday that day), we gardens in Discover America Park and doubled back and enjoyed a picnic lunch to a tequila factory where they sampled at Philippe Park. several kinds of tequila (lots of laughing The grandkids had a ball walking and singing on the return trip back along the beach throwing shells into to the ship!) the water, climbing the Indian Mound Marge then had a little luck for a while at the casino, but of course, and exploring the super playground wound up giving most of it back. in the park. They were unable to dock in Tuesday morning we got an early Tampa for several hours because of start back to the aquarium and finally heavy fog, so they were served lunch got to see Winter and the rest of the by the cruise line. Happily, they finally exhibits of turtles, other dolphins and made it into port. Everyone agreed they various other types of sea life. had a great time. Our last Monday of the month I had a grand President’s Day luncheon was held at Lucky Dill. weekend with a visit from my son and his Catherine Gray made the arrangements wife and three grandchildren, who came and about 25 of us enjoyed all the way from Long Island, N.Y. this get-together. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 63 Brothers’ visit makes for a fine mini-vacation for reporter Last month I was lucky enough to enjoy a visit with my three brothers and their wives, along with two cousins and their spouses. We had a beautiful day to sit out doors while the fellows went golfing. When they returned we had a barbeque and I entertained our guests with pictures from our last trips. This visit has become an annual event and we hope it continues for many years to come. See photo at right. Herbert and Inge Greicha arrived from Austria and have been enjoying visits with many of their friends, golfing it was a wonderful presentation and we here at OTOW, as well as many of the should all take advantage of this local surrounding golf courses, and shopping theatre. and walking along the beach. Dorothy Churchill enjoyed Birthday wishes are extended this the production of “The Best Little month to Ron Magnussen on April 4 Whorehouse in Texas” at the Francis and Bob Anderson on April 17. Hope Reporter Barbara Sundberg seems to enjoy being surrounded by her three brothers, Ben, Wilson Playhouse with friends. She said each of you enjoys your special day! Bruce and Bryant Brand during their recent visit to OTOW. (Photo by Jim Sundberg) Seasonal activities are surely in full swing Bible Study What a busy month! All the a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is eligible for clubs are going strong, having their most of the jobs. You can refuse any Club parties and dances. The buildings job you feel you cannot do and will are planning luncheons, picnics, core be assigned something else – from Bob Reis, President parties and day trips; our On Top of the cleanup to painting, to nailing, to The OTOW Bible Study Club is World newspaper seems to be getting roof work and studs and partitions. a non-denominational Bible study larger and larger. Come out and help. All the shows, Jesters, Theater They recently built two homes group to explore the word of God, Workshop, Chorus and the Suncoast (three-bedrooms, two-baths) complete and how it relates to our everyday Symphony, were so entertaining and we in seven days. About 400 people helped lives. Our teacher, Woodie Tully, thank everyone involved for their hard out. Ride over to Betty Lane and see brings 45 years of Bible teaching work. Isn’t it wonderful living in such a the new homes they have built.Thanks, experience to help understand terrific and active community? Bob, for your participation with Habitat the Scriptures. Here in the Siboney, the Chinese for Humanity. They do great work! auction, Valentine’s Day breakfast, musical repertoire and beautiful voice. Mary Jane DeVoe made a delicious The club meets each Tuesday core party, luncheon at Rumba’s, were Bob and Barbara have been cake for our monthly building meeting. evening at 6:30 p.m. (new time) all well-attended and we thank Rita ushers at Ruth Eckerd for many years Agnes Krepelka and Cele furnished in the Veranda Room of the East Tombari for making the reservations. and Bob has been a volunteer with the sugarless cookies. Activities Center. Every third The core decorations, with a Habitat for Humanity, off and on, Our Easter dinner will be on Tuesday we meet downstairs in green Irish theme, were put up by for about 10 years. They are presently Sunday, April 8, at 2 p.m. Watch the the Craft Room next to the kitchen. Paula and Craig Ergang. They make us building new homes for needy people bulletin board and sign up. Everyone is in Pinellas County. They are hoping Occasionally we use a third feel good when we enter the building. invited. Bring your decorated hat. Many thanks! to build 52 homes in the next two Next building meeting is April 25. Tuesday evening for refreshments, I’m grateful to Barbara and Bob years at Fuller Street and Betty Lane, $5 dues are now due. music and singing. Stone for inviting Peg Dugan and me to off Sunset Point Road. Watch out for those April We welcome everyone to our Mandy Patinkin’s performance at Ruth You can register on line with your Fool jokes! Happy Easter – club. You do not need to have any Eckerd Hall. We were impressed by his PC and show up any Saturday from 8 Happy Passover! knowledge of Scripture to join, and there are no club fees required. We are not a church; those attending are from a variety of denominations. Every first-time guest receives a complete copy of the Bible to keep as their own. Once again, note the new meeting time of 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Bob Reis, 798-2443, or Woodie Tully, 399-1773. Page 64 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Featured resident was born in Limerick, lived in Shannon By Cecile Sangiamo for vacation, they teed off at 22 golf No one gets around as much as courses around the area. Sports are a Al O’Connor, whether crossing the favorite pastime for the Irish and Al sea, having coffee on deck with the is no exception! Osmond Brothers or traveling in the Besides golf, he won many airplane cockpit of his flight days badminton championships, both in before September 11th. singles and doubles. Did you catch him in the latest Al served as Director of Jesters show aiming bow and arrow at the Limerick League of Ireland one of the Dancing Swans or marching Football Association. in the St. Patrick’s Day parade? The senior O’Connors raised their Some mornings he can be seen six children: four boys and two girls, stopping at the Coffee Corner for a Al being the baby of the family. Their cup of Joe. In his life before coming 16-room Georgian style home was near to live in Florida, he performed in the center of the town. 15 Broadway shows as part of the Dad maintained the family with Theatre Club of Limerick and Shannon his specialized trade as a clothing cutter. in Ireland. Never one given to drink, he had a firm Among his list of musicals are smoking habit which was permanently “The Merry Widow,” “Anything Goes,” cured by a rise of two cents in the tax “Kiss Me Kate,” “Irene,” “Guys and on cigarettes. He threw the pack into Dolls,” “Country Girl,” “Desert Song” the fireplace, said, “that’s it,” and never and “Show Boat.” touched another smoke. The group was made up of all Life at home was lively with all locals and called themselves The those kids. During the war, things were Featured resident Al O’Connor mans a spotlight during one of the many OTOW productions Cecilian Society (after the patron saint scarce all over the region, although in which he has participated since he moved here. of music). Al’s favorite show was they always had enough to eat. Mom “My Fair Lady,” where he played one managed to find a little more to After he graduated, Al entered wife, Mary. His first trip to the United of Doolittle’s sidekicks. make up a pot of food which one of the world of tourism and enjoyed that States came as part of his efforts Al was born in Limerick and the boys was assigned to bring to a career for over 10 years, sometimes to promote tourism to Ireland. had his schooling in the mid-west nearby needy family. doubling as a chauffeur/guide for During the war, an army base was of Ireland, where he made lifetime Al went to a school run by visiting dignitaries. He often conducted established at Shannon, which is now friends with whom he keeps in close the Irish Christian Brothers who tours for many Irish-Americans a major airport. contact, either here in Florida or back governed the boys with firm discipline who came seeking the origins Slow development grew after war’s on the “Old Sod.” and classical leaning. He remembers of their ancestors. end, making Shannon the first new Al loves to play golf, so when one Brother in particular who was While in Killarney during town created in Ireland in 2,000 years. his buddy Pat Sheehan came Stateside a hard taskmaster. one of his tours he met his future Al became the Manager for the Shannon Town Center in charge of security, rentals, and development. An opportunity arose to build the town’s only gasoline station so Al, with Meeting featured an extra-special potluck partners, leased the property and ran the Our scheduled fall meeting was in the Alma Mater.”) gas station with the help of Texaco. held with bated breath, and a goodly Their only hope is that they will After 10 years Al retired and sold number of residents attended. We not be the only ones from their class it to his son, Darragh, who added a deli apparently did not influence all of our to return for the celebration. They will and car wash. A reproduction of the newcomers to come out of hiding and then drive to the Atlanta airport to see Texaco sign can be seen below. get acquainted with the older, more the friend off to Florida, and Marella His other children are daughters experienced folk. will stay for a week with family. Clodagh and Sinead. They live in Ireland Our tables were all ready for We are happy to see the three and England and have presented Al us early birds (thanks to our amiable Bandemers back among us. They were with a total of six grandchildren. chairman Laurie Wookey) to which we late due to a very busy summer and added small pots of African violets. fall last year. Their youngest grandson We appreciated Marella Cassells’ graduated and became a Certified warm welcome to all who came Paramedic, who soon was married in bearing their potluck offerings and co-chair this occasion along with her a huge wedding at a country club and honeymooned in Costa Rica. then a blessing for our meal, which “Connor.” Six others signed up, too. More about this will be posted on Gary loves to run errands and helps was enhanced with lasagna (two kinds) out whenever a need is made known the bulletin board. for a change of menu from the past to him. He looks forward to Monday and covered by our treasury. Marella wrote me a good bit of evenings to play bingo, of course. Laurie explained the need for her news for January but too late to We are glad to have Norman new officer volunteers. Yours truly get it in for March. Now she reports Jacques back on the scene. We also again appealed for contributions to me that she plans to go to Winter welcome Ron Land to join Kay and from our residents for news for this Park later this year to pick up a Don and our Saratoga family. column. college classmate, and they will drive Barbara and Bob Hamel’s Mary also suggested that we to Macon, Ga. to attend their 60th daughter is visiting with her friend, have a doggy get-acquainted event year reunion at Wesleyan College (the an NYU graduate student. She looks after Easter as many newcomers have oldest college in America founded as forward to receiving her MSW degree moved in with their puppy companions an all-girl, four-year college.) (“That’s from the University of Connecticut in and we can enjoy getting to know them right. We graduated in ’52 from May. The Hamels’ friend of 40 years will the ‘Oldest and Best’, as it says Al O’Connor’s business sign from his as well. Barbara Hamel has agreed to soon be here with her husband to visit. gas station in Shannon, Ireland. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 65 Page 66 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Cruisers soak up sea and sun – and a tiger cub We have a new Sunshine person. Julie Miller will be the one to call when you know of a member of our building who is ill. She will be sending out cards to cheer them. Barbara Sensale and Rachel Tranchemontagne went on a five-day Royal Caribbean Cruise to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, with the Snowbird Club in February. Joining them was Rachel’s daughter and son-in-law from New Hampshire. In the photo at right, they are shown in Costa Maya, Mexico, holding “Sophie,” a three-month old tiger. Sophie lives in a Mexico City preserve and is only allowed to be displayed with people for another two weeks. The photo at far right shows them with their ship Rachel Tranchemontagne and Barbara Sensale on their five-day Royal in the background. Caribbean cruise. They are shown here in front of their ship at a Mexican port. The gals had a wonderful time, traveled on a catamaran and spent a day on the Passion Island beach. The food was so wonderful, otow clearwater Web site Barbara gained her lost five pounds back. Seems like that’s always easy Barbara and Rachel with “Sophie,” a www.otowclearwaterinfo.com to do on a cruise! 3-month-old tiger, in Costa Maya, Mexico ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 67 Page 68 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 69 Featured couple have different backgrounds, similar interests Hi, neighbors. How in the world R U? Do you know Susan and Gary Carlson? Well, if not, it’s time to meet them. They come from Erie, Pa., where they still spend their summers. Susan was raised with one sister and two brothers in the small town of North East, Pa., which happens to be in the northwestern part of the state, on Lake Erie. This section of our country is known as the “fruit belt”, extending eastward into New York state. There are apples, peaches, blueberries, from age 12 to 17 he worked many strawberries and grapes to be picked. jobs. He sold newspapers, delivered Some people say this grape country bottled milk, pitched hay, picked crops rivals Napa Valley. and worked for Dow Chemical, to Susan’s father was a “gentleman name a few. farmer.” He had a small vineyard and a After graduating from high field of hay, with cows, pigs, chickens school, he joined the U.S. Army, and a goat. Susan can testify that it’s served three years and then went Swedish Traditional featured residents Gary and Susan Carlson. much easier to milk a cow than a goat. to college under the G.I. bill. He Reason: the cow will stand still! earned his B.A. from Michigan State to their Swedish Traditional condo, and attended modeling classes at the Susan attended Erie Business and a Masters from Northwestern in which they share with their two cats, “Seventeen” (the magazine) Beauty Center where she majored in Illinois. His degrees brought him into Angel and Annie. Workshop as a young girl. And it’s accounting, which led to her 40-year the banking industry. Susan and Gary are a very active obvious she loves to dance! banking career. Susan has been coming to Florida couple. You’ll see Gary on Monday, Thank you, Susan and Gary, for a Gary’s great-grandparents were since 1972 and Gary since 1980. They Wednesday and Friday at the fitness fun interview. We’ll see you around the born in Sweden. His grandfather came met at a dance. When the band was center “working out” and then selling campus (sometimes on your bicycles). to America and settled in Cheboygan, playing “May I have this dance for the tickets during the Jesters and Theatre Susan says if anyone stops by for Mich., a town of many Swedish rest of my life,” Gary asked Susan to Workshop shows. a visit in Erie, they’ll be served fresh immigrant farmers. German was dance. Gary says it was “a good sign.” Susan is a dancer in these two Amish “apple dapple cake” and coffee. spoken in the homes. Gary’s father They were married March 23, 1985 shows and models for the Entertainment Sounds yummy! didn’t learn to speak English until he in the Lutheran Church of the Palms Committee’s “Sunday-in-the-Park” Answer to question in the entered high school. in Palm Harbor. fashion shows. December issue: A 30-year-old man Growing up, Gary had three They came to On Top of It’s no surprise to learn that Susan wants to wake up married. How about brothers and a sister. He tells me that the World in 1998. They are new studied ballet and ballroom dancing a 40-year-old man? Building decorator lauded Above-normal participation Building Captain Jim Sheppard at recent building activities presided over our meeting held March Thanks to great weather, our 3. Connie McDonald, our treasurer, residents have not been bundled up read the treasurer’s report, which was in their condos huddled in front of accepted. Dues may be paid to Connie; the electric heaters nor have they they remain $10 per year. been hiding in air-conditioned rooms Charley Coffin received a round dreading to venture out into the heat of applause for his efforts in decorating — they have been joyfully attending our the building for the holidays. We did not monthly lunch/dinner events. enter the decorating contest; however, In the past three months, we have we could have given the winners a run had record-breaking attendance at all of the functions, from the potluck for the gold! Our sincere thanks to business meeting, to Kally-K’s where we Charley for a job well done. celebrated Ruth Hickman’s 90th birthday, Since everyone seemed to enjoy this reporter to get some news. to the March dinner at Cheddar’s. the Christmas party at Spoto’s, it was We all want to thank both Jim and I’m thrilled at your interest and your back, don’t let me down for the “Bye- decided it would be held there again this Connie for their many years of dedicated participation. Please keep it up. Bye Birdies” picnic. Elaine and Bob year. Date to be announced. stewardship of our building. That participation did not wane Ellis will once again host the picnic on Our building is due to be painted Bill and Pat Johnson celebrated for the American Gothic Golf Day their patio and in the backyard behind this year. This means that if your car is their 48th Anniversary at Casa Marina held in late March on the 18-hole golf their condo. All residents are welcome. parked in the lot close to the building, Resort in Key West. Missy their cairn course. We were even joined by our Please bring a chair, your beverages, and please be sure that you or someone you terrier vacationed with a family friend next-door neighbors from the Victorian a dish or snack to share. Hamburgers feel comfortable with can move your while Minni Me the kitty enjoyed having building. There were birdies and bogies and hot dogs will be provided. The time car if you cannot be available to do so. home to himself with the sitter . and a good time enjoyed by all. A pizza and date will soon be posted on the If not moved, your car may become Pat said they met as youngsters in party followed at CiCi’s, where there bulletin board; keep an eye on it. color-coordinated with the building! Stone Harbor, N.J. Our congratulations were no winners or losers. Our monthly summer lunches will It was mentioned we might try and warm wishes to Pat and Bill! Now, after patting you all on the probably commence in May. luncheons again if enough interest is If you have any news please drop shown. It would be a fun and a nice way it off at my unit. The coffee or tea to catch up with your neighbors, and for will be on. Watch OTOW-TV Channel 96 Page 70 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

(Duplicate Bridge continued from previous column) Monday, March 5 N/S: Rita Marshall, Jackie Frenette Howard Laufer, Diane Laufer Feb. 1 (PM) E/W: Carl Heymann, Reva Heymann Sergio Pistella...... 2230 Georgia Jensen, Trish Burch Chet Czeczot...... 1670 Wednesday, March 7 Feb. 2 Julie Solfronk...... 3600 N/S: Joan Moore, Pat Van Hise Verna Olson...... 3290 Tom McKee, Marnie Carr Feb. 3 (PM) E/W: Charlie McKague, M.A. Sinnnenberg Sergio Pistella...... 4140 Betty Sagun, Karen Russell Jane Child...... 2790 Feb. 6 Saturday, March 10 Marilyn Miller...... 2150 Bertie Lewis N/S: Adele Schloen, Harry Schloen Nancy Savelle...... 1120 Feb. 14 Feb. 23 Charlie McKague, Marilyn McKague Feb. 6 (PM) 6880 (1st Place)...... Jeanne Sanders 6720 (1st Place)...... Chet Czeczot E/W: Hilda Platte, Grace Meehan Sergio Pistella...... 4130 6630 (2nd Place)...... Eileen Brust Thelma Wishnek, Kay Ralston Chet Czeczot...... 2750 6190 (2nd Place)...... Pat Gilchrist Double Pinochle...... Eileen Brust, Alice Feb. 9 Took All Tricks...... Julie Hofmaster, Monday, March 12 Roland Wigley...... 4360 Dick Gordon Langgath, Bill House, Ann Reed N/S: Diane Laufer, Howard Laufer Bunny Posan...... 3930 Feb. 17 March 1 Bob Zeman, Jana Packer Feb. 10 (PM) 7060 (1st Place)...... Marge Garvey 6660 (1st Place)...... Alice Langgath E/W: Nita Akers, Liz Bohl Sergio Pistella...... 2940 6920 (2nd Place)...... Madelyn Thome 6550 (2nd Place)...... Russ Zurkan Betty Sagun, Hilda Platte Chet Czeczot...... 2450 Double Pinochle...... June Sweeney, Took All Tricks...... Pat Gilghrist, Ann Reed Wednesday, March 14 Feb. 13 Marge Garvey March 7 Regina Dietrich...... 3290 Took All Tricks.... Frank Spero, Dick Gordon 6390 (1st Place)...... Bertie Lewis N/S: Jana Packer, Bob Zeman Nancy Savelle...... 2650 Rita Marshall, Jackie Frenette Feb. 21 6330 (2nd Place)...... Frank Staffieri Feb. 13 (PM) E/W: Liz Bohl, Maxine Swanson Sergio Pistella...... 4890 6950 (1st Place)...... Gene Karlin Took All Tricks .Nancy House, Alma Zurkan Dottie Daly, Mary Ann Sinnenberg Chet Czeczot...... 2390 6600 (2nd Place)...... Chet Czeczot March 15 Feb. 15 (PM) Double Pinochle.....Joan Wolf, Gene Karlin, 5960 (1st Place)...... Gin Upton Saturday, March 17 Sergio Pistella...... 4150 Chet Czeczot 5920 (2nd Place)...... Chet Czeczot N/S: Paul Streigle, Walter Caithness Jane Child...... 2260 Feb. 23 Tom McKee, Marnie Carr Feb. 16 6520 (1st Place)...... Joan Mannarino E/W: Adele Schloen, Harry Schloen Nancy Savelle...... 5280 6470 (2nd Place)...... Diane Marilyn Miller...... 4050 Thelma Wishnek, Kay Ralston Double Pinochle...... Al Lacher, Feb. 17 (PM) Monday, March 19 Joan Mannarino Chet Czeczot...... 4000 N/S: Paul Streigle, Walter Caithness Feb. 28 Sergio Pistella...... 3950 Howard Laufer, Diane Laufer 6710 (1st Place)...... Kay Nelson Feb. 20 E/W: Karen Russell, Bob Zeman Naoma Harper...... 3770 6480 (2nd Place)...... Ann Reed Nancy Savelle...... 2680 Double Pinochle...... Kay Nelson, Betty Sagun, Walter Balderson Feb. 20 (PM) Clayton Hancock, Joyce Harvey Sergio Pistella...... 2780 Round House...... Rose Oshaben Jane Child...... 2150 Took All Tricks...... Kay Nelson, Ruth LeHoy DUPLICATE BRIDGE Feb. 23 Roland Wigley...... 3360 March 2 LESSONS Marilyn Miller...... 3190 7450 (1st Place)...... Peggy Kane 6610 (2nd Place)...... Madelyn Thome Duplicate bridge lessons will resume Feb. 24 (PM) Walter Balderson, Director Took All Tricks...... Jan Jankowski, in November. If you are going to be Sergio Pistella...... 4210 (Top leaders listed for each playdate) Jane Child...... 3210 Frank Spero away for the summer, please make your Wednesday, Feb. 22 Feb. 27 March 7 N/S: Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson reservations before you leave. Call Walter Nancy Savelle...... 2790 7670 (1st Place)...... Bertie Lewis at 727-791-4574. Regina Dietrich...... 2710 6840 (2nd Place)...... Peggy Kane Rita Marshall, Jackie Frenette Feb. 27 (PM) Round House...... Helen Gonzalez, E/W: Marie Hebert, Thelma Jacobson Sergio Pistella...... 4200 Elwyn Legg Charlie McKague, M.A. Sinnenberg Jane Child...... 3110 Feb. 29 (PM) March 8 Saturday, Feb. 25 PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE 6900 (1st Place)...... Elwyn Legg N/S: Walter Caithness, Paul Streigle Virgil Meyer...... 2770 EAST SIDE – Thursdays Sergio Pistella...... 2610 6780 (2nd Place)...... Joyce Harvey Beverly Gibbo, Nita Akers Maxine Murray — Fran Milanec Double Pinochle...... Joyce Harvey E/W: Jerry Sandidge, Joan Sandidge Feb. 16 Winners Julienne Workman, Kay Ralston 1...... Russell Hartley Monday, Feb. 27 2...... Ron Murray N/S: Walter Caithness, Paul Streigle 3...... Arnie Engelbert Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson 4...... Elwyn Legg Feb. 23 Winners Feb. 1 E/W: Georgia Jensen, Lu Erskine 1...... Dick Gordon 3060...... Ann Gerhling Bob Zeman, Jana Packer 2...... Marvin Bruning 2460...... Elsie Toth Wednesday, Feb. 29 3...... Norma Neiland Feb. 8 4...... Kay Nelson 3150...... Fran Peck N/S: Rita Marshall, Jackie Frenette March 1 Winners 2450...... Sherry Tom McKee, Marnie Carr 1...... Marvin Bruning E/W: Hilda Platte, Betty Hayhurst Feb. 15 2...... Fran Milanec 2960...... Sherry Charlie McKague, M.A. Sinnenberg 3...... May Blair 2700...... Ann Gehrling Saturday, March 3 4...... Kay Nelson 2700...... Elsie Toth EUCHRE PLAYERS N/S: Bob Zeman, Jana Packer March 8 Winners Feb. 22 We play at the East Activity Center Nita Akers, Beverly Gibbo 1...... Dick Gordon 2980...... Sherry in the small card room Thursdays from 2...... Ron Murray E/W: Jerry Sandidge, Joan Sandidge 2470...... Muriel Landau 1–4 p.m. Those interested in Euchre 3...... Kay Nelson Feb. 29 Dottie Daly, Mary Ann Sinnenberg 4...... Maxine Murray 1940...... Elsie Toth can call 726-5945. Leave a message with 1580...... Ann Gehrling your phone number. (Continued in next column) ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 71 Live music turned annual Parade was well-represented What a good time we had at the St. meeting into something special Patrick’s Day parade! Our building was fortunate to have three of our residents Thanks to being under the in the parade – Rose Mulhall and Diane weather, your reporter was not able to Cavanaugh with the Irish Club, and write an article last month. This was Nancy Geyer representing Ladies Golf. unfortunate, because there was a lot You all did a great job. to share about Rancho Del Mundo’s annual meeting, held earlier on a Nine of us gals met for lunch at lovely Sunday afternoon in the East Bon Appétit Restaurant on March 6. Activity Center. At least two of the women had never Pizza was the menu with a been there, so they really enjoyed wonderful salad and desserts provided the waterfront venue. by attendees. Then on the 10th, about 20 The most important piece of residents got together for a surprise While they were gone, their tenth business discussed concerned the birthday party for Nancy Geyer. great-grandchild was born, a little girl, need for our building to have a Husband Pete managed to keep Nancy whom they hope to see very soon. with his own golden pipes. They occupied elsewhere while we all sneaked Chairperson. Tony Sulmonte and Mae played all the “oldies but goodies” A lot of the clubs at On Top of in with our gifts. I don’t want to start O’Brien have shared this position for and we soaked it all in. the World will wrap up this season with any ugly rumors, but when I asked Pete many years. Mae has stepped down We can only imagine the planning lunches or picnics in April before the and we are in need of someone to fill if the party was his idea, he said no, that and practice that goes into getting great migration to the North. We always her shoes. Thank you, Mae, for your upon advice by his attorney he knew ready for our annual event. We hope miss our Snowbirds and eagerly await faithful service over the years! he had better do this. Yeah, right! Also, they are willing to come back for an their arrival in the fall. Kudos to the following Wing I hear that Anna and Tommie Myers encore in 2013! Thank you, Sergio Happy Easter to all! Captains: Eleanor Plank, first floor were involved in the conspiracy. We all and company! (Denmark) side; Mae O’Brien and had a fun time. I am wondering if there is anyone Frank Skeith, third floor (Australia), John and Marilyn Jernberg returned out there who would be interested and Cathy Patterson for taking care of from a 10-day cruise to Panama. They in gathering building news for our our Bulletin Boards for all these years. traveled with three other couples, and monthly newspaper. I love writing the Cathy, you are an amazing person! went part-way into the Panama Canal articles, but due to my work schedule I It was music to our ears! Before which Marilyn and John both said am neither inclined nor do I have the and after our business meeting we was very interesting. were serenaded by our wonderful time to gather news. Then they went on to Aruba, Sergio Pistella on accordion, Beverly I’m always available by phone to Cartagena (Columbia), Costa Rica, Schray on keyboard and Bob Peek receive news: 725-9527. Call me. Jamaica and back to Fort Lauderdale. Page 72 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Exciting rescue at sea was unforgettable part of cruise Don and Edna Saville of On Top of the World became the proud great- grandparents on Jan. 27 with the arrival of a bouncing baby girl (7 lbs. 8 oz.). See photo. Congratulations! It appears that our very first cruising experience was a smashing success! The big story was a surprising rescue at sea when our ship, the Norwegian Star, answered an SOS from a sailboat, the Hokulani, registered in Hawaii. It seems the skipper forgot to store a spare generator and his main mast was broken. We picked them up 62 miles west of Cuba (see photo). The Coast Guard had to scuttle his boat afterwards. Some 38 of us spent an enjoyable week at sea. “We visited the Mayan ruins and had lunch with a Mayan family. It The Hokulani being assisted after it became stranded off Cuba. Passengers on the cruise reminded us how extremely fortunate ship mentioned in this column had a “front-row seat” to the rescue activity. we are to be in the U.S.A. with running water and indoor plumbing,” reported karaoke night that it was a fantastic splendid service. So the inevitable is Mary and Ray Connoly. experience to listen to. now happening. Paula tells me “we are “I want to thank the Norwegian Star Don and Edna Saville’s new great- Some of us checked with the planning for the next one.” personnel for the wonderful way they granddaughter, born Jan. 27. Mayans regarding the “end of the Remember our “hump days” on treated my disabled son,” commented like Maxine and Jerry put in some late world” prediction based on the Mayan Wednesdays, folks. Paula reports there Dolly Kemp. hours at the casino. calendar. The calendar ends every was really a good crowd at the Ivory You’ll have to ask for the details Jim Kemp “loved the nice big 50 years, which will be 2012. So, the Mandarin in Dunedin last week. You about what they remembered when shower and enjoyed the company.” Jim Mayans told us this doesn’t necessarily also might think about the best form of imbibing at Senor Frog’s or Carlos and Sandy Ropp had a cook’s tour of mean the end of the world, because they exercising: walking. That’s done with our Charlie’s, and maybe the same goes for Belize and Honduras, when their son- will just come out with a new calendar Bohemian Walkers Club every Monday, the ladies who watched the “Ship-in- in-law showed them around. It seems which they have done every 50 years Wednesday, and Friday morning around Males” a group of entertainers similar he lived there for a number of years in since the beginning of their calendars. 7 o’clock. I tried it twice and found it to the Chippendales. Their story went his past life. So, draw your own conclusions, but they very stimulating, social, and satisfying. something like “what happens on the Many commented favorably on didn’t seem too worried about it. Try it with someone in the club at first. ship stays on the ship,” but I’ve learned their trip to visit and swim with the In summary, all seemed to agree They would be glad to share the exercise there are some pictures. dolphins on Cozumel. on the dining in deluxe restaurants or with you and tell you all about it. You’ll Jim and Paula Schelling made out There was unanimous agreement buffets, the variety of entertainment, be glad you did and benefit from the playing bingo while, I understand, a few from those who participated in the the comforts of the ship, and the experience, I assure you! Residents enjoy activities galore at OTOW Casa Verde has talent! If you six times. Dottie Ott teaches water saw the recent Jesters show, you were aerobics from May until October. entertained by John Kannaly, Linda She has been doing this at OTOW Carter, and Joanne Marick. All of these the past 10 years. stars are residents of Casa Verde. I just had my first child’s book What other talents are there in the published since moving to On Top building? Ray Cooper is a great organist; of the World. The title is “Brenden in fact, he plays at the Salvation Army Plays Soccer.” Church up the road on Belcher. He also Four of our residents: Roy Ott, sings duets at the church with his lovely Mary Dicke, and Jean and Fred Wilson wife Meryln. volunteer every Monday at the West John Mikles played the euphonium Activity Center, where we go each until recently. His wife, Anne, plays the year to renew our activity cards. You piano and organ and she likes to paint Mary Dicke is great at putting craft can see Mary trimming the computer- for her own enjoyment. items together, and Jean Wilson and Jo generated cards as they get ready to be Steven Giddings plays the drums Settle are expert quilters. laminated. She has been there, unless and Jack Smith plays percussion Ed Stefan and Fred Maisolle make she is traveling or ill, since 1981. instruments. His wife Jean has a beautiful jewelry. In fact, Fred teaches a jewelry Lani Trahan, Jane Lee and Jan Jacobs voice and sings with the choir. class on Fridays from 9–12 right here Pat Kiddoo and Peggy French at OTOW. He also plays tennis and volunteer at Mease Dunedin, Morton play the coronet. Peggy also plays the golf most weekdays and bowls two Plant, and Mease Countryside. piano and she was a vocal soloist. Her days a week. Ray Woolsey is also a And Jan Jacobs volunteers five days husband Wally plays the baritone. tennis player. a week at Mease Dunedin Hospital. Barb Sbordon is quite an artist; Paul Zuckerman has a broad Like I said, Casa Verde does she has had her work shown in various background in golf. He has played have talent! galleries in the area. in Scotland 10 times and in Ireland ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 73 Page 74 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

OTOW “Mystery Buildings” Report These Irish residents show their hospitality at the Moor Building This is another in a series of reports from buildings that have not had her every day! Her son is with the Manhattan Police force of a regular OTOW News reporter in a very long time, if ever. Feature writer NYPD; her daughter is a nurse at Montefiore Hospital. Diane Cavanaugh will visit a different “mystery building” regularly and The couple’s condo looks like a “model home” after its report on its activities. renovation. From the tile flooring, custom bath vanity, and By Diane Cavanaugh marble kitchen counters and breakfast bar that Michael crafted. When the project was completed they invited 70 of their “closest If you are looking for “Irish friends and neighbors” for a feast, featuring music by “The Hospitality” and lots of smiles, Danny O’Brien Band.” then visit the home of Michael Ellen enjoys the pools and going to the beach. She models Stack and his lovely partner, a great tan, and has the look of a healthy happy woman, content Ellen. Michael and Ellen both with her life and herself. reign from Ireland, and then Michael enjoys golf and they both love to waltz. settled in New York State. “When Irish Eyes are Smiling,” they always stop at Prior to meeting some 10 the Moor Building! years ago, both were married previously; Ellen having two children and five grandchildren, and Michael having four children and nine grandchildren. The couple moved to our friendly On Top of the World six years ago, but have maintained for 32 years the “Stack’s Lamp Post Hotel and Pub,” in the Catskills. Michael added a driving range in 1997. His children have their own careers, but help on weekends as bartenders and for special occasions. Michael originally started in America as a blacksmith. When an opportunity in construction opened in the Bronx, he signed on working on the Narrow Bridge in Staten Island, the Cross Bronx Expressway, and 55 Water Street. Ellen was a “Domestic Engineer” loving and caring for her children. She obviously did a great job, as her children call Moor Building #59 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 75 Chetnik resident is indeed Seems like nearly everyone is a man of many talents involved in an activity or two In the February issue of the There was a good turnout at the OTOW News, there was an article in Irish parade. Several families either the Fixers Club column about the club’s marched or observed annual Irish secretary, John Koning, who not only is parade: Hazel and Leo Kelly, Eileen an expert carpenter and cabinet maker, and Joe Davidson, Carol and Charles but was a firefighter. He also designed Hersh, Mary and Frank Grealish, and the fixers and Snowbirds web site. Esther and Alan Connin. Some of What is most impressive about this us continued to the parking lot for a multi-gifted man is that he has written complimentary beer and hot dog. 10 children’s stories and has published We all wish Dot Thomas well and four of them. John has credited his miss seeing her around our building. wife Pat as actually the co-author Keeping busy, Helen Morris of his books. continues to crochet, knit, making quilts Nowhere did it mention what by hand and creates ceramics to paint, Donald Eisenhardt, from Ocean especially her favorite fairy with wings. her daughter and son-in-law visiting building the Konings live in. We are very City, N.J., is down to watch the Phillies She shares all of it with her children, daily since they live across the street. proud that they are Chetnik residents. games. His wife Karen is still up in New grandchildren and friends. She favors Judy and Larry Ishida are doing Lil and Murray graced us with Jersey working. mostly fiction writers and still “burns major renovation to fully enjoy the their presence at the February building The McKays have a revolving the telephone wires” especially to her comfort of their home. luncheon at Queen’s. How wonderful door at their condo. In February, Betty’s former home in Massachusetts. daughter visited from Grosse Pointe, Rita and Amy from Connecticut of them to celebrate their 66th wedding Charity begins at home, actually Mich., for a week. She is a school and New York are regular visitors to anniversary with us. We congratulated in our building, where Charles Hersh administrator and also a professional their mom, Shirley Rosenberg. them and wished them many occasionally helps lifting heavy objects more happy years. artist. In early March, Betty’s son and Attending St. Petersburg College, his family visited from Riverview, Mich. for needy neighbors. The Zolkowers said that Leon Sidney Roth submitted poetry Lynette Balogh is studying computers Shortly thereafter, her granddaughter and taking business courses. and Gladys Turner, formerly from and hubby from Greenville, S.C., visited sample to a local library to compete. Chetnik, and also at Mease Manor, for a few days. Let’s keep our fingers crossed Along with my friends, I saw a send their regards to all. Mary Kearney Our building dues are only $10 that he wins. fantastic performance of “Duquesne brought her granddaughter from this year. Cash or a check (made out Gail and Ken Nixon entertained University Tamburitzans” at the Tarpon Orlando to the luncheon as a guest. to Chetnik Bldg Fund) can be given a friend from Canada and visited local Springs Performing Arts Center. With There were 18 of us. to me or Muriel. tourist spots. They, along with Arlene music, songs and dances of Eastern and Herb Rosenberg, as well as Nancy Europe, the Tamburitzans celebrated Swift are seen daily walking their dogs 75 years of performing. and stopping for a friendly chat. Chosen on the basis of outstanding For a number of years, Janet New flags for building; old Hanley has helped raise greyhounds; talent as well as academic achievement, she also volunteers as an usher at each of the 40 student performers Ruth Eckerd Hall. receives a substantial grant-in-aid to ones to be properly retired Aggie Matthews relaxes on her study at Duquesne University toward It is that time of the year again. front porch and waves from afar with a degree. Before some of you fly back to your summer homes, check out your storage area. Make sure your area is identified with your name and apartment number. The worthless items such as jars, cans, coat hangers, old window blinds, and etc. should be disposed of. All of us need to revisit this area and clean up the mess. “Get’r done.” The ladies went to lunch at the Galley in Dunedin on March 8, and the men went to Bob Evans on U.S. 19. All those in attendance should All had a fine time. congratulate each other for having For those who have not noticed, such wonderful friends and neighbors, we have new American flags flying but you know how lucky you are. over the Valencia. Feel proud. The Dottie Love was one of the wind took its toll on the old ones. The models in the Sunday-in-the-Park old flags were taken to our local fire March 11th fashion show. Go, girl. department for proper retirement. It is nice to see the new garbage Our “fly away” pizza party was containers. Thank you, thank you. held at the second floor core March 13. Keep in mind the containers marked Some 50 residents were in attendance. newspapers do not mean cardboard, Pizza was supplied by Country plastic or trash. Also, turn out the Pizza Inn, the Klondike bars from light when you leave the room. Publix. The libation was supplied by Mama sez: I was once married owners’ preference. but now I lease. Page 76 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 77 Building’s St. Pat’s party saw 50 Azoreans in attendance March certainly came in like a lion, Captain Bob outlined coming of community. Thank you Maryann especially throughout the Midwest. activities, adjourned the meeting. Staffieri for another great idea! I am grateful to be living in a more Cookies, coffee and visiting rounded March 29 found a pretty excited gentle area of the nation — at least out the evening. group of Azoreans boarding the bus during March. On March 15 it was time for for the Hard Rock Casino. All were Around here the Irish get pretty serious partying: our Saint Pat’s party loaded with funds for investing in excited in March. All kinds of special with all the trimmings. The Sunrise the many opportunities available at parades, parties and green doodads Room was decked out in green; music the Hard Rock. for sale. Lots of happenings at the and songs were furnished by Steve The casino is so pleased to see Azores, too. Middneta — a great job. Corned beef folks interested in their establishment Early in March some of the and cabbage with all the other fixings that they offer a free bus ride and a little Azores ladies attended the Phi Beta was catered by Marguerites Cafe. seed money to help a fellow get started. Psi fashion show, which gave the There were 50 in attendance All returned at 10 p.m. with stories of R.O.M.E.O.s an excuse to hit the trail minutes of our last meeting and Diane including our resident leprechaun, what almost happened. Better luck for lunch. The guys tried Lucky Dill, but Walter O’Meara. We even saw a few of Eggleston gave the treasurer’s report — next year! a long waiting time discouraged them the more gifted give us a jig — or was both accepted without change. Keep an eye on the bulletin board only momentarily as the alternate plan it the Irish whiskey? A fabulous party Other highlights of the meeting for upcoming events such as the April was put into effect and a great lunch enjoyed by all. included the surprise honoring of BBQ cookout and more adventures enjoyed at Molly Goodheads. The March 19th bag lunch was of the R.O.M.E.O. s. The evening of March 8 was the Dolores Parham for her many years moved from the third floor to the Azores spring business meeting, with service as our Sunshine Lady. She second floor because of repairs. It Ava Smith has done an excellent 38 residents attending. Captain Bob received flowers and a gift card to wound up at Gordon and Jean Fowlie’s job of fleshing out my earlier report of Kelly brought the meeting to order Cheddar’s Restaurant. Carmel Tomich place. Everyone brought their own bag our building’s recent group Caribbean with a quiet time to remember Joe Caso. became our new Sunshine Lady. lunch and drinks — just a nice small cruise on the Carnival Legend. Look for Bob then had Doris O’Meara read the Congratulations to you both. gathering to visit and develop a sense her story and a trip photo next month.

ATTENTION WEST SIDE DRIVERS As you enter on World Parkway and approach Americus Boulevard, Let’s welcome our new remember to come to a complete stop before making your turn. Do not pass a left-turning car on the right, inasmuch as that blocks the other driver’s vision Royal Chateau reporter and could cause an accident. Thanks! Howdy, neighbors! Leane Webb here, and I’m your new On Top of the World newspaper correspondent for Royal Chateau. I’m looking forward to passing all of your exciting contributions on so all your neighbors will know about the interesting things happening in your life. A big thanks to Marilyn Lane for being our reporter for so long. Please place your contributions in the receptacle at the bulletin board in the first floor lobby. Your building committee has been energetically working to make Royal Chateau the and this was no exception. friendliest, busiest place at which you’ve Thanks to Marilyn Lane for ever lived. providing the lovely notebook favors On March 5, Marilyn Lane and to Linda Myers who brought a graciously opened her home to us, and special dessert for each lady attending. we had an election of officers. Co- She made yummy muffins, each baked chairs are Jean Gitlin and Linda Myers; in a pretty white cup with saucer and secretary is Deborah Dlugose; and spoon. Some of the muffins were Eileen Hawk has agreed to continue already eaten even before orders for doing the fine job she’s done for a lunch were taken! number of years as treasurer. (If you March 14 saw many of the haven’t already paid your building dues residents enjoying an early St. Patrick’s for 2012, please stop by Eileens’s and Day dinner at Kally-K’s. Another she’ll gladly accept your money!) luncheon for the ladies was held March Wing captains for the East side 28 at Red Lobster; more about this are Lois Linnett and Mary Fielder. West event next time. Be sure to watch the side captains are Marilyn Lane and this bulletin board for more fun activities in reporter. We also discussed replacing the coming months. the box for outgoing mail and the Happy Easter and Passover to all upcoming painting of the mailboxes of you. See you next month! and package lockers. Ed. Note: The OTOW News thanks On Feb. 29, the ladies gathered at Marilyn Lane for her work as Olive Garden for a Leap Year luncheon. Royal Chateau reporter and wishes They always take such good care of us, her well in the future. Page 78 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

APRIL 1 – 30

1 Sun...... 3:00 PM...... A...... Chorus Holiday Concert CALENDAR KEY 2 Mon...... 11:00 AM...... Starlite...... Snowbird Club Meeting A ...... Auditorium 3 Tues...... 8:00 AM...... L...... AARP Free Tax Service C ...... Card Room 3 Tues...... 5:00 PM...... A...... Ladies18-Hole Golf Rally for the Cure Dinner 3 Tues...... 10:00 AM...... C...... Shriners Meeting CR ...... Craft Room 3 Tues...... 5:00 PM...... S...... Toastmasters –Tampa Bay Women Speakers CL ...... Classroom 4 Wed...... 6:00 PM...... CL1...... Baby Boomers Movie Night (every Wednesday) K ...... Kitchen 4 Wed...... 6:00 PM...... S...... Capistrano Building Meeting L ...... Lecture Room 4 Wed...... 7:30 PM...... A...... Theatre Workshop Meeting R ...... Rainbow Room (W) 5 Thurs...... 8:00 AM...... L...... AARP Free Tax Service S ...... Sunrise Room (W) 5 Thurs...... 9:30 AM...... V’s...... Greyhound Club Portrait Class V ...... Veranda 5 Thurs...... 7:00 PM...... A...... Irish Club Chris Turpin Show 5 Thurs...... 10:00 AM...... C...... Pennsylvania Club Meeting 5 Thurs...... 1:30 PM...... Golden Coin...... Press Association Annual Appreciation Luncheon 6 Fri...... 9:00 AM...... Starlite...... AARP Driving Course 6 Fri...... 1:00 PM...... A...... Good Neighbors Appreciation Tea 6 Fri...... 2:00 PM...... S...... Singles Travel Club Meeting 6 Fri...... 6:30 PM...... CR & K...... The Gamers 7 Sat...... 6:00 PM...... CR...... Lambda Club Game Night 8 Sun...... 7:00 AM...... A...... Easter Sunrise Service 8 Sun...... 12:00 PM...... K...... Lambda Club Easter Brunch 8 Sun...... 2:00 PM...... S...... Siboney Building Easter Potluck 9 Mon...... 8:30 AM...... V’s...... Blood Pressure Screening 9 Mon...... 10:30 AM...... Starlite...... Entertainment Committee Meeting 9 Mon...... 12:30 PM...... CL1...... Family History Group Passover Begins Friday, April 6 9 Mon...... 2:00 PM...... S...... German Interest Group at sundown 10 Tues...... 8:00 AM...... L...... AARP Free Tax Service 11 Wed...... 7:00 PM...... V’s...... Jesters Meeting 11 Wed...... 12:30 PM...... A...... Mens Golf Awards Luncheon 12 Thurs...... 8:00 AM...... L...... AARP Free Tax Service 12 Thurs...... 7:30 PM...... A...... Entertainment Committee Show: Comedy Night with Ted & Pat 12 Thurs...... 9:30 AM...... A...... Good Neighbors Get-Aquainted Coffee 13 Fri...... 1:00 PM...... A1...... Art Guild Meeting 13 Fri...... 7:00 PM...... CR & K...... Lambda Club Meeting 13 Fri...... 5:00 PM...... A...... Pennsylvania Club Appreciation Party 14 Sat...... 8:00 PM...... A...... Entertainment Committee Dance 14 Sat...... 6:00 PM...... CR...... Lambda Club Movie Night 14 Sat...... 6:00 PM...... S...... Rainbow Club Meeting 15 Sun...... 5:00 PM...... K/CR & C...... Cellitti Annual Golf Tournament 15 Sun...... 2:00 PM...... A...... Entertainment Committee: Sunday in the Park Easter Sunday 15 Sun...... 6:00 PM...... Starlite...... Karaoke with Kathy & Lenny (Free) is April 8 16 Mon...... 9:30 AM...... A...... Free Ear & Eye Screening 17 Tues...... 5:00 PM...... K & CR...... Bible Study Potluck 17 Tues...... 1:00 PM...... S...... Stamp Collectors Meeting 17 Tues...... 6:00 PM...... L-Yellow...... Toastmasters – Tampa Bay Women Speakers 18 Wed...... 6:30 PM...... S...... Hoosier Club Game Night 18 Wed...... 6:30 PM...... A...... Italian Club Meeting 18 Wed...... 9:30 AM...... S...... Ladies 18-Hole Golf General Meeting 19 Wed...... 6:00 PM...... V’s...... Baby Boomers Meeting 21 Sat...... 4:00 PM...... S...... Espana Building Picnic (in case of rain) 21 Sat...... 6:00 PM...... CR...... Lambda Club Movie Night 25 Wed...... 6:00 PM...... A...... NY/NJ Club Meeting 25 Wed...... 7:00 PM...... S...... Siboney Building Meeting 26 Thurs...... 2:00 PM...... Starlite...... Democrat Club Meeting Earth Day is 27 Fri...... 6:30 PM...... CR & K...... The Gamers Sunday, April 22 28 Sat...... 8:00 PM...... A ...... Entertainment Committee Dance 28 Sat...... 6:00 PM...... CR...... Lambda Club Movie Night 29 Sun...... 6:00 PM...... Starlite...... Karaoke with Kathy & Lenny (Free) ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 79

MONDAY East Activity Center West Activity Center 2:00...... Butterfly Tai Chi (Level III) 7:00 A.M...... Coffee Corner 8:00 A.M.... West pool closed 8–9 for cleaning 3:00...... Italian Speaking Class 8:00...... Ladies Exercise Class 8:30...... Exercise Class 6:00...... Pinochle 8:00...... Mens & Womens Tennis Doubles 1:00 P.M...... 9-Ball Tournament 6:00...... Ron’s Poker 8:00...... Bonesavers Exercise Class 6:00...... Mahjong 6:00...... Larry’s Poker 8:30...... Entertainment Com. Ticket Sales 6:30...... Canadian Club Game Night WEDNESDAY 9:00...... Polar Bear Club West Activity Center East Activity Center 9:00...... Computer Help 8:00 A.M.... West pool closed 8–9 for cleaning 7:00 A.M...... Coffee Corner 9:00...... Slimnastics 8:30...... Exercise Class 8:00.Ladies Weight & Strength Training Class 10:00...... Aerobics 9:00...... Snowbird Line Dancing 8:00...... Mens & Womens Tennis Doubles 11:30...... Duplicate Bridge 12:30...... Gym closed 12:30–2:30 for cleaning 8:00...... Bonesavers Exercise Class 11:30...... Contract Bridge 1:00 P.M...... 8-Ball Matinee 9:00...... Polar Bear Club 1:00 P.M...... Crafters Group (2nd Monday) 2:00...... Chess Club 9:00...... Sewing Class 1:30...... Butterfly Tai Chi (Beginner) 6:00...... Pinochle 9:00...... Zumba 1:30...... Shuffleboard 6:30...... Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament 2:00...... Butterfly Tai Chi (Level I) 9:00...... Tai Chi 5:00...... Jim R’s Poker 9:00...... Good Neighbors Veterans Project FRIDAY 6:00...... Ron’s Poker 9:00...... Good Neighbors Craft Workshop East Activity Center 6:00...... Contract Bridge 9:00...... Veranda Consignment 7:00 A.M...... Coffee Corner 6:30...... Bingo 9:00...... Computer Help 8:00.Ladies Weight & Strength Training Class 9:00...... Slimnastics West Activity Center 8:00...... Mens & Womens Tennis Doubles 10:00...... Cribbage 8:30 A.M...... Exercise Class 8:00...... Bonesavers Exercise Class 10:00...... Aerobics 9:00...... Photo IDs 9:00...... Jewelry Making & Stone Polishing 11:00...... Tap Dance Class (Beginner) 9:00...... Chess Club 9:00...... Polar Bear Club 11:30...... Tap Dance 10:00...... Mens Exercise Class 9:00...... Ceramics 11:30...... Duplicate Bridge 12:30 P.M..Gym closed 12:30-2:30 for cleaning 9:00...... Pinochle 1:00 P.M...... Painting Pals 12:30...... Mahjong 9:00...... Computer Help 1:00...... 500 Card Game 5:00...... Mahjong 9:00...... Slimnastics 1:00...... Double Deck Pinochle 6:30...... 8-Ball Tournament 10:00...... Hula Hoop Exercise Class 1:30...... Butterfly Tai Chi (Beginner) 12:00 P.M...... Library TUESDAY 2:00...... Butterfly Tai Chi (Level II) 1:00...... Mahjong East Activity Center 5:30...... Lela’s Poker 1:00...... The Music Group 7:00 A.M...... Coffee Corner 5:30...... Pete’s Poker 5:30...... Lela’s Poker 8:00...... Ladies Exercise Class 5:30...... Sheila’s Poker 5:30...... Pete’s Poker 8:00...... Ladies 18-Hole Golf 6:00...... Contract Bridge 6:00...... Larry’s Poker 8:00...... Mens & Womens Tennis Doubles 6:00...... Baby Boomers Movie Night 6:00...... Contract Bridge 9:00...... Jewelry Making & Stone Polishing West Activity Center 7:00...... Hand & Foot Canasta 9:00...... Polar Bear Club 8:30 A.M...... Exercise Class West Activity Center 9:00...... Horseshoes 10:00...... Mens Exercise Class 8:30 A.M...... Exercise Class 9:00...... Caring & Sharing Group 1:00 P.M...... Mahjong 10:00...... Mens Exercise Class 9:00...... Computer Help 6:00...... Don’s Poker 1:00 P.M...... Chess Club 9:00...... Slimnastics 6:30...... Ladies Que’t Billiards Club 6:00...... 5 & 10 Poker 9:30...... Ladies 9-Hole Golf 10:00...... Aerobics THURSDAY 10:00...... Philosophy Club East Activity Center SATURDAY 10:30...... Ballroom Dance Class 7:00 A.M...... Coffee Corner East Activity Center 11:00...... Yoga 8:00...... Ladies Exercise Class 8:00 A.M...... Mens Tennis Doubles 12:00...... Library 8:00...... Mens Tennis Doubles 8:30...... Computer Club Meeting 12:00...... Ceramics 8:30...... Entertainment Com. Ticket Sales 8:30...... Line Dancing 12:30...... Oil Painting Class 9:00...... Jewelry Making & Stone Polishing 11:30...... Duplicate Bridge 1:00 P.M...... Poker 9:00...... Polar Bear Club 12:00 P.M...... Min’s Poker 1:00...... Canasta 9:00...... Computer Help 12:00...... Putting 1:00...... Line Dancing 9:00...... Slimnastics 1:00...... Casual Bridge 1:00...... The Music Group 10:00...... Aerobics 3:00...... Italian Speaking Class 11:00...... Yoga SUNDAY 5:00...... Min’s Poker 12:00 P.M...... Bob B’s Poker East Activity Center 5:30...... Dominos 12:00...... Contract Bridge 4:00 P.M...... Putting 6:00...... Pinochle 12:30...... Euchre 6:00...... Bid Euchre 12:30...... Writers Ink 6:30...... Bob B.’s Poker 1:00...... Drawing Class 6:30...... Tom’s Poker 1:30...... Butterfly Tai Chi (Beginner) 7:00...... Bible Study Club 1:30...... Shuffleboard Page 80 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 81 OTOW BUS COMES DIRECTLY TO YOU!

For reservations, call 799-3417, then press #7 of the voice menu. (Seating is limited. Make reservations 24 hours in advance.)

Note: OTOW bus service is for THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF OTOW residents WITH A VALID ACTIVITY CARD

Tuesday Morning Specials Wednesday Morning Thursday Morning Friday Morning See Posting in Bus Publix (Sunset & Belcher) Publix (Sunset & Belcher) Super Wal-Mart Paradise/West Side...... 9 to 9:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 8 to 8:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 8 to 8:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 8 to 8:20 a.m. East Side...... 9:25 to 9:45 a.m. East Side...... 8:25 to 8:45 a.m. East Side...... 8:25 to 8:45 a.m. East Side...... 8:25 to 8:45 a.m.

Tuesday Afternoon Wednesday Afternoon Thursday Afternoon Friday Afternoon K-Mart & Countryside Mall Publix (Sunset & U.S. 19) Publix (Sunset & U.S. 19) Super Wal-Mart Paradise/West Side... 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. Paradise/West Side...... 11 to 11:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 11 to 11:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 11 to 11:20 a.m. East Side...... 12:55 to 1:15 p.m. East Side...... 11:25 to 11:45 a.m. East Side...... 11:25 to 11:45 a.m. East Side...... 11:25 to 11:45 a.m.

Resident Guidelines for Riding the Bus

• This service is provided to our residents at no charge. • If you create a safety hazard or cause unsafe distractions to the driver, • Thank you, but the driver is prohibited from accepting tips. you will not be permitted on the bus. • Due to limited seating, we cannot accept multi-day reservations. • The bus driver picks up passengers with reservations only. • Reservations are first come, first served, and may only be made 24 hours • You must be able to transfer on your own to ride the bus. in advance. • Medical devices may be restricted due to passenger load. • The reservation phone number is for seat reservations only. Please leave • Eating and drinking on the bus is prohibited. your name, trip request, building and unit number, and phone number. • Shopping bag limits and size restrictions are at the driver’s discretion. • If you live on the second floor of a two-story building, or if your building’s elevator is out of service, the driver will carry your bags to • Shopping time is 90 minutes and begins at the first drop off. your front door. The driver is strictly prohibited from entering your unit. • If space allows, residents with current Activity cards may catch a • The SCA staff takes their directions from SCA management. Please refer one-way ride home on the bus. all questions and concerns to the Service Department. Page 82 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS CLASSIFIED This Classified section is a service to the OTOW community. There is no charge to residents for this service. Items must be priced under $500 and copy must be 20 words or less including phone number (or four column lines). Submitter’s name and building name must be included, but will not be published. If the submitters’s name and building is not included with the ad, it will not be accepted for publication. Please note: We do not accept ads for automobiles, firearms, yard/building sales, apartments for sale or rent, or employment. Ads must be placed in the boxes marked OTOW News in the East and West Activity Centers. Ad deadline is the 15th of the month preceding publication date. Ads received late will be placed in the next available issue. Only one (1) ad per person per month will be accepted.

FOR SALE Queen Anne desk & chair; futon w/ Cell phone (3G smart phone) LG Ally LOST & FOUND Samsung color TV, 23", perfect condition, fold-down end tables & quality mattress; (Verizon) LG-VS740, charger, instruction Lost: 18k gold bracelet, possibly in East with booklet $100. 799-1479 bar stools w/swivels & all-wood backs; book, great condition $75 OBO.724-1235 pool area around mid-March. Reward. Two 24" walnut bar stools, brown seat bowling balls, men’s & women’s w/bags. Lawn bowls & cart, size 4 $25, size 5 with If found, please call 725-2649 covers, like new $100. Barbara 386-5752 386-4525 cart & measuring tape $80; sewing machine Lost: pair of hearing aids on OTOW property, in cabinet $25. 791-0445 Filter Queen Majestic vacuum cleaner, all Vacuum, Hoover “Wind Tunnel” probably on roadway, lost around March 19. accessories & filters, like new, super cheap self-propelled, adjustable levels $75. GPX karaoke party machine sing-a-long If found, please call 796-7585 at $125 OBO. 210-7692 724-0722 system w/dual cassette recorder & 3 mics $75; used Golden Alante rear wheel Beige micro-fiber recliner/lift chair, Christian Dior men’s large raincoat, beige, drive power chair, w/ramp for house excellent condition, new price $500+, sell great condition $20; men’s golf putter $10; access $450. 726-5856 for $100 OBO. 953-3668 straw hat $2; ladies’ golf shoes, Foot Joy Computer chair $10; small pet bed, mesh on Four steel auto wheels, 16", 5 lugs, nitrogen size 7B, 7C, like new $20. 796-7890 metal frame, 7" high $10; picture w/frame, in tires, balanced yearly $500. 726-9789 GPS, Tom-Tom XL-S, works great $40. 39" x 41", garden fountain scene $45. Sofa and love seat, pillow back, muted 475-9770 723-1399 green color, like new, original cost $1,200, New Frigidaire combo fridge/freezer, 4 ft., Portable massage table, brand new condition, sell for $340. 474-2239 stainless w/black trim, excellent condition, $330 value, sell for $110 firm. 386-5929 Hummel figure, girl on fence; Andrew new cost $250, sell for $125. Whirlpool white stacked “Thin Twin” Wyeth hand-painted bowl; old doll house 615-389-1093 washer/dryer, 24"W x 27"D x 71"H $450. & furniture. Call for info. 724-1282 Futon, black metal frame, white cushion 953-8560 Portable washing machine, Kenmore, $80; dog carrier $10. 616-558-4977 good condition. 669-0111 WANTED Men’s right-handed golf clubs #2, 3, 4, Royal Doulton figurines, have 7 in OTOW veteran seeking WWI, WWII, and very good condition, total price $495. 5, 7, 8 plus putter & pitching wedge, all Korean War military items, memorabilia, 724-1756 for $5. 799-1261 relics and curios. Call James 726-4690 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS April 2012 / Page 83 Page 84 / April 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS