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MCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Assembly Committee Anthony Sawyer, Esq., President Sarasota County Executive Director of Emergency Bob Friedlander, Vice President Ginny Coveney, Treasurer Services addresses Assembly Bill Hoegel, Secretary By Claire Coyle—Chairperson Dr. Bill Grubb Jerry Hilmes We were honored to have All Meadows residents are Joy Howes Michael Suarez, Executive Director invited to share in a bit of holiday Jo Evans of Sarasota County Emergency cheer at the Annual Meadows Paul Mercier Services as our guest speaker at Christmas Party on Friday, COMMITTEES the November 16 meeting of the December 9 at 7:00 pm. Bob Assembly of Property Owners Assembly of Property Owners. Moffitt will provide the music for Claire Coyle, Chairperson His overview of the fire, rescue, the evening, and you can count Anthony Sawyer, Esq., Liaison and other emergency management on having a chance to sing a few Budget and Finance procedures was very informative to Christmas favorites. Come on out Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairperson our audience. and meet your neighbors for an Bob Friedlander, Liaison MCA Budget and Finance evening of food and fun. Community Activities Committee Chairperson Jerry The Ginny Coveney, Chairperson Schwarzkopf also presented the Meadows Assembly meets again Emergency Preparedness 2012-2013 MCA budget to the Christmas Party January 18, 2012 Dr. Harry Shannon, Chairperson assembled delegates. Benderson Development Dr. Bill Grubb, Liaison Be sure to join the Assembly in December 9 UPDATE Maintenance welcoming in the Holidays at… 7:00 pm All invited to stay for coffee, refreshments, and Bob Friedlander, Cochairperson conversation after the meeting Jo Evans, Cochairperson Memorial Garden John Spillane, Chairperson Restrictions Bill Hoegel, Chairperson Jerry Hilmes, Liaison Safety John Spillane, Chairperson Joy Howes, Liaison Governmental Affairs/Special Projects Anthony Sawyer, Esq., Special Advisor

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We were lucky… No residents were in sight, and there was no vehicular traffic again! other than our tour bus. As we As we all know, the hurricane approached a large intersection, the season runs from June 1 to tour bus driver/guide stopped the November 30. By the time you bus in the middle of the intersection read this article, the 2011 hurricane and said “Please look to your left,” season will be over, and we were which we did. And at the end of lucky once again. Another year that a street, there was a rebuilt levy without a hurricane experience. wall. The bus driver said that part Are we lucky or what? However, of the levy had breached, flooding a cautionary tale is that Mother that entire area. To myself I said, Nature does not have a calendar, “Please get us out of here.” and, thus, does not observe the To make a long story short, the June 1 to November 30 routine. In devastation caused by Hurricane fact, there have been hurricanes Katrina was something to behold. in Florida that occurred after As you may recall, Hurricane November 30. The moral of the Katrina occurred in 2005. It was story is that we should not count the costliest disaster and one of the eggs until the chicken does its the five deadliest hurricanes in “Old Fashioned Service” work. the history of the United States. I would like to write about Approximately 1,836 people died, Experienced Rental and Sales Specialists luck and preparation when and the property damage was in the who KNOW The Meadows! addressing the issue of hurricanes. vicinity of 81 billion dollars. Seasonal and Annual rentals available. For personal Al Capone once reportedly I know that some of the service, call the experts you already know… stated “It is good to have a good elements in New Orleans that argument, but to have a good Betty Ann Sullivan, Peg Schmitt, contributed to devastation are argument and a gun is even better.” not necessarily present in our and Shirley Cuddy As it applies to our case, it is good immediate area—for example, Lake You know where we are … to be lucky, but it is much better to Pontchartrain, a canal system, and be lucky and well-prepared. New Orleans geographics below Look for the car! sea level—however, that should be Realty Services Inc • 3590 17th St (corner of Beneva) Hurricane Katrina is no solace to us. a reminder that luck is While we cannot prevent 941-954-4443 hurricanes, tornadoes, severe not enough flooding, and so forth, all of us can A couple years ago, I took a diminish the effects by preparing vacation to New Orleans and one for those events… and now is the of the side trips was to the Lower time to do it. Ninth Ward. The Lower Ninth Ward To this extent, you may wish refers to a portion of the Ninth to join The Meadows Community Ward voting precinct. In any case, Association Emergency we observed total devastation of Preparedness Committee as well Numbers several neighborhoods because of as read several of the available ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 flooding that resulted from breaches brochures and other materials. For ANGELIC TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 378-2232 in the levies. your safety and that of your loved ANNIE’S CAFE & DELI 371-3354 The houses that had been ones, please do. EDWARD JONES 371-4137 flooded were now rotting and HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUS, INC. 376-6762 severely tilting because of the rot. Happy Holidays KOBERNICK HOUSE/ANCHIN PAVILION 377-0781 Many houses had been destroyed, to All! LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 388-7109 and we could only see the MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 foundation slabs. MEADOWORD 377-2300 MEADOWS BARBER SHOP 377-0165 MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 Submission Deadlines for the JANUARY issue: THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Editor HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 • New and revised display ads are due on MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 • Camera-ready display ads are due on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 • Articles and columns are due on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-9135 • Letters to the Editor are due on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, in INC. The 371-3494 Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk SALON FRANCISCO 724-0912 • Classifieds are due on FRIDAY. DECEMBER 9 SUNTRUST BANK 342-7210 For more information, call 377-2300 TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 VIP TRAVELMeadows 377-0017 4 The Meadoword • December 2011

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

Activity increases Court Restaurant was again reported When the Meadows Safety It’s all about prevention, and we missing. The cart is usually left Committee reviews incident reports try to keep you informed in the best During the month of October outside with the key removed, but for The Meadows each month, it looks ways to protect yourself. Please take there were 53 reported incidents, 19 someone used another key to start it. for ways to prevent these crimes from a minute to think about that and lock more than in September. There were 4 It was found nearby on the cart path occurring in the first place. When your car doors, especially overnight. incident-free days. behind the restaurant with a cooler auto burglaries are down, it’s because Keep your garage doors down, even in The Safety Patrol issued 72 of beer, which was removed from the more residents are locking car doors. the daytime. And, lock and secure your citations for various violations such hospitality cart and left on the golf When home burglaries are down, more sliding glass doors whenever you are as illegally parked vehicles, garbage course. The perpetrator was apparently residents are locking sliders, screen not home. violations, and open garage doors. frightened off or was planning to return doors, garage doors, and windows. Open garage doors present open later for the beer. The Sheriff’s Office invitation responded to file a report and process the cart for fingerprints. There is a On Monday, October 3, a resident listed suspect named by the restaurant’s Good safety tips to help of Marshfield Lane, reported that night manager. brighten your holidays! someone took a bicycle from his Burglar attempts to cut hole in garage on Sunday. The complainant window to enter home said he left his garage door open while to trees, the house, walls, fences, or he moved items from his car into the On Sunday, October 9, a resident other firm support to protect them house. of Greencroft Road reported that from wind damage. On Monday, October 17, a resident someone damaged a screen and • Use no more than three of Willow Links reported that someone window on his home, but did not gain standard-size sets of lights per single stole his 26-inch men’s bicycle entry into the residence. It appeared extension cord, unless you are using sometime on Sunday about 5:30 pm. that the perpetrator attempted to cut a the new lights that specify more It was stored outside and not locked at circle out of the window with a glass strands per cord. the time. cutter. • Most exterior extension cords have three-prong (grounded) male On Monday, October 17, a resident Workmen suspected of stealing jewelry of Marshfield Road reported that his and female plugs. Do not use any bicycle was stolen from his garage, left On Wednesday, October 26, a cord if the grounding leg has been open throughout the day on Sunday. resident of Highlands Bridge Road removed or damaged. • Place extension cords against the Purse stolen in a lightening-quick crime reported he was having some work Even in the midst of holiday wall to avoid tripping hazards. of opportunity done on his cabinets, and that at some point, his wife discovered she was celebrating, safety should come first. • Never try to force a three-prong On Wednesday, October 5, a missing some jewelry from an area No matter what your decorating male plug into a two-prong extension resident of Glebe Farm Close reported where the work was being done. The style—be sure to keep it safe, cord or wall outlet. To properly that someone stole her purse from victim confronted one of the workmen particularly when you choose adapt a three-prong cord to a two- her unlocked SUV, parked in front concerning the items. According to the outdoor lighting. prong outlet, use a UL-approved of her new condo. The victim said victim, the man left abruptly thereafter. Do you place a tree on your patio? adapter plug with an attached ground she left the SUV unattended with the The Sheriff’s Office responded to file a wire. Be sure that the ground wire rear hatch open for just a few minutes report, most likely listing the workman • If you place a Christmas tree on is connected to a proper ground while she unloaded. The purse was in question as a suspect. a patio near an outdoor kitchen or on source, such as a cold water pipe a pool deck, use the same guidelines or a grounding rod driven into the lying on the passenger side floor of Truck crashes into 17th Street you use inside the home. ground. the SUV. According to the victim and entrance wall her husband, the perpetrator had to be • Place the tree away from Step up to the occasion in close proximity to enter the vehicle On Friday, October 28, at 9:45 barbecue grills and other heat that quickly. There is a suspect and am, a lawn maintenance truck collided sources. • Always use the proper step stool the Sheriff’s Office responded to file a with the east concrete wing wall at • Don’t block doorways. or ladder to reach high places! report. the entrance to The Meadows on • Be sure to use guy-wires to A few other good tips… secure a large tree to a fence or Unlocked cars result in missing gear Longmeadow and 17th Street. The driver told the responding Safety ceiling. • Turn off tree lights and other On Monday, October 10, a resident Officer that his brakes failed, causing Are lights in good working order? decorations (inside the home and from Woodland Grove reported that him to crash. The Sheriff’s Office out!) when you go to bed or leave the sometime overnight on Sunday, responded and filed a traffic crash • Use only lights that were tested house. Lights could short and start a someone entered his two unlocked cars report. by an independent laboratory, like fire. Underwriters Laboratories. • Never use electric lights on and took a gym bag and a couple of It’s all about prevention! headsets. • Check each set of lights, new or a metallic Christmas tree. The old, for broken or cracked sockets, tree could become charged with Walkie-talkies walk off from unsecured You can see that we had a sharp frayed or bare wires, or loose electricity from faulty lights, and any area of Meadows Country Club increase in overall activity during the month of October, including some connections. person touching a branch could be On Friday, October 7, the manager serious incidents. You may think if • Discard damaged sets and electrocuted. of the Tennis Club reported that two someone loses a bicycle from a theft, purchase new. It’s not worth the • If you use outdoor spotlights, walkie-talkies were taken from an it’s not that big a deal. But, it is if a risk to your home to use damaged place them above or beside the tree. unsecured maintenance area. The thief enters your garage to take it. Christmas lights and Christmas Never fasten the lights to the tree. Sheriff’s Office filed a report. Bicycles taken from the open garages lights aren’t that expensive! Happy and Safe Holiday TMCC golf cart drives off—again are considered burglaries, and if a thief Is your lighting securely fastened wishes from your Safety is brazen enough to enter your garage, and properly installed? Committee On Sunday, October 16, the it’s not much of a stretch for him to maintenance golf cart at the Center enter the rest of your home. • Fasten outdoor lights securely The Meadoword • December 2011 5 October 24–November 21—0.620 inches (Year-to-November 22—53.25 inches) What’s Happening? Happy Holidays to all! By Len Smally—MCA Manager

Curb appeal? and two 11-foot lanes. Longmeadow addresses on our curbs on an MCA has 12-foot lanes and for drainage street. Apparently, he had convinced The total property value of The Most of our 17 miles of streets purposes, can have only minimal one owner that this was required by the Highlands—about $85,000,000—is have what are called “Miami Curbs” curbing. Windsor Park has a narrower fire department. NOT TRUE! There 16.82% of the value of all of The on both sides of the street. Most people lane width and flat 1-foot wide curbs. are requirements that each house be Meadows. Once that is calculated, would commonly call them gutters. In all cases, these streets are within clearly marked with an address, but not we know that we need to raise that They are very common in many parts 50- or 60-foot-wide right-of-ways that that the curbs must be marked. Several percentage (16.82) of our budget from of Florida. belong to The MCA. neighbors had possibly seen the work The Highlands. That number is divided The streets, generally 26-feet wide, About ten years ago, a “contractor” and asked this (probably uninsured) equally among the 387 Highlands unit consist of these 2-foot wide curbs was found to be painting home man to do their addresses on the curb. owners, as Taylor Woodrow wrote the Or, he may have solicited them or documents. Last year the value was Stunning, Custom, perhaps just did the work and asked about $91,000,000. The assessment for Luxuriously Appointed… them for payment. Highlands owners will be almost the For changes to the appearance of same as last year, about $735. your property, including the parts that There are some who may question are in the right-of-way, you must file the increase in assessments, given an application for approval. Please do there was a drop in property values. not paint our curbs at all—that means Remember that during the property no solid colors, no addresses, no boom, all Meadows owners benefited flowers, and no stripes. Thanks! from the extreme increases in values, 4605 Windsor Park which kept our millage to a minimum. Call for a private showing! Assessment comparisons Most importantly, our budget has not With an ideal and luxuriously appointed Florida gone up for 2012, and the amount we fl oor plan surrounded by park-like vistas, you’ll The annual assessments for need to operate and fund our reserves enjoy its serene ambiance and seamless indoor all properties in The Meadows are is up only 17% from 1998. Other and outdoor living every day ...... $775K determined by multiplying a millage associations’ fees have risen much times each property value (the millage more during that time. Top 1% Sarasota Realtors calculation will be explained later). The method of calculating the millage FOR SALE IN THE HIGHLANDS Scams abound 4605 Windsor Park—Stunning Custom Home, Luxurious Renovation ...... $775K is specified in our documents. 3356 Hadfi eld Greene—Spotless, Updated Villa with Golf Views ...... $275K Each year around November, the There have been several attempted MCA receives a copy of the tax rolls scams, and one successful one, FOR SALE ELSEWHERE Ritz Carlton Residences—Live the Essence of Luxury ...... $1.099M for The Meadows. Each year by early recently. Please don’t let any strangers Lakewood Ranch—Luxurious Country Club Home ...... PENDING December, we know what our budget into your home, don’t give them Meadows—Sheffi eld Greene Model-like End-unit Golf & Lake Views ...... SOLD will be for the coming fiscal year— money no matter what the sad story March 1 to February 28 (February 29 may be, and don’t accompany anyone FERNANDO VITERI • Realtor/Resident in 2012). you don’t know to get help. Call the We use the total assessed value Meadows Safety Patrol, 804-0084, or 941.400.7676 • Free MLS access at: [email protected] (from Sarasota County) of all of the 911 if there is an emergency, and you properties in The Meadows—about will help to lessen the frequency of Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Indep. Owned & Operated $506,000,000—and the amount needed these incidents. for our proposed budget to calculate a millage. The proposed budget divided Impact of by the total property value equals the development means millage. When our total value drops, the displaced wildlife millage is higher, which happened With the development of North again this year; the value of all Cattlemen Road, Benderson Park, properties in The Meadows is down and The University Towne Centre, 6.5%. So, even though our budget will there is some chance that we will see be slightly less, our millage will be some wild animals coming into The higher and increase from about 3 mills Meadows. Development frequently to 3.34 mills. displaces wildlife, and the animals For example, if a levy is applied have to look for new homes. to a house valued at $200,000, the Unlike many developments, there MCA assessment would be $600. is not much clearing being done for all Assume the value of that property three of these projects. The University drops to $180,000; to meet the MCA Towne Centre site has been cleared budget requirements, the millage must for years; the park development is increase to 3.34 mils, so the assessment mostly in and around the lake, which is on that property would be $601. already cleared; and North Cattlemen Assuming the property was Road is being constructed where there previously valued at $400,000; a levy is already a dirt road east of the lake of 3 mils meant an assessment of and between the north and south lakes. $1,200. If the property were valued at Nevertheless, should you $350,000 this year, the levy would be encounter alligators, raccoons, otters, 3.34 mils and the assessment $1,169. foxes, possums, armadillos, birds, or A property valued at $100,000 tortoises, just leave them alone. Please last year at 3 mils would be $300. call Meadows Safety Patrol if these Assuming the value is only $94,000 animals are a threat to anyone or if at 3.34 mils, the assessment amount they don’t seem to have a good, safe, would be $314.00. out-of-the way place to live. 6 The Meadoword • December 2011 Emergency Prep Committee Season ends without incident By Harry Shannon, M.D.—Chairperson 4452 Weybridge—Second fl oor, end unit, higher The hurricane season that things, not just hurricanes, ceiling. Turnkey furnished. Attractive tile, glassed-in is over! Yes, but… happen. We must be ready for other lanai. Everything is ready for you. $150,000 emergencies as well. 5680 Pipers Waite—2352 Sq.Ft. Beautiful, small By the time you read this, Bear in mind that our peak lake view, 2-car garage. A total remodeled home, hopefully we will have made it tornado season is approaching with lots of tile, fi replace, and much more to through another storm season and now would be a good time to enjoy. $319,900 without incident. We have been obtain a NOAA weather radio and extraordinarily lucky this year. learn how to program it for our When we compare ourselves to area. Matt Sullivan the people of the northeast, who It is also a good time to plant a Have a property to list? Do it suffered through the floods of Irene seed in the minds of our seasonal and the record-breaking snows residents to remind them when NOW and avoid the CHRISTMAS RUSH! of October and associated power they pack to return north next year, Give me a call • outages, we have cause for relief to remember to remove all the 223-9637 and thanksgiving. No one wants objects from their yards, porches, to wish ill for others; some of our and patios that could become “un- seasonal residents and some of guided” missiles aimed at us in the “MY RESULTS our families have been affected event of a storm! by these and other events and our I want to thank all the WILL MOVE YOU” hearts go out to them, but at least Volunteers of the Emergency Prep VILLAGE LAKE—Condo beautifully furnished we didn’t have any real problems Committee. They have done a good with new laminated wood floors. Rented Jan, Feb, and March. New owner will receive rent income. here. job this year with their attendance Great investment!!—$129,000 Tom Dean That said, as I write this, I at meetings and drills. Accordingly, Realtor since 1990 BRIARFIELD VILLA—Mediterranean Charm Meadows resident note that we (the Earth) were we are going to take the month in this beautiful 2BR/2B villa, remodeled. since 1985 just missed by an asteroid and of December off and enjoy the kitchen, lovely faux painted walls. Detached Selected as a 2011 Five Star Real Estate that Tropical Storm Sean may hit holidays. Our next meeting will be garage—$113,900 Agent for providing Bermuda and a Bering Sea storm Tuesday, January 10, l:30 pm, at exceptional service Meadows Real Estate Services, Inc. and overall satisfaction is heading for Nome, Alaska. the MCA. Please come by if you by clients, peers, and 941-928-2848 (cell) • [email protected] industry experts. Not wanting to cry wolf all the would like to join us. We always www.tomdeanrealtor.com • www.meadowsrealestateservices.com time, I think we must realize need committed volunteers! The Meadoword • December 2011 7 Restrictions Architectural Review Sarasota County’s “Top Ten”— Approved Applications trees to avoid in landscaping Address Request By Bill Hoegel—Chairperson TMCC Exterior Maintenance TMCC Exterior Maintenance The Forestry Division of plant, or sell because of their Somerset Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance Sarasota County has made disruptive effects on native 4939 Waterbridge Down Exterior Maintenance available a list of trees to avoid ecosystems: Australian Pine, 4883 Marshfield Road Exterior Maintenance in home landscapes and six trees Brazilian Pepper, Carrotwood, 4883 Marshfield Road Exterior Maintenance that are illegal to plant in Sarasota Chinaberry, Chinese Tallow, and Highland Park Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance County. Melalueca. 5259 Everwood Run Exterior Maintenance We make this list available as Sarasota County and The 3421 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance a guide for homeowners to take Meadows have taken out many 3421 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance into consideration when they plant Brazilian Pepper plants over 4803 Marshfield Road Exterior Maintenance new trees (see boxed information the past several years. We will 4803 Marshfield Road Exterior Maintenance below). These trees can be planted continue to remove these plants 4357 Highland Oaks Circle Exterior Maintenance as long as they meet the Deed and other illegal plants in the 4574 Highland Oaks Circle Exterior Maintenance Restrictions that apply to the area future. 3101 Heatherwood Lane Exterior Maintenance being planted. If you have questions or 4259 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance The Meadows Restrictions concerns, please contact MCA Chambery Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance Committee will continue to need Operation Services Administrator 3008 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance a good reason for a homeowner of Mark Schaefer at 377-2300. 3428 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance one of these trees to remove it. Thanks for your cooperation. 4536 Glebe Farm Road Exterior Maintenance Please note that the following 4769 Ringwood Meadow Exterior Maintenance species are illegal to propagate, Have a great holiday season! 4769 Ringwood Meadow Exterior Maintenance 4357 Highland Oaks Circle Exterior Maintenance 3774 Surrey Lane Exterior Maintenance 3421 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance Top Ten Trees to Avoid 4779 Harvest Bend Exterior Maintenance 4625 Glebe Farm Road S Exterior Maintenance in Home Landscapes 4927 Waterbridge Down Exterior Maintenance Common Name (Genus/Species) 4541 Windsor Park Exterior Maintenance 4915 Rutland Gate Exterior Maintenance Ear Tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum)—huge, brittle, bad 4779 Harvest Bend Exterior Maintenance structure, girdling roots, messy. Exterior Maintenance 4915 Rutland Gate Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Albizia lebbeck)—Brittle, invasive, forget it. Springlake Condominium Assoc. Exterior Maintenance 4825 Waterbridge Down Exterior Maintenance Ficus/Banyon (Ficus sp.; Except Ficus aurea)—Big, brittle, high mainte- 5302 Myrtlewood Exterior Maintenance nance, cold-sensitive, prone to wind throw, need lots of room. Exterior Maintenance 4832 Greencroft Road Orchid Tree (Bauhinia sp)—Cold damage, litter, seed sprouts, looks good Exterior Maintenance 4872 Greywood Lane three weeks of the year. 5425 Downham Meadow Exterior Maintenance 4649 Arborfield Road Exterior Maintenance Indian Rosewood (Dalbergria sissoo)—Large, fast-growing, over-planted, 4208 Highlands Bridge Road Exterior Maintenance poor structure; freeze leads to decay. Exterior Maintenance 4208 Highlands Bridge Road Silk Oak (Grevillea robusta)—Large, poorly structured tree. Over-used in this area. Always has problems. Okay when young; really bad as it ages. Queen Palm (Syagrus romanoffiana)—Very high maintenance, unrewarding palm; short-lived; hard to keep healthy. Call Marilyn Maleckas Washingtonia Palm (Washingtonia robusta)—Nice when small; looks like a Meadows Realtor—Meadows Resident telephone pole when mature. Plant Sabals instead. Cell: 941-400-2081 Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaraia excelsa)—Good houseplant; bad tree. Jacaranda (Jacaranda acutifolia)—Poor structure due to poor quality nursery stock; too large for most yards; very week and brittle. Illegal Trees These species are illegal to propagate, plant, or sell because of their disruptive effects on native ecosystems—Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper, Carrotwood, Chinaberry, Chi- nese Tallow, Melalueca. Information provided by the Sarasota County Forestry Division

NEW LISTING—4939 TAYWATER DELL—$239,900 M C Landscaping Service A3951840—Beautifully maintained and updated home awaits a discriminating buyer. Landscape Division This open, split plan Ranch home sits on a quarter acre of lushly landscaped grounds. – Complete landscaping With 3 large bedrooms and 2 updated baths; the home has a bonus room used as an – Plant and shrub installation and maintenance office with built-in storage. The kitchen has been remodeled and numerous upgrades include a newer roof, A/C, hurricane shutters, large pool, spa and lanai, paver – Palm and tree maintenance & • Free Estimates driveway, and much more. Nothing more to do but MOVE IN! trimming • References – Mulch, stone and borders • Year Round or – Hand weeding Meadows Real Estate Services One Time 5027 Ringwood Meadow “Big or Small –We Do It All” Sarasota, FL 34235 20% Discount Mike Corrigan/Landscape Division on Final Estimate 351-1581 email: [email protected] 8 The Meadoword • December 2011 Lifelong Learning Summary of Academy offers free MCA Annual “sample” classes The Lifelong Learning Academy Audit (LLA) at USF Sarasota-Manatee By Len Smally—Manager will offer a full day of free “sample” courses on December 14 from 9:00 am The Annual Audit for to 3:00 pm, open to anyone interested The Meadows Community in learning more about the academy or Association for year ending the courses offered. February 28, 2011, has been LLA offers non-credit, university- completed, reviewed by the level courses. The winter session starts MCA Board, and accepted. January 9. The only prerequisite is a The summary is as follows: desire to learn and share experiences. For more information about LLA Total Revenues...... $1,687,869 or the event, call 359-4296. Total Expenses...... $1,578,669 Replacement Fund Balance...... $1,373,472 Highland Park Capital Fund Balance (Including MCA Oakley Greene Building)...... $1,507,707 Pipers Waite Statements (summarized) by Largest Villas in CPAs: The Meadows The financial statements have been prepared using the fund method of accounting on the accrual basis. Income tax expense for the year was $8894. There was no risk of uninsured cash. The MCA’s windstorm policy has a 5% deductible Don Maag clause. Based on the value of the MCA building, the MCA would Call 941.266.7292 be responsible for $61,700. www.floridamoves.com/don.maag The Meadoword • December 2011 9 Up Waterbridge Down It was a quiet, but active summer… By Carol Bogdasarian

The street lost three residents; but have not seen them yet. Michael Del Valle died on July 30, Amy Petz is back from her leaving his wife Donna. Jack Stone summer place in North Carolina. died August 8, leaving wife Kathy She had a very special birthday on Living and Selling in and son Jack and other children not November 11. Her daughter had a living on the street. Ernie Allard died party for her at University Park, where The since October 5, leaving wife Marion. We her daughter lives. Many Happy Meadows 1980 extend our condolences to all these Returns, Amy. 5620 Sheffi eld Greene—2bd/2ba, 2 enclosed lanais, breakfast families. During the summer, both Marty area, separate laundry room, lots of tile, 1-car attached garage. Ruth and Carl Hansen put their Adams and I did some lecturing at the On the golf course. Shows like a model! $157,500 house on the market because of Carl’s Lifelong Learning Academy at USF. 3014 Rosemead in Muirfi eld Heath—3bd/2ba (3rd bd. has declining health. We will miss them. Marty taught Jazz Appreciation, and I built-in shelves and desk for multiple use). Large breakfast area, nicely tiled, covered and screened lanai overlooks lush Nelson and Cheryl Lateer moved gave a series on Climate Science and landscaping, paver brick driveway and entrance. Community into the Feuerbach house. I hope History. The research and planning Pool. Move-in condition! $232,500 they’ll find good friends and neighbors were fun for both of us, and I feel that 4562 Kingsmere—Spectacular 2bd./2ba. 1-car garage, end here and decide to stay with us. these programs are a great resource unit, lots of tile,wood fl oors in bedrooms, many fans,newer Four of us got new roofs during for the entire community. Marty has a/c, few steps to community pool, furnished, all this in the summer. I started the trend and was also been asked to teach at SCTI, Meadows Country Club. Just walk in and enjoy a great life Jerry Carstens style. $150,000 followed by and the (the technical college on Beneva and Janet Andrews Davises. The last, so far, were the Proctor Roads) this winter. 5338 Charmes (Chambery) REALTOR® EMERITUS —2bd./2ba. 2-car garage, enclosed lanai. Gated court yard entry. Spectacular view of Lake and Sawyers. It seems that all our houses Duch Adams opened her 941-377-2034 (Landline) Golf Course. Must see! $189,900. were built about the same time and all beautifully decorated home for two 941-266-1683 (Cell) are in need of refurbishment for the days as part of the Designer Showcase [email protected] I will help you determine the best pricing strategy for your home. next 20 years or so. tour of homes in October. About 500 Looking forward to meeting with you. During the fall, I saw Bobbi Dean people took the tour and raised $4500 with one of her grandsons having for Habitat for Humanity through their a meeting with three sand cranes efforts. along the side of the road while I I had the wonderful experience at was driving. The grandson was quite a family reunion with all four of my excited to be so close to the big birds, children, held at my oldest son’s house but the birds behaved with great in Massachusetts. It was especially dignity and calm. I wish I could have great to have all of us in one house watched the scene longer. for several days. I did NOT go on the Many of our snowbirds are back. mountain climbing expedition, but Pauline and Mort Shea returned thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the very early in the morning in October. time together. And, I got to eat lobster Fortunately, they were not affected in its proper place—New England. much by the extensive floods in There’s nothing like it. Vermont, although they live not too far Best wishes for wonderful from the floods. The greatest problem holidays to all on our street with was losing so many bridges and finding happiness for all the families and new routes across the many streams. good health for everyone! I saw lights on at the Dunnigans, 10 The Meadoword • December 2011 The Scene From Chatsworth Greene Another Year of Wonderful Memories As seen by Ginny Cardozo and Jane Jassin Although our “Welcome Back Ann, who joined them for a few days Pool Party” was a November event, in Hawaii, is beyond happy since we’re still talking about it and what fun they will live in the Chicago area and it was to catch up with our returning visiting will be a lot easier. snowbirds and to meet new neighbors. Speaking of Chicago, that’s where The weather was wonderful, the Jane Jassin spent her Thanksgiving laughter was merry, and there were the with her family, surrounded by the usual delicious snacks. Jane suggests warmth of their love, never noticing they were good enough to be on that the cold, windy weather. Grandson TV show, “The Chew”! Be sure to save Ben just returned from a semester January 23 for our “Potluck Supper”; in Sydney, Australia; the stories of watch the bulletin board for details his time there made for interesting from Kathy McCaffrey. conversation. Jane, a faithful swimmer The Dammiccis cruised the in Florida, managed a day in the pool Caribbean together in October, up there where her daughter-in-law enjoying a relaxing break from all teaches water aerobics. their other activities. Mae Miller Via Viteri continues to make went on a Thanksgiving cruise in the positive marks at Rollins College, same area, following up her October where she is in her junior year. Always tour to Portugal and Spain, where she an excellent student, she has already went to Lisbon, Pamploma (where the served as president of her sorority bulls run, tho’ not during her visit), there and is now being inducted into Barcelona, and Madrid. You might two honor societies as well! Omicron wonder if she and “Ronnie” Parrish Delta Kappa and The National Society will win our Travelers-of-the-Year of Leadership and Success recognize Award, aye? “Ronnie” returned from the academic accomplishments and a South American cruise that included leadership potential of its inductees. Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, but no She is weighing a third nomination carriage rides, thank goodness. from Sigma Alpha Pi. Clearly they are Ann Gorey has already begun looking for exceptional members and celebrating. Her daughter and family they are certainly finding that in Via— are returning from Australia, where plus, she’s pretty and always smiling. they have lived for several years. Congrats from all of us, Via!

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Delightful December By Jane Jassin December is the last month of the year, bringing with it times of good cheer, When many special days in December fall, whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, there’s a holiday for all.

Time to reflect on the traditions of the past, and also wondering how 2011 went so fast. There are candles to light and trees to decorate so bright. They all make for a festive, wonderful sight.

There will be dreidels spinning and church bells ringing, plus many choirs entertaining us with singing. There will be presents to buy and wrap just so, and if you want to be kissed stand under the mistletoe!

Time to say “Good-bye” to 2011 and “Hello” to 2012 when the ball falls in Times Square, When everyone shouts “Happy New Year” without a care. May the New Year bring you good health, happiness, and a peaceful, worldwide scene. With all our good wishes from your neighbors at Chatsworth Greene.

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Celebrating the holidays are here and welcome them to the neighborhood. The ancient Romans celebrated Elsewhere in the news Saturnalia, their winter festival, and the tradition continues today with In what may have been a record Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. turnout, Scarborough’s annual party Whether or not a person is religious, to welcome back our snow birds, THE MEADOWS—Just Listed! Spectacular lake and golf course views. End unit the month of December can bring us hosted by Cathy and Joe Giglio, was 2BR/2B villa with two story windows, high ceilings, and nice front patio. Active back in time enabling us to remember a tremendous success. We all met golf & tennis community. MLS#A3950587 • $179,900. the holidays spent with our families. and mingled at the Hillview Grill for PERIDIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB—Breathtaking golf course and lake views. In my case, a vintage, straight out an evening of conversation, lots of Updated & beautifully appointed 2BR/2B 2nd floor condo. Community pool, of the 1950s tablecloth, replete with laughter, and good food. A rollicking tennis courts, and more. MLS#A3944836 • $125,900. stylized Santas and other symbols of grand time was had by all. LAKEWOOD RANCH—Beautiful lake view & within walking distance to LWR holiday cheer, brings me back to my Susan Francisco graciously Main Street. Upgraded 2BR/2.5B ground floor condo. Active community with childhood. And although I now drape hosted the October ladies luncheon. numerous amenities. Boat dock. MLS#A3940211 • $349,000. this cloth over the back of a couch as Her choice of the Ocean Blues part of my holiday decorations, I can Restaurant was perfect. With 15 in still see the way it once was with my attendance, including Cathy Giglio’s loved ones sitting around the table all daughter, Mary, we greatly enjoyed those years ago. They aren’t really our afternoon together. gone—they will dwell within my heart Hearty congratulations to Donna throughout my life. and Tom Cassin on the addition of two Welcome new neighbors more grandchildren. Twins, Nicholas James and Eva Allesandra were born New Scarborough neighbors, in Tucson, Arizona, to the Cassin’s Virginia Phillips and Al Roach, are son, Fred, and daughter-in-law, Renee. often seen walking with their very Mother and babies are doing fine. sweet “Schnoodle” named Sophie. Joy and Bob Howes visited Virginia, originally from New friends and former Meadows residents Jersey, lived in Orlando, Jupiter, and Mary and Jack LaDue at their home now here in Sarasota. Her parents and in Ramrod Key. A side trip to Key siblings also reside in the Sunshine West was also on the agenda, where State. She has licenses and business Joy assured me the Fantasy Festival experience in real estate, mechanical Parade, with its oddball participants, contracting, nutrition, and personal proved to be more than interesting. training. She serves on the board of But, that’s Key West for you! the Manatee County American Cancer David and I had a mini-reunion Society, and is president and co-owner with some old friends who hail from with husband Al of a Sarasota-based my small hometown in New Jersey health and fitness studio company and now reside in Sarasota. And, called 20 Minutes to Fitness, which my childhood friend, Joyce, whom they started in Sarasota in 2004. She’s I hadn’t seen since high school also an avid animal lover, especially graduation, visited us along with her dogs. husband, Chris. Al, a native of Atlanta, practiced Happy Holidays and a franchise and corporate law for 18 wonderful New Year to you all! years. In addition to being co-owner in 20 Minutes to Fitness (where he is Lift a Glass responsible for the franchise division), By Jane Lynahan Karklin he is also part owner of Callahan/ Roach & Associates, a national Lift a glass to our dreams management training and consulting Of other times, of colored lights, company, and serves on the board of Of ribboned presents, Meals on Wheels of Manatee County. Of evening walks on snowy streets. Al also enjoys playing golf. Lift a glass to the New Year. Virginia and Al have five children Listen to the whispers from the old and seven grandchildren. They love days, and watch the stars to travel, read, and spend time with Flash across the sky. their family. We’re very happy they 14 The Meadoword • December 2011 MHOA Life in (Meadows Homeowners’ Association) Longwater Chase Have a happy and safe Holiday Season! Visit our Web page @ www.longwaterchase.com By Dick Plumb By John McLaughlin

Here comes the winter beginning January 2012, I A tip of the hat to our Now that November brought will separate condos (garden own Dorothy Mahoney, who some of our friends from the and great weather apartments, townhouses, and hit a home run for the MCA cold North, the place is filling villas) from detached houses. Roadrunners. She put together up rapidly. Good to see Bud No snow, no zero temperatures, Surprisingly, the results are a first-class list of trips for the and Brenda, John and Kathy, and no thoughts of being more accurate and somewhat coming months! Great job, MaryLou and Debb (albeit a “homebound” for several months encouraging. For instance, Dorothy! brief visit for Debb), Marsha and and wishing for Spring to come the median sale price for total Our friends down the road, Eddie, Pat and Cal, Norma and quickly. We are in Florida! sales of condos and houses in Bill and Peggy Kaiser, did such a Howard, Jim and Pauline, and We are also approaching the The Meadows for October was wonderful job for so many years. many more. end of year real estate reports $137,250 with condos at $114,700 Dorothy has big shoes to fill, and The grounds are looking super, in January. As you read this, and houses at $279,000. The we know she’ll do it well. and four roofs were finished. All in hurricane season has ended or is median sale price for last year The month of October brought all, things are looking great around about to. Again we are thankful not during October for condos was the return of some overseas Longwater Chase! to have any severe storms come $139,900 and houses, $216,250. friends, Gus and Heidi, John and Many thanks to those who into our area. House prices increased 22 percent Katherine, and Angus and Anne. helped keep the campus looking The Meadows Homeowners’ and condos decreased 18 percent Great seeing you folks. so good—Michael, Sally, Greg, Association is growing with new from October of last year. Pat, Kathy, Bruce, and so many members and a couple of get- I will also compare Sarasota unsung heroes. togethers in 2012. First of all, county condo and house prices No surprise, life is good here we are having our annual dinner separately instead of combined. at LWC. You can “friend” us at meeting in the Regency room at As we approach the end of Longwater Chase Condominium The Meadows Country Club on the year, our inventory has been Association on Facebook. February 25. Then we’ll have slowly increasing but is 26 percent Happy Holidays! the Summer Social get-together less than the end of October 2010. on June 17 in the Regency The Meadows had 8 sales during room. Look for The Meadows the month of September; October Homeowners’ Association member increased to 10. Median sale prices invitations soon. are still hovering around the prices Meadows Barber Shop Become a member of the of December 2002. Located in the Meadows Shopping Village` MHOA for only $15.00 a year It is being said in the real ($35.00, three years). It’s a real estate industry that we are slowly Precision Haircutting bargain and a great way to meet recovering. I don’t think anyone * your neighbors and mingle with expects prices to shoot up 20 * Clipper Cuts * Razor Cuts your Meadows friends. Just call percent, but we are on our way Membership Chairperson Carr back to a great sellers’ market. * Styling Purser at 941-379-6496 or email There are still a tremendous [email protected]. We amount of unprocessed properties Please call Billyat are watching out for all of our in the pipeline waiting to foreclose For your members and look forward to and a large amount of potential 377-0165 appointment having more homeowners join short sale homes with owners MHOA so we can improve as well hoping for prices to go up. With the as grow. season coming, more inventory is needed to take care of the appetites Real Estate Activity in of the many home buyers and The Meadows investors waiting on the sidelines to purchase real estate. Only time To improve the accuracy of will tell when we are out of the the Real Estate Market Index, current real estate pothole.

Sales & Activity For Houses and Condos In The Meadows—October 2011* • Sales during the month of October...... 10 • Sales for last year (October 2010)...... 9 • Pending Sales (under contract & not closed) on October 31, 2011...... 22 4938 Waterbridge Down—Pool home overlooking lake & golf • Median Sale price of homes sold in October 2011...... $137,250 course with private in-law suite • $324,900 • Median Sale price of homes sold in October 2010...... $140,000 Knowledge, Experience and Values Have Never Been • Average inventory of homes for sale during October 2011...... 88 More Critical When Buying or Selling a Home. • Average inventory of homes for sale during October 2010...... 123 Would you like to work with someone who specializes in The Meadows? Would you like to work with someone who listens to your needs and goals? • Inventory of homes for sale on October 31, 2011...... 92 Would you like to know what your home is worth in today’s market? • Median listing price of homes for sale on October 31...... $125,000 If you are considering listing, I would be happy to meet with you to discuss the value of your home in today’s market and how best to prepare your home to sell. If you are looking to buy, I know The Meadows and the many The current supply is 9.2 months types of homes available. Please feel free to call me. (9.6 last month; 6 is considered a healthy market) Marci McFarland GRI, Realtor® Michael Saunders & Company Information is based on September sales and average September inventory. Licensed Real Estate Broker 8660 South Tamiami Trail • Sarasota, FL 34238 *Information is obtained from My Florida Regional MLS and 941-961-3390 (cell) • 941-966-8000 (office) Sarasota Association of Realtors [email protected] • www.marcimcfarland.com The Meadoword • December 2011 15 Hi From Hampstead Heath Welcome home snowbirds and new neighbors! By Ethel Schueckler Welcome back… New neighbors in our midst…

Good to be back with my Welcome to our new neighbor Florida friends! Maria Mattie, who originally hails Jill and Arnie Factor hosted from Newfoundland, Canada. She our welcome “Nothing Party.” married a Marine, was widowed, There were 16 happy, talkative and moved to Indiana, Kentucky, neighbors. When all our snowbirds and Minnesota before arriving in are back, we will more than double Florida in June and planning never that number. to move again. As an animal lover, We are looking forward to she has a Blue Russian cat named Isabel and Ed Mannion’s arrival Dazzle, who has green eyes like in November. He has been too ill to other cats, but they turn black travel for the past two years. when she is angry. Marne and Don Sillers Maria’s daughter and son-in- returned from Canada last month— law Glenda and Michael Finney healthy and happy. live in Lakewood Ranch. She Doris Mayer took advantage called them when she found a of her two daughters, Gail and resident snake in her laundry room. 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The blood collected by • Bayflite 2 Suncoast Communities Blood • DeSoto Memorial Hospital Bank stays in our community. It • Fawcett Memorial Hospital saves the lives of cancer patients, • Englewood Community surgical patients, and newborn Hospital babies in our local hospitals. • North Port Emergency Room Suncoast Communities Blood Bank is the exclusive provider for: These institutions are all the facilities that benefit from • Sarasota Memorial Health your donations. If you have not Care System donated in the past, please consider • Doctors Hospital donating now and in the future. • Manatee Memorial Hospital Our next regular whole blood • Lakewood Ranch Medical drive is scheduled for December Center 15. The blood platelet bus is • HealthSouth Rehabilitation here the third Thursday of every Hospital month—the next time, also on • Complex Care Hospital at December 15. Hope to see you Ridgelake there.

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The Meadows “U” Committee The MEADOWS “U” Has Something for You! All Meadows “U” seminars are held at The Meadows Community Center unless otherwise noted. Seminars are free and open to Meadows residents and their friends

Sarasota and its surrounding area offers a bountiful collection of heritage, culture, sports, education, business, nature areas, and coastline. The new Meadows “U” season will feature “A Kaleidoscope on Sarasota”—a series of lectures, workshops, and discussions focusing on these many aspects of Sarasota and what it has to offer.

A Kaleidoscope on Meadows resident Betty Farrar Sarasota (left) was honored in November for opens with her service as a volunteer tutor for the an insiders look Literacy Council of Sarasota. Betty worked more volunteer hours than at money management any other tutor in recent months. The An outstanding panel of experts in all fields of money award was presented by LCS Program management gathered on Saturday, October 22, at The MCA Director Marilyn Cox (right) at Parker to examine what makes Sarasota unique. Chief Deputy Tax Books, which offered champagne and Collector Liz Klaber looked at tax law. Tom Kochis of Atlas Insurance discussed insurance. Merrill Lynch Vice President book bargains to all LCS tutors for Pat Mackey looked at investment opportunities. Estate their service to English-challenged planning attorney Bart Scovill discussed estate law. Florida adults in the community. Shores Bank Senior Vice President Janet Romano examined Betty is also a volunteer at the banking. (Photos by Meadows “U” Commitee member Rose MCA Library. Lettiere. Claire Coyle chairs the Meadows “U” Committee.) T 2011-2012 Program Schedule MCA Meadows “U” “Getting to Know Us… January 17 (Tue), 3:00 pm February 15 (Wed), 3:00 pm “The Play’s the Thing… “And the Beat Goes On…Music Theater in Sarasota” in Sarasota” Round Table Discussion with A round table discussion with speakers representatives from the West Coast from the Folk Club, Jazz Club of Sarasota, Black Theater Troupe, The Players, and Sarasota Orchestra, and Meadows Chorus Asolo Repertory Theatre on the role Cabinet Solutions of theater in Sarasota and what makes March 13 (Tue), 3:00 pm their programs unique. “When YOU Need Wheels— 2430 17th Street • Sarasota FL 34234 Getting Around in Sarasota” www.cabinet-solutions.com January 31 (Tue), 3:00 pm “Beyond the Beaches” What’s available when you need a ride? Representatives from ITN Sarasota, SCAT, 941-365-1085 Virginia Haley, Sarasota Convention and Senior Friendship Centers, Yellow Cab, Visitors Bureau. and FISH will be on hand to talk about the Meadows Specialists range of services available for all types of • Family owned and operated for 18 years February 7 (Tue), 3:00 pm transportation needs. • Hundreds of kitchen and bath “Help, Help…My Grandkids remodels completed in The Meadows are Coming” April 17 (Tue), 3:00 pm If you ask a neighbor—chances are, they will know our work! “Summer Swings in Sarasota” Speakers from G Wiz, the Big Cat Happy customers who spread the news are our best source of referrals Habitat, Mote Marine, and South Florida Highlighting the joys of summering in We’re just up the street! Museum will tell us about things to do Sarasota—where the deals can be found with the grandchildren, and things that and what’s cool to do when it’s hot outside. Top Quality Products • Exceptional Customer Satisfaction will appeal to the child in all of us. Competitive Pricing • Minimal Disruption 18 The Meadoword • December 2011

Dear Gail, after all, who made the bag of food You are a genius. What a Remember appear for us each week. We just sat Christmas present! You did “good.” quietly and waited for Grandpa to ask Didn’t know you could write that great! one of us a question or two. You are sure full of surprises. Some weeks, not too often, We received your package last Grandpa asked if we wanted some night from UPS, and Flo and Peggy Grandpa chocolate as the package of 24 Hershey were here to witness the big surprise of candy bars appeared. How our ears what was in the package. I said [you] pricked and our mouths watered just at were very thoughtful and probably the word chocolate. We had to bite our baked some goodies for us. You know, Memories of tongues [to keep] from shouting “yes” we don’t bake much here, and Gail as our mother’s stare said otherwise. knows how I like her cooking and This was a rare show of shyness and baking. “Anyways,” I started to open Holidays Past restraint, which probably only Grandpa the package when Peggy became was lucky enough to see. So, the excited [at] all the gifts in the box and package sat untouched while Mom and wondered if she could open one of the Shared by Gail Tewksbury Grandpa talked for what seemed like gift-wrapped presents. So, I said, “Go hours. We sat still and patiently waited ahead, and we will watch you open the explained to [the to miss anything. We had each it all out. Eventually, they went to the first one; then, we will give Flo her big girls] that this is a other, after all, and could always kitchen and Mom saw Grandpa to the chance to find out what big mystery is reminder of the count on that. door, making sure he would thank Mrs. in the next gift that [you] sent us.” good old days We also had Mills. Guess What? When Peggy opened when we were Grandpa As soon as Grandpa’s black the first wrapped gift, out came Skippy hungry and our Tewksbury, who Packard was out of sight, Mom’s little Peanut Butter. I said, “Bet I can guess “life-saving made sure our angels disappeared, too. Out we went every item in that box before you can Grandpa” and cabinets were with every chocolate bar and became unwrap them,” and that [was] without rich old lady, stocked full the real girls and boys we were for seeing [and] reading your beautiful Ms. Mills, with various the rest of the week. We never fought letter that I found later when the gifts came through comfort foods. so much as over those chocolate bars. were unwrapped. Well “anyways,” to with these How I remember It was a treat worth every bruise and make a long story short, Flo started to miracles of my Grandpa and punch. open the next gift, and I said, “I bet it’s food that made how he took care When we shuffled back into the graham crackers.” Sure enough, it was our hunger of his eight little grandkids. kitchen, we saw Mom unpack the graham crackers. So Peggy and Flo pain go away Coe was the oldest, then, boxes of Royal Crackers, Graham wanted to know how I could guess that for one week Wayne, Ruthann, Guy, Crackers, jars of grape jelly, and without ever opening the wrapping. I until the next supply Glenn, Jon, and, finally, the baby peanut butter—the usual weekly ration. just said, “INTUITION, I just know.” trip came from that big old black Clark. We had mismatched socks Mom would somehow find space in the So out came the next gift, and I Packard and Grandpa’s entrances and hand-me-down shirts and shoes. stocked cupboards, filled already with told Peggy to unwrap the Hershey to the always hungry Tewksbury’s of Whoever knew where any of these boxes of Royal Crackers. The house chocolate bars. Both Peggy’s and Rockfall. came from? We scrapped and bickered demand of crackers just couldn’t keep Flo’s eyes were wide open by now, Well Gail, as the story ends, just and fought our own battles, just as kids up with the enormous supply, even and they both were numb on how I wanted to thank you [for] being so growing up too close in age and under with six of the town’s hungriest boys. could guess [the package contents] thoughtful of those good old days. Your the same roof will do. But, we were When she couldn’t fit one more box exactly; “anyways,” Flo was sincere letter really reflects accurate memories eight small kids with a bond, and we up there, she would desperately carry and stated that “how did Gail know of the past. Was it the 40s—WOW! stuck together when it came to it. them down to the corner market to she loved jelly and peanut butter”? Flo That many years ago. Where have they We were all together and lined trade them in for other necessities to said, “That was very, very thoughtful gone?? up on that special day of the week get us through another week. of Gail, but seems like an awful lot of when Mom got us ready for Grandpa’s Thank God for good old Grandpa, work to package these up just to send Thanks, sister. Guy weekly visit. She tried to shine us who we could count on to bring us them here when we could get them up best as she could and told us to life’s sweet luxuries in those hard pretty cheap, even here in the South, at Dear Guy, be quiet and behave like good little times. I can still taste those chocolate the local grocery store.” Merry Christmas— kids. Mom’s little angels watched as bars today. Again, I handed Peggy a wrapped Happy New Year! Grandpa came down the road in his big This Christmas, enjoy these treats bottle of some sort, and I said, “Here! black Packard car. and remember that black Packard car, Open this one. MY INTUITION SAYS Back in the 1940s, time were When he came in the house, we Mrs. Mills, and Grandpa Tewksbury it’s grape jelly.” Sure enough, after she tough. Mom worked too hard to put were quiet as church mice. Every week and his weekly trips to our house. unwrapped the present, it [was] grape food on the table, and Dad was never he handed Mom the shopping bags, jelly. on time for dinner. We were a family then sat down to chat about this and Love from your sister, Gail Well “anyways,” as we completed living on hope and prayers. Somehow, that. We all knew Grandpa worked the exciting ventures of my intuitions we made it through these years, and for Mrs. Mills, the rich lady with an Gail Tewksbury lives on Arborfield and unwrapping the presents, I finally still to my wonder, we didn’t seem elevator in her house. She was the one, Road in The Meadows. The Meadoword • December 2011 19 “Birding with Owen Comora” Join Owen this month in class and on his field trip to the Celery Fields in Sarasota This month, Meadows resident offer suggestions for what to wear The Owen Comora begins his lecture in the field. on birding that introduces the many A field trip to the Celery Fields birds that live in the area. in Sarasota follows on Friday, The first class, held on December 16, leaving The MCA Time is Wednesday, December 14 at 2:00, parking lot at 8:30 am. You’ll have will be at the MCA Community a chance to spot some of the birds Center. Owen will review you learned about in class. binoculars, field guides, and a list Be sure to wear comfortable of good birding etiquette as well as clothing and a good pair of shoes. About Owen Comora… NOW! where he is the Senior Volunteer Bird Naturalist. He created the The Best Kept Committee “Bird Naturalists” program at the Park in 1999 and six years ago, will be judging started the popular Friends of Myakka River “Nature Adventure Holiday Decorations Series.” Owen was named the Park’s “Senior Volunteer of the December 1-5… Year” in 2009. He was honored as an “Environmental Hero” by By Don and Mary Ann Scholten—Committee Chairpersons the Sarasota Audubon Society in November that same year. Owen is active with The Friends Hopefully, by now you Winners will be announced in of Myakka River—a non-profit have uncovered your holiday the January 2012 issue of community organization dedicated decorations, dusted them off, and The Meadoword, and photographs to preserving, protecting, and assembled your display. But, if you of as many winners as space allows supporting Myakka River State haven’t, you still have a few days will also be published in The Park—and the Florida Wild and to light up. Meadoword. Scenic Myakka River. We’re looking for good The Committee will be taking Owen spent more than 40 years participation this year and photographs following the judging. conducting national television spectacular lights! The best lighting for night- publicity campaigns. For 15 years, The Best Kept Committee time photographs is dusk when Owen Comora has been an he presided over Owen Comora will view and judge your holiday there is still some light. We cannot avid birder since his early teens. He Associates, an award-winning displays early this year. We’ll be guarantee that photos taken has lectured and led field trips for television program public relations out on December 1 and December after dark will reproduce well. the Audubon Society, the Sarasota company, producing well-known 5 to view the lights and will meet Photos that are too dark will not Elderhostel program, The Pierian PBS series. He was 20 years as a committee shortly afterward to be published. Please turn your Spring Academy, The Meadows at the National Broadcasting decide on winners. So, be sure to displays on early. Community Association, and a Company, covering five Democratic get decked out in plenty of time. We look forward to some number of other venues in and and Republican Presidential Judging will include categories brilliant displays this year! around Sarasota. Conventions. in individual homes, condominium Owen has devoted some 3,000 Owen and wife Betty, a jazz entrances, and single-family Happy Holidays! volunteer hours at Myakka River singer and pianist, moved to The home association entrances. First, State Park in Sarasota County, Meadows from New Jersey in 1998. Second, and Third place awards will be given in the Single- Family Homes and Condominium Entrance categories. First only will be awarded in the Homeowners Association category. Monetary prizes will be awarded as follows. SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES First Place...... $100.00 Second Place...... $75.00 Third Place...... $50.00 MEMOIRS CONDOMINIUM ENTRANCES First Place...... $100.00 Second Place...... $75.00 A supportive, positive venue for Third Place...... $50.00

sharing and growing as writers. SINGLE-FAMILY ASSOCIATION If you would be interested in ENTRANCES participating, please contact First Place only...... $100.00 Judy at the MCA – 377-2300. 20 The Meadoword • December 2011

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Bingo starts again in the New Year—January 3—and runs through April 3. The games begin at 7:00 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm. Bingo is open to all Meadows residents and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by the residents who BINGO DATES invite them. January 3 and 24 Seating is available on a first- February 8 and 21 come, first-served basis—no saving March 6 and 20 seats, please! April 3 So, let the games begin… MCA Christmas Party Brought to you by the Assembly of Property Owners Friday, December 9 • 7:00 pm MCA Community Center 2004 Longmeadow

All Meadows residents and their families are invited Come sing-a-long with Bob Moffittand his One-Man Band all types of Holiday music! Light Refreshments Served

Going away for a while? Read The Meadoword online at http://www.themeadowssarasota.org www.themeadowssarasota.org 22 The Meadoword • December 2011 “ Cost Welcome Back MCA includes $1.00 tip for Roadrunner Travelers! the driver Just a few tips for travel and procedures… There will be three trips in • Departure time may be December, from shopping to around 15 minutes earlier cruising to dinner and a theater. than published. The two loca- And, as you put the holidays tions that you may have to behind you, get out your calendar go to include The Burlington and get ready for seven more fun- Coat Factory at Bee Ridge and filled adventures and choose your Cattlemen Road in the plaza on favorites—or all, if you like. Be the southeast corner (by Mc- sure to check the final registration Donald’s) or Bahia Vista Men- dates; then, come by the MCA nonite Church at 4041 Bahia Community Center and sign-up Vista (take McIntosh south to early to ensure your spot. Bahia Vista and turn right; it’s As you read earlier this fall the second church on the right). in this column, the 2012 MCA We will tell you which location Roadrunners Roadrunners is working directly to go to for each event. 2012 Calendar of Trips with two local travel agencies • No refunds after the closing to provide as many choices as reservation date. Someone else Limestone Country Club and Avon Park...... $40.00/person possible to all our residents. There can replace you and pay you Wednesday, January 18 (final registration, January 4) are a few stipulations that must be for the trip, but the MCA must Travel the back roads and visit the little towns of Lake Suzy, Nocatee, Charlie Creek, Ona, and met to allow us to make these trips have his or her name. Zolfo Springs. Have a drink (on you) at the Limestone Country Club. Lunch at the 1926 restored convenient for you. • All costs are inclusive, in- Jacaranda Hotel in Avon Park and visit the Avon Park Depot Museum. Return trip passes through • The final registration date is cluding meals. Any meal that lake region of Sebring along the original Florida Cracker Trail. Tour includes lunch at Jacaranda set by the tour company and is not included in the price of Hotel, Museum Admission, and round-trip transportation. must be adhered to. the trip will be noted. A $1.00 Lakeridge Winery...... $56.00/person • Any trip with less than 15 fee is added to each trip for the January 25 (final registration, January 11) people who sign up will not driver’s gratuity. The Lakeridge Winery tour in Clermont includes a movie and wine tasting up to seven different depart from The Meadows. If you have questions about the wines. Lunch at the Mission Inn at Howey-in-the Hills and stops at the Yalaha Bakery for German Meadows travelers will join upcoming trips or procedures, call baked goods and the Russell Stover Candy Outlet. Tour includes Winery tour and tasting, lunch, the tour company’s established the MCA. We are always interested and round-trip transportation. tour for that same day. Anyone in any ideas you may have for Tampa Downs...... $66.00/person affected by this change will be trips; just let us know. February 03 (final registration, January 20) notified by the MCA by phone Happy Holidays… Watch the track from second floor enclosed viewing area. Play poker on the third floor—non- well in advance. and Happy Traveling! smoking. The trip includes Tampa Downs, indoor buffet at the track, and round-trip transportation. NASA Space Center...... $109.00/person February 23 (final registration, February 9) Enjoy an exciting, full day at the Kennedy Space Center and an all-you-can-eat dinner in Lakeland Menorah on the way home. Tour includes Space Center, dinner, and round-trip transportation. A great value! Ancient Egypt, Museum of Fine Arts, Lighting St. Petersburg...... $60.00/person February 28 (final registration February 14) Visit one of the greatest civilizations in history at Museum of Fine Arts in St Petersburg. Mummy Ceremony cases, sacred works, tomb and temple reliefs, papyrus fragments, alabaster vessels, and rare objects make this exhibit a must-see. Departs at 10:15 am. Tour includes Museum admission, Lighting of the First lunch at The Hanger, and round-trip transportation. Hanukkah Candle Franklin Locks Buffet Cruise...... $74.00/person March 8 (final registration, February 23) Tuesday, December 20 • 5:00 pm Board the Capt. J.P. Paddle Wheel at Ft. Myers Yacht Basin and enjoy a five-hour relaxing cruise MCA Community Center, 2004 Longmeadow on the Intracoastal Waterway to Lake Okeechobee. See the operation of the locks. Open-air deck provides a perfect view of the exotic birds and wildlife. Tour includes the Franklin Locks, all-you- OPEN TO ALL— JELLY DONUTS FOR ALL WHO ATTEND THE LIGHTING CEREMONY can-eat lunch, and round-trip transportation. Port of Tampa...... $81.00/person March 13 (final registration, February 28) Hanukkah Party Follows… Board a catamaran at Channelside Pier for a one-hour tour of the Port of Tampa. Continue to the MCA Community Center, 2004 Longmeadow StarShip Dining Yacht for a two-hour cruise around Tampa Bay, Harbor Island, and Davis Island. SPACE FOR PARTY IS LIMITED—OPEN TO THE FIRST 90 Enjoy a sit-down meal, selected at your table, including salad, Chef’s catch of the day or chicken RESERVATIONS • CATERED BY MAGGIE’S—MENU INCLUDES specialty and a choice of dessert. Tour includes Port of Tampa, lunch on the StarShip Yacht, and round-trip transportation. Latkes With Apple Sauce & Sour Cream • Luscious Green Salad Tuna Salad • Glorious Desserts Party Reservations Required by Tuesday, December 13 New York Pops Cancels $15.00/adult • $5.00/child under 12 Florida Tour For information, call 377-8031 Van Wezel offers refund or credit for Enclosed is a check in the amount of $ ______December 7 tickets for ______adults at $15.00/per adult and _____ children under age 12 The New York Pops, originally says they hope to return to Florida at $5.00/per child. Make check payable to Barbara S. Schur. scheduled to play the VAN WEZEL in the near future. Names of those attending: PERFORMING ARTS HALL on If you or someone you know Wednesday, December 7 at 8:00 purchased tickets for this event, pm cancelled their tour because of please call the Van Wezel box unforeseen economic and logistical office at 941-953-3368 to receive challenges. a refund or a credit to another Music Director Steven Reineke performance. Mail to: Barbara Schur, 3128 Windrush Bourne, Sarasota, FL 34235-2021 The Meadoword • December 2011 23

Library News MCA Library donates overflow books to great causes By Ginny Cardozo for the Library Committee

Like most of us who enjoy foster care to independent living. reading, we’ve seldom met a book Other community groups provide we didn’t want to read. As our financial aid, but books can fill some personal bookshelves become of their downtime hours. In addition crowded, we often look for new to novels, simple cookbooks “homes” for them. Alas, The or “How-to” guides are helpful Meadows Library also has limited because the youth are introduced to space. We, too, cannot bear to throw homemaking. Jo Evans, who serves a book away (and, our Library does on the MCA Board of Directors, is not sell books), so we sometimes our liaison. look for other places that welcome Finally, there is the Friends of them with open arms. We think you the Fruitville Library, who are might want to hear about them. always ready to take some of our Cody Harrison, one of our extras for their shop. The proceeds library volunteers, has been benefit Sarasota County Library gathering PAPERBACKS for our projects. servicemen and women serving in If you would like to specifically Afghanistan and Iraq and arranging earmark a book for service for overseas shipment. War zones personnel or JOY, you may note that are more-than-stressful, and these when you make your donation. books can provide a welcome And, don’t forget to check out diversion from those stressful our collection of holiday books this situations, so we are enthusiastic month. There are lots of warm and supporters of this project. fuzzy things to read, plus a few Here in Sarasota, there is a mysteries to get you in the spirit of program called Joining Our Youth the season. So, from all of us to all Inc (JOY) that is devoted to helping of you…. young people who transition from HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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All seminars are free and held ALS Association Resource Group at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Free Health Seminars First Saturday of the month, 11:30 in Conference Room 1 unless am to 1:30 pm, Conference Room 1. otherwise noted. Space may be For information or to reserve a spot, limited and registration is required. call 1-888-257-1717, extension 130. Diabetes Self-Management and Do you suffer from Education Information provided by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? Monthly support groups and three- day educational classes are offered. Tuesday, December 6 and Tuesday, For more information or to reserve a January 10, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm The next nearest facility with this Newborn Baby Boot Camp, 5:30 spot, call 782-2123. technology is in Orlando. to 6:30 pm Heart Support Groups Dr. William Tontz of Coastal On Tuesday, December 13, This seminar is part of a series that is Healthy Hearts and Heart Device Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and LWRMC will offer a significant held on the second Support Group meetings are held Pain Management talks about the seminar that you don’t want to miss. Tuesday of each month. on alternating months. For more Dr. Jeffrey Wasserman will tell information, call 782-2273. latest treatments and technologies for Newborn babies don’t come with you all you need to know about 3D New Mom/Baby Group patients suffering from Lumbar Spinal instruction manuals. This interactive Mammography, available at the Breast Meets Wednesdays, 11:30 am to Stenosis and discusses ways to relieve seminar gives new parents a chance Health Center at Lakewood Ranch. 1:00 pm. Optional lunch is available, pain and improve quality of life. to speak with pediatricians. Xavier LWRMC is among the first in $3.50/person. For more information, Seating is limited; registration is Sevilla, MD, and other doctors from the country to offer this advanced call 782-2229. required. Please call Direct Doctors Whole Child Pediatrics discuss topics technology. Dr. Wasserman will show Wellness Lecture Series Plus at 941-708-8100 to reserve your like colic, sleeping patterns, digestive you how 3D mammograms are read Different physicians host spot. Seminars are free. Refreshments issues, and much more. Refreshments and why they result in fewer callbacks, free seminars on a variety of provided. are served. Seating is limited; call to which means faster results and peace medical topics. See http://www. reserve your spot. Why 3D Mammography? of mind for patients. lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com. Tuesday, December 13, 5:00 to 6:00 Seating is limited, so registration Support Groups pm—Conference Room 1, LWRMC is required. Call Direct Doctors Plus at 941-708-8100 to reserve your spot. Childbirth Education Classes Lakewood Ranch Medical For course dates, times, and Center is the only facility in the additional information, call area that offers 3D Mammography. 782-2229. The Meadoword • December 2011 Good Health25 “Bridging the Gap” From identification to communication—the CCDHH hosts a free panel discussion on children with hearing loss Provided by the Community Center for the Deaf Providing a Continuum of Short & Long-Term Care Services and Hard of Hearing 5157 Park Club Drive The Community Center for will comprise the panel and share the Deaf and Hard of Hearing their experiences as advocates of Sarasota, FL 34235 (CCDHH) invites you to join a children with hearing loss. 941.377.0022 • 941.379.2819 Parent Panel discussion at their CCDHH’s goal is to bring “Bridging the Gap Workshop” on medical professionals, service December 7 from 4:15 to 5:30 pm. providers, agencies, and educators The event is held at the United that serve the hearing loss Way-LWR, 4215 Concept Court in population together to create an Whether you or some- Lakewood Ranch. ongoing network to better serve one you care for is Parents of deaf and hard children and their families through recovering from surgery of hearing children living in their journey to communication. or a serious illness, a Manatee and Sarasota Counties You’ll have an opportunity to decision regarding short network with other professionals or long-term care needs DID and gain information on services to be made. Tarpon YOU GET available. You can also share your Point Nursing and YOUR FLU SHOT? ideas and events and engage in Rehabilitation under- open discussions. stands how complex If you missed it at the MCA, you can still get the injection at one of Reservations are required. choosing the right care Please RSVP to Rachel Kendzior, can be. your local pharmacies. Pharma- cists at Target, CVS, Walgreens, M.S., CCC-SLP , 941-545-1207 We design our individ- and other pharmacies are trained or [email protected], or ual plans around your to give the shots and most accept Donna Carlton, CCDHH Director, personal healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, 941-366-0260 or email dcarlton@ needs. After all, what’s and other insurance. ccdhh.org. best for you is what really matters. You will experience a friendly and caring environment the moment you walk through our doors. We provide a full range of skilled nursing services including: • Infusion Therapy • Long-term care • Wound Care • Respite Care • Portable Diagnostics: Lab, • Hospice Care X-ray, & EKG • Restorative Nursing • Enteral Therapy We provide a full range of Rehab services including: • Physical, Occupational • Orthopedic Rehab & Speech Therapy • Pulmonary Management • Orthopedic Recovery • Amputation/Prosthetic/ • Pulmonary Management Orthotic • Cognitive Therapy • Stroke Recovery

Tarpon Point Nursing and Rehabilitation and The American Lung Association are happy to announce a new monthly Better Breathers Club Meeting! This club helps members to meet the challenges that Chronic Lung Disease brings to daily life. It is a chance for patients and their families to meet and learn about their condition from concerned health care professionals in a supportive environment. These meetings will not only be informative, but fun! Speakers will include: Doctors, healthcare providers, medical equipment providers, pharmacy providers, dieticians and much more! The facilitator for the club is Cindy Shauan, BA, RRT. Monthly meetings will be held at: Tarpon Point Nursing and Rehab "Florida Room" BetterBetter BrBreatherseathers clubclub willwill meet the second WeWednesdaydnesday of ofthe themonth monthat at2:00 2:00 pm.pm. The nextfirst meetingmeeting willwill bebe Wednesday,Wednesday, DecemberOctober 12th14, 2011.2011. MeetingsMeetings willwill bebe approxixmatelyapproximately one hourhour.. RefreshmentsRefreshments willwill be servserved.ed. MonthlyMonthly informationinformation can be found at the 5157 Park Club Drive AmericanAmerican LungLung AssociationAssociation weWebsiteb site Sarasota, FL 34235 wwwwww.betterbreathersflorida.org..betterbreathersflorida.org 941-377-0022 06563750 ST 26 Good Food The Meadoword • December 2011 All Faiths Food Bank Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to give her poor dog a bone—but when she got there, the cupboard was bare, and so the poor dog had none Information gathered from allfaithsfoodbank.org

The All Faiths Food bank serves issues and “Growing Healthy Kids,” knowledge, and confidence to shop for food items like cereal, fruit, vegetables, as an “umbrella” for more than 160 for low-income, at-risk preschoolers and prepare healthy affordable meals. canned meats, soup, pasta and rice, partner agencies to collect, process, and their families on healthy eating BUT…the shelves are EMPTY! coffee, and hot chocolate. and distribute food to more than 7,100 habits, nutrition, food safety, physical High demand on services during these Here’s what YOU can do to help— people in the Sarasota and DeSoto activity, fitness promotion, and tough economic times has greatly drop off your donations at the MCA, Counties. Most of these families are awareness of nutrition-related diseases. reduced the supplies. The Food Bank Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to hard workers with minimum-wage jobs Some of the Bank’s programs is in desperate need of non-perishable 4:00 pm, and Friday till. 3:00 pm. or elderly citizens on fixed incomes. include (for a complete list, visit http:// Volunteers sort and check the www.allfaithsfoodbank.org): Open Daily goods at the 20,000 square-foot “Kids Café” provides nutritious warehouse in Sarasota and distribute evening meals in a safe and supportive Breakfast and it via Food Bank trucks to its partner environment to children at risk of Lunch agencies. “Saturday Pantries” are also going hungry at night, and “Back Pack one a month for families who cannot Kids Program” provides nutritional Happy Holidays come during the week. support to children over the weekend We Cater for All Occasions The MCA Community Center is a collection drop for All Faith’s Food Bank. Please brings your donations to the lobby, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to Three 4:00 pm, or Friday till 3:00 pm. Great Locations! But, the Food bank not only and during school holidays when they Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Clark Road provides food to those in need, it may otherwise go without a meal. —Lakewood Ranch Location— 6115 Exchange Way • Lakewood Ranch, FL also helps reduce food waste by “New Beginnings Boxes” contain (East of I-75 next to Chilis’) • 388-6898 reclaiming food that would typically basic new-home supplies like paper Hours: 7:30 am-2:30 pm, Seven Days a Week be discarded—like through its products and cleaning supplies for “Community Harvest” program, where Habitat for Humanity. prepared and perishable fresh food, “Seniors Brown Bag Program” which would be discarded, is rescued works with Senior Friendship Centers from area restaurant/hospitality venues. who deliver monthly commodity bags And, it provides education to the to senior citizens in need. community on food- and nutrition- “Cooking Matters,” with the help related issues, offering classes of volunteer culinary and nutrition like “Hunger 101,” an interactive experts, empowers children, teens, exploration of fundamental hunger adults, and families with the skills, Happy Hour everyday 3:00pm to 5:00pm Come experience the Far East— Sarasota’s finest Japanese & Vietnamese cuisine with exciting dishes and unique ambiance Bring this ad for 15% OFF Expires December 31, 2011. Cannot combine with other offers 935 N. Beneva Road, Suite 701 • 941-487-8711 (Sarasota Commons Plaza) Sarasota, FL 34232 • www.saigonhibachi.com HOURS: Mon, Wed, Sat 11 am-9 pm • Sun 1-9 pm • Tue, Closed

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experience Booker High student including the Florida Bright volunteers get. “They earn Futures Scholarship Program Information provided by Sarasota County Schools community service hours, learn and scholarships offered by the benefits of public service, the Community Foundation of “Booker Helping gets into high gear in the fall as the and enjoy the company of fellow Sarasota County, among others. Booker” seeks holidays approach. students as they help others.” Parents and high school seniors Booker English teacher Deb She says the cupboard is nearly are invited and encouraged to donations to aid Witham, who helped launch the bare and they are in urgent need attend. neighbors in need Booker Helping Booker project of donations—both cash and food Additional information is three years ago, says “The cash donations have steadily declined in available by calling Sarasota Booker High School is ramping helps families pay overdue bills… the past two years, but the need of County Schools Guidance up its ongoing drive for food, and medical expenses.” She goes families has not. Specialist Peni Riedinger at school supplies, and gently used on to say that the generosity of If you would like to donate 941-927-4036. books for families in need in the individuals and businesses has non-perishable food items or make In addition to the January Newtown community. helped to assist students with cash donations, please contact seminars, Suncoast Polytechnical The “Booker Helping Booker” expenses for school-related items. Booker Assistant Principal Edwina High School will host a seminar project was launched by school “We’ve also had donations of gift Oliver at 941-355-2967 between specifically for high school juniors staff members and students in cards from grocery stores, retail 7:30 am and 3:00 pm, weekdays. and their parents on Thursday, 2008 in response to the troubled stores, and restaurants,” she adds. The pantry is open the third April 26, times to be announced. economy. The program operates An additional benefit of the Saturday of each month from 9:00 throughout the school year, but program, William says, is the am to noon for families who need the donated items. (Please check Financial Aid Seminars with the school about its December Open to parents and Happy Holidays! schedule.) Unfortunately, current seniors supplies are almost gone. DID YOU KNOW… Tuesday, January 10, 6:00 pm, Nearly half of Americans School district, USF North Port High School surveyed spend 5 or more hours per day using Sarasota-Manatee to Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 pm, portable host college financial Pine View School electronic devices? Dr. Donna L. Shotwell aid seminars To limit eye irritation, take a Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 Board Certified 20-SECOND BREAK Doctor of Optometry Sarasota County Schools and pm, Sarasota High School by looking away every the University of South Florida 20 minutes Sarasota-Manatee will host Thursday, January 19, 6:30 pm, Eye Doctors • 4934 Fruitville Road • 371-7644 financial aid seminars at seven Suncoast Polytechnical High local schools in January (see boxed School material for dates). The sessions will provide information about Thursday, January 19, 7:30 pm, Treat yourself to a financial aid opportunities for Venice High School college and other post-secondary whiter, brighter smile education. Monday, January 23, 6:30 pm, The seminars will cover topics Riverview High School We are here to help… like federal and state financial aid programs; tips for filling out Tuesday, January. 24, 6:30 pm, and we‛re committed to providing our Meadows financial aid forms; and state and Booker High School Community with the latest in dental technology local scholarship opportunities, Whitening (Custom fi tted take-home trays) for just $99.00 Massage Designed for Your Body (a $210.00 value) and Your Budget Call today for an appointment… We look forward to hearing from you! Happy Holidays! Massage Special $35.00 for One Hour Quality GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Terri Magdalinski, RN, LMT Dental Care… 15 Years Experience as a Registered Nurse & From Professionals 14 Years as a Licensed Massage Therapist OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTIES: (Pictured left to right) Mary Porter, D.M.D., Patricia Relaxing massage • Deep tissue • Medical Who Care Gonzalez, D.D.S., and Todd McCabe, D.M.D. Aromatherapy • Refl exology All Massage Specialties $35.00 for ONE HOUR Meadows Dental Associates By Appointment Only 4987 Ringwood Meadow The Meadows Shopping Village 5049 Ringwood Meadow • Bldg H, Ste. G Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-377-3659 Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-378-4101 Call to schedule today—(941) 377-3659 28 The Meadoword • December 2011 Mote Marine ‘Tis the Season to be Jolly! Provided by Mote Marine Laboratory

Siesta Key Oyster Bar holds Mote Aquarium after hours for an USF Sarasota-Manatee offers safety tips for Rescue Raffle and Bash to exclusive, up-close and personal expe- online shopping this holiday season help marine life rience with the penguin and learn all about them. Open to the public, ages Provided by USF Sarasota-Manatee The Siesta Key Oyster Bar is seven and older with an adult. This holding a raffle through December 2 to unique SeaSnooze includes educa- According to the Identity Theft address on Websites that manage benefit Mote’s hospitals for dolphins, tional programs, dinner, and breakfast. Resource Center, about 28 people in secure data—it means that the site is whales, and sea turtles. Mote’s Register online at http//www.mote. the United States become victims of encrypted. hospitals have treated more than 68 org/overnights. For more information, identity theft every 60 seconds. Rick 4. Beware of fraudulent apps for dolphins and whales since 1992 and contact Mote’s Education Division Rampersad, Director of Computer mobile devices. Apps should be au- more than 283 sea turtles since 1995. at 388-4441, extension 264 or email Information Services at the University thored by the vendor themselves. For Mote Marine is located at 1600 Ken [email protected]. of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, instance, if you do online banking, the Thompson Parkway in Sarasota. To has recompiled his top-ten list for author of the app should be your bank. make a donation, visit http://www. Penguins March to Mote: Education safe, secure online shopping. He says 5. Make sure all your mobile devices mote.org/hospitalhelp. Program—December 13, 3:00 to 4:30 that retailers anticipate more than are password protected. You can purchase tickets, $5.00 pm. Visit Penguin Island and learn $500 billion spent online, including 6. Always log off of a site after your each or three for $10.00, at the Siesta how marine conservation can help our mobile platforms. But, Rampersad says transaction; then close it. Key Oyster Bar or by contacting feathered friends. Ages six through there are precautions you can take to 7. Don’t send personal informa- Barbara Meyer at 941-388-4441, adult (younger than 14 must attend minimize your risk of being a victim tion like your credit card numbers or extension 309, or [email protected]. with an adult). Children younger than of identity theft or stolen credit cards Social Security number via text. Prizes include some unique offerings: six are welcome, but will not be pro- during the holiday season. 8. Keep virus and anti-spyware • Private visit for the winner and vided with their own class materials.) 1. Don’t open unsolicited emails; applications on your machine three guests to see the black-footed Child and adult pairs are $16.00; mem- ignore emails requesting personal up-to-date. penguins of Mote’s Penguin Island. bers are pair $14.00. Each additional information. 9. Don’t use public machines to • A special “on the water” experi- participant is $6.00. To register for this 2. Guard your Social Security num- shop online. ence for the winner with a Mote program and other “Behind the Sci- ber and personal information, repu- 10. Be very cautious using your scientist or educator. Possibilities ence” programs at Mote, visit http:// table sites don’t ask for it. checking account as a form of online include kayaking, accompanying www.mote.org/behindthescience. For 3. Look for the “s” in https:// URL payment. dolphin or shark researchers in the more information, contact Gina San- field, or enjoying a “water’s edge” toianni of Mote’s Education Division education session. at 388-4441, extension 514 or email • A one-of-a-kind original water- [email protected]. color painting by Moonshine, Mote’s resident pantropical spotted dolphin who was stranded and could not be released into the wild. He paints as part of an enrichment program to stimulate his body and mind. • A private tour of Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital for the win- ner and three guests. • A “Morning Rounds Plus” tour. The winner and two guests will enjoy a hands-on experience at Mote Aquarium before it opens. Guests will help Mote’s aquarists with morning duties, visit the Seahorse Conservation Lab, and spend time with our shark trainers and more. Winners will be announced during a “bash” starting at 6:00 pm on December 2 at the Siesta Key Oyster Bar, located at 5238 Ocean Boulevard in Sarasota. Winning raffle tickets will be drawn at 8:30 pm. You can follow the Oyster Bar on Facebook at http:// www.facebook.com/skoysterbar. Other fun ways to celebrate the holidays

A photo session with Santa Jaws and Penguin Elf—December 3, 10,and 17, noon to 2:00 pm. Take photos with Mote Marine’s mascots Gilly, Santa’s helper shark, and “Percy the Penguin Elf”—all dressed up for the holidays! Free with Mote Aquarium admission. For more Information, visit http://www. mote.org/santajaws or call 388-4441.

“Spend the night with the penguins” at the Penguin Pajama Party—December 3 through 4, 6:30 pm to 8:30 am. Join The Meadoword • December 2011 29

Update North Cattleman Construction continues from Richardson Road to Desoto Road Provided by Sarasota County Public Works

Work began in November the sport of rowing—to ensure that was done to relocate a sewer force NBNAC include: main along the existing travel way. • Design of a continuous water sport Construction continues with the route within the larger lake area by installation of storm drains along the separating the event center land mass west side of North Cattlemen Road and from the future North Cattlemen excavation of material from the pond Road and moving it into the lake as site at Brown Lane. Trucks continue to an island. enter and leave the roadway frequently, • Expansion of the island event and there are intermittent lane closures center footprint to accommodate all with flaggers directing traffic for anticipated uses. loading and unloading material. • Connection of the island event No access is provided north of center to North Cattlemen Road by the pedestrian bridge in the Nathan two vehicular bridges, which ensure Benderson Park area. adequate traffic flow and circulation. If you have questions, contact the The County has committed $19.5 Sarasota County Call Center at million of Tourist Development Funds 861-5000 or TTY 941-861-1833 and for completion of Phases I and II of ask for information about the project NBNAC project. Because completion for North Cattlemen Road from costs have increased, specific items Richardson Road to Desoto Road. from the original scope proposed will be delayed until later phases of PLEASE NOTE—Because of implementing the full plan. dangerous conditions, the Sarasota Construction on North Cattlemen County Sheriff”s Office has asked Road began in July 2011 and is well Meadows residents—for their own on the way to completion that will safety and to prevent interference provide access for a 2000 meter with the construction project and it rowing course in time for the 2012 workers—not to go to the job site. regatta season. Other park related—but roadway required—efforts by the $ Nathan Benderson Nature Road contractor include clearing 5.00 Aquatic Center (NBNAC) vegetation between I-75 and the Park, re-configuring the smaller lakes FREE PLAY The road and park projects are north of the large lake, installing With Minimum closely related, so coordination of sidewalks along the east side of the Purchase the road construction and park design large lake, and landscaping along is a daily event. Benderson has the new road. Also in the planning worked with local community and stages is conversion of the designed international stakeholders to ensure ‘Faux Bridge’ into an actual bridge the Park Concept Plan (PDP) that allows a water-borne connection includes all elements necessary to between the larger south lake and the be a certifiable rowing and sporting smaller north lakes. More information venue as well as a world class will come in future updates. community park treasure. Construction of the island event The most significant center is anticipated to start in Spring modifications proposed in the 2012 and be completed in late 2013. PCP and advised by FISA—the Information contributed by Spencer Anderson, international governing body of NBNAC Contract and Project Manager

Visit http://www.scgov.net/PublicWorks/CattlemenRoad/default.asp for information about this project. Visit http://www.scgov.net/PublicWorks/Mobility/Production/ConstructionConeZone/ constructionconezone.asp to check updates on all county construction projects. Postal Mart Sarasota Crossings (three stores down from Starbucks facing Honore) Phone 342-7878 Fax 342-7979 Email: [email protected] • Website: www.PostalMartSarasota.com Full Service Pack & Ship • Free Pickup Service (Knowledgeable & Courteous) UPS•FEDEX•USPS Special on Mailbox Rentals ~ Shipping Boxes in all sizes Greeting Cards(2 for $1.00), Send and Receive Faxes & B&W and Color Copies 30 The Meadoword • December 2011 AROUND THE TOWN • December 2011

All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee “Diversity, The Voices of Sarasota” Holiday Live music and dance performances. Dining available and a vintage model train display. $10.00 adults; 12 and Branch Concert at Holley Hall under the Banyan trees, including children entrees, beer, under FREE! and wine. Santa’s Workshop with Santa, raindeer, and The Powel Crosley Theatre is located in the Powel From September to May, second Wednesday December 3, 8:00 pm—“The Hitchhiker’s Guide games for all ages. Hanukkah happenings, Kwanzaa Crosley Estate, One Seagate Drive in Sarasota (1/2 mile each month, 8:30 am—The Guild Meets at the All to the Holidays” featuring music from Handel to The activities, and inside the Kids’Corner nightly holiday north of the University Parkway and US 41 intersection). Children’s Outpatient Care Center on Clark Road at Beach Boys; love songs, sacred songs, and plenty of crafts. The Florida Garden Railway Society will run their Rand Boulevard. New members welcome. For more fun from “Diversity Experience” performing humorous Garden “G”-scale trains with holiday-themed cars and REALIZE BRADENTON! information, contact Membership Chair Kay Aidlin at sketches. Holley Hall at the Beatrice Friedman a miniature village. Adults $17.00; children 6-11 $6.00; members free. Realize Bradenton is a non-profit organization that 924-9641. Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. builds community and promotes economic development Diversity, The LGBT Chorus’ mission is, through songs LITTLE SPROUT’S CLUB Guild members volunteer their time to raise funds for Through May 2012, first Tuesday of the month, 10:30 through collaborative events, partnerships, and the All Children’s Outpatient Care Centers in Sarasota of hope and inclusion, to celebrate all humanity and interactive strategies. Their mission is to help make to inspire the community to embrace equality . $30.00 to 11:30 am—“Garden Critters,” a fun, interactive and Lakewood Ranch as well as the main hospital in St. program for preschoolers and their caregivers. Learn downtown Bradenton one of the best riverfront Petersburg. preferred; $22.00 general in advance; $25.00 general at about the animals and plants they call home in the communities in the country. For more information, visit the door. Call 1-888-550-6279. Gardens. Reservations not required. Members and http://www.RealizeBradenton.com. Asolo Repertory Theatre Jazz Club of Sarasota children, free; non-members adults, $17.00. Call Jeannie ARTCENTER MANATEE 2011-2012 SEASON Perales, 366-5731, extension 237, [email protected]. December 9, 7:00 to 9:00 pm—“Swingin’ Under the Located at 209 Ninth Street West in Bradenton. For more Single tickets on sale now.. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, located at 900 South information, call Peggy Haynes at 941-746-2862 or email Stars” A Joy of Jazz Holiday Concert with The Jim [email protected]. Through December 23—My Fair Lady with book and Wellen Quintet at Centennial Park in Venice. Jim Wellen Palm Avenue in Sarasota, offers classes throughout lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. the year on various plant care and gardening-related ArtCenter Manatee is Manatee County’s premiere visual leads on tenor saxophone,with Debbie Keeton on vocals, subjects and diverse classes. For more information The season runs through July 18 and includes eight Matt Bokulic on keyboard, Dominic Mancini on bass, arts center features the artwork of talented local, state, performances and a summer musical TBA. about current classes or to register, visit the Calendar and national artists. Exhibitions change monthly in the and John Moore on drums. FREE but donations are page at http://www.selby.org or call 366-5731, extension three large galleries; public always welcome to opening For ticket information and times for above performances, accepted to support of the Jazz Club’s scholarship fund. 239. receptions to preview work and meet artists. contact http://www.asolo.org. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, Through December 2, 9:00 am—Imagine That, an The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training is a call 941-366-1552. The December, part of Jazz Club’s Munchtime Musicales All Media Open Exhibit & Women Contemporary Artists three-year Masters of Fine Arts graduate program. For “Joy of Jazz” series. is in partnership with Venice Main December 14—Sarasota Jazz Quartet, a group that Exhibition. more information, visit http://www.asolo.org. Street and The Venice Gondolier. For more information performs a wide variety of jazz styles—from swing to December 8 through 10, 5:pm—“Annual Artful about the Jazz Club, call 366-1552, or visit http://www. contemporary. Holidays” Artists’ Market Kickoff. “Best of the Best” Congregation For Humanistic Judaism jazzclubsarasota.com. Reception on December 8 at 5:00 pm. 2012 SEASON CONTINUES Secular Coalition of America Founder and CEO to “Jazz at Two” Concert Series, founded in 2001, CLASSES—Adult classes include drawing and painting, Address Congregation for Humanistic Judaism showcases the region’s top jazz performers on Fridays, January 18—The Hoffman/Koch Flute and Guitar pastels, painting on silk, pottery, jewelry design, digital between 2:00 and 4:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Duo. photography, and much more. After school programs December 3, 10:30 am—Author and teacher, Herb February 12—Pianist Grigorios Zamparas Silverman, Ph.D. discusses the diverse activities of Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road in Sarasota. are for ages 6-10; summer camps, ages 4-15. For more $5.00 Jazz Club members; $15.00 nonmembers. For March 21—Studio Artists from the Sarasota Opera, information, visit http://www.artcentermanatee.org. his growing national organization following the Shabbat performing well-known arias and duets. service. Dr. Silverman is the founder of the Secular more information, call 366-1552. BRADENTON MARAUDERS HOME GAMES at April 18—The Sarasota Wind Quintet from the McKECHNIE FIELD Coalition of America (SCA) and a member of the Sarasota Orchestra. Advisory Council of Americans United for Separation of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens December 16, 5:00 pm—Reels at McKechnie Field. Church and State. Open to the public at no charge. An EXHIBITS Munchtime Musicales is a series of free concerts Reels at Rossi moves to McKechnie Field for a special Oneg Shabbat reception follows the presentation. December 1 thru January 25, 10:00 am to 4:00 featuring performances by high-caliber, area-based showing of the 1954 holiday classic, Irving Berlin’s White December 16, 7:30 pm—Chanukah Service with pm—9th Annual Watercolor Classes Exhibit & artists. It offers a wide variety of musical genres, Christmas. Gates open at 5:00 pm with at special live performance by the Manatee Players’ White Christmas speaker iwell-known artist Kevn Costello on “Jewish Sale in the Selby house. Paintings by instructor Carolyn including classical, folk, and jazz, featuring both vocal Merenda and her students. For more information, cast members. Movie at sunset. Admission, FREE! Artists.” Open to the public. and instrumental performers. All performances are contact Marilynn Shelley at [email protected] or 366- at noon at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, The 2011 Season has ended. Watch The Meadoword Humanistic Judaism embraces a human-centered 5731, extension 239. 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Seating is open; for the 2012 Season next spring. Games last about one philosophy which combines rational thinking with a December 1 thru January 2, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm no reservations taken. For more information about hour. McKechnie Field is located 1/2 mile west of US 41 celebration of Jewish culture and identity. CHJ meets at on 9th Street West at 17th Avenue in Bradenton. and evening during “Lights in Bloom” December Munchtime Musicales, call 941-351-7467 or visit http:// Unity 3023 Proctor Road. All services and programs are 16 thru 23 and 26 thru 27— Holiday Splendor at the MANATEE PLAYERS open to the public at no charge. For more information Payne Mansion. The entire first floor will be transformed www.sarasotaconcertassociation.org. about these events, call 929-7771 or visit http://www. by eleven designers will transform in holiday decor in a December 1 to 23—White Christmas. With the music chj-Sarasota.org. home-style setting. Myakka River State Park and lyrics by Irving Berlin, based the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features LECTURES AND CLASSES 2011-2012 SEASON— MOON OVER MYAKKA Crowley Museum and Nature Center EVENTS DECEMBER 10 THRU MARCH 9, 2012 seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives December 1, 8, and 15, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm— and Paul Blake.email: [email protected], The Crowley Museum and Nature Center, located Advanced Watercolor for the more experienced December 10, 3:30 pm—Seriously Southern Soiree: or visit http://www.beatlemanianow.com. at 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota is open January watercolorist. Materials list available online. Instructor Friends of Myakka Dinner. South Pavillion with music. December 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 7:00 pm, and 3 and through April—Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 am to Carolyn Merenda. Members $80.00; nonmembers January 6, 7:00 pm—Jubal’s Kin: Moon Over 4, 1:00 pm—“Crowsley Christmas “ musical revue 4:00 pm. Admission is $7.00 adults and $3.00, ages $100.00. Register online at http://www.sely.org.. Myakka: Music. performed at the Crowsley Estate in the style of a 1940’s five to 12; under 5, free. Family admission reduced to December 6, 13, and 20, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm— January 8, 6:00 pm—Moon Over Myakka Bike Ride live radio broadcast. Ticket includes “Festival of Trees” at $10.00, every Sunday (up to 4 people). All proceeds Intermediate Watercolor focuses on demonstrations from the Ranger Station. the Cowsley. benefit CMNC. For more information go to http://www. and a variety of watercolor techniques. Material list January 21, 7:00 pm—Evening with Author Tim December 10, 2:00 pm—“Two on Tap,” a fast-paced, cmncfl.org. available online. Instructor Carolyn Merenda. Members Dorsey. fun-filled show with songs by Gershwin, Mercer, Berlin, $80.00; nonmembers $100.00. Register online at http:// February 5, 6:00 pm—Moon Over Myakka Bike Ride and other “Tin Pan Alley” songsmiths. One show only. Designing Women Boutique www.selby.org. from the Ranger Station. December 14, 2:00 pm—“A Ditchfield Family First Wednesday every month, 5:30 pm— Designing December 13, 10:00 to 11:30 am—Tea Tasting & February 10, 7:00 pm—Moon Over Myakka Music Christmas.” Celebrate the season with Sarasota’s Women Boutique Ambassador’s Guild at the Appreciation. Introduction to loose leaf teas—the renowned Ditchfield Family Singers origins, processing ,and health benefits. Learn to with Ben Prestage. boutique. Guests always welcome; we would love for MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK you to join us! For more information, call the Designing prepare, taste, and appreciate quality loose leaf teas. March 4, 6:00 pm—Moon Over Myakka Bike Ride Women Boutique Event Line (941) 544-7612. Instructor: Glynis Chapman, Local Coffee + Tea. from the Ranger Station. Monday through Friday,9:00 am to 4:30 pm; Through December 2, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Members 20; nonmembers 25. Register online. March 9, 7:00 pm—Moon Over Myakka Music with second and fourth Saturdays, 10:00 am to 4:30 December 3, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm—Fashion Week- December 5, 12, and 19, 9:00 to 10:00 am—Yoga in Arvel Bird. pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, 4th of Kick Off at Designing Women Boutique. the Gardens for beginners to advanced students with Myakka River State Park, located 9 miles east of I-75 at July, Labor Day weekend, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Fabulous Estate Sale with Unique Estate & an emphasis on alignment. Relaxation and breathing 13208 State Road 72 in Sarasota, is open 365 days a weekend, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Primarily Contemporary Jewelry, Home Furnishings & Fashion techniques. Instructor Nancy Zampella. Members year from 8:00 am until sundown. Cost $6.00 per vehicle handicapped accessible, but due to the historic nature Collections! Complimentary admission. $55.00; nonmembers $75.00. Register online at http:// (limit of 2-8 people per car); $4.00 per single occupant of some of our buildings, visitors may be offered an December 1, 6:00 to 8:00 pm—Fashion Week www.selby.org. vehicle. Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, alternative experience. General admission FREE. Evening Trunk Show at Designing Women December 5, 6:30 to 10:00 pm—Sarasota Orchid passengers in vehicles with holder of Annual Individual Located at 1404 Manatee Avenue East in Bradenton. For Boutiquehosted by Designing Daughters. Diana E. Kelly, Society’s 2011 Annual Orchid Auction in the Great Entrance Pass $2.00 per person. Campsites available. more information, call 941-749-7165 or email Christine Inc., classic fashion handbags and shoes with a day-to- Room by the Bay. Admission, FREE. For more information, email [email protected] Brown at [email protected]. night elegance! Admission free. December 14, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm—Art in the or call 941-361-6511. December 1, 11:30 am—Salon Series Event Digital Age. Create multimedia art from photographs OLD MAIN STREET “Successful Fashion Companies; the People using Adobe Photoshop Elements and explore various Pierian Spring Academy December 3, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm—Keeton’s Office Component” at Designing Women Boutique with art forms of watercolor, dry brush, palette knife, & Art Supply host FREE art project activity. Open to speakerFelice Schulaner, former Senior V.P. of Coach kaleidoscopes, parchment-based illuminations, and December 6—(Dual topics) The Art of Social Conscience and A Visit to the Land of the Pharaohs all ages. Inc. Designing Women Boutique. Admission $16.00 more. Print archival prints using artist’s grade watercolor Every third Thursday each month, 6:00 to 10:00 includes lecture, lunch, and style show. Prepayment or canvas papers directly from your home computer. December 13—You’re in the Army Now-1861 The schedule is subject to change. Check pm—”Get Down Downtown” for libations, food, required. Call the Designing Women Boutique Event Instructor: Bob Fink. Members $30.00; nonmembers and live music. Event benefits a different non-profit Line (544-7612. Purchase online at http://www. $40.00. Register online. updated course information on http://www. PierianSpringAcademy.org. organization each month. Call 744-2589. designingwomenboutique.org. December 14, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm—Epiphyte Through May, every Saturday, 9:00 am to 2:00 December 4, 5:30 pm—Fashion Week 2011 Gala & Wreath. Create a living-plant wreath of epiphytes, Pierian Spring Academy is a non-profit adult educational pm—Farmers’ Market. Open every Saturday, 9:00 Style “Show Our Fair Ladies” at Michael’s on East. bromeliads, and orchids to hang or use as a holiday organization offering a free fall lecture series and am to 2:00 pm, October through May. Located on Tickets start at $175.00. centerpiece. A variety of plants will be provided. modestly priced fall, winter, and spring academic 12th Street W., between 3rd Avenue W. and Manatee December 14, 5:45 pm—Ambassador Guild Materials list available online; $30.00 supply fee courses at Argosy University (17th and Honore), The Avenue W. For more information, visit http://www. Event “Playdate Ater Dark.” Buffet dinner followed collected by instructor Addie Worth. Members $35.00; Senior Friendship Center, and Plymouth Harbor. Visit BradentonFarmersMarket.com or call 941-840-0017. by performance of “My Fair Lady” at the Aslo, 8:00 nonmembers $45.00. http://www.PierianSpringAcdemy.org or call 716-2471. Through May, every third Saturday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. $75.00 included dinner and show (orchestra December 14, noon to 1:00 pm–Song of the Crane: pm—Mainly Art, arts and crafts by local artists and seats); $125.00, two tickets. Prepayment required. Call Images of a Wetland about Professor Stephen G. The Powel Crosley Theatre and Mansion artisans. Designing Women Event Line, 544-7612. Brown’s lectures and images tell of experinences in Thru December 7, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm—15th Annual ROSSI WATERFRONT PARK Designing Women Boutique’ is a 501(c)(3) charitable north Florida’s Marjorie’s Marsh. Selby’s Cooley Theater, Holidays at the Crosley Festival of Trees. Carriage inside the Welcome Center. FREE. House open to public for first time. 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Third Friday of each month, beginning at sunset— Tuesday every month (except July). Social at 6:00 pm, Sarasota Orchestra Temple Sinai youth when you use ID number 10514321 Reels at Rossi Park are discontinued through 2011 and dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by dancing. $17.50/person. December 1, 10:30 am—Masterworks 2: at check out. 2012 because of the construction at the Riverwalk Park Call box office, 366-4449. Public welcome! Bjaland and Brahms at the David Cohen Hall with December 4, 9:00 am—Men’s Club Pancake (PG). Free outdoor movie on oversized screen. Bring Sahib Bingo—Tuesdays, rain or shine. 11:00 am-3:00 speaker Leif Bjaland, $10.00 admission. Breakfast. Asolo Guild Players present “The High blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks or park you boat on pm. Doors open at 9:00 am. Public welcome! December 2, 8:00 pm—Masterworks 2: Bjaland with School.” $10.00. Call Harvey Sussman at 309-3444 the Manatee River. Food and drink also for sale. Bar Bingo—Every Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Tacos and Leif Bjaland conducting. Neel PAC. Contact for prices December 6, 20, 7:00 pm—Meditation Sessions hotdogs available. Public welcome! SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM and seating. No experience needed. Open to all faiths. $5.00 First Sunday every month, 8:00 am-1:00 pm—All- Through December, Tuesday through Friday, December 3, 8:00 pm, and 4, 2:30—Masterworks donation requested. Call Reb Ari Shapiro at 966-7778. You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, eggs, sausage, 2: Bjaland with Leif Bjaland conducting. Van Wezel. 2:15 pm, Saturday, noon, and Sunday, 12:30 orange juice, and coffee. $5.00 person; $2.00 ages December 7, 14 21—Torah Talk, 9:30 am. “Enhancing pm—Holiday Music Magic. An all -ages musical Contact for prices and seating. Your Prayer Book Experience, 10:00 am, $18.00. three-seven, FREE under three. Public welcome! December 7 and 9, 5:30 pm; 8, 7:30 pm; 10, 8:00 pm show featuring holiday songs from the past and present. Contact Sahib Shriners, 600 N. Beneva Road in Brown Bag lunch with Rabbi Geoff, noon, free. “To Soundtrack visually choreographed with 3-D artistic (sold out)—Holiday on Parade concert with Christmas Sarasota, 941-366-4449, extension 320, or go to and Hanukkah favorites. Holley Hall. Contact for prices Do or Not to Do: The Art of Making Conscious animation and all-dome scenery. 2:15PM Tuesday- http://www.sahibshrine.com. Choices,” 1:30 pm. Friday, noon on Saturdays, and 12:30PM on Sundays. and seating. December 15, 5:30 pm—Happy Birthday Ludwig. December 11, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm—4th Annual Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sarasota Ballet Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm; closed first Saturday Dirk Meyer conducts Chamber Orchestra performing (Jewish) Food Fest from. in November, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New 2011-2012 SEASON Beethoven’s String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 4 and December 23, 6:00 pm—Hanukkah Dinner and Year’s Day. Located at 201 10th St. W in Bradenton. December 9, 8:00 pm, and 10, 2:00 and 8:00—From Symphony No. 2, Op. 36. Holley Hall. Celebration. Shabbat and Hanukkah worship service at Located at 201 10th St. W in Bradenton. General the Park to the Prairies. Sir Frederick Ashton’s Les The Sarasota Orchestra, formerly the Florida West 7:30 p.m. Call 371-2788. admission to all films, $5.00; members $3.00. Contact Patineurs; Christopher Wheeldon’s The American, and Coast Symphony, had its debut concert in 1949. Temple Sinai, located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road Jessica Schubick at 746-4131 ext 27 or jschubick@ Agnes de Mille’s Rodeo. Sarasota Opera House. Ticket Subscribers save on single-ticket prices, get the off Proctor, between Beneva and Swift Roads, is a southfloridamuseum.org. information online at http://www.sarasotaballet.org. best seats, and you get free exchanges for another vibrant Reform Congregation. From religious services Most Fridays—Film Fridays. $3.00 members; $5.00 The Sarasota Ballet is the Gulf Coast of Florida’s first date at no extra charge. Download a 2011_2012 created and conducted by our innovative Clergy, to nonmembers. For schedule, information, and to RSVP, and only professional ballet company. Subscription Brochure at http://www.sarasotaorchestra. our educational programs for children and adults, to call 46-4131, extension 27. org/1011subscriptions.cfm. Subscriptions are not our community and social involvement, we are well VILLAGE OF THE ARTS Sarasota Concert Association available online. Contact the Box Office, 953-3434 or diversified. toll-free at 866-508-0611. December 2 (First Friday of the every month), 4:00 THE 2012 SEASON The Players, Sarasota to 6:00 pm—Art Walk. More than 40 galleries, shops, The season begins with performance on January 9 and Senior Friendship Centers and restaurants in the Village open for the evening. December 1 thru 12—It’s A Wonderful Life. You’ve 30, February 16, and March 7 and 18. Check future The Senior Friendship Centers offers numerous Food, refreshments, live music, and work by local issues of The Meadoword for updated details. never seen it quite like this as part of the studio audience artists—many live in their gallery/residences in the artist classes each day. To view information about these The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA), one of of a 1940s radio show as this Christmas classic is community. Continues on Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 classes, visit http://www.seniorfriendshipcenters. recreated LIVE on air! the longest-lasting cultural groups in Sarasota, is a org/Locations/Sarasota.aspx and click SARASOTA am to 4:00 pm. Located in Bradenton between US 41 The Players is a non-professional, not-for-profit (14th Street) and 9th Street West, and 17th Avenue West not-for-profit, self-supporting organization. Admission CALENDAR. In the calendar, click the class you are reasonably priced. Each season presents a five-concert interested in to view details. community theatre. The actors consist of local amateur and 9th Avenue West. talents and retired professional actors. The Players December 2 thru 3, 6:00 pm—An Old Fashioned series at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Available For more information about classes in Sarasota, contact by membership subscription only. For more information, Penny Markovitz, 941-556-3273, or email pmarkovitz@ Theatre is located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail between 10th Christmas Village enchanting holiday event with art, Street and Boulevard of the Arts. Contact the Box Office strolling musicians, decorations and more! visit http://www.sarasotaconcertassociation.org. friendshipcenters.org. For classes in Venice, call Andee Heistand, 941-584-0052, or email aheistand@ at 365-2494 for subscription prices and tickets or visit December 2 thru January 28, 6:00 pm—John Sarasota County Extension (Florida House http://www.theplayers.org/Broadway.html. Hannafin at The Dancing Crane Gallery. friendshipcenters.org. Learning Center) December 2, 6:30—Book Signing at Joan Peters The Senior Friendship Center of Sarasota is a not-for- West Coast Civic Ballet Gallery. Dr. Alice A Moerk will be signing her new book, December 1, 10:30 am—"Florida Yards and profit organization located at 1888 Brother Geenen Way Ain’s Song. Neighborhoods: Nine Landscape Principles” (adults) in Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota just at the December 17, 7:00 pm—10th Anniversary Holiday December 2, 6:00 pm—Sweet and Savory Presenter Betty Volpe, Master Gardener Yard Advisor. curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail Dance Performance Cinderella . Selections from Traditional Holiday DInner. Traditional holiday dinner Venice Library, 300 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. come together. Cinderella, Les Patineurs (Skaters) and a variety of with holiday favorites plus potato latkes and other December 1, 2:00 pm—“Buggy Critters: The Good, contemporary works. West Coast Tangueros perform a surprises! $12.00 served cafeteria style. $15.00. includes the Bad, The Harmless” (all ages) Presenter: Dr. Fred [Historic] Spanish Point variety of tangos; WCCB staff member Mary Richardson dinner, beverage, and dessert. Desserts also a la carte. Santana, Sarasota County Extension Entomologist. Thru January 1, 2012—HERITAGE HOLIDAYS. unveils a premiere contemporary piece, and Alumni Sweet and Savory, 930 12th Street W. In Bradenton. Shamrock Park, 3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice. • December 5 and 12, 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Pioneer crafts Dancers perform their own works. Adults $15.00; seniors Contact 941-201-6647 or email sweetandsavoryfl@ December 2, 1:30 pm—“Florida Snakes” (adults) with Cindy Walter Registration. $20.00 members; $25.00 $10.00; students $5.00. Booker High School, Sarasota gmail.com. Presenter Annemarie Post. Gulf Gate Library, 7112 general public. Includes materials. Visual and Performing Arts Center. “Cinderella’s Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota. • December 9, 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Classical music by Tea Party” fund-raising event, prior to performance, Ringling Museum of Art December 6, 10:30 am—“Florida Yards and Palm Strings Quartet during sunset. FREE members; 5:30-6:30 pm. Tea, pastries, and sandwiches with cast SPECIAL EXHIBITS Neighborhoods: Creating Your Florida Yard” (adults) $10.00 general public. Guests with members $5.00. members in Cinderella’s festive court setting. $15.00. Presenter: Val Ollinger,. North Port Library, 13800 S. • December31, 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Ring in the New Order tickets online at http://www.westcoastcivicballet. Ongoing—20th Century Abstract Art from the org or calli 400-6277 or355-5117. Also available Ringling Collection. Abstract works by artists Vassily Tamiami Trail, North Port. Year early with on old -ashioned fire and toasted December 7, 10:00 am—“Edible Flowers” (adults). marshmallows. Admission FREE members; $10.00 at the door. For more information, contact Kandinsky, Arthur Dove, Franz Kline, Jules Olitski, [email protected]. Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, December 7, noon—“Edible Flowers from Your general public. Guests with members $5.00. Garden” (adults) Presenter: Patricia Porchey. Twin Richard Serra, and others. Historic Spanish Point is a 30-acre historical, Van Wezel Performing Arts Through January 29, 2012—The Amazing American Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota. archaeological, and environmental museum overlooking Circus Poster: The Strobridge Lithographing December 14, Noon—“Care of Holiday Plants” Little Sarasota Bay at 337 N. Tamiami Trail in Osprey, Located on Sarasota’s bayfront. Patrons of the arts Company. 80 brilliantly colored, boldly bombastic (adults) Presenter: Angelo Randaci. Phillippi Mansion , Florida. Owned and operated by the Gulf Coast Heritage can also enjoy the inspired cuisine—buffet style—of posters advertising feature attractions worldwide and 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Association, Inc., a private, 501(3)(c) not-for-profit Michael’s On East prior to most performances. For more peerless performers of the big top. The Cincinnati-based December 14, 1:00 pm—“Termites” (adults) organization. For more information, call 941-966-5214. information or to make reservations, call Strobridge Lithographing Company was one of the Presenter: Presenter: Dr. Fred Santana, Sarasota 941-366-0007 or visit http://www.bestfood.com. County Extension Entomologist. Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Temple Emanu-El country’s leading printers for the circuses. 2011-2012 SEASON Clark Road, Sarasota. 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To register December 6 and 13, 11:0 am—Fascinating December 14 and 15, 7:30 pm—Shrek—The Musical, Circus Museum after hours, Thursdays from 5:00 to for classes, visit http://sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/. Chanukah” Adult Education Series. Mystery behind features a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, 8:00 pm. Enjoy the permanent collection plus special The UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension provides the miracle of Chanukah. Free temple members; $18.00 great dancing, and breathtaking scenery. exhibition galleries, and cocktails on the loggia. Cash practical, research-based educational and information December 16, 8:00 pm—Actor and comedian Sinbad. bar and seating available. Bring the family and explore donation, guests. Call 371-2788. services to Sarasota County residents. December 7, noon—Lunch with the Rabbi. Brown December 18, 7:00 pm—Irish Tenors: Holiday Finbar the Circus Museum’s miniature circus and Wisconsin The Sarasota County Extension is located at Twin Lakes Wright, Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan. railroad car. After hours discounted admission—Adults bag lunch/discussion. Dessert provided. All welcome! Park, 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota. Hours are Monday December 18, 2:00 pm—“100 Voices” Film. Musical December 20, 8:00 pm—Kenny G Holiday Concert. $10.00; children age 6 to 17, $5.00; children age 5 and through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Master December 22, 8:00 pm—Straight No Chaser, a male under, free. No charge for museum members. documentary of the history of Jewish culture in Poland Gardener Help Desk is open Monday through Friday and its resurgence. $5.00 admission. Call 349-4367. cappella group. Third Thursday of every month, 6:00 pm to 9:00 from 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm. For more December 23, 6:00 pm—Hanukkah Dinner and December 28, 4:00 and 8:00 pm—Moscow Ballet’s pm—Cocktails at the Cà d’Zan on the mansion information, call 861-5000. To view upcoming events Great Russian Nutcracker. terrace. Enjoy sunsets on Sarasota Bay and popular and to register for classes, visit http://www.eventbrite. Celebration. Service follows, 7:30 pm. Call 371-2788. January 1, 8:00 pm—Salute to Vienna, New Years regional bands. $5.00 (prices subject to change). Food com/org/422952084?s=1827537. Temple Emanu-El is located at 151 McIntosh Road, Concert 2012 with the Strauss Symphony of America. and beverages available for purchase. Tickets at the south of Fruitville. For more information about Peter Sommerer, conductor (Vienna); Mónika Fischl, door only. Limited seating; no chairs permitted on the Sarasota Jungle Gardens Temple Emanu-El, call 377-8074 or visit http://www. soprano (Budapest); Dániel Vadász, tenor (Budapest); terrace. Parking at the FSU Asolo Performing Center HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2011 sarasotatemple.org and dancers from Ballet St. Pölten, Austria and for the Arts. Enter through the Visitors Pavilion. Trams International Champion Ballroom Dancers. available from Visitors Pavilion to the terrace. Call 941- December 2 thru 4, 9 thru 11, and 16 thru 24, 6:00 to Temple Sinai January 3 and 4, 8:00 pm—Rock of Ages, a 359-5700, extension 5705. 9:00 pm—Millions of Lights Magical Nights, featuring worldwide party musical featuring a mix of 28 rockin’ 80s Located at 5401 Bay Shore Road in Sarasota where Santa, dinner, music, cookie decorating, S’mores and December 2, 6:00 pm—Rhythm and Jews Family tunes. University Parkway comes to a dead end at U.S. 41, Shabbat Service/Youth Group sponsored Shabbat more. Adults $11.00; 3-12 $6.0; 2 and under, FREE. TICKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION the Ringling collection features the Museum of Art and Coupons, discounts or other offers not valid for special in a Box Dinner celebrating Rabbi Geoff Huntting’s 18 For tickets, contact the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall special exhibitions, the Cà d’Zan Mansion, the Circus events. Call 355-1112, extension 306. years at Temple Sinai. Reception at 5:15. Call Andrea Museums, and the grounds and gardens. Open daily Eiffert at 924-1802. at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 or call the from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, call Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of Florida’s oldest Van Wezel Box Office, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, 953-3368 continuously operating attractions and the area’s only December 4, 4:00 pm—Barnes & Noble’s Book 359-5700 or visit http://www.ringling.org. Fair, 4010 S. Tamiami Trail. Rabbi Geoff Huntting, or 1-800-826-9303. zoological gardens. Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm You can also fax the Van Wezel at 941-951-1449 or visit Sahib Shriners (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. $15.00 adult; Chazzan Cliff Abramson, and Laura Freedman to hear http://www.vanwezel.org. stories and sing Chanukah songs. Free. Open to all. A Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance—Second $14.00, 60-plus; $10.00, 3-12; under 2 free. Annual The subscription series (NOT available online) Passes available. Onsite picnic area and Flamingo Café. percentage of the proceeds of the day’s sales will benefit 32 The Meadoword • December 2011

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Just call Maritza and let me walking/biking trails on Longmeadow. SERVICES: Affordable, & dependable. take care of it and help, no job too A must see! Call: 941-371-3715 for SANDLEHEATH 2BR/2BA/1 GARAGE Excellent Meadows references. Call big or small. Pets welcome, errands viewing appointment. end unit. Lanai enclosed also with Cyndi 941-807-9788 run, laundry. House cleaning. Free a/c. Great room/dining area/kitchen WEYBRIDGE: 2/2 condo, upper estimates. Please feel free to call 941- tiled. Bedrooms carpeted. Heated pool SWIMMING LESSONS adults, kids, unit. Available December 2011, April, 587-2056. References upon request. and courtyard view. Looks like new. teens. Lido Pool, fun, Miracle Swimming May 2012. Pool, lakeview - tastefully Available now. By owner $170,000. Call 941-921-6420 or www.miracleswimming. DONNA’S HOUSECLEANING & furnished. Email: [email protected] 941-351-9004 com HOMEMAKING: 12 years in Meadows. QUAIL HOLLOW 1BR/1BA turnkey unit New openings. 928-1889 WOODLAND GROVE: This unit sells CONCIERGE SERVICES FOR available. Redecorated end unit, on itself. Upper 2/2, move in condition, SENIORS: All facets of care ranging PRIVATE CAREGIVER with references ground floor, overlooking 18th fairway. newer A/C. Friendly development with a from Care Management to RN’s, CNA’s/ from Meadows and LBK. Flexible hours Updated full kitchen with W/D. Just magnificent quiet view. Glass enclosed HHA’s and homemakers - customized to 24/7. Lucy 941-539-0421 steps to country club, golf, tennis and lanai. Furnishings can be considered. your needs. Transportation specialists. pools. No smoking or pets. Weekly, CLEANING SERVICES: 20 years Call 351-4689 or 321-2382 Phone Nancy at (941) 320-3478 for monthly and seasonally. 219-796-3915 experience. Quality work, many additional information. or [email protected] SERVICES references. Call Suzi Lenz SERVICES FURRY GODMOTHER PET CARE: 941-780-9049 WOODLAND GROVE 2BR/2BA 1st TINA’S CLEANING at your service Reliable and professional, loving care floor, turnkey, updated and spacious. DANIEL LENZ LANDSCAPING: Not we do all the rest. Honest, reliable, for your pets in the safety and security only specializing in landscape design, Private screened lanai with golf course dependable & always on time. Call for full maintenance, one time cleanup and view. (no smokers/no pets, please) of their own home. Providing dog free estimate. 10% discount for first time hand pruning. Mulching, rock, yearly [email protected] or 716-316-8118 walking, in-home pet care, overnight customer. Lots of references at The stays, vet visits and more. Fully licensed cleanup, untouchable quality for the best FOR RENT: Lovely 2BR/2BA condo Meadows. 316-0576/228-6525 and insured, Meadows resident, with price. Licensed and insured. 20 years end-unit. Golf course view. Seasonal, experience. Free Estimate. PHOTO RESTORATIONS: If you excellent references. 228-4813. Also Monthly or Yearly. (2011-2012) By 941-376-1920 have an old photo that is torn, faded available while you are away: plant care owner 941-320-0502 or deteriorating, I can restore it to and home monitoring services. AWESOME CNA - MEADOWS LOVELY 1BR/1BA EFFICIENCY VILLA: its original condition, and at very HOUSE & COMMERCIAL CLEANING, RESIDENT: 15 years experience, Bunker Oaks, ground level, quality reasonable rates. All work is done to house sitting, pet walking and sitting. Alzheimer’s, dementia, Hospice furnished, all tile. Available December archival standards, and your complete Great low rates. Call Adela care and general home care. 3 hour minimum, 1st hour FREE on initial visit. onwards. 941-379-5301 or email satisfaction is guaranteed. Joshua 941-377-2754 or 941-961-7914 [email protected] Hendon 377-6098 Details call Mary @ 320-4578 CLASSIC CLEANING BY Cocoa: NEED A BEDROOM, plus a Pullman JEROME’S COMPUTER SERVICE: 20 COMPUTER COACH: One on one Meadows resident, references, native training. Specialty - seniors, help with kitchen? Country Club Villas, golf years computer experience, computer Sarasotan. Please call Cocoa 377-2538 course view, 3 night minimum $75 per service, repair and PC maintenance. Windows 7. Email, video communication, night. 941-907-9637. Rented January - Jerome Focose 941-321-9195 PAUL, THE PAINTER - Interior, exterior. web searching, etc. 30+ years February—Sorry Meadows Resident Neat and tidy. 32 years in business. experience. Please call Elinor at 586- Cell : 941-400-9871 5689 or www.coach-computer.com CHELMSFORD CLOSE VILLA: sunny RESTORE YOUR DIRTY GROUT make and spacious 2BR/2BA villa with eat your grout like new. We clean and then in kitchen, LR, DR, den and lanai and seal. Call for free estimates Ashdown 2 car garage. No stairs. Beautiful golf Flooring Inc. 941-761-2953 course views. Very private setting. TILE-TILE-TILE: Professional ceramic Yearly or seasonal rental. 3 Month & porcelain tile, installation and sales. Classified Ads for the JANUARY minimum. (no smokers or pets please). Free estimates, many Meadows Recently redecorated. Please contact references. Call Neil 726-3077 issue of The Meadoword are due [email protected] or contact 908-273-4391. CITRUS spraying, fertilizing, pruning, planting. Roof cleaning. Experienced, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 CHARTWELL GREEN: 2BR/2BA. licensed, insured. BACKYARD CITRUS For More Information, Call the MCA Office, 377-2300, Great views of lake and golf course. CARE 925-1999 Light/bright, downstairs unit. Turn key furnished. Superb pool. Available ADULT WILL DRIVE your vehicle or email [email protected] seasonal or by the month. mike.goldie@ anytime, anywhere in the US/Canada. talktalk.net References available. 941-312-5590 Ads cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. WINSLOW BEACON: 2/2 first floor, WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING: Submit copy with payment on or before the 13th of the month poolside. Fully furnished, W/D, cable Nick, from Nick’s Block 5 is a local prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, and internet access. Available starting teacher who cleans windows, offers April 2012, 1 month minimum. 3 months pressure cleaning, and painting ads are due the Friday before. during season. No smoking, no pets. services. Call for your free estimate. 941-753-2744 email: [email protected] 941-538-8072 The Meadoword • December 2011 35

CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED Classified ads for The Meadoword cost $4.00 for ten words and $.10 for each additional word. Classified copy must be submitted with payment on or before the 13th of the month prior to publication. If the 13th falls on a weekend or holiday, ads are due the Friday before. SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES ELEGANT CARPET CARE: We get CLEANING DUO -- MOTHER/ CORNICES: custom boxes made for PAINTING: Interior & Exterior. Low your carpets fluffy, fresh and clean! DAUGHTER: 20 years reliable cleaning you to cover, or we’ll upholster them for Prices, local references; insured. Call Cleaning services also include tile and experience -- regular/latchkey. Many you. Existing boxes recovered. Call Walter 524-4477 grout, furniture, wool, decorator rugs, references. Call Sherri 941-780-3865 Sue 378-9321 Licensed CNA (10 years + experience) house or janitorial cleaning and other CAREGIVER/COMPANION: Caring HOME HEALTH AID COMPANION, Loving Care for Geriatric Population: services. #1 since 1981. Give us a call for All Ages - transportation services, errands, bathing, driving, doctors, Excellent home-cooked meals, light today 941-371-7837. errands, light housekeeping and laundry, laundry and light cleaning. Minimum housekeeping, shopping, transportation R&L CLEANING SERVICES: House/ meal preparation, diet planning, exercise 4 hours per day. Experienced. and errands, light exercise and escort on office cleaning. Outstanding services, training, loving, reliable, references, References 941-685-8551 walks, linen change - laundry, assist with references, free estimates, reliable available daily. Call Jodi 941-266-6823 RETIRED RN - Meadows resident for 20 bathing, grooming. Does not include maids. Call Liana 941-302-3711 or physical transfers/heavy lifting. Assist HANDYMAN SERVICES repairs, years offers in-home post-op, personal Roberta 941-225-1906. with medications. Will provide loving kitchen & bath remodels. Full-time and comfort care to Meadows residents companionship and conversation. Not PAUL, THE PAINTER - Interior, exterior. Meadows home owner, 30 years & guests. For further information call an agency, excellent references - phone Neat and tidy. 32 years in business. construction experience. Local 941-735-3756. References. 941-567-4909 or cell 201-2123 Cell : 941-400-9871 references. Call Doug 941-266-6560 HOLIDAY PET PARTY! Let KRISTINA’S IN-HOME CARE AND WOMEN WHO LOVE FASHION will LET ME HELP with your organizing, KRITTER KARE make the holidays COMPANIONSHIP “FOR SENIORS find it in Doncaster’s Fall & Holiday decluttering, redesign, errands, home memorable for your pet while you are BY ACTIVE SENIORS”. For 20 years, Collection: www.Doncaster.com// watch, concierge, cleaning and more. out of town. Daily dog walks ($15-$25). Senior Home Companions has been ddcleland See something you like? Great rates, reliable service, Meadows Home visits for feeding, litter changing providing assistance to those in need Order online or call Diana Cleland for references available. Call Amy @ and playtime ($15-$25). Mail, lights, of in-home care. Our services include: show details and questions. 941-364-8071 plants included. Let Kristina satisfy personal hygiene assistance, laundry 941-378-9044 your pet’s need for social interaction, BOB THE GARDENER: I do the jobs exercise, brushing, petting and playing. and changing of linens, meal planning CLEANING WITH A SPECIAL TOUCH! too small for the lawn maintenance Meadows resident. Licensed and and preparation, transportation to Honest dependable - low rates. Call companies. Weeding, mulching, bonded. Call Kristina 941-706-3037. appointments, grocery shopping 941-355-4574 planting, pruning. I can redo your patio service can be arranged from 3-hour area. Meadows resident. Call Bob POPCORN CEILING REMOVAL: intervals daily up to 24 hours per day, PARKWAY LANDSCAPE & 377-8264 Increase your property value today. Call 7 days a week. Please call 941/924- MAINTENANCE: 10 years serving David 941-266-8597 0494 or visit us at our website: www. Meadows community. References. HANDYMAN: Painting and repairs. PC HELP: PC set up, maintenance, seniorhomecompanions.com. We are All phases including tree trimming. Honest and reliable. Get it fixed today. software installation. Meadows resident. licensed/bonded and insured. We are Residential/Commercial insured. Meadows’ references. Call David @ Call Bob 377-8264. not a national franchise. 941-379-4247 266-8597 JONES HANDYMAN SERVICES HOME PROFESSIONAL PAINTING COMPUTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT: HOME SWEET HOME CLEANING: REPAIRS & REMODELING: drywall, SERVICES: Power washing, roofs, hardware/software problems solved. Sparkling Clean Service - You’ll love to painting, tile, screening, ceiling fans, driveways, walkways, houses, etc.,. Virus/spyware removal - networking come home! References upon request. minor plumbing, fencing, power washing INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING, upgrades - Navy trained electronics Please call Jeanne 941-726-4740 & more. For all general repairs inside wood replacement, decorative coatings. tech. veteran - house calls. Call Karl SEAMSTRESS: Home Décor items: & out! Licensed. 30 Years experience. 30 Years experience. References 225-0046 custom window treatments, bed skirts, Meadows references available. Bill available. Free Estimates 879-2819 AFFORDABLE CLEANING: Affordable, shams, pillows, cushions recovered. 941-724-0952 GOLF LESSONS: Long-time professional & dependable. Meadows Hems also. Call to discuss: Sue Brown PERSONAL ASSISTANT: Do you need Meadows resident with over 50 years references. 941-923-4030 378-9321 someone to prepare your meals, grocery of competitive playing and teaching shop or take you to your appointments? experience can improve any phase of Long-time Meadows resident. your golf game in one hour. All lessons Reasonable rates. Please call 371-5018 at Pops Golf Center on Fruitville Road. GARDEN & COURTYARD Please call Jim, teaching professional at LANDSCAPING: Time for a landscape 941-379-8167 for more information. cleanup? Desire a variety of pretty plants and flowers? I have 14years experience working in The Meadows. CLASSIFIED ADS VICTORIA’S GARDEN LANDSCAPING 941-350-2566 WORK! Activities & Events —2011-2012 Meetings & Activities— Assembly ����������������������������������3rd Wed, Sep thru Jun, 7:00 pm; Speakers TBA THE MEADOWS Book Club ���������������������������������Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, 2:00 pm Bingo ����������������������������������������Jan 3 & 24, Feb 8 & 21, Mar 6 & 20, BOOK CLUB Apr 3, 7:00 pm Koffee Klatsch �������������������������2nd Tue, Oct thru Apr, 8:00 am NEW TITLES FOR 2011-2012 Meadows “U” ���������������������������Oct thru Apr (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA) Meeting Coordinator Ethel Schueckler 371-0872 [email protected] —Events 2011— Administration Priscilla Schlegel 341-0434 [email protected] December Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] Christmas Party �����������������������December 9, 7:00 pm Date Title and Author Leader Menorah Lighting & Hanukkah Party ����������������������Dec 21, 5:00 pm —2011— December 14 Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Stephanie Louis —Events 2012— —2012— February January 11 Loving Frank by Nancy Horan Chalise Bourque Photo Competition & Show ����Feb 24, 25, & 26, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm February 8 The Post Offi ce Girl by Stefan Zweig Cindy Kodish Concert in the Park ������������������Feb 26, 1:30 to 3:30 pm March 14 Luncheon and New Book Selections March (Meadows Country Club), 11:30 am April 11 Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Karen Rush Meadows Players ���������������������Mar 10 and 11, 7:00 pm May 9 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Celebration of Fine Arts ����������Mar 17 & 18, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm by Rebecca Sklott Eva Talbert 36 MTheeadowoTher Meadowordd • December 2011 Co m m u n i t y Ev e n t s —Al l Ev e n t s a r e a t t h e MCA

MCA Christmas Party Koffee Klatsch Friday, December 9 • 7:00 pm Guest Speaker Tuesday Rev. Don Roberts, CEO All Meadows residents and Come sing-a-long with JANUARY 10, 8:00 am their families invited Bob Moffittand his GOODWILL Coffee 8:00 am • Program 8:30 am Industries Refreshments One-Man Band all types of Served Holiday music!

Brought to you by the Assembly of Property Owners Next Blood Drive MCA Community Center • 2004 Longmeadow December 15 • 7:00 am to 1:00 pm “Birding with Owen Comora” December 14, 2:00 pm—Birding Class at the MCA Community Center December 16, 8:30 am—Birding Field Trip Blood Platelet Drive… to the Celery Fields. Meets in the parking lot of the MCA. Wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes December 15 • 9:00 am–1:30 pm

Tuesday, Menorah Lighting Ceremony January 17 Lighting of the First Hanukkah Candle 3:00 pm Friday, December 20 • 5:00 pm “The Play’s Hanukkah Party Follows the Thing… MCA Community Building • 2004 Longmeadow Theater in Reservations Required by December 13 • Call 377-8031 Sarasota” SARASOTA Theater in

PILLOWS 9:00 am

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

SAFETY 2:00 pm RESTRICTIONS CRAFTS 9:00 am BOARD OF DIRECTORS PILLOWS 9:00 am 3:00 pm 1:00 pm BUDGET COMT 10:00 am MCA CHRISTMAS PARTY 7:00 pm INVOLVEMENT 10:30 am New and Revised Ads Due CR Ads and Editorial Due

CRAFTS 9:00 am BLOOD DRIVE BIRDING FIELD TRIP 7:00 am -1:30 pm TO THE CELERY BIRDING WITH OWEN FIELDS WITH OWEN BLOOD PLATELET COMORA 2:00 pm, at COMORA 8:30 am, DRIVE 9:00 am -1:30 pm the MCA meet at the MCA

BOOK CLUB 2:00 pm parking lot MAINTENANCE PILLOWS 9:00 am Classifieds Due 2:30 pm

MENORAH CRAFTS 9:00 am MCA OFFICE LIGHTING AND CLOSED 2:00 pm HANUKKAH PARTY 5:00 pm

MCA OFFICE CRAFTS 9:00 am CLOSED