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May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours! 2 The Meadoword • December 2018

MCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Claire Coyle, President Notes From the Marilyn Maleckas, Vice President Jan Lazar, Treasurer Malcolm Hay, Secretary President’s Desk Bob Clark Claire Coyle—MCA President Bruce Ferretti Dr. Bart Levenson Hal Poschmann Living the Good Life Frank Taylor was so committed The theme for the award ceremony Fernando Viteri to his vision for The Meadows that was “Back to the Future” and I think I bumped into a neighbor the other he had a home built on the first hole this theme has a lot of meaning for COMMITTEES evening while walking the dog and we of the golf course for himself. He The Meadows. We were created as a Assembly of Property Owners were saying what a glorious day it was witnessed his vision become a reality community based on a leisure lifestyle. Mike Mazur, Chair here in The Meadows. He said to me, and grow beyond his original plans. A large percentage of the land owned Malcolm Hay, Liaison “You know Claire, my wife and I are He purchased additional land and built by the community is dedicated to open Best Kept both 80 now and this is the best time two additional golf courses and many green space and recreation. The 330 Bud & Lesley Totten, Cochairs we have had in our entire lives.” That more tennis courts to accommodate acres that was once the property of The Communications thought stuck with me, and when I got the demand from the residents of the Meadows Country Club now belongs to Claire Coyle, Liaison home I told my husband about it. He community. the community. We are responsible for Community Activities and said, “When you think about it, isn’t From the beginning of its maintenance and upkeep. Involvement that true for us, too? We’ve never had construction in 1975 until 1990 when We have leased the property Kathy Easley & Vicki Robley, Cochairs it better.” I had to agree. Taylor-Woodrow sold the club to those back to The Meadows Country Club Marilyn Maleckas, Liaison Oh, we’ve had bigger houses, members willing to invest equity to because that is the most economical Emergency Preparedness more disposable income, better purchase the property, The Meadows way to have the property maintained John Spillane, Chair health and more energy. But right Country Club was a public club and in a fashion that adds to the feel and Finance and Budget now we have more time to enjoy life, its membership included a large ambiance of the community. While the Jan Lazar, Chair a beautiful place to enjoy it in and percentage of the residents of The club has made progress toward financial Fining Hearing Panel wonderful friends and neighbors to stability, it is not yet operating in the Marvin Glusman & Joy Howes, Cochairs Meadows. The club was the center enjoy it with. Thank you, Marvin, for of social life and recreation for the black. New members are required to Long-Range Planning reminding me not to get trapped into community. Every sales brochure and keep the club afloat. It makes sense for looking fondly back on the good old advertisement featured the amenities the majority of those new members Maintenance Jo Evans, Chair days, and neglecting to fully appreciate available in The Meadows, including to be Meadows residents. The beauty Hal Poschmann, Liaison what we have here and now. We need golf and tennis and the wonderful of our property is one of our greatest Personnel to take the most pleasure we can in our Meadows lifestyle. assets. It is something we all treasure. Bob Clark, Chair beautiful surroundings and the unique Frank Taylor was indeed a We need to support the club to maintain Standards opportunities afforded to us here in visionary, because the concept he the lifestyle that is The Meadows. If the Bob Clark, Chair The Meadows. introduced about 45 years ago is club succeeds, the community succeeds. Safety Long-time Meadows resident the same concept being used by If the club fails, the community will John Spillane, Chair and country club member, Gerry major developers all across Florida. face some additional maintenance costs Fernando Viteri, Liaison Dunnigan, sent me a copy of A Developers are not selling homes; they and major decisions. Water & Wildlife History of The Meadows Country are selling a lifestyle. The Meadows Let’s go back to Sir Taylor’s vision Dr. Robert Hueter, Chair Club written by Bob Corley in combines the lifestyle featured in of community “Where the Good Times 2003. According to this fascinating the newer developments with the Roll” and where we live where we document, Sir Frank Taylor envisioned beauty of mature plantings and natural play and where a large portion of the The Meadows as “a community where settings and the warmth and charm of residents belong to the club. We have The Meadoword people of all backgrounds could an established community that appeals designed special programs to make live and play together. Play was an to folks with a wide range of incomes. membership attractive to residents. Call Community News Source of The Meadows Since 1983 essential component of his vision. We are really more like a small Glenda Bachner at 941-378-5957 to Publisher, MCA: Frances Rippcondi, Play included golf, tennis, swimming town or village than a big housing get more information on the available MCA General Manager and horses. Most residents would be development. programs. Graphic Designer: Beth McCaa retirees or soon to be retirees or people The Meadows Water & Wildlife As Sher’re Shepard, our MCA Proofers: Kathy Gibson, Lisa Compton on vacation. It would have housing Committee was recently honored receptionist says to all callers, “It’s Distribution: Meadows from small units to expensive single- by Sarasota County and its Keep a great day in The Meadows.” I MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION family homes. The common interest Sarasota County Beautiful program encourage all of us to remember to 2004 Longmeadow would be the good life as explained by for its contributions towards the make the most of every day we have Sarasota, Florida 34235 promotions such as, “Where the Good natural environment and sustainable here. Phone 377-2300 • Fax 377-2248 Times Roll” and “Live Where You maintenance practices for The [email protected] http://www.themeadowssarasota.org Play.” Meadows ponds.

Submission Guidelines Articles and Monthly Columns We welcome submissions from our Meadows residents for publication in The Meadoword. Articles should be of general interest to the community. We copy edit all articles for accuracy, content, style, and length and will not publish articles that contain offensive material or inaccurate information. Articles must be received by the posted deadline for publication in the following month’s edition. All submissions are published at the discretion of the editor and the MCA.

Subscription Rates The subscription rate for The Meadoword reflects a cost due to recent increases in post- age, labor, and materials: USA...... $2.00 per month Canada...... $3.50 per month Europe...... $6.25 per month The Meadoword • December 2018 3 4 The Meadoword • December 2018 What’s Happening? Frances Rippcondi—MCA Manager

“Great companies are built in the office, with hard work put in by a team.” Emily Chang

It is our goal at The Meadows receivable and payable to payroll, and understanding of many of bridges, benches, dog stations to welcome, serve and meet the benefits and taxes. Along with our operational procedures. She and kayak racks. No stranger to needs of our residents. This assisting the Finance Committee now uses those talents to assist in landscaping and having worked holiday season, I would like to with reports and annual budget improvements, beautification and at The Sanctuary for six years, take a few moments to thank and preparation, she manages the standards of the MCA. She works he now focuses his attention on recognize MCA’s dedicated team storage facilities and Meadoword closely with the maintenance team making The Meadows a beautiful members who make this happen advertising transactions. Her ability and ensures that maintenance place to live. on a day-to-day basis. For those of to perform varied tasks along with needs are being met within our Sher’re Shepard recently you who may not be familiar with her innovative ideas make her a community. joined our team as the full-time the MCA team, please take a few valuable team member. In addition to Sandy, Mike receptionist. She embodies moments and get acquainted with Another long-time veteran to Mazur has joined Operations The Meadows vision of being how each team member serves you The Meadows is our Maintenance on a part-time basis to assist welcoming, friendly, organized and and the needs of our community. Foreman Kirby Rolfe. Kirby in streamlining operational efficient. In her short time being Kathy Gibson celebrated her has held the foreman position for procedures, bidding and contract here, she has already proven to 10-year anniversary March 23, three years and been a part of the management, project coordination be an effective team member as 2018 and is our Administrative maintenance team for 14 years. and implementation. His expertise she greets residents and visitors Services Coordinator. Her diverse Aside from his skills in grounds and background in finance and to the community. As a resident talents allow her to multitask and maintenance, he possesses an administration, computer systems, of The Meadows her love of the and handle a wide range of understanding and history of The meeting and planning management, community shines through with responsibilities from human Meadows that few know, making along with his knowledge each conversation she has with our resources, records management, him an instrumental part of the of volunteer and leadership residents. overseeing accounting, team. Often having to put out fires development and communications Together, along with the MCA communications and activities. and always willing to help with a makes him the perfect team Board’s steadfast dedication, Kathy never shies away from a positive attitude he is an asset to member. He holds his CAM it is our goal is to protect the challenge and continually goes The Meadows and ensures that the license and many of you may know value of our community, serve the extra distance to ensure The grounds are maintained properly. him as Heronmere’s President, and our residents, foster community Meadows residents’ concerns are Recently, Sandy Truman has his role in Assembly, Emergency participation and renovation as we being addressed in a positive, transitioned from working solely Preparedness and the MCA Board. move into another exciting New professional manner. in an administrative capacity into New to the maintenance team Year at The Meadows. Wishing Lisa Compton, our Operations. Having worked here is Jim Alberts. Having worked as you and your family members Administrative Accountant, for longer than six years as the a union carpenter for 10 years, his Happy Holidays and New Year! handles a variety of accounting Administrative Assistant, she skills are being put to good use as responsibilities from accounts has gained a solid foundation he builds and maintains wooden

Top row from left: Jim Alberts, Lisa Compton, Kathy Gibson and Kirby Rolfe. Bottom row from left: Mike Mazur, Sandy Truman, Sher’re Shepard and Frances Rippcondi.

Photo credit: Beth McCaa The Meadoword • December 2018 5 Water & Wildlife Committee Church of the Nativity Receives award for contributions to (Episcopal) The Meadows environment A community in Christ, loving and reaching out to all, proclaiming the Good News

Come celebrate the Birth of Christ!

From left: Tom Thompson, Wayne Miller, Nancy Miller, Frances Rippcondi, Sandy at a Christmas Eve Truman, Bob Hueter, Marilyn Schmal, Dick Bragaw Candlelight Congratulations to Environmental Specialist, Mollie Service the Water & Wildlife Holland, has implemented a 7:00 pm Communion “low maintenance zone” around Committee! common area ponds to reduce 10:30 pm Communion chemical runoff into our water A Chamber String Ensemble In a “Back to the Future” systems and to prevent lake- will present a special musical theme-oriented award celebration bank erosion. The committee and prelude 20 minutes before promoting “Keep Sarasota County volunteers also planted portions of each service Beautiful,” the Water & Wildlife the shorelines with aquatic plants Committee was honored for their to enhance the ponds aesthetics, 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd contributions towards the natural improve water quality and provide (1 block South of University) environment and sustainable food and habitat for wildlife. maintenance practices for The The MCA thanks the Water 941-355-3262 Meadows ponds. The Water and & Wildlife Committee for their www.churchofthenativity.com Wildlife Committee, along with contributions in making The Rev. Charles H. Mann, Rector the MCA and Sarasota County’s Meadows the best place to live!

Wayne and Nancy Miller

Meadows Community Association Vision—To be known as a well-maintained, welcoming, safe community with up-to-date housing, activities and services designed to meet the needs of all residents Happy Holidays Mission—To preserve the property values, ambiance and vitality of our community The MCA Office will be closed: Strategies—Formulate a plan to modernize housing Monday, December 24 & Tuesday, December 25 stock, coordinate with the club on its redevelopment Monday, December 31 & Tuesday, January 1 effort and explore opportunities to expand activities offered by MCA 6 The Meadoword • December 2018

G4S Safety Patrol 809-0084 NEXT MEETING of the Safety Committee Safety December 3, 2 p.m., MCA Let’s stay safe all season All residents encouraged to attend John Spillane—Chair

During October there were 48 criminal, please call 911 immediately outside of your windshield makes reported incidents, 15 more than and give them the location and the sunlight refract and scatter, in September. There were eight description of this individual. If you intensifying glare. incident-free days. There were see anyone or anything that seems 202 citations issued this month for suspicious or out of place but you’re 3. Be especially watchful going BICYCLES, GOLF CARTS, various violations such as illegally not sure what to do, call the Safety around double-parked vehicles AND VEHICLES POWERED parked vehicles, garbage violations Office and an officer will check it out With so many landscape BY HUMANS and open garage doors. for you. vehicles double-parked on our streets, you may not clearly see • All vehicles shall be operated with due regard for the safety of others. Serious incidents at Accident prevention after dark oncoming traffic with the added community pools: glare. • Bicycles have the right-of-way on With the exception of the above pathways provided for pedestrians and incident, October was another 4. Drive slower if you are having bicycles. On October 1 at 3:15 p.m. at quiet month in The Meadows. trouble seeing • Bicycles must be equipped with a the north pool of Chanteclaire, At the last Safety Committee Just as you reduce speed driving warning device. a woman and her daughter were meeting, members discussed ways in rain or snow, you may need to go • Bicycles must yield to motor vehicles and floating in the pool, when they to prevent potential accidents slower when driving into the sun. golf carts where the pathway intersects with roadways or designated cart paths. heard a noise and looked towards involving residents who are not the area just outside the pool. Both paying attention while out walking Don’t let “porch pirates” ruin • Bicycles must operate with due regard for the safety of pedestrians. women noticed a white male, 30 or biking. Now that evenings are your holiday season to 40 years of age, 6’ tall, 190 lbs., getting darker earlier because of • Bicycles operating at night must be short brown wavy hair, wearing daylight saving time, many of us More people are shopping equipped with a front light and a rear light/reflector. red shirt and nothing else, exposing are doing our evening walk virtually online and having packages sent himself. Sarasota County Sheriff’s in the dark. There have been some to their front doors this holiday • Bicycles and pedestrians have the right- Department was notified. A search of-way over golf carts on those paths close calls by drivers almost hitting season. Police are seeing a rise available to all three types. of the area was done by the Safety pedestrians walking in the street in “porch piracy,” with packages Patrol, but was unable to find the • Golf carts are not allowed on after dark with no light or reflective being stolen at an alarming rate all Longmeadow (except to cross it). individual. gear on. Some of these walkers are across the country. Many of these • Minimum age requirement for operating also listening to music with earbuds crimes occur during broad daylight. a golf cart is 16. Then: and don’t hear approaching vehicles. Police departments are well aware Please use common sense if you are of the frequency with which these PEDESTRIANS AND JOGGERS out walking after dark. Please have thefts are occurring and developing On Friday, November 11 at a flashlight or other reflective item strategies to thwart these thieves. • On Meadows pathways, pedestrians about 1:15 p.m. at the south pool of on your person. The Meadows has had reports must yield to bicycles. Chanteclaire, a woman was doing of missing packages from time-to- • Pedestrians are expected to use swimming exercises and had her Sun in your eyes time, so residents need to be aware pathways rather than roadways designated for automobile­ use. back to the pool wall. Unbeknownst of the possibility this could occur. to her, a male approached her from Use extra caution when driving UPS delivery people may not ring • For safety reasons, no one is allowed behind, reached over her shoulders, to walk, jog, rollerblade, or bike on The into the setting sun. Residents the doorbell when they leave a Meadows Country Club private golf pulled her head back and grabbed have reported close calls on our package. If you are gone all day or courses and cart paths. her breasts. Although surprised and roadways when oncoming traffic is if you don’t open your front door, startled, she confronted and began driving into a setting sun. Sunlight you may have a package sitting yelling at the man who fled from can cause difficulty seeing when there for hours. That becomes easy the pool area on foot. The Sheriff’s you drive at any time of year, pickings for a drive-by thief. To be Office responded and the Safety especially here in Florida. The sure you know when packages are Patrol searched the community. period just after the sun rises and dropped off, sign up for delivery Weather Warnings issued by The description of the suspect is just before sunset are dangerous alerts on phone and email from the the National Weather Service a white male, 40 years old, 6’ tall, times for drivers, whether the days company’s websites. Missing Persons • Major and at least 200 lbs. He had light are long or short. The sun shining Here are some links to the most Traffic Detours • Water & brown long shaggy hair, and wears into your eyes restricts the view of often used delivery companies eyeglasses. That day he wore an the road because of glare, making where you can sign up for free Sewer Interruptions orange shirt and khaki pants. it impossible at times to get a true alerts. Free at www.scgov.net—click view of the road. These tips may the CodeRED registration Call 911 immediately help reduce hazards to make your UPS Tracking: trip safe. https://www.ups.com/us/en/Home. under Emergency Services. page To ask about CodeRED All of our residents should take 1. Wear polarized sunglasses registration, call the note of these two incidents and the Polarized sunglasses are FedEx Tracking: description of the individual. Last essential for any driver year-round. https://www.fedex.com/apps/ Sarasota County Contact year we had a number of incidents They won’t give you perfect vision fedextrack/?action=track Center at 941-861-5000. of a man exposing himself around in the glare of the sun, but they are association pools. In two other your best first step. U.S. Post Office Tracking: instances, the perpetrator actually https://www.usps.com/ walked onto one resident’s patio in 2. Keep your windshield clean the nude and on another day tried to Whatever the weather conditions, The Safety Committee would open a sliding glass door on another clean glass makes it easier to see, like to wish all our residents a safe residence. If you see a man exposing especially when you are facing and happy holiday season. himself, or any doing anything sunlight. Grime on the inside and The Meadoword • December 2018 7 Schemes, Scams and Cons… And how they try to take your money! John Spillane—Safety Committee Chair

Avoid being scammed So how can you protect your- much worse condition than the one • Never give into pressure to self from being scammed? listed online. It may not even be in sign anything; on Craigslist when the same neighborhood or city as • Trust your gut, and verify buying or renting 1. Meet the seller in person the one you inquired about. information; Whether it’s a real estate agent real estate or individual, the person selling If it seems too good to be • Use the Internet to confirm the property should be willing to true, it probably is information about properties To my knowledge, it hasn’t meet you in person. If they aren’t you’re considering as well as happened to a Meadows resident willing to do this, think twice about Rarely in life do we find a the seller. yet, but I just recently heard of a proceeding further. Make sure true “steal,” especially in real The moral of the story: always potential buyer that got scammed you are dealing with a legitimate estate. If someone is selling five verify that the seller is the out of a $6,000 “good faith” representative of the property. acres of land for $2,500 in one of legitimate owner of the property deposit to buy a home in The Seller and landlord impersonation the most desirable areas in town, or a legitimate representative Meadows. The scammer posted is more common than you may something isn’t right. If it sounds (i.e. a real estate agent). This is photos and a detailed description of realize. Even savvy buyers have too good to be true, it probably one of the best ways to avoid the home taken from a real estate found themselves being conned is. Do your research. Check the getting scammed when buying agent’s website on Craigslist. The by someone pretending to be the property and verify the seller. Find property through an online auction potential buyer will never see that landlord or owner of a property. out how much other properties are or classified ads site. While $6,000 again. It could happen to If the person says they work for selling for in the area so you can it’s perfectly possible to safely anyone, so let’s dig into the nuts a real estate company, call the gauge whether the selling price purchase property on Craigslist, and bolts of the scam and how a company to verify the information is realistic. If it’s not, something it’s often best to work with a Craigslist listing works. or use Google to search for the is either terribly wrong with the professional to ensure that you’re name of the agent or seller of the property or someone is trying to buying a legitimate property. What is Craigslist? property. You may also verify pull a fast one on buyers. There are some great deals on property ownership information Craigslist, so if you do decide to Craigslist is an American on the Sarasota County Property Before you even consider go this route, be cautious, do your classified advertisements website Appraiser’s website at https:// buying property homework and never rush into the with sections devoted to jobs, www.sc-pa.com/propertysearch. process. Always trust your gut, and • Always ask agents or owners housing, for sale, items wanted, if it seems too good to be true, it for identification; services, community, gigs, resumes 2. Avoid sellers who ask for probably is. and discussion forums. money early on Just about anything can be If a seller is asking for money bought and sold on Craigslist, early on, you may want to think even property, both rental and real twice about buying the property. estate. These sites have come a Never give anyone money without long way over the years putting first verifying that he or she is the buyer protection measures in place. legitimate owner of the property. However, it’s still important to be You need to see the property on the lookout for scams. If you’re first-hand, and you need to have buying property, which requires a a real estate attorney look over significant investment, you need to documents first. The same can be be even more diligent. said for sellers who ask you to wire them money. It’s not uncommon How property scams work for scammers to ask potential buyers to wire them money before Scammers gather listings from they’ve even seen the property. legitimate online real estate sites, Many of these con artists are and then repost them as their own. simply trying to unload properties, When an interested buyer contacts possibly even fake properties that them, the scammer requests a they have absolutely no claim to. down payment or a deposit to hold the property until the buyer can 3. See the property in person view it in person. The scammer Whether you’re searching for will continue running this same property through Craigslist or a well- scheme, collecting many deposits, known online property portal, it’s and then disappears overnight. It’s always important to see the property easy to fall prey to these scams, in person before you hand over especially if you’re truly interested money. Seeing the property first-hand in the property or this is your first is important for two reasons: time buying property. It may seem 1. It helps you determine sensible to put down a deposit to whether there are any issues with hold the property. After all, you the property that weren’t discussed don’t want someone else to come in the property description; along and snatch it up before you 2. You can verify that the do. It’s important not to give into property is the same one you saw emotion. Take your time when online. In some cases, scammers buying property—especially will list a piece of property online, online. and when potential buyers call to inquire, they’re told the property is no longer available, but another one is. The available property will either be more expensive, or in 8 The Meadoword • December 2018 Emergency Prep Lois Robinson Committee REALTOR®

Be prepared and stay safe Experienced Professional John Spillane—Chair Living In & Selling

The Emergency Preparedness of 155 miles per hour, it could have THE MEADOWS Committee held its last meeting easily turned our way. of the 2018 hurricane season on Officially the Atlantic hurricane Direct: 716.445.2563 November 13. Our volunteers season runs from June 1 through [email protected] have stayed at the ready for the November 30 when the storms 8334 Market Street past six months to respond to usually take shape just off the coast Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 The Meadows residents needs of Africa. However, most of these Office: 941.907.1033 in the aftermath of a hurricane. storms develop during peak season The Emergency Prep Committee between August and October. But operates under the premise that this year was different than most. the first 48 hours after a storm has • We saw the first named storm passed, there may be very little of the season (Alberto) form help from outside agencies to get just off the Yucatan Peninsula help into The Meadows. Sarasota just before Memorial Day on County first responders will be May 25. busy throughout the county, and we may have to fend for ourselves • Then on July 5, Hurricane for some time. Our volunteers Beryl became the first go out into the community after hurricane of the 2018 season. the storm has passed to inspect • On July 10, Tropical Storm and report damage and medical Chris became a Category 1 emergencies to our Command hurricane in the Atlantic. Center at the MCA. Those of us • None formed in August, in the Command Center will send making it the first time in assistance to the area as needed. five years that there were no We were exceptionally proud of hurricanes during that month. our volunteers’ response in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma last What did the weather experts year and have welcomed new predict for 2018? volunteers this year to assist the community going forward. Initially, this year’s season was forecasted to be an average to A quiet season for us slightly above average hurricane season. Experts predicted 10-16 We were very fortunate this named storms, 5-9 hurricanes and year to not have a serious storm 1-4 major hurricanes (Category threaten our area. Other areas of 4 or higher). This forecast was the country were not so lucky. On downgraded a few months later. As September 10, Hurricane Florence it turns out, the original forecast strengthened into a Category 4 was more accurate. While there storm as it slowly approached the were 15 named storms and eight eastern seaboard in the Carolinas hurricanes during the season, none from the Atlantic side. There were were much of a threat to us on the tremendous amounts of rainfall and Gulf Coast. Even our rainy season storm surge which caused major was lighter by comparison to other damage and loss of life. Then on years. October 8, Tropical Storm Michael With six months before became a major hurricane in the the start of the 2019 hurricane Gulf of Mexico and eventually season, we have plenty of time to devastated towns and communities prepare and get our homes and our in the Panhandle. Hurricane emergency plans in order so we Michael was the strongest storm can maximize our safety. to hit the continental United States Let’s not get complacent. since 1969. With Category 4 winds The Meadoword • December 2018 9 Standards Our role in keeping The Meadows a great place to live Bob Clark—Chair

What we do as homes. Each month, the hardworking members of this committee look for individuals does make ways to help individual homeowners a difference improve the appearance of their property. These suggestions may As I look around The Meadows, include power washing the driveway, WHAT: 56 players —either members of The Meadows I am constantly reminded of why cleaning the roof, improving the Country Club or residents of The Meadows my wife and I made this our home. appearance of lawns and landscaping 2 hours of play in the morning Many of you may have considered and general needed repairs of the 2 hours of play after lunch some of the same things as we did home. when choosing to live here. The The results of our collective WHEN: Monday, February 11, 9 a.m. good first impression you get driving efforts are showcased through the WHERE: The MCA Community Center 2004 Longmeadow through The Meadows helps sell our “Best Kept” awards. There are always community. It’s the Meadows lasting many nominations for this award LUNCH: BOX LUNCH—(please choose your sandwich) impression that keeps us proud to live demonstrating that our residents are qTurkey Wrap qCalifornia Club qSpinach Veggie Wrap here. doing their part to make The Meadows The MCA has done a good job one of the most desirable places to live ENTRY FEE: $25—Includes lunch and prizes; cash or check to MCA, of maintaining our open space and in Sarasota. NO REFUNDS ponds in a condition that enhances the One final reminder, if you are beauty of our surroundings. But each planning to do any upgrades to the REGISTER: At the MCA office; registration closes February 4. of us also has a role in maintaining exterior of your property, you need Questions? Call Janice Grossman 908-202-5930 the desirability of our community. to make application to the MCA Our residents have done a great job requesting approval of the proposed of taking care of their houses and improvements. Work should not start lawns. The number of requests for on any project until your application improvements review we receive has been reviewed and you have been each month indicates this process is notified by the MCA staff that the continuing. Residents are upgrading project has been approved. their driveways with pavers, putting Congratulations on your good on new roofs, upgrading windows and work and effort. This, in conjunction doors to hurricane standards and more. with the beautification projects These improvements are helping envisioned by the MCA, will continue enhance the value of our homes. The to make this a great place to live. task of the Standards Committee is to find ways to maintain the quality of our

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Be Our Hero... Blood Drive DONORS Dec 13 • 7 a.m.–1 p.m. NEEDED! 10 The Meadoword • December 2018 MHOA Assembly We want your input and participation! Committee Jan Lazar—MCA Treasurer Mike Mazur—Chair

We were glad to see have to fight traffic or search for a November Assembly meeting by the MCA Board at their December parking space to have a great meal at a an eye-opening experience meeting. many of you at our reasonable price. fall dinner social on Single-family homes are the Everyone in attendance at the There is no Assembly largest single group in The Meadows. November meeting of the Assembly of program during December November 7. We have a major role in the Assembly Property Owners had an eye-opening of Property Owners. We also have learning experience from the program Plan to attend the January 16 Seventy people enjoyed a a representative attend all the MCA presented by PGT Innovations. panel on Management Company wonderful dinner, had a great time committees to keep apprised of what PGT Innovations is a large window Relationships. visiting with other homeowners and is happening so we can give feedback manufacturer based in nearby Venice. Assembly Executive Committee heard what is going on with the MCA and input. We are always looking for Sam Skeleton and Jim Heise, members Nancy Harris and Gloria that affects the single-family homes. ways to find out what our members representatives from PGT, covered Thomas have been working with two Kudos go to Christine Deutsch want and to get more of you to join various aspects of the window veterans of the community association for her dinner selection and decorations. us so that we can have the broadest replacement process. They provided business to assemble a panel to tailor Our MHOA member and MCA Vice- input possible for single-family background on impact windows, wind remarks based on questions submitted President Marilyn Maleckas gave us a homeowners. If you haven’t yet joined, and projectile standards, waterproof during October and November by very informative and upbeat overview please do so NOW. Membership standards, general building code Assembly delegates. of the many things happening in The information is on this page. What requirements, types of window A lively and interactive Legal Meadows. We also had a Q&A from better return can you get for $15? materials available and pros/cons of Q&A session has been scheduled attendees about the new club membership The Meadows is undergoing lots each. They also enlightened all in February 20, facilitated by attorneys category and increased participation of of changes, addressing concerns of our attendance about the importance of Telese McKay and Scott Petersen. the whole community in both the club citizens and looking to a bright and quality installation practices. Mark your calendar now for these and MCA programs. fun future. We want your input and Meadows Community Association exciting and informative events. We look We will be having another dinner participation! The community is best Treasurer, Jan Lazar, presented the forward to seeing you on January 16! and our annual meeting in February. when we are all working together to draft budget that will be considered Look for more information in January maintain and improve it. and plan to join us! I want to remind you that the For those of you who have not election for the MCA Board is coming had the opportunity to eat at the club, up in March. Your ballot is mailed with we urge you to give it a try. The food your assessment in January. is getting rave reviews. You don’t

Become a member of the MHOA—it’s easy! Any single-family homeowner who does not already belong to another sub-HOA can join the MHOA, which is separate from The Meadows Community Association, the master association that all homeowners in The Meadows automatically belong to. If you would like to become a new member or your membership has expired or will expire soon, contact MHOA Membership Director Christine Deutsch for an application or renewal form. Email [email protected].

Cost for membership: $15...... one year $25...... two years $35...... three years $55...... five years Best Kept The MHOA is YOUR voice in the community! HOLIDAY DECORATION AWARDS December 3–6 TOP 1% Sarasota Real Estate Agent For Sale in “THE HIGHLANDS” Time to decorate for the holidays. The festive lights and colorful, 2981 Longleat Woods–Spacious pool home, preserve views . . . PENDING creative decorations will adorn The Meadows community for 2965 Longleat Woods–Fabulous floor plan and views ...... SOLD! everyone’s enjoyment. 3980 Chatsworth Greene–Panoramic golf views, oak and tile floors . . $339K For Sale ELSEWHERE in “THE MEADOWS” The Best Kept Committee will nominate and judge winners 4884 Marsh Field–Upgraded and secluded tropical oasis ...... $395K December 3 through 6. Photographs of winning displays will begin 3024 Rosemead–Updated maintenance-free home ...... $309K December 7, so please turn your decorative lights on by dusk. 5511 W Long Common–Well-maintained villa in fabulous location . . . $239K 3124 Sandleheath–Furnished villa with lush views ...... SOLD! Awards will be presented for three categories. Single-family For Sale IN SARASOTA homes, association entrances and Chairman’s Choice. Each Laurel Oak Estates–Jaw-dropping masterpiece ...... PENDING category will have a first place $100 and runner-up $50 prize. Founders Club–Gorgeous lakefront pool home ...... $999K All six winners will receive a certificate with their check at the Lakewood Ranch–Model home, golf views ...... PENDING Longboat Key–Luxuriously updated, full bay views ...... SOLD! Assembly of Property Owners, January 16, 4 p.m. at the MCA Community Center. The three first place winners will have a Best FERNANDO VITERI, Realtor® Kept sign on their property for three weeks. We invite you to Meadows Resident participate in The Meadows holiday tradition of decorating. The Meadows is the best! Call 941.400.7676 Lesley and Walter Totten, Chairmen [email protected] Best Kept Committee Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Indep. Owned & Operated The Meadoword • December 2018 11 Upcoming Meadows The Meadows Garden Club Community Activities Geraldine “Jerry” Bernier December/January

Plan for all your favorite activities in The Meadows. Activities take place at the MCA Community Center unless otherwise noted. Sign ups are required where noted.

DECEMBER 1st/2nd/3rd Mon: Mahjong 9 a.m. Every Wed: Crafts 9 a.m. 1st/3rd Wed: Bridge 12:30 p.m. (Signup Required @ 371-5271) 1st/2nd/3rd Wed: Horseshoes 3 p.m. (Lawn Behind MCA – Signup Required @ MCA) 1st/2nd/3rd Wed: Bocce Ball 3 p.m. (Lawn Behind MCA – Signup Required @ MCA) Garden Club participants working in the memorial garden. 1st/2nd/3rd Thu: Cornhole 3 p.m. (Lawn Behind MCA – Signup Required @ MCA) Every Fri: Fitness Class 9 a.m. Every Fri: Bridge 12:30 p.m. (Signup Required @ 379-7955) Sun, 12/02 Menorah Lighting/Hanukkah Supper – All Welcome (Signup was equired by 11/27) Mon, 12/03 Safety Committee Meeting 2 p.m. Tue, 12/04 Standards Committee Meeting 3 p.m. Tue, 12/04 Bingo 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m., Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Wed, 12/05 Communications Committee Meeting 10 a.m. Photo credits: Frances Rippcondi Wed, 12/05 Bicycle Club Meeting 1 p.m. The recently formed Meadows • 60 percent of Florida water is used Wed, 12/05 Fisherman’s Village Tour & Christmas Light Dinner Cruise Garden Club held its first program for irrigation. 3 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (Punta Gorda – Signup was Required by 11/01) meeting at the MCA on October 18. • All automatic landscape irrigation Thu, 12/06 Community Activities Committee Meeting 10 a.m. Sixty-four enthusiastic residents of systems are required by law to have Thu, 12/06 Electronic Device Help 1–4 p.m. (Signup Required @ MCA) The Meadows heard Wilma Holley, a rain sensor attachment. Thu, 12/06 Garden Club Meeting 2 p.m. Horticulture Extension Agent of the • Plants don’t have to be entirely Thu, 12/06 MCA Community Holiday Party 6 p.m. (Meadows Country Club – University of Florida/IFAS Sarasota native to Florida in order to be Signup Required @ MCA) County Extension Office, speak on good for the habitat or Florida- Sat, 12/08 Duplicate Bridge 1–4 p.m. (Signup at [email protected]) Florida-Friendly Plantings. friendly. Sun, 12/09 Tampa Bay Bucs vs. New Orleans Saints 1 p.m. (Raymond James The Extension Office is a Stadium – Signup Required https://fevo.me/meadows) partnership among Sarasota County, • Lawns require more water than shrubs and sprinkler systems should Sun, 12/09 Game Night 6:30 p.m. the University of South Florida and be set accordingly. Tue, 12/11 Pickleball Clinics 9 a.m. –12 p.m. (Contact Ron Albers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [email protected] for info.) Through community outreach, • We should utilize plant beds, walkways, rocks, gravel, mulch and Wed, 12/12 Book Club 2 p.m. initiatives and classes, the organization such to replace and reduce turf. Thu, 12/13 Blood Drive 7 a.m.–1 p.m. uses university research and resources Sat, 12/15 Meadows Car Club 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (Meadows Village Pub) to address local needs (website is • Established plantings will adjust http://sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu). to less water, particularly shrubs. Tue, 12/18 Bingo 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m., Doors Open 6:00 p.m. We learned the organization’s Watering should be once every Wed, 12/19 Bicycle Club Ride 8:30 a.m. (Meet by Shopping Village Sign Across Florida-Friendly Landscapes (FFL) other week during the winter/ From Willow Links) project protects Florida’s natural dormant season. Wed, 12/19 Happy Hour Sponsored by Aviva, 4–6 p.m. (Signup Required @ MCA) resources by conserving water, • Use iron for green-up of lawns. Thu, 12/20 Platelet Drive 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Call Lisa Fratoni, 917-0142 to reducing waste and pollution, creating • One variety of mulch–FloriMulch– Schedule Appt) wildlife habitat and preventing kills termites. Cypress mulch should Sat, 12/22 Duplicate Bridge 1–4 p.m. (Signup at [email protected]) erosion. Any landscape can be Florida- not be used and tree leaves make Mon & Tue, 12/24 & 12/25 MCA Business Office Closed – Christmas friendly if it is designed and cared for excellent mulch for planted trees. Thu, 12/27 Pickleball Clinics 9 a.m. –12 p.m. (Contact Ron Albers at according to the nine FFL principles: • Potash or trace elements may be [email protected] for info.) • Right Plant for the Right Place used during the period June 1 to Fri, 12/28 Pickleball Clinics 9 a.m. –12 p.m. (Contact Ron Albers at • Water Efficiently [email protected] for info.) September 30 when nitrogen or • Fertilize Appropriately phosphorous chemical usages are Sat, 12/29 Duplicate Bridge 1–4 p.m. (Signup at [email protected]) banned. Sat, 12/29 Singles Mingle 3 p.m. • Mulch Properly Mon, 12/31 MCA Business Office Closed – New Year’s • Attract Wildlife Attendees were given a copy of • Manage Yard Pests Responsibly the Florida-Friendly Landscaping publication “Guide to Plant Selection JANUARY • Recycle Every Mon: Mahjong 9 a.m. and Landscape Design” as a handy • Manage Stormwater Runoff Every Wed: Crafts 9 a.m. resource when designing or replacing • Protect the Waterfront from 1st/3rd/5th Wed: Bridge 12:30 p.m. (Signup Required @ 371-5271) plantings in our gardens. Holley was Pollution Every Wed: Horseshoes 3 p.m. (Lawn Behind MCA – Signup Required @ MCA) an outstanding speaker, as entertaining as she was informative. Every Wed: Bocce Ball 3 p.m. (Lawn Behind MCA – Signup Required @ MCA) The Meadows residents can take A brief organizational business Every Thu: Cornhole 3 p.m. (Lawn Behind MCA – Signup Required @ MCA) great pride in what The Meadows meeting followed the speaker. Jerry Every Fri: Fitness Class 9 a.m. Community Association is doing with Bernier discussed the importance of Every Fri: Bridge 12:30 p.m. (Signup Required @ 379-7955) the Longmeadow Beautification Project, having interested members complete Every Sat: Duplicate Bridge 1–4 p.m. (Signup at [email protected]) and the MCA Water and Wildlife and submit the club’s questionnaire Tue, 01/01 MCA Business Office Closed – New Year’s Committee’s efforts to eco-beautify our so that the Steering Committee can Wed, 01/02 Communications Committee 10 a.m. 85 detention ponds. We are meeting consider the wishes and priorities of its Thu, 01/03 Community Activities Committee 10 a.m. several of these Florida-Friendly membership and engage volunteers, as Thu, 01/03 Electronic Device Help 1–4 p.m. (Signup Required @ MCA) Landscaping principles already. we plan programs and activities. Thu, 01/03 Garden Club 2 p.m. As Holley expanded on these It was an informative and principles, we learned: successful first program for The Meadows Garden Club! 12 The Meadoword • December 2018

Singles Mingle SOLD in 1 DAY 4934 Rutland Gate December 29 at 3 p.m. 3 bedrooms • 2 Baths at the MCA Pool • Golfcourse View Get ready for the Instead of a big circle…this $370,000 time we’ll sit at tables and change 2nd Meadows seats to so everyone gets to meet Kathleen Niedospial, GRI “Singles Mingle” on one another. You may find someone who 941-780-2884 December 29 at 3 pm shares a particular interest…and Meadows Real Estate Services, Inc. at the MCA. who lives close by. www.SarasotaKathleen.com Maybe you’ll plan to ring in The 1st gathering was so well- the New Year with new friends! attended that we look forward to You can make it happen! another social success.

Call Marilyn Maleckas Realtor® • Resident of The Meadows Cell: 941-400-2081 DESIRABLE VILLA MAJORCA—2/2 with DEN + 400 sq. ft. glassed-in lanai overlooks tranquil garden, close to heated pool. Renovations include travertine flooring in main areas, hurricane shutters, newer wood cabinets & granite countertops, 2-car garage, paved courtyard, driveway & walkway in a well managed association. Allows 2 small pets ...... $249,900 Multi-year award winner of Sarasota Magazine’s FIVE START Award for Client Satisfaction

Meadows Real Estate Services Meadows Chorus 5027 Ringwood Meadow • Sarasota, FL 34235 2018-2019 Season Deadlines** for the In the beginning, all Meadows 2019 January issue Chorus members were Meadows residents. Over the years, the Display Advertising membership has grown to more contact The Meadoword than 60 men and women singers from all over the Sarasota area. Marketing Department at Directed by John Yost, the [email protected] group fall rehearsals continue on Thursdays, 7 p.m., at St. James United Methodist Church, 2049 New and revised display ads Honore Avenue. and payments, WED, DEC 5

• CR display ads, WED, DEC 5 Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor

• MCA columns, WED, DEC 5

• Articles & Announcements, WED, DEC 5 This year’s winter concert, “Happy Holidays” is on Sunday, Classified Ads—contact the December 16, at The Meadows Hal Poschmann, Realtor® MCA Reception Desk Country Club. 941-284-4315 In addition to the “Happy • Classifieds, WED, DEC 5 • Meadows resident since 2003 Holidays” and spring concerts, • Director, Meadows Community Association the Meadows Chorus performs • Member—Meadows Country Club ** NOTE: Deadlines may be for many local organizations and • Owner—Hi-Touch Services LLC, serving homeowners in the adjusted as necessary to senior communities in the Sarasota Meadows since 2006 and Bradenton areas. Selling or buying? I promise to serve you with the same accommodate production For more information about integrity and diligence you have come to know me for. and press requirements for concerts or joining the Meadows PROPERTIES FEATURED FOR SALE: Chorus, call Becki or Paul Felten, holidays and extenuating • 2 Bed /2 Bath Longwater Chase condo–outstanding golf 941-724-9589 or visit circumstances. view. Ready to move in! www.meadowschorus.org or email • 2 Bed / 2 Bath Chartwell Green condo–golf and water view. [email protected]. Many updates! The Meadoword • December 2018 13 14 The Meadoword • December 2018 The Scene From Chatsworth Greene Wherever, Whenever, it’s always fun… Bonnie Detwiler

December, the last month of dinner at 6:30 p.m. Hoping all can 2018—We have all experienced join us for a fun celebration. some good and not so good Wishing you and yours memories. Yet, we look forward the blessings of Christmas and to a busy festive month. The best Hanukkah and a healthy Happy things about the holidays are New Year! sharing our laughter, happiness and P.S. Jane Jassin has moved quiet moments together. and is adjusting to her new Get ready to attend our Winter surroundings near her son Larry. Holiday Dinner on December 12 I’m sure she would love to hear at The Meadows Country Club from you. Jane Jassin, Sterling Regency Room. Cocktails and hors Estates, 4220 Lower Roswell Rd., d’oeuvres begin at 5:30 p.m. with Unit 305, Marietta, GA 30068

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Matthew Solomon— Communications Specialist

25 Years of Living Life to the Fullest

A view of the the Aviva–A Campus for Senior Life grounds.

25 years ago, the world was a social activity, and spiritual connection pretty different place. A tank of gas which form the very heart of each cost just over a dollar, and the internet resident’s experience. was only just getting ready to make So, what’s next for Aviva? The its big debut. In the middle of the campus is eager to continue nurturing hustle and bustle of the 90s a group of its rapidly expanding relationship dedicated Sarasotans came together with its neighbors in The Meadows with a dream and a mission. This group through joint programming such as the believed that our community could incredibly popular balance and fitness do more for one another, especially class taught by members of the Aviva when it came to seniors. With a lot of therapy team. Staff and leadership at determination and a passion for their Aviva also hope to see the early stages dream this group broke ground on the of a large-scale renovation project campus that would one day become, begin on areas of the campus including Aviva – A Campus for Senior Life. common areas, the main rotunda, As Sarasota’s premier rental and main dining room at Kobernick senior living campus, Aviva has seen, Independent Living. Finally, building accomplished, and changed a great on the success of their annual Keep deal since its founding on November the Dream Alive gala event, the Aviva 5, 1993. The campus, which started out team and Aviva Jewish Housing as Kobernick House, has added new Foundation are set to introduce new services including Anchin Assisted programs and initiatives to allow for Living, Anchin Memory Care and greater participation from the Sarasota most recently Benderson Skilled community. Nursing & Rehabilitation as it works To learn more about Aviva – A to create a full continuum of care for Campus for Senior Life and experience residents. In its 25-year history, Aviva the possibilities of senior living visit has introduced residents to a whole www.avivaseniorlife.org or call new world of programming, wellness, 941-225-8369 for more information. 16 The Meadoword • December 2018

Photo credits: Liz Barnett

When I moved to Florida, I wanted scene made from shells, painted to live in a community, not just among driftwood Santas and diamond-studded a collection of houses and condos. starfish and sand dollars for the tree? Each year, the Craft Sale proves I For a traditional tree, we made hearts made the right choice in coming to The of glass, pinecone angels, snowmen, Meadows. clothespin soldiers, scrabble-tile It’s clear that here we are part ornaments spelling out wishes for of a community; moreover, it’s a joy or snow, miniature knit stockings community which cares. Every year, and hats. You could fill a mantle with there is an outpouring of support for a choir of angels crafted from music local charities as the doors of The scores and then hang our embellished Meadows Community Center open and stockings or cork garlands there. our good neighbors appear—ready and Thanks to your support lives will be changed There were plenty of Christmas eager to shop. and our community will be strengthened cards to send to special friends and Looking around Saturday morning, relatives. The intricate Iris fold cards it was hard to imagine that at 1 p.m. had candy canes, stockings, Christmas Liz Barnett the day before, chaos had reigned trees, Santa Claus and angels. New this as the Craft Group brought out box year were modern-looking Christmas after box of crafts, and members just trees with triangular shapes folded back from the North appeared, laden in a teabag style to pop-out from the with more crafts that they had made card. The show stoppers were three- during the summer. But by 4 p.m., all dimensional cards with built-up layers, the tablecloths had been found and which took hours to make but resulted were in place on tables now heaped in cards that will be kept and treasured. with goods. The Christmas tree was There were Valentine, Thanksgiving decorated. Nearly 1,500 tickets had and all-occasion cards as well—nearly been printed and were ready for the 500 of them in too many designs to raffles of 30 prize packages. Four Necklaces, bracelets and earrings…Oh my! Casual jewelry. list. No wonder there was always a tables and two shelves were filled with cluster of customers pouring over the the 663 greeting cards made by the cards trying to select just the right one crafters this year. Granny’s Attic was see any. Who could blame them with an outfit or to give as a gift. And who (sending cards is one of the ways good brimming with bargains. homemade fudge, chocolate candies, could resist sweet shell-topped boxes friends and neighbors bond). Of course, on Saturday morning at brownies, cookies, pie, cakes and all or gilded scallop shells turned into Our good neighbors extend 9, no one stopped to think about how manner of goodies spread out to tempt holders for jewelry? beyond The Meadows. Area businesses things had been the day before. They us to forget our diets? “After all it’s for Speaking of jewelry, there were and restaurants have donated gift were intent on shopping. Veteran Craft charity,” we said as we bought several. tables and tables of it. If you liked certificates, merchandise and services Sale shoppers know it’s important to The women clearly showed they earrings, there were 103 different pairs for our basket raffle. come early for the best selection. At were interested in practical items from which to choose. You could find These restaurants contributed gift the Children’s Table, all of the puppet to make life easier and work more the latest trend in tassels in earrings and certificates: mittens, shaped like animals, were sold efficient. On the first day of the necklaces. But if tassels weren’t your • At The Market at UTC: Buffalo by 9:20 (we’ll make more next year). sale, they purchased more than 100 thing, there were 85 other necklaces Wild Wings, Jason’s Deli, By 11, only one of the 33 insulated “scrubbies” to whisk away spills and 63 bracelets that ranged in styles Pascone’s Ristorante microwave bowl holders was left. If and stains from smooth range tops, from elegant crystals and freshwater • At The Square at UTC: Newks, you missed getting one of these, be counters and no-stick cookware. pearls to edgy art deco, wire wrap, Stonewood Grill careful when you take a hot bowl out Casserole carriers, oven mitts, hanging casual leather and metal bands, sweet of the microwave. Come early next towels, knitted dishcloths and trivets little scrabble tile pendants and more. • At The Shoppes at UTC: year to get one to protect you and your were among the first purchases many Customers clustered around the tables Apollonia, Pei Wei tabletop from burns. made as they entered the sale. trying to make a decision with the help • At Lakewood Ranch: Main Entering the sale, housewares and Then it was time to consider little of our seasoned jewelry-makers who Street Trattoria home décor were straight ahead, and luxuries. Hand-painted silk scarves, knew all the latest trends. • On University Parkway: Duffy’s to the left the bake sale table stretched brightly colored eyeglass holders In the center of the room was Sports Grill across the room. Men headed left. and change purses, elegant crocheted everything you need to decorate for the There may have been men who were evening purses, whimsical candy- holidays. For a Florida Christmas, what • On 17th Street: Popi’s Place not carrying something from the bake wrapper wristlets and fancy ball caps could be better than a beach theme • On Lockwood Ridge: Little sale table when they left, but I didn’t were perfect accessories to complete with a shell-trimmed wreath, a nativity Caesar’s The Meadoword • December 2018 17

Choosing jewelry takes teamwork. Photo credits: Liz Barnett

Ready for the sale! Basket Raffle Winners Everyone was a winner!

LA Fitness gave 7-day passes, lanyards and 50 percent off memberships to all participants.

Gift Certificates Angela’s Pure Salon and Spa – Diane Arch Apollonia Grille – Ann Morrisey Buffalo Wild Wings – Bonnie Botha J Jill – Agnes Rutushni LA Fitness – Nora Anderson, Greet Cosant, Brian Hahn and John Simkins Main Street Trattoria – Shirley McNally Mary Patten Hair- Margie Pucket Friday at 4. Newk’s – John Hergenrother Pei Wei – Nancy Masterson Taylor’s Hair Studio – Mary Jo Brinker Stonewood Grille – Pat Johnston

Baskets of Swag Bloody Mary Makings – Bill Martin Car Care – Mary Irving Coach Handbag – Barbara Farmer Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Duffy’s, Popi’s and Little Caesar’s – Elaine Carmelich For Fido – Sally Tauber Gator Mania – Lorraine Cavanagh Just for Kids – Caryl Magnus Just for Me – Diane Groves Learning Express Toys and Crafts – Terry Binder Mani & Pedi at Lavish Nails – Sharon Godlewski Margaritaville – Laura Swanson Rare Wine – Paul Easley Baked goodies and temptations. Travel Essentials – Anonymous Treats for 2 at Edin Nails & Newts – Liz Altavista These businesses contributed them when deciding where to shop and Video Camera – Chris Conners merchandise or services: to dine. Vodka and Mixers – Paul Easley • On Lockwood Ridge Road: At the end of another successful Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa sale, the Craft Group members would • In University Park at Cooper like to say thank you to all our good Creek Blvd.: LA Fitness neighbors. The good neighbors behind the scenes include the Board • At The Shoppes at UTC: of Directors and the staff of the MCA Learning Express, Three Dog who have been extremely helpful Bakery during the entire year. We’re grateful • At the UTC Mall: J Jill to The Meadoword for coverage • At Lakewood Ranch: Edin Nails throughout the year. But most of all we want to thank each of you who Mary Jo Brinker and Sharon Godlewski John Hergenrother and Paul Easley • On South Tamiami Trail: Mary came to shop. Because of you, local Patten Hair charities will be supported. At the • At The Market at UTC: Lavish January meeting of the MCA Board of Nail Lounge Directors, checks will be presented to • At University Parkway and Baby Basics, The Haven, Resurrection Center Ring Road: Taylor’s Hair House, and SPARCC (Safe Place Salon and Rape Crisis Center). Because of you lives will be changed and our • Arbonne Representative: Susan community will be strengthened. Reyes Thank you. We hope that you will remember Diane Arch and Chris Conners Greet Cosant 18 The Meadoword • December 2018 Scenes from The Meadows Car Show A beautiful day for a car show

2004 Honda Valkyrie Rune, owned by Bruce Nemet, 5th Place—Photo credit: Bruce Nemet

1929 Ford Model A replica, owned by Wayne Miller, 4th Place, Jim Rutushni, 3rd Place, Claire Coyle, MCA President, Tony Tannus, Wayne Miller, 4th Place—Photo credit: Steve Gibson Sponsor, Robert Schmitke, 1st Place, George Swartz, 2nd Place (not pictured, Bruce Nemet, Medals—Photo credit: Steve Gibson 5th Place)—Photo credit: Paul Easley

2016 Chevrolet Corvette, owned by Saul Feldman– Foreground 1923 Ford “T-Bucket, owned by 1923 “T-Bucket, owned by Jim Rutushni, Feldman’s 2016 Chevrolet Corvette had the most Jim Rutushni, 3rd Place, Background 1966 Ford 3rd Place—Photo credit: Steve Gibson powerful engine (650 horsepower)—Photo credit: Mustang, owned by Robert Schmitke, 1st Place— Steve Gibson Photo credit: Steve Gibson

1992 Chevrolet Corvette, owned by Frank Crowe Jim Rutushni wears his Navy jersey with pride— 1965 Ford Cobra, owned by George Swartz, —Photo credit: Steve Gibson Photo credit: Steve Gibson 2nd Place—Photo credit: Steve Gibson Bridge Anyone? Fridays and every other Wednesday 12:30 pm MCA Community Center 2004 Longmeadow

Sign up in advance by calling Bill Thompson 379-7955 The Meadoword • December 2018 19 Meadows December Volunteer Highlight Jo Evans Long-time chairman of The Meadows Maintenance Committee Jan Pearce

A beautiful landscape doesn’t happen by itself...especially not in Florida.

And certainly not in The Meadows, where colorful vistas draw the eye year-round. Enter Joann (Jo) Evans, gardener extraordinaire and long-time chairman of The Meadows Maintenance Committee. A resident of Scarborough Common since 1992, Jo is the gold standard for Meadows volunteers. An MCA board member from 2005 to 2010, Standards Committee member since 2010, former member of Best Kept and Emergency Preparedness Jo Evans Photo credit: Beth McCaa Committees, former officer of Community Association. The her condo association, and the attractive planting areas at the list continues. She was also the 17th Street entrance, and at major co-founder of Joining Our Youth intersections display her work. (JOY), a nonprofit organization for (The Meadows Country Club youth aging out of foster care. has its own crew of gardeners to When Jo says she likes to play maintain their property.) bridge, “but I have to do it at night, “Maintenance is crucial,” Jo says, because I have no time to do it reminding us that The Meadows is during the day,” you believe her. now 40 years old. That’s why she She names the Maintenance welcomes the recently announced Committee as her favorite Renaissance of The Meadows, which Meadows endeavor, “because you will include updated landscape plans can make a bigger impact and can that will absorb her attention now see the work and the results.” and in the future. That committee has nine Her gardening expertise members who meet once a month, was originally acquired in Ohio when each member reports on where she and her husband ran a the maintenance problems in his/ large business, which included a her assigned zone. After some hardware store, feed mills, building discussion, a list of concerns supplies, and a floral and landscape (or kudos) is given to Meadows operation. maintenance staffers for their She sometimes receives calls Numbers attention. “This is a working from residents who want to have ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN, DR. BRENDA 955-1220 committee,” Jo explains. “They more flowers in more places AVIVA 377-0781 have to get out of their cars, walk in our development. For one CTR PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS 360-9706 and bike around their assigned thing, it would be too costly, she FULL SPECTRUM OPTICAL 343-7720 area” to really take a close look at explains, and for another it would GOLDEN DAISY CAFE 371-3354 what’s going on. be incompatible with the original MASSAGE THERAPY, TERRI MAGDALINSKI 378-4101 Jo is out three times a week to concept of The Meadows, which THE MEADOWORD 377-2300 do her own landscape inspection, was designed to resemble an THE MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 377-2300 and then once a month with MCA informal English countryside. THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB 371-6000 Administrative Assistant Sandy Jo commends the MCA MEADOWS GOLF PRO SHOP 378-5153 Truman or Frances Rippcondi, maintenance staff for their efforts, HIGHLANDS GOLF PRO SHOP 371-0982 RACQUET CLUB PRO SHOP 378-5265 MCA Manager, to follow up. and for their extensive cooperation with her and her committee. She MEADOWS DENTAL ASSOCIATES 377-3659 In her spare time, Jo helps design layouts for new beds, and chooses also welcomes the formation of MEADOWS REAL ESTATE 556-9440 the plants (new and replacement) in The Meadows Garden Club with MEADOWS SAFETY PATROL (G4S SAFETY PATROL) 809-0084 coordination with the committee and which she hopes to work closely. MEADOWS VILLAGE PUB 342-5050 Meadows staff. “We just ordered the At the end of our interview, MONA LISA RESTAURANT 377-6562 geraniums, which will replace the she cast an appraising eye over a MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 371-3494 pentas,” she reports. nearby planting bed. “That’s much NATURAL HEALING CENTER 377-4325 Jo and her committee work too overgrown,” she said. “Those SALON FRANCISCO 444-9616 on the common and nature areas plants need to be replaced.” SUNTRUST BANK 554-3901 of The Meadows, which are TARPON POINT NURSING AND REHABILITATION 377-0022 maintained by The Meadows VIP TRAVEL 377-0017 20 The Meadoword • December 2018

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Dec/Jan Events Golf—Call The Golf Pro Shop for Information 378-5153 Dec 2 – Guest Day Dec 2 – Mixed Pairs Holiday, 12:30 p.m. Dec 5 – Mulligans & Martinis, Clinic 3:30 p.m., Cocktails 4:30 p.m. Dec 7 – PRO SHOP HOLIDAY SALE! 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dec 11 – LGA Holiday, 9 a.m. Dec 21 – 9 Hole Scramble Jan 2 – Mulligans & Martinis, Clinic 3:30 p.m., Cocktails 4:30 p.m. Jan 6 – Guest Day Jan 9 – MGA Social Jan 12 – MGA Ryder Cup, 8 a.m. Jan 19 – MGA Member/Member Jan 20 – Mixed Pairs Special Event, 12:30 p.m. Jan 22 & 29 – LGA Queen Bee Jan 30 – MGA Barret Nichols, 9 a.m. Tennis—Call The Tennis Pro Shop for Information 378-5265 Dec 1 – Guest Day Dec 1 – Ladies Pro Doubles Exhibition Dec 5 – Courts & Cocktails, Clinic 3:30 p.m., Cocktails 4:30 p.m. Dec 5 – Ladies HO HO HO Round Robin & Dinner Dec 15 – Naughty or Nice Holiday Mixer Jan 2 – Courts & Cocktails, Clinic 3:30 p.m., Cocktails 4:30 p.m. Jan 5 – Guest Day Jan 26 – Team Tennis Super Bowl Round Robin Dining & Social—Call for Reservations 378-2135 Dec 4 – Book Club, Board Room, 11 a.m. Dec 7 – Seafood Buffet, Regency Room Dec 11 – Speakers Bureau, Regency Room, 4 p.m. Dec 14 – Monthly Member Social, FVL Patio, 5 p.m. Dec 15 – Holiday Social, Regency Room, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dec 20 – Trivia Night, Regency Room, 5:30 p.m. Dec 25 – Christmas Buffet, Regency Room, 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve Celebration, 7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Jan 1 – Book Club, Board Room, 11 a.m. Jan 10 – Women’s Club Luncheon, Regency Room Jan 11 – Monthly Member Social, FVL Patio, 5 p.m. Jan 19 – Winter Dinner Dance, Regency Room, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Jan 24 – Mediterranean Night, Regency Room Jan 29 – Speakers Bureau, Regency Room, 4 p.m. Jan 31 – Trivia Night, Regency Room, 5:30 p.m. Fitness Activities—Call for more details 371-6000 x 228 Water Aerobics – Monday, Wednesday & Fridays at (TBA) (weather permitting, fees apply for Fridays) members and their guests only Balance class – Fridays at 12:30 p.m., space is limited, fees apply, registration required; contact Rebecca at the Fitness Center for fees and availability Yoga – Beginner/Relaxed, Mondays at 4 p.m.; $12 member fee & guest of a member, $17 cash, nonmember fee Sports Yogas – Thursdays @ 9:30 a.m. – $12.00 for member & guests, $17 cash nonmember. Wednesday Slow Flow Yogas –10 a.m.; $12 for members & guests (club account) $17 for non (cash only) Stretch & Tone – Tuesday & Thursdays at 8:30 a.m., free with fitness privileges Tap & Jazz for beginners with Bonnie Gray – Wed @ 5:15 Tap & 6:00 jazz Limited Free spots available for TMCC Members, contact Bonnie to RSVP and get rates for non-members; 727-709-0199 Tai Chi returns – contact the fitness center for schedules and fees Activities in the Dickens Center Ladies Bridge – 1st & 3rd Wed & 2nd & 4th Fri, 1 p.m. – sign up on podium in Dickens lobby. Men’s Bridge – Every Tue, 1 p.m. – call Bill at 379-7955 to sign up. Mahjong – Every Fri, 9:30 a.m. to noon – call Dotty at 342-9890 to sign up. Water colors – (by appointment only) Thursday @ 9:30 – contact Carolyn 366-2866 – class fee is $30 ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 941-371-6000. 22 The Meadoword • December 2018 Halloween Party Costumes on parade at the 2nd Annual MCA Halloween Party

Jean Cochran Richard Coyle

Photo credits: Paul Easley

Sandy Truman, MCA Administrative Assistant

Jan & Bob Clark (Bob is a director on Mike Mazur & Sue Pound Kirby Rolfe, MCA Maintenance Foreman the MCA Board) The Incredible Hulk The Meadoword • December 2018 23 Are you ready for football? Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints at The MCA Sunday20s18-19 EnteNrtainmeeenlt Series Activities Committee State College of Florida’s Neel Performing Arts Center scores a touchdown!

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Join your Meadows’ friends for some football, with a trip to the Buccaneers vs. Saints game on December 9. Game time is 1 p.m. and ticket prices range from $50 to $235. The Bucs offer bus and ticket packages departing from 2571 12th Alltter Eaglles Simply Streisand Street in Sarasota (across from Ed Smith Stadium.) The bus will leave Simply Streisand Febrruarry 17,, 2019 three hours before kickoff and depart Tampa 30 minutes after the game JJaannuuaarryy 2200,, 22001199 ends. You are responsible for buying your game tickets and making your own transportation arrangements. To learn more and purchase tickets and bus passes to the game, call Allie Lewis 813-870-2700 ext 2507 or visit https://fevo.me/meadows.

J. Rocco’sFormerly From New YorkSalon Want a new LOOK? We can make it happen ... Broadway at the Movies • Hair Care • Low-Lights • Brow & Lash Tinting February 24,, 2019 Jay Whiite • Color • Manicure / Pedicure • Gift Certificates Available March 24,, 2019 • Highlights • Waxing Presented by State College of Florida Foundation, Inc. Call us today • 941-953-5299 All shows begin at 2 p.m. 935 N. Beneva Rd. (Sarasota Commons) 941-953-5299 Special Offer for The Meadows! Enter or mention the coupon code “Meadows” when ordering your tickets online or over the phone to receive the ticket pricing below. New owners Order Your Tickets Today! to The Meadows Call SCF’s Neel Performing Arts Center box office at Be sure to pick up your 941-752-5252 or online SCF-Foundation.org Guaranteed reserved seating for all shows “Newcomer’s Packet” Individual tickets $35, Six-Show subscription $150 5840 26th Street West • Access from 60th Avenue West • Directions at SCF.edu/Maps at the MCA Building Video links to performance artists on SCF-Foundation.org 2004 Longmeadow Drive Welcome to SCF-Foundation.org

The State College of Florida Foundation presents the Sundays at Neel entertainment series. The admission proceeds make an important difference for our music programs. Your gift offers the next generation of SCF musicians opportunities through scholarship support and faculty advancement, as well as experiences with visiting artists. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Disability Resource Center The Meadows! at least five business days prior to the event: [email protected] or 941-752-5295. 24 The Meadoword • December 2018 Memoirs and Life Writing Group Describing significant events that happened in your life and hearing the same from others is what The Meadows Memoirs and Life Writing Group is about Bob Barnett—Memoirs Coordinator World War II Bob Barnett—Memoirs Coordinator

Everybody suffered during work in a steel mill. My father was was only one-month-old. a young child in England where he World War II. Some suffered more in the Navy, but spent the war in Although all Americans made faced the deadly German air raids than others. My family was very Washington and Philadelphia. sacrifices, they did not face enemy and was later orphaned. lucky. My nine uncles survived the My wife’s family was not so attacks at home. war. Only one saw action in Europe; lucky. Her father was killed, fighting In the story below, Vic Pathe the rest were deferred for doing war in Patton’s Army in Italy when she describes his memories of the war as Wartime Recollections: 1939–1942 Vic Pathe

Preparations for war could be seen powered trains were the fastest means As the warning sirens sounded, They accompanied me to medical everywhere. The Authorities ordered of inter-city transit. More smoke. we were hustled into the shelters, appointments when necessary and the construction of community air- Soon Britain was at war, and the remaining there from dusk until late performed all tasks to assist my raid shelters in the streets. To provide sirens wailed out real warnings. A total into the night. The shelters were ugly mother. Without them, she could raw material for the war effort, work blackout was enforced from dusk buildings with brick walls, flat concrete not have continued to operate the crews with cutting torches removed until dawn. The night streets were roofs and, of course, no windows. business—which was her sole source the iron railings from private houses deserted except for patrolling air-raid They were unheated and dimly lit with of income. and commercial buildings. The eerie wardens, looking for any glimmer of concrete floors and wooden benches. Despite the difficulties, there sound of air-raid sirens could be heard light from windows or doors. “Put that With little ventilation, mildew and were some happy childhood events. as they were tested in preparation light out” they shouted as their fists other unpleasant odors were common. These included day trips by train to for war. It was the summer of 1939 pounded on the doors of offending As I think back, with hundreds of the seaside at Skegness on England’s and I was four years old. These are residents. A wartime regulation people and their pets jammed into some of my earliest recollections. We required that children carry gas masks a relatively small space, there was were living in Leicester in the living and were drilled at school to prepare considerable chaos before a single quarters attached to my mother’s small for a possible poison gas attack. bomb was dropped. grocery store, or as the English called But we were considered to be Remarkably, people were usually it “a corner shop.” the lucky ones, because Leicester upbeat and cheerful, singing wartime Our neighborhood was one of was not a primary target. Coventry, songs, while dogs barked, cats hissed, streets of small, attached Victorian on the other hand, only 20-odd miles children played and babies cried. era brick houses, (photo below) away, had been the automotive Given my young age, I didn’t fully each with a very small backyard manufacturing capital of Britain. Its appreciate the seriousness of our many factories were converted to the situation, but recall being afraid at the production of war materials, producing sound of descending whistling bombs. everything from ammunition to tanks Later in the war, during a visit to and aircraft. Coventry was bombed Coventry, I was surprised at the sight east coast, a new tricycle on my fourth night after night. November 14 and of piles of rubble where houses had birthday and movies at the local 15, 1940 are recorded in infamy, as once stood. cinema, including Judy Garland in the night of the “Coventry Blitz.” While I was too young to be the Wizard of Oz. The streets must On this horrific night hundreds of aware of it, these were difficult times have been safer for children in those enemy aircraft dropped tons of high for my mother. She had converted days because, despite my young age, I explosives on the city. Incendiary to Catholicism before marrying my was free to roam during daylight with bombs set the city ablaze and the city father in 1934. The marriage was not other kids. I could be gone for hours containing a coal shed and a toilet. center was levelled. Four thousand popular with some in her family. Only without my mother wondering about Leicester, like other British industrial homes were destroyed, at least a year later, my father took ill with my safety. cities of that era, was a dingy, maybe 500 citizens were killed and more tuberculosis, and two years later, at the With the passage of time, my even depressing place. This was than 1,200 injured, many of them age of 35, he died. mother’s illness worsened and she particularly true during winter when seriously. The 14th century cathedral As the war began in September was frequently confined to bed. We tens of thousands of chimneys spewed was destroyed, (see photo below as 1939, my mother was alone and were together in her bedroom in the smoke from coal fires. Horse-drawn Winston Churchill and the Mayor of struggling to make a living in a store early evening of January 9, 1942, vehicles traversed the cobblestone Coventry inspect the damage). with low sales. To complicate matters, when she lost consciousness and later streets delivering milk and bread. she was frequently ill. We were that evening she died. My memory Working the same route each day, the both asthmatics. For us, breathing is totally blank with respect to what horses plodded the streets undirected difficulties were common. The damp happened immediately after she lost while the deliverymen dropped off cold climate combined with the consciousness. In anticipation of her goods from house to house. Nothing smoke-filled air of the city made our death, my mother had arranged for was wasted, even the horse droppings condition worse. Artificial sunlight her brother, Frederick, and his wife, were collected by residents to fertilize treatment was prescribed for me. For Alice, to become my guardians. Later vegetable gardens. one hour per week, my skinny little that evening, Frederick arrived to take Public transit and bicycles frame was stripped to the waist, and I me to their home in the nearby village were the most common means of sat in front of huge ultraviolet lamps. of Claybrooke. The remaining war transportation and no one in our Fortunately, caring and helpful years and the balance of my childhood neighborhood owned a car. Steam- neighbors helped staff the store. would be spent in the country. The Meadoword • December 2018 25 2019 Meadows “U” at a Glance This Month!

What: Tour of Spanish Point When: Wed., January 16 at 10 a.m. Cost: $10 due morning of event (exact change) RSVP BY JANUARY 10 at 377-2300 or Meadows “U” Has Something for You! [email protected] Meadows “U” programs are held at the MCA Community Center unless LIMIT 90 PEOPLE otherwise noted. Programs are open to all Meadows residents. Transportation: You may meet at The Meadows Country Club Speaker’s Bureau—Tuesday, January 29th the MCA to arrange to carpool with 4:00 p.m. in The Regency Room other participants, leave 8:45 a.m., A conversation with Mote President and CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby on the $130 million Aquarium to be built on or arrive at Spanish Point by Sarasota County-owned land in Nathan Benderson Park. 9:30 a.m. on your own. Sponsored by MCA, Meadows “U” & Meadows Community, event will be open to TMCC Members and Meadows Community. Reservations will be taken to provide adequate seating. Call 941-371-6000, ext. 226 for reservations or email:[email protected]

A lifetime of learning in two great series! Nathan Benderson Park 2018 Events & Programming

SARASOTA INSTITUTE OF LIFETIME LEARNING

PRESENTS

December 2 — Jingle Bell Run December 6 — FSCL Cross Country Championships December 9 — Christmas Glow Run Global Music December 10 — Florida West Coast Half Marathon & 5k Issues December 16 — Sarasota Crew Intrasquad Regatta Mondays AN INSIDER’S MUSICAL VIEW OF CONVERSATIONS PROGRAMS are ongoing at NATHAN BENDERSON PARK 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235 TODAY’S WORLD WITH GREAT PERFORMERS • Indoor Rowing Fitness—Classes held daily in the beautiful Finish Tower • Chi/Walking—Introduction to ChiWalking method by a certified instructor- Starting up in May • Rentals—Pontoon Pedal Boat, single and double sit on top kayaks, stand up paddleboards, and single sculls are available to rent by the hour at NBP • Learn to Row—101 & 201 courses are currently available, along with private lessons Global Issues Series with lectures on global issues by recognized experts • Dragon Boat Paddling—Courses are currently available in the fields of diplomacy, academia and public affairs • Team Building—Rowing and Dragon Boat team building opportunities are 12 Lecture Series in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch available Music Mondays Series • Camps—Youth Aquatics Camp will feature Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboard, with world-famous performers: artists, singers, pianists and composers Rowing, Boater’s Education, Dragon Boat Paddling, RC Sailboats, and more. - a unique mix of education and enjoyment 12 Conversation Series in Sarasota and Venice For more information about events, up-to-date program scheduling, January 7 to March 29 and pricing information, visit www.NathanBendersonPark.org All series season subscriptions $85 - Single tickets at the door $10 Program brochures are at area libraries. For schedules and more information see: VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! www.sillsarasota.org 26 The Meadoword • December 2018 Sarasota Concert Association presents Avis Romm and Aaron Romm in a Music Matinees Performance

Sarasota Concert music education and classroom Association’s popular activities in the public schools. Romm is also known for her free concert series music editing skills; several of launches its her popular piano editions are available from Minstrel Press. 2018–2019 season She performs regularly with her with a performance husband, the legendary trumpeter, Ronald Romm. by two nationally Dr. Aaron Romm, instructor of acclaimed artists. trumpet at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, has performed around the globe to great acclaim, The Sarasota Concert from the Jalisco Philharmonic Association’s free Music Matinees Orchestra (Guadalajara, Mexico) series launches its 2018-2019 to Sarasota Orchestra, and Venice season with pianist Avis Romm Symphony. His solo performances and trumpeter Aaron Romm, and masterclasses have taken him Monday, December 10, at noon in to Belgium, France, and most David Cohen Hall at the Beatrice recently, Spain. Since moving Friedman Symphony Center, 709 back to his hometown of Sarasota, N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The Romm has had the honor of program performing will include with the Jubilation Sarasota by Johann Orchestra Sebastian Brass Bach/ Quintet and Romm; the is active as “Ultimate” a private Be Our Hero...Donors needed! concerto by trumpet Call Lisa Fratoni 917-0142 to schedule an appointment Franz Joseph instructor. Haydn; When he’s “Queen of the Night” by Mozart; not performing in front of an Blood Platelet Drive Romanza by Rafael Méndez; audience, Romm performs behind December 20 , MCA Parking Lot La Virgen de la Macarena by a microphone as a voiceover • 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monterde; and Sonata for Trumpet artist and announcer. Romm is a and Piano by Charles Reskin. The Warburton Performing Artist and concert is free and open to the Clinician. For more info, visit public. www.aaronromm.com and Steinway Artist Avis www.aaronrommvoice.com. Romm dazzles audiences as a Music Matinees is a series soloist, chamber musician, and of free concerts featuring collaborative pianist. Her love performances by high-caliber, area- affair with the piano began as based artists. The series is designed early as age three and led her to to offer a wide variety of musical studies at The Juilliard School genres, including classical, folk, where she received Bachelor of and jazz, featuring both vocal and Music and Master of Science instrumental performers. The 2019 degrees. While in New York, Music Matinees concert season she gave performances at Alice continues with Marc Mannino, Tully Hall, Studio 58, concerts classical and jazz guitar (January with the Juilliard Ensemble, and 16); Michael Baron and Priscila as a freelance performing and Navarro, one piano, four hands recording pianist. In addition, she (February 6); Sarasota Opera performed as a solo and ensemble Studio Artists (March 6) and Hein pianist for radio, television and Jung, soprano, and Grigorios stage throughout the United States, Zamparas, piano (April 10). Canada, Europe, South America, All Music Matinees Russia, and Asia. Romm maintains performances are free and at an active teaching studio and is in noon at the Beatrice Friedman demand as a contest adjudicator. Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami She is highly respected in the Trail, Sarasota. Seating is open; no field of opera, having coached, reservations accepted. For more directed, conducted and performed information about Music Matinees, in hundreds of opera productions email Gail Berenson at internationally. With a view to [email protected] or Charles young people, Romm is a specialist Turon at [email protected]. in the Carabo-Cone Method, a sensory motor approach to music learning, and spearheaded an innovative project to integrate The Meadoword • December 2018 27 The Meadows Book Club December 2018 Book Preview The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks Geraldine “Jerry” Bernier

Author and Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine of Desire: The Hidden World of Islam (Anchor Press Brooks has written another fascinating novel – The 1994) and Foreign Correspondence: A Pen Pal’s Secret Chord (Viking Penguin) — built upon, and Journey from Down Under to All Over (Anchor 1997) enhancing, the biblical record of King David’s life, which won the Nita B. Kibble Literary Award for ambitions, loves and battles set in the period of the women’s writing. Her Masters’ Thesis, Dames and Second Iron Age. Daughters of Colonial Days (Andesite Press 2015) “Peeling away the myth to bring David to life was reprinted in paperback by Penguin’s Forgotten she traces his journey from shepherd to soldier, Books in 2018. obscurity to fame, hero to traitor, beloved king Her first fiction novel,Year of Wonders: A Novel to murderous despot, and into his remorseful and of the Plague (Viking Press 2001) about a young diminished dotage.” (Wikipedia) woman who fights to save fellow villagers when the Told from the voice of prophet Nathan, who is bubonic plague decimates her Derbyshire village, ordered by King David to write his life story that his became an international bestseller. It was followed legacy might live, we hear from his son Solomon, by March (Viking 2005) inspired by Louisa May wives Bathsheba, Mikhal and Abigail, and some Alcott’s Little Women (Viking), imagining the war whom he conquered in battle. It is not always a time experiences of Father March, and People of the pretty picture, but Brooks’ prose and masterful grasp Book (Viking /Penguin Books 2008) a fictionalized of biblical and Judaic history, the Judaen desert, history of the Sarajavo Haggadah. The Washington human strengths, frailties and failings make for a Post selected March as one of the best fiction works suspenseful and gratifying read. published in 2005 and went on to win the Pulitzer “Brooks has an uncanny ability to hear Prize for Fiction in 2006. People of the Book won the and transform characters from history, and this Australian Book of the Year Award and the Australian beautifully written, unvarnished saga of faith, desire, Literary Fiction Award in 2008. family, ambition, betrayal and power will enthrall her The inspiration for her novel, Caleb’s Crossing many fans”. (Wikipedia) (Viking/Penguin 2011), came from the true story of Brooks was born in New South Wales, Australia. Caleb Cheeshahteaumauk, a Wampanoag convert to After graduating the University of Sydney with a Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East. The reports Christianity who became the first Native American to Bachelor of Arts degree, she came to the United she made with her husband on Iran received the graduate from Harvard College. States where she obtained her Masters of Art from Overseas Press Club of America’s Hal Boyle Award In 2010, Brooks received the Dayton Literary Columbia University in 1983. She married American for “Best Newspaper or Wire Service Reporting from Peace Prize Lifetime Achievement Award. journalist and author Tony Horwitz a year later and Abroad.” In 2006, she was awarded a fellowship Whether you are a biblical scholar or just enjoy a converted to his religion, Judaism. at Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for great read, we hope you will join us when we discuss As a foreign correspondent for the Wall Street Advanced Study. The Secret Chord at 2 p.m. December 6 at the MCA. Journal, she traveled and wrote about crises in She wrote two non-fiction works – Nine Parts In the meantime, please keep on reading!

Author at the age of 91 Longtime Meadows resident publishes book

Barbara Wiltse Bates is a Gocio Elementary School needed longtime resident of The Meadows. She volunteers to help first graders in retired from the Bell System in 1990, reading. This was wonderful, and consulted for two years and then retired the children were so happy to have a The Meadows in Chelmsford Close. helping hand. After a few years, Bates Moving here was an began to catch colds excellent decision. Life from the children so Book Club has been good. she had to stop. Soon after arriving, Working with The Season 2018 – 2019 Titles Bates was on the Meadows Photo Show Chelmsford board at the MCA for 10 (Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at the MCA) and was president for years was terrific. She several years. She was won several People’s Administration Joanne Simons 377-2682 [email protected] a vice chairman on the Choice Awards for her Meeting Coordinator Jerry Bernier 487-7514 [email protected] MCA Assembly for photos. She also took Luncheon Caryl Magnus 378-5055 [email protected] two months. When the her turn as president chairperson had to leave of the 18-Hole Ladies December 12 The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks...... Leader: Jerry Bernier for personal reasons, Golf Association. The Bates assumed that role many friends she made January 9 Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of for the remainder of the now are her bridge Winston Churchill by Candice Millard...... Leader: Priscilla Schlegel year. partners. In addition, she was a volunteer Now 91, she wants to share her February 13 Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man’s Fight at the Women’s Resource Center. She experiences in the workplace and for Justice by Bill Browder...... Leader: Cindy Kodish also took part in classes to share her hopes that sharing her experiences in March 13 Nutshell by Ian McEwan...... Leader: Caryl Magnus experience in the workforce with the her recently published book, Climbing women who would either be returning the Ladder, will help those who step April 10 A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles...... Leader: Janet Thompson to work or going for the first time. forward to be more confident. This was so rewarding as the women May 8 Growing Up In The Last Small Town by Bob Barnett..... Leader: Bob Barnett expressed their appreciation in sharing. 28 The Meadoword • December 2018

Honoring the Men and Women of our Uniformed Services

Where: The Meadows (Corner of Weybridge St. and Honore Ave.) When: President’s Day — 2/18/19 Rain Date — 2/19/19 Time: 11:00 a.m.

CEREMONY TO INCLUDE: The Meadows 2019 • Presentation of Colors by V.F.W. Post 3233 Color Guard

• Participation by the Auxiliary V.F.W Post 3233 37th Annual Amateur Photo Competition & Show • Guest Speaker—HMCS—Martin L. Monaco, USN (Ret) Recipient of three purple hearts, a bronze star and SAT, FEB 23 & SUN 24 Vietnamese Gallantry Cross 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Wreath Presentation by military, police & fire personnel • Playing of Taps For Meadows residents & Family Members; MCA Staff & Family Members ONLY! • Demonstration and explanation of the meaning of the flag-draped coffin Enter up to 10 photos, BLACK & WHITE or COLOR. Photos CAN BE enhanced. • National Anthem to be sung by Weybridge resident Watch for more rules next month. Ms. Carol O’Donovan Entry Fee is $6.00 per Photo All Are Invited! ENTRY DATES, FEB 1 & 2, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. JUDGING WILL BE “PEOPLE’S CHOICE” BY VISITORS TO THE SHOW First Responders in attendance are asked to wear their uniforms; Prizes will be awarded for First, Second, Third, Honorable Mention Veterans are asked to wear their hats, ribbons & awards & Merit in each category Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by The MCA • 377-2300 Bring your lawn chairs! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! No experience necessary. CALL 377-2300

Dali Museum / Vinoy Tour (St. Petersburg) Wednesday, February 6, 2019 $87 per person Departs The Meadows: 9:30 a.m.—Returns: 5:00 p.m. Experience the awe-inspiring installation of the Dali Museum’s permanent collection in their 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art gallery spaces allowing for the complete viewing of all 96 oil paintings, plus a selection of drawings, fine prints, photographs, videos and Surreal Objects by Salvador Dali. Magritte and Dali will be the featured exhibit while we are visiting. We will also enjoy a lunch and a tour at the Vinoy Renaissance, an iconic pink hotel resort and spa by the harbor.

TOUR INCLUDES Guided Dali tour • Lunch and tour at the Vinoy Deadline to Reserve: 12/28/18

To book your reservation, please call All Around Tours at 941-488-9393 and mention that you are with The Meadows group. Payment is due at the time of booking and can be made with Visa, Mastercard or check. The Meadoword • December 2018 29

APPLICATION The 27th Annual MCA Celebration of Fine Arts Saturday, March 16 & Sunday, March 17, 2019

(Application Deadline is noon, January 25, 2019)

The Celebration of Fine Arts is open to Meadows residents and members of The Meadows Country Club. Exhibitors must submit an application with the entry fee by January 25, 2019. Space is limited. The entry fee of $25 is for the Basic Space package, which includes one chair and six-foot space (display or wall) or two photo panels. One additional request can be added for a fee. Upon verification of your participation, the additional request will be made available at a fee of $20, payable to the MCA no later than March 8, 2019. Please show your preferences below:

1. Basic Space: Cost $25 Check #______Cash______(Check one space) 6' wall space______, 6' floor display _____, or 2 photo panels (space is 6')______More than one chair? Number of chairs ______(Check one table) Card table ______, 6' table _____ or None ______

2. Additional Space: Cost $20/space Check #______Cash______I would like to add: (To be paid when notified, by February 15, 2019) (Check one space) 6' wall space______, 6' floor display _____, Happy Holidays or 2 photo panels (space is 6')______(Check one table) Card table ______, 6' table _____, The MCA Office will be closed: or None ______

3. Medium: ______Monday, December 24 I understand that I will be notified if I will have a 12' (two 6' foot areas). The additional request will be located next to the original space. Tuesday, December 25 Quantities and space availability are limited.

I understand that the MCA will make every effort to provide security during Monday, December 31 the show, but cannot be responsible for any losses, however incurred. Tuesday, January 1 NAME______(Please Print Name) ADDRESS______

PHONE______EMAIL______

Resident______TMCC member______

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MCA. SEND OR RETURN TO THE MCA 2004 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 Electronic Device ! ! ! ! Training To be detached and kept by applicant with Dave Stoltie • Applications are for Meadows residents and Meadows Country Club members only. Chairs, tables, and wall hangers will be provided by the MCA. You will be notified by Friday, February For Meadows Residents 15 of your inclusion in the show. Additional requests will be Bring your cell phones, laptops, tablets and determined and artists will be called. Entry fee due Friday, January 25, 2019. e-readers (Android and Apple devices)

• Setup for the show will begin at 3:30 pm, Friday, March 15, 2019. Thursday, December 6, 2018 The show will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, March 16 and 17. • The Art Committee will design the show to allow as many artists 30-minute time slots available* as possible to participate as well as allow for artistic diversity *1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, in each room. The Committee is responsible for final decisions about the suitability of any art. If there are any adjustments or 3:00 pm needed to your requests, you will be contacted. The show will be Lakeside Room, MCA Center broadly advertised. Greeters will be available on each day of the show to ensure movement through all the display areas. (941) 377-2300 MCA Contact: Kathy Gibson, 377-2300 RSVP by phone or the MCA front desk email [email protected] 30 The Meadoword • December 2018

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Call Neil appointments, escort on walks, help experience, Sarasota resident for PART-TIME PIANO 726 -3077. with medication, loving companion 25 years plus. Amish background. ACCOMPANIST- Play for rehearsal and conversation. Does not cover References available, have resume. on Tuesday evenings. Play for CLEAN AND SHINY HOMES: physical transfer or heavy lifting. Have own transportation. I also do Worship Service on Sunday Licensed, insured and bonded. Excellent local reference. Not an pet sitting in your home. Call Ruth Mornings. Must be proficient in Residential, Commercial and Rental agency. Please call 941-320-0422. piano and committed. $50.00 for 941-893-9876 for more details and cleaning. Reliable, friendly and one-hour rehearsals Tuesdays- professional service at competitive VICTORIA’S GARDEN & to set up a schedule. COURTYARD LANDSCAPING: 5:30-6:30pm. $100.00 for Sunday prices for over 10 years. Call HOUSE AND WINDOW morning- 9:15-11:15am. For more NOW!!! 941-920-4426. 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Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00am a professional, detail oriented and OFFERING MY SERVICES as 941-321-3573 & 6:00pm Our parish offers reliable tiling company offering a CNA and companion. Helping opportunities for faith enrichment, with daily living, medication, JONES HANDYMAN SERVICES installation of ceramic, porcelain, Bible study, and prayer. We also transportation, meals or pet sitting. HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING: marble, granite, slate and glass tile. have lively social activities such References. Call Jenny Thinking of updating your shower Drywall, painting, tile, screening, as bingo, trivia, and pancake 941-993-5642. or bathtub area, floor, backsplash? ceiling fans, minor plumbing, power breakfasts. 2929 Bee Ridge Rd. Call us for a free estimate at 941- LET ME HELP with your errands, washing & more. For all general near Tuttle Ave. 202-4122 and ask for Rafal. We are transportation, organizing, personal repairs inside & out! Licensed. SAINT JAMES UMC 2049 N. Insured and Licensed. assisting, home watch, and more. 30 Years’ experience. Meadows Honore Sarasota. Worship 10:00 Serving your neighbors in The references available. Bill PAINTING- Interior and exterior. am on Sunday. Worship 6:30 pm Meadows since 2009. Visit us on Call Mike at 941-773-3235 for an 941-724-0952. on Wednesday. Small Groups the web at www.letamyhelp.com or estimate. Color It Up Painting, LLC. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. call Amy Zeusler at 941-364-8071. I DONNA’S HOUSECLEANING: Licensed and Insured www.saintjamesumc.org for more look forward to helping you! 20 years in Meadows References HAIRCUTS, Errands, Coaching. available 941-928-1889. information. WILL CARE FOR your loved Beth and Dino 941-447-7912 NORTHMINSTER one, Dr. appointments, errands, CAREGIVER/COMPANION, I am PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NEED A RIDE? Retired teacher light housekeeping. $12.00 hr. a teacher’s aide with Sarasota 3131 61st St. at Lockwood Ridge available for your appointments, References. Call Gail 941-242-0965. County Schools. I also have a Rd. Worship 10:30, Bible Study shopping, errands, SRQ , etc., medical background. Light cleaning, TECHINCAL SUPPORT: Computer, 9:00 Fellowship Hall. Weekday Reliable, punctual, professional, networking, home electronics: laundry and am a good cook. Bible Study Tuesdays 10 - 4, and world traveler. Call Jacquelin data recovery, malware removal, Transportation if needed. Always Thursdays 10. Christmas Cantata at 941-800-8646. References internet and email problems, etc. good conversation. Great with all Dec. 9 at 10:30 and Christmas available. A+, Network+, certifications. Navy pets. Looking for mid afternoons Eve Candlelight service at 5 p.m. NEED HELP with cleaning, deep or trained electronics tech. Vet. Phone to early evening. Experience and npcsarasota.com or call basic call Tania 941-256-5983 941-250-1520. excellent references. 217-416-8764 941-355-4729. 36 MTheeadowoTher Meadowordd • December 2018 Community Events—All Events are at the MCA Community Center unless noted otherwise

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Be Our Hero... Blood Drive DONORS Dec 13 • 7 a.m.–1 p.m. NEEDED!

Be Our Hero...DONORS NEEDED! Call Lisa Fratoni 917-0142 to schedule an appointment Blood Platelet Drive Contact Kathy Gibson at 377-2300 ext 222 or [email protected] December 20 • 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., MCA Parking Lot

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

MENORAH LIGHTING MAH JONGG 9 am STANDARDS 3 pm CRAFTS 9 am COMMUNITY ACT. COMT FITNESS FRIDAY 9 am DUPLICATE BRIDGE 4:30 pm /HANUKKAH COMMUNICATIONS 10 am 1–4 pm SAFETY 2 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm SUPPER 5 pm BINGO 6:30–8 pm (Doors COMT 10 am ELECTRONIC DEVICE open 6 pm) BRIDGE 12:30 pm HELP 1–4 pm BICYCLE CLUB MTG 1 pm GARDEN CLUB 2 pm CORNHOLE GAME 3pm HORSESHOES 3 pm MCA COMMUNITY BOCCE BALL 3 pm HOLIDAY PARTY 6 pm

BUCS v. SAINTS 1 pm MAH JONGG 9 am PICKLEBALL CLINICS CRAFTS 9 am BLOOD DRIVE FITNESS FRIDAY 9 am CAR CLUB 9 am–12 pm 7 am–1 pm 10 am–12 pm (Meadows (Raymond James Stadium) BOOK CLUB 2 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm Village Pub) GAME NIGHT 6:30 pm HORSESHOES 3 pm CORNHOLE GAME 3pm BOCCE BALL 3 pm

MAH JONGG 9 am BINGO 6:30–8 pm (Doors BICYCLE CLUB RIDE PLATELET DRIVE FITNESS FRIDAY 9 am DUPLICATE BRIDGE open 6 pm) 8:30 am 9 am–1:30 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm 1–4 pm CRAFTS 9 am CORNHOLE GAME 3pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm HORSESHOES 3 pm BOCCE BALL 3 pm AVIVA HAPPY HOUR 4–6 pm MCA Office Closed MCA Office Closed CRAFTS 9 am PICKLEBALL CLINICS FITNESS FRIDAY 9 am DUPLICATE BRIDGE Happy Holidays Happy Holidays 9 am–12 pm PICKLEBALL CLINICS 1–4 pm 9 am–12 pm SINGLES MINGLES 3 pm BRIDGE 12:30 pm

CRAFTS 9 am COMMUNITY FITNESS FRIDAY 9 am DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1–4 pm Jan COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES COMT 10 am BRIDGE 12:30 pm MCA Office Closed MCA Office Closed COMT 10 am ELECTRONIC DEVICE New Year’s New Year’s BRIDGE 12:30 pm HELP 1–4 pm HORSESHOES 3 pm GARDEN CLUB 2 pm BOCCE BALL 3 pm CORNHOLE GAME 3pm The Meadoword • December 2018 37

AMER WINE SOC CHAPT 10 am AVIVA BALANCE CLASS 3pm OLD BUT KEEP— GARAGE SALE SIGNUP AVIVA HAPPY HOUR ASSEMBLY 4:00 pm COULD COME 4 pm–6 pm 8:00 am-4:00 pm BEST KEPT 4:00 pm GARDEN CLUB 2 pm BACK Again BICYCLE CLUB MTG 3 pm MCA BOARD OF GOODWILL CLOTHING DIRECTORS 1 pm ART SHOW 00:00 am BINGO 6:30–8 pm (Doors DRIVE 9.30 am open 6 pm) COMMUNICATIONS HAZARDOUS WASTE COMT 10 am BLOOD DRIVE COLLECTION ALZHEIMER’S 7:00 am – 1:00 pm 9:30-11:30 pm COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP BOCCE BALL 3 pm ACTIVITIES COMT 10 am HORSESHOES 3 pm 1:00 pm BOOK CLUB 2 pm KOFFEE KLATSCH FINANCE 10 am LINE DANCING BRIDGE 12:30 pm 8:30 am EMERGENCY PREP 9:00 am MAH JONGG 9 am CAR CLUB 1:30 pm MOVIES 7:00 pm 10 am–12 pm MCA HOLIDAY INVOLVEMENT 10 am PARTY 6 pm READING TUTOR CONCERT IN THE PARK 10:00 am 1:30-3:30 pm MEADOWS PLAYERS LONG RANGE 10 am CORNHOLE GAME 3pm 7:00 pm MEADOWS TICKETS CHAIR EXERCISES CRAFT FAIR 9:00 am-2:00 pm MEADOWS “U” 9:30 am–4:30 pm COMT 10:30 am 11:00 am CRAFTS 9 am MEADOWS “U” Title 10:00 am MAINTENANCE TUTOR INFO DOG WALKING GROUP 2:30 pm SESSION 10:00 am (LARGE) 8 am MEMOIRS 10:00 am MCA ANNUAL MTG 7 pm DUPLICATE BRIDGE MENORAH LIGHTING 1–4 pm Noon PRESIDENTS COUNCIL 10:30 am ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAH JONGG 9:00 am HELP 1–4 pm (Signup RESTRICTIONS 3 pm required at MCA) NEWCOMER FITNESS FRIDAY 9 am LUNCHEON noon SAFETY 2 pm CINCO DE MAYO STANDARDS 3 pm FLU SHOTS 1–4:00 pm PHOTO SHOW New/Revised 10:00 am–4:00 pm FOOD DRIVE FINANCE 10 am Ads Due 9:30-11:30 pm PHOTO RECEIVING EXEC BOARD 11 am 8:00 am–4:00 pm CR Ads and FORUM Editorial Due 7:00 pm PLATELET DRIVE BLOOD PLATELET 9 am–1:30 pm DRIVE 9:00 am – 1:30 pm GAME NIGHT 6:30 pm Classifieds PILLOWS 9:00 am Due GARAGE SALE 8:00 am-1:00 pm, at SINGLES MINGLES 3 pm The Meadows Village- Shopping Center