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MCA BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Anthony Sawyer, President
John Spillane, Vice President
Larry Nichols, Treasurer
Ginny Coveney, Secretary
Bob Friedlander
Dr. Bill Grubb
Jerry Hilmes
Bill Hoegel
Joy Howes
COMMITTEES
Assembly of Property Owners
Tony Scala, Chairperson
Anthony Sawyer, Liaison
Budget and Finance
Jerry Schwarzkopf, Chairperson
Larry Nichols, Liaison
Community Activities
Ginny Coveney, Chairperson
Emergency Preparedness
Dr. Harry Shannon, Chairperson
Dr. Bill Grubb, Liaison
Maintenance
Bob Friedlander, Chairperson
John Spillane, Liaison
Memorial Garden
John Spillane, Chairperson
Restrictions
Bill Hoegel, Chairperson
Jerry Hilmes, Liaison
Safety
John Spillane, Chairperson
Joy Howes, Liaison
ADVISOR
Insurance
The Meadoword • February 2010
G4S Wackenhut Safety Patrol 809-0084
Safety
Keep your eyes open for unusual situations
By John Spillane—Chairperson
therefore, have less incident reports
to file. This is a good thing.
In October, there were a rash
During the month of December,
there were 33 calls for service, one of auto burglaries. We increased
more than the previous month. The our vigilance and published the
good news here is that, even though incidents. Since then, there have
been fewer incidents reported.
we are at the peak of season, the
Bicycle thefts increased in
overall amount of incidents for the
past few months are trending lower the summer, slowed down, and
than they have been in prior years. picked up again in November.
That means that Safety Patrol is out The Meadows Safety Patrol began
targeting this activity and the
there deterring potential criminal
incidence of occurrence dropped
activity before it happens and,
dramatically.
The good news…
The bad news…
But, now we have had some
disturbing crimes, some literally
hit in one day—home burglaries.
We had four in the month of
December alone. Three of those
were on December 30. We have
home burglaries from time-to-time
like any other large community.
Typically, a resident forgets to
lock a door or leaves the garage or
slider open, and it’s pretty much a
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Our Hearts Break
and Our Eyes Cry
For You
Now and then, along comes
an event that is incomprehensible
and the current events on the island
nation of Haiti fit this description.
The Republic of Haiti is a
French- and Creole-speaking
country in the Caribbean. Creoles
are a mixture of European,
Amerindians, and African ancestry
and bear a significant relationship
to the Louisiana Creoles. Haiti is
located in the island of Hispaniola,
which it shares with the Dominican
Republic. Hispaniola is part of the
greater Antillean archipelago. Haiti
became independent in January of
1804. It is the only country in the
world that gained its independence
after a slave rebellion.
Because of France’s
involvement in the history of the
country, Haiti is one of the two
independent nations in the western
hemisphere where French is the
official language.
Prior to the arrival of and the
colonization by the European
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crime of opportunity. But, in three
of the instances that occurred in
The Meadows, the front doors
were kicked in or forced open in
broad daylight and a substantial
amount of valuables were taken.
These crimes are brazen acts
committed by individuals who are
not afraid of the consequences of
their actions.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s
Department is investigating these
crimes and The Meadows Safety
Patrol is using additional resources
Notes From the
President’s
Desk
By Anthony Sawyer—MCA President
discoverers and settlers, the local
Indians named the now-known
island of Hispaniola as Kiskeya.
The western part of the island,
where modern Haiti is located,
was referred to by the Indian
inhabitants as Aiti, meaning
mountainous land.
The population of Haiti is
approximately ten million people
in a country of approximately
10,700 square miles. Eighty
per cent profess to be Roman
Catholic, and sixteen per cent are
Protestants.
Most of the Haitian population
survives on about two dollars
per day. The poverty in Haiti is
oppressive, and one can only
sympathize with the impoverished
people of Haiti. Even on a good
day, the country is extremely poor,
and the economic conditions are
debilitating. The literacy rate, at
approximately 65 per cent, is the
lowest in the Caribbean region.
The economic and political
conditions in Haiti have greatly
contributed to an exit of great
numbers of the population. In
the United States alone, there are
an estimated 600,000 Haitians.
In the Miami region of Florida,
there is even an area called Little
Haiti. Canada and New York City
also have significant numbers of
Haitians.
Why Haiti is such a poor
country can be a subject of heated
debate, which is not the purpose of
this short article. Suffice to say that
Haiti’s poverty is suffocating.
Unfortunately, for the Haitian
to ensure our safety.
But, our best defense against
this type of activity is each
other. Even though you may not
personally know your neighbor,
you probably know who lives
in the house, and you know
when your neighbors are home.
Keep an eye out for unusual
individuals who may be looking
for an opportunity to strike. Call
Meadows Safety Patrol if you are
unsure. You’re not being a nosy
neighbor if your vigilance stopped
a burglary from happening, and
you’ll probably make a friend for
life.
Some tips to keep in mind…
• Make your home look
occupied all the time.
• Use automatic timers on
lights when away from home.
• Always park your cars in the
garage with the garage door shut.
A burglar may otherwise notice a
pattern that a closed garage door
or no cars in the driveway means
no one is home. Closing the garage
door and having curtains or blinds
on the garage windows also hides
some of your belongings.
• Place radios on automatic
timers and raise the volume so they
can be heard outside.
At our January meeting,
Sgt. Neil Scully of the Sheriff’s
Department made an interesting
point regarding our doors. The
typical lock in most homes will
not provide protection against
break-ins. The strike plate that is
installed by the door manufacturer
is held in place by two small
screws. A strong kick is all it takes
to gain access. Give your doors
the best resistance to forced entry
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population, their terrible plight
just got worse—much worse. On
January 12, 2010 at about 4:50
pm, their local time, a severe
earthquake with a magnitude of
7.0 on the Richter scale struck the
country. The earthquake was rather
shallow, about six miles below
the surface, thus the impact was
even more severe than it could
have been; in fact, it was the most
severe earthquake in about 200
years. Haiti and its capital of Portau–Prince are located near a fault
zone. The death toll is estimated at
200,000 people.
Because building codes are
nearly non-existent in Haiti,
the devastation caused by the
earthquake was really severe.
The United States, this good
and generous country of ours, will
come to the help of the people of
Haiti. Their lives will never be the
same, but all we can do is help to
the extent that we can. And, by the
way, we will also pray for them.
Haitians, our hearts ache and
our eyes cry for you. We wish you
the best as we pray for you and
your children.
by installing dead bolt locks and
a reinforcing strike plate with two
and a half- or three-inch screws.
If you would like a home
security evaluation by a Sheriff’s
Deputy, please call the Crime
Prevention Unit of the Sarasota
Sheriff’s Department at 861-4084
and request a “Security Survey.”
25 MPH limit on our roads
At our January Safety meeting,
we had a number of residents
who voiced some concerns
about speeding on their streets—
Ringwood Meadow and the area of
the traffic circle in particular. These
residents were concerned enough
about their safety to request that
the MCA install speed tables along
Ringwood Meadow in an effort to
slow down drivers to the posted
limit of 25 MPH.
Before the MCA considers
such drastic action, we ask that
all residents using our roadways
adhere to the posted speed limit.
Most of the traffic on Ringwood
Meadow are Meadows residents,
so, please slow it down.
Submission Deadlines for the MARCH issue
PLEASE NOTE: Deadline are moved up to accommodate
for the short month of February.
Display Advertising—contact The Meadoword Editor
• New and revised display ads are due on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5
• Camera-ready display ads are due on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Editorial Content—contact The Meadoword Editor
• Articles and columns are due on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
• Letters to the Editor are due on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Classified Ads—contact The MCA Reception Desk
• Classifieds are due on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
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Assembly Committee
Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court speaks at
February meeting
By Tony Scala—Chairperson
We’re moving right along. In
January, the 2010 MCA Board
of Directors candidates—Ginny
Coveney, Larry Nichols, and Joy
Howes—had a chance to answer
questions from The Meadows
residents at the Assembly of
Property Owners meeting.
Seniors vs. Crime also
presented helpful tools and
information about scams, con
games, and consumer fraud. The
primary goal of this special project
of the Florida Attorney General
is to reduce the victimization of
senior citizens, who are often
targeted. If it sounds too good to be
true, is it?
Garage and Carport Numbers
Numbers that correspond to residence number
may give burgulers an advantage
Thanks goes to Gail
Stephens, President of Willow
Green for passing along a good
safety/security tip from one of
her board members…
If your condo association
has addresses on your garages,
carports, or parking spaces that
could help the bad guys break
into your car or home. Break-ins
are usually related to someone
who knows you or has made a
delivery or serviced your home or
neighborhood. If they know your
address, then they know which
car is yours. Or, if they know your
car is gone, they know you might
not be home.
It’s a good idea to have a
different type of numbering or
lettering system to identify your
garages. An application from the
MCA is required before making
any changes.
Vote On School Tax
One-mil School Tax up for renewal
There will be a referendum
on March 16 to continue a onemil tax for the Sarasota County
Schools. On February 10 at 7:00
pm, there will be an informational
meeting at the MCA Community
Center about the referendum.
Speakers on both sides of the
issue will be present and there will
be time for questions and answers.
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On February 17, the Assembly
guest speaker will be Karen
Rushing, Sarasota County Clerk of
the Circuit Court.
You may want to mark your
calendars for the third Wednesday
of each month to attend these
Assembly presentations:
• March 17—Sarasota Film
Festival
• April 19—Ed McCrain,
Sarasota County Emergency
Management
• May 19—Sarasota County
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• June 16—Bob Harrigan, ABC
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Meetings start at 7:00 pm.
Please plan to attend and stay
afterwards for cookies and coffee.
Next Assembly is
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Guest Speaker: Karen Rushing
Sarasota County Clerk of the
Circuit Court
Coffee and cookies follow the meeting
What’s Happening?
January 1–January 21—3.25 inches
(Year-to-Date—3.25 inches)
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By Len Smally—MCA Manager
County Right
of Entry
Agreement
I have heard from several
people involved with maintenance
of association property regarding a
form Sarasota County has sent each
association in The Meadows. MCA
President Anthony Sawyer and I
have reviewed the agreement. The
agreement, if executed, would allow
contractors and sub-contractors hired
by the County to come on association
property to clear debris following a
storm. FEMA would pay Sarasota
County for the effort. It seems like a
“no-brainer.” However, there are some
things that you might want to consider
before signing the agreement.
First, there are some rules that
involve your insurance. You must
reimburse the County for the debris
removal “to the extent that such
costs are covered” by your insurance.
Sometimes, this is not clear. The
County might ask to see your policy;
if you are contemplating signing the
agreement, call the County and ask
about this. Ask your insurance carrier if
you are covered for debris removal. If
you are, you may be able to hire your
own contractor, or the insurance carrier
will do it, rather than being involved
with a government-hired contractor.
Secondly, when will the County
come to do the cleanup? Major
County roads will be done first, then
minor County roads and government
complexes. I suspect it would be a
while before the County would get
around to cleaning up condominium
parking lots, private roads, and
grounds.
Last but most important, take
note of the “hold harmless” clause.
This clause provides that we, as
associations, are responsible for
everything that could happen as a result
of the debris removal process. If a car
is damaged or if they pick up a large
tree and swing it into your building
causing major structural damage, they
are not responsible—you are. If they
leave branches and a resident trips and
falls, the sub-contractor or the County
cannot be sued. Your association can
and probably will be. Of course, it
is up to each association, based on
their own assessment, whether or not
you sign the agreement. You should
consult your own experts to make that
decision.
job and work site. Think about the
equipment to be used. Talk to your
contractor about the possibilities. It
could save you headaches and money
to work out some of these details in
advance.
County services
One of the many services offered
by Sarasota County is a blood pressure
check. You can go to any of our fire
stations and, according to the Fire
Marshall, the paramedics will take
your blood pressure and give you a
written report. This can be especially
helpful if you have to get regular
checks for certain medical procedures.
You should probably call 861-5000 and
ask for the fire department before you
go just to make sure they are there.
Road Hazards
We have yard crews, garbage
trucks, delivery trucks, walkers, bikers,
joggers, roller bladers, and people
who park on our roads during the day.
Contractors on sidewalks
Sometimes we have to weave our way
A few years ago, we had a case
down the streets of The Meadows.
where a contractor was trimming
We require all contractors working
trees on a condominium property in
on MCA streets to place an orange
proximity to the MCA sidewalk. The
cone at the rear of their trucks. It is
heavy trucks and machines cracked
unreasonable to ask that they park in
a number of slabs. All or part of the
driveways of single-family homes.
damage could have been avoided if
Please ask your yard crew, or other
some care had been used and/or some
contractors, such as roofers, pool
different equipment had been used. The services, etc., to comply with the rules.
contractor repaired the damage for us
We ask that walkers, roller bladers,
at his expense.
and joggers use the sidewalks. Most
If you are planning to have work
do. I have been surprised many times
done around your own or another’s
property, take a good look at the
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by people walking or jogging in the
road, and I have heard the same from
others. Please use the sidewalk when
you can. Bikers are allowed to use the
street, but are encouraged to use the
pathways as often as they can. If you
ride in the street, you must obey traffic
laws. When on one of the walkways,
please use your required bell to warn
pedestrians and golf carts. They are
required to yield to bikes, but often
don’t. Be prepared; don’t rely on
walkers and carts to yield.
Most importantly, drive slowly and
carefully on our streets. Your safety
and the safety of others depend on it.
Kudos
Thanks again to Bill Knauss of
the Budget and Finance Committee.
Each year, Bill prepares a spreadsheet
with the new budget spread throughout
the year as to our needs. Keep in
mind that all of our expenses are
not uniform each month. Some are
once per year, some quarterly, some
monthly, and some very irregular
and unpredictable. Bill works out the
spreadsheet’s numbers, based on last
year’s predictions and results. It is
an important task so that The MCA
can know when we need our funds.
It enables us to ladder our CDs and
Money Market funds to get the highest
interest rates possible while having the
necessary funds when needed. Thanks
again, Bill, for your help.
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Yeah, those ugly, brown dead
leaves look bad, but let them be… for
now.
According to Sarasota County
urban agriculture extension agent
Patricia Porchey, who was quoted
in an article by Kate Spinner of the
Herald-Tribune, pruning them now
makes them more vulnerable to further
damage if there’s more cold weather
down the road. She says that some may
look dead now, but may produce new
shoots in the spring. Waiting until the
new growth comes in makes it easier to
see dead areas that should be trimmed.
Even if warmer winter weather
causes new growth, resist the urge
to prune until you are sure possible
freezing temps are behind us—usually
around January 25. Damaging frost can
also occur late in February and March.
And, often freeze damage does not
show up right away.
Porchey says that this year’s
cold was very unusual and that you
should not necessarily replace your
dead plants with something that is
cold-hardier. She says that plants
like bananas, hibiscus, and ixora are
vulnerable to cold weather, but usually
do well in southwest Florida, so don’t
be afraid to use them again in your
landscape. Even some native plants,
like firebush, that are hardier can fall
victim to unusually severe cold.
Wait until spring to replant.
And what if there is another severe
cold spell? Anything you don’t want to
die, protect. Bring in what plants you
can or huddle them together under the
protection of a tree. Cover them with a
sheet, plant cover, or other protective
shield.
If the plants are dry, water them
to create warmth in the soil, but avoid
getting water on the leaves.
Information for this article was gleaned
from the Herald-Tribune
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Emergency Prep
Committee
Prepare now for 2010
By Harry Shannon, M.D.—Chairperson
Well, we’ve been lucky so far;
now, however, is not the time to
sit on our duffs, take it easy, and
become apathetic. As I write this,
we are in the middle of one of
the coldest spells we have had in
Florida. The peak of the tornado
season is just a few weeks away.
It is definitely an El Nino winter,
which means the weather down
the road will be unpredictable and
probably less favorable than we’ve
had the past few seasons.
A disaster rips apart peoples
lives! While we have some time
now, one of the things we can do
is to get together with our friends
and neighbors and organize local
support groups. When something
happens, and we are in the middle
of a storm at night and without
power, it’s much easier to bear if
we are not alone! This is especially
true for those living alone, the
elderly, and those without family
in the area. Setting up a network
does take some time initially, but
the effort will pay off if something
does happen.
At the Red Cross session, we
were told of three actions everyone
can take now to help make a
difference in an emergency:
• Get a kit—have at least three
days of supplies on hand and
readily available; recheck every six
months.
• Make a plan—plan ahead; it
will help you respond better to any
disaster.
• Be Informed—know what can
happen in our area and how or
where you can get information
when it does.
I don’t want to be the little
boy crying “wolf!” all the time, but
it just makes sense to realize that
things happen! That’s why we need
as many volunteers as we can get
for the Emergency Preparedness
Committee. Our next meeting is
February 9 at 1:30 pm in the MCA
Community Center. I hope to see
you there and ready and willing to
help our community. Thanks!
Happy Valentines Day
Restrictions
2010 expected to be another
busy year
By Bill Hoegel—Chairperson
The Meadows Community
Association and the Restrictions
Committee received and processed
299 applications for architectural
review in 2009. In addition,
properties with problems were
observed by members of the
Restrictions Committee and
corrected through our normal
processing.
Since these applications
and problem properties vary in
complexity, the time period to
correct varies. In all cases, the
ultimate goal is to treat everyone in
a fair and equitable manner.
We expect 2010 to be another
busy year with condominium
associations and home owners
making changes and updating their
exteriors. Changes and updates are
what keeps The Meadows a very
special place to live and helps to
keep our property values stable.
We thank everyone who
participates in this process and ask
if you have any questions to
please contact Mark Schaefer at
377-2300.
Architectural Review
Approved Applications
Address
4492 Highland Oaks Circle
2462 Arborfield Square
4779 Harvest Bend
4779 Harvest Bend
3424 Highlands Bridge Rd.
4903 Rutland Gate
5037 Marshfield Road
5332 Huntingwood
4725 Greencroft Road
5103 Everwood Run
5103 Everwood Run
2004 Longmeadow
4535 Glebe Farm Road
5103 Everwood Run
4654 Ringwood Meadow
4940 Rutland Gate
Hall Equity Corp.
Hall Equity Corp.
Hall Equity Corp.
5448 Chanteclaire
Willow Green Condominium Assoc.
4837 Greywood Lane
Sarasota Manatee Jewish Housing Council
2928 Heather Bow
4732 Longwater Chase
3340 Highlands Bridge Road
5497 Downham Meadow
Chanteclaire Condominium Assoc.
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Blood Drive
2010 Census
How will you know if a census taker is valid?
We’re looking for 40+ good men and women
By Art Trachsel
An email that falsely claims to
be from the Better Business Bureau
about the 2010 Census is circulating
the Internet—you may have already
received it. But, according to the
Better Business Bureau’s (BBB), the
information in that email is inaccurate.
They advise consumers to get the facts.
You, as well as every residence
in the United States and Puerto Rico,
will receive the 2010 Census form
in March. The form has 10 short
questions—including name, gender,
age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and
whether you own or rent your home—
that will take about 10 minutes to
complete. Simply answer the questions
and return the form in the postage-paid
envelope provided.
Census takers will follow-up in
person with every address that does not
return the form and will ask the same
ten questions that appear on the form.
So, if you do not return yours, you may
get a visit between April to July, 2010.
The Census Bureau sends forms
to 130 million addresses. According to
the government, “About $85 million
in taxpayer dollars are saved for every
one percent increase in mail response.”
How can you identify a census taker?
Here’s how to recognize U.S.
Census Bureau employees:
• They must present an ID badge
with a Department of Commerce
watermark and expiration date.
• They may also carry a bag with a
Census Bureau logo.
• They will provide verification if
you ask, including supervisor contact information and/or the Local
Census Office phone number.
The Blood Mobile
will be at the MCA
Thursday • February 11
7:30 am to 1:30 pm
Please mark your calendar and plan
to be there to donate a pint of your
precious blood. It will help three
persons to improved health.
What census takers will ask
• They will ask only the questions
that appear on the census form.
• They will not ask for social security numbers, bank account information, or credit card numbers.
• They will not solicit donations.
• They will not contact you by
email.
The census is safe
The Census Bureau exercises
safeguards to ensure the highest
security standards. Your answers are
protected by law and not shared with
anyone.
You can view detailed facts on
the Better Business Bureau Website
at http://www.bbb.org. For more
information about the 2010 Census,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau’s site at
http:// www.2010census.gov.
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Patricia Beal
Robert Bell
Oscar Belle
Beverly Blair
Linda Callahan
Donna Cassin
Doreen Clyne
Francis Coyne
Bernice Deignan
Elizabeth Dembski
Robert Edwards
Bruce Ferretti
Ira Friedland
Ruth Grain
Dennis Grosskreutz
Sheldon Holland
Joy Howes
Susan Jennings
Eleanor Joly
Ted Kovacic
Bart Levenson
Robert Mace
Sheila Mason
Marjorie Piersol
Donald Ristow
Richard Rose
Linda Seegraves
Harold Sellers
Nancy Stone
Richard Stone
John Tumlin
Terri Tumlin
Mary Wallace
Miriam Watnik
Roger Wilson
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By the time you read this,
members will have received their
invitation to The Meadows Home
Owners Association 2010 Annual
Meeting and Dinner.
Lucia Holmes and Nancy
Bushnell are coordinating the
whole gathering, and they claim it
will set a new standard for food,
ambiance, and good fellowship
between members.
Here are some of the reasons
you should attend:
1. You will be the first to meet
our four new Board Members.
2. The MHOA is subsidizing
the dinner by 20 percent.
3. The dinner is being held
in The Meadows Country Club’s
Regency Room.
4. You will be one of the first
to sample the new Head Chef’s
cuisine.
5. Cocktails at 5:30 and dinner
at 6:30 includes your choice of:
• Sirloin Tips with Burgundy
Sauce, Rice Pilaf and vegetables.
• Coconut Chicken on Lemon
Couscous and vegetables.
• Potato-Crusted Grouper with
Lemon Buerre Blanc, mashed
potatoes and vegetables.
6. Dessert, coffee and tea will
finish off the meal.
7. The cost is only $25.00+ per
person.
Be sure to mail your ballot
and your dinner selection to Lucia
Holmes, 4930 Windsor Park,
Sarasota, FL 34235.
Last, but not least, the MHOA
is the only organization that
represents Meadows homeowners.
We are going to do a great job for
you in 2010.
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The Scene From
Chatsworth Greene
February’s the shortest month—here’s hoping
it’s warmer than January
As seen by Ginny Cardozo and Jane Jassin
An unusual cold spell at
the time this column was being
written seemed to keep most of our
neighborhood indoors and quieter
than normal, which led Jane to
comment “February is the shortest
month, so let’s make this our
shortest column!”
The Youngs went off to Disney
World to meet with daughter
Maureen and her family (which
includes four grandchildren) for a
few days. Naturally, it was fun for
everyone.
Sam Jassin celebrated his
birthday with visits from sons
Larry and Ed. Coming from
snowy Chicago, Larry thought our
weather was great and Ed agreed
that it was warmer than Austin.
A warm welcome to our new
neighbors, who come from Canada.
Richard and Karen Lothian are
from Uxbridge, Ontario, and Paul
and Barbara Collings come from
Toronto. We hope to see them at
our next pool party… or whatever.
And now, Jane’s tribute to
our shortest month—“Fabulous
February.”
Happy Valentine’s Day
February is the
second month of
the year…
And the only one where just
28 days appear,
Except each year in four,
When we all add one day more.
The groundhog is waiting for
February second so he can gloat,
As he tells us if we need to keep
out our winter coat.
Who doesn’t like February 14
whether we are young or old?
Will we be surprised with candy,
flowers or something gold?
A day for lovers to express
their devotion,
Even if they are far away or
across the ocean.
We can’t forget Presidents’ Week
with visitors galore,
Enjoying the Florida sunshine
by the score,
While we partake in all our
activities, starting with day one,
With 28 days filled with fun.
By Jane Jassin
Remember
ASSESSMENTS
DUE MARCH 1
Assessments are
due no later than
March 1.
Annual MCA
Assessment Notices
were mailed the end
of January
If you have not
received your
Assessment and you
are not taking
advantage of the
automatic withdrawal,
please call Kathy
at the MCA,
377-2300
Hi From Hampstead Heath
11
Cold weather brings guests—more than usual
By Ethel Schueckler
Three meticulously
groomed courses. No
greens fees, pay only
cart fee.
Come join your friends
and neighbors at the best
Recognized as one of
the nation’s top tennis
complexes, featuring 17
lighted, Har-Tru courts.
Elegant or casual dining is
all up to you at one of our
three dining facilities.
Our 5,000 sq. ft. fitness
center offers a variety of
fitness equipment, and
exercise classes.
Country Club that Sarasota
has to offer.
b
The Meadows Country Club has been
consistently voted #1 in the Sarasota Herald
Readers Choice Awards.
b
The Meadows Country Club is financially
stable and has had no member assessments
in over 10 years.
www.MeadowsCC.org
(941) 319-8394
Membership is contingent upon approval by the Club and in compliance with the club’s rules and regulations. All applications for
Membership must be approved by the Board of Governors and all applicants are subject to interview prior to approval of their application
for Membership. Such approval shall be at the Club’s sole and absolute discretion.
The Meadows
Meadowword
Quarter Page
Runs Feb, 2010
5” x 8”
B&W
Life in Longwater Chase
By Carol Westerman
3101 Longmeadow • SaraSota, FL
emaiL: memberShipSaLeS@meadowScc.org
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to cook either. I took my son Todd and
his wife Pattie to the club for dinner.
Both 25-year-old accountant Kara and
her brother Dr. J.T. Schueckler kept
us all laughing. They ate at the Alpine
Village and had famous Tur-Duck-In
(Turkey-Duck-Chicken, each stuffed in
the other).
Mary Lou Bayless didn’t cook
either when her son came to dinner.
We have a new neighbor, Lou
Parsons from Oakville, Canada, who
is taking care of his son Tim’s and
wife Franco’s new condo until May
when they come down. Lou has three
other sons and a daughter in New
England. He is enjoying the weather—
whether it is good or not.
Pat and Jose Torres did not have
guests—they were snowed out.
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Cool off or lounge by our
beautiful pool.
We had more than our usual
Christmas visitors, and more than our
usual cold weather.
Marnee and Don Sillers’ visitors
came from Canada—daughter Allyson
from Frederickton, New Brunswick,
and her friend Diana Langmuir, from
Kleinberg, Ontario. A long drive, but
they are young and enthusiastic. Both
are equestrians who teach physically
handicapped children as well as others.
Betty and Jim Johnson
entertained her son David and daughter
Suzanne in Clearwater. Sue returned to
San Francisco, but David stayed on for
a couple of months.
June and Don Junker are lucky
to have two sons here—but luckier to
have a daughter-in-law do the cooking.
I (Ethel Schueckler) didn’t have
1/14/10 9:45:50 AM
January arrived with a blast of cold
air. But, it didn’t keep the good folks
at LWC from being social. There were
sightings of Marsha and Eddie, John,
Fran, Sonia, Debbie and Joe, Jean
and Joseph, Lynn and Doug, Norma
and Howard, Joyce and Austin, Lee,
Judy and John, Kathy and John, and
Pat and Cal. Gee! Have I forgotten
someone?
The Meadows has a network
of footpaths that go somewhere—I
encourage LWC residents to fill our
sidewalks with purpose. Commit
to exercise and you flex your heart,
strengthen your joints, and improve
your breathing. C’mon LWCs, show
us you’re made of the right stuff by
walking!
We are grateful that Jim had a
good report and is healing. Patty is on
the mend, and that makes us happy.
When our social notices are
posted, I urge each and everyone of
you to participate. Meet and greet your
friends and neighbors.
I leave you with my “pearls of
wisdom” for this column…
“There can be no happiness if the
things we believe are different from the
things we do.”
~Albert Camus
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Chandlers’ Chatter
Some views from the Forde
By Ingrid Dean
My friend Penny used to say,
“They should just blow February off
the calendar.”
She certainly didn’t think about
celebrating the birthdays of Lincoln
and Washington! And, what about
the Super Bowl? And, who would
not want to go crazy over candy
and flowers for Valentines Day or
maybe even a little bauble from the
jeweler? Sheesh!
Chandlers Fordians can’t wait
for February…
Small world? ‘Tis true. Charles
Carlson mentioned to Geet
Jacobson that they were headed to
New Jersey for a family get-together.
It was the same place the Jacobson’s
had family. Long story made
short—Carlson’s grandkids had the
Jacobson’s son and daughter-in-law
as their teachers, their “favorite
teachers”!
Patty Cusano spent some time
recently with daughter Julia in
Chicago, who just loves the big city
and even walks that mile and a half
to work each day. Son Matthew
is continuing his studies at the
University of Central Florida in
Orlando.
A huge thank you to Toni
and John Gartner for once again
updating and distributing our
Chandlers Forde Directory, Lots
of changes. John suggests that if
you have an email address you
would like listed, call Lighthouse
Property Management and let
them know. Their number is in our
directory right under the General
Information heading.
Hopefully, by the time the
February Meadoword is published
we will have two pools made “new”
again. Check them out.
In closing, we must thank our
social committee for planning the
holiday party at the University Park
Country Club. Not one negative
comment did we hear. It was a
beautiful setting, delicious food, and
a lovely time for all who attended.
By the way, social committee, the
ladies are looking forward to another
brunch soon.
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Sarasota County Schools
Accepting School Choice requests for the
2010-2011 school year
Information provided by Sarasota County Schools
Parents may submit
“School Choice Applications”
beginning February 1 through
February 19 for their children to
attend a Sarasota County public
schools other than their districted
school.
Some schools are near their
enrollment capacity for the 20102011 school year, and options for
School Choice are limited. Because
space is limited and demand may
be high at some schools, it is
not be possible to accommodate
all school choice requests. A
complete list of schools open
for Choice is available at http://
www.SarasotaCountySchools.net/
departments/schoolchoice.
School Choice approvals are
determined by a random lottery
process, rather than on a firstcome, first-served basis. All
students who do not file School
Choice Applications by deadline
will be assigned automatically to
their districted schools (based on
their locations of residence) or
their current schools.
Application forms are available
beginning Monday, February 1 at
all public schools and selected day
care facilities. Parents can also
call 927-9000, extension 32255, to
request applications. Parents will
be notified of Choice assignments
in early April.
Other district options like
charter schools, magnet schools,
and magnet programs do not
require completion of School
Choice Applications. Students
interested in these schools or
programs—including Bay Haven
School of Basics Plus, Suncoast
Polytechnical High School,
the International Baccalaureate
(IB) program at Riverview
High School, and the Visual &
Performing Arts (VPA) programs
at Booker High School and Booker
Middle School—should contact
these schools directly.
School bus transportation
is not available for regular
school attendance this year,
although an opportunity of Early
Notification for School Choice
with Transportation (AYP Choice)
is available at several of the
district’s Title 1 schools (which
receive special funding through the
U.S. Department of Education No
Child Left Behind Act [NCLB]) to
help students improve academic
performance. If a school did not
meet the required benchmarks
for Adequate Yearly Progress,
parents of students attending
these schools will receive a
letter and a special Choice with
Transportation Application form
in the mail. Information about a
school’s Adequate Yearly Progress
and Choice with Transportation
availability is available at http://
www.SarasotaCountySchools.net
or by calling the School Choice
Office at 927-9000, extension
32258.
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Kobernick Book Signing
Award-winning authors scheduled for
February and March
Information provided by The Jewish Housing Council Foundation
The Jewish Housing Council
Foundation in association with Circle
Books is featuring two best-selling
authors in February and March at
Kobernick House.
To purchase tickets, contact
Mindi Rohan at 941-377-0781 or visit
http://www.kobernickanchin.org to
order from the Website.
Both of these events benefit the
Jewish Housing Council Benevolent
Assistance Program, which provides
food, shelter, and psychosocial
support to residents who are outliving
their funds.
The reception ticket, which also
includes the book, is $45.00 a person
or $60.00 a couple (includes one
book). Space is limited; reservations
are required by February 8
March 27, 12:00 pm
Harlan Coben will discuss his
upcoming book Caught.
Cobin currently has 47 million
books in print worldwide.
Coben is the first author to win all
three prestigious literary awards—the
Edgar Award, Shamus Award, and
Anthony Award.
His critically acclaimed novels
February 13, 4:00 pm
have been called “ingenious” by
Alex Berenson will discuss his
the New York Times; “poignant and
upcoming book, The Midnight House insightful,” the Los Angeles Times;
(G.P. Putnam’s Sons, publisher).
and “superb,” the Chicago Tribune..
Berenson is a New York Times
The luncheon ticket, which
Bestselling author (#1 in paperback)
includes the book, is $50.00 a person
as well as an Edgar Award winner and or $60.00 a couple (includes one
a reporter for the New York Times. His book). Space is limited; reservations
level of fiction has been compared to
are required by March 22.
Daniel Silva and Frederick Forsyth.
The Jewish Housing Council and
As a reporter for the New York
Kobernick/Anchin is located at 1951
Times, Berenson has covered topics
N. Honore Avenue in Sarasota.
ranging from the occupation of Iraq
to the financial crimes of Bernard

Madoff.

Sarasota Orchestra
Association
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Presents its 2010 Designer Showcase
Information provided by the Sarasota Orchestra Association
Sarasota
Orchestra
Association
presents
“Refreshing
Design
2010,” its
35th Annual Designer Showcase on
February 13 through March 7. This
year’s showcase is at the beautiful
home of Paula Creamer of the
LPGA, in partnership with Gibraltar
Homes. The home is located at 5510
Inspiration Terrace, overlooking
the water in Legends Bay in West
Bradenton.
Legends Bay at IMG Academies
is being developed by Ruben-Holland
Development of Sarasota. The
6500 square foot residence, which
is for sale by Michael Saunders &
Company, features creative interiors
by 12 area designers—all themed to
refreshing libations.
The opening party on February
12 is at the Legends Bay Club House.
Daily events include:
• “Makeover Mondays” with Allikriste Fine Cabinetry Design
• “Tip Tuesdays” featuring Show-
case designers.
• “Weedy Wednesdays” with Mark
Heller Inc.
• “Thirsty Thursdays” with wine
tastings by Total Wine.
• “Floral Fridays” by Lakewood
Ranch Florists.
• “Sundae Saturdays” with Big
Olaf ice cream samplings.
• “Solutions Sundays” by Lowe’s.
Lunch is available for purchase
each day at nearby IMG Country
Club.
Open Monday through Saturday
from 10:00 am-4:00 pm and Sunday
from 1:00-4:00 pm. Onsite parking
is free. Tickets, purchased prior to
February 13 at $20.00 a person, are
available at the Orchestra Box Office,
953-3434, and area stores. Group
rates available. Tickets are $25.00 a
person after February 13 and at the
door. Tickets are all-inclusive and
can be used to return to the events as
often as you like until March 7.
More than 400 volunteers help
make this event possible—many of
them are Meadows residents. All
proceeds will benefit the Sarasota
Youth Orchestra program.
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MCA CELEBRATION
OF
FINE
ARTS
Passionate
ARTIST’S
WORK
HAS NO
BOUNDARIES
As I walked into Lea’s sunny
home filled with her beautiful
collages, I realized that her home and
the collages on the walls reflect her
sunny, warm personality. It is apparent
that Lea has a passion for creating
fascinating and whimsical collages.
Lea graduated from Penn State
University, where she majored in
education. She was married and had
two boys and a girl before really
becoming involved in art. Later,
she took art courses in many media,
including oils, acrylics, watercolor, and
pen and ink.
But, it was not until she took a
course from Harold Winer at the Art
Center of Sarasota that she became a
passionate collagist.
The Merriam Webster dictionary
defines a collage as an artistic
composition made of various materials
(as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a
surface; a creative work that resembles
such a composition in incorporating
various materials or elements.
Etymology of the word is French
meaning literally, gluing, from coller
to glue.
Making a collage is not a
simple task. It requires ingenuity,
perseverance, and, above all, artistry.
Lea’s studio is full of the materials
she needs to perform her magic.
She makes and collects papers
with unusual patterns and textures.
Sometimes, using tissue paper or an
appealing material, she will alter it
by using stencils or gels to create
a new surface where the color and
design are exactly what she wants or
needs. She has an unlimited choice
for materials—from paint, fabric, and
metallics to a bit of this and that—to
create color, design, and depth. Her
Continues next page
Collagist
Lea Gitow
By La Donna Cloud
In her own words…
“To me the challenge of my art is not to present a work that is symbolic or
philosophical; the challenge is to find the most innovative, imaginative, and
provocative way to present an image. Not why, but how.”
COLLAGE, ABOVE TOP—Little Girl
Behind Curtain
If a little girl is peering out from a curtain,
the question is not why she is there, as
that is the story for the viewer to create.
It is up to me, as the artist, to use paint,
fabric, made papers, metallics, or any
other material at hand in a creative
manner to construct the scene for the
viewer to contemplate.
The drapes were colored and then printed
with gold paint, using a hand-made
stencil. The fringe on the bottom of the
drapes was found at a thrift shop and then
sprayed with gold paint. The dancer’s
dress is made of lace. The drapes are
separated from the background with
pieces of wood that the girl is actually
behind. This creative process is certainly
challenging, satisfying, and fun.
COLLAGE, ABOVE MIDDLE—Old
Man With a Beard
It was difficult finding material for the
beard so that it had different textures.
Best
Kept
Don and Mary Ann Scholten—Committee Chairpersons
The MCA Maintenance crew hard at work. PICTURED FRONT TO
BACK—David Gindlesberger and Randy Lohr work on the sidewalk.
Art without boundaries, continued
collages are three dimensional, making
the inhabitants look as if they could
walk out of the picture.
Lea was selected as the featured
artist for The 18th MCA Celebration
of Fine Arts, which will occur next
month at the MCA Community Center
on March 20 and 21. You may recall
that one of her collages graced the
cover of the March 2009 issue of The
Meadoword.
She prefers collages because she is
not limited by boundaries. “So many
exciting things can and do happen.
So many surprises! They dance. They
jump. They sing. They fight. They
hug,” she says. “Look carefully and
you will discover the surprises.”
Lea studied at an impressive list
of institutions, including the Brooklyn
Museum of Art, Brooklyn, New York;
Westchester School of Art, White
Plains, New York; Hartsdale Art
Classes, Hartsdale, New York; Joan
Busing Parsons School of Design, New
York City, New York; Pratt Institute,
New York; Marymount College, New
York City, New York; Art Center,
Sarasota, Florida; and the Ringling
School of Design, Sarasota, Florida
She was an instructor at the
Ardsley Schools Art Program in
Ardsley, New York as well as a private
Instructor.
Her work has been on exhibit in
numerous places. A number of Lea’s
pieces will also appear in the Unitarian
Church exhibit, which opens on
Sunday, March 7, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm,
and runs through April 29.
ABOVE—Scenes of Sarasota
Lea drew the people, cut them out,
and glued them in the “gallery” to
peruse the “paintings.”
The Best Kept Single-Family Home Award for January goes
to Oliver and Dorothy Nicola of 2968 Heather Bow. The neatly
trimmed shrubbery frames their home and pots of red poinsettias
grace the entrance.
The frigid weather
that followed the Holidays
took a toll on many of the
condominium entrances during
January. Many shrubs and
flowers succumbed to the frost.
Hopefully, by next month, we
will once again see numerous
selections in bloom.
Honorable Mention,
however, should go to Willow
Links for their display of many
red poinsettias, so artistically
arranged among the palm
trees. A large American Flag
also graces the entrance,
demonstrating the Association’s
patriotism.
BELOW—The Meadows
Lea’s collage of The Meadows with its images of flora, golf carts and
tennis racquets, and the Dickens Center reflects the quality of life style
that Meadows residents enjoy
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18
Good Food …
Rally for the Cure…
Susan G. Komen Rally events at
The Meadows Country Club
By Susan Francisco
Every year, 192,000 women
in America are diagnosed with
breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen
Foundation is dedicated to research
and treatment of breast cancer.
Last year, the two ladies golf
leagues at The Meadows Country
Club raised more than $17,000 for
the Foundation. This year, the 18
and 9 Hole Ladies Golf Leagues are
combining forces for the first time on
the Susan G. Komen Rally for a Cure.
Previously, each league had its own
annual events.
The primary fund-raiser, open
to all Meadows residents and the
public, is a raffle for a brand new 42”
Panasonic Plasma TV. Tickets, which
are three for $5.00, are available
from Kathy Brostrom at 377-4616,
Lea Hardman at 377-3251, Phyllis
McIlraith at 371-6890, or Hannah
Weinberg at 379-4256. The drawing
is February 16—you do not need to be
present to win.
All Meadows residents are invited
to the Rally for a Cure Walk on
February 6. Participants can walk one
mile or three, and walk in honor or
in memory of someone who has been
affected by breast cancer. Walkers (or
runners) leave at 9:00 am from the
Dickens Fitness Center at the Country
Club. Fitness center trainers will be
on hand to lead warm-up stretches and
accompany the walkers. The entry fee
is $5.00. Sign up is prior to 8:45 am at
the Dickens Fitness Center.
In another fundraiser on February
16, the lady golfers will play in a
joint tournament. Hole sponsorships
are available to local individuals and
businesses at three levels—$100.00,
$200.00, and $300.00 per hole. Hole
sponsors will have large signs on their
holes. Donations are tax deductible for
all Rally events. To sponsor a hole, call
Karla Kovacic at 343-6164.
Numerous special events will take
place on the golf course, including a
birdie challenge. About 150 golfers
are expected to participate. The
tournament is followed by a luncheon
Event co-chairs Kathy Brostrom
(LEFT) from the 18 Hole League and
Hannah Weinberg (RIGHT) from the
9 Hole League.
with prizes and the raffle drawing.
There is also a box in The
Meadows Pro Shop for a 50/50 raffle
where the winner keeps half of the
money and the other half goes to
the Komen Foundation. The 50/50
drawings are held weekly.
This year is the 10th the
women’s golf leagues at TMCC have
participated in the event. It has always
been very successful, and greatly
enhanced by community involvement.
This year, we look forward to even
more community participation through
the raffle, the Walk for a Cure, and the
hole sponsorships.
“Pearls and Denim”
Girl Scouts host fundraising event
Dine and dance under the stars
with the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast
Florida, Inc. at Girls Scout Camp
Honi Hanta in Bradenton. “Pearls
and Denim”—an inaugural event on
March 6, 6:00 pm—is a reflection of
times when Girl Scout founder Juliette
Gordon Low sold her pearls during
tougher financial times to continue
funding the Girl Scout movement.
“Pearls and Denim” is hosted by
the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida,
Inc., and sponsored by Florida Power
and Light, State Farm, First Bank,
the Bradenton Herald, and Publix
Supermarket Charities.
Other highlights include hayride
tours of camp, S’mores making, a
silent auction, and other activities like
Wii Fishing on the “Digital DriveBuy” mobile trailer.
The event cost, including two
drink tickets, is $50.00 a person
(additional drinks available at the
cash bar). Groups and businesses who
sponsor a table of eight for $500.00
will receive special recognition.
For more information, to make a
reservation, or sponsor the event, call
941-487-2676 or email rsvp@gsgcf.
org. Event proceeds and contributions
benefit the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast of
Florida, Inc., serving more than 11,000
girls in ten Gulf Coast counties. For
more information about Girl Scouts,
visit http://www.gsgcf.org.
Open for Dinner
Tuesday–Saturday till 9:00 pm
Full Service Bar
Meatloaf • Fried Chicken
Fish ’n Chips • Burgers and Fries
Call for Daily Specials
Welcome Back SNOWBIRDS!
Buy one entree get 2nd HALF OFF
Dinner only with purchase of 2 beverages
Valid Tue-Sat. Expiration Date 2/28/2010
Lakewood Ranch
Only
Broken Egg Grill
The GROG
6115 Exchange Way • Lakewood Ranch, FL
(East of I-75 next to Chilis’) • 388-6898
SHOP
Liquor Store &
Hours: Mon, 7:30a-2:30p;Tue–Sat, 7:30a–9:00p;
Sun—Open for Breakfast and Lunch—Close, 2:30 pm
Rendezvous Lounge
Wine, Spirits & Sports Bar
 VALUE PRICING ~ We stock your favorite
brands, honor many discounts, and help
seniors to their cars
 HAPPY VALENTINE MONTH ~ We special
order and deliver to local areas
 THE LOUNGE ~ Happy Hour—Mon-Fri
9am-7pm, Sat 7am-6pm, & Sun Noon till
closing… Karaoke Tues & Sun evenings •
Trivia Wed 6pm & Thurs 4pm
 LIVE BANDS OR DJ EVERY WEEKEND ~
Fri & Sat 9 pm (NO-COVER) ~ For info,
check the TICKET in the Herald-Tribune
1570 N. Lockwood Ridge Road • 941.955.3446
HOURS Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri & Sat 9am-10pm.
Sun Noon-6pm **Take-Out available in the lounge ‘til 2am**
MCA 28th Annual Juried Amateur
Photographic Competition
Friday, Februray 26 through Sunday, February 28
10:00 am to 4:00 pm • MCA Community Center Photo, “Waiting” by Lou Newman,
Honorable Mention,
26th Annual Photo Competion
Luigi Biffi
Federico Guglielmi
Open Daily
for Dinner
(Available for Private Parties)
5:00-9:30pm
A Masterpiece in Dining Italian Restaurant
4989 Ringwood Meadow (In the Shopping Village)
377-6562
Good Health!
Lakewood Ranch Medical
Center sponsors free health
seminars, open to the public, on a
regular basis. Seminars are held at
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
unless otherwise stated.
Seating is limited; call Direct
Doctors to register at 1-800-454-8215.
“Hip Pain”
Tuesday, February 9, 4:30 pm
Join Orthopedic Surgeon Daniel
Free Health Seminars
Information provided by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Lamar, M.D., of Coastal Orthopedics
and Sports Medicine, in LWRMC
Conference Room One to learn about
the causes and corrective measures
for alleviating hip pain. Dr. Lamar
specializes in sports medicine,
total joint replacement, cartilage
rejuvenation, pediatric injuries, and
arthroscopy. He is also a physician
to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the
Pittsburgh Pirates, the U.S. Soccer
Team, and IMG Academies. This
seminar is free and refreshments will
be provided.
“Simple Ways to a
Healthier Heart”
Thursday, February 18, noon
DID YOU KNOW…
Nearly half of Americans surveyed
spend 5 or more hours per day
using portable electronic devices?
Dr. Donna L. Shotwell
Board Certified
Doctor of Optometry
To limit eye irritation, take
a 20-SECOND BREAK
by looking away
every 20 minutes
Eye Doctors • 4934 Fruitville Road • 371-7644
You don’t want to miss this
special production as Cardiologist
Niranjan Seshadri, M.D., takes
center stage at the Asolo Repertory
Theatre’s Cook Theatre to
discuss heart health. Dr. Seshadri
will discuss the warning signs
associated with heart attack and
congested heart failure as well
as provide participants with
information on how an active
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lifestyle and healthy eating can
contribute to overall good health.
His presentation will be followed
by a question and answer session
served up with a sampling of hearthealthy hors d’ouvres.
The Asolo Repertory Theatre is
located at 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
in Sarasota.
“A Better Feeling Back”
Wednesday, February 17, 5:00 pm
Join Orthopedic Surgeon
Lora Brown, M.D., from Coastal
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in
LWRMC Conference room One, for a
lecture on spinal pain intervention.
From the tip of the neck to the
base of the tail bone, Dr. Brown
specializes in both surgical and
nonsurgical ways to alleviate back
pain. Dr. Brown will also discuss
Vertos Mild—a minimally invasive
method of relieving pressure in the
spine. Refreshments will be provided.
Free Health
Screenings
Lakewood Ranch Medical
Center will partner with the
Bollettieri Sports Therapy Center
to offer free health screenings.
Continues on 21, see Screenings
Quality
Dental Care…
From Professionals
Who Care
(Pictured left to right)
Mary Porter, D.M.D., Patricia Gonzalez, D.D.S.,
and Todd McCabe, D.M.D.
Treat yourself
to brighter a smile…
Meadows Dental Associates can help…
we are committed to bringing our Meadows community
the latest in dental technology
Whitening (Custom fitted take-home trays )
for just $99.00 (a $210.00 value)
Our Scheduling coordinators
look forward to hearing from you.
Call to schedule today—(941) 377-3659
Meadows Dental Associates
4987 Ringwood Meadow
Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-377-3659
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CAI Day
CAI-West Florida Chapter, holds
Educational Expo and Trade Show focused
on community associations
CAI Day is an annual
Educational Expo and Trade Show
event focused on bringing valuable
resources to anyone living in,
serving, or managing community
associations, including homeowners,
board members, property managers,
property management firms, and
business partners. The event—held
at the Manatee Convention Center,
One Haben Boulevard in Palmetto—
is Friday, March 5.
Through a series of free
educational seminars, CAI’s goal is
to unite the community by providing
information on timely subjects such
as legal, finance, and insurance
issues. A representative from
Citizen’s Insurance will address
concerns in one seminar; a Question
and Answer Panel Discussion will
take place in another seminar; and
the 2010 Legal Update CEU class
will be provided to Community
Association Managers free of
charge.
With the participation of more
than 145 business partners who
exhibit their items of trade, the show
will bring lots of excitement to your
day.
Schedule of Events
Community Association Managers
8:00-9:00 am—‘2010 Legal Update,
Part 1”
9:00-10:00 am—Break to visit Trade
Show
10:00-11:00 am—“2010 Legal Update,
Part 2”
Providing a Continuum of Short & Long-Term Care Services
5157 Park Club Drive
Sarasota, FL 34235
941.377.0022 • 941.379.2819
11:00 am-1:00 pm—Break to visit Trade
Show
1:00-2:30 am—“Citizen’s Insurance
Forum”
2:30-3:30 pm—Break to visit Trade Show
Homeowners/Board
Members
9:00 – 10:00—“Q & A Panel Discussion
for Financial, Insurance & Legal issues”
10:00 – 1:00—Break to visit Trade Show
1:00 – 2:30—“Citizen’s Insurance Forum”
2:30 – 3:30—Break to visit Trade Show
4:00 – 6:00—After Show Cocktail Party
(Invitation extended to all Attendees)
Massage Special
$3500 for One Hour • Office Visits Only
By Appointment Only
Terri Magdalinski, RN, LMT
Gift Certificates Available
NEW LOCATION—same building as Viktoriya’s Platz
(formerly The Pickled Onion)
The Meadows Shopping Village • 5049 Ringwood Meadow • Bldg H, Ste. G
Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-378-4101
RN 1586602 • MA 20912 • MM 18803
Acupuncture
Works
At
The Meadows
Call Dr. Brenda
941-955-1220
www.doctorbrenda.
Whether you or someone you care for is recovering
from surgery or a serious illness a decision regarding
short or long-term care needs to be made. Tarpon Point
Nursing and Rehabilitation understands how complex
choosing the right care can be.
We design our individual plans around your personal
healthcare needs. After all, what’s best for you is what
really matters. You will experience a friendly and caring
environment the moment you walk through our doors.
We provide a full range of skilled nursing services including:
• Infusion Therapy
• Enteral Therapy
• Wound Care
• Tracheostomy Care
• Physical, Occupational,
& Speech Therapy
• Portable Diagnostics: Lab,
X-ray, & EKG
Our Comprehensive programs meet the changing needs
of both our short-term patients recovering from surgery
or an acute illness, as well as the needs of our longterm residents:
• Rehabilitation Program
• Orthopedic Recovery
• Pulmonary Management
• Vascular/Wound Recovery
• Restorative Nursing
•
•
•
•
•
Medically Complex
Stroke Recovery
Long-term Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
So if you or someone you care for is looking for a
skilled nursing facility, please call us. A member of our
professional staff will give you a tour of our facility, introduce you to the staff and discuss ways we can make
your stay special.
Vote March 16
School Tax Renewal
Referendum Forum • February 10, 7:00 pm
MCA Community Center
Speakers on both sides of the issue will discuss continuation
of the 1-mil renewal • Q&A follows the presentation
Health Screenings,
continued from 19
Fall Prevention
Saturday, February 20, 9:00 am
to noon
Physical therapists from
Bolletteiri Sports Therapy Center
will provide free health screening
geared toward the prevention of
falls and discuss how patients can
improve balance and stability. The
screening will be held in Medical
Office Building Two, 6310 Health
Park Way, Suite 310, just behind
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
Pregnancy Back Pain
Saturday, March 20, 9 am – noon
New and expectant mothers are
invited to a free health screening
on pre- and post-natal pain relief.
Bolletteiri Sports Therapy Center
Physical Therapists will discuss
ways to alleviate back pain and
foot pain associated with the added
weight the body carries during
pregnancy. The screening will be
held in Medical Office Building
Two, 6310 Health Park Way, Suite
310, behind Lakewood Ranch
Medical Center.
High School Athlete Day
Saturday, April 17, 9 am – noon
High School athletes are
invited to a free health screening
with Bolletteiri Sports Therapy
Center. Athletes will have an
opportunity to work one-on-one
with therapists—who regularly
work with professional athletes—
on problems from sore muscles to
popping joins— The screening will
be held in Medical Office Building
Two, 6310 Health Park Way, Suite
310, behind Lakewood Ranch
Medical Center.
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Gulf Coast
Community
Choir
Seeking singers
for the 2010
Choir Season
Information provided by the
Gulf Coast
Community Choir
The Gulf Coast
Community Choir is a diverse
adult mixed choir under
the direction of Dr. Carroll
Buchanan.
The choir is looking for
singers for the 2010 season—
particularly, male voices and
second altos.
All voices are welcome
to apply. Applicants must
have some experience singing
with choral ensembles, and,
preferably, have the ability to
read music.
Rehearsals are on selected
Monday evenings except
during summer months.
A major concert is planned
for May 2. The concert
program will be eclectic,
including classical, popular,
religious, folk, spirituals, and
show tunes.
The mission of this allvolunteer choir is to support
worthy charities, and all
proceeds raised go to support
the selected charities.
For more information
about the Gulf Coast
Community Choir or to apply
to become a choir member,
call 379-0232.
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The
Belle West…
Step Aboard
of the
and Journey downMark Tawin’s Mississippi River with
The Meadows Players and FlakeSpear
On March
6 and 7, The
Meadows Players
will take a musical
trip down the
Mississippi River,
inspired by the
humor and wisdom
of Mark Twain.
The musical
journey features
FlakeSpear—
Carolyn Flake
and Bill Speer
(PICTURED LEFT
and CENTER)—
whose “traditional acoustic music”
covers period selections from 1920
through the present—including
Bluegrass, country, and gospel.
The two, who are both
“Kentucky Colonels,” have been
together for 15 years, performing at
different festivals, civic functions,
concerts, and churches.
FlakeSpear has performed
in the Gulf Coast region as
well as other states throughout
the country—most recently at
Phillippi Estate Park’s “Brown
Bag Concert,” “History Day” at
Phillippi Estate Park, the Manatee
Village Historical Park annual
event from 2005 through 2009,
and other events in downtown
Bradenton and Sarasota.
In 2003, FlakeSpear performed
for the Smithsonian Traveling
Exhibition for “Musical Instrument
Makers of the United States”
2nd Annual
USTA Men’s Library News
Super Senior
a reminder…no
Grand Prix Just
magazines, please
Hosted by The
Meadows Country Club
Hearts and Hands.
Their music has taken them
as far as Cambodia and Thailand,
where they represented the United
States on a six-week tour.
As an inventor, Bill Speer
holds a patent for his “Five-String
Aluminum Bluegrass Banjo.”
The neck of the banjo has five
different parts, and the weight
is approximately half that of a
traditional Bluegrass banjo.
FlakeSpear’s mission in music
is To preserve “The First American
Art Form.”
In September 2007, they were
inducted into “America’s Old Time
Country Music Hall of Fame.”
Tickets will be available for
“The Belle of the West”
at the MCA Community
Center on February 17
from 9:00 am to THE
EADOWS
2:00 pm.
LAYERS
M
P
The sixth stop on the West
Coast leg of the Florida Super
Senior Grand Prix will be at The
Meadows Country Club from
February 15 to 20. Tournament
matches will be held every day
throughout the week. Admission is
FREE to the public.
With 16 divisions and more
than $2,000 in prize money, this
year’s event will draw players
from the United States, Europe,
and Canada. Men’s Singles and
Doubles include players ages 55,
60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, and over.
This event is open to all USTA
members in good standing. Entry
cost includes a player party and
T-shirt. The fee is $50.00 per
player for singles and $35.00 per
player for doubles.
Entry deadline is Sunday,
February 7. To enter, visit http://
www.usta.com. The tournament
number is 153504710.
For more information, contact
The Meadows Tennis Center at
378-6265, or visit http://www.
meadowscc.org.
By the Library Committee
We love for you to donate
books to share good reading
material with others. We are always
happy to take novels, mysteries,
biographies, and historical
non-fiction.
But, space is limited, which
prevents us from including a
wider selection—like cookbooks,
gardening, self-help, and so forth.
Goodwill Industries is happy to
accept these. We also do not accept
magazines.
Because space is limited, we
accept only six books at a time
from any individual. Fiction should
be copyrighted 2002 or later;
biographies, or non-fiction can be
copyrighted any year as long as it
is of real interest.
Please put your donations in
the basket marked “Donations”—
not on the shelves, which is our
job once we catalog them. Be
sure to put your “after hours”
returns in the outdoor container
marked “Book Drop”—not in the
waste basket where they could be
mistaken for garbage.
Come visit us often and see
what we have available for you.
Downtown Venice (FL) Offers Free Valet Parking
If you enjoy an occasional
excursion to historical, quaint
downtown Venice, Florida, you’ll
enjoy it even more now that Free
Valet Parking has arrived.
Sponsored by Venice
MainStreet, Inc., and several
businesses, valet parking is
available Wednesday through
Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
MCA Craft
Group
MCA Craft Group starts
another year of
weaving together,
community, creativity,
and charity
WANTED:
Computer Class
Instructors
The Dickens PC Club at The
Meadows Country Club is looking
for additional instructors and
administrative helpers for computer
classes held at the Dickens Activity
Center. The classes cover a wide
For the 20th year, The MCA
range of subjects starting with
Craft Group is growing the
beginner level skills on Microsoft®
community through creativity and
Windows® and Apple® computers
giving. You can join them every
as well as email, Internet use, digital
Wednesday from 9:00-11:00 am.
photo organizing and editing, popular
Come and meet other crafters and
applications such as spreadsheets
help create soon-to-be cherished
items that are sold every November and word processing, slide shows,
computer maintenance
to benefit local charities.
Volunteers need working
“We raised nearly $2,000 last
knowledge in at least one of
year while having great fun and
these areas; previous teaching or
finding new friends,” says the
group’s President, Mary Jo Khuri. administration experience is desired.
Most classes are one and a half
She adds, “No craft experience is
hours, once per week. Classes are
needed. If you can glue, we want
scheduled for a few weeks in the fall
you.”
and in the spring.
The group also accepts craft
If you would like to become
material donations, including silk,
part of this club, considered for a
linens, buttons, and bows.
For more information, contact: volunteer position, or would like more
Liz Barnett, MCA Craft Group at information may contact Dave at
kawika.fl@gmail.com.
barnettink@aol.com
If You Are A Newcomer…
The Involvement Committee invites you to a
Newcomers’ Luncheon on March 13
By Ginny Coveney
If you are a newcomer to The
Meadows within the last year,
come meet your neighbors at the
Newcomers’ Luncheon and learn
about all the activities in The
Meadows.
Sponsored by the MCA
Involvement Committee, the event
is on March 13 from Noon to 1:30
at the MCA Community Center.
Reservations are required.
To make reservations, contact
the MCA at 377-2300 by March
6, 2010 so the Involvement
Committee can plan food and
seating.
PROGRAMS 2010 SEASON
FEBRUARY
LECTURE:
Presenter:
Date:
Location:
Cost:
DYSFUNCTIONAL GOD IMAGES IN A BROKEN WORLD
Jean B. Raffa, Ed.D., former TV producer and college professor
Friday, February 12, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church (UU) of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road
$10 Members—$20 Non-Members—$8 Full-time Students
WORKSHOP:
Presenter:
Date:
Location:
Cost:
VISIONING A UNIFIED GOD IMAGE FOR A NEW WORLD
Jean B. Raffa,Ed.D.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church (UU) of Sarasota,3975 Fruitville Road
$30 Members—$35 Non-Members—$10 Full-time Students
Lunch reservations $7. Call Candace Boyd at 312-9062.
WORKSHOP:
YING YANG JUNG: Frontiers in Self-Discovery, Self-Knowledge
and Individuation
Barbara Shocket, LMHC and David Eisner. This group will explore
the creative arts as vehicles for self-knowledge and balance
Saturdays in February, 10;00-11:30 a.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church (UU) of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road
$80 Members—$90 Non-Members
ebhocket@aol.com for information and sign up
Facilitators:
Date:
Location:
Cost:
Contact:
The Meadows Country Club
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Computer Classes
Dickens Activity Center
Winter Series 2010 classes begin February 1
Come join us for
Computer Classes at the
Dickens Activity Center.
Classes are for all levels
of ability. Most classes
will include a CD or
printed tutorial. For more
information about class
descriptions, contact The Meadows
Country Club.
No registration is required—
just come and bring your friends
Thursday, February 1
and neighbors. Everyone is
welcome, although priority
seating will be given to
Club members. But, please
be early, classes always
start promptly.
Fees to cover costs
are $3.00 for members
and $5.00 for guests. Comments
or questions? Contact Don at
dondutch@comcast.net or Dave at
davidLlfrancisco@verizon.net.
Schedule of Classes
10:00 am to Noon—“Intro To Mac 0s X®
Computers,” week 1 of 4
Instructor: Dave Johnston
A fun series of four classes on consecutive
Thursday mornings. Good for beginners, those
coming from Microsoft® Windows®, or anyone
considering a MAC. Arrive early to set up your
laptop. We teach the latest version of MAC OS—
Snow Leopard®. we’ll offer the basics of Mac
OS X, starting with the menu, the Dock, system
preferences, software updates, and the Finder,
to learn the areas and folders on your MAC. In
subsequent weeks, we’ll review, then gently move
into other software—iPhoto®, Mail, Dashboard,
Safari®, iTunes®, Address book, iCal®.(There’s
no training on antivirus software because MACs
don’t need it!)
1:00 to 2:30 pm—“Intro To Digital
Photography”
Instructor: TBD
An overview of common features of today’s digital
cameras.Class will also include a discussion of
the various types of digital cameras, some tips
on how to take better photos with your digital
camera, and how to transfer your pictures from
your camera to your computer.
3:00 to 4:30 pm—“Windows® Computer
Basics,” week 1 of 2
Instructor: Mark Duren
A basic Personal Computer (PC) skills class—a
prerequisite to using all PC programs. Covered
topics include “Becoming familiar with the
Windows desktop,” “The start button and its
menus,” “Arranging desktop icons,” “What is the
Task Bar?”, “Other tool bars,” “What are files and
Fflders?”, “Standard Windows Selection Techniques,” “Help and Support and Windows Tutorial
Features.” We’ll use Windows 7® with references
to Vista® in this class.
10:00 am to Noon—“Intro to Mac 0s X
Computers,” week 2 of 4
A review of week 1 (see February 11). After the
review, we’ll move into additional areas. Arrive
early to set up your laptop.
1:00 to 2:30 pm—“Picasa Photo
Organizer & Edito,” week 1 of 2
Instructor: Rosemary Lindores
Picasa & Picasa Web Albums make it easy to
organize and edit your digital photos and create
online albums to share with friends and family.
Come learn about this free software from Google.
3:00 To 4:30 pm—“Windows Computer
Basics,” week 2 of 2
Instructor: Mark Duren
Continuation of the previous week (ee February
11). We’ll use Windows 7 with references to Vista
in this class.
10:00 am to Noon—“Intro to Mac Os X,”
week 3 of 4
A continuation of topics from the previous week
(see February 18).
1:00 to 2:30 pm—“Picasa Photo
Organizer & Editor,” week 2 of 2
Instructor: Rosemary Lindores
See February 18 course description.
3:00 to 4:30 pm—“Internet Basics,”
week 1 of 2
Instructor: Dave Francisco
We’ll “explore” Internet Explorer® and Firefox
browsers in this beginning class on how to use
the Internet. Topics include “What is the Web?”,
“What does a browser do?”, “Do I need an ISP?”,
“What is a URL?”, “Links,” “Learning about the
browser Tool Bar,” “What are Favorites or Bookmarks?”, and “Searching the Web.”
Thursday, March 4
10:00 am to Noon—”Intro to Mac Os X,”
week 4 of 4
A review of of week 1 (February 11) description.
followed by a discussion of additional areas. Arrive
early to set up your laptop.
1:00 to 3:30 pm—“Email”
We’ll use Windows Live Mail® and Thunderbird® email programs in this class to learn basic
information about using a computer-based email
program. Much of the discussion will apply to
Web-based email programs. Topics covered
include “What is junk mail and how can I avoid
it?”, “Handling email attachments (sending and
receiving),” “Using the address book and email
groups,” “Protecting against viruses in email,”
“Email folders,” and “Cleaning up emails before
you forward them.”
3:00to 4:30 pm—“Internet: Beyond Basics,”
week 2 of 2
We’ll use Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari to
continue learning about surfing the Web. Some of
the topics covered include “Using search engines
to find what you want,” “What is Spyware?”, “What
are Cookies?”, “Organizing your Bookmarks or
Favorites,” “What is a Shopping Bot?”, “Staying
safe on the internet,” and “How to research and
shop for items on the Internet.”
Thursday, March 11
10 am to Noon—“Google Applications”
For Windows and Mac users—”Google isn’t just a
search engine.” Learn about Google’s other free
popular programs including Calendar, Maps, Mail,
Photo search, News, Earth, Docs, and more.
1:00 to 2:30 pm—“Microsoft Word 2007®”
The class will begin by exploring the layout of this
Word 2007. We’ll discuss the first of two Office
Button, Quick Access Toolbar, Ribbon, Status
Bar, and Quick Styles Gallery as well as Word
processing techniques.
3:00 to 4:30 pm—“Windows Computer Q & A”
Instructor: Staff Instructors
Still have questions related to your Windows PC?
Come to this open discussion and let our staff of
instructors try to answer them. Topics can be, but
not limited to, Windows, Email, Internet, Word
Processing, Digital Photos, and Maintaining your
computer.
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Meadows
Upcoming Events & Activities
Guest Speaker
Alex Young
The MEADOWS “U” Has Something for You!
President and CEO
United Way of Sarasota County
Speaks on
Neil VanderVeen, Ph.D.—Chairperson
All Meadows “U” presentations are held at The Meadows Community Center unless otherwise
noted. Seminars are free and open to all Meadows residents and their friends.
Please sign-up at the MCA Community Center if you plan to attend.
“LIFE IS A BALANCING ACT”
“Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives… [and] when we are involved in it, we
feel that we are living more fully…”—Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Living a satisfying life really
does require careful balancing
of a whole host of issues—like
taking care of self vs. taking care
of others, growing retirement
funds vs. protecting those funds,
or planning carefully vs. being
spontaneous, to name a few.
Programs in this Meadows “U”
season address some of these that
we all face.
February 9, 3:00 pm
Exercise Both Sides of Your Brain:
A Creative Thinking “Work Out”
Could you use a mental tune
up in 2010? Does having lots of
great ideas sound exciting? Would
finding better solutions be a plus?
This active, engaging session
with Dr. Kitty Heusner and your
Meadows’ neighbors is a real
“Creative Thinking Work Out” to
exercise your brain and practice
the two sides of creative thinking,
generating lots of ideas and
selecting the most promising ones.
Meadows resident Karen
Koenig talks about the
psychology of eating. Karen is
2010-2011
Holidays
MCA publishes
2010-2011 Season
observed holidays.
On the following observed
holidays, the MCA will be
closed:
Memorial Day ..........Mon, May 31
Independence Day ..... Mon, Jul 5
Labor Day .................. Mon, Sep 6
Thanksgiving ...........Thu, Nov 25
................................. & Fri, Nov 26
Christmas ...................Fri, Dec 24
New Year’s..................Fri, Dec 31
a psychotherapist and author of
several books on the subject.
March 23, 3:00 pm
March brings the return of
many butterflies to the area.
Meadows resident Evy Roberts
helps us learn about butterflies
and their habitats. Within a week
or two of that session, Evy leads
a field trip to the butterfly garden
at Spanish Point, where she gives
weekly lectures.
What else?
Watch The Meadoword for
details on other programs and
what’s going on and when it’s
happening.
We are looking for
Meadows presenters…
Our Meadows community has
bright, interesting people who have
a lot to offer. Could you be one of
them? If you have a presentation
idea, let us know. We will do the
handouts, help design the session,
and even find a co-presenter. Call
the MCA office, 377-2300, to see
what we can create together.
Pillows
Creators Need
Your Help
The Meadows Pillows
Group creates hundreds of
white pillows with red hearts
every year. The pillows are
therapeutic to patients on
the Cardiac floor at Sarasota
Memorial Hospital. Many of
our neighbors and friends have
benefited from these small
pillows after surgery.
We need your help. If you
have a couple of hours on
Friday mornings from 9:00 to
11:00 am, come by and join
us. You can help with cutting,
stuffing, and hand sewing. We
meet from November to March.
If you have questions, please
call the MCA at 377-2300.
“UNITED WAY - Today’s Role
in the Community”
Tuesday, February 9, 8:00 am (Program at 8:30)
At February’s
Koffee Klatsch,
President and CEO
of United Way of
Sarasota County Alex
Young will speak.
The United Way’s
mission in Sarasota
County is To improve
the lives of people
and their families by
mobilizing and uniting
the caring power of
our community.
In his topic,
“UNITED WAY—
Today’s Role in the
The
Community,” Young
will discuss the status
of human services
in the County. He
will also talk about
improving systems and
the future of human
services.
The program begins
at 8:30 am, but be sure
to come early—8:00
am—to enjoy coffee
and bagels.
Step Aboard
Belle West
of the
As The
Meadows
Players
Mark Tawin’s
Mississippi River
Journey
down
March 6 and 7 • 7:00 pm
with Music by
FlakeSpear
“Carolyn and Bill”
THE
MEADOWS
PLAYERS
Tickets Available February 17 at
The MCA Community Center
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Going away for a while? Read The Meadoword online at http://www.themeadowssarasota.org
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Have you just moved to The Meadows this past year?
Come and meet your new neighbors and learn more about The Meadows
Newcomers’ Lunch at The MCA
March 13, 2010 • Noon to 1:30 pm
Concert in the Park
Get ready for a jazzy-good time
Reservations required March 6 • contact the MCA, 377-2300
Space is limited to the ﬁrst 25 people—don’t delay, call today!
Sponsored by The MCA Involvement Committee
The MCA 28th Annual
Juried Amateur
Photographic
Competition
For Amateur Photographers
and Camera Buffs
The Meadows 28th Photographic Show and Competition will be
held Friday, February 26, through Sunday, February 28, 2009,
at the Meadows Community Center. The show will open with a
Reception on Thursday, February 25, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in
the Community Center. Prizes will be awarded at the reception.
The photos will be on display Friday, February 26 through Sunday,
February 28, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
Betty Comora’s
Happy Jazz
Band brings
the sounds of
Dixieland to
the MCA on
February 28
The MCA 28th Annual Photo
Competition culminates on Sunday,
February 28 with the “Concert in the
Park.” The concert, held from 1:30
to 3:30 pm, will be in the garden on
the terrace of the MCA Community
Building.
The Meadows own Betty
Comora once again brings her
“jazzy” friends to the terrace for a
“Dixieland” good time.
Joining Betty on piano and
washboard are Mike Evans on
banjo, Bruce Wallace on tuba, Gene
Sprague on trumpet, Dale McGrew
on drums, and John Miller on
clarinet.
“Betty Comora’s Happy Jazz
Band” will play some real “oldies but
goodies”—Muskrat Ramble and The
Saints Go Marching In—that make
you smile and tap your feet. Dancing
is encouraged.
Banjoist Mike Evans, a member
of the “Can-am-ger” Band (a local
group including snowbirds from
Canada, America, and Germany),
Entry dates—Friday, February 12 and
Saturday, February 13 • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm
at The Meadows Community Center
2004 Longmeadow • Sarasota, FL 34235
Entry forms and requirements are available at the MCA
Entry fee is $7.00 per entry
If you have questions… please come by
or call the MCA, 377-2300
also performed with his smaller band,
“Coast to Coast,” on a JAZZSEA
cruise in January, where Betty joined
him at the piano-bar for a couple of
sets in the ship’s lounge.
If jazz is your thing, you’ll have
more opportunities to hear Betty’s
jazz duo on Sundays at the “Jazz
Brunches” at the New York, New
York restaurant from 11:30 am to 2:30
pm. And, “Mardi Gras Madness” on
February
16 and 18
at New
York,
New York
features
Betty’s
Dixieland
trio from
6:00 to 8:00 pm. It’s a chance to enjoy
great food New Orleans-style and
“strut your stuff” to The Saints Go
Marching In.
New York, New York is located
at 1936 Hillview Street in Sarasota.
MCA Celebration
of Fine Arts
Amateur photographers and camera buffs,
and residents of Sarasota or Manatee Counties
Save the dates and get your entries ready
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Attention
Art Fans!
Come see the fine works of our Meadows Art Community
at the Eighteenth Annual Event of the
MCA Celebration of Fine Arts
March 20 and 21 • 10:00 am–4:00 pm
MCA Community Building
2004 Longmeadow
For more information,
call the MCA, 377-2300
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LOCAL EVENTS • February 2010
Asolo Repertory Theatre
Through February 17—The Life of Galileo, by
Bertolt Brecht (translation by David Edgar) is filled
with a complex blend of drama and biting humor,
investigating the very nature of knowledge itself.
Now through February 25—Searching for Edgan:
The Diaries of Adam and Eve by James Still is a
delightfully comic look at relationships!
Now through April 1—The Perfume Shop, a new
adaptation of Parfumerie by Miklos Laszlo, adapted
by E. P. Dowdall. This bubbly, whimsical comedy
inspired The Shop Around the Corner, You’ve Got
Mail, and She Loves Me.
For ticket information and times for any of the above
performances, contact http://www.asolo.org.
The Asolo Conservatory for Actor
Training at FSU
March 3–21—Machinical by Sophie Treadwell at
the Cook Theatre. This classic play from the early
20th Century still has the power to fascinate and
shock about an ordinary young woman who is
foolish enough to believe she can have it all.
April 14–May 2—The Game of Love and Chance
by Pierre Marivaux at the historic Asolo Theater.
This delectable comedy is rife with romantic
deception about two headstrong children, betrothed
to each other by their parents, who try exerting their
independence by trading places with their servants
to get a better look at their fiancés.
For ticket information and times for any of the above
performances, contact http://www.asolo.org.
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training is a
three-year Masters of Fine Arts graduate program.
Just 12 students are selected each year from tens
of thousands of applicants across the continent.
Second-year students perform in the Cook Theatre,
a 161-seat space designed to create an intimate
experience for the audience and actors. Third-year
students perform on the Mertz Stage and work with
the Asolo Repertory Theatre’s professional actors.
For more information, visit http://www.asolo.org.
Crowley Museum and
Nature Center
The Crowley Museum and Nature Center, located
at 16405 Myakka Road in Sarasota, provides
unique learning opportunities to local organizations:
YMCA, Girls, Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts,
Girl Scouts, The Audubon Society, and 4-H Clubs.
Winter Hours, Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm. Admission is $7.00 adults and $3.00,
ages five to 12; under 5, free. Family admission
reduced to $10.00, every Sunday (up to 4 people).
March 13, 5:00 pm—“Starry Nite,” a fundraising
event of “rustic elegance” celebrated outdoors under
the stars. Enjoy authentic “Cracker-inspired “dinner
catered by Mattison’s in a tent of twinkling lights.
Dance to “The Yard Dogs” from Matlach, Florida,
performing foot-stomping, entertaining music that
blends Zydeco, blues, blue grass, Cajun, country,
folk, and rock—they call it “Florida Swamp Music.”
Participate in a live and silent auction. Enjoy carriage
rides, hay rides, and Crowley’s famous night time
celestial viewing through powerful telescopes.
Casual dress. All proceeds benefit CMNC. For more
information go to http://www.cmncfl.org.
Designing Women Boutique
February 6, 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm—Ambassador
“Guild Playdate,” Asolo Repertory Theatre’s
Searching for Eden, FSU Center for the Performing
Arts, Mertz Theater. $35.00 a person includes
performance, buffet lunch, and discussion.
Reservations required. Call Designing Women
Boutique Event Line 544 - 761.
February 25, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm—Salon Series
“Savvy, Sly, Witty and Wry” with guest Speaker
Lucia Winn, Poet and storyteller. At the Designing
Women Boutique. $15.00 also includes deli lunch
and style show. Reservations required. Call the
Designing Women Boutique Event Line 544-7612
Friends of Myakka River
Looking for fun and excitement in the great
outdoors? Sign up for Myakka’s 2010 “Nature
Adventure” series, sponsored by Natural
Awakenings Magazine. Most class sizes are limited.
$99.00, entire series (now through April, excluding
painting). Three or more classes, free one-year
Friends membership. $6.00 car entrance fee waived
for Nature Adventure class members. Myakka
Friends members receive a $5.00 discount per
class. Nature Adventure class instructors contribute
their time and expertise. Fees go to the “Myakka
Forever Endowment Fund.” For more information, call
316-8139 or e-mail gallery@myakkariver.org.
February 2, 10:00 am-2:00 pm—“Canoe/Kayak
Adventure On The Myakka River.” Explore the wild,
scenic Myakka River with river biologist Natalie Balcer
and kayak nature tour guide Dick Pfaff. Fee $20.00 a
person, your own boat. Boat rental, additional $20.00.
February 13, 9:00 am-1:30 pm—“Spiders &
Other Creepy Crawlers.” Larry Roberts focuses
on creatures that may make your skin crawl—in the
coolest sense. You’ll learn how these special little
critters play big role in nature. Fee $15.00 a person.
February 19, 8:00 am to 11:30 am—“A Ride On
The Wild Side.” Take a ride in the truck bed of a four
wheeler driven by a Park Ranger and visit the fabled
“Deep Hole” of Lower Myakka Lake where alligators
thrive in great numbers. Fee $25.00 a person.
February 24, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm— “A Ride On The
Wild Side, II,” A Park Ranger takes you to the historic
Railroad Grade back to the remote wildlife-rich Deer
Prairie Slough on this exciting drive in the rear of a four
wheeler. Dr. Mary Jelks identifies native and non-native
plants along the way. Fee $25.
Kobernick House
March 6, 6:30 pm—“Eddie.” In 1948, President
Truman was visited by an army buddy, a business
partner and lifelong friend. His name was Eddie
Jacobson. He interceded on behalf of fellow Jews to
urge Truman’s support for a UN resolution creating a
Jewish homeland in Palestine. “Eddie” offers a unique
perspective of their friendship and adventures together.
Tickets, $25.00 a person includes play and box dinner.
General admission, $15.00 a person. Box dinner
includes choice of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey
sandwich with chips and beverage or Lox and bagel
with beverage. Children 12 and under, FREE. All
proceeds benefit the Benevolent Assistance Program.
March 7, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm—“Festival of Jewish
Food” Family-oriented events FREE and open to all
residents of the Florida Gulf Coast. An expansive food
market features a variety of Jewish foods. The “Mike
Eisenstadt Band” and many others perform throughout
the day on the tented main stage with seating for the
audience. The Market place features a wide variety of
wares to buy. Children’s entertainment area includes
face painting, a giant slide, and bounce house.
For more information, contact Jeremy Lisitza at
377-0781 or jlisitza@kobernickanchin.org.
La Musica
La Musica brings together the finest musicians from
around the world to present inspired programs of
familiar and unusual chamber music. La Musica
Festival in April will include several concerts at the
Sarasota Opera House, 61 North Pineapple Avenue
in Sarasota. Look for details in the April issue of The
Meadoword. For more information about La Musica,
call 366-8450, extension. 3 or visit http://www.
lamusicafestival.org.
“Munchtime Musicales”
Presented by the Sarasota Concert Association
(SCA), Munchtime Musicales performances feature
high-caliber, area-based artists offering a wide variety
of musical genres including classical, folk, and jazz
with both vocal and instrumental performers. Concerts
are FREE to the public and held at noon on selected
Wednesdays at David Cohen Hall inside the Beatrice
Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail
in Sarasota. For more information about Munchtime
Musicales, call 941-351-7467, or visit http://www.
sarasotaconcertassociation.org.
February 17—Harpist Cheryl Losey & flutest Betsy Traba.
March 17—Studio Artists from the Sarasota Opera.
Sarasota Concert Association
The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA), one of
the longest-lasting cultural groups in Sarasota, is a
not-for-profit organization that fosters development of
appreciation for musical arts by sponsoring professional
presentations not otherwise available in the community.
All concerts are at 8:00 pm at the Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall. A subscription membership for
the five-concert series is $150, $175, or $200. For
tickets, call 941-955-0040. For more information, visit
http://www.sarasotaconcertassociation.org.
February 15— Renowned Eroica Trio performs.
Program consists of both classical and contemporary
works, including Beethoven’s Piano Trio in C Minor, Op.
1/3, Brahms’ Trio in B Major, Op.8, and Joan Tower’s
piano trio For Daniel..
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
EXHIBITS
Through February 23, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm—
”Batiks Botanicos.” Angela Isaza captures the
beauty and diversity of tropical, exotic plants in batik, an
art painting technique that originated in the East using
hot wax, dyes and natural fiber cloth.
LITTLE SPROUT’S CLUB
Preschool Program, Tuesdays, 10:30 am to 11:30
am.—Join Donna Krabill, Director of Environmental
Education, for fun with plants through interactive
activities. Each session includes a great story, art
project, and garden exploration. For more information,
call Donna Krabill at 366-5731, extension 237, to
register for one or more sessions. Meet at the Banyan
Grove. FREE with admission. February 9—Chocolate;
March 9—Flowers; April 6—Butterflies; May 4—Mud
Pies.
SELBY SEEDLINGS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Meet at the New Selby House Classroom. Parent and
one child,: $50.00; each additional child, $25.00.
Session 2: “In the Garden”—the next four sessions
include: February 23; March 23; April 20; & May 18.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, located at 900 South
Palm Avenue in Sarasota, offers classes throughout
the year on various plant care and gardening-related
subjects as well as fun and diverse classes guaranteed
to stimulate your creative side. The prestigious
Academy of Botanical Arts offers a certificate program
in Botanical Illustration. Other classes include Beading,
Color Theory, Decoupage, Gyotaku (fish printing),
Ikebana (flower arranging), Journal-making, Nature
Printing, Nia Dance, Paper-making, Plein-Air Oils,
Watercolor Painting, Photography, Silk Painting,
Sumi-e, Tai Chi, Wreath-making, Yoga, and more.
For more information about current classes, visit the
Education page at http://www.selby.org or call
941-366-5731, extension 239.
Sahib Shriners
Birthday/Anniversary Dinner Dance—Second
Tuesday every month (except July). Social at 6:00 pm,
dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by dancing. $17.50/person.
Call box office, 366-4449. Public welcome!
Sahib Bingo—Every Tuesday, rain or shine. 11:00 am3:00 pm. Doors open at 9:00 am.. Public welcome!
Bar Bingo—Every Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Tacos and
hotdogs available. Public welcome!
First Sunday of every month, 8:00 am-1:00 pm—AllYou-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, eggs, sausage,
orange juice, and coffee. $5.00 person; $2.00 ages
three-seven, FREE under three. Public welcome!
For more information about these events, contact Sahib
Shriners, located at 600 N. Beneva Road in Sarasota,
941-366-4449, extension 320, or go to
http://www.sahibshrine.com.
Sensational Seniors Events
February 18, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm—Renaissance at
1816 90th Street W., Bradenton. FREE admission,
parking, health and Fitness screenings, prizes, and
giveaways. 50 exhibitors from cosmetics to home
improvement and banking.
Strathmore Villas Attic Sale
Saturday, March 13, 8:00 am-1:00 pm—At the
Clubhouse , 4250 Prudence Drive off 17th Street.
Van Wezel Performing Arts
For more information or ticket sales, call
941-953-3368 or visit http://www.vanwezel.org.
Variety Series
February 2—The Aluminum Show from Israel
creates a world of illusion and fantasy for the entire
family through special effects, creative mechanisms
constructed of metal, and acrobatic dance.
February 3—Martha Graham Dance Company,
the oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance
company in the world, is designated by the Washington
Post “one of seven wonders of the artistic universe.”
February 11—The Israel Ballet, the only Israeli
company performing great classical and neoclassical
ballets of the international repertoire, is heralded by
a dance critic from the New York Daily News critic as
“brilliant.”
Broadway Series
February 1—Girls Night: The Musical is a hilarious
“tell-it-like-it-is” look at the lives of a group of females,
including “female anthems” like Girls Just Want to Have
Fun, I Feel Like a Woman, and many more!
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Wherever a man turns he can
find someone who needs him
~Albert Schweitzer
All Faiths
Food Bank
Needs non-perishable items like peanut
butter, jelly, pasta, rice, and dry beans and
canned meats, fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
No glass containers, please! Drop-off
donations at the MCA.
Baby Basics of Sarasota
Volunteers needed to help dispense diapers
twice monthly to qualifying families. Call
Gwen Bos @ 377-1173. A not-for-profit
volunteer organization that provides diapers
and kindness to working poor families who
do not receive government aid.
Designing Women
Boutique
Consignments needed—Good vintage or
contemporary clothing. Volunteer! Contact
Pamela Day, 366-5293. Fun and easy. Meet
new people, enjoy a 10% discount, and help
a great cause!
InStride Equine
Assisted Therapy in Nokomis
provides therapeutic riding to qualified
children and adults with disabilities.
Volunteers are needed in many areas,
particularly Tuesday am and pm, Wednesday
am, Thursday am and pm, and Saturday am.
Assist clients on horseback and therapists
and instructors. For more information, call
Cindy at the Nokomis office, 412-9333, or
email cindy@instridetherapy.org.
Literacy Council of Sarasota
Give adults the gift of reading and writing.
Volunteers needed to tutor, raise money, or
help in our office. Training, materials and
support provided. Located at 1750 17th Street,
Building D. Call 955-0421.
Pines of Sarasota
Many opportunities, For more information, call Susan Wenzel, 365-0250,
extension 1940, or email volunteers@
pinesofsarasota.org.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary/Volunteer Services—Numerous
opportunities available in different areas
including clerical, assisting with errands,
escorting patients, transporting patients,
pushing gift cart and helping in gift shop,
greeting and directing patients and visitors,
installing emergency LifeLine response
systems in clients’ homes, pushing patient
library cart, sorting mail, pushing stretchers,
collecting and distributing wheelchairs.
Some positions require training. Call about
locations and times. For more information,
call Stacy Scott Berteau, 917-1010.
Senior Friendship
Centers
For information about volunteer opportunities, contact Caroline Allen at 556-3249
or email callen@seniorfriendship.com.
FISH
Serving Sarasota since the 1970s. Volunteers
needed to drive people no longer able to drive
themselves to medical appointments. Training
provided. To volunteer, call 953-5838.
iTN Sarasota
Drive seniors and visually impaired adults.
Call 941-364-7530 or info@itnsarasota.org.
Restoration & Remodeling
Water Damage • Mold Remediation
Fire Damage • Remodeling
24 HR. Emergency Service
CALL (941) 378-0700
CGC0415130—Class A ~ General Contractor
Present this coupon & receive $ 100.00 off water damage or remodel project
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VIP WORLD
TRAVEL
MAGNIFICENT EUROPE
16 DAY RIVER CRUISE
AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST
September 18–October 3, 2010
Daily sightseeing and all
meals included,
including Wine with Dinner
$4799
per person/double
Escorted by
Dan and Nancy Morris, CTC
Go with someone you know!!!!
Call Nancy @VIP 377-0017 or
Email: nancy@vipworldtravel.travel
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Postal Mart
Sarasota Crossings
(three stores down from Starbucks facing Honore)
Phone 342-7878
Fax 342-7979
Full Service Pack & Ship
Free Pickup Service
(Knowledgeable & Courteous)
UPS•FEDEX
•USPS
Special on Mailbox Rentals
Shipping Boxes in all sizes
Greeting Cards(2 for $1.00), Send and
Receive Faxes & B&W and Color Copies
Complete Auto
Diagnostics &
Repair • Tire &
Batteries
941-955-5784
1710 N. Lime Avenue • Sarasota, FL 34234
Locally owned
& operated
Best Prices
on Tires in
Town!
All Meadows
Residents
Stop & have your
fluids & tires checked
for FREE!
Must present coupon
FREE Safety Trip
Check w/Oil Change—
a $40 Value
All for $24.99
Are you tired
of coming home
to dead batteries?
Snowbird
Charger
Keep your battery
at peak performance
Safe for 6 months
or more
All for $129.95
PERFECT SOLUTIONS FOR
SENIORS, INC
Private Duty Home Health Care
Homemakers, Caregivers, Companions helping
Seniors/individuals in need of daily assistance
Services Are Available From 4–24 hours a day
Meal Preprations • Errands/Grocery • Shopping
Grooming • Transportation to doctors/events/airports
Travel Companions • Respite care
Affordable rates • Call us at 941.378.5553 or 888.906.6565
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Tired of struggling with food?
Eat when you’re stressed or distressed?
Can’t stick to your diet?
Let Eating
Coach
Karen R. Koenig
Karen R. Koenig,
LCSW, M.Ed.
941-379-9849
help you make peace with food. 30
years of experience. Author of four
books including Nice Girls Finish Fat.
Meadows resident
As seen on ABC-TV7’s Healthsmart
kkoeniglicsw@comcast.net • www.eatingnormal.com • www.nicegirlsfinishfat.com
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RENTALS
TWO RENTALS AVAILABLE:
VILLAGE LAKE: 2nd Floor
2BR/2BA Turnkey Furnished.
Available Monthly. Overlooks Pond,
Screened Lanai. SHEFFIELD
GREENE: 2BR/2BA with garage,
turnkey furnished. Available
monthly, overlooks pool with 2
lanais. (716) 913-2790
MEADOWLAKE VILLA end unit,
2/2 enclosed lanai & screened
lanai. Well furnished, light & bright.
Golf course view; pool right out the
back door. Carport. No pets, nonsmoking. Seasonally or annually.
410-707-5341.
FOR RENT: Willow Links,
2BR/2BA, 1st floor, end unit,
turnkey, pool, great view, walk
to restaurants and shopping.
Available yearly, monthly, or
seasonal. No smoking, w/d. Call
941-371-6117 or 516-652-2536 or
guardnbl0106@yahoo.com
FOR RENT: Lovely 2BR/2BA
condo end-unit. Golf course view.
Seasonal or by month(2010-2011)
By owner 941-320-0502
RENTALS
RENTALS
BEAUTIFUL EFFICIENCY VILLA:
Bunker Oaks 1BR/1BA, quality
furnished, facing pool and 1st tee.
Available December, January, then
March onwards. 941-379-5301
then after 12/15 email: hamilton.
watson@btopenworld.com
MEADOWS EFFICIENCY VILLA,
weekly, monthly, yearly, reasonable
rates, 1BR/1BA, sleeper couch,
great room/kitchenette. Private,
quiet setting, beautiful water/golf
view. Call Tom at 941-377-0754/cell
941-323-2167
WEDGEWOOD LAKE 2BR/2BA:
2nd floor. Pool view, fully furnished
and equipped. Sleeps four (4).
Heated Pool. Available seasonal,
monthly, annual. No smoking, no
pets. Contact asti752@optonline.net
or 201-376-5013
FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA, newly
furnished with remodeled kitchen in
Willow Green, first floor, end unit,
lanai, golf course view, carport,
no smokers, no pets, seasonal or
annual, email: etgast@comcast.net
QUAIL HOLLOW: beautifully
updated and furnished 1BR/1BA
condo with wooded golf views,
granite counters, updated
kitchen and bath, tile flooring
throughout. Available starting April
2010 seasonal or annual. Call
Jane @941-504-2526 or email
janeboone@verizon.net
WEYBRIDGE: 2BR/2BA condo
upper unit. Available March and
April 2010. Golf, pool and lake
view. Tastefully furnished - new
A/C. Email: rileypfr@aol.com
VILLAGE LAKE 2/BR/2BA
condo upper unit, glassed lanai
overlooking lake. Turnkey
furnished. Non smoking, no
pets. Heated pool. Seasonal rate
negotiable. Phone 860-550-0968
RENTALS
BOCA GRANDE AREA: Beautifully
furnished NEW HOME. 3BR/2BA,
2 car garage - 3 miles from Boca
Grande. Only $2,200 a month.
MUST SEE! In South Gulf Cove
941-350-4556
BUNKER OAKS: 1BR/1BA
furnished, available March 15th $295.00 per week. Special monthly
rate. Call 941-350-4556
1BR/1BA Designer furnished,
spacious 750 sq. ft. one story
end unit villa, W/D, D/W, pool,
cable, TV. Cathedral ceilings and
community amenities. Available
now…yearly lease negotiable by
owner. 941-378-2922, JJSARA@
verizon.net
HERONMERE I CONDO FOR
RENT: 3BR/2BA condo 2nd floor.
No smoking, no pets. Available
March 22, 2010. Call evenings 740397-1723/ daytime 740-507-4783
2BR/2BA + Den: Unfurnished
spacious 1,400 sq. ft. end unit,
one story villa, W/D, D/W, pool,
cable, TV, 10’ ceilings, community
amenities. Available now 941-3782922, JJSARA@verizon.net
1BR/1BA MORNINGSIDE VILLA:
golf course view, no smoking, no
pets. May thru December or yearly.
Reasonable 941-378-2042
SEASONAL RENTAL; One(1)
month minimum. 1BR/1BA close
to Country Club. Small pets ok.
$2,000 941-201-4448
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SERVICES
SERVICES
CHARTWELL GREEN 2BR/2BA
CONDO: Lower unit, wonderful
view of the golf course and
lake. Comfortably furnished and
equipped. Available March. Email:
mike.goldie@talktalk.net
ARNIE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE:
Certified Home Inspector, all
phases of home repairs, wholesale
distributor of walk-in-bathtubs, no
job too small. Call me first 941993-4023, licensed and insured
MEADOWS 2BR/2BA VILLA on
the golf course and lake. Enclosed
lanai, new kitchen fully equipped.
No smoking. No pets. May 1 November 1 $800 per month. Call
941-379-6178
ARNIE’S SCREENING SERVICE:
Rescreening all types of
enclosures. Pool cages, patios,
lanais, windows and doors. Using
only quality materials. No job too
large or small. For free estimate
call 941-993-4023
TINA’S CLEANING at your service,
we do all the rest. Honest, reliable,
dependable & always on time. Call
for free estimate. 10% discount
for first time customer. Lots of
references at The Meadows.
316-0576/228-6525
CAREGIVERS/COMPANIONS:
Established in The Meadows since
1994. Complete care from 4 hours
thru 24/7. We provide everything
you need to “stay in your home”,
safely, happily and healthy. Call Kitt
377-4465 License #FL30211372,
Bonded and Insured.
LONG-TERM RENTAL: $1,100
month, negotiable, unfurnished,
Heronmere I - Richwood Link.
3BR/2BA updated kitchen - upper
unit. Great golf/water views.
941-993-6446
WINSLOW BEACON: 2/2 first
floor, poolside, fully furnish, w/d.
Available May 2010, 1 month
minimum, 3 months during season.
No smoking, no pets. 941-753-2744
or email: cd1724@aol.com
FOR RENT: 2 BR/2 BA Villa with
garage. Outstanding lake/golf
view. Tile in all rooms, leather sofa
& chairs, HD-Flat screen TV, DVD
combo player, etc. No pets, no
smokers. Available: Sept., Oct.,
Nov. 2010. Call 941-371-1398 or
email: loco5626@comcast.net
SANDLEHEATH VILLA:
2BR/2BA,cathedral ceiling, glassed/
screened lanai, garage, beautiful
lake view, 2 heated pools (no
smokers nor pets please). Turnkey
furnished: 3 months minimum.
Annual lease also unfurnished
possible. (941)587-8908 email:
klange@icardmerrill.com
SHEFFIELD GREENE CONDO:
1st floor, 2BR/2BA, glassed lanai,
garage, heated pool (no smokers
nor pets please). Turnkey furnished:
3 months minimum. (941)587-8908
email: klange@icardmerrill.com
SOMERSET VILLA: 2BR/2BA,
private green space view, 2
community pools, furnished/
unfurnished, seasonal/annual
905-764-5000 or murray@
splendourprinting.com
MEADOWS POOL HOME:
3BR/2BA, 2 car garage, golf
course view, furnished/unfurnished,
seasonal/annual. 905-764-5000 or
murray@splendourprinting.com
MORNINGSIDE 1BR/1BA light
neutral colors, close to Country
Club. $800 per month for annual
lease. Small pets ok. Furnished or
unfurnished. 941-321-6867
MEADOWLAKE annual lease
2BR/2BA, carport with storage unit,
beautiful views overlooking 15th
fairway. Bright, light, completely
furnished. $1,050 monthly. Small
pets ok. 941-321-6867
WILLOW LINKS: 2BR/2BA, 1st
floor furnished condo. Available
April - December: monthly or 2011
season 3 month minimum.
941-752-7682
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
WILLOW LINKS By Owner:
2BR/2BA, 2nd floor, many updates
- new tile, carpets, paint, faucets,
lighting. Turnkey. Must see - Rick
224-475-6185
DESIRABLE MEADOWS
EFFICIENCY Villa for sale:
1BR/1BA sleeper couch, great room
with kitchenette, turnkey, beautiful
golf & water view. By owner
$139,900. Priced to sell quickly.
Call 941-377-0754 or cell
941-323-2167
2BR/2BA 1st Floor condo, golf
course view. Low fee.
941-993-3932
DRASTICALLY REDUCED
$169,900 Heronmere I 3BR/2BA
unfurnished, updated kitchen.
Great golf/water views. Newly
painted building, new roof - updates
outside. Call 941-993-6446
SERVICES
SERVICES
RESTORE YOUR DIRTY GROUT
make your grout like new. We
clean and then seal. Call for free
estimates Ashdown Flooring Inc.
941-761-2953
TILE-TILE-TILE: Professional
ceramic & porcelain tile, installation
and sales. Free estimates, many
Meadows references. Call Neil
726-3077
WINDOW & PRESSURE
CLEANING: Nick, from Nick’s
Block 5 is a local teacher who
cleans windows, offers pressure
cleaning, and painting services.
Call for your free estimate.
941-538-8072
JEROME’S COMPUTER SERVICE:
20 years computer experience,
computer service, repair and PC
maintenance. Jerome Focose 941321-9195 Meadows Resident
PAINTING: Interior & Exterior. Low
Prices, local references; insured.
Call Walter 524-4477
CARPET INSTALLATION &
RESTRETCHING: Tile flooring
installed and repairs, also cleaning
all types of flooring. Ask for Pierre
374-1699
DECKER DOES IT ALL, INC.
Home Repair Services: Windows
to walls. We fix it all, painting,
screening, carpentry, tile, drywall
and more. Call Ken for an estimate
941-448-1106. Licensed and
insured.
ADULT WILL DRIVE your vehicle
anywhere in the US/Canada.
941-312-5590
LET’S EAT! MEAL PREPARATION
SERVICES We do all the
shopping, chopping and clean up!
Fresh ingredients, varied menu great value! Pre-assembled meals
and delivery available, walk ins
welcome. Visit www.letseatdinner.
com for more details or call
941-351-9898
FRESH BREEZE CLEANING &
MORE: I use people friendly, earth
friendly products. Thorough and
dependable. Local references. Call
Pam 941-360-9714
DO YOU NEED PET CARE?
Call Kate, caring, reliable and
experienced. Meadows resident.
References. 371-6862
ONE-ON-ONE EXERCISE:
Post-rehab functional exercise
conditioning specialist, certified
personal trainer. In-home
personal training, aquatic exercise
specialist, lifestyle management.
Allison Abizaid, MA, PRCS,
CPT - Meadows Resident 941378-9044/703-835-3896 cell
or ajabizaid@yahoo.com or
www.1on1exercise.com
POOR CAT PAINTING: Quality
work at reasonable prices. Call
(941) 524-6614 OR (941) 713-3145
CAROLE THOMPSON
UPHOLSTERY: Free estimates pick-up and delivery. Call
941-524-6614
FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION: All
phases, improve your fishing. Call
Michael 342-0224
PRESSURE WASH: driveways,
sidewalks, house, pool decks and
cage. 1st job 20% off. Guaranteed
satisfaction. Chris 587-5729
CLASSIC CLEANING BY Cocoa:
Meadows resident, references,
native Sarasotan. Please call
Cocoa 377-2538
UNCLUTTER YOUR GUTTERS
Keep your roof looking new. I can
do that for you. I have a home in
the Meadows too. Call Mike
377-2538
GOLF LESSONS: Get results you
want from your next golf lesson!
Learn what the Touring Pros know
to hit it solid, straight and long.
Meadows resident with over 45
years of teaching and competitive
playing experience can improve
your game. All lessons at Pop’s
Golf Center on Fruitville Road. Call
Jim, 379-8167 for more information.
SUZANNE/DESIGN CONSULT:
New to The Meadows - offering
affordable interior design
assistance. *Extensive personal
furniture, flooring and design
experience. *Suggest changes
to update home interior. *Offer
professional value shopping
services with resource contacts.
*Advise as to paint color choices.
*Stage home for resale. Call
Suzanne 941-554-8316
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For More Information, Call the MCA Office, 377-2300,
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SERVICES
SERVICES
CAREGIVER/COMPANION:
Caring for all ages, transportation
services, light housekeeping
& laundry, grocery shopping &
meal preparation, experienced 8
yrs; loving, reliable, references,
available daily. Mote Ranch
Resident call Jodi 941-266-6823
TAX PREPARATION BY CPA:
Meadows resident will make house
calls. 941-379-6400
JOE “The Power Washer”
Licensed. Registered. Insured.
Sarasota Resident Since 1980.
941-993-4447
MILLIE’S CLEANING SERVICES:
Honest young cleaning lady.
Experienced. References. Call
Millie 941-538-1048
FURRY GODMOTHER PET CARE:
Reliable and professional, loving
care for your pets in the safety
and security of their own home.
Providing dog walking, in-home pet
care, overnight stays, vet visits and
more. Fully licensed and insured
Meadows resident, with excellent
references. 228-4813. Also
available while you are away: plant
care and home monitoring services.
LICENSED CNA (10 years +
experience) Loving Care for
Geriatric Population: Excellent
home-cooked meals, light
housekeeping, shopping,
transportation and errands, light
exercise and escort on walks,
linen change - laundry, assist
with bathing, grooming. Does not
include physical transfers/heavy
lifting. Assist with medications. Will
provide loving companionship and
conversation. Excellent references
- ggottsch1@yahoo.com; phone
941-756-1482
JIM BRANDENBURG PAINTING:
27 years experience, Meadows
resident 371-5018
HANDYMAN: painting and repairs.
Honest and reliable. Get it fixed
today. Meadows references. Call
David @ 266-8597
POPCORN CEILING REMOVAL:
Increase your property value today.
Call David 941-266-8597
SEAMSTRESS: Experienced
seamstress, reasonably priced,
excellent work. Call Lois at
907-0177
QUEEN SHEBA DOG WALKING
& PET SERVICES: Bonded
and Insured, former teacher,
experienced/knowledgeable with
animals. For rates and service
941-931-0780
BOOKKEEPING SERVICE for
business and for individuals.
Record keeping, payroll, check
writing, reconciliation. INCOME
TAX RETURN PREPARATION:
Accurate, reliable. Computer
prepared, Quick Books, Excel,
etc. Call (941)377-4758 Meadows
resident
DANIEL LENZ LANDSCAPING:
Not only specializing in landscape
design, full maintenance, one
time cleanup and hand pruning.
Mulching, rock, yearly cleanup,
untouchable quality for the best
price. Licensed and insured. 20
years experience. Free Estimate.
941-376-1920
BIZZI CLEANING SERVICES:
Affordable, professional & reliable
with Meadows references. Call
Michael 941-923-4030 for a free
estimate
ALWAYS CLEAN PRESSURE
WASHING SERVICES: Exterior
specialist. Please call James
941-350-2921
EXPERIENCE AFFORDABLE
HOUSECLEANING and come
home happy to a clean house.
Reliable, responsible, reasonable
and reputable. $20.00 hour. Call
Carla 941-894-9262
BARB’S CLEANING SERVICE:
Honest, dependable, reasonable
rates 941-355-4574
NEW TITLES FOR 2009-2010
(Meets on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the MCA)
Ethel Schueckler
Priscilla Schlegel
Caryl Magnus
371-0872 medlatt@msn.com
341-0434 pschlegel@comcast.net
378-5055 carylmagnus@verizon.net
Date
Title and Author
February 10
The Madonnas of Leningrad
By Debra Dean
Caryl Magnus
Luncheon and New Book Selections
The Soloist
By Steve Lopez
Barbara Butler
Bridge of Sighs
By Richard Russo
Stephanie Louis
May 12
FRENCH TUTOR: Will tutor
adults or children. Have taught
at Riverview High School and
Brookside Middle. 941-586-0103
COMPUTER COACH: One on
one training. Specialty - seniors.
Computer ordering and set-up.
Computer maintenance and internet
security. 30 years experience.
Please call Elinor at 586-5689 or
www.coach-computer.com
MEADOWS
BOOK CLUB
March 10
April 14
LOCAL SON OF MEADOWS
RESIDENTS PROVIDES
MEDICAL ADVOCACY, senior care
management, private transport
and companion care, insured and
bonded for your peace of mind.
Medical advocacy is especially
helpful for people of any age
if you worry about getting lost
in the shuffle of modern health
care. Call 780-4777 or visit www.
seniorsolutions4u.com
JONES HANDYMAN SERVICES
HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING:
drywall, painting, tile repair, ceiling
fans, minor plumbing, fencing,
power washing & more. For
all general repairs inside & out!
Licensed. 30 Years experience.
Meadows references available. Bill
941-724-0952
THE
Meeting Coordinator
Computer/Admin & Name Tags
Luncheon
SERVICES
—2010—
Leader
PHOTO RESTORATIONS: If you
have an old photo that is torn, faded
or deteriorating, I can restore it to
its original condition, and at very
reasonable rates. All work is done
to archival standards, and your
complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
Joshua Hendon 377-6098
PERRY’S HOME REPAIR AND
REMODELING: Licensed/Insured;
Dependable, On time service.
Quality Workmanship. Need it
fixed? We can fix it. Carpentry:
Drywall; Installations: Shelves,
Ceiling Fans, etc: Handyman
Work: Painting; Window/Door
Repairs/Replacement. 20+ years
experience. If there is something
you need or want to have done
around the house, but don’t have
the time or “know how” to do it
yourself, please give Perry’s Home
Repair and Remodeling a call. Free
Estimates; Meadows References;
Call Jim Perry @ 941-228-4084
SEAMSTRESS: Home Décor
items: custom window treatments,
bed skirts, shams, pillows, cushions
recovered. Hems also. Call to
discuss: Sue Brown 378-9321
CLASSIFIED ADS
WORK!
SERVICES
PRESSURE WASH PRESSURE
WASH PRESSURE WASH
Any size job. Roofs to the
sidewalks. Meadows resident - call
Dan # 941-586-2024
“DAN THE HANDYMAN”
Professional painting interior/
exterior, ceramic tile and electrical.
Pressure washing roofs, lanais
and driveways. Mailbox repair and/
or replacement. No job too small.
I will beat any professional written
estimate on any job. Reasonable
rates - Meadows Resident. Call
941-586-2024
NEED A COMPANION/
CAREGIVER PART TIME? Please
call 941-400-4182
JONES HANDYMAN SERVICES
HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING:
drywall, painting, tile repair, ceiling
fans, minor plumbing, fencing,
power washing & more. For
all general repairs inside & out!
Licensed. 30 Years experience.
Meadows references available. Bill
941-724-0952
GARDEN AND COURTYARD
LANDSCAPING: Time for a
landscape cleanup? Desire a
variety of pretty plants and flowers?
I have 12 years experience working
in The Meadows. VICTORIA’S
GARDEN LANDSCAPING
941-350-2566
COMPLETE PLUMBING: No trip
charge. Free estimates. Upfront
pricing. 941-321-3497
WILL DO HOUSE CLEANING,
running errands, ironing, laundry,
cooking or baking. Christian
Mennonite girl - references
available. Call 330-763-0723
DOG WALKER: I live in your area
and would like to walk your dog daily,
weekly or while you are on vacation.
Call Vince at 941-400-9665 to make
arrangements.
CNA: Will do all for you, you
cannot do. Shopping, doctors, meal
preparation, etc. Please call
957-0554
FULL SERVICE Hairstyling in your
home. Meadows Resident. Dianne
941-822-0872.
SERVICES
WANTED
MEADOWS TOY COLLECTOR
seeking all sorts of pre-1940’s toys
and trains. Please call Vic at
377-1262
Get Your Business Out
There with a
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For More Information, Call 377-2300
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COMMUNITY EVENTS—ALL EVENTS ARE AT THE MCA
Assembly of
Property Owners
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The
Guest Speaker Karen Rushing
MCA 28th Annual
Photographic Competition
Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Friday, February 26—Sunday, February 28
10:00 am–4:00 pm Daily
“Concert in the Park”
All meetings start at 7:00 pm
with Betty
Comora’s Happy Jazz Band
Sunday, February 28, 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
DELEGATES—PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND; SIGN-IN ON ARRIVAL
U
Open to all Meadows residents. Plan to attend and stay afterwards for a brief meeting and cookies and coffee
Meadows
February 9, 3:00 pm
Exercise Both Sides of Your Brain:
A Creative Thinking “Work Out”
with Dr. Kitty Heusner
Guest Speaker
VOTE
February 10 • 7:00 pm
MCA Community Center
Here both sides of the issue
1-mil School Tax Q&A Follows
CRAFTS 9:00 am
PILLOWS 9:00 am
RESTRICTIONS 3:00 pm INVOLVEMENT 10:30 am
BINGO 7:00 pm
“UNITED WAY - Today’s Role
in the Community”
Meadows Public Forum
“The Psychology of Eating”
with Meadows resident
Karen Koenig
MEMOIRS 10:00 am
President and CEO
United Way of Sarasota County
Coffee 8:00 am • Program 8:30 am
MAH JONGG
9:30* am & 12:30 pm
SAFETY 2:00 pm
Alex Young
Tuesday
February 9, 2010
BRIDGE 12:30 pm
BRIDGE 12:30 pm
MAH JONGG 12:30 pm
New and Revised
Ads Due
MAH JONGG
9:30* am & 12:30 pm
KOFFEE KLATSCH
8:30 am
ALZHEIMER’S
SUPPORT GROUP
1:00 pm
EMERGENCY PREP 1:30 pm
MEADOWS “U”—
”Creativity and Your
Mind” 3:00 pm
CRAFTS, 9:00 am
BUDGET 10:00 am
BOOK CLUB 2:00 pm
MAINTENANCE 2:30 pm
FORUM—SCHOOL
CR Ads and Editorial Due REFERENDUM 7:00 pm
Presidents’ Day
Happy
Valentine’s
Day
MAH JONGG
9:30* am & 12:30 pm
MAH JONGG
9:30* am & 12:30 pm
PHOTO SHOW
10:00 am-4:00 pm
CONCERT IN THE
PARK 1:30 -3:30 pm
on the Terrace at the
MCA Building
BLOOD DRIVE
7:30 am -1:30 pm
PHOTO ENTRIES
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
PILLOWS 9:00 am
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BRIDGE 12:30 pm
1:00 pm
Classiﬁeds Due
CRAFTS 9:00 am
PILLOWS 9:00 am
BRIDGE 12:30 pm
MEMOIRS 10:00 am
MEADOWS PLAYERS
TICKETS 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
BRIDGE 12:30 pm
MAH JONGG 12:30 pm
BINGO 7:00 pm
ASSEMBLY 7:00 pm
MEADOWS “U”—
”Psychology of Eating”
3:00 pm
CRAFTS 9:00 am
HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTIONS
9:00 -11:00 am
MCA Building
February
PHOTO ENTRIES
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
PILLOWS 9:00 am
PHOTO SHOW
10:00 am-4:00 pm
BRIDGE 12:30 pm
PHOTO SHOW
10:00 am-4:00 pm
All meetings and events are held at the MCA Community Center,
2004 Longmeadow, unless otherwise noted. Daily notices are posted for room
locations. 9:30 Mah Jongg is open, Jo Wieczynski, 342-9778