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MAY 2010
Life Fulfilling Community®For all life can besm
Today marks the conclusion of my seven years as
your CEO. It is time to retire! I do so reluctantly for
this has been one of the highlights of my multifaceted
career and I have enjoyed it immensely. Each of you
has been an inspiration and my life
has been enhanced measurably by
simply counting you as a friend.
Remember the beginning? From
the moment we put a shovel in the
ground the challenges began. They
came in many shapes and forms: the
effects of “911,” the stock market
crash, the bankruptcy of a neighbor-
ing community, the bursting of the
housing “bubble” and then the con-
struction issues. Oh, the construction
issues! Weren’t they something?
Overcoming every one of these things actually
pulled us together and made us a stronger, healthier
and a more resilient community. But there were three
philosophical pillars which made the Glenridge a real-
ity: Faith, Trust and Risk! Your board had faith in its
management company without which there would
have been nothing. That company took a risk in hir-
ing a CEO who knew little about the industry and
investing its own money in the enterprise. Finally,
you placed your trust in all of us to make this place
the best it could be. Ultimately, you are the judges in
measuring our success and we remain dedicated to
measuring up to your expectations.
Where are we now? Where are we going? These
are important questions which need to be addressed. I
have always felt that any organization is progressing
or regressing, going up or going down, growing or
shriveling. There is no such thing as staying the same
even if we might like it the way it is.
So again, where are we? Where are
we going?
Today I see a beautiful, viable,
warm and welcoming community.
That said I envision a future character-
ized by physical, spiritual, and
financial growth. I see a real center of
medical excellence with expanded
services. I see a theater with ever
increasing utilization by local and pro-
fessional performers. I see ever
increasing financial strength with full
occupancy and a waiting list. I see physical expansion
with added facilities and more products offered to
potential members. I see expanded in-house services
and more options available. Finally, I see a companion
Glenridge Foundation to acquire funds for charitable
purposes and the benefit of members, families of
employees, and the Sarasota community at large.
The promise was fulfilled, the community estab-
lished and the future insured. It has been exciting,
rewarding and actually thrilling to have been a part of
this miracle. To our members, this superb staff, our
supportive board, and the management company I
offer my heartfelt thanks and best wishes to one and
all. Good bye, good luck and God Bless.
Generally speakinG
Looking Back, Looking Forwardby Howard Crowell, CEO
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MAY 2010
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor:
A belated thank you to the Glenridge woodworking group for the wonderful set they constructed for “The Second
Time Around.” It fit the play and it fit the stage. At the same time, kudos should go to the actors in the play, which was
a delight for the eyes and ears.
Maurice Shapiro
Skipper Ross Sidney and master mechanic Tony Andrews of the Maintenance Team recently tested this twin screw remote controlracer on Glenridge’s Lake Frontier. It took just 4.2 seconds to go from end to end, but the racer suffered stress damage to the engine
mounts and mufflers. It’s back to the workshop for repairs and retuning!
For the last four years the Glenridge community
has been blessed to have Ben Turoff as our Theater
Manager. Ben brings a lifetime of theater knowledge,
originality and imagination to his job – as well as a
sincere desire to fill the performing arts center with
quality entertainment and a wide variety of shows.
There is something for everyone!
We are also fortunate to have Deborah Kerr as
Performance Coordinator. Deborah’s theatrical back-
ground and talent are paired with a special knack for
knowing just what people like and remembering
everyone’s preferences. She’ll often initiate a conver-
sation in person or by phone to let members know
that their favorite events are coming up.
Member Services and the theater staff have been
working diligently on your behalf to encourage atten-
dance from the surrounding Sarasota community by
means of the new public relations campaign for the
GPAC. Last month we had a very successful run of
The Second Time Around that produced record sales
due to this county-wide marketing effort. In fact, dur-
ing the last six months the theater has seen a steady
rise in outside patrons attending the jazz series, pro-
fessional musical/acting performances, touring shows
and theater rentals. The Second Time Around hosted
542 guests and 252 members. In January and
February we noticed that the percentage of guest
patrons grew substantially compared to Glenridge
patrons. It was reassuring to see in March that the
member support reignited.
Now it’s your turn to come back to the theater! All
Glenridge members are wholeheartedly encouraged
to take a moment to appreciate what a jewel the the-
ater is to our community and how fortunate we are to
have the luxury of such entertainment in our home.
We all realize that economic factors may have affect-
ed your attendance at performances, but our
substantial member discount gives us quality live
entertainment for a bargain price.
GPAC Brings Quality Entertainment to Our Home
AROUND THE GLENRIDGE
Don’t Know What’s Happening? Check The Piper Monthly Calendarby George Measer
3MAY 2010
“I don’t have
time to be retired”
is what most
Glenridge folks say.
“I’m busier now
than when I
worked” is another
common comment. Why, you may
ask?
Well, just look at the monthly
calendar in The Piper. It is truly
amazing just how many activities
there are at The Glenridge to keep
the mind and the body in great
shape.
Rennie Carter, Member
Services Assistant, each month
does an outstanding job in pulling
together all the information for the
Glenridge calendar. Then she has
to place each activity in the right
date and time box. Some days are
so full she can barely squeeze all
the information in the square!
There are six different colors
used on the calendar to indicate
various options for Glenridge
members to enjoy. Blue indicates
Academy classes, red fitness
classes including pool and tennis
courts, brown committee meet-
ings, green card room activities,
black meetings and events and
purple theater events.
In looking at the March calen-
dar, all activities color-coded red,
which indicates the Fitness Center,
amounted to 117 activities, all with
date and time. That’s a lot of exer-
cise!
“The usage by our members is
very high,” Glenridge Fitness
Center Manager Kery Helmer stat-
ed. “Most retirement communities
such as the Glenridge have about
60% of their members active. The
Glenridge has about 82%, a very
high figure,” Kery further noted.
The Piper calendar lists every
Fitness Center activity from swim-
ming (my favorite) to Pilates Plus
and Yoga. Then there are Aqua
Plus, Muscles N Motion, Balance,
and many more – each one a vital
option for staying healthy.
Movies are listed not only by the
month on a special page but also by
day and date in the calendar.
Academy special events and class-
es, social activities, shopping
shuttle and special Academy lec-
The entire Glenridge community is very proud and protective of ourown little sandhill crane family. Here are a few of the photos submittedto the Piper. The “colts” seem to grow an inch or two every day!
Photo by Chuck Scherer Photo by Rick Thayer (Doug & ElizabethElder’s son-in-law)
Photo by Saundra OverstakePhoto by Ross Sidney
tures are all listed.
Many Glenridge members, at
the beginning of each month when
The Piper is published, will study
the calendar and add events of
interest to their date books. This is
a good way of not missing the
items important to each of us. The
Glenridge calendar also fits on
cupboard or refrigerator doors.
Keep it posted to check the events
of the day.
Become aware of the many
events here at The Glenridge. You
will not only enjoy them but will
also get good exercise and meet
and make many friends.
MAY 20104
Health Center on the Move in Mayby Karen Radcliffe, Activities Manager
We had an exciting April and
are looking forward to what May
will bring. Our goal for the New
Year was to increase the physical
activity level of those living in the
Health Center, and our Walk
around the World is well under-
way. We added a late afternoon
exercise group and the results have
been GREAT! Our participation
continues to rise, and those already
involved are more active.
May begins with a Kentucky
Derby Party on May 1. Prior to the
party we will gather in the activity
rooms to make our Derby hats.
Also this month we will have a
Cinco de Mayo luncheon on May
5, and beginning May 9 we will be
celebrating National Nursing
Home Week (see Anne Calvert’sarticle on this page).
May brings not only the good
spring weather, but also some
cherished performances in the
Health Center. On May 22, David
Jackson will return with his
smooth interpretations of Frank
Sinatra and others. That afternoon,
the children from Sarasota Players
return with their spring show filled
with dancing and singing. This
show brings lots of smiles to
everyone who attends.
Service, Art, Music and More Enrich Lives in Health Centerby Anne Calvert
There seem to be many reasons to celebrate life at
The Glenridge and Karen Radcliffe seems to find an
unending supply. Her suggestion this month is a very
special week which starts on Mother’s Day each year
and lasts for a full week, National Nursing Home
Week. This gives us all an opportunity to celebrate
the Health Center, a very vital part of The Glenridge.
Each year the American Health Care Association
provides a theme for the celebration. This year the
theme is “Enriching Every Day,” so a variety of pro-
grams have been planned for May 9 to 15 to enrich
the lives of our members in the Carroll Center and
the Memory Unit. They can
look forward to the follow-
ing:
• Enrichment through Music:
A sock hop has been
planned.
• Enrichment through
Images: Members will be
given disposable cameras
to take pictures of any-
thing. These will then be
made into a collage.
• Enrichment through
Words: A play reading will
be the activity.
• Enrichment through Art:
Members will make and
decorate Smile Boxes, and everyone is encouraged
to write something nice about the person and put it
into the box. When the member is feeling discour-
aged, he opens the box to pull out a slip to read.
• Enrichment through Service: A staff appreciation
day is being planned. The members will participate
in making staff appreciation bags to give to all who
work each day to meet the needs of each member.
After this fun-filled week our members will have
memories of a time of wonderful activities in their
beautiful surroundings planned by their creative staff.
Teapots and Treats are Features of May Afternoon Teaby Joyce Morrison
Search out your fancy hats on
Sunday, May 16, because the
Glenridge Mezzanine will
be transformed into a cozy
tearoom as the Social
Committee presents its
Afternoon Tea at 4 p.m.
Harpist Bonnie Caplan,
who plays for high tea at the
Ritz Carlton Hotel, will
entertain Glenridge mem-
bers and guests at the event,
which will offer a variety of
teas and teatime refresh-
ments, including scones
with clotted cream and
strawberry jam, tea sandwich-
es and an array of sweets.
Reservations are $10 and may be
made by calling the Concierge at
552-5315. Seating is limited, so
call early.
“We hope any members
who own interesting teapots
or distinctive cups and
saucers will lend them to
the committee for display
during the party,” said
Social Committee
Chairperson Bunny Nesbit.
“There are a lot of unusual
tea accessories we’d like to
be able to show, so help us
out with your collections.”
Ladies and gentlemen
are invited, and by the way,
hats are optional!
Volunteer Mends Battered Books at Gulf Gate Libraryby Joyce Morrison
Big books, small books. Short
books, tall books.
They leave the library in clean,
neat jackets. Jammed into a book
bag, the spine bends and pages
fold over. Dropped to the driveway
as they arrive home, a book cover
tears. Piled on a table, the stack
slips, and a book drops to the floor
where the family dog retrieves it
and carts it off to explore.
Two weeks later, the books
return to the library. With a little
luck, they will end up in the loving
hands of a volunteer book restorer
like Mary Jane Cooper. A member
of The Glenridge, Cooper has been
volunteering at Gulf Gate Library
for over five years.
“I was looking for someplace to
help out after a number of years
working for The Pelican Man,”
she says. “I loved the work there,
but as that operation began closing
down, I wanted to find something
MAY 2010 5
Ginny Hart of the Social Committee stylishly gets intothe spirit of the Glenridge Afternoon Tea.
new.” A friend told her that the
Sarasota libraries were looking for
volunteers for a number of jobs,
so, as a devoted reader, she
applied.
Though she had never had any
experience in mending books, she
was able to learn the rudiments
from another volunteer and is now
ready to strip a book
from its cover, renew
any ripped out pages
or sections, patch and
glue and replace the
cover with a new
spine. “Sometimes
it’s pretty surprising
what we can do, but
it is really rewarding
to get a damaged
book back in circula-
tion,” she says.
Cooper and her
husband, retired Gen.
Bill Cooper, have lived
all over the United States and
abroad in Germany and Romania.
After a ten-year assignment in
Washington D.C., they retired to
Miami, where Bill taught military
history at the University of Miami
before they found their way to
Sarasota and The Glenridge.
Mary Jane Cooper repairs a damaged book.
MAY 20106
Unsung heroes at The
Glenridge are not going to stay
unsung, if G.A.C. President Bill
Cahill can help it.
Announcing the Unsung Hero
Award for April at the April 8
G.A.C. meeting in the theatre,
Cahill gave Eloise “Suzie”
Hedstrom high praise for her lead-
ership of the Low Vision Group
since its inception. Suzie has
forged an alliance with Lighthouse
of Manasota to make their services
available to Glenridge members
and has been instrumental in the
acquisition of large-print library
books, the Topaz and Breeze
machines, and the second
Glenridge cable channel with audio
voiceovers ... all of which help our
members with low vision feel less
isolated and better able to partici-
pate in the activities of daily living.
Hedstrom is the second winner
of the award, which will be issued
monthly. The first award, issued
last month, went to Bob Pollitte
for his longtime work in delivering
and posting the signs that are dis-
played around the campus to
publicize coming events.
Other good work noted at the
G.A.C. meeting came once again
from Lisa Snyder, Director of Life
Planning , who told members that
Glenridge is now at its peak mem-
bership. “With 287 occupied
residences, we are now 94 percent
occupied,” she said. “This is the
highest percentage of occupancy
since the Glenridge opened.”
Applauding the good news,
CEO Howard Crowell reported on
the search for his successor. The
first candidate, who was on the
Glenridge campus April 16, was
interviewed by the search commit-
tee and met with members and
staff. Reports on this meeting and
any other candidates will be given
shortly.
Board member Dick Montmeat
reported on the new role to be
undertaken by the Glenridge
Players now that professional the-
ater has come to the campus under
Theater Manager Ben Turoff’s
leadership.
“We see our new role as auxil-
iary to the professional group,
assisting them in the ways we can,
and continuing our efforts such as
the Play Readers Café, Second
Stage and the Follies,” he said.
The Ambassadors plan to con-
tinue the successful open houses
with one planned for May 6,
according to chairman Dick
Fleming. “We believe that the
speakers’ program also should
continue, since it has attracted a
lot of attention,” he said.
Complete minutes of G.A.C.
meetings are available to members
in the library.
G.A.C. Meeting
April’s Unsung Hero Is Cited for Low Vision Workby Joyce Morrison
Suzie Hedstrom, recipient of the April“Unsung Heroes” Award.
Ernest Hemingway was once
challenged to summarize his life
in six words. He wrote, “For sale:
baby shoes, never worn.” He is
quoted as calling it his best work.
The writers at the Piper are
constantly being challenged to be
clear yet concise. That can be dif-
ficult. In searching for
Hemingway Models New Writing Formby Anne Calvert
Hemingway’s theory, I found that
this technique has grown into a
book of Six Word Memoirs. There
is also a large collection on the
computer under Six Word Stories.
I had a devastating experience
recently. Purse lost – tears. Purse
returned – cheers.
Space is limited. Time to edit.
IN MEMORIAM
“What a beautiful difference one single life can make.”
Arnold Dilaura
Robert Meredith
7MAY 2010
At The Glenridge, the philoso-
phy of our Dining Services
department is to provide a wide
variety of fresh, nutritional food by
preparing, on average, 95% of all
our food products from a non-
processed state. This eliminates the
preserving agents found in many
pre-made or processed foods. We
make our salads fresh daily and cut
fresh fish daily. Our chicken and
beef products are mostly hormone-
free and antibiotic-free.
Our kitchen staff steam cooks
about 80% of our vegetables from a
fresh state. For extra variety some
vegetables are roasted. Spinach,
corn, peas, Brussels sprouts, lima
beans and pearl onions are bought
frozen as this is the most efficient
way to purchase and prepare these
particular vegetables.
When seasoning for flavoring,
salt (sodium) is used minimally.
Seafood products like clams natu-
rally have higher levels of sodium.
When we use a chicken, beef or
seafood base, we purchase low
sodium varieties, if available. This
is used only to enhance flavoring.
No fried food is good for you
but it is much healthier using oil
that is free of trans fats. To all con-
cerned about trans fats, rest assured
we use trans fat-free fryer oil to
cook French fries and all other
fried foods. Our salad oil and olive
oils are also trans fat-free.
There have also been concerns
about the use of butter with cook-
ing. We use butter only when
making sauces, soups and a few
vegetable and potato dishes.
Sautéing is done strictly with
olive oil.
We offer low fat alternative
entrees which are grilled. A few
members have expressed concerns
over carcinogens when grilling.
Carcinogens may be found in
meats that are either grilled or pan
fried as a result of high tempera-
ture cooking. But the risk is
minimal. When grilling with char-
coal there is a higher carcinogen
content because of the fuels used
in the charcoal. We do not use
charcoal or any flavored wood
chips in our grill, only natural gas,
which keeps carcinogen levels
very low.
We hope we have given you
some insight into how your meals
are prepared here at The
Glenridge. If you ever have any
questions, please contact the
Dining Committee.
Finally, I would like to extend
my appreciation to Garry Franko,
Director of Dining Services, and
Executive Chef Tim Pheasant for
their time and expertise.
Enjoy!
Dining Services Goes the Extra Mile to Ensure Healthful Mealsby Cynthia Cudworth
Angel Flight Charity Service is Topic at Next Men’s Club
If you want to see Angels fly,
then the speaker at the Monday,
May 17, Glenridge Men’s Club
luncheon will direct you.
Bob Krouse will speak on
Angel Flight Southeast and the
nationwide Air Charity Network.
This network links four other
charity air organizations whereby,
in theory, a passenger could travel from the Florida
Keys to Alaska.
Krouse, who is Director of Development for Angel
Flight Southeast, said that over 3,000 missions flown
in 2009 were coordinated by this charity service.
Angel Flight Southeast missions must be at least 150
miles in length but no more than 1,000 miles in dura-
tion. “A patient must be ambulatory and have a physi-
cian’s authorization to make the trip,” Krouse related.
Angel Flight Southeast has expanded to include
service to the states of South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, as well as
Florida. It takes ten days to coordinate a mission but
missions involving transplants can leave at a
moment’s notice.
Krouse, who is a graduate of the University of
Ohio, was Director of Development for the Kidney
Foundation of Northwest Ohio and Executive
Director of the Defiance Regional Medical Center.
Angel Flight is based in Leesburg, Florida.
For luncheon reservations call the Concierge at
552-5315.
Bob Krouse
The next Women’s Luncheon will be held September 27, 2010.Join us then for the start of another great season of speakers and socializing!
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MAY 201010
Receptionist’s Talents Revealed in Alter Egosby Anne Calvert
This story reads like a fairy
tale – a little girl surrounded by
a very musical family who
could never play an instrument
but who loved to dance as she
listened to the music. Her tal-
ents were recognized by her
caring parents and she was
released to her first love, danc-
ing, at an early age.
When Frances Lever and her
young daughter arrived in Fort
Lauderdale, Fran chose to pur-
sue her dream as a dancer.
Since she was living in a tropi-
cal climate, she studied the
dances of Hawaii and Tahiti and
chose Mareva as her stage name.
She was soon being hired to per-
form at stage shows at large hotels and clubs in the
area while still being employed as a secretary during
the day. Could this be where our Fran Brownstein
cultivated the skills for her
position at our front desk?
Fran married and continued to
perform but added some new
dimensions to her repertoire –
birthday parties, children’s the-
ater in Cooper City, story hours
at the library as she read stories
and performed as a clown. Her
name, “Twinkles the Clown,” is
her copyrighted name. It didn’t
matter the holiday, Fran would
be there in the appropriate cos-
tume, sometimes peering out of the mouth of the head
of a rabbit, or past the bulbous nose of a clown. Her
infectious laugh, her energy in her movements, her
quick reading of the child or parent in front of her –
these assets have not only enriched her life, but the
lives of those with whom she comes in contact.
We at The Glenridge are privileged to know Fran
at this time in her career. The balloons, the red noses,
even the elaborate costumes were left on the East
Coast, but she remembers the dances for special
occasions, her caring for the people around her, and
the importance of a smile to the member or visitor
standing in front of her desk with a question.
Fran Brownstein asHawaiian dancer
“Mareva”
Fran as “Twinkles the Clown”
Photo by ChuckScherer
A Smidge of Bridgeby Jean Minneman
Somehow, some-
way, N-S managed to
arrive at a 5 club con-
tract. (3 NT was cold).
After the heart J lead
by West, and all fol-
lowing to the first club
trick, how does one
make 11 tricks assum-
ing that both the
diamond A and the
spade K are off sides.
We can see 6 club
tricks, 3 heart tricks
and the spade A…adding to 10 tricks.
Solution, page 15.
11MAY 2010
Welcome New Membersby Jane Goehrig
Mercedes Jimenez
Mercedes Jimenez is now liv-
ing in Apartment 3205 in the
Cypress building. She moved to
The Glenridge from Boynton
Beach to be near her daughter,
who lives in Nokomis.
Merce was born in Brooklyn.
When she was three and a half
years old her family moved to Spain to establish a
business. Before she started kindergarten the Civil
War broke out in Spain, and they returned to
Brooklyn. She went through school there, attending
Prospect Heights High School and Brooklyn College.
Shortly after their marriage, she and her husband
moved to Miller Place, Long Island, and that is where
they raised their family. She has three children,
Mercedes, Louis and Christina. She also has two
grandchildren.
When Merce and her husband retired, they pur-
chased a home in Seville and divided their time
between Spain and the United States. For fifteen
years, they spent six months in each place. She is
very interested in craft work, and she loves to dance.
Welcome, Merce. We are happy to have you at
The Glenridge.
Addison Lesser
The new resident of
Apartment 3309 is Addison
Lesser. When I asked Addison
about his education, he said, “It
is a work in progress.” He added
that he grew up in Newton,
Massachusetts, and attended
Newton High School. He then enrolled at the
University of Massachusetts in Amherst but, as a
member of the ROTC, he left college when the
Korean War broke out and became a Marine recon
platoon leader. Upon his discharge, he spent a year
playing baseball for the Boston Braves minor league
team in Hartford, CT.
Returning to UMass in Amherst, he earned his
degree. He then became Chief of Psychology for the
Massachusetts State Youth Board. Moving on to New
Hampshire, he ran a center for disturbed children,
The Spaulding Youth Center.
When Addison decided that he wanted to do less
administrative work and work more closely with chil-
dren, he did graduate work at Columbia University
and became a clinician. He then joined the University
of Connecticut Medical School as professor of
Psychology. While there, he took courses at Boston
University and earned yet another degree. After he
retired from UConn he and his late wife, who was
also a psychologist, opened a private counseling serv-
ice which they kept for six years. They then retired to
Sarasota and University Park.
Addison and his wife met in college. They were
married for fifty-four years. He has three children and
seven grandchildren, ranging in age from five years
to college. He says that he has had an ordinary life
surrounded by extraordinary people; hence the state-
ment about education in progress. Welcome Addison.
Dr. AlexanderRogerson and Mrs. Britta Mackey
When Dr. Alexander Rogerson
and Mrs. Britta Mackey decided
to move into The Glenridge they
didn’t waste any time. They first
came for a lecture about aging and
were so impressed by the lecture
and their tour by George Measer that they made an
appointment with Lisa Snyder. She showed them
Apartment 5307, and three weeks later they moved into
it.
Alex was born in Milton, Massachusetts. He grad-
uated from Milton Academy and attended Harvard
for two and a half years before being drafted into the
army. The army sent him to Harvard Medical School,
where he earned his degree. He did medical training
in Boston and Philadelphia. He was redrafted during
the Korean War and sent to Fort Ord, California.
After his discharge, he was a pediatrician in Berkeley,
California, for thirty-five years. While there he was
affiliated with UCSF as an associate professor at
Oakland Children’s Hospital. When he retired, he
moved to Truckee, near Lake Tahoe, to enjoy life.
Mercedes Jimenez
Britta Mackey andAlexander Rogerson
Addison Lesser
Please turn to page 16.
12 MAY 2010
Health Care Team Strives for Continuation of Fun, Active Lifestyle
KAREN RADCLIFFE
Activities ManagerPeople often ask me about activities and what makes
me do my job. My answer is always the same: If Imoved into a health care center, I would still want toenjoy my life and have somefun. I would not want thesame old stuff every day.That is my personal goal for
everyone, to bring a little
fun into their lives.
How do we accomplish
this task? By getting to
know the individual. We
complete an activity assess-
ment that lists interests. We
also visit with the individual
and listen. By listening we
can learn. Working with our
volunteers, the Activities
Department – consisting of
Karen Radcliffe, Activities
Manager, and Activities Assistants Donna Myers and
Lorraine Callaghan – offers a variety of programs such
as: community outings; musical programs (sing-alongs,
chimes, entertainment); physical activities (exercise,
active games, strolls); creative arts; mind stimulation
(Brain Gym, trivia, word games); socialization (happy
hour, table games, Women’s Group, Men’s Group,
friendly chats); reminisce; cooking; educational pro-
grams; religious programs and special events (Haunted
House, Renaissance, Luau).
I graduated from York College of Pennsylvania in
1987 with a degree in Community Recreation. My first
job was in a community with 50 assisted living resi-
dences. I then moved to Massachusetts and coordinated
the recreation at a camp ground before getting a job at
Wrentham State School in North Attleboro. While at
Wrentham State School I was a recreational therapist
and then a habilitation coordinator for a group of 30
clients. This was an amazing experience and made me
realize that I wanted to continue my work in health care.
I left Massachusetts and went to Bethany Beach,
Delaware, where I got a job at an adult day care center.
After a few years I took a break and worked for the
local papers – classified ads. I then moved to Florida.
Prior to coming to The Glenridge, I was activities direc-
tor for two 120-bed nursing centers. I am very happy
about my move to The Glenridge. Each day, I am given
the opportunity to get to know some very amazing peo-
ple – YOU. I am very happy to be a part of the
Glenridge Team.
JAN BYERS
Social ServicesWhen people talk about
Social Services they often
comment that it is about
being social and having fun.
I always reply that Karen in
Activities gets to have the
fun job! But in reality, my
job is enjoyable also. The
two departments do overlap
in some ways as we both are
looking for ways the mem-
bers can continue their
previous lifestyles and inter-
ests as much as possible.
Through a welcoming meeting when someone
arrives in the Carroll Center, the health care team meets
with the member and we ask questions designed to
determine your preferences. We also discuss goals and
answer questions you may have. I complete a social
history and assessment that provides helpful informa-
tion for your stay. This information establishes a
starting point for any other resources or referrals that
might be needed. I coordinate discharges to home or the
Highlands between all departments to ensure the safest
return possible.
I describe Social Services as being an advocate for the
members and families. I encourage members to let me
know of anything that they are unhappy with or would
like to see changed. Sometimes I am referred to as the
“complaint department” but am happy to say that most
complaints or concerns are small and easily resolved.
Sometimes listening is what is most needed and I truly
enjoy getting to know members and their families.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a
major in Social Work. I never imagined that I would
work in long term care but when that was the first
Social Work position I found, I discovered that I had
In our ongoing series on Glenridge services, the Piper presents the third of three articles on Health Services,under the direction of Pam Overton. In this issue we feature Karen Radcliffe, Jan Byers and Claudette Pokone.
(L-R): Claudette Pokone, Jan Byers, and Karen Radcliffe
Please turn to page 13.
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Health Care Team…continued from page 12
found my niche. I have worked in long term care for
over twenty years. I came to The Glenridge six years
ago. There is so much to learn through this population’s
wisdom and life experiences. And knowing that the
Glenridge members want to continue learning and
enjoying life is an inspiration to me. Thank you for the
opportunity to serve you!
CLAUDETTE POKONE
Admissions ManagerThe Health Services communities at The Glenridge –
The Carroll Center, The Highlands, and The Isle of Skye
– are a continuation of the life fulfillment our members
deserve in the journey through their active lives. As the
Admissions Manager, I assist our members in the transi-
tion process. In collaboration with Pam Overton and the
department managers, I work with the member and their
family to develop a plan that is unique for each member.
There are usually many questions about a move to any
of the Health Services areas, all of which I try to answer
in a timely and accurate manner in an effort to reduce
any confusion. I understand this is an already stressful
event and I will try to make your transition as smooth
and “headache-free” as I can.
When a member needs assistance with medications
or activities of daily living, a move to The Highlands is
in order. In The Highlands your apartment is your own
and can be decorated to your liking with the furniture
and possessions of your choosing.
A move to The Carroll Center occurs when a mem-
ber requires 24-hour nursing care or rehabilitation
services after surgery or illness. I coordinate the admis-
sion with the hospital, doctor, and Carroll Center staff,
handling all the required paperwork. If your move to
The Carroll Center is permanent I will work with you
and your family to personalize your new home to
include as many of your prized possessions as possible.
Culture change is the new “buzz word” and the mem-
bers love it!
Any time you wish to tour any of the Health Services
departments I will be happy to accommodate you.
On a more personal note I moved to Sarasota in 1983
from Detroit with family in tow! Sailing was our pas-
sion and we bought a 17' Slipper to spend our weekends
on Sarasota Bay. My only son married this past October
and of course I am already preparing for the grandma
role. At this time in my life I know I will prefer a grand-
child to a sailboat for reasons you can all appreciate!
Declaration Adds to Misconceptions of Scottish Historyby Tom Scott
Editor’s Note: Last month, newmember Tom Scott alerted us to thefact that April 6 is national TartanDay. He also provided the followinghistorical perspective:
Ten years ago the Senate of the
U.S. passed a resolution declaring
April 6 national “Tartan Day” in
recognition of the contribution made
to our country by Americans of
Scottish origin or heritage. The date
chosen recognized the historic
“Declaration of Arbroath” issued in
Scotland on that date in 1320.
The Congress assumed there was
a parallel between our Declaration of
Independence and this document, and
indeed there is since so much of the
philosophy and goals of our revolu-
tion were derived from the “Scottish
enlightenment” of that period
(Thomas Jefferson, educated by a
Scot, got his “life, liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness” from the Scots’
rediscovery of Aristotle.)
More important than the Magna
Carta, which was by the nobility for
the nobility, Arbroath claimed to
speak for the commons of Scotland
and was most significant for its insis-
tence on the people’s right to depose
bad kings – even their own beloved
Robert the Bruce, if need be.
Its most famous line – quoted on
the monument to Scotland’s soldiers
at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, was
most apt for Americans: “It is not for
glory, nor for riches, nor honours that
we are fighting, but for freedom – for
that alone, which no honest man
gives up but with life itself.”
The Congress did err, however, in
calling the document Scotland’s dec-
laration of independence – perhaps,
they thought, from the English,
though England never ruled Scotland.
The confusion arises from the Latin
meaning of “declare” and our later
English usage. Declare then meant to
explain, make clear or set right. Thus
the Arbroath document was a some-
what rude, even threatening, letter to
the Pope in Rome telling him to stop
meddling in Scottish affairs on behalf
of the English, explaining that (con-
trary to the Congressional resolution)
Scotland was then independent and
had been so through the reigns of
more than 100 kings.
MAY 201014
Jane Dye, chair of the
Glenridge Member Art Show,
conceived the idea four years
ago. The first exhibition was a
huge success and the show has
grown annually with the sup-
port of the G.A.C. and the
hands-on help of numerous
other artistically-talented
Glenridge members. This year
34 members exhibited a total
of 85 pieces, including oils,
watercolors, photographs, quilts, stained glass, sculp-
tures, pottery, needlework, woodwork and more.
Although a nurse by profession, art has been a pas-
sion of Jane’s since the birth of her first child. The
event sparked her creativity and she began drawing,
beginning with the rooftops visible from her windows.
Member Provides Annual Showcase for Fellow Artistsby Jean Minneman
Jane Dye
Through the years, in various locations, she has
studied with several teachers and exhibited her paint-
ings in many art
association
shows. Several
of her works
merited awards.
Inspiration
for her work
comes from her
heart, and Jane’s
goal for The
Glenridge is to
see more and
more original
art adorn the
public spaces of
our community.
MAY 2010 15
Major entryways to Palmer Ranch will soon have
a cosmetic upgrade, according to Rick Barth, presi-
dent of the Palmer Ranch Master Property Owners
Association. The association is in the process of
obtaining permits from Sarasota County for the
installation of environmentally-friendly true-white
LED up-lights beneath palm trees in the medians at
which Palmer Ranch roadways intersect with
Sarasota County roads.
Closest to The Glenridge will be the median
stretch of Honore from Clark Road to Northridge,
where three sets of three LED up-lights will be posi-
tioned beneath the Silvestre palms in that area. A
sample of a similar installation can already be seen at
Palmer Ranch Parkway at Beneva. Other upgraded
Enhancement of Palm Tree Lighting on Honore Median to Start Soonby Jan Linehan
lighting is planned for spots such as McIntosh at
Route 41 and Sawyer Road at Clark.
Funding for the lighting will be from the statutory
reserves of the Master Association. Consideration was
given to the use of solar collectors, but this was not
found to be practical because of issues relating to
placement of collectors, and for the present, at least,
lighting of an entire roadway, such as Palmer Ranch
Parkway or Honore, was found to be cost prohibitive.
The project is further complicated by the fact that
there are no electrical lines in the medians. No specif-
ic date has been set for commencement of the various
phases of the full program, since that depends on con-
clusion of negotiations with the county.
Men’s Tennis Team Competes in League
The Glenridge Men’s Tennis Team competed this
past season in the Sun Coast Senior Men’s Tennis
League. There were nine teams in the 80 or older
division, which means players must be at least 80 of
age to compete. The teams in this division came from
Sarasota, Venice, Longboat and Bradenton. The
Glenridge men played once a week, playing each of
the other eight teams twice.
(L-R): Jim Harrington, Bob Henderson, Dick Montmeat, StanCohen, Al Pezzillo, Arnold Spitalny, Ralph Franklin, John
Redgrave, Bill Martin, Nat Lehrman, Bill Moran. (Not pictured:Sam Claypoole and Dick Fleming)
Bridge Solutionfrom page 10
There is a 100%
option, no matter
where the A of dia-
monds and the K of
spades are.
Win the first
trick with the heart
Q. Take two rounds
of clubs and contin-
ue with the A and K
of hearts. Assuming
E follows, discard
the spade 10!!!
Lead the A of
spades and then the
Q of spades…if
East plays low, dis-
card a diamond. If
East plays the K, trump it, return to that beautifully
preserved club 9 and discard two diamonds on the
9 and 8 of spades. If West takes the K of spades, he
can then take the diamond A …but your King is
safe. After that you win any lead and continue to
fulfill your contract.
What’s important is to leave the trump 9 in the
dummy as an entry to the good spades. This is dif-
ficult to visualize, I know… Lay out the cards. I
did; it works.
Women’s TennisAll Levels
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
MAY 201016
Welcome New Memberscontinued from page 11
Britta was born in Dortmund, Germany. During
World War II, for reasons of safety, she and her fami-
ly lived in her grandfather’s hunting lodge in a little
village in the woods. In 1948 they moved to Essen.
She then attended boarding school and the University
of Freiburg. She came to the U.S. when she was thir-
ty-four and lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, for
thirty years. She has been coming to Sarasota since
1978 and has lived on Siesta Key, in Prestancia,
Turtle Rock, and Marbella.
Alex and Britta have been married for five years.
Between them they have ten children and fifteen
grandchildren. Both are very active. They enjoy cross
country skiing, hiking and golf. Britta is a very good
golfer. They were very enthusiastic tennis players.
When in college, Alex was busy with pole vaulting,
rowing and marathon running. They love traveling
and are constantly taking exciting trips.
Alex and Britta think The Glenridge is a great place,
and we think it is great to have them here. Welcome!
Bert and Alice Roth
Dr. Bertram and Mrs. Alice Roth, Apartment 1207,
came to The Glenridge directly from Indianapolis.
They moved to this area to be near their son, who is a
pathologist at Venice Hospital.
Bert is a pediatrician. He grew up in Muncie,
Indiana. He is a graduate of Harvard and Indiana
University Medical School. He did his training at St.
Louis Children’s Hospital and Boston Children’s. His
practice was in Indianapolis. He says he had to live
there because Alice wouldn’t leave her mother.
Alice grew up in Indianapolis. She graduated from
Smith College and has a master’s degree in English
from Indiana University. She assisted her husband in
his practice. She also writes plays.
Bert and Alice have four children, two girls and
two boys. Both boys are doctors. One daughter teach-
es yoga and the other writes romance novels.
Both Alice and Bert have done a lot of backpack-
ing in Montana and Northern Wyoming. They have
even backpacked in Switzerland. They also did a lot
of hiking.
Welcome to The Glenridge Alice and Bert.
Harvey and JudyWhite
Harvey and Judy White came
to The Glenridge from The
Moorings in Vero Beach. They
also have a summer home in
Wareham, Massachusetts. They
are now residing in Apartment
5208.
Judy grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. She
attended boarding school at Garrison Forest in
Maryland. She chose that school because of her love of
horses. She received her college education at Pine
Manor. She has always been very active as a volunteer.
Harvey grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts. He
is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Tuck
School, Dartmouth’s graduate school of business.
During World War II he served in the Navy aboard
aircraft carriers in the Pacific with Admiral Halsey.
He founded a chemical company, which he later sold
to Corn Products. For the last 40 years, he has been
in investment banking in Boston.
Between them Judy and Harvey have five children
and eight grandchildren. All eight grandchildren are
boys. Both Judy and Harvey love boats. Harvey has
done a lot of off-ocean racing and in earlier days was
involved in the America’s Cup. He also has enjoyed
skiing and senior racing, and is a tennis player. Judy
too is a tennis player and she likes gardening.
We welcome the Whites to The Glenridge.
Judy and HarveyWhite
Hors d’oeuvre of the Monthby Mary Manegold
Guacamole
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, mashed
½ tomato, chopped fine
½ onion, chopped fine
sprinkle of cilantro
¼ tsp. minced garlic
Mix all ingredients into a fine paste. Serve with
your favorite tortilla chips for Cinco de Mayo!
Buen Provecho! Bon Appetit!
GPAC MOVIES FOR MAYby Ken Bonwit
Tues., May 4, 8pm: IT’S COMPLICATED (2009)Comedy/Romance; Rated R for some drug content and sexuality; Run time: 120 min.Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski, Lake Bell and Mary Kay PlaceJane (Streep) and Jake (Baldwin) are amicable though divorced for ten years and Jake has a new young wife
Agnes (Bell). Jake and Jane get together at their son’s graduation, which leads to an affair. Architect Adam
(Martin) falls for Jane and everything becomes complicated.
Tues., May 11, 8pm: CRAZY HEART (2009)Drama/Music/Romance; Rated R for language and brief sexuality; Run time: 112 min.Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Keane, Anna Felix, Paul Herman, and Tom BowerLegendary country singer “Bad Blake” (Bridges) is now a broken down, overweight, chain-smoking alco-
holic. He begins a relationship when he meets Jean (Gyllenhaal). Bad’s former touring partner wants Bad to
write songs for him, but his future may be jeopardized by his own self-destructive behavior.
Sun., May 16, 2pm: THE YOUNG VICTORIA (2009)Biography/Drama/History/Romance; PG, sensuality, violence, language, smoking; Run time: 105 min.Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent and Mark StrongVictoria (Blunt) endures royal power struggles as she becomes queen when King William (Broadbent) dies.
She meets and later marries her cousin Prince Albert (Friend). Prime Minister Lord Melbourne (Bettany)
becomes her advisor until his party loses an election. Victoria realizes that she needs Albert.
Tues., May 18, 7:30pm: AVATAR (2009) – NOTE EARLY START TIMEAction/Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-fi; PG-13, battle, sensuality, language, smoking; Run time: 162 min.Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Joel Moore and Giovanni RibisiParaplegic veteran Jake (Worthington) joins a mission to the distant planet Pandora inhabited by the
humanoid Na’vis. Parker (Ribisi) wants to mine a precious material. Jake cooperates with the military, forms
a bond with the Na’vis, falls in love with Neytiri (Saldana) and fights a battle to save Pandora.
Tues., May 25, 8pm: PYGMALION (1938)Comedy/Drama/Romance; Not Rated; Run time: 89 min.Leslie Howard, Wendy Hiller, Wilfrid Lawson, Marie Lohr, Scott Sunderland, Jean Cadell, David HillProf. Higgins (Howard) bets Col. Pickering (Sunderland) that he can transform unrefined flower girl Eliza
into a Victorian lady. He succeeds and Freddy (Hill) falls in love with her. When Higgins takes all the credit
and ignores Eliza’s hard work, she leaves him. Higgins realizes he can’t live without Eliza.
Sun., May 30, 3pm: IN SEARCH OF BEETHOVEN (2009)Documentary/Biography/Music; Not Rated; Run time: 139 min.Emanuel Ax, Jonathan Biss, Riccardo Chailly, Alban Gerhardt, Juliet StevensonThis feature-length documentary takes a comprehensive look at the life of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven
through historical research. There is an emphasis on the performance and interpretation of his music in 60
live performances. The film examines his battle with becoming deaf while in his prime.