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(Continued on page 2 ) December 2013 HAR AR ARBOR LIGHT IGHT IGHT PLYMOUTH HARBOR ON SARASOTA BAY 700 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34236-1551 Asked about life-long passions, Naomi Wittenberg gives what some would consider a conventional response for a woman. “My husband,” she answered, speaking of Simeon “Sim” Wittenberg, the man with whom she traded insults on first meeting and later shared 62 years of marriage together. However, Naomi is far from a conventional woman, whatever that is. A self-declared feminist schooled at Boston University, she and her husband were equal in all their endeavors. Deep love, enduring partnerships and the resourceful strength of the immigrant experience are her family heritage, so it’s not surprising to find all these qualities in her description of her own married life. Naomi says Sim, now seven years gone, was a stimulating companion and her one passion to the end. Her eyes say he still is. Partners in parenting, they raised two smart, strong daughters in Syosset, Long Island in New York. They were very involved in their community, and the schooling of their daughters. For many years, Sim was the President of the Central School District #2 and Naomi was a leader in the New York State PTA. They were business partners as well throughout those years building Wit-Craft Electric Corporation from the ground up. Sim was the technical lead while Naomi led the business side, yet they taught each other all they knew and built Wit-Craft as a team. Naomi understood the business inside and out and became quite comfortable in the world of electrical systems, motors and controls. Her no-nonsense confidence earned respect and the business of men who were at first ready to discount this woman in a man’s role. After 35 years they sold the business so they could travel the world, which they did for another 20 years. One glance around Naomi’s East Garden home is a tour of many cultures and includes a collection of original art by Naomi Wittenberg: Enduring Passions and Partnerships

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December 2013

HHHARARARBOR LLLIGHTIGHTIGHT PLYMOUTH HARBOR ON SARASOTA BAY • 700 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD • SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34236-1551

Asked about life-long passions, Naomi

Wittenberg gives what some would consider a

conventional response for a woman. “My

husband,” she answered, speaking of Simeon

“Sim” Wittenberg, the man with whom she

traded insults on first meeting and later shared

62 years of marriage together.

However, Naomi is far from a conventional

woman, whatever that is. A self-declared

feminist schooled at Boston University, she and

her husband were equal in all their endeavors.

Deep love, enduring partnerships and the

resourceful s t rength of the immigrant

experience are her family heritage, so it’s not

surprising to find all these qualities in her

description of her own married life. Naomi

says Sim, now seven years gone, was a

stimulating companion and her one passion to

the end. Her eyes say he still is.

Partners in parenting, they raised two smart,

strong daughters in Syosset, Long Island in

New York. They were very involved in their

community, and the schooling of their

daughters. For many years, Sim was the

President of the Central School District #2 and

Naomi was a leader in the New York State

PTA.

They were business partners as well throughout

those years building Wit-Craft Electric

Corporation from the ground up. Sim was the

technical lead while Naomi led the business

side, yet they taught each other all they knew

and built Wit-Craft as a team. Naomi

understood the business inside and out and

became quite comfortable in the world of

electrical systems, motors and controls. Her

no-nonsense confidence earned respect and the

business of men who were at first ready to

discount this woman in a man’s role.

After 35 years they sold the business so they

could travel the world, which they did for

another 20 years. One glance around Naomi’s

East Garden home is a tour of many cultures

and includes a collection of original art by

Naomi Wittenberg: Enduring Passions and Partnerships

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Bjǿrn Wiinblad, a renowned Danish designer

and artist in ceramics, silver, bronze, textiles,

and graphics. She confesses that as an ardent

Fund Shop shopper, she’s picked up many other

treasures of which she is fond.

When Sim and Naomi moved to Sarasota in

1998, they found another world in which they

could indulge a shared passion—theatre.

Sarasota’s rich theatre culture afforded them the

opportunity to both support this favorite art

form, as well as participate. As members of the

Asolo (Rep) Theatre Guild, they were

instrumental in the activities of the Guild Play

Readers group.

“Sim loved acting. He was a ham, and I was

organized,” said Naomi. “We presented

readings throughout the community to promote

the Asolo, and,” she emphasized, “most

importantly, to raise funds making it possible

for public school students to attend live,

professional theatre performances.”

Children, business, travel and now, theatre, had

become the focus of their intensely involved

lives together. They moved into Plymouth

Harbor together in August of 2006 only to be

shocked shortly thereafter with news that Sim

was gravely ill. January 2007 found Naomi

broken hearted. The couple had looked forward

to joining the Plymouth Harbor Players, but she

was not ready to take the stage alone. One year

later it was a different story.

By the 2008-2009 theatre season, Naomi

stepped in to adapt, produce and direct “The

Cynthia Caper,” an early script by Howard

Buermann, the resident who had written 19 of

Naomi Wittenberg Continued

the 28 original plays performed annually by the

troupe over the years.

The indomitable Naomi continues to follow this

passion, now entering her seventh season with

the Plymouth Harbor Players as the producer

that pulls everything together. Her partners in

theatre crime are now Peg and Don Wallace

and they have great plans for this year’s

production.

“The Stash on the 17th Floor,” another script by

Don Wallace, includes multi-media surprises.

There will be no formal auditions this year, but

rather residents are invited to gather on

Tuesday, December 10 and Wednesday,

December 11 from 2 to 4 pm in the Mezzanine

conference room where there will be informal

readings of the play and a discussion of all the

roles, on-stage and off-stage, available. This

means the readings are not just for actors, but

also for anyone wanting to serve backstage with

props, lighting, prompting, costumes, or any

other supporting crew role.

The performances will be at 8 pm on Tuesday,

February 25, and at 2 and 8 pm on Wednesday,

February 26.

Producing the Plymouth Harbor plays is a lot of

hard work, but Naomi probably enjoys that

collaborative effort as much as the audience

enjoys the result. It’s clear that she’s not one to

do anything half-heartedly. Committed and

passionate about her family—daughters,

granddaughters, and great-grandchildren—as

well as political and community matters, Naomi

knows what is important in her life.

- Gayle Williams

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In Hollywood, California, there is a 1.5 mile stretch of sidewalk known as the Walk of Fame;

Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is located on this same walkway. The forecourt of the theatre contains over 200 hand and foot prints of celebrities and on the

walkway, as of July 10, 2012, there were 2473 bronze stars representing stars of movies, television and other entertainment venues. Who makes it to the Walk of Fame? Two million+ tourists visit each year. To be chosen for a star there is a committee that offers the opportunity for a star installation—for a donation of $30,000.

The legend of the Magi visiting the Christ Child twelve days after his birth has inspired carols and pageants for centuries. But I wonder what significance we would give this legend if they had gotten lost along the way and never reached the manger. What difference would it make if it were not included in the nativity stories? Without benefit of a map or GPS, they did what most of us are reluctant to do when we are lost; they stopped and asked for directions. They had “observed his star,” or as the familiar carol says, they were “following yonder star”.

Life is a journey that unfolds by way of many paths. Most of us would not admit to being lost, needing directions, yet all of us look for a star to follow. Choosing the right star is a challenge. The Magi found a baby in a manger, a baby who grew up to be called the Savior of all humankind. He became a star unlike any star honored on the Walk of Fame, yet we often give them more loyalty than the one we know as the Prince of Peace.

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Spiritual Reflections By Chaplain Jerry O’Connor

As we move through the Advent/Christmas Season, may we never lose sight of the star that doesn’t require a $30K donation, the star that will lead us, if we are willing to follow. Millions have seen the star in the East, but too often have followed the wrong star and remain lost. Which star have you chosen, the star honored in bronze, or the star that leads to peace, justice and love for all?

We Remember

Zachary P. Abuza November 11, 2013

Herbert Paskow November 13, 2013

Merry Christmas

Happy Hanukkah

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight day festival beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. It is one of the best

known Jewish holidays, not because of its proximity to Christmas. Many non-Jews (and even many assimilated Jews) think of this holiday as the Jewish Christmas. This year, Hanukkah began on November 27. The Menorah has been placed in MacNeil Chapel. Each day another light will shine until all eight lights are burning, symbolizing the miracle of the oil found at the rededication of the Temple. Only enough for one day was found, but it lasted for eight days. Thus, the festival of Hanukkah was established. Our observance will be on Monday, December 2, at 4:00 p.m. in the Card Room. We will share the story, light the candles, eat latkes, sing songs and play the Dreidel Game. All are welcome to attend.

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Welcome New Friends Carolyn Albrecht

Residency Began: September 30, 2013 Apartment N-211 Extension 178

- Isabel Pedersen

Someone may have moved

into Plymouth Harbor

knowing more people here

than Carolyn Albrecht does-

but I doubt it.

When Carolyn talks about

her bridge groups, some of

our residents are members.

Her mah jong games were at

Plymouth Harbor. She

played golf with some of us,

she worked with others of us

at the Longboat Key Library,

still others at the old Pelican

Man Bird Sanctuary. Only at the Cat Depot

were there few human friends. Her task,

socializing nasty cats so they could be

adopted, was a truly solitary pursuit.

Carolyn was born in St. Louis, moved on to

Mt. Vernon, New York, and then Plymouth,

Massachusetts where she went to high

school. After graduating from Colby

College in Maine, she, along with most of

our age group, found a secretarial job, at

Merrill Lynch. That would have worked out

better if she had ever really learned to type.

So, surprise, she got bumped to the

Personnel Department.

Other jobs where her so-so typing skills

were utilized included working for a PR

firm during Sen. Irving

Ives’ campaign for

governor of New York,

for the Imperial

C o m m o d i t i e s

Corporation in New

York and the Overlook

Hospital in Summit,

New Jersey.

After marriage to Phil

Albrecht, a research

analyst on Wall Street,

she lived in Westfield,

New Jersey for 30 years

while they raised two sons and a daughter.

These, in turn, produced seven

grandchildren.

Longboat Key was the Albrecht choice

when they moved to Florida. For 29 years,

they lived in condos among friends who

now, no surprise, live at Plymouth Harbor.

Carolyn stayed at the Players Club after she

lost her husband, in 2006. That is, she

stayed until she decided to join dozens of

her friends at Plymouth Harbor. Now,

except when she is at her summer home in

the Poconos, she is here where she is adding

new friends to her huge list.

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Welcome New Friends Helen Kelly

Residency Began: October 1, 2013 Apartment T-414 Extension 432

Give a hearty welcome to

delightful, talented Helen

Kelly who joined us in

October! Many of us knew

her from her very active

par ticipat ion in many

community organizations.

Born in Manhattan, Helen

attended Cathedral High

School. She graduated with a

B.S. from Mt. St. Vincent

College in Riverdale; her

ma j o r w a s Bu s i n e s s

Administration.

Her career began as an Advertising Agency

Account Executive at J. Walter Thompson and

Abbott Kimball. She later became the Fashion

Advertising Director at the New Yorker

Magazine. (This is where she met Jane Smiley

who later introduced her to Sarasota and, much

later, to Plymouth Harbor.)

Helen married John Love Kelly in 1952; living in

Cortland Manor, N.Y., they raised two children,

Janet and J. Scott. Their four grandchildren are

scattered around the country. Helen enjoys

following the exploits of her son who lives in Salt

Lake City and is an avid triathlon participant.

When they retired from the advertising world,

Helen and John moved to Siesta Key where they

lived for eleven happy years. After her husband’s

death in 2004, Helen moved to a beautiful ‘tree

house’ in the Landings.

Helen’s community service

record is spectacular. At the

Women’s Resource Center she

has been a board member,

n ew s l e t t e r e d i t o r a n d

Scholarship committee co-chair.

A former board member of the

Sarasota Orchestra Association,

Helen was the editor of their

newsletter. She worked on the

Selby Library Reading Festival.

As a former member of the

Mission Valley Golf Club, she

was on the staff of their Valley

Views newsletter.

Helen now attends classes at the USF Lifetime

Learning program, studying ‘Great Books’ and

Creative Writing; her memoirs are the current

writing project. She is interested in the theatre

and subscribes to the Asolo and Florida Studio

Theatres. She also enjoys the Town Hall lecture

series.

While she has many happy memories to look

back on, she remembers, with special fondness, a

‘home exchange’ with a family from

Montremont, France (near Lyon). Welcomed

there by the family and friends of the exchange

couple, it was a memorable month.

An active, dynamic woman with an infectious

smile, we look forward to Helen Kelly’s

involvement in Plymouth Harbor!

- Ila Preti

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Huisking. Her son Charlie Huisking is a current

and committed friend and supporter of Plymouth

Harbor, and he shared with us that his mother and

sister were both artists and supporters of the arts.

Charlie was delighted to designate his gift to the

Wellness Center, and place his family’s name on

the Art Studio, essentially declaring our capital

campaign successfully funded.

Our sincerest thanks to the more than 30 donors

who saw in this new Wellness initiative an

opportunity to make Plymouth Harbor the best it

can be! We are grateful for your shared vision and

support.

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A Spirit of Philanthropy

Success Achieved for the Wellness Center Campaign

by Becky Pazkowski

Starrs Support Dance Bands Many thanks to Phil and Barry Starr who have made a generous gift of $2000 to support the cost of a dance band for each of the scheduled dances involving the portable dance floor. Upcoming dances include:

Valentine’s Day Ball February 14 (Friday)

Prom Dance or May Day Ball May 4 (Sunday afternoon)

Salute to Hollywood Dance August 23 (Saturday)

New Year’s Eve Dance December 31 (Tuesday)

We are very pleased to announce that the capital

campaign for the Wellness Center Renovation

project has been completed, with a total of

$1,006,000 in support! As you know, in an effort

to revamp the Wellness Center, we had quietly

gone to the heaviest users of the current facility, to

those who had a unique vision for what the

Wellness Center could be, and to the greater

community for support. Through those efforts we

successfully raised over $906,000 towards the

project. This led us to look into funds donated

previously, that were “pending designation” by

generous and grateful families. The Huisking

family was one of those, with a gift of $100,000

that had been made in memory of Mrs. Pat

In each of the last few years, our government has made it possible for individuals to make a gift directly from their IRA to a charity without having to pay federal income tax on the distribution. This year is included. The way it works is if you are 70 1/2 or older, you may roll over up to $100,000 from your IRA to a charity or charities of your choice. The check must be moved directly from your IRA account to the charity, not to you personally. The amount you roll over is, therefore, not included in your income for federal tax calculations. If you are interested in making a gift of this type, let your financial consultant know about it, or contact our Foundation office for more information.

Government Allows IRA Charitable Rollover

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A Spirit of Philanthropy

National Philanthropy Day National Philanthropy Day is celebrated across the country on November 15 in a variety of ways. This year, The Plymouth Harbor Foundation chose two separate occasions to thank the many recent and historical donors for their generosity. The first was the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) 28th annual event at Michael’s on East, where over 500 people gathered to celebrate the philanthropists in the county who give of themselves and their treasures to make our county the best it can be. This year, the Foundation sponsored a table to recognize our resident

Joanne Hastings and her gift to the Foundation to support the Wellness Center Renovation. Mrs. Hastings was among a small group of seven nominated for the Outstanding Individual Philanthropist. The second was our first Spirit of Philanthropy Celebration on November 14, where over 175 guests came together to help celebrate the impact philanthropy has had on life at Plymouth Harbor over the years. It was truly an amazing celebration sponsored by our local Northern Trust, for which we are sincerely grateful.

Employee Assistance Addresses Isolated Needs employees. The Employee Assistance Fund

supports our employees through these myriad

crises, all with the respect,

dignity, and confidentiality that

they deserve. This year we have

received over $9000 towards

employee assistance, and we

have awarded $5000 in support,

for which the recipients are

eternally grateful. Your gifts to

the Employee Assistance Fund make it possible for

our employees to emerge successfully through these

life events. We are thankful for your support.

Sometimes in our lives we find ourselves in a crisis

situation, for a variety of reasons. It could be that a

f am i l y em e r g e n c y a r i s e s

hundreds of miles away, you

need to be there, but there are no

funds to travel. Or one might

find themselves on the verge of

losing their housing and not have

the funds to pay back rent. Or

perhaps a water heater has

broken and a family is left

without hot water because they cannot afford to

purchase a new one at the time. These are real

situations that have happened to real people, our

L to R: Gene Heide, Nancy Hobson, Janey

& Jon Swift, Celia Catlett & Harry Hobson

L to R: Glenn Shipley, Barbara Lane, Diane

Muir, Phil Delaney, President, Mary Pat

McNally, Lori Sutton & Rick Gomez.

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Wellness

Shuffleboard Courts

We’ve Moved GiochiamoGiochiamoGiochiamoGiochiamo

Bocce!Bocce!Bocce!Bocce!

Construction of our new bocce ball court is scheduled to begin the first part of December. The court will be located in the grassy area between the outdoor pool and the concrete pad bordering the seawall.

The shuffleboard courts (on the North side of campus) have been completely resurfaced and painted. Equipment is still kept in the closet next to the courts.

Join us! Starting in December

Mondays 2:00-2:45 pm

the wellness center renovation Project

is underway!

during the renovation, the temporary home for the wellness center is in:

N-313*

all group fitness classes as well as the use of the

cardio equipment (treadmills, bikes, etc.) will take place in N-313.

*your apartment key will open the door after hours!

AFTERNOON CLASSES

By popular request, starting in December the following afternoon classes & activities will be added:

Shuffleboard Monday—2:00-2:45 pm

Tai Chi (in January) Tuesday—2:00-2:30 pm

Line Dancing Wednesday—2:00-2:30 pm

Balance Thursday—2:00-2:30 pm

Sit Fit Friday—2:00-2:45 pm

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to conservation COMMITMENT

Paper, Paper, Paper

We really are a profligate nation! The

average household throws away 13,000

separate pieces of

paper each year. We

use 85,000,000 tons

of paper a year,

nationwide. That is

about 680 pounds

per person. Does it

feel as if you use that

much?

And, in terms of

trees, it just gets worse. Every ton of paper

caused 17 trees to be cut down. Those trees

would have absorbed 250 pounds of carbon

dioxide. There are many other dreadful side

effects, too many to enumerate.

The point is clear. We have to get serious.

There are many things we could do but let’s

start with a few at a time.

A) ‘A’ is easy. Recycle—but you are

doing that already.

B) Have you tried to stop all those

catalogs? This is easy to do. Call the phone

number on the catalog and tell them. One

resident stopped 40 catalogs. It takes a bit

of time because

some catalogs have

been pre-printed,

but eventually!

C) Use the backs

of sheets of paper.

Learn how to make

that machine copy

your deathless

prose on front and

back. And cut used paper up for scratch

notes.

D) Try buying items made from recycled

paper such as greeting cards, paper towels,

even toilet tissue. Some of these products

are perfectly acceptable.

There are many other ideas which have been

suggested but we can start with these. Next

month we may have some ideas about paper

we could get out of our mailboxes.

Meanwhile, can we all save a

tree or two?

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Riverview High School Madrigal Chorus

Thursday ~ December 5 7:45 pm ~ Pilgrim Hall

One of Florida’s best choral groups brings us a holiday treat!

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Wednesday, December 18

Bus Tour of Holiday Lights

Monday, December 16 &

Tuesday, December 17

No charge for this Holiday trip!

Departs 7:30 pm

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A vocal quartet from Gloria Musicae, Sarasota’s Professional Chorus, will perform seasonal favorites and light classics. Vocalists are Johanna Fincher, Amy Connours, Baron Garriott and Tim O’Connor, accompanied on the piano by Joseph Holt.

Thursday December 12

7:45 pm Pilgrim Hall

December 18 12:15—12:30

Near the Cafe

Bay Haven School of Basics Plus

Children’s Chorus

Songs of the

Season

A Victorian ChristmasA Victorian ChristmasA Victorian ChristmasA Victorian Christmas Dressed in 19th Century finery, Suzanne and Jim are carolers from Victorian era parlors and streets. Using traditional carols, they recount the connection between customs from the ancient winter solstice celebrations and the Christmas we know today. They tell the fascinating story of the Victorians’ rescue of Christmas from Puritan suppression, and the reinvention of Christmas as a family holiday.

Thursday, December 26 Thursday, December 26 Thursday, December 26 Thursday, December 26 ~ 7:45 pm 7:45 pm 7:45 pm 7:45 pm ~ Pilgrim HallPilgrim HallPilgrim HallPilgrim Hall

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HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 4:00 P.M.—CARD ROOM

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Art & Artists

Wednesday, December 11Wednesday, December 11Wednesday, December 11Wednesday, December 11 3:00 p.m. Pilgrim Hall3:00 p.m. Pilgrim Hall3:00 p.m. Pilgrim Hall3:00 p.m. Pilgrim Hall

The Private Life of a MasterpieceThe Private Life of a MasterpieceThe Private Life of a MasterpieceThe Private Life of a Masterpiece

Opening Reception

Tuesday Dec 3

4:30 to 6:00 pm

On Display Mezzanine Art

Gallery

December 3, 2013

to January 6, 2014

Creating with

Color and

Texture

Mixed Media

Collage

By Norma Compton

Thursday ~ December 19 7:45 pm

Pilgrim Hall

North Country Adventures

Resident Lou Newman will talk about his several trips to Alaska and the arctic to photograph bears.

Bear EncountersBear EncountersBear EncountersBear Encounters

The AnnunciationThe AnnunciationThe AnnunciationThe Annunciation by Jan Van Eyckby Jan Van Eyckby Jan Van Eyckby Jan Van Eyck

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For Your Listening Pleasure

Jim Myers at the Keyboard in the Plymouth Rock Café

Paul Pazkowski on Guitar in the Plymouth Rock Café

5:30-6:30 pm December 5 December 19

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5:15 - 6:15 pm December 10 December 23

Two of a Kind

Friday, December 27 3:00 pm

Pilgrim Hall

David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans are an award-winning husband-wife duo who present concerts for families. They love bringing

people together and building community through music. Their

beautiful harmonies, accompanied by David’s powerful, rhythmic guitar and Jenny’s multi-

ethnic percussion instruments, create magic on stage.

“Friday Café Chat”

Every Friday in the Café 10:00 a.m.

Chat with Chef René Dec 13, 20, 27

Chat with Harry December 6

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THROUGHOUT DECEMBER!

*some exclusions

apply

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Harbor Happenings

* No Carry-Out dinners - delivery service will be provided

The Bobby Barnhardt Quar tet 5:30 to 9:00 PM

For your listening and dancing pleasure

Hurry to the Fund Shop!

$5-A-Bag Sale

(As much as you can stuff in a bag*)

CASH ONLY

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Cocktails in the Café—5:30 PM

Dinner in the Mayflower —6:30 PM

$80 per person

*Table not to exceed 8 persons* Reservations Required

Gala New Year’s Eve Dinner

Dining Services Update

“The What’s and Why’s of the 2014 Changes”

Wednesday, December 11 ~ 3:00 pm ~ Pilgrim Hall

presented by

Chef René Weder & Tena Wilson, VP of Support Services

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February 12, 2014

7 pm Performance

Cost: $65 includes transportation

Call ext 252 to reserve your VIP Seat

CIRCUS SARASOTA

Alliance Francaise invites you to view the film

December 14 ~ 7:00 pm ~ Pilgrim Hall

Free Lecture

PIERIAN SPRING ACADEMY

Tuesday, December 3 2:30—Pilgrim Hall

Is That Your REAL Job? The Multifaceted,

VERY Busy Lives of Orchestral Musicians

Presenter: Betsy Hudson Traba

Please call 374.0561 to confirm seating

HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR YOUR

FINANCES AND INVESTMENTS

“Interactive Chat—Investment & Market”

Thursday, December 5, 2013 3:00 p.m. Card Room

Offered by

Capstan Financial Consulting Group

FOUNDATION FORUM

Part 3 in a 3-Part Series

friday, december 6

departs 10 am

trip fee $10

on your own for lunch

Harbor Happenings

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The Plymouth Harbor Players

present

“The Stash On The Seventeenth Floor”

liz acs

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Liz is originally from Hungary. A resident of the USA since 1984, she began working at Plymouth Harbor in May 2005. Originally a housekeeper, Liz now leads the laundry operation. She has received several Shining Stars from residents. Frequently recognized for her great attitude, “Liz loves to keep busy. She can work in any area, from cleaning apartments to laundry. She takes pride in her work. She enjoys her job very much and will go above and beyond our expectations. We know she feels very proud to be part of the Plymouth Harbor family.” Liz has a 30-year old son, Christian, recently married. Her son, Zsolt, will soon start college, and daughter, Andrea, is serving in the U.S. Navy. Just ask Liz about her grandsons, Zachary, 11, and Lilan, 1, and watch her eyes light up! Congratulations, Liz!

a new multi-media production by Don Wallace

on February 25 & 26, 2014

Informal readings of the script will be held from 2 to 4 pm on December

10 and 11 in the Mezzanine Conference Room. Anyone interested in participating, whether in the cast, crew or production staff, are invited to attend. Rehearsals will begin the first week of January.

Come join the fun!

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FICTION - Regular Print

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy* (2013) by Helen Fielding

The Cat’s Table* by Michael Ondaatje

A Cold Season* (2012) by Alison Littlewood

The Death of Santini* (2013) by Pat Conroy

I’ll Walk Alone* by Mary Higgins Clark

Kill Me Softly* by Sarah Cross

Sycamore Row* (2013) by John Grisham

The Summer of Dead Toys* (2012) by Antonio Hill

The Widows of Eastwick* by John Updike NON-FICTION - Regular Print

The American Way of Eating* (2012)

by Tracie McMillan

The Book of Matt* (2013) by Stephen Jimenez

Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir*

by John Paul Stevens

Here is Where* (2013) by Andrew Carroll

Ike’s Bluff: President Eisenhower’s Secret

Battle to Save the World* by Evan Thomas

Killing Jesus: A History* (2013)

by Bill O’Reilly/Martin Dugard

Lethal Passage: Travels of a Single Handgun*

by Erik Larson

Provence* (2013) by Luke Barr

Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt*

by Toby Wilkerson

War of the Worldviews: Science vs. Spirituality*

by Deepak Chopra/Leonard Mlodinov

New in the Library

DVD Highlights—New in Library

Admission

Arms and the Man*

A Delicate Balance*

Disconnect

How Green Was My Valley*

Love Is All You Need

Mrs. Warren’s Profession*

Teahouse of the August Moon*

Vanity Fair*

*indicates a gift +PH author

BBBBOOKOOKOOKOOK D D D DISCUSSIONISCUSSIONISCUSSIONISCUSSION

The Great GatsbyThe Great GatsbyThe Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald’s breakout novel is a story of life among the idle rich during the roaring twenties. It was a huge best seller, and established Fitzgerald’s reputation as a writer. Discussion led by Don Wallace.

Friday, December 13 3:00 pm ~ MacNeil Chapel

FICTION- Large Print

Big Sky Wedding* (2013) by Linda Lael Miller

Gone* (2013) by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge

Under A Texas Sky * (2013) by Dorothy Garlock

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December Movies

Tom Hopkins

Chairman, Board of Trustees \

Harry E. Hobson

President/CEO

Garry Jackson

Senior Vice President/CFO

Gordon Okawa

Vice President Marketing & Community Affairs

Harbor Light Staff

Tena Wilson

Vice President Support Services

Maryanne Shorin

Director of Resident Services

Harbor Light Committee

Vera Kohn, chair

David A. Beliles

G. Randolph Bishop

Celia Catlett

Isabel Pedersen Ila Preti

Don Wallace

Lee Yousri

700 John Ringling Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34236-1551

941.365.2600

Got a movie request? Call ext. 252 or put your request in the box located in the Library. Got DVDs you think others might enjoy? Donate them to the Library.

December 3 Much Ado About Nothing 2012 Color 109 minutes PG-13

December 10 His Girl Friday 1940 B/W 92 minutes NR

December 17 Keeping Mum 2005 Color 104 minutes R

December 24 A Christmas Carol 1951 Color 86 minutes NR

December 31 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Tuesdays at 7:45 pm

December 1 The Secret Life of Words 2005 Color 115 minutes NR

December 8 The Internship 2013 Color 119 minutes PG-13

December 15 Little Big Man 1970 Color 139 minutes PG-13

December 22 The Switch 2010 Color 101 minutes PG-13

December 29 North Country 2005 Color 126 minutes R

Sundays at 2:00 & 7:00 pm