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MARCH 2011

Carroll Center Expansion Plans Finalized

by George Measer
Plans for the much anticipated expansion of The Car- The two new wings (neighborhoods), as shown in
roll Center – Glenridge’s skilled nursing center – have the original property plan, will each have 14 skilled
been finalized! CEO Char- nursing beds, each room
ley Tirrell remains hopeful with a shower. There will
that construction will be be a total of 57 skilled
completed this year. nursing rooms.
“The Glenridge plans Six additional rooms
have been given the ap- from the present skilled
proval of the county and nursing complex will
we are just about finished be added to the Isle of
with the numerous regula- Skye, making a total of 21
tions with the state health memory center rooms.
department,” Tirrell relat- During the construction
ed. Financing is in the final period, the therapy center
stages and should by con- will move to the first floor
cluded in the next several activity room of the High-
weeks with groundbreak- lands. The activities and
ing to follow immediately. events for assisted living
In a recent meeting with members will be moved
Tirrell, Ron Byers, Di- to the second floor of the
rector of Environmental Highlands.
Services and Pam Over- The woodworking shop
ton, Director of Health will be transferred to the
Services, the plans for the west end of the Cypress
in-house movement of different departments within garage to a space that is now used for storage.
the health center were discussed. In Phase I the Highlands kitchen will be renovated.
“It is a very complicated process. We are trying to The renovation will include adding many new pieces
make sure this expansion plan will not severely im- of equipment that will allow the dietary staff to cook
pact the regular medical services,” Overton stressed. Please turn to page 6

CARROLL CENTER EARNS FIVE STARS IN U.S. NEWS RANKING

See page 3
Charley’s Corner
by Charley Tirrell, CEO

The Cheeseheads Glenridge TV channel. We hope to have open houses and as always
and the Terrible have it completed this summer. want to thank those outstanding
Towels have finished Please don’t wait until the Ambassadors for their great work.
their battle of the expansion is complete to visit Our Speaker Series is in full
century, with the fellow members in the Carroll swing and we invite you and your
Cheeseheads from Center. I can tell you how friends to attend these entertaining
Green Bay eking out important it is to visit friends and educational events. The GPAC
a win, ending the football season for during their stay in the health is abuzz with several plays and
this year. I can hear an audible groan center. A caring smile and a events over the coming weeks.
from the (mostly) male population. familiar face can work wonders I strongly encourage you to act
Closer to home, the street work that medication can never achieve. quickly to reserve a seat for these
on Honore has been completed This is the season for the performances.
and we are once again allowed to snowbirds to arrive en masse and Lastly, I want you all to join
utilize that thoroughfare. view the wonders of Sarasota and me in wishing our maintenance
As I continue to hear of epic The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch. manager, Jack Wohlforth, a very
snowstorms throughout the country, Our member Ambassadors have happy retirement as well as hearty
let’s all breathe a sigh of relief that continued to excel beyond measure thanks for his years of service to
we are here in beautiful Sarasota in making our prospects feel at our members. He has been a joy
where everyone is good-looking and home and helping them realize now to work with and we will miss his
all the children are above average. is the time to seize the moment and constant good humor.
In this issue, there is an article on take the plunge in committing to Best regards,
the Carroll Center expansion which become members. We continue to Charley
I’m sure you will find interesting.
We are so excited about this
becoming a reality. This will ensure Best wishes
that all our members will have the
ability to recover in our health care
to Maintenance Manager
neighborhood. Later this month, Jack Wohlforth,
there will be some activity just
outside our east entrance as we who has retired after 5
begin to utilize the area for some
staff parking in anticipation of the
years of service to
expansion. The Glenridge.
We are in the process of creating
a video tour of the health center We’ll miss you, Jack!
for you and friends to watch on the
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AROUND THE GLENRIDGE

Call McClain to Fix Problems – Even Raccoons on the Roof!

by George Measer

“I want to
know every prob-
lem,” said Rick
McClain, Glenridge
Environmental
Services Information
Coordinator. “No
way to fix things if I don’t know
about the problems.”
According to Ron Byers, Director
of Environmental Services, “All
problem calls now go through
one source. These departments
include Maintenance, Grounds,
Housekeeping, Laundry, and
Security.”
According to McClain any calls
his office receives are funneled
through to the Glenridge depart-
ment responsible for fixing the
problem. Each call is documented,
stamped and dated. Then an e-mail
is sent to the proper department.
“Each day is very different.
I never know what to expect,”
McClain commented. “I like
handling people’s concerns,” he
continued “and try to resolve their
problems as fast as I can.”
McLain said that, in a month’s
time, he receives between 1,000
and 1,500 calls. For a 30-day
month, figuring eight days off for
weekends, that is about 60-68 calls
per working day.
“Glenridge is known as the most
prestigious retirement community
in southern Florida. I work hard and
feel it is my responsibility to do my
part to keep that reputation and to
maintain the high quality of life our
members enjoy,” he emphasized.
Most of the calls are common
everyday problems such as replac-
ing a lightbulb, he said. However,
recently a Club Home couple heard
strange scratches on their roof
every night. At first they thought it
was just a bird.
But the scratches continued.
The members called McClain and
reported the unusual sounds, not re-
ally sure what was causing them.
It took some time to get to the
bottom of this problem, but we
finally obtained the services of an
animal control company,” McClain
reported.
A mother raccoon
and her four babies
had a nest under an
overhang portion of
the roof. The animals
were trapped and
released in a distant Rick McClain
area, with no harm to
the roof or the raccoon family.
He also said that he has made
some changes in the handling of
calls. Calls are now on a computer
spread sheet. A better record is be-
ing kept for all calls.
McClain stressed again that he
wants members to call him with
any problem at 552-5354 or e-mail
him at rmcclain@theglenridge.com.

Carroll Center Earns Five Stars in U.S. News Ranking

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch skilled nursing center is on the list of U.S. News Best
Nursing Homes in the nation! The Carroll Center is one of just 2,334 facilities across
the country that earned an overall score of 5 stars, the highest ranking, based on health
inspection results, adequacy of nurse staffing and quality of care. Only about one facility in
seven met this standard.
Skilled nursing centers are a highly regulated industry under constant scrutiny and
inspection. We take great pride in being recognized for maintaining this 5-Star level
of excellence. Congratulations to Pam Overton and all her hard-working staff for this
outstanding achievement.

MARCH 2011 3
An Author on Our Midst
by Anne Calvert
As one
moves to-
ward birth-
days, one
looks back
with wonder
about how
we achieved
certain
milestones
in our lives.
Sometimes a talent is buried within
us and doesn’t surface until the
more mundane tasks have been
completed. Such is the story I
discovered when I met Glenridge
member Marvin Sablosky. He had
completed several careers before
he took a course in creative writing
after retirement to Sarasota.
The course was really about the
writing of short stories. Marvin
discovered he really enjoyed writing
and for three or four years short sto-
ries were his forte. One day he read
an article about the hull of a Con-
federate ship, the CSS Alabama,
which was found in The English
Climate Change Expert to Speak at GPAC
George Denton, Ph.D., will dis-
cuss climate change in the Glen-
ridge Performing Arts Center the-
ater on Tuesday, March 8, at 11:00
a.m., at a meeting of the Founders
Garden Club of Sarasota, to which
Glenridge members are invited.
The concept that Earth has ex-
perienced a great ice age emerged
more than a century ago. In recent
decades geological studies have
revealed repeated major ice ages
over the last million years, most
evident in the Northern Hemi-
sphere. Beginning about 18,000
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Channel off France. The assignment
was to write a 5,000-word short
story, but four years later his short
story about this hull was a nearly
300-page novel.
There could be another book writ-
ten about his adventures in getting
his book published. That period took
six years and a lot of frustration, but
this story has a very happy ending!
Marvin Sablosky is the author of a
very beautiful book titled Another
Time, Another Place with a picture
of ships at war on the cover – the
sinking of the CSS Alabama, a Con-
federate ship.
Another Time, Another Place is
really two stories in one. The au-
thor starts in the present time and
smoothly transitions to 1861. As the
story progresses, one can clearly
identify the two strands, each of
which has been carefully written. It
is a joy to read.
As Marvin completed his book, he
found the road to publishing to be
very frustrating. He kept submitting
to publishers who gave him many
years ago, the southern part of the
planet switched from a glacial cli-
mate to the interglacial conditions
of today. Determining the origin of
this extraordinary warming event
lies at the heart of solving the ice
age puzzle.
Considered the world’s foremost
geoscientist, George Denton is the
Libra Professor of Earth Sciences,
Quaternary & Glacial Science at
the University of Maine. He is a
member of the National Academy
of Sciences and the Royal Swedish
Academy of Sciences. His Ph.D.
reasons why it wasn’t possible to
publish the book, none of which
were that the book lacked merit.
Eventually he found Book Surge, a
division of Amazon which special-
izes in self-publishing, and he has
completed a very special adventure.
Another Time, Another Place can
be purchased by calling the author,
Marvin Sablosky, at 487-8010.
Will this one novel complete his
dream? I was not surprised to hear
that he is working on another novel
– tongue in cheek this time – about
the USS Fogg (DE 57), the ship
on which he served as an anti-sub-
marine officer and later as a com-
munications officer during WWII.
He survived a torpedo attack in late
1944, and was part of the skeleton
crew that towed the crippled Fogg
through the stormy Atlantic to her
home port at the Boston Naval
Yard. What a setting in which to
find humor, but that’s another story
to be told!
is from Yale University. He is the
recipient of an Honorary Ph.D.
from Stockholm University and an
Honorary Doctor of Science from
the University of Edinburgh.
In recent years, Dr. Denton’s
research has focused on the timing
and mechanisms of abrupt climate
change, particularly the interaction
between the hemispheres.
A question and answer session
will follow his March 8, 11:00 a.m.
talk. The lecture is free; reserva-
tions are not necessary.
Glenridge Fine Art Show Set for April 9–10
by Jean Minneman

Original fine art Art works are to be

of any medium will submitted Friday, April
be welcomed for 8, between the hours of
the 2011 Glenridge 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., no
Fine Art Show to be earlier and no later.
staged in the McIntyre Hours for viewing the
Rooms Saturday and show will be Saturday,
Sunday, April 9 and April 9, between 10:00
10. Glenridge members a.m. and 4:00 p.m.,
and staff are invited and Sunday, April 10,
to submit original between 10: 00 a.m. and
paintings, sculptures, 2:00 p.m. The committee
drawings, graphics, hopes that all will
art photography, come and support the
needlework, metal Selected works from the 2010 Art Show are displayed creative talents of fellow
works, etc. The pieces on the Mezzanine. Glenridge members.
must be original, never Artists are to retrieve
before exhibited in a Glenridge show and must fall their works Sunday, April 10, between 2:00 p.m. and
into the category of fine art, not craft. 2:30 p.m.
Original writings such as stories or essays and Sponsored by the Glenridge Art and Décor
musical scores also are welcome. No more than three committee, the show is free to members and guests.
works by any artist will be accepted, dependent upon Questions should go to show chairman Jane Dye, 924-
size and available space. 0626, or to assistant Anne Lunghino, 929-1944.

February Brings New Unsung Hero

by Joyce Morrison

Laughing with surprise and
pleasure, Margrit Messenheimer
became the Glenridge February
Unsung Hero for her work with
the Low Vision Group and other
volunteer activities. The honor
was awarded at the February 10
meeting of the Glenridge Advi-
Margrit Messenheimer
sory Council.
“I never expected this at all,” she told the friends
who were gathering to congratulate her, “I was only
trying to help out.”
And help out she has, over a long period of over 30
years. When she moved to The Glenridge she began
trying to find a place where she could continue her
volunteer work and fate led her to Suzie Hedstrom.
The two checked out the low vision program at an-
other local retirement community, but both agreed that
The Glenridge should have its own unique program.
“Glenridge is a different kind of place,” Margrit
said, “and it needs programs designed for it.” That
decision brought connections to the Lighthouse and
ultimately special equipment for sight-impaired mem-
bers.
Margrit is an active Glenridge Ambassador, and
she works in the Health Center, where she helps with
crafts and other activities and assists on day trips. She
even dons a chauffeur’s hat now and then. “I like to
drive,” she said, “and I also know how much it means
to people who can’t drive themselves.” A volunteer’s
life is a busy one.

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American Diplomat to Speak at Women’s Club
by Anne Calvert
Jeannette W.
Hyde, an Ameri-
can diplomat,
is to speak to
The Glenridge
Women’s Club
on Monday,
March 28, at
Jeannette W. Hyde
12:00 noon in
the MacIntyre Room. She served as
the US Ambassador to Barbados,
Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and
the Grenadines, and to Grenada, St.
Kitts, Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda
from 1994 to 1997.
Prior to her appointment her
many experiences included: teacher
on the Island of Crete, Greece, in
Carroll Center Expansion Plans Finalized
continued from page 1
meals in The Highlands instead of
transporting the food from the main
kitchen. There will be a griddle,
deep fryer and an oven.
This same type of renovation will
be done to the Carroll Center kitchen
in Phase II. Cooking within the health
center’s kitchens will enhance the
dining experience. The residents will
be able to smell the food cooking!
During the construction period food
service delivery will be altered but
this should not change the residents’
dining experience.
In Phase II of the Carroll Center
expansion the “yellow hall” will
have a complete facelift. There will
no longer be residents living on
this hall. The dining room will be
expanded and a new multi-purpose
room added to allow for more
space for group activities and it
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the 1960s; counselor with the North
Carolina Administrative Office of
the Courts; owner of several retail
stores in Fayetteville, NC, in the
1970s; investments of commercial
real estate development and na-
tional restaurant chains in the 1980s
and 1990s. She has co-founded two
Raleigh, NC, banks: Triangle Bank
and North State Bank.
Ambassador Hyde seems to work
in decades, broadening her experi-
ences through each one. They have
brought her recognition and rich
experiences. Among her many hon-
ors are several awards for her anti-
drug trafficking work – from the
US Coast Guard, the Department of
will also allow for overflow for the
dining room.
The health center employee
lunch room will be moved to the
“yellow” hallway, and two offices
will move into two of the rooms.
There will be two computer sta-
tions added to this corridor for use
of our members.
Also in Phase II the Wellness
Center will be renovated and the
office for the Wellness Nurse will
be relocated. The Carroll Center
conference room will be moved to
what is currently the woodshop.
“The search is continuing for a
geriatrician to see our members in
the Wellness Center,” Overton said.
“It is a difficult search as there are
not many geriatricians available.”
The Glenridge Medical Direc-
tor, Dr. Barry Stein, will continue
Defense, the FBI and the US Drug
Enforcement Agency.
Ambassador Hyde is well known
in state and national politics and
has served on the boards of many
organizations. She resides with her
husband in Raleigh, North Caro-
lina, and Sarasota.
Our luncheon in March will be
very special with an outstanding
speaker, a new and varied menu,
and an opportunity to spend an
hour and a half with friends. Per-
fect! Tell your friends to call the
Concierge at 552-5315 to make
their reservations for the luncheon
and to meet you at noon in the Mac
Room on March 28.
to see members in the Wellness
Center, as will the podiatrist and
hearing specialist.
In addition, the nursing office as
well as the waiting room will be
expanded. There will be three exam
rooms. The waiting area will feature
a glass wall looking onto the beauti-
ful Carroll Center gardens.
“The entire project was part of the
original Glenridge plan for our com-
munity,” Tirrell commented. “This
is a revenue-producing investment
and should not affect monthly fees
or increase property taxes.”
Overton said “there is a great de-
mand for skilled nursing rooms and
we should have no trouble filling
them either from our own member-
ship or, if space is available, from
outside sources.
The Glenridge Fills Banking Gap
by Joyce Morrison
Seventeen banks were approached about replacing the Wachovia branch at The Glenridge, and although three
local banks were seriously interested, CEO Charley Tirrell told members at the February G.A.C. meeting that
the final decisions were negative.
As a result, Kathy Mathews, Director of Member Services, and Blair Spencer, Transportation Manager,
launched a new service to Palmer Ranch Plaza (Central Sarasota Parkway and US41) where, among other shop-
ping, there is a Wachovia Bank branch. This weekly service began February 23 and will be part of the Glen-
ridge’s regular shopping shuttle service. (See box.)
Departures for the complimentary shuttle service are from all lobbies (main, Cypress, Oaks, Palm and High-
lands). Club Home members please call 552-5328 to be picked up from your home.
In addition, member cash advances up to $200 will be available in the accounting office on Wednesdays and
Fridays from 11am to12pm.

GLENRIDGE FREE SHOPPING SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

_____________________________________________________________________________________
Monday & Friday 9:00am Publix and other stores
Clark & Honore and banks on the four corners
of the intersection

10:15am Publix only

Return pick-up 9:45am or latest 11:30am from Publix (or earlier per member requests)
____________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 1:00pm Palmer Ranch Plaza (Publix, Target, Wachovia)
Palmer Ranch Plaza and Westfield Sarasota Square Mall
and Sarasota Square Mall
Return pick-up 2:00pm or latest 3:30pm (or earlier per member requests)
______________________________________________________________________________________
1st Friday of Month 1:00pm Southgate Mall (US41 & Bee Ridge)
Southgate Mall
Return pick-up 3:00pm; Advance sign-up with Concierge

LOW VISION GROUP

IN MEMORIAM
Friday, March 11, 2011
1:30pm ~ Mac II Kay Bain
Guest Speaker: John Palmer Kappie Spencer
John Palmer, Founder/Owner of “Magnify America,”
“What a beautiful difference
will demonstrate the KINDLE and similar devices. one single life can make.”
Newcomers Welcome!
MARCH 2011 7
‘Paws’ in the Highlands
by Saundra Overstake

“Do you allow The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society stud-
pets?” is a com- ies showed that senior citizens living with pets have
mon question from better health, mentally and physically, than those with-
a pet owner when out pets. This research encouraged assisted living cen-
choosing the Con- ters to experiment
tinuing Care Retire- with pet-friendly
ment Community living situations. We
(CCRC) to spend are fortunate here at
the rest of your The Glenridge. We
life. “The pet is a have a pet-friendly
Tasha Dinoffer part of the family!” environment and it
stated Elaine Mueller, extends to our ‘ele-
resident in the Highlands. “My daughter and I looked gant assisted living’
at many CCRCs throughout the country before finding in the Highlands.
The Glenridge. “This is where both my Annie and I re-
Photos by Saundra
ceive care. After all she is my best friend!” Mrs. Muel-
Overstake.
ler and Annie, a Bichon Frise, have been together for
five years. In addition to pets serving as a best friend,
there are indeed other benefits of seniors owning pets. Elaine Mueller and Annie.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, pets can lower blood pressure and
cholesterol, ease loneliness and improve social lives,
which are benefits of particular importance for seniors
A Smidge of Bridge
by Jean Minneman
who may be dealing with health problems. Those
independent members here at The Glenridge who NORTH
have pets and are in need of the care and assistance sA63
of the Highlands can move to any apartment on any 1AK64
floor along with the pet. Moving with the pet actually 2 A J 10
makes the transition to assisted living smoother as the cK98
member and the pet have one another. WEST EAST
Harold and Matty Dinoffer and their 10-year-old
Persian cat Tasha (she refused to have her picture SOUTH
taken with her owners) moved from the Oaks Building s K J 10
to the Highlands over two years ago. The Dinoffers 1Q52
2K54
could not stop talking about the pleasure and uncondi-
cAQJ6
tional love they receive from their four-legged family
member. Matty discussed “that special feeling” when The contract is 6 NT, played by South. There
they walk into their apartment and Tasha is there to was no intervening bidding by E-W. The lead
greet them. The Persian beauty wraps herself around was the heart J. We all can count 11 tricks off the
Harold’s legs while he scratches her back. These types top. Which is the best play for the 12th? A spade
of activities with pets can help reduce depression, finesse? a diamond finesse? or the heart split? How
relieve stress, and lower anxiety. about a punt? Solution, page 13.

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St. Patrick’s Day Festivities and Art Show among March Activities
by Karen Radcliffe, Activities Manager

“In like a lion, out like a lamb!” That is what we Family Night will be held in the Isle of Skye (mem-
hope for this March. This month we have a variety of ory care unit) on Thursday, March 24. Family Night in
activities to pique the interest of our members/resi- the Highlands and the Carroll Center will be Thursday,
dents. The Carroll Center begins the month by taking March 31. The theme is “Welcome Spring.” Dining
a bowling trip on March 2 to Sunset Lanes to test our Services will plan a scrumptious meal for everyone’s
skills. We will have a visit from Mary Kay Cosmet- enjoyment. Management staff will assist with the serv-
ics on the 16th as part of the “Your Lucky Day Spa” ing of the meal.
program in the Highlands.
On St. Patrick’s Day we have a variety of activities
taking place. On the 14th, 15th and 16th a leprechaun
will be awarded for each activity attended on those
days. On the 17th, the person with the most lepre-
chauns will be crowned the King or Queen Lepre-
chaun and be given a green derby and beads to wear
for the day. There will be a sing-along in the High-
lands with piano music by Barb Ramsey. In the Car-
roll Center we will have a Wearin’ o’ the Green party
with music, food and games. The Isle of Skye will
begin their morning with Irish music and festivities.
Highlands members/residents are very busy through-
out the year with a variety of craft projects. They will
hold an Art Show on Monday, March 7, at 3 p.m. in
the Highlands Activity Room to display their many Lorraine Callaghan, Activity Assistant, and her husband
projects. “Mr. Woo” entertained during the Chinese New Year program
in February.

Residents/members enjoy the Chinese food. Mary Chickvara has some Asian-style fun.

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Welcome New Members
by Jane Goehrig
Frederick and Lorna
Hard
Club Home 21 is the new home
of Frederick and Lorna Hard. They
came to The Glenridge from Peli-
can Cove, where Lorna edited the
newspaper for a short time.
Lorna lived in Manhattan all
Fred and Lorna of her adult life. She was born in
Hard Ohio but her family soon moved
to the suburbs of New York City. She attended the Gill
school in Bernardsville, NJ, and is a graduate of Smith
College. She worked in Conference Services at the
United Nations until the mid 1980s.
Fred was born in New York City and grew up on
Long Island. He has four children from his former
marriage. He attended the Harvey School in NY and
Pomfret School in CT. When he graduated from Yale
he served in the navy for a couple of years and then
entered the banking and brokerage business.
After Fred and Lorna were married, he worked in
New York for a while and was then sent to Bermuda
for three years, an assignment they both loved. When
he retired they moved to a home in Wardsboro, VT,
where they stayed for twenty years before coming to
Sarasota and Pelican Cove.
Fred and Lorna have kayaks that they enjoy taking
to nearby rivers. They are bridge players and are look-
ing forward to participating in our duplicate and other
bridge games.
They say that while settling into their new home
they have been delighted by the friendliness of their
neighbors. Many have stopped by to say hello, bring-
ing cookies and other welcoming gifts. They have also
found the staff to be incredibly helpful, cheerful and
efficient. We welcome the Hards to The Glenridge.
Peter and Jane How
New members Peter and Jane
How have recently moved into
Apartment 1310. They are no
strangers to Sarasota. They have
been coming here since 1979 and
have had two homes in the Mead-
ows, one in University Park and
Peter and Jane How one in Lakewood Ranch. They still
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have a home in Birmingham, England, where they
stay a few months in the summer.
Peter was born in Birmingham but was away at
boarding school during World War II. His career was
with The How Group, a family business that was later
listed on the London Stock Exchange. They provided
electrical systems, fire systems, plumbing, air con-
ditioning – everything but the bricks and mortar – to
buildings such as factories, hospitals, theaters, hotels,
schools, etc. During the 44 years he was with that
company he made frequent trips to America on busi-
ness and vacation. They used a lot of American equip-
ment in their work.
Jane was born in Wallsend, England, a town that
was literally at the end of Hadrian’s Roman Wall.
During World War II, many school children were put
on trains with labels on their coats and gas masks in
their bags, and sent to the country. She says it was
an incredible experience. At the age of eighteen she
joined the WRNS where she stayed for three years do-
ing meteorological work. She then joined the Wom-
en’s Royal Air Force, and there she met Peter, who
was doing two years of service in the RAF.
Peter and Jane have two sons, one in Chiang Mai,
Thailand, and one in Montserrat in the Caribbean.
Both Hows enjoy theater, music, books, opera and
travel. Peter is very interested in magic and used to
perform for many years. He belongs to Ring 81, a lo-
cal magic club. He first saw The Glenridge when they
performed here in our GPAC.
We welcome Jane and Peter to The Glenridge.
Walter Scherr
Walter Scherr, the new resident
of Apartment 3303, first came to
Sarasota for medical treatment.
He liked it so much that he moved
here.
Walter has over thirty years ex-
perience working in senior man-
Walter Scherr agement for three leading multina-
tional organizations. Most recently
he has worked for Veeco Instru-
ments, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and
later as Executive Vice President, and for many years
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Welcome New Members
continued from page 12

he remained connected as an active member of their
Board of Directors. He presently is Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Valance Operating Company, a
gas and oil company headquartered in Houston, Texas.
In 1970 Walter founded Visual Sciences Inc. Para-
fax, the first facsimile company to be listed on the
Stock Exchange. For his achievements there he was
featured in Fortune magazine. Prior to this he was
controller of Litton Industries and Sperry Rand Com-
pany.
Walter’s business career enabled him to live in Eu-
rope and Asia and to travel over two million miles.
Walter earned his BBS from Pace University and an
MBA from Hofstra College. He was Associate Profes-
sor at New York University – Farmingdale, where he
taught industrial management courses.
In 1986 he was executive producer of the full length
motion picture, “Whatever It Takes,” featuring Martin
Balsam. The story was about a father/son conflict.
His work in the nonprofit area has been ongoing
throughout his career. In addition to the time and atten-
tion he dedicates to The Center for Discovery, Walter
has been President of Ability is Ageless and President
of WIT, Artists’ Endowment Fund, and he remains
director of the Vera and Walter Scherr Charitable Trust
Fund. The Fund’s goal and vision was inspired by
people with disabilities to evolve new models for liv-
ing on Earth.
We are happy to welcome Walter to The Glenridge.

A Smidge of Bridge Solution

from page 10

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Take the first trick with the ace of hearts. Play
the four winning club tricks, discarding a low
spade on the fourth club. Go to the heart K… and
boo, hiss, the hearts did not break. Well, lead the
fourth heart anyway, surrendering the trick and
discard a small diamond from hand. Whoever wins
the heart trick will have to give you a free finesse
in either spades or diamonds. Lay out the cards
and try it!

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SpringFest Brings Palmer Ranch Neighbors Together
by Jan Linehan

community and the theater are avail- a youth demonstration area with
able. everything from the PAL Sailor
The community-building event Circus to cheerleading to a cake
brings together state and county walk, and of course food – espe-
groups, non-profit organizations, the cially barbecue. Sun safety will be
business community and residents. emphasized and attendees are urged
The Sarasota SpringFest will be
This year's charity partner is the by the Fest committee to “wear a
held for its fifth year on Palmer
Sarasota County sheriff's office youth great hat to promote sun safety.”
Ranch on Saturday, March 19, from
programs: PAL Sailor Circus, Pony In conjunction with SpringFest,
9 am to 4 pm, and for the fifth year
PAL, Camp XRAYD and Streetwise community members can register
The Glenridge will have a role in
Parenting. Activities are held at the for a 5K family fun walk-run and
the day's festivities. Ben Turoff,
corner of Sawyer Loop and North- a 12K road race through Palmer
manager of the Performing Arts
ridge Road off Clark Road. Admis- Ranch neighborhoods and the
Center, will spearhead Glenridge
sion and parking are free. Legacy Trail, finishing at the Saw-
participation, assisting with the
Organizers promise bands, a yer Loop main site.
sound system and making sure that
business expo, children's activities,
information about the Glenridge

Lee Hinkle Joins Glenridge Board of Directors

Lee F. Hinkle has been named to the Board of Directors of The Glenridge on Palmer
Ranch. Mrs. Hinkle has more than three decades of experience advocating for positive
change on public policy issues affecting Florida’s citizens. As Florida State University’s
Vice President for University Relations and Advancement since April 2003, she is re-
sponsible for the university’s outreach to alumni, friends, fans and the community. Her
duties include supervision of the Florida State University Foundation, Seminole Boost-
ers, Alumni Association, Government Relations, Special Events and University Com-
munications. We are happy to welcome Mrs. Hinkle to the Glenridge family!

Lee Hinkle

Drug Advisor to President Johnson to Speak at March Men’s Club

by Jean Minneman

New Glenridge member Ed Feldmann will speak
at the March 21 luncheon meeting of the Glenridge
Men’s Club about his experience as drug abuse consul-
tant to President Lyndon B. Johnson.
In that position Feldmann testified before Congress
on drug reimbursement programs and drug quality. In
a White House ceremony, President Johnson presented
him with a pen from the signing of the original Medi-
care act in recognition of his advice and recommenda-
tions in determining drug coverage in hospitals.
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Feldmann was educated at Loyola
and was a research fellow at the Uni-
versity of Wisconsin where he earned
a Master’s degree in pharmacy and
a Ph.D. in chemistry-biochemistry
before pursuing medical postgraduate
work at Northwestern and University Ed Feldmann
of Chicago.
Call the Concierge for luncheon reservations -
552-5315.
Laughs Abound in Play Readers’ ‘Comedy Cornucopia’
by Cynthia Cudworth

The Glenridge Play Readers have aged to form her own aerial act, Seva’s name means “selfless ser-
scheduled a “cornucopia” of com- performing in Las Vegas. When vice” in Sanskrit. She likes to live
edies for its next Café performance not flying in the air, Seva danced in by that name in her approach to
in late March. The show promises to interacting with humanity. To-
be funny and highly entertaining, as day, Seva lives in Florida, loves
audiences have come to expect from to travel and goes anywhere the
our talented thespian members. job takes her.
The Play Readers Café shows are The Play Readers Café is
held in the MacIntyre Room. Plans scheduled for Wednesday,
for this year’s Café are again to March 30, and Thursday, March
create a mini theater with a “riser 31, in the Mac Rooms. Doors
stage,” appropriate costumes and, will open at 3:30; show time is
of course, all participants will be 4 pm. The Café offers compli-
“miked.” The Café is an all-mem- mentary cheese, crackers and
ber show of several short plays or fruit. Drinks are available by
vignettes. Producers will be four signature.
Glenridge gals - Colleen Darby, Be sure to check the posters
Audrey Brodhag, Lee Chaverin and by the Dining Rooms and our
Babette Trader. Play Readers Café director Seva Anthony in-house TV channels for
Again this year Seva Anthony several revues. In 1996 she retired announcements.
will serve as our director. Seva is a her aerial act and continued to Save the dates. It is fun to watch
lady of many talents. As a teenager work on her actress/dancer skills our friends perform! They are so
she became interested in ballet and which she continues to do today. good!!
although statistically it was decid-
edly too late to pursue a career in
dance, she went against all odds
and studied ballet and received her
BA in Ballet Education. In 1980,
Seva relocated to New York City
and with a friend taught choreog-
raphy to college students. In 1984,
she choreographed over 20 produc-
tions for teens. While in NY, Seva
extended her knowledge in several
styles of dance, performing ballet
and signing on with the Jose Greco
Spanish Dance Company. In 1989,
she signed on with the Gunther
Gebel Farewell Tour and then
the Ringling Brothers Barnum &
Bailey Circus as a dancer aerialist.
Shortly thereafter, she was encour-
Photo and graphic by Dick Montmeat

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 MOVIES
GPAC
by Ken Bonwit

MARCH
Tues., Mar. 8, 8pm: SECRETARIAT (2010)
Drama/Family/History; Rated PG for brief mild language; Run time: 123 min.
Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh, Margo Martindale and Nelsan Ellis
Penny Chenery (Lane) took over her father’s ailing Meadow Stable even though she knew very little about
horse racing. With help from Lucien Laurin (Malkovich) she survived in a male-dominated business, ultimately
training Secretariat, the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Tues., Mar. 15, 8pm: OLIVER (1968)
Crime/Drama/Family/Musical; Rated G; Run time: 153 min.
Mark Lester, Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe, Jack Wild & Hugh Griffith
In this Oscar-winning musical adaptation of Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” Oliver (Lester) runs away from an
orphanage. Artful Dodger (Wild) takes Oliver to join a group of boys who are trained by Fagin (Moody) to be
pickpockets. Sinister Bill Sikes (Reed) forces Fagin to share his “income.”
Tues., Mar. 22, 8pm: GET LOW (2009)
Drama/Mystery; Rated PG-13 for thematic material and brief violence; Run time: 113 min.
Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray, Lucas Black, Gerald McRaney and Bill Cobbs
Hermit Felix (Duvall) recruits local funeral director Frank (Murray) to stage his funeral so he can hear what
people say about him and so he can get the truth about his past out in the open. Will anyone come?
Tues., Mar. 29, 8pm: OCTOBER SKY (1999)
Biography/Drama/Family; PG for language, sensuality, alcohol & theme; Run time 108 min.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott and Chad Lindberg
In a coalmine town Homer (Gyllenhaal) can only look forward to working in the coalmine. When the satellite
Sputnik was orbited Homer and his friends try to build rockets. A teacher urges them to enter a science fair with
college scholarships as prizes. They now shoot for the stars.

Hors d’oeuvre of the Month

by Mary Manegold
Tuna Mousse
1 can white tuna in water 1 tbsp. minced onion
8 oz. cream cheese, softened dash of Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. chili sauce l envelope gelatin
2 tbsp. parsley flakes 1 tbsp. minced onion
Mix tuna with cream cheese. Add other ingredients and blend well. Refrigerate. Serve with crackers. Serves 12.

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