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Inside

2 Taking a Holistic Approachto Wellness and Longevity

3 Social Network . . .

4 Speaking of Impressive . . .

The Glenridge ReceivesHigh Ranking

learned quickly that living at The

Glenridge means not having to worry

about things that used to take up a lot of

their time. When you need something,

you just make a call, and the staff is

delighted to help, adds Lorna. When a

light bulb burns out on a 12-foot ceiling,

someone comes and changes it. Its that

simple. Our lifestyle is no different than itused to be. We still go kayaking and

biking when we want to. We go to the

theater. We do what we want to do.

Nothing has changed, except we now

have continuing care, which is so

important. The Glenridge has turned

out to be everything we wanted and

more than we expected. We absolutely

love it here.

The Right Decision, for Sure

Joyce and Jack Stedman lived right

around the corner from The Glenridge for

14 years. Although they knew about the

community, they werent sure they were

ready yet. But when Joyce suffered a

serious leg injury, the couple decided it

was time to consider long-term care

and they looked at a number of options.

Initially, I was the one who lagged

behind, she admits. But, now I am a

huge advocate. It was the right decision,

for sure.

7333 Scotland Way

Sarasota, FL 34238

941-552-5369 or

888-999-GLEN (4536)

www.TheGlenridge.com

A Not-For-ProfitCommunity governedby a SarasotaBoard of Directors

Spring 2011ChoicesChoices

For all life can be! Encore!For the Second Consecutive Year, The Glenridge Is NamedBest Retirement Community by Sarasota Magazine

Weve done it again! Readers ofSarasota Magazine have selectedThe Glenridge on Palmer Ranch as theBest Retirement Community

for 2011. We are honored to have been

chosen again this year, says CEO

Charles Tirrell. It reflects our ongoing

commitment to excellence.

Of course, The Glenridge is no

stranger to superlatives. From our

landscaping to our skilled nursing

facility, weve won a number of awards

. . . which is no surprise to our members,

who are eager to share their pride in our

spectacular Life Fulfilling Community.

Everything We Wanted andMore Than We Expected

After experiencing firsthand the

challenges of long-term care with his

own parents, Fred Hard and his wife

Lorna knew that they eventually wanted

to move to a life care community. About

six years ago, the Vermont residents

made their first visit to Sarasota and

fell in love with the area. At the time,

The Glenridge was under construction.

We looked at other communities, but

we had our eye on The Glenridge all

along, says Lorna. We bought a homehere and put our names on the wait list.

At the end of last year, the Hards

decided it was time and in the course

of one weekend, they embarked on a

crash course to educate

themselves about the

different contract

options. Two weeks

later, they signed their

contract. It happened

amazingly fast, says

Fred. The Glenridge

team worked long hours

to repaint, recarpet and

refurbish the whole

interior. We were blown

away by how attentive

they were and how

thoroughly the job was

done. Everyone made us

feel very special.

Although theyre new

members, the Hards have

T h e G l e n r i d g e o n P a l m e r R a n c h

Joyce and JackStedman like themany choicesoffered at TheGlenridge.

Fred and Lorna Hard say living atThe Glendridge gives them completefreedom to do the things they want to do.

Why? The Stedmans cite numerous

advantages: maintenance-free living

(no more worries about taking care of

the house and the pool); The Glenridges

passion for culture and the Performing

Arts Center; lifelong learning programs

and excellent long-term care.

The Glenridge is like a candy store,

Joyce says. You look around, like it all,have lots of options and can choose

different ones each time. Theres no

pressure, just fun its a different kind of

busy. We have been on five world

cruises, and for us, The Glenridge is like

living on a luxurious cruise

ship thats tied up at the

dock. We have superb

accommodations,

excellent food and

entertainment, and

we have been

befriended by

charming andinteresting people.

We also have a

crew thats

second to none.

What more can

we say?


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Research indicates that the road tooptimum health, wellness andlongevity has multiple components:

physical, intellectual, emotional,spiritual and social. With that inmind, The Glenridge on Palmer

Ranch takes a positive and lifefulfilling approach to aging by

providing an environment thatnurtures the body, stimulates themind and feeds the soul.

Focus on Fitness

According to the National Center for Health

Statistics, only about 32% of Americas seniors

exercise on a daily basis. Yet, physical activity

has been shown to help prevent everything from

heart attacks, strokes and cancer to bone loss

and dementia. The National Institute on

Aging concurs, calling exercise the fountain

of youth.

Robert and Jeanne Morris believe it and

their passion for fitness is one of the reasons

they were attracted to The Glenridge. Thecouple who came to Sarasota from Evansville,

Indiana exercise

six days a week.

An enthusiastic

bicyclist, Jeanne

participates in a

number of Fitness Center classes: yoga, muscles

in motion and power hour sometimes twice a

day. (Thats in addition to elliptical training,

free weights, abdominal exercises and

occasional water aerobics.) Bob works out in

the equipment room, lifting weights and using

the treadmill.There are a lot of things to love about The

Glenridge, says Jeanne. And the focus on

wellness is at the top of the list. Weve been here

a little over a year, and it has exceeded our

expectations. Everything we could ever want is

available to us. Its totally carefree living! We

just wish we had moved in sooner.

A Touch of Heaven

Josephine De Feo describes The Glenridge as

a touch of heaven. And she may be in a better

position than most to

make that statement.

The former business

owner spent 60 years in

the church goods

industry, designing and

manufacturing

ecclesiastical and

liturgical garments forthe clergy. One of the

highlights of her career was making the

vestments for Archbishop Spellman when he

was appointed Cardinal and completing an

order for 3,500 vestments,

which were shipped from her

factory in Cliffside, New

Jersey to Poland. In fact,

Josephine was so good at

what she did that Hollywood

filmmakers often came

calling, asking her to create

costumes for movie starsplaying religious roles

Jack Lemmon, Walter Pigeon,

Frank Sinatra and Richard

Chamberlain, among them.

Her work was so highly

regarded that the National

Church Goods Association

inducted her into their

Hall of Fame.

At The Glenridge, Josephine enjoys Academy

classes, the Performing Arts Center and the

friendly neighbors. She also serves on the dining

committee, which provides input on everything

from margarine vs. butter to dress codes for

dinner. We have both formal and casual dining

options here, she says. Its upscale without

being stuffy and the food

is superb!

Before moving in,

Josephine listened to friends

who had shopped

around visiting

communities up and down

the east coast. They

did all the legwork and

recommended The

Glenridge, she says. I trusted them, I tried

it out and love it, she says. I love all the

smiling faces and happy people. As far as Im

concerned, there is no other place to be! Its the

best thing I ever did for Josephine De Feo and

I would do it all over again only sooner.

Josephine De Feo enjoys thefull menu of activities offeredby The Glenridge.

At The Glenridge, Programs and Amenities Address Bod

Taking a Holistic Approach to Welln

Robert and Jeanne Morris take full advantage of The Glenridges 9,000-sq.-ft. Fitness Center and Spa.


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Alive. Vibrant. Fun.

With eclectic backgrounds and a wide range of

interests, David and Nada Farr feel right at home

at The Glenridge. A graduate of the University of

Rochester with a degree in math education, David

earned his Ph.D. from Syracuse University. The

former professor of educational research at the

University of Buffalo (SUNY) and two-time

Fulbright Scholar developed a computer-based

speech assistance device that enables people with

cerebral palsy to communicate. He also created a

general abilities testing program for Icelandic

school children. An alumna of Temple University

where she played on the basketball and hockey

teams, Nada was named to the colleges Sports

Hall of Fame. She moved to Sarasota in 1976,

where she worked as a guidance counselor in

high schools and junior colleges. The couple,

both widowed, met while living in Pelican Bay

and have been married for 12 years.

An enthusiastic sailor, David is also a

music lover who plays the vibraphone and

leads weekly jazz combo sessions. Nada, a

Glenridge Ambassador, enjoys the theater and

plays golf, tennis and bridge with her husband.

Were very, very happy

here, say the couple.

Everyone is so alive, so

vibrant, so much fun.

Its a very friendly and

social atmosphere. Were

having a great time

and our kids dont have to

worry about us anymore!

A Welcoming Environment

With a degree in Theater and Speech from

the University of Illinois and a career as Post

Entertainment Director with Army Special

Services, Lee Chaverin couldnt have found a

better place to call home than The Glenridge.

The former model and modeling instructor

turned her runway experience into a business

opportunity. She taught her own beautification

seminars for women, called Feminars, all over

the country. Her most important job, however,

was being a mother to her three children.

Lee and her late husband, Carl, moved to

Sarasota in 1990, where she became involved

with the Sarasota Opera Association. While on

its Board of Directors, she founded and chaired

its Speakers Bureau. Living nearby, she watchedThe Glenridge grow and flourish, and when her

husband passed away, she decided to move in.

Ive already gotten very involved, Lee says.

There are so many things that fit my

background. I enjoy the lecture programs and

theater performances. Plus, Ive joined the

Glenridge Players, attend classes at the

Glenridge Academy and take classes at the

Fitness Center four days a week. This is a

lovely, friendly, open, interesting, welcoming

environment. And, the people are extraordinary!

Major Peace of Mind

Snowbirds from New Jersey, Bob and

Glenna Ackerman had been spending winters in

Long Boat Key for the past five years. Health

issues prompted them to look for a community

that offered continuing care and after

checking out several communities, they decided

that The Glenridge best met their needs.

The whole package came together so

quickly, we couldnt believe it, says

Bob. Initially, we were

thinking wed wait a couple

more years, but the

residence we wanted became

available, and we jumped on

the opportunity. We came in the week after

Thanksgiving, spent four days picking out our

unit, choosing carpeting, colors, etc., got

through the holidays, put our house on themarket, sold it and moved in on February 1st

all in two months! The staff here was amazing

they were changing tile, door knobs, doors and

shelves while we were packing. It was snowing

in New Jersey when we left a great time to

move to the Sunshine State!

Still settling in, the couple is already enjoying

the theater and the Fitness Center, working out

three days a week, on average.

It was hard to leave our children, they say.

But, they are so supportive, and this was

something we felt we needed to do. All of us

have major peace of mind now.

Robert and Glenna Ackerman look forward tolifelong learning opportunities at The Glenridge.

ccording to research, people who are lonely and isolated are three to five times more likely to

develop a serious illness. In other words, staying connected and being social are actually good

for your health. If thats the case, then Glenridge members have a jump on longevity . . . and it just

might start at the Thistle Stop.

Members Bob and Jeanne Morris say the Thistle Stop is a great place to meet people, while

Josephine De Feo notes, The companionship and chitter-chatter during cocktail hour is wonderful.

A hands-down crowd favorite, the bar and lounge attracts early birds around 4:30 or 5 p.m. before

they go to dinner, with a second seating at about 5:30 or 6. Bartender Slade Crawford estimates that

about 60 to 100 members are served each night, and he expects that number to rise since

after-dinner drinks are now being offered. Speaking of which . . . the favorite Glenridge cocktail:

an apple martini. And for aprs dinner: the Hummer, a drink mixed with ice cream and dark rum.

Were ready to try anything, Crawford says with a smile.

Social Network . . .

The Thistle Stop Is a Popular Gathering Place for Glenridge Members

Mind and Spirit

ss and Longevity . . .

Lee Chaverin appreciates The Glenridges passion for culture.

David and Nada Farr like the friendly, socialatmosphere at The Glenridge.

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