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SEPTEMBER 2011

Life Ful filling Community®

For all life can be sm

This aerial photo shows construction progress on the Carroll Center expansion as of July 27, 2011. Photo by AeroPhoto.

Dick Montmeat was surprised to

be called to the stage at the August

G.A.C. meeting, where G.A.C.

President Bill Cahill and Franny

May, one of Dick’s creations of the puppet persuasion (brought to life

by Performance Coordinator Debo-

rah Kerr), awarded him the first

ever Council’s Choice Award.

The Council established the

award to honor members of The Glenridge who

unselfishly contribute their time and wisdom for the

enrichment of the community.

Dick Montmeat was selected for his incomparable

imagination, artistic vision and leadership. His set

GAC Recognizes Dick Montmeat

Dick Montmeat and Franny May

designs and furniture have given

life and dimension to many GPAC

productions. He has designed and

created a variety of puppets that

have delighted Glenridge audiencesHis creative vision and tireless ef-

forts provided the inspiration and

framework for “The Follies.” The

Glenridge Yacht Club – created with

his woodworking shop buddy Ross

Sidney – evolved into a regatta featuring a fleet of

remote-controlled boats on Loch Glenn.

Dick’s creativity and expertise have given members

hours of entertainment, laughter and joy. He is richly

deserving of the Council’s Choice Award.

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East Wing


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Charley’s Cornerby Charley Tirrell, CEO

The Piper Member Editorial Board

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Welcome back!!!

This applies to some

of our members as

well as the Piper

itself. Lots of great

things have happened

since our last issue.

The Carroll Center expansion

continues to progress on sched-

ule both from a completion and

expense projection. Please take a

peek at the two additional wings.

They seem to change each and

every day. The concrete work is

almost completed. The next phasewill focus on completing the roof-

ing and wall structure. Thereafter,

the individual rooms will begin to

take shape.

Simultaneously, we have begun

the installation of our Electronic

Medical Records system in the

Health Center. This will allow us to

improve on our already high clini-

cal standards.

We will be installing automatic

doors in the entry from both the

East and West garages into the

main building. We plan to add

these types of doors throughout the

campus in the future.

All our numbers continue to be

solid. The Carroll Center maintains

its “Five Star” rating. Our occupan-

cy rates are at 95% in independent

living and 98% in the Health Cen-ter. Overall revenue year-to-date

is two percent above projections

and our expenses are two percent

under budget. Our financial status

is well above the covenants from

our lender. Last month we began

preparing our 2012 budget. We

look forward to hearing from our

members on this topic.

Up to this date, The Glenridge

and Sarasota have been fortunate

in averting bad weather. However,

many experts are forecasting a very

busy hurricane season for the re-

mainder of this year. Please remain

prepared and keep your eyes on the

sky.

Thanks to all of you for your

thoughts and comments on continu-

ing to assist us in providing ongo-

ing improvements to our wonder-ful and exciting community – the

number one retirement community

in Florida for 2011 and beyond.

Best Regards

Charley

Letter to the Editor

The following note was sent to Bill Cahill, President of the G.A.C., by Dick Montmeat Dear Bill,

My thanks to you and the all the GAC Members for honoring me with the first “Council's Choice

Award.” I was completely surprised and very appreciative to be recognized for work I consider to be the

fun activities at Glenridge. It was easy to pick out the handiwork of many creative associates, friends and

staffers in scripting and staging the award and mini show, and a special treat that Miss Franny May would

take time from her busy schedule to perform.

Thanks to everyone, the award will fill a warm spot in our Glenridge memories.

Dick & Phyllis


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AROUND THE GLENRIDGE

Glenridge Emergency Call Button Worth the Price of Admissionby George Measer

As we move into the fourth month of

construction, things are beginning to take

shape. The exterior wall framing at the

South Wing is now complete and nearly

enclosed with wall board and windows. Most of the

roof deck and sheathing is complete and on schedule

to receive the skylights and roof tiles. Weather permit-

ting, this wing should be 100% dried-in by the end of

September including the stuccofi

nish on the exterior walls.

It was 10:30 one

evening last May.

Time to “hit the

sack” and have a

good night’s rest.

As usual, around

2 a.m., nature

nudged me and said, “It’s time to

do what all seniors do in the middle

of the night.”

But that 2 a.m. call wasn’t the

same as many nights past. Nor will

it ever be again, I hope! When I

became conscious of my nightly

need, I also became conscious of something else.

I was shaking so hard I could

hardly put two aspirins and water

in my mouth. My whole body was

shaking like a leaf flying in the

wind. A weird and scary experi-

ence!

As I stumbled back to my bed,

I collapsed right next to the bed. I

tried to stand, then tried to kneel,

then tried to find something to pull

myself up. But nothing worked and

I was too weak to do anything that

would help my situation. Except for

one thing!

On the bed table was the Glen-

ridge Emergency Call System but-

ton. With a shaking hand I reached

for the call button and pushed as

hard as I could.

Within seconds my phone rang. I

could only knock the phone off of its cradle and whisper “I can’t get

up!”

And then, within a couple of

minutes, I could hear the front door

open and people approaching me.

What a tremendous relief to have

those two wonderful men, a secu-

rity person and an LPN, at my side.

The two carefully lifted me back

into bed and the LPN gave me a

checkup. Since I had just taken

aspirin, I couldn’t have anymore.

Blood pressure good! So the men

tucked me in and said “See your

doctor in the morning,” which I did

And that is how I became aware

of what pneumonia is.

But if it weren’t for the Glenridge

Emergency Call button I would

probably have lain there for several

days. That button is worth the price

of admission!

Hopefully members will never have to use this button. But remem-

ber it is there for your use. Keep

it on you or nearby at all times.

Never be afraid to push the button

if help is needed.

I learned the hard way. I pray you

never do!

Carroll Center Construcon Updateby Mark Crouch, Project Manager

A little later in the month and looking forward into

October, expect to see the interior drywall going in,

paint and wood trim on the walls, as well as ceramic

tile on the bathroom floors.

The East Wing continues to mirror this same pro-

cess, although its schedule trails that of the South

Wing by a few weeks.

The Highlands kitchen will also be undergoing some

changes and improvements starting this month.



Exquisite photographs of 19 sepa-

rate orchids or bromeliads comprise

a recent gift from Phil Nelson to

The Glenridge. Phil’s original gift

was four photographs, but the Art

and Décor Committee cajoled him

into this entire collection. The in-

stallation, located on the 2nd floor

mezzanine hallway that backs into

the McIntyre Rooms, carries the

most appropriate title of “Floral

Portraits.”

Exotic sights and extensive

travel through the years spurred Phil

Nelson’s interest in photography.

He began with a Kodak Instamatic

and now uses digital cameras with

an expansive range of lenses. He

perfected his technique of photo-

graphing living plants with advice

and lessons from Glenridge member

Vern Sawyer many years ago. Phil

has approximately 35,000 photos in

Two Major Acquisions from Glenridge Arsts Installedby Jean Minneman

a database used by Selby Gardens.

By experimenting and changing his

various zoom lenses, he has recorded

in each photograph the tiniest por-

tion of the plant. In most cases the

photographed portion would not be

visible to the human eye. Phil empha-

sizes that he didn’t create this natural

beauty; he simply recorded it with the

help of technology.

The triangular shaped composi-

tion of 18 photographs is highlight-

ed by the consistency of simple

black frames and black back-

grounds. The installation spotlights

the juxtaposition of shapes and the brilliance of the rainbow’s colors.

The 19th piece hangs on the wall

opposite the composition.

A second major acquisition is

Jane Dye’s triptych which was

especially commissioned for the

dining room in The Highlands.

The request was for a painting of

the beach and the city of Sarasota.

Installed high above the dining

tables, the trio of works can be

viewed from a different angle from

the second floor balcony.

Jane’s acrylic paintings are com-

prised of scores of minute details

of buildings and sights and famous

scenes of Sarasota, suggesting

sailing, the circus, dancers, films,

charming courtyards, etc. The

triptych of a sundrenched beach

with water birds, waves, clouds,

etc., evokes the many facets of life

in Sarasota. Actually, Jane says it

is her interpretation of the city and

the beach. And to be appreciated, it

must be observed for some time in

order to “see” the minute details of

the various places, depicted in vivid

color and with a montage effect.

Painting and art are part of Jane’s

life blood and have been since her

early years. She lived on Siesta Key

for 25 years and experienced the

“The City of Arts” during that time

with other artists, classes, studies,

various art associations and with

her family. She paints from her

heart and her subject matter is what

she knows and loves…Sarasota!

Jane Dye’s “The City of Arts”

Phil Nelson’s “Floral Portraits”

Thanks to the extensive creativity and talent of Phyllis Montmeat, the wall above the

fireplace in the formal dining room has undergone a brightening facelift.

Combining her artistic skills with watercolor and acrylic paint, Phyllis has literally

painted over the old painting and brought it to life. (The old masters did this, too.) Her

design within the existing half circle shape was done to fit the board. Bright and alive

abstract renderings of hibiscus, magnolia and morning glory flowers are accented by

the renovated candlestick holders. Also, one of Phyllis’ favorite robins and her nested

eggs complete the painting. Craftsman Dick Montmeat applied some metallic paint to

the old candlestick holders to complete the composition.

This project was requested by the Glenridge Art and Décor Committee.

Member Updates Hawthorne Room Artby Jean Minneman

Phyllis Montmeat’s artistic

renovation in the

Hawthorne Room.



On May 27, 2011, a large envelope from The Florida

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

arrived at my apartment, stuffed with very of ficial

information about renewing my driver’s license before

July 22, 2011. Since I know that the Department of

Motor Vehicles has space at the Bee Ridge of fice of

AAA, I stopped that week to apply. First mistake! You

must have an appointment

Since I was standing in front of an employee there

without an appointment, she offered to give me a

vision test, which I failed.

After cataract surgery, I made an appointment to

obtain a license, and a mere six trips later I returned to

The Glenridge with a warm driver’s license!

The required documentation is daunting. (See box

below left for the list of acceptable documents.) They

dot every “i” on these requirements, as my six visits

(plus one to the Social Security of fice to verify my

name and Social Security number) will attest!

You must also verify your residential address by

providing two documents (car registration, voter

registration with name that matches your Social

Security name, or bills that have been paid from your

current residence).

If you see me driving across campus, honk, for you

will be greeting a happy member with a new driver’s

license that is good for six years!

How I Spent My Summer Vacaon, or Up Close and Personal with the DMVby Anne Calvert

Florida has new documentation requirements for

renewing or obtaining a new driver’s license or

identification card. (License plate or decal renewal

does not require this documentation.) Below are

the most common documents accepted for U.S.

citizens. Other types of acceptable documents can be found at www.GatherGoGet.com

1. Identification – Bring ONE:

Certified U.S. birth certificate or valid U.S.

passport

Name Change if applicable – Bring ONE:

Certified marriage certificate or certified name

change court order

2. Social Security Number – Bring ONE:Social Security card, W-2, 1099, or paycheck/stub

with complete SS number

3. Residential Address (not P.O. Box) – Bring

TWO:

Mortgage statement, car or vessel registration or

title, utility bill, voter registration card, W-2 or

1099

CHANGES IN REQUIREDDOCUMENTATION FOR FLORIDA

DRIVER’S LICENSE



A Smidge of Bridge by Jean Minneman

EASTWEST

NORTH

s A J 9 8

1 J 5

2 A K 3 2

c K 7 6

SOUTH

s K Q 10 7 6 5

1 K 10

2 Q

c 5 4 3 2

Thank you, partner, for putting down such a fine

dummy in our contract of 4 spades, South declaring.

The opening lead was the diamond Jack. I see

nine tricks off the top and the possibility of a 10th

trick with the club King. However, if East captures

his majesty and returns a heart and West captures

that king, I lose 4 tricks and am down one.

What to do?

Solution…page 9.

As the excavation began for the expansion of the

Carroll Center, many changes took place. One quite un-

usual one was observed by Highlands resident Elaine

Mueller and staff member Medina Velic on a recent

outing. As they strolled on Culzean Way they saw what

certainly looked like a fish. But the fish appeared to bewalking on little legs! It was a walking catfish.

The walking catfish was originally imported from

Thailand, reportedly in the 1960s, and is, indeed,

capable of moving on land using its pectoral fins as

“legs.” When it does so, it is able to breathe air using

specialized breathing organs opening off the gill arch-

es. They are considered an invasive species as they are

known to have invaded aquaculture farms where they

Unusual Fish Spotted on Campusby Dorothea Sidney

prey on fish stocks. The species thrive in stagnant, low

oxygen waters and are found in muddy ponds, canals

and ditches. We can assume that they had some sort of

subterranean colony at The Glenridge.

Fortunately Elaine had her camera with her. She and

Medina got pictures of the fish and of Medina trying

to shoo it back into the drain. We applaud their efforts

to help the homeless!

A walking cat fi sh strolls on Culzean Way.

CNA Medina Velic assists the cat fi sh back to more appropriate

environs. Photos by Elaine Mueller and Medina Velic



Glenridge Team Member Holds Title of High Priestessby Jan Linehan

Family, job, community service

– Patty Hunsberger of the Glen-

ridge dining staff juggles them

all, but among them her position

as High Priestess of the Ladies

Oriental Shrine of North America

(L.O.S.N.A) Sar-I Court #79 not

only has the most prestigious-

sounding title, but also absorbs

probably the greatest amount of

her time and energy at present.

Patty, a sixth generation Sara-

sotan, has spent five or six days

weekly at The Glenridge since she

came on the staff two years ago.

She goes home to a full householdincluding mother, two brothers and

grandson. But her concentration

these days is centered in her work

with the Lady Shriners (the men

are Nobles) with its dedication to

extending financial support and

assistance to the Shriners Hospi-

tals for Children. She has worked

through all the positions in her

court from bottom to top, a journey

of 12 years.

The Ladies Oriental Shrine of

North America was organized in

Wheeling, WV, in 1903, when a

group of women banded together

for an evening of fellowship while

the Nobles were enjoying their

ceremonials. With the spread of in-

terest in the organization, a Grand

Council came next, and in 1954

ritualistic work was incorporated.

Nevertheless, the special obliga-

tion to support the Shriners hos-

pitals – renowned for their dedi-

cated care for child burn victims,

but also encompassing research

and assistance in various areas of

childhood needs – is the overriding

concern of the ladies' groups. The

L.O.S.N.A. contributes over a half

million dollars annually to the hos-

pitals and a similar amount to other

philanthropic endeavors.

Patty, whose one-year term as

high priestess at the local level

ends in March 2012, will then

start all over again at the bottom towork her way toward “grand high.”

Meanwhile she directs her group

of 32 of ficers, 32 pages and 360

members in their ongoing efforts of

fund raisers, luncheons and special

projects, with a fun focus. “It's

such an honor and privilege to be

with this group of ladies who have

a purpose: helping our children,”

she says.

The Kilmory Way club homes of Ginny Tarika and Mary Fran Carroll were framed by a

double rainbow in this photo by Margaret Towner.

IN MEMORIAM

Ann Cunning

James CollevechioDonald Hazeltine

Jack Schwenker

“What a beautiful difference

one single life can make.”

Patty Hunsberger



Glenridge Member Honored for Home Designby Anne Calvert

Jean Vallee is a person of exqui-

site taste, so it is not surprising that

she was drawn to a beautiful envi-

ronment in which to build her own

dream house. Jean became an early

builder in Riverwoods, a suburb of

Chicago, after she met an architect

who designed Frank Lloyd Wright-

style people-oriented homes.

Nature was an integral part of

each home Edward Charles Hum-

rich, Jean’s architect, designed,

and each home in this community

was built amid lush trees and land-

scaping that seemed to envelope

them.Humrich was self-taught. Most

of his homes, forty in all, were in

the northern suburbs of Chicago.

He would sit in the area in which

he was to design a home and de-

velop his concepts before he ever

put pencil to paper! He preferred

to use unusual shapes: A three-

leaf clover, hexagons, triangles,

and circles (anything but boxes!)

appear in the finished homes. Hismaterials were stone and wood,

preferably mahogany and heart

of redwood with extensive use of

glass. Ceilings were often seven

feet tall while other spaces soared.

Maximum privacy was a goal

which was achieved by building on

three-acre lots with natural land-

scaping. Decks and sunrooms were

built for year-round outdoor living.

Jean’s house was built to blendwith nature in every direction.

The house features two dramatic

circular rooms which reflect the

sunshine. It took three years to

build, and Jean was involved every

step of the way. It was ready for

residency in 1968. The home and

the furniture designed for it by the

architect remain today as examples

of Humrich’s signature clean and

exciting style.

The modernist period of archi-

tecture is 1930-1970. Chicago has

been a center for this development

which is often called the Organic-

Prairie School idiom. A new ar-

chitecture preservation organiza-

tion called Chicago Bauhaus &

Beyond has recently published the

definitive book featuring outstand-

ing examples of architecture of this period. The home featured on the

cover, with sixteen pages of pic-

tures and text describing it, is none

other than the home built by Jean

Vallee with Edward Humrich as her

architect in 1968!

In early May Jean was invited

to be a guest of The Art Institute

of Chicago to attend the exhibit of

Mid-Century Modern Houses in

Chicago where she gave a lectureon the building of her home. The

experience of creating this special

home has remained an essential part

of the lovely person she is today.

Jean Vallee with the book on Mid-Century

Modernism featuring her home

on the cover.

Men’s Club to Discuss ‘The Big Bang - and Beyond’

The “Big Bang”

theory is a mystery

to most of us. But at

the September Glen-

ridge Men’s Club

luncheon, member

Dr. Albert Pallmann

will give members

an in-depth look into

the “Bang” in laymen’s terms.

Pallmann studied physics and

geophysics at the Albertus Magnus

University in Cologne, Germany,

where he met his wife Margot.

After four years in Central Amer-

ica, they came to St. Louis, Mis-

souri. During Pallmann’s 37 years

at St. Louis University he taught Dr. Albert

Pallmann

mostly graduate courses. His

research was sponsored by NASA

and the National Science Founda-

tion during which time he concen-

trated on the planet Mars.

The luncheon takes place at

11:30 a.m. on Monday, September

19. Call the Concierge (552-5315)

for reservations.



A Smidge of Bridge Solution from page 6

EAST

s 4 21 8 7 4 3 2

2 8 7 5

c A Q 10

WEST

s 31 A Q 9 6

2 J 10 9 6 4

c J 9 8

NORTH

s A J 9 8

1 J 5

2 A K 3 2

c K 7 6

SOUTH

s K Q 10 7 6 5

1 K 10

2 Q

c 5 4 3 2

Perhaps royalty isn’t valuable after all. Take the

first trick with the diamond queen. Pull the trumps,

ending in dummy and take the A and K of dia-

monds and discard the K and 10 of hearts…yes,

that’s correct. Now, declarer can lose at most three

clubs tricks. The 4th club in declarer’s hand may

be ruffed in dummy. Try it, you’ll like it. If either

A is on side, 1 or 2 overtricks are there…but the

contract is secure.

This beautiful cabinet donated by Peter and Jane How providesthe perfect showcase for some of the glass art donated

by Tom Bowery.

Library Commiee Serves Glenridge Readers

If there is one room at the Glenridge that is used by

every member, it is the library! This is a community of

readers. Joy Leahy has been chairman of the Library

Committee for seven years. In August, she announced

that she was retiring and appointed Allene Hazeltine to

be her successor.

Allene brings a love of books to the job. She has an

enthusiastic committee working daily to keep your

library in order. There are very few “rules” in our

library. As you know, we are on the honor system.

When you take a book, be sure to return it in a reason-

able time. Your donations of books and current maga-

zines are appreciated but we reserve the right to refuse

them or to pass them on to other libraries. Please do

not allow your friends or relatives to take our books

off campus.When we have duplicates or we just need to discard

some of our paperbacks, they are passed on to the men

and women in the armed forces, thanks to Alan Hoch-

man.

Have you noticed the two cabinets of books in the

living room? Perhaps some time when you are waiting

for guests you can check the books there for something

of interest.

Many of the art books have been moved to the Art

Room.

The people who keep the books in alphabetical

order where you will find your favorite author’s books

grouped together are: Rita Fenichel, Anne Sbarounis,

Lois Lee, Dick Manegold, Margrit Jurgens, Bill Rady,

Betty Miller and Giner Pomeroy.

If you see Joy Leahy, please give her a vote of thanks

for her years of service.







We are fortunate to have a beau-

tiful health center on our cam-

pus with an aviary, lovely dining

room, private rooms and energetic

staff, but upon meeting the activi-

ties manager one sees the Carroll

Center in a new light. Anything is

possible here!

This summer I was having lunch

at Millie’s with a group of friends

when I saw a member from The

Glenridge walking toward me. In

the next few minutes I saw four

more, and finally Karen Radcliffe

came to the table. This was the

Lunch Bunch from the Carroll Cen-ter! Every month different Carroll

Center members go out to lunch,

Carroll Center Outings Bring Freedom and Funby Anne Calvert

or go shopping or maybe go sight-

seeing through the windows of the

bus.

Recently a member came to

Karen complaining that she missed

the things she used to do – like

going bowling. A light bulb turned

on in Karen’s mind and a bowling

league was formed! Once a month,

a group bowls at AMF Lanes, using

two lanes and special props to help

deliver those heavy bowling balls

down the alley. The captain of the

league is the person who had told

Karen she missed bowling! Karen

expressed the importance of hav-ing freedom, of getting back what

members felt they had lost. Rules

may have to be adapted, but the joy

of participation returns.

Family members are welcome

to attend outings with members

of the Carroll Center. Karen was

reminded of a daughter who went

bowling with her mother on the

mother’s birthday. The daughter

was jumping up and down, cheer-

ing her mother after every ball – the

daughter ten again!

In a few months there will be a

bowling banquet with prizes award-

ed in many categories. Recently

the original bowler came to Karen

saying, “I want to play golf!”

Everyone at The Glenridge seems to

know what wonderful health facilities

we have available to us at the Carroll

Center and the Highlands. However,if you mention the Rehabilitation

Center, or Physical Therapy, you may

get a questioning, blank look. Some

may respond, “Oh, you mean the Fitness Center.”

Well, I want to tell everyone that, from personal

experience, I discovered that we also have a top-notch

Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Center with a staff of

very well-qualified therapists. However, it seems to be

little known and little utilized by much of the indepen-

dent-living membership. So, the purpose of this article

is to let that secret out of the bag!When I moved into The Glenridge last November, I

had a badly torn up shoulder as a result of playing golf

after sustaining an initial injury. My left arm was very

painful, and its use was next to nil.

Subsequent to my injury, I had consulted two highly

respected orthopedic surgeons, both of whom exam-

ined me and reviewed my MRI images. They both told

me that I was beyond surgical repair – I was not even

a viable candidate for a “Reverse Shoulder Replace-

ment.” The best they could suggest was, “Try physical

therapy; it may help some, and it can’t make things

worse than they are now.”

Shortly after moving in, I talked to Kery Helmer atthe Fitness Center to ask if she could suggest a work-

out program for me. She took one look at my MRI re-

port and said, “Sorry, you don’t belong here; you need

to see Michael and his staff at the rehab facility.” So

I obtained a written order from one of my orthopedic

surgeons and headed over to see Michael.

Now, for the past nine months, I have been working

on a regular program with the Rehab people – es-

pecially Karen Napier – following a comprehensive

exercise program.

And what has been the result?Today, I have regained over 80% of the use and

range-of-motion of my shoulder; the pain is negligible

at most; and I’m back on the tennis courts, playing

regularly, and serving with an overhand toss! In my

experience, the rehab facility has turned this “hopeless

case” into little short of a miracle.

Am I happy? You bet I am! Hats off to the Rehab

Center and its staff!

Glenridge Has Hidden Gem in Rehab Centerby Edward G. Feldmann



Food myths are created from

outdated science, old wives’ tales,

and a bit of wishful thinking. They

stick around because they are so

familiar. You may be eating – or ignoring – foods based on mere

myths, so every now and then, it’s

a good idea to take another look

at information you believe is true

and change with the times.

Myth #1: Fresh fruits and vegetables are more nu-

tritious than frozen ones. FALSE!

You may actually get more nutrients from some

frozen fruits and vegetables. The same holds true for

some canned vegetables. Just-picked veggies do have

more vitamins and minerals, but nutrient levels drop.

The “fresh” produce you just bought at the grocery

store may be a lot older than you think. After being

harvested, produce can spend days being sorted, pack-

aged, and then shipped, often cross-country. During

that time, fluctuations in light and temperature rob

fruits and vegetables of important nutrients such as

vitamin C and folate. And they sink even further if

you add on the days that the produce lingers in your

crisper. Frozen veggies, on the other hand, are usu-

ally picked ripe and immediately flash frozen, so theyretain most of their nutrients.

Myth #2: Fat-free salad dressing is your best

choice. FALSE!

Salad veggies are filled with terrific nutrients like ly-

copene and beta-carotene. But your body can’t absorb

these without a little help from fat. This doesn’t mean

you should drown your greens in a rich ranch or blue

cheese dressing; a small amount of olive oil will be

suf ficient. Or you can add low-fat cheese, nuts, seeds,

or avocado.Myth #3: Decaf coffee has no caffeine. NOT TRUE!

My caffeine investigation found that decaf varieties

contain between 8 and 32 milligrams of high-octane

zip, depending on the cup size. Although this is sig-

nificantly less than regular Joe (a typical 8-ounce

cup provides 100-150 milligrams of caffeine), even a

small amount may matter to caffeine-sensitive people.

My advice: If you struggle with insomnia, stick with

caffeine-free herbal tea starting late afternoon.

Myth #4: Margarine is better than

butter. NOT!

Butter contains saturated fat that, when

eaten in excess, can raise “bad” (LDL) cholesterol, in-

creasing the risk of heart disease. For that reason, some people use margarine as a substitute. The problem with

margarine – specifically stick margarine – is that it

contains trans fats, which increase LDL cholesterol and

lower the “healthy” (HDL) cholesterol. Double wham-

my! Your best bet is a soft-tub vegetable spread that

says “trans-fat free”— it will be low in saturated fat as

well. If you’re watching your calories, opt for soft-tub

brands in “reduced fat” or “light” versions.

Myth #5: Fish will give me mercury poisoning.

THE TRUTH!

But before you give up your sushi habit, know that

while some fish is high in mercury (tuna, shark, and

swordfish are biggies), there are plenty of other op-

tions that are safe to eat. Char, herring, salmon, rain-

bow trout, whitefish, crab, shrimp, clams, mussels and

oysters are all low in mercury. Canned tuna is also safe,

provided you choose light tuna instead of albacore. And

if you still want that tuna sashimi, go for it – just make

sure you consume no more than 150 grams per week.

Myth #6: Cravings are your body’s way of telling

you it needs something. NOT TRUE!It’s a convenient excuse, but a craving is not a signal

that your body “needs” a specific nutrient. Scientists

have gone to great lengths to test this assumption.

Imagine that you have a chocolate craving (as far-

fetched as I know that must be). You are given the

choice of a nutrient-rich (but not flavorful) cocktail that

mimics the chemicals found in chocolate, or a candy

bar that looks, smells, and tastes like chocolate but

contains no authentic chocolate compounds. Which

do you think would satisfy your craving most—thechocolate nutrients or the chocolate taste? In actual

psychological studies, taste won hands down. Crav-

ings are driven by emotions and psychology. We crave

foods we enjoy and associate with pleasurable times.

For example, you may crave hamburgers because you

downright love the taste, or because you have strong

and happy memories of eating them at family barbe-

cues – not because you’re deficient in protein or iron.

Of course, hormonal changes also can be responsible

for cravings. Ice cream and pickles, anyone?

Melanie Miszewski

Healthy Eating

Food Myths: Busted!by Melanie Miszewski, Dietary Manager



Medicaon DisposalMembers may bring their discontinued or expired pills to the Wellness Center. The medications will be

disposed of by the Sarasota County Waste Disposal Center, on Bee Ridge Road.

Thank you.

Inez Vasquez, R.N.

Wellness Nurse

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT THE GLENRIDGE?

Workshops Enhance Members’ Writing Skillsby Phyllis Willever

Since moving here, we have discovered one of the greatest things about living at The

Glenridge is that we suddenly have much more discretionary time on our hands. No cooking

no cleaning, no worry.

One of the best secrets at The Glenridge is a fun writing workshop which meets on Thurs-

days at 1:30 p.m. in the first floor card room of the Cypress Building.If you have ever felt you had a story inside you which needed to come to life, or if you

would like to write about a special experience to share with others, or if you have an un-

spoken poem rattling around inside your brain, think about visiting our meeting. It lasts, at

most, an hour and a half. Come, laugh and be inspired and encouraged, and think about join-

ing us as a new member. No dues, no expectations, just come, sit back, get acquainted, and

enjoy yourself.

The Piper staff is

thrilled to welcome

Phyllis Willever as a

member of the staff.



Well, it’s a bit early to start reminiscing. But this

December 7th will be the 70th anniversary of that Day

of Infamy. Therefore, all of you Pacific Vets and other

interested parties are invited to attend a review of that

day and the subsequent 45-month drive across the

Pacific to the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay.The event will be held at 1400 hours (2:00pm) in

MacIntyre I and, in the spirit of establishing the atmo-

sphere of those days, you will be served coffee and

donuts by beautiful 90-year-old Red Cross volunteers

(haven’t found any yet but we know they’re out there).

After the presentation there will be open discussion

and individual war stories.

All Pacific War Vets are directed to surrender their

Name, Rank, and Serial Number immediately to the

Remember Pearl Harbor!by Sam Claypoole

Concierge, 552-5315. A handful of vets (Franklin,

Kuehn, Ludwig, Mallick and Welch) have confessed

to having been in the Pacific Theater between the dates

of December 7, 1941, and August 15, 1945. I believe

there are more of them lurking out there. Therefore,

I am offering a reward to any bounty hunter who canfinger additional Pacific Vets. The reward being posted

is one-half donut per Vet turned over, payable Decem-

ber 7, 2011.

Former Red Cross volunteers and all others that are

interested in attending the festivities are also requested

to submit their names to the Concierge.

As you were

Sam Claypoole

The Ringling International Arts

Festival is a six-day cultural cel-

ebration of modern music, dance,theater, and visual arts presented

by The John and Mable Ringling

Museum of Art with New York's

Baryshnikov Arts Center, October

11-16, 2011, at the Ringling Center

for the Arts in Sarasota. Glenridge

women will get a private preview of

the festival, known as RIAF, from

its director, Dwight Currie, at their

September 26th noon luncheon.

The Ringling estate is the per-

fect venue to enjoy a stimulating

international exhibition of arts and

culture by established and emerg-

ing artists.

Last year’s Ringling International

Arts Festival was over 90% sold-

out. According to the executive

director of the Baryshnikov Arts

Center in New York, Sarasota audi-

Women’s Club to Get Preview of Ringling Internaonal Arts Fesval

ences “proved to be among the best,

with [their] tremendous openness,

sophistication, and enthusiasm…

We know that as long we have tal-

ented and innovative artists coming

to perform here, we have an audi-

ence ready to embrace them!”

We are privileged to welcomeDwight Currie, Associate Director

for Museum Programs and Direc-

tor for RIAF. Dwight launched his

own arts and entertainment man-

agement/marketing firm in Fair field

County, Connecticut, in 1982,

serving Connecticut Grand Opera,

Stamford Chamber Orchestra, New

Haven Ballet, Hartman Theater

Company, American Ballet School,

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Play-

ers, and many others. In 1987 he

relocated to Vermont to open an

independent bookstore, and there

he launched a number of presti-

gious literary events. He moved

to Sarasota in 2001 and joined the

Ringling Museum of Art in January

of 2004.

Don’t miss this opportunity for

up-to-the-minute inside informa-

tion on this wildly popular festival.

Call the Concierge for luncheon

reservations: 552-5315.



Shirley Gilbert was named Unsung Hero for July 2011. Shirley is a little

dynamo who has channeled her considerable energy into encouraging

Glenridge members to get up off their couches and do something to enrich

their lives.As Chair of the Travel Committee, she has devoted herself to arrang-

ing outings that will appeal to a wide variety of members with divergent

tastes. But she doesn’t stop at setting up the logistics; she gets on the

phone to encourage members to attend the outings.

Shirley has always been involved in the many arts organizations in

town, including the Sarasota Ballet and numerous theater venues. She has

actively promoted attendance at these local cultural gems. And as a mem-

ber of the Women’s Club Luncheon Committee, she has been involved in

bringing interesting speakers to The Glenridge.

Shirley truly embodies the spirit of The Glenridge as a Life-Ful filling

Community.

Shirley Gilbert Honored as Unsung Hero

Shirley Gilbert Photo by Margaret Towner

The Palmer Ranch Master Property Owners Associaon reminds us:

A vehicle must stop to allow pedestrians to cross the roadway when they

are in the crosswalk or have stepped into the crosswalk.

Bicycles are considered vehicles sharing the roadways with other

vehicular traffic.

During a visit to my doctor I asked him, “How do you determine that it is me to

re re to a senior living center?

“Well,” he said, “we fi ll up a bathtub, then we o ff er a teaspoon, a tea cup and a

bucket and ask the person what he would use to empty the tub most e ffi ciently.

“Oh, I understand,” I said. “A normal person would use the bucket!”

“No” he said. “A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a window

bed?”

Thanks to Mary Fran Carroll for sharing this chuckle!

The DaVinci S Surgical Sys-

tem is the world’s most advanced

robotic surgical platform, allow-

ing surgeons to perform minimally

invasive procedures through a

series of small incisions – just

one or two centimeters. There are

many significant benefits to robotic

Roboc Surgery to be Discussed at Glenridge Presentaon

surgery, including reduced pain and

trauma, fewer complications, less

risk of infection and faster recovery

time. Sarasota Memorial Hospital

has two state-of-the-art DaVinci S

robotic surgery suites.

Cardiothoracic surgeon Atiq

Rahman, MD, will shed some light

on this revolutionary technology at

an upcoming presentation at The

Glenridge. Watch for announce-

ments on our in-house cable chan-

nels and bulletin boards for time

and place.



Retenon vs. Detenon vs. Lioral: Glenridge Ponds Definedby Cynthia Cudworth

• A retention pond is designed to hold a specific

amount of water indefinitely and has drainage leading

to another location when the water level gets above

the pond capacity.

• A detention pond is a low-lying area designed to

temporarily hold a set amount of water while slowlydraining to another location. They are designed to

drain dry.

• Littoral zones are parts of a sea, lake or river that are

close to the shore and tiered and feature water of vary-

ing depths.

We have three littoral zones inside The Glenridge

campus: one just west of Security, one just west of

Club Homes 4-13, and one behind Club Homes 44-49.

All three littoral zones had been checked twice a

year by the County to make sure we have suf ficientnative aquatic plants. We are lucky that our littoral

zones are now healthy and no longer require bi-annual

inspection, however, spot inspection may take place at

any time.

Outside The Glenridge at the corner of Honore and

Palmer Ranch Parkway we have another littoral zone.

This is a lovely area with beautiful blue flowers (see

photo).

In the littoral areas and in our retention ponds, we

have numerous types of fish, including bass, catfish,

sunfish, tilapia and gambousia (a tiny fish that gobbles

up mosquito larvae).

Besides the littoral areas, we have five man-made

ponds:

1) Behind the circle of Club Homes 22-36

2) Behind Club Homes 20 and 21

3) Behind Club Homes 37 and 38

4) Behind Club Homes 42 and 435) Loch Glenn in our central court

All of our ponds, wetlands and littoral zones are

interconnected and have concrete over flow boxes that

allow water to cascade to a lower area when the water

level gets above the pond capacity.

The high point on our property is the pond behind

Club Homes 42 and 43. This pond can fluctuate 3-5

feet. The low point is the corner of Honore and Palmer

Ranch Parkway.

To help us maintain these ponds, Aquatic Conser-vation comes twice a month to monitor and clean up

the littoral and pond areas, treat for algae bloom and

weeds and remove any unwanted plants.

Many thanks to Katherine Lawless for her help and

pictures.

The littoral zone on the corner of Honore

and Palmer Ranch ParkwayThe littoral zone just west of the main gate



Vincent and Dolly

Little

Apartment 2412

by Lorna Hard

Vince and Dolly Littlewere born and raised in

Arkansas. They met in

junior high and married

upon graduation from high school. Vince enrolled in

the Army Air Force Aviation Cadet Program (ACP)

and Dolly made their first home in a barracks in

Marfa, Texas. The ACP was soon discontinued, but

Vince completed his service in the Army Air Corps,

and later got a pilot’s license.

During high school, Vince was a “bag boy” at

a Kroger’s Super Market. Upon his discharge, he

applied to Kroger’s and was hired as a store manager

in Little Rock, beginning a twenty-five year career

which culminated in the position of Merchandising

Manager of the Cincinnati Division. Each promotion

entailed a move for the family. Vince then joined

Roundy’s, Inc., a wholesale food company in

Milwaukee, and soon became President and CEO.

When he retired twenty-two years later, Roundy’s was

among the largest wholesale food companies in this

country. Vince enjoyed flying airplanes and golfing.He is a member of the Tournament Players Club.

Dolly raised their two daughters and one son,

managed their home and oversaw their frequent

moves. She is still a member of the Milwaukee

Chapter of PEO, a group that awards scholarships

to deserving girls and young women. Dolly enjoys

playing cards, especially canasta.

Church is very important to Vince and Dolly and

they are members of the Siesta Key Presbyterian

Chapel. They have been married sixty-six years. They

have six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

The Littles lived at Prestancia for twenty-two years,

and frequently visited at The Glenridge, so they feel

completely at home in Apartment 2412. As Vince said,

“home is a little different in size and shape, but the

friends and the neighborhood are the same.” A warm

welcome to Vince and Dolly.

Welcome New Members

Dolly and Vincent Little

Richard and

Elizabeth Smith

Apartment 4202

by Dorothea Sidney

Richard and ElizabethSmith made a truly

quick entrance into The

Glenridge. They had been

considering the move for

awhile, but when they sold

their home in the Hamptons in less than two weeks

and The Glenridge had a suitable apartment available,

it all fell together with great rapidity.

Both Dick and Liz were born and grew up in Ohio.

They met when they were both students at Miami

of Ohio. Liz was a Latin major, and Dick was in

the business school. Liz used her learned skills to

translate Latin textbooks. Dick joined the Army Air

Corps and was an engineer on one of many planes

which flew bombing runs over Germany.

After the war, Dick went to work for IBM and

moved around the country a lot. (IBM does stand for

“I’ve been moved.”) Dick retired from IBM twenty-

nine years ago. He subsequently started his own

business, serving as a manufacturer’s representative.

His last retirement was ten years ago when theymoved to Florida and settled in Sarasota.

Both Liz and Dick are very active in their church.

Dick also serves in the community as a driver, both

for Meals on Wheels and taking cancer patients to

appointments. They are avid golfers.

They have two daughters, one living in Atlanta and

the other in Tucson. They have three grandchildren.

They spoke with enthusiasm about the friendliness

of the Glenridge members and how their expectations

of the Glenridge community have been surpassed. We

are pleased to have you with us, Liz and Dick.

Elizabeth and Richard Smith

The Piper staff is delighted

to announce that Lorna Hard

and Dorothea Sidney (L-R)

have joined our team and

taken over the “Welcome New

Members” column.



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Tues., Sep. 6, 7:30pm: JANE EYRE (2011) Drama/Romance; PG-13, a nude image & brief violence; Run time: 120 min.

Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, Judi Dench and Sally Hawkins

A mousy governess (Wasikowska) who softens the heart of her cold employer (Fassbender) soon discovers that

he’s hiding a terrible secret.

Fri., Sep. 9, 8:00pm: IRMA LA DOUCE (1963)Comedy/Romance; Not rated; Run time: 147 min.

Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Lou Jacobi, Bruce Yarnell and Herschel Bernardi

In Paris, an ex-cop (Lemmon) falls in love with a prostitute (MacLaine), and tries to get her out of that life by

inventing a client and paying for all of her time.

Sun., Sep. 11, 3:00pm: SAN FRANCISCO (1936) Drama/Musical/Romance; Not rated; Run time: 116 min.

Clark Gable, Jeannette MacDonald, Spencer Tracy, Jack Holt, William Ricciardi and Jessie Ralph

A Barbary Coast saloonkeeper (Gable) and a Nob Hill impresario (Ricciardi) are rivals for the talents and affec-

tions of a beautiful singer (MacDonald) in 1906 San Francisco.

Tues., Sep. 13, 7:30pm: LIMITLESS (2011)Mystery/Sci-Fi/Thriller; PG-13 for drugs, violence, sexuality and language; Run time: 105 min.

Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Andrew Howard, Anna Friel and Johnny Whitworth

A down-on-his-luck writer (Cooper) discovers a top-secret drug which endows him with superhuman memory

recall, but his success on Wall Street puts his life in jeopardy.

Fri., Sep. 16, 8:00pm: THE LADY VANISHES (1938)Comedy/Mystery/Romance/Thriller; Rated PG; Run time: 99 min.

Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Paul Lukas, Dame May Whitty and Cecil Parker

While traveling in continental Europe, a rich young playgirl (Lockwood) realizes that an elderly lady (Whitty)seems to have disappeared from the train.

Tues., Sep. 20, 7:30pm: MAO’S LAST DANCER (2009) Biography/Drama; PG; Run time: 117 min

Wen Bin Huang, Chi Cao

The inspiring true story of Li Cunxin and his extraordinary journey from a poor upbringing in rural China to

international stardom as a world-class ballet dancer. Based on the best-selling autobiography.

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Fri., Sep. 23, 8:00pm: THE LAST HURRAH (1958) Drama; Not rated; Run time: 121 min.

Spencer Tracy, Jeffrey Hunter, Diane Foster, Pat O’Brien, Basil Rathbone and Donald Crisp

An old Irish-American political boss (Tracy) is running for re-election as mayor for the last time. Campaign

financing and family scandal become part of the political currency.

Sun., Sep. 25, 3:00pm: BIRDMAN OF ALCATRAZ (1962) Biography/Drama; Not rated; Run time: 147 min.

Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand, Betty Field and Telly Savalas

In Leavenworth prison Robert Stroud (Lancaster) killed a guard and was to be executed until his mother (Ritter)

got his sentence reduced to life. After he cared for a sparrow, Stroud studied birds. His studies continued after

he transferred to Alcatraz, and he became a world-renown ornithologist.

Tues., Sep. 27, 7:30pm: WIN WIN (2011)Comedy/Drama; Rated R for language; Run time: 106 min.

Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor, Burt Young and Alex Shaffer

A struggling lawyer and volunteer wrestling coach (Giamatti) double-crosses a client (Young). When the client’swrestling teenage grandson (Shaffer) and his fresh-from-rehab mother (Ryan) enter the attorney’s life, trouble

soon follows.

Fri., Sep. 30, 8:00pm: CALIFORNIA SUITE (1978)Comedy/Romance; Rated PG; Run time: 103 min

Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Walter Matthau, Elaine May and many more

Neil Simon’s comedy about the misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

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