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OCTOBER 2010

2010 Health Fair Will Be

“A Walk Around the World” to Remember
by Kery Helmer, Fitness Program Manager

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 19,
2010. You won’t want to miss this finale event of our
“Walk Around the World” project – a joint effort by
both Glenridge members and staff in
which a scenic tour was completed
through exercise – 33,460 miles in
only 4 months! Each destination
city from our “Walk Around the
World” will be represented in themed
highlights such as performances
and hors d’oeuvres. The Health Fair
will also feature door prizes, guest
lectures, health and fitness exams and
representation from over 20 health
and wellness providers.
GUEST SPEAKERS
We begin our celebration with a presentation to
be held in the Art Room at 1:30pm, “How to Stay
Young the First 100 Years,” given by Dr. Christopher
Bretz, D.C. Other guest lecturers include Trisha
Torrey on “Patient Advocacy” at 2:15pm and Dr.
Susan Beck from Bee Ridge Vision Center on “What
to Eat if You Want to Beat Macular Degeneration” at
3:00pm.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
For the first time we will have live
entertainment including a Russian
ballet, dances from France, Grecian
Belly Dance and songs from San
Francisco.
FREE SERVICES
Many services will be offered
FREE TO YOU at the Fair: hearing
test, foot evaluation, glaucoma
screening, dermatology skin screen, spine screening,
chair massage, reflexology, acupuncture samples,
brain fitness demo and much more! You can even
putt for a prize at the TPC Prestancia table!
Doors to the MacIntyre Room will be open from
2pm to 4pm for the exhibition.

Don’t miss our spooktacular Halloween party!

Saturday, October 30, 6-8 pm, Dinner & Live Entertainment by Arun - $20pp
Charley’s Corner

Members Make the Difference

by Charley Tirrell, CEO

Greetings! becoming rarer and we encourage to how many leaves can continue to
I have had the you to make a call to your acquain- fall from a single tree. Particularly
opportunity to attend tances to tell them to hurry and in the 2 hours prior to entertaining
several member com- move to The Glenridge while there relatives. Ah – a memory that I will
mittee meetings and is still room. not miss.
met many of you and There will be some work over I continue to be impressed with
your neighbors. You the next few weeks as we finalize the caring attitude of our members
are why the Glenridge is so very and install our new bike rack in and their generosity in donating
special. front of the Fitness Center. themselves to the various activi-
Financially, this has been a great The financing process for the ties around The Glenridge. When
month. We continue to meet all of Carroll Center is progressing and attending the employee meetings,
our lending covenants while climb- we hope to proceed on this very the staff makes constant comments
ing higher in our occupancy. much needed project later this fall. on the kindness and generosity of
The members continue to lead The directors and I are meeting on our members. Our staff has made a
the charge in hosting and attending a weekly basis to delve into the commitment to both our members
events for new prospects and will myriad construction issues and and to their co-workers to rededi-
do so again in October. Although decisions which are required for cate themselves to improving the
we have a strong presence in ad- this project. We will be presenting quality of our services to you and
vertising and on our web site, the monthly status reports on the con- each other. During the next several
central factor in converting pros- struction process and progress. months, I look forward to sharing
pects to members is the warmth I am getting reacquainted with some with you. We encourage you
and camaraderie they feel from this time of year in Florida as com- to help us by sharing your thoughts
current members. That is why the pared to autumn in Tennessee. I am and ideas to make The Glenridge
open houses and the ambassadors gladly prepared to retire my yard ever better.
play such an important part of this equipment to someone who has a
equation. My previous workplaces need to rake leaves – over and over Best regards.
have had 6 or up to a dozen ambas- and over. I recall being amazed as
sadors. Here at the Glenridge, there
are 80!
Thank you to those who wel-
comed their new neighbors at the
New Member Cocktail Party in
September. As we continue to prog-
ress towards a full house, be aware
that our available apartments are

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AROUND THE GLENRIDGE

Glenridge Security Offers Quality Protection to Members

by George Measer

“Glenridge has the
finest protection ser-
vices for its members
of any community of
this lifestyle,” Bob
Goerke, Security
Manager, stated. “We
have extensive security as well as
other related services,” he stressed.
After spending some time with
Goerke and Security Guard Dale
Adams, it is evident that this is no
idle boast.
As an example, every car that
either enters or leaves through the
east or back gate is photographed.
When a visiting car enters through
the west or main gate, the guard
notes the license plate tag and time.
The ten-member security force
is similar to a small police depart-
ment, according to Goerke. “Se-
curity team members usually have
a background of police or military
experience,” he explained.
There are several TV monitors
in the guard house. The pool, the
kitchen and other areas are under
constant surveillance. Goerke said
that there is not much happening at
Glenridge that the on-duty guard
does not know about.
Guard Dale Adams related that
the on-duty guard also monitors
all smoke detectors and can detect
Security Manager Bob Goerke monitors
some of the TV screens in the guard house.
whether the alarm is coming from
a member apartment or a hallway.
“It is important that we know the
area so a guard can be dispatched
to check the emergency,” Adams
stated.
Adams also said that when a
member pushes their pendant but-
ton, a guard and a nurse are im-
mediately notified and respond to
the scene. “We urge all members
to wear their pendent whether in
their apartment or walking around
campus. We can find someone if
their pendent is activated within the
Glenridge campus,” Goerke stated.
There are 17 locator stations on the
Glenridge property.
As to building security, the
Glenridge magnetic doors are
automatically locked at 10:30 p.m.
and unlocked at 6:00 a.m. How-
ever, members returning home
after 10:30 can unlock any security
door (i.e. garage entrance doors)
with their apartment door key with
the exception of the front entrance
door. For this entrance, the guard
house must be contacted.
The red car that patrols The Glen-
ridge carries substantial first aid
equipment as well as several large
fire extinguishers. “The Glen-
ridge security department is well
equipped for most any emergency,”
Goerke emphasized.
One of the many benefits of liv-
ing in The Glenridge!

Letter to the Editor:

Thanks to everyone for your comfort and prayers. Words cannot ex-
IN MEMORIAM press the heartfelt appreciation I feel for this community and the people
who are my neighbors. The outpouring of concern, love and com-
passion from everyone during the loss of my beloved Billy has been
beyond my belief and has reaffirmed that this is truly an exceptional
Billy Ayers community of friends who genuinely care for each other.
My thanks to each and every one who has shared their love and com-
passion, and especially the staff at the Carroll Center and the High-
lands who gave their all to Billy each day of his stay with you. He was
blessed with your total devotion and care.
“What a beautiful difference I am so very grateful you were all there to help me, too.
one single life can make.” Your rewards with your work must be great.
Thankfully,
Mary Ayers
OCTOBER 2010 3
Only Good News for Glenridge in July Financial Stats
by Joyce Morrison

The July financial statistics for Glenridge cast a
rosy picture, new CEO Charley Tirrell told Glenridge
members at the September 9 G.A.C. meeting held in
the theatre.
With a 96% occupancy rate – the highest Glenridge
has ever reported – compared to a national average of
87% and with all covenants met in July, it has been a
highly satisfactory month. Operating revenues were
slightly above budget, while expenses were slightly
below average, Tirrell added.
One other statistic, which Tirrell termed “phenom-
enal,” was an employee retention rate of 85%, com-
pared to 50% typical in the industry.
The 6% nontaxable bond proposal, which will fund
expansion of the Carroll Center, will be presented to
the Sarasota County Citizens Advisory Committee in
October and to the Sarasota County Commissioners in
November. Construction is expected to begin later this
year. With the addition, the center will become a 60-
bed facility, which is considered more than adequate at
present, Tirrell said.
“The processing will be completed in six to eight
months so we are expecting construction to be com-
pleted by this time next year,” the CEO estimated,
adding that no funding by the resident monthly service
fees is required.
While happy with her report of 33 sales and 30 set-
tlements to date, Life Planning Director Lisa Snyder is
still hoping for more as she announced additional open
houses and marketing programs. “We still want to
reach full occupancy and establish a substantial wait-
ing list,” she cautioned.
A couple of staffing announcements were made:
Housekeeping Manager Oscar Martinez, who is join-
ing the U.S. military service, has resigned effective
October 8, and the Fitness Center Manager position
will be shared by Kery Helmer and Bill Ciotti. (See
article, page 14.)
Greeted with cheers and applause, some non-finan-
cial good news was reported by the CEO: There are no
bed bugs at The Glenridge. The campus continued to
be declared free of bed bugs by Steritech Pest Control
services.

Unsung Hero Award Presented to the Sidneys

For the first time, the Unsung
Hero Award was presented to a
couple: Dorothea and Ross Sidney.
Dorothea was the impetus behind
the volunteer organization in the
Health Center. She saw the need
and jumped in to fill it! She was the
first member volunteer coordinator,
interviewing prospective volunteers
to determine their particular inter-
ests and skills, then recommend-
ing how to best put those skills to
work as a volunteer. Dorothea still
coordinates the monthly personal
shoppers and escorts Health Center
Dorothea & Ross Sidney
Photo by Phil Nelson
residents on outings.
Ross was recognized for his role
in establishing and managing the
Woodworking Shop, which creates
many items for The Glenridge from
furniture to play props. Ross has
also been instrumental in staging
the Glenridge regattas. “You pretty
much own the Glenridge Navy,”
quipped G.A.C. president Bill
Cahill upon announcing the award.
“Pretty good for an old Army com-
bat infantryman!”

4 OCTOBER 2010
Art Mystery Solved!
by Cynthia Cudworth

John and Nancy Worcester did it!
Hooray! Within two days of publication of the
September Piper, we located the
donors of H. A. Vincent’s “Vene-
tian Boats” oil on canvas painting
located in the Thistle Stop area.
Charles Worcester, a great uncle
of John Worcester, was President
of the Chicago Art Institute. He
was also, as an avocation, an
accomplished painter. During
his working years he developed
masonite which today is com-
monly used in the manufacture
John & Nancy Worcester
of furniture. He and his wife Mary
Photo by Phil Nelson
lived in a walk- up on State Street
in Chicago and he maintained a studio on the third
floor of the building.
In the 1880s, Charles met Harry Aiken Vincent. Both
being artists, they established a lasting friendship and
Vincent became a major contribu-
tor to the Chicago Art Institute.
Charles, over the years, had col-
lected some of Vincent’s work.
When Charles Worcester
passed away, he left his estate
to John Worcester’s mother and
father.
As time went on, the family
possessions were handed down
to John and Nancy and they are
now sharing their legacy with all
of us.
Thank you John and Nancy!

Photo by George Measer

Merkins Celebrate 70th

Lucille and Bill Merkin recently celebrated their
70th wedding anniversary, hosting a dinner party
here for 70 of their Glenridge friends. Their marriage
took place on September 14, 1940, in Washington,
DC. The Merkins are among the founding members
of The Glenridge.

OCTOBER 2010 5
Life Planning Team Shares Joys of Membership with Prospective Neighbors
In our ongoing series on Glenridge services, this issue of the Piper features the Life Planning department.
Lisa K. Snyder
Director of Life Planning
My Glenridge adventure began in
2006 and my passion for working
with older adults continues to flour-
ish. As Director of Life Planning,
my role is to manage the daily
operations and sales and marketing
efforts of the Life Planning Depart-
ment. Working together with our
CEO, Glenridge staff,
PRAXEIS Marketing
Team and our member
Ambassador group,
our goal is to achieve
and maintain full oc-
cupancy for Indepen-
dent Living.
I treasure my friend-
ships with members.
Getting to know new
members while they
make their decision to
move here is extreme-
ly rewarding – espe- (L-R) Brigitte McCormack, Lisa Snyder, Robyn States
cially seeing them after
they have settled in and
hearing them say how happy they
are to live here. My family was so
happy when my mom decided to
move to The Glenridge; after living Life Plan Consultant
here for over a year, she has dis-
covered a whole new life and we
are all delighted.
My 27-year career in sales and
marketing management has given
me the opportunity to work in
many different parts of the coun-
try (including Boston, MA, and
Sacramento, CA). I’m originally
from New England and moved to
Sarasota in 1995 while working as
Director of Marketing for a com-
pany that relocated from Camden,
Maine, to Sarasota.
I’m blessed with a wonderful
6 OCTOBER 2010
husband and two beautiful Bishon
Frises. We love living in Sarasota
and when “off-duty,” we love bike
riding on the Legacy Trail and I
also love making jewelry.
I’m fortunate to love my job and
be part of a community that’s guid-
ed by the wisdom and experience
of its members and a management
team that nurtures and encourages
and Gail Szczepanski
lifelong learning, fitness, personal
growth, health and well-being.
Brigitte McCormack
Close to three years ago I cel-
ebrated my birthday by joining
the Glenridge staff as a Life Plan
Consultant. A native of Schwäbisch cessfully introduced so many won-
Gmünd, Germany, I have lived in
the States over two decades and in
Sarasota over 10 years, working to
assist residents as they make life-
fulfilling decisions.
My days at The Glenridge are
never the same but they include at- Life Plan Consultant
tending functions around Sarasota
to promote living at The Glenridge,
meeting with prospective members
to demonstrate the benefits of liv-
ing in our life-fulfilling community,
making sure that member applica-
tions are complete and presented
for prompt and fair consideration,
and assisting members joining
The Glenridge to make certain
their needs are met. However, my
favorite is occasionally visiting
with so many members who have
become good friends,
listening to them share
how much they are
enjoying their lives
here, and assisting
them however I can
to make things even
better.
Sarasota is a won-
derful place to live
and I both appreciate
and participate in all
our area has to of-
fer – from the arts to
the beaches and the
waterways. With some
regularity I am able
to return to Germany to see my
parents, sisters, and their families,
but most dear to me are my three
children. My eldest, Adrian, goes
to school in Georgia and I am very
happy I still have Amelia and Fin-
ian at home with me.
Truly I am thrilled to have suc-
derful individuals to the Glenridge
and watched as they became mem-
bers and are now contributing so
much to our delightful community.
Robyn States
The day I was asked to interview
for the position of Life Plan Con-
please turn to page 12
Highlands Members Stay Connected
by Saundra Overstake

Everything is about just need to be where I feel safe and secure and this is
tomorrow at The Glen- the place.”
ridge, with a focus on The Highlands is that place where the staff, under
lifelong learning and the direction of Resident Care Coordinator Linda
social connections. Amin, reinvents what is known as “life care,” the
The Highlands is “yet environment where the residents are expected and en-
another reason to live couraged to stay active. Residents like Avis Holtsberg
at The Glenridge” for have autonomy; she has control of her many activities,
these same reasons. which keeps her physically and mentally healthy. Avis
And that is exactly and her fellow residents maintain social relationships
how Avis Holtsberg throughout The Glenridge, the greater Sarasota com-
feels about thriving munity, and their families. Living in The Highlands is
Avis Holtsberg
in our assisted living all about connectedness. When asked what was best
facility. I found Avis sitting outside the Kiltie Café about moving to The Highlands, the response was easy
reading a book one Saturday and as we talked she for Avis. “I am able to be the same Avis I have always
stated, “I moved to The Highlands so I can feel safe been because of the support I have! What could be
in my environment. If I need assistance in the middle better?” That’s the essence of this Life Fulfilling
of the night, the staff is here. I still have my friends Community®.
throughout The Glenridge, I still have my freedom. I

Garden Plots Available for Members

by Suzie Kinder, Grounds Committee Chair
Behind the Oaks Building there
are garden plots for the use of the
members. At this time two plots are
available.
In the past, members have plant-
ed and harvested peppers, okra,
tomatoes and herbs. They have also
grown roses, dahlias, annuals and
perennials.
There are spigots attached to
every other plot for ease in water-
ing. There is also a storage shed to
hold tools and fertilizer. In other
words, everything is there for a
delightful gardening experience.
In Florida, the time to plant is
now, the fall and winter. If any are
interested, please call Suzie Kinder
at 927-3915 or e-mail her at
swkinder@msn.com. It will prove
to be an enriching experience!

Know Your Health Services LOW VISION GROUP

by Joyce Morrison
Health Services 101, an explanation of services
available to Glenridge members, will be offered the There will be no regular meeting
second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Glen. on Friday, October 8.
Speakers will be Pam Overton, Director of Health Instead, we will attend the
Services; Nurse Inez Vasquez, manager of the Well-
ness Clinic, and Claudette Pokone, admissions man-
ager of the Carroll Center. GLENRIDGE HEALTH FAIR
“Bring all your questions to the sessions,” said Tuesday, October 19
Pokone. “We want to help our residents understand 2-4 pm ~ MacIntyre Room
the health care options available to them at the Glen-
ridge.”
OCTOBER 2010 7
Fall Fun Fills Health Center
by Karen Radcliffe, Activities Manager

BOO! Did I scare you? We have

planned programs for the month
of October that won’t scare you as
much as make you smile!
We start off the month with our
Oktoberfest Celebration on Octo-
ber 5 at the noon meal. Some of
you might be aware that in August
we made our own beer for this
celebration. Chad Sarver (husband
of Christina Sarver in our Account-
ing department) came to the Car-
roll Center and held a program on
beer making. Everyone is looking
forward to the celebration so that Frances Hoefle assembles her pizza in
we can taste the brew! cooking group.
After Oktoberfest we will hold Mr. and Mrs. Deegan celebrate during our
our Fall Picnics – Highlands Octo- luau.
ber 8, Isle of Skye (Memory Care)
October 11 and Carroll Center Oc- trials on October 13. To get ready
tober 15. Each picnic will be held for Halloween we will have ghost
during the noon meal and outside, stories around the campfire on Oc-
weather permitting. We will enjoy tober 21 followed by our Haunted
a new entertainer on October 4. House on October 27, 28 and 29.
His name is Sam Lane and I have See Anne Calvert’s article for a
been told that he plays the piano sneak peek at our all-new haunted
like Liberace and sings like Louis adventure. Our Trick or Treat will
The Kai-Ku-Ono Moku Dancers perform
Armstrong! be held in the Health Center on Oc-
for our members
Our Education Programs will tober 27th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
be on Ghost Towns of the USA If you will be bringing any little Karen Radcliffe at 552-3596 by
on October 9 and the Salem witch children to the event, please contact October 22. Happy Halloween!

Boo! It’s That Time of Year Again

by Anne Calvert

It wouldn’t be Halloween without the Haunted House in the Highlands Activity Room – and the Activity
Room earns its name during this period! We are all welcome to visit for our annual fright October 27 and 28
from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and on October 29 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come early!
This year Karen Radcliffe and her staff have warned us that everything will be different – except for being
haunted and scary and fun. Gone are the spider web and spider holding a staff member hostage, the butcher
with a live victim on the table being sliced, and a fortune teller with a talking head.
No clues, just that the Haunted House is gone (foreclosed?), and we will visit the “Haunted Island.” Can
you believe that this will be taking place right here in the Highlands Activity Room, and we are all invited?
Boo!

8 OCTOBER 2010
Men’s Club Luncheon Marks Fire Prevention Month

How good is the fire protection for
The Glenridge? What does a Fire
Marshal do? How often is there a
fire inspection for The Glenridge?
Sarasota County Fire Chief Ken-
neth B. Ellerbe and Fire Marshal/
Division Chief Jane Ross will give
members answers to these questions
Fire Chief and many others at the Monday, Oc-
Kenneth B. Ellerbe tober 18, luncheon meeting of The
Glenridge Men’s Club.
As October is Fire Prevention
month, members of The Glenridge
can become more aware of the many
fire and medical services available to
Fire Marshal/Division Chief Jane Ross is responsi-
ble for the annual Glenridge fire inspection. “We have
found Bob Goerke and the safety staff very coopera-
tive,” the Fire Marshal stated. “Not only that, but
whenever there is an emergency call at The Glenridge,
the security staff has been extremely helpful.”
Ross went through the ranks from line firefighter
to her present position. She spent 13 years with the
Manatee County Fire Department before joining the
Sarasota County department 10 years ago. Ross has
an Associate degree in Fire Science and is a certified
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
For luncheon reservations, call the Concierge at 552-
5315.

A Smidge of Bridge
The Glenridge and its members from
the county.
The Sarasota County Fire Depart- by Jean Minneman
ment covers over 400 square miles
Fire Marshal/ NORTH
Division Chief and serves a population of over
325,000 people. The protection of sAQ54
Jane Ross
the Sarasota community is effected 1J53
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through 23 stations and over 400 career fire fighters
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plus 50 volunteers.
Chief Ellerbe has spent over 27 years in the field WEST EAST
of emergency management. He was the Operations
Commander in Washington, DC, on September 11, SOUTH
2001. Ellerbe was appointed Sarasota County Fire s K J 10 6 3
Chief in August, 2009. Kenneth possesses a Bach- 1Q42
elor’s degree in Fire Science Administration, and a 2AK
Master’s degree in Public Administration. c8 7 4
W N E S
Bridge is a favorite activity among many Glen- 1s
ridge members. Expertise varies from beginners P 2NT 1
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to very experienced players. Some games are P P P
scheduled regularly, and many occur in homes or 1
Jacoby Forcing Raise
2
in various card rooms and other locations around Minimum, no singleton or void
campus. Opening Lead 22
Scheduled games include: The Saturday game North-South are playing 4 spades. E-W did not
at 1:00 p.m. in the main Card Room on the Mez- compete. The opening lead is the two of dia-
zanine. For information, call Corky Frensdorf, monds. Hmmm. I need 10 tricks. I have 5 spade
924-5747. This 5-6 table game is party bridge, and tricks, two clubs and two diamonds. Nine tricks.
sign-up sheets are located on the counter in the How do I manufacture a tenth? It has to come
Card Room. Duplicate bridge meets the first and from the heart suit. Unless one defender has both
third Thursdays of the month. For information, call the top hearts, if I break the suit, I’ll lose all three
Jean Minneman, 927-5737. hearts. What to do? Solution, page 13.

OCTOBER 2010 9
Welcome New Members
by Jane Goehrig
Sham Lall
Sham is from India but has
lived in the USA for fifty-five
years. During this time he has
traveled the world, primarily
as an international business
Sham Lall consultant. At the age of eighteen
he received a BA from Edwards
College in Peshawar, India (now Pakistan) and later a
diploma in international affairs, the equivalent of an
MA, from London University in England.
Sham taught at NYU for more than thirty years
and was a consultant to the United Nations for many
years. In the Diplomatic Service he was, among other
assignments, Principal Personal Assistant to Prime
Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India.
His father was a physician of repute so they lived
an upper class life. Married to, then divorced from,
an Indian woman, he has neither children nor living
family.
Sham has a sense of humor and is sharing and
caring. He collects art and has many lovely pieces
in his apartment, which he would be happy to share
with anyone interested in seeing them. He has a
wide variety of interests including reading, bridge
and classical music. He looks forward to meeting
interesting people at The Glenridge, who have room
for one more in their lives. We are very happy to
welcome Sham to Apartment 4306 in the Oaks.
Anna Lepes
Ann Lepes recently moved into
Apartment 5303. Before coming
to The Glenridge, she lived in
Palm Aire for 25 years. She was
born in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Ann Lepes She attended school there and is a
graduate of Thibodeau College.
Ann was a legal secretary for a short time before she
married. She was married 55 years before her husband
passed away 11 years ago. She has one son, one
daughter, two grandsons, three granddaughters and
two great grandchildren.
Ann was actively involved in organization fund
raising for Jewish philanthropies. She was President
12 OCTOBER 2010
of the Fall River Hadassah, Vice President of Western
New England Regional Hadassah, Chairman for the
Fall River women’s division for Israeli Bonds and
local Chairman of the Brandeis University National
Women’s Committee for the drive for the millionth
book for the Brandeis library. Ann’s hobbies are
bridge, golf, theater, reading and socializing. Dr. Philip
Warren has been her companion for the last six years.
Welcome Ann.
Donald MacPherson
Donald MacPherson, Apartment
3404, lived in the Gulf and Bay
Club condominiums on Siesta Key
for seven years before coming
to The Glenridge. He grew up in
Donald MacPherson Peterborough, Ontario, Canada,
and was a sixth-generation
Canadian. His great, great, great grandfather was a
sergeant in the army when Napoleon was defeated. For
his part in the battle, he was given a keg of nails and
a plot of land in Peterborough. He built a house and
lived there for a long time.
Upon graduating from high school, Don worked in
the accounting department of a big hardware company.
He decided he wanted to make hardware his career,
making and selling tools. He started with Lufkin Rule
Company where they made measuring tapes and rulers
and he became head of that company. That company
was bought by Cooper Industries. As international
representative, Don traveled the US and England. He
opened businesses in sixty countries. After retiring
from Cooper, he worked for Red Devil Inc., where
they made tools and painter products. He stayed with
them for seven years. He retired in 2003 and moved
to Florida after the death of his wife, because Florida
was where they had the most fun and were best treated
when they stayed here during her illness.
Don has two daughters, one in England and one in
California. He also has two grandchildren who live
in England. Don is now a US citizen. He was a tennis
player and a golfer. He is a happy person with a good
sense of humor, and we are happy to welcome him to
The Glenridge.
Please turn to page 13
Welcome New Members
continued from page 12
Betty Miller
Betty Miller, the new resident
of Apartment 4102, came to The
Glenridge from River Wilderness
in Parrish.
A native Floridian, Betty grew
Betty Miller up in Coral Gables, where her
father was one of the first realtors
to develop that area. She attended grade school and
high school in Coral Gables, and is a graduate of
the University of Miami. She taught in the Miami
Dade school system for 30 years and ended as school
administrator.
Betty’s husband died at a very early age. Thirty
years later, in 1984, she attended a high school
reunion. There she met a fellow who had grown up
just around the corner from her in Coral Gables. They
were married four years later. He was a pilot for Pan
American Airways.
In addition to her son in Greensboro, North
Carolina, Betty has four stepchildren. Among them all
there are eight grandchildren. She is very interested
in reading, and she hopes to be active in the Fitness
Center soon. We are very happy to welcome Betty to
The Glenridge.
Albert & Margot
Pallmann
Drs. Albert and Margot
Pallmann recently moved
to Apartment 1204. Before
coming to The Glenridge,
they lived in Turtle Rock.
They are both retired
Margot & Albert Pallman
university professors.
Albert and Margot were both born in Germany –
Albert in Wiesbaden and Margot in Stolberg. They
met at the Albertus Magnus University in Cologne,
where he studied physics and geophysics and she
mathematics and physics. They lived for about 4 years
in Central America and about 37 years in St. Louis,
Missouri.
Albert received his PhD from the University of
Cologne. During his 35-year tenure at St. Louis
University he taught mostly graduate courses. His
research was sponsored by NASA and the National
OCTOBER 2010
Science Foundation. For several years his research
concentrated on the planet Mars. His latest academic
interest turned to astrophysical cosmology.
Margot received two degrees from the University of
Cologne and a PhD in mathematics from Washington
University in St. Louis. Margot taught at several
universities. The last 13 years of her academic career
were spent at Maryville University in St. Louis. There
she was Chair of the Mathematics and Actuarial
Science Department.
Albert and Margot have one son who lives in Austin,
Texas, and two grandchildren.
They have been members of HealthPlex for several
years and plan to continue with physical fitness here
at The Glenridge. Their interests are reading and
computer work. We welcome Albert and Margot to the
Glenridge.
Marvin and Anne
Sablosky
When Marvin and Ann
Sablosky first came to
Sarasota they lived in the
888 Building in downtown
Sarasota for eleven years.
They then moved to
Anne & Marvin Sablosky
Stoneybrook, where they
stayed for thirteen years
before moving into Apartment 3109 in The Glenridge.
Marvin grew up in Indianapolis and is a graduate of
Indiana University where he was a member of Scull
and Crescent, an honorary society. He was manager
of the track team, and he also took a course given
by the FAA and received his student pilot license.
He graduated in 1942 and joined the navy. He was
sent to Notre Dame University for his mid-shipman
training and became a “ninety day wonder.” He
served for three years on the USS Fogg, first as an
anti-submarine officer and then as a communications
officer. He was detached from the navy in 1946 and
entered the retail business with his father. They had
several neighborhood department stores.
Marvin is interested in writing and has published a
novel, Another Time Another Place. He has always
enjoyed tennis and bowling.
Please turn to page 17
13
Job Sharing Creates a Win-Win for Fitness Center
by Kathy (Kat) Mathews, Director of Member Services

“I’m excited to be part of the Glenridge staff on a
more full-time basis, getting back to my roots in op-
erations management,” said Bill Ciotti,
new Fitness Operations Manager.
Ciotti has been the tennis instructor
for The Glenridge the last 3 years and a
valuable asset in maintaining the tennis
courts for many months. He will now
head the day-to-day operations of the
Glenridge Fitness Center in a full time
capacity.
Over 20 years of experience working
for several national hotel chains has
given him wide knowledge and skills
in operations. He holds a Bachelors De-
gree in Hospitality Management from
Widener University in Chester, PA.
When Kery Helmer requested re-
Bill Ciotti
duced hours but wanted to remain a vital
part of the promotion of health and fitness, we found a all the signs of a healthy environment in one of our
way to blend both Kery’s and Bill’s talents into a job
sharing opportunity. Kery loves her job at The Glen-
ridge, and we all know she is a phenomenal talent.
With the change she can totally focus
her time on the members to encour-
age them to get more involved in the
Functional Fitness program, fitness
classes, personal training and all of the
wellness services provided in the cen-
ter. Kery’s new title is Fitness Program
Manager.
Bill’s concentration will be the
physical operations of the center
including, but not limited to, the pool,
tennis courts, interior commons, equip-
ment, and exterior appearance. He will
continue teaching tennis lessons to the
members who are his current clients.
Please welcome Bill! The change in
the management of the center shows
most beautiful assets on campus.

Life Planning Team Shares Joys of Membership with Prospective Neighbors

continued from page 6

sultant is vivid in my memory. I
was about to finally see inside The
Glenridge after driving past with
curiosity for so many years! I relate
with prospective members and their
excitement of being a first-time
visitor to The Glenridge and expe-
riencing the beauty of the grounds
and the friendliness of the mem-
bers. I am now fortunate to be able
to introduce prospective members
to this beautiful community.
My path to The Glenridge started
on the east coast of Canada (Nova
Scotia and Prince Edward Island)
where I was born and reared. After
completing my degree in finance,
my husband Jay and I vowed never
to shovel snow again and came
south to Sarasota. We have lived
in Sarasota for 8 years and have
two amazing children and a family
cat. Our son, Torrin, is 5 and just
started kindergarten, our daughter,
Marlo, is 3½, and our cat, Abbey,
is 13.
Gail Szczepanski
Life Planning Coordinator
I have worked in offices for
20 years, holding positions from
administrative assistant, accounts
receivable and payroll to claims
specialist, which all built a foun-
dation for my position now as
Life Planning Coordinator. I have
multiple duties including manag-
ing sales files, managing the wait
list, member settlements, updating
many spread sheets, coordinating
Open Houses and other marketing
functions, and much more. So, of
course I do not watch the clock.
I enjoy coming to work each day
working with such a great team.
They are the best. I have worked
for The Glenridge for 4 years. I
started as an administrative as-
sistant in the Maintenance Depart-
ment and have been the Life Plan-
ning Coordinator for 1½ years.
Away from work I have a passion
for the culinary arts, bowling and
Zumba with Sandy Bellino. I have
a terrific man in my life, a charm-
ing daughter who is attending col-
lege to become a math teacher, one
dog and one cat.

14 OCTOBER 2010
New Sod to be Installed in Honore Medians

You may have noticed large yel-
lowing rectangular areas of turf
in medians along Honore Avenue.
The Palmer Ranch Master Property
Owners Association tells us this is
a planned renovation of St. Augus-
tine turf.
Over time Bermuda and tor-
pedo grass weeds invade, taking
over areas of St. Augustine turf.
Bermuda and torpedo grass are
opportunistic, first spreading by
seed, then by underground runners
as long as several feet. There is no
selective herbicide that will remove
them without harming St. Augus-
tine. Four weekly applications of
Roundup© were applied in Sep-
tember to destroy the weeds and
their underground runners. Thereaf-
ter, the repair areas will be replaced
with new St. Augustine sod.

Looking Into Glenridge History:

From The Piper October 2005 Edition
A Smidge of Bridge Solution
Wine tasting event Saturday, October 29, in from page 9
MacIntyre Rooms. Estelle Barrett and daughter,
Ronni LaCrote, hosts.
NORTH
Member storage rooms needed attention. Numer-
sAQ54
ous items stacked outside the bins – lawn orna-
1J53
ments, shoe rack, bag of fertilizer …. Thank you for
2854
your cooperation in cleaning up these areas. George
cAK2
Davis, Partnership Council of Advisors (predecessor
of the Glenridge Advisory Council) WEST EAST
Flu Vaccines will be offered to members Wednes- s92 s87
day, October 19. 1A986 1 K 10 7
Glenridge Travel Society Thanksgiving Panama 2 Q 10 7 2 2J963
Cruise November 16-26. Ray Collier, Chairman, c 10 6 5 cQJ93
said 31 Glenridge family and friends are scheduled
SOUTH
to sail on the Crystal Symphony. Only a few choice
s K J 10 6 3
cabins left. Members of the committee included Col-
1Q42
lier, Fred Shibley, Whit Franzheim, Barbara Sals-
2AK
bury and Bunny Nesbit.
c874
The Glenridge Players present “Funny Words and
Fun Music” Friday and Saturday, October 15-16.
Free to members and staff. Guests $10.00 per per- Contract: 4 s
son. Opening Lead: 22
Luncheon and Fashion Show Friday, October 28.
$10.00 per person. Informal Dining Room, member
models. Bring a guest. Take the opening lead, per force. Pull the trumps.
Welcome back members. Find a variety of fun and Take the other top diamond and the two top clubs.
unique gifts under $20 in the Ice Cream Shoppe. Dummy has three hearts and a club remaining plus
The Shoppe now accepts credit cards. trumps. South has three hearts and a club remain-
The Piper carried a page of pictures from Italian ing plus trumps. Lead your last club. It doesn’t
Night with photos by Art Kuehn, member photogra- matter whether E or W wins the trick; said hand
pher. must break the heart suit for you or grant a sluff
and a ruff.

OCTOBER 2010 15
Dr. Larry Thompson to be Speaker at Glenridge Women’s Club
by Anne Calvert

An exciting luncheon for The in art…. Here I hope a famous school of artists will
Glenridge Women’s Club has been rise, for though life is short, art is long.”
planned for the fourth Monday of John Ringling
October. The guest speaker, Dr. October 2, 1931
Larry R. Thompson, is currently
And this was the beginning of The Ringling College
celebrating his 10th anniversary
of Art and Design.
year as President of Ringling Col-
That vision has transpired through outstanding
lege of Art and Design, one of the
Dr. Larry R. leadership. We are honored to have as our speaker the
most prestigious colleges in its
Thompson president of the Ringling College of Art and Design,
field in the country.
who brings a wealth of experience to his position.
As of 2010, the campus has been expanded to 49
Dr. Thompson serves as president of the Associa-
acres and 108 buildings and the student population
tion of Independent Colleges of Art and Design and as
has reached over 1300 students from 46 states and 46
treasurer of the President’s Council of the Independent
countries. They offer accredited BFA degrees in four-
Colleges and Universities of Florida. Locally, he is
teen areas of art as well as a BA degree in business of
Chairman of the Sarasota County Arts Council and is
art and design.
a board member of Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, the
An experience you might enjoy before the luncheon
Community Health Corporation for Sarasota Memo-
is a trip to The Selby Gallery on the campus of The
rial Hospital, Sarasota Season of Sculpture and the
Ringling School of Art and Design where visiting art
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
shows may be seen as well as exhibits created by the
Prior to joining Ringling College, Thompson was
students. On your way back to The Glenridge, stop
President and CEO of the Flint Cultural Center in
by the gallery Madeby, at 734 Central Avenue in the
Michigan. He was founding Director and CEO of the
Rosemary District, where one can buy a variety of
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleve-
items created by Ringling students and alumni – a
land, Ohio.
fascinating, friendly gallery.
Thompson received his Juris Doctorate summa cum
On October 2, 1931, The School of Fine and Applied
laude from The Ohio State University. He has a Master
Art of the John and Mable Ringling Art Museum was
of Science in educational administration and counsel-
opened with an official ceremony. John Ringling was
ing from California State University Los Angeles.
invited to speak at its opening.
Please join us at The Glenridge Women’s Club,
“If any educational institution is to progress, it must Monday, October 25, at twelve noon in The Mac
be administered intelligently…. I know of no other Room. Please call the Concierge for a reservation. We
school in America as equipped as this one to educate especially invite our new members to attend.

16 OCTOBER 2010
New Art Works Installed at The Glenridge
by Jean Minneman

Vivid colors create a visual sensation as one walks toward the newly installed acrylic painting by Jane Dye.
Not yet titled, it is visible as one walks out of the Kiltie Café, turns right and follows the corridor to the left …as
if heading towards the Highlands and the Carroll Center.
The acrylic canvas is best viewed from a few yards away as it is painted
in a neo-impressionist or divisionist style. The energy of color in the
foreground leads the eye toward the cypress trees and the horizon in the
background. The lively and bright spirit of the painting embodies that of
the artist, who has created
her own “Dyesque” style of
painting.
And while perusing new
works of art on campus,
be sure to notice the very
attractive beach scene by
Nilson on the mezzanine
floor. It hangs at the end of
the hall that runs in front of
the MacIntyre Room. This
visual addition was donated
by members Marianna and Phil Schmidt poses in front of the painting he and
Jane Dye’s latest artistic contribution Marianna donated.
Phil Schmidt.

Welcome New Members

continued from page 13

Ann attended Wisconsin Jack and Massachusetts. He is a graduate of

University. She owned a knit shop Joyce Northeastern University and the
called “Knit A Bit.” It was a one- Stedman graduate school of banking at the
woman operation where she gave University of Wisconsin. He joined
Jack and
instructions and did finishing and
Joyce Stedman the Air Force in 1951, during the
blocking. She was president of Korean War. After his discharge,
have moved
five organizations but says she Joyce & Jack he returned to Newton Waltham
from Turtle
never wants to do that again .She Stedman Bank and Trust, where he had
Rock into
does beautiful needlepoint as well previously been employed. He was
Club Home 40. Originally from
as stone sculpting and hand built
Northampton, Massachusetts, Joyce President of a community bank in
ceramics. She was a golfer at Northampton, MA. Jack retired in
attended school in Watertown,
Stoneybrook. 1996 and since then he and Joyce
MA, and received her BS in
The Sabloskys were married have cruised around the world five
business from Simmons College.
in 1944. They have a son in times.
She worked for attorneys for 22
Indianapolis and a daughter Jack and Joyce have one daughter
years and assisted a senior partner
in Arizona. They have four who lives in Worcester, MA. Of
at Hale and Dorr, the largest law
granddaughters and five great course traveling is their main
firm in Boston. She was Assistant
grandchildren. hobby, but they also enjoy reading,
Director of Human Resources at
We welcome Marvin and Ann to jigsaw and crossword puzzles. We
a subsidiary of McCormack Spice
The Glenridge. welcome Jack and Joyce to The
Company.
Jack is from Waltham, Glenridge.

OCTOBER 2010 17
Movie Committee Performs Monthly Balancing Act
by Jan Linehan
Decisions, decisions! Mystery
and shadows? Golden oldie? Three-
star foreign with English dubbing?
Laughter-inducing or thought-pro-
voking? So many things to weigh
in the balance!
Despite all the perils of a pos-
sibly rash choice, an intrepid group
of Glenridge residents – the Glen-
ridge Movie Committee – meets
monthly to put together a cinema
program for free showings in the
Glenridge Performing Arts Cen-
ter. During the summer, when the
theater is not booked so heavily,
showings may be twice or more a
week, and over the mid-December
to post-New Year’s period there is a
holiday film festival which includes
some matinees and children’s films.
Average attendance for all movies
is 50, although it ranges from 20 to
100.
All of this means the commit-
tee has to keep its thinking cap on
straight. The August meeting had
five members in attendance, al-
though one commented, “We’d just
as soon stay anonymous”: Anne
Calvert, John DeSanto, Bernice
18
Feinstein, Renata Sawyer and
Shirley Williams, who serves as
committee liaison to the Glenridge
Advisory Council. Ken Bonwit,
Giner Pomeroy, Babette Trader and
Maje Wasch, committee chair, are
also members. Deborah Kerr repre-
sents the Glenridge staff.
Huddled around a table in the
TV room, working from a list put
together by Deborah of the most
recently released DVDs, the group
debates – “we don’t argue” – pos-
sibilities for the next cycle of
showings, in this case only three
Tuesday nights in October. Cater-
ing to an audience as diverse as the
Glenridge population, the dedicated
band tries to achieve a balance with
“something for everyone over the
course of time.” Still, one person
wryly observed, “We work harder
and get more abuse than any other
group!” (Except maybe the Dining
Committee?)
The committee considers many
viewpoints for the programs of-
fered: Blood and gore, overt sex,
and “language,” as reviewers so
genteelly put it, are all taboo, un-
OCTOBER 2010
less the plot and quality of the film
justify them. Audiences universally
like to laugh, but crude humor
does not get many laughs at The
Glenridge. Documentaries are well
received. Planners try to include
some films that are “culturally rel-
evant,” and that “keep us in touch.”
Committee members come to
meetings armed with reviews
from many sources; they do their
homework conscientiously over
the month. If a review indicates
that a movie is a “blockbuster”
and a “must see,” someone from
the committee tries to confirm that
opinion by seeing the film before it
is added to the schedule. Members
“don’t really vote,” but “reach a
consensus.”
Sometimes committee members
just feel philosophical: “We try to
remember that they’re free. It’s a
great opportunity for folks to try
out a film that they wouldn’t oth-
erwise waste money going to see.
And if one doesn’t like what one is
seeing, one can just walk out – no
regrets!”
 Miryam Docster Mary & John Jeanne & Bob Morris Cynthia & Allen
& George Measer DeSanto Cudworth

Mary Lou & Lud Ludwig generous-

ly hosted cocktails for the crowd.

Harriet Schwartz & Jeanette & Bob Jennings Joanna & Paul Hall
guest Marty Howard

Dottie Joseph, Anne Sbarounis

& Marie Keegan

Paula & Arnold Spitalny Dick Schranz & guest Punky & Judy Dell; Patsy & George Reynolds
Sally Comegys

Music & Dancing

in the
Thistle Stop
Jean Hadden & Nat Lehrman

Standing: Jim & Kristin Collevechio

Seated: Al & Kay Pezzillo, George Davis

Photos by Saundra Overstake

OCTOBER 2010 19
 MOVIES
GPAC
by Ken Bonwit

SEPTEMBER
Tues., Oct. 5, 8pm: THE GHOST WRITER (2010)
Drama/Mystery/Thriller; PG-13, language, nudity, violence and drugs; Run time: 128 min.
Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Jon Bernthal, Olivia Williams and Kim Cattrall
A ghostwriter (McGregor) hired to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister (Brosnan) uncovers
secrets that put his own life in jeopardy.

Tues., Oct. 12, 8pm: THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES (2009)

Drama/Mystery/Romance; R for a rape scene, violence, nudity and language; Run time: 129 min.
Soledad Villamil, Ricardo Darin, Carla Quevedo, Pablo Rago, Javier Godino & Guillermo Francella
Gripping tale about a man trying to solve a 25-year-old murder. Oscar winner for best foreign-language film.

Tues., Oct. 26, 8pm: WAIT UNTIL DARK (1967)

Crime/Drama/Thriller; Not rated; Run time: 108 min.
Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., Jack Weston and Samantha Jones
Cat and mouse thriller about a blind woman (Hepburn) who is mistakenly involved in a missing drug shipment.

Hors d’oeuvre of the Month

by Mary Manegold
Thyme Puffs
1 cup ricotta cheese 1 medium onion,
½ cup parmesan, grated chopped
6 tbsp thyme ½ Jimmy Dean
3 tbsp lemon juice hot sausage
1 tsp salt 2 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp black pepper 45 Athens mini-flo
pastry shells
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl mix
ricotta and parmesan with thyme, lemon juice, salt
and pepper. Sauté onion in oil until soft and add to
cheese mixture. Crumble sausage and cook thor-
oughly; drain and add to cheese mixture. Fill pastry
shells and place on large cookie sheet. Bake 20 to 25
minutes until bubbly.