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OCTOBER 2011

Festival of Wreaths Will Kick Off Holiday Season

1:00pm to 7:00pm. Starting bids will be assigned to On Wednesday, November 2, starting at 1:00pm in each wreath. Final winning bids will be announced the Thistle Stop, a spectacular collection of holiday at 8:00pm. The entire proceeds from the sales will go wreaths will be on display. The vision and artistic the Glenridge Beskill that went into nevolence Fund. It these works will be is a perfect chance available for you to to purchase a very purchase as a keepspecial gift for a famsake for your family, ily member, a dear friends or yourself! friend, perhaps a faThe wreaths come vorite local business, in a variety of sizes or something wonand themes and are derful for your own adorned in beautiful home while helping color palettes. There to assure the nancial is something for security of yourself everyone but all are and your neighbors. one-of-a-kind. These Please invite your wreaths compare favorably with profesA sneak peak at one of the stunning wreaths to be auctioned on November 2. friends to dinner that night you may pesional holiday dcor ruse the wreaths during cocktails and put your bids in used in business, corporate and the most luxurious of before you go to dinner. Hors doeuvres will be served residential settings. from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Nibble while you navigate An Opportunity to Purchase Exquisite Works of Art your way around to view all the great pieces. On November 2 a silent auction will run from

Glenridge Hosts Bestselling Author and Columnist at Book Festival

The Glenridge will host author and nationally syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson at a book festival on Friday, November 4, from 1pm to 4pm in the Theater. Ms. Dickinson pens the Ask Amy column, which appears in over 200 newspapers, including the LA Times, The Chicago Tribune, Newsday, and the Washington Post. Her memoir, The Mighty Queens of Freeville, is a New York Times bestseller. She also hosts a biweekly feature on NPRs Talk of the Nation and serves as a featured panelist on NPRs popular game show Wait, Wait Dont Tell Me!
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Charleys Corner
by Charley Tirrell, CEO

Exciting things are always happening at The Glenridge. Our Carroll Center expansion project continues to progress. Despite the constant wet weather, work crews have consistently completed their tasks on schedule. We have just added back some of the member and visitor parking adjacent to the gazebo. We are also in the beginning phase of renovating the Card Room on the second oor mezzanine. As you may know, this location was originally built to be a billiard room. However, for many years it has been used primarily for bridge games. We will be replacing the carpet, painting the interiors and

removing the obsolete cabinetry along the walls. This will allow us to add additional tables and room for several more members to participate. Please come into the Theater to see the new hand rails recently installed in the balcony area. I know many of you attended the recent luncheon with our Board of Directors. We hope to repeat this event early next year. Our Board members volunteer hundreds of hours each and every year to make The Glenridge the very best. We gratefully thank all our Board members for their talent and dedication. Our nancials continue to be very good. Our revenues remain slightly above projections and our expenses have been about 4% below projec-

tions. I congratulate all our team members for being good stewards of our resources. This is also the time of year when the Board, members and management get together to review all our plans for next year, 2012. As we listen to ideas and requests we will diligently look at our resources and prioritize and match these goals within our budget. We are very excited about the results of our recent open house, which has generated several inquiries from prospective new members. Now is the time to encourage your friends and associates to visit and reserve their new home at The Glenridge. It is the place to be. Best regards, Charley

Carroll Center Construc on Update

by Mark Crouch, Project Manager

Greetings All! Construction continues to progress in spite of a very wet September. We have completed and passed all the required inspections for electrical, mechanical and plumbing rough-ins, as well as the roof and wall framing inspections. Although we expected our windows to be delivered earlier in the month, they nally arrived the last week of September. Installation will take about a week per
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wing and once nished, the installation of the stucco system can begin on the exterior walls. The skylights for both wings are expected to arrive September 30. Again, about a week per wing will be required to complete their installation. Immediately following the skylights, the tile roof installation will commence, and should be complete prior to the Thanksgiving holidays.

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AROUND THE GLENRIDGE

Addition of Skilled Nursing Beds Will Not Increase Monthly Fee

by George Measer

Will the expansion of the skilled nursing beds in the Carroll Center increase my monthly maintenance fee charge? asked a concerned Glenridge member. According to Andrew Davey, Chief Financial Ofcer (CFO) of the Glenridges management company, PRAXEIS, the construction will not increase the monthly fee. The revenues from the expansion will pay for and support the debt service, Davey stated. Today, there are no banks issuing new letters of credit. The renancing accomplished 55% of the Glenridge debt into a long-term interest rate nancing similar to a 30 year xed mortgage. This also achieved a letter of credit extension on the remaining debt into early 2015. During a very difcult nanc-

ing environment, The Glenridge achieved a stable renancing and borrowed the funds for the expansion, Davey further related. In short, Davey said, the expansion or renancing should not impact the monthly fees of the current members. The income from the nursing beds will cover the costs to operate the new beds, service the debt related to the new beds and return capital to the overall operations of The Glenridge. According to Davey, PRAXEIS and the Board are very condent in the long term demand for skilled nursing services. If the expansion lls and remains full it will be selfsupporting and provide additional net income to Glenridge. Also, this long range bond will cover the costs of other improvements at The Glenridge. The Highlands kitchen will be

improved with new appliances for serving food directly from the kitchen rather than transporting the food from the main Andrew Davey kitchen. CFO - PRAXEIS The Wellness Clinic ofce space, waiting room, an examining room and doctors ofce will be enlarged. There will be many changes in Carroll Center staff ofce locations. We were looking to meet the future needs of Glenridge members and to address a bank letter of credit which matures in 2012. Both of these objectives were very important to The Glenridge and both were achieved, CFO Davey concluded.

Ursula Schi Earns September Honors

Ursula Schiff has been named the Unsung Hero for September 2011 by the Glenridge Advisory Committee. One of The Glenridges rst members, Ursula has taken responsibility for providing ushers and greeters for the theater since its opening. She continues to recruit and schedule volunteers to take tickets and show patrons to their seats for every ticketed GPAC event. In addition, Ursulas toy French poodle Andre was the rst to visit patients in the Health Center as a certied therapy dog. The tradition has been carried on by her current pet, Chihuahua mix Abby. Ursula and Abby frequently visit the Carroll Center and bring smiles to patients and staff alike.
Ursula Schiff and Abby.

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Glenridge Hosts Bestselling Author and Columnist at Book Festival

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I am so thrilled our book festival partners at BookStore 1 were able to snag such a prominent author and speaker! exclaims Amy Dickinson festival chair Jean Hadden. Between her column, her radio programs and her public speaking appearances, Amy is a very busy lady! Jean Hadden and co-chair Ann Sablosky have been planning the book festival for many weeks. Anne Calvert was also instrumental in getting the event up and running. Dickinson will speak in the theater at 1pm. She will be available afterwards to sign copies of

her book, as will Glenridge author Marvin Sablosky. In the theater lobby, displays of a variety of

books will be set up by BookStore 1, just in time for holiday gift-giving. The downtown store promises to include titles that will appeal to our members, their children and

grandchildren! Ten percent of all purchases will be donated to the Glenridge Benevolence Fund. Although Amy Dickinson succeeded Ann Landers as Americas favorite advice columnist, her narrative style is far from preachy. Her book blends small-town warmth with razor-sharp humor. At its heart, The Mighty Queens of Freeville is about appreciating the good things in life family, home and community wherever we can nd them. Dont miss this opportunity to enjoy the wit and wisdom of Amy Dickinson on Friday, November 4, at 1pm in the Theater.

A Smidge of Bridge
by Jean Minneman

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Bridge angels do exist! North opened the bidding with one diamond; East overcalled with one heart; South responded with one spade; West jumped to 4 hearts and North bid 4 spadespass, pass, pass. The opening lead was the heart queen. How to take ten tricks with only a total of 7 trumps??? Note the spots! Trump the rst heart in dummy. Lead the ace and king of diamonds and hope the angel remains and the diamonds break 3/2. Then, take the club Ace. Then proceed to take ten tricks by crossrufng the diamonds and the hearts with your beautiful high spotted spades. You managed three tricks with the top minor cards; three heart ruffs, two diamond ruffs, and the ace and king of spades.

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Golf Tourney Slated for November 7

Join us for the Third Annual Glenridge Open Golf Tournament on Monday, November 7, 2011. This is a wonderful opportunity to play the prestigious Stadium Course at Prestancia surrounded by Glenridge friends on a beautiful November day! Members and staff are invited to participate. This year we have arranged for nine-holers to participate. Nine-hole teams will not be eligible for the Championship trophy, but they will be eligible to win the special contests such as Closest to the Pin. The schedule of events is as follows: 11:00-12:15 Registration, Deli Buffet Lunch at Prestancia 12:30 Shotgun Start Stadium Course 6:30-7:00 Reception in the MacIntyre Room at The Glenridge 7:00-9:00 Awards Banquet We are using a SCRAMBLE format, with handicaps taken into consideration, so everyone has a chance to win and maximum FUN is assured! Friends and family are welcome. Make your own foursome or let us do it for you and meet someone new! After the tournament there will be a reception and awards banquet to celebrate and have some fun. PRIZES will be awarded for Closest to the Line, Closest to the Pin (men and women) and more. Prize sponsors would be most welcome! The cost is $85.00 for 18-holers and $61 for nine-holers, plus $15 for dinner at The Glenridge. All charges will be billed to members accounts. Dinner charge will be allocated to your dining allowance, if applicable. Non-golng guests may join you for dinner. Registration forms will be available from the Concierge by October 7. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call David Ambrose at 923-3506 or Alan Hochman at 359-2341.

First One-Member Show to Feature Warren Lorangers Art

by Jean Minneman

The Art and Dcor Committee will stage an art exhibition comprised of one members original artwork. The rst of this semi-annual series of oneman or one-woman shows will open in the Living Room at 5pm on Friday, October 14, and close at 3pm Wednesday, October 19. Several examples of GlenWarren Loranger ridge member Warren Lorangers paintings will be showcased. All members and guests are invited to view this exhibition. To celebrate the opening, a signature bar

will be available at 5pm on Friday, October 14, in the exhibition area. Also, the artist will be present to answer questions and hear comments. Closing day is timed to coincide with the Life Planning departments TLC event Tour, Lunch & Conversation which will bring in potential members on Wednesday the 19th. Warren paints in watercolor, acrylics and even Kool Aid or food coloring. He uses brushes, credit cards, small balls or his ngers to apply the color. Creating abstracts where his imagination produces the subject is a favorite approach, along with portraits, collages and whatever else comes to his creative mind. 5

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Anne Calvert Leaves a Legacy

by Kathy Mathews, Director of Member Services

Driving force tenacity delightful inspiring. These words come to mind when I think of Anne Calvert. I have had the privilege to work at The Glenridge for over seven years and during that time have built many, many friendships and continue to be motivated by example from you, the members, to accomplish the unexpected. You are an amazing group of talented individuals. The Piper staff has lost a tremendous writer. Annes innovative and humorous stories were always something to look forward to and no one can forget the remarkable achievement she directed in getting the book, Voices of The Glenridge ~ Reections on Lives Well Lived, published when over 50 members wrote little vignettes from their lives. Anne left a folder for her family with a few remaining directives. She asked them to share a poem that meant so much to her. I have taken the liberty in sharing those words with everyone. I have included her short note she added after the poem. Knowing Anne, she would be pleased.

The last time I spoke to Anne we talked for over 90 minutes time always ew when we were having fun talking. She left me with a personal and inspirational challenge for my future and I feel compelled to fulll a legacy for my family. Annes words will forever be in my heart. Poem (Author Unknown) Id like the memory of me to be a happy one. Id like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. Id like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. Id like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave when life is done. Annes note: This expresses my wishes to you all. Remember the joys for there have been many.

Anne Calvert Memoirs Published

Shortly before she passed away, Anne Calvert published her memoirs, entitled As I Was Saying, for her familys enlightenment and enjoyment. In addition to a chronological narration (in Annes humorous style) of her ancestors and her own familys stories, Anne couldnt resist adding many vignettes that didnt t into the chronology but were nevertheless important and heartwarming insights into the life they shared. The result could be a model for others interested in writing their memoirs. A copy of the book has been donated to the Glenridge Library. 6 OCTOBER 2011

IN MEMORIAM
Shirli (Teddy) Brody Anne Calvert Barbara Ekster Barbara Henderson
What a beautiful difference one single life can make.

The Zoo Comes to You

by Karen Radcliffe, Activities Manager

Dr. Paul and Nancy Bingham smile alongside trainer Jeremiah and his friend Lucky, a 10-foot albino Burmese python.

Ein Prosit! We begin the month of October with our traditional Oktoberfest celebration. It will be held during the noon meal on Wednesday, October 5. Dining Services will serve up an authentic meal for us to enjoy along with the beer we made back in July! It is picnic time again. Hopefully the weather agrees with us. We will hold our picnics on October 7 (Highlands), October 10 (Isle of Skye - Memory Care Unit) and October 14 (Carroll Center). Fall is here and it is that time of year when we see ghosts and goblins all around the Health Center. Thats right, it is time for Trick or

Treating. Our Trick or Treat event will be on October 26 (the Wednesday before Halloween) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you have a little one to bring, please contact Karen Radcliffe at 552-3596 before October 15. If it is time for Trick or Treat, it must be time for BOO! Dont miss our annual Haunted House 3-4 p.m. on October 26, 3-4 p.m. October 27 and 10-11 a.m. October 28. I have included some photos of our August program with Sarasota Jungle Gardens. It was an amazing afternoon learning about each animal and getting to meet them. Please enjoy.

Norman Patterson makes friends with hyacinth parrot Marcus as Phil MacFarland looks on.

Suzie Hedstrom touches the visiting alligator, Peter Pan, as Wanda Dennis and others look on.

Jim Doane introduces himself to Oreo, a very friendly skunk.

Name the Neighborhoods!

We will be Naming the Neighborhoods in the Carroll Center when construction is completed. Each hallway, or neighborhood, will be identied by a special name. We are looking for your suggestions! The suggestions must be Gaelic/Scottish in nature and not already used elsewhere at The Glenridge. Please contact Karen Radcliffe at 552-3596 with your suggestions. The deadline is November 1, 2011.

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Renowned Sarasota Historian to Address Womens Club

Local author/historian Jeff LaHurd will open a window to Sarasotas past at the Womens Club luncheon at noon on October 24. Rarely seen historical photographs and Jeffs many years of research promise vivid insight into the development of our beautiful community from a humble shing village to a cultural mecca. LaHurd has lived in Sarasota since 1950 and has written 12 books about the history of the community, plus numerous articles which have appeared in The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Style Magazine, The Sarasota Observer, SARASOTA Magazine, SRQ, and The Downtowner. His books include: Quintessential Sarasota; Sarasota, A Sentimental Journey in Vintage Images; Gulf Coast Chronicles; Sarasota, Then award for Outstanding Contribution to Preservation in the eld of Communication from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and was shown on the History Channel. LaHurd graduated from Sarasota High School in 1964. He received a BA and an MA from the University of South Florida. Employed by Sarasota County as a history specialist, Jeff is active in many community groups. Sign up with the Concierge, 552-5315, to enjoy a delightful lunch with your fellow members and get a glimpse into Sarasotas colorful past.

and Now; The Lido Casino, Lost Treasure on the Beach; Spring Training in Sarasota; and Lost Histories of Sarasota, published by the History Press. His latest book is Owen Burns, The Man Who Bought and Built Sarasota. A video he wrote, Sarasota: Landmarks of the Past, won the

GWIZ is a Science Site for People of All Ages

GWIZ, a not-forprot science and technology museum, will be the subject of the Monday, October 17, Glenridge Mens Club luncheon. Museum Director Molly Molly Demeulenaere Morgan Morgan will speak on the goals of the museum and its place in education for people of all ages. Volunteer efforts of engineers, graphic designers, business people and scientists have played a ma10 jor role in the success of GWIZ, Morgan stated. The museum rst opened its doors in 1991. In 1997 the former Selby Library building became its next home. With a name change and remodeling, GWIZ (the acronym stands for Gulfcoast Wonder and Imagination Zone) opened its redone Hands-on Science and Technology Center in August, 2000. The $3.5 million, 33,000-square-foot facility is located on Sarasotas bay front. Morgan became the director of the GWIZ Museum, with its annual OCTOBER 2011 budget of $1.5 million, in 2009. As director, Morgan is responsible for the success and sustainability of the entire organization. Her personal mission is to make a difference in her community through expanding science literacy for people of all ages. She serves on the Florida Association of Museums as the Science Center Chair as well as several other Sarasota organizations. The luncheon begins at 11:30am on Monday, October 17. Call the Concierge at 552-5315 for reservations.

Salon Sta Has 200 Years Combined Experience

Wendy Davis is owner and operator of our Hair with Care salon. A cosmetologist since 1986, Wendy opened her business in 1998 which has grown to four salons all located in retirement communities throughout Sarasota. Each member of Wendys staff which includes stylists Pat Lane, Debbie OBrien, Anne Dibello, Leona Reinhart and Mary Ellen Puleo, plus nail technician Debra Edwards has over 25 years of experience! Pat Lane has been with Hair with Care for 11 years; the others have worked here for 2 to 6 years. All have built close professional relationships with members and enjoy bringing a little more beauty and happiness into their lives. With its staffs experience totaling 200 years, Hair with Care is undoubtedly one of the top salons in Sarasota. Call 552-5274 for an appointment to take advantage of this wonderful Glenridge asset.

2-Bedroom Highlands Vacancy

Any couples interested in a 2-bedroom assisted living apartment in the Highlands, please call Claudette Pokone at 552-3764 for a tour.

Donations to the Glenridge Performing Arts Center are recognized with plaques, brass plates on the backs of theater seats or bricks at the GPAC entrance. Many members use the opportunity to honor loved ones or leave their own special message for posterity. See Theater Manager Ben Turoff for information about how you can support the arts right here in our own beautiful theater. OCTOBER 2011 11

Building Parties Full of Fun, Friends and Food

by Jan Linehan

There is no denying that social opportunities abound at The Glenridge. In addition to the parties and dances organized by the Social Committee, and of course Happy Hour in the Thistle Stop, many Glenridge neighborhoods hold events of their own so members can enjoy a bit of conviviality and get to know each other a bit better. The East Enders have monthly bring your own beverage cocktail parties, progressing from house to house through the year. They add a bang-up annual New Years Eve dinner party with separate courses at different homes and we dont go home before midnight! all to ensure a good time and good neighborly relationships. Other neighborhoods on the Glenridge campus take different approaches to getting to know you better: dinner parties in the MacIntyre Room, cocktail parties in various venues, business/ informational meetings, and news-

letters. Some, such as Building J (Glasgow) and Building H (Edinburgh) had social events originally, but have settled for occasional meetings for special situations, since residents felt they were enjoying life without the need for organized entertainment. The Cypress and Palm buildings make use of their activity rooms for bring your own beverage parties with snacks served up in general informality. Cypress has been doing this since its rst three units were occupied. On the other hand, the Mac Room has become the venue for some neighborly get-togethers. Buildings F and G (Aberdeen and Dundee) combine to have spring and autumn Halloween coming up! sit-down dinners at which they make a special effort to assign seats as a way to mix groups from the two areas. The Oaks also uses the Mac Room for its quarterly dinners, with residents of each oor

taking turns as organizers. Building K (Inverness) is going all-out in October with a Black and White dinner dance everyone dressed in party best, including black tie for some men. Special invitations and music are all part of the glamour; Building K does this sort of thing fairly frequently. More tentative are plans of the West Enders, who have had doit-yourself cocktail parties at the Fitness Center on an irregular basis for several years. Their next will be a Halloween cocktail event in late October. The conclusion of all organizers involved is that neighborhood social events at The Glenridge are for fun, but they are more importantly mixers, with the added signicance of helping neighbors know neighbors in case of special need a cup of sugar, pet-sitting, illness, help with the computer all those human concerns that neighbors share.

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Jazz, Show Tunes & Classical Music to be Presented at GPAC

Defying Gravity: From Bach to Broadway will be the musical presentation in the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 8, at 8 pm. Well known local couple Katherine Alexandra and Alex Dilan will create an exciting evening of music ranging from jazz to classical. Alexandra, born and raised in Russia, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the prestigious Moscow Conservatory with a specialty in concert piano performance. She also started taking voice lessons at the music college, continuing these while living in Spain. She has performed with the Russian Symphony Orchestra in Russia and Spain. Alexandra now resides in Sarasota. Dilan, born in the Philippines, immigrated to the U.S. at age 7, at which time he started taking piano studied under Harvard composer Dr. Jay Alan Yim. I enjoy jazz as much as classical music, Dilan said. This concert will include some of both types of music. The performance is sponsored by Glenridge members: Bernie and Lois Curran, Jim Harrington, George Measer, Al and Kay Pezzillo, Dick Schranz and Vi and Wilson Theroux. There will be no intermission in the 1-hour presentation. A complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow the performance. Tickets may be reserved at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center box ofce by calling 552-5325. Member tickets are $20.00 while guests are $25.00. If tickets sell as well as expected, a second performance will be held the next day, Sunday, October 9.

Katherine Alexandra and Alex Dilan

lessons. He graduated with a bachelors degree in composition from DePaul University and received his masters in composition from Northwestern University where he

New Treatment Available to Members

Urinary incontinence need not be a hindrance, thanks to noninvasive treatment now available at The Glenridge. The inconvenience of urinary incontinence is often worse than the embarrassment it can cause. Incontinence means frequent trips to the bathroom, even during the night while trying to sleep, and it produces a sense of urgency that gives the sufferer a serious concern about being too far from facilities at any given time. Nonsurgical treatment available at The Glenridge Mrs. Elina Belilovskiy, a board-certied ARNP, offers a simple, noninvasive treatment program for men and women with bladder control problems. Pelvic Floor Muscle Rehabilitation strengthens pelvic oor muscles and improves the muscle function. The treatment is painless, and has few or no side effects. The program has an 85% success rate. The treatment plan offered by Mrs. Belilovskiy consists of an initial evaluation and measurement of pelvic oor muscle tone to establish a plan of care for strengthening the nerves and muscle tissue. Combining electro-stimulation and bladder retention exercises with dietary modication helps alleviate symptoms of incontinency. Many potential patients are concerned that they may be too old for such treatment, but Mrs. Belilovskiy stresses that this is not the case. Weak pelvic muscles respond to treatment at any age, as long as the client is compliant with the treatment program. Additionally, this treatment benets urinary incontinency secondary to other chronic conditions such as diabetes, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis and interstitial cystitis. The program is covered by most insurance plans. Please call the Wellness Center (552-5262) to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Belilovskiy. 13

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WHATS SO GREAT ABOUT THE GLENRIDGE?

Members Count the Ways They Appreciate Glenridge Lifestyle

by Phyllis Willever

Whats so great about living at The Glenridge? Charlotte and Gerry Dratch answered this question by waxing poetic, with apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height of our magnicent grounds, established on ninety-plus acres of wetlands. Flora and fauna abound all around us.

Dining experiences food selection, staff, environment better than eighty percent of the restaurants in Sarasota. A multitude of learning opportunities including art, computer use, history, theater, movies, group trips, etc. And, should we require medical services in a setting that keeps spouses always nearby, peace of mind. The Glenridge . . . the Lost Horizons of Florida.

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Welcome New Members

Vincent and Dolly Little

Apartment 2412
by Lorna Hard

NOTE: In the September Piper, an incorrect photo was printed with the following article about Dolly and Vincent Little Vince and Dolly Little. This is the correct photo. We regret the error! Vince and Dolly Little were 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 rst 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 pilots license. During high school, Vince was a bag boy at a Krogers supermarket. Upon his discharge, he applied to Krogers and was hired as a store manager in Little Rock, beginning a twenty-ve 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 Roundys, Inc., a wholesale food company in Milwaukee, and soon became President and CEO. When he retired twentytwo years later, Roundys was among the largest wholesale food companies in this country. Vince enjoyed ying airplanes and golng. 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.

Betty Stewart is the Lady of 2,000 Letters

by Jean Minneman

Thanks to Glenridge member Betty Stewart, depositors those who have made a deposit on an apartment or club home but have not yet moved in are kept informed at least once a month concerning upcoming events, special programs and Academy updates. Betty sends them a personal letter along with the most recent copy of the Piper. The intent is to stay in touch with each depositor in a personal manner. Betty reported that the idea for this project occurred to her while attending the formative sessions for the Ambassadors program. She sends an average of 30 personalized letters a month, plus numerous special mailings, and has done so for more than ve years! She estimates she has sent approximately 2,160 letters since the program began. The Life Planning department is grateful that Betty has established this connection with depositors. Our depositors greatly appreciate Bettys correspondence and often tell us they look forward to hearing from her each month, notes Lisa Snyder, DirecBetty Stewart assembles packets to mail to Glenridge tor of Life Planning. It really makes them feel connected to The Glenridge. Often, after a depositor has become a member, he or she meets Betty in person depositors. with comments of glowing thanks, and sometimes an exclamation such as, Oh, you are a real person! I thought you were just a nom de plume! OCTOBER 2011 15

GPAC MOVIES

by Ken Bonwit

OCTOBER

Tues., Oct. 4, 7:30pm: ROBIN AND MARIAN (1976)

Drama/Romance; PG-13, moments of extreme violence and sexual content; Run time: 106 min. Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw, Richard Harris, Nicol Williamson & Denholm Elliott When King Richard (Harris) dies, Robin Hood (Connery) returns and reunites with Maid Marian (Hepburn) after 20 years. Robin rescues Marian from the Sheriff of Nottingham (Shaw), setting up a battle between the old foes.

Tues., Oct. 11, 7:30pm: THE NAME OF THE ROSE (1986)

Drama/Mystery/Thriller; Rated R; Run time: 130 min. Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Elya Baskin, F. Murray Abraham and Michael Lonsdale When a murder occurs at an Abbey, monk William (Connery) is asked to investigate. As he and his apprentice Adso (Slater) dig deeper, more dead bodies are discovered. They must race against time to exonerate the innocent and avoid the wrath of Holy Inquisitor Bernardo (Abraham).

Tues., Oct. 18, 7:30pm: MIDSOMER MURDER: BLOOD WILL OUT (1999)
Crime/Drama/Mystery; Rated PG for mild language, violence and drinking; Run time: 100 min. John Nettles, Daniel Casey, Jane Wymark, Laura Howard, Barry Jackson and Kevin McNally The tranquility of a small English village is disrupted when two feuding bands of travelers descend upon it, and the village blow-hard is found dead. From the critically-acclaimed British TV series.

Tues., Oct. 25, 7:30pm: HUGH HEFNER: PLAYBOY, ACTIVIST & REBEL
Documentary; Directed by Academy Award-winning director Brigette Berman. Hugh Hefners professional success was based on more than sexuality. This documentary explores his contributions in the areas of civil rights, civil liberties, womens abortion rights, the Vietnam antiwar movement, and of course the sexual revolution and censorship. A Q&A will follow the lm, led by Hefners Associate Publisher and Glenridge member Nat Lehrman. Refreshments will be served.

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