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DECEMBER 2010/JANUARY 2011

Life Ful filling Community®

For all life can be sm

Hal Linden Performs at GPAC

Hal Linden, of Broadway and “Barney Miller” fame, was the star of a staged concert reading of “Shine: The Horatio Alger Story”in the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on November 15. After the performance he presented door prizes to lucky winners.

(L-R): Marion Nelson, Mr. Linden, Sam and Norma Claypoole.

Two national awards from

the National Active Retirement

Association (NARA) have been

received by The Glenridge.

These awards are for “BestTelevision Commercial” and “Best Direct Mail Piece/

Overall Direct Mail Campaign” for 2010.

For the TV commercial, Glenridge entered a

30-second segment produced for SNN Channel 6.

The objective for the commercials was to provoke

new leads and enhance community visibility, both

of which were achieved. It was so effective that The

Glenridge has extended its contract to air the spot for

an additional six months.

“The Art of Living Well: An Educational Series”

mail campaign won the award for “Best Direct MailPiece.” Objectives for the campaign were to generate

new leads and pique interest from existing leads. The

campaign resulted in a 20 percent spike in sales during

the course of the campaign.

The Glenridge is planning a similar speaker series

and direct mail campaign for Spring 2011.

Everyone is welcome for the lighting of the Menorah on Wednesday, December 1, at 5:30 pm in the Living Room!

Two National Awards Presented for Glenridge Marketing Program


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Charley’s Corner

Holiday Happeningsby Charley Tirrell, CEO

The Piper Member Editorial BoardPublisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenridge Board of Directors

Charley Tirrell, CEO

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Editorial Staff Estelle Barrett Ken Bonwit Anne Calvert

Cynthia Cudworth Jane Goehrig Jan Linehan

Jean Minneman Joyce Morrison

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Letters must be no longer than 250 words. The Editor may condense letters to

save space, while preserving the basic substance. Letters

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Shop, buy, wrap,

repeat – over and

over and over again.

I am always amazed

how the Julian calen-dar continues to have

365 (and one-quarter)

days, yet the Holidays sneak up

and surprise us all. How can it be

December already? Where does

the time go? In consideration of all

the New Year’s resolutions to start

planning better (beginning in Janu-

ary), let me make a point.

Let’s all begin to plan for tomor-row – beginning today. Let’s assess

where we have been in 2010. What

have we accomplished? What do

we want to accomplish in 2011?

I want to extend a special thanks

to G.A.C. President Bill Cahill for

seizing the moment and initializing

a planning group that will be com- prised of Board, management and

G.A.C. members.

The financials for October are

in and we continue to meet all of

our financial covenants. Sales are

picking up in the final quarter push

for full occupancy. Don’t let your

friends be on a waiting list when

they could have a chance to join us

as 2010 members.There is so much to do at The

Glenridge and this season is no

exception. This is such a wonder-

ful time of the year with all the

parties and decorations. Enjoy this

with your neighbors. Invite a friend

to visit and celebrate. Walk the

campus and enjoy all that is TheGlenridge. As we end this year and

begin anew in January, please con-

tinue to let me know your thoughts

and ideas. We challenge ourselves

to be even better in 2011. That is

my commitment to you.

I have been thrilled with the

looks of the campus since my ar-

rival in July. I look forward to my

first Holiday season with you.

Best Regards and Happy Holidays,

Charley

Fellow students admire Barbara Dearborn’s handiwork in Grace

Greene’s stained glass class (L-R): Barbara, Albert Pallman,

Margot Pallman and Lee Greene.


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AROUND THE GLENRIDGE

Glenridge Members Involved in Preparation of 2011 Budgetby George Measer

“We strongly

recommend that the

monthly fee increase

in 2011 be limited

to 2%,” GlenridgeAdvisory Council

President Bill

Cahill wrote to Glenridge Board of

Directors Chair Steve Stottlemyer

in September of this year.

The 2% figure was based on two

primary considerations:

• The draft budget contains an

adequate cushion to support a

2% increase

• The draft budget is based on

95% occupancy, while the cur-

rent Glenridge occupancy is

97%

After an in-depth study, the

2% figure recommended by the

member’s Advisory Council was

adopted by the Directors.

But how was this figure arrived

at? Answer: with a lot of work byGlenridge members, Glenridge

staff and PRAXEIS, the Glenridge

management company.

The 2011 Glenridge budget

process lasted approximately

four months. Preparation beganin earnest last August with meet-

ings between CEO Charley Tirrell,

key Glenridge management and

Andrew Davey, the PRAXEIS

chief financial of ficer (CFO).

After many reviews, an initial

presentation was made to the

Glenridge Board of Directors

on September 1, with multiple

scenarios.Subsequent to a September 21

meeting of the G.A.C. and the

Financial Committee, G.A.C.

President Bill Cahill and Financial

Committee chairman Ed Duffy sent

a letter commenting on the draft to

Board Chair Stottlemyer. The letter

recommended that the monthly fee

increase in 2011 be limited to 2%.

At the October 13 meeting of

the Directors, after a lengthydiscussion, Chairman Stottlemyer

motioned that the 2% budget be

adopted. The motion was unani-

mously approved.

PRAXEIS CEO Jim Cater agreed

this was a realistic budget. “The2% increase was deemed neces-

sary to ensure that the Glenridge is

maintained at its current level, in

support of members’ expectations,”

Cater stated.

Glenridge members who par-

ticipated in the 2011 budget

preparation and review deserve a

vote of thanks from the members

for the many hours devoted to this process. These include G.A.C.

President Bill Cahill, Finance

Committee Chairman Ed Duffy

and Finance Committee mem-

bers Guy Berner, Allen Cudworth,

Colleen Darby, John DeSanto,

Floyd Gammon (G.A.C. liaison),

Bob Henderson (Vice Chair), Noe

Rodriguez (this fall’s Employee

Appreciation Fund Chair), Betty

Stewart, Dick Torrey, Sid Wasch,and Roberta Wurts.

Move Over, ROMEOSby Anne Calvert

In response to George Measer’s article in the No-

vember Piper, I think the ROMEOS need to look

around to see the tables of JULIETS in both dining

rooms.

The JULIETS (Just Us Ladies Interestingly Eat-

ing Together) fill the corners, four to six or seven at a

time, for we are flexible, every evening of the week!

No minutes have been taken, but the subjects range

from common interests of current happenings to tales

of long ago. Last night’s dinner ended with a duel be-

tween Jane II Goehrig and Jane III Dye reciting poems

from their childhoods, with Jane II reciting a sixteen-

line poem! The winner!

We have been told that the ratio of women to men

is 64% women to 36% men at The Glenridge. Hid-

den among a stack of e-mails I discovered recently, I

found an interesting study done at UCLA. It suggests

that friendships among women are special in shaping

who we are and who we may become. They soothe

us and give us a feeling of self-worth, but the benefits

may even involve our health.

The UCLA study suggests that women respond to

stress with a cascade of brain chemicals that cause us

to make and maintain friendships with other women.

This is turning fifty years of research upside down

because most of the research has been done on men

– 90% of it! Until this study was published, scien-

tists generally believed that when people experienced

stress, they trigger a hormonal cascade that revs the

body to either stand up and Please turn to page 7



What would Christmas be without the chance to

raise one’ s voice in a carol or two – preferably in

company with a few other people who are also raising

their voices? The result is, of course, a joyous noise,

and an enhanced sense of the approaching holiday.

With just such a goal, the Glenridge Singers will

devote the first half of their Christmas concert at 3:30

p.m. on Friday, December 10, to a narration of the

Christmas story, interspersed with traditional carols.

The audience will be encouraged to join in, using a

booklet provided with the program.This is a “first” for the Singers. They have always

included an audience participation song or two in their

Christmas program, but this time they are aiming to

have attendees be full-fledged performers, contribut-

ing, with the Singers, to the content of the afternoon.

Randy and Bob Anderson are writing the program,

and will do the narration and lead the singing.

The second half of the program will include a va-

riety of seasonal music led by Leola Hoke Bingham,

the Singers’ director. Reservations should be made, as

usual, through the GPAC ticket of fice, by calling 552-

5325. There is no charge.

Audience Participation to Foster

Holiday Spirit at Singers’ Concertby Jan Linehan

Many Holiday Events Planned for December

Sing We Now No-elFriday, December 10

3:30pm ~ Theater

Concert performers, recording artists and trouba-

dours, Suzanne and Jim have traveled 365 days a year

since 1992 delighting audiences in 35 states, Canada

and Europe. The couple blend their harmonious duet

vocals with skillful musicianship on acoustic instru-

ments. Many of you will remember their concert lastyear in the Thistle Stop.

This year, Suzanne and Jim will present their Vic-

torian Christmas concert on Thursday, December 16,

at 1:30pm in the theater. They will be dressed in 19th

Century finery as carolers from Victorian era parlors

and streets. They sing time-honored melodies accom-

panied on guitars, flute, courtship dulcimer, recorder,

bowed psaltery, penny whistle, spoons, sleigh bells

and banjo.The music is interwoven with a carefully researched

narration that relates the fascinating story of the

Victorians’ rescue of Christmas from Puritan suppres-

sion, the restoration of the caroling tradition and the

creation of new carols for the Victorians’ re-invention

of Christmas as a family holiday full of sentimentality

and good cheer.

The concert is free! And there’s no need to call for

tickets; just show up! Don’t miss the fun!

Victorian Christmas Concert

Wednesday, December 16

1:30pm ~ Theater

Suzanne & Jim

Courtesy Photos



Again this year, members will host a gift tree and

children’s party for children aged 9 and under who

live in the households of our staff. Santa has found

some time in his busy schedule to join us.

This festivity is to show our appreciation to all our

staff and their families, and it’s a great opportunity to party and enjoy their wonderful children!

Take an envelope from our gift tree in the lobby near the Reception desk - red

for a boy and green for a girl. Each envelope is marked with the age of the child.

There will be one gift for each child; we have 33 girls and 44 boys attending the

party this year. Inside will be instructions and a gift tag to place on your gift. In

order for all children to be treated equally, we suggest an amount of $25. If you

feel this is more than you can spend this year please join with a neighbor or

friend in purchasing a gift. And please, no clothes; holiday time is toy time!

If you take an envelope and then change your mind, please place the enve-

lope back on the tree as soon as possible so no child is left out. If you need help purchasing a gift, call Bunny Nesbit at 923-7748 between December 3 and 10.

Members of the Social Committee will wrap gifts for those who need assistance

in the Art Room on Wednesday, December 15, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Please deliver all wrapped gifts to Mac II on Friday, December 17, between

10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

All members are invited to attend the party for a big dose of Christmas joy!

Saturday, December 18 ~ 10:30 am – 12 noon

MacIntyre Room

Staff Children to Meet Santaby Bunny Nesbit



Shall we dance?

Ask Wilma Fielding and chances

are you’ll get an enthusiastic

“Yes!” – for dancing is a lifetime

love for the diminutive lady from New York, who now calls The

Glenridge home.

“I’ve been dancing since I was a

teenager and just loved almost any

form,” she says, recalling tries at

ballet and Martha Graham mod-

ern dance. “I think dance is really

therapy for me.” So the lessons

continued and then she began per-

forming as part of a trio at concerts

and music and dance festivals, suchas Jacob’s Pillow in New York and

throughout New England.

While it was exciting, life was

moving on. Soon love and marriage

and then two children intervened,

and dance was doomed to a long

hiatus.

“I had always wanted to com-

plete my degree, so I went back

to school at C.W. Post Collegeon Long Island, taking courses in

sculpture and painting to finish my

art degree,” she says, abbreviat-

ing the story. Then it was time to

put her education to work, so with

degree and determination firmly in

hand, the young mother marched

into a local bank and borrowed

$500 to open a boutique for wom-

en’s clothing and jewelry.

Her very limited funds meantthat she could not purchase good

American clothing to sell, so she

began looking at various items

from India and African countries.

“And then I opened up the first

ethnic boutique on Long Island,”

she says with a laugh. With various

changes and expansions, and many

sleepless nights, that life lasted

for 18 years. That was enough, she

decided. With her children grown

and beginning their careers in other

cities, it was time to move on.

She tried other parts of the coun-try, including visiting her children,

and then while visiting her brother

in Florida, found her next home,

The Glenridge.

“Now that I finally had time for

myself I felt myself eager to return

to dance while I could. I had never

lost my love of dance and had

stayed connected in various ways

such as dance exercise, but now I

wanted to really, truly dance,” shesaid. For the first time she decided

to try ballroom dancing.

That turned out to be an inspired

thought, but finding the right

school took time. After a number

of tries Wilma found a small group

just down the road called Dance

Fusion. The instructor, Dwayne

Biggs, is owner of Bella Danza

Dance Academy in Bradenton, but

works in the Clark Road studio for limited hours.

“It’s very close to us, he’s a great

teacher and I feel very lucky to

have found the studio . . . and so

thrilled to be really, truly dancing

again,” she reports. “I don’t know

how long I’ll be able to do this—it

takes a lot of energy. But I guess

I’ll keep going as long as I can.”

The demonstration that Wilma gaveat the Glenridge Health Fair makes

the finale seem very far off.

Is she having any fun? You bet!

Are you? Tell the Piper about it. Dwayne Biggs and Wilma Fielding

Photo by Joyce Morrison

ARE YOU HAVING AnY FUN?

Dancing is One of Life’s Great Joys for Glenridge Memberby Joyce Morrison



Although the November 4 meeting was billed as the

Quarterly Financial Update, it opened with a showing

of Glenridge’s award-winning commercial created for

a continuing care retirement community. The commer-

cial, produced by Glenridge members and staff, was

shown to applause with special acknowledgements to

actors Dick Fleming and Margery Baruch.

The high continued when CEO Charley Tirrell an-

nounced that The Glenridge had met all of its bank

covenants for the third quarter. Since failure to meet

those covenants means steep financial penalties for the

institution, this achievement was significant, Tirrell

said.

The covenants include a required residential oc-

cupancy of 90 percent; health services occupancy of

85 percent; debt service coverage ratio of 1.15; anoperating ratio of .85, and a reserve ratio of .15. The

debt service ratio shows Glenridge’s ability to fund its

annual debt with cash flow from net cash revenue and

net entrance fees.

“Glenridge is off the graph in meeting both resi-

dential and health services occupancy,” Tirrell said,

reporting residential occupancy at 96.4 percent and

Quarterly Financial Review Starts with a Bangby Joyce Morrison

health services occupancy at 97.6 percent. This is also

well above the state occupancy averages of 88 percent

for residential and 87.8 percent for skilled nursing oc-

cupancy.

Comparing the 2011 budget to the 2010, the CEO

said that although it will require a 2 percent increase

in the monthly payments, there are actually many

departments which have found ways to lower costs,

and overall operating expenses are going down 1 per-

cent when compared to the 2010 budget. The average

increase for the years from 2005 to present has been

4.09 percent for the independent living units and about

a percentage higher for the Health Center.

Both debt repayment and capital expenditures will

be slightly up in 2011.

The total tax bill for The Glenridge is $1,157,521,which is less than last year. However, although the

property value decreased, the millage rate was in-

creased, keeping the rate consistent. The average tax

bill will be $3,564, which is down 1–2% vs. last year.

Complete minutes of the Quarterly Financial Update

are available to all members in the library. Minutes of

the monthly G.A.C. meetings are also available.

fight or flee quickly.

Now researchers suspect that

women have a much broader

choice of behaviors because when

the hormone oxcytocin is released

as part of the stress responses in

a woman, it buffers the “fight or

flight” response and encourages her

to tend children and gather with

women friends. This produces acalming effect. This calming effect

does not occur in men because

testosterone – which men produce

in high levels when they’re under

stress – seems to reduce the effects

of oxytocin. Estrogen seems to

enhance it.

Since 90% of the stress research

had been done on men, Dr. Laura

Klein and Dr. Shelley Taylor real-

ized that this study needed to be

expanded. Study after study since

that “aha!” moment in their lab

have shown this difference may

explain why women consistently

outlive men and enjoy lower blood

pressure, heart rates, and cholester-

ol levels. “There is

no doubt,” says Dr.Klein, “that friends

are helping us to

live longer!”

Those of us who

live at The Glen-

ridge, both men

and women, are

finding one of the

richest things about

our living here is the deep friend-

ships that are being made within

our many activities and quiet din-

ners. Long live the ROMEOS and

the JULIETS!

Reference: CND: UCLA Study on

Friendship Among Women

Move Over, ROMEOScontinued from page 3



G.A.C. Representatives Elected for 2011-2012 Termby Jean Minneman

We are privileged to have a member of our staff who

arrives each day with a big smile on her face, ready

to help new members as they prepare for their new

adventure, moving into The Glenridge. This introduc-

tion begins months before the actual move because

many of the new members wish to make changes totheir new home before moving in. The advice, plan-

ning and execution of these changes are overseen by

Linda Bishop, interior designer and options coordina-

tor. Linda also assists existing members who may wish

to remodel or upgrade some facet of their home. She

has noticed trends in three areas: flooring, lighting and

the colors being used.

When The Glenridge opened, wall-to-wall carpet-

ing was the order of the day with some tile for accent.

Today, laminatedfl

ooring is the most popular, notonly for aesthetic reasons, but for its practicality.

Laminate is non-allergenic, virtually stainless, and

very durable. The laminate suppresses sound. It is

installed without glue so if one should happen to drop

a barbell on it, the damaged flooring can be removed

Glenridge Homes Reflect Latest Decorating Trendsby Anne Calvert

and replaced. The life of the floor is actually ten to

fifteen years.

Another trend is the use of specialty lighting for ac-

cents within rooms. We have often used a light clipped

to the top of a painting, but the concept has spread to

other focuses within a room. Linda especially enjoysdirectional lighting to highlight art, over a table, to

update a room with artistic chandeliers, or just to cre-

ate ambience.

The third trend is the way we are now using color in

our homes. There doesn’t seem to be a trend so much

as following a fashion or a marketing strategy. Several

colors may be combined in a single room. The recent

refitting of the Heather dining room is an example of

this trend.

Home is where the heart is, and the homes beingcreated at The Glenridge continue to do far more for

us than create shelter. We are enjoying the creativity of

those around us, and find that with Linda’s support, we

can continue to be trend-setters!

Elections for half the membersof the Glenridge Advisory Council

occur at the end of each year.

John DeSanto and Paula Spitalny

have been reelected to represent

Building F and the Palm Building,

respectively. Lee Greene has been

elected to replace Bunny Nesbit for

Building H and Saundra Overstake

has been elected to replace Shirley

Williams for the Oaks Building.

Art Wittmer, East Club Homes

representative, is stepping down

a little early for health reasons.

Jackie Pillsbury has been elected to

take his place on the G.A.C. These

members will serve a two-year

term. Those residential units that do

not elect representatives this year

will do so in December of 2011.

G.A.C. members may be re-elected

for a second two-year term.At the January 13, 2011, G.A.C.

meeting, the new G.A.C. members

will be seated and join the carryover

members. The complete Council

will elect of ficers for the 2011

year which include president, vice

IN MEMORIAM

Joseph Barnett

Gertrude Gordon

Frances Hoefle

Fred Jurgens

Maurice Shapiro

“What a beautiful difference one single life can make.”

president, and secretary-treasurer.Of ficers serve for one year and may

be re-elected.

The G.A.C. is the communica-

tions conduit between Glenridge

members and management.



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A Smidge of Bridge by Jean Minneman

Count to 13. How boring! After East’s preempt of

3 hearts, N-S reached 4 spades. West led the 9 of

hearts to South’s ace. South drew trumps in two

rounds. Then he cast adrift with a second heart

which East won. East returned a diamond, and

after losing two diamonds, South was booked. Of

course, he trumped the third diamond and won-

dered which way to go with the clubs, noting the 8

and 9. Solution, page 15.Sleepwalker Bunny Nesbit (right) won the first place prize for

the women. Cynthia Cudworth (left) placed second and Norma

Cohen (center) received an Honorable Mention.

Best Couple Halloween Costume winners were Saundra & Lynn

Overstake (right) and second-place winners were Gerry & Char-

lotte Dratch (left). Honorable Mention went to Doug & Betsy Elder.

Allen Cudworth (right) took Best Men’s Costume honors, with

Alan Hochman (left) coming in second. Roy Walters earned an

Honorable Mention.

Glenridge Members Get Into the Spirit of Halloween



David and Nada Farr

David and Nada Farr are now

living in Apartment 1212. They

came to The Glenridge from

Pelican Cove. They spend their summers at Lake Conesus, N.Y.

David grew up in Mamaroneck,

N.Y. During high school he had

a small dance band in which he played the flute and

marimba.

David did his undergraduate work at the University

of Rochester, where he majored in math education.

During the summers he drove a lumber truck. He

attended graduate school at Syracuse University and

received his PhD in educational measurement and

statistics. While in graduate school he married hisfirst wife, Mary Lou. He was on the faculty of the

University of Buffalo (SUNY) for 37 years. There

he especially liked working with graduate students

on their dissertations, as an advisor on research

methods. He developed a computer-based speech

assistance device so a person with cerebral palsy could

communicate. He also developed a general abilities

testing program for school children. He was a Fulbright

Scholar twice, once to Norway and once to Iceland.

After the death of hisfi

rst wife, David moved toPelican Cove where he met Nada. There he served two

terms as treasurer. He took up the vibraphone and led

weekly jazz combo sessions. He would like to hear

from anyone who plays swing music in the area. He is

an enthusiastic sailor and has sailed competitively in

the Siesta Key Sailing Club. David has one daughter,

two sons and three granddaughters.

Nada grew up and worked in the suburbs of

Philadelphia. She is a graduate of Temple University,

where she was on the basketball and field hockey

teams. While she was on the basketball team, theylost only one game in four years. She was captain of

the team her senior year and is now in the Temple

University Sports Hall Of Fame. She married her high

school sweetheart, John Brearty, while still in college

on the same day she played basketball. He was a

Marine and had to return to duty. He was transferred

to Sarasota in 1976, and she became a guidance

counselor, and later head of guidance at East Bay High

School in Tampa.

Welcome New Membersby Jane Goehrig

After the death of her husband, she met David,

and they were married in 1999. While at Pelican

Cove Nada was active in the Book Club and served

on several committees. Her hobbies are sailing,

bridge and needle point. She has three sons, eight

grandchildren and 3½ great grandsons.

Both Farrs are very interested in music and love to

travel. We welcome them to The Glenridge.

Anne McDonnellMartin

Anne McDonnell Martin is a

very special new member. She has

come to The Glenridge as the bride

of Jim Martin. They were married

on May 27 in Maryland. After their honeymoon and visits with

relatives and friends, they returned

to Jim’s Apartment 2317 at The Glenridge on October

6, 2010.

Anne grew up in Rockaway Park, N.Y. Having

lived between the ocean and the bay she still loves the

water.

Anne received her BA from St. Joseph’s College

in Brooklyn, N.Y., and her MA from Wesleyan

University in Middletown, CT. Her career was inteaching. She taught primary and middle school and

later became principal of an elementary school. After

retiring, Anne organized an outreach program at a

parish in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she helped the elderly

and needy.

Four weeks after her marriage to her first husband,

Martin, he suffered cardiac arrest and she became a

care giver. Then, after he had a stroke, she became

very interested in that subject. She was on the board

of the Montgomery County Stroke Association in

Maryland and directed the “Stroke Folk” group at alocal senior center.

Jim and Peggy and Anne and Martin had been good

friends for many years, so Jim called her after Martin’s

death, and we know what happened after that.

Anne enjoys doing the daily crossword puzzles, the

jumble and Sudoku. She is looking forward to joining

classes here, as well as becoming active at the Fitness

Center. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Anne

to The Glenridge.

Nada and David Farr

Jim and AnneMartin

please turn to page 13



John and Jean Owen

John and Jean Owen, Apartment

4406, lived on the Island of Venice

for ten years before coming to The

Glenridge.Jean grew up in Englewood,

N. J. She attended the Dwight

School for Girls and Catherine

Gibbs Secretarial School before receiving her BA

from Columbia University. She majored in art and art

history, and she is involved with The Fine Arts Society

of Sarasota.

It was while they were at Columbia that Jean met

John. After they were married they lived in Baltimore

where she became a book editor for Johns Hopkins

University. Later they moved to Detroit, and thereshe was a book editor at Wayne State University for

several years. Later, looking for a change, she took

a position as an editor, and then became a writer, for

an engineering magazine, a subject about which she

says she knew nothing. She stayed there for twelve

years, but she says she still doesn’t know much about

engineering. Jean’s hobbies are art, gardening and

ethnic cooking.

John was born in Brooklyn, grew up in Baltimore,

spent his junior high years in Drexel Hill, PA, andhis senior high school years in Baldwin on Long

Island. He earned his BA at Columbia, his MA at New

York University and his PhD at Columbia. He was a

professor, first at Johns Hopkins University and then at

Wayne State University in Detroit. He retired in1997.

He has written a number of books on labor

economics, economics of education and working time.

As a volunteer, he taught a course he called “How the

West Grew Rich” at The University of North Carolina

at Ashville. He has also taught courses on English as a

Second Language and Conversational Spanish. He is amember of The Venice Book Club and The Gulf Gate

Classics Book Club. He likes to swim and is looking

forward to enjoying our pool.

Both Owens love to travel and have traveled

extensively. They like to spend periods of time in

small areas of Europe so they can get to know each

area well. We are happy to welcome the Owens to The

Glenridge.

Thomas and Mary Scott

Thomas and Mary Scott are the

new residents of Club Home 6.

They lived in Venice for 21 years before coming to The Glenridge.

Their northern home was

Slingerlands, N.Y., near Albany.

Mary grew up in Skaneateles, N.Y. She attended

the Emma Willard School and is a graduate of Wells

College. She taught math at Dana Hall in Wellesley,

MA. After her marriage she was a volunteer on The

Hong Kong Council of Social Service, was president

of Suburban Maryland Fair Housing and president of

Fair Housing and Modern Housing in Greenwich, CT.

She was also president of The International Center inAlbany, N.Y. In Nairobi she was involved with The

American Women’s Association.

Tom grew up in Westchester, N.Y. He is a graduate

of Syracuse University. After his sophomore year

his education was interrupted for three years while

he served in the Army. He taught at a university in

China for two years before he was deported by the

communists. He then worked in Hong Kong for

The Asia Foundation. He came home, got married

and returned to Hong Kong with his bride. He wastransferred to Singapore, where he stayed for 3½

years. In Hong Kong and Singapore he was Senator

of the Junior Chamber International. Returning to

the U.S., he went back to Syracuse University and

finished his master’s degree. He was with The Foreign

Policy Association in N.Y. and on the staff of the

Peace Corps in Washington for three years. He then

joined the Ford Foundation and was sent to Nairobi,

Kenya, for 3½ years. After he returned to the U.S.

he was with the State University of New York as

Assistant Vice Chancellor of International Programs,coordinating international programs for their 64

campuses.

The Scotts have two daughters, Meg and Kinnon.

One was born in Hong Kong and one in Singapore.

They also have two grandchildren. We welcome the

Scotts to The Glenridge.

John and Jean Owen Mary and Thomas

Scott

Welcome New Memberscontinued from page 12



This should

be called the

Month of

Over-Indul-

gence. Weeat so much

food; pot luck

lunches, fam-

ily gatherings,

parties, choco-

lates galore, and Auntie Shirley’s

famous cookies. We stuff it all in

and by the time we’re done we are

the not-so-proud owners of ten or

more extra pounds. Then we spendthe next two or three months trying

to work it off. Some of us still have

last year’s ten pounds to contend

with!

Healthful AlternativesSo your challenge this year is to

manage what you eat. Before you

toast the holiday season with a

glass of eggnog, consider this: an

8-ounce serving can easily exceed

250 calories and 5g saturated fat.

(Wouldn't you rather have dessert?)

Dips are one of the more insidious

choices on the appetizer table. You

Healthy Eating

Did You Know that December is National Fruit Cake Month? by Melanie Miszewski, Dietary Manager

Melanie Miszewski

don't know what's in them (that

healthy-sounding spinach dip may

be heavy with cheese), and it's easy

to just keep dipping away. The

calories, saturated fat, and sodiumlurking in creamy dips (and the

crackers and chips dipped in them)

add up fast. Choose hummus or

salsa instead, and use fresh veggies

as dippers.

Here’s the Good NewsEating any high-quality protein

helps to trigger satiety, so you’re

less likely to over-indulge on less

healthful foods. And turkey – dark meat or white – is one of the low-

est-calorie protein sources you can

eat. A three-ounce serving of skin-

less turkey breast has about 120

calories and one gram of fat. Tip:

Trim off the skin before eating, and

go easy on the gravy – that's where

most of the fat and calories lurk.

Sweet potatoes are a nutritional

powerhouse. An excellent source

of beta-carotene, a powerful anti-

oxidant, they’re also a good source

of vitamin C, dietary fi ber, and

potassium. Best of all, they taste

like a dessert! The “sweet” in these

potatoes comes from an enzyme

that converts most of the tuber's

starches to sugars as it matures.

This sweetness intensifies duringstorage and as the potato is cooked.

This is one holiday favorite worth

adding to your meals year round.

How many parties do you have

this week? What have you had to

eat today? You should eat before

you go to a party. A small bowl

of vegetable soup with some low

sodium crackers, low-fat yogurt

with granola, or a 10-calorie cup ofJell-O with fruit are all great ways

to ward off hunger before you go

to any party. When at the party

place foods such as salads, fruits,

veggies, on your plate first, then,

if there’s any room left over, add a

small piece of your favorite food

item. And as for dessert, make it

small.

So before you go out and party…

think! Are two minutes on your lipsworth two months at the Fitness

Center getting it off of your hips?

Glenridge employees have many talents in addi-

tion to those we witness daily, including the creation

of interesting original art and clever craft works. This

month, employees’ original art and craft works will be

displayed in the Art Room in a show similar to that of

the members’ exhibition in the spring. Show hours are:

Friday, December 10: 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 11: 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 12: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Employees’ Artistic Endeavors to be Showcasedby Jean Minneman

None of the objects dis-

played will be for sale,

although the Art and Décor

Committee of The Glenridge

may purchase one piece for per-

manent display in a public area.

For questions, please telephone George Davis

at 924-0151.



Well, already we know that East had 2 spades,

3 diamonds and 7 hearts – 12 cards. Hence, he

surely has at most only one club. So our counting

declarer led the ace of clubs followed by a smallclub to the board. If West would play an honor,

South would cover, of course, and return to his

hand via a trump. Then he would lead the club 9

and finesse using the 8 spot, feeling certain that

East would discard. If, when declarer leads the

small club to the board and West follows low, de-

clarer would play the 8 spot…and then pick up the

J and 10 with the K and Q. Oh my, lucky thirteen!

A Smidge of Bridge Solution from page 9

EAST

s 7 5

1 K Q J 10 8 6 4

2 K 6 3

c 7

WEST

s 10 8

1 9 3

2 A Q J 9 7

c J 10 6 4

NORTH

s K J 4 2

1 7 5

2 8 5 4

c K Q 8 2

SOUTH

s A Q 9 6 3

1 A 2

2 10 2

c A 9 5 3

It has been over 100 days since Charley Tirrell took

over the reigns as CEO of The Glenridge. The first 100

days of anyone’s job usually consists of learning the

lay of the land, studying job content, setting up your

of fice to fit your preferences, introducing yourself to

fellow staff and finding out who does what and what

goes where. The task can be especially challenging

when you are a new CEO with a staff of 300 who con-

sider you the new boss, and 500 members who con-

sider you their representative. Where do you start?

90-Acre WalksIn the past three months, most of you have ob-

served Charley walking the entire campus – a time-

consuming task with such a spacious property. He did

so to have an opportunity to meet as many people as

possible and to take a physical survey of what oppor-tunities exist in order to set tangible priorities that can

better serve The Glenridge. Charley commented that

when he first heard that The Glenridge was 90 acres he

expected to have room to expand with so much “ex-

cess of land.” He had to laugh when he realized that

with all the wetlands and preserves the building space

has already been maximized.

Many of Charley’s questions about The Glenridge –

its history, its life-fulfilling philosophy and the ex-

pectations of his services – were answered in the verythorough interview process via the hiring committee

that consisted of members from the Board of Directors,

PRAXEIS and Glenridge members. He said he is truly

fortunate to “walk into such a beautiful and success-

ful community.” However, he makes it clear that the

Glenridge is still a “young child at 7 years old” and he

is very excited about moving it into a new phase and

“directing it into an acclaimed community that is head

and shoulders above any other retirement community.”

Collaboration is KeyOur new CEO is sincere in his belief that true lead-

ership provides an environment in which anyone can

voice their ideas and opinions with openness and

respect. The process is important because it affords

constructive conversation that leads to the best deci-

sions for The Glenridge.

Besides being back in Florida, what does Charley

enjoy the most? He says he enjoys chatting with the

members, hearing their ideas and getting to know

each and every one of them. “There is no shortage

Tirrell Reflects on First 100 Daysby Kathy Mathews, Director of Member Services

of talented members who have had remarkable and

distinguished careers,” he said. “It’s great to collabo-

rate with them.” Throughout Charley’s career he has

worked with many membership organizations but is

especially impressed with the relationship that the

Glenridge Advisory Council has with the staff and

members. He values their leadership, transparency and

participation in essential matters.

Thanks, Charley! Here’s to a long and rewarding

career at The Glenridge!



Hors d’oeuvre of the Month by Mary Manegold

2 cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

garlic salt

paprika

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine artichoke hearts, mayo,

cheese and garlic salt. Place in pie plate and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with melba rounds or bagel

chips.

ARTICHOKE APPETIZER

This time of

year things get

so beautifully

hectic… re-

covering from

the “glow” of

that Thanks-

giving feast,

preparing

for travel or

perhaps the anticipation of com-

pany heading your way, decorat-

ing, shopping for gifts, and getting

ready to start those New Year’s

Resolutions all over again.

Our elves are ready and waitingto help take some of the pressure

off this year.

Find Time to ExerciseTake the time to get your work-

outs in during the holiday season.

It is vital to keep up your strength

and endurance. One of the best

ways to recuperate from that heavy

meal on November 25th is to get

a workout. That’s why we will beopen on Friday 9am-2pm. Even if

you can’t stick with your regular

routine, find a way to move, bend

and stretch. Take a brisk walk;

make it a family affair! Stretch

before you get out of bed. Do some

sit-stands in a chair when no one

is looking. Practice your balance

while standing in lines at the store.

We can help you with more ideas

for what to do to keep fit if youcan’t make it to the Fitness Center

everyday. You will feel better, your

holidays will be more enjoyable,

and your body will thank you for it

come January!

Great Gift IdeasDo you find yourself struggling

with what to get your loved ones

this holiday season? Consider a

Fitness Center Gift Certificate this

year. For your spouse… a relax-

ing massage? If you know your

spouse enjoys massage why not do

a package that he or she can enjoy

throughout the year. Maybe your

loved one has been wanting to try

acupuncture. Reflexology is a great

way to revive the legs and feet

after all the hustle and bustle of

the holidays. Personal training is a

perfect gift for someone who wants

to get in shape for the new year. If

you have family members visit-

ing the Glenridge, you can treatthem to a massage right here in our

Fitness Center. Talk about a treat!

Maybe your loved ones are ask-

ing you what you want this year…

“Of course I know what I want this

year, a Gift Certificate from the

Glenridge Fitness Center, that’s

what!” Your family members can

make arrangements to purchase a

gift certificate for any of our ser-

vices through the Fitness Center by

simply calling us at 941-552-5297.

Create a New HabitThe best way to achieve success

with a New Year’s Resolution is

to create a habit or pattern before

the New Year begins. Studies show

that it takes approximately 21 days

to create a new habit. If fitness

falls on your list of resolutions this

year, let us help you get a jump

start. Call us today to set up an

appointment for your assessmentand program. We always look

forward to the holiday season here

at the Fitness Center and we look

forward to supporting you through

this one. Happy Holidays.

Holiday Elves Arrive Early at Glenridge Fitness Centerby Kery Helmer, Fitness Center Program Manager

Ask About Holiday Discounts at the Fitness Center!



The Glenridge Cruise

Society is pleased to offer

another outstanding cruise

for Thanksgiving 2011. It

will be aboard the Regent’s

recently refurbished Naviga-tor for our membership, their

family and friends. Your

cruise committee agreed this

is the best cruise available

for our members given their

desire for a ‘no- fl y’ cruise

from a Florida port. The

ship’s quality (6-star rating),

size (490 passengers) and

an all-inclusive cruise fare

that includes gratuities andan extensive selection of fine

wines, champagne and spirits

also meet our membership

requirements.

This will be a 10-day cruise, November 18 - 28,

2011, departing from Ft. Lauderdale. The itinerary

includes stops in Key West; George Town, Cayman

Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; Santo

Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala; Roatán, Honduras; and

Costa Maya, Mexico, followed by a full restful day at

sea before returning to Ft. Lauderdale.

Guests are treated to award-winning service. Regent

has one of the best staff-to-guest ratios (1:1.7) in the

cruise industry, exemplifi

ed by personal, intuitiveservice. Enrichment opportunities abound, including

FREE unlimited shore excursions, specifically de-

signed for small groups to experience destinations on

a more authentic level.

All ocean-view suites, most with private veranda,

and open seating dining options in the three restau-

rants – so guests dine when, where and with whom

they desire – add to the very special ambiance created

onboard. Dress code for this cruise is elegant casual.

But what is also unusual is that Regent incorporates

the favorite amenities found on larger ships, such asan elaborate show lounge featuring nightly entertain-

ment, casino, spa and state-of-the-art fitness facility.

The special promotional fares are guaranteed

through December 31, 2010 and are fully refund-

able, except for a $100 handling fee, until four months

before we sail. To take advantage of these promotional

fares, please call Golden Anchor Travel (922-4070)

and speak with Shirley or Monica as soon as possible.

Glenridge Cruise Society Newsby Bunny Nesbit, Cruise Society Chairperson

Glenridge golfers and their guests

enjoyed a gorgeous day at TPC

Prestancia for the Second Annual

Glenridge Open Golf Tournament

on November 15. The winning team

of the scramble format tournament

(with handicaps factored in) is pic-

tured at left (L-R): David

LeBlanc (guest of Tony Sypula),

Harriet Schwartz, Jean Hadden and

Tony Sypula. Winners of the Closes

to the Pin prize were Garry Franco

and Patsy Reynolds; winners of

the Straightest Drive prize were Al

Vanderlind and Patsy Reynolds.

The tournament generated $700

for the Glenridge Benevolence Fund

Second Annual Glenridge Open Golf Tournament



Recently I attended the Fall Frolic social in The

Highlands, just one of the many events where friends

and family members are invited to join the residents in

an evening of socializing, dancing and dinner. During

the event I was struck that many of the couples enjoy-

ing the social hour are ones where one spouse lives in

The Highlands while the healthier member continues

to live in the independent living environment. Thecouples enjoyed their evening together and then they

part after dinner, leaving their spouses in the quality

care of The Highlands staff.

Since these phenomena will only increase, I asked

each of these independent members, “How are you

coping with the stress of this new phase of your life,

living separated from your spouse?” While the mem-

bers have the commonality of spending many hours

with their spouse through the week, you may be sur-

prised how they cope.

Tina Kamberg keeps her mind occupied by vol-

unteering at the Salvation Army, assisting over 300

homeless or jobless people with lunches daily. Rudi

Wadle donates time to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s

Department and now has time to manage his own

health. Anne Lunghino firmly believes that she and

Don, along with their children, chose The Glenridge

over 7 years ago for just the reason she and the othersare experiencing: the health of one of the pair has de-

teriorated. Anne maintains her busy tennis and cycling

schedule in addition to enjoying their mutual friends.

Everyone copes differently with these transitions

based on life experiences and circumstances. The

Highlands provides the safe and secure caring environ-

ment for the spouses living there, while providing the

independent living spouses the ‘peace of mind’ needed

to continue their own individual lives.

Photos by Saundra Overstake

Spouses of Highlands Members Learn Coping Strategiesby Saundra Overstake

Tina and Hans Kamberg Dee and Dr. Rudi Wadle Don and Anne Lunghino

The holidays are in full swing in

the Health Center. We plan to deck

the halls the first week of Decem-

ber; I hope everyone has a chance to

walk through the Health Center andsee the trees and other decorations.

We have several special pro-

grams this month including: The

Singing Christmas Tree on the 1st;

Nostalgia musical performance in

the theatre on the 3rd and Holiday

Lights Tour on the 15th. St. Mar-

grits of Scotland Church has been

visiting us each year to sing for the

holidays and we hope to see them

this month also! Of course we will

have a special visit from that jolly

man in a red suit. He is coming on

the 22nd so that he has time to de-

liver all his presents on the 24th.Our Family Night celebration

will be on The Isle of Skye (Mem-

ory Care) December 9 and in The

Highlands and Carroll Center on

December 16 during the evening

meal. A special treat this month

will be our Holiday Breakfast

December 10 on The Isle of Skye,

December 24 in The Carroll Center

and December 31 in The High-

lands. We will be making pancakes

to order with your choice of top-

pings – blueberries, strawberries

or chocolate chips – served with

sausage and Mimosas!The New Year will bring some

new activities to the Health Center.

One of these programs is called

“A Journey through History,” a

monthly program that focuses on

an historical event that took place

during the 20th Century.

We wish everyone a Happy and

Healthy New Year!

Holiday Spirit Abounds in the Health Center by Karen Radcliffe, Activities Manager



DECEMBER G P A C

M

O V I E S

b y K e n B o n w i t

Tues., Dec. 7, 8pm: FREEDOM WRITERS (2007)Biography/Crime/Drama; PG-13, violent content, thematic material & language; Run time: 123 min.

Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, and Imelda Staunton

Erin (Swank) is a teacher of “unteachable” high-risk students. When she intercepts a racist drawing, she teaches the

about the Holocaust. With perseverance and creativity, she struggles to gain their trust.

Fri., Dec. 10, 8pm: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (1968)

Family/Comedy/Musical/Fantasy; Rated G; Run time: 144 min.Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Frobe, Anna Quayle and Benny Hill

Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts (Van Dyke) invents an amazing flying car. It takes him and his family to Vulga

where the sinister buffoon Baron Bomburst (Frobe), has made children illegal. Caractacus and company try to rescu

the children of Vulgaria.

Tues., Dec. 14, 8pm: EAT PRAY LOVE (2010)Drama/Romance; PG-13, brief strong language, sexual references, some nudity; Run time: 133 min.

Julia Roberts, James Franco, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins, Billy Crudup, and Viola Davis

Liz (Roberts) had a husband, a house and a career. Now divorced and unsure what she wants in life, she risks every

thing and sets out on an around-the-world trip. Liz discovers the pleasure of eating in Italy, the power of prayer in

India and true love in Bali.

Mon., Dec. 20, 8pm: HARVEY (1950)Comedy/Drama/Fantasy; Not rated; Run time: 104 min.

James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Peggy Dow, Charles Drake, Cecil Kellaway and Victoria Horne

Good-natured Elwood (Stewart) has a friend, a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only Elwood can see. When

wood’s sister Veta (Hull) tries to commit Elwood to a mental hospital, a comedy of errors begins. Elwood and Harv

are catalysts for romance and for mending family wounds.

Tues., Dec. 21, 8pm: THE LIGHTKEEPERS (2009)Comedy/Drama; PG for mild thematic elements, brief language and smoking; Run time: 100 min.

Richard Dreyfuss, Blythe Danner, Bruce Dern, Mamie Gummer, Tom Wisdom and Julie HarrisThe film is set on Cap Cod in 1912. Lighthouse keeper Seth (Dreyfuss) believes he no longer needs women. That is

until Ruth (Gummer) and her housekeeper Mrs. Bascom (Danner) move into a nearby cottage for the summer and h

is forced to deal with a past love.

Wed., Dec. 22, 3pm: CAROUSEL (1956) – NOTE: 3 PM MATINEE SHOW TIMEDrama/Musical/Romance; Not rated; Run time: 128 min.

Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Claramae Turner and Robert Rounseville

Billy (MacRae) works at a carnival where he meets Julie (Jones). Billy and Julie get married but Billy falls back int

crime after losing his job and is soon killed. Billy asks for permission to come down from above for one day to mak

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