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October 2017

Lakehouse West University

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Keep your mind active and continue to learn by

participating in the many diverse lectures and classes

that our Lakehouse West University program offers.

Fitness classes and health related programs are listed

under Health and Wellness in this publication.

Fit Minds by Evadne Mela,

M.A. Gerontology Monday, October 2

11:00 a.m. Card Room

Keep your mind fit and active in this class.

This class will exercise the mind with

lecture, discussion, & cognitive challenges.

Meet Alexa– Amazon Echo

Tuesday, October 3

11:00 a.m. Card Room

Doug Knappe introduces Amazon

Echo, a hands-free speaker you

control with your voice. Echo

connects to the Alexa Voice

Service to play music, provide information, news, sports

scores, weather, games and more!

Computer Tutor

with Doug Knappe Tuesday, October 3

By appointment.

Sign up in the Events Book.

Free private instruction for

computers, Ipads, and phones.

Discussion Group

Hosted By Dr. Barry August

& Bernie Ehrlich Tuesday, October 10

10:00 a.m. Card Room

This group will meet to discuss current

events in the community and the world.

Percussion Class with James Rosati Fridays, October 13, 20, and 27

10:00 a.m. Card Room

Join this class for beginners and learn

to play an instrument. The goal of this

class is to have some fun and perform

at Lakehouse West among other venues.

Foreign Affairs Lecture by

Bob Zahony, M.A., International

Relations and Diplomatic History Monday, October 9

11:00 a.m. Card Room

Bob Zahony provides his lecture series

on current foreign affairs, security, and

geopolitical issues.

Fine Arts Lecture Series

by Baila Miller, M.A. Education Monday, October 16

11:00 a.m. Card Room

Baila lectures on artists, fine arts, art

history, and culture from around the world.

She is a Ringling College faculty member.

Fine Arts Class: Opera Talks

by Sharon Ohrenstein, B.A. Theater Monday, October 23

11:00 a.m. Card Room

This Fine Arts lecture and class will discuss

opera, including composers and performers,

terms and productions, historical topics, and

the geopolitical picture.

Historical Lecture Series

by Carole Holland, B.A. Business Monday, October 30

11:00 a.m. Card Room

Carole lectures and discusses historical

and political American topics. This month:

The Great Depression Era.

Health Matters

Gulf City Therapy

Question & Answer Social Tuesday, August 13th

10:00 a.m. Card Room

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Events & Entertainment

Fine Arts in October

Oct. 4: Players Theater “The Will Rogers Follies” A past

winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Original

Score! 6:30 p.m.– Tickets $27.00– Sign up.

Oct. 7: Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents

“Piano Grand II” Enjoy timeless favorites and familiar light

classics. 6:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House. Sign up.

Oct. 11: Bellini’s “Norma” from the

Metropolitan Opera. Broadcast in HD at

AMC theater. 12:00 p.m. Details and Sign

up in Events Book. Sondra Radvanovsky

made her Met role debut as Norma in 2013.

The 2017-2018 season opens with a new

production of Bellini’s masterpiece,

starring Radanovsky as the Druid priestess

and Joyce DiDonato as her archrival, Adalgisa– a casting coup

for bel canto fans. Need we say anymore? Get your tickets!

Oct. 12: Great Escapes “By Special Arrangement”

conducted by Christopher Confessore at Holly Hall, 6:30 p.m.

This diverse program selections from the Classics, Beatles,

and Broadway’s Hamilton.

Oct. 15: Sarasota Contemporary Dance & Piazolla Cooke Theater, 1:00 p.m. Sign up in Events Book.

The evening is a unique spin the famous artist Piazolla and

promises to keep romance alive through a contemporary

production.

Oct. 18: Mozart’s Die Zauberflote “The Magic Flute”

conducted by the Met’s music Director Emeritus James Levine

in from the Met in HD at AMC theater.

Oct. 22: Bolshoi Ballet Le-Corsaire in HD at AMC.

12:15 p.m.

Oct. 24: Opera video “Eugene Onegin” 7:00 p.m. Card Room

– Lakehouse West. Hosted by Dr. Ralph Levitt

Oct. 25: Joy McIntyre discusses “Maria Callas” a Music

Archives presentation at Selby

Library. 1:00 p.m. Sign up.

Oct. 29: The Sarasota Ballet

presents “The Secret Garden”

choreography by Will Tuckett.

Performed at Asolo. 1:00 p.m.

Sign up.

Out to Dinner: Left Coast Seafood Company Tuesday, October 3

5:00 p.m. Sign up.

Join us as we head to Venice for a

delicious seafood dinner.

Oktoberfest Party Thursday, October 5

4:30 p.m. Great Hall

Beer & Pretzels. Wine & Cheese.

Entertainment by Nancy Siebert.

Residents’ Association Meeting Friday, October 6

10:00 a.m. Meeting Room

Reports are given & questions answered.

Music Memories with Bob Linzner Tuesday, October 17

2:00 p.m. Card Room

Take a musical trip down Memory Lane.

Out to Dinner: Daruma Hibachi Tuesday, October 17

5:00 p.m. Sign up.

Treat yourself to a delicious dinner

and have lots of fun at the same time.

Chef’s Table at Lakehouse West Thursday, October 19

6:00 p.m. Sign up in Events Book

Back by popular demand! Fantastic

new dining venue in the Lounge. Sign up in Events Book.

The “Globe” Theater Thursday, October 26

4:30 p.m. Great Hall

Lakehouse West

Halloween Party & Contest Tuesday, October 31

4:00 p.m. Great Hall

Don’t miss this annual contest as

residents and staff compete for best costumes. Refreshments.

Lecture by

Bob Clementis-Zahony

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News & Notes In The Spotlight

Resident Lloyd Carter has

had two very interesting and

very different careers after

growing up in Constantine,

Michigan. His first was

agriculture where he

received a degree in the

subject from Michigan State

College. He went on to own

a farm of over 300 acres

where he raised beef cattle

and milk cows as well as

several kinds of corn, fresh

tomatoes, even some

raspberries and sour cherries. Through a program with the

Farm Bureau in 1955, Lloyd accepted a student from Chile

who worked with him for a year...and introduced him to

flying! Soon Lloyd bought a two-seater airplane; in 1965

he bought a larger one and got his instrument license and

became a multi-engine pilot. This led to a job flying for a

family company in Elkhart, IN for 18 months. Then as a

pilot for Morgan Drive-Away, a mobile-home/ RV

transport co. All of this meant moving with his wife,

Lillian, whom he married in 1950 and their children

(2 boys & 2 girls); the couple were divorced in 1983.

Career-wise Lloyd kept moving too and went to work for a

manufacturer of plastic products in Kalamazoo, eventually

starting his own plastic production co. Carter Assoc. Lloyd

married his second wife, Patricia, in 1985. The couple lived

in Sturgis, MI and one of Lloyd’s sons became involved

with his father’s company. The larger Michigan properties

were sold off and Lloyd and Patricia moved in 1992 to

Bent Tree CC in Sarasota where they met Frank & Lou

Clark (Lakehouse West neighbors now). Lloyd served on

Bent Tree’s Board of Directors and since his wife was a

championship golfer, he began to play too. When she died

in 2016, Lloyd decided to move to Lakehouse West where

he is settling in, getting organized and watching sports on

TV, but with his background he’ll probably become

involved here soon. Welcome to the neighborhood Lloyd!

Interview by Ginny Cardozo

Lakehouse West Residents Help Those In Need.

Lakehouse West Residents recently donated over

$3,500 to the American Red Cross to help people

affected by hurricane Harvey in Texas. If you would

like to help those in need affected by hurricane Irma,

donations (no cash) are accepted in the Lakehouse West

Business Office during normal business

hours. Checks only- made out to:

American Red Cross

A note from the President of Lakehouse West.

Kudos to Annette Hodges, Executive Director, the Staff and

all the volunteers at Lakehouse West. You all were amazing

in how you performed during and after the “Irma” hurricane

event. You took wonderful care of us, making us feel secure,

comfortable, well fed and even pampered. Lakehouse West is

an outstanding community in which to live and grow older.

A place where everyone becomes a friend and family! I say

this not only for my wife Inge and myself, but as President

of the Lakehouse West Residents Association. Thank you

again, Dr. Barry August

We Will Play Bocce Again!

In case any of you did not see it, below is a photo of what

Irma did to the Bocce Court! Thanks to our excellent mainte-

nance staff, that mess has been cleaned up and we will play

our first game of Bocce on Wednesday, October 4.

We have a large group who sighed up for Bocce this year.

The captains met and graded the players from one to three—

one being the better players. Then each captain got a player

rated number one, a player rated number two and one rated

number three. All the new people who were not here last year

will be substitutes. Do not be discouraged—the substitutes

are used on a regular basis!

I am looking forward to our first game and encourage

residents to come out and watch. There is seating available.

See you on the court. Jackie Garn, Bocce Director

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Podiatrist Services

For Happy Feet

Third Thursday of every month

Dr. Arthur Clode will be at Lakehouse West and

will see residents in their apartments. For more

information call the Health Center at ext. 507.

Health & Wellness

Hearing Aid Services

2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month

9:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Poker Room

Mark Rahman from the Gulf Gate

Hearing Aid Center will be in the

Poker Room checking and cleaning hearing aids. He can also

change batteries. Just drop in as no appointment is necessary.

Laboratory Services

Lab draws are in the HealthCenter

between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.

No appointment is necessary but you

may want to review your lab slip with the

Director of Nursing. Specimen cups are in

the Health Center for you to pick up before

morning. Questions? Call 507.

Physical Therapy Services

Lakehouse West offers on-site physical and

speech therapy services for our residents.

Therapy with Albert Perez, PTA, is located

in suite 220. Appointments are available

Monday thru Friday by calling ext. 220

Blood Pressure Services

Residents may have their blood pressure

checked at any time the Health Center is open.

Exercise Programs: Lakehouse West offers a fitness center

and a variety of fitness classes led by qualified instructors.

No appointment is necessary to participate in exercise

programs. Classes are held in the Meeting Room on the

2nd floor.

Move to Music with Steve:

Mon./Wed./Fri. 8:15 a.m.

Balance Class with Petra:

Monday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

Easy Chair Yoga with Angelena:

Thursday 10:30 a.m.

Strength Building with Albert:

Monday 10:00 a.m. & Friday 9:30 a.m.

Tai Chi with Petra:

Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

Aquafit with Anne: Pool

Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m.

Walking Club meetings

to be announced

Dermatology Services

Dermatology services are

available on the first Thursday of

each month beginning at 1:30 p.m.

in resident apartments.

Appointments start at 1:30 p.m. Call ext. 507 to schedule.

The Massage Suite is located on the 3rd floor across from the

library. Appointments are also available in your apartments.

Wednesdays

By appointment.

Call: 941-755-0411

Is age just a number? Many people think

so. We all know that staying physically

active is key to aging gracefully and

healthfully. There are many ways to do

this..but have you ever considered Yoga?

This month’s health seminar is on the

benefits of “Chair Yoga” Angelena

Craig, Certified Yoga Instructor, will

provide the seminar with a combination

of lecture and demonstration. Barbara Argue RN, DON

Age Is Just A Number Thursday, October 5

11:00 am Card Room

Quieting the mind and becoming centered,

while practicing breathing techniques.

Stretching all muscles & joints in a gentle, conscious way.

Practicing traditional Yoga postures seated and standing

using the chair for balance.

Guided deep relaxation exercises.

The effect of Yoga on diet, exercise and sleep.

Identifying stressors and how to handle them with Yoga.

Discussion on attitudes of growing older.

Don’t miss this seminar and learn the benefits of Chair Yoga.

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A “happening” at Lakehouse West

We felt the urgency for protection against the predicted major

hurricane the day before it was due, when Rich Meola, Director of

Maintenance, and his crew covered windows and doors to protect us

from the impending gusts of wind and pounding rain. Annette

Hodges, Executive Director, did a masterful job of organizing her

staff and planning the scheduled events and logistics that were in

place and would keep us all safe, comfortable and distracted,

throughout the duration of the storm.

By early afternoon of the next day, we became a haven for many

family members and their pets. They arrived, not knowing how long they would need to stay and grateful to have our

luggage carts to carry their belongings. Folding beds were set up where needed and dogs & cats were placed in

protected crates in an improvised apartment that served as a pet hotel!

By noon, most of us gathered in the Great Hall to claim a place where we would spend the night; reserving it with a

pillow and blanket. Those who came early enough enjoyed the more comfortable leather chairs and couches. Some

preferred to set up in the Dining Room or in the hall upstairs, others decided they would take a risk and sleep in their

own bed. We were all a bit apprehensive as to what to expect from the storm but remained in complacent mode as we

followed instructions and waited for the storm to arrive. Having an open bar tended by Steven Martin– Bennet CFO, at

our disposal throughout the night, helped to enlighten our spirits and take our minds off of what could have been a

disastrous situation.

Thanks to the generous help of the kitchen, the management staff, and a few guest volunteers, we were all served

dinner, in spite of the difficulties that it may have entailed. Leave it to John Dionne, Social Director,

(who was celebrating his 50th birthday) to plan an activity! He organized bingo to the delight of many residents and

donated bottles of wine to the winners! Some residents played poker, others played bridge, improvising games in

whatever space was available.

As the evening progressed, it was heartwarming to see the interaction between the residents and the staff as we

became a family, bonding together to face the uncertainty of what was to come. Neighbors were helping neighbors;

some sharing their apartments, others assisting those who were in need. Staff were available on every floor.

It turned a stressful experience into a joint effort of camaraderie.

As darkness prevailed we became dependent on generator and battery operated candles. Many remained quiet and

pensive. One couple sat by themselves, just holding hands. At times when the elevator caused a problem,

Susan Solomon, Marketing Director came to the rescue and somehow got it working again! The evening passed without

serious incident. Although some residents left early to go to their apartments, many stayed downstairs until 1:30 am!

Those who did stay downstairs enjoyed a late night treat of ice cream and cookies.

By early morning we knew the storm had passed and we were left with no power and damage from falling trees.

There was coffee; fruit and biscuits for breakfast; another example of Lakehouse West’s warm hospitality!

It’s ironic but not unusual, that an uninvited guest like Hurricane Irma can bring out the best in us. We proved how

well we can work together as a team, no matter what Mother Nature throws at us!

In the days to come, we should all feel reassured that as residents, we are in good hands, treated with loving care and

living in a place we are truly fortunate to call home!

Helen Fleder

Making The Best Of It

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The Maintenance Team installed hurricane

window coverings on the building.

We lost a few trees...and had quite a mess to clean up. Margaret Baechtold-

The calm “during” the storm.

Bingo was the perfect diversion during the storm. Residents had a great time winning bottles of wine as prizes! Joining in on the fun, pictured

left to right, are Marianne Beck and daughter Lucia, Bob Wendlandt, Helen Fleder, Frank Poplawski, and Beverly MacDonald.

To pass the time away residents played games, cards, bridge, and poker. Pictured above, left to right, are Lou Clark, Peggy Cobb,

Muriel Mayers, Sue Mandell, Helen Ploss, Lenny Lentz, Priscilla Epstein, and Larry Katz.

LAKEHOUSE WEST NEWSBITS

Editor & Publisher: John Dionne

Editorial Consultant: Oscar Arnay

Staff Writer: Ginny Cardozo & Helen Fleder

Photos: Frank Poplawski

October 2017 Resident Birthdays

Date Resident Name Apt. #

2 Florence “Sis” Flanagan 118

3 Joan Ward 238

6 Ted Cooke 102

7 Marion Dietch 323

8 Dave Stearns 108

11 James Simpson 128

21 Lloyd Carter 157

22 William Jump 218

25 Rosemarie Jump 218

26 Chuck Allen 207

29 Bob Conover 325

Making the rest of your life

the best of your life…

Lakehouse West Life with Style

3435 Fox Run Road Sarasota, Florida 34231

(941) 923-7525 Www.lakehousewest.com

Complimentary transportation

for shopping is available Monday– Thursday

at 1:00 & 2:00 p.m. Sign up at Front Desk.

Birthday Card program

donations for the month

of October will go to the

Salvation Army.