Lakehouse West

N E W S B I T S

April 2018

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.

The “Hi-Notes” Resident Chorus

Directed by John Ferreira C.A.G.O. Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24

1:30 p.m. Meeting Room

This is a fun and rewarding group.

It doesn't matter if you feel you “can’t sing”,

if you like to sing...this is for you!

Arts Culture & History Lecture Series

by Baila Miller, M.A. Education Thursday, April 5

2:00 p.m. Card Room

Baila lectures on artists, fine arts, art

history, and culture from around the world.

She is a Ringling College faculty member.

Residents’ Association

Meeting Friday, April 6

10:00 a.m. Meeting Room

Reports are given by the association

officers & the executive director.

Happy Beats Percussion Band

Directed by James Rosati Fridays, April 6, 13, 27

10:00 a.m. Card Room

The goal is to learn and have fun while

performing at Lakehouse West & other

places. Discover your musician within!

Minds in Motion by Evadne Mela,

M.A. Gerontology Thursday, April 12

11:00 a.m. Card Room

Keep your mind fit and active in this class.

This class will exercise the mind with

lecture and social issues discussions.

New Lecture/Discussion Group

“The Jewish World”

with Dr. Marvin Waldman Tuesday, April 17

11:00 a.m. Card Room

Lecture & discussion on Jewish issues and

trends in the world today and tomorrow.

Town Hall Discussion Group

Topic: The Big Bang

Presented by Jack Smith Wednesday, April 18

11:00 a.m. Meeting Room

Discussion will include the “Big Bang & its

Consequences” Sign up in the Events Book.

Fine Arts Class: Opera Talks

by Sharon Ohrenstein, B.A. Theater Thursday, April 19

11:00 a.m. Card Room

This Fine Arts lecture and class will discuss

opera, including composers and performers,

terms and productions, and historical topics.

Music Memories

with Bob Linzner Thursday, April 20

11:00 a.m. Card Room

Take a musical trip down Memory Lane.

Revisit the music of your favorite perform-

ers from years past with lecture, trivia,

video, & discussion.

Historical Lecture Series

by Carole Holland, B.A. Business Thursday, April 26

11:00 a.m. Card Room

Carole lectures and discusses historical

and political American topics from the

past and present

Play Readers

Dir. by Helen Fleder All Fridays in April

2:00 p.m. Meeting Room

Health Matters

Gulf City Therapy

Question & Answer Social Tuesday, August 13th

10:00 a.m. Card Room

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Events & Entertainment

Lakehouse West movie

schedule and titles for the

month of April are on the

Social Calendar.

Fine Arts in April

Players Theater– Funny Girl Tuesday, April 3

Bus leaves at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up in Events Book

Gompertz Theater– Honor Killing Sunday, April 8

Bus leaves at 1:00 p.m.

Sign up in Events Book

Holley Hall– Mavericks of Rhythm

Thursday, April 12

Bus leaves at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up in Events Book

Live Presentation at Lakehouse West!

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Wednesday, April 25

1:30 & 2:00 p.m. Theater

Sign up required

Sarasota Ballet– Great Masters of Dance Saturday, April 28

Bus leaves at 1:00 p.m.

Sign up in Events Book

The Fine Arts season is slowing down but certainly not over.

During the off season we still have these wonderful programs

to look forward to:

Community theater and concerts.

Sarasota Music Festival which includes artist showcases,

festival concerts, and Saturday symphonies.

Museums of art programs and exhibits.

HD presentations of plays, ballet and opera at Sarasota

Opera House.

More information coming soon. Transportation to events is

free of charge for residents, their family, & friends. .

John Siepp, Fine Arts Director

Easter Social & Lunch Sunday, April 1

10:00 a.m. Lounge Area

12:00 p.m. Dining Room

Enjoy coffee, tea and sweet treats in the lounge with your

friends followed by a delicious meal in the Dining Room.

Welcome New Residents Social Tuesday, April 3

4:30 p.m. Great Hall

Meet our newest residents and

enjoy some wine and cheese.

Hard Rock Casino Wednesday, April 4

Bus leaves at 1:00 p.m.

Try your luck and enjoy a good

meal. Sign up in Events Book.

Loveland Singers Wednesday, April 11

10:30 a.m. Theater

People with developmental challenges

sharing their abilities through song.

Bellissimo Hand Bell Ensemble

Church of the Palms Tuesday, April 17

4:15 p.m. Great Hall

Don’t miss the beautiful sounds of this Hand

Bell Ensemble. Featuring resident Dottie Dahms.

Poolside Cocktail Party

with the “Happy Beats” Thursday, April 19

4:30 p.m. Poolside

Poolside with cocktails, appetizers and the

fun sounds of the “Happy Beats”.

Dining & Shopping on the Town

Taste of Hong Kong, 5:00 p.m. 4/10

TooJays Delicatessen, 12:30 p.m. 4/15

UTC Mall– shopping, 12:30 p.m., 4/22

Carrabba’s Italian, 5:00 p.m. 4/24

First Watch Café, 12:30 4/29

Sign up and details in the Events Book.

Lecture by

Bob Clementis-Zahony

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In The Spotlight

Do you have a special

anniversary, birthday

or celebration coming up?

The Dining Service depart-

ment can arrange private

events for the bar /lounge

area or Private Dining

room. The Private Dining

Room can accommodate up

to 14 guests and we can

customize your menu depending on your needs. We can

offer as elegant a meal as lobster and filet mignon with an

open bar and passed hors d’ouevres or provide something

as simple as burgers and hot dogs. Just contact John Killeen

at extension 529 to plan your next culinary event.

Servers are here for you.

Please communicate with your server when the service,

menu item, or beverage is not to your expectations.

We want you to be 100% satisfied. If a menu or beverage

item is not to your expectation, we will provide you with

another item. This new item will be processed quickly so

you do not have to wait. Please ask for and complete a

comment card at the end of your meal when you are

provided great service or a fantastic menu item. You should

also do this if you experience anything unsatisfactory with

your meal or overall service.

Special Food Events in April!

Easter Sunday, April 1

10 am Social & 12 pm Dinner

*One meal day. Jackets required.

Nat. Peanut Butter & Jelly Day,

April 2. 12 pm meal.

National Earth Day, April 26,

healthy organic menu,12 pm meal.

National Oatmeal Cookie Day.

April 30, oatmeal goodies. John Killeen, F&B Dir.

Tickets Please!

When Lakehouse West purchases

tickets for an event and you sign

up in the Events Book to attend-

you have purchased that ticket.

The ticket will be charged to your

account whether or not you use it.

It is your responsibility to sell or

give away the ticket if you are not

able to use it. If you need help

purchasing a ticket or researching

an event– please contact me and

I’ll be happy to assist you. John Dionne, Soc. Dir.

Myrna and Larry Cohn are natives

of Brooklyn, NY and met while on

vacation in the Adirondacks 62 years

ago. Larry was a successful pharmacist

and proprietor of his own business;

following marriage and the birth of a

son and a daughter, the family moved

to Long Island where they enjoyed a

suburban lifestyle and bought a boat to

sail the Long Island Sound. Their

children spend part of the year in

Sarasota and thought it might be a good

place for their parents to retire...warm

weather, a relaxed atmosphere for

Larry who has “slowed down” a bit.

Using the internet, the whole family

found Lakehouse West, visited and

liked what they saw...friendly faces,

good food, and lots to do. Myrna has

joined an exercise class and is part of

“Happy Beats” percussion band, while

Larry watches the wildlife from their

1st floor apartment overlooking the

lake. Although only here a short time

they are already scheduled to host a

Welcome Table with new friends.

Welcome Myrna and Larry!

Stephanie Crissman was born and

raised in Kalamazoo, MI where she

went to college and met her husband.

They married after graduation and

Stephanie became a 5th grade teacher,

stopping when their family grew to 3

children and they moved to Genesee,

NY near Rochester. Stephanie became

a widow and then later remarried and

had a 4th child (a son). She went to the

Library School at NY State University

and became a public school librarian.

Working later as a volunteer in the

Susan B. Anthony House, she met Ken Burns who was filming

one of his TV specials there. Stephanie also had a program at a

public radio station devoted to blind and visually—impaired

listeners.

Following 9 yrs and the death of her second husband in Silver

Springs, MD, plus the encouragement of her daughter, Barbara,

who lives part-time in Sarasota, all helped with the decision to

move to Lakehouse West where she would enjoy an easier life-

style and make new friends. Stephanie is already enjoying dinner

with others and looking forward to becoming more involved.

Welcome Stephanie!

Interviews by Ginny Cardozo

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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 that

morning. Questions? Call 507.

Physical Therapy Services

Lakehouse West offers on-site physical,

occupational and speech therapy for our

residents. Therapy with Albert Perez, PTA,

is located in suite 220. Appointments are

available Monday -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. 8:00 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.

The gym is located on the 3rd floor.

Call Albert Perez, PTA at ext. 220 for

assistance with equipment if you need it.

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.

Medical Appointment Transportation

Lakehouse West provides complimentary

transportation for residents to medical

appointments within the Sarasota area.

Transportation is available Monday thru Thursday. Please sign

up in the medical appointment book located in the Great Hall.

A Positive Mind Can Boost Your Body’s Reserves

Researchers are finding that thoughts like these, the hallmarks

of people sometimes called ‘cockeyed optimists’ can do far

more than raise one’s spirits. They may improve health and

extend life. There is no longer any doubt that what happens in

the brain influences what happens in the body. When facing a

health crisis, actively cultivating positive emotions can boost

the immune system and counter depression. Studies have

shown an indisputable link between having a positive outlook

and health benefits like lower blood pressure, less heart

disease, better weight control and

healthier blood sugar levels. Even

when faced with an incurable illness,

positive feelings and thoughts can

greatly improve one’s quality of life.

So.. Every day may not be good, but

there is something good in every day.

See the glass as half-full, not half-

empty. Look on the sunny side of life.

And...foster positive emotions and help

make your life the best it can be! Barbara Argue R.N.,

Director of Nursing

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Life at Lakehouse West

Lakehouse West was named "Best Retirement Community" and "Best Assisted Living" for 2018 in the Sarasota Herald Tribune's

annual Readers' Choice Awards - for the 2nd year in a row!!! On March 21 we threw a gala to honor that achievement!

There was live music, dancing, friends, laughter, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and an open bar followed by a fantastic gourmet dinner!

At Lakehouse West, we know that such a recognition would not be possible without our unparalleled staff and amazing residents!

We are truly thankful and proud. Pictured left to right are: John Dionne, Social Director; Pat Jeremy, Business Office Manager;

Carol Blivas, Owner; Donald Blivas, Owner; Stephen Martin-Bennet, CFO; Barbara Argue, Director of Nursing; Fred Fiala,

Owner; Judy Fiala, Owner; Annette Hodges, Executive Director; Susan Solomon, Marketing Director; Richard Meola, Dir. of

Resident Jean DeMeritt is pictured here enjoying

some of the delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by

the outstanding Lakehose West Food Services.

Residents Gwen Kelly and John Siepp are delighted to celebrate

Lakehouse West “their home” as the Best Retirement Community

in Sarasota!

Congratulations Lakehouse West!!

Life at Lakehouse West

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The 2018 Lakehouse West Residents’ Association Board

Richard Miller

President

Bernie Ehrlich

Vice President

Chuck Allen

Treasurer

Jackie Garn

Secretary

Peggy Cobb

Dining

Lowell Brinnen

Maintenance

Carol Kopelman

Hospitality

Joan Ward

Friendship

Ginny Cardozo

Library

The purpose of the Residents’ Association is to promote a

constructive, mutual understanding and spirit of cooperation

among residents and between the residents and Lakehouse West

management. The Association provides channels for residents

to express their ideas. It also provides for an effective flow of

communication among residents, and between the residents and

management, with respect to matters of common interest.

The Association schedules open monthly meetings to which

all residents are invited.

On March 21 Lakehouse West

Residents enjoyed a cutting

edge lecture discussion

presented by resident Margo

Larsen. She spoke to an

enthusiastic crowd regarding

the invasion of personal space

in the workplace in a lecture

entitled "When A Moment

Becomes A Movement".

The lecture covered topics of

sexual harassment such as the

current "Me Too" movement

and the "Time's Up" movement. She highlighted moments

throughout history where this important issue made

headlines as well as women who have made a difference.

On March 13 Lakehouse West had the pleasure of hosting

a concert of “Love Songs from the Twentieth Century”

featuring Mezzo Soprano Margo Coolidge. She was accom-

panied on the piano by resident Peg Smith. Following the

concert everyone enjoyed a cocktail party with beautiful

music, delicious food, drinks, and friends… It doesn't get

much better than that! Margo is also the sister of

Lakehouse West resident Lou Clark.

Lectures and discussions are a regular part of Lakehouse

West University. The “Town

Hall Talks” series is organized

by resident Bernie Ehrlich.

On February 21 Lakehouse

West Residents were treated

to an interesting lecture and

discussion presented by resident

Larry Olson who spoke to an

intrigued crowd on the subject

of “Voter Suppression”.

It was an interesting and informative lecture and discussion.

Award Winning

NEWSBITS

Editor & Publisher: John Dionne

Editorial Consultants: Ginny Cardozo,

Ginny Coveney. Writer: Helen Fleder

Photos: Frank Poplawski

April 2018 Resident Birthdays

Date Resident Name Apt. #

1 Walda Taylor 233

3 Bernie Ehrlich 227

3 Arthur Loring 241

3 Nina Richards 335

4 Larry Cohn 107

4 Leonard Lentz 354

7 Betty McMillen 356

10 Patricia Cohen 103

11 Martha Ehrhardt 339

17 Dorothy Zrimsek 149

26 Peter Hainsworth 101

29 Dorothy Jacobson 341

29 Murray Sidman 347

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

Assisted Living Facility License # 5850

Birthday Card program

donations for the month

of March will go to

Tidewell House.

In Memoriam

Virginia Buck

Passed away March 23, 2018