Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota/Manatee November 2013 edition

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Lifestyles After 50 • November 2013 • page 2

President John F. Kennedy: Death in the Time of InnocenceDear Readers,

Most everywhere you turn this

month, there will be reminders of that day 50 years ago when our innocence as a country was shat-tered, the day our 35th president was assassinated.John F. Kennedy’s 1000-day presidency ended in a few dramatic moments on a street in Dallas. The Kennedy era was a transforma-tive time for our country. We went from the staid, war-hero presidency of Eisenhower to the leadership of someone who lived a lifestyle known to only a narrow segment of our society at the time. The Kennedys played tennis, they sailed and they had houses in several parts of the country. Now, in 2013, many people live that way, but in 1960, not many did. Remembering that November period of time, it is as if the life drained out of our country for a few days. This month you will undoubtedly share your own memories with others.

Walter Cronkite Dallas, Texas, Friday, November 22, 1963. Time was about to stand still. CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite—later voted “the most trusted man in America”—had the compelling duty to report the shootings of President Kennedy and Texas Governor John

Connolly. Shortly after-ward, Cronkite removed his glasses and tearfully announced simply that President Kennedy had died at 1 pm Central Standard Time. Today, 50 years later, those of us “of a certain age” remember vividly where we were and what we were doing when we learned the news. Jim Patterson, CEO of this magazine’s publishing company, says, “To this day we remain fascinated by Ken-nedy’s life and legacy, intrigued by the circumstances of his death, enchanted by the associated imagery of Camelot and changed forever by all of it.” For many, the news came via a school’s crackling intercom system. Patterson says, “Lucy Bigham bolted from the chair in front of me and ran from the room in tears. Mr. Bunch sat behind his desk at the front of the room, his face buried in both hands, sobbing.” Patterson would see his own father weep that night as well. It was also a new time of tragedy for our country because we watched events unfold in the living room on television. Nancy Kuehne, our magazine’s sales and marketing representative in Lee County, says, “The small, two-room school I went to did not have a TV, so a parent invited all 15 students from grades fi ve through eight to come to their house

to watch. I remember feeling as if I were right there in the crowd watch-ing from the streets.” Nancy added something else we all remember—how quiet everyone was. Yes, it was a new era and it changed us all. Patterson was in 9th grade that day Mr. Bunch sat at his desk and sobbed. Three sum-mers later, Patterson was

in Washington serving as a Congres-sional page in the House of Represen-tatives. He says, “I associated all of the sights of Washington with those I had seen on television that November weekend of 1963. I toured the White House and tried to imagine President Kennedy’s and Jackie’s presence in every room. I visited the Senate chamber and sat in the seat that was his when he served as the senator from Massachusetts and which was now fi lled by his brother Edward (Ted) Kennedy. I went to Arlington Cemetery and stood before the eternal fl ame and played back the images of Jackie, Bobby and Teddy lighting that fl ame on the day of the funeral.” And so this month, through the death of a president 50 years ago, we are bonded together by our shared memories. It seems so very recently—and yet so long ago—that we were so innocent we never thought it could happen.

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to 11:30 pm, afternoon dance from 2 – 5 pm with live music. 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. 941-794-3489.

7 Friendship Force of Sarasota, in-ternational cultural exchange club

meeting. 7 – 9 pm, Waldemere Fire Station. Topic: Ukraine and Russia. All welcome. Details at 941-320-6557 or friendshipforcesarasotaflorida.org.

7 Paint Like Crazy, Historical Society Classes at the Park. Watercolor for

all skill levels 10 am to 12:30 pm at Crocker Memorial Church at Pioneer Park, 1260 12th Street, Sarasota. $40/class. Bring supplies. 941-365-5204.

9 Free Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Class. Learn how to

care for your own pets or become a Disaster Animal Responder. 8 am to 6 pm at Cat Depot, 2542 17th St., Sara-sota. Info/register at 941-366-2404.

9 Random Acts of Giving Marathon (26.2, 13.1 and 9K). Proceeds

benefit local charities. 7 am to 2 pm at Payne Park, 2050 Adams Ln., Sarasota. Info/register: 941-600-7135.

9 The Greatest Volunteer Fair on Earth. Volunteer opportunities in

special events, fundraising, mentoring, restoration, animal care, office work and more. Entertainment by Sailor Circus students. 10 am to 1 pm at Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. Free. 941-953-5965.

12 Horticultural Therapy: Con-necting People and Plants.

Learn how to improve your body, mind and spirit by adding nature to your life. 6:30 to 7:30 pm at North Port Library. Register: 941-861-9807.

14 Sarasota Bus Tour to Selby Gallery at Ringling College

and Selby Gardens. 7 am to 8 pm. Leaves from Englewood Art Center, 350 S. McCall Rd., Englewood. Details at 941-474-5548.

14 Simple Living Workshop. Learn how to declutter

your rooms and closets as well as your mind. 2 to 3:30 pm at Gulf Gate Library, 8201 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-861-1230.

15 Haute for the Holidays. Lunch and fashion show

to benefit Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, with clothing by Chico’s St. Armand. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts. $59. 941-487-5518.

19 American Czech and Slovak Club of SW Florida meeting.

For all interested in Czech and Slovak heritage in America. 1 pm at The Fam-ily Table Restaurant, 14132 Tamiami Trl., North Port. 941-833-4740.

22 Lecture, “The JFK Assassina-tion after 50 Years” with author

and retired history professor Robert Dinkin. 10:30 am at Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota. 941-861-1100.

23 2nd Annual Flight Source Fall Extravaganza. Music, fashion

show, Food Truck Cook-Off, tastings and more. Adm: $35. One raffle ticket per donated nonperishable to All Faiths Food Bank. 4 to 7 pm at Flight Source International, 1244 Clyde Jones Rd., Sarasota. 239-410-8261.

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too) meeting, every first Monday. 4 pm at Venice Library, 300 Nokomis Ave. S.,Venice. 941-861-1330. Send Around Town news to News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; fax (813) 651-1989 or email [email protected]. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. November 10 for December event.)

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Healthy Living: Know Your Risk for Colon CancerDid you know that colon cancer

is one of the most curable forms of cancer? When detected early, as many as 95 percent of colorec-tal cancers can be cured. Thanks to advances in treatment, even those with advanced stages have a better chance of survival than ever before. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States. It is important to know the risk factors that contribute to colon cancer. People who live in Westernized societies are at a higher risk for colorectal cancers because of their diets. Some studies have shown that diets high in red meat or processed meats or low in fruits, vegetables, calcium or fiber increase colon cancer risk. Age is a factor. More than 90 percent of men and women diagnosed with colorectal cancer are age 50 and older. Another factor is a personal history of polyps in the colon or colorectal cancer. A family history with a parent, sibling

or child with colorectal cancer more than doubles the risk. It is even higher if the relative developed cancer at an early age or if more than one relative has had colorectal cancer. A history of bowel disease is considered a risk as is race and ethnicity. Life-style factors including smoking, obesity and lack of exercise can put a person at risk. Eliminating these risk factors may even lower the risk of recurrence. Regular screening for colon cancer is recommended to begin at age 50 for people with average risk. African-Americans are at a higher risk for colon cancer and screening beginning at age 45 is recommended. In a procedure called a colonoscopy, a physician uses a flexible lighted tube to examine the interior walls of the colon and rectum. Most colorectal cancer begins as an abnormal growth called a polyp. Not all polyps become cancer. Some polyps develop into

cancer over the course of several years. Regular screening can detect polyps before they turn into cancer when they can be easily removed, or identify cancer at an early stage when it is most easily cured. Final diagnosis and cancer stage may not be known until after surgery. Dur-ing the surgery, the surgeon removes not just the tumor itself, but also tissue around the tumor and lymph nodes in the area where the tumor was found.

A pathologist will examine the tissue to determine the stage of the cancer. Depend-ing on the stage and treatment goals, surgery may be used in conjunction with other colon cancer treatments, such as advanced chemotherapy and targeted therapies. It is important that physician members of the cancer care team are multi-disciplinary and board certified in their specialty. Blake Medical

Center is a designated, comprehensive cancer program accredited by the American College of Surgeons Com-mission on Cancer. When combined with the extensive cancer support network right here in this community, patients can receive the care they need, close to family and friends. Talk to your physician about your risks for colon cancer. Visit BlakeMedicalCenter.com/Cancer for listings of free upcoming health events.

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Branson Celebrates Veterans Every Day, Especially in NovemberBY FRED WRIGHT

There are so many U.S. veterans traveling to reunions in Branson,

Mo., each year, you almost expect the town of 10,000 to be painted olive drab or battleship gray. To the contrary, Branson has retained much of its Ozark Mountain charm despite an eclectic mix of architecture and building styles. Its geographic location puts the town and its multitude of theaters within driving distance of half the nation’s population. It has an estimated 63,000 theater seats, more than Broadway. And as a perennial destination for an average of 600 military reunions big and small every year, Branson celebrates the flag just about everywhere you look.

For example, just about every live show in town—as many as a hundred in peak seasons—has a Salute the Troops feature. It may be a medley of patriotic songs, a display of flags or an intermission tribute. Often, military members and veterans in the audience are urged to stand up according to branch served or war fought. Then there is always a rousing round of applause.

As you might expect, Veterans Day, Nov. 11, gets a very special celebration each and every year and there are patriotic events for days and even weeks leading up to the national holiday. Nov. 11 is also Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day and Armistice Day) for Canadians. In Branson, Veterans Homecoming runs Nov. 5 – 11.

“Approximately 30 years ago, we had our first ‘Welcome Home’ celebration aimed at Vietnam veterans,” explains Lynn Berry, director of com-munications for the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. “That weekend, we had over 100,000 people here. It established a real camaraderie and love for hosting veterans.” During the Veterans Homecoming celebration, “Wartime Romance” is staged at the Baldnobbers Theater. It’s the story of a U.S. Marine Corps dive bomber pilot in World War II who finds “strength, hope and inspiration” from the love letters he writes and receives from his girlfriend back in Kansas. Branson’s 80th annual Veterans Day Parade will march through the historic downtown, stepping off at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month—Nov. 11 at 11 am—in honor of when the World War I armistice was signed. The parade is one of the culminating events for the week-long celebration and one of the largest events of National Veterans Week in the U.S., drawing tens of thousands of veterans, active military personnel and their families. This patriotic spirit and fervor perme-ates Branson year-round. Nearby sits the College of the Ozarks, a private Christian liberal arts college with a thousand-acre campus. Students learn employable skills while they earn a de-gree, pay no tuition and graduate with no debt. Locals call it “Hard Work U.”

Each year, the school sends dozens of its honor students to overseas battlefields where they learn firsthand the military history of the U.S. While there’s an emphasis on World War II battlefields, other venues, includ-ing Korea, are also on the agenda.

Each trip includes veterans from the four Ozarks states—Missouri, Okla-homa, Kansas and Arkansas. For the past four years, 50 veterans have made the trip as well, with all expenses paid. Sometimes, there are patriotic surprises to be found in Branson. For example, the 472–room Radisson Branson doesn’t announce its commitment to the military. Guests who happen to wander down to the hotel’s bar will suddenly see row after row of military servicemen and women. The photo faces, many brown with age, stare back—more than 1,700 of them. Here and there, there’s a shadow box or a storyboard with information about an historical event from World War II—a bit of history about underage Americans who volunteered for service in World War II, some as young as 12, or the tragic story of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, the ship that carried the Hiroshima atomic bomb and then was sunk just days before the war’s end with great loss of life. The collection “just happened,” explains Sarah Green-Hord, the hotel’s military sales manager. A collection of photos was given space

on the hotel’s walls. Veterans attend-ing reunions at the hotel began asking if their photos could also be posted. And in 2003, when the Medal of Honor Society chose the Radisson as the site for its reunion, the hotel created a Medal of Honor Room, a small but proud display of photos of Medal of Honor recipients. While not all medal winners are represented, selections include Mary E. Walker, the only fe-male recipient, and Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in World War II who went on to become a movie star. There’s limited space left, however, with room for perhaps another 200 photos along the corridors, perhaps a few more Medal of Honor winners in the small side room. Where will photos go after that? Green-Hord says comfortably, “It’s ever evolving.”

Some Important Reunion Dates Upcoming in Branson This Year:

• Veterans Homecoming Week, Nov. 5 – 11

• Veterans Spouses Luncheon, Nov. 6• Persian Gulf War Mini Reunion,

Nov. 7• Women’s Veterans Mini Reunion,

Nov. 8• Korean War Veterans Mini Reunion,

Nov. 9• Walmart Tribute to Veterans, Nov. 9• Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,

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Artist Creates Veterans Portrait Project to Keep Memories AliveBY TRACIE SCHMIDT

If you’ve seen the faces of service men and women from bygone wars

in detailed portraits at Iberiabanks on Marco Island and the Naples Back-yard History Museum, you’ve seen the work of artist Malenda Trick. It’s all part of the Veterans Portrait Project, a series of paintings inspired by her love of war history and a trip to France in 2001, where she witnessed veterans celebrating the anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, VE Day. The armed forces are a large part of her family history, as well. Her daugh-ter Jenny is an army veteran and her son-in-law Nick is a veteran of both the navy (a Seal medical corpsman) and the army. Her husband’s favorite uncle, Tom Howard, was a WWII veteran who entered battle on the third day of the D-Day invasion; he hit Omaha Beach. Trick decided to honor these men and women in the best way she knew how: by painting. She created a series

of twenty portraits of local combat veterans who had given back in some way to their community. Veterans and their families supplied wartime photos to Trick, who then masterfully rendered them in oil on canvas as they appeared when they served in their youth, down to the last wrinkle in their uniforms. “They look as if they could step out of the portrait,” a patron commented to her at one of her art shows. Indeed, preserv-ing the images of these brave soldiers is why this project is so important to Trick.

“Since I’ve painted the original 20 paintings I’ve already lost three veterans; it’s a way to keep their memories alive,” she said. “Look at the faces of the portraits. It was all encapsulated by one man’s remark, ‘Can you believe they left the fate of the world in the hands of a bunch of 18 year olds?’” she commented. “The valor of these people! One of them quit college to enlist and jumped out of an airplane in the dark to blow up a bridge.

One nurse, only 98 pounds, was picking men up off the battlefield on D-Day. These people are dynamic.” She includes short autobiographies with each piece so she can share their stories with others. “I want viewers to feel the honor that I feel.” It took her only 46 days to paint those twenty portraits. Trick is a self-taught artist who has been painting for over 40 years. At a very young age, she sold her

first piece of art to noted ceramicist Howard Kron, who gave her a nickel and this sage advice: never give away your art. But that never stopped her from giving back to her community. She gifted the original twenty portraits, which are estimated to be worth $2,000 each, to the veterans. She’s also involved with the Longboat Key rotary and donates large scale paintings to auction for charity. Since the success of her first twenty paintings, Trick has decided to contin-ue the Veterans Portrait Project, taking commissions and exhibiting her work. The reaction at a portrait unveiling is not something to be missed. “We have the families stand in front of the paintings and we open it up for them; it’s very moving,” she said. You can see her work firsthand at the Legacy of Valor event at Senior Friendship Centers, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota on Nov. 11 at 1 pm. For more info about the event, call 941-955-2122. To learn more about Malenda Trick, visit malendatrick.com.

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Gray Divorce: BY ROBERT D. BOYD AND JEANETTE LINVILLE

The term “gray divorce” describes the growing trend of couples in

their 50s and older choosing to end their marriages by divorce. This phenomenon came into the public eye in 2004 when the AARP conducted a study called “The Divorce Experience: A Study of Divorce at Midlife and Beyond.” Since then, a number of high profile “gray divorces” have been played out in the media, including Al and Tipper Gore, who chose to split at the ages of 62 and 61, respectively, after four decades of marriage. Actors and executives alike, including Danny DeVito, Morgan Freeman, Sumner Redstone and Jack Welch, have all sought divorces in their 60s and 70s. However, these gray divorces are not limited to the rich and famous. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) recently conducted an online poll of 1,600 divorce lawyers, and 61 percent reported that they have seen an increase in the number of divorces among people over age 50. This number is supported by research done by Susan L. Brown of the Department of Sociology

and National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University. Brown found that the divorce rate among adults ages 50 and older doubled between 1990 and 2010. She further found that roughly one in four divorces in 2010 occurred to people ages 50 and older.

There are a variety of reasons why the divorce rate of Americans over the age of 50 is growing. Some attribute the trend to longer life spans and more people reaching the age of retirement. Others point to women’s increasing financial independence. Couples often choose to wait until their children have left home to separate. In addition, it is now easier to get a divorce and there is a greater social acceptance of divorce. It may be the culture and ideology of the baby boomers that has caused the increase in gray divorces. As a genera-tion, baby boomers have constantly challenged and reframed traditional values. They epitomize the practice of self-examination, individual growth,

reflection and self actualization. Baby boomers, according to Brown, entered marriages with expectations emphasiz-ing satisfaction of personal needs. If those needs are not met, divorce may be an avenue to achieve life’s dreams. Whatever the reason, the gray divorce phenomenon appears to be a reality for older Americans. As these divorces usually follow lengthy mar-riages, there are a number of issues that can be especially contentious. The AAML survey found that alimony, business interests, retirement accounts and pensions were the most commonly fought over issues (in descending order) for couples divorcing after age 50. Along with memories and experiences, long marriages accumulate things. This means more assets, more deeply inter-twined accounts and more liabilities to be divided when the marriage dissolves. If you are part of this group thinking about divorce past age 50, consider the following:Get help from an expert. The divorce process is complicated, and you should not navigate it alone. Arm yourself with experts who will have your best interest in mind. Choose individuals you can trust and who will provide you with legal advice, finan-cial expertise and emotional support.Get educated about your finances. Most divorce cases, especially gray divorces with more significant assets, are dominated by financial determina-tions. You must be educated about your

marital finances. Know what your family’s wealth and debt are. If your spouse has typically handled bills, learn how much things cost. Get records and make copies of them! This includes credit reports, bills, mortgage statements, investment documents, bank accounts and any other financial records.

Be open to settlement. Mediation can be a great way to resolve any issues with your spouse, but only if you have completed the items above. Generally, having a stranger—such as a judge—determine one’s financial future is not a good plan. Trying to work it out between the people who know the rela-tionship best, i.e. you and your spouse, is almost always preferable to going to court. However, get the input of a lawyer before any settlement is final.Be prepared for change. Depending on the length of your mar-riage, you have most likely become accustomed to a certain routine and lifestyle that will invariably change. Money may be tighter than it was during the marriage, as it is more expensive to run two households. Women may find themselves returning to the work force after many years at home. Additionally, keeping the marital home may be more of a burden than a blessing. Although change is hard, it does not mean that there is not life after gray di-vorce. Of those interviewed by AARP’s 2004 study, 76 percent of divorcees felt they made the right decision in choosing to dissolve the marriage. Authors Robert D. Boyd and Jeanette Linville are with Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggle LLC in Atlanta. Attorneys at the firm counsel clients on a number of mat-ters related to divorce. Boyd and Linville may be reached at (770) 953-4300 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected], respectively.

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Realities of being in the Sandwich Generation create anxiety, stress

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were laid off from jobs prematurely. Foreclosures on dream homes, taking in kids and grandkids, giving up their empty-nester lifestyles for more mouths to feed have all taken their toll.

According to the U.S. Census Bu-reau, 7 million grandchildren younger than 18 were living with grandparents in 2010. All this while having to cope with the infirmities and needs of their own aging parents. Boomers have their own changing healthcare needs—knees and hips, the begin-nings of degenerative diseases, heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes are increasingly affecting this population at a disturbing rate. Wait a minute, what’s wrong with this picture? That little sweet child who

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the U.S. in the same situation, they feel isolated because everyone’s caregiving experience is unique. • The many roles of a caregiver. Caring for a loved one means having a lot of responsibilities—from paying bills and doling out medicines, to making dinner, bathing and driving to and from doctors’ appointments.• Providing expertise and empathy. Support groups, online or in person, give a caregiver a chance to get with other caregivers. They feel feel validat-ed and supported and pleased that they learn so much from each other. AARP’s caregiver website (aarp.org/home-family/caregiving) connects caregivers with experts, other caregivers and local resources for information, advice and emotional support through a Facebook community, a mobile app, monthly Twitter chats and a “TakeCare” blog.

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After Loss: Coping with Sentimental AttachmentsBY GARY JOSEPH LEBLANC

An unbreakable bond is forged during the years spent caring

for a loved one who is seriously ill. Sadly, things will finally come to an end. That’s life. And death. Ultimately the time will come when you must sit yourself down in what was once a familiar house that now feels as if someone or something literally sucked the life right out of it. If your loved one had hospice care involved, weren’t you shocked by how quickly they removed their equipment? I sure was! The very next morning after my dad’s passing, a large hospice truck arrived, two large men got out and, in no time, loaded up whatever equipment was theirs. Then silence! It was eerie the way the spot where his bed once sat seemed to permeate emptiness throughout the whole house. The first thing I did once reality set in was to start working on the

interior of my house. Changes that I had been wanting to make for years were now possible. Before, my hands had been tied as I knew that change would upset my father’s routine. Not only did I feel the house become a home again, I found all of this activ-ity and change to be very therapeutic. Happily, working on the house oc-cupied my mind and left me with the feeling I had accomplished something.

Somehow his clothes were thehardest part. A good six months had gone by before I finally called my sister and asked if she would come by and empty Dad’s closet and donate his clothing to wherever she felt best. It wasn’t as if I didn’t need the space. I did! And it

had nothing to do with the fact that my father had died in that room. I never experienced any ill or odd feeling because of that. In fact, I found it to be the complete opposite! I was grateful that my father got to spend his last living days in the comfort of his familiar surroundings. The truth is that I had suddenly developed a sentimental attachment to his belongings. I’m not a hoarder, but I had an urge not to throw anything of his away. If you are left with a whole second house full of possessions, you may want to consider having a professional liquidator come in and help you. The trick is finding a reputable one. Spend the extra time to

thoroughly go through their references. If you find yourself being overcome with depression from being surrounded by the memories, it definitely may be healthier to have someone with you and not go about this project alone. Going through your loved one’s belongings is a difficult task. Try to stay strong. You know what your loved one would wish for you to do.

Gary Joseph LeBlanc, is author of the books “Staying Afloat in a Sea of Forgetfulness” and Managing “Alzheimer’s & Dementia Behavior,” and co-author of “While I Still Can.” LeBlanc is also the founder of the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Hospital Wristband Project.

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Players Theater Volunteer Highlight—Bill Rusling

There are few things more invaluable to a

non-profit arts organization than the time and effort generously given from volunteers. Many local organizations’ existence relies on the wisdom and experience offered from the services they donate. Local resident Bill Rusling is one of these individuals. His volunteer set construction efforts at The Players Theatre have been integral to its successful show development. After extensive military service and a successful career with the U.S. government, Bill and his wife chose Sarasota as a retirement destination because of its beauty, small town feel and culture.

Bill first became interested in volunteering when his wife, Elisabeth Trostli, was asked to display her art at The Players in January, 2014. “…and so started my love of the Players and its staff,” explains Rusling. “I would only volunteer at a place that was friendly and fun and if I felt like a part of the family. The Players had all of that. All of the staff has

been fantastic and I always feel like my volunteer time is appreciated.” Let The Players Theatre benefit from your time and expertise! Call 941-365-2494 or visit ThePlayers.org today!

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5 “Willy Nilly.” Red Rose Parlour Theatre actors present three scenes

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8 – 10 Sarasota Orchestra presents Dawning of a New Season with mu-

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