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APRIL 2018 2 PC NEWS MAY ISSUE DEADLINES Articles FRIDAY APRIL 13 Advertising FRIDAY APRIL 20 To the Editor It was with dismay that I learned that one of the options the Harbor Committee is considering for a kayak launch and storage area is at the covered gazebo on the boardwalk Such a plan would effectively eliminate the gazebo as we know it From morning until evening people enjoy the gazebo for quiet contemplation for visits with friends for reading and for enjoying the beauty of the tranquil bay It is where many residents who do not live on the water go to watch the sunset It is the only covered area on the boardwalk and it is the only seating where smoking is prohibited I am a kayaker and I recognize the need for kayak storage and launches However we should not destroy a key part of our community to solve this problem Editorial Staff Editor Melissa Starr Wenig A meeting to discuss this matter is scheduled for Wednesday April 11 at 10 a m at the Pavilion I urge everyone to attend This is important Linda Wolf BA117 Copy Editor Judy Katz Features Editor Donna Anderson Proof Readers Nancy Arnzen Leny Cohen Linda Ritt Production Leslie Walter Board President Brian Baxter The Pelican Cove News is published periodically by the Board of Directors of the Pelican Cove Condominium Association primarily to keep association members informed on matters bearing on their use and enjoyment of their Pelican Cove property Members of the association are invited to suggest items for publication Deadline for advertising is the 20th of each month The Pelican Cove News is published monthly except for the summer when it is published bimonthly The address for the News is Pelican Cove News 1615 Pelican Point Drive Sarasota FL 34231 6721 Can You Match This A Challenge Grant for Cultural Events By Joel Leonard An anonymous donor has pledged 500 as a matching grant for the Cultural Events Committee to use for performance fees This means that if one or more people give a cumulative total of 500 the Cultural Events Committee will receive a total of 1 000 The only stipulation is that the donations towards the match be in amounts of 100 or more Residents have been generous this season and I hope their enthusiasm will carry over for this opportunity Please make checks out to PCCA Pelican Cove Condominium Association and write Matching Grant in the memo line You may leave the check at the office for Cultural Events or give it to Joel Leonard or Rhonda Liss co chairs of Cultural Events Of course a gift in any amount is always appreciated and will allow us to continue to invite high quality artists 941 966 5674 Editorial and Article email pcnewseditor icloud com Advertising email leslie pelicancovecondo com Website www pelicancovecondo com PC Office email pelicancove comcast net LOST FOUND Don t forget to check the Lost and Found boxes located in the PC Office Harbor Club under kitchen sink Pelican Pavilion under kitchen sink and at the Wilbanks in closet behind entry door Note Items not claimed for three months will be donated to a charity or disposed of Letters to the Editor The Pelican Cove News will consider publishing letters to the Editor When requested by the Editor or President an Editorial Review Board composed of the Editor the President and three owners will judge the suitability of questionable letters or articles by majority vote Letters must be no longer than 250 words The editor may condense letters to save space while preserving the essential substance Letters must be signed and must not defame or malign individuals or groups Letters that contain errors of fact will be returned to authors for correction after which they will be considered for publication

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APRIL 2018 3 President s Post By Brian Baxter The Board of Directors begins its new year with the challenge of five new members They along with the four existing members have hit the ground running The entire board has undergone the state required training to prepare them to meet their responsibilities They have all assumed their roles as liaisons to our ten standing committees This board is committed to strengthening the role of our committees Committee chairs will be asked to present to the board information on any resolutions adopted by their committees containing recommendations to the board for its action New chairs have been appointed to the Rules Planning and Bay Water and Environmental Committees and new members have been appointed to fill vacancies in many of our committees In the upcoming months the board will be addressing four significant projects to improve our community in an environmentally friendly fashion 1 replanting of the area devastated by Hurricane Irma between the 4 way stop and the gatehouse 2 planting Florida friendly grasses and plants in three pilot areas in our community 3 moving forward on our efforts to clear debris from Clower Creek and 4 improving the kayak launch at the south end of our community The board will also be reviewing the 2018 Annual Update to our Long Range Plan This board will continue our community s commitment to providing opportunities for owners to review and comment on key issues before final recommendations and decisions are made The Planning Committee will be reviewing the results of the recent Resident Survey and will be making this information available for review and discussion by our committees as well as our residents The Grounds Committee recently held a community forum on plans for the replanting along Pelican Cove Road The Harbor Committee will host a community forum on options for an improved kayak launch an issue of concern to owners throughout Pelican Cove at 10 a m on Wednesday April 11 at the Pelican Pavilion PC Library BOD COMMITTEE MEETING LIST BOD Committee meetings scheduled for the month of April Check Channel 195 the PC website or the Office for any changes Board Workshop Tuesday April 10 9 30 a m Harbor Club Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday April 17 9 30 a m Harbor Club Bay Water and Environmental Committee Tuesday April 3 9 30 a m Wilbanks Ivy Room Building and Facilities Committee Friday April 6 9 a m Wilbanks Conference Room Communications Committee Monday April 2 9 30 a m Wilbanks Conference Room Cultural Events Committee Thursday April 12 3 p m Wilbanks Ivy Room Finance Committee Wednesday April 18 1 p m Wilbanks Conference Room Grounds Committee Wednesday April 11 9 a m Wilbanks Conference Room Harbor Committee Wednesday April 4 9 a m Wilbanks Conference Room Hours 8 a m 10 p m Books Tapes DVDs Puzzles and Games At Pelican Pavilion Planning Committee Thursday April 12 9 30 a m Wilbanks Conference Room Rules Committee Monday April 9 9 30 a m Wilbanks Conference Room

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APRIL 2018 4 policies for the period from April 15 2018 through April 15 2019 flood general liability and property insurance through Advanced Insurance Underwriters and commercial crime privacy and network security workers compensation for volunteers and officers and directors liability insurance through Atlas Insurance Company Bay Water and Environment Committee The committee will propose a shoreline planting demonstration project consistent with the recommendations of the Climate Adaptation Report for review and approval by the board Front L to R Judy Rabkin Ellen Hales Steve Bramow Back L to R Sheldon Zelizer Martin Fried Don Bates Kyle Doan Brian Baxter and Garth Henning Board Business At the Board of Directors Organizational meeting on Saturday February 17 Brian Baxter was elected Board President Kyle Doan Vice President Ellen Hales Secretary Don Bates Treasurer Judy Rabkin Assistant Secretary and Sheldon Zelizer Assistant Treasurer Kyle Doan Judy Rabkin Martin Fried and Sheldon Zelizer will each serve a 1 year term while Brian Baxter Don Bates Ellen Hales Garth Henning and Steve Bramow will each serve 2 year terms The committee made recommendations to the board chair for a new chair two new members and the re appointment of one existing committee member The committee is continuing its work on the Clower Creek Cleanup Project and concerns relating to erosion at Far Harbor Planning Committee Don Chamberlain is the new chair of the Planning Committee A total of 525 responses have been received for the Resident Survey which the committee will review and summarize for review by the board its committees and residents of Pelican Cove in the near future The Long Range Planning Subcommittee will report on its progress at the committee s April meeting Committee Doings Communications Committee Harbor Committee Locations and dates were discussed for the New Owners and Renters orientation meetings next season At the suggestion of the consulting engineer hired to review the feasibility of the two options being considered for an improved kayak launch at the end of Bayhouse Point Drive the Harbor Committee voted to add a third option involving a kayak launch from the gazebo on Pelican Cove Bay and a kayak storage facility on the boundary of the nearby sanctuary A Community Forum is scheduled to be held Wednesday April 11 to provide an opportunity for Pelican Cove residents to comment on these three options The committee will be submitting a proposal for water storage of small boats within the harbor at the Tuesday March 27 Spring Budget Workshop hosted by the Finance Committee The committee is continuing its review of the lighting around the harbor for possible installation of LED lights in the future Insurance Committee The committee received reviewed and agreed to recommend to the board the renewal of two sets of insurance Renters meetings will be scheduled at the Harbor Club preferably in the mornings in December January and February next season The New Owners meeting will be held on Tuesday February 5 2019 at 4 30 p m Grounds Committee The committee was briefed by management on a trial of two new battery operated leaf blowers If they prove beneficial an AFE will be considered by the board at its next meeting There was a Landscape Architect Design Update Community Forum on March 19 to discuss the Australian Pine area and provide an opportunity for residents to comment on the draft plan for this area Finance Committee The committee discussed preparations for the Spring Budget Workshop scheduled on Tuesday March 27 to continued on page 12

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APRIL 2018 Manager s Report By Jack Stevens General Manager The pace always picks up towards the end of our busy season Our crews have been very busy responding to work orders preparing for shows and classes and performing much needed maintenance and repairs The last month also had more than its fair share of additional projects that came along somewhat unexpectedly the most unique of those was the need to get a well in the middle of our property back up and running The pump head on our well near the four way stop sign stopped working Usually when this happens you pull the head and either repair or replace it In this case the head which is located some 300 underground became bound in the piping leading to it and would not come out What should have been a relatively simple one day repair ended up taking over a week and required the use of three different pieces of heavy equipment to set a new head in position and get our well back in operation We made progress on two significant fronts in the last month First we had our Mangrove trimming contractor remove a large section of dead Mangrove roots on the northeast side of the bridge to Far Harbor and open up the channel to the southwest of the bridge This project leaves us more prepared for future rain events by removing one of the worst areas of potential blockage along Clower Creek The other area of significant progress is our plans for the new buffer zone along the main drive Our community meeting in March related to the proposed new native and Florida friendly landscaping along the main road was very informative and the feedback from the owners who participated left us in a good position to keep this project moving forward Our staff Grounds Committee Board and Landscape Architect have done a great job to date of developing a plan that is now entering its final phase This month we should be able to wrap up the design phase accumulate pricing from our suppliers and vendors and put together an AFE to take to the board requesting funding for this project Once funding is approved we will begin the process of locating the proper trees purchasing materials and getting the project in the ground Availability of proper plantings especially the larger species of trees will impact our schedule but we should have plenty of time to find the right trees and have the project completed over the summer 5 In the end this is going to be an area that can be enjoyed by many with dense colorful vegetation a winding path that ties into the existing butterfly garden area benches to relax on and opportunities for unique areas to enjoy a natural habitat The plants we are selecting for this area will attract birds and butterflies which will be a benefit to the entire property This area will also provide guidance for future decisions about Native and Florida Friendly plantings that can be incorporated into our overall landscape plan These type of improvements will enhance Pelican Cove naturally thus reducing our impact on the environment and adding to our enjoyment of the natural world around us Office Notes Address and Phone Number Changes Notify the PC Office of any changes in contact numbers and your mailing address when you are leaving for the summer months This will ensure you receive any important notices and your PC News House Checkers It is important that owners do their best to protect their property and that of their neighbors by turning the water OFF to the unit and hiring a house checker to perform BIWEEKLY inspections while away from Pelican Cove The longer a leak goes unreported the more damage there is to a unit If you don t know where the water shut off is for your unit simply complete a work request a few days before you are scheduled to leave and a staff member will stop by to show you Pets A reminder that The Rules We Live By state that owners walkers must clean up after pets Pets cats and dogs must be on a leash at all times when outside the unit Please Pick up after your pets

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APRIL 2018 6 From a family of seven string players Matthew Pegis completed his formal training in viola at the Juilliard School He has appeared as guest artist in many festivals and is an avid chamber musician He has solo and chamber recordings with the Elfin Albany and Chandos labels including world premieres of Charles Jones works for viola Christopher Schnell has been assistant principal cello of the Sarasota Orchestra and cellist of the Sarasota Piano Quartet since 1995 In the summer he is a cellist for the Santa Fe Opera He has been a member of the Florida Philharmonic and the Milwaukee Symphony and has been a frequent substitute in the Philadelphia Orchestra Locally he has performed at numerous churches and with many ensembles Tickets will not be distributed early in the day but will be available starting at 7 p m in the lobby of the Pavilion Doors open at 7 30 p m Reserved benefactor seats will be released at 7 50 p m Fiber Arts From Opposites to Circus The 2018 Challenge Sarasota Piano Quartet Cultural Events Presents Sarasota Piano Quartet Tuesday April 10 8 p m Pavilion By Joel Leonard The Sarasota Piano Quartet featuring Jennifer Best Takeda Jonathan Spivey Matthew Pegis and Christopher Schnell is one of four resident ensembles of the Sarasota Orchestra This ensemble is an integral part of the Sarasota Orchestra s Soiree Series Always innovative with their programs they have featured compositions by Frank Bridge Vitezslav Novak PDQ Bach and David Amram as well as major repertoire for the piano quartet by Brahms Dvorak Mozart and Faure A native of North Carolina violinist Jennifer Best Takeda currently serves as the assistant concertmaster of the Sarasota Orchestra Prior to joining the orchestra in 2005 Jennifer served as a concertmaster of the New World Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas Jennifer is an active chamber musician with vast orchestral experience and plays with ensembles at numerous music festivals during the summer Growing up in Sweden Jonathan Spivey started piano at age five He has played in Carnegie s Weill Hall Seoul Korea Melbourne FL Kansas City MO and Trondheim Norway Upon receiving his doctorate in piano at Stony Brook Spivey won the position of principal piano with the Sarasota Orchestra Jonathan is on the associate faculty of the Sarasota Music Festival and he is organist at Church of the Palms By Erlinda Rejino Each year the Fiber Arts Group sponsors a challenge which calls for exploring the potential of fiber as an art medium by creating a 12x12 fiber square within prescribed parameters such as theme and color This year 17 PC residents participated in the Fiber Arts Challenge for the 2018 Annual Art Show which had opposites as the theme The participants composed of seasoned veterans and first time explorers used fiber in collage quilting weaving appliqu and embroidery They embellished the pieces with beads polymer clay glass framing and found objects The theme for the 2019 challenge is Circus The challenge is open to all PC residents and is a fun opportunity to play with fiber Consider joining the circus and contact Erlinda Rejino at peopleer earthlink net for more information PC University Wants You By Laura Shulman Pelican Cove University is about to complete another successful year and is looking forward to its 2019 season If you would like to consider teaching a class next season or if you would like to teach a class in the off season any time from May through December for the many people who don t migrate please contact lauragshulman gmail com

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APRIL 2018 High Tea An Elegant Success By Melissa Starr Wenig I have always loved High Tea For many of my birthdays Joel and I would brave the snow and ice of a late December day to go to High Tea at the Four Seasons in downtown Boston There was something about the mixture of pomp and circumstance elegance and an intimacy that spoke to me The maitre de would escort us Enchanting harpist Elizabeth Borsodi to a beautifully set table The fireplace was blazing The well dressed waiters were ready for our command Then came the ritual of the tea pouring the scone presentation and the tea sandwiches piled high The white bread crusts trimmed oh so perfectly Over all the years this experience never failed to elicit great happiness The High Tea Cultural Events fundraiser seriously rivaled that of our Four Seasons experience Wilbanks felt like the mansion it once was Each room felt warm and inviting and yes elegant The center room offered a more casual seating arrangement and the side rooms were set up like formal tearooms Tables were beautifully adorned with tablecloths period china and silverware 7 playing It was just the right backdrop for this truly elegant High Tea We are hoping that this will become a yearly event adding to all of our High Tea memories Many thanks to the following people who made this event happen Rhonda Liss and Iris Bergas High Tea co chairs Joel and Calva Leonard Lois and David Wilbanks A beautiful setting for a high tea Kastner Susan and David Feltus Sharon Miller Cindy Wollach Joe Reid Rich Farkas Philip Sandler Barbara Bergman Helene Crawford Arlene Breskin and Jo Ubogy Lou Levitt s PCU Class Inspires Action By Naomi A Schwartz In Lou Levitt s PCU Public Policy class we learned that to make a difference we would need to communicate with public officials To that end several members of the class met recently with Sally Dionne a senior staff person in Congressman Vern Buchanan s office in Sarasota Our focus was on two topics climate change and gun control The food well the food was scrumptious and plentiful The tea sandwiches were filled with homemade ingredients egg cucumber and smoked salmon and chicken salad clearly not from Publix And the crusts were cut perfectly just like the Four Seasons The discussion on climate change was most relevant to those of us who live here at PC We offered our appreciation of Representative Buchanan s memo to President Trump which urged the president to reconsider his decision to withdraw from the recent Paris Accords We also recommended that Representative Buchanan consider introducing a congressional proclamation that could further pressure the president to reconsider his nonsupport of the Paris Accords one that could truly be a bipartisan proclamation There is a great deal of support in Sarasota and across the country for such an action The scones were light and delicate and were accompanied by a myriad of spreads from lemon curd to wild berry jam The cr me fraiche was to die for We were received courteously and all of us felt that we had learned a great deal by planning for this visit and participating in this discussion Lou taught us well But what this High Tea had that made it stand above all others in my limited experience was the enchanting harpist Elizabeth Borsodi Hushed silence and whispers rarely found at Pelican Cove were a testament to Elizabeth s Participants were Willard and Roberta Block Jeffrey Borenstein Ivan Krakowsky Lou Levitt Naomi Schwartz and George Ubogy Upon arriving we were greeted and escorted to our seats A formally dressed gentleman would travel between the rooms making sure that we were comfortable And although the food was a buffet from time to time servers would come around with trays of offerings

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APRIL 2018 8 Pelican Programs Says Thanks Happy Hour By Felice Perlmutter and Linda Wolf co chairs By Marilou Cannici The season has come to an end and we want to thank our Pelican Cove community for the enthusiastic response to our programs It takes a great deal of effort to put the season together and your support is essential The popular Happy Hour will resume at 5 30 p m on Thursday May 10 at the Wilbanks and will continue every second and fourth Thursday through September 13 These BYO gatherings have become an off season tradition and are open to all Pelican Cove residents old and new These informal evenings offer an opportunity to get together and exchange hot news while enjoying an array of nibbles from nuts to brownies usually a supper in itself Bring an appetizer to share and your own beverage and glass This season was very varied with Christopher Hird director of education of the Sarasota Ballet Matthew Sauer Zac Anderson and Carrie Seidman of the Herald Tribune and our own interesting residents Michael Ambrosino George Ubogy Jeremy Yudkin and Rhonda Liss An unexpected addition was our collaboration with Earl Kaplan and Movie Night to see the classic film Ballets Russes introduced by Christopher Hird Each evening is headed by volunteers who coordinate the food service and clean up If you wish to host one of these evenings please call Marilou Cannici at 941 966 7535 We realized that we have carved a unique niche for ourselves We are Sarasota oriented both in presenting programs from the larger community and from within our own We are continuing this tradition and have planned varied programs for the 2019 season We coordinate dates with the other programs within our own community and with the concerts and programs outside The riches that abide here make this a challenge which we try to meet Have a wonderful summer We look forward to sharing our future plans when they are complete MOVIE NIGHT By Earl Kaplan Two movie nights this month Sunday April 1 and Sunday April 15 at 7 p m at the Pelican Pavilion Watch for more information on Channel 195 or the PC website www pelicancovecondo com Movie Nights are open to all residents and are sponsored by the PC Social Club Dancing the polka at Thursday night Jazz Pelican Cove Yacht Club By Den McCrumb Commodore Pelican Cove Yacht Club will hold its April event with dinner and drinks at the harbor gazebo on Wednesday April 11 The evening will begin with BYOB drinks at 5 p m followed by a potluck with the main dish provided Members of the Siesta Key Sailing Club will be invited guests Additional information will be emailed or may be obtained by contacting Den McCrumb at dennis mccrumb wmich edu or Sally Billington at pcycsec aol com Folk Club invited the community to a wildly successful night of musical jamming

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APRIL 2018 9 months ago Rebecca attended a Buildings and Facilities Committee meeting She held Ellena s hand and rocked Kai on her hip while she laid out her request She presented the design she wanted and pointed out the recommendation implicit in an identical swing hanging at Selby Gardens Within a couple of months the swing was in place and the Jaegers as well as community grandchildren and perhaps a few older residents enjoy the breeze It will hold over 600 pounds We owe the Jaegers thanks Luke and Rebecca Jaeger with daughter Ellena and son Kai Meet Your Neighbors The Jaeger Family By Donna Anderson In January at the beginning of Season we met two of Pelican Cove s centenarians Now as snowbirds pack for the trek home we look to our youthful year round neighbors There are several Grovehouse hosts a lad of six or seven Harborhouse is home to a tween and teen Far Harbor had a high school junior when we moved in five years ago He now attends college but for several summers he has taught tennis to all comers The newest and youngest are Luke and Rebecca Jaeger with their children Ellena four years old and her brother Kai almost two Rebecca is a native Floridian who grew up in Myakka Luke was born in Newport News VA The couple met at the University of South Florida Sarasota and have been married seven years Their first home was a sailboat a two year arrangement When they bought a house they sold the boat but Luke s longing for water wasn t satisfied on a 3 acre lot Altogether they had 20 craft six vessels in the front yard at one time flipping them looking for a dream boat She loved the trees but he missed living on the water They eventually sold the house and bought a condo with a beautiful bay view but no yard Then Kai was born So began the search for a three bedroom three bath condo with a marina or a slip There were a few However all lacked front lawns or shade or both Luke says This is an interesting property because of the shade It is the one community we found where you could walk outside in the sun We fell in love with it adds Rebecca She said it brought to mind Atlas Shrugged whereas Luke found it evocative of Jurassic Park They live in a Treehouse with plenty of trees a sand pit and for a while a dirt pile where they could bury and dig for dinosaurs They also have use of a platform swing hung from a live oak on Treehouse Circle It is an addition they pursued Some Everyone asks them why they moved to a community without young children Rebecca says they re used to that in Florida Even in neighborhoods with kids no one s outside Between school computer play homework and nannies children are in the house during the academic year During the summer there s no place to hide from the sun In Pelican Cove they ve learned they can be outside year round I felt so isolated as a mom staying home all day But here all I have to do is take out the trash and I have meaningful conversations with people that are fascinating Everybody is so nice When winter passes and activities have pretty well ceased when the humidity proves to be just too much they ve found inspiration at the Pavilion They can run around and play tag put on shows using the stage for dramatic effect and have lessons when the piano is available With reduced road traffic Rebecca feels free to jog with a stroller while Ellena rides her trike Some ask What do you do all weekend Rebecca replies Anything we want They don t worry about lawn work they can go out on the boat quickly or walk a short distance to the swing Perhaps their biggest perk is having Luke s mother live within walking distance Kathleen Jaeger is a new resident of Glenhouse She helps with and enjoys her grandchildren She has become an active member of the community and is known for her bubbles kites and balloon centerpieces Even their friends love Pelican Cove s landscape and its community feel Several have said they would enjoy living here but the condo fees on top of a mortgage can be overwhelming As wages rise perhaps we can hope to see more young people join us There s something about the laughter of little ones If anything is missing for a young family it might be a children s swim hour where kids can splash freely as they are wont to do Even a designated time slot at one pool on a trial basis would be nice The Jaegers would relish that leniency but they also want to be respectful of the community at large As things stand now they feel supported when people look at the children smile and repeat that this is the best part of life It makes Rebecca feel like a strong mom We love it here Kai turned one and took his first steps Ellena enjoys climbing and swimming The world s your oyster when you live in paradise

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APRIL 2018 10 Residents show up for their team in an evening of homeruns David Schowalter and the Lichtefeld sisters on the water and Erlinda Rejino Cherie Keisler and Pauline Williams on the dock with pods and prizes Prolific Pod Picking Paddlers Win Pots Social Club Baseball Anyone A Homerun Evening By Pauline Williams Entering the Pelican Cove baseball stadium guests were greeted with t shirt centerpieces decorated with major league team pennants They were served traditional baseball stadium fare Al Goldis a former player scout and front office executive for major and minor league teams provided insight and entertaining tidbits on America s national pastime Abbott and Costello brought back memories with their Who s on First routine Eight paddlers joined in the Mangrove Pod Picking event on Monday February 26 Pod pickers were instructed to pick up only floating pods in keeping with the laws protecting mangroves Although the pickin s were slim there were still 143 pods picked up These were then scattered on the east and south banks of the harbor shoreline to catch root and help hold the soil and improve filtration of run off water into the harbor Social Club 1940 s Supper Club Dine Listen and Dance Sunday April 22 5 30 p m Pavilion By Lea Buschgans When is the last time you enjoyed an evening at a 1940 s Supper Club Well you can once again at the end of this month Enjoy the beautiful voices of our own Sheryn and her partner John as they sing well known favorites for your listening and dancing pleasure A delicious catered meal reminiscent of the nightclubs you may remember like the 21 Club will be served and of course we ll have another funfilled contest Dress for the occasion Shoulder pads anyone Handmade pottery bowls created by Erlinda Rejino were awarded to the two most prolific pod pickers David Schowalter with 38 pods followed by Pauline Williams with 36 pods Others included Beth Duggan with 30 pods Erlinda with 29 pods Penny Rubin with an undisclosed number of pods and in their maiden pod picking adventure the three Lichtefeld sisters led by our own Cherie Keisler The sisters were awarded the newbie prize of the Original PC Kayak Club Day Glo Green Beefy T They have promised to squeeze into it and send us a picture Plan on joining the Prolific Pod Picking Paddlers next Fall for another pod picking party IN MEMORIAM We mourn the passing of REMINDER Arthur Nusbaum February 8 When leaving for the season don t forget to notify the PC Office of your change in mailing address so you won t miss any issues of the PC News FORMER PC RESIDENTS Esther Kerbel March 10 We extend our sincerest sympathy to their family and friends

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APRIL 2018 Creative Expression An Essay On Aging By Wolfe Zucker I haven t gained weight but I feel like a water bird having difficulty getting into the air I splash The other birds wonder What s up I pull my legs up my head to the sky The legs stay down going thud thud thudding on the water And then the leader announces we re going for a long flight I cringe Maybe I should stay home You know mind the store Getting older is a bad business The business is going to go belly up no matter how hard you try When a new doctor calls me by my first name I also cringe I am determined not to know his first name or last if I can help it What used to work still does but not very sharply That s it The perfect expression for aging Losing my edge I know I am 56 inside although my parts are 70 s My spirit is delusional about passing time It needs a reality therapist I don t want to review my past though I want to go forward just not physically My spirit doesn t want to try touch up surgery or to run like a coo coo bird in a gym It wants things to look differently by sheer imagination Here s my proposal for us elders Instead of the USA spending money on young dunces who don t listen they should have special educational programs for me I can pay and I listen I am not politically incorrect I didn t listen then either so I know pre school and reading specialists and special programs for those challenged by being six are wasted I should be given an injection of hyperactivity drugs Who d know I was slowing down if I was dashing around my special senior educational class and knocking over chairs tables and flip charts Why am I writing this I just had my first body replacement part It s an electrical pace maker probably thought up by some nerd of thirty As I heal I am still looking over my shoulder I am not dreaming up a guy with a scythe following me That s too dramatic and our teacher told us Don t ask for sympathy in an essay What I see is behind me is my past I want it back Yesterday I revisited Spanish Point Gardens where I used to volunteer pulling down 30 foot vines I gave a lecture for their Fairy House festival Afterward I looked for my time card Gone I hadn t been there in three months It is a new year Sickness is scary It steals time 11 Taking their passenger tram home instead of walking I passed the CEO John He said kindly I haven t seen you in a long time Well I haven t seen myself either I went swimming later at my condo pool Three folks commented that they hadn t seen me in a year I did some verbal razzle dazzle but I really can t say where I have been I feel healthy now But in my head I have sensed a shadow My computer is acting up and erasing lines as I type this essay Maybe it needs a new electrical system Like attracts like as the homeopaths say PC Coffee Programs Review and Preview By Jan Hasselbring We set a record this season hosting 10 programs Thanks to your generosity contributions were sent to the following nonprofits in honor of PC residents who presented programs Southeastern Guide Dogs Sarasota Audubon Society Innocence Project of Florida PC Employee Appreciation Gift Fund and Preserving Sarasota Bay The following programs are planned for next season A Chance to Live with Pieter Kohnstan Pieter a childhood acquaintance of Anne Frank recalls his year long odyssey as a young boy fleeing the Nazis across Europe during WWII Rabbi Barbara Aiello aka Radio Rabbi Italy s first woman rabbi will speak about her life in Italy where in 2005 she conducted the first Passover seder in Sicily since 1492 when the Jews were expelled Save the Manatees Cora Bercham the club s multimedia specialist will report on the status of Florida s beloved sea cows and how the club strives to keep the manatees off the endangered animals list Newtown Alive with Vicki Oldham Celebrate African American history culture community and the development of Newtown located in downtown Sarasota We are the World A Focus on Global Connections Connecting the World one Click at a Time with Lois Kastner A look at the International Military officers program sponsored by the State Department Changing Climate Changing Well Everything with Terry L Root who was a lead author of the intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change 4th Assessment Report that in 2007 was co awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Vice President Al Gore

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APRIL 2018 15 Hello Neighbor Anthony DeLuca DeLuca Realty located in the same plaza as Pub941 685 6001 lix Target We give you the best location exposure handling the sale r ental of your pr oper Please visit www adelucarealty com properties that are for sale or visit www audreyrainrentals com properties that are for rent FOR RENT 1716 Glenhouse Dr GL320 FIRST floor Beautifully fur nished 1Br Bright and clean Everything new including appliances Owner wants off season lease starting in May 2018 Easy to show 1400 00 FOR SALE 1512 Pelican Cove Rd GR142 FIRST FLOOR END UNIT 2 bed 2 bath New car pet side lanai off dining room BONUS tons of light for a 1st floor PENDING FOR SALE 1531 Clower Creek HA241 Second floor with spectacular view of yacht basin very quite and private location 2 bed 2 bath unit will be sold furnished For Sale 1628 Boathouse Cir GR214 SECOND FLOOR 2 bedroom 2 baths Next to Harbor Club fantastic view from your lanai Just painted great location Offered at 249 800 00 FOR SALE 1720 Glenhouse Dr GL428 second floor 2 bed FOR SALE 1608 Bayhouse Point GR402 SECOND FLOOR 2 bed 2 bath furnished A C 1 year old newer 2 bath Renovated condominium has sophisticated style where entertaining becomes easy this unit is a must see it Call me today refrigerator dishwasher Laminate wood floors 252K FOR SALE 1647 Br ookhouse Cour t BR149 FIRST FLOOR end unit condominium Next to Brookhouse pool PENDING beautiful setting ready now Call me today for FOR SALE 1628 Boathouse Cir GR116 First floor END UNIT 1 bed 1 1 2 bath Unit has huge deck off the dinning room and to other patios of kitchen and lanai next to the Harbor club Nice up grades Currently 20 condos for sale 6 condos pending to close 12 For Sale 1615 Bayhouse Ct BA215 FULL BAY VIEW 3 have sold yr to date 3 20 18 It s time to buy Call me bed 2 bath UPDATED kitchen and bathrooms Condo will be sold furnished Tenant in place until the end of April 2018 For Sale 1512 Pelican Cove Rd GR141 Fir st floor 2 bed 2 For Sale 1702 Glenhouse Dr GL408 Second Floor three bedroom 2 bathrooms cathedral ceilings split plan Close to Pavilion and the bay Tenants in place for season call for your private showing asking 259 800 00 Judy Limekiller Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 941 374 4802 direct JudyLimekiller JudyLimekiller com Resident Realtor Pelican Cove Owner for the past 19 years Delivering all of your Real Estate Needs Delivering the Results bath Condo will be sold furnished close to Harbor Club RENTALS If you want to rent your condo OFF SEASON and in call us yes there is a huge market for off season rentals DeLuca Realty your Pelican Cove Expert We ll your condo 90 days My sell listings sell inFAST or we don t take a commission I am a REALTOR with a 30 year You can find the Market Value background in Marketing Sales of your home for FREE at My listings have SOLD faster and www PelicanCoveHomeValues com for more money per square foot Bob Colleen Gibson Call me today to sell Realtors your property Sales Associates 941 961 9088 941 961 9088 Colleen Gibson 1715 Pelican Cove Rd GL436 Pristine and Immaculate Please call for showings Sales Associate REALTOR Pelican Cove Resident Specialist Expect the Best pelicancovecondosales com Come to visit my office at 8181 S Tamiami Trail right near Hobby Lobby www PelicanCoveCondoSales com Go to MedwayRealty com for terms and conditions

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PELICAN C VE 1615 Pelican Point Drive Saras ota Florida 34231 WHERE THE ACTION IS ART CLUB Classes workshops lectures and films Annual Membership Info Joan Libby Hawk 941 218 6452 KAYAK AND CANOE CLUB Organized outings on the water Info Terry McCormick 518 339 2893 SCULPTURE CLUB Coordinator Doug Barton 941 918 4773 ART STUDIO Wilbanks Art Studio by key Membership 15 yearly Info Phyllis Camesano 716 352 6163 LADIES WATER EXERCISE Meets every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 10 a m Pavilion Pool Info Flo Baldwin 941 966 2744 SOCIAL CLUB Membership open to all residents 15 per person per year Info Beth Duggan 941 350 6111 BALLROOM ETHNIC DANCE Instruction on ballroom and ethnic dancing Info Vicky Geskos 617 721 3443 BIKE GROUP Meets Nov Apr Organized bike rides outside of Pelican Cove Info Bernie Lofchie 781 925 4722 or blofchie gmail com LIBRARY Pelican Pavilion Hours 8 a m to 10 p m Books tapes DVDs games puzzles for use by all residents LINE DANCE Meets Oct Apr Thursday 3 00 p m Pavilion Info Judy Rabkin 941 451 8238 CINEMA CLUB Meets monthly Nov Apr Friday 7 30 p m Pavilion Info Pat Klugherz 941 918 0532 NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Need help Info Janet Hemond 941 966 3553 COFFEE PROGRAM Meets monthly Jan Mar Thursday 9 30 a m Info Janet Hasselbring 616 402 0961 OPEN POKER Meets Dec Apr Thursday 7 30 p m Harbor Club Info Janet Hemond 941 966 3553 CULINARY CLUB Meets for Thematic Dinners Dec Apr First Saturday each month Info Helene Crawford 941 966 3029 PARTY BRIDGE Meets every Tuesday 7 p m Wilbanks Info Warren Lappin 941 266 5513 or John Titchener 941 894 7912 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Meets Jan Mar Wednesday 7 p m Harbor Club Info Arline Neufeld at arline david juno com PELICAN COVE UNIVERSITY Classes held at various recreational facilities Info Laura Shulman 845 338 7970 EXERCISE TO GO Meets Jan Mar Monday and Wednesday 9 30 a m Info Rita Breen 941 966 1485 PELICAN PROGRAMS Meets monthly Jan Mar Info Felice Perlmutter 941 966 5880 or Linda Wolf 941 451 8446 FIBER ARTS GROUP Meets at 1 30 p m 2nd and 4th Monday each month at Wilbanks Dec Apr Info Erlinda Rejino 518 728 5129 PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Meets Jan Mar Friday 9 30 a m Pavilion Members Only Labs meet Thursday 3 15 p m Wilbanks Info Susan Smith 810 730 1496 FISHING CLUB Meets monthly Info George Lindenfeld 828 335 1300 PICKLE BALL Meets Tues Thurs Sat Pavilion Courts Info Shelly Zelizer 941 966 5769 FOLK MUSIC CLUB Meets monthly Dec Mar Harbor Club Info Joel Leonard 941 882 3093 PING PONG Meets Dec Mar in Pavilion Info Penny Rubin 518 466 4445 JAZZ GROUP Meets Jan Mar Thursday 7 30 p m Pavilion Info Bobby Barnhart 941 966 1352 POETRY GROUP Meets Dec May every two weeks Info Barbara Keller 317 691 3585 or Peter Bergas 941 966 3245 TAI CHI Meets Nov Apr Wednesday 1 p m Harbor Club Info Jane Campbell 203 814 6068 TAP DANCING Meets Jan Mar Thursday 2 p m Pavilion Info Dixie Mahan 941 918 4437 TENNIS CLUB Meets Dec Apr Info Roz Kalinoski 941 966 5749 WATER AEROBICS CLASSES For men and women Monday and Thursday 3 30 p m Pavilion Pool Info Colleen Gibson 941 961 9088 WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Meets Jan Mar Tuesday 9 a m Wilbanks Info Barbara Jost 941 966 7544 WRITERS GROUP Discussions and readings from published authors of Pelican Cove Info Janet Hasselbring 616 402 0961 WOODWORKING Daily 8 a m to 10 p m by key 20 yearly 25 initiation fee 5 key fee Pres Mike Weber 517 899 5419 V P Jeff Fernald 941 966 8824 YACHT CLUB Scheduled rendezvous 20 annually plus 10 initiation fee Info Dennis McCrumb 269 506 3775 YOGA Meets Mon Fri 8 a m Chair Yoga meets Mon Wed Fri 9 30 a m Harbor Club or outside Wilbanks Info Darlene Weltzer 517 410 9744

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