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"A Way With Words" presentations and luncheons will be underwritten and hosted by The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, 3260 Lake Pointe Boulevard. Members of the public will be invited to make reservations to join residents of The Fountains at no cost.
“The partnership with The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods will further the mission of the Sarasota County Libraries to foster lifelong learning and inspire community engagement,” Kalajian notes. “It will do so not only by creating an avenue for the public to engage with prominent writers, but also by encouraging readers to discover new resources at their public library.”
“Everybody wins -- our residents and the public -- through this exciting community partnership,” said Ruedlinger.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paige St. John of Sarasota Herald Tribune is slated to be the honored speaker at the first "A Way With Words" luncheon at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods on October 24th at 11:30 am. St. John was recently awarded the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished investigative journalism.
St. John joined the Sarasota-Herald Tribune in 2008 as an investigative reporter. As a working journalist for more than three decades, she has covered Florida politics, the environment and natural disasters. October’s "A Way With Words" luncheon guests will learn how St. John uncovered the story that the Pulitzer Prize committee declared an “examination of weaknesses in the murky property-insurance system vital to Florida homeowners, providing handy data to assess insurer reliability and stirring regulatory action.”
Thrilled to have had the Baltimore Orioles back in Sarasota for their second season of spring training, 85 residents of The Inn at Lake Pointe Woods, the assisted-living community of The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, celebrated Major League Baseball opening day April 1 by donning a sea of orange and black caps and jerseys donated to the fans by Tracee L. Crump, Florida Operations assistant for the Orioles.
Even Roxy, the community's beloved pet, was involved in the festivities.
The Inn's Opening Day celebration also featured baseball trivia, memorabilia, hot dogs emulating styles served at various stadiums, popcorn, peanuts and ice cream, a Wii baseball tournament, a reading of "Casey at the Bat" and a screening of Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First."
Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods residents Tom and Doris Billings dressed for game time as they prepared to watch the Orioles’ season opener. PHOTO PROVIDED BY SUE HAAG
The featured local artists include Lou Croes, Marie Winkelman, Philomena Ciaiti, Sylvia Hamburg and George Bowman. All five artists reside at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods.
Published annually by Watermark Retirement Communities, one of the nation's leading operators of senior living communities, Expressions is designed to inspire ageless creativity by showcasing the wide array of creative talents of Watermark residents coast to coast.
A large color photograph of jazz drummer Lou Croes sets an upbeat tone for this year's calendar along with a cover letter that challenges viewers to consider the question, "What can art be?"
Marie Winkelman earned a coveted feature spot with her oil painting, "Water Jug with Pears." Honorable mentions were given to Philomena Ciaiti for her watercolor called "Dancer" and to Sylvia Hamburg for her sculpture entitled "Family Fun."
In the "Young at Art" category, George Bowman's windmill sculpture is featured.
Sarasota, Fla. – Just in time for New Year resolutions, area seniors can look forward to a series of free monthly health lectures hosted by The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods in collaboration with Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.
The Thrive! Healthy Living lecture series will kick off in the Key West Auditorium of The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods on January 18th with a presentation by Edward Stolarski, MD, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon on staff at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. The 4:00pm lecture will be followed by a complimentary reception hosted by The Fountains. Attendance is free with advanced reservations to 941-929-2400.
“We are thrilled to partner with Doctors Hospital to present Thrive! Healthy Living lecturesthroughout 2011, said Shannon Ruedlinger, Executive Director of The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods. “This will be a tremendous benefit not only to our existing residents and their families, but also to all area citizens who are on a quest to age well,” he added.
“We at Doctors Hospital are excited about the opportunity to work in partnership with The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods on this series of events. As a health care provider, one of our goals is to educate the members of our community on important health topics,” said Kathy Mitchell, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. “It is always rewarding to be able to work with another organization that shares the same goal.”
“This is a wonderful opportunity to educate the public on current and important health topics such as the latest innovations in hip and knee surgery,” added scheduled speaker Edward Stolarski, MD. “Together with The Fountains, we are providing a valuable service to the community.”
Each lecture will take place at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, 3260 Lake Pointe Blvd., and will include a complimentary meal or refreshments, courtesy of The Fountains. Dates and times will vary. For a list of upcoming events, contact The Fountains at 941-929-2400.
Staff photo by JIM HOCKETT
Polly White, right, of Sarasota, parasailed for the first time today to celebrate her 91st birthday. She was also helping to raise funds for a children's charity.
Polly White has spent a lot of time in the skies during her 91 years. Today, she returned to the air, but this time without a plane.
The Sarasota resident went parasailing to celebrate her birthday and to raise money for Watermark for Kids, an organization that helps fund children's creative visions.
White, who received a Congressional Gold Medal in 2009 for her contributions as a Women Air Service Pilot during World War II, was asked to go for the ride by Shannon Ruedlinger, executive director of The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, the Sarasota retirement community where she resides.
She agreed to go - and pay for it personally – if the community could raise at least $500 for Watermark for Kids, an organization that helps fund children's creative visions.
The money was raised through T-shirt sales, a silent auction and a raffle.
Sarasota, Fla. – At exactly noon today, the color guard presented the flags as the bells tolled 12 times. Residents who gathered for the Flag Day celebration at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods then recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and sang along as a hired entertainer played the national anthem.
The festivities took place on the patio overlooking the pool and lake at 3260 Lake Pointe Woods Blvd. Close to 100 residents donned red, white and blue for the occasion. A cookout followed and residents sang along as the entertainer sang a medley of patriotic melodies.
“Residents seemed genuinely touched,” said Kathy Hallock, Community Life Director.
Sarasota, Fla. – A new tie or a new rake may top the list of gifts many kids will give their fathers on June 20th. However, some very experienced Sarasota fathers are shifting the focus of the holiday to what lasting gifts fathers can pass on to future generations.
These seasoned dads wish to tell young fathers today: Always be kind, lead by example, give lots of love and encouragement, and never abandon your children, for example.
The fathers were interviewed at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, 3260 Lake Pointe Boulevard, as part of a nationwide project spearheaded by Watermark Retirement Communities. Having raised their own families a half century ago, their big-picture perspective brings clarity and credibility to their advice, making it a true gift this Father’s Day. More of their advice follows.
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Bob King, 87, father of three, says “it’s great to be a father.” King says he learned the hard way not to move your family when children are teenagers, if possible. |
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“Children should not be over-indulged,” says Casey Kraft, 86. |
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Joe Quinton, 86, simply tells young dads, “Act responsibly.” |
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Honesty is the best policy according to father of four Michael Menahem, 90. He tells young fathers “Teach your children not to keep secrets from their parents.” |
Sarasota, Fla. - The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, 3260 Lake Pointe Blvd., hosted a large crowd for National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 26th from 10:00am-3:00pm.
“We had lectures all day plus clowns, chef demos, acupuncture, and other demonstrations,” reported event director Kathy Hallock. “17 people gave blood at “the Blood Vessel” and an animal was even adopted from the Humane Society! It was a great success.”
A room full participates in a Sit and Stretch fitness class offered at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods during National Senior Health & Fitness Day last week.
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The event was held as part of the 17th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness as a way to help keep older Americans healthy and fit. The theme for 2010 was “Get Going…Get Fit…Start Today!”
The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods offers seniors ongoing opportunities for brain and body fitness through Watermark University. For more information, call The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, at 941-929-2400.
Ten Senior Women at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods Offer Words of Wisdom
Sarasota, Fla., April 26, 2010 – Ten local moms with years and years of experience are among 150+ mothers nationwide who are speaking out in time for Mother’s Day. Even though they raised their own children decades ago, the sage advice of these moms is just as meaningful today as it was some sixty years ago. In between managing today’s hectic family schedules, working, carpooling, cooking PLUS diaper changes, young moms in 2010 can use all the advice they can get.
The collective advice ranges from tips on raising kids to advice for the moms’ personal lives. For example, Sarasota resident Lola Laubheim, who raised three daughters in Baltimore, Md., advises: “Set a good example and laugh a lot.”
Other local mothers’ advice includes:
“Read to your children every day. Have dinner with them every night with good conversations.” -Carol Hallinger, raised 3 children in New Rochelle, NY
“ Have reasonable discipline and encourage education.” -Marcella Rudick, raised 3 sons in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“Take care of your children and know they will be leaving the nest and everyone should be prepared. Be there for them good, bad and indifferent.” -Estrella Clemendor, raised 2 daughters in New York City.
“Enjoy every minute of the day and take some time for yourself.” -Lois Schomp, raised one daughter in Sarasota, Florida.
“Just enjoy the children as much as you can. They only stay young for a very short time.” -Dona Whitehouse, raised 4 children in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
“Enjoy the sweetness -- Motherhood is like eating a Heavenly Cupcake.” -Carole Carey, raised 3 daughters in Saratoga Springs, New York.
“Keep life simple, let your children explore the world and develop on their own.” -Phyllis Everson, raised 3 sons in Panama
“Keep one night free just for your family -- have dinner together and spend quality time.”
-Barbara Burney , raised 2 daughters in Orlando, Florida.
“Remember your children need you. Spend time with them -- read to them, talk with them, have discussions, and listen to them. Quality time is the most important thing you can give them.” -Dr. Clara Fleischer, raised 2 children, mostly in Baltimore, MD.
All ten of the local senior mom experts interviewed for this project reside at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, the full-service retirement community located at 3260 Lake Pointe Blvd.
Knittengales of Lake Pointe Woods Help Homeless All Year Round
Sarasota, Fla. – With the sun shining so brightly on Sarasota this spring, it’s hard to imagine the need for a woolen cap, but that’s not stopping the Knittengales of Lake Pointe Woods from producing hat after hat, week after week. Their destination: Hats for the Homeless, a charity based in New York City where hats are indeed in high demand.
It all started last summer when Lorraine Chimento, Human Resources Director for The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, was knitting a scarf at lunchtime one day. Several residents asked her what she was doing.
“I told them I was knitting a scarf for charity,” Chimento said. “And that’s all they needed to hear. They loved the idea and wanted to help and word spread quickly.”
Chimento brought in yarn from home and provided needles and the Knittengales were born. They’ve met weekly ever since.
“Sitting and knitting with the residents allows me to really get to know them and learn about their history,” Chimento said. “We have a great time.”
And they do good work.
“Some of our residents really knit beautifully,” Chimento said.
By December, their hands had collectively completed a large group of scarves, hats and blankets. Chimento learned about Hats for the Homeless through a friend. They wrapped each item individually and sent them to New York to be distributed as holiday gifts.
“Our shipment was very much appreciated and it made us all feel good,” Chimento said.
The Knittengales meet every Tuesday at 2pm at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, 3260 Lake Pointe Boulevard.
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Fountains Knittengales. L. to R. Estrella Clemendor, Rochelle Avril, Ruth Resnick, and Barbara Watson model some of their handiwork. The group meets once a week at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods to knit for charity. |
Watermark Retirement Communities Reappointed as Manager for Fountains Portfolio
Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc., formerly Fountains Retirement Communities, has been reappointed as manager for 16 retirement communities previously managed by Sunrise Senior Living, announced David N. Barnes, President/CEO of Watermark Retirement Communities.
“Watermark was the obvious choice for managing the Fountains portfolio because we know the communities so well,” said Barnes.
After selling 18 properties within the Fountains brand to Sunrise in 2005, Fountains Retirement Communities was renamed Watermark Retirement Communities. Over the past four years, with his partner David Freshwater, former Fountains CEO, Barnes has grown Watermark’s management portfolio to 11 communities plus three home health agencies in six states. The addition of the Fountains portfolio brings Watermark’s total managed communities to 27 in 16 states.
“We very much look forward to the coming weeks and months as we personally welcome back so many former residents and associates into the family of Watermark communities. It feels like we’re putting the band back together,” stated Barnes.
Watermark Retirement Communities has owned and operated successful, innovative senior housing communities for more than 20 years. According to Barnes, Watermark is committed to creating extraordinary communities where people thrive and a culture where everyone is encouraged to express their creativity, passion and inner child – to express their true selves. As a result, Barnes says, Watermark communities are full of spirit, character, compassion and adventure.
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