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1 THE MAYFLOWER NEWSLETTER November 2018, Many of us miss Autumn views like this! BUT SURE WOULDN T CHANGE IT FOR THIS VIEW!

2 THE 8 MAYFLOWER DIRECTORS CHERYL LANE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, has served in this position since Cheryl oversees the finances which include financial statements, budgets, billing, regulatory reporting, financing, audits, actuarial work, pricing and taxes. Cheryl is very involved in the planning and financing for the upcoming Master Plan Project and works with the Resident Finance Committee on a monthly basis. Cheryl volunteers her time at Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families and has served on their Community Leadership Council for years. She grew up in Connecticut, is married and has two sons. Cheryl loves to travel, fish, hike, snow ski, scuba dive and spending time with family and friends. PAUL LANDSBERG, DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY SER- VICES, has worked at The Mayflower since 1989 starting as the Director of dining services. Prior to working at The Mayflower, he worked for several companies in Chicago. While working at the Management Group, he opened 13 hotels in 13 different states in the span of 6 years. After arriving at The Mayflower, Paul was instrumental in developing The Mayflower s food and beverage program. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his 2 children. His hobbies include fishing, boating and golfing. JANELLE RENDA, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SER- VICES, came to The Mayflower 12/5/13. She has 18 years of experience in senior lifestyle programing. She holds a dual degree in Business Management and Hospitality with emphasis on convention and event organization. This is a second career for Janelle, with previously pioneering in dental implant technology. She and her husband, Joel, live in Oviedo with their cat and dog. Janelle has varied interests ranging from art, history, fishing, travel, graphic arts, and her eternal search for undiscovered adventures. MILLIE SORGER, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES, has been a Central Florida resident since 1980 and graduated from The University of Central Florida with a bachelor s degree in Health Services Administration. Her first experience with senior care was as a C.N.A. at what is now Manor Care. She has also worked as an Activity Assistant, Activity Director, and Alzheimer s Care Director prior to obtaining her license as a Nursing Home Administrator and have worked in this capacity for the past 15 years. On a personal note, She is married with 2 adult daughters and one 4 year old grandson.

3 THE 8 MAYFLOWER DIRECTORS JANA RICCI, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, has been with The Mayflower for over 12 years. Before that, she worked closely with Orange County Public Schools primarily those that fed into Winter Park High School. The focus was current brain research as it relates to teaching and learning. Coming here, her knowledge of the brain continues.making sure there is as much natural light as possible to the living and play environment, safe places to walk, exercise, continued learning, etc. Jana grew up in Winter Park, graduated from Rollins College and met her husband, Frank, there. They have 3 children, Austin, Madison and Hannah, and in January will join the ranks of Grandparents!! ROBERT DUFF, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING SERVICES, first day of employment for The Mayflower Retirement Community was on July 30, He was hired as the Director of Maintenance. Prior to that, he was Director of Maintenance for the University Towers of Kansas City, Missouri. Now almost 29 happy years later, he is the Director of Building Services which includes Maintenance, Housekeeping, Security and Grounds. He is happily married with 2 children and is a passionate bass fisherman. Bob masterminded the butterfly garden pergola, stocking game fish in our Mayflower ponds, and also is an expert on the Koi fish. LEIGH ANN SPRAGUE, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RE- SOURCES, has been working at the Mayflower since She worked at the facility as the administrative assistant in the Dining Services department. She held this position until January After completing her degree, she was then promoted to the Human Resources Director. Leigh Ann s responsibilities include Payroll, Hiring, and benefit selections. She was born and raised in Central Florida has 2 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats and a rabbit. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family during her free time. BRIAN DEVINE, DIRECTOR OF NURSING, received his Nursing degree from Seminole State College and has been an RN since Brian began working in skilled nursing communities when he was 16 years old, as a Certified Nursing Assistant. He has over 10 years of management experience. Originally from Kentucky, Brian has been a part of the Central Florida community since He enjoys spending his free time with his wife, 2 year old daughter, and 9 year old son. He is excited for the opportunity to serve The Mayflower community.

4 JACK MORRISON is a Retired Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was a pilot of the Marines Corsair F4U-4. Jack was born in a small Northwest Iowa town of Peterson, Iowa on November 11, He is celebrating his 102nd birthday this month. After High School in Peterson, he spent 2 years at Morningside College, and then went to Iowa State at Ames. He graduated with a Bachelor s Degree in Engineering in After working in Kansas City for a couple of years, Jack enlisted in the Marines on 2/10/41 and was assigned to Fairfax Field in Kansas City, KS for Elimination Flight Training. He passed this and on 5/41 transferred to Pensacola, FL for pilot flight training. From Pensacola he was transferred to Miami, FL for more advanced training and on 12/1941 received his Wings and became a Second Lieutenant. Jack was ordered to Jacksonville, FL and was an instructor in basic and advanced flight training until 5/43. He received overseas orders, but first was transferred to Glenview Air Station in Chicago for training for aircraft carrier landings. No carrier was available for practice so the Navy built the USS Wolverine, which served as a substitute carrier deck and was placed in Lake Michigan. The test was to take the Grumman F4F-3 and make 8 takeoffs and 8 landings. Jack passed this test and was transferred to El Toro, CA as Operations Officer of VMF-224 flying the F4U-1 aircraft. In 8/43 this squadron was transferred to MCAS Air Station in Honolulu, by ship. In 10/43 they were again transferred by ship to Samoa. The Squadron VMF-224 flew to the Gilbert and Marshall Islands. Upon completion of one year s tour duty, Jack was ordered back to Cherry Point, NC. In 5/45 he was re-deployed to the Philippines and joined VMF-223 squadron as Operations Officer with brand new F4U-4 planes equipped with bombs, rockets, and 6-50 caliber machine guns. From Okinawa they made several bombing runs with the final one on 8/7/45. Jack led a flight of 16 F4U-4 on a strafing and rocket mission on southern Japan. On their return to Okinawa they learned that an A-bomb had been dropped on Hiroshima and there would be no more strikes on Japan. After the second atomic bomb, Japan surrendered on 8/14/45. Jack says that the 16 pilots of VMF-223 fired the final shots of WW2. Jack, although legally blind, lives by himself in his Mayflower apartment, without an aide, and walks with only the use of a cane and walker. His memory is good, as you can see from the above details. J.O.W.

5 U.S. AIR FORCE Jack Crawford Bill Folmar Richard Gaines George Greenblatt Dalton Howard Don Jaeger Dick Jansson Adrian Jogan Bob Maraio Lawrence Ogle Robert Phillips Mark Stottle* Irwin Suberman Francis Sullivan Charles Tetenbaum Anthony Torres* Grady Tumlin Gil Walker Harold Ward U.S. NAVY Benjamin Bates James Bailey Ima Black John Coffey Nick DePasquale John Gillooly William Gordon Ruth Halverson Kay Howard Paul Jackson John Long Don Paulsen Brown Reeves Roger Rose Phil Taylor Jack Williamson U.S. ARMY Don Amicucci Jerry Banks Bob Barr Curtis Bartley* Martin Bochner Sidney Bressler Art Crichton William Clark Rick Crandell Ernest Cross Bill Earle Joe Giglioti Ted Grant Robert Green Dave Harvey Michael Hubbard* Everett Hughes Marvin Hutson* Carey Joiner Christian Jurgensen C. Douglas Kerr Neil Leary Nick Leo Jonathan Lux* James Madison David McKnight* Peter Minderman Henry Morrell Alton Post John Raaen Carol Reagles Phil Reece Janelle Renda* Jack Riley Evin Rubin** Tom Savino Bernie Sommers Fred Steinbach Richard Wangenheim Vince Williams Gary Wolf Ray Woock Mary Worstell* 5 Herbert Wright Jr. U.S. MARINE CORPS Geoffey Beardall Bob Copeland John Eis Harold Frederick Peter Hand Jack Morrison Christian Schoppmann U.S. COAST GUARD William Hammond James Panzitta William Weller * Mayflower Employee **Served Army/Navy/Marine THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE FOR OUR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

6 THE ANNUAL MAYFLOWER EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY GIFT FUND The annual collection for the Employee Holiday Gift Fund was begun with a kickoff presentation at the Residents Meetings of October 23. All residents had a packet delivered to their door shortly thereafter which contained the information necessary to assist the residents with making their contribution. Contributions are beginning to be received and will be accepted thorough the month of November. Any contributions received after November 30 will be carried over to the 2019 campaign. Checks will be distributed to the employees December 11 in THE STANDISH CENTER. This program is a wonderful way to show our appreciation for all the work the approximately 250 person staff does for us throughout the year. Last year the residents contributed an average of over $800 per person ($1,600 per couple) for a total of approximately $230,000 that was distributed to the staff. You have been very generous in past years and we hope that generosity will be matched, or exceeded, this year. Particularly since we have a no tipping policy here at The Mayflower, this program deserves our serious consideration. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the committee. Please excuse the misprint of Shelley s name in the letter you received. The Employee Holiday Gift Fund Committee Jack Riley, Chairman Liz Cragin, Shirley Daiger, Fred Fedler, Shelley Klein

7 DOT CLINE again performed her superb enactment of Cleopatra at the University Club on October 17th. She did it here at The Mayflower a few years ago and could probably be enticed to do it again. DOT has also had a painting accepted for the 2019 Casselberry Art Calendar. Don t Stop the Elevator! USING YOUR HAND, FOOT, OR CANE IS DANGEROUS!!!! Many of us can recall the times, when we were younger, racing for the elevator and sticking our hand between the closing doors. Old habits die hard only now some of us use our canes. We do it because patience does not always come with age and we know that The Mayflower elevators have a vertical sensor bar between the inside and outside doors that will reopen them when the sensor light is broken. There are three reasons that is a bad idea: 1. If you do not get your hand or cane far enough in between the doors, you may not break the sensor light. Though the outside door has a safety mechanism allowing it to be pushed open by hand, your hand can still be caught in the process. 2. If the sensor bar were ever to malfunction and the door were not to open, there is the potential for an injury. 3. Frequent and sudden disruption of the closing cycle accelerates wear on the belts and other parts of the door mechanism reducing their lifespan. Running the risk of injury or damage is completely unnecessary. 4. If you push the exterior elevator call button on the outside or someone inside pushes the Door Open button on the inside (illustrated to the right) it will open to let you in. Lawrie Platt Hall

8 DID YOU KNOW? That Carolyn Bosserman has a spectacular doll house displayed in her Mayflower apartment? It was handmade by her husband, Phil, many years ago. We thanked her for being willing to share a picture of it for you to see.

9 Thursday, September 13, employees and residents alike started lining up to visit the Pixiebob kittens in the conference room in Duxbury. The event was to start at 3:30, but folks eased in early and some even had to leave because there wasn t enough room for them inside! People were able to play with over 20 Pixiebob kittens aged 3 weeks to 6 months. There were smiles and laughter as kittens did acrobatics and some just cuddled as kitten memories were fondly recounted. Pixiebobs are one of the few American breeds which are bred to resemble a bobcat, most of them having short tails and spots. They are dog-like in that they like to ride in the car, can be trained to walk on a leash, have been known to play fetch and hide-n-seek. Generally very quiet, but with loud purring motors. Intelligent and easy-to-train. They actually LIKE people, and can be true companions. Shari Richards is the daughter of Mayflower residents Myron and Nancy Hurlbut. Since 2000, she has been breeding and showing Living Legend Pixiebobs and placing them all over the world. 9

10 MEET OUR NEW NEIGHBORS Douglas and Elaine Kerr are new residents in B-511. They met at Rollins College. Doug spent time in the Army in Germany and his time was extended with the building of the Wall, an event he recalled which happened overnight! 30 years later the couple took a river cruise in Germany celebrating their anniversary. Doug was in communications and worked for the Martin Company for 45 DOUG & ELAINE KERR B-511 years. Elaine was a very busy stay-at-home wife and mother who was involved in Junior League, a lector for the TV Mass for the Diocese of Orlando and currently a lector at St. Margaret Mary Church. She also has done craft shows for at least 20 years and specializing in making items from old quilts. She is a Life Master at bridge. Doug is a past president of the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival and past president of the Board of Trustees of the Winter Park Public Library, as well as on of the Advisory Board of the Rollins College Winter Park Institute. They have been a busy couple and pleased to be here at The Mayflower. Ann McLean (A-105) came to The Mayflower from her home in Oviedo, where she had lived for the past 23 years. Marc, her husband, a retired Army Colonel, passed away last Easter. She was born in Newport News, VA and raised in Nashville, TN. She did her undergraduate work at Emory University and got her Masters at the University of Maryland, majoring in psychology and working with adolescents. She is the mother of 3 children and has 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She says she is looking forward to meeting new friends and is so happy ANN McLEAN A-105 to be here at The Mayflower with all its superb amenities. Ann loves our library and the excellent food and is anxious to get back to bridge on a regular basis. She hopes to get more involved and become more active soon. Be sure to say hello to Ann.

11 MEET OUR NEW NEIGHBORS Patrick and Sandra Powers lived in Maitland for 30 years. Patrick graduated from Villanova and got his PhD from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. For the past 22 years he has been Dean of the Chapel and Chaplain at Rollins College, as well as teaching theology and ethics. The couple met PATRICK & SANDRA POWERS B-219 at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. Sandra, a graduate of the University of Houston in Texas, did graduate work at Rollins. She has worked in advertising, as well as becoming a licensed mental health counselor while working with Hospice. They are both active at the University Club and the English-Speaking Union. Both are avid readers and very happy with our Mayflower Library. Patrick enjoys the pool very much and both are happy with their move, especially the fine work done by Brenny and her team of movers extraordinaire. They are especially pleased with the friendliness here and welcoming attitude of the residents. Say hello to Sandra and Patrick! The Panzitta s have been residents of Winter Park since Both of them worked at Martin Marietta after college in fact, that is where they met. Jim, a graduate of McCoy College, Johns Hopkins University, worked at the Navy Base here in Orlando for 35 years as a civilian engineer. He also served JAMES & JUDITH PANZITTA B-115 in the military from and was in the Philippines when the Korean conflict broke out. Judy attended Orlando Junior College which became Valencia College. They are blessed with two children, both living in the Seattle area, and as yet no grandchildren. She and Jim are both very active in the Shriner s events. The couple have been happy world travelers for many years. Make sure to welcome the Panzitta s! 11 Sally Williamson

12 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NEW RESIDENTS 1 Norma Gee B-107 William & Joann Schott B Augusta Hume A-115 Craig Maguire A Barbara Elrod A Debra Johnston B-224 IN MEMORIAM 6 Jack Riley B-607 Reta Morgan 9/30 11 Jack Morrison B-501 William Schell 10/8 13 Bee Taylor A Terry Hoffman B Bill Weller B Doug Kerr B Ann McLean A Jean Jackson A Rev. John Jackson B Betty Monroe B Ruby Suberman A Dick Nathan V Marlene Ogle A Jack Coffey B Ken Hubble B-514 EARLY DEC. BIRTHDAYS 4 Ray Woock A Miriam Guerster A Sylvia Reaves A Sarah Jaeger A-302 Installed at the Mayflower Villas post office boxes by Ann Cross as a memorial to her husband, Pete. 12

13 A hug has No moving parts, no batteries No monthly payments and no fees. It is inflation proof and non taxable. In fact, it s quite relaxable. It can t be stolen, won t pollute. One size fits all, will not dilute. It uses little energy, But yields results enormously. Relieves your tension, and your stress. Invigorates your happiness. Combats depression, makes you beam. And elevates your self esteem. Your circulation it corrects, without unpleasant side effects; It is the perfect drug. There is nothing like a single hug! And, of course, it is fully returnable. Author Unknown

14 NEW BOOKS (F) A Spark of Light by Judi Picoult. A gunman bursts into an abortion clinic and takes the occupants hostage. It is a very mixed group and the author traces back to why they are there in this enthralling and timely novel. (F) The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason. In WWI a young Viennese medical student learns battlefield surgery from a mysterious nun in a gripping story about the agony of war and the tenderness of love. (NF) The Field of Blood by Joanne B. Freeman. The decades before the Civil War come alive as the author tells of the fights, duels and brawls resulting from a deeply divided Congress during the rowdiest years of American politics. (F) Washington Black by Esi Edugyan. A Barbados slave and his abolitionist keeper have to flee when Wash Black is suspected of murder. Their flight north takes them to a remote Arctic outpost. Their odyssey tears them apart and Wash goes farther across the globe in search of himself. (F) Transcription by Kate Atkinson. During WWII, Juliet Armstrong was a MI5 agent tracking Fascist sympathizers. Ten years later working for the BBC, she is confronted with some of the same persons and becomes engaged on an new, threatening battleground. (F) The Wildlands by Abby Geni. A brother and three sisters orphaned by a tornado, are pulled apart in a test of familial love. The story goes full speed ahead to a shocking and thrilling climax. Geoffrey Beardall 14

15 LIBRARY NEWS The missing books we reported last month are still missing (See the list on bulletin board in Library and in mailroom). Please sign out any book labeled NEW that is not Large Print (LP). Currently we are missing over 20 new books that no one has signed out. Please be considerate of our other residents. These books are for all residents to read not just for you. Donations to Library received from: Beryl Colbourn Dave & Nancy Harvey Gladys Paulin Augusta Hume Shirley Crosby Ruth McDaniel Jane Lapple Louisa Grey Patsy Penney Judy Mamos John MacDonald Our residents donate many current books to the Library. A list of these regular print books is on the Library desk next to the black sign out box for NEW books. Recent Best sellers donated include Yuval Noah Harari, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century and Michael Lewis, The Fifth Risk. NEW LARGE PRINT BOOKS: Steel, Danielle. In His Father s Footsteps Lindsey, Johanna. Marry Me By Sundown Neggers, Carla. Imposture's Lure Brown, Sandra. Tailspin Scottoline, Lisa Feared (Nf) McCain, John. The Restless Wave Nancy Harvey, Head Librarian 15

16 RESIDENTS COUNCIL OFFICERS President Richard Greatwood Vice-Chair Carolyn Wolf Secretary Joseph Gigliotti COMMITTEES CHAIRS Activities Anna Neville Building Services Bob Maraio Finance Richard Nathan Grounds John Apen Health Services Sylvia Reaves Hospitality Services Dave Harvey Library Committee Joyce Salow Resident Services Carolyn Wolf TV Committee Tom Savino Scholarship Comm. Helenmarie Pelligrino Newsletter Comm. Charles Gaines Holiday Gifts Comm. Jack Riley The Residents Council meetings are open to residents without voice or vote. Committee meetings are open to residents with voice but no vote. Newsletter Committee Charles T. Gaines, Chair; Ted Grant; Lawrie Platt Hall; Marilyn Molen, Henry Morrell, Tom Savino, Jack & Sally Williamson Jana Ricci (Ex-officio) Arlene Lowry, Administrative Assistant