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VOL. 29 No. 1
FLEET BEAT
THE FLEET LANDING RESIDENTS’ NEWSPAPER Jan./Feb. 2019
Executive Director’s Quarterly Briefing of $34,006. Not much change is expected when
By Enith Vardaman December figures are available.
Beacon Pointe Status Report
Ashby began by emphasizing the extensive effort
that management has made to minimize this year’s
disruption to the resident experience. He then
announced that financing for the Beacon Pointe project
had been completed in December, when tax-exempt
municipal bonds were issued. The debt incurred is made
up of $72.2 million in permanent debt on all the new
assets (35 years, comparable to a long-term mortgage on
a house) and $42 million in temporary debt (to be repaid
with Beacon Pointe entrance fees). Institutional
investors placed orders for bonds far in excess of the
amount needed for the project (over $660 million versus
some $114 million), reflecting the financial strength of
Residents packed Johnson Hall for the first “Coffee and Fleet Landing. In fact, the largest single investor
Conversation With Josh” of 2019. wished to buy $65 million in bonds. The bondholders, all
Financial and Occupancy Results of whom are household names, include American Funds,
Executive Director Josh Ashby began the January Eaton Vance, Columbia, USAA, Invesco, and Vanguard.
9 briefing with a traditional report. He discussed Fleet Landing was aggressive on the interest rate for the
budget, 2018 average, and December 31 occupancy long-term debt. The interest rate of 4.58 percent places
figures for independent living, assisted living, memory Fleet Landing near the bottom of the historical average
care, and skilled nursing. As has been the case for the for senior living (some 6.5 percent)
last several years, independent living was essentially Ashby reviewed the components of the project: 128
fully occupied and reserved. For assisted living, the new independent living residences; a three-story
2018 average (91 percent) and December 31 occupancy building on the site of the former shopping center with
(92.5 percent) were below the budget figure (94.7 30 skilled nursing residences on the first floor and a
percent). One factor is that bathrooms are now being total of 38 assisted living residences on the second and
renovated when a vacated unit is prepared for the next third floors; a 12,000-square-foot restaurant building
resident. What formerly took four weeks can now take with three dining venues; a complete renovation of
eight to ten weeks. In addition, common areas of Windward Commons, including an additional 7,000
Leeward Manor have been under renovation for the square feet of new space plus new fixtures, finishes,
entire year, and some residents have opted to wait out and furniture; and 131 new surface-area parking
the completion of that project before moving in. The spaces in addition to the spaces reserved for Beacon
2018 average and the December 31 occupancy figure Pointe residences.
for both memory care and skilled nursing were below Ashby displayed a chart with a timeline for the
budget. The utilization goals for the segment of these Beacon Pointe project. The chart shows apartment
facilities designated for the community outside Fleet building site work to be complete in February.
Landing have been near or above budget, but resident Windward Commons and the restaurant building
utilization goals have not been met. These deviations construction is to begin in February and be complete in
from goals are cyclical and can be expected to change. November 2019 and February 2020 respectively.
The budget, actual, and variance figures showed Construction of the apartments and the healthcare
revenue, expenses, and income as of November 30, building is to begin this March and be complete in June
2018. Revenue in some areas was above budget, but the and May of 2020 respectively.
combination of underutilization of memory care and Ashby used four aerial photographs marked up to
skilled nursing plus losses from recent stock market show the work planned for January through April. Site
volatility resulted in a negative revenue variance of clearing for the apartment building, the relocated dog
$333,729. Expenses were under budget, and operating park, and the smaller of the two retention ponds on the
income was very close to budget at a positive variance (continued on page 22)
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January Residents’ Council Meeting Pointe (128 reservations) plus a waiting list of six. He
reported sales of 37 units in 2018. The Atlantic Club
By Howard Burdick
added 140 new members in 2018, for a new total of 320.
Residents’ Council President Gary Reichow
Residents’ Council Gift Fund. Vice President
convened the January 15 meeting by sharing some
Carolyn Evans said that over 90 percent of independent
heartfelt thanks from staff following the distribution of
living residents contributed to the Residents’ Council
Residents’ Council Gift Fund checks. He discussed in
Gift Fund. Contributions totaled $400,000, exceeding
some detail concerns over staffing issues. Council
the goal of $350,000. She thanked all for their great
discussions with management have shown staffing to be
generosity. An audit of the fund by resident Nancy
a high priority for management, and there are plans and
Brown found everything in order.
programs to attract and retain good staff. A number of
Human Resources and Dining. Hilton noted 67
new servers are expected soon. The council will also be
Lobster Tales submitted in November, and 69 in
proactive in supporting management’s efforts to orient
December, for exceptional staff performance. Staff
and integrate Beacon Pointe residents into our
turnover has been relatively high for 2018. The number
community.
of staff is 376. A paid parental leave program was
Council member Tom Hilton reported that Driver
started in 2017, with six week’s leave for a new baby or
Chris Wellington had been named Staff Member of the
adoption.
Year for 2018. (See article on page 6.) Lori Shorey, a
Healthcare. Janice Flock pointed out that refilling
housekeeper in Environmental Services was Staff
water bottles at the infused water stations risked
Member of the Month for January.
transferring germs to the outlet if the bottle comes in
Resident Helen Hause reviewed Fleet Landing’s
contact with it. She also discussed the new Shingrix
participation in the Salvation Army Red Kettle
shingles vaccine, which requires two shots two to six
Campaign. (See article on page 12.)
months apart. Scarcity of the vaccine can make the
Council member Kurt Medina is chairing the
second shot difficult to find. Residents should consult
Nominating Committee for April’s council elections.
their doctor if the wait is longer than six months. The
The other members of the committee are Mike Canon,
Food and Drug Administration has approved ultrasound
Jean Cashin, Barbara Hosking, Janet Kuchler, and
treatments for tremors of the hand. Flock reviewed the
Duane St. John. Medina said that a resident interested
symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (leg and ankle
in serving on the council could contact any committee
swelling, pain in calves, redness, or whole leg aches) and
member. The slate of candidates will be announced at
action required (depending on the severity of symptoms,
the February council meeting.
consult your doctor or call 911). This could be an
Management Review.
emergency if there is a blood clot in a leg vein. Exercise
Executive Director Josh Ashby confirmed his priority
and movement are preventive measures.
of hiring and training new staff. He also announced the
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departure of Exercise Physiologist Sam Grillo and of
Manager, Plant Operations, Louis Peterman.
Controller Cynthia Hack reviewed financial results
through November 30. Changes in generally accepted FLEET BEAT STAFF
Production
accounting principles (GAAP) required reporting Beacon Editor......................................................................... Enith Vardaman
Pointe marketing expenses in a different way. The result Copy Editor ................................................................ Adelle Williams
was that total net income showed a large negative Copy Editor ................................................................Fran Patterson
Copy Editor .......................................................................Phil Eckert
variance from the budget figure. However, this does not Copy Editor ........................................................... Barbara Trevaskis
affect cash on hand and other key metrics indicating Copy Editor/Reporter ......................................................Betsy Lewis
Fleet Landing’s continuing good financial health. Photographer ..................................................................Ed Hollender
Copy Assistant................................................................... Izzy Spence
Council Reports. Reporters
Finance and Assisted Living. Bob Mills called Victoria Freeman Robert Freeman
attention to an article in the Florida Life Care Daniel Barry Howard Burdick
Joan Carver Jean Ludlow
Residents Association’s (FLiCRA’s) fourth quarter 2018 Helen Craig Kristin Perry
newsletter, The Resident Connection, about the history Chet Davis (Roving Reporter)
of accounting standards for continuing care retirement All the news that fits…
communities. He noted that an audit had confirmed Contributions to FLEET BEAT are welcome. Please place copy or any
comments you may have in box 1107 at the Coleman Center. Neither
that Fleet Landing has no unfunded obligations. Mills letters to the editor nor anonymous submissions are published but we
commented that the Leeward Manor renovation was are, of course, mindful of your comments. Find the most recent 12
impressive. A trivia session has been added to the issues of FLEET BEAT at www.fleetlanding.com. Sign into the resident
portal and click under “Publications.” Issues can also be found under
programs for assisted living residents. “Publications” at myfleetlanding.com and in the MyFleetLanding app.
Marketing and Wellness. Kurt Medina reported A complete run of back issues can be found in the Dinda Library.
essentially full current independent living occupancy
(98.6 percent), and full prospective occupancy of Beacon
Jan./Feb. 2019 FLEET BEAT Page 3
January Residents’ Council Meeting will coordinate all activities requiring support from
(continued from preceding page) multiple sources. Continued thanks to Bob and Stefani
Facilities and Remodeling. Mary Steinke said that Gossen for the scrolling photos shown before council
resident-funded modifications of a unit under renovation meetings. All are asked to keep submitting photos of
could include features such as electric fireplaces, pocket residents in uniform.
doors, walk-in closets and enlarged bathrooms. A list of Editor’s note: FLEET BEAT seeks to avoid inclusion
items that were identified as needing attention during of information covered elsewhere in this issue. Council
zone inspections of the Derfer Pavilion, Leeward Manor, minutes and member reports can be found in the Dinda
the Nancy House, and the 5800 Court will be forwarded Library.
to maintenance. Sidewalks throughout the campus need
power washing. Other grounds issues will be referred to November Board of Directors Meeting
BrightView. By Enith Vardaman
Safety, Security, and Housekeeping. Elena Rigg The November 8 Board of Directors meeting was
reported that installation of our new Personal devoted to the Beacon Pointe project. Dixon Hughes
Emergency Response System of motion monitors and Goodman, the independent feasibility consultant for
emergency pull stations was complete, and the system Fleet Landing, provided its final report on market and
was fully operational. She enjoined residents to stay financial feasibility of the project. The report showed
out of the construction office area just south of both strong market demand as evidenced by presales
Windward Commons and to be alert to extensive and a positive impact on Fleet Landing’s financial
movement of large trucks and other construction performance. An overview of key financial items
vehicles. She reminded residents to observe the 15 mph expected during the negotiated debt issuing process
speed limit. Interviewing for two new housekeepers is was presented. Development consultant Greystone
in progress. Retraining of all housekeepers to the same presented an overview of the final project cost of some
standards has been completed. Beach umbrellas have $114 million.
been added to housekeeper carts for rain protection. Based on these three reports, the board authorized
Communications, Suggestions, and Club Activities. management to proceed to obtain additional indebted-
Secretary Pat Kluever noted an ongoing technology ness and execute a construction contract.
study. The “Electronic Information Guide” prepared by
residents Barbara Trevaskis and Anne Leyden will be Deck the Chairs
added to the binder given to new residents. All resident By Enith Vardaman
suggestions are seen by the council and discussed with Fleet Landing participated for the first time in
management at council agenda meetings. the annual “Deck the Chairs” event that uses the
These are the latest suggestions: chairs from the American Red Cross Volunteer Life
• Text important/timely information to residents. Saving Corps at Jacksonville Beach. Fleet Landing’s
Response in progress. entry, “Santa Retires to the Good Life at Fleet
• Provide and fly an American flag outside each non- Landing,” received an Honorable Mention.
apartment residence. Management will provide and
install flag holders, but residents decide what to fly.
• Install lint traps in dryer exhausts. Forwarded to
Plant Operations for action.
• Use the MyFleetLanding app to submit dining
comment cards. Now available in the app under the
Fleet Landing Forms icon.
• Add new resident information/photo in the
MyFleetLanding app. New photos will be added.
Other information is at the discretion of the resident.
• Offer half portions of dining entrées. Just ask
server.
• Ban Styrofoam boxes and plastic straws. A Fleet
Landing goal for 2019. Left: Resident Rae Donnelly took this photo of Fleet
• Add more rice dishes. Response in progress. Landing’s entry, which featured Santa Claus and Mrs.
• Decorate Christmas tree with more red and Claus on opposite sides of the lifeguard chair as well as
green, versus purple. Response in progress. waves and even a lighthouse.
• Adjust dinner bus routing for more predictable Right: Resident Ann Marie O’Roark, who enjoyed
timing. Response in progress. visiting “Deck the Chairs” twice with her family,
All club/activity listings have been reviewed and captured this shot of a full moon over palm trees
updated for new locations. The Wellness Department elaborately decorated with lights.
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Meet Our New Staff If you should see Parsons on campus, please take
By Chet Davis; photos by Jenay McKinney the time to introduce yourself and to get to know this
Janine Rainville, interesting lady.
Home Health Administrator
Janine Rainville comes to Fleet Landing with a Fleet Landing in the News
background in home health administration, a career she By Enith Vardaman
has pursued for over 20 years. An article in the December 6 edition of The Beaches
Rainville holds a bachelor’s Leader noted the pending (December 10) induction of
degree in nursing from Jack- Fleet Landing resident Colonel Tom Cross, USA (Ret.),
sonville University. A resident of into the US Army Parachute Rigger Hall of Fame. (See
St. Augustine for many years, she article on page 8.) The article included an account of
is originally from Christmas, FL. his heroism during WWII.
Her family includes five children That same edition of The Beaches Leader had a
and nine grandchildren. photo of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of
Before coming to Fleet the AgeWell Center for Senior Health at Baptist Medical
Landing, Rainville was the Center Beaches. Joe Mitrick, Hospital President and a
director and administrator for a member of Fleet Landing’s Board of Directors, is among
large home health corporation, those pictured. He is also quoted in the accompanying
managing a staff of 60 persons. article. The same photo and accompanying article also
When asked why she chose Fleet Landing, Rainville appeared in the December 8 edition of the “Shorelines”
replied that the people she met during the interview section of The Florida Times-Union.
process impressed her. In addition, she highlighted the The December 13 edition of The Beaches Leader
challenge of building an operation that will serve both reported the winners of the annual “Deck the Chairs"
residents at Fleet Landing and persons beyond our event that uses the lifeguard chairs from the American
walls. Working for a nonprofit was also a draw. Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps at Jacksonville
If you are in our newly renovated Leeward Manor, Beach. Fleet Landing’s entry, “Santa Retires to the Good
stop by and introduce yourself. Life at Fleet Landing,” received an Honorable Mention.
(See article on page 3.)
Susan Parsons,
The December 20 edition of The Beaches Leader
Beacon Pointe Marketing Personalization
features a picture of resident Vicki Reed with the plaque
Coordinator
commemorating her American Speech-Language-
Susan Parsons will help incoming Beacon Pointe
Hearing Association Honors of the Association award,
residents customize their new homes by guiding and
the highest honor given by the association. Reed’s award
facilitating their choices, then
was also the lead item in the “Good News” column of the
smoothing the flow from decision
December 22 edition of The Florida Times-Union. (See
to move in and beyond. Parsons
FLEET BEAT, December 2018, page 12, for more detail
considers it imperative to assist
about this award.)
these new residents in making a
positive transition from outside An article by resident Dick Stratton appeared on the
our community to being a part of “Opinion” page of the December 27 edition of The Beaches
our community. Leader. He wrote about the miraculous December 23
Parsons has lived in the Jack- rescue of some 14,000 Koreans from Hungnam Harbor,
sonville area for 20 years. She North Korea, by the SS Meredith Victory, a cargo ship
and her husband moved from built for a crew of 47 plus 12 passengers.
upstate New York. They have Resident Bill Rodriguez contributed an item to the
raised three children, two daugh- “Letters to the Editor” column of the December 29
ters and a son. edition of The Florida Times-Union.
Parson’s career has taken her from paralegal work, The “Permits” section of the “Sunday Notebook”
through custom home and interior design, to enrichment column of The Florida Times-Union had a brief item
coordinator at a senior living community. In the last about work related to the Beacon Pointe project.
named role, she assisted new residents transition from The January 24 edition of The Beaches Leader took
the outside to residing in that community. note of the two Fleet Landing talks by Lieutenant
When asked what drew her attention to Fleet General Robert L. Caslen, the 59th superintendent of the
Landing, the first response was our reputation within US Military Academy. (See articles on pages 18 and 28.)
the senior living world. This particular job also enables The item was accompanied by a photo of Fleet Landing
her to bring together her strengths of attention to and surrounding community West Point graduates at a
detail and knowledge of design. reception held in their honor. (See article on page 28.)
Jan./Feb. 2019 FLEET BEAT Page 5
Hanukkah Dinner The History of Christmas Carols
By Judy Poppell By Kristin Perry
Suzanne and Jim (Suzanne Jaroszynski Hale and
Jim Hale) call themselves “song chasers,” that is, they
chase down the history of songs. On December 17 in
Johnson Hall, they presented a history of the
Christmas carol in a program titled “A Victorian
Christmas.” The program featured commentary plus
vocals (with the audience sometimes encouraged to join
in) accompanied by a variety of musical instruments.
The Victorian Era introduced our modern idea of
Christmas with gifts for children and singing carols
around the Christmas tree, but this wasn’t always so.
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah was celebrated on For example, in the 1500s, the winter holiday season
Monday, December 3, with the annual Hanukkah was time for the vassals to beg at the doors of castles
dinner in the Coleman Center’s Atlantic Room. The and manor houses of the nobility for food and wassail, a
dinner was initiated several years ago by residents hot alcoholic beverage made mostly of stale beer
Stan and Elaine Tenenbaum. This year’s celebration (according to Suzanne). The Puritans banned Christmas
was attended by 35 Fleet Landing residents. in the 1600s, but carols survived in plays performed by
The festival of Hanukkah (meaning dedication) craft guilds. For example, “The Coventry Carol” from
commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple this time was disguised as a lullaby. Suzanne and Jim
in Jerusalem where, according to legend, Jews rose up played it on ancient musical instruments, the recorder
against their Syrian oppressors in and the psaltery, which is like a dulcimer. “Don’t Wake
a revolt led by Judah Maccabee. the Baby” is another medieval song that survived to
The oil used for kindling the become a Christmas carol, and “Bring a Torch, Janette,
Temple’s eternal light was only Isabella” played by Suzanne on an autoharp, recalls the
enough for one day but, miracu- medieval torchlight procession. A medieval Burgundian
lously, the oil lasted for eight days. carol, encouraging the French nobility to sing and dance,
For this reason, the holiday is was played with a flute and drum.
observed for eight days. This The history of songs tells a story of transformations
Jewish celebration usually occurs in our culture. In 1843, Charles Dickens introduced the
during November or December and modern notions of holiday gaiety, dancing, and gift-
is often called the Festival of giving. Christmas was removed from the manor houses
Lights. It is celebrated with the and the streets and brought into middle-class homes
nightly lighting of the menorah with new songs like “Up on the House Top.” This song,
and traditional fried foods that include potato latkes as written by James Hanby in 1864, was played with
well as games and gifts. spoons to sound like reindeer hooves on the roof. “Jingle
This year’s Fleet Landing Hanukkah dinner was a Bells,” written by James Pierpoint as a song for
festive one with an outstanding menu of traditional Thanksgiving, became the most popular Christmas
foods beautifully prepared by Sous Chef Kelly song.
Carpenter. Resident Dave Boyer lit the holiday Suzanne and Jim specialize in maintaining
menorah before the Hanukkah story was retold. In lieu Christmas music. The songs they play on ancient
of exchanging gifts, attendees offered donations to instruments keep alive the old traditions and, at the
Mission House, a Beaches nonprofit that assists the same time, tell the story of how the celebration of
homeless and others in need. Christmas has changed over hundreds of years.
Page 6 FLEET BEAT Jan./Feb. 2019
Chris Wellington, Staff Member of the Year mas.” The final set was a medley of Christmas favorites,
By Chet Davis; photo by Jenay McKinney including “Silver Bells,” “Santa Claus Is Coming to
Chris Wellington, who was named the 2018 Staff Town,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and a round
Member of the Year at the December 5 “Jingle Mingle,” in which the chorus sang “Peace on Earth, Good Will to
hails from Kingston, All” and the audience sang “Silent Night.”
Jamaica. However, All in attendance left the performance and went
he was raised in out into the crisp, cold December air filled with holiday
Fort Lauderdale, spirit and warmed hearts.
FL. Wellington
2019 Music Series Begins:
graduated from
Boyd Anderson High The Lawson Ensemble
School and then By Chet Davis
embarked on a 26-
year Navy career.
Rising to Senior
Chief, Wellington
served as a boat-
swain’s mate aboard
Chris Wellington speaks to the a carrier, a cruiser, a
audience at the “Jingle Mingle frigate, and a sub-
as Josh Ashby looks on. marine tender based
in Guam. The 2019 Music Series debuted on January 25 in
Wellington was working at Fleet Landing within Johnson Hall, the last such performance in that venue for
two months of his October 2016 retirement from the some time to come. The ensemble was made up of
Navy. Asked why he decided to work here, Wellington Associate Professor of Cello at the University of North
stated his calling has always been to give back, and he Florida Nick Curry, Jacksonville Symphony (JSO) member
has an affinity for elders. He was raised by his Clinton Dewing on violin and viola, and JSO Principal
grandmother, and that experience influenced his life. He Second Violin Aurica Duca. They were joined by Gabriela
does not view working at Fleet Landing as a job, but Peña-Kim, violin, and Grace Bahng Gavin, cello (a past
rather as an opportunity to serve. Wellington enjoys instructor of Curry). The program included Boccherini’s C
coming to work each day. Major Cello Quintet, Mozart’s Divertimento in F Major and
Fleet Landing residents are fortunate to have such Schubert’s C Major Cello Quintet. This very well attended
a caring individual making our lives better. concert, like so many before, was presented through the
Congratulations to Chris Wellington on being good offices of residents Walter and Cynthia Graham, who
named Staff Member of the Year! have made a significant contribution to the appreciation of
a variety of musical genres, from classical to Broadway.
Singers by the Sea Christmas Concert Walter Graham introduced Curry, who then
By Robert Freeman introduced the performers and discussed each of the
compositions. Curry also commented on how much they
enjoy playing at Fleet Landing, thanking the Grahams as
well. Of note, Curry revealed that the instruments they
were playing were all well over 100 years old, and given
our changing temperatures, require constant tuning.
Over 100 Fleet Landing residents and guests came Curry highlighted the different structure of the
to Johnson Hall on a bright, cold December 12 afternoon Boccherini piece, which does not follow the normal
to listen to the Christmas concert presented by Singers structure associated with typical classical compositions
by the Sea. such as the Mozart divertimento. The Boccherini
The chorus, conducted by Becky Schumann and started off at a slow pace, getting more intense and fast
accompanied by John Whittaker on piano, was 40 paced as each movement was performed. The ensemble
strong, and among the group were Fleet Landing played only the first and fourth movements of the
residents Carolyn Evans, Charlene Kurth, Phil Martin, Schubert quintet, the only cello quintet he composed,
Jackie Mears, and Bill Query. The chorus performed as the entire piece is an hour long.
five sets of tunes, two of which were sing-alongs, with Each offering was received with appreciation by
members of the audience joining in heartily. The first those attending. As usual, having a chamber concert in
four sets featured Christmas favorites like “It’s our “living room” was a distinct pleasure.
Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Deck the Our next concert will feature Bella Voce singing
Halls,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “I’ll Be Home Rogers and Hammerstein compositions on February
for Christmas,” and “I’m Dreaming of a White Christ- 22.
Jan./Feb. 2019 FLEET BEAT Page 7
Safety and Security Staff Members Honored Don’t gloat! Don’t thank the opponent for a good
By Ed Hollender board on a trick you shouldn’t get. This makes people
feel bad and can make you look like a jerk.
The bridge table is not the place for lessons. Don’t
attempt to give lessons to your partner or anyone else
at the table. If your partner wants to ask a question
about the game, he or she will ask. Don’t volunteer to
straighten your partner or opponents out on their play.
Don’t tell opponents or winners how lucky they are.
This can undermine their success and make you look
like a poor loser or sport. Always be gracious.
Keep your voice even and gestures consistent when
making bids or playing the hand. Don’t snap the cards
or make unusual movements to get your point across.
LtoR: Romus Dixon, Michelle Cook, Christopher Carroll Be gracious.
There is no need in the bridge table conversation to
use the words should or could. This seems to imply
errors by your partner or opponents.
At Fleet Landing, there are many ways to
participate in this great game. Check the club list
(available on the MyFleetLanding app or at
myfleetlanding.com) for regular games and talk with
neighbors and friends who may have games at home.
Unusual Science – Grossology
By Richard Conway
My nine-year, 80-article career as FLEET BEAT’s
LtoR: David Cameron, Jeff Gryboski, Michelle Cook,
science writer started out with tame topics like
Eddie Howard
microwave ovens and geothermal systems. Then topics
Representatives of Fleet Landing and of the Atlantic
became more unusual like aging and teeth. Now, this
Beach Police Department gathered in the Compass Grill
month, mucus, i.e., phlegm, booger, which can be a bit
on December 13 for a ceremony honoring two members
gross, and other unmentionable words our children like
of Fleet Landing’s Safety and Security staff. Romus
to use. I hope at the end you will feel more appreciative
Dixon and Christopher Carroll were presented plaques
and less scornful of your mucus.
in recognition of excellent service.
Harvard/MIT Professor Dr. Katharina Ribbeck,
The breakfast gathering was also an opportunity to conceived a scholarly research program on this topic,
show the Atlantic Beach Police Department appreciation and she gives a short course on the subject “Grossology”
for its continuing support of our community. for elementary and middle school students at the Boston
Eddie Howard, Manager, Safety and Security; Museum of Science each summer. Gross topics are of
other Safety and Security personnel; and Jeff Gryboski, high interest to children.
Senior Manager, Campus Services, represented Fleet Mucus is a marvel of biological engineering. The
Landing. Attendees from the Atlantic Beach Police building blocks of mucus are long bottle-brush proteins
Department were Michelle Cook, Chief of Police; David that prevent infectious bacteria from forming problem
Cameron, Lieutenant of Community Affairs and biofilms on our internal surfaces. Biofilms are much
Special Events; and several additional police officers. more harmful than are individual bacteria. Also, our
mucus hosts trillions of microbes that perform vital
Bridge News tasks like helping our digestive system.
By Dottie Mann The body produces a quart of mucus each day and
Bridge is a competitive game that requires lines 185 square meters of intestines alone, while skin
memory, thinking, planning, and communication. covers only two square meters. It also prevents our
Partnership agreement is key. The game is based on stomach from digesting itself. Mucus is slimy because
fair competition, not trying to put one over on your the long spaghetti-like mucus polymers entrap and
opponents. In addition, it’s important to be pleasant. bind water. Dr. Ribbeck says, “By keeping your eyes,
Etiquette at the Bridge Table mouth, throat, and digestive tract moist, mucus makes
Be nice, smile! No matter how well or poorly you it possible for us to blink, swallow, and poop.”
play bridge, you are an ambassador for the game. You Grossology is very important after all!
can drive people away, or you can make them love it. (The source of this information: “The Science of
We always need people. Slime” MIT News, January/February 2019)
Page 8 FLEET BEAT Jan./Feb. 2019
Remember to Vote tually being evacuated for medical treatment and
By Frances Jones having recovered from his injury, he returned to
Many Fleet Landing residents don’t realize that we service, only to be severely injured at the Battle of the
vote in Jacksonville’s elections as well as Atlantic Bulge. Recovering again, he once again returned to
Beach’s elections. service until the end of the war.
Jacksonville/Duval County is holding elections on On December 10, Cross received another honor. At a
March 19 for mayor, supervisor of elections, property ceremony held in Leeward Manor, he was presented
appraiser, sheriff, tax collector, and all 19 city council several commemorative items as he was inducted into
seats. the US Army Parachute Rigger Hall of Fame for
The most interesting contest will be for mayor. designing the riggers’ badge and for his commitment
Incumbent Lenny Curry (R) is running for a second and service to the country.
term. His main challenger will be Anna Brosche (R),
member of Jacksonville’s City Council. (If elected, Christmas Tree Lighting
Brosche would become the first woman to hold the By Jean Ludlow
mayor’s office in Jacksonville’s history.)
To find out more about the candidates, go to
duvalelections.com and to sites on the Internet
reporting on the qualifications of the candidates.
Early voting runs from March 4 to March 17.
Another Military Honor for Tom Cross
By Enith Vardaman; photos by Della Giovanni
Left: Fran Kinne and Travis Schryer.
Right: The tree aglow with lights.
The lovely holly tree that stands in front of the
Tom Cross (in wheelchair) is saluted Derfer Healthcare Pavilion was donated by ValleyCrest
(now BrightView), in honor of Fleet Landing’s 25th
anniversary. The tradition of residents and staff
gathering for a tree lighting ceremony is now in its
fourth year.
This year, Dr. Fran Kinne, one of Fleet Landing’s
most distinguished residents, had the honor of lighting
the tree. Surprisingly, with all the firsts in her resumé
(first woman university president in Florida as
president of Jacksonville University, for example), this
was the only time she has
been asked to light a tree.
The team that came for the ceremony She was escorted to the
Many residents will remember the moving December 4 event by Chief
ceremony held on November 2, 2014, when Fleet Operating Officer Travis
Landing resident, Colonel Tom Cross, USA (Ret.), was Schryer. Attired all in red,
presented the French medal of Knight in the Order of her favorite color, she was
the Legion of Honor by the French Consul General. perfectly dressed for this
(See FLEET BEAT, December 2014, page 1.) Those holiday occasion.
present at that ceremony learned that his heroism Attendees who had braved
during WWII included a combat jump into southern the chilly evening enjoyed
Mission accomplished,
France with the battalion of which he was executive the warmth of hot chocolate
Fran Kinne prepares to
officer. Having broken his leg in the jump, he still as they watched Kinne push
return home.
managed to move some 200 soldiers to their defensive the button that made the
positions despite being under constant fire. After even- tree come alive with bright white lights.
Jan./Feb. 2019 FLEET BEAT Page 9
History of Golf in Florida monthly meetings and golf-related activities to enhance
By Helen Craig memories. Dettlaff is quite enthusiastic about results he
On January 21 in Johnson Hall, our dynamic has seen. Fleet Landing has agreed to participate, and
speaker, Billy Dettlaff, spoke on “How Golf Helps Build will provide transportation every fourth Monday to the
Florida,” including the role played by Florida’s First TPC Sawgrass meetings held from 10:30 am to noon.
Coast. Dettlaff is a golf professional, There is no cost to participate for residents with memory
author, collector, and historian. His loss who are also former golfers and love the game. All
most recent book is Doctors of the interested individuals or their caregivers should contact
Game, a 696-page history of the golf Senior Director, Health Care Services, Elizabeth Sholar
profession. (ext 1201), for further information, as this program is
The first known golf in Florida being provided as a health care service.
was played by John Hamilton
Gillespie, who came from Edin- More Than a Bit of Ribbon & a Piece of Metal
burgh, Scotland, to Sarasota in Part II
1886, golf clubs in hand. After By Howard Burdick
building a two-hole and nine-hole On December 6, our resident historian Dean
course on his property, Gillespie met Henry B. Plant, a Veremakis delved into unusual awards to the sea
railroad and hotel tycoon, and persuaded him that golf services. This followed a prior
would be a good investment. Plant built the golf course related presentation (see FLEET
at Belleair Country Club near Tampa in 1897, using BEAT, April 2018, page 18),
crushed shell greens. Meantime, another Henry which covered traditional, well-
(Flagler) brought his railroad to St. Augustine and known awards. Veremakis, a
built the Hotel Ponce de Leon plus a nearby golf course. distinguished member and past
This course had three holes that you played three times president of the Orders &
(to get to nine). There were 200 members, of which 70 Medals Society of America, is an
were women, and the membership fee was 50 cents a inveterate researcher and
year. By 1914, there were also hotel-related courses at collector in all matters relating
Ormond Beach, Palm Beach, Miami, and Nassau. to military history and awards.
These now used sand instead of crushed shells, both on Among the awards covered were
tees and greens. The Links at Palm Beach (now the specialized awards from the uniformed services, state and
Breakers Hotel) is the oldest existing 18-hole golf local societies, and shipping lines. Many were for heroism,
course in Florida. particularly meritorious achievement, or life-saving; but
Jacksonville and the Beaches have a long history in some were for special occasions such as service in unusual
golf. Flagler built the Continental Hotel in Atlantic areas or circumstances.
Beach in 1900, offering both an 18-hole course and a Among the awards covered by Veremakis were the
smaller course, which was the forerunner of miniature Crossing the Equator Medal struck for nearly 30,000
golf. Dettlaff discussed several local courses, including crewmen of the US Pacific Fleet who crossed the
the Ponte Vedra Beach Club built in 1928 on land where equator southbound in 1936; Soochow Creek Medal
the National Lead Company had extracted minerals. struck in 1932 and 1937 for Navy and Marine Corps
The Ryder Cup matches were scheduled here in 1939, service in southeast China; the George Medal (let
but were cancelled because of WWII. The Greater George do it), struck in Australia for Marines serving
Jacksonville Open was held in several local country on Guadalcanal after Navy support ships were forced
clubs from 1945 to 1976, including at our neighboring to leave the area in 1942; United Daughters of the
Selva Marina (now the Atlantic Beach Country Club), Confederacy Medal struck for any descendant of the
where Jack Nicklaus scored his famous double eagle. Confederate forces who subsequently served in US
Quite well known nationally are the Sawgrass Country forces; the Arleigh Burke Honor Award struck for the
Club, site of the Tournament Players Championship woman officer most qualified in the Naval Women
(TPC) from 1977 through 1981, and TPC Sawgrass, Officers’ School, but discontinued peremptorily when
whose Stadium Course is the current site. the women were assimilated into the regular Officer
One of Dettlaff’s major reasons for speaking at Fleet Candidate School; the National Aviation Hall of Fame
Landing was to inform residents of a new program he is Medal; and several lifesaving medals. A fascinating
organizing at TPC Sawgrass—the Peter Dye Chapter of look into a little-known area of maritime lore.
the Golf Memories Project, named in honor of the Veremakis shares the results of his research with
acclaimed golf architect, who is battling Alzheimer’s. residents in periodic lectures, which are announced in
The program, developed at Carnoustie Golf Links in the WELL Inspired monthly calendar of events. Be
Scotland, is designed for former golfers with impaired sure to mark the date on your own calendar for these
memory. It features “sports reminiscence therapy” with always informative talks.
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Resident Christmas Party
By Howard Burdick; photos by Ed Hollender, Sam Grillo, and Rebecca Tudor
pork belly. Desserts included cookies, cakes, and
puddings.
Strolling carolers and holiday decor that included ice
sculptures of a Christmas tree and a nutcracker soldier,
enhanced the festive atmosphere.
More information supplied by Kinney and his team:
Watching residents and guests enjoy the party is a
source of great satisfaction to staff. The employee
gathering for a meal after the party is a special time.
Anyone can get up and speak about his or her
experiences at the event and wish the others happy
Some of the staff who made the party a success holidays. Once the staff is fed, almost everything
On the rainy Friday evening of December 14, prepared has been consumed—the equivalent of
residents gathered at the Coleman Center for the approximately 550-600 regular dining room meals.
always festive Christmas party. They were assisted by Residents and staff alike can now savor memories of
extra bus pickup runs and parking assistance by Safety another outstanding Christmas party.
and Security staff.
From early afternoon, the Coleman Center had been
closed to everyone except the staff, who were performing
their magic. However, preparations for the party began
two to three months earlier. The menu is the operational
blueprint driving the equipment, food displays, and
processes. Typically, for each guest expected, one of each
item is prepared (about 400 this year), although extras
are prepared for more popular items like cookies.
Specialty items, such as ice sculptures, 600 champagne
flutes for the estimated 200-225 bottles of champagne to
be consumed, extra tables, hot holding equipment, and LtoR: Sam Grillo, April Morin, Jennifer Joy, Rebecca
small boats for individual hors d’oeuvres are procured at Tudor, Travis Schyrer
least two weeks ahead of time. While there are a
number of staff who are veterans of this party, training
on timing, layout of the stations, and specific
responsibilities is required for new cooks and servers.
Details (labels for the food, the logistics of replenishing
the food supply, maintaining safe food temperatures,
and more) abound for this event, which is completely
different from daily meal service. A special thanks to
Bob Kinney, Director, Food and Beverage, and his team
for providing this information about what goes on
behind the scenes.
As guests entered, they were greeted by Executive Left: Mary and Tom Steinke.
Director Josh Ashby and other senior management Right: Va Byrd and Bill Daniels.
staff and offered a flute of champagne. Tables of
elegantly presented foods as well as expert bar service
awaited them on both floors of the Coleman Center.
The delectables included fruit, antipasto, assorted
dips, Caesar and beet salads, panzanella cones, a red
and a green gazpacho, and smoked salmon in various
forms. There were tables with oysters on the half shell
and shrimp. Getting into more substantial dining, the
partygoers found center-cut rib-eye steak, tempura
prawns, seared polenta, pan-seared halibut, seasonal
veggies, lamb chops with mint chutney, and a carved
pork steamship. Some specialty items included LtoR: Millie Batka, Barbara Geib, Dick Pritchard, Helen
butternut squash, ravioli, crab salad, short ribs, and RoseJan./Feb. 2019 FLEET BEAT Page 11
Annual Christmas House Tour
Six residents graciously opened their homes on
December 18 for the traditional “Christmas House
Tour” organized by resident Charlene Kurth. Space
considerations permit showing only a very small
sample of the lovely, charming, and unique decorations
on display.
Left: Martha Marchetti.
Right: Sandy and Jim Leipold.
“Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman”
By Betsy Lewis
That Augusta Savage (1892-1962) was so much
more than a sculptress was made evident by Jeffreen
M. Hayes, Ph.D., the speaker at the Cummer Museum
Pina Gaudio
on January 5, as well as by the signage at the “Augusta
Savage: Renaissance Woman” exhibit itself. The
various sculptures on loan from a host of museums
were enriched by paintings by artists of her era who
were representative of Savage’s thinking.
When the Fontainebleau School of Art in France
learned that the scholarship winner, i.e., Savage, was a
black, it withdrew the offer. At this juncture, Savage
became “a race woman” and began “speaking of
hypocrisy in America.” Meanwhile, she studied at the
School of Art at Cooper Union.
She “sought equity for the underrepresented
Fran Kinne communities, taught art, … created the Harlem
Community Art Center.”
Her art work on display is magnificent. Aside from
the Cummer’s “Diving Boy,” particularly appealing
works included “Boy on a Stump,” whose head is
turned, perhaps to see what he is missing, and some
handsome busts of children. The smaller works were
encased in glass so they could be viewed from all sides.
Born in Green Cove Springs, FL, Savage became a
woman of the world. Her acquaintances varied from
noted Jacksonville residents such as the Johnson
brothers, James Weldon and John Rosamond, to the
most needy. She provided free art education in New
York, and in hand with other creative people became a
leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. From her
birth to her death, she made her mark, rising from
poverty to become a highly influential individual, a
credit to our nation.
The exhibit will be curated after April 17 to
another museum, the Cummer’s initial experience of so
doing, a step forward in the growth of the lovely facility
on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville.
Thanks go to the Wellness Department for
Left: Charlene Kurth. arranging the trip to the Cummer for the lecture and
Right: Camille Rigney. exhibit.Page 12 FLEET BEAT Jan./Feb. 2019
An Outstanding Red Kettle Campaign name. It references the year, issue, and page of FLEET
By Enith Vardaman BEAT where you can find the biography you seek.
If you prefer paper, the directory is in the archival
section of the Dinda Library in a slim yellow folder
next to the notebook containing the most recent issues
of FLEET BEAT. It is easy to get from the directory to
the paper issue you are seeking.
If you use the MyFleetLanding app or go to
myfleetlanding.com, the “Directory of Biographies”
appears at the top of the “FLEET BEAT Archive” page.
You are already in the area where FLEET BEAT issues
are stored, and you can readily locate the biography
you desire.
A few residents have declined interviews by FLEET
BEAT reporters for “Welcome Aboard” articles, so you
will not find every resident included.
The availability of all of this information is the
result of the work of a number of individuals over the
years. Resident Ed Hollender scanned many paper
This photo was taken as Art and Barbara Blair (far left issues of FLEET BEAT to make them available in digital
and far right) arrived to replace Gary and Toni Reichow. format. An unknown organized soul started the original
At the Residents’ Council meeting of January 15, reference list. Resident Anne Leyden picked up the job of
resident Helen Hause reported on the impressive results updating the list. Resident Kathy Keller combined both
of Fleet Landing’s partici- lists and added the page references. Executive Assistant
pation in the Salvation Mary Faria arranged the chronological organization of
Army 2018 Red Kettle FLEET BEAT issues in the app and the placement of the
Campaign. Eighty-seven “Directory of Biographies” at the top of the list.
people volunteered. The Keller will update the list after the publication of
$11,715.15 collected was a each new issue of FLEET BEAT. The “Directory of
record amount for Fleet Biographies” will include information about where you
Landing. Hause thanked can send errors and omissions for correction.
all who participated, and
she singled out two resi- Mini Christmas Trees for Hospice
dents for their exceptional By Mary Ellen Huhta
support. With 20 hours of
service, Jack Stevens was
her top “ding-a-ling.”
Barbara Trevaskis became
her second in command,
serving as a “reminder”
Peggy Steck (l) and Anne and also making sure all
Conway time slots were filled.
FLEET BEAT “Directory of Biographies”
By Kathy Keller
Are you planning to dine with someone new? Did
you meet someone you would like to know more about?
Are you trying to recall forgotten details about a Fleet LtoR: Kathy Hedge, Toni Reichow, Mary Ellen Huhta,
Landing resident? Do you need information about a Ruth Smith, Barb Brennan, and Janet Kuchler with
former resident? some of the decorated Christmas trees
There is an expedited way to locate specific On November 29, the Fleet Landing ladies pictured
“Welcome Aboard” biographies printed in FLEET BEAT above volunteered to decorate mini Christmas trees to
over the years. A “Directory of Biographies” is available be distributed to hospice patients. This tree decorating
in versions that accommodate both computer users and was held at Ponte Vedra Beach’s Marsh Landing
those who prefer paper. It is now in a format that Country Club, whose members have sponsored the
makes it easier to find the information you need. This annual event for many years. This year, more than 40
directory is an alphabetical listing of residents by last trees, a record number, were distributed.Jan./Feb. 2019 FLEET BEAT Page 13
Indoor/Outdoor 100 Club Celebration
By Chet Davis
Rebecca Tudor took this panoramic shot of everyone who came.
The Wellness Department sponsored a celebration for the 124 residents who in 2018 had reached milestones
including 100 walks or 300 bike rides around the campus, or
completed 100 fitness classes or 100 visits to the Fitness
Center. The well attended gathering at the Annex on
January 16 attested to the fact that a large percentage of
our residents are working diligently to remain active and in
shape.
Participants checked out and savored fruit, oatmeal,
and various beverages in addition to a celebratory cake.
There were also games available for those who wished to
participate.
Awards were presented to winners in the categories of
Most Classes Attended (Mary-Grace Aviles-Alfaro), Most
Visits to the Fitness Center (Nick Malie), Most Miles Walked
Photo of the cake taken by Chet Davis (Ken DeVries—no surprise there!), Most Miles Either Biking
or Swimming (Jim Leipold), and Most Adventurous, defined
as trying a wide variety of activities (Peggy Steck).
Mallets and Wickets for the November/December issue of FLEET BEAT. It was
By Betsy Lewis a very alert newcomer to the game, Miles Nogelo, who
captured the championship over Connie Kolster. She
ousted Janice Flock in the semis while Nogelo took on
and bested Heberling.
Cypress Village has invited our players to use their
court when construction puts ours out of commission.
Interested players are to phone George Bland (900-1660)
prior to any play.
Wine and Wickets begins at 5 pm Sundays, and
Play Day, at 3 pm Fridays.
Left: 6-wicket champion Carla Philcox (r) with Marilyn In Memoriam
Heberling. Florine Ames Gete Garbow
Right: Golf croquet champion Miles Nogelo with (l to r): 1921-2019 1918-2019
Janice Flock, Connie Kolster, Marilyn Heberling. Bud Grant Jack Hurst
What? A Philcox won the Fleet Landing Croquet 1928-2019 1928-2019
Club’s 6-wicket championship again? Whoa! This year it Dan Kuchta Nancy Maxson
is Carla, not Terry, who now reigns as the champion, 1924-2018 1931-2019
winning over Marilyn Heberling. Thanks go to board George McKnight Anetta Reynolds
keepers Helen Craig and Lee Markley. 1933-2019 1926-2019
The golf croquet finals were completed a bit too latePage 14 FLEET BEAT Jan./Feb. 2019
Holiday Cheer
By Daniel Barry
(the Fleet Notes Sextet with two of its members missing)
harmonized on “Christmas Chopsticks.”
Tudor and Grillo closed the show with a line dance
to the rocking “Run, Rudolph, Run,” a Christmas song
popularized by Chuck Berry.
Afterwards, the audience enjoyed wine and cheese
before heading out into the night. On Dasher and
Dancer … !
Left: Sam Grillo (l) and Rebecca Tudor.
Right: Karen Sturtevant.
Wellness Services Coordinator Rebecca Tudor and
Exercise Physiologist Sam Grillo emceed Fleet Landing’s
second “Open Mic Night” on December 19 in Johnson
Hall. Once again, John Johnson kicked things off—this
time with his rendition of “It’s Beginning To Look a Lot
Like Christmas.” He was accompanied by The Fleet
Notes. The band’s leader, pianist Karen Sturtevant, was LtoR: John Johnson, Dan Barry, Pat Peterson
employed throughout the evening with other acts as
well. Later in the program, Johnson sang “White
Christmas.” Daniel Barry played his ukulele and sang
“Best Time of the Year.” (Johnson informed the audience
that Barry had written the lyrics and music.) Pat
Peterson added an exclamation point to Barry’s song
with her marvelous cover of “It’s the Most Wonderful
Time of the Year.” Gwen Cordes recited the delightful
Ogden Nash poem “The Boy Who Laughed at
Christmas,” which chronicles the fate of an ill-mannered
boy who declares over and over that there isn’t any Gwen Cordes, Betsy Lewis, Kurt Medina
Santa Claus, period, until old Saint Nick turns him into
a jack-in-the-box. The audience was equally charmed by
the performance of a pet flea, Alphonse, under the
direction of Betsy Lewis. She erased any question mark
as to the flea’s existence by the manner in which she
followed its artful aerobatics with her eyes.
The impulse that drives some of us to sacrifice was
bracketed very nicely by two of the evening’s perfor-
mances. One was that of Kurt Medina, who provided a
shortened version of a Christmas story written by the
American author, O. Henry, and first published in 1905.
“The Gift of the Magi” ends with the narrator comparing Jay Ransom, the Fleet Trio
a young couple’s sacrificial gifts of love with those of the
biblical Magi. Soon after, Jay Ransom offered a retelling
of the classic “Ballad of Casey Jones,” in which the famous
engineer sacrificed his own life in trying to stop his train
from colliding with another further down the track.
The Fleet Trio, made up of Gary Reichow (guitar
and vocals), Gene Alvarez (harmonica), and Phil Martin
(bass), brightened everyone’s spirits with the medley
“Christmas Waltz,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little
Christmas,” and “Christmas Song.”
Reichow, Barry, Walt Trevaskis, and Beryl Hubbard Four members of the Fleet Notes SextetJan./Feb. 2019 FLEET BEAT Page 15
Therapy Presents: Dottie Mann, Pam and Kurt Medina, Izzy Spence,
Forward Head, Rounded Shoulders Posture Shirley Stavridis, Jack Tetrick, Dean Veremakis, and
Eathel Weimer.
By Enith Vardaman
Resident Gene Alvarez has generously donated The
Few and the Proud: Marine Corps Drill Instructors in
Their Own Words by Larry Smith. Alvarez, a former
Parris Island drill instructor, was contacted by Smith
because he is also a noted researcher on the history of
Parris Island. Smith’s verbatim transcript of his
telephone interview of Alvarez forms a chapter in this
oral history book. The book can be found on the Fleet
Lex Gonzales demonstrates the chin tuck and scapular Landing Author shelf.
squeeze. The Dinda Library received praise from Gwinn
Therapy Manager Dr. Lex Gonzales was the Lankford, resident Caroline Covin’s 13-year-old
presenter at the monthly “Therapy Presents” session granddaughter. Lankford, a mathematician and oboist,
on January 7 in Johnson Hall. His interactive talk had sought in vain the Oxford Dictionary of Science at
focused on forward head, rounded shoulders posture. the library where she lives in Charlotte, NC, and at the
Gonzales said that the average head weighs twelve Jacksonville Public Library before her success in
pounds, but every inch forward from proper alignment finding the book in our library.
increases the weight on the spine by an additional ten
pounds. This means that at three inches forward, the Total Lunar Eclipse
weight on the spine becomes forty-two pounds and By Enith Vardaman
results in rounded shoulders. Because everything we
do is in front of us, the tendency is for the head to move
forward and for shoulders to get rounded. This,
combined with the age-related loss of water in the
intervertebral spinal discs and the concomitant loss of
height, results in forward head, rounded shoulders
posture. Over time, neck pain will develop. In addition,
rounded shoulders compress the lungs, impeding
breathing and creating a higher risk of pneumonia.
Those present received a handout with illustrated
instructions for three simple exercises to correct
forward head, rounded shoulders posture. Gonzales led
them through two of the exercises. The chin tuck
involved placing a finger on the chin and pulling the
chin and head straight back, holding that position, and
repeating. Gonzales suggested an easy way for drivers
to incorporate this exercise into their routine. Doing
the exercise against the headrest in one’s car at every
red light has the added benefit of providing resistance, Fleet Landing photographers interested in
thus adding a strengthening exercise to a range of
celestial events are a hardy lot. This was proven
motion exercise. Attendees also tried out the scapular
squeeze, which involved squeezing the shoulder blades as residents Ray Boyd, Bob Burkart, and Dick
toward the spine. The third exercise, the pectoral door Fuller braved frigid temperatures in order to
stretch, required the use of a doorway, so Gonzales capture the progress of the “super blood wolf
simply demonstrated that one. moon,” the total eclipse that began on January 20
Attendees clearly appreciated this lively and and continued into January 21. A supermoon
informative session. occurs when the moon is at or near its closest
point to Earth, making it seem larger and
Library Notes brighter. “Blood” refers to the rusty shade of red of
By Enith Vardaman the moon at totality. “Wolf” is the traditional
We thank our recent donors: Susie and Mike name for January’s full moon.
Canon, Rae and Frank Donnelly, Carolyn Evans, Kitty This collage of photos provided by our
Gibson, Karen Hassler, Millie Hatch, Barbara determined photographers charts the progress of
Hendricks, Jan Hilton, Anne and Don Husmann, Marly the eclipse from the start through totality to the
Kammert, Janet Kuchler, Louise and Larry Magner, beginning of emergence from totality.You can also read
