September 2021 NICHOLS' NOTES - 8400 Vamo Road Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 966-5611 - Bay Village of Sarasota
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8400 Vamo Road • Sarasota, FL 34231 • (941) 966-5611
September 2021
NICHOLS’ NOTES
Last year, in many of my Covid-19 updates, I wrote about
the New Normal as we emerged from the pandemic. What
would this new normal look and feel like? I believe we are
seeing what this new normal is looking like as we still are
struggling to get the pandemic behind us. Supply chains have
been disrupted so items such as refrigerators, stoves, furniture,
and construction materials are sometimes taking months to
come in once they are ordered. The labor supply has been
diminished due to hundreds of thousands of nurses, aides,
service workers, and others having left these positions to
Bay Village work in other fields or make a choice to be unemployed.
Eric Nichols................................................ President/CEO
Jennifer Grimes......................... Chief Operating Officer
Many of us thought that once the summer of 2021 rolled
Christina Wizba......................... Chief Financial Officer
around, life would be back to normal even though all during
Ron Simon...................................... Dir. of Dining Services
2020 we were hearing about a new normal. Well, we are in a
Marvin Lunsford............................... Dir. of Maintenance
new normal. Life is not like it was in 2019 or before.
Laura Pitcher........................................... Dir. of Marketing
Catastrophic events, such as a worldwide pandemic, produce
Shirley Laurence.......................... Dir. of Health Service
societal changes that are new for everyone to deal with. Bay
Ann Aldrich............................ Dir. of Human Resources
Village is working through this new normal and we are
Larry Buczkowski........................... Dir. of Housekeeping
committed to continue to provide high levels of service and
Diana Caughron............... Dir. of Resident Enrichment
care to all of our residents as we make our adjustments to
Rev. Dr. Chuck Moffett...................................... Chaplain
our operations in this new environment.
Mission Statement
Established on Christian principles, Bay Village Soon the sound of saws, hammers, and construction will be
of Sarasota, Inc. offers a dynamic, secure and heard on the main campus of Bay Village. Later this month,
comprehensive residency for older adults, construction will start on the outside projects of the campus
providing meaningful community life with masterplan renovations.
continuing care.
www.bayvillage.org
www.facebook.com/BayVillageSRQ/
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Special Days... BILL News
Thursday September 2nd we will have BILL will offer a diverse schedule of programs to Bay Village
donuts at the coffee bar from 9:00-10:00. residents in September, something for everybody. We will
Come join us for a sweet treat! continue with our Music as a Mirror of History for the first two
weeks and then welcome two speakers to our auditorium.
There is a group going to DaVinci’s German
Restaurant on September 4th at 4:30. They will September 7: “Glinka: A Life for the Tsar” (1836)
enjoy wonderful food and music.
September 14: “Strauss Sr: Radetsky March” (1848)
Monday, September 6th is Labor Day. Administration
as well as transportation will be closed for the September 21: “Weather and War: How Weather Can Affect
holiday. the Outcome of a Mission”
Bay Village resident Neil LaBelle will discuss the effects weather
Bible Study resumes on Monday September 13th can have on military combat based on his 20 years of experience
at 9:30 in the auditorium. as a Marine weather forecaster including a tour of Viet Nam
and three tours in Japan. He will also share some of his unique
There is a trip to Marina Jack’s for lunch experiences while living in Japan.
on Tuesday September 14th
at 11:00. September 28: “Red Tide and You”
Sandy Gilbert from START (Solutions to Avoid Red Tide) will
Have you been participating in the “A New You” discuss what causes red tide blooms, why the blooms are so
wellness program? We will be celebrating everyone bad here, what’s being done about it, and what START is doing
who has committed to this program on Wednesday to address red tide.
September 15th. There will be a light breakfast and
we will hear some success stories. CALL FOR BILL COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS. We are eagerly
seeking new committee members. Please consider sharing
There is a trip to the UTC mall your ideas and joining us to plan programs for our Bay Village
on Tuesday September 21st family. Call Jan Holmes at 284-1027 if you will help out.
at 11:00.
Are you getting in the mood for fall? Why not spruce up your door with a pretty fall wreath. There
will be a class on Thursday September 30th at 2:00 in the craft room. For only $8.00 all supplies are
provided.
Wellness Corner...By Petra Mueller
Congratulations to all participants of the “A New You” Wellness Program, you almost made it. Keep moving to stay
physically and mentally in shape until we are having the party to celebrate all your involvement and activities on
Wednesday, September 15th at 9:30 am on the pool deck. There you can take a breather before you continue your
Fitness journey. It is always important to take care of your health so you feel better and are more energized. I know
it is not easy during these times of COVID to get the motivation up to go out of your apartment. Remember the first
step is the hardest!!! You also have the option to work out in the privacy of your home with all the great exercise
classes that are being shown on TV/ Channel 195. Starting in September we are teaching all exercise classes in the
Auditorium. You will still be able to use the cardio and strength equipment located in the Wellness Center during
construction. Keep your eyes and ears open for any updates and changes, I am sure you can expect a few of those.
Remember, I am always available to you under my extension 4033 if you need any advice or help with your fitness
routine.
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This new feature in the Vibes is for any Bay Village Committee or Group to post
Committees & Groups information they would like to go out to all residents. Submit your information to
Diana by the 23rd of the month.
• The Bay Village Book Group Meeting will be held Thursday, September 23rd at 1:00 in the Board Room. Sally Kall
will lead the discussion of our first book. Copies of “The Henna Artist” by Alka Joshi are available in our library.
• The Environmental Committee maintains an information board in the Resident Entrance. There are a variety of
interesting articles to read. This committee also sponsors an environmental movie one Monday afternoon once
a month in the auditorium.
• The Building & Grounds Committee is giving us regular updates on the construction of The Tides. At this time, the
roof is finished and the windows and doors are being installed. The project on track for completion by the end of
the year when permitting will begin. This process can require patience, so residents probably won’t be able to move
in until late March.
• The Socrates Seekers Group will meet Saturday, September 18th at 3:00 in the Board Room.
• Brain Games will be moving to 2:00 in the afternoon on September 13th and 27th in the auditorium. This group
has been having fun and learning a lot!
Renovation Report
September means the start of the renovation on the main Bay Village Campus. If you have ever had any work
done on your home in the past, you know there are some “growing pains”. But any temporary changes will be worth
it in the end! Bay Village will update residents with Eric’s Construction Updates that you receive in your boxes, but
we will also include information here in the newsletter.
The third floor terrace will be the first project started. There will be a crane located near the chiller that will be
used to get equipment and supplies up to the third floor. There will be scaffolding located on the sidewalk
by the pool that leads down to the parking lot. There will also be scaffolding near the driveway that leads up
to the main parking garage. But don’t worry, there will be safe access to the parking garage and the sidewalk
near the pool will remain open. Construction workers will use outside stairwells to access the third floor, not
the elevators.
Next up is the poolside café area. The main exit to the pool area will be closed. But you can access the pool area
through the wellness center and there will be automatic doors placed at that entrance. If you usually access the
pool from the dock area, there will be a new sidewalk put in to give you easier access. The outdoor “Chillin & Grillin”
area will now be open 5 days a week for lunch as the Poolside Café will be closed.
The third area to be started in September is the Palms Event Center. While this construction is going on you will not
be able to go out the door near the ALF to access the pond. The best way to access the pond will be the entrance
near the shuffleboard courts.
September 2021
KEY
A = Auditorium
B = Bus Service Provided
Sunday Monday Tuesday
BD = Board Room
C = Card Room
CR = Craft Room
D = Dining Room
GR = Game Room
M = Meeting Room
P = Pool
HC = Health Center
W = Wellness Center
LR = Living Room
September Birthdays
9/1: Carolyn Deckard
9/2: Linda Pierce
9/3: Joyce Tyler
9/4: Roger Grimshaw
9/5: Ernest Grove
9/6: Marie Hedrick
9/8: Harry Macy, Peggy Hiple,
Elizabeth Farkas
9/9: Alex Burnstan
9/10: Janet Steele
9/11: Harry Rownd,
Lisa Napfel
9/13: Jean Kortjohn
9/15: Dwight Hoover
9/17: Anne Moffitt,
Bill Kiehnle 3:00 Yoga (A)
9/18: Janice Berrier
9/20: Carolyn McGarvey,
Florrie Hornsby
9/21: Robert Geer,
Erskine Hopkins,
Ann Ross-Hudson
9/24: Wayne Thomas,
Mary Ann Hartley,
Alvar Elbing
9/25: Judy Evenson,
Judy Strenk
9/27: Irene Ballschneider,
Georgette Golfinos,
June Haase
9/28: Mary Testa September Anniversaries
9/29: Mary Jo Hopkins,
Bill Bridgman
9/2: Ernie & Kay Gerlach, Art & Marcy O’Connor
9/30: Dan Brabeck 9/7: Doyle & Mary King, Alex & Christine Burnstan
9/8: Wayne & Charlotte Thomas
9/10: Jim & Pauline Kennedy, Wade & Theda Schulte,
Judy & Dan Stickler
9/17: Robert & Claire Fink
9/25: Bill & Betty Bridgman
Calendar of Events Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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September Movies....
This month we have a music theme for the movies. That doesn’t mean they are all musicals, but music is an
important part of each movie. We have documentaries, concert performances, opera, dance, comedy, and some
old and one very new musical. Hope you enjoy them! A special thanks to Marlene Stowe for loaning us some of her movies to show.
We will start the month of September with a Victor Borge comedy performance. Mr. Borge was a talented pianist and
used music in his comedy shows. We will show this DVD on Wednesday, September 1st at 2:00 & Friday, September
3rd at 7:30.
Saturday, September 4th at 7:30 you can enjoy the Japanese movie “Shall We Dance”. A business man turns to
ballroom dancing to liven up his “mundane” existence.
Donny Osmond stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” that will be
shown Sunday, September 5th at 3:00.
Wednesday, September 8th at 2:00 and Friday, September 10th at 7:30 you can watch the documentary, “Leonard
Bernstein, Larger Than Life”. Learn more about the famous conductor, composer, pianist, and teacher.
Saturday, September 11th at 7:30 you can see the amazing violinist Andre Rieu. This concert called “In Wonderland”
features songs such as The Cinderella Waltz, The Impossible Dream and Swan Lake.
“Madama Butterfly” is one of the most-performed stage works in the world and is considered the pivotal opera of
Puccini’s career. You can enjoy this beautiful opera on Sunday, September 12th at 3:00.
Wednesday, September 15th at 2:00 & Friday, September 17th at 7:30 you can watch another Puccini
opera, “La Boheme”. This was recorded live at the Sydney Opera House.
There will be an additional movie on September 16th as there is no entertainment that night. We will
show Andy Williams in concert at The Moon River Theater in Branson at 7:30.
“Dream Girls” stars Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson. This musical will be shown
Saturday, September 18th at 7:30.
Sunday, September 19th at 3:00 we will show the movie “Dancing at Lughnasa”. Set in rural Ireland in 1936, Meryl
Streep stars as the oldest of 5 sisters who embrace life and all its complexities and dance with
joy in their hearts.
“In The Heights” is a brand new musical set in Washington Heights, N.Y. Music is by Lin-Manuel
Miranda; Alex Lacamoire; Bill Sherman and it is directed by Jon Chu. You can see this movie
Wednesday, September 22nd at 2:00 or Friday, September 24th at 7:30.
Saturday, September 25th at 7:30 we will show a documentary about Bob Fosse. Award winning
director and choreographer, Bob Fosse, had a self-destructive side, but he was a creative genius.
His films include “Cabaret”, “All That Jazz”’ “Chicago”’ and more.
Sunday, September 26th at 3:00 you can watch the 1954 version of “A Star Is Born” starring Judy Garland.
Due to scheduling conflicts in the auditorium, there will not be a movie on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
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Entertainment News
September 2nd we will welcome back Astralis Chamber Ensemble. This flute,
cello, and piano program, “Legacy,” will focus on major composers representing
key musical styles from the 1600s to 1900s and their influence on composers to
follow. The concert will have a variety of works to feature each musician with
solos, duos, and trios by composers including CPE Bach, Mozart, Schumann,
Debussy, and Faure.
We are thrilled to have Kitt Moran on the Bay Village stage
September 9th. Kitt Moran is unique among jazz singers.
She has recorded with Don Sebesky, Teo Macero, Rosemary Clooney, John Pizzarelli, Jack
Sheldon, Ron Carter, Toots Thielemanns, Harry Allen, Mel Lewis, Paulo Braga, and many more
jazz greats.
We will take a break on September 16th but return on September 23rd with Rich and Stacy
Ridenour. They will be performing their Four Hand Piano Grand Duel. Those of you who have
seen Rich and Stacy know what a wonderful program they present.
Dave DeLuca is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musician and recording engineer who has
been writing music and performing for over 40 years. Over the last few years, Dave has
performed with groups like The Temptations, Smoky Robinson, and The Stylistics. Dave will
entertain us on September 30th.
As is true across the country, the country store is experiencing
increased product disruptions, shipping delays, & unavailability
of certain products, price increases or size decreases or both.
So thank you for being patient.
Some changes during the pandemic:
• Nearly 500 stocked items
• Expanded health related items such as Metamucil, Miralax, etc.
• Expanded “Comfort Foods”
• Direct Delivery by Walmart and Trader Joe’s – protecting
volunteers from COVID exposure
• Expanded purchasing outreach to Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Dollar Tree
and Costco
• Expanded Bulk purchases, sold individually, like bottles of
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated
water and soda
on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York
• Expanded cereal, bread, & milk selection
City, in accordance with the plans of the
• Monitoring best low cost product value from reliable suppliers
Central Labor Union. The Central Labor
• Providing convenient friendly in-house service
Union held its second Labor Day holiday
And as always, we need more volunteers! just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
8400 Vamo Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 966-5611
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Rev. Dr. Chuck Moffett
To drive your car looking ONLY in the rear-view mirror can be hazardous to your health.
To drive your car looking ONLY through the windshield also can be hazardous to your health.
To journey in full health is to be thankful for all that has brought you to your present location, as well as to be
thoroughly aware of the excitement which lies ahead.
In the next 15 months, all of us at Bay Village will need to be aware of our “rear-view mirrors” and our “windshields.”
Construction and creation, renovation and renewal of our present and new facilities will call on each of us to stand
firm on our foundation, while we stand on tip-toe to see where God’s Spirit is leading us.
Our Mission Statement needs always to be in our “rear-view” mirror” (“Established on Christian principles”) as we
look through our “windshield” to the road ahead as we continue to (“provide meaningful community life with continuing care”).
The following principles are ways to provide full health for all of us along our daily journey:
-Affirming people’s potential is more important than reminding them of their brokenness.
-Reconciliation should be a higher value than making judgments.
-Gracious behavior is more important than right belief.
-Inviting questions is more valuable than supplying answers.
--Encouraging the personal search is more important than group uniformity.
-Meeting actual needs is more important than maintaining institutions.
-Peacemaking is more important than power.
-Equality of ALL is more God-like than domination over ANY.
-Life in this world is part of Eternal Life, not just a preparation for Eternal Life.
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