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The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch®

Fall 2019

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7333 Scotland Way Sarasota, FL 34238 941-552-5369 or 888-999-GLEN (4536) www.TheGlenridge.com A Not-For-Profit Community governed by a Sarasota Board of Directors

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Inside 2 Chemistry, Camaraderie, Community 4 A Strategic Value Proposition

Time for a New Adventure People choose The Glenridge for many reasons: to sustain a healthy lifestyle, form new social bonds, enjoy maintenancefree living, achieve long-term security – or all of the above.

But they share one thing in common: gratitude for joining the community when they did.

Members agree: When it comes to maximizing your health, happiness and growth, it’s never too soon to flourish here!

Purposeful Living Neurologist Dr. Alan Grindal has been a familiar face at The Glenridge for years. As former director of the Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, he gave popular presentations on brain health through the Art of Flourishing Speaker Series.

Now, Alan and his wife, Beth, are making an encore – this time as members.

Alan continues to teach at The Glenridge Academy, including a recent course on the Vietnam War. As a young flight surgeon, he qualified Air Force pilots to fly in the war, inspiring his interest in neurology.

“The key to thriving as an older adult is having purpose,” Alan says. “We’ve found that in abundance here.”

Dr. Alan Grindal, a neurological consultant, and his wife Beth say living at The Glenridge promotes optimal brain health.

Both Alan and Beth find purpose in giving back to their community. Alan treats uninsured patients at a community clinic, while Beth has been active in the PEO Sisterhood, providing college scholarships for women in need, as well as Family Promise, which assists homeless families.

“The future isn’t always predictable, but we feel confident that we’ve prepared for it,” adds Beth. “Our life here is pretty wonderful!”

A New Adventure

After a career overseeing spectacular national parks, Marie Rust embarked on “a new adventure” at The Glenridge.

As a young girl building sandcastles on New York City beaches, Marie Rust dreamed of having a job where she could explore and protect the outdoors.

“I wanted to be a part of nature, a part of history,” says Marie, who began her 25-year career at the National Parks Service as a maintenance worker collecting trash from hiking trails.

Not to be discouraged, she made her way up the ladder until she became the regional director, overseeing 2,100 employees at 150 iconic sites, from Maine’s Acadia National Park to

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Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

“Every day, I woke up and thought, ‘I’m so lucky to have this job,’” she recalls. “The parks are quintessential America. They celebrate what makes our country remarkable and preserve our heritage for future generations.”

Marie followed her spirit of adventure to The Glenridge, attracted by its proximity to nature, cultural assets and lifelong learning opportunities. A member of The Glenridge’s “green team,” she enjoys learning from environmental speakers.

Marie also expands her horizons with language and technology courses at The Glenridge Academy.

“I see The Glenridge as a new adventure,” she says. “Your whole life opens up here. It’s an extraordinary place!”

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Chemistry, Camaraderie, Co There’s something intangible in the atmosphere at The Glenridge – a “je ne sais quoi” that inspires, energizes and connects members with each other and the broader community. From delving into new subjects at The Glenridge Academy to taking in a theater performance, there’s no shortage of fresh ways to experience the world. It’s no wonder that members say their “whole lives open up here!”

Surrounded by Friends

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Fred and Angele Braun enjoy living in a spacious club home and staying in shape at The Glenridge Fitness Center and tennis courts.

Taking Charge of the Future

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iven Fred Braun’s profession as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, it’s no wonder that he and his wife, Angele, pride themselves on making proactive decisions about their health.

For them, maintaining independence and flexibility as older adults was critical.

“Moving to a community that offers life care was such a great decision,” says Fred.

“We wanted to control our own destinies, rather than leaving them to others.”

Knowing the value of preventive health, the couple stays in tip-top shape at the Fitness Center and tennis court – and by walking their Shih Tzu, Tessa. “Being in a pet-friendly community was important to us,” says Angele.

“The dogs make friends, and the owners do, too!”

From their home base at The Glenridge, the Brauns venture to Connecticut for a month each summer maintaining relationships that span the globe. Angele is a native of Quebec, a former French teacher, and an avid home chef specializing in French cuisine.

rom her days living in Manhattan and spending summer vacations in the Hamptons, former marketing professional Anita Shelare has always loved being surrounded by a lively crowd of friends. That’s why, when she began looking for a new community, she knew she wanted a place where she could flourish.

It didn’t take long for Anita to realize The Glenridge fit the bill perfectly. “From the moment I arrived on campus, it just felt right,” she says.

Having led a successful second career as a real estate agent, Anita admired the community’s low-maintenance lifestyle and attractive campus. But it was the members who sealed the deal.

“People are just so friendly here,” she says.

“Happy hour at the Thistle Stop is always buzzing with conversation. In the mornings, I can have a cup of coffee and just chat with whoever’s passing through.”

Anita is “enjoying life in style” – and she has the social calendar to prove it. “Living at The Glenridge harkens back to those summers in New York – but now, I’m surrounded by ‘300 of my closest friends’ all year round,” she says. “I have friends at yoga, Foreign Affairs class, mahJong … the list goes on! It’s just perfect. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Fred’s family fled Austria after the “Anschluss” (annexation by Germany) and emigrated to the U.S. when he was 6. He compiled his family’s priceless documents into a book titled Austria to America, which explores their journeys through the centuries.

Cultivating those interests is easier with maintenancefree living, Fred notes. “If we need anything, we pick up the phone.

Living here, we can finally focus on the things we’ve always wanted to do. It doesn’t get better than that.”

A self-described “social butterfly,” Anita Shelare makes friends wherever she goes at The Glenridge – including yoga class.

Community Living in ‘The Now’

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ormer communication professors Allan Kennedy and Isa Engleberg appreciate a healthy debate. In fact, the couple met at an intercollegiate debate tournament where their teams were competing – part of two distinguished academic careers that took them to colleges in Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, Hawaii and Australia.

But after extensively researching 18 continuing care retirement communities, there was no argument on where to spend what Isa calls their “wise and wonderful years.”

“It came down to the chemistry of the people,” she remarks. “At The Glenridge, we found a wonderful mix of people who share an interest in having a happy, healthy life together.”

Avid volunteers, Isa and Allan take pride in giving back to their community. While working at a predominantly African-American community college in Maryland, Isa secured federal grants to launch the annual Bluebird Blues Festival, which continues today. Recently, they helped raise funds to secure a mobile dental clinic for children in underserved neighborhoods.

Constantly broadening their horizons, the couple continues to add new travel destinations to the roster of 80-plus countries they’ve visited.

Striking photos from their trips, including images of monks in Thailand and a wedding planner in India, adorn the walls of The Glenridge.

“Here, we can pursue our interests whenever and however we want, from theater and opera, to courses at The Glenridge Academy,” says Allan. “It’s the ultimate freedom.”

Adds Isa: “It’s like a fine liberal arts college, but even better. We’re living in ‘the now’ and flourishing here!”

Avid photographers Allan Kennedy and Isa Engleberg have captured stunning shots across the globe.

Engineering Happiness

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ichard Noyes, a former DuPont sales engineer and his wife Lois, a real estate agent, have always drafted the blueprints for their own happiness. So it’s only natural that they had a specific vision for their next big move.

“We wanted an independent CCRC with a 5-star rating,” Lois recalls. “Of all the places we looked into – and there were quite a few – The Glenridge had the loveliest campus and the warmest community.”

Although they’re relative newcomers, the couple has wasted no time making friends.

“A group of us guys race radio-controlled model sailboats at The Glenridge Yacht Club once a week,” Richard says. “The winner gets ice cream at the Kiltie Café, so the stakes are high!”

The first-time apartment dwellers have found “a wonderful feeling of camaraderie balanced with privacy,” remarks Lois.

That supportive environment has been a boon during unforeseen circumstances – for example, when Lois needed surgery right before their 19th annual family beach vacation.

“We found a perfect solution: hosting 22 people for dinner at The Glenridge!” she says.

“Coming here was a big decision,” Richard adds. “We’re confident it was the right one.”

Though they’re relatively new community members, Richard and Lois Noyes found it easy to get engaged.

For Richard, one of the catalysts has been The Glenridge Yacht Club, where he enjoys racing model sailboats with friends.

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aking strategic financial moves is second nature for Jim and Sue Hoy. Jim managed the trust and investment division at a bank before becoming a partner at a money management firm.

The couple fell in love with Sarasota’s rich culture and natural beauty, moved to Siesta Key, and then eventually to a golf course community.

“Deciding to move to a CCRC was a measured process,” Jim says. “We wanted a place where we could live life to the fullest, with the security of long-term care when we need it. That place was The Glenridge.”

For people on the fence about making a similar decision, the Hoys advise being realistic and planning for the “what-ifs” in life. “Nothing lasts forever,” Jim says. “And we didn’t want our kids to worry about us.

We wanted to make our own choices about the future.”

While the Hoys felt confident they’d made a sound financial decision, they didn’t calculate how much they’d enjoy their neighbors. “Even before we moved in, members were asking us to join them for dinner,” Jim recalls.

“We’ve met some absolutely wonderful people,” Sue adds. “And we bring other friends to The Glenridge to persuade them to move here!”

The couple’s social calendar is packed with classes at The Glenridge Academy, workouts at the Fitness Center, shows at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center and evenings out at the Sarasota Orchestra.

Jim and Sue Hoy say they’re “living life to the fullest” at The Glenridge. Part of that includes attending Glenridge Academy classes and working out at the Fitness Center.

Adding to the Hoys’ contentment is the sense that they chose the right timing for their move. “I tell our friends not to wait too long,” Jim says. “With how easy it is to live at The Glenridge and how much there is to do, the decision is a no-brainer!”

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