oaringSFor the 3rd year in a row, Westcott Lakesproudly participated in FSU’s annualEmeritus Societyweekend. To kick thefestivities off, WestcottLakes hosted a lovelyreception at the beautifulPearl Tyner house onFriday the 17th. Guestswere provided withwater bottles, garnet andgold M&Ms (in additionto other sweets) andinformation aboutWestcott Lakes.Additionally, WestcottLakes’ Dr. Ken Brummel-Smith, gave an excitingand intriguing presentation on active, healthyaging, including tips on enhancing heart andbrain health. Westcott Lakes CEO Dr. ChrisMulrooneyintroduced Dr.Brummel-Smith.Dr. Brummel-Smith refer-enced theculture ofWestcott Lakes,in addition tomany of itsprograms,

throughout his presentation.On Saturday, Westcott Lakes member andVice President of UniversityRelations for FSU, LeeHinkle, gave a “State of theUniversity” address duringthe Emeritus AlumniSociety Award Brunch.During her speech, Leespoke of Westcott Lakes,saying, “Westcott Lakes iscompletely integrated intoFlorida State. Members willhave the same kind ofprivileges faculty membershave, from library access tobus service. Even moreimportant, Westcott Lakeshas developed afTiliation agreements with ourcolleges—so members, students and faculty willbe in constant contact and working together.”Lee went on tosay, “If you havefond memories ofcampus life, atWestcott Lakesyou’ll be able tobring thosememories backto life—but with-out curfews andTinal exams!”© Westcott Lakes®, May, 2009

Westcott Lakes plays big part in Emeritus WeekendVolume 1, Issue 7; May 2009

The Pearl Tyner House

Member Lee Hinkle during her“State of the University” address

Member Betty Lou Joanosreceiving award fromhusband Jim Joanos

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As I write this month’sarticle, we’ve just begun thesecond quarter of our year(April through June). For thespring quarter, there are anumber of internal staffdevelopment initiativesincluded in the “Organizationaland Leadership Development”area that aren’t all that relevantto report here. However, I didwant to note that trainingsrelated to professionaldevelopment of Boardmembers are also included inthis priority area. For instance,in April the Board requestedtraining in understandingcurrent obstacles to closing onsales, including some of thedemographic challenges ourmarket is currentlyexperiencing. This training

was conducted by StarBradbury and Dick Ambrosiusof PRAXEIS® and was a helpfulreminder of how Boardmembers can respond to thesechallenges as they representWestcott Lakes in the localmarketplace.In the area of “Voice of theCustomer,” we continue to seekyour valuable input on thedevelopment of Westcott Lakesin a couple of different waysthis quarter. For instance, yourPCA has been working hard atreTining its structure andprocesses for representing themembership. This quarter theyare Tinalizing their Bylaws andestablishing some newcommittees to ensure a goodcommunication Tlow frommembers to staff to Board. Beon the lookout for “Want Ads”in Soaring, which they areusing to invite committeeparticipation! Please also beon the lookout for invitationsbeginning this quarter andlasting throughout the year to asmall dinner party in yourhonor that my wife, Laure, andI would like to host with asmall group of Members everyfew weeks at the WelcomeCenter. Mark GrifTis and hiswife, Tasha, will also help hostthese dinners on occasion.These evenings will provide uswith a relaxed and comfortable

opportunity for us to get toknow each other better and forMark and me to learn morefrom each of you about how tomake Westcott Lakes the bestcommunity it can be.Our “Voice of the Customer”initiative was also veryproductive during the pastquarter. Following the winterFounders Club dinner, wereceived some very helpfulfeedback on futureprogramming for those events.We’ve incorporated this feed-back into the planning for thespring Founders Club dinneron Monday, May 18th, whichwill be an evening of “just fun.”Your PCA’s Social Committee isplanning an evening for social-izing (with no speeches orpresentations). I trust you’ll beable to join in the fun!Hopefully, all of you have alsoreturned your SatisfactionSurveys to the PRAXEIS ofTiceso that we may incorporateyour feedback into ouroperations at the WestcottLakes ofTice. We appreciateyour taking the time to let usknow how we are doing andhow we can improve in ourservice to you, our customers.

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Eagle Visionby Westcott Lakes CEO and Regional Vice President Chris Mulrooney

Chris MulrooneyWestcott Lakes CEO

A Focus on Member Input

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As another school year ends,many of our members havebegun packing for the coolnessof the mountains and thebreezes of the beaches. Duringthe Tlurry of the last month, the

Florida State University AlumniAssociation and Westcott Lakeshosted several events.First was the FSU Class of1959’s 50th Reunion. WestcottLakes welcomed classmembers at an open house oncampus in the Pearl TynerAlumni WelcomeCenter. This wasan opportunityfor the membersto meet WestcottLakes’ staff andto hear aboutour futurecommunity.Second, wasthe annualEmeritus AlumniSociety weekendoncampusfor thosealumniwho graduated morethan Tifty years ago. Anafternoon session wasbegun by our WestcottLakes CEO ChrisMulrooney. WestcottLakes’ Medical AdvisorDr. Kenneth Brummel-Smith, who leads thedevelopment of theDepartment ofGeriatrics at the FSUCollege of Medicine,then gave a dynamicpresentation on active,healthy aging, including

heart and brain healthenhancement. Following thepresentation Westcott Lakesagain entertained membersand guests at an open house inthe Welcome Center.On April 28, members andguests boarded a bus to visit

our sister community OakHammock at the University ofFlorida. Their members weregreat hosts. They provided adelicious lunch and tours oftheir homes, the common areasand Health Pavilion. It was aTine example of collegiatecongeniality. Incidentally, themembership of Westcott Lakesrepresents over thirty differentcolleges and universities.

Seminole Patchworkby Dr. Betty Lou Joanos

Dr. Betty Lou JoanosDirector of Alumni Relations

Westcott Lakes MemberBridget Chandler greeting guests

at the 50th Reunion

The beautiful Pearl Tyner House where the50th Reunion was held

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The purpose of the WestcottLakes Social Committee is tomobilize the interests ofmembers into a program ofsocial events for them andprospective members who wantto have FUN !Thank you! Thank you!Thank you! JUDYGOODWIN for a job welldone. The entire SocialCommittee and WestcottLakes members wish toexpress appreciation toyou for the exceptionalwork that you have doneas Chair of the Events &Travel Committee. Wehave certainly madesigniTicant progress in thearea of Events & Travelduring your tenure asChair. For example,included among thenumerous events in whichyou and your committeeassumed the leadership rolethat members really enjoyedwere the Tirst members Picniclast July, hosted at theSouthWood Community Center,and the decorating of theWestcott Lakes Welcome Centerand Model for the 2008 HolidaySeason. THANKS FOR AWONDERFUL YEAR-AND-A-HALF OF CREATIVE IDEAS ANDLEADERSHIP.New Chair of Events & Travel:

June AlfordIt is also a pleasure to sharewith Westcott Lakes members

that Social Committee member,June Alford, has graciouslyagreed to Chair the Events &Travel Committee. June alreadyhas us on a fast track withsuggested ideas, some throughDecember 2009. Please see

Upcoming Events later in thisarticle.Westcott Lakes Book ClubJune Alford also shares thatthere is interest in starting aWestcott Lakes Book Club.Initially, this Club will be a partof the Social Committee. We areannouncing this new Club nowto encourage members to beginconsidering this opportunity.Ellen Davis will be sending aninvitation to all membersconTirming your interest as wellas your preferred day and timefor meeting.

Quilting/Sewing GroupWestcott Lakes’ member,Allene Roberts, has contactedJune to determine if there mightbe interest in forming aQuilting/Sewing Group amongthe members. Please let EllenDavis know if you areinterested and we willmake it happen. (EllenDavis: 850-645-7110).Bridge Club Meets“Kitty” Ball, Chair ofthe Bridge Club sharedthat multiple tables ofBridge, chatting andgood food provided foran enjoyable afternoonat the Swann House inWoodbrook on April13th. Lois and JimPumphrey hosted theevent. Barbara Holt willhost the May BridgeClub at her home. Kitty wouldlove to hear from you if you be-come interested in this Club andin playing Bridge once a month.Please contact her to learnmore.

Upcoming EventsMay 18th - Founders ClubMembers Social will be hostedin the Futch Ballroom of theUniversity Center Club, 3rdFloor, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. TheSocial Committee is planningthis evening with a focus on“Fun and Getting to Know EachOther.” We guarantee just this!!There will be no formal

by Fanchon “Fancy” Funk, June Alford and “Kitty” Ball

Socially Speaking

Westcott Lakes ladies with friends at theLadies Luncheon on April 22

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program, just members enjoyingeach other. Of course, we aregoing to do a little somethingdifferent. So, come to enjoy abeautiful venue, wonderful foodand most importantly - eachother.July 14th, Second Tuesday,

4:00 – 6:00 p.m - We are plan-ning a Low Country ShrimpBoil for members andprospects hosted by KellyTours/Group Travel Specialist,with a presentation by DonAdams, President. There willbe great Door Prizes and funfor all.December 1st & 2nd: Call-

away Gardens and the Festivalin Lights – A part of thepresentation by Kelly Toursfeaturing a wonderfulitinerary for an overnight bustrip. Suggested date: December1st & 2nd with stops that mightinclude Kolomoki Mounds StatePark (Blakely), ProvidenceCanyon State Park (Lumpkin) andthe Little White House, WarmSprings.

Later this summer – An eventwill be arranged for a group of

Westcott Lakes members andprospects to visit Strozier Libraryto learn about the specialcollections section and futureplans for this area. We are

considering a Friday or Saturdayduring the summer with parkingreserved in the lot across fromStrozier Library.Later this summer or early Fall

- Another ‘new’ adventure forWestcott Lakes members andprospects:An evening of bowling! - Capi-tal Lanes will host Westcott Lakes

members for a free day ofbowling. This will consist of 2games of bowling and shoe rental.Sound like fun? Suggested datewill be in our next SoaringArticle.Our Artists in “residence”Committee Member Dr.Jesse Lovano-Kerr shared herbelief that establishing amember’s showcase in theWestcott Lakes WelcomeCenter would generateinterest among the membersand prospects. Such ashowcase will provide ourmembers with anopportunity to show theirart, or part of theircollections…stay tuned.Interested in becoming amember of the Social Committee?Just send an email to WestcottLakes Staff Liaison to the SocialCommittee: Ellen Davis,edavis@westcottlakes.org, or callher at 850-645-7110. Please letus know of other special eventsand travel opportunities that youwould like to see made availableto the Westcott Lakes community.

Westcott Lakes and FSU Promote Positive AgingWestcott Lakes is kickingoff Older American’sMonth with an Informationalseminar at the Florida StateUniversity College of Medicineentitled Positive Aging …aStimulus Package for Life. Inkeeping with the national U.S.Administration on Agingtheme, “Living Today for aBetter Tomorrow,” a panel of

experts will share researchstudies and their ownprofessional experience on howto get the most from life’ssecond half. The session will beheld from 4 to 6 p.m. onWednesday, May 6th at the FSUCollege of Medicine, Room1306, followed by a reception inthe Atrium.While Americans are living

Some of the Social Committeemembers at last month’s meeting

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When her speech was over, sheinvited Westcott Lakesmembers Don and June Alford,Kay Ansley, Bridget Chandlerand Jim and Betty Lou Joanos,to stand and encouraged theaudience to ask them anyquestions they may haveregarding Westcott Lakes.

Last but not least, WestcottLakes was very proud to seeone of its own honored duringthis special weekend. BettyLou Joanos, Westcott LakesFounders Club member andDirector of Alumni Relations,received a “Commitment toExcellence Award”. Dr. Joanos

was presented with the awardby her husband, the honorableJim Joanos.All in all, the FSU Emeritusweekend was a wonderfulweekend for all, and we arehonored that we were ableto be such a big part of it.

longer, quality of life does notalways follow the increasedlongevity. The panel will addresssuch topics as the damage ofaging stereotypes, brain Titness,preventive and patient-centeredmedicine, keys to successfulaging, what’s really in the genesand much more, with plenty oftime for questions. Pan-elistsincludeFSU’s ownDr. Ken-nethBrummel-Smith, theCharlotteEdwardsMaguireProfessorand Chair of the Department ofGeriatrics for the Florida StateUniversity College of Medicine.Prior to coming to FSU, Dr.Brummel-Smith served as themedical director to the PACEElderplace program in Portland,Oregon. He also served as BainChair of the Providence Centeron Aging and as a professor offamily medicine at the OregonHealth Sciences University.Dr. Brummel-Smith will be

joined byG. RichardAmbro-sius, VicePresidentof Com-munica-tions forPRAXEIS,LLC and anationallyrespectedexpert on aging future trends.For over 30 years, he has beenendorsing the beneTits ofpositive aging withpresentations to audiences in 49states. Before joining PRAXEIS,Mr. Am-brosiusfoundedPhoenixSystems,Inc., oneof thenation’sTirstmarket-ing com-panies tospecializein the maturing marketplace.The panel will be moderatedby Westcott Lakes CEO andgerontologist Christopher

Mulrooney. Dr. Mulrooney holdsa B.S. in gerontology from theAndrus Center at the Universityof Southern California and aPh.D. in Psychology andGerontological Studies fromBoston University. He has over20 years in the Tield of agingservices in direct service roles,executive leadership, consulting,training, education and research.“There is no secret tosuccesful aging - it simply takesa positive attitude and focus onthe Six Keys to Living Wellsm,”says Mulrooney. “Researchindicates that people who acceptaging as a time of decline andloss are more likely to becomevictims of a self-fulTillingprophecy that could result inpremature frailty anddependence.” The panel willchallenge attendees to stopaccepting negative stereotypesof aging and will discussresearch that documents whythose following the positiveaging pathway live an average of7.6 years longer than the generalpopulation.Anyone interested inattending the workshop canR.S.V.P. by calling Renee Prasekat 850-645-7110.

Dr. Brummel-Smith

G. Richard Ambrosius

Dr. Chris Mulrooney

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Classi/ieds

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Become part of the Newsletter Committee!The newest group being formed by the

Westcott Lakes PCA.

The Partnership Council of Advisors has decided to include a “ClassiCied” section inSoaring to let members know about possible opportunities to volunteer at Westcott

Lakes. For more information regarding this section, or to volunteer, contact Ellen Davisat (850) 645-7110 or email edavis@westcottlakes.org.

LLiikkee ttoo ttaallkk?? Westcott Lakesneeds volunteersfor its TTeelleepphhoonnee

CCoommmmiitttteeee!!

Call the Welcome Centertoday to become part of the

Quilting Group!

If you enjoy reading anddiscussing literature,please become part of the WWeessttccootttt LLaakkeess

BBooookk CClluubb.

If you enjoyed our pastsessions on LifeBio, oryou were not able toattend, please consider

Our New LifeBio Committee!

Westcott Lakes needsBrain Fitness Coaches!!

Call Ellen Davis if interested!

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Soaring is a publication of the members of Westcott Lakes at SouthWood, 3800 Esplanade Way, Suite 180, Tallahassee, FL 32311. To submit questions or articles, please email dambrosius@praxeis.com. © PRAXEIS, 2009

May Calendar of EventsWednesday, May 6

Positive Aging Forum (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) FSU College of Medicine Enjoy an enlightening afternoon with nationally renowned experts on aging followed by a reception in the FSU College of Medicine Atrium.Tuesday, May 12

Life Collegesm Series (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)Tuesday, May 12

Second Tuesdays Event (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)This is a casual opportunity for members to bring new prospects to the Welcome Center to mingle and meet other members and guests. To R.S.V.P. for an event, call the Welcome Center at (850) 645-7110. For more information onWestcott Lakes events, visit our website at www.westcottlakes.org/events, or give us a call.

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