Do you think that you know your neighbor? Here's a chance for you to test your neighborly knowledge!
Neighbor #1:

One of my favorite childhood memories is of a weekend vacation at the lake in Canada. I attended Vogue Art School, Columbia University and University of Wisconsin (where I majored in Journalism). I was a puppeteer during college, as well. I was also the secretary and treasurer for a radio station. My husband and I have three boys and one girl, ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. I grew up as one of four girls. I loved traveling in the Cairibbean, Isreal, Turkey, Greece, Japan and Thailand. I also enjoy gardening, reading, biking, swimming and playng Bridge. I love the warmth Florida offers after living many years in the cold. Who am I?
Neighbor #2:

I remember meeting a cousin who was the same age as I was, and we spent every summer together from them on. That is one of my fondest memories. I attended the University of Wisconsin, where I was a member of an acting group and I majored in Journalism. I have three brothers and one sister, ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. My wife and I have been married for 65 years, and together we have three boys and one girl. I enjoy fishing and reading. I saw most of Europe during WWII. I spent many years as a radio/TV director and was also in the Army. Who am I?

Let's see if you guessed correctly last month! February's mystery is finally revealed below!
Neighbor #1: Susan Zanger

Neighbor #2: Harry Soukup

Neighbor #1:

One of my favorite memories is of when my sister and I fashioned two chairs from the snow and played king and queen on them until the snow froze and we used then as slides! I have a BA in Latin and English from the University of Michigan, and a MA in Latin from Wayne State University. I also have a gifted endorsement from Sarasota. I am a retired teacher. I worked in elementary grades for 12 years and high school for 19 years. I am presently in my 15th year of tutoring for Sylvan Learning Centers. I grew up with an older brother, and a younger sister. He became a radiologist and she is a Bridge Master. I also have a daughter. My husband is an avid golfer and Bridge player. I love to walk, play tennis, read and do jigsaw puzzles. I am very anxious to revisit Rome or event live there!

Neighbor #2:

I was born in Chicago, the fourth of six children in a Czech family. My father worked in the steel industry and the Czechs looked out for one another. He saw to it that a young son of a fellow worker got an education. So when I came along, he in this chit. I bagan at Crane Jr. College, progressed to Armco Technical which became Illinois Institute of Technology, for an education in engineering. Asked what my aim was, I replied to my interviewer, "I want your job." I worked at different section of the company and was asked to go to Scotland to right a failing department of the company. I spent several years there getting it in good position before returning home. I had experience in all facets of the business, so I fullfilled my initial wish and became head of the firm. Later in life, my wife and I retired and came to Florida because our son lived here.

Think you know your neighbors? Read the descriptions below and see if you can guess who they are! The answers will be revealed next month.
Neighbor #1:

My earliest memory is of my father carrying me down to the basement on his shoulders to talk to my mother on the phone. She was in the hospital after giving birth to my baby brother. I grew up in Bayside, Long Island. I worked as a nurse after graduating from Malloy College. Soon after that I got engaged. We were only engaged for 8 days before getting married! My husband was in the military and together we had three children. We lived in Spain for 3 wonderful years. We always loved to travel together. I've been to all of the National Parks. I loved boating and sailing, needleword and square-dancing. Who am I?

Neighbor #2:


My earliest memory is of setting the house on fire when I was only 4 years old! As I grew up, I went into the Air Force between 1951-1955. I fought in the Korean War. I attended Lawrence Institute of Technology and later became an employee of the Chrysler Corporation. I am married with one step-daughter, one daughter, six sons and five grandchildren. I have enjoyed sailboat racing, golfing, tennis, bowling and playing cards. I have traveled to Texas, Kansas, Illinois, Alaska & Virginia. Who Am I?

Think you know your neighbors? Read the descriptions below and see if you can guess who they are! The answers will be revealed next month.
Neighbor #1:
One of my favorite childhood memories is of taking long walks with my father on Sunday afternoons. He passed away when I was only 15. I went to high school along with many evening college classes and became a secretary at the age of 19 for the Vice President of Purchasing in Detroit. I was also a medical secratary. I have three children, two daughters, one son. In Colorado we would vacation, and eventually owned our own property and horses there. I had been on many tours and cruises with my late husband. I enjoy reading, singing, swimming and volunteering at church, the library and at Jacaranda Trace wherever needed. Who am I?

Neighbor #2:

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of the two story home my father built, fishing, and graduating High School in New Jersey. I produced and researched the first printing circuits, TV sets and set up the first TV station in New York. I also worked as a plant manager with Aircraft Inovators and helped develop the first electronic calculators ever. My first marriage lasted 28 years, and we had three children. My second marriage lasted 38 years, with two step-grandchildren. My final marriage was at age 72, we married and came to Florida. We built a new home together and planted 100 rose bushes on our property. We traveled all over the world together, to Africa, Austria, Holland, China, France and Italy, among other places. I enjoy woodworking, singing in a barbershop chorus and quartet, and I am still singing today! Who am I?

Neighbor #1: Connie Hall

Neighbor #2: Ed Boehm

The talent of Jacaranda Trace residents is truly astounding. Don Deeks, resident photographer, compiled some of his favorite images that he's taken for an exhibit held for all Club Members to behold. Up close photos of lions on the plains of Africa, Mexican dancers from his latest cruise experience and a mysterious owl perched alone on a tree branch were only some of the classic images in the exhibit. His eye for the right angles and lighting, among other things, are quite impressive!

Above: Photographer, Don Deeks
Below: Residents admiring Don's stunning photography.

Welcome home new residents! Happy Hour last Friday night was dedicated to our new Club Members who moved in between the months of October-December. Neighbors got to know one another over cocktails followed by a delicious dinner in our lovely Dining Room.

Think you know your neighbors? Read the descriptions below and see if you can guess who they are! The answers will be revealed next month.
Neighbor #1:

My favorite childhood memory is of the time I got to ride on a float in a parade. I also loved the moment I took my first dive off of a board! I worked in ER & Psychiatric nursing. I also had an Italian Cuisine for 11 years with my family. I am one of five children. Although I was born in Queens, NY, I spent 35 years in NJ. I have one son. I have enjoyed my travels to Canada, London, Belgium, Greece and Turkey. Sailing, golf, ceramics, sewing, cooking and baseball have always been enjoyable activities to me. In high school, I played sports and was a cheerleader. I live by the motto, "life is good!" Who am I?
Neighbor #2:

I always love thinking back on my mother's cooking. I also enjoyed my first eight years of education in a one room school-house. I worked in the farmland industry for 23 years and in the American Textile Mills as well. I have two sisters and one brother who live in Kansas. I enjoy gardening, cruising in Alaska and Europe, and reading in my spare time. I moved to Nokomis in 1999 and built two houses before moving into Jacaranda Trace. Who am I?

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