Volume 4, No.1 "Recommended by N.R.T.A. and A.A.R,P," January 1977

The Hawthorne Time CapsuleThe idea of a time capsule at Hawthorne grew out of a

meeting of the Lake County Bicentennial Committee atHawthorne last May. At subsequent meetings of theHawthorne Bicentennial Committee plans werefinalized for such an activity. James Corwin offered tohave a capsule made that would be adequate for materialrelative to the year 1976 and the founding of theHawthorne community which observed its secondFounder's Day Anniversary in March 1976.

The capsule was completed in August of 1976 byVernay Laboratories of Yellow Springs, Ohio. JohnRankin, "Clubhouse Plant Superintendent" and DickThomas, a Leesburg jeweler, developed plans forsealing and suitable engraving for the capsule.

In January the granite container and marker for the

capsule are to be installed in front of the flag pole at ClubHawthorne. The capsule is made of stainless steel,13x10x5 inches. The flat engraved lid is sealed with asilicon gasket and 28 stainless steel bolts.

Capsule contents: Hawthorne's first sales brochure... reprints of Modern Maturity and National Observerarticles ... dedication program and pictures ... copiesof Penn Notes, the Program Handbook, BicentennialProgram Review color slides of Hawthorne ... theshou Ider patch 1976 Hawthorne telephone directory... history of Lake County and Hawthorne ... WagonTrain Album. If space allows more will be added.

Dedication ceremonies at the flag pole will be inJanuary.

-James F. Corwin

Who Am I? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?I am beautiful! Women drool when they see me. Their

eyes pop ... and they pick me to pieces.Men sigh.I have the charm of youth. Young, modern, fresh

as springtime in a northern clime. I am as fascinating asnewly-minted coins suspended in plastic. And just asenigmatic.

Men and women alike approach me with awe anddiffidence. My magnetic appeal draws them in hesitantsee-saw sidesteps. Day after day I quite frankly revel inthe reaction of everyone who draws near.

If you have never seen me, how shall I describemyself? I dote on perfection of attire. I worship beauty.My one weakness, if there be a flaw, is probably anoccasional taste for flamboyant colors. I love color. Attimes you may see me in tangerine, festive as a lightedjack 0' lantern forgotten on a lonely post at the scary

hour of midnight. I am shamefully conspicuous. I delightin showing off my matchless elegance. I craveadmiration, and, if you have the price, I'm for sale.

Shocking? Perhaps. Wouldn't Madame Pompadouradore me?

No one has ever beheld me wearing diamonds orprecious stones. I avoid them. I do, however, admittedlydisplay a fondness for silver trinkets, sparkling crystalbaubles, and when the reckless urge to flaunt my vanityruns haywire, I hang mirrors, lots of them, in captiveareas.

I iterate, I am for sale, but I have a price.Who am I? Can't you guess? Sure you can ... bet you

knew all the time I'm anyoneofthe new model homes onCaladium St.

Why don't you-all come up and see me some time?-ERT

Dr. K's Korner(s)

New Year ... an open door in the calendarofour livesthrough which we pass, leaving behind us our memoriesof joy and sorrow, of success and failure, ofaccomplishment and disappointment.

New Year ... an open door in the calendar of our livesthrough which we pass into a whole year for planningand doing, for reaching and accomplishing, fordreaming and achieving.

New Year is to a whole year what dawn is to a singleday. It is the signal for mobilizing our resources to goforward into the future ... to climb yet another step, or awhole staircase of steps, toward the ultimate fulfillmentof life.

As I stand at the door of another New Year atHawthorne the pull of memories of past years is strongupon me ... like a hand that won't let go. In the gallery oflife's pictures I so clearly see our first New Years Evewhen all 50 or so families celebrated in the program atthe Clubhouse. My plan to seat guests by states gaveway to the desire of people to sit with neighbors on thestreet where they lived. As midnight, 1973, approachedwe were desparate for someone to lead us in Auld LangeSyne. Finally, a brave soul rose to the challenge.

We are now celebrateding our fourth New Yearstogether. From a cluster of 10 tables around the stage,our celebration has grown to fill the Great Hall and theactivity rooms. A band has replaced the phonograph. Atthe stroke of 12 some 500 voices will raise in song aswe bade good-bye to 1976, a year so full of manyblessings mingled with our moments of sorrow.

1976 was a great year of growth in population and inprogram. We are now a community of almost 850 homesoccupied by 1534 wonderful people. Our programcalendar lists 65 activities which meet over 110 timeseach month. During the year many people participatedin one or more programs. They were secured by a host ofvolunteers numbering more than 800. We were activeparticipants in the nation's Bicentennial celebration ...an event which will be perpetuated for all time byHawthorne's Plymouth Rock and its stainless steel

Penn Notes StaffEditor Mildred BoveeAssociate Editor Dr. Earl KauffmanPhotographer " '" John TienkenMary Elizabeth Caldwell, Paul Dillon, HenryDrane, Harry Galbraith, Myrtis Maharay, GeorgeMcDermid, Nona McKinney, Mary Smith andDewhirst Wade.

treasure chest filled with our messages to those who willbe living here in 2076.

Altogether, 1976 was a great year but it is but a preludeto the year just at its beginning. The program calendaralready sparkles with a variety of special events mixed inwith an ever-growing schedule of daily and weeklyactivities. Coming is an even greater concert series,more plays, new musical groups, exciting new trips tonear and far places, crafts which are becoming art formsof exquisite taste, so much shuffling that play will be inrelays, a variety of educational programs and socialevents of the highest order. All of these developmentsare built upon the sound foundation of residents'interest, willingness, and talents which have earned theinterest and respect of the world of retirees for ourHawthorne.

With the willingness of our residents, the talents of ourleaders, the support of our managers, and the will ofGod, 1977 will truly be a great year for all of us. Bless youall!

Newcomer's TeaEach month the office of the park's manager provides

a list of newcomers who are invited to a tea in theClubhouse. At the tea, on the second Monday of eachmonth, hosts and hostesses welcome the newcomers,give each a name tag, and introduce them around.

Questions are answered about Hawthorne, Leesburgand Lake County ... refreshments are served while theFun with Music peps it up. These happy occasionsaverage about 250 in attendance. All Hawthorneresidents are invited.

Why don't you plan to welcome your new neighbors atthe next Newcomers' Tea on January 10th?

-Ginny Simpkins

T'is Not Farewell ...Tis carryon - Mildred Bovee has graciously agreed

to continue as editor of Penn Notes.The office of editorship is indeed one of responsibility,

perception and experience. Notes Staff recognizes thatMildred Bovee possesses these qualities and for all ofHawthorne we say ''Thank You."

Florida Symphony Comes to HawthorneFrom the moment she strode purposefully toward the

podium until her final bow at the close of the concert,Maria Tunicka was in complete command of the FloridaSymphony Chamber Orchestra. A large attentiveaudience sat spellbound throughout a performanceranging from Mozart to Turkey in the Straw, allsplendidly played with excellent balance.

The Overture to the Marriage of Figaro sparkled withlightness and gaiety, every note articulated at rapidtempo. Schubert's Fifth Symphony, composed when hewas only 19, was well suited to the thirty-piece chamberensemble. Mme. Tunicka's choice of tempos gave eachof the four movements a fine background to shape thevarying moods. Especially lovely was the slowmovement, notable for beauty of tone and gracefulphrasing. The chattering, humorous Rossini Overture toII Signor Bruschino was punctuated by bows tapping onstands, the music light-hearted.

The Ravel Pavane, stately memorial to a deadprincess, had several soloists exhibiting rich sound. Theharpist had some feathery passages, feet busily pushingpedals. De Falla's Ritual Fire Dance, a virtuoso workpulsating with Spanish rhythms, was marvelously builtup to an exciting climax.

The diminutive conductor reminded one of a sorcererconjuring up magical spells-all done witheconomy ofmotion.

To hear the much-played Valse Triste of Sibelius doneso compellingly, so colorfully, was to hear itanew. Whatwords can describe the elfin delights evoked by theexquisitely played Mendelssohn Midsummer Night'sDream Scherzo? Where to find words for the saucy,raucous humor of the Kabalevsky Galop? The

xylophonist distinguished himself in his solos.

The standing ovation was graciously rewarded with afancy arrangement of Turkey in the Straw, the audienceclapping to the infectious rhythms. It was a gala concert,enhanced by our gracious hosts and hostesses. Thewarmth of the audience's reception surely broughtmuch pleasure to the musicians. We look forward to thereturn of this orchestra and its remarkable scuba-diving,mountain-climbing, music-making conductor.

-Helen Stark

Tropical Gardeners' DelightWhat grows in Florida grows at Hawthorne.Here at Hawthorne we have climatic factors of both

subtropical and tropical plant-growing conditions.Tropical plants succumb when the temperature dropsbelow freezing.

Here at Hawthorne, as elsewhere we experiencepockets of warm and cold which can confuse the homegardener. Thus you will often find a plant thought to beon the taboo list growing in an unexpected location.

The residents and garden-plant lovers of Hawthorneappear to like a great variety of species. A short walkconfirms this. Some folks soon acquire a feeling for localvegetation, while others go to the exotic.

Our Hawthorne gardens can give us new vision to seebeyond our own boundaries. We find here the passionflower and the pomegranate of the Old world, theBrazi Iian peppers with thei r scarlet berries, theBarbados lily, bird of paradise from South Africa andmany others from around the world.

Dewhirst W. Wade

Rockin' (Many Hawthorne residents are afflicted with anyone

or several popular (or unpopular) maladies such asarthritis, bursitis, heart ailments and the whole gamut oforganic and structural impairments. But few arebothered by Rocking Chair Rot - the solidly confirmedcase can't even muster strength to pronounce that finalG in "rocking."

Now, after a very comprehensive study at this usuallyfatal affliction, we are prepared to advise all who exhibita tendency to just rock and rot to avoid Hawthorne.

In this community it is a great feat to just sit and rock.Whether you are in a wheelchair orwalker, blind ordeaf,whatever - you inevitably are going to get "captured"by something or someone. Maybe just card games,chess or mah-jongg at the clubhouse or in the home.Just mention golf, bowling, archery or shuffling; butwatch out because you will get caught by the physicalactivities. So you only want to yak-yak a little; you will be

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:hair Rotnabbed for Hospitality, Channel 4, or some such. Don'tdare let another Hawthornite see you knitting, sewing,crocheting or cutting paper dolls; you're sure to end upas an arts and crafts leader or instructor. It's not evensafe to drop a line in the river to snag a bass or even rowyour li'l 01' boat; a sure way to get tangled up in fishingcontests, classes or maybe a commodore assignment inthe Boat Club.

All this adds up to a warning that if you insist on rottingaway in that comfy old rockin' chair, bring a big pot ofglue for the seat of your pants oryou will find these crazynever-grow-old Hawthornites pulling you out of therocker. Maybe just because we "suffer" with more than50 varieties of activities ranging from semi-sedentary totruly physical and from semi-stupid to truly intellectualand spiritual.

Rockin Chair Rot! Ho, ho, hoI Notat Hawthorne. We'reimmune. George McDermid

A Harmonious Blendof Talent and Fun

In what single place would you look for fun,happiness, music, songs, lauqhter, dedication,perseverence, talent, beauty, esprit? Have you guessed?It happens each Thursday afternoon in the lime room, Itis the rehearsal of our Hawthorne chorus.

More than 60 members strong, it would take acomputer to calculate the person-hours of singingexperience represented there. More than that, manyhave directed choral groups; some have taught music;several are professional musicians; and their talentsextend far beyond the realm of sharps and flats.

Esprit, dedication, and interest, three closelyassociated words, certainly are apt to apply to theHawthorne chorus. When people return week after weekand would not think of missing a rehearsal, you knowthey are dedicated. And the founderofthe choral group,our beloved and well known Elizabeth Spicher,continues to give her ability and enthusiasm.

There you have a broad-brush description of thechorus. But without the time-consuming and eminentlyqualified efforts of the co-directors, Bob Lenox and EdMerrill, it could be a bunch of good singers instead of asplendid choral group. Together with a charming,qualified piano accompanist, Mabel Lenox, they moldthe individual voices into a melodious sound.

The fruits of hard work and practice are reaped in thepleasant responses of others. In this season and spirit ofgiving, the chorus had a busy and exciting schedule ofprograms. Early in December, they performed beforethe AARP chapter in the Ocala civic auditorium with areception that was unstinted in enthusiasm and acclaim.Mid-month the group sang for the Rotary Club in theLeesburg community tenter. Twice during the month,Hawthorne chorusterspresented programs to the folksfor whom they most enjoy singing - their neighbors.They sang at the AARP Chapter #1775 meeting andagain at the community Christmas service. If you wereunable to get to either of those programs, make a noteright now that you must hear their next program. It is amust for 1977.

-Bob Winther

The "Latest" inGrandmothersStyles in grandmothers have changed since the ti~e

of Eve. We don't know much about Eve as agrandmother, but each generation has created its ownstyle, depending partly upon the development ofsociety.

Who determines the role a grandmother should play?Who determines the role anyone should play? Is itfamily; is it what "they" say, that sways us one way oranother? Is it a style which we read about, see pictured ina magazine, observe on TV? Is it a style we drift into,being influenced by all these things? Is it something wethink out and determine for ourselves?

More and more, we women are trying to think thingsout individually. We blunder; we swing too far one wayand then another, but we are trying to create a newpattern for ourselves in this rapidly changing world.There is no doubt that a grandmother's role haschanged; the grandmothers here at Hawthorne arehelping it change. I think the American pioneer spirit isflowing into the Spirit of Hawthorne, combining tocreate a new, vital, grandmother pattern.

A Hawthorne grandmother is brave enough to create alife of her own, still loving her children andgrandchildren, but NOT deriving her life from them;instead, becoming an honored and loved guest in theirhomes - as they are in hers.

Yes, grandmothers are changing - and yet, they areever unchanging; their hearts still melt when they see thepure perfection of new grandchildren, when they see thegrowth and development of those children, and whenthey see the joys and heartaches of the parents. Theyfind what they have been searching for all their lives.They find that they are part of the circle of life and loveunending - a true style that is locked in and can't bechanged.

-Mary Smith

Memorial Service - January 9thThe Spiritual Life Committee is planning another

special service for Sunday January 9 at 7:30 p.m. Allpersons who were residents of Hawthorne at the time oftheir death in 1976 will be remembered in this MemorialService.

Special invitations have been given to members oftheir families who are still residents of our community.They will also be invited to be seated in a sectionreserved for them in the Great Hall.

Harry Spicher, chairman of the committee which is

planning this service is emphasising the interfaith natureof the service. He hopes to include materials andliturgies from Protestant, Catholic and Jewish sources.

It is hoped that the chairman of the committee onlong-range planning, Carl Curtis, will be able to givemore definite information on the Hawthorne MemorialFund. These are gifts that may be received to honor thememory of departed loved ones.

Submitted by-Pop Mernitz

Miracles of Stitch "Witchery"Remember when clothes made at home often looked

like something retrieved from a missionary barrel? Backin the good old days, women longed for store boughtclothes. How times have changed.

At Hawthorne the ladies of Pam Sumblin's sewingclasses are proud of their "hand made things." They arenot "home made" and they don't look it.

Talk to a member of one of the three classes whichmeet each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 to 4p.m., and you will hear about the miracles of stitchwitchery, how to make a false cuff or stitch in the ditch.Visit one of the classes and you will see everything fromsquare dance costumes to evening gowns being createdby enthusiastic students.

Pam Sumblin, our excellent teacher, sentto us by NedRichardson, director of adult education for Lake CountyBoard of Education, faced 50 women on Setember 13thand wondered how she cou Id manage such a large class.Dr. Kauffman and Mr. Richardson solved that problemby dividing the group into three sections. Fortunatelythe craft room space was available.

The real work began immediately. Students helpedeach other, measuring and charting for individualpatterns. "If only I could make a pair of pants whichreally fit" was frequently heard. Pam started each classwith a demonstration and lecture. Then students didindividual work with Pam giving guidance when it wasneeded.

The registration fee of $3 comes back to the class insewing aids and equipment. Last year managementgenerously purchased three sewing machines whichhave greatly contributed to the success of the program.Students furnish their own fabric and accessories.

On December 7 the classes joined in giving aChristmas party in honor of Pam. Everyone left with agreat feeling of satisfaction for the past series of classes,and looked forward to the next term which begins onJanuary 3.

-Dorothy VanHorn, Chairman

Hawthorne's Own Crossword PuzzleHorizontal

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12. Popular Monday Hawthorneevent.

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3 words54. Senses55. Belonging to a high church

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Ab.9. Hurrahs in our Span. class

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Great Books ClubThe Hawthorne Great Books Club was organized last

October to discuss the great books of the western world,books which have spok'en to people through history.The original Great Books of the Western World list wascompiled by the St. Johns College faculty, andpublished by the University of Chicago. It is the list ofgreat books most widely used both by schools and byhundreds of Great Books Clubs across America.

More recently, Clifton Fadiman, the literary critic,compiled another list of 100 books, which he thoughtwould add to the readers' understanding of life. Hiscompilation includes more recent books, especiallynovels. We will read selections from both lists. By thediscussion of the books, we pool our ideas in order tobring out their meaning.

So far, we have talked about Homer's Iliad, whichstarts both lists. Through discussion we all came to seemore clearly what Homer shows us through the hand-to-hand fighting outside the walls of Troy, theconsequences of the ten-year war on the human beingscaught in it.

Scheduled forthe January 4 meeting is a discussion ofAeschylus' gorgeous and gloomy tragedy, Agamemnon.Any new members will be welcome and will help uschoose the next work, probably a modern book.Paperback books are ordered for all who want them. Thegroup meets the first and third Tuesday mornings ofeach month at the home of one of our members.

-Edith Schipper

Crossword Answers

Recently, returning to the Marina from fishing, MillerSwaney of 235 Palo Verde, dropped his treasured wristwatch into the river in eightto ten feet of water. Draggingseemed useless, but the persistence of his fishingbuddy, Mush DeWaelsche of 141 Azalea Trail, finallypaid off. On the 13th day of trying he brought it to thesurface with the aid of - you guessed it - an orangepicker! The watch started running immediately and aLeesburg jeweler pronounced it to be in perfectcondition.

Just a reminder. Help in calculating and filing yourincome tax will be available again this year. The Tax AidProgram will be organized in January. Watch the drumand the weekly announcements for dates and timeswhen knowledgeable people will be at the Clubhouse tohelp you with income tax questions or problems.

'.i}We have learned of a beautiful holiday gift which will

always be a joyous memory to all linvolved. PENNNOTES staff member Mary Smith and her husband,Rossman, of 530 Palo Verde are hosting 23 members oftheir immediate family on a 12-day Caribbean Cruise.The happy family includes grandchildren asyoung as 12months old to two sisters up to 70 years of age. TheNorthern residents boarded the Holland cruise ship onDec. 23-in New York, while Mary, Ross and other familymembers joined the party at the Florida port. Our HappyHoliday wishes to all on this grand occasion.

'.i}The Fun With Music group journeyed to Leesburg in

early December to entertain the local Rotary Club aftertheir regular meeting at Venetian Gardens. As is alwaysthe case, the performance was spontaneous andunrehearsed, including several seasonal Christmasnumbers, with excellent audience participation. Theprogram was well received and several Rotariansexpressed the hope that the group could return at a laterdate for a repeat performance.

{i}Members of the Book Review Committee havechosen

the Hawthorne Library to be beneficiary of their latestclub project. Receipts from the next book review will beused to purchase large print books for the enjoyment ofHawthorne residents. Muriel Bullard will reviewArmageddon in the Middle East by Dana AdamsSchmidt on Tuesday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m. in theAuditorium. Come and support a worthy project whichmay one day benefit most of us.

'.i}Have you seen the picnic tables and benches near the

pool area? We can thank management for this additionas we look forward to outdoor picnics with family andfriends. And the next addition will be barbecue grills inthe same area. Activity in the storage area will result inconversion of part of the storage room for a dark roomfor Camera Club members.