From left: Linda Tucker, Corinthia Losavro, Joan Vande Kieft, and Jackie Wagner.
Don’t mess with us! Schooner residents Linda Tucker, Joan Vande Kieft and Jackie Wagner learned how to be formidable foes after participating in the safety seminar led by Crime Prevention Specialist Corinthia Losavro from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. At The Landings women’s safety workshop around 20 women learned many ways to avoid becoming a victim, by using self-defense and escape techniques.
For example, when out and about, walk with a purpose, pay attention to the environment, and don’t be distracted by your phone or earphones. It is a good idea to make eye contact with people you see, even greeting them with a quick hello. Criminals don’t want to be noticed and will likely go elsewhere. So, if one of these Schooner ladies gives you the eye and says hello, she just might not be flirting.
If one of these gals starts yelling “No!”, “Go away”, “Stop” or “Back Away!” be prepared for her to get into her ready mode. At that point one hopes the attacker runs away because his face and other body parts might be in danger. Our other self-defense weapons, cell phones and giant Stanley water bottles, could also cause harm in this situation.
Corinthia discussed many more thoughts and strategies to keep people safe. Be sure to join her workshops when she takes time out of her busy schedule to return to The Landings.
Celebration of Life
Jackie Wagner and her sons Jimmy and Ronnie invited Landings friends and family to a Celebration of Life on February 10 at the Compass Rose dining room. Over 250 people attended to honor Larry who passed away on December 10, 2025. Refreshments, beverages, and football-decorated cookies were enjoyed by the guests while Keith Belfiglio provided music. Joe Labuto accompanied singers Maria Aponte “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and Lynn Cisky “God Bless America”.
Larry promoted the Landings Fishing Club as president and earned ‘Fisherman of the Year’. LeRoy Fleming, friend and fellow Fishing Club member, wrote and offered up a prayer for Larry at the celebration. A former Marine, Larry had a fantastic life. His family and friends will miss him greatly.
