Tom Greenhaw wrote software for a living. He founded two companies that have processed billions of transactions at thousands of business locations. As examples, True Value Hardware and Michael's have used his systems for inventory management. Tom is now retired, but he has many projects he's working on. His most notable project is building a robotic hand, an incredibly complex undertaking. He uses artificial intelligence extensively and was instrumental in helping create machine learning before AI was called AI.

Neighborly News talks to Copperleaf Director of Food and Beverage, Alex Satizabal and Executive Chef, Justin Hornyak to get a behind the scenes look at everything that needs to happen to provide a quality experience to the members.

Do you know what the least liked meats are at Copperleaf? Chef Justin knows and avoids them.

Are you aware of the new Chef's Table? What are the events the members need to be aware of? How does Alex train and motivate the staff? How does Justin decide the menus? All of these questions get answered in a short 20 minute interview.

Mike Vitale is a singer, songwriter and performer currently based in Los Angeles. We may see someone perform but not realize all the behind the scenes work it takes to be a musician. This interview pulls back the curtain to the details a musician deals with on a day-to-day basis.

Mike recently signed a contract to work for Holland America. He boarded in October and his contract was extended until March. I'm sure you'll find our conversation frank and enlightening.

Mike's music is available on all major streaming services. Here is a link to his webpage. Enjoy!

https://mikevitalemusic.com/

Mike recorded this song on the ship. Stumbling (Into the Next Thing)

Stumbling

Carrie and I started 2026 off with a cruise. The way we did it was interesting. We cruised standby. Here is a 10 minute description of what we did, how we did it and the savings that we realized as a result. Stay tuned. Later this week, I will release an interview with Mike Vitale, a singer songwriter and performer on the cruise.

Copperleaf resident, Claire Batista is a PGA Class A Golf Professional. She founded and currently runs the Claire Batista Golf Academy.

She competed on Florida's Mini Tours and made her mark in collegiate golf as the founder and head coach of the University of Toledo women's golf team, leading the program to outstanding success during her nine-year tenure.

In 2002, she was recognized as one of the top 50 women teaching professionals in the U.S.

This past June, Claire began sharing her expertise through instructional videos on YouTube. With more than 80 videos now posted, her audience continues to grow steadily.

Here is a link to Claire's channel on YouTube: Claire Batista

On October 28, Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica. Sustained winds were 185 mph. Some regions had up to 40" of rain. Homes were leveled, roads were washed out and blocked by debris. Many rural areas are still cut off from civilization. 72% of the island was without power. Cell towers are down and the only link to the outside world is the few people fortunate enough to have Starlink and a generator to provide electricity.

Copperleaf has many H2B employees that have been affected deeply by this storm. Randy interviewed them to get a first hand explanation of how they and their families are affected.

In this episode, we sit down with Patty McPherson, a lifelong animal lover whose passion for wildlife began when she was just a young girl. Patty shares how her connection to animals has grown and evolved over the years, leading her to become an advocate for wildlife in her community.

We also dive into two incredible rescue stories that took place right in the Copperleaf neighborhood, showcasing Patty's compassion, quick thinking and dedication to helping animals in need.

This heartfelt conversation is a celebratin of kindness, community and the powerful bond between humans and the natural world.

PJ Shanahan is the son of Copperleaf resident Carol Shanahan. You may have seen PJ on the golf course, but you might not know his name. He is paralyzed from the chest down after being shot in the back during a robbery attempt. July 16 will mark the 15th anniversary of that tragic event. Two young men left him to die in the street, but God had other plans for him.

Hi story embodies perseverance, faith, and postivity in the face of tragedy. I got goosebumps while listening to his inspiring journey.

Toward the end of the 30-minute interview, he also revealed his passion for The Grateful Dead. You would be amazed at the number of Dead concerts he has attended.

The next time you see PJ, be sure to say "hi." I'm certain he will have a captivating story to share!