He's hosted happy hours ever since. I don't do well in an art class. Len lost his sight at 14 months, after fever from measles ruptured his corneas. He briefly saw colors in his 30's after a corneal transplant. Len and Teena Ecker sway to the last song at a Saturday night dance held at the Club House.
Citrus Park has a variety of events for couples.
Teena, who married Len in 1998 after dating him since 1986, said people questioned why she got involved with a blind man, especially since her late husband suffered from Multiple Sclerosis. The always-smiling Len apparently likes what he sees. He's friendly with everyone, a constant joker. And his affection for others is given back in return. When he bowls and hits a strike or spare, his lane is the happiest place on Earth.