Lake Region Coffee News – January 27, 2022
Jim Biddle was the MC today
Attendance – 250
New Residents, Kim Burch: Kim Burch reported on the new directory. By the end of this week, Kim will have photographed about 423 households. If you have not had your picture taken, she will still be taking pictures on Friday and Saturday. There were no new residents to be introduced today.
Visitors: Ree Enlow introduced their friends, Dave and Diane Phillips from Delaware; Dave Smith introduced his daughter and son in law from Michigan.
Shari Haines, Serendipity: Today we got to purchase our own donut or muffin and even had to pay for our coffee and tea.
I want to share with you all a “note” the Quilt Club received that you all need to hear – “To all at Lake Region: The recent donations of food and a check of $330 was received with a thankful heart. The food is very much in need at this present time and will likely be distributed before Christmas. Your Park and the Quilt Club have been exceedingly good to House Blest over the past years. Please accept and let others know of our sincere appreciation and thanks.” Just to let you know the Quilt Club will again be accepting donations of nonperishable food for House Blest Food Pantry during their Village Walk on February 22, the morning of the Annual Meeting.
I want to take a few minutes to talk to you all about this room and chairs and tables. On any given week these chairs and tables are set up and taken down at least twice if not more. That is a lot of hard work. Jamie Moore has graciously accepted the job as the chair coordinator. That does not mean he does it all. For example, on Wednesdays after line dancing, the main hall needs to be set up for Card Bingo in the afternoon and Coffee on Thursdays. Most of the line dancers are women and they are willing to help, but they need help. Then on Fridays the chairs and tables need to come down again for Chair Yoga and if there is an event on the weekend, back up they go again. Every event usually has helped with this, but more volunteers. You have heard it said many times “this park runs with volunteers”. If you are willing to help, please let me know thru my email or text and I will give your name and phone number to Jamie so that he has more “Volunteers”. One of my grandmother’s favorite sayings was “many hand make short work”.
I am sorry to report the death of Richard Caron. Richard and Dot have a home at 291 Wolverine. Dot told me that they have been in LRV for 26 years. Richard was 85 years old and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He is survived by his wife, Dot; 6 children; 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Boscoan, New Hampshire. Cards and words of sympathy can be sent to Dot at 10 Scarborough Road, Nashua, NH 03063.
A moment of silence in remembrance of Richard Caron followed by “TAPS” in honor of Richard’s service in the Marine Corp.
Birthdays
Jan 28 - Janet Colton
Diane Rowe
Charles Ortenzio
Jan 29 - Dottie Minnich
Steve Stine
Kathleen Taylor
Jan 30 - Jim Prowant
Joe Cramp
Richard Maag
Jan 31 - Ken Wilkie
Dan Redick
Kitty Lonsway
Feb 1- Carol Hutchinson
Feb 2- Steve Young
Anniversaries
Jan 29 - Paul & Sharon Sandiford
Jan 30 - Ed & Janet Young
Jan 31 - Ed & Phyllis Anderson – 57 years
Jack & Pam Howell
Dale & Janice Schroeder – 46 years
Feb 1 - Don Delagarde & Shelly Michaels
Marcia Besser, Out-of-Park Activities: Marcia reported that the trip to the Kennedy Space Center tomorrow has been cancelled. This will be rescheduled and it will be posted on the Bulletin Board. Please put phone numbers on the signup sheet when signing up. And, also please pay when you signup.
Announcements
Jim announced that the “Meet the Candidates” Meeting will be Monday, January 31 at 1 pm in the Clubhouse, not February 3 is earlier reported. Moderator will be Dave Swearingen. Questions should be written and given to Sarah in the Office prior to the meeting.
Richard Horner: Richard announced church service on Sunday mornings at 8 am in the Card Room. Next Sunday morning they will have a guest soloist.
Patti Gaudreau: Patti announced that the Visitor Information Center will have “Spring Training Day” on Saturday, February 12. They will have “buy one get one” tickets for Bock Tower and Legoland. Visitor Center is open 8 am – 1 pm. First 300 people will get a free t-shirt.
Chuck Rogers, Fishing Tournament: Chuck announced that the Annual Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 27. Signups will begin next week at Coffee. You do not have to have a boat to fish in the contest. You can fish from a dock or shore. Cost is $20.
Jacqui Biddle, Quilt Club: Jacqui announced the Quilt Club Village Walk will be held on Tuesday, February 22. This is the same day of the Annual Meeting. Admission will again be a donation of either nonperishable food or cash to be given to House Blest in Haines City.
Donna Williams, Craft Club: Donna announced that tomorrow will be the first meeting of our Friday Craft Group. They are going to paint wooden Christmas ornaments. You will need a paint brush, a Styrofoam plate to put your paint on, a cup to rinse your paint brush, some acrylic paint and embellishment you want to use and glue.
Betty Akerman, Social Club President: Betty reminded us of the Carport Sale on Saturday, February 12 with preview day on Friday, February 11. If there are crafters that are interested in selling crafts at their house, please let Betty so she can advertise that information.
Barb Norsen, Newsletter & Potluck: Barb reminded us of Potluck on Tuesday, February 1. There is still room on tables 7 and 8. March 1 is also Potluck and no one has signed up to help with set up and clean up. When your club takes this on, they get to run the 50/50 for your Club. Also, Social Club memberships are being sold on Thursdays. They are only $5. If you have not signup, we will be coming knocking on your door. Today is Newsletter Day. Your help is needed to distribute them to homes.
George Worden, Boat Club: George will have an agenda sometime today back in the Card Room.
Joan London, Quilt Club: Joan reminded us of the Quilt Club’s Tea will be held on Sunday, February 27 with seatings at 1 pm and 3 pm. Ticket is $10 and sold at Coffee.
Brenda Rollins, Board of Directors: Brenda is concerned that some of us are not receiving emails that are sent out by the Office. She is going to send out a “TEST” email. If you receive it, fine and do not respond. If you do not receive an email, please come to the office with the correct information. Please check your “spam”.
Lanny Hegadorn, Canada Night: Canada Night is coming up. It is a dance only this year. Tickets are available from Barry & Darlene Tait. They are $5.00 each.
Bob Schmitz, Dance Committee: Bob reported that the Dance Committee wants to pay back for all your support to our dances. On Tuesday, February 8, the Dance Committee is having a “Free Show” at 7 pm. It will be a magic show by Mike’s friend, “Black Magic Joe” and Cliff Erickson will also entertain. There will be limited tickets and they will be “Free”. Ticket will be handed out today and next Thursday at Coffee and Bonnie Fry and Sharon Eaton will have them available at their homes.
Marilyn Mackie: Voting on the bylaws will continue until 10 am. It is now or never. It will be the same thing on February 22.
Linda Henry: Linda expressed her appreciation for all the work that Kim Burch has done on our New Directory – all the hours taking pictures, phone calls, etc. Thank you, Kim.
Betsy Ambruoso, Pateo Group: Betsy reported that the 5 @ 4 tomorrow will be in the Clubhouse if there is rain. Otherwise at the Hammock. Menu will be those big hot dogs with all the fixins.
Al Granato, Corn Hole: Al thanked everyone for their support of the Corn Hole Club. The Corn Hole raffle has been completed and winners will be pulled. All the money raised will be used for the maintenance and repairs of the boards and facility. Winners of the 5 - $50 are: Barry Allen – Joe/Dellia Vecchio – Trish Drinkwater – Gloria Sponcil – Donna Stapleton. Congrats!!!
A shout out of “Thanks” goes to
Larry Hegadorn and Chuck Enlow for the sound
Piano: Norma Smith
Alice Reed for counting heads and those wonderful muffins
Cashier: Judi Miller for taking our money
Al Granato for turning on the coffee pots
Kitchen Crew: Sherm & Millie Shartzer, Len Smith, Kathy and George Taylor
50/50 Crew: Dorothy Bigness and Ralph Dick
The 50/50 winners this week are:
$55.75 – Linda Wilson/Debra Olin
$111.50 – Glenda Bishop
$5.00 - Name Tag: Sharon Adkins
Social Club Drawing winner of $35.00 from the 2022 membership list was Betty Thoman. Betty was present. Next week the drawing will be $5.00.
Thought for the week
Wherever you go,
No matter what the weather,
Always bring your own sunshine.