Lake Region Coffee News – February 10, 2022
Before Coffee this morning we were visited by Abraham Lincoln (Rick Otey, Dave Swearingen’s brother). He gave a very meaningful presentation of President Lincoln reminding us of some of our very important American history that we sometimes don’t think about with our very busy lives.
Jayne Jones (our own Queen of Hearts) was the MC today
Attendance – 212
Kim Burch, New Residents: There were no new residents form Kim to introduce this morning. Kim reported that she has pictures of residents representing 437 homes. She is hoping to have the new directory available by the end of February.
Visitors: Barb Swearingen introduced Dave’s brothers and their wives, Tom and Evelyn Swearingen from Iowa and Rick and Mary Otey from Tremont, IL; Jerry Henry introduced their friends, Dave and Dawn Schneider from Dover, PA; Lois Derrick introduced her friends Gladys Lake from Corbin, KY and Jane Garbin from Sweetwater, TN; and Dave Johnson introduced his brother, Harry from Deer River, MN.
Shari Haines, Serendipity: Today we thank Jayne Jones, Queen of Hearts to the Park and Denis and Barbara Albert in celebration of the 47th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day for our donuts and muffins. And when someone pays for the pastries, the Social Club pays for the coffee and tea.
This week at LRV has been filled with music. The weather outside may have been dreary and wet, but here inside this Clubhouse it was “rockin and rollin”. Saturday night the Canadians sponsored Canada Night with a live band and then on Tuesday night the Dance Committee gave everyone a “free show” of magic and outstanding music. If you missed either of these events, you missed a good time and some really good music.
I have received information regarding two former residents: First, I was informed of the death of Helen Hadden on January 28 in Ontario Canada. Helen and Donald were former residents at 207 Orchid. She was 84 years old. She is survived by 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring I have the address of her daughter, Ann Gordon, 1371 Brock Concession 1, Sunderland, ON Loc 1H0.
I also received word of the death of Leo Campagna on February 3 at his home in Vermont. He and his wife Theresa lived at 102 Mustang for about 20 years. Leo was 91 years old. He is survived by his wife Theresa, 3 sons, 3 grandsons and 3 great grandchildren.
You have probably noticed that the flag inside of LRV have been flying at half-staff. They are in honor of Jim Prowant. Jim passed on February 8 in Danville, PA. He is a snowbird resident at 555 Peacock. He and his daughter were here recently. Jim was 94 years old. He has owned here in LRV for 28 years when Peacock was just a dirt road. He is survived by his daughter, Laurie and two sons, John and Charles; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services for Jim will be held on February 18 in Mifflinburg, PA. Cards and words of sympathy can be sent to Laurie Derr, 1515 Orchard Road, Box 17, Millmont, PA 17845
A moment of silence in remembrance of James Prowant followed by TAPS in honor of Jim’s service in the Army during World War II.
I understand that Whitey Allen, 321 Beaver Lane, is hospitalized back in Ohio.
Any health concerns that we should be aware of so we can include them in all our prayers and thoughts this week? Be sure to keep Whitey and the families of the deceased mentioned this morning in your thoughts and prayers
Birthdays
Feb 10 - Earl Floyd
Sherry Johnson
Feb 11 - Karen Pyles
Feb 12 - Sue Ramsey
Jeff Andrews
Richard Shirey
Feb 13 - Glenn Harris
Sue Brooks
Roger Wilcox
Steve Mark
Andrea Wessels
Feb 14 - Joe Evans
Feb 15 - Jackie Fain
Emil Martel
Feb 16 - Marilyn Rhodes
Irene Cowell
Alan Meyer
Heather Smith
Anniversaries
Feb 12 - Dave & Rose Browne
Feb 14 - Warren & Marlene Law
Steve & Trish Hill
Denis & Barbara Albert – 47 years
Marcia Besser, Out-of-Park Activities: Marcia was on a trip today. She has nothing to report; all the trips are on the Board and if you owe for a trip, please get it to her as soon as possible,
Announcements
Jayne announced there are several items in the card room kitchen. If you have anything out on the counters, they need to be claimed. This area will be cleaned up before the Social Club’s Activity/Club Fair.
Richard Horner: Richard wants to welcome you to church service on Sunday mornings at 8 am in the Card Room. He will be talking about “a skunk in the chicken house.”
George Worden, Boat Club President: George reminded us of the breakfast on Saturday morning. They will start serving at 7 am for the residents who are participating in the Carport Sale. The St Patrick’s Day Picnic will be held on Saturday, March 19, at the Hammock. There will be a Cake Walk and a Golf Cart Parade as well as other games and food. There is a signup sheet to donate a cake to the Cake Walk and also a signup sheet to participate in the Golf Cart Parade. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorations.
Gary Rushford, Vets & Friends: Gary reminded us that on February 19 the Vets & Friends will do a flag disposal at the firepit at 11 am following that they will be serving hamburgers, potato salad and water. Tickets are $5 and are on sale now. Proceed from this event will go to the purchase and upkeep of the flags flown here in the Park. The Vets and Friends Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 4 pm. Tickets are $10. This will be your opportunity to honor the Vets here in the Park. The Vets have shirt on sale – white for Veterans, blue are for members. There will be a raffle for wall art by Nick Romano are on sale and winners will be drawn on March 5. Do not hesitate to contact any Veteran, if you need help.
Betty Akerman, Social Club President: Betty reminded us of the Carport Sale on Saturday, February 12 with preview day on Friday, February 11. On Saturday the 5 @ 5 guys will be serving food. If anyone has silk flower that you are getting rid of, the Pateo Group is looking for them to be used at their “Prom” last in March. After the Sale anything that you have leftover, the Nazarene Church will come in and pick up your items for their Thrift Shop. Items should be boxed and store under the canopy at the Maintenance Shed (do not leave items at your homes if you want to donate them). The trash people know about the Carport Sale and will be prepared to take trash items.
On Wednesday, February 23, there will be a Haystack Dinner at 5 pm. This is an event started by Ed and Betty Sandefer. The proceeds will go toward the Community Garden and the Pateo. Tickets are available; they ae $8 and there are only 80 tickets left.
Today after this meeting the Social Club Meeting will be held. We encourage everyone to attend.
Patti Smith: Patti announced the Sycamore Lane Block Party. It will be held on March 23 starting at 4:30 pm at the Hammock or the Clubhouse if weather is a problem. Help is needed to plan; interested meet in the Card Room after this meeting.
Chuck Holtz, Pateo Group: Chuck announced the” Do Over” Prom to be held on Saturday, March 28 from 7 – 10 pm in the Clubhouse. Music will be provided by a DJ (Jamie and Michelle). Tickets will be available at Coffee in March. Ladies start planning your dress and gentlemen your tux. (Amazon has a t-shirt that looks like a tux).
Patsy Zumwalt, 5 @ 5 guys: This Saturday the 5 @ 5 guys will be out front selling hotdogs and hamburgers, etc. So, all come on down for your lunch. They continue to work on the Cactus Garden. If you have a cactus in your yard that you would like to donate, just let Patsy know and the guys will come and get it. The Garden is over by the Fire Pit; be sure to go by and see it.
Beth Mikolayek, Dance Committee: Beth reminded us of the Valentine Dance is on Saturday, February 19 from 7-10 pm. The music will be provided by the very wonderful, Jim & Mandy. Tickets are $5 and are on sale next week and at the door. Even if you do not dance, come and enjoy the wonderful music.
Our show last Tuesday evening was enjoyed by many of you. We are planning to have them again next February 14. Beth thanked those who were here for the show and help stack up the chairs (it only took 5 minutes) and also for those who helped to set the hall yesterday after line dancing for today’s Coffee.
Jacqui Biddle, Quilt Club: Jacqui reminded us again about the Quilt Club Village Walk will be held on Tuesday, February 22, at 8 am. 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. This is the Quilt Club’s project to give back to our community, Haines City, to those who are in need of this support. All donations and money are taken directly to House Blest for them to distribute.
Jim Biddle, Poker: Jim announced the Texas Holdem will be played on Tuesdays starting on February 15 at noon for a little bit higher stakes. You can sign up on that morning.
Barbara Sadler: There will be a short meeting of those interested in help to plan Kentucky Night next year.
Joan London, Quilt & Garden Club: First Joan announced that this Friday, the Garden Club will be serving their chicken or egg salad wraps, baked beans, chips at the Hammock 5 @ 4.
Joan announced that the Quilt Club raffle has started. They are raffling off 13 table toppers. 13 table runners; and a quilt. Raffle ticket will be sold on Thursday until our Quilt Show on March 10 when winners will be announced. 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. Next week will be the final time to purchase a ticket.
Norma Smith, Red Hatters: Norma announced that she has made a reservation for lunch on Friday, February 18. We will meet up front at 11:30 am so that Norma can get everyone “loaded”. Please sign up on the Board so she can give the restaurant a number. She has secured 15 seats at the Quilter’s Tea at the 3 pm seating. Come and wear your red hat.
Norma has a table at the Carport Sale to sell her “little babies”. Stop by and take one of her “little babies” home.
Donna Williams, Craft Club: Donna announced that tomorrow the Friday Craft Club will meet in the Card Room at 1 pm. They are going to be making “no sew” blankets for donation. There are 2 members of the Craft Club that will teach everyone how. The following Friday they will be making “knome” Christmas ornaments.
Steve Mark, Board of Directors: Steve announced that the bathroom here in the Clubhouse has had motion detector light switches. This will help to save on electricity. Steve reminded that the property on the right side of the road down at the marina is part of our sewage system. We need to keep people, cars, or golf carts off that property. Also the annual election for the Board of Directors will be Tuesday, February 22. There are nine people running. That is great.
A shout out of “Thanks” goes to
Chuck Enlow and Chuck Holtz for the sound
Piano: Norma Smith
Alice Reed for counting heads and those wonderful muffins
Cashier: Judi Miller for not taking our money
Al Granato for turning on the coffee pots
Kitchen Crew: Marianne Ortenzio, Trish Hill, Gail Granato, Lois Brown, and Peggy Wanemacher
50/50 Crew: Wes & Linda Wilson
The 50/50 winners this week are:
$49.00 – Len Smith/Jim Kolasa
$98.00 – Ken Mackellar
$5.00 - Name Tag: Judy Whitaker
Social Club Drawing winner of $5.00 from the 2022 membership list was Shirley Moore. Shirley was present. Next week the drawing will be $5.00.
Thought for the week
There are two days of celebration this week. First on the 12th we honor Abraham Lincoln and on the14th we honor those we love on Valentine’s Day. So, in honor of both days, I have 2 thoughts for the week. First from Abraham Lincoln:
You can fool some of the people all of the time,
and all of the people some of the time,
but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.
Abraham Lincoln
Then from Charles Schulz these words of wisdom for Valentine’s Day:
All you need is love.
But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.
Charles Schulz