Lake Region Coffee News – January 13, 2022
Mary Smelser was the MC today. Mary thanked everyone who participated in the blood drive on Monday. We had 26 unit of blood drawn. Mary stressed the importance of blood donation. There are other locations to give blood if you missed Monday.
Attendance – 207
New Residents: Kim Burch introduced Nola Batten, a new resident at 383 Hawkeye, originally from New York.
Visitors: David Smelser introduced Mary’s sister, Sharon, from Michigan. Kim reminded those who have not signed up to have their picture taken for the new directory. Kathryn Bolton is in the back to assist you or you can call Kim directly at 260-908-1525.
Shari Haines, Serendipity: Today we can thank our new residents, Chris & Jennifer Sible, for our donuts and muffins in memory of Jennifer’s dad, Gene Spitz who lived at 11 Blue Grass for many years He passed in August of 2020. And, of course, when someone buys the donuts and muffins, the Social Club furnishes the coffee and tea.
I have received word of the death of Bob Metzger, a former resident at 406 Sunflower. Bob has been living at River’s Edge in Lake Wales that last few years.
As we sit here this am, there are many of us who have or have had experienced covid. This new strain is so highly contagious, omracon. The symptoms don’t seem really serious – like the common cold. But let’s take this seriously and protect ourselves and those around us. If you have cold like symptoms, stay home; when out and about, wear your mask when you are indoors. I know; I hate them also.
Birthdays
Jan 13 - Dan Mikesell
Ed Young
Cindy Simonds
Jan 14 - Leo Gurkowski
Peggy Harding
Jan 15 - David Johnson/Mustang
Mike Novak
Douglas Wymer
Jeannine Gleason
Jan 16 - Jim Altemose
Nancy Hanacek
Joan London
Jan 17 - Al Wilson
Thomas Link
Ellen Wilbanger
Jan 18 - Bob Leicht
Carol Fink
Jan 19 - Mary Crich
Luella Wescott
Marilyn Reust
Anniversaries
Jan 13 – Al & Sue Beebe
Marcia Besser, Out-of-Park Activities: Marcia reported that all the trips are on the board. If you signed up for something and have not paid, Marcia needs your money. There are ball games in March.
Announcements
Mary announced that this Friday at 1 pm there is a Nomination to the Board of Directors Meeting in the Clubhouse for this year’s election. Also, January 27, the meeting will be voting for the change of the bylaws being made to approve the spectrum contract. Only the voting member of your household needs to attend. It will be held right after coffee.
Wood carvers will meet at 1 pm at the Hammock. will be held in the Card Room tonight from 6 – 8 pm. Questions call Pat White. Karaoke Dance will be held in the Clubhouse on Saturday, January 22 from 7 – 10 pm. Tickets are on sale and will be available next Thursday at Coffee and at the door. Tickets are $5.
Betty Akerman, Social Club President: Carport Sale will be held on February 12. Tables can be reserved with Sarah in the Office starting on January 19. Tables are 1 for $7; 2 for $6 each or the maximum of 3 for $5 each. The last day to pay $5 to get on the map is February 11.
Social Club Activity Fair scheduled for Monday; January 17 has been postponed. The new date is Monday, February 28, from 3 – 5 pm.
Richard Horner: Sunday morning church services are held every Sunday at 8 am in the Card Room. Come early.
Jayne Jones, Social Club: Jayne encouraged everyone to join the Social Club. There are a couple ladies in the back who will take your $5 for Social Club Membership. Also, as Chair for the Social Club Nominating Committee. We have several positions available this year. If you are interested in running for a position on the Social Club Board, submit your resume to Barb Norsen by February 3. Question you can contact Jayne at 863-439-3274.
Bill Mulvay, Vet & Friends: Vets are having an Ice Cream Social this Sunday in the Card Room from 2 pm. Also, Vets are planning on having a Flag Burning Ceremony at Fire Pit on Saturday, February 19 at 11 am. Followed by a social at the Hammock at 1 pm. Hamburgers will be served.
Chuck Holtz, Corn Hole: Chuck reminded us of the Corn Hole Fundraiser. Chances to win a $50 gift card for 5 different local restaurants are being sold for $5 each. There are on about 60 are left.
Lanny Hegadorn, Canada Night: Lanny announced that Canada Night ticket are being sold for $5. Canada Night will be a dance only this year on Saturday, February 5 from 7 – 10 pm. Limited seating to allow distancing. Tickets will be available at the door, at Coffee, or at 148 Buckeye.
Joan London, Quilt Club: Hold on to those hats!! The Quilt Club is still going to have the Quilt Club Tea, but it has been postponed until Sunday, February 27, with seatings at 1 pm and 3 pm. If you have previously purchased tickets and this date is not good, see the ladies selling tickets on Thursday mornings and they will refund your money. Tickets are $10.
Miriam Harcek, Garden Club: Garden Club will be serving their now famous chicken salad (or egg salad) wraps at the Hammock on Friday evening at the 5 @ 4. If you need a carryout, you can call Joan London, Char Pickereign, or Miriam.
George Worden, Boat Club: The rescheduled Boat Club Meeting will be held today after the Social Club Meeting. The Boat Club Breakfast has been rescheduled for this Saturday, from 7:30 -9 am. Next week at Coffee they will be selling Boat Club Membership again. Memberships are $5.
Jerry Sammon, Board of Directors: Jerry clarified what is going on with the garbage. Because of the abundance of garbage and trash, the garbage company will be picking up on Tuesday and Wednesday. They have a two cubic yard maximum per stop. That is the reason the garbage that was left in front of the Maintenance building was not picked up. Leave you trash in your own driveway. If you have any problems, do not call after Wednesday afternoon. If you are doing construction, you are responsible for your construction trash.
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 not taking our money
Kitchen Crew: Sher & Millie Shartzer, Len Smith, Debra Olin, George Taylor and Linda Mayer
50/50 Crew: Sylvia Black and Gail Noonan
The 50/50 winners this week are:
$37.00 – Jim Kolasa/Bill Taylor
$74.00 – Jim Kolasa
$5.00 - Name Tag: Chuck Holtz
Social Club Drawing winner of $25.00 from the 2022 membership list was Gary Zindars. Gary was not present. Next week the drawing will be $30.00.
Thought for the week
If 2021 told us anything….
It tells us to enjoy the moments we have,
And don’t take any day, anything or
Anyone for granted.