Lake Region Coffee News – March 3, 2022
Lanny Hegadorn was the MC today
Attendance – 240
Kim Burch, New Residents: Kim introduced Ron and Judy Klimek, new snowbird residents at 174 Keystone, from Wisconsin.
Kim reported that the printing continues on our directory.
Visitors: Lois Aldefer introduced her son, Jeff, and his wife Tammy from Muncie, IN. Jerry Sammon introduced their son, Scott, from Minnesota.
Shari Haines, Serendipity: Today we can thank Mike & Barbara Sadler in celebration of their 53rd wedding anniversary on the 8th and Margaret Kaufman in celebration of her birthday on March 12th. And, of course, when someone buys the donuts and muffins, the Social Club furnishes the coffee and tea.
Today have I another happy event to share with you from our residents. Samuel Moorehead is a 15-year-old freshman at Hudsonville High School in Michigan. He is the grandson of Roger and Debbie Miller and the great grandson of Phyliss Rogers at 289 Garden Lane. Samuel is on the Hudsonville High School Robotics Team. Last weekend his four-member team won the Michigan High School Robotics State Championship. This qualifies them to compete in the World High School Robotic Championship in May in Dallas, Texas.
A little personal happy news. Bruce and I will be going to the airport on Saturday to pick up our oldest granddaughter, Kayla, and her husband, Matt, as well as great grandson, Peyton. So, if you see me smiling more next week you will know why.
Bob Miller, 396 Sunshine, is in Heart of Florida Hospital. Hopefully he will be coming home today.
Barb Norsen, 207 Orchid, had knee replacement surgery yesterday. She reports that she went to the hospital 5:30 am and at 7:30 am they took me in for a full knee replacement. All went well and she left the hospital at 3:30 pm. She is doing good and thanks all for your prayers.
Any more health concerns that anyone wants to share this morning.
Birthdays
Mar 3 - Phillip Brink
Dana Kotz
Beth Mikolayek
Kim Herald
Cheryl Johnson
Mar 4 - Martha Lautenschlager
Jean Martel
Mar 5 - Donald Kolb
Mar 7 - Roger Phillips
John Hailey
Mar 8 - Melody Schrauben
Trudy Nagel
Freda Holdright
Mar 9 - Kathy Gearhart
Barbara Blinco
Anniversaries
Mar 3 - Jim & Susie Ramsey
Mar 4 - Phil & Sue Granger
Mar 6 - Doug & Susie Nichols
Mar 7 - Jeff & Karla Wright
Mar 8 - Mike & Barbara Sadler – 53 years
Marcia Besser, Out-of-Park Activities: Marcia was not present today. All Out-Of-Park trip information is on the Board in the west hall.
Announcements
Lanny announced that Glenn Edgin would like to get two or three nurse volunteers. If you have nursing experience, please see Glenn. The Ham Jam planned for Monday has been changed to Wednesday at 3 pm at the Hammock. And, this Sunday at 7 pm the Bandoliers Show will be here in the Clubhouse.
Richard Horner: Richard led us in a moment of silence to think and pray for the residents of the Ukraine. Tomorrow evening at 6 pm we will have a time of prayer in the Card Room for the people of Ukraine. Sunday morning at 8 am our regular Sunday service in the Card Room. This week communion will be served.
Jinx Rogers: Today is Newsletter Day. Please help by distributing the Newsletter on your street. They will be in the back after coffee.
Chuck Rogers, Fishing Tournament: Chuck thanked all who helped with the Fishing Tournament last Saturday (Deb Miller for taking pictures; Deb Lousenberry for recording the weights at the weigh in; Kevin Lousenberry and John Bertram for set up and take down; Norma Rogers who secured door prizes [over $645 worth]; George Worden for setting up the sound system. Winners were Harry Jacobs for big bass (6#, 10 oz); Jodi Battle for string of bass (14#, 5 oz); Wayne Hamblen for big croppie (13 oz); George Worden for string of croppie (5#, 7 oz); Richard Carl for total weight of blue gill (12 oz) and Bob Stapleton for biggest critter fish [catfish] (6#, 4 oz). Total weight of all fish was 96#. It was a perfect day.
Pat White, Art Club: Pat introduced Sherry Johnson who will be the new leader of the Art Club. Next week, March 12, the Clubhouse will be transformed into a thing of beauty with all manner of different paintings and woodcarvings. Saturday at 9 am until 2 pm. Don’t miss it. Sherry reported that there will be free refreshments and door prizes.
Gary Rushford, Vets & Friends: The Vets and Friends Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 4 pm. There are a few tickets left. They are $10.
George Worden, President of the Boat Club: After Coffee this morning there will be a Boat Club meeting in the Card Room. They will be electing new officers. Please sign up on the Board in the west hall if your will make a cake for the Cake Walk at the St Patrick’s Day Picnic. We need all the cakes we can get (please include the ingredients). George thanked Chuck and Norma for the great job they did with the Fishing Tournament.
Norma Smith, Red Hatters: Norma reported that they will be going to lunch on Monday, March 14, at 4 Lakes at 11:30 am. A signup sheet is on the Board in the west hall. More information next week.
Jack Gerros, Entertainment Committee: Jack has a show coming up on Tuesday, March 15, at 7:30 pm. The entertainer will be Michael D’Amore. Michael was here before. A few tickets are still available. There is a ticket mix up. If you have a ticket that is for March 17, 2020, will be honored at the door but remember the show is March 15, 2022.
Joan London, Quilt Club: Joan thanked all who came to our Quilt Tea on Sunday. It was a marvelous time. She also reminded everyone that we are selling raffle tickets for our table runners, table toppers and king size quilt. They are 6 chances for $5. The Quilt Show will be next Thursday and that will be your last chance to purchase tickets and the winner will be announced at the end of coffee next week.
Michael Jorgensen, Director of Village Choir: The Village Choir will give a Concert on Sunday, March 13 at 7 pm in the Clubhouse. Come and enjoy.
Jim Biddle: Jim thanked all those who volunteered to help with poker at the St Patrick’s Day Picnic. He will start calling to set up your time on Monday.
Tom Pomroy: The Winter Haven Barbershop Quartet is back in business. Their 12th Annual Show will be Sunday, April 3, at 3 pm at Calvary Baptist Church on Overlook Drive. Tom has tickets; they are $15 per person/$20 at the door.
Chuck Holtz, Pateo Group: Chuck reminded us there will be a “Senior Prom, Do Over” on Saturday, March 26, from 7 – 10 pm. Tickets will be $8 per person or $15 per couple. They are now on sale. Music will be provided by DJ’s Jamie and Michelle.
Mary Ann Sammon: They will be selling corsages and boutonniere for the Prom. They will be available starting next Thursday. Corsages will be $3 and boutonnieres will be $2.
Bill Taylor, St Patrick’s Day Picnic: Bill reminded us all of the many volunteers needed to put on the St Patrick’s Day event. He thanked those who have helped in the past. Also, we will have a Golf Cart Parade to begin the day. The parade will start lining up at 8:30 am at the Clubhouse. It will start at 9 am and go down all the streets in the park with the exception of the two that deadend. People like up in front of their homes to view the parade. Prizes will be awarded for best decorations - $50, $40 and $30. We have also had bicycles decorated.
Barb Swearingen, Craft Club: Barb reported that the Craft Club meets every Tuesday and Friday in the Card Room at 1 pm. Tomorrow, Friday, we will be making another Christmas ornament. You will make one for the Craft Club Christmas tree and you can make one for yourself. All you need to bring is some sharp scissors and some craft glue. Everything else will be furnished.
Patsy Zumwalt, 5 @ 5 guys: Patsy reported that the 5 @ 5 guys will be serving sloppy joes, cowboy beans, chips and water at the Hammock tomorrow at 5 @ 4.
Betty Akerman, President of the Social Club: Betty thanked all who helped with the success of the Social Club Activity Fair. Thank you to Sally Strait who chaired and pulled it all together; she gathered over 30 clubs and various activities to display ad inform what they were about. Thank you to Bonnie Jorgensen for making the programs at the last minute for us. Thank you to Barb Swearingen and Bev Pippin and their crew for the punch and cookies. Thank you to Jamie Moore for the set up and working with Sally to come up with a great design for the tables and chairs; making it easy for people to get around comfortable. Thank you to all who did a part in making this fair come together. Thank you to the Clubs that took the time to make displays and set up to share your ideas and how to get involved. Betty wished we would have had more residents attend; maybe the next one. Our first fair was a little over three years ago than things stopped with that age-old excuse COVID got in the way. We’ve already taken notes on some added features to improve. The whole purpose is to inform our residents on how this Great Community works and what it has to offer! Betty feels that a lot of folks got a lot of good information from the fair. Thanks again!!
Today there will be two (2) Bingo sessions – one at 1 pm and the other in the evening at 6 pm; both will be quarter Bingo using the Cards. We are excited about getting the Bingo Machine repurposed up to today’s standards, not having to worry about part we can no longer get to repair it with, etc. We will be utilizing equipment that we already have on hand here in the Clubhouse saving a lot of money. Betty reported that Rick Maag mentioned last week the cost was somewhere around $3500. The Bingo Bank has $2500 to put towards that now so we will be looking to the Clubs or anyone that would like to donate something to the $1000 balance. Betty will be handing out a letter with an explanation and hopefully get the funds needed to complete the project. So many of our residents enjoy evening Bingo. Donations will also be gladly accepted from any of you out there as well. Betty will also post a copy of the letter on the Bulletin Board. Bingo will go back to the regular time slot in the fall when Sherry Spitz returns.
Betty reported that the Community Garden do NOT need any more gallon milk jugs, only ½ gallon jugs, PLEASE.
There will be a Social Club Agenda meeting after coffee this morning.
Miriam Harcek, Garden Club: Miriam reported that she has a mystery and she and the Garden Club needs our help. In the flower beds at the corner of Hawkeye and Sunshine someone has graciously spread mulch on the flowers beds and we do not know who that is. However, the same little elf that did that also our “snuffalovieus” bush. Which is a very unusual bush with a very unusual flower. Unfortunately, someone trimmed it which was not needed. It was dormant not dead. If you are the person who put the mulch down, they would like to thank you. If you are the person who stripped our “snuffalovius” we would like to know that also.
Bob Schmitz, Dance Committee: The Dance Committee will have a Dance on Saturday, March 12, from 7pm to 10 pm. Tickets are $5 per person. Too Smooth will be here to provide the music for dancing and your enjoyment.
A shout out of “Thanks” goes to
Chuck Enlow and Chuck Holtz for the sound
Piano: Margie Hoye
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: Jan Peskie, Sue Johnson, Pam Eckert, Sherry Johnson, Debi Olin, and Carol Hutchinson
50/50 Crew: Jim & Jacqui Biddle
The 50/50 winners this week are:
$56.00 – Millie Shazer/George Worden
$112.00 – Jim Biddle
$5.00 - Name Tag: Brownie Abbott
Social Club Drawing winner of $10.00 from the 2022 membership list was Ken London. Ken was not present. Next week the drawing will be $15.
Thought for the week
Make today so awesome that
Yesterday gets jealous.