Lake Region Coffee News – January 5, 2023
Jim Biddle was the MC today
Attendance – 232
Kim Eickelschulte, New Residents: Kim introduced Carol Chamberlin, 172 Keystone, snowbird owner along with her husband, Carl. They are the son and daughter-in-law of Mary Chamberlin, a long-time resident here at LRV. Diane and Mark White are new snowbird residents at 488 Sycamore and they are from New York.
Visitors: Bill Bailey, 580 Sunshine, is here visiting Norma Smith this week. Steve Taylor, Prairie, introduced his granddaughter from Youngstown, Ohio.
Shari Haines, Serendipity: Today we got to pay for our own pastries as well as the coffee and tea.
I received an email from Jan Peskie. She and Joe will not be here in LRV until Sunday, January 8. Chair Yoga starts on Monday, January 9. She asked me to remind everyone that classes will begin on Monday, January 9, 11:00 until 12:00 noon and will meet weekly for 8 weeks. Chair yoga may help to strengthen muscles, ease still joints and improved balance using seated and standing stretches and poses with chair support. No yoga is done down on the floor. Bring 1#-4# hand weights or you may substitute a 16 oz can or plastic bottle. A non-slip rug or yoga mat is also needed; a yoga strap or bathrobe belt are also recommended. Prayerful meditations are incorporated for a peaceful experience. The class is suitable for most individuals.
Barbara Swearingen, Oak Trail, has knee replacement surgery on Tuesday. She came home the same day and it doing well. Dave and their daughter-in-law, Michelle from Peoria, IL, are taking very good care of her.
Vicki Hamblen, Bay Terrace, had a stent put in yesterday at Winter Haven Hospital. Wayne reported last evening that all went well and she was resting comfortably in her room.
Wanda Murphy, Keystone, is still in Celebration Hospital and will probably be there for another week. She is getting better but it is slow. They have been taking fluid off her lungs. She will be there until her lungs are clear. She told me she had a good day yesterday. She was able to get some sleep. The doctor inserted another round of clot busting medicine. Also, she has been setting up and walking around. She says “Thank you!!” for all the prayers.
Barbara Farrar, By, is in Winter Haven Hospital. She has been experiencing a-fib. She hopes to come home by the end of the week.
I received word yesterday of the death of Sarah Mauk. Sarah was a longtime resident at 447 Sycamore until she went to live with her daughter in South Dakota. Sarah was 88 years old. She is survived by her daughter Connie and son Ricky. Sarah will be transferred back to Pennsylvania for burial. Cards can be sent to Connie Mickelson, P O Box 46, Enning, South Dakota 57737.
Last evening, I received the news of Michelle Villeneuve, formerly snowbird at 377 Hawkeye, passed. Michelle and John’s home was in Canada. Michelle was 75 years old. She was survived by her husband Jean as well as a son and daughter. Jean and Michelle taught ballroom dancing for several years here in the Clubhouse. Card and words of sympathy can be sent to Jean at: 14A Leblanc Street, Mashame QC J0X2W0, Canada
Also, I am sorry to report the death of Stella Koronas, 326 Aloha last week. I do not have any further information at this time.
Please keep the family and friends of former residents Sarah Mauk, Michelle Villeneuve, and Stella Koronas in your thoughts and prayers.
A moment of silence in honor of Sarah Mauk, Michelle Villeneuve, and Stella Koronas.
Birthdays
Jan 4 - Fred Cotugno
Jan 5 - Margie Hoye
Gypsy Leicht
Grace Kerfoot
Jan 6 - Ray LaBranche
Jan 7 - Jacqueline Treahy
Jan 8 - Gary Dolezan
Jan 9 - Valda Acker
James Moore
Jack Gerros
Jan 10 – Bobbie Retynski
Don House
Buddy Bennett
Anniversaries
Jan 4 - Sam & Bobbie Retynski
John & Pam Bertram
Daniel & Glenda Bates
Jan 5 - Harold & Sharon Adkins
Jan 6 - Bob & Jackie Fain
David & Sue Branscum
Marcia Besser, Out of Park Activities: Marcia reminded everyone if you are scheduled for a trip between now and the end of the season, payment is due. Otherwise, you do not get to go. There is a trip to Nashville on the Board. If you are interested let Marcia know. They still need a few more for this trip to go.
Announcements
Jim announced that Christmas Decorations will be taken down on Friday am. If you helped decorate, you should be back to take down the area that you decorated.
Richard Horner: Richard reported that they will be passing buckets around this morning asking for a $1 donation to the Piano Fund. If everyone, gives a dollar the piano will be paid for. Church Services are held here in the Clubhouse at 8 am and then on Sunday afternoon at 4 pm he will be continuing the series on the book of Revelations. On Sunday, January 22, at 6 pm Margie Hoye has arranged for us to enjoy a musical group, “Mark 5”. They are a quartet. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken.
Donna Stapleton: Donna reminded us all that there will be a “Celebration of Life” for Jo Johnston (mother of Melody Jones and long-time resident at LRV on Saturday, January 7, at 2 pm at the Hammock. In case of bad weather, it will be held in the Clubhouse.
Heather Smith, Pickleball: Pickleball Pizza at the Hammock on Friday evening at 4 pm. Proceeds are going toward new wind screens. There will be 50/50 and a name tag draw.
Betty Akerman & Joanne Maag: They announced the Scavenger Hunt at the Hammock on Friday, January 20, at 1:30 pm. The cost to participate in the Hunt is $5. This a fund raiser for Hammock Improvement Fund. A baked potato and chili supper will be served following the Scavenger Hunt. The cost will be $6 for the meal
Betty Akerman: Betty announced will be another Poker Run on Friday, February 10, at 1 pm. The cos to participate is $5. It will be followed by Pateo people serving their chili cheese dogs. This again will be a fundraiser for the Hammock Improvement Fund. One more – the Haystack Dinner will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 5 pm in the Clubhouse. Ticket will be sold in advance starting on February 2 at Coffee. They will be $10. All information is available on the Bulletin Board, Facebook and the new marquee.
Sherry Johnson, Art Club: Art Club will meet at 5 pm this evening. They meet every Thursday from 5 – 7 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Mike Mikolayek, Social Club & Dance Committee: First of all, Mike announced there will be a rack in the Card Room that will hold all the various forms that you will need to know, do or get approval. That will be up before the next week. At next week’s Social Club Meeting we will have a guest speaker representing 7 different insurance companies. He will have a lot of information regarding the insurance of mobile homes. s
Mike and the Dance Committee wants to thank everyone who came to our “American Bandstand” New Years Eve Dance. A good time was had by all. Special thanks to our special performers. We are sorry that Ed Pickereign was not able to be there to perform. He fell before the evening began and was taken to the hospital for stitches and x-rays. We are glad that he is home recouperation. We will honor him when we have Karaoke on Saturday, January 21. Rockin Robin will be here for Karaoke
Mike also reported that all the money raised from 50/50 goes toward Enhancement. Enhancement just gave $5,000 toward the Hammock Improvement Fund; also, the Dance Committee gave $2,500. We will also be addressing the lighting and sound equipment here in the Clubhouse. We appreciate all that you do, because we give back to this Park.
Shirley Moore, Red Hatters: The Red Hatters are going to go the Sizzlin Grill on Tuesday, January 24. There is a sign-up sheet on the Bulletin Board. In February we will be going to the Olive Garden
Bruce Haines, Couple Line Dancing: Bruce reported that Couple Line Dancing will start in Monday evening at 6 pm here in the Clubhouse. Bruce thanked Jayne and Ed Jones who have been teaching for the last few years. They have stepped down, but we will continue on Mondays evening from 6 – 7 pm.
Rhonda Hoyle: Rhonda that there will be a Samba Tournament (Samba Card Game) on Tuesday, January 31 at 12:30 pm. This is not for beginners or a class; you need to know how to play.
Linda Harness, Kentucky Night: Kentucky Night will be held on Saturday, February 25. The “Taste of Kentucky” will start at 5 pm, dinner will be served at 6 pm; music and dancing at 7 pm. The theme this year is “Rockin to the 50’s”. Tickets will go on sale the first Thursday in February and they will be $10. There will be a meeting for all the helpers after Coffee next week’s
Lanny Hegadorn, Canada Night: Lanny announced that tickets for Canada Night went on sale this morning and will continue to be available on Thursdays at Coffee until they are sold out. Canada Night will be held on Saturday, February 24. It will be a dinner/dance; appetizers at 5, dinner at 5:30. Reserve seating will be arranged on Friday, January 27 at 9 am.
Gary Rushford, Vets & Friends: There will be a short Board Meeting of the officers of the Vets & Friends on Monday at 10 am. Then on Wednesday, January 11, 3 pm, the regular monthly meeting will be held. The Veteran’s Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 4. Tickets will go on sale soon.
Donna Williams, Craft Club: The Craft Club will be learning to make “no-sew” fleece blankets this Friday afternoon. These blankets will be donated to the Sheriff’s department to carry in the patrol cars. They meet every Friday afternoon from 1 -3pm in the Card Room. Craft Club (knitters) also meets on Tuesday, 1-3pm in the Card Room. Everyone thing we make is donated.
Al Granato, Corn Hole: Al is having the annual Corn Hole Fundraiser for maintenance on the facilities and needs. He is selling chances for a $50 gift card to six different local restaurants – Manny’s, Sizzlin Grill, Crazy Fish, Harry’s Old Place, and Cherry Pocket. They are only 33 tickets left to sell. They will be pulling the winners next week. You do not have to be here to win.
Rick Maag, Boat Club: Rick reminded that the Boat Club will meet immediately following Coffee this morning in the Card Room. Also, this coming Saturday, January 7, 7:30 am – 9 am, the Boat Club will have their Boat Club Breakfast. The menu will include sausage and gravy with biscuits, eggs and fruit. The Boat Club is still selling Boat Club membership and will continue two more weeks. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A BOAT TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOAT CLUB.
Melinda Cole, Spanish Club: Melinda announced that second semester of the Spanish Club will start on Thursday, January 19 at 1 pm in the Card Room. They will continue on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 pm in the Card Room through March 9. No matter your knowledge of Spanish you are welcome. Sign up sheet on the Bulletin Board.
Bill Mulvay, Vets & Friends: Vets & Friends will be having a Flag Burning Ceremony in February. Anyone will a national colors flag that is distressed can be turned into the Office.
Richard Horner: Richard announced they we have reached our goal. THE PIANO IS PAID FOR!!
Michael Jorgensen: Michael expressed his gratitude to the Horners and each and everyone who so generously contribute to make the purchase of the piano possible.
Dottie Minnich: Dottie reminded us she still has LRV hats for sale. They are usually $10 but today they are on sale for $9.98. They come in blue and red.
A shout out of “Thanks” goes to:
Chuck Enlow and Lanny Hegadorn for the sound
Piano: Red Maglit
Alice Reed for counting heads and those wonderful muffins
Cashier: Judi Miller for taking our money
Kitchen Crew: Heather Smith, Barry Allen, Mike & Nancy Martel
50/50 Crew: Dorothy Bigness & Trish Drinkwater
Turning on the Coffee Pots: Al Granato
The 50/50 winners this week are:
$49.50 – Gypsy Leicht/Duke Miller
$99.00 – Steve Lewis
$5.00 - Name Tag: Sherry Johnson
Social Club Drawing winner of $10 from the 2022 membership list was Mary Smelser. Mary was present. Next week the drawing will be $5.
Thought for the week
Let our New Year’s resolution be this:
We will be there for one another as fellow
members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word