APRIL 2010 NEWSLETTER
Message from the President
Spring is in the air! After a cold Florida winter, it
is a pleasure to have the grass turning green and
the pool crowded.
The big March SOCHA event is the Yard Sale on
the 27th. This is our biggest fund raiser and
requires a lot of manpower. Don't miss it!
April is full of activities! First off, the Easter
Brunch promises to be a special treat. Come join
Terry Jansen and her crew for an Easter feast.
Next up, Karen Sammons is sponsoring a Tea
Party and Fashion Show.
Lastly, don't miss the Spring Fling put on by the
Board of Directors. Join us poolside for hamburgers,
hot dogs and all the trimmings.
Check the newsletter for details on all of the
activities so you won't miss out on any of the fun.
Get your tickets early for all events which require
them.
The new Board of Directors is functioning as a
very compatible team. It is my pleasure to work
with each and every one of them.
Now that spring is here, the residents will be
outside getting fresh air and exercise. A few
safety reminders:
1. Wear reflective clothing at night and carry a
flashlight.
2. Walk against the traffic
3. The speed limit in the park is 15 miles per
hour.
Until next month.
Health and Happiness,
Nancy Dougherty
NEWSLETTER STAFF
This newsletter is produced monthly for the enjoyment
of the Saddle Oak residents. The deadline for
articles is the 15th of the month and the deadline for
advertisements is the 15th of the month. Articles
can be forwarded to the editor by phone, email or
dropped off at the editor’s home. Advertisement can
be placed by contacting the ad manager.
STAFF:
Editor:
Honey Frisbee.....
Email: honeyfrisbee@yahoo.com
Address: 5656 SW 58th St.
Ad Manager:
Katherine Sitkowski.....
Address: 5667 SW 59th St
Circulation:
Diana Phinney......
Address: 5681 SW 58th Place
Welcome Saddle Oak New Residents
Tom and Bonnie Leahy
6125 SW 56th Court - LOT #83
Saddle Oak became home to the Leahy’s in February
of 2010. Tom's birthday is March 5 and Bonnie’s is
January 21. Their anniversary is June 30. Jim’s previous
occupation was mfg. eng. specialist and Bonnie
was an office manager/. They enjoy golfing and bowling
and have 2 children and one grandchild. They
come from New York.
Jim Blattner
6065 SW 57th Avenue - LOT #61
Jim arrived at Saddle Oak Club in February of
2010 from Nevada. His birthday is July 3.
Jim’s occupation is Ship captain and he enjoys
motorcycles, photography, and sailing. Jim had
4 childred and 4 grandchildren.
Donna Frankes
5641 SW 57th Street - LOT #324
Donna moved to Saddle Oak Club in March of
2010. Her birthday is January 12. Donna worked
for Michigan Bell. She enjoys making crafts, has 3
children, 4 grandchildren and her home state is
Michigan.
MANAGERS DESK
WATERING RESTRICTIONS: The Southwest Florida
Water Management District has extended the watering
restrictions through June 30, 2010 at which time the
restrictions will be reevaluated. Remember, the watering
days are as follow:
Address ending in 0 or 1 – Monday
Address ending in 2 or 3 – Tuesday
Address ending in 4 or 5 – Wednesday
Address ending in 6 or 7 – Thursday
Address ending in 8 or 9 – Friday
Water only before 8:00 AM or after 6:00 PM.
CLUBHOUSE RESTROOMS:
Remodeling will begin
on April 5, 2010. Please be aware that, during remodeling,
we will be restricted to only one restroom open
at a time. Your cooperation will be appreciated to
make this project as smooth as possible.
WALL MURAL: Please stay tuned for further information
about a special upcoming project for all of you
artists out there.
2010 PROJECTS: The Bingo TV and camera have
been installed. The light at the top of the inside Clubhouse
stairs is now brighter. The kitchen has a new
Garbage Disposal. There are new trash cans at the
Shuffleboard Court and by the Coke machine. Keep
watching this space for completion of additional projects.
Pete Drusts
Community Manager
(352) 873-0494
THINGS TO DO AT SADDLE OAK
CRAFTS
Thanks to Fran Bolson for donating her Florida shell
collection. We will be decorating with shells in our
Friday classes at the clubhouse from 1 to 3 pm.
Bring your picture frames, desk boxes, soap dishes,
animal creations, candy jar covers and vigil lites. We
can even make jewelry from your shark teeth or sand
dollar necklaces and puka shells.
I will have some of this shellery on display at the craft
show Saturday, March 20th. We are canceling our
class on Good Friday, April 2nd.
If you are interested, Angie Baumamn after the Easter vacation about your project.
SADDLE OAK SINGLES
Pre-Easter Brunch - There are several Singles tables
on Tony's table chart. When you buy a ticket, you will
be asked to sign up for a table. The Singles tables are
labeled on Tony's chart. For future dining events, that
will be the procedure for arranging seating. They will no
longer be on the clipboards.
For April, the Singles will be rotating the restaurants for
their Monday morning breakfasts at 8:30AM. The
schedule for April is:
April 5 - Bob Evans
April 12 - Mimi's Cafe
April 19 - Cracker Barrel
April 26 - Steak & Shake
When there is a fifth Monday, we’ll head to I Hop.
* Meet in the restaurant lobby.
**For anyone’s information, you can get a senior discount
card from Steak and Shake for 15% off on
Mondays and Tuesday and 10% for the rest of
the week. This does not apply for coupon orders.
I will be taking reservations for Ocala Civic Theater's
musical production of Peter Pan. This will be for the
matinee performance on Saturday, June 5th at 2PM.
Tickets are $20. I must have your payment by May 3rd;
this is when tickets go on sale for the general public. I
want to purchase the tickets on that date to guarantee
that we get the performance date and seating that we
prefer.
Single Lunch Out
Join us for lunch on the
fourth Thursday of each month. The schedule follows:
April - Chili's
May - Ruby Tuesdays
June - Grand Buffet VIII (next to Olive Garden)
July - Stumpknockers
August - Oasis
Please sign up on the clipboard in the clubhouse.
Next Saddle Oak Singles monthly meeting
April 7th - 11AM - clubhouse
Bring your ideas and suggestions for the future.
Thank you to those who brought finger food snacks to
the March monthly meeting.
If you want to bring some goodies for the April meeting,
it would be appreciated.
Any questions or comments about the Saddle
Oak Singles feel free to call me,
Kathy Smith
CRIMSON CHARMERS
Sorry we had to cancel our outing last month due to the
very rainy weather. This month the Red Hatters will be
going to the Stone Creek Grille off 80th Ave. on Thursday,
April 8th at 1 PM. Sign up sheet is in the
clubhouse.
Fran Bolson
LUNCHEONETTTE
Date: Thursday, April 15th
Restaurant & Time to be announced.
(Will be posted in the clubhouse as soon as possible)
As always, new residents are especially welcome, so
up-dated information.
Thanks for your patience!
Karen Sammons
TEA PARTY & FASHION SHOW
Ahh ... A Tea Party and a unique 2 store participating
Fashion Show - What FUN !!!
Fashions by BON WORTH & BEALLS
Starting time: 1:00 pm
Date: Saturday, April 10
Place: Saddle oak Clubhouse
Tickets: $5.00 per person (For tea & luncheon)
Tony Pace has tickets and table placing for groups.)
Menu: Chicken-nut-grape salad
Small tea sandwiches
Home made desserts
Variety of flavored teas and coffee
Giving away $25 certificate from Bon Worth and
Bealls - yes - two certificates
Models: Saddle Oak resident volunteers.
(each model will be selected to model
3 diffferent outfits from each store)
Need Volunteers:
Hostess for tables
Bake goods (scones, small tea cakes,
petit fours, etc.)
Tea Kettles, Tea Pots, Tea Cups,
Saucers, Plates, etc.)
Table Linens (Cloths & Napkins
Ladies, please dress appropriately for
our Tea Party!
Hats are suggested ! ! !
Please sign up in the clubhouse in advance..
BOWLING NEWS
Weeks of 2/23,3/2,3/9 & 3/16 the Saddle Oak Bowling
League has 3 more weeks of bowling. The top six
teams are close and keep changing each week. The
bottom 4 teams are tight also. Anything could
happen,to make for
exciting bowling..
Bowlers of the week last month were
Dick McCormick + 70 & + 78 (2)
Irene DeShayes + 89
Silvia Butler + 55
John DeShayes + 80
Mirta Harris + 95
Ed Geigerich + 62
Carolyn Cooley + 104
Charles Parkinson + 67
500 SERIES
Kurt Tomlin 521/505/504
Bob Knowles 512
John DeShayes 593/570/518/508
Ed Rawlings 552
Dick McCormick 543/513
Steve Stachnik 513/512
Gerry Salt 545
Lenny Letendre 544
Mirta Harris 554
Pat Purdy 501
200 GAMES
Paul Saeva 207
John DeShayes 213 3x 202 2x
Kurt Tomlin 221
Lenny Letendre 233
Pat Purdy 225
GREAT SPLITS MADE BY
Steve Stachnik 3-6-7-10, 3-10 3x
Fran Bolson 5-6-10,4-5 2x 3-10
Howard Horner 7-8
Frank Hodawski 8-10 3-10
Grace Spiller 3-10 2x
Chris McCormick 4-5-7,3-10
Larry Gaubatz 7-9
Bob Knowles 4-5-7,4-7-8,4-5,3-10
Mirta Harris 4-5,7-8
Jim Otto 2-7-8
Kathy Smith 3-7
Rose Robinson 2-10
Irene DeShayes 6-10
Dick McCormick 6-10
Ginger Pace 3-7-10
Joyce McCracken 5-6
The Bowling Banquet is on May 4 at 1PM at Logans
Restaruant.
Summer scrambles will start on May 11.
Starting time is 9:30 AM
Anyone interested in joining the S.O.league in the fall,
call Ginger.
We welcome all, it's a great sport.
Ginger Pace
GOLF SCRAMBLE
On Wednesday, March 10th, we had 23 golfers at
the Scramble. The winning team was Rich Putka,
Wayne Wilson, Bill Fread, and Len Pavell with a
score of 5 under par. Good golfing guys.
Closest to the pin:
#2 - Bill Sommons
#6 - Len Pavell
#13 - Jim Wesner
#17 - Don Godwin
The next Scramble will be on April 14. See you there.
Jack Phinney
Saddle Oak Steppers
The Steppers recently hosted guest instructors Joyce
Scheelde and Jim McDermot from Watervliet and
Westerlow, NY, friends of Bob and Nancy Burns. It
was a joy for them to join us on the floor and teach
some new dances.
Our group continues to expand with new people both
at beginner and intermediate levels. Current Steppers
are: Bonnie Armitage, Nancy Burns, Robert Burns,
Carole Cerniglia, Vera Capes, Wentz Dickeinson, Nat
Horner, Tammie Hornsby, Debra Levy, Evelyn Litwicki,
Ginger Pace, Rose Robinson, Joanne Russell, Ann
Sandor, Gene Seeley, Karen Sims, Trina Vertefeville,
and Shelly Westcott.
Classes are open to everyone and are free of charge.
Dance opportunities are Mondays at 10 am, Thursday
at 1 pm and Sunday at 6:30 pm, all in the club house.
Best shoes to dance in are shoes that slide easily but
are not slippery. The worst shoes to dance in are
sneakers.
Come join the fun! It’s good exercise and great fellowship
For information call Bonnie Armitage or
Gene Seeley.
BEREAVEMENT REPORT
It is time for the snowbirds to fly up North. Linda Otto
will be my back-up . If there are any deaths in the
park while I'm gone, please notify her.
Thank you, Linda.!!!!!
Chairperson of Bereavement Committee
Carolyn Miller
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
03 Rich Putka
03. Edith (Penny) Walsh
04 Marie Darrow
04. Kay Harp
05. Jerry Harp
06 Carlene Andreu
06 John Kennedy
06. Carl (Bud) Hooper
07 Dolly Crowder
08 Linda Otto
09 Sallee Swahn
09. Robert Hansen
10 Jeanene Gaubatz
10 Paul Cool
11. Jill Evensen
12 Evon Simpson
13 Derek Shackleton
13 Kenneth Oag
15 Ruth Gerber
15 Eugene Heintz
15 Larry Gaubatz
18 Don Baisch
20 Debra Ross
21 Bertha Hendrickson
21 Marte Moyer
23. Eugene Seeley
24. Rita Johnson
24. Gary Mott
27 Grant Darfler
28. Christine Parkinson
29 Dan Sitkowski
29. Ann-Marie Stanley
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
02. Bill andMarleneWyllie
03. George and Betty Overman
09. Walter & Jeannette Presley
13. James and Denise Wessner
21 Matthew and Marion Walters
23. Jim & Sue Holbrook
25. Derek & Norma Shackleton
28. Mike and Sandra Cady
30. Bernie and Jeanne Kozlowski
Saddle Oak Club Singles Poll
We are taking a poll on how many people are interested
in going to the SHOW Palace in Hudson, FL for a
great dinner buffet and excellent show. Please sign
up on the sheet in the clubhouse.
Dinner/show only: $46.00 (we’ll provide our own
transportation. It is about and hour and a half drive.
WE could possibly carpool.
Dinner/Show/Bus $71.00 (we need at least 20
people to hire a bus)
If more than 20 people sign up the cost of the ticket
will drop by $3.00 each. The bus may also be lower
in price.
Some of the shows is Sweet Charity (4/23 -
9/11), Red, White & Tuna (6/19 - 7/18), and Mid Life
Crisis-The Musical (8/27 - 9/26)
If there is enough interest, well talk about it at the next
meeting and I’ll look into it further.
MY LAST CHANCE
Many years ago I became aware of the urgent need for
organ donations. I had a friend who for most of the
years I knew her carried around an arsenal of pills to
keep her alive while waiting for a liver transplant. I
located someone in Gainesville who was involved in
the program, and she offered to come to talk to us for
10 minutes about it. either on Saturday morning, or at
our monthly meeting. As required, I presented the idea
in writing to our Board. This was the reply: "No, people
our age aren't interested in hearing about that". I was
stunned, and gave up.
Years have passed. My friend Millie died a year ago. No
liver available, and hers finally failed.. So now I urge
you, if you haven't already done so, please consider
taking that one simple step. Your signature alone might
be enough to save not just one, but several lives.
Brochures are still in the library for your information.
I meant to do this a long time ago, and now I'm about to
leave. I hope to come back for 2 or 3 months in 2011 if
there's a house available for rent in Saddle Oak . I will
miss you all. It's been a great 21 years here.
Ruth Wheeler
SUNSHINE REPORT
As we go to press, Gladys Ouimette is in Ocala Regional
and Irwin Milligan is in West Marion Hospital.
Shirley Trueax has moved to Quiet Oaks and Ellie
Evans, Mary Sullivan and Lois Carson are in Timber-
Ridge Nursing Home.
Marie Jarest is in Palm Garden
and George Overman is in Avante Nursing Home.
Irene Kramer, Arlene Wallace and Dolly Crowder were
hospitalized last month and are now at home.
Please
keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers.
Fran Bolson
Thank you’s
Thank you Thank you all!
I would like to thank Pete, Joanne & Jim for a great
party and a great thanks to all residents and gifts that I
received from all of you and also to the ones that didn’t
make the party. Will see you all around the park.
Thanks again.
Al Stacy
Thank You from Jim and Fran Fritz
One Saturday morning a while back Terry Dolan and
Sandy Pelchat showed up at our door holding two
beautiful quilted throws for us. The quilters had put
these together for us as they do for many people.
What a thrill it was to be amongst the lucky people who
have received one. Jim’s is done in dark colored
squares, some plain and some printed, with a dark
blue masculine print for the back. Mine is done in
pastel plain and printed squares with a flowered blue
back.
We would like to thank everyone in the quilting group
who worked on these throws and to Terry and Sandy
for delivering them.
Jim and Fran Fritz
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
The volunteer of the month is John Record. Wonderful
job on putting out the Saddle Oak Phone Book. John
helps anyone he can. Gives great advice and always
pitches in to help with projects. But let us not forget,
behind good man is a great woman (Joan).
Keep up
the good work, John.
What I See From My Window
by Marj Banczak
This roving reporter has done no recent roving, and has
been housebound as I recover from various afflictions.
So, I sit by the window and watch the world go by.
The mocking birds are back to reclaim their territory.
With a proprietary attitude they skydive into my holly
tree, "reading a chapter" to the resident squirrels.
My neighbor Ingrid is landscaping with fountains, white
fences and wind chimes. Looking good, Ingrid.
Jim Fritz takes a stroll with his walker. So good to see
him out and about.
A flock of crows soar close by my window as I listen to
their raucous conversation. They have kept me company
all winter as they claim their territory and strut across
my lawn.
UPS makes its delivery, wasting no time at it.
As the weather warms, the traffic increases. Out are the
walkers, the bikes and golf carts. Everyone enjoying the
warm sunshine.
Today the rain comes down in sheets, giving the lawns
a thorough soaking. With warm weather approaching
they will be green again.
The Crime Watch car is making its rounds. We thank
these people for helping us feel safe and secure.
Days are getting longer as we return to Daylight Saving
Time. What a fuss! I hate setting all the clocks, to say
nothing of my body rhythm. But then, nobody asked me.
The birds and squirrels will always be there, but I'm tired
of being here near the window.
My hope is that I will be over what's ailing me so I can
go back to civilization. I am, after all, a social animal.
JOB HUNT
1. My first job was working in an Orange Juice factory,
but I got canned. Couldn't concentrate.
2. Then I worked in the woods as a Lumberjack, but
just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe.
3. After that, I tried being a Tailor, but wasn't suited
for It -- mainly because it was a sew-sew job.
4. Next, I tried working in a Muffler Factory, but
that was too exhausting.
5. Then, tried being a Chef - figured it would add a l
little spice to my life, but just didn't have the thyme.
6. Next, I attempted being a Deli Worker, but any
way I sliced it... couldn't cut the mustard.
7. My best job was a Musician, but eventually I
found I wasn't noteworthy.
8. I studied a long time to become a Doctor, but
didn't have any patience.
9. Next, was a job in a Shoe Factory.. Tried hard but
just didn't fit in.
10. I became a Professional Fisherman, but
discovered I couldn't live on my net income.
11. Managed to get a good job working for a Pool
Maintenance Company, but the work was just
too draining.
12. So then I got a job in a Workout Center, but they
said I wasn't fit for the job.
13. After many years of trying to find steady work, I
finally got a job as a Historian - until I realized
there was no future in it.
14. My last job was working in Starbucks, but had to
quit because it was the same old grind.
15. SO, I TRIED Retirement AND FOUND I'M
PERFECT FOR THE Job!!!!!!!
Marie
From the Editor -
Thank you all for the many positive comments about the
new look of the newsletter. They are appreciated and
every effort will be made to continue to improve it. But
to do this I shall need your help.
To assist the residents in contacting me I have
changed my phone number to a local number. The
new number is 352-261-0072.
To facilitate the preparation and timely printing and
delivery of the Newsletter the deadline for articles has
been changed to the 15th of the month. Articles can be
emailed (in txt format for articles and pdf for flyers), by
dropping them off at my house (5656 SW 58th St)
or by phone (352-261-0072). Please include your
name and phone number in case I need to contact you.
MEMBER CLASSIFIED ADS
NEW FEATURE: Every month you will find this new
section in the newsletter. Your fellow residents will be
advertising items for sale and items that they are
looking for. This is in addition to the cards that are
posted on the bulletin board on the club house. This
additional service is providing realizing that not every
resident visits or is able to get to the club house.
To
lace an an in the classified call the Ad manager,
Katherine Sitkowski. The rules for posting an ad follow.
Each line to be 40 characters long (letters, numbers,
punctuation and spaces)
2 lines of text are at no cost to the member
Each additional line or part there of = $1.00
Must have the price of the article in the ad
Names and addresses are optional.
No commercial or services are allowed
Ads are placed at the discretion of the Ad manager.