December greetings from the HOA president,
WOW!! Once again we owe our many thanks to all the residents who devoted their time to entertaining and feeding us in the month of November. Let me start with the end of October...the western mystery play...we had such a good time with that play (even though we didn't all remember our lines-I wonder who that was???) Just so you know-Matt Walters was not really shot and Toots Lobe is not in jail!!!!!! It was a great evening filled with good food and lots of laughs. Thanks to Linda Otto and her many helpers.
Then we had the hayride on Halloween that Kathy, Joanne and Tom provided for us-both were well attended and it is great to see everyone come out and enjoy these events-and to our own Saddle Oak Steppers who danced a few calories off that night!!!Our annual Veterans Day breakfast that Mike and Nancy Dougherty chaired was a huge success and was a very nice tribute to our many veterans. After breakfast the Steel Drum Band that performed on Saturday afternoon was great!!Thanks John and Joan Record for making that happen again this year...and to Sun Communities for sponsoring that event.
If you have not had a chance to visit the clubhouse to see the Veterans Tribute board, please make a point to do so. Mike ,Nancy and Donna Frakes did a wonderful job with the board. What a handsome group our veterans are!!!! At this time of year we are most thankful for our family and friends and those treasured people who make our lives extra special...you all are part of that cherished group...at Christmas time and every day, we appreciate you.
In each of our days we find small blessings, but too often we overlook them, instead we spend our time paying attention to problems. We give our energy to those who cause us trouble instead of those who bring us peace. Starting now, let us be on the lookout for the bits of pleasure in each hour and appreciate the people who bring love and kindness to all who are blessed to know them.Luther and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and if you are traveling north for Christmas, please be safe and hurry back for a fun filled winter in Saddle Oak!
Until the next time, Tammie
SAVE THE DATE
(Mark your calendars)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - WINE TASTING PARTY - 4:00-7:00 pm
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 - CHRISTMAS PARTY - 5:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 - ASSOCIATION MEETING - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 - COOKIE EXCHANGE - 6:00-10:00 pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 - LITE UP SADDLE OAK - 6:00 pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 - CHRISTMAS DINNER - 4:30 pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY - 8:00 - ??
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 - SOUP & SALAD LUNCHEON- NOON - ?
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 - ASSOCIATION MEETING - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 - CHINESE AUCTION - 9:30 AM - NOON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 - MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER - 3:30 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 - MEET THE CANDIDATES - 2:00 PM
Wanted: Candidates for Saddle Oak Board of Directors
In February of 2012, the Board of directors will be holding their Annual Meeting. During that meeting, the Association will be electing new board members.
The term is 3 years for an elected board member. Board meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, followed by an Association meeting the next evening.
If you would like to become a member of the Board of Directors, you will need to submit a short resume. This resume will appear in the January newsletter. You should submit your resume to any board member no later than December 15th. The board members include Tammie Hornsby, Nancy Dougherty, Katherine Sitkowski, Donna Frakes, and Grace Spiller and Terry Jansen.
There will be a "Meet the Candidates" forum on January 22nd at 2 PM for residents to get to know the candidates and ask any questions they may have.
Please consider running for the board, we have many competent residents within our community.
You can make a difference!
Nancy Dougherty and Katherine Sitkowski/Nominating Committee
New Social Clubs
Residents of Saddle Oak have long suggested the we create social clubs consisting of residents from the different states. For instance, all residents from Ohio would belong to the Ohio Club.
During the November Board meeting, the suggestion was discussed and was accepted with enthusiasm. After a discussion at the November Association meeting, it was decided that we would have clubs determined by regions rather than states. For instance, we could have a Northeast , Southeast, Midwest, and a Southwest Club.
In January, we will be posting a sign up sheet for each region.
Once the Clubs are formed, they would each decide their individual activities such as dinner once a month, etc.
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Needle! Needle! Whose got the Needle!
Loretta Dawson is our winner for last month. She found the needle on the November Birthdays and Anniversaries page under Terry Jansen's e-mail address. Check the newsletter every month and find the hidden needle. Submit your entry (don't forget the needle location and your name) and place it in the box in the clubhouse. We will draw from all correct entries. Just like Loretta, you may win a prize.
Veteran's Picture Board
There is still time to get your veteran's picture on our board in the clubhouse. We have room for expansion. If you have a photo to display, please call Nancy Dougherty at 237-4626 or Donna Frakes at 509-4162.
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On the Ballot
During the February 2012 Association meeting, the membership will be asked to vote on:
1. New Board Members
2. The Budget for the year
3. Approve or Disapprove the purchase of a large screen TV/projector for the clubhouse.
BITS AND PIECES.....
DECEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Volunteer of the month is Kay Fiedler. Kay is a newcomer to the park but comes with a lot of wonderful ideas. She has already given a lot of fun affairs and is always willing to pitch in and lend a hand She stepped in to take over decorating the clubhouse when the people in charge left for the summer. She also took over water aerobics for the summer. It is a real pleasure to have a volunteer like Kay in the park!
THANK YOU, AND YOU AND YOU...!!!
Through tears of appreciation I accepted the beautiful quilt that I won at the Craft Show. It was made by the Wednesday Morning Quilt Group. It is a lovely rendition of a Lighthouse theme, and I love it! Also, thanks to Dick Ouimette for picking my number! Katherine Sitkowski.
I hope everyone enjoyed our Mystery Dinner and Play. A lot of hard work by David and Diane Anderson went into helping to put this together. I would like to thank Dick Sauvageau for stepping in to help direct. Thank you to all of our volunteer players. The ladies in the kitchen hosted by Jo Gearin did a wonderful job of feeding everyone a delicious dinner in a very short time. We hope to see everyone at another show in the near future. Linda Otto
I would like to thank all of the "Veterans Breakfast" volunteers. They worked very hard serving a huge crowd of over 145 hungry Saddle Oak residents. Jo Gearin, Toots Lobe Donna Frakes, Karen Sammons, Jim and Linda Otto, Matt Walters, Marge Putka and Mike Dougherty worked up a sweat in the kitchen. Karen Sammons, Donna Frakes, Toots Lobe and Mike Dougherty helped set up the tables and decorate Friday night. Thanks also to Grace Spiller, our official greeter, and Ann Marie Stanley for leading our prayer. Dick Ouimette played the most delightful World War II era music. Thanks to Tony Pace for selling tickets and to Katherine Sitkowski for 50/ 50.
Appreciation goes out to all of our Veterans who displayed their Veteran Memories in the library and those who donated pictures for our Veteran’s Picture Board. Mike Dougherty and Donna Frakes helped assemble the board. They always say it takes an "army" and we certainly have a mighty army here in Saddle Oak. Nancy Dougherty
It was a beautiful day to sit on the lawn at the clubhouse and eat a hot dog and listen to the steel band. John and I had many volunteers helping us bring out tables. We put the grills under the trees and Linda and Jim Otto provided a popcorn machine. With permission from the office, Jim McCourry was able to block off part of 60th Street so the band could set up their drums on the road. We would like to acknowledge the following volunteers who helped us so the residents could have a great time: Tim and Bonnie Leahy, Dick and Gladys Ouimette, Jim and Linda Otto, Bob Smith, Jo Gearin, Dorothea Wiley, Karen Sammons for decorations and Tony and Ginger Pace for putting together the door prizes. Thanks again to Sun Communities and all who helped make this a wonderful Veterans Day. John and Joan Record.
KITCHEN
If you are planning an event, private or public, Please call Claudia Janis at 509-4328, and I will open the refrigerator and freezer for your use, if you need them.
BULLETIN BOARD
Please remember: notices for the Bulletin Cards will be removed if there is no date. Board must be on a 3 x 5 card and dated. Please do not remove anyone's notices but your own. Thanks!
SADDLE OAK CRIME WATCH
Thanks to all the people who made the Craft Fair shuttle a success: Crime Watch personnel Jim Otto and Bernie Kozlowski for help in the parking lots, volunteer drivers Mike Buckley, Mike Dougherty, Larry Gaubatz, Bob Gearin, Jim Holbrook, Bob Lobe, Dick Ouimette and Dick Sauvageau, those who volunteered the use of their golf carts, Joan Ford, Leo Keach, Vi Simmes and Susan Tumely. Many thanks to all. We still need volunteers for Crime Watch; if interested please call Jim McCourry 509-4634 or Bernie Koslowski 854-5578. Jim McCourry, Crime Watch.
HOT DOGS AT TUESDAY BINGO!!!!
Between the hours of 5 and 6:30 pm, hot dogs are being served at Tuesday Bingo. A Sabrett Hot Dog Meal consists of the dog, chips and beverage for $2.25! The condiments are: mustard, catsup, relish, chopped onions sauerkraut and chili. Stay for Bingo or just enjoy a quick meal!
CLUBHOUSE
– Yes, you can book the clubhouse for a personal event through Nancy or Katherine.
Please clean up and leave the clubhouse as you found it. If you move tables and chairs, please put them back as you found them. Just a reminder that no pets are allowed in the clubhouse.
INTERFAITH
Dick Ouimette has cards for the Interfaith High Five campaign. The cards are $5.00 and your participation will enable Interfaith to carry on their important ministries to our community. Please see Dick. Also, don’t forget the Interfaith food bins in the clubhouse. Your contribution will help a hungry family in these hard times.
DISASTER AVERTED!!
A popcorn machine was rented for the Music in the Park Festival. Mike Dougherty went with me to pick it up. We set it up Saturday and as luck would have it the machine would not work. Off to the kitchen I went to POP 25 bags the old way. On top of the stove Along came Mike and pitched in and helped - lifting pots, shaking pots and burning his arms. Without Mike's help no one would have had any popcorn. A big thank you, Mike. Also thanks to Diane Germain for lending us a hand. Linda Otto
CLASSIFIED ADS BY RESIDENTS
Vi Simmes has a washing machine for sale for $30 and a Mongoose 26" bike for sale for $50. Call her at 304-8866
SUNSHINE REPORT
Residents who were hospitalized during the past month include Mary Sitkowski, Bill Wyllie, Marty Wyllie, Beaman Carnes and Gladys Ouimette and all are now at home. Ellie Evans, Henry Webster and Richard Clements are in TimberRidge. Ray Wallace is in Assisted Living and Sandi Fedak and Bunnye Brinson are in The Bridge. Please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers. We hope everyone has a happy and healthy Christmas.
BEREAVEMENT REPORT
George Overman passed away on November 5. He is survived by his wife, Betty.
Honey Frisbee passed away on November 9.
Helen Lucas passed away on November 12. She is survived by her husband, Darrell.
NEW ADDRESS
Betty Jo's son, Ted Hendry has provided the following new address for John and Betty Jo Hendry Kennedy: 1931 Pelham Rd #111, Greenville, SC 29615. Phone #864-234-7254.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Please don't forget to sign up for a table for the Christmas Party, Friday, December 2nd. We will supply the ham and the raisin gravy. There will be a hostess for each table and guests can sign up and let the hostess know what they are bringing. There will also be a $5.00 Grab Bag and a lot of fun.
COOKIE EXCHANGE
It's almost time to make the cookies or candy for the Christmas Cookie Exchange! The sign-up sheet is in the clubhouse now. The date is December 10, 2011 at 6:00 at the clubhouse. Questions? Call Sue Whritenour, 237-9997
LADIES LADIES LADIES
Come One!! Come All!! Come By!!
You are invited to our Ladies Luncheon, held the 3rd Thursday each month!! Check the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse for details or call Karen Sammons, 352-304-8599.
COMING SOON!!!
There will be two bus trips coming soon: in January a trip to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Kissimmee on January 19th, 2012. Call Toots Lobe for information. And later, in the month of March, will be River Ship Romance on the St. Johns River, with a small cruise and a delicious lunch. Keep your eyes open for the information in the January Newsletter.
SATURDAY COFFEE
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO COFFEE AND DONUTS ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 OR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31.
SINGLES
Over one third of the Saddle Oak Community is single. The Singles Group was formed two years ago to give those of us who are single for whatever reason, a place to feel welcome and engage in activities that we would not want to do alone. We have gone to the theatre, sponsored pot-luck dinners, continued the Monday breakfast outing, planned Lunch Out once a month, and arranged a Single’s table(s) for many dinners held at the clubhouse, to name a few. Recently there has been a lack of participation and attendance at most of these activities, including our monthly meeting the first Wednesday of the month. We even delayed Monday breakfast outings because some people said it was too early. We were looking forward to sponsoring another pot-luck dinner in February, but with only four people at our last meeting, there was no way that could be arranged with so few people. Personally, I am at a loss as to how to spur more interest and participation. As a result, I will continue to arrange a single’s table at clubhouse dinners that have a table sign-up and the Lunch Out once a month, but will discontinue further monthly meetings and other activities. Maybe there are others who would like to “pick up the ball” and move forward. Our next Lunch Out is Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Red Lobster at 11:30. There will be a sign-up sheet in the clubhouse. Please join us. Kathy Smith.
CALLING ALL GOLFERS
Interested in forming a Saddle Oak golf league? I envision playing weekly, probably Wednesdays (not on Scramble Wednesday) at different local courses each week. You would be paired up with different people (gives you a chance to meet new people). This would be open to all golfers high or low handicap, tall or short, male or female – well, you get the idea. I know this has been tried in the past, but might be more successful with many new people moving in now. If interested, sign up in the clubhouse and I'll contact you. Dick Sauvageau 873-4301.
BUYING TICKETS
This is VERY IMPORTANT! Remember to buy your tickets EARLY for any event you wish to attend. We can no longer sell tickets at the door. We must have an early count of attendees in order to purchase sufficient food for each event. Thank you for your cooperation.
PHONE BOOK CHANGES
Please call Virginia Clark with any phone book changes. 237-3425
COMMUNITY TV FUNraisers
January 1st we are having a SOUPER New Year's Day: Soups, salad and breads, all you can eat, $5.00 per ticket. The time is 12-6pm at the clubhouse.
Saturday, January 14th, after coffee, 9:30-12pm, a Chinese Auction. 7 tickets for $5.00 We are still looking for more nice donated items for this event Call Claudia at 509-4328. The more items, the more fun!
February 5th, SUPER BOWL SUNDAY party at the clubhouse. Details will be in the January Newsletter. Tickets will be sold for this Big Event!
NEWS FOR THE ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR!
As of next year, I will start adding the year of marriage to the anniversary calendar. People with email, would you (-if you want it added-) email me your month and year of marriage? No email? No problem – you can call me or leave a message on my answering machine. Thanks, Terry Jansen. 304-8195
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SADDLE OAK CLUB HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION WISHES EACH AND EVERY ONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
A Sunny Christmas
Every year at Christmas time
There's not a sign of snow.
Instead we spend our yuletide days
In the sun's warm cheery glow.
We have the best of Christmas things,
The lights, the gifts, the bells,
(And "snowbirds" who arrive en masse
To fill their winter homes.)
The glorious weather fits right in
With our happy Christmas mood,
And we can also walk and run
Without having to be snowshoed.
So we don’t feel bad, Saddle Oak friends,
Who have no snow or ice.
We think our sunny Christmas here
Is a holiday paradise!
CHRISTMAS CANDY
A quick, easy and colorful recipe
1 lb of white chocolate (Joann Fabric usually has the best and cheapest)
3 Cups Cheerios
2 Cups dry roasted peanuts
6 Cups rice or corn Chex
2 Cups broken pretzel sticks
12 oz Christmas M & M's
Mix all ingredients except white chocolate.
Melt chocolate in double boiler (microwave works too) then pour over dry mixture.
Mix quickly to cover and spread out on wax paper until dry.
Break into pieces and store in containers with tight lids.
Jackie Barth
Virginia Luebbing
(son) Robert Luebbing
5661 SW 57th Street
LOT #326
Telephone: 352-509-7486
Arrived November 2011
Virginia's birthday: 5/3
Robert's birthday: 2/1
Virginia has worked in hospitals and doctor's office in the billing dept.
They enjoy fishing
Virginia has 3 other children in addition to Robert
She has 7 grandchildren
Home State is Illinois
Peggy Thorner (with Jack and Lilly)
5620 SW 56th Place
LOT #337
Telephone: 865-599-4802
Arrived September 2011
Peggy's birthday: 7/9
Peggy was a truck drive prior to retirement
She enjoys golf and crafts
Two Chldren
Eight Grandchildren
Home State: Michigan
Hints for Newcomers
1. If you are 30 minutes early for an event, you are late! Everyone arrives early to socialize. Saturday AM Coffee starts at 9 AM, but the crowd arrives an hour early. Bingo starts at 7 PM on Tuesdays, but get there at 6 PM to get a good seat.
2. Garbage days are Monday and Thursday. Yard waste pickup on Wednesdays.
3. There are mailboxes in the library. "Mail" your friends their birthday cards, etc without a postage fee. Every penny counts!
4. Wear your name tags to Saturday AM Coffee
5. Keep your dogs on a leash, off resident lawns. Pets are a welcome addition to Saddle Oak.
6. If you need furniture or household items, try the resale and thrift shops. Florida has a very transient society and we are always moving and leaving our furniture behind.
7. Saddle Oak Club office hours are 8-5 Monday thru Saturday. The first and third Saturday of the month, hours are 9-1.
8. Clubhouse is open from 7:30 AM until 10 PM. It is closed for cleaning Thursday morning.
9. 50/50 tickets are sold during Saturday morning coffee. Bring a little pocket change if you would like to participate.
10. Saturday Morning Coffee offers a lot of information on events, upcoming meetings and topics of interest. If you want to be "in the know" attend Coffee at the clubhouse.
11. Have something to sell? Use the bulletin board in the clubhouse or the "Bits & Pieces" section of the newsletter for free small resident ads. Business ads are not allowed on the bulletin board. They can be placed in the newsletter if you buy ad space.
12. Crime/Citizen's Watch will keep an eye on your home if you are gone for a period of time. Fill out a form from the clubhouse and return to the manager's office.
If you have a hint for our "newcomers" please let us know, we will print more next month if we get additional ideas.
Nancy Dougherty
Yoga
Yoga is a fun way to regain flexibility and reduce stress. It does not matter what your body shape, size or age is.
You can learn postures and breathing techniques that bring energy and vitality back into your daily living. By gently stretching your muscles and breathing with the movements, you increase the flow of blood and oxygen throughout your body, thereby activating brain chemicals that produce joy, peace and a sense of calm.
Whether or not you can get down on the floor or sit in a chair, the benefits are the same. Everyone can do yoga.
So come join us for fun, laughter and a great way to start your day.
Yoga class meets Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the clubhouse. I look forward to seeing you all there!
ChandraMa Hanioan 509-4370
Golf
The Nov. 9th Saddle Oak Golf Tournament results:
1st Place with a -6 under par: Tom Anderson, Jim Cropper, Bob Bull, Nancy Pollom
2nd Place with a -3 under par: Hervey Hill, Ken MacIntosh, Don Wiley, Jim Wessner
Next tournament is December 14th
Arrive at: 8:30 AM
Begin at: 9:00 AM
Place: Pine Oaks
Hervey Hill (802) 598-2017
Saddle Oak Garden Club
This month we are attempting to form a new Garden Club. Everyone who is enthusiastic about gardening and keeping our park beautiful is invited. Presently, we have four members and would hope to increase that number to about a dozen.
A sign-up sheet will be in the clubhouse or you may call me at 237-6515. Thanks!
Gladys Ouimette
Shuffleboard
Thursdays at 3 P.M.
Come out and have some fun!
Bocce Ball
Bocce ball will be on Thursdays at 3 PM.
Darts
For an informal game, Saturdays at 2 PM.
Darts are in the white middle cupboard under the bulletin board.
Any Changes or Corrections:
For any changes or corrections on the Sports & Activities pages, please contact Linda Johnston at (865) 712-5852.
Bowling
Weeks of 10/25 - 11/1 - 11/8 - 11/15
Our fall season is in its 7th week and most of the snowbirds are back. We have some great scores this month. They are:
High Game Achievements:
Hervey Hill 203 / 216 / 222 / 244
Bob Glass 203 / 205 / 209
Tony Pace 213
John Deshayes 213
Paul Saeva 200
500 Series:
Hervey Hill 515 / 533 / 554 / 575 / 621
Bob Glass 515 / 561
John Deshayes 528 / 564
Tony Pace 521 / 540
Al Carson 519
Dick McCormick 518
Big Splits
Marge Glass 5-6-10 / 5-10
Chris McCormick 4-7-10 / 5-10
Al Carson 3-6-7-10 / 5-7
Richie Harris 5-7-9
Angie Bauman 4-5-7 / 6-7
Harry Simmes 4-7-10
Hervey Hill 9-10 / 3-7
Winnie Robinson 3-9
Charlie Parkinson 4-10
Fran Bolson 5-7
Larry Gaubatz 5-10
Rose Robinson 5-7
Jerry Johnston 5-10
Bob Glass 4-10
Dick McCormick 4-5
Mirta Harris 2-10 / 5-10 2x
Congrats to all split conversions!
High Man Average is Hervey Hill - 183 and also Bowler of the Week
High Woman Average is Rose Robinson - 146
Other Bowlers of the Week are:
Marge Glass - 58 pins above average
Dick McCormick - 58 pins above average
Jerry Johnston - 78 pins above average
There is practice bowling on Fridays at 3 p.m. at AMF West.
Also, if you would like to sub, give me a call at 237-2758.
See you at the alley.
Ginger Pace, Secretary
Pool
Come join us Mondays at 6 p.m.
Tony Pace
Horseshoes
Looking for someone interested in taking over the horseshoes.
Please contact Phyllis Congdon at (352) 291-4946.
Line Dancing
Beginners - Mondays at 10 a.m.
Intermediate - Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Water Aerobics
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10 a.m.
Gee Sauvageau
Other Sports:
If you have any other sports or activities you want listed in the newsletter, contact Linda Johnston at (865) 712-5852.
The Elections are coming!
By Pam Johnson
There will be there (3) Elections coming next year
1) We will have a Presidential Preference Primary January 31, 2012.
(This is too narrow down the candidates running for president, on the Republican Party's side- and then waiting to see how the caucuses will handle the results.)
2) We will have 2012 Primary Elections August 14, 2012
(This will involve voting for the Candidate for your party that will run for President in the General Election coming up in November 2012, but also for local, state, federal officials will be on the ballot too.)
3) Our General Election will be held on November 6, 2012
More Basic Information for you:
A General Election is held in November of every even-numbered year. The Primary Election for nominating party nominees for the General Election is 12 weeks before the General Election. Additionally, a Presidential Preference Primary is held no earlier than the first Tuesday in January and no later than the first Tuesday in March of Presidential Election years. Special elections may be called at any time during the year.
We are very fortunate to have our voting precinct right here at our Club House.
If you have access to a computer, then you have so much information available to you at your fingertips. If not, that's okay as I will provide you with the hours, telephone & address to the Supervisor of Elections for our area.
We are in the Marion County jurisdiction. If you are interested in depth about our County, please refer to this website http://votemarion.com/
A Florida state website to check out more information than my little article mentioned here http://election.dos.state.fl.us/index.shtml
I will be at the polls this next year as the Clerk and my husband Charlie, will be the Deputy. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have some questions. Our phone number is 352-873-8188. This phone number is also in the Saddle Oak Club Directory.
If I can't answer your questions, there is always the Supervisor of Elections Office located here in Ocala.
Our Precinct number is 4230
Supervisor of Elections
981 NE 16th St
PO Box 289
Ocala, FL 34478-0289
(352)620-3290
Fax (352)620-3286
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:30am through 4:30pm.
Lights! Camera! Action!
It was the best of nights! It was the worst of nights! But, above all, it was just plain fun!
The "Mystery Dinner" started with a delicious sit down meal organized by Jo Gearin and her crew.
Following in tune with the "Western decor", the Saddle Oak Steppers entertained the crowd, dancing to "High Class Lady."
Judy Miller delighted us with her own rendition of Patsy Cline's "She's Got You." Dick Sauvageau was next up with his juggling act. As the crowd giggled with delight, he "instructed" us on the art of juggling including the effects of "gravity." Annie Carlyle spiced the evening with her home grown humor. Annie, and her delightful laugh, was a crowd favorite.
As the lights were dimmed, "western music," played by Kathy Smith, filled the air. The narrator set the stage and introduced the "characters" (both on paper and in person). The play was filled with humor and drama. Including a murder and a "beautiful bride" portrayed by Bob Gearin.
The final curtain call, filled with thunderous applause, concluded the evening.
Special thanks to all participants for a lovely, lively and entertaining evening that will be long remembered.
Nancy Dougherty, Roving Reporter
Tenth Annual Cookie Exchange
It is getting near that time again. Time to check what you will need for your favorite cookie. This year we have included candy. If you make any kind of candy, you are also welcome. There will be a Sign-up sheet in the clubhouse so I will know how many bakers and guests I will have to set up for. There will be a hostess at each table. Your hostess will let you know how many cookies you will have to bring. Also let you know how the exchange works. Bring your favorite hors dourves to share:
December 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM in the clubhouse. Any questions, call Sue Whritenour at 237-9997
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Light Up Saddle Oak
Unpack the outdoor Christmas decorations! There is going to be a contest for best decorated Saddle Oak homes. Also, a Christmas parade with decorated golf carts that will be judged. After the parade, come into the clubhouse for drinks, Christmas treats and fun! Sunday, December 11th at 6 PM. (Golf Carts Assemble at 5:30 PM)
Please bring a donation for Interfaith to Light Up Saddle Oak - Let's overfill our Interfaith bins this joyous time of year.
Nancy/Mike Dougherty and Tammie/Luther Hornsby, Chairpersons
December Birthdays
03. Kenneth Watt
03. Nancy Savel
05. Mary Conroy
05. Paul Saeva
05. Honey Frisbee
06. Joann Barber
07. Mike Phillip
08. Barbara Simpson
09. Bunnye Brinson **101**
10. Jackie Barth
10. Jeanne Kozlowski
10. Louis Desser
12. Lillian Hodakowski
15. Ann Marie Carlyle
16. Kathy Simmes
18. Mike Buckley
19. Ray Leger
19. Carolyn Jones
19 Pat Becker
19. Leo Keach
20 . Tom Adamusik
20. Tom Krakenberg
21 . Helen Wakefield
21. Nancy Webster
21. Sandra Preisch
23. Mary Godwin
25. Umit Bilge
26 Lorraine Dougherty
26. Max Russell
27. Susan Davis
29. Lorraine Berthiaume
29. Moe Jarest
30. Pat Grim
31. Lois Pennington
31. Peggy Heintz
December Anniversaries
07. Harry & Terry Jansen
07. Henry & Nancy Webster
12. Ed & Helen Raczka
12. Bill & Pat Becker
12. Joe & Nancy Savel
14. John & Carlotta Wells 19. Tom & Rosemarie Alton
20. Arthur (Bob) & Sue Brandt
20. Wayne & Rowena Wilson
22. Frank & Ann-Marie Carlyle
23. Jack & Juanita McCague
30. Harry & Kathy Simmes
31. David & Diane Anderson
If you see a name that should not or should be on the list, please, let me know; Terry Jansen @ 304-8195 or e-mail HJANSEN@cfl.rr.com WISHING ALL OF YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS / HAPPY, HEALTHY 2012.... TERRY.