JANUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER
“President’s Message”
Nancy Dougherty
Hoping everyone
had a healthy and happy holiday! The community and clubhouse were beautifully decorated! The Christmas dinners, Light Up Saddle Oak, and the Cookie Exchange were well attended events. A New Year’s Eve party will be held in the clubhouse.
Looking forward to 2011, February is our Annual Association meeting. New board members will be elected. There are 2 openings for the 2011 board. Resumes of the current candidates are included in this newsletter. There is still time to submit your resume as well. 2011 Association membership dues of $10 per household will be collected during the annual meeting on February 2nd at 7 PM. A “Meet the Candidates” event will be held on Sunday, January 9th. Come and get acquainted with the aspiring candidates before election!
The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 4th at 2 PM. The Association meeting will follow on Wednesday, January 5th at 7 PM.
“Like a Wind in the Willows”
By Marj Banczak
Like a Wind in the Willows, time passes quickly. Where have the last 23 years gone? The time has been pleasantly spent with friends and neighbors in Saddle Oak.
Many of us helped form Saddle Oak. It was a delight. But now we are getting past our prime, moving on to homes with our children, assisted living because, of course, we can no longer live alone. Hogwash! Well, maybe we will fall, not eat properly? Can we do our own laundry? I guess it’s time….
That leaves Saddle Oak to newer, younger residents. May you pick up the banner and proceed with your programs, your involvement and your support.
We, the older generation, wish you well! May you enjoy Saddle Oak as much as we have. Some of us may still be here, but not actively involved in community activities. It is now up to the new residents. I bid you well!
January Birthdays
01. Nat Horner
01. John Paglia
02. Mary Ann O’Connell
02. Gene Vrooman
03. Evelyn Litwicki
05. Corinne Ray
07. B.J. Kimble
07. Edwin Born
07. Kelly Losiewski
08. John Wells
09. Sandra Pelchat
09. George (Bill) Stanley
10. Dave Moore
10. Lucille Couture
10. Elizabeth Cariello
11. Harold (Ed) Henderson
12. Donna Frakes
14. Harold Whritenour
14. James McCourry
15. Neville Johnson
16. Rick Wren
17. Ginger Pace
18. Roger Pelchat
19. Rose Adamusik
19. Stanley Brion
21. Bonnie Leahy
22. Lou Wickstrom
23. Nellie Senft
23. Dorothy Doherty
24. Foster Gunther
24. Ken Carlyle
26. Terry Jansen
26. Charles Doherty
27. Mary Moore
27. Janet Koechley
28. Marion Donnelly
28. Mary Willard
28. Mirta Harris
29. Rich Harris
29. Ed Raczka
30. Sue Brant
JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES
01. Carl and Joyce Hooper
02. Irwin and Joanne Milligan
03. James & Sandra Preisch
10. Ken & Joan Bottom
12, John & Irene Deshayes
13, Gil & Simone Moreeuw
17. Bill & Jo-An Boardman
19. Jim & Charlene St. Peter
20. Ken & Joan Kopinski
21. Richard and Joyce Simpson
27. Dick & Chris McCormick
31. Paul & Diane Cool
SPORTS
BOCCE BALL
Colder weather has challenged us, so we will start at 2 PM on Thursdays, weather permitting (at least 70 degrees & clear). We will continue with first-come, first served! Newcomers have met the challenges with ease and fun! ---- John Dawson
SHUFFLEBOARD
Shuffleboard has been changed from Thursday nights to Wednesday afternoons at 2 PM if temperatures are in mid-60’s. ----- Jack Phinney
GOLF
December golf has been cancelled due to weather. Next scramble is 2nd Wednesday in January. ----- Jack Phinney
POOL
We have had a few new faces coming up to pool on Monday evenings. Some pretty good shooters too. Every week we have one or two different winners. Erik does pretty good, as does Jack & Bob. Don & I occasionally come up in the money. Ted & John hold their own. Fred Congdon is an up and coming shooter. We have fun for 50 cents and we hang out for a couple of hours. Come join us. ---- Tony Pace
BOWLING
“Spare Time” by Ginger Pace
Weeks of 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14
We just completed our 12th wk. of bowling and the time is flying. We had some people out sick and hope they will be back after the holidays.
Don Godwin (bowler of the week) this month bowled 97 pins over average. He had 2 clean games (all marks). Some amazing games bowled…202, 203, 211, 222, 223, 235. Great series…502, 574, 579, 628, 643. Also picked up 5-10 split. Great bowling, Don.
Converted Splits were:
Matt Walters 1-2-4-10 Howard Horner 5-7
Rose Robinson 5-10 2x, 5-8-10 John DeShayes 5-10
Fran Bolson 3-9-10 2x, 6-7-10, 5-6
Frank Hodakowski 5-10, 3-5-7 Tony Pace 5-7, 6-7
Jim Otto 5-7, 2-4-5-10, 3-6-7-10 Ginger Pace 5-8-10
Winnie Robinson 3-9-10, 7-8-10 Larry Gaubatz 6-8
Carole Cerniglia 5-10
High Games:
Jerry Johnston 200, 220 (also bowler of the week)
Howard Horner 205, 214 Dick Savagean 212
John DeShayes 209, 217
500 Series:
Howard Horner 523 2x Jerry Johnston 516
John DeShayes 526,530,562,579 Tony Pace 510
We had a wonderful Christmas party. Thanks to all for the delicious food. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! See you in the alley…
Saddle Oak Singles
Our next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, January 5th at 11AM in the clubhouse.
The next Lunch Out date is Thursday, January 27th at 11:30 AM at Ipanema Restaurant. Sign up on the clipboard to reserve your seat.
Our next Pot Luck dinner will be Sat., January 8th at 5PM. There will be a sign up sheet on the clipboard. Ladies, bring a new dish; gentlemen, come and join us. Bring a place setting, utensils, and beverage. Bring a recipe card of your dish.
Those of you who have reserved a seat to the Show Palace Dinner Theatre’s production of “42nd Street” must send in payment to Laura Kane Travel before the end of February. Cost is $72 including bus, reserved seat, lunch buffet, all taxes and tips.
Please join us for breakfast & conversation every Monday morning at 8:30AM.
Jan 3 - Bob Evans
Jan 10 - Mimi’s Cafe
Jan 17 - Cracker Barrel
Jan 24 - Panera Bread
Jan 31 - Oasis Restaurant
Any Saddle Oak Club resident who is single, male or female, is welcome to participate in any of our activities. Our purpose is to enjoy activities as a group and have a good time. Any questions or comments, feel free to call Kathy Smith
HOOKS & NEEDLES
If your project requires a hook of any kind (crochet, rug, etc.) or a needle (sewing, knitting, embroidery, etc.), come join us in the library at the clubhouse on Mondays from 1-3 PM to work on your project. We have great conversation, share ideas, see what others are working on, and sometimes get assistance on a particular technique.
Kathy Smith.....
SEMINOLE HARD ROCK CASINO
You can’t win if you don’t play, right? We’re heading to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino on Thursday, January 13th. We’ll be traveling with Lamers Bus Company (unless we have 45 or more and can get our own bus through the casino). We’ll meet behind Advanced Auto Parts in the Walmart parking lot on Route 200. Be there at 8:20AM with $30 cash to hand to the bus driver. You will receive $25 free play and a $5 food voucher. You’ll leave the casino at 4PM and return back by 6PM. Fill out a reservation form found in the envelope on the bulletin board in the clubhouse to attend. The bus is filling up. Get your reservations in ASAP....... Any questions, call Kathy Smith.....
……..AND EVERYTHING ELSE!
”Light Up Saddle Oak" Contest Winners:
Winners of the Golf Cart Parade:
1st Prize: Richie and Mirta Harris
2nd Prize: Linda and Gene Vrooman
3rd Prize: Sue and Harold Whritenour
Winners of the Home Decorating Contest:
Tammy and Luther Hornsby
Address: 5554 59th Street
Mary and Dan Sitkowski
Address: 6055 57th Avenue
Pam and Charlie Johnson
Address: 5795 56th Avenue
Mike and Nancy Dougherty
Address: 5690 56th Place
Angie Bauman
Address: 5641 58th Place
Charles and Christine Parkinson
Address: 5652 58th Place
Max and Sandi Russell
Address: 5466 56th Street
Howard and Nat Horner
Address: 5635 56th Street
Lou and Hazel Wickstrom
Address: 5501 58th Place
Matt and Marion Walters
Address: 6070 56th Terrace
THANK YOU !!!!
"A Salute"
A big Veteran's Day "Salute" goes out to all who volunteered to help with the Veteran's Day Pancake breakfast. Jerry Johnston, Toots Lobe, Jo Gearin, Karen Sammons and Ingrid MCourry cooked breakfast and served with the help of Katherine Sitkowski. Grace Spiller and Kathy Smith graciously volunteered to deliver meals to our homebound residents. Lee Lantz collected tickets that were sold by Tony and Ginger Pace. Thanks, also, to Bill Evans, who opened the clubhouse at the crack of dawn so we could start flipping pancakes. Thank you to Dorothea Wiley for stepping up to sell 50/50 tickets. If we have forgotten anyone, please forgive us! Mike and Nancy Dougherty
First Christmas Dinner
The day of the first Christmas dinner started out as a very lovely day. The tables were decorated in all their splendor and the smell
of ham filled the air at the clubhouse. Residents started filing in and sitting at their tables. Grace was said and then the ham was served. Everybody seemed to enjoy their meals. Then we had the grab bag party. Most people stayed…even if they didn’t bring a gift, to see what others received. Then everyone cleaned up their area, which was greatly appreciated. You could not have asked for a better group of volunteers. They were tired but still had smiles on their faces. I want to thank everybody who came to dine and to my volunteers. Merry Christmas to all and a healthy, happy New Year! God Bless. Toots Lobe
…..AND MORE THANKS!
THANX,
THANX
to all the Saddle Oak friends who
were so kind to donate toilet paper
to me so I could make Bunnye's
100th Birthday cake.
Many Thanx!!
Karen Sammons
Thanks so much!
I would like to thank everyone for the love and support during my recent hysterectomy surgery. A special thank you for the neighbors and friends who brought me food, cards & gifts. Also want to thank our Saddle Oak Bowling League for the get well card and checking in on my recovery. I hope to see you at the alley the middle of January. Many thanks also for the get well card and gift certificate to Publix from the Saturday Morning Coffee folks. I appreciate all the warm wishes from our new friends here in Saddle Oak more than you'll ever know. Thanks again, Linda Johnston
SUNSHINE REPORT
Hospitalizations last month include Nancy May, Mary Sullivan, Joni Hassett, Bobbi Teem, Lois Garcia, Margaret Kaley, Linda Johnston.
Those in nursing homes are Marj Banczak in The Bridge, Ellie Evans in TimberRidge, Bunnye Brinson, Ed Casey and Marie Jarest in Palm Garden, Mary Davidson in Life Care, George Overman in Avante and Rose Bull in Woodlawn Terrace,Hernando.
We have given 60 Publix gift cards to residents who have been hospitalized this year and have sent 120 cards to our sick and shut-in residents. Thanks to those who have provided these cards which we sign on
the first Saturday of each month at Coffee Hour. Happy New Year to all!
ARTS & CRAFTS
There will be an Arts & Crafts Display at Saturday morning coffee on Jan. 15th. I will be giving away 15 Red Hat articles that were
donated by a former member. For those who
are interested I have instructions for the Christmas Letters.
We are currently looking for new members and a hostess. Call Angie Bauman
Temporary address and phone number
thru March
Ruth Wheeler & Pete Kozak
6190 SW 57th Ave
352-854-2702
MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE
Shower or tub chair with back rest. Brand new $35. Dick & Vi Simmes
WANTED
Your old VCR tapes to recycle
into bags and clutches, Kathy
Smith
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THE WINNER IS……
The winner of the Find the Needle Contest for December is Sandie Pelchat! She will be contacted by phone. Congratulations!
For this month’s contest, write your name, phone number and location of the needle on a slip of paper and place in the box in the Club House.