JULY 2010 NEWSLETTER
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and many
residents will break out the red, white & blue to commemorate
our national day of independence. I thought I would
spring a few trivia facts on you:
* Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national
animal but was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas
Jefferson chose the bald eagle.
* Over an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed
on the Fourth. That's roughly 1 dog for every two
people in the U.S.
* Oddly, the majority of the nation's flags and patriotic
paraphernalia in relation to the 4th of July is produced in
China.
* The first 4th of July party held at the White House was
in 1801.
* The 4th of July was not declared a national holiday until
1941.
* The national anthem is actually set to the tune of an old
English drinking song called To Anacreon in Heaven.
* When the United States became a country, there were
approximately 2.5 million people living in the country. Today
the population is around 304 million.
I hope everyone will enjoy the Fourth of July Celebration in
Saddle Oak this year. Wave your flags proudly!
A big Saddle Oak "Thank You" to Jim and Fran Fritz for
hosting the "Old Timers Party". They invited residents who
had lived in the community for 18+ years. Jim and Fran did
an excellent job of organizing the party. They provided two
cakes, a delicious punch and pens printed just for the event.
Sun Communities presented certificates, letters of appreciation
and pins to all residents of 20 years or more.
Pete has asked me to remind everyone that the remote
controls for the entry gate are for residents only. This is for
security reasons. If you have a continuous need for family
to enter the gate after 6 PM, please contact the office as
Pete may have an alternative solution.
Mike and I will be heading to Wisconsin soon. We will be
there for only one month this year, returning approximately
August first. It will be nice to escape the heat and be
reunited with family.
Enjoy the Fourth!
Health and Happiness,
Nancy Dougherty
SADDLE OAK CLUB – JULY 2010
2009 CCR:
The water utility Consumer Confidence Report has been posted at the Clubhouse and the Office.
The report may be viewed at those locations or request a copy from the office. Once again we are
proud to announce that the water quality is excellent.
FERAL CATS:
Feeding stray or feral cats is not only a violation of Saddle Oak Club Rules & Regulations but it is
against Marion County Ordinances as well. Please let the office know if you see stray cats – we will
take immediate action. Feeding stray cats is not an act of compassion…quite the opposite. You are
facilitating litters of kittens that will eventually have to be trapped and possibly destroyed. Feeding
them is an act of cruelty.
REMINDER:
Any person considering purchasing a home in our community must be approved for residency by
the office prior to buying a home. There are no exceptions.
4th OF JULY:
Just a reminder…there are no fireworks of any kind allowed within our community. Please consult
the local paper for a list of the various fireworks shows around Marion County. The danger of fire
damage is simply too great. Please DO NOT violate this rule.
Pete Drusts
Community Manager
Saddle Oak Club
Welcome Saddle Oak New Residents
Nancy May and her daughter Suzanne May
5995 SW 57th Avenue
LOT #54
Arrived May 2010
Nancy's birthday is 9/1
Nancy's previous occupation was theft analysis
Her hobbies are old movies, houseplants, and reading
Two children
One grandchild
Home state is Florida
Dennis Edwards
5631 SW 57th Street
LOT #323
Arrived April 2010
His birthday is 6/3
Previous occupation was with Verizon
His hobbies are gardening and cards (poker)
Home state is New Jersey
Eric and Nancy Hoiaas
5615 SW 56th Street
LOT 273
Arrived May 2010
Eric's birthday is 5/19
Nancy's is 3/23
Anniversary is 4/23
Eric's previous occupation was with DOT of Texas
Nancy is a grief counselor
Nancy enjoys crafts ...all kinds of craft and Eric enjoys
gardening
Two Children
Three grandchildren
Homes states: New York and Texas
SADDLE OAK SURVEY
There was a survey mailed to all members
of the Home Owners Association concerning
the proposed elevator in the clubhouse.
Please return the survey to the box on the
wall in the clubhouse. If you are a member
of the Home owners Association and
did not receive a survey or have questions
, please contact a board member.
Nancy Dougherty.
THINGS TO DO AT SADDLE OAK
SADDLE OAK SINGLES
Those attending the Hudson dinner theater on July
17th. Plan to meet at 9:30AM in the parking lot
between the CVS and KMart, behind Payless Shoe
store for the bus.
The next monthly gathering will be July 7th at 11AM
in the clubhouse. Sign up for the Pot Luck dinner on
August 14th at 4:30PM. When you sign up, list a
salad, vegetable, meat, or dessert item that you will
be bringing. More details at the meeting. The sign up
sheet for this event will not be on a bulletin board
clipboard.
The Buddy Check system will begin soon. Sign up on
the clipboard in the clubhouse or call me to be included.
You would be paired with a partner. One would
call the other in the morning; the other would return
the call in the evening. The purpose would be to
check to see if everything is OK with the other. No
one should have to fear something happening and
not being found for days.
Lunch Out this month will be at Red's at 11:30 on
July 22nd. There will be a car pool sign up sheet at
the bulletin board if you plan to attend.
Please join us for coffee & conversation and a great
breakfast at 8:30AM.
The breakfast schedule for July:
July 5 - Bob Evans
July 12 - Mimi's Cafe
July 19 - Cracker Barrel
July 26 - Steak & Shake
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 question 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. We don't
teach, but hopefully help you if you're struggling
and have a good time.
SADDLE OAK STEPPERS
Saddle Oak Steppers will continue dancing this
summer under the direction of Bonnie Armitage.
Beginning class is on Monday a 10 am, Intermediate
classes are Sunday at 6:30 pm and on Thursday
at 1 pm. Contact Bonnie for
information on classes.
Arts & Crafts
For the Summer Arts and Crafts meets on Friday from 1 to 3 pm.
We will be working on various projects over the
summer. Bring anything you are interested in
working on. We also have supplies to share. Call
to find out what we have on hand.
Angie Bauman
PRODUCE MARKET COMING TO SADDLE OAK CLUB
Beginning on July 15 and on every Thursday from
10 am to 2 pm there will be a Produce Market on
the corner of 56th Court and 60th St This stand
will have only one vender and is for the convenience
of the residents of Saddle Oak. The stand
owner is a farmer who locally grows a some of the
produce and herbs that will be offered for sale.
Stop by and see what there is available for your
enjoyment.
July Birthdays
01. Nancy Henderson
03. Clay Cummings
03 Helen Raczka
03. Jim Blattner
05 Shirley Tureax
06. Gladys Ouimette
06. Richard Simpson
08. Karen Sammons
10. Marty Wyllie
10. Jo Gearin
10. Ann Tsaras
10. Jack McCaque
11. John Krisch
12. Dan O’Connell
12. Judith Furfaro
13. Donna Clarke
13. Walter Sobon
14. Joan Record
18. Kathleen Chervinski
18. Gary Brock
19. Shirley Alestock
20. Bill Cook
22. Sue Holbrook
22. David Yogerst
23. Don Petrak
23. Nan Gable
23. Deloris Proctor
25. Howard Parness
25. Mary Smith
29. Katherine Sitkowski
July Anniversaries
06. Len & JoAnne Ebright
06. Robert & Nancy Burns
07. Peter & Judy Mascaro
10. Henry and Lorraine Berthiaume
11. Don and Carolyn Jones
12. William & Dyna Egleston
17. Don and Mary Godwin
24. Gene and Linda Vrooman
For additions or corrections to the B-day and Anniversary
Lists please call Bertha Hendrickson
SUNSHINE REPORT
During the first six months of this year, we have sent
57 greeting cards to our sick and shut-in residents
and 31 Publix gift cards to those who have been
hospitalized at least 2 nights. Thanks to all those
who have donated the cards that we use. Those
who were hospitalized last month but are now at
home include Bill Wyllie, Marty Wyllie, Marj Banczak,
Anna Bishop, Paul Hobson, Nellie Senft, Chuck Willard,
and Betty Jo Kennedy. At the present time,
Mary Smith is in Munroe Regional Hospital, Lloyd
Eaton and Ellie Evans are in TimberRidge, Joyce
Kelloway and Marie Jarest in Palm Garden, Mary
Davidson in Life Care, and George Overman in
Avante. Keep these folks in your thoughts and
prayers.
Fran Bolson
FOURTH OF JULY
Come join us for hot dogs, macaroni salad and
make your own sundae at 1 PM July 4th. Tickets will
be $1.00 each. Hopefully someone will be willing
to host a parade in the morning. We generally have
one every year. Let us see who can decorate their
golf cart the best. Tony will have tickets soon. Hope
to see everyone there.
Linda Otto
Don’t forget to sign up for the July 4th Parade.
Should be lots of fun and we will be starting out at
9 am while it is a little cooler. Prizes for the best
carts. So come and show your talent and support.
Linda Otto
WANTED POKER PLAYERS !!!
Looking for poker players to play
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday nights
Seven card poker
4:30 or 5:00 until ???
Men or women who like to play poker
Come and join us !!!
Clubhouse library - see you there
More information call Ken Banks
GONG SHOW
Be sure and read the newsletter and watch for
information regarding The Gong Show at Saddle
Oak Club. Be prepared for an evening of fun and
laughter on OCTOBER 30
JOIN US FOR DINNER
Chicken Marsala Dinner July 24 5PM
Chicken Marsala, Scalloped Potatoes,
Vegetables, Dessert, Coffee, BYOB, 50/50
Tickets $7.00
Your Hosts Jim and Linda Otto
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sunday August 8 3PM
Tickets $3.00
PASTA DINNER
August 21 5PM
Pasta, Meatballs, Sausage, Salad,
Dessert, Coffee, BYOB, 50/50
Tickets $5.00
Attention All Artists!
Sharpen your artistic skills! The Home Owners
Association, with the cooperation of the office, is
sponsoring a contest to paint a mural on the wall at
the end of 58th Place (next to Lou and Hazel
Wickstrom)-(Saddle Oak side only). Please submit
your artistic ideas to any board member. You have
all summer to get your creative juices flowing as we
won't be deciding on a winner until next fall. The
winner will receive a $25 prize. Sun Communities
will provide funding for all painting supplies. Put
your thinking caps on! Best design wins!
Nancy Dougherty
CRAFT FAIR COMING IN NOVEMBER
Our annual craft fair is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 6.
Everyone interested, please get started making your
HOMEMADE crafts. There will be a signup sheet in
the clubhouse for tables in September.
Chairperson Ginger Pace &
Thursday evening sewing group
Saddle Oak & Friends Are Planning Another Cruise
FEB 5-12, 2011
Sailing on Norwegian Sun to Western Caribbean
From Port Canaveral..
See bulletin board in club house for details..
Please reserve ASAP.
Ginger Pace
Crime Watch
"Help Make Our Community Safe"
Interested in joining our Crime Watch Unit.
For more information call Bernie Kozlowski
There is a sign up sheet in the clubhouse.
We need volunteers.
Memorial Day
Well Memorial Day has come and gone What a
disappointment that no one in the community thought
to recognize the wonderful men and women who have
and are serving in the Armed Forces I really hope this
oversight never happens again. We would not be
living in this great country of ours if it wasn't for the
people who have served and defended this great
country.
SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS
Our volunteer of the month is Kathy Smith. Kathy has
done such a great job of organizing events for singles,
serving on the board and having her Hooks and
Needles gatherings . We really need more volunteers
like Kathy.
Linda Otto
THANK YOU’S
Thank You Jim and Fran Fritz for hosting the
wonderful Old Timers Party for the residents of
Saddle oak. It was great to see everyone who
gathered and reminisced about all the good times
in Saddle Oak. Jim and Fran (long time residents)
have been responsible for many great events here.
Also thanks to Sun Communities for the beautiful
certificates and pins. Now we know why we have
so many long time residents. They just love living
in Saddle Oak.
Linda Otto
THANKS "Old" Old Timers
Thanks to all of you "Old" Old Timers and
guest and helpers who came to the party we
hosted on May 15th, 2010. We did not get an
exact head count but there were many old timers
who had not seen each other for quite a while
because of that thing called "life". We ate cake
and drank lots of punch and enjoyed each others
company for most of the afternoon.
Among the guest were Al and Norma Bullard
who were long time residents here at Saddle Oak
until Al followed his dream to live on a golf course.
Also Tamara and Rob Warren (our daughter and
son-in-law) were guest both at our home and at
the party and helped Nancy and Mike Daugherty
who were in charge at our request and did a great
job Linda and Jim Otto were also great doers and
helpers. We could go on and on but we won't.
Just thanks to everyone who came and thanks to
those of you who worked so hard to help us have
this party.
Last but not least thanks to Pete and Joanne,
our great management team, from the office who
got with Sun Communities to present a thank
you letter, certificates and lapel pins congratulating
all of us for being such loyal residents. We
think we speak for everyone that it has been our
pleasure to have lived in Saddle Oak for so many
years.
We hope we have not slighted any one by not
mentioning their name but just know we appreciate
everyone's attendance and all the help. We
also hope that you enjoy the pens we gave as our
gift to you. God Bless to each one of you.
Fran and Jim Fritz
The Kitty is Home
Thanks to all the nice people who helped me look
for my Escaped Cat! Everyone was so aware of her
and my search! Lucinda was gone for 22 days, and
then came home looking for something to eat. I am
so glad to have her home! Thank you all for watching
for her and giving me encouraging words- which
really helped. Needless to say, she is being
watched carefully so this is NOT repeated!
Diane Anderson
Recognition and Thank You’s
While volunteering in June for Saturday Morning
Coffee, Bunnye Brinson informed me that 25 years
ago on June 5th was the First Saturday we gave a
complimentary breakfast and announced names of
all who celebrate in June!! Join us on the first
Saturday of the month to share in this tradition.
A Thank You for 5 bags of donated materials to the
Crafts group from a friendly neighbor in Fair View
Park. The yarn was passed on to Dorothy Stout,
cut-out of materials to Hazel Wickstrom, fabric pieces
to Maryann O’Donnell, and ribbons, laces, flowers
kept for the use of the craft group. Thanks very
much for the generous donation. We will all make
very good use of the supplies.
One More Thank you
Tony and I would like to thank all of the people who
sent us cards when our son John Paul passed away.
You don’t know how many friends you have until
something like this happens. Thank you all again.
Barbara and tony Pollard
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Zucchini Bread
INGREDIENTS
3 cups all-purpose flour
· 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or stick margarine,
melted
1 cup shredded peeled zucchini
1 tablespoon grated onion
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, combine the flour, Parmesan
cheese, salt, baking powder and baking soda. In
another bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, sugar and
butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fold in zucchini and onion.
2. Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. x 5-in.
x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a
toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes
before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1
From the Editor -
With the warmer weather and sunshine many of our
residents will be returning to their summer homes.
You can keep up with the Saddle Oak Community
happenings and news by checking out the newsletter
on line at saddleoakclub.net. You can also
keep your friends here at Saddle Oak informed
about what is happening in your life by emailing
articles to me at honeyfrisbee@yahoo.com. And
thanks for all your sharing.
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). Please include your name and
phone number in case I need to contact you.
When emailing please indicate in the subject line
that the email is for the Saddle Oak Newsletter.
Hopefully, that way your article will not be overlooked
thinking it is “just another piece of spam” Thanks for
your cooperation.