JULY 2011 NEWSLETTER
Letter from the SOCHA president........
July...fireworks, picnics, family reunions, hot summer days....and last but not least....hurricanes!!!! June has come and gone and we had a couple of nice celebrations, a pool side social event on a beautiful Friday evening with games/music and conversation with friends and a Father's Day breakfast. Thank you to Kay& Bob Fielder and all of the people who helped her make it a success and thank you to Linda and Jim Otto for hosting the Father's Day breakfast. There was a small impromptu golf cart parade on Memorial Day which is always fun to both participate in and watch. I would like to remind residents that we do have an Event Calendar and forms for those of you who wish to chair an event or parade. It is always best to be able to "advertise" the event so that all residents have an opportunity to attend or participate.
June has been "clean-up" month and kudos to everyone who has been working so hard on their yards and houses. Much of the landscaping looks better but there is always room for improvement. We want to take care of our community to make sure it continues to look its very best!
A reminder to those of you leaving on vacation, please make crime watch aware, make arrangements for your yard to be cut and trimmed, cancel your paper and stop your mail. Please keep in mind that the newsletter staff is always looking for information for the newsletter that we can share with everyone. We hope you like the new format for the newsletter calendar....it should make finding the events for the month much easier to see and remember. That is all for now....stay healthy, happy and..cool!!!
Tammie Hornsby
Summer Bowling
Summer bowling has started at Galaxy West Lanes on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am. Please arrive by 9:15am. Price is $10 per week. This is not a league, so you can come any Tuesday you wish and bowl. There will be prizes awarded each week. Come join us and have some fun!
Tony & Ginger Pace
Bocce Ball
No Bocce Ball until September.
John Dawson
Shuffleboard
No Shuffleboard until September.
Jack Phinney
Horseshoes
No Horseshoes until September.
Phyllis Congdon
Golf
There will be no scramble in July and August. Have a good summer.
Jack Phinney
Other Sports or Activities
If you have any other sports or activities you want listed in the newsletter, please contact Linda Johnston at (865) 712-5852.
Water Aerobics
There are water aerobics on Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays from 10am - 11am. Those who are interested in some fun & exercise, come out and join us. Men are also welcome to participate.
Kay Fiedler
BITS AND PIECES.......
JULY VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Let us designate Fran Bolson as Volunteer of the Month! Fran is in charge of the Sunshine Report, visiting people in the various hospitals, nursing homes, rehabs, and in their own homes. Fran also takes care of having cards signed and delivered to the appropriate persons. Also, she is responsible for giving out gift cards, which are greatly appreciated. This takes up a lot of Fran’s time, and she has been doing it for many years. Thank you, Fran, for doing such a great service for the people of Saddle Oak!
SUNSHINE REPORT
As we go to press, there is no one from Saddle Oak in the hospital. Those hospitalized last month and now recuperating include Bill Wyllie, Betty Jo Kennedy, Gladys Ouimette and Betty Cigrand. Those in rehab are Al and Janet Stacy, Alan Warneke and Anna Bishop. Ellie Evans and George Overman are in nursing homes and Bunnye Brinson in assisted living. Keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers. Publix gift certificates are given to those residents who have spent at least 2 nights in the hospital and residents can only receive one gift certificate in a 12-month period.
BEREAVEMENT
PAUL ANDERSON passed away on June 9th. He is survived by his wife, Connie. His mother-in-law, Emily Davison, is also a resident here.
MARIE JAREST passed away on June 12th and is survived by her husband, Maurice (Moe).
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WANTED POSITITON!!!!!!!
We are looking for someone to take over the responsibility of the kitchen. Irene Kramer is wanting to “retire” from the position. If you need additional information please contact Bill or Irene Kramer.
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CLASSIFIED ADS BY RESIDENTS
FOR SALE:
Mid-size car carrier with lite bar. $350.
Diana Phinney 352-237-8384
FOR SALE
26” lady’s Monsoon bike with basket. $50 Vi Simmes 352-304-8866
THANK YOU, AND YOU AND YOU….!!!
A BIG thank you to Jim Blattner and Donna Clarke for organizing and delivering all of the items collected for the tornado victims in Joplin, Missouri. It was a very kind thing for them to do, and thank you also to those residents who took the time to go through their belongings and donate them to the cause. So many people lost everything and any help we gave them was a good thing! Again, thanks to everyone involved and especially to Jim and Donna.
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I want to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers and candy, and most importantly, Good Thoughts to me during my recent illness. Thank you also to those who made the visit from my West Coast family happier. It is delightful to live in a community that really does care about each other. Diane Anderson.
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Thanks to Kathy Smith for making slider sandwiches for the Bingo Night. If not for Kathy we would have had hardly any snacks since we had very few cakes. Thank you, Kathy, for being so thoughtful!
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I would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Carly Wells for helping me in the Library. She comes in and puts the books in the right places. Don’t worry everyone, sooner or later I will be putting them in the correct spots too! Claudia Janis, Librarian.
TICKETS-------
Vacation time has arrived and of course Tony Pace is on the move. While Tony is away and you need tickets for an event contact Linda Otto, 861-1048. She will be subbing for Tony.
JULY ARTS AND CRAFTS DISPLAY
The Arts and Crafts Display is the third Saturday of every month. Bring your Florida shells or any crafts made in our craft classes. Just a reminder, wear your name tag. Any questions contact Angie Bauman 854-4384.
****Anyone who wishes to sponsor an event must fill out a form available from Kathryn Sitkowski and submit it to her or Nancy Dougherty.
THE SADDLE OAK PLAYERS are presenting a Mystery Dinner and Show on October 29th. We are really looking forward to “eliminating” someone! I wonder who it will be?
NAME TAGS
We have a lot of new residents, so name tags are more important than ever. If you don’t have one, please contact a board member.
LADIES LUNCHEON
Remember – the Ladies Luncheon is the third Thursday of every month. This month it will be at Scrambles Café, 3233 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala. Their phone number is 694-4405. Please sign up at the clubhouse and join in the fun!
WHEN WALKING AT NIGHT
Please carry a flashlight and wear light-colored clothing for your safety. If walking a pet, please clean up after it!
NEEDLE WINNER
Our needle winner from the June Newsletter is Terry Jansen. Congratulations! The needle is hidden somewhere each month in the Newsletter. Find it, write its location and your name and phone number on a piece of paper and place in the box in the clubhouse. The Needle Drawing is held the Saturday before the 15th of the month.
YOU’VE GOT MAIL!!!
The mailboxes in the Library at the clubhouse are great for sending birthday, anniversary, and especially Christmas cards to our residents. However, some people never get to the clubhouse and don't realize that they have mail. The following have mail that has not been picked up as of the middle of June- some have been there for weeks. If you or your neighbor's name is listed, please check the mailbox.
Don & Lucy Baisch, J. Bouchard, Alex & Sue Black, Ogla Bickler, Bob & Jackie Brown (3), Karen Bissette, Richard Clements, Lucille Couture, Marie Darrow, Alice Dennehy, Floyd & Judy Helsel, Wesley Hannah, Howard Horner, Charlotte Honsinger, Charles & Pam Johnson, Diane Jundt, Andy Merlino, Ian McKenzie, Dave Mitchell, Janet Nolin, John & Marion O'Donnell, Dorothy Prucnel, Delores Proctor, John Roberson, Rita Schoof, Gee & Dick Sauvaugeau, Louis & Lillian Sargent (2), Josephine & Wally Steguerwald (2), Bob Smith, Susan Tumelty (2),Ray & Arlene Wallace, Wayne Wilson.
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GREAT SUMMER RECIPES! ! ! !
DESSERT RECIPE FROM THE RECENT POT LUCK:
NAPOLEON DESSERT
l box Graham Crackers
2 boxes French Vanilla Instant Pudding
3 cups milk
8 oz. Cool Whip
11 oz. jar Hot Fudge Topping
Maraschino cherries or nuts
Mix pudding, milk and cool whip. Line 9x13 pan with graham crackers. Top with 1/2 of pudding mixture. Add another layer of graham crackers, Top with rest of pudding mixture. Add another layer of graham crackers. Heat fudge topping in microwave until spreadable. Pour on top of mixture and decorate with cherries or nuts. Refrigerate overnight. Serves 12 to 16.
A YUMMY SUMMER SALAD
Red leaf lettuce, red onion, mandarin oranges, nuts (I use either pecans, walnuts or sliced almonds)
Nuts: In a skillet place ¼ cup plus a little more of sugar, add nuts and stir over medium heat until the sugar melts and coats all the nuts. Cool and break apart.
Dressing:
1/2 cup of olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbs parsley
1 tsp salt
Couple good dashes hot sauce
Place greens in a bowl, toss with nuts and dressing and enjoy!
SADDLE OAK SINGLES
Many thanks to those who helped organize, set up, work, and clean up for the Community Pot Luck event on June 4th. We definitely have exceptional cooks in Saddle Oak. That was evident from the delicious meals that we were able to share. We'll have to check the Events Calendar to see when we might plan another for the future. Our next Lunch Out on the Town is Thursday, July 28th at 11:30 AM at Little Joey's (near Big Lots on Rt. 200). Please sign up on the clipboard to reserve your seat.
The Monday morning breakfast schedule (meeting at 8:30AM) will be:
July 4 - none
July 11 - Bob Evans
July 18 - Cracker Barrel
July 25 - Bob Evans
There will be no monthly meetings in July and August this summer, but we'll still meet for breakfast and continue our Thursday Lunch Outs.
All Saddle Oak Club residents who are single, male or female, are welcome to participate. Our purpose is to enjoy activities as a group and have a good time. Any questions or comments, contact Kathy Smith, 237-6572
HOOKS & NEEDLES
IF YOUR PROJECT REQUIRES A HOOK OF ANY KIND (CROCHET, RUG, ETC.) OR A NEEDLE (SEWING, KNITTING, EMBROIDERY, ETC.) THEN COME JOIN US IN THE CLUBHOUSE LIBRARY ON MONDAYS FROM 1-3PM TO WORK ON YOUR PROJECT. THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL SADDLE OAK RESIDENTS. WE HAVE GREAT CONVERSATION, SHARE IDEAS, SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE WORKING ON, AND SOMETIMES GET ASSISTANCE ON A PARTICULAR TECHNIQUE. WE NEED IDEAS FOR OUR NEXT S SERVICE PROJECT.
*****WHAT'S COOKING *****
(From the kitchen of Karen Sammons)
CRESSENT ROLL DESSERT
2 CANS CRESSENT DINNER ROLLS
16 OZ CREME CHEESE
1 1/2 CUPS SUGAR
1 TSP VANILLA
1 STICK MELTED MARGARINE
1 TEASPOON CINNAMON
USE 9 X 13 INCH PAN
UNROLL 1 CAN CRESSENT ROLLS IN BOTTOM OF PAN. DO NOT PRESS SEAMS TOGETHER.
MIX CREME CHEESE WITH 1 CUP SUGAR AND VANILLA SPREAD OVER ROLL IN PAN.
PLACE OTHER CRESSENT ROLL ON TOP.
POUR IN MELTED MARGARINE. MIX REMAINING SUGAR WITH CINNAMON SPRINKLE ON TOP.
BAKE AT 350 FOR 30 MINUTES.
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VIDALIA ONION CASSEROLE
(****FROM THE KITCHEN OF GRACE SPILLER***)
6 VIDALIA ONIONS, SLICED
2 T. MARGARINE
8 OZ. SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE, GRATED
2 ROWS RITZ CRACKERS, CRUSHED
6 T. MARGARINE, MELTED
SAUTE ONIONS IN 2 T. MARGARINE.
LAYER 1/2 OF THE ONIONS IN A GREASED CASSEROLE DISH.
SPRINKLE WITH 1/2 OF THE CHEESE AND THEN 1/2 OF THE CRUSHED CRACKERS.
REPEAT LAYERS IN SAME ORDER.
POUR MELTED MARGARINE OVER THE TOP LAYER.
BAKE FOR 30 MINUTES AT 350 DEGREES.
JULY BIRTHDAYS 01. Nancy Henderson
03. Clay Cummings
03 Helen Raczka
03. Jim Blattner
03. Frank Hodakowski
04. Dick Knuppel
06. Gladys Ouimette
06. Richard Simpson
08. Debbie Libby
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
12. Mike Philip
13. Donna Clarke
13. Walter Sobon
14. Joan Record
17. Debra Fleming
18. Kathleen Chervinski
18. Gary Brock
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
30. Diane Keach
31. Harry Simmes
July Anniversaries
06. Len & JoAnne Ebright
06. Robert & Nancy Burns
07. Peter & Judy Mascaro
10. Henry & Lorraine Berthiaume
11. Don & Carolyn Jones
12. William & Dyna Egleston
17. Don & Mary Godwin
24. Frank & Louise Mousseau
24. Gene & Linda Vrooman
Golf Cart Usage
Provided by the Marion County Sheriff's Department
(This article is a follow-up to our information provided in last month's newsletter)
As the use of golf carts has increased, owners of these vehicles have been asking numerous questions about where and when these vehicles can be used. The purpose of this article is to try and answer these questions.
Florida Statues 320.01(22) defines a golf cart as a motor vehicle that is designed for operation on a golf course or for sporting or recreation and the vehicle is not exceeding 20 mph.
Florida statute outlines the following uses:
1. A golf cart can be operated on a state road that has been designated for golf cart use. No state roadway in Marion county has been approved for golf cart use.
2. To cross a portion of a course which intersects a roadway approved for golf carts or a roadway that intersects a course or mobile home park.
The golf cart can only be operated during the hours between sunrise and sunset. If night time driving is optional, then the golf cart is to be equipped with headlights, turn signals and a window. The statute further states the cart should have efficient brakes, reliable steering, safe tires, rear view mirror and red reflective devices on the front and rear of the cart.
A golf cart may not be operated on public streets by anyone under fourteen years of age. (Not sixteen as previously printed in the newsletter)
Florida Statue 316.2125 defines the operation of golf carts in retirement communities. The state of Florida allows the use of golf carts in a self contained (gated) community if the golf cart has the safety equipment listed above. However, the local government of Florida DOT can prohibit the use of golf carts if the governing body determines a safety hazard exists.
Also, if the operator of the golf cart were to commit a traffic infraction like running a stop sign, the operator could receive a traffic citation.
The appeal of a golf cart is a fun and convenient way to get around. Please use caution when operating one.
Please contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office if you have further questions..732-8181
(Thanks to Bernie Kozlowski for this information)
SUPER SATURDAY BINGO
AUGUST 6TH AT 7 PM
1 Speed Game 25 cents each
All Regular Games
Brown Bag Special
Big Diamond Special
JR Jackpot Special
Super Jackpot Special
PLUS-----PLUS
1 SUPER BINGO GAME
Tickets will be 3 for $5.00
If we have 50 or more PLAYERS Payout
WILL BE $250.00
Tickets will be sold from 5:45 until 6:40 PM
Daubers available for .75 cents (tonite only)
We will be selling Mini Sandwiches if you
Need nourishment for this FUN NIGHT
SO COME OUT AND ENJOY THE EVENING
NEW RESIDENTS
Tom and Nancy Pollom & Dixie
6180 SW 57th Avenue
LOT #28
Telephone: 352-304-8176
Arrived June 2011
Tom's birthday: 3/27
Nancy's birthday: 10/4
Anniversary: 8/30
Tom was VP of a plastic & fiberglas molding co and Nancy of an office manager of a law firm
They enjoy golf, reading/writing & knitting
12 children
21 grandchildren
Home State: Indiana
Dieter Simmons & Marion Austin
5880 SW 57th Avenue
LOT #52
Telephone: 352-509-7098
Arrived June 2011
Dieter's birthday: 9/7
Marion's birthday: 6/12
Dieter was in real estate
He enjoys fishing and Marion enjoys gardening and puzzles
3 children
4 grandchildren
Home State: Washington
Daniel (Dan) & Claudia Janis
5517 SW 58th Place
LOT #202
Telephone: 352-509-4328
Arrived March 2011
Dan's birthday: 9/11
Claudia's: 1/1
Anniversary: 10/12
Dan was a meat cutter and Claudia has had several positions
Hobbies include woodworking, gardening, painting, books
Four Children
Five Grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren
Home State: New York