Letter from the president.....
Here it is....June. Our friends and neighbors have gone north, our friends and relatives that visited during Spring break and Easter have gone back home. It is just "us" to get through the lazy hazy days of summer!!! I try not to ever complain about the heat as our neighbors to the north of us have endured such terrible tragedy, devastation and loss of life, the Midwest is having bad floods, Texas is having fires in so much of the state. We are very lucky and must be thankful for the great weather we have been having....as Luther states every morning when we get up and open the blinds....another beautiful day in Florida!
Those of us on the newsletter committee are struggling some as we try to find things to put in the newsletter. The summer months are less active so we are always looking for things...we welcome any suggestions you might have. As I sit here at my computer in my room of windows looking out at people walking, working in their yards, riding around in their golf carts, visiting with their neighbors and watching squirrels dig holes in our yard we feel very lucky to have landed in Saddle Oak. I hope you all feel the same.
That is all for this month, please be kind to your friends and neighbors,
Tammie
Birthdays
1. Aggie Borriello
3. Dennis Edwards
4. Marion Walters
4. Linda Vrooman
9. Penny Geneva
13. Hal Geckle
13. Dyna Egleston
14. Al Conn
14. David Schwartz
16. James Patterson
18. Mario Ranieri
19. Don Hall
20. Loretta Dawson
20. Bob Smith
20. Richard Clements
20. Jim Hanoian
21. Darlene Baker
21 Bonnie Armitage
21 Kathy Smith
22. Jim Bagoly
23. Diane Cool
23. Ernie Norton
25 Arthur (Bob) Brandt
25. Bill Moyer
25. Dick McCormick
26. Ken Kopinski
26. Howard Horner
26. Anne Laskar
27. Diane Anderson
27. Jim Crouch
28. Ace Carson
28. Richard Ouimette
29. Marilyn Andrews
29. Marie Jarest
29. Rex Baker
30. Susan Fahrney
30. William Spann
Anniversaries
1. Mike & Nancy Dougherty
1. Jim & Patsy Lowman
4. Charles & Pam Johnson
7. Robert & Joan Hansen
8. David & Sabrina Koester
11. Amos & Kathy Kentfield
11. Alan & Suzy Warneke
12. Dan & Mary Sitkowski
13. Ken & Linda MacIntosh
19. Bill & Ellie Evans
22. Bob & Linda Mc. Cague
23. Chuck & Joyce Tifft
21. Richard & Joyce (Evon) Simpson
24. John & Betty Jo Kennedy
26. Gary & Connie Brock
27. George & Mary Conroy
28. Renaud & Diana Germain
30. Tom & Bonnie Leahy
NEW RESIDENTS
Bob and Marge Glass
5609 SW 56th Street
LOT #272
Telephone: 352-789-2439
Arrived August 2010
Bob's birthday: 10/29
Marge's birthday: 5/13
Anniversary: 9/12
Bob was a machinist and Marge was a dietary manager
They enjoy bowling
Home State: West Virginia
Virginia Mundell (Ginny)
5650 SW 57th Street
LOT #297
Telephone: 352-671-1404
Arrived May 2011
Birthday: 10/16
Previous occupation: Store (boutique)owner
Hobbies are decorating, crafts, designs gift baskets for all occasions
Two children
Four grandchildren
Home State: New York
Ruth and Beaman Carnes
5644 SW 58th Place
LOT #179
Telephone: 352-861-7359
Arrived May 2011
Beaman's birthday: 11/7
Ruth's: 10/4
Anniversary: 11/27
Beaman was an aerospace material coordinator
Ruth likes to exercise
Nine children
Fourteen grandchildren
Home State: Indiana
Pam and Bill Rawnsley
5697 SW 56th Place
LOT #348
Telephone: 603-486-4576
Arrived November 2010
Bill's birthday: 10/8
Pam's birthday: 2/17
Anniversary: 4/15
Bill is a retired police officer and Pam is a nurse
She enjoys knitting and they enjoy kayaking
Six children
Eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren
Home State: New Hampshire
SADDLE OAK SINGLES
Our next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, June 1st at 11AM in the clubhouse. The purpose will be to organize the Community Pot Luck. We'll be setting up the clubhouse for the dinner after Saturday coffee on June 4th. Our next Lunch Out on the Town is Thursday, June 23rd at 11:30 AM at Olive Garden. Please sign up on the clipboard to reserve your seat.
The Monday morning breakfast schedule (meeting at 8:30AM) will be:
June 6 - Bob Evans
June 13 - Cracker Barrel
June 20 - Bob Evans
June 27 - Cracker Barrel
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 service project.
Community Pot Luck
It's time for another community pot luck. All Saddle Oak residents are invited. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 4th at 5PM and start searching for a tasty dish serving 6-8 people to bring along. Bring your own beverage, too. Rolls and place settings will be provided. Tickets are $1 which will be uniquely raffled. 50/50 tickets will also be sold. Get your tickets from Tony Pace and sign up for a table.
Bocce Ball
No Bocce Ball until September.
John Dawson
Shuffleboard
Wednesday evenings at 7 PM.
Again, newcomers are welcome to come out and learn how to play.
Jack Phinney
Horseshoes
No Horseshoes until September.
Phyllis Congdon
Reminder:
"Snowbirds" who wish to see the newsletter while they are gone can access it at: www.saddleoakclub.net
Golf
May Golf Scramble
The winning team was:
Mike Hamlin
Pete Mascaro
Ken MacIntosh
Frank Ross
Closest to the pin:
#2 Mike Hamlin
#6 Mike Hamlin
There will be no scramble in June, 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.
BITS AND PIECES
JUNE VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
This month the volunteer is a dedicated group - Dorthea Wiley, Janet Saeva, Mary Godwin, Phyllis Condon, Gene Heinz, and then, of course, the callers: Tammy Hornsby, Tony Pace, Don Godwin and our newest caller, Claudia. Also, we have a kitchen crew serving up coffee and cake: Bonnie Armitage, Irene Kramer, and Sandy Pelchat. So you can see it takes a lot of volunteers to have our Bingo. To all of you volunteers: "Thank you!"
SUNSHINE REPORT
Al Stacey, Janet Stacy and Alan Warneke are in the hospital at the present time. Residents in rehab are Anna Bishop and Joy Matthews. Those in nursing homes are Marie Jarest, Ellie Evans, and George Overman. Hospitalized last month but now at home are Helen Lucas, Loretta Dawson, Rich Putka, John Deshayes and Diane Anderson. Keep all 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
TED TOWLE passed away on April 30.
AL KROUSE passed away on April 25.
Former resident, C. J LEHTILA passed away on April 26 in Michigan.
NEW ADDRESS FOR BUNNYE
Bunnye Brinson
The Bridge
2800 SW 41st Street
Bldg. 200 #113
Ocala, FL 34474
She would surely appreciate all cards, letters and phone calls as she adjusts to her new home.
CLASSIFIED ADS BY RESIDENTS
FOR SALE:
Harbour Lights Lighthouse collection.
237-0062 after 5 p.m.
THANK YOU, AND YOU AND YOU!!!
Thank you to all my friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during this difficult time Thanks also to the Association for the lovely card and check. It was greatly appreciated. Mary Willard
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I would like to thank all our friends and neighbors in Saddle Oak for their caring and concern for my husband Walt during his illness and passing. I would like to thank everyone for their cards and prayers and phone calls and the Association for their gift. Lorraine Daugherty and Family
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Saddle Oak Friends: Thank you for all your support, cards and donations made to the Collie League of New England. He loved his collies - he had three. Thank you also for the donations to the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation in our son's memory. Without their continued research he would not have reached his 50th birthday. Amos and our entire family got a lot of support and strength from your messages of concern and condolences. It is great to have so many great friends support us when we were in need. Sincerely, Amos and Kathy Kentfield.
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A big Thank You to all the volunteers who helped to make the Mothers Day Breakfast such a success. The tables were decorated so beautifully by Kay Fiedler & Mike and Nancy Dougherty who continue to help make the events run so smoothly. Also, Vi Simmes, Donna Frakes, Katherine Sitkowski and Jim Otto. Thanks to all of you for your dedication. Don't forget, Father's Day is right around the corner if anyone cares to volunteer.
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Marty and I wish to thank all of you who sent cards, telephoned and or visited me while I was hospitalized at West Marion, where it was discovered that I had cancer in both lungs, my liver as well as my left leg. I began chemo treatment at Ocala Oncology. A few days later I was sent to Ocala Regional as I had picked up an infection; from there I was sent to Timberidge for rehab. We wish to give a very special thanks to our friends and neighbors, Ken and Linda Banks: the almost daily visits sure were appreciated. Ken and Linda were at our beck and call 24/7 taking care of any problem Marty had while I was away. They are the true essence of what good friends and neighbors are meant to be. Again, thanks from the bottom of our hearts! Bill and Marty Wyllie.
CORRECTIONS
In the Yard Sale thank-yous last month it should have been Linda and Ray Tuttle who were thanked. The "Hiltys" don't live here any more!
For 2011 Saddle Oak Club telephone book:
Front Page: should read Katherine Sitkowski.
Page 2: Homeowners Association
Katherine Sitkowski's number should be 873-6689
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
Your Newsletter Committee is seriously committed to making our Newsletter the best it can be. If you find an error please report it to one of us and it will be corrected. Thank you so much.
HERE IS A RIDDLE YOU WILL ENJOY:
You have $100.00 and you are going to buy 100 animals.
Cows are $10.00 each.
Pigs are $3.00 each.
How many of each can you buy to reach $100.00 for 100 animals?
Put your answer in the suggestion box to win a free donut and coffee on Saturday morning!!!
FROM THE KITCHEN OF VERA CAPES
here is an unusual but interesting recipe:
BEER BREAD RECIPE
2 2/3 Cups of self-rising flour
12 ounces of beer.
Mix together.
Bake 50-55 minutes at 375 degrees.
You may add grated cheddar cheese or any other cheese, cinnamon, raisins, etc. or just the two ingredients.
SNOWBIRD ALERT!
While you are gone you can keep up with Saddle Oak by visiting the website: http://saddleoakclub.net.
LADIES LUNCHEON
Our ladies have a fun time at lunch the 3rd Thursday of every month, each time at a different, exciting restaurant. Sign up in the clubhouse for a delicious time of fellowship.
MAILBOXES
Do you check your mailbox in the clubhouse regularly? Don't know where it is? In the library! You may have some interesting mail there!
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
The needle finder from the April Newsletter is Joan Ford! 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.
CARRIERS NEEDED
Miss the paper route you had as a kid? Carriers are needed to deliver the Newsletter. Please call.....Dianna Phinney - 237-8384