MARCH 2010 NEWSLETTER
Message from the President
By now you have probably heard, that there
has been a “changing of the guard” on the
Board of Directors. Our newest board
members are Tammie Hornsby and
Katherine Sitkowski. Both very qualified
women and we welcome them.
The new officers are:
President: Nancy Dougherty
First Vice-President: Kathy Smith
Second Vice-President: Linda Otto
What a wonderful turn out for our Annual
Association Meeting! Approximately 200
people in attendance. Such good fellowship!
Residents were volunteering left and right.
That is the kind of community we are! Let’s
keep it up all during the year.
The Association meeting, as well as
Saturday Morning Coffee, are good places
to communicate. Besides, there are
doughnuts. I hope to see you there.
I would like to address the fact that as
president, I am a part time resident. When I
was nominated, I would accept, only if I had
a capable vice-president to stand in when I
was gone. Kathy Smith more than qualifies
for that position. Thank you, in advance,
Kathy for all the help you will provide.
We have a number of exciting events
coming up. The Yard Sale, Easter Buffet
and a Fashion Show/Tea Party are all in the
works. Hope to see your smiling faces!
Health and happiness!
Nancy Dougherty
2010 Board of Directors
The members of the 2010 Board of Directors
are:
Nancy Dougherty - President
Kathy Smith - First Vice President
Linda Otto - Second Vice President
Grace Spiller
Tammie Hornsby
Katherine Sitkowski
Jim Baburek
NEWSLETTER STAFF
This newsletter is produced monthly for the
enjoyment of the Saddle Oak Residents.
The deadline for articles and advertisement
is the 20th of the month and can be
forwarded to the editor by phone, email –
honeyfrisbee@yahoo.com or dropped off at
the editor's home: 5656 SW 58th St.
STAFF:
Editor:
Honey Frisbee
Ad Manager:
Katherine Sitkowski
Circulation:
Diana Phinney
MANAGERS DESK
HOME SALES: Sun Home Sales accepts
listings for the sale of your home. Ask us
about our six year successful track record. In
addition, Sun Home Sales does purchase
homes from residents. Talk to Pete
regarding your needs. Sun Home Sales also
offers a referral fee to residents. Again, see
Pete for details. If you are thinking about
upgrading to a new home, see Pete for
details about our New Home Program.
RESIDENT SURVEY: Please take the time
to complete the resident surveys requested
by Sun Communities. Your answers will help
us serve the needs of our residents.
2010 IMPROVEMENTS: As some of you
have observed, the three-rail fence is
continuing along the perimeter of our
community. The restrooms in the Clubhouse
are scheduled for renovation this year during
the month of March. There will be some
attention placed on card tables and pool
tables at the clubhouse. The TV used for
bingo at the clubhouse is on order and will
be replaced this year. The holes you see
around the community are a continuation of
our water main gate valve upgrades. In
addition, we have begun the replacement of
water meter boxes to a larger and stronger
unit.
Reminders:
· Please remember, when selling your
home, the buyers must receive prior
approval from my office before
signing any documents or moving in.
· Speed limit is still 15 mph within our
community. Stop signs mean STOP!
· Pets are not permitted to run loose –
EVER!
· As the weather improves, please pay
more attention to your yards; flowers,
shrubs, lawns, general landscaping…
Thank You!
Pete Drusts
Community Manager
(352) 873-0494
Meet Your New Neighbor
Vince and Marilyn Andrews
5605 SW 57th ST LOT 319
Vince and Marilyn arrived in Saddle Oak in
December of 2009. Vince's birthday is May
5, and June's birthday is June 29th. Their
anniversary is March 3. Vince worked as
an electrician in the medical field. Their
hobbies are fishing and traveling. They have
6 children and 10 grandchildren. Their
home state is Ohio.
THINGS TO DO AT
SADDLE OAK
Hooks & Needles
We've moved our location to the Clubhouse
library. It's wonderful seeing everyone's
projects and having a nice afternoon chat
with friends. If you are working on a project
that uses a hook or needle(s), feel free to
join us any Monday from 1 – 3PM.
Kathy Smith
CRAFTS
We will be decorating eggs and baskets for
Easter - all sizes (real egg shells, styrofoam
or colored plastic) in Friday Crafts from 1 to
3 pm at the clubhouse. Bring a natural white
egg and we can show you how to blow out
the shell - clean, harden and decoupage a
napkin print with modge podge for your
Easter table centerpiece and basket.
I have the supplies and baskets that were
donated. Dorothy Stout has small plasticraft
baskets and Easter pins on the craft board if
you are interested.
I want to thank Honey Frisbee and Bonnie
Armitage for the ruffled lace, ribbons and
flowers they donated for the Valentine hearts
hanging in the clubhouse.
We had enough supplies to decorate Easter
baskets and wreaths for the Yard Sale on
March 27 that we made in our craft classes.
If you have any questions, please call Angie
Bauman
Golf Scramble
The February Gold Scramble was won by
the team of Bill Spann, Bob Knowles, Jim
Crouch and Don Godwin with a score of 2
under par. Congrats to Don Godwin on the
Eagle on #8.
The March Scramble will be held on March
10. Please sign up for the March Scramble
by March 3. For more information, contact
Jack Phinney
Saddle Oak Singles
The Saddle Oak Singles will meet
Wednesday, March 3rd at 11AM at the
clubhouse for our monthly meeting. Bring
some finger foods to share and ideas of
possible upcoming excursions or events. A
group will be attending the Golden Oldies
concert on March 13th. Tickets have already
been purchased for this event. Are you
ready to head out to lunch together? Pencil
in March 25th and we'll discuss where we
would like to go as a group at the March 3rd
meeting. I'd also like to discuss alternating
locations for our Monday breakfasts. All
singles are welcome to join us. Looking
forward to seeing you.
Kathy Smith
CRIMSON CHARMERS
Fran Bolson
The Red Hat ladies will be going to Red's
Restaurant on SR200 on Thursday, March
11, at 1 PM. Sign up sheet is in the
clubhouse. Plan to join us. For more
information, please contact Fran Bolson at
873-3480.
LUNCHEONETTE -
ALIAS LADIES LUNCHEON
Restaurant: Larocco's III
Address: 5545 E. Silver Spring Blvd.
Silver Spring
Date: Thursday, March 18
Time: 12:00 Noon
The prices are very reasonable and there is
a good variety of excellent dishes to choose
from. Driving directions plus a sign up sheet
at in the clubhouse.
All newcomers are welcome. For more
information, please call Karen Sammons
S.O.C. Annual Yard Sale
March 27th, 2010
8 a.m to 2 p.m.
Hi, if you have any small items to donate for
the association table at the yard sale, please
bring them to my house beginning March,
10th. You can also be picked up if needed.
Any large items such as furniture etc. can be
left at the club house one week prior to the
yard sale date. We still need two volunteers
to collect the money from the sales of the
association tables. As of yet volunteers are
still needed for the kitchen. Any questions
please call me (Mirta Harris.
My address is 5550 S.W. 57th Place. We
are running short on tables already, so
please try and supply your own tables if
possible. It should be a great turn out!
Thanks, Mirta
Please come join us for
EASTER BRUNCH
Saturday April 3, 2010 11:30 AM
MENU
Soup, Bread Deli Eggs. Fruit, Orange Juice,
Coffee, Tea and more
Tickets $1.00 to be raffled back
Your Hostess - Terry Jansen
TEA PARTY / FASHION SHOW
Ahh... A Tea Party – What Fun !!
Our Saddle Oak Club Women are planning A
Tea Party with two stores participation in a
fashion show on April 10, 2010.
We need volunteers for:
1. Models to model clothing.
2. Tea settings to use for day of the tea
party.
3. Linen table cloths and napkins.
4. People to bake their favorite goods:
scones, trifles, macaroons, pastries,
petit fours, etc (sign up sheet will be
posted in club house.
5. Helpers to set up, decorate, table
hostesses, clean up, etc.
If you would like to volunteer for any of the
above please contact Karen Sammons or sign up on the sheets posted
on the bulletin board.
Bloodmobile -
Here Tuesday, April 20, 2010
2pm to 5 pm
DIRECTLY FROM THE FLORIDA'S BLOOD
CENTER
There is no substitute for blood. It has to
come from one person in order to give to
another. A critical number of voluntary
donations are required every day to meet
the need for blood in the areas we serve.
However, we are consistently falling short,
and falling short means we may not have
enough blood for someone like you. IF
YOU CAN POSSIBLY DONATE BLOOD -
PLEASE DOO !!!.
A few persons have been denied the ability
to give blood because the iron in their blood
was too low. The following is a list of foods
high in iron: beef, liver, lean meat, seafood,
spinach, lettuce, baked potato, watermelon,
greens (turnip, mustard, collard, spinach,
raisins, prunes, beans, cereals (iron fortified)
A sign up sheet will be on the board at
Coffee Hour, the second Saturday of April.
Please sign up. Thank you,
- Marge Putka
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
01. Janet Stacy
01. Deborah Callahan
01. Mike Cady
03. Peter Mascaro
03. Dewey Stovall
04. Rose Robinson
05. Dorothy Prucnel
05. Kathy Kentfield
06. Robert Evers
07. Dorothea Wiley
07. Bob Lobe
07. Karen Bissette
08. Nancy Dougherty
08. Tony Pace
08. Rowena Wilson
09. Nancy Dorner
09. Kristine Hamilton
12. Franklin Ruck
13. Ruth Graber
13. Sabrina Koester
15. Dick Houk
15. Nola Douglas
15. Roberta (Bobbie) Teem
19. Fran Hall
19. Tom Losiewski
20. Barbara Pollard
20. Ian (Mac) McKenzie
21. Bill Evans
21. David Koester
21. Beverly Showers
22. James Wessner
22. Marilyn (Joan) Hansen
24. Susan Kelly
24. Angela Mott
25. Virginia Sharkey
25. Alan Warneke
27. Helen Lucas
27. Carol Ranieri
27. Amos Kentfield
28. Lucy Baisch
29. Linda Born
29. Ron Anderson
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
03. Ed and Bonnie Armitage
09 Clayton & Shirley Cummings
15. Jack and Shirley Alestock
16. Jim & Fran Fritz
17. Larry and Jeanenne Gaubatz
21 John and Diana Phinney
21. Roger and Sandra Pelchat
24. Bill and Ann-Marie Stanley
For additions or corrections to the B-day or
Anniversary lists, please call Bertha
Hendrickson
BOWLING NEWS
We had some great scores this past month
200 Games:
Mirta Harris 205
Kurt Tomlin 201
Dave Harris 203-206
500 Series:
John Deshayes 509-510
Grace Newman 510
Lenny Letendre 549-508
Howard Horner 528-529
Dave Harris 509-538
Kurt Tomlin 520-526
Dick McCormick 529
Steve Stachnik 529
Gerry Salt 534
Carolyn Cooley 500
Bowlers of the week last month
(Most pins over average)
Carolyn Cooley +104
Charley Parkinson +67 +46
Irene DeShayes +89
Dick McCormick +70
Carole Cerniglia +80
Grace Newman +81
Jim Otto +58
(They received 3 free games)
Many splits were converted by;
Rose Bull 5-6 7-9 3-8-10 great going
Ed Giegerich 5-7
Howard Horner 5-6
Lenny Letendre 2-7-8
Grace Newman 5-10
Charlotte Ayers 3-10
Al Carson 3-10
Joan Koehler 3-7 2-7
Chris McCormick 3-10
Charlie Parkinson 3-7 5-7 3-10(3x)WOW
Marilyn Tomlin 3-9 5-6
Grace Spiller 5-10
Joyce McCracken 5-10 6-7-10
Walt Dougherty 4-10 4-7-8
Gerry Salt 7-9-10
Carole Cerniglia 5-10(3x) 6-10
John Deshayes 2-7 3-10(2X)
Marie Stachnik 4-5-7 5-6-10
Winnie Robinson 7-8
Jim Otto 4-5 3-10(3x)
Bob Robinson 5-6 3-10
Janet King 4-5
Larry Gaubatz 5-9
Bobbie Letendre 5-7-9
Tom Anderson 3-10
Hal Geckle 8-10
Ginger Pace 5-6
We're over halfway thru the season
with 9 weeks to go. The win & loss columns
are very close.Keep up the good scores.
Any new people interested in bowling
next season contact Ginger Pace
SUNSHINE REPORT
As we go to press, Dolly Crowder is in
Munroe Hospital, Mary Sullivan and Ellie
Evans are in TimberRidge, George Overman
is in Avante and Marie Jarest in Palm
Gardens. Hospitalizations during the past
month include Sandi Preisch, Jim Preisch,
Margaret Kaley, Bill Wyllie, Bill Moyer, Robin
Urtz, Charles Johnson. Keep all these folks
in your thoughts and prayers. Fran Bolson
BEREAVEMENT REPORT
Helene Roy passed away on January 30th
Elizabeth King passed away on February
2nd.
Frank Sandor passed away on February
9th, He is survived by his wife, Ann.
Saddle Oak Telephone Book 2010
The phone book should be delivered by the
first of March. I have been working with
Virginia Clark. Virginia will be taking over the
book for the 2011 phone. She will also keep
the book updated each month in the
newsletter.
Thank for all your help
John Record
THANK YOU'S
Great Talent Show
Congratulations to all the performers who
put on such a wonderful show for the
residents of Saddle Oak. Without these
people coming forward to volunteer this
event would not have been possible. A
special thank you to Dorthea Wiley and Bob
Brown for all their efforts in putting this show
together.
I would like to thank Betty Cigrand, Jeanie
Kozlowski and her sister Lillian for peeling all
the potatoes for the Valentine's Day
Dinner .great job. - Linda Otto
Valentine's Day Dinner Thanks
I hope everyone who attended Valentine's
Day Dinner enjoyed it. Entertainment was
great. I would like to thank all the volunteers
who worked so very hard to make it a
success. Jo Gearin, Bill and Iirene Kramer,
Tony and Ginger Pace, Frank and Carolyn
Miller, Diana Germain, David and Diane
Anderson and Bob Smith. Bob and Frank
really dug in to do the dishes. I wonder if
they hire out. Also I would like to thank my
husband Jim who listened to my thoughts for
a dinner and says absolutely not then rolled
up his sleeves and dug right in to help.
Without all these wonderful people working
these functions we would not be able to hold
parties like this. It would really be great to
see some new people offering help - Llinda
Otto
Thank you Linda Otto for the great dinner
you chaired for Valentine's day.As always
you did a great job..
I would like to thank David and Diane
Anderson for the wonderful decorating of the
clubhouse for Valentines Day Dinner.
Everyone who attended seemed very
pleased at how nice it looked. Diane also
made the beautiful table centerpieces that
were given away. - Linda Otto
I would like to designate Saddle Oak
resident Jo Gearin as volunteer of the
month. Among the many things she does for
the community she is always seen behind
the scenes cooking and cleaning in the
kitchen at the numerous functions ,taking
residents to doctor appointments the grocery
store and beauty parlor appointments just to
name a few things she does . How
wonderful to have a resident her like join our
community
- Linda Otto
From our members
TABS FOR DIALYSIS
We are now collecting tabs from soft drinks,
& beer cans for the dialysis dept for kids.
Please save all your tabs from canned soft
drinks and beer. There is a basket in the
library with a blue sign designating the
collection point. I will collect all tabs daily.
this is really a great cause for us to
undertake. We need your help in this
endeavor. Thanks so much for your help!!
Call me with any questions.
Marge Putka
A "Pox" on the Shingles
by Marj Banczak
Get Your Shingles Shot!
Enough Already! But the shingles which have
invaded my body have a mind of their own.
Their goal is to give me agony and pain for the
near future.
I'm living in my nightgown and robe. I watch the
neighbors for excitement. But, these four walls
are closing in.
But, then, I do have a social life and a reason to
get dressed and go out occasionally. Maybe a
doctor's appointment isn't a social event but it is
a treat.
I am also thankful for my daughter, Nancy, and
her husband, Mike. They come often to bring
food and help in so many ways. I would be lost
without them.
I'm writing this article to remind everyone to get
a shingles vaccination. Don't wait, don't walk
just run to the doctor and make this happen.
Don't have to fight this illness for weeks and
months when it can be prevented with a simple
shingles shot. This, too, shall pass, but please
let it be quick. As I said, "A pox on the shingles".
Dear Lord,
So far today, am I doing alright?
I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been
greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or self indulgent.
I have not whined, complained, curses or eaten
any chocolate.
I have charged nothing to my credit card.
But I will be getting out of bed in a minute. I
think I will really need your help then.
Author unknown (forgot where I got this prayer)
Does anyone have a copy of “Who is this old
lady in my mirror?”
Annie Carlyle
Lap Robes
I did not request lap robes for nursing home
residents for Christmas gifts this last year
like I have for many years in the past
because of Jim's health. I did receive several
which have been distributed.
Thanks to those of you who are still
contributing to my cause of keeping the
residents of nursing homes who have either
few or no one visiting them with a gift of
kindness. I'd especially like to thank Corinne
Ray, Linda Norton and Lorraine Dougherty.
The last batch (8) that Lorraine brought to
me were taken to Hospice.
It seems to be
quite cold where the cancer treatments are
given and they were very thankful for the lap
robes for people to cover up with during their
stay there. I always know that Corinne has
been at my house when there is a lap robe
in a bag hanging on my back door railing.
Thanks to those mentioned and to anyone
who has ever contributed to this cause over
the many years that I have been doing this.
Margaret Carlin has quilted at least one
beautiful lap robe each year. Try to find
some very special shut in for the robes she
makes. They are a very cherished gift to that
special shut in. If there is anyone who would
like to contribute to this cause I would gladly
see that it finds a place with a grateful
person. Thanks again everyone.
Fran Fritz
Saddle Resident for 23 years.
Let's Cook Something
Chicken scampi
Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into
strips
3/4 cup Bisquick
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pasta
1/2 box bow tie pasta (or your favorite pasta
- fettuccine would also work well)
For the sauce
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine
Directions
To make the chicken, mix all ingredients
except chicken in a plastic bag.
Add chicken and shake to coat.
Saute until done.
Set chicken aside.
To make the pasta, while chicken is cooking,
make half a box of bow tie pasta according
to directions on the box.
For the sauce: In a skillet, heat the butter or
margarine and oil over medium high until the
butter/margarine melts.
Add the parsley, basil, oregano and garlic
and salt and mix together in the skillet.
Stir in lemon juice, white wine, and
mushrooms and bring to a boil.
More butter/margarine can be added if
needed.
Add to pasta and top with chicken.
Linda Otto
From the editor -BR>
Your newsletter has a new look. It is hoped
that the newsletter will be easier to read.
The deadline will remain the 20th of the
month.BR>
Articles can be submitted by dropping them
off at the editor's home at 5656 SW 58th St,
calling the editor (316-869-0641) with the
information or by submitting via email.BR>
If you choose to email articles it is requested
that they be in a format that can easily be
transferred to my computer program. The
best format is a "txt" file, however other
formats are acceptable. I will use the "trial
and error" system until I find which formats
do not import. Please include your phone
number so I can contact you should I have
questions or trouble importing your file.BR>
It is also requested that all information be
submitted in regular case. Please do not
capitalize the entire article. It makes your
article difficult to read. If you need
something in your article emphasized, it can
be bolded.BR>
If you have a flyer that you would like
included in the newsletter, please forward it
in an electronic format.BR>
It is my desire to electronically produce the
entire newsletter to improve the quality of
the printing and reduce the cost to the
association. If the flyer cannot be provided
electronically, it will be copied and inserted
as a separate sheet.BR>
Thank you for your assistance in making
your newsletter interesting and helpful.BR>
Honey FrisbeeBR>