Thoughts from the SOCHA president,
Saddle Oak elections are over for another year!! For those of you who were unable to attend, our board members are as follows:
Tammie Hornsby
Dan Janis
Katherine Sitkowski
Nancy Savel
Terry Jansen
Donna Frakes
John Record
I want to thank everyone who participated in the process. It is wonderful to see so many people wanting to make a difference. Let's keep the enthusiasm going!! I also want to thank Nancy Dougherty and Grace Spiller for all of their contributions to Saddle Oak Club. Their knowledge of this community was so helpful to me this past year. Many thanks to you both…..enjoy your retirement!!!
Kudos to the TV committee!!! They had a goal and achieved that goal by working hard and coming up with some creative ideas and because of their hard work and the contribution from Sun Communities we will soon have our large screen TV in the clubhouse! Many thanks to all of you also!!!
By the time you read this newsletter our new community manager will be at work. Please join me in welcoming Stephanie Ray to our Saddle Oak family.
Our annual Yard Sale is scheduled for March 24th. That is always a big event for our community. Tom Pollum has agreed to chair the event this year. Harry, Kathy and ViSimmes will be in charge of the kitchen, Marge Putka will be in charge of the bake sale and Jim McCourry in charge of transportation.
Once again, I cannot say enough good things about all the wonderful volunteers we have here. Your contributions to this community are what make this a great place to live.
Luther and I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood!
Tammie Hornsby
March 30 - Poker Run & Fish Fry
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Volunteer of the month for March is Karen Sammons. She really does a great job of decorating the clubhouse with her helpers. She takes care of the Ladies Luncheon, arranging many different restaurants to visit for lunch. We can also thank Karen for the clever horse race game on the recent bus trip to Kissimmee. Karen also comes up with some really creative ideas for decorating and parties.
Keep up the good work, Karen!
THANK YOU, AND YOU AND YOU....!!!
It is so nice to know that there are so many caring people her in Saddle Oak. I wish to thank everyone for all the visits, get well cards and phone calls during my hospital stay; also the Homeowners Association for the gift card. Again, many thanks to all my friends in Saddle Oak. Irene Kramer
I would like to thank all the volunteer residents who help with the delivery of the newsletter and water notices:
Ann Tsaras & Sue Fahney 60th St.
Tony Pace 56th St.
Phyllis Congdon 56th St.
Howard Parness 56th Pl.
Donna Frakes 57th St.
Fran Bolson 57th Pl.55thAve,& 54th Ter
Winnie Robinson 58th St.
Sue Holbrook 56th Ave.
Jack Phinney 58th Pl.
Al Carson 58th Pl.
Kay Fiedler 59th St
Sue Whritenour 57th St.
Margaret Carlin 56th Ter.,56th Ct.
Marge Putka 57th Ave.
Linda Norton 55th Ct.,61st La.,61st Pl., 61st Ct.
Subs:
Toots Lobe, Bonnie Leahy
Kathy Smith, Bob Bull
Evelyn Litwicki, Nancy Savel
Residents leaving in the summer, please let your carrier know. It will save excess printing of newsletters. Thank you!
Dianna Phinney, Circulation of SOC Newsletter.
I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make my Ham Dinner such a success. I could not have done it without such wonderful volunteers. Thank you again! God bless one and all. Dorothea Wiley
Volunteers were:
Cathy & David Sanburn
Rosalie & Gene Radell
David & Diane Anderson
John & Joan Record
Joyce Tift
Pat Hill
Karen Sammons
Toots Lobe
Nancy Dougherty
Jo Gearin
Ann Marie Stanley
Nancy Savel
A TRIBUTE TO THE CRIME WATCH PROGRAM
To Jim McCourry, Bernie Kozlowski and all the volunteers (past & present) who spend their time patrolling the streets of Saddle Oak and a few neighboring areas to watch for any criminal act(s) that might be in the making or to help someone in need.
As most of you know, I have been living in Saddle Oak for many years as well as some others. We have had some crime in the past and even though it seems very safe here (and it is) it is still not a good idea to go away and leave your doors unlocked. I have been questioned as to why we need to be patrolled in the daytime – my answer is that it shows that this area is being watched and may make someone think twice before they commit an act of crime. Be careful, be safe.....Fran Fritz
SINGLES
The Lunch Out this month will be at Mimi’s Café on March 22nd at 11:30am. Sign up on the clipboard at the Clubhouse to reserve your spot.
Singles Breakfast will be held the first Monday of every month at Cracker Barrel at 8:30. Hope to see you there!
LADIES LADIES LADIES
Come One!! Come All!! Come By!!
You are invited to our Ladies Luncheon, held the 3rd Thursday each month!! Check the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse for details or call Karen Sammons, 352-304-8599.
SPRING FLING
Put on annually by the Board of Directors, it will be April 14th this year. We expect it to be a really fun event.
YARD SALE
The annual Saddle Oak Yard Sale will be on March 24, 2012. March 24, 2012. Tom Pollom will be heading this up, with Vi and Kathy Simmes in the kitchen and Marge Putka in charge of the Bake Sale.
SADDLE OAK CHORUS
As we go to press, the Saddle Oak Chorus is still looking for a piano player. If you are interested please contact Bob Arledge at 873-2605 or Joanne Barber at 304-8579.
Also, the Saddle Oak Club Chorus wants ideas for a name for their group. All you clever, creative people can put your ideas in the suggestion box at the clubhouse. Once we have your ideas we will let the chorus make their decision on what name they prefer and you can win a ticket to dinner/lunch!!
CLASSIFIED ADS BY RESIDENTS
Vi Simmes has a shower chair with back for sale - $30. call her at 304-8866
Do you have any toys we can borrow for visiting Grandsons, ages 2 and 7 March 11 thru 17? Call Mike & Nancy Dougherty. 237-4626
BULLETIN BOARD
Please remember, notices for the bulletin board must be on a 3 x 5 card and dated. Cards will be removed if there is no date. Please do not remove anyone’s cards but your own. Thanks!
SENIOR'S "SHOW AND TELL"
At coffee and donuts on Saturday, March 3rd, please bring your "old and new" pictures of Saddle Oak Club events to share with your neighbors and friends. So many of us have collected some great pictures of all of our events and we need to share with everyone. We will display them on tables and everyone can look at them and relive memories and fun times. We can only put so many pictures in the newsletter and this is a good way for everyone to see all the pictures that everyone has collected.
See you on March 3rd for coffee, donuts, pictures and memories!!!!!
POSSIBLE LIFE –SAVER
Place your car keys on your nightstand at night. If you hear someone prowling outside or trying to break into your house, press the alarm button on your key fob. This may chase away a possible intruder and will surely get the attention of the neighbors. The alarm will keep sounding till you turn it off or the battery runs down. Also good to use if you have a possible heart attack and can’t get to the phone. Have the keys in you pocket when working outside in case of a fall. Always carry your keys in your hand in a parking lot to use the alarm to scare off a possible attacker. This works!
SUNSHINE REPORT
Thanks for the kind words in last month's newsletter, but I can only do this job with the help of the residents who call me to report on our friends who are ill or in the hospital. I've been the Sunshine Chairperson since 2003 and am happy to continue. As we go to press this month, Norma Shackleton is in Ocala Regional Hospital and Dorothea Wiley is in Munroe Hospital. Darrell Lucas has returned home and Joy Matthews has gone to Key West to be with relatives. Marge Glass had knee surgery and is recuperating. Others who were hospitalized and are now at home include Meredith Barth, Shirley Seeley and Garland Boggs, Lou Wickstrom, and Irene Kramer. Richard Clements is in TimberRidge but should be home before the end of the month. Al Stacy is in Palm Garden, Sandy Fedak and Bunnye Brinson are in The Bridge, Ellie Evans is in TimberRidge, Lillian Rajewski is in Memory Lane and Ray & Arlene Wallace are in Marion Woods. Keep these folks in your thoughts.
BUYING TICKETS
This is VERY IMPORTANT! Remember to buy your tickets EARLY for any event you wish to attend. We can no longer sell tickets at the door. We must have an early count of attendees in order to purchase sufficient food for each event. Thank you for your cooperation.
REMINDER
Your guests must be registered with the office. They need to know the names of your visitors and the length of time they expect to stay. This is necessary for your guests to have full use of Saddle Oak Club facilities.
CHILD'S CAR SEAT
If anyone is in need of a child's booster car seat while they have little visitors, I have 2 booster car seats I am willing to lend – I would just like them returned when finished using. Linda Otto
NEWS FOR THE ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR
In 2012 I will be adding the year of marriage to the anniversary calendar. People with email, would you (-if you want it added-) email me your month and year of marriage? No email? No problem – you can call me or leave a message on my answering machine. Thanks, Terry Jansen 304-8195
MAH-JONG, ANYONE?
I am looking for people who might be interested in learning/playing Mah–Jong. If interested please contact me at 513-236-5818. I would be happy to teach you if you are interested in learning. Thanks, Joan Bottom
HOT DOGS AT TUESDAY BINGO!
Between the hours of 5 and 6:30 pm, hot dogs are being served at Tuesday Bingo. A Sabrett Hot Dog Meal consists of the dog, chips and beverage for $2.25! The condiments are: mustard, ketchup, relish, chopped onions, sauerkraut and chili. Stay for Bingo or just enjoy a quick meal!
CLUBHOUSE
Yes, you can book the Clubhouse for a personal event through Nancy or Katherine. Please clean up and leave the clubhouse as you found it. If you move tables and chairs, please put them back as you found them. Just a reminder that no pets are allowed in the Clubhouse.
KITCHEN
If you are planning an event, private or public,
Please call Claudia Janis at 509-4328, and I will open the refrigerator and freezer for your use, if you need them.
Do you have a Bucket List?
We are searching for Saddle Oak residents who have their own personal "Bucket List" (Goals you would like to accomplish before your demise). If you have bucket list and wouldn't mind sharing, let us know. Our own Fran Bolson was kind enough to share her list with us this month:
As a Freshman in college, in our Psych 101 class, we were asked to write down 10 Life Goals which we hoped to accomplish in our lives. I think that is what is now called a bucket list. Mine are listed below with the dates that I fulfilled them - all except the l0th item which I hope is still a long way off.
1. Get married - 1947
2. Have 3 children - Twins in 195l and a son in 1961
3. Own a house in the country with a swimming pool - 1963
4. Visit Niagara Falls - 1949
5. Go to the top of the Empire State Bldg. in NY City - 1949
6. Visit Hawaii - 1972
7. See the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany - 1984
8. Walk where Jesus walked - visit to Israel - 1999
9. Take a ride in a hot air balloon - 1987
10. Die with dignity.
Every girl in that class listed #1 - no one listed #10. Half the class wanted to be a millionaire or earn a million dollars, but not me. One thing that was not on my Life Goal list but on the list of a couple of my friends and is one of my proudest accomplishments was to run my first marathon (26.2 miles) at age 70. Now at age 83, my chief goals are to be as healthy and happy as I can be each day.
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Ladies of Saddle Oak!
Our next luncheon will be held in March at:
The Braised Onion
754 N.E. 25th Avenue
352-620-9255
Comfort Food with an Attitude
Average lunch price: $8.99
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 (Note day change) 12:30 PM
Sign up in the clubhouse after the first of the month. Hope to see you then! For any information contact: Karen Sammons 216-375-3113
Women Thoughts...
* Women over 60 don't have babies because they would put them down and forget where they left them.
* One of life's mysteries is how a 2 pound box of candy can make a woman gain 5 pounds.
* The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.
* I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are: eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That is my idea of a perfect day.
* I know what Victoria's Secret is. The secret is that nobody older than 30 can fit into their stuff.
* If we are what we eat, I am cheap, fast and easy!
Quiz for Bright People
This month’s question is:
Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial vegetables?
Please submit your answers in the box in the clubhouse by the 10th of the month.
Last month’s question was:
What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward?
The answer: Niagara Falls
These bright people answered the question correctly:
John Record, Norma Shackleton, Tony Pace, Bill Spann, Judy Marks, Joann Barber, and JoAnne Ebright
(remember to include your name on your entry..we had several this month without signatures)
We apologize to: Jim Hanoian and Martha W. Smith as they submitted the correct answer to last months question about boxing but their answers missed our printing deadline.
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Needle Contest Winners!
The following people used their "eagle eyes" and discovered the missing needle was on top of the third page of Bits and Pieces:
Dorothy Stout, Frank Ruck, Bill Spann, Tony Pace, Joan Kopinski, Fran Bolson, Norma Shackleton, Foster Gunther, Claudia Janis, Judy Marks, and Joann Barber
We will draw one name from all correct answers and that person will win a prize. This months winner was Joann Barber. Please pick up your prize in your mailbox at the clubhouse.
Please submit your answers in the box in the clubhouse by the 10th of the month.
Bowling
Bowling news for the weeks of: 1/17 – 1/24 – 1/31 – 2/7
Our league is rolling along with position changes and lots of fun times.
Our Bowlers of the Week:
Men- Paul Saeva +80 pins over average
Al Carson +80
Bob Glass +174 Great Bowling
Tony Pace +80
Ladies - Mirta Harris +83
Angie Bauman +58
They were awarded 3 free games of bowling. Congratulations!!!
500 Series:
Tony Pace 530/539/578
Charlie Parkensen 529/503
Bob Glass 681/581
Hervey Hill 529/526/536/524
John Deshayes 515/534/548/556
Jim Otto 517
Paul Saeva 518
200 Games Rolled By:
Bob Glass 204/214/216/233 WOW
Tony Pace 207/208
Charlie Parkensen 222
Richie Harris 203
Jim Otto 203
Al Carson 204
Hervey Hill 212/227
Some Nice Split Conversions were:
Tony Pace 3-6-7-10 / 3-4-5-9-10
Ginger Pace 5-8-10
Bob Glass 3-6-7
Fran Bolson 5-10 / 5-6 / 5-8-10 / 4-5
Gene Seeley 7-8
Howard Horner 1-3-6-7
John Dawson 1-2-5-10
Eric Hoiass 6-7-10
Dick McCormick 5-7
Carole Cerniglia 5-8-10
Al Carson 4-7-9
Irene Deshayes 2-9-10
Now that the holidays are past and our season is over half over, things are getting more serious. Our attendance has been great. Very few out sick. Thanks, that makes life easier for me.
If you are interested in subbing or bowling next season, give me a call. We also gather informally on Fridays at 3 PM at AMF West for a fun open bowling time. Just come out for some practice bowling. Thank you. Ginger Pace, Sec'y. (352) 237-2758
Changes or Corrections:
For any changes or corrections on the Sports & Activities pages, contact Linda Johnston (865) 712-5852.
Pool
Monday Night Championship Pool Totals: (5 weeks)
Tony P. - 18 wins
Eric H. - 12 wins
John W. - 10 wins
Bob G. - 10 wins
Denis B. - 9 wins
Tom B. - 9 wins
Frank - 8 wins
John D. - 4 wins
Come join us on Monday evenings at 6 PM. Games start at 6:30 PM. Bring 50 cents. Thank you. Tony Pace
Golf
Saddle Oak Golf Tournament – February 8, 2012
Closest to the pin on par 3's:
Hole 2 – Jim Cropper
Hole 11 – Grace Newman
1st Place Team with -6 under par:
Bill Spann
Bob Knowles
Grace Newman
2nd Place Team with -5 under par:
Hervey Hill Jr.
Denis Dubuque
Pat Hatch
Next tournament will be March 14th. Be there at 8 AM
T-Time is 8:30 AM
Cost: $27.00
Place: Pine Oaks (352) 401-6940
Hervey Hill Jr. (802) 598-2017
SOC Golf League
The SOC golf league has been formed and has been playing golf! Our first outing didn't get off to an auspicious start – we were rained out!!! Since then, we have played at the Royal Oak Country Club, The Preserve and Ocala Palms golf course. We will continue to play at different courses each week. Players of all abilities are welcome. We play weekly on Wednesdays around 11 AM (except for the Scramble Wednesday) at various local courses. Simply, the objective is to play golf with different people each week and to have fun. We're non-competitive. Anyone wishing to join is welcome. Call me at (352) 873-4301 and I'll put you on the list. Dick Sauvageau (352) 873-4301
Move-It – Move-It
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
At 8 AM – Upstairs in Club House
Joann Barber (352) 304-8579
Shuffleboard
Thursdays at 3 PM
Quilting
Wednesdays at 9 AM
Judy Miller (352) 304-8301
Line Dancing
Beginners – Mondays at 10 am
Intermediate – Sundays at 6:30 pm
Intermediate – Thursdays at 1 pm
Gene Seeley (352) 873-2650
Water Aerobics
Mondays at 10 am
Wednesdays at 10 am
Fridays at 10 am
Gee Sauvageau (352) 873-4301
Bocce Ball
Thursdays at 3 PM
Darts
For an informal game, Saturdays 2 pm
Darts are in the white middle cupboard under the bulletin board.
Yoga
Tuesdays at 9:00 am
ChandraMa Hanioan (352) 509-4370
Looking for someone interested in taking over the horseshoes. Phyllis Congdon (352) 291-4946
Bingo
Bingos are on Tuesdays 7 pm
Tickets sold 5:30 pm – 6:40 pm
Chorus
Thursdays at 10 am
Bob Arledge (352) 873-2605
Other Sports/Activities:
If you have any other sports or activities you want listed in the newsletter, contact Linda Johnston at (865) 712-5852.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
01. Janet Stacy
01. Deborah Callahan
03. Peter Mascaro
03. Dewey Stovall
04. Wesley Hannah
05. Dorothy Prucnel
05. Kathy Kentfield
06. Robert Evers
07. Dorothea Wiley
07. Bob Loobe
07. Pat Hill
08. Nancy Dougherty
08. Tony Pace
08. Rowena Wilson
09. Nancy Dorner
09. Kristine Hamilton
12. Franklin Ruck
12. Georgia Sauvageau(Gee)
13. Kurt Krafski
13. Sabrina Koester
15. Dick Houk
15. Tom Leahy
15. Nola Douglas
15. Roberta (Bobbie) Teem
19. Tom Losiewski
20. Ian (Mac) McKenzie
21. Bill Evans
21. David Koester
22. James Wessner
22. Marilyn (Joan) Hansen
23. Nancy Hoiaas
24. Angela Mott
25. Alan Warneke
27. Carol Ranieri
27. Amos Kentfield
27. Tom Pollom
28. Lucy Baisch
29. Linda Born
29. Ron Anderson
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
03. Vince & Marilyn Andrews
03. Ed & Bonnie Armitage
09. Clay & Shirley Cummings
16. Jim & Fran Fritz
17. Larry & Jeanenne Gaubatz
21 John & Diana Phinney
21. Roger & Sandra Pelchat
24. Bill & Ann-Marie Stanley
25. Pat & Dave Wilkinson
For additions or corrections to the B-day or anniversary lists, please call Terry Jansen @ 304-8195 or e-mail HJANSEN@cfl.rr.com
If you want your year of marriage on the list, let me know. Call or email me. Terry.