MAY 2009 NEWSLETTER
Message FROM THE PRESIDENT!
Have you received a postcard from Sun Communities Management regarding how they are performing?
Now is your chance to voice your opinion so don’t hesitate, let Sun
Management know what you like and what you don’t like about the management of Saddle Oak Club.
Please also note the Water Seminar
meeting at our clubhouse. We need to be aware of all the rules and regulations of our community.
Let’s see a good turnout for the coffee Saturdays in May even though a lot of the community has already left for the summer.
Last month we had a great turnout for the annual SOC Yard Sale. Thanks to all residents and non-residents who helped make this a huge success. It’s great to see all the volunteers working together!
Easter Breakfast, the Blood Drive and the Spring Fling were also very successful with great turnouts!
Won’t be long now before a lot of our residents will be heading back North for the summer months.
Have a safe trip where ever you go
and we hope to see you all later this year!
-- Dick Ouimette
SUN COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Another important meeting for Saddle Oak residents during the month of May. Friday, May 15, at 6:00 pm in the clubhouse, there will be a Water Seminar meeting.
Please see the page in the Saddle Oak Club Newsletter with all the details.
Everyone should try to attend the meeting to learn about the latest rules regarding watering and water conservation.
CRIMSON CHARMERS
- Fran Bolson
The Red Hat Ladies will be going to the Sand Wedge Cafe in Spruce Creek Preserve on SR200 on Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 PM.
Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse.
Plan to join us!
Saddle Oak Friends
Many thanks for the gift card and the get-well card signed by so many familiar names. I plan to buy a pretty plant as a remembrance of your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely yours,
Mary Sullivan
Thanks for the Lap Robes
Over many years, I have gathered lap robes during the Christmas season to distribute to nursing homes for their residents who might not get a gift otherwise. Saddle Oak residents have generously knitted, crochet, quilted and/or in other ways gotten lap robes for me for this project. I and the nursing homes who have received lap robes from Saddle Oak residents want to THANK YOU for making this project a success for so many years.
-Fran Fritz
The family of Jim Fritz are very thankful for the many cards, calls and inquiries about his health and his progress from Saddle Oak people over the past months. He has a way to go but he is doing well.
-Fritz Family
SADDLE OAK INTERNET WEB SITE!
-- Kathy Smith
What's happening at Saddle Oak Club? Check the SOC web page....
http://www.geocities.com/saddleoakclub/
(saddleoakclub is all one word)
Be informed as to current events.
Saddle Oak Club Home Owners Association needs a volunteer to assume the responsibility of handling the Newsletter’s Classified Advertisements.
We asked for a volunteer last month and didn’t get a response. So we are asking for a volunteer again this month. The classified ads you see at the end of the Newsletter help pay for the printing of the monthly paper. They also help to save our residents money on the services needed to maintain their homes here at SOC. They also provide a ”peace of mind” for our residents that in using the businesses that advertise in our Newsletter we are getting good quality work done for a reasonable price.
Maintaining these advertisements and soliciting new businesses is an important job that needs a reliable volunteer.
Contact a member of the SOCHA Board of Directors if you would like to volunteer!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
Board of Directors meets on Tuesday, May 5th at 2:00PM.
The Saddle Oak Home Owners
Association meeting is Wednesday, May 6th at 7:00PM.
This will be the last Board meeting before the summer break. Be sure to watch the Newsletter or SOC Web Site for dates and times the BOD will resume meetings.
SUNSHINE REPORT
- Fran Bolson
As we go to press, the following residents are in nursing homes: George Glenn and Marie Jarest in Palm Garden, Jeanne Kozlowski in Life Care and Lois Carson in Oakhurst.
Those hospitalized this past month but now at home are Bernie Kozlowski, Derek Shackleton, Mary Sullivan, Marie Darrow, Charlotte Grundstrom, Toni Jackson, Ken Banks and Hal Geckle.
Angie Bauman broke her wrist and Penny Geneva had shoulder surgery and are recuperating at home.
Please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers.
SADDLE OAK MAILBOX
The Saddle Oak Mailbox in the clubhouse library is a great way to save stamps when sending cards to our residents. However, some people never get to the clubhouse or fail to check out the mailbox. As of April 19, the following cards have not been picked up and some of them have been there for months. If your name or your neighbor's name is on this list, please pick up your mail.
JoAnn Boardman, Sylvia Barwell, Francis Blanchard, The Beraci's, Phyllis & Terry Bailey, Sue Donini, Louis & Lil Sargent Dresser, Fred & Sharon Ellett, Harry & Sandy Fedak, Jack Phinney, Ruth Graber (2) Hal Geckle, Margaret Grundstrom, Floyd & Judy Helsel, Harry Hansen (2), Doris Johonson, J. Koechley, Amos & Kathy Kentfield, Peter Mascaro (2) Rich Putka, Dorothy Prucnel, Debra Ross, M. Ranieri, Georgia Ruble, Gene Seeley, Ben, Claudia & Richard Scheu, Kathryn Sitkowski (2), Don Smith (2) Sue Tumelty, Roger Vincent, Gene & Linda Vrooman, Ruth & Gerhard Weber, Gerald Winkleman (3), Anne Weldon, Rick Wren, Ray & Arlene Wallace (3), Bob & Pauline York, Paul & Janet Young.
YARD SALE SHUTTLE
I WOULD LIKETO EXPRESS MY SINCERE THANKS TO ALL THOSE THAT HELPED SHUTTLE ALL THE PEOPLE TO THE CLUBHOUSE.
MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHO ALSO LOANED US THEIR GOLF CARTS. WE HAD A TOTAL OF 18 CARTS. I WANT TO GIVE A SPECIAL THANKS TO GENE SEELEY AND JIM OTTO FOR DOING AN OUTSTANDING JOB WITH TRAFFIC CONTROL.
THANKS TO YOU ALL WHO HELPED MAKE OUR YARD SALE A SUCCESS.
THANKS AGAIN BERNIE
THANK YOU YARD SALE
KITCHEN HELP
We would like to thank the following for all the help you gave us preparing the food and serving in the kitchen, running orders out side and operating the grill.
Linda Otto, Gladys Ouimette, Jo Gearin, Bonnie Armitage, Sue Whritenour, Marge Putka, Sue Dewacher, Bob Smith, Dorothea Wiley, June Muterbaugh, Ann Sandor, Shelly Westcott and Jim Westcott. All of us put in a good days work and had a great time. Shelly & Jim operated the grill out side selling hot dogs, which was a great hit.
We sold $1,221.80 out of the kitchen and off the grill and without the volunteers we never could have accomplished these sells.
Great job and thanks again to you all.
John & Joan Record
Spring Fling
By Marj Banczak
The “Spring Fling” held recently on a balmy spring day was attended by an excess of 200 Saddle Oakers. Among attendees were people not often seen at the clubhouse and it was a welcome sight.
Sponsored by Sun Communities and organized by the Board of Directors, the event featured a picnic menu, the pool area colorfully decorated with balloons and garlands.
Our thanks go out to the volunteers who make these events successful. A community gathering gives a feeling of fellowship and camaraderie for those attending. Our special Thank You to Sun Communities who make the event possible.
Saddle Oak Yard Sale
By Marj Banczak
It ran like a well oiled machine! With a “before sunrise” start, the annual yard sale proceeded at Saddle Oak.
Sales tables, both inside and out, were stacked and manned. Golf carts transported shoppers to the sale as cars backed up on hwy 200. Coffee and breakfast was prepared and served to many eager eaters. Even after a couple of hours, still they came; the searchers for a bargain. Breakfast turned to lunch and shoppers returned for a bowl of hot soup and a sandwich.
It was an event of cooperation. The sellers, the buyers, the golf cart transportation, the cooks and the bakers. It was another positive, happy and pleasant event at Saddle Oak.
Besides, it made money! Lots of money!
GOLF SCRAMBLE
The March 2009 Golf Scramble winners at -5 under Par was the team of Rich Putka, Tom Anderson, Pete Mascaro, and Ed Armitage. Nice going guys!
Closest to the Pin
# 2 Wayne Wilson
# 6 Wayne Wilson
# 13 Tom Anderson
# 17 Bill Stanley
April 8, 2009
The Golf Scramble was won by the team of Don Godwin, Bill Bethke, Keith Harris, Mike Buckley at -5. Good job guys!
Closest to the Pin
# 2 Rich Putka
# 6 Mike Buckley
# 17 Bob Knowles
I hope everyone had a good time!
Jack Phinney
BLOOD DRIVE A GREAT SUCCESS
Thanks to all the volunteers. We received 10 pints of blood ! ! !
These are our heroes!
Volunteers were:
John Carlin, Richard Clements, Jeanene Gaubatz, Larry Gaubatz, Jo Gearin, Dick Houk, Carolyn Miller, Gladys Ouimette, Tony Pace, Marge Putka, Gerhard Weber, Shelly Westcott.
THE NEXT BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE second Tuesday of June,
JUNE 9, 2009 - 2pm to 5pm
Let's try to get more volunteers. Thanks everyone,
Marge Putka
SADDLE OAK BOWLING NEWS
Saddle Oak bowling league is almost finished for the season.
Thank you to everyone for coming
out every week and bowling for
fun and great scores. Also a special thanks to our subs.
We are having our bowling banquet on Tuesday, May 5th at 11:00am at the Red Lobster Restaurant. We will be disbursing of winnings and standings at that time.
Look for my notice in the September Newsletter for the start of the season 2009-2010.
Have a great summer everyone and stay healthy!
Ginger Pace, Secretary
Splits for weeks of 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 and 4/14
Howard Horner 3-7
Fran Bolson 5-6/3-10
Bob Robinson 3-10(3X)
Tony Pace 5-7/4-5
Dora Rawlings 3-10
Kathy Harris 5-7
Lenny Letendre 3-10
Walt Dougherty 5-10/3-10/2-7-10
Charlie Parkensen 3-6-8-10
Al Carson 6-7-10/4-5-7
Bob Knowles 7-8-10/3-7-10/5-10/4-5
Joan Koehler 8-10
Rose Robinson 3-10/5-7
Chris McCormick 3-10(2X)
Ray Jarest 6-7
Winnie Robinson 2-7
Marilyn Knowles 2-10
Silvia Butler 4-5
Frank Hodowski 3-10
Rose Bull 5-7
Larry Gaubatz 3-10(2X)
Grace Spiller 8-9-10/5-10
Jim Otto 3-6-7/2-7
Joyce McCracken 3-10(2X)
Coleen Bell 4-5/6-10
HIGH GAME
Moe Jarest 257
John Deshayes 224/204
Bob Knowles 202/213
Howard Horner 211/225
Tony Pace 278 great game
Kurt Tomlin 235
Phil Tatro 214
Paul Seava 208
Steve Stachnik 215
HIGH SERIES
Mo Jarest 618
John Deshayes 556/516/551
Bob Knowles 560/509/540
Howard Horner 551/516/528
Tony Pace 531/572/509
Lenny Letendre 542/510
Kurt Tomlin 635/555
Al Carson 511
Steve Stachnik 535/563
Paul Saeva 530/500
Ray Jarest 509
P.S. There will be open bowling at AMF West on Tuesdays through the summer months starting May 12th at 9:00am for Saddle Oak and friends.
Come and join us and stay cool and bowl for $$$.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
1 - David Anderson
1 - Bill Wyllie
2 - Charles Parkinson
3 - Frank Ross
4 - Carol Shanok
5 - Bob Brown
6 - Lillie Johnson
6 - Don Mausteller
6 - Bernice Carrington
6 - Pat Purdy
7 - John Pollard
7 - Joyce Oag
8 - Jack Donnelly
9 - Darrell Lucas
9 - Mary Sullivan
10 - Keith Shanok
11 - Marge Putka
11 - Virginia Clark
12 - Mel Clark
12 - Ruth Robinson
13 - John Pelegrinelli
15 - Ron Garavalia
20 - Phyllis Terry
20 - Joyce Kelloway
20 - Eugene Linton
22 - Michele Westcott
23 - Marion Schoenberger
26 - Toots Lobe
26 - Jim Otto
27 - Dianne Jundt
28 - Jim Holbrook
28 - Carlotta Wells
29 - Betty Carlyle
30 - Francis Blanchard
30 - Charlene St.Peter
30 - Chuck Tifft
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
4 - Frank and Ann Sandor
3 - Moe and Marie Jarest
8 - Bob and Rosella Bull
10 - Charles and Christine Parkinson
12 - Howard and Nat Horner
15 - Eugene and Shirley Seeley
16 - Mel and Virginia Clark
19 - Dick and Pat Houk
21 - Jim and Linda Otto
22 - Richard and Marge Putka
22 - James and Michele Westcott
22 - William & Karen Sammons
23 - Ron & Dottie Garavalia
24 - Tom and Rose Adamusik
31 - Robert and Paulette York
For Additions and Corrections to the B-day & Anniversary Lists, Please call Bertha Hendrickson at 873-0191
WELCOME!
SADDLE OAK NEW RESIDENTS!
James Patterson & Honey Frisbee & Mandy
5656 S.W. 58th St.
Lot 313
No phone
Arrived in February.
Jim's birthday is June 16 & Honey's is Dec 5.
Their anniversary is June 18.
Jim is a retired Design Engineer & Honey had a Copy Shop /Mail House business.
Jim's hobby is Computers& Honey enjoys Quilting & sewing.
Jim has 1 child & 2 grandchildren & Honey has 1 child & 1 grandchild.
Their home state is Wisconsin.
Jerry & Kay Harp & Scampie
5548 S.W. 58th Pl
Lot 167
The Harps arrived in March.
Their home state is Illinois.
Jerry's birthday is April 5 & Kay's is April 4.
Their anniversary is May 24.
Jerry is a retired Engineer & Kay is a Domestic Engineer.
They have 3 children & 5 & 1/2 grandchildren.