MAY 2010 NEWSLETTER
Message from the President
The weather is almost perfect this time of year.
Warm days and cool nights make for easy living.
One of our favorite pastimes is visiting the community
pool.
I would like to review the pool rules
with you:
1. Shower before entering the pool.
2. No diving
3. No running in the pool area
4. No jumping in the pool
5. No food, drink or animals in the pool or on
the pool deck.
6. No children in pool except with residents.
7. Emergency phone and first aid in the club
house.
In April, we had 2 residents that chaired an event
for the first time. Both were extremely successful!
Terry Jansen organized our wonderful Easter
Brunch and Karen Sammons managed a most
entertaining Tea Party/Fashion Show.
I think they would both agree that it is a lot of work
but most rewarding. Just jump in with both feet
and you will have plenty of help to carry your
project through. Thanks to both of you.
Safe travels to all of our residents who are
"packing up" for the trip North. Be careful and
have a good summer. See you in the fall.
Health and Happiness!
Nancy Dougherty
Welcome Saddle Oak New Residents
June Walters
6175 SW 57th Avenue - LOT #68
Arrived February 2010
Her birthday is 5/10
June was a Barber before retirement
Her hobbies include reading
Home State is Michigan
Leonard & JoAnne Ebright
Len and JoAnne
6090 SW 57th Avenue LOT 37
Arrived March 2010
Len's birthday 2/24 - JoAnne's is 9/4
Anniversary is 7/6
Len was a machinist and JoAnne was a medical secretary
They like to play cards and Len does some woodworking
Two children -Seven grandchildren
Home State is Michigan
Joe and Peggy Chancey
5671 SW 54th Terrace
LOT #235
Arrived in March 2010
Joe's birthday is 10/4 and Peggy's is 3/22
Anniversary is 10/23
Joe worked for the Arizona Generating Station
They like to play cards and Joe likes to cook
Together they have 9 children and
11 grandchildren
Home state is Michigan and New York
Naomi and John Boan
5607 SW 57th Street
# 320
Arrived in March 2010
Naomi's birthday is 6/19 and John's is 8/5
Anniversary is 10/19
John is retired from the US Army and State of South
Carolina Supply Department
Naomi is a retired nurse
John likes yard word and Naomi likes to
"shop till she drops"!
They have 5 children and 8 grandchildren
Home State is South Carolina
CORRECTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MONTH
Donna Frakes
5641 SW 57th Street - LOT #324
Donna moved to Saddle Oak Club in March of
2010.
Her birthday is January 12.
Donna worked
for Michigan Bell.
She enjoys making crafts, has 3
children, 4 grandchildren and her home state is
Michigan.
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
Tom and Bonnie Leahy
6125 SW 56th Court - LOT #83
Saddle Oak became home to the Leahy’s in February
of 2010.
Tom's birthday is March 15 and Bonnie’s is
January 21.
Their anniversary is June 30.
Jim’s previous
occupation was mfg. eng. specialist and Bonnie
was an office manager.
They enjoy golfing and bowling
and have 2 children and one grandchild.
They
come from New York
THINGS TO DO AT SADDLE OAK
Saddle Oak Steppers
The Steppers did a performance at Timberridge
Nursing Facility on April 8th and then enjoyed an
appreciation luncheon for volunteers at Timberridge
on April 21st. They also were guests of the line
dance group from Top Of the World April 15th.
Some of the Steppers will be leaving for the summer
to return to their northern homes. Dance classes
will continue all summer at the club house under the
direction of Bonnie Armitage.
Contact Bonnie for information on
classes.
Summertime is a great opportunity to start
line dancing and prepare for the winter schedule.
The winter schedule will start in November. Line
dancing has proven to be excellent exercise (ask
any dancer), a lot of fun and great fellowship. Call
Bonnie and get started!
Saddle Oak Singles
Our May monthly meeting will be Wednesday, May 5th
at 11 AM in the clubhouse. Bring your ideas and suggestions
for the future.
There is growing interest for a Buddy Phone Check. You
are paired up with another, one calls in the morning; the
other calls in the evening. If you're interested in participating,
sign up at the May monthly meeting.
Is there
interest in going to Sun Cruz Port Richey Casino on May
17th?
Also, fill in the survey on the bulletin board in the clubhouse
for the Hudson Dinner/Show. Joyce Kelloway will
use that information to arrive at a decision for a date and
show for the future.
Lunch Out this month will be at Ruby Tuesday at 11 AM.
Plan to meet at the bocce court parking lot to car pool at
10:45 AM. Sign up on the clipboard in the clubhouse.
Breakfast schedule for May is:
May 3 - Bob Evans restaurant
May 10 - Mimi's Cafe
May 17 - Cracker Barrel
May 24 - Steak & Shake
May 31 - I Hop
Meet us in the restaurant lobby at 8:30 AM before being
seated.
Saddle Oak Singles is open to all single male and female
residents. Our purpose is to enjoy activities as a group
and have a good time. Any questions or comments
about the Saddle Oak Singles,
call Kathy Smith
Ladies “Luncheonette”
Looking for volunteers in the summer months for preparing
places for Ladies Luncheon to be held ..... May, June,
July, August, September and October, as I will be leaving
to return to Ohio at the end of the month of April and won’t
be returning until October.
Thanks - Karen Sammons.
Also looking for volunteers for next few months to decorate
the Club House.
Karen Sammons.
CRIMSON CHARMERS -
The Red Hat ladies will be going to the Ivy House in
Williston on Thursday, May 13, at 1 PM. This will be our
last luncheon until Fall so plan to attend. Sign up sheet
is in the clubhouse.
APRIL GOLF SCRAMBLE
The Scramble’s winning team was Don Godwin, Jack
Phinney, Bill Sammons and Ed Armitage with a score of
4 under par.
Closest to the pin:
#2 Ed Armitage
#6 Mike Buckley
#13 Bob Knowles
Thanks to all !!
Jack Phinney
SADDLE OAK CRAFTS
For May and Mother’s Day we will be making Decoupage’
Commemorative Plates in Crafts on Fridays, from 1 to 3
pm in the club house. You can pick your favorite greeting
card print to cut and glue under a clear glass late. There
are extra all occasion cards in the wooden box I the library
and I have glass plates to offer from the yard sale. You
must glue on top of the print.
If you are interested come and see the example to copy
on Fridays for gifts to family and friends. The proper glue
will be available, so just bring a manicure scissors if you
have any. Call with questions.
Angie Bauman
SUNSHINE REPORT
We've had a busy month with many residents in the
hospital. As we go to press, Bob Brown and Grant Darfler
are in Munroe Hospital, Marie Jarest in Palm Garden, Ellie
Evans and Anna Bishop in TimberRidge, George Overman
in Avante, Dolly Crowder in Hawthorne, Shirley Trueax
at Quiet Oaks and Lois Carson under Hospice care at
home.
Others who were hospitalized but are now at home
include Betty Jo Kennedy, Gladys Ouimette, Arlene Wallace,
Irene Kramer, Marj Banczak, Phyllis Congdon, Bob
Lobe, Cathleen Annette, Mary Sullivan and Irwin Milligan.
Fran Bolson
Bereavement
MARIE LONG passed away on April 4. Her husband, Jim,
predeceased her several years ago.
SHIRLEY CUMMINGS passed away on April 10. She is
survived by her husband, Clayton.
Just to remind everyone, that I will be going up north for
awhile. Linda is my back-up person BUT she is going
away also. SO Diane Anderson will be the
contact person from MAY 6 to MAY 21. When Linda Otto
returns she will resume the back-up.
Attention All Artists!
Sharpen your artistic skills! The Home Owners Association,
with the cooperation of the office, are sponsoring a
contest to paint a mural on the wall at the end of 58th
Place (next to Lou and Hazel Wickstrom)-(Saddle Oak
side only).
Please submit your artistic ideas to any board
member. You have all summer to get your creative juices
flowing as we won't be deciding on a winner until next fall.
The winner will receive a $25 prize. Sun Communities will
provide funding for all painting supplies. Put your thinking
caps on! Best design wins!
Nancy Dougherty
"OLD" OLD TIMERS
"Old" old timers does not mean how old you are in
years but how many years you have lived in Saddle
Oak (Saddle Brook as it was called in the beginning).
On May 15th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.(with help from Nancy
Dougherty) I would like everyone who moved here
before Dec. 31st, 1991 to gather in the clubhouse for
cake, coffee and/or punch to reminisce and catch up on
what is happening in our lives. Many of us old timers
do not get to the clubhouse or the pool very often if at
all anymore. Some of us do not see each other unless
we run into one another at Publix.
I am not selling tickets for this event but may ask for a
small donation to help pay for the refreshments and
supplies. I would like for those of you who did move into
Saddle Oak on or before Dec. 31st, 1991 to call me at
237-5931. I have called a few of you but would still like
for you to call me if you plan to come to this event. The
reason for the 1991 cut off date is most of you have
already been here 20 years or soon will be.
Thank you and I am looking forwarding to seeing the
"Old" Old Timers.
Fran Fritz
SADDLE OAK & FRIENDS ARE PLANNING ANOTHER CRUISE
FEB 5-12, 2011
Sailing on Norwegian Sun to Western Caribbean
From Port Canaveral..
See bulletin board in club house for details..
Please reserve ASAP..
Ginger Pace
CRIME WATCH
"Help Make Our Community Safe"
Interested in joining our Crime Watch Unit.
For more information call Bernie Kozlowski.
There is a sign up sheet in the clubhouse.
We need volunteers.
Bernie Kozlowski
KIND OF COMMUNITY WE ARE
Our degree of "Volunteerism" is at an all time high! We
have an outstanding community and it shows.
Terry Jansen hosted the annual Easter celebration. She
called it an "Easter Brunch". The tables were heavy with
goodies. Soup, meats, cheeses, fruit salad and much
more. Even bread from Holland. The dessert table was
to die for. But, she didn't do it alone! She had a
multitude of volunteers. Each and every one made the
day extra special.
Karen Sammons hosted a most delightful Tea and
Fashion Show. The clubhouse was transformed into a
cozy tea house. The tables were beautifully set with
china cups and tea pots. The models were elegant and
graceful. Cucumber sandwiches, fruit cups, and chicken
salad were the main fare. Dessert consisted of a
plate full of mini goodies including scones, cakes, cookies
and bars. But, she didn't do it alone! She had a
multitude of volunteers. Kitchen helpers who prepared
and served the delicacies. Models, coordinators, set up
and clean ups crews and even our surprise male model!!
Each and every one of them made the day extra special.
The Yard sale would not have existed without a myriad of
volunteers. First of all, Mirta and Richie Harris organized
the entire event. Linda Otto, our Queen of Events, took on
the kitchen sales with the help of Joan and John Record
and their entire crew. Max and Sandi Russell grilled hot
dogs. Marge Putka and Grace Spiller handled the heavily
laden dessert table. Bill and Irene Kramer manned the
"Association Table". Plus many, many more willing and
helpful workers. None of them did it alone!
No, they had their dear friends and neighbors and a lot of
sweat and maybe even tears. Because, that is the kind of
community we are.
Nancy Dougherty
SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS
Bonnie Armitage does so much for the park I wonder if any
one realizes how much time is taken doing for Saddle Oak.
The wonderful printing of tickets and posters for events,
working the kitchen at numerous events, helping with
dancing and also she is a great field runner. What a great
asset she is to Saddle Oak
Linda Otto
Another Great Volunteer
For me the volunteer of the month is Carolyn Miller and her
husband Frank, they volunteered for 10 years and they
retired from the job. The last party they worked for was the
Easter brunch.
Thank you both for all the work you did for all of us.
Terry Jansen
THANK YOU’S
Easter Brunch.
I would like to thank all the Easter Bunnies who helped
with the Easter brunch: Linda, Carolyn, Toots, Kathy, Jo,
Diane, Alivia. Of course, without them, I could never had
done it. Also Karen for the decorations, thank you. All the
wonderful people who baked their goodies for dessert.
And don't forget the cleaning crew!!!
You were all wonderful!!!! It was my first event and without
all the volunteers it never would have taken place. Thank
also to the association for sponsoring this event.
Terry Jansen
YARD SALE
I wish to thank all the drivers and people that loaned us
gofl carts, to make this year's "YARD SALE" a very successful
one. A special thank you to the members
of our Crime Watch Unit that did an excellent job directing
traffic. Also a thank you to Marion County Sheriff's COPS
Unit for directing traffic off Rte 200.
Once again thank you, thank you.
Bernie Kozlowski
YARD SALE
What a wonderful job everyone did in putting the
yard sale together and making it so successful.
I would like to than the following:
Max and Sandi Russell for running the hot dog concession
and selling so many hot dogs
The kitchen would not have happened without
John Record and his helpers, Jo Gearin, Ann Sandor,
Tammy Hornsby, Diana Germain, Kathryn Sitkowski,
and Jeannie Kozlowski
The bake sale run by Marge Putka, Grace Spiller,
Joan Ford, Barbara McKeen and the volunteers for the
baked goods.
The wonderful cake baked and raffled off by Dorthea
Wiley.
The Saddle Oak association table ran by Bill and
Irene Kramer.
The 50/50 run Bunnye Brinson.
Library book sale by Diane and David Anderson.
Association sales by Frank Ruck.
The wonderful job that Rich and Mirta Harris did in
organizing the event and all the people that helped her:
Harold Whitenour, Tony Pace, Mary Sitkowski, Mike
Dougherty, and Frank Miller.
Lets also thank Bernie Kozlowski and his drivers
and the Sherriff's department for the wonderful job of
taking care of traffic.
Bonnie Armitage for the great job of working the
yard sale and taking orders and delivering food.
Without all these wonderful volunteers none of this
would be possible.
I would also like to thank Jimmy Wescott saving the
day above and beyond the call of duty What a hero
you are Jimmy.
Linda Otto
Tea Party – Fashion Show Thank You’s
April 10th Tea Party - Fashion Show turned out to
be a great success plus a “FUN DAY” for ALL!!!
Thanx to Bonnie Armitage for her expert poster
advertising out Tea Party Fashion Show.
Thanx to Mr. Tony Pace for selling tickets.
Thanx to Joan Record for her knowledge and time
shopping for the good-good food with me.
Thanx (a special SHOUT-OUT) to Linda Otto for
all her hard work preparing our luncheon plus serving
our ladies. She is one of a kind (what would Saddle
Oak do without this dedicated woman?).
AND THANX to Ann Sandor, Donna Frakes,
Elaine Baburek and Christine Parkinson for their extra
hard work in our kitchen. Well done ladies!!.
And to all our BEAUTIFUL & LOVELY MODELS ...
For Bon Worths
1. Nancy Dougherty 4. Marge Putka
2. Norma Shackleton 5. Lorretta Dawson
3. Phyllis Congdon 6. Grace Spiller
For Bealls:
1. Betty Carlyee 4. Nancy Burns
2. Terry Jansen 5. Ingrid McCurry
3. Ginger Pace 6. Vera Capes
Thanx also to: Marge Gordon, Jean Ford, Kathy
Smith, Jo and Bob Gearin, Diane Anderson (her daughter
and grand-daughter), Linda Norton, all my volunteers who
baked or helped set-up plus took down tables etc...
Thanx everyone - Thanx all !!! —– Karen Sammons
Another Thank You
Following my recent emergency operation and hospitalization
stay, I became aware of what a close-knit community
we really are. I truly am grateful to all for the visits,
phone calls, cards, flowers, gifts and food deliveries.
Many thanks to the Association for the Publix gift card
delivered by our ever faithful sunshine Lady, Fran. Love
to you all.
Gladys Ouinette
Thank you Easter Bunny
Recently I looked out the door and there on our bannister
was hanging a purple ribbon with a green plastic
egg attached to it. Upon opening the egg much to our
delight it was filled with candy. A day or two later I
heard that an angel by the name of Alivia had delivered
these eggs to several residents here in Saddle Oak.
Thank you Alvia for leaving such a nich surprise at our
house. You deserve a large jewel on your crown of
love for such a wonderful gesture.
Fran and Jim Fritz
Thanks Everyone
Thank you Saddle Oak Residents and Saddle Oak
Association for the many cards, gifts, and condolences
as I, and my family, suffered the loss of my sweet wife,
and their Mother, Shirley. Thank you Saddle Oak for
being so caring. Clayton Cummings and Family
More Thanks
I would like to thank Sandy Fedak for asking me to sit
at her table at the Tea Party and Fashion Show.
Sandy’s table was so elegantly down and I got to sit
with many Saddle Oak ladies I had not seen for a while.
All of the tables looked so nice and Karen Sammons
did such a nice job of hosting this event. Thank you
Sandy and a huge thank you to Karen and her helpers
for doing such a great job of making such a success of
the day.
Fran Fritz
Joys of a Hospital Stay
by Marjorie Banczak
With "tongue in cheek" I submit this article on "life in the
hospital"
Ever spend any time in the hospital? It's not a sojourn
in a vacation resort, although it probably costs more.
Nights are a special joy! As you finally drift off to sleep,
suddenly every bright light in the room comes on. It's
enough to stop your heart. There stands a nurse
armed with needles, test tubes, band aids and a forceful
attitude. She's ready to stab you again with her
blood sucking needle. Sometimes one stab isn't
enough, got to go for it again. After several tubes of
fresh blood she withdraws, forgetting to turn out lights
and leaves the door open.
Just try to get back to sleep.
Morning comes much too soon with another arrival of
stabbers and blood suckers. They are followed by
blood pressure and finally breakfast. It's cold except
for the lukewarm oatmeal which is served with skim
milk. French toast may have been good hours ago, but
now it's cold and doesn't make the grade.
Other meals lack flavor and seasoning, but who's happy.
Personal hygiene is a lost cause. Change the sheets,
but don't wash the dirty body going back into bed.
Maybe a cold wet wash cloth to clean up your hands
and face. But only now and then.
Let's compare ICU with regular care. In ICU your every
move and body function is carefully monitored. But
back in regular care, its "You're on your own kid!"
My apologies to a kind and dedicated hospital staff for
the "tongue in cheek" humor. But then, hospital stays
are not meant to be fun!
BOWLING NEWS FOR WEEKS OF 3/23 3/30 4/6 4/12.
500 SERIES:
Dick McCormick 517
Howard Horner 512/520
Gerry Salt 508/509/544
Mirta Harris 501/516/578
Lenny Letendre 503/542
Ed Rawlings 501
Charles Parkinson 521
John DeShayes 526/557
Al Carson 507
Bob Knowles 534/545
Tony Pace 520/541/565
Steve Stachnik 552
Tom Anderson 515
Don Wiley 519
Walter Dougherty 502
Kurt Tomlin 505
Carole Cerniglia 523
Kathy Harris 503
200 GAMES:
Gerry Salt 202 Ed Rawlings 203
John De Shayes 226 Charles Parkinson 211
Bob Knowles 225 Mirta Harris 218
Steve Stachnik 203 Kurt Tomlin 257
The real achievements of converting splits were:
Dave Harris 3-9-10
Dora Rawlings 6-7-10
Marilyn Tomlin 6-7
Rose Robinson 4-5 5-6-10
John DeShayes 4-9 2-5-7-8
Chris McCormick 2-7(2x) 5-7 5-9
Jim Otto 2-4-10
Mirta Harris 4-7(2x)
Ginger Pace 4-7-10
Tony Pace 4-7-10
Richie Harris 5-6-10
Our bowling season is coming to the end. It's going
to be a close finish. Cash prizes will be awarded at the
banquet. The last place team will have the
privilege of taking home a trophy of a donkey's rear-end
Ha Ha!!
April 27th is our last day of bowling. Our bowling
banquet is May 4th at "Logans". The following week
May 11th starts our summer scramble. Bowling starts at
the same time -9:30 A.M. Come and enjoy yourself and
win some $$$. Have a great summer and keep bowling.
If interested in bowling in the fall league, give us a call..
Ginger Pace
MAY BIRTHDAYS
1. David Anderson
1. Bill Wyllie
2. Charles Parkinson
3, Frank Ross
4. Carol Shano
5. Vince Andrews
5. Bob Brown
6. Lillie Johnson
6. Don Mausteller
6. Bernice Carrington
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 Ingred McCourry
12. Ruth Robinson
20 Phyllis Terry
20. Joyce Kelloway
20. Eugene Linton
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
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
19 Dick and Pat Houk
21 Jim and Linda Otto
22 Richard and Marge Putka
22. William & Karen Sammons
24 Tom and Rose Adamusik
24. Jerry & Kay Harp
31 Robert and Paulette York