From the SOCHA president:
Where did the summer go...I can't believe it is November and we are thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas. We have had so many fun events in September and October with many more to go throughout the holiday season. I try to talk about all of these events on Saturday morning but for those of you who don't go to coffee and donuts we are going to add a page called...
"Save The Date".
With all of our residents planning events it is easy to miss things that are on the calendar so we will put the dates on a separate page so you can mark your calendars. Details of the events are included in the flyers that are also in the newsletter and posted on the events wall at the clubhouse.
As I travel around the community it is nice to see familiar faces of those who have been gone this summer. To those of you who have returned..."welcome home" and to those of you preparing to return...hurry home...the more the merrier!!!!!!
Our "community puzzle" in the library ended up on the floor this past week. Many people enjoy working on the puzzle and I want to hold on to the hope that it was an accident. I would certainly hate to think that anyone would ever do anything that mean spirited on purpose. So let's hope that it never happens again. For those of you who are working to put it back together again...thank you!
From time to time I like to remind everyone about all the wonderful volunteers we have living here at Saddle Oak. If it wasn't for those volunteers we would not have a newsletter full of events to choose from...many thanks to each and every one of you!!!!!
Whatever your plans are for Thanksgiving this year-whether it be with your family or your friends here at Saddle Oak-may you have a wonderful day and have plenty of turkey to eat!!!!
Luther and I wish you a great November and look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood!
Tammie Hornsby
Fall Festival Contest Winners
Pumpkin Decorating Contest:
1. Kathy Simmes
2. Claudia Janis
3. Kay Fiedler
Apple Pie Contest:
1. Dorothea Wiley
2. Kay Fiedler
3. Sammy Koester
Pet Costume:
1. Toots Lobe with Cubby
2. Kay Fiedler with Jujubee
3. Harry Filmore with Sabrina
Coin Toss:
Mike Dougherty winner of $20
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Light Up Saddle Oak
Unpack the outdoor Christmas decorations! There is going to be a contest for best decorated Saddle Oak houses. Also, a Christmas parade with decorated golf carts that will also be judged. After the parade, come into the clubhouse for drinks, Christmas treats and fun! Sunday, December 11th, details to follow.
Nancy Dougherty & Tammie Hornsby, Chairpersons
Tenth Annual Cookie Exchange
It is getting near that time again. Time to check what you will need for your favorite cookie. This year we have included candy. If you make any kind of candy, you are also welcome. There will be a Sign-up sheet in the clubhouse so I will know how many bakers and guests I will have to set up for. There will be a hostess at each table. Your hostess will let you know how many cookies you will have to bring. Also let you know how the exchange works. Bring your favorite hors dourves to share: December 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM in the clubhouse. Any questions, call Sue Whritenour at 237-9997
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Craft Fair Transportation
Still need 4 seat golf carts to transport guests from the medical center to the club house on November 5th 2011 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Can sign up at the club house or give Jim McCourry a call at 509-4634.
Saddle Oak Crime Watch
Crime Watch is still in need of Volunteers to patrol our community and surrounding area.
Ride around Saddle Oak in the Crime Watch golf cart or in the air conditioned patrol car. A good way to meet all your neighbors and see what goes on in our community and surrounding area. Patrol as many days and hours a week as you like.
If interested please give Jim McCourry a call at 509-4634 or Bernie Kozlowski at 854-5578.
Jim McCourry 509-4634
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Needle Winner
Needle, needle who's got the needle? Dorothy Stout does! Congratulations, Dorothy! To be a winner simply find the needle hidden in this issue, write your name and location of the needle on a piece of paper and drop in the box in the clubhouse. You can do it! Let's see how many people can find it this month.
There is a prize involved, you know!
Community Puzzle
Thanks to everyone that is placing pieces into the puzzles. The puzzles are getting done so fast! Sign your name when you fit in a piece! Let's get it together!
Your Librarian
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A Community Large Screen TV
This is to let the community know that a committee has been formed with one goal, to raise money to buy a Large Screen TV for the Clubhouse. We are thinking with a large screen we could have many social and healthy events to benefit all of us. We plan on raising the money through donations and fun(d)raising events. The little "blue" TV box will be in the Clubhouse every Saturday morning and at Bingo for donations. The more we all work together the bigger the TV! In advance, thank you for attending future TV fundraisers.
Sincerely, Claudia Janis, Chairman
A Big Thank You
A Thank You to all my friends and neighbors that made my 90th birthday a wonderful success! I don't remember ever being more surprised or happier! The food and everything else was great. And how about that little guy running around with the balloons? (He is my great grandson). I would like to be able to greet each of you but maybe it is even better to do it this way so I don't miss anyone!
Thanks to all of you once again and by the way, my home is always ready to welcome anyone anytime! Hope to see you! Drop in! Love to all!
Jean Powers
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Memorial for Caryl Miller
Fran Fritz
The memorial service for Caryl Miller was held on September 18, 2011 at 2:30 PM in the clubhouse. Family members in attendance were Judith Miller and Kathy Webber (sister in law).
Thanks to Grace Spiller, Jeanne Kozlowski and Jean Stephens (the other ladies on the Bereavement Committee) for their help. Also, thanks goes to Linda and Jim Otto, Marge Putka and Katherine Sitkowski for helping with the set up and clean up before and after the memorial. We want to thank Kathy Webber for saying the prayer and for giving a presentation of Caryl's life. The other people to thank are Linda McIntosh, Sandy Pelchat and another lady in attendance for the beautiful poems they read. Our Association President was in attendance to help and our Kitchen Chairperson was available to do her part. Thank you to Tammie Hornsby and Claudia Janis.
I have served on this committee three different periods over the years that I have lived here and I do say that this was the nicest memorial I have ever worked on. Everything went so smooth and we had the guests wait after the prayer before they got their refreshments which turned out nice. We are going to do this for future memorials. Thank you everyone for your cooperation and for your attendance.
From Judith Miller - "Dear Fran, Please thank everyone for the wonderful memorial for my husband, Caryl. The cake was beautiful and I know he would have loved it. Everything went so well. Again, thank you from my heart" (This note will be on the board at the clubhouse)
Bereavement Notice for Rita M. Schoof
My Mama, Rita M. Schoof, passed from this world into Heaven to be with our Lord and all the loved ones waiting to greet her at 2:19am on October 12, 2011. My Mama is survived by myself Denise D. Kovac, oldest daughter, Ronald L. Steinman, middle son, and Sheryl L. Evans, youngest daughter. She was blessed with four Grandchildren, Rhonda Lynn, Adam Nicholas, Candice Marie, and Lois Olivia. She was blessed again with two Great-Grandchildren Gabriel Wesley, and Skylar Elaine. Mama's brother Robert P. McLeod and Debra Alice Landsman are Mama's surviving siblings.
I cannot thank you enough my sweet Saddle Oak residents who signed the card when Mama first went into the hospital. She was able to read it and such a smile came over her face.
For the residents that have known Mama for the last twenty-six years thank you for the cards and food and love. A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Fran Fritz and Mrs. Grace Spiller for meeting with me today, and making my heart full with their memories and kindness.
In closing the check that was given to help in this hour of need was beyond any love I have felt from loving souls I have yet to meet. I wish you all of God’s Blessings and am here for all…God Bless and much love, Rita’s family.
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Sunshine Report
Fran Bolson
Marty Wyllie is in the hospital as we go to press, and those hospitalized this month include:
Beamon Carnes, Virginia Mundell, Jim Holbrook, Mary Smith. Residents in nursing homes include: Ray Wallace, Henry Webster, Ed Wulf and Ellie Evens in TimberRidge, Betty Jo Kennedy in Life Care, George Overman in Avante and Sandy Fedak and Bunnye Brinson in The Bridge.
Bereavement Report
Rita Schoof passed away on Oct. 12. Rita had been here since 1986.
Ted Rajewski passed away on Oct. 13. He is survived by his wife, Lillian
NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
This month we are honoring Marge Putka as volunteer of the month. Marge works so very hard in recruiting people to donate blood for the citizens of Ocala. Without these donations many lifesaving procedures could not be done. Thank you, Marge, for all your hard work!
THANK YOU, AND YOU AND YOU....!!!!!!!!
I hope everyone enjoyed our pasta dinner. Thank you so much to all the volunteers: Jo Gearin, Toots Lobe, Tony & Ginger Pace, Dick & Gladys Ouimette, Dorothea Wiley, and thanks to Kay Fiedler for assisting in the cleanup. A special thanks to Terry Jansen for being such a gracious hostess. It is really wonderful to know that we have so many people willing to volunteer to assist in anything we do.
Thanks to Dan Janis and Dave Koester for making the corn toss game. We appreciate you!!
HOT DOGS AT TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO!!!!!!!
Between the hours of 5 and 6:30 pm, hot dogs will be served at Tuesday bingo. A Sabrett hot dog meal consists of the hot dog, chips & beverage for $2.25. The condiments are: mustard, catsup, relish, chopped onions, sauerkraut & chili. Stay for bingo or just enjoy a quick meal!
VETERANS TRIBUTE
We will be creating a display board in the clubhouse honoring all of our Saddle Oak veterans or any family members you may have who are serving in the armed forces. I would like to have this tribute completed by our Veterans Day celebration, which is November 12th. Please call me at 237-4626 if you would like for me to pick up your military pictures. Otherwise, you may bring them by my house at 5690 SW 56th Place. If you would like to keep your original and display a copy, let me know and I will make copies of your pictures. Our veterans deserve all the recognition they can get and I hope Saddle Oak can help with that recognition.
Nancy Dougherty
BULLETIN BOARD
Please remember that notices for the bulletin board will be removed if there is no date on them. Please do not remove anyone's notices, but your own. Thanks!
INTERFAITH
Dick Ouimette has cards for the Interfaith High Five campaign. The cards are $5.00 and your participation will enable Interfaith to carry on their important ministries to our community. Also, don't forget the Interfaith food bins in the clubhouse. Your contribution will help a hungry family in these hard times. Please see Dick Ouimette for a card.
KITCHEN
If you are planning an event, private or public, please call Claudia Janis at 509-4328, and she will open the refrigerator and freezer for your use if you need them.
CLUBHOUSE
Yes, you can book the clubhouse for a personal event through Nancy Dougherty (237-4626) or Katherine Sitkowski (873-6689). 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.
TALENT ANYONE????
Do you have a talent that you would not mind sharing sometime in the future? We are looking for talent that we can call upon to enhance future fund raisers. There is a sign-up sheet in the clubhouse or feel free to call Claudia Janis (509-4328).
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Sun Communities is sponsoring Music in the Park on Saturday, November 12th at 2:00 p.m. Featured will be The Amazing Steel Drum Ensemble. Come bring your lawn chairs and join us for some great entertainment and refreshments served by John & Joan Record. We will be having hot dogs, drinks and old-fashioned popcorn. There will be a raffle of $1.00. All of this is sponsored by Sun Communities for your enjoyment at no cost to residents. So come out and enjoy the fun!
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CONTEST
At Annual Christmas Craft Show
November 5, 2011
Entry Rules:
1. Ornament must be HANDMADE or HAND PAINTED.
2. Use of basic pre-made ornament form will be accepted provided decorating or painting is completely hand crafted or hand painted.
3. Judging will be on skill and creativity.
4. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded. 1st place will be $$ total of entry fees. 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be a special gift.
5. $1.00 entry fee for each ornament.
6. Registration will be Friday, November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For further information, call Joann Barber at 304-8579.
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE.....
Before you know it, the holidays will be here. Again this year, I will be getting bears to dress and stockings to fill for the less fortunate children sponsored by the Salvation Army. Last year the residents were so generous in helping to make Christmas special for these children, so now would be a good time to start collecting things to fill the stockings. Thank you. Linda Otto
COMING SOON!!!
There will be two bus trips coming soon:
January 19, 2012 a trip to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Kissimmee. The cost is $65 per person. Bus pickup at clubhouse at 3:30 p.m. Should return by 10:30 p.m. Money is due by Jan. 5th. There will be a sign up sheet in the clubhouse. For further info, please see or call Toots at 861-0178. If you have never been on one of our bus trips, you are missing a lot of fun. You never know what could happen. See ya!
In March 2012, there will be River Ship Romance on the St. Johns River with a small cruise and a delicious lunch.
NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER
Harry Fillmore & Jean Frank (352) 304-8893
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Mark your calendar!! Like last year, we will have a Christmas dinner on December 25th hosted by Kay Fiedler and Terry Jansen. We will announce the menu and other specifications in December’s newsletter. You can bring your guests!
FOR SALE
Sears Kenmore washer, 70 series, heavy duty, $50
Vi Simmes (352) 304-8866 or (518) 796-4754
Ladies Mongoose 26” bicycle, $50
Vi Simmes (352) 304-8866 or (518) 796-4754
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Joe & Nancy Savel and Dan & Claudia Janis will host Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 24th at the clubhouse. Saddle Oak Association will provide the turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and coffee. Sign up sheet at the clubhouse for a table. You will decorate your own table as you wish, and set your own menu. Those at your table will bring dishes to add whatever you desire to eat.
WINE TASTING EVENT
Have you ever wondered if you might like some different kind of wine, but didn’t want to buy a bottle and end up not liking it at all? We have the answer for you!!!
Fund Raising Event on November 30th - Wine Tasting. Tickets will be on sale at the clubhouse from 3:30 to 4:30. You will be given a list of host homes at the time you get your ticket. Tickets are 3 for $5.00 and each ticket will get you a 2 oz. Glass that you can fill with your choice at a host home. All host homes will open their doors from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come join us for a good time and try some new wines and light snacks.
SIGNS FOR SALE
Nancy Savel came up with a darling idea. Suppose your home is up to snuff and the curlers are out of your hair and you are ready for company. Well, our little smiling house sign tells your friends it is a nice time for a visit! Come check out our ready to hang signs at the craft show. For only $5.00 you can purchase a sign and 100% goes toward the TV fund.
SADDLE OAK SINGLES
Our next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 11 AM in the Clubhouse. Since Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday, there will be NO Lunch Out for November. We also discussed having another Community Pot Luck on February 11, 2012. So if you're not going on the SOC Cruise, come join us for great food and conversation. More details will follow in the future. There will be NO meeting for the month of December, but will resume Wednesday, January 4th, 2012.
We're going to sleep in! Therefore, Monday breakfast will now become Monday Brunch. Beginning October 10th we will meet at 9:30AM at the following locations:
* November 7 - Bob Evans
* November 14 - Cracker Barrel
* November 21 - Bob Evans
* November 28 - Cracker Barrel
Any questions or comments, contact Kathy Smith
HOOKS & NEEDLES
IF YOUR PROJECT REQUIRES A HOOK OR NEEDLE OF ANY KIND, THEN JOIN US IN THE CLUBHOUSE LIBRARY ON MONDAYS 1-3 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.
***IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO DISPOSE OF GROCERY BAGS, VCR TAPES, OR THE PLASTIC CITRUS BAGS, DON'T THROW THEM AWAY!! JUST BRING THEM TO THE LIBRARY ON MONDAY DURING OUR HOOKS & NEEDLES TIME AND YOU'LL MAKE KATHY SMILE!!***
WANT TO GET RID OF EXCESS YARNS, PATTERN BOOKS, OR HOOKS AND NEEDLES? WE'LL FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN USE THEM.
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
Golf
Results of the Oct. 12th Saddle Oak Golf Tour:
1st Place with a -4 under par: Hervey Hill, Tony Pace, Jim Wessner, Nancy Pollom
2nd Place with a -3 under par: Don Godwin, Tom Pollom, Frank Ross, Marilyn Varden
Closest to the pin on par 3’s:
Hole 2 - John Deshayes
Hole 11 - Hervey Hill Jr.
Next tournament is November 9th
Arrive at: 8:30 AM
Begin at: 9:00 AM
Place: Pine Oaks
Contact: Hervey Hill (802) 598-2017
Shuffleboard
Thursdays at 6 P.M.
Bocce Ball
Bocce ball will be on Thursdays at 3 PM.
There will be a meeting for Bocce Ball on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd at 3 PM at the clubhouse to sign up for a league.
John Dawson
Other Sports:
If you have any other sports you want listed in the newsletter, contact Linda Johnston at (865) 712-5852.
Bowling
We have just started the new season and we have 15 teams. Some of our members are not here yet, but looking forward to their return. Not too much to report. Having a fun time and enjoying the sport.
High Series
John Deshayes 529, 586
Tony Pace 534
Tom Anderson 573
Hervey Hill 568
High Game
John Deshayes 228, 217
Tom Anderson 225
Splits
Tony Pace 3-6-7-10
Frank Hodakowski 3-7-8
Richie Harris 5-10
Paul Saeva 5-10
John Deshayes 5-7
Thank you all for coming out to bowl.
There is practice bowling on Fridays at 3 p.m. at AMF West.
Also, if you would like to sub, give me a call at 237-2758.
See you at the alley.
Ginger Pace, Secretary
Pool
Things are picking up in the pool hall. We had 9 shooters last Monday and 5 cashed in. Having fun. Can't lose much. Only 50 cents buys you in. Come join us Mondays at 6 p.m.
Tony Pace
Horseshoes
Looking for someone interested in taking over the horseshoes. Please contact Phyllis Congdon at (352) 291-4946.
Darts
For an informal game, Saturdays at 2 PM.
Darts are in the white middle cupboard under the bulletin board. Nothing to report.
Any Changes or Corrections:
For any changes or corrections on the Sports pages, please contact Linda Johnston at (865) 712-5852. Thanks!
Water Aerobics
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10 a.m.
Welcome back Gee Sauvageau, our instructor for the winter.
Line Dancing
Beginners - Mondays at 10 a.m.
Intermediate - Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Yoga and Meditation Class
For
Everybody
Come join Chandra Ma for a 1 hour Yoga and Meditation Class. Participants will learn meditation using mudras (hand gestures) and mantras (sound) along with simple hand and arm movements; breathing techniques (pranayama) and yoga postures (asanas).
If you have stress in your life, have physical issues such as overweight, physical pain, emotional pain or disorders, this class is for you.
The class will focus on helping participants to integrate yoga and meditation into everyday living. Students will reach a deeper level of spiritual understanding that brings meaning, peace, relaxation and calm to an often chaotic, stressful and routine life.
When: Tuesdays beginning November 1, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: SOC Clubhouse
What to Bring: Water to drink, yoga mat (if you have one)
For more information Call or email Chandra Ma at 352-509-4370 or email at chandramahanoian@live.com
ChandraMa is a certified Yoga Instructor and a Saddle Oak Club resident
Our new resident is Bob Arledge
recently married to Anne Ryan who has lived here 20 years
Bob and Anne live at:
5596 SW 58th Place
Lot #173
Anne's cell phone: 352-425-3521
Bob's birthday is 9/6
They were married on August 16, 2011
Bob is a musician and was the associate conductor of the Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble. He served 22 years in the US Army and played in several outstanding bands and has performed with Fred Wearings' Group "The Pennsylvanians".
His hobby music and their new Honda "Gold Wing"
Bob has 4 children and 2 grandchildren
Home state is Virginia
Tom and Rosemarie Alton
5595 SW 59th Street
LOT #151
Telephone: 352-671-3369
Arrived September 2011
Tom's birthday: 10/18
Rosemarie's birthday: 1/21
Anniversary: 12/19
Tom was in the restaurant management business and Rosemarie is an RN
They enjoy RVing and travel & cruising
Home states: Hawaii and Michigan
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
01. Ellie Evans
02. Jeannette Presley
03. Adrian Lefebvre
03. Rick Secord
04 Josephine Zurawski
06. Angie Bauman
07. Beamann Carnes
08. Pat Houk
08. Luther Hornsby
08. Teri Schwartz
09. Al Stacy
09. Linda Pinkerton
10. John Phinney
10. Doris Lefebvre
12. Grace Spiller
13. Marge Gordon
14. Joan Bottom
14. Dorothy Lawrence
15. Hazel Wickstrom
16. Pauline York
17. Bill Kramer
18. Shirley Seeley
18. Harry Jansen
18. Tammy Hornsby
20. Dorothy Stout
21. Norma Shackleton
23. Frank Miller
22. Susan Knapp
23. Peg Coons
25. Linda Banks
26. Ken MacIntosh
26. Mary Sitkowski
28. Jackie Brown
30. Carl Fleming
NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
03. Bob & Toots Lobe
03. Bill & Irene Kramer
03. Harold & Nancy Henderson
04. Edwin & Linda Born
08. Adrian & Doris Lefebvre
12. Max & Sandra Russell
13. Ron & Carol Lee Anderson
18. Kenneth & Linda Banks
21. Ray & Pauline Leger
26. Richard & Patricia Keach
26. Ray & Pat Grim
27. Beamann & Ruth Carnes
27. James & Ingrid McCourry
29. Mike & Debbie Libby
30. Frank & Lillian Hodakowski
Please let me know, if you're aware of someone who is on the list and should not be or some one who should be on it. Call Terry Jansen @ 304-8195 or e-mail HJANSEN@cfl.rr.com