1. sports
2. swimming

February
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Volume 21, Page
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Treasurer’s Report
Men’s Club
Oakwood Manor Annual Meeting Minutes
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FROM THE DESK
OF THE PRESIDENT
By Norm Wilcox
T
he Annual Meeting is over and it was
a great success! You have now given
the Board of Directors your vote of confidence
to conduct the business at hand. I would like to
welcome our new board members Jim Crowl
and Mike Woodruff, and welcome back both
Aggie Taylor and Dick Potts.
The organizational meeting was held on
Wednesday, January 21, 2015, and the following jobs were assigned for the coming year:
President –
Vice President –
TreasurerAsst Treasurer Secretary Asst Secretary Social Maintenance Real Estate -
Norm Wilcox
Jim Crowl
Frank Dawes
Kathy Bondi
Terry Funk
Dick Potts
Aggie Taylor
Mike Woodruff
Lois Charen
Dennis, our Manager, has already begun contacting the suppliers for the three main construction projects that were voted on this week
at our annual meeting, the Main Hall Roof, the
Seawall and the Swimming Pool. It is very exciting to be shaping the future of Oakwood
Manor, and to have the funds available to accomplish these endeavors.
Our treasurer
Frank Dawes has done a superb job of manag-
Editor:
Pat Berry
Layout:
Sharon Rump
Circulation: Ruth Risen
Marlene Barger
DEADLINE FOR COPY: 12th of Month
ing our accounts and keeping us afloat for
many years.
Our first point of business for the new year is
the Agenda meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
February 10, 2015 at 9 am, and the Board
Meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at
1pm.
The activities in the park are going full-bore,
you can be busy every single day and evening
if you like. Please join in the fun! We are so
lucky to be part of Oakwood Manor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
November 30, 2014
By Frank Dawes, Treasurer
F
or the month of December we had operating income of $86,903 and operating expenses of $75,609 resulting in an operating profit for the month of $11,294. For the
calendar year 2014 we had operating income
of $1,029,975 and operating expenses of
$967,537 resulting in an operating profit for the
year of $62,438.
Our year end cash balances were operating
$86,608 and replacement funds $310,866.
Additions to fixed assets for the month of December was computer soft ware $12,540.
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2014 DEATHS
Albert Kohl
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IN MEMORIAM
Bonnie Kelly
Robert Buteau
Karl Reimann
Ed Neuhouser
Elmina (Cookie) Cook
Former Resident
Sandy Rae
Jim Noonan
Robert Barger
You never really leave a place
you love. Part of it you take with
you, leaving a part of yourself
behind.
Bernice Schaefer
Sandra Ripple
Frank Janick
Kevin McDaniel
Earl Cunningham
Bob Dixon
Dr. Samuel DeSimone
Donald Duerr
John Weaver
Louise Lippmann
James Delagrange
Furman Steury
Glenn Struwe
Allen Goodrich
Veronica McEachran
Donna Kapanka
Bill Bailey
Marlene Close
Gladys Jackson
Phyllis Zuerner
John Piraino
Thomas DuBay
Gail Goodrich Callaway
Salina Yoder
FORMER RESIDENTS
John Baynes
Jeanne Vonderschmidt
John Morgan
Shirley Rehfield
Richard Oelsner – renter
Flossie Tonda
Don Nichols
Maureen Hunt
Herbert Boughn
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MANAGER’S CORNER
By Dennis W. Bucher, CAM
IMPORTANT DATES 2015
February 18
March 18
April 15
Board Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Board Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Board Meeting 1:00 p.m.
CITRUS TREES:
Growing citrus trees is more of an art and science than just planting seeds. Citrus trees are
not recommended to be planted if you are a
seasonal resident. Who is going to take care of
your fruit tree while you are away? Citrus trees
require fertilization, pruning, and insect and disease protection. Even in Florida, fruit trees
need cold protection because even a moderate
tussle with Jack Frost can seriously damage or
kill a fruit tree. Fruit trees are not trimmed by
the park and are the resident’s responsibility. It
is also the responsibility of the resident to keep
the fruit picked up that falls on the ground.
Fruit left on the ground attracts rats which will
make your neighbors unhappy which then may
result in you getting a letter from the park.
Dead fruit trees also are an “eyesore” and need
to be cut down. The park will cut down dead
fruit trees for a reasonable fee. It is much easier and cheaper to just buy citrus fruit at your
local grocery store!
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS:
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Be safe and be seen and make yourself visible to drivers.
Wear bright/light colored clothing and reflective materials.
Carry a flashlight when walking at night.
Stand clear of bushes, hedges, parked cars,
or other obstacles before crossing so drivers can see you.
Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no
sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
Don’t assume vehicles will stop. Make eye
contact with drivers; don’t just look at the
vehicle. If a driver is on a cell phone, he or
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she may not be paying enough attention to
drive safely.
Look left, right, and left again before crossing a street.
MAKING SWIMMING SAFE
1. Know your swimming limits and stay within
them. Non-swimmers, inexperienced, and
insecure swimmers should always use Red
Cross approved swimming aids.
2. Non-swimmers, inexperienced, and insecure swimmers should never go into water
over their chins.
3. Don’t try to keep up with a stronger skilled
swimmer or encourage others to keep up
with you. Keep an eye on weaker swimmers – if they appear tired, encourage
them to get out of the water and rest.
4. Watch out for the ‘dangerous toos” – too
tired; too cold; too much sun; too much alcohol; too much strenuous activity; too
deep; too alone.
5. Use the buddy/partner system!
Never
swim alone. Even an experienced swimmer, of any age, can suffer a muscle
cramp, get injured, or simply become too
exhausted to swim.
6. When swimming with a child or watching a
child play in the pool, maintain visual contact.
7. Stay off the main drain. Do not sit or place
any part of your body on the main drain.
8. Stay off the safety rope. Do not sit on,
hang onto, or disconnect the safety rope. It
is there for a purpose. (The float line indicates deeper water).
9. Know where the life hook and ring buoy
are. Use them if needed.
10. Know where the pool depth markers are.
They are there to assist you.
11. Get out of the pool immediately at the first
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sign of lightening or thunder; or if a storm
approaches. Water conducts electricity. A
storm 4 miles away can produce lighting
that kills you where you are.
12. Use common sense regarding food and
beverages while swimming: Do not chew
gum or eat while you swim; you could easily choke. Never drink alcohol and swim.
After eating a large meal, it is wise to let
digestion get started before doing strenuous swimming activity.
13. Always use plastic, instead of glass, anywhere around the pool.
14. Never, ever swim with a pool cover on or
partially on. It must be completely removed from the pool before swimming.
Never attempt to walk on a pool cover.
15. Know where the phones are to call 911 in
the event of an emergency. It doesn’t hurt
to also keep a cell phone handy.
16. Don’t assume young children will use good
judgment and caution around the water.
Children must be constantly reminded to
walk slowly in the pool area.
17. Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and basic first aid.
Remember to secure the pool door, upon
exiting, so visiting children cannot get
into the pool area.
IN THE EVENT OF AN
EMERGENCY, REMEMBER THE
3 C’S: CHECK – CALL – CARE
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CHECK the injured person
CALL 9-1-1
CARE for the person, and stay with
them until help arrives
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FROM THE OFFICE:
MAINTENANCE FEE PAYMENTS
If you did not sign up for ACH payments with
the park’s new bank, Stonegate Bank; you
should have received a coupon book. Checks
should be made payable to Oakwood Manor
HOA and mailed to Stonegate Bank Association Lockbox Services, P.O. Box 30061, Tampa, FL 33630-3061. There is a label with every coupon for mailing. Payments can still be
made at the office, but must have a coupon
attached. Checks without a coupon will not be
accepted in the office after March 1, 2015. If
you pay your payments online please make
sure that your lot number and Payment Account # (11 digit number on coupon) are on
your payment and be sure to change the address to the address above for Stonegate
Bank. If you decide you would like to change
to ACH there is a form to fill out in the back of
the coupon book which can be done at any
time. ACH payment forms are also available
at the office.
OFFICE PHONE/INTERNET &
CABLE TV
When the internet is down the office phone also goes down, and we are not able to answer
any calls. If you have problems with your internet or TV; please contact ISS at 941-3785200. If your neighbors also are having problems, then ISS is probably aware of and working on the problem.
PARK MAP
Park maps are available at the office for anyone who needs one since there was not a map
in the 2014 Phone Directory.
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MEN’S CLUB
FEBRUARY OFFERINGS
By Dick Potts
P
lease, 2 suggestions:
1) When you reserve your table, provide
a list (and a pencil) of the 8 names sitting
at the table. If you have less than 8,
leave numbered spaces enabling others
to join you.
2) Take Outs. We encourage take-outs
for shut-ins or for those sick. We will call
for those taking food out to fill take outs
first. After delivering the food, if their table has been called, they may cut into
the front of the line.
Monday, 2/9, Pancake Breakfast
Serving 8-9:15 AM. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, Jimmy Dean sausage
patty, bacon, country sausage gravy
over biscuit,, fruit cup, orange juice and
coffee. $4, 4.50 at door. Tickets on sale
prior to Bingo and Saturday coffee hour
starting Saturday, January 31. No reserved tables. Weather permitting please
extend the line out the front of the Clubhouse.
Sunday, 2/15, Dessert Night
Starting at 6 PM. Have dinner at home
and bring a dessert to share or better
yet, how about a dinner consisting of only desserts? The men will have a Chocolate Fountain with all the goodies for you
to run under the fountain of delicious milk
chocolate. Coffee and tea will be served.
Don't miss this FREE event. No ticket required.
Thursday, 2/19
Showtime
with
Spaghetti
Dinner
Dinner starts at 5 PM. The men will be
cooking spaghetti with meat or vegetarian
sauce with a served salad. The meat
sauce only has meat and seasonings
while the vegetarian has the same seasonings plus onions, green, yellow and
red peppers and mushrooms. You may
prefer to use a little of both. Ice water will
be served. Bring your own beverage. $10
tickets including the show and dinner will
be sold prior to Bingo and Saturday coffee hour starting Saturday, February 7. )
Tuesday, 2/24, Pig Roast
Our annual Pig Roast at the Clubhouse.
The men will roast a 80 pound pig in our
China box. Learn all about China Box
cooking @ http://www.lacajachina.com.
We will also be cooking additional pork
and turkey breasts. Happy hour starts at
5 PM, bring your own beverage. I do not
suggest appetizers, this is a big meal
consisting of potatoes, coleslaw, corn on
the cob and dessert. We will try to serve
as close to 6 PM as the pig allows. Buy
your $8 ticket early as this event is limited
to 375 people. Tickets go on sale prior to
Bingo and at our Saturday coffee hour
starting Saturday, February 14.
Next Month:
Mon. 3/2 Pancakes
Wed. 3/4 Ribs
Sat. 3/14 Assoc. Picnic in the Park
Sun. 3/22 Prime Rib
Sat. 3/28 Auction
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OAKWOOD MANOR HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - JANUARY 19, 2015
By Terry Funk Secretary
P
resident Norm Wilcox called the board
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All nine
members were present; Norm Wilcox, Bryan
Zuerner, Terry Funk, Bev Collins, Frank
Dawes, Kathy Bondi, Dick Potts, Aggie Taylor
and Lois Charen.
Lois Charen read the names of residents and
former residents that passed away during the
2014 year. They are listed on the page three
and a copy is attached to official minutes.
#4 Rollover of member income
379 yes, 11 no, 11 no vote
#5 Amendment to Bylaws
324 yes, 78 no, 6 no vote
#6 Refurbish pool
384 yes, 23 no, 1 no vote
#7 Shingle roof
388 yes, 19 no, 2 no vote
A quorum was established with 410 residents
in attendance or by proxy.
#8 Repair of pond/seawall
335 yes, 47 no, 8 no vote
Reading of Minutes – Kathy Bondi made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the
2014 Annual Membership Meeting with a second by Lois Charen. Bryan Zuerner, Terry
Funk, Bev Collins, Frank Dawes, Kathy Bondi,
Aggie Taylor and Lois Charen voted yes; Dick
Potts voted no. Motion passed.
#9 Authority to borrow up to $200,000
if needed
354 yes, 55 no, 3 no vote
OFFICERS REPORTS
Directors reports were given by Secretary Terry Funk, Real Estate Lois Charen and Skip
Mann, Social Bev Collins and Grounds and
Maintenance Dick Potts. Copies are attached
to official minutes.
The president read each of the five issues to
be voted on, with further explanation by Frank
Dawes and Dick Potts. Voting was as follows:
#1 Waive funding of reserve
349 yes, 45 no, 10 no vote
#2 Funding general reserve account $16 per
month
359 yes, 33 no, 16 no vote
#3 Waive audit
332 yes, 58 no, 13 no vote
Manager Bucher’s report was read by Terry
Funk. Copy attached to official minutes.
There was no election of officers as there were
four vacancies and four applicants. There were
nine (9) propositions voted, and all passed.
Copies are attached to official minutes.
Norm Wilcox made a motion to adjourn the
meeting with a second by Frank Dawes.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
NEW RESIDENTS
Phillip & Janet Brooks
3327 Spanish Oak Terr
Normand David
Johanne Marchand
3327 Spanish Oak Terr
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OAKWOOD MANOR HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 21, 2015
T
he purpose of the meeting was to
elect officers for the year 2015.
The meeting was called to order by Dennis W.
Bucher, Park Manager and voting sheets were
passed to members at 1:00 p.m.
Directors present were: Norm Wilcox, Kathy
Bondi, Lois Charen, Dick Potts, Frank Dawes,
Jim Crowl, Mike Woodruff, Aggie Taylor and
Terry Funk.
SOCIAL - Kathy Bondi and Lois Charen nominated Aggie Taylor – Terry Funk nominated
Lois Charen. Aggie Taylor is Social Director
The president announced there would be an
agenda meeting on February 10 at 9 a.m.
Terry Funk made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jim Crowl. The meeting adjourned
at 1:10 p.m.
Terry Funk
The director positions for 2015 are as follows:
PRESIDENT – Norm Wilcox – nominated by
Kathy Bondi. The meeting was then turned
over to Norm Wilcox.
BLOOD BANK
By Terry Hess
VICE PRESIDENT – Jim Crowl – Nominated
by Lois Charen
SECRETARY – Terry Funk – Nominated by
Frank Dawes – Dick Potts nominated by Norm
Wilcox. Terry Funk is Secretary
ASSISTANT SECRETARY – Dick Potts nominated by Lois Charen
TREASURER – FRANK DAWES – Nominated
by Kathy Bondi
T
he local bloodmobile will be at
Oakwood Manor on Monday
11/17 from 8a.m. to noon. If you plan to
give blood, there’s a sign-up sheet in
the club house. Please sign up for the
time slot you want. Be sure to check in
at the clubhouse before going to the
bloodmobile. Please bring a photo I.D.
ASSISTANT TREASURER – Lois Charen
nominated Kathy Bondi – Terry Funk nominated Mike Woodruff. Kathy Bondi will be Assistant Treasurer
Before donating blood, please eat and
drink fluids. Avoid caffeinated coffee.
REAL ESTATE – Lois Charen – nominated by
Kathy Bondi
Questions?
Terry and Suzanne Hess (941) 9529024
GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE –
Woodruff – nominated by Dick Potts
Mike
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SHUFFLE CLUB NEWS
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OAKWOOD MANOR QUILTERS
By Pete and Shirley Yoder
By Althea Hamlin
I
O
n spite of the “not so Florida like”
weather, we have had good turn outs
for our regular Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Quarter play days. Our winter friends are
back, which we love, and we have added a few
new faces to the play days as well. It is always
nice to see newbies come and join in the fun.
The competitive team now has three tournaments under our belts, and each week we are
gaining a few more games. On Tuesday, January 20th, we were host team to Vista, from
the Bahia Vista Park. Now, keep in mind, for
those of you who don’t know, that Vista is the
top team ALWAYS. EVERY YEAR. So on this
day we took ten of the twenty four games, with
the ending results of Vista 14, Oakwood 10.
Not to bad for the third week of competitive
play.
The in-park tournaments are being scheduled
and the dates for each event will be posted as
well as the sign-up sheet.
The DOUBLES tournament (January 28) will
be done and over before the Acorn got delivered. The results will be listed on the bulletin
board by the shuffleboard courts.
akwood Manor Quilters meet every
Thursday from 9 to 11. All kinds of
quilting are discussed and admired. Every
week includes Show n Tell so members get an
opportunity to share their finished work and
ask for a critique and/or advice. Many quilt
meetings include learning a new technique or
mastering new equipment or patterns.
At least once a month, there is a SEW-IN
where members bring sewing machines and
other equipment and set up along the West
side of the hall to work on whatever is planned
for the event. A lunch is included. February's
SEW-IN will be on February 12 and the lunch
will be "Haystacks." This is a favorite and
comes originally from the great quilting area
around Shipshewana, Indiana. Each quilter
brings something that makes up the
whole. The meeting time is extended after
lunch to 2 p.m. to allow time to finish projects,
etc.
The Hall is NOT closed on Thursday afternoon
but the SEW-IN event is open to members only.
The MEN verses WOMEN, is scheduled for
February 4th. If you are a paid member the
entry fee is free, if not a paid member of the
shuffle club the entry fee is $5.00. George
Manekas is the “in-charge” person for this
event. Watch courtside for the sign up sheet to
be circulated soon.
The SINGLES tournament is set for February
19 and 20th. C. J. Yoder is the “in charge” person for that event. Again, the entry fee is included in our membership fee, if not a paid
member, the entry fee will be $5.00. The tournament will start on Thursday the 19th and
play offs will be at 10:00 am on Friday.
We are working on a COUPLES tournament to
happen sometime in March. I think this would
be a fun event. More info to come on that.
Bob Cooter is planning an invitational with the
other three competitive teams. We, Oakwood,
will be the host team. This is scheduled for
March 31st. More details to come on that event
as well.
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LADIES LUNCHEON
By Bette Lou Cookson
L
adies Luncheon, Wednesday, February
4h at 11:30 a.m. Please be sure to signup in advance to bring a salad, and be sure to
get your $5.00 ticket. Tickets will be sold at
Saturday Breakfast Club. Contact Lydia for reservations at 365-4602, or if you have questions about lunch.
What a fun time we will have with Marsha Panuche, you see her on Channel 7. She will tell
you all about Donte’s Den and her TV show –
Animal Out Takes. She is a very vibrant personality. Questions about the program? - Bette
Lou 955-7102.
OAKWOOD CRAFTERS
By Anna Feltner
W
e would like to thank everyone
who has donated money or in-kind
gifts to our group. We were able to help one
military family with a check and we were able
to buy two bicycles and two helmets for Toys
for Tots this Christmas.
Special thanks to the following people:
Charlotte Akers
Lois Charen
Lois Franklin
Esther Harding
Midge Jordan
Nancy Kraus
Bev Pollak
Jewell Riggs
Ward Silsby
Sis Tipton
Ginny Walter
Shirley Yoder
Brian Zuerner
Stacey Zurlo
and to all who have supported us.
We will start selling chances on another beautiful hand-made afghan at Breakfast Club in
February. The winning ticket will be drawn in
March at the Flea Market.
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WELCOME TO
YOUR SHARE IN PARADISE
By Evelyn Ashbaugh
L
et us welcome two new friends to
Oakwood Manor. Their names are Jerry Rietman and Kathy Donovan. They have a
beautiful new home at 3322 Spanish Oak Terrace. Both are snowbirds, but it is entirely possible they could become permanent in the future. They both enjoy all the activities in this
park and also like our wonderful pool.
Kathy has two children, a son and a daughter
and four grandchildren; Jerry has two sons and
two grandchildren. Both Jerry and Kathy live in
Indiana when they are up North.
Both are retired, but before they did, Kathy was
a 4th grade elementary teacher & Jerry worked
for Avery-Dennison.
They have several hobbies, mostly fixing up
their new home. Jerry enjoys repairing and
fixing up things. He also has a love of cars especially old ones. Kathy loves shopping and
listening to music and watching movies.
Wok Inn and Guerro's and Phillipi Creek are
their favorite restaurants.
They discovered Oakwood Manor after going
on a cruise and became friends with a former
resident here. They really liked what they saw
and are now really enjoying the good life down
here. And we are most delighted to have
them. Both are wonderful assets to our park.
ALL STATES DAY
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Come and join in the fun!
All States Day is for everyone!
Wear your Red, White and Blue
All States Day is for you.
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WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
Time 9:00 am Where: In the club house next
to the stage.
We will meet for 12 weeks. Jan 19 thru April
7. The cost is $10 for 12 weeks. It is not too
late to sign up. If you go home before the last
meeting we will use your last weight.
The winners of the men's and ladies' side will
win the amount of money put in by their members, plus the $100 given to each side by the
men's club. It is based on percentage of body
weight lost, not lbs. At present the women's
prize will be $250, but I anticipate a few new
members.........pretty nice incentive.
Come out and join us get healthier. Any member who has some good tips, please share.
Good luck to all. Mina
MICHIGAN PARTY
I
f you are or ever have been a Michigan
resident, you are invited to a potluck at
noon on February10th at the clubhouse. There
is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board. There
will be door prizes, lots of good food and meeting old and new friends. Bring your table service and your dish to share. We will have soft
drinks and coffee available. See you there!
Questions, please contact Peg at 941-2271018
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ATTENTION ALL PAST AND
PRESENT INDIANA RESIDENTS
By Aggie Taylor
Our annual pitch-in dinner is scheduled for February 22nd , 4pm until ??.
Food requested if your last name starts with
T-Z Main Dish
C-L Potatoes- Vegetables
M-N Salads
O-S Desserts
A-B Rolls-Bread
Please plan to attend to meet all the HOOSIERS that live in our Great OAKWOOD MANOR
Laverda McGowen 574-536-5259
Lynda Barber 317-331-5042
Aggie Taylor 941-365-7739
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DO YOU PICKLEBALL????
P
ickleball is one of the fastest growing
sports among seniors in Florida, and
elsewhere in the Unites States and Canada.
Pickleball is a fun racquet sport that has simple rules and requires little athletic ability. A
cross between ping pong and tennis, it is usually played by 2 teams of 2 (4 players), on a
hard surface the size of a badminton court. A
game usually lasts 15-20 minutes. All it requires is a net, a plastic ball and a paddle for
each player.
A group of Oakwood Manor residents is trying
to generate interest in having at least one pickleball court installed somewhere in the park
(they have 3 suggestions as of where to put it).
In the coming weeks, on Saturday mornings,
they will install a portable court around the
clubhouse so anyone interested in trying pickleball will be able to do so. They will also provide the racquets, the balls, the net, and the
instructions on how to play.
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OUR ANNUAL FLEA MARKET
March 7th, 2015
As always the Clubhouse will be closed, the day
before for Set-up,
Coffee that morning on East patio, Sunshine Club
will be serving Lunch,
Anyone who has a table will stay open until close
( unless they are sold out).
Questions call Aggie Taylor, 365-7739
MANY HEARTFILLED THANKS
By Aggie Taylor
A
RT BUGELLI HAS resigned from
stage decorations. We wish to
THANK HIM for all his years of providing a
beautiful stage for all dances and holidays.
Need a volunteer for stage decoration , if you
have the talent or desire or if you know someone who would be good, Please call me at 365
-7739.
If you want to see some pickleball action, go
to : www.pickleballvideos.net
If you want more information about the pickleball project in Oakwood Manor, contact:
Lise or Georges Lizotte (941) 365-1790
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TRAVEL TALK
MICE-K-TEERS
By Sharon Rump
By Sharon Rump
O
n February 26 we will arrive at
Sunken Gardens to discover the
beauty of the botanical paradise in the midst of
a bustling city. As St. Petersburg’s oldest living
museum, this 100 year old garden is home to
some of the oldest tropical plants in the region.
Stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls and beautiful demonstration
gardens with more than 50,000 tropical plants
and flowers. Continue to Mazzaro’s Italian
Market, a Food Lover’s Paradise. When reservations are made we’ll send you an entree
selection sheet to be returned with your payment. Pre-order your lunch that is included in
their shady comfortable outdoor room to share
the "Mazzaro’s Experience," then browse
through this mecca of Gourmet and Imported
Foods including the Bakery, Cheese Room,
Meat Department, Wine Room, Hand Made
Pasta and more, plus enjoy freshly brewed coffee. Signup sheet on the bulletin board—$54
Thursday, March 19 we will return to the
Broadway Palms Dinner Theatre where we
will enjoy their wonderful buffet. Then sit back
and delight to West Side Story which reimagines Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in
1950's New York City. A bitter rivalry between
two teenage street gangs, the American-born
Jets and the Puerto Rican immigrant Sharks, is
forever altered by a forbidden love affair between the young couple Tony and Maria. The
Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered
to be one of Broadway’s finest and features
such classics as Tonight, I Want To Be In
America, I Feel Pretty and Maria. Signup sheet
on the bulletin board—$84
It is time to think about a big trip in 2015 as it
takes a lot of planning. If you have a suggestion, please let me know so I can see what is
available.
Happy Traveling!
O
ur January presentation was on
tablets and smart phones and we
had a good crowd. It is enjoyable to present to
so many enthusiastic members.
February 10 will give you an opportunity to
learn how to do some easy PC maintenance
with a couple of free programs that you can
download from the internet. Come and check
out how easy it can be to get your system
cleaned up a bit.
Our labs are continuing to be available. We
have Reggie Ware doing the Monday night lab
at 6:30 PM and Dean Spear and Wayne MacDurmon covering Wednesday from 10:00 AM
until 2:00 PM. Karlyn Dawes will be covering
Thursday night at 7:00 PM. Remember, if no
one shows up after 30 minutes, the lab will be
closed. If you have a question or need to use
the facility, please be there within the first 30
minutes. We are looking for members to open
the computer room on different days. If you
are available, please let me know so we can
expand our coverage.
Don’t forget to get your cookbook. Call Sharon
at 951-0984 to request one.
Happy Computing!.
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
By Bette Lou Cookson
T
he second Wednesday in February we will have our Wonderful Wednesday.
Bring a little snack to share and your own
drink. This is a nice time to meet your
neighbors and have a few laughs.
Questions? Call Bette Lou 955-7102
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
We would like to wish all of our residents a very Happy Birthday and we are listing the February
birthdays here so you can send best wishes to your friends and neighbors on their special day. If
there are any errors or omissions please let the office know so our records can be updated. If you
do not wish your birthday to be listed, please notify Sharon Rump and she will make sure your
name is not published.
Feb 01
Feb 01
Feb 02
Feb 02
Feb 02
Feb 03
Feb 03
Feb 04
Feb 04
Feb 04
Feb 04
Feb 05
Feb 05
Feb 06
Feb 06
Feb 06
Feb 06
Feb 06
Feb 07
Feb 07
Feb 08
Feb 09
Feb 09
Feb 09
Feb 09
Feb 09
Feb 09
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 11
Bev
Elsa
Jerry
Sandie
Bonnie
Adrian
Jane
Alton
Thomas
Adeline
Marge
Mike
Sharon
Esther
Luann
Eunice
Nancy
Fern
Menno
Leland
Max
Patrick
Dean
Ray
Dorothy
Jackie
Donna
Ron
Bill
Shelly
Pollak
Faust
Rietman
Sabani
Hoover
VanDonkelaar
Mar#n
Yoder
Gorgeny
Atzel
Parro+
Bondi
Thompson
Harding
Hochard
Miller
Heeman
Yoder
Beachy
Richey
Yoder
Conlon
Williams
Yoder
Williams
Yoder
Ramsey
Morrow
Bowling
Collier
Feb 12
Feb 12
Feb 14
Feb 14
Feb 15
Feb 15
Feb 15
Feb 17
Feb 17
Feb 17
Feb 17
Feb 18
Feb 18
Feb 18
Feb 18
Feb 19
Feb 19
Feb 19
Feb 19
Feb 20
Feb 20
Feb 20
Feb 20
Feb 20
Feb 20
Feb 21
Feb 21
Feb 22
Feb 22
Feb 22
Junior
Vicki
Harold
Charles
Gary
Sheila
Rica
Robert
Jim
Bill
Freida
Lloyd
Menno
Val
Shirley
George
Mel
David
Dario
James
David
Michael
Deanna
Aileen
Johanne
Marchand
Anthony
Jean
George
Jewell
Cathy
Kool
Cook
Miser
Benne+
Balbo
Rae
Sell
Bahret
McEachran
Elam
McCarty
English
Schwartz
Barr
Yoder
Bachmann
Eash
Oddie
Mistri
Dunlap
Turnbull
Hughes
Whitehead
Petersen
David
Disipio
Struwe
Mitchell
Riggs
Castor
Feb 23
Feb 23
Feb 23
Feb 24
Feb 24
Feb 24
Feb 25
Feb 25
Feb 26
Feb 27
Feb 28
Feb 28
Feb 29
Maurice
Russell
Martha
Jack
Evelyn
Beverly
Ruth
Barbara
Bryan
Robert
Sylvio
Marie
Patsy
LePage
Barger
Marse+e
Poczciwinski
Hangartner
Zeigler
Bouchelle
Amyo+e
Rennick
Akers
LeBlanc
Delagrange
Spear
February 2015
Sunday
Feb 1
Monday
2
Feb 1 - 7
9
Feb 8 - 14
15
6:00pm Dessert Night
Tuesday
3
Groundhog Day
9:00am Pool excercise
10:00am Blood Pressure
1:00pm Maj Jongg
1:00pm Shuffle Board
6:15pm Line Dance
7:00pm Whist
8
February 2015
9:00am Pool Exercise
9:30am Art Lesson
6:15pm Hand & Foot
10
8:00am Pancake
Breakfast
9:00am Pool excercise
1:00pm Maj Jongg
1:00pm Shuffle Board
6:15pm Line Dance
7:00pm Whist
16
9:00am Agenda Meeting
9:00am Pool Exercise
11:00am Michigan
Luncheon
1:00pm Mice-k-teer
Meeting
6:15pm Hand & Foot
17
Presidents' Day
9:00am Pool excercise
1:00pm Maj Jongg
1:00pm Shuffle Board
6:15pm Line Dance
7:00pm Whist
Wednesday
4
9:00am Pool Exercise
9:30am Art Lesson
6:15pm Hand & Foot
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1
8
15
22
2
9
16
23
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
Thursday
5
9:00am Pool Exercise
11:30am Ladies Lunch
12:30pm Cards
1:00pm Shuffle Board
7:00pm Eucher
11
18
9:00am
1:00pm
1:00pm
7:00pm
9:00am Pool excercise
9:00am Quilters
1:00pm Dress Rehearsal
Hall Closed
7:00pm Bingo
Lincoln's Birthday
9:00am Pool excercise
9:00am Quilters
7:00pm Bingo
19
Pool Exercise
Board Meeting
Shuffle Board
Eucher
Friday
6
12
9:00am Pool Exercise
12:30pm Cards
1:00pm Shuffle Board
5:00pm Wonderful
Wednesday
7:00pm Eucher
March 2015
Su
9:00am Pool excercise
9:00am Quilters
5:00pm Spaghetti Dinner
- Showtime
7:00pm Bingo
Saturday
7
9:00am
9:00am
1:00pm
7:00pm
Crafters
Pool Exercise
Shuffle Board
Marbles
13
9:00am
9:00am
1:00pm
7:00pm
9:00am Breakfast
Club-All States
6:00pm Why Not Party
14
Crafters
Pool Exercise
Shuffle Board
Marbles
20
Valentine's Day
9:00am Breakfast Club
7:00pm Valentine's
Dance
21
9:00am Crafters
9:00am Pool Exercise
1:00pm Book Club
Meeting
1:00pm Shuffle Board
7:00pm Marbles
9:00am Breakfast Club
Feb 15 - 21
22
23
9:00am
1:00pm
1:00pm
6:15pm
7:00pm
Feb 22 - 28
24
Pool excercise
Maj Jongg
Shuffle Board
Line Dance
Whist
9:00am Pool Exercise
9:30am Art Lesson
5:00pm Pig Roast
25
9:00am Pool Exercise
12:30pm Cards
1:00pm Shuffle Board
5:15pm Pot Luck Dinner
7:00pm Eucher
26
9:00am Pool excercise
9:00am Quilters
7:00pm Bingo
27
9:00am
9:00am
1:00pm
7:00pm
28
Crafters
Pool Exercise
Shuffle Board
Marbles
9:00am Breakfast Club Canada Day
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SHOWTIME
BY Ken an Sandra Woods
Y
our Show committee has been hard at work finding great entertainment for you.
On Thursday, February 19th we will present along with our Men’s Club, a dinner show for your dining and entertainment pleasure. ‘CRYSTAL GAGE’ will
delight you with her self-produced, high energy and unique performance style.
She is a country music entertainer extraordinaire. As well as Crystal’s fast
paced show of songs and fun, our Men’s Club will be serving up a delicious
spaghetti dinner to delight the palate. The Men’s Club will handle ticket sales
for this event. $10.00 includes dinner and the show. What great value for your
entertainment dollar.
On Saturday, February 21 ‘THE REDHEAD EXPRESS’ will
grace our stage. This family group from the wilds of Alaska will
entertain us with their high energy music. From the hits of the
60’s to country, original, traditional, bluegrass and old time
music. They will delight with their tight family harmonies and
hard driving instrumentals in their unique acoustic sound. They
have been performing around the country and in Branson,
Missouri and are a highly sought after show.
Please come and be treated to some great music. Reserved
seats at $12.50 will be available at Breakfast club and Bingo
beginning on February 7th.
Acorn
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