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The Villager
May 2015
Arcadia Village Monthly Newsletter
Editor: Garrie Lambert #106, 494-4714
E-mail: [email protected]
Treas/Ad Info: Peg Gardner # 682, 491-0158
Website: www.arcadiavillage.org
Webmaster: Bob Novean #466, 993-0436
Distribution: Jerry Seavey #806, 993-0402
From the Office
Arcadia Village Country Club
Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015 for
Memorial Day.
OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday-Friday
There will be no garbage pickup that day. It will be
picked up on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
Kay Roskey
TRAVELLING LADIES
Ladies on May 20th we will be going to Nicholas
Family Restaurant in Wauchula. The sign up sheet is
in the Cantina clubhouse. We depart the parking lot
adjacent to the tennis court promptly at 11:00.
I really appreciate the prompt manner in which you
are keeping me informed of cancellations! Keep up
the good work and let’s keep traveling this summer!
Any questions, call:
2692 NE HWY 70 #532
Arcadia, Florida 34266
863-494-5669
Email: [email protected]
Articles
Activities Spring/Summer
Advertisements
Anniversaries
Birthdays
Bus Tour Info
Calendar
Condolence
Cruise Info
Directory Corrections
HOA
Hole-In-One
Golf Humor
Golf News
Komputer Korner
Memorial Day BBQ
New Residents
Recycling
Ronald McDonald Charity
Thank You
Traveling Ladies
Village People
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Norma Foye
863 494-6708
Summer Newsletter Deadline
May 18th @ 5 PM
[email protected]
All Articles must be email unless you want
to drive up to CANADA.
Thank You!
Thank You!
I want to thank every one who prayed and cared for
me this past year after I broke my leg and then was
diagnosed with cancer.
I have completed my 39 radiation treatments, survived
the 44 trips to and from Lakewood Ranch and am better for it. I would like to thank all that expressed their
concerns and lifted up prayers for me.
I especially want to thank my lovely bride of nearly 46
years (August 2, 1969). Sue is a gem that I will never be
able to thank enough!
Thanks to my wife Judy, who made most of the trips
with me and makes every day better.
Thank you to our dear friends who were always there
Mike & Rosemary Fuller and Dale & Vicki Klopfenstein.
Thanks to Bill Newman who made the rest of the trips
with me and all those who offered to help drive and
helped in other ways..
Last but not least my mom Shirley Heisler who has
continued to worry about me for 65 years.
Special thanks to the Quilters who made a beautiful lap
quilt for me.
A big thanks to all!
I will remember your kindness always.
Gregg Heisler Lot 63
Harold Fox Lot 528
Arcadia Village Quilters-Thank You!
My heartfelt THANK YOU for the beautiful lap quilt
you sent to me. It has been put to good use after each of
my therapy sessions. Your beautiful workmanship
and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.
A heart felt THANK YOU to all our wonderful
friends and neighbors for all the cards, visits, phone
calls and prayers during my surgery and recovery. It
was much appreciated by both of us.
Don Brown Lot 558
A special thanks to Jim Brannon who was a great help
to Cathy in so many way and a wonderful support .
Also a big thank you to Bob Harrington for coming to
her rescue of an unwanted varmint..
I would like to thank all of the residents that have been
so generous in giving me their used plastic bags, used
stamps, and box tops and especially the wonderful
cards.
To the Spencers a most delicious thank you, it gave
Cathy a much needed break. We are so fortunate to
have so many wonderful friends and neighbors.
I was able to send off two boxes of card fronts to St.
Jude's Ranch for children.
Bless you all,
Don & Cathy Brown
Lot 558
Thank you, Thank you!
Ellen Davis Lot 111
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Thank You!
Thank You!
Arcadia Village was our first home when we moved
to Florida in 2002. We want to thank all those who
supported both of us in the various activities we were
involved in during the past 13 years.
The families of Gus Nizzi and Jeanette Nicolazzo
would like to thank everyone in Arcadia Village for
their tremendous outpouring of love and support to
Gus during his long battle with cancer.
Ron had so much fun with the Horseshoe Guys, he
will miss them a lot. (I understand that if we move
back to the Village, he will have to try out for the
league! He always told new players that they had to be
catchers first!)
The numerous visits, boxes of cards and tables full of
food were wonderful and greatly appreciated by Gus
and all of us.
Thank you, again, for your caring and support.
Carmen Nizzi-Santiago
Little did I realize when I offered to proofread for the
editor of the newsletter in the fall of 2002, I would
become the editor and treasurer the very next year.
Since then, we have had three different editors and a
couple of summer editors. Many others have helped
distribute the newsletter and solicit advertisers. As the
village has grown, so as the newsletter. It takes a team
and I want to thank all those who volunteered to help.
We would like to thank everyone for coming to the
country music show on March 26.
I want to especially thank John Ward and Helmut
Arndt for their help. Also thank you to M.J.Wysocki
for selling the Share The Wealth tickets.
We have so many great memories since moving to
Arcadia Village and we have met so many wonderful
people, it was very hard to move. Since we sold our
house so quickly, we feel that God has a plan for us
just has he did when we ended up in Arcadia.
The $125 from the Share The Wealth was donated to
the Welcome Wagon Committee.
Thanks again!
Ray Hicks Lot 38
Thank you for making our years in Arcadia something
we will cherish.
Ron and Carolyn Lord
I wish to thank all those who contributed food items
to the memorial service for Gus Nizzi.
Condolence
So many people turned out to offer condolences and
remember him. The Village residents are always so
helpful when these special programs are provided.
Our condolences, prayers and love go out to the family and friends of:
Gus Nizzi
A very special note of appreciation to the women who
helped in the kitchen with the set-up, service and clean
up. Your help is always greatly appreciated.
It was a wonderful tribute to Gus.
Wendy Carter #638
Bereavement Committee
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Lot 621
May Birthdays
05/01 Kathy Lakey
Walter Kane
5/02 Dorothy Waters
5/03 Laura Clack
Agnes Clements
Allen Gilmore
Frank Jones
Dennis Keys
Doris Mortimore
Deborah Trotochaud
Robert Michaud
5/05 Shirley Hinerman
Ardella Pecha
5/06 Marie Mazanek
5/07 Jerry Lewis
John Bottorff
Judy Richards
Jane Sincerbeaux
5/08 Dick Foster
Shirley Heisler
5/09 Sandra Stantz
5/10 Douglas Frink
5/11 Marcia Foulke
Sandy Vandebunte
5/12
5/13
5/14
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/22
Beth Wolverton
Carolyn Boyington
Wilma Strohmeyer
Hollie Shrauger
Walter Chaffee
Richard McCracken
Jeanie Murtaugh
Cathy Brown
Sylvia Ashley
Jeff May
Wayne Gallant
Marilynn Kesel
Herb Rose
Herbert Dickey
Elfie Arndt
Clyde Feaster
Donald Martin
Carol Scheidt
Wayne Seavey
Candy Chaffee
Vivienne Fowler
Dale Klopfenstein
Bernita Phelps
5/22
5/23
5/24
5/25
5/26
5/27
5/28
5/29
5/30
5/31
Tom Croyle
Gary Wilkerson
Barbara Arnold
Larry DiCioccio
Barbara Duncan
Marjorie Wheat
JR Davis
Betty Parks
Nancy Hannaford
Larry Scharmer
Mary Westberg
Terry Bartholomew
Marilyn Gallant
George DeWitt
Carl Allen
Shirleyfaye Peckham
Mary Finkle
Tom Ely
Fran Flint
Terry Harrison
Jean Tucher
Colleen Valin
Greg Owen
May Anniversaries
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Wayne & Marlene Hanna
Marty & Billie Vasek
Allen & Mary Ann Gilmore
Al & MaryLee Uveges
Larry & Patty DiCioccio
Jeffrey & Ann Harper
Henry Murphy & Carmen Gaboury
Pete & Marilynn Billiquist
John & Terry McCormick
Ray & Karen Stansberry
Don & Jeannie Tucher
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Bob & Mandy Chadwick
Bill & Adrienne Keeley
Dan & Elaine Bowers
Ron & Teresa Schaefer
Dennis & Carlas Palmer
Richard & Pamela Slota
Tom & Arlene Kelsen
Terry & Patti Harrison
Henry & Joyce Mohrfeld
Bob & Sandy VandeBunte
Robert Michaud & France Bolduc
MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE
&
BBQ
All residents and their guests are invited to join the
Veterans Park Committee at 1:00 pm at the Siesta
Clubhouse "Veterans Park" as we pay tribute and
remembrance to our military heroes who gave their life
protecting our country.
Immediately following the Food and Special Events
Committee will host a free BBQ picnic in the Siesta
Clubhouse.
Cruise/Trip Info
PANAMA CRUISE
JANUARY 14, 2016
Sign/up sheets will be posted in the clubhouses.
Jerry Seavey Lot 806
Tired of the same old, same old? Let's do something
different next year! We have an 11 day Panama Cruise
planned for January 14, 2016. We will be sailing on
the Island Princess. Flyers are posted in both clubhouses. For information please call: 863-993-0170
Arlene Flint Lot 499
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Not all websites have been verified.
www.genworth.com
www.foxfire.org
www.foxnews.com
www.eldercare.com
www.legendsofbluegrass.com
www.royalcanadianmint.gov
www.usmint.gov
www.truecar.com
BUS TRIP
We are planning a bus trip in December for 3 days, 2
nights, to St Augustine, FL to see the Christmas light
show. We will be staying in the Historic District.
More details will be in the October newsletter.
Arlene Flint Lot 499
Ray Hicks
Lot #38
863-993-2997
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Welcome New Residents
Name
Address
Birthday
From
Donald Stidham
Regina Hubbard
544 Barcelona
02/10
06/18
OH
Larry Donnelly
Sandy Duncan
190 San Remo Dr.
08/14
10/18
Canada
Frank Bacon
Jenny
771 Barcelona
01/20
11/06
MI
Audry Gosselin
Dale Dodson
707 El Presidente
08/13
02/23
FL
Barbara Skogler
659 El Presidente
10/06
MI
William Roth
Evelyn
76 Siesta
02/11
05/24
OH
Charles Boose
Vicki
98 Siesta
08/10
10/08
MI
Walter Cousins
Bonnie
444 Barcelona
09/05
01/04
ME
James Rourke
Janice
109 Siesta
08/09
09/20
VA
MOVERS
Jim and Jeanne Murtaugh from #85 to #656
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Homeowners Association
Board of Directors Meeting
PLEASE NOTE: We have voted to suspend HOA meetings for the summer. The April 7th meeting was the
last one until October 6, 2015.
Brian Seavey, President
Arcadia Village Country Club
Homeowners Association
863-491-0925
HOA Dues
This is the last reminder at this time as of April 8, 2015 there are approximately 50 residents that usually pay their
2015 dues that have not. So please residents in order for you to be in good standing you must have your dues to
me no later than April 30th., so I will be looking for your $5.00 for 2015. If you are not sure if you have paid
please call me. This note does not apply to new resident that have just bought homes in the park
Ellen Davis Lot 111
Just a reminder that Tamara Lauderdale, Lot # 699
El Presidente will be carrying on the recycling program until my return.
She will be picking up only aluminum cans no large
items such as refrigerators, washers, aluminum gutters, etc. if you can hang on to them til I return in the
fall I will take care of them.
Save those tabs from your soda and beer cans for the
Ronald McDonald House. I will be going sometime in
early May.
Thanks to all
Al the Can Man Lot # 137
Continue to save them during the summer and you can
drop them off at #410 (on the porch is fine).
Thanks
Sharon Verhagen Lot 410
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DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS
George Chase Jr. Lot 453
please correct email: [email protected]
Donn & Marcia Foulke Lot 521
Phone: 765 524-5176
Summer Address:
315 E. Graceland Heights
Dr., Hagerstown, IN 47346
THE KIDS ARE ALL GROWN
SO BE A SWEETIE
TAKE YOUR HONEY OUT TO
DINNER
ON
SUNDAY, MAY 10
HOLE-IN-ONE
CONGRATULATIONS!
GOLF NEWS HUMOR
BEWARE: HALF BLIND DRIVER ON
COURSE....STAY CLEAR OF A PALM TREE ON
HOLE #7. COULD BE CONTAGIOUS...
DUTCH PALM DISEASE"
PLEASE KEEP FEET AND LEGS INSIDE CART
AT ALL TIMES. COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH.
We've had some more holes-in-one, guess everybody
wants to end the season with a bang.
NEVER MAKE HUMOR OUT OF SOMEONE'S
BAD SCORE.
BAD THINGS CAN HAPPEN....LOL
Shirley McCracken, Hole #4, March 25, 2015
Mary Ellen Ervin, Hole #2, March 26, 2015
ALL AND ALL WE ALL LOVE THIS PERSON
AND SHE WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN.
Gene Lois, Hole #4, March 30, 2015
YOUR GOOD FRIENDS................
Dan Bowers, Hole #5, April 14, 2015
Beth Reeder, Hole #5, April 17, 2015
P.S. Stay Safe Out There Tamara!
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GOLF COURSE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE
The golf course will be closed April 21st through April 28th while we verticut and aerate the fairways and
greens. We will also close the course when we put sod on the greens. That will occur in the first half of May
and will be closed for about ten days.
Mike Yeager, Golf Course Commission President
VILLAGE PEOPLE
Getting to Know You
Few sights are stranger than seeing someone ride around in a golf cart with a cat sitting
by their side. Meet Sue Mullins and Golden Boy residents of 603 El Conquistador.
Sue hails from Bloomington, Indiana by way of Nashville, Tennessee. She first married at the tender age of 16
and is now recently divorced and enjoying her new life. Her last husband, Steve, is credited for introducing her to
the guitar which is now her passion.
Jim and Mary Brannon introduced her to the "Circle Up Gang" at the Nocatee Civic Center, where you can come
see the group on Thursday evenings for acoustic only entertainment.
Sue also volunteers at "Lions, Tigers and Bears" where you can visit over 150 animals of 35 species for a small
$10 donation. She states it costs $4500 a month to operate this rescue facility. Maybe you have seen some of their
animals at the local events.
Sue organizes the El Conquistador block parties each year which are always a success. She was instrumental in
having folk guitarist Mindy Simmons & the Boyz perform here recently at the Cantina Clubhouse.
She loves to travel and plans a road trip in the near future to Alaska with some friends. She states when she goes
on cruises she packs a suitcase with toys and will pick a school in need at a port of call to donate them. The thrill
is seeing their faces at the gifts.
I am sure you agree Sue is an asset to the park.
Cindy Brooks Lot 592
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VILLAGE PEOPLE
Getting to Know You
If you have ever wondered what that blur was passing by you out around Lake Patty it
was Peggy Dees being led by her 3 year old boxer Katie. She has always owned boxers
but Katie turned out to be a lot larger than expected. Katie has Peggy wrapped around
her paw with her sweet personality.
Peggy states she had the perfect childhood with loving parents, growing up in Sarasota then Arcadia with summers
being spent at Anna Marie Island. She grew up with horses, cattle and oranges. Riding horses was second nature to
her performing in quadrilles (also known as square dancing on horses) and barrel racing in rodeos right up until
she married. She then became a real estate broker to help her husband and his associates acquire property in the
area.
Golf and ballroom dancing were her passion but unfortunately she cannot do them anymore due to foot issues. A
hazard of owning horses.
Arcadia was always considered home to Peggy so because of health issues and to be close to her daughter she
looked at and fell in love with the home she now lives in. She spends her days living the good life enjoying the
company of her many friends and her dog.
She says she was and is blessed every day with a wonderful childhood, a great husband, two children a grandchild
and great grand children. She values her friends and the life she has made for herself. We all should take note that
life is too short to sweat the small things and appreciate all that we have to be thankful for.
Cindy Brooks Lot 592
Memorial Day - May 25, 2015
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us
well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear
any burden, meet any hardship, support any
friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival
and the success of liberty. -John F. Kennedy
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863-990-6176
Trinity United Methodist Church
304 W. Oak Street, Arcadia
Sunday Worship Service - 9:30 am
Sunday School - 10:45 am
Youth Fellowship - Sunday 4:30 pm
Prayer Mtg & Bible Study - Wednesday 6:30 pm
Cross Trails Ctr.
Punta Gorda S. 41
941-639-ACME
Call 863-494-2543 for more information.
Website: www.trinityarcadia.com
2242 NE Hwy 70, Arcadia
Amy Mills & Amy Smith
863-303-1406
Open Tues, Thurs. & Fri - 8:00 - 5:00
Wed & Sat - 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Ladies’ Services By Appointment
Haircut - $10 − Veterans 10% Discount
New Day Baptist Church
Pastor Ken Galloway
863-558-8288
Sunday School − 9:30 am
Morning Worship − 10:30 am
Evening Worship − Sun. 6 pm - Wed. 7 pm
Hwy 70, 3385 - West of Arcadia
(1/2 mile pass Hwy 72 on left)
(Call for ride)
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First Baptist Church
Fort Ogden
Sunday Worship Services:
8:30 am & 11:00 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
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PO Box 157
Fort Ogden, FL 34267
863-494-2099
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It’s worth the drive!
We’re waiting for you!
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Gary J. Pearce, M.D., P.A.
Board Certified Eye Physician & Surgeon
by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Celebrating our 29th Year caring for the Heartland.
Full Optical Shop Open
All Eyeglass Prescriptions Accepted.
Costa Del MAR Sunglasses Available.
Services Provided
 Routine Eye Examinations
 Eyeglass Prescriptions
 Eyelid Surgery
 Cataract Surgery
 Glaucoma Treatment
 Diabetic Retinopathy Evaluation
 Macular Degeneration
 Laser Eye Treatment
 Dry Eye Treatment
 Designer Frames
 Quality Eyewear Value Priced
Arcadia Eye Clinic
1010 North Mills Avenue
Arcadia, FL 34266
863.494.7744
Located in front of Hospital
Education
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Internship in Internal Medicine, Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
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Professional Association
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Hospital Privileges
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Walk-Ins Welcome
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863.465.1880
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Arcadia Village
Spring/Summer Weekly Activities
For Village Residents and their guests
Sunday
1:00 pm
Thursday
Pay Me **
6:00 pm
7:00 am
1:00 pm
1-4 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7-9 pm
Monday
9-12 pm
1:00 pm
1-4 pm
7:00 pm
Painting and Hobby class **
Line Dancing*
Mahjong and/or Games*
Euchre **
Vegas 7**
Men’s Coffee *
Bunco **
Mahjong and/or Games*
Texas Hold'em *
Men’s Pool **
Line Dancing*
Friday
9:00 am
1-4 pm
1:00 pm
6:30 pm
Tuesday
1-4 pm
1:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Mahjong and/or Games*
Dominos ** (Game Room)
Poker *
Ladies Pool **
Saturday
1-3 pm
7:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am
9:00 am
1-4 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Quilters**
Mahjong and/or Games*
Pay Me **
Poker **
Line Dancing*
Couples Pool **
Koffee Klatch **
Line Dancing*
Mahjong and/or Games*
Texas Hold'em *
Ladies Cards *
Men’s Pool **
* Siesta Clubhouse ** Cantina Clubhouse
AVC - Village Golf Course
Check the Bulletin Boards for scheduling changes and new activities. Please
send information or any omissions, errors or to book the clubhouses for an
event to Cindy Brooks, 863-494-2847 or email [email protected]
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Remember Wed Morning Coffee** and Men's Thurs Morning Coffee*
May 2015
Sun
3
Mon
4
Tue
5
Wed
6
Men’s Lunch
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Computer Club
1:30-2:30**
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7
8
9
14
15
16
21
22
23
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Carry In
Dinner
5:30-6:30**
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Writers’ Group
3-5 PM**
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Mother’s
Day
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Men’s Lunch
Farmers &
Ranchers**
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Newsletter
Deadline
5 PM
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25
Memorial Day
Tribute & BBQ
1-3 PM**
Office Closed
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Traveling
Ladies 11 AM*
Men’s Lunch
Writers’ Group
3-5 PM**
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Can Pick Up
Garbage
Pick Up
Men’s Lunch
Farmers &
Ranchers**
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Activity Schedules, Calendar, Clubhouse changes, bookings contact Cindy Brooks, 494-2847, Lot 592
email [email protected]
If your committee &/or group is having a
function and need the heat/AC
control
adjusted, contact the office the morning of the
event. If it is to be held on the weekend, please
contact the office on Friday.
* Siesta Clubhouse ** Cantina Clubhouse
Garbage & Trash Pickup
Monday & Thursday am
Cuttings/Trimmings Pickup
Tuesday & Friday pm
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