The Community Newsletter of the Indian River Colony Club The Colony Voice Volume XXll Number 12 December 2011

Happy Holidays!

US Navy Seals visit IRCC Pg. 19

Congratulations to 2011 Presidents Cup Winner, Kathi Marler- 136

Holiday Tour of Homes Sunday, December 11th, 1:00- 5:00 pm FIVE HOMES AND AN AIRSTREAM Departments

Chairman’s Corner...... pg. 1 Sports...... pg.11 Notes from the GM...... pg. 1 Neighborhood News...... pg. 14 From the Staff...... pg. 2 For the Birds...... pg. 18 Happenings...... pg. 6 Reference Directory...... pg. 20 *note - top of page should print on binding side

1936 Freedom Drive Viera, Fl 32940 http://www.IndianRiverColonyClub.com Visit our website: www.IndianRiverColonyClub.comPage 15 The Chairman’s Corner December 2011

It looks like we escaped the 2011 hurricane season without a hit. Now if we can make it through the winter without a killing frost that does in our trees and shrubbery. We are within a week of our Annual meeting and the election of two new Directors to the Board. I encourage everyone to vote in this election. It is important as these two individuals will be the keeper of the keys to our community for three years. The other hot button issue is the By-law changes concerning the 80/20 rule. The Board of Directors has been studying this issue for months. We have looked at several options and finally selected two. We polled the community and the option on the ballot, count the enlisted members in with the officers was selected by a two to one ratio. Some in the community oppose this and say that it with destroy our community. They seem to think that we will have a major influx of former enlisted personnel. It has taken us ELEVEN (11) years to have just 42 former enlisted members join our ranks. Under the By-Law change we will still be capped at 20% civilians, 80% military which will include all those that have honorable severed their country. We will still be a community composed predominantly of former officers. PLEASE VOTE “YES” ON THE CHANGES TO THE BY-LAW CHANGES. This will be my final article for the Colony Voice. I want to thank all of you for the support given to me and the Board of Directors during my nine years as a member of these Boards. I know that each Board have worked hard to improve IRCC and it has not always been easy or without controversy. I still believe that IRCC is the best place to live and play in all of the country. I hope I can still call each of you “ my friend”. Gloria and I call IRCC our home. Thank you.

TEA Gene Anderson Chairman

From the General Manager

I want to thank the Board of Directors for their guidance, leadership, and selflessness they have shown over the last year in the governance of this wonderful community. They openly discuss the issues that face this community with forethought and fairness. It has been a pleasure serving under them, and though I will miss the often spirited conversations of Mr. Anderson and Mr. Abramowitz, I am sure the incoming board members will carry on this “community comes first attitude” that both of these departing board members have always demonstrated. I urge everyone to get out and vote for whomever you want to see discussing these issues and making decisions on the board over the next three years. Also there is the very important vote on the five changes to the Bylaws that are on the ballot this year. See you at the Annual Meeting!

John Robinson General Manager

Holiday Hours Annual Membership Meeting Administration Closed:...... Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 2 December 6, 2011 Maintenance and Housekeeping Closed:...... Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 2 Colony Hall Pro Shop Closed:...... Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 2 10:30AM - 12:00PM Club Open:...... Dec. 24 (close after lunch through Dec. 26) ...... Dec. 31 (close after early bird specials)

Waste Management Holiday Schedule Christmas Eve...... Open Christmas Day...... Closed (residents will be serviced next scheduled service day) New Years Eve...... Open New Years Day...... Closed Day after New Years Day...... Open

Indian River Colony Club 1 IRCC Staff Secretary Report Please be reminded that our 25th Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in Colony Hall (registration begins at 9:00 a.m.). Please come out and vote for the two new members of the Board of Directors and the five Bylaw Amendments. A special “Thank You” to Gene Anderson and Ben Abramowitz for serving their time on the Board of Directors. Each made significant contributions to the board as well as the community. Thank You. The entire staff would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the residents for their generous donations and to wish everyone a joyous and safe Holiday Season! Just a friendly reminder, the department hours for the holiday season are posted in the Holidays Hours information box on page 1 of the Colony Voice.

Julie Roberts At Ease Club Hi everybody! The Marine Corps Ball and Thanksgiving were a huge success. The Birthday Brunch was also very well attended. The Birthday Brunch for the next 2 months will be December 18th and January 15th. We will not have the 19th Hole menu available on December 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th,17th , 30th or 31st. This is due to New Years Eve, Christmas Eve, employee Christmas party, buffets and other special event nights. We will be closed on Monday December 26th. When you drink alcohol on the rocks or up with no ice it shows on your bill as extra for rocks or up. The reason for this is you get an extra shot of liquor to fill up the space of no ice. That is the .85 charge that is on Mike Hensley the bill. We are now offering our 19th hole dinner menu Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00-7:00. The special menuis not available in the regular dining room and the Dining Room Menu is not available in the 19th hole. We can’t offer this on Seafood Buffet Nights or other specials buffet nights. You do not need reservations to eat in the 19th Hole. Stop by and see our scrumptious light menu. We have the best valued Champagne Sunday Brunch in Brevard County complete with a few breakfast items, delightfully tasty entrees and a carving station along with scrumptious desserts. Make reservations and experience a delightful club offering. Please call for reservations as soon as possible to get your desired times for a la Carte, Wednesday night specials and special functions. The 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. times fill up quickly. The reason we can only take a limited amount of reservation per ½ hour is that we are limited in the kitchen to how many dinners we can produce in ½ hour with the equipment and space that we have available to us. Remember that to go orders have to be in before 4:30 p.m. and picked up no later than 6:00 p.m. Dining Room and Special Function Reservations are available 30 days in advance. Piano Bar and Bingo will be on the 13th and 20th of December. These are also our Early Bird Dinner Nights. Should anyone have any kind of problem at the club, with quality of food or service, we ask that you please let us know at the time of the occurrence so that we can correct the problem. There is a manager on duty at all times. Bon Appetit!!

Residential Information

1. SUBMITTING MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS BY EMAIL—ITS EASY: Go to the IRCC website www.indianrivercolonyclub.com. From the site’s initial home page, Click on “Member Log-in” at the bottom right hand corner. (If you haven’t already registered on the member website, please call Maureen in Admin to get you registered at 255-6026.) Then, at the Log-in page, Click “Maintenance” from the top-of-the-page banner or Click the “Maintenance On-line Work Orders” box at the bottom right corner of the Log-in page. At the Work Order page, simply answer the work order related questions and Click “Submit.” Your work order request goes directly to the work order desk at the Maint. Bldg. and a personal confirmation message will be emailed back to you by Lynda or Georgy the same or next duty day when your request is retrieved. That’s it—like taking candy from a baby. To check status of a previously submitted work order, you can computer “reply” to the confirmation notice you received or call the services desk Richard Agnew directly at 255-6049. 2. “WORST STATE FOR BUGS”—GUESS WHO?: According to an independent survey conducted among 675 homeowners nation-wide, Florida is the worst state for bugs (what else is new!). Louisiana—2nd and Texas 3rd are close behind followed by California, Georgia, NY, Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri and South Carolina filling in the top 10. States with the least bug problems were topped by Washington DC (probably worst in communication bugs), South Dakota, Connecticut, Idaho and New Hampshire—(How can any bugs exist in those cold places?). NY was worst for bed bugs with California and Florida being close runners-up (Tourists and Hotels promote the problem). Ant infestations were rated as the most common insect problem with 60% of those polled having had ant concerns while only 27% saying they felt they would “likely” encounter a termites infestation. Here at IRCC, since our 2004 house slab re-treat with Termidor, the latest and greatest termite and ant colony elimination product, (to include twice a year Termidor refreshment treats) we have not seen a live termite (knock on solid wood)

2 Indian River Colony Club or bed bug and very few ants. We do, however, continue to work on roaches, silverfish, rodents and armadillos. Have a Did you know? problem between our quarterly exterior treats?--please call the Maintenance Services Desk (255-6049) or submit an On-line Did you know that the IRCC is available for charity golf Work Order to request a Pest staff visit on our member website. tournaments? If you are part of a civic group and need a (see #1) fund raising event, please call Wally Bandura at (321) 255- 6051 for details. 3. NORTH GATE CALL BOX: The north gate, off Viera Blvd., now has a push-button call box with a video camera system Did you know? on the in-bound lane where by guests and residents (who have On your member website, you can access calenders and forgotten their clicker) can call and talk directly with the main schedules, including Colony Hall, The At Ease Club, gate guard and be admitted to the community without having Tennis, Fitness Center, Van Schedule, Shuffleboard, Pool to travel to the front gate. Residents with guests arriving at the classes, Bocce, Golf and Shuffleboard. You can also see the north gate should still notify the front gate in advance of their Colony Voice, Homes for Sale and Classified ads. guest’s arrival. Take care when entering through the north gate The Member directory and a list of Approved Contractors area when the call box lane is occupied as entry traffic funnels are also available on line. down to one lane. If you are interested in hosting a Getaway, there is a form to fill out on the site that could be kept on file. 4. FPL’s “ON CALL” PROGRAM--ARE YOU A SUBSCRIBER? If not, you should be! This long standing,“voluntary participation” program allows FPL to cut power to certain “non-critical” home power consumers (A/C units, pool pump equip and hot water heaters) for no more than 10 minutes in any one hour during period of high energy usage. They do this by having an electrical contractor hook up a radio controlled system to the resident selected appliances. The benefit to you--depending on how many of the power consumers you allow them to include, FPL takes $4 to $10 per month off you electric bill--every month. IRCC residents have been subscribing to this program for years and we have never had a concern expressed--you’ll never realize if or when they may cut power to your A/C or pool heater, etc., because it’s for such short periods. To subscribe, call 1-(800)- 232-2050 and ask for ON-CALL--FPL takes care of everything at no expense to you. Make the call—it can save you up to $120 a year—with no side effects. 5. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET: Need short-term use of a walker, electric scooter, crutches, shower or potty chair, a wheel chair or other “medical stuff?” Please contact Linda Raycroft in the Maintenance Bldg. Housekeeping Dept. (255-6057) for information and equipment availability--no cost or questions asked and “we deliver” if need be. Have something to donate?-- we’ll come get it and make it available to our residents and staff. 6. PEST CONTROL--WINTER PRECAUTIONS: Lots of our neighborhood critters (particularly, rodents, squirrels and raccoons) want to get in where it’s warm during Florida’s winter--and we need your help to deter them. Check around the house for “openings” at stucco edges, roof edge soffit and top-of-roof ridge vents. As you do not want to provide “room and board” for our outdoor friends, keep your garage door “closed” when not in use and secure garage-stored pet food and bird seed in closed metal container--as these guys, in this economy, will chew through paper/plastic/cardboard containers and will make extra efforts to get in if they know there is free food included in the seasonal stay. If you find an entry problem, see droppings or hear unusual, recurring noise in the attic, give the Services Desk a call (255-6049) and our crack pest control staff will do their best to put unwanted visitors back in their habitat.

Golf Course/Pro Shop The Pro Shop would like to thank those who donated their carts, volunteered or played in the 16th Annual Alzheimer’s Golf Classic. Without our member’s generosity and support, we could not host this worthwhile event. We had a great turnout for the Veterans’ Day Tournament. Tied for first place with a score of 65 were the teams of Lyn Just, Bill Poindexter, Sonny Simerly, Bill Dudley and Tick Jamison, Barbie Zorn, Bob Parker and Bob Lucas. Closest to the Pin winners were Jo Britton and Sam Fulton. Please note that during the months of December and January, the regular 8:30 am Wally Bandura shotgun will be backed up to 9:00 am per the decision of the Golf Advisory Committee. The Pro Shop will be closed Monday, December 26 and January 2. Gene Stys

The Holidays are just around the corner! IRCC Gift Certicates are available. When you don’t know what to get your neighbor, remember that IRCC oers Gift Certicates for our own amenities and services, including: The At Ease Club, Pro Shop and Housekeeping Services.

Indian River Colony Club 3 Design Center Have you noticed all the remodeling projects going on the community? Well they all started here at the IRCC Design Center. The Design Center helps to make your project much easier, from the selection of choosing an IRCC approved contractor through the final inspection. Each home in IRCC has its own file filled with a wealth of information about the home and this office is dedicated to keeping all the information current. Residents can assist with this task by submitting a copy of the contract/invoice showing color, finish, style, type, and/or design and project specifics of any interior changes made to the home. This office also works directly with the ARC to assist residents with ARC submissions for all structural wall or exterior modifications to the home. Our member web site has a Design Center section under the Kathy Stilton Documents tab. Here you can access the IRCC Approved Contractors list, the IRCC Residential Remodeling policy, and the IRCC Home Painting policy. So remember, for all you home projects, come visit the Design Center and see what we can do for you.

IRCC Safety Office

Food & Safety: Organic/Natural Meats

On the continuation on the information about the words “organic or natural”–this time we are focusing on meat and poultry products. The USDA has defined the legal use of certain labels on these products. Here are the areas defined by the USDA: Free range or free roaming-the animals such as pigs, poultry and cows have been allowed access to the outside. Natural- products contain no artificial ingredients or added color and has been minimally processed which means not smoked, roasted, frozen or ground. The main selling point of any naturally raised meat product is the absence of sub-therapeutic antibiotics in the feed. It use to be that natural meats were sold by the producer at farmers’ markets or marketed directly to local health food stores but now large corporate food companies are introducing natural meat product lines into grocery stores. No hormones administered-this label may be used on beef products if the producer Monica Wiseman can document that no hormones have been used in raising the animals. Hormones are not allowed in pork or poultry. No antibiotics-this term may be used on red meat and poultry if the animals were raised without antibiotics; antibiotics are commonly fed to animals to promote growth and prevent disease. Organically raised meat and poultry must meet these basic criteria: livestock must be fed 100% organically grown feed (grains) and/or forage (pasture), no synthetic hormones or vaccinations, no synthetic pesticides (herbicides or insecticides) on pastures, no use of sewage sludge for fertilization of pastures, no feeding of genetically modified grains and no irradiation of final meat products; these are just a few of the major criteria spelled out for production of organic meats. In addition organic farmers and producers must be certified through the USDA and (At Ease Club- continued) are regularly inspected by a third-party organization or individuals who have been accredited by the USDA and detailed records are needed for certification. There is so much more information on natural/organic meats and if you wish to learn more go to the following website: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/meat_&_poultry_labeling_terms/index.asp

Coldwell Banker Paradise Properties~ Tom Clark

Hello all!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. There certainly is much to be thankful for at the IRCC community. As the holiday season kicks into full gear, your sales staff at IRCC Coldwell Banker Paradise is here to meet all real estate needs. Typically the winter months are the busiest buying time and with this said we are hoping for an active and prosperous year! We are pleased to say that Kris Shanahan has rejoined our sales team. Chris had previously worked for IRCC Paradise Properties. He left to pursue a career in the restaurant business but has come to realize his forte is in Real Estate. If you get a chance please stop by and welcome Kris back into the IRCC Coldwell Banker Paradise family. As always, we are here to assist you with all your real estate needs. If you have any real estate questions, please don’t hesitate to ask and if you have a family member or friend that would like a IRCC Real information package sent to them just let us know. Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!! Homes Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012 Homes on Market...... 76 Welcome New REsidents! Charles McRae- 1496 Independence Pending Sales...... 3 Contingent Sales...... 1 James and Sue Seay- 1049 Ironsides Closed Sales...... 3

4 Indian River Colony Club IRCC Chapel Program c Norm Neill c

Another Christmas season is upon us, which is a time for joy and family gatherings. It is also a time for celebrating our faith and reflecting on both the past and the future. We here at the IRCC are indeed a family who care for each other and like any family, celebrate the happy times and come together to support each other when sickness or other problems challenge our well-being. The IRCC chapel foundation was established as an integral part of the IRCC to help facilitate that fellowship within our community. To do this we provide weekly multi-denominational Christian worship services and minister to the spiritual needs of the residents of the IRCC and others who wish to join our fellowship. Our chaplains are very active in our community, providing ministerial support to those in need of spiritual help, but also stimulate fellowship activities as well as providing support for memorial services, funerals, weddings, and any other activity where there is a need for a minister. The past year has seen much change as a result of the activities of the IRCC Chapel. We had the first baptism at the IRCC. We were blessed to have a new pastor (chaplain) Al Bielenberg and the continued services of Reverend Dr. Marlene Walters. Many of our congregation have volunteered to upgrade our activities including typing and reproducing copies of sermons and placing them in the library so those who could not attend the Sunday service would have access. Additionally, Pastor Al has recorded a number of his sermons onto disks, available in the library along with donated books. Fellowship activities now include chapel brunches each month and weekly bible studies. The Chapel Foundation has continued financial support to The Daily Bread and the South Brevard Sharing Center. This year we initiated continuing support with the monthly food drive, which has been much appreciated. This year our congregation has almost doubled. We feel that as folks discover what we offer, it will continue to grow. This year we added hymnals, a hymnal storage cart, and other items. Next year, we will also be upgrading our support equipment and facilities, including a small addition to Colony Hall (266 sq. ft.) for a small office and space to store our altar and support equipment. All of this is paid for from our congregational offerings All of us from the Chapel Foundation wish you a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year. God bless you all.

IRCC Chapel Monthly Canned Goods Collection Results Total Items Total Pounds November 479 441 Totals Since Dec. 2010 3,848 3,694

Happy Holidays to all!

Indian River Colony Club 5 IRCC 26th Anniversary December 15th meeting will focus on IRCC Foundation Donations c Dave Kobey c troubleshooting. You all should be receiving timely emails about club It’s Coming! It’s Coming meetings, etc. now that Chip Megica has become our Secretary. In early Yes! It’s IRCC’s 26th Anniversary December, your directors will plan for Celebration, February 11th, 2012. So put meeting topics for the early 2012 meetings, on your best western (no, not the hotel so if there is a subject anyone wants to hear chain) duds, or whatever else you would about, just contact a Club Director of me. like to wear, and come on down to the If you haven’t already, mark your calendars Residents’ Activities corral, aka Colony Hall, for some fine for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 1 PM for Council Calendar & Notes dining. And we have Jim Nelson and the club meetings. Enjoy the coming holidays  Barbara Hoagland  IRCC Line Dancers to entertain you. and a Merry Christmas. Prizes will be given to the male and female attendees with the best outfits, Tues. Golf Cart as judged by a bunch of folks who try to Dec. 6 Christmas Caroling pass themselves off as experts. Wed. CBP Play Reading Speaking of prizes, the annual Good Dec. 7 neighbor Award will also be presented to Sat./Sun. IRCC Chorus our resident who has most exemplified Cart Barn Players Dec. 10/11 Dinner* the helpful spirit of IRCC. Definitely  Elaine Logan  Sun. Holiday Homes something you won’t want to miss. Dec. 11 Tour Speaking of things you don’t want to The November th9 , 2011 meeting was miss, raffle tickets will be on sale shortly. called to order by Chair, Billie Eitel. Fri. Holiday Dinner The prizes are beginning to mount up. Billie thanked Jack Garfield for agreeing Dec. 16 Dance We have a cruise. We have jewelry gift to fill in as Vice Chairman, taking Terry Sat. New Year’s Eve certificates. Maybe you would like to Stoermer’s place, and Patsy Wyatt as Dec. 31 Dinner Dance* win a quilt, or an original painting by Treasurer, taking Jack Garfield’s place. (AEC Event) Witha Lacuesta, or a gift certificate to They will serve in those capacities until the At Ease Club or another local eatery. the April election. Maureen Mitchell You had better mark you calendars Alas, I could go on and on, but the was introduced and welcomed as a new right now so you don’t miss any of our editor says, “No, you can’t”. Tickets will member. After the business portion of holiday activities! be available at Happy Hour, Brunch, and the meeting, John Sullivan announced other activities, or you can just call a December 6th we start with a very two short plays: 1) “Please Have a Seat”, Foundation Board member. Tickets are which takes place in a psychologist’s special event. Decorate your golf cart a measly one for $5, three for $10, or (best and come join Santa for caroling to waiting room, with Jack Garfield and of all) seven for $20. You can even charge Betty Zajac; and 2) “Whatever You Say” our shut-ins. This year we will have them to your IRCC account! Prizes will be live music provided by members of about a couple married 50 years, staring drawn at the Anniversary Dinner. No, you Pat Corr and John Sullivan. our very talented community. This don’t have to be present to win (but please event is always so much appreciated. The directors, cast and crew of this come, anyway.) year’s “The Christmas Carol” are set to The carolers will finish up at the home Always remember (and never forget) of Irene Schellhase for a little holiday perform for you at 3 PM on December all profits, as always, go to YOUR IRCC 7th at Colony Hall. The performance, cheer. Foundation to benefit our neighbors The Cart Barn Players will be having directed by John and Ginny and employees who may be going Vennerholm, will once again be in the a reading of “A Christmas Carol” in through a difficult time, as well as to th form of an old fashioned radio program, Colony Hall on the 7 . This is a free other activities deemed worthy. event just come and enjoy. and will feature special lighting and Questions? Dave Kobey, 752-1983 sound effects. There are roles for about Next is the IRCC Chorus Dinner 30 performers, so you’ll get to see followed by the Holiday Homes Tour on th many of your friends and neighbors Sunday, December 11 . If you haven’t on stage. The presentation is the Cart got your tickets yet, call Bonnie Bleiler Barn Player’s annual holiday gift to the @ 253-9781. RAC will finish the Holiday IRCC community in thanks for their season with a lovely Holiday Dinner Computer Club   continued support and patronage. Dance with the Hal Gibson Singers Clem Buckley At the time this issue of Colony Voice performing a completely new Christmas was going to press, the Play Selection Program for us followed by dancing to The swap meet held for our November 3rd meeting found over 100 items of all Committee had narrowed the final the music of the Harbor City Rhythm selection for our February 23rd – 26th, Boys. sizes turned in. The main benefactor was the Ascension Catholic Thrift 2012 main performance down to two New Years Eve, Saturday, December plays: 1) “Fleming” by Sam Bobrick, a 31st is the annual dinner dance given by Store, where most of the items ended up the next day. Your Club Directors 40’s and 50’s style detective play with the At Ease Club. Have a very Happy a small cast; and 2)“Murder by Death” Healthy Holiday and a Happy New Year. will consider another like event in the spring. For our December 1st meeting, by Peter Gordon, an Agatha Christie See everyone next year ready to start it type spoof with a larger cast. The final all over again. Joe Aycock will have words about file extensions and file management. The selection would depend on how many

6 Indian River Colony Club auditioned during the November cast call. Be watching for posters and flyers Art News giving specific information. In the  Susan Stout  meantime, mark your calendars. It’s sure to be a fun show. We hope you are enjoying the new art display in Colony Hall and Admin building The “Colony Clowns”, now 10 strong, by artists-in-residence: are working on new costumes and skits. Irene Abramowitz, Sandy Garfield, Witha Lacuesta, Edith Schrope, Katherine Keep an eye out for them. We should be Schrope, Nina Mallis, Mary Lou Scott, Susan Starbird Stout, Berry Trogdon, Betty seeing them moving about in our midst Zajac. The theme for the Colony Hall display this time is painting on a black again soon. background. The Cart Barn Players typically meet Art classes in the IRCC Art Studio Building are ongoing: Artist Pearl Ollie on the second Wednesday of each month; Wednesdays 2:00 to 4:00- (oil, acrylic and watercolor.) Artist Lisa Mstuik on however, there will not be a December Tuesdays 1pm-3pm (oil and acrylic.) You are welcome to sit in on the first Tuesday meeting. of the month class, which is usually a demo. A large collection of artist magazines has recently been added to our art library in the Studio. Take a look and be inspired. Our artists-in-residence continue to receive outside recognition: Witha Lacuesta has been particularly busy. Two of her paintings were accepted into the annual juried show at the Backus Museum in Ft. Pierce (Through Dec 3). Witha was one of 150 artists in the prestigious “Festival of Masters” in Downtown Disney and had one of MOAACC (MOAA) her large abstract paintings purchased for the Disney Art Collection. You can see (Cape Canaveral Chapter) more of her paintings at the Space Coast Art Festival in Cocoa Beach. Susan Starbird Stout had two paintings accepted into the “Water” show on display at the Hennegar  Bill Brandon  Center in Melbourne through December and then moving to Watersong Senior Annual Christmas Dinner Dance and Living Community. Installation Banquet Sandy Garfield paintings were selected by her Temple to be reproduced on greeting cards which will be sold for fundraising. Contact Sandy for more information. No Luncheon for December, but we For questions about the IRCC art activities call Irene Abramowitz (321-255-6432) or hope to see you at Colony Hall for With a Lacuesta (321-259-3635). our Annual Christmas Dinner Dance IRCC artists in residence recently posed for a group photo. on December 3rd (see pages 2 and 4 of the November Intercom). Our Installation Banquet will be in Colony Hall on January 7th. Dress is formal or dark suit for men and appropriate attire for the ladies. Cocktails at 5:00 PM, Call to Order at 6:00 (Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Service Songs) and Dinner at 6:15. Admiral Steve Abbot, Chairman, MOAA BOD, will be our Installing Officer. Music will be provided by the popular Ana and Gary. Dinner entrees are Tornadoes of Beef (tenderloins) or Chicken Francais served w/lemon sauce. Cost is $33/person, and you can mail in the reservation form in the December INTERCOM or call Frank or Mary Dunagan at 784-8934. Thursday Morning Breakfast Club (TMBC) Colony Hall at 8:00 A.M. on Thursday, Dec. 15th. No Current Affairs Forum this month. CA Forums resume on the third Thursday in January, at the AEC 19th Hole, at 9:15 AM following the TMBC. Front Row (left to right): Katherine Schrope, Berry Trogdon, Jean Beschen, Betty Zajac, Nina Mallis Back Row (left to right): Masons Luncheon Sandy Megica, Joan Sofet, Cosette Kelley, Sandy Garfield, Irene Abramowitz, Barbara Russell, Dorothy Meets at 12:00 PM, on the 4th Thursday Jensen, Mary Lou Scott, Pat Ryan, Witha Lacuesta, Susan Starbird Stout, Edith Schrope, Cindi Debusk, of every month ~ Stained Glass Room in Joyce Dodson Piotrowski the At Ease Club. All Masons welcome! Not Pictured: Evie Anderson, Maxine Olin, Mary Johnson, Jacqui Bermani, Pat Henderson, Donna Czarnecki, Paula Twells, Joan Robinson, Carol Wickwire, Carol Cole, Nancy Hill Call Tom Jones: 253-1157

Indian River Colony Club 7 Revenue: Our annual December 3rd meeting’s Silver Anniversary Celebration...$13,290 menu will be Filet Mignon or Lamb Donations to the Foundation...... $5,160 Shanks, Twice Baked Taters, Waldorf Bingo...... $230 Salad, Cheese Biscuits, with Ice Cream CELL PHONES FOR Book Sales ...... $295 Sundae for dessert. Call Robbie ASAP for Interest Income (on 3 C/Ds) ...... $15 reservations, none accepted after Friday*. TROOPS Total Revenue ...... $18,990 A reminder about dietary problems:  Bill Brandon, 255-0174  A substitution can be made if need be. Expenses: Another reminder: Wednesdays at 6:00 In keeping with MOAA’s tradition for dinner-the AEC has a friendship of supporting our troops, AMAC Hardship Grants...... $3,500 Educational Assistance ...... $4,000 table… anyone ‘batching it’ for the (Auxiliary Member Advisory evening is welcome to join us for the Committee) is launching a national Bingo Supplies ...... $285 Military Support ...... $210 evening. Come, and dine and enjoy project to turn our old cell phones some lively discussions. into phone cards to help our troops Administrative ...... $505 call home. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a Total Expenses ...... $8,500 *Please sign up early, the kitchen really national non-profit charity that recycles does need to know how many filets old cell phones and, in return, provides Balance (Available for use)...... $10,490 to prepare. That’s 5:30 for Cocktails, our fighting forces with pre-paid phone Mix and Mingle, and 50/50 purchases, cards to call home. 6:00 for a short business meeting with With a sincere thank you to everyone treasurer’s report and 50/50 drawing Each old cell phone turned in translates who contributed to this grand success! and 6:16 for dinner. We do have a into about 60 minutes of free talk time And a Happy New Year to all from your good time, thanks to the keyboard fun for our troops and their loved ones on Foundation Board provided by Karl. the home front. Since 2004, Cell Phones for Soldiers has sent over 60 million Gene Anderson minutes of free talk time to our troops! Julie Anderson The MOAA Cape Canaveral Chapter Duke Bickmore is participating in this project. Please Diane Blank donate your used cell phones to our Bob Cote troops. You can drop them off to Jill, Dave Kobey our receptionist in the Admin. Building, Huck Long Member Relations or at our TMBC or Current Affairs Carole Patterson  Cindi Morgan  Forum each month (See TMBC/CA Bill Riedel time and dates above.) Julie Roberts Thanks to each of the persons listed below Trog Trogdon On behalf of the troops, thank you! for volunteering to help a neighbor: Harry Jones- driver 253-8346 Winnie Mehl-253-1809 Tanis Hatt- 622-5652 Betsy Hampton, retired nurse-254-0416 Donna Burleson- 254-6753 Residents please feel free to call on any Singles Social Scene of these volunteers if you need some  Paul Ill  assistance. The IRCC Foundation The November meeting of the Singles  Huck Long  proved to be a hit with everyone. The IRCC Hawaiian dancers came to show Here it is December already, and the us how they do the hula here. George year 2011 is coming to an end. Whether Darfus, Rico Bermani and Jack Garfield Chorus you are a company, a corporation, or an escorted Gayle Archer, Joyce Korte,   individual, it has always seemed wise Winnie Bowcock Doris Steinberg and Monica Parks to to take financial stock about this time the dance floor to perform the ancient every year. And, that is what I will do I don’t like to be the bearer of bad dance for us. Gloria Dudleys’s son, Bill, news—but here it is! The Stoermers for your IRCC Foundation. decided to join into the festivities. What Let me start by saying we had a really are moving to the west coast of Florida. a delightful meeting. We introduced Terry has been an invaluable member great year! The Silver Anniversary Jack Barrett Jr., our newly arrived Celebration was a huge success in every of our chorus and our treasurer. We are member on Frontier. Bob Baden won sad to see them go. Jack Garfield has way. Our IRCC members were generous the 50/50 drawing. in their donations, and there were been kind enough to take over the job of but modest requests placed with the treasurer. Our thanks Jack. Foundation. All together, those factors MAH JONGG MAVENS I hope you have made your reservations made for a really good financial year! Meets Tuesday afternoons at the for our chorus concert to be held At Ease Club, Stained Glass Room to on Saturday and Sunday December All figures are rounded for ease of th th reading, but they show the financial play National League Mah Jongg 10 and 11 . Please encourage your neighbors and friends to attend. I think status of your Foundation and the For Details Call: primary transactions this year. you will enjoy the program that our Sally Busker 242-7996 director Kathy Westrip has prepared for

8 8 Indian River Colony Club Taps COL John Finlay October 30, 2011 Holiday Tour of Homes MAJ John Moale   Mary Shawler November 3, 2011 Sunday, December 11th, 1:00- 5:00 pm FIVE HOMES AND AN AIRSTREAM PVT Timothy Taylor November 4, 2011 We have three Montpeliers and one Raleigh, all designed with fantastic, stylish renovations by their clever owners! A charming Old Glory Duplex will delight Ms. Snow Shafer you with its open spaces and attractive decor. Our five houses await you! This year, November 7, 2011 our sixth selection is a second home of the owners. Their “Silver Suitcase” is an Airstream trailer, with smart conveniences you will not believe. Mrs. Carolynne Francis The gracious owners with descriptive words and convenient map is ready for you November 12, 2011 on your ticket to a very special and fun-filled Holiday Tour of Homes. Of course, our Committee is busily selling these tickets at all IRCC events, but if you miss Maj Wayne Cobb that opportunity, please call me (752-0814) and you shall receive! Remember, the November 16, 2011 proceeds this year will support The IRCC Chorus and RAC. our performance. Location of Services at: Center for Independent Living Also please remember to purchase 571 Suite W. Haverty Court tickets for our annual “Holiday Tour of Rockledge, Florida 32955 Homes”. Half of the proceeds will be Call 633-6011 for appointment. given to the chorus and the other half to R.A.C. We thank Mary Shawler and her You can also go on the internet to Air Force Wives Luncheon committee for their generous support of sprintcaptel.com or clearcaptions.com the chorus. to access closed captions to use with Our December luncheon will be on your phone. Wednesday, December 21st, with socializing at 11:30 and lunch at 12:00. Call Robbie for choice of Quiche Lorraine with fruit or chicken François with asparagus and roasted potatoes Prayer Line and peppermint ice cream for dessert.  Kay Wurst  Entertainment will be three outstanding musicians, Tom Taylor, Joan McMahon Please call one of our Prayer Captains headed by Mr. Robert Lamb of B.C.C. to place a name for someone in need All ladies are welcome-come enjoy a of prayer or call Kay Wurst at 259-6431 Army Wives Luncheon beautiful Christmas time together. or email me at [email protected] . The Captains are Winnie Bowcock 255- HAL GIBSON’S COLONY SINGERS 1305, Dottie Mathews 258-9694, Jeanne Again, we are the lucky ones. Hal Ulander 255-0944, Kathleen Withers Gibson and the IRCC colony singers 255-6829 , Martha Levine 752-7126, Pat will grace us with their talents and sing Corr 255-6316, Al Lapointe 255-5312, an exciting array of traditional holiday Barb Zorn 752-5124, Jean Coleman tunes that we all know and love. This Navy Officers’ Wives’ Club 255-9577, Evelyn Hayes 255-6736, and performance will delight us all. Ginny Musser 253-1151. Get into the holiday spirit now! Don’t Miss Out! Make your The annual Christmas Luncheon for For the Hearing Impaired reservations as soon as possible. I know the Navy Officers’ Wives’ Club will be  Betty Craven  this will quickly sell out. held on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, TIME: 11:30 2011, at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club. The Hear! Hear! For the Hearing PLACE: At Ease Club luncheon will start at 12:00 PM Menu Impaired! MENU: Ham with raisin sauce/rice/ selections are Prime Rib of Beef or veggies or Greek salad with grilled Chicken Marsala. The state office of the Center for chicken/asparagus -Egg Nog Ice Cream Dickens Carolers, a Brevard Independent Living supplies free for dessert Theatrical Ensemble, will provide (on loan) phones for the hearing HOSTESSES: Malvene Lewis; Marie entertainment. Reservations must be impaired. My husband, who has a Louise Ward; Penny Gilles made by December 7, 2011. For further cochlear implant, can hear with the information and reservations please call Please make reservations with Robbie Marilyn Kennedy at 253-1064. newer models. Give it a try! by Wednesday, December 14th.

Indian River Colony Club 9 Small Slams were made by Mary Investment Club Johnson and Mildred Arnstein; Joan Call Dick Slay 255-6726 for an and Dave Ricky; and Kay Wurst and invitation to attend a meeting Glennie Barnard. of the Pelican Investment The“Golden Eagles” Club. Meetings are held on the  Paul Eitel  second Tuesday of each month at the Patrick AFB library from Folk-Country Western- 9:30 A.M-12:00 PM Gospel-Bluegrass

Welcome to our new member, Jack February Presentation Feb 1, 2012 @ Wurst, on the autoharp! This is a great 3:30 PM instrument and does a lot to round out Colony Hall Renovation our songs. IRCC’S own Susanne Cooley, a 6 year  Ben Abramowitz  Our line up now stands as: resident, like so many of us has the Mary Klock: vocals, tambourine travel bug. Susanne turned that joy of Your Committee met on November 7, Burl Zorn: vocals, bass traveling into a business. As a travel 2011 and the project moves forward. Betty Francis: vocals, guitar consultant, she plans and coordinates Bill Chepolis and Lee Wyatt at our Jack Wurst: vocals, autoharp high quality group travel, specializing invitation met with the Committee Paul Eitel: vocals, banjo, harmonica in western and eastern Europe. With to suggest that the dance floor The photo below was taken at one of our Susanne, IRCC residents and friends be enlarged and refinished. After recent shows at The Mayflower Block can join scheduled tours; or even design discussion the Committee decided to Party. We can help liven up a party or their own custom itinerary! Trips refinish the present dance floor. special event. Call one of us or Paul at include round trip air on regularly Clem Buckley offered to sell his 751-3366. scheduled commercial airlines, quality Suzuki Baby Grand Piano to IRCC. hotels, deluxe, air-conditioned motor After discussion it was decided not to coaches, a professional tour guide, daily make the purchase since there was no breakfast and most dinners. All travel way to store the instrument when not arrangements are made by “Unitours”, in use. The Committee thanked Clem an international tour operator in for his offer. business since 1957. Unitours has an Paul Ill had some questions with A+ (highest) rating from the Better respect to handicap access. In Business Bureau and maintains offices response he was advised that the in New York, London, Lucerne, Athens, unisex bathroom to be installed and Tel Aviv. Join Susanne at our st would be handicapped accessible. February 1 Travel Club meeting and Additionally, there would be room for learn all about the beautiful destinations a golf cart to get around the “north and wonderful trips your neighbor can tower”. It was noted that there would offer. be no circular drop off like the At Ease Club (no room). The Interior Design Committee reviewed their work. They are in the process of providing Carlos, the MAI Travel Club Presentations Engineer, input for the construction  Lee Byrd  documents. There is more work to do, but Nancy and her Committee are We had our first Travel Presentation Holiday Bridge on top of things.   by Larry Jackson since reprising the Bettie Cooke Jack Wurst provided the A/V input Travel Club. Larry’s agency, “Cruise to the meeting. They have met with Holidays” is well known and presented Winners of the Veterans Day IM Solutions and have designated the an interesting idea for our community. Holiday Bridge, November 11, are: following items to be first priority: Anyone who missed it can reach 1st : Mary Johnson and Mildred Consolidating three audio systems Larry at 242-1331. Arnstein presently in the building; Audio/ 2nd : Beverly Mackmull and Visual Booth; PTZ Video Cameras; Wed., Jan 18, 2012 @ 3:30 PM Ceiling mounted video projector; Helen Adams Improved general stage lighting; Our IRCC resident and a “Cruise 3rd : Joan and Dave Ricky Improved spotlight mounting. Near Planners” Agent, Mel Mendelsohn is 4th : Kay Wurst and Glennie Barnard future items might include: Auxiliary presenting many tips on how to: save 5th : Mary Masterson and monitor displays in the mirror or money on Princess Cruises; what Doris Masterson bridge room, better spotlights and documents you don’t want to leave th spotlight controls, unified camera home without; the difference between a 6 : Geanne LaPenta and control and video mixing. It should be cruise and a cruise with a land tour. Mary Steakley noted that we want the infrastructure able to accommodate our future

10 10 Indian River Colony Club improvements and requirements. By it. My wish to you for 2012 is to live Call Bonnie Bleiler at 253 9781 for the end of November the A/V group healthy, love earnestly and carry a song reservations, OR, sign the roster at class should have their “requirement” work in your heart. This year our band will time, with your choice of meal from the completed. celebrate at a New Year’s Eve Ironsides list of menu selections . Our next meeting is on November st Block Party hosted by Lucille Berry, Aquacise meets every M-W-F between 21 to finalize our work with respect 752-7078, but we’ll be with you again 9:30-10:30 with Mike. The cost is $5.00 to the design phase. We will provide soon. per session and it is a “come when you an update for our Community at HEADS UP: Next year we’ll see you can” class. We also have a monthly the Annual Meeting. Our goal is to at the Singles Club, the Air Force luncheon on the second Friday of each have the construction documents Wives Club luncheon in February, Rev. month after class in the At Ease Club. completed by the end of December Marline Walters’ Chapel service in Aquacise is a great way to get and with bids going out in January. March, and the annual Fogie Follies in keep physically fit without putting Again, we have received input from April. Cheers! a strain on your joints. Mike targets our entire community and it is our cardiovascular system while appreciated. exercising all our major muscle groups. This is a great workout! But we’re not Sports intimidating in this class, we want everyone to have fun, so you can do as little or as much as you feel like. Tennis   Best of all, we like to think we’re the Catherine Fowler friendliest and most welcoming group in town. So come out and make some Larry Ogle had knee replacement rd new friends or renew old friendships. surgery Thursday, November 3 . A We do lots of visiting! We don’t care if Therapist is working with him to help you haven’t seen the inside of a swimsuit in his recovery. He says it’ll be at least in “whenever”, once you dip those toes 4 months before he gets back on the in the water you’ll be hooked. court. Larry, we wish you a successful recovery with no more pain! If you have any questions, need a ride or Tennis Tip: When you pick up your some encouragement, please call Mollie racquet and it doesn’t feel quite right, Sandberg at 242-3340. We hope to see you soon! Zebra Band take a look at your racquet grip. It may   be time for a change. The original grip HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Anna Brotemarkle or cushion grip may be shot or it could I can’t believe a year has passed since be that you just need a new overgrip. It we stepped off the ship in Nassau where helps your game to have your racquet in the Junkanoo New Year’s Day parade top condition! was in progress, and a Zebra clad band You tennis players, past and present, was thundering down the street in should have received a notice in your feathered costumes beating steel drums. white box regarding the Annual Tennis Party Tuesday, November 29th, 2011. Fitness Center Serendipitously, about mid year, zebra   inspired products hit the United States (If you have not received this notice call Pat Brennan market big time with hats, suspenders, Hank Newell at 255-6904). Looking shirts, and dozens of other zebra forward to seeing you there. With Thanksgiving just over and the products for sale everywhere. We had holiday season approaching. I’ve been no way of knowing this would happen thinking how fortunate we are to be when we named our band the Zebras nestled here in our own paradise. because of a purchased headdress from Ranking high among the many niceties Nassau. But happily, because of this in IRCC is the Fitness Center. I’m marketing trend, many zebra themed Aquacise Group grateful for our upscale facility with the items became readily available to outfit  Lyn Just and Cheryl Smith best equipment money can buy. What and support our IRCC band. What fun! a pleasure it is to work out in a clean We got a kick out of the ripple effect. environment with mirrored walls, fans, When we played the Army Wives Club The holiday season has started. Thanks- a TV, water cooler and weight scale. luncheon, for instance, those lively giving feasts finished and December Our inventory of 18 pieces of exercise ladies really got into the swing of things Holidays starting with many festivities. equipment ranges from treadmills to by wearing their zebra jewelry, scarves, Help control all of those delicious extra bicycles geared to meet all needs. Not purses, and tapping their zebra shoes. calories by exercising with us in the pool to mention 24 barbells, a powerback Go Girls, and thank you! Special thanks every Monday, Wednesday and Friday bench and a TruStretch cage. Let us give also to all others who welcomed us this at 9:30 am. The pool is heated so no thanks that we have been provided a year at the IRCC Community Fair, the excuses not to work on staying healthy. myriad of choices to help us keep fit. Follies, Piano Bar, various luncheons December 9th is our Holiday luncheon. Is this a great place to live or what? Take and block parties. Husbands are invited to join us in a moment and count your blessings. We Have a happy and safe December and, celebrating this wonderful season. IRCC pilgrims, from lands far and wide, in the swirl of things, remember that Bring an unwrapped gift for "Toys for say thank you, merci, danke, grazie, your liver loves you too so be kind to Tots.” domo and gracias!

Indian River Colony Club 11 Libby Moore, Donna Switzer, Clare Gower & Blind Draw Golf Betty Vogel, Barbi Zorn, Peg Usowski & Billie Alexander Bocce Closest To The Pin  Ray DiMarco  #6...... Marlene Walters #8...... Jeanne Ulander Come meet and play Bocce every WGA Winners  Dottie Barker  #11...... Joan Meeker Thursday at 4 PM We often get enough #16...... Barbi Zorn players for both courts so please keep October 25, 2011-MATCH vs PAR coming! The courts are available every November 8, 2011 - Armed Forces day. You must pick up the keys for the Flight A Challenge - Game Points equipment closet from the Pro Shop st before they close. There is also a junior set. 1 Place (tie)- PLUS 5....Marlene Walters & Patsy Ketchum Winners- Navy/Marines-37.5 Points 2nd Place-PLUS 3...... Birgit Toohill Judi Bickmore 3rd Place(tie)-PLUS 2...... Gail Galliers, Clare Gower Libby Moore & Doris Steinberg Joan Maxwell Bobbi Reif Flight B Doris Steinberg 1st Place-PLUS 5...... Bunny Lachance Birgit Toohill 2nd Place (tie)-PLUS 2...... Bobbie Reif & Barbi Zorn Closest To The Pin 3rd Place-PLUS 1...... Jeanne Ulander #6...... Bobbi Reif Bowling #8...... Kathi Marler  Tony Grandovic  Flight C #11...... Gail Galliers 1st Place-PLUS 1...... Susan Stout #16...... Barbara Lawson There are two openings in this league. nd 2 Place (tie)-EVEN...... Peg Usowski Birdies If you are interested in bowling with us, & June O’Connor please call Tony @ 253-3194. rd #11...... Gail Galliers 3 Place (tie)-MINUS 1...... Clare Gower, #12 & #18...... Birgit Toohill Helen Ball & Carol Reeve IRCC High Scores Through Chip In October 2011 Closest To The Pin #17...... Jo Britton Men 160+ #6...... Claire Carlen #8...... Birgit Toohill 210 Tony Grandovic 236 235 #11...... June O’Connor Nine Hole Ladies Glen Garrett 160 #16...... Gail Galliers  Kathy Hokula  Ron Rickard 168 Birdies This month we offer our Rico Bermani 164 #12...... Jeanne Ulander & Libby Moore deep condolences to Howard Estes 161 Mary Beth Taylor on the #16...... Gail Galliers death of her son, Timmy. Harry Kelly 171 169 169 The service was at Chip Ins Hal Neuhard 163 Prince of Peace Anglican #2...... JoyceArnette & June O’Connor Church on Nov. the 12th. Will Ball 191 182 #5...... Lynne Just We postponed our wine th Women 150+ #12...... Jeanne Ulander and cheese party to the 19 so we could #17...... Peg Usowski attend and offer our support to Mary Claudia Estes 150 Beth, Skip and the family. We will also Jean Coleman 181 152 November 2, 2011 -Florida Scramble send a donation to the IRCC foundation First Place Team-74 in Timothy’s name. Mary Klock 195 169 151 Our annual Christmas Party will be Marlene Walters Debbie Brown 151 Dec. 8th at 11:30 on the At Ease Club Jean Coleman Porch. Signup sheet is in the Ladies’ Janet Neuhard 174 Ruth Struble Locker Room. Please bring a small Alice Bowser 161 Blind Draw unwrapped stuffed animal for table Second Place Team (TIE)-80 decorations which will go into the Birgit Toohill, Jeanne Ulander, Peggy denim bags given to foster care children. Miller & Gloria Anderson If you have not done so, please review Kathie Marler, Doris Steinberg, June the information left in your mailboxes O’Connor & Helen Ball for accuracy for the new booklet and Nancy Carroll, Doris Neimeth, Carol bring your check for $30 for dues to the Reeve & Helen Hutten next meeting.

12 Indian River Colony Club Nine Hole Ladies Golf news: and Jeanne Carlson Oct. 17th - Low Putts Fourth Place (score of 69) Winners: Marlene Walters, Dick Spann, Jim Alexander and Ruth DeAngelis. Red Tees...... Joyce Arnette (15) DAL (score of 78) Sue DeMarco, Mary Shawler , Lynn Just (17) Stan Krupnik, Wayne Fryman, Barbie Zorn and Clare Gower. Green Tees...... Tic Jamison (18) Dates for 200 Club Tournaments for 2012 Oct. 24th - Odd Holes We are working to make 2012 a success. Mark your calendars. Winners: Scrambles: January 12, March 1, April 5,(Dinner/dance) Red Tees...... Marion Simerly (28), June 21st- (awards and meal at At Ease Club) Lynn Just (32), th Susan Stout (32) August 9 - (At Ease Club) October 18th- (Dinner/Dance) Green Tees...... Sue DeMarco (35), Pat Corr (36) You may drop your dues check for the first half of 2012 at the Pro Shop in the amount of $60.00 per person. Green tee players are welcome. Oct. 31st – Rained Out The 200 Club purchased the measuring tools on the par 3 holes. They have arrived Nov. 7th - Back Nine Scramble and are in use as this is written. Remember, they are plastic and do break. Thanks. Winning Team: As a reminder, to those personell who see that the teams are set up and all score Joyce Arnette, Mae Morris, Susan Stout, cards a printed, please thank the pro-shop team for their patience and endurance. Alice Fahinger If you have questions, please call Bill Fletcher, 255-6315 or Sam Powel 259-5883. Remember January 12th is the first scramble for 2012. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! 200 Club  Billie Alexander  The IRCC WGA Armed Forces Tournament The 200 Club members participating in the final scramble of the year We salute Patsy Ketchum for launching the first IRCC WGA Armed Forces tournament enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon on th th on November 8 . She came armed with a camera and a CD of armed forces songs piped October 20 . Prior to the 12:30 tee off, outside to the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine WGA competitors. a usual putting contest, conducted by This game will no doubt be an annual affair. We all had such a good time and some Clare Gower, was held. There were 40 were dressed in their husbands’ military shirts and hats. members participating in the play with a no driver drop out and a minimum of Thank you to Dick Vogel for being ready and able to handle the scoring assisted by three drives for all 18 holes. Following Carl. We all appreciate that, especially Barbi and Joan. the play, as is usual, there was an awarding of prizes, dinner and dance. The 2011 Presidents Cup This dinner/dance is always at the end of the current playing cycle (summer/ The Presidents Cup Tournament, co-chaired by Gail Galliers and Peg Usowski turned out fall and winter/spring). The dinner/ to be a beautiful day, especially for Kathi Marler, who was the Champion with a score of dance is held at the Colony Hall until 136! The winners were as follows: renovation begins June 2012. First Flight 1st - Nancy Carroll .....141 Winners: 2nd-Betty Vogel...... 153 Putting contest...... Jo Britton with 15 Second Flight 1st- Barbara Lawson.139 putts and Fred DeAngelis with 14 putts. 2nd-Joan Meeker...... 142 Third Flight 1st- Jeanne Ulander...142 Closest To The Pin On Par 3’s 2nd- Joan Ousey...... 152 Hole #6...... Jeanne Ulander, 13’3” and Fourth Flight 1st- Dottie Barker...... 144 Bud Carlson, 4’2” 2nd- Helen Ball...... 148 Hole #8 ...... Dottie Barker, 8’3” and Sam Powel 4’3” Hole #11...... Marlene Walters, 4’5” and Gene Anderson 9’8” Hole #16...... Barbie Zorn 13’11” and Sam Powel 22’8” Four places were paid for low scores on the 18 holes as follows: First Place (score of 66) Larry Fay, Bud Carlson, Dottie Barker Marion Simerly Second Place (score of 67) Bill Perry, Wendy Shawler, Peg Usowski and June O’Connor Third Place (score of 69) Sam Powel, Dick Slay, Doris Neimeth, Look for more photos on your member side of the IRCC website under “Galleries.” Indian River Colony Club 13

Continued on pg. 14 Neighborhood to the Bahamas. home 3 days later! Mary McKinney will be returning to her That’s what happens when you’re in good News house on Freedom Dr. on December shape before the surgery. New neighbors 3rd. Pat Coor wants everyone to know of the Ogles in the Hoppes house, will be Continental that she has booked her time for moving in mid-November. c c everyday for the first 7 days. After that We’re glad to welcome back Iris and Martha Levine she is free for other activities if she has Bill Mitchell, who arrived home the Our block party was a huge success. any energy left! afternoon of the Block Party, too late to The Christmas Block Party will be join us for a bite. Betsy and Bill Hampton hosted the th evening. The food was received warmly December 15 , hosted by Lenoir Happy Holidays! Enjoy yourself and stay and those attending thoroughly enjoyed Seekins, Pete and Pat Fay, Joe and Anita healthy! themselves. Thanks Betsy and Bill. Laposata, and Bob and Gayle Archer. Dorothy Jensen will be spending part of Attendees are encouraged to bring an the holiday season in Texas with her son unwrapped Christmas gift for a child and kin. and/or a canned item for our IRCC Livermore, California, is the destination Chapel Food Drive. of Suzi Goodell who will be with her Democracy son and his wife. k Walter F Bleiler, Jr. k Very soon the seasonal lights and decorated trees will appear to welcome Frontier Thanks to Gloria and Gene Anderson in the holiday season. To all, happy c Andrea Aiello c for hosting our last Democracy and holidays and good times with family Freedom Friends Block Party. Cocktails and friends, and lots of good eating, at the Anderson’s and then dinner in the especially those cookies! Carmen and Juan Santiago visited Viet Stain Glass Room at the club. Everyone Nam October 15th-26th. It was Juan’s st had a great time getting together. January 1 , 2012 marks a new first time back in 41 years, after having beginning. May it be a year of good spent 5 years there (1965-70). We all want to welcome our newest health, good friends, and much neighbors Enid and Joseph Gohra who happiness. They stayed at Saigon’s Rex Hotel, are moving into their new home at which had been significantly expanded 1351 Democracy Ave. They didn’t have and modernized over time. However, to move far as they were already IRCC Juan easily recognized the “original” residents. Joe said they just wanted a section. He was also able to practice golf course view. his Vietnamese during several walking Freedom Drive Liz Petterson and her daughter attended c c tours of the city’s more historic sites. th Betty Rogers They took day trips to Lai Khei, Cu Chi, the 65 Coast Guard Academy class Long Binh, Tay Nin and Nui Ba Den reunion in New London, CT. Liz said it Having just returned from a week at a (areas of operation of Juan’s 1st Infantry was great reconnecting with members time share in Virginia, Cindi Morgan Division and 1st Aviation Brigade) with of her husband’s class of 1947 again. is back on the move. She is driving a hotel furnished car and driver. They Liz then visited her son, Eric and to Duck Key in the Florida Keys to rode a hydrofoil down the Saigon River his family in New York City and her attend her former secretary’s daughter’s to the resort area of Vung Tau. daughter and her family in Montclair, wedding the week of November 11th. On NJ. Liz, her son and his daughter drove November 25th, she will drive to Miami They had a great time and enjoyed every to Parent’s Weekend at the University of to help her brother celebrate his 75th aspect of the trip, except the 43 hours NC, Chapel Hill and they really enjoyed birthday! Way to go, girl! they had to spend inside the airplanes to it, especially the football game. Liz also make the round trip! Mary Lou Scott had a visit from her son, visited a number of friends in Virginia Mark Cass from San Diego, California. Betty and Dick Jeffrey went on a with an additional stopover in Hilton She reports they had a wonderful time Scholarship Cruise to Bermuda, flying Head, SC before returning home. to New York City to board the Veedam, just hanging out and visiting family and th th Clara and John Cleland spent several friends at Daytona Beach. on October 9 -16 . On the same ship days visiting Clara’s sister, Lelia Kehoe and trip was a woman Betty had known Penny and Jim Gillis recently returned in Warrenton, VA and then their son in Yardley, Pennsylvania, some thirty LTC Gary Cleland in Fredericksburg, home after 30 days of visiting five years ago! Both of their names were Penny’s sister, who works for the US VA. Then off to San Antonio, TX for changed – second marriages – same John’s Korean War Regimental reunion, Ambassador to NATO in Brussels; a boat, same trip thirty-five years later! two week stay in Locarno Switzerland; a visit to Clara’s niece, Mrs. J. C. Noyes and visiting a nephew, who is an Army The Block Party was a delightful in Kennedy, TX and then back to San Major stationed in Germany. They plan success! Newcomers Jack Barrett, Tony Antonio, TX where John and Clara to stay home till next spring and enjoy Colasanto, Sandy Ninness and Marlene attended the annual MOAA meeting. IRCC. Konik, (who hung a great witch for Clara said they had a great time visiting Halloween) were there, and Jay Gennett everyone. Gayle and Bob Archer are anticipating was out in public again – so nice to see. a visit from their niece, visiting from Bonnie and Walt Bleiler really enjoy Larry Ogle was talking to his doctor video conferencing with their daughter the Philippines for the first time. Gayle’s about a knee replacement and the Dr. sister from California will come with Debré and three grandkids in San said, “I have a cancellation this week!” Antonio, TX as well as Walt’s sister her to celebrate Thanksgiving. After Larry, said, “I’ll take it!”, and he was which they will go for a four day cruise Linda in Longmeadow, MA .The future is final here! What a great way for

14 Indian River Colony Club grandparents and parents to both see and keep them safe. Merry Christmas and talk to our grandchildren and our to all! children. All you need is a computer Ironsides If you have any holiday news for January c c with a built in or attached video camera that would be great. John Sullivan and download the Skype program. You really need to have a high speed It didn’t take Ironsides Avenue newest internet connection to ensure the best neighbor, Clem Buckley, to get into quality picture and sound. And it’s the swing of things here. Clem hosted FREE!! the November block party at his home. In-Fre-Dem As usual the block party was a fun, Would you like to share information about c c yourself and your family? Place a note in my B.J. Pipher neighborly affair and Clem arranged for white box or send me an e-mail at bleilerw@ the Zebra Band to entertain and lead earthlink.net with your information as a Well, it might not have been “over the the group in a sing-along. Everyone Word attachment. The deadline for the river and through the woods”, but if all was getting into the holiday spirit. January 2012 issue of the Colony Voice is the cars along Independence were any Clem moved here from across town, December 10, 2011.THANKS! indication, there was a lot of “goin’ to Continental Avenue. Grandma’s house” for Thanksgiving. Beverly Stowers and Mimi Donnay Hope everyone had a great holiday, not spent an exciting day at Disney World too much turkey, dressing and pumpkin on a beautiful mid-November day. pie. (I can give you the number of a Accompanied by a friend, they managed good pants alteration lady.) to visit a wide variety of the attractions We are certainly delighted to have some in three parks in one day. Highlights of Goldrush new neighbors. Kathy and Ken Shumate their visit include the live show “The  Jacqui Bermani  moved into 1514 Independence on Lion King” in Animal Kingdom, the November 1st. They actually bought Great Movie Ride in Hollywood Studios We heard that the Goldrush Dinner their home last March, remodeled and the inspiring American Adventure was wonderful and everyone had a the interior, lived there for 2 days and Show in EPCOT. They even caught the wonderful time. See you for the next then left for their home in Washington last weekend of the Food and Wine one in January. state. After spending two winters in Festival. Everyone was impressed how Liz and Mike Brenyo’s children were Vero Beach, they visited IRCC and just complete an experience someone using down to visit in October with their couldn’t help themselves and put their a wheelchair, such as Mimi, can have at sunglasses in hand. Mother Nature home on the market in Washington and Disney World. gave them a mini-hurricane and lots decided to make this their permanent Todd Stowers, Beverly’s son, who lived of rain but they had a wonderful time home. Ken is a retired Marine (also with her on Ironsides for many years, is with their parents and a great visit. It’s a retired engineering manager and doing fine at Spyglass Road’s Wuesthoff wonderful to see Liz out and about a computer science instructor). You will Progressive Care Center. Todd, who little bit more. find Ken out on the golf course (Just has been there for several months, will There were and will be lots of people walking, no clubs) every day. Kathy is remain there indefinitely to receive the visiting our happy street. Don Bullen’s a retired software engineer and they around-the-clock care and socialization sister and brother-in-law were here for a worked together at Hughes Aircraft Co. opportunities that he needs. Over many week. Kathleen and Robbie Robinson’s Kathy loves crafts, especially creating years, Beverly has done an incredible job Daughter-in-law may be coming to visit for custom bead work and Afghans and caring for Todd who was brain injured in the holidays. Their son is in Afghanistan. Ken is researching and writing a book a car accident in Satellite Beach during Victor Hernandez’s two brothers were focused on Colonial America 10 years his senior year in high school. (Con.’t on pg. 16) down to visit him and Anna. prior to the Revolutionary War. They It was good to see Steve Alm getting The Hula Dancers gave a great both look forward to getting involved around with his cane after his knee performance at the Single’s Dinner. The in a broad range of IRCC activities. (If replacement. Recently, he was seen Line Dancers gave another Holiday the way they pitched in to help with the working on his car in the driveway. show at Town Square. Everyone Marine Corps Ball is any indication of Ruth Batt is delighted that her daughter enjoyed both performances. their involvement, they are certainly was able to transfer in her position as going to be a great asset to our In-Fre- an F.B.I. agent from New York to South The Navy Ball was beautiful and a Dem family.) wonderful success. Lots of people Florida so that they will be living a bit worked really hard – Pish Pishdad, Jack Well, I guess no one went anywhere, did closer to each other. John and Ginny Parks and Liz and Mike Brenyo and anything or had any special visitors last Vennerholm are working hard on the all the others that helped out. Monica month, as there were not any little notes December Cart Barn Players’ reading Parks and Cynthia Pishdad sang - lovely. in my box or on my computer. of “A Christmas Carol.” So far, they Lots of Goldrushers attended and had a Pat Lenhard and Meg Morley are have auditioned 24 readers for 30 marvelous time. Thanks to all. planning a great Christmas party for us. parts. Among his many other activities, Mark your calendar for December 22nd, John is an active contributor of the Our very very best goes out to all of our Colony Hall renovation committee, neighbors who are ill or not feeling well. and more information will be coming you way shortly. representing the Cart Barn Theater Don’t forget the Annual Christmas group. Congratulations to Bud and June Chorus Dinner Concert on December We certainly wish everyone a very th th Merry Christmas. O’Connor who are nearing completion 10 & 11 . of a 8-week course in computer software We hope everyone has a wonderful applications. Holiday Season. God Bless our Troops

Indian River Colony Club 15 anniversary on November 11th. A scrumptious feast was enjoyed at Café Margaux, Cocoa Village, joined by close East Indy Loop friends John and Clara Cleland of IRCC. k Carol Childs k Lower Independence k Barbara Krupnik k The NC mountains were beautiful and cool, but cold weather was starting Woody Aman’s grandson, Patrick, who so Wendell and Carol headed back to is in the Air Force is on a tour of Iraq. Florida, as did Fae and Roger Massey. Mayflower We wish him the best and a safe return. While gone, our neighborhood grew by c Lovi Lovisone c There is also exciting news about her several families. Dave and Sue Prewitt granddaughter Caitlin, who is touring and Betsy and Bill Cook bought homes. Rio, Australia and Asia as a dancer with Ross and Mary Brown celebrated their Garry and Lydia Boyer have also th the famous rapper Kanye West! Bert joined our group for our block parties. 50 wedding anniversary on August 5, and Jim Mitchell spent Veteran’s Day Welcome to all. 2011. They are going to continue that with their granddaughter Brittany up in celebration with a Thanksgiving cruise Pat and Paul Tilson had a very busy to Mexico with a son, a nephew and his Tallahassee. summer. Starting in May they sailed Pat Emrick is doing well, I am happy to fiancé. Let’s all give Ross and Mary a big from Miami to South and Central CONGRATULATIONS! report. Nancy and Bill Fletcher spent America, through the Panama Canal to five days in O’Fallon, Illinois with their San Diego; went to Charleston, SC for a This fall, Doy & Dick Slay flew to son, Brian and his family during the Omaha and drove to Harlan, Iowa for a Hurricane Hunter mini-reunion; flew to th Thanksgiving holiday. Vancouver, BC , boarded the Celebrity 50 Anniversary & family reunion. It Carole and Don Kane will be here until Century to Alaska where they enjoyed was Dick’s first time to meet all of the Christmas when they will then travel a homecoming with 16 crew members relatives - he was embraced with love to their home in NC for a big family from a previous trip; attended the Gala and fellowship. The old saying, “You gathering. They will visit famous places of the National Reconnaissance Office can’t go home again” really fits this such as the Biltmore Mansion and in DC where Paul worked for 28 years; occasion for Doy, who had not been Grove Park Inn. visited the new Smithsonian Air and home for over 10 years. The town was Space Museum at Dulles Airport where changed considerably. They never did Don and Edith Schrope have returned find the old farm belonging to Doy’s from MN and are right back into the film-return imagery satellite systems were de-classified and the satellites family. Doy hardly recognized ALL the activities here at the IRCC. They report cousins & their spouses, WHEW!! ONE having a busy summer which included themselves put on display for the Gala attendees; flew to Branson, MO for THING that had not changed was the attending Northwest Pilots Association beauty of the State of Iowa - the corn reunion in Omaha, Nebraska. They also the Navy Hurricane Hunters reunion catching up on recent adventures. Paul fields, the rolling hills of green, the spent a few days in Branson on their beautiful oak, maple and white birch trip up to MN last May. wrote that other than these things, it was a pretty slow summer. trees. The old three story homes were Gene Wright will have a few weeks visit still there and very well maintained. from daughter Wendy during Christmas Dave and Peggy Kobey enjoyed a Doy wonders if some of you have had and they also will go up to DC to see driving trip to a family reunion in this same experience. Wendy’s children. Boston where Dave got together with some cousins that he hadn’t seen in over The Mayflower Ave semi-annual block Happy birthday to Ben LaPointe, who party held in November was a huge th forty years. While there they managed celebrated his 89 birthday on November success with a good attendance. The th to see the Red Sox play at Fenway Park. 9 . He and Al enjoyed visits from the entertainment provided by the IRCC children. We wish Ben many more! Following their return they enjoyed a visit from Peggy’s brother and his wife group the “Golden Eagles” was fantastic, Walter Woolwine spent Thanksgiving in and shared brunch dockside at River including the sing alongs. Dick and Gail Alexandria, VA with his children. Rocks. Ed and Mary Lynne Browne Galliers and their team did a wonderful Mary Wimmer and daughter, Leslie enjoyed a visit over Halloween from job decorating and organizing the enjoyed a short cruise to Nassau, their daughter and son-in-law from evening. Thanks folks!! Several readings Bahamas as part of radio station WMMB Charleston, SC. Recently Ed flew by Gail and the “pig” song by Dick were of Brevard County’s “tea party” group. to Denver, CO to meet with Army wonderful. Barbie & Burl Zorn won They are excited to report their long buddies to go hunting for duck, geese the 50/50 as well as the surprise gift of search for a new car has ended with the and pheasant in Colorado, Kansas heading up the Mayflower Spring block purchase of a new 2011 Honda CR-V. and Nebraska. Ed returned tired party. Look ahead for the date. Joy Viskochil recently enjoyed a cruise but triumphant re: harvest of duck ATTENTION: Input for the Colony Voice out of Baltimore, MD traveling up the and geese, but reported that nary a publications for the months of Jan. and Feb. northeast coast. Ports of call included wily pheasant was to be found which 2012, should be sent to Doy Slay as she has Bar Harbor, Portland, Boston and was unusual as the Nebraska area is agreed to fill in for Lovi as the Colony Voice Nova Scotia. The cruise was actually so close to South Dakota, which is street reporter for the Mayflower, Republic a mini-reunion of her husband’s West usually swamped with the beautiful and Kitty Hawk residents. Her contact Point class. She had a great time as the and tasty birds. Ed’s return was further information is: Email: [email protected] weather was very cooperative. Hope enhanced by the arrival of their son Home Phone: 321-255-6726, Address: 1380 everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving. from Portland, Oregon to be with his Mayflower Ave parents to celebrate their 61st wedding

16 Indian River Colony Club then on for 3 weeks at the Grand Luxxe at the Grand Mayan in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. HASTA LUEGO. NorthGate Jean Coleman entertained two nieces from Virginia, the Coleman side. They c Cookie Stewart c enjoyed the Brevard Zoo’s “tree top” Well, to begin with, I still can’t believe zip lines. Very interesting and if you Middle Independence are really brave, do the Challenger   how time is passing by so quickly. Beth Moberley November is here and we are in the one. Jean is going to Naples for process of getting ready for the holidays Thanksgiving, and says she knows she Hal and Marie Gibson took a trip to will enjoy it. Oklahoma and Texas during the month and the New Year is only a couple of months away. I have some catching up The next Patriot / Yorktown dinner is a of October. They attended an Oklahoma nd football game and enjoyed seeing to do with some news. Nina Mallis put Seafood Buffet on Friday December 2 . lots of family. On October 29th, Hal together a very nice party. Nina called Hope to see you there. and Marie along with Nelle and Sam it her floor finish coming to an end. Woods, hosted an Oktoberfest. It was Good friends and food put it to the test, absolutely delightful. Some dirndl skirts so a very nice time was had by us all. I for the women and some men in their say Nina makes the best deviled eggs in lederhosen and the “Sauerkraut Umpah, town. Thanks again for a very nice time. Pilgrim Ave. Everyone had a good time and we had Umpah” band gave the club an authentic c Shirly McCormick c German ambiance. Bratwurst, German to rush though since the stormy weather potato salad and strudel made up some was minutes away, to end a pleasant Bunny and Andy LaChance have of the German menu and, of course, evening too fast. enjoyed a long vacation. First, they don’t forget the beer. A good time was Ann Matthiessen had gone to NY went to Ireland. Then they returned to had by all. for her granddaughter’s wedding and the U.S. where they traveled to Maine, Larry Moberley proudly shows his remarked how Sarah,who is the only Niagara Falls and the final stop was heritage with the Texas flag blowing in daughter of her oldest son Jimmy, Savannah at their daughter’s home. the wind underneath the American flag. made such a beautiful bride and the Frank and Anne Keith have their son, Well, neighbors have joined in showing ceremony was just great. Ann also said Peter, and family visiting from New how proud they are to be Texan. The her daughter Jo-Anne had treated her to Jersey. Sue Rockefeller is in Virginia Barks have the Texas flag waving a pedicure, something she had not ever visiting family. Ann Berry is still proudly also. Larry salutes them and experienced and had her toes painted a teaching knitting lessons. nice pink. says “Howdy”. Dee and Tom Nardle have moved to The Hard Rock in Tampa had an I caught up with Deedy Foster at the Pilgrim. She’s a GS15 and still works at awesome birthday bash for Jerry Borges NY Connection. Dee had just returned Ft. Belvoir. She’s the daughter of Dot and his In-Laws, Andy and Pauline from her yearly summer retreat to New and Doug Hutchens. While she’s away, Hampshire and had a good visit with Tom is holding down the fort. Kalton. The decorations included cake, family and friends. She was happy to be wine, balloons (about 30 or so), play home to rest up and get ready for family Shirley McCormick will serve as silver money as well as paper money visits for the holidays. President of the Singles Club again. and candy and hats/a tiara for Pauline! I truly wish everyone has had a great She got more “Happy Birthday’s” and Thanksgiving with family and friends. kisses than she ever has in her life... a Now we are going into Christmas, so lot of them from, as she put it, “strange here are wishes for a safe and Happy men” (ones she had never seen before). th Holiday and enjoy all the goodness we Andy and Pauline enjoyed their 86 and are blessed with each and every day. Pioneer & Valley Forge 83rd Birthdays. Jerry celebrated his 74th. With hope in our hearts, we can do c Doris Tantum c He is a 72 year resident of sunny, cool, anything! Happy endings happen all the beautiful California with 2 years added time. Happy Holidays! on here in Florida as of November 5th WELCOME BACK to all our residents this year. How time flies when you’re who spent the summer away from IRCC. having fun in the sun, rain, wind, heat, Thank you to Emily & Steve Swihura for freezing cold temperatures, tornadoes, hosting the November Block Party. hurricane threats, humidity, being I spent four days on St. Simon’s Island, chased by animals, snakes , birds, Etc. GA. It is such a lovely island. If you have never been there, the drive is less than four AH!! FLORIDA!! Jerry sure wishes he Patriot Drive & Yorktown th were back in Long Beach, California hours. George and I celebrated our 55 Court Wedding Anniversary on November 3rd. where he could get a piece of pie and a c Bob Bowman c cup of coffee after 9 PM! Hmm - Is that Jim Withner has moved to Connecticut regular or decaf? to be near family. Mona and Merrill Wood, who just Helen Oehl and I and other members I want to wish everyone the best and arrived back from their “snowbird of the Drama Club attended the Sleuth’s safest holiday season ever!! Spend the summer” in their mountain valley home Mystery Show luncheon at Holiday time with family and friends and count in WV, left again for a month to attend Inn in Viera. The production was your blessings. USCG and the Centennial of Naval called, “Kim & Scott Tie the Knot”. The Aviation events in Pensacola, Florida audience was to solve the mystery of who shot the groom. We had to listen Indian River Colony Club 17 carefully and write down clues to help us. a complete recovery from her recent You may have seen Ralph & Claire Duty, Honor America Tour honors heart surgery. Just when we thought military service by educating and Carlen walking their standard poodles the Raymonds had traveled the road to Flicka (white) and Journey (black). inspiring Americans to identify and recovery, the road became longer! engage in ways that can really help Claire trained Flicka and Journey in Susan and Bruce Stout enjoyed a few their driveway until they had the lanai veterans, the military and their families. days of relaxation with friends in The tour length was set to equal a enlarged. They are show dogs and have Ormond Beach this fall. They had a won many ribbons. Recently they had normal deployment. noteworthy fix-it-yourself pancake During the year Debra and Doug to put Flicka down because she was ill breakfast in the Old Sugar Mill and the Vet said he could do no more. visited 200+ communities, 80+ military Restaurant at DeLeon Springs State installations, 20+ Veterans Homes/ We will miss seeing Flicka around the Park. The “honeymoon” was over, neighborhood. Organizations and 39 of the top 50 however, when they experienced a US metropolitan areas, meeting with Sad news. John S. Finlay III USAF (Ret.) harrowing drive home during the troops, veterans, families and officials. passed away in November. He and his “unnamed storm” of Saturday, October th Doug cycled 18,067 miles averaging 61 wife Carolyn have resided on Pioneer for 8 . (A date they will long remember.) miles per stage for 296 stages. Elevation many years. Our sympathy to Carolyn Their parrot, Mikey, was shreiking as he changes en route totaled over 548,000 and their family. John had spent five bounced around in his cage on the back feet plus two mountain climbs, Mount years as a POW in Vietnam at the Hanoi seat. They were glad to reach home Adams and Rainier, WA. Fellow cyclists Hilton. safely and discover that Tippicanoe was joined for 52 days. More sad news. Timothy Craig Taylor still on high ground. Debra, the team supporter, drove their PFC USArmy died in November, Once again, Irene and Ben Abramowitz patriotic theme-wrapped RV (with auto also. He was out newest and youngest headed to Georgia recently. This time in tow), logging 27,000 miles in the RV Pioneer resident. Tim moved to Pioneer they attended the graduation of their and 20,000 in the car with 280 site stops. in September 2010. He is the son of grandson, Alex, from the Airborne From December 2011 to March 2012, Skip and Mary Taylor who reside on School. After two weeks of recruiting they will document their journey with Ironsides. Our sympathy to his family. duty and two weeks leave, Alex shall nd its many stories. Malvene and Ben, report to the 82 Airborne Division meanwhile, spent the Thanksgiving where he shall assume his duties as a Holiday with them at IRCC. combat medic. Paratrooper, Uncle Dave, Best wishes for the holidays, and a pinned on Alex’s jump wings. healthy New Year. Ben Lewis has provided an update of Tippicanoe the year-long Duty, Honor America   Tour on which his daughter, Debra Gene King Lewis and her husband, Doug Adams started a year ago. Debra and Doug, Tis our fond hope that all had an both West Point 80, and retired veterans enjoyable Thanksgiving, despite the completed the year-long tour of all 50 trials and tribulations of life. We states plus DC on 6 October 20ll. The wish Dee Raymond better health and

For The Birds by AA It’s a good feeling to know others like Chip Megica will jump in to do this column, as he did for October. Thanks, Chip, for the delightful column! I thought his story of the anhinga “climbing” the tree to his nest was fascinating! It takes a lot of careful watching to observe that kind of unusual behavior, and birders are good at that! Don B. and Robin were delighted to note the return of the Painted Buntings exactly on October 1st. Don had planted viburnums behind his yard, which gives the small buntings’ good cover before jumping over to his feeders. (This behind Goldrush.) Gretchen, on Mayflower, had flocks of delightful warblers flitting through her backyard, during the weeks of late September and early October. Peterson, in one of his early books called them “confusing fall warblers” and “confusing spring war- blers”, there are so many (confusing) kinds of them! And they are passing through – so quickly that I got my special feeder and seed out to late – they’d moved on to southern climes.

The 15th Annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival will be held January 25th-30th, 2012, at the Brevard Community College North Campus in Titusville, Florida. The campus is on Route 1, on the north side of Titusville, on the right, near the hospital. Contact the Festival office by phone 800-460-2664 or 321-268-5224 or by email [email protected]. The lectures are specific and full of fascinating information but you must sign up early as they fill up. Bird watching trips and use of camera trips are packed full of fun. Bring cameras, binoculars, water, cell phones, light rain gear and scopes. I have just received the brochure listing all the activities and will be sending in my registration. Call me at 757-3125, if you are interested.

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Indian River Colony Club 19 Barb Lawson 751-1008 Ham Radio Reference Directory Robert Hall 255-6864 Holiday Tour of Homes Colony Voice Staff Mary Shawler 752-0814 Activity Leaders Kiwanis Graphics Aquacise Joe Brubaker 751-3805 Layout & Editor -Maureen Reeder - 255-6026 Mollie Sandberg 394-6098 Library Coordinator Jennifer Slaughter- 255-6000 ext. 6027 Art Group Evie Anderson 751-3527 For the Birds -Andrea Aiello 757-3125 Witha Lacuesta 259-3635 Line Dancing Spotlight- John Sullivan 253-1159 Irene Abramowitz 255-6432 Lee Wyatt 751-0263 Insertion Team Audio Video (AV) Group Mah Jongg Wanda Welch - Team Leader 255-6661 Bill Perry 253-6487 Jean Dougherty 255-6440 & Special thanks to all of the volunteers Al Laferte 255-6416 Mah Jongg- (National League) Ballroom Dancing Sally Busker 242-7996 Circulation Team William Chepolis Masons Flo Barber 255-9584 & Witha Lacuesta 259-3635 Tom Jones 253-1157 Gaston & Sheila Jennett 751-9870 Bingo Member Assistance Program Gil & Judy Steinfort 253-1120 Andy Hills 622-8156 Janet Hudson 255-2142 Harry Jones 253-8346 Mary Masterson 757-5649 Patriotic Club Bocce Ball Mary Wimmer 242-1501 Street Reporters Ray DiMarco 255-2196 Piano Bar Continental Bowling Janet Hudson 255-2142 Martha Levine 752-7126 Tony Grandovic 253-3194 Prayer Line Democracy Bridge - Duplicate Kay [email protected] Walt Bleiler 253-9781 Paul Donovan 255-6447 259-6431 East Indy Loop Bridge-Ladies-All Day Partner Quilting Carol Childs 751-9637 Mary Johnson 255-6869 Suzanne Nunnally 751-7575 In-Fre-Dom Bridge-Ladies-Casual Zebra Band Carole Patterson 259-2438 BJ Pipher 254-1203 Anna Brotemarkle 242-7322 Bridge-Ladies-Party Freedom Jim Miller 255-6761 Marie Gibson 255-6431 Semper Fi IRCC Marilyn Maloney 751-9717 Cart Barn Players Mel Steinberg 253-1544 Betty Rogers 255-6992 Billie Eitel 751-3366 Shuffleboard Frontier CERT Earl Allen 255-6745 Andrea Aiello 757-3125 Paul Busker 242-7996 Singles Goldrush Chorus Paul Ill 242-9768 Jacqui Bermani 757-6323 Sam Powel 259-5883 Stretch & Rhythmic Exercise Computer Club Independence Marlos Vaughn 255-2313 Barbara Krupnik 253-6496 Clem Buckley 775-6205 Tennis Crafts - Sweat Shop Hank Newell 255-6904 Ironsides John Sullivan 253-1159 Janet Hudson 255-2142 Fogie Follies Mayflower Richard “Lovi” Lovisone 610-8453 Al Hoffman 255-6484 Golden Eagles Quartet Middle Independence Beth Moberley 751-9333 Paul Eitel 751-3366 Colony Voice Deadline Golf - Men’s Golf Association th Northgate 12 of every month Dick Galliers 255-3139 Cookie Stewart 254-5912 for E-mail or Word attachments Monday - Black Tees Patriot/Yorktown Send To: Ed Alexander 255-6805 [email protected] Bob Bowman 752-5955 Wednesday Games Pilgrim Chuck Morrisson 757-8377 It is requested that hand written Shirley McCormack 757-7963 Golf Tournament Director submissions be received by the Pioneer Paul Busker 242-7996 10th of every month Doris Tantum 752-6539 Golf - 200 Club to allow for typing, and placed in the Tippicanoe Bill Fletcher 255-6315 white box at the Administration Gene King 752-0311 Golf - The Tuesday Afternoon Social Building. Jack Warehime 255-6586 Submissions received after this date Golf - Colony 9 Hole LGA can not be guaranteed placement. Anne Allison 254-4689 Golf - Women’s Golf Association NOTE: All articles must be no more BeBe Bruns 253-9833 than 350 words. Any number of Coldwell Banker Paradise Golf - Men’s Blue words over that number may be Weekends/ Holidays Bill Hiestand 255-2698 removed, at the discretion of the Phone: 321-255-6000 Golf - Monday 18 Hole Couples editor. Thank you for your Press #1 for Sales & Friday Couples cooperation.

20 Indian River Colony Club Denise Hayes-Member Services Ext. 6054 Nat Natto- Disaster Advisor 255-6925 Board Of Directors Thurman E. “Gene” Anderson - Chairman 757-5393 Benjamin “Ben” Abramowitz- Planning & Policy Committee (PPC) John Novotny- Chairman 255-3270 Other Vice Chairman 255-6432 Ben Abramowitz- Vice Chairman 255-6432 Directors John K. Robinson - GM 255-6009 Residents’ Activities Council Garry Boyer 254-6839 William “Bill” Benagh 254-3446 Barbara Hoagland -President 751-2901 Paul Busker 242-7996 Paul Donovan 255-6447 Kathy Hokula-Vice President 610-4665 Cindi Morgan 242-4634 Larry Fay 751-3567 Paula Twells -Secretary & Jim Moseley 255-9119 Pete Fay 253-4085 Newcomers Chairman 610-8003 John Novotny 255-3270 Bill Hiestand 255-2698 Doris Steinberg -Treasurer 253-1544 Paul Ill 242-9768 Penny Gilles 255-9080 Corporate Officers (255-6000) Betty Zajac-Parlimentarian 254-9608 John K. Robinson - COO/GM 255-6009 Betty Craven- 253-9448 Julie A. Roberts-CFO/Sec/Treasurer 255-6005 Advisory Committees Chairman Social Committee David Omler - Dir. of Real Estate Mary Masterson -Garage Sale Athletics Advisory Committee (AAC) IRCC Foundation Liaison 757-5649 Ray Dimarco - Chairman 255-2196 Bill Perry* -Audio/Video Liaison 253-6487 Standing Committees Susan Dimarco - Secretary 255-2196 Architectural Review Committee John Moale - Shuffle Bd. 255-1104 (* : non-voting members) (ARC) Wally Bandura - Pro Shop x224 255-6050 Paul Busker - Chairman 242-7996 Pat Brennan - Fitness Center 752-9940 Indian River Colony Club Cindi Morgan- Vice Chairman 242-4634 Nancy Weiger - Aquasize 242-6537 Chapel Foundation John K. Robinson* - COO/GM 255-6009 Hank Newell - Tennis 255-6904 Rich Agnew *- Residential 255-6001 Pastor Al Bielenberg 636-5504 John Vennerholm 254-3289 Reverand Marlene Walters 242-9949 Wendell Shawler 752-0814 At Ease Club Advisory Committee Norm Neill (Chairman) 242-4537 Duke Bickmore 215-7584 (AEC) Larry Adams 255-6560 Dottie Barker, Chairman 259-4674 Bill Crowe 757-0868 Frank Affleck 751-4778 Bettie Cooke, Secretary 259-8450 Anne Allison 254-4689 Bruce Stout 757-9148 John Arnette 242-5998 Billy Dean Tutt 259-4977 Larry Lyng* (MAC Rep) 242-9608 Lee Blank 622-4807 (*non-voting member) Julie Roberts-CFO/Sec/Treas 255-6005 Wilma Fiedler 255-6861 Budget & Finance Committee Jean Lyng 242-9608 Jim Moseley - Chairman 255-9119 Scheduled Chapel Services- Peter Todsen 255-3320 Non-Denominational: Cindi Morgan Vice Chair 242-4634 *Kathy Hokula, RAC Rep. 610-4665 Garry Boyer 254-6839 Every Sunday- 10:30 AM Colony Hall- *John K. Robinson, COO/GM 255-6009 All Welcome John K. Robinson - COO/GM 255-6009 *Mike Hensley, Club Manager 255-6223 Julie Roberts-CFO/Sec/Treasurer 255-6005 *Non-voting members Bible Study Marketing Committee Golf Advisory Committee (GAC) Bruce F. Stout - 757-9148 Garry Boyer Chairman- 254-6839 Hindman Wall - Chairman 610-4400 Jim Moseley Vice Chair 255-9119 Gene Stys - Golf Course Supt. 255-6064 Indian River Colony Club Tom Clark - Coldwell Banker Wally Bandura - Rec. Dir. x224 255-6050 Foundation Paradise Properties Dick Evans 255-6862 Huck Long-Chairman 752-1127 255-6101 Bill Fletcher 255-6315 Bill Riedel -Vice Chairman 255-6682 Pish Pishdad 752-1999 Dottie Barker 259-4674 Duke Bickmore 215-7584 Bob Spurrier 255-6457 Clara Gower 255-2714 Diane Blank 622-4807 Skip Taylor 242-3279 Kirby Lawson 751-1008 Bob Cote 622-4463 John K. Robinson - COO/GM 255-6009 Charles (Flip) Flippo 751-9454 Carole Patterson 259-2438 Julie A. Roberts Mike Wurzelbacher 917-1294 Floyd Trogdon-Director 255-6626 CFO/Sec/Treasurer 255-6005 Chuck Morrisson 757-8377 Julie Anderson-Director-ex officio 255-6030 Member Relations Committee Gene Anderson-Director-ex officio 757-5393 (MRC) Maintenance Advisory Committee Dave Kobey-Director 752-1983 Cindi Morgan- Chairman 242-4634 (MAC) Julie Roberts-CFO/Sec/Treas-ex officio Paul Busker- Vice Chairman 242-7996 Larry Lyng-Chairman 242-9608 255-6005 Betty Craven-Volunteer Recognition 253-9448 Janyce Barranco -Vice Chairman Hank Newell-Tennis Rep. 255-6904 622-8090 Survivor Assistance Marie Gibson-Bridge Rep. 255-6431 Residential Rich Agnew - 255-6001 Sally Souder - Chairman 255-6772 Sponsorship Res. Maint. Sup. Paula Twells- 255-2465 Dennis Rohne - 255-6013 Ed Wright- Co-Chairman 610-7053 John Sullivan-Cart Barn Players 253-1159 Duke Bickmore 215-7584 Al Neimeth - Asst. 255-6654 Janet Hudson-Member Assistance 255-2142 Lee Blank 622-4807 Rob Robinson - Asst. 254-7977 Donna Switzer-WGA Rep. 254-1765 Dick Galliers- RV Lot Coord. 255-3139 Sam Stapleton- Asst. 253-3490 Julie Roberts-Secretary/Treas 255-6000 John Gnan - 253-1171 Larry & Marlene Ogle- Asst. 757-3342 John K. Robinson - COO/GM Ext. 6009 Larry Lyng 431-1388 Dave Souder - Asst. 255-6772 Marv Moskowitz 242-9980 Patti & Don Boullen-Asst.’s 752-0838

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