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Vol. 23, No. 7 • January 2010

Community News & Update By Kenneth Colen, Publisher

On Top of the World (Central) Owners Association Thank you for submitting a proxy or a Oballot on the vote to amend the Articles of Incorporation and the By-laws for On Top of the World (Central) Owners Associa- tion. This turned out to be an interesting process that actually validated the need for such amendments with respect to the number of votes to establish a quorum for the conduct of Association business. Your Association was successful in gathering the required 66% of votes need- ed to amend both the Articles of Incor- poration and By-laws. The current set of By-laws required that proxies be submit- ted up to five-days before the meeting. Because of the proxies that came in after that date, your board requested that the meeting be continued to Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. Photo by Ray Cech to establish the final, official count. Getting 66% of any population to vote In the center, Ken Colen and Jaye Baillie, President & CEO of the Ocala/Marion Chamber of Commerce is a tall order, even in a small commu- perform the ribbon cutting. nity such as ours. Again, this validates the need to address the number of votes needed to obtain a quorum for the con- duct of business. I want to thank all the Seven New Energy Star resident volunteers, Parkway, COA, SCA, and On Top of the World employees who assisted in canvassing the community to gather proxies. Homes Introduced Remember, every vote counts! By Ra y Ce c h Insurance Wo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e r On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Ocala/Mari- with each home having the capability to house and check its construction, evalu- Several questions at the On Top of on County Chamber of Commerce ambas- drive its energy while utilizing solar pow- ate how tightly it was built, and whether the World (Central) Owners Association sadors assisted with the ribbon cutting at er.” appliances, fans, carpeting, windows, in- annual meeting focused on insurance. the new Model Center located in Candler Attending the ribbon cutting ceremony sulation, etc. meet ENERGY STAR® guide- It is worth additional discussion in this OHills. was President & CEO of the Ocala/Marion lines. Using an infrared gun, they check article. Insurance markets seem to be re- As our natural resources grow scarce Chamber of Commerce, Jaye Baillie, along for air leaks and hot spots. The end result gaining some measure of stability. Prop- and energy costs spiral upward, it be- with On Top of the World participants is a computer-generated model of each erty and wind coverage has become more hooves developers to build more efficient Vice President, Phil Faranda; General house that determines if the total struc- available, but costs remain high. and environmentally friendly homes. To- Manager, Lynette Vermillion; Director of ture meets ENERGY STAR® qualification. Insurance companies mitigate pos- wards that end, On Top of the World is Sales, Vince Ritacco; Construction Manag- Rod Kosares of Professional Testing said sible risk by reducing limits of coverage, meeting the challenge. For the past nine er, Sheryl Johnson; and Director of Mar- that homes in On Top of the World Com- raising premiums, and creating certain years, construction in our community has keting, Jo Salyers. munities have a long history of meeting “carve-outs” for high risk underwriting. held to the mantra of building the best Under a giant tent, vendors displayed and exceeding both ENERGY STAR® and With over $300,000,000 in insured value, and most efficient energy-wise homes in energy conserving products, including a EPA guidelines. the On Top of the World (Central) Owners Florida. shiny new Toyota Prius. Neighbors David In a conversation with Planning & Association represents a significant book Director of Marketing, Jo Salyers said, and Paula Shira demonstrated the sav- Design Manager, Tom Czikk, this writer of business. “While using the best materials and build- ings they are achieving after installing learned of another rating agency—HERS Under the present policy, each owner ing the tightest possible home adds a bit solar panels. Believe it or not, their total (Home Energy Rating System). Under the now has an out-of-pocket expense of five to our cost, the need to conserve energy monthly electric bill adds up to a bit less auspices of the Department of Energy, it percent (5%) of the value of the home and exceed EPA guidelines gives us com- than a $9 customer service charge—an measures how efficiently a home is uti- in the event of wind loss. The wind-loss fort that we are doing the right thing. In unbelievable savings of more than $100 lizing its energy resources. Tom used the coverage does not kick in until the first the long run, everybody wins, the hom- each and every month. Besides putting term “building a healthy house,” referring $250,000 of loss has occurred. Practically eowner as well as our environment.” some money in the bank, Paula and Dave to all the products and parts that go into speaking, many homes would have to be Ms. Salyers went on to say that, “On are doing their share for Mother Earth. a finished home. Before going into an On affected in a storm event to meet this Top of the World is recognized for build- Also, under the tent, Landscape Su- Top of The World home, suppliers must minimum. As a practical matter, in back- ing the most single-site ENERGY STAR® perintendent, Phil Hisey, demonstrated warrantee that their products meet all to-back storms in 2004, total wind-relat- homes in Florida. Not only do houses water conservation products, including energy-efficient and safety standards. ed losses were in the range of $100,000. meet the highest energy efficient stan- some new (and now available) sprinkler On Top of the World homeowners can We didn’t even come near the much lower dards, but all landscaping is designed systems, and a recently introduced sprin- rest assured that from Mr. Colen down to deductible in effect at that time. with an eye on conserving our critical wa- kler-timing box that senses how much the worker hammering the last nail into a The Association maintains a $10,000 ter resources.” water a lawn requires and then adjusts finished home, the final product exceeds (non-wind related) deductible for any Ken Colen expressed his views on the sprinklers accordingly. It’s a real water all EPA, DOE and HERS standards. To vis- occurrence other than wind or hail dam- need for energy conservation and said and money saver. it any of the new models, stop in at the age. The Association’s insurance does not that, “All On Top of the World homes To be ENERGY STAR® rated, every Model Home Center office on S.W. 83rd cover the contents of your home. All own- will continue to meet or exceed ENERGY home built within On Top of the World Loop, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., ers must have an HO6 Unit Owners policy STAR® guidelines. We’re also committed is inspected by Professional Testing As- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or similar) with coverage for all contents to our goal of achieving net-zero homes, sociates. Their inspectors walk through a such as floor and wall coverings, cabinets, appliances, light fixtures, etc., owner ad- ditions such as lanais, deductibles or loss assessments by the Association. Residents are advised to consult their insurance agent for specifics regarding the amount of their loss assessment coverage and possible supplemental windstorm coverage. This non-windstorm deductible applies to any damage to a single dwell- ing or multiple dwellings, and is based on each occurrence of damage. In any case, it is probably time to speak with your agent and review your insurance limits. Other Updates As discussed at the meetings, there are many new developments taking shape around the community. Walgreens is mov- ing forward quickly with constructing a store on the corner of S.W. 80th Avenue and Highway 200. The traffic signal slated for S.W. 80th Avenue and S.W. 80th Street is in final de- sign review by the Marion County Trans- portation Department. At this juncture, we cannot offer a start date. More infor- mation will be available to update every- one on this much-needed improvement in my next article. Construction on Water Treatment Plant 3 is complete and awaiting final permit- ting approval before coming online. The recent updates to the Reuse Plant will allow for expansion of irrigation to com- Photo by Ray Cech mon areas thus decreasing our reliance on the potable water supply for common Mr. and Mrs. Claus participate in the Golf Cart Parade on Dec. 9. area irrigation along S.W. 90th Terrace. The recreational amenities at On Top of the World underwent some major work Here Comes Santa Claus this year. The Arbor Club pool was resur- faced and the showers were updated. By Ra y Ce c h In addition, the Arbor Club tennis Wo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e r courts were resurfaced with a resilient On Dec. 9, the annual Golf Cart Parade ticed their barking whenever the police of the World neighborhoods. Along the surface, reputed to be easier on aging ushered in the holiday season, and this sirens sounded off. The clowns added way they were met with cheers of good joints. So far, all the reports have been year it was bigger and better than ever. vivid color to the parade, as did the Glitzy wishes by residents, who camped out in positive. Santa Claus, sitting atop a classic Cor- Gals and those individually adorned carts deck chairs. The Health & Recreation Building low- Ovette, was the official greeter, wishing a driven by holiday revelers. The traditional golf cart parade ushers er courts have been completely rebuilt, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year This year’s parade was the 10th an- in the spirit of the holidays, and marks paved and surfaced for pickleball courts. to all those On Top of the World residents nual. Parade goers convened behind the the beginning of festivities for On Top of Later in 2010, we will consider the use for lining the parade route. Arbor Club and, at the appointed hour the World residents. It’s a wonderful time the other remaining courts at Health & Golf carts were beautifully decorated, of 2 p.m., they began winding their way of the year that gives pause for memories with everything from teddy bears and toy down the hill to 94th Street, and from of Christmases past and heartfelt hope  Continued on Page 6 Santas, to ride-along poodles that prac- there throughout many of the On Top for the year to come. 2 The World News® January 2010

Golden Oldies Humor By Stan Goldstein

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A. Well, I am not going to get into a into law at the time I am writing this. effort to study the issues involved and political discussion of this issue. I want Q. Have you examined any of the con- then make up your own minds. everyone to read and to enjoy this col- stitutional issues that might exist with Q. Is there any law that requires mem- umn without having any concern that I the new health care bill? bers of a board of administration to re- might have some political agenda that I A. First of all, there is no bill that has side in the community, which they serve? am seeking to espouse. been signed into law as of the time I am A. No. I would imagine that what is Here is what I can say, I believe that it writing this column. Thus, I have no idea most important is that whoever is elected is important for folks to have a written what, if any, constitutional issues there to a board is experienced and educated Advance Directive in place so that at such may (or may not) be. in the many management issues that a time as one is seriously ill or at such time Of course, I am well aware of the many board may face. If I were electing a board as one may be nearing the end of his or statements that have been made by folks member I would read his or her written her life, family members or friends will from various degrees in the political spec- resume before deciding. have a good idea as to the wishes of the trum—some in support of a health care Q. Just for curiosity sake, will you one who has made the Advance Directive bill and others in opposition to one. How- tell us who are the people who most in- (think of the Terry Shiavo matter). ever, I believe that it is not in the interest fluenced, or still influences, your life and What is important, it seems to me, is of anyone who reads my column for me work as an attorney? that your wishes are in place. What those to engage in a political discussion and I Sidney Colen. Kenneth Colen. Two wishes may be, are a personal matter and A. Is It Legal? won’t do it. of my law school professors, whose not one that I wish to discuss except, of As I said in answer to the question names you would not know. Three Cir- Gerald Colen course, in private conference with a cli- above this one in this column, I want ev- cuit Court Judges, whose names I guess ent. eryone to read and enjoy my column with- I should not mention. And of course, my Note: As of the writing of this column, out any concern that I have some political parents. In many wonderful ways, all of Q. What is your view about the Health the U.S. House of Representatives has agenda I wish to espouse. Of course, I do these folks helped me, hopefully, to be a Care Bill requirement of end of life coun- passed a bill, but the U.S. Senate has not. have my own views; but I intend to keep better person and a better attorney. seling? Thus, there is no bill that has been signed them totally and completely out of this Gerald R. Colen is an attorney and column. Here is what I will say, I think member of the National Academy of Elder that everyone should take the time and Law Attorneys and the Elder Law section of the Florida Bar Association. He concen- trates his practice of law in the areas of real estate, elder law, wills, trusts, pro- bate, business law and estate planning. JOY This column is not intended to provide le- gal advice for any specific question. You Evangelical should always consult your own attorney for such advice. Mr. Colen is available for conferences at his law office at 7243 Bry- Lutheran Church an Dairy Road, Largo, Florida 33777; Ph. (727) 545-8114 or at On Top of the World www.joyocala.org in Clearwater, Fla. In Ocala, Fla., Mr. Co- [email protected] len is available, by appointment, for legal conferences at the On Top of the World Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. sales office annex, which is near Yalaha Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Delights. He responds to e-mail at gcolen@ tampabay.rr.com or through his website: Wednesday Evening Worship: 6:45 p.m. www.gcolen.com. Nursery Provided Edward Holloway, Senior Pastor 7045 SW 83rd Pl., Ocala Stay Informed! (352) 854-4509 www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/stayinformed

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Honor Flight Oct. 29, 2009 The following On Top of the World resident was also selected to join the first Ocala Honor Flight on Oct. 29 to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bob Woods. Shutterbugs Orchid Club Photography Linda Rose Photo by Daisy Rowell Marilynn Cronin There was no meeting in December due Masters, first place: Dragonfly. to the holidays. Our January meeting will feature guest speaker, Pete Wood whose We want to thank Ken Colen, On Top I am so fond of saying (since we hobby is the Art of Bonsai. of the World staff, friends, neighbors and don’t have to stand for hours in The main focus of his topic will be to other area photography clubs for sup- a developing lab anymore), digital present the Art of Bonsai, its culture and porting us this past year. cameras are great because you can how it compares to the culture of orchids. January’s display at Master the Possi- always delete and it doesn’t cost Several of our members have expressed bilities is by John Bauer entitled, “Trav- you anything! interest in this hobby; we hope that you els through Peru.” December’s display by If hundreds/thousands of images are will join us for this most informative Mike Gattozzi consisted of a few photos sitting in hard drives or boxes around meeting. taken years ago, scanned into his com- your house, you can put them to work We would also like to extend an invi- puter, and blown up. by making gifts with them for family and tation to anyone living in On Top of the The displays at Freedom Library are friends, and all those other people you World Communities to join us for this a mixture of photos used in the annual feel you want to give those little holiday presentation. I’ve always been fascinated exhibit and others taken at various times somethings to. by this form of art and am looking for- throughout their photography lifetime. First, start with family and others you ward to learning more. Norbert Sachs, display chairman, changes love. Assess their living space so that We want to thank Anke Linthorst for displays monthly at Master the Possibili- you can match a photo with the décor— her presentation about the Jewel orchid ties and Freedom Library. you can make them a framed photo with at our November meeting. After the meet- Seymour Bernstein Webmaster Tom Frostig has updated matching colors in it or coordinate the ing, we toured Don Porterfield’s collection U.S. Army Special Engineer our website with this year’s winners. matting. Go to CVS or Walgreens, or use as well as my own. It’s always interesting “I thought the trip to Washington, A special thanks goes out to Brad Photoshop or iPhoto and make a memory to see how we cope with the different spe- D.C., was wonderful and I Pease, John Bauer and Rick Nelson who or scrapbook. Use your imagination as to cies of orchids and what grows best for comprised our nominating committee. As the topic—a special trip you took togeth- us with our lanai exposures; it’s not al- understand it was a tremendous every club knows, this is not an easy task. er, their birthday celebrations, a special ways easy in this ever-changing climate in job.” The new board will be announced in next anniversary, etc. Start practicing now for central Florida! month’s column. next year. Our next meeting will be Thursday, Volunteer at Photo Tips ShutterBugs—On Top of the World Jan. 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the Arbor Confer- Photography Club stresses education, If you have a new camera, or one you ence Center, Suites B and C. Hope to see sharing, and fun! you there! don’t use enough, and have questions, or The ShutterBugs meet the first three if you just like to take photos, now would Tuesdays of the month at 3 p.m. in the Ar- be the time to join the ShutterBugs. bor Conference Center, Suites B and C. All The best advice I can offer for the com- residents, at all skill levels are welcome to FOR INFORMATION, ing year is threefold: join. If you would like more information World News Deadline CONTACT PAT RUSSELL • Read your manual, become com- about the ShutterBugs, visit our website Noon, 13th of the month VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR fortable and knowledgeable with at www.otowspc.com or contact Gary Uh- your camera’s capabilities; ley at 854-8536 or [email protected]. PH: 237-9712 • Visit photography websites (we have many links on our website) to see how professional photog- raphers compose their shots; go to the library and look at photo books; and most importantly, • Get out and “shoot” – you won’t learn your camera or how to im- prove your photography skills if you don’t practice; stop and think what you want the shot to say. As

Photo by Doris Mauricio Intermediate, first place: Chicken.

Upcoming Publication Date February issue: Jan. 28 4 The World News® January 2010 Neighborhood Association. Operational Posting of Information and challenges, traffic safety, cart path strip- ing, community improvements, entertain- Events Hospitality ment coming to Circle Square Commons We have had several residents say that and the number of enforcements issued they didn’t know about an event and were Linda Tiffany were topics of discussion. wondering how it was advertised. Please The On Top of the World (Central) be advised that we post events and an- Welcome to 2010! Look for new menu Owners Association, Inc., will reconvene nouncements several ways: community items, entertainment and just plain old- its meeting on Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. in order bulletin boards at the Health & Recreation fashioned good times at The Pub and to continue to receive proxies until Jan. 4 Building, Arbor Club, Post Offices, Can- Candler Hills Restaurant. to amend the governing documents to: dler Hills Community Center, Indigo East A great big thank you from the Hospi- • Ensure a +55 and older commu- Community Center and Customer Ser- tality department is sent to you, our resi- nity by strengthening governing vice; www.otowinfo.com; channel 17/22; dents, for helping to make 2009 an excit- documents on age restriction. ads and articles in the World News; and ing and memorable year. Chef Dave and • Update governing documents in flyers at Customer Service. We attempt Chef Greg brought you great food as well compliance with Florida Statutes. to ensure that ads are posted in various as new and innovative menu items, • Change member vote to 50% plus locations so that you will not miss an op- Candler Hills Restaurant Manager, All Around one. portunity. Donna Little, took care of your creature • Expand board of directors to sev- Lamp Posts comforts, and ensured that your needs en members. were met, and the staff of The Pub and Our World A friendly reminder to all residents, Candler Hills Restaurant provided a Yard Debris please keep your lamp post clean and re- friendly atmosphere to make your meals Lynette Vermillion For On Top of the World Central resi- place bulbs as they burn out. Make sure enjoyable. dents, this is a reminder to please place the light sensor is clean and not covered Friendship Catering hosted many pri- Happy New Year! I can’t believe it is your yard debris in front of your home on by debris. Some of our evening walkers vate events, as well as golf banquets and 2010 already. It is once again time to set the curb and not in the back of the home. requested that we pass on this friendly events at Circle Square Cultural Center. our New Year’s resolutions. Have you This is especially important for the villas reminder. It has been a pleasure working with all made yours? As I was thinking of my that back up to S.W. 99th Street Road so Appliance Disposal of you, and I thank you on behalf of the resolutions from a work prospective, I that our trucks do not have to stop and staff for your kindness, and praise of realize it is all about service. Whether it block the golf cart lane. Please place your Please do not dispose of appliances or our contribution to the success of your is serving your needs to create the work yard waste on the curb the day of pick-up other similar items such as TVs, micro- events. The entire Hospitality department order, maintain your lawn or serve you only and please do not include any other waves, vacuum cleaners, etc. at any gar- is pleased to be a part of this great com- in the restaurants, it is all about service. waste or animal feces. bage receptacle or compactor location And with service comes quality. We can other than at the S.W. 90th Street com- munity and we look forward to 2010 with never avoid thinking about safety. So, in Holiday Decorations pactor location. At that location, please great enthusiasm! 2010, we will be focusing on service, qual- Please make sure that all holiday place in the area marked for such items. The Pub ity and safety. decorations are removed by Jan. 16. Live Handicap Parking Spaces The Pub hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Christmas trees may be placed on the Association Meetings Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 curb in front of your home for pick-up Please leave handicap parking spaces p.m., and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Annual meetings were held in Decem- on your community’s regularly scheduled avail­able to others if you truly do not Pub is closed on Sunday. ber for Circle Square Ranch Master As- debris pick-up day. need this benefit. It is illegal to borrow sociation, On Top of the World (Central) someone’s hand­icapped placard and use Check out the specials posted daily, Owners Association, Candler Hills Neigh- Amenity Rules and Calendar of it when that person is not in the vehicle. and look for some new and exciting fea- borhood Association and Indigo East Events It’s also illegal to use the placard of some- tures. Every Wednesday and Friday, we one who has died or to park in a handi- continue to offer the following favorites: Don’t forget that amenity rules and a capped space without a permit. We say Wednesday – Open-faced Prime Rib calendar of events are located on a tab on this as a reminder to everyone not to take served with an onion tower - $8.95. Going Out of Town? the left hand side of the community page spaces away from the people who truly Friday – Fried Whitefish Filet on a hoa- on www.otowinfo.com. The link provides need them. gie roll with lettuce, tomatoes, French Download a PDF of the World News at access to information on events, facilities, We wish you a wonderful New Year, fries and coleslaw or Fish & Shrimp Bas- phone numbers, building information, www.ontopoftheworld.com/newspaper filled with happiness, success and good ket - $8.95. customer service, etc. Be sure to check health. I look forward to a very success- Be sure to warm up with one of Chef out what is planned for 2010. ful 2010. Greg’s hearty soups. Every Friday he features either New England or Manhat- tan clam chowder, and there are special soups daily. Golf Cart Batteries Candler Hills Restaurant We Do Repairs & Service At Your Home Come taste the Tapas menu offering small portions at a great price served ev- eryday and enjoy signature martinis from 6 Volt Batteries & 8 Volt Batteries “around the world” as a tribute to On Best Prices / Call Us Last Top of the World neighborhoods with a variety to fit every taste. Come in and try Motors Too The Candler Cosmo, an exciting blend of premium vodka, Gran Marnier, splash of * Plus tax & EPA 804-0722 cranberry with a twist of lime. Delivered & Installed Free We also sell preowned golf carts & tires Tapas are served from 4 to 6 p.m. dai- ly and Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Martinis are always available. Candler Hills Restaurant hours are: Sunday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Wood Shop Thursday – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Ray Utiss Saturday – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Brunch is served every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, ba- The annual Wood Shop breakfast will con, home fries, assorted Danish and ba- be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 in Suites gels, coffee, juice and made to order om- G and H of the Arbor Conference Center. elets and eggs - $7.95. This year, Friendship Catering will cater Early bird dinner specials can be found our breakfast. There will be a charge and in a display ad in this issue of the World reservations will be required. Informa- News. tion is available on the Wood Shop bulle- Self-serve coffee and doughnuts are tin board. We look forward to seeing you available for golfers at 8 a.m. Monday there. through Saturday. If you have any questions, please call The Prime Rib special every Friday Gordon Cich at 873-2839. and Saturday includes baked potato, veg- etables, salad, rolls and butter for $12.95 and is served from 4 to 8 p.m. Fish Fri- days will feature the fresh catch of the day from 4 to 8 p.m. Price and feature will vary. Driver Safety Program The Pub and Candler Hills Restaurant offer a Dessert Shooters menu with six Save money on your car insurance; varieties from which to choose. Residents classes monthly. For information, and guests can now enjoy espresso mocha crème brulée, key lime pie, NY cheesecake call Joe Briggs at 237-2971. and other exciting flavors. Just $2 a shot or $10 for all six served in mini martini glasses in Candler Hills Restaurant, and small plastic cups in The Pub, so they are portable.

Grandchildren Visiting? Cribs, strollers, booster seats, car seats and more are loaned free to On Top of the World residents. Please see the attendant on duty at the fitness desk in the Health & Recreation Build- ing.

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your room request forms for the 2011 many of our residents at On Top of the calendar year. If you have not turned in World. The cost is $11 each, and half the your request forms, please turn them in proceeds will go to Marion County Senior as soon as possible. You can locate the Services. request forms at the Health & Recreation Seminole Casino Trips Building behind the information desk. Additionally, this is the time to turn in Attention gamblers! We have our 2010 requests for any special events that you schedule available for all of our casino are planning and any special set-ups re- trips. You may obtain the schedule at quired. the Health & Recreation office, Monday Please note that there is a minimum through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. of 10 people required for reserving the These trips have been so popular that rooms. we have scheduled two busloads a month. Also, note that a food service fee ap- So don’t delay, sign up today as the seats plies when residents utilize any On Top are going fast. of the World Communities, Inc. facilities You may sign-up at the Health & Rec- (including Candler Hills & Indigo East) and reation office, Monday through Friday, 8 have food catered from outside, a potluck a.m. to 4 p.m. or call the office at 854- Keeping Recreation or food brought in personally from other 8707 ext. 10. caterers. Our next trip is scheduled for Jan. 26. It Green News This fee will be refunded if facilities The cost is $20 per person. This includes Phillip B. Hisey Theresa Fields are left totally clean (tables wiped, chairs the round trip bus ride, $25 in free play placed in proper position, no food spills and a $5 lunch voucher. Here’s hoping you had a wonderful Happy New Year to all! Hope everyone and all garbage bagged and placed in Dinner Get-A-Ways dumpster). holiday season! had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. The monthly dinner run for January As a reminder, cut back your irrigation We are looking forward to a prosperous Telephone Directory will be at Mimi’s Cafe on Tuesday, Jan. timer. Even though current restrictions New Year. The new 2010 On Top of the World 19. Pick-up location for this trip will be in allow once per week watering, depend- Many of our residents joined us for Telephone Directory will be coming out the Health & Recreation parking lot by the ing upon the community you live in, your the Festival of Lights at Silver Springs. We soon, so please monitor the crawl on bus stop sign. The departure time is 4:30 grass, plants and temperature you may enjoyed dinner and gazed at more than channel 17/22/703 for the dates to pick- p.m. Reservations are required for these not need to water as frequently. Try re- a million twinkling lights and neon dis- up your directory at the Health & Recre- trips by contacting the Health & Recre- ducing the run time a little at a time. plays throughout the park. ation information desk. ation office, Monday through Friday, 8 Many factors should be taken into ac- a.m. to 4 p.m. count before reducing the run times. How Health & Wellness Expo Cookbooks Community Updates long have you lived at the location? Is it a Now that the holidays are behind us, The On Top of the World Cookbooks new home or has it been there for longer what better way to start the New Year are here and ready for purchase; pick-up For all of our Bingo players, we will re- than one year? If your landscape is older then by taking care of our health? Join your copy at the Health & Recreation of- sume Bingo starting in January of 2010. than one year, reducing run times gradu- us on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Circle Square fice, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 Please remember to stay safe and al- ally, in small increments, is the best way Cultural Center for our Health & Wellness p.m. The books are full of recipes from ways think of others. to reduce run times. Small increments will Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. keep you from creating a severe problem This event is sponsored by Munroe Re- if you don’t add enough water. If you do gional Medical Center and On Top of the too much at once, waiting on the next run World Communities. Munroe representa- day could cost you your landscape. tives from various departments will be Research conducted by the University available to answer any of your medical of Florida indicates that during the short- questions. er, cooler days of winter, grass and plants Additionally, many other health agen- are growing slowly or not at all. During cies will be on hand to assist in answering this time, their need for water is greatly your questions. reduced from that of the long, hot days of Wellness Screening summer. Many people never change their automatic sprinkler system to compen- You can never be too cautious with sate for this change in water needs and your health. We have scheduled a free water is needlessly wasted. Wellness Screening Seminar to help with We have seen a flare up of brown patch some of your concerns on Thursday, Jan. recently. Early in December, we put out a 28, in the Health & Recreation Ballroom. quick blurb on www.otowinfo.com to try The Centers Rebuilding Hope will be of- and forewarn you about the problem but fering several screenings. The screenings I want to go a little further in depth about you can expect to see will be: blood pres- the problem and what you can be doing sure, medication review, bone density and to prevent and control the situation be- depression. Please register at the Health & fore it becomes a serious problem. Recreation office, Monday through Friday Brown patch fungus is attributed to from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. SALES, PARTS AND SERVICE the abnormal weather conditions we have Happy Hour CLUB CAR · EZ GO · PAR CAR been having. 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the raffles. Many hands make things run smoothly. Our next potluck is Jan. 11. We will Community have Rick Callum as our guest speaker on homeowners insurance; he represents several insurance companies. This is not News a sales pitch but informational so that we have a better understanding on what On & Update Top of the World covers for our homes and what we need to have coverage for. By Kenneth Colen, Publisher He is reviewing the On Top of the World coverage and talking to several insurance companies in detail to determine their  Continued from Page 1 recommendations as to what the owners need for internal coverage (some may not Recreation. realize how much coverage they really do Putt-Putt golf is scheduled for a com- need). plete makeover later in 2010. Initially we Come prepared for an interesting pre- will do only nine-holes in 2010 and plan Avalon sentation and discussion after dinner Winds of to catch the second nine-holes in 2011. around 6:30 p.m. There will be time for As you might imagine, this project is hap- Social Group questions and answers, however if you Windsor pening at considerable expense. I’m sure Lorraine Rourke want to give them questions ahead of Clementine Fox you will be pleased with the results. time, please contact Larry Rourke at 390- Master the Possibilities 2120. We had a wonderful turnout for our I am delighted to write this month’s This will be the busiest month ever This a potluck so bring a dish to share ham potluck; nice job with the food folks. column for Windsor and want to share for our Master the Possibilities program. (appetizer, soup, salad, vegetable, casse- The excess ham purchased from our sav- with you some of my family’s history. Every weekday and several evenings will role, meat, fruit (no desserts, those were ings was then sold off by the bag and I My husband, Alex, and I moved to Wind- have a variety of classes and presenta- assigned), a non-alcoholic beverage and found quite a few takers for the ham sor last year, however we are still an “on tions taught by an exceptional faculty. serving utensil. Set-up is 5 p.m.; start is bones for making soup. I’m delighted to the road couple.” We plan to live here per- In fact, four visiting scholars from the 5:30 p.m. at the Arbor Club Ballroom. We see so many folks that make soup from manently in March 2010, at which time Northeast will enhance our faculty. will have a 50/50 raffle to raise funds for scratch. we want to join clubs and meet more of I think it is fair to say that we have 2010 events. The food that folks brought was varied the other residents of the On Top of the outstanding instruction due primarily to On Feb. 1, we will have a sweetheart and delicious. We raffled off the 50/50 World community. outstanding students. You make it clear potluck (come dressed in red). On March raffle with two winners for money and We have been married for 40 years that quality is paramount and we have 1, we will have an outdoor event in two with gift certificates to Winn Dixie. now and have two grown sons. been able to provide the best in lifelong Avalon; we’re checking now to make sure Congratulations winners. I was a former therapeutic dietitian in learning for you. the neighbors on the cul-de-sac are okay Everyone had a great time visiting. New York, and my husband has his own Along with an extensive curriculum with this. Thank you Larry Rourke for checking on business. We love to dance, see movies this month, Presidents’ Day has a special Our 2010 dates are: Jan. 11, Feb. 1, cost, making arrangements for purchase and shows and take different trips around event. Actors William and Sue Wells will March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, Sept. 13, and pick-up of the ham. For cutting, heat- the U.S. We plan to travel abroad as soon recreate their first persons performance Oct. 4, Nov. 1, and Dec. 6 (the first Mon- ing, and serving the ham, thank you to as we get settled here, and want to join of “The Presidents and their First Ladies.” day of the month unless it falls next to Lorraine, Larry, Dori and Jane. Also, many the computer club. Come and hear from FDR, Eleanor, then a holiday then we go to the second Mon- thanks to the folks doing set-up, take We both love going to Health & Recre- Ike and Mamie. These two presentations day). down, assigning food to serving tables ation Building to take balance classes and are well documented, fascinating and If you have any questions or ideas, call and clean-up. Thank you Sandy for the aerobics. I also take the Zumba class and have been done in several states and eight Lorraine at 390-2120. name tags and Ed and Wilma for running recently the instructor asked me to sub- Presidential Libraries. You won’t want to

stitute instruct while she was away. I even miss this! dies lunches, Lynn Schimmel; member- plan to take martial arts, which are being We will also be offering a tour of the ship and communications, Tekla Krause; offered at the Arbor Club. I am sorry that new Water Plant 3 through Master the Providence II and callers, Ruth Kuntar and Mary Bartel. while we are away from Windsor, I cannot Possibilities. We are continuing monthly lunches go to any of the activities that the women All in all, Master the Possibilities is the Tekla Krause and are planning a few larger events enjoy here such as cards, Bunco and lun- best place to be. I hope to see you in many that will include the men of our neigh- cheons. classes. This is one of the most unique Nine people met for the steering com- borhood. This month we will have game I’m originally from the Philippines. I centers in the country! mittee for our 2010 events. We now have night at the Arbor Conference Center, was born in Candelaria, Quezon, which Circle Square Commons chairpersons for: Helping Hands, Suzanne is a city 170 kilometers south of Manila Suites E and F on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6 January kicks off a new entertainment Jansonne; treasurer, Meridel Jellifer; la- where I finished college and graduated p.m. Bring a snack, soft drink and your line-up at Circle Square Cultural Center. favorite game to share. We did this a few with a B.S. degree in nutrition. If you see our car parked in front of Tickets are going fast for Johnny Maestro www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com times last year and had a lot of fun. Hope on Jan. 9 and The Duprees on Jan. 23. The to see you there. our house, please knock and we will be glad to visit with you. Happy New Year! rest of the year is looking very entertain- ing with a wide variety of music genres. The Farmers Market will take place on New Year’s Eve morning, so take a trip over to see what’s happening and support your market vendors. They keep coming back when you keep coming back. WHITE DOUBLE HUNG HURRICANE RATED WINDOWS We have some tenants coming onboard in the retail space in the next few months: suite 14 will become home to Visiting An- gels, an in-home assistance provider, and suite 2 will be Financial Design of Central Florida, an insurance agency. There are some more tenants on the horizon, and we hope to announce them in the near future. Additionally, suite 3 will become a multi-use facility under the auspices of Master the Possibilities where a variety of topics will be taught including stained glass, other art disciplines, a place for visiting artists to work in the future, art lectures and a place to display resident and faculty artwork. Look for more details in the days to come.

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flowed with donations. Heddy Racinows- other and bonding together to meet your ki, event coordinator and her committee needs and ours! Candler Connection are to be congratulated on an outstanding We now have eight captains. We need evening for all who attended. one more for SW 92 Place Road. Six won- Don Grosner The first of our 2010 Candler Hills derful men have signed up to help those speaker series will kick off on Tuesday, who have problems and need a volunteer The Candler Connection elections for Jan. 26 at the Candler Hills Community handyman. the 2010 governing board produced three Center. David and Paula Shire will tell us Diane Lawrence is our newest lady in new members to the seven person board. about their experiences producing solar our group that has expertise on social New members Shizuka Campagna, Caro- energy. As you’ve probably noticed driv- services issues. She is going to make avail- line Caprano and Bob Scherff will join Ray ing along SW 81st Loop, there is a solar able information that is relevant to us in Cech, Bob Davis, Don Grosner and Fred paneled roof, under it lives Dave and Marion County. She will present different Jankowski to help the organization pro- Paula. They will share with us what it was topics to us from the latest Social Securi- vide social opportunities and information like from exploring the concept, selecting ty updates to nursing home information, about clubs and activities here in Candler the vendor, installing and finally living which we will hope to pass on to you. Hills. with a net-zero energy bill. They will also Remember, we are here for you as your The Candler Excursion Club hosted its share with us their latest environmentally neighbors to help in anytime of need or first holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 2. friendly project, capturing the rain. Helping Hands crisis from delivering a meal to relieving Thirty-six members attended and were The monthly potluck dinner will re- a caregiver. We will be there even just to entertained by our talented neighbor, sume on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Candler Providence II encourage you. We have nearly all streets Gates Landry, who provided live music Hills Community Center at 5:45 p.m. in Providence II covered with your own and vocals for all to enjoy. Please check the January newsletter or Suzanne Jeansonne captains. We will give all the relevant in- A Toys for Tots collection and a “left- bulletin board for your culinary contribu- formation for your street when the new over pizza” auction (a new fundraiser, tion. To RSVP or for further information, A happy New Year to everyone and telephone book is available in On Top of call for details) generated toys and cash contact Bev at 854-9416. hope you look forward with enthusiasm the World. donations which were given to our local A reminder to all, “What’s Cooking in to all the fun things that are ahead of us Please let us know if you are inter- Friendship Fire Station for distribution to Candler Hills,” our neighborhood cook- this New Year. ested in being part of our group, contact needy children. book, is available for purchase. To pur- Our last meeting together of our neigh- Suzanne Jeansonne, 873-9361 or e-mail The Excursion Club will hold its first chase a cookbook ($10), contact Diane at borhood captains was full of new ideas. [email protected]. 2010 gathering on Feb. 2 at the Candler 873-3869 or contact any Candler Connec- As a group, we are getting to know each Hills Community Center at 6:30 p.m. All tion board member. New to Candler Hills? Please call John Candler Hills neighbors are invited to at- share stories and resources. This group Podkomorski at 875-9890 to update our tend. meets on the third Thursday of each neighborhood directories and learn about The Candler Hills fourth annual holi- Women’s Cancer month in Health & Recreation Building, our New Neighbor Welcome events on the day party took place on Dec. 9 at the Cir- Room #2 at 1:30 p.m. Women who are third Tuesday of each month, at 3 p.m. at cle Square Cultural Center. Beautiful holi- cancer survivors or may be a caretaker Candler Hills Community Center. Support Group day decorations greeted all who entered for someone with cancer or interested in For residents of Candler Hills, or if and Sounds of Time provided upbeat mu- Patricia A. Woodbury learning about cancer issues are welcome you’d like to see what our neighborhood sic for nearly 200 partygoers. All enjoyed to attend. For further information, con- experience is all about, you can find more a fine buffet dinner prepared by our own In November, Marsha Foreman RN, tact Diane Kirol at 854-8152. Chef Dave Bland. information at the Candler Connection website at www.candlerconnection.org. MSN, OCN, an Oncology educator for 26 A Toys for Tots collection box over- years spoke on the causes, treatment and prevention of selected cancers. Ms. Foreman’s presentation included many of this year. It has been a very important, anecdotes from her professional work, interesting and enjoyable part of our lives. confirming her wealth of experience and We would like to take this opportunity to Submit Articles by E-mail to expertise. thank all of the members that have given The next meeting will be Thursday, [email protected] their time and energy making sure that Dec. 17. The group will take this time to their families and neighbors would be safe in times of emergency. It is through their dedication that our team is one of the largest and most successful in Marion Congratulations County. Anniversaries • Birthdays We are very proud of all the members, including those who for one reason or another, had to leave us. They have all proved that retirement can be a very pro- ductive age, where you can expand your horizons while being an asset to your community. Thank you all from the bot- Citizens Emergency tom of our hearts. As of Jan. 1, Pat Woodbury will be tak- Response Team ing over this leadership with the help of a team that she has already organized. We Caroline Scott wish them all the best, and we will still be with all of you to help where needed. Again, our heartfelt thanks to all of After eight years of leading our CERT you for your support over the years. team, my husband Norman and I are ending our leadership with this group as of the end

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Our concert on Sunday, Dec. 6 was a rousing success. We all looked so good in Photo by James Merrick our black and white with a hint of color in the men’s bowties and the women’s The Concert Chorus in concert on Dec. 6. corsages. About 300 people attended the Bob Wroblewski did a splendid job of able to participate but Carol Slimm took ing music can be purchased for future concert. narrating and Joyce Walchak kept us in over as acting director and did a terrific use. Look for us next year when we will The solo, Ring the Bells, sung by Sally tune with her accompaniment. Jean Mun- job of keeping us all together and sing- have a different selection for your enjoy- Misuraca gave us all goose bumps with its cy also accompanied some of the numbers ing well. Thank you, Carol. Jean, we are ment. purity. The duet, Pie Jesu, sung by Carol and Paul Willink played with Joyce in the looking forward to seeing you in January, If you would like to join the Concert Slimm and JoAnn Nyren, did the same four handed Pachelbel’s Canon. Suzanne when we start practice for our spring con- Chorus, you must live in On Top of the thing. They were wonderful. Womack assisted by Odd Bjkermann cert. World, sing and follow your line of mu- played percussion. Way to go folks. Thank you to the audience for the gen- sic in four part harmony, please call Anne On Top of the World NEWS Our director, Jean Monroe, was not erosity of your donations. New and excit- Merrick at 732-0706. Where the News is Always Good Emergency After-Hours World News Deadline Phone Number he wrote 21 works all of which showed a striking influence of Rossini. Noon, 13th of the month 236-OTOW (236-6869) Anna Bolena was composed in 1830 and was done essentially in what was to become Donizetti’s style and was a great success being performed all over Europe. In 1832, L’Elisir d’Amore and, in 1835, Lu- cia di Lammermoor were performed one in Milan and the other in Naples. They are still part of the opera repertory performed today. Two other of his 67 operas are still performed fairly often today. They are La Fille du Régiment and La Favorita. Finally, Don Pasquale, which we will see and his second to last opera was suc- cessful in 1843 and is still today. In 1844, Donizetti was struck by an ill- ness, which led to mental deterioration Opera requiring him to be hospitalized. After Bernie Kelly several years he improved enough to be released to live with his brother in Ber- gamo. However, in a few months he died On Dec. 3, the opera appreciation class and was given a hero’s funeral by his na- saw a very high level performance of Tu- tive city. randot by the Metropolitan Opera Com- Don Pasquale is an opera buffa in three pany. Plácido Domingo, Eva Marton and acts with the libretto by Giacomo Ruffini Paul Plishka starred with Leona Mitchell and the composer. There are four main performing marvelously in the support- characters: Don Pasquale, a bass, is an ing role of Liu. We had a nice turnout and old bachelor in his 70s; Ernesto, a tenor, there is still time to get involved on Jan. is his nephew and in love with Norina, a 7 when we will see the comic opera, Don soprano; and Dr. Malatesta, a baritone, Pasquale, by Gaetano Donizetti. masterminds the scheme that is the plot Donizetti was born on Nov. 29, 1797, in of the opera. The cast is all in their 20s Bergamo, Italy, and died there on April 8, except Claudio Desderi who sings the role 1848. In his early years, he studied music of Don Pasquale. in Naples and was very much influenced The plot consists of a sham wedding by the operas of Rossini. He later studied between Don Pasquale and a disguised in Bologna with Stanislao Mattei who was Norina. Once “married,” she proceeds to Rossini’s teacher. act as a shrew spending his money and He really wanted to continue and be- disrespecting him. Even after the con- come an opera composer but his father spirators confess what they have done, disapproved. He, therefore, joined the the Don is so happy to be out of his “mar- army. However, his military duties did riage” that he gives Enrico and Norina his not make it impossible for him to contin- blessing on their marriage. ue writing operas. His fourth opera, Zo- This is what we have for our program raide di Granata, was produced in Rome on Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. in Suites B and C of the and was a triumph. It was so successful Arbor Conference Center. If you missed that he got an official release from the the first class, it is not too late to join for army in early 1822 and he began compos- the final four operas. It would be nice to ing operas full time. In the next six years, have some more new members. www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com Happy New Year! Is your resolution to hear better in 2010? Come visit us today and experience the clear difference! Karaoke Friends HEARING AIDS Vivian Brown The weather outside was frightful for people to come out but for those who did, our show was very well received and the Salvation Army was pleased with our do- nation. 75 DAY TRIAL RISK FREE Believe me; we enjoyed it as much as those in the audience. Remember, “Where there is music there is love and happiness.” We are now preparing for our show at 100% Refund if not fully satisfied! the Southern Club on Thursday, Jan. 7. 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This service program of the Sheriff’s De- times when you might have to miss go- partment provides periodic observation- ing out, therefore making you hesitant to al visits to referred homes to check for put your name on our list. However, that health and safety issues. Persons inter- is exactly why we have a list of potential ested in making a referral should contact grandparents. Sergeant Grady Grimes at 402-6060. When we hear that someone cannot The On Top of the World Sheriff’s Of- make the visit to Romeo, we use that list fice volunteers from the Patrol and Citi- to find someone who just might be able zens Emergency Response Team (CERT) to fill in for that occasion. Think about attended a luncheon hosted by Ken Colen it, and if you are interested, please call and attended by Sheriff Ed Dean on Mon- or e-mail Barbara Greenwood, 861-2539, day, Dec. 14 at the Candler Hills Com- [email protected] to add your name. munity Center. This is an annual event to We go by school bus on the second thank the volunteers for their service to Thursday of the month. Our group is the community. picked up at approximately 9 a.m. in the At the November meeting, Garry Ger- Winn Dixie parking lot by the empty Por- lach put members of the patrol to the ter’s store. We return to the same location test, when he gave them a pop quiz. Some around noon. Our next visit will be Thurs- Community of the questions included also applied to 100 day, Jan. 14. any resident: What do you do when you Thank you for so faithfully clipping Patrol see a dog running loose? Pets that are lost Grandparents and delivering the Campbell soup labels, Patricia A. Woodbury or found can be referred to Melanie Vit- Barbara Greenwood and the Labels for Education to the red titow, 873-8690 or Ralph Mills, 390-3446. schoolhouse located under the stairs in What do you do if you see a blinking the Health & Recreation Building. A letter was received from Captain porch light at someone’s house? If you The visit to Romeo Elementary School Thank you to all who contribute to Tom Terrell, Commander, Southwest Dis- know the person living there, call them. in Dunnellon occurred on Dec. 10. All vol- our Food-for-Kids backpack program. trict Office, thanking the community for If there is no answer, call 911. They might unteer grandparents were decked out in Foods such as cereals, snack bars, pop- its generous support and participation not be able to answer the phone. If you do the season’s colors of red and green. We top canned goods, (macaroni, spaghetti, in the annual Halloween Party held on not know the person, then call 911. received a very warm welcome from Mrs. beef stew, tuna fish, etc.) crackers, pea- Oct. 31 at the Brian Litz Building. Our as- The next regular meeting of the Com- Coy, assistant principal, and Mrs. Thom- nut butter and/or jelly, may be delivered sistance helped to make the party a suc- munity Patrol is Monday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. as, dean of the school. to Elliott and Marlyn Barbours’ home and cess! in the Arbor Conference Center, Suites B The best part, of course, was when we placed in a tote located on their front A few patrol volunteers are making and C. Anyone interested in learning more entered our individual classrooms and porch. Their address is: 8680-H SW 94th Seniors at Risk Assistance (SARA) visits. about the patrol is welcome to attend. read to the children. They seemed ex- Street. Mr. and Mrs. Barbour deliver the cited about our visit and greeted us with food to the church that makes up the warm smiles in anticipation of our time same insignia as their fathers. Each had backpacks for Romeo and Dunnellon El- together. ementary children. This ensures that the their own insignia and colors. When the Romeo is a kindergarten through father died, only the oldest son could use children will have something to eat over grade five elementary school. Our aim is the weekends. the father’s original design. to have a grandparent reader in each and Registration was required in the 15th every classroom. The children are great. century and is still expected today. If you The teacher provides a place to sit and display a coat of arms without written the books that we read. It’s always a plus permission, you are guilty of forgery. The when we read a story that the students official office regulating coats of arms and can participate in. granting of new arms for England, Wales We’re always looking for people who and Northern Ireland is the College of would be interested in joining our group. Lawson Tile Arms at h www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/. This is not a “you must be there group.” Floor Tile • Wall Tile Information on the coat of arms granted We do not have monthly meetings or Bath Remodelling • Back Splash in Scotland can be found at the Court of dues. It is fully understood that appoint- The Lord Lyon at www.lyon-court.com/ ments, company or other plans create Quality Work • Reasonable Rates lordlyon. Both of these sites are worthwhile if Alan Lawson . 31 Years Experience you have an interest in arms and her- www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com Genealogical aldry. The College of Arms publishes a (352) 229-5548 free newsletter four times a year. In one, Society I found the novelist, Barbara Taylor Brad- Elizabeth Kyle ford of New York City. How do you reg- ister for a coat of arms? What documen- A new year, a new article, and some tation is necessary? What is the cost? All unappealing truths that I hesitate to tell of your questions are answered on these my own family that the “authentic” coat websites. of arms that you proudly display in your Don’t forget, classes on Family Tree home may not be authentic at all. We have Maker will resume at Master the Possi- all seen ads for such things, and may bilities this winter. Online registration have been approached by someone sell- begins on Dec. 24. Classes are limited to ing your “family history.” Without careful 10. Each person will use a computer pre- research, properly supported with prop- loaded with the program for an optimal erly referenced sources, your best stance learning environment. is skepticism. Our business meetings are held on the The truth of the matter is that a coat second Monday at 10 a.m. in room three of arms belongs to one individual person of the Crafts Building. Visitors are always and can only be used by that individual. welcome. Helen Grollmusz will show you Originally, coats of arms were designed our very good library of resources to help for use in battle to differentiate friend you get started. Educational meetings from foe. Even sons did not wear the are held in the Arbor Conference Center, Suites B and C at 10 a.m. 10 The World News® January 2010 Concrete sidewalks Barriers To a living plant’s survival And yet not quite

Erosive force The gravity of earth Brings cracks and crannies So plants can live

One tiny seed Holds the force Native To pierce the block and germi- Plant Group nate If we allow Ron Broman Native Plant Group meetings take place Aricife the second Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. (no longer 1:45 p.m.) in Suite H of Your vulcan habitat the Arbor Conference Center. Please join Photo by Ron Broman So different from La Florida us as we learn about native plants. In the lava fields of Aricife in the Canary Islands, November 2009. And yet the same

represents Candler Hills. week weight-loss program entitled “Who The first event is a raffle for a five-day/ Shed That?!” where we will unravel some Upcoming four-night cruise or a cocktail ring valued of the weight-loss mysteries. The weekly at $600. Raffle tickets are $1. The draw- weigh-in sessions will be accompanied ing will be on March 27 (you do not have by lifestyle discussions on topics such as Hospice to be present). Tickets may be purchased nutrition, exercise for weight loss and de- every Monday in the Health & Recreation ciphering food labels. Get all the program Ballroom from 8:30 to 10 a.m. details and reserve your spot at the front The second event is the 10th annual desk for $25. Events Hoofin’ It For Hospice two-mile walk, The member who loses the great- By Ru t h Go l d s t i n e which will take place on Saturday, Feb. est percentage of body weight in the six 27. weeks will win a free personal training To date, On Top of the World has raised Margaret Orlando and Ruth Goldstine session. You just might be the person more than $100,000 for the Legacy House who answers, “I shed that!” are co-chairwomen for two upcoming Hos- and our latest gift was the third room pice events. The committee for the events We also have some exciting new class we purchased for $30,000. Other needed offerings to keep you on track with your includes Eileen Utiss, Larry Wilver, Penny amenities have also been purchased. Leutkemeyer, Mary Curry, Patty Griffith fitness goals. Check out Aqua Zumba in Please call Margaret at 854-7306 or the pool on Saturday mornings at 10:30 and Toni Lagattuta. Betty Chadwell repre- Ruth at 854-1128 for tickets or informa- Back at sents Indigo East and Heddy Racinowski a.m. with Traci Rivera. tion. Boot Camp is a great way to step up The Ranch your exercise intensity (and your fitness David Gibas level!). You can do this every Friday at 5:30 p.m. The time is perfect for establishing a If you’re looking for something unique personal path to a happier, healthier you! and outrageous, join us for the Drum The Ranch has everything you need to C.O.R.E. class on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 10 meet your fitness goals. Let us help you a.m. This class pairs drums sticks with get started and keep you motivated! stability balls for a rhythmic cardio ex- After indulging in holiday affairs, plosion! weight loss becomes a top priority for Lastly, as a special thank you to all of many of us. The concept of a weight loss our Ranch members, we will be present- program is simple … but simple is not al- ing “Member Appreciation Week” Jan. ways easy! For most of us it is not that we 11-15. Look for special fitness events ev- don’t know how to lose weight, it’s that ery day that week! Bring a guest for free, we don’t know why we can’t lose weight. health screenings and even free personal We have just the thing to help you training! with this challenge! Join us for our six- Commit, get fit and stay fit … we can show you how!

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pine and hardwood forests near streams. A distinguishing characteristic is the rap- id tail-moving up and down. Its preferred food is insects but will munch on berries as well. You may hear the phoebe call its name, “phoe-bee, phee-bee.” Phoebe’s nest consists of a cup of mud and moss. The female lays three to eight white eggs. Young birds fly from the nest in about 15 days. A second and some- times a third brood follows. Our Nov. 17 bird hike occurred on a perfect day for a walk in the woods with the sighting of many different bird spe- cies. After the walk, everyone enjoyed a feast at a nearby restaurant. The Unique Birders will have their next hike on Jan. 28. Call me at 861-2983 for Birders’ Beat more information. Our next meeting will Jane Callender be on Jan. 19 in the Arbor Conference Center, Suite H at 1:30 p.m. Hope to see you there! While hiking along the Withlacoochee Submitted by Sid Jarvis River, our bird group spotted an Eastern Phoebe. The flycatcher is found in mixed

Photo by Doris Mauricio Poinsettia freeze. After the freeze, do not prune or fertilize cold damaged plants until spring. They will not be pretty, but pruning will only cause new tender growth that can be destroyed in the next freeze. Dehydration is another problem with freezes. Be sure to water tender plants well before evening in order to prevent damage. There are a lot of leaves and pine needles falling out there. Remember to recycle them in your garden for the sake of your soil and your pocket book. Norma Samuel, Horticulture Agent for the Marion County Extension Office, will be repeating her popular “Gardening for Dummies” classes beginning Feb. 1 through 5, Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Registration deadline is Friday, Nature Jan. 16. There is a $20 fee to cover materi- als. Call 671-8400 to register, and ask for Around Us Cindy. Some of the topics to be covered Doris Mauricio include vegetable gardening, lawn care, pruning, fruit trees and attracting wild- life. Many of us will have purchased a Poin- If you would like me to assist you with settia this holiday season. If kept moist, Photo by Roger Werner your gardening concerns, please e-mail your Poinsettia will hold its blooms for me at [email protected]. Happy gar- Eastern Phoebe on the Oxbow Trail in the Withlacoochee State at least a month. After all danger of frost dening! has passed, your Poinsettia can be placed Forest. in your garden in a container or in the ground. If you choose a protected area, the plant could last for years. Poinsettias can be used as landscape plants in Central Florida. They are con- sidered a woody perennial and the bracts can begin showing color as early as mid to late November. The colorful bracts will remain until March or later unless hit with freezing temperatures. The colorful portion of the plant, commonly referred to as the blossom, is called a bract, which is a modified leaf. The flower is actually the tiny yellow and green nubs in the center of the bracts. The bracts now come in many colors from pale yellow to salmon to shades of red. January is a great month to take a close look at your garden plan. Most of your plants are dormant and the deciduous trees are bare of leaves. Standing at a dis- tance, maybe at your neighbor’s house, or taking digital photos of the areas of con- cern, allow you to see what others see. Now assess how you can make your gardens better, or larger, or smaller, or more private, or more open, or more bal- anced. One goal that is exciting is to have something blooming year round. Petunias, pansies and snapdragons will continue to bloom until June. Camellias are starting to bloom and will continue through Feb- ruary, then in March, Azaleas. Be prepared to cover your tender plants this month. Local weather reports will in- form you if there is a danger of frost or

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Fitness Resolutions You’ve (Probably) Never Made Before Flexibility: It doesn’t involve eating less or eating better. It doesn’t call for ex- tra workouts. Yet, it has a dramatic effect on how you feel and function, both physi- cally and emotionally. Consider making a commitment to be- coming more flexible. Flexibility, the abil- ity to move joints through their full range of motion, is vastly underrated. Your level of flexibility affects virtually every move- ment you make from getting out of your bed, lifting a carton, even gardening. Lim- ited flexibility means limited movement. “good” cholesterol) can help to protect ble. Sometimes it is good to have a work- The good news is when it comes to the brain cells, so it’s a good idea to con- out partner who makes you accountable flexibility; a little effort goes a long way. sume mono- and polyunsaturated fats, to be there. By doing simple stretches before working such as olive oil. Sometimes it’s good to have a personal out and especially afterwards, you can go Some studies also suggest that dark- trainer to make sure your form is correct far in improving your flexibility, and your skinned vegetables and fruits that con- and you are performing the exercise prop- quality of life. tain antioxidants are helpful for protect- erly. A trainer can recommend doing exer- Maintain Your Brain: Much of what ing brain cells. So, include vegetables like cises several different ways to maximum we do to keep our bodies healthy will kale, spinach, brussel sprouts, alfalfa your time spent in the fitness center. A also contribute to overall brain health. sprouts, broccoli, beets, red bell pepper, trainer can get you started with a lot of But there are some things you can do onion, corn and eggplant. Also, include useful information, so you are far ahead that specifically benefit the brain itself. fruits like prunes, raisins, blueberries, in knowing the proper way to train. Danielle Messick, a licensed professional blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, One of the most frequently asked ques- counselor, recommends a regime of exer- plums, oranges, red grapes and cherries. tions I get in the fitness center is, “How cising, eating a healthy diet and engaging Cold-water fish contains beneficial do I get rid of the extra weight around your brain to keep your mind sharp. omega-3 fatty acids, so include halibut, the midsection?” You can’t say, I want to Exercise: Maintaining good blood flow mackerel, salmon, trout and tuna in your target one area to lose weight; it doesn’t to the brain is important. At least 30 min- diet for brain health. In addition, some work that way. Rule of thumb is you can utes a day of moderate aerobic activity— nuts like almonds, pecans and walnuts Larry’s spot tone but you can’t spot reduce. You anything that gets your heart rate up like are a good source of vitamin E, an antioxi- have to work all the major muscles in the exercise, walking, biking, or even garden- dant that is good for your brain. Fit Tips body that in turn will burn fat from all ing—should do the trick. Engage your brain: Being a life-long Larry Robinson over. Diet: Eating a healthy diet is very im- learner is a great way to keep your brain Losing those extra pounds takes com- portant for brain health. Studies have strong. Activities like reading, working mitment, consistency and the desire to shown that consuming too much saturat- puzzles, playing games, attending classes Exercise is Medicine reach your goal. You will be surprised how ed fat and cholesterol can increase your and lectures will help keep your brain en- Time flies! It seems like only yesterday fast one can transform their body. Eating risk for Alzheimer’s disease. HDL (or the gaged. Social activity is also helpful for we were going through the madness of right is 80% of the total equation, portion reducing stress and maintaining healthy trying to figure out where the time goes and serving sizes are equally important connections between brain cells. and the many excuses we make not to ex- along with a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, Brain health impacts everything we ercise. If I only had more time, or exercise protein and essential fatty acids. do and has a fundamental bearing on the is so boring and the best one of all, I’ll So, make that decision this month and quality of our lives. Taking care of your start tomorrow. take the first step toward improving your brain isn’t really that difficult. If you’re The evidence is in for fitness. Regular life by visiting the fitness center. 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Fitness Happenings Cammy Dennis

Top 10 Best Things You Can Do to Improve Your Health in 2010! Happy healthy New Year! This top 10 list may not be quite as humorous as David Letterman’s, but it is probably far more important! The idea is to adopt all of these lifestyle changes slowly but per- manently. Focus on one thing at a time and then move on to implementing an- other one. Within this New Year, you can achieve all of these top 10 healthy habits! It’s a good idea to monitor how you are feeling standing refreshment committee. Those The New Year is bound to bring some sur- along the way. When you pause to notice gals deserved to be recognized for the prises, too! Bring a friend to join in the positive changes in how you feel, you will many hours they devote to our organiza- activities. be inspired to continue on your top 10 tion. So, a big thanks to Betty Serwecki, A reminder that tickets for the lun- wellness journey! Janet Abrahamson, Barbara Belz, Alice cheon and fashion show to benefit Hos- 1. Include lean protein with each Connors, Pam Koch, Kathy Lang and Ellie pice of Marion County will go on sale at meal to stabilize your blood sugar Richards! this meeting. Tickets are $20 per person. level and keep your energy up. After the splendid repast, The Golden Please have your checks made out, par- 2. Monitor your sodium intake; about Troupers from Ocala Civic Theater enter- ticularly if you are buying a full table; 2000 milligrams a day would be tained us with renditions of many favor- it would be even better if you had the considered okay, but less is bet- ite holiday songs. Sprinkled throughout names listed of the gals sitting at your ter. the musical selections were some terrific table, too! 3. Monitor your sugar intake. The comedy skits. However, the highlight of At the January meeting, a three-person average American eats approxi- the program was the finale, which fea- nominating committee must be formed to mately 24 pounds of sugar a year! tured Bing Crosby (Ed, a Golden Trouper) find a slate of officers for 2010-2011. If Try to keep your sugar intake to and the Andrew Sisters aka Kathy Becker, you are interested in serving on this com- 32 grams a day. Suzi Burdan and Ellie Richards. Our gals mittee, please contact Nancy Grabows- 4. Eat five fruits and vegetables dai- did some marvelous singing and dancing; ki. One member must be from the board. ly. Women all without any practice beforehand! Also, anyone wishing to be a candi- 5. Drink plenty of water. Operation Shoebox continues to be our date for an office should contact Nancy 6. Limit processed and fast foods. of the World on-going project. Items needed by our Grabowski or one of the other officers. 7. Become a savvy shopper and learn armed services personnel are listed on Wishing everyone a healthy and happy to decipher nutritional labels. Terri Molnar the raspberry containers at the Health & New Year! 8. Take a healthy multi-vitamin for Recreation and the Arbor Club office. The additional support for your body. The Arbor Conference Center meeting lists are also available at: www.operation- 9. Get some form or exercise for at rooms were transformed into a winter shoebox.com. Click on the Supporter Info least 30 minutes a day. wonderland for the December meeting. TV DOC tab and then scroll down to Suggested E TO 10. Get eight to 10 hours of sleep ev- Working the magic was decorations chair- H R Items. You can also contact chairwoman, T ery night. woman, Paula Smith, and her committee Bonnie Salo, for more details. Fitness happenings at Health & Recre- members, Sharon Wasmund and Lorraine We do thank everyone who continues ation: Paszek. Word has it that two elves (Richie 352-789-5605 to help fill the containers, knits or cro- • Swim Lessons starting on Jan. 12. Smith and Tom Paszek) helped to spread chets the much-coveted helmet liners, New television Sign up now at Health & Recre- the snow around, too! and supports our efforts with donations Free in-home ation fitness desk. The members enjoyed a holiday feast, installation to defray the cost of postage. • The Biggest Loser starting on Jan. which was served by Judy Singer, Kathy service with repair Our next meeting is scheduled for Fri- Surround sound 14. Schajatovic, Melanie Vittitow, Angie day, Jan. 8; please note it is the second 20 years’ • Health and Wellness Expo. Satur- Hook and Sue Goldberg; all of these gals set-up Friday. The usual times will be observed day, Jan. 16 at Circle Square Cul- substituted for our hard-working, long- experience and light refreshments will be served. tural Center. • The Medical Exercise Connection at Master the Possibilities on Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m. • Fabulous Friday coming in Febru- ary! Steve Grindle Retractable Screen

• Operates in conjunction with your garage door. • Motorized with remote control. • Gives privacy & heat reduction. • 80% protection from UV rays. USPO • Can operate without Advisory Council power. Theatre Group Ray Utiss • Will fit ARCHED doorways. Marilyn Bettinger Our Post Office has an important re- • High quality PVC screen available in 6 attractive quest; if you arrive early at the mailroom, please do not speak with or distract the colors. In November, the Theatre Group per- carriers as they distribute the mail. This formed two successful shows of “So Long causes a disruption in mail services. Free Estimates • 8 years experience • Lic & Ins Sunny Pines” and the cast and crew are If you have a postal complaint or con- still reeling from the wonderful accolades cern, contact me at 862-2831 or grand- www.gngretractable.com that they received for it. We even have a [email protected]. wonderful DVD for our memories. Happy mailing. With our new board of directors and Why wait? Call TODAY. Ask for Steve: 347-9198 new members to stir us all on, we are now www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com gearing up for a new season, the first be- ing in April. The group has established a storyboard committee and they will be brainstorming for the November show and future productions. Our April extravaganza will be a to- tally new adventure and auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 2:15 p.m. in Suite D of the Arbor Conference Center. This new show will be a “cabaret” style format and with that in mind you should bring in two songs (a ballad and an up tempo) to show off your versatility. Please be prepared with your own sheet music, boom box or sing a capella if that is your choice. Preferably, your songs should be memorized. There will be a piano in the room and the artistic director will be running the auditions. The show will be limited to six to eight people and you will be advised by phone if you will or will not be accepted for this production. The concept is still in preparation and more information will be forthcoming. We are also looking for people who will work backstage in various capacities; such as, make-up, costumes, props, etc. We invite anyone interested in enter- tainment to come to our general mem- bership meetings to meet our fun filled group who might even entertain you at that time.

www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com 14 The World News® January 2010 EventsJanuary To be listed, call Sid at 861-8775 Jan. 9 Jan. 24 Show: Johnny Maetro Cruise: Freedom of the Seas/Western 7 p.m./CSCC 854-3670 Caribbean 854-0702 New York/ Pennsylvania Jan. 10 Jan. 26 Movie: Julie, Julia Trip: Casino New Jersey Club 6 p.m. 873-7507 Tampa 854-8707x10 Bunny Barba Pat Utiss Jan. 11 Jan. 30 I cannot believe that it is 2010. It The Pennsylvania Club Christmas par- Trip: Casino Show: Branson Meets Quebec seems that just yesterday we began our ty was a success, thanks to the enthusias- Tampa 854-8707x10 7:30 p.m./H&R 732-0706 new century. Time really does go faster tic participation of our members. We had as we get older. a covered dish dinner, and the amount of Jan. 16 Jan. 30 The November meeting was an event food available was overwhelming. Many Health & Wellness Expo Show: Kathleen Kane & 007 Band to be remembered. Vice President in recipes were requested and shared. 10 a.m./CSCC 854-8707x10 7 p.m./CSCC 854-3670 charge of entertainment, Dottie Berkow- Before the visit of Santa, a trivia game itz, presented her new group called, “Lets was played. I must admit the game was Jan. 19 Location Codes Put On a Show” singing and doing skits really hard and we had only a few mem- Trip: Dinner Get Away (Mimi’s) written by Dottie. The name of the show AC Arbor Club bers who got even one answer right. In 4:30 p.m/PL 854-8707x10 was “A Perfect 10,” and it was indeed per- the future, I promised to make the games CC Arbor Conference Center fect. Thank you to Dottie and to all the a little easier. I wanted to challenge their CCC Candler Community Center Jan. 23 CSCC Circle Square Cultural Center players. brains, but I think I went a little too far. H&R Health & Rec Bldg Our catered Christmas party was on Santa arrived and the first order of Show: “The Duprees” ICC Indigo Community Center Dec. 15. It was complete with great food, business was our exchange of gifts. In- 7 p.m./CSCC 854-3670 PL Health & Rec Parking Lot gifts and everything that goes with this stead of our usual reading of the “Visit of wonderful holiday season. A complete re- Saint Nick,” Santa read a story about the port will appear in our February column. Right Family. This reading led to as much The New York/New Jersey famous confusion and mix-ups as the Visit of Tampa Downs trip will take place on Fri- Saint Nick. I think the confusion is what day, Feb. 12. Space is limited and reserva- makes it fun. tions will be taken at the Christmas party. Our next order of business was the Price for the complete trip including a awarding of our door prizes. As usual at wonderful clubhouse dinner, transporta- our Christmas party, the first door prize tion, clubhouse admission, programs and was a basket of products made in Penn- reserved seating is $41 per member and sylvania and donated by our members. $42 per non-member. Please contact Liz Hazel Radabaugh brought this idea to our Ettel at 861 0047 or Bunny Barba at 873 first Christmas party about 10 years ago. 8009 to reserve and pay for your tickets. The basket has grown since that first par- Non-members will be accommodated af- ty. This year, Bea Maxwell won it and she ter all members have received their tick- was really thrilled. Her comment was, “I ets. never win anything.” She cannot say that If you are interested in joining this anymore. great club, please contact membership Ten poinsettia centerpieces were also chairman Myra Post at 861 9223. awarded to various members. Our charity Southern Club New England May your life be full of good luck and is Salvation Army, and our members do- Charlotte Hancock great joy, always in all ways. nated nine large boxes of new toys. Club If you have any questions or com- Once again, I am asking members to Peg Corkum ments, please call me at 873-8009 or e- call me with stories of how they met their If snow was falling inside and out of mail me at [email protected]. spouses for our February meeting. If you the Health & Recreation Ballroom, we A traditional way for a group of New don’t call me, I will call you. would have had a perfect Christmas Eve Englanders to celebrate the holidays is to Our next meeting will be Jan. 13, at dinner. The tables were decorated with have, what else? A “Yankee Swap!” the Arbor Conference Center, Suite E. The red tablecloths and a centerpiece of swag So, we did just that at our December Photo IDs meeting starts at 3 p.m., but please come and candles. meeting. Lots of oohs, aahs and laughs early for refreshments. Dues of $5 per Our dinner buffet was catered by Bruce were heard throughout. Light refresh- Customer Service year will be payable at this meeting. The and a delightful meal of chicken and pork ments and holiday music (I’m sure I heard speaker will be Paws for Patriots. with all the trimmings was served in a 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. some singing too) were enjoyed. Also, let me give my monthly reminder timely fashion. Who can resist pumpkin Marge made keepsake trinket boxes -- you do not have to be from Pennsylva- and apple pie this time of the year? Monday through Friday for everyone to enjoy. We had the usual nia to be a member of this club. We wel- We had a wonderful Christmas pro- 50/50 and “guess the candy” in a festive Bring current ID or temp ID come everyone, so come and have a good gram consisting of our own club mem- jar (created by Lori). time. bers. The men sang “12 Days of Christ- mas,” using their own imitations such as In January, we will have a bread and “lords a leaping,” and “maids a milking.” soup lunch in Suites B and C of the Ar- Then, the ladies sang the same song with bor Conference Center. Members, please their own personal touch. I don’t think I bring soup, chowder or chili (potluck) will ever be able to listen to a dove cooing enough to share with about eight people. with a straight facial expression again. Please feel free to share your recipe too! Be sure and mark your calendars, as The committee will provide everything the next meeting will be Jan. 7. Dinner else, including dessert and coffee. will be at the usual time of 5:30 p.m. in We plan to have a very well known lo- the Health & Recreation Ballroom. Our en- cal celebrity as our guest. Any questions tertainment will be Vivian Brown and the about the lunch arrangements, please karaoke singers. contact our refreshment hostess, Jean Nims. Also, watch for info regarding our Feb. 12 meeting! The entertainment planned is Emergency After-Hours very different, we think. If you (or one of a couple) are a resi- Phone Number dent of On Top Of The World, currently and/or previously lived in a New England 236-OTOW (236-6869) state, membership is still open. Just con- tact President, Lorraine Benotti or Vice President, Lori McMullen. January 2010 The World News® 15

Italian American American Club Jewish Club Jerome Cauda Norma Seidman

The club’s last meeting of 2009 was The board of the American Jewish a dinner at Olive Garden. It was a nice Club hopes that you all had a happy and way to celebrate Christmas and a look safe New Year’s and that the year ahead forward to the New Year. All enjoyed the be filled with only good health and happi- well-attended party as we enjoyed friend- ness for you and yours. ship and camaraderie. Our first general meeting will be held The pizza party is being worked on at Candler Hills Community Center on and is planned to have a schedule avail- Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. We will be forming our able at the January meeting. Looks like a nominating committee for 2010-11. For good chance that it will be held in March. entertainment, we are honored to have At this time, we will have the “Cavello Rabbi Yossi Hecht of the Ocala Chabad. Corsa” at the “Campo di Corso.” A picnic He will speak to us about the history of Harley Worthit Robbie Carson is possible in May to close out our year. Chabad. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. On Jan. 21, the Lunch Bunch will be 5. This is also “The Night of La Belfina,” gathering at Latinos Y Mas for a delicious which is an old Italian legend. The Belfina Spanish meal. Anyone needing transpor- Entertainment Group is an old ugly lady with a big nose and tation, please call Ruth Barnash at 231- gray hair. She is always smiling, wears 9551. a shawl, carries a broomstick and a bag A great calendar of events is scheduled with candy and gifts. She flies around for 2010. Don’t miss out! Presents ‘Branson Italy on the night of Jan. 5 and visits all of the children by filling their stockings with candy or toys, if good, or coal or Meets Quebec’ dark candy, if bad. This is a prelude to Upcoming the epiphany. Saturday, Jan. 30 promises to be a songs from standards to jazz to doo-wop The January meeting will be held in the Publication Date wild evening in the Health & Recreation not to mention an international touch Arbor Conference Center, Suites E and F Ballroom! This is when “Branson (Harley that will charm the audience. Her perfor- at 2:30 p.m. A board meeting is scheduled Worthit) Meets Quebec (Robbie Carson)” mance will make you travel through time for the fourth Wednesday of the month February issue: at 7:30 p.m. and bring back good memories. in the Arbor Conference Center, Suite H Thursday, Jan. 28 Those that saw “Branson Meets Nash- Tickets for “Branson Meets Quebec” at 1 p.m. ville” two years ago will agree, that Harley may be purchased from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Worthit may just be the funniest comedi- in the Health & Recreation Ballroom start- www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com an in town with outlandish costumes that ing on Jan. 4 and then every Monday, will “wow” you. His most recent gig was Wednesday and Friday thereafter. Ticket at the Jim Stafford Theater in Branson. prices are $6 general and $8 reserved Sharing the stage with Harley, from with a four-ticket limit for all On Top of ◆ Quebec, is song stylist Robbie Carson. the World residents. RENEWED SURFACES This talented vocalist offers a variety of We specialize in repairing your concrete not just coloring over it! WE MAKE YOUR CONCRETE LOOK GOOD! Penal Times, this was not allowed. In later years, the candle was lit in memory of By Re-Surfacing Your Concrete! the emigrants, as a light in the window to let them know they would be welcomed Driveways ◆ Pool Decks ◆ Patios ◆ Garages ◆ Entrance Ways home. The honor of lighting the candle goes ◆ Commercial Grade Quality ◆ Easy to Keep Clean to the youngest member of the household ◆ and is only extinguished by a girl bearing PAVERS Mildew & Oil Resistant NEW CONCRETE the name of Mary. 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We housework and mind the children while had a great Christmas program on Dec. the women go out socializing (one day a 10 with turkey, ham and entertainment year is not too bad, right?). by the Inisheer Irish Dance Company. We The eighth most popular Irish name have had them perform before but the is O’Connor. The most prominent family practice they have been putting in, partic- group is that of the Connacht O’Connors, ularly on the precision hard tap routines, who gave us the last two High-Kings of was most noticeable. Very well done and Ireland: Turlough O’Conner (1088-1156) much appreciated by a club attendance of and Roderick O’Connor (1116-1198). They 173. trace their heritage and name from the Like most countries, Ireland has a Irish “Ua Conchobhair,” meaning from number of native traditions. Many of Conchobhar, a king of Connacht. these came about during a time when the 2010 is the 10th anniversary of the On Gaelic culture and religion were being Top of the World Irish-American Club and suppressed (the “Penal Times”). It may be we are planning on an especially great St. that very idea that has helped them sur- Patrick’s party on Thursday, March 11. vive in modern times. The first day of ticket sales for the par- The Candle in the Window ty will be on Monday, March 1 and will be for members only. Memberships will be Placing a lighted candle in the window renewed at this time. This event has been is still very popular in modern day Ire- a sell out for the past six years, so be sure land. It primarily is a symbol of welcome and get there on the first day of sales. to Mary and Joseph as they traveled look- May you always have these blessings… ing for shelter. a soft breeze when summer comes, a The candle also indicated a safe place warm fireside in winter and always, a for priests to perform Mass since during warm, soft smile of a friend.

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On Top of the World Lions Club would Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. like to welcome new member Ana Wright to our club. We hope you enjoy. • Instant Hot Water (Save up to 16,000 gallons of water yearly) Congratulations to Governor Lion Es- telle Clark for winning the President’s Ap- • Limited Time $1,500 Federal Tax Rebate on Qualifying A/C preciation Award. Way to go. The Lions would like to thank every- and Heating Units one who took a Christmas tag off the tree • Lifetime Compressor Warranty PLUS $550 TECO Rebate to help the underprivileged kids have a merrier Christmas. We want to thank the • Tankless Water Heaters with $550 TECO Rebate and also Friendship Fire Department for distribut- ing these gifts out to the less fortunate. Qualifies for $1,500 Federal Tax Rebate On Feb. 27, the Lions will have their dinner dance at the Holiday Inn Suites be- hind Cracker Barrel. This is a formal to TECO Gas semi-formal dance. Watch for signs, ads, Advantage Partner prices and times coming up. Lifetime Condensor Replacement We meet at Candler Hills Commu- nity Center every second Tuesday of the Family Owned & Operated • 37 Years Experience month at 7 p.m. and every fourth Tues- day at 8:30 a.m. Call Membership Chairman Marty Schley at 307-1286 for more information. (352) 236-0400 State Certified Bonded & Insured www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com License # CAC1813636 Schedule Your Fall Cleaning Now! Credit Cards Accepted 16 The World News® January 2010 opportunity for the pet to prepare for his permanent home. He will experience Japanese Bunka more of the world than being limited to a shelter. It will increase his chances of fitting in with his next family. And for Embroidery the foster parent, animals help you to ap- preciate the world around you. They calm Classes begin Jan. 6 you in times of stress. Bunka classes start Jan. 6 from 12:30 nese. One Japanese gentleman while tour- All at the December meeting of the K9 to 3 p.m. in the Arbor Conference Cen- ing Europe noticed a form of embroidery Social Club had a grand time! With a va- ter, Suite C. Nine hundred years ago, the being done with the use of a punch needle. riety of side dishes, desserts and a won- Ladies of the Japanese Imperial Court, His immediate thoughts were how much derful meat platter, those attending our were the only ones allowed to do Bunka simpler this would make the silk embroi- party filled themselves up with some fine Embroidery. The ladies worked so long on dery done in his native land. Upon return- fare. Much kudos to Denise Howard who their embroidery in dimly lit rooms, that ing to Japan with this idea in mind, he coordinated this gala! It was a huge suc- they were going blind. The emperor then experimented for 10 years with various cess. banned the ladies from doing their em- threads and needles until he perfected Our January meeting will be held in broidery and took all the needles away. the needle and thread we use today. K-9 Club Suite G of the Arbor Conference Center at The ladies missed doing their beloved Working the picture with a needle from 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10. This will be a embroidery so much that they grew their the front or back of the canvas is a defi- Mary Chang meeting for organizing, planning, and of finger nails very long, filed them to a nite variation. This is what makes Bunka course, socializing! All are welcome; come point and used them as needles. Embroidery a unique art in a category by and see what the club has in store for the Bunka Embroidery in its present form itself. Bunka, or Boonka as the Japanese A new year is a new beginning for our coming year! Dues remain at a mere $5 was started in Tokyo, Japan, about 70 say means “cultural” and this name has members and canine friends everywhere. per family for the year. What a bargain! years ago. At that time, silk embroidery stayed with the art ever since. Bunka Em- If you were not aware of it, many of the Again, the K9 Club wishes to thank the was taught and practiced by many Japa- broidery is now being widely referred to dogs in On Top of the World are rescue management at On Top of the World and as painting with thread. dogs. For a variety of reasons, there are our liaison Bob Poris for improvements Both men and women are invited to many, many pets available for fostering made to our dog park! A crew was out or adoption at our local shelters and res- Download a PDF come and see on Jan. 6. Previous students there one morning adding stones to both are welcome. cue organizations. One of the functions entrances and sitting areas. Those who of the World News at: The class will be taught by Pauline Up- of our club as well as our sister organiza- use the park couldn’t be more apprecia- church, a certified instructor and a mem- tion, the SPCA, is to spread the news of a tive or delighted! We are so very fortunate www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com ber of the Japanese Bunka Embroidery pet that needs a home, whether tempo- to have an administration who listens and Association of the U.S.A. For more infor- rary or permanent. As a member, you will acts upon our concerns. Thanks so much mation, please call 854-8598. receive information of pets that become to Lynette Vermillion! available. Finally, remember that if you have lost Consider fostering if you are not pre- a dog or found a dog without identifica- pared to take an animal in on a perma- tion, please contact the front gate (854- nent basis. This has so many benefits 8935) or Ralph Mills (390-3446). for both the animal and you. It is a great Decorated for the Holidays By Ka y Ch a n d l e r If you had a chance to visit the Health and Grace Raymond. & Recreation Ballroom over the holidays, In addition, 16 clubs and other groups you saw the cheerful Christmas decora- from On Top of the World picked up tions created by generous On Top of the Christmas wreaths from Kay, decorated World resident volunteers. them with their own clever themes and First, a group of residents erected and returned them for display. Tom and Rita decorated a large Christmas tree. Led Miller then hung the wreaths around the by Shirley Schopf and Kay Chandler, the Health & Recreation Ballroom. group consisted of Rita and Tom Miller, Take the time to thank any of these Mary Rongetti, Judy Dunn, Dick Wolfe, folks for their efforts.

Pet Adoptions Available Through the SPCA of Marion County

Calico & Gray Kitten SPCA Maria Devine

Who would like to ring in 2010 with a new buddy? The SPCA is fostering a calico and gray beauty that is about nine weeks old now. This affectionate kitty will investigate all the nooks and crannies of your house, but when you snap your fingers, she’ll rush over to you for a back rub. She’s a smart girl who has come a long way since entering foster care at just six weeks of age. When you adopt this little lady, you will have to work to acclimate her into your home. But, as her foster dad says, “She’s going to be a great cat!” If you want to do your good deed for the New Year, please give the SPCA a call at 352-362- 0985 and the two of you can meet. Just look at that sweet picture, she’s looking for you already. Eighty-one lucky pets (54 dogs and 27 cats) from the Pets on Wheels program recently received their special Christmas stockings stuffed with toys, treats and food. These are the pets the SPCA packs food for all year long, and we give them these extra goodies for the holidays. Thanks to all who donated items for the stockings and to everyone who donates food for this program. We would like to remind all of our members and any prospective members that we have a new meeting place starting with our January meeting. We’re moving from the Arbor Conference Center to the Arbor Club. We will have more room and less noise for guest speakers. For our next meeting, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m., we are trying to line up a dog trainer from Petco as a guest speaker. She will have lots of training tips, so come on out to this meeting, even if you’re a guest and not a member. You may learn something that will help your relationship with your favorite furry friend. For the rest of the year, we’re working on getting our own local dog whisperer as another guest speaker. He will be a wealth of information on dog behavior and train- ing. We are also planning to have a holis- tic veterinarian speak about this branch of medicine. As you can see, we have a lot in store for our new venue. We have made it easier than ever to donate to the SPCA on our new website at marionspca.org. All you have to do is click the donate button on our website and then click on the PayPal button. Every penny goes to help the animals. You can also e-mail us at this site. Our e-mail ad- dress is [email protected]. Anyone interested in joining the SPCA, participating in our foster program, or have any other questions, can call us at 362-0985. Don’t forget to join us at the Arbor Club for all future meetings starting Thursday, Jan. 21. We look forward to seeing some new faces. January 2010 The World News® 17 12:30 Sewing Bees Art 7:00 Republican Club CC:E,F,G Theatre Group BR Mah Jongg CC:A 3rd Week Bridge CR 2:00 Blackjack Poker CC:E 1:00 Bocce League BCTS Activities Badminton H&R 4th Week (Racquetball Cts) 10:00 Emb. 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Chess Club ART 1:00 Table Tennis CC:D Ceramics 9-2p.m. Art 1:00 Sunshine Quilters Art 7:00 Poker MR3 5:30 Open Mah Jongg CC:A Practice Bridge CR 2:00 Italian American CC:E&F Mixed Poker CC:H 5:30 Saturday Pinochle CR Ladies Billiards PLR 6:30 Candler Excursion CCC Game Night CC:G 6:30 Bridge CR Dancing Toppers H&R 9:30 Shuffleboard CTS 2nd Week 1st Week 3rd Week 10:00 Tennis Doubles CTS 9:00 Citizens Emer. CC:E,F,G 10:00 NY/NJ Board Meeting CC:H 10:00 Health & Wellness CC Ladies Billiards PLR Response Team 1:00 Rubber Stamping Cards CC:G Expo 01-16-10 10:30 Tai Chi AC 1:30 Visually Impaired CC: H 3:00 Opera Appreciation CC:C 11:00 Bocce League BCTS 3:30 Alpha Investment Art 5:30 Southern Club BR 11:30 Lap Swimming AC 6:30 German Club CC:G Sunday 7:00 Lions Club CCC 12:00 Ladies Poker MR3 2nd Week 9:00 Racquetball HR CTS Line Dance Level 2 3rd Week 2:00 Singles Club CC:G,H Miniature Golf MGC (Resumes 01-11-10) H&R NARFE Chapter 2279 CH Wood Working WW 1:30 Unique Birders CC:H Mah Jongg CC:A 7:00 Karaoke Night CC:E,F,G 12:00 Mah Jongg CC:A 2:30 New York/New Jersey HR Men’s Golf Group CR Scrapbooking CC:B,C 3:00 NY/NJ Club BR 12:15 Oxycise H&R 3rd Week 12:15 Oxycise H&R 4:30 OTOW Community HR 12:30 Bridge CR 9:00 Hand & Foot Canasta CR 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta CR *Bus Dinner Run Northern Lights 1:00 Rubber Stamping Card CC:G 3:00 Pickleball CTS 01-19-10 (Mimi’s Cafe) Mah Jongg CC:G S.P.C.A. CC:H 5:30 Mah Jongg CC:A 6:00 Caribbean Club ICC Aqua Belles AC 1:30 Orchid Club CC:B,C Miniature Golf MGC 7:00 Democratic Club CC:E,F 1:00 Bocce League BCTS 7:00 Mixed Poker CC:H 1:15 Line Dance Intermediate 4th Week 4th Week (Resumes 01-11-10) HR 10:00 Wellness Screening HR 2nd Week 8:00 *Seminole Casino HR 1:30 Shuffleboard CTS 01-28-10 6:00 Movie of the Month BR Trip 01-26-10 2:00 Happy Hookers Art 7:00 K-9 Club CC:G Rummicube CC:E,F 8:30 Lions Club CCC 2:45 Line Dance Level 2 1:00 Scan/American CC:E,F Friday 3rd Week 3:30 Alpha Investment Art (Resumes 01-11-10) HR 6:00 Lap Swimming AC 2:00 American/Jewish CC:E,F,G 4:00 Line Dance Level 1 7:00 Karaoke CCC 7:15 Oxycise H&R Advance registration and fee (Resumes 01-11-10) HR 8:00 Ladies Tennis CTS may be required. Please check in 5:30 Mah Jongg CC:A Wednesday 8:30 Dancing Toppers H&R advance. Table Tennis CC:D 9:00 Woodworking WW A full list of classes can be 6:00 Poker MR3 6:00 Lap Swimming AC R.C. Flyers Club Field found in the Master the Possibili- 6:30 Bridge CR 7:15 Oxycise H&R Dominoes MR3 ties catalog, available at the Edu- 6:30 Euchre II CC:H 8:00 Ladies Tennis CTS Bocce League BCTS cation Building at Circle Square Commons. 6:45 Ballet Club ACF 8:30 Men’s 18 Hole Golf Pickleball CTS 7:00 Wood Shop WW Men’s Softball SBF 9:30 Shuffleboard CTS Dominoes CC:G 9:00 R.C. Flyers Club Field 10:00 Racquetball H&R CTS Location Codes Woodworking WW 11:00 Bocce League BCTS 1st Week AC Arbor Club Bus Ocala Run 11:30 Lap Swimming AC AC CTS Arbor Tennis Courts 7:30 Marion Blood Bank PL Ceramics Art Tai Chi Practice AC (All Even # Months Only) Pickleball CTS 12:00 Ladies Poker MR3 ACIP Arbor Indoor Pool 9:00 Life South Blood PL 9:30 Pinochle MR3 Mah Jongg CC:A ACOP Arbor Outdoor Pool (All Odd # Months Only) Crafty Ladies CR Mens Golf Group CR Art Art Studio RC Flyers Club CC:B,C Billiards 101 PL RM 12:15 Oxycise H&R BR Ballroom 1:30 D’Clowns CC:B,C 10:30 Tai Chi Practice AC 12:30 Aqua Belles AC BCTS Bocce Courts 11:30 Lap Swimming AC 2:00 Bocce CC:AC Mah Jongg CC: A CC Arbor Conference Center 2:30 Readers/Theatre CC:D 12:00 Ladies Poker MR3 1:00 Table Tennis CC:D CCC Candler Community Center 3:00 Ocala Clown Express TR 12:15 Oxycise H&R Canasta the Old CLC Computer Learning Center 3:30 Comp. Handicap CC:H Mah Jongg CC:A Fashioned Way CR 5:30 Avalon Social Club AC 12:30 Bridge CR CSCC Circle Square Cultural Center Square Dancing H&R BR CR Card Room 6:30 Karaoke Friends CC:E,F Japanese Emb CC:C 2:00 Fun in the Water AC FF Flying Field 6:30 Sunshine Singers BR Aqua Belles AC 5:00 Happy Hour AC Mah Jongg CC:A GC Golf Course 2nd Week 6:00 Cribbage Art Pan Club CC:MR3 6:15 Nickel Nickel MR3 HR H&R Exercise Room 10:00 Genealogical Society MR3 1:00 Bocce League BCTS Euchre 4 Fun CC:A H&R CTS Tennis Courts *Grandma Lee HR 1:30 Shuffleboard CTS 6:30 Advanced Bridge CR H&R Health & Rec Bldg Casino Trip 01-11-10 3:00 Scrabble Club CC:H 6:45 Euchre H&R HRP H&R Pool Newcomers Line AC 2:30 Theatre Group CC:D ICC Indigo Community Center Dance 1st Week 3rd Week MGC Miniature Golf Course 4:00 Softball Practice SBF 10:00 Emb. 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At the conclusion of the performance of “So Long, Sunny Pines,” many well- wishers congratulated the cast, in par- ticular, Bob O’Neal who did a superb act- ingA job as Bill Livingston in the play but also as the author of the two-act musical/ comedy. The comedy/musical took place at Sunny Pines, an expensive senior resi- dence complex. The play, by the On Top of the World Theatre Group, concluded with a standing ovation after its two-night performances. Bob O’Neal authored the play and songs, Marilyn Bettinger directed while the mu- sic was arranged and performed by Wal- ter Koenig. There were 14 residents who acted out this play plus a production and technical crew. Some cast members have previously performed in other produc- tions while some had little to no acting experiences. Mary O’Neal was in charge of make- up and she changed the looks of hubby Bob so it would take a second glance to recognize him. Not only was Bob, as well as other cast members spouting lots of make-up, but also Bob let his hair grow Photo by Bob Woods out so it could be dyed brown. The On Top of the World Theatre Group performed the play, “So Long, Sunny Pines.” Talking to some of those in the audi- ence attending this comedy/musical all Rita Mandl said the play was “lovely, made the same comment, “nice.” productions. The group will be holding had favorable remarks. Lolly Foos com- very lovely” while Dodie Phillips stated, The Theatre Group is looking for any- tryouts in January for their spring pro- mented, “this was the best show I have “it was great, everybody related to it.” Jim one in our community who would like to duction. seen performed at On Top of the World in Chandler commented, “good, very good.” get involved in the group, either as a cast my 12 years as a resident. It was great.” Both Vinnie Bonomo and Doug Graham member or support personnel in future The New Pretenders to Perform 3 Shows By Bi l l Sh a m p i n e

Mark your calendars for the best On Top of the World entertainment show of the year as The New Pretenders prepare to dazzle the audience with their rendi- Mtions of 30 songs from the 40s to the 80s in their upcoming show “Moments To Re- member.” As anyone who has seen The New Pretenders perform will tell you this is a show you will not want to miss! This year’s show has been in the planning pro- cess since last May, and the troupe began group rehearsals on Oct. 1. The New Pretenders have expanded to include 34 of your friends and neigh- bors, which includes a 13-piece band, 21 singers and support staff. Everyone in the troupe is having a lot of fun and loves what they do, which shows in the excitement and enthusiasm they bring to the stage as they perform. Of course, they have to love what they do to put up Photo by Bob Woods with the long hours of practice stretching British Columbia’s coastline. from October to June. After many requests, The New Pre- in the older days. All the dwellings on north of Juneau. This glacier is run by our tenders plan to increase their program Creek Street are on stilts or pilings reach- National Parks Service and is known as in 2010 by offering three shows in the North to ing into the creek. It is a sight to behold. the “drive up glacier” as you can almost Health & Recreation Ballroom instead of When we were there the creek was filled, drive a vehicle right up to the glacier. their normal two. They will perform on wall to wall with salmon making their way Red Dog Saloon in Juneau dates back Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 at Alaska upstream to spawn. to the 1800s when Juneau was a gold 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 14 from 3 Part 1 of 2 Leaving Ketchikan in the evening the miner’s town. It is something to see, right to 5 p.m. ship headed for the state’s capital of Ju- out of the past and you can just imagine Tickets will be sold in the Health & By Bo b Wo o d s neau. The capital is situated between two the ladies of fortune getting the miners Recreation Ballroom from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e r mountains flanked by forests. This was a drunk, taking them to the brothel up- on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, miner’s town at one time and all the old stairs and filling their purses with gold beginning on Jan. 11. Ticket prices will be establishments have been renovated to nuggets. $8 for reserved seating and $6 for gen- Our trip to the last frontier started today’ standards. At sundown, our cruise ship slipped eral admission. You need to get your tick- with a flight from Orlando to Vancouver, There are two other must sees in the away from Juneau and headed up the nar- ets early as previous performances have British Columbia where we caught a beau- area: Mendenhall Glacier and Red Dog Sa- row waterways to Skagway. This commu- been sold out! tiful ship heading north to Alaska. loon. nity of 800 permanent residents is a liv- All profits generated by The New Pre- OI have been to Alaska before but nev- Mendenhall Glacier is just 14 miles ing reminder of the Klondike Gold Rush tenders go to benefit charity. In 2009, the er sailing on a beautiful cruise ship. My history. Bev and I opted for taking a coach charities selected were Hospice of Marion trips to the Alaskan state in the past were tour to the summit of White Pass instead County and The Center for the Blind. completed on those gray ships with large of riding the train. The costumes will astound you, the white numbers on either side of the ship’s We stopped at Gold Rush Cemetery music will electrify you and the talent of bow. That was the U.S. Navy’s fast stream- where we were given a blow-by-blow de- your friends and neighbors will impress line cruise fleet. scription of the biggest con man in the you! Your mission, should you choose to After departing the beautiful seaport region by the name of Soapy Smith. He accept it, is to decide if they actually are of Vancouver, the vistas witnessed were really was a slippery character. On the playing and singing for real! aspiring; such as, beautiful spruce and way to the summit, we were shown a val- hemlock trees reaching right down to just ley where thousands of pack animals met above the high water line on the shore. their death during the gold rush for lack As we traveled further north, snow start- of food. ed appearing on the mountaintops. As Another place to visit in this small the mountains grew larger, the different town is the Red Onion Saloon, which was shades of green and gray gave those far established in 1848. The gals are dressed away mountains depth. in late 1800s clothing, scanty as it was The following day we were at sea cruis- back then as they served drinks and food ing the passage before arriving in the port items. A piano player complete with red city of Ketchikan, Alaska, known as “The garters holding up his shirtsleeves played Gateway to Alaska.” This port is gener- old time tunes. ally the first stop for cruise ships plying The community of Skagway is a Na- the waters of the inside passage head- tional Park and if you would like, a park ing north. The town is also known as the ranger will give you a tour of the town. “Salmon Capital of the World.” There is a The information office is right next door lot to see in Ketchikan especially the little to the White Pass & Yukon Railroad Sta- Photo by Bill Shampine shops along Creek Street that used to be tion. houses of ill repute and barrooms. Photo by Bob Woods As usual when the sun starts heading Carol Shisler, Edie Dieckman, One house along this Ketchikan street over the horizon or disappearing behind Hal Stanley, and Jeanne Nicholls still exists but is now a museum and that One of the many totem poles a mountain, it was time for the ship to is Dolly’s House where a young lady in rehearsing a song for the 2010 seen during a stop in Ketchikan, depart heading for our next adventurous scanty attire waves you in as did madams Alaska. destination. show, with band members. 20 The World News® January 2010

New Golfer Clinic scheduled Jan. 18, 20 methodology? In the communicative pro- and 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at Candler cess of training, there is a transmitter (the Hills Golf Club. Cost is only $100 for the coach) and a receptor (the player). For a six-hour program taught by our staff golf long time, the transmitter has controlled professionals. Space is limited, so sign most of the communication process; the up at Candler Hills today – only 12 per coach speaks and the player acts on it. class! All you need is a pair of sneakers Sometimes coaches like to talk a lot, and the desire to learn this great game. and in an open skills sport like tennis, This is geared to the real novice, knows listening, then performing doesn’t always nothing golfer. assure the player a full comprehension of For the more experienced golfers, try the game. By giving the player a chance the Game Improvement Clinic on driving to ask questions and lead in the commu- skills on Friday, Jan. 8 at Candler Hills. nication process, it can help the player to Cost is only $10 per person for a one- further understand what they are capable hour clinic that begins at 10 a.m. The free of achieving. clinic at On Top of the World will feature When the player understands the con- methods to improve your putting. Mark cept - the how’s and why’s - behind each Friday, Jan. 29 on the calendar and we’ll stroke, movement and thought process, Director see you at the On Top of the World put- Arbor Club only then, what they are asked to do ting green. will make sense to them and will improve of Golf Every golfer has lots of rules ques- Tennis their learning and increase their aware- Sally Collins tions. We will feature an On Course Rules Jorge Privat ness of the game. Seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 3:30 Throughout the process of effective Welcome to all our new and return- to 5 p.m. at Candler Hills. Cost is only $5 It is my hope that you all enjoyed a communication, visual contact shows an ing golf members at both the On Top per person and we ask you pre-register. wonderful holiday season, and that in- interest in what is being expressed. Look- of the World Golf Club and the Candler Bring those confusing rules questions deed, all your wishes come true in this ing at the eyes of the student solidifies Hills Golf Club for the year 2010. Our golf with you! New Year. the dialog. staffs look forward to servicing all your The New Year is a great time to clean Of course, just as many of you, I enjoy One of the largest obstacles in teach- golfing needs in the upcoming months. out golf bags and golf supplies. When do- all the special dishes, cookies and pas- ing comes in the process of persuasion, We know all of you will enjoy the free golf ing so, please return all those range to- tries, hot cider and all the delicious treats which is often observed during correc- lessons and delicious birthday desserts kens and baskets that someone else could the season brings. And yes, I indulged a tions you received as part of the membership be using. We need your help so we can little more than I should have. As a con- In my opinion, one person does not package. Please keep in mind, all out- keep the range prices down. sequence, the intensity of my physical ac- persuade the other. Persuasion is the art standing membership payments are past Accomplishments: Tim O’Neil eagled tivity went down and my calorie reserves of showing and explaining with clarity to due beginning Jan. 1. the #16 hole on the Links. Another On went up, to the tune of approximately the receptor, the conditions, the process Keep your focus on the Golf Shop bul- Top of the World golfer learned an impor- five pounds. and the benefits of making the changes, letin boards on a regular basis to stay up tant golf lesson recently. Never go to the So, I, like many of you, made my reso- in a way that the receptor understands to date on all the golf happenings. All the golf course without enough money to buy lution to burn those excess calories and and convinces themselves of those ben- golf members will want to be sure to get drinks in case you are lucky enough to get get back to peak condition. Therefore, I efits in order to act on those changes. all the details on the new competition – a hole in one! Mike Drabicki scored an ace look forward to seeing more of you out A significant challenge is to awaken the the World Championship. This event will on the #5 hole at the Links – you know there on the courts on a regular basis, curiosity in players, especially beginners, be held Feb. 15, 17 and 19 over all three what they say Mike, don’t leave home and encourage all of you to participate in to discover their own capabilities. Anoth- golf courses. There will be gross and net without the American Express card! Con- the club tournament. er important time when communication winners in men’s and ladies divisions in gratulations to both golfers! We will also resume our reciprocal ten- has significant importance is in training both the nine and 18 hole flights. This As a reminder to private cart owners nis play with other communities, includ- the intangible aspects of the game, such event is only open to golf members at ei- using the Candler Hills Golf Club restau- ing Citrus Hills, if we can find a captain/ as “concentration.” ther club! rant – please park your cart at the club- coordinator to put together a team to rep- You can also think about your “thought We are pleased to announce the pro- house curb for a minimal 5 minute stop. resent us. And hopefully by now, we will process” when your partner hits an ap- motion of Russ Smith to Assistant Golf If you are enjoying food or a beverage, have a team to participate in the USTA - proach shot and moves toward the net. Professional at Candler Hills Golf Club. please park in the grass cart staging area senior category. Can personal image influence the coach adjacent to the cart barn. Otherwise, this and players? Our posture expresses the Russ recently passed the Playing Ability Tennis Tip of the Month: Coach Test to enroll in the PGA Apprentice pro- area becomes extremely congested and way we see ourselves, and it is the first gram and also graduated from Central there isn’t enough room for cart traffic to Communication visual impression our players and poten- get through without an accident. tial students have of us. Posture conveys Florida Community College. Gustavo Granitto, a PTR Professional, Russ will join Matt Hibbs, Nick Mon- The next several months promise to be our attitude and self-esteem. In our jobs busy on the golf courses – we hope to see like myself, wrote about this function as coaches, we are often the center of at- tanaro and Ryan Claunch in providing top more or less like this: notch professional service to the golfers you partake in many of the different golf tention. Walking straight and standing events. Watch for details on the Ocala Similar to the way that players have tall portrays an image of self-confidence, at the On Top of the World Communities evolved in the last 25 years, research dur- golf courses. Open scheduled March 23-27 at Candler and this image is important to help our Hills Golf Club. ing that time has given coaches’ more players achieve self-confidence. If your New Year’s resolution is to be- information on how we can perform our come a golfer, you’ll want to try out the Communication is effective by the jobs in a more effective manner. From all clarity and precision of the coaches state- the current conclusions, and in my opin- ments, while confirming that the player ion, communication is still the most im- understands what is being conveyed. Co- portant resource in our objective to bring operative communication increases the Bingo and retain players in our sport. And much coach’s credibility and the player’s will- more! By Lo l l y Fo o s ingness to follow. Communication is a bilateral process Non-verbal communication is also Bingo will resume on Wednesday, Jan. cludes at approximately 8:30 p.m. between two or more parties for which very important. Most people learn by see- 6 in the Health & Recreation Ballroom. We had a very successful 2009. Come there is a primary objective for both. For ing and doing. The coach should demon- Cards will be sold at 5 p.m. at a cost of $1 and join us in 2010. the player, it is that they want to learn. strate first and then give the opportunity per card. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. and con- The Bingo committee hopes you and And for the coach; that the player learns! to perform, keeping in mind the ability of yours had a safe and joyous holiday sea- How does communication influence son. the player to assimilate information. If you have any questions, please con- A player’s lack of knowledge (and of- www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com tact Mort Meretsky at 237-5112 or Lolly ten the coach’s) is one factor that will Foos at 861-2165. result in ineffective communication. We Tennis could ask players: Why do they play ten- Association nis? Do they understand the sport? Do they understand game situations, tactics H&R Center and techniques? Do they understand self- communication or communication with a Courts Schedule partner? Knowing and understanding which Mixed Doubles factors will support a player’s progress is paramount to helping their development. Saturday & Monday, 8 a.m.-noon Men’s Doubles Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Emergency After-Hours Ladies’ Doubles Phone Number Wednesday & Friday, 8 a.m.-noon 236-OTOW (236-6869) All Resident Tennis Players Welcome. January 2010 The World News® 21

various opinions about why this hazard should even exist; the fact is, it’s there and we have to deal with it. The confusion for many seems to be how and where to take a drop. It is played like any red hazard on any other golf course with or without water. It does not matter that you have hit the ball while in- side the hazard, and now find yourself in the rocks at the end. You cannot declare an unplayable ball inside of a hazard; therefore, you do not drop inside the hazard. The drop is two club lengths from the spot where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard; one stroke penalty. If that location is back at the opposite end of the hazard, so be it. The drop is not sideways unless that is Men’s Golf where you last crossed the margin of the hazard. Association Until next month, play well, have George Blankenship fun and remember we “play” golf. It’s a game. As the year 2009 ends and we are pre- 2009 MGA Memorial paring to begin 2010, let me be one of Tournament/Net the first to wish each and everyone a very Nov. 11, 12 and 13 happy and successful New Year. Flight A: 199-Tim O’Neil; 209-George Blan- Photo by Bud May We concluded, for the most part, our kenship; 210-Marvin Williams; Tie at 213- 2009 MGA season with our last Chicken The winners of the MGA Memorial Tournament: Flight A, Tim Day of the year on Dec. 9. During this Gary Hassett and Rudy Normandin. O’Neil; Flight B, Guy Russell; Flight C, David Miller; and Flight D, successful year for the MGA, we crowned Flight B: 200-Guy Russell; 210-Colin Ad- some talented and worthy champions in amson; 213-Chuck Nicholas; 215-Ronald James Merrick. our tournaments. The champions of the Wilson; 218-Joseph Bologna. MGA Chicken Day Scramble MGA Chicken Day Scramble latest tournament, The Memorial Tour- Flight C: 201-David Miller; 203-Fran- Dec. 9 / Links Dec. 9 / Tortoise & Hare nament, were introduced and presented Tie at 65-Rudy Normandin, Bud May, Ed- cis Caprez; 204-Steve Gregely; tie at 65-Paul Del Vacchio, Charles Casale, David their trophies at the luncheon. Their ward C. Wilson and Bernie James; John names appear at the end of this article. 210-Freddie Moody and Norm Lallier. Miller and Bob Selmon; 67-Larry Lucieer, Hall, Tom Fragapane, Jimmy Johnson and Also, at our luncheon, we made our 12th Flight D: 207-James Merrick, 210-Joe Kas Kaske, Ken Cotte and Peter M. Peter- Tom Marta; Tie at 66-William E Young Jr., consecutive annual donation of $1,000 Hayes, 211-Richard Schiller, 212-Bob son; 67-Gary Hassett, Tom Deegan, Mike to Hospice of Marion County who was Steve Becker, John Bauer and Tony Cap- Selmon, 215-Tom Marta. Driver and Paul Stone; 68-George Blan- represented by Ms. Jenny Harmon. This kenship, Sally Collins, Ray Messer and Cal- illo; Ed Klodzen, John Hudacik, Armando is certainly a proud achievement for the Team 3 Best Balls Pena and Bill Walker. members of the MGA. Nov. 18 / Links vin Apperson. As we look forward to an exciting 2010 182-Paul Wade, Carl Zeiler, Freddie for the MGA, I hope everyone has paid Moody and John Oneil; Tied at 191-John their dues for the coming year. One of the best deals around, dues are a mere $10 Langville, Charles Casale, Calvin Apperson a year. If you have forgotten to pay, just and Ray Messer; 191-Tim O’Neil, Ronald put your money in a white Chicken enve- Wilson, Douglas Coleman and Joe Rappa; lope, indicate on the front it is for MGA 192-John Hudacik, Jim Weaver, Ross Mac dues, and drop it in the “brown Chicken” Donald and Jerry Segovis. box. Remember, you need to be an MGA member to play in the weekly MGA tour- MGA 9 / Net naments, which begin on Jan. 6. Nov. 18 / Tortoise & Hare There are a few items that are in the 34-Robert Giljohann; 39-Gordon 2010 MGA handbook that I would like to Blanchard; 40-John Ricciardone; 43-John mention. We have added a written rain Gartung. policy in the book this year. The policy es- tablishes for certain, how play and mon- MGA 18 Team Points ies will be handled in the case of a rain- Dec. 2 / Links out. Also, if you will go to page 10 and 162-William E Young Jr, Phil Johnson, Da- notice that the paragraph, “Ornamental vid Miller and Alfred Wells; Tie at 158-Ray- Areas” has been significantly reduced in mond Beloin, Joseph Bologna, James content. Hopefully, this will clear up a lot of confusion in this area about where Merrick and Harry Brower; Paul Wade, and when to get free drops. Also, the John Bauer, Jimmy Johnson and Tony paragraph “Markers/barriers” has been Capillo; John Hall, Art Dushary, Ken Cotte changed to provide some clarification on and Blind Draw; Paul B East, Dan Carty, this subject. Ross Mac Donald and John Oneil; 152-Ed There is another item I would like to Darichuk, Kenneth Vanderkolk, Art Fres- discuss. While not in the booklet specifi- Photo by Mike Roppel cally, I get questions about, or seem to get cura and Rogers Rice; 150-George Blan- drawn into discussions about the dread- kenship, Charles Casale, Paul Stone and Mike and Marie Roppel braved the traffic to get a live view of the ed red lateral hazard on hole #12 on The Bob Selmon. Shuttle launch on Nov. 16. Even from the Visitor’s Center (six miles Links. While I am aware that there are from the launch pad), the view was spectacular and noisy. 22 The World News® January 2010

net; 74/73-Pat MacMurray - 3rd low net. award as a gesture of goodwill and our Dresser Flight: 101/103-Chris McIntire - humble way of giving back to the com- munity. 3rd low net. The course is in excellent condition Hutch Flight: 111/116-Jo Apperson - 2nd since the overseeding and it is the re- low gross; 113/120-Harriet Brower - 3rd sponsibility of all of us to keep it that low gross; Closest to Pin - Par Three by way. Please continue to fill in your div- Handicap - Rose O’Neil. ots, repair your pitch marks, obey the “no carts” rule when posted and discard Four Clubs & A Putter Flighted Net your garbage and cigarette butts in their Dec. 1/Tortoise & Hare proper places. Flight 1: 67-Pat MacMurray; Tie at 68-Lau- Golf Pro, Jimmy Demaret, once said, rie Hall, Rosemarie O’Neil. “golf and sex are about the only things Flight 2: 64-Glenna Swank; 66-Angelita you can enjoy without being good at it.” Free of any extracurricular inclinations Pena. and focused entirely on their game this Flight 3: 71-Marie Marquis; 73-Doris Hol- past month were Chris Jett, Garry Gerlach Ladies man. Candler Hills and Paul Moltisanti (73), Mike Buscher Low Gross/Low Net and Bruce Venslavsky (75), Walt Pacuk Dec. 8/The Links (76), Tom McGurk (77), Dave Weeter, Mike 18-Hole Golf Men’s Golf Rec and Larry Joseph (78) and Rick Dad- Low Gross Flight 1: 80-Beverly Ovrebo; Tie Marilyn Rose Joe Alfano dio (79). Nice job golfing your ball gentle- at 85-Iro Lisinski, Joan D’Addio. men. Low Net Flight 1: 65-Mary Lyon; 67-Sandy As always, I wish all of you a life of What a wonderful Christmas luncheon Happy New Year to one and all! Here’s “nothing but fairways and greens.” we had. The committee headed by Dot Chase. hoping that everyone had a healthy and Muller did an outstanding job. We had Low Gross Flight 2: Tie at 91-Nancy Nicho- happy holiday season. May the year 2010 Two-Man Stableford over 40 ladies in attendance and they las, Pat MacMurray. bring us an abundance of pleasant weath- Nov. 17 were all decked out in their dress up Low Net Flight 2: 7-Mary Jane McAtee; Tie er, good health, lasting friendships, smil- Flight A: 82-Gil Scofield & Bruce Ven- clothes. Some of us had a problem rec- at 74-Laurie Hall, Lou Borders, Rosemarie ing faces, attainable resolutions and the slavsky; 76-Roger Whittle & Jim McGrath; ognizing each other in our finery. Harriet occasional 18-footer for birdie! Brower gave the blessing and we all en- O’Neil. Speaking of resolutions, my most im- 75-Tim Beaty & Paul Moltisanti and Steve joyed a lovely lunch. Low Gross Flight 3: 94-Christine McIntire; portant one is to eat sensibly as opposed Kupsch & John Larson. As you are aware, we had some cancel- 99-Angelita Pena. to ordering the entire right side of the Flight B: 74-Don Huston & Bob Shively; lations of play so we are a bit short on Low Net Flight 3: 68-Harriet Brower; Tie at menu. If you can believe I can hold to that 73-Marvin Brooks & Norm Giannukos; scores. But I do have the Koontz Ladies 73-Carolyn Cummings, Glenna Swank. one, I have a bridge to nowhere that may 72-Phil Moherek & JC VanBloom and Bill Golf Classic winners for all to see. interest you. Low Gross Flight 4: 100-Doris Holman; Tie Horton & Tony Misterly and Stan Jarmel & Koontz Ladies Golf Classic Two The membership wants to welcome at 106-Jeanne Rice, Yoshiko Young. new members Gene Francisco and Lonnie Fred Spain. Rounds of Golf Schiebal to our lively yet unpretentious Nov. 2 and 5 Low Net Flight 4: 66-Marie Marquis; 68- Four-Man Two Best Balls association. We hope you enjoy the ex- Armoire Flight: 69/67-Beverly Ovrebo - Rose Hoovler. Nov. 24 We will have open play until Jan. 12. perience, hit many fairways and greens, 114-Bruce Venslavsky, Fred Jankowski, 2nd low net. avoid those frustrating three-putts, ban- We will be playing a scramble on that day Stan Jarmel & Joe Alfano; 115-Paul Molti- Buffet Flight: 84/93-Iro Lisinski - 3rd low and will have our luncheon/meeting in ter with the best of us and buy a cold santi, Nick Nimerala, Bob Cooke & Bill gross; 73/75-Joan D’Addio - 3rd low net. the Health & Recreation Building. Be sure pitcher once in a while. Anyone out there interested in joining our group can con- Curio Flight: 70/79-Rose O’Neil - 1st low to sign up in the golf backroom. The cost Horton; 118-Tom Garrison, Bill Anger, Fred is $8. Join us for the event. tact me at [email protected] for more Hobbins & Jeff “Ooo La La” Ware. information. For the months of January and Febru- Individual Stableford ary, we will push back our shotgun start Dec. 1 to 9 a.m. This should give all of us more Flight A: 40-Tom Garrison: 39-Mike Rec & time to take advantage of our complimen- Paul Moltisanti; 38-Bryant Giffin. tary coffee and bagels over at Yalaha De- Flight B: 41-Bill Anger, Gil Scofield & Glenn lights. I’ve always found it more palatable Sauer; 40-Dave Masaschi; 38-Roger Whit- to hook that first drive OB on a full stom- ach rather than an empty one. tle. The new schedule for 2010, a revised Flight C: 44-Marc Schaffer; 42-Fred handbook and the duties and responsi- Jankowski & Norm Giannukos; 37- Dick bilities of the board of directors has been Williams. finalized and will be sent out to all mem- Flight D: 43-Dave Green & Stan Jarmel; bers via e-mail. Our website, www.chmga. com, will also contain this valuable infor- 42-Bob Starrett; 39-Don Huston & Ed Poz- mation. sony. Our fundraiser for the scholarship Four-Man Best Ball fund has been so successful that we will Dec. 8 be on hiatus until March. At that time, you 50-Garry Gerlach, Gil Scofield, Norm Gi- can search out Leo Gorcey or Huntz Hall in order to purchase your winning ticket. annukos & Dave Green; 51-Walt Pacuk, I know I speak for the entire membership Phil Bucchi, Phil Moherek & Ken Zweback; when I say we are looking forward to pre- 53-Fred Spain, Marc Schaffer, Tom Racino- senting our 2010 Scholar/Athlete Award wski & Bob Cooke and Bryant Giffin, Jack to a worthy recipient. As we stated when Gustafson, John Diaz & Bill Horton. we began this venture, we look at the

Isn’t Christmas just a wonderful time of year? The 18 hole ladies started it off with our ever popular Christmas lun- cheon at the Veranda. Again, this year we all brought a toy for Toys for Tots. Many decided that we should test these toys (to make sure they are as fun as they appear) prior to giving them. Also, we should have mandatory nametags so that we recognize each other when not in golf attire! We are excited about having shotgun starts at 9 a.m. on ladies day. We will now be able to gather afterwards for socializ- ing. The third Thursday of the month is going to be designated as lunch day and everyone is invited to gather for lunch at Candler Hills Restaurant after golf. Also, Candler Hills on the third Thursday of each month, we will have a low net/low gross event desig- Ladies 18-Hole nated as a tournament and scores will be Carol Joseph posted as such by the Pro Shop. We have many important events com- ing up such as our Member/Member on Jan. 7. Start thinking about the member you wish to ask. Please remember the handicaps cannot be more than a 10-point difference. Also, the Presidents Cup, Can- dler Hills Ladies Golf Association Club Championship and the Just Fore Fun group are all upcoming events. Keep checking the ladies book in the Pro Shop for those wonderful outside in- vitationals that are on-going. The play days for January are: • Jan. 7: Member/Member • Jan. 14: Front or Back 9 • Jan. 21: Low gross/net tourna- ment; stay for lunch • Jan 28: T & F Lady Luck Nov. 19 1: Mia Kolar, Kathy Beaty, Carol Clark, Irm- gard Anger; 2: Joan D’Addio, Pat MacMur- ray, Kathy O’Leary, and Joan Gustafson. Low Gross/Low Net Dec. 3 Red Flight: Low gross 83-Iro Lisinski; Low net 65-Pat MacMurray. White Flight: Low gross 95-Carol Clark; Low Net 72-Kathy Beaty. Blue Flight: Low gross 99-Joan Gustafson; Low net 69-Vivian Schofield. Cha Cha Cha Dec. 10 1: 102-Mia Kolar, Carol Joseph, Pam Car- penter, Irmgard Anger; 2: 106- Tona Scheibal, Connie Norris, Carol Clark, Toni Stevenson.

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Bingo, Bango, Bongo Dec. 3 17-Julie Crudele; 9-Heddy Racinowski, Carol Venslavsky and Marylyn Tymon; 8-Peggy Borro. Congratulations to Judy Parisi who had a chipin on hole #7. Low Net and Low Gross Dec. 10 The Martini Team Low Gross: Tied at 50- Sue Buckland-Mul- hern and Peggy Borro. Low Net: 37-Terry Alfano The Cosmo Team Low Gross: 53-Carol Venslavsky Candler Hills Low Net: 36-Dianne Masterson The Margarita Team Ladies 9-Hole Low Gross: 60-Julie Crudele Dianne Masterson Low Net: 36-Mary Giannukos How Well Do You Know Your Fel- As we usher in 2010, the number 10 low Nine Holers? In keeping up with has a lot of significance for the nine hol- our monthly profiles of nine holers, this ers of Candler Hills. Our stroke counting month I’d like to highlight Sandra Noe beads and bracelets conveniently have 10 and Dianne Bowles. Sandy came to Can- beads. (Fortunately, we have all reached dler Hills from Massachusetts. Two years Photo by Dianne Masterson the point that rarely do we need to use ago, she picked up a golf club for the first Candler Hills LGA 9 10s: Carol Venslavsky, Heddy Racinowski and all the beads.) For many league members, time in her life. She took lessons from their handicaps have decreased by at least Nicky and joined the nine hole league on Olive Curtin. 10 over the past year. his advice. clinics at Candler. She found out about assistant pro at Candler Hills. He will now Sandy is now addicted to the game of the league through friends that were al- oversee our nine hole league and in the Scramble golf and has made many new friends. One Nov. 19 ready nine holers. future will conduct clinics for us. We look of those new friends is Dianne Bowles. Di- 39-Sue Buckland-Mulhern, Carol Ven- A big nine hole welcome goes out to forward to his leadership! anne is one of the newer members of our Renee Aden who is our newest member. Until next month, I wish you sunny slavsky, Cheryl Engeman and Vicky Saly- league. She too has been golfing about At this time, we would also like to con- days, long drives and short putts! ers. 40-Peggy Borro, Judy Parisi and Di- two years, and like Sandy took lessons gratulate David Russell Smith on his grad- anne Bowles. from Nicky. She also attended a few golf uation from CFCC and his new position of www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com

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this competition for the month of Novem- ber are as follows: Monday a.m. Men: Tie between Tom Cullum, Charlie Lentz and Bob Schuck; Women: Helen De- Graw. Monday p.m. Men: Willis Griffin; Women: Margot Thom- as. Tuesday p.m. Men: Gordie Phillips; Women: Edith Kolb. Wednesday p.m. Men: Bill Eberle; Women: Maxine Malone. Thursday a.m. Shuffleboard Men: Tie between Vito Chieco, Frank Robert Riedeman Dubay and Jack Smith. Women: Tie be- tween Phyllis Hershey and Carol Lopez. Photo by John Mataya Friday a.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, the Shuffle- Shuffleboard Club members who participated in the tournament board Club played in a tournament on Men: Jim Keller; Women: Nancy Kowsky. our home courts against Oak Run. Six- Beginning on Jan. 9, training sessions against Oak Run on Dec. 9. Front row: Agnes Hickman, Margot teen members of the club participated in will be held on the courts for both begin- Thomas, Maxine Malone, Vicki Lentz. Back row: Lois Rider, Bob ner and experienced players who wish to eight matches. Although there were many Schuck, Charlie Lentz, Lou Fisher, Joe Veres. close contests, the tournament ended improve their shuffleboard skills. These with a victory for Oak Run by a score of events will take place each Saturday 14-10. Those who participated from the morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. under the direction of member John Mataya with there and do a little recruiting. Shuffleboard Club were (in no special It has been decided the bocce dinner order): Lou Fisher, Mario Migliaccio, Bob the assistance of a captain or co-captain from one of the weekly playing groups. will be held at Stone Creek Grille. Right Schuck, Al Bice, Frank Scinlari, Armann now, the menu will consist of beef, chick- Rohde, Charlie Lentz, Margot Thomas, Joe Prospective new members to the club are urged to take advantage of this opportu- en and fish. The price will be $10 for paid- Veres, Maxine Malone, Vicki Lentz, Agnes up members and $20 for non-members. Hickman, Jerry Griffin, Lois Rider, Willis nity. The next general membership meeting The tentative date for the gathering will Griffin and Joan Dudek. be March 28. Of course, things can change There will be a return match against of the club will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Health & Recre- so the word will be passed at the courts if Oak Run in January (date not set as of any changes arise. this writing). ation Ballroom. Any residents who desire more infor- At this writing, Best of Bocce will com- The members of the Shuffleboard mence on March 15. More details will be Club are divided into six weekly playing mation about the club are urged to call President John Mataya (237-9692), Secre- published in future articles. groups for regular league play. The win- Assistance is needed at the courts from ners (those who won the most games) in tary Jane Lipps (873-2745) or myself (861- 1501). There is room for new members wiping off the moisture on the benches in the morning to placing the boxes of balls www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com in all of the playing groups mentioned above. So come on down to the courts! and measuring cups at each court. Your assistance is greatly appreciated! Bocce When a player rolls the wrong color Bob Woods ball, this is called interference and after the ball comes to rest, that ball is re- moved from the court. The ball is dead At our last board meeting, it was an- and play continues. nounced that our paid membership has What happens if the pallina is knocked risen to 150 players and that number out of the court? The entire frame must should be a lot higher. Lets all start the be replayed. New Year by getting either a spouse, A copy of the by-laws and rules are friend, or neighbor to join our bocce com- posted on the inside of the bocce shed munity. The more, the merrier and, of door; please read them. The answers to course, leagues will have more players your questions are there. along with additional open bocce times See you on the courts—keep those and the expansion of match play. Get out bocce balls rolling.

the On Top of the World community is alive and well in difficult times. Our Christmas luncheon was held in the Arbor Club Ballroom on Dec. 10. Fes- tively decorated, for the occasion, it was a lovely setting. Glittery foil Christmas trees on a bed of “snow” surrounded my shiny ornaments and a gold foil reindeer made up the centerpieces. Table favors were sparkly doorknob hangers made up of ribbons and jingle bells. The lunch menu catered by Friendship Catering was abun- dant and delicious. Kudos go to Gretchen Saker, Jean Flynn and Dottie Wagner for organizing this annual party. On Feb. 9, we will host the On Top World 9-18 Invitational. Chairpersons for this event are Lucy Quaranta and Caroline Ladies East. Cost for the luncheon buffet is $15. We are hoping everyone turns out since 9-Hole Golf this is always a fun and inspiring event. Diane Dzik If you are thinking about getting a new league golf shirt for the New Year, Carol White will have two types of samples avail- The New Year dawns with a host of able to see at our Jan. 5 league meeting. new activities for 2010, but the afterglow The cost is $18. They are women’s golf of 2009 remains as we finished the year shirts, designed to fit those curves and to with two fine events. Our Charity Scram- wick moisture away from the body. ble raised $525 for Interfaith Emergency The next scheduled Invitational is Feb. Services. Thanks to Darlene Bole who 16 at Rainbow Springs. As of this print- chaired this event, Mike Beyer for making ing, no details are available, but please the posters and collecting the money, and watch the bulletin board in the clubroom a big thank you to the 9-Hole Ladies who for information as it becomes available. again proved that the generous spirit of Points to Ponder: Pauline Beloin, the chair of our rules committee, has remind- ed us that greens courtesy demands that carts are never to be parked in front of a green. Golf etiquette means no extra talk- ing, laughing, etc., when a player is taking a stroke, and never stand in the line of a putt on the greens. Also, as a reminder, 14 clubs are the maximum carried in a golf bag. Three Blind Mice Nov. 17 Flight 1: 29-Grace Bock; 31-Diane Dzik; 32-Agnes Tetti, Carol White, Joan Rappa, Lorraine Rourke, Vi Sica Flight 2: 32-Dodie Phillips; 33-Ma- rie Segovis, Sumiko Bridges; 34-Al- ice McDaniel, Virginia Blanchard Flight 3: 34-Carol Bell, Donna Swiger; 37-Linda Heenan. Charity Scramble Nov. 24 39-Kathy Dushary, Ruth Mitchell, Lorraine Rourke; 39-Dottie Migliaccio, Marie Greco, Jet Messer; 41-Grace Bock, Mary Carson, Virginia Blanchard, Charlie Hassett; 41- Mike Beyer, Dodie Phillips, Helen Degraw. Scramble Dec. 1 42-B.J. Leckbee, Shirley Stolly, Judith Kane, Charlie Hassett; 43-Diane Dzik, Jane Wil- son, Dodie Phillips, Darlene Bole; 44-Jan Moon, Mike Beyer, Cathy Hathaway, Jet Messer; 44-Millie Nucaso, Judy Garrett, Donna Swiger, Donna Fey. Low Gross by Flight Dec. 8 Chip-Ins: Caroline East, Donna Fey Flight 1: 46-Lorraine Rourke, Ruth Koch; 48-B.J. Leckbee; 49-Grace Bock. Flight 2: 51-Judy Garrett, Mike Beyer; 52-Virginia Blanchard; 53-Dodie Phillips. Flight 3: 54-Donna Swiger; 55-Esther Lang; 57-Ruth Mitchell; 59-Lucy Quar- anta. January 2010 The World News® 25

That evening, the guests at our Christ- mas banquet were flanked by a delight- fully decorated Christmas tree, each lady received a red rose and then servers led the party to their decorated table of choice while being regaled with Christ- mas favorites played by John Kalivoda on the electric piano. This year’s Christ- mas banquet chairman, Keith Nadel, pre- sented the humorous aspects of flying RC planes following Ed Beck’s invocation and after acknowledging the members of the current board. The salads, drinks, entrees and dessert were flawlessly delivered while the height- ened conversation level were matched by the keyboardist who relayed Christmas favorites and conducted sing-a-longs of R/C Flyers Deck the Hall, Silent Night and Frosty the M. Keith Nadel Snowman. For over two hours, the club took another leaf from the deck of fun and enjoyment even long after the last Flushed with the euphoria of the song, We Wish you a Merry Christmas, most successful November Fun Fly-In of disappeared into memory. the club’s long successful existence and On the following day, the club elected Photo by M. Keith Nadel with the plaudits of over 300 enraptured officers and directors for 2010. Larry Rie- R/C Flyers Christmas banquet on Dec. 6. spectators, the club approached the Dec. hl, Ted Pope, Bob Emory and Pete Finan 6 Christmas banquet with high expecta- reassumed the offices of president, vice bership chair. tions. These expectations were met and president, secretary and treasurer and The On Top of the World RC Flyers exceeded with regard to our 135 mem- Joe Finelli continued as director while Club wishes all its members, wives and Emergency After-Hours bers, wives, Ladybirds and guests. This Dick Rose, as a newly elected director readers of this copy a Happy New Year. Phone Number was a banner year for the club. Each event also assumed the additional role of mem- was a capstone of prior years. 236-OTOW (236-6869)

give, trade or sell you those stamps, and begin acquiring them. All of this informa- tion is available to members of our On Top of the World stamp club. If you would like to have a free “Guide to Stamp Collecting” -and even a packet or two of stamps - for you or some mem- ber of your family, simply call our club’s treasurer, Joe Rosinski at 237-7366 or send him an e-mail at [email protected] and ask him for the “Guide to Stamp Collecting” pack- et and a General Francis Marion Stamp Club brochure. Quarter horse stamp issued in Steeplechase horse stamp During December, we had our club’s annual holiday luncheon; welcomed two 1985. issued in 1993. new members; helped a non-member sell an inherited stamp collection; ex- Stamp Club plored the club’s boxes of U.S. and for- David Groves eign stamps - valued at two cents and five cents each -for possible purchases for our collections; enjoyed a talk about privately Ocala is known as “The Horse Capi- issued stamps used in the United States; tal of the World” and with its more than and discussed routine club business. 1,000 attractive large and small farms General Francis Marion Stamp Club dedicated to the breeding and/or training meetings are held on the first and third of horses, Ocala’ s claim might Wednesdays of each month at 1 p.m. in well be true. Certainly, many residents the second floor conference room of the of On Top of the World attend events re- Park Avenue Bank, located on the cor- lated to horses. ner of SW State Road 200 and SW 90th Well, horses are also popular with Street. thousands of stamp collectors. To satisfy Remember, visitors are always wel- this interest, the United States has issued come, including non-members who would many stamps depicting horses. The first like information on the best way to dis- United States’ horse stamp was issued in pose of an inherited stamp collection. 1940 to commemorate the 80th anniver- For additional information about sary of the Pony Express. the General Francis Marion Stamp Club, More recently, in 1985, the United please call Roy Schwartz at 237-1204 or States issued four stamps depicting Quar- e-mail to roy678@webtv .net. ter, Morgan, Saddlebred and Apaloosa And for 2010, on a Happy New Year horses. In 1993, our postal service issued note - annual dues remain at $6! four more stamps portraying Steeple- chase, Thoroughbred and Harness Racing and Polo. For the stamp collector who loves hors- es, the stamps issued by the United States are only a beginning because horses are Back Pain? Disc Herniation? portrayed on the stamps of many nations. And much of the information needed to develop your own collection of horses on stamps can be found in the library of our Don’t Want Surgery? General Francis Marion Stamp Club. One of my neighbors in Candler Hills recently asked, “If I wanted to collect stamps from Germany, how could I get See Dr. Zhou and Associates German stamps?” He could have asked the same question about how to collect U.S. stamps or topical stamps, such as horses on stamps. The answer is this. Identify the stamps you want. Find a dealer or friend that can

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We started the party with a social hour, where tall tales of pool prowess were ex- changed, exaggerated and refuted. The guests were then shown into a private dining room where they were greeted with tables adorned with formal place settings. Shirley and Santa’s helpers (Penny Wil- son, Polly and Bob Farineau, and George Tookmanian) arrived early to decorate each place setting with mini stockings filled with treats and cubes of billiard chalk all dressed up in lace and ribbons. Then came the meal. Our fare included everything from salad to dessert. Each course was a treat unto itself. The entrees included London broil, Chicken Cordon Bleu, baked Grouper, and were prepared Billiards to perfection. The service was excellent Richard Impresa throughout. After the meal, Vivian Brown led the Billiard Club members gathered for their annual Christmas party group in songs of the season. We can By the time this column is published, always count on Vivian to get us sing- held at Stone Creek Grille. the 2009 holiday season will be winding ing. What the crowd lacked in harmony sales was encouraging to the board mem- busy planning some special events for down and we will all be looking forward it made up for in spirit and volume. I to what 2010 has in store for us. Christ- bers and the limit of 48 seats was sold our members. Keep track of the activities thought I even heard people in the main out within two weeks of posting the an- by watching the bulletin boards in the mas 2009 will be one to remember for the dining room singing along with us. On Top of the World Billiard Club mem- nouncement. poolroom and reading this column. Shirley then enlisted Penny, Bob, and Judging by the reactions of the guests, Please plan to attend our next meet- bers who attended our annual party. Polly to assist her in conducting a super Our entertainment czar, Shirley Impre- it looks like this year’s event was a smash- ing on Monday, Jan. 4 at 4 p.m. in the Ce- raffle with over 60 prizes awarded. She ing success. We are hopeful that this will ramics Room of the Arts/Crafts Building. sa, took charge of the event with her usu- also served as the event photographer, so al enthusiasm. The result was an evening be a trend and that the club will become Hope to see you there. watch the bulletin boards for some of her more active in planning social events Until then, keep stroking and keep of fine food, old friends, lots of surprises handy work. and a room full of good cheer. throughout the year. your tip dry. The overwhelming response to ticket Shirley and Bill Daly are going to be The Movie Club Presents ‘Julie & Julia’ By Ma r y Eh l e The first movie for the New Year will The show starts at 6 p.m. in the Health be “Julie & Julia.” This is an autobiog- & Recreation Ballroom on Sunday, Jan. 10. raphy about the life of Julia Childs and Hope to see you there. stars Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Ev- Remember the movie is $2 at the door eryone has been asking for this movie or a year’s membership for $6. The movie and we will start our year with a much- is open to all On Top of the World resi- requested film. dents and their overnight guests.

Photo by Ron Gold Barb and Bob enjoy the Rainbow River.

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The Ladybirds marked the December holiday season with traditional events - a cookie exchange and a collection for Toys for Tots. As always, the culinary expertise of club members was evident. Cookies have to be one of the most varied styles of foods! Coming up in January will be another traditional event, the Birthday Bash. On Jan. 11, all members will gather over cake and ice cream to celebrate everyone’s birthday together, and to socialize with conversation and games. Our featured member this month is the very active Barbara Trebilcock. La- dybird Barbara was born Barbara Alma Upton in Sheffield, United Kingdom. She emigrated, with her parents help, at the age of two to Hamilton, Ontario Canada. Barbara enjoyed careers with the Hamil- ton Board of Education and the Ontario government. In 1990, Barbara married Robert Trebil- cock, M.D. and in 1995 they immigrated to East Aurora, N.Y. Barbara owned and operated a small marketing company and Bob continued his Internal Medicine prac- tice with the Buffalo Medical Group. In 2003, they began to look for an in- teresting and warmer place so Bob could enjoy building and flying radio controlled planes and where they both could enjoy clubs and outdoor sports. A search on the Internet brought forth only two retire- ment communities in America with onsite radio-controlled airplane fields, one in California and On Top of the World Com- munities. Once they visited Ocala and met the friendly and fun folks at On Top of the World Communities the decision was made, and they moved into their home in Providence in December 2004, two days after Bob retired and Barb sold her busi- ness. Barb was interviewed at Central Florida Community College soon after arrival and began her new career on Jan. 3, 2005. She enjoys serving as Coordinator of Market- ing and Public Relations. The Trebilcocks travel frequently to look in on their grandchildren. When not working or traveling, you will find Barbara outdoors looking for a game of pickleball, riding her bike, swimming or paddling a kayak. Cards, shuffleboard and theater round out a full social life. “Living at On Top of the World Com- munities is like being at perpetual sum- mer camp. I like that tropical smell of pine forest and morning mist when I walk out to collect the paper. I am still amazed at the beauty of Central Florida with its mix of deciduous, coniferous and palm trees and proximity to both the Gulf and the Atlantic,” said Barbara. “We continue to add friends to our so- cial circle and there are so many new ac- tivities to try. Croquet anyone?” January 2010 The World News® 27

want to thank everyone for the great food they brought in. It was all delicious, espe- cially the potato pancakes; I loved them (they were my wife’s). Another big thank you to the Winn-Dixie deli staff for pro- viding us with our roasted chicken. The chicken was hot, moist and delicious. This is the second superb job they have done for us. As this is the first of the year, remem- ber to renew your membership. If you’re not a member and are curious about our club, here’s a quick summary. Our dues are $10 a year. We play poker and blackjack on the third Friday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Arbor Con- ference Center. We use play money and at the end of the day the person with the Model Computer Social Club most money at each table wins $5, sec- Mort Meretsky ond place gets $3 and third place gets Railroaders Club $2. We have a picnic in the summer and a Jim Devine Sherry Surdam Thanksgiving party in November. Well, another year has passed, it’s hard Our next poker/blackjack date is Jan. to believe that I’ve been writing this col- 15. So, if you are interested in joining or I hope that all of you received the mod- Well, the holidays are pretty much over umn for, I think, nine years. I want to wish you’d like to check us out, come on down el trains that you wanted for Christmas. and we can get back to a more normal everyone a happy and healthy 2010. and join us. If not, you must have been very naughty routine. I hope you had a healthy, happy Our Thanksgiving party was terrific. I during the year. celebration and are looking forward to a Recently, some of our club members wonderful new year. It’s hard to believe are $50. were shooting the breeze about tour- it’s 2010! Several weeks ago, Diane and I at- ist railroads that we rode up north. The On Nov. 14, Pete Wood gave us a very Singles tended a planning session at Ocala Palms railroads had old steam locomotives that timely presentation on how to assess for a potluck luncheon. “Solos Across the pulled passenger cars from the 1930s your needs when shopping for a new Club Highway” will be held on Friday, Feb. 12. or 1940s. We were trying to figure out if computer. It was obvious to all of us that It’s not necessary to be a member of this there were any steam-powered trains run- he spent many hours doing his research Lorraine Serwan club to attend, only that you live solo. For ning in central Florida. to come up with a plan for choosing a more information, call Lorraine at 854- It turns out there is. As a matter of fact, computer. Following that we went to Dell 1365. The deadline to register to attend I bet most of you have ridden on it a num- Computer Company’s website and “built” Happy 2010! It hardly seems possible that another year of the new century has is Jan. 29. ber of times. The Walt Disney World Rail- ourselves a computer with a nice selection Please join us for our meeting on Jan. road at the Magic Kingdom is a true steam of options. The prices have come down to passed. There are a number of interest- ing and exciting activities coming in the 14 at 2 p.m. at the Arbor Conference Cen- railroad. It has four steam locomotives the point where you can get a very well ter, Suites G and H. Bring a friend. that were built in the 1910s and 1920s by tricked out computer for under $1,000! New Year. the Baldwin Locomotive Works. (For you On Nov. 21, I followed up with a pre- Our first meeting of 2010 on Jan. 14 non-train buffs, this was a famous maker sentation on preparing your old comput- will feature Dottie and her Singers as en- of steam engines.) Disney purchased the er for disposal, either by giving it away, tertainment. engines from the United Railways of Yu- selling it or donating it to some worthy On Saturday, Jan. 30, a group will be en- catan in 1969, disassembled them and organization. joying lunch and the British farce, “Move Deadline shipped them to Florida where they were Then, on Dec. 5, Don Sommer gave us Over Mrs. Marchum” at Central Florida renovated and rebuilt. some wonderful pointers on setting up Community College. If you would like to Advertising and Columns: If you look closely at the locomotives, a new computer, including the removal attend, call Lorraine at 854-1365. Tickets Noon, 13th of the month you’ll see that they have names. They of “bloatware,” software you absolutely were named the Walter E. Disney, the must have to keep your computer safe, Lilly Disney (Walt’s wife) and the Roy O. and a selection of programs you can Disney (Walt’s brother, and the man who download and install for free. completed Walt’s work on creating Walt One last reminder to members, Gene Disney World after Walt’s death in 1966). Barlow will be with us on Jan. 9. Be sure The fourth loco is named the Roger E. to attend if you are able. He is always Broggie. (We’ll pause here so you can say, armed with lots of information (and may- Who?) Roger Broggie was a Disney em- be some freebies!). ployee who was a train fanatic. He over- We don’t always know in advance of saw the construction of both the Disney- submitting this column what our pro- land and Walt Disney World railroads. gram schedule will be so be sure to watch Disney built the Disney passenger cars. the website at http://www.cccocala.org/ Since they needed to get passengers on for information on upcoming programs and off very quickly, the use of antique and/or other changes to the schedule. passenger cars was impractical. In typical You’ll find lots of tips and helpful infor- Disney fashion, they simply decided to mation on our website as well. Our web- build their own railroad cars. master, Don Sommer, is always adding to Did you know that you can get a be- it so visit often or you might miss out on hind the scenes look of the Walt Disney something! World Railroad? Disney offers a three- Club meetings are held at 9 a.m. at the hour tour of their railroad facilities be- Arbor Conference Center, Suites B and C fore the Magic Kingdom opens, and you on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. can join the engineers as they prepare If you aren’t a member yet but want to the trains for the day’s action. This is a see what we do, come on up and give us a railroad buff’s heaven. (Note to spouses look-see. I think you’ll find we have much of railroad buffs. This would make a nice to offer both novice and users that are birthday present.) more experienced! And for those of you Work on our club’s model railroad em- who use a Mac, we have several members pire continues. The club has decided that who use a Mac so it might be worthwhile we will have scheduled work sessions ev- for you to join us as well. Admittedly, the ery Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Feel free to focus is on PCs but we can answer ques- stop by to learn about model railroading tions relating to Mac too. and our club. On Top of the World Model Railroad- er’s Club meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in Meeting Room #3 of the Arts and Crafts Building. You’re invited to join us if you’re interested in becoming a member of the club. For additional information, visit the club’s layout room on the first floor of the Health & Recreation Building.

Republican Club Tony Tortora

The club meets on the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Arbor Con- ference Center meeting rooms unless oth- erwise advised. Members with an e-mail address will be notified of changes. The candidates for election to public office in 2010 are gathering. Several have started their campaigns and more will throw a hat in the ring in the next three months. Campaigning is a difficult task, par- ticularly in Marion County. Our precincts are so spread out over a large area that it is hard to find them all, much less de- cide where to put campaign signs and lit- erature. The size of the county makes it very expensive to carry out a successful campaign. There is no question that the political clubs and other neighborhood organiza- tions are important to candidates so they can reach the voters. All of us have a job to do. We want to be sure that we are vot- ing for the candidate that we believe will best represent us. There is no better way to assess the candidates than to meet them face-to-face. The Republican Club will give you that opportunity. Come to one meeting and I know you will return. 28 The World News® January 2010

21, in the Health & Recreation Ballroom. We participated in a variety of fes- Remember to keep your hat on your Tables have been assigned and chapters tivities this holiday season: a wreath was head and dessert on your minds. QM have chosen their entertainment; order of decorated for the Health & Recreation Mary Vanasse performance will be assigned later. Ballroom; several golf carts were deco- Red Hot Tamales The next National Red Hat Day Cele- rated for the Golf Cart Parade; and five of bration is set for Sunday, April 25 in the us traveled to Hudson for the fifth annual Lunch and fashion show at Belk’s, the Health & Recreation Ballroom. For more “Red Hat Christmas” at the Show Palace. Fall Gala at On Top of the World, and the details on these events, please check with We saw a wonderful show, ate great food luncheon and fashion show at Black Dia- your Queen Mothers. and bought a few goodies from the ven- mond made for a very busy October. No- The next Queen Mothers’ meeting is dors. vember saw us caravanning to Wildwood scheduled for March 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Nancy Cooperman and Sara Riehm for lunch at Polly’s Pantry. Arbor Conference Center, Suite H. were our hostesses for our luncheon at Betty Frostig, whose home is always beautifully decorated, graciously hosted The Razzle-Dazzle Red Hat Felix’s. The restaurant and Sara’s home were beautifully decorated for the sea- our holiday luncheon, starting off our Dames son. After a delicious lunch, we returned holiday season with laughter and joy. QM Marlene Kaiser by Marilynn Cronin Our November luncheon at Pavarotti’s to Sara’s home for our exciting gift bag was great. The food was delicious and exchange and some sweet treats. We wish Red Hat Dollies everyone a healthy, happy New Year and plentiful. The company and fellowship Nine Red Hat Dollies went to our Nov. Red Hat more red hatting adventures. was wonderful. Thanks to Connie, our 20 luncheon at the Pine Run clubhouse. “May all your troubles last as long as hostess. Our gracious hostess was Cele Pettit. Society your New Year’s resolutions.” QM Mary We will have our holiday party at Mi- What a great place to have a fun lunch. Curry by Janet Wahl Vivian Brown mi’s Cafe and will give you the details The service was very good and the food next month. The Blazing Bonnets was fresh and tasty. Thank you Cele for a Happy New Year to all my wonderful Happy New Year everyone! Hope you Our luncheon was at Harry’s and the wonderful lunch. QM Connie Cameron by ladies! In my eyes, you are all Queens who all had a marvelous holiday season. Blazing Bonnet Royal Court brightened Peggy Greer brighten my days with happiness. God It’s now time to get on with our Red up all of downtown with their Christmas Please send your chapter’s activities bless you all with good health and happi- Hat business. At the Queens meeting on spirit. to: [email protected] by the eighth of the ness in the year ahead. QM Vivian Brown Dec. 8, preparations for our annual PJ Hope y’all had a wonderful Christmas month. Any questions or information, Party were made. It will be on Sunday, Feb. The Glitzy Gals and may your 2010 be blessed. please call 291-0246.

Ocala Clown Express Kathy & Charlie Petrosky

Here come the clowns! That is what we heard as we came down the streets in the Golf Cart Parade. We had such fun! We had five golf carts and a dozen clowns. We loved waving, laughing and seeing ev- eryone having a good time. Did you catch any of the candy we tossed? If you missed us in the parade, we have a picture for you to see. Thanks to Miss Pris for orga- nizing us all. We had our holiday party at Stone Creek Grille. What laughs we had. We did Photo by Charlie Petrosky skits to entertain: Dotsy and Sparkalena did the Banana skit; and Toot, Gum Drop Ocala Clown Express participating in the Golf Cart Parade. and Dinky Doo participated in a nursing problems at the movies. Jake told us this month. We entertained the patients at help with their Santa Express. That is a home skit, bride and groom broom skit some jokes and O A Sis caught her orange Oakhurst. They laughed at our skits and Christmas celebration they have for un- and a telephone skit. butterfly. We did a Yankee Trader gift ex- played our musical instruments. Some of derprivileged children. Sparkalena had Dinky Doo was a pesky kid who caused change. The other diners got to enjoy our our new clowns came along and helped the clowns help collect clothing for the festivities as well. sing and clown around. We now have new children. She was able to bring them www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com We visited a different nursing home clowns joining us with this visit. warm coats. We had our last hospital program for As you can see, we do a variety of 2009. It was great to see the children things. You can do as much as you like. again. We will be with them after the holi- How about a New Year resolution to come days. and see what we do? We meet on the The Sheriff’s Department asked us to first and third Mondays of the month at 3 p.m. at TimberRidge in Buildingg 300, Collins Resource Center. This month, we World News Deadline have one meeting on Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. We Noon, 13th of the month would love to have you join us! Gum Drop and Toot

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At the Kids & Cookies program at Tim- the hot springs. There are 80 geothermal berRidge Nursing and Rehab Center, the springs in Budapest, including the world’s four- and five-year olds made and col- largest thermal water cave system and ored turkey hands. They also sang songs, the largest “medicinal” bath in Europe. which D’Clowns enjoyed. Clowns Ellie, There also are several World Heritage Happy and Dee Dee gave out stickers and Sites in Budapest, including the banks beads. We’ll be there again next month. of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, It’s wonderful to see the youngsters and Andrássy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and the seniors doing an activity together. Millennium Underground Railway. In January, we plan to be at The The city and surrounding area are Superior, a memory support assist- home to the largest synagogue in Europe, ed living residence where we enter- the second largest Baroque castle in the tained in October. We may also do a world, the third largest Parliament build- walk around at Hawthorne Village. ing in the world, and the third largest In December, D’Clowns enjoyed a delight- church in Europe. Another of the jewels ful lunch at the Oak Run Country Club. of Budapest is the 700-year old Matthias We have been invited to TimberRidge Church. Additionally, there are lots of along with other volunteers on Dec. 21 museums and fascinating streets, build- D’Clowns for a volunteer appreciation social featur- World ings, squares, and shops for the wander- Paula Magen ing a musical performance. ers among you. D’Clowns are pleased to report that Traveler Most of the major hotels and the Par- donations to seven organizations were Bill Shampine liament are in Pest, the flat side of the Our monthly holiday show at Emeritus recently made. city. Assisted Living was such fun. The balloon Hap- On the other side, Buda, the land rises toss activ- Let’s revisit Europe this month, spe- pily, our cifically Budapest, Hungary. Budapest, as precipitously from the riverbank and is ity was a group is very hilly. Buda contains most of the geo- big hit and we know it today, was created in 1873 by g r o w i n g . merging the cities of Buda and Óbuda, lo- thermal springs and Castle Hill. The two got the se- We are a areas are connected by five major bridg- niors go- cated on the west bank of the Danube Riv- fun group er, and Pest, the city located on the east es, the most famous of which is Széche- ing. The CD that meets nyi Chain Bridge. It is called the Chain of holiday side of the river. I’ve been there several the first times and have really enjoyed the city, Bridge because the roadway is suspended songs was and third from what looks like a huge bicycle chain. e n j o y e d , even though about two million people live M o n d a y there. Widely regarded as one of the most It was built in 1849 and rebuilt in 1949 as was the at Arbor (after being destroyed in World War II). s i n g i n g beautiful cities in Europe, it is a relatively Confer- modern city, but has a charm and “old One of the most popular tourist activi- of “Jingle ence Cen- ties is to stroll along the riverbank (Pest Bells.” We world” flavor that is appealing. ter, Suites The Celts, Romans, Magyars and the side) where what looks like a small fair did our B and C at is set up every evening. You can sample usual skits, Turks ruled Hungary until 1718 when it 1:30 p.m. was incorporated into the Habsburg Em- local music and inexpensive food, and knock-D’Clowns at Oak Run Country Club: Annette Please join simply enjoy the ambiance with the river, k n o c k pire. Austria-Hungary then became a great Berman, Ellen Richards, Diane Sistrunk, Paula us at our European power until it was dissolved in lights and people walking along having jokes, mag- meetings. fun. ic, etc. Red Magen, Marilyn Buss, Nancy Schilf, Betty Lebair 1918 and Hungary declared itself an inde- F o r pendent republic. In 1949, Hungary was Speaking of food, it is excellent. For and green more in- those of you who imbibe adult bever- beads were and Mary Jastrzebski. declared a communist People’s Republic, formation, but in 1956, demonstrations led to the ages, the national drink is called Unicum. distribut- please call Paula at 873-3433. I found the taste of this beverage quite ed. We’ll return next month. outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution. Wishing y’all a happy, healthy and A “must-do” for visitors is a trip to unpleasant. We loved performing at Hampton Gar- peaceful 2010! dens. They are such a responsive and en- joyable audience.

Original Mah Jongg Karaoke Group Mary Ehle Photo reproduced with permission of HAAP Media Ltd. George Quaranta Classes are over and we have some A night view of the Chain Bridge taken from the Pest side of the eager new players. Please join me in wel- Danube River. The Matthias Church is located in the background. On Nov. 24, yours truly and some coming our new players! of our singers went in to the Candler I have a lovely jacket that was left at Hills Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. the tournament. It is tan and quite differ- for some food and libations, and enjoyed ent. It doesn’t fit me, darn it. Call me and listening to Tony playing and singing with you can pick it up at my house. his guitar. No other news for now, so jokers to At 7 p.m., we started our karaoke ses- you all. sion. I would like to thank Janet and Pat for their assistance with the CDs. We sang numerous songs. The Dec. 10 karaoke session will be re- Handicap ported in my next column. Equipment Effective Jan. 14, we will be singing karaoke at the Arbor Club Ballroom from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Handicap equipment is loaned free to I hope to see you there! Until then, On Top of the World residents during keep on singing, it’s healthy and good for their convalescent term—walkers, you. crutches, canes or wheelchairs. For For more information, call George at 873-9667 more information, call the Health & Recreation Department at 854-8707. www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com

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Saturday, Feb. 13, will see us at the Bob ber and a trip to the Smoky Mountains in Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando November. for “Phantom of the Opera.” This longest I am still working out the details for running Broadway show is priced at $75 three trips I mentioned in last month’s ar- per person and includes show, bus and ticle. These trips are to Key West in Janu- tip for driver. Meal is on your own. Kathy ary 2011, and to downtown Charleston Peterson is the coordinator. and Chattanooga. Reservations start Jan. 11 for the I am planning a coach trip to Cape March 5, Ocala Horse Farm Tour. The cost Cod, Mass. where we will visit Hyannis, is $51, which will include bus, tour, buffet stopping at the JFK Museum, the historic and tips for driver and meal. Audrey Man- village of Sandwich, and colorful Prov- gan is the coordinator for this tour. incetown just to mention a few of the On Monday, Jan. 18, reservations start stops. The group will also take a ferry to for the comedy, “Church Basement La- Martha’s Vineyard for a tour of the island dies” at the Peabody Auditorium in Day- seeing historical sites and beautiful light- tona Beach. The show will be on Tuesday, houses. March 30. The cost is $52 and includes Another trip planned is to Boston and show, bus and tip for driver. Meal is on Massachusetts’ north shore including his- Travel Toppers your own. The coordinator is Linda Hein. On the toric Marblehead, Gloucester, and Rock- Jo Swing Wednesday, Jan. 20, is the start for res- port, not to mention Concord, Salem and ervations to see Bill Cosby at Ruth Eckerd Road Again Lexington. In Boston, the trip will include Hall in Clearwater on Saturday, March 27. Bob Woods a visit to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall, We have many exciting and entertain- The cost for this performance is $61. This “Old Ironsides” (USS Constitution) plus a ing trips planned for 2010. On Jan. 6, covers bus, show and tip for driver. Meal guided tour of Boston. You will see the Travel Toppers will be visiting the Murray We had a great turnout of folks at a will be on your own. Pat Benson will be meeting with a Royal Caribbean represen- birth place of the American Revolution Theater at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater the coordinator. and where “the shot heard around the to see the hilarious one-man show, “My tative that were interested in the Septem- Monday, Jan. 25, will be the start for ber 2010 sailing of the Radiance of the world” originated and a stop in Plymouth, Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and reservations for the March 12 trip to “America’s Hometown, to see the famous I’m in Therapy.” The cost is $51, which in- Seas. This would be departing San Diego Tampa Downs. The cost of $38 covers with a final destination of Tampa after Plymouth Rock.” cludes show, bus and tip for driver. Meal admission, buffet meal, bus and tips for I know I have mentioned in the past will be on your own. Check with Linda visiting many ports along the Mexican Ri- driver and meal. Margaret Paris will be vera and a daylight transit of the Panama about a website. It is forthcoming and as Hein for availability because this trip co- the coordinator. soon as it is up and running, I will put the incides with our first general meeting of Canal. Tuesday, Jan. 26, will be the start of There are still spaces available for information in my article. Once it is fully the year. That meeting will begin one-half reservations for “In the Mood.” This is a working you will be able to open the site hour earlier at 10 a.m. this cruise and a $100 shipboard credit production of the Seniors at Leisure Series per stateroom was given to those already getting information on all our trips, book On Sunday, Jan. 10, we will be going to at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. It will as many as you would like right on your CFCC Performing Arts Center in Lecanto signed up. If you are slightly interested be on April 1. The cost of $41 includes in this cruise, please give me a call and I PC. Of course, I will still be available to to see “Forbidden Broadway.” This is a show, box lunch, bus and tip for driver. answer questions and deliver flyers. collection of updated musical parodies will explain the entire trip to you, which Pam Giddens is the coordinator. includes a two-night stay in San Diego be- Right now, information regarding my on Broadway shows. As of publication The New England Cruise for Saturday, trips will be found only in my monthly ar- time, there is one ticket available. If you fore the cruise. Oct. 2, through Saturday, Oct. 9, is getting Stand-bys are welcome for the New Or- ticles. Word of mouth from past travelers are interested, please call Jo Swing. a good response. The cost ranges from is my best advertisement. Currently we are taking reservations leans coach trip in May. $1,389 per person for inside to $1,689 I still have seats available for two ad- Please call me at 854-0702 for infor- for the Feb. 6 production of “Seven Brides per person for veranda. Please call Allan mation or flyers on any trip. See you on for Seven Brothers” at the Show Palace ditional coach trips in 2010, one being a Rickards for more information or reserva- trip to Memphis/Tunica in early Septem- the road again. Dinner Theater in Hudson. The cost is tions. $60 per person, includes show, buffet Remember, the meeting on Jan. 6 will meal, transportation and tips for driver be at 10 a.m. this one time only. We meet have ever seen or experienced. I’m not go- and meal. Contact the coordinator, Mary at Suite A of the Arbor Conference Cen- ing to elaborate too much because I want Lee Coleman, for reservations. ter. All On Top of the World residents are all of you who are traveling with me on welcome. Feb. 6 to be blown away when you see this www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com Until then, happy travels and a Happy ship. All I can say is hold on to your hats. New Year to all. What a ship, this is everything you could want and more.” Our next cruise will be on the Carnival Dream on Nov. 27. We have 25 balconies and 15 inside rooms on hold for us; the rooms are going fast, so don’t miss out. When the rooms are gone, we may not be able to get more at the same price as we have now. The trip is a seven night West- ern Caribbean cruise with ports of call: Roatan Isle, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozu- mel. A $50 on board credit per cabin will be provided. Williamsburg The prices are as follows: balcony $966.68 per person, ocean view, please Cruise Club call for price and inside cabin $666.68 per Fred O’blenis person. Deposit of $250 per person due at sign up, deposit is totally refundable up to final payment (Sept. 13). All prices Welcome aboard! 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chocolate or mulled wine. Here are some 1/2 cup orange juice Salt and coarsely ground pepper, to taste recipes that will warm up your winter sea- 1/2 cup sugar Freshly grated Parmesan cheese son. 6 cloves In a medium saucepan over medium Created originally by the Aztecs this 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg heat, add the oil and then chopped on- hot chocolate is sensual, spicy and per- 2 cinnamon sticks ions and sauté until tender. Then add fect for a cold winter night. 1 pinch pumpkin pie spice the garlic bulbs and then add diced pota- 1 cup of brandy toes. Pour in three cups of chicken stock Spicy Hot Chocolate Simmer ingredients together for 45 and bring to a boil Cook until the pota- 1 cup whole milk minutes on medium heat. Strain into toes are soft. Using a hand mixer food 1/2 cup heavy cream mugs and drink hot. processor, puree the soup and return to 2 oz bittersweet chocolate This creamy garlic soup takes a spin soup pot. Stir in heavy cream, milk, salt, 1/2 vanilla bean on potato onion soup and goes great with and pepper; cook, over low heat, another 1 cinnamon stick grilled cheese. 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve in 1/2 seedless cayenne pepper soup bowls and garnish with Parmesan In a saucepot, simmer the milk, cream, Creamy Potato & cheese vanilla bean, cinnamon stick and pepper Garlic Soup for 10 minutes. Next, remove the vanilla 2 oz olive oil Grilled Havarty Cheese & bean, pepper and cinnamon stick and 30 cloves garlic, peeled Tomato with Crusty Grilled Anything grate chocolate. Stir constantly using a 7 cups vegetable or chicken broth, whisk until smooth and hot. Serve with Bread divided But Bland cinnamon stick garnish. 2 slices havarty cheese 1/2 cup butter Mulled wine is made all over Europe 3 oz butter Chef Dave Bland 1/2 cup chopped onion and it can be simmered in a crock-pot or 2 slices of thick crusty bread 3 Yukon gold potatoes peeled, diced and saucepan. 2 slices of tomato reserved in cold water Winter Recipes Layer cheese and tomatoes in between Salt and pepper to taste Although the weather in sunny, Flori- bread. Spread butter on the bread. Us- Mulled Wine 1 cup heavy cream da is not as cold as up north, it can get ing an iron skillet allow the cheese to melt 1 bottle red wine 1 cup milk cold enough to light a fire and make hot 1/2 cup of water and bread to grill.

and whipped cream. the week. Our second dinner hosts were Barbara On Wednesday, several of the women and John Young. Debbie and Dan Partin made a pilgrimage to Merritt Island for prepared the hors d’oeuvres of cooked shopping and sightseeing, while the re- mushroom caps filled with Italian sausage maining campers enjoyed their favorite and Mozzarella cheese and mini chicken activities including games, cards, biking tortillas stuffed with cheese, peppers and and fishing. Linda and Jerry recommend- chicken. Barbara and John served the en- ed the Lone Cabbage Fish Camp for din- trée, which was marinated pork tender- ner and Liz made the reservations. Mary loin roast. A salad that included walnuts, Jo tried the sampler of frog legs, catfish beets, black olives, balsamic dressing and and gator and the next day claimed that other vegetable ingredients. Accompany- the gator “bit her back!” Later that eve- ing the entrée were side dishes of sweet ning Linda and Jerry Chase hosted the potato casserole, red cabbage and a vege- group for the game of “65!” table medley. After dinner, Mary and Bob Thursday morning everyone awoke to O’Neal served a homemade peach apple the scintillating aroma of bacon, sausage, pie. ham, pancakes, eggs and coffee. The men Favorite Recipes Joan Sigafoos and Richard Miles hosted were preparing breakfast and Jerry had a our third dinner. Jimi and Tony Bartolo- Tall Tale hit with blueberry waffles. Dinner Club ne prepared the appetizers, which were The Tall Tale Travelers celebrated an stuffed mushrooms with brushetta and Travelers early Thanksgiving with a traditional din- Luke Mullen pigs in a blanket. Ann and Conrad Massa Jim Lynam ner. Liz and Moe deep-fried the turkey served a salad of greens, celery, carrots, and everyone else supplied the appropri- ate selections associated with the tradi- Our club kicked off the holiday season radishes, cucumber, grape tomatoes and The Tall Tale Travelers R.V. group re- tions of Thanksgiving. To add to the nos- on Saturday, Nov. 21 with 28 diners at cashew nuts with Italian vinaigrette. Joan cently camped at Jetty Park Campground talgia, the dinner was served outside on four club members’ homes. and Richard’s prepared entrée was a beef on the east coast of Florida. The Canaver- picnic tables with wind gusts upwards of Hosting our first dinner were Jean and bourguignon with seared carrots, onions al Port Authority controls Jetty Park, but 20 miles per hour and the temperature Joe Breslin. Judy and Rob Schaefer began and mushrooms accompanied by oven it is best known for its proximity to the dropping into the 50-degree range. The with appetizers. They presented bacon roasted potatoes. The dessert was old- Kennedy Space Center as well as near the wind chill was cold enough to make the wrapped water chestnuts with a spicy fashioned applesauce cake and a frosted waterway for the departing cruise ships Pilgrims jealous! In spite of the weather, sugar glaze and smoked salmon cream pumpkin roll. The group made the reservations with the everyone left “stuffed like turkeys!” cheese pinwheels garnished with capers. Hosts for our fourth dinner were Cher- hope of observing the scheduled launch On Friday, various couples went to Old Gitte and Paul Agarwal then served a salad ry and Fred Jones. Tish and Don Dertien of both the shuttle and the Atlas rocket Cocoa Village, Kennedy Space Center, and consisting of spring mix, toasted walnuts, brought the hors d’oeuvres, which were during the week. Liz and Moe Campbell to the beach. dried cranberries, lots of feta cheese in an artichoke spread with crackers and participated as the wagon masters and The Atlas rocket was scheduled for light balsamic vinaigrette. Edie and Fritz kavli crackers with a topping mixture of handled the reservations and planning launch at 12:28 a.m. early on Saturday de Holl provided various breads. Jean dry onions, mayonnaise and Parmesan for the eight couples making the excur- morning. The few, the proud and the and Joe served a baked ham dinner with cheese. Cherry and Fred then served a sion. brave came to the beach with their chairs, two different sauces, one raisin and the southwestern themed meal consisting The travelers arrived on Tuesday al- cameras and blankets and waited; and other cherry sauce. Accompanying this of Chile Verde along with New Mexican ready knowing that the shuttle launch waited; and waited for the launch that was was mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, quelites (spinach) and a pinto bean sal- had been postponed and encountered scrubbed three minutes before liftoff. asparagus, creamed cabbage, and squash ad. Kathy and Luke Mullen then served a very windy conditions caused by hurri- Everyone enjoyed the week of fun and stuffed with sausage. Maureen and Dan chocolate apple pie. cane Ida. Since the track of Ida was un- camaraderie in spite of the disappoint- Core served an angel food cake with fill- We are currently looking for couples to certain, the campers were somewhat con- ments with the launches and the weath- ing of crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding join our club. Call Luke at 304-8104 for cerned about the weather conditions for more information. er. 32 The World News® January 2010 Card Clubs & Games

Nov. 19 Dec. 4 1: Betty Legg - 6180; 2: Mary Carson; 3: Marge Three Handed Game Monday Tuesday Starrett. 1: Helen Foskett; 2: Virgil Taylor. Dec. 3 Four Handed Game Afternoon Bridge Night Duplicate 1: Marion Turbin; 2: Florence Heckler; 3: Mazie 1: Lou Fisher; 2: Marcy Askenase; 3: Clarence Joe Zwick Marjorie Benton Millward. Lietzow; 4: Bridget Hughes.

Nov. 16 We welcome new duplicate bridge play- Thursday 1: Jayne Kaske & Esther Lang; 2: Caryl ers to our game. For more information, or Rosenberger & Marjorie Benton; 3: Elsie Helwig to find a partner, call 861-5700. Night Bridge & Maizie Millward. Nov. 3 Nov. 23 1/2 (tie): Bill & Betty Raines and Mary Carol Helen DeGraw & 1: Fran Griswold & Betty Morris; 2: Ida Rosendahl Geck & Doris Keathley; 3: Ida Rosendahl and & Doris Keathley; 3: Marjorie Benton & Caryl Dick Mansfield; 4: Bruce and Marjorie Benton; 5: Ida Rosendal Rosenberger. Bill and Ida Carlson. Nov. 30 Nov. 10 Nov. 19 1: Ida Rosendahl & Carol Thompson; 2: Joan 1: Harry and Ruth Tindall; 2/3 (tie): Rose 1: Jim Mahoney; 2: Norbert Heckler; 3: Dick Lord & Eleanor Giardino; 3: Ray Dietz & Maizie O’Rourke & Norman Shultz and Mary Carol Griswold; 4: Jim Smith; Cons: Jan Smith. Millward. Geck & Doris Keathley; 4: Ed Wilson and Steve Dec. 3 Becker; 5: Bruce and Marjorie Benton. Dec. 7 1: Eleanor Giardina; 2: Florence Heckler; 3: 1: Ida Rosendahl & Carol Thompson; 2: Caryl Nov. 17 Ida Rosendahl; 4: Myra Butler; Cons: Helen Rosenberger & Marjorie Benton; 3: Phyllis 1: Bill and Betty Raines; 2: Harry and Ruth DeGraw. Bressler & Kathy Dushary. Tindall; 3: Mary Carol Geck and Doris Dec. 10 Keathley; 4: Art and Kathie Dushary; 5: Bill and Tuesday 1: Paul Agarwal; 2: Janet Becker; 3: Ed Horner; 4: Ida Carlson. Myra Butler; Cons. Ginnie Barrett. Nov. 24 Night Pinochle Monday 1: Bruce and Marjorie Benton; 2: Mary Carol Viola Horton Geck and Doris Keathley; 3: Hazel Merchant Night Bridge and Ernie Lord; 4: Ida Rosendahl and Dick Mansfield; 5: Harry and Ruth Tindall; 6: Joan Friday Welcome back to the snowbirds in our Ginnie Barrett & Myra Butler Lord and Nel Bosschaart. group. Good to see you. All pinochle play- Night Bridge ers are welcome on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Jack & Mickey Martin in the Art Room of the Crafts Building. No Nov. 2 Wednesday partners are needed. 1: Paul Agarwal; 2: Art Dushary; 3: Myra Butler; 4: Nov. 3 Walter Hicken Looper; Cons: Miriam McNeilly. Nov. 20 Afternoon Bridge 1: Dick Mansfield; 2: Erwin Fluss; 3: Mickey Single Deck Winners Nov. 9 Martin; 4: Mary Culberson; 5: Nancy Dreimiller. 1: George Dertinger; 2: Audrey Bartolotta; 3: 1: Joan Sigafoos; 2: Ginny Barrett; 3: Eleanor Fran Griswold Dottie Findlay. Giardina; 4: Jim Smith; Cons: Jan Moon. Nov. 27 1: Dick Mansfield; 2: Catherine Edwards; 3: Betty Double/Triple Deck Winners Nov. 16 Wishing a happy and healthy New Year Raines; 4: Bill Hunter; 5: Phyllis Bressler. Tables 1: Vi Horton; 2: Norma Yonke & Greg 1: Luke Mullen; 2: Paul Agarwal; 3: Jan Smith; 4: Skillman; 3: Ray Bock & Charles Distler. to all our friends and loved ones! We all Dec. 4 Keith Briggs. plan to enter 2010 with hope and deter- 1: Harry Tindall; 2: Carol Johnson; 3: Rose Nov. 10 mination to make each day the best we Nov. 23 O’Rourke; 4: Dick Mansfield; 5: Mildred Lane. Single Deck Winners can. We are truly blessed. 1: Fran Griswold; 2: Helen DeGraw; 3: Paul Grand Slam: Harry Tindall & Rose O’Rourke. 1: Gerry Pinter; 2: Audrey Bartolotta; 3: Eva Agarwal; 4: Luke Mullen; 5: Mary Culberson; Our group welcomes Bernie back from Mazzotta. Cons: Jim Smith. Illinois and a very pleasant surprise is the Double/Triple Deck Winners return of Paula Bevel from Oklahoma. Tables 1: James Nottingham; 2: Elsie Helwig Nov. 11 Friday & Billy Swing; 3: Ray Bock & Charles Distler; 4: Tuesday 1 (tie): Alice McDaniel & Ester Lang 4560; 2: Rich Fluet & Jim Keller. Marlene Floeckher; 3: Eleanor Giardina; Nov. 17 Consolation: Pat Golgart. Euchre 4 Fun Afternoon Bridge Single Deck Winners Nov. 18 Irene Pisani 1: Hank Kolb; 2: Vernon Uzzell; 3: Andy Mark. Agnes LaSala 1: Joyce Walchak 4700; 2: Helen DeGraw; 3: Kay Boland; 4: Mary Culberson; Consolation: Alice Double/Triple Deck Winners McDaniel. Intermediate and advanced players are Tables 1: Ann Pelham, James Nottingham, & Vi Horton; 2: Jo Swing & Elsie Helwig; 3: Charley Nov. 25 all welcome, so come and join us on Fri- Nov. 3 day at 6:15 p.m. at the Arbor Conference Distler & Joe Scrivo. 1: Norbert & Florence Heckler; 2: Marion 1: Ida Rosendahl 5560; 2: Mary Culberson; 3: Bill Mahoney 4: Betty Morris; Consolation: Center, Suite A. Come one come all. For Nov. 24 Wade & Agnes Weber; 3: Agnes LaSala & Carl more information, call Irene at 873-4173. Single Deck Winners Woodbury. Donnella Briggs. Dec. 2 Nov. 13 1: Lois Rider; 2: Edith Kolb; 3: Hank Kolb. Nov. 10 1: Out of 35, Gayle Argano; 2: Irene Pisani; 3 Double/Triple Deck Winners 1: Ray Dietz & Mazie Millward; 2: Norbert & 1: Betty Barney 4680; 2: Marlene Floeckher; 3: (tie): Sharon Dean, Hank Kolb & Jerry Pinter; 4 Tables 1: Jim Mazzotta; 2: Ilsa Kersey. Florence Heckler; 3: Agnes LaSala & Betty Phyllis Silverman; 4: Helen DeGraw; Consolation: Margo Thomas. (tie): Zane Barnett & Bev DeBusschere; 5: Trudy Larson. Bertrand. Nov. 17 Dec. 9 1: Betty Barney 4650; 2: Ida Rosendahl; 3: Nov. 20 1: Norbert & Florence Heckler; 2: Betty Morris & 1: Out of 31, Joe Scrivo & Irene Pisani had a Shirley Stolly; 3: Mazie Millward & Ray Dietz. Paula Bevel; 4: Bonnie Heinlein; 5: Gloria Richards; Consolation: Phyllis Silverman. perfect game. Congratulations! 2: May Holtz; Nov. 24 3: Larry Bertrand; 4: Richard Bartel; 5: Sharon 1: Shirley Stolly & Betty Morris; 2: Betty Larsen; Dean. 3: Kay Wood & Richard Fluet. Nov. 27 1: Out of 28, Gitte Agarwal; 2: Hank Kolb; 3: Jerry Wednesday Dean; 4: Sharon Dean; 5: Joann Shea. Night Duplicate Dec. 4 Emergency After-Hours 1: Out of 32, Bill (Wild) Eberle had a perfect Doris Keathley game. Congratulations! 2: Walter Hickenlooper; Phone Number 3: Berry Scrivo; 4: Jo Swing; 5 (tie): Sam LoBianco 236-OTOW (236-6869) & Jean Gillette. Nov. 11 Dec. 11 1: Nel Bosschaart & Margorie Benton; 2: Rose 1 (tie): Out of 32, Walter Hickenlooper & Sharon O’Rourke & Nancy Drimiller; 3: Ernie & Joan Dean; 2: Richard Miles; 3rd (tie) Jerry Dean, Lord; 4: Harry & Ruth Tindall; 5: Bill & Betty Nancy Kowsky & Paul Agarwal; 4 (tie): Buck Saturday Raines. Chaillet & Mary Hilovsky; 5: Bev DeBusschere. Nov. 18 Night Pinochle 1: Caryl Rosenberger & Marjorie Benton; 2: Elsie Helwig Harry & Ruth Tindall; 3: Ida Rosendahl & Doris Keathley; 4: Bill & Betty Raines. Dec. 2 Nov. 14 1: Harry & Ruth Tindall; 2: Nel Bosschaart & 1: Norma Yonke; 2: Rita Pinter; 3: Viola Horton. Marjorie Benton. Nov. 21 1: Millie Ferrell; 2. Al Novotny; 3: Viola Horton. Nov. 28 1: Greg Skillman; 2: Viola Horton; 3: Dot Thursday Findlay. Dec. 5 Afternoon Bridge 1: Audrey Bartolotta; 2: Ann Davis; 3: Anne Marion Turbin & Betty Legg Jagielski.

Nov. 12 1: Helen Eshbach; 2: Alice McDaniel; 3: Marge Starrett. Friday Night Euchre Joe Askenase

Nov. 13 Four Handed Game 1 (tie): Marcy Askenase, & Lou Fisher; 2: Bridget Hughes; 3: Russ Riegler. Six Handed Game 1: Helen Foskett; 2: Maria France; 3: Virgil Taylor, 4: Vi Horton; 5: Diana Riegler. Nov. 20 Cribbage Four Handed Game 1: Marcy Askenase; 2: (Tie) Shirley Coe, & Lou Greg Skillman Fisher; 3: Virgil Taylor; 4: Diana Riegler; 5: Viola Horton. Nov. 13 Nov. 27 1: Sheila Howell; 2: Ray Bock; 3: Mary Ehle; Cons: Four Handed Game Elsie Helwig. 1: Marcy Askenase; 2: Lou Fisher; 3: Bridget Nov. 20 Hughes; 4: Clarence Lietzow. 1: Luke Mullen; 2: Ray Bock; 3: Sheila Howell; Five Handed Game Cons: Norma Yonke. 1: Helen Foskett; 2: Vi Horton; 3: Virgil Taylor; 4: Nov. 27 Fero & Sons Insurance Maria France. 1: Craig Ehle; 2: Mary Lou Chamberlain; 3: Mary (352) 351-3111 Ehle; Cons: Luke Mullen. Submit Articles by E-mail to Dec. 4 Friendship Center at On Top of the World • 8441 SW SR 200, Suite 117 • Ocala, FL 34481 [email protected] 1: Mary Ehle; 2: Greg Skillman; 3: Anne Jagielski/ Frank Chamberlain; Cons: Ray Bock. January 2010 The World News® 33

couldn’t provide the details to you. After the first of the year, please call our dance instructor, Trish Sands, at 351-2423 or me, at 854-6772, and we’ll have all the details for you. Here at On Top of the World we have dancing most Friday nights at the Arbor Club Ballroom and on most Fridays and Saturdays at Circle Square Commons. In addition, there are numerous venues in the Ocala area for dancing during the week and on weekends. Our club mem- bers are happy to share this information with you. Our On Top of the World “Dancin’ on the Top” committee held its first New Year’s Eve dance at the Health & Rec- reation Ballroom. Over 200 people at- Square Ballroom tended. We danced to the music of Roger Line Dancing Bourgault, enjoyed the shrimp as well as Sherry Ashenfelter Dancing Dance Club other hors d’oeuvres and celebrated the Walter Lamp Richard P. Vullo New Year with champagne and sweets. It was a terrific event. Because line dancing is popular world- The next dance for the “Dancin’ on the wide, professional line dance instructors On Tuesday, Nov. 17, we celebrated Let me add my wishes for a healthy Top” committee will be the Sweetheart travel the globe impressing dancers with our annual badge night. It’s when mem- and happy 2010 for all of our On Top of Dance on Feb. 6. The popular group “Au- their competent instruction, showman- bers wear all their club badges, collected the World residents. I hope many of you tomatic” will provide the music. Ticket ship and choreography. over the years. have made New Year’s resolutions to start sales begin on Monday, Jan. 11, at the This month, when we attend the Two of our most senior members put or resume taking dance lessons this year. Health & Recreation Ballroom from 8 to World’s Dance Championships in Nash- on a show and shared some memories Getting to meet with new or old friends 10 a.m. and will continue each Monday ville, we will learn new dances taught by with us. Fran Bolson, dancing since 1948, and enjoying the socialization of danc- and Wednesday through Jan. 27. Tickets instructors from Canada, China, Japan, wore her badges on the front and back of ing throughout the year is a great way to are only $7 per person. the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and her blouse. Joe Thompson, dancing since spend some of your retirement days. Here’s the schedule for the rest of the United States. Also, this month, we 1968, only needed the front of his shirt For January, we’ll be learning new 2010: will attend an Ocala line dance workshop to display his. The other members also steps in the beautiful waltz. Throughout • May 8 with “Tomaura” featuring celebrity dancer/instructor/ displayed their past history on the dance the year, you’ll have lessons in swing, • Nov. 20 with “Automatic” choreographer, Jo Thompson Szymanski. floor. fox trot, cha cha, rumba, tango and other • Dec. 31 New Years Eve 2010 with What do the following line dances have The first special dance of the New Year dances. “Sounds of Time” in common? The titles are All Aboard, is the Beginners Dance, on Saturday, Jan. Starting in January, we’ll have new It’s a great line-up, so mark your calen- Beach Bop Boogie, Bump-N-Grind, Cinco 9 in the Health & Recreation Ballroom. An schedules for our lessons. We expect to dars and plan on attending. For more in- De Mayo, Come Dance With Me, Cowboy annual event, where the current new class have group lessons for beginners and in- formation, please call Jack Stone at 873- Rhythm, Cut A Rug, Dance Ranch Romp, members get to join the regular members termediates. Unfortunately, at the time 3083 or me at 854-6772. Dancing In The Dark, Don’t Cry On My in their first taste of club dancing and of the submission of this column, we Shoulder, Funkafied Blues, Hardwood get a chance to better know their future Stomp, Hideaway Cha, Jo ‘N Jo Tango, dancing partners. It’s done in a fun set- Just Your Size, Makin’ Tracks, Midnight Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Circle Square Cul- ting, with all dances designed with what Waltz, Pa-Leeze, Por Ti Sere, Put On Your tural Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At noon, the new members have learned so far. Dancin’ Boots, Rita’s Waltz, Shoop Shoop, we will be doing a few dances on the main The current club members have a lot Splish Splash, Swamp Thang, and Victory stage, not in a side room, as we did previ- of fun, helping and dancing with the new Shout. Jo Thompson Szymanski choreo- ously. The Expo is very interesting and in- people. At one time, we were in their graphed all of the listed dances, and we formative, so I urge you to attend. If you shoes and a member helped us out. Now, have taught all of these dances to On Top are there at noon, “come on down” to see it’s our turn and pleasure to support the of the World line dance students. We ap- us perform. new dancers. preciate Jo, and all other choreographers Our regular classes are free and are On Jan. 12, our monthly theme dance and instructors who inspire us to get out held in the Arbor Club Exercise Studio will be the 50s where we will dance to on the dance floor. adjacent to the indoor swimming pool music from way back when. So, let’s bring For optimal learning conditions and on Mondays from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., and back those memories. floor safety, classes are limited in size Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. In addition to other clubs holding their with pre-registration required. For infor- Newcomers are always welcome and you weekly dances around the area, there are mation about classes, please call 873- do not need any previous experience. Just two special dances worth mentioning. 9440. On Jan. 16, at the LaHacienda Center in wear exercise clothes and socks to try out The Villages, there will be a benefit dance a class. For information, please feel free Submit Articles by E-mail to for New Horizon Academy School of Au- Ballet Club to call me at 854-8589. tism. All proceeds will go to the school. Happy New Year and happy dancing. [email protected] There will be 11 different callers and two Eugenie Martin cuers. All will be volunteering their time. One thing that I have learned as my Another holiday season of eating and dancing has progressed is that it’s not overdoing it is just about over. I love only fun, but also educational to see how this time of year, but need exercise to each caller handles square dancing call- help undo the excesses of the season. Of ing differently. The time is from 7 to 9:30 course, ballet is my favorite form of ex- p.m. and spectators are most happily ercise, but all forms are good. Just find welcomed. So, if you are free that night, what resonates with you and do it! come on down. The Ballet Club is preparing to perform From Jan. 21-23, in Lakeland, the Flor- at the 2010 Health and Wellness Expo on ida Winter Festival is being held. You can dance as much or as little as you want. Emergency After-Hours There are five different callers and three Phone Number different cuers. 236-OTOW (236-6869) Just think, when it’s snowing up north and maybe a little cool outside down here, you could be inside dancing up some warmth and having fun with other dancers from around Florida and meeting new callers and cuers. If you have any questions about any of the dances above, feel free to call me at 854-9378.

Pattern Dance Club Jim & Nell Entinger

Happy New Year! We hope that all of our club members had an enjoyable holi- day season, have recovered from all the festivities, and are ready to resume Pat- tern Dancing once again. Carla and Tony are looking forward to reviewing the dance we’ve learned such as, Side Saddle, Ten Step Texas Style, El Paso Stroll, Sway, and teaching us new dances in the coming months. As a reminder to all our members, we will be meeting each Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Health & Recreation Ballroom for dancing and Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Arbor Club Ballroom for practice. Also plan on joining us for dancing at The Town Square each Friday and Saturday evening from 5 to 9 p.m.; weather permit- ting. Hope to see you there! For more information, call Nell at 861- 5351 or Carla at 873-8387.

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livered to Guard- ian Ad Litem and Sunshine Kimberly’s Cot- tage. Quilters Our Christ- mas luncheon Ann Weldishofer was held at Stone Creek Grille on On Dec. 1, 34 Sunshine Quilters went Dec. 17 and in- to Stone Creek Grille for a lovely holiday cluded a grab bag Photo by Linda Lohr. luncheon. This is an annual event, held at exchange. different locations each year. It is a very For the year One of the 50 nice way to end the year, think back on 2009, we com- stuffed stockings. all of our activities and look forward to pleted 1,216 another productive year. handmade items for children! It is a joy A special thank you was given to Jea- and a blessing to be able to provide com- nette Wroblewski for her work of making fort for some of the 1,200 homeless chil- Artistic Crafts the Craft Show the success it was. It takes Sewing Bees dren registered in Marion County schools. a lot of logistical planning to pull off such Perhaps next year we will produce even an event. Good job, Jeanette! Linda Lohr more items, as the need is so great. & Gifts 2010 will begin with the Jan. 5 busi- Our mission is to provide some com- Loretta Troutman ness meeting, where our new president, fort to the abused, abandoned and ne- Tekla Krause, will takeover. This meet- Happy New Year to everyone! Hard glected children in Marion County via ad- ing will be at 1 p.m. in our meeting room. to believe another year has come and vocacy agencies. We are excited about entering the New gone so quickly. In December, the Sewing Year. Looking for new starts with plans There will be many ideas and plans being Donations of material, thread, em- made for the New Year; suggestions are Bees distributed 50 Christmas stockings; broidery floss and fiberfill are always and hopes while looking back over quite chock full of toys and goodies for needy a few years of participation in this group welcome. welcome. Monetary donations are used With everyone’s help, we will again children in Marion County. to purchase the quilt batting. Please con- of crafters. We spent two hours stuffing the stock- While the ladies who have continued have a good year. We hope to have work- tact Marcy at 854-1181 or LeeAnn at 854- shops, classes, demonstrations and hope- ings with toys, candy and stuffed animals 7205, if you can help. with us can be considered our regulars, for the children to enjoy. They were de- from time to time we welcome newcom- fully a few outings. The quilt scene in our ers and are proud to have them and their area is very active, and there are many fine works in our group. Recently joining opportunities to see what other quilters us Cheryl Turnbow who displays beau- are up to. tiful jewelry and “rope” bowls; Georgia At every event I attend, there seems to Adams brings in beautiful quilts of vari- be something new to bring home…either ous sizes and patterns; Jackie Nolte knits a new technique, a new way to do some- pretty hats and shawls; Annette Rhoades thing, a new tool to try, or just a new twist shows unique jewelry pieces and even on an old idea! Quilters are very inventive hard to find clip earrings. people, and are happy to share with oth- We hope you will visit us. We are sure ers; so, every outing is a learning experi- you will be pleased to shop with so many ence. fine pieces of handcrafted items available We meet in the Arts and Crafts Build- for your selection. ing every Tuesday. We welcome newcom- We are in the Health & Recreation Ball- ers. Come visit and see what we’re doing. room every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. We always look forward to meeting new Best wishes for the New Year. quilters and we enjoy the new things ex- perienced quilters bring us! Come see us! www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com Rubber Stamping The Happy Greeting Cards Hookers Bev Taylor Yvonne Bednar

The elves at the North Pole had noth- Wishing everyone a happy and healthy ing on us this month. We were busy mak- 2010! ing gifts and gift card holders for those Our December holiday luncheon at “nice” on our list. It was nice to learn that Stone Creek Grille was very enjoyable for we could use our stamps for something the 17 of us who attended. The lighted other than just cards. fireplace made it cozy and welcoming, Kathy Hoefer showed us how to deco- the service and food were both excellent. rate a candle by stamping on tissue pa- On Feb. 1, we will have our first lun- per. We then cut out the stamped image cheon of 2010, more information next and placed it on a pillar candle. A piece month. of waxed paper was wrapped around the Many have started new projects, but in candle and then heated with a heat gun. December several finished theirs. Cecile We were all surprised at the nice gift we Lucas, with the help of Hilda Woodcock created. and Pam Jennings, finished knitting 30 We next made a gift card holder shaped hats for a second grade class at Romeo like a Christmas stocking. The pieces of Elementary who are in need of warm cozy the template were cut out and then traced hats. These three ladies have been doing on decorative paper. These pieces were this for several years and do a terrific then cut out and glued to complete the job. stocking. Carroll Wheeler knitted three pairs of Kathy also brought us directions for children’s slippers and a varigated blue two post-it note holders. One was shaped baby blanket which was given to Guard- like a big matchbook and the other like ian Ad Litem. a small book with a strip to hold a small Pam Jennings knitted a Mrs. Claus doll, pen. Neat gifts for that extra little some- which was not an easy task; it’s adorable. thing. She brought directions for us to Naomi Berman enjoys counted cross- take home to make more gift card hold- stitching. At this time, she is making a ers. picture of palm trees. Tomoko Albert has Her final surprise was a gift for all of a lot of patience with her needlepoint Jap- us - a little purse that holds one chocolate anese Kimono Lady picture; this one has nugget. taken almost the entire year to complete. We had a really busy time, but we all Jackie Nolti is knitting a new lap robe left with something special we had made. blanket in red. If you would like to join us, please call me All women from our many communi- at 854-3079. ties are welcome to stop by and see what we are all about. We meet on Mondays Emergency After-Hours from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Arts/Ceramic Phone Number Room. For more information, call Naomi Berman at 873-4328. 236-OTOW (236-6869) Knit one, purl two. January 2010 The World News® 35

Transportation: affordable, dependable and safe driver. Will drive you to doctors, For Sale hospitals, shopping (no airports). Excellent Classified Section references. Call Bonnie, resident at 854- 7516 or 216-7509. Bath Seat: Duro Med Industries Adjust- DEADLINE: noon on the 13th of the month. If the deadline falls on a weekend, then it’s noon able Bath Seat with Back Model 1716KD. on the Friday before. Transportation: airports, Gainesville (VA, Shands, etc.), local appointments, shop- Heavy-duty rustproof anodized aluminum FOR SALE, WANTED AND LOST/FOUND ADS: There is no charge to residents as long as it is not ping or run errands. Safe, dependable & tubing with non-slip tips. Blow-molded of a business nature. There is a $500 limit on FOR SALE items. Items valued at more than affordable. Call Fred at 207-6581 or 237- seat and backrest are high-density plastic, $500 (i.e. golf carts) may be listed, but price will not accompany the ad. Auto, apartment, 0860. Resident. 12”X20”. Like new at half the price: $30. home, timeshare and real estate ads WILL NOT be accepted. Call John, 873-7198. Ads will appear once unless renewed in writing. Transportation: airports, seaports, local Blanket Chest: Teak wood 4’x18”x15”h. and errands. Door to door, luxury sedan. $175. Can deliver in On Top of the World, SERVICE ADS: Will be accepted from residents and non-residents. A three-line minimum (21 24/7 service. Ocala Smart Transportation 547-1469. words) rate is $20; four lines (28 words) is $25 and five lines (35 words) is $30. A six-month 615-0399 or www.ocala-smart-transporta- rate is also available; call 854-0248 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. tion.com. China Closet: Rosewood with decora- tive carvings and glass doors on top. Two PAYMENT: Prepayment is required and checks should be made payable to Palm Acre Real Estate/ Transportation: I’ll drive you to local ap- piece. Can deliver in On Top of the World, The World News. Send ad and payment to The World News, 9850 S.W. 84th Court, Suite 300, pointments, grocery shopping, errands and 547-1469. Ocala, FL 34481. more. Joan at 237-8240.

Desk: Oak large modern with mail hutch, OTHER: Window, gutter & house cleaning, pres- Ads can be e-mailed to [email protected] or left in the mailbox next to the sure washing, yard work. Dependable, rea- $295.Can deliver in On Top of the World, Pressroom door (in Friendship Commons next to Customer Service). 547-1469. sonable, since 2001. Husband & wife team, Sundance Co. 347-7825. Electric Lawnmower: Black & Decker Lawn Hog 19” Mulching Mower Model Bob’s Screening Service: Garage door HouseCall Senior Home Care offers hour- MM875. Includes mulch insert, grass catch- screens, window screens, porch enclosure ly services such as housekeeping, laundry, er bag and instruction manual. Like new at screens. We re-vinyl windows. Complete meal preparation, transportation, family Wanted half the price: $100. Call John, 873-7198. rescreening service. Free estimates. 352- respite. Lic. #231040, bonded & insured. 586-8459, Bob. (352) 873-0721. Estate Sale by S & M: Friday, Jan. 22, 9 Buy Estates/Moving: 15580 Hwy 441, Sum- a.m.ñ1 p.m. & Saturday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. Bruno’s Tree Service: Tree removal, trim- Income Tax Service: Professionally done, merfield (1 mi. N Hwy 42). Martin’s Fine 8711-E SW 92nd St. (Friendship Colony). ming and debris clean up. Lic/ins with 18 e-file - fast refunds, federal and all state re- Used Furniture, 209-4945. years exp. Reliable service, reasonable turns. On Top of the World resident, Salva- Furniture: Dual recliner, chocolate brown prices. Several resident references avail- tore V. Le Donne E.A. Call 291-2413. Buying: Golf carts, antique or vintage microfiber couch, 3 years old, excellent able. Free estimates. Call anytime 873- artwork, military items, guns, old swords Laminated wood floor installation:Quali - condition, $300. Solid marble matching cof- 6884 or 438-4204. & knives, tools, fishing gear, jewelry, old fee table (40 x 40 x 17h) and end table (28 ty work at reasonable rates. Free estimates. watches, ivory, old bronze statues, coins, x 28 x 23h), like new, $275 for both. 861- Caretaker: Looking for someone with a I am a resident. Call Bob at 237-7452. gold & silver, antiques. Call Marty 274- heart? Look no further! Call Debby (352) 3116 Massage Therapy: in home massage for 3178. 447-5551. CNA68800. Golf Cart: Club Car, 48 volt, new batteries pain management & relaxation. By local Census workers: jobs available, & canvas. Excellent condition. 509-4265. Carpet Cleaning: Countryside Chem-Dry, massage school instructor Greg Sharko. call 1-866-861-2010 for information. serving On Top of the World residents for Fla. Lic. MA31293. 390-3653. Karaoke/The Singing Machine: Compact 10 years. Dry in hours, not days. 10 percent Guns: On Top of the World resident inter- Notary Services and Signing Agent: Will Disc + Graphics Karaoke Center Model off first-time clients. 307-4100. ested in buying guns, new, old, any condi- SMG-199. Includes 2 microphones with come to your home. Bonded, insured. Rea- tion. 854-2555. Cat and/or House Sitting Services for On sonable rates. Call Kathylee at 861-6965. cassette player, CD player and owner’s Music Director/Worship Leader: College manual. $35. Call John, 873-7198. Top of the World residents. Dependable, On Top of the World resident. trustworthy and affordable. References Park Church, across from CFCC police Painting by Allstar: 25 yrs. exp., free es- Living Room Furniture: Table 36” round provided upon request. Grammy Sharon, academy in Ocala. Part-time position avail- timates, licensed & insured. Drywall repair, oak with two teak chairs, soft seats, $195. 694-4853. able; approx. 10 hours per week. Search Sofa table, modern light oak, $95. Teak ta- pressure cleaning, stucco, painting and committee contact is resident. Call 873- ble, folds down, $195. Dining buffet/server Cat Boarding and Sitting provided by lov- driveways cleaned. Int. & Ext. 237-8588. 0927. ing experienced Cat Nanny. On Top of the light pine, 43x18x35h, $225. Can deliver in Painting by Bruce LLC: 38 years’ expe- World resident. Call 854-8589. Part-time Clerk: The UPS Store, 11100 On Top of the World, 547-1469. rience. Free estimates. Interior, exterior, SW 93rd Court Rd. next to IHOP. Computer Misc. Items: Boy’s new brown polyvinyl C.A.T. Woodworking: Crown molding, staining, drywall repair, pressure washing, experience requested. Seniors welcome, winter jacket with sheepskin collar, size chair railing and cabinet drawer slides pro- specializing in repaints. Licensed, insured. please send resume to: Store5520@ 18-20. Rubbermaid cranberry color clothes fessionally installed. We build and repair (352) 546-4553. theupsstore.com or call 352-402-0099. furniture. Free estimates, LLC and insured. hamper, new, 25 x 20. Two twin size bed- Painting by Frank the Painter: Free es- Please come in after 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Call Tom, 288-6148. spreads, pumpkin color. Norelco Chic De- timates, interior painting, specializing in if in person. luxe Lady Speedrazor, new. 873-4289. Ceramic Tile: all types of installation and colors, quality service, affordable prices, Roll-top Desk: Any size, large preferred. Organ: Full size Lowrey Genie. Learn to repair. 20+ years experience. Lic. & ins. 30 years’ experience and licensed, winter 873-8600. Call Bob Adkins 352-274-8678. specials. 237-5855 play instruction book by Lowrey. New con- Volunteers for American Cancer Society dition. $500. 873-8600 Cleaning by Evelyn Lee: I do windows, Pressure Washing: “Don’s” Free esti- Relay For Life. Call 629-4727 or visit www. Shoes: Men’s, never worn. Two pairs white deep cleaning, move outs. Lic. #A27450 & mates. Remove mildew from driveways, marionrelay.com. sneakers, size 8-1/2 and 9-1/2. 1 pair black insured. 629-0855. www.sunshinecleanin- porches, patios, walkways and clean the leather slip-on sandals, size 9. $20 each gocala.com. gutters. On Top of the World resident. 873- 6225. pair. 854-9785. Computer help is just around the corner! Going Out of Town? Stamps: Complete sets, first day covers, Call Doorstep Techs at 351-TECH (8324) Pressure Washing: house or driveways. Download a PDF of the souvenir sheets, errors, rarities, many thou- or visit us on the web at www.doorsteptech. Call On Top of the World resident, Okey. World News at sand stamps at two cents. 369-1820. com. Free estimate 237-6637. www.ontopoftheworld.com/ Tag Sale: Saturday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. General Maintenance: Trimming, weed- Steve’s Handyman Service: Doors, shelv- 9040-B SW 87th Ave (Friendship Colony). ing, edging, pressure wash driveways and ing, general carpentry. On Top of the World newspaper Wide variety of items. gutters, wash windows. On Top of the World resident. Call Steve at 854-4927. resident. Steve at 237-5338. Tag Sale: Saturday, Jan 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8426E SW 92nd Lane. House wares, Hair care in your home: Licensed, expe- sports equipment, small electric applianc- rienced beautician comes to you. Full ser- es, furniture and sundries. vice. Call Cathy, PCA, resident, 237-3347. Service homebound. Tag Sale with Ruth: 9621 SW 93rd Loop (Providence off 96th Court Road). Friday, Handy-Helper: pressure washing, painting Jan. 15 & Saturday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. to 2 driveways & garage floors, etc., shampoo No Time For p.m. carpets, wash windows. Need it done, I’ll do it! Resident. 291-6964. Home Maintenance? TV Entertainment Stand/Table: glass & chrome, three shelves, 48x24x23h. Excel- Handyman: Kruman Services, Inc. Li- HomeFIXology has raised the home lent condition; $125. 873-1297. censed and insured. Remodeling, repairs, handyman business to a new level of replacements and preventive maintenance. Call Daniel at 361-4055. professionalism…and we’re in your neighborhood! We know you’re busy, so let Services Handyman Services by Oden Inc. Low and fair prices for any type of home repair, us knock a few items off that “To Do” list. remodeling, landscape maintenance, pres- Alterations by Betty: Alterations by appoint- sure washing and gutter cleaning. Lic & Ins. Your business is important – ment only. 50 years’ experience. A Pine For free estimates, call: 207-5930. quick response guaranteed!

Run resident. Call Betty at 237-9909. Handyman with extensive construction NO JOB Alterations by Ernestine: Alterations, ex- background. Reliable and highly experi- CALL NOW! TOO SMALL! perienced. On Top of the World resident. enced for small & big jobs. Call Bill, 533- 352.237.1008 WE EVEN HAUL AWAY JUNK Call 861-0259. 7091. Each franBonded,chise independentl Insuredy owned and operated Alterations / Tailor / Curtains / Draperies: Emergency After-Hours Licensed, Bonded, Insured Pick-up at your home weekly. To schedule Phone Number an appointment, call Diana at 401-0076. 236-OTOW (236-6869) 36 The World News® January 2010