Any Body for Tea Mixes Murder with Manners for a Mirthful Afternoon Saturday, January 18, 1 pm in the Great Hall Director Jean Wittmaier has brought together an outstanding cast to provide laughs and groans for the next RTP production. Delicious baked goods, tea, and coffee will be served after the play. Any Body for Tea, written by C. B. Gilford, recounts the woes of Detective Dennis O’Finn, played by Allan Roderiques, the handsome but slightly dim neighbor of an apartment full of barmy, but always proper, spinsters. O’Finn is ably assisted by Detective Kramer, portrayed by Ed Cubanski. When he tries to explain his On Sofa: Angela Mara & Claudia Fort. dilemma to Captain Williams, played by Sharon Prefore, the Back Row: Sharon Prefore, Ed Cubanski, Kathy Jambura, Cheryl audience will be taken back to when O’Finn first met the ladies. Kaczmarek, Allan Roderiques, Joan Missell, & Lois Belliveau Miss Hildegarde [Claudia Fort] runs an informal boarding house with five tenants: Miss Birdie [Joan Missell], Miss Amantha [Kathy Jambura], Miss Lucy [Lois Belliveau], Miss Nettie [Cheryl Kaczmarek], and the unfortunate Miss Elizabeth [Angela Mara]. Tickets cost $8 p/p for the tea, as well as the production, and are on sale now in the Activities Office. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Reatha Oakley, 315-8715, [email protected]

SPAGHETTI DINNER “GET ACQUAINTED” Saturday, February 1, Great Hall BICYCLE RIDE & PIZZA PARTY Sunday, January 26, 1 pm Mark Saturday, February 1, on your calendar for a BIGGER and Rec Center Parking Lot BETTER Spaghetti Dinner in the Great Hall. [That New Year’s resolution can wait!] This year, Royal Highlands’ Softball and Pickleball Clubs join forces to host this annual event for residents and The Royal Highlands Bicycle their guests. Club is sponsoring a Get Dinner will include spaghetti with meatballs, Italian sweet sausage, Acquainted Bike Ride on Sunday, garden salad, Italian or garlic bread, and soda, coffee, or tea . . . all for January 26. Following rides of $10.50 p/p. Making it bigger and better, this year we’re adding a either 5, 10, or 15 miles, there will be a FREE 50-foot Dessert Table containing homemade pies, tarts, cakes, Pizza Party for all participants. All RH cookies, candies, puddings, muffins, and other yummy delights made residents are invited to participate. Signup (with love) by members and friends of our Clubs. The evening will sheets are posted in the Lobby at the Rec include a few other surprises as well! Center. If you plan to attend, please sign up as Reserve the date, and buy your tickets on sale now at the Activities soon as possible. For more info, call Pat Field Office. Hope to see you all there! [319-9925] or me. Everyone is welcome! Larry Hansen, 435-7224 Mike Kowalski, 315-1162 REMINDERS . . . ARC Approval: You must submit a completed ARC Request Form BEFORE making changes to the exterior of your house or grounds. 5350 Monarch Blvd. This pertains to landscaping, removal or Leesburg, Florida 34748 installation of trees, painting the house, or making additions to the house itself. Fax: 352-326-8160 www.royalhighlandspoa.com Obey All Posted Signs: Remember, ALL motorists, bikers, cyclists, and pedestrians must observe and obey all posted signs, and particularly Stop signs in Royal Dina Brown, LCAM/CMCA Rosemarie Paeth, LCAM Highlands. Property Manager Administrative Assistant Phone: 352-326-8344 Phone: 352-326-8007 Ice from the Great Hall: When you need Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] ice from the machine in the Great Hall, please enter the kitchen thru the back door from the overflow parking lot. That way you won’t disturb any classes or lessons in President John Banahan [352-787-8346] Vice-President Sally Sweep [352-787-6096] progress. Secretary Lee Norden [352-787-9666] Walking in Royal Highlands: If you Treasurer Bob Fitzpatrick [352-315-0355] walk early in the morning when it is still dark, be sure to wear reflective clothing or purchase some small red blinkers. Drivers Precinct 1: Katherine Beebe [352-897-6947, [email protected]] can’t see you if you are wearing dark Precinct 2: Gar Suitor * [352-323-8647, [email protected]] clothing! Precinct 3: Dina Brown, 326-8344 / Rosemarie Paeth, 326-8007 Precinct 4: Micheline Finn [352-460-0019, [email protected]] Precinct 5: Dennis Derrig [352-314-5980, [email protected]] Precinct 6: Sally Sweep [352-787-6096, [email protected]] Precinct 7: Bobbie Yarrow [352-315-4131, [email protected]] Precinct 8: Precinct 9: Bob Fitzpatrick [352-315-0355, [email protected]] Precinct 10: Don Oblazney [352-314-2327, [email protected]] Precinct 11: Jackie Williams [352-365-2044, [email protected]]] Precinct 12: John Banahan [352-787-8346, [email protected]] * Chairman of the

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Gate House/Automated 435-0048 Royal Highlands Happenings Gate House/Live 365-2099 Great Hall 326-3862 Comcast Bulk Call Ctr 877-834-6757 Royal Highlands Happenings City of Leesburg 728-9835 Post Office 787-6539 Sheriff [Non-Emergency] 343-2101 Sumter Electric 429-2195 Waste Management 787-4416 News fr om Your bod south of the ball field, across Royal SUMMARY OF THE Commerce Drive); the Ocean Optical DECEMBER 11, 2013 MEETING Building, formerly the Pringle Sales Office; and the Dougherty Parcel, The meeting was called to order at 1:45 pm by Chairman formerly known as the Bank Lot. The cost will be Gar Suitor. $3,200. Source: General Activity Fund. [Motion Participants: John Banahan, Katherine Beebe, Dennis Approved 7-0] Derrig, Don Oblazney, Gar Suitor, Sally Sweep, Jackie Approval of Recommendation to Enter a Revenue- Williams, and Property Manager Dina Brown. Sharing Agreement with Comcast: A motion was Absent: Micheline Finn, Bob Fitzpatrick, and Bobbie made by Don Oblazney and seconded by John Yarrow. Banahan to approve the resident recommendation of Lee Norden to investigate the possibility of entering Officers’ Reports: into a revenue-sharing agreement with Comcast President’s Report: President John Banahan read and Communications. This approval is for a preliminary submitted the President’s Report for the period ending inquiry as to availability of such a possible program and November 30, 2013. His report will be made part of the what the benefits to RHPOA might be. The approval official Minutes. does not carry with it any authorization for expenditure of funds. [Motion Approved 7-0] Treasurer’s Report: Gar Suitor read and submitted the Financial Report for the period ending October 31, 2013. Approval of an Election of an Association Secretary: His report will be made part of the official Minutes. A motion was made by John Banahan and seconded by Dennis Derrig to amend the agenda and add the New Business: election of an Association Secretary. [Motion Approval of Amended CPP Charter: A motion was Approved 7-0] John Banahan nominated Lee Norden made by Sally Sweep and seconded by Katherine to be Secretary. [Motion Approved 7-0] Beebe to amend the CPP Charter. [Motion Approved Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 8, 2013, at 1:45 pm in 7-0] the Great Hall. Approval of the Finance/CPP Committee Note: This report is only a summary. Complete minutes are Recommendation: A motion was made by Dennis available in the Rec Center Library and on the RHPOA Derrig and seconded by Sally Sweep to approve the website. Finance/CPP Committee recommendation to have a Dina Brown, 326-8344 formal appraisal of Parcel B (approximately 7 acres,

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INJURED SANDHILL CRANE Pr ecin ct Mt g s. If you see an injured sandhill crane and want to help, try calling the Lake County Animal Services in Leesburg PRECINCT DATE TIME PLACE [343-9688]. Recently, a resident called about a crane and 1 Friday, January 31 5:00 pm GH * was pleased to report that they responded in about 30 6 Thursday, January 2 3:30 pm MR minutes. The responder threw a towel over the crane’s head 10 Wednesday, January 15 3:00 pm MR and bundled it up. This was a crane who was unable to fly.

* = Potluck Dinner. Rosemarie Paeth, 326-8007 Notes: MR = Rec Center Meeting Room.

Thank You, Volunteers PHOTO SESSIONS Many, Many Thanks to those volunteers who helped decorate the front gate and Great Hall for Christmas: IN JANUARY Paul & Jean Hays, Jan Jackson, Andy Labraska, Available dates in January to have your photo taken for our Terry & Sandy Sandlin, Frank Sweep, Joan new Photo Directory are: Terranova, Elaine Wiland, and Ray Wright. Great Job, Guys!! Thursday, January 2, noon-7 pm Dina Brown, 326-8344 Friday, January 3, 10 am-5 pm Saturday, January 4, 10 am-5 pm Tuesday, January 21, 11 am-6 pm Wednesday, January 22, 10 am-5 pm Once the early dates in January [January 2, 3, and 4] are PHOTO DIRECTORY LISTINGS filled, LifeTouch will open scheduling for January 21 and We’re getting ready to publish the new Photo Directory 22. and, due to recent changes in Florida Statute, we do not If you have never visited the RHPOA Website, you will need your authorization to publish your name, address and need to request a login the first time: telephone number in the new directory. www.royalhighlandspoa.com According to Florida Statute, if you do not wish to be listed in the directory, you must give written notification Just click on the Login tab on the left side of the , and stating what portion you do not want published. You can then click on the Request Login tab. This generates an elect to not be listed at all, or you can ask that only your email to me to approve your request. You will receive an phone number not be listed. email back with your login name and password. Be sure to enter your email address correctly, or the information won’t We are still taking pictures thru the month of February so be sent back to you. If you had a user name and password the deadline for notification of non-publishing is Monday, in the past but have forgotten it, follow the same procedure January 20. This gives us sufficient time to get the address to request a login. I cannot look up the password that was list to the publisher of the directory. assigned to you so you must start over. Written notification can be mailed to the Activities Office: Note: For those without a computer, bring your personal 5350 Monarch Blvd., Leesburg, FL 34748 calendar to the office to check availability, and I will make the appointment online for you. or emailed to me at: Rosemarie Paeth, 326-8007 [email protected] Rosemarie Paeth, 326-8007

ATTENTION NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTORS . . . Deadline to submit an article for the newsletter is January 10. Please email your article to [email protected] or bring a copy to the Rec Center. You must include the name and telephone number of a contact person. The staff reserves the right to edit your article for content and size. Questions/problems/complaints? Call Rosemarie Paeth [326-8007] or Linda Massie [787-7445 or [email protected]]. WEBSITE AD HOC COMMITTEE Thank You, The new charter for the Website Ad Hoc Committee states that we may have seven members appointed by the Board Royal Highlands Residents of Directors. At the present time, we have just five Thank You, Royal Highlands! Residents of Royal members. Our Committee’s mission is to determine the best Highlands generously donated 2100 pounds of food to method to provide web services for our community to the Salvation Army of Leesburg. Resident Mary disseminate pertinent and consistent information: Morgan will continue to take any donations for the 1. Train the Board of Directors and standing committee remainder of this year. On behalf of those who were chairmen concerning their use of the website. able to partake of your generosity, God Bless & Thank You! 2. Train the designated technical representative of each Dina Brown, 326-8344 activity/club about keeping the activity/club’s web page up-to-date. 3. Train residents how to use the website. 4. Determine and recommend to the BoD how web WEBSITE TRAINING administration functions will be handled. Thursdays, January 16 & 23, 1-3 pm 5. Determine if/how advertising will be handled and make recommendations to the BoD. Rec Center Meeting Room 6. Determine the role of the website in the event of a Residents may now sign up for additional website training disaster, and make recommendations to the BoD. on Thursday, January 16, and Thursday, January 23. This training will be a technical support workshop, and those If you are interested in joining our committee, please stop who attend may bring their computer and any questions or by the Activities Office to complete a volunteer form. problems they have having with the website. Carol Tessier, 728-4916 Carol Tessier, 728-4916

member’s responsibility. Planning UPCOMING BOD ELECTIONS and attending functions and being Residents in Precincts 6, 7, and 9 will elect new BoD a presence in the community are as representatives at the RHPOA Annual Meeting on important as any policy decisions Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in the Great Hall. you may make. If you are considering running for the RHPOA Board of Being a board member does require a Directors, you need to ask yourself these questions: serious commitment of time and energy, but it will be a most rewarding adventure. The Do I have the time? Board members need to devote at lifeblood of a successful board is to be found in new least several hours of their time each month to perspectives and new energy so step up and throw your hat association business. In addition to regular monthly into the ring to become a board member. You will assist in board meetings, you need to be active in special maintaining the integrity and beauty of your community. meetings, possibly work as a liaison to a committee, and deal with issues affecting the association. Ensuring you If you are interested in one of these positions, you must have enough time before you run is important not only complete an Application for Board of Directors Member for you, but for those you will serve as a board member. form and submit it to the Activities Office by Tuesday, February 4. (Blank forms may be picked up at the Activities Can I make tough decisions when it is required? The Office.) primary role of the Board is to conduct the business of Nominations may also be made from the floor at the Annual the association. This does not just mean approving the Meeting. Voters at the meeting may write those candidates’ budget, but also developing and enforcing policies. names on their ballots. Those submitting their names by Board members are required to step outside their February 1 will have their names printed on the Limited immediate circle of family and neighbors and make Proxy mailed to homeowners in the precincts holding decisions based on the greater good of the community. elections. If only one candidate submits his/her name by What is my personal liability? Your association carries election time, and if there are no nominations from the floor, Directors & Officers [D&O] Insurance, which no election will be held, and that person will be declared the relieves the threat of personal lawsuit. director from that precinct. Finally, can I do all this and have fun, too? It is not all If you need more details about board responsibilities, contact about policies and tough decisions. Your community is a current board member or me. only as good as you make it. Establishing and Dina Brown, 326-8344 maintaining a sense of community is a part of a board Gardening Tips from Master Gardener & Resident Sallie Raybould Annuals can make a great contribution to our landscapes by growth, add some organic material, providing a splash of color; however, growing them in such as compost or peat, and use a Central Florida can, at times, be tricky. Though we have time-release fertilizer that will supply more than one season for growing annuals, many will nutrients at a continuous rate. Water flourish here for only one season. the annuals both before and after planting, and continue with occasional Most annuals are either warm or cool season. Knowing hand-watering until they become established and beyond, if which plants are for each season will simplify selection since many of the plants available in our local big-box stores aren’t there is a dry period since they never have an extensive root necessarily the right ones for us to plant here at the time. system. If their roots become repeatedly dry, the plant can They seem to stock the same plants here that are sold in more become stressed and a target for insect pests. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms and improve the plant’s temperate parts of the country. Many flowers which breeze through a northern summer are much better suited to our appearance, and keep dead leaves cleaned up to prevent winters. diseases. When the annuals begin to decline at the end of their season, remove them, and clean up the area before The most cold-hardy plants include pansies, petunias, replanting. snapdragons, alyssum, carnations, dianthus, nasturtiums, and ornamental kale and cabbage. These can be planted late in Your Florida Guide to Bedding Plants, a book published by the University of Florida, has more information about the fall and should survive our coldest winters, but, once growing annuals. Included in it is a plant guide with detailed summer weather arrives, they usually quickly perish. Some requirements for each of about 75 of the annuals which plants that can be added to the summer landscape are pentas, periwinkle, coleus, crossandra, torenia, portulaca, and perform best in Florida. Inexpensive used copies are celosia. These annuals are able to survive our summer available at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For weather. For me, I’ve found that several annuals fall into Garden Club members, their library has a copy for neither of these categories. Geraniums and wax begonias borrowing. The EDIS website has a publication, Gardening seem best suited to the more moderate temperature of spring with Annuals in Florida [edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg319]. Scroll and fall since they aren’t fond of extreme heat and humidity, down to Table 3 to find a list of some of the more common yet, are unable to survive our colder winters. annuals with their preferred sun exposure, optimum planting time, and how long to expect them to live. When shopping for annuals, choose ones that are healthy, Although growing annuals here is more complicated than in compact in size, and have a good green color. Although they don’t have to be in bloom at purchase time, an open flower other parts of the country, by becoming familiar with each will assure the color. Even pop the plant out of its container season’s plant selection, we can enjoy the beautiful pops of to make sure the roots are healthy and are not pot-bound. color they provide year around, something most of the country can’t do. Success with growing annuals also depends on how they are Sallie Raybould, 315-9070 planted. Since our sand (soil) has little to encourage plant

NOTE: WINTER WATERING IS ONCE A WEEK ONLY!

MANDATORY WINTER WATERING GUIDELINES Precincts 1, 4, 5, & 7 water ONLY on THURSDAYS. Precinct 1 includes Lots 1-27, 198-202, & 575-660. Precinct 4 includes Lots 28-105. Precinct 5 includes Lots 320-374, 853-879, 897-937, & 947-948. Precinct 7 includes Lots 661-706, 757-771, 972-991, 1173-1181, 1221-1233, & 1240-1247. Precincts 2, 3, 8, & 9 water ONLY on FRIDAYS. Precinct 2 includes Lots 375-507. Precinct 3 includes Lots 106-197 & 203-245. Precinct 8 includes Lots 893-896, 938-946, 949-963, 1182-1220, 1234-1239, & 1248-1316. Precinct 9 includes Lots 707-756 & 772-852. Precincts 6, 10, 11, & 12 water ONLY on SATURDAYS. Precinct 6 includes Lots 246-319, 992-1017, & 1111-1130. Precinct 10 includes Lots 1018-1110 & 1131-1172. Precinct 11 includes Lots 508-574, 880-892, 964-971, 1317-1355, & 1490-1500. Precinct 12 includes Lots 1356-1489. Dina Brown, 326-8344 patios tend to dry out faster than the rest of the yard. To water more effectively, push a root feeder or water aerator into the soil about a foot from the concrete. Push it in about 6 inches. When the grass rises up like a bubble, pull out the probe and repeat the operation a foot 55 Facts, Figures & Follies or so farther along the grass edge. [continued] about Water Conservation 41. Use a root feeder or water aerator probe around trees and Water Conservation is something we all should practice. bushes. Even for the biggest trees, you need go no Except for the air we breathe, water is the single most deeper than 18 inches, while 8 to 12 inches is plenty important element in our lives. It’s too precious to waste! deep for smaller trees and shrubs. The probes get water precisely where it’s needed and simultaneously create Here we are again, continuing our 55 Facts, Figures & lots of little holes that provide aeration benefits. Follies about Water Conservation: 42. Delay regular lawn watering during the first cool weeks 37. Don’t water your lawn too much. An automatic system of spring. This encourages deeper rooting and makes can be preset, but a sprinkler on the end of a hose needs your lawn healthier for the rest of the summer. It also your personal attention. Buy timer attachments that delays the first time you have to mow the grass. hook on between the faucet and hose, or set a kitchen timer to ring in 15 to 20 minutes to remind you to move 43. How to apply water to your lawn can be just as the sprinkler to a new area. important as the amount of water you use. If your lawn thrives on 45 minutes of water every two or three days, 38. Not all soil is the same. If your grass grows on mostly it will not remain as healthy if you water 15 or 20 clay soil, between 1/4 and 1/2-inch of water per hour can minutes every day. If you are cutting back on your be absorbed before it starts running off wastefully. If watering time, cut back gradually to wean your lawn off you have sandy soil, you’ll need to water more often but the longer times slowly. for shorter periods of time. Watch for more Facts, Figures & Follies next month . . . 39. Grassy areas on sunny southern sides of buildings or on slopes and areas near sidewalks and driveways need to This courtesy article from the American Water Works Association be watered more often. Shady areas and northern is brought to you by the Staff of exposures need water less frequently. City of Leesburg 40. Lawn and garden areas near sidewalks, driveways, and Water Treatment Division

Round stickers are attached to the spine LIBRARY FOOTNOTES of some books: Annual Cleaning Day, January 18, 2014 A red sticker indicates a mystery. 10 am in the Rec Center Library An orange sticker indicates action. A yellow sticker indicates a western. Donations of fiction books in good condition are accepted. A blue sticker is romance. We only accept religious fiction written by authors, such as A white sticker indicates science fiction. Jan Karon and Janet Oke. Please limit your donations to A green sticker indicates large-print books, which are 20 or less books at a time. For large donations, call Jaci located in the bookcase at the back of the room, facing the Harder [787-9259]. door. We no longer accept DVD’s or books on tape, due to a lack General fiction and well-known authors in any of the of space. Thank You to those who have contributed in the above categories may not have a sticker. past. However, if you have any, please contact us as there Some non-fiction books are located after the letter Z. are other organizations collecting tapes and videos. This information is also posted on the bulletin board in the Duplicate books in good condition are given to the Morrison Library. Methodist Church Thrift Store for sale and also for distribution to other organizations. We do not trash books in Please do not return puzzles with missing pieces. Puzzles good condition. are filed on top of the bookcases according to the number of pieces in the puzzle. You are welcome to drop in and work Check out from the Library is on the honor system. on the puzzle on the table in the Library. There is a green Please do not shelve returned books. Place returned basket for extra or found pieces on the low double bookshelf. materials in the container at the entrance to the Library. Our annual cleaning day for the Library is Saturday, Volunteers code returned books to track usage, shelve coded January 18, starting at 10 am. Volunteers, please let me books, and take care of various other library needs each day. know if you will be there. Call Jaci Harder [787-9259]. We have volunteers for every day of the week in order to better serve our residents. If you would like to volunteer to work in the Library, please contact Jaci Harder [787-9259]. Books are shelved alphabetically by author: RH Library Committee ent er t ainment RESIDENT CELEBRATION THEATRE-GOERS Billy Bob Steinberg Music of Elton John Variety & Comedy Saturday, January 11 Monday, January 20, 7 pm, Great Hall

Billy Bob Steinberg takes the stage with a fast-paced and Here are the shows for the remainder of the 2013/14 season: high-energy blend of variety and comedy that makes his Saturday, February 1: Once show truly unique. Billy’s creative vision combines his Sunday, February 23: The Music Man [at UCF] talents as a comedian, musician, juggler, and magician, Saturday, March 29: Evita resulting in a stage show that captivates audiences all over the world. Saturday, May 17: Ghost “When I saw Billy, I laughed out loud! I knew right away . . Our theatre book is in the Rec Center. You may sign up for he was perfect for my show.” [Merv Griffin] one show or several. Interested in joining our Club? Membership is a one-time fee of $2 p/p. Members get first Resident Celebration welcomes new residents. On your choice of available tickets. first visit, you will receive a FREE PASS to a future Resident Celebration. Note: If you sign up for a show and then find you cannot attend, please remove your name from the list. Thanks! Celebrate this past December and January birthdays and anniversaries, meet new residents, and enjoy refreshments Please try to car pool to the Great Hall to reduce the number after the show. Admittance is $5 p/p at the door. However, of cars parked there. residents with a birthday during the past December or this Join us for a GREAT day at the theatre, good company, January are admitted FREE. and, of course, good food. See you at the theatre! Note: If you would like to receive advance notices about Bunnie Friedman, 314-8698 upcoming entertainment, add your name to our mailing list by sending an email to: [email protected] Lael Lawn, 314-5995

CABARET NIGHT FEATURING Paul DeRitter Quintet AFRICAN HERITAGE CLUB Friday, March 28, 7 pm, Great Hall Come to the Cabaret Thank You to the Friday, February 21, 6:30-10:30 pm Paul DeRitter Quintet for a Great Hall wonderful night Come enjoy an evening of live , Rhythm & of music at our entertainment and dancing as the African Cabaret Night. Heritage Club of Royal Highlands, in Many residents celebration of Black History month, who attended presents a Cabaret, featuring Miss were so Jacqueline Jones & The Jacqueline Jones impressed with Trio. the Quintet that they have asked me to bring them back for BYOB & BYOF. Setups will be provided. another night of smooth jazz and everything else on their song list. [He did some line dance songs, the Electric Slide, Tickets cost $15 p/p, including tax, and go on sale starting and even Cupid’s Shuffle!] Monday, January 6, at the Activities Office. Or, call Frederick Preddie [728-4715]. [Please make your check So mark your 2014 Calendar for Friday, March 28, at payable to RHPOA]. Deadline for ticket sales is Friday, 7 pm. Tickets will go on sale in February. You won’t want February 14. to miss this great entertainment! Frederick Preddie, 728-4715 Rosemarie Paeth, 326-8344 THE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS . . .

The Van-Dells Rick Starr & Suzi Cruz: Friday, January 10, 7 pm, Great Hall A Night to Remember The Van-Dells are The Nation’s Friday, February 14, 7 pm, Great Hall #1 Rock & Roll Review. They Rick Starr opens the show with his have been entertaining audiences charismatic good nature, and the audience is of all ages with their unique blend sold! A number of ingredients go into his of comedy, costume changes, act, including a youthful innocence and a choreography, and tight harmonies professionalism. He’s so good he makes it for close to four decades. The all . . . timing, phrasing, delivery, and Van-Dells have been called the attitude . . . look easy. And his audience can Three Stooges set to music. When be hysterical even before he finishes a gag. The Van-Dells hit the stage, it is nonstop action from start to finish. Suzi Cruz presents a captivating Musical Comedy Act, featuring an This fun, fast-paced show begins in the 50’s and runs thru amazing variety of songs ranging the 60’s. Backed up by a 5-piece band, the shows are from Broadway’s greatest hits, zany broken into segments like a 2-act play. The Van-Dells comedy, characterizations of some of begin their show representing the last graduating class of your favorite singers, to the nostalgia Van-Dell High School, which closed down in 1958. of the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s, and much, Dressed in letter sweaters, The Van-Dells combine comedy much more. There’s enough fun for with songs from the Rock & Roll era of the 50’s. In the everyone in this show, and you’ll second show, they take the audience on a nostalgic trip thru leave feeling uplifted and entertained. the Glitter & Gold period that made the 60’s famous. General admission tickets for this show cost $22 p/p and General admission tickets for this show cost $22 p/p and go on sale mid-January at the Activities Office. are on sale now at the Activities Office. Jim Moody, 315-1100 Jim Moody, 315-1100

Friday, February 28. Suzie Casta will CAR CRUISERS DANCE be singing and playing the tunes of the Suzie Casta 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, etc., that we love to Friday, February 28, 7 pm, Great Hall dance to. BYOB. Tickets cost $8 p/p and go on sale February 3 at the Suzie Casta is back again by popular demand. Join us for Activities Office. See you there! another great evening of dancing and entertainment on Dave & Bev Race, 787-2498

THE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES THE MONARCH GOLF COURSE Remaining Shows for the 2013/14 Season PRESENTS Show time is 7 pm in the Great Hall: BLACKJACK NIGHT March 14 Barbra - “Back to Broadway” [NEW!] [A tribute to Barbra Streisand] Saturday, January 25, 7-10 pm April 11 The Marlins The Crown & Shield If you are not already a season ticketholder, you may Join us for a fun evening of Blackjack at The Crown & purchase general admission tickets for individual shows. Shield on Saturday, January 25, from 7 until 10 pm. Tickets cost $22 p/p. These tickets are sold only at the Tickets cost $30 p/p in advance or $40 at the door. For $30, Activities Office about 30 days in advance of the show. you will receive $5,000 in play money that can be General admission tickets guarantee you a seat in the exchanged at the end of the evening for a chance to win general admission section of the Great Hall, which is the great raffle prizes. Professional dealers will deal the cards last two or three rows in the back. These seats are on a first- and will help those who are just learning the game. There come, first-serve basis. will be snacks and a cash bar throughout the evening. Tickets may be purchased through the Pro Shop at The Thank You for Your Continued Support Crown & Shield. A limited number of tickets are still of the Entertainment Series! available. Get yours early! Jim Moody, 315-1100 Diane Christie, 460-0033 Da n c in g ROYAL BALLROOM SOCIAL DANCE CLUB Sat., January 11: DANCE CLUB Sat., January 25: Good Company Saturday, January 18, 7:30-10 pm 7:30 pm in the Great Hall Great Hall Happy New Year, Everyone! Dance to the smooth rhythms Here’s to the bright New Year of Finesse on Saturday, January 11. Then, on January 25, and a fond farewell to the old! the band will be Good Company [formerly Hudson Bay]. Here’s to the things that are yet to come and to the memories that we hold! January is membership month. Bring your checkbook to either dance to join for the 2014 dance season. The price for Happy New Year 2014! Royal Highlands residents remains at $40 p/p. The price for Join us on Saturday, January 18, to celebrate anew the non-residents is $50 p/p. arrival of 2014. Flirty Cha-Cha, elegant Waltz, or lively Remaining Dances in 2014: Swing styles . . . Dance can add some zest and spark to your February 8: Shades / Sweetheart Dance New Year! Ray Gardner will provide the music program [Bring appetizers or desserts for 6 to share] for the evening. BYOB. February 22: Kim Marie & Donny [New Entertainers] New RH residents are invited to attend their first dance at no March 8 Finesse / Mardi Gras Dance charge. Members are admitted free. Non-members and [Bring appetizers or desserts for 6 to share] invited guests are welcome. Suggested donation is $5 p/p. March 22 Good Company / St. Patrick’s Day Dance [Order Reuben Sandwiches for 6 pm seating] Ray Gardner, 293-8709 / Betti Small, 315-1102 April 26: Shades / Luau Night [Sandwiches from Oakwood for 6 pm seating] May 10: Jody & The Trouble Brothers May 24 Finesse June-August: Summer Break September 27: Dr. Nick & The All Stars / 50’s Sock Hop October 11: Soft Touch October 25: Boggy Creek / Halloween Dance [Bring appetizers or desserts for 6 to share] November 8: Good Company November 22: Soft Touch Hope to see you at the dances! R&B LINE DANCING Ed Cubanski, 314-0004 Wednesday, January 15, 1-3 pm Great Hall FOXTROT DANCE LESSONS Happy New Year! Because the first Wednesday in January is Tuesdays & Fridays, beginning January 7 a holiday, there will be just one class this month on January 12 noon-1 pm in the Great Hall 15. Undoubtedly, the most beautiful and elegant Ballroom Thank You to everyone for making the R&B Line Dancing dance is the Foxtrot. Can you learn to dance it? The Class a success in 2013. It’s a new year, and we have more answer is “YES, you can!” In just a few short weeks, you new and fun dances lined up to be taught this year. The R&B will learn to travel around the dance floor in the line of Line Dancing Class will again focus on all levels of Rhythm dance, using attractive syllabus figures, with a certain & Blues line dances. degree of style and polish. You will start to be admired for your dancing! I guarantee it! The R&B Line Dancing Class is open to everyone. If you have experience in basic line dance steps, you should be able Lessons begin on Tuesday, January 7, and will be held from to dance with us. Each dance is reviewed before dancing to noon to 1 pm on most Tuesdays and Fridays thru the end of music. We invite you to come get your swagger on with your February. The cost for the entire course is $40 p/p, payable fellow R&B Line Dancers. You will have fun, and get great at the first lesson. A partner is not required. A signup sheet exercise, too, while learning all levels of dances with your is posted in the Rec Center. neighbors and friends. The cost is $2 p/p per class. Your instructor is Miriam Ellis, (Dual Fellow & Examiner, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, , and Remember the date . . . January 15. ). Pat Randolph, 326-3070 Miriam Ellis, 314-3979 ROYAL SQUARES LINE DANCING Monday, January 13 & 27 Fridays, 10-11:30 am, Great Hall 7:15-9:30 pm in the Great Hall The Royal Highlands Line Dancers meet every Friday morning from 10 until 11:30 am in the Great Hall. If you Aren’t we happy that the hustle and bustle of the holiday have any line dancing experience, you should be able to season is over? Now we can all relax, and get back to dance with us. I review every dance before playing the exercising, getting slimmer and trimmer, and dancing! music, and then I cue the steps for the first few sequences. Yipppeee! If you have been away from line dancing for a while, this is a Come join us for two January dances! Monday, January 13, good time to return. I am still teaching a few dances each is our first dance of the new year. And our beloved Pie week for my former beginner-class members, and reviewing Night will be Monday, January 27. Ron Libby is our caller, them for at least two consecutive weeks. This month, I hope and Loretta Hanhurst is our cuer. Our dances start at to introduce two brand new dances to everyone: The 7:15 pm, with cued dances until 7:30 pm, when the square Cleopatra and Suicide Blonde. We will spend at least three dancing begins. Bob Wilson runs beginner/brush-up weeks with these dances, and longer if needed. classes every Tuesday, starting at 2 pm. Everyone is welcome! Our Evenings of Line Dancing will resume in February and Additional information is available on our website: occur every three months: February, May, and August. They will be held on the first Wednesday night of each of www.royalsquares.com these months. Please plan to attend. This will be the last Bob & Mary Debar, 352-205-1388 chance to continue Evenings of Line Dancing. If I do not have a good turn-out, I will cancel after August. BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE Reminder: Many line dancers adjourn to The Crown & Mondays, 3:30-6 pm, Great Hall Shield on the 2nd Friday of each month for lunch. Everyone is invited. Please plan to join us! Elaine Wiland, 314-9636 Have you ever said to yourself, “If only I would take the time to practice my ballroom dance steps, I would remember them better.” Well, here’s your opportunity! Come to Monday’s Dance Practice. We will play very appropriate, beautiful music in the Great Hall. See you there! Ralph & Joanna Raming, 315-1115

or friend (they do not have to live in Royal GARDEN CLUB Highlands) to join the Garden Club. Orchids, Orchids, Orchids 2014 will be another exciting year. Monday, January 6, 10 am Next Meeting: February 6. Our speaker Rec Center Meeting Room will be Chris Otrumba from Florida Forest Service. This will be Everything Happy New Year, One and All! The Garden Club closed You Ever Wanted to Know About Trees. Annual dues of $10 2013 with a wonderful holiday party, enjoying good food and p/p will also be collected at this meeting. camaraderie. Our new slate of officers was elected and is: President Carol Smith, Vice President Sharryn Franks, Reminders: Secretary Joanne Navarro, Treasurer Jer Padgett, Trips Agriculture Center & Discovery Gardens: Coordinator Marcia Padgett, Membership Coordinator Horticulture workshops are held on the first Saturday Bobbi Lilienfeld, Publicity/Posters Barbara Bradford, and of each month. The Gardens are open Monday thru Past President Caroll Raskin. We are still in need of a Friday and the first Saturday of each month from 9 am member to take on the position of Programs Coordinator. If until 4 pm. Additionally, informative workshops are interested, call Caroll Raskin [552-7163] for more info. held at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month. Our January meeting is all about Orchids. Come learn from Problems/Questions? Lake County Agricultural the owners of Paradise Orchids; they are a wealth of Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic [343-4101]. information. They will also have a beautiful supply of A Master Gardener will be available to answer your orchids for you to purchase after our meeting. Visit their gardening questions. website to learn more: Membership Info: Annual dues are $10 p/p and are http://paradiseorchids.com collected at meetings. We’ll accept cash or your check, Another reason to bring your money on Monday is that we made payable to RHPOA. will collect annual dues. Dues are $10 p/p and may be paid Bruce Raskin, 552-7163 in cash or check made payable to RHPOA. Ask a neighbor BIBLE STUDY BIBLE STUDY The Gospel of Mark Philippians: The Book of Joy Sundays at 5:30 pm Mondays, 1-2:30 pm Rec Center Craft Room Rec Center Meeting Room Our Sunday night Bible Study will resume our verse-by- Beginning Monday, January 20 thru March 3, we will finish verse study of the Gospel of Mark on Sunday, January 5, at studying the book of Philippians, known as the Book of 5:30 pm in the Rec Center Craft Room. Please join us for Joy. We meet on Mondays, from 1 to 2:30 pm, in the Rec an informative and life-changing study. Everyone is Center Meeting Room. welcome to our weekly study. Each of these studies stands alone, so join us when you can. Ron & Mary Spahr, 326-8671 Pastor Bob Chase, a Royal Highlands resident, will facilitate the studies. Bob Chase, 787-8160 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT CATHOLIC NEIGHBORS The loss of a loved one changes your life and changes you. Monday, January 20, 5:30 pm You may feel anxious, lost, confused, or angry as well as Rec Center Meeting Room sad and depressed. There are times when you may feel you can hardly function. Grief affects everyone differently. If you are suffering the loss of a loved one, you are invited Catholic Neighbors is a welcoming group for all Catholics to join our Bereavement Support Group. Fellow residents who live in Royal Highlands and their guests. Although it share their own feelings to let you know you are not alone. was started by Blessed Sacrament Catholic Community in A person who has had counseling training and personal grief Clermont, we are open to all who wish to engage in our experience leads our group. It helps us and may help you, social gatherings or extended faith programs. too. Call me for information about time and place. Potluck dinners are held on the 3rd Monday of each month Joann Cruz, 787-9216 at 5:30 pm in the Rec Center Meeting Room. For more information, please call or email Lynn Heizer [728-8772 / [email protected]] or Bob Scalice [638-6730 / CHRISTIAN STUDIES [email protected]]. Lost Books? Bob Scalice, 638-6730 Wednesdays, January 22 & 29 February 5, 12, 19, & 26 PROJECT SOS 1-2 pm in the Rec Center Meeting Room The ladies of the new Solid Rock Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Leesburg wish to thank those Pastor Brian Kneser, from Woodlands Royal Highlands residents who contributed shoe boxes of Lutheran Church in Montverde, will lead a gifts for the children and study to find out why some books made it into good, gently used the Bible and others didn’t. This study, which clothing, blankets, and involves viewing a DVD and working through a discussion camping equipment for the guide, explores the answers. Come early to enjoy veterans living in the refreshments. All are welcome! Ocala National Forest. Sue Curtiss, 365-6537 / Ruth Lelle, 787-0998 The Church supports Project SOS, Inc., a ministry to many homeless veterans, who are unable to cope with society due to PTSD and other emotional problems, as well as their families. Royal Highlands residents Sue Hammond, Lois Schielke, and Judy Scott, who are also members of Solid Rock Church, coordinated the collection of almost 200 shoe boxes of goodies for many children to enjoy during this Christmas season. You can learn more about Project SOS on their website: www.projectsosusa.org Bob Schielke, 728-2789 DRIVER SAFETY CLASS OPERATION WRITE HOME Mon. & Wed., January 27 & 29 Card-Making Party 9 am-1 pm in the Rec Center Meeting Room Wednesday, January 8, 9 am-3 pm Sign up now in the Rec Center. Class size is limited to 35. Rec Center Meeting Room The cost is $15 p/p for AARP members or $20 for non- Come join in the card-making fun on Wednesday, January members. You pay at the door on the first day of class with 8, from 9 am until 3 pm, in the Rec Center Meeting Room. your check, made payable to AARP. [No cash please.] We’ll have plenty of supplies to share, or bring your own. A savings on your auto insurance is mandated in Florida. We’ll also have ideas to help you create greeting cards, even Insurance discounts require you to complete this course if you’ve never done it before. Everyone is welcome! every three years. You will learn and change your driving The Operation Write Home mission statement is: habits for the better . . . and have some fun, too. NO tests! Supporting our nation’s armed forces by sending blank Note: New York Licensees must take the course in New handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as York to get this insurance discount. cards of gratitude to encourage them. Tim Cumming, 365-2818 If you want to make your cards in advance, here are some guidelines: RH SOFTBALL TEAMS A2 size [4.25” x 5.5”] / No glitter. HONOR ONE OF THEIR OWN No handwritten sentiments. No store-bought cards. Monday, January 20 General themes (birthday, love, missing you, thinking of you, and blank) are always needed. Easter, Mother’s Monday, January 20 has been selected as the day to pay a Day, and Father’s Day cards are welcome, too. special tribute to Robert A. Cherhan for his years of support, both as a player and also as a sponsor of Royal A donation of $1 per attendee will be appreciated. All Highlands Softball. Bob departed this life on November 9, money collected will be used for shipping the completed 2013. The Players have elected to honor his countless cards. Any money collected above the cost of shipping will contributions with a special dedication at the 11 am be included as a donation to Operation Write Home. softball game. All residents are welcome to attend the For more info, call Marilyn at the number below or visit: ceremony and the games that day: 9 am Royal Highlands I vs. Plantation I http://operationwritehome.org. 11 am Royal Highlands II vs. Plantation II Marilyn Jones, 326-2202 / Bonnie McKonly, 459-0258 2 pm Royal Highlands 70 vs. Highland Lakes Please note the Concession Stand will be open that day. RH Softball Players

consider joining us. Remember, if you RESALE BY OWNERS are under contract with a realtor, you Meeting: Tuesday, January14 & 28, 8:30 am are obligated to pay their fees! Rec Center Card Room We normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Open Houses: Every Weekend in Jan., 11 am-4 pm Tuesday of each month. January thru Website: April, we have open houses every weekend. May thru www.RoyalHighlandsByOwnerResales.com December, we have open houses on the 1st and 3rd weekends of each month. Welcome to the Royal Highlands Resale by Owners Group. We had a very successful year selling our homes in If you wish to view a home at any time, please contact the 2013! If you are thinking of selling your home, we invite individual homeowner. Be sure to check our bulletin board you to attend our meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each in the Rec Center (across from the Library), where we list month at 8:30 am in the Rec Center Card Room. Our more info and also a current list of homes for sale by owners. monthly fee is still only $10 to be on the website and an You can also find this listing at The Monarch Golf Club, in initial start-up fee of $80. This includes having photos taken the information box at the entrance to our community, and of your home and a place on the website. We also advertise online. on various websites in the Central Florida, Ocala, and Be sure to send our website address to your friends so they Orlando areas! Other services include having a flyer made can check out our homes for sale. Thanks for your help! for you to have printed at our discount printer and help with advertising. If you are listed with a realtor but would like the Loretta Tibensky, 360-1196 extra exposure of hosting your own open house, please DEMOCRATS CLUB REPUBLICANS CLUB Monday, January 20, 3-5 pm Preview of the 2014 Rec Center Meeting Room Legislative Session Our guest speaker this month will be Guest Speaker: Rep. Larry Metz Michael McKenna, Veteran and Democratic candidate for Tuesday, January 21, 3 pm, RC Meeting Room Congress for Florida’s 10th Congressional District. Topics: The First Saturday Breakfast will be held on Saturday, Fiscal Year 2014/15 Budget Outlook January 4, at 9 am, at the The Crown & Shield. If you plan Major Legislation Anticipated to attend, please call Joann Lorson [315-8786]. Summary of his Sponsored Legislation. The Leesburg Food Bank continues to need non-perishable st food items. Please bring a donation to our meeting. Movie Night: Church, State & The Real 1 Amendment, from Wallbuilders’ American Heritage Series. Join us on Garry Ives, 352-630-5841 Friday, January 24, 7 pm, in the Rec Center Meeting Room. More information is available on the RHPOA Website and in our club newsletter. To subscribe to our newsletter, please send your request to [email protected]. GREEN PARTY Jer Broadhurst, 205-3376, [email protected] Monday, January 27, 5-6:30 pm Rec Center Card Room Tired of seeing your environment, civil rights, and standard of living reduced and diminished? Concerned about your children’s and grandchildren’s futures? DAR Learn about the Green Party platform and the Green Party’s 10 Key Values. Exercise your rights and Mary Ellen Robertson Chapter responsibility to participate in the environmental, political, Saturday, January 18, 9 am and economic decisions that affect us all. Rec Center Meeting Room In a democracy, individuals come together to form The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), structures of governance that protect and advance the founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a common good. We, the citizens, are that government, and volunteer women’s service organization we, the citizens, can direct it to fulfill its finest goals and dedicated to promoting patriotism, purposes. Now is the time to discard failed ideologies and preserving American History, and political structures, and join together with the flourishing securing America’s future through grassroots Green movement to tackle real problems with education for children. Any woman 18 real solutions. years or older, regardless of race, religion Join us. Together, we can all make a difference! or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, Michael Delay, 321-251-7958, [email protected] is eligible for membership. The Mary Ellen Robertson Chapter of the DAR meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month, from October thru May, from 9 am to noon, in the Rec Center. The speaker for our January 18 meeting will be Emily Martinsen, who will talk CPR CLASS about women’s issues. Wednesday, January 15, 11 am Our Chapter donated three American Flags in Lake Rec Center Meeting Room County this year. We marched in the Leesburg Christmas Parade and handed out candy canes to children there. When performed by non-medical personnel, CPR is We’ve enjoyed some wonderful speakers who donated their designed to support and maintain breathing and time to talk about a variety of subjects. We wish the best to circulation until emergency medical personnel arrive all in the year ahead and will continue to support veteran- and take over. Learn how you could help save based organizations and our soldiers overseas. someone’s life. There is no charge for this class. If interested, please sign up in the Rec Center. Our organization welcomes new members, and our meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in attending our Note: This class does not provide a handbook or meetings or tracing your genealogy, please call Judy Lewis certification. [365-4300]. Rosemarie Paeth, 326-8007 Nancy O’Brien, 787-1376 ROYAL BOOKWORMS ROYAL THEATER PLAYERS Tell the Wolves I’m Home January Backstage News by Carol Rifka Brunt General Meeting, Monday, January 13, 1 pm, Rec Moderated by Dorothy Burrows Center Meeting Room: Everyone Thursday, January 9, 1:30 pm, Library interested in Community Theater is cordially invited to attend our first In Tell the Wolves I’m Home, Carol Rifka Brunt paints a general meeting of 2014. New board portrait of the late 1980’s AIDS epidemic’s transformation members will be introduced, and an of a girl and her family. But, beyond that, she tells a interesting program will be presented. universal story of how love chooses us, and how flashes of our beloved live through us even after they are gone. Any Body for Tea: Call a few friends, and purchase your tickets for the one-act comedy that starts at 1 pm on Before her Uncle Finn died of a disease no one wanted to Saturday, January 18, in the Great Hall. Tickets cost $8 p/p talk about, 14-year-old Elbus was in awe of her uncle and and will only be sold until Wednesday, January 15. wanted to be with him all the time. A famous but reclusive Because pastries, coffee, and tea will be served after the painter, Finn made her feel uniquely understood, privy to play, the committee must know how many will be attending. secret knowledge like how to really hear Mozart’s Requiem No tickets will be sold at the door. or see the shapes of negative space. When he died, she discovered a bigger secret . . . his longtime partner Toby. Spring Play Cast: Directors Adeline Danielson and Ed Toby is the only other person who misses Finn as much as Cubanski have announced that the following women will Elbus does. Toby and Elbus begin a clandestine friendship. appear in 12 Angry Women next April: Royetta Lovett, The parents blame Toby for Finn’s death, and the friendship Sherry Schell, Joan Missell, Kathy Jambura, Fran sharpens tensions with her sister Greta. Vannucci, Kathy Richards, Lorna Broersma, Norma Robissa, Carol Kaelin, Claudia Fort, and Jean With wry compassion, the author shows what lengths we go Wittmaier. The enthralling drama offers a behind-the- to hide our vulnerability and how summoning the courage to scenes look at what might happen in the jury room of a expose ourselves is the only way to see through each other’s murder trial. golden souls. Begin the new year by coming to Book Club meetings. Make club meetings a resolution to improve the Remember to check the RTP bulletin board in the Rec scope of your world through books. Center for all the latest info. Sherry Jenkins, 314-9583 Reatha Oakley, 315-8715, [email protected]

KEEPING FIT CLUB Wednesdays at 4 pm Rec Center Card Room This new club has been established to replace Weight Watchers, which has left Royal Highlands. This club will continue helping residents find good ways to stay fit. We ROYAL GENERATIONS will share recipes and offer support to each other by Monday, January 27, 11:30 am encouraging good habits to stay healthy. We will also hear Plantation Oaks Restaurant from guest speakers. All residents are invited to join us! There is no charge. On the 4th Monday of each month, resident relatives of RH Ann Hyman, 504-4475 offspring gather together to enjoy each other’s company. This Club consists of two generations currently living in Royal Highlands. Mothers, fathers, aunts, or uncles with MARY KAY® COSMETICS daughters, sons, nieces, or nephews also residing in Royal Highlands are welcome. This is a wonderful time for Your Independent Beauty Consultants people to meet, share fellowship, and broaden their & Royal Highlands Residents are: horizons. Sharon Abbott: 352-323-3513 On Monday, January 27, at 11:30 am, the Royal Generations will gather for the first time in the new year at Patricia (Walke) Gordon: 218-428-7827 The Plantation Oaks Restaurant at The Plantation, 4270 Plantation Blvd., Leesburg. This nearby location was the Mention this ad site of one of our first lunches together as a group. If you to SAVE $10 plan to attend, please respond to our hostess Marilyn Stern on orders of $40 or more. [365-6527 or [email protected]] by Thurs., January 23. Karen Green, 326-0121, [email protected] GENEALOGY RED HAT SOCIETY Monday, January 27, 10 am-noon Royal Rubies Rec Center Library Tuesday, January 14, 11 am We are starting off the new year with a meeting to see what Great Hall members would like to accomplish. I am hopeful this time Any Body For Tea?: This month, the Royal Theater will be convenient. I will also keep you updated on the Players proudly present Any Body for Tea? on Tuesday, web. We could start going to the Leesburg Library to do January 14, at 11 am in the Great Hall. We will also have some research. If you have any suggestions, please let me our annual fundraiser of gift baskets, Universal tickets, know. I look forward to seeing you all! wine, and other goodies. Bring lots of $$, as we will be Bonnie McKonly, 459-0258, [email protected] doing this in memory of Louise Tweedy to benefit Deliver the Difference and Kids Against Hunger. The cost is $4 p/p plus BYOBL [Bring Your Own Bagged Lunch]. Refreshments and cookies will be provided. [Please donate SCANDINAVIAN CLUB a plate or two of cookies and/or brownies.] Thursday, January 9, 3 pm Dade City Shopping & Lunch, February 25: Elaine Rec Center Meeting Room Wiland will be handling your lunch orders. Questions? Contact Elaine [314-9636]. We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about Reminder: Don’t forget our regular meetings are now on the Nordic culture and the Scandinavian countries to attend rd our club meetings. Ron Gunderson will present a program the 3 Tuesday of each month, at 1 pm in the Rec Center about The Vikings at our January meeting. Ron and Bev Meeting Room. However, we will not meet on January 21. Gunderson have also graciously signed up to provide Our next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, February 18. refreshments. Long Live the Queen! God Bless America! Kerstin Ray, 638-2503 Nancy Conroy, Queen Mum, 365-0266

Evita, Broadway show in Tampa, March 22: SINGLES CLUB $118 p/p includes lunch at The Columbia. Business Meeting, Monday, January 6, 7 pm, Rec Charleston & Savannah during Garden Center Meeting Room: Our speaker will be Bill Season, March 23-27: $779 p/p. Huggins, who will talk about Health & Diet-Related Issues. Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C., April 2-7: $799 p/p. Dine-Out, Wednesday, January 14, Red Lobster in Clermont: Meet at the Rec Center at 5 pm to carpool. Atlanta Dogwood Festival, April 10-13: Please do not leave until 5:15 pm so that we do not leave $599 p/p. Includes museums, CNN, Stone anyone behind. Mountain, and more. Cultural Trips & Entertainment: Remember to check Game Night, Monday, January 27, 7 pm, Rec Center our bulletin board for details and signup sheets for Meeting Room. activities and Tours by Nona. Sign up early! [All trips Notes: are open to all Royal Highlands residents.] Business meetings are always on the 1st Monday of each Gasparilla Parade, Tampa, January 25: month at 7 pm. We usually have a good speaker. $85 p/p includes lunch. Spectacular event! Dine-Out is always on the 2nd Wednesday. Thoroughbred Horse Racing, Tampa Downs, January 29: $49 p/p includes lunch. Birthday Potlucks and Game Nights are always on the 4th Monday of each month. Potlucks begin at 6 pm; Guys & Dolls, Broadway musical at the Show Game Nights begin at 7 pm. Palace, February 13: $72 p/p includes lunch. Check our bulletin board for more info and signup sheets. If Biloxi & New Orleans at Mardi Gras, you have any questions, call me. February 23-26: $249 p/p. Elaine Wiland, 314-9636 La Cage Aux Folles, Show Palace, March 16: $72 p/p includes lunch. KARAOKE BINGO Wednesdays, January 8 & 22 Thursdays at 7 pm in the Great Hall 6:30-9:30 pm in the Great Hall Happy New Year, One and All! Join us for lots of fun and Happy New Year to All! This year begins our 14th year of games on Thursday evenings. If you might be interested in Karaoke in Royal Highlands. We have had many great joining the Bingo team, please let any member know or call times with family, friends, and new neighbors. Thank YOU me. Get to know your neighbors. Please wear a name tag. for joining us in all our holiday celebrations throughout the BYOB plus snacks. year. Our past Halloween Party was a very big hit, and, on Let’s keep the Leesburg Salvation Army Food Bank Thanksgiving eve, we had 26 singers. In December, we stocked. Please bring a non-perishable can or box of food had a great turnout for our wonderful Christmas Potluck! on any Thursday. Thank You! Thanks, Everyone! Chris Horn, 460-4270, [email protected] Royal Highlands clubs are very welcome to join us. Bring your party to our party! Your grandchildren are very welcome! We’ve had several grandchildren sing, and what RUMMIKUB great young talent we enjoyed! We’ve had fathers and Sunday, January 5, 2-4:30 pm, Card Room daughters singing together, sisters singing together, and st husband and wives singing together, and, of course, friends Join us playing Rummikub on the 1 Sunday of every singing together. We like add a few line dances in for your month from 2 to 4:30 pm in the Card Room at the Rec entertainment, too. Come join us! Center. If you have a Rummikub set, please bring it. Keep singing; it makes a happy heart! Catherine Bailey, 787-0555 / Audrey Wendt, 728-5467 Sherry Ulsaver, 787-2762 BUNCO Monday, January 13, 7 pm RH MASONIC CLUB Rec Center Meeting Room Monday, January 13, 1 pm Happy New Year, One and All! The cost is still $1 p/p at Perkins Restaurant the door plus 25 cents if you have no name tag. So get creative and make one! Members of the RH Masonic Luncheon Club meet and eat Let’s keep the Leesburg Salvation Army Food Bank at 1 pm on the second Monday of each month at Perkins stocked. Please bring a non-perishable can or box of food. Restaurant on Rt. 27/Rt. 48. ALL Masons are welcome. Thank You! John Miller, 315-1837 Chris Horn, 460-4270 / Joann Schetterer, 787-9543

MONARCH BRIDGE CLUB The Better Defense Class begins on Tuesday, January 21, from 1 to 4 pm in the Rec Center Card Room. The cost is $30 for RH residents. This class is designed for experienced bridge players. Since you are defending approximately half of the time, improving your defensive skills can have a BIG impact on your bridge results! The class will run for eight weeks and will be taught by Lois Belliveau, an ACBL-accredited teacher. Those who signed up in December received a free student text for the course. However, if you did not sign up in December, you need to purchase a copy of Defensive Play at Bridge: A Quizbook, by Barbara Seagram and , at your own expense. Our regular bridge games will continue through the winter. Check to see if prior signup is required. If you have questions, please contact Gary Zogg [205-0677]. See you at the bridge table! When Type Coordinators Mondays, 1 pm Women’s Party Bridge Mary Chappel [323-4923] / Judy Longo [728-4748] Mondays (1,3,4,5), 7 pm Pairs Party Bridge Bill & Suzanne Fleischman [459-0311] Tuesdays, 7 pm Mixed Party Bridge Bob King [326-5519] Wednesdays, 7 pm Mixed Party Bridge Merrymans [326-3325] / Branfords [787-6917] Thursdays, 2 pm Mixed Party Bridge * Bob Buckert [314-2989] Thursdays, 7 pm Gary Zogg [205-0677] Fridays, 2 pm Mixed Party Bridge * Bob Buckert [314-2989] [* Advance signup is required.] If you need a partner for Thursday Night Duplicate Bridge, call Eileen Brock [326-9117]. Lois Belliveau, 460-0568 LIVING CUISINE JEWISH FRIENDS CLUB Elegant Raw Food by Chef Olive Horse Racing Guest Speaker: Chef Olive Mackey Sunday, January 19, 5:30 pm Tuesday, January 7, 1-3 pm Rec Center Meeting Room Rec Center Meeting Room It’s off to the races! Please join members of our club for a Chef Olive is a Certified Raw Food Chef, an instructor/ fun-filled evening of horse racing. There is no charge, but teacher/coach and caterer, who has studied at many healing we do ask you to BYOB. We will supply coffee and tea. institutes. Chef Olive will show us a quick, but elegant, Also, please bring a finger food to share, be it an appetizer, meal to serve and impress your guests. With the start of a snack, or dessert. We always get a good crowd, so you new year and many resolutions and commitments to uphold, might want to bring enough for at least 8 people. Please we have very little time. Chef Olive will also show us how RSVP to me by email [[email protected]] by Friday, this tasty meal can be served a second day, if it lasts that January 10, if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there! long, as a completely different dish. Ellen Castle, 326-2032, [email protected] Please bring a raw food dish to serve from 8 to 10 people, with a serving utensil, and your own dinner plate, silverware, napkins, and beverage. If you plan to attend, THANK YOU, ANGELS please RSVP to Fran Volkman [365-1787]. You don’t want to miss this meeting; trust me! Because of your kindness, 157 children were able Jan Watzke, 315-9411 to experience the joy of opening holiday presents, which they may not otherwise have received. We sincerely thank those of you who shopped so generously for what the children requested and wrapped them with such care and ROYAL ALTERNATIVE HEALTH creativity. The Relationship between We also extend special thanks to our behind-the-scenes Aging & the Immune System angels. Rec Center volunteers Kathy Castin and Mary Chappel cut out the angels for us. Dina Brown, Guest Speaker: Nelson Kraucak, M.D. Rosemarie Paeth, and the Rec Center volunteers hung the Tuesday, January 28, 3-5 pm angels on the tree for us. Rec Center Meeting Room We delivered the pink and green gift bags to Mascotte What is pre-mature aging? Charter Elementary School on the morning of December How can we alter pre-mature aging? 16. Volunteers from the Guardian ad Litem program picked up the gifts for their children in that program also on How can we slow down degenerative diseases? Monday, December 16. Dr. Nelson Kraucak [FAAFP-ABFP-ABCMT-IBALM- We wish all of you a happy, healthy New Year and hope ABHM-MOCI] founded Life Family Practice Center in that you will keep the Angel Tree in mind for next holiday 1995. He is board certified in Family Practice and Anti- season. Aging and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Karen Kozlowski, Carolyn Skorich, Practice. He is also a pioneer in holistic and alternative Linda Carey, & Betty Gibson health methods. Don’t miss this meeting! All are welcome! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Jan Watzke, 315-9411 [email protected] The Habitat for Humanity Project is no more! It seems the cost of gas doesn’t make it worthwhile to drive out to Royal Highlands to pick up the cans. As a result, we have decided to take over this collection of cans LAST CHANCE and use the funds from recycling the cans to start a Holiday FOR A CAN CRUSHER Decorating Fund. In order to do this, first we need those who volunteer to We presently have 4 can crushers remaining of the 20 we collect the cans now to continue their efforts. Second, we purchased at $6.50 each. Using one of these can crushers need a volunteer to drive the cans every Tuesday morning to makes the task of crushing cans extremely easy, and it helps the recycling center in Leesburg. If you volunteer to do this, our cause, as we continue our aluminum can pick-up every you will be paid from the fund for your gas. If interested in Tuesday morning. If you are interested in purchasing one of volunteering to do this or to pick up cans, please call me. these can crushers, please call me. Wayne Davis, 323-9037. Dina Brown, 326-8344 PRECINCTS 6 & 10 TRAVEL CLUB GARAGE SALE Wednesday, January 15, 5 pm Great Hall Saturday, January 18, 8 am-1 pm We hope everyone had a very wonderful Christmas and New Year! January will be a regular In with the New Year meeting, which means bring a dish to serve 12 people. The Out with old treasures Club will provide wine, soda, coffee, and cookies. That once were so dear We will collect dues of $5 p/p for 2014 plus $1 p/p for paper Now others’ pleasures goods. Since we have a new president and secretary, we ask There will be lots and lots of treasures to discover! Look that you please wear your name tags and be patient at check- for a flag or balloon at the driveway curbside to guide you in. We will keep the line moving as quickly as we can. If to those special treasures at most-reasonable, agreed-upon time permits, we may show a short video. prices. We wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year! Participating Streets include Royal St. George’s Lane, Donna Champion, 323-3590 Royal Stuart Court, Sir Churchill Drive, Squires Drive, Drawbridge Drive, Oxford Heights Drive, and Caledonia Drive. Sally Sweep, Precinct 6, 787-6096 MOVIE NIGHT Sharon Rea, Precinct 10, 787-6694 Identity Theft Sunday, January 12, 7 pm MONTHLY BREAKFAST Saturday, January 18, 8:30 am, Great Hall Unlimited funds have allowed Diana to live it up on the outskirts of Orlando. There’s only one glitch . . . She’s Join us for our first breakfast of the new financing her shopping sprees with an ID stolen from Sandy year on Saturday, January 18. Our menu Patterson, an accounts rep who lives halfway across the U.S. includes Orange Juice, Fruit, Eggs & With only one week to hunt down the con artist before his Sausage, Hash Browns, Waffles, and world implodes, the real Sandy Patterson is forced to Coffee / Tea. Please bring a non- extreme measures to clear his name. He hits the road to perishable food item for the Leesburg confront the woman with an all-access pass to his life and Food Bank. coerce her into making the 2,000 mile road trip back to Tickets cost $4 p/p and are on sale at the Activities Office Colorado to set things right. Identify Theft stars Jason (Monday thru Friday, 9 am-noon) or at the door for $5 p/p. Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Amanda Peet, and Kevin [Volunteers don’t pay.] Covias. Bill & Nancy Conroy, 365-0266 Rochelle Moore, 787-8732

WINE CLUB ROYAL PIECEMAKERS Wednesday, January 8, 6-8 pm Tuesdays, 1-3 pm If you would like more information or want to Rec Center Craft Room join our wine discussion group, please call or Happy New Year! Our first meeting of the new year is on email Dan or Karen. Tuesday, January 7. At that meeting, we will begin to make Dan & Karen Spry, 460-1188, [email protected] the Carpenter’s Star quilt. If you do not already have your pattern, it is available at: keepsakequilting.com The pattern gives instructions for three different sizes, and you can decide which one is right for you. Please have your fabric washed and ironed so that we can begin cutting at this meeting. NOTE: All quilters are welcome even if you are not making this project. Bring along what you are working on, and join us for fun and fellowship. See you on the 7th! Noreen Bradfield, 314-2370 PEN & INK WITH OIL ROUGING CLASS Scott Family Farm Wednesdays, January 8 & 22, 9 am-1:30 pm Rec Center Craft Room Join me and have fun, as I put even a beginner at ease with this wonderful technique. You will learn how to ink with a technical pen and then add color called oil rouging. The effect is elegant and breathtaking. All classes cost $40 p/p and include all supplies you will need to complete your finished piece, which will be suitable for framing. Classes will be held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, from 9 am until 1:30 pm. On the 2nd Wednesday, you will ink the design. The oils will then be applied during th Pen & Ink with Oil Rouging: Scott Family Farm the second class on the 4 Wednesday. Bring your lunch, snacks, and drinks. A signup sheet is posted in the Rec Center. Sharon Keuster, 365-1330

KNITWITS ROYAL SCRAPAHOLICS Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm Wednesday, January 1, 15, & 29 Great Hall Dressing Room 9 am-5 pm, Rec Center Craft Room Welcome to all those who knit or crochet! Come join us on The Royal Scrapaholics get together three times this month Wednesdays, from 1:30 until 3:30 pm, in the Dressing in the Craft Room. If you have never done scrapbooking Room at the Great Hall. We chat, knit, crochet, exchange but would like to try it, we are happy to help you get started. tips, and have fun with our projects. You are WELCOME! We share ideas, techniques, and tools. There is no signup, Dorothy Burrows, [email protected] no fee, no official membership, no commitment, and no Julie Blake, 460-0196, [email protected] obligation. Come for an hour or spend the whole day. Barbara Fortier, 326-9907 / Bonnie McKonly, 459-0258

ART CLASS / WORKSHOP ROYAL HIGHLANDS Paint with Nita Mondays, 1-4 pm, Rec Center Craft Room ART LEAGUE Tuesdays, 9 am-noon, Rec Center Meeting Rm st rd th 1 , 3 , & 5 Thursdays, 1-5 pm Join us as we learn to paint with acrylics. Please note that Rec Center Craft Room we now have an additional day to paint together! You can Come paint in the Craft Room from 1 to 5 pm on the 1st, 3rd, choose one or both days; just let me know what works for and 5th Thursdays of each month. No membership is you. Beginners are welcome at any required. Just bring whatever you are working on, and time; please call to let me know you enjoy the company of fellow painters. Expect a lively plan to attend. Just ask someone who exchange of ideas, techniques, and laughter. comes to our workshops. Their paintings turn out to be amazing, and we This month, several artists will display their artwork in the have a lot of fun. You will be surprised Rec Center Lobby and also in the Library. at your creative self! Thank You to all who attended our recent Artists Showcase All supplies for your first painting are included for a fee of & Sale. Photographs from the Art Show are displayed on $40 p/p, even if it takes two classes to complete. If you the RHEAL bulletin board across from the Library in the decide to continue, you can start purchasing supplies and Rec Center. Thank You to the members of the Red Hats continue classes on either Monday or Tuesday at a cost of for providing lunch. The Leesburg Food Bank was $10 per class. If you plan to attend or have questions, grateful for our donation from the silent auction. please call me. Rosemary Kaskie, 787-8220 Nita Amundson, 315-1919, [email protected] COMPUTER CLUB APPLE SIG All Things New & Old Monday, January 13, 9-11 am Wednesday, January 8, 3:30 pm Rec Center Meeting Room Rec Center Meeting Room The Apple Special Interest Group (SIG) is a workshop and network setting, a place to share Apple device ideas and interests. The group Come join us on Wednesday, January 8, at 3:30 pm in the meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, from 9 2014 Rec Center Meeting Room. Our to 11 am, in the Rec Center Meeting Room. program will be All Things New & Our main focus continues to be the iPad, but Old. Did you get a new technology we can address other Apple devices, such as the iPhone, present for Christmas? If so, bring it Imac, and iPod. to Show & Tell. This group is FREE to all Computer Club members. You New Year Tip: Give your computer a good cleaning. must be a Computer Club member in order to attend the Clean the outside with electronic wipes and canned air. SIG and also an Apple user. This SIG is not class Also, clean the inside. Be sure to run your Disk Cleanup instruction; it is a sharing group. and Defrag. Happy New Year! Note: iPad BEGINNERS must attend our iPad classes Future Meeting Dates: The Computer Club will meet on before joining the Apple SIG. Happy New Year! January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, and May 7 before Di Binder, 323-1328, [email protected] breaking for the summer. Computer Classes for the winter and spring sessions are listed in a separate article on Page 22. Tickets cost $5 p/p for each class and are on sale at the Activities Office. However, classes will be cancelled if we do not have five or more people signed up. We invite all residents to join the Computer Club for a real Computer Repair bargain, with yearly dues of $10 per household. As a club ComputersByJoe.com member, you can attend monthly meetings, hear great speakers talk about interesting topics, share computer tips Computer repair & maintenance. and information, ask questions, and attend the new monthly Apple SIG. Non-members and guests are welcome to Tutoring for PC’s, Mac’s & Tablets. attend meetings with speakers for a non-member/guest fee. In-Home service. Check out our NEW website at: $40.00 per hour. http://computerclubrhcc.weebly.com/ index.html JOE MCDONALD 352-449-8561 You can also link to our site from the RHPOA Website. Email: [email protected] Private Classes: Contact Di Binder for individual one-on- one computer classes and iPad tutoring, sponsored by the Computer Club. Also, check out the Lake Sumter State College website: http://www.lscc.edu/ Once on their site, click on Community header then Computer Institute to see course schedules and outlines. COMPUTER HELP Di Binder, 323-1328, [email protected] PC acting strange or sluggish? Rid your PC of ad / spyware plus PC Troubleshooting / Clean-Up!

BOD MEETING Royal Highlands Special: $35/hour KEVIN BEAUREGARD / 394-5639 [email protected] COMPUTER CLUB WINTER/SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE Rec Center Meeting Room The Computer Club offers classes on Windows 8, Windows 7, and iPad, along with computer basics. Classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 9 am until 1 pm. Classes are for RH residents only and cost $5 p/p each. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Activities Office. Cancellation Policy: Classes will be cancelled if we do not have five or more people signed up. Please include your name and telephone number when you register. Refunds or use of the cancelled ticket for another class (within that year or session) will be honored. Di Binder, 323-1328, [email protected]

DATE / TIME CLASS DESCRIPTION January 10, 9 am-11 am Beginning Computer 1: Terminology, parts of a Level 1 basics. We will cover operating computer, working in the Windows operating system, systems, including Windows 7, Windows 8, & exploring the worldwide web, basic email. Vista. January 10, 11 am-1 pm iPad Class 1: Basics / Beginner. iPad basic features & how to navigate iPad settings, keyboard, standard apps. January 24, 9 am-11 am Windows 8 Features. Basic features of Windows 8 on computer/laptop with a mouse. January 24, 11 pm-1 pm iPad Class 2: Intermediate. iPad, iBooks, apps, apps store, Safari/Internet, mail, contacts. February 14, 9 am-11 am Files & Folders on the Computer: Windows 7 & 8 Windows Explorer, libraries, organizing folders.

February 14, 11 am-1 pm iPad Class 3: photos, camera, & more. Photos, camera, Facetime, iCloud, & Siri.

February 28, 9 am-11 am Computer 2: create folders, cut/copy/paste. Flash drives & more.

February 28, 11 am-1 pm iPad Class 4: review & more. Students from earlier classes will set the agenda.

March 14, 9 am-11 am Microsoft Office Suite: overview, 2010, 2007 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & Outlook.

March 14, 9 11 am-1 pm World & Excel Basics: 2010 & 2007. Close-up basic overview of these two programs. March 28, 9 am-11 am Computer 3: maintenance of computer, flash drives, Maintenance agenda. and CD’s. March 28, 11 am-1 pm Fun Stuff: labels & card ideas Fun ideas to share.

April 11, 9 am-11 am Internet for Seniors & Email Online: Comcast, All aspects of the Internet and email features. Hotmail, Yahoo, Live, etc. April 11, 11 am-1 pm iPad Apps for Word Processing: focus on Pages. Word processing on the iPad, Pages Paid App, & possible free word processing apps. April 25, 9 am-11 am iPad Pages & iPad Workshop. Pages is a word processing program.

April 25, 11 am-1 pm Word Processing: computer/iPad/Word, & Word Pad This class will focus on word processing for the for computer. computer. May 9 To be Announced.

May 23 No Classes.

Note: Tickets cost $5 per person per class. 9:00 am CR Stained Glass Workshop 6:30 am GH Strength Training 7:30 am GH Dyn-A-Mite Stompers GH PEAR Park Pilots 7:30 am GH Aerobi-Tonics 8:00 am TC Mixed Doubles Tennis 1:00 pm GH Round Dance OS PEAR Park Pilots 9:00 am CR Oil Painting 2:00 pm CD Rummikub (1) 8:00 am TC Men’s Tennis MR Painting with Nita 5:00 pm GH Dance Lessons 8:45 am GH Sunshine Bunch Aerobics 10:00 am CD Social Dance Club (1) 5:30 pm CR Bible Study SP Water Aerobics CD Tennis Club (4) 9:00 am CR Stained Glass GH Beg. Line Dance Class GH Mah Jongg 11:00 am SP Aquacise MR Apple SIG (2) 12:00 pm GR Dance Lessons 10:00 am GH Pilates 1:00 pm CR Royal Piecemakers SP Aquacise CD Bridge Class 11:30 am GH Dyn-a-Mite Stompers MR Living Cuisine (1) 1:00 pm CD Women’s Party Bridge MR Red Hats (3) LB Progressive Hand & Foot 2:00 pm GH Square Dance Workshop MR Theater Players (2) 3:00 pm MR Republicans Club (3) OS Masons (2) MR Alternative Health (4) CR Painting with Nita 3:30 pm CR Prayer Group 1:30 pm GH Royal Tappers 4:00 pm SC Shuffleboard 2:00 pm BR Ladies Billiards 5:00 pm GH Dance Lessons, 3:30 pm GH Ballroom Dance Practice 6:00 pm LB Pinochle 5:00 pm GH Dance Class 7:00 pm CD Mixed Party Bridge Architectural [ARC]: 1st Thurs, 9 am, MR 5:30 pm MR Catholic Neighbors(3) CR Sheepshead Architectural [ARC]: 3rd Thurs, 9 am, MR 6:00 pm MR Singles Club Social (4) MR Gun Club (3) Architectural [ARC]: 5th Thurs, 9 am, MR 6:30 pm LB Mah Jongg GH Chorus BoD: 2nd Wed, 1:45 pm, GH 7:00 pm BR 8-Ball League Finance: 4th Tues, 1 pm, MR CD Pairs Bridge (1,3,4,5) Public Works: 3rd Thurs, 10 am, CD MR Bunco (2) Softball: 2nd Mon, 4 pm, MR GH Royal Squares (2,4) MR Singles Club (1)

5 6 7 2:00 pm CD Rummikub 10:00 am MR Garden Club 10:00 am CD Social Dance Club 5:30 pm CR Bible Study 4:00 pm MR Bike Club 1:00 pm MR Living Cuisine 7:00 pm MR Singles Club 2:00 pm GH Square Dance Workshop

Open House Weekend

12 13 14 5:30 pm CR Bible Study 8:30 am GH Sunshine Aerobics Photo 8:30 am CD Resale by Owner 7:00 pm GH Movie Night 9:00 am MR Apple SIG 10:00 am LB Library Cleaning Day “Identity Theft” 1:00 pm MR Theater Players 11:00 am GH Red Hats Play 4:00 pm MR Softball Committee 5:00 pm MR Nor’Easter Club 7:00 pm GH Royal Squares Open House Weekend

19 20 21 5:30 pm CR Bible Study 10:00 am CD Garden Club Board Mtg. PHOTO DAY—11 am to 6 pm 5:30 pm MR Jewish Friends 1:00 pm MR Bible Study 8:00 am MR Billiards Shootout 3:00 pm MR Democrats Club 3:00 pm MR Republicans Club 5:30 pm MR Catholic Neighbors 7:00 pm MR Gun Club 7:00 pm GH Resident Celebration Open House Weekend

26 27 28 1:00 pm MR Bike Club Ride/Pizza Party 9:00 am MR AARP Driver Safety 8:30 am CD Resale by Owner 5:30 pm CR Bible Study 10:00 am LB Genealogy 10:30 am CD Play Rehearsal 1:00 pm MR Bible Study 1:00 pm MR Finance Committee 5:00 pm CD Green Party Club 3:00 pm MR Alternative Health 7:00 pm GH Royal Squares 7:00 pm GH Chorus Open House Weekend 7:00 pm MR Singles Club W edn esday Thu r sday F r i day Sat u r day 6:30 am GH Strength Training 7:30 am GH Dyn-A-Mite Stompers 6:30 am GH Strength Training 8:00 am TC Mixed Doubles Tennis 7:30 am GH Aerobi-Tonics 8:00 am TC Mixed Doubles Tennis 7:30 am GH Aerobi-Tonics 8:30 am CD Ping Pong OS PEAR Park Pilots 8:30 am MR Model Yacht Club (4) OS PEAR Park Pilots GH Monthly Breakfast (3) 8:00 am TC Men’s Tennis 9:00 am BC Bocce Lessons 8:00 am TC Ladies’ Tennis 9:00 am CR Ceramics 8:45 am GH Yoga CR Fused Glass (1,3,4,5) 8:45 am GH Sunshine Bunch Aerobics MR DAR (3) SP Water Aerobics CR Acrylic Painting (2) SP Water Aerobics SC Shuffleboard 9:00 am CR Scrapaholics (1,3,5) 10:00 am GH Pilates 9:00 am MR Ladies Bible Study 10:00 am MR PEAR Park Pilots (2) 10:00 am CD Canasta RL Model Yacht Club Sailing CR Ceramics 5:00 pm MR Royal Troons (3) SP Aquacise SP Aquacise GH Mah Jongg GH Sunshine Bunch Aerobics 11:30 pm GH Royal Tappers MR Computer Class (2,4) 1:00 pm LB Mah Jongg 1:00 pm CR Art League (1,3,5) 10:00 am CD Canasta Locat i on s CD Bunka Class CR Needlework (2,4) GH Line Dancing BC Bocce Courts GH R&B Line Dancing (1,3) MR Bocce Club (1) SP Aquacise BF Ball Field 1:30 pm DR KnitWits 1:30 pm LB Royal Bookworms (2) 11:00 am MR Computer Class (2,4) BR Billiards Room 1:45 pm GH BoD Meeting (2) 2:00 pm CD Bridge 12:00 pm GH Dance Lessons CD Card Room 3:00 pm MR Computer Club (1) 3:00 pm GH Dance Lessons 1:30 pm GH Dyna-Mite Stompers CR Craft Room Precinct 10 Meeting (3) MR African Heritage (1) 3:00 pm MR Pickleball Club (1) CS Crown & Shield 3:15 pm GH Tai-Chi (3) MR Scandinavian Club 5:00 pm MR Ohio Club (4) DR Great Hall Dressing Room 3:30 pm GH Tai-Chi (1,2,4,5) 3:30 pm MR Precinct 6 Meeting (1) 6:00 pm LB 7’s FG Front Gate 4:00 pm CD Keeping Fit Club 4:00 pm MR Michigan Club (3) MR Tennis Club Potluck (3) GH Great Hall 5:00 pm OS Singles Dine-Out (2) 5:00 pm GH Dance Lessons 6:30 pm CD Euchre LB Library 6:00 pm GH Travel Club 6:00 pm LB Progressive Hand & Foot MR Meeting Room 6:30 pm CR Poker 7:00 pm CD Duplicate Bridge OS Off-Site MR Mexican Dominoes GH Bingo RC Recreation Center GH Karaoke (2,4) RH Resident’s Home LB 7’s RL Royal Lake 7:00 pm CD Mixed Party Bridge RV RV Lot SC Shuffleboard Court SP Swimming Pool TC Tennis Courts

1 2 3 4 PHOTO DAY—Noon to 7 pm PHOTO DAY—10 am to 5 pm PHOTO DAY—10 am to 5 pm 9:00 am MR ARC Committee 3:00 pm MR Pickleball Club 1:00 pm MR Bocce Club 3:30 pm MR Precinct 6 Meeting 5:00 pm MR African Heritage Club Activity Office is closed! Open House Weekend

8 9 10 11 9:00 am MR Operation Write Home 1:00 pm LB Royal Bookworms 9:00 am MR Computer Class 10:00 am MR PEAR Park Pilots 3:30 pm MR Computer Club 3:00 pm MR Scandinavian Club 11:00 am MR Computer Class 7:30 pm GH Social Dance 1:45 pm GH BoD Meeting 5:00 pm MR Ohio Club 6:00 pm RH Wine Club 7:00 pm GH Entertainment Series 6:30 pm GH Karaoke Open House Weekend

15 16 17 18 8:00 am RH Precinct 6 & 10 Sale 9:00 am MR Democrats Club Board 9:00 am MR ARC Committee 6:00 pm MR Tennis Club Potluck 8:30 am GH Monthly Breakfast 1:00 pm GH R&B Line Dancing 10:00 am CD Public Works Committee 9:00 am MR DAR 11:00 am MR CPR Training 11:00 am MR Website Committee 1:00 pm GH Any Body for Tea 3:00 pm MR Precinct 10 Meeting 1:00 pm MR Website Workshop 5:00 pm MR Royal Troons 5:00 pm GH Travel Club 4:00 pm MR Michigan Club Chili 7:30 pm GH Royal Ballroom Open House Weekend

22 23 24 25 PHOTO DAY—10 am to 5 pm 8:30 am MR Model Yacht Club 9:00 am MR Computer Class 1:00 pm GH Play Rehearsal 1:00 pm MR Christian Studies 10:00 am CD Tennis Club 11:00 am MR Computer Class 5:00 pm MR Midwest Chili Party 3:00 pm MR Play Rehearsal 1:00 pm MR Website Workshop 3:00 pm MR Play Rehearsal 7:00 pm CS Blackjack Night 6:30 pm GH Karaoke 6:00 pm GH MMGA Dinner/Dance 7:30 pm GH Social Dance

Open House Weekend

29 30 31 9:00 am MR AARP Driver Safety Course 9:00 am MR ARC Committee 5:00 pm GH Precinct 1 Potluck 1:00 pm MR Christian Studies 10:00 am CD AHC Board Mtg. 1:00 pm MR Play Rehearsal

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geogr aphical Clubs Each Geogr aphical Club has a bullet in boar d in t he Rec Cent er . Remember t o check t he bullet in board and your email f or t he most up-t o-dat e det ails of each event .

MICHIGAN CLUB: [Bill Dammes, 728-2968] Chili Potluck / January Meeting, Thursday, January 16, 4 pm, Rec Center Meeting Room: Make a pot of your favorite chili, and bring it to the party to share. The Club will provide Detroit’s own Sanders Hot Fudge Sundaes. We’ll also elect new officers for 2014 and collect annual dues of $5 p/p. A signup sheet is posted on our club bulletin board. January Activity, Sunday, January 26, 2 pm, Man of LaMancha, Moonlight Players in Clermont: After the play, we’ll have dinner at the Rusty Fox in Clermont. Reservations have been made and are closed, with 30 people attending. February Meeting, Thursday, February 20, 4 pm, Rec Center Meeting Room: BYO Wine plus Cheese & Crackers to share. At this meeting, we’ll decide our May Meeting and Activity. A signup sheet is posted on our club bulletin board. February Activity, Boat Trip on the St. Johns River in Astor: After the boat trip, we’ll dine at the Black Water Inn. Info and cost to be presented at our January meeting. A signup sheet is posted on our club bulletin board. March Meeting, Thursday, March 20, 4 pm, Rec Center Meeting Room: The Club will provide pizza. BYOB. March Activity, Detroit Tiger Baseball Game, Lakeland: Tickets have been ordered, with 33 people attending. After the game, we’ll have dinner at a restaurant to be determined. April Meeting, Thursday, April 17, 4 pm, Rec Center Meeting Room: Meeting format to be decided at our January meeting. April Activity, Sunshine Opry: Details to follow at regular meeting. May Meeting, Thursday, May 15, 4 pm, Rec Center Meeting Room: Meeting format and activity to be determined. Details and signup sheets for all events are posted on our club bulletin board in the Rec Center.

MIDWEST CLUB: [PAB TANEDO, 314-5089] Chili Party, Saturday, January 25, 5 pm, Rec Center Meeting Room: Make a pot of your favorite chili recipe, and bring it to the party to share. The Club will provide the rest of the meal. BYOB. [Bev Kuehl, 365-6366] Annual Meeting & Election, Tuesday, February 18, 10 am, Rec Center Meeting Room: This meeting is very important to the future of our Club. We will elect a new Co-Chair and a new Secretary. Also, annual dues of $5 p/p will be collected. If you enjoy the activities of your Club and want them to continue, we need members and volunteers to get involved. Refreshments will be served. [Pab Tanedo, 314-5089] Remember, all paid club members are always welcome to attend our monthly steering committee meetings at 10 am in the Rec Center Card Room on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. We welcome your ideas and help planning activities.

NOR’EASTER CLUB: [BERNADETTE LOESCH, 787-3926 / PHYLLIS BENTE, 728-2397] International Night, Tuesday, January 14, 5 pm, Rec Center Meeting Room: Please bring your favorite ethnic dish to share. A signup sheet is posted on our club bulletin board. Trivia is the game; Ray Buchianico is our leader. There will be many wonderful surprises, too. Yearly club dues of $6.50 p/p will be collected at our meeting. BYOB. Invite your friends and neighbors to our get-togethers if they have lived in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Maine. [Bernadette Loesch, 407-963-0956 or 787-3926; Phyllis Bente, 728-2397; Chris Dagostino, 323-8412; or Bob Schielke, 728-2789] Super Bowl Party, Sunday, February 2, 4:30 pm, Rec Center Meeting Room: We are looking into catering for this special day. BYOB. Signup sheets are posted on our club bulletin board. [Bernadette Loesch, 407-963-0956 or 787- 3926; Phyllis Bente, 728-2397; Chris Dagostino, 323-8412; or Bob Schielke, 728-2789] 28 Royal Highlands Happenings, January 2014

SHUFFLEBOARD LADY SHARKETTES Tuesdays, 4-6 pm Mondays, 2-4 pm Saturdays, 9-10:30 am Rec Center Billiards Room Shuffleboard Courts We welcome back past members and encourage anyone Shuffleboard is played on the four courts, near the tennis wishing to learn to join us. We don’t have designated courts, on Tuesdays, from 4 to 6 pm, and on Saturdays, from teaching times but are available anytime someone needs a 9 to 10:30 am, or you can play anytime. There are night little help during class. We continue to play on Mondays. lights. The outside cabinet contains the shuffleboard discs, Our new schedule is posted on the bulletin board. erasers, and chalk. The cue sticks are hanging up near the Tournaments are scheduled for the last Monday of the courts. Please don’t walk on the courts or throw the discs month. down the courts. Thanks! Games we ladies play include Golf, Double-V 8-Ball, The last Saturday of every month, we play a game variation Straight, 3-Ball, 6-Ball, 7-Ball, 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Pea Pool, called Hoss Collar. Here are the scores from November: and Cut Throat. We play as individuals, partners, or round robins, depending on the number of people present. Lila Kleinhen 466 Dana Karl Hall 413 Different games encourage us to learn and use new skills as Millard Cosby 462 Dorothy Mills 370 well as exercise our memory and eye/hand coordination. Sally Cosby 419 We like to have fun and are a very friendly group! If you are interested in learning how to play or need more Marilyn Swider, 326-8471, [email protected] info, contact Erv or Joyce Bill [365-7846]. Dana Karl Hall, 460-6458

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PHYSICAL FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES IN ROYAL HIGHLANDS Activity Days of the Week Times Place Instructor Strength Training Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30 am Great Hall Bobby Ray Sny [348-7659] Aerobi-Tonics Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 am Great Hall Zelli Taylor [326-8299] Sunshine Bunch Monday & Friday at 8:45 am/Wednesday at 10 am Great Hall Chris Horn [460-4270] Water Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:45 am Pool Muguette Doyle [314-8600] Yoga Wednesday 8:45 am Great Hall Marcia Tovar [326-9574] Aquacise Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am Pool Rochelle Moore [787-8732] Tuesday at 11 am Mat Pilates Monday & Thursday 10:00 am Great Hall Marcia Tovar [326-9574] Tai Chi/Chi Kung Wednesday 3:30 or 3:15 pm Great Hall Marcia Tovar [326-9574]

SUNSHINE BUNCH AEROBICS MAT PILATES Mondays & Fridays at 8:45 am, Great Hall Mondays & Thursdays Wednesdays at 10 am, Great Hall 10 am in the Great Hall [Please br ing your own wat er bot t le.] Mat Pilates is a mind-body exercise Happy New Year! Join us to be a healthier you this year. You program that targets the deep muscles in the abdomen and can’t take care of anyone else unless you take care of yourself. spine to improve overall strength and posture. Once a well- kept secret by celebrities and athletes, people worldwide are Our 45-minute classes are designed to help you with range of now committing to what is termed a more mindful and motion and muscle strengthening. We also work on our intelligent approach to exercise. cardio . . . while having fun. Classes are open to one and all, regardless of different health issues. So bring your spouse or Pilates provides a workout that will straighten, strengthen, a friend, and let’s get Happy Feet together. Classes are still and stretch your body. It will enhance and complement all only $1 per class, and your first class is FREE! your regular activities to help you look better, perform better, and, above all, feel better. Pilates exercises are easy Annual Class Photo: We will take our class photo for 2014 to learn and appropriate for men and women of all ages and on Monday, January 13, at 8:30 am. Past and present fitness levels. All classes are taught at the beginner, members are invited to join us, even if you don’t stay to work intermediate, and advanced levels. out. In 2013, we had 51 folks participate. Let’s beat that number this year! Don’t forget to wear YELLOW! Be sure to wear comfortable clothing, and bring an exercise Let’s keep the Leesburg Salvation Army Food Bank mat or large towel. The cost is $1 p/p, payable at the door. stocked. Please bring a non-perishable can or box of food. Participants may pre-purchase a pass [$10], which is good Thank You! for 12 sessions. Passes are available at any Pilates class. Chris Horn, 460-4270 I look forward to seeing you there! Jean Suitor, 323-8647 / Wilma Greenhowe, 728-6739 Marcia Tovar, 326-9574

TAI CHI & CHI KUNG HATHA YOGA Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, Great Hall Wednesdays, 8:45 am, Great Hall rd [3 Wednesday of each Mont h: 3:15-4 pm] Often referred to as Gentle Yoga, Hatha Yoga If you are looking for a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise, Tai Chi practice is associated with many benefits, and Chi Kung may be for you. These exercise forms are traditional including improved flexibility; increased Chinese movement exercises and are considered to be the safest and most strength and stamina; enhanced balance, practiced in the world. posture, and agility; and stress relief. All Tai Chi and Chi Kung combine the benefits of balance, flexibility, Royal Highlands residents and their guests aerobic, and toning exercises through slow, controlled movements. The are invited to experience Hatha Yoga. movements can be done seated or standing so you can work out at your Beginners are always welcome. own fitness level. Classes are held each Wednesday at 8:45 am Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, appropriate for exercise and in the Great Hall. The cost is $1 p/p, to be athletic-type shoes [sneakers are perfect; no sandals]. The cost is $1 p/p, paid at the door. Bring a yoga mat, exercise payable at the door. Participants may pre-purchase a pass ($10), which is mat, or large towel. No other equipment is good for 12 sessions. Passes are available at any Tai Chi class. required. See you there! Marcia Tovar, 326-9574 Marcia Tovar, 326-9574 30 Royal Highlands Happenings, January 2014

BICYCLE CLUB GUN CLUB Monday, January 6, 4 pm Tuesday, January 21, 7 pm Rec Center Meeting Room Rec Center Meeting Room The Royal Highlands Bicycle Club has a The Gun Club is a co-ed club of residents with a common community ride every Saturday morning and on all even- interest in Firearms Sports. The Club supports the tenets of numbered weekdays, starting at 9 am, from the Great Hall. the 2nd Amendment with regards to the rights of citizens to We also have trail rides, where we car pool and depart from keep and bear arms. The Club’s emphasis is on firearms the Great Hall. Dates and times for trail rides are listed on safety, training, education, and social events. All residents our website: are invited to attend a Gun Club meeting to see if the Club http://www.rhbike.webs.com meets their interests. Meetings are held in the Rec Center at 7 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dues are $15 p/p We have riders of all capabilities. The pace varies so that per year or $25 per couple. One family member is also everyone on the ride has company. No rider is left behind! required to be a member of the NRA. The annual Bike Feast in Sebring, Florida was once again The RH Gun Club is now online! Visit us on the RHPOA well attended by the Royal Highlands gang. Although they Website Resident Page by selecting: rode a combined 1,456 miles on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the gang gained 17 pounds because of all the great Activities > Hobbies > Gun Club food. “We ride so we can enjoy eating.” [Gary Zogg, At our November meeting, new Gun Club Officers for 2010] 2014 were elected: Get Acquainted Ride: The Bike Club is planning a Get President Hank Sneed 315-1219 Acquainted Ride on Sunday, January 26. We invite the Vice-Pres Jim Herschel 315-1646 entire community to join us at 1 pm in the Rec Center Treasurer Dick Seitz 315-9166 Parking Lot for rides of 5, 10, or 15 miles, followed by a Secretary Rosemarie Paeth 315-0939 FREE Post-Ride Pizza Party in the Rec Center. There The Gun Club has been asked to sponsor some Ladies Only will be a signup sheet on a clipboard in the Lobby at the Rec Pistol Shoots. Dates will be scheduled if there is sufficient Center plus a flyer on the Bicycle Club’s bulletin board. If interest. It was suggested that the Shoot be held on a you are interested, please sign up as soon as possible. For Saturday to accommodate those who work. The initial more details, call Pat Field [319-9925] or me. Shoot will be open to all RH ladies, but subsequent Shoots The South Lake Bike Shop has reopened under new will be limited to Gun Club members. If you are interested, management. We have had very favorable reports regarding call Rosemarie Paeth [315-0939 or 326-8007]. repairs, tune-ups, and pricing of their work. It’s nice to Here’s my gun lore tidbit for this month. “Are we at last have a good quality bike shop so close . . . Give them a try! brought to such humiliating and debasing degradation that Always wear your helmet. It’s your most important piece of we cannot be trusted with arms for our defense.” [Patrick safety equipment! Henry] Mike Kowalski, 315-1162 Jim Herschel, 315-1646

will again take place at Royal Highlands. BILLIARDS CLUB All ten 6-man teams in the Senior 8-Ball November Tournament Results: League will participate: Royal Highlands (2), The Plantation (2), Kings Ridge (2), st st 9-Ball: 1 Ron Gasparino 8-Ball:1 Roger Schutzmeister Highland Lakes, Pennbrooke Fairways, 2nd Irvin Ruther 2nd Irvin Ruther rd rd Spanish Village, and Hawthorne. Coffee 3 Bill Martin 3 Jerry Freisinger and doughnuts are provided in the morning, and, following Senior 8-Ball Travel League: The Royal Highlands all competition, soft drinks and snacks will be provided. Gators are currently tied with Kings Ridge #1 for 3rd place, Prize money is payable to players, dependent upon the and the Royal Highlands Knights are currently in 8th place. number of games they win. Monday Evening 8-Ball League: As of December 2, Jerry Annual Dues: Annual dues of $5 p/p are now due and may Freisinger is in 1st place, followed by Roger Schutzmeister be paid at the Activities Office from 9 am until noon, and Gary Halousek tied for 2nd, and Irvin Ruther is in 3rd Monday thru Friday. place. Will Benoit, 459-0307 Senior 8-Ball League Shoot-Out: On Tuesday, January 21, from 8 am until 2 pm, the annual Traveling Team Shoot-Out Royal Highlands Happenings, January 2014 31 may be given to any officer. Everyone is reminded that, in T ENNIS C LUB order to participate in tournaments or any other club Potluck Dinner activities, dues for the year must be paid. Those interested in Friday, January 17, 6 pm joining the Tennis Club are invited to attend this dinner to find out more about this activity here in Royal Highlands. Rec Center Meeting Room An Inter-Community Tournament was held with Summit An important Potluck Dinner is scheduled for Friday, Greens on December 14. Results were not available at January 17. Bring a favorite dish to share, and enjoy a meal submission time of this article. Thanks to Irene Bennett, with other tennis players. A big turnout is hoped for, as this who continues faithfully to liaison with other communities is an important way to keep in touch about club news, have a and keep us involved with these events. An In-House vote in an officer election, and hear about upcoming events. Tournament is tentatively scheduled for late January or New officers for 2014 were not elected at the November early February. Watch for emails or check our bulletin board Potluck Dinner. The unexpired position of chairperson will for the exact date. be filled by the Tennis Committee, and an election for vice- Remember that open mixed doubles tennis continues on chair will be held at the January Potluck Dinner. The Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 8 am. There is current secretary and treasurer are serving the second year of always a good mix of players who show up so, even if you their 2-year terms. are a beginner, this is the place to be. See you on the courts! Dues of $10 p/p for 2014 will be collected at this event or Linda Smith, 787-3819

BOCCE CLUB PICKLEBALL CLUB Thursday, March 6, 1 pm Friday, January 3, 3 pm Rec Center Meeting Room Rec Center Meeting Room League Play: League play continues on Happy New Year! Our numbers are growing substantially. Thursdays and Fridays. Remember to What a great time we have at PEAR Park, playing with drag the courts whenever you play a game. Do not leave others from our own community as well as many different them in poor condition. communities. All skill levels are welcome. We meet there Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from Subs: Bill Dammes [728-2968] is the substitute around 8:30 am until we’ve had enough fun. Lessons are coordinator again this year. If you need a sub, call Bill but try to give him enough time to find a sub for your team. conducted by Joanne & Peter Patterson on Saturdays from 8 to 9 am at PEAR Park, and, again, at the Manor courts in Women Bocce Members: Sign up before Saturday, The Plantation on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 pm. Signup February 1, on the bulletin board (across from the Library) sheets for Tuesday lessons are posted on our bulletin board to play in the All Women’s Championship Bocce Game on in the Rec Center. Saturday, February 15, at 10 am. Teams will be picked from the signup sheet. We need at least 16 players to sign Mark the Date: We are planning a joint Spaghetti Dinner up. fundraiser with the Royal Highlands Softball League on Saturday, February 1, in the Great Hall. Word is that our Men Bocce Members: Sign up before Saturday, February own resident chef extraordinaire, Nancy Conroy, will be 1, on the bulletin board (across from the Library) to play in toiling over a huge batch of pasta, with meatballs and the All Men’s Championship Bocce Game on Saturday, sausage, and her helpers will whip up salad, rolls, and garlic February 22, at 10 am. Teams will be picked from the bread. But, the fun doesn’t stop there. You are going to signup sheet. We need at least 16 players to sign up. discover just how many great bakers live in Royal If you have any questions regarding either tournament, Highlands because there will be tables, that’s right, tables please call Anne Buchianico [727-458-2962]. of homemade baked goods for dessert. Keep your eyes peeled for the postings. Open Bocce: The courts are open to all residents and their guests every day for open play, except Wednesday We are still selling assorted shirts and ball caps bearing the mornings, when the courts are closed for maintenance, and Royal Highlands logo and Sandhill Crane, available in Thursday and Friday mornings, when there is league play. several styles and many colors. These items can be worn in many sport or casual settings. To order, contact Patti Bocce is an easy game to play. A child of 8 or 9 years of Garas [365-6924]. We’ll also take orders at the Spaghetti age can play with adult supervision. Equipment is located Dinner. in the outdoor cabinet by the shuffleboard courts. If you st have any questions, contact John Nickum [365-0955]. Pickleball monthly meetings are held on the 1 Friday of each month at 3 pm in the Rec Center Meeting Room. Dues Joan Terranova, 435-4609 are $5 p/p. Please feel free to attend so you can meet other Pickleballers and learn about our activities. See you on the courts! Michelle Penski, 435-7657, [email protected] 32 Royal Highlands Happenings January 2014

PEAR PARK PILOTS MODEL YACHT CLUB Saturday, January 11, 10 am-12 noon Meeting: Thursday, January 23, 8:30 am Rec Center Meeting Room Rec Center Meeting Room Outdoor Flying: 7:30-9:30 am Sail Time: Thursdays, 10 am-noon, Royal Lk Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays at PEAR Park Fridays at Hickory Point Park The Royal Highlands Model Yacht Club was formed by three sailors to promote the sport of sailing and building Indoor Flying: remote control model boats. From the time the Club was Saturdays, 10 am-noon, Highland Lakes Arena formed, we have grown to over 25 members taking part in Sundays, 9-11 am, Great Hall the sport. We meet at Royal Lake every Thursday for sailing and discussion of tuning our boats, as well as PEAR Park Pilots is an Academy of occasional racing through and around the buoys. Model Aeronautics (AMA)-certified club for those wishing to enjoy the company of Last month, we had an interesting guest speaker, Larry others while building and flying radio- Demaline, master builder and restorer of model boats. controlled electric model aircraft. Although this club started Larry constructed a model of the original ship, Ship of in Royal Highlands, it is open to members of any local Gold [pictured here], and community. We currently have over 80 members. We later renamed the SS welcome both experienced and novice fliers. Just come to America. The real ship one of our flying locations, or contact one of our officers or was a 280-foot side- members (see our website). We can help new pilots pick out wheel steamer, operating equipment appropriate to their budget and skill level and will between Central America assign an experienced pilot to teach flying fundamentals, if and the eastern coast of you wish. the United States. Heavily laden with gold prospected Annual dues are $15 p/p or $20 per family. An application during the California gold rush, the ship was lost at sea form can be downloaded from our website, or you may pick during a hurricane. It is believed that the ship had upwards one up at a flying session. Our Club meets regularly on the of 30,000 pounds of gold, consisting of ingots and coins, 2nd Saturday of the month, except during the months of June, aboard when she went down. Explorers found the ship and July, and August, when there are no meetings. retrieved much of the cargo. Larry showed a slide show of the build process of his model and discussed the difficult Note: Members usually enjoy coffee and/or a late breakfast salvage operation of the gold cargo from the original vessel. together after outdoor flying. Our meetings are open to all who are interested in model For more info, check out our website: boats, whether it is sailing, building, or just discussing boats http://sites.google.com/site/pearparkpilots/ in general. Come join us! Always room for more! Butch Tozier, 323-8710, [email protected] Bill Bastian, 435-7665

JANUARY HOME SOFTBALL GAMES SOFTBALL The second half of the winter softball season is now in full swing. Royal Highlands has four teams that would appreciate your support. C’mon Monthly Meeting down to the softball field for the games, and enjoy a Belly Buster or Burger Monday, January 13, 4 pm from our Concession Stand [open on those dates marked with a **]. Rec Center Meeting Room Date Time Royal Highlands Team Opponent ALL PLAYERS are requested to Mon., Jan. 6 2:00 pm RH 70+ League Clermont attend the regularly scheduled Tues., Jan. 7 1:30 pm RH 65+ League Marra Softball monthly meeting on Wed., Jan. 8 2:00 pm RH 70+ League Plantation Monday, January 13, at 4 pm. Mon., Jan. 13 10:00 am South Lakes, Division 2 Holiday Travel Tues., Jan. 14 1:30 pm RH 65+ League Cebert Wealth We’ll discuss a number of Mon., Jan. 20 ** 9:00 am South Lakes, Division 1 Plantation 1 important club issues, including 11:00 am South Lakes, Division 2 Plantation 2 player assignments for Prep and 2:00 pm RH 70+ League Highland Lakes Cleanup duties at the Spaghetti Tues., Jan. 21 1:30 pm RH 65+ League Oakwood Dinner on February 1. And, stop Wed., Jan. 22 ** 9:00 am South Lakes, Division 1 Pennbrooke whining! 11:00 am South Lakes, Division 2 Spanish Village 2:00 pm RH 70+ League Plantation For more info about softball Mon., Jan. 27 ** 9:00 am South Lakes, Division 1 Legacy sponsored activities, call Activities 11:00 am South Lakes, Division 2 Pennbrooke 2 Chair Larry Hansen [435-7224]. 2:00 pm RH 70+ League Plantation Larry Hansen, 435-7224 Mon., Jan. 29 2:00 pm RH 70+ League Plantation Larry Hansen, 435-7224 Royal Highlands Happenings, January 2014 33 C ERTIFIED H IGHLANDERS M IXED B OWLING L EAGUE B OWLING L EAGUE Bowling is one of the most popular sports in The Highlanders League, a non-sanctioned the world. It provides an opportunity for fun, league, normally bowls on Tuesdays at the exercise, and new friendships. We need more Leesburg AMF Bowling Center. bowlers to fill vacancies and help expand our Revolving Spotlights: league. If interested, contact Marlene Wilhelm to confirm st any openings. This league is open to all bowlers, resident or Week 13 1 Place Team: The Awesome Foursome [#9] non-resident. Bowlers: Diane Guinto, Carolyn Dugandzic, Bob Hurley, & Val Dugandzic Bowler Delights: Week 12 of 30 Weeks High Game Scratch Male: Jim Aucoin High Game Scratch Female: Betty McGlynn 1st Place Team: Four Spares [#4] Pins Over Average Male: Anthony Graciano Bowlers: Diane Lamping, Jane Smith, Pins Over Average Female: Betty McGlynn Rex Smith, & Peter Schaefer Week 12: 1st Place Team: The Awesome Foursome [#9] Spotlight Achievements: Pins Bowlers: Diane Guinto, Carolyn Dugandzic, High Game Scratch Male: Warren Lindner [214] Bob Hurley, & Val Dugandzic High Game Scratch Female: Sue Scappaticci [179] High Game Scratch Male: Barry Rosenberg High Game Scratch Female: Harriet Smalenbach Season-to-Date Achievements: Pins Over Average Male: Val Dugandzic High Game Scratch Male: Don Langland [243] Pins Over Average Female: Cindy Robison High Game Scratch Female: Sue Bischoff [184] Week 11: 1st Place Team: The Awesome Foursome [#9] High Series Scratch Male: Warren Lindner[662] Bowlers: Diane Guinto, Carolyn Dugandzic, High Series Scratch Female: Lois Lakins [539] Bob Hurley, & Val Dugandzic Highest Series/Handicap Male: Dick Hellem [719] High Game Scratch Male: Barry Rosenberg Highest Series/Handicap Female: Sue Scappaticci [752] High Game Scratch Female: Carolyn Dugandzic High Average Male: Warren Lindner [186] Most Improved Male: Jerry Zlotek High Average Female: Sue Bischoff [160] Most Improved Female: Dot Davis Team High Scratch Series: Scared Splitless [#7] [1911] Week 10: 1st Place Team: The 4 J’s [#3] Bowlers: Donna Champion, Judy Keating, Bowlers: Jack McNeill, Joe Lamping, Bob Keating, & Jim Aucoin John Franks, & Jim Aucoin High Game Scratch Male: Don Langland Contact Marlene Wilhelm [[email protected]] via High Game Scratch Female: Carolyn Dugandzic email with your questions and positive comments. Please Pins Over Average Male: Anthony Graciano use the following as your email subject: RHBowling. Pins Over Average Female: Geri Metz We need more bowlers to fill vacancies and help expand our Highest Single Game to Date: Don Langland [253 pins] league. If you’d like to join us, contact Marlene, and she [Note: A perfect game is 300 pins.] will confirm all openings. We currently have vacancies for six bowlers. If interested, Jim Aucoin, 396-6085 contact league secretary/treasurer Judy Blacik [787-5763]. Jim Aucoin, 396-6085

ROYAL EARLYBIRDS BOWLING Thursdays at 9:30 am at AMF Leesburg Lanes SUPER SENIORS It’s a Happy New Year, and the Lady Bugs are still on top! The Niners bumped up over Gettin Closer to grab 2nd place. It’ll start getting real interesting in GOLF 2014! Wednesdays, 1 pm, We only have one new week of high-game results to report: The Monarch Golf Club Week 11 Results: We are the OVER 70’s 213 Barry Rosenberg 194 Kathie Blackburn SUPER SENIORS men’s 196 Max Modlin 173 Donna Champion golf group. We play from 191 Joe Lamping 171 Mary Hooper the green tees every Well done! Wednesday at 1 pm. If you are over 70 and interested in joining us, please It’s never too late to join our league. We meet around 9 am. Play begins at contact me. 9:30 am on Thursdays at the AMF Leesburg Lanes. The season ends April 3. If you are interested, just contact me via email or phone. Lucky Strikes! Brian Thomas, 365-6527, [email protected] Michelle Penski, 435-7657, [email protected] 34 Royal Highlands Happenings, January 2014

MONARCH WOMEN’S N IFTY-NINERS Tuesdays at 12:45 pm GOLF ASSOCIATION Monarch Golf Club Front Porch [MWGA] Happy New Year! The course is full of snowbirds, both human and feathered, and it is also so nice and green. Life Another successful year of golf has transpired, is good! We are in full swing, so-to-speak, and having and we are now embarking on a new one. Last year saw another wonderful winter season. Even Trevor’s clinics are many changes, some good and some not so. This new year back. Hope to see you if you can come join us. provides an opportunity for the ladies who play here to come together once a week and enjoy being with each other, The Nifty-Niner Golf Group meets at 12:45 pm every playing some golf, and having a good lunch. If you are not Tuesday. It is an afternoon to have fun, meet people, and joining us, please consider doing so. You will enjoy it! play nine holes of golf. You do not have to be a member of the club or an expert golfer. All residents and their guests Outgoing president Judy Ambrosio has been in office for are welcome. A signup sheet is posted on a clipboard in the the past three years and has done a marvelous job! She has Clubhouse Lobby until noon on Mondays. If you have an kept us together, fought tough battles for us, and provided email address but are not receiving our emails, please write the overall guidance needed. We are so grateful for her hard it down after your name on the weekly golf signup sheet. work and understanding, and her good humor and judgment. Please don’t forget to sign up! [It happens.] Our new president Evelyn Weasner will do an equally good Dinner: Our group usually goes out to dinner at various job for the coming year and will, I am sure, provide the restaurants at 5:30 pm. Please us know if you plan to join leadership and guidance needed to keep the organization us when we send out the weekly email. It is a wonderful moving in the right direction. She will need our cooperation opportunity to get further acquainted with your fellow and input in order to have a successful year in 2014. golfers and to experience the local restaurant scene. All Awards for 2013 Presented at Closing Dinner: former and present Niners, as well as non-golfing spouses, President’s Cup: Virginia Holzhausen [green] are welcome to join us for dinner. Sue Scappiticci [silver] New Players: Next time you play with us, ask for your Most Birdies: Lynn Keel special punch card . . . 10 rounds gets a complimentary Most Participation: Helen Olchowick [green] 9 holes at The Monarch Golf Course. Evelyn Weasner [silver] Most Improved: Barbara Foshay Other Opportunities: See Club Pro Trevor Zwick for T-Cup: Karen Teeguarden information about group and private golf lessons as well as other amenities at The Monarch Golf Club. See or call January Games Side Games Gene Sass [314-0102] for membership opportunities 1/2: Individual: Par 4’s Most Chip-ins afforded to all Royal Highlands residents, seasonal renters, 1/9: Individual: 3’s & 4’s Closest to #4 and even individuals from other local communities. Hit ‘em 1/16: Team: Partner/Partner Relay Closest to Pin #2 straight! 1/23: Individual: Low Net Woodie Tony & Michelle Penski, 435-7657, [email protected] 1/30: Mixer: Scramble Most Fairways The new year begins a new score card. Fill yours in early and often, and with pars and birdies! Happy New Year! Jean Thorne, 323-1586

MONARCH MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION [MMGA] Dick Therrien got a belated birthday present in November. After turning 73 on the 6th of November, he had a hole-in-one at The Monarch on Hole #11 on November 7. Congratulations, Dick! MMGA The Crown Cup, a match-play format tournament, was held in October and November. The winners were: Black Tees: Bob Keating / Gold Tees, 1st Flight: John Scappaticci / Gold Tees, 2nd Flight: Mike Kowalski Congratulations to all! Thanks to all who participated! Reminder: MMGA Dues of $35 p/p for 2014 are now overdue. If you are playing in the Monday Match Play, your dues must be up-to-date. The Winter Session [8 weeks] of Monday Match Play begins on January 6. All MMGA members are invited to sign up and play. AM tee times will be assigned. Questions? Please contact Roy Bowen [323-3497]. Dinner/Dance, Friday, January 24: 2013 members go for no charge; guests cost $30 p/p. Cocktails [cash bar] at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner and dancing. Music provided by DJ Ray Gardner. For tickets, see Denny Bettisworth [326-2419]. Tom Lawrenson, 323-4872