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HHoolliiddaayy PPark Association Newsletter A Holiday Park Homeowners Association Publication 5401 HOLIDAY PARK BLVD. DECEMBER NORTH PORT, FLORIDA 34287 1 2018

HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. OFFICERS 2018 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION great job. We did miss you both. Big thanks to President Mary Margaret Bryant 1st Vice Pres. Yvonne Warner Here we are entering the the "Crew". At the end of the evening we had 2nd Vice Pres. John Rabideau last month of 2018. Not sure cake and the opportunity of spending some Secretary Janet Ivison Treasurer Kathy Bachman about anyone else, but I know time with our outgoing Park Manager, Wayne this year has flown by. Seems like Schofield, to wish him well in this new chap- COUNCIL MEMBERS Phyllis Branch Dee Neely we were just looking at the new calen- ter of his life. You will be missed here at Holi- Jim Oliver Jan Siekierk dar for 2018 and now we are looking at day Park. You did a wonderful job in updating George Clinch Joan Mayer Mariann Underdown Roland Ficken 2019. We are another year older and wiser, many areas of our beautiful Park. Thank you right? so much for all your time here. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairperson Richard Gortz November has been a busy month with All the activities have seen more people 1st V. Chairperson Karin Anderson 2nd V. Chairperson our Annual Pizza, Polly and Crew and Dance arriving daily. Some of our residents arrived Secretary Dorlis McKinney with music by Jimmy Spoto. It was a great in early Fall and are already taking a trip Treasurer Don LaMaster evening. Thank you all. Then followed with back North to be with family and friends for TRUSTEES Ken Judd Bill Mitchell a ham dinner put on by our own famous Thanksgiving or hunting. Brave, I think. It is Bob Bachman Betty Hart crew. Delicious. April and Nancy, you can cold wherever they travelled to. be proud of your wonderful crew they did a The Park looked beautiful for Veterans ADVISORY COMMITTEES Maintainence Don LaMaster Operations Architectural Bob Bachman Holiday Cheer and a Happy New Year, from your Holiday Park Staff Security Bill Mitchell Liaison to HOA Dorlis McKinney Zach, Bernie, Joe, Carlos, Rich, Jessica, Jess & Cindi Personnel Richard Gortz Lawns Betty Hart Compounds Ken Judd Rules & Regulations Karin Anderson

MEN’S CLUB OFFICERS-2018 President Dick Underdown 1st Vice President Bob Moore 2nd Vice President Jim Hord Secretary Frank Lampe Treasurer Roger Anderson

Park Manager Tess Schofield

HOLIDAY PARK OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Office will not be closed at noon Office Phone (941) 426-1585 Gate House Phone (941) 426-4609 www.holidayparknp.com

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HOLIDAY PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION-2018 President Mary Margaret Bryant 207-756-5854 Membership Kathy Bachman 352-516-1213 1st Vice President Yonne Warner 734-776-6592 Memorial Bricks Frank Lampe 423-7457 2nd Vice President John Rabideau 423-0580 Men's Club President Dick Underdown 429-4846 Secretary Janet Iison 426-2183 Men's Club Membership Jim Hord 423-2567 Treasurer Kathy Bachman 352-516-1213 Men's Club Picnic Tickets Ken Judd 941-426-7287 Men's Club Treasurer Roger Anderson 266-8707 Council Member Phyllis Branch 423-0476 Men's Club Secretary Frank Lampe 423-7457 Council Member Jim Olier 812-489-0627 Men's Club Yard Sale Lou Kremer 426-3228 Council Member George Clinch 716-359-6220 Newsletter, Calendar and Council Member Mariann Underdown 429-4846 Daily Actiities Sharon Kahnoski 616-581-9131 Council Member Dee Neely 423-9846 New Years Ee John Rabideau 423-0580 Council Member Yonne Warner 734-776-6592 Parlimentarian Council Member Joan Mayer 257-8802 Pennies From Heaen Joan Mayer 257-8802 Council Member Roland Ficken 423-0634 Pickleball Stuart Buck 585-489-0478 Pinochle Beth Deery 423-0890 A. A. Recoery Group Ben Coleman 426-1585 Pool Walking Wi LaMaster 876-4622 AARP IncomeTaPrep. Don LaMaster 876-4622 Tickets at Dinners John & Linda Bracket 978-846-6285 Aerobic Eercise Sandy Strang 231-972-7100 Senior Marie Doran 426-2534 Arthritis Pool Eercise Roberta Swingle 426-3192 Sergeant-At-Arms Dick Colin 423-1769 Beanbag Baseball Don & Wi La Master 876-4622 Serice Clubs Jim Olier 812-489-0627 Dae Dais 564-8001 Beginner Line Dance Carol LaRocue 705-805-1495 Social Clubs George Clinch 716-359-6220 Biking Phyllis VanKirk 876-4013 Special Eents John Rabideau 423-0580 Bingo Eelyn Plante 661-9022 Sports Coordinator Roland Ficken 423-0634 Storage Building Bob Moore Jim Hord 423-2567 Blood Pressure Kay Fo 408-6027 Summer Actiities Mariann Underdown 429-4846 Summer Pool Eercise Nancy Crosby 426-5943 Blood Donations Dee Neely 423-9846 Sunshine Bocci Slotteo Ruggiero 426-2700 Supplies Mariann Underdown 429-4846 Bowling, Men John Green 585-752-8726 Swimmercie Lois Langtry 426-7287 Bowling, Women Deborah Dekker 615-631-4725 Table Tennis Kay Fo 408-6027 Bridge Duplicate Roberta Swingle 426-3192 Tennis Mike Nasalski 810-820-0023 Bridge Mied Art Getchell 423-4224 Thirty-Fie Games Wi LaMaster 876-4622 Cart Rallies Dick Gort 216-789-0901 Tickets John Rabideau 423-0580 Celebrations Phyllis Branch 423-0476 Tours Dora Banes 496-4220 Ceramics Friday Roseanne Richards 423-8274 Tuscola Xmas Tree Set Up Bob Moore 429-7962 Christmas Decorations Jim Hord 423-2567 Variety Club Gary Branch 423-0476 Christmas Cookie Party Phyllis Branch 423-0476 Variety Show Gary Branch 423-0476 Christmas Tree Lighting Welcome Committee Joan Mayer 257-8802 Ceremony Brent Corey 979-7317 Welare Jan Siekierk 616-446-2383 Computer Club Betty Hart 426-5147 Cribbage Bill Delorey 423-2256 Wood Caring Harry Mancha 443-536-6191 Dances John Rabideau 423-0580 Ya-Ya Club Audrey Reidel 423-9484 Darts Don Sheeler 426-1245 Zoomba Classes Carolyn Olds 734-272-1017 Dinners John Rabideau 423-0580 Early Risers Eercise Joan Gillis 423-7378 Eight Ball Bo LeBlanc 204-7119 Euchre Roger Olds 734-559-4588 Fabric Painting Betty Hart 426-5147 File o Lie Winona Vannoy 400-0188 First Aid Suanne Corey 765-438-1173 Food Bank Mariann Underdown 429-4846 Friends Lunch Group Judy Fowler 564-6231 Day. All the new flags in place, thanks to Dick Underdown Gol Ladies Nancy Achilles 603-608-1129 for getting them all ready to be put up. The buntings looked Gol Men Jim Holland 426-7663 Gol Cart Parade Jackie Mitchell 426-2282 great at the Gazebos in Ph II. Thank you also to the crew that Hand and Foot Cards-Mon. Dick Colin 423-1769 worked with Dick to get everything around the Park. Hand and Foot Cards-Fri. Iris Dion 423-3425 We also had Music by The Pool with “Teresa and Dave”. As Jackie Ramsey 564-6128 always, they were great. Thank you both very much. Handicapped Euip. Marie Doran 426-2534 Helping Hand Marie Doran 426-2534 Our first Men's Club Picnic, as always, a fun afternoon Horseraces Judy Hord 423-2567 and lots of hard work by the Men's Club and the ladies in Horseshoes John Green 585-752-8726 the food tent. Thanks to all who made food to share. We had Hurricane Plans O 426-1585 our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony which was beautiful and Just Us Girls Joan Riard 429-2734 Kayaking Frank Rieser 941-740-4003 so nice to see so many people out singing and just enjoying “FYI” Dee Neely 423-9846 each other and the beginning of the Christmas Season. This Learn to Swim Roberta Swingle 426-3192 was Brent Corey's last time as our MC for this function. Thank Librarian Ph 1 Pat Wilkin 426-8624 Librarian Ph 2 Jack Wood 423-7149 you, Brent. Hope you and Suzanne enjoy your new home away from Holiday Park. Logo Item Sales TBA Thank you to Jim Hord and his crew for getting all the Mah Jongg Karen Hanrihan 426-7911 decorations to their rightful spot and also to Bob Moore for all his work making sure all outlets were still were they should be and also making sure we all knew the correct way to put the trees up along Tuscola. Beautiful. Thank you all who came out to put up trees. HOLIDAY PARK 3 DECEMBER, 2018

December also promises to be a busy one as well. We purchased a home in Venice. Brent and his wife Susanne have will have our Pot Luck Dinner, Men's Club Yard Sale, Regular been fixtures in the leadership of this community, and they will dance and our New Year's Eve Celebration and all regular ac- be sincerely missed. Brent has contributed much to the infor- tivities, see more information in this Newsletter. mation that the Board needed to make proper and informed Remember we can always use volunteers, so if you would decisions. He was the guy to dig into the details and bring to like to help let the leaders of activities or me know and we the Board the fruits of his research, which made our job easier will find a place for you for sure. and our decisions so much more certain. Susanne spent many We have our elections this month for the HOA Officers years on the HOA Board, and we thank her for her service to the and Council Seats. The following are the Officers and Coun- Park. We wish them well in their new digs. cil Member positions whose terms are up at the end of De- Now for the good news! The Board of Trustees has approved cember: Officers: 1st Vice President-vacant and Secretary (Ja- a one-year management contract with Tess Schofield, Wayne’s net Ivison is running for re-election) and Council Members, wife. Like Wayne, she is a Licensed Community Association Sports Club (Roland Ficken is running for re-election), Wel- Manager with impressive credentials. Following 5 years in fare-vacant, Special Services (Marianne Underdown is run- the U.S. Army intelligence, she managed a Racket and Fitness ning for re-election), Service Activities-vacant, Celebration club. Her past eight year have been spent in management of (Phyllis Branch is running for re-election). This is up to date as communities in Florida. She managed Quail Run, a 55 plus, 27 of this writing. We are also still looking for a Parliamentarian. building condo association where she was also responsible Just a reminder. The IRS does NOT call you. An old scam is for a major renovation of their buildings. She then managed rearing its ugly head again and please try to remember this. a luxury lifestyle community in Cape Haze, and a 22-building Someone will call and say they have one of your loved ones condo cluster. In these jobs, she was responsible for budgets, and you need to send money right away. They then say do maintenance, personnel and attending association meetings. not call the police, but go to Wal Mart or CVS and send your Her references are impeccable. money to an address they give you. There may be a baby cry- Wayne and Tess have 3 children, one of whom is in the Air ing in the background. HANG UP IMMEDIATELY! THIS IS A Force, and one a pre-med grad who will enter medical school HARD ONE NOT TO FALL FOR, BUT DO NOT! next year. Their daughter is a senior in high school. Hiring Tess Be careful out walking and biking here in Park. Traffic is made sense to the Board of Trustees. When Wayne was hired, picking up every day. Stay safe.... it took 6 months to fill the job. We are now entering our busy Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New season, and it would be very difficult on staff to handle the Year. workload without a manager in place. Tess knows our commu- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: What lies behind us and what lies nity well and many in our community know her. She has been before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. a fixture alongside Wayne at many social events and regularly See you around the Park. attended our trustee meetings. Her references are excellent. Mary Margaret Bryant, President of Holiday Park HOA While we have approved a one-year agreement with her, the Board may extend it at any time or cancel it. Knowing Tess, I’m sure we will be extending her contract well before the current agreement expires. Tess has been visible in the park the past several weeks, so please stop and welcome her to Holiday Park. As always, you can find me at the deep end of the pool. Dick Gortz, Chairman Board of Trustees Well, as they say, I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news. Let’s start with the bad news and finish up on a high Holiday Park Deed Restrictions note. As you have probably heard, Wayne Schofield, who Each homeowner should have a copy of the Holiday Park has been our Park Manager for the past nine years resigned Deed Restrictions. The last version was approved by a majority for a more responsible position in Bradenton. He now man- of the homeowners and submitted in July 2016. ages a large community with a golf course, restaurant, nine As you know, all homeowners must comply with the swimming pools and more than a thousand residential units. Holiday Park Deed Restrictions. We are in the process of pos- Of course, with that increased responsibility comes a much sibly making some minor changes to the deed restrictions. Ex- larger salary. We wish him well and know that the residents ample, the gas company will no longer provide gas through of his new assignment will appreciate him as much as we the underground lines since leaks have developed and it could have. Wayne’s accomplishments here have been many, not be dangerous for our residents. Individuals with gas appliances the least of which is the start of our remodeling of our build- now must use above ground tanks. If you would like to recom- ings, which will continue. He leaves a legacy of great accom- mend adding or deleting certain deed restrictions, please feel plishment here in Holiday Park. Other than his building and free to send your recommendations to Karin Anderson, Trustee remodeling projects, he leaves a management system which over Rules and Regulations. Your recommendations must be was sorely lacking when he came. Wayne leaves Holiday Park in writing and include your name and phone number. If your in much better condition than when he came, which makes recommendation does not contain this information, it will not transition to a new manager much easier. be considered. This information allows Karin to contact you to We also note the loss of Trustee Brent Corey, who has discuss your recommendation(s) and to fully understand your HOLIDAY PARK 4 DECEMBER, 2018 concerns and your recommendation. You can turn them into For example, when we hired Wayne, the Chairperson at that the Holiday Park office and they will be placed in Karin’s trustee time was also responsible for personnel and she interviewed box, or you can give it to Karin directly. We will be taking rec- him and called his references before the application was sub- ommendations through March 2019. Please be aware these mitted to the Trustees for approval. This is our standard proce- are just recommendations. The Trustees will review the list of dure. recommendations at a workshop meeting. The Trustees would It is interesting to note that at that time, some of the Trustees then decide what changes, if any, should be considered. The were not confident Wayne could do the job. They felt that since Trustees would then vote on these at a regular Trustee meet- he had a young family, he wouldn’t last for over a year. They ing. If the Trustees decide changes should be considered, they finally agreed to hire him and give him the support to do the will compile a listing of recommendations for the homeowners job. Hard to believe he lasted 9 years and did an outstanding to vote on in 2020. The process for voting would be made avail- job. Any Manager we hire must have our support to continue able to all homeowners if recommended deed restrictions are to keep our Park outstanding. I know this can seem confusing to be submitted in 2020. to those who are normally not involved in the process. But be- The costs of doing this process must be part of our budget hind the scenes the same approved process is consistently fol- process. It takes over 50% of our homeowners to approve each lowed. We are so lucky to live in such a great community run change that would be made to the Holiday Park Deed Restric- by volunteers in all areas of the Park. Let’s all try to support our tions. If changes are approved by the homeowners, the new volunteers and the new Park Manager, looking at all the posi- Holiday Park Deed Restrictions would be filed with the state tive aspects of what we have. and the new updated Holiday Park Deed Restrictions would be made available to each homeowner. VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE As you can see, this is a long process and the Holiday Park The Architectural Control Committee is looking for a volun- Trustees appreciate our homeowners' participation in this pro- teer to be secretary for the committee. Duties would entail tak- cess. ing minutes at the meetings which are held the first and third HP Education--Submitted by Friday of every month at 9 am. After the meeting, the notes are Karin Anderson, Trustee turned into the office for typing and for permits to be issued. If interested, please contact Bob Bachman 352-267-9743. TRUSTEE ASSIGNMENTS and the HIRING PROCESS I think it is important to do some education with our resi- Holiday Park MEN'S CLUB SHED dents on Trustee assignments and the hiring process. Beginning in September, and Each Trustee after being sworn in is given a book containing Men's on through the 2018-2019 season, all the Park rules and regulations, etc. They are also given an as- the Men's Club Shed in PH 2 will be signment of an area in which they are responsible to work with Club open Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Park Manager. Example: I’m over rules and regulations, mornings from 9am to 12pm for small item sales. Large items Bill Mitchell is over security and Dick Gortz is over personnel. I like furniture and summer outdoor large items will not be sold won’t go over each assignment right now. They are listed in the until the first yard sale on December 7th and 8th, 2018. We newsletter, and the website also lists responsibilities and the have no more storage space for large items and furniture until Trustee to whom they are assigned. Our books have a Trustee December 7th. Please Do Not Leave ANY items by PH 2 shed section that explains our assigned responsibilities. Dick, as the doors after the hours it is open. Chairperson, is also over personnel and he can recommend a Dick Underdown candidate for a position. Normally the Park Manager and Dick interview the candidate together and the Park Manager con- MEN'S CLUB SCHEDULE 2018 – 2018 tacts the references. Wayne will also consult with the Trustee Men's Club Steering Committee Meeting over the area he is hiring for. Example: if it is a maintenance em- Phase 2 Library, Dec. 6, 2018 - 9AM ployee he will work with Don LaMaster. Wayne does not need Men's Club Yard Sale to submit the application for approval in a Trustee’s meeting. Phase 2 Parking Lot, He does submit his recommendation to the Trustees when the Fri.. Dec. 7, 7 till 11AM Sat. Dec. 8, 8 till 11AM employee has completed his/her 90-day probationary period. Men's Club Regular Meeting The initial process of hiring a new Park Manager would fall Phase 1 Main Hall, Dec. 13, 2018 - 10AM totally with Dick since he is over personnel. Dick took one ad- Men's Club Christmas Dinner ditional step in our standard process by checking with our at- Phase 1 Main Hall, Dec. 20, 2018 - 5PM torney before beginning the initial process. Men's Club Steering Committee Meeting When he received the application from Tess Schofield, he Phase 2 Library, Jan 3, 2019 -9:00 AM placed it on the agenda for one of the upcoming meetings and Men's Club Regular Meeting the application was placed in each Trustee’s mailbox for review Phase 1 Main Hall, Jan 10, 2019 -10AM before the meeting. The Trustees did not discuss the applica- Men's Club Picnic tion with him or with each other. He is responsible for doing Phase 1 Park, Jan 19, 2019 -12 Noon the initial interview and he wrote up the questions and her an- Men’s Club Steering Committee Meeting swers without inserting his opinion to any of them and placed Phase 2 Library, Feb. 7, 2019 -9AM it in our Trustee mailbox. He then is responsible for calling her Men's Club Regular Meeting references. He again wrote their responses up without insert- Phase 1 Main Hall, Feb. 14, 2019 -10AM ing his opinion, and again placed it in the Trustee mailboxes. Men's Club Picnic Again, this is the initial part of the process. Dick is not hiring Phase 1 Park, Feb. 16, 2019 - 12 Noon the Manager, but is the Trustee assigned to personnel and re- Men's Club Steering Committee Meeting sponsible for the initial part of the process. The Trustees at the Phase 2 Library, Mar 7, 2019 - 9AM workshop and general meeting discuss the candidate and the Men's Club Yard Sale Trustees have the final say for hiring the Park Manager. Phase 2 Parking Lot, Mar 1 & 2, 2019 HOLIDAY PARK 5 DECEMBER, 2018

7 till 11AM FRI., 8 till 11AM SAT only please. (No Canadian checks.) Men's Club Regular Meeting The "Mystery Thrift Shop Bus Tour" will be on Friday Decem- Phase 1 Main Hall, Mar 14, 2019 - 10AM ber 14th. You can call Karen Knudsen or Wiz LaMaster for seat Men's Club Picnic availability. Cost is $65. Bus will leave Phase 2 @ 9 am and re- Phase 1 Park, Mar 16, 2019 - 12 Noon turn to Holiday Park around 5:30p.m. Men's Club Anniversary Dinner There will be no regular meeting in December. MERRY Phase 1 Main Hall, Mar 28, 2019 - 5PM CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Men's Club Beer and Brats Picnic Wiz La Master, Secretary Phase 1 Park, Apr. 6, 2019 - 12 Noon JUST US GIRLS MEETINGS--2018-2019 Men's Club Steering Committee Meeting Sign ups @ 9am--Meetings @ 9:30am Phase 2 Library, Apr. 4, 2019 - 9AM January 24th—Play Bingo Men's Club Regular Meeting February 28th—Thrift Shop Fashion Show Phase 1 Main Hall, Apr. 11, 2019 - 10AM *No meeting in March Men's Club Steering Committee Meeting JUST US GIRLS TRIPS & LUNCHEONS--2018-2019 Phase 2 Library, Nov. 7, 2019 - 9AM Dec. 5th Christmas Luncheon at Heron Creek 11:30am Men's Club Regular Meeting Dec. 14th Mystery Thrift Shop Bus Trip Phase 1 Main Hall, Nov. 14, 2019 - 10AM January 13th Pajama Party, PH 1 5-9 pm Men's Club Picnic January 16th Broadway Palm, “Saturday Night Fever" Phase 1 Park, Nov. 16, 2019 - 12 Noon February 6th Immokalee Gambling/Best of Everything Men's Club Steering Committee Meeting February 16th Off Broadway, "Mid life 2" Phase 2 Library, Dec. 5, 2019 - 9AM March 13th Anna Marie Princess Cruise/Duff's Men's Club Yard Sale March 27th Broadway Palm, "Guys & Dolls" Phase 2 Parking Lot, Dec. 6 & 7, 2019 April 3rd Spring Luncheon@Heron Creek 7 till 11AM FRI., 8 till 11AM SAT Men's Club Regular Meeting BROADWAY PALMS 2nd OUTING Phase 1 Main Hall, Dec. 12, 2019 - 10AM Please join “Just us Girls” on Wednesday, January 16th to Men's Club Christmas Dinner see “SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER” on the main stage at Broadway Phase 1 Main Hall, Dec. 19, 2019 - 5PM Palms. Put on your “Boogie Shoes” for a dance story that cap- tures the passion, energy and life-changing moments that HOLIDAY PARK HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP have thrilled audiences for over 40 years. Tony, a young man Just a reminder that the 2017-2018 Homeowner’s Associa- from Brooklyn, tries to escape his problems and dance his way tion memberships expired on September 30, 2018. to a better life. With his electric dance moves, he hits The new 2018-2019 membership cards will be the dance floor every weekend and tries to win the available on Mondays in Ph 2 Library from 8am admiration of the crowd and his crush. Based on – 10am. The cost remains $5.00 per person. the 1977 film that become a cultural phenom- enon, the score is packed with Bee Gees’ hits JUST US GIRLS including NIGHT FEVER, STAYIN’ ALIVE, HOW Can you believe DEEP IS YOUR LOVE and YOU SHOULD BE ust it is December DANCING! J already? I have This all-inclusive day trip includes UsGirlsa Correction on round trip bus from Holiday Park to the date for the Broadway Palms in Ft. Myers, a live per- Immokalee gambling bus trip. The cor- formance in section D, all taxes and gratu- rect date is February 6th--NOT February ities, all you can eat delicious salad and 1st. Sorry about that! soup bar, awesome entrees, great We are going to repeat the "Thrift desserts including sugar-free and Shop Fashion Show" after our regu- my favorite ice cream bar with lar meeting on February 28th. Our toppings of hot fudge, straw- officers and committee members will berry and caramel. Coffee and model thrift shop fashions. tea (hot or cold) are included. Our annual Christmas Buffet at Oh, I can’t forget those yummy Heron Creek will be December macaroons! 5th. You will have assigned seat- Sign-up with membership ing, so no need to stand in the card will be at the November hall. Doors open at 11:30 am and 15th. meeting. Cost is $71 with brunch at noon. Please bring a check payable to “Just Us Girls” (please NEW $5 wrapped gift for the ex- no Canadian checks). change. Bus will leave PH 2 at 10 am. Any questions, concerns, please We will have a Bake Sale on Satur- call me. day December 8th from 8-11am in the Marie Doran 426-2534 Phase 2 parking lot with the Men's Club Sale. Donuts and coffee will be available for purchase. You may drop off your baked HOLIDAY PARK ACTIVITIES items on Friday December 7th at Joan Rivard's or Jan Ivison's Greetings Neighbors! during the day, or before 8 am the day of the sale. I hope this finds you all well and enjoying Holiday Park and Sign-up for the pajama party which will be on Monday De- the beautiful Florida weather. As I sit down to write this article, cember 10th in Phase 2 from 10-11am. Cost will be $5. Checks I am doing so from our New York home and it is SNOWING! The HOLIDAY PARK 6 DECEMBER, 2018 lawn is white with that evil frozen rain! so please read this article carefully. December will soon be upon us, and activities in Holiday The first item of clarification is to address who can partici- Park are picking up. First, on December 8th, from 7 to 10 PM, pate. Any resident, owner or renter, is considered eligible to we will be dancing to the music of Dick & Kammy. Tickets will participate in the annual HP Photo Contest. Participants DO be sold on November 26th and 27th from 8–10 AM. Tickets are NOT have to be a member of the Computer Club, but we would $7/person and require a HOA Membership card to purchase. welcome new members. Previous winners are welcome. The One ticket per membership, with a maximum of 4 tickets per one rule that does apply is that previous photographs, those purchase. that have won First, Second or Third Place or Honorable Men- tion can NOT be resubmitted. Previous winning photographers POT LUCK DINNER ARE eligible to participate in this and future contest. For all you that have been anxious to see when our Pot Photographs must be the work of the individual submitting Dinner will return, it’s here. It is time to show off your wonder- the photograph, NOT photographs from other sources, i.e. The ful culinary expertise. We will be having our Pot Luck Dinner on Internet. Photos can be submitted if they have been taken by Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 5 p.m. Sign up will be on Mon- a phone camera; I-Pad; Inexpensive point and shoot cameras day, December 3, from 8 -10 am in PH 2 in the Bridge Room, so take great pictures and can certainly be used. Expensive or In- excited to see what everyone comes up with. Looking forward expensive 35mm SLR cameras can also be used. There are NO to seeing you at sign up on the 3rd. restrictions regarding cameras. Another area of clarification is the various categories. Dur- GOLF CART PARADE ing this year’s contest the following categories will be used. It's time to get your golf carts decorated for the Holiday Park Please notice the clarifications where appropriate. Christmas Golf Cart Parade. The parade will be on Saturday, De- 1. Adults 2. Children 3. Scenery – Usually defined as cember 15th. We will gather at the Phase 2 parking lot at 12:45 pituresque views or landscapes. so the numbers can be assigned to the golf carts, we want to 4. Still Life – A picture consisting predominately of make sure the judges can identify the winning carts. The route INANIMATE OBJECTS; i.e. sea shells on sand; a bowl of will be the same as previous years starting in Phase 2 and end- fruit; shoes of various colors; an empty chair watching a ing in Phase 1 Main Hall for the cookie party (the best part), sunset. plus singing a few Christmas Carols, a visit from the man in the 5. Birds 6. Animals – deer, squirrels, spiders, snakes. (birds red suit. If anyone has youngsters visiting feel free to drop a gift ARE NOT animals) with the child's name and Santa will be glad to deliver them for 7. Bridges 8. Flowers you. I've noticed in the few years I've been chairperson, folks The judges, at the time of judging, will determine if a sub- have made an all day event on this day, from having a gather- mitted photograph fits the category selected, by the photog- ing of neighbors for picnics to watch the parade and collect rapher of the picture being submitted. The judges will have the candy from the parade participants. It's a beautiful and fun day option of disqualifying a photograph that is not properly clas- in Holiday Park. sified. The decision of the judges will be final. Be sure to drop your cookies for the cookie swap off before All photographs shall be printed on photo paper that is 8.5 the parade. Gary Branch is our Master of Ceremonies, and Phyl- x 11 inches. The photo can be printed as an 8.5 x 11 or 8 x 10, lis has a great crew organizing the cookie party. We have some glossy or matte, color or black & white, with or without a border. wonderful volunteers in Holiday Park. Thank you, Come and Printing can be on home printers OR commercially printed at enjoy the festivities it’s a fun time. Wal-Mart, Walgreen’s, CVS or Staples. Prints MUST be on photo If you have any questions, feel free to call me 426-2282. paper. Card stock prints WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT Jackie Mitchell. ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The number of photographs per category shall be limited to two (2); total photographs per CHRISTMAS DECORATING photographer/participant shall be 16. These numbers shall be Christmas is coming and homes and cull de sac’s will be strictly adhered to. decorated for the holiday season. Judging, by guest judges Entry forms will be provided. DO NOT write on the back of will be conducted sometime between 6 and 10 PM on Sunday your photograph; DO NOT tap the entry form to the back of evening December 9th. Hurry get your decorating done and the photo being submitted. Plastic page saver sheets will be leave the lights on. Winners will be announced after the Golf provided for each photo submitted. Cart Parade on Saturday, December 15th. Photos may be submitted the week of February 18-21, 2019. They will be accepted from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the Library in NEW YEARS EVE PH 1 Club House. These will be the only dates and times for On December 17th & 18th, 8–10 AM, tickets go on sale for submissions. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Winners will be announced, the Eddie & the Edsels New Year’s Eve Dance, which is sched- and awards presented at the March 12, 2019 Computer Club uled for December 29th, 7–10 PM. Tickets are $15/person. You Meeting. will need your HOA Membership Card to buy your tickets. One Questions? Contact John E. Rabideau, Holiday Park Photo ticket per membership card, a maximum of four (4) tickets per Contest Chair. 941-423-0580 or 585-733-5939 individual. You may recall, it was left to the HOA to decide when this year’s “New Year’s Eve Dance” would occur. Decem- FOOD BANK ber 29th was selected to allow our Park residence the oppor- The food bank and the collection bin are now located in tunity to enjoy Eddie & the Edsels and still celebrate New Year’s the computer room in PH 2 hall. Thank you for your donations. Eve with friends & family. Mariann Underdown HOLIDAY PARK ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST AEROBIC EXERCISE CLASS Greetings Fellow Photographers! We will begin the season on Monday, Nov.. 12. Class starts Yes, there WILL be a Holiday Park Photo Contest again this at 8 am and lasts 30 to 40 minutes. Classes are held on Mon., season, 2018-2019! There are some changes and clarifications Wed, and Fri. in Ph 1 Main Hall. This is a light to moderate walk- HOLIDAY PARK 7 DECEMBER, 2018 ing class lead by various instructors on DVD. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. We sometimes use 1 or 2 lb. hand weights COUNTRY PARTNER DANCING but they are not necessary. There will be NO class on Fri., Nov. If you like country music and have a partner to dance with, 23 or Mon., Nov. 26th. All are welcome, come join us for a good come to Country Partner Dance lessons. Tuesdays 3 - 5 PH 1. walk! Wear comfortable smooth soled shoes, it is hard to dance in Sandy Strang 231-972-7100. flip flops. (Dec. 4th, Dec. 11th, Dec. 18th) and then every Tuesday, ARTHRITIS WATER CLASS January – April 9th Classes resume on Wed, Nov.. 15th, 3 pm in the PH 2 pool. Learn some pattern steps to country music because Danc- Do you know the benefits of exercising in the water? Works ing Makes you Smarter and Healthier. the heart muscles, enhances balance & coordination, easy on Dancing reduces stress and depression, increases energy the joints, build muscle mass & strength, improves flexibility and serotonin, improves flexibility, strength, balance, endur- & mobility, reduces soreness. Easier to exercise in the pool, if ance, strengthens bones, boosts cardiovascular health, in- you have Arthritis. Come join us, it's just more fun with other creases mental capacity by exercising our cognitive process, people! Questions? and increases dynamic rapid-fire decision making as it creates Roberta Swingle 426-3192 new neural paths in the brain. And it’s fun! Find a partner, male or female and join us on Tuesdays. BIBLE STUDY Wear comfortable smooth soled shoes, it is hard to dance If anyone is interested in having a Bible Study in flip flops. during summer season, (June thru Sept.) please Jan & Dave Baker 508-758-2049 call Dee Neely @ 513-600-5644 CRIBBAGE CERAMICS Cribbage will be played on Thursdays from 1pm till 3 pm Christmas is just ahead and a New Year is about to begin. in the Ph 2 Activity Room. Any player from beginner on up is Let's hope it's a happy and healthy one for all. So too it's time welcome to play. Bill Delorey 423-2256 for ceramics to begin again. As usual we will meet every Friday from 1 to 4 pm beginning January 4th in the ceramic room in HP LINE DANCING PH 2 next to the pool. I am looking forward to seeing everyone I am sorry to say that I won't be down this season. Marcel and hope to see some new faces. We do have fun while show- needed a knee replacement, and had surgery on November ing our creativity and talent. We offer supplies for those who 14th. He is now in rehab, and doing well. Thank you to all who wish to try it out. If you have any questions I can be reached @ have given well wishes. But I will return for the 2020 season, 423-8274. See you January 4th. and have a lot of wonderful new dances for you to learn, as well Rosanne Richard as some of the old favorites that you have come to enjoy. Have a wonderful season, stay healthy, and see you next COMPUTER CLUB January! HO! HO! HO! atl and delete, we are becoming a Carol Larocque humming bunch of computers again. We of course will not meet the 4th Tues.. of the December, and WOMEN’S BOWLING LEAGUE to all have a Merry Christmas. Holiday Park Belles will be rolling strikes begin- A couple of our members attained a meeting ning October 11th. The league is open to residents, at City Hall on Cyber Security, and reported how Belles Bowling League families and friends. We bowl on Thursdays interesting it was, as a result of this, our President until March 28th at Treasure Lanes in Port will contact the City Hall for a speaker to come and address us Charlotte. We need full time bowlers and subs. Call Debbie at on this subject. This promises to be very interesting, as well as a 615-631-4725 for more information. lot of speaker we will be having address our group. We usually Debbie Dekker, President have a great response to our speakers, and are very glad of it. Teachers for this season, have not yet all returned to the MEN’S BOWLING LEAGUE park, so we will be looking forward to the classes, that will be Starting on Oct. 18th, Thursday’s at 11:30 am. offered. Again, if you have a certain class you would be inter- Everyone welcome. Show up on any Thursday ested in, come and let us know, A raffle will be held again, this ready to Bowl. We run first season until Jan., then year, and you know that the prizes are pretty good, we look we start second season till Apr.. at Treasure Lanes forward to this activity as well. in Port Charlotte. Call John Green at 585-752- So, don't forget to mark your calendar for Dec.. 11th. See 8726 for info. you then. And enjoy the month which will be filled with par- ties, and merry making. Blessed Christmas to all. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mary Ann Olszewski, Secretary. We will resume our duplicate bridge evenings on Thurs. Remember we meet on the 2nd, and 4th Tuesdays, at Phase 11/16. Looking forward to seeing those of you who have re- 1 Hall. 6:30 pm. Classes usually begin the beginning of the year, turned. Depends on the Teachers and their availability. Fees to join us Roberta Swingle 426-3192 are $15 a person, and $25 a couple. Meetings are free to attend, but for the classes you must be a paid member of the Club. You MIXED BRIDGE can attend one or all of the classes, you wish. We have a lot of Time 12:30-3:30 pm on Mon., Tues., Wed and Fri’s. fun and learn a lot of things, we have guest speakers, enjoy one another's company. Come and Join us, see what it's all about. WOMEN’S GOLF Secretary, Ladies Our first tee time is at 7:52 am, so arrival Mary Ann Olszewski GOLF LEAGUE should be no later than 7:25 am. A $10 HOLIDAY PARK 8 DECEMBER, 2018 dues will be collected at that time. New members must contact Thank You. either Marie Doran at 941-426-2534 or Nancy Achilles at 603- Newsletter articles, calendar events and daily activity addi- 608-1129. See you there. Looking forward to another fun year! tions, deletions or changes need to be e-mailed to Remember if you would like to join a fun bunch of ladies [email protected] by end of day, on the 13th for some Tuesday morning golf, please contact me at nanack@ of the month preceding the month you want the information comcast.net. We play at the Cove in Englewood, every Tuesday published. morning at 7:52 am. Thank you to everyone! DEADLINE FOR THE JANUARY NEWSLETTER IS DECEMBER Nancy Achilles (603) 608-1129 10TH. I NEED TO SEND TO THE PRINTERS ON THE 11TH. I APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE FOR THIS ONE MONTH. GOLF NEWS.... Thank you, Here's the scoop! The new golf season was kicked off on Sharon Kahnoski 616-581-9131 November 6th with only 9 players. Ruthie DeVries started her season with a birdie on Hole 16. Her second shot from 180 yards NEW HOMEOWNERS was a beauty putting her just a few feet from the hole. Nice job, If you would like your birthday and/or anniversary dates Ruthie. The games for the day were Least Putts going to Leona included in the newsletter, please contact Elaine Wood at Cote with 34 and Marie Doran was the winner of Most 6's. [email protected] or call her at 423-7149. The annual Christmas Party will be December 11th. Sharon Current residents: Please contact Elaine with any additions, Kahnoski has secured Boca Royale for us at 12:30pm. This will corrections, or removals. Thank you. give us plenty of time to play and get there in a timely fashion. Sandra Chadwick has already started on our Christmas favors SOCIAL GUITAR PLAYING and we had several volunteers to help (I remember who you Social guitar playing will begin (depending on are!). Please don't forget that this is a Toys for Tots drive. Thank level of participation) on Tuesday evenings in you all! PH 2 library from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. This activity Lucia will occur during the months of December through the end of April (except for the holiday HORSESHOE’S weeks) Starting Oct. 22nd at 9 am Mon.. – Fri.., everyone The purpose of this activity is to enjoy play- welcome! Men and women, bring a smile and a good ing and singing music as well as help the per- attitude and let's have some fun. Call John Green sonal playing/learning curve of beginning and 585-752-8726 for info. intermediate level guitar players. All participation and support are on a voluntary basis with no money in- KAYAKING volved. Please bring your guitar and a lap top or iPad to access The HP kayaking group assembles available music. If you have any question’s feel free to call me Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. at the PH 2 Club- @ 812-630-0182. house. They depart for the launch site at John Sermersheim 8:30 a.m. A separate email is sent weekly to the names on our contact list with SHUFFLEBOARD launch date, location, and directions. Contact frank_rieser@ Well...it is the start of another season as flash.net or 941-740-4003 to be added to or subtracted from more people are arriving daily. Soon all the the contact list and with questions. Launch sites for December: activities will be in full swing. As usual we Oscar Scherer State Park, Navigator Grill, North Jetty Park, Sun- play Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 rise Park. AM. The shed is always open so people can Frank Rieser play at any time. Please put all equipment away after use. PINOCHLE Also, it is with great sadness that I an- The card games will be held on Monday’s and Fridays from nounce that Rick Smith passed away this 6:15-9pm in PH 1, throughout the year. Lessons will be avail- summer on May 29TH, in his hometown in Indiana. Rick was ac- able during the first two Monday sessions. All are welcome to tive in shuffleboard, pickle ball, tennis, and horseshoes. He was join the fun! Any questions? also secretary of the Men's Club and worked at the picnics and Beth Deery 423-0890 garage sales. Rick was an asset to the park and will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies go to Donya and family. TAI CHI FOR BETTER BALANCE Bev Borkowski Once again, I will be holding classes for Tai Chi. Jan. 2019 on Wednesday, 2nd, 9th, 16th,23rd, and 30th. In PH 1 1 – 2 pm. SWIMMERCIZE NO classes in February. Classes in March on Wednesday, 6th, no I'M BACK! I will be resuming the teacher position class on the 13th, classes on the 20th and the Last class on the when Swimmercize starts on the first Tuesday in 27th. If you need to improve your Balance, come join us. November 11/6/18. Classes will be Tuesdays Donna Rumfelt 423-9217 and Thursdays from 10-11 am in the Ph1 pool from the first Tues. in Nov. until the last NEWSLETTER READERS Thurs. in April. Should the temps be lower PLEASE Remember to send me your new Updates for Activi- than 60 degrees by 10 am, class will not be ties for the Coming 2018-19 Season. held. It's a fun class with emphasis on low We have noticed that many events on the DAILY ACTIVITIES impact aerobics done in the water. If you sheet Do Not have duration times like (Nov.-Apr.). If you are the have had or are facing joint replacement, chairperson for your event please check this out and let me this will be a great class for you. It's a class know so we can have accurate information for our residents, that will also help you keep yourself flex- HOLIDAY PARK 9 DECEMBER, 2018 ible and help strengthen your muscles. The only equipment NY, NJ, PA DAYS you need are a bathing suit (obviously!) and two plastic jugs, The 2019 NY, NJ, Pa Days will be February 10th in Phase 1 washed out and with the caps on. Milk jugs are not good as Dining Hall. Tickets will go on sale in January, watch for the their handles cut into your hands. I suggest two Arizona Tea dates and time. It will be the same as last year, a dish to pass, gallon jugs, laundry detergent jugs, or for the wimps, 2 foam beverage will be provided. Remember the theme is “Crazy Hat barbells that can be found at garage sales or dollar stores. No Day”, so be working on your hat. life vests, no noodles. You need to have a workout, not a relax- Hope everyone as a safe holiday season. ing hour in the pool. Cheryl Babcock I owe lots of people my thanks for taking over for me last fall for what I thought would be a month after a hip replacement FRIENDS LUNCHEON surgery. I had not planned on having a heart attack and open- Welcome to heart surgery, nor being unable to do much of anything except the new season some rehab and PT for the whole season. Barb Moher took over Friends Lunch Group for the Friends for what was to be a month temporarily, and then when my Luncheon. All are welcome. It is a great body fell apart, Carolyn Olds kept the class going until the end time to meet new friends and reunite with old in April. Thanks, ladies. friends. We meet at noon at the restaurant. Just For any?s. Call 426-7287 or stop at 6448 Keena Court. Mark call me for a reservation’s 941-564-6231. Schedule as listed be- your calendars now for November 6th. low Lois Langtry Dec. 13- Harpoon Harry's, Fisherman's Wharf, Punta Gorda Jan 11- Donato's Italian, 1900 Tamiami. Port Charlotte TENNIS CLUB NEWS Feb. 08 - Gold Rush BBQ, 661 Tamami Tr., Venice Firstly, thanks to Glen and Lynn Storey for their valuable Mar. 08- China Buffet, North Port volunteer contributions over Apr. 12- Captain Eddies, 107 Colonial, Nokomis the years - hurry back! May 10- Pink Tequila, 1163 Toledo Blade, North Port TENNIS NEWS On Nov.. 10th, the annual June 14- Cedar Creek Fish Camp North, 715 41 Bypass- Turkey Trot Tourney saw Bob's Venice Cherry Pie Blossoms squish Roland's Pumpkin Pied Pipers. July-Aug. TBA Keeping with tradition, match play was followed by a BBQ and Your Friend, Judy Fowler refreshments. Then on Dec.. 1st, 8:30 am meeting will be followed by the yearly "Grinch" Tournament. Sign-up details and FYI-- “FOR YOUR INFORMATION” captains, TBD. On Dec.. 31st, a holiday party will be held in the This is what is confirmed thru 2018, I will submit the sched- main hall, from 8 to 10 pm. The Pickleball Club members are ule for 2019 in December 2018. formally invited to join us in ringing in 2019! All meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays @ 1:30 pm, in Other important tennis news: on the following Thursdays the Library room in Phase 2 club house. only, round robin is postponed: Jan. 10th, Feb.. 21st & Mar. 7th. Dec. 14 Florida Physical Therapy Jim Shatford Dec. 28 Cancelled --Merry Christmas If you have any questions, please call me @ 513-600-5644 (new ZOOMBA CLASS number). Respectfully submitted, Starts Tuesday December 4, 2018 Dee Neely Phase 1 Main Hall Tuesday—— 8:45am FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ LUNCH PROGRAM Friday———9:00am AT THE SENIOR CENTER IN NORTH PORT NO Class Tuesday December 25, 2018 Located at 4940 Pan American Blvd. It has been in existence NO Class Tuesday January 1, 2019 for 20 years and serves a full meal Monday thru Friday from Let the dancing begin, All new routine. 11:30am to 12pm for a suggested donation of $3. Government Caroline Olds and public donations support it. One must be 60 to come to the program. If you have any questions, the person in charge is CANADA DAY – SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 Sue Ann and she can be reached @ 941-429-0734. The first Canada Day Committee Meeting will take place on Wednesday January 9th, 2019 at HELPING HANDS GREETING Karen Wood’s, 6777 Hoemi Ct. 941-564-6757. May the gifts of joy, peace, and happiness be yours this Time of meeting: 1 pm, If you are interested in holiday season from the Helping Hands committee: Karin joining the group and lending a hand, we welcome more vol- Anderson, Roger Anderson, Nancy Crosby, Marie Doran, John unteers with new ideas. Just show up if you are interested. Kahnoski, Jim Oliver, Frank Rieser, and Nancy Rivers. Canada Day Committee HELPING HAND DIRECTORY MICHIGAN DAY MEETING EMERGENCY TRIPS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT We will hold a meeting for Michigan Day on December 6, Nancy Rivers 979-0199 John Kahnoski 616-581-9141 2018 in the Trustee Room at the main hall for the purpose of Marie Doran 426-2534 Frank Rieser 740-4003 planning our Michigan Day Program. We will start the meeting CAREGIVER Jim Oliver 812-489-0627 at 10 am. We welcome ANY and ALL who would be interested in Nancy Crosby 592-7434 {Cell} 426-5943 {Home} helping. Michigan Day will be held on February 17, 2019. Start HELPING HAND RESOURCE DIRECTORY planning by marking your calendars for this day. For more in- Emergencies dial 911 formation, call Gary or Phyllis Branch, 616 540 7376. North Port Police non-emergencies 426-3111 Bon Secours Services 423-5170 Elder Helpline 1-866-413-5337 (toll free) HOLIDAY PARK 10 DECEMBER, 2018

Local travel assistance Fish of North Port 474-8802 Meals on Wheels 426-1734 Venice Friendship Center for Info & referrals 584-0071 Social Services Hot Line 1-800 962-2873 Sarasota County Area Transit – Bus (SCAT) 941-861-1234 Suncoast for Ramps 941-351-9545. Call NURSE CONNECT 941-637-2497 for around the clock health information and physician referrals. Proudly roofing since 1985 Marie Doran CAN YOU HELP? Helping Hands needs volunteers to drive residents to local doctor’s appointments, to pharmacies to pick up meds, and to the grocery store. If you can spare some time, please call Marie Doran 426-2534. Thank you so much. MEMORIAL BRICKS We are selling bricks for the Memorial Pathway. The cost is $50.00 for three lines with 16 letters in each line. If you want to see what they look like, stop by the pathway to the Gazebo and see what is already there. They don't have to be a memorial for • Insulated Energy Star Rated Roof someone. All you should do is stop by the office and pick up a • Manufacturer’s Backed form, fill it out and make a check payable to the HOA and give • Financing Available them to one of ladies in the office. Any questions, please call or • Roof Leaks see Frank Lampe @ 423-7457 OBITUARIES Janet McKean on Kilepa passed away 10/14/2018 Visit our website at comfortcover.org

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MONDAY TUESDAY 6:45 AM EARLY RISERS EXERCISE PH 1 6:45 AM EARLY RISERS EXERCISE (Sept. – May) PH 1 7:45AM LADIES GOLF LEAGUE (Nov – April) 8:00 AM ROUND ROBIN TENNIS PH 2 POOL WALKING PH 2 (THE COVE, ENGLEWOOD) AEROBIC EXERCISES (Nov. – April) PH 1 8:00 AM ROUND ROBIN TENNIS PH 2 8:45 AM 8 BALL PH 2 POOL WALKING PH 2 9:00 AM BOCCE PH 2 8:45-9:45AM ZOOMBA (Dec.-Apr.) PH 1 PICKLE BALL (Oct. – June) PH 2 9:00 AM BOCCE PH 2 HORSESHOES PH 2 PICKLE BALL PH 2 WATER AEROBICS (May – October) PH 2 HORSESHOES PH 2 10:00 AM SWIMMERCIZE [Nov - Apr] PH 1 9:30 AM SHUFFLEBOARD PH 1 10:30-2:30PM SCRAP BOOKING PH 2 10-11:30 AM BEGINNERS COMPUTER (Jan.-April) (2nd & 4th Mon.) PH 2 1:00 PM SHUFFLEBOARD PH 1 Mary Ann Olszewski in COMPUTER ROOM 1:00 PM MIXED BRIDGE PH 2 10:00 AM BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC (Nov. – April) PH 2 1-4 PM SOCIAL POOL (Dec.-Apr.) PH 2 (2nd and 4th Mondays) Pool room 12:00 PM 35 CARD GAMES PH 2 1–3 PM LINE DANCING (Jan - April) PH 1 1:00PM MIXED BRIDGE 3-5 PM COUNTRY COUPLES DANCING (Dec.-Apr.) PH 2 3:00 PM TABLE TENNIS PH 1 3 PM BEGINNERS LINE DANCING [Jan-Apr] PH 1 6:15 PM PINOCHLE (year round) PH 1 3–4:30PM MEN ONLY LINE DANCING (Jan-April) PH 1 6:30 PM HAND & FOOT (year round) PH 2 6:30 PM COMPUTER CLUB MTG. TROUBLESHOOTING CLASS [Jan-Apr] Tom Carr in COMPUTER ROOM PH 2 2nd&4th Tuesdays [Nov - Apr] PH 1 6:30-9:30PM SOCIAL GUITAR PLAYING Library (Jan-Apr) PH 2 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 6:45 AM EARLY RISERS EXERCISE (Sept. – May) PH 1 6:45 AM EARLY RISERS EXERCISE (Sept. – May) PH 1 8:00 AM ROUND ROBIN TENNIS PH 2 8:00 AM ROUND ROBIN TENNIS PH 2 POOL WALKING PH 2 POOL WALKING PH 2 AEROBIC EXERCISES (Nov. – April) PH 1 9:00 AM BOCCE PH 2 8:45 AM 9 BALL PH 2 PICKLE BALL (Oct.– June) PH 2 9:00 AM BOCCE PH 2 10:00 AM SWIMMERCIZE [Nov.-Apr.] PH 1 PICKLE BALL (Oct. – June) PH 2 12:30 PM MAH JONGG PH 2 HORSESHOES PH 2 1:00 PM YA YA CRAFTS PH 2 WATER AEROBICS (May – October) PH 2 CRIBBAGE (Activities Room) PH 2 9:30 AM SHUFFLEBOARD PH 1 SOCIAL POOL PH 2 12:15 PM MIXED BRIDGE PH 2 Pool room [Dec.- Apr.] FABRIC PAINTING PH 2 4:00 PM COUPLES COUNTRY DANCING PH 1 2-3:30PM GENEOLOGY CLASS [Jan.-Apr] 6:15 PM DUPLICATE BRIDGE (Nov. – March) PH 2 MaryLou Johnson in COMPUTER ROOM PH 2 6:30 PM DARTS PH 2 3:00 PM TABLE TENNIS PH 1 ARTHRITIS WATER EXERCISES PH 2 (Nov. – April) 6:30 PM BINGO (Nov-Apr) PH 1 (MUST BE PRESENT AND PURCHASED CARDS BY 6:15)

FRIDAY SATURDAY 6:45 AM EARLY RISERS EXERCISE (Sept. – May) PH 1 8:00 AM ROUND ROBIN TENNIS PH 2 8:00 AM ROUND ROBIN TENNIS PH 2 9:00 AM BOCCE PH 2 POOL WALKING PH 2 PICKLE BALL (Oct. – June) PH 2 AEROBIC EXERCISES (Nov. – April) PH 1 8:45 AM 8 BALL PH 2 10:00 AM BEAN BAG BASEBALL PH 1 9:00 AM ZOOMBA PH 2 6:30 PM PENNIES FROM HEAVEN PH 2 BOCCE PH 2 PICKLE BALL (Oct. – June) PH 2 HORSESHOES PH 2 WATER AEROBICS (May – October) PH 2 9:30 AM SHUFFLEBOARD PH 1 10-12 AM MICROSOFT 10 & CLOUD [Nov 27th - Apr] Tom Carr in COMPUTER ROOM PH 2 SUNDAY 1:00 PM MIXED BRIDGE PH 2 1-4 PM CERAMICS Ceramics Bldg. [Jan. – May] PH 2 6:00 PM SHUFFLEBOARD PH 1 3:00 PM TABLE TENNIS PH 1 ARTHRITIS WATER EXERCISES PH 2 6:30 PM EUCHRE (Sept. – April) PH 2 (Nov. – April) 6:15 PM PINOCHLE (year round) PH 1 6:30 PM HAND & FOOT (year round) PH 2 DecemberSee Daily Activities 186 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 11 Beanbag Baseball PH 1 10 am

Men’s Club Steering 2 3 4 5 6 7 Men’s Club Parking Lot 8 Com. Mtg Men’s Club Parking Lot Sale HOA Membership cards Ladies’ Golf League Just Us Girls PH 2 7-11 am Sale PH 2 8-10 am PH 2 Library 9 am PH 2 8-11 am The Cove in Christmas Luncheon FYI Englewood Michigan Day Mtg. “Florida PhysicalTherapy” Bake Sale by Just Us Girls Sign-up for Pot Luck Heron Creek 11:30 am PH 1 Trustee room PH 2 1:3 pm PH 2 Library 8-11 am Dinner 7:25 am Friends Luncheon Beanbag Baseball PH 2 8-10 am 10 am 12 pm PH 1 10 am Pot Luck dinner Harpoon Harry’s in Punta Dance with “Dick & Kammy” PH 1 5 pm Gorda PH 1 7-10 pm

9 10 Ladies Golf League11 12 13 14 15 Judging Of Homes and HOA Membership The Cove/Englewood Men’s Club meeting Just Us Girls Bus Cards 7:25 am Golf Cart Parade cul de' sac's for PH 2 8-10 am PH 1 10 am Christmas Decorations Ladies Golf League “Mystery Thrift Starting at 12:45 pm Just Us Girls Sign-Up Christmas Luncheon Trustee mtg 6-10 pm PJ party PH 2 Boca Royale CC 12:30 pm Shops” Cookie Party PH 1 PH 1 7 pm PH 2 9 am 10-11 am Computer Club mtg Following Blood Pressure Clinic PH 1 6:30 pm questions PH 2 10-11 am 7 pm mtg 16 17 Ladies Golf League18 19 20 21 22 HOA Membership cards The Cove/Englewood PH 2 8-10 am 7:25 am Helping Hands Christmas New Year’s Eve Men’s Club Dinner Breakfast Beanbag Baseball 9 am Olde’ World Tickets for 12/29 PH 1 5 pm New Year’s Eve Tickets for PH 2 8-10 am PH 1 10 am 12/29 HOA Mtg. PH 2 8-10 am PH 1 7 pm 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Blood Pressure Clinic PH 2 10-11 am Trustee Workshop Beanbag Baseball Boxing Day PH 1 9 am PH 1 10am (Canada) New Year’s Eve party 30 31 MERRY CHRISTMAS PH 1 7-10 pm DecemberSee Daily Activities 186 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 11 Beanbag Baseball PH 1 10 am

HOPKINS, Merlin & Sandy MCGARY, Margaret & Neil Birthdays AND ANNIVERSARIES DEC. BIRTHDAYS DEC. ANNIVERSARIES NAME DAY NAME DEC. BIRTHDAYS KERNER, Darlene 15 NAME KING, Diane 18 A. DATE YEAR NAME DAY KLAUS, Blanche 4 AKERS, Janet & Terry 1 AKERS, Janet 26 LANGTRY-JUDD, Lois 17 BORKOWSKI, Ted & Bev 7 1991 ALLEN, Jim 21 LELIEVRE, Marie 13 CALLAHAN, Yolanda & Marion 16 1994 ASTLE, Barbara 17 LOHMANN, Catherine 29 CASH, Connie & Mike 16 1978 AVERY, Randy 24 LOSHURERTOS, William 10 CUSHMAN, Dave & Judy 3 1988 BAKER, Donna 11 MACKOWIAK, Jean 11 DEVRIES, Ruthie & James 18 1970 BAKER, Janice 16 MANCHA, Suzanne 26 HEUER, Teresa & Brion 2 1988 BATEMAN, Marjorie 13 MEINER, Lillian 7 HOLLAND, James & Carolyn 15 1956 BAUMBACH, Shirley 5 MELL, Kevin 6 MANCHA, Suzanne & Harry 31 1974 BAYNE, Shirley 23 MIHNOVETS, Eva 26 MINTON, Deb & Jim 15 2006 BRIDGES, Jean 19 OSTERMAN, Joyce 21 MITCHELL, Bill & Jackie 23 1966 BULEWICH, MaryAnne 22 OSTRICKI, Larry 14 ROLLINS, Bev & Dale 7 1979 BUSONE, Michael 6 PRENDERGAST, Connie 23 RUNYAN, Ron & Sandy 16 1962 CASH, Mike 21 RAMSEY, Jackie 25 RUSSEAU, Patricia & Gary 2 1966 CHADWICK, Sandra 16 ROHNE, Charles 21 SCHAD, Bob & Wendy 19 1970 COLEMAN. Erna 25 ROLLINS, Dale 23 SOBER, Eldon & Freda 15 1989 COLTHORP, Roger 7 RUMFELT, Kat 26 SWINGLE, Bud & Roberta 3 1966 CONRATHE, Michael 24 RUSSELL, Dennis 13 CROCKER, Rita 14 SEMERSHEIM, John 11 DEAN, Jean 4 SCHAFER, Russ 15 DESJARDINS, Jean 5 SKELLY, Patricia 8 DIXON, Iris 24 SMITH, Anne 31 DODGE, Linda 18 STRATFORD, Laurie 12 DODGE, Robert 10 STRITTERMATTER, John 17 DUBOIS, Pat 31 TEBBETTS, Donna 14 DUDEK, Maureen 4 TREPASSO, John 3 EMANUELE, Lee 2 UNDERDOWN, Dick 26 FLAHERTY, Jay 4 WALKER, Jim 14 FRANTZ, Gloria 11 WARZOCHA, Janice 23 GAINES, Linda 31 WECKER, Shirley 31 CHRISTIANA, Frank 7 WEIGAND, Charles 27 GOOD, Greg 17 WOLCOTT, Gene 6 GRAHAM, Debra 19 WOOD, Bill 20 HERTZ, Donna 3 WOOD, Jill 4 HOYT, Bill 28 ZAMMIELLO, Valerie 9 HUTCHINSON, Mary Kay 21 JAKUBUSKI, Blanche 17 JOHNSON, Grace 22 KELLER, Judy 27

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