2011-03_Lake_Hammock_Village_Newsletter

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Lake Hammock Village

Homeowners Association

Board of Directors 2011

Officers and Directors

President: Richard Gould 2012*

Vice Pres.: David Lennox 2012*

Secretary: Tammy Anthis 2012*

Treasurer: Reta Cramer 2012*

Director: Herman Biba 2011*

Director: Hank Marion 2011*

Director: Ron Plouffe 2011*

*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year

Committee Chairs

Activities (February): Marilyn Smith 421-1018

Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959

Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531

Sunshine: Marilyn Pena 353-1782

Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter.

March 2011 The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

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Manager Notes

Wow has the time flown...here we are in March already! Warmer weather has arrived. As you are

outside enjoying our Florida sunshine and attending to your yards, gardens and shrubs; take a look at your

home…….

Is it in need of washing? How about your lamp post... do you need to replace a burned out bulb or is

it in need of washing or painting?

Unfortunately I do not have a scheduled date for the ‘pine tree/RV & Boat Storage’ project. I have

been assured that when they are ready to begin they will give me ample notice so as we can move out the

RV’s and boats from the storage area.

A few reminders:

Overnight guests in your home need to be registered with the office. Guest forms are in

the clubhouse and at the office.

Residents are not to use the vacant lots as their ‘extra’ parking area. With a permit from

the office, registered overnight guests are allowed to park in a vacant lot.

Speeding…watch your speed please! 15 MPH is posted throughout the park.

A recent malfunction with the pool heater caused the temperature of the water not always

to heat 24/7. I was not always immediately aware every time this happened. For some unknown reason

you (the residents) did not let me know when the water was cool. A ‘guest’ of a resident did call me to let

me know the water temperature was cool…the ‘guest’ also informed me that 6 or 7 residents were at the

pool complaining among themselves about it! How embarrassing that a ‘guest’ had to call me to tell me

of the problem when residents were present and did not!

Come join us at the Office on Saturday, March 12th

for

Lake Hammock Village’s Resale Open House.

11 AM to 3 PM

Have a hot dog and maybe meet a ‘new’ resident. Buy a raffle ticket and win a 22”

TV!

Renee` March 2011

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March Is:

March is the third month of the year according to the Gregorian calendar, which is

used in almost all the world today. It was the first month on the early Roman

calendar and was called Martius. Later, the ancient Romans made January 1 the

beginning of the year, and March became the third month. March has always had 31

days. Its name honors Mars, the Roman god of war.

March Symbols March symbols. The flower for March is the daffodil or jonquil. The birthstones

are the bloodstone (a variety of chalcedony) and the aquamarine.

Popular beliefs There are many superstitions about March. We often hear that "March comes in

like a lion and goes out like a lamb." This means that the first day of March is

often stormy, and the last day is mild and warm. Another saying is, "April borrowed

from March three days, and they were ill." This refers to the first three days of

April, which are generally rough and blustery like March. A third saying calls the

first three days of March "blind days" because they are "unlucky." If rain falls on

these days, farmers supposedly will have poor harvests.

Some March Trivia for You:

Hares court and mate in spring. During courtship, they often jump and twist in the

air.

This behavior may explain the phrase "mad as a March hare."

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Holidays in March

Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th, the feast day of

Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is a national holiday in

Ireland. It also is celebrated outside of Ireland in cities with a

large number of people of Irish descent.

Saint Patrick was not actually Irish. Historical sources report that he was born

around 373 A.D. in either Scotland near the town of Dumbarton or in Roman Britain

the Romans left Britain in 410 A.D. His real name is believed to be Maewyn Succat

he took on Patrick, or Patricus, after he became a priest.

In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is primarily a religious holiday. People honor Saint

Patrick by attending special religious services, enjoying family and community

gatherings and wearing shamrocks.

St. Patrick's Day is primarily a secular holiday in the United States. Many people

wear green clothing, and they hold parties and march in parades. The first St.

Patrick's Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston in 1737. Today,

more than 100 cities hold parades. The parade held in New York City is the largest.

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is here, you see.

We'll pick some shamrocks, one, two, three.

We'll count the leaves and look them over,

And maybe find a four-leafed clover.

I'll sew green buttons on my vest,

Green for St. Patrick is the best.

I'll wear a green hat, very high,

And dance a jig--at least I'll try!

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March 2011

Fun excuses to celebrate this month

1st Share a Smile Day 16th Freedom of Information Day

Everything You Do Is Right

2nd Dr. Seuss’s Birthday 17th St. Patrick’s Day

3rd National Anthem Day 18th Johnny Appleseed Day

Fl. Became 27th State (1845) First Walk in Space Day (1965)

4th National Pound cake Day 19th Swallow’s Return Day

5th Parachute was invented (1785) 20th First Day of Spring

6th Dentist Day 21st World Poetry Day

7th Telephone Patent Granted (1876) 22nd National Goof Off Day

8th Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras 23rd Toast Day

9th Ash Wednesday 24th Harry Houdini’s Birthday

Barbie’s Birthday (52 years)

10th First Paper Money issued (1862) 25th Pancakes First Made

11th First Basketball Game (1895) 26th Make your own Holiday Day

12th Girl Scout Day 27th National “Joe” Day

13th Daylight Saving Time Begins 28th Something On a Stick Day

Good Samaritan Day

14th Albert Einstein’s Birthday 29th Coca-Cola was invented (1886)

15th Ides of March 30th Doctor’s Day

31st Tater Day

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Irish Whiskey Pie

1 chocolate ready-to-use

pie crust

1/4 c. Irish whiskey

1 envelope unflavored

gelatin

1 T. mint jelly

2 3/4 c. whipped topping

2 T. sugar

2 eggs,

separated

green food

coloring

2/3 c. light

cream

dash salt

Combine gelatin, 1 Tablespoon sugar and salt in saucepan.

Beat egg yolks lightly. Add egg yolks, cream and whiskey

to gelatin mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly,

until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in mint jelly.

Chill until mixture begins to thicken.

Beat egg whites to soft peaks.

Beat in remaining sugar until mixture holds a stiff peak.

Fold meringue and 2 cups whipped topping into custard mixture.

Add green food coloring to desired shade. Turn into crust.

Garnish with remaining whipped topping and refrigerate until

firm. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours before cutting.

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Apple Fritters

5 oz Flour

5 fl oz Water

1/4 t Salt

2 Eggs

(separated)

1 T Melted

butter

2 Large cooking

apples

4 oz Sugar

Lemon juice

Oil for deep frying

Servings: 4

Make batter at least an hour before required, using

following method.

Sift together flour and salt. Make a well in the

center.

Add the cooled melted butter and some of the

water and egg yolks.

Work in the flour and beat until smooth. Add

remaining water.

Leave to stand. Just before using, beat the egg

whites until

stiff but not dry. Fold into batter mix.

Peel, core and slice apples (slices about 1/4-1/2 inch

thick).

Dip into batter and deep fry in very hot oil (175-

180C) until golden.

Drain and serve dredged with sugar and sprinkled

with lemon juice.

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0Lake Hammock Village March Happenings All the signup sheets for events are posted in the clubhouse.

HOA Board meeting will be on Tuesday, March 1st at 7 PM.

Thursday, March 3rd - Ladies Luncheon at Magical Dining in Winter Haven. Carpooling

at 12:15 PM.

Activities Planning Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 3rd at 3 PM in the

clubhouse. All are welcome. New ideas for activities would be most appreciated.

Early Bird Dining will be at Sizzling Grill, RT 27S on Monday, March 7th

Carpool 4:15.

Tuesday, March 8th at 7 PM will be the HOA

meeting.

Wednesday, March 16th is the Potluck Supper Night at 6 PM.

Theme: Irish or Green dishes.

Breakfast at “R-Eatery on Saturday, March 19th at 8:30 AM.

Sunday, March 20th will be the date Birthdays and Anniversaries will be

celebrated at 6:30 PM. You’re welcome to stay for the movie at 7 PM.

Creative Crafts on Monday, March 21st at 1 PM in the clubhouse.

Wednesday, March 23rd will be Dining by the Book at Café Roti in

Lakeland. Carpool at 4:30 PM.

All Park Yard Sale on Saturday, March 26th from 8 AM – Noon. $3 per yard.

Display Day, Tuesday, March 29th. Share your talent, hobby or craft with other park

residents. From 2 PM - ? (Information on page 9)

March Activities Chair, Marilyn Smith

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Lake Hammock Display Day

Do you collect, paint, do needle work?

Come share your talent, passion and abilities on

Tuesday March 29th from 2-?

Exhibitors should arrive at 12:30 on Tuesday for set up.

Sign up sheet at the hall

Margaret Conley 353-7840,

Lordex Spine Institute of Polk County

Ridge Chiropractic

Dr Chris Raemisch, DC Medical breakthrough ends back pain without drugs or surgery.

Call or come for FREE consultation, see if you’re a candidate!

82 Maxcy Plaza Circle, Haines City, Fl

863-421-9700

Super Bowl Pool Winners

1st quarter – Jane Biba

2nd quarter – Pete Shevlin

3rd quarter – Russ Lander

4th quarter – Pete Shevlin

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HAINES CITY COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

(For more information call Parks & Recreation

Department 421-3700)

Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park

Friday, March 4th: Movies in the Park, Lake Eva Park 7-9 PM

Saturday, March 5th: Street Painting Festival – Railroad Park – 10 AM – 6 PM

Saturday, March 12: A Country Affair (Arts & Crafts, food, entertainment) –

9 AM – 3 PM – Lake Eva Park

Sunday, March 20th: Music in the Park – Lake Eva 2-6 PM

Saturday, March 26th: Death by Chocolate

– Lake Eva Banquet Hall - $25

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Lakeridge Winery

ANNUAL Jazz, Wine & Seafood Festival

A $2 donation- benefiting Autism Society.

This signature event marks the beginning of

springtime and the warmer weather brings people out to enjoy fabulous live outside

music and entertainment throughout the entire weekend. Local Artists and

Crafters are invited to display their work. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a

variety of tasty seafood specialties will be available for purchase, along with

complimentary Winery tours and tasting.

March 25th (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

March 26th (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

March 27th (11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

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Lake Wales Little Theatre

"The Miracle Worker" - Mar. 25 - Apr. 10

Immortalized onstage and screen by Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, this classic

tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller. The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher

and her charge. Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, Helen is

violent, spoiled, almost sub-human and treated by her family as such. Only Annie

realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark,

tortured silence. With scenes of intense physical and emotional dynamism, Annie's

success with Helen finally comes with the utterance of a single, glorious word:

"water".

Director - Glenda Thurmond

Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. for Friday and Saturday evening performances and 2:00

p.m. for Sunday matinees.

Community Theatre Winter Haven

Sound of Music – Feb. 24-March 20th – For tickets call 863-294-SHOW or visit

the web site at www.theatrewinterhaven.com

SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION

AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE

36106 Highway 27, Haines City FL 33844

863-421-5764 Fax 863-421-7378

Sales Staff

John Bialy (Home) 863-422-0521 (cell) 863-956-6540

Judy Dixon (Home) 863-421-7244 (cell) 863-325-6846

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Activities Committee Report

We have a different Activities Chairperson for each month. The same few people

have been doing the work every month and we need NEW VOLUNTEERS for this

position. You may either chair the month alone or find a friend and co-chair. We

are sad to say that if no one volunteers for the following months then we will

not be having any planned activities for those months.

We need your help for the following months: June, July, August, September,

October, November, and December.

Responsibilities of Monthly Activities Chairperson

1. In charge of monthly planning meeting.

2. Submit article for Gator tales re: activities for that month.

3. Find or host the events.

4. Calling restaurants to set up for reservations.

5. Activity folder passed on to next month’s chairperson.

Lake Hammock Village Yard Sale

The yard sale will be held on Saturday, March 26th from 8AM – 12PM. Donna Hunt

(419-9230) has agreed to be the coordinator. The cost will be $3.00 per carport,

and Donna will be around to collect on Friday, March 25th. She will need the help of

the residents to help with food sales, taxi drivers, traffic control. The bake sale

is a big money raiser for our HOA fund so we need all you good bakers to donate

lots of bake goods for this event. Donna puts a lot of work & time into this event

so please help her out by offering your help.

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EMERALD ISLE DANNY BOY COBBLER CELTIC BEER

SEVENTEENTH CORN BEEF CABBAGE FAMINE JIG

SAINT PATRICK FOUR LEAF DUBLIN BROGUE IRISH

LITTLE PEOPLE GOOD LUCK CHURCH TAVERN ELVES

POT OF GOLD FAIRY HILLS IRELAND CLOVER CHARM

LEPRECHAUN PROTESTANT RAINBOW MARCH GREEN

BLARNEY STONE SHAMROCK CATHOLIC SNAKE FAERIE

ERIN GO BRAGH

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March

Birthdays

Mike Molnar 1st

Lori Johnsen 2nd

Richard Williams 4th

Judie Bott 5th

Lee Rhoades 5th

Rita Clapp 6th

Gary Harrer 9th

Russell Lander 9th

Grace Mosher 9th

Walter Strohmaier 13th

Don Ives 14th

Nyla Sharp 15th

Terri Stump 15th

Jeannette Spury 15th

Marileigh Osborn 16th

David Wakefield 17th

Nancy Kerrigan 17th

Frank Patton 19th

Donna Chilton 21st

John Cullen 21st

Norma Gossett 23rd

Phyllis Lennox 23rd

Carol Saunders 23rd

Jan Baczkiewicz 26th

Elsie Torpey 26th

Audrey Sontag 27th

Doreen Hughey 28th

Suzanne Plasman 28th

Ronald Plouffe 28th

Arthur McKay 29th

Terry Talcott 31st

Dennis Weinzierl 31st

March Anniversaries

Carl & Mary Morin 1st

15 years

Randall & Kathleen Laszewski 6th

40 years

Bob & Lorraine Sharples 20th

9 years

Ronald & Arlene Plouffe 24th

27 years

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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers:

Olive Craighton – Consulate Rehab room 107

Darlene Dinio – Heart of Florida Hospital

Gail Seal - Home

Marcyn Seal - Orlando Health & Rehabilitation Center

If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Marilyn Pena (353-

1782) know so she can get a card to them.

In Memoriam

Joanne Marko in the passing of her husband Joe Thomas

Gregory Wolfinger in the passing of his wife Susan

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Thanks

Thanks to Richard Spiegel and Dennis Casey for installing the new

mailbox tubes.

Thanks to Tammy for making my day and putting a balloon on the mailbox for my

birthday. Samantha Greenwell

Jim and I would like to thank our neighbors for their help and thoughtfulness

during my illness. Thanks for those who made it possible for me to receive 3 pints

of blood (you know who you are). I am on the road to recovery. Hazel Van Dyke

Just a reminder:

If you should need blood, Blood Net will compensate at $25 per unit up to 4 units.

This is possible thanks to the generous donations of a few Lake Hammock Village

residents. Questions call 421-1018.

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Newsletter Information

All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at

www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake Hammock at

bottom of page). Just a reminder, any information for Gator

Tales needs to be submitted to me by the 20th of every

month.

Tammy Anthis (Editor) Gator Tales Staff:

(863) 353-1959 Nancy Belski

50 Sargent St Mary Ann Donovan

[email protected] Richard & Marion Spiegel

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Lake Hammock Village Homeowner’s Association

Homeowner’s Association Meeting, Minutes

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Board Members In Attendance: All present

I. Call to Order: President called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM followed by a

Flag Salute.

II. Previous Minutes:

a) Minutes from the Jan. 18th meeting were read.

b) Motion to approve, seconded.

III. Treasurer’s Report

a) Treasurer’s report read.

b) Motion to approve, seconded.

IV. Officers’ Report

a) Secretary reported we have 4 more members pay their dues.

b) President:

1) Reviewed rules for conducting the HOA meetings.

2) Discussed the last two meetings of the Board of Directors.

3) Explained the purpose of a Statutory Committee and asked for

volunteers for this committee.

V. Committee Reports:

a) Welcome: reported there were no new residents.

b) Sunshine: reported on cards sent out.

c) FMO: talked about the importance of joining the FMO.

d) Activities:

1) Reported on the upcoming events for Feb.

2) Reported that we are in need of monthly activity leaders.

3) Reported that she still has a few Enjoyment Books to sell.

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VI. Manager’s Report: The Pine Tree cutting is on hold until further notice.

VII. Old Business:

a) 2011 Budget – went over the 2011 proposed budget to be voted on in March.

Discussion on the amount of bank interest we are currently receiving and

look into something that might pay more interest.

VIII. New Business:

a) Publishing of HOA Meeting Minutes in Gator Tales: A motion was made

and seconded that the LH HOA approve, on a one year trial basis, the

publishing, a synopsis of the minutes of regular HOA meetings in Gator

Tales; and that the Board of Directors shall review this decision before the

year is completed and bring further recommendation(s) to the regular

meeting. The motion was discussed, voted on. Motion passed.

b) Gator Tales:

1) Discussion on the size of Gator Tales and fitting it into the mailbox

tubes. A motion was made and seconded to leave Gator Tales in the Club

House to be picked up. The motion was discussed, voted on, motion

denied.

2) A motion was made and seconded that the LH HOA buys the materials to

provide larger tubes for the delivery of the Gator Tales for the

approximate cost of $175. The motion voted on and carried.

c) Speeding: A discussion was held on speeding vehicles in the park. The

pros/cons of speed bumps were discussed. Management asked that if you

see a speeder notify them of a description of the vehicle and license

number.

IX. Motion to close meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.

Respectfully submitted Secretary LHV HOA

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A Thank you to February Activities Volunteers

Super Bowl: Joyce Ladyman, Doreen Martell

Brunch: Joanne Casey, JoAnne Lucito

Anniversaries’ & Birthday: Edna Davidson, Alice Metzger

Potluck: Joan Butler, Phyllis Lennox

We appreciate all your help, setting up, for the events and baking those delicious

cakes!

Joan Lander & Marileigh Osborn

P.S. Thank you Joan for heading all Feb. events.

Marileigh

I would like to say “Thank You” for all the prayers, cards and visits during my

recent stay at Orlando Regional Medical Center after having major back surgery.

Thank you, Gail L Seal

My mother Marcyn Seal took a fall on February 11th and is currently in Orlando

Health & Rehabilitation Center. Words of encouragement would be most helpful at

this time. Cards can be sent to the address below:

Orlando Health & Rehabilitation Center

Marcyn Seal

830 W. 29th Street

Room 909

Orlando, FL 32805

Thank you, Jill and Gail

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2:00 PM Display Day

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March 2011 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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10:00 AM Shuffleboard

7:00 PM

HOA Board Meeting

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8:30 AM

Coffee/Donuts 9:30 AM

Water Aerobics 7:00 PM

Men’s Poker Dominoes

3 Men's Breakfast

Meet & Greet for Wellness Ladies Lunch

Activities

7:00 PM Bingo

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9:30 AM Water Aerobics

11:00 AM Line Dance

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7:00 PM Ladies’ Poker

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7 9:30 AM

Water Aerobics

4:15 PM Early Bird

Dining

7:00 PM Men's Poker

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7:00 PM

HOA Meeting

9 8:30 AM Coffee/Donuts


7:00 PM Men’s Poker Dominoes

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8:00 AM

7:00 PM Bingo

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11:00 AM Line Dance

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Resale’s Open House & Resident

Appreciation


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7:00 PM

Men's Poker

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6:00 PM Potluck 7:00 PM

Men’s Poker Dominoes

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St. Patrick’s

Day

8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

7:00 PM Bingo

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11:00 AM Line Dance

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Breakfast R-Eatery

Brian’s Cart

Clinic


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6:30 PM

Birthday/ Anniversary Celebration

7:00 PM

Movie

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1:00 PM Crafts

7:00 PM

Men's Poker

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9:30 AM

Water Aerobics

4:30 PM Dining by the

Book

7:00 PM Men’s Poker Dominoes

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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

7:00 PM Bingo

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11:00 AM Line Dance

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8 AM – Noon

Yard Sale


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