A monthly newsletter with timely information –Serving the Residents of Forest Gardens

The LeavesJune 2015

Spring Show – Variety is the Spice of Life – June 5, 6 & 7

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Terri’s Message…….

Recently my BFF accompanied me on a trip to my hometown in Minnesota to attend my Mom’s 90th birthday party. While my friend has been to the Twin Cities, she had never spent four days in a small farming town. It was fun to introduce her to my family and some of my lifelong friends. It was also fun to show her the house I grew up in, my school, my church, my first golf course, etc. She handled this trip down nostalgia lane very well; she even seemed to like it. The thing that impressed her the most was how curious, but welcoming and friendly, the people are. We Gaylord, Minnesota people may not be ultra-sophisticated, but we are nice. I was worried my friend would suffer from culture shock, but she maintained well.

Last week-end I returned the favor and went with her to her 84 year old Mom’s home in San Francisco. You gotta know I experienced immediate culture shock. Everything I saw was beautiful and grand. Instead of a sixty something senior citizen, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I was a little nervous, but delighted. My friend’s Mom, family and friends were wonderful. We saw and did so many things a girl from a small town in Minnesota could never hope to see or do.

Isn’t life wonderful!? Two girls from two completely different backgrounds and two diverse religious beliefs with a fourteen year age span meet and become fast friends. What is the catalyst: golf, love of fun, love of sports, theatre, travel, and most of all, the comfort of being friends. If you don’t have a friend to love and hang out with, find one. It is great! There are many wonderful people in our multi-faceted community who would love to be your BFF. Check it out!

Thank you to all who attended Bingo, Western Night, and the Ladies Tea this past month. These events were a lot of fun! I would like to extend a big thank you to all the great volunteers who make these occasions possible. Thank you Jerry McLaughlin and Pat Haley for a great job with the Ladies Tea.

Be sure to get your tickets for the Spring Show. The cast and crew are working hard to bring you a great show again this year. The bingo committee is making preparations for another one of our world famous Hot Dog Bingo nights on June 18th. Tickets go on sale this week. Be sure to get yours while they last!!! The HOA is chairing this year’s 4th of July celebration. Rumor has it they are planning great food, great fun and surprises for our holiday pleasure. Don’t miss out, get your tickets early. If anyone would like to volunteer to help at any of these events contact any Social Club or HOA board member. We would love to have you. 

Terri Goodman, President

 

Terri Goodman, President

Purpose of the Forest Gardens

Social ClubPurpose of the Forest Gardens

Social Club“The Club is established to create active interest, participation and friendship in the conduct of a social and recreational Club for the benefit, pleasure, and recreation of its members.

…To cooperate and coordinate with Park Management in the implementation of such objectives.

…Each resident of Forest Gardens Mobile Home Community is a member of the Social Club.”

“The Leaves”: For corrections, additions or deletions, please contact the Editors: Donna at 949-380-1228 or Pat at 949-254-3318 or by email at: leafydonna@yahoo.com or rphaley@earthlink.net

Forest Gardens Social Club2015 Board of Directors

President Terri Goodman 472-8586 1st Vice President Barbara King 714-715-5941 2nd Vice President Denise Burgess 233-9446 Secretary Pat Haley 588-7427 Treasurer Donna Chaput 380-1228

Social Club Board Meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the second Monday of every month, and after the HOA General Meeting in January, April, July and October.

Bulletin Board ……

CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES’ SPOTLIGHT IS ON:

CHECK OUT THE MONTHLY CALENDAR! There are many different activities going on every day at Forest Gardens. If you are looking for something fun or interesting to spend an afternoon or evening and meet some nice folks as well, you might want to visit one of the activities offered. All residents are welcome. If you would like some information, give your District Rep or any Board member a call. They would be happy to talk with you.

•BOOK CLUB – 4TH WEDNESDAY 11:30 – 1:00 NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED! Schedule and book selections for the next four months are:

June 24th : Flight Behavior – Barbara Kingsolver

July 22nd: Brooklyn - Colm Toibin

August 26th: The Attack - Yasmina Khadra

Sept. 23rd: Little Bee - Chris Cleave

Come join us even if you haven't finished the book. Book selections will be made at the meetings and announced in the “Leaves”. Toni Rohnig is traveling April 19 thru July 8th. Others will be leading in her absence. Toni Rohnig

(Questions and Answers): Many times, folks have questions about our great community, about the events we hold, or about the activities available at the clubhouse. But…who do you ask or where do you go to find the answer? We’d like to help if we can.

Question: Does the Social Club ever send information electronically through the Internet or Email? •Answer: No, but we have been invited to participate with the Homeowners Association (HOA) for “The Leaves” and other Social Club news to be on a new Website being introduced by the HOA soon. Watch your newsletters or attend an HOA meeting for updates on the new Website. We will send out “The Leaves” through rockmail, but for those residents who use a computer, IPad or other computer devices, we are planning that you will also be able to access the Forest Gardens website for up-to-date Social Club event news and the monthly “Leaves” newsletter.

Birthdays and Anniversaries -- “The Leaves” newsletter is published on a monthly basis and contains information about the Forest Garden Social Club’s upcoming events and other activities. The second page of “The Leaves” announces each month those residents who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. The last time the information was updated was in 2012. There have been a lot of changes since then. In an effort to keep our announcements current and accurate, we would appreciate it if you would complete the enclosed form. When you update the form, please give it to your District Rep or put it under their rockmail. The Reps are listed in “The Leaves”. You can find their space number in your Community Directory. Thank you for your prompt reply.

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New Residents: We’d like to welcome these new residents to our community.

#268 Vernon & Joyce McClelland#283 Tem Cheng

  We look forward to seeing you at the Clubhouse.  

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Every Saturday morning from 9AM to 10 AM, rain or shine, we have complimentary Coffee and

Donuts served at the Clubhouse.

We invite All Residents to stop by and enjoy some good

conversation and friendly faces.

Calling AllNEW

Residents – Stop by and Join

us!!