UPCOMING

EVENTS

Newsletter Submissions: All items to be submitted for the monthly newsletter must be received

by the 15th of the month to the Activities Office

Fall Donuts & Apple Cider

11-12noon (RR)

10/4

Coffee & Muffins 10-11

New Resident Meet/Greet

10/8

National Dessert Day Pot-

Luck 6-7pm

10/14

Movie Night 7pm

“42” (PT)

10/18

Sunday BBQ 4-6pm (RR) 10/20

Bingo 7pm (RR) 10/21

Casino Trip “Immokalee”

10/23

Ladies Lunch “Laishley

Crab House” 12noon

10/25

Italian Pot-Luck Dinner

6-7pm

10/28

Pumpkin Decorating Con-

test 1pm (RR)

10/30

Halloween Party 7-10pm 10/31

Veterans Day Celebrations 11/11

Book Fair 12/04

Christmas Party

6-10pm

12/12

New Year’s Eve Celebration

7:30-midnight

12/31

ACTIVITIES OFFICE

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8:30 AM—4:30 PM

MONDAY THRU FRI-

DAY

TICKET SALES

HOURS

8:30 AM –11:30 AM

MONDAY THRU FRI-

DAY

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KGAF

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Melrose Management Partnership

**Kings Gate HOA Management Office**

Located in the clubhouse (main entrance) down the hall

past the computer room on the right

Management Office is open from 9:00 AM—Noon

Phone # 941-625-8245

Heidi Hodder, Community Manager

hhodder@melrosemanagement.com Contact the Management office for Kings Gate management concerns

For Billing Inquiries, Please Call 1-800-647-0055

GATE HOUSE PHONE NUMBER 941-625-7391

www.kingsgateactivities.com

October 2013 Community Newsletter

Meeting

KGRG Meeting

Monday,

October 7th

3pm Ballroom

Meeting

KGRG Meeting

Monday,

October 7th

3pm Ballroom

2014

SIGN UP FOR THE NEW YEAR’S EVE

PARTY!

Royal Introductions Serena & Timothy Keenan

24136 Buckingham Way Phone # 518-813-3320 Serena Timothy Birth Place: Schenectady, NY Schenectady, NY Former Profession: Secretary R.N. They have 1 daughter They have one son and three grandchildren Moved into Kings Gate - September 2, 2013

Barbara & Daniel Dilettoso 1948 Nottingham Trail

Birth Place: Barbara Daniel Limo, Ohio Elkins, West Virginia Former Profession: Legal Secretary Electronics/Taxidermist They have one son

Moved into Kings Gate - September 5, 2013

Valerie & Geoffrey French 24688 Buckingham Way Phone# 941-764-9348

Valerie Geoffrey Birth Place: Calcutta, India Manchester, England Former Profession: Office Manger Orthopedic Surgeon

They have one daughter and one son and four granddaughters Moved into Kings Gate - September 9, 2013

Ellen & Robert Fauble 24371 Buckingham Way Phone# 941-889-7614

Ellen Robert Birth Place: Frederick, MD Frederick, MD Former Profession: Banking School Custodian

They have one son and two grandchildren Moved into Kings Gate - September 11, 2013

Shirley & Joseph Pope 24496 Buckingham Way Phone 410-409-9276

Shirley Joseph Birth Place: Summerville, NJ Beto, MD Former Profession: R.N. Computer Programmer

They have three children and four grandchildren Moved into Kings Gate - September 16, 2013

Patti & Frank Pauls 24031 Buckingham Way

Patti Frank Birth Place: Hamilton, Ontario Hamilton, Ontario Former Profession: Insurance Broker Firefighter

They have two sons and one daughter Moved into Kings Gate - September 17, 2013

Susan Anderson 1 Jeffrey Kroessig 1 June Gibbons 2 Ruby Timms 2 Teri Ostrow 3 Jo Burnet 4 Emily Capozzi 4 Dan Kull 4 MaryAnn Arcovio 5 Alice Casey 5 Judy Cameron 5 Shirley Dernbach 6 Matt DiMattia 6 Raymond Arcovio 7 Katherine Shall 7 Nancy Baird 8 Empe Doria 9 Bob Rancourt 9 Eleanor Williams 9 Tonie Anzalone 10 Betty Arnett 10 Kathyjo Carley 10 Susan Miller 10 Herbert Clark 11 Mary Saunders 11 Bud Ingram 12 John Marto 12 Marie O’Donnell 12 Robert Dunlop 13 Richard Karch 13 Donna Neiswinger 13 Ted Snyder 13 Paula Tomlinson 13 Jane Vankovics 13 Florence Botelho 14 Charleen Colonna 14 Diane Spencer 14 Marcia Vaphiades 14 Thomas Carmody 15 Santo Crispino 15 John Cross 15 Maynard Lunin 15 Debra Sharp 15 Eleanor Smith 15 Vaughn Zook 15 Alfred Cecere 16 Margo Kotowski 16 Gloria Rancourt 16 Christine Tileston 16 Nancy Turner 16 Kim Arnell 17 Lynn Martin 17 Nancy Pyle 17

Dorothy Farr 18 Geoffrey French 18 Dorothy Johnson 18 Lori Kanigowski 18 Liz Priestman 18 Carol Vickery 18 Warren Archibald 19 Isabelle Beatty 19 Chuck Skarvan 19 John Antigiovanni 20 Pauline Graham 20 Judith Church 21 John Dewitte 21 Dorothy Leoffler 21 Albert Spangenberg 21 Magda Stelzl 21 Dean Fritz 22 Marie Gibson 22 Pauline Levesque 22 Kathleen Werderitch 22 Phyllis Day 24 Louise Greenwood 24 Dana Clark 25 Mary Foreman 25 Ann Mitchell 25 Nancy Abbott 26 Phyllis Dahn 26 Colleen Kunz 26 Myrna Newbert 26 Nancy Rubbo 26 Bill Hirsch 27 Catherine Kolenda 27 Fun Lan Linn 27 Domenica Rocchio 27 Fred Roth 27 Nancy Shattuck 27 Dominick Briganti 28 Phillip Caiger-Watson 28 Nancy Chamberlain 29 Frank Patroni 29 Maryann Gratty 30 Loretta Mack 30 Terry Brown 31 Phyllis Enders 31 Steve Jones 31 Linda Roof 31

Ralph & Ruby Moeschl 1

Robert & Eleanor Smith 2

Norm & Nelda Jaques 3

Mike & Linda Roof 3

Gary & Judith Gilbert 4

Jim & Julie Mann 6

Al & Peg Aeberli 8

Sam & Vera Bennett 10

Frank & Charleen Colonna 10

Dean & Carolyn Fritz 10

Paul & Brett Ann Schollard 10

George & Ann O’Reilly 14

Peter & Marcia Vaphiades 14

James & Mary Arnold 15

Fred & Barbara Achille 19

Ron & Mary Jo Clegg 21

Butch & Patricia Girard 21

Bill & Cheryl Marchitello 21

Don & Barbara McCarrick 21

Delbert & Jacqueline Benson 25

Andy & Kathryn Daignault 25

Lynn & Beverly Martin 26

Leonard & Loretta Mack 27

Kings Gate Concert Series

$20.00 per show

$45.00 –All three shows

Open Seating in Grand Ballroom

January 15 “Jimmy Keys”

The ultimate in music, comedy, and

impressions!

Jimmy‟s wide rage of talents, including his musical abilities,

hilarious impersonating and comedic flexibility make

Jimmy Keys a favorite among audiences world wide.

February 20 “Phil Dirt and the Dozers”

America‟s premiere “Rock „N Roll Oldies” review (and the

most popular vintage rock and roll show in the nation) will

help you recapture these wonderful days! Phil Dirt and the

Dozers will transport you to another time and place….namely

the 50‟s, 60‟ and the 70‟s of Rock and Roll!

March 5th “Mark and Clark”

They combine outrageous humor, rousing musical

prowess, and non-stop energy into one of the most

beloved new shows in Vegas. Performing on identi-

cal twin baby grand pianos, twin brothers Mark

and Clark deliver an astounding variety of favorites

from Elton John to Billy Joel.

TICKETS ON SALE: NOVEMBER 4, 2013

42 The Jackie Robinson Story

Starring: Chadwick A. Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole

Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Ryan Merriman

MOVIE NIGHT

FRIDAY OCTOBER, 18 Showtime: 7pm

In 1946 Jackie Robinson was historically signed to the

Brooklyn Dodgers. See the trials and tribulations

Robinson and Branch Rickey went through breaking the

race barrier in major league baseball.

Rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of Ameri-

ca for thematic elements including language.

RUNNING TIME: 2 hours 8 minutes.

Pumpkin Raffle

Raffle Tickets on Sale Now!!

$1.00 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.00

Pick your favorite and take a chance on

all three. Tickets available in the

Activities Office.

#2

#1 #3

SIGN-UP &

ENJOY!

CANDY!

POPCORN!

SODA!

Italian Pot-Luck Great Event for Newcomers!!

Potluck Social—4th Monday Residents Room (5:30PM)Bring a favorite cov-ered Italian dish that will serve 10 People Please sign up in the Activities Office

NO BYOB, PLEASE

ITAL

IAN

POTL

UCK!

NATIONAL DESSERT DAY POT-LUCK

Create your favorite dessert, enough to share and meet in the Resident Room from 6-7 p.m. Everyone who loves dessert will not want to miss out on this! Mark your calendars for Monday the 14th. Sign up in the activities office.

IMMOKALEE CASINO TRIP TUESDAY OCTOBER, 22

$25.00 p.p. Sign up now to get a seat on the bus! A great way to spend the

day, and hopefully win big $$$$$$$$$$$ Trip Includes transportation, and coupon book

provided by the Casino

SUNDAY BBQ OCTOBER 20th 4-6pm

$3 Per Person— Resident Room

(Food will be served at 5 PM)

One Hamburger & One Hot Dog Per Per-

son

Condiments & Paper Goods

Grilled by Resident Volunteers

You must pay by Noon on the Friday be-

fore

Bring your own soft drinks and side

dishes

Volunteers are always needed NO BYOB, PLEASE

COFFEE & MUFFINS

New Resident Meet & Greet

To all new Residents please join everyone

for a nice morning so-cial with some delicious muffins & great cof-

fee!

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CLUBS & GROUPS SENIOR INVESTMENT GROUP

Every Monday 10 am Resident Room

Call Richard at 391-6535

RETURNS IN THE FALL

RED HAT ―CROWNING GLORRIES‖ Meetings 2nd Tuesday Resident Room 10 am

Contact Mary Lea for more details at 235-1763

We welcome your new ideas

Peace River Wildlife Center in Punta Gorda

Drop your aluminum cans at 1861 Birmingham Blvd

Or call Christine Ostmark at 979-8125.

This recycling raises funds to care & feed injured and orphaned wildlife.

(No cat food cans or plastic bottles, please)

GUYS & GALS CLUB The new season starts in October on the 2nd Monday

7 pm Resident Room.

For Details about this group please contact our Chairperson,

Arnold Dunn at 623-9566 or Terri at 235-1761

BOOK CLUB Monday, October 21 1 pm Card Room

Book: “Stolen Lines” by Malika Oukfir

For More Info Call Ann O’Reilly at 627-5831

Everyone is welcome.

BIBLE STUDY Mondays 6:30 pm

Resident Room

Contact Art Licursi at 627-6703

These studies are non-denominational. All Welcome!!

CARDS & GAMES

BIG BINGO Monday October 21 7-9 pm Resident Room

Please sign up in the activities office

Cards Prices: $1.00 each / 4 for $3.00 / 8 for $5.00

AFTERNOON BRIDGE Tuesdays 1-4 pm Card Room

Call the Monthly Chairman, Judy Gilbert 616-460-9025

Please call by Sunday to play on Tuesday Substitutes Needed

BID EUCHRE Mondays 7 pm Card Room Instruction is available

Call Nancy Cromley 629-9766 if interested

CRIBBAGE Tuesday 7 pm Card Room

Interested in Playing?? Call Dick Cronan 941-235-1634

RETURNS IN FALL

TEXAS HOLDEM POKER

Monday 1-4 pm Wednesdays & Fridays 7 pm

Resident Room

POKENO Sundays 6:30 pm Resident Room

Contact Martha Bogdan at 627-2708

GAMES AT ONE 1 pm Wednesdays & Saturdays Card Room

Mule Train, Pinochle, and more…

Bring a snack to share & a drink

Please arrive at 12:50 pm to begin play promptly @ 1 pm

MAHJONG Monday 7 pm Resident Room call Rita Cronan 235-1634

Thursday 1 pm Card Room Nancy Cromley 629-9766

BOCCE Mondays & Thursdays at 6 pm & Wednesdays at 12 pm

For League info Call Gary Talbot 941-787-3530

Bocce Courts & Equipment are available for casual play at any other

time. Equipment is located behind BOCCE gate next to the pool gate.

TENNIS Monday & Thursday Nights Intermediate Tennis 7 pm

Tuesday & Thursday Mornings Intermediate Tennis 8:30 am

For Morning Tennis Call Betty Lucas at 255-6930 BE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR COURT TIME IN THE BOOK

LAWN BOWLING / CROQUET Lawn Bowling Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:20 pm

Call Harold Blankers 875-8316

or Maureen Monaghan 629-6746

SPORTS & FITNESS SHUFFLEBOARD

Mondays 3 pm

New Players & Beginners Welcome

Call Patrick 629-9766 for details

Ladies 18 Hole

Donna Krain

380-4429

Ladies 9 Hole

Eileen Bott 979-9640

BILLIARDS in the BILLIARD ROOM Thursdays 7:30 pm

GOLF LEAGUES Men’s League

Ron Brawley

629-2860

Richardo Machado

743-7857

LINE DANCING (Returns in the Fall)

Wednesdays - Grand Ballroom

6:00 pm Beginners 7:00 pm Intermediate

Instructor: Eileen Haxton $3.00 per class or $5.00 for both

CRAFTS & SEWING 9 am - 3 pm Wednesdays Residents Room

Quilting, Carding Making, Paper Tole, Jewelry Making with

Evelyn & more….. First Meeting October, 16th.

FITNESS CLASS with Joyce Mignosa Mondays 8:00-9:00 am Total Body Workout

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 am Low Impact Aerobics w/weights

Fridays 8-9 am Tone w/weights and stretch

$36 for 12 classes w/punchcard or $5.00 per class Contact Joyce 421-0388

Classes begin October 6th

CLASSES WATER AEROBICS

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

with Instructional Tape

9:30—10:30 am FREE

ZUMBA & ZUMBA GOLD COMBO with Carla Tuesdays and Fridays 12:15-1:15 pm Ballroom 60 minute class

Low Impact Zumba and Weights in a chair

$5 each class if paid by the month otherwise $10 walk-in fee

YOGA CLASS

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am

Palace Theater “FREE” Beginners Welcome

FRISKY FITNESS Mondays - Grand Ballroom 11 am $5 PP

Belly Dancing, Burlesque, Tango, Flameco,

Hula and More ….. RETURNS IN THE FALL

Trash, Recycling & Horticultural

Pick Up

Trash Fridays

Recyclables Fridays

*All Items Should Be Out by 5 a.m. For Pickup

Horticultural FRIDAYS

*Items must be tied in bundles of 4’ or less

Want your newsletter

delivered to your home?

Have a tube installed under your

mailbox for only $5.00!

Contact the activities offiTICKETS

SALES

NEWSLETTER DELIVERY

COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE

Goods & new toiletries for the local homeless coalition and church food

pantries Drop box is available in the activi-

ties office This is an on-going food drive.

Kings gate

COMMUNITY YARD

SALE

SATURDAY,

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

9am - Noon

Open to the Public Clubhouse parking lot

Residents May Donate Household Items To Benefit the Activities Fund

Purchase A Space For Personal Sales For

Only $10 Deadline to Purchase A Space is October

30th. Donated items will be accepted Friday

(November 1st) 9-am-3pm

Friday is Refrigerator Clean Up Day All items left in the refrigerator by Friday

will be thrown in the trash

Questions concerning the Residents Room?

Contact Your Co-Chairmen Nellie Pohlmeyer 875-9170

See Tanya to reserve the Resident’s Room

LADIES LUNCH Friday, October 25th

Enjoy an afternoon with friends and neighbors.

We will be enjoying a delicious lunch at Laishley Crab House at noon.

Please sign up by Wednesday, October 23rd at 2:00p.m.

FALL DONUTS AND

CIDER

Tuesday

October 29th

From 10-11a.m.

$2.00 per person

Sign up in the Activities Office.

CHRISTMAS

TREE TRIMMING

MONDAY DE-

CEMBER 2nd

from 1-2 p.m

Cookies, Hot Choc-

olate and Coffee

will be served.

Ticket Sales On Sale:

Halloween 10/31

New Year’s Eve 12/31

Coming Soon:

Christmas Party Tickets

10/7

Concert Series 11/4/13

HALLOWEEN PARTY Thursday, October 31st

7-10pm

Tickets On Sale Now! Music by: TAT2 w/

Vito & Geoff $5.00 per person

Halloween Snacks & Treats Served

HOMETOWN PRIDE DANCE

THURSDAY NOVEMEBER 7th

7-10pm $5.00 Per Person

Dry Snacks and Cash Bar

Entertainment: TBD

Sign up to enjoy a night of State pride. Dancing and Fun,

50/50 Drawing and State Trivia. Wear your Hometown, State or Athletic

Team Gear.

Tables of Eight or Less

Ticket Sales Begin October 7th.

Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast Monday November 11th at 9:00p.m.

Residents Room $4.00 per person

Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee, Juice & More

Non –Veteran Volunteers Needed

Sign up to show your support in recognizing and thanking our troops for their service.

Please bring all photos of yourself or a family member in uniform to display. Please in-

clude name, branch of service, years enlisted, countries/states where you were sta-

tioned, war involvement , specialty, or any other information you would like to share with

others.

Ticket Sales Begin October 7th.