July 27 - Tuesday

There were 33 at coffee this morning.

July 26 - Monday

There were 8 at the pool party this afternoon. The same amount as last month but not all the same people. It was a good time with lots of good food.

And of course hot dogs on the grill.

July 20 - Tuesday

There were 27 at the coffee hour this morning. We sure are staying consistent.

July 13 - Tuesday

There were 27 at the pancake breakfast this morning.

As usual the crew did a fantastic job. From left are Grace Sherry, Ed Schattschneider, Ward Young Bobbie Holden, Mary Lou Lira, Audrey Young and Marti Gauthier.

The computer class went on a field trip today. Jan Thomas, Anne Subrizi, Marge Phelan and Marti Gauthier learned how to use Walmart's web side to directly send pictures to be printed. They then accompanied Gene Mathes to Walmart where they all were taught to operate the self service photo print machines.

July 6 - Tuesday

There were 25 at coffee this morning

July 3 - Saturday

The Orange Acres Independence Day parade was held on schedule today at 11 am in spite of the drizzling rain. Here are the golf carts and bicycles assembling in the parking lot.

This probably set the record as the shortest parade with only 2 golf carts and 2 bicycles and 8 participants.

At 6 pm we assembled at the hall for our pot luck. There were 34 in attendance here.

Chairperson Anne Hubert greeted the crowd and led them in a prayer.

The food as always was great. Good variety and plenty to eat.

After the meal most stayed to watch the video of our last follies in 2003.

June 29 - Tuesday

There were 24 at the coffee hour this morning.

Our leader, Marti, was the only one present with a birthday during the coming week so she stepped aside and enjoyed being sung to while Gene led the group with "Happy Birthday".

June 28 - Monday

There were 8 at the pool party this afternoon. As you can see we didn't use the pool. Most of the time it was raining so we just stayed inside.

We were outside long enough to cook the hotdogs.

There were enough of us to provide a nice selection of great food. Nobody brought deserts. Just as well, we really don't need that.

A good time of fellowshipping together.

June 22 - Tuesday

There were 26 at coffee this morning.

Jason Warrington talked to the group concerning park security.

June 15 - Tuesday

There were 30 at the coffee hour this morning.

Gene Mathes led the meeting in the absence of Marti.

After the coffee hour the Hurricane Preparedness Committee met to plan for the hurricane season.

June 8 - Tuesday

There were 27 of us shared in the pancake breakfast this morning.

The volunteers that did such a great job were: Bobbie Holden, Mary Lou Lira, Ward Young, Grace Sherry. Marti Gauthier Audrey Young and Ed Schattschneider.

June 3 - Thursday

Thinking of you all on Memorial Day

I was a guest of the American legion in the town parade. I got to ride in a Cadillac convertible. Our home here is now listed with a real estate group.

Mike Delaney

June 1 - Tuesday

There were 25 at the coffee hour this morning.

May 31 - Monday

Memorial Day Service

Charlie Parkes organized our first Memorial Day service which was held in the park by the gazebo today at 11 am.

There was a good turnout on this beautiful summer day.

Both Greg Ferritto and Anne Hubert participated in the service.

Larry Stine rang the bell as the names of the Orange Acres veterans who have passed on were read.

Pot Luck

Anne Hubert welcomed the residents and friends to the Memorial day pot luck at 6 pm in the clubhouse.

There were 50 in attendance that enjoyed the great selection of fine foods.

May 25 - Tuesday

There were 37 at the coffee hour this morning.

Good friends Jim and Mike enjoying there last coffee together before they separate for the summer.

May 24 - Monday

There were 15 at the pool party this afternoon. A good time visiting around the pool.

And a good supper at 6 pm with lots of great food.

May 18 - Tuesday

There were 31 at coffee this morning and everyone is not gone yet.

Vice President Marti is now filling in for Ed until he returns in September.

May 11 - Tuesday

Here is the great pancake crew that did such a great job this morning. In front, from left Bobbi Holden Grace Sherry Audrey Young, Marti Gauthier and in back Ward Young, Ed Schattschneider and Mary Lou Lira

Our president, Ed Marian led the meeting of 44 for the last time until he returns in September.

Our current Sunshine lady, Judy Marian, has been doing a fantastic job but will also be leaving on Wednesday.

It was so good to see Clyde Radel back with us this morning. Clyde spends most of the year in campgrounds across the nation living the life he and Peg love.

May 4 - Tuesday

There were 55 at coffee this morning. Many raised their hands when asked who would be leaving this week.

It was good to have Alma back with us this morning. She probably hadn't been to coffee since December.

May 1 - Saturday

There were 6 Orange Acres residents that attended the Ship & Shore bus tour to the Broadway Palms Dinner Theatre today in Fort Myers. We saw the comedy "Love, Sex And The I.R.S" in the Off Broadway Theatre. It is the first time most of us had been in this little theatre. We enjoyed the regular buffet and the play was outstanding.

April 27 - Tuesday

There were only 59 at coffee. Attendance is going down fast.

April 20 - Tuesday

There were 72 at the coffee hour this morning.

April 13 - Tuesday

There were 71 at the coffee hour today.

April 6 - Tuesday

There were 76 at coffee this morning.

April 2 - Friday

This glass accidentally was dropped into the pond this evening but did not sink.

The problem was now how to get it back.

Reaching with a rake was futile.

Even attempting a rescue from the shore did not work. The glass was very elusive.

Finally connecting two items together proved long enough to reach, with some support from the back.

Three proud men happy with their achievement.

April 1 - Thursday

There were about 100 at the potluck tonight in the clubhouse. The entertainer was "Billy Bob Steinberg". He can only be described as different.

A little music, magic, comedy. Charlie Parkes became part of the program too.

The people seemed to like him very much. Mr. Steinberg appears all over the world. He had just finished a run at a theater in Branson, Mo. He lives across the street at Windward Isles.