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(All pictures on this page can be clicked to view a larger version)
 There
were 130 that attended the Soup, Salad and Sandwich pot luck
tonight. |
 Peggy
Killinger, hostess of the event, welcomed everyone. |
 A
great layout of sandwiches. |
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 A
great selection of soups. |
 And
lots of deserts. Even ice cream to top it off. |
 A
very good selection of salads as well. The
line was long but everyone could go back for more. |
 Here
is sample of a great dinner. |
 Dan
Crawford did a great job entertaining with songs from the 50,s and
60.s. |
 Lois
joined him on stage at the close of the performance. |
 Lois
and Dan did a couple of songs together which everyone enjoyed. |
 It
was a great night of food, fellowship and entertainment. |
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 The
Orange Acres group of 50 people together for the Beach Gathering
behind thier prize construction. |
 Just
getting started making a snow man out of sand. |
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 Under
construction, with a group effort. |
 Siesta
Beach snowman with 50 Orange Acres participants. |
 The
brain child of Dick and Peggy Killinger. The Beach Gathering was a
success. |
 Kenny
Buffet new attire arrived before the demise of the sandman. |
 Judy
and Ed help the little sandman grow to their height. |
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 The
50th anniversary Party was held at the clubhouse tonight with an
attendance of 138. |
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 Everyone
enjoyed the celebration. |
 Waiting for
the program to begin. |
 There were
some outside friends and relatives also attending. |
 It was a
beautiful cake that we got to share. |
 This is the
display table of their memories. |
 Each couple
passed through the arch as they were introduced. |
 The
hostess of the event, Linda Burrows, welcomed the crowd. |
 The
stage was decorated beautifully and here awaits the honorees. |
 The
three couples celebrating their 50th anniversaries tonight were, from
left, Caroline & Lee Turner, Gerry & Wally Shearer and Joyce & Larry
Mansfield shown here awaiting their moments. |
 The
three couple renewed their vows under the direction of Rev. Joe Stump. |
 Marilyn
Garvin read the interview of Wally & Gerry Shearer . |
 Mary
Ryman gave the interview of Lee & Caroline Turner and Larry & Joyce
Mansfield. |
 They
were all served coffee and cake. following the reading of the
interviews |
 Ruth
Joy Moffitt provided the piano music before and during the party. |
 There
were 96 at the coffee hour this morning. |
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 Jeff
Warrington spoke to us this morning concerning the article in the
Sarasota Observer about the selling of Cedar Cove. He pointed out the
errors in the article and put and end to many rumors being circulated. |
 After
the coffee hour the Homeowners Association meeting was held. The
treasures report and the minutes of the last meeting were read. There
was no new or old business to discuss. |
 Here
are the workers all set for the big Ice Cream Social at the
clubhouse tonight, This was free to all residents of Orange Acres. |
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 Earl
provided music through out the evening. |
 Elaine,
chairperson, welcomed the crowd of 167. |
 Our
own Rev. Joe Stump opened with prayer. |
Here is the prize we were all waiting for. |
 Everyone
patiently for their turn to get their Banana Splits |
 The
serving line was long but everyone got their treat when their turn
came. |
 Besides
the ice cream there were donated cookies and brownies. |
 Wally
and Gerry also enjoyed the good company and the visiting as well as
the ice cream. |
 Gene
Mathes and Ward Young had the projector all set and ready to show our
movie "Mama Mia". |
 All
who wanted to see the movie remained. |
 There
were 93 at coffee this morning. |
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 Judy's
health tip this morning was all about HDL colesterol. |
 Mary
Ryaman introduced Jane Bets who now lives at 172 Tammy Drive. |
 Those
taking the bike ride in Myakka park today were Gil, Jim, Peggy,
Dick, Ed
and Judy. There were also another four people rode bikes to the
Sarasota Square Mall. |
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 An
aligator sunninng itself along the bank as viewed from the bridge. |
 It
was over 100 steps to the top of the canopy walk. Many thanks to Judy
for the pictures. |
 Eric
Vaughan did a great job with his music for the Cedar Cove dance tonight at Orange Acres. |
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 Everyone had
a good time visiting and snacking. |
 And of
course many participated in the "Chicken Dance". |
 There were
13 door prizes given out tonight. The winners were, back row lef to right, Shelia Ferguson, Dwight Holden, Grace McGee, Sharon Bolyard, Bobby Thompson, Fred St.James and Anita Sinicki. Front nrow, Mary Jo Smith, Jane Fineley, Jerry Burns, Jerry Mcgee, Kathrine Johnson and John
Gibbons. |
 They got to
do the "Electric Slide" a couple of times. |
January 12 - Thursday
 A
Fun Whist Party was held at the rec hall on Jan. 12th hosted by Hugh &
Faye Spinney.
The sweet fairies came through again -
there were lots. Thanks for the people who helped set up and take
the tables down.
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Sixty people attended with prizes going
to the following:
Tied for 3rd place - Shirley Dodd, Sally
from lot 202 and Bill Spires; Tied for 2nd place - Mike Foust, Grace
Sherry and Bob Wiskeman & the top prize went to Leo Joncas.
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January 10 - Tuesday
 There
were 101 at the coffee hour this morning. Pancakes and sausage were
served and were great. |
 The
coffee crew as always did a fabulous job. |
January 8 - Sunday
 Earle
Brennan provided organ music before and after the vesper service
tonight. |
 There
were 37 attending the service tonight at 7 pm. |
 Earl
led the singing of the hymns while Sally Goebel accompanied on the
piano. |
 Our
new chaplain, Rev. Kevin Hackett, brought a wonderful message to us
this evening. |
January 5 - Thursday - Cookout
 Hostess
Shirley Tatlock welcomed the crowd to the annual cookout. |
 Peggy
Killinger opened with prayer. |
 There
were 103 attended the cookout with 4 meals delivered outside the
hall. |
 Dwight
Holden,
John Pugh and Jim Rudolph (not shown) doing the cooking in the driveway. |
 Preparing
the serving area before the meal starts. |
 The
line moved quickly and efficiently. |
 There
was everything available to top off the hamburgers. |
 The
entertainment for tonight was singer/keyboard artist Jimmy Jay. |
 Ginny
Lee was scheduled to perform with him but was unable to make it. He
introduced his granddaughter Caity Walters as his pe4rforming
partner for tonight. |
 Caity
did a marvelous job and sang beautifully. |
 She
is a highly gifted performer. |
January 3 - Tuesday
 There
were 76 at coffee this morning. |
 Mary
Ryman introduced Rick and Judy Wilson who live at 203 Jason Drive. |
 Judy
Marian gave a health message this morning about new years resolutions. |
 There
were 68 at coffee this morning |
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 Hostess
Ramona Armstrong welcomed the crowd of 57 to the Christmas dinner and opened with a prayer. |
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 We all
had plenty to eat and a great time together. |
 We
have some of the best cooks in the world living here it seems. |
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 After the meal Marj
Dunn conducted the annual Yankee Swap. |
 These
are the swap gifts that were presented. There were some good trading going on and not everyone went away completely happy with what they got. That is the way it is though. |
 Most
of those that came for the meal participated in the Yankee Swap. |
 Most
were happy with what they got. |
 Even
though they were happy with their gift it didn't mean they got
to keep it. |
 I
took these pictures tonight with my new LG Revolution smart phone. I
just got it today as a Christmas present to me. |
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 The
evening was perfect. No wind and in the high 60's. |
 A
lot of people were out in their cars, golf carts and on foot enjoying
the night. |
 It
was a great evening, especially stopping and talking to everyone that
was out. |
 There
were 73 at the coffee hour this morning. Some have gone home for the
holidays. |
 Today
was the 50-50 drawing. Hugh made it a 100-00 drawing so there were 6
winners instead of the usual 3. |
 There
were 21 carolers out tonight to sing to the shut-in residents of
Orange Acres. We started at 5 pm when the sun was still shining. |
 Click
on this picture to see the video of us singing at the first house. |
 We
got to go inside a few homes to warm up. It was starting to get cool. |
 As
the sun went down we visited more homes. About 15 in all. Almost
everyone was home. |
 By
the time we were finished it was definitely dark. |
 Ward
and Audrey had cookies and hot chocolate waiting at the clubhouse
about 7 pm. We all hgad a great time together. |
 There
were 83 at coffee this morning. |
 There
were 83 at the coffee hour this morning. |
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 Our
new chaplain Kevin Hackett was introduced by Jeff Warrington |
 Judy
Marian was back today with her health tips. She explained the benefits
of seven fruits and vegetables. |
 These
are the items left over from the Christmas sale on Saturday. They are
still on sale with payment by the honor system. |
 130
people attended the Orange Acres Christmas Party tonight at the
clubhouse. |
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 Santa,
Ray Bergeron and elves Natalie Davis and Bobbi Holden. |
 Bobbi
helping to deliver a gift to everyone that attended the party. |
 Westcoast
Black Theatre Troupe performed at the OA Christmas Party |
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 There
were 22 Orange Acres residents and guests at Trader Vick's tonight
sharing a great meal and a good time together. |
 There
were 71 at coffee this morning. |
 Resident
Joe Stump returned to Orange Acres this week and had the opening
prayer at coffee. |
 There
were 55 at the Thanksgiving potluck tonight. We had a great time
together with lots of good food. Thanks to Reuel & Sara Detweiler
for planning this great time |
 Again
Reuel brought some great gifts which were given as door prizes
following the meal. |
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There
were 55 at the Thanksgiving potluck tonight. We had a great time
together with lots of good food. Thanks to Reuel & Sara Detweiler
for planning this great time |
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Again
Reuel brought some great gifts which were given as door prizes
following the meal. |
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 Our
president Dwight is still showing his hats as a worker with many hats. |
 Mary
Ryman introduced Arthur McColl, Val Eriksen and her sister Lynn
Burdett. |
 Our
winter sunshine lady Charlene Sherman is back giving the weekly
report. |
 There
were 84 at the coffee hour today. |
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 Jeff
Warrington spoke to us about the improvements in Orange Acres and how
it makes the community more attractive. |
 A
$500.00 check was presented to Lynn Burdett for recommending a buyer
who bought a pre-owned home. |
 Jeff
also announced that Jim Jaeger, who has been our chaplain for 10
years, is moving on to better things. We will miss Jim. Another
chaplain should be assigned to Orange Acres soon. |
 Mary
Ryman introduce new resident Mike Staikos who lives at 130 Shirley
Drive.
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 After
the coffee hour we had the opportunity to get flu shots. Here John
Gibbons bravely accepts the needle. |
 A
neighborhood group of about 30 met for a cookout in what they call Meyer's Field
where lots 62, 57, 108 and 110 come together. It got it's name from
the recently planted Meyer Lemon tree. This is the group that
fellowships at the gazebo most evenings between 5 and 6 pm. Everyone
is welcome to join the group anytime. |
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 Others
brought covered dishes, appetizers and desserts to round out the meal.
It lasted from about 3 pm till 5:30 pm. It was a great time. |
 There
were 80 people at coffee this morning. |
 Dwight
told us about the many hats that he has to wear as president. |
 Setting
up the sound equipment for the Veteran's Day celebration today. |
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 The
flag bearer was Ken Russell. The banner carriers were Fred St. James
and Phil Alberano. |
 There
were 13 golf carts in the parade. |
 There
were also a number of walkers and bicycles. |
 Our
new president Dwight Holden opened the program. |
 There
was a good turnout for the celebration today As usual everyone
provided their own chairs and enjoyed the sunny day with the
temperature in the low 70's. |
 Gene
Mathes opened in prayer followed by the National Anthem. |
 The
parade grand marshal, Linda Burrows spoke about women in the military
and her experiences. |
 The
guest speaker was Retired Chief Petty Officer Betsy Waddell spoke of
her military experiences and women in the military today. |
 Anne
Hubert read a poem entitled "Fallen Soldier". |
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 In
a tribute to the deceased, Dave Burrows read the names of the
deceased Orange Acres residents who served in the military. |
 Ed
Foltz tolled the bell for each name read. |
 Joe
Bruno then played "Taps". |
 Everyone
then went to the clubhouse to enjoy a lunch together. |
 This
fantastic kitchen crew served the people with great speed. |
 The
entertainment was "Jimmy Jay and the J-Men. |
 There
were 63 at coffee this morning. The snowbirds are returning fast |
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 Our
new president Dwight presented past president Marti with a gift of a
joke book and thanked her for the great job she did. |
 Mary
Ryman introduced Jim and Sherryl Ford who now live at 188 Jeffrey
Drive. |
 A
new fountain was installed in front of the clubhouse today. Can't wait
to see what it looks like with the new landscaping. |
 There
were 75 at the Halloween pot luck tonight. |
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 Chairperson
Caroline Turner welcomed everyone and led in the blessing. |
 As
usual there was an abundance of great food. |
 After
the meal, those with costumes entered the costume judging. The panel
of four judges had a hard time with only 6 to chose from. The judges
are, from left, Fred St. James, Bob Booth, Sue Morey and Ramona
Armstrong. |
 There
were only 6 participants in the costume judging and they all won a
prize. From left, Charlie Parkes-scariest, Jean Delaney-mast unusual,
Grace Sherry-most beautiful, Mike Delaney-funniest and Jerry & Theresa
Coddens-best couple. |
 There
were 49 at coffee this morning. I guess it is time to set up more
tables. |
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 Today
was the last coffee with Marti as president. Here she is passing the
gavel to our next president, Dwight Holden, who will be in charge
starting next Tuesday. |
 There
were 51 at coffee this morning. Lots of residents returning. |
 The
paving started this morning. It was interesting to watch. They first
put down a black sheet of some kind. |
 After
the blacktop was laid it seemed like they rolled it forever. It may
not be finished tomorrow. |
 There
were 46 at coffee this morning. The snowbirds are returning. |
 Jason
informed the group of the road resurfasing taking place starting
today. He also explained the work going on in front of the
clubhouse. |
 Mary
Ryman introduced Judy Chieffo who now livwes at 18 Jeffrey Drive. |
 The
road resurfacing in Orange Acres started today. Things will be
confusing for a couple of days. |
 I
checked out the new Legacy Bike Trail bridge today in Venice. It
appears to be complete except for the screen covering over the
highway. We are planning a bike ride there on November 7th providing
it is open by then |
 The
rest f the trail is open now except for the bridge. |
 Work
is continuing on the area in front of the clubhouse. Keep checking
back for updates. |
 There
were 34 at coffee this morning. |
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 Mary
Ryman introduced Michael Harris this morning. Michael bought #114
Jeffrey Circle. |
 Some
new changes are taking place in front of the clubhouse. |
 There
were 34 at the coffee hour this morning. |
 There
were only four at the pool party this afternoon. There was enough food
to share and we had a good time. |
 We
also had the grills going for the hotdogs. |
 We
had 35 at coffee this morning, the same as last week. |
 There were 35 at the coffee hour this morning. |
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 There were 39 at coffee this morning. |
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 Anne Hubert welcomed the crowd of 50 to the Labor Day potluck tonight. |
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 There was lots of good fellowship around the tables tonight. |
 And as always there was plenty of great food to eat. |
