Orange Acres History
July 2004

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July 2 - Friday

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There were over 225 seniors attended the Super Seniors program at Faith Baptist Church this morning. This was our Independence Day celebration for Super Seniors.

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There were over 50 Orange Acres residents with over 20 of them being the Red Hats through the efforts of Fran Walton.

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The free program was the Sounds of the Andrew Sisters followed by lunch. They did a fantastic job of entertaining us for over an hour.

They even got Gene Mathes to do the polka. (Click to enlarge)

Gene also got to sing a quick duet. (Click to enlarge)

July 3 - Saturday

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There were 9 from Orange Acres attending the Christian Retreat Jamboree east of Bradenton tonight. The jamboree was great but we were disappointed because the 9 pm breakfast buffet was cancelled due to the cafeteria being reserved by another group. This jamboree is held the first Saturday night of each month from 7 to 9 pm and is free. It is a real treat.

July 5 - Monday

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There was a good group showed up to make up the parade at noon today. There were 12 units in the parade. Three bikes, two electric carts and seven golf carts.

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Liz Bond and the three wheelers led the parade. Quite a few spectators were seen as the parade passed through the park.

There were 63 at the pot luck supper tonight (Click to enlarge)

There was a great selection of food with plenty for all. (Click to enlarge)

Dave Walworth did his "Dave Cruise Show" for the people tonight. (Click to enlarge)

During the break, Gene Mathes led the people in singing patriotic songs. (Click to enlarge)

When Dave returned for the second half, he did a tribute to Tom Jones. It showed what a great showman he is. Everyone really enjoyed it and gave him a standing ovation at the end.
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July 6 - Tuesday

There were 42 at coffee this morning. (Click to enlarge)

Gladys Bowman, our president, returned after a month visiting up north. (Click to enlarge)

July 7 - Wednesday

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Gene Mathes visited the coffee hour at Camalot Lakes this morning in his examination of how other parks work. There were about 50 at the coffee.

July 13 - Tuesday

There were about 37 at the pancake breakfast this morning. (Click to enlarge)

Ralph and Nancy Bush are back in Orange Acres for about two weeks. Ralph surprised many by coming to the breakfast this morning. (Click to enlarge)

Some of the Orange Acres residents went on the "River Escape Buffet Cruise" out of Ft. Myers today. (Click to enlarge)

Here are those that went. Left to right, Marj Dunn, Bob Eastman, Gene Mathes, Dave Walworth, Marj's daughter Marsha and Audrey & Ward Young (Click to enlarge)

This was the fabulous buffet which included lots of good fruit.
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July 20 - Tuesday

There were 47 at coffee this morning.
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July 21 - Wednesday

HI Folks:   Hugh had his hand operated on Monday and is doing  OK.  The operation was to remove nodules in his left hand which wrapped around the tendon causing the finger to bend towards the palm.  The operation was a success and he has to keep the hand above his heart for the next 4 weeks.  He has an appointment with the surgeon on the 28th and he hopes then he will be able to go back to normal.  Time will tell.  Thanks for your concern,  Hugh & Faye
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July 22 - Thursday

Here is an interesting tree in bloom at the side of Schattschneider's home at 97 Loren drive. Anyone know what it is?
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July 27 - Tuesday

There were 42 at coffee this morning.
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This is Lilette Jenkins-Wisner who plays the piano at the Senior Friendship Center every Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm. Lilette, now 80 years old, has been an entertainer most of her life and still gives concerts. You can hear her for free every Tuesday. It is about the best piano playing you will find at any price.
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