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There
were seven residents took the Bike Ride to the Mall today. They were Ralph &
Phyllis Haas, Ralph Bush, Gene Mathes, Jim Lessard and Lorraine & George
Labonte. The day was great but a little Breezy. We are planning a 10 1/2 mile
trip to Bay front Park at 10 am on March 15. Contact Gene Mathes if you are
interested in going.
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Ward
Young had a surprise birthday party at Sam Seltzer's and then cake and ice cream
at Vierus's for his 70th birthday today.
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There
were 142 at coffee this morning in spite of the fact that twenty residents went
on a bus trip at 7:15 this morning.
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 Vice
President Gene Mathes filled in for President Gladys Bowman who went on
the bus trip.(Click to enlarge) |
 These
are the people who stood up to show off their state T-Shirts this morning.
Attendance was taken and Michigan had the most with 21 followed by Ohio
with 16 and Massachusetts and New York with 14 each.(Click to enlarge) |
Mary
Ryman introduced Kay Gyenes this morning. Kay live at 84 Loren Drive. She has
two boys, one girl, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Most of
them live in this area. Kay worked 19 years as a telephone operator.
Nancy Bush introduced Robert and Arlene Chesnut. Only Arlene was here for the
introduction. The Chesnuts live at 12 Jeffrey Drive.
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There
were 121 on hand for the fish fry tonight served up by Walt's Fish Market. The
food was great and no one went away hungry.
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 Here
are the servers ready for the serving to start.(Click to enlarge)
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 The
serving was very efficient and went quickly.(Click to enlarge)
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 Annlee
Welker awarded door prizes to Virginia Clark and Anne Gunden.(Click to enlarge)
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 The
entertainment was Barb & Ed Down Memory Lane by Young at Heart. They
were a very entertaining couple.(Click to enlarge)
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 Ed
did a ventriloquist act with his bear.(Click to enlarge) |
 Barb
went in to the audience and sang with the people. Here she is singing with
Earle Brennan.(Click to enlarge) |
There
were about 50 at the Jamboree in the Park held today at 2 pm. The weather
couldn't have been better.
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 These
are the players from left to right, Lew Gorzycki, Dick Vierus, Earle
Brennan, Tony Zarrillo, Fred & Nancy Jacobs and Gene Mathes.(Click to enlarge) |
 Dick
& Alice Vierus had a good time with the audience singing 'rounds'.(Click to enlarge) |
 There
were 39 ladies at the luncheon which was held at the "Holiday Inn
Sand Dollar Restaurant at Lido's Beach.(Click to enlarge)
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Amo Kimball, Shirley Gallup and
Kay Gyenes enjoying themselves, Liz Bond is in the background.(Click to enlarge)
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Marie Matteson read a poem, "When I am an old woman" enjoying the poem are Alice Millson and Mary Lessard (Click to enlarge)
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 Prizes
were won by left to right, Phyllis Haas, Maxine Mock, Shirley Tatlock,
Blanche Sargent, Shirley Gallup and Nancy Jacobs.
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This beautiful egg which Blanche Sargent won was donated byJoyce Mansfield (Click to enlarge) |
These ladies decided to do some shopping at St. Armand's Circle after the
luncheon. They are from left to right, Joan Russell, Lorraine
Labonte, Nancy Jacobs, Mary Lessard and Alice Vierus(Click to enlarge) |
There
were 165 at coffee this morning. This was the most yet this year.
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Jeff Warrington talked about
water rate increases and pressure washing of homes and awarded Joan Kapp
with a 2 month check reward for new home referral.(Click to enlarge)
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 Mary
Ryman introduced Elma Cesario. She moved to lot 87 the last day of May.
Her husband, Joseph, is in a rest home at Beneva and Fruitville.(Click to enlarge)
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She also introduced Oris O'Daniel. Oris has lives at 177 Jeffrey Drive. He
has lived in the park since 1993 and had never been introduced. Oris is a
guide at Spanish Point.(Click to enlarge)
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 Olso
introduced were new residents Marion and Sterling Emerson of 193 Shelley
Drive, parents of Betsy Chase. They have been married 63 years. They lived
in Pelican Cove for 18 years before coming to Orange Acres at the
suggestion of their daughter Betsy.(Click to enlarge)
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Liz Bond is filling in for the sunshine lady Norma Finnigan(Click to enlarge)
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Gene Mathes announced his 3-2-1 countdown meeting to be held in the
clubhouse on 3/21 at 2 pm to plan the committees and events for the coming
year. All residents are invited to this planning session. Coffee and
cookies will be served.(Click to enlarge)
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A board meeting took place right after coffee. Here Gene Mathes, Don Matteson,
Bob Wiskeman Joan Kapp Tom Myers and Ila Meehan are awaiting Anne Hubert and
Gladys Bowman to start the meeting.
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The
last vesper choir practice of the season was held at Ruth Joy Moffitt's home
today because the hall was being decorated for the ladies tea. This shows the
choir practicing on her lanai.
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There
were 118 ladies at the Ladies tea today at 2 pm. There were exhibits of crafts
and hobbies provided by the ladies available for all to see beforehand.
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 Music
was provided while they enjoyed the exhibits by John Kolb, organist. John
is visiting Gladys Bowman.(Click to enlarge)
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 This
is the table full of prizes just waiting to be taken.(Click to enlarge)
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 This
is a sample of what the exhibits looked like. There were many varieties of
crafts and collections.(Click to enlarge)
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 The
tea sets are ready and waiting for the tea to begin.(Click to enlarge)
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 Anne
Hubert presented her adorable skits which made fun of getting old.(Click to enlarge) |
 These
are the players that did such a marvelous job on the skits.(Click to enlarge) |
There were 11 at the square dance lessons tonight. Eight danced, two watched and
one taught. It was a lot of fun.
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There were 71 at the last vesper meeting of the season. Vespers will resume in
October.
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Gene Mathes welcomed the people and led the singing.(Click to enlarge)
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Ruth Joy Moffitt directed the choir for the final time for this year. The
choir will return in January.(Click to enlarge)
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A trio made up of Gene Mathes and Dick & Alice Vierus sang "I'll
Fly Away."(Click to enlarge) |
Ed Sensenbrenner presented a very fine message to the crowd.(Click to enlarge) |
There were seven made the bike trip to Bayfront Park today. They were Dave
Walworth, Jim Lessard, Tom Studer, Ralph Bush, Gene Mathes, George Labonte and
Ken Russell. The day was cloudy which made the 21 mile round trip easier. We
left Orange Acres at 10 am and returned at 1:45. We had a fine lunch at
Oleary's.
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There were 129 at coffee this morning.
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After coffee there was a general meeting. Only four of the eight board
members were present.(Click to enlarge)
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Pauline Yoder, nominating chairperson, presented the nominations for Gene
Mathes as president and Pat Myers as vise president. The new
officers were then elected.(Click to enlarge)
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Pictured here are the new president Gene Mathes and vice president Pat Myers
whose term will begin November 1st and last for two years.
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This was a beautiful day for being at the pool.
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Many people enjoyed the many sports at the Sports Day.
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Great wieners were served.(Click to enlarge)
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 There
were over 100 people at the wiener roast.(Click to enlarge)
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 Here
are the champions of the games(Click to enlarge) |
 Pat
Myers won the raffle for the lamp donated by Joe Stump(Click to enlarge) |
Gene
Mathes held a planning meeting at the clubhouse today at 2 pm to set up the
committees and chairpersons for next season. Gene baked 9 1/2 dozen homemade
chocolate-chip cookies for the more than 50 attendees to share. Pat & Tom
Myers also brought cookies and some punch. Jim Lessard served coffee. Most of
the committees and their chairpersons were selected and should be posted by
Tuesday at coffee.
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There
were 139 at coffee this morning.
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 Marie
Lydecker talked about Here-To-Care and introduced SCAN, Sarasota County
Aging Network and gave out a Senior Service Directory for everyone.(Click to enlarge) |
 Cows
were seen on the lose in Orange Acres this afternoon.(Click to enlarge) |
 There
were 24 at Fun Bridge tonight at the clubhouse.
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 They
do look like they are having a good time.
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 There
were 70 in attendance at the Storm Ready Seminar this morning at the
clubhouse.(Click to enlarge)
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 Independent
consultant Bill Watson represented FMO in presenting the storm information
to those attending.(Click to enlarge)
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 There
were 73 at the Swing into Spring Dance held at the clubhouse tonight.(Click to enlarge)
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 Doo
Wop Denny did his usual great job and played the music that we all love
from the fifties.(Click to enlarge)
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 The
door prize winners were all from Winward Isle. They were Larry Mason, Avis
Hayes and Moon Rimes.(Click to enlarge) |
 Just
enjoying our friends.(Click to enlarge) |
 There
were 21 at the beach party today. Some had to go back because of no
parking.(Click to enlarge)
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 A
beautiful day to sit in the sun and sing.(Click to enlarge)
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Dick
Vierus and Gene Mathes led them in singing the old songs.
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There
were 132 at coffee this morning.
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 Jeff
Warrington again presented the Here-To- Care medical alert system. He also
announced the Crime Prevention program which will be presented at coffee
next week.(Click to enlarge)
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 Marie
Lydecker, director of Here-To-Care, presented her research results for
lower cost medications.(Click to enlarge)
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 The
first door prize consisting of a gift basket of a Word game, popcorn, and
pencils, was won by Mary Lessard.(Click to enlarge)
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 The
big door prize was consisting of coffee, cookies, M&M's and other
treats was won by Betty Orr.(Click to enlarge)
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Nancy
Bush Introduced new residents Amos and Marie Yoder who live at lot #58. They
have been married for six years. Both are widowed. Marie has three children and
Amos has two. They have nine grandchildren between them. Amos has an
interest in Yoder's Restaurant and works there three to four evenings a week as
a host.
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