These
pictures progress from top to bottomdy Liz Bond giving her
report.
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There
were 187 at coffee this morning. Jeff Warrington spoke about the yard waste
which will be picked up on Wednesdays from now on. Special speaker Pat Selanikio
from the Senior Friendship Center spoke to the group explaining the facilities
there.
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Doris
O'Daniel was introduced by Mary Ryman this morning.
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 The
Ladies Luncheon was held today at Cafe Baci. There were 57 present. Irene
Zarrillo, shown in the center, was in charge of the event. These pictures show
almost everyone that attended.(Click to enlarge) February 3 - Thursday
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There
were three residents that took the bike ride to the mall today, They were, left
to right, Becky Ciraulo, Gene Mathes and Jim Lessard. It was a great day for a
bicycle ride.
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There
were 134 at coffee this morning. All those that had anniversaries while they
were up north were recognized and sung to this morning.
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There
were about 40 attended the men's luncheon today at Stonybrook Golf and Country
Club. It is the first time we have tried this place.
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 Reg
Tays organized the luncheon and did a great job.(Click to enlarge)
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 These
are the door prize winners from left to right: Jim Lessard, Hugh Spinney,
Mike Delaney, Bud Lange, Bob Burke, Bob Eastman, Dick Vierus and Ralph Haas.
Some of the door prizes were donated by our speakers.(Click to enlarge)
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 Our
speakers were from Habitat for Humanity. Neil Ruhlman, Executive Directure
told about the work being done here in Sarasota.(Click to enlarge) |
 Home
Improvement Outlet Manager, Chuck Butterfield explained about the operations
of their store. Both men expressed the need for volunteers.(Click to enlarge) |
There
were about 166 people that came out tonight to celebrate the 50th anniversary of
six couples that reside in Orange Acres.
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These
are the couples honored from lef to right: Sam & Becky Ciraulo, Lou & Donne
Gorzycki, Ralph & Phyllis Haas, Reg & Pat Tays and Mike & Jean Delaney. Roger &
June Prunier were also honored even though they could not be here tonight.
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This
is the display of early pictures of some of the couples and the cards they
received tonight.
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 There
were 50 in attendance at the vesper service in the hall tonight. Here is the
choir directed by Ruth Joy Moffitt.(Click to enlarge) |
There
were 130 at coffee this morning.
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 Mary
Ryman introduced new residents Kent & Ramona Armstrong
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 Mary
also introduced new resident Barbara Aanensen.(Click to enlarge) |
There
were about 150 showed up for the Ice Cream Festival tonight.
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 They
did a great job of serving the ice cream in the library.(Click to enlarge)
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 Gene
Mathes got his first and ate right in front of everyone with no shame.(Click to enlarge)
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 Everyone
enjoyed the ice cream and the great fellowship.(Click to enlarge) |
 About
100 of them stayed to watch the great movie "Shall We Dance".(Click to enlarge) |
The
hall has been taken over by the Flea Market. Here are the workers sorting the
items and marking the prices. They will be all ready by Saturday morning.
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 Here
is the crowd about 10 am this morning doing their shopping at the annual
Flea Market. The line started forming outside the clubhouse this morning
before 8 am for the 9 am door opening. There were also great lunches
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 Here
is the clothes selection on the stage area.(Click to enlarge) |
 And
look at all of the great baked goods.(Click to enlarge) |
This
check-out area was kept busy with Alice Vierus, Lorraine Labonte and Joan
Russell.
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Fun
in the pool on Sunday afternoon with the temperature about 80.
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There
were 135 at coffee this morning.
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 Jeff
Warrington explained to the group about the work to be done on the clubhouse
roof during the next few weeks.(Click to enlarge)
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 Here
is Liz Bond giving the Sunshine report.(Click to enlarge)
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 Mary
Ryman introduced Barbara and Bob Shurtleff of 27 Jeffrey Dr.(Click to enlarge) |
 Mary
then introduced Ed and Judy Marin of 170 Tammy Dr.
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Mary
also introduced Joan VanVraken and Larry Washburn of 136 Shirley Drive
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There
were 135 at coffee this morning.
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Jeff
Warrington explained to the group about the work to be done on the clubhouse
roof during the next few weeks. (Click to enlarge)
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Here
is Liz Bond giving the Sunshine report. (Click to enlarge)
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Mary
Ryman introduced Barbara and Bob Shurtleff of 27 Jeffrey Dr. (Click to enlarge) |
Mary
then introduced Ed and Judy Marin of 170 Tammy Dr.
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Mary
also introduced Joan VanVraken and Larry Washburn of 136 Shirley Drive
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 There
were over 70 people at the dance tonight as DooWop Denny entertained
everyone.(Click to enlarge) |
 Our
thanks to the great dance committee of Jane Finley,
Marilyn Borowski, Jean Delaney and Bessie Kunkle .
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These
prize winners won gifts provided by Joyce Mansfield. They are, left to right,
Peggy Davliakos, Joe McManes (Ceder Cove) and Pat Reilly.
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About 20 Orange Acres residents attended the public hearing at the Harborview Center in Clearwater today. It was held by the Florida Department of Financial Services for Nationwide Insurance Company of Florida to present their rate increases to the public. We were there to show our opposition to the insurance rate increases.vvv |
Everyone
in the audience had the opportunity to voice their opinions. Here Liz Bond and
Greg Ferritto got their chance to address the crowd with their ideas and
comments.
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