Orange Acres History
February 2007

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These pictures progress from top to bottom

February 1 - Thursday

Lois Sensenbrenner was the organizer of another great pot luck. There were 124 attended and the food was fantastic.

Homer Noodleman entertained us with a great show.

He kept us laughing the whole hour.

He had two great friends with him. The monkey was great.

And the old man kept us in stitches.

February 4-Sunday

Princess Cruise

Fifty five Orange Acres residents and friends started off on our seven day Princess cruise today. The Day remained rainy and dreary long into the evening. Our hopes are that the sun will yet shine on us. This shows the dreariness of Ft. Lauderdale after we boarded the ship.

As soon as we were settled in we relaxed but not on the opened deck.

Some of the residents on their balconies: Ray Bergeron, Earle & Dawn Brennan, Ken & Judy Mooney and Tony & Irene Zarrillo.

Our first supper together was a great time. Here are Mary Cowan, Kay Gyenes, Anlee Welker and Maxine Mock.

We also saw our first stage show tonight. I am sure there more great ones to come.

February 5 - Monday

Princess Cruise

Many dance lessons took place on board. Here is the line dance lessons in progress. Also taking place were Meringue, Cha Cha, and Swing.

Tonight was formal night on the ship. We all dressed up for supper. Shown here are Ken & Joan Russell, Joan Wood, Bob Lizotte, Norrine Petronelli, Joan Kapp, Claudette Aubin and Lorraine Labonte.

Around this table are Helen & John Scott, Pat & Reg Tays, Barbara Handler, Marti Gauthier and Phyllis & Ralph Haas.

Joan Wood had a birthday today and this waiter sang a very nice birthday song to her.

The entertainment at the theatre tonight was singer Lovena Fox. She did a great job singing for us.

February 6 - Tuesday

There were 87 at coffee this morning. Thanks to Ward Young for this morning's pictures.

This was Mike Delaney's first chance to take charge of a meeting as vice-president.	Kent Armstrong received an award from Dave Burrows for the best golf score and for a "hole-in-one" on the 18th hole.

Princess Cruise

This supper table shows Gladys Bowman, Shirley Drew, Adele O'Connell and Erin Richards.

This table has Lee & Caroline Turner, David & Victoria Turner and Joe & Anna Shuart.

At this table are Ray Bergeron, Pat & Tom Myers, Gene Mathes, Edie Hohler Anne Hubert and Ken & Judy Mooney.

We were serenaded each night by this group.


The show tonight was a great production entitled "Piano Man".	Gene Mathes entered the karaoke contest but didn't win.

Gene was entered in the Elvis look-a-like contest and did his very best.

He is shown here wining the Elvis look-a-like contest.

February 7 - Wednesday

Princess Cruise

We arrived this morning at St. Maartens and this is the view we got from the ship. Many spent the day on the island shopping and taking tours.


This is the first time I got to take a picture of the boat. It is a big one all right.	There were four cruise ships docked in the harbor today. That amounts to an awful lot of tourists.

This is the first sight upon leaving the ship.

Here are some of the tourists. Anne Hubert and Edie Hohler in front and Irene & Tony Zarrillo in back.

February 8 - Thursday

Princess Cruise

This is the view we had this morning from the ship of St. Thomas.

Many people came ashore for the tours or just to shop.

One of the evening shows was a hypnotist. He started with twenty volunteers and ended up with nine good subjects.

The cruise employees put on a great show of their talents. This shows a great comedy skit that they did.

February 9 - Friday

Princess Cruise

We were at sea all day. We got a demonstration of ice carving. On the left was a fish and on the right was a horse. They had to work fast because of the melting.

These four ladies were enjoying the hot tub. From left are Shirley Grew, Anne Subrizi, Marge Phelan and Gladys Bowman.

This supper table shows Irene & Tony Zarrillo, Bob & Marion Murphy, Dawn & Earle Brennan Anne Subrizi and Marge Phelan.

Another great show was enjoyed tonight.

There was a champagne waterfall celebration tonight in the center of the ship.

A great celebration with lots of singing and dancing.

February 10 - Saturday

Princess Cruise (Last Pictures)

Our last stop was the ships private beach of Princess Cays.

We had to be shuttled back and forth by these boats.

Here is the view from the ship. Lots of beautiful beaches.

We got to spend about six hours here which included the barbeque lunch.

For supper we a dessert of baked Alaska. It was just great.

The final competition for the pop star was held. It was a karaoke presentation.

The final show was excerpts from three previous shows and was great.

February 13 - Tuesday

There were 119 at the coffee hour this morning.

David Mongeau was presented with an award for a hole-in-one by Dave Burrows.

Fire Safety Inspector Katelyn Qualey introduced Fire Plans Examiner Don Damron this morning following coffee.

Don Damron gave us tips on preventing and handling fires in the home.

February 17 - Saturday

This is what the hall looked like just before the doors were opened for the flea market at 9 am this morning.

Here is the view outside as they started coming in.

This is the crowd as soon as everyone got in the door.

Here is the Orange Acres smallest tree with the tiny crop of 1. It is a Valencia and will be picked this week. If we plant some trees under whose shade we will not sit, then this is certainly one. It is 2 ft. tall, 40 blooms, l orange... Joe Stump

February 19 - Monday

There were thirty Orange Acres men attending the Men's Luncheon today at Sunnyside Village. It was the first time we had a luncheon here and it was very good.

Ed Sensenbrenner started the luncheon by asking God's blessing on the meal.

Organizer Reg Tays introduced the speaker following the meal.

Jason Golden, Area Director of the Gulf Coast Florida Fellowship of Christian Athletes shared with the men his experiences with this fine organization.

The door prize winners from left were Earle Brennan, Bob Eastman and first place winner Jim Lessard. They each won gift a certificate to a restaurant.

February 20 - Tuesday

There were 113 at coffee this morning.

February 22 Thursday

Mike & Jean Delaney were in Las Vegas on February 1 and Jean got this picture taken with 'BIG' Elvis. What a thrill.

February 23 - Friday

The ladies of Orange Acres met today at Sunnyside Village for their annual luncheon. There were 57 women present. Lorraine Labonte and Claudette Aubin did a great job of planning this event. They all enjoyed this great place, the good food and nice neighbors.

The entertainer for this event was Dick Fennel giving a great performance. He played big band music which was enjoyed by all.

February 25 - Sunday

My kids sent me pictures of the snow at Oswego New York. This one really says it all.....incredible ...this is NY not Colorado. Since we have residents from that part of the state I thought you might show it while weather isn't that great these next days.
Mike Delaney