Birthday Girls

Wishing 2 of our giggly girls in the Village

a very happy birthday.

Between the two of them they have over

a hundred years, mind you, I'm not

telling ages...

Love to both of you and hope this is one of

your happiest birthdays yet.

Pete and Peg

Our good friends Pete and Peg have arrived

home from their visit to N.H.in the winter.

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Glad to be home from their first visit to N.H. in

4 years and the temp was minus 29.

Needless to say they planned their outdoor trips

very carefully.

A lot of indoor games were played with the

children and grandchildren.

Time spent with Dad and Mary

made for a very memorable visit.

Coming home to a house without heat was

a shock but they will adjust to it.

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Good to see you made home and looking

forward to seeing you both around.

****

Most smiles are started by another smile

BRIDGE

Arrangements are made

Hello All,

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This is a note from Judy DeCherico's Niece,

Carol Confino.

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Arrangements have been made to have Aunt Judy's

service on Thursday at 1:30.

A graveside service conducted by

Monsignor of St. Daniel's church will be held.

I am trying to follow her wishes to the letter.

I have a desperate need to give her the respect

and dignity that she deserves.

A bittersweet note is that Thursday is Uncle Nick's birthday.

She is in my head and heart.

My love to you and I know that you will give a thought

to us tomorrow and smile a prayer to a truly

Wonderful woman.

****

We thank Carol and yes we will be thinking of

the family.

Winter in Canada

Thanks Leween...

Historic Day

Today continues our day in History.
A new President will be inaugrated and

we can all be a part of it.

It is an easy choice as it is on television at 12 noon

and by watching

you can be part of this celebration.

This is the 44th President of the

United States of America.

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Life is not a problem to be solved,

but a gift to be enjoyed.

Cold???

And you think it is cold here??
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This is the temperature in
Hudson, Wisconsin. We knew it was
cold here but the upper Midwest is
really having a cold, cold spell.
Now aren't you glad you are here???
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Enjoy our cool weather as summer
is coming.

Pictures

Red Hat Luncheon at West Pointe

The whole group of Lovely Ladies of Lakewood Village

Peg B. and Eleanor S.

Leween F.

Joan W.

Here are a couple of the Lovely Ladies of Lakewood Village.

Red Hat Ladies

Click on notice to enlarge it.

Coffee Hour News

Today's coffee hour was hosted by Doug and Peg.

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Our thanks for all their help.

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The clubhouse was full of old and new Villagers that

we all welcomed today.

It was good to see

Virginia and Joe

Rose L.

Leo and Dolly

and several others that I didn't

get around to talk to in time.

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There was some news concerning the

Social Club and their new officers.

This won't be final until their next meeting.

Watch for the day and time.

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You had a fl yer concerning the

Valentine Dinner Dance.

Saturday, February 14

6 to 9

Please plan to attend as you won't be

disappointed.

You must make reservations

$5.00 for residents and $8.00 non-residents.

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Your annual Yard Sale is coming up on February 21.

Keep this mind as more news will be coming.

****

Another unadvertised notice...

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Reservation only..

Lakewood Village Ladies Luncheon will be

held on Thurs. March 26 in our really decorated

Clubhouse.

This is for all of our Ladies.

Delores H. will be in charge of this once again.

She will be letting us know more soon.

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When someone shares something of value

with you, and you benefit from it,

You have a moral obligation to share it

with others.

I have tried to share any news that comes my

way and hope you enjoy it.

Something to think about

To get something you never had,

you have to do something

you never did.

~~~

Just a thought for today.

News from friends

Had news from Hazel P. this morning

that Ed is having a really rough time.

He has been ill for several years and the

family is with him now.

Hazel will let us know how is coming along

in the next several days.

Our prayers are with her and the family

~~~~~

Hazel is the sister to Dorothy Martin who

lives just several places from her in Indiana.

Dorothy has her family close to her so she

does have some comfort to lean on.

We are thinking of all of them as they

were Villagers for many years.

Hospital stay.

A quick note on Eleanor C. Lot 241

*****

Eleanor had her surgery and is doing very

well. She now has her own room that if

you wish, can send her a good wish or two.

Room 437

at the Indian River Medical Center

here in Vero.

She would just love to hear from you.

****

Everybody needs a hug...

It changes your metabolism

Judy DeCherico

I am so sorry to report the passing of another of

one of our oldest and sweetest ladies in our Village.

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Judy was born on July 2, 1918

and went to be with her darling on

January 6, 2009.

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Her husband Nick was with her until July 16, 2008

when he went on to greet her last night.

They had been married 57 years and had lived here in

our Village for over 36 years. A 57

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We will remember her for her famous homemade

apple pie which she so wonderfully donated to any

function that we asked for. They were so yummy.

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Nick and Judy were members of our Resident Owned

Corporation and we enjoyed the time that they spent

with us.

This morning I sat with Robin & Beth Virtue, along with

Bo and Pat Andreason who have been like Judy's children for

the past many years and they had so many wonderful

stories to tell of both Nick and Judy.

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Judy's family will be arriving today to make the final

arrangements to take Judy back up north to be with

Nick.

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If there is to be any memorial service her family will

let us know and we will act on it.

***

This has been a sad week for all of us but we will

be sending our prayers and express our deepest

sympathies to all of the family and friends.

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A true realty bargain is when you get good neighbors.

We just lost one of the best.

Bob LaBelle

As so many of you know by now,

our dear and good friend Bob has passed away.

Bob was born on July 21, 1925 and

went to his

maker on January 2, 2009.

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Bob and his lovely wife, Alice, have been

residents of our Village for many years and

was known by all of you.

They both attended most of our functions

and always had a good time.

Bob served as a board member for several years

and was often nearby with a helping hand,

he usually had a word or two to say

and we always listened to him

even tho' he would deny it.

~~~~~

He is survived by his wife Alice, 3 sons and

a daughter. There are several grandchildren.

They are with her now and have

been helping her cope with all the

arrangements that have to be done.

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As of this moment:

There is a Memorial Service to be

held in our Village Clubhouse on

Wednesday, January 7,

from 4 to 7 p.m.

*****

Each of us grieve in our own way and I know that

Alice will have a hard time not having her

sweetheart around so suddenly.

Your prayers and

best wishes

will mean much to her.

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From all of us in Lakewood Village,

we extend our

most heartfelt condolences.

****

A final note!

The memorial service was held and was a

beautiful tribute to a fine man.

We thank our own Bill M for the

wonderful and touching kind words that

he presented to all of those who attended

this afternoon of memories.

Thank you Karen for your music that

we have always enjoyed.

May Bob rest in peace.

Get well wishes

We want to add a few get well wishes to several of our

Village people.

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Had word that little Eleanor C. is in the hospital

and no other word at this moment. We will be

waiting anxiously for word on her condition.

Word....She is in Indian River Medical Center

Room 422. Haven't had notice of visitors yet.

Eleanor...did have surgery and doing just fine

at this post. Will try to keep you informed when

more comes in....

~~~

Rose L.

should be returning home from her trip up north

sometime next week. She had been under the weather

with her family and hope she is feeling better by now.

~~~

Nancy C.

had surgery last week and has been seen around the

Village doing really wonderful.

Way to go Nanc.

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to one of our most dedicated
couples in our Village.
*****
John and Grace will be celebrating their 33rd wedding
anniversary tomorrow quietly, if they can.
We will all want to wish them a wonderful day
and to have many more.
***
Your neighbors will be watching!!!!!!

Brr Brr Brr

This morning the traditional Polar Bear Swim went

on as scheduled, sorta.

We aren't sure who everyone was but do know

that all who showed up had a morning of shivers

and many laughs.

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This is done each January 1

and you are invited

to take a dip in our beautiful pool.

Of course the HOT

tub is also available and it was

definately taken advantage of!

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Our hats(clothes) off to you mighty brave

Villagers.

May we see you all again next January 1.

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Happy New Year Everyone

We survived

The New Year's Eve party was a huge success
according to everyone that I talked to this morning.
Did you see yourself having a wonderful time?
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The clubhouse was decorated beyond any that ever
had been done before.
The food, streamers, lights, favors and the beautiful
ball dropping at midnight had everyone having
the time of their lives.

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Your committee must be congratulated for thinking
of everything and having it appreciated by the
full house of Village people.
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Your local line dancers gave their presentation of
what you can do with weekly practicing and it certainly
was worth watching.
Thank you ladies
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The night ended with everyone wishing each one
a Happy New Year and looking forward to
when we can all get together during
2009.