Lakewood Village

For those who never met me or are not long-time residents - I am a former resident of Lakewood Village.  I started this blog when we lost our "Village News Channel" several years ago.  Barb graciously took it over when we left Florida and has done an amazing job in keeping it up.  I still "edit" or help out when there is a 'blog issue' so - I still have editorial license...  So here goes...

This forum is completely volunteer driven - and at this point, Barb is the only one that ever volunteered.  It is a venue for announcing birthdays, funerals, updates, important issues, Social Club events and activities, and anything else our VOLUNTEER decides to post on it.  If you don't like what is being posted, don't read it.  It is very, very simple.

For those who enjoy reading it - Friends, residents, our Northern neighbors, former residents, and all the rest of us that enjoy seeing what our old friends are up to and what life in the Village is doing -


THANK YOU BARB FOR YOUR CONTINUED TIME AND EFFORT FOR THE GOOD OF THE VILLAGE!!!  


If and when Barb decides she has had enough, there most likely will be no more blog... so... from me... and I still read every single post and comment... THANK YOU BARB.

and to whomever decided to use this venue for a complaint box (and an anonymous one at that) - shame on you.

We've prided ourselves on the ability to only monitor comments and not have to screen them - but that can be changed so that no comments will be posted until someone has time to read and screen them beforehand. All positive and constructive comments are appreciated and encouraged.  Anything that you would like to see posted needs to be given to Barb ~ and she will post what she deems appropriate ~ until she is tired of it and chooses to just shut it down or let it change hands (if there is anyone that even cares as much as she did and would even do it.).

This post may very well be deleted also - but I've had my say to whomever the ungrateful resident is.

Thank you for your time.
Diane

pot-luck dinner

If you missed Saturday night's pot-luck dinner in our clubhouse, you missed some great company and lots of different kinds of food dishes.  Those who came had a great hour of dinning and visiting.  They plan to do this again later in the summer.   Our thanks to Bo,&; Pat and their committee for a great evening....
Hope you all enjoyed Father's day with your family.   
Thanks can be returned but never borrowed.
I understand residents have been using our beautiful pool.  It is there for all of us.  Be sure you wear your badge. If you don't have one, contact the office for one as patrol or any share holder will ask you to leave if you don't have it with you.  Let's play by the rules 
Sorry to inform everyone but Coffee hour on Tuesday mornings is being discontinued until this fall.  We want to thank Bo and Pat for all they have been doing and perhaps if you know of someone who was planning on going over tomorrow, let them know not until this fall......

Hope you all saved this Saturday for the Lakewood Village community Pot-luck evening in the clubhouse. If you are a resident then you are invited.
Bring your favorite dish to share at the buffet table.
This will start at 6:00 so be there in time to get a table with your friends.

June

The month of June is just spilling over with birthdays.  If you have one you will be celebrating with some of Lakewood Village's finest.
Eleanor and Jim share the 3rd.  Mary L. along with Ernie and Barb have the 20th.Have a good one Doris C.
I know that Al. H. has one somewhere in here....23th?
June came around quite quickly as will the storms so keep a watch on the weather....Have your plans in mind.  Keep those yards clear of trash....
YES!  There is still coffee hour on Tuesdays in our cool clubhouse.  Sorry this was omitted from the monthly calendar but Bo and Pat have said  as long as there is an interest they will make coffee and get the donuts.  Let's show up and support them.....

I'm sure someone can sing.....

Happy birthday everyone....

Memorial Day

I haven't heard about any celebration being planned for Memorial day so you can plan your own fun for the day. Please remember what the day is for...

Pot Luck coming up in June

June 16 at 6:00 p.m. in our clubhouse there will be a family pot-luck meal.  This is for all Lakewood Village residents and their house guests.
Please bring your favorite food dish to share with your neighbors on the buffet table.
Any questions call Bo or Pat @  299-4940.

come over and spend some time with your friends and neighbors.  The beautiful pool will be open....

Happy Anniversary

We want to express our congratulations on achieving 50 years of marriage to John and Jessie C.  We hope you have many more with us here in the Village.  Enjoy your special day......Your children put on a wonderful tribute to you in our beautiful decorated clubhouse.  The pictures are priceless.  The food exceptional and the company great......You had so many friends show up to hug you both.....  Thank YOU

Mother's Day

Hope you have plans to spend Mother's day this Sunday with your mother or someone special....
I know today Connie was surprised with the visit from several of her kids who came to spend Mother's day with her.  Everyone is pleased to see Jim and Abby, along with Stevie....I think the guys are planning a few fishing trips this week.  Even Uncle Doug might get in on the fun....
Does anyone have a good story coming up???
Happy new mother's day Courtney with your twins......
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Connie and her 3 boys

Nice to have Eleanor's daughter, Mary Anne with us for Mother's day....

Graduation Time

I know that some of you have family graduating this spring and if you care to let me know, I will list them right along with my oldest grandson....Chad is the son of Connie Shumate.

Chad Nichols.  Indian River State College   "2012  Associate in Science ".   Congratulations on your achievement of a very difficult several years.  We are very proud of you....Also Jim & Abby and Steve.....I know there will be more.............

News from up North

John and Grace sent a note that they had made it back up north and looking forward to their fun filled summer.
Flowers doing well and garden in soon.  They will be going to confirmations and graduations for their grandchildren. 

Good to hear from you and will look for you coming back in October.  Have a great summer.
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Next we have heard from Teresa S.  She was playing golf this week and had a heart attack on the golf course.  They had gotten her to the hospital where life saving techniques were applied.  She has been in touch with several people and doing well.
For those who would like to send her a card, this is her address up north...
Teresa Stine
28 Fairway Dr.
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870

the best

Teresa had been quite active in our Village for many years before moving.  Our best wishes on a speedy recovery....
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An interesting phone call this afternoon.....Martha M. let me know that Ray is doing much better with the help of family, friends, neighbors and nurses.  He is trying to respond quickly as soon as possible as they want to fly back to Michigan to have his doctors check him out.  She was very optimistic.....I now understand that Ray and Martha have returned up north and Ray is doing just great as of Sunday.  Way to go....  Thanks Peg.
In the next sentence she let me know that Gordy K. had called to let us know that is wife, Marie had passed away this morning.  They had lived here for many years but left several years ago.  Our activities were always graced by their attendance . Our condolences are with Gordy and the family from all of us in Lakewood Village.....
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I have an address for Gordy if you wish to send him a card:


Gordon King
950 4th St. East
Owen Sound
Ontario, Canada
 N4K6A3
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