Yep! they are there...

On this cloudy morning after coffee hour a few dedicated anglers went over to the island here in our village.

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You may recognize them as Doug M, Jim M. and our own Grandmama. They took the time to drown a few worms and their rewards were outstanding.

They were laughing and trying to figure out just what they had caught.

If you want to find out, all you have to do is ask them.

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Anyone can fish the area's on the Lake's shores that don't surround someone's property along with the Island.

Get your poles out and have some fun.

Bridal Shower

A Bridal Shower
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Barb E. and her daughters hosted a shower this week-end in our beautifully decorated clubhouse that so many wonderful people enjoyed.
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Karina B.
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The girls all had a marvelous time chatting and laughing with Karina and her wonderful family.
The guest of honor was showered with many usable gifts that we all were extremely happy for her.
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Bridal Bingo was the mixer that everyone enjoyed as many won the beautiful prizes.
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Along came the most beautiful decorated table of out of this world food that we had a hard time deciding what to choose. The cake was adorned with red roses and lots of whipped creame.
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We all wish Karina and Jose the best in the coming months with their wedding.

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May your troubles be less,
Your blessings more,
and may nothing but happiness,
come through your door.

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Hope your week-end went well.

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Be sure to let me know of any new residents that have become your neighbors. We will want to welcome them to our Village and let them know all the activities that we have to offer.

There are many things here to keep us all busy.

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Don't forget to attend our Community Coffee hour each Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. This is a great way to see your friends and neighbors and

what they have been up to.

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Come out and support your Social Club's Bingo each Tuesday night at 5:30. You could be the next winner.

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The month of September is almost gone and soon our Snowbirds will be returning. Be sure to watch for them.

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Have a safe day.

Greetings from Canada

Wonderful News:

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After a mix up in e-mail addresses, we finally got it right.

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Rick & Sharon D.

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The summer has been flying by so quickly with all that has

happened with family and friends.

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They had a very wet season but that was not their only problem.

Rick had surgery in June and is recuperating very well. He should

be ready for golf up on returning to our Village.

Good shot Rick.

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They have been in touch with so many of our neighbors,

The Bradfords, The Francis, The Allinotts, The Robertsons, The

Craigs, The Kings and several more. WOW! That sounds really

wonderful to see so many friends during the summer.

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They are starting their shutdown and hope to begin

their journey back to "Paradise" Lakewood Village

around the 3rd week in October.

We will all be looking forward to when they arrive and

see their wonderful smiles and exciting stories.

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Thanks for the update as we all appreciate your news.

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Good Luck on your drive down and

keep safe.

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Some people cause happiness wherever they go,

and some people cause happiness

whenever they go.

Lakewood Village Girls

Friday a group of girls from our own Lakewood Village decided to

spend the day going to the movies and out to lunch.

Everything went according to plan but for a few detours.

Lunch ended up at the Mall and all different meals.

This along with all caused many laughing giggles. Of

course this is typical of Oueen Peg and her

Red Hat Ladies.

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These girls never fail to have but the most, laughable,

funny and wonderful time whenever they get to-gether.

I know there is more to the story so you could ask any one

of them what really happened.

Peg, Alice, Mary, Nancy, Nettie, Delores.

It is always fun to see what those girls come up with.

Maybe next time you will be invited.....

Coffee Hour News

Coffee hour was held as usual by your Social Club.
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Ron and Eleanor S. brought their daughter Mariane Q with
them as she is staying here for a week or so.
Mariane has had quite a time lately as they are still recovering from
the aftermath of the hurricane in Ohio.
Unbelievable that it had affected them in the midwest.
We all hope they enjoy our wonderful weather here in the Village.
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Other news
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Had word that John C. has been readmitted to the hospital after
his knee surgery. We will keep watch on his progress.
The Village wishes him speedy recovery.
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Our Social Club has a line-up prepared for the Coffee hour.
Please plan to attend next Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
These plans will be announced later.
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Important Meeting!!!!!!
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ALL SHAREHOLDERS
There is a monthly meeting to be held this Thurs. in the
Clubhouse at 7:00 p.m.
This is a chance to find out what your Board has been doing
this summer and what plans are in the making.
Take the time and put it on your schedule.
We all need to attend to get first hand information.

Week-end coming up

Once again our wonderful week-end is coming to the Village

and we all need to get out and enjoy everything it has to offer.

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I see that that some of our residents are returning and I hope to get

around and find out how their summer went.

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If you know anyone that we would be interested in, please let me

know. This is so exciting to see them come back to paradise.

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Check out all our activities and join in.

Helpful Hint

Thought we could use a helpful hint

Great News

John and Grace G.

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They are having a great time with all of the off shoots of

the hurricanes up there.

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Their youngest child has been selected as Validictorian of her

class from Nursing school. Who could have guessed that? Of

course we all could with wonderful parents like John and Grace.

She plans to marry in January and has chosen her wedding date

the 3rd, the same as Dad and Mom. quite lovely.

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They are planning on returning to the Village in the early

part of November and wishes the best to all their friends.

Very anxious to get back joining in our activities and

we will be watching for these two fine people to once

again returning.

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The best is yet to come

News from Coffee Hour

Chester and Betty D.

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Chet and Betty D #243 had their daughter and family

here for a week of exciting fun.

Daughter Jan is from Lebanon, N.H. and their son

John D. from Wilmington N.C.

This was an experience that they all

enjoyed and hope to do it again.

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Thanks Peggy for all the updated information.

Home again

Delorse H.

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Delorse made in home last week from an interesting

visit with her family.

She has been gone most of the summer and had enjoyed the

time spent with her daughter.

The time was used to produce a beautiful wedding with all

her inventive work, we know it was the best.

The summer brought good news and we welcome

her back to our Village.

Where were you?

Do you remember where

you were when you first heard this?

Many of us were at our coffee hour and

found it unbelieveable as to

what happened.

This has been 7 years ago tomorrow

and still feels like only yesterday.

Perhaps we need to take moment to

remember all those who

are no longer with us.

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Get Outside every day.

Miracles are waiting everywhere.

update

Eleanor S.

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A few days ago our

First Lady of Lakewood Village

gave us all a scare and ended up in the hospital.

She is now at home with Ron

and she is doing just fine with

the help of some home care

and wonderful neighbors.

She is listed in the directory

if you wish to give her

a call as she just loves us all in the Village.

Stay well Elli and we miss you at our functions.

News

~Coffee hour at 9:00 on Tuesdays.

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A small group turned out for the

1st community coffee hour

starting off the season.

We all enjoyed getting back to seeing

everyone and hearing what they have

been doing this summer.

The weather was the most talked about

and how lucky we have been so far.

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Phyliss B-Social Club President

made several announcements:

1st Tuesday of each month,

starting Oct 7th they will have

Nurses available to take blood pressures

and letting you know what the readings are.

On Oct.14th

another Bone Density test will be

given for those who missed the last one.

This will be done after coffee.

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Social Club meeting on

Thursday at 7:30.

ALL residents: Please try to attend.

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Oct. 31 at 5:00

There will be Halloween party for our

residents with lots of surprises.

More to come.

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Dave A, R.O. President announced that

we have some new residents.

#221, Jeff M.

A30, Doug M.&

#60.? at the moment.Sorry I didn't catch her name.

Things are looking up for our Village.

Please stop by and say hello

to our new neighbors.

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Bob O. is recovering from a set back

but his daughter, Amber, has

assured us he is doing much

better. Great news.

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Good to have some good news

during our uncertain weather.

Each day it is starting to look

better for us.

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I should have more news on

Eleanor S's condition

by tomorrow.

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Bingo tonight. Doors open at 5:00.

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No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

Up coming events

This week we are going forward with our planned
events.
Monday night at 7:00 Bunco will continue and invite
all to attend.
Tues morning at 9 a.m. Coffee hour will resume. Come
and reunite with your neighbors with delicious coffee
and donuts. We have been waiting for this so get up
and come over to the clubhouse.
Tues. night at 5:00 p.m. the doors will open for the Bingo to line
up your evening. Don't forget your dobbers. We wish
to support our social club as this is the back bone of all
our social events.
Thurs. @1:00 p.m. the Michigan Rummy continues and we
invite anyone who wishes to play a penny game to come
over and join in a lot of laughs.

There doesn't seem to much else planned but we are
grateful that we should beable to continue on with our
fun but are still watching the storms surrounding us.
Don't let down your guard and don't let it stop you from
enjoying the Village. By now all preparations should be done
for any on coming storms. So relax for a few days.
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You can get through anything if you stay put in Today.

Update on Weather

Hurricane Ike is a very strong Category 3 storm and its path is still very much uncertain. As far as a specific landfall location however, Florida is a very likely location at the present time.

There is a very high probability that we will be required to fully implement our hurricane procedures. Please all, take this week-end to prepare for its coming. If you have any questions regarding this storm, the office has information what supplies you need to stock as well as other resources that may be available.

Personal safety is a must! As we found out after the 2004 storms, property can be replaced but lives cannot!! Above all, stay safe. Do whatever it takes to keep safe.

Mind you, this is only a precaution.
We all need to take this storm seriously and still be practical.

If more comes in I will try to keep you posted.

Week-end coming up

OK..everyone.

We are all watching the weather reports on the TUBE.

Now is the time to get everything together and prepare for whatever is being thrown at us.

If we get only wind and rain, we will all be able to ride that out.

If more comes, at least in the past, someone will let us know when we must do something else.

We will do whatever we are told...

My hopes are that we have had enough and are going to be just fine.

Keep tuned in on all communications available and heed the advice of the experts.

In the meantime enjoy the mild weather we are experiencing.

News from friends

Bo and Pat A.

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They had planned on returning very soon but due to the storms approaching will wait to see what develops in the next few days.

All is well with them and they have been faithful in keeping in touch with the Village.

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Hazel P & Dorothy M.

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Hazel just had another birthday, yippee...

Sends her thanks to all who remembered her. Things are not going according to plans with her and the family.

Ed now has hospice in several times when it is needed.

He has some bad days so they help her out.

Dorothy has company now to help her out as she is able to relax to some degree. The winter is approaching and none of them are looking forward to it.

We are sure they wish they were down here to enjoy the Village.

Our hearts go out to these wonderful people and wish them the best to come.

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Life isn't fair, but it is still good.