Good bye and Hello

Sorry to see the old year go even though we had

some good times but the new year is

coming in and we will welcome it for the

new and exciting times.

Good-bye

2008

Hello 2009Bring on the new year with a bang and
enjoy the activities that the Village has to offer.
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Our wishes for all to have a wonderful New Year's Eve.
and hopefully in our Clubhouse come Wed. night.
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May you all have a Happy New Year.

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It is by growing old, that one

learns to remain

young.

Christmas Angels

Last night we all heard the Christmas Angels sing
in our Village.
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A wonderful group of happy wanderers were giving
us the performance that made us stop and think just how
lucky that we are to give thanks for this holy season.
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Whoever you were I know that we thoroughly enjoyed your
singing and laughing while strolling Thru our Village.
You have made many smile when some didn't have
much to smile about.
We thank each and everyone of you for your
love of the season.
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Another note...
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It seems that several people were blessed with an
additional surprised gifts that were delivered this
morning.
The Village elves were very busy and I have had
thank you notes from some.
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May you all enjoy this Eve and tomorrow
with someone you love.
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Bocci Games

Received word from some Boccie players

that they had a great day practicing

for when they will be really competing

come the new year.

Peg tells me that the girls in all their

glory won their games and will

continue to practice.

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It seems some elves have been around the

Village this week doing some

much needed help and repairs for the those who have

trouble getting their places

into shape.

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This is what Lakewood Village is all about and we

appreciate any help you may give to your

neighbors.

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To handle yourself, use your head.

To handle others, use your heart.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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Your editor and reporter for Lakewood Village Blog

want to take this moment to thank all of you during this

Holiday.

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We have had an exciting time bringing you all the news that

we could find and hope you have enjoyed the seasons that we

were able to share with you.

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The Village is blessed with so many wonderful people who

really care about one another and show it all through

the year.

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Our thoughts for you is to have another blessed and

happy year with our Village family.

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Watch for the carolers tuesday nite.

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This message is brought to you by:

Diane B, and Barb M.

Bridge scores for Dec.

Last Angel visit

It seems there was one more Angel visit this week.
I do believe our special visits are at a end.
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Gene S.#297
will be the last surprise this season.
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This was a very unselfish act done by someone
who was thinking of those who
needed a surprise lifting in these
hard and trying times.
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We may never know who did all these
wonderful visits but we want them to
know it was appreciated.
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Tis the season to be thinking of others
and we in the Village are doing our best
to make this one of most happiest of
the year.

Another Miracle soon

We are going to have another miracle in a

couple months.

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Chris & Brandy

are going to experience the birth

of their first child

after the new year.

Brandy tells me that they are

so excited and are waiting until

their little angel comes into this

world to find out just what name they will be

giving their newborn.

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Our sincere congratulations to one of

the nicest couples who live in our

Village.

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We will all be waiting for the good news.

Our love goes out to you.

Surprise visitor

This week in the A section we were witness to

one of our turtles laying her eggs.

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In the back yard of Doug and Peg B,

this energetic momma worked very hard and

with about 12 witnesses got her nest cleaned out

to lay several eggs.

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Everyone was fascinated by how she got her

nest ready so she could deposit her treasures.

The neighbors were in awe has how much work

she went through to insure their safety.

The whole park will be watching and waiting for the

hatching when that occurs.

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Please keep us posted Sharon D. with any more

pictures and information you may come into.

Our thanks for this incredible sight of nature.

Angel visits once again

Just heard that the Spirit of Christmas
has been busy once again.
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Eleanor C. and Ernie H. have had a visit
from that ever surprising angel.
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This is the most wonderful thing that anyone
has done for so many people here in our Village.
We really don't need to know where these Angels
come from as we know they came from the heart
of someone special.
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The season continues as we take a walk outside at
night and see all the sparkling lights that our residents
have decorated their homes with.
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The Christmas spirit does live in
Lakewood Village
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A good exercise for the heart is to
bend down and help another up.

Red Hat Christmas

Today "17"

Lovely Ladies of Lakewood Village

met and enjoyed an outstanding Luncheon at

The Point West Club House.

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Everyone all looked beautiful in their Purple & Reds.

Some even had boas and all had a good time with them.

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Kathy R had the lucky number that earned her a

wonderful hand painted

Red Hat wine glass.

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Vince W. won the lucky Red Hat prize.

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The beautiful traveling bouquet was handed down by a drawing and once again your Queen Peg's number was drawn. This is the third time this lucky lady will have the honor.

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These adventurous girls have already planned their

next venture. It will be at Queen Mother's house

for a root beer social and movie.

This is planned for

January 14

and all ladies who are interested

in joining them to have a

wonderful time are invited!

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May you always have a

rainbow of smiles on your face

and

In your heart forever & ever.

Friends hug friends forever.

Merry Christmas

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.
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This brief note is from Cindy J. who is still
up north.
The winter has been really intense one with all
the cold weather and it does terrible things to one
with joint problems.
Was looking forward to spending some time there
with you and your beautiful holiday weather.

Unfortunately I won't be able to make the

trip until later in the spring.

I will be having some surgery done soon

and will be laid up for a time.

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My thoughts are with you and all my friends
and wonderful neighbors.
May you have a Happy, Healthy, Holiday
in Florida.

Congratulations

We have a birthday to celebrate this week and you
all know him as Ron S.
Ron is slowly up and around, feeling a little better
with all that extra pure air he is inhaling.
Have a great birthday Ron from all of us here in
your Village .

Dee A. will be 29 again on Sat. We wish you
many more..heehee.

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We also have several big Anniversary's to
acknowledge among us:
Bo and Pat will be out celebrating this week
Perhaps out on the cycle????
Doug and Margaret. Hope they will be back in fold
sometime soon.
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May you all have a wonderful day and we look
forward to next year that you will spend your
special day with us.
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Many people will walk in and out of your life,
but only true friends will leave footprints
in your heart.

New Angel Visits

Once again some of our Village people were visited
by the surprise Angel.
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I just found out that
Connie & Gail were visited and didn't
even know it. A33
Doug found a Christmas moose sitting in his
workshop. A30
Chad and family each were blessed with
beautiful surprises. A 29,
Cecelia G #111,
John & Lew F. # A48 ,
John & Grace G. A32 ,

John & Jessie C.# 31,

David & Deanna A. #227,

Rog & Debbie C and our own Patti.

were all visited somehow and no one

knows when.

This is something of a mystery to all of us

but what a wonderful gift to each and

every one.

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If you were visited, let me know and we will

all get to enjoy the feeling of Christmas Spirit

together.

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Silence is often misinterpreted, but

never misquoted.

DEDICATION

Saturday December 13, 2008 will be remembered by the 50 some Village people who came to pay their respects to the dedication of our new activity building.

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Your President, Dave A. opened the ceremony under the Christmas decorated balcony for all to see and hear. His memory was that Normand and John G were two determined people to make sure we were going to have the best that we could.

The building turned out beautifully

and we are very impressed.

Normand had served in all levels of our Village and we sincerely appreciate it.

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Barb E. thanked all who came, including her daughter, Holly and once again let us know how much Norm loved his Village. With that she unveiled the beautiful plaque secured to the wall of our new building.

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This day was set aside also for our open house with several new houses open for inspection.

People came and looked things over and I know we all tried to see that our Village was as pretty as we could make it. Perhaps soon we will have some new neighbors just as dedicated as our Norman was.

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Take the time today to

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Share your knowledge.

It is a way to achieve

character immortality.

Social Club Announcments

Your social club has several announcements

for all of us to consider.

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Lets get in the spirit of the holidays and

support your hard working group of

Village residents.

What ever you can do will be appreciated

and you will be rewarded

with that wonderful

feeling of giving.

Open House

Only 2 more days to go.....
Lets all get in the spirit of our Village and let
everyone know what a beautiful place it is to Live.
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Everything is always okay in the end,
if not, then it's not the end.
Keep smiling....

The Golden Angel

There seems to be the spirit of Christmas in several of
the homes this past week.
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Golden Angels
have been appearing in some of our homes.
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Eleanor S found a beautiful hand crafted golden angel
at her house and wonders if any of you have an idea
which one of Santa's elves could have done it.
She just loves this gift and it is now standing
between two Golden candles on her red Christmas
tablecloth in front of her nativity scene.
This just seems to add to the spirit of the season.
Thank you, whoever you are and may you have a very
Merry Christmas.
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This seems to be contagious as our house had also been
visited with not one but two Golden Angels.
At our house we feel blessed this season and know there
are others with stories that we would enjoy.
Just let me know so the Holiday cheer continues.
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The first step you take is always the most
important.

Saturday

Just been sitting here wondering if we have enough treats

for Saturday's open house.

Thank You

The family of Chester and Elizabeth Dutille

and brother Peter and Peggy Dutille

wish to express their gratitude for all

the prayers and comfort during

the loss of Janice Camp this past week.

Janice was married to Glenn and has

lived here in our Village at #187

for several years.

She was the daughter of Chet and Betty

and leaves us with a wonderful

family who will

still live in our beautiful Village.

Glenn and Janice

have one son, Nathan and

two beautiful grandchildren.

Janice was born 10-20-51 and

left us 12-01-08.

She was 57 years young.

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Glenn would like to thank the

wonderful ladies who made the

exceptional lunch for the family in

our clubhouse on Saturday.

First and foremost humble thanks

to Sherry Wright.

and her attentive crew of

Delores, Marilyn, Peg, Vincie &

so many more.

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God only loans us for a little while

and in time

he calls us home.

We all know Janice is home now

even though we will all miss her.

Just a thought for today

Another beautiful thought for today.

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Happiness comes through doors you didn't

even know you left open.

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Life is a gift to you...

The way you live your life

is your gift to those who come after.

Make it a fantastic one.

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Enjoy another beautiful day

in our Village.

Grand Re-opening

This Saturday December 13th , your Village
will host an open house at 9:00 a.m. with a dedication
to the memory of Normand G. Emard at 10:00 a.m.
We also need volunteers with golf carts to assist us
shuttling prospective residents around the park.
If you are interested please call Sherri at
794-0408.
She will be happy to talk to you.
Lets's all get excited about showing our beautiful
Village.
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Keep next saturday open and have those
happy smiles on your beautiful faces.

Former Residents.

Al and Lorriane B who were East section residents
for several years, are back up North at their
home in Maine.
They had planned on visiting Florida by now but
Al had to go in for a cauterization and therefore
it will be a little later that they will return.
Perhaps when they are able they will come and
visit with us once again.
Good Luck Al and Lorraine

Thanks to Delores H. for this information

Santa came to the Village

YES!!!

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Santa Claus came to our Village today and

our beautiful decorated clubhouse welcomed him

with open arms.

The music kept everyone jumping and singing

Christmas Carols.

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Your hosts for this wonderful morning were:

Dot B, Sherry W.,Mary L., & Carlo B.

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Breakfast was cooked and served by

Renee, Joan, Robin, and Lisa.

They did an outstanding job of cooking

the pancakes, sausage and serving milk and juice.

Everyone got to eat all they wanted and it was

really yummy.

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Everyone got to sit on Santa's lap and had their

picture taken. Each was given a gift to take home.

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Next came the coloring contest that resulted in

multi winners.

Zack, Grace, and Truman won with their

beautiful talents.

Way to go kids...

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Drawing was held and the winner of

8 Wet and Wild tickets went to

Vincent F.

We know he and his family will enjoy the

fabulous prize.

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All in all this was a success of a well planned

party for all our kids who live in our

beautiful Village.

Our sincere thanks to the Lakewood Village

Social Club for planning and executing this wonderful

time for our Kids.

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For more pictures you can see them in our

clubhouse on the peg board.

Breakfast with Santa

The kids will be having breakfast with Santa

this Sat. Dec. 6th in our Christmas

holiday decorated clubhouse.

This all starts at 9:30 a.m.

They will get to eat with Santa and

will be in a coloring contest that awards

will be given.

As usual Santa likes to bring gifts too.

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This is a great treat for parents and their

children.

Lets try to be there to support your

host and hostess,

Tom and Dot. B.

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The most important things in your

house are the people.