Line Dancing

 Monday mornings are always a blast.  Beth V. leads us with our 10 AM calisthenics in the form of a full hour of line dancing.  This week there were enough show up to make 2 lines ~ the good times are growing~

With the warm weather - many of us ladies have decided that we get more of a workout here than we do at Curves!

Joan and Patty help out with their own leads and we all have a hilarious good time.  We have some wonderfully good dancers ~

but even those of us who aren't in that group have a great time.   All the good laughs and companionship keep us all coming back for another workout each week.

Line dancing is at 10 am every Monday morning!

See you there :->

Bunco from Monday Night..

Some fancy bunco's were rolled with multiple winners.

** Pat and Sandy worked hard at rolling 3 bunco's each.**

First place came with 20 rolled by Barb.

Second place was rolled by Jo

and the hot seat goes to Hazel who will be sure to return next week

to turn it over to someone else.

We don't have to many more weeks of these games so we all want to

come and enjoy the time we all have left.
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Many thanks to those who help put up the tables and return the clubhouse

to the way it was when we arrived.

Next week we should have all the correct tables in place and we then will be

able to sit more comfortable.

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The treats this week were provided by Jean and Diane. It is so pleasant to have

a snack during and after our games. Thank You.

Madi Gras

Watch for the baby in the cake...

Up date for your information on the Mardi Gras.....

The cake is been baked and the decorations are being displayed so we can start to get ready.

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Mardi Gras?????

This is the last fling before Lenten period.

40 days before and between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. March 8th this year is the official date for this fun event. Much later than usual.

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Vincie still has tickets for this event and you will be able to buy them from her on Tuesday at coffee hour. If you wish to participate in this fun evening and see who will become your next King and Queen for the coming year, be sure to attend this Saturday night at 6:00 in our clubhouse.

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Maybe this is a good time to::: Dream as if you'll live forever: but live as if you'll die today....

VISITORS

On this beautiful Friday afternoon , this is who came to visit...

This afternoon we found wandering our Village a couple of Sand Hill Cranes.

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These birds are not uncommon around here but it is always a wonder to see them moving so freely around our park. They don't bother anyone and they really are not afraid of you but we always keep our distance because they are WILD.

We try to watch for any wild bird or animals around and just view them from a distance.

Nature sure is amazing!!!!!!

Discovery's last launch

Discovery, the world's most traveled spaceship, thundered into orbit this afternoon.

Many Village people stood outside and waited to get a chance to see this amazing trip.

This was Discovery's 39th launch and the 133rd shuttle mission overall.

No other spacecraft has been launched so many times.

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We here in Lakewood Village have seen many launches in the past as to the north of us the skies are just perfect to watch these missions.

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Discovery is expected to be eventually put on display by the Smithsonian Institution.

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Hope everyone has had a chance to see at least one of these beautiful launches. There is to be several more in the next couple months. Watch for them.

Wednesday activity report.

Your champions of Lakewood Village Bocci:

Joan, Dee, Dave and Pat

This is part of group who has played Bocci this year on Tuesday mornings

Thanks Beth for the pictures.

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• Suffleboard scores are in with one leader:
• Ted J. is leading with 20 points

18 people joined in the game this morning and what a beautiful morning it was...

• They still have 2 more weeks of competition before their picnic.

Thanks Bob for the scores.

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Bridge scores are in:

Today is Ted's lucky day. He had high score for Bridge with 3210

• Norma comes in second with 2620
• Bob catching up with 2420
• Eric with a 2400
• And Margaret with her score of 2190.

Our thanks to Jo for getting me these scores so timely.
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• Seize the day.
• Never have regrets.
• And most importantly,
• stay close to your friends and family,
• for they have helped make you the
• person that you are today.

Birthday Boy

Another guess who......
We have a birthday coming up that we want to acknowledge...
It is pretty good when you have another birthday and can have your family here with you. We wish our cutie a wonderful day and to have many more birthdays....

Mardi Gras 2011

This could be you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We now have the new fliers to be soon delivered to your place. This is always a fun evening with lots of surprises for everyone.

We all get a chance to either come in costume or casual.

Vincie always plans a exciting time and does all the cooking for us to enjoy. She makes sure that everyone has plenty to eat.

I will be putting more information on next week so we hope you will get your tickets early so that plans can be made.

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Lets all get out and enjoy one more event that Lakewood Village plans for us....

BUNCO SCORES

Once again 4 tables joined in playing bunco this Monday Nite.

We had 2 winners with 2 bunco's each.

Glen and Dolores took the honors.

They did some fancy playing. Great games.

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There was also a tie for first and second place of 20 games and they go to Glen and Delanah . They worked hard for these scores and we all cheered them on.

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The hot seat this week went to Tom and we hope we didn't scare him away as we all enjoy him playing this great game with us.

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Our treat lady Rita and special friend Diane brought the treats for the evening. Thank You....

My thanks to Connie for marking the scores and to Jo for helping set up the tables.

As you might assume, everyone jumps in and helps to make it a fun evening that we invite anyone who would like to come over on Monday nights at 7:00.

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See you at coffee at 9:00 in the morning....Your hostess has special treats for us along with the Tea Party pictures. Mardi Gras tickets are going on Sale from Vincie. Check out the bulletin board for up coming news and activities.....

SUCCESSFUL TEA PARTY

Yes!!!!! The Lakewood Village Ladies Luncheon Tea Party was a huge success this afternoon.

These wonderful ladies, Toots, Beth and Marilyn made sure our lunch was whipped up and presented in a beautiful array. Our many Tea pots were continuously filled with the most aromatic fragrances. Our humble thanks to you.

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Each table had their picture taken and I have put on only a couple for your enjoyment.

If you notice we had several young ladies present as this was their first official Tea Party. We were all proud and thankful for Connie to invite her granddaughter and best friend.

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There were so many people to thank for presenting this afternoon of remembrance in our captivating clubhouse. Each table was decorated to each of the hostess style and there were so many beautiful tea cups and tableware. I don't think anyone was disappointed in any of the presentation.

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The door prizes and gifts were displayed by Connie who made up some very imaginable baskets for everyone to admire and were given to those who name had been drawn. We really want her to know how much we appreciate all the work and baking that she and other volunteers had done for us.

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Dolores had planned the afternoon with so many good idea's and everyone jumped in to help. Peggi once again baked her famous Teapot Cake and as usual was spectacular. She had set up the screen with some of our past luncheons that we were very pleased to review. It was fun to go back a few years to see everyone once again. Our thanks to Patti for printing the tickets and fliers. A special love to Diane who worked over the pictures and cleaned them up and made them so much prettier. Dolores should have them ready for you before the end of the week.

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Everyone was very co-operative in having their picture taken. Of course it was easy with such beautiful ladies to work with.

To those who stayed around to help put our clubhouse back to our usual setting, we thank you and we do appreciate all that you did to make this another wonderful afternoon.

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Keep this day in your memory until next year when we hope to do this again.

LAKEWOOD VILLAGE LADIES TEA PARTY

Coming up this Saturday is the Ladies Tea party and if you don't have your tickets yet, call Dolores H. as she might have one left...

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This is one event that all the ladies will come in their finest hats and dresses. Of course the photographer will be on the site to take pictures of these gorgeous ladies. This is really a dream come true.....

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The tea luncheon begins at 12:30 but pictures will be taken from noon until we begin serving.

There will be drawings, games and a whole of fun all rolled up in the beautiful decorated clubhouse. I'm sure some of you will be amazed at how much thought was given to the outcome of the tea.

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We are so happy to be able to host such a memorable afternoon for all our beautiful ladies to enjoy.

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Try as often as possible to smile-it is the key that fits the lock of every body's heart....

Wednesday activity report.

Today has been quite a busy one for our Village people.

Everyone has been on the move and I have been given these reports:

This morning your shuffleboard players still played despite so many of the women were missing. 11 showed up and the leader changed with only one leader to date. Ted J. with 18 points will only have 2 more weeks to hold on to this lead. We will be watching.... Would like to thank Bob C. for getting these scores to me so timely.....

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The bridge also suffered today as so many of the women were missing but Leween did manage to get me their scores:

Bob came in first with his 3080!!!! great score..

Ed came in next with his score of 2660..

Peggy is next with her score of 2330 and

Lew with the score of 2260.

We hope everyone had a great time as the weather was perfect today...

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Bocci was played yesterday and their competition is coming to the end. Next week we will check out their results..

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The reason so many of our LADY BUGS were missing. They were enjoying their outing at the Pelican refuse relief , over on A1A and out to the Squid Lips for lunch. It was a most enjoyable afternoon and I know they are still planning more outings very soon.

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This is one of reasons that our Village is so popular with so many people. There is something going on all the time....If you still have the energy, tonight is WII bowling in the clubhouse at 6:30 so come over and see what the end of the day looks like.

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A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest people.

BUNCO SCORES

On a cool evening a great group of players turned out to play the Village's favorite dice game.

Most bunco's thrown for the evening was Pat A with 3. Several others had 2 and tried to catch up.

First place with 18 games ended in a tie goes to Jo and Mickey.

Second place went to Pat A who really worked hard to catch them

The hot seat for the evening ended with Bo but we will see him next week...I think he likes this game??????

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Treats were provided by our treat lady, Rita. Scores were marked with the help of Jo. Thanks to everyone. Special thanks to Diane.....

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Have patience, all things are difficult before they become easy.....

Valentine's dinner,dance

I have heard several reports on the Valentine Dinner Dance and they have all been wonderful.

The Roses appeared that people were very pleased to have on the table.

The food was enjoyed by all and the dancing started and once the band found the right combination, everyone was up on their feet dancing away. The evening was suppose to end at 9:00 but everyone was having such a good time that many stayed around.

We love to hear of these wonderful times that our Village people are having.

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Doing your best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

We are all waiting for the next moment in our Village's social life.......

Thanks Diane for attending and giving this report to me.... You two look very happy....

Happy Valentine's Day

Tomorrow evening at 6:00 p.m. in our lovely decorated clubhouse, the dinner dance will be take place.

If you already have your tickets I know you will be ready to have a wonderful sweetheart evening.

This is their special spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings and they have planned to have live music so you can dance the evening away.

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Our wish is for everyone to enjoy Sunday night with the Village so that you can spend time with other friends on Monday. Have some fun and enjoy your loved ones.

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A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest people.....

Sad News Today

I now have confirmation on the news from Rick and Sharron Doyle.

Their son went on to be with his heavenly family and there will be visitation 7-9 Friday and 9-10:30 at Heritage Funeral home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd, Orleans.

Funeral Mass. 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Divine Infant Parish, 6658 Bilberry Drive, Orleans.

Reception to follow at the funeral home.

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We are all so sorry to hear of the loss that our dear friends, Rick and Sharron are enduring. The Village sends their deepest sympathies and let it be known that our prayers are with them and their families.
You can left click on the newspaper notice to enlarge it....

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For those who wish to send a card to Rick and Sharron:
1455 90th ave. Lot A36, Vero Beach, Florida 32966.
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I know they would appreciate hearing from you when they return to our Village this week...

Days results.

This is Wednesday and it is always a full day of activities.

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You have your swimming exercises with Miss Peggi and that good feeling.

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Shuffle board is going strong with their 20 players this morning. They still have 3 leaders @ 14 points. Ties are Martha, Robin, and Ted J. They all are going to be hard to beat. Will watch them close next week.

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Thanks Bob for getting these results to me...

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The afternoon brings the bridge players in the clubhouse and the scores are:
For the first time this season Jo came in first with her score of 2830
Second place was won by Margaret and her score was 2750
Eric came in third with the score of 2200
And fourth with a 1930 brings in Harold.
These are scores for this week that was played in our clubhouse.
Thanks to Jo for getting me the scores and hope everyone has a great week...
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Age is not measured by years, but by the amount of enthusiasm for life one has maintained.

Big Bunco again

Even with the rain, 18 dedicated players for Bunco came out.

We all feel lucky to dodge only the rain rather than snow...

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Most Bunco' s rolled ended in a tie:

Bo, hazel and Joan came in with each 3.

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Most games won goes to Bo with a total of 21

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Second place with 20 went to Mickey...

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Tom came in full steam to capture the hot seat but he will be back again next week.

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Our thanks to Jo for helping with scores and to:

Rita and Jean for the yummy treats that everyone enjoyed.

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See you all next week when we all yell....BUNCO....

A few fun things...

This week we have a few more birthdays that we want to acknowledge:

If you see any of these people be sure to wish them a very

HAPPY BIRTHDAY....

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It is fun to go back a little..

BRIDGE SCORES

Today's Bridge games were played in our clubhouse and the results are as follows:

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First place goes to Doug with a total score of 3940

Second place goes to Judy with her score of 3230

Third place goes to Eddie with a score of 3160

Fourth goes to Phyllis with her score of 2790

and coming in

Fifth with an impressive score goes to Kevin with a 2270

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Thanks to Jo for getting these scores to me and hope everyone had a good time this afternoon.

New in Today

The swimming exercise is going strong with your instructor Miss Peggi. Today everyone did quite well and felt so good about themselves. They will again repeat their class on Friday.

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The Shuffleboard group played again this morning with their 20 + players.

The scores

are in and somebody upset the leader to give a chase for next week.

There are 3 leaders at 10 points: Robin, Martha, and Ted.

The weather has been absolutely perfect for all our outdoor games this week. Perhaps more Lakewood Village people will get out and enjoy what a wonderful climate we have here. Our sympathy's are with our Northern friends.

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My mother always enjoyed this sport and she had said "Do as well as you can today and perhaps you can do better tomorrow.."