A good friend

Our Rita Palazzo

A good friend of Lakewood Village left us early this morning. She had been in ICU for almost 2 weeks and she had not left the area.  Mike and her family has been with her constantly and Mike has been good enough to let us know what was going on.  I will let everyone know more when I find out.  We are all very sad at the loss of one of the very finest and dearest friend....... Our prayers and condolences with the Palazzo family.

If anyone would like to write in her book may do so by going to

http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com/ and let the family know you are thinking of her.

A lovely night of this year

Yes they enjoyed their wedding cake once more.

After 60 years the same bride and groom adorned their wedding cake again.

The catered affair was enjoyed by many of their friends and everyone wished them many more happy years.

Congratulations Ray and Martha

Lakewood Village news

Hope everyone has enjoyed this week with anticpation of the our holiday.   The weather was simply perfect for any celebration and any outdoors activities.
Some scores have been reported for games this past week:
     Bunco       no scores reported.
     Breakfast   at coffee hour had many new faces and then off to,
     Bocci....Practice and more practice
     Bridge      scores were handed in:   Ed   2650-   Harold   2380-   Lou   2380 & Judy 2300---   Bowling   Good group with good scores...Carol sent her thanksgiving treats.  Thanks...
And that is the 5 b's for the week!!!!
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Talked to and old friend,,,Dolores H. from Ohio and she is as always busy with another granddaughter's wedding.  Even though she misses the Village, she will be unable to return this winter.  She is a very busy lady and we do miss her outlook on our activities..
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Chatted a few minutes with Mike P about Rita whom we haven't seen much of this summer.  She has been under the weather for some time but I caught up with Mike and Rita is in the hospital and in ICU with her family watching over her.  When I hear more news, I will try to let people know.  She is a very dear and old friend of our Village.
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Another Village resident is Rick S. whom has been ill for some time now is in the Vet's hospital and we are keeping our thoughts with him also.
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If you have news of any of our friends and neighbors and want people to know what they are doing, let someone know and we will try to get it out to you.
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Happy News!!!!!
Ray and Martha M. are celebrating 60 years of wedding bliss this week so if you see them be sure to offer your wishes.  This is quite an accomplishment and we are proud of them.
Good luck to a very nice royal couple....
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ALL THINGS IN LIFE ARE TEMPORARY.  IF GOING WELL; ENJOY IT, THEY WILL NOT LAST FOREVER.  IF GOING WRONG, THEY CAN'T LAST LONG EITHER.

Turkey Dinner!!!

Thanksgiving day will be here Thursday but your Village held their special dinner Saturday night to a full clubhouse.

This was a sit-down meal that one person from each table served their own group.

The food was very good and we all had our choice of several different pies with the traditional whipped creme.

I'm sure we should mention the cooks and their helpers but I don't know all of them except Don,Carole and Dawn.  I'm sure that they must of had some help as this was a major venture to have fixed all this food in time for everyone to have a hot dinner together.

We thank the entire crew for their efforts in helping  us have a few minutes with our friends and neighbors.

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Enjoy next week as the weather has been almost perfect here in our Village.  If you are traveling,,,,be safe and healthy.....

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone

Scores for the week

Your week-end proved to be a busy one as was the beginning of the week.

Starting off the week..

Bunco!

Good group came to play and your winners were:

Most buncos went to Tom & Sandy.

Most games won by Marie and Barb.

Patti enjoyed her chair the most...

The treats were brought in by Patti and Pat A.

See you next Monday.

Breakfast!

Tuesday coffee hour was held to a group of hungry people and some traveled outside to:

Bocci!!

Yes! they have begun to practice for the upcoming season.

Bridge!

Your scores were delivered and they are:

Ed   1960, Marge 1830,  Doug 1820, and Peggy  1520.

Thanks for getting your scores in...

Bowling !

4 teams bowled this Wednesday night with some great scores and everyone enjoyed the time spent with each other.  The great treat was when Carole T. sent in with Don her tray of delicious treats and of course Don took home an empty tray.  Thanks Carole for thinking of us....

And that folks is the 5 B's for the week!!!! 

Lew just sent me the golf scores for the week.
Low lady---Toots A.  Low men (9) holes ---Lew G. and Low men (18) holes  Barry S.
Lew will send the scores whenever he can.   Thank You...

This Saturday is the Thanksgiving dinner being served in your beautiful clubhouse.  I'm told that they still have tickets for sale at $5.00 if you wish to attend.  This is a chance to have a lovely dinner with your friends and neighbors.  Check it out...

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Old Friends are Gold!

New Friends are Diamond!

If you get a Diamond, don't

forget the Gold!  Because to hold

a Diamond, you always

need a Base of GOLD

This week-end in the Village

The Veterans Day's memorial flag raising was honored by some of our local Veterans.  We also have some of our neighboring countries with us. The salute was made to all of our Veterans and their songs were sung.  Thank you for attending.

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Your club house was transformed into to a  large  Treasure Hunt. There were many vendors inside as well as outside in our parking area.  This all started at 7 in the morning to set up and was ready to go by 8.  I don't have a count of people or money for you at this moment.  Perhaps someone will let us know.  The kitchen was busy all morning and the food moved right along.  We will want to thank the donors for their soups.  Carole T, Connie S, Patti B, and Barb.  The kitchen crew was kept busy the whole time...
The cake wheel ended in a bake sale that went quite quickly.  Ever so yummy....Thank You....
50/50 winner was announced and someone was quite happy.  Good going...
There were many people to thank for making this a success and you know who you are, so thank you..
Everyone left by 2:00 and a crew decided to return in the morning for a clean-up day.  Our hats are off to Bo, Pat, Jim and Barb..Nancy C.  Nancy  did her tables and decided the floors needed to be cleaned as well.  We want to thank all of the clean-up crew as this was a major job.  We hope all who supported this event enjoyed themselves and found some wanted treasure.    Come back again soon.
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Pat A just handed me a quick note she would like to express and I would be happy to......

The Social Club would like to thank all the residents who donated to the Social Club sales table, dessert wheel and all the sellers for a successful yard sale.  A special thanks to the Cooks:  Barb, Connie, Patti and Carole.  The Servers: Marilyn, Beth, and Peg D.  The Cashiers:  Dot, Don & Carole.  The Sales table: Jody , James, and Nancy.  The set-up and clean-up:  Tammie & Kim,
Jim & Barb, Nancy, Bo and Pat.
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Don't forget to get your tickets to this Saturday's dinner.  You MUST have a ticket to attend..no later than Wednesday.....

Check your weekly events as there is something all the time for you to enjoy...

Scores and update

Your club house has been busy this week with the upcoming events.

Everyone can come over Friday morning at 10:45 am for the Veterans Day flag raising event.  This is to honor all our veterans here and abroad.  The ceremony won't take long but it is very important to those who have served your country.  The Social Club will serve coffee and a lite snack so you can stick around for a few minutes.

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Saturday morning at 8:00 am sharp the doors will open to the great  yard sale.  There will be other vendors but this is mainly to help the Social Club raise money for activities, so let's all try to stop over and help them out.  There will be food offered for sale, to those who wish to stick around.  They also will have their cakewheel going for a quarter ,so please bring your donated cakes or etc. early and then take a chance on taking home something delicious.

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The 50/50 will be sold throughout the morning and they plan on having 2 drawings so check this out as it could produce a great sum for some lucky person.

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This week we have golf scores reported in by Lew but due to the small attendance back, they moved through the game quickly.  Reported scores are:  Low Lady:  June G.----Low man:  Logan L.---Most pars: Lew G and Logan L. (each tied with 3).  There were no pin shots this week....

They have their schedule out for the season and this was printed in your newsletter. Check it out for dates.

Thanks Lew for keeping us informed.

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A special note from Kevin and Fran M:  They should arrive in Vero on the 23rd and want everyone to know the weekly ADULT picnic-in-the-park will commence starting on Monday Nov. 28 at 4:00 pm.

Any questions you can contact them when they arrive to our Village.

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Bunco scores came in this week with a good group of people who enjoyed this fun dice game.

Most bunco with 4 went to our own MICKEY. 

First place with most games won out of 30  were Mickey and Glenn with 20....

The one who enjoyed their chair the most goes to Nancy C. this week. 

Everyone who came got to meet some new people and we invited everyone to come back next week on Monday night at 7:00.

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I noticed in the clubhouse that the food baskets were not filling up very quickly.  Perhaps you could check your pantry once more and see if you have anything extra that you could bring over so that the Social Club will have enough to distribute to several families in our Village.  We all thank you.....

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Bridge Scores    are in for this week....Ed   1930,,,Peggy  1660,,,  Judy  1650....Thanks for the scores.

Last.....

Our Thanksgiving dinner will be held on the 19th in our clubhouse and the donation is just $5:00 per Adult and $2.00 for children 4-11,** 3 and under with parents free.....  This will be a sit down dinner that they will serve personally to you.  Of course this a traditional meal so you will have plenty to eat.  Get your tickets early so they know how many to prepare for.  Don't miss this opportunity to be with your friends and neighbors on the wonderful holiday. Arrive a few minutes before 6:00 for seating...

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Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important......

update on babies

Our new momma got to hold both of her new born babies for the first time.  The twins are progressing wonderful and we keep in touch with them daily.   Everyone is so proud of this event and the blessings from everyone is really appreciated.  Thank You.... This is from all of the McCollam's....

Sad News from the Village

Sorry I had missed a piece of news from our Village as Karen Sands has lost her lovely sister, Kris to Breast Cancer on October 31, 2011.  Karen had taken Kris into her home until the pain became unbearable and she moved to the beautiful Hospice House for her final days.

We all want Karen to know we feel her pain and hope she and Kamie will continue to heal here in our beautiful Village.  Our thoughts and sympathies are with her family.

Friday November 11, 2011 Veteran's Day

This Friday we in Lakewood Village will be holding our annual Veteran's Day flag raising event. Veteran's Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls.  The restoration of observance of Veteran's Day to November 11, not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veteran's Day:  A celebration to honor America's (and Canada's) veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to sacrifice  for the common good.
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A Veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America "for an amount of " up to and including my life!
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We have many in our Village who have served for their country and we hope everyone will attend our ceremony on Friday at 11:00 am, to honor our own special Veterans...
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We respectfully ask that all of you reflect on this event and the sacrifices that millions of our men and women have made to ensure our freedom and safety in these United States of America and Canada.

Up Date for the week.

I have had word that Gene S. had his surgery yesterday and Nancy said that everything went well.  Everyone in the Village sends their good wishes for a speedy recovery.  Thanks Nancy for letting us know and we will look forward to when y'all can come down again.

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Monday night was the official trick or treat in our Village and there were so many great kids running around that everyone was pleased with their manners and costumes.  If you were out driving, I hope you were very careful as they were all over our roads.
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Tuesday morning the coffee hour was presented in our clubhouse and Pat A. was our hostess.  We hope you will be able to attend next week for your coffee and donut....
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Wednesday night was the bowling at 6:30 p.m. with a small group as bowlers were quite busy this week. They assemble again each Wednesday and you are invited...
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This week-end leaves everyone clear to get your items ready to donate to the BIG yard sale that is coming up NEXT Saturday morning ( Nov. 12th) at 8:00 am.  We hope you will be generous with your donations as this is the Social Club's fund raiser for their kitchen.  If you would like to help during the morning, with a table, kitchen or other area's, please let a social club officer know.  I know the kitchen will need some help with the sandwiches and soups.  Check it out....
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Next Friday Nov.11, is Veterans day,(National) and we here in the Village will be honoring our veterans with a flag raising and a lite snack afterwards.  Please try to attend at 11:00 am...
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The secret of happy living is not doing what you love, but loving what you do.....

Have a safe and happy week-end everyone!!!