Thought for Today

We all need someone so, today lets look up a friend

News from friends

Received news from several of our Villagers.

The Dutille's have made it to Piermont N.H.

and are enjoying all their 35,000 cows

and 750 people! The horse farms

look pretty good too.

Peg is enjoying all the fun with the grandkids

as we well know that this is her passion.

All along with her news came a tibbet from

Vinci W.

Friday and Saturday she will be celebrating her

birthday in Germany.

Their tradition is to entertain all their

friends and that is what they do best.

Our congratulations to a royal lady.

Big News

Virginia R. has checked in with some wonderful news.

On July 1, 1995 she has kept track of all the miles

that she done in swimming.

These miles have added up to at the moment of 2,900.

This has been done in 13 years and still going strong.

She has 100 miles to go to reach her goal.

She is hoping those fires in CA. are not to hot to swim

through.

When she returns to our Village she will have

completed her mission and

we will all be anxious to hear more of her experiences.

We are so proud of our own Virginia.

The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime.

It is never to late to become what you might have been.

Independence Day at Lakewood Village

The 4th of July was held in our beautifully
decorated clubhouse with a wonderful turnout.
The most memorable moment was when our

Flags were raised.

First the American flag and then our Canadian flag.
Everyone sang our national anthem and O Canada.
A touching moment for everyone.

The fishing Contest started very early in the morning. 11 fishing sportsman (and 1 sportswoman) were outbefore the sun and caught a good measurable variety of our lake's fish. This was to be under the direction of John Davis but he was called away on a family emergency and turned over the honors
to Jim M. We wish to thank him and Doug for their time and help with these anglers. Each angler received a prize.

Cake Wheel
Everyone always enjoys playing our annual game of winning a cake. There was a large assortment for everyone to choose from. Last few cakes then were auctioned off.
Our thanks to Carlos, Nancy S. Eleanor S. and Barb E.


Parade
This was to be our bike parade but we had a large assortment of bikes and Carts. They were all decorated up beautiful and prizes were awarded.
Our thanks went to Carlos B and his crew for

all the work they put in on this great project.

Food, Food.
Along came the food that your SC board prepared. They had the help of all those who donated salads, desserts and goodies. Kitchen was run by Phllyis B, Dot B. and that good looking guy with the hat. The grill was kept going by Sal and his crew.
Great job guys.

50/50
This was a whooping good sound when Barb E. had

the winning ticket. We really enjoy seeing our

residents win in this drawing.

Too bad she didn't have this last week....
Have a good time with your good luck.

Games
The Crossings Church once again came thru with

their outstanding entertainment for the kids

(big & little). They had everyone jumping for joy..

Adding a snowcone along the way.
We really appreciate all the interest

they take in our community.
Thank you and come back again.
Bingo for the kids came next with

anyone who played won several prizes.
Nancy C. and her committee did a great job

of making all happy.
Swimming came next and so many went to the pool

to join in the swimming games.

They reported they really had a wet time.
This was under the direction of Amber M.

and we thank
her for all her patience working with our kids.

Hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July party.

This was done by all your support to the

Lakewood Village Social Club.

Be sure you take the time to tell them what
a great job they did. I know I will..

Check this out..

Lew and June G.

Just back home from a much too brief

vacation inWisconsin to be with family.

While there Lew did his usual stint working as

a starter for the June Sprints at

Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wi.

June crewed for their son Greg who came in

2nd in the H Production Class.

There were over 500 drivers divided into

about 25 different classes,

so it was a long and busy week-end.

Residents may now be surprised to see another

bald-headed man with a familiar face.

Lew decided to shave all his hair off to give moral

support to his long-time friend Vern,

who just went through Chemo.

Vern has visited Lakewood Village,

and he used to crew for

Lew in his racing days.

My thanks to June for all this up-date information.

It is so interesting to hear about one of our own.

Make sure you stop and talk to that

newly balded man with his dog.

Bingo

In spite of the nasty weatherBingo was held and what a surprise we all had.

Some of our brave guys showed up

and we actually had a good time.

This is held Tues. at 6:30 and we now

send out a special invite to all,

including you brave guys because

you too could be a winner.

Nothing like a good laugh and

maybe even win a bit.

Thanks to all who showed up to

support our Social Club efforts.

See you next Tuesday.

Happy thoughts

Mary Jackson... who has lived here in our Village for

for several years has a new address.

She had been an active member of

of our games and events.

Her family has relocated her where she now

has much needed assistance.

If you wish to send her a card, this is

her now address:

Mary Jackson

3896 N.W. 25th Ave

Okeechobee, Fl. 32972

We all wish her a happy and healthy

life with her new friends.

Other news:

The Pete Dutilles are now in NH with their family.

They are planning so many things so they will be

kept busy until their return in August.

They always have quality fun with the

kids and grandkids.

Their wish is for us all to have a

wonderful 4th of July.

Happy Anniversary to you both on the 2nd of July

46 years.

Hope you have kept Friday open for our wonderful

celebration here in the Village.

Make sure you get your Free...tickets from Dot

Barber. She has your ticket waiting.

Be sure you bring your covered dish and gift for

our children's games.

We promise you all a really fun loaded good time.

10:15 we will be raising our flag.

Plan on attending this. It is beautiful.

Enjoy your Freedom & God Bless our troops

4th of July plans

No this is not the original family for the 4th of July.

This was one of our previous celebrations and we

invite you all to join in for our parkwide big event.

Friday July 4, 2008.

There are flyers posted around the Village so stop

and take a quick look and see how you

can join in our wonderful party.

There will be more information coming up

but we don't want anyone to miss this.

Independence is Happiness.

Your local Social Club is working hard on this

and we want it to be the biggest success yet.

Keep tuned in and save this day for all of us.

Wonderful surprise.

Bo and Pat A. had a wonderful surprise

this last week-end.

Jerry and Linda A, Bo's brother,

came to visit and this was the first time

in almost 50 years.

This was a time for old memories

and happy thoughts.

It is time we all begin to think of our families

and get together more often.

One thing you can't recycle is wasted time.

Good luck Bo & Pat in N.C and hurry back.

Heading up North

Nick & Judy D.

have left for the summer and

already missing their friends and neighbors.

They have had a rough winter so their daughter

wanted them to come and spend the summer with her.

We wish them a safe, healthy journey and we will

be thinking of these two long time friends.

Happy Birthday July 2 to Judy. (90)

Way to go girl..

Update on this week

Reports are in for Bunco, Bingo.

Bunco was held Monday as usual but had a wonderful

turnout. Celebrated the 3 birthdays with a

surprise cake and best of wishes.

Thanks to Connie....

This event is only $.50. you can't beat that.

All are welcome to play each Monday at 7:00.

Tuesday.

Bingo was in full swing at 6:30 with a very good

group of lucky winners. Each table had a least

one winner. Lots of fun and laughter was had by all.

Our grateful thanks to Nancy C. and her very capable crew.

This is to continue next week under the direction

of Barb E. and her committee with Nancy.

We all need to get out and support this most

fun and relaxing evening. It is only $1.00

A real bargain for the whole evening.

Other news came in on Mickey O's fabulous cruise

to Alaska. This was a first for her and she has

recommended this to everyone. She is anxious to go again.

Had word that Dorothy M. is doing better after her many bouts with the cold weather. We are watching her progress as we all wish her the best of health.

The best vitamin for making friends .....B1.