no regrets

Life is too short to wake up with regrets.

Love the people who treat you right.

Forget about the ones who don't.

Believe everything happens for a reason.

If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.

If it changes your life, let it.

Nobody said life would be easy.

They just promised it would be worth it.

Eleanor S...........Thank you...

Coffee hour

Coffee hour was held this morning to some 65 plus

wonderful and interesting friends and neighbors.

This was a tribute to Norman as he has hosted

this for many weeks and always enjoyed the company.


Jessie & Carlos and their spouses provided
the wonderful treats for this
event with a such flair that we were all in awe.
Barbara & her daughter Patti along with
Norm's sister Pat, were there to let us know that
things were going to be alright.

There will be a memorial on Saturday in the
clubhouse for all to attend and celebrate
the life of our dear friend.
Come at @ 2.00 to enjoy yourself.

Announcement was made for the big
day for all the mothers in our community.
John Davis is hosting a Brunch in the
Clubhouse from 11 to 1. Tickets will be at the
door and they are $4.00 adults and $2.00
for children. Of course, all resident mothers
will be free. Our children will be your servers
and they do such a fun job of this. Please let
John know if possible how many will be
coming so he can prepare enough for wonderful

Social Club Brunch. He is listed in

your Resident Directory.

We will be having more news posted when
it comes in, so keep watching.

Sorry but there is no Bingo tonight.

Quick updates:

Bob O is still in the hospital
and having a rough time, so
keep him in your thoughts
and prayers.

Sally B at the moment is
back home but is experiencing
some problems. We will keep you
posted when we hear.

I know this is somewhat long but there was a
lot going this morning. Hope this will keep you
updated and will try to continue with this..........barb

Memorial for Norman Emard

A memorial has been planned for Norman this

Saturday @2:00p.m. in the Village Clubhouse.

Norman was a organ donor so releasing him

to the family had delayed the plans but they

are set to go now.

Donations of food, help, etc. can be given to

the family at Lot 109. The family requests

that no flowers be present as Barbara is

allergic to them so we will all respect her

wishes.

Norman leaves us with an impressive family

for us to enjoy: Barbara, Patti S and her husband,

Donna D and her husband, Carrie E and

Dave C., Holly F and her husband, & Teresa.

His two sisters, Emilea F. and Shirley B.

There are 16 grandchildren and 4 great-

grandchildren.

Please keep the family in your thoughts

and prayers as we all love his family.

Barb

Norman

As of last night a dear and loyal friend was
lifted to heaven after a battle of illness that
we all were witnessed to these past several
months.
His family was with him in his final hours
and so many good friends had visited with
Norm and the family at the hospital.
There will be more news coming up but
we are giving the family some time to
grieve and sort out the next few days.
Thank you for your prayers and encouragement
to the family and friends.

Barb

Helen McClure

Received word that a long and dear friend Helen

has made it back home from a very short

visit with her daughter and son-in-law.

Robin and Beth V.

You may remember her as she has been

a winter resident for many years. She

still looks fabulous and is very active in

her activities up north.

It was great to see her once again and

look forward to seeing her again.

barb

Pete and Peg's good news

Peggi had a wonderful birthday with her

children this past week. She informed me

that the family made it back to Texas and want

to return to the fabulous Lakewood Village.

Birthday dinner was done with chopsticks

and even John Carter mastered the use of

these odd dinner forks.

A ball game was truly a special

highlight as they all got to visit with a

friend on one of the teams.

Excitement radiated from all of them.

If you see Peggi riding around, be sure to

wave as she is babysitting!!!!!

Thanks Peggi for sharing your family's visit and

all your kind words

they are appreciated...................barb

update

Just an update on our residents from the village.
Norm is still not doing well. He has been put on some strong meds to keep him comfortable. We saw him yesterday and he did receive us well. The family is still with him and he loves this. Barb is staying at the hospital around the clock with him. Keep those prayers coming in.

Sally B. did have a stroke but quite the remarkable woman that she is ,keeps telling them she wants to go home. Way to go.Miss Sally...

Another note. Bob O will have some work done and I get the feeling he is not to happy to be in a hospital but knowing Bob he will do what they say
so he can come home to his family.

Last but not least Joe T. has been transfered to a assisted living home in Ft. Pierce but I don't have any address at this moment.

We all wait for any news that will come in on all of our residents. Please keep your neighbors informed when something happens so they can be of any help.

We really are one BIG family....

Miracle???

Barb

Birthday Boy

Saturday will be Robin V's birthday and

. will celebrate it in Florida with us all.
Robin and Beth have spent the winter
months with us for several years now.
We hope you have one of the warmest
birthdays ever.
I'm sure you miss your family

and your Scottish celebration.

Have a safe journey back home to Scotland come Tues.
Enjoy you 61st birthday with us. Barb

April 24 - Happy 65!

Can you tell which one is celebrating the big 65? !!

John, Jessie, and newest Granddaughter!

If you catch John Cox around today, wish him a Happy 65

Yeah, it's him - not the baby!!