Round Table
Sandy McIntyre, Editor Shirley Bethke Arthur Carlson		A hungry husband said, "You say the grace tonight, dear; the Lord knows I'm not thankful for turkey hash."
Vol. XVI, No. 47	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	November 29, 2003

CALENDAR CORRECTIONS:   The Calendar above was copied from the Online Calendar available at www.kgc.cc./calendar/.   Please notify Anne Guba in the KGC Office of Calendar changes.

HEALTHLINE:   Ellie Lambiotte is slowly recuperating after a fall which injured her back. She's anxious to be up and about and could use some prayers for patience - - - John Bredfeldt of 38 King Arthur is still having tests to learn the cause of his collapse on the tennis court last week - - - Marcel Buyl has recuperated nicely from carotid surgery.

BOOK CLUB:   Remember, we will meet on Mon., Dec. 1st, at 1:00 PM in the Library.  All are welcome.  This month's discussion will be on No Ordinary Time:  Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt:  The Home Front in World War II by Doris Kearns Goodwin.   If you have questions, call Betty Dowling at 484-1539

KGC TRAVEL "CHRISTMAS PARTY" - doors open at 6:30pm - Monday 12/1/03.  Admittance by ticket.   Please sign your name to back of the ticket and deposit in container for "Door Prizes."              --- Nip

PANCAKE BREAKFAST:   It's time to take "turkey" out of your minds and bring up those pancakes.  Our December breakfast will be on Friday morning, the 5th of December.  We are serving from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.  It would be helpful if you would bring your own table setting, utensils, and favorite coffee mug.  We know many of you have family and friends visiting you for the holiday.  They are all cordially invited to join us for the breakfast.              --- Bill Barth

"TOYS FOR TOTS" CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON:   Tickets are on sale TODAY.  Luncheon will be held at the Landmark on Fri., Dec. 5th at $15.00 each.  Room capacity for 100.  Don't wait and be disappointed.  Get your ticket early.

DECORATE THE HALL FOR CHRISTMAS next Saturday, Dec. 6th, immediately after the Round Table meeting.   Lots of volunteers are needed.   Please plan to help.

NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY LUNCHEON will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at 12:30 PM at Millie's at 3900 Clark Road, Sarasota.  Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board.  Please wear name tags.  Any questions, call Barth's 485-9714.  Come and enjoy the food and Christmas decorations, and ladies, don't forget the lovely boutique next door.

SQUARE DANCE PARTY:   Come to our Square Dance Party on Saturday, December 13, at 7:30 with national caller Red Bates and Russ Collier.  Everyone is welcome--with or without a partner. You can come to watch, to enjoy the music, to participate or to have a banana split.  Tickets on sale for $5.  For more info call June McMains at 484-5111 or Anna Donnelly at 918-8100.

K.G.C. SOLO CLUB New Year's Eve Celebration.  Table #5 has been reserved for us, so sign up while space is available.  Contact Smatkos, 484-4202, or Quirions, 484-3134.  Any questions, call Dick Bartlett, 485-1039.

NEW YEAR'S EVE:   Tickets for New Year's Eve will be available until the limit of 160 tickets are sold.  Tickets are $25.00 per person.  So come and enjoy the dance, delicious hors d'oeuvres and the continental breakfast after midnight.

CRAFTS:   Sign up sheets on the side bulletin board for Dec. 4th and 11th for Fleece Cuddles.  Bring specified amount of fleece listed on the sign up sheets, straight pins, and fabric scissors.  No sewing involved.

• December 18th - Pony bead nametags/necklaces.  Anyone knowing how to make these, contact
  Barb Tompkins, 480-9294, or Linda Varty, 488-2979.  
• Jan. 8 and 15th - Swedish weaving classes.  Sign up sheets on side bulletin board.  Limited to 10 each class.

KGC TRAVEL has scheduled Sunday matinee shows at the "Broadway Palm Dinner Theater " in Ft. Myers.  Bus round trip, buffet luncheon, show, taxes and tips - $52 each.  Please book before deadline.

• 11/30/03 - "White Christmas Revue" - Bus leaves KGC at 10:30 am
• 01/18/04 - "Pajama Game" - deadline 01/03/04 - sold  22 - need 40.  
• 03/14/04 - "Carousel" - deadline 02/28/04 - sold  16.
• 02/27/04 - HHT "Cruise Tampa Bay - Starlight Princess" Hawaiian Show - Bus, lunch, show, taxes & meal tip - $59 - 40 reserved - sold  3.  
• 04/02/04 - "Sailor Circus"  - $10  -deadline 02/16/04 - sold  4.

BOWLING:

SHUFFLEBOARD………………………November 24, 2003:

Next day of shuffling is Mon., Dec. 1st at 9:30 AM.  Team # 2 makes courts ready for play and is responsible for clean up after play.  The order of play is Black - Yellow - Black.     --- Ralph Garver

FORMER RESIDENT NEWS:   For those of you who would like to send sympathy cards or donations in memory of Ella Heath, cards may be sent to the "Heath Family" at 231 Nashoba Rd., Concord, MA 01742.  Memorials may be sent to:  Lighthouse for the Blind Clinic, 7318 Tamiami Trail North, Sarasota, FL  34243.            --- Marge Hufford

25th ANNIVERSARY PARTY VOTE RESULTS:   The motion passed to spend up to $15,000 for an Anniversary Party in February 2005.  There were 218 YES votes and 196 NO votes for a total of 414 valid ballots counted.

CHANNEL 33:   Give notices for Channel 33 to Sandy McIntyre from Nov. 21 - Dec. 3.  Please indicate on your note whether for Channel 33 or Newsletter (or both).

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