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Shirley Bethke Mary Carpenter Dee Hicks Sandy McIntyre Karen Swanson Sue Logan, Editor		Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Physic fair was canceled.
Vol. XXV, No. 5	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	February 4, 2012

REMINDER:   Those who have not returned their signed and dated profile sheets to the office, please do so as soon as possible, even if there are no changes.   If we do not receive the profile sheet, you will not be included in the 2012 Directory, and you will NOT receive your FREE, 2012 Directory.
KGC Renters:   If you wish to be in the 2012 Directory, please come to the office and fill out a short form.   Anyone with questions, contact Michele in the office.   Thank you.

CONDOLENCES:   Former resident, Tom Wright, passed away on January 23rd.   He and his wife lived at 210 Castle Drive, from 2003-2008.   Cards may be sent to his wife, Geraldine Wright, at 6023 Benevento Drive, Sarasota, FL  34238.   We extend our sympathy to Gerry and their family.

HEALTHLINE:   Jeannine Guzinski, 44 King Arthur Dr., fell at the Club swimming pool, on Thursday January 26th, and broke her hip.   She was in Venice Hospital but has since been transferred to Manor Care.   Cards and visits will be appreciated.
      We would appreciate it if you would let us know if you, or someone in your family, is ill or having surgery.   We cannot print it, or announce it on Saturday morning, unless you let us know directly.   And we would like to let our residents know.   Thank you, Rose and Shirley

NOTICE:   Next week, there will be an aquatic management company treating the algae in the lake.   The treatments will kill the growths and, for a short period of time, there may be a noticeable increase in the odors from the lake.       --Charles Clotfelter, KGC Manager

SUPER BOWL:   TODAY IS LAST CHANCE TO BUY SUPER BOWL PARTY TICKETS!!!!!!!

ESTATE CHECK LIST WORKSHOP:   The second workshop will be held TONIGHT, Saturday, February 4th from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Clubhouse.       --Alan Holdway

OHIO LUNCHEON will be Wednesday, February 8th, at 11:30.   Join us at Left Coast Seafood Co., 750 US 41, Bypass N.   Happy Valentines Day!   Bring a signed Valentine (store bought or homemade - funny, serious, whatever) to put into the Valentine Box.   If you want a special card to go to someone there, put that name on it, but bring another unnamed card.   Please sign up in the back by Saturday, February 4.   Wear your nametag.   ??     Posie 480-1868

BRITAIN'S COASTLINE:   Would you like to take a journey around the Coastline of Britain without needing a passport, airfares and packing bags?   If so, then come join us; it takes in the scenery, history, customs, and shows the bonds between people and the coasts.   The first 2-hour video journey, with a break, will be on Wednesday, February 8th, from 7 - 9 PM, in the Clubhouse.   The journey will continue on March 17th, and then April 21st, same times in the Clubhouse.       --Alan & Rosemary Holdway

GUIDE DOGS:   In 2004, the KGC Roundtable officially recognized Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc., as a sanctioned project for the Charity Committee.

      Mission:   To create and nurture a partnership between a visually impaired individual and a guide dog, facilitating life's journey with mobility, independence and dignity.

      Southeastern Guide Dogs is located in Palmetto, FL, on a 92-acre campus.   You may visit any day of the week, except Thursdays, from 9 to 11 AM.   You may walk a dog in training or hug a puppy.   SEGD provides the guide dog, equipment, single-room lodging, all meals, outings, instruction and post-graduation support completely free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our contributors.

      The average working life of a guide dog is eight years, and the majority of our graduates obtain multiple guide dogs from SEGD.   The process of developing and serving a successful guide dog team takes an average of ten years (two years of training and eight years of post-graduation services) and approximately $60,000.

      "Paws for Independence", like all programs at SEGD, receives no governmental funding. We rely solely on the generosity of people like YOU.   The Roundtable Charity has funded a total of nine Puppies since 2004 for a 2010 total donation of $16,000.   We currently have Squire in GD school, Queen as a Breeder dog and Artie has just started his training at 9 weeks old. To name a Puppy of 2012 we need to fund a sponsorship of $2,500.   Our one day $Fundraiser$ will be February 11, 2012 at Coffee, and we solicit your support.   Please make your checks to: KGC Roundtable and make memo to SEGD.   Cash of course is always welcome.   Nip Barker, GD Chairman

KGC TALENT SHOW, February 11th:  Doors open at 6 PM, and the show starts at 7 PM.   Producers:   Chuck and Jan Collins, 488-5065 and Curt and Linda MacMillan, 484-8927

ATTENTION:   All Round Table Chairpersons.   Please submit a 2012 budget for your activity, to: Jim Alex, 35 Castle DR, by February 15, 2012.   List estimated income and expenses, separately.

ENTERTAINMENT:   Dan Riley will give us a musical comedy show on February 15th.   He sings, plays guitar and tells us comedic stories of everyday life.   He has opened for such superstars as Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Bill Cosby, Jay Leno and more.   Dan Riley is best described as another Rodney Dangerfield.   Come and enjoy an evening of good music and comedy.   --   Emil and Shirley

NY/NJ Luncheon at Captain Eddie's, 1 PM on Thursday, February 16th.   Good menu selection.   Sign up in the clubhouse.   Please wear name tags.   ???   Call Eleanor Barth, 485-9714

TRIVIA NIGHT:   Thursday, February 16th, in the library at 7 PM.   One dollar entry fee: first, second and third place teams paid from proceeds.   Come have a fun night with your neighbors.   Call 412-4400 or 244-0154 for info.       --Rod Kent

NEW ENGLAND BREAKFAST:   We had a great turnout for our New England Luncheon, and now it is time for a "Breakfast", on Friday, February 17th, 8:30 AM, at Denny's, 1763 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.   Sign up sheet is in the Clubhouse.   Please wear your nametags.   We look forward to seeing all our New England friends.   Hopefully, we will be celebrating a Super Bowl win.   Any questions, call Gene and Mickey at 488-8281.

PA, WV, VA LUNCHEON:   Friday, Feb. 24th at 12:30 PM, at Casey Key Fish House, on Blackburn Point Rd., in Osprey.   Sign up in clubhouse.   ????   Call Betty Dowling at 484-8380.

BRITISH NIGHT:   Please join us for a fun evening, on Saturday, February 25th, in the Clubhouse.   Fully catered, by the British Open Pub; music, videos, games and more.   Tickets $13.00, on sale from Saturday, February 4th, at the Saturday morning socials!   We look forward to seeing you there.   ????????   The Holdways, 412-3872, The Hazeldines, 488-8315 or The Walkers, 412-0194

GREAT LAKES BREAKFAST:   Tuesday, February 28th at 9:00 a.m. at Ophelia's Pasta House, Nokomis.   If you are from MICHIGAN, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN or MINNESOTA please join us.   Also please remember that our CANADIAN FRIENDS are also invited.   Sign up sheet is at back of hall.   Please wear name tags.       --Loretta 488-0664 or Dot 480-1544.

DVD LIBRARY:   Someone donated the DVD, The Last Song, a Nicholas Sparks book made into a movie.       --Jean Ickes

Bowling Results for January 31, 2012   -   Jim Rundell

TENNIS - Inter-Park play for week #4 Women: played Tangerine Woods 1/3; Men had a bye; Mixed Doubles rained out.   Next week: Women play Edgewater at home; Men play Oyster Creek away; and Mixed Doubles play Lazy River at home.   Reminder:  tennis drills on Thursday at 1pm.   Open Tennis on Sunday 2-4.   Come out and have fun, and work off that Sunday dinner.              See you on the Courts, Diana Floyd

SHUFFLEBOARD:
 
Monday, 1/30/12  --  Ralph Garver

Thursday, 2/2/12   --   Ralph Garver

EDITOR'S NOTE:   In today's world, scams abound, as we know from Art Grams' good tips.   The best advice:  be vigilant and use common sense.   For instance, if you receive a phone call from your bank, telling you there is a problem with your account, hang up, and call your bank.   If you receive a call saying a relative (perhaps a grandchild), is in trouble and needs money, first check with your family.   If you receive a call supposedly from a company like Microsoft, asking you to open your computer to them, "to fix a problem you might have", be wary and hang up the phone (a resident has learned that this is happening in the UK).   If you receive a questionable e-mail, from what you believe is a reputable company, beware.   I recently received an e-mail (with an attachment), apparently from American Airlines, supposedly confirming a reservation that I had not made.   I called American Airlines and was told not to open the attachment and to delete the e-mail (it was obvious that this is an ongoing scam).   I also checked my bank and credit card statements, to be sure I had not been billed for some fraudulent reservation.   Be alert if you receive calls from a company saying they are inspecting homes or roofs, in KGC; hang up, and call the KGC office, as they may be able to confirm the company's credentials.       --sl

TRAVEL:   Our cruise people are back.   The Eastern Caribbean cruise was great, and hopefully everyone has great memories.   We all loved Grand Turk and the Caicos; great place to really relax.   Thanks to everyone that traveled with us.   We are open to suggestions for next year.   This is the time we make our plans for 2013; let us know your desires.
February 23rd, Hard Rock.   $25.00.   SOLD OUT; WAIT LIST.
BRIGADOON - March 11th.   SOLD OUT; WAIT LIST.
April 5th (Thursday Day Trip).  The Great American Trailer Park Musical, at the off Broadway theatre.   $57.00.   Sign up now; filling up fast.
March 15th - Silver Foxes, Venice Theatre.   $24.00
Friday, March 30th - Sailor Circus.   $15.00.   Bus available, $10 additional, including bus driver's tip.
ALL AROUND TOURS is one of our travel partners.   TRAVEL BOOKS AVAILABLE.   IF YOU BOOK WITH THEM, BE SURE TO LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE FROM KGC, OR LET ME KNOW.
MARCH 7 th - SOLOMON'S CASTLE.   $49.00
MARCH 9th - ARCADIA RODEO. $39.00.   This includes a barbecue lunch and admission to the rodeo.   Grab a cowboy hat and join in the fun at the All Florida Championship Rodeo.   This is Florida's oldest rodeo, drawing top cowboy athletes from all over the nation.
Reminder:   We must have 10 or more for pickup at King's Gate.
Kennedy Space Center, Monday March 12th.   Admission to Kennedy Space Center.   This tour is a long day, with a lot of walking; early morning departure, $89.00.   If you have wanted to see the Space Center, this is your opportunity.
Travel Coordinators:   Don and Mary Lou Richmond, 484-6807
Travel Partners:           Sandy and John Eade, 484-4440

RETURN RENTERS:   Welcome to Richard and Alice Fox, who are renting 188 Camelot Drive until March 3rd.   They are from Grantville, PA.   We know you will enjoy your stay at KGC!

THOUGHTS:   Have just finished the AARP Defensive Driving Class here at the Club.   The instructor was interesting and informative, and I learned some things about driving.   Jessica Prentice set this class up, and she deserves a big thank you.       --SJB

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