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Vol. XXII, No. 1	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	January 3, 2009

CANDIDATES NIGHT:   Mark your calendar now and plan to attend Candidates Night, tonight January 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Clubhouse.   Come meet the candidates.   This is your chance to become informed about the candidates running for the Board of Directors and the Round Table.

NOTICE FROM THE OFFICE:   Last weekend someone put some detergent in the spa (Jacuzzi).   It took several overtime hours for our staff to clean the spa and its equipment.   Please remind your guests that such pranks can cause serious damage.   Thank you for your cooperation.       --- Charles Clotfelter, Manager

THANK YOU:   Thanks to all you wonderful people here in KGC for the prayers, cards, calls and help I received during my daughter's illness.   You were there for me without hesitation.   I'm so grateful to be living in KGC.       Lucille Anderson

WEDNESDAY MOVIE:   The movie for Wednesday January 6th will be MAMMA MIA with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosman.   A musical celebration of mothers, fathers and daughters and true loves lost and new ones found.   Based on the Broadway musical filled with ABBA sounds.   Rated PG-13. Movie starts at 7:00 pm.       Thanks, Arlene

REGATTA:   All are welcome to the KGC Regatta on Sunday, January 4th to watch the annual January event at the pool.   We will show the usual skills shown by our "regulars" and the patience, and hard practice by our rookies.   Refreshments will be served by our faithful staff before, after and during the meet....  Looking forward to seeing everyone at the pool.....     As a reminder to all those who will participate in the Regatta, your boats must be cleaned with a bleach solution before entering our pool.   The bacteria's and algae's from other waters can be harmful to the pool.       ---Commodore Jerry Becker

JETTY PICNIC:   Where - North Jetty.   When - January 8th.   Social hour - 4:00-5:00 pm.   Dinner - 5:00 pm.   Watch the beautiful Sunset on the Beach.   FIRST Jetty picnic of the New Year.   Bring your table setting and a dish for ten people.       ---Claire Becker

WEIGHT WATCHING:   A new Weight Watching Group will begin Tuesday January 6th at 8:30 am to 10:00 am in the Activities Room - and will continue weekly.   Any questions call Debby Hatch 488-3398.

SWEATIN' TO THE OLDIES:   Anyone wanting to exercise to the old time rock and roll music should join me for this fun and easy way to exercise.   This group will begin January 7th and meet every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.   If you have any questions please call Barbara Shields at 445-9029.

WELCOME PARTY:   Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Welcome Party to welcome new owners at the Club.   It will be on Wednesday, January 14, at 7:00 pm at the Clubhouse.   Sponsored by the Welcome Committee and the Solos Club.   By the way, if you have purchased a home in the Club within the past two years but were not able to attend the Welcome Party then, we would like to "officially" welcome you, too.   Just tell Shirley Bethke, phone 484-2191, you will be there.

PATIO PARTY:   Sunday afternoon, January 18th at 2:00 pm will be our first patio party of 2009.   Entertainer is Jay Smith.   Plan to attend for an afternoon of great entertainment and refreshments.   Due to Travel also having an outing that afternoon, we are asking those planning to attend to sign up so we will have an idea on how much refreshment to get.   Sign up sheet is in back of Hall or call Lois Luther 488-3042 or Jessica Prentice 488-5267.

BOWLING:

TRAVEL:   Welcome back to all the snowbirds, visit the travel desk.   Final payments due for Singin in the Rain, January 18, 2009, wait list $62.00 each.   January 15, 2009 Hard Rock Casino, payments due. $25.00 sold out, wait list.   We will book more in near future!
      Our exciting new cruise.   The Best of the Baltic with Princess Cruises, including Scandinavia and Russia with Oslo, Norway, 10 days.   Round trip from Copenhagen on board the Emerald Princess.  September 3-13, 2009.   MIGHT YOU BE INTERESTED?   WE HAVE A GROUP THAT IS INTERESTED AND WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US.   Check the web page for details and prices, pick up a flyer if you think you want all the details. If you are up north you can meet up with us in Copenhagen, you can book your own flights or use frequent flyer miles, we will be glad to work with you for the best deals.
      April 25-May 2, 2008 7 nights aboard MSC Orchestra to Bermuda.   67 signed up and we would love for you to join us.   Call VIP World Travel to book 377-0017 or 1-800-323-7448.
      Reminder to all my January 2009 cruise people, document party on Wednesday January 7th, 2009 at 4:00 pm at 70 King Arthur Drive,  ?? call Mary Lou 484-6807
      Wishing everyone a Very Happy & Healthy New Year, consider traveling with King's Gate Club and leave all the planning and troubles to us.
      Don & Mary Lou Richmond Travel Coordinators 484-6807
      John & Sandy Eade Travel Partners 484-4440

LUMINARIES:   THANKS to Linda and Jack Varty -and their helpers- for heading the group to have our usual display of luminaries in the Club on Christmas Eve.   It was a truly beautiful sight!

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL AND DINNER 2008:   The dinner was a great success.   126 members of our King's Gate family attended.   Many thanks to the committee: Jane Bonyai, Marge Havey, Jean Oakley, Tom and Kathleen Olsen, Tom and Joan Potts, and Pat Savoie for all their time and effort to make this occasion so grand.   Also, a big thank you to all the individuals who came to the Clubhouse on Christmas Eve to help with setting everything up and decorating, plus those who came the day after Christmas to help with the cleanup and to change the Clubhouse back to the regular Saturday morning seating arrangement.       ---Chairperson Charlie Fote
      (And a BIG THANK YOU to Charlie for agreeing to chair this event!)

NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE:   Over 90 people attended the dance.   And, true to King's Gate tradition, the appetizers were delicious.   Music by D J Joseph was pleasant for either listening or dancing.   Vic Griseto was M.C.   Tom Hicks set up the screen.   Lorraine and Ben Quirion chaired this event.   Their committee consisted of Arlene and Lou Herbert, Doris and Jay Dupler, Mary Ann Lyford, Gigi Conway, Joan and George Smatko, Carole and Tom Weber.   What a pleasant way to usher in the New Year.   (And a special thanks to the Quirions who stepped in and agreed to chair this event - you did your usual great job!)

GREAT LAKES BREAKFAST:   Tuesday January 13th at 8:30 am, at I Hop Restaurant 4369 Tamiami Trail. S.   If you are from Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana or Canada, you are invited to join us.   Put your name on the sign-up sheet in back of Hall, and wear your nametag.   If you have any questions call Loretta Brian 488-0664 or Dot Grams 480-1544.

NY-NJ BREAKFAST will be Thursday January 15, 2009 at 9:30 am, at I Hop Restaurant, 4369 Tamiami Trail S.   Please sign up.   If you have questions call Eleanor Barth 485-9714

OHIO LUNCH:   Sign up for the OHIO CLUB lunch which will be held at Millie's Restaurant on Monday, January 19th at 1:00 pm.   See you there!   Any questions call Posie 480-1868 or George 484-3288

SYMPATHY:   We of King's Gate Club offer our sincerest sympathy to Alan and Rosemary Holdway and their family on the passing of his Mother.   The following is from Alan….. This to let you know Rosemary and I going over to England and we shall probably return to KGC in late January.   We just received the news that my dear Mother has passed away without any pain and most peacefully.   She had reached the grand age of 96.   We shall celebrate her life with our family.       Alan and Rosemary

IDENTITY THEFT PRESENTATION:   There will be a presentation on Identity Theft Protection on Saturday, January 10th, following the social meeting.   Since identity theft has become so prevalent, we can all benefit from tips on how to protect ourselves from becoming a victim.   Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

TREE TRIMMING will begin 2nd week of January, sign-up sheet is in the office, please sign up early.   Prices start @ $15.00/palm.   Any questions, call Rich Davis 412-1951.

KGC CHORUS starts Thursday January 8, 2009 at 2:30 pm in the Clubhouse.   New members welcomed.   Any questions call Eleanor Barth 485-9714

TENNIS instructions for beginners will start Monday January 12, 2009, at 2:00 pm at the tennis courts.   Come out and learn to play, get some exercise, and make some new friends.   Or, if you played when you were younger and want to start playing again, come out and brush up on your strokes.   There are sign up sheets at the tennis courts and in the Clubhouse.       ---Alex Ferris 485-8098 or Don Keele 484-8198

BEGINNERS TAP:   Class will be held every Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 am in the Clubhouse beginning on Monday, January 12th.   Don't need to buy tap shoes until you decide if you like the class.   Everyone is welcome.   Call Maureen Fitzgerald at 941-484-5113 AFTER January 4th if you are interested.

STAINED GLASS:   We're going to have another Beginner's class if at least four people sign up.   The class will start Tuesday, January 13th at 2:00 pm and run for six weeks.   The class fee will be $32.00 which covers supplies provided.   The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse.       ---Questions call or email Jessica, Fran or Bob.

ENTERTAINMENT:   On Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30 pm, we will have the fabulous "Pizzazz American Style".   Tickets are $10.00 per person and will be sold on Saturday morning, January 10 and January 17 and at the door the evening of the show.   Watch and listen to the talented pianist, Brian Gurl and violinist, Lenny Ski along with a dynamic rhythm section perform.   Buy your tickets early and you will be guaranteed a seat because space will be limited due to their popularity.

AED/CPR CLASS:   The next AED/CPR class to update and refresh your learning of CPR and the use of the AED will be on January 24, 2009, a Saturday, from 12:00 noon - to 4:00 pm in the Activity Room.   The CPR procedure has changed and so it is important to attend this class.   Therefore, the following is a list of people that need recertified.   Inge Gooch, Sandra Crawford, Charlotte Stears, Lydia Johnson, George Agricola, Nip Barker, Jim Breitwieser, Bill Gilbert, Rae Burmaster, Terry Hanlon, Ruth Campbell, Roger Campbell, Rosemary Holdway, Alan Holdway, Dick Madden, Jean Davis, Dick Wagner, Shirley Wagner, Don Paulson, Ruth Paulson, Ted Lewis, Linda Varty, Val Zabielski, Rex Ingerick, Vicky May, Judy Auerbach, George Smatko.
      Please E- Mail me at emil@kgc.cc to attend the class.   After January 7, 2009, you can call me at KGC at 941-484-7031       ---Emil DePasquale

RENTERS:   Welcome to the following new and "return" renters:
Claire Smith, 12 Castle Drive, from Templeton, MA, here until April 28, '09, phone 485-6065.
Bud and Brenda Rose, 19 Castle Drive, from Alliston, Ontario, here until April 30, '09.
Phyllis Brown, 110 King Arthur Drive, from Petersham, MA, here until May 1, '09, phone 485-0412.
Dan and Linda Lauzun, 197 Castle Drive, from Charlotte, MI, here until March 31, '09.
Duane and Ann Bonvallet, 242 Ave. of Barons, from Ann Arbor, MI, here until March 31, '09.
Dan and Millie Wujek, 329 King Arthur Drive, from Mt. Pleasant, MI, here until April 4, '09.
We hope you all enjoy your stay at King's Gate Club!

THOUGHTS:   As I sit writing items for the Newsletter on New Year's morning, I look out at a bright, sunny day.   Then I think back to when I was a kid growing up during depression years.   Never in my wildest imagination or dreams did I think I would live in Florida in our "little bit of paradise" (KGC)   It's a wonderful place to live and I feel so fortunate to be here in my "later" adult years!   Today is a good time to reflect on how lucky we all are - weather, friends, activities, and all the things that make up a good life.       ---SJB

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