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Shirley Bethke Mary Carpenter Sandy McIntyre Sue Logan, Editor		Peace begins with a smile.
Vol. XXII, No. 3	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	January 17, 2009

NEW NEWSLETTER EDITOR:   As of immediately, Sue Logan, 129 Camelot Dr., will assume the duties of KGC ROUND TABLE NEWS EDITOR.   Please send all articles for the Newsletter to her at silogan@aol.com  or deliver to her clip at 129 Camelot Dr.   Deadline for getting articles in the Newsletter is 10:30 am on Thursdays.

THANK YOU:   I would like to thank everyone for making the last four plus years as your Newsletter editor very rewarding years.   I have really enjoyed this time, but as all things change, so has my life, and I find it necessary to pass on this responsibility.   If you will show Sue the same help that you have shown me, I know she will be a terrific editor.   Thank you all very, very much!       --Dee Hicks

ANNUAL MEETING - of the Board of Directors will be at 10 AM, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in the clubhouse.   Please attend for the election of new Board of Directors.   There will be a special handout during the break to count ballots.   Please note that the meeting time is incorrect, in the monthly calendar.

JANUARY MEETING - of the Board of Directors will be on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 9 AM.

FAIR MEETING TODAY - All chairpersons will meet in the activity room after the social meeting.   Also, CHAIRPERSONS NEEDED - for 2009 Fair:   Crafts and an assistant chairperson.       ---Rex Ingerick   480-1704

PATIO PARTY - Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM is our first 2009 patio party.   All are welcome to come and enjoy the afternoon with Jay Smith.   Bring your own beverage and refreshments will be served.   We'll be inside the clubhouse if it's too chilly on the patio!   Questions -- ca Lois Luther 488-3042 or Jessica Prentice 488-5267.

THANK YOU to everyone here in KGC for all the cards, prayers, calls and visits, and a special thanks to Rose and the Prayer Shawl group for the beautiful Prayer Shawl I have received since my surgery.   We are very thankful to live in such a wonderful and thoughtful and caring community.       ---Bob and Ruth Johnson

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

WELCOME PARTY:   A large group of residents attended this party last Wednesday evening to help welcome our new owners.   Thanks to ALL who helped.

CLUBHOUSE WALLS:   Thanks to Virginia Kureja, assisted by Dot Grams, for decorating the walls in the clubhouse - very attractive!   And, watch for future changes.

LINE DANCING on Thursday January 22nd will be at 10:30 am, after the Board Meeting.       --June McMains

BOWLING:

Ernie Auerbach - 57 pins over average
Grace See - 47 pins over average             ---Don Fisher

ENTERTAINMENT:   On Wednesday, January 21st 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.

SUPER BOWL "43" PARTY:   Tickets will be on sale starting today, January 10th and for the next few Saturdays for the Super Bowl Party which is on Sunday February 1, 2009.   Enjoy the game on the "big screen" with your friends.   Snacks at 5:30 pm - Subs at 6:00 pm - Kickoff is 6:28 pm.   Ice cream bars are also included, all for the price of $6.00.   BYOB.   "Pool" squares will also be available for sale.   Even if your team is not in the Super Bowl, you can cheer for someone else's team like we will be doing.   Any questions - call Gene and Mickey 488-8281  

AARP DRIVERS REFRESHER COURSE:   The class will be held on Thursday January 29th and Friday January 30th.   The class will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Activities Room.   Sign up sheet is in the back of the Hall.       ---Harry Kiel   488-6670

INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR presented by Law Office of Harlan R. Domber, P.A. regarding ways to Title Florida property, Homestead issues, and Resale of Florida property.   It will be in the Clubhouse Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 9:00 am.

TREE TRIMMING began Monday January 12th.   Still time to sign-up in the office.   Prices start at $15.00 per palm.   Any questions, call Rich Davis 412-1951.

FORMER RESIDENT:   Ray Webb, a former resident at 7 Castle Drive, passed away Tuesday, January 6 in Ohio.   Sympathy may be sent to his wife, Jo Ann Webb, 109 Shepherd Ridge, Waynesville, OH   45068.

NEW ENGLAND LUNCHEON:   Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 12:30 pm at I HOP Restaurant on 4369 Tamiami Trail S. Venice.   All New England residents, renters and guests are welcome to join us.   Sign up on sheet in Clubhouse.   Please wear name tags.   See you there!   Any questions call Gene and Mickey 488-8281

TRAVEL:   Sunday January 18th, 2009, Singin in the Rain, bus loading 9:45 a.m. leaving by 10:00 am. Bus schedules on the travel desk Bus # 1 and Bus #2
      February 19th, 2009, Thursday, Hard Rock Casino, $25.00 you get $25.00 in free play, and $5.00 in food voucher, ONLY 1 BUS, SIGN UP EARLY.   Round trip transportation, all tips included.
      March 1st 2009 All Shook Up, sold out   $62.00
      March 15th, 2009 Twilight performance All Shook Up, leaving at 4:00 pm   $65.00
      March 19th, Silver Foxes at Venice Theatre $20.00 sign up soon always a sell out.
      March 27th, Sailor Circus, a great show under the big top, the children of Sarasota schools put on a fantastic show you will not want to miss this one.   Tickets will be $15.00
      April 25-May 2, 2009 Kings Gate Club cruise to Bermuda final payments due to VIP World Travel on February 2nd, 2009
      The Best of the Baltic on Princess Cruise, including Scandinavia, Russia, 10 days. Pick up a flyer today you might just be interested. Sept 3rd-Sept 13th, 2009
      NOTE:   THE TRAVEL DESK WILL BE CLOSED NEXT SAT. JANUARY 24, 2009, IF YOU HAVE BUSINESS TO TAKE CARE OF, PLEASE DO IT BEFORE THEN.   THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE.
      --Don and Mary Lou travel coordinators 484-6807, John & Sandy Eade Travel Partners 484-4440

SHUFFLEBOARD STANDINGS        Monday January 12, 2009

RENTERS:   Welcome to the following new and "return" renters:
Jerry and Carol Gualdoni, 117 Camelot Drive, from Canadian Lakes, MI, here until April 1.
Ken and Judy Riggs, 240 Ave. of Barons, from Reedsville, OH, here until July 1.
Bob and Shally Myers, 286 Ave. of Queens, from Forest, VA, here until April 30.
Frank and Nancy Markowski, 8 Castle Drive, from West Eaton, NY,  here until March 1.
Marti Conklin and Nancy Conklin, 228 Duchess Ave., from Norwich, NY, here until April 30.
Virginia Collins, 233 Duchess Ave., from Alliston, ONT, here until April.
Frank and Phyllis Koenig, 34 Castle Drive, from Windham, ME, here until March 31.
Joe and Bobbie Blood, 287 Castle Drive, from Flushing, MI, here until March 31.
      We hope you all enjoy your stay at Kings Gate Club!

NEW DVD'S:   Added this week:   Burn After Reading and Pineapple Express       --   Jean Ickes

HAM RADIO TECHNICIAN LICENSE COURSE:   The Sarasota County Auxiliary Communications Service, is offering a ham radio Technician License course for those individuals interested in obtaining an entry level ham radio license.   We understand not everyone has time to spend in a classroom once or twice a week, for several weeks. For this reason, this course will be strictly "self study" training, which you can do on your own schedule. A willingness to pre-study and take on-line practice exams is an imperative part of this course.  More information from Jim Prentice 488-5267 if interested.

SUPER BOWL "43" PARTY:   Tickets will be on sale for the next few Saturdays for the Super Bowl Party which is on Sunday February 1, 2009.   Enjoy the game on the "big screen" with your friends.   Snacks at 5:30 pm - Subs at 6:00 pm - Kickoff is 6:28 pm.   Ice cream bars are also included, all for the price of $6.00.   BYOB.   "Pool" squares will also be available for sale.   Even if your team is not in the Super Bowl, you can cheer for someone else's team like we will be doing.   Any questions - call Gene and Mickey 488-8281

VOTE - BE SURE TO VOTE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, at the annual meeting on Jan. 20, 2009.

THOUGHTS:   It is with a sad heart that I say goodbye to Dee Hicks as Editor of the Newsletter - and my "boss."   It has been a delight to work with Dee.   Wish both Dee and Lyle well, and am just glad they will continue to live at KGC.   Now, as time moves on, know I will enjoy working with new Editor Sue Logan and also know that our Newsletter is in capable hands.       ---SJB

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