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Vol. XXII, No. 5	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	January 31, 2009

KGC TALENT SHOW is Saturday, February 14, 2009.   If not sold out, tickets ($6) on sale this morning, at the weekly RTC meeting.   Ticket price includes beer, wine, soft drinks, sandwiches, snacks and finger food.   BYOB.   Doors open at 6PM, show starts at 7 PM.   - The Producer,   Vic Griseto,  488-1788

HEALTHLINE:   Brenda Johnson's dad, Roland Andrew Meredith, passed away Jan. 20, in Newport, VT.   Condolences may be sent to Brenda at 87 Dunn Road, Ashburnham, MA 01430.   Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, 381 Park Avenue South, Suite #820, New York, NY 10016, or North County Oncology Department, Prouty Drive, Newport, VT  05855.

THANKS to all you wonderful people for the many kindnesses shown me during my recovery from my recent foot surgery.   You King's Gaters are the best.   Blessings to all.       Melanie Pillar

THANKS to all for your cards, food and prayers, as I recover from my hip replacement.   As is often said, King's Gate Club is a wonderful place to live.       - Jeanne Winget

QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS:   If you have always wanted to learn to quilt now is your opportunity. Learn the basic skills and complete a simple project. We have an enthusiastic group of quilters at the Club and would love you to join us.   We will meet on Monday mornings in the Activities room at 10.00a.m.   Material and quilting supplies will be available for you to try. If you have any questions, please call Julie Walker at 412-0194.

TENNIS PARTY:   The annual tennis spaghetti dinner for past, present and future KGC tennis players is scheduled for February 7.   A sign up sheet is at the tennis gazebo.   - Dick Nolin and Tom Weber

PENNSYLVANIA LUNCHEON:   Join us on Monday, February 16th at 12:30 PM for a lunch get-together at the IHOP Restaurant at 4369 Tamiami Trail South.   PA residents past & present are welcome as well as our West Virginia friends.   Sign-up in the Club House and wear your nametags.   Questions ~ call Ruth Fleck at 484-8398.

OHIO CLUB will meet for lunch at BOCA GRANDE COUNTRY CLUB in Englewood, on Wednesday, February 18.   The price will be $15.00 per person which includes entree, hot roles and butter, iced tea or coffee, tax and gratuity.   I have a menu with choice of SWEET GARLIC SALAD with CHICKEN; CHICKEN CREPES; FRUIT PLATE with TUNA, CRAB, OR CHICKEN SALAD; REUBEN SANDWICH; OR FISH AND CHIPS. The exact time and directions will follow next week. PLEASE SIGN UP and join us.       Questions   ~   Call   Posie @ 480-1868

GREAT LAKES LUNCHEON:   Celebrate Valentine's Day on February 19th with your friends from the Great Lakes, 1:00 p.m. at Millie's Restaurant, 3900 Clark Rd., Sarasota.   Please sign up and wear your name tag.   If you have questions, call Loretta 488-0664 or Dot 480-1544.

KGC PHONE BOOKS:   Remaining Profile Sheets have been mailed.   In order to receive your free copy of the 2009 KGC Phone Directory, please make any changes to your Profile Sheet, sign and return to the KGC office, as soon as possible.       Thanks.   -- Maureen  @ 484-5113

NEW DVD'S:   "Brideshead Revisited" and a request for an older one, "Steel Magnolias".       --  Jean Ickes

KGC REGATTA:   When - Sunday, Feb. 8th, 1:30 PM   Where - At the Pool       The challenge has been made for the skilled yachtsmen of KGC to show their talents to the residents once again.   See the maneuvers and abilities of different size boats.   Good entertainment.   Refreshments available on the patio.   Looking forward to seeing you at the pool.       -- Commodore, Jerry Becker

TRAVEL:   February 19th, 2009, Hard Rock Casino, $25.00 sold out, wait list only.
      March 1st, 2009 All Shook up, Tribute to Elvis, Broadway Palm   sold out.   $62.00
      March 15th, 2009 All Shook Up few seats available.   $65.00 Twilight Show
      March l9th, 2009 Silver Foxes, $20.00, be sure you're signed up
      March 27th, 2009 Sailor Circus, best little show on earth.   Don't miss, sign up now…. $15.00
      April 25-May 2, 2009 Kings Gate Cruise to Bermuda.   We toured the ship and it's great   Think you will love the show lounge and all the international entertainment.   We were treated to lunch and the food was very good.   NOW IS THE TIME FOR SEATING ARRANGEMENTS, PLEASE FORWARD TO ME OR WRITE DOWN WHAT YOUR CHOICE WILL BE....MOST TABLES ARE FOR 6 AND 4
THE TABLES FOR 8 ARE IN A BOOTH AND NOT VERY COMFORTABLE AND VERY FEW.
WE WILL DO THE BEST TO ACCOMODATE YOUR WISHES.   PLEASE EMAIL travel@kgc.cc WITH THIS INFORMATION NOW OR DROP A NOTE IN OUR MAIL BOX.   Thanking you in advance so I can forward my request.
      The Best of the Baltic is booking fast, September 3-13th, 2009 including Scandinavia, Russia, Poland, Norway 10 days. At the present time we have 26 reserved for this trip, don't wait too long.
      Don and Mary Lou, Travel coordinators - 484-6807; John and Sandy Eade, Travel Partners - 484-4440

Monday Shuffleboard Standings -  January 26, 2009:

Thursday Shuffleboard Standings - January 29, 2009

SUPER BOWL "43" PARTY:   Tickets on sale today 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  

BOWLING:

Dick Nolin 55 pins over average, in single game.                         --   Don Fisher

NY-NJ LUNCHEON will be held at the Salt Water Cafe on Thursday, February 19,2009 at 11:30 A.M.   It is just at the corner of Laurel Rd. and 41, in Publix Plaza so hope you will all attend.   Please sign up.   Any questions call Eleanor Barth. See you there.

BILLIARDS for Women:   The first half of league play has ended with these results:
      1st. Place  -  Kerrie Morawa (Capt.), Joan Potts, Dee Hicks, Angie Richards
      2nd Place  -  Inez Mercer (Capt.), Jessica Prentice, Leota Kelsey, Barbara Amatrudo
      3rd Place  -  Margaret Goff (Capt.), Gisele Bossom, Sandy McIntyre, Sonia Scheerer
      4th Place  -  Betty Mohr (Capt.), Vicky May, Betty Dowling, Lou Grimme
Congrats to Kerrie and her team!   Thanks go to our subs:   Gigi Conway, Ruth Grimadli, Sharon Kenney and Lois Luther.
                    - Inez Mercer

JETTY PICNIC:   Where - North Jetty.   When - Feb. 12th. Social hour - 4-5 PM.   Dinner - 5PM. Everyone welcome, enjoy the sunset and relaxation at the Jetty.   Bring your favorite dish for at least ten to twelve people.   Don't forget your table setting, beverage and snacks for the social hour.       - Claire Becker

KNITTING & CROCHETING CLASS for beginners or those who wish to refresh their skills.   We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 10 to 11 a.m., in the activities room.   For more info, please call Rose Jones @ 412-1988.

ENTERTAINMENT:   The Sahib Shrine will be here on Wednesday February 18, @ 7:00 P.M.   You will hear banjo music and comedy.   Tickets will be $5.00/pp and proceeds will be donated to the Shriners.   Tickets will be on sale Saturday February 7 and on the 14th.   Please support our entertainment.

GUIDE DOGS:   "Annual Fund Raiser" for southeastern Guide Dogs will be on February 14th at social meeting.   Your consideration of a monetary donation will be greatly appreciated.   Also, Baron and Duchess will be here.       --   Nip and Jackie Barker

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, will take place in the clubhouse, Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 9:00 AM.

NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER:   At the last Board meeting, Linda MacMillan was appointed to the Board to fill out Rae Burmaster's term.   (Rae resigned due to moving).

THANKS:   Thanks to Rae and Art Burmaster for the work they have done for the Club.   They have now moved to Lake Placid, FL.   Our good wishes go with you!

WELCOME:   We welcome the following renters:
      Homer and Jean Ziegler, 205 Squire Court, from Willow Street, PA, here until April 30.
      Allan and Judith Morris, 277 Ave. of Queens, from Powell, OH, here until April 15.
Enjoy your stay with us at King's Gate Club!

THOUGHTS:   A few years ago, Wren McMains had an idea which evolved into King's Gate Realty Company.   As homes are sold in the Club, this brings funds into the Club's coffers.   The company is ably staffed by Cheryl Patricca, Judy Skowron and Melanie Pillar.   Ruth Ingerick is President of the Realty Company's BOD.   The staff lives here so they are well-equipped to tell people why they should purchase a home in the Club.   And they sold a large number of homes here in 2008, even with a slow market.   So, Wren's idea has proven to be beneficial to the Club!       - SJB

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