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Vol. XXII, No. 40	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	October 10, 2009

HEALTHLINE:   Ernie Auerbach had another bout with diverticulitis.   He was scheduled for surgery, in the Venice Hospital, on Thursday (10/8). Prayers and cards would be appreciated.   Visitors should call before going to see him.       ---Judy Auerbach
      Jean Davis (291 Avenue of Kings) has moved over to Harbor Chase on Pinebrook Road, in Venice.   She is in room 230 and will welcome visitors, cards and phone calls (412-4424), from all of her friends at KGC.   Keep your fingers crossed, as she is one step closer to coming home.       ---Irene Bette
      Mike Maroney, 212 Princess, is still at the Cleveland Clinic.   A release date is unknown at this time.   Your cards and prayers have really been appreciated.   Any questions, call Sandy Crawford.       ---Irene B.
      Bill Hildreth, 306 Ave of Dukes, has been transferred from Venice Hospital to Sunset Lake Rehab Center for intensive physical therapy.   We thank all of you who have sent cards or messages of good wishes, and he would welcome visitors at this time.       ---Alice Hildreth

LEAGUE BOWLING starts Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, and ends Tuesday March 16, 2010 (23 weeks), at AMF Lanes.   Warm-up time is for 10 minutes at 12:00 PM, and you must be ready for league play at 12:15 PM.   NEW bowlers: to join our league, call Don Fisher at 485-0770 or Ben at 484-3134.       ---Ben Quirion

BINGO will be held every Tuesday, at 7:00 PM, starting Oct. 13, 2009.       ---Helen Tebbets

FYI:   This is to let everyone know that Everett Finn (The Wallpaper Man), is not coming back to Florida.   I thought I'd pass this on to residents who have not heard this news.       ---Judy Spears

DVD NEWS:   Don Lambiotte donated a three set of three DVDs of Lonesome Dove.   Included in the set, are Streets of Laredo, Dead Man's Walk and Lonesome Dove; it is now in the video library.   Also available is a new DVD, Gifted Hands, a must see, true story of Dr. Ben Carson, at John Hopkins Hospital.   On order to arrive this week, from Amazon, are two DVDs requested by residents:   Witches of Eastwick and Paper Chase.   They should be here by Friday, October 9th.
     ALSO, DOUBT is still missing!   Whoever has this DVD, please return it - no questions asked.   People are waiting to see this DVD.       ---Jean Ickes

HALLOWEEN:   All of you Ghosts and Goblins out there in KGC, we invite you to the Spook-tacular Halloween Party and Dance on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, in the dungeons of the Castle.   Bring along appetizers or finger foods to share, and bring your own beverage.   We invite you to come as your favorite Halloween character.   Prizes will be awarded for costume and makeup at the Witches' Parade. Music will be played by the "Knights of the Roundtable."   Dancing, singing, costumes, pumpkins, fun and a few surprises thrown in.   Before Oct. 31, create a carved or painted pumpkin.   Bring your pumpkin to the Oct. 31, Saturday morning meeting, to be judged and put on display.   You may win a cash prize for your creation.   Tickets will be sold on Sat., Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, by Linda Varty and Angie Richards.   Join us for a Happy Halloween.    --  Tom and Martha Hicks and Chuck and Sandy McIntyre

LADIES BIBLE STUDY will start next Friday, October 16, at 1:00 PM in the Card Room.   We will be studying the Gospel of John.   Melanie Pillar will again be facilitating.   No need to sign up or call anyone...just come and enjoy the fellowship.   Thanks, ladies…..Mary Carpenter

TRAVEL:   Welcome back snowbirds!   Travel has lots going on; hope you will join us for some fun trips.
 
10/22/09 - Hard Rock Casino,  $25.00.  Leaving at 7:30 AM.
11/01/09 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. All reservations must be in this week; last chance to make a reservation.   $64.00
11/12/09 - Hard Rock Casino,   $25.00
11/26/09 - Thanksgiving at Broadway Palm:   all reservations must be in, so I can order the buses.   We will be leaving approx. 4:00 PM, for a wonderful holiday meal and show.   $65.00
 
Consider Ocala at Christmastime, Dec.19th-20th 2009; this will be an overnight.   Admission to Silver Springs, both day and evening events, is included.   Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights, traditional holiday buffet dinner in Silver Springs, with turkey and all the trimmings; hotel accommodations at the Hilton Hotel in Ocala.   Breakfast included at Arthur's, in the hotel, guided tour of Florida Carriage Museum, and a stop at Russell Stover's Candy Outlet (with an additional discount)...on the way home.   Roundtrip transportation hosted by Don and Mary Lou Richmond.   $199.00 per person (based upon double occupancy).   We think this will be a great holiday treat!

Dates to Remember:
    Jan. 24, 2010 - George M.   Wait Listed
  March 7, 2010 - The King and I.   Wait Listed
 March l8, 2010 - Silver Foxes
March 26, 2010 - Sailor Circus
    April l8, 2010 - Ring of Fire   Wait Listed

Our cruise is on the Oasis of the Sea, Feb.20, 2010 for 7 days on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.   We have 31 signed up; the names are listed on the travel board.   We have a place for you.   There have been some new prices available, so please check with Sue or Allan at VIP World Travel 377-0017 or 1-800-323-7448.   View the video on our web page on this fabulous ship.
      Don and Mary Lou Richmond, Travel Coordinators, 484-6807; John and Sandy Eade, Travel partners

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