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Shirley Bethke Mary Carpenter Sandy McIntyre Karen Swanson Sue Logan, Editor		Happy Thanksgiving to one and all…
Vol. XXII, No. 46	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	November 21, 2009

EARLIER DEADLINE NEXT WEEK:   Since the office will be closed, and the newsletter cannot be printed on Friday, the deadline will be Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

HEALTHLINE:   As of 11/13, Carol Myers, 282 Avenue of Queens, was in the hospital, following knee surgery and then an infection in the knee.   Meanwhile, she had kidney failure and is on dialysis.   Keep her in your prayers and maybe send a get well card to her northern address (in KGC directory).      ---Irene Bette

THANKSGIVING DINNER:   Come join your friends and neighbors in the Clubhouse for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, 26th November. 1 PM, Appetizers;   2 PM, turkey dinner and all the fixings.   Please bring a dish to share.   Tickets, including tax, is $8.00 P/P, and BYOB.   We need volunteers to help cook, carve, serve, hostess per table and clean up crew.   We shall be selling tickets today, Saturday the 21st and signing up volunteers.   When buying your tickets, please advise if you want a table with specific friends.   Don't miss this culinary delight; the Chefs of Uzbekistan......(would you believe Nokomis?) have voted this a dinner not to be missed.      ---Alan & Rosemary Holdway, 412-3872

CHRISTMAS SALE:   The Christmas Boutique will be available this morning, Saturday, Nov 21st, before and after the meeting, and it will be set up until after bingo on Tuesday, Nov. 24th.       ---Angie Richards

GREAT LAKES BREAKFAST:   Tues., Dec. 1st, 8:30 AM, at Anita's Restaurant, 441 Tamiami Trail, Nokomis.   If you are from Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana or Canada, please join us.   Put your name on the sign up sheet in back of hall, and wear your name tag.       Loretta 488-0664 or Dot 480-1544

NY-NJ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON will be at Millie's Rest., 3900 Clark Rd. Sarasota, Thursday, Dec. 10th at 1 PM.  Please sign up; wear your name tags.   Hope to see many of you there.   ?? call Eleanor,  485-9714

ATTENTION - WANNABE GUITAR PLAYERS:   If you are interested in learning to play the guitar, please attend a meeting which will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 9 AM, in the Activities Room.   If you don't have a guitar, we will discuss how to obtain one at that meeting.       ---Ron Carpenter

NEW DVDS:   Orphan and UP.   Also donated but not put in DVD record - US Navy Carriers:  Weapons of War.   On third shelf are DVDs that are donated and can be taken out as you like... no card.      ---Jean Ickes

HORSE RACE-PIZZA PARTY:   From all the smiling faces we saw, we guess everyone had a good time at the party.   We were overwhelmed at all the volunteers we had to help us.   From the setting up of the tables down to the clean-up, it was amazing.   We could never have done it without all the help we received.   The standing ovation brought us both to tears.   Thank you all,   Bud & Mary Porzio.

PATIO PARTY…last Sunday was a huge success.   Music by Lee and Char was most enjoyable, the weather was delightful, and the ice cream was delicious.   A BIG THANK YOU to Loretta Brian, who chaired this party, and to her committee:   Pat Sellner, Mary Jane Rodecki, Mary Jane Shelby, Chris Townsend, Linda MacMillan and Angie Richards.

SCAMS…of various types seem to be somewhat prevalent, right now.   Both John Eade and Art Grams spoke about this at last Saturday's meeting.   Best advice:  if anyone calls you on the phone, be sure who you are talking to; same is true if anyone knocks on your door.   Most of all, do not sign anything unless you are very sure just what you are signing.   Jerry Robinson is Chair of the Consumer Advisory Committee; he is a resource, if you need to hire work done.   It is also important to let Jerry know if you are satisfied (or dissatisfied) with a company, or an individual, who has done work for you.

EUCHRE:   Each Friday evening at 7 PM, a group meets in the clubhouse to play this fun, easy card game.   Cost is 70 cents per person each week.   Posie Gallaher, (480-1868), chairs this activity.   Posie is willing to teach you this game - just call her.   Over the years, we've had 9 to 14 tables a week playing Euchre.   We're hoping to work up to this number again.   Sign up in the clubhouse, so we know you'll be with us.

RENTERS:   Welcome to Joe and Terry Koss, who are renting 256 Camelot Drive from Nov. 14 until Dec. 12, 2009.   They are from Mukwonago, WI.   Phone is 488-8315.   We hope you enjoy your stay at the Club!

NAME TAGS:   Please, PLEASE wear your name tag to ALL Club functions.   In particular, be sure to wear it to Saturday morning meetings.   It is a great help to both our new and longtime residents, to be able to associate names and faces.   So, give your name tag a good workout!

MOVIE:   There will be no movie on Nov. 25, as the hall will be set up for Thanksgiving Dinner.       ---Arlene

CABLENEWS:   News items to be shown on the KGC TV channels (117 or 795) should be e-mailed to cablenews@kgc.cc or left on the clip on the door to the Control Room, at the foot of the stairs to the stage.   Dee Hicks will be the cablenews operator beginning Sat., Nov. 14, for a couple of weeks.   News items can be called into her, or left on her clip at 45 King Arthur Dr.       ---Barb Amatrudo

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:   Chairpersons for both this year's Christmas Dinner and New Year's Eve Dance are needed - please consider. Info from previous year's events, is available.   Worker volunteers are always plentiful.      Contact:   George Agricola, 488-8520, or Jim Purkey, 412-1228

SHUFFLEBOARD STANDINGS……… Monday, November 16, 2009

TRAVEL:
November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre… loading about 3:45 PM and leaving at 4 PM.   We have two buses.   Check the schedule to see which bus you are on.   We have 83 traveling with us; no one on the wait list....SO DON'T GET SICK!
January 3rd, 2010 - Murder-Mystery Train Ride, leaving approx. 3:00 PM.   Enjoy Two Guys, Two Girls, a train and a Killer Act!   Journey back to the late 1940's, the Golden Era of Railroads and the dawn of lounge acts, for an evening of fun food, and of course, MURDER.   $78 includes round trip transportation, driver's tip and food gratuity.   JOIN US FOR FUN ADVENTURE.   WAIT LISTED
January 12, 2010 - George M.   An evening show, leaving at 4 PM; reservations are still open. $65.00
January 14, 2010 - Hard Rock Casino, $25.00  Sign up now.
January 24, 2010 - Sunday, leaving at l0 AM.   George M.   Wait listed. $64.00
PLEASE NOTE:   All shows for JANUARY SHOULD BE PAID IN FULL BY THE FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER.   PAYMENTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
March 7, 2010 - Sunday, The King and I.   Wait listed.  $64.00
March 18, 2010 - Silver Foxes
March 26, 2010 - Sailor Circus
April 18, 2010 - Ring of Fire.   Wait Listed   $64.00
Dec. 19-20th, 2009 - Christmas in Ocala.   This is an overnight; something new this year to get you in the holiday spirit.   We will spend the day at Silver Springs; then if you want to rest in the afternoon, the bus will return you to the hotel.   In the evening, we will return to Silver Springs for a wonderful turkey dinner, and view the festival of lights.   Sunday AM, we will have breakfast at Arthur's, in the hotel, go the Carriage Museum and stop at Russell Stover's outlet on the return.   $199.00 per person, based on double occupancy.   Pick up a flyer today and make your reservations; need a count for hotel reservations soon.   There will be a Mel Tillis concert, with his daughter Pam, called "A Tillis family Christmas" that is included in your trip, but if you want reserved seats they are an additional $15 for VIP seating. We still have room, if you would like to join us!
Oasis of the Sea: Our cruise is Feb.20-27th, 2010; still a few rooms available.   After seeing this wonderful ship, I am sure you might want to join us.   If so, contact VIP World Travel as soon as possible.   l-800-323-7448 or 941-377-0017
      All shows are posted, so check to see if you have signed up for something.   If you can't keep your reservations, please cancel as soon as possible.   Thank you.   Any questions regarding travel, we will try and help you.   Please call 484-6807.
We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving from the Travel Desk, Don & Mary Lou and John & Sandy.

THANKS:   Our thanks to Eleanor Gregory for setting up the schedule for flu shots at the clubhouse, last Friday.   About 71 people took advantage of the opportunity to have a flu shot here.

FAIR 2010:   Thanks to Chuck McIntyre for agreeing to chair the Fair and to Neil Crane for agreeing to be his assistant.   Sounds like a long time away, but time seems to go fast.

THOUGHTS:   As you are out walking after dark, please be sure to walk facing the traffic and also carry a flashlight, so drivers can see you.   Even at our maximum speed of 20 MPH, a person could be seriously injured if hit by an auto. ---SJB

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