Round Table
Shirley Bethke Mary Carpenter Sandy McIntyre Karen Swanson Sue Logan, Editor		We wish you a Merry Christmas!
Vol. XXII, No. 50	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	December 19, 2009

     We wish to thank everyone for the support you all showed us, when you came to Bud's Funeral Mass and again when you all came to his reception.   He would have been bowled over at the number of people, as were we.
     Thank you also for the food given to us.   We really appreciated it.   A special thank you to all the ladies who worked, and baked, for his reception.
     We shall miss him terribly.   Again, King's Gate is a great place to live.       The Porzio Family

EARLY DEADLINES:   For the next two weeks, please send your newsletter articles to newsletter@kgc.cc, by Wednesday noon.   Because of the holidays, the KGC office will be closed at noon on Thursday, Dec. 24th, until Monday, Dec. 28th, and again on Thursday noon, Dec. 31st until Monday, January 4th.       ---sl

CABLENEWS:   Charlie Fote will be operating the KGC TV Channels (117 or 795) until December 28th.   Please remember to submit your notice to the website - cablenews@kgc.cc, or use the clip on the sound room door, at the foot of the stage entrance, in the Clubhouse.

CHRISTMAS DINNER:   Come and join your King's Gate family, for a wonderful afternoon and dinner.   Leave all the planning to us, on this special holiday.   We will gather in the clubhouse at 1:30, with dinner being served at 2:00 sharp.   All you need to do is bring your place setting, if you wish.   Everything will be provided.   A terrific menu from appetizers to desert, including wine and soft drinks, will be served.   Please purchase your tickets this morning, for $15 per person.   If you can not make the meeting and want a ticket, call Charlie Fote (484-5398), and he will ensure that you get one.   Don't miss this special occasion to socialize and enjoy a great afternoon and meal together.   Share the joy of the day together.

MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH will resume on January 4th at 11:15.   See you all there.       ---Gigi

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE:   Come ring out the old, and ring in the new with your KGC friends and neighbors.   Enjoy the music of Bruno of Venice on Thursday, December 31, 8:00 pm - 12:30 am.   Champagne, ice, and set-ups will be provided, as well as shrimp and other treats.   BYOB and hors d'oeuvres to share. &nbs; Tickets on sale Saturday mornings, 12/19 and 12/26 for $15.00 per person.       ---Pat Savoie, 485-1838

REGATTA UPDATE:   We had a excellent turnout of KGC yachtsman, showing the crowd the skills of seamanship with battle of high winds, shifting buoy's.   Bob Sudman, John Eade and Charlie Fote lead the way in their respective categories.   Competition is awesome and the next Regatta, on Jan. 17th of the New Year, should be exciting.   We want to thank everyone for turning out and showing their support.      ---Commodore Jerry Becker

TREE TRIMMING starts 2nd week of January 2010; sign up early, in the office.     ?? - call Rich, 412-1951

ENTERTAINMENT:   Wonderful music filled the air, in our beautifully decorated Clubhouse, Wednesday evening.   The Venice Isle's Men's Glee Club was delightful and vocalist, Jimmy Mazz, was excellent.   We are so fortunate to have such enjoyable entertainment, right here in our club.   Thanks to Emil and Shirley DePasquale, for making this happen every month, as well as Pat and Mike Cavalier who fill in when Emil and Shirley are not here.   Special thanks to Gene and Mickey Fournier who were responsible for bringing us the talented, Jimmy Mazz.       ---sl

CANDIDATES NIGHT:   Mark your calendar now and plan to attend this important night at the Clubhouse, on Saturday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m.   This will be your chance to become informed about the candidates running for the Board of Directors and the Round Table Committee.   We are pleased to see the interest of our residents, since five are running for the Round Table and nine are running for the Board of Directors.

STAINED GLASS - We will have another Beginner's class, if there is enough interest.   Class will start Tuesday, January 12th at 1:00pm and run for six weeks.   Class fee is $32.00 which covers supplies.   Sign up sheet is on bulletin board in Clubhouse.   The fee will be reduced for anyone wishing to "refresh" their skills by taking the class a second time.   ??   Contact Jessica Prentice

NEW ENGLAND LUNCH:   We welcome our New England residents, friends, renters and guests for lunch on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at IHOP Restaurant on 4369 Tamiami Trail South, Venice.   Sign up on the sheet in the Clubhouse and meet us at IHOP.   Please wear your nametags.   Any questions call the Fourniers   488-8281

MONDAY SHUFFLEBOARD STANDINGS……… Monday, December 14, 2009

      Next Play Date - January 4, 2010 - Position Day            ---Ralph Garver

PATRIOTIC NIGHT:   Honoring our loyal civilians, our military, our veterans, our flag and our country is being planned.   We are going to have hot dogs, apple pie and lemonade - The ALL AMERICAN DISHES.   Time?   About 5:48 PM.   Location?   The Clubhouse.   Cost?   Just a donation to UNCLE SAM, who will be standing by the door with a basket in hand.   Video titled, MANY FACES OF OLD GLORY, will be shown.   Date?   Not until February 10th, but worth waiting for!       ---George and Liz Becker, 115 Camelot Drive

BOWLING   -   Christmas Cash Event Winners
Angela Richards      639
Tom Patricca      668
Cheryl Patricca      635
Dick Lyford      650
Arlene Herbert      631
Gene Fournier      648
Next Tuesday - 12-22-2009 Position play.  End of first half.      ---Don Fisher

TRAVEL:
     January 3, 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. Two seats available; CONSIDER JOINING US!   $65.00
     January 14, 2010 - Hard Rock Casino, $25.00.  WAIT LISTED
     January 24, 2010 - Sunday, leaving at 10 AM.   George M.  Wait listed.  $64.00
     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
     April 22, 2010 - Ring of Fire.   SECOND BUS - THURS. EVENING. $65.00   Seats available. Book now!
ALL SHOWS ARE POSTED, SO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR SOMETHING.  ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING TRAVEL, WE WILL TRY AND HELP YOU.  
     Oasis of the Sea:  Our cruise is Feb.20-27th, 2010; there are still a few rooms available. After seeing this wonderful ship, I am sure you might want to join us.   If so, please contact VIP World Travel as soon as possible:  1-800-323-7448 or 941-377-0017
     MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Document Party - Jan. 28th, 2010, Details to follow - time and place!  DON'T FORGET to fill in your on-line check ins....Most of the shows are already full.  For ADVANCE RESERVATIONS, check the website:  WWW.ROYALCARIBBEAN.COM.
     If you have questions, we will return on Dec. 29TH, 2009.  Our answering service and e-mails are checked daily, while we are away. Please leave a clear message, and we will return your  call. Thank you.  
     WISHING YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE KINGS GATE TRAVEL CLUB.
Don and Mary Lou Richmond, Travel Coordinators; John and Sandy Eade, Travel Partners.

RENTERS:   We welcome the following renters:
Rudy and Betty Fleischacker, 37 King Arthur Drive, return renters from Fairport, NY, here until February 15, 2010.
Duane and Ann Benvallet, 54 King Arthur Drive, return renters from Ann Arbor, MI, here until mid-March.
Anthony and Diane Cocilova, 269 Camelot Drive, from Webster, NY, here until February 28, 2010.
Enjoy your stay with us at KGC!

THANKS to Judy Blow and Sandy Vella who are chairing 50/50 each Saturday morning at the clubhouse.

ORCHIDS to Fred Lewis who will chair the Pizza and Horse Races Parties.

WEAR YOUR NAME TAGS TO ALL CLUB FUNCTIONS, PLEASE.

SPEED:   We will be having lots of visitors during the holiday season - including children - so please keep to the Club speed limit, or go even slower.

THOUGHTS:   This past week Fred and I rang bells for the Salvation Army.   It was heartwarming to see the generosity of people, even during these economic times.   And, it was especially nice to see small children put money into the kettle.   One lady said her little girl could hardly wait to get there to contribute money.   Can't believe time has gone this fast but it is time to wish each one of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS!   Have a wonderful day.       ---SJB

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