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SADDLE OAK CLUB NEWSAUGUST 2015

AUG 04 NO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AUG 16 SUPER BINGO 2PM * LUNCH AVAILABLE 12:30

Hot Hot Hot !!! It’s August and as those here in the park know… It’s HOT! Many are using the pool to cool off while others stay inside with the air conditioner. There are still others that wait until evening to gather for bocce ball, shuffle board and walking. This month will be a little quiet as many are away on vacation trips. We will have a Super Bingo on Sunday, August 16. I want to thank all of those who helped with the 4Th of July Picnic. We had seventeen decorated golf carts with one to three participants in each. . We had a cool lunch in the club house and made it home before the rains came. As we use the month of August to continue to renew ourselves, let us look forward to a new and exciting year. Join in planning, leading and participating in our upcoming activities. We are all members of the Saddle Oak Club community. The HOA is for all home owners of SOC. Renew your membership or join if you haven’t done so. United we will be a stronger community. Sharing the work makes a job easier.

Judy Lott Saddle Oak Club HOA President

Newsletter Staff: Jim Hanoian – 509-4370 Newsletter Committee Chairman [email protected] Lee Justice – 304-8642 Circulation Manager [email protected] Paulette McNally – 509-4266 Photographer, Activities & Events Coverage [email protected] Linda Otto – 861-1048 Event Posters [email protected] Andrea Primas – 300-3190 Reporter [email protected] Marilyn Strobert – 815-353-3250 Save the Date, Thank You & Bits & Pieces Pages [email protected] Tim Strobert – 815-245-9495 Front Cover & New Residents [email protected] Jean Louis Dugas – 304-8642 Back Page Calendar [email protected] Kathy Smith – 237-6572 On-Line Newsletter www.SaddleOakClub.net

Submit articles & items to: [email protected]

Submission Deadline is the 15th of the month

Additions? Corrections? Add year to anniversary? Contact Jim Hanoian at 352-509-4370 or [email protected]

01. Betty Lou Hoover 01. Elizabeth Jaglinski 04. Chris McCormick 05. Bob Gearin 05. Joyce Tifft 05. Susan Tumelty 06. Debbie Burri 06. Matthew Walters 07. Gilles Marier 08. Annmarie Tantalo 09. Walt Presley 11. Diana Germain 12. Walter Thompson 13. Fran Fritz

14. Cindy Ida 14. Donald Walker 15. Bonnie Devitt 15. Robert Breiten 15. George Confer 15. Ralston Jackson 16. Louise Bennett 16. Walton Bissette 16. David Look 17. Robert Bull 17. John Record 18. Nancy Burns 20. Bert Berthiaume 20. Karen Jorgensen 21. Bob Egan

22. Donald Godwin 22. Suzanne May 22. Albert Nadeau 23. Leo Monnette 23. Ola Mae Seaton 24. Almus Carson 25. Sal Borriello 26. Gail Look 27. Juanita McCague 27. Paulette McNally 27. Ellen Talbot 29. Judy Mascaro 29. Rick Vertefeuille 30. Irene Kramer 31. Suzie Wolf

03. Richard & Gladys Ouimette - 1952 04. Jack & Kay Denmark 04. Dick & Mae Knuppel 07. Timothy (TJ) & Barb Lyons - 2004 08. Bob & Lory Egan 11. Ray & Bonnie Devitt 14. Walton & Karen Bissette 14. David & Rosemary Carson 14. Michael & Deborah Williams - 1987 15. Tommy & Joan Bell 16. Joe & Denise Donofrio - 1998

16. David & Gail Look - 1974 16. Ernie & Linda Norton 17. Harold & Sue Whritenour 19. Frank & Connie Williams 22. Frederick & Phyllis Congdon 24. Donald & Betty Mausteller Sr 25. Ed & Sharon Buckley 25. Albert & Nancy Nadeau - 1984 26. Clint & Joann Barber - 1975 28. Leo & Beverley Monnette 30. Tom & Nancy Pollom

Welcome New Residents

Welcome committee for new residents is David and Rosemary Carson, so if you haven’t been welcomed yet and wish to be welcomed and receive a welcome packet, please give the Carson's a call at 352-304-8232.

Dave & Rosie Suchomma5494 SW 56th St (Lot 255)Phone: 231-464-5192Arrived: 6-10-2015His Birthday: 10-13 Her Birthday: 12-11Anniversary: 4-16Occupation: Maintenance for Chrysler Hers: CashierHis hobbies: Fishing, RC Airplanes Her hobbies: Fishing, Darts, BowlingChildren: 5 Grandchildren: 5His Home State: OH Her Home State: MIPets: Tiny, Ornery

Bob & Lory Egan5651 SW 56th Ave (Lot 360)Phone: 603-494-3880Arrived: 7-15-2015His Birthday: 8-21 Her Birthday: 12-31Anniversary: 8-8His occupation: VP Gas Co. Hers: Lead Accountant Insurance FirmHis hobbies: Walking Her hobbies: CraftsChildren: 5 Grandchildren: 5His Home State: NH Her Home State: INPets: Bailey

Ritchie & Mirta Harris who live at 5550 SW 57th Place (Lot #224) have a new phone number:352-277-9957

Welcome New Residents

Pat Vukovich6040 SW 56th Terrace (Lot 93)Phone: 352-304-8332Arrived: 6-16-2015Nickname: PatBirthday: 6-27Prior Occupation: Receptionist, Switch Board OperatorHobbies: Reading, GardeningChildren: 3 Grandkids: 4Home State: IN

Virginia Herbruck5475 SW 56th St (Lot 263)Phone: 234-788-0737Arrived: 6-28-2015Nickname: Hers - GinnyHer Birthday: 11-16Her occupation: Farmer’s Wife Her hobbies: CookingChildren: 3 Grandchildren: 11 Great Grandchildren: 3Her Home State: Ohio

Jack & Kay Denmark5585 SW 60th St (Lot 109)Phone: 352-223-5529Arrived: 6-10-2015His Birthday: 5-28Her Birthday: 5-11Anniversary: 8-4His occupation: Industrial Engineer Hers: Production ControlHis hobbies: Auto Racing Her hobbies: Dog LoverChildren: 2 Grandchildren: 4 Great Grandchildren 1Home State Both: NY

NATIONAL SISTERS DAY – AUGUST 2nd

CONGRATULATIONS

TO OUR SOC SISTERS

Phyllis Congdon and AnnMarie Tantalo

Jill Evenson and Catherine Rezmer

Diane Keach and Nancy Kalman

Dorothy Lawrence and Joni Hassett

Chris McCormick and Kay Stevenson

Gee Sauvageau and Marty Guzowski

Cathy Sanborn and Kristi Miller

Kathy Simmes and Rosemary McGee

A sister smiles when one tells one's stories,

for she knows where the decoration has been added.

-Chris Montaigne

We know one another's faults, virtues, catastrophes,

mortifications, triumphs, rivalries, desires,

And how long we can each hang by our hands to a bar. We may

never forgive each other for what happened when we were five,

but

We have been banded together under pack codes and tribal laws.

-Rose Macaulay

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? There are serious changes coming to every manufactured home owner in the state of Florida as large corporations purchase more and more of our communities. Unless the vast number of home owners across Florida, and especially in Marion County, begin to realize how important it is to remain informed and updated on a regular basis regarding their plans for our parks and our lifestyle, it really is futile to expect much from complaining. Remember, there is power in numbers.

The truth is – they have the power unless home owners wake up and take advantage of two important avenues that are available to each home owner paying monthly lot rent. From here on, IT’S UP TO YOU!

Everyone in Marion County is part of FMO District 13. FMO is the state-wide Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida, Inc. This agency was created for our benefit and is dedicated to carefully watching over whatever happens up in Tallahassee in the Legislature that may adversely affect our community, our property value and our lifestyle. They keep us informed through a bi-monthly FMO News magazine which is full of helpful information as well as bulletins called WATCHDOG that let us know if we need to take action on an issue before the Legislature. Plus, your local leadership has been holding monthly FMO meetings at key communities within Marion County where any home owner can come to learn the latest helpful information and hear a guest speaker. The annual membership is only $25.00 and it is definitely the most important organization for home owners like us. The next local meeting will be September 23rd at Saddle Oak Club. Contact Nan Bull, Dist. 13 President at 237-0877 to become part of this vital organization or for more information. My husband, Bob, and I welcome an opportunity to speak to your HOA whenever possible. He has been an active leader in FMO for over 25 years!

The second organization that should be and can be most important to every home owner living in a rental community in Florida is their local Homeowners Association. One of the ways an HOA can serve the residents in their park is to help negotiate with management whenever an issue arises regarding amenities, services provided such as maintenance, the quality of their park and especially when the lot rent increase is excessive. The HOA Board is important in helping to generally keep the community running smoothly as well as sponsor special activities and hold monthly HOA meetings. The annual dues vary from park to park. A strong HOA truly is an asset for each home owner.

Sincerely, FMO District 13 President

FOR YOUR SUPPORTThank You! We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Saddle Oak Stitchers, Judy Miller, and our dear friends here in our wonderful community of Saddle Oak. We both wish to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for your thoughtfulness, kindness, and all your well-wishes and prayers. This is truly home.

Mike and Deb Libby

Thank you to all who came to the gathering after Bud's Memorial. I'm sorry I didn't get to talk to everyone, but I really appreciated your help and support. And thank you to all the many people who supported me during this trying time. Special thanks to Sue, Diane, Sharon, Sammi and Rita for getting things ready. I couldn't have gotten it done without your help. If I missed anyone, I'm sorry, but your help was appreciated. Thank you.

Joyce Hooper

I want to thank everyone for the prayers and cards for my Great-Grandson, age 3, who passed away from a tragic accident.

Carolyn Miller

FOR FATHER'S DAY LUNCHEON VOLUNTEERSI want to thank Rosemary and David Carson who shopped, served, set-up, cleaned-up and provided all the door prizes, Andrea Primas who helped set-up, serve and clean-up, Judy Lott and Gloria Paige who helped cook and clean-up, Jo Gearin who served and cleaned-up and Cindy Livingston who cleaned-up. All the help they provided made the Father’s Day luncheon possible. Many thanks also to Linda Otto for the great poster and the tickets (of which she does so often for all our events) and to Tony Pace who is always willing to be our ticket agent.

Without volunteers willing to help, these events would not take place. Thanks to those of you (90 in number) who came to the luncheon. I hope your day was as special to you as it was to me. Thank you!

Milda Kolesar

ROMEO MEN'S BREAKFAST

There will be NO Men's Breakfast for the months of August and September. Pleasecheck back for news on what October will bring.

LADIES' LUNCHEON

The Ladies Luncheon willbe at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, atLogan's Roadhouse on EasySt. (19th Ave. Rd.) acrossfrom Walmart. Please signup at the clubhouse. Hopeto see you there!

SINGLES LUNCHEON

The Lunch Out for Augustwill be at Ruby Tuesday onRt. 200 on Thursday,August 27, at 11:30 AM. Please sign up at clubhouse to reserve your spot.

SUPER BINGO

A Super Bingo is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, at 2:00 PM, with a lunch held prior at 12:30 until 1:30.

NEW NEIGHBORS

We have had so many newneighbors moving into ourcommunity lately. How great!If you know of someone newwho has not been welcomed,please call Rosemary and David (304-8232) with your new neighbor's name and phone number. Then they can be welcomed and become part of our great community.

BREAST CANCER PILLOW DAY

The Saddle Oak Stitchers wouldlike to invite all residents of thepark to join us on August 12from 9:00 AM - Noon to makebreast cancer pillows. All supplieswill be furnished and you do noteven need to know how to sew!! If you have fabric scraps, bring them for the stuffing if youwant. We'd enjoy having you. Contact Maryann O'Connell or Rita Cope for more information.

NEW - PLEASE TAKE NOTE: SUNSHINE REPORT by Erik & Nancy Hoiass

Hello, Saddle Oak friends and neighbors! We wanted to let all of you know that we are stepping out to care. We DO care, although limited some by age, etc., but we are taking

over the Sunshine Report(from precious Fran Bolson who has been dedicated for so many years). Please let us know if someone is in the hospital, moved to a nursing home, home-bound, etc. Please help

us to help you and others here in the park. We need friends, friendly smiles, faces that reflect that people care for others. Please join us in helping by calling us at 352-509-7034. We live on 56th St. and have been here for 5-1/2 years. We have met so many great people. We need your help to help. Be encouraged. God bless!!!! Thank you!As of 7/15/15, Joanne Cropper and Peggy Coons are in West Marion Hospital.

BITS & PIECESBITS & PIECES

SPECIAL DAYS IN AUGUST 2015

FRIENDSHIP DAY is celebrated on Sunday, August 2. A sincere and loving friend is definitely a gift and makes our lives more meaningful. In 1935, the US Congress proclaimed the

first Sunday in August as Friendship Day with the idea that friendship between peoples, regions and cultures can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.Friends can greet each other by sending greeting cards, gifts or flowers, but the best way to celebrate is to spend the day with your friends doing what you most enjoy, even if it's just a heart-to-heart talk to recall your mutual sweet memories.ift

PURPLE HEART DAY is observed on Friday, August 7. On this day in 1782, General GeorgeWashington, the commander-in-chief of the

Continental Army, created the “Badge for Military Merit,” a decoration consisting of a purpleheart-shaped piece of silk, edgedwith a narrow binding of silver, with the word Merit stitched across the face in silver. The badge was to be presented to

soldiers for “any singularly meritorious action” and permitted its wearer to pass guards and sentinels without challenge. The honoree’s name and regiment were also to be inscribed ina “Book of Merit.”

After the Revolutionary War, the “Book of Merit”was lost, and the decoration was largely forgotten until 1927, when General Charles P. Summerall, the US Army chief-of-staff, sent an unsuccessful draft bill to Congress to revive theBadge of Military Merit. In 1931, Summerall’s successor, General Douglas MacArthur, took up the cause, hoping to reinstate the medal in time. On February 22, 1932, Washington’s

200th birthday, theUS War Departmentannounced the creation of the “Order of the Purple Heart.” The Order of the Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the US armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against an enemy. It is also awarded to soldiers who have suffered maltreatment as prisoners of war.

V-J DAY (VICTORY OVERJAPAN) is a day to remember thesacrifices that Veterans madeduring World War II. It is observedby Veterans groups on the secondMonday in August each year. Thisyear, that date is August 10. It was on August 15, 1945 that Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. President Truman declared the official V-J Day in the US to be September 2, as the Japanese formally surrendered in a ceremony performed on that day in 1945 in Tokyo Bay, aboard the battleship USS Missouri.Japan surrendered following the dropping of two devastating atomic bombs by the US, on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima (August 6) and Nagasaki (August 9) in 1945.

NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY Some people celebrate Senior Citizens Day on August 14 as that was the day President Franklin Roosevelt

signed the Social Security Act in 1935. However, in 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared August 21 as the official day.

This observance was established in honor of senior citizens who made positive contributionsin their communities. The day was also createdto bring awareness of social, health, and economic issues that affect senior citizens.

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BILLIARDS

Group play for all

Monday at 6:30 pm.

Contact: Erik Hoiaas - 509-7034

BINGO

For the summer months of June, July and August, Bingo will begin at 6:00, with card sales prior. Super Bingo scheduled for Sunday, August 16th at 2:00. Bring a donation for Interfaith and receive a free card. Interested in becoming a caller? Call Marge!

Contact: Marge Glass – 789-2439

Ceramics

Suspended until

approximately October

Contacts Kathy Simmes -304-8580

Toots Lobe - 861-0178

BOWLING HAVE A GREAT SUMMER. LOOKING

FORWARD TO FALL LEAGUE

BOWLING WHICH BEGINS THE FIRST

TUESDAY IN OCTOBER.

THERE WILL BE GROUP SUMMER

BOWLING ON TUESDAYS AT 10:00 AM

WITH SOC BOWLERS.

CONTACT Ginger or Tony Pace

237-2758

BINGO CAFÉ

Dinner is available at 4:30 pm. on Tuesdays, but check the message board posted outside the Clubhouse door, as Café may not be open every Tuesday during these summer months. Also check Friends of Saddle Oak on Facebook for the current menu. Don’t forget Super Bingo scheduled for 2:00 on August 16th, with Café open

at 12:30 that day.

FITNESS ROOM 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Clubhouse - 2nd Floor

Treadmill, recumbent bike, elliptical and bike

exerciser, exercise ball, hand weights, TV and scale

NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY Suspended until October

Contact: David Hutchinson – 217-671-5312

BACKGAMMON

Suspended for the summer months

Contact: Jim Hanoian - 509-4370

BOCCE BALL IS BACK WITH A FRESH NEW COURT!

Group Play set up for

Mondays and Fridays at 7:00 PM

Equipment is in the shuffleboard closet and court is available for individual play anytime.

Contact Phyllis Congdon – 291-4946

Shuffleboard

Courts are always available during

Clubhouse hours for individual play.

Equipment is in the court closet.

Summer group play has resumed at

4:00 on Wednesday

Card Games

Euchre 1 pm. on Wednesday Contact Linda Martin

815-441-1274

Canasta Tuesday at 12 :30 pm.

Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

New members are gladly welcome. If

you would like to learn, please come

and watch and we will teach you.

Contact: Linda Johnston 865-712-5852

Pinochle Thursdays at 6:30 pm as of July 2nd

Contact: Fran Bolson 873-3480

Poker 6:30 pm.

Wednesday and Thursday

Polish Poker Saturday

Games begin either when a full table of 12 is reached or at 6:30pm,

whichever occurs first

7-Card Poker 4:00 pm.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Saddle Oak Stitchers

Monday night quilting has been suspended for the months of June, July and August.

Have a great summer. Instructor – Rita Cope – 300-3333

Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00 am.

(Open Group)

Thursday – 6:30 – New lessons have been suspended until October but group still meets

Upstairs at the Clubhouse

PLAY MAH JONGG!

Group play is held at 1:00 on

Fridays. If you are interested,

come join us. Bring your boards

or come share ours. For any

questions, contact

Marty Guzowski - 304-8915

Judy Lott – 509-4576

WATER FITNESS

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Summer Hours - 10:00 am

CONTACTS

Gee Sauvageau - 873-4301 Terry Jansen - 304-8195

HOOKS AND

NEEDLES

Suspended for the summer. Look for time and date of startup In

October

Contact: Carolyn Miller

300-3562

Move-It, Move-It

Monday - Wednesday - Friday – 9:00 am

Join us in a walking aerobics class. Wear walking shoes.

Contact: Wanda Dubuque – 509-7510

PING PONG

Equipment, paddles, balls and net are provided. Table

is available during Clubhouse hours - 2nd Floor.

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SUMMER

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2015

AUGUST 2015AUGUST 2015SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE

AUG 4 TUE

AUG 16 SUNLUNCH AVAILABLE 12:30 PM

AUG 19 WED

AUG 20 THU LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE

Aug 27 THURUBY TUESDAY

COMING IN SEPTEMBER:

SEP 2 WEDSPEAKER: JOANNE ROBINSON,

MUNROE REGIONALPRESTIGE 55 PROGRAM COORDINATOR

SEP 7 MON

NO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SUPER BINGO 2:00 PM

NO ROMEO MEN'S BREAKFAST

LADIES LUNCHEON 1:00 PM

2621 SW 19TH AVE. RD. (across from Walmart)

SINGLES LUNCHEON 11:30 AM

HOA MEETING 7:00 PM

POT LUCK SUPPER 4:00 PM

August 2015 Activities Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8am Sat Morning Social 6:30pm Polish Poker

2 3 9am MOVE-IT 10am Ceramics 10am Pool Fitness 6:30pm Cards 6:30pm Billiards 7pm Bocce

4 10am Bowling League 12:30 Canasta 6:00pm BINGO

5 9am MOVE-IT 9am Stitchers 10am Pool Fitness 1pm Euchre 4pm 7-Card Poker 6:30pm Canasta & Poker 7pm Shuffleboard

6 4pm 7-Card Poker 6:30pm Poker 6:45pm Pinochle

7 9am MOVE-IT 10am Freestyle Water Fitness 1pm Mah Jongg 4pm 7-Card Poker 7pm Cards 7pm Bocce


9

10 9am MOVE-IT 10am Ceramics 10am Pool Fitness 6:30pm Cards 6:30pm Billiards 7pm Bocce



13

4pm 7-Card Poker 6:30pm Poker 6:45pm Pinochle



16

2pm SUPER

BINGO







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No SOC Board Meeting in August

No HOA Meeting in August

BINGO Café Serving Food from 4:30 to 5:30

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