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My Christmas card to you:
My Christmas Card List
I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book,
And every year when Christmas comes, I go and take a look.
That is when I realize these names are all a part,
Not of the book they’re written in, but of my very heart.
For each name stands for someone who has crossed my path
sometime,
And in that meeting they’ve become the rhythm in each
rhyme.
While it may sound fantastic for me to make this claim,
I really feel that I’m composed of each remembered name.
And while you may not be aware of any special link,
Just meeting you has changed my life much more than you may
think.
For once I’ve met somebody, the years cannot erase
The memory of a pleasant word or of a friendly face.
So, never think my Christmas cards are just a mere routine
of names upon a Christmas list, forgotten in between.
For when I send a Christmas card that is addressed to you,
It’s because you’re on the list of folks I’m endeared to.
For I am but a total of the many folks I’ve met,
And you happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget.
Whether I have known you for many years or few,
In some way you have had a part in shaping things I do.
And every year when Christmas comes I realize anew,
The best gift life can offer is meeting folks like you.
So, may the spirit of Christmas that forevermore endures
Leave its richest blessings in the hearts of you and yours.
Merry Christmas Everyone
Renee`
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December is:
National Stress Free Family Holiday Month, Universal Human Rights Month,
Write to a Friend Month, Safe Toy and Gift Month, Hi Neighbor Month and
Read A New Book Month
The turquoise and zircon are the birthstones for December.
Holly, narcissus, and poinsettia are the flowers for the month of December
December is the twelfth and last month of the year according to the Gregorian
calendar, which is used in almost all the world today. It was the tenth month in the
early Roman calendar and takes its name from the Latin word decem, which means
ten. It became the twelfth month in a later Roman calendar. In 46 B.C., the Roman
statesman Julius Caesar added two days to December, which before then had only
29 days.
Winter begins in December in the northern half of the world. Some people call it
"the frosty month." But winter does not begin until December 21st and most of
December is usually warmer than other winter months.
Holidays in December
December 1st – Hanukkah, is the Jewish Feast of Lights or
Feast of Dedication. The Hebrew word hanukkah (also written
Hannuka; Hanukah or Chanukah) means dedication. Hanukkah is
an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish
people's struggle for religious freedom.
December 7th – National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,
commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during
World War II. Many American service men and women lost
their lives or were injured on December 7, 1941. National Pearl
Harbor Remembrance Day is also referred to as Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day.
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December 21st – Winter Solstice, which is the point in the
Earth's revolution about the sun where the sun reaches its
most southerly declination. This is the shortest day of the
year and occurs on or about 22 December. It also marks the
beginning of the official winter season.
December 25th – Christmas - Many people in the United States
celebrate Christmas. The day celebrates Jesus Christ's birth.
It is often combined with customs from pre-Christian winter
celebrations. Many people erect Christmas trees, decorate their
homes, visit family or friends and exchange gifts.
December 26th - Kwanzaa is a week-long
holiday honoring African culture and
traditions. It takes place from December 26 to January 1, a time
that some African cultures called "the edges of the time when the
year meet" and is traditionally spent in celebration, focus and
assessment. The word Kwanzaa, sometimes, spelled Kwanza and means "first fruits of
harvest" in Swahili. Maulana Karenga, an African-American leader, proposed this
observance and it was first celebrated between December 1966 and January 1967.
December 26th - Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in Britain, Australia, New
Zealand, and Canada. The traditional celebration of Boxing Day included giving
money and other gifts to charitable institutions, needy individuals, and people in
service jobs. The holiday may date from the Middle Ages (A.D. 400's-1500's), but
the exact origin is unknown. It may have begun with the lords and ladies of
England, who presented Christmas gifts in boxes to their servants on December
26. Or it may have begun with priests, who opened the church's
alms (charity) boxes on the day after Christmas and distributed
the contents to the poor.
December 31st - One celebration that runs over into the next
month, and the next year as well, is New Year's Eve. This
involves saying good-bye to the old year and rejoicing in the new
one. In the United States it is often marked by fire-works,
dropping a ball in Central Park, parties with dancing and snacks.
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December Happenings All the signup sheets for events are posted in the clubhouse.
The Activities committee will be meeting on Thursday, December 2nd at 2 PM. We
hope to see more people to the meeting to help us plan future events for our park.
Monday, December 6th at 4:30 PM (carpooling) we will be Dining
Out for our “Early Bird Dinner” at Red Lion. This is a new
restaurant on HWY 27. Come and join us for some good food
and conversation.
HOA Board meeting will be on Tuesday, December 7th at 7 PM. This is also Pearl
Harbor Day so remember to fly your flag.
Sunday, December 12th we will be having a Holiday Gift
Exchange at 4 PM. Men need to bring a gift for a man and
women bring a gift for a woman. The gift should be no more
than $8.00, wrapped and labeled man or woman. Please bring
your favorite holiday cookies to share (drinks will be provided).
Hope to see many of you for a time of good treats, fellowship
and fun.
Tuesday, December 14th at 7 PM will be the HOA meeting. Please attend.
Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 AM (carpooling) our Ladies Lunch will be a
mystery ride. Sign up early as only 16 ladies maximum can attend.
Saturday, December 18th at 8:30 AM we will meet at “R-Place Eatery”
for breakfast. Join us for a nice start of the day.
Sunday, December 19th we will celebrate our birthdays &
anniversaries at 6:30 PM at the clubhouse. Everyone is invited,
even if it isn’t you birthday or anniversary month. A movie will
follow.
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Saturday, December 25th is our Christmas Potluck Dinner at 1
PM. The HOA pays for the turkeys and hams. We are going to
start charging for GUESTS this year. The cost will be: adults
$4.00, children age 5-12 $2.00, under age 5 free. You must pay
for guests 1 week ahead to Mary Ann Donovasn
Dining by the book will be on Wednesday, December 29th at
End Zone. Meet at 4:30 PM (carpooling).
Friday, December 31st from 8 PM -? (at least midnight we
will be having a New Year’s Eve Dance with a D.J. from our
own park, Ron and Arlene Plouffe. It will be B.Y.O. drinks
and snacks to share. The charge will be $5.00 a person.
Hope every one of you will come. The last dance was great
fun so decided to have them back and hopefully get some more of our residents out.
It’s Here! The Enjoyment Book
The Enjoyment Book is still $30 for a year’s two for one specials that include dining,
sports events, and services. It’s available at 67 Sargent St., either cash or checks made
out to L.H.V. Any questions please call Marilyn Smith at 421-1018.
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HAINES CITY COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
(For more information call Parks & Recreation
Department 421-3700)
Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park
Friday, December 3rd: Glitter Glisten & Snow - Lake Eva Park 5-9 PM (free)
Saturday, December 4th: Haines City Christmas Parade – 10 AM
Saturday, December 18th: Cruise In – Railroad Park 5-9 PM
Saturday, December 25th: Bike Fest – Railroad Park 4-9 PM
Lakeridge Winery
Annual South Lake Animal League Arts & Craft Show
$2 donation benefitting the South Lake Animal
League.
Local Artists and Crafters are invited to display their
work. Enjoy live music by incredible bands on outdoor
stage throughout the entire weekend. Lakeridge wine,
beer, soft drinks and a variety of food will be
available for purchase, along with complimentary
Winery tours and tasting.
December 11th (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
December 12th (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
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Celebration Events
Now Snowing, Central Florida’s original and premier “Snowing” event, offers an all
new ice rink and a schedule filled with surprises. Now Snowing is a month long
Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens Carolers,
photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, the Celebration Express train, and
nightly snowfall at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 PM.
Saturday, December 4th: “Celebration of Voices” – Celebration Town Center
Main Street 2-9 PM
Saturday, December 11th: Radio Disney Holiday Concert – 6-9 PM
Friday, December 31st: New Years Eve – Celebration Weekend - Central
Florida’s Premier Fireworks Spectacular and Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Event.
A weekend full of fun with live music, snow, ice skating, and more!
A Sunny Christmas Every year at Christmas time
There's not a sign of snow. Instead we spend our yuletide days
In the sun's warm cheery glow. We have the best of Christmas things,
The lights, the gifts, the bells, (And "snowbirds" who arrive en masse
To fill our beach hotels.)
The glorious weather fits right in With our happy Christmas mood,
And we can also walk and run Without having to be snow shoed.
So don't feel bad for your (Florida) friends
Who have no snow or ice. We think our sunny Christmas here
Is a holiday paradise! By Joanna Fuchs
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Christmas Trivia (Answers given on page 18)
1. One of the most loved Christmas books is 'A Christmas Carol'. Who
wrote it?
A. Mark Twain C. Hans Christian Andersen
B. Charles Dickens
2. Which well-known author of fantasy fiction also created a book
called The Father Christmas Letters?
A. Lewis Carroll C. E. Nesbit
B. J.R.R. Tolkien D. C.S. Lewis
3. One of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes takes place during the
Christmas season. The name
A. The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle C. A Christmas Carol
B. The Nightmare before Christmas
4. What is the first line of the second verse of 'Angels from the
Realms of Glory'?
A. Christ by highest heav’n adored C. Shepherds in the fields abiding
B. Shepherds why this jubilee
5. 'Yule lads' are a traditional part of Icelandic Christmas. What are
they?
A. Band of thirteen gift giving goblins
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B. In charge of Santa’s reindeer
C. Woodcutters
D. The best male singers from each village
6. The first commercial Christmas card got a hostile reception from
some people because
A. It depicted a family, children as well as adults, drinking wine
B. A mass-produced card was felt to violate the Christmas spirit
C. The ivy leaves bordering the design were once a pagan symbol
D. The card’s popularity raised fears of a paper shortage
7. The card was the brainchild of
A. Sir Henry Cole B. John Calcott Horsley
8. One fairly modern Christmas ritual is the British monarch’s broadcast
to the people on Christmas day. The first was given by George V in
1932. Who wrote the king’s speech?
A. The King C. Enid Blyton
B. Rudyard Kipling D. Sir Winston Churchill
9. All through the Christmas season in old England, "lambswool" could be
found in the houses of the well-to-do. What was it?
A. Imitation snow
B. A brew of hot ale with roast apples floating in it
C. Material used for knitting Christmas gifts
D. Fluffy confection made from almonds and sugar
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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers:
Olive Craighton – Consulate Rehab Ruth Crocker – stroke
Darlene Dinio – heart valve surgery Bruce Lemay – Home
Doris Palte – surgery on Nov. 12th in Ohio
David Wakefield – Nov. 5th heart problems
If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Marilyn Pena (353-
1782) know so she can get a card to them.
In Memoriam
Bob Gillin passed away November 9th
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Thanks
We want to give hats off to Donna Hunt and her committee for a
wonderful Yard Sale. Also for the great weather. Hugs and happy fall to all.
David and Mary Schnopp
We had a wonderful Yard Sale and need to give a big thanks to Donna Hunt for the
many hours she put into the organization of this event. Donna wants to thank all
her workers for their help.
Thanks to everyone who came to visit me during my hospital stay. Also for all the
flowers, cards and well wishes all were most sincerely appreciated. Thank you,
Marcyn Seal
A big thanks goes to Leon Martin and Bill Patelunas for the new sound acoustics in
the club house.
I want to thank Donna Chilton for all her hard work while serving on the HOA
Board. Good luck with your new job. Tammy Anthis
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DecemberBirthdays
1st May Cook
1st Ron Cowles
1st Sharon Greenfield
4th Michael Huber
6th Doris Rockwell
7th Christine Dean
8th Steve Maddocks
9th Mary Raymond
9th Ed Tomaselli
10th Pauline Atteridge
10th Hazel VanDyke
11th Scott Cameron
12th Judy Loy
12th Georgiana Palmer
16th Barry Anthis
16th Pete Evans
18th Sue Pickard
19th Rebecca Allred
19th Jack McQuade
December Anniversaries
2nd Robert & Elsie Torpey
33 years
4th Stephen & Christine Dean
1 year
10th Bob & Debbie Renka
22 years
11th Francis & Elaine Pepe
51 years
20th Richard & Florence Browning
49 years
20th Willard Davidson
20th Helen Sheets
21st Vito Destefano
21st David Lennox
21st Pat Marotti
23rd Helen Vernon
24th Earla Herring
24th Kay Levinson
25th Greg Schamerloh
25th Marilyn Smith
25th James Welch
26th Jerry Buttler
28th Betty Pall
28th Steve Pierce
29th David Butcher
29th Victoria Goodwin
22nd Terry & Renee DeJane
38 years
23rd Wayde & Emily Marshall
22 years
24th Fred & Judie Bott
25 years
28th Gary & Earla Herring
47 years
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YOUR HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION (HOA) NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
Why is it important to pay HOA Dues? Well there are numerous reasons. Your dues are
used to help fund various community activities; to purchase supplies (paper plates, cutlery,
paper towels, beverages, etc.), in support of those activities; purchase the meats for the
Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinners; purchase decorations for the clubhouse and
many other expenses.
In addition, our HOA needs funds to purchase office supplies (postage, paper, etc.), pay
taxes (we must pay taxes on income received from fundraisers), and pay insurance
premiums.
Last but not least, paying dues entitles you to vote at our annual meeting in January and at
any other time that votes are needed by dues paying members.
Of course, the dues alone cannot pay for everything, that’s why fundraisers (yard sales,
Share the Wealth, Entertainment Coupon Book, etc.) are also important.
Soon, if they haven’t already, one of your neighbors will be knocking at your door asking
you to support your HOA by paying your dues of $12 (Such A Deal!!) for the year 2011. But
you don’t have to wait for them to ask, your dues can be given to any board member
(Walter Strohmaier, Herman Biba, Gail Seal, George Palmer, or Karen Patelunas). Checks
should be made payable to the Lake Hammock Village HOA.
SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION
AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE 36106 Highway 27, Haines City FL 33844 863-421-5764 Fax 863-421-7378
Sales Staff
John Bialy (Home) 863-422-0521 (cell) 863-956-6540
Judy Dixon (Home) 863-421-7244 (cell) 863-325-6846
Kay Levinson (Home) 863-422-8543 (cell) 863-206-1675
The nominating committee has submitted the following list of potential candidates
for the Lake Hammock Village Board of Directors for 2011:
Tammy Anthis
Reta Cramer
Richard Gould
David Lennox
Hank Marion
Charles Osborn
Ronald Plouffe
Gail Seal
Walter Strohmaier
If you are interested in having your name added to the list please contact
Marileigh Osborn 421-6289. Nominations from the floor must be given at the Dec.
HOA meeting so that they can be added to the Proxy ballot that will be mailed out
in December. No names may be added to the ballot after the proxy’s have been
mailed.
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PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD-OF-HEARING
Smoke alarms save lives. But those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing cannot depend
on the sound of the regular alarm to alert them to a fire.
People who are deaf or hard-of-hearing should use alarms with strobe (flashing)
lights that have been tested by an independent testing laboratory. The alarms for
sleeping areas with strobe lights are required to be of a special high intensity that
can wake a sleeping person. Most major smoke alarm companies offer alarms with
strobe lights. For information on availability and pricing, go to the manufacturers'
Web sites. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of smoke alarms that meet
U.L. standard 1971 for people who are deaf or hard of hearing include: Ace
Hardware Corporation, BRK Electronics, Gentex Corporation, Kidde Fire Safety,
and Menards, Inc.
Safety tips
Consider installing a smoke alarm that uses a flashing light, vibration and/or
sound to alert people to a fire emergency. The majority of fatal fires occur
when people are sleeping, and because smoke can put people into a deeper
sleep, it is important to have the necessary early warning of a fire to ensure
that they wake up.
Be sure that the smoke alarm you buy carries the label of an independent
testing laboratory.
If there is fire or smoke, get out immediately and go to the designated
meeting place. But if you are trapped by fire or smoke, have your TTY/TTD
device or other alerting system close to the bed so that communication with
emergency personnel is possible should fire or smoke trap you in your room.
Alarms with a 10-year lithium batteries eliminate the problem of having to
change batteries. The batteries are designed to last the life of an alarm.
Ten-year battery alarms still need to be tested in accordance with
manufacturers' instructions at least once a month.
Alarms that go off because of burnt toast, steam, or other non-threatening
sources can be a nuisance and can discourage people from using smoke
alarms. Use alarms with a silencing feature that can be pressed to delay the
alarm for a short period time. If the smoke does not clear in a certain
amount of time, the alarm will sound again.
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Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside each separate
sleeping area. If you sleep with bedroom doors closed, have a qualified
electrician install interconnected smoke alarms in each room so when one
sounds, they all sound. Install a new battery in all conventional alarms at
least once a year. Test your alarm at least once a month, following the
manufacturer's instructions.
Include everyone in your home and make a home escape plan, making
provisions for anyone who has a disability. Practice your plan at least twice a
year.
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Christmas Magic Are we too grownup to feel a thrill
As we light the Christmas tree? Are we immune to cookies,
Christmas cards and Christmas glee? Are we too adult to "Ooh" and "Aah"
At the Christmas candle's glow?
Are we blasé about our gifts; Do we shun the mistletoe?
Are we too mature for carols, For merry or for jolly?
Do the decorations leave us cold,
The ornaments and holly? Fat chance! We'll never grow too old
To love the Christmas magic. A year without a Christmas
Would be boring, even tragic.
So bring it on! The candy canes, The feasting and good cheer;
O Christmas, lovely Christmas, You're the highlight of the year!
By Joanna Fuchs
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Calling all younger people 55-75 to serve on the Board of
Directors of our HOA.
The older folks, 80 plus, need a rest. The younger folk with their fresh minds and
ideas need to come forward to take control and run our HOA, according to Florida
Corporation laws. Our HOA is the main body that protects our park residents in
disputes with park owners in matters of rent or land use changes. The owners
know they have to follow the law when they are dealing with a valued and strong
HOA. So you folks who are not yet members please join us morally and financially
to help make us a strong HOA and protect our chosen way of life.
A word about Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida, Inc. (FMO).
FMO is a state wide organization that works for the benefit of all manufactured
home owners. They provide legal advice and maintain a lobbyist in Tallahassee for
our benefit. They are responsible for the creation of FS 723 and adjacent
legislation. Therefore, it is important that we support FMO with our membership.
Annual dues are $20.
From time to time volunteer teams of residents will be going around the park
visiting everyone about joining and supporting our HOA and FMO. Please welcome
them.
George Palmer
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year We're wishing you a Christmas
Full of laughter, love and light, With delicious holiday foods
To excite your appetite. We're hoping you receive
Delightful gifts to make you smile,
With family and friends To love you all the while.
We wish you a Merry Christmas; May your Christmas dreams come true,
And when Christmas is over,
Happy New Year, too! By Joanna Fuchs
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Newsletter Information
All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at
www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake Hammock at
bottom of page). Just a reminder any information for Gator
Tales needs to be submitted to me by the 20th of every
month.
Tammy Anthis (Editor) Gator Tales Staff:
(863) 353-1959 Nancy Belski
50 Sargent St Mary Ann Donovan
[email protected] Richard & Marion Spiegel
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Answers to Christmas Trivia Game on page 9-10
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. B
If you have changes for the 2011 telephone directory please let us know by sending in this completed form.
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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Resident Telephone and Lot Number Directory 2011 UPDATE
Date:________________
Name (1st resident)_____________________________ Birth date___________
Name (2nd resident)_______________________________Birth date___________
Name (3rd resident)_______________________________Birth date___________
If married please provide wedding anniversary date:________________
Address: _____________________________
Telephone number(s) _______________;_______________;_______________
Please send your updated information to
Tammy Anthis (50 Sargent St.) [email protected]
or
Lori Johnsen (151 Glen Este Blvd.) [email protected]
The 2011 directory will be ready for distribution in early January. Please have your
update to us before 12/25.
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December 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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8:30 AM Coffee/Donuts
9:30 AM Water Aerobics
7:00 PM Men’s Poker Dominoes
2 Hanukkah
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
11:00 AM Line Dance
2:00 - Activ. Meeting 7:00 PM
Bingo
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics
4
7:00 PM Ladies’ Poker
5 6 9:30 AM
Water Aerobics 4:30 PM
Early Bird Dining 7:00 PM
Men's Poker
7 Pearl
Harbor Day
10:00 AM Shuffleboard
7:00 PM HOA Board
Meeting
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8:30 AM Coffee/Donuts
9:30 AM Water Aerobics
7:00 PM Men’s Poker Dominoes
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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
11:00 AM Line Dance
7:00 PM Bingo
10
9:30 AM Water Aerobics
11
7:00 PM Ladies’ Poker
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4:00 PM Gift Exchange Bring a gift and cookies to share
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics
7:00 PM
Men's Poker
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10:00 AM Shuffleboard
7:00 PM
HOA Meeting
15 8:30 AM Coffee/Donuts
9:30 AM Water Aerobics
9:00 AM Ladies Day Out
7:00 PM Men’s Poker Dominoes
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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
11:00 AM Line Dance
7:00 PM Bingo
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics
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8:30 AM Breakfast R-Eatery
7:00 PM Ladies’ Poker
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6:30 PM Birthday/
Anniversary Celebration
7:00 PM
Movie
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics
7:00 PM
Men's Poker
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First Day of
Winter
10:00 AM Shuffleboard
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8:30 AM Coffee/Donuts
9:30 AM Water Aerobics
7:00 PM Men’s Poker Dominoes
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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
11:00 AM Line Dance
7:00 PM Bingo
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Christmas
Eve
9:30 AM Water Aerobics
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Christmas
Day
1:00 PM Meal
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Boxing Day
In Canada
Kwanza
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics
7:00 PM
Men's Poker
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10:00 AM Shuffleboard
6:30 Texas Hold'em
29 8:30 AM Coffee/Donuts
9:30 AM Water Aerobics 4:30 PM - Dine
by the Book 7:00 PM
Men’s Poker Dominoes
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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
11:00 AM Line Dance
7:00 PM Bingo
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics
New Year’s
Eve Dance
8:00 PM