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July 4th – Golf Cart Parade & Party July 6th – Singles Luncheon July 10th – Clubhouse Closed for Renovations July 19th – Men's Breakfast July 20th – Ladies' Luncheon

Newsletter Staff: Judy Lott Gloria Paige Advertising Mgr. Distribution Mgr. Marty Guzowski – 352-304-8915 Events Coordinator [email protected] Paulette McNally – 352-509-4266 Photographer Bits & Pieces Pages Activities & Events Pages Back Page Calendar [email protected] Jim Hanoian – 207-458-5302 Cover Page President's Page Index Page Birthdays & Anniversaries Page New Resident Pages Event Posters Event Tickets Save the Date Page Newsletter Assembly Newsletter Email Distribution [email protected] Andrea Primas – 352-300-3190 Human Interest Reporter [email protected] JoAnne & Len Ebright – 304-8286 Welcome Committee [email protected] Kathy Smith – 352-237-6572 On-line Newsletter www.SaddleOakClub.net

Submit articles & items to: [email protected]

Submission Deadline is the 10th of each month

NO Exceptions!

Rain, Rain and More Rain

As many of you know, Judy Lott is temporarily out of commission. She is in the care of her family, friends and the good people at Ocala Regional Hospital. By the time this newsletter arrives at your house, I am hoping she will be recovered and back home. It's the lifeblood of our lawns. We definitely need rain. However, not in torrents, please! Those of you up north or those here that have family and friends up north know that it's been a very cool, rainy spring. I told my younger son that I would trade him some of our warmth for some of his rain. Recently I had to let him know that we've had enough already. Dangerous driving, flooded parking lots and sinkholes are no fun. On July 10 our clubhouse will be closing for some much needed repairs and the replacement of rugs. This closing affects all the normal activities such as cards, sewing, billiards, library, etc. If you are a voracious reader, now is the time to stack up on books by your favorite author. Please just keep them until the library is open again. The same is true if you are a puzzle fanatic. Joanne Mickett plans to rent a Port-a-potty, so the pool will remain open during the renovations. Enjoy the summer!

Marty Guzowski HOA First Vice President

Saddle Oak Club Homeowners Association, Inc. 2017-18 Board of Directors (Term Ending)

Judy Lott, Pres. (2018) 352-509-4576 [email protected] Marty Guzowski, VP (2019) 352-304-8915 [email protected] Shirley Ashbaugh (2020) 304-995-7276 [email protected] Jo Gearin (2019) 352-861-8998 [email protected] Toots Lobe (2020) 352-861-0178 [email protected] Pat Becker (2018) 410-608-7351 [email protected] Kim Schrimmel (2018) 716-572-3423 [email protected] NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS – APPOINTED: Terry Gagne, Sec. 207-629-7171 [email protected] Gloria Paige, Treas. 352-509-7717 [email protected]

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July Advertiser Index (Business Cards are NOT Included in this Index)

All Florida Roofing ............................................................................................ 26 All-Florida Insurance .......................................................................................... 8 ChemDry Carpet Cleaning ................................................................................ 24 Community Roofing........................................................................................... 17 Executive Auto Service ....................................................................................... 9 Florida Anchor and Barrier ............................................................................... 21 Four Star Homes ............................................................................................... 13 Gooden Electrical Contracting .......................................................................... 24 Jerry Martin Irrigation ....................................................................................... 12 Johnson Appliance Service .............................................................................. 24 Ocala Golf Cart ................................................................................................... 8 Miller & Sons Plumbing ..................................................................................... 20 Ocala Heating & Air ............................................................................................ 4 Pete Barry Pest Control .................................................................................... 12 Sun Community Home Sales ............................................................................. 16 Tom McDougall Under-House and Wildlife ........................................................ 25 Window World of Ocala ..................................................................................... 20

July Newsletter Index

(Cover Page and Back Page Calendar are NOT Listed)

Birthdays and Anniversaries ............................................................................... 7 Bits & Pieces .................................................................................................... 18 Bottle Article ..................................................................................................... 22 July 4th Poster .................................................................................................. 19 Manager's Corner ............................................................................................... 6 Memorial Day Article ......................................................................................... 23 President's Message ........................................................................................... 2 Save the Date ................................................................................................... 27 SOC Activities ................................................................................................... 14 Welcome New Residents .................................................................................. 10

Friends, Neighbors and Residents Please support our advertisers. Remember, their ad dollars support our community activities. Advertisers have no official association with Saddle Oak Club.

Additions? Corrections? Add year to anniversary? Contact Jim Hanoian at 207-458-5302

or email [email protected]

Birthdays

01. Nancy Henderson 01. Karen Marengo 03. Clay Cummings 03. Frank Hodakowski 03. Thomas Podnar 03. Richard Scheu 04. David Stout 06. Gladys Ouimette 06. Cathy Sanborn 07. Carlos Roman 08. Mike Burri 08. Rita Cope 08. Mary Rush 08. Karen Sammons

10. Jo Gearin 10. Jack McCague 10. Deborah Walker 11. Karen Alldred 12. Judy Furfaro 13. Donna Clarke 14. Joan Record 18. Kathleen Chervinski 18. Marlene Smith 18. Ellie Stout 18. Ray Snider 19. Pamela Ramsdell 19. Noelle VanderBrink 20. Bill Cook 22. Sue Holbrook

23. Nan Bull 23. Eileen Prokopiak 26. Kathi Cunningham 26. Rudy Rudloff 27. Jean Louis Dugas 27. John O'Connor 28. Gil Moreeuw 29. Vickie Rudloff 30. Robin Gaston 30. David Hutchinson 30. Diane Keach 31. John Hall 31. Kathy Hellwig 31. Jackie Rifenberg

Anniversaries

03. Gary & Joanie Greenwood 06. Bob & Nan Bull - 2013 06. Len & JoAnne Ebright - 1962 07. David & Karen Hutchinson - 2012 10. Henry (Bert) & Lorraine Berthiaume 11. Don & Carolyn Jones

12. Bill & Dyna Egleston 13. Tom & Sandy Brown 14. David & Debra Lennox 15. John & Becky Howell 24. Jim & Joann Cropper 25. Bill & Noelle VanderBrink - 1987

Phonebook changes or corrections? Contact Jim Hanoian at 207-458-5302 or email [email protected]

Haven’t been Welcomed yet? Contact JoAnne and Len Ebright at 352-304-8286 or [email protected]

Karen Alldred & Astrid Colvin 5505 SW 61st Lane (Lot #20) Phone: 267-864-6265 Date of Arrival: 05-11-17 Karen's Birthday: 07-11 Astrid's Birthday: 12-14 Karen's Previous Occupation: Cust service Astrid's Previous Occupation: Quilter Karen's Hobbies: Crocheting & Garage Sales Astrid's Hobbies: Quilting & Gardening Karen's Children: 2 Grandchildren: 2 Astrid's Children: 3 Grandchildren: 5 Karen's Home State: PA Astrid's Home State: NM & PA Pets: Cat - Sweetie

Greg & Robin Gaston 5659 SW 59th St (Lot #143) Phone: 352-502-2382 Date of Arrival: 05-13-17 Her Birthday: 07-30 His Birthday: 01-15 Anniversary: 06-27 Her Previous Occupation: Receptionist His Previous Occupation: Maint Manager Her Hobbies: Reading & Playing cards His Hobbies: Card Playing, Chess & Fishing Children: 2 Home State: Hers: FL His: MO Pets: Dog: Dee

Phonebook changes or corrections? Contact Jim Hanoian at 207-458-5302 or email [email protected]

Haven’t been Welcomed yet? Contact JoAnne and Len Ebright at 352-304-8286 or [email protected]

Dianne Trepaniar & Marilyn Kinney 6551 SW 57th Ave (Lot #67) Phone: 352-208-9572 Date of Arrival: May 1, 2017 Dianne's Birthday: 12-19 Marilyn's Birthday: 10-15 Dianne's Previous Occupation: Plumber Marilyn's Previous Occupation: Real Estate & Ins Agent Dianne's Hobbies: Horseback Riding Marilyn's Hobbies: Card Playing Marilyn's Children: 1 Marilyn's Grandchildren: 1 Home State: Vermont Pets: 2 Dogs, Katie & Hunter 1 Bird - Dickens

Phone Book Corrections:

TIJERINA, Nino & Dora Phone number should be: 317-2433 SANDERS, Bob Phone number should be: 662-292-1979 SANDERS, Linda Phone number should be: 662-292-2430

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SADDLE OAK CLUB ACTIVITIES

BILLIARDS

Group play every Monday night at 6:30. Pool tables are on the second floor of the

Clubhouse. Come and join in! Available for individual use at any time.

BINGO

Tuesday evening

6:00

Card sales until 5:45. Bring a donation for Interfaith and receive

a free card. Contact Diana Germain at 352-299-3673.

BINGO CAFÉ

Dinner is available at 4:30 prior to Bingo. Check Friends of Saddle Oak on Facebook

or the message board posted at Clubhouse door for the current menu. Volunteer cooks

are always needed and appreciated.

BOCCE BALL

Organized group play has now been suspended until perhaps October. The court is

available for individual play at any time. Equipment is in the shuffleboard closet.

Contact Phyllis Congdon - 352-291-4946.

BOWLING

League play has been concluded until the Fall.

CARD CRAFTS

Wednesdays at 1:00 - Bring your projects and join in.

COLORING

Sundays at 1:00

Bring your books and materials and just join in!

CRIBBAGE

Organized play is on hold for the summer. Play will resume on Sunday, November 5th at 6:30 pm, and every Sunday thereafter. No Cribbage will be played on any holiday date. If you have any questions, contact Lynda Butryn at 716-720-6858.

DOMINOES Group plays on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. Contact Jo Gearin - 352-861-8998.

FITNESS ROOM

Clubhouse – 2nd

level. Open during Clubhouse hours of 7:00 am – 10:00 pm.

HORSESHOES

Equipment is in the shuffleboard closet, the pit is next to the bocce ball court.

There is no organized group play.

MAH JONGG

Fridays – 1:00 - Contact either Marty Guzowski - 352-304-8915, or

Judy Lott - 352-509-4576. Bring your boards or come share ours.

MOVE IT –

MOVE IT

Audio-visual group workout every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am until

10am. Contact Wanda Dubuque – 352-509-7510.

PAINTING

SOC has reserved the craft room from 10:00 am until about noon every Thursday morning for painting projects, using oils, acrylics, water colors, etc., in any media you choose. This is not a course or class, just sharing and for individual projects. Call Gloria Paige at 509-7717.

POOL

Available 7am until 10pm year-round, except for the Water Fitness Group who use

it from 10:00 – 11:00am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (weather permitting).

Closed M/W/F from 8am - 10am for cleaning.

SADDLE OAK

STITCHERS

Thursdays – 10:30am – There is no longer an organized group class, but individuals

are welcome to use this time slot for their own project work. This room is located on

the upper floor of the Clubhouse. Contact Rita Cope – 352-300-3333

Wednesdays – 10:00am. Open Group. Upstairs at the Clubhouse.

Contact Toots Lobe - 352-861-0178

SHUFFLEBOARD

Group play has been suspended until further notice. Courts are always available

during Clubhouse hours for individual play. Equipment is in the court closet.

Contact Wanda Dubuque - 352-509-7510

WATER FITNESS

10:00 am – 11:00am - Weather Permitting

Monday – Wednesday - Friday

Contact

Terry Jansen – 352-304-8195

or

Gladys Ouimette – 352-237-6515

YOGA

Classes are suspended until the Fall.

CARD GAMES

Cribbage Sundays – 6:30 Contact Linda Butryn - 716-720-6858

Sevens Mondays – 6:30pm

Contact Milda Kolesar – 352-304-8225

500 (Not Rummy) Monday – 6:30pm

Contact Linda Martin - 815-441-1274

Canasta Tuesday – 12:30pm

Wednesday – 6:30pm Contact Judy Lott – 352-509-4576

Euchre Wednesday - 1:00pm Contact Linda Martin - 815-441-1274

7-Card Poker Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 4:00pm

Poker Wednesday and Thursday – 6:30pm – Clubhouse Library

Pinochle Thursday – 6:30pm Contact Fran Bolson – 352-873-3480

Texas Hold ‘Em - (Not All-In) Friday – 6:30pm Contact Ginger Pace – 352-237-2758

Hand and Foot Friday – 7:00pm Linda Martin – 815-441-1274

Polish Poker Saturday – 6:30pm Games begin either when a full table of 12 is reached

or at 6:30pm, whichever occurs first.

SADDLE OAK CLUB ACTIVITIES

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE

Dorothy Lawrence remains in Timber Ridge Rehabilitation Center. Carmen Austin is hospitalized in Maine. She suffered a major heart attack. Peggy Coons is still in rehabilitation after falling and breaking a hip. Paulette McNally is undergoing surgery in Orlando at UF Health Cancer Center as of June 23rd and is expected to be there for about three weeks.

The Saddle Oak Club Library will be closed for most of

the month of July, as new flooring is being installed.

Please check out any books you would like for your July

summer reading before Monday the 3rd. Hopefully, we

will re-open by July 24th, if possible. PLEASE DO NOT

RETURN ANY BORROWED BOOKS UNTIL AFTER THE

LIBRARY RE-OPENS. Also, please hold any Library

donations until that time. It will be a major project to

remove all the books and then reshelve them afterward.

Your help and understanding is appreciated.

On Thursday, July 6th, the SINGLES’ LUNCHEON will

take place at Chili’s (I-75) at 11:30 am.

On Wednesday, July 19, the MENS’ BREAKFAST will

take place at 8:30 am at Steak and Shake.

The LADIES’ LUNCHEON will be held on Thursday, July

20th at Sammy’s - 1:00 pm.

Beginning Monday, July 10th, the Clubhouse will be closed until further notice. Renovations to the

main room and Library will begin, and there is no clear date set for when those repairs will be

completed. Joanne Mickett will install a Port-a-Potty so that the pool may remain open. This

also means there will be no Bingo Café on Tuesdays or Bingo games until further notice. All

regular activities that utilize the Clubhouse, including the upstairs level, will be suspended until

the Clubhouse officially re-opens. Joanne Mickett is asking for volunteers on Monday, July 10th at

7:30 am to help move tables and chairs out of the Clubhouse. Until further notice, please

disregard the calendar of activities on the back page of the Newsletter. Joanne has indicated that

if there are any questions regarding any of the Clubhouse renovations, to please call the Office.

The SOC Quilters will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 6th at 2:00pm. Tickets will be $4.00. Come and have a sundae or a banana split. What a delicious treat in the hot summer! Diane Anderson and Toots Lobe will have tickets.

Put a flag on your golf cart and join the 4th of July Parade.

Line-up is at 9:45 am behind the shuffleboard courts, and

leaves at 10:00 am. If you can’t join the parade, watch

everyone go by. Prizes will be awarded later in the day.

This is a time change, hoping for cooler temperatures!

SOC has reserved the craft room from 10:00 until about noon every Thursday morning for painting projects in oils, acrylics, water colors, etc., in any media you choose. This is not a course or class, just sharing and for individual projects. Call Gloria Paige at 509-7717.

Please get your tickets before July 1st!

Golf carts line up at 9:30am Parade starts at 10:00am

Food served at 4:00pm

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers,

Baked Beans, Salad, Watermelon & Drinks

Resident tickets are $5.00 Guest tickets are $7.00

See Shirley Ashbaugh - (304) 995-7276

The hope was that by hanging the bottles in a

tree, evil spirits would find their way into the

bottles, enticed to enter by the bottle’s

enticing color, and become stuck. Since the

spirits would not be able to find their way back

out again, they would remain in the bottle until

the morning sun would then destroy them.

The tradition of creating bottle trees carried

over to the people of the Congo starting in the

9th century when slaves brought the tradition

with them during the slave trades in the 17th

century.

As time went on, slaves on Southern

plantations renewed the tradition. They

commonly used crepe myrtle trees, and in the

Old Testament, this tree is a reoccurring image

that represents freedom and escape from

slavery.

Perhaps many SOCers have seen these bottle

trees adorning at least two homes here in the

park. I thought perhaps there was more of a

story here than meets the eye. Not having had

the opportunity to speak to those residents, I

did a little research.

Bottle trees are one of the many unique sights

in the Southern states. Traditionally, bottle

trees are always made from bottles one saves

over the course of several years. People have

been creating these trees in the South for

hundreds of years. However, their history

dates back much further. Glass bottles began

circulating through Africa, Egypt, and

Mesopotamia in 1600 BC. The belief that spirits

could live in these bottles quickly followed.

Submitted by Paulette L. McNally

“They shall not grow old, as

we that are left to grow old.

Age shall not weary them,

nor the years condemn. At

the going down of the sun

and in the morning, we shall

remember them.”

- Author Unknown

SOC Memorial Day 2017 Poppies of Flanders Field

July 4 Tuesday July 4th Golf Cart Parade & Party Line up golf carts @ 9:30am Parade starts @ 10:00 am Party with food starts @ 4:00pm No Bingo on July 4th July 6 Thursday Singles Luncheon, Chili's (I-75) @ 11:30 am July 10 Monday Clubhouse Closing For Renovations July 19 Wednesday Men's Breakfast, Steak & Shake @ 8:30 am July 20 Thursday Ladies' Luncheon, Sammy's @ 1:00 pm

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

8:00 - Saturday Social

9:00 - Announcements

6:30 - Polish Poker

2 3 4 5 6 7 81:00 Coloring Group 9:00 - Move It, Move It

10:00 - Water Fitness

6:30 - Sevens & 500

6:30 - Billiards - Upstairs

Independence Day

12:30 - Canasta

NO BINGO TONIGHT

9:00 - Move It, Move It10:00 - Stitchers – Upstairs10:00 - Water Fitness1:00 - Euchre1:00 - Card Crafts4:00 - 7-Card Poker6:30 - Poker in Library6:30 – Canasta

7-10 - Clubhouse Closed10:00 - Painting10:30 - Stitchers - Upstairs4:00 - 7-Card Poker6:30 - Pinochle6:30 - Dominoes6:30 - Poker in Library

8-10 - Pool Closed

for Cleaning

9:00 - Move It, Move It


1:00 - Mah Jongg

4:00 - 7-Card Poker

6:30 - Texas Hold ‘Em

7:00 - Hand and Foot



6:30 - Polish Poker



6:30 - Sevens & 500


12:30 - Canasta

4:30 - Bingo Cafe

6:00 - BINGO



8-10 - Pool Closed

for Cleaning



1:00 - Mah Jongg

4:00 - 7-Card Poker





6:30 - Polish Poker



6:30 - Sevens & 500


12:30 - Canasta

4:30 - Bingo Cafe

6:00 - BINGO



8-10 - Pool Closed

for Cleaning



1:00 - Mah Jongg

4:00 - 7-Card Poker





6:30 - Polish Poker

23/30 24/31 25 26 27 28 291:00 Coloring Group 9:00 - Move It, Move It


6:30 - Sevens & 500


12:30 - Canasta

4:30 - Bingo Cafe

6:00 - BINGO



8-10 - Pool Closed

for Cleaning



1:00 - Mah Jongg

4:00 - 7-Card Poker





6:30 - Polish Poker

July 2017

Flower of the Month: Larkspur

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