BLOOD PRESSURES

Blood Pressures will be 7:30 – 8:25 AM

Monday Coffee 8:30 AM:
This is a social time as well as a chance to find out what is going on in Tanglewood. Any Management Announcements as well as changes in the time or date of a function will be given. You will have the opportunity to buy tickets and / or find out when and how tickets are sold for all the different activities. Come and enjoy coffee and a donut, receive some sponsor information and meet the new residents.

Channel 80 also broadcasts Monday Morning Coffee at 8:30 AM.

Friday, 1st: 3:00 PM: set up tables for Garage Sale, after table set up, we can bring items in. Names will be on the tables. We ask all sellers that are able to help us with the set up at this time.

Saturday, 2nd: 8 AM to 11 AM Garage Sale. Sellers be here by 7:30 AM and have your OWN change. You will have time to buy coffee and a roll. We ask that you clean up your table area and help put the hall back in order.

Tuesday, 5th: Blood Drive from 9 AM to 3 PM. Please help if you are able to give.
Tuesday, 5th: Parish Nurse Program about Stress and Disease. 2:00 PM.

Wednesday, 6th: Blood Drive continues from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Wednesday, 6th: FIRE RING IN THE OUTBACK. 5 to 7 PM. Details on following pages.

Friday, 8th: “Feed The Needy” Dance at 7 PM with Reese Thomas playing. Tickets are $3 with your badge or canned goods for the needy, $5 without your badge.

Saturday, 9th: Petanque Tournament 9 AM, be there early.

Sunday, 10th: Christmas program with Harry Havery and kids. Harry is one of Sebring’s finest entertainers, he brings the children into a wonderful Christmas program, 7 PM. Cost is donation for the kids Christmas vacation. This is a yearly program everyone enjoys.

Tuesday, 12th: The monthly Potluck Dinner in the hall. Always scrumptious food and a nice evening with friends. Join us at 5:30 PM.

Wednesday, 13th: Christmas Show at Ft. Lauderdale for those with pre- purchased tickets. Have a good lunch, as the bus will leave Tanglewood at 2:30 PM. We will make a stop in Clewiston. We are told to be there one to two hours early to be seated etc., and this will get us there an hour before the program begins. Remember to have your tickets with you to get in.

Friday, 15th: This is the day for our food drive. We hope to fill 250 or more boxes for the seniors and less fortunate in our local community. Salvation Army provides the boxes and Mr. Greytak provides a ham for each box we fill. Are we up to the challenge? Bring the food items to Janet’s office or bring them the 15th and we thank you for thoughtfulness. Oh yes, we will have refreshments too.

Saturday, 16th: Come and enjoy a wonderful Country Breakfast. You must have a ticket. 8 AM

Saturday, 16th: Decorate your golf cart in the Holiday style and join the golf cart parade. It is so much fun to be in or to just sit by the street and watch the parade of beautifully decorated golf carts pass!

Sunday, 17th: Special Events presents the “Marlins” Christmas Show. The show starts at 7 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $8 or use your season pass.

Wednesday, 20th: We have a Street Dance from 2 to 4:30 PM with Richard Filion playing for us. Management provides the music, beer and soda for your dancing and listening pleasure. We will start at the intersection of Wildflower & Sunflower, then on to the intersection of Tanglewood Parkway and Footloose, then on to end at the comfort station in the Outback. Just follow the wagon.

Thursday, 21st: The Ladies special Christmas Luncheon. Simply Trish will be catering. We have a style show with a larger assortment than in November. This is a special.

Saturday, 23rd: Holiday Spirit and what better way to feel the season than to go caroling with friends, singing to our Tanglewood neighbors. See the article on following pages.

Sunday, 24th: Christmas Eve Service in the Clubhouse at 7:00 PM.

Monday, 25th: Christmas Dinner at the clubhouse. Sign up is the same as for Thanksgiving except Management provides ham. The rest is up to each table of 12 and the hostess. Sign up in the HOLIDAY book.

Sunday, 31st: Celebrate the New Year at the Tanglewood New Years Eve Party sponsored by Mr. Greytak. Have a Happy and safe New Years Eve.

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LAS VEGAS NIGHT

February 1, 2006: A NIGHT OF FUN AND GAMES! Each year TMAC takes a night out of our busy schedule and lets us join in the fun of Las Vegas.

This night takes a lot of planning and a lot of work. Twenty-five volunteers cannot do it; we need a lot more than that. If we get enough volunteers, no one person will have to work all night and they can have some fun also. Please help us out for at least one hour.

Some of the fun things going on during the evening:

• Kitchen open for dining, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
• 50/50 Hourly Drawing
• Blackjack Tables
• Seven Tables (Seven is a game)
• Poker Tables
• Texas Hold’em Tables
• Horse Racing Games
• Wheel Games
• Toss a Ball Game

Prices are reasonable: cups of chips sold in $5, $10, and $20. Please help us out, or at least join us for some fun. February 1, 2007.

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TANGLEWOOD CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE

It is almost time for our annual Christmas Food Drive. Our goal is to make a complete Christmas meal for those families and senior citizens in need during the holiday season. Mr. Greytak donates a ham for each box we can fill. A list of the categories is on the bulletin board in the lobby. Last year we fed 180 families. LET’S BREAK THAT RECORD THIS YEAR!! Some of our committees sponsor events to collect food and cash for the food drive. We hope you will support their activities.

You can drop off donations to Janet Ortberg, our Activities Director, by December 14th. All residents are welcome to come up to the clubhouse at 2:00 PM on December 15th to help us with this very worthwhile project. Christmas goodies will be served. If you are leaving for the holidays, you can drop off your donations to Janet before you leave. If you are unable to go shopping, you can also make a cash donation. If every resident made a contribution, think how many needy families we could help!

Ruth Barron for the Christmas Food Drive Committee.

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CAROLING IN TANGLEWOOD

What better way to celebrate the Christmas season and to brighten the lives of our fellow residents than to join us for a round of Christmas caroling on Saturday, December 23rd at 6:30 PM.

This year marks the third year for what we hope will become a lasting tradition in our “community that cares”. In 2004, we had 30 participants and stopped at the homes of 15 residents who needed a holiday lift. In 2005, that number swelled to 107 carolers: and our target audience grew to 25 residents. This year we look for 200 carolers to join this effort. We will “cart pool” and divide the community into several sections.

Following an hour of caroling, we will return to the clubhouse for donuts and hot chocolate. It’s a great time, and you will feel so good inside afterward!

Sign up beginning December 1st to join us. You don’t have to be a good singer. You just have to have the spirit! If you know someone that would enjoy a visit from our carolers on the 23rd, please give their name to Pastor Ken Thoreson, Diane Lowry, or Tom McKeever.

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Best Wishes To All Celebrating
December Birthdays And Anniversaries

ACTIVITY NOTES OF INTEREST

• GOLF CART PARADE: Saturday, December 16th. The time to line up and starting time will be announced at coffee and posted on the bulletin boards. Join the parade or sit by your house and watch the “beauties” go by, then join us for refreshments.
• LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON, December 21st: This luncheon will be special and will be catered again by Trish. The children will sing for us (we take donations for their school performance outfits) , we will also have another larger style show . It is a special time. So please join us. I will announce the cost when we choose the meal.
• Management Fire Ring: The Fire Ring, December 6th will be in the Outback by the Comfort Station. Bob Weed will be entertaining us and playing music for dancing. Management gives a hot dog and bun for you to roast over the fire or on the grills (we light them), beer and soda. You must wear your badge to be served. Some folks get together for potluck to go with the hot dogs and some just enjoy the hot dog and refreshment. Bring your own condiments, roasting fork or tongs, and we recommend a lawn chair for your comfort. Saving tables is not allowed and all tablecloths will be removed. They may be picked up at the business office. We give only one beer at a time. Starts at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
• There will be a Christmas Eve Service at Tanglewood Community Church, 7:00 PM.
• Bicycle Group Is Forming: If you are interested, there is a sign up sheet in the clubhouse at the sign up table.
• RV Club: The next meeting of the RV Club will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at 2:00 PM in the Bingo area. We will be finalizing our assignments for the Christmas Food Drive. Also, at this meeting it will be time to sign up for the February rally to the Lee County Civic Center in Ft. Myers. Any resident with an RV who is interested in attending rallies is welcome to join our group.
• Petanque Tournament: Saturday, Dec 9th. Check time when you sign up.
• Tanglewood W.O.W Widows: We will be having our Christmas meeting on Thursday, December 14th at 12 Noon at the Rose Tea Room, 340 North Ridgewood Drive. Meeting at the clubhouse at 11:30 AM to pool cars. Please bring a white elephant gift to exchange, as we will continue our fellowship at Jean Champlins home, 1900 Sunflower Circle. Marie Ringle, 382-3600.
• Computer Club: Computer Club's next meeting is on Tuesday, Dec 19th at 2:00 PM in the Bingo Area.
• Genealogy Club will resume December 6th at 10 AM and will continue to meet the 1st Wednesday of the month.
• Check Our In House Channel 80 for information and updates. Also check the Activity Director’s Bulletin Board in the entry hall and by Janet’s Office.
• Tanglewood Singles: The Tanglewood Singles are movin and groovin. We have been out and about from a swamp buggy ride to the Dog Track, etc. In December we are having a Christmas Social, going to FlyWheelers Christmas lights, and we are set for the New Years Eve Dance here. Keep checking the Singles book and come join us! Alvina Beyer
• The Tanglewood Motorcycle Club: Starting in October we will meet on Thursdays at 10:00 AM by the Petanque Courts for short rides.
• Ladies Luncheons: If some of our ladies would be interested in assisting me with the monthly luncheons, please see me in the Activity Directors office. I would appreciate your input and ideas for the coming season.
• Attention Crafters: The November craft and hobby fair was a huge success. Are you interested in having another one in March 2007? Do you think we could bring in enough trade from the Outside? Let me know what you think, we can do it if you’re behind me. Call Shirley at 385-6972 or e-mail Happenings Editor.
• Information: All activities that require sign up for any particular craft or club activity information will be found in the Sign Up Books on the sign up table in the Clubhouse in the Bingo area. The listings are on the binding of the books, such as Blood Drive, Trips, Dinners-( Potluck & Luncheons), Golf, Crafts, Dance classes, Summer Specials, Red Hat Clubs, etc. Please check these regularly. We also give updates and changes at the Monday Coffees and in the monthly newspaper and
  Web Newsletter.
• Newspaper Recycling:The recycling Corporation has asked to better protect our environment to please remove all plastic bags/film from the newspapers before putting them in the bin.

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50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE

The final plans for the February 14, 2007 Valentine’s Day Dinner and 50th Wedding Anniversary Tribute are being formulated.

So, if you were married between January 1, 1956 and March 1, 1957 or if you have celebrated your 60th wedding anniversary during 2006 or if you have been married 65 years or longer and would like to be recognized at the February 14, 2007 dinner, it is imperative that you contact me “ AS SOON AS POSSIBLE”. THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR RESPONSE IS DEFEMBER 20, 2006. This is always a very memorable evening in Tanglewood and all residents are invited to attend. Tickets will go on sale mid-January, 2007.

Please don’t delay, contact me at 385-9435 or give your name to Janet Ortberg, Activities Director. This Event is sponsored by the Special Meals Committee.

Russ Shaneyfelt

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PARISH NURSE HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM

In addition to the weekly Blood Pressure Checks every Monday morning before coffee, the following is a list of activities and programs for November 2006:

1. A program on “Stress and Disease” will be presented by Charleen Stroup, LMHC, LPN,CAP, Outreach Counselor, Daybreak Behavioral Health will be held on December 5, at 2 PM in the Clubhouse.
2. The Prostate Support Group has been suspended for the time being. No meeting in December. Dr. John Neuman will be glad to talk to anyone with questions concerning Prostate problems. 471-3708.
3. There will be NO MEETING of the Diabetic Support Group in December.
4. Don’t forget to attend the Tanglewood community Health Fair on January 17, 2007 at the Tanglewood Clubhouse from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

There will be a meeting of the Tanglewood Community Church Parish Nurse Health Ministry Team on December 15, 2006 at 10:00 AM in the clubhouse. This team is made up of both medical and laypersons and we welcome all of those willing to volunteer their special gifts toward the health and well being of our neighbors at Tanglewood.

The “Transporters” list remains in the Parish Nurse Notebook at the clubhouse or you can call Nancy Waitkus at 386-4997. Ann Dube (Sonshine Committee), 382-8017, or Janet at the clubhouse office. If you would like to become a “Transporter” you may contact Nancy Waitkus.

December is Health and Humor Month so remember, “A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine” and Best Wishes for a Joyous Christmas from the Health Ministry Team.

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BLOOD DRIVE

The Blood Mobile will be in Tanglewood Tuesday and Wednesday, December 5th and 6th from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. All giving in September are eligible, time wise, to give again. If you qualify, give thanks and your blood to help save a neighbor’s life. Sign up in the Blood book to reserve a time and allow proper staffing. Eat a good meal before your donation. Everyone must have a picture I.D.

On the 6th, June and Clark George, Linda Martin and Barbara Stuber will be welcoming you. Doreen Cone will be helping on the 5th. Thanks folks! September was a one-day drive and we collected 23 pints. Thanks to all who participated. Lets try for 50 sign-ups this two-day drive. Call John or Carol, 402-5465, or the blood Bank, 382-4499, for more information.

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TANGLEWOOD AFGHANS PRICELESS TO HABITAT

There is a group of retired ladies living in the Tanglewood community that are pretty special to us at Highlands County Habitat for Humanity and to many other people. These women put in several hours of community service knitting beautiful, colorful afghans to be given to all of our new Habitat homeowners. Each afghan is in itself a work of art. Every afghan is unique and an original. The colors, patterns, and intricate detailing are breathtakingly beautiful. There is no doubt that these women have put a lot of love into each afghan that they make. We would like to acknowledge these ladies and the long hours they dedicate in making each original afghan for people they don’t even know.

The afghans are presented to the new Habitat homeowners at their dedication ceremonies. We have had some homeowners cry upon being presented with their afghans. The homeowners frequently gloat and comment how beautiful, priceless and meaningful the afghans is to them. Ladies of Tanglewood, Highlands County Habitat for Humanity gives you a big thank you for your selfless acts of love that goes into the making of each afghan. We thank you, the homeowners thank you and Highlands county residents thank you for going above and beyond the call of duty. May God bless you all. Sharon Wright

And a note from Janet:
Not only do our gals make afghans for Habitat, but beautiful red, white and blue ones for the Veterans in nursing homes, lap and shoulder robes for nursing home patients, and items for tiny babies in the hospitals. Our Quilters and Denim Sewing Group also make beautiful lap robes, clothing, and more. All these beautiful ladies use their talents for the comfort and happiness of others.

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GARAGE SALE

We will be selling tables for the December 2, 2006 Annual Garage Sale beginning November 1st. This is a Wednesday, and will give anyone who wishes a table a chance to receive this newspaper announcement. I will also be announcing it at Monday Coffees.

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JANUARY CALENDAR EVENTS

Note these dates on your calendar, although there may be changes and updates:

Wednesday, 3rd: “Trailblazer Party”, for our Tanglewood Pioneers-more information to come
Friday, 5th: “Showcase of Talent” at the Clubhouse. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Regular events postponed. Residents admitted free at 10:45 AM.
Sunday, 7th: Special Events presents “Margo and Rodeo Drive:” at 7 PM
Wednesday, 10th: Fire Ring in the Outback with Richard Filion, 5 to 7 PM
Saturday, 13th: Dance with Steve Baker at 7 PM
Wednesday, 17th: Parish Nurse Program

Regular meetings and classes are not listed, only our different events to help you plan ahead. If you have a question, check with Janet or the Committee Chairperson.

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