March 2007
Any resident with an RV who is interested in attending rallies is welcome to join our club. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, MARCH 6th at 2:00 P.M. in the Bingo area. Please note the change of date to the first Tuesday of the month due to Residents Day on the 13th. We'll be finalizing plans for the March rally to Orlando. Also, tickets will be on sale for our season-ending barbeque to be held on April 7th.
Forty-three RVs attended our February rally to the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. All who attended seemed to enjoy the rally. This is a great facility for a rally, and there is so much to do in the Ft. Myers area. Our rally package included three nights of camping, two full breakfasts and two dinners.
The last night we had a round of beef dinner followed by entertainment recommended to us by the Civic Center. The name of the duo was "Le Deux." They do a lot of country music, and were really very good. They had everyone up there doing the Line Dance and the Electric Slide.
On Wednesday evening we split the group, and went out to two restaurants for dinner. Two Happy Hours were held, and at each one we did a 50/50 drawing to benefit the Cancer Drive here in Tanglewood. We were pleased to be able to give a check for $400 to the American Cancer Society from the RV Club.
Ruth Barron for the Tanglewood RV Club
The activity scheduled for March 1st is a luncheon meeting in the California Zephyr Railroad Dining Car at the Avon Park Depot Museum. The theme for the luncheon is St. Patrick’s Day. This railcar is one of the historic stainless-steel California Zephyr railcars and was originally a Pullman / Sleeper named Silver Palm, manufactured by Budd Company of Philadelphia in 1948. In 1963-63 it was converted into a 48-seat passenger coach car. In 1972, it was sold to Auto-Train and converted into a dining car that ran daily between Sanford, Florida and Louisville, Kentucky until 1979. It was purchased and refurbished by the Historical Society of Avon Park in 1986.
The ladies have been invited to join the Whisperetts of Whisper Lake on March 8th for their Flutter of Spring. The featured activities for this event are making a red hat and a presentation by the author of “May Snow”, Dottie Rexford.
The Tangelettes are very generous and active in local community action. Tangelettes membership is limited to 40 members, which is currently full. Ladies wanting to join may be put on a waiting list and are invited to come to our luncheons as a guest. All activities and information can be found in the Tangelettes book at the Center, You may contact Leah Grecko, Queen for more information.
Old Bats in Red Hats are an official member of the Red Hat Society. It is open to all women age 50 years or older who enjoy having fun. We meet the first Monday of every month at 11.00 in the Craft Room. All women living in Tanglewood are welcomed to attend. Red and purple are our colors.
2007 will be a very active for us. In January, we held elections for new officers. They are:
In February, we sponsored a luncheon fashion show presented by Loie’s of Lake Placid at the Quality Inn. On March 7th at 2 pm, we will meet at Homer’s for a buffet luncheon and a variety of entertainment, including a comedian, skits, and trivia. Upon arriving a Homer’s, pay at the door, and you will be escorted to a private room. A sign-up sheet is in the Old Bats Book on the desk by Janet’s office.
Upcoming day trips include a shopping trip to Eagle Ridge Mall, with lunch, on April 5th. We will meet at the clubhouse at 9:15 am, carpool to the mall, shop for two hours, then carpool back to Harborside Restaurant for lunch. The cost for lunch is $12, all-inclusive. You will have a choice from three entrees. Please see details and sign-up sheet in the Old Bats book. If you plan to go, please have money paid by the March meeting.
For May, the Board of Officers will be hosting a bus trip to Weeki Wachi Springs to see the mermaids. More information will be announced at the March and April meetings.
More exciting trips are only a comfortable bus ride away. If you are up for fun and adventure, we would love to have you join us.
Debby Mapp
The monthly luncheon for W.O.W. will beheld at the Chinese Buffet in Avon Park on March 15th. Plan to be at the clubhouse at 12:30 on the 15 th to carpool. Lunch is schedule for 1:00 PM. Please check the club book in the clubhouse for information or contact Marie Ringle at 382-3600. All widows are welcomed and encouraged to participate in W.O.W.
If you love to ride, this is the club for you! You can join this group for a ride every Thursday. They meet at the north parking lot by the Petanque Courts, and leave at 10:00 AM. They plan a different ride with a stop for lunch each week.
The Computer Club has purchased a new computer system with the new operating system Vista installed on it. This gives now gives us 6 machines for the Computer Lab.
Two classes on “Word” were held in February. 36 members attended the first class on Feb 8th. 52 members attended the class on the 15th.
A class in CD Burning will be held on February 27th, 28th, and March 1st. All of these classes are for members only.
The next Computer Club meeting will be on Tuesday, March 20th at 2:00 PM in the Bingo area of the Rec Hall. New members are welcome.
Members will be advised of all changes by: email, at Coffee’s, in the web newsletter and the paper newsletter. For more information call John McKinney at 385-2260 or email at twcc55@earthlink.net.
The Genealogy Club will hold its next meeting Wednesday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. in the Library. Elaine Wampler is the new Chair person for this group. The agenda for the meeting will be an introduction to genealogy for beginners and discussions to determine interest and activities for the year.
Come join us if you are a seasoned genealogist or just a beginner. We always welcome additional ideas from anyone interested in finding out more about their family ancestors.
Please call Elaine at 314-9056 for further information.
This group of approximately 35 women meets year-round every Tuesday from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Craft Room and is headed by Adele Dods. There are always 25 or more women in attendance. On going projects are baby hats for local hospitals, red, white and blue Afghans / lap robes for veterans, and sweaters for Project Guidepost. Project Guidepost provides these sweaters to needy children in the United States and around the world. Funds for postage, for shipping Guide Post sweaters to New York are provided by the Tanglewood Community Church.
Afghans for Habitat for Humanity have been delivered and some are already being enjoyed by the proud new home owners.
Most of the yarn is donated to the group by our wonderful Tanglewood residents. This donated yarn is only used for their charitable works.
If you like to knit or crochet, join these wonderful ladies who do so much for the community. New members are always welcome.
Tanglewood S.T.A.R.S. - This group meets year-round on Friday at 10:00 AM to Share The Art of Rubber Stamping. Norma Evans is the facilitator. Supplies are available through Norma or you may purchase your own. A different greeting card or technique is learned each week. Once a month, kits that contain all the necessary supplies to complete a project, planned card, is offered for $1.75. This is a great opportunity for the beginner. If interested, please contact Norma Evans (385-3533) for kit availability and date.
One Friday of each month is spent making greeting cards for our soldiers. Whether you feel you are creative or not you will enjoy being part of this group, stop in and see what they are doing. You might like it!
Singles Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!
All Singles (widows-widowers-divorced-separated) are invited to come see what we are all about. Monthly meetings are held in the library the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Any changes will be announced at coffee hour. Events are planned and reservations confirmed at the meetings. You may choose any, none, or all of the events. This is a busy community group that offers alternatives / opportunities (such as reserving tables for Park events) to be with other singles. Singles events on the calendar for March and early April include:
See the Singles book for details or call Alvina 314-0117 or Joanne 471-6201.
The Tanglethread Quilters are coming to the close of a very busy winter. In February we made windowpane sweatshirts, finished the blocks for our Q101 Sampler, and hosted a surprise-wedding shower.
In March we are looking forward to assembling and finishing the sampler, making quilted jackets, and paying a visit to our counterparts at Buttonwood. The Project committee for the 2007-08 season will be meeting soon to make out next year’s calendar.
New members are always welcome. Just drop in the Craft Room any Wednesday at 12:30.
Chairlady Shirley Kabet
Recently a new group of Red Hatters has been formed and is called the TANGLEWOOD LASSIES". Our group is limited to 40 members. Each month two members will plan an outing for us to enjoy.
Our first function will be a "PAJAMA BREAKFAST PARTY" at Denny's Restaurant on February 28th. Our next scheduled meeting will be held on March 7th at 9:00 AM on the veranda. On March 18th all three chapters of the Red Hats will be participating in a golf parade. After the parade we will have a fashion show. April 10th we are planning a trip to Solomon's Castle.
All activities are listed in the TANGLEWOOD LASSIES book at the clubhouse. For more information you can contact Marilynn Blakey, our Queen Mom.
Sandy Radawiec
Residences from the various states get together for celebrations of their states and socialization. These activities can be found in the State sign-up book in the clubhouse.
For Questions or Comments about this website Click Here To Email the Webmaster.
© 2006 Tanglewood Resident Times