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Vol. XXII, No. 6	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	February 7, 2009

THANKS:   I wish to thank all those women who worked on my beautiful, prayer shawl and the prayer that came with it.   Thanks to all King's Gaters for the many cards and prayers.   I am overwhelmed by the number of cards I've received, during my recovery.   Thanks so much.       --   Beverly Gulsby

KGC REGATTA:   When - Sunday, Feb. 8th, 1:30 PM   Where - At the Pool       The challenge has been made for the skilled yachtsmen of KGC to show their talents to the residents once again.   See the maneuvers and abilities of different size boats.   Good entertainment.   Refreshments available on the patio.   Looking forward to seeing you at the pool.       -- Commodore, Jerry Becker

INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR:   presented by Law Office of Harlan R. Domber, P.A,, regarding ways to Title Florida property, Homestead issues and Resale of Florida property, will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, in the clubhouse, at 9:00AM.

MOVIE for Wednesday, 2/11/09 will be GHOST TOWN.   British funnyman Ricky Gervais ("The Office," "Extras") stars in his first feature film lead as Bertram Pincus, a hapless gent who's pronounced dead, only to be brought back to life with an unexpected gift: a newfound ability to see ghosts. When Bertram crosses paths with the recently departed Frank Herlihy (Greg Kinnear), he gets pulled into Frank's desperate bid to break up his widowed wife's (Téa Leoni) pending marriage to another man.   This movie is a comedy rated PG-13.   Movie starts at 7:00.       --   Arlene Hyde

JETTY PICNIC:   At the North Jetty, on Feb. 12th. Social hour - 4-5 PM.   Dinner at 5PM. Everyone welcome, enjoy the sunset and relaxation at the Jetty.   Bring your favorite dish for at least ten to twelve people. Don't forget your table setting, beverage and snacks for the social hour.       - Claire Becker

COMPUTER USERS GROUP:   Don't forget to come, Fridays at 10 am in the clubhouse.   We're trying to keep it fairly basic this year and cover topics by request.   We have a new mailing list, so if you want to get an e-mail telling you the topics we'll be covering the next day, e-mail WrenMcMains and ask to be added to the list.

TENNIS MEETING to be held on Friday, February 13th at 2:00 P.M. in the Activity Room. Main agenda item will be tennis tournament at King's Gate Club.

GUIDE DOGS:   "Annual Fund Raiser" for southeastern Guide Dogs will be on February 14th at social meeting.   Your consideration of a monetary donation will be greatly appreciated.   Also, Baron and Duchess will be here.       --   Nip and Jackie Barker

KGC TALENT SHOW:   Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. Sold out~wait listed. Ticket price ($6) includes beer, wine, soft drinks, sandwiches, snacks and finger food. BYOB. Doors open at 6PM, show starts at 7 PM.       - The Producer,   Vic Griseto,   488-1788

PENNSYLVANIA LUNCHEON:   Join us on Monday, February 16th at 12:30 PM for a lunch get-together at the IHOP Restaurant at 4369 Tamiami Trail South.   PA residents past & present are welcome as well as our West Virginia friends.   Sign-up in the Club House and wear your nametags.   Questions ~ call Ruth Fleck at 484-8398.

OHIO CLUB will meet for lunch at BOCA GRANDE COUNTRY CLUB in Englewood, on Wednesday, February 18.   The price will be $15.00 per person which includes entree, hot roles and butter, iced tea or coffee, tax and gratuity.   I have a menu with choice of SWEET GARLIC SALAD with CHICKEN; CHICKEN CREPES; FRUIT PLATE with TUNA, CRAB, OR CHICKEN SALAD; REUBEN SANDWICH; OR FISH AND CHIPS. The exact time and directions will follow next week. PLEASE SIGN UP and join us.   Questions  ~  Call   Posie  @ 480-1868

ENTERTAINMENT:   The Sahib Shrine will be here on Wednesday February 18, @ 7:00 P.M.   You will hear banjo music and comedy.   Tickets will be $5.00/pp and proceeds will be donated to the Shriners.   Tickets will be on sale Saturday February 7 and on the 14th.   Please support our entertainment.

GREAT LAKES LUNCHEON:   Celebrate Valentine's Day on February 19th with your friends from the Great Lakes, 1:00 p.m. at Millie's Restaurant, 3900 Clark Rd., Sarasota.   Please sign up and wear your name tag.   If you have questions, call Loretta 488-0664 or Dot 480-1544.

NY-NJ LUNCHEON:   will be held at the Salt Water Cafe on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:30 A.M.   It is just at the corner of Laurel Rd. and 41, in Publix Plaza so hope you will all attend.   Please sign up.   Any questions call Eleanor Barth. See you there.

NEW ENGLAND LUNCHEON:   We will meet again for lunch at 12:00 noon, on Friday, February 27th at Perkins Restaurant, 1331 US Hwy. 41 Bypass South, Venice.   Signup sheet is in the Clubhouse.   Please wear your name tags.   Hope to see you there.   Questions?   Call Gene  & Mickey ~ 488-8281

HORSE RACE - PIZZA PARTY:   Tickets will go on sale Feb. 14 and Feb. 21.   Party is on Feb. 28.   Tickets are $6/person.   BYO Beverage.   Ice and snacks will be served.   Bring quarters.       Questions?   Call Bud and Mary Porzio ~ 485-1245

LADIES SPRING LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW:   "Spring Swing" will be held on March 5, 2009 at the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club.   Greetings at 11:30; lunch at 12:00pm.   Tickets on sale Feb. 14th, 21st , 28th.   $20.00, includes tax and gratuity. Three entrée choices. Guests are welcome.   Fashions by Bon Worth.   Questions or tickets, please call Barb Amatrudo or Ann Franco.

ORCHIDS:   To Angie Richards who works so hard for the Club.   She is always willing to help out wherever she is needed and can be of help.

SHUFFLEBOARD:   Due to inclement weather (much-needed rain on Monday), and snow (oh, I meant to say, frost and very cold temperatures) on Thursday, there was no shuffleboard this week.   - Ed.

SUPER BOWL PARTY THANKS!!   A sincere thank you to everyone who helped to make our Super Bowl Party a fun time.   A special thanks to Vern Crane who helped Gene each Saturday and Party night with the "pool squares" - to all who helped set up the tables Saturday morning.; Nip Barker - tickets and posters; Tom Hicks - TV and audio setup; Don Lambiotte - our blessing; and Sue and Tom Logan, Vickie Miller, Aggie Flanagan and her friend Anita Gilmartin, and Angie Richards who set up, served and cleaned up; Kae Hardesty and Mary Jane Shelby who helped pass out the ice cream bars; and to everyone who pitched in clearing the tables.   Winners of the "pool squares" are:

Congratulations to all the Pittsburgh Steeler fans.   Arizona sure gave it a good try.       -- Gene and Mickey
(And a BIG THANK YOU to the Fourniers who chaired this party.   Know the evening was enjoying by all who attended - even if their team didn't win).

BOWLING:

      Feb. 10th, there will be a Valentine's Day cash event.       --   Don Fisher

TRAVEL:
      February 19th, 2009, Hard Rock Casino, $25.00 sold out, wait list only.
      March 1st, 2009 All Shook up, Tribute to Elvis, Broadway Palm  sold out.   $62.00
      March 15th, 2009 All Shook Up few seats available.   $65.00 Twilight Show
      March l9th, 2009 Silver Foxes, $20.00, be sure your signed up
      March 27th, 2009 Sailor Circus, best little show on earth.   Don't miss, sign up now…. $15.00
      April 25-May 2, 2009 Kings Gate Cruise to Bermuda.   We toured the ship and it's great   Think you will love the show lounge and all the international entertainment.   We were treated to lunch and the food was very good.   NOW IS THE TIME FOR SEATING ARRANGEMENTS, PLEASE FORWARD TO ME OR WRITE DOWN WHAT YOUR CHOICE WILL BE....MOST TABLES ARE FOR 6 AND 4
THE TABLES FOR 8 ARE IN A BOOTH AND NOT VERY COMFORTABLE AND VERY FEW.
WE WILL DO THE BEST TO ACCOMODATE YOUR WISHES.   PLEASE EMAIL travel@kgc.cc WITH THIS INFORMATION NOW OR DROP A NOTE IN OUR MAIL BOX.   Thanking you in advance so I can forward my request.
      The Best of the Baltic is booking fast, September 3-13th, 2009 including Scandinavia, Russia, Poland, Norway 10 days. At the present time we have 26 reserved for this trip, don't wait too long.
Don and Mary Lou, Travel coordinators - 484-6807; John and Sandy Eade, Travel Partners - 484-4440

CPR/AED:   The next class is scheduled for March 14, 2009, from 12 Noon to 4 PM, in the Activities Room.   The following need to be recertified:   Chuck and Jan Collins, Marilyn Browning, Richard Nolan, Pat Cavalier, Marti Conklin, Inge Gooch, Charlotte Stears, Rosemary and Alan Holdway, George Smatko, Lydia Johnson, Bill Gilbert, Linda Varty and Rex Ingerich.
New members are always welcome.   Please call me to sign up for the class.   Emil @ 484-7031.

KING'S GATE NOVELTY LICENSE PLATES are here.   $9.00 each.   Only 25 available.
Call Mary Jane Shelby @ 484-4612, or obtain at the KGC Saturday morning meeting.

VALENTINE DECORATIONS:   A big thank you to Virginia and John Kureja, who have decorated the walls in the clubhouse.   Very attractive!

WELCOME to the following renters:

Jane Peters, 285 Ave. of Queens, here until March 31, from Cincinnati, OH.
Leo and Sandy Tillers, 3 Castle Drive, here until April 15, from Portage, MI .
Tom and Betty Retzlaff, 295 Ave. of Kings, here until March 31. from Webster, NY.
Ron and Dorothy Hood, 305 Castle Drive, here until Feb. 28, from Fraser, MI.
Bill and Karhy Ferguson, 331 Camelot Drive, from Wilmington, IL.
Adeline Aukstikalnis, 231 Duchess Ave., here until March 29, from Gardner, MA.
Bob and Marie Richard, 256 Camelot Drive, here until April 30, from So. Attleboro, MA.
Kay Boggs and Ann St. John, 31 Castle Drive, here until March 1.   Kay is from Owosso, MI, and Ann is from Farmington, MI.

We hope you all enjoy your stay at King's Gate Club!

THOUGHTS:   Time goes by just too fast - guess that is because life is so great in "our little bit of Paradise".   Figure we are about halfway through our stay for this year and that makes me sad.   I just wish there were more hours in the day   -   there is so much to do here at the Club.   Enjoy every minute here.       ---SJB

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