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Vol. XXII, No. 43	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	October 31, 2009

SPOOK-TACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY:   It's not too late to get tickets at $4 each on Saturday morning or contact Linda Varty 488-2979.   Note that there will be NO RESERVED TABLES; enter together to sit together.   Door open 6:30 PM, party time 7:00 to 10:00 PM.   Remember to enter the Clubhouse from the pool side, and take the elevator to the dungeons of the Castle.   Come with or without costume.   Fun and surprises for non-dancers too.   Bring finger foods to share and bring your own beverage.   Bring your ticket.   You'll need it to vote for the best pumpkin.   Questions?   Call Tom or Martha Hicks, 486-0920

PUMPKIN CONTEST:   Before Oct. 31, create a carved or painted pumpkin.   Bring your pumpkin to the Oct. 31, Saturday morning meeting, to be judged and put on display.   You may win a cash prize for your creation.   Voting will occur at the Halloween Party by partygoers depositing their entry tickets in the container designated for their favorite pumpkin.   Tickets will be counted and prizes awarded near the end of the Halloween Party.     Questions?   Call Tom or Martha Hicks, 486-0920

HEALTHLINE:   Fran Saylor of 143 Duchess Ave was injured in a fall, and at the present time she is in the Venice Hospital.   Fran thanks everyone for their cards and prayers and would love to receive phone calls.
     Alice Higgins and Gigi Conway are home from Manor Care.   Your thoughts and prayers were much appreciated.
     Ernie Auerbach is in Venice Hospital.   He thanks everyone for their cards, prayers and visits.       ---Irene Bette

THANKS to everyone who sent cards and prayers to Harley, while he has been ill.   They are very much appreciated.   We are still in Michigan and will be back in KGC as soon as possible.       ---Reo Leach

NOTICE:   There will be a membership workshop on Tuesday November 3, 2009 at 9 AM, in the Clubhouse.   All members are invited.   The discussion will be limited to front gate closure issues.       ---John Eade

DVD LIBRARY:   My recent purchase, Proposal, is now in the library.   Doubt is still missing.      ---Jean Ickes

MOVIES will begin on Wed. Nov. 4 th.   At 7 PM, I will show parts from PLANET EARTH.   The movie will start at 730.   This week's movie will be GRAN TORINO rated R for language.   Clint Eastwood plays a grumpy, tough-minded, borderline-hateful, unhappy old man who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors.   He is a Korean War veteran, and retired auto worker, whose prize possession is a 1973 Gran Torino, that he keeps in cherry condition.   When his neighbor Tao, a young Hmong teenager, tries to steal his Gran Torino, he sets out to reform the youth.   I am open to suggestions of future movies.       ---Arlene Hyde

NORTH JETTY PICNIC:   November 5th at the North Jetty.   Social hour at 4-5 PM; dinner at 5 PM. Everyone is welcome; enjoy the fun and relaxation and the beautiful sunset.   Bring your favorite dish for at least ten people.   Remember social hour snacks, beverages and your table settings.       ---Claire Becker

BLOOD MOBILE will be at KGC Friday Nov 6 from 8:30 to 11:00 am.   If you and are interested, please sign-up for your preferred times on sheet posted in the Club House.   Note: this is the same day as flu shots will be given at KGC - I've checked with the Blood Bank and they see no problem with giving blood and getting a flu shot on the same day.       ---George Agricola 488-8520.

KEY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:   Chairpersons for both this year's Christmas Dinner and New Years Eve Dance are needed - please consider. All info from previous year's events are available and are most helpful.   Worker volunteers are always plentiful.      Contact:   George Agricola or Jim Purkey

LINE DANCE will begin on Tuesday, November 10th at 9 AM for advanced, and Thursday, November 12th at 9 AM for beginners.       ---June McMains

GREETING CARDS :   Thank you to everyone who contributed their cards over the summer.   As the holiday season approaches, please continue depositing your cards in the box located in the closet by the video room.   They will be taken to the Village on the Isle Retirement Center where they are recycled and sold in their gift shop.   Questions??   Jeanne Winget, 485-3121

HORSE RACE-PIZZA PARTY:   Tickets for the Horse Race-Pizza Party will be on sale on Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 for the Nov. 14 party -  $6.00.   Bring quarters and your own beverage.       ---Bud and Mary Porzio

LADIES' BILLIARDS:   League play will begin Monday, Nov. 2nd, at 7 p.m.   Practice will move to Sunday at 7 PM.   Subs are needed.   For anyone interested, sign-up sheet is in the clubhouse.       ---Inez Mercer

TRAVEL:
Sunday 11/1/09 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, bus loading at 9:45 AM and leaving 10 AM.   We are looking forward to a great day at Broadway Palm Dinner theater.
November 12, 2009 - Hard Rock Casino.   Sign up now; don't miss the bus.  $25.00
November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.   The play is A Christmas Carol, a real classic.   We leave at 4 PM; enjoy a wonderful meal, good friendship, transportation, bus driver's tip included.   I need your reservations NOW, to reserve you a space.   $65.00 P/P.
January 12, 2010 - George M.   An evening show, leaving at 4 PM; reservations are still open. $65.00
January 24, 2010 - Sunday, leaving at l0 AM.   George M.   Wait listed. $64.00
March 7, 2010 - Sunday, The King and I.   Wait listed.  $64.00
March 18, 2010 - Silver Foxes
March 26, 2010 - Sailor Circus
April 18, 2010 - Ring of Fire.   Wait Listed   $64.00
Dec. 19-20th, 2009 - Christmas in Ocala.   This is an overnight; something new this year to get you in the holiday spirit.   We will spend the day at Silver Springs; then if you want to rest in the afternoon, the bus will return you to the hotel.   In the evening, we will return to Silver Springs for a wonderful turkey dinner, and view the festival of lights.   Sunday AM, we will have breakfast at Arthur's, in the hotel, go the Carriage Museum and stop at Russell Stover's outlet on the return.   $199.00 per person, based on double occupancy.   Pick up a flyer today and make your reservations; need a count for hotel reservations soon.   There will be a Mel Tillis concert, with his daughter Pam, called "A Tillis family Christmas" that is included in your trip, but if you want reserved seats they are an additional $15 for VIP seating.   Payments are due in full for this trip on or about Nov. 7th, 2009.   I can take a credit card for this trip only.   Any questions please contact me:   Mary Lou, 484-6807.

NEWSFLASH:   At the November 7th, 2009 social meeting, I will announce a trip for Jan. 3, 2010.   There will be only one bus, but this will give everyone a chance to sign up.   It's a first come, first serve deal.   Circle the date; no hints before November 7th.

View the pictures of the Baltic Cruise, on the web page, www.kgc.cc.   Click on the ship, and scroll down to Baltic Cruise 2009.   Hope you enjoy!
     Don and Mary Lou Richmond, Travel Coordinators 484-6807 and John and Sandy Eade, Travel Partners.

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