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Shirley Bethke Mary Carpenter Sandy McIntyre Karen Swanson Sue Logan, Editor		It's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years.
Vol. XXII, No. 51	King's Gate Club - a 55+ community, Nokomis, Florida	December 26, 2009

HEALTHLINE:   Bev and Jim Purkey's granddaughter, Heidi, was in a serious car accident on Dec. 14th in Michigan.   Please go to www.CaringBridge.org/visit/heidipurkey to read updates on her condition, or to offer well wishes.       ---Rose Jones

HEALTHLINE:   Mike Maroney, 212 Princess Avenue, had surgery Dec. 16th in Ohio.   He is doing well.   However, continuous check-ups prevent him and Judy from returning to KGC any time soon.   Prayers and cards would be appreciated.   Send cards to 106 Rand Avenue, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.       ---Rose Jones

EARLY DEADLINE again next week: please send your newsletter articles to newsletter@kgc.cc, by Wednesday noon.   The newsletter must be printed by Thursday morning. Because of the holiday, the KGC office will be closed from noon on Thursday, Dec. 31st until Monday, Jan. 4th.       ---sl

BOOK CLUB will meet Monday, Dec.28, at 1 PM, in the Library. I Know why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou, will be presented by Sandy McIntyre.   Everyone is welcome.       ---Betty Dowling

THANKS:   I would like to thank all who worked on helping me make the refreshments for the Golf Cart Parade.   Working together as a team, we got the job done and all who attended appreciated it.   A special thanks to Santa, Mrs. Claus, Irene, Fred and the children.   Thanks to Ron, Tom and Charlie for putting together the sing-a-long entertainment.   Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy New Year to all.      ---Angie

CABLENEWS:   Charlie Fote will be operating the club TV channels (117 or 795) until December 28th; Don Richmond will then be the operator, until Barb Amatrudo returns.   Please remember to submit your notice to the website - cablenews@kgc.cc, or use the clip on the sound room door, at the foot of the stage entrance, in the Clubhouse.

THURSDAY LINE DANCERS are invited to join the Tuesday class on December 29th at 9 AM for beginner dances.      ---June McMains

MOVIE for Wed, Dec, 30th will be GIFTED HANDS with Cuba Gooding.   This movie is not rated.   A true story about a renowned brain surgeon (Ben Carson) who overcame obstacles to change the course of medicine forever.   Movie 7:30;   PLANET EARTH 7:00      ---Arlene

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE:   Come ring out the old, and ring in the new with your KGC friends and neighbors.   Enjoy the music of Bruno of Venice on Thursday, December 31, 8:00 pm - 12:30 am.   Champagne, ice, and set-ups will be provided, as well as shrimp and other treats.   BYOB and hors d'oeuvres to share.   Tickets on sale today, 12/26, for $15.00 per person.       ---Pat Savoie, 485-1838

TWO NEW DVDS are in the video library:   Inglourious Basterds and Hangover.       ---Jean Ickes

TREE TRIMMING starts 2nd week of January 2010; sign up in the office.     ?? - call Rich, 412-1951

LADIES' WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON GOLF will resume on January 6.   Sign up in the clubhouse by noon Sunday, January 3.   ??   Call Mary C. or Sue S.

MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH will resume on January 4th at 11:15.   See you all there.       ---Gigi

THE PRAYER SHAWL GROUP will resume meetings on Jan. 7th, at 10:00 in the Activities Room.   All members and any new members are encouraged to attend.       ---Rose Jones

BLOOD MOBILE will be in KGC, Friday, Jan. 8th, from 8 AM until 11:30 AM.Please sign up.       ---George A.

CANDIDATES NIGHT:   Mark you calendar now and plan to attend this important night at the Clubhouse, on Saturday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m.   This will be your chance to become informed about the candidates running for the Board of Directors and the Round Table Committee.   We are pleased to see the interest of our residents, since five are running for the Round Table and nine are running for the Board of Directors.

STAINED GLASS - We will have another Beginner's class, if there is enough interest.   Class will start Tuesday, January 12th at 1:00pm and run for six weeks.   Class fee is $32.00 which covers supplies.   Sign up sheet is on bulletin board in Clubhouse.   The fee will be reduced for anyone wishing to "refresh" their skills by taking the class a second time.   ??   Contact Jessica, 488-5267

NY/NJ BREAKFAST:   Wednesday, January 13th, at 9 AM at Dimitri's Restaurant at Albee Farm Rd. and 41.   Sign up.   Any questions, call Eleanor, 485-9714.

NEW ENGLAND LUNCH:   We welcome our New England residents, friends, renters and guests for lunch on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at IHOP Restaurant on 4369 Tamiami Trail South, in Venice.   Sign up on the sheet in the Clubhouse, and meet us at IHOP.   Please wear your nametags.   Any questions call the Fourniers,  488-8281.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to these King's Gaters with early January birthdays:  
        January 2   Judy Crippin
        January 3   Lois Luther
        January 4   Alex Ferris
        January 5   Rich Orzechowski
        January 5   Bob Winchester
        January 7   Phyllis Brown
        January 8   Gigi Conway

CPR---------------------------------Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
When an adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, his or her survival depends greatly on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby.  Unfortunately, less than 1/3 of those people, who experience a cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location, get that help.  Most bystanders are worried that they might do something wrong or make things worse.  That's why the American Heart Association, the Red Cross and the American Safety & Health Institute have simplified things.
     Two Steps to Save a Life - When an adult suddenly collapses, trained or untrained bystanders---that means a person near the victim should: 1)  Call 911  2)  Push hard and fast, in the center of the chest.
     Studies of real emergencies that have occurred in homes, at work, or in public locations, show that these two steps, called Hands-Only CPR, can be as effective as conventional CPR.  Providing Hands-Only CPR, to an adult who has collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest, can more than double that person's chance of survival.  It's not normal to see an adult suddenly collapse, but if you do, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Don't be afraid. Your actions can only help.       ---Emil DePasquale

BOWLING:  Winners of the First Half  --  
     Bobcats:  Angela Richards, Tom Patricca, Helen Tebbets, Norm Randall.

PHONE BOOKS:   Pick up your new, Verizon phone books in the Video Library.       ---George Agricola

TRAVEL:  
     January 3, 2010 - Murder-Mystery Train Ride, leaving approx. 3:00 PM.   Enjoy Two Guys, Two Girls, a train and a Killer Act!   Journey back to the late 1940's, the Golden Era of Railroads and the dawn of lounge acts, for an evening of fun food, and of course, MURDER.   $78 includes round trip transportation, driver's tip and food gratuity.   JOIN US FOR FUN ADVENTURE.   Wait Listed
     January 12, 2010 - George M, An evening show, leaving at 4 PM. Two seats available; CONSIDER JOINING US!   $65.00
     January 14, 2010 - Hard Rock Casino, $25.00.  WAIT LISTED
     January 24, 2010 - Sunday, leaving at 10 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
     April 22, 2010 - Ring of Fire.  SECOND BUS - THURS. EVENING. $65.00  Seats available. Book now!
ALL SHOWS ARE POSTED, SO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR SOMETHING.  ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING TRAVEL, WE WILL TRY AND HELP YOU.  
     Oasis of the Sea:  Our cruise is Feb.20-27th, 2010; there are still a few rooms available. After seeing this wonderful ship, I am sure you might want to join us.   If so, please contact VIP World Travel as soon as possible:  1-800-323-7448 or 941-377-0017
     MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Document Party - Jan. 28th, 2010, Details to follow - time and place!   DON'T FORGET to fill in your on-line check ins....Most of the shows are already full.   For ADVANCE RESERVATIONS, check the website:   WWW.ROYALCARIBBEAN.COM.
     If you have questions, we will return on Dec. 29TH, 2009.   Our answering service and e-mails are checked daily, while we are away.   Please leave a clear message, and we will return your call. Thank you.
     WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR, FROM THE KINGS GATE TRAVEL CLUB.
Don and Mary Lou Richmond, Travel Coordinators; John and Sandy Eade, Travel Partners.

CHRISTMAS HOME DECORATIONS:   Winners of the best decorated homes in the Club were:
     1.  Leo and Mary Lou Caron, 119 Camelot Drive
     2.  John and Virginia Kureja, 68 King Arthur Drive
     3.  Jay and Doris Dupler, 292 Avenue of Kings
Their homes are lovely.   There are also many other nicely decorated homes in the Club, so be sure you drive around to see them.   Thanks to all of you, who decorated your homes.

GOLF CART PARADE:   It was a lovely night for a parade.   We also had one bicycle in the parade, ridden by Neil Crane.   Winners of the best decorated golf carts were:
     1.  Barbara Shields and Claire Becker
     2.  Tom and Martha Hicks
     3.  Tom and Kathleen Olsen
Thanks to all who participated.   This was followed by delicious food, served by Angie Richards and her committee.   There was also a visit by Santa and Mrs. Santa Claus (aka as Jean Oakley and George Agricola) which was much enjoyed by the children in attendance.   Another FUN evening at the Club!

VETERANS CLUB:   Vic Griseto has agreed to act as the liaison with the Club and the V.A.   This was formerly done by Vince Caudy and we thank him all the work he has done in the past.

HORSE RACES AND PIZZA PARTIES:   Mary Porzio will Co-Chair these events with Fred Lewis.   Thanks to Mary for continuing to work with this event.

THOUGHTS:   As I write these lines, it is difficult to realize that 2009 is already drawing to a close.   The Club is a wonderful place to live, and those who have had illness in their families, or have lost a loved one, know of the great support among our members.   There are activities for everyone and great residents.   Now it is almost 2010.   The Newsletter staff joins me in wishing for each one of you a Happy, HEALTHY New Year.       ---SJB

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