Actitivies, Activities

ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES COMING UP IN DECEMBER:

– I hope you have your tickets for the Christmas Party/Dinner on Saturday, December 7 th , hosted by the Midwest Club. This is a fun and festive occasion that will certainly get you in the mood for the Christmas holiday.

– The Christmas Golf Cart Parade is on Wednesday, December 11 th . The parade begins at 6:00 PM, but line-up and Christmas “cheer” starts at 5:00 PM in the Clubhouse parking lot. This is your opportunity to share your Christmas goodies with the parade participants. Please do not stop the parade by serving goodies as they go by. You ARE encouraged to be outside and sharing Christmas wishes with shouts of “Merry Christmas” and cheerful waves to the passing carts. Charge up and decorate your golf cart and be part of the fun. Frank Millette will once again plan the parade route, and he and his elves will guide you along the way.

– Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to share and participate in Caroling at the Clubhouse following the parade around 7:00 PM. Punch and hot chocolate will be ready and awaiting your arrival, prepared by Pat Dunning. BYOB and be prepared to sing some of your favorite Christmas songs.

– Tickets for the Tara Woods New Year’s Eve Party could already be on sale at Saturday Morning Coffee and Tuesday Bingo. I’m sure there’s information in this issue of The Columns. This is a great way to ring in the New Year with your Tara Woods friends, right in your own backyard!

THANK YOU!

– Thank you to Donna & Tom Erhardt and Friends for once again hosting a beautiful Thanksgiving Dinner. This has become a very much enjoyed and appreciated event in our community.

– Thank you to everyone who helped Deck the Halls of the Clubhouse on Saturday, November 30 th , and to the Canadian Club for providing the refreshments.

As the Clubs and groups start their planning of the numerous parties and events offered to our residents, please be aware of some basic guidelines for a successful event. – Put it on the TWHOA website by contacting Bill Loveday. – Put it in The Columns by the 10 th of the month before the event, by sending the info to Linda Beaulieu.

– Notify Lloyd Kelsey of Sound & Lighting for microphones, use of the big screen or other sound and lighting needs.

– For Kitchen supplies contact Janet Daly, at least one week before the event. – As Activities Coordinator, I am available to meet with your committee early in the process to offer guidance in your preparations.

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding the parties and events. If I can’t answer your question, I most likely know who can. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Janet Daly, Activities Coordinator janetdaly@yahoo.com 239-567-2285

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH by Sam Topping “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY

To those residents who are recovering from illnesses, know that we wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you out and about. Our sympathy to the family and friends of these residents who have passed away: Former resident Rose Toscano; Jane DeGuire Remember these people in your thoughts and prayers and please let me know of any medical news in your neighborhood.

Please let me know of any others in the community who may be in need of some cheer at this time. Nancy Wuebbeler • 239-245-7575 • nkw4@comcast.net

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TO STAY INFORMED OF EVENTS IN TARA WOODS: • Read the posters on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. • Check the Clubhouse bulletin boards for meeting and event information and sign-up sheets. • Come to Saturday Morning Coffee! • Read The Columns and check the Calendar. • Sign on to the Tara Woods website, www.twhoa.net, to be kept informed of all current events and more! • Check out page 4 of the Tara Woods Community Resident Directory to see all the opportunities to keep you busy in Tara Woods, with the contact people for each one listed if you have questions. • Page 3 of the Directory lists the contact people for specifi c responsibilities under the Board of Directors who you can contact with questions.

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Sound & Lighting will again bring in professional entertainers for your enjoyment on Sunday, January 19th, 2020. For that show we are bringing back the identical twin brothers, SPITTIN’ IMAGE, who were here before in January of 2015. They areamusical/comedy duo who singcountry, classic rock and all-time favorites. They’llmake you laugh untilyour sides ache! More details will follow in the next few months.

The DVDs of the Entertainers’ play THERED VELVET CAKE WARand the New ImageChorus’ production of SPANNING THE DECADES-PART llare now available. If you would like to obtain one or both, contact Polly Brown at 239-731-1614. The cost is $5.00 each.

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If you have the knowledge and are willing to be an active volunteer giving some time to the enjoyment of our community, please contact Frank Millette at 239-543-2954.

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