What a fun 4th of July! We started the day off with our annual golf cart parade and we had a fantastic turnout! We had 23 carts in total, plus a restored Lee County Sheriff car that led the parade (driven by Deputy Mark Sherman). A big thank you to all who participated and of course to all of my great volunteers. We couldn’t do this without you all!
• Volunteers: Beth and Greg Wilkerson, and Deputy Mark Sherman
• The Judges this year were: Leigh Ann Lawson, Robin Stranahan, Marty & Lou Christensen Winners:
• 1st Place: Ruthie Kurza in her “Aloha Cart” $50.00 Prize
• 2nd Place: Dusty Laurie, Terri McConnell, and Lisa Gabrieleik $40.00 Prize
• 3rd Place: Debby Welty with her adorable fur babies Shibear and Lucy. $30.00 Prize
Thank you to our HOA for always sponsoring the Parade and providing prize money!
VETERAN’S CORNER
The flags are stowed. The bunting is put away for another year. And the fireworks are all expended (hopefully). For some, the patriotism of July 4 th gets put away until the next time but not so for our nation’s veterans. Just as their collective commitment to our country had no expiration date, their love of country is a constant. Be thankful that it is Too many Americans grow up imbued with an entitlement of their rights and too few recognize any responsibilities to improve the nation. Their sense of patriotism gets put away with all the trappings of July 4 without any sense of what we commemorate.
By Steve Banko
Every da y in Am erica, we ha ve no t ju st th e ability but the responsibility to make patriotism an action word. Veterans’ posts all over the country translate the camaraderie earned in military service into positive action to continue their legacy. When I was younger, I had little trouble transitioning from, combat service to civic commitment. I spearheaded the first two visits of the traveling Vietnam memorial to the Buffalo area.
We established a Memorial Day luncheon to raise money for college scholarships for the children of Vietnam veterans that donated more than $50,000 to provide futures to our kids in the name of those often denied a chance at a future. We dedicated space in a county park and planted a tree for each of the 268 sons of Western New York who died in Vietnam. We raised tens of thousands of dollars to erect a fitting memorial on Buffalo’s waterfront to the service, suffering, and sacrifice of our brothers and sisters.
But that was then and this is now. If the Del Tura veterans’ cadre is anything like me, we are past the point of doing big things to renew our pride in our country. The programs that haven been conducted on Memorial Day and Veterans Day are first-rate and a source of pride for all of
us. But there are still possibilities for patriotic action here in the fourth quarter of our lives.
FOR INSTANCE:
• We could plant a tree whenever one of our number passes, thereby honor our commitment to our fellow vets and our commitment to leaving the planet a little better than we found it;
• We could sponsor a patriotic essay contest for the students at North Fort Myers High;
• We could collect food for the Harry Chapin Food Bank;
• We might commission a banner for the North Fort Myers high school gym that says something along the line of “Del Tura Vets Support the Red Devils.”
These are just a few ideas that spring to mind. Smarter veterans than I could come up with other, better ideas. That’s why it would be good to get together and talk about how we can extend our patriotism beyond a handful of national holidays. If you would like to share some thoughts, feel free to email me at stbanko3@roadrunner.com.
F.I.S.H. NEWS
F.I.S.H. is pleased to announce that we will hold a luncheon for our 90+ residents. The date will be Saturday, September 14, 2024. It will be held in the Starlight Ballroom. Invitations will be sent in early August to our over 90+ residents. We have a list of residents who are over 90 from Del Tura administration. The list may not be completely accurate. If you have a friend, neighbor, or relative over 90, please email me at ldritt75@gmail.com to ensure their name is on the list.
EDITOR’S NOTE
By Laura Dritt, President
The luncheon is for our residents over 90 and one guest per resident. The meal choices are chicken marsala with mashed potatoes or lasagna. All meals include a salad, bread, and dessert. We can provide transportation for anyone who needs it.
I’d like to thank everyone who has donated to F.I.S.H. and who participated in our Pick-a-Purse fundraiser. Your generosity is making this event possible.
By Leigh Anne Lawson
We are currently asking for assistance with the Resident thanksgiving dinner. We are looking for a chairperson and volunteers. They can contact any board member for information. It was brought to our attention by a law enforcement office at the last Tuesday Coffee Meeting that it is against Florida State Law to drive a golf cart out of Del Tura... whether on the road OR on the sidewalk. Thanks
In Memory of
If you are aware of the passing of any of our residents, past or present, please email the information to us at dttoweredit@gmail.com or drop off at the HOA office so that we can post here as a memorial.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
By Jane Sheaffer
The 2024 Del Tura Holiday Craft Fair is only 3 months away. We wi ll be ho sting ap proximately 60 ve ndors of homemade items on Friday November 8th and Saturday the 9th. This has always been a “go-to event “ in North Fort Myers and this year’s committee made up of Joyce Frase, Dawn Weimer and Jane Sheaffer plan to keep the tradition going. Registration for vendors, both resident and non-resident, is ongoing through September. Cost per space is $25 for residents and $35 for non residents. If you want to sell your handmade items at the great holiday event, don’t wait, space is filling up. Send your name, address, phone number & email to delturacraftfair@yahoo.com.
We are in need of resident volunteers to help us with parking, helping vendors unload and load, as well as various needs during setup, tear down, etc. If you would be willing to be a part of this event, please contact Jane Sheaffer 330201-6128. We will have fun along with light duty. Remember, many hands make light the work! (My Mommy taught me this!).
Food will be available both Friday night and Saturday lunch. Proceeds for this HOA-sponsored event will be going to our own CERT group for their various needs.
Get your shopping bags ready and prepare to make this the best Fair ever!
WONDERFUL 4TH OF JULY
By Lisa Bellanca
What a wonderful 4th of July in Del Tura
The weather cooperated by not raining on us, although the heat was a little excessive.
I would like to thank a few people on behalf of the HOA.
A big shout out to the guys that coordinated and ran the PUTT & PITCH contest.
Thank you to Dave Ross, Forney Johnson, Jim Hooper, and Frank Bellanca. They stood out in the heat and ran this event from 10am until noon. I would also like to thank Butch in the pro shop for collaborating with us and allowing us to use the putting green.
PUTT & PITCH CONTEST Winners:
• Men’s Pu tt. Of th e 73 pu tts ma de, th e winner, Steve Baney, was only 4.25” away from the hole and won $73.00.
• Women’s Putt was won by Lori Angelilli, who was 21.5” away from the cup, and won $65.00.
When it came to Chipping, Tom Spino was the men’s winner, landing the ball only 11.5” away from the target, winning $46.00
Dorinda Doyle was the women’s Chipping winner, and came within 13.5” of the cup, and as a result won $19.00.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this annual event.
The HOA provided FREE ICE CREAM in the form of Dr umsticks, Fa t Bo y Ic e Cr eam Sandwiches, and Fudge Pops to everyone who stopped up in the Starlight Ballroom between noon and 2pm. This stop is always a good option. This break allows residents and their guests an opportunity to get out of the sun and heat and time to enjoy the air conditioning while eating a cold treat. The HOA served approximately 150 Ice Cream treats.
Retirees must identify and manage income sources
During your working years, you know where your income is coming from because you’re working.
But once you retire, you’ll have to identify your income sources, know how much you can expect from them and know how to manage them to help support a retirement that could last two or three decades.
So, where will your retirement income come from? And what decisions will you need to make about these income sources?
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
• Retirement accounts – If you’ve regularly contributed to an IRA and a 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan, you likely have accumulated substantial amounts of money in these accounts — but during your retirement, you’ll need to start tapping into them. In fact, once you turn 73, you’re required to start taking withdrawals from some of your retirement accounts, with the amount determined by your age and account balance. You could take out more than these amounts (technically called required minimum distributions, or RMDs) but you can’t take less without incurring penalties. Many people take out 4% of their balance each year, and this guideline may be reasonable, but everyone’s situation is different. So, you’ll need to weigh various factors including your age, health and other sources of income before deciding on an appropriate withdrawal rate.
• Social Security – You can start collecting Social Security at age 62, but your payments will be much higher if you wait until your full retirement age, which will be between 66 and 67. And your benefits will reach the maximum amount if you wait until 70 before collecting. So, your decision on when to take your benefits will depend on whether you can afford to wait, and for how long. In making this choice, you’ll also need to consider your health and your family history of longevity. And if you’re married, you may want to factor in spousal benefits when deciding when you should collect Social Security. A spouse can receive either their own benefit, based on their work record, or up to 50% of their spouse’s benefit, whichever is greater. So, if one spouse has a much higher benefit, it may make sense for that spouse to delay taking Social Security as long as possible so that both spouses can receive bigger payments.
• Earned income – Even if you have retired from one career, it doesn’t mean you can never receive any earned income again. If you have specific skills that can translate to part-time work or a consulting arrangement, you might want to consider reentering the work force in this way. With the added income, you might be able to afford delaying Social Security, and you would still be eligible to contribute to an IRA.
• Supplemental lifetime income – There aren’t many guarantees in the financial and investment worlds — but one of them is the income from a fixed annuity, which can be structured to provide you with a lifetime income stream. Annuities aren’t for everyone, however, and they do involve penalties for early withdrawals and lack of protection from inflation.
By learning all you can about your potential retirement income sources, and by understanding how to manage this income to your best advantage, you can help yourself achieve a comfortable — and more rewarding — retirement.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consider your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Advisor. Edward Jones, member SIPC
A new tree was planted in time to take advantage of th e su mmer ra ins. Th e tr ee, a Shady Lady Black Olive, is considered one of the most beautiful South Florida trees, and it is also well behaved!
Garden Club continues despite the calendar, and summer will find some garden club
GARDEN CLUB CHORALAIRES
The Choralaires will be starting rehearsals September 3r d at 6: 30 p. m. in th e St arlight Ballroom. We will be rehearsing our Christmas concert which will be on December 1st. We will have two concerts… one in the afternoon, and one in the evening.
All interested past, present and future are invited to join us There are no auditions and you don’t need to read music to be part of this fun group. We don’t have costumes so you don’t have to buy new clothes, unless you want to.
If you are a former member and want to come back to us, just show up! If you are a new resident and want to give us a try, you too are most welcome!
By Paula Major
members taking turns maintaining the plants at the various gardens: don’t hesitate to stop to chat!
Some will be planning for the upcoming Ladies’ Tea, so watch for details! We wish all our snowbirds and those traveling a wonderful summer and safe travels.
CARPET CLEANING
By Gary Lunders
If you would like to help with ticket sales or ushering, just send us a text. Our goal is to make it fun for all!!
Put this on your calendar and we’ll see you in September.
7 day cruise with 3 pre nights in Prague Future trip in the making:
• Scotland Tour 2026
Stay tuned for upcoming details!
We are here to assist with all your land and sea adventures!
18 HOLE WOMEN’S GOLF
By Tammi Carleton
It is with profound sadness to acknowledge the recent passing of one of our friends and league members, Deb Gonsalves. Deb was a wonderful lady… gracious, fun, beautiful, caring, selfless… there are not enough words to accurately describe just how special she was to all of us and to our community that she so dearly loved. Deb’s passing has left a void in Del Tura and we are all so fortunate to have had her in our lives for as long as we did. To Deb’s husband, John, and their family, we offer our heartfelt condolences. We will always remember Deb and the good times we shared.
LADIES’ TEA
By Sue Smith & Sandy Gove
We’re excited to announce our next Ladies’ Tea! RESERVE THE DATE: LADIES’ TEA will be WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024
If interested in helping with the planning, you are invited to the first meeting, Wednesday, June 19, 10:00am in the Royal Palm Room. Whether you helped last year or are new to the event, we welcome your input, and it’s fun!
If you are away, but would like to help next fall, please let us know!
It takes many hands beforehand and including the day of the Tea for a successful event, and all help is appreciated!
Loan Closet (Cots, Pack-N-Play, High Chairs, etc.)
FISH - Friends in Service Here
FMO Membership
Front Gate Guard
HOA Membership Tech
HOA Membership
Denise Rose Sandy Vassallo 815-222-6466 248-755-1176
Laura Dritt 630-759-1757
Susan Bell 714-454-9972
Barbara Schmoltze 239-731-2523
Cindy Brinton 267-642-6477
HOA Office 239-731-3461
HOA Office 239-731-3461
HOA GROUNDS Committee
Homeowners’ Issues/Grievances
Memorials
Tower - Distribution Coordinators
Denny Andrews
Clubhouse Office 239-731-3433
Kathy Williamson 239-825-5708
HOA OFFICE HOURS
After Coffee - noon
9:00am - noon
3:00pm - 5:00pm
& SUNDAY
Should you need assistance contact Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220-9381 HOA ADDRESS: 609 Sierra Madre 239-731-3461
The Tower Editorial Staff
HOA Liaison: HOA President
Many thanks to all the volunteer residents who have donated their time to “The Tower”. We are looking for more volunteers. Please Help!
DID YOU KNOW…
If an HOA sponsored committee holds a fundraiser, it is raising funds for that committee only. All proceeds, after expenses, are deposited into that committee’s financial account for that committee’s use. HOA acts as the banker only and can provide all income and expense details.
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GENTLE REMINDER
Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.
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News Items for “The Tower” – Please email article, flyer, and photos (if any) to: dttoweredit@gmail.com THE HOA WEBSITE – www.deltura-hoa.com
To have events listed on the HOA Website and/or the Electronic sign please email flyer, photos (if any) & text for electronic sign to: Website Content: dttechsvcs@delturahoa.com
Electronic Board: dttechsvcs@delturahoa.com
HOA BOARD INFORMATION
Cindy Baron, President (2025) 603,398,8001 cbaron50@yahoo.com
Dorothy Cook, Vice President (2026) 614-499-1864, dcook2023@yahoo.com
It is the HO A’s re sponsibility to pr ovide transparency to all residents and can easily provide information on HOA sponsored events. Unfortunately, HOA cannot provide any information for events that are not sponsored by HOA, especially financial documentation for the event, specifically how much was raised, what is being done with funds generated, or if the appropriate Florida
Kathy Williamson, Director (2025) 239-825-5708, toocheep2call@aol.com
Lisa Bellanca, Director (2025) 847-833-3258, llbellanca@comcast.net
Margie Hill, Director (2027) 863-956-7236, mhill.delturahoa@yahoo.com
Bob Hilton, Director (2027) 732-337-7061, bhiltonhoa@yahoo.com
Bill Shell, Director (2026) 612-209-4674, bshelldeltura@gmail.com
Sales Tax is being paid. In an effort to ensure that residents are informed of which events are HOA sponsored and which are not, all flyers distributed at HOA Tuesday Coffee, on HOA Bulletin Boards and events advertised in the HOA Tower Newspaper should have a notation of “HOA Sponsored” or “This Event is Not Sponsored by HOA”.
FISH
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOANS AND TRANSPORTATION
Anyone Needing to borrow equipment or who needs a ride to an appointment Contact FISH at 239-997-3474.
NAME TAGS
Any resident wishing to purchase a “Name Tag” may do so on Tuesday mornings at coffee, before the start of announcements, or call Wendy @ 309-264-9147. A name tag with magnet backing is $8.00, cash only. Tags are normally available for pickup the following week.
Tower – Advertising
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Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions.Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Del Tura.
The Tower is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/ September. All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in TheTower to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.
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REFLECTIONS
“Anticipation of Summer Adventures”
They say the fun of the journey is in the planning of anticipated adventures. I know it is probably different for each of us. I think it has a lot to do with the number of times you travel, or an individual’s definition of adventure. For some of us it could be planning a trip abroad on a beautiful ship, and for others it could be taking the car train to visit family up north. Whatever the reason, the important thing is that the journey speaks to our hearts. If planning the trip continues to give you good feelings as you prepare your agenda then you’re headed in the right direction.
Our adventure this summer will take us up north to visit and celebrate with family. We have a wedding and a 70th Anniversary party to attend and I look forward to every minute of it. It’s not often we have the opportunity to visit with family and having them all together is a very special bonus. It will definitely be a very special time! A time to celebrate the new, and a time to reminice about the happy family times of the past. Lots of “toasting” to the new, “best wishes” for the future, and always a “special toast” to the ones that paved the way, leaving us with so many heartfelt memories.
I read this quote recently, “Some people see more in a walk on the beach than others see in a trip around the world.” Well, that went right to my heart for many reasons. Although I have never been around the world, we have been on many wonderful trips that took us on many adventurous journeys. Believe me, they were, without a doubt, enjoyable and so appreciated.
By Dianne J. Roderick
The memories of those trips will forever be treasured within my heart. However, as beautiful as they were, nothing will ever compare to the love of family and dear friends who are also family!
There is one powerful reason that the above quote tugged at my heartstrings… I grew up near the ocean and it will always be a big part of my soul. To me, a trip around the world is like taking a walk on the beach, leisurely wading in the salt water, collecting sea shells, smelling the seaweed , and letting the gentle breeze cool you with a fine mist of salty spray. Here, my dear friends, is where my roots and heart live. Where the beginning of my life began, deep rooted in the paths of where my past lies… along the same pathways that my parents and grandparents walked many years ago. And now the younger generation of our family continue to make footprints in the sand and walk the same pathways making beautiful memories for the next generation.
The most important part of this quote is how it speaks to me about “family,” the most important people in our lives. Although I may never take a physical trip around the world, I have been blessed to have my world around me…my family and dear friends are my trip around the world. So as we prepare for our summer adventure with our family I can tell you that the excitement is building and the anticipation is truly speaking to my heart.
May the rest of your summer be healthy & happy…
Sincerely, Dianne
MAHJONGG TOURNAMENT
Guess what’s brewing for this Halloween!
Del Tura’s second Mahjongg tournament!
October 31, 2024 is our non-HOA sponsored Residents On ly To urnament fo r wi tches, warlocks and their black cats who like to play American style NMJL Mahjongg. We will be starting our day in the Royal Palm room with a snack at 8 AM followed by 2--4 hand games. Then we’ll have a light lunch and social time and round out our afternoon with 2 more 4 hand games.
Monetary prizes will be given based on the number of paid registrations.
We’ll be featuring 3 special Mahjongg patterns based on the Halloween theme. Costumes are optional but encouraged and will be judged by the staff.
To register for this event send your Name, Address, Phone Nu mber an d email address along with a $30 registration fee to:
Jane Sheaffer
122 Las Palmas Blvd, N. Ft. Myers Florida 33903
Must be received by October 15th
For questions contact Jane at 330-201-6128.
CANINE FRIENDS PARTICIPATING IN THE PARADE!
Del Tura H.O.A., Inc.
Del Tura Country Club 609 Sierra Madre North Fort Myers, FL 33903
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WRITER’S WORKSHOP
By Nancy Davy
The Creative Writers Workshop is still on our summer hiatus, and we wish our members and all of our readers a safe and happy travel season. We’ll reconvene in the fall, and hope that you’ll consider joining us! Just a reminder that if you’d like to be a new member, please text me (607-769-5766) OR email me to let me know you are interested. My email address is ndavy01@gmail. com. You’ll need to provide me with your name, your email address, and your cell phone number. I’d be happy to bring you on board before our next season starts.
I’m attaching a fun challenge; to put together a list of words that sound the same (homophones), then try putting several together in a poem.
Double Indemnity (a study of words that sound the same)
By Nancy Davy (from my book, Dreaming In Color)
I right to ewe from lonely sell
Wear I am tolled I have two dwell
Confusion was my only sin
And simple words halve dun me inn.
Sow many words can sound the same If we chews wrong, ware is the blame?
Is it “reed” or rather, “read”?
Due we “need” or rather, “knead”?
Dew we frolic at the fare?
Maybe wee will see a bare!
Wood you like to eat a beat?
Put some shoos upon your feat.
Do you sea just what I mean?
Eat this bean and you’ll stay lien. I am getting sad and blew
Maybe I will catch the flew.
Aye scent a letter to my sweet And tolled her eye wood like two meat
“Due I love you, darling, dew?
Each day my love is born a gnu.
I dream about yore lovely hare
A main that floes rite down two their
The site of you just makes me week
I think that eye may spring a leek.”
I never got two reach first bass
She maid the cops get in my face
Said too just leave her a loan
They dragged me off; I groaned a grown.
Unless you are a little sloe
The rest you mussed already no
The best writing this may knot bee
Sew now I’m under lock and key.
Hear I wrest, so sad and blew
Brokenhearted through and threw
Please assist yore lifelong pale
Yours sincerely, Jailbird Ale.
I hope that you’ll enjoy the following responses:
The Blew See, by Charlotte Ping
Owe, eye no watt ewe knead!
Ewe knead two sea the see
Don’t brake my hart and say know And just plane not go.
Aye no eye wood knot bee afrayed
Two sea the water blue
Even if ewe seam board, aye new
It is the rite thing to due
Does that make cents too ewe?
The water does knot seam two cold
That I scents – butt that is watt aye was tolled
At the beech wee are aloud too halve fun
Sew lettuce hurry up and run!
Be four the read setting son has past
Sew come and bee with me
Wear we can at leased wrest hour feat at last.
Gulf, by Nancy Ashe
Won thing I due is play gulf.
In the mourning I weight to go
It’s thyme too meat with friends
Toc about hour lives hear.
We sea the son shining inn the sky
It’s a grate day to bee alive
We go two the tea and hit the bawl
Their are thymes when wee grown
It’s OK wee mist a good shot
That happens a lot.
We continue on the coarse two the fare weigh
Wee lien towards our bawl to get it on the green
Then we chews too use another club four a different affect
Wee lode hour carts and dew it awl again.
DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Touch of Class Cleaning Service
DEL TURA TENNIS
Happy Summer Everyone Del Tura Tennis Committee here with some short Tennis News! Del Tura’s Ladies Bronze Team is looking for players for the fall League and has to register this team in September. The Season officially starts in the middle of October but will need more players to join to register this team in September. If you are just moving into Del Tura or have been here a few years and love to play tennis this ladies team would LOVE, LOVE to have you!
By Nancy Joseph
Please email either Lu Ann Brownell luannbrownell@yahoo.com or Carol Hancock cshaxp@aol.com or call Carol on her cell (812)431-7545.
Enjoy your summer everyone! Blessings to all from your DTTA Vice President Nancy Joseph
THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO
Thursday Night HOA Sponsored Bingo
I am writing this letter from Wisconsin where Janet & I spend the 5 months of Summer. Being July 1st, it’s finally warming up here. May & June have been cold to me Hasn’t bothered Janet much but she is a lot younger than I am. As you age you will find out that things like that will start bothering you more. When I was younger the cold didn’t bother me as much either. Anyhow, I am writing to let you all know that we will be back in Del Tura on or about October 1st & will be running HOA Thursday Night Bingo again
By Jack Blevons
starting 17th. That’s only a little more than two months away. Hope you all are enjoying your Summer & we are looking forward to being back down there soon. Hope to see you all on the 17th again. ~ Jack & Janet
TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE By Marcella Carothers
04-09-24
1. Jaci Opsahl, & Sonny Jolonek
2. Darline King
3. Bruce Blackmore
04-16-24
1. Connie Shulze
2. Dave Ehrenmen
3. Donna Roberts, Bruce Mars, & Sonny Jolonek
04-23-24
1. Sonny Jolonek
2. Fran Rinehardt 3. Lynn Everett 4. Jeff Czuhaj, Doug Shulze, & Tony Winn
04-30-24
1. Don Williamson 2. Jean Wiley 3. Tony Winn
05-07-24
1. Tony Winn
2. Don Williamson, & Joyce Snyder
05-14-24 1. Tony Winn
Bruce Mars
Sonny Jelonek
Garry Z 05-21-24
Joyce Snyder
Chic Palmer
Garry Z
Kathy Boesel, Don Williamson, & Jeff Czuhaj
05-28-24 1. Jeff Czuhaj 2. Dave Eherenman 3. Bruce Mars
06-04-24
1. Kathy Boesel, Lynn Everett, & Bill Opsahl 2. Bruce Blackmore
06-11-24
1. Darlene King 2. Bruce Blackmore 3. Chic Palmer
06-18-24
1. Jeff Czuhaj, & Joanie Traschel 2. Bill Opsahl
06-25-24
1. Tony Winn 2. Jeff Czuhaj 3. Marcella Carothers
07-02-24
1. Kathy Boesel
2. Marcella Carothers 3. Bill Opsahl
07-09-24 1. Dave Ehrenman 2. Don Williamson 3. Kathy Wiulliamson
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE By Marcella Carothers
04-17-24
1. Sonny Jolonek
2. Diane Nicolosi
3. Kathy Boesel
04-24-24
1. Sonny Jolonek
2. Linda Scibilia
3. Kathy Boesel
05-01-24
1. Marcella Carothers
2. Rocco Guererie
3. Ken Nicolosi
05-08-24
1. Linda Scibilia
2. Diane Nicolosi 3. Ken Nicolosi
05-15-24
1. Marcella Carothers
2. Sonny Jelonek
3. Kathy Boesel
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A Tail Two Make Ewe Think By Mary DeJoseph
Did ewe ever confuse a word or too, Two stop and think what knot two chews? That word does knot make any cents. Maybe eye should change the tents. This is a tail too make ewe think Maybe…just maybe…eye should knot drink!!
Hear it is!: A Night’s Tail
A night inn shiny meddle armor
Hoo tries two protect his king’s hi honor
Where’s plate two stop a deadly arrow
Knot two bee among yore sorrow.
His quest: too shield the young and week
A loan he travels, to meat this feet. Two protect the land with strength and mite, From rival thieves who think there write. Awl two gain a prior’s blessing
Bee Four he rests two partake in festing. He humbly sheds his heavy vest, Two relax and enjoy his well-urned wrest. Weave read and learned this old-thyme tail Of night’s who ware they’re heavy male. These words were chosen two make ewe think Bee Four ewe swallow that final drink!
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