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We’ve Got Talent!
Fairways Talent Showcase an Absolute Hit!
First, I want to recognize the behind-the-scenes talent that made the Fairways Talent Showcase night such a success!
Edwin Ramierez helped keep things running smoothly and generally being exactly where help was needed. Our Master of Ceremonies was the warm and wonderful John Cutsinger. He ‘taught’ the audience how to clap, introduced each act, and led us to sing Happy Birthday to Michael. The backbone of the whole show, though, was DJ Johnny. He provided the music and sound. Without him, there wouldn’t have been any singing or dancing. Thank you all! We are so appreciative.
Fairways Has Talent!
We had a variety of artists with some favorites we’ve known for quite a while, as well as some surprises. We had some wonderful singers that are community favorites, including Michael Walker, Fran Archibald, Ken Bickford, and Claire Sourwine. They are long-term favorites and are marvelous singers. The new singers were, Nick La Roche, and a surprise appearance from The Twisted Sisters, AKA Melanie Klements and Sandy De Jesus.
by Suzanne Hammons
The variety acts were wonderful, starting with David Gregg as a magician. He and his lovely assistant, Angela Artymowycz, really wowed the audience. Comedian, Vickie King, had us laughing out loud with commentary about being married and getting older. We had guitarist, David Joseph, who played an acoustic guitar and sang some very moving songs. And our last variety act was longtime resident, Joy Verneau. She did Lily Tomlin impressions which included Ernestine the telephone operator and 5-year-old Edith Ann. She did a terrific job and kept us laughing.
We also had the Fairways Tap group perform; the members are Rebecca Croughwell, Letizia Morales and Suzanne Hammons. Of course, being totally objective, these dancers are my favorites! They performed routines to the tunes of Greased Lightning and That’s Entertainment. The same group did a hula dance to King Kamehameha. We were fortunate to have a dance performed by longtime Hawaii resident and dance instructor, Mary Lee Notley, to the whimsical tune of Keep your Eyes on the Hands. We are so grateful to the FHAOI board for sponsoring this event, and we’re planning on doing it again next year.
Be sure to check out the Fairways website with up-to-date information on upcoming events and other news. You’ll find a link to the Eagle newspaper there too! FairwaysOrlando.com
EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
DJ ZACH IS BACK! Wear your dancing shoes and enjoy the hits from the 60’s, 70s and 80’s.Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Doors open at 6pm.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 FHAOI BOARD MEETING 7:00pm at the Masters.
MARCH HAS SOME FUN EVENTS TO ENJOY! MARK YOUR
SUNDAY, MARCH 1 FREE RESIDENT PANCAKE BREAKFAST 9am-noon at the Masters
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
GET READY FOR SOME MAGIC OF THE MIND!
Experience Mentalist Laurence Francis. Laurence combines his extraordinary mental abilities with elements of theater, comedy, magic and high drama to create an incredible show. If you were amazed with our hypnotist last year you will LOVE this act. Tickets are $20 and will be general admission. You can reserve/pay for a table – 10 people. Tickets will be on sale at the Masters before Bingo. Shows starts at 7pm.
SATURDAY MARCH 21
POKER RUN
More details to come.
EAGLE • FEBRUARY 2026
FWGA Solheim Cup Tournament Celebrates the Winners!
by Lynne Blair
The FWGA played their Solheim Cup Tournament on the 13th and 15th of January. Mary Deuble was captain of the White Team and Dee Perrine was captain of the Green Team. The White Team players were Mary Deuble, Lynne Blair, Carol Frost, Susan Edwards, Lynne LaRoche and Tammy Ferrara. The Green Team players were Dee Perrine, Elaine Rugg, Pat Chiappetti, Jackie Root, Barb Avery and Diane Armstrong.
The first day was two-woman teams, white against green using the best score of the pair per hole. At the conclusion of the day, the White Team had the advantage. Day two was alternate shot, once again two-woman team white against green. Day two was cold and wet, from the previous night’s rain. One team had to forfeit, so the rest of us played nine holes. At this point, the White Team had scored enough points to take the title. Good going White Team. Everyone had an enjoyable time and are looking forward to next year!
Fight for the Cure Golf Tournament
The tournament will be held on October 21 starting with a putting contest at 8:00 am followed by a round of golf. Lunch will be served at the Masters after the tournament, and we will have Share the Wealth and Raffles.
All proceeds go to Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation in Orlando. Breast cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of death to women so please join us and show your support for this most worthy case.
Please contact Lynne Blair at 407-595-9392 with questions or to request more information.
Vicki Heath President Vheath 5675@gmail.com 601-917-1335
Connie Fasano Vice President Constancefasano@hotmail.com 520-830-1715
Renay Johnson Treasurer renaybrad@aol.com 407-538-0128
Nancy Lang Secretary iloveJack2476@yahoo.com 324-203-9709
Melanie Klements Director of Social Activities mklements18@gmail.com 407-649-0880
Tom David Director-at-Large tdavid63@me.com 315-568-1433
Dixie LoCicero Director of Communications DixieL622@gmail.com 407-721-9444
Fairways Eagle Contact
Lisbeth Echeandia – Editor – Fairwayseaglecontent@gmail.com 407-271-7906
Lisbeth Echeandia – Advertising Sales – Lisbeth.fairwayseagle@gmail.com 407-271-7906
L to R: Tammy Ferrara, Carol Frost, White Team Captain, Mary Deuble, Lynne Blair, Lynne LaRoche and seated, Susan Edwards
FHAOI Treasurer’s Report
February is Resident Appreciation Month!
This month, Hometown America is excited to celebrate you, our wonderful residents. We’ve planned several special events throughout February to say thank you for being such an important part of our community.”
PRISCILLA HERRICK
Greetings Residents, and welcome to February!
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with history, charm, and meaningful celebrations. Here are a few fun and interesting February facts to brighten the month:
Interesting Facts About February
• Shortest Month: February is the only month that can have 28 or 29 days. During a leap year, an extra day is added—February 29—to keep our calendar aligned with the Earth’s orbit.
• Only Month That Can Go Without a Full Moon: Every so often, February has no full moon at all, something that can’t happen in any other month.
• Groundhog Forecasting: February is famous for Groundhog Day—a quirky U.S. tradition where a groundhog predicts the arrival of spring based on whether it sees its shadow.
February is also RESIDENT APPRECIATION Month!
This month, we’re excited to celebrate you, our wonderful residents. We’ve planned several special events throughout February to say thank you for being such an important part of our community. We hope you’ll join us as we show our appreciation and make this month memorable for everyone.
February Events
We kick off Resident Appreciation Month with a sweet start at our Ice Cream Social on February 1st at The Masters. Come enjoy a cool treat and great company as we begin a month dedicated to celebrating you.
Next up, join us for an exciting Casino Night on February 13th at the Masters, where fun, games, and friendly competition await.
Come enjoy Music Bingo on February 20th at The Masters. It’s sure to be a fun evening filled with great music, laughs, and friendly competition!
We’ll wrap up the month with Hometown’s Annual Golf Invitational on February25th,
a favorite community tradition and a wonderful way to close out our February celebrations.
Don’t forget to sign up early! Seating is limited, and these events fill up quickly.
Reminders
• Office closures: Presidents Day, February 16, 2026
• Stop by the office to make sure we have your current phone numbers and email. You will be able to receive notices from the office regarding water boil notices, mandatory evacuations or upcoming events. If we have outdated numbers and emails, we won’t be able to reach you with these important announcements.
• LATE FEES: Rent is due and payable on the 1st of each month. If payment isn’t received and deposited on the last business day before the 10th, late fees will be assessed on the 10th. For your convenience, rent can be paid online through the resident portal or Electronic Funds Transfer. Ask the office staff for more information on these two options.
Resident Recognition Beautifying our community.
I would like to extend a warm and heartfelt Thank You to the following residents for their outstanding efforts in beautifying their homesites:
Ronald Ungerer Bette Dobler
Douglas James Lawrence Bates
James Woods April Cassibo
Dick Avery Juana Villanueva
Miguel Anzures Robert Holmws
Your dedication to maintaining a clean, welcoming, and visually appealing environment truly enhances the spirit of community and inspires others.
Warmwishes,
Priscilla Herrick Community Manager
February is Resident Appreciation Month!
February is the month of love and Hometown America will celebrate residents with activities and events scheduled each week during the month.
Kicking off the appreciation on Sunday, February 1 HTA will host an Ice Cream Social from 1-3pm at the Masters.
“We will have multiple flavors of ice cream with all the toppings,” Co-Director Barb Mishloney said. “This is our way of letting our residents know that we appreciate all their contributions to the community.” Friday, February 13 sees the return of Casino Night at 5-8 pm. The event is free, but you do need to book a seat! Come to the Masters on Sunday, February 1 from 1:00-3:00 pm to reserve your spot!
Music Bingo will be played on Friday, February 20 from 1-3 pm at the Masters. Reservations can be made by calling or texting Johnny Cutsinger at 407-680-8249. Register now in the Pro Shop for the Hometown America Golf Tournament on Wednesday, February 25. The tournament on-site registration is 8 am with the shotgun start at 9 am.
Looking ahead to Thursday, March 26, Hometown America has reserved a bus for a trip to Tampa for a day at the Hard Rock Casino.
“We have sold out the bus for the past two trips, so be certain to make your reservations at the Masters on the following dates,” Barb said.
Monday, February16 – 5-6:30 pm
Saturday, February 21 – 11 am-1 pm
Tuesday, February 24 – Noon-2 pm
Monday, March 2 – 5-6:30 pm Monday, March 9 – 5-6:30 pm
One of the microphones has disappeared from the Masters and we need it returned for future activities and events. Please contact Barb or Johnny if you accidentally took it.
For questions or more information, please contact either Barb at 407-607-4728 or Johnny Cutsinger at 407-680-8249.
by Barb Mishloney and John Cutsinger
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Bocce Ball News! Happy February To Everyone
by Gary Cessna
The bocce balls are rolling again this winter. We have forty-four teams signed up to participate and ten additional players as substitutes. We changed the format this year for a more favorable competition. There are ten men’s teams and fourteen women’s teams plus thirty couples teams.
The vote by the players was in favor of this change in play.
The tournament is still nine weeks long with the playoffs the following week. The top teams in each group will compete for the overall championship for the year.
The bleachers have been moved from under the canopy and picnic tables have been moved in. So, you’re invited to come and watch us play and bring a picnic!
Call Gary at 304-671-7569 with questions.
by Sherri Holley
Our Singles Club will be meeting for dinner on Sunday, February 1st at Chow’s Country Buffet at 4 pm. The restaurant is in Titusville (first right turn off 50 after going under the I-95 underpass). The address is 3125 Columbia Blvd.
Our second dinner will be on February 19th at 4 pm at Texas Roadhouse Grill, located at 2859 Clayton Crossing Way in Oviedo.
We look forward to seeing everyone at both dinners. If you are single and haven’t come before we would love to have you join us.
Please call or text Sherri Holley at 321-431-3848 if you are coming so I can get a count. If you need a ride to either dinner just let me know and we will see that you get one.
See y’all soon!
Join the Fun! Line Dancing on Tuesdays
by Adam Scheblein
No matter what you call it, it’s a good time. There is no charge to have a good time while you exercise a little and meet some of the nicest people here at Fairways.
And you don’t need to know how to dance, we are all learning together! So make that New Year’s resolution a reality. Come and live a little. Come and dance a little.
We gather Tuesdays at 4pm at the Masters. Contact Libby Williams 407-694-8399 with any questions. We look forward to having you join us.
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Exploring the Bible
Both the Old and New Testament have so much to teach us.
Our evening study is going through the book of Galatians in the New Testament. We’re meeting on February 5th and 19th at the Greenbrier at 6:30 pm. This book was written by the apostle Paul, who was the first missionary. He was transformed from a fierce persecutor of early Christians into a man who wrote a significant part of the New Testament. Our afternoon study is going through a video series called “The Daniel Prayer.” Daniel was a noble Jewish youth taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon. He served the king while remaining true to the God of Israel. Our afternoon study meets at Jolynn Haussmann’s home, 14721 Firestone. Dates are Thursday, February 12th and 26th at 3 pm.
Our Praise and Prayer time is on Saturday, February 7th, at 11 am at the home of Frank and Reenie Nix. This is a wonderful time of singing and sharing prayer requests. Address is 1734 Inverary. All Fairways ladies are invited to join us at all of our events. If you have any questions, please email Jane Slotnick at jaslotnick5@ gmail.com or text Joy Ruggiero at 614-743-4402.
If your name is not included and you want it to be, or if there is incorrect information, please contact Lisbeth Echeandia at 407-271-7906 or email to fairwayseagle content@gmail.com
And the Winners Are!
by Lori Eakle
WINNER’S CIRCLE
BINGO WINNERS
January 7
Early Bird Games: Leslie W, Chris G, Carmen R, Gillan M, Kathy M, Robin H, Nancy R.
Regular Games: Doug B, Karen B, Elena W, Lucy P, Reena M, Maria R, Darrell Paul, Fran R, Corinne G, Chris G, Barbara Avery, Carmen N, Judy M, Michelle C, Marvey T, Carmen N Kathy Stirn.
Speedball: Fresia D. Jackpot Coverall: Mary P. Odd/Even Jackpot: Josephina G.
January 14
Early Bird Games: Penny Maguire, Barb Avery, Diane Armstrong, Lucy P, Anne Sergio, Ellen G, Sandy D, Judi Christian. Regular Games: Candy Trissel, Carman Zapas, Cathy Harris, Kathy Rosenberg, Lelia Francisco, Mario Slavo, Nancy Lang, Debbie Keltner, Judi Christian, Lucy P, Bill Low, Sandy Dennis.
Speedball: Linda Murray. Jackpot Coverall: Mary Deub. Odd Even Jackpot: Amy Keene
January 21
Early Bird Games: Judy M, Jeannie B, Kim Lipski, Cathy Harris, Joe Z, Ellen G, Maria R. Regular Games: Judy Christian, Elaine Youngman, Ellen G, Terry Gibbs, Mae G, Candy Trissel, Lydia Garcia, Jenny Pasco, Maria R. Speedball: Debbie Keltner. Jackpot Coverall: Fresia Garcia. Odd/Even Jackpot: Chris Groffel
TUESDAY EUCHRE
DECEMBER 16 – WINNERS:
First Place: Br yan Dunham (77)
Second Place: R atna Wadhwani (67)
Third Place: Sue Kelsey (66)
Fourth Place: Donna Dale (65)
Door Prize: Bob Gussick (38)
December 23 – WINNERS:
First Place: Wilma Woods (67)
Second Place Tie: Loraine Schnieder (65) Paul Montoney (65)
Third Place Tie: Diana Ketelsen (60) Bob Desormier (60)
Door Prize: Linda Hux (45)
December 30 – WINNERS:
First Place: Diana Ketelson (58)
Second Place Tie: Ed Hux (57)
Ellie Armstrong (57)
Third Place: Bob Desormier (55)
Door Prize: Carol Frost (40)
January 6 – WINNERS:
First Place: Sue Kelsey (65)
Second Place: Loraine Schneider (63)
Third Place Tie: Diana Ketelson (61) Matthew Ketelson (61)
Door Prize: Donna Dale (42)
January 13 – WINNERS:
First Place: Wilma Woods (65)
Second Place: Ellie Armstrong (59)
Third Place Tie: Greg Branham (58)
Paul Montoney (58)
Fourth Place Tie: Bob Desormier (56)
Diana Ketelsen (56)
Door Prize: Tom Aper (32)
FRIDAY PINOCHLE
DECEMBER 19
DOUBLE DECK, PARTNERS
EXCHANGE
Game #1 Bob Desormier
Donna Dale
Game #2 Bob Gussik
Donna Dale
Game #3 Ed Hux
Donna Dale
DECEMBER 26
FIVE HANDED DOUBLE DECK
Game #1 Bob DeSormier
Game #2 Donna Dale
Game #3 Loraine Schneider
JANUARY 2
FIVE HANDED DOUBLE DECK
Game #1 Bob Gussick
Game #2 Bob Gussick
Game #3 Loraine Schneider
JANUARY 9
FOUR HANDED, DOUBLE DECK
PARTNERS
Game #1 Ed Hux
Sue Kelsey
Game #2 Carol Frost
Sue Kelsey
Game #3 Carol Frost
Ed Hux
FIVE HANDED DOUBLE DECK
INDIVIDUAL
Game #1 Dina Ketelsen
Game #2 Loraine Schneider
Game #3 Bob Gussick
JANUARY 16
PARTNERS
Game #1 Ellie Armstrong
Bob DeSormier
Game #2 Bob DeSormier
Ed Hux
Game #3 Bob Gussick
Bob DeSormier
PARTNERS EXCHANGE
Game #1 Donna Dale
Diana Ketelsen
Game #2 Diana Ketelsen
Loraine Schneider
Game #3 Donna Dale
Loraine Schneider
EAGLE • FEBRUARY 2026
Crossword
Puzzle
Answers on page 16
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FAIRWAYS COURTESY VAN
ATTENTION RIDERS: Courtesy van service is available to Hometown America Fairways residents who want to participate in adventures to area shopping centers.
Each week, the van makes three runs: Tuesday to Publix; Wednesday to Winn Dixie and Friday open for Walmart, Aldis or another store upon request.
“While that is the standard schedule, due to conflicts, days may change,” John Cutsinger, driver, said. “Riders are asked to make your reservation by Sunday to make sure seats can be confirmed, however you can call the day before to see is space is available.”
The van is available at 10 a.m. at the Masters for loading. Call or text John Cutsinger with any questions.
Eagle Staff & Policy
EMAIL: fairwayseaglecontent@gmail.com
Editor & Content Manager Lisbeth Echeandia fairwayseaglecontent@gmail.com
407-271-7906
Circulation Manager Nancy Lang ilovejack2476@yahoo.com 324-203-9709
Contributors
Photographers: Steve Buyea and many others!
Proofreaders: Judi Casher, Kim Hysong, Lisbeth Echeandia
The Eagle is published by the Fairways Homeowners Association of Orlando, Inc. for the benefit of Fairways residents. • The Editor and Management Staff of Eagle newspaper reserve the right to accept, reject or edit articles, advertisements and all other community/club submissions in order to conform with the polices of this paper. Those policies are: • We do not publish anonymous opinions. Names will not be withheld. • Letters to the Editor must include the writer’s full name, signature, address and telephone number. Addresses and telephone numbers are used for validation purposes only and will not be published.• Submissions from any source become the property of the Eagle newspaper.• All submissions are subject to editing for grammatical and spelling mistakes, accuracy, clarity, civility and length.• Any submissions that express libelous, insulting or polarizing content will be rejected.
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EAGLE • FEBRUARY 2026
Happy New Year From Your Latin American Club friends
We celebrated 3 Kings Day, a Latin culture event, which was spectacular with live music, food, and prizes. Congratulations to the two raffle winners who won the Apple and Samsung watches. Thank you all for your support.
We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 pm in the Masters clubhouse. Everyone is welcome. We speak both Spanish and English. A good place to learn or improve your Spanish!
Our Board of Directors’ duties conclude on March 31, 2026. We need to select a new Board of Directors at our Thursday meeting - March 26th 6 pm. Our club’s mission is “To provide Unity, Information, and Support to the Latin American Club members and residents within the community.”
This Mission cannot be achieved without your support. Please be part of our club, become a Board member or just a member. Attend this month’s meeting, February 26th, for information and about our elections.
We are planning many events for the next two years. We need you! As always, keep reviewing the Fairways Eagle newspaper for more information about our events. We get together to have a good time with games activities, sharing snacks/birthday cake, with educational input, and to plan fun events. We cannot do this without your help. Thank you to all residents of Fairways who supported us.
Happy Valentine’s Day! “Let everything you do be done in Love.”
Wishing you a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
Feliz Año Nuevo de parte de tus amigos del Latin American Club. Celebramos el día de los 3 Reyes Mayo, que fue espectacular con música en vivo, comida y premios. Felicidades a los dos ganadores del sorteo de los relojes Apple y Samsung. Gracias a todos por vuestro apoyo.
Nos reunimos el cuarto jueves de cada mes a las 6 pm en el Master. Todos son bienvenidos. Hablamos en español e inglés. Buen sitio para aprender inglés. Las funciones de nuestro Directiva concluyen el 31 de marzo de 2026. Necesitamos seleccionar una nueva Directiva en nuestra reunión del jueves, 26 de marzo a las 6 pm.
La misión de nuestro club es “Proporcionar unidad, información y apoyo a los miembros y residentes latinoamericanos de la comunidad.” Esta misión no puede lograrse sin vuestro apoyo. Por favor, forma parte de nuestro club, hazte miembro de la Junta o simplemente miembro. Asiste a la reunión de este mes, el 26 de febrero, para más información y sobre nuestras elecciones. Estamos organizando muchos eventos para los próximos 2 años. ¡Te necesitamos! Como siempre, sigue revisando el periódico Eagle de Fairways para más información sobre nuestros eventos. Nos reunimos para pasarlo bien con actividades, compartir refrescos y cumpleaños, con informe educativas y para organizar eventos divertidos. No podemos hacerlo sin su ayuda. Gracias a todos los residentes de Fairways que nos apoyan. ¡Feliz Dia de San Valentín! “Que todo lo que hagas se haga con Amor.”
Deseándole un Año Nuevo saludable y próspero.
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Veterans Corner
by Edwin Ramirez, Commander, Fairways Veteran Group
Quilts of Valor for Fairways Veterans
In November 2025 we had the privilege of honoring 10 of our Fairways veterans. They each received a quilt provided by the Central Florida Quilts of Valor Foundation. QOV provides quilts to veterans throughout Central Florida. We believe in the importance of acknowledging the sacrifices of military members and ensuring they feel valued.
In February the Quilt of Valor Foundation will be back in Fairways to honor more of our veterans. The dates will be Saturday February 7th at noon and Tuesday February 17th at 3:00pm. We invite all to attend these presentations.
Our goal is to be able to provide as many quilts as we can for Fairways Veterans. If anyone wishes to nominate a veteran to receive one of these beautiful quilts, or to get more information please feel free to contact Annie Ossenkop at 559-760-9860.
Fairways Veterans Group - Lunch With The Veterans Event
We are excited to announce our new event. It is designed to bring Fairways veterans and their spouses together for camaraderie and connection. Our first outing will take place at The Tavern East in Alafaya on February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM. We will gather at the Fairways Masters Clubhouse parking lot at 11:30 am for carpooling. This event is open to all veterans and their partners, providing a wonderful chance to share stories, enjoy great food, and strengthen our community bonds.
We look forward to seeing everyone there and beginning this exciting new tradition. For more details contact Jeff Slotnick at jeffmslotnick@gmail.com or call 407-989-8146 to RSVP or with questions.
Remembering The Motown Era Plan for a trip down “Memory Lane” as on Saturday February 21st, starting at 6:30pm, we will be able to reminisce to the music of this era. At the Masters Clubhouse our DJ Zach will be providing us a night of music and entertainment. Admission is $5.00 per person and there will be raffles (“Share The Cash”). Bring your own snacks and beverages. This is a great time to let your hair down and have some fun!
Mark Your Calendars!
Saturday, March 21st, at the Masters Clubhouse starting at 6:30pm. “Country Music Night.” Saturday, April 11th, Annual “Disco Night Fever Dance.”
Keep up with our events in the Fairways Eagle, TV Monitors, Facebook and Nextdoor.
Military History Days in February – February 1, 1942 - The Blue Star Mothers of America was formed by 300 mothers in Flint, Michigan, February 3, 1943 , Four Chaplains Day – A day to remember the four U.S. Army Chaplains (of different faiths) who made the ultimate sacrifice when the USAT (Army Transport) Dorchester sank during WWII. (The Four Chaplains’ Heroism Is A Lesson For Us Today – Awaken), February 10, 1942 - The first Medal of Honor during World War II was awarded to 2nd Lt. Alexander Nininger (posthumously) for heroism during the Battle of Bataan, February 12, 1973 - Operation Homecoming began. The operation returned 591 American Prisoners of War (POWs) held by North Vietnam, February 19 – Coast Guard Reserve Birthday, FEBRUARY 19-23, 1945 - U.S. Marine CorpsChiefWarrantOfficer4Hershel“Woody” Williams earns the Medal of Honor.
Commanders Thoughts:
Just a reminder, we feel privileged in being able to support, not just the veterans but the entire community of Fairways. It’s a great honor to be able to give back to all that have served and supported all of the U.S. military through the years. As always, I want to thank everyone for your support. Stay safe; take care of yourselves and your neighbors.
• Our email is: fairways.veterans. group@gmail.com
• Our mailing address is PO Box 423, Christmas, Florida 32709
• Commander, Edwin Ramirez: 407-913-3681