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KINGS RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Flory Barahona, Association Manager LCAM fbarahona@lelandmanagement.com Janet Kendrick, Assistant Manager LCAM jkendrick@lelandmanagement.com Joy Irwin, Events Coordinator jirwin@lelandmanagement.com RESIDENT SERVICE ASSOCIATES Donnette Garvin, bdgarvin@lelandmanagement.com Kitana Calix, kcalix@lelandmanagement.com Jeremiah Crandon, jcrandon@lelandmanagement.com Tiffany Cole-Hudson, tcolehudson@lelandmanagement.com Breanna Russell, brussell@lelandmanagement.com MAINTENANCE Donald Neumuller, Maintenance Supervisor Dwight Fulse, Jose Murillo, John Richardson, Tony Trujillo WORK ORDERS krworkorders@lelandmanagement.com WEBSITE REQUESTS krwebsites@lelandmanagement.com IMPORTANT NUMBERS Royal Club/Community Association.............................. (352) 242-9653 Royal Fax ......................................................................... (352) 242-2917 Gate House (Automated voice mail) ............................... (352) 242-5008 Kings Ridge Golf Club ...................................................... (352) 242-4653 CLUBHOUSE HOURS Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m. OFFICE HOURS Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. Closed Wednesday 2-3 p.m. NORTH SPA HOURS Pool & Gym: Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., every day POLICE/FIRE Police Non-emergency Number ..................................... (352) 343-2101 (only available until 5 p.m.) Fire Non-emergency Number ........................................ (352) 394-7662 press #2, 2200 Hartwood Marsh Rd.

IRRIGATION EMERGENCIES AFTER HOURS ONLY Main Line Breaks: DVI Water Management ................................................. (407) 947-6448 WATERING SCHEDULE Monday/Thursday: Wellington/KR Common-Central/Clubhouse/ Cambridge/Devonshire/Pro Shop/Stratford Tuesday/Friday: Guard House/Hamptons/Sutherland/Highgate/ Huntington/KR-Common South/Remington Wednesday/Saturday: Brighton/Lancaster/Whitehall/Sussex/Aberdeen/Manchester/Royal Spa The advertisements & articles in the Royal Times are for information or entertainment only. They do not represent an endorsement or recommendation by the Royal Times or Kings Ridge Community Association. Attending events or using services are strictly the decision of the reader and you are fully responsible for the results of that decision. The Royal Times and Kings Ridge Community Association have no liability for anyone using or attending referred to ads, articles and events.

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MANAGER’S REPORT, SEPTEMBER 2026 UPCOMING ACTIVITIES • Halloween Dance, Saturday, Oct. 24. Tickets on sale now, $12 per person plus tax. Music by Draw 4. BYOB. Snacks, desserts, coffee provided. • Veterans Day Concert, Wednesday, Nov. 11. $10 donation per person, benefits DAV Chapter #87. To follow Vets Day Honors in the ballroom. • Resident Pick, Johnny Petillo, Saturday, Nov. 14. Singer, impressionist, and comedian. Tickets $15 per person plus tax. • Light Up Kings Ridge, Saturday, Dec. 5. $10 per person donation goes to Neighborhood Center of South Lake. Coffee & cookies provided. • Holiday Dance, Saturday, Dec. 12. Tickets on sale Friday, Oct. 9 for $12 per person plus tax. Music by Rocky & Michelle. BYOB. Light snacks, desserts & coffee provided. • Holiday MINGO, Saturday, Dec. 19. Tickets on sale Friday, Oct. 23 for $7 per person plus tax. Hosted by DJ Luke. Desserts and coffee provided. • New Year Eve Party Thursday, Dec. 31. Tickets on sale now, $35 per person plus tax. By popular request, new event hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Music by Tim Hargis. Light hors d’oeuvres, chips/snacks, dessert, coffee. ONGOING ACTIVITIES • Blood Pressure and Balance Checks, First Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m. • Food Truck Thursdays. Two trucks each week (weather permitting), beginning at 4 p.m. Menu items and prices may change. • Happy Healthy Birthday/Anniversary, third Thursday, 11 a.m. to noon, in the Clubhouse. • Canvas Creations Paint Class, third Monday of the month, limited to 20. • Social Hours, second and fourth Fridays. Changes will be posted in the Clubhouse and an email sent. Light snacks are served. BYOB. • NFL Sundays, 1 p.m., East Wing, up to five games. aired. CLUBHOUSE, 1900 KINGS RIDGE BLVD, 352-242-9653 • Management staff is available Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The office is closed Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. for staff meetings and training. • Clubhouse open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Events must end by 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. • The Clubhouse Ballroom, Fitness Center, office, back offices, restroom, and lobby floor and Ballroom carpet were cleaned. Staff assisted the vendor with furniture movement. • The vendor assessed the humidity of the Clubhouse and North Spa. HVAC units are operating normally. The vendor replaced HVAC filters. • Vendor replaced the ADA button battery at the Clubhouse main entrance. • The vendor replaced a pole light junction box behind the Clubhouse. • The vendor replaced an electrical outlet at the Clubhouse Fitness Center. • Vendor replaced digital panels for two treadmills at the Clubhouse Fitness Center. • Leland Management is searching to fill one maintenance position. • The vendor removed the diseased oak trees from the East Wing and North Spa. Crape Myrtles were installed at both locations. • The vendor repaired the ADA chairlift at the Clubhouse pool. • Staff replaced the “Walking of Dogs is Prohibited” sign in the Clubhouse common areas. • Replaced two pool umbrellas, addressed multiple repairs and painted the electrical posts behind the sports shed. • Fitness class tickets must be purchased before class. Tickets are $3 plus tax ($3.21). Cash or checks are accepted. Instructors cannot accept cash. • To access the kitchen use your Kings Ridge ID on the automatic door entry device on the left side of the wall. The system unlocks when the Clubhouse is open. If you need ice from the kitchen, note the Clubhouse and Office hours, specifically on Sundays and holidays. • Do not walk pets in or around the Clubhouse, pool, sports courts, or North Spa. NORTH SPA, 2150 CAXTON AVENUE • On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Lap and Resort pools will close at 7 p.m. in preparation of the pool deck pressure washing. The staff will place the furniture in the cabanas, lock and secure the facility. • The vendor will begin Oct. 2 to pressure wash, sand and seal the Lap and Resort pool deck pavers. The pools will be closed for 5-7 days. • The vendor replaced the LED light fixture in the Lap pool. • The HVAC vendor installed 50 feet of new 7/8 & armaflex insulation on the suction line, secure and sealed it at the Fitness Center. • Staff replaced safety pool hook at the Lap pool, installed new pool gate signs and pressure washed the main walkway at the North Spa. 6

• The vendor installed new plants inside the Lap and Resort pool areas. • The North Spa facility and amenities, including Lap & Resort Pool, Gym, Hot Tub, Cold Plunge, Sauna & Steam rooms close at 9 p.m.

• The access ID system is unlocked from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The metal key

does not work at this location. Plan to be out of the building at closing time. Access to re-enter after hours will not be available. The Clermont Police will be contacted if there is trespassing. CLUBHOUSE, NORTH SPA & POOL AREAS • The vendor patched a surface crack at the bottom of the pool and replaced a waste line valve at the Clubhouse pool. • Clubhouse amenities are open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The access ID system unlocks at 6 a.m. and locks at 10 p.m. • To access the pool gates, use your Kings Ridge ID Badge on the automatic door entry devices. • No food or beverages are allowed in the Pool, Spa or Spa Pool deck. Commercially bottled water in plastic bottles is allowed. • Fitness Center at the Clubhouse is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. To access the gym on Sunday, enter through the pool gates. • Proper attire is required while using the amenities. Do not operate gym equipment with wet clothes or inappropriate shoes. • Use your metal key to enter the Clubhouse pool restrooms when the Clubhouse is closed. The metal key also works at the Tennis and Pickleball courts and sports shed. Additional metal keys may be purchased for $5 each. • Do not park golf carts on the grass around the Clubhouse, pools, sports courts and North Spa areas. Use the concrete areas provided for golf carts. • Failure to use the appropriate areas may cause the residents to be suspended from Clubhouse use for 30 days or more. • Smoking and vaping are not allowed in the fenced areas around the pools. • Do not bring glass, including crockpots, to the pool’s gated area. Shattered glass is difficult to see, and the pool will be closed until it is safe to use. • Enjoy food and beverage only on the tables around the pool. • Violators of these rules may be subject to a $500 fine plus a 30-day suspension of access to amenities for the household (CERB/CEC Charter, Schedule of Fines, A. Health and Safety Violations). CRIME • Contact the police on their non-emergency number, (352) 394-5588, if you see anything suspicious or think a welfare check is needed for a neighbor. Do not contact the Clubhouse or Gatehouse; the police need to speak directly with you. • Crime information is available on the Clermont Police Department’s website (clermontfl.gov) and their Facebook page (ClermontPD). GATEHOUSE LOCATED OFF HIGHWAY 27 • There have been numerous deliveries left at the back gates. Please direct deliveries and visitors to use the main entrance. Most mapping software will lead visitors to a barrier gate where they will not be able to enter. The Association is not responsible for damaged or lost deliveries. • Only one vehicle is allowed at a time through the gate. One access device will register at a time through the system. • The gate barrier arm closes promptly after each vehicle. • The Association is not responsible for damage to vehicles. • Drive slowly as you enter and exit the community and do not tailgate. The barrier arm opens first, then the iron gate. Residents are responsible for damage they or their guests cause running through the gate arms. Costs to repair the LED barrier arms, iron gates, signs, landscaping lights and other areas range from $300 to $1,200, plus tax, labor, parts, shipping & handling. • Register your guests 24 hours in advance. • Vendors and guests without a valid driver’s license will NOT be able to enter the community. There are no exceptions. • Residents are responsible for access cards and transponders assigned to them on the resident profile sheet in the Association office. Vendors and guests must use the main gate. Misuse of access cards and transponders will be referred to the Covenant Enforcement Review Board/Covenant Enforcement Committee, which may terminate all household cards and transponders following CERB/CEC Charter guidelines. • Open houses, including brokers’ open houses, are not allowed. • Realtors, estate sale or vendors, do not ask the gate attendants to distribute flyers or business cards to people requesting information about Kings Ridge. ID CHECKS BY STAFF • The staff makes random ID checks throughout the day to ensure www.kings-ridge.net

Clubhouse facilities are used only by members and their guests, and not the public or pro shop/golf course visitors. Have your ID or pass readily available. Staff members cannot open gym bags, purses, etc. If you are working out in the gym, swimming in the pool, etc., your ID should be displayed by attaching it to the outside of bags, etc., if it cannot be worn. IRRIGATION • Vendor is adding and replacing gate valves throughout the Association. • Report stuck valves and irrigation leaks to the Clubhouse. • Submit work orders for your property at www.kings-ridge.net. • Contact the Clubhouse office before having your house or driveway painted to pause and re-start irrigation. • We cannot take requests from residents to have irrigation supplied at a designated time. • Irrigation may be canceled due to maintenance or weather. Make-up will be scheduled. Do not drink reclaimed water. SIDEWALKS & GOLF CART PATHS • Do not walk on golf course paths and do not drive carts on sidewalks. GENERAL • The vendor replaced the aerator compressor at the South pond. • The vendor continues to treat for removal the bullrush at the South pond. • Staff repaired and cleaned street signs throughout the main roads and replaced the battery of one golf cart. • Golf carts and your responsibility to obey the Rules of the Road: Posted speed limits and traffic signs must be observed. • Anyone driving a golf cart must do so responsibly. If 18 or older, possess a form of government-issued photo ID. If under 18, possess a valid learner’s driver license or driver license. Anyone found violating these rules may be subject to a $50 fine based on the CERB/CEC Charter, Schedule of Fines. • Do not allow pets to walk in the mulched communal area, trample on the plants or do their business in these areas. We spray chemicals for weed and pest control without signage. Violators will be referred to the Covenant Enforcement Review Board and Covenant Enforcement Committee for possible fines. • The person walking the pet, or its owner, must clean up after the pet and is responsible for the pet’s activities. • The homeowner is responsible for trimming branches hanging over the property fence, shrubs and golf cart paths. • If you see something you feel needs to be addressed in the community, contact the Clubhouse office. Depending upon the issue, it will be addressed right away, placed on the maintenance schedule, or assigned to a vendor. No resident should direct an employee or vendor to do work in the community unless it presents an immediate safety hazard. • Should any resident disagree with the Rules and Regulations set by the Board of Directors, the issue should be brought to the attention of the CAM to be addressed or brought to the attention of the Board for a possible change. • Contact SECO Energy at (352) 793-3801, or SECOEnergy.com to report electrical outages (including light posts) 24/7. WEBSITE • www.Kings-Ridge.net contains Kings Ridge Community Association, Inc. governing documents, the 2025 Budget and monthly financials and the Kings Ridge Disaster Readiness Plan, including a disaster preparation checklist. Additional information is available on the Lake County site at www.lakecountyfl.gov emergency-management/preparedness

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KINGS RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD SUMMARY At its Sept. 23 meeting, the Board: • Voted to deactivate gate entry and Clubhouse access for an account that has been in arrears for the past 90 days. • Reviewed ACC guideline revisions according to the KRCA Association Architectural Guidelines, Standards and Criteria (“Community Standards”), Article XV Architectural Control Committee. The ACC guidelines will be voted on at the Oct. 28, Board meeting. o 2.18 Window Replacement • Reviewed the City of Clermont Conditional Use Permit has relates to neighborhood pedestrian path striping requirement. • Tabled until October the ACC appeal for the denied neighborhood application. • Approved invoices from DVI Water Management LLC for replacement of irrigation gate valves for $4875 to be paid from Association Reserves. The replacement of irrigation gate valves is listed on the Association reserves. •Approved clarifying language for the Rules and Regulations for the KRCA as relates to visitor passes and companion guest passes. Clubhouse members are required to be with their companion guest and/or visitor passholder during visits to the Clubhouse facilities. The updated Rules and Regulations will be posted on the website. • Approved the preliminary 2027 budget to be submitted to Bank of America as required by the Clubhouse loan agreement. Proposed monthly dues for the Clubhouse will be $133 and the Association will be $105. The budget will be voted on at the Oct. 28 Board meeting. • Approved Rich DeGuilio and Jeff Rogers as members to the ad hoc Roads Committee. The Community Garage Sale is Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All gates will be open during the garage sale. All neighborhoods are participating. The next Board Meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m.

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IRISH AMERICAN CLUB By Ginger Pelegrimas At the September meeting, we enjoyed the Irish Tea with Irish soda bread, tea breads & muffins. Our next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 1 and we’ll celebrate everyone’s birthday with cake, a musical game and prizes. Tickets for members for the Dec. 10 Christmas luncheon will be on sale after the October and November meetings. Our Nov. 5 meeting will be a pot luck luncheon and we’ll honor veterans. For information on the club, contact Debbie Phillips at 352-227-4642 or sdcphillips64@gmail.com. We welcome new members whether of Irish heritage or not.

IRISH BLESSING Wishing you a rainbow for sunlight after showers. Miles and miles of Irish smiles for golden happy hours. Shamrocks at your doorway for luck and laughter too, And a host of friends that never ends each day your whole life through! Slan agus beannacht leat! (Goodbye & Blessings)

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1 to 2 p.m. in the Aberdeen Room at the Clubhouse. Join us to learn more about one of today’s most talked-about technologies: AI

You don’t need to be a computer expert to use AI. We’ll explore practical, everyday ways tools such as ChatGPT can help with things like planning trips, answering questions, writing emails, researching purchases, cooking, hobbies, troubleshooting technology, and more. Whether you’re already experimenting with AI or wondering what all the fuss is about, come join us for an informal and easy-tounderstand introduction. Bring your questions, curiosity, and ideas for future Computer Club meetings!

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Since moving to Clermont in 2004, I have come to know the city through its neighborhoods, local businesses, community gatherings, and conversations with residents. I am running for reelection to continue serving the people of Clermont. At my Bagels with Bill gathering each month, I hear neighbors’ concerns and bring them back to City Hall. I have a BS in Pharmacy from the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy. I’ve owned and operated a retail pharmacy and surgical supply business, founded a licensed nursing agency, owned a pharmacy that supplied medications and IV therapy to assisted living facilities and group homes and currently work at a local CVS pharmacy. Healthcare taught me to listen closely, ask practical questions, and remember every policy decision affects real people. I’ve worked to keep Clermont affordable, safe, and prepared for growth. I made the motion to lower the city’s millage rate in 2025 and supported another reduction in 2026. I cast the deciding vote against extending council terms from two years to four, believing frequent elections keep officials accountable. I’ve supported fire protection in growing areas, the Fire Department’s five-year strategic plan, and measures to strengthen police officers’ retirement benefits. I believe residents should have a voice in decisions that affect traffic, public safety, and the character of their communities. I want Clermont to build its own emergency medical response capacity so help can arrive faster. I will continue to watch spending carefully, protect essential services, and insist that growth is matched by adequate infrastructure. I believe public office is a responsibility to listen, show up, and follow through. I ask for the opportunity to continue that work on the Clermont City Council. Service has been the foundation of my life. For more than 28 years, I proudly served our nation as a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, an experience that taught me the importance of integrity, accountability, leadership, and putting people first—values that continue to guide me today. My wife, Christina, and I are raising our two children, Rilee and Chase. As a husband and father, I want Clermont to remain a safe, vibrant community where families can build a great future. The future I want for my children is the future I want for every Clermont family. On the Clermont City Council. I’ve worked to find practical solutions, listen to residents, and make responsible decisions focused on the best interests of our community. I am proud to be involved with the VFW, American Legion, and Kiwanis, and I have served as Clermont's liaison to the Lake County Metropolitan Planning Organization, working with municipal leaders through the Florida League of Cities. Clermont is growing, and we need experienced, responsible leadership to meet the challenges ahead. We must protect our quality of life, invest wisely in infrastructure, safeguard our natural resources, and remain good stewards of taxpayer dollars—all while keeping government open, transparent, and accountable. Public service is about listening, solving problems, and working together. I would be honored to earn your trust and your support as we work together to build an even stronger future for Clermont.

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VETERANS CLUB By Richard Cenatiempo Our next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Aberdeen Room. A representative from the Clermont Fire Department will talk about home safety. All residents are welcome. We also meet at IHop at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month in the back room. We attended the Art Center’s September 11 ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. On Nov. 11, the Art Center will host a Veterans Day ceremony, and we will have a ceremony at our Clubhouse at 5 p.m., before the Veterans Day show at 6:30. Disabled American Veterans Clermont Chapter 87 has new officers to provide veteran assistance: Commander: Mark Koloc Senior Vice Commander: Richard Cenatiempo Junior Vice commander: Dave Hart Treasurer/Adjutant: John Alfano If you want to join the Veterans Club, call me at 352-9782601. 2027 ANNUAL PICKLEBALL PARTY

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PICKLEBALL Our 2027 Annual Pickleball Social “Set Sail and Play” is Saturday, Jan. 30. Dinner is from Olive Garden and live dance music is by Dennie and The Jets. And no party is complete without door prizes donated by our community! Dressing in black, white and gold is encouraged but not required. Tickets go on sale for members Tuesday, Dec. 1 and for other residents on Monday, Dec. 14 at the Clubhouse from 8 to 11 a.m. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members and guests. Please have names of the guests for your table. Only 185 tickets are available, so don’t get left behind! Contact Deborah Sauvage at deb.sauvage@gmail.com for information and/or to purchase tickets. Join us for a fun night of great fun, food & laughter!! Our New Drill sessions are at 6 p.m. Mondays, designed to help improve skills such as serves, dinks, lobs, and third shot drops. It’s free and no reservation required. Contact krpickleball@gmail.com or Ken Weas, 407-5958002 for more information.

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October is Fire Prevention Month & the KRCA Emergency Preparedness Committee would like to remind you to consider changing the batteries in your smoke detectors! Clermont off-duty firefighters change hard-wired smoke detector backup batteries for Kings Ridge residents for free. Call the city to schedule this service.  The homeowner must provide the appropriate battery.  The smoke detector cannot be more than 10 years old (check date on back of detector).  If your smoke detector expires, buy a new matching hard-wired unit (ideally with a 10-year battery

backup). If the wiring matches, fire crews can install it for you.  Fire personnel are not able to modify wiring in a home when replacing a new smoke detector so the new smoke detector must be capable of quickly connecting to the current wiring.  Fire personnel cannot replace a hard-wired smoke detector with a battery-only smoke detector.  While not required, consider talking to neighbors and scheduling several homes at one time  Residents can self-schedule on the City of Clermont website https://www.clermontfl.gov/ then search "Smoke Alarm Battery Replacements", click the article, then click "Sign up"  Residents can also contact Hayley Wheeler at hwheeler@clermontfl.org or 352-241-2162 to get scheduled. Appointments are scheduled the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Remember to dial 911 for an Emergency and DO NOT call the clubhouse. The clubhouse is NOT an evacuation shelter. Co-chairs Emergency Preparedness Committee Gayle Morissette & Jeff Randazzo

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Without snowbirds, our smaller group has been working on unfinished projects and personal interests.

Our thoughts are turning to warm sweaters, hats and afghans! We have a nice selection of crocheted or knitted items in the lobby cabinets. We also take custom orders. We’ll also have unique items that would be great gifts.

Faith Willey made over 100 small bags and purses, Barbara Roche made a quilt of embroidered dinosaur patches, Nora Spurgin made four quilts for Build-a-Bed, Jan Hiatt made memory pillows from men’s shirts, Ginny Scherch made valor quilts for hospice, and others worked on quilts and other projects. It was a summer of relaxing, fun, and camaraderie.

A Visit from Police Officers Clermont Police officers Jackson and Diaz visited to accept 33 handmade bears for police to give to children in distress.

Last month we donated 13 laprobes, 12 healing shawls, 61 baby hats, 11 adult hats, five bibs, one sleep mat and 10 stuffed animals. Betty Clancy completed a custom order for three sets of baby hats & booties and Eileen Dankler completed two bibs for a future donation. On Nov. 3, we will be participating with the Quilters in the Election Day sale in the Clubhouse. We meet every Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Waterford Room. No dues, no out of pocket costs and we provide supplies and instructions to beginners. For information, contact Frances Kosior at 352-242-5190 or Ginger Pelegrimas at 407-493-2228 or ahs59@aol.com.

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Benjamin: Watercolor painting is a retirement blessing which I give all thanks to my wife Julie’s encouragement.

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While enjoying retirement life at Kings Ridge, we were amazed by the paintings displayed in the Clubhouse, so Julie suggested we both join the Artists. I was hesitant due to lack of confidence, but Julie claimed I have great potential and praised me for whatever I painted at home, and sent them to family and close friends, who boosted my confidence to join. Growing up in the mountains in northern Taiwan, I enjoyed painting hometown countryside scenes: cows, rice fields, mountains, lakes, trees and houses with crayons, colored pencils and whatever medium was at hand. After becoming an engineer, I stepped away from drawing and painting.

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I enjoy painting nature and animals and often incorporate my hometown scenery. We love to go on Wednesdays to paint and join the warm, friendly and talented artists. We encourage and enjoy each other. Julie: I’ve always enjoyed art museums, galleries and exhibitions, but never tried to paint until shortly after college. I saw two lovely soft pastel paintings by my neighbor’s teenager. I liked them and praised her daughter so much that she invited me to join her at an art class. I took soft pastel painting classes for almost a year, painting puppies, cats, girls at the beach, a race horse, cottage in a garden, etc. My teacher said I was the most productive artist in class, and my dad loved my projects and hung them in the living room and his office. After a year of classes, I stepped away from art to concentrate on marriage, a busy job and being a busy mom. For my dad’s 100th birthday in 2023, I wanted to send him a special gift. I watched Chinese painting tutorials on YouTube and painted 10 watercolors with Chinese motifs: bamboo, waterlilies, orchids, ducks, geese, pine trees, rabbits, etc., and took them to him in Taiwan. He had us put all of them in the living room, just like a few decades ago.

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Richard Vinal Jr. Jan. 29, 1940-Aug. 2, 2026

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Richard “Dick” Vinal died peacefully at home on Aug. 2. He was a devoted husband to his wife Nancy. They met while square dancing and were married in 2002. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Dick dedicated 34 years of his career to Delta Air Lines before retiring in 1998. He later worked for several years with the Orlando Airlines Liaison Office. Dick was the father of Robert, Leanne, Lynn, Lee and Richard, the grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of three. His grandchildren affectionately called him Dee Pa, a name that reflected their close and loving bond. Dick loved his cats, his plants, and restoring classic cars. He loved family vacations to the mountains, where he treasured spending time with the people he loved most. He could make friends wherever he went. His kindness, humor and positive outlook brought joy to those around him and he made people feel comfortable and welcome. Dick created a lifetime of love, laughter, friendship and cherished memories.His joyful spirit and the love he shared with his family will live on in their hearts forever.

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Ladies Golf Association We invite lady golfers to join us in a different fun game each Wednesday morning. Annual dues are $35 and you pay $3 each play day. You don't need to be a member of the Kings Ridge Golf Course; just maintain a GHIN handicap and pay the course fees when you play. Contact Sharon Adams, president 407-702-4920.

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1st: Kaye Sessions, Judy Jorgensen & Mary Smoot 2nd: Nancy Schriner, Donna Mudge, & Dee Hough 3rd: Edie Sims, Mary Jones, & Linda Lawson Closest to the pin #2: Gloria Dettle Closest to the pin #17: Kaye Sessions Longest Drive 9 Holer #10: Elaine Petrany Longest Drive 18 Holer #11: Edie Sims August 26, Shamble

1st, 18 Hole Flight: Edie Sims, Janice Pillows, Kathy Caizza & Victoria Walters 1st, 9 Hole Flight: Peggy Brisbin, Linda Lawson & Linda Danzak September 2, 18 Holers Net Par 4s

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18 Hole Flight 1st: Janice Pillows **TB 2nd: Donna Mudge **TB 9 Holers, Straight Scramble 1st: Peggy Brisbin, Mary Jones & Judy Siegfried Closest to the pin #17: Nancy Schriner

Men's Golf Association Membership is open to men living in Kings Ridge in good standing with the Clubhouse. We play every Tuesday at 8 a.m. with sign-in between 7 and 7:45. New members are welcome, and games are designed for friendly and fair competition using current Kings Ridge GHIN handicaps. Greens and cart fees are assessed by the Course unless you are a member. The $50 annual membership fee includes regular social events and an annual banquet. For information, contact Jim McCaskill at 321-230-0910. August 18, 3 Man Blind Draw 1st: Dettle, D Davis, Sherman 2nd: McElrath, Sessions, Horton 3rd: Pinkham, Tomanelli, G Johnson 4th: E Johnson, Varnado, R Adams 5th: Rowland, Peabody, Theriot 6th: Brisbin, Peterson, Peters August 25, Individual Low Net by Flight Flight 1: 1st Bonner, 2nd Beard, 3rd Varnado, 4th Dettle, 5th Malsberger Flight 2: 1st Pinkham, 2nd McCaskill, 3rd Brisban, 4th Burton, 5th May Flight 3: 1st Grozio, 2nd Brown, 3rd Jones, 4th Till Flight 4: 1st Horton, 2nd J Adams, 3rd Carlson, 4th G Johnson September 1, Shamble 2 out of 4 Low Net by Division White Tees: 1st Lawson, Varnado, Finnegan, Kowalski 2nd Rowland, E Johnson, Peterson, Glassman Gold Tees: 1st Tentler, Burton, Sherman, Horton 2nd Fazio, Jones, Davis, Tong Ruby Tees: 1st Cole, Franz, Tomanelli, Carlson September 8, Summer Sizzler 6.6.6 1st Fason, Brisbin, Brown, Larson 2nd Whaley, May, Franz, Tong 3rd Bonner, Till, Mershon, Deleo 4th Sforzo, Jones, Glassman, Sherman 5th Rowland, Pinkham, Davis, Trexler

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AROUND THE GREENS Couples Golf Association We meet Mondays at 7:30 a.m. with an 8 a.m. shotgun, with a different foursome and different scramble each week. The annual membership fee is $25 per person and includes an annual banquet and PARTEEs during the year. We play on the Kings Course. Want to join us? Call John or Kaye Sessions (407) 492-1914 or (941) 916-0921. August 17, Scramble – Ladies Putt Even Holes Men Putt Odd

1st: Dan & Peggy Brisbin and Mike & Vicky Jones 2nd: Chris & Kay Weiss and Don & Mary Jones August 24, Flighted Scramble

Flight 1: 1st, Dave & Gloria Dettle and Bill Bonner & Sharon Adams Flight 2: 1st, John & Kaye Sessions and Ron Phillips & Gloria Milliner August 31, Scramble, Minimum 2 Drives Per Person

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1st: Dan & Peggy Brisbin and Ron Phillips & Gloria Milliner 2nd: Skip & Jane Mershon and Roy & Sue Cole 3rd: Don & Mary Jones and Bucky & Dee Hough 4th: John & Linda Lawson and Al & Rosalie DeLeo **TB

HACKeR SCRAMBLE SCRAMBLE HACKeR September 12

OVERALL 1ST PLACE TEAM 13 SCORE -3

FRONT 1ST PLACE TEAM 16.2 SCORE -3

BACK 1ST PLACE TEAM 16.1 SCORE -1

Wally Walraed Mickey Beyl Hugh Spurgin Karl Warren

Peggy Morrison Buckey Brems Gloria Dettle Vivian Sroka

Dick Catoir Ann Jones John Denny Todd Denny

OVERALL 2ND PLACE TEAM 14.1 SCORE –2

FRONT 2ND PLACE TEAM 12 SCORE -1*

BACK 2ND PLACE TEAM 14.2 SCORE E

Nikki Baird Dann Davis Deb Jewell Charlie Tarkinson

Bill Delia Dale Reynolds Dee Scarangella Sandy Darsch

Patti Schmit Tony Schmit Patti Batyske Lenn Batyske

*Tie breakers CLOSEST TO THE PIN Men: #4 Wally Walraed; #11 Julian Berry #16 Tony Schmit Women: #5 Carol McDowell #8 Gloria Dettle; #15 Linda Nicholson

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TRAVEL CLUB Our first two-day trip last month was to Wild Florida. Our tour guide gave us an incredible tour of the safari while never leaving the comfort of our bus. There are over 200 animals roaming around Wildlife Park. After our safari ride, we went for an airboat ride and then to lunch. We had free time to explore before heading home.

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Our Destination Unknown trip was to Westgate River Ranch and Rodeo, an authentic Florida dude ranch in Winter Haven. We had a wonderful buffet dinner, then free time before the rodeo. Most of us had never seen a live rodeo and did not know what to expect. The atmosphere was fantastic, the entertainment was great and I think everyone enjoyed the evening. This would be a great place to take your grandchildren. Trips coming up: January 26, Apollo Beach February 16, Kennedy Space Center May 10-14, Key West Sunset We still have availability on the Ringling Museum trip Oct. 21 and Tampa Bay History Center on Nov. 10. There are also cruise flyers on the bulletin board. Our guest speaker at our September meeting was Alex from Celebrity. Our next meeting is Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. in the Aberdeen/Banyon rooms.

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CAR CLUB By Richard Cenatiempo We are back from summer break and going to car shows again. On the first Saturday of each month, from 3 to 6 p.m., we are at Bee’s RV Park on 27, right before the southbound entrance. On the third Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. we are at Steak and Shake on SR50 off Hancock. Last month we had a car show at Alto Senior Community on Hook Street and had a great time visiting with the residents there. Some months we have a show every week. Join us at any of our shows to see cars you might have owned when you were younger. On Oct. 3 we will be at Past and Present Motor Cars at 320 Story Road in Ocoee from 10 a.m. untill 3 p.m. There are usually about 150 cars at this show. To join our club, call me at 352-978-2601. You do not need to own a classic car to join.

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October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer awareness promotes early detection, education, and research. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women; on average, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes. Less than 1% of cases occur in men, but they are more likely to be advanced and survival rates are lower. About 87% of women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a first degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with breast cancer. Typically, there are no symptoms when the tumor is small and easily treated, which makes screening important for early detection and treatment. Typically, a lump or mass is felt or detected on mammogram. Risk factors: • Age until the seventh decade, when the incidence falls. • Race. The incidence is higher in white people but death rates are higher in Black people Modifiable risk factors: • Excess body weight • Physical inactivity • Alcohol consumption • Type 2 diabetes • Poor diet, especially high in fat (including red meat)

Gobble Gobble It’s October. Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. Many stores have their holiday decorations out. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For many of us, but not all. Those struggling to put food on the table go twice monthly to local food pantry the Neighborhood Center. The stress of trying to have a special holiday meal for their family is overwhelming. For the homeless who frequent Hope 2 Restoration, a holiday meal is out of the question, unless there is a soup kitchen in the area. Although we have fundraisers for these charities, the need is growing and growing. Last year, only a few families received turkeys. Donations are down as the need goes up. Sales of tickets for Light Up Kings Ridge go to the food pantry. Please support this event Items needed included stuffing, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and vegetables (green beans, corn, mixed). Hope2Restoration needs portable food, blankets, towels, and clothing. Please, only put food in the Clubhouse bin. Call me for pick up at 352-250-4158 or leave at my front door 3518 Chessington St. Thank you all and God Bless.

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Thursday, October 8, 11:30 a.m. RSVP: Suzanne Singer 719-287-0059 (call or text) OR Suzsinger67@me.com

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Tuesday, October 13, noon RSVP: Tia 858-205-7131 or sandi.jerome@gmail.com

BRIGHTON SPICY LADIES ADIES OF ABERDEEN

Wednesday, October 21, noon RSVP by Monday, Oct. 19: Maureen Potter, 203-313-2457 (text or call)

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Wednesday, October 21, noon RSVP: call or text Amalia Piffero (352) 709-3499 or Candy Priola (352) 255-3146 by October 18

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Wednesday, October 21, noon RSVP: Mary Fujihara, 352-988-2597 Safeena Samaroo, 407-761-6923 (call or text) Debbie Milwee, 407-436-5649 (call or text)

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Thursday, October 22, noon RSVP by Friday, October 16: Teresa Brown, 913-593-5559 (call or text)

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Thursday, October 22, noon RSVP by October 19: Nancy O'Connor 631-786-1110 or rayandnancy@gmx.com

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Thursday, November 5, 11:30 a.m. RSVP:DevonshireSocialNews@gmail.com or 860-343-3390 (text is best)

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CHAIR: Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. in the Piccadilly Room. Exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion and activities for daily living. Chairs available for support. Bring weights/bands/balls/water/towel. AQUA: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 a.m. in the shallow end of the Clubhouse Pool, weather permitting. This invigorating class will teach you to increase your range of motion and balance through changes in resistance, intensity, and speed. Noodles provided. Please bring water/towel. Sunscreen and hats also recommended. FITNESS LINE DANCE, CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO LACK OF INSTRUCTOR. CHAIR PILATES: Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Piccadilly Room. A body conditioning class which focuses on core strength and muscle toning, while also working to improve flexibility. CHAIR YOGA: Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Broadway Room. Gentle yoga using a chair. FLOOR YOGA. Thursday, 10:15 a.m. (immediately after Chair Yoga). An introduction to principles of breath awareness with instruction on proper alignment of various yoga poses. A great stretch for the entire body. Bare feet or yoga socks required. Please bring yoga mat/water/towel. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CERAMICS: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Waterford Hobby Room. Tillie Granucci 352-243-0889 WORKING WITH CLAY: Mondays, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 10 a.m. to noon, Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., Waterford Hobby Room $2 per session includes supplies and instructions. Contact Shelley Cook 508-561-8578 or Tracie Johnson 404-386-9999.

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