August 2024

Breeze

August 2024

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President: John Baas...................... Term Expires 2026 586-876-1173.......................... johnbbaas@gmail.com Vice President: Kathy Kwaak........ Term Expires 2025 817-291-4746......................... kksabal506@gmail.com

Please submit your articles to sabalspringsbreeze@ gmail.com The deadline is the 11th of the month.

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Mary Ann Baillargeon Bill Hare Cathy Ward Donna Milbee

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WHAT A BLAST!

BLOCK CAPTAIN CORRECTIONS & CHANGES

By Loretta Gehman

By Donna Milbee

Thursday, July 4th, 2024 proved to be just that…a blast! Even though extreme heat and humidity forced the cancellation of the 5th Annual Sabal Springs 4th of July Golf Cart Parade, the participation in the community picnic was hot and heavy. A total of one hundred and sixtyeight dinners were served at The Lake House at Sabal Springs by Tom Watson and his staff. The atmosphere was electric as everyone in attendance enjoyed traditional picnic fare consisting of burgers, brats and weiners with tasty potato salad and baked beans alongside. Assorted desserts were provided by the Entertainment Committee.

It was great to witness community members enjoying one another’s company as they waited to hopefully hear their number pulled to win in the fifty/fifty drawings. There were two pots, one with five winners and one with a single winner. A total of $253.00 was awarded to the winners with the balance retained for expenses incurred by the Parade Committee, co-sponsors of the event. A big thank you to all of the residents who joined us for a cool inside event. And a big thank you to the ladies who along with Tom Watson, GM of The Lake House, organized the celebration. Thank you, Emily Ravin, Marcy Clark, Mary Maher, Helen Parlett, and Patsy Clark for making this event fun and easy to pull off. Also, thank you to the staff at The Lake House and special thanks to the unsung heroes/husbands/board members who helped with setup and clean up, Tom and Sherry Triptow, Jeff Duncan, Dave Gehman and Scott Clark.

Mary Maher and Helen Parlett

The Emergency Preparedness Committee is appreciative of all the residents who have volunteered to assist their neighbors in the event of a disaster. Here are a few more who have stepped up to help carry the load.

Please make a note of the individual designated for your Block. The updated list is displayed on the bulletin board on the porch outside the HOA office and phone numbers are in the directory.

Pineapple Palm – Sharon Hunt Clubview Co-Captains – Tish Stencel, Gayle Malvezzi, Nancy Dudak Sabal Springs Blvd. 3633-3695 - Lauri Manski Gloxinia 3500-3691 – Gene Campbell Gloxinia 37100-3801 & Antherium – Archie Cox (not in directory 239-671-0008) Date Palm Co-Captains – Terri Morotta, Daryl Morr (erroneously left off previous list)

Scott Clark and Dave Gehman

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CALENDAR GIRLS

DID U KNOW? 1. Did you know that you must change your address on your Profile on the Portal when you are away?

Turning in the form at the gate does not update your information to receive mailings from the HOA. 2. After accessing the HOA Portal, you must Log-out or your information may be “stolen” because the site does NOT automatically shut down.

3. The upkeep of your house is a year-round responsibility. No documentation could be found that suspends any “upkeep” issues during the rainy season.

When keeping the outside of your residence neat, tidy, and clean please be aware of how the chemicals you choose may affect your landscaping, your neighbors’ health, and the environment overall. When cleaning your roof, driveway, or exterior of your homes, try and seek low odor eco friendly options as there are many of us that have respiratory/allergy issues. If you are unsure of what to use, ask a professional contractor if they have alternative solutions to the more caustic or high odor chemicals.

4. During Hurricane Season keeping in touch with your Block Captain could be a life saver. The list is maintained on the EPC bulletin board on the porch outside the HOA office.

By Terri Marotta As most of you know I am on this volunteer dance team “The Calendar Girls” & our charity is Guide Dogs for Disabled Veterans. If you would like us to perform anywhere or anytime, then please call me at (239) 7855220 for a FREE Performance! Thank you, Terri Marotta

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

By Donna Milbee

Continuing in our mission; “To strive to Provide a safe, efficient and effective method to get important, current information to all residents of Sabal Springs” we are offering monthly training to assist residents in accessing the HOA Portal. If you didn’t attend the July class, please contact Linn Campbell to register for the next one. The committee members are also willing to help residents setup email on their smartphones or tablets to receive the HOA Eblasts. If you are not receiving those you may also reach out to George-Ann, in the office, for assistance.

The Communications Committee would appreciate any suggestions on subjects you would like addressed in the future. We will continue to bring you information on community issues via Eblasts, on the Portal and this monthly article in the Breeze.

WHAT THE EPC IS DOING FOR YOU

By Linn Campbell

Since we are now in hurricane season we have diligently been putting a PREPAREDNESS PLAN together for the residents of Sabal Springs. Our plan was gone over at an SABAL ARTISTS open meeting on July 17.

By Susan Costa We’ve been given, by the board, a line on the budget Fantastic show of support on June 29th, for the Sabal for 2025. We are very grateful to the board for this action Artists Showcase at the Lake House. and to Kathy Kwaak for being our liaison in this outcome.

Residents enjoyed meeting the Artists and viewing the Thanks to both the board and Kathy for this outcome. wide variety of items on display.

Our other thank yous go to ALL of our volunteers, Ten pieces sold and another few are being considered committee members, station teams and block captains. for purchase. The artwork will be on display through We couldn’t do all of this without you.

September. As items are purchased, new pieces will be As always check our bulletin boards or check with a installed. committee member on what’s going on with the EPC. Thank you to the Sabal Springs Arts & Crafts Committee, Linda Voto, and the many volunteers who helped with the Showcase.

Resident Artists: ▪︎ Sunny Lee Grabert ▪︎ Pat Harp ▪︎ Lorraine Harrington ▪︎ David Shaffer ▪︎ Lisa Blier ▪︎ Anonymous ▪︎ Richard "Dick" Scudder 5

HOA DUES

HOME INSURANCE SCRAMBLE

By Bill Hare

By Cathy Ward

The Sabal Spring Breeze Committee has received a request to provide a graph of how our Dues are spent.

The Pie Chart below is based on our 2024 Approved Budget. Income from our Dues, Restaurant and Golf Cart Revenue Supports this budget.

Administration Includes Insurance $453,723.92 Building Grounds & Facilities $1,042,772.88 Golf Operations & Maintenance $685,590.68 Community Access & Patrol $235,810.00 Utilities & Comcast $841,800.00 Contribution to Reserves $294,500.00 $3,554,197.48

The quest for affordable home insurance is a challenge here in Sabal Springs, like much of the country, and it’s not likely to get much better in the near future.

Hartford Insurance Agent Sarah Hagas, said simply, “I don’t see costs going down any time soon unless we see the state taking hold of these increases. We still see them going up. Right now we also see many companies leaving the state.”

Added Nash Insurance Agent Gina Wittwer, “Not only are premiums going up, but insurance companies are getting a lot pickier about who they will insure. Some won’t insure any home older than 10 years. Some require a relatively new roof. It’s the lawsuits and litigation, plus the damage from Irma and Ian, that added to the tremendous costs and risks for insurance companies.”

In a check with Google, I learned this week that 30 insurance companies have left the state of Florida in the last 3 years and 11 have liquidated in the last 5 years.

Google reports said natural disasters are more common here than some states, which compounds the problem, and also noted that Florida is a “litigation friendly state.”

I questioned several Sabal Springs Homeowners in recent weeks and many reported increases similar to ours which doubled from about $1,500 to $3,000 in just one year. My husband, Michael, had researched options for weeks. This was the best he could find. The lowest I found in a quick check in Sabal was $1,400. The highest I found was about $5,000. Our previous company, Farmers Insurance, is no longer offering home insurance in Florida.

We had been very pleased with Farmers. They inspected our roof after Ian, quickly reported it was damaged, and we got a check a week later to cover all the costs.

While these costs are hard to swallow for many, some spots around the country are reporting much higher. In an article in The New Press, dated Sunday, June 30, some jumped much higher, like in Sacramento where wildfires destroy millions and millions of properties. One home owner there, reported hers went from $4,000 a year to $19,000.

The headline there said, “As home insurance prices climb, more are asking, Is it worth it?” Some are opting to go without insurance. However, if you have a mortgage, most mortgage holders require insurance.

Sabal Springs Board President John Baas said it’s essential to research the options.

“We’re getting taxed to death in many ways. Doing your homework these days is essential.’”

12.8% 29.4% 19.2% 6.6% 23.7% 8.3% 100.0%

LET’S TRAVEL

By Phyllis Sandler

How about joining your neighbors & friends on a relaxing and fun filled bus tour and leaving the driving and planning to someone else. Check out these tours planned for 2024/2025.

December 2-7, 2024 a 6 day and 5 night tour of Charleston including lodging, motorcoach transportation, 8 meals, visiting Historic Charleston City Market, Middleton Place, a plantation and relaxing on a Charleston Harbor Cruise. OR… April 6-12, 2025 a 7 day and 6 night Nashville. A Show trip including lodging, motorcoach transportation, 10 meals, 2 great shows, admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Behind the Scenes Tour, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum plus Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Museums.

And if you are a cruiser, we still have limited space on a Thanksgiving cruise on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas, November 24, 2024 or a Panama Canal cruise on January 11-23, 2025 aboard the Emerald Princess.

For full details on any of these trips, contact Phyllis Sandler at 239-770-1891

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PROPERTY FRAUD

SABAL SPRINGS PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION (SSPA) NEWS

By MaryAnn Baillargeon

By Donna Milbee

Lee County Clerk of Court, Fl. leeclerk.org Addressing citizen concerns about property fraud is a top priority for Clerk Karnes. Since his election in 2022, Karnes spearheaded a statewide initiative to reduce property fraud. This resulted in the creation of HB1419, which has established the Property Fraud Pilot Program in Lee County.

What is Property Fraud?

Property fraud occurs when a party uses a forged deed to sell or transfer property that does not belong to them.

While a forged deed does not actually transfer the property, it gives the appearance to the rest of the world that the ownership of the property has been changed. If you believe you have been the victim of property fraud, removing this cloud from your title can be a complicated process.

Warning signs of Deed Fraud When you receive a notification or become aware of: • A recorded document on your property where you never signed the document, and your signature was forged.

• A recorded document on your property where ownership of your property, or a portion thereof, was transferred or sold to another party without your knowledge.

• A recorded document on your property where the signer of the document was deceased at the time of execution of the document.

• A loan was taken out on your property without your knowledge; and Changes or alterations were made to a recorded document after you signed it.

• Stop receiving your property tax bill or notices.

• Receive a Notice of Default or Notice of Trustee's Sale when you own your home outright (free and clear of a mortgage loan), or when you have a mortgage, and you are not delinquent on your loan payments.

• Receive loan documents in the mail for a loan that was obtained without your knowledge; and/or receive real estate documents in the mail for a transaction on your property that was conducted without your knowledge.

Sign Up for Property Fraud Alert If you have not already done so, sign up for Property Fraud Alert, a free service offered by your Lee Clerk.

Property Fraud Alert notifies you within 24 hours of any documents filed that affect your property. While it cannot prevent a fraudulent deed from being filed, it can allow you to respond quickly to address any problems. Here is the email to sign up, you will need your parcel number of your property.

Property Fraud Alert (leeclerk.org)

The SSPA would like to inform the community about our recent purchase of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for use at the tennis/pickleball courts. This will be installed in the hallway leading to the Tennis restroom under the restaurant kitchen. We hope this will be a convenient location to remember if ever anyone is in need of it in that vicinity. These devices are invaluable life savers that should be located wherever our residents are “exercising”.

There are simple to follow instructions inside the storage cabinet and there will be a short training class in August.

Anyone interested in learning pickleball is encouraged to attend a clinic on August 31st at 9:30 am at the Pickleball Court. Contact Diane Galante for details.

This is an exciting time for our community, and we hope that everyone will be a part of it.

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MONDAY DUPLICATE BRIDGE WINNERS

GOLF WINNERS FOR JUNE

By Charlene Frantz

By Earl Russell

June 3rd 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd June 10th 1st 2nd 3rd June 17th 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd June 24th 1st 2nd 3rd

Saturday Couples Scramble June 8 1st place team-Charley and Roger Frantz, Arlene Roy and Leo Pierson 2nd place team-Cathy and Wayne Piper, Nan Shewalter and Earl Russell June15 1st place team-Shirley Green and Glenn Unger, Linda Sholette and Paul Larson 2nd place team-Karol and Keith Bunch, Arlene Roy and Leo Pierson June 22 1st place team-Karol and Keith Bunch, Charley and Roger Frantz 2nd place team-Sandy and John Cocca, Sherry and Tom Triptow June 29 1st place team-Mary and Mark Vargo, Beth Zes and Bob Hawkins 2nd place team-Cheri and Guy Armstrong, Charley and Roger Frantz

Roger Lundholm & Ulla Wistenhuff Mike & Cathy Ward Ed & Joan Hall Earl Russell & Sue Bobak Walt & Rita Masters Earl Russell & Sue Bobak Mike & Cathy Ward Carmella Manning & Cheryl Taylor Earl Russell & Cheryl Taylor Roger Lundholm & Sylviane Threlkeld Greg & Sue Jessup Mike & Cathy Ward Walt & Rita Masters Earl Russell & Sylvianne Threlkeld Mike & Cathy Ward

WEDNESDAY BRIDGE

Wednesday Ladies’ League June 5 1st place team-Nancy Bastin, Sandy Cocca, Nan Shewalter, Linda Sholette 2nd place team-Bonnie Halberg, Cathy Piper, Arlene Roy June 12-Rained Out! June 19 1st place team-Nancy Baskin, Yvonne Cegelski, Linda Sholette 2nd place team-Sandy Cocca, Cathy Piper, Nan Shewalter June 26-Rained Out!

By Pat Harp

June 12

June 19

June 26

July 3

1. Nan Shewalter 2. Sue Jessup 3. Pat Harp 1. Pat Harp 2. Sue Jessup 1. Jane Rathburn 2. Greg Jessup 3. Bonnie Hallberg 1. Donna Michel 2. Bonnie Hallberg 3. Earl Russell

Thursday Men’s League June 6 White Flight-1st place team Keith Bunch, Roger Frantz, Bill LaPorte, Dieter Winterle Gold Flight 1st place team John Linehan, Paul Perdue, Tom Phillips, Mike Temme Closest-to-the-pin Hole # 8 White-Keith Bunch June 13- Rained out!

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS • Linda Turner 17616 Date Palm Ct • Delores (Dee) Fugate 3861 Ponytail Palm Ct • Richard & Diane Breniser 3886 Sabal Springs Blvd • Karin Purdy 3848 Sabal Springs Blvd • Paul & Kim Gellert 17855 Acacia Dr • Jeff & Donna Johnson 17751 Dragonia Dr

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June 20 White Flight- 1st place-Guy Armstrong 2nd place-Keith Bunch Gold Flight-1st place-Dieter Winterle 2nd place-Jeff Duncan Closest-to-the-pin Hole #11 White-Keith Bunch Gold-Dieter Winterle June 27 1st place team-John Baas, John Cocca, Ken Nosek Closest-to-the-pin Hole #14 White- John Baas Gold-Sid Cegelski

Sharon said that having only seven homes for sale here that do not have pending sales, is a good sign. “At one point, we had 30 for sale here. I believe the market is still moving quite well, if priced right.”

While these numbers and reports show a pretty solid picture of the current status, they do not tell the whole story as some home owners have chosen to sell their homes themselves and several others have taken their homes off the market, hoping for better sales in the future.

Realtors and sellers report numerous reasons for selling their homes here. Some, with failing health, want to move closer to their children, and others find the increased insurance, HOA fees, and property taxes are now more than they can afford. Others have lost spouses and cannot afford the costs with only one income. Some leave the community and state for political reasons of various kinds.

Recent national reports show Florida has just lost its rank as the most favored state in the nation to move to. North and South Carolina have now hit the top spot.

Nonetheless, according to Google statistics, 1,250 people are moving to Florida every day, but 750 are moving out.

So our state still has a net gain of about 500 people a day.

On the positive side, all three Realtors contacted are solid supporters of Sabal Springs.

Doug Knox said, “Sabal Springs is still one of the very best communities in this whole county. There are many people happy to be here and stay. The HOA rates are excellent compared to many other communities.”

“It’s a solid community, always has been,” added Peggy Maul.” I have sold homes to hundreds of very satisfied people here. Florida is usually one of the first states to have prices fall and the first to come back .I expect that here, too.”

Sharon Torregrossa said her own Mom lives here, and she is happy to have her here. “People feel connected here. That is why it stays popular.”

SABAL HOME SALES

By Cathy Ward

Wondering what your Sabal Springs home is worth?

That’s been a question of Sabal residents since it opened about 30 years ago, as many of us have much of our savings invested in our homes. Long-time residents and local Realtors say they have watched peaks and valleys of prices occur every few years.

Right now, according to local Realtors, prices have been falling for months and that drop is likely to continue, at least for a while.

Just a couple years ago, for example, if a for sale sign went up one day in Sabal, a pending sign was likely to be seen on that property the next day with most sales about $350,000.

It is not the case now. Today 15 of the 22 homes on the market here dropped their asking price, one as much as $100,000, another by $64,000. On the plus side, local Realtors and Google reports show that 15 of the 22 properties have pending sales, a better sign than a few months ago. Sale prices reported in the Fort Myers News Press show the highest price since Jan.1, 2024, was $419,000. In early June, one property sold for just $162,500.

For this article, I contacted local Realtors Doug Knox, Peggy Maul and Sharon Torregrossa. These three have sold hundreds and hundreds of homes in the last 20 years.

Doug said he still sees prices dropping for a while.

“For many buyers, interest rates are still high and there is a good supply of homes available, not just in Sabal, but county wide. Prices have dropped about 15% since a year ago.”

Peggy has also seen prices in Sabal “down a lot.” But, she added, “If priced right, they will sell. I have three pending right now. That’s much better than earlier in the year.”

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AUGUST BREEZE CALENDAR AND UPDATES:

CHARLIE CHAPLIN died aged 88 he left us 4 statements: 1. Nothing is eternal in this world, not even our problems.

2. I like to walk in the rain because no one can see my tears.

3. The most wasted day in life is the day we don't laugh.

4. The six best doctors in the world…

1. sunshine 2. Rest 3. Exercise 4. diet 5. Self-esteem 6. friends Keep them in all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life...

If you see the moon, you will see the beauty of God. If you see the sun, you will see the power of God. If you look in the mirror, you will see God's best creation.

Believe it then.

We are all tourists, God is our travel agent who already made our itineraries, bookings, and destinations...

Trust him and enjoy LIFE. Life is just a journey!

Live today!!!!

Sundays No Pickleball Mondays Norma’s Exercise & Relaxation 8 to 8:45 A.M. Tennis Open Play Men 7:30 to 10:30am Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Quilting 9:30 -11:30am Knitting/Crocheting 1-3pm Rummikub 12:45pm Pickleball Group Play 6 P.M. Duplicate Bridge 6 P.M. Tuesdays Tennis Open Play Women 8 to 10 A.M. Tai Chi Class 9-10AM Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Open Group Shuffleboard 10:00 A.M. Seasonal Cardmaking Class1-3pm Mahjongg 12:45pm Wednesdays Norma’s Exercise & Relaxation 8 to 8:45 A.M. Tennis Open Play Men 7:30 to 10:30am Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Hand and Foot, Hand Foot & Elbow 12:45 Party Bridge 1 P.M. Men’s Poker 5 P.M. (not confirmed) Pickleball Group Play 6 P.M. Thursdays Tennis Open Play Women 8 to 10 A.M. Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Tai Chi Class 9 to 10 A.M. Open Group Shuffleboard 10:00 A.M. Seasonal Stitchery/Needlepoint/Embroidery 10-12 Hand, Foot & Elbow 12:45pm Pickleball group 6pm Fridays Norma’s Exercise & Relaxation 8 to 8:45 A.M. Tennis Open Play Men 7:30-10:30am Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Pinochle 10am to 12noon (as of mid Nov.) *Learn to play Bridge 1 P.M. Dominoes 12:45pm Line Dancing 1pm (Seasonal) Bowling @ Bolero, Cape Coral $12 1:45pm Womens Poker 6:30 to 9:30pm Saturdays Tennis Open Play Women 8-10 A.M. Pickleball 9am Save the Dates August 11th - FREE Sabal Sunset Dessert Night & Games.

Time: 6 to 8pm in the multipurpose room. Enjoy desserts and tasty treats supplied by Sabal resident hosts. Free bottle water or BYOD. Raffles and a chance to roll the giant dice to win lottery tickets. Text Susan Costa at 508 889 7592 to join the host list.

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2024 SABAL SPRINGS COMMITTEES ARC (Kathy) Mary Zitek (Chair) Larry Kiger Ron Frailly William Rokosz Sandy Cocca Linda Sholette Susan Roberts Sue Dodge EPC (Kathy) Mike Temme (Chair) Linn Campbell (Co-Chair) Donna Milbee Pat Convery John Cocca Jeanine Clapp Linda Pechstein Peter Kwaak Sharon Hunt

Gene Campbell Rick Manning Finance (Tom) Bill Hare (Chair) Susan Roberts Gerry Arenstein Gary Clapp Building Maintenance (Jeff) Gary Ravin (Chair) Gene Cambell Susan Costa Larry Kiger Compliance (Tom) Patsy Clark (Chair) Rich Manning Yvonne Cegelski Carol Homa Carol Ann Duncan Anita Johnson

Dave Gehman Bob Hawkins Fining (Tom) Patsy Clark (Chair) Donna Orange Rich Manning Bill Rokosz Diane Bloss Communications (Jeff) Linda Campbell (Chair) Common Area Maintenance (John) Bill Juraco (Chair) Pool (John) Jeanine Clapp (Chair) Contract Review (Rick) Gary Clapp (Chair) Decorating (Kathy) Carol Duncan (Chair)

Tennis/Pickleball (Rick) Bill Rokosz (Chair) Library (Kathy) Dee Dunphy (Chair) Document (Rick) Earl Russell (Chairman) Scott Clark Sandra Cocca Karol Bunch Nancy Dudak Welcome (John) Lanier harrison (Co-Chair) Jeanine Clapp (Co-Chair) Diane Galante Golf (Jeff) Scott Clark (Co-Chair) Donna Ireland (Co-Chair)

These listings are maintained by the S.S.H.O.A. office, please notify the office of any changes or corrections by email or contacting the S.S.H.O.A. office at 239-731-2191. Room reservations (ALL) contact the S.S.H.O.A. office at 239-731-2191.PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARRANGE FOR ANY EVENT WHICH INVOLVES NON-RESIDENTS, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO NOTIFY THE GATEHOUSE

ACTIVITY CONTACTS 2024

Activities Group.......................................Linda Mack 239-567-8474 Arts & Crafts Association......................... Linda Voto 239-543-9927 Aquacise M/W/F ..................................Jeanine Clapp 309-737-7485 Aquacise T/TH...................................Sandi Reichling 239-321-3467 Bingo.................................................. Dennis Tribout 618-410-6373 Book Club............................................... Dee Dunphy 630-542-4595 Bowling......................................................Betty Bliss 330-807-0813 Bridge (Duplicate)...................................Earl Russell 630-926-1995 Bridge Social................................................. Pat Harp 708-822-3931 Breeze Newsletter................... Mary Ann Baillargeon 734-771-0991 ................................................Cathy Ward, Bill Hare, Donna Milbee Card Making......................................Lanier Harrison 239-567-0034 Coffee Hour.......................................... Joyce Doherty 239-543-4540 Crocheting/Knitting...........................Kristine Brooke 239-217-0128 Dominoes........................................... Wanda Thomas 321-229-2222 Emergency Preparedness........................ Pat Convery 239-851-1308 Entertainment.......................................... Emily Ravin 800-983-5646 Euchre (Cards).......................................... Jeanne Hill 239-851-3949 Exercise Ladies............................. Diane Bucknavich 567 224 0495 Golf Director..................................... Michael Stewart 239-731-0101 Golf Ladies (SSLGA)....................... Loretta Gehman 814-937-2942 Golf Men’s (SSMGA)................................Greg Rood 585-545-5097

Hand & Foot......................................Phyllis Chauvin 239-823-8304 Hand Foot & Elbow........................... Wanda Thomas 321-229-2222 Library..................................................... Dee Dunphy 630-542-4595 Mahjongg (Tuesday)...........................Karen Winterie 570-877-1036 Michigan Rummy...............................................................................

Midwest Group..........................................Sue Jessup 317-413-1899 New England Group............................... Jan Lambert 239-217-0510 Pay Me (313)...................................... Wanda Thomas 321-229-2222 Pickleball............................................Jim Van Kuiken 219-742-7171 ......................................................Lee Ann Galbreath 317-753-5917 Pinochle...............................................Phyllis Kuback 856-237-4011 Poker Men’s............................................Walt Massey 239-567-2401 Poker Ladies........................................ Jean Sieminski 239-731-2495 Quilting.................................................... Janice Born 239-217-3615 Rummikub......................................... Wanda Thomas 321-229-2222 Shuffleboard.............................................Carol Homa 215-290-5274 Stitchery............................................ Jackie Kampfert 239-292-4998 Sun Shine Singles................................ Donna Milbee 317-979-0229 Tai Chi............................................. Madeline Brosius 239-826-8131 Tennis Association (Woman).............Gayle Malvezzi 330-718-8998 Tennis Association (Men)..................... Paul Peterson 239-910-2478 Welcoming Committee.........................Jeanine Clapp 309-737-7485 ...........................................................Lanier Harrison 239-567-0031

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