Landing - April 2024 by Seabreeze Communications

Scenes from 12th Annual Landings Music Festival

LMGA: Around the Greens

By Bentley Collins

The big event for February was the LMGA Club Championship which was intended to be a threeday tournament with play on

Saturday the 17th, Sunday the 18th and a final round with just the top 40% of the field participating, on Wednesday the 21st. But due to poor weather on the 18th, the event was shortened to two days.

This was a new format for 2024 and time will tell if the members favor this or the match play format that had been played in the past.

The 2024 Club Champions in their respective flights are as follows:

Championship Flight (no handicaps)

1st Place - Pat Milkovich

2nd Place - Dick Cooper

3rd Place - Don Eichenberger

Flight 1

1st Place - Jim Koeger

2nd Place - Steve Hooper

3rd Place - Rick Suter

Flight 2

1st Place - Gary Mizzi

2nd Place - Marlin Konstant

3rd Place - Joe Wolcin

Flight 3 (players over the age of 75)

1st Place - Bob Carlson

2nd Place - Charles Tylander

3rd Place – Joe Brennan

Congratulations to all winners! You can proudly carry the title of “Club Champion” until next year’s event.

Occasionally I am asked about the finances of the LMGA. We do carry a healthy balance in our accounts for most of the year, but our only revenue source is membership fees which all come in during December of each year.

- Our monthly brunch charges from Food and Beverage have risen to almost $20 per person.

- We support several causes during the year including an employee Christmas bonus.

- We take Rocky Ford and his entire staff out for lunch in March each year.

- We help individuals in need when events such as the tornado of 2020 and Hurricane Ian, which devastated our community and caused tremendous personal losses for some of the golf course employees.

- The LMGA added funds to the Club Championship this year in order to keep participation fees to a minimum.

Year on year we try to break even but keep a strong balance available for special needs. We are in a good financial condition at this time.

Hit ‘em straight and enjoy these fine April days on the best maintained golf course in SW Florida.

Rob Hannen and his “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere” show and “Chart Busters,” featuring music from the birth of rock and roll through to today’s styles and sounds. Another fun and exciting night to remember!!

Annual thank you luncheon for Rocky Ford and his amazing staff

Next Up For Bridge Club— Annual Meeting And End Of Season Party

By Bill Ferris

The Bridge Club will hold its Annual Meeting on April 29 in the Garden Room just before Monday morning bridge begins. There will be a Treasurer’s Report and a Report to the Club re the 2023-24 season, as well as other business introduced. This meeting will occur 2 weeks after our traditional End of Season Party on April 15th, immediately following Monday morning bridge. The club will provide sandwiches and similar fare. In keeping with tradition, members may invite spouses and significant others to the party. Weather permitting, the party will be able to extend out onto the porch.

As the current season of bridge draws to a close, we give profound thanks to all those who helped make it a success. Sue Wotton, our Treasurer,

has done an outstanding job keeping our finances under control. Barb Coneys, Acting Board member while Diane Reed is away on leave at her northern home in Indiana, has also been a crucial member of the weekly Registration Desk Team and has pitched in to help; and Marina Kotch, who helps with Partnership issues.

Meanwhile, the Monday morning setup team has worked tirelessly since October to help ensure that everything is ready for every bridge session. Led and coordinated by Linda Logio, the team begins setting up the room at 7:15 a.m. by arranging the tables and chairs, assembling the computer, printer, and Bridgemates. They also cover the tables with tablecloths and place bidding boxes at each seat. Linda’s team has never failed to have us ready for our 8 a.m. start so we won’t miss a beat in starting on time.

Linda Lahti, Tim Whiteis, and Bill Rush have been critical components of this effort as well, with additional helping hands from Lynne Birdt and others. As Club Manager, Bill Rush supervises the purchase of all supplies and assures they are ready for use. In addition, he communicates tirelessly with ACBL’s international office to get the information we need to continue that important sanctioning relationship.

Finally, Wanda Jacobs has kept bridge lessons going to support the educational part of our mission. Kudos to all. Rest assured that they will all be working hard to hit the ground running once again next September in anticipation of an equally successful 2024-25 season.

Barb Coneys and Sue Wotton, Party Coordinators and Registration Team

Linda Lahti, Wanda Jacobs, and Linda Logio

Chess and Checkers Club News

By John Winters

The club’s second annual “Learn Chess” event was held February 13th. There were three beginners who participated. And now we have 33 members listed on the club’s roster. Our goal was to reach 32 members by the end of this season. We have reached our goal! What’s our goal for next year?

Our second annual “Chess Game Challenge” was held March 19th. Our club champion, Tom Poulos, played against all challengers simultaneously. Last year, Tom played against ten players and beat them all! Next month we’ll report on the results of this year’s event.

In last month’s article, we discussed the “Fried Liver Attack” opening. It is usually used by stronger players against weaker players to get a quick win because of common blunders made by weak players. I think it would be educational for beginning players to try this opening against each other. It is a fun opening for White because of all the attacking involved. It is also good chess, of course, to be patient and play for a winning position in the endgame.

In last month’s article, a chess notation was used. Since sometime in the 1980’s, the system of notation generally used is called “algebraic notation.” Each square is given a name using a letter and a number. The names given each square

Learning chess—2 teachers with 3 students.

are based on the eight files being labelled from White’s left to right as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H. And the eight ranks are labeled from White’s “south” to “north” as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Thus, for example, the White king starts out sitting on square “E1” and the Black king on square “E8.”

When you read books on chess, algebraic notation is usually used. You can play through famous games. Some games are so beautiful they seem like a majestic piece of music!

Don’t forget to protect your king!

General Manager’s Report

February 16, 2024

• We ordered the replacement banquet chairs and delivery is expected in the next two to three weeks. The Compass Rose dining room chairs have been installed and the chairs for the Ladies Lounge will be delivered on February 20, 2024. Table replacements for the Ladies Lounge are also on order.

• We have completed the survey of Wi-Fi coverage at the Helm Club, and we are in the middle of installing 9 additional distribution points to significantly improve coverage throughout the building, verandas, and pool area.

Report

February 2024 Summary

The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club for the month of January had revenues that came up short to budget by ($260k) and was short to budget at GOP by ($46k). Financials were affected by cool and rainy weather as well as the Wheelhouse not being open yet. Food and Beverage revenue was shy of budget ($112.5k) and department profit was below budget ($32.8k). Golf

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We also upgraded Comcast to increase the Wi-Fi speed. This should be fully functional this week.

• For the Helm dining room, we have aquired server tablets for tableside ordering both in the restaurant as well as around the pool deck. Training starts later this week and then will go live.

• We continue to work on the new upgrades to our Landings website. It is a lengthy process to create a website, transfer necessary historic information, develop a “phone app” and reservation system modules. While we hoped the new website would be available sooner, we need to make sure that it is done correctly and works properly for all.

• The Windjammer gate bar-code reader is being moved back further from its current location to improve the reading capture of the bar-code. This issue caused delay when exiting.

This is in process.

• We have started the painting of the exterior of the Helm Club. This is being done in-house through the maintenance department over the course of a month or more, but at a cost considerably less than contracting it out.

• Replacement chairs have been selected and ordered for the Ship’s Store porch.

revenue was below budget by ($13k), and department profit/loss was lower than budget ($10.6k). Tennis was ($3.3k) below budgeted revenue and profit for the month was virtually better than budget by $10.5k. The Marina experienced a down month in revenue, with revenues falling short to budget by ($143.4k) and profit was below budget by ($10.2k). For the current period ending January 31, 2024, total revenues came in at $1,034,331 versus a budget of $1,294,335 for a negative variance of ($260,004). Gross Operating Profit for the month was $47,037 compared to a budget profit of $93,079 for a negative variance to budget of ($46,042). YTD Gross Operating Profit is lower than budget by ($66,515).

Operational Departments: For the month, operational departments performance was lower, with Food and Beverage unfavorable to budget by ($32,780) in departmental profit/ (loss). Golf Department was short to budget by ($10,625) in departmental profit/(loss). Tennis Department P/L was up to budget for the month by $10,592. Marina Department was down to profit for the month by ($10,243) in departmental profit/(loss).

Overhead Departments: Combined, overhead departments were slightly over budgeted expectations with a variance to

budget of a combined ($15,278). Administration Department was over budget by ($3,179) with a marginal percentage of 10.1% to a budget of 7.8%. Community Patrol Department was over budget by (4,990) with a marginal percentage of 4.8% to a budget of 3.5%. Golf Course Maintenance Department was over budget by ($5,801) with a marginal percentage of 10.5% to a budget of 7.9%. Property Maintenance Department was also over budget by ($8,283) with a marginal percentage of 7.4% to a budget of 5.2%. Utilities came in under budget by $6,975 with a marginal percentage of 2.6% to a budget of 2.6%.

Net Income before Depreciation and Amortization: The club’s net income before depreciation and amortization was negative ($16,382) vs. a budget of positive $30,672, unfavorable to budget by ($47,054).

Balance Sheet: The club’s cash position as of the month end is $355,773 in Operating Funds. $455,040 in Reserves, $330,085 in Infrastructure Funds (which includes funds from insurance claims for the Wheelhouse), and $59,319 in Long Range Reserves.

Delinquent Accounts: The club’s accounts receivable balance as of 1/31/2024 was $1,038,815.41 with 4 accounts being deemed delinquent for $103,884.24.

Capital Contributions: During the month, the Club had capital contribution funds of $29,000, with 5 sales and 2 refunds.

Fort Myers Christian Women’s Connection

What: “OFF WE GO” Luncheon

Where: Helm Club/Main Deck

When: Thursday April 4, from 12:00-2:00. Doors open 11:30

Cost: $28 inclusive. Enjoy delicious chicken parmesan lunch with specialty dessert.

Feature: Here we Go! AAA

Travel with Dawn Speaker: Ethel Lee shares “Once there was an Ugly Duckling!”

Prepaid Reservations of $28 are required and must be received by 3/28

Gorillas Versus Humans

Gorillas have a colon that is two to three times larger than their small intestine. A large colon is suitable for breaking down fibrous plants and the cellulose to be converted into energy. Their big belly is necessary to accommodate a large colon. They eat about 40 pounds of food every day; they are considered hind gut fermenters having a specialized digestive system for eating plants. Humans on the other hand have a colon that is half the size of their small intestine. The small intestine is suitable for dense, smaller volume foods and cannot digest cellulose, it passes right through the body. A big belly is not necessary and is associated with poor health. Lesser volume of food is required. Humans are opportunistic feeders, and prefer eating nutrient dense food, meat, but can also eat plants when meat is not available.

No cancellations after this date. Reservations guaranteed when payment is received.

Send checks payable FMWC: Barbara Shields, 9500 Mariners Cove Ln., Ft. Myers, FL 33919.

LOOKING AHEAD: Off to summer fun and exciting programs beginning in November. For information, contact Marrikka Stockman 239-218-5992, Marrikka. stockman@gmail.com.

Fort Myers Republican Women’s Luncheon

The Fort Myers Republican Women’s Club will meet Tuesday, April 16th, at the Helm Club Main Deck. The featured speaker will be State Representative for the 78th District of the Florida House of Representatives, Jenna Persons-Mulicka. A wrap up of the current legislative session just finishing will be offered.

Beginning with a social hour at 11:15 a.m., the meeting and lunch will start at 12:00 noon with the program shortly afterwards. Please make your reservation no later than April 12th. A reminder: after that date you will be responsible for the cost of your reservation if you are unable to attend. Make your lunch payment for $20 to FMRWC….checks or cash, no credit cards. Contact: Diane Kinser, Recording Secretary/Membership/Reservations Social.lady@Yahoo. com; Text (630) 327-3546

April Issue, 2024

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Up to date through: February 29, 2024

Deletions:

• Denise Arthur, 12835 Yacht Club Circle

• Wayne Burr & Jamie Gates, 4427 E. Mainmast Court

• Linda Hessler, 4506 Longboat Lane

• Jamie Hoffman, 4200 Steamboat Bend #401

• David Marshall & Sheri Marshall Christian, 9515 Mariners Cove Lane

• John & Kathy McAuliffe, 4758 Harbortown Lane

Additions:

• Kipp & Meredith Bronk, 4758 Harbortown Lane, 616-813-1008 & 616-293-9599

• Mark & Suzanne Grantham, 4506 Longboat Lane, 239-210-8257 & 239-888-9735

• John & Penelope O’Hare, 9515 Mariners Cove Lane, 262-295-5077 & 262-295-5046

• Robert & Betty Hulseman, 4200 Steamboat Bend #401, 847-602-0079 & 312-618-5535

• Steven Sewell & Larissa Pickering, 4427 E. Mainmast Court, 514-7132-5111 & 450-458-0110

• Steven & Kelley Wilson, 12835 Yacht Club Circle, 989-657-4927

Corrections:

• Winters, John & Sheryl, 12768 Yacht Club Circle, John: 239-357-5379, Sheryl: 239-357-5565

9-Hole NewsSweethearts and Champions

By Michele Cavanagh

February started off unseasonably cool, but our ladies came out in full force. The first week we played a fun scramble where players were limited to using only 3 clubs and their putter. Tough choices had to be made before the first balls were hit. The second week was another Scramble that had a Criers theme. Teams were allowed to throw out their worst score and reduce it to a par. I wonder how many chose to reduce their scores on 6 and 18?

The team of Joyce Eichenberger, Cookie Smith, Kelly Wilson, Julie Iverson, Cindy Brown, Tanya Dziubla and Susie Duca worked hard to host one of our most popular events - the Sweetheart Tournament. This 18-hole alternate shot between our members and their friends/sweethearts provided for some entertaining and interesting dynamics. Thank goodness there was the opportunity to purchase mulligans which helped to keep some pairs happy with their partners. A wonderful lunch, live music provided by the Strings, and the presentation of player and draw prizes rounded out the day.

Our final week in February was the first week of our two-week League Championship. Players play one of the two 9s on week one and the alternate nine on week two. These two scores are combined to determine the league champion. For this event we have 5 handicap groups so that it is fun and fair for all our members.

Congratulations to Joan Zerolis on her birdie during week one of the Championship Round!

Thank you to our February hostesses, Linda Sharron and Joanne Russell.

The Golf Corner

By Pete Sherman

What is the opposite of a sloth? A Busy Beaver, of course. Zach Cooper and his staff have certainly kept The Landings golfers busy this year. Just in our high season of January, February and March there are over 34 separate events scheduled. Interestingly enough, a group of beavers is called a family and that’s exactly how the Pro Shop staff treats us. We are lucky to have them.

By the time this article is published, three fully subscribed night golf events will have been completed and

we will also have played in women’s, men’s and mixed Landings Championships.

And that’s not all, we have lots more to look forward to, including the Beat the Pro Challenge (no problem), the Ladies and Men’s Member/Member events, as well as the LYGTC Caloosa Cup, all scheduled for this March. The Caloosa Cup format is similar to the Ryder Cup, in which teams are formed by two men’s captains and two women’s captains drafting their players and then the battle begins. Before this month closes, there will be another LYGTC Nine and Dine “Party of Fore” which has proven to be very popular, so signups should be made asap.

April brings the Intervillage Challenge, the Employee/ Member Tourney and finally the always hilarious Bushwood Bash.

If you think there’s nothing going on, you’re not paying attention…

LLGA-18 Ladies’ Golf Happenings

By Mary Ann Spry

We were anxious for the league to begin, and here we are looking at the schedule of closing luncheon and end-of-year results. Many of our members will be heading to longer courses and climate unlike what we have here in SW Florida. Do you realize that most of your score is often how many putts you make in your game? That is why it is fun to play “Low Putts” to show how true it is. Winning “First Place” in each flight for “Low Putts” were Jeanne Parks, Gail Braffett, and Cheryl Naddy. The low was 27 putts. Figure the math!!!

A “Picnic With Your Sweetheart” was happening on Valentine’s Day with the LLGA-18’s as two-somes enjoyed a beautiful morning at last. Play was followed with a yummy picnic style lunch in the Main Deck, decorated in red and white checkered table cloths and even the “ants” showed up for the feast.

Entertainment was provided by our own LLGA18 golfers, Lisa Cates, Lynda Redmon, and Liz Welsh on the guitar singing some fun love songs for the occasion. First Place winners in the “Be Mine” flight: Barb Christian & Jack Payne; the “True Love” flight: Lindy &

the “Kiss Me”

the “I’m Yours”

Playing “Low GrossLow Net is always a great time to gauge your individual game. Low Gross winners in three flights were, Liz Welsh, Marilyn Collins, and Mary Ann Spry. Low Net winners were Susie Scharber, Barb Christian, and Nancy Yavorsky. As you see, each week is a bit different, but lends to great golf and getting to know more of our members.The game of “T&S” is when, after play, you take the scores of all the holes that begin with a T & S. That makes up 9 holes, for a nine hole net score…still playing a full 18 to Post your weekly 18. We do have a lot of laughs during these various games wishing the other hole would have been a T or S. Winners this day were Lynda Redmon, Barb Christian, Annie Rabbitt, and Linda Tucker.

Thanks to Rocky and his crew for the great job in keeping our course in such terrific shape, especially after so much rain. Have a wonderful Easter basket full of golf balls, joy and hope.

The Sweetheart Committee from left to right Joyce Eichenberger, Cookie Smith, Kelly Wilson, Julie Iverson, Cindy Brown, Tanya Dziubla and Susie Duca

Trio with Cates, Redmon, Welsh

Lindy & Rick “True Love” winner

Rick Worrall;

flight: Anne Rabbitt & Grover Moore;

flight: Dianne & Stephen Giebner.

“I Just Don’t Believe That…”

Dear friend,

When I meet people in town, they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re that doctor with the beard on TV.” Well, perhaps I should tell you a little more about myself, the picture from television and why I use it in my ads.

Let’s start with me, the guy with the beard. Ten years ago I was living here in Florida. At that time my mother was down visiting from New Jersey for the season when she showed up in my clinic with a frozen shoulder. She was desperate and in pain having lost practically all use of her dominant arm. She could hardly fix her hair, reach for a coffee cup or even fasten her brassiere. Basic hygiene had become extremely difficult for her. She was afraid, because the two orthopedic surgeons that she had consulted told her, “Your only option is to have your shoulder replaced.” I remember saying to my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”

Now at that time I was a chiropractor who worked primarily on the spine. Frankly… I didn’t know how I was going to help her. I just knew there was a nonsurgical solution out there and I was going to find it.

And boy did I find it! I found the answer to my mother’s shoulder problem and much, much more. And where did I find it? Of all places, I found it at the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. Immediately I hopped on a plane and flew into Memphis, rented a car and drove out to a chiropractic neurologist who was willing to teach me how to fix my mother’s frozen shoulder. I spent three days in his clinic shadowing him, learning a new technique I had never even heard about before. Eager to help my mother, I developed this new skill set quickly. When I returned to Florida I wanted to be able to immediately fix my mother’s shoulder.

And that’s exactly what happened. After I performed the first Non-Surgical Operation on her shoulder, her pain went away significantly and she recovered to nearly full range of motion. She was so happy that she avoided surgery and got her life back.

It’s strange how life is, because that same doctor who showed me how to fix my mother’s shoulder opened up his treasure chest of knowledge and showed me how to help people with chronic knee, neck, low back pain and those suffering with neuropathy in their hands and feet, all without the use of Drugs, Surgery or Injections.

I spent the next several months flying back and forth to Mississippi learning all that I could.

Many years later we now have over one thousand successful patient testimonials. Many of them were told by their doctors that their only option was to have their knee or shoulder replaced or to take toxic drugs for the rest of their lives to mask their neuropathy symptoms.

Al was one of those patients who was told he had ‘bone on bone’ degeneration. His knee stopped unlocking properly, similar to what I’m describing in the photo, and he was facing knee replacement surgery. He was suffering from chronic degenerative knee pain, couldn’t walk properly and was easily holding onto 60 pounds of excess body weight. His doctors would have eagerly scheduled him for a knee replacement surgery had he decided to go in that direction.

Immediately after the Non-Surgical Operation I performed on Al’s knee, he was squatting and walking up and down the stairs normally without pain.

Al is now in his early 70s touring Alaska in his RV. He has dropped over 60 pounds and is biking 15 - 20 miles per day and loving life. He regularly sends me great pictures from his adventures.

Joyce was told by her oncologist, “There’s nothing that can be done.” She would have to live with the chemo-induced neuropathy in her hands and feet. Hot and cold were indistinguishable and the numbness and tingling made it impossible for her to walk any distance.

Joyce was a cancer survivor only to have come out on the other side with another debilitating condition. She and her husband showed up in my clinic and told me what their medical doctor had said. I told her the same thing I told my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”

After a thorough neurological examination and report of findings she trusted me enough to follow my protocols. Within two weeks her numbness and tingling in her feet subsided and the feeling was coming back.. After 12 weeks she was feeling the sand between her toes as she walked along the beach again. At her one year checkup Joyce’s sensory loss had improved over 80% overall to within the normal range… She is all smiles these days!

You should know that I don’t heal anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific non-surgical operation that resets the communication between the brain and knee or shoulder, instantly decreasing pain and inflammation, increasing strength and flexibility and helping with tissue healing. For our neuropathy patients we have a 4 step, proven approach that heals your nerves and reverses your symptoms. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! –We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!

Today in the United States medical doctors are prescribing more drugs than ever before. These drugs are designed to cover up symptoms as your condition gets worse underneath the surface. The toxicity from the daily use of these chemicals ultimately leads to nasty side-effects and more drugs to treat the new symptoms. The current “healthcare” system was built to maintain your condition, not fix it. It’s a brilliant business model for the pharmaceutical industry and the hospitals, but a horrible strategy to follow if one is looking to age gracefully.

That’s where my practice comes in. I have found a way so that more people are able to afford the treatment they need, even those on a fixed income with or without health insurance coverage. One Non-Surgical Operation in my clinic could cost what you’d pay for just the deductible of a joint replacement surgery.

You Benefit from a Unique Offer…When you bring in this article, you will receive a FREE CONSULTATION with me to determine whether you are a good candidate for our Non-Surgical Knee or Shoulder Operation. If you’re being seen for Neuropathy we will take a thermal image of your feet at no charge to you. This will give me enough information to know whether I can help you. Once we determine you’re a good candidate and you feel comfortable in my clinic the complete examination is only $197. That’s it, for the entire neurological examination & report of findings. This examination & report could cost you over $500 elsewhere. But, please

call right away because this offer expires on April 30, 2024, and I don’t want you to miss out. By the way, further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that the non-surgical, drug free therapies and procedures performed in my clinic can cost as little as $300 per month. You see, I’m not trying to seduce you to come see me with this low start up fee, then to only make it up with high fees after that. Further care is very important to consider when making your choice of doctor because higher costs can add up very quickly.

“You shouldn’t be forced to choose drugs and surgery just because that’s the only treatment medicare and your insurance company will cover.”

You should know a little about my qualifications. That’s important so that there’s no misunderstanding about the quality of care. I’m the bestselling author of Breaking The Cycle - how to take control of your life when traditional medicine has failed. An amazon #1 new release in three categories. I’m a graduate of Life University School of Chiropractic practicing since 1998. I am a licensed chiropractic physician certified in functional neurology. I’ve been entrusted to take care of avid morning walkers, pro-athletes and business tycoons you may have heard of.

My office is called Active Health Brain & Body and it is located at 6710 Winkler Road, Suite #1. It’s the gray Key West-style building at the corner of Cypress Lake Drive and Winkler Road behind the Bank of America. The phone number is 239-482-8686. Please call my wonderful assistants Megan or Silvia today to make an appointment.

I wish you the Very Best in Health and Life!

Dr. Rob Davis, DC

P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $97.

P.P.S. Your time is as valuable to you as mine is to me. That’s why I have a “no wait” policy. It is highly unusual to wait more than a few minutes in my office.

his story of how he avoided a total knee replacement surgery.

My mother and I featured in a local publication for nonsurgical shoulder solutions.

Joyce is all smiles at her one year checkup. No more neuropathy!

High School Girls’ Invitational: Huge Success!

The Lee County Girls’ Invitational Tennis Tournament wrapped up on February 19th. And what an incredible event it was! From the first serve to the final match point, the atmosphere buzzed with competitive energy, camaraderie, and sheer joy for the game. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!

At this UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) tournament, we didn’t just play tennis; we celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship and the power of self-confidence. This year, we witnessed phenomenal talent and determination from all the participants. Each match was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion these young lady athletes bring to the court.

The organizers were beyond thrilled with the turnout and the level of competition this year. Seeing players support each other was truly inspiring. It’s moments like

these that reminded them why they do what they do – to foster a community that uplifts and encourages every player to shine, both on and off the court.

Heartfelt thanks are extended to all the athletes, coaches, parents, and supporters who made this tournament a success. Their enthusiasm and love for the game made all the difference.

The display of skill, sportsmanship and self-confidence of the remarkable players left everyone, once again, in awe. Not only was incredible tennis played but, repeatedly the remarkable players demonstrated the values that the tournament stands for.

Due to the generosity of Landings residents, the Invitational was able to return the registration fee of $40 for singles and $50 for doubles to the players upon checkin. And, the organizers are excited to announce that they

LFC: Feed Me

By LeRoy Fleming

“Farmer” is a word associated with harvesting the bounties of this planet. Work is hard but the rewards can be bountiful. It is not essential to plow the earth, you may also plow the waters and seas. Captain Luke is a farmer in two ways. First, his last name is Farmer. Second, he is a saltwater angler. Everyone has heard the old saying, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Capt. Luke works hard but “lightens up” with tongue-in-cheek by naming his salt-water fishing business the “19th Hole Fishing Charters.”

Speaking to the Landings Fishing Club on February 7, 2024, Luke plowed effortlessly through a multitude of questions from his audience. “How does cold weather affect fishing in S.W. Florida?” “What time and tide are the best to fish?” “Where are the best fishing places?” “What’s the best rod-n-reel and bait to use?”

Answers were as varied as the questions. Cold weather affects everybody including fish. Usually A.M. and P.M. are the best times but the tides may not allow you to fish when you want. From a cane pole to an 8-foot rod

With Superbowl the night before, cancellation due to weather was not sent out. Since Tom had the whole group ready for rod & reel adventure that couldn’t happen, they opted for breakfast! Our group is flexible.

will fund five DELTA grants of $750 each to public high schools that complete an application with measurable goals and activities.

As this year’s chapter is closed, the organizers are already counting down to next year’s tournament. They can’t wait to welcome new and returning players back for the 2025 event. Until then, the young women are encouraged to “keep playing, keep striving, and keep shining” because the best is yet to come.

Stay tuned for updates as The Landings continues to support and celebrate young female athletes and the Lee County Public High School programs. Here’s to another year of great tennis, personal growth, and lasting memories!

For the full collection of photos from each day, please visit: https://leecountygirlshighschoolinvitational.org.

with strong enough line to catch your targeted fish. Now let’s be honest— X marks the spot does not exist. Captains earning their keep don’t give out exact information. A true salesman always convinces you to give them a try. Capt. Luke Farmer 239-961-1846 is eager to prove he serves it up best on the “19th Hole Fishing Charter.”

Nina Burt, OD

Kate Wagner, OD Yasaira Rodriguez, MD

Luke Farmer and LFC members

Tennis Corner

By Joan Davison

Landings Doubles Tennis Championships were held throughout the weekend of February 24th and 25th. Friendships were put aside for a brief time as Ladies and Men’s teams battled it out. The matches were hotly contested, but once finished they all clicked racquets and went back to being the friendliest bunch of tennis players in Fort Myers. The winners this year were: Blue Men’s Division: Pete Sherman and Tom Longobardi (6-3, 6-1)

Ladies’ 3.0- Division: Donna Riggs and Noel Stazko (6-0, 3-6, 10-8)

Men’s White Division: Mike Maile and Alex Irigoyen (1-6, 6-2, 10-5)

Ladies’ 3.5-/3.0 Division: Alexandra Dahms and Ellen Mullarkey (7-6, 7-6)

Men’s Red Division: Rick Suter and Mark Tomlinson (6-2, 3-6, 10-4)

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Friends cheering on friends at 8 AM in the morning!

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Village News

Ariel, Clipper Cove, Flagship, Harbortown, Lighthouse, Longboat, Mariner’s Cove, Riverside, Schooner, Steamboat Bend, Steamboat Bend East, Sunset Cove, Sunset Harbor, Trawler, Windjammer

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Leifeld & Stacey Gossmann staceygossmann@comcast.net

Jammers turned out in force, almost 50, to attend Tom Bell’s first invitation at our Gazebo this sunny Sunday from 2-4pm to meet him as our new President. He wanted to hear our thoughts and suggestions and share his ideas for the new board. The key word is “communication”. Tom announced several initiatives to improve the flow of information between the new board, members and our management company Precedent. Members shared many stories and concerns, in particular around topics of insurance, repairs, fee structures, remaining Ian issues, etc. Tom introduced coming “street captains” who will be tasked with collecting information and ideas to pass to the board from their assigned areas. New board members include Martha Whipple, Vice President, Mark Combs, Treasurer, Randy Skipton, Secretary, and directors James Cairns, Bentley Collins, Pam Dahlberg, Al Marsala, Mike O’Sick, Rick Blackmon, LYGT Board rep, Ana Shapiro, new Community Assoc. Manager (CAM). Thank you new board members, we appreciate your willingness to serve in these positions and wish you the best of luck!

February was a “happy” month especially for Bill Rush who celebrated his “80th” birthday, a low key affair, or so he thought! His extended family had different thoughts on the matter. Unbeknownst to Bill or their mother Rosetta daughter Kathleen with husband Jamie and granddaughter Sally Rose, 13, from Lexington along with son Buddy and his wife Jane

of Wake Forest, North Carolina, and their children Willet (Bill IV), 15, and McKay 18, conspired to turn up literally “out of the blue” to host a truly memorable private 80th party at The Veranda in Fort Myers. Not only did the family pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat, this special day was also Valentine’s Day! We also learned that grandson “Bill” (who doesn’t go by IV) is attending the same school (McCallie in Chattanooga) as Bill Jr. and Bill Sr., thus third generation, truly very special. Furthermore, drum roll please, this family has been home to the famed Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew, more on that later…

Ariel

Ariel’s Game Room and Card Room/Library

The owners at Ariel are lucky to have so many amenities they can use that are included at no additional cost. Among them is a beautiful library and card room located on the Plaza Level (second floor) of the 18-story high rise.

The library features books donated by the residents that were published within the last 15 years. Ariel is filled with owners who love to read, so there is always a large selection available. Children’s books and games have been added too since there are numerous young children and grandchildren who visit Ariel, in addition to those who live here.

Another feature of the library is a new community puzzle table. All residents are invited to help assemble a puzzle, containing at least 1,000 pieces, which is set up on a dedicated table. Two puzzles have been completed with a third now in the works.

Ariel’s Social Committee has arranged Game Night evenings in the card room. On February 22, 40 residents gathered to play euchre, setback, sevens, dominoes, backgammon and Rummikub.

Other games are staged in the adjacent room that features two pool tables, a ping pong table and a television that is stocked with a number of Wii games. This room also is available free of charge for residents. Game Night

participants bring their own adult beverages and many provide an appetizer to share as well.

Ariel’s Social and Library Committees combined to offer a Movie Night for the residents. Each person brings a beverage if desired and popcorn is provided. The Library Committee chooses movies that are based on a well-written book, with “Where the Crawdads Sing” shown on March 3.

A major advantage of the Card Room is owners can reserve the room at no cost for special functions. Recently a surprise 80th birthday party for owner Edward Kennedy was staged there, thanks to his wife Judy who spent three months preparing the evening’s events. The 40 attendees included close friends from Ariel as well as family and friends from California, New York and North Carolina. They were treated to huge quantities of delicious food, superb wines, and lots of other adult beverages. The party was great!

Tom Bell, President

Hazel Jones hazelwhitejones@ gmail.com

Ariel’s library is open to all residents.

Ariel residents get ready to watch the movie selected by the Library Committee.

Ed Kennedy, with wife Judy holding his chair, is about to receive his birthday cake.

Bill Rush 80th Birthday at the Veranda with L-R: Jamie Hill, Kathryn, Rosetta, Sally Rose, Bill, Jane, McKay, grandson Bill, seated Buddy

Clipper Cove

Maisie Seiverling maisieseiverling@yahoo.com

Birthday Ken Creasey celebrated his 75th birthday on February 19 with a visit from his daughter and her family from Lawrence, Kansas. The Creasey gang enjoyed the beach, a trip to Matlacha, Gator Mikes (for the kids), and a birthday dinner at Cibo.

Marital Celebrations

Bob and Mary Ann Spry recently celebrated 59 years of marital bliss.

Jean Deye’s granddaughter tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony. Elizabeth Anna Deye married Ryan Parsley. Girls’ Tournament

Clipper Cove was an active participant in the 3rd Annual Lee County Girls Invitational Tennis Tournament at The Landings. Residents bought $300 worth of raffle tickets. Thanks to Teri Fansler who single-handedly sold almost half the tickets. Susan and Jim Semerad generously were resident patrons. Excitement boiled over when Bill Dowdney’s tennis team garnered the grand prize for most attendees at the finals. Golf

Our players did well in the mixed championships February 26. Willie Scroggs and Karen Shelton placed second in the Davy Crockett Flight. Mary Ann Spry and her partner came in second in the Jesse James Flight.

We don’t take our golf too seriously. In fact, Clipper Cove lady golfers played a trick on Lynn Blaine.

Lynn was overheard saying, “Don’t ask Jean Cloos for a golf ball because this is what you get.”

Flagship

Patti Parrett pparrett1@comcast.net

The most cherished moments are when friends gather to have some fun, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company. It may be regular happy hours at the pool, water aerobics, a monthly bocce game, a friendly game of Texas Hold’em, a dress-up event to attend a fashion show, weekly pickleball games, golf groups and even a morning get-together to scrub down the pool furniture. The Flagship Family has perfected the art of camaraderie, and never lack opportunities to visit with each other, even if it is just a chance meeting in the parking garage! Our biggest event of the month was our pizza pool party. We brought down the house with a dance party, rocking to the fabulous music of The Bavenders. It was amazing to see everyone, both young and old, groove to the music.

Imagine being the mayor of a city where the residents move in and out every few days. People arrive, share their life story, have the time of their lives, and move on.

This is the life of Bryce and Lanna Christensen (4612) who have owned and operated a 200unit campground for the last 32 years. Bryce is a 4th generation homesteader in Spearfish, SD, where his father established the campground in 1963, along with a 40-unit mobile home park. For 6 months of the year, they welcome people from all over the world. One of the biggest events of the year is hosting over 1000 bikers for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. They have venders serving breakfast and dinner to road-weary motorcyclists and have even been the home base for The Hells Angels! Oh, the stories they can share. It takes a powerhouse of energy to manage this “small city” and incredibly, the Christensens have done it successfully, despite Bryce being a leukemia and throat cancer survivor. Lanna met Bryce while camping with her Iowa family at Chris’ Campground. They have been married 34 years and have 3 children. Their oldest daughter, Bryanna, is getting married in October in Oklahoma City, and their twins, Bryce Sterling and Brynn, are a big help at the campground. When Bryce and Lanna are not working the campground, they travel around the country in their motor coach, have traveled internationally, and thoroughly enjoy their time here in Southwest Florida, riding their e-bikes to the beach, listening to their favorite bands in the area, playing pickleball and learning the game of golf.

Ken Creasey

The Deye Wedding

Lynn Blaine hits an exploding ball!

Pool Party

Bryce and Lanna Christensen

Longboat

LYGTC Intervillage Challenge is fast approaching, and Captain Steven Davidson is ready to take on the challenge again. He has incredibly talented Longboat Village residents willing to help, with a mixture of six women and six men (if possible). It will be a 12-member roster, with four members per team. Good luck to all our teams. Bring back a trophy for Longboat. GO Longboat!

Ann

Decorative Flags - Longboat residents, have you noticed the Flag on the “Pool Island” on the right as you are leaving Longboat? Our longtime resident, Anne Warden, is maintaining the flags. Ann just happened to have flags from a previous home and thought it was a great idea to make use of them and share them with others. Anne takes immense pride in maintaining the appearance of the Longboat Community, and she is creative in using them to announce our seasons, events, and times. Thank You, Anne, for caring and making such a difference. It is through the efforts of individuals like you who make this village one that is highly sought.

April - Looking at April holidays, these are the ones I thought should get our attention:

• April 1 – April Fool’s Day.

• April 2 – National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day.

• April 3 – World Party Day.

• April 7 – No Housework Day and National Beer Day.

• April 8 – Total Solar Eclipse.

• April 9 – National Unicorn Day and Name Yourself Day.

• April 10 – National Hug Your Dog Day and Siblings Day.

• April 11 – National Pet Day and Submarine Day.

• April 15 – Tax Day.

• April 20 – Husband Appreciation Day.

• April 22 – First Day of Passover and Earth Day.

• April 25 – National School Bus Driver Day and Telephone Day.

• April 26 – National Guide Dog Day and Arbor Day.

• April 30 – Honesty Day and Oatmeal Cookie Day. Who knew?

Sharing Stories – I would like to remind our residents that these articles need your input. If you have a story you would like to share with your Longboat Village neighbors, please reach out to me. I appreciate all residents’ stories, no matter how small or large.

Mariner’s Cove

Featured neighbors this month are Lonnie & Tom Carlin who bought their home in MCV in 2000 and moved into it in 2003 after Tom retired. Their son, Patrick, lived in the house until Tom retired. That same year they built their dream home on Lake Geneva and have been snowbirds ever since.

Tom & Lonnie met in college where she pursued a degree in Early Childhood Education and Tom, who worked for NASA at the Marshall Space Flight Center every other semester, received his B.A. in Electrical Engineering graduating a year later. The couple married between semesters during Tom’s last year and had a two-day honeymoon in Minneapolis where Tom interviewed for a job with Honeywell. Tom missed his graduation day because he was drafted but received an occupation deferment through Honeywell where he developed an all-weather carrier landing

system for the F14 fighter jet and where he was nominated as “Engineer of the Year.” While at the ceremony he was approached by a man from the Honeywell facility in Chicago telling him to call if he ever needed a job. When he and 89 others were fired, he gave him a call and went to work in Chicago the next Wednesday where he developed a new digital process control system and obtained his MBA. Tom was put in charge of manufacturing and when the company decided it was too expensive to manufacture it in the U.S., they sent Tom to Japan to work with their plant there. He retired from Siemens in 2003 and started a company called Pre-Nova.

Besides raising 2 children, Patrick who is married and has 2 children, and Katie who is married and has 2 children, Lonnie taught pre-school both in a private school and through their church. Lonnie is an avid reader and led the MCV book club for several years. Tom, who spent 8 years as our treasurer, is an avid fisherman and bicycle rider. They are both MCV treasures.

Congratulations to Patrick Milkovich who won the LMGA Championship and to Ron and Helen Amy who won the Mixed Doubles championship.

Riverside

Another busy month passed for Riversiders as this year’s season is winding down. The annual Low Country Boil, hosted once again by Sal and Donna Munizzi, was held Feb.19th at Picnic Pointe. The evening was chilly, but did not deter friends and neighbors from enjoying time socializing.

A bountiful buffet of shrimp, kielbasa, corn, and potatoes was served,

followed by desserts provided by the Social Committee. Sincere thanks to the Munizzis, Marilee and her committee, chefs, and the set-up and clean-up teams for making the evening a success.

and

Judy Davis, aka “DJ Judy,” has been back at Picnic Pointe on Tuesday evenings providing tunes for the listening enjoyment of those who attend Casual Outdoor Sunset Dining. What better way to spend an evening along the banks of the Caloosahatchee enjoying a beautiful sunset with great music and a selection of grilled dinner choices.

February brought cooler than normal weather, and sadly, Riversiders saw one casualty because of the cold temperatures. President, Don Simon, notified residents on Feb. 25th that a manatee calf floated into the RYCE Marina. Landings Security and Florida Wildlife were notified and came out, removing the young manatee the following day.

Mike Stryker had the pleasure of performing at the 2024 Landings Music Festival with

Not only did he learn a chord progression from

Power annpower103@gmail.com

Steve Davidson

Inside the pool area

Pansy at entrance

Pat Benner patharben@aol.com

The Carlins

Patrick Milkovich Helen and Ron Amy

Manley

Dianne Feinberg with the Marcums at the Low Country Boil

Joe Bavender.

Joe, but he and

Photo courtesy of Cathy Webb

Mike Stryker and Joe Bavender performing at Landings Music Festival. Photo courtesy of Cathy Webb

Joe shared vocals and guitars for their rendition of “Hotel California.” Mike surprised even himself stating, “I had no idea I could sing this high until I did!”

Many thanks to Dotty Fritze for getting the RYCE Directory update distributed. Thank you also to Donna Weir for help revising and updating.

Welcome to our new neighbors who moved into Riverside in the past few months: Dan and Carmen Gross replace Chris and Beth Grinnell at 12824 Yacht Club Circle; Greg and Leigh Hall replace Jan Foster at 12751 Yacht Club Circle; and Scott and Jill Ruppel replace Rich and Cindy Ainsworth at 12748 Yacht Club Circle.

On a sad note, the Riverside flag was lowered to halfstaff on Sunday, March 3rd, due to the sudden passing of our friend and neighbor, John Teets. Our sincerest condolences and many prayers go out to John’s wife, Judy Greenwood, and his family. Rest in peace John. You are missed.

Schooner

Party, party, party and then party some more. February was a month of parties and celebrations!

At the February ladies’ luncheon, our Valentine’s birthday girl, Maria Aponte, celebrated her 29th again.

We wish Mary McGuigan had been here for us to celebrate her 29th as well but she was certainly in our thoughts.

Liz Welsh and Lisa Cates, along with their neighbors, Gus and Deb Gustafson, threw a wildly successful open house/ block party that brought neighbors from all over to Schooner. The Village also enjoyed an Asian flavors pool party hosted by Tim and Ellen Mullarky.

The prize for the longest stay goes to Alan Marble, Margie Nahnsen’s brother, and his wife Jill. He has previously done a lecture at The Landings on his camp cooking experiences in Alaska. As the retired captain of the law enforcement division of the DNR in Michigan he has many stories to tell from that state as well. The Marbles enjoyed many hours of tennis and card playing with their hosts and Alan managed to squeeze in 70 laps at the pool daily!

Speaking of the lecture luncheons, over 100 people enjoyed and learned much at the lecture luncheon panel on the decline of our cognitive capacities and resources for addressing them. Lynne Thorp, Executive Director of the Dubin Center in Fort Myers was joined on the panel by Schooner’s own Kim Wasik (geriatric social worker and dementia specialist) and Donna Henderson-Riggs who spoke eloquently about the joys and challenges of caretaking.

Steamboat Bend East

APRIL: From the Latin verb aperire “to open”. Open yourself up this April.

Sharen and Jim Schornstein finally got to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a Caribbean cruise on Celebrity’s Reflection enjoying the Retreat (for all you cruisers). They enjoyed lots of lobster and were delighted to have the same waiter and butler as they had on their last cruise.

And then of course there were all the visitors. The prize for the craziest visitor adventure goes to Chris Dixon who hardly welcomed the roofing worker who fell through her ceiling and dropped to the floor along with the dining room chandelier!

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The fashion show, featuring Rebecca’s Ladies Fashions of Naples, was enjoyed by several women from Steamboat Bend East. The clothes suited the models and some wore a Flamingo pool float at the beginning. As usual the Helm Club offered a wonderful lunch and the committee had adorable flamingo centerpieces and flamingo straws for the featured cocktails. “God is in the details” ~American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Clifford.

Thanks to the technological wizardry of Lynn Bragg and Casey Homick, our residents were treated to a wonderful outdoor evening to watch the Super Bowl. Peter Dahlin organized free hot dogs and everyone brought wonderful snacks to enjoy which were served under the “Women’s Gazebo.” Over 60 people came down for the festivities. The game had a slow start but turned out to be a very exciting football game. The “Boys in the Boat” will be featured for a SBE movie night in March. Peter and Jane also organized a beautiful evening for Valentine’s Day. A special spiked punch was a special touch this year. There was even a little dancing and a great song playlist. We can’t wait for St. Patrick’s Day!

We had a beautiful day on the Caloosahatchee River at Picnic Pointe for the Illinois Potluck Picnic on March 2nd. We began with an acknowledgement of gratitude to all the stewards of the Land and River that came before us: The Landings planning and volunteer boards, the Gladiolus Farm (Interesting to learn that the gladioli flower represents

Maria Aponte celebrates her Valentine birthday

Mary & Ric Tauson and Mary Ann & Tom McGuigan

Dennis & Margie Nahnsen and Alan & Jill Marble

Carol Cummins callifleur1955@gmail.com

Top row from left to right. Greta Drury, Corinne Dulgar, Missy Fisher and Angela McAuley. Bottom row from left to right, Belinda Stacey, Deb Gustafson, and Heidi Helm.

Pictured at Superbowl night are Beth and Fred Muhleman, Mark Tomlinson, Angela and Denny McAuley, Shirley and Lynn Bragg, Cindy and Dick Cooper, Diane Homick and Joe

strength of character, faithfulness, moral integrity and remembrance.), the resort that was formerly on the property created by the Ringling Brothers for the Circus workers and before that, the Calusa and Seminole Tribes that had a sustainable way of life to care for the land and waters. May we be good stewards to the seventh generation and beyond. The picnic was attended by almost 50 people and featured music by bands that originated in Illinois like: New Colony Six, Chicago, formerly known as “CTA,” Buckinghams and REO Speedwagon. Greg Podczaski has a hidden talent as an MC and ran the Illinois Trivia Contest. If you missed it this year, you missed out on a wonderful spread of food and desserts, so plan on it next year. Thanks to everyone who came out, cooked, and helped clean up.

Sunset Cove

Greg and LeAnne Errard and Tom and Lois Hulse spent a fun-filled week aboard Celebrity Cruise Line’s newest ship, The Ascent. This ship was equipped with state-of-the-art technology, top notch entertainment, and restaurants serving excellent cuisine.

The cruise sailed to the Bahamas, Cozumel, and the Cayman Islands. They enjoyed snorkeling along with

tequila tasting, and swimming in the turquoise waters in the Caymans. They also toured a rum cake factory, and hit the casinos with high hopes, but in the end with no reward. It was the perfect week with wonderful friends.

The Sunset Cove community is truly enriched by knowing you can depend on your neighbors. February 17th, a work day for the community, had a great turnout of people who worked tirelessly. Bannisters were painted, trees trimmed, and new landscaping added. The place looks amazing!

Trawler Village

3rd floor Corner Unit

New exterior paint looks great with new modern colors. There are terrific views of the golf course and lake with a fountain from the condominium. The Trawler Village pool is just steps away. This Corner unit is larger with a bay window in the Dining Room and the window in the kitchen has an unobstructed view.

Trawler

Trawler Village Welcomes a New Grand-boy. We have a new grandchild in our village, Henry who is now 9 months. Many of us have had the pleasure of seeing Jennifer and Steve Poet, taking walks with him in his red flyer wagon. He is a happy boy, and according to his grandmother, Jennifer, he could roll and crawl anywhere so needed a playpen to keep him out of trouble. Now that Steve is retired, they are busy taking care of him while their daughter works as a teacher. What wonderful Grandparents!

Trawler Village is Proud of all the volunteer work that is being done. Let us welcome the new members of Trawler Village condo board and let us say thank you and farewell to those who have left. Please welcome our new members: President Cheryl Box, Vice President Neil Shea, Treasurer Brock Hendersen, Secretary Jim Goetz and directors Rick Camper, Perry Maness, Jean Boushay. The major change was that Rick Camper stepped down as President after completing his 2-year term. Rick was a godsend as he guided Trawler through the horrors of IAN. Rick then lead us through cleanup involving our local volunteers and FEMA . Rick used his insurance expertise to get us the best settlement possible, thus enabling all the roofs including carports to be completed. In addition, the entire village was painted. We even changed the color to something a few shades brighter and over 90% of residents are happy. Thank you to Jim Mott for organizing a work party to replace burnt out light bulbs, check all emergency and exit lights and install 2 coach lights on the 4570 and 4575 2 story carports. The volunteers were as follows: Bill Collier, Frank Coogan, Karen Gram, Scott Gram, Jim Goetz, Dick Hughes, Linda Iverson, Marv Iverson, Chuck Longworth, Mary Lou Longworth, Tim Longworth, Jim Mott, Larry Scheub, Neil Shea and Rob Smith

Trawler Village is Proud of our Tennis Players Rick Jerr and Bob Nuti recently competed in the Men’s Blue Club Tennis Championships finishing as runners-up. Two solid quarterfinal and semifinal performances led the duo to the finals on Stadium court.

Denise Schulze sunsetcovenews@gmail.com

Snorkeling in Cozumel

The committee for Illinois Day: Susan Leighty, Darlene Kratz, Kathy Rogers and Carol Cummins.

Tom and Lois Hulse, Greg and LeAnne Errard

A before and after shot near the pool

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