Landings Yacht Club Change Of Watch 2024
By Ted Winterrowd
The Landings Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch ceremony March 28 with a dinner dance in the Main Deck. Change of Watch is a time-honored tradition in naval organizations to make the membership aware that a new officer is in charge. The bridge is the only part of a ship that is always manned. It is the responsibility of the bridge officer to ensure the safest and most secure course for the ship. The commodore is the equivalent of the bridge officer and ensures that the organization is on the right course for meeting the organization’s charter.
The Landings Yacht Club has had a tradition of having highly effective commodores and this
Cheryl Tromley, Fred Garner, Diane Galvin
Easter Bunny Visits The Landings
On March 30 the Landings House Committee and Landings staff put on another very successful Easter Festival. Over 500 people attended, including approximately 200 children.
The Lee County Sherriff’s office displayed a squad car that the children were allowed to sit in and Safekids.com fitted and gave
year is further validation of that run. Scott Dustin with his long military background has provided exceptional leadership and makes these comments as he hands off his role as commodore“In looking back at the past four years, the first thing that comes to mind is all the new friends we have made by being part of the LYC. When I was invited to join the bridge, I really didn’t know many people in the Landings. With all the activities from the cruises to the monthly Lunch Bunch events, to Thirsty Tuesdays, and of course the dinner dances, we quickly met many new friends. The next thing that comes to mind is of course, none of these fun activities would have been possible without the dedication of the LYC board and their vast number of volunteers. Through endless hours of planning and execution we have had some of the most memorable cruises and extravagant dinner dances. And then to top off my year as Commodore, we had the fantastic Love Boat V Caribbean Cruise, where over 180 of our members took over the Celebrity Cruise Ship Apex! Every day was an adventure
from scuba diving to catamaran boat trips and, of course, the hike through the wilderness of the Dominican Republic to experience jumping off a 30-foot waterfall and sliding down chutes into ice cold water. And yet we all survived and made even more new friends.”
Commodore Scott made it a specific point to thank his First Mate Lauretta for always being by his side and for her unwavering love and support. He also thanked the LYC members who generously devoted their time, skills, and hard work as volunteers to help make each event a success, and the Board of Directors who did an excellent job on behalf of our members.
Prior to introducing the new LYC officers, Commodore Scott presented two special awards: The Attabuoy Award for extraordinary LYC support to Cathy Webb and the Best Marina Director in Florida to Capt. Craig O’Donnell. Commodore Scott, with much pride, then introduced the new officers for 2024-25: Commodore Alan Power, Vice Commodore Joyce Yates, Fleet Captain Rob out bike helmets to any child who wanted one.
Events included Face Painting, Slides and Egg Races. Prizes and snacks were handed out to participants. But the highlight of the afternoon was the arrival of the Easter Bunny. And of course, since we live in SW Florida he arrived by boat!
Front Row: Alan Power, Commodore; Joyce Yates, Vice Commodore, Fleet Captain Rob Trefney (absent), Bob Mahoney, Asst. Fleet Captain Back Row: Scott Dustin, Diane Skipton, Cathy Steeves, Katherine Thompson,
Trefny and Assistant Fleet Captain Bob Mahoney. All are supported by Past Commodore Bill Dowdney, Fast Fleet Captain Katherine Thompson, Secretary Cheryl Tromley, Treasurer Cathy Steeves, Communications Director Fred Garner and Linda Tucker, IT Director Diane Skipton and Membership Chair/Event Coordinator Diane Galvin.
As Commodore Alan Power takes over the LYC bridge, he shares these comments:
“First, I would like to thank all the members of the LYC for having confidence in our team and for electing us to lead the LYC in the coming year and into the future. We believe it is important that we support not only the members of the LYC but also the Landings community as a whole. That is why we have many events planned for the coming year that will be inclusive of not only our boating community, but all our club members and the greater Landings community. We are sure our members will enjoy the activities we have planned and through them, we can form new and lasting friendshipsone of the purposes of the club.
With another great leadership team in place, the 2024-25 season for the Landings Yacht Club should be super special!! ALL ABOARD for camaraderie and fun next season!
Bridge Club Season Ends What Will We Do Now?
Play at Home!
By Bill Ferris
If all has gone according to plan, we will have completed our 2023-24 season of Monday bridge as you read this column. We are now ready to head into summer, with many of us away from the Landings. Fortunately, we carry bridge in our pockets and pocketbooks using iPads and laptops if we want to play online at our designated online club—Southeast Carolina Club of Clubs.
This consortium of over 200 bridge clubs in North America hosts sanctioned games awarding normal masterpoints for beginners, intermediates, and more advanced players at all times of day and night. This is possible through the website, Bridge Base Online (BBO). The site is located at bridgebase.com. The game access path is Home, Virtual Clubs, then ACBL North America, then “se” in Search area. Our agreement with this club is that if you are an LDBC member, part of the $5-6 fee you pay to play is refunded to our club.
We are currently collecting about $20-30 per month just from play by our members at their northern homes, while traveling, or playing at times convenient for them to play bridge at home. While it is not a lot of money, it takes the edge off everyday supply expenses required to run our Monday games. More importantly, we get to keep playing competitive bridge in the off-season and times in addition to the Monday games.
Speaking of our Monday games, we are amid discussions about finding a beginning time in September that is more suitable than 8 a.m. to conduct our Monday duplicate games. It seems clear that we will not be able to go back to pre-Ian days in the Helm Club dining room venue, but we have been offered continued use of the Garden Room at an improved time. If the 9 a.m. time slot does not work, we still have other options available. Watch this column for a final LDBC Board decision soon, but rest assured the days of getting ready at 7:15 a.m. to play at 8 a.m. are history!
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Chess and Checkers Club News
By John Winters
The club’s second annual “Chess Game Challenge”, held March 19th, was a success. Our club champion, Tom Poulos, played against nine challengers simultaneously. None were able to beat Tom (two did eke out draws). Tom commented the level of play improved over last year. Two of the challengers were not members of the club. It was fun to see new faces. (The two are now members.) We’ll undoubtedly repeat this event next year. It’s fun and generates good publicity.
In last month’s article, there was some explanation of chess notation. Here’s more: abbreviations for the pieces are K for king, Q for queen, B for bishop, N for knight, and R for rook. For pawn moves, if it is obvious there can only be one pawn that can move to a square, there is no letter given for the pawn and only the square it moves to is indicated. For example, the most common first move is to move the king’s pawn two squares. This is indicated as “e4”; and the most common response is “e5”.
We’ve been talking about the “Fried Liver Attack” opening. There is another opening that many players also use in case Black doesn’t make the moves to allow you to use the “Fried Liver Attack”. This alternative opening is called “Evans Gambit”. It was first played in 1827 by sea captain Evans. He surprised the chess world with this opening. Grand masters have even now used it. Give it a try! Here it is: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 (Black makes this move preventing White from using the “Fried Liver Attack”). 4. b4 (the move that surprised the chess world) BxP (Black accepts the gambit) 5. c3 (Black next moves his bishop to safety and White moves a pawn to d4 (White gains control of the center which is worth losing one pawn).
Don’t forget to protect your king!
Club champion Tom Poulos (standing) with several challengers
General Manager’s Report
March 21, 2024
• We ordered the replacement banquet chairs and the delivery schedule was moved back to the end of March for shipping, to be received approximately 10 days after shipping. The chairs for the Ladies Lounge have also now been installed. Table replacements for the Ladies Lounge are also on order and are about 4 weeks out.
• We completed the Wi-Fi coverage installation at the Helm Club with 9 additional distribution points to significantly improve coverage throughout the building,
Report
March 2024 Summary
The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club for the month of February had revenues that came up short to budget by ($87k) and was short to budget at GOP by ($37k). Financials were affected by cool and rainy weather as it was in January, as well as the Wheelhouse not being open yet. Food and Beverage revenue was shy of budget ($43.8k) and department
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verandas, and pool area. We also upgraded Comcast to increase the Wi-Fi speed. This is now fully functional.
• For the Helm dining room, we have acquired server tablets for tableside ordering both in the restaurant as well as around the pool deck. Training was done but our tech vendor is behind on programing the tablets. We are waiting for them to complete it, so we can go live.
profit was below budget ($16.2k). Golf revenue was below budget by ($7.5k), and department profit/loss was lower than budget ($13.4k). Tennis was ($2.4k) below budgeted revenue and profit for the month was below budget by ($1.9k). The Marina experienced a slower month in revenue, with revenues falling short to budget by ($39.2k) but profit beat budget by $2.4k. For the current period ending February 29, 2024, total revenues came in at $1,314,190 versus a budget of $1,401,815 for a negative variance of ($87,625). Gross Operating Profit for the month was $133,314 compared to a budget profit of $170,391for a negative variance to budget of ($37,077). YTD Gross Operating Profit is lower than budget by ($103,665).
Operational Departments: For the month, operational departments performance was lower, with Food and Beverage unfavorable to budget by ($16,215) in departmental profit/ (loss). Golf Department was short to budget by ($13,381) in departmental profit/(loss). Tennis Department P/L was below budget for the month by ($1,929). Marina Department was up to profit for the month by $2,398 in departmental profit/(loss).
Overhead Departments: Combined, overhead departments were over budgeted expectations with a variance to budget of a combined ($10,101). Administration Department was over budget by ($20,607) with a marginal percentage of 8.9% to a budget of 6.9%. Community Patrol Department was over budget by ($2,349) with a marginal percentage of 3.4% to a budget of 3.0%. Golf Course
• Replacement chairs have been selected and ordered for the Ship’s Store porch.
• New crosswalk signs were just installed in the road by the Longboat Pool and also at the Trawler Village crosswalk at S. Landings Dr. These are a test to see if it will improve the rate of people slowing or stopping for pedestrians as these two crosswalks are very busy.
• The Windjammer gate bar-code reader was moved further back to improve capture and reduce the delay of opening.
• We have replaced the 200,000 BTU Helm gas water heater system.
Maintenance Department was under budget by $950 with a marginal percentage of 6.6% to a budget of 6.2%. Property Maintenance Department was also under budget by $7,247 with a marginal percentage of 5.0% to a budget of 5.2%. Utilities came in under budget by $4,728 with a marginal percentage of 2.0% to a budget of 2.2%.
Net Income before Depreciation and Amortization: The club’s net income before depreciation and amortization was $81,733 vs. a budget of $113,984, unfavorable to budget by ($32,251).
Balance Sheet: The club’s cash position as of the month end is $461,496 in Operating Funds. $284,548 in Reserves, $330,088 in Infrastructure Funds (which includes funds from insurance claims for the Wheelhouse), and $63,719 in Long Range Reserves.
Delinquent Accounts: The club’s accounts receivable balance as of 2/29/2024 was $1,169,799.63 with 5 accounts being deemed delinquent for $110,356.21.
Capital Contributions: During the month, the Club had capital contribution funds of $52,000, with 6 sales and 1 refund.
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The Golf Corner
By Cathy Steeves
The Olympics
Sixty women and sixty men will represent their countries at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France (home of the 2018 Ryder Cup), from August 1-10, 2024. The top 15 players in the World Golf Rankings automatically qualify, with no more than four players per country. The remaining spots will be filled by the highest-ranked players from countries that don’t already have two qualified players. Will 26-year-old Lydia Ko be the first golfer to medal in three Olympic Games?
Will Nelly Korda and Xander Schauffele repeat their 2020 gold-medal performances? Will Scottie Scheffler make his Olympic debut? Tune in for quality competition and nonstop flag-waving.
Revisions to the World Handicap System
As of January 16, 2024, the World Handicap System accepts a broader range of scores: 9-hole players no longer have to add a future 9 for their score to be counted; courses can be as short as 1,500 yards for 18 holes and 750 yards for 9 holes; and rounds cut short by weather (or sunset, or anything else) can be entered, with an expected score rather than net par used to calculate the differential. These changes will make it easier for the growing number of new golfers to get an accurate handicap...and start obsessing over it.
(Excerpt from the USGA Golf Journal, Spring 2024)
Republican Women’s Club May Meeting
The Fort Myers Republican Women’s Club will meet Tuesday, May 21 at the Helm Club Main Deck. A social period begins at 11:15 a.m. followed by the meeting and lunch at noon. The program starts shortly afterwards. The featured speaker for May will be selected at the April 16 meeting with information posted on the website www.fmrwc.com.
Reservations should be made no later than May 17. Those unable to attend are responsible for cost of the reservation, which is $20. Checks payable to FMRWC or cash are accepted; credit cards are not.
More information: contact Diane Kinser social.lady@ yahoo.com or text 630-327-3546.
Save Your Knees!
Many of the patients who visit our clinic for the first time, often tell me the same story, “My orthopedic doctor, who has been giving me steroid injections, told me years ago that I would eventually need a total knee replacement.” My question for anyone who has had a similar experience, did your doctor inform you of the American Medical Association Journal, JAMA randomized clinical trial that studied the safety and effectiveness of steroid injections for chronic knee pain? In this study they took 140 participants with chronic knee pain and split them up into two groups. The control group got a saline solution injection and the treated group got the steroid injection. The injections were given every three months for two years. At the end of the two years they compared notes. The pain level for both groups did not improve much. It was about equal for both groups. However, what they did find was that the treated group who received all of the steroid injections had a significant loss of cartilage between the knee joint as compared to the saline group. Since 1998 when I began practicing, I have found that the most difficult knee cases presenting in our clinic are the patients who have received multiple steroid injections
in their knees. Now it’s proven to destroy the connective tissue causing the bones to shear together and resulting in chronic degenerative pain.
In our clinic we use a multimodal approach to optimize your recovery from chronic knee pain. Understanding that nothing happens in isolation, I will leave no stone unturned when I do my evaluation including a complete neurological examination.
Once I determine that you are a good candidate for the non-surgical operation, I will perform a functional neurological procedure that resets the communication between the brain and the body, changing the tone at the knee and allowing it to unlock and bend properly. This procedure instantly decreases pain and inflammation, increases strength and flexibility, and assists with tissue healing.
We get tremendous results for those that qualify for the procedure.
Dr. Rob Davis is the best selling author of Breaking the Cycle, How to take control of your health when traditional medicine has failed. Call (239) 482-8686 to schedule an appointment.
Green Book Changes: Happy Landings
May Issue, 2024
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Up to date through: March 31, 2024
Deletions:
• Jane Capobianco, 4604 Flagship Drive #105
• Lynn Dolson, 4612 Flagship Drive #103
• Joe & Carol Gossman, 4612 Flagship Drive #201
• Thomas & Peggy Grimm, 4556 Longboat Lane
• Phillip Newhall & Teresa Williams, 4260 S. Landings Drive #602
• Ruthann H. Price, 4612 Flagship Drive #304
• Michael & Barbara Schulte, 9431 Sunset Harbor Lane #141
• John & Karen Shea, 5260 S. Landings Drive #1109
• Donald & Laurie Stoppelmann, 4575 Trawler Court #204
Additions:
• Vincent DeMarte & Colleen Gallagher, 4612 Flagship Drive, #304, 914-522-2777 & 914868-2548
• Cynthia Doragh, 4260 S. Landings Drive #602
• Steven Frederick, 4604 Flagship Drive #105
• Kenneth & Debbie Harrison, 4575 Trawler Court #204, 248-842-5556 & 248-981-1441
• Richard & Mary Powers, 5260 S. Landings Drive #1109
• Michael & Barbara Schulte, 4556 Longboat Lane, 414-412-1019 & 414-828-1176
• Donald & Laurie Stoppelmann, 4612 Flagship Drive #103, 314-341-0679 & 314-249-6593
• Sheila Walling & Aaron Dowd, 4612 Flagship Drive #201, 850-319-0913 & 404-824-1120
• Sandra Winegardner, 9431 Sunset Harbor Lane #141
Landings Fishing Club: Maile Nailed It
By LeRoy Fleming
For over 30 years Jonathon Maile has been fishing. This true Fort Myers native is only 35 years old, so it’s almost safe to say he was born with a rod and reel in his hand rather than a rattle. Either way it was a pacifier. Mary Beth Maile, a club member, lays claim to Jonathon as a very close relative. She fishes as well, but not as extensively as Jonathon.
Displaying his equipment to the Landings Fishing Club, Jonathon explained the purpose and function of each rod and reel, line, and hooks. Each item was purposefully selected to seek out different fish and different locations. Exact spots are guarded secrets.
Starting at an early age this young man signed on as a mate on charter fishing boats. He says he has seen it all. Bringing to net or gaff fish weighing up to 400 pounds to spending eight straight hours cleaning customer’s fish, it’s a hard way to make a living. This work was the result of one of his favorite outings. Picture a 3-to-4-day charter boat outing, fishing both day and night, non-stop. Accidents can mar a trip even before it begins. Jonathon
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had to administer first aid to a fellow mate who cut off two inches of his own finger while cutting bait. Getting a hook in the cheek does not bring a smile. Now you know how the fish must feel. Luckily you won’t end up as a plaque or on a dinner plate.
Many thanks to Landings resident Ron Wolka for donating vintage Eagle Claw 24K Gold Plated ‘Good Luck Hooks’ to each participant. They were thrilled with the memento of their 2024 Easter Fishing Tournament on Helm Lake.
By Michele Cavanagh
March was yet another very busy month in our 9-Hole calendar. The month began with the second part of our league championship round. The top three players in each of six flights walked away with prize money and bragging rights. Congratulations to Darlene Kratz who is the overall 9-Hole league champion for the second year in a row.
Next up was a Mystery Hole Scramble
Jonathon is a believer in KISS: “keep it simple stupid.” Good preparations, excellent equipment and if you don’t know, hire a guide until you do. If you love your work, it doesn’t seem like work. Jonathon says, “great satisfaction comes from satisfied customers, and I’ve been both.”
Schoolies
Tom Sheehan distributes bait for all anglers’ young’uns.
It’s that time of year: Easter and Spring Break happening at the same time! Kids were everywhere, from the beach to grandparent’s house. The Landings Fishing Club’s annual Easter Monday Helm Club Fishing tournament was in full swing. Twenty-eight “young’uns” registered, with the youngest just two years old to an “old timer young’un” of 12.
A $25 prize for the longest fish was awarded to Alannah Murphy with a 16-inch largemouth bass. Barrett Geiger took $25 for the most fish caught with six.
Imagine the fishes’ thoughts (if we only knew) went something like this: “Here we go again! We fish stay in a school all the time and those air breathing creatures get a break! Every year they throw all kinds of stuff into the water for us to eat. There’s only one catch…you might get caught! Remember all along we have been told to ‘shut up and keep your mouth closed!’ As a fish, we have short memories and we have to eat, so be very careful. I saw my friend get caught and pulled out of the water! I thought he was a goner but a short time later he came splashing back again. You should have heard the wild story about those ‘air creatures.’ We ‘water creatures’ must be careful for the next several weeks, until those ‘air creatures’ return to their school.”
In school we learn things and they learn things; if only we all could remember!
From Green Shamrocks To Red Carpets
where one hole is removed from the score. The next week we played with just three clubs and our putters. For a change, many of us sported green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The downpour of rain put a damper on playing on the fourth Friday this month. However, we were still able to get together and celebrate our League Champions, as well as recognizing the most
improved player, Carol Cisky. We had an awesome lunch with a red-carpet theme put on by the team of Celeste Bohlen, Mary Hopkins, Denise McNamara and Mary Story. The decorations were amazing!
We finished the month with a Modified Hitter-Out Scramble. Thank you to our March Hostesses: Pat Tylander and Denise McNamara.
If you are thinking of returning to the 9-Hole league next year and are currently a member, you do not have to fill out a membership application. Simply drop off your $55 dollar check to the pro shop made payable to the ‘9-Hole League’. It can be post-dated to October 1. If you are a new member, please pick up an application outside the pro shop on the 9-Hole bulletin board. As a new member, cost will be $75 for your first year only. This helps cover the cost of the binder, the rule tags and your name tag.
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Ardent fisherman Jonathon Maile.
Darlene Kratz, our Overall Champion with Justin and Ruth Hockert
Carol Cisky, this year’s Most Improved Player with Justin and our president Ruth Hockert
“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.”
call right away because this offer expires on May 31, 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.”
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!
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
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.
Al on my TV
telling 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!
LLGA-18 Ladies Golf Happenings!
By Mary Ann Spry
The season’s end brings many exciting accomplishments for our ladies. “CONGRATULATIONS” to Lynda Redmon, our LLGA18 Ladies League 2024 Champion.
Not only is she our champ, but had the “Most Birdies,” and the Gross score winner of the “Ringer Tournament,” newly added this year. The Low Net winner of the “Ringer” is Mary Paulson. Chipins are always a joyful happening on the course, and Liz Welsh had the most chip-ins this season. Susie Scharber came off the course with an Eagle on #4. The Eagle pin is proudly displayed on her bag.
The “Most Improved” player award and honor LEGA-Pine Lakes C.C. goes to Marilyn Collins. The runner-Up to the Champion is Karen Shelton, after amazing games.
Our LLGA-18 Board of Directors was installed at our closing luncheon coordinated by Christy Fitz. Lynne Denk will remain our President, Leslie Patey our new V.P., Marty Roemer will assist Judy Stone as Treasurer. Thank you, Judy, for so many years of continued service. Liz Welsh will be our new Secretary taking Mary Paulson’s
place after 10 years of service: Committee Chairs include: Membership Chair, Christy Fitz; Lynda Redmon, Rules & Handicaps; LEGA Chairs, Barb Schulte & Diane Giebner; & Karen Shelton, “Away Invitational” Chair. Thank you all for stepping up for our honorable positions.
LEGA continues for a few more months and Belinda Stacey, Linda Francis, and Alyssa Klasek traveled north to participate at Pine Lakes C.C. on a beautiful day.
We did play some crazy and interesting games, still maintaining post-able scores. How about “Whack ‘N Hack,” a team game where you take the low net and high net of four, with a bonus if you have a birdie where you take 2 lowest net. A great brain exercise in keeping score? The 1st place team included Moe Wagener, Mary Ann Spry, Belinda Stacey, & Linda Tucker. “Nutts,” another individual game, was played where you take low net plus your putts. Well, again low putts are the key! 1st Place winners in each flight included Lindy Worrall, Marty Roemer, Gretchen Phillips, and Cheryle Luchene.
As you see, it was an excellent month of golf, but it is not over. Sign up for Wednesdays as usual. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this another tremendous golf season. Visit the pro-shop for some fun ways to spend your sweeps. Mother’s Day is on its way!
LMGA - Around The Greens
By Bentley Collins
It’s hard to believe our season at the Landings is already winding down. The LMGA has had a fabulous season (granted, we did have a couple of rainouts).
Our LMGA board met for their final session of the 23/24 season on April 3 and will not meet again formally until October. One clear issue that came out of that meeting was a desire to ask our full membership for any suggestions or issues they may have relating to our schedule or our events. You can send an email to Bentley. collins@yahoo.com
Although it’s not an LMGA event, I would like to use my space here to congratulate the team from Riverside for their convincing victory in the Landings Intervillage Challenge. Well done to you all!
Our final event for the LMGA season was a great lunch held at Picnic Pointe. What we lovingly refer to as “Bacon Saturday” is the first Saturday of each month when LMGA members gather after golf to enjoy brunch with our fellow members. Terrific camaraderie and equally terrific
victuals. For the final “Bacon Saturday” of the season, we opted to replace bacon and eggs with burgers and brats. A full registration of more than 110 members attended and a great time was shared by all. By the way, a full schedule and including once-a-month “Bacon Saturdays” continues through the summer.
Until the 24/25 season gets underway again in October, enjoy your summers wherever they may take you.
All the best from the LMGA Board of Directors!
Champion-Lynda Redmon
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LLGA-18 Board
LEGA-Pine Lakes C.C.
Year-end lunch at Picnic Pointe with LMGA members
Bob Sonders celebrating his Hole-in-One the day after his 87th birthday!
Tennis Corner
By Joan Davison
What a season it’s been! Starting with Tennis Boot Camps in October to finishing up with the Women’s and Men’s Lee County Tennis Leagues in March. It’s always a sad time when our friends and teammates start to head north for the summer. Fortunately, there are still enough of us who are here full time to brave the Florida summer heat and get out on the courts and play.
On March 10 the Landings hosted Madisen’s Match, a fundraiser for the treatment of pediatric cancer at Golisano’s Children’s Hospital in Fort Myers. Legends tennis players Tom Gulkinson, Mikael Pernfors, Don Johnson and Jimmy Arias led a boot camp, entertained us at lunch with stories from their professional careers and then played in a Pro-Am tournament. Thank you to all the generous sponsors, volunteers and participants for making it a huge success!
Megan Marquardt,
CFP®, CTFA
Fort Myers President
Lee County Girls’ Invitational, a tournament hosted by the Landings, is now collecting clean, gently worn tennis clothes and tennis racquets with life still in them to offer to schools participating in the tournament.
Clothing and racquets can be dropped off in the Tennis Office.
Thank you, Trish Thomas and Barb June, for creating this “Share the Love” program.
One last congratulations to all the Landings teams who won their divisions this season!
We’re proud of all of you.
Remember to always keep your eye on the
On March 24, the 2024 Mixed Doubles Championship finals were played. The winners were: Combined 8.0 –Ann Drennan and Charlie Coker; Combined 7.0 – Cheryle Luchene and Jim Carley. Congratulations!
Madisen Match pros from L to R: Tom Gulkinson, Mikael Pernfors, Don Johnson and Jimmy Arias
Barb and Mike Schulte and Ann Drennan and Charlie Coker
Jim Carley and Cheryle Luchene and Laurie Boone and Mike Armstrong
ball!
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LTPA Liar’s Club Draws Largest Crowd Ever
By The Ghost of Dorothy Parker, Happy Landings’ Special Events Guest Reporter
The LTPA Liar’s Club held its 50th annual meeting and social gathering on Sunday, February 30th in the Main Deck at the Helm Club. Over 750 club members and their guests, the largest group ever assembled for the event, flooded into the venue for a night of laughs. Members were welcomed with flutes of champagne and caviar hors-d’oeuvres served by members of the LCSO’s Auxiliary.
According to LTPA adviser and emcee for the evening, Sandy Mohlman, the LCSO’s presence was necessary to assist The Landings’ crack security team in maintaining order and preventing last year’s unprecedented fiasco. As many will recall, interlopers from the Maile Texas Hold’em Raiders crashed the event, chaos ensued, and paddy wagons arrived to remove the infiltrators. Arriving from London, Bobby Kevin Krupke, and Referee Pierluigi Collina, were also on hand to settle any disputes and maintain order, should the need arise.
The cocktail hour lasted for 139 minutes while the crowd mixed, mingled, and frequented the open bar and champagne fountain. Carrots and celery in the shape of leprechauns were passed by the Compass Rose F&B staff who did a marvelous job keeping the ranch dressing flowing. At one point during the extended cocktail hours, the well-lubricated members voted to scrap the annual meeting and proceed directly to the dinner and entertainment portion of the evening.
searched for months before securing the finest celebrity panel of charlatans for this year’s event. They included Mona Lisa Vitto, the Scotsman Declan McManus, SNL star Roseanne Roseannadanna, and the Energizer Rabbit.
As the panelists took their positions on the dais, emcee Sandy explained the rules to the crowd. Once each table chose a captain to represent their table, the hilarity began.
A series of six “Old English” terms were given by the emcee, and each panelist gave an alleged definition of the word. Teams were required to use their wits to discern truth from fiction and fact from fantasy, as only one of the definitions was correct. Each table voted on which definition they believed was correct, and points were given to the tables with the correct response. Vanna White was present to calculate the votes, and the table with the most points won.
While the object of the game may seem simple, the chosen words are obscure, and the alleged definitions present no reasonable hint to the antiquated word’s meaning. The panelists were accomplished prevaricators and were successful in deceiving most of the audience. At the end of the evening, Table H took home first prize.
Prize winners each received a Swiss cheese paddle boat, a vacation home in Podunk GA, a tour of the Blarney Castle, and
Members of the winning table were Ned and Carol Downing, Mary Pat Willis, Marilyn Harlan, Jackie Dorval, Karen and Mike Gibbons, and Kathy Striggow.
Be sure to watch for announcements of next year’s event that will be held at Suncoast Arena as the event has outgrown the Helm Club. It is scheduled for February 30th, 2025. Mark your calendars now. You do not want to miss the opportunity to tickle your funny bone and compete for fabulous cash and prizes!
Members scurried to the kindergarten-sized chairs and coffee tables brought in to accommodate the size of the group, and the gourmet dinner was served. Attendees enjoyed luscious entrees of chateaubriand and king crab legs, finished off with flaming Bananas Foster and Brandy Alexanders, before proceeding to the highly anticipated climax of the evening, the Liars’ Faceoff.
The LTPA’s executive staff
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.
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London Bobby, Kevin Krupke, and Referee Collina, aka Alan Woodford
Panelists Mona Lisa Vitto, the Scotsman Declan McManus, Roseanne Roseannadanna, and the Energizer Rabbit
Emcee, Sandy Mohlman with Score Calculator, Vanna White
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Carol Downing, Captain of Winning Table H
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Ariel
Ariel’s Beautiful Plaza Deck
Ariel, the 18-story building that was the first high rise built in Southwest Florida, has a new and spectacular plaza level on the second floor. The amenities available there include a covered outdoor kitchen area containing two gas grills, burners and a griddle with plenty of countertop and storage spaces built in.
The new furnishings include very high-quality dining tables, chairs and
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chaise lounges recommended by owners Ray and Sandy Bradbury. The Bradbury’s owned a high-end pool and pool furnishings company for many years in Columbus, IN. They volunteered their time in searching out the best products for Ariel’s unique needs since the plaza level is flooded with strong sun and wind year-round.
A survey revealed that the top priority for owners was shade for the plaza level. As a result, three structures were added to shield owners from the sun. These large cantilevered shades are safe in winds up to 75 miles per hour and have a quick release mechanism when needed.
Beautiful porcelain pavers surround the large swimming pool. Patty Lipscomb, then the head of Ariel’s eight-member House Committee, joined the Bradbury’s in searching for porcelain that would make the area unique. Although porcelain is more expensive than concrete pavers covering the rest of the 40,000 square feet recreation deck, the owners voted to pay extra for this option.
The finishing touch for the plaza level is the landscaping that fills numerous built-in planters. Triple Christmas palms, perennial shrubs, flowering groundcovers, seasonal annuals and gardenias for fragrance fill the planters.
The owners and their guests have embraced the changes and the deck is filled with activities each day. In fact, 92 people enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day party organized by the seven-member Social Committee, led by owner Jan Helyer. Participants contributed side dishes to accompany the grilled chicken provided by Ariel. Also available was wild boar caught and cooked by Jeff Dziubla and pulled pork prepared by Ariel’s president Chris Duca.
The amenities and activities that are staged on the plaza level make living at Ariel always special.
Athletic
Ann Hedges was a member of the championship bocce team in the league’s seventh year.
Maisie Seiverling
Adults and children enjoy spending time at Ariel’s beautiful swimming pool.
A total of 92 people attended the St. Patrick’s Day feast.
Ariel’s redesigned plaza level is a wonderful place for owners and their guests to gather.
The 18-Holers LLGA championship was populated with stars from Clipper Cove. Karen Shelton won flight one. Theresa Johnson was second in flight two.
Mary Ann Spry was the best of those not in the tournament.
Championship players left to right: Ann Hedges, Pat Huly, Mike Maile, Charley Stone, and Captain Charles Rainey.
Ann and Dave Hedges celebrated Dave’s birthday in St. Maartens. They loved the snorkeling and beautiful beaches.
Lynn Blaine celebrated her birthday with big wins at the Clipper Cove Mahjong table. Donna Dowdney celebrated her birthday at a Clipper Cove pool party where a trio of ladies sang Happy Birthday to her in Swedish. Marcia Dennison is planning a celebratory April 30th birthday.
Family
Jim and Susan Semerad spent five days at Walt Disney World with their son and his family, including grandsons Jack (age 8) and Andy (age 4). Their trip continued here at Clipper Cove for five days where they were joined by their older son and his family, including seven-month-old Arlo. A great time was had by all.
At Junk in the Trunk, James and Susan Semerad and Steamboat Bend East friends, James and Theresa Harris, raised over $800 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in memory of their granddaughter Summer.
Flagship
As Oprah Winfrey once said, “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” This Village sure knows how to celebrate life! Our monthly pool party was a huge success, with
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nearly 70 people in attendance. Thanks to the pool committee who served an incredible meal of pulled pork sandwiches and all the accoutrements.
St. Patrick’s Day gave good cause
for another celebration, with many of our residents gathering at The Helm for a spectacular dinner and funfilled dancing and socializing. Our Bingo Babes once again gathered for appetizers and beverages at the pool before heading to The Helm for a successful night of Bingo. We had three winners this month, Karrol Mirenda, Claudia Zambor and Kathy Spicer.
We all enjoyed the blissful energy of all the grandchildren who came to visit during the Easter holiday. There is nothing better than meeting everyone’s extended families and hearing about all the events happening in their lives. We are proud to announce that Dallas and Gretchen’s granddaughter Hazel is Maryland’s State Champion for 10 and under girls in the 50-yard butterfly and the 100-yard butterfly. What an accomplishment!
Speaking of big winners, we had a few of our own this past month. Tommy Longobardi won the 6.0 Mixed Doubles Club Championship with Diane Williams from Clipper Cove. Gretchen Phillips took 3rd place in the Fine Arts Competition with her hooked rug art, John Fusinetti got a hole-in-one on #11, which is his 4th hole-in-one to date, and yours truly won the Women’s Pickleball 3.0 Division Championship with Cheryle Luchene of Riverside. Congratulations to all!
We are welcoming several new neighbors to Flagship. Steve and Judy Frederick (4604) had rented in Steamboat Bend East for a few years before deciding to purchase here in Flagship. They come from Carey, Ohio, and had owned a 3-generation (126 years) supermarket in town before retiring. They have been married for 53 years and have two children and four grandchildren. Coincidentally, our new neighbors Dan and Marilyn Weston (4600) who moved in across the hall from the Fredericks, have their home in a small town just 20 miles from the Fredericks! We are also thrilled to have Sheila Walling and Aaron Dowd (4612) and Don and Laurie Stoppelman (4612) join our Flagship Team! Welcome all to our wonderful village.
Longboat
Longboat Village Pool Party – The theme was tropical, and it was a delight to be there. The weather cooperated for us with just a little bit of wind. As always, Ruth Hockert did a fantastic job. And although not well attended (due to other events during the day), all that did come had good tales to share. Keep in mind that informal village gettogethers like this are a safe way to get to know your neighbors.
Naples Croquet
Champion Jan Baysden
Croquet – Was introduced in the late 1970s when it became extremely popular throughout the US and Canada. There is also another version, called Golf Croquet, which has a slight rule difference. Longboat residents, Ron and Jan Baysden, love playing competition croquet and they are members of the Naples Croquet Club. In fact, Jan recently placed first at the club. The Baysdens began playing a few years ago during their summer stay in North Carolina and have become avid players. As a bit of trivia, there are 18 croquet clubs in the state of Florida. United Irish Club of SW Florida – The UISWFL celebrated their annual picnic party at the McCoy Pavilion in The Landings. The Irish club has been in SW Florida since 2005 and it has become a tradition for the last 15 years to celebrate at Picnic Pointe in The Landings. The annual picnic celebrates the “end of season” for the club. Our very own Lauretta Dustin is a board member of the club, and there are many members within the Landings. If you are interested in learning more about the club, contact Ms. Anne Marie Farrell, membership chairperson, through the club’s website at www. unitedirishofswflorida.com.
Bob Bowersox celebrating his birthday!
The Hedges in St. Maartens
Tom Longobardi and Diane Williams, Gretchen Phillips
Bingo Winners Karrol Mirenda, Claudia Zambor and Kathy Spicer
Tropical Tablescape at Picnic Pointe
Club
Sharing
Mariner’s Cove
Over 300 attended the Second Annual Non-Denominational Praise and Worship Easter Service at Picnic Pointe organized by MCV’s Janice Purse. The music team was MCV’s Janice and Jack Purse accompanied by Rick Brown of Ariel. Cindi and Joe Ferrini of Steamboat Bend delivered the message and Debbie Coolman of MCV read The Word. Greeters and refreshments were provided by the Wednesday Ladies Bible Study. It was an absolutely gorgeous day and the service was enjoyed by all, including babies, toddlers, and a few fourlegged furry singers!
Riverside
As our 23-24 season wrapped up, Riversiders stayed busy with many events marking the end of activities. While it seems as if we were just at the Kickoff the Season party, it’s hard to believe parties are all behind us and snowbirds leaving.
A Third Annual Thanksgiving Service at 9 a.m. is already being planned!
The Hop into Spring party was held Monday, March 25 in the Main Deck/ Helm Club. Easter baskets filled with goodies served as table centerpieces that featured a buffet and entertainment by Lonza Bartlett. Fred Garner said the blessing before dinner, and it was so nice to see him walk to the front of the room without a walker or a cane. There was a 50/50 drawing followed by after-dinner drinks and dancing.
Many thanks to Marilee Simon and members of the social committee for their ingenuity, detailed planning, and execution of what was another memorable event. Also, thank you Fred, for reminding us to remember how fortunate we are to live where we do, and share with others the gifts we’ve been given. Sincere thanks to Lonza for sharing his spectacular voice and talent with us.
The Landings annual Intervillage Golf Tournament was held Friday, April 1 and our Riverside team was well prepared and well dressed. Thanks to Jerry and Roseann Lamore, the crew had “official” new shirts and custom-made caps and visors. It was a beautiful day for the event, and the team entered the tournament with every intention of “hitting ‘em long and straight.” It paid off!
Riverside Intervillage Golf Team Ready
for Big Day
When the dust settled and scores tallied, Riverside teams won the Intervillage Golf Challenge by a sizeable margin of almost ten strokes. Thanks to Captain extraordinaire, Bob Mahoney, for putting together a winning team. Thank you also to Gordy Knight for stepping in for Jim Park, who’s doing much better after falling off his bike. He was able to join the team for dinner wearing his team shirt! Congratulations to the team!
Celebrating Big Win
As a side note, not only was Jerry Lamore on the winning Riverside golf team, but he was on three winning tennis teams this season: Lee County White, Lee County Over 70, and Landings’ Beer League. Word to the wise: if you want to have a winning team, be sure to invite Jerry!
At the LYC’s Change of Watch Dinner Dance on Thursday, March 28, Cathy Webb received the special Attabouy Award for extraordinary LYC support. Congratulations Cathy!
Tim and Laura Trian recently welcomed their first grandchild. Scarlett Laura Rose Greenslade was born on March 17.
Grandma Laura flew to Bermuda to welcome her new granddaughter.
Congratulations Tim and Laura!
Riverside is a wonderful community full of neighbors who enjoy, look out for, and support each other. Summer will soon be upon us, and friends and neighbors will be heading back to their off-season homes. Whether you’re staying here, traveling, or enjoying summer somewhere else, don’t forget to keep RYC apprised of noteworthy events. If you have a story, life events, family news, or traveling details to share, please contact me at my email address. Have a great summer everyone!
Schooner
Longtime Schooner and other Landings residents were saddened to hear of the passing of Dorothy Horstkotte on March 17 at the age of 80, after a brief illness. Dorothy was a registered nurse, teacher, and woman of deep faith. She and her husband Ed (now 99), and their beloved dog, Molly, were snowbirds in Schooner for about 20 years. They fully enjoyed the Landings life, boating, golfing, pool parties, book club, shelling, playing in a Mexican Train Dominoes Group and the company of many good friends. Before their therapy dog Molly, and with Dorothy as her handler, they adopted Tanner, a golden retriever rescue post-hurricane Katrina. Dorothy gave to the community in many different ways, both
Worshippers gathered together to celebrate Easter Sunday
The Purses and Rick Brown leading worship music
Proud Grandmother Laura Trian and New Granddaughter, Scarlett Laura Rose
Ladies March luncheon
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here in Florida and in upstate New York, collecting and donating over 2,100 winter coats for the Schenectady, NY area and collecting and serving meals to those in need. For further information, contact Glenville Funeral Home in Glenville, NY.
On a happier note, at the ladies March birthday luncheon, we celebrated several birthdays including Jonnie Ockerlund, 95, Jackie Dorval 90, Ellen Mullarky, Michele Shepherd and Trish Thomas, each rumored to be 39. Helaine Schwartz celebrated her birthday April first and she and Grover will celebrate a big wedding anniversary on the 8th.
Our March Madness pool party was a winner, thanks to our “Kentucky” cheerleaders: Theresa Brooks, Becky Goss, Annie Fox and Kate Wilson.
There were several guests for the Easter holiday including, among others, many Perkins offspring!
Quite a few attended the brunch at the Helm Club, which was delicious, as always. The Tausons enjoyed dinner with his daughter, Andrea, and her husband, Kyle, Mary’s nephew, Bob and his wife Estelle (Schooner residents), Hugh and Nancy Sims, and Jane Burns and her son, Jeff. It was good to see our Interim General Manager, David Gillespie, checking out the event and greeting people. Belated congratulations to Schooner winners in the Landings Doubles Tennis Championships: Ladies 3.0 Division Donna Riggs (and Noel Stazko) and Ladies 3.5/3.0 Division Ellen Mullarky (and Alexandra Dahms). Hard to believe another season is winding down, but lots to look forward to next year including the opening of the Wheelhouse!
hSteamboat Bend East
Hello May! Do to our hearts what you do to earth’s flowers.
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One of the highlights of March for SBE, is the St. Patrick’s Day party. It was attended by over a hundred people who were served a delicious, corned beef, cabbage, and carrots meal along with tremendous side dishes and desserts like Marie diRosa’s molten chocolate cake. The pool was covered by a sea of festive green and we were treated to singing (Denise McNamara and sister Alison as well as our Irish lass Kathleen Langton) and Irish Line Dancing. Peter Dahlin created a wonderful Irish song playlist for listening pleasure while visiting and feasting. Alison and Mike Reardon, and Denise McNamara ran the 50/50 pot and distributed donated gifts and baskets. Mike did a great job as Master of Ceremonies. As a result of everyone’s generosity, our social fund grew by over a thousand dollars. Thanks to all who cooked, decorated, entertained, set up, cleaned up and otherwise made our evening so special.
Darlene Kratz received her 9-Hole Club Champion Award for 2nd year in a row. Susan Cope and Mary Saenger each had a hole-in-one during league play. Congratulations to all the Champions!
SBE was well represented at the 9-hole Ladies award brunch. Although the play was rained out, the awards were showered on SBE starting with Darlene Kratz. I asked Darlene how she “talks to herself” to keep her head in the game? She said, “It took a lot of focus, and it helped playing with nice friends.” Mary Saenger and Diane Homick also placed in their flights. Susan Cope and Mary Saenger were honored for getting a hole-in-one during league play. Congratulations to all our winners!
Chris Jackson said it took about a half hour of struggle to pull in the big barracuda. He was most impressed with scary looking teeth. It had to take some courage just to hold it.
For all the snowbirds heading north, safe travels to you...until we meet again!
Trawler
Trawler Village Margarita Party
The Trawler Margarita party was a big success, 125 people attended. We had live music by Neil and Cheri DJ’s. The food was excellent and provided by the party’s attendees. Perry Maness grilled pork tenderloins for sandwiches. Each table was provided with a bottle of pre-mixed Margaritas which worked out extremely well.
Doug Craig and Cheryl Box were our hosts and did an excellent job. They are very grateful for the help received by many volunteers such as Vicki Lino, Marylou Longworth, Pat Cerami, MaryEllen Evard, and Trawler men who set up all the tables. Barb Hartman raffled off a wreath donated and made by Pat Fransen to help meet the United Way goal. Easter dinner
The Easter dinner was a big success. The planning was done by our newly formed Social Committee consisting of Vicky Lino, Marylou Longworth, Lulu Jones, and MaryEllen Evard. Hams provided by Perry Maness and Steve Poet. Brisket by Dean and Jackie Tenney. A big thank you to all!
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The March Madness Cheerleaders
Bob and Estelle Wilson
Left: Mike Lee, Gary Benedict, James Harris serving the Corned Beef, all from Staten Island. Right: Denise McNamara, Mike and Alison Reardon collecting for the raffle.
Chris Jackson proudly holds barracuda he caught in the Gulf Hole-In-One
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Linda Maness had a hole-in-one on hole 16; the date was 3/15/24. According to Linda, “It was a beautiful shot, and as I was walking off the tee box and my playing partner, Marty Roemer, said ‘it looks like it’s going in.’ Fortunately, I turned in time to see it roll into the hole. We were so excited!”
Tennis News
The Happy Landings Tennis League concluded play with the Loons, captained by Rick Jerr, winning the title this year. Other Trawler players with significant contributions included Pat Lally and Betsy Jackson.
Windjammer
“As Busy as a Bee”
safely and humanely relocate this hive to Bokeelia where Matt maintains an “Apiary” (colonies of bees).
It was a hot and dreary winter day in Southwest Florida when “Master Beekeepers” were called to rescue Windjammer from a giant beehive of 30,000 bees. This colony had taken up residence in a split branch of a 40-foot tree –bees love split tree branches! Yes, it was an ominous day. Luckily for us, our very own Michelle Wolfson of Windjammer and Toronto, and Matt Anderson of Bokeelia, both “Master Beekeepers” with decades of experience, joined forces to
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As beehives go, this was a midsized colony measuring about two by one foot which requires an expertly executed plan, as it is quite dangerous for all involved, even for the bees. A relocation of this size is “hot and sticky”, requiring maximum physical effort up and down the ladders and especially quick and careful handling to protect the bees.
Suited up and with tall ladders “Operation Windjammer” commenced on time and was completed in half a day, with only a few beestings. We learned that bees know that if they sting,
March 29, 2024
Communication from the Wheelhouse Planning Committee
Announcement to all Landings owners:
The Wheelhouse Planning Committee is pleased to announce that The Landings has finally received the approved permits for the Wheelhouse project from Lee County. Now that the permits have been approved, we can begin the actual construction portion of this process. As we have reported earlier, much of the demolition and preparation work has been completed already, so you now will be seeing much more of the visible repair and improvement work being completed in the coming weeks and months. Additionally, now that Lee County has given their approval, it is our intention to begin sending weekly Wheelhouse progress updates as the various phases of the project are completed.
We thank you for your support and patience through this process, and we remain confident that our beloved Wheelhouse will be back better than ever in the very near future.
Jeff James and Steve Ramsey Co-chairmen of the Wheelhouse Planning Committee
they will die and they only sting to protect their colony. Bees possess a “hive mind”, they are extremely intelligent but selfless. They only perceive themselves as a member of their hive and from egg to larva, pupae, then adult bee – a life cycle of just six weeks. Their daily jobs are built into their “DNA”. They literally never rest. Thus, the expression “busy as a bee”. The scientific term is “superorganism”. How exactly did Matt and Michelle get these 30,000 bees out of their hive and on to Bokeelia? Matt has a specialized gentle vacuum, and quick action is imperative to collect them into a specialized container for transport. They weren’t too happy about this disruption, but they stayed together with their “sister” bees and soon adopted their new honeycomb frames. Life goes on in Bokeelia. Many, many thanks to Michelle and Matt! The life of a bee superorganism is beyond fascinating. Contact Michelle at michelle@chefdemaison.com for expert information, her videos and lecture series.
Michelle and Matt – Master Beekeepers
Windjammer Beehive
About 50% of bees removed from hive
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