Where We Landed: A Musical Celebration of The Landings
By Joan Davison
Where We Landed , The Landings first full-length music album with songs written, performed, and recorded by Landings residents, will be premiered Wednesday, November 15, 5:30 PM at Picnic Pointe!
The Landings was created in 1972 when a group of developers purchased a 206acre gladiolus farm on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River in SW Florida. They turned it into a place where homes and amenities blended to create “a way of life where people had fun and a beautiful lifestyle.” Throughout the next 50 years, it became a special place. One of the many amazing things which grew through the years was a shared and unique love for the arts, especially music.
Over the years, dozens of professional and amateur musicians shared this love of music enthusiastically with Landings and SWFL residents. This includes the Country Music Hall of Famer, Charlie McCoy, Charlie McCoy
Piecemakers
By Phyllis Holley
The Landings’ Piecemakers are alive, well, and creating SEW many beautiful items from fabric. This season we started in early October creating appliqued placemats. We all learned different stitches from blanket stitch to zigzag, and other decorative stitches that can be used for applique. We also added a reverse applique that creates a whole new learning experience.
There is a full agenda for our 23-24 season. Some members will take on the role of ‘teacher’ to introduce new techniques such as tortilla warmers and potholders. And believe me, if you have tried
to find a good potholder lately, you will want one of these!
The Staircase Quilt is also one of the new projects this year. It is a beautiful quilt that can be made in many assorted colors achieving so many different looks. We will add
Steamboat Bend’s famous “Barry-oke” nights hosted by Barry Murphy, The Landings Chorus directed by Herchel Avra and the annual Landings Music Festival started by Jim and Mary Pat Willis. Along with monthly
pin cushions and thread catchers again, and any seamstress knows you can never have too many of these. They make beautiful gifts. Other planned projects are the Kaleidoscope Quilt and community quilts in December.
Piecemakers meet the first Tuesday and third Friday of
pool parties with live music, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy music.
It turns out not only do we have many talented performers, but also many gifted song writers. In the Spring of 2023, Jim Willis, Charlie McCoy, and Joe Bavender sat down together and started planning a Landings music album. They wanted to include musically talented residents to write, perform and record songs. Landings residents Lonza Bartlett, Jennifer Bavender, Joe Bavender, Charlie McCoy, Barry Murphy, Al Newman, Ben Shelfer, Steve Sigmond, and Jim Willis came together to write 13 songs which celebrate this wonderful place we call home.
the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Garden Room. The group is a ‘full-service’ organization, serving beginners to advanced quilters. If you would like more information, have any questions, or are interested in joining us, please contact Phyllis at 239410-8794
All attendees receive a FREE RAFFLE TICKET for a chance to win door prizes, generously donated by each vendor.
Barry Murphy
Applique Quilted Table Runner
LDBC Board Delays Re-Opening Until January
By Bill Ferris
The Landings
Duplicate Bridge Club Board regrettably announces that due to the pervasiveness of COVID 19, we are postponing our re-opening at least until mid-January. As most members know, we have not played face-to-face bridge since last March, when the danger posed by the coronavirus pandemic became evident. Only one area club has reopened—Bonita Bridge Club—but now that “season” is upon us, most clubs are investigating re-opening, including us. The Board has scheduled monthly meetings up to the week we finally re-open. I will report on our early October Board meeting’s unanimous vote on several items below:
Unanimous votes to the effect of the following were recorded after a great deal of discussion:
1. We will not open before mid-January at the earliest. 2. We can solve many COVID issues with rules like mandatory face coverings, hand sanitizer applications at every round, judicious spacing of tables, etc., but the 6-foot social distancing rule needs further research.
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The songs were recorded by Landings residents at several recording studios, both locally and nationally. Robert Lucus, Sr., an audio engineer in Nashville who worked on the album said, “I have been in the recording industry for decades and collaborated with thousands of writers and performers. I know of no other community, anywhere in the world, that has this level of musical creativity and quality.”
Where We Landed is a tribute to everyone in The Landings. So, bring your food, beverages and lawn chairs and enjoy a concert featuring music from the album, performed by many of the artists who created it, including Charlie McCoy. There will also be a silent auction, raffle offerings, items for purchase and direct contribution. Sponsorship opportunities will be available to help with the costs of producing this project.
3. Unfortunately, during the COVID era, we have to forego welcoming guests with the exception that Landings renters and house guests can play if they quarantine themselves for 14 days prior to playing; same rule applies to returning Landings seasonal renters
4. We will observe strict enforcement asking sick members not to play or to go home if exhibiting symptoms during play.
5. As long as we are in the COVID era, the only refreshments allowed will be water, preferably bottled; that means no coffee! and no food, whether brought from home or bought at the Helm Club!
6. We are willing to buy a card dealing machine so we can have pre-dealt hands, allowing for avid post-session discussion of the hands we have just played with the help of hand records.
7. Playing at outdoor venues like Picnic Pointe or the Helm Club porch and patio while helping in some ways, seems to present too many other obstacles.
8. We need to discuss other methods of collecting table fees that reduce the necessity of handling actual cash (e.g., collecting money through checks or cash in amounts like $50 at a time and recording session fees on cards we keep at the registration desk on the days of play).
Thanks to all members who have offered ideas and help with club tasks going forward!
November 15th, 5:30 PM, Picnic Pointe: come, join the party!!
L to R Joe Bavender, Jennifer Bavender, Mary Pat Willis, Lonza Bartlett
Al Newman Ben Shelfer
Steve Sigmond
October closed
PATRIOTIC PATRIOTIC
Chess and Checkers Club News
By John Winters
Starting October 3, the club began meeting again on Tuesdays in the Bridge Room at the Helm. (During the summer months, we met on Wednesdays.)
The time of our meetings remains the same, 10 a.m. to noon.
We have two new members. This makes three new members since we announced our goal of adding ten new members. We must now add seven more to meet our goal.
A special invitation will be sent to beginning chess players. The first meeting in November is designated “Welcome Beginning Chess Players!” Even absolute beginners will be welcome. We will teach them the moves! There may also be advanced beginners out there who are intimidated from coming thinking only expert chess players are welcome. We welcome chess and checkers players of all levels.
Our meetings consist of playing chess and checkers. There is no business meeting, no officers, no membership dues. We just get together and play chess and checkers.
What do horses and chess have in common? Here’s my observation on this question: I’ve noticed advertisements on TV that have horses in them, but the item they are selling has nothing to do with horses. Also, there are advertisements showing people playing chess, but the product being promoted has nothing to do with chess. I think Madison Avenue execs who create these advertisements realize horses and chess cause a warm and fuzzy response which helps sell products.
See you across the board! And don’t forget to protect your king!
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General Manager’s Report
September 20, 2023
• The gate upgrade project is waiting for the final stage of completion. We have opted to run a cable from the back gate to the maintenance compound building to ensure a reliable connection for gate and bar code reader communications. We received the quotes and approved running a fiber optic line from the gate to the maintenance building. This will end the use of wireless technology that operated inconsistently and was unreliable. We will now move forward with scheduling the install to complete this project.
• We had contracted for the repairs to the maintenance compound wall, repairs to the fences on either side of the main Landings entry, the fence at the maintenance compound, and the fence surrounding the Wheelhouse/ Marina dumpster area. The maintenance compound wall is underway now, and the fence around the marina dumpster has been completed. The others will start shortly.
• We have scheduled repairs to the Helm ramp handrails on the tennis side of the building. These were hit by debris during the hurricane and need to be re-welded. Same vendor as the fence repairs.
• Awning replacements/repairs for the marina, golf, tennis and golf course grounds are now moving forward. The marina ship store awning is installed, as are the tennis and pickleball awnings. Two of the four golf course awnings are complete and the other two scheduled. The awnings at the Helm building (golf, tennis, Garden Room) are still on order.
• We ordered the additional directional sign for Pickleball and Bocce, which has now been added to the main entry directional sign board.
• The Wheelhouse Planning Committee work is continuing. The roofing is complete, and the A/C units are installed. The make-up-air unit was also ordered, and the old unit has been removed, ready for the replacement. Interior design is being finalized for the permit drawings. We have also applied for the LDO permit which is in review with the county.
• We have selected replacement banquet chairs and Compass Rose bar and dining room chairs, both of which are at the end of their expected life. We will maximize the number of seats needed in each area.
• The roadway and parking lot markings and striping for September is in process and should finish up in the next 10 days.
• We are still waiting for the electrician to run the new electric line that feeds the driving range ball machine. This line has not been working because it was hit by lighting requiring more than just repairs. A new connection will run from the cart barn via the splice point behind #1 green.
• We have contracted for the study to determine what is needed to improve the WIFI at the Wheelhouse and Helm buildings, as the current setup needs to be better, particularly since we plan on adding server tablets to both restaurants.
• We completed the lake bank repairs at holes #18 and #12.
• The Administration lake fountain is still down again, waiting on another part for repairs.
• There is a damaged concrete manhole along the north sidewalk in Longboat Village. This was damaged by an Iona-McGregor fire truck. The fire district will be paying for the repairs.
• We have additional areas of concrete repairs that are being scheduled, including the entrance curbing at Spanker Court.
• We are in process of installing new landscaping around the tennis complex due to storm damage and this work will be completed this week.
• Repairs are currently underway at the Helm Club due to an under-building sewer line that is blocked by tree roots. We expect that to be repaired in the next day and the Helm to reopen as soon as the remaining lines within the building are also checked.
Financial Report
August 2023 Summary
The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club for the month had revenues that exceeded budget by $148.7k and exceeded budget at GOP by $31.4k. Food and Beverage revenue was over budget $18.5k and department profit was above budget $34.2k. Golf revenue was lower than budget by $2.2k, but department profit/loss was below budget $11.9k. Tennis was $0.8k better than budgeted revenue and profit for the
month improved to budget by $9.8k.
The Marina experienced another good month in profit, with revenues exceeding budget by $134.6k and strong profit – over budget by $26.9k.
For the current period ending August 31, 2023, total revenues came in at $889,666 versus a budget of $740,945 for a positive variance of $148,721.
Gross Operating Profit for the month was $23,073 compared to a budget loss of ($8,380) for a positive variance to budget of $31,453.
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Operational Departments: For the month, operational departments performance was positive, with Food and Beverage favorable to budget by $34,162 in departmental profit/(loss). Golf Department was down budget with loss of ($24,015) in departmental profit/(loss). Tennis Department P/L improved to budget for the month by $12,210. Marina Department was up in revenue and had strong profit for the month beating budget by $33,703 in departmental profit/(loss). Overhead Departments: Combined, overhead departments were over budgeted expectations by a combined ($23,889). Administration Department was over budget by ($5,531) with a marginal percentage of 10.3% to a budget of 11.6%. Community Patrol Department was under budget by $2,862 with a marginal percentage of 4.9% to a budget of 5.6%. Golf Course Maintenance Department was slightly over budget by ($6,564) with a marginal percentage of 10.3% to a budget of 11.5%. Property Maintenance Department was over budget by ($5,219) with a marginal percentage of 8.3% to a budget of 9.2%. Utilities came in over budget by ($3,705) with a marginal percentage of 4.2% to a budget of 4.5%.
Net Income before Depreciation and Amortization: The club’s net income before depreciation and amortization was negative ($32,113) vs. a budget of negative ($54,444), favorable to budget by $22,331.
Balance Sheet: The club’s cash position as of the month end is $311,576 in Operating Funds. $891,732 in Reserves and $734,577 in Infrastructure Funds (which includes funds from insurance claims for the Wheelhouse).
Delinquent Accounts: The club’s accounts receivable balance as of 8/31/2023 was $809,458.98 with 4 accounts being deemed delinquent for $91,934.01.
Capital Contributions: During the month, the Club had capital contribution funds of $22,000, with six sales and three refunds.
& Green Book Changes:
November Issue, 2023
Clip & save these Up to date through September 30, 2023
Deletions:
• Denise Arthur, 4240 Steamboat Bend #204
• Sandra Baker, 4120 Steamboat Bend East #304
• Thomas & Arla Kern, 4501 Windjammer Lane
• Wayne Ricker, 4160 Steamboat Bend East #205
Additions:
• Denise Arthur & Allan Fox, 12835 Yacht Club Circle, 201-232-7531 & 239-980-8266
• Buel & Carleen Burchett, 4120 Steamboat Bend East #304, 314-973-8513
• Mark & Debra Gustafson, 4501 Windjammer Lane, 970-302-9599 & 970-381-7762
• Kenneth & Cynthia Ryan, 4160 Steamboat Bend East #205
• Michael & Donna Winters, 4240 Steamboat Bend #204
Landings Library News
By Phyllis Holley
Thank you so much for your generous donations to The Landings Library. We have so many terrific books from hardback to paperback. All books are labeled and filed according to the author’s last name, helping you locate your next best read.
Due to limited space, only books published AFTER 2013 are accepted. Please check the publication date before dropping off your books. Popular reads are historical novels, mysteries, biographies, and romances. Magazines and reference books, including cookbooks, self-help, technical, or foreign language books are not acceptable donations as there is no room for these collections. If you have these types of books, or books published before 2013, please donate them to Good Will, Salvation Army, or your favorite donation center. If you are in the mood for a puzzling experience, we also offer puzzles, puzzles, & more puzzles! They have been extremely popular during our sizzling summer months. Unfortunately, puzzle pieces tend to disappear. If you have one of those puzzles, donate it to the trash! No one wants a beautiful puzzle with a missing piece or two.
Our seasonal residents will be returning with loads of good summer reads to share. Come into our beautiful library and find your new favorite book or puzzle, or simply come in and enjoy quiet comfort while surrounded by books!
Fort Myers Christian Women’s Connection
By Jean Wik
“DEAR BEST FRIEND” LUNCHEON
The Helm Club/ GARDEN ROOM/ Thursday, December 7, 2023, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Doors open 11:30 a.m. Cost: $28** inclusive. (NOTE CHANGE)
Enjoy a delicious ham and sweet potato lunch with specialty dessert.
FEATURE : Lost Art of the Written Letter (please bring notepaper or card to participate.) SPEAKER: Becky Burgue “The Letter That Changed My Life” Prepaid Reservations of $28 required and must be received by 11/30. No cancellations after this date. Reservations guaranteed upon receipt of payment. Send check payable to FMCWC to Barbara Shields, 9500 Mariners Cove Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919. The luncheon is open to all women, and you are welcome to invite your friends. Prayer Connection, Thursday, Nov. 30 at 10:00 a.m. For more information and location, call Marrikka Stockman 239-218-5992 – email: Marrikka.stockman@gmail.com.
Tennis Corner
By Joan Davison
The quiet days on the tennis and pickleball courts are gone. The snowbirds are back and those of us who live here year-round are very happy to see them! The tennis and pickleball staff and the LTPA (Landings Tennis
November
11/11/23 TBD
11/12/23 8:00 am to 10:00 am
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
11/19/23 10:00 am
3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
and Pickleball Association) have jampacked, fun-filled events planned for the 2023/2024 season. Below you’ll find all the opportunities you’ll have to play and party with your fellow tennis and pickleball players.
Exhibition 1 - FGCU Ladies Eagles Tennis Team
Pickleball Round Robin
Tennis Mixed Doubles Round Robin
Welcome Back Party at Picnic Pointe
Thankful Turkey Tennis and Pickleball
A Celebration of Thanks with Lonza Bartlett
December
12/3/23 TBD
12/3/23 4:00 pm
January
1/14/24 TBD
1/18-21/24
1/26/24 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
1/27/24 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
February
2/3/24 TBD
2/15-19/24
2/18/24 8:00 am to 10:00 am
2/22-25/24
March
“Reindeer Games”
Picnic Pointe Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting
Exhibition 2 – TBD
Club Championships Singles
Royal Games Feast
Royal Games – Tennis, Pickleball, and Bocce
Exhibition 3 – TBD
Lee County High School Girls’ Invitational
Valentines Pickleball Mixed Doubles 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Valentines Tennis Mixed Doubles 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
3/3/24 TBD
3/10/24 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
3/21-24
March/24
3/24/24 TBD
April 4/7/24 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Valentines Dinner & Dance at the Helm Club
Club Championships Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Exhibition 4 – Jai Alai at Stadium Court
Liars Club at the Helm Club
Club Championships Mixed Doubles
Deluxe Miami Open Trip – more details to follow.
Season Awards & Pool Party
Farewell Social at Picnic Pointe
Nine Holers: Snowbird Sightings in Friday League Play
By Michele Cavanagh
In late September, a few snowbird sightings were reported. Some familiar names have reappeared in our 9-hole league sign-up and league play. The number of snowbird sightings is expected to greatly increase in the next few weeks and will continue to grow as we move into the 2023/2024 season. Welcome back, everyone!
As we start the new season of play, here are some handy tips to practice! These tips are all related to preparing your golf balls before play:
Identify Your Brand – When your foursome gets to the first tee, identify which ball you are playing and note what brands your playing partners are using.
Mark Your Ball – Feel free to mark your ball with your initials or a design you can recognize quickly. Keep a
sharpie in your golf bag to quickly mark up new balls as needed. Let’s see how creative some of us can be! Provisional Option – When a provisional ball is struck, how will you distinguish it from the first ball if found? Mark a sleeve of balls with a “1,” “2” and “3” so when a provisional ball is used, it will be easy to identify since all three would ideally be from the same brand. This may not always be the case in our league, as many of us play with a variety of balls from a variety of sources.
Wanted – Reporters on location. If you take photos or have any fun or interesting stories to share about your round, please share them with me so that they can be enjoyed by everyone.
As the opening of our new office draws near, the entire team is looking forward to rejoining our clients and friends on the islands and welcoming you to a beautiful new home for us all.
In the meantime, we are here to help. Call us at 239.472.8300.
Linda Schmidt, Gretchen Howard and Joan Zerolis are ready to roll!
Lauralee Cantlon and Teri Firriolo are all smiles while welcoming Mary Blaise early in the morning.
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
Riverside
Welcome Back Party
Please mark your calendars for Riverside’s 2023 Welcome Back Party on Wednesday, November 8th, at 5:30 p.m. at Picnic Pointe. The social committee has diligently been planning the 2023-24 social season, and you won’t want to miss the kickoff. Watch your email and check your front door for more information on our first social event of the season.
Kathleen Striggow kathleensstriggow@gmail.com
It’s nice seeing our friends and neighbors returning for the season from their northern homes and travels. Every week more and more of our seasonal neighbors are arriving, and soon the tennis courts and golf course will be flooded with players!
Riverside’s Marina Director, Chris Grinnell, is stepping down from his position. Many thanks to Chris and his crew for the hours of work put in restoring our marina and docks after the damage sustained by Hurricane Ian. Thank you, Chris, for your service. Bob Mahoney will be the new Marina Director.
On the Road Again
Whether staying at The Landings for the summer, or spending time away at summer homes, Riversiders logged thousands of miles traveling in the past few months. Bruce and Cindy Osmun spent time in Aspen, hiking to Caribou Ranch. They also attended an orienteering meet at Frisco Adventure Park in Frisco, CO. Often called the “thinking sport,” orienteering requires map reading, problem solving, and quick decision-making skills, in addition to athletic activity and general problem solving. Doug and Kathleen Crosby were on the move. They had a great time enjoying the 70s-80s band, Chicago, at Chastain Park, where they had a chance to see and hear three of the band’s performers, who have been with Chicago for 56 years.
They were also at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA for the GA Bulldogs vs. KY Wildcats. Doug’s cheer, “Go Dawgs!” obviously provided the right magic as the Bulldogs won the game 51-13!
Kevin and Kathleen Krum enjoyed their time in Bora Bora, one of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. They reported, “great diving with manta rays, sharks, and even a humpback whale swam past.”
Deborah Root flew to Belize with friends in August, and celebrated her friend, Verna’s, 94th birthday. She also spent time at her little corner of heaven on the Maryland shore. Congratulations Blue Team!
Hearty congratulations to Cheryl Luchene and the Blue Team, who won both the pickleball and tennis categories in the Color Wars Pickleball and Tennis Skills Competition on Sep. 22nd! Cheryle’s burning question following the win was, “Since we won money, does that make us professionals?” An inquiry has been sent on her behalf to the USPTA.
Best wishes for a safe, healthy, and Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Let us all be thankful that we live in a safe and beautiful community, where we can sleep soundly at night.
If Riversiders have news, travels, family announcements, or any other notable events you would like to share in our monthly Happy Landings article, please post it on my FB page, RYCE Reporter.
Schooner
Hank and Deb Lawrie ventured out on their first-ever cruise in August. They sailed on Regent Seven Seas’ ship, The Navigator, with another couple and just under 500 other cruisers.
Their travels started in
Amsterdam in the Netherlands and ended in Barcelona, Spain. Stops along the Atlantic coast were Guernsey, Bruges, Bordeaux, Le Verdon, Bilbao, Ferrol, Porto, Lisbon, and Alicante.
Six countries in thirteen
days! They added two days in the Netherlands at the front end of the trip, which included a day in the Hague. This area is just southwest of Amsterdam and turned out to be one of their favorite spots. The narrow cobble streets with everyone riding their bikes were very charming.
The ship sailed each evening, arriving in a new port every morning. Their excursions off of the boat included many highlights, such as the Rijkes Museum in Amsterdam (where Vermeer’s painting of The Girl with the Pearl Earring is housed), large fortress ruins in Guernsey, beautiful sights and canals in Bruges, expansive vineyards in France, the amazing Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, a visit to see how port is made in the Douro Valley of Portugal, the magnificent National Palace in Lisbon, and the ancient Castle of Santa Barbara in Alicante.
They extended their stay to spend a day in Barcelona so that they could tour the incredible Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudi. They were not disappointed!
The accommodations on the ship were top notch, the food was excellent, the staff was terrific, and the nightly entertainment was a lot of fun. All in all, a wonderful adventure with great memories.
Villages on page 10
Bruce and Cindy Osmun hiking to Caribou Ranch
“Go Dawgs!”
Kevin and Kathleen Krum enjoying cocktails during South Pacific trip
Ric & Mary Wilson-Tauson rooesq@juno.com
Deb and Hank boarding the Navigator
The Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona
The new Flag and pole at Schooner Entrance
Dear friend,
“I Just Don’t Believe That…”
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 non-surgical 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 nonsurgical 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!
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 November 30, 2023, 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 best-selling 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 239482-8686. 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 program 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!
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Steamboat Bend
The spotlight this month is on Nancy Nowak. Nancy, from Howell, Michigan, is a long-term owner at The Landings. Nancy, together with her sister and brother-in-law, spent 5 weeks on her bucket list vacation to Australia and New Zealand. The trip was a combination of a cruise, trains, and Ubers, and a visit to Nancy’s cousin in New Zealand.
Debra Bates & Pam Baran batesdebra18@gmail.com pamelajbaran@gmail.com
In addition to the beautiful scenery, the trip included unexpected excitement when all of Nancy’s luggage was lost, and a portion of the flight was canceled due to a cyclone.
After the initial snafus, their adventure began. The first part of the trip was spent in Queenstown, in the southern Isle of New Zealand. There, the group went to Glowworm Cave, then onto Milford Sound, the site for the filming of the Lord of the Rings. Nancy, being quite fearless, also found time for zip lining, paragliding, and bungee jumping off the top of a mountain. The group visited other cities in New Zealand including Rotorua, Napier, Mt. Victoria, and Christchurch, where they saw exceedingly rare blue penguins, seals, platypuses, bats, wallabies, kuaka (also known as bar-tailed godwit) birds, and albatrosses.
The travelers then continued to Australia where the first stop was Hobart Island in the state of Tasmania. While there, the group was able to see and feed kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, and koala bears.
Other cities visited included Melbourne, the sports capital of the world, and Sydney where they went to Bondi Beach, the opera house, and the Sydney Bridge. Farewell to Dale Schenian
By Carol Milkovich
Sadly, on August 25, 2023, Steamboat Bend lost its long-time owner, Dale Schenian, age 82. Dale and his wife, Bette, were married 64 years, and were familiar faces in our community. They have one son, Mike, who lives in Minnesota.
Dale and Bette purchased their Steamboat Bend condominium in 1978. Dale spent countless happy hours golfing, playing poker, and enjoying The Landings’ other activities, all while making good friends along the way. Dale and Bette were frequent patrons of the Helm Club dining facilities and were fixtures at the Compass Rose and Wheelhouse’s Monday Tex-Mex nights.
Through the years, Dale engaged in numerous business ventures. One of his favorites was purchasing, along with partners, Canterbury Park Racetrack in Shakopee, MN, a favorite destination for horse racing, casino action, concerts, events, and all-around entertainment. He enjoyed owning racehorses for many years.
His friends describe him as having had a “larger than life personality,” with a generous heart. Evidencing that description, Dale and Bette supported many charities in both Minnesota and Fort Myers throughout the years.
A Celebration of Dale’s Life will be held on November 25 from 1-3 p.m. at the Helm Club. Dale and Bette’s friends are invited to join the family in commemorating Dale’s life and sharing fond memories of our friend and neighbor.
Steamboat Bend East
November’s Quote: Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. ~ Henry Van Dyke
Carol
Cummins callifleur1955@gmail.com
Several friends came together at the Helm Club to celebrate Marie DiRosa’s birthday. The theme for Marie’s party was “Burning Down Another Year,” a nod and wink to the extreme heat of this past year. Everyone was adorned in their hottest red attire, except Phil Aponte. Somehow, Phil missed the memo, which resulted in lots of ribbing. Dolores Kastan, Carolyn Jensen and Lynne Birdt organized the celebration. Dolores provided a spectacular cake that had flames of icing dancing around a photo of Marie. Continuing the Burning Down Another Year theme, the friends danced to “Fireball” by Pitbull. It was a wonderful party and a great end to the hot summer!
In late September, Greg and I had an unforgettable trip to the Western Part of Ireland in County Clare. It was a journey organized by the family and friends of the late John O’Donohue. He is the beloved author of several of my favorite books, Anam Cara, Eternal Echoes, Connamara Blues, To Bless the Space Between Us and Divine Beauty. At a particularly dark and challenging time of my life (we all have them sooner or later), his words were an anchor that pulled me through the storm. In particular, this line: “Sometimes you come to a threshold in your life, and you may feel like
Carol Cummins and Greg Podczaski bravely looking over the 100-meter, cliffs of Dun Aonghasa Fort, Inis Mor of the Aran Islands.
Family. They drove us to ancient sacred wells, brought us to beautiful ruins, hiked the Burren Landscapes that John wrote so eloquently about, grieved with us at the family grave, showed us the beautiful beach near the school they attended, and to sum it up, they just enfolded us in the Love that they offered so generously. Now I understand what John meant when he said that absence is not vacant, it carries the fullness of presence. I felt John’s beautiful spirit lived through his family and friends. You can find out more about John O’Donohue by checking out his website, looking into his books or even taking a look at a documentary of the pilgrimage he led, it’s in DVD form. There is also a lovely interview by Krista Tippett in her podcast On Being, recorded before he passed away.
Trawler
Trawler Village Ian Recovery
It is now a year since powerful Hurricane Ian struck The Landings, and we are so thankful to Rick Camper, our Trawler board members, and all the amazing volunteers that pitched in and helped restore our village. We have new roofs, beautiful landscaping with palm trees and flowers that will better suit our Florida climate, carports with repairs started, and too many other details to itemize.
Nancy with her family
Nancy holding a Koala Bear
Dale Schenian
Front seated: Marie Di Rosa; L-R First row: Joyce Robitzek, Gail Campbell, Josie Kingsley, Mario Di Rosa, Lynne Birdt, Maria Aponte, Dave Hutson;L-R Second row: Carolyn Jensen, Dolores Kastan, Joanne Jenkins, Bridget Hampson, Gus Robitzek, Maureen Anderson; Gentlemen L-R Back Wall: Phil Aponte, Harry Hampson
Al & Patti Palumbo thealster6@gmail.com
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We are blessed to live in Trawler Village with so many wonderful neighbors who give all of themselves for a place we all can enjoy. “Now I remember that!”
backdrop for a nostalgic drive in LeRoy’s original purchase of a 1966 Oldsmobile Dynamic ‘88 convertible. The vehicle is still in the family!
Heading north again, and playing tag with 18-wheelers, the Flemings continued to I-81 and Frederick, MD. This was where they spent their earning years. Visiting with decades-old friends was a delight. The couple also made a notable stop at the 163-year-old Great Frederick Fair. A bowl of navy bean soup and country ham sandwich set their taste buds down memory lane.
Sad to see you leave Wishing all the best to Maggie Palmer, who is moving to Charlston SC where her daughter and son in-law live.
For years, Ann and LeRoy Fleming placed precious memories into the back corners of their mind, but a September 2023 visit to the north changed that. A flight to North Carolina visiting their son, Barry, in Apex, NC, was a portion of the two-week giant loop. North Carolina gave way to Rocky Mount, VA, and their daughter, Kathryn. The mountains near Roanoke, VA provided the
The next day they bellied up to an all you can eat Maryland steamed crab buffet that was simply mouthwatering. Ann and LeRoy bid so long to the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, crossed over the “Bay Bridge,” and entered the eastern shore of Maryland. Their final stop was at the home of Bill and Ann Collier, friends for over 50 years. While there, they enjoyed another delicious, steamed crab dinner before driving back to NC. The quick, quiet, and happy flight back to Ft. Myers ended their northward excursion. Finally, they were home!
Maggie was a long time Landings resident. She originally owned in Ariel before moving to Trawler. Farewell and best wishes, Maggie; we will miss you!
Windjammer
Windjammer Oldtimers
This story takes us back to 1988. Judi and Pierce Archdale discovered Windjammer and became part of the fabric of the village. As active boaters they joined the Boat Club, later dubbed “Yacht Club.” Pierce had been career Army which took him to all corners of the world, but he also loved exploring on his own and passed this travel bug onto Judi. Alongside travel, Judi and Pierce raised daughters Danita and Shannon who now reside outside St. Louis and Colorado Springs respectively. Danita has daughter 12-year-old Jillian. Shannon’s son Zane followed his father’s passion and is in the Army; his sister Tori is 15. Sadly, Pierce passed in late 2000.
Judi, ever the explorer, has continued to travel at least twice a year – preferring cruises and tours – most recently to Dublin, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland. Judi’s past activities included 50 years of ice skating and snow skiing! But with a Masters in Health Administration, she had a fulfilling career as case manager visiting her patients, helping them get back to driving, working, etc.
Following their mom’s lead Shannon recently earned her BA in Business; Danita is certified as a school nurse, earning her BA in nursing. The whole clan came to visit for a reunion a few years ago which included a cruise, Disney World, Prawnbrokers of course, and happiest times!
Ariel
Welcome, Ariel and Landings Residents! Boo!!!
It’s time to scare away the Witches, Ghosts and Goblins and put our Halloween costumes and decorations in storage and get ready for Thanksgiving. We all have a lot to be thankful for and have been blessed to have survived Hurricane Ian. We have watched our Chris Erwin cerwin.home@gmail.com
Thank you, Gwen! Ariel residents are slowly starting to return back from their summer homes. Other residents here are continuing to travel prior to returning
Maggie Palmer
Sharyl Leifeld & Stacey Gossmann staceygossmann@comcast.net
community spring into action with the residents left here pitching in and working together, bringing her back to her former shining glory. We enjoy each day with beautiful views of sunrises and vibrant sunsets from Ariel and The Landings. The picture of our sunset is from Ariel’s Gwen Morrison.
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Marie DePaula and Michael Mirkin, are traveling on a three-week tour and river cruise with Tauck Tours, in Europe (Budapest-Hungry, Vienna-Austria, Prague-Czech Republic, and more) and continuing to travel on the Danube River, leaving Durnstein, Austria and continuing to the Prague-Czech Republic. Smooth sailing my friends!
Grand Canyon North Rim plus Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and Hoover Dam. They saw Carrie Underwood at Las Vegas where they came out ahead by $10.
Katherine and Larry Nutt are probably two of the Landings mosttraveled residents. They have been everywhere around the world. Right now, they are in Japan after flying to Vancouver, Canada, and cruising along the coastline of Alaska. This picture is of the Hubbard Glacier while their Regent ship sails along the way. They plan to return from Japan and their voyage on the 12th of October. Please stay safe! Many kudos for your stamina and “Art of the Adventure.”
Ariel residents
Claudette Chartrand and Bruce Miller have recently returned from their trip to Venice, Italy and Greek Island Cruise in late September. They sent us photos from Venice where they stopped and toured the city for a few days before departing on their ship for a tour of the Adriatic Sea, and Greek Islands. Bravo Claudette and Bruce! This may be one of the last times Saint Mark’s Square is not under water!!! Everyone pray!!!
Clipper Cove
Births and a Birthday
We are blessed! Jeff and Angie Leonard are going to add a fourth grandchild. Their daughter Whitney is expecting a baby boy in November. Angie threw a shower.
Holly Morris and Tyler Bumsted are also expanding their family. Their daughter is expecting Baby Boy Larochelle. Holly’s family also threw a shower.
Maisie Seiverling maisieseiverling@yahoo.com
Not to be outdone, Bill and Jean Quinn welcomed a new grandson, William Dennis on September 21.
Susan Semerad celebrated a birthday September 25. In connection with her birthday, she initiated a Facebook fundraiser for Alex’s Lemonade Stand in memory of her granddaughter.
Travelers and Golfers
Karen Shelton and Willie Scroggs took in the sights at the
The Hahns have taken a pause in the great loop trip. They decided to lay up close to Chicago and resume in 2024.
Karen Shelton and Willie Scroggs
David and Maisie Seiverling welcomed Michael Dring from the Landings. Dring golfed Hershey West with David.
Teri and Al Fansler’s granddaughter is a senior at Hope College where she medaled in two golf tournaments.
Longboat
Way to Go, Cece!
Congratulations go out to CeCe Loper, who completed her bike ride for the James Cancer Institute on August 6th. She sends her gratitude to all who contributed to her ride for fighting cancer.
The month of November is when we honor our veterans. Veterans Day is one of the holidays that has changed over the years. In the past, it was referred to as Armistice Day in honor of the first anniversary of the end of WWI. The war officially ended in 1918, at the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name to Veterans Day so that all veterans, living or deceased, are celebrated.
A federal holiday in the United States, Veterans Day is officially observed each year on November 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. With 18.2 million vets living in the United States, it is a holiday most communities celebrate with festivals, parades, and recognition of local veterans. Veterans Day is all about honoring those who served. When you see veterans, thank them. They probably don’t hear it enough, and Veterans Day is the perfect opportunity to express your gratitude for their service.
Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day, a day to remember those service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. Memorial Day is in May of each year. A point of etiquette - the U.S. Flag:
It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if it is properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
When not displayed, the flag should be folded in its customary manner (in a triangle). Do you know how to dispose of a flag correctly when the flag has become worn? Check with the American Legion. They can respectfully dispose of your worn flag. Never discard a worn flag in the trash. It is disrespectful.
Please welcome our new residents, Mike & Lynda Redmon, who recently purchased 4621 S. Landings Drive. We’re glad to have you as neighbors!
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Ann Power annpower103@gmail.com
Left – Morris/Bumstead shower; top right – the Quinns; bottom right – Whitney Leonard Bonser and Angie Bonser
Abby Fansler golfs a 75.
Cece crossing the finish line
New Longboat Owners, Mike and Lynda Redmon
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Mariner’s Cove
For the past 6 years Patrick Rookey has served as a volunteer driver for the Salvation Army Disaster Canteen Truck. Some events are fun, but the real work is responding to hurricane disasters. There is a 2-week commitment which took him to places such as New Orleans, Pensacola, and Fort Myers. Recently, he was in Gainesville after Idalia. Up to 1,000 meals per day can be served out of the canteen. Patrick feels a great sense of accomplishment helping those in need and volunteering for such an awesome organization.
patharben@aol.com
Twenty ladies from MCV came together at the Helm to enjoy lunch together.
The Purses are planning the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Praise Service at Picnic Pointe from 9 am to 9:45 am on Thanksgiving. The Ladies’ and Men’s Bible Studies will offer refreshments, songs of praise will be sung, and Fred Garner will give a short sermon and give thanks to God for our many blessings.
Gretchen and Bob Howard rented in Trawler and Windjammer before buying their home in MCV in 1998. Bob worked for Pan
The Role Of Glucose
You may have heard the word “glucose” before, but what exactly is it and why is it so important to our health? Glucose is simply our blood sugar, and it’s the “fuel” that drives our nervous system. It plays an essential role in healing chronic problems because it supplies our nervous system with the energy it needs to do its job. Of course, healing only happens when our glucose is in optimal range (85-99) and when our A1C is below 5.6. Both of these numbers are a part of routine blood work.
In the same way that a car needs the proper fuel for its engine to start and to drive down the road, your nervous system needs the right levels of glucose to function optimally. Not only is the type of fuel important, the amount of fuel is key as well. If you don’t have enough glucose, your body can’t create the energy it needs to function. (Anything below 85 is hypoglycemia.) Yet if there’s too much glucose present in your body, you’ll feel slow, sluggish, and tired after eating. (Anything above 99 is hyperglycemia.) An abundance of glucose can also have a severely damaging effect on the nervous system. The higher the number, the more damaging the effects to your nervous system, brain, blood vessels and organs resulting in problems such as kidney failure or blindness.
There are a few ways to measure the glucose levels of your body. The first and most common way is through a simple blood test. Based on your results, you can see if your glucose (aka blood sugar) levels
Am for over 35 years, so the Howards often came to Florida and eventually found The Landings. While Bob worked, Gretchen raised two boys and was the chief driver of the neighborhood. She volunteered at the hospital, driving a cart from the gift shop, and belonged to the Hospital Auxiliary. They also raised English bulldogs. Gretchen played tennis and took golf lessons with Bob before they moved to The Landings. The Howards were from Portland, Oregon, and met on a blind date set up by Gretchen’s sister. Gretchen has two grandsons.
Trent is married with a son and Matthew, who lived with her and Bob for many years and was known as “The Prince” here in MCV, is still single and loves to visit.
After moving to MCV, Gretchen collected shells, played tennis and golf and worked as a gardener at Lakes Park for 4 years while Bob took care of the train. Bob passed away in 2019. She still plays golf and enjoys going out with the lunch bunch but has given up her tennis.
are too high or too low. The most simple, inexpensive (free!) at-home “test” to evaluate your glucose levels is to pay attention to the way you feel before and after meals.
If your blood sugar is too low (a condition known as “hypoglycemia”), you will feel a lack of concentration and focus as well as irritability prior to eating. Have you ever heard the term “hangry?” After you eat and your body becomes inundated with glucose, you’ll start to feel better. If your glucose levels are too low, you may also have a tendency to wake up at night, have trouble sleeping, and often skip breakfast.
If your glucose levels are too high (known as “hyperglycemia”),you’ll likely feel sleepy and sluggish after eating, especially if your meal contains lots of carbohydrates. Too much blood sugar may also cause you to be constantly thirsty, have headaches, or have trouble concentrating.
When your glucose levels are properly balanced, you don’t experience the “hangry” feelings, the “crash” after a meal, or the constant cravings for sugars and starches. The only thing that should happen after you eat is that you feel full. That’s it.
Dr. Rob Davis, DC is the Best Selling Author of Breaking the Cycle, How to take control of your health when traditional medicine has failed. An amazon #1 new release in preventive medicine and fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome. Call (239) 482-8686 to schedule an appointment.
Pat Benner
The Salvation Army Disaster Canteen Truck
Mariner’s Cove ladies do lunch
Gretchen Howard with one of her shell art pieces
BUFFET
STARTERS
& SALADS
Shrimp Cocktail | Butternut Squash Bisque | French Onion Soup
Harvest Salad Bar with Assorted Greens & Toppings Cornbread & Seasoned Rolls | Fruit Salad
CARVING STATIONS
Roasted Turkey with Traditional Cranberry Sauce New York Strip Loin | Smoked Ham with a Cider Raisin Glaze
CHAFFERS
Herb Roasted Salmon with Lemon Butter | Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans & Maple Rosemary Butter | Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms & Crispy Onions | Sage Stuffing | Creamy
Whipped Potatoes with Giblet Gravy | Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Assorted Pies | Cakes | Mini Pastries DESSERTS
Coffee | Tea | Iced Tea | Lemonade
LLGA-18 Ladies’ Golf Happenings!
By Mary Ann Spry
By the time you read this, you will have seen our league members in their new colors as the official league play has begun. The team winning first place on Day 1 included Linda Frances, Lindy Worrall, Nancy Yavorsky, and Alyssa Klasek. The “Welcome Back” play with the 9-Hole League hosted by Nancy Yavorsky and Carol Donohue is a highlight of the month as usual involving team play and more fun.
We look forward to meeting our new members each season and welcome Marcia Fry, Alyssa Klasek and Jean Hokana to the fold. We all look forward to getting to know you. Members, please remember to wear your nametags each Wednesday so we can jog our memories with names after a summer season away and making it easier for those check-in gals.
Our first LEGA play away event was held at Lake Fairways Country Club in N. Fort Myers. Information is posted on the bulletin board each month with details for participating in these golf tournaments. Our league will host LEGA the 1st of the month and will bring ladies from 8 other like clubs to enjoy our challenging course and Chef Richards’ creations. LEGA is the “Ladies Executive Golf Association.”
Our League was busy all summer playing 16 weeks when rain, weather or maintenance closures didn’t interfere with play. Kudos to Jeanne Parks for participating in all 16 weeks. That is outstanding!
November will be a busy month as the AFFAIR, which was previously held in February is being played on the 15th of the month. Make sure you sign up thru ForeTees with a gentleman guest, who is not your spouse. This event is always such fun and brings lots of laughs and camaraderie throughout the day.
Fall weather here in the mountains is so beautiful to play golf. Cooler temps with beautiful Aspen gold with some red sumacs make for a spectacular setting. Usually we are treated to deer, coyote, fox and I can’t forget those chirping Prairie dogs always scampering around too close to the greens. Have a great month and enjoy your game. Thank our veterans who have served us courageously for our freedom!
Looking great and ready to play!
