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The 3 Sabal Springs competitive tennis teams have completed another busy season. The men’s White Team, captained by Paul Peterson, finished 3rd in the 8 team Senior No. Ft. Myers league.
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The women compete in two leagues. SWIFT, a local league, consists of 7 teams and all members must reside in the community they play for. The season begins in early November through mid-March. Sabal ladies played well, had fun and placed in the middle of the pack. The LCWTL league consists of 23 teams and all players must be 55 years of age and live in Lee County. We travel as far as Sanibel for matches.This league begins in early October through March. Sabal Springs, led by captain Gayle Malvezzi, is very proud to say that we placed 2nd in this league - and had lots of very close but fun matches along the way - and more often than not followed by a team lunch.
We will have a luncheon in the Sunshine Room soon to celebrate the end of another league season. All women who play tennis, whether on a team or not, were invited and we expect a large group.
Although many players are snowbirds there will continue to be open tennis for men and women at the usual times. All residents are welcome to come play ��
TENNIS TALK
A ONE OF A KIND WOMAN
By Cathy Ward
As she nears 90 years of age, Sabal Springs resident Paula Scheff is definitely a person who knows who she is.
“Of course I am proud of my German heritage,” she says quickly with still a hint of German accent. “My heart is still there. Munich, where I was born, is again a most beautiful city, and Bavaria is the most wonderful state in Germany. We have mountains, lakes, rivers. Everything you could want.”
Paula was born in Munich on Oct 22, 1934, the youngest of four children, to Wolfgang and Eva Horach. At the age of three, her father died of injuries suffered in World War I. He had been drafted as a young man. Her mother raised their four children alone, but life became a nightmare during World War II. Their apartment was bombed twice near the end of World War II, and they had to climb from the rubble to survive. Those war years were a struggle. “We lived very frugally,” she said. “After the war we lived in the crowded basement of our building but all of us survived.” After the war, Paula met a young man, Luben, who was studying engineering at the university there. When Luben immigrated to the USA to work in the automotive world, he brought Paula here a short time later, and they were married when Paula was 19.
Luben’s work took him to many places as they raised their three children, Stephen, Monica and Paul. Paula especially loved their years in South Africa when Luben worked for General Motors. “South Africa is a most wonderful place,” she said. “ I would encourage all to see it.”
When Luben retired, they discovered a new community being built in south Florida, chose a model, had it built, and moved here in 1989. Their home on Dracena is one of the oldest in our community. At the time, the first 50 home owners were given free golf for life. Paula is the only one still on that list.
In her youth in Bavaria, Paula joined a swim team and won numerous awards with her backstroke skills. To this day, she still swims 40 to 60 laps a day in our pool. She used to swim 100 laps.
But swimming is just one of her physical fitness endeavors. She also walks three miles each day, plays golf and tennis, and until recently biked around the community every day. She also does all her own cleaning and cooking and scrubs her kitchen floor daily.. Her home is immaculate and she is especially proud of her bloom filled gardens.
Sadly, her much loved husband passed away four years
ago at 97 years. They were married for 66 years. “He was a real gentleman,” she said, “and truly brilliant.”
On her kitchen table, you will find a book written in German. She is bilingual and reads in German to keep her German language skills fresh. She maintains German food is simply “the best.”
It distresses her to see so many people in the USA unwilling to eat well or exercise for good health. “Junk food is the culprit,’ she says. Now living alone, Paula is still active in Sabal Springs activities, including playing bridge. Her children visit often and friends and neighbors are always popping in. “We have always loved it here,” she said. “I plan to stay.”
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
By Susan Goyer
Bill & Coleen Curry of 3670 Sabal Springs Blvd. celebrate their 60th wedding anniversarywhat a milestone. Please join me in wishing them a very happy anniversary!
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS:
Richard “Dick” F. Burany of Dragonia Drive, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the age of 81.
TIME TO EXERCISE
By Mary Ann Baillargeon
We are considering either adding a second “Norma’s Exercise” at 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or canceling the 8am class and just having the 10am class. Please let us know your thoughts, this class is for both men and women. Please contact Johanna Schoenberger at 239-567-0358.
WEDNESDAY BRIDGE
By Pat Harp
March 13 1. Pat Harp
Tied Janet Jones and Sylviane Threlkeld
March 20 1. Ulla Wistehuff
2. Bonnie Halberg
March 27 1. Earl Russell
2. Nan Shewalter
3. Cheryl Taylor
April 3 1. Earl Russell 2. Greg Jessup
3. Pat Harp
March 4
MONDAY DUPLICATE
BRIDGE WINNERS
By Earl Russell
1st Mike & Cathy Ward
2nd Dave & Chris Bennett
3rd Walt & Rita Masters
March 11 1st Mike & Cathy Ward
1st Walt & Rita Masters
2nd Earl Russell & Sharon Sullivan
March 18 1st Earl Russell & Mike Ward
2nd Bonnie Halberg & Ulla Wistenhuff
3rd Ed Dudley & Ellen Zinner
March 25 1st Earl Russell & Sharon Sullivan
2nd Dave & Chris Bennett
3rd Roger Lundholm & Sylviane Threlkeld
QUILTING
By Janice A. Born
Quilting resumed Monday, March 25 at 9:30 in the A/C room. If you are a quilter or like to sew and want to learn how to quilt, come join us. Sometimes we make tote bags, table runners, and wall hangings as well as quilts. We usually work on our own projects. However, in September we all work on making pillowcases for Ryan’s Case for Smiles. Last year we turned in a total of 74. We have two machines in the A/C room but you are welcome to bring your own. I know I prefer to use my own. Stop by the A/C room any Monday morning to see what we’re working on. We’ll be there from 9:30 to 11:30.
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN
By Loretta Gehman
This golf season has seen an unusual amount of holes in one being achieved on our Sabal Springs golf course. On Friday, April 5th while participating in the Couples Golf Tournament, lightning struck once more. On the par 3 hole number two, Shirley Berry teed off while playing with her husband Mike and John and Gayle Barnes and achieved her fourth career milestone. Her description of the shot was, “it wasn’t pretty, in fact, it was a worm burner”, meaning it never left the ground on its way to the green and eventually into the hole. If you see Shirley, congratulate her on her hole in one which netted her the substantial winnings in the “Hole in One” pot.
SABAL SHUFFLERS
By Carol Homa
The 2023-24 season was celebrated with their second annual dinner hosted by Genny and Tom Lindemann. Over 35 residents/guests enjoyed friendly competition every Tuesday and Thursday. The group also welcomed new residents, Karen/Archie Cox, Debbie List, Terry Clark and Joe Parisi.
Although the formal season winds down as snowbirds return to their summer residences, the courts, equipment and posted regulations are readily available to residents and their guests. As a reminder we ask that you use this amenity appropriately. Join us next season to perhaps learn a new game, hone an old skill, make new friends or renew acquaintances.
Genny n Tom Lindemann. Sandy McGregor, Gordon Knipe, Wynn McGregor.
Sandy Knipe, Carol Homa, Gale Cissell, Don Jackel, Bill Shewalter.
Norm Mihan, Eric Jones Joann Degoey, Marty Toper, Frank Degoey
EASTER EGG HUNT
By Douglas Pechstein
On March 30th it was a great day for an Easter Egg Hunt! We had approximately 45 kids with grandparents, great grandparents and it all happened on a beautiful morning.
The Easter Bunny and Mrs Bunny were there with lots of goodies, the horse and pony rode into the Sabal Springs corral.
There were so many volunteers helping make this the best Easter Egg Hunt ever. Thank you Sabal Springs.
THAT’S A BUSY GOLF COURSE
By Loretta Gehman
Anyone looking out their back lanai on Saturday, March 16th would surely be able to verify that statement as forty-six couples took to the fairways to compete in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Couples event. All shades of green were worn that day whether or not you were of Irish heritage. Shamrocks and pots of gold adorned the golf course as the competitors were challenged to closest to the pin contests as well as closest to the fairway flags on hole number “Lucky 13”. The individual winners for those contests were as follows:
Closest to the pin on hole# 4 women
Bonnie Halberg
Closest to the pin on hole# 2 men’s white
Brian Ward
Closest to the pin on hole# 8 men’s gold
Richard Wine
Closest to the fairway flag hole# 13 women
Terri Carpenter
Closest to the fairway flag hole# 13 men Wayne Piper
After play was completed and the scores tallied, the following couples were announced as winners: 1st Place
Brian & Jane Ward and Bill & Laurie Simkins 2nd Place
Ron & Coleen Birmingham and Dave & Robin Fritz 3rd Place
Scott & Patsy Clark and Bob Connelly & Liz Jurocko 4th Place
Bonnie & Gary Halberg and Bob and Kathy Carpenter
Congratulations to all of the winners!
SABAL SPRINGS ARTS AND CRAFTS APRIL LUNCHEON
by Mary Ann Baillargeon
On April 9, 2024, the Arts & Crafts Group met at Blackbeard’s Tavern in Mariana Town for our luncheon. Approximately we had 50 ladies in attendance. We started the meeting with the pledge of allegiance.
We had 3 choices for lunch, and all were delicious, and the service was very good.
Mary Ann Baillargeon read the Secretary report which was read and approved.
Sandy Cocca read the Treasures report which was read and approved.
Linda Voto announced today was licorice day! She explained the history, and uses of it for its medicinal properties. It was also brewed into beer, also in cakes. Licorice was given to each of us.
We acknowledged 1 birthday and 1 anniversary of 50 years being celebrated.
Sunshine report given by Lynn Suhr a get-well card was sent to Susan Costa on her surgery, and also to Shirley Marsh.
A check was presented to Miguel Medina, for Make a Wish, of $14,339.00, which will be for 2 children to make their wish come true.
We will have a pop-up class coming up on April 26th on making coasters, presented by Mary Maher. Information will be sent out.
Linda had asked by a show of hands who would like to continue eating lunch out instead of at the Standard. It was voted to continue eating out at different restaurants.
Our next luncheon will be on May 7th. More information to follow.
The meeting ended with the raffle and 50-50 drawings being held.
F R ALL THE MARBLES
By Loretta Gehman
Every Saturday morning throughout the fall/winter season here in Sabal Springs, couples fill our golf course to compete against others for the weekly title of best foursome. The culmination of Saturday couples golf competition arrives in early April when the annual couples’ tournament takes place over two days filled with four different games to challenge the skills and the patience of those twosomes. Day one took place on Friday, April 5th when forty couples took to the links to play a shamble format on the first nine holes followed by a best ball format on the back nine holes. In a shamble, both team members tee off and choose the best ball location to play the second shot and they then hit their own ball from wherever it lands until the ball is in the hole. The lowest of the two scores is recorded. In the best ball format, each team plays their own ball into the hole and the best score is tallied. After playing on the first day the couples return home and eagerly anticipate the email detailing the results of the day to determine their standing, who they play with the following day and what they have to do to advance into the money for day two. This year there were three flights of golfers with money to be won in all three flights. Day two arrived just as beautiful as day one with cool morning temperatures, bright and sunny skies and gentle breezes welcoming the couples with promises of great playing conditions on a well-groomed golf course thanks to Sabal Golf Director Michael Stewart, Superintendent Dayton and his crew.
The games for day two consisted of a scramble on the front nine and the always eagerly anticipated alternate shot. The scramble is the game played every Saturday where each golfer tees off and the best ball location is chosen to be played by both for the second shot. That is continued on each shot thereafter until the ball is in the hole. One score per team is recorded. The alternate shot format seems to pose the most troubling moments of this event. Both team members tee off and the best ball location is chosen from which to proceed. The person who did not hit that shot must go next and the team members
alternate shots until the ball goes into the hole. As you can imagine, there are good-natured jabs and jests going back and forth throughout this portion of the contest. In the end winners are crowned and celebrations are held and three couples go home with “all the marbles”. This year’s winners were as follows:
“A” Flight 1st Place Ron & Coleen Birmingham
2nd Place Brian & Jane Ward
3rd Place Larry & Barb Cassidy
4th Place Al Parchuck & Donna Ireland
“B” Flight 1st Place Jeff & Linda Charlesworth
2nd Place Charlie & Judy Andrews
3rd Place Wayne & Cathy Piper
4th Place Dave & Loretta Gehman
“C” Flight 1st Place Dick Hansen & Mary Lou Collins
2nd Place Sid & Yvonne Cegelski
3rd Place Bucko & Donna Blosinski
4th Place John & Sandy Cocca
5th Place Len Hallesy & Joy Melin
6th Place John & Gayle Barnes
Congratulations, everyone. A big thanks to Dave and Robin Fritz for all of their work on this tournament. Special thanks to Bill and Laurie Simkins, Al Parchuck & Donna Ireland and Dave and Loretta Gehman for setting up the dining room for lunch afterwards in The Standard.
l-r "A Flight winners Ron (rear) and Coleen Birmingham (front), "B" Flight winners Jeff Charlesworth (rear) and Linda Charlesworth (front), "C" Flight winners Dick Hansen (rear) and Mary Lou Collins (front).
GOLF WINNERS
Mar. 12-April 11
By Charlene Frantz
Saturday Couples’ Scramble
Mar. 16-St Patrick’s Day Scramble (see article)
Mar. 23
C Flight-1st place- Nan Shewalter 2nd place- Charley Frantz
9 Hole players
A Flight-1st place- Helen Parlett 2nd place-Robin Fritz
B Flight-1st place-Linda Charlesworth
2nd place-Susan Roberts 3rd place- Arlene O’Donnell
April 10
1st place team-Cathy and Bob Carpenter, Nan Shewalter and Ed Herrgard
2nd place team-Judy and Charlie Andrews, Coleen and Ron Birmingham
3rd place team-Terri Carpenter and Dave Worthington, Linda and Jeff Charlesworth
4th place team-Bonnie and Gary Halberg, Linda Hood and Greg Rood
5th place team-Yvonne and Sid Cegelski, Sharon and Jim Croxton
6th place team-Shirley and Michael Berry, Linda Sholette and Gary Clapp
7th place team-Donna and Bucko Blosinski, Robin and Dave Fritz
8th place team-Sandy and John Cocca, Mary and Mark Richards
Mar. 30
1st place team-Mary Lou Collins and Dick Hansen, Charley and Roger Frantz
2nd place team-Joy Melin and Len Hallesy, Laurie and Bill Simkins
3rd place team-Yvonne and Sid Cegelski, May and Richard Wine
4th place team-Kathy and Bob Carpenter, Barton Sala and Gavin Kirk
5th place team-Gayle and John Barnes, Linda Hood and Greg Rood
6th place team-Karol and Keith Bunch, Deb and Tom Phillips
7th place team-Cathy and Wayne Piper, Kathy Steel and Mark Vargo
April 5 & 6 Couples’ Tournament (See article)
Wednesday Ladies’ League
Mar. 13
A Flight
1st place- Shirley Berry 2nd place-Faye Cantrell
B Flight1st place-Lorainne Rechten 2nd place-Sue Short
C Flight
1st place-Cathy Piper 2nd place-Mary Holten 3rd place-Linda Sholette
9 Hole Players
A Flight
1st place-Gayle Barnes 2nd place-Kathy Carpenter
B Flight
1st place-Phyllis Oswald 2nd place- Linda Charlesworth
Mar.15 Club Championship
Club Champion – Barton Sala 2nd place-Mary Lou Collins
A Flight Champion-Loretta Gehman 2nd place- Sue Short
B Flight Champion-Patsy Clark 2nd place- Charley Frantz Mar. 20
A Flight-1st place- Shirley Berry 2nd place-Reenie Heberer
B Flight-1st place- Coleen Birmingham 2nd place-Sue Short 3rd place-Sue LaPlume
C Flight-1st place-Cheri Armstrong 2nd place- Charley Frantz
9 Hole Players
A Flight-1st place-Robin Fritz 2nd place-Gayle Barnes
B Flight-1st place-Donna Orange 2nd place-Beth Zes Mar. 27
A Flight-1st place- Yvonne Cegelski 2nd place-May Wine
3rd place-Shirley Berry
B Flight-1st place-Patsy Clark 2nd place-Lorainne Rechten
3rd place- Laurie Simkins 4th place-Janet McEachern
C Flight-1st place-Judy Andrews 2nd place-Nan Shewalter
3rd Place-Charley Frantz
4th place- Mary Richards 5th place-Linda Sholette
Nine hole players
A Flight-1st place-Gayle Barnes 2nd place-Joy Melin
3rd place- Robin Fritz
B Flight-1st place-Mary Maher 2nd place-Helen Parlett
3rd place-Arlene O’Donnell
April 3
A Flight-1st place- Jane Ward 2nd place- Faye Cantrell
B Flight-1st place-Laurie Simkins 2nd place- Sue LaPlume
A Flight-1st place-Shirley Berry 2nd place-Faye Cantrell
B Flight-1st place-Laurie Simkins 2nd place-Arlene Roy
C Flight1st place- Judy Andrews
2nd place- Sandy Cocca 3rd place-Charley Frantz
9 hole players
A Flight-1st place- Kathy Carpenter
2nd place- Robin Fritz 3rd place-Ellie Birmingham
B Flight-1st place-Anita Johnson 2nd place-Susan Roberts
Thursday Men’s League
Mar. 14
White Flight 1st place team tie
Tony Baccari, Tom Miller, George Raley, Brian Ward
John Baas, Ed Herrgard, Bill Simkins, Dave Worthington
Gold Flight- 1st place team
Sid Cegelski, Len Hallesy, Larry Holten
Closest-to-the-pin Hole # 7 White- George Raley
Mar. 15- Club Championship
Club Champion-Ron Birmingham 2nd place- Larry Cassidy
A Flight Champion-Dave Fritz 2nd place- Bruce Mack
B Flight Champion-Bob Connelly 2nd place-Roger Frantz
C Flight Champion-Tom Miller 2nd place- Guy Armstrong
D Flight Champion-John Barnes 2nd place-Paul Perdue
E Flight Champion- Jeff Duncan 2nd place- Leo Pierson
Mar. 21
White Flight
1st place-Ed Herrgard 2nd place-Keith Bunch
3rd place-Dave Fritz
4th place-Bob Connelly 5th place-Roger Frantz
6th place-Greg Rood
Gold Flight- 1st place- Jeff Duncan
2nd place tie-Bill Hare, Earl Russell, Paul Reitmeier
Closest-to-the-pin Hole #9
White- Keith Bunch Gold- Paul Perdue
Mar. 28
White Flight-1st place team tie
Larry Cassidy, Roger Frantz, Ed Herrgard, Dave Worthington
Doug Mazurk, Wayne Piper, Mike Webster
Gold Flight
1st place team-John Barnes, Len Hallesy, Bill Har, Russ Mattson
Closest-to-the-pin Hole #8
White- John Baas Gold- Gary Clapp
April 4
White Flight 1st place team-Dave Fritz, Ed Herrgard, Bill LaPorte, Bill Simkins
Gold Flight 1st place team-John Cocca, Joe Klein, Paul Reitmeier, Earl Russell
Closest-to-the-pin Hole #11 White- Bill Simkins
April 11
White Flight- 1st place Dave Fritz
2nd place-Dave Abati 3rd place-Bill Simkins
Gold Flight
1st place-John Linehan 2nd place-Ken Nosek
Closest-to-the-pin Hole #14 Dave Abati
SABAL SPRINGS ARTS AND CRAFTS
FASHION SHOW 2024 MAKE A WISH
by Mary Ann Baillargeon
On March 21, 2024, the Arts & Crafts Group had the “Make A Wish” 9th annual fashion show at our updated clubhouse. The fashions were from Dillard's, the Naples store manager Lisa Sangster, was the commentator.
The guest speakers from the Make a Wish foundation were Miguel Medina and Fran Waldman. And our Special guest model Sara Faella who was the make a wish recipient. A total donation of $14,339.00 was raised. The money raised was $800 more than last year.
Our models were Jeanine Clapp, Sheri Weitner, Maddy Jennings, Sharri Roser, Lynn Suhr, Phyllis Sandler, Perry Swan, Sid Cegalski. The Ushers who escorted the models and delivered the winning baskets were Jeff Bloss, Tony Cantabene, Dave Mowery, Mark Richards.
The 70+ raffle baskets valued at $100 each were big hits with everyone. Dillard’s gave a $500 gift card and there was also a money tree and $500. Raffle prize!
Lunch was served by the Standard, and in addition each table had a crudité tray made by Patsy Clark.
The Arts and Crafts committee would like to thank all the supporters and the so very many sponsors who helped make the event a wonderful success.
Thank you to Linda Voto for her hard work leading the way for this event!
SUNSHINE SINGLES
by Geri Gregorio
It's approaching that time of year when some of the Singles will soon be heading back to their northern homes. We'll certainly miss them ...BUT...those of us who stick out the summer heat will still have a good time! March & April were fairly quiet months for us although we did have a great time touring the hotels and eating at Margaritaville and Sunseekers. Activities were rained out a few times but we did manage to squeeze in a few sunny days at the beach. Several members enjoyed going to Broadway Palm's Beautiful: Carole King Musical, and Florida Repertory Theater for Hank Williams--Lost Highway. Both shows were exceptionally well done--to say nothing of Broadway Palm's delicious buffet! We were anxious to return to the newly renovated Clubhouse and Standard restaurant on St Patrick's Day to dance to the sounds of our favorite group, Bandstand, and a new favorite DJ, Mike Bollea! Always fun, we joined Cape Coral singles at Pine Lakes for dinner and dancing. We played Shuffleboard, pickleball and tennis. Our group is currently discussing future activities such as mini-golf, shopping at Matlacha, and the possibility of monthly dining at a variety of local restaurants.
We're always open to new ideas and suggestions. If you're a single Sabal Springs resident, we invite and welcome you to join us. Our next meeting and potluck dinner will be at 5 PM on May 22nd at a member's home. Please call Geri Gregorio or Terri Marotta for the location of our meeting. We're looking forward to meeting you!
MARCH MADNESS
By Loretta Gehman
Sabal Springs experienced its own version of March Madness as it does every year to determine the champions of our golf course. The SSMGA and the SSLGA crowned a new set of winners following play-offs in each of the various flights of golfers which for the gentlemen took two weeks and the ladies finished in one week. The format is match play which, simply put, is two flighted golfers play as many holes as are necessary for one to win more holes than the other thereby advancing to the next round until just two golfers are remaining to compete in the final day of play with one being declared the “Club Champion'' for their flight.
The SSMGA had six flights this year while the SSLGA had three eighteen-hole flights and two nine-hole flights. The competition was intense, the matches well played and the victories well deserved. The winners were as follows:
Men’s “E” Flight
Jeff Duncan defeated Leo Pierson
Men’s “D” Flight
John Barnes defeated Paul Perdue
Men’s “C” Flight
Tom Miller defeated Guy Armstrong
Men’s “B” Flight
Bob Connelley defeated Roger Frantz
Sabal Springs
Men’s “A” Flight
Dave Fritz defeated Bruce Mack
Women’s 9-Hole “B” Flight
Beth Zes defeated Susan Roberts
Women’s 9-Hole “A” Flight
Kathy Carpenter defeated Robin Fritz
Women’s 18-Hole “B” Flight
Patsy Clark defeated Charley Frantz
Women’s 18-Hole “A” Flight
Loretta Gehman defeated Sue Short
AND FINALLY…drum roll, please…
SSMGA Championship Flight
Ron Birmingham defeated Larry Cassidy
SSLGA Championship Flight
Barton Sala defeated Mary Lou Collins
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners who marched their way to victory!
Barton Sala, Michael Stewart and Ron Birmingham
left to right Barton Sala, Loretta Gehman, Patsy Clark, Kathy Carpenter and Beth Zes
Left to right Bob Connelley, Dave Fritz, John Barnes and Tom Miller
ARC (Kathy)
Mary Zitek (Chair)
Larry Kiger
Ron Frailly
William Rosasz
Sandy Cocca
Linda Sholette
Susan Roberts
Sue Dodge
EPC (Kathy)
Mike Temme (Chair)
Finance (Tom)
Bill Hare (Chair)
Susan Roberts
Gerry Arenstein
Gary Clapp
Building Maintenance (Jeff)
Gary Ravin (Chair)
Gene Cambell
Susan Costa
Larry Kiger
Compliance (Tom)
Patsy Clark (Chair)
Fining (Tom)
Patsy Clark (Chair)
Donna Orange
Rich Manning
Bill Rokosz
Diane Bloss
Communications (Jeff)
Linda Campbell (Chair)
Common Area
Maintenance (John)
Bill Juraco (Chair)
Pool (John)
Jeanine Clapp (Chair)
Contract Review (Rick)
Gary Clapp (Chair)
Decorating (Kathy)
Carol Duncan (Chair)
Tennis/Pickleball (Rick)
Bill Rokosz (Chair)
Document (Rick)
Earl Russell (Chair)
Welcome (John)
Lanier harrison (Co-Chair)
Jeanine Clapp (Co-Chair)
Diane Galante
Library (Kathy)
Dee Dunphy (Chair)
Golf (Jeff)
Scott Clark (Co-Chair)
Donna Ireland (Co-Chair)
These listings are maintained by the S.S.H.O.A. office, please notify the office of any changes or corrections by email or contacting the S.S.H.O.A. office at 239-731-2191. Room reservations (ALL) contact the S.S.H.O.A. office at 239-731-2191.PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARRANGE FOR ANY EVENT WHICH INVOLVES NON-RESIDENTS, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO NOTIFY THE GATEHOUSE
ACTIVITY CONTACTS 2024
Activities Group
Linda Mack 239-567-8474
Arts & Crafts Association Linda Voto 239-543-9927
Aquacise M/W/F Jeanine Clapp 309-737-7485
Aquacise T/TH Sandi Reichling 239-321-3467
Bingo
Book Club
Dee Dunphy 630-542-4595
Bowling .....................................................Betty Bliss 330-807-0813
Bridge (Duplicate) .................................. Earl Russell 630-926-1995
Bridge Social ................................................ Pat Harp 708-822-3931
Breeze Newsletter Mary Ann Baillargeon 734-771-0991
................................................Cathy Ward, Bill Hare, Donna Milbee
Card Making
Coffee Hour
Crocheting/Knitting
Dominoes
Bonnie Saxton 515-293-1834
Joyce Doherty 239-543-4540
Kristine Brooke 239-217-0128
Wanda Thomas 321-229-2222
Emergency Preparedness. ...................... Pat Convery 239-851-1308
Entertainment ......................................... Emily Ravin 800-983-5646
Euchre (Cards) ......................................... Jeanne Hill 239-851-3949
Exercise Ladies Diane Bucknavich 567 224 0495
Fitness Class Karen’s Karen Jamieson 315-783-3816
Golf Director Michael Stewart 239-731-0101
Golf Ladies (SSLGA) Loretta Gehman 814-937-2942
Golf Men’s (SSMGA) Greg Rood 585-545-5097
Hand & Foot
Phyllis Chauvin 239-823-8304
Hand Foot & Elbow
Wanda Thomas 321-229-2222 Library Dee Dunphy 630-542-4595
Mahjongg (Tuesday) Karen Winterie 570-877-1036
Michigan Rummy Midwest Group Sue Jessup 317-413-1899
New England Group Jan Lambert 239-217-0510
Pay Me (313)..................................... Wanda Thomas 321-229-2222
Pickleball...........................................Jim Van Kuiken 219-742-7171 ...............................................................Rick Stamper 330-858-1195
Pinochle Phyllis Kuback 856-237-4011
Poker Men’s Walt Massey 239-567-2401
Poker Ladies Rosa Venturini 239-543-7799
Quilting Janice Born 239-217-3615
Rummikub Wanda Thomas 321-229-2222
Shuffleboard Carol Homa 215-290-5274 ................................................................Norm Mihan 239-599-4503
Stitchery ........................................... Jackie Kampfert 239-292-4998
Sun Shine Singles ............................... Donna Milbee 317-979-0229
Tai Chi Madeline Brosius 239-826-8131
Tennis Association (Woman) Gayle Malvezzi 330-718-8998
Tennis Association (Men) Leo Pierson 607-426-4794
Welcoming Committee Jeanine Clapp 309-737-7485 Lanier Harrison 239-567-0031
Yoga Dawn Geraci 770-639-0271
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