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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.

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 .

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PAULA SCHEFF A ONE OF A KIND WOMAN

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.”

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

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

By Susan Goyer

Bill & Coleen Curry of 3670 Sabal Springs Blvd. celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary what 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

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1. Pat Harp Tied Janet Jones and Sylviane Threlkeld 1. Ulla Wistehuff 2. Bonnie Halberg 1. Earl Russell 2. Nan Shewalter 3. Cheryl Taylor 1. Earl Russell 2. Greg Jessup 3. Pat Harp

MONDAY DUPLICATE BRIDGE WINNERS

SABAL SHUFFLERS

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By Earl Russell

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1st 2nd 3rd March 11 1st 1st 2nd March 18 1st 2nd 3rd March 25 1st 2nd 3rd

The 2023-24 season was celebrated with their second annual dinner hosted by Genny and Tom Lindemann. Over Mike & Cathy Ward 35 residents/guests enjoyed friendly competition every Dave & Chris Bennett Tuesday and Thursday. The group also welcomed new Walt & Rita Masters residents, Karen/Archie Cox, Debbie List, Terry Clark and Mike & Cathy Ward Joe Parisi.

Walt & Rita Masters Although the formal season winds down as snowbirds Earl Russell & Sharon Sullivan return to their summer residences, the courts, equipment Earl Russell & Mike Ward and posted regulations are readily available to residents Bonnie Halberg & Ulla Wistenhuff and their guests. As a reminder we ask that you use this Ed Dudley & Ellen Zinner amenity appropriately. Join us next season to perhaps learn Earl Russell & Sharon Sullivan a new game, hone an old skill, make new friends or renew Dave & Chris Bennett Roger Lundholm & Sylviane Threlkeld acquaintances.

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.

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EASTER EGG HUNT

By Douglas Pechstein Terri Carpenter Closest to the fairway flag hole# 13 men On March 30th it was a great day for an Easter Egg Wayne Piper Hunt! We had approximately 45 kids with grandparents, great grandparents and it all happened on a beautiful After play was completed and the scores tallied, the morning.

The Easter Bunny and Mrs Bunny were there with lots following couples were announced as winners: of goodies, the horse and pony rode into the Sabal Springs 1st Place corral.

Brian & Jane Ward and Bill & Laurie Simkins 2nd Place There were so many volunteers helping make this the best Easter Egg Hunt ever. Thank you Sabal Springs.

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.

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 6

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.

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.

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

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).

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GOLF WINNERS

C Flight-1st place- Nan Shewalter 2nd place- Charley Frantz 9 Hole players Mar. 12-April 11 A Flight-1st place- Helen Parlett 2nd place-Robin Fritz

By Charlene Frantz B Flight-1st place-Linda Charlesworth Saturday Couples’ Scramble 2nd place-Susan Roberts 3rd place- Arlene Mar. 16-St Patrick’s Day Scramble (see article) O’Donnell Mar. 23 April 10 1st place team-Cathy and Bob Carpenter, Nan Shewalter and Ed Herrgard A Flight-1st place-Shirley Berry 2nd place-Faye 2nd place team-Judy and Charlie Andrews, Coleen and Ron Birmingham Cantrell 3rd place team-Terri Carpenter and Dave Worthington, Linda and Jeff Charlesworth B Flight-1st place-Laurie Simkins 2nd place-Arlene 4th place team-Bonnie and Gary Halberg, Linda Hood and Greg Rood Roy 5th place team-Yvonne and Sid Cegelski, Sharon and Jim Croxton C Flight1st place- Judy Andrews 6th place team-Shirley and Michael Berry, Linda Sholette and Gary Clapp 2nd place- Sandy Cocca 3rd place-Charley 7th place team-Donna and Bucko Blosinski, Robin and Dave Fritz Frantz 8th place team-Sandy and John Cocca, Mary and Mark Richards 9 hole players Mar. 30 A Flight-1st place- Kathy Carpenter 1st place team-Mary Lou Collins and Dick Hansen, Charley and Roger Frantz 2nd place- Robin Fritz 3rd place-Ellie 2nd place team-Joy Melin and Len Hallesy, Laurie and Bill Simkins Birmingham 3rd place team-Yvonne and Sid Cegelski, May and Richard Wine B Flight-1st place-Anita Johnson 2nd place-Susan 4th place team-Kathy and Bob Carpenter, Barton Sala and Gavin Kirk Roberts 5th place team-Gayle and John Barnes, Linda Hood and Greg Rood Thursday Men’s League 6th place team-Karol and Keith Bunch, Deb and Tom Phillips Mar. 14 7th place team-Cathy and Wayne Piper, Kathy Steel and Mark Vargo White Flight 1st place team tie Tony Baccari, Tom Miller, George Raley, Brian Ward April 5 & 6 Couples’ Tournament John Baas, Ed Herrgard, Bill Simkins, Dave Worthington (See article) Gold Flight- 1st place team Wednesday Ladies’ League Sid Cegelski, Len Hallesy, Larry Holten Mar. 13 A Flight Closest-to-the-pin Hole # 7 White- George Raley 1st place- Shirley Berry 2nd place-Faye Cantrell Mar. 15- Club Championship B FlightClub Champion-Ron Birmingham 2nd place- Larry Cassidy 1st place-Lorainne Rechten 2nd place-Sue Short A Flight Champion-Dave Fritz 2nd place- Bruce Mack C Flight B Flight Champion-Bob Connelly 2nd place-Roger Frantz 1st place-Cathy Piper 2nd place-Mary Holten C Flight Champion-Tom Miller 2nd place- Guy Armstrong 3rd place-Linda Sholette D Flight Champion-John Barnes 2nd place-Paul Perdue 9 Hole Players E Flight Champion- Jeff Duncan 2nd place- Leo Pierson A Flight Mar. 21 1st place-Gayle Barnes 2nd place-Kathy Carpenter White Flight B Flight 1st place-Ed Herrgard 2nd place-Keith Bunch 1st place-Phyllis Oswald 2nd place- Linda Charlesworth 3rd place-Dave Fritz Mar.15 Club Championship 4th place-Bob Connelly 5th place-Roger Frantz Club Champion – Barton Sala 2nd place-Mary Lou Collins 6th place-Greg Rood A Flight Champion-Loretta Gehman 2nd place- Sue Short Gold Flight- 1st place- Jeff Duncan B Flight Champion-Patsy Clark 2nd place- Charley Frantz 2nd place tie-Bill Hare, Earl Russell, Paul Reitmeier Mar. 20 Closest-to-the-pin Hole #9 A Flight-1st place- Shirley Berry 2nd place-Reenie Heberer White- Keith Bunch Gold- Paul Perdue B Flight-1st place- Coleen Birmingham 2nd place-Sue Short Mar. 28 3rd place-Sue LaPlume White Flight-1st place team tie C Flight-1st place-Cheri Armstrong 2nd place- Charley Frantz Larry Cassidy, Roger Frantz, Ed Herrgard, Dave Worthington 9 Hole Players Doug Mazurk, Wayne Piper, Mike Webster A Flight-1st place-Robin Fritz 2nd place-Gayle Barnes Gold Flight B Flight-1st place-Donna Orange 2nd place-Beth Zes 1st place team-John Barnes, Len Hallesy, Bill Har, Russ Mattson Mar. 27 Closest-to-the-pin Hole #8 A Flight-1st place- Yvonne Cegelski 2nd place-May Wine White- John Baas Gold- Gary Clapp 3rd place-Shirley Berry April 4 B Flight-1st place-Patsy Clark 2nd place-Lorainne Rechten White Flight 1st place team-Dave Fritz, Ed Herrgard, Bill LaPorte, 3rd place- Laurie Simkins 4th place-Janet McEachern Bill Simkins C Flight-1st place-Judy Andrews 2nd place-Nan Shewalter Gold Flight 1st place team-John Cocca, Joe Klein, Paul Reitmeier, 3rd Place-Charley Frantz Earl Russell 4th place- Mary Richards 5th place-Linda Sholette Closest-to-the-pin Hole #11 White- Bill Simkins Nine hole players April 11 A Flight-1st place-Gayle Barnes 2nd place-Joy Melin White Flight- 1st place Dave Fritz 3rd place- Robin Fritz 2nd place-Dave Abati 3rd place-Bill Simkins B Flight-1st place-Mary Maher 2nd place-Helen Parlett Gold Flight 3rd place-Arlene O’Donnell 1st place-John Linehan 2nd place-Ken Nosek April 3 Closest-to-the-pin Hole #14 Dave Abati A Flight-1st place- Jane Ward 2nd place- Faye Cantrell B Flight-1st place-Laurie Simkins 2nd place- Sue LaPlume

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SABAL SPRINGS ARTS AND CRAFTS FASHION SHOW 2024 MAKE A WISH

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!

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.

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!

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MARCH MADNESS

Men’s “A” Flight

By Loretta Gehman Dave Fritz defeated Bruce Mack Sabal Springs experienced its own version of March Women’s 9-Hole “B” Flight Madness as it does every year to determine the champions Beth Zes defeated Susan Roberts of our golf course. The SSMGA and the SSLGA crowned a Women’s 9-Hole “A” Flight new set of winners following play-offs in each of the various Kathy Carpenter defeated Robin Fritz flights of golfers which for the gentlemen took two weeks Women’s 18-Hole “B” Flight and the ladies finished in one week. The format is match play Patsy Clark defeated Charley Frantz which, simply put, is two flighted golfers play as many holes Women’s 18-Hole “A” Flight Barton Sala, as are necessary for one to win more holes than the other Loretta Gehman defeated Sue Short Michael Stewart and thereby advancing to the next round until just two golfers are AND FINALLY…drum roll, please… Ron Birmingham remaining to compete in the final day of play with one being SSMGA Championship Flight declared the “Club Champion'' for their flight.

Ron Birmingham defeated Larry Cassidy SSLGA Championship Flight The SSMGA had six flights this year while the SSLGA Barton Sala defeated Mary Lou Collins had three eighteen-hole flights and two nine-hole flights.

The competition was intense, the matches well played and Congratulations to all of this year’s winners who the victories well deserved. The winners were as follows: marched their way to victory!

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 left to right Barton Sala, Loretta Left to right Bob Connelley, Dave Men’s “B” Flight Gehman, Patsy Clark, Kathy Fritz, John Barnes and Tom Bob Connelley defeated Roger Frantz Carpenter and Beth Zes Miller

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Norma’s Exercise & Relaxation 8 to 8:45 A.M. Tennis Open Play Men 7:30 to 10:30A.M. Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Quilting 9:30 A.M. Knitting/Crocheting 1 P.M. Rummikub 12:45pm Pickleball Group Play 6 P.M. Duplicate Bridge 6 P.M.

Tennis Open Play Women 8 to 10 A.M. Tai Chi Class 9-10AM Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Fitness with Karen 10:10 to 11am starts in Nov. Open Group Shuffleboard 10:00 A.M. Seasonal Cardmaking Class 1 P.M. Mahjongg 12:45pm Euchre (Cards) – 6 P.M.

Norma’s Exercise & Relaxation 8 to 8:45 A.M. Tennis Open Play Men 8 to 10:30am Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Hand and Foot, Hand Foot & Elbow or Samba 1pm Party Bridge 1 P.M. Yoga (mat/floor) 3 and 5 P.M. Men’s Poker 5 P.M. Pickleball Group Play 6 P.M.

Tennis Open Play Women 8 to 10 A.M. Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Tai Chi Class 9 to 10 A.M. Open Group Shuffleboard 10:00 A.M. Seasonal Stitchery/Needlepoint/Embroidery 10 A.M. Hand, Foot & Elbow 1 P.M. Pickleball Group Play 4 P.M.

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Norma’s Exercise & Relaxation Tennis Open Play Women 8-10 A.M. 8 to 8:45 A.M. Pickleball Group Play 8:30 A.M. Tennis Open Play Men 7:30-10:30am Michigan Rummy 1-3 P.M. Aquacise/Water Aerobics 9 to 9:50 A.M. Pinochle 10am to 12noon (as of mid Nov.) *Learn to play Bridge 1 P.M. Dominoes 1 P.M. Line Dancing 1pm (Seasonal) Bowling @ Bolero, Cape Coral $12 2 P.M. Pay Me Card Game 3:30 to 5:30 P.M. Womens Poker 6:30 to 9:30pm

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2024 SABAL SPRINGS COMMITTEES 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)

Communications (Jeff) Linda Campbell (Chair)

Tennis/Pickleball (Rick) Bill Rokosz (Chair)

Common Area Maintenance (John) Bill Juraco (Chair)

Document (Rick) Earl Russell (Chair)

Pool (John) Jeanine Clapp (Chair)

Fining (Tom) Patsy Clark (Chair) Donna Orange Rich Manning Bill Rokosz Diane Bloss

Contract Review (Rick) Gary Clapp (Chair) Decorating (Kathy) Carol Duncan (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........................................Bonnie Saxton 515-293-1834 Coffee Hour.......................................... Joyce Doherty 239-543-4540 Crocheting/Knitting...........................Kristine Brooke 239-217-0128 Dominoes........................................... Wanda Thomas 321-229-2222 Emergency Preparedness........................ Pat Convery 239-851-1308 Entertainment.......................................... Emily Ravin 800-983-5646 Euchre (Cards).......................................... Jeanne Hill 239-851-3949 Exercise Ladies............................. Diane Bucknavich 567 224 0495 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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