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An afternoon of Chinese food and fun

April 19, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

On April 13, approximately 40 residents and friends visited Lings Chinese Buffet in Lakeland. This was our monthly lunch connoisseurs get-together.

Greg Thomas with a platter full of goodies. (Courtesy of Helene Rubenstein)

The luncheon was hosted by Sandy and Al Lindke, and we all had an excellent time.

Before the lunch started, Galen Parker was good enough to say grace, while we bowed our heads in a moment of silence.

We got there a little early, but the room was held for us. We passed through the  front room, where they had some fish in a small pond (in the center of the room) and proceeded to our tables.

The interior of the restaurant was very nice, and the buffet was excellent. They had salad, soups, main dishes (chicken, chow mein, rice, vegetables and more.)

Linda and Dave Tutin

For dessert, they had several types of melon, ice cream with a few toppings, plus cookies. 

We certainly had our fill, and I don’t think anyone went home hungry.

We spent a good hour and a half just mingling and small talk about several subjects.

The lunch connoisseurs will still go on in the summer months, but many of our residents are returning to their other homes that are elsewhere. 

By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons

Joan and Dave Lawrence

 

Robert and Jean Sanders

 

Ginny and Bob Couchman

 

Bill and Ginny Sarver

 

Galen Parker enjoying his meal!

 

A potluck and ice cream social

April 4, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Jerry Raffa and Germaine Marion (Courtesy of Marty Rubenstein)

On March 25, we had a potluck in the community center. Nancy Huey arranged for this to occur and did a marvelous job of getting everyone together. Unfortunately, she was unable to attend that day, so Ron and Rachel Gamache were kind enough to fill her shoes and get it started.

Each table had a number and, before tables were called, Jim Leitzke said grace, while the rest of the people bowed their heads in silence.

Eighty-five to 90 people filled their plates with the different foods that were offered. The social club provided the ham, and it was simply delicious. This, along with the many side dishes provided for a nice meal. There were many desserts to choose from, including cherry cake, apple squares, chocolate chip cookies and more.

Just a few of the tables at the potluck.

There were several helpers, and they each knew exactly what to do, so things went very efficiently.

On March 28, we had an ice cream social, and we celebrated Al Lindke’s birthday with a delicious cake. Well over 100 residents joined in for the birthday celebration, plus the ice cream social that consisted of many toppings and two delicious flavors of ice cream.  There was so much that we were able to go back for more.

The social was hosted by Joyce and Ron Bell, Chuck and Shirley Carlson, Ron and Rachel Gamache, Robbie Lockard, Sandy and Al Lindke, Rosie Semian, Greg Thomas and Barbara Williams. Donna Scott cut the cake.

Brownies with jelly beans.

They had every topping imaginable, including strawberries, bananas, pineapple chunks, chocolate and rainbow sprinkles, tiny M & Ms, tiny peanut butter M & Ms, Butterfingers crunch, peanuts, cherries and whipped cream, plus hot chocolate syrup, coffee and tea.

It was a lovely afternoon and, between the ice cream and cake, we walked away filled to capacity.

We would all like to thank the people who worked to make this function as memorable as it was. 

By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons

Baseball and magic

March 30, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Twenty residents from Grand Horizons went to a Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game in Tampa at Steinbrenner field on March 23. The stadium was really nice, and the game was exciting.

Elliott Smith prepares for the show. (Courtesy of Marty Rubenstein)

There is something special in seeing a live game. It started out as a pitching duel, as there were no hits or runs the first several innings but, eventually, Boston broke loose and scored a few runs. It was still a close game, but Boston won.

Our thanks go out to Tom Carter who arranged the game outing and the transportation that picked us up at the community center. He did a fine job, and we thank him for it.

The following night, on March 24, 92 Grand Horizon residents and visitors enjoyed a comedy- magic show. Terry Gardner was the host and arranged for the show. A few minutes before the show started, Terry Gardner told us several cute jokes to prepare us for the show.

Ron Gamache then introduced Elliott Smith with a few words about where he has performed.  Smith came on stage to a loud applause.

Tim Holt with a full cup of water on his head alongside Elliott Smith.

He asked if anyone in the audience could spare $50. After several moments had expired, Joan Lawrence produced the $50. When she loaned it to him, Elliott started to fold it in half to double her money. At one point in the performance, he actually did double it to $100 and was going to hand it to Joan, (but she wasn’t fast enough to accept) so he withdrew it, and it eventually turned back to the original amount. He had Joan read the serial number on the bill, while he wrote it down on a blackboard. Elliott then performed some type of skit with the money, and eventually it disappeared into thin air. 

That was the end of the skit until sometime later in the show, he had Joan retrieve a box that was sealed. She brought the box up to him, and inside was a smaller box that he gave to her.  She opened the box and found her bill with the same serial number that he had written on the board. How it was done was beyond me!

Joyce Bell doing a hankie trick with Elliott Smith.

Next, he brought Joyce Bell up to the stage. With her, he did some type of magic skit that involved red and green handkerchiefs. It was interesting and had everyone in the audience wondering how it was done.

He also called up Eugene Martin to do a rope trick. It involved three pieces of rope, and one was longer than the other. It left people scratching their heads in wonderment.

Several more people were called up to the stage, but there was one real cute performance that involved Rachel Gamache. It was a mind-reading game or body language demonstration and was hilarious.

Rachel pulled a card with the word ‘eat’ written on it. Elliott then asked if the letter “e” was in the word. Of course Rachel said “yes,” and now the fun starts.

Bill Donlon doing a paper trick with Elliott Smith.

Elliott  wrote down “sex” for the audience to see. At this time, the audience was thinking that the word was “sex.” Elliott proceed to ask Rachel leading questions, and she responded with the truth as she really had the word “eat,” but the audience thought it was “sex” and laughed a lot. Questions like, ”Do you do it several times a day?”

At the end of the game, Elliott asked Rachel what the word was and when she responded with “eat,” we all laughed.

Bill Donlon  also went on the stage to help Elliott with a cut-and-restore tissue paper trick.  This had us all in stitches with the antics that Bill performed with Elliott. After several movements and dance steps, Elliott pulled the paper from his throat. Everyone was laughing, including Bill. 

Eugene Martin wearing special glasses on stage.

There were several more magic tricks, but the last one was very cute. It involved having Tim Holton helping Elliott with the “how to vanish water” trick.

Elliott and Tim went through the entire segment and had everyone laughing. How the trick ended was, when each cup was filled with water and placed on top of the head, now the cup is turned over and with “trust and belief” it should be empty and, you know what? It was empty!

We all left the community center full of laughter and questions on how each trick was performed.

We thank Terry for the entertainment and look forward to December, when more shows will be announced.

By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons

Farewell to those heading home

March 23, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

(Courtesy of Mabel Budzinski)

Because some of our residents are heading home soon, our spring picnic in the park took place March 22.

Keith Babbitt, Ken Mann and Andy Pratt manned the grills, and flipped burgers and prepared hot dogs for everyone. Carolyn Babbitt and Rachel Pratt made sure everyone got a bun!

After the awesome picnic, bocci ball and washer games were enjoyed by both players and spectators.

By Mabel Budzinski, Gem Estates

Beverly Martin showed us her washer games skills.

Volunteer teams in action

March 23, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Steve, David, Marley, Dave, Norm, Judy and Walter work hard to get our Clubhouse floors clean & shiny. (Courtesy of Diana Manual)

Sweetwater RV Resort has many teams of people who work hard to make this park the special place that it is. Without dedicated volunteers, we would not have so many special events and activities, I’m sure!

The Jam Team this season has gone above and beyond to offer daytime weekly music jams, evening events and special projects. They used some of their proceeds to spray the bandstand field, when people were getting bitten while sitting in their chairs listening to the music. The group also rented equipment, and physically stripped, cleaned and polished the clubhouse floors, including the washroom and pool table/library room. Their enthusiasm and sense of having fun is contagious — whether buying a hotdog or a 50-50 ticket, a friendly face and smile is offered! Marley does a great job announcing each act, as well and encouraging participation.

Pulpit built by Norm and Walter, and enjoyed by Marley, David and others, mostly for Sunday Worship. (Courtesy of David Kai)

When our Sunday fellowship leader Claude Smith was unable to come to Florida this winter, Marley and David Kai stepped up by planning and leading the weekly nondenominational services. They, along with the musicians and singers, offer 1.5 hours of enjoyable Christian music and teaching. When Norm and Walter heard that a pulpit was needed to facilitate readings and preaching, they found a futon in the garbage, and used the wood to build a lovely pulpit. The Running Water Club has also paid for some needed equipment to complete the audio-visual aids and microphones. All this makes programming and leadership more enjoyable and doable.

After Dale and Rhoda Hunt’s motorcycle accident, they were unable to come to their Florida home, and Sweetwater needed kitchen help. The A-Team was developed when Linda and Ted were approached by Bonnie Kae in the park office. This is another example of weekly effort and teamwork. Headed up by Linda and her cooks, Ted and Dale, weekly ‘Blue Plate Specials’ have been shopped for, prepared and served by a group of very able and willing workers. Janet is the cashier, and others members include Linda and Don, Shirley, Cathy, Caroline, Dolores and Barb – others have filled in when needed. As soon as the quilters start packing up their machines and supplies on Wednesday afternoons, a group of table-setters comes in, just before dinner is served. We’ve been very lucky to have these delicious and affordable meals made for us each week this season. They also look after other special events with meals, like our St. Paddy Day luncheon for two parks recently, and a very delicious breakfast.

Everyday Blessings Kids’ Day Volunteers. Bill and Susan Gaffney, bottom left. (Courtesy of Steve Manual)

Susan and Bill Gaffney have bought their own place in Sweetwater now, so we can look forward to them returning each season, along with the many gifts and talents they offer and bring. Susan ran a weekly Bible study this winter, focusing on The Book of Ruth, and a video series on the book: “The Girl’s Still Got It – Take a Walk with Ruth and the God Who Rocked Her World,” by Liz Curtis Higgs. Approximately 30 people overall attended and enjoyed Liz’s sense of humor, and the questions prepared each week by Susan, in order to stimulate discussion and personal sharing.

Finger-painting activity, done by children of Everyday Blessings, at our Kids’ Day, and hanging in their facility for the tour. (Courtesy of Diana Manual)

The main theme of trusting God was also shared by Susan, was the message at the March 18 church service. The church has also matched an anonymous donation, to replace the cabinets in one of the caregiver kitchens. This is over and above the weekly amounts that are collected and delivered to the agency each week, along with any food donations.

Susan and Bill also held a Hope Marketplace Day, for WAR (women at risk), in order to heighten the challenges faced by fighting against human trafficking, and the need to support and rescue at-risk women. Volunteers manned tables of crafts made by victims, and speakers made us more aware of the problems faced. I bought a pair of brass chevron earrings from the War Chest Boutique, Shop with a Purpose. Dale Sanders and his team of bingo volunteers have also been donating money and food to Everyday Blessings and money to WAR.

Quilts made for Everyday Blessings’ children by Quilters’ Group – displayed at Quilt Show. (Courtesy of Diana Manual)

On another special day, Susan and a large group of volunteers ran a full-day event for the children of Everyday Blessings. I’m sure we were blessed as much as the children were, by all the special touches offered that day! Susan has already decided this will be a yearly event, and there are plans for another volunteer to plan an Everyday Blessings auction again next year, as well. About 25-30 people toured the Everyday Blessings facility, to get a better idea what goes on there, and what might be needed or offered. It tickled them to see the banner and bags hanging on the wall – all painted by the children on their special day at Sweetwater’s clubhouse.

Cheryl spices up the Mexican Buffet with her Tequila performance. (Courtesy of Linda Roebuck)

The quilters have also put special focus on the Everyday Blessing children this season.  Several quilts were made as a group to give to boys and girls there. There was also an ‘orphan’ quilt put together by the ladies, and sent out for quilting; plans are to sell raffle tickets for the March 27 end-of-season park picnic and send proceeds to Everyday Blessings.

Last, but not least, our dedicated volunteer Running Water Club Board has met regularly and presented information at Thursday morning coffee/donut time throughout the season. They also oversee dances and shows, and special events, including the recent St. Patrick’s Day Parade and luncheon. There are many more events and teams to be highlighted in future papers, but for now, we wish all our Sweetwater friends a safe return

By Judy Pearce, Sweetwater RV Resort

 

 

 

Pam (Everyday Blessings staff), Susan Gaffney (event facilitator) and Bonnie Kae (Sun Office staff) after a very successful Kids Event Day!

 

Dotty and Al, Cindy (vice president), Vi and Betty (president) after the Valentines’ Dance.

Bargains and games

March 21, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

A community yard sale was held on March 17 at the community center of Grand Horizons, as well as some individual houses.

Linda Tutin, left, Bartie, and Carolyn Fink get ready for a game of dominoes. (Courtesy of Helene Rubenstein)

This is the time of year that several people look forward to, as they may be able to find certain hard-to-find items either at one of the many homes or in the community center.

There were several houses that had sales, and you could find items such as shorts, books, housewares and much more. 

You could also find a big variety of items at the community center. Here, there were shoes, slippers, games and more.

In the community center, they also had a book sale that was headed by Linda Tutin and many helpers. There was a bake sale that was headed by Mim Gardner, where you could purchase cupcakes, peanut butter, mini-pies of several different flavors, cookies and other goodies. In addition to these sales, Chuck Carlson and Ron Bell made their famous hot dogs and fries. I never got to try one of them, but I heard they were delicious,

Domino players filled the tables.

On Monday, March 19, we had our weekly game of dominoes. This is a fast game that keeps you on your toes.

There was an unusually large crowd of domino players, and we had approximately six or seven tables, with several people at each table. 

Friendly banter went back and forth among the players at the same table, and you could hear comments like, “I’ve got a small train” or “You knocked my train off its course” and several other remarks. 

We have fun with this weekly game, and it is a good opportunity to socialize with others.

By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons

Recognizing our volunteers

March 15, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

On March 9, a lunch connoisseurs was held at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. It was hosted by Dale and Terri Satterlee.

Eileen and Ed Goldstein (Courtesy of Helene Rubenstein)

From what I heard from those who attended, the food was delicious, and they had several dishes to choose from. The menu was varied with quite a bit of Cuban influence. Before people placed their order, Cuban bread, plus butter, was served to each individual table. Salads were out of this world, as they are known for their house salads.

From what Terri mentioned to me, the fact was that 51 residents and friends attended this lunch connoisseur.

Chuck Carlson grills hamburgers.

The restaurant was set up in a way where there were 10 or 12 people at a table, and there were several tables. Terri went on to say that there were Spanish tiles on the outside of the restaurant and partially inside. She also said that there was a huge chandelier when you first walked in the restaurant, and she also mentioned that the waiters were dressed formally. This restaurant was established in 1903 and has the same family running it.

A few days later, on March 11, a volunteer lunch was held at the community center and hosted by Chuck Carlson. Close to 80 people attended.

Everyone was greeted with “thank you” signs posted throughout the community center and cute “thank you” cards, with a table number, on each individual table.

Chuck and Susan Reams

Before table numbers were called, Jim Leitzke said grace, while the people attending observed a moment of silence. There were several helpers in the kitchen, and everyone had a specific job, so everything ran smoothly and efficiently. 

These helpers included Ron and Joyce Bell, Chuck and Shirley Carlson, Ron and Rachel Gamache, and Mim and Terry Gardner. 

In addition to the delicious hamburgers with buns, they had tomatoes, lettuce, onions, baked beans, potato salad, Cole slaw, cake and ice cream, plus coffee and lemonade.

There was much conversation among all of the people who attended, and some people played dominoes after the meal.

A great time was had by all. Thanks go out to all who participated in this lunch.

By Helen Rubenstein, Grand Horizons

Residents break a record

March 9, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Gem Estates recently set a new record for attendance at its Thursday morning coffee hour. There were a total of 138 neighbors and guests enjoying the camaraderie the community is known for. (Courtesy of Mabel Budzinski)

Visiting with friends and family

March 9, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Laurie Kruh (Courtesy of Marty Rubenstein)

On March 3, we had an egg in a bag at the community center. A nice crowd of 92 people were served omelets that consisted of any or all of the following: ham, cheese, mushrooms, onions, green pepper, jalapenos, plus home-fried potatoes, biscuit and gravy, plus coffee and orange juice. Before the tables were called to create their omelets, grace was said by Galen Parker while everyone bowed their heads in a moment of silence. There were several helpers, and since everyone had a specific job to do, it all went very smoothly and efficiently. This was a lovely way to start the morning, and everyone had a nice time.

Elaine Cunningham and Helene Sheehan (Courtesy of Helene Rubenstein)

On March 4, Marty and I decided to visit with our cousins. Once a year we try and meet at some location that would be convenient for all. Our cousin, Helene Sheehan, came in from Hawaii to stay with her sister, Elaine Cunningham, and they met with us, Danny Redak and Laurie Kruh. We all had a lovely lunch at the Myakka River Restaurant that is located right on the water. So, being that we were on the water, we had lunch while seeing a fantastic view.  We spent a lovely afternoon together, and Danny was the perfect host, while the rest of us talked and caught up on past news and reminisced of days gone by.

Then, on March 6, the Ladies Lunch Bunch got together to have lunch at Sergio’s. which is located in Zephyrhills. There were approximately 25 to 30 women who attended this luncheon that I hosted. The dining room was decorated with pictures on the wall. The menu was varied and included such dishes as sandwiches, salads and soups. There were also main dishes, such as eggplant Parmigiana, baked manicotti, lasagna, baked ravioli with meat or cheese, and several other dishes. They started off the meal with delicious rolls and butter. There was much banter going on during the meal, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. A door prize was awarded to the person with the closest birthday to St. Patrick’s Day. The winner was Mary Wurpts. She received a drinking cup that had a cute saying on it.

By Helene Rubenstein, Grand Horizons

Danny Redak
Mary Wurpts

Sweetwater…..Then and Now

March 9, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Over 20 years ago, ‘The Vermont Bunch’ came to camp in the area we now call Sweetwater RV Resort. They were a group of 11, headed up by ‘The Godfather,’ the name given to Francis Quatrini, who is still playing golf, at 92 years of age, in St. Johnsvury, Vermont. Francis and his wife, Gloria, were best friends to Marion McLam’s parents. When Wilma came too, Marion and Wendell decided to rent a place, and eventually bought on Miriam Lane.

Bernie and Barbara Blake (Courtesy of Judy Pearce)

Wilma and Bill Fournier camped in Kissimmee every year, and visited her brother, Bernie Blake, on the way back home. Bernie and Barbara camped in Settlers’ Rest first, and helped develop Sweetwater, when they eventually bought a place here.

Marilyn Blake had retired from Boston, and she didn’t want to be left alone there each winter. When Marion and Wendell moved to a bigger place in Sweetwater, Marilyn bought their trailer. Marion and Wendell’s daughter and son had bought that trailer for their parents, sight unseen, advised by ‘The Godfather’ – he was always watching out for everyone.

When Wendell became ill, their daughter, Cindy Beck, came down part-time, and eventually took an early retirement. For the last few seasons, she has brought her mother down, and stayed with her. This year, the decorating committee was in need of help, and Cindy and Marion’s sister-in-law, Sandy Bourgoin, got together and built a Kissing Booth for the Valentine’s Dance. Cindy had seen a wooden pallet in the garbage when she was driving with Dale Sanders. She came home and asked her neighbor, Carl, to pick it up with his truck.  Later, Dale came back to help take it apart – that’s the way things get done in Sweetwater – everyone working together towards a common goal.

Wilma and Bill Fournier

Cindy also created a great photo opportunity outside the New Year’s dance this season. She knew Dale took pictures of people as they entered, so she wanted to add to the ambience, and it went over very well.

‘The Three Musketeers,’ Wilma, Marion and Marilyn, still do everything together – they walk/ride 2 miles a day around Settlers’ and Sweetwater parks, and adjust their route as needed. They also go out to eat together and play cards, much like the whole Vermont group did all those years ago. Now, with Cindy, the next generation is enjoying the park together.

Cindy and Marilyn continue the tradition of playing golf on Tom McCormick’s Monday afternoon league. Wilma also plays, from time to time, and she is like Francis, in her early 90’s. There must be something in that Vermont water that keeps these pioneers going strong!

In 1985, Lloyd and Shelby Jean Skeel arrived at Sweetwater in their Airstream trailer. By 1987, they had bought their park model — the same one that their daughter, Dolores Swallow, still lives full-time in today. They were full-timing it and found the Airstream far too hot, even though they travelled home to Indianapolis in the summer to visit. They had also lived in New Port Richey in 1984, but found Highway 19 far too busy for them. Dolores and Larry would visit for two weeks a year – one at Thanksgiving and the other the last week of February.

Dale Sanders taking apart a wooden pallet for a Kissing Booth.

Lloyd passed in 1996 and Shelby Jean in 1999, so the home was rented out for several years, waiting for Dolores and Larry to retire from Zionsville, Indiana and move to Zephyrhills, Florida (moved from ‘Z’ to ‘Z’, according to Dolores). Their first renter was Anna Mae and Ralph Jones, then they bought their own place. Next, from 1985-1989, Melvin and Majorie rented before they also bought in the park.

Dolores and Larry became ‘snowbirds’ in 2010 and, in 2012, they became ‘sunbirds,’ when Larry was no longer able to travel, due to health issues. He passed on Feb. 15, 2015, and Dolores has continued to live in Sweetwater full-time ever since. She loves it here and enjoys games, volunteering and meeting new people. This year, she has been asked to be the full-time librarian, and she also enjoys working with the ‘A Team’ on Wednesday afternoons for the ‘Blue Plate Specials’. She said she met the dogs first, while walking her dog Kaylee; then, she met the people. Her daughter comes every year for a week at her birthday on June 21 – sometimes she has brought her son as well, and Dolores proudly shows pictures of their times together.

Cindy and Sandy in their finished Kissing Booth.’

On the last Tuesday of the month, Dolores joins the ‘Lunch Bunch’ and has gone to many different restaurants. For Christmas 2016, she enjoyed her first time at home since 2008.  She flew and stayed with her daughter. She also has an older daughter, living in Punta Gorda, and visits her a few times each year.

Dale Sanders came to Sweetwater when his parents were ill and needed assistance. Walter, police chief in Indiana, and his wife, Patricia Sanders, came to Sweetwater in May 1983 – there was no power or streets then, and it was the rainy season. They had first gone to the Kissimmee area with friends in September 1981, when they retired.

Dale’s father passed in November 1985 and his mother in May 2009. Patricia had never driven, so Dale stayed, and when she passed he promised to take care of the house she bought in April 1998. Dale is younger than most residents, but he has been encouraged to stay because of the growth of the town and surrounding Wesley Chapel. He says the average age in Zephyrhills is 10 years younger now, due to the influx of people from the Tampa area, and it is cheaper to live here as well. Dale does a lot of volunteer work in his community and loves to support the local eating places with friends.

By Judy Pearce

Sweetwater RV Resort

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