May 2020 Clubhouse is currently closed. Stay tuned for any updates.
Newsletter Committee Members
Marty Guzowski – 352-304-8915 Cover Page Editor's Page Save the Date Page Bits and Pieces Photo pages
Gloria Paige – 973-229-2533 Distribution Manager New Resident Pages Activities Pages Back Page Calendar Birthdays & Anniversaries Page
Ed Buckley – 630-240-6469 Layout & Index page Posters & Tickets
Joyce & Fred Mullen – 352-425-4845 Welcome Committee [email protected]
Kathy Smith – 352-237-6572 Ticket Sales Web Site Newsletter www.SaddleOakClub.net
Andrea Primas – 352-300-3190 Human Interest Reporter [email protected]
Pat Becker – 410-608-7351 Advertising Manager
Don LaPorte – 352-433-7828 Events Coordinator
Milda Kolesar – 352-304-8225 [email protected]
Shirley Ashbaugh – 304-995-7276 [email protected] Deb Miller – 352-355-8750 Phyllis Congdon – 352-291-4946
Sunshine Committee [email protected] Kim Smith – 586-536-5075 Bereavement Committee
Greetings Neighbors, Thank you all for your adherence to the self-quarantine rules. From what I’m reading as I write this, the physical distancing is helping. Can you imagine how many of us would be sick, if we didn’t follow them? Because of the unknown, we have no clue, at this point, how long our activities will be curtailed. To those snowbirds, who are staying because it’s not safe to travel, we hope you’ll enjoy your extra time here before you head north. Marty Guzowski Editor
Saddle Oak Club Homeowners Association, Inc. 2019-2020 Board of Directors (Term Ending)
Ed Buckley, Pres. (2021) 630-240-6469 [email protected]
Marty Guzowski,1st VP(2022)352-304-8915 [email protected] Don LaPorte, 2nd VP (2023) 352-867-0228 [email protected]
Jim Besse (2022) 228-380-2088 [email protected]
Kim Schrimmel (2021) 352-433-7828 [email protected] Cindy Livingston (2023) 352-509-4143 [email protected]
George Clear (2021) 352-800-1474 [email protected]
NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS – APPOINTED:
Gloria Paige, Treas. 973-229-2533 [email protected] Roxy Lyon, Sec. 607-346-5936 [email protected]
Submit articles & items to: [email protected]
Submission Deadline is the 15th of each month.
Editor’s Page
Sunshine Report (contact Phyllis Congdon or BOD member with information
352-291-4946)
Hospitalization/illness:
At press time, Gladys Ouimette is home recovering with her husband Dick. It has been delightful to
see them occasionally out and about in the golf cart.
Bereavement (contact Kim Smith 586-536-5075)
With sadness we report the death of Larry DeRamus who lived at Lot #8. He leaves his mother,
Virginia Burrill who lived with him. Because of the current pandemic, Virginia is not having any
services, but will have a memorial service up north later.
We regret the passing of Dorothy Lawrence from Lot #257. She was a long-time resident who will
be missed by friends and family.
Sadly, we report the passing of Clara Terreault who lived at Lot #370. She leaves her beloved
husband, John and their family, both local and in Massachusetts. Any services will be up north at a
later time.
Blood Drive
David Carson reports there will not be another blood drive until further notice.
However, if you are a regular donor, the country is in need of blood. Check with OneBlood for a
bloodmobile nearby.
Warning
Sadly, at a time when so many people are showing kindness and helping each other, there are people out to
prey on citizens. The IRS is particularly warning people to be on the lookout for calls about the economic
impact statements; they will not call, text, email or contact people via social media asking for personal or bank
account information.
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May 2020, submitted by Andrea Primas
The Eyes Have It – Healthy Vision Month
May’s month-long food and health-related celebrations are for: Asparagus, Celiac Awareness, Egg,
Mediterranean Diet, National Blood Pressure Awareness, National Loaded Potato, National Healthy
Vision, Herb, National Salad, and Strawberry Month.
Below are weekly and daily food and health-related celebrations:
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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3 4 5 Oyster Day Natl OJ Day
6 Beverage Day
7 8 9
10 Lipid Day Shrimp Day
11 NATL
12 WOMEN’S
13 HEALTH Natl Hummus Day
14 WEEK 15 16
17 Walnut Day
18 19 20 21 22 23
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31 Natl Save Your Hearing Day Natl Smile Day and Natl Frozen Yogurt Day
25 Senior Health & Fitness Day
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Some vision loss can be expected with age. However, there are some healthy practices that can help protect your vision, i.e. having routine eye exams, paying attention to eye irregularities and eating the right foods. You grew up hearing that eating carrots was good for your eyes; however, there are many good eye healthy foods from which to choose.
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FOODS TO EAT: Fruits: Apricots, avocados, bananas, cantaloupe, carambola (star fruit)), citrus (oranges, limes, tangerines, grapefruit), guava, kiwi, mangoes, passionfruit, peaches, papaya, squash, strawberries, watermelon Veggies: Bok choy, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots (esp. raw), cauliflower, celery, collards, corn, cucumbers, leafy greens, mushrooms, potatoes, red bell peppers (esp. raw), romaine lettuce, radishes, snapbeans, spinach, sweet potatoes, swiss chard, tomatoes, turnip greens Nuts: Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts Seeds: Chia, flax, hemp, sunflower Herbs/Spices: Basil, bilberry chamomile, fennel, dill, oregano, paprika, mint, turmeric Fish: Halibut, oily fish (anchovies, herring, salmon, sardines, trout, tuna), oysters Dairy: dairy, eggs, ricotta cheese, yogurt Meats: lean meat, pork chops, poultry, red meat, turkey Other: Beans, legumes (black-eyed peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, canned baked beans), hot tea, water, whole grains, flax seed oil, peanut butter, wheat germ What are the eye-healthy foods in season in Florida for May? Try blueberries, cantaloupe, cucumbers, eggplant, grapefruit, guava, mangoes, oranges, papaya, peaches, squash, tangerines & watermelon. Then there are bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, celery, mushrooms, potatoes, radishes, snapbeans, sweet corn, peanuts, and tomatoes.
For eye-healthy eating, focus on the foods orange in color (oranges, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes) and rich in nutrients (vitamins A,C & E), omega-3, zinc
Finally, the same diet that helps your heart and the rest of your body also helps your eyes. So, eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, veggies and whole grains can help not only your heart, but also your eyes. AND, don’t forget the importance of drinking water! So, in honor of healthy vision month, schedule that long awaited eye exam and keep eating the foods that do your eyes some good.
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I am not a doctor or registered dietician. The information in this article is based on credible studies and research and any recommendations made about nutrition, supplements, or lifestyle should be discussed between you and your health care provider. This information is not a prescription or replacement for medical care. Ref: American Academy of Ophthalmology – Year of the Eye, 2020, Celia Vimont; allabooutvision,com; Eat These for Healthier Eyes, Redbook 9/17; The Eyes Have It. Healthy You, AARP magazine, Feb/Mar 2020; Which Foods Are Best for My Vision?, Spry Living, March 2020
Recipes Swiss Chard – Rich in antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, this helps combat macular degeneration – an eye disease that causes central vision loss. Make a pesto. In a food processor, puree 1 cup steamed swiss chard with 1/3 cup walnuts, ½ cup parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic, ½ cup olive oil and lemon juice. Toss with pasta or spread on sandwiches. Pork – high in zinc, good for seeing in the dark Rub l lb pork tenderloin with 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp olive oil & 1 Tbsp fresh thyme. Roast at 400 degrees until pork reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees. Sweet Potato – good Vitamin A, good for itchy, dry eyes To make fiber-rich pancakes, mix the flesh from 1 baked sweet potato with 2 beaten eggs and ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon. Cool batter in a skillet with 2 tsp. coconut oil until golden. Top with low-fat Greek yogurt. Sunflower Seeds – May help with counteracting the risk of cataracts due to exposure to the sun’s UV rays. ¼ of sunflower seeds has 62% of daily dose of Vitamin E. Try this instead of your granola bar. Combine 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup ground flaxseeds, ½ almond butter, 1/3 cup sunflower seeds, ½ cup dried cranberries and ¼ cup honey. Roll mixture into golf-size balls and refrigerate until firm, about an hour.
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PET OF THE MONTH will return when the office returns to
normal operation. Thanks for your support!
If you know someone within the community that is shut in, needs assistance with food, rides to the store, or assistance setting up grocery delivery please call the office and leave a voicemail with the information or send an email. We will do whatever we can to assist. Thank you in advance for your help!
Just a Reminder According to FS 316.212 (7) A golf cart may not be operated on public roads or streets by any person under the age of 14. This is for the safety of everyone.
The May Homesite of the Month award is:
Ms. Maria Rivera, Lot 368. Thank you for always working so hard on your yard, we appreciate it! Due to office closure we will call you with instructions on collecting your prize!
FROM THE SADDLE OAK STAFF TO ALL OF YOU…YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!!
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01 – David Anderson
02 – Charlie Parkinson
03 – Pete Lamoureaux
05 – Jerry Crosby
05 – Carole Laporte
06 – Don Mausteller
09 – Mike Fiola
09 – Gloria Lecuyer
10 – Nino Tijerina
12 – Ingrid McCourry
13 – Tom Brown
17 – Linda Kacicz
18 – Bill Boggess
19 – Erik Hoiaas
19 – Simone Malan
19 – Carl Smith
21 – Mary Ann Manson
23 – Dan Bowdler
23 – James Postal
24 – Don Swartz
26 – Toots Lobe
May
28 – Jim Holbrook
28 – Carly Wells
29 – Gerhard Weber
30 – Bev Constable
30 – John Terreault
31 – Linda Martin
31 – Lill Pestilli
31 – Chuck Tifft
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MAY Anniversaries 03 – Dave & Phyllis Gibbons
10 – Rich & Pat Landkammer
10 – Charlie & Christine Parkinson
21 – David & Kyla Erne
22 – Bill & Lenise Boggess
22 – Dick & Gee Sauvageau
23 – Bill & Kathy Pella
25 – Dave & Linda Stout
31 – Rudy & Vickie Rudloff
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Aging Gracefully2nd & 4th Thurs
10:30 -noon
To age gracefully by maintaining a positive, productive and
health lifestyle through mutual support, friendship and
accountability. Contact Joyce Mullen 300-3482
BilliardsMon - 6:30pm Pool tables are on the second floor of the Clubhouse. Come
and join in! Available for individual use at any time.
Bingo Tues - 6:00pmCard sales until 5:45pm. Info: Diana Germain - 603-765-
1465.
Bingo Café Tues - 4:30pm
Check Friends of Saddle Oak on Facebook or the message
board posted at Clubhouse door for the current menu.
Volunteer cooks are always needed and appreciated.
Bocce Ball Mon - 11:00am
Individuals are welcome to use the equipment in the
shuffleboard closet at any time. Info: Phyllis Congdon - 352-
291-4946.
Bowling Tues - 10:30am League play contact Deb Lennox 508-498-8511
Card Crafts Wed - 1:00pm Bring your projects and join in.
Coloring Sun - 1:00pm Bring your books and materials and join in.
Dominoes Thurs - 6:30pm Info: Pat Becker - 410-608-7351.
Fitness Room 7:00am - 10:00pm Clubhouse - 2nd floor. Open during Clubhouse hours.
Grow Young Fitness Mon,Wed,Fri - 9:35am Fitness for Seniors: Deb Lennox 508-498-8511
Horseshoes n/aNo organized play. Individuals are welcome to use the
equipment in the shuffleboard closet at any time.
Mah Jongg Fri - 1:00pmBring your boards or use ours. Info: Marty Guzowski -
352-304-8915 or Sammi Koester 237-6406.
Move It - Move ItMon, Wed*, Fri
9:00am - 10:00am
Audio-visual group workout in Clubhouse.
Info: Debra Lennox - 508-498-8511
* not on 1st Wednesday of every month
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Pool7:00am - 10:00pm
Some Exceptions
Closed for Water Fitness Mon-Wed-Fri 10:00am-11:00am
Water Volleyball Thurs 6 pm
Closed for Pool Cleaning Mon-Wed-Fri 8:00am-10:00am
Sewing/QuiltingMon & Wed - 9am - noon
Saddle Oak Stitchers and Saddle Oak Stitchers Too upstairs.
Info: Carolyn Miller - 300-3562 and Trina Vertefeuille 873-3606.
Shuffleboard n/a
Individuals are welcome to use the equipment in the
shuffleboard closet at any time.
Info: Wanda Dubuque - 352-509-7510.
Water FitnessMon, Wed, Fri
10:30am - 11:30amWeather permitting. Info: Gee Sauvageau - 203-744-4193.
Water VolleyballThurs - 6pm
Weather permitting. Info: Deb Lennox - 508-498-8104
Cribbage Sun - 6:30pm Info: Linda Butryn - 716-720-6858.
Sevens Mon - 6:30pm Info: Milda Kolesar - 352-304-8225.
500 (Not Rummy) Mon - 6:30pm Info: Linda Martin - 815-441-1274.
CanastaTue - 12:30pm
Wed - 6:30pmInfo: Linda Martin - 815-441-1274.
Euchre Wed - 1:00pm Info: Linda Martin - 815-441-1274.
PokerWed
4:00-8:00pmClubhouse Library
Pinochle Thur - 6:30pm Info: Fran Bolson - 352-873-3480.
Hand and Foot Fri - 7:00pm Info: Linda Martin - 815-441-1274.
Polish Poker Sat - 6:30pmBegins when full table of 12 is seated or at 6:30pm,
whichever occurs first.
Card Games
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For Corrections or additions contact Gloria Paige
[email protected] or 973-229-2533
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Saddle Oak Club Newsletter Staff
is not responsible for any errors
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To all the seamstress and their helpers who created masks
for medical personnel, first responders and their neighbors at
SOC, we say THANK YOU!!!!
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During this period of quarantine, residents have done a variety of things to keep
themselves busy. Hopefully we will have the best organized drawers and closets, most
beautiful gardens, most artistic homes and most well stocked freezers in the area.
Now let’s hope we can fit through our doors when we finally get to escape.
Congratulations to all of us for making the best of a tough situation! The following are
a few of our talents and activities:
rise, eat, watch tv, nap… rise, eat, watch tv, nap… rise, eat,
watch tv, nap…..
Make protective masks for medical personnel and SOC
friends. (eat)
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(Eat)
Reorganized dishes in my cabinet Woodworking
Walking, exercising, biking Read LOTS of good books
Baked (and ate) cookies, brownies, etc. Morning Prayer Group
(EAT)
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Golf cart parade for the birthday girl
(eat)
Make bed mats for the homeless from plastic bags. SEW
Editor’s note: While we joke about eating, there are a few people who are
being careful and have lost weight. I sincerely congratulate them.
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May
Due to the closing of the clubhouse and pool, all May activities are cancelled. Below are June activities as currently planned. Stay tuned for further information. Check Facebook Friends of Saddle Oak account or emails for updates. If your neighbors don’t have internet, please help keep them informed.
June Events (if clubhouse is open) Singles Luncheon (Gator’s Dockside @11:30 am) – June 4, Men’s Breakfast (Wolfy’s @ 8:30 am) – June 17, Ladies Luncheon – June 18 – (Stone Creek Grill @ noon)
Fathers’ Day – June 21
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Due to Coronavirus and
CDC guidelines all
scheduled SOC HOA
Activities are cancelled
until further notice.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Due to Coronavirus and
CDC guidelines all
scheduled SOC HOA
Activities are cancelled
until further notice.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Due to Coronavirus and
CDC guidelines all
scheduled SOC HOA
Activities are cancelled
until further notice.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Memorial Day Due to Coronavirus and
CDC guidelines all
scheduled SOC HOA
Activities are cancelled
until further notice.
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May 2020
The Board of Directors will meet Tuesday May 12 at 2:00 PM. Due to Corona Virus and CDC recommendations
the meeting will be limited to the Board of Directors. Minutes will be posted on the Saddle Oak Club website at
www.SaddleOakClub.net There will be no HOA meeting until restrictions are lifted.
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