Jan. 1 MARY KEENAN’S

PARTY

Jan. 3 BLEA MEETING

Jan. 19 JULIETS

Jan. 22 CHILI DINNER

Jan. 25 PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Jan. 26 BOARD MEETING

Jan. 29 DIVA & ITALIAN GUY

Issue 24

Home Owners Association Officers

President

Carla Hannay 484-1371Vice President

Bill Buntain 317-691-6386Treasurer

Liz Breadstill 228-0752Secretary

Jane Ann Miller 483-3247Director

Jim Neumann 488-7477Director

Joan King 488-0376Director

Mike Parisi 488-2889

January 2012

Editor: Janice Van DykeThe Bay LakerBob Malavolti won the Magic Ball jackpot on

December 7, 2011. Congratulations Bob.

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FROM THE PRESIDENTCarla Hannay

I just got back from being with my granddaughter during her surgery. I am unable to do an article this month. I will have one next month.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

FROM THE MANAGERLeslee Jones

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We now have a date for replacement of some of the communities water shut off valves. Mark your calendars for January 11th! The contractor will be digging and exposing the lines on the 10th and be ready to go on the 11th. On January 11th all water will be shut off at 6:30 A.M. and will remain off for most of the day - approximately 8 to 10 hours. Reminders will be posted and you will also receive a call the day before. Please plan accordingly - have water jugs filled for consumption and fill your bathtub or buckets with water in order to flush your toilets. Also a reminder from last months article - turn off the breaker for your hot water heater! Remember that the Contractor or Bay Lake is not responsible for the element burning out. Before the water is shut off on the 11th is the time to check the water shut off valve to your own home. If you don't have one (you should) or the existing one is leaking schedule your plumber to do that and any other repairs on that day.

Our “Home of the Month” award for December went to Roger and Louise LaCasse of 87 Camellia Street. They received their $50 gift card! Make sure that you take a ride by this home. Good luck to next month’s winner!

Tickets for the 2012 ELS Sarasota Expo March

5th thru 9th will be going on sale soon! Look for event and sign up info in the clubhouse. Tickets can be purchased in the office - however payment must be by check and made payable to the community that is hosting that event.

THANK YOU

Ray and Ruth Roof would like to thank you for the many cards, well wishes, and prayers for Ray's recovery. Ray received 63 get well cards and most of them were from Bay Lake people. You are an awesome group of people. God bless you all.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS 2011

65 people enjoyed singing carols and listening to the choir sing on Dec. 15, 2011. The choir did a great job. Natalie did a wonderful job playing the piano for the choir. Grace Gagliardi sang O Holy Night beautifully.

Thanks to Ron & Trish Suit for hosting the evening. Also thanks to Grace Gagliardi, Janice & Herb Van Dyke for helping.

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January Birthdays

Sally Fitzgerald 01-01Mary Keenan 01-01Mike Tooley 01-01Kathy McLain 01-05Janice Van Dyke 01-05Joe Coe 01-08Neal Conkle 01-08Patricia Bellmore 01-10Pearl Breeze 01-13Mike Grunzweig 01-13Lorraine Behrendt 01-14Kathy Gallant 01-14Howard Cook 01-15Wayne Edwards 01-15Steve Rollison 01-15Joan Cook 01-16Gerry Farmiloe 01-16Joseph Burkette 01-18Harriet Guertin 01-18Ronald Miller 01-21Barbara Robinson 01-28Diane Painchaud 01-29Marilyn Philbrook 01-30Marion Cino 01-31

JanuaryAnniversaries

Jack & Marion Cino 01-03Budd & Pat Morrell 01-20Bill & Barbara Robinson 01-23

BOARD & ASSOCIATION MEETING DATES

2011-2012

BOARD MEETINGS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

(2011)

DEC 29TH JAN 3RD

(2012)

JAN 26TH FEB 7TH

FEB 23RD MAR 6TH

MAR 29TH APR 3RD

APR 26TH MAY 1ST

SEPT 29TH OCT 4TH

Meetings to resume on:

SEPT 27TH 2012 FOR THE 2012/2013 SEASON

We do not have everyone’s birthday and/or anniversary month and date. If you had a birthday and/or anniversary in January, and we missed listing you, please contact Janice at 483-1043 or jm.vandyke@comcast.net. If you are a new resident, or have a phone book change, please contact Janice.

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SATURDAY BREAKFAST

Birthdays AND Anniversaries will be celebrated on the FIRST Saturday of each month. Coffee and donuts will be available. Only birthday and anniversary couples will be free.

MC - Jan. 07 Jan. 14 Jan. 21 - Boyd Brewer Jan. 28

KITCHEN COMMITTEE – Jan. 07 - Barb Hickey & Joan Zimmerman Jan. 14 Jan. 21 - Joe & Connie Conley Jan. 24 - Joe & Connie Conley

RUMMAGE SALE

The 2011 - 2012 seasons rummage sale will be on February 18, 2012. The rummage sale shed is available on Wednesday from 10AM - 11AM and on Saturday from 11AM - 12PM so you can drop off your items. Please pass on the information about the rummage sale to your neighbors. We hope we have a good sale again this year. The money that is made benefits all of us in Bay Lake Estate. If you have questions, please call Barb Hickey 445-4287 or Joan Zimmerman 228-0066.

CHAIRPERSON OF A FUNCTIONTrish Suit

Anyone that is chairing a function this season and needs tickets printed please bring me the information and I will print them for you. Also if anyone gets a donation for a function, please bring me in writing the name and full address of the company/organization and I will send them a thank you card.

TO THE POOCHES OF BAY LAKE ESTATEBarb Hickey

We had a very interesting time in the spring of 2011. We had a lot of fun doing our dog training sessions with our dogs. Five dogs graduated from Level 1 and their owners are very pleased with their obedient animals. All are welcome back to continue this fall.

If you are interested in joining use, we have training every Wednesday from 10-11am behind the maintenance shed. Feel free to bring your Pooch and join in the fun.

IN MEMORIAM

With sincere sympathy to family & friends of:

Rita WhitesideDavid Murray

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Broccoli SaladJanice Van Dyke

2-3 Stalks of broccoli (tops only)1 cup whole cashews, salted½ cup chopped celery½ cup white raisons5 slices crumbled bacon

Dressing:1 cup of Helmans mayonnaise ½ cup sugar 2 Tablespoons of cider vinegar1//2 teaspoon curry powder, mild

Mix dressing, refrigerate and pour over salad 1 hour before serving.

CRANBERRY SALADJanice Van Dyke

1-20 oz. can crushed pineapple1-3oz. package lemon Jello1 (about 1 cup) 7 Up or Sprite1-1 lb. cans (2 cups) jellied cranberry sauce1-8 oz. Cool Whip1-8oz. cream cheese; softened½ cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make a cup. Heat until boiling; dissolve Jello. Stir in 7 Up (or Sprite) slowly, chill till partially set. Blend drained pineapple and cranberry sauce; fold into Jello. Turn into 9 X 9 inch dish and chill until firm. Fold Cool Whip into cream cheese; spread over gelatin.

Toast pecans in 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in 350 degree oven about 10 minutes. Watch carefully as they burn easily. Sprinkle over salad just before serving.

RECIPE CORNER

LACE COOKIESTrish Suit

1 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar1 cup butter1 egg½ cup flour½ teaspoon vanillaPinch of saltPinch of baking soda2 cup oatmeal (instant best)

Mix all ingredients together. Drop by ½ teaspoon on PARCHMENT paper lined Cookie sheet. (reuse paper for entire batch.)

Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes

Let stand 1 minute and place on PARCHMENT paper to cool.

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JULIET’SSylvia Richardson

The Juliet’s will meet for breakfast on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Ophilias Pasta House in Nokomis Plaza at the corner of 41 and Laurel rd. at 9:30am. Please sign up in the clubhouse. Questions please call Sylvia 480-0208.

WOMAN’S CLUB LUNCHEONSally Fitzgerald

The Women's Club held its annual Christmas dinner on December 7, 2011. Rosemary Parker, Pat Wriker and Barb Robinson chaired the event. Lorna and Bob Malavolti cooked a delicious pasta dish, served with mixed vegetables and rolls. Carol Gilchrist baked and decorated 144 tasty and beautiful Christmas cookies to eat with ice cream. A gift exchange and drawings for door prizes, 50/50 raffle and a gift basket followed the lunch. We hope that all who attended had a wonderful time. Thanks to all who helped with the luncheon. On January 25, 2012, we will hold a pancake breakfast at the clubhouse. If you can help us

to set up and clean up, please let me know. Mark your calendar and plan on attending and supporting your club. Tickets will go on sale after New Years at coffee on Saturday mornings and at Bingo.

If you have questions or can help call Sally Fitzgerald at 941 586 0236.

90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

Come celebrate Mary Keenan’s 90th birthday on January 1, 2012 from 3 to 5 PM at the clubhouse. No Gifts Please.

RSVP to Janice Van Dyke by 12-22-11 cell-614-579-1684 or home-941-483-1043 or e-mail jm.vandyke@comcast.net.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

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CLOTHES FOR HOMELESS

Nancy Robarts and Fran Jones would like to say “Thank you” to everyone that has donated clothing and bedding for the Salvation Army

homeless shelter. They will continue to collect items and take them up to the shelter. If you have items to give, you can drop them off at the clubhouse in the box designated for the shelter or call Nancy or Fran 941-244-0230 to pick them up. If you wish to drop items off at their home, they live at 96 Camellia St.

SALVATION ARMYLois Fisher and/or Rick Bedat take food to the Salvation Army weekly or biweekly. Please leave your donations in the colorful box on the stage at the clubhouse. Your gifts are greatly appreciated.

MUSICAL # 3Grace Gagliardi

This year's Musical Tea, featuring "Show Tunes," will be presented at 3 PM on Sunday afternoon, February 12th. Attendees are invited to drop by a little early to place a teapot on their choice of table. Bring your favorite teapot or borrow one of ours. Following approximately 45 minutes of music by Grace Gagliardi and Natalie Young, afternoon tea and a variety of goodies will be served. Both men and women will enjoy this event; there is no charge and all are welcome. Contributions to the edible offerings are greatly appreciated -- please call Joyce Martin at 412-9663 and let her know what you can bring so she can plan accordingly.

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"WOW"Women of the Word

Our 2012 women's bible study will begin Tues Jan 10 at 10:00 for 11 weeks.

We will be studying Ephesians, Wholeness for a broken world. The study guide is by Andrew T & Phyllis J Le Peau

I will have the study guides at Sat coffee or contact Darlene Laursen 64 Hyacinth Street.

2012 RESIDENT DIRECTORYJanice Van Dyke

The 2012 resident directory will not be coming out until sometime late February. We will be having an election of officers in February and we want to put the names of the new officers in the new directory. Also this gives everyone time to fill out and return to me the enclosed form. I try very hard to put the most up to date information in the directory but that isn’t possible without your help. Please fill out the form and return it to me; if you haven’t already done so. I greatly appreciate your help.

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CHORUSMarion Armstrong

Chorus will begin practice again after the holidays. We meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the clubhouse. Please come and sing with us.

LINE DANCINGJoyce Martin

We are continuing our line dancing into the New Year. Join us on Mondays. 9:30 -10:00 a.m. is for Beginners and step review. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. is for Beginner and Intermediate.

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us.

CHILI DINNER

The Association Board members are having a Chili Dinner for the residents at the clubhouse. It will be on Sunday January 22, 2012 at 5 p.m.

Be sure to sign up on the sheets located in the clubhouse.

MAIL BOX ALERT

Shorty Wriker reported at breakfast on December 17, 2011 that he had caught a woman in a gold car taking mail from his mail box. He called the police and they caught the woman.

Be careful what you put in your mailbox and don’t put it out too early.

DIVA & THE ITALIAN GUY

Bob and Lorna Malavolti are hosting a dinner and show at the clubhouse on Sunday, January 29, 2012. The show is Diva & The Italian Guy. The dinner consists of salad, mixed key west vegetables, Italian sausage & artichoke Bolognese, roll & butter, dessert, coffee, tea, and bottled water. Feel free to bring any other beverage that you may want.

The dinner is at 5:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $18.00 a person (includes dinner and show). The tickets will be sold at Bingo and Saturday coffee. The seating is limited so purchase your tickets early.

If you have any questions, call Bob or Lorna at 941-441-7825.

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Several people walk and some with dogs early in the morning and after it is dark at night. Please carry a flashlight and/or wear reflective clothing. Do something so that you can be seen by drivers. Someone in the park almost hit someone walking a dog very early one morning. You must make sure that you can be seen.

THANK YOUJoan King

I wish to thank everyone for their cards and prayers of concern while I was in the hospital and rehabilitation. It helps to know you have friends that care.

TRIVIA PARTYJanice Van Dyke

What a fun night! 65 people played trivia and had a good time. Fourth place team consisted of Chuck & Darlene Laursen, Grace Gagliardi, Ron Suit, Bob & Lorna Malavolti. They won $30.00. The third place team consisted of Budd & Pat Morrell, Jane & Rod Van Buskirk, Bill & Donna Reese. They won $36.00. Second place team consisted of Donna Eldridge, Joan Goering, Christina Fitzgerald, Ed & Adrienne Anderson, and Jo-Ann Finnell. They won $42.00. The lucky first place team that went from last place to first place by betting 20 points on the last question consisted of Ron Tague, Nancy Robarts, Phyllis T., Zosh Wopinsky, and Herb & Janice Van Dyke. They won $60.00.

I would like to thank Ron & Trish Suit, Ron Tague, Barbara Hagey, Barbara Shepard, Marion Armstrong, and Herb Van Dyke for all their help in making this night a success

Many people that attended came to me and requested another Trivia Party. I am planning one sometime in March before all the Snowbirds leave us. Watch next month’s newsletter for more details.

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RESIDENT INFORMATION FORM FILL THIS OUT AND RETURN IF YOU DID NOT DO SO LAST MONTH!! I am currently working on updating the BLEA information records. These records are strictly for park use. There have been emergencies when we didn’t have the phone numbers to contact a person. That is also why the Northern information is so important. (The office is not always open when emergencies happen). To make sure we have complete information on all owners and yearly renters, I ask that you complete this form and return it to Herb or Janice Van Dyke. You can give the form to us at Bridge, Bingo, Pinochle, Euchre, or Saturday morning coffee or bring it to 95 Camellia St. Thank you for your help. NAME(s) (all residents): BIRTHDAY (month/day): 1 ______________________________ __________ 2 ______________________________ __________ 3 ______________________________ __________ 4 ______________________________ __________ NAME(s)/PHONE NUMBER(s) YOU WANT IN PHONE BOOK: 1 ______________________________ ____________________ 2 ______________________________ ____________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________ OWN _____ RENT YEARLY _____ BIRTH STATE: ANNIVERSARY (if applicable - month/day): E-MAIL ADDRESS: CELL PHONE NUMBER: NORTHERN ADDRESS (if applicable):

JANUARY 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 MARY

KEENAN PARTY

3 - 5 PM

2 LINE DANCING 9:30 CRAFTS 1 PM HAND & FOOT 1 PM POKENO 6:30 PM POKER 7 PM

3 BLEA MEETING 9 AM BRIDGE 1 PM CHORUS 6:30 PM

4 DOG TRAINING 10 AM BINGO 7 PM

5 PINOCHLE 7 PM

6 EUCHRE 7 PM POKER 7 PM

7 COFFEE 9 AM SCAT 7 PM

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9 LINE DANCING 9:30 CRAFTS 1 PM HAND & FOOT 1 PM POKENO 6:30 PM POKER 7 PM

10 BRIDGE 1 PM CHORUS 6:30 PM

11 DOG TRAINING 10 AM BINGO 7 PM

12 PINOCHLE 7 PM

13 EUCHRE 7 PM POKER 7 PM

14 COFFEE 9 AM SCAT 7 PM

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16 LINE DANCING 9:30 CRAFTS 1 PM HAND & FOOT 1 PM POKENO 6:30 PM POKER 7 PM

17 BRIDGE 1 PM CHORUS 6:30 PM

18 DOG TRAINING 10 AM BINGO 7 PM

19 JULIETS 9:30 PINOCHLE 7 PM

20 EUCHRE 7 PM POKER 7 PM

21 COFFEE 9 AM SCAT 7 PM

22 BLEA CHILI

DINNER 5 PM

23 LINE DANCING 9:30 CRAFTS 1 PM HAND & FOOT 1 PM POKENO 6:30 PM POKER 7 PM

24 BRIDGE 1 PM CHORUS 6:30 PM

25 PANCAKE BREAKFAST

DOG TRAINING 10 AM BINGO 7 PM

26 BLEA BOARD MTG 9 AM PINOCHLE 7 PM

27 EUCHRE 7 PM POKER 7 PM

28 COFFEE 9 AM SCAT 7 PM

29 DIVA

AND THE ITALIAN GUY

5 PM

30 LINE DANCING 9:30 CRAFTS 1 PM HAND & FOOT 1 PM POKENO 6:30 PM POKER 7 PM

31 BRIDGE 1 PM CHORUS 6:30 PM