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December 2019 Dec 4th – Breakfast Dec 5th – Singles’ Luncheon Dec 8th – Super Bingo Dec 10th – Board of Directors Meeting Dec 11th – HomeOwners Assn Meeting Dec 12th – Judging of Decorated Houses Dec 14th – Light Up Saddle Oak Dec 18th – Men’s Breakfast Dec 19st – Ladies’ Luncheon Dec 25th – Christmas Dinner Dec 26th – Blood Drive Dec 31st – New Year’s Eve Party Jan 1st – “Souper” New Year’s Day

Newsletter Committee Members

Marty Guzowski – 352-304-8915 Cover Page Editor's Page Save the Date Page Bits and Pieces Photo pages [email protected] Gloria Paige – 973-229-2533 Distribution Manager New Resident Pages Activities Pages Back Page Calendar Birthdays & Anniversaries Page [email protected] Ed Buckley – 630-240-6469 Layout & Index page Posters & Tickets [email protected] Kathleen & Bill Sirois 352-509-4246 Welcome Committee [email protected] Phyllis Congdon – 352-291-4946 Sunshine 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 [email protected] Bill Sirois – 603-396-5212 Events Coordinator [email protected] Milda Kolesar – 352-304-8225 [email protected]

Shirley Ashbaugh – 304-995-7276 [email protected] Deb Miller – 352-355-8750

Greetings Neighbors, The Season of Light is here again. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, light is an important element. May yours shine bright this season! For those of us remaining here for the holidays, there are some socials to keep us entertained. Light Up Saddle Oak culminates with refreshments at the clubhouse after the golf cart parade. There’s a catered dinner in the clubhouse on Christmas, a party on New Year’s Eve, and soup on New Year’s Day. Lots of ways to celebrate during the holiday season! Enjoy the holidays and best wishes for a healthy, happy New Year! 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] Shirley Ashbaugh,1st VP(2020)304-995-7276 [email protected] Bill Sirois, 2nd VP (2020 appt) 603-396-5212 [email protected] Jim Besse (2022) 228-380-2088 [email protected] Toots Lobe (2020) 352-644-4056 [email protected] Kim Schrimmel (2021) 352-433-7828 [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

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December Advertiser Index (Business Cards are NOT listed in this Index)

All Florida Roofing ......................................................................................... 11 Baldwin Brothers………………………………………………………………………...….25 Community Roofing ....................................................................................... 08 Executive Auto Service .................................................................................. 20 Florida Anchor and Barrier ..................................................................... 22 & 23 Four Star Homes ……………………………………………………………………………. 21 Gooden Electrical Contracting ....................................................................... 10 Gregor’s Lawn Care ...................................................................................... 18 Jerry Martin Irrigation ................................................................................... 24 Johnson Appliance Service ........................................................................... 10 Ocala Heating & Air ....................................................................................... 16 Pete Barry Pest Control…………………………………………………………………….24 Sun Community Home Sales……………………………………………………………….07 Tom McDougall ............................................................................................. 17 Window World of Ocala……………………………………………………………………..09 Underhome Armor …………………………………………..………………………………19

December Newsletter Index

Bits & Pieces ....……….…………………….…………………………………….……. 04 - 06 Birthdays and Anniversaries...…… ……………….….….……………………………12-13 SOC Activities………………………………………………………………………………14,15 Sun Communities Page ………………………………………………………………………29 Eating for Health …………….…………………………………….….……………….... 28-29 Saddle Oak Craft Fair …………………………………………………………………….30-31 Halloween Party …………………………………………………………………………..32-34 Stockings and Angels …………………………………………………………………….….35 Veterans Day ………………………………………………………….….………….….…36-39 Super Bingo …………………………………………………………………………………… 40 Light Up Saddle Oak ………………………………………………………………………….41 December ladies Luncheon …………………………………………………………………42 Christmas Dinner …………………………………………………………………………...43 New Year’s Eve ………………………………………..………………………………………44 Souper New Year ………………………………………………………………………….….45 Chinese Auction 2020 …………………………………………………………………….….46 Dinner and Jousting ………………………………………………………………………….47 Volunteers …………………………………………………………………………..….………48 2020 Board Member Candidates.……………………..….……………………………49-51 2020 HOA Proposed Budget….…………………………………………………….…. 52-53 Upcoming Events “Save the Date” ……………………………….…….……………. 54-55

***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*** If an event at the clubhouse involves purchasing or preparing food, it is essential that there be a “no excuses” cut-off date. There are lots of ways to learn about events - at Saturday coffee, at HOA meetings, in the newsletter posters and on posters at the clubhouse. So read your newsletter, come to meetings or check the posters.

Sunshine Report (contact Phyllis Congdon with information 352-291-4946)

Hospitalization/illness:

No hospitalizations to report at this time. Just the usual colds, flu, allergies and aches & pains.

Bereavement

There are no resident deaths to report at this time. Since Rita Cope has moved, we need a chairperson for this committee. There are a couple of helpers, but they want a leader.

Election of Board Members

Volunteers are needed to serve on the Board of Directors for the HomeOwners’ Association

beginning in February. We are looking for 4 candidates. Two 3-year openings are available as we say goodbye to Toots Lobe and Shirley Ashbaugh. One 2-year and one 1-year position are also available. Those positions currently have appointed people who are eligible to officially run. As a Board member, you are asked to attend the monthly Board of Directors meeting on the second Tuesday afternoon and the monthly HomeOwners Association meeting on the second Wednesday evening. In addition, you will need to read and review the state statutes that govern our type of association (Chapter 723). There are responsibilities that the Board undertakes in regard to celebrating specific holidays. We look for candidates that enjoy the community and the residents that live here. If you are interested, please submit your resume to Nominating Committee Committee co-chairs, Kathleen Sirois or Nancy Savel. These resumes need to be published in the January newsletter. The newsletter deadline is the 15th of December.

Blood Drive

There will be a blood drive on Thursday, December 26 from 10:00 to 12:30 at the clubhouse. Please do not use the golf cart parking spaces so there is room for the bus to park.

Christmas Project for Veteran's Village

Please return the “ditty bags” to Joann Barber by Saturday, December 7. Questions? Call Joann Barber at 352-304-8579.

Christmas Stockings and Angels

Christine Parkinson (352-816-1814) thanks participants for their responses to these two projects. The Salvation Army was impressed.

Thank you from Toots Lobe

I would like to thank everyone for a beautiful Veterans Day Dinner. The dinner was wonderful. The ceremony was quite touching. Everything was quite spectacular. Once again we thank every volunteer for their outstanding jobs. However, one person stands out in particular and that is Zee Melendez who all by herself cut in half 69 chickens. That was not an easy job. Again thanks to everyone and God Bless America and all of our service men and women. Toots

Thank You from Frank Ruck

I wish to thank everyone for your kindness by bringing me food and supplies for my cat, Rudy. He is very content and happy and he brings me much joy.

Cribbage

Cribbage fans: Cribbage resumes Sunday evenings @ 6:30 at the clubhouse. Come play or watch and learn. Linda Butryn

Interfaith Food Pantry

Dick and Gladys Ouimette remind residents that the box for food donations to Interfaith (which serves the Ocala community) needs contributions. It is located next to the piano in the clubhouse. This is different from the pantry in the office which is just for SOC residents.

Christmas Events Light Up Saddle Oak This is a time for residents to decorate outside their houses for Christmas. Prizes will be awarded. This year there is a change in the prizes. The committee decided to award 1st place prizes in three different categories: MOST EFFECTIVE USE OF LIGHTS, TRADITIONAL AND HUMOROUS. Judging (by anonymous residents) will be Thursday, December 12. Have your lights on by 6:00 pm. On Saturday evening there will be a golf cart parade. Dress up your carts and/or yourselves and join the entertainment. Lineup is by the bocce court @ 5:30 pm. The parade will begin at 6:00 pm. Following the parade there will be refreshments in the clubhouse for all residents. Come join the fun and ride around to see all the beautiful lights.

Christmas Dinner will be a catered event in the clubhouse on Wednesday, December 25 @ 2 pm.

The meal will consist of :

Spiral Sliced Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Raisin Sauce

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Rice Pilaf

Veggie Blend

Red Velvet Cake Log Slices

To reserve a spot, all residents attending this dinner much purchase a ticket for $13.00 by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 17. The money will be refunded at the event. Guest tickets will not be refunded.

New Year’s Eve Party

On December 31, New Year’s Eve, there will be a party in the clubhouse from 8:30 pm-12:30 am. Cost - $3.00 per person. Jim and Kathy Besse will provide dance music. Attendees should bring snacks and their own beverages. Visit and celebrate with your friends. Welcome in 2020! Clean up your tables and the floor around them. Then head home to bed. Don’t forget to come to the

clubhouse the next day to have some soup and bread!

New Year’s Day Soup Event On January 1, New Year’s Day, from 11:30 am until it’s gone, Gloria Paige, Nancy Pollom, and Roxy Lyon will serve a variety of homemade soups and bread. The cost is $5.00 per seating paid at the event. No ticket necessary. Anyone interested in contributing a pot of soup to this event, please check with one the hosts.

01 – Trudy Jackson

01 – Chuck St. Peter

02 – Randi Blacker

03 – Lenise Boggess

03 – Nancy Savel

04 – Milda Kolesar

04 – Mike Williams

05 – Jim Blackiston

05 – Nancy Northrup

06 – Joann Barber

06 – Janice Bouchard

06 – Kathleen Jennings

07 – Vicki Hay

15 – Ann-Marie Carlyle

16 – Kathy Besse

17 – Loretta Desmond

17 – Maryline Johnson

18 – Mike Buckley

18 – Sharon Buckley

19 – Pat Becker

19 – Carolyn Jones

19 – Leo Keach

DECEMBER 19 – Dianne Trepaniar

19 – Cindy Tricou

22 – Carol Palomba

25 – Umit Bilge

26 – Lorraine Dougherty

26 – Sharon Garfield

26 – Nancy Schmid

29 – Lorraine Berthiaume

DECEMBER Anniversaries 01 – Cisco & Beth Francisco

04 – Joe & Grace Tabarrini

09 – Phil & Joanne Motta

09 – Carl & Marlene Smith

12 – Bill & Pat Becker – 60 YEARS!

14 – John & Carly Wells

20 – Bob & Sue Brandt

22 – Larry & Lisa Prater

26 – Ron & Diane Bandy

27 – Dan & Roberta Bowdler

30 – John & Kathy O’Connor

31 – David & Diane Anderson

31 – Bill & Kathleen Sirois

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

Saddle Oak Club Activities - Page 1

Pool7:00am - 10:00pm

Some Exceptions

Closed for Water Fitness Mon-Wed-Sat 10:00am-11:00am

Water Volleyball Fri 10:00am - 11:00am

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, Sat

10:00am - 11:00amWeather permitting. Info: Gee Sauvageau - 203-744-4193.

Water VolleyballThurs - 6pm

Fri - 10:00amWeather 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

Saddle Oak Club Activities - Page 2

For Corrections or additions contact Gloria Paige

[email protected] or 973-229-2533

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BRAIN

DECEMBER is: Nat. Pear Mo., Root Vegetable Mo.; Eat A Red Apple Day 12/1, Nat. “I Love

Honey” Day 12/18, Nat. Kiwi Fruit Day 12/21.

DECEMBER is: Read A New Book Mo.; Nat. Older Driver Safety Awareness Wk 12/2-6, Nat. Influenza Vaccination Wk. 1st full wk, Nat. Handwashing Awareness Wk. 12/1-7; Nat. Cocoa Day 12/13, Chocolate Covered Anything Day 12/16, Nat. Oatmeal Muffin Day 12/19, Look On The Bright Side Day 12/21, Nat. Date Nut Bread Day 12/22, Nat. Box of Chocolates Day 12/29, Nat. Vinegar Day 12/31.

Items in bold type relate to foods that help with health condition mentioned this month.

BRAIN HEALTH is defined as the ability to function in daily life including wise decision-making, problem-solving, successful interactions with others, and emotional balance. All of these functions require you to remember, understand, think and problem solve.

It’s never too late to think about your brain health. The research is clear: What you EAT and what you DO have a lot to do with your brain health. In fact, eating the right foods can enhance memory, build new brain cells and even help ward off Alzheimer’s, dementia & brain fog (forgetfulness).

What foods help?

Fruits: Avocadoes, blueberries, cantaloupes, citrus (lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines), cherries, eggplant, grapes, longans, mangoes, papaya, peaches, pumpkin, squash, strawberries

Veggies: Asparagus, beets, carrots, celery, cruciferous veggies (i.e., broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower), leafy greens (i.e., arugula, collards, kale, lettuce, mustards, spinach, turnip greens), mushrooms, potatoes, pumpkin, red bell pepper, romaine lettuce, Swiss chard, tomatoes

Herbs/Spices: Cinnamon, rosemary, thyme, turmeric

Nuts/Seeds: Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, curcumin, filberts, flax seeds, hazel nuts, peanuts, pecans, pomegranates, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts (especially)

Other: Beans, bone broth, brown rice, cheese, coconut oil, coffee, dark chocolate, eggs, egg yolks, fish, green tea, honey, low-fat dairy milk, extra virgin olive oil, peanut butter, poultry, OJ, red wine, wild salmon, whole grains, yogurt

What you can DO to help?

In addition to working crossword or sudoku puzzles and watching game shows, here are some healthy habits:

• Exercise • Try something new • Get adequate sleep (take afternoon nap) • Taking care of your heart helps your brain • Eat more fruits, veggies & nuts (less meat & processed meat) Cook in olive oil • Eat the right foods & fats • Hydrate • Stay regular • Be positive & SMILE MORE! • Stay engaged with family and friends • Look to the future

I’m not a doctor or registered dietician. The information in this article is based on credible studies and

research to be used for enlightenment and knowledge. 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.

References: Boost Your Brain, Woman’s Day, 2/18; Eat Your Way To Brain Health, AARP Bulletin, 10/15; Maintaining Your Brain, Good Living Health & Wellness, 3/19; Eat Your Way To Brain Health, AARP Bulletin, 10/15; The Brain Trust, United Health Care

Simple Lemon Herb Chicken (Allrecipes)

Prep 10 min. Cook 15 min. Ready In 25 min.

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 lemon

Salt & pepper

1 T. olive oil

1 pinch dried oregano

2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Cut lemon in half, & squeeze juice from ½ lemon on chicken. Season with salt to taste. Let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.

2. When oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. As you sauté chicken, add juice from other ½ lemon, pepper to taste, & oregano. Sauté for 5 to 10 min. each side, or until juices run clear. Serve

Thanks to Kathleen Sirois and her volunteers who put on another successful Craft Fair. Our community has some very talented crafters.

Paintings Kitchen Towels Quilted Projects Jewelry

Paper Crafts Candy Plant Creations Pottery

Plastic bag Creations Knitted Goods Wooden Delights

Soaps Refinished Furniture Chutney

Photos by Joyce Hooper

Many thanks to Phyllis Congdon and Debbie Lennox for organizing a very successful Halloween party! There were lots of residents from long-time to brand new. Many people who attended were in costume or themed clothing. Attendees visited with friends and neighbors, ate a variety of snacks and desserts and danced to music provided by Jim and Kathy Besse.

Nina Boyl, Gee Sauvageau, Sammi Koester, Diane Anderson and Kathy Smith

Fran Bolson Ginny Herbruck Annie Carlyle

Joe Melazzi and Renee Hughes Vickie Moore

Nancy Savel Sharon and Paul Hallas

Terry and Sharon Garfield Karen and Les Spencer

Deb Miller and Shirley Ashbaugh Roberta (Bert) & Dan Bowdler

Dick and Gee Sauvageau

Photos by

Joyce Hooper

A big thank you to everyone who filled a stocking, purchased or

donated money for our two angels. We filled 33 stockings.

We were able to provide all the needs and wants for two children.

Special thanks to Rosemary Carson for shopping with me. Also thanks to

Charlie Parkinson and John and Clara Terreault for taking everything to the

Salvation Army. They were very pleased!

SOC would like to thank Christine Parkinson for being the chairperson for

this event.

Christmas Stockings

and Angels

On Monday, November 11th, the Saddle Oak residents honored their military veterans.

With balloons flying, the program began with the color guard marching in to patriotic music. Following was the Pledge of Allegiance and Fred Mullen gave the blessing before dinner.

During dinner, veterans and quilting ladies photos flashed on the screen thanks to Ed Buckley. The meal was exceptional with generous pieces of chicken, baked potatoes, fruit salad, lettuce salad, rolls and dessert, Toots Lobe and her crew did an excellent job.

After dinner, the program continued with a patriotic poem written and read by John Terreault. A new resident, Eddie Rager, donated a Korean war framed print. Dick Ouimette was the winner in a drawing.

The highlight of the evening: Rita Cope, Trina Vertefeuille, and Suzette Brown with many helping hands created 16 patriotic quilts and presented them to the World War II veterans: Bob Bull, Frank Ruck, Wayne Robertson and Larry Gaubatz. The Korean War veterans also each received a quilt: Clint Barber, Bill Kramer, Bill Logan, Jim Fritz, Dick Ouimette, Karl Glandorf, Ed Born, Al Carson, Carl Smith and Frank Miller.

The evening ended with cupcakes for dessert.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who worked hard to make the evening a success:

Don LaPorte, John Terreault, Fred Mullen, Diane Anderson, Ed Buckley, Suzette Brown, Rita Cope, Trina Vertefeuille and the ladies of Saddle Oak Stitchers and volunteers, Toots Lobe and the dinner crew (also SOC Stitchers), Kathy Smith and the flag bearers.

Mike and Nancy Dougherty

WWII vets (seated left to right in the center) are: Bob Bull, Larry Gaubatz, Wayne Robertson and Frank Ruck

Korean War vets (pictured left to right) are: Clint Barber, Carl Smith, Mike Buckley, Frank Miller, Bill Kramer, Dick Ouimette, and Bill Logan

Dick Ouimette John Terreault Mike Buckley

Photos by Joyce Hooper and Lee Schrimmel

Don LaPorte Frank Miller

Bill Rawnsley Flag Bearers

Balloons signify veterans; blue balloons for WWII vets

Suzette Brown Toots Lobe

Joan Small Jim Fritz

Sunday, December 8th, 2019 Cards sold 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Bingo starts at 1:00 pm

PLAYING ALL REGULAR GAMES PLUS SUPER BINGO CARDS 3 FOR $5.00

Up to $250Jackpot!

Please No $20 Bills !!

Light up Saddle Oak Club

Win $25.00 prize!!

Decorate your home in one of three categories.

1 prize per category. Judges decision final.

• Traditional

• Most Effective use of Lights

• Humorous

Homes will be judged Dec 12th, 2019.

Golf Cart Parade: Saturday Dec 14, 2019.

Followed by refreshments at clubhouse:

• Line up at Bocce Court @ 5:30 pm

• Parade begins @ 6:00 pm

Thursday Dec 19, 2019 12 Noon

In lieu of exchanging ornaments this year, we are asking that each lady bring one

non-perishable food item or a personal item that will be donated to the Interfaith

Food Pantry.

When you make your reservation to attend the luncheon there is a $5.00 deposit

required which will be returned when you arrive at the luncheon. There have been

a lot of no-shows and it is causing problems at restaurants. If you do not attend

your deposit will be given to the servers.

Tickets and sign up sheet available Dec 9, 2019.

Any questions please contact Milda Kolesar, 352-304-8225

Menu:

Salad &

Entrée

Offerings

Choice of

Dessert:

Jamaican

Coconut Pie

or

Classic

Cheesecake

You may also

order off the

regular menu

if you prefer.

Join your friends and neighbors,

Tickets Required:

Residents $13.00 ea. Refunded at dinner.

Guests $13.00 ea. Not Refunded.

Ticket sales cutoff: Dec 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm.

NO EXCEPTIONS. NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.

See Kathy Smith for tickets

Sign up for your table. Decorate your table and bring favorite appetizers

Please bring a non-perishable donation for Interfaith

Baked Ham, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Veggie Blend

Red Velvet Cake

Prepared by American Sunday Plate Catering

Dancing Music provided by Jim & Kathy Besse

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Bring your favorite beverage and snacks to

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Dance to the music

Tickets: $3.00 per person See Kathy Smith (352-237-6572) for tickets

“SOUPER NEW YEAR”

NEW YEARS DAY,

Wednesday Jan 1, 2020

Five soup choices

Fresh bread available

All you can eat

11:30 am—until gone

$5.00. per seating

Tickets not required

Hosted by Nancy Pollom

Come and Join in the Fun

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Tickets available from 9:30 am – 12:55 pm

You are invited to come to a Chinese Auction on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Preview the items before the morning social and buy your tickets immediately afterwards. Many beautiful and useful items will be won. Choices are endless. Drop your ticket in the bag you hope to win!

Tickets available 9:30 am – 12:55 pm. Drawing begins at 1:15 pm.

1 TICKET $1.00 7 TICKETS $5.00 15 TICKETS $10.00

Please fill in the “TICKET” half with your name and phone number or use

an address label. Put that half in the bag accompanying your choice. Any folded or crumpled tickets will be considered void.

Please save the “KEEP THIS COUPON” ticket for yourself. If your name is selected as the winner, you must present this half to claim your prize.

Bring your CLEAN donations to clubhouse on Thurs., Jan. 9, 2020

between 12 to 4 pm.

Set up will be Fri., Jan 10th beginning at 8:00 am.

Lunch available for purchase at 11:30.

For information contact Milda Kolesar at 352-304-8225

Join Saddle Oak

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January 12TH, 2020

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Many people would rather be a spectator than a participant in the evets and activities here at

Saddle Oak Club. If everyone was a spectator, then here would be nothing to attend, nothing

to watch, nothing to do. Volunteers keep the community alive, active and make it a

community instead of a small cluster of houses indistinguishable from any of the many other

clusters of houses in Florida

Most of us came to Florida because of climate or taxes. When you ask why we came to Saddle

Oak Club, you will hear a variety of reasons. Some say they came here for family or friends,

others cite the “sense of community” that comes with living here. Aren’t both really saying the

exact same thing? Volunteering makes that all happen.

Every Saturday morning many of us gather for Saturday coffee. Speaking of which, we won’t

have coffee and donuts on Saturdays unless someone volunteers. If you’ve never done it

before, someone experienced will be happy to show you the ropes.

The monthly newsletter is written and created by volunteers. Help is needed producing the

newsletter and organizing delivery to our community. You can join the newsletter team and

contribute to the effort. Please contact Marty Guzowski or Gloria Paige to volunteer.

Many upcoming events just won’t happen if there are no volunteers to help organize, purchase

supplies (with HOA funds!), cook, serve, entertain and clean up. Some of the events include:

Yard Sale, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Veterans Day, Craft Fair, Thanksgiving, Light Up

Saddle Oak, Christmas Dinner, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. There are numerous others

listed in the newsletter. Please pick one and join in.

Without volunteers none of it will take place. You don’t have to go from newbie to Event

Chairperson instantly. Just do a little piece. Others will be standing beside you to help along

the way. Become part of Saddle Oak Club. Contact any activity chairperson or HOA board

member to volunteer.

Speaking of the HOA Board. Elections are every February. If you want to be more involved,

continue the traditions and present new ideas, run for a board position. Submit your resume

to Kathleen Sirois or Nancy Savel for the 2020 elections

Marty Guzowski

Objective: position as board member for SOC Homeowners' Association,

in order to support this wonderful community

Education:

Smith College, (Northampton, MA), EdM, '87-'91

University of Massachusetts (Amherst, MA), B.A. '65

Lexington, (Massachusetts) High School '60

Professional Experience:

supervising classroom teacher, Smith College Lab School,

1985-2006 (taught 2nd grade and mentored 4 student teachers every

year)

substitute teacher, Northampton, MA '77-'85

classroom teacher, Ludlow, MA public schools '65-'70 (self-contained

2nd grade)

Volunteer positions:

3 year term on SOC Board of Directors, Feb. 2016- Feb. 2019

snowbird social committee chair, SeaCrest Condominiums in Fort

Walton Beach, FL prior to coming to SOC

director for condo association in Florence, MA 1999-2015

board of directors for Volunteers in Northampton

Schools, 1983-2009 (secretary, treasurer & president)

P.T.O., Cub Scouts, public television, Hospice shop

Personal information:

family: two sons (Roger and Tom)

two grandchilren (Lila, aged 15 and Ian, aged 12)

one granddog (a golden retreiver named Bozeman)

address: 5636 SW 58th St., Lot #315

phone: (352) 304-8915

email: [email protected]


Resume for Cindy Livingston

Candidate for Board of Directors

Saddle Oak Club Homeowners Association

Cindy Livingston 5549 SW 58th Place – Lot 206 Ocala, FL 34474 I am interested in a position on the Board to support the current and future residents of SOC. Since retiring this past April, I miss interacting with the residents. As a board member I feel I may be able to tap into some residents for stepping up and helping out. I enjoy being around people and want to stay involved in our community by helping residents to keep Saddle Oak Community a great place to live. I moved to Saddle Oak Club in May 2014 from Huntingdon, a small town in central PA, about 32 miles from State College (Penn State University), in which I attended and was later employed by. “WE ARE”! In August 2014, I began working for Saddle Oak Club as a part time Maintenance Technician. Duties included taking care of the club house, pool area, flowers, weeds, and other duties. In December 2016, I accepted the position of Office Coordinator, working directly with the former Community Manager, Joanne Mickett, performing all administrative functions. Volunteer Positions: 10 years President of the local American Heart Association Women’s Softball League – implemented and played Professional Background: Accounting Information Services Activities: Beach Travel College Football Wings

DECEMBER Subject to change

Dec 4 Wednesday Breakfast @ 8:00-9:30 am, $5 All-You-Can-Eat

Dec 5 Thursday Singles Luncheon @ 11:30 am, Mimi’s Dec 8 Sunday Super Bingo @ 1:00 pm Dec 10 Tuesday Board of Directors Meeting

2:00 pm in Library. Residents are welcome to observe.

Dec 11 Wednesday Home Owners’ Association Meeting Residents are urged to attend. Refreshments @ 6:30 pm Meeting @ 7:00

Dec 12 Thursday House Judging for Light Up Saddle Oak

Dec 14 Saturday Light Up Saddle Oak Golf Cart Parade followed by refreshments Line up by Bocce Court @ 5:30 pm Parade begins @ 6:00 pm

Dec 18 Wednesday Men’s Breakfast @ 8:30 am, Darrell’s (Pine St.)

Dec 19 Thursday Ladies’ Luncheon @ 12:00 pm, Bonefish Grill Dec 25 Wednesday Christmas Dinner see details on poster

Dec 26 Thursday Blood Drive @ 10 am -12:30 pm Dec 31 Tuesday New Year’s Eve see details on poster

Jan 1 Wednesday “Souper” Day see details on poster

January Jan 1 Wednesday “Souper” Day, see details on poster

Jan 2 Thursday Singles Luncheon @ 11:30 am, Longhorn Steakhouse

Jan 11 Saturday Chinese Auction, see details on poster

Jan 12 Sunday Medieval Dinner and Show Trip, see details on poster

Jan 14 Tuesday Board of Directors Meeting

2:00 pm in Library. Residents are welcome to observe.

Jan 15 Wednesday Men’s Breakfast @ 8:30 am, Bob Evans (TimberRidge)

Jan 15 Wednesday Home Owners’ Association Meeting Residents are urged to attend. Refreshments @ 6:30 pm Meeting @ 7:00

Jan 16 Thursday Ladies’ Luncheon @ to be announced

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1:00 - Coloring Group6:30 - Cribbage

8-10 - Pool Closed (Cleaning)

9:00 - Move It, Move It

9-12 - Saddle Oak Stitchers Too

9:35-10:00 - Grow Young Fitness

10:00 - Water Fitness

11:00 - Bocce

6:30 - Sevens & 500

6:30 - Billiards - Upstairs

10:30 - Bowling12:30 - Canasta4:30 - Bingo Cafe6:00 - BINGO


8:00-9:30 - Monthly Breakfast

9 - noon - Saddle Oak Stitchers

9:35-10 - Grow Young Fitness


1:00 - Euchre & Card Crafts

4:00 - 8:00 Poker in Library

6:30 - Canasta

7-10 - Clubhouse Closed

10:00 - Painting

1-3 - Hooks & Needles- Library

6:30 - Pinochle

6:30 - Dominoes/Pokeno




10:00 - Water Volleyball

1:00 - Mah Jongg

7:00 - Hand and Foot

8:00 - Saturday Social9:00 - Announcements10-11:00 - Water Fitness6:30 - Polish Poker

8 9 10 11 12 13 141:00 - Coloring Group6:30 - Cribbage






11:00 - Bocce

6:30 - Sevens & 500









6:30 - Canasta


10:00 - Painting

10:30-12 - Aging Gracefully


6:30 - Pinochle






1:00 - Mah Jongg









11:00 - Bocce

6:30 - Sevens & 500









6:30 - Canasta


10:00 - Painting


6:30 - Pinochle






1:00 - Mah Jongg









11:00 - Bocce

6:30 - Sevens & 500









6:30 - Canasta


10:00 - Painting


6:30 - Pinochle






1:00 - Mah Jongg



29 30 311:00 - Coloring Group6:30 - Cribbage






11:00 - Bocce

6:30 - Sevens & 500



December 2019

December 10th BD MEETING 2:00 in LibraryDecember 11th HOA MEETING 7:00 in Clubhouse

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