Golden Acres R. O. Association, Inc. 2014-2015€¦ · I wish everyone the most wonderful, happy and healthy New Year. You all deserve the best. For our new residents, we welcome

Golden Acres R. O. Association, Inc. 2014-2015 President Ray Lamoureux

Vice President Ron Tasior

Treasurer Bob Mickle

Secretary Joan Elder

Director Judith Fitzpatrick

Director Don Webb

Director Joe Lemon

Property Manager Loey Antonucci, LCAM Community Association Manager, PMI

Golden Acres Recreation Committee 2014-2015 Chairperson Ron Short

Vice Chairperson Georgina Lamoureux

Sub Committee Theresa Quinn

Sub Committee Nadine Templeton

Sub Committee Sue Bailey

Treasurer Ed Richtmyer

Secretary Barb Cox

Bingo Committee Nadine Templeton, Marilyn McKay, Paula Bunevith

Fun Shuffle Joan Leslie, Bob and Ann Stewart

Progressive Cards Eleanor and Gerald Saunders

Golf Ron Tasior and Ed Richtmyer

Bowling Norma Miller

Health and Welfare Kathy Regnier and Jean Binette

Indoor Exercise Belinda Sezbenski

Newsletter Editor Sue Bailey

Pool Exercise Marlene Scott and Nancy Baker

Shuffleboard Norm Sanford

Line Dance Dorothy Smith

Art Classes Anita Wood

Special Events for January

Monday, January 5th Blood Pressure Check with Mildred Todd at the Clubhouse 9:30-11:30am.

Saturday, January 10th Welcome Back Snowbird Dance 7:30-10:30. Music by Carlo. Hosted by

Kay and Bill Erickson. Tickets are $6.00 each.

Saturday, January 17th Pancake Breakfast at Clubhouse 8:00-9:00am. Cost is $3.50 per. Hosted

by Gene Binette and Crew.

Saturday, January 17th Progressive Cards 7:00-10:00. Cost is $2.50 per. Hosted by Gerry and

Eleanor Saunders.

Saturday, January 24th Annual Carport Sale 8:00am - 1:00pm. Signup sheet for park permit is at

the clubhouse. Arranged by Ann Stewart.

Saturday, January 24th Sock Hop 7:30-10:30pm. Music by KC Vocal Chords. Cost is $6.00 per.

Hosted by Barb Cox and Cheryl Taylor.

Friday, January 30th Fun Shuffle Setup all day. Hosted by Norm Sanford and Mel Hearns.

Saturday, January 31st Fun Shuffle, Dinner, & Horserace 2:00-10:30pm. Hosted by Norm

Sanford and Mel Hearns.

Weekly Repeats in January Sundays:

6:30 pm Cards

1:00 pm Optional Fun & Practice Shuffle

Mondays:

10:30 am Aqua Fit

7:00 pm Bingo

Tuesdays:

9:00 am Clubhouse Exercise

1:00 pm Fun Shuffle

Wednesdays:

9:00 am Coffee at Clubhouse

10:30 am Aqua Fit

3:00 pm Fun Bowling at Dunedin Lanes. Cost is $7.00 per.

7:30 pm Shuffle Under the Lights

Thursdays:

9:00 am Clubhouse Exercise

6:30 pm Dominos

Fridays:

10:30 am Aqua Fit

12:00 pm League Shuffle Practice

1:00 pm Cards

President’s Report By Ray Lamoureux

We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday and

returning to Golden Acres safe for the 2015 winter.

The next board meeting will held on January 21th at 10:00 in

the clubhouse.

The board has been very busy lately with water leaks. We had

two big leaks on First Street and Second Street. The water leak on

Second Street took a long time to fix. The leak was partially under

the sidewalk on Second Street and the dirt was so wet it kept caving

in on the area needed to repair the pipe. The Plummer thinks that leak has been leaking for a long

time because it was so deep and under the sidewalk. We are in the process of working on a water

plan to minimize the leaks in the future.

The election of two board members will be held at the meeting on February12th. If you

are interested in running for the board you need to fill out intent to run form and submit a resume

to the office to have your name placed on the ballot.

The fence on Third avenue and First Avenue will be stared in mid January. We were

waiting to see if the city would part with the land where the water tower was removed. Right

now the city has no plans for that property and does not want to sell at this time.

We sent the city pictures and other material about the flooding from storm water on the

north end of the park. As of this writing we still have not received a response on this issue. We

hope to hear something in the near future from them about our flooding issues.

The park has a unit that the owner abandoned and the park paid to have it transferred over

to Golden Acres. The unit will go up for sale on January 5th

till January 25th

. The minimum bid

will be $3000.00 to cover the expenses the park paid for the unit to be cleaned out and tented for

termites also lawyer’s fees. The unit is two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms and is unit

127. All bids must be sealed and sent over to Progressive Management who will handle all the

bids. They will inform the board as to who has the winning bid.

The winter is the time of year when residents have guests. Remember all guest must be

signed in and if they have cars to park them in your carport and your car parked at the clubhouse.

You can sign them in the office before they arrive or the library if the office is not open.

January is also inspection month for all the units in the park. A board member and

another volunteer resident will go around to inspect every unit in the park. If you know of

anything that needs to be fixed please try to fix before we inspect. This usually will happen on

the third week in January and check on the list of needed work from the inspection sometime in

March. This is the only way we can keep our community looking as great as it can be.

From the Editor’s Desk By Sue Bailey [email protected]

Happy New Year!

A new year is upon us. Wow! I hope that everyone

had a wonderful holiday wherever and with whomever

you've chosen. Now get ready for a busy social life here at

Golden Acres. The calendar is really chocked full of things

to do this month. From dances to horse races, and

everything in between. It's all there for you to enjoy.

I hope that you made New Year's Resolutions that

are easy to keep, if you made any at all. One resolution I

would welcome is for everyone to continue contributing

articles and pictures for our monthly newsletter. Your input is what makes this newsletter a

success, so please keep them coming.

As January progresses, here are some important days to remember:

On Thursday, January 1st, everyone knows that it's New Year's Day, but did you know

that on Friday, January 2nd is a local holiday of the Day after New Year's Day and is celebrated

in Quebec, Canada? Orthodox Christians follow the Julian Calendar whereas the majority of

Christians follow the Gregorian Calendar. Hence, Orthodox Christians celebrate the new year on

Wednesday, January 14th.

On Monday, January 19th, the USA celebrates the life of Martin Luther King who

promoted Civil Rights through non-violent civil disobedience.

For those of you who just arrived from the north, welcome. For those of you confined to

the north for whatever reason, we'll miss you but stay warm and have confidence that before long

it will warm up again. May the New Year bring all of you good health, happiness and prosperity.

Until next time,

May God bless and keep you well and safe…

Notes from the Office By Jo Ellen Bryant

January is a time for reflection. From my viewpoint in the office,

park operations are moving along smoothly with seasoned

Directors all working hard to accomplish our goals. Each director

has their special skill and together they make a good team. Our

Board of Directors deserves recognition for working tirelessly on

your behalf by keeping our park clean, repaired and updated, and

running smoothly. I see them first hand giving up their time for

interviews of prospective buyers, sometimes on VERY short

notice.

They run around the park constantly checking trees, driveways,

sidewalks, fencing, and unwelcome critters. They meet contractors,

and city officials doing research on various projects. They sometimes visit your coaches to see

and better understand exactly what you have requested to add to your coach. Their job is not

always easy, so be appreciative and considerate. Remember, if you have comments come to the

office and submit your written thoughts. Communication is the key to understanding everyone’s

needs.

2014 has been a great year and I’ve several people to thank. Robert is always top on my

list as he is always available to help me with anything. Someone will call to ask about

his or her coach, and I’ll ask Robert to drive by and look at that “huge overgrown gutter

garden”. He is a man of many talents, two being tolerant of all of us asking for favors,

and the other being good-natured in his attitude.

Sue Bailey is a dream come true for me. She is a delight in every way, and can step up to

the plate and handle anything, or at least know whom to call to fix a fax who’s lines have

been severed by carpeting folks. She can make order out of chaos, and fix a computer

problem in a flash. Poor thing steps into an upside down office while we were packing

boxes to move heavy filing cabinets, and in two minutes has all under control. I’m so

grateful to her for filling in during my summer vacation, and my recent fall get-a-way on

a real cruise. It’s worry free when I’m away.

The Board Members are the best and I’d like to thank them all for making my job

enjoyable! They are dedicated to the park, have great senses of humor when things go

wrong, (well almost all of them) and always act in the best interest of the park. Joan

handles the gamut during the summer and she and I often commiserate together. I’m so

thrilled to have a freshly painted, newly carpeted office in which to work and to receive

my guests.

I love the smiling faces when all of you return to the park from colder temperatures.

You are happy to be here and to see old friends. What could be better? I wish everyone

the most wonderful, happy and healthy New Year. You all deserve the best. For our new

residents, we welcome you to your new home. We are here in the office to answer

questions, and to make your transition to living in the park go smoothly. Call anytime if

you need help. A reminder to all of you, the office gets VERY busy in the winter. If you

call and your message goes to voice mail, I promise I will call you back.

ONCE A WEEK GARBAGE COLLECTION starting January 5th By Sue Bailey

Just a reminder that both recycling and garbage will be collected on Mondays only.

Carport Sales By Ann Stewart

If you plan on having a carport sale at your coach on Saturday, January 24th, you must

sign up on the bulletin board at the clubhouse. I will take care of getting the permit for the park.

Pancake Breakfast By Gene Binette

Well we had our first pancake breakfast for the fall of 2014 . First we checked to see if

there was any interest in one and there was an overwhelming yes, so tickets were printed and

sold . I was able to get fill-ins for the workers that we lost during the past year .Our chefs cooked

and served 65 well fed and happy customers and there were many compliments of a job well

done to everyone. Our next breakfast will be in January for many of us are going home for

Christmas. Thank you to everyone who made this a success.

Food and Toy Drives By Nancy Baker

Many thanks to all those who donated so much food and toys and money for people who

are not as fortunate as us in Golden Acres. I wish you could see the faces of the people collecting

these goods when we deliver them. They are just so happy to see us and to help us unload it all.

But I hope you feel a warmth in your heart imagining a happy and healthy child receiving our

gifts on Christmas morning. THANK YOU GOLDEN ACRES!

Thanksgiving Dinner By Joe and Paula Bunevith

On Thursday Nov 27th Community members numbering 65, were hungry and happy as

they headed for the clubhouse for a great Thanksgiving Feast. Seven turkeys cooked and

smelling fantastic, mashed potatoes , green bean casserole and more food then you can

imagine. And Desserts so many and so good.

One community member decided to take the Chocolate Trifle all for himself and got caught. The

picture shows who it was.

Hope all of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Day.

New Years Eve AquaFit By Nancy Baker and Marlene Scott

Happy New Year to all our Golden Acres neighbours and all the best in 2015! We hope

the new year finds you in good health and happiness. And by the way, if you are making some

New Year's resolutions to get fit and lose weight, we would be very happy to see you in the pool

with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. ( if it's 70 F ). Come join us, get fit and

have fun.

WANTED! By Marsha Baylor

This picture is of Golden Acres residents in their younger years. Can you guess who these

women are?

Remember to dig out that photo of you when you were in your 20's and bring it back with

you when you return to Golden Acres. After I collect the photos, I will display them and you can

guess who they are.

Please give your photos to Marsha Baylor (lot 196). Thank you.

I will be displaying the pictures at the Clubhouse in January and will be having a contest

to determine who can identify the most residents. More details will be forthcoming.

Remember to dig out that photo of you when you were in your 20's and bring it back with

you when you return to Golden Acres. After I collect the photos, I will display them and you can

guess who they are. Please give your photos to Marsha Baylor (lot 196). Thank you.

I will be displaying the pictures at the Clubhouse in January and will be having a contest

to determine who can identify the most residents. More details will be forthcoming.

Soldiers to Remember

Please take a moment to offer a prayer of thanks and remembrance to all those who help to

protect our way of life. Keep them in your prayers until they return safely to their loved ones.

Jim Beulow (Navy Seal) friend of Ray and Mina Krumsieg, Lot #60

Adam Coburn, British army, serving in Afghanistan, nephew of Mildred and David Todd, Lot #2

Sgt. Justin T. Drescher (U.S.M.C.), serving in Afghanistan, grandson of Marie Looby, Lot #170

Sean Ebbeling, U.S. Marine, grandson of Bob McCluskey, Lot #220

Damien Fitzpatrick, USAF, grandson of Judith Fitzpatrick, Lot #87

Capt. Sean Fitzpatrick, Army, grandson of Judith Fitzpatrick, Lot #87

Michael Gerathy, USArmy, son-in-law of Debra and Steve Pollard, Lot #221

Master Sgt. John Grutzmacher (Air Force) nephew of Ray and Mina Krumsieg, Lot #60

Daniel Jones, US Navy, Grandson of Carol and Henry Diniz, Lot #25

Matthew Jones, US Navy, Grandson of Carol and Henry Diniz, Lot #25

Cpl. Justin Moore, Marines, Japan, Grandson of Jim and Barb Hatfield, Lot #84.

“Scottie” – close friend of Mina and Ray Krumsieg, Lot #60

Brian J. Stanfa, USAF, grandson of Joe and Lois Stanfa.

Capt. Mark Stevens (Army) nephew of Joe Corbeil, Lot #160

Stanley Sweeny (Army) nephew of Ruth Marino. Lot #225

PFC lst Class John Wilson – (USMC) Iraq – grandson of Jean Key, Lot #138

Nicholas Sivilich , U.S. Air Force - Dubai, S. Africa - relative of Chris Drury, Lot #116.

So that we might get to know these courageous soldiers better, I would like to add their pictures

to this section. Please forward any photos to Sue Bailey [email protected]

For changes to the list of soldiers, please contact Sue Bailey [email protected]

Birthdays and Anniversaries By Norma Moore

Golden Acres January Birthdays

We want to mention all those who are celebrating this month and send them our very best

wishes.

Maureen McKinnon …………………. January 1

Paul Shannon …………………. January 1

Carmella Margaglio …………………. January 2

Bill Obermark …………………. January 2

Frances Clark …………………. January 3

Margie Paddington …………………. January 5

Richard Bryant …………………. January 6

Joan Leslie …………………. January 8

Clifford Cushman …………………. January 10

Thomas Tyler …………………. January 10

Eileen Drane …………………. January 14

Sherman Lawson …………………. January 19

Robert Mickle …………………. January 19

Mary Ann Zura …………………. January 21

Kenneth Paul …………………. January 23

Mina Krumsieg …………………. January 25

Kathy Regnier …………………. January 25

Kay Erickson …………………. January 26

Angie Walker …………………. January 27

Jean Franqueira …………………. January 28

Joseph Lemon …………………. January 29

Golden Acres January Anniversaries

Let’s wish these couples a very happy wedding anniversary.

Mike and Barb Cox ……………… January 10

Kent and Anita Wood ……………… January 14

News via Email From Blanche Irving

Our dear friend Fraser Muir had surgery last week. He had a growth in his colon that had

to be removed or it would have turned to cancer. He could use some prayers.

Sylvia Porter is also having tests done and she needs prayers, and of course keep praying for Mel

Hearns.

I Blanche am feeling much better. Nurses are still coming in and I fell last week breaking my

nose now what else could go wrong? We are planning to come to Golden Acres Jan 20th.

Wellness By Jean Binette and Cathy Regnier [email protected]

Please pray for Harry Minck (unit 21). He suffered two small strokes and he is now in

rehab. Please pray for his son Greg who has brain cancer, had his gall bladder removed, and

caught an infection in the hospital.

Jim Thompson (unit 26) has lung cancer and needs prayers. He sent a nice thank you to

everyone.

Please pray for Ann and Bob Stewart's (unit 89) family to get results and keep a positive

attitude.

Joan Sprouse (unit 102) had a cat scan and it showed cancer in her lung. The doctors are

deciding what treatment she needs next. Keep your prayers going for her.

Mel Hearns (unit 18) has his fourth round of chemo and will get a cat scan on December

8th, pray for good news. He is keeping himself occupied by watching curling on TV and keeping

his eyes focused on the angle shots so when he is well enough to shuffle again.

Shirley Richards (unit 174) broken arm is healing very well. The cast will be removed on

December 17th. The prayers have worked and we're very happy for her.

Dee Featherstone's (unit 151) son and daughter-in-law are both being treated for cancer

and are doing good. Lots of prayers for them and the whole family.

Please continue praying for Shirley Toohey's (unit 124) son-in-law's father Nick to get

stronger. He is in rehab.

Please continue praying for our friend Deacon Nick to keep fighting his cancer, to get his

appetite back and be able to sleep so he can heal.

Fraser Muir (unit 19) wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year

and hopes to be back in the park in January.

Please keep your prayers going for Timmie Strader's (unit 129) great grandson who is

suffering from depression in the loss of his grandfather who he thought of as his father.

Continue praying for Ann Millburg's (unit 12) daughter Mary with pain from shingles.

Golden Acres Committee Members 2014-2015 ____________________________________________________________

Architectural/Landscaping Ron Tasior - Bob Mickle

Common Areas Joe Lemon – Don Webb

Community Liaison / Doug Collett - Kathy Eckland

Emergency Planning

Documents Ray Lamoureux - JoEllen Bryant –

Judith Fitzpatrick – Joan Elder

Finance Bob Mickle – Ray Lamoureux

Maintenance Joe Lemon

Records All Board of Directors

Recreation Liaison Judy Fitzpatrick - Joan Elder

Rules, Regulations and Policies All Board of Directors

Inventory of Assets Jo Ellen Bryant - Robert Wheatley

Ron Porter - David Meriam

Summer Executive Committee Joan Elder - Ray Krumsieg – Bob Shiere