November 2017

theNEWSCOMER

CITRUS NEWCOMERS CLUB

Citrus County, Florida

Our October luncheon at the Royal Oaks Country Club was a picture-perfect venue. Food was delicious with very attentive service. As I was leaving the Club, Bunny Bucci introduced me to the restaurant manager who said that her wait staff was impressed with our polite group of ladies. Thank you ladies, you have always impressed me.

Sharon Maxwell, Regina Keadle and I wore matching plaid pants and did a mini fashion show skit. It was a lot of fun. A funnier story is at my church last Sunday, there was a gal in the choir wearing the same plaid pants. Will these pants never end? I guess not. LOL. We also had creative and scary Halloween attire modeled by BJ Shueneman, Jan Bauer, Mary Beth Marquardt and Ruthie Merk.

ChaChing…Ruthie Berg, Barbara W Jurgens, Barbara L Jurgens did an extraordinary job selling 50/50 raffle tickets. They collected $354. Congratulations to Terry Prince, Sue Moline and Ardeth Kafka who each took home $59. A special thanks to all the ladies for your generosity in purchasing these raffle tickets as we deposited $177 into the Newcomers’ bank account.

Chris Lyman introduced our guest speaker, Nancy Kennedy. Nancy writes humor and senior stories at the Citrus Chronicle. Nancy’s stories of her life were heartwarming and funny. She showed potential from an early age and fulfilled her dream of writing for a newspaper. In addition, Nancy has had several books published. I am hoping that the Citrus Library has her books on their shelves.

In November, we celebrate Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Many of you had and have a loved one serving in the armed forces. I am sure that you agree that standing for our flag at our luncheons is a small price to pay to honor all these brave men and women. As you know, Thanksgiving is a time to be spent with family. Whether you spend it with your personal family or your Florida family, I wish you a safe and happy holiday.

Our next Newcomers luncheon is on November 16th at the Stone Creek Country Club. If you have not signed up yet, please contact our Assistant Treasurer, Anne Lundberg to reserve a seat.

Mickey Murphy, President Michelemurphy1110@att.net

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Special Interest Groups

10,000 Dice Game:

Meets 1st Tues of each month at 1:00 pm in the Citrus Hills Auditorium in the Activity Center. Contact Jan Weaver jmweaver3@aol.com or Nancy Newman newman477@aol.com

Beading:

Meets first Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3 at 1:00 pm. Our goal is to have fun and create beautiful jewelry. We will be working on restringing old beads or creating new designs. There will be different teachers sharing new techniques and they will provide a supply list if needed. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun with good friends. Keep on beading! Contact Janet Bauer 249-7543 janetebauer@gmail.com

Bike It or Hike It

Events will be the first Thursday of each month. Open to member/non-member/ spouse. November 9 – 9:30 am – Floral City to Lake Townsend Preserve CR476. Contact Kathy O'Donoghue, 425-786-6012 kathyodhome@gmail.com

Book Club:

Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Lakes Region Public Library, Inverness, 1:30 pm. Contact Judy Herron at 352-860-0232 for more info.

Bridge:

We meet the 1st and 3rd Monday from 1:30 to 4 or 4:30 pm in homes. We are an informal, fun group and play open bridge as many of us are just getting back into the game. Contact Judy Herron at 860-0232 jlherron2@aol.com

Bunco 2.0:

Constantly changing group, meeting 3rd Tuesday at 9:15 each month at Citrus Hills Auditorium in Activity Center To be put on email list: Nancy Newman at newman477@aol.com or Pat Ellis at patmellis@mac.com

Bunco PM:

Bunco PM - We will be playing the second Thursday of the month at 3:00 pm. We play three rounds and then go out to dinner. Contact Bev at citrusnewcomerspresident @gmail.com

Discussion Group/WOW:

WOW meets from 2-4 at Homosassa library on the second Monday of the month. November 13 – We will discuss our first "real job "and how it influenced our lives or what another early event influenced the person we are today. Come join us and enjoy the laughter and fun. For more information contact Judy at 352-860-0232 or jlherron2@aol.com or Ellen

352-344-0839.

Kayaking:

If you are interested in joining the kayakers exploring local rivers during the club year. November 14 – Chassahowitzka. This is a beginner/ intermediate event. Contact Mary Lerman 513-4281 or marylerman409@gmail.com

Knitting with Friends:

On a Tuesday at Central Ridge Library, Beverly Hills at 1:00 pm. (No date yet). Please contact Mary Ebhardt 352-344-0880 or 352-228-0024 if interested,

Mah Jongg:

Contact Chris Harvey 400-4961 ceharnp@aol.com

Murder & Munchies:

This mystery book group meets the second Friday of most months at 1:00 pm in member homes. Contact host Chris Harvey 400-4961 or Sheryl Siebenborn at 341-0093 or writesheryl@yahoo.com. Book/host list posted on website.

Singles Group:

Meet other singles in Newcomers to attend activities, carpooling, game nights, lunches, movies & more. Contact Bonnie Groves 527-3577 or jabongro@aol.com

Wizard Card Game:

Meet at Citrus Hills Auditorium in the Activity Center. Last Monday of each month. Contact Julie DePinto at 726-7787 or jdvango@yahoo.com

Looking for someone that would like to start up the following groups: Basic computer Decorating Basics Adult coloring books Line Dancing Foreign languages

Visit Janell St. Blanc at the

Special Interest Group area

at each luncheon meeting

or call a group leader for a

complete description of the

group and information

about the next meeting or

activity. Meet new friends

through your special

interests in our “clubs

within our club.”

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We love our luncheons! With friends, interesting programs, and delicious food, who wants to miss one of these

luncheon meetings!

PLEASE NOTE: The Country Clubs do not allow denim to be worn. Also, we have no control of the AC, so please bring a sweater.

Luncheon Meetings

Luncheon November 16, 2017

Stone Creek Country Club 8137 SW 90th Terrace Rd, Ocala, FL (352) 861-9712 DOORS OPEN 11:00am Cold Meal: Chicken Barley Soup Fruit and Nut salad—Crispy romaine lettuce, diced apples, sliced strawberries, diced grilled chicken, sliced onions, diced cranberries and pecans. Hot Meal: Plated Salad London Broil with a mushroom Ragu sauce. Served with Mashed Potatoes and green beans Almandine. Dessert: Apple Crisp

GLUTEN FREE AND VEGETARIAN AVAILABLE ON

REQUEST

NO SAVING SEATS PLEASE

November’s Program – Kathryn Sipper--The Path

A published author, Kathryn Sipper is Development Director for The Path, a rescue mission founded by Executive Director and husband DuWayne Sipper. She has an undergraduate degree from Duke University and MBA from Fairleigh-Dickinson University. The Path has been in operation since 2001 and sheltered over 1700 homeless or displaced men, women and children. The Path operates two bargain stores for added sustainability and supervised work for clients. In addition, they have a 15-acre farm that serves as a work program for men and women to grow fresh healthy food for themselves and surplus has been made available to community feeding programs and agencies, including the Citrus County Food Bank.

There will be an opportunity to donate to this worthy cause,

but there is no obligation to do so.

Make luncheon reservations by mailing your check to:

Anne Lundberg

1766 West Foxglen Ct. Hernando, FL 34442

or Call Anne 513-3161

for more information. She can also be contacted at lunchar11@gmail.com

Members $20 / Guests $25

Checks MUST be made payable to: CITRUS NEWCOMERS CLUB

Choice of meal on check. If not, you will receive

a hot meal

NEW !!! Deadline for reservation is Thursday before the luncheon.

A RESERVATION EXISTS WHEN YOUR CHECK HAS BEEN RECEIVED. Cancellations may be made prior to the deadline and a full refund will be provided, but after that date, you will only receive a refund if we can “sell” your lunch. If, at the last minute, you find you cannot attend the lunch, call Anne Lundberg. There is the possibility she has a waiting list and will be able to “sell”

your reservation.

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Luncheon December 14, 2017 Black Diamond 3125 W. Black Diamond Circle, Lecanto, FL 34461 352-746-3440 DOORS OPEN 11:00am

Cold Meal: Vegetable Soup Asian Chicken Salad—Julienne Chicken breasts with asparagus, red peppers, scallions, sesame seeds, tomatoes, cucumbers served over greens with an Oriental Dressing Hot Meal: Plated Salad Harding Farms Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Dessert: Apple Pie with Whipped cream

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED AT ANY LUNCHEON

PROGRAMS FOR 2017 AND 2018

December--Billy Lindsey -- Elvis Tribute

Billy Lindsey got his first guitar in the 4th grade. That's when it all began. Learning to play 10 different instruments throughout his younger years just proved his passion for music. Lead characters in musicals in high school started to form his singing voice. Elvis Presley was Billy's first live concert in 1974. The seed had been planted! Watching all of Elvis' movies was a passion and home work for what was to come. So, if you want music that sounds like your favorite songs you heard on the radio or one of the best Elvis shows around, Billy Lindsey is the entertainer for you. Remember it's not just memories...............It's an experience!

January -- Birthday Celebration and The Seven Old Ladies February -- Terry Grier -- Grumble's House and Garden Shop March -- Nancy Suto, Dep. Sheriff - Crime Prevention April -- Fashion Show -- Chico's Outlet May -- Pete Navarro, PT, SCS, CSST -- Fall Prevention and Balance

ACTIVITIES

Please note that you cannot sign up for an event without a check made out to CITRUS

NEWCOMERS. Also, once the deadline to cancel passes, no refunds are given. If there

is a waitlist, we will try to help sell your ticket.

November 8: Bring your charge cards, hop on the bus, and Shop Until You Drop. We will

leave from the Walmart shopping center in Inverness at 7:45 am and include a stop at the

Publix shopping center at the corner of Rte. 19 and Rte. 98 in Homosassa at 8:20 am, if

needed. The cost is $26 which pays for the bus and the driver's tip. We will visit the Tampa

Premium Outlets in the morning and the Shoppes at Wiregrass in the afternoon. We are

currently taking a waiting list. You may contact Gail Roughgarden at 423-4350

or groughgarden@hotmail.com.

November 9: Lunch Bunch will take us to the new location of the Seafood Sellers and Café at

300 US Hwy. 19 in Crystal River at 12:30 pm. The restaurant was previously located in the

Crystal River Mall and features fresh seafood and Cajun cuisine. Also, the best clam chowder

outside of New England. Contact Ruth Merk at rmerk8@tampabay.rr.com to reserve your

spot. A $10 check will hold your reservation and will be returned if you attend. Lunch is at

your own expense.

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November 13: Dinner Bunch outing is scheduled for Katch 22 at 5:00 pm. That’s at 2924 W.

Gulf to Lake Hwy (Rte. 44) in Lecanto, where the Rusty Duck used to be…don’t know if that’s

Lecanto, because I still can’t figure Lecanto out after all these years. You need to contact

Lynn Mazzie at 270-8212 or email lynnmazzie@gmail.com to make a reservation. A $10

check will hold your reservation; meals are always paid for individually. Spouses and guests

welcome. Currently taking wait list.

November 14: We are off for a Fall visit to Aprons this year on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 11:00 am.

The cost is $45 p/p for a four-course meal. We have a maximum of 40 people. Spouses and

guests are welcome once members are accommodated. Please contact Pat Sherman for

reservations at rsherman320@tampabay.rr.com or 270-3115. Now taking a wait list.

December 1: New event: On Friday, December 1, one of our members, Marlis Hartung, will

be holding 2 sessions of painting classes, one at 10:00 am and one at 1:30 pm. The cost will

be $35 and you will end up with a beautiful hand-painted holiday candle holder and globe.

Signups will be held at the November luncheon or you may contact Marlis at 201-4973,

highlandartstudio@gmail.com, or marlis@artlovers.com. Her studio holds 7 for each session.

December 7: Join us as we travel to Mallie Kayla’s Café at 1035 Saxon Ave. in Brooksville for

lunch at 12:30 pm. After lunch, you can go across to the Christmas Shop and do some

Christmas shopping or just get yourself into the holiday spirit. A $10 check will guarantee your

spot at lunch; refundable if you attend. Your lunch will be at your expense. Contact Ruth Merk

at rmerk8@tampabay.rr.com to reserve your spot or sign up at the November luncheon.

December 10: We are off to the Gainesville Playhouse for an old-fashioned USO show. Four

fictitious Hollywood stars have gathered a string of 1940’s swing songs and Christmas music

to entertain the troops. The show is reminiscent of the USO shows of the past and will be a

lively night which will definitely put you in the holiday spirit. Sherry Wilson is planning this treat

for us; you can get more info or reserve at slb215sherry@aol.com or 270-3339. The cost is

$18 since we’re seniors. Hooray!

December 13: Lynn Mazzie is taking us out again for Dinner Bunch…this time to Van der

Valk’s at 5:00 pm. If you haven’t eaten here, you must be the only one…the food is great and

the service, too. You need to contact Lynn Mazzie at 270-8212 or email

lynnmazzie@gmail.com to make a reservation. A $10 check will hold your reservation; meals

are always paid for individually.

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December 15: We’re closing out 2017 with a trip to the Gaylord Hotel at 6000 W. Osceola

Pkwy. in Orlando to visit their ICE exhibition and evening Cirque show. Stay for their free

evening music extravaganza afterward if you wish. The cost will be $40 p/p with guests and

spouses welcome. We’ll start with tickets for the “Christmas Around the World” ice sculpture

exhibit. They import sculptors from China for this exhibit. Then, have dinner at one of the

many restaurants and cafes within the hotel property before joining the Cirque show in the

Emerald Plaza at 6:15 pm. Stay on for the 6-story Christmas tree lighting and the music and

acrobatic show. Tickets can be purchased at the November luncheon or by contacting Bonnie

Groves, at 527-3577 or jabongro@gmail.com to get more info or indicate your interest.

January 20: Riverdance at the Straz in Tampa at 2:00 pm. Tickets will be $82.50, payable by

check and mailed to Gail Roughgarden, 1398 E. Ridgefield Dr., Hernando, 34442. Questions

can be addressed to Gail at groughgarden@hotmail.com or 423-4350. These tickets need to

be purchased as soon as possible.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS Contact Janet Bauer, our Historian at 249-7543 or email to citrusnewcomershistorianjb@gmail.com

Citrus Newcomers Club on Facebook The Citrus Newcomers Club Facebook page is a closed group. Everyone on Facebook can see the group name and members, but only group members can see posts in the group. The site administrator must approve all requests to join. Check us out on Facebook. For more information, contact Cathy Uvanni citrusnewcomersfacebook@gmail.com.

Ladies, please share your photos with Janet Bauer, Historian/ Publicity Director at citrusnewcomershistorianjb@gmail.com, Pat Crawley, Website at crawj@aol.com. . For pictures submitted to Publicity, be sure to include full names of people in photo, given from left to right.

Website: www.citrusnewcomers.org Editor: Pat Crawley crawj@aol.com

Our correspondence secretaries Carolyn Moss – 746-6455, email ckmoss@tampabay.rr.com or Peg Fowler – 527-3892, email pegfow@aol.com, would be happy to send a note to a member who is ill, recuperating, etc.

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Welcome New Members The current up-to-date Membership Directory can be found on our website at www.citrusnewcomers.org under the "Meet Us" tab. The Directory requires a Password that has been previously sent out by email. If you do not have the password please contact VP Membership, Cathy Schafer at catschafer@gmail.com In addition to viewing the Membership Directory on our website, an email with an attached PDF of our Membership Directory, that can be downloaded and printed, will be sent out once a month. IMPORTANT: You may share the Password with current Club Members only. Our directory is not to be used to promote business in any manner.

Jo Eichler Peggy Scherman Kristina Jones Susan Trafford

CITRUS NEWCOMERS KAYAK SCHEDULE for 2017-2018

Tuesdays, plus new Mondays

Planned Launch Sites Rating

Tues, Nov 14, 2017 9:00 AM Chassahowitzka B/I

Mon, Dec 11, 2017 11:00 AM Kings Bay, Manatee Watch I

Tues, Dec 12, 2017 11:00 AM Kings Bay, Manatee Watch I

Tues, Jan 16, 2018 11:00 AM WeekiWachee, Rogers Park B/I

Mon, Feb 12, 2018 11:00 AM Marsh Bend Outlet, Lake Panasoffkee B

Tues, Feb 13, 2018 11:00 AM Marsh Bend Outlet, Lake Panasoffkee B

Mon, Mar 12, 2018 9:00 AM Turner Camp - Withlachoochee B/I/C

Tues, Mar 13, 2018 9:00 AM Turner Camp - Withlachoochee B/I/C

Tues, Apr 10, 2018 9:00 AM Silver River at Ray Wayside Park I/C

Mon May 7, 2018 9:00 AM Ozello Tour at Pirates Cove B/I/C

Tues, May 8, 2018 9:00 AM Ozello Tour at Pirates Cove B/I/C

Mon, June 11, 2018 9:00 AM Rainbow River. KP Hole to Head B

Tues, June 12, 2018 9:00 AM Rainbow River. KP Hole to Head B

River Rating B=Beginner I = Intermediate C = Challenging

Contact Mary Lerman – marylerman409@gmail.com – 352-513-4281 or 401-486-0519

Be sure to add Carol Bouldin to your email address book to ensure you get all emails from the Club: citrusnewcomersemail@gmail.com

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November 2017

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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2 1:00 – Beading

3 1:00 – Beading

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6 1:30 - Bridge

7 1:00 - 10,000 Dice

8 7:30 – 6:00 -Shop Until You Drop

9 9:30 – Hike It Bike It! 12:30 – Lunch Bunch 3:00 – Bunco PM

10 1:00 – Murder & Munchies

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13 10:00 – Board Meeting 2:00 – Discussion/ WOW 5:00 – Dinner Bunch

14 9:00 – Kayaking Chassahowitzka 9:15 – Bunco 2.0 11:00 - Aprons

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16 11:00 - Luncheon

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20 1:30 - Bridge

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23 1:30 – Book Club

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