March
Please share this e-mail with any neighbors who are new or do not use a computer. Would you also inform me if you have a new neighbor so I can get their information for the Club Directory.
The Hacienda S/W Women’s Club will meet on Tuesday, March 13th at 9:30 a.m. in the Ricardo Montalban Room at the La Hacienda Center. Come early for sign-ups and refreshments. Our Speaker will be Holly Hollingsworth, Women’s Health Coordinator at the Villages Regional Hospital.
Our new fundraiser THE WHITE ELEPHANT TABLE will be set-up for our meeting. All members are asked to bring 1 or 2 items for the table. The items should be new or slightly used and you must mark the price on each item. Before you leave the building please check the table and take home any item you brought that did not sell. All proceeds will go to the General Fund. The table will be open for one-half hour before and after the meeting.
Our new website is progressing very nicely thanks to Evelyn Krawczyk. Evelyn will tell us about it and she will give a short class after the meeting to the members who want help. Please bring your device (I-Pad, I-Phone or Lap Top).
The website address is www.hswwclub.com – please bring your questions or concerns to the meeting.
Dues ($10.00) were payable January 1st and are now past due. Please pay at the March Meeting or mail to Phyllis Davis, 942 Ramos Drive, The Villages, FL 32159.
Charlie Amante who serves as a District 1 Supervisor reported that District 1 is the most financially solvent among the 12 districts. They recently improved the median strip from Morse Blvd. to Soledad Way and all the cul-de-sacs accept Presa Place which will be finished soon. More improvements are forthcoming.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Bingo & Ice Cream Social: Friday, March 16th from 7-9 p.m. at the La Hacienda Recreational Center (Montalban Room). Caller will be Dave Wietrzak. Enjoy Bingo and make your own sundae - $10.00/person – GUESTS WELCOME. Sign-up at the March meeting or contact Linda Scamardi @ 630-408-9512 or lindascamardi@gmail.com or Connie Wietrzak @ 224-688-0029 or conniewietrzak@yahoo.com – RESERVATIONS CLOSE MARCH 13th.
Ringling Museums, Mansion & Gardens: Tuesday, April 17th – Be amazed by the Original Circus Museum, visit Tibbals Interactive Learning Center, enjoy the Treasures of the Museum of Art, Explore the Beautiful Bayfront Gardens, Discover the secrets of the Ca’dZan Mansion, Deluxe motor coach transportation with onboard host/hostess. Departs Home Depot (near Sam’s Club) at 8 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. - $65.00/person. Sign up at the meeting or contact Joanne Phinney @ 750-9193 or joannephinney@embarqmail.com. GUESTS WELCOME - RESERVATIONS CLOSE MARCH 13th AND MUST BE PAID BY THAT TIME. Make checks payable to HSWWC (Hacienda S/W Women’s Club).
Sunset Point: Friday, April 27th @ 7 p.m. BYOB, a snack (small portion) and chairs, if you need them. The Club will provide fruit, cheese & crackers. The park is the grassy area on the right just before crossing the Sumter Landing Bridge. GOLF CARTS ONLY.
Kentucky Derby: Saturday, May 5th @ The Villages Polo Field – Event benefits the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches – Admission $35.00/person and includes: Dinner, Viewing of the Kentucky Derby, One entry into the Grand Prize Drawing, One Mint Julep, Cash Bar, Live Auction, 50/50, Silent Auction & Hat Contest. Sign-up at the March meeting or contact Joan Beeman @217-529-9047 or joanbeeman48@gmail.com. For those who signed up last month and did not pay please plan on paying at the meeting. Technically, sign-ups close on March 13th. However, if after this date you decide you want to attend or purchase your tickets at the Box Office please let Joan know if you would like to sit with the HSW Group.
For the Ladies attending the Kentucky Derby there will be a Hat Making Party at Joan Beeman’s on Monday, April 16th @ 6:30 p.m. Bring a hat, feathers and ribbon or whatever you want on your hat.
Neighborhood Garage Sale: We are in the beginning stages of planning a neighborhood garage sale. Glennie Johnson is in charge of this event and will need a lot of help. We are hoping to have 5 garages volunteered in South and 3 in West. More information will be given by Glennie at our meeting. Meanwhile start saving your items (no clothing).
Prayer Chain: Please keep Terry Lastowka (259-0104 or tlastowka@aol.com) informed when you are in need of prayers for you or your family. If you would like to add your name to the e-mail Prayer Chain please contact Terry.
March Birthdays: If you are celebrating a birthday during the month of March and you are attending the meeting please let Nancy Moore know and she will make a birthday cupcake for you. Contact Nancy as soon as possible at 350-3731 or nmoorerom828@comcast.net .
To all our shut-ins – we think of you, care about you and miss you. Hope you will be with us soon.
Joanne Phinney
