FEBRUARY 2018
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The Hacienda S/W Women’s Club will meet on Tuesday, February 13th at 9:30 a.m. in the Ricardo Montalban Room at the La Hacienda Center. Come early for sign-ups and refreshments. Regular Club business and the Installation of the Secretary, Charlotte Amante will take place. Following the meeting Mary GaNun, Programming & Outreach Coordinator will discuss online resources available at the Sumter County Library System. Topics will include digital magazines, downloadable music, e-Books, language learning and more.
Dues ($10.00) were payable January 1st. Please pay at the February Meeting or mail to Phyllis Davis, 942 Ramos Drive, The Villages, FL 32159.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Lunch @ Fenney Grill: Wednesday, February 21st at 11:30 a.m. – Enjoy lunch at Fenney Grill with your neighbors and then we will break into groups according to your interest: (1) 9 holes golf (putting only – bring putter & ball and Village I.D.), (2) check out showcased homes at Fenney, (3) tour the Eisenhower Museum or (4) shop at Brownwood. After lunch we will separate into car pools according to our interest. Sign up at February meeting or call Lisa Sonntag at 638-5564 or sonntag13@aol.com
Bingo & Ice Cream Social: Friday, March 16th (7-9 p.m.) at La Hacienda Recreation Center (Montalban Room). Caller will be Dave Wietrzak. Enjoy Bingo and make your own sundae – $10.00/person – GUESTS WELCOME. Sign up at the February or 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. GUESTS WELCOME - Sign up at the February or March meeting or contact Joanne Phinney @ 750/9193 or joannephinney@embarqmail.com – Reservations Close March 13th
Kentucky Derby: Saturday, May 5th @ The Villages Polo Field – Event benefits the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches – Admission $35.00/person 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 February, March or April meeting or contact Joan Beeman @ 217-529-9047 or joanbeeman48@gmail.comor Valerie Chirichella @ 633-9311 or vcchir@yahoo.com
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.
January & February Birthdays: If you are having a birthday during January or February 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
Name Tags: Magnetic Name Tags can be purchased at Custom Apparel & Gifts, 3451 Wedgewood Lane (near Govanni’s Italian Restaurant). Give them your name, as you want it printed on the name tag, and tell them to use the format for The Hacienda S/W Women’s Club. The cost is $6.50.
To all our shut-ins we send smiles and good wishes your way.
Joanne Phinney