Newsletter Jan 2017
MYERLEE CIRCLE NEWS LETTER
January 2017
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: May the year ahead be one of happiness and good health to you and your loved ones.
We are looking forward to a wonderful year here at the Circle. You will be receiving a mailing this month about interest in running for the Board as well as the date for the Annual Meeting: March 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm.
If you need some recommendations for bedtime reading, at the last Board meeting we briefly talked about Articles 9 and 16 in the Declaration of Condominium. (Just to let you know what we have been reviewing.) The next Board meeting will be January 17 at 1:00 pm.
55 AND OVER UPDATE: If you have not completed the 55 and over census paperwork yet, no worry. Linda Fentner has become a notary public and can be available to help. Give her a call to make an appointment: 239-400-1093, hope this helps. We currently have 45 returned to us.
COMPUTER CLASSES: Bi-Weekly Computer Lessons – 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month starting:
Wednesday January 18, 2017, 11:00AM to 12:30PM – Laptop, Tablet & Smartphone basic usage.
Wednesday February 1, 2017, 11:00AM to 12:30PM – Using Email, Messenger, and Texting.
Wednesday February 15, 2017, 11:00AM to 12:30PM – Internet and Browser usage.
Wednesday March 1, 2017, 11:00AM to 12:30PM – Learn Facebook.
Wednesday March 15, 2017, 11:00AM to 12:30PM – Help with Specific Questions after basic classes
CLASSES will be given by Phil & BrendaVania at 6920 PAR WAY
Because each session is open to only 6 individuals at the time, please book your spot by calling 647-932-8640 in advance.
Please bring your own laptop, tablet and/or smartphone for each session. Looking forward to seeing you!!
Mark your calendars. This is a great opportunity for those interested in these classes.
Our thanks to Phil and BrendaVania.
TRASH AND TREASURE: The Trash and Treasure Sale date is Saturday, January 14. Please call Brian Montalbano, at 239-247-4703 for pick up if you have heavy items that you may not be able to bring to the maintenance building by yourself. For any last minute small items donations, you may bring those to the clubhouse. No clothing please.
We are going to start moving the donations from the Maintenance building to the club house on Monday the 9th, at 9:00 am. We can use any help that you may be able to provide. For any questions, please call Kathy Secora at 239-466-8191. Thank you.
A Bake Sale will take place at Trash and Treasure this year.Volunteer bakers are needed. Please call Barbara Grattenthaler at 239-427-8242 for details if you are interested. Thank you.
Also, The Men’s Club will be selling bottled water, hot dogs and golf balls on the walkway leading to the Trash and Treasure sale.
REMINDER: A reminder to all residents. Please, DO NOT FEED OR LEAVE FOOD OUT around your homes or at the dumpster. It is in our rules and regulations not to feed wild, roaming or feral animals, including but not limited to cats, raccoons, ducks, squirrels, etc. It is prohibited, and just asking for rodents, mainly RATS, to come into our development. If you see anyone doing so, please discourage this behavior and let management know. We need to protect our units from this type of problem.
WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING: Monday, January 2. All are welcome. Come and join us at 10:00 for coffee. Meeting starts at 10:30. Immediately after the meeting, we will be removing the club house holidays decorations. Please come and help us organize some of our Myerlee Circle activities
MEN’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The men will be holding their monthly pancake breakfast Saturday morning, January 7, and again on Saturday, January 21 from 8:30-9:30 am. Please join us for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, savory sausage, egg casserole, coffee and orange juice, and best of all great company.
BOOK CLUB: The Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, January 10, at 10:30 am. The meeting will be held at the Myerlee Country Club. Lunch will follow. If you need further information or a ride, please call Eileen Lightell at 239-415-9318
PIZZA DINNER: Our next pizza dinner will be on Saturday, January 21, at 5:00 pm. There is no charge for the pizza. It is the Myerlee Circle Women’s Club treat J. You may bring a salad or dessert. And don’t forget your “adult beverage”. We will also be having a 50/50 drawing. Don’t forget your $$ J. Please call Irene Lychodij at 239-481-1422, no later than January 19, to make your reservation and let her know how many are attending. A head count is a must for this time so that we know how many pizzas to order. So please, do call Irene. Our thanks. See you there.
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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: Don’t forget these groups meeting every week at the Circle Clubhouse for fun activities:
Hand and Foot Canasta Card Club meets every Monday at 1:00pm. Contact Henrietta at 239-481-2116
The Myerlee Circle Art Group meets at the Clubhouse every Thursday at 1:00pm. If you wish to join us, please call Barbara at 239-437-8242 for more information.
Happy Hour meets every Thursday at 4:30 in the Clubhouse. Bring a snack of your choice along with your beverage and get in on the latest scoop.
The Men’s Poker Group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7-10pm and on Friday afternoons from 1-4pm. If you are interested, please call Dave Lowry at 239-482-4572.
BOCCE PLAYERS: On Friday afternoons around 4:00, why not come out to the Bocce court for some fun and laughs. It is right behind the clubhouse. If you wish to use the court at any other time, you are welcome. The balls are inside the clubhouse kitchen door and the broom used to smooth the court is in the pool’s utility closet.
The shuffleboard courts are ready for your use. Pucks and sticks are in the clubhouse pantry!
We also have cornhole game equipment in the closet on the patio. Help yourself to using these also. You can set this up on the lawn to enjoy.
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COMMUNITY NEWS: Please remember when you have news of community activities, club meetings, special events, personal loss, landmark birthdays, yard sales or anything of general interest, contact Julia Tepper at 239-841-0237
or email your article to ocmjulia@gmail.com by the 25th of the month.
MAILING THE NEWS LETTER: If you would like to receive the newsletter via email, please let me know at (ocmjulia@gmail.com) Emailing the newsletter saves money and you get it faster. Julia