december 2th, 2015 palm lakes village
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Palm Lakes Village Editors: Brad & Diana Couch
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Art Welch
602-569-0934 [email protected]
VICE-PRESIDENT Jerry Scott
602-350-0903 [email protected]
SECRETARY Tom Gilbert
928-772-4049 [email protected]
TREASURER Shirley Prouty 602-686-9092
CC & R’S DIRECTOR Bill Hartill
480-905-1898 [email protected]
BLDGS. & GROUNDS
DIRECTOR Mike Gorris
602-787-0174 [email protected]
CLUBHOUSE DIRECTOR
Daryl Struiksma 602-482-7958
December 2th, 2015 [email protected]
“There are many things that we would throw away, if
We were not afraid that others might pick them up”.
Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900
BLOCK WATCH
Arthur Welch,
Block Watch President
Please be ware. This
man has been seen
hanging around the
main entrance to PLV
and he has been seen
inside our community.
If you see this man
call, the police
immediately do not
approach him. He is
known to be aggressive
and verbally abusive
and could be
dangerous.
Also make sure you
notify your Block
Watch Captain and/or
Art Welch. It is
important to make sure
people are aware of
this man’s presence
and he is a wanted
fugitive. Be aware.
Pay attention and
notify the proper authorities when you see something that is
not the norm. We have to protect ourselves.
Ignoring possible problems only endangers everyone.
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REPORT – Kathy Mitchell
December 4 th and 5 th, the dates for the PLV Parking Lot Sale are
rapidly approaching and with proceeds from this sale added to the
$6,463.00 in cash donations that I have received, we will
have met our goal of $10,000.00. I am confident that this will be
a successful effort and as such will benefit everyone in our com-
munity.
If you have any ideas you would like to pass on to our Chairper-
son for this project, please call Diana Day at 1 -972-278-7773 or
write your ideas down marked for the Beautification Project and
drop them off at Diana’s mail box or drop it off at my mail box.
I am still calling residents asking for donations, so if I haven’t
contacted you yet…I will!
Thank you to all who have donated items for the sale or donated
cash for our project and to those who have donated their time to-
wards sorting pricing, storing items and everything else that has
been done! Without you this wouldn’t work.
Diana Day & Deborah Parnham
SALE BEGINS!
Next week is our sale. Please come out to shop! December 4th &
5 th.
Sale opens at 7:30am and will close when there are no longer
customers (3:00-3:30pm).
Or, it will close when we all fall on our faces!!
It is CASH ONLY. Bring lots of dollars because we received no
junk and the prices are low... low.
There are lots of like-new items perfect for Christmas gift -giving!
Donuts, coffee or water will be served to shoppers for a donation
($1.50) for a morning pick-me-up!
Hotdogs, chips, soda or water will be served to shoppers for a
donation ($3.00) for lunch.
NEEDS FOR SALE
Can you lend us CARD TABLES, ANY TABLES, TARPS,
SHEET PLASTIC, LONG ELECTRIC CORDS, and DOLLIES?
Either call for pick-up or bring to small, clubhouse, parking lot on
December 3 at 9:45am.
THE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
SALE BEGINS!
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We will be contacting men to help us set -up tables, remove
sorted place at table area and to move in the furniture to the sale
lot. Set-up will occur on December 3 at 10:00am. If enough men
will volunteer, it should only take 2-1/2 hours of your
time. Bring your golf carts, trucks, dollies, etc. to move these
items.
Mark everything you loan us so that it may be returned.
We are thanking you in advance for your support, PLV
Men! We can't do this part without you! Everything you do or
do not affects the beautiful, new entrance that will increase the
value of ALL our homes. Extra money will be used for
TEAR-DOWN
Tear-down will be much easier with a majority of the sale
items--SOLD!!!!
We definitely need any and all volunteers to take down tables, box
and gather items at the end of the sale.
Please, this is a community-wide effort. We need ALL of your
effort! Many hands make a light load!
RAFFLE – Elizabeth Neises
WOW! ”Its real money”, were the words from our 3rd $100.00
winner Sandy Gorris. We have 5 more Monday winners coming
up and the $500.00 grand prize will be awarded New Year’s
Eve. You can still buy a ticket for only $10.00 if you are feeling
lucky.
Pat Jasmann, Out-going President
At the elections held in November, no president was elected. There is
one continuing officer, Vice President Shirley Buonauro. Elected to
Recording Secretary were Pat Jasmann; Treasurer Charlene Southwick
and Benevolence Secretary Rose Ponczak.
Please note: Meetings in 2016 will be at 5:30 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of the
months January through April and October and November. The
annual Christmas party will be held the 2nd Tuesday of December at 5:00
PM.
Blanche Anzini
The Women’s Club Christmas Dinner will be held on Tuesday,
December 8, 2015. It will be catered by members of the PLV
Men’s Club. The meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner
at 5:30. Dinner tickets are $3.00 for members and $13.00 for
guests. Music will be provided by M. J. and Friends. We ask that
everyone attending bring a gift to exchange. (The cost should be
between $5.00 and $8.00.) Also, anyone who wishes should bring
their own Holiday cup/mug, as well as their own glass for wine &
spirits.
For tickets call Blanche Anzini (602 -327-0568), Elizabeth Neises (602-992-2298) or Bunny Scott (602-320-2224)
Club
SET-UP
TEAR-DOWN
WOMEN’S CLUB
WOMEN’S CLUB
CHRISTMAS DINNER
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CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS – Billy& Joy Gilstrap
One of the largest Christmas Musicals in America is just a few blocks away
from PLV. Hundreds of volunteers are involved in this production with
live animals, live orchestra, dancers, fabulous costumes and flying angels!
The first night is always set aside FREE for seniors and the handicapped.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:00pm. Located
at the Dream City Church (formerly Phoenix First Assembly), 13613 N.
Cave Creek Rd. For additional information call 602-867-7117 or visit the
website at celebrationofchristmas.org. Tickets for other nights may be
purchased for preferred seating for December 3-6 and 9-15. Come out
and enjoy this fabulous production.
"The Victor" is the title of the exciting next movie from the series
"Agents of the Apocalypse" taken from the Book of Revelation in
the Holy Scriptures which we will see. This movie will be shown
by PLV Christian Fellowship on Sunday December 6 at 6:30 PM in
our PLV Club House. This is one that we have been waiting for,
so don't miss it. If you have any questions please call Howard
Miner at 493 0431
The following Sunday, December 13 is when we will bring our
cookies for shut-ins and also go to The Cross In The Desert
Methodist Church for their Christmas music program.
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP – Howard Miner
Uniform Humor
An Iraqi Beauty Regimen
After my niece returned from her second tour in Iraq, I remarked how beautiful her
complexion looked. “What do you use on your face to keep it so smooth?” I asked.
“Nothing,” she said. “I’ve been sandblasted.”
Wanda Kaltreider, Wrightsville, Pennsylvania
Thank you to all my friends and neighbors who visited my art
show. The show was a success. Thank you all for your support.
Look for another show in the spring.
P.S. As a photographer myself, it is always fun and interesting to
see how other photographers see the world. For those who missed
Trudy’s exhibition you missed some beautiful photographic art.
Trudy is an exceptional photographer and if given the chance
again, one’s whose work is well worth seeing. B. Couch
ART SHOW – Trudy Stockton
It’s that time of the month again. The Team Leaders Meeting will be on
Monday, December 7th at 9:: am in the PLV clubhouse. Come one…
come all team leaders.
TEAM LEADERS MEETING – MJ Egbert
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BINGO NEWS - Connie Rogers
GAME DAY - Monday, December 7, 2015
BINGO HOLIDAY PARTY - December 14. There will be a Potluck dinner
before Bingo. Check the list in the clubhouse to sign up. Gifts given out after each
Bingo game plus more surprises. Don't miss it!
ZIPPER game pays $500 if won before all 15 numbers called. Only 5 numbers to
win!
HOT BALL pays $500 (if game is won on special number).
COVERALL game pays $300 if won in 49 numbers or less and $150 if won in 55
numbers or less.
ODD and EVEN and DUAL DAB games pay 75% of sales.
Doors open at 5:30 pm. Zipper sales end at 6:15. Games start at 6:30. Come early
for your lucky seat! See you there!
For those who play bridge, please note that regular bridge is scheduled
for the third Tuesday of the month, which is December 15 th. Hostess is
Christa Collins. Call her for inclusion in this round. [Find her number
in the PLV Directory].
If you are interested in brush up bridge of beginning bridge, call Pat
Jasmann for inclusion in those classes which take place at her home.
[Find her number in the PLV Directory].
BRIDGE ALERET – Pat Jasmann
I want to say a great big thank you to all who helped out with the
dinner. I was worried when Amy and Beano "retired" but, as usual,
volunteers stepped forward. Thanks to a great group of residents that
stepped up and helped out. I also want to thank the generous folks who
brought cooked turkeys and full meals to the clubhouse BUT did not
come to eat with us. They had family to be with, but didn't forget those
of us that are alone on the holidays. We are blessed and should all be
thankful to live in this great community.
I also want to thank Lee Brunson for writing us such a beautiful and
heartfelt blessing. A copy of this will be in the Newsletter for this week
for those who would like a copy.
I will not be here for
Christmas. I am going
back east for a white
Christmas. I sincerely
hope someone will step
up and do the
Christmas dinner. I will
be glad to help with the
logistics. If you feel you
can undertake this task
please give me a call at
1-309-363-9160.
THANKSGIVING DINNER – Teri Strayer
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Beano Vaughn and Amy Donaldson have been residents of
PLV since the beginning and at each event where volunteers
where needed were usually the first to stand and volunteer to
help out in any way they could. They have been the backbone
of our volunteers for well over thirty years. This year they have
decided to call it quits. At their young age they are finding it
harder to keep up with everything (I heard they wanted to
concentrate on the Senior Olympics but you know how rumors
are). They feel that it is time for others to step forward and
take over form them. They have put their hearts and souls into
this community and are the ones we look up to where
“Volunteering” is concerned.
I know that whatever is going on they will be poking their heads
in to see if everything is going as it should. They will never
know how much they are loved and appreciated in our
community and how much they will be missed as volunteers.
They have done their part. It’s now time for us to do our part.
God Bless you ladies!
A FOND FAREWELL FOR TWO EXSTORDINARY LADIES
Movie Trivia Answer for Week of 11-25-2015
Q: The1940 Frank Borzage film “Strange Cargo” is about a group of
convicts escaping from what famous penitentiary?
Answer: C. Devil’s Island
CHAT-N’-CHEW – Dee Dee Seitz
On Saturday, November 21st, an overwhelming amount of res-
idents came with smiles and warm, and generous hearts, to en-
joy their Continental Breakfast at the clubhouse. I was amazed
when I looked around the dining room and saw that every table
was full with a spirit of fondness and friendship.
I greatly appreciate our community's effort to help in develop-
ing our Beautification Project. My personal joy is seeing all of
you gather together in a positive way. I send a warm hug and a
big thank-you to each resident who participates, and I invite
many, many more to come and enjoy.
Our next Chat n' Chew is scheduled, Saturday, December 19th,
8:00 to 9:30 am. We will offer some special holiday items, such as hot chocolate and a
Christmas punch, along with the continued request for sugar free goodies.
I wish to thank the magnificent ladies who have been helping and giving of their time. I
could not make these events successful without them. It is my hope that Chat n' Chew
continues to be a regular event.
Those residents who may have visitors for the Holidays, we warmly welcome you to join
us!
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Thanksgiving Dinner Prayer PLV 2015
Gracious and Giving Lord, accept our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We
thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love. We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, and for the loving care which surrounds us
on every side and for setting us at tasks which demand our best efforts, and for leading us to accomplishments which satisfy and delight us. We thank you also for those disappointments and failures that lead us to acknowledge our dependence on you alone. Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which
infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races, sects and people may serve you in harmony. Guide your all people into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace
which is the fruit of righteousness. Remove from our hearts our petty self-centeredness and self absorption that we may open our hearts to one another in the spirit of love for you and for the people within our circle of influence. Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may hinder us from godly union and concord with you and those around us. Almighty God, send down upon those who hold office in this Palm Lakes Village the spirit of
wisdom, charity, and justice; that with steadfast purpose they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of ALL people. Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart [and especially the hearts of the people of this park], that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and equality. You have bound us together in a common life. Help us, in the midst of our struggles for justice and truth, to confront one another without hatred or bitterness, and to work together with mutual forbearance and respect. Most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be
easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Gracious Father, who opens your hands and fills all living things with plenteousness: Bless the
lands and waters, and multiply the harvests of the world; let your Spirit go forth, that it may renew the face of the earth; show your loving-kindness, that our land may give of her increase; and save us from selfish use of what you have given us, that men and women everywhere may give you thanks. Bless, also, the food that has been prepared for us that it may strengthen us that we may serve you and each other, we pray. Amen
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ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Tender Loving Care T.L.C. – Kathy Mitchell & Friends
WEDNESDAY 12-2-2015
LINE DANCING 10:00 am
VAUDEVIERS 10:00 am
HORSESHOES 10:00 am
BUNCO 1:30 pm
KARAOKE 6:30 pm
THURSDAY 12-3-2015
WOOD CARVING 9:00 am
BIBLE STUDY 12:00
PARKING LOT SALE SETUP 3:00 pm
FRIDAY 12-4-2015
PLV PARKING LOT SALE 7:30/3:30
LINE DANCING 10:00 am
FUN NIGHT 6:30 pm
SATURDAY 12-5-2015
PLV PARKING LOT SALE 7:30 3:30
SUNDAY 12-6-2015
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 6:30 pm
MONDAY 12-7-2015
LEADERS Mtg. 9:00 am
SHUFFLE BOARD
10:00 am & 11:30 & 1:00 pm
CANASTA 1:00 pm
BINGO 6:30 pm
TUESDAY 12-8-2015
BRIDGE 9:00 am
STAFF Mtg. 10:00 am
POKER 7:00 pm
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Submit emails to [email protected] or [email protected] . If you don’t have access to email write
up your article and drop it off to the PLV office in the clubhouse (if the office is not open drop in the slot in the door). Items
may also be dropped at 16216 N. 35th Way (LOT # 210) (either clip them to the mail box or come to the door). The Board of
Directors reserves the right to reject articles due to content and it reserves the right to make corrections in grammar,
spelling, layout, etc.
GREAT NEWS!!! 1 month ago Billie Gilstrap was told he had stage 4 Prostrate Cancer.
This last Thursday after many tests and treatments he was told there were no more signs of
any cancer. Good thing happen to good people and this is very good news for a very good
man.
Movie Trivia Question
Q: What unlikely actor played an Indian Chief in the 1947 Gary Cooper film “Unconquered”?
A: Bela Lugosi C: Claude rains
B: Boris Karloff D: Lon Chaney Jr.
To You, My Friend
Suzie Larson
God loves you with an everlasting Love. He is faithful, wise and true.
He is a miracle-working, soul-saving, life-transforming God.
And He cares deeply for you.
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