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PREFACE We hope that this booklet will help introduce you to all the activities that Hawthorne has to offer. Each activity is listed with a brief description to help you decide if you would like to become part of that activity. One way to introduce you to the various activities that are offered at Hawthorne is the Activity Fair, which is held every October in the Hall. At the Fair each activity sets up a booth with representatives of the activity present to answer any questions that you may have. This is really a great way for you to become familiar with all that Hawthorne has to offer. Our many recreational facilities are part of the quality of life here at Hawthorne and we encourage you to get involved. Some of our activities have a fixed, but modest, fee; others charge for materials only. Activities, which are taught by individuals from outside our community, may have a fee covering their instruction. For exact information concerning each activity, consult the chairperson of the activity involved. Questions about time and place of meetings can be found on our monthly calendar as well as our Weekly Bulletin.

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CLUB HAWTHORNE Club Hawthorne Council - The Council is the governing body of Club Hawthorne and consists of elected representatives of Club Hawthorne. A Council Officer and Deputy Council Officer represent each of the eight categories that all activities are divided into. The Council meets the first Thursday of each month except during the summer months when the Council is in recess. The Council is financially self-sustaining and self-governed under the general auspices of HRCA. Club Hawthorne Group - The Group consists of the Council members as well as the Chair and Co-Chairs of the recognized activities in their respective categories as well as liaison groups. The Club Hawthorne Group meets the third Thursday of each month except during the summer months when the Council is in recess. The Club Hawthorne Program Manual contains the Rules and Guidelines for all activities within Club Hawthorne. Each chairperson should have a copy of the Program Manual to use as guidance for his or her activity. A list of all activity officers and their committees is published each year after the election of officers. This list is available to all activity chairs and is also on the Club Hawthorne tab located in the Resident Area of the Hawthorne website located at hawthorneatleesburg.org. Hawthorne Finance maintains the accounting records of the Club Hawthorne Program account. The Club Hawthorne Finance Director is appointed by the Club Hawthorne Council and appoints the members of the Finance Committee. The Committee is accountable for funds derived from Club Hawthorne activities. Records

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are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In addition to the receipt, deposit, investment and disbursement of the Club Hawthorne Program Account funds, a report is made at each regular Club Hawthorne Council meeting and the Club Hawthorne Group meeting. The Hawthorne Program Office is located in the Hall and is available to help you with any questions or concerns that you may have or to book space in the Hall for an upcoming activity. The Hawthorne Residents’ Cooperative Association (H.R.C.A.) provides facilities for activities and has the responsibility of providing the necessary funds to maintain, repair or replace all of the common area facilities used by Club Hawthorne activities. Check out Hawthorne’s website at hawthorneatleesburg.com.

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PUBLICATIONS Hawthorne Highlights is published each month with the exception of the summer months. Articles that pertain to Club Hawthorne or a human-interest story concerning a resident as well as issues that might be of interest to our community are combined to make for pleasant reading. Activities are encouraged to submit articles concerning their events. We also encourage Hawthorne residents to submit material concerning personal information that they would like to share with the community. Miscellaneous Publications - The Program Office periodically publishes this Activity Handbook as well as the Holiday Happenings publication. Hawthorne’s Historical Society publishes Hawthorne Remembers, which focuses on the history of Hawthorne. Along with these publications you will also see flyers announcing special events being promoted by activities. The Monthly Program Calendar features a list of all activities, the day/time they meet, the location of their meetings and the person in charge of the activity. The calendar is published on the last Friday of the month for the following month. The Weekly Bulletin is distributed to your clip every Friday and contains information submitted by activities concerning the various events that are happening in Hawthorne.

CLUB HAWTHORNE ACTIVITIES AARP Chapter #1775 - Chapter #1775 is one of the oldest organizations in Hawthorne. We meet the third Friday of the month in the Lemon/Lime Room. Our purpose is to raise money for Hawthorne projects, to support worthwhile projects outside the community and to hold informational meetings on topics of interest to retirees. Please join us and share your ideas for making life here at Hawthorne the best it can be. Aces and Eights is a Texas Hold ’em, no limit card game. We play every Tuesday, year round from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse. New players are always welcome. There is a $5.00 buy in fee and we pay first and second place at each table. There are usually three to four tables depending on the number of people playing. We also pay for the highest hand for the night and for the first player who gets a full house with aces and eights. Don’t know how to play? No problem, we are happy to teach new players. For questions or additional information, please contact the Club Chair listed in the Monthly Program Calendar. Acquacising is exercise in the swimming pool using gallon milk jugs (empty of course!). We condition and tone the muscles in the body, yet the buoyancy of the water makes our bodies lighter. All this aquacising is in our delightful, beautiful, well-kept pool. Aquacising is held on Tuesday and Friday, weather permitting at 10:00 a.m. for one hour. It’s great fun.

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All States Club - From sea to shining sea . . . All States members originate from all over the United States. We meet twice a year, once in the Spring and then again in the Fall. Join us this Fall for our Welcome Back Chicken Dinner and look forward to our annual St. Patrick’s Day Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner in the Spring. Profits from our dinners are used to benefit the Hawthorne community. Ante Up meets weekly for straight poker and/or “wild card” poker. Apple Users’ Group - Do you have a new Apple product and really have no idea what to do with it or how to do whatever you’d like to do? Or perhaps you’ve been using Apple products for years and would just like to socialize with folks who also use Apple products. If so, we are the group for you. Or perhaps you can also lend a hand if you are comfortable with a certain app. We meet in the Lime Room the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. from October through April. Visit us on the web at http://hawthorneappleusers.org/. Archery Club - The Archery Club is open to all Hawthorne residents. We range from beginners to expert archers, including a four-time Florida State champion. Lessons and basic beginner equipment will be available. Archery is for fun, but competitions will be organized for interested archers. Please check out our poster on the bulletin board in the Hall and join us for a meeting. Arizona Rummy - We meet weekly for the pleasure of those interested in playing. All residents are welcome.

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Auction-Heirs - The Auction-Heirs is a group of volunteers who assist residents and/or their families who, for various reasons, need to dispose of their household belongings by conducting a sale on their behalf. The sellers receive 80% of the sale revenues and 20% goes into the Auction-Heirs treasury within the Club Hawthorne Program Account from which the Auction-Heirs Committee makes donations towards projects and/or activities that benefit Hawthorne residents. The Committee spends countless hours of preparation that include obtaining necessary permits, advertising and promoting the sale, sorting, organizing, displaying and pricing hundreds of items in the home prior to the sale. Additional volunteers are recruited for sale day to assist the Committee and the buyers with sales, traffic and parking. Since our inception, we have conducted over two hundred sales that have earned approximately $90,000 for the community. You are invited to add your name to our growing list of priceless volunteers by contacting any Committee member. Aviation Club - The Club has no regular schedule. We do plan a dinner once a year. The Club often makes trips to air shows. We’re open to anyone who is interested in aviation. Bag Ladies - What do you do with your recycled plastic bags? Come join us! We are a group of women who use recycled plastic bags, scissors and a crochet hook to create one-of-a-kind creations such as sun hats, beach bags, purses, carry-all bags, bottle holders or just about anything you can think of crocheting, you can make with plastic yarn (plain recycled bag strips). The sky’s the limit! We welcome all newcomers to get them started on their creation - just bring a #J crochet hook and scissors. We have plenty of recycled plastic bags. We meet on

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Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery. No worry, no stress, no dues. We’d love to have you come and join us. Bible Study - Hawthorne’s Tuesday morning Bible Study has been a tradition since approximately 1978 and has been enjoyed by residents of many different denominations. Our study is of various books of the Bible and is taught by gifted teachers. It is in-depth and yet brought to everyone’s level of understanding for practical, life-changing application. Whether you are a Bible scholar or have never read the Bible, you are encouraged to attend this growing, vibrant, and caring group. Visit us on the web at http://www.hawthornespiritual.org/ Bike Club - In addition to riding in the community of Hawthorne with over nine miles of paved roads, the Bike Club commutes to ride the various trails throughout central Florida. Billiards is a table game that drives small balls against one another or into pockets with a cue. Ladies play three days a week. Men have tournaments with other parks. The billiard room is open all day and every evening and there is usually some activity going on. The billiard room is open to all residents. Bingo - Wednesday night Bingo starts at 6:30. Cards are fifty cents apiece. Up to ten regular at $12.00 each . . . two $20.00 specials . . . and one $50 coverall. Come and enjoy an inexpensive night out with friends. Ice cream and popcorn are served during the winter months, along with hot dogs, a drink, chips and dessert.

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Boat Club - The Boat Club is an organization of boat owners dedicated to the safe enjoyment of boating. Flotillas are scheduled which cruise the nearby lakes. We host many social events throughout the year. Visit us on the web at http://www.hawthorneboatclub.com Bocce Ball is a game of Italian origin similar to lawn bowling played on a long narrow court. Teams of two to four players can play the game. The game is played on the courts next to the garden spots starting promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We are also in a traveling league with seven other parks. Simple rules, low impact and no experience is necessary. Boot Scootin’ Guys & Gals is a line dance club meeting every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. starting in September. Join the fun learning new dances, enjoying good music, and sharing time with friends. We sponsor three dances each year and everyone has a great time. Our dance proceeds help contribute to community projects in Hawthorne. Bowling - Residents of Hawthorne have their own 10-pin mixed bowling league comprised of four people per team. This league bowls each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the AMF Bowling Center in Leesburg and runs from mid-September until mid-April. Time is taken off, however, in December for the Christmas and New Year holiday period. This league has proven to be an excellent way for residents to expand their circle of Hawthorne friends. New bowlers are always welcome – either as team members or substitutes. No previous bowling experience is necessary since enjoyment and fellowship are the main objectives. For questions or additional information, please contact the Club Chair listed in the Monthly Program Calendar.

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Breakfast Club - Breakfasts are held on the first Saturday of each month from October through April and on Easter Sunday. Club members plan, prepare and serve the meal. Other activities earn money for their club needs by requesting to sponsor a breakfast and providing the workers for ticket sales and clean-up duties. Bridge ! Party Bridge meets each Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the

Palmetto Room. Four rounds of six hands each are played and players move from table to table. Residents are asked to sign up on the Information Center no later than Wednesday of the week of play. Each player contributes 50 cents to the pot, which will be awarded to the top four players for the day.

! Saturday Night Bridge meets Saturday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the Lime Room. We play four rounds of six hands each round. Partners move on after each round to play with a new partner. It is important that you show up for play at least fifteen minutes prior to the announced start time so that the host is assured that we have four players for each table. If you are unable to play, please contact the bridge host or bridge chair-person as soon as possible so that a substitute can be found. Each player contributes fifty cents to be awarded as prize money for the top four scorers each night. Players contribute $2.00 for dues once a year, usually in January, for the purchase of new cards and scoring tablets. Our annual Christmas Party is held on the second Saturday in December. Free bridge lessons are given every other year in the odd year. We have a varied blend of skill levels from intermediate to advanced playing each night. We all welcome playing with

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partners with varying abilities. Come and join us. We invite new bridge players to join our club.

Brown Bag is an opportunity for residents to pack a lunch and join friends and neighbors in the Hall on the first Friday of the month from November through April. Coffee and tea are provided. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. to socialize and enjoy the music. Entertainment starts at noon. Programs are varied bringing an assortment of entertainment. We may have outside guests performing or our residents may perform. It is an enjoyable experience and it’s free. Please join us the first Friday of each month. Bunco meets the first and third Friday of every month. This is a great way to meet your neighbors. The game is played with dice at tables of four. Players move after each game. Cash prizes are awarded at the end of games and refreshments are served. You pay fifty cents per person and you play all evening. Residents are requested to wear their nametags. Celebration Square is a place where plaques are placed which provide a lasting and permanent tribute in a central location to honor those persons and groups who have, in some fashion, had a positive impact upon the Hawthorne community. Ceramics - We turn green ware into bisque, then into “works of art”. We meet two days a week. We do not have a certified teacher, but we use knowledge from one another, technical shows, ceramic shops and the computer. We are able to create interesting, colorful and different textured pieces to be used in homes or outdoors.

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Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It improves balance and flexibility; builds muscle strength and confidence; and it increases range of motion and core strength. It is suited for all fitness levels. No special equipment is required but as you build strength, you may want to eventually use light hand weights when we do a strength-training segment. Beginners are cautioned not to use weights at first. Dress in comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and new yogis are always welcome! We meet three times a week in the Lemon/Lime Room - Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Chorus - If you like to sing and can carry a tune, come and join us. The two-hour rehearsals, which are held on Monday at 1 p.m. are light and friendly, but serious work goes on in preparation for the performance season. Each December, the Christmas holidays begin with our fall concert, the “Christmas Pudding”, which is a full program of both secular and religious seasonal music. In January serious work begins anew in preparation for the annual spring concert. Capture the spirit and be a part of something really special. Many times we sing our troubles away. Classy Ladies is a member of the Red Hat Society. We are a group of fun loving ladies wearing purple and red hats wherever we go. The second Thursday of each month we gather at the clubhouse for special events such as our annual tea or we travel to plays, concerts, movies, shopping, and of course restaurants. If you want to socialize with a great group of ladies, come join the Classy Ladies. For the upcoming event, check out the sign-up sheet at the information center.

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Clogging (Beginner and Intermediate) - Clogging is an American dance that began in the Appalachian Mountains done in time with the music to the downbeat usually with the heel keeping rhythm. It’s the American version of the Irish River Dance. Club Hawthorne Travel Club takes our residents on trips out of the park. We do day trips, multi-day trips and, of course, our most attended trips are our cruises. We do one cruise each year. Collectors’ Corner is a real “show and tell” where we get together and show off our collectibles. A collection can be anything old or new, which you collect. Three items is considered a collection. It is interesting to learn and share information about each collectible. Coloring Fanatics - Now you might ask yourself, what coloring does coloring do for me? According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is a mental health profession in which the process of making and creating artwork is used to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation,, reduce anxiety and increase self esteem. While this is not a formal art therapy, you can open a coloring book and get some of the benefits just listed. For some people it helps with stress and/or depression. We are a judgment free zone and we love to socialize while we color. It doesn’t matter how new, old, good or bad you are. If you are interested, you don’t need a coloring book, we have plenty to choose from. We also provide pencils and markers, so you can try your hand at

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all coloring has to offer. We meet on the first and fourth Monday and Friday of the month in the Lemon Room from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. For questions or additional information, please contact the Club Chair listed in the Monthly Program Calendar. Community Orchestra - Our mission is to perform classical and contemporary music for self-improvement and pleasure for the extended community. This group of musicians is drawn from our residents and a number of other retirement communities. It is open to anyone who wishes to share his or her love and talent for music. Weekly rehearsals are held each Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Hall. Several concerts are presented each year. Visit us on the web at http://hawthorneorchestra.org/. Concert Series - The Hawthorne Concert Series is not like your grandfather’s concert series. It is not just orchestras. It is a mix of musical entertainment. Five concerts are presented each season on the third Sunday of the month starting at 3:00 p.m. The concert committee welcomes new members with fresh ideas to help us change with the times. Please visit our website for ticket information at http://hawthorneconcertseries.org/. Couples Golf is a fun league for golfers of all skill levels. We play weekly at an area course. Teams are decided by random drawing and the play is best ball (scramble). Singles are welcome. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place by drawing a scorecard out of a hat so everyone has a chance to win. We also give a prize for the women’s closest to pin and men’s closest to pin.

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Croquet is a game in which players drive wooden balls with mallets through a series of wickets set out on the lawn. We play from November through April. Croquet is played between the softball field and the Bocce courts. You don’t have to be an “expert” croquet player to be a part of this group, just a desire to have an enjoyable time with good friends old and new. Dinner Theatre is for residents who enjoy dinner and the theater. Seven times a year we go to a theater in the area. Transportation by bus to and from Hawthorne is included in the ticket price. Dominoes - This Hawthorne favorite is easy to learn and fun to play. All residents are invited to join us for a round of Mexican Train. Don’t let lack of experience prevent you from joining our fun-loving group, as we’ll teach you. Dragon Boat Club - The Dragon Boat Club was the first ever, senior club in Lake County, Florida and was organized to promote the art of paddling dragon boats for pleasure as well as paddling in competitions. The club has three dragon boats – one of which will hold twenty paddlers plus a helmsman and a drummer plus two boats that hold ten paddlers plus a helmsman and a drummer. Those interested in casual paddling may do so one day a week to enjoy the fellowship and mild exercise of dragon boat paddling. For those who desire a more intense training workout, two practices a week are set-aside for just that. Those who like this more intense training may paddle in the various Dragon Boat Festivals in the area in which the Hawthorne Dragonflies participate. These are usually held during the January through April time period. All paddling is done on the small and beautiful Palatlakaha Creek, which runs through Hawthorne property as well as on Lake Harris into which the

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Palatlakaha Creek flows. Visit us on the web at http://hawthornedragonboats.com Entertainment Club - Our Club was formed to bring to Hawthorne various kinds of entertainment. In the past we have had many dances with singers, DJ’s, bands, “A Salute to Veterans Dance” and a ventriloquist. There’s something for everyone! The first show of the season is usually in October, November and December are off months. Then in January through June we have one performance each month. Meetings with our officers and steering committee occur once a month or more when necessary. Door prizes and 50/50 are offered at each event. Visit us on the web at http://hawthorneentertainmentclub.com/. Euchre is a card game in which each player is dealt five cards and the player who makes trump must take three tricks to win a hand. Instructions for Euchre are given the day we play. Exercise to Music improves circulation and conditions the body while promoting flexibility and trimming of the figure. We meet for one hour twice a week. We work out to music using a stick, band, ball and weights. Fast Track requires a little strategy and a sense of humor. It’s the adult version of Aggravation. There can be three to six players per board or you can play partners or independently. Pegs and cards are used to get your pegs into your castle; the first person or team into your castle wins. No exercise is needed to be on Fast Track, just be ready for an enjoyable afternoon. Fast Track is played on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Palm Room.

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Fine Art Club - Our purpose is to promote enjoyment, knowledge, and skill of art through classes, workshops and trips. September through April classes and meetings are held in the Fine Arts Room. See the Weekly Bulletin for times and dates. A Fine Art Exhibit is scheduled each spring. Free beginners through advanced classes are available in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, colored pencil, mixed media, porcelain and clay. We have a potter’s wheel and kilns. Limited beginner supplies are available but students supply their own art materials. Visit us on the web at http://www.clubhawthorne.org/FineArt/ Fishing Club - The Fishing Club is for fishing enthusiasts to get together not only to fish but to have cookouts where we cook the fish we catch. We have great get-togethers. Visit us on the web at http://hawthorefishingclub.org Fitness Center - The Fitness Center has a variety of machines for you to use to keep in tiptop shape. The Center is open to all residents from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Florida Friendly Landscaping - Florida-friendly landscapes protect Florida’s unique natural resources by conserving water, reducing waste and pollution, creating wildlife habitat and preventing erosion. Under the mandates of Florida statute 373.185 these environmentally sustainable practices save time and money. Our goal is to educate and inspire residents (especially newcomers to Florida) to follow the nine principles of Florida-friendly landscaping. Experts in all aspects of Florida gardening and more will present programs at our monthly meetings.

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Garden Club - Vegetables are grown year round on multiple plots assigned to individual residents. Hawthorne furnishes piped water, grass clippings and wood chips. The gardens are located between the bocce and tennis courts where something is always growing. Visit us on the web at http://hawthorne.ipage.com/garden/ Golden 50/80 Club - This club is for Hawthorne residents who have celebrated their golden anniversary on or prior to the annual meeting date or have had an 80th birthday by then. The annual banquet of the club and meetings are held on the call of the officers. Good Neighbors - Residents volunteer their time and resources to help their neighbors in need of transportation to doctor’s appointments, dentist appointments, prescription pickup, laboratory tests or lawyer appointments. Grandma’s Closet - If you are expecting a visit with young children, we can help in your planning and preparation. You may need a crib, high chair, stroller, maybe a bike. Just call Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. about a week before the visit in order to set up a time to meet to pick up what you need and then again to return the items when your finished with them. Grandma’s Closet is located in the locked Front Storage area behind the Pickleball courts and has been filled through donations of cash and gently used items. Check the monthly Program Calendar for contact information. Gun Club - This group is formed around a mutual interest in guns. The club’s primary focus is to promote safety, education, and information. We also travel to local gun ranges for fun and competition.

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HTV (TV 98) provides an important link in the communication system at Hawthorne. Hawthorne Today is a live broadcast from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., providing information, educational and entertaining programs. This program is re-broadcast for our residents at 3 p.m., 7 p.m., 11 p.m., 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. Some programs are set up on a regular monthly schedule, while others are interviews with residents or are concerned with upcoming events. Programming changes and new ideas for shows are always accepted for consideration. Also part of TV 98, is what is commonly known as the Drum. Rolling advertising on Channel 98 tells you what is happening in Hawthorne. The Drum is also used to alert our residents to any emergency in our community. Hand and Foot - Have you ever played a card game called Hand & Foot? Well, many of our residents love to play it on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. (If you are going to play, please try to be there by 6:15 so we have time to set up our teams and tables.) Hand & Foot is a little like Rummy, a little like Canasta, with a little strategy mixed in, but most of all it’s a whole lot of fun! We, of course, play by Hawthorne rules. We are always looking to expand our club, so don’t be shy. Join us any Monday evening in the Lemon-Lime Room - except the second Monday of each month we meet in the Marina because the Clubhouse is closed for Maintenance Day. We are always happy to teach “newbies”. For more information, please contact the chair listed on the monthly Program Calendar. Hope to see you real soon!

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Hawthorne Historical Society - The Society is a group formed to preserve the origins of Hawthorne and to publicize our heritage. The Society is the custodian of the archives, establishers of the Museum and publisher of Hawthorne Remembers, promoting the spirit of Hawthorne. Visit us on the web at http://hawthornehistorical.org/. Hawthorne Players - Is anyone interested in theatre? Get involved! Attend play workshops; enjoy participating in skits, monologues and at least two productions a year. Members are often invited to perform short programs as entertainment for other activities. Beginner would-be actors are always welcome! There are many ways of using your talents as every production requires a stage manager, producer, someone in charge of properties, costumes, stage crews, make-up artists, curtain, prompter, set designers, publicity, and the important lighting and sound crews. All of the above are needed in addition to the director and members of the cast. We meet on the fourth Monday night of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room. Our meeting usually concludes with a brief workshop or something to kick up your heels! Visit us on the web at http://www.hawplayers.org Hawthorne Quilters - This activity is for all quilters - beginners, intermediate and advanced. We all work and learn together from one another. One of the activities that we are known for is presenting Hawthorne residents who move to assisted living and nursing homes with a quilt. As a show of compassion, we often also gift quilts to those who have been unfortunate with fire damage to their homes. Each year a quilt is completed by the club and raffled off, with the proceeds being donated to a local fund raising group. We have also made and sent many quilted items to disaster victims around the U.S. We meet

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every Monday (excluding Maintenance Mondays) at 1:00 p.m. in the Palm Room. We use this time to catch up on what is happening in our group, make plans for quilt shop outings, have show ‘n tell, welcome new quilters, and get to know each other. We also schedule some Mondays as a “Sew-In” Day. On these days we meet in the Craft Room at 9:00 a.m. and sew/quilt until our regular 1:00 p.m. meeting. We have the Craft Room again after the meeting until 4:00 p.m. if we wish to continue sewing/quilting. (Contact one of the quilters to determine which Mondays we will have our Sew-In.) We also meet every Tuesday evening in the Craft Room at 6:30 p.m. This is a very informal meeting where everyone is invited to bring the project they are working on. Some of us bring our sewing machine to sew, while others bring some of their hand sewing projects. Lots of sharing and inspiration occurs at this meeting. Check us out at http://hawthornequilters.org/ High Stepping Cloggers - Clogging is an American dance that began in the Appalachian Mountains. Very similar to tap dancing, it is the American version of the Irish River dance. Beginner and intermediate classes are held on Wednesdays. The group performs at various functions during the year. Hospitality Club - The Club serves as hostesses for our Newcomers’ Receptions, which greet and introduce our newcomers to the residents of Hawthorne. We are also responsible for service at special events such as the Valentine’s Day card party, the Activity Fair and whenever either Club Hawthorne or HRCA calls upon us.

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Hymn Sing - Come enjoy a joyful hour of singing to the Lord the first and third Monday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Just to listen to Richard play the piano is a concert in itself. Bring a friend. Visit us on the web at http://www.hawthornespiritual.org/. Karaoke - Join us for karaoke fun every first and third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room. BYOB and snacks to share add to the fun. Mark Drew has thousands of tunes that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout the evening. Come try out your favorite songs as a solo or group or just come to watch. Karaoke night is party night! Kitchen Band - The band consists of men and women who entertain at seven different nursing centers each month. We gather every Tuesday morning at 9:15 in the marina parking lot to carpool to the locations for that week. We sing songs of yesteryear while playing various instruments, some designed from tools found in the kitchen. Be a part of Hawthorne’s community service and join us. No special talent is needed. Be sure to bring your smile. Kitchen Club - The Kitchen Club provides residents with the opportunity to serve the community by working on meals in a variety of roles. The group assists clubs by preparing and serving meals for their activities, fundraisers and banquets. Members of the club gain knowledge of the layout and supplies in the kitchen and can then provide assistance in their other clubs in the use of the kitchen. Money earned by the Kitchen Club enables the club to purchase equipment, dishes and silverware for the kitchen and to provide some supplies for community use.

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Knitters’ Connection - If you knit, crochet, spin, rug hook, felt or are a fiber enthusiast, the Knitters’ Connection will provide you with the opportunity to hone your skills. Whether you are new to your craft or experienced, all skill levels are welcome. The group offers impromptu tutorials, assistance with projects, information on what is happening in the world of fiber, and the opportunity to thin that stash that all fiber artists seem to accumulate. Come and join this sharing, laid back group from September through May, every Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Room. For more information, contact the Club Chair listed in the monthly Program Calendar. Lapidary - Come put your shine on. Learn or perfect the craft of shaping and polishing semi-precious stones. Make beautiful gifts for your family and friends all the while having a great time. Library - We are proud of our library and invite each and every resident to visit. Volunteers, who do an excellent job of keeping it in order, run the library. Residents donate much of our shelved material. Line Dancing is ideal for those with no partner. Three one hour sessions, your choice, are offered – beginner, intermediate and advanced. It’s great exercise while having fun at the same time. Music is on tape and we have a great teacher. Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game resembling rummy using tiles instead of cards. Four people play with one set of small plastic tiles. Each player plays independently for point scores. We meet Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Lime Room.

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The Memorial Fund is a non-profit corporation organized to give residents the opportunity to express their love and gratitude for friends and loved ones who have passed away. Donations and bequeaths to the Memorial Fund are used to: ! Maintain the Garden of Memories. ! Contribute to projects for the enhancement of the

community. ! Contribute to projects for specific Hawthorne activities. ! Support worthy charitable causes. All Hawthorne residents are members of the Memorial Fund. A Board of Directors is selected from the members to conduct the business of the Fund. The Memorial Gardens is a beautiful area located on the eastern side of the outer portion of Royal Palm Boulevard. The Gardens is a place where the cremated ashes of loved ones can be placed. Visit us on the web at http://www.hawthornememorial.com/ Michigan Club - All Michigan Club members enjoy meeting and greeting one another. Join us for a good time. New York Club - This year we plan a dinner dance, a pizza party and a picnic at the Pavilion. During the summer we meet in Cicero, New York at Borio’s. Come and join your New York friends. Newcomers - Newcomers is the first group you should join at Hawthorne. We have an event the first Tuesday of every month from October through May. Every month the event is different. You can join us for a meal and socializing while meeting other newcomers and making new friends. What a great way to start your new life here at Hawthorne. You can only come to Newcomers for two years after you have become a resident of Hawthorne. So

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don’t wait - come and find out how much fun you can have here at Hawthorne. Many events are free or there might be a small charge if food is provided. There are no dues and you only pay if you choose to come to a ticketed event. There is no obligation and you just come when you choose to come. Sign up is requested in advance to free events on the Information Center in the Hall. If it is a ticketed event, you may buy tickets in the Hall from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Please bring small bills.) Watch the Weekly Bulletin for more information on events and the dates that tickets will be on sale. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet new people and have a lot of fun. Pegs and Jokers - The joker reigns supreme in this game of luck and simple strategy. Link the game board segments and select the colored pegs. Take turns moving your pegs around the board by playing different playing cards. It is a race around the board. Pennsylvania Club - We meet several times a year for picnic potluck and good fellowship. Come join us! Photography Club - You don’t need advanced equipment to do fine art photography (photographic art created for aesthetic and intellectual reasons). What you need is an advanced understanding of what you’re trying to do. If you’re interested in advancing your grasp of the medium and finding a showcase for your photography, come join us in Hawthorne’s photography club. You’ll have access to matting and mounting equipment, lectures and demonstrations on photographic genres such as street photography, landscape and nature, and you’ll be able to participate in field trips to practice what you’ve learned. If you’re interested, check out our website at http://hawphoto.org/ for the club schedule and join us at our next meeting.

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Physical Fitness offers one hour of morning exercise designed to get a person into shape. We do a full body workout including cardio vascular with some standing and some on the floor. Not too strenuous, yet vigorous enough to improve circulation and muscle tone, resulting in a feeling of fitness. Pickleball Club members play on three newly surfaced courts. Each court is fenced off, which allows continuity of play without interference from other courts. The Club has over one hundred members, both male and female, with varying degrees of skill. It is easy to learn and fun to play and is the fastest growing activity among retirees. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a perforated plastic ball. Ball placement is more important than power. Club members pay a small annual membership fee. Three tournaments are held each year in March (Men’s, Women’s and Co-Ed). Free lessons are given from October through March. Meetings, grills, fundraisers and an annual picnic/pool party are among the off court activities. Club news is communicated to each member via e-mail as well as posted on the bulletin board at the court. Come enjoy friends and learn a great game. Visit us on the web at http://hawthornepickleball.com. Pinochle is a card game. Double deck is played every Tuesday and Thursday night and single deck is played on Saturday night. Both singles and couples are welcome. Pitch N’ Putt - Our 18-hole putting course is used for a weekly tournament with prizes for beginners as well as skilled players. We meet Thursday mornings and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

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Quilling, or paper filigree, is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. The paper is rolled, looped, curled, twisted and otherwise manipulated to create shapes which make up designs to decorate greetings cards, pictures, boxes, eggs, and to make models, jewelry, mobiles etc. The most popular and versatile technique is that of rolling. The paper strip is rolled in fingers or using a tool called a quilling needle. The coil is released and then glued at the tip and then shaped. These shaped coils are arranged to form flowers, leaves, and various ornamental patterns. From the most experienced to the newest beginner, many friendly people enjoy learning the art of quilling at the class each week. This class is instructed by self-taught artist, Lois Weber, who has won three national awards for her beautifully quilled artistry. Under her guidance, beautiful cards, pictures, jewelry, etc. are created and enjoyed. Rummikub is a game played with numbered tiles that challenge your ability to manipulate the tiles to your advantage. It’s a game to boost your brainpower. We meet Monday night in the Gallery at 6:00 p.m. Come and enjoy. Saturday Night Dance - Ballroom dance music is provided for residents and houseguests by a rotating number of talented bands. Dances are from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person. New residents coming for the first time will receive free admission to any dance except for the New Year’s Eve dance. Newcomers should contact the host or hostess at the committee table for a free admission ticket. Tickets are sold in the Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for special dances such as the Fall Ball, Jingle Bell Hop, New Year’s Eve, Valentine Sweetheart Ball and the Spring Fling.

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Scrapbooking - Join us on Tuesday afternoons to create scrapbook pages, cards, or other paper crafts. No experience? We’ll teach you, and we have supplies available to get you started. Come see what we are all about. Sewing - These are sessions where we meet to work on individualized projects and making gifts and accessories. Short Story - The Short Story Group meets every other Wednesday in private homes to discuss selected readings and to share ideas and interpretations. Shuffleboard is a healthy, outdoor, active sport, which combines skill and mental agility. The mechanics are simple; the game stimulating thereby ensuring continued interest. Visit us on the web at http://hawthorne.shuffleflorida.org/. Skip Bo is deceptively simple and ingeniously designed. This classic game offers plenty of strategizing opportunities, or it can just make a nice backdrop to socializing and munching on potato chips. Social Dance Class meets one night a week in the Hall for dance instruction in fox trot, waltz, swing, cha-cha, rumba and other dances. All are welcome to join us. Social Euchre - Requirements for membership - 1) a shower, 2) food, 3) a sense of humor, 4) breathing, 5) don’t renege because if you do, snacks are cut off, 6) dress code - shoes required. We meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Lemon Room.

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Softball is an outdoor activity for both men and women who enjoy slo-pitch baseball. Equipment is available, including gloves. Our softball league has become very active in playing with other leagues throughout the county. Visit our website at http://hawthornesoftball.org/. Solos Club is open to all Hawthorne singles. We have a monthly social hour and dinner meeting on the third Friday of the month. Fun, fellowship and special programs are sure to capture your interest. Sox and Boots Dance - The club provides a dance open to residents and friends. Our dances occur once a month on Friday evening from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Hall (excluding June, July and August). The music consists of old time rock and roll for the Sox and a little bit of country for the Boots. A live band provides the music. We have several theme dances throughout the season: The Team Spirit dance to kick off the football season, Halloween dance, 50’s Sock Hop, Mardi Gras, our $1.00 Appreciation Dance and our Beach Party. Door prizes are drawn from tickets purchased before the dance. We also have a “Share The Wealth” raffle, where all monies taken in are given back to the guests in several drawings. A fun filled evening to be had by all that attend. Spiritual Life Council is an ecumenical group providing worship services on special occasions, invocations at various group meetings and members are available to counsel, comfort and help anyone who seeks such service. Visit us on the web at http://hawthornespiritual.org/.

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Stained Glass - We use pieces of glass that are clear, colored or stained to make beautiful pieces of art. The class is taught by residents and everyone gets to work on their own project making stained glass items such as lamps, windows, sun catchers, etc. Many beautiful projects are made in our class. Watch for beginning classes to be given in the fall. State Clubs - Hawthorne residents come together to enjoy new friends, company and experiences. We have clubs representing All States (for those states who don’t have their own state club), Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. We have social gatherings with Maine, Vermont and Canada. Any group may schedule a social event by calling the Hawthorne Activities Office. Strumonicas are a fun loving group who enjoy music. We cover all types of music from oldies to new. We invite everyone from beginners to professional - we love them all. We also invite spectators. We can help beginners on some instruments. Studies show that playing music stimulates the brain and can keep those little gray cells happy. We meet on Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in the Hall by the organ. We hope to see you soon. Table Tennis (a.k.a. Ping Pong) is a game resembling lawn tennis that is played on a tabletop with wooden paddles and a small hollow plastic ball. Our teams play in the Marina on two tables. This is a growing game with a lot of interest so come check us out.

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Tennis Club - The Hawthorne Tennis Club is pleased to have four beautiful courts for the use of residents and their guests as well as a practice wall. Two courts are equipped with lights for nighttime play. The Club also has racquets and balls for loan to residents and their guests if they don’t have their own equipment. Use of the courts is available at no cost. Round robin open play for all skill levels is held each morning depending upon the time of year. Potential players should consult the monthly Program Calendar for the current schedule of open play. Courts are also available for private play any time that they have not been previously scheduled. Weekly schedule sheets are located on the bulletin board next to Courts 1 and 2. The club also sponsors a competitive team of players, which compete from time to time with other senior residential communities. Monthly club meetings are held the first Thursday of each month during the months of October through April of the following year. Additionally, various fundraising events are held throughout that time period to fund expenses of the club. For additional information, please contact the Club Chair listed in the monthly Program Calendar. Vegetarian Club - We meet once a month for a vegetarian potluck dinner. A short program follows for the purpose of educating members on how to eat the vegetarian way and other topics of interest relating to a healthy lifestyle. Videos and guest speakers are used for our meetings.

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VFW Post 6389 (Veterans of Foreign Wars) - The VFW provides an irreplaceable service to our nation’s wounded, ill, and injured veterans. Our primary focus is on local veterans and their spouses. The Honor Guard performs flag raising ceremonies in our park and in other communities and performs veteran funeral services at the Bushnell National Cemetery and at the Hawthorne Memorial Gardens. The Post also provides traffic control and parking assistance for large events held at Hawthorne. Old and damaged American flags are taken for proper disposal. A box is provided outside the Hospitality Room for flags for this purpose. We are always looking for new members or veterans wishing to transfer from their old Post. The Honor Guard would love to have some new members also. Visually Impaired Socially Active Club (V.I.S.A.) - In the fall of 2002, a couple of residents formed the Visually Impaired Socially Active Club known as V.I.S.A. Our purpose is to get our visually impaired residents together once a month to socialize and enjoy each other’s company and to help them know that they are not alone with this impairment. Another feature of the meetings is to share pointers with each other on how to deal with their impairment. The club meets year round on the first Thursday of every month. Members pay no dues and funds are derived from donations. Our meetings are not only educational but we have entertainment as well as refreshments.

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Water Exercises - We meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and exercise to music in the pool. We work on the entire body with stretching, some tai chi, balance, upper body, cardio, arms, hips, legs, feet, fingers and everything in between. The class is an overall good strengthening of the entire body. The class also helps keep us healthy through exercises done in the water, which is also less stressful on the joints. And it’s fun! Classes meet all year round as long as the temperature is 60-65 degrees because with sunshine and a heated pool, you can’t ask for anything better during the winter months. And, no water shoes are required. Wii Club - Bowling with a simple sweep of your arm using a lightweight Wii Remote Controller. It’s just like regular bowling without throwing the heavy bowling ball. We play on two big screen TVs every Thursday, year round except holidays, in the Lime Room. Sign in starting at 2:45 p.m. and we begin playing when there are four players. The next four players will bowl on the second TV. First come, first play and rotate through the sign-in sheet so that each player usually has time to bowl three games. There are no set teams, just try for the best score. Cheers and celebration for great shots, high scores, and improved games. The Wii console is also capable of being used to play tennis, baseball, golf and boxing. We welcome everyone, from beginners to experts. It is easy to learn and lots of fun and good fellowship. Windows Users’ Group - The Club facilitates learning at different levels. It is taught by members and invited speakers. Visit us on the web at http://hawthornewindowsusers.org/

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Wisconsin Club -We welcome newcomers to our group. Please come join our good times that include restaurants, dinner and picnics. We meet in November, February, and April. Look for us at the Activity Fair and join us to meet new Wisconsin friends. Woodburning/Pyrography - Come join those who perform the art of burning a design or pattern into a natural surface such as wood, gourds, leather or cotton rag watercolor paper using a heated wood-burning tool. Woodcarvers - Woodcarving is the fun, creative craft, or skill of carving wood to make functional or artistic objects. And it doesn’t require a fancy studio or equipment and is enjoyed by both men and women. All you need is a piece of wood and a sharp knife. The Woodcarvers Club at Hawthorne is open to all skill levels from beginner to advanced. We all work together sharing tips and ideas and instruction is available as needed. The Club has simple knives and projects available to help you get started. We meet Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the clubhouse Craft Room. Woodcrafters and the community provide the space for the workshops for use by all Hawthorne Woodcrafter residents who have the skills to safely use such facilities. Instruction is available for those wishing to acquire the necessary skills. All Hawthorne residents are encouraged to visit and join the membership, which is required to use the machinery. A very small membership fee is attached.

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Zone Watch - Zone Watch is a community-wide program composed of over 135 volunteers who provide points of contact for the 64 geographic zones that make up the Hawthorne community. There are seven Zone Coordinators who each oversee approximately ten zones and provide guidance and support to the zone captains/co-captains in each zone. The zone captains handle various levels of communication within their zone from coordinating delivery of the weekly bulletin to the delivery of the annual election ballots and special election ballots, to providing knowledge and support to the community members residing within their zone. Zone Watch volunteers are also important in times of emergencies and over the years have assisted with the dissemination of information, providing assistance to their neighbors, and working in concert with the Hawthorne leaders in any way possible. For more information on the Zone Watch Program contact the Zone Watch Chair listed in the monthly Program Calendar.