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Apple Creek Villas Volume 5, #2, February, 2016

THE VILLAS NEWSLETTER The Newsletter by and for the residents of The Villas at Apple Creek Production Editor…Gary A. Krueger

In This Issue

What’s Happening -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ 2-‐3

Past Events -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ 3-‐5

Bio -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ 6

Snowbird Snippets -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ 7

Culinary Corner -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ 8

Classifieds -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ 8-‐9

Villas Website www.acvillas.com

February in Wisconsin Photo by Dorothy Nelson

Time to think warm thoughts!

It’s Back Again!!!

The ever-‐popular annual Brewer trip is returning again for a 5th year and is reserved for June 1st this year. This is a Wednesday afternoon game. The bus will leave the clubhouse parking lot at 9:30 A.M. and the cost will be the same as last year, $55 per person. Seating is limited to the first 40 people to sign-‐up. The opponent this year is the St. Louis Cardinals.

The cost includes the bus, game ticket and driver gratuity. To reserve your spot(s) please contact Dave Van Lysal at [email protected] or (920) 574-‐2695.

Please remit payment with reservation.

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Apple Creek Villas Volume 5, #2, February 2016

Social Events – 2016

Happy Hours – Bring a dish to share and your own beverage to the Club House 5:30 – 7:30 Hors d’oeuvres at 6:00!

February 11 Special Happy Hour Valentines Day Party Show your RED! January 25 Happy Hour Villas Social Committee Mary Gloudemans, Chairperson Reggie Angela Eve Allar Any updates to the calendar can be found at

www.acvillas.com

Ongoing Gatherings

• Game Day-‐Every Monday 12:30 PM -‐ Clubhouse

• Men’s Club-‐Every Tuesday 9:00 AM -‐ Clubhouse

• Women’s Group-‐Every Wednesday 9:00 AM -‐ Clubhouse

• Bible Study-‐Every Tuesday 9:00AM -‐2233 E. Sienna Way

• Bunko – Third Tuesday of every month 6:30 PM – Clubhouse

• Memoir Group – Third Thursday of every month. 10:00 – Clubhouse

The Villas Official Calendar Can be accessed on the Website. www.acvillas.com

Please check the website under “Calendar” for the most recent information on scheduled clubhouse events and private reservations!

Weekly Bible Study will be meeting weekly on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. All are welcome! Please bring your own beverage. We're still using Derek Prince's book, “Declaring God's Word”. No need to call, just come. Meet at 2233 E. Sienna Way Please call to verify location or if you have questions. Carmen Pakendorf @ 920-‐636-‐8845.

Memoir Group Write Down Your Memories If you often think of writing down a memory but just don't get around to it, please join a few others at the clubhouse to help get it going.

With a few prompts, if needed, to help us begin, we will do our own writing in a supportive space. It will be fun. Give it a try. Place: Club House Date: Thursday, February 18, 2016 Time: 10:00 -‐ 11:00AM Bring: Paper and pencils or computer, etc. for writing and your calendar. Patricia Wortz [email protected]

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Host Schedule February 2 Jeff Jensen February 9 Ken Jaeger February 16 Dennis Ihde

Men’s Club

Outing

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Operation CHRISTMAS ANGEL Hundreds of military families around the state face difficult times during the holiday season. When Wisconsin’s Patriot Guard Riders embarked on a new holiday mission last year, they didn’t quite know what to expect. We just thought if we could help 4 or 5 local families that would be wonderful. We ended up being able to reach almost 500 military families and veterans! With the help of veterans services groups, the

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Patriot Guard has once again identified veterans or families of veterans in need for Christmas. Through the gifts we purchased, we were able to bring some hope, goodwill and Christmas cheer to these families! The gifts were purchased by businesses and individuals who stepped forward as Angels and helped fulfill the wish lists. The Villas at Apple Creek Men’s Club contributed to this endeavor. The Certificate of Appreciation plaque we received was for the large donation that they received from us. I hope we can continue this next year maybe beating this year’s amount. It is great cause with 100% of the collections going to the families. The plaque is displayed in our clubhouse.

Thank you,

Bill Eggleston & Mike Sele

February 23

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VAC shares with CCC Once more the Villas at Apple Creek neighbors came through for the Community Clothes Closet. The sock collection at Christmas was a huge success. In 2014, we collected 170 Pairs-‐-‐-‐our total for 2015 was 230 pairs. What a fabulous increase. It represents the special caring of our neighbors. Many thanks from the "Closet" and from their clients. Sharing is definitely a "good thing", and, yes, we plan to donate socks again next year. We can watch for the sales all year long. Also, as we clean our closets-‐-‐-‐no matter the time of year-‐-‐-‐the "Closet" always welcomes clothes for folks of all ages, shoes, books, household items, and, of course, financial support. Once again, sincerest thanks and many blessings in 2016. Carol Christenson 364-‐9399

Houdini Discussion at Men’s Group

Tom Boldt grew up in Appleton and is the CEO of Boldt Construction Company. Boldt is the largest construction company in Wisconsin, and 17th largest in the Country. The Boldt family has facilitated many community improvements, including the Houdini Plaza, located in downtown Appleton. Tom has developed an interest in Harry Houdini and, last month came to the Apple Creek Men's Group to share some of his interest in Houdini. Tom brought some of his collection to the Men’s Group to examine, including shackles, posters and photos. It was an interesting insight into one of Appleton’s “home grown” celebrities.

Thanks to Jim Hakes for arranging this interesting talk on Houdini!

It’s February, so how are your 2016 resolutions going?

I didn’t make it to the gym today. That makes five years in a row.

Besides, if God had wanted me to touch my toes, He would’ve put them on my knees.

In fact, I decided to change calling the bathroom “The John” and renamed it “The Jim”. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.

This year, I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven’t met yet!

I decided to not make plans for the day because the word “premeditated” gets thrown around in the courtroom.

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Wisconsin Facts…

The Republican Party was born in Ripon, Wisconsin. A lot of people do not know that the Republican Party was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin. It was founded at a meeting at the Little White Schoolhouse, which you can visit and is included on the Registered Historic Places list. The reason this party came into existence was for the express purpose to combat slavery.

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Teacher: How old is your father? Kid: He is 6 years. Teacher: What? How is this possible? Kid: He became a father only when I was born.

Teacher: Glenn, how do your spell ‘Crocodile?’ Kid: K-‐R-‐O-‐K-‐O-‐D-‐I-‐A-‐L Teacher: No, that’s wrong. Kid: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it. (I love this child.)

Teacher: Clyde, your composition on ‘My Dog’ is exactly the same as your brother’s. Did you copy his? Clyde: No, sir; it’s the same dog!

(He’s my buddy too!)

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Teacher: What is the chemical formula for water? Kid: H I J K L M N O. Teacher: What are you talking about? Kid: Yesterday you said it’s H to O.

Teacher: Maria, go to the map and find North America. Maria: Here it is. Teacher: Correct. Now, class, who discovered America? Class: Maria!

Teacher: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested? Harold: A teacher.

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Biography A place where it’s all about

YOU!

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Biography Guidelines

We need your story!!! Help us get to know you as our neighbor! (How else are we going to be able to talk about you?) But to do so, we need a little effort on your part! Below is a series of questions to assist in writing your autobiography. You need not include them all but, we thought these just might get you started. We would like to include one submission in each edition of the newsletter. If we receive more than one submission, we will save the extras for future editions.

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Autobiography Helps:

1. Name 2. Family (spouse, kids, pets) 3. Address 4. Hometown 5. Employment 6. Hobby or spare time activities 7. Talents 8. Things left on your “bucket list” 9. Your “Wow Factor”…most exciting thing

you did… most embarrassing moment, (tell us something that would make us say “Wow!” or “No Kidding!”

10. Thoughts on condo life at the Villas

Please include a picture! (Send your photo in an email or drop it off at 2403 E. Sienna Way)

We need your cooperation on this one!

Also, our Photo Directory is 41% Completed. Send in your pictures!

A scene from a path on the Thrivent Campus

We need your submissions!

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Snippets

Shirley and Mike Huss hosted a Packer's party for Deb and Tom Locy and Dennis and Diane Idhe in Green Valley, Arizona.

Dianne and I got dressed up for a Wisconsin Club dinner held here in Green Valley, Arizona. We will be back in Appleton Feb 18th. This is one of our sunsets in Green Valley. Today's temperature will reach 75, so sorry… since we know your temps. Stay warm!

Our favorite “beach”! Purgatory Mountain, Durango Colorado. This is our local ski resort. We ski here 2 -‐ 3 times per week. The area in front of the lodge is affectionately known as the beach. On a sunny day it is a great place to relax with your favorite beverage.

Larry & Charley Konz

Editor Note: These two people are the only REAL AUTHENTIC Snowbirds!

Send your pictures to [email protected]

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Culinary Corner

Need a couch?

We're scaling back and have a traditional, England Brand couch for sale. It's heather beige, 90" long and 37" deep. Excellent condition -‐ 4 years old. Asking $500.00.

Call Dorothy at 475-‐4163 if interested.

World’s Best Chicken 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Salt and pepper Fresh or dried rosemary Preheat oven to 425° In a small bowl, whisk mustard, maple syrup, and vinegar. Place chicken in 9 X 13 baking dish. Season with salt and a lot of pepper. Pour mustard mixture over the chicken & make sure the chicken is covered. Add a little more pepper over sauce. Bake 30-‐40 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees. Season with rosemary. Very easy and tasty! Carole Retacco

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Pfefferle Handyman Services Our experienced Pfefferle technicians are the fully insured employees that have been servicing your community for years. The hourly rate is $45 per hour with a one-‐hour minimum in the Appleton area. The cost of parts and materials would be extra. Items to be installed need to be purchased by the owners separately. Travel charges will apply beyond 25 miles from our Appleton office for less than 4 hours of service time at the rate of 40 cents per mile. Various services include: Installing ceiling fans, light fixtures, replacing small electrical components, replacing garbage disposals & faucets, repairing/replacing toilets, installing shelving & closet doors, drywall repairs, touchup painting, and MORE! Contact us at 920-‐730-‐4284 or email [email protected] Thank you for your consideration. Jim Seefeldt-‐Pfefferle Management

Handyman Bob Tracy Bob’s hourly rate is a $30 per hour with a one-‐hour minimum. The homeowner shall purchase all materials, parts, fixtures, etc. If you have a project and need advice, or solutions, he will be happy to consult and offer suggestions, etc. Carol Miller will be the contact liaison for anyone that would like to use his service. Some of the projects already completed: Installation of storm door, toilets, faucets, crown cornices, new shower frame, glass and shower fixtures, added fan in fireplace, and added trims to enhance the mantel, replaced all hardware on cabinets, light fixtures and ceiling fans. If there is something that he feels he cannot do, he will let you know up front. Cash or check only Handyman Bob Tracy Contact Villa homeowner Carol Miller 920-‐202-‐3030 (Home) 303-‐908-‐7737 (Cell)

This page of Handyman Services is part of the classified section of this newsletter. These services are neither recommended nor vetted by the Villas at Apple Creek. Service is not limited to the entities in this edition. Previous “handyman” classified entries have been posted here and can be seen in archived issues on the website. All hiring is done at your own risk. Occasionally, it is prudent to hire a bonded or insured service.

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