Arcadia Villager

February 2020 The Arcadia Villager 1

ON THE INSIDE From the Office…...2

HOA Board of Directors/Agenda…..3

Entertainment…...4/5

Travel…...6

Golf News……7

Traveling Ladies…...5

Birthdays & Anniversaries....22 & 23

New Residents……...24

Directory Changes….

Weekly Calendar……31

Monthly Calendar…...32

Arcadia Villager February 2020

ARCADIA VILLAGE

COUNTRY CLUB 2692 NE Hwy 70, Lot 532 Arcadia, Florida 34266 863-494-5669 Office Hours 8:00 to 4:30 Monday-Friday Email: [email protected]

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NEWSLETTER

SUBMISSIONS News articles, stories, photos and other items for The Villager are always welcome. Deadline is 5:00 pm the 18th of each month. Please send them by email to: [email protected]

301-275-2049

HOA MEETINGS Don’t forget the monthly Board of Directors Meeting

HOA Agenda Meeting

February 04, 2020, 6:30 pm

at the Cantina Clubhouse

HOA Board of Directors Meeting

February 04, 2020, 7:00 pm

at the Cantina Clubhouse

All are invited and welcome. Your concerns should be

brought in writing to be presented at the homeowner

comment section of the meeting.

2 The Arcadia Villager February 2020

FROM THE OFFICE

FEBRUARY 2020 - President’s Day Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of 1971's Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation's workers.

Reminder: Trash Collection Schedule

for Holidays is posted at the Bulletin

Board at each mail box station.

Presidents Days trash pickup will be on

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18th.

Club House’s:

If you want to use the kitchen, or club houses, schedule with Cindy Brooks.

Kitchen must be cleaned up and trash removed after each use by the people using the kitchen. Supplies were pur-

chased to help keep kitchen and appli-ances clean. See Kitchen Guidelines

posted in the kitchens.

Remember to turn off lights, fans and re-turn thermostats to their standard

when you or your group are finished and leave the room or rooms at the Club

houses

19th Hole Picnic Area – New furniture, tables

and accessories purchased by the park own-

ers for all residents to use. If you are interest-

ed in having an event at the picnic area or

have any questions please contact the office.

Traveling Residents and/or Residents that

maintain multiple homes, do not forget that

you are responsible for the maintenance of the

outside of your home, weeds, plants, trees,

house washing, and if you currently occupy a

storage space it must be kept trimmed and

neat as well all 12 months of the year. NOTE,

spraying and leaving dead weeds is not keep-

ing it clean. Thank you in advance for your

cooperation.

Renters must be approved by management.

Please pickup an application at our office.

Renters must registered with the office when

they arrive and pick-up a renter welcome

package.

PALM TREE RERPLACMENT

In February we will be replacing dead Palm

trees. If you have never had a palm tree and

would like a queen palm in your front yard,

please notify the office with your name and

house number.


HOA NEWS On January 14, 2020 the HOA held their monthly meeting. On January 13, 2020 we held a special meeting at the Cantina and had our insurance agent in to explain what we were covered for under our policy. During this con-versation we learned that unless your committee, club or activity is sponsored by the HOA, you are not covered under our liability insurance. One of the requirements to be covered is that you must be a member in the HOA and be in good standings, meaning if you are already a member then your dues must be paid by the end of April. If you do not belong to the HOA, you should seri-ously consider joining the HOA, so that you can be pro-tected from being sued if you are involved with a com-mittee, club or activity. We had a guest speaker from the FMO come in to speak to the membership. He recommended that all com-mittees, clubs and activities should be run under the HOA. This will ensure that everyone, that is a member in good standing, running or involved in any kind of com-mittees, club or activity will be covered under the HOA liability insurance. This means that all the above people should sign a form stating that you are part of the HOA Association, and sponsored by the HOA. We will be at the Cantina Clubhouse on Tuesday afternoons from 1 until 2 pm, with the forms that need to be signed. Please come and see us at the Cantina if you need to complete the form. Remember that we have rescinded the Bylaws, so $5.00 will be credited, to anyone that paid their $10.00 dues last year, towards this year’s dues. The turnout for the show on Thursday, January 16 was wonderful. We had approximately 200 people come to see Mark Merchant. He is extremely talented and was very funny. Let’s see if we can get more people to come to the next event, which is Chris Olsen, an Elvis imper-sonator. We are being told he is very, very good. Again, it would be wonderful to see more Arcadia Village resi-dents coming out and enjoying all the evening events that are coming up.

Don’t forget the monthly Board of Directors Meeting, we encourage all residents to come out and hear about what is happening and the changes we are making. Thank you, Cathy Eccleston, Secretary, 578 El Conquistador, 231-557-0382

HOA MEETINGS

HOA Agenda Meeting February 4, 2020, 6:30 pm at the Cantina Clubhouse

HOA Board of Directors Meeting

February 4, 2020,, 7:00 pm at the Cantina Clubhouse

All are invited and welcome. Your concerns should be brought in writing to be presented at the homeowner comment section of the meeting.

ATTENTION ALL I hope to have the Arcadia Village 2020 Phone

Directory printed by the end of February. Every

year I get asked for extra phone books to take

north with you or because you want to give one

to your parents or your siblings or your kids.

There will be no extras as only one per house-

hold will be printed. You are welcome to take

your book with you when you go north but there

will be no extras and the office will not have any

either.


ELVIS IS IN THE HOUSE (Arcadia Village)!

Where: Cantina Clubhouse

When: February 20th at 7:00 pm

Cost: $10.00 @ the door

THE MEMORIES OF ELVIS Show is performed by CHRIS

OLSON. Chris has performed in Las Vegas, California,

Montana, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Georgia, Florida and

numerous other cities in the U.S. He has brought his

singing talents aboard cruise ships and has done a televi-

sion commercial for Great Clips.

During the winter months Chris and his Memories of ELV-

IS Show can be sighted in Florida, where he works and

lives out the winter months.

Chris often comments that his biggest thrill is to see the

pleased look on the audience faces, hearing their cheers

and screams, giving their approval of his performances.

Most everyone tells Chris they get goose bumps when he

sings the "American Trilogy".

If you have seen Elvis before, and would like a little bit of

that nostalgia to come back to you, or if you haven't had

the opportunity or privilege of seeing Elvis himself, come

see Chris Olson perform his "Memories of Elvis Show".

It's the closest you can get to the King himself! It's a first

class tribute.

Brought to you by your AV Entertainment Committee

ARCADIA COMMUNITY

CONCERT BAND Performs for Arcadia Village

Saturday, February 29, 7:00

Cantina Clubhouse

Free Please come and enjoy a variety of music performed by

the Arcadia Community Concert Band. We are a volun-

teer band composed of many musicians from Arcadia Vil-

lage as well as from surrounding communities. Our love

of music is what brings us together to share this music

with our audiences.

Donations are accepted and

used to help support our local

schools’ music programs. It is

because of your generosity

last year we were able to purchase a much needed saxo-

phone for the Junior High School Band. We always wel-

come new players. If you play a band instrument, or if

you played in high school or college, we invite you to join

us. We practice at the Cantina Clubhouse on Mondays

from 3:30 – 5:30pm (December through mid March).

Looking forward to seeing you February 29th!


ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIE NIGHT At the Cantina Clubhouse on the 2nd Monday of the

month at 7:00 pm. Enjoy a recently released feature on

the big screen with added subtitles. Please support our

concession stand of popcorn and drinks. Watch for signs

posting the feature. Cindy Brooks & Steve Hanlon

DANCE PARTY COMMITTEE SCHEDULE FOR 2020 Mar 4, 2020—Mardi Gra Dance Party, 7-10 pm Apr 1, 2020—Cruise Ship Night Dance Party, 7-10 pm Any questions please contact: David Hendricks, 807 El Adobe, 401-323-8070

ICE CREAM SOCIAL Ground Hog Day Celebration! February 2nd. Come to

launch your Super Bowl at Cantina. Groundhog Day is a

great day to watch your favorite team after enjoying ice

cream.

Come join us in the kitchen area of Cantina at 2:00 for

social time inside with old and new friends or take your

ice cream out to the pool.

Ice cream, cookie and coffee is still $1.00. Conversation

is free.

Sign up on the Cantina bulletin board. See you February

2nd.

Wayne & Arline Seavey, 623 El Adobe, 207-669-5602

TRAVELING LADIES The Traveling Ladies will be enjoying lunch on Wednes-

day, February 19, 2020 at:

Blue Tequila

14525 Tamiami Trail

North Port, Florida 34287

Our reservation is for 12 Noon.

Please remember to sign up by: Sunday, February 16th,

at the Cantina Clubhouse so I can give an accurate count

to the restaurant for our luncheon reservation.

If you have any questions, you may contact me:

Beth Patrus, 561 El Conquistador, 248-515-2535

LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY CHINESE AUCTION FEBRUARY 29, 2020 11:00-1:00 P.M.

SIESTA CLUBHOUSE

Chinese Auction will be sponsoring a luncheon at Siesta

Clubhouse on February 29, 2020 same day as Car Port

Sales.

We will be serving Sloppy Joe, Baked Beans, Chips, Des-

sert and beverage for only $5.00. We will have carry-out.

We hope everyone will come out and help support us on

this new journey of offering a luncheon for all of the

community.

Money will be added to Chinese Auction Funds to help

support any and all who submit a request for a donation.

Janette Brockway, Chairman, 137 Siesta, 863-494-7735

2020 Entertainment Schedule February 20th (Thursday) – Chris Olson Show

February 29th (Saturday) – Arcadia Community

Concert Band

March 12th (Thursday) – Todd Bogue Show


GOLF COURSE NEWS

Fresh paint lines have been added to the greens on the

back 9. This allows us to reduce signage and speed up

mowing of the grass. The purpose of these lines is to

keep golf carts from going beyond them. Carts need to

stay away from greens at least 35 ft. Please obey this new

rule. It is very important so that the greens remain in ter-

rific shape.

New Golf tags are now available from Dave Porusta, Lot

456 or Peg Gardner, Lot 682. Cost remains at $500.00 per

household of 2. Registered guests are allowed to play

with paid members. Please have your New Yellow tags

visible on your bags. Rangers are out checking member-

ships.

Keep in mind, the golf course is for golfers who are play-

ing the game. You cannot just ride on the fairways for

pleasure. We have dedicated roads around the lake for

pleasure riding. Please, Please, obey the rules established

for the Golf Course.

The Golf course rules are posted in both clubhouses and

please note that you must use a golf tee on all tee boxes.

DO NOT HIT OFF THE GROUND !!

Thanks for your support and understanding.

Dave Porusta, 456 International, 603-581-3356

3rd ANNUAL AVCC GOLF CLINIC FOR SENIORS

Reminder: The golf clinic for seniors will continue every Thursday in February at 3pm at the Cantina Clubhouse. Bruce May is usually at Cantina by 2:30pm each Thursday if you have any questions. This clinic is for beginner and intermediate golfers and is free to residents & renters of AVCC only. Remember..... practice, practice, practice! Questions? Call Tracy Nantel, 506 International, 207-284-3211

SOB NEIGHBORHOOD

GATHERING Sunday, Feb 2, 2020

Time 5:00 PM

Siesta Clubhouse Bring a dish to share with 10 to 15 people.

Please bring your own table service.

Ticket cost $3.00 per person.

Chicken, tea and coffee provided.

Tickets will be available starting January 13th, 2020.

Kathie and Dave Savard, 194 Valencia, 906-322-1311

Sue & Ron Brooks, 127 Buena Vista, 863-491-8329

Kathy & Tim Crocker, 53 Casa Grande, 330-554-3356

John & Diane Mac Bride, 87 Siesta, 863-399-3977

Ticket cut–off day is Thursday, January 30, 2020. PLEASE NOTE: on the day of the SOB gathering the kitch-

en door will be off limits. Please enter via the front door

of the Siesta Clubhouse to comply with Health Regula-

tions. Diane MacBride, 87 Siesta, 863-399-3977

CANCER SURVIVOR & CARE-

GIVER SUPPORT Strollin 4 A Cure will be hosting a Cancer Survivor and

Caregiver Support Group at the Siesta Clubhouse from 6

to 7pm on the second Thursday of each month. One of

our Strollin members who lost her battle with cancer

wanted this to happen before she passed away a few

years ago. It's finally going to become reality. So many

people just need to know they are not alone in how they

feel, dealing with cancer and so many caregivers feel the

weight of the world on their shoulders also. Feel free to

come share your experience with others. This is open to

the public, not just Arcadia Village. We hope to see you

there.

Vicky Klopfenstein, 65 Casa Grande, 269-221-1512

[email protected]


LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS The next two special “Hot Dog Days” at Lions, Tigers and Bears will be Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. (Not March 10th & 11th as stated in last months newsletter.) We are looking for volunteers to work 3 hours a week, 3 hours a month. Our regular hours are Thursday—Sunday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The best time to visit is 10:00 am as these ani-mals are night predators and are asleep by noon. On Hot Dog Days we give away hot dogs and drinks. Come see our rare black leopards! Minimum donation of $15 for adults, and minimum donation of $5 for kids. Sorry, debt/credit cards not accepted. Cash or check on-ly. Questions? Call: Susie Mullins, 708 El Presidente, 863-444-0752

CALLING ALL CRIBBAGE PLAYERS We had a rousing turnout for our first cribbage meeting,

scoring 21 points on a single hand. It was a nice mix of

guys and gals.

We have decided to meet on Wednesdays from 3-5:00 in

the kitchen of Cantina Clubhouse. If the table has four

players, it will be a team game, less than four, it will be

an individual game, so there is no worry that there will

not be enough players. We have plenty of boards and

decks of cards, so just bring yourself and your sense of

humor, and enjoy a fun afternoon.

Linda Cramer, 687 El Presidente, 269-993-0849

DO YOU HAVE A WILL? WHAT

YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Do you have will? What is a trust? How do wills and

trusts differ? What is probate? What documents do I

need to provide if I or my spouse is hospitalized? What

information is ESSENTIAL for spouses to share in order

to make the transition from a shared life to a single life-

style? My will was written in another state (or coun-

try). Will it still apply in Florida?

These and other questions will be discussed at a special

program presented by the Arcadia Village Homeowners'

Association on Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00. Ms. Mar-

garet Martinek will explain legal issues associated with

aging and she will attempt to answer your questions.

Ms. Martinek received her law degree from Stetson Uni-

versity, College of Law, specializing in legal issues related

to aging.

Following the presentation of Ms. Martinek, we will also

suggest listing important information such as: pass-

words, safety deposit keys, finance papers, bills and their

due dates, out-of-state property information, etc.

This is a free program open to all residents of Arcadia

Village and their guests.

Wendy Carter, 638 El Presidente, 863-494-0739

THE SLEUTH BOOK CLUB The Sleuth Book Club will meet Thursday, February 20th at 3:00p at Kathy Rasmussen's house (740 International). Our selection for this month is “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. She is a fabulous writer and the discussion should be lively. Come join us. Kathy Rasmussen, 740 International, 989-289-3698


ARCADIA PAST & PRESENT Arcadia Village Presentation, 7 p.m. Jan. 30 "A Pictorial History of Arcadia and DeSoto County" will be presented at the Cantina Clubhouse at 7 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 30, by Carol Mahler. The historic images will be from the Society’s Howard and Velma Melton Histori-cal Research Library including new acquisitions. Admis-sion is $5 and includes refreshments. All proceeds will be donated to the Desoto County Historical Society.

Cindy Brooks, 592 El Conquistador, 863-494-2847

AREA RECYCLE After you save your aluminum cans for “Al, the Can

Man”, don’t stop there!

We do have the option of recycling more household items. Desoto County Landfill has recycle bins for paper and cardboard, along with bins for plastic, metal cans, and glass. It is a quick 15 minute drive to the landfill in Nocatee. Call 863-993-4829 for more information. Deb Allen, 809 El Adobe, 616-915-7512

HEAD OF WELCOME WAGON STEPPING DOWN I am sorry to say that I am stepping down as the head of the Welcome Wagon Committee. This position requires a permanent resident who can welcome new residents all year round. Since I am a snowbird, I am no longer able to hold this position. If you like to meet people this could be right up your alley. If interested, please contact me for details: Ann Harper, 131 Buena Vista, 419-551-6949

HANDYMAN LISTING Well, it was fun while it lasted but alas, I can no longer publish the handyman listing due to legalities. Suggest you make a 3X5 card with your information and put it on the bulletin board in both clubhouses so people can get hold of you. Sorry for any inconvenience. Linda Scott, 709 International, 301-275-2049

THANK YOU FROM THE WELCOME WAGON I would like to THANK the residents and friends of Arca-dia Village Country Club for the generous contributions towards the Welcome Wagon Christmas Tree this year. We made $320.00. I also want to thank the Ice Cream Social folks for the donation and the Chinese Auction Committee for their contribution this year. We have welcomed around 40 new residents to our community this year. Again a big thank you.

Ann Harper, 131 Buena Vista, 419-551-6949 Mary Ann Gilmore, 427 Barcelona, 863-990-0231 Martha Bartholomew, 37 Valencia, 518-812-7521


Check-Out Romance “I met my husband while I was working in a science library. He came in every week to read the latest journals and eventually decided to

take out the librarian instead of the books. After a year and a half of dating, he showed up at the library and started rummaging through my

desk. I asked what he was looking for, but he didn’t answer. Finally he unearthed one of the rubber stamps I used to identify reference

books. ‘Since I couldn’t find the right engagement ring,’ he said, ‘this will have to do,’ and he firmly stamped my hand. Across my knuckles,

in capital letters, it read NOT FOR CIRCULATION.”


SKIES AND WATER- WATERCOL-

OR CLASS COMING

Joan Cranor will again be offering a watercolor class in

the quilting room in the Cantina Clubhouse. The class will

be from 10-12pm on 4 Thursdays Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27.

She will concentrate on demonstrating fresh beautiful

washes for skies and water. Demonstrations will be on

clouds, showing distance with color, ocean, ponds, reflec-

tions, moving water, and developing scenes. She is a pro-

fessional watercolor artist showing in Maryland and Flori-

da and juried into National shows. Students need to pro-

vide their own materials; however, because watercolor

paper is essential for a good wash, she will offer at cost,

40 lb Arches watercolor paper. Cost is $7 per class or 4

for $25. A sign-up and list of materials is in the Cantina

Clubhouse. This is a fun learning experience and all skill

levels are welcome. Any questions please call or email.

Joan Cranor, 577 El Conquistator, 410-310-8382,

[email protected]

Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance

Valentines Day will soon be upon us, so remember to mark your calendars.

Dinner will start with Salad, followed by Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Veggie and Dinner Roll.

Finishing your meal with a delicious Dessert. Note: I will be attempting to do some at medium rare

and some at medium.

Cut off date for tickets is February 6th, with no exceptions, due to price of the beef. They

will be available in January, please watch the board and emails for further information.

Looking forward to seeing you there

Date: February 14, 2020

Where: Cantina Clubhouse

Time: Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm

Dancing will begin at 7:00 pm

Tickets: $12.00 per person

Our own wonderful DJ Larry Meredith will be spinning tunes for your dancing pleasure


GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULING

THE QUILT ROOM If you would like to use the Quilt Room for your meeting

there are guidelines to follow. We have many people us-

ing this room at different times. To prevent two groups from trying to use this room at

the same time you need to reserve it. This has happened

a few times. This procedure has been in place for the last

few years. Apparently not everyone knows about it. I’m the person you need to call to reserve the room for

your meeting. I will check the calendar and schedule a

time for you. There will be a calendar posted on the door

each month showing when the room is reserved. To reserve this room or any questions please call:

Rose Kane, 782 Monterey, 585-330-2099

DONUTS & COFFEE

WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020

WHERE: SIESTA CLUBHOUSE

SERVED FROM: 7 A.M. – 11 A.M.

SPONSORED BY: CHINESE AUCTION COMMITTEE

We will be serving donuts and coffee while you shop dur-

ing the carport sales.

Hope you’ll stop in and get your cup of coffee and donut

for only $1.50 and continue on and do your shopping at

Car Port Sales.

After you shop stop and have lunch with us, serving from

11-1, we will have carry-out.

Janette Brockway, Chairman, 137 Siesta, 863-494-7735

IT'S OUR 10th YEAR! Just getting

the word out a little early......... I can't believe that we are celebrating 10 years of

"Strollin 4 A Cure" Golf tournament! This is always held

on The Freeman's Appreciation Day! And a huge THANK

YOU To the Freemans for allowing this tournament to

take place.

You Do NOT have to belong to the AV Golf League, this is

open to all residents on this day.

If you are new to the Village, let me explain just what we

do. Desoto County has a large number of people with no

insurance or under insured when it comes to cancer re-

lated expense. Our goal is to give aid to those in need in

our own community with any cancer related expense.

100% of the funds raised stay here. We have helped

some residents in our own Village as well as those in

Desoto and Hardee Counties. We supply many gas cards

to those who can not afford to get to treatment, as they

must travel an hour away to oncology. The Desoto hospi-

tal also works with us for discounted treatment and re-

ferrals for qualifying patients. Feel free to contact me for

more information.

We are 501(3)C so your donations are tax deductible.

There will be sign up sheets on the golf boards in March

so please sign up early.

Also the day of the tournament we have signs placed on

the course to remember those who have lost their battle

with cancer and honor those who have won the

fight. These signs are $30.00 each. If you would like a

sign or to renew a previous sign, please contact me as

soon as possible to have a new sign printed. These are

also placed at the entrance to the Village after the golf

tournament.

Sign up early to receive a SPECIAL 10th Anniversary

goody bag and T-Shirt! Hope to see you on March 15th

2020 to support "Strollin 4 A Cure"!

Cost is $15 per person. 4 person scramble. More in the

March newsletter.

Vicky Klopfenstein lot 65 269-221-1512, lady-

[email protected]


CALLING ALL YOGA

ENTHUSIASTS! Yogi Carol Christine has Yoga classes at the Cantina Club-

house. Classes will be every Wednesday from 11-12pm

through April. PLEASE NOTE: Carol is not available the first Wednesday

of each month so there will be no classes those days.

Cost for each session is $5. This is a basic yoga class

which is good for all levels from beginners to advanced. Carol works with anyone with physical limitations and

helps them to adapt the moves for their particular situa-

tion. Bring your yoga mat and come join us! If you do not

have a mat, Carol makes several available for you. As

Carol states in her The Art of Life brochure, "Your Health

is your Wealth!" Pamper yourself. You will be glad you

did. Brenda Dickey, 103 Siesta Blvd, 207-299-6152

PICNIC AT THE VILLAGE The 3rd Tuesday of each month there is a picnic on Bar-

celona at the Picnic area beside the 18th Green. Every-

one is welcome. A grill will be provided so bring your meat and a covered

dish to share. Time is 4:30p. We will eat at 5:00 pm.

If it rains we will move to the Cantina Clubhouse. Shirley Hinerman, 422 Barcelona, 304-455-2266

29th Annual Canadian Dinner Weekend Feb-ruary 15th – 16th, 2020 This year's weekend is going to be a blast and you get it all for only $10.00 per person. Saturday's Planned Activities: Digital Photo contest. Get your group of 6 maximum ready. Where are those objects? Golf – shot gun start, back nine. What are we going to have to do this year? Sunday's Planned Activities: Lets celebrate this year's Summer Olympics Arcadia style. Get your twosomes together. Poker Run. Lets see who can get the best hand. What better way to end your fun filled weekend than with a dinner and dance to the sound of DJ Larry. Menu, date and time of activities, tickets and details will be available in early February. Bring your own dishes and cutlery. Looking forward to seeing you all decked out in your red and white. Canadian Dinner Committee


Cyndy’s Sip and

Paint

Our February Cyndy’s Sip and Paint will be Wednesday

Feb. 5th from 2-4 pm at the Cantina Clubhouse. We will

be painting the Orange or Blue Tone accent pod to go

with the “Palm Tree” pod we painted on Jan. 15th. If you

have pods to donate or bring for yourself to paint, please

let me know. I had such a great turnout for the last class

that I am running short on the Pods. So could really use

some extras if you have extras. I will have some pods

with me for you to choose from if you don’t. On Feb. 26th

we will be painting the “Dancing Dolphins” on the 11 x 14

Gallery wrapped canvas. I will have templates for the dol-

phins.

These events are for Arcadia Village residence and their

guests. You do NOT need painting experience or to be

creative to join in the fun to paint in this class. The cost is

$20. per person per session and includes everything you

need – easels, acrylic paint, Palm Pods, aprons, brushes,

table covers, napkins and step by step instructions to cre-

ate your own masterpiece. Acrylic paint is quick drying,

and durable, so you can take your painting home at the

end of the class. All you need to do is sign up, show up,

and bring your favorite beverage.

Please register in advance by signing up on the sheet in

either of the Clubhouses.

Registering in advance insures we will have enough set

ups for each painter when you arrive, however we will

carry a few extras for those last-minute change of plans

or guests that were not able to register ahead of time.

Arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time, and

you can get your seats by your friends. You can pay at

the door. We are looking forward to painting with you.

“Orange or Blue

tone” Pods

Feb. 5th Wed.,

2 pm – 4pm Cantina

“Dancing Dolphins”

Feb. 26th Wed.,

2 pm – 4pm


TICKET SALES AND RESERVED SEATING Tickets will now be available from 1 – 2:30 on

Wednesday, February 5th through Friday, February 7th Wednesday, February 12th through Friday, February 15th Wednesday, February 19th through Friday, February 21

You may reserve your seat at the time of ticket purchase. If you are seats for a group, ALL tickets must be pur-chased at the same time. Your table and seat number will be written on the back of your tickets at time of pur-chase. Seating is limited so make plans to get your tickets early and save your seats!

SATURDAY FUN . . .

GOLF 2- person team Best ball format Back 9 Start any time Saturday, February 22 – cards MUST be in the box on 18th hole by 5 p.m. TWO NEW ACTIVITIES THIS YEAR - there will be a cornhole game at 3 p.m. at the Siesta. If you would like to play cornhole make sure you schedule your golf time accordingly. Cornhole will be followed by the USA Golf Cart Parade at 6:30 p.m. (meet at Cantina). Decorate and light up your golf cart for a show-stopper parade.

SUNDAY FUN . . .

Sunday starts with another new feature – USA Golf Cart Rally starting at 10 a.m. – to be fol-lowed by fun filled games poolside starting at noon. Hot dogs and chips will be available starting at noon (while supplies last).

Volunteers are needed to help with set up on Sunday, February 23 at 8:00 a.m.

If you would like to help a sign-up sheet will be available at the Cantina during ticket sales time or you can contact Lori Milliman.

We will be accepting donations at

our Tiki Hut this year for Strollin’ for a Cure so please make sure you bring cash. WHAT IS STROLLIN’ FOR A CURE

YOU ASK . . . The Organization raises money that is used to assist individuals in DeSoto and Hardee Counties as

they battle against cancer. Many of our own neighbors here in Arcadia Village have received the amazing assistance from Strollin’ For A Cure.

They have been provided with transportation to and from many appointments, help with chores and numerous

other activities without being asked for one penny. Please help us help others dealing with this terrible illness.

The USA Celebration has undertaken a whole new format.

Please review the details below to ensure that you don’t

miss out.


The 2020 Nineties Birthday

Party

Save the date!! The following people residing in Arcadia Village will turn

90 years old in the year 2020: Josephine Benzie, Nadine

Coder, Maureen Cleroux, Dick Kinsman, Joanna Clift,

Frank Jones, Connie DeWitt, George DeWitt, Don Stroup,

Louella Stroup, Janet Dunderman and Lee Bitler.

We will be honoring them at the AV 90’s Birthday Party

on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 1:00 pm in the Cantina

Clubhouse. Everyone in Arcadia Village is invited to party

with us!!

If anyone would like to help with preparations, please

call:

Lynn Bottorff, 35 Valencia, 412-292-1301.

All costs are generously underwritten by The Freeman

Family.

COLLECTING PLASTIC BAGS CLEAN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS: These I take to the "Center for the Needy,” so I need a lot of them. I really appreciate all of the bags that you drop off. PLEASE PUT THE BAGS INTO A LARGER BAG AND TIE THE BAG SHUT. Please! I ask that you do not tie the bags to my door or rail. Stack them back between my utility room and the corn stalk plant Thank you all! If you have any questions please call or see me. Ellen Davis, 111 Siesta, 863-494-0273

SAVE CAN TABS Thanks to all who saved tabs this spring. We collected 47 # or over 66,ooo tabs. Mc Donald's says "Thanks" and were excited to see so many. Let's aim for 50 # this sea-son Thanks, Sharon R. Verhagen, 410 Barcelona Blvd., [email protected]

AL THE CAN MAN IS BACK!!!!

I will ONLY pick up aluminum cans on the last Wednes-

day of each month starting at 8:30 a.m.

Al Brockway, 137 Siesta, 863-494-7735


Johnny B. Good is Back! Monday Nite Karaoke

Siesta Clubhouse

7:00 pm— 9:00 pm

Feb 17—Mar 16

Come sing, dance, enjoy music & have a Johnny B. Good

Ole’ Time. Everyone is Welcome.

50/50

NEW ULTRA BEGINNER LINE

DANCING CLASS I will be teaching a Line Dancing class for those who have

little or zero experience. All men and women who like to

dance are welcome. You will learn basic steps and easy

dances in a casual, non-threatening setting at a pace that

is comfortable for you. The goal is having fun! Wear

shoes that have smooth soles. Sandals are not recom-

mended.

The class is every Monday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at the

Siesta Clubhouse.

Questions? Call or email me.

Karen Kish, 490 International, 863-494-3762

[email protected]

ATTENTION PUCK SLIDERS Shuffle Board Tournament is around the corner. Febru-

ary is our tournament time. The games will be held at

the Cantina courts (only) starting at 9:00 am.

Singles

Tuesday, February 11th

Thursday, February 13th

Tuesday, February 18th, if needed

Thursday, February 20th, if needed

Doubles/Mixed Doubles

Tuesday, February 25th

Thursday, February 27th

If not playing in the games or no longer playing in the

tournament, all games will be held at the Siesta Courts.

More coming later for year end meeting and party.

Have a Great Tourney,

Greg Owen, Secretary/Treasurer


CHINESE AUCTION

MARCH 7, 2020

CANTINA CLUBHOUSE

7:00 P.M.

Yes, it’s almost time for Chinese Auction. You must be a

resident of Arcadia Village to attend. We are accepting

any donation, other than clothing, you may put it in the

ticket room at Cantina Clubhouse or you can bring them

down the day of the Auction in the morning. When car-

port sales are over think of us.

Tickets for the seating will be on March 6, at 1:00 p.m. no

early sales. To attend you must obtain a seat, seats are

sold for $1.00 each or you may purchase a whole table of

8 seats. You cannot purchase more than 8 seats at your

first purchase. Once you make a purchase and want more

seats you must go to the end of the line to make another

purchases of seats. We have extra seating set up for the

night of the Chinese Auction. To help us out and make

sales go faster we ask you if you have a table of 8 to have

all occupants that will be at your table listed on an enve-

lope along with their house # and money inside.

This is a very exciting and joyous time at the Chinese Auc-

tion, members have worked very hard at making it an

enjoyable evening. This is a bring your own beverage and

snack for your table.

If you know of any need in the Arcadia Village Communi-

ty please let us know in writing as a request and we will

hopefully be able to satisfy the needs, it must come as a

request in writing.

There will be more info in the March Villager explaining

how this event works.

Thank you to all of the community for always making this

a very successful event. We as a committee will always

make it as successful as possible.

We will be looking for volunteers so watch the bulletin

boards for sign up sheets, this event takes many volun-

teers and we are always very grateful to everyone who

helps.

Janette Brockway, 137 Siesta, 863-494-7735

Committee Members; Mary Ann Gilmore, Brenda Dickey,

Wendy Carter, Candy Meyers and Kathy Murtaugh


FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 02/01 Paul Boots Kenneth Star

Carole Smith David Beardsley 02/02 Sandra McLauchlan

Judith Root Tom Stevens

02/03 Shirley Ross Jacki Ely

02/04 Ray Hicks

Edgar McConnell Ron Robins Edna Upton

Sue Rajski

02/05 Karol Beauregard Ted Ivansek John Gerth Pam Slota

Gail Bradley

02/06 Theresa Burkett Fred Harris Mike Lindsay

Bill Passalacqua

02/07 Bonnie Galles

02/08 Tom Trotochaud

02/09 Dorothy Souza

02/10 Beverly Leveille

Nancy Garrison Louise Durant Gary Richtmyer

02/11 Loretta Pierce

Bill Mullins Charlie Lewis

02/12 Bill Somerville

02/13 Shirley McCracken

02/14 Bill Beck Valerie Henebury

Dennis Upton

02/15 Rose Gifford Phil Rucker

02/16 Joyce Mohrfeld Bob Garrison

02/17 David Decker

02/18 Jim Brennan

02/19 Sandra Smith

02/20 Cheryl Kochan John McNamee Joan Hite

Mike Way

02/21 Gerald Burtosky

02/22 Phil Radcliffe Mike Yeager

02/24 Jim Callan Joe Bartley Rose Keen

Carole Sabourin

02/25 Micheal Sterk

02/26 Glenn Eades

Sandra Coffee Eunice Arrington Pete Billquist

02/27 Charles Lorish

02/28 Lonnie Kuhn

If you have a birthday this month and you don’t see your

name, please let me know so I can add you to my list.


FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES 02/01 Larry & Carol Burnett

02/07 Bill & Sandy Newman

02/09 Clyde & Pat Feaster

02/10 Andy & Judy Milowski

02/11 Bill & Grace Somerville

02/14 Paul & Dolly Boots

Tony & Sharon Verhagen

02/18 Max & Diane Neal

Gary & Molly Richtmyer

02/19 Albert & Debra Rose

02/25 Chuck & Kim Herman

02/28 Randy & Vicki Boose

Paul & Linda Patenaude

If you have an anniversary this month and are not listed here, please let me know so I can add you to my list of

those who were blissfully wed this month.

NORTH PORT

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Sundays – 3:00 pm

Feb 23 - Mar 29

6400 W. Price Blvd.

North Port, FL

For Ticket Information, call

Box Office 941-426-8479

Toll Free 866-406—7722

northportsymphony.com/2019-2020season/


NEW RESIDENTS

Welcome your new neighbors to the Village as you scoot around in your cart.

Name Address Birthday From Charlie Lewis 622 El Adobe Dr 02/11 CAN Judy 04/28 James Combs 145 Buena Vista Dr 10/31 MI Carole 12/25

DIRECTORY CHANGE

Laura Clack—for those of you who know Laura, you know she has moved out of the Village. However, she

left a forwarding address for those who want it. She is residing at River Commons, 2305 Aaron Street, Apt

117, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. This address will not be in the new phone directory.


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ST EDMUND CHURCH

EPISCOPAL/ANGLICAN

327 West Hickory Street

(corner of Manatee Ave & US 70 West)

Arcadia, FL 34266

863-494-0485

SUNDAYS 8:00 am & 10:00 am

In full communion with the

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America


Garbage & Trash Pickup—Monday & Thursday am

Cuttings/Trimmings Pickup—Tuesday & Friday pm

Siesta Clubhouse* Cantina Clubhouse **

AVC—Village Golf Course Check the Bulletin Boards for scheduling Changes and new activities

Please send information or any omissions, errors, or to book the clubhouses for an event to Cindy Brooks, 592 El

Conquistador, 863-494-2847 or email [email protected]

FALL/WINTER WEEKLY SCHEDULE For Arcadia Village Residents and Their Guests

SUNDAY THURSDAY

1:00 Pay Me** 7:00a Men’s Coffee*

MONDAY 8:00a Pickleball Open Play**

8:00 a Pickleball Open Play** 8:00a Tennis**

8:00 a Tennis** 8:00a Horseshoes**

9:00a Aerobic Exercise (Walking)* 9:00a Aerobic Exercise (walking)*

1:00p Hand & Foot** 9:00a Shuffleboard*

1:00p Mahjong/Games* 1:00p Mahjong/Games*

1:00p Line Dance Intermediate Class* (KK) 1:00p Bunco**

1:30p Poker** 6:30p Texan Hold’em*

3:00p Line Dance Beginner* (KK) 7:00p Men’s Pool**

6:15p Euchre** 7:00p Hand & Foot*

7:00p Bridge*

TUESDAY 7:00p Men’s Pool**

8:00a Pickleball Open Play** FRIDAY

8:00a Tennis** 8:00a Pickleball Open Play**

8:00a Horseshoes** 8:00a Tennis**

9:00a Aerobic Exercise (Walking)* 9:00a Quilters**

9:00a Shuffleboard** 9:00a Shuffleboard**

1:00p Mahjong/Games* 9:00a Aerobic Exercise (walking)*

1:00p Nickel Bingo** 10:00a Ladies Fun Golf League**

1:00p Dominos** 1:00p Mahjong/Games*

7:00p Line Dancing Intermediate/Advanced* (AF) 1:00p Pay Me**

7:00p Ladies Pool** 6:15p Bingo**

WEDNESDAY 6:30p Poker*

7:00a Koffee Klatch** Kitchen SATURDAY

8:00a Pickleball Open Play** 8:00a Pickleball Open Play**

8:00a Tennis** 8:00a Tennis**

9:00a Line Dancer Beginners* (AF) 7:00p Couples Pool**

10:00a Line Dance Improver/Intermediate Plus* (AF)

11:00p Men’s Lunch

1:00p Mahjong/Games*

3:00p Writers Group**

3:00p Cribbage**

6:00p Vegas 7**

6:30p Mahjong/Games*

6:30p Line Dancing Improver/Intermediate* (KK)

6:30p Texas Hold’em*

7:00p Men’s Pool**


Garbage & Trash Pickup—Monday & Thursday am— Cuttings/Trimmings Pickup—Tuesday & Friday pm

If your committee &/or group is having a function and need the heat/AC control ad-

justed, contact the office the morning of the event. Friday if the event is on weekend.

*SIESTA CLUBHOUSE **CANTINA CLUBHOUSE

FEBRUARY 2020 S M T W T F S

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27 3p Arcadia Band Prac-tice** 6:15p Euchre**

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29 11a Yoga**

30 1p Bunco** 2:30p Golf Clinic w/Bruce May** 7p Arcadia Past

31 1p Cornhole* 6:15p Bingo

1

2 2p Ice Cream Social** SOB Gathering

3 3p AV Band Practice** 6:15p Euchre**

4 6:30p HOA agenda mtg** 7p HOA board mtg**

5 2p Sip N Paint**

6 10a Watercolor Class 1p Bunco** 2:30p Golf Clinic w/Bruce May**

7 1p Cornhole* 1:30p Computer Club 6:15p Bingo**

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9 1p 90’s Birthday Party**

10 3p Arcadia Band Prac-tice** 6:15P Euchre** 7p Movie Night**

11 4p Annual Golf Comm Mtg**

12 11a Yoga Class**

13 10a Watercolor Class 1p Bunco** 2:30p Golf Clinic w/Bruce May** 6p Cancer Survi-vor & CG Supt

14 5:30p Valentine’s Dinner** No Bingo

15

16 Canada Event

17 3p Arcadia Band Prac-tice** 6:15p Euchre** 7p Karaoke*

18 19 11a Yoga** Traveling Ladies 7p Arcadia An-tiques**

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10a Watercolor 1p Buncp** 2:30p Golf Clinic w/Bruce May** 7p Chris Olsen Show**

21 1p Cornhole* 1:30p Computer Club 6:15p Bingo

22 USA Golf Day

23 12p USA Party**

24 3p Arcadia Band Prac-tice** 6:15p Euchre**

25 7p Wills & Estate Info w/Attorney**

26 11a Yoga 2p Sip N Paint** Can Pick Up

27 10a Watercolor 1P Bunco** 2:30p Golf Clinic 5:30p Carry In Dinner*

28 1p Cornhole* 6:15p Bingo

29 11a Lunch-eon* 11:30a Car-port Sale 7p Arcadia Comm Concert Band**

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