April Newsletter

Laurel Estates Newsletter
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April 2015
LAUREL ESTATES TRASH AND TREASURE SALE
Submitted by Larry Smith
Thank you to all for making this year’ss sale the most profitable ever! Our profit was $5,095.99. A special thank
you goes to all who picked up and moved items, our bakers, and those who worked the sale. We could not do this
without your support. A huge thank you to Joyce Crites and her kitchen crew for the delicious food served.
served
We will begin picking up items for the next sale in the fall. Starting with the upcoming season, we will no longer
accept sleeper sofas or the old heavy TV sets.
Larry, Sharon, Tom and Sue
Life Touch
EASTER FOOD COLLECTION
Submitted by Phil Trexler
Submitted by Earl Harvey
It has been five years since our last resident
directory was done. We are again contracting
with Life Touch to do the directory for us in
January or February 2016.
Look for further information in the November
newsletter.
The Easter Food Collection has now started. Please Help.
We need foods that are non-perishable.
perishable. Boxes for food will
be at the clubhouse and at the carport of my home.
The last day of the collection will be June 1st. Thank you
in advance for your help.
Penalty free DUES DEADLINE is April 1st
RECYCLING ALUMINUM CANS,
CANS
PAPER AND CARDBOARD
You must pay your dues if you want to vote at the
annual meeting!!
Dues for the 2015 season ($18 for two person
. household; $13 for one person household and $5 for
each renter) will be collected at the home of Sharon
Smith (2799 Deerfield Dr.). Please call to be certain she
is home!
Dues paid after April 1st will incur an additio
additional $1.
Please flatten cardboard
rdboard boxes before
placing them in the recycling bin. The last
“full” bin produced a check of $22.76. Too
many boxes took up the space and we got
less money than usual.
No plastic bags or bottles in the can bin,
please! This bin is NOT for plastic bags.
CAROL & JOHNNY
Carol & Johnny will entertain us with a variety show on April 9th from 7:15 to 8:45. We will be
opening this show to our neighbors in other parks. Posters will be placed in the clubhouse.
Tickets ($5) will only be available at the door. Come early to get good seats.
RED HAT MATTERS
Our 5th event took place Thursday, April 12th, in the Dolphin Room at the Shell Factory to celebrate
our 10th Anniversary. The party was hosted by the Wisconsin Gals. 23 attended and all received a nice
gift. It was a great afternoon enjoyed by all. Thank you, Gals.
Our 6th event took place April 20th at the Moose Lodge for all Red Hat Gals. 14 attended the Buffet
luncheon and 5 of our gals won prizes. Joanne was on a winning streak with 3 prizes!!
This is the last newsletter of the season. Sorry to see it all end. I wish you a great summer, stay well.
Have a safe trip wherever you travel. See you next season!
Thought for the Day
The time to be happy is now. The way to be happy is to make others so. “Robert Ingersoll”
Queen Helene
PHONE DIRECTORY
Carolina Raatz
William Borchert
Please notify Louise Burns with any additions/deletions/changes to the park phone directory. If you have
not received your new directory, please contact Louise and she will see that you receive one.
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
Richard Gray – from Helga Michaelis
Patricia Davis – from Vern and Pat Davis
William Borchert – from Marcia Parsons
WE ARE HAPPY YOU ARE HERE WITH US!
REPORT FROM MYRNA STROBLE
Hospitalized:
Flora Harvey
Death:
“Marcie” Conrad – former resident; mother of
Judy Binsfeld
Along with celebrating the March and September birthdays at the March Birthday Party, we also honored the
following 90’s and 100’s birthdays:
Dora Angert Harvey Groves
Thelma Franklin
Del Kohn
Roy Walter
Tommie Thompson
Phil Frank
Flo Cummings
Marie Beyer Frances Yeomans Audna Niemczyk
Helen Funck
Season 2014 – 2015 is winding down
As the season draws nears the end, many of our residents will head north for the summer. Hopefully, the snow and
ice will be gone when they get there, but I am sure a snow shovel is available, if needed!! A few reminders to those
leaving us in the next few days:
Unplug all appliances and cover them where possible
Clean all surfaces
Replace air conditioner filter and set thermostat at 780 ; set humidistat according to manufacturer guidelines
Turn off all electricity (except for the air conditioner)
Leave refrigerator door, cabinet doors, and closet doors open
Run ice cubes through garbage disposal and then a solution of baking soda and water
Cover all drains
Clean oven and broiler
To avoid dust build-up, cover furniture
Close all drapes or blinds
Add 1 cup of bleach to toilet. Wrap seat and tank with plastic wrap
Use water shut off valves to turn off water at each shut off valve (Some have the water co. shut off the main valve)
Don’t forget the washing machine, dishwasher, toilets, and sinks)
Close all awnings or shutters (or have a back-up plan in place to make this happen if necessary)
Arrange to have lawn mowed and bushes trimmed regularly.
Change batteries in thermostat and smoke detectors.
AND MOST OF ALL – HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY AND FUN SUMMER –
See you next season!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
April Birthdays
1 Sylvia Wojcik
2 Allan Babcock
4 Stephen Johnson
5 Phil Frank
5 Frances Yeomans
6 Rosemary
Hemenway
7 Bob Livensparger
8 Earl Ralya
12 Ray Paquette
13 Rick Angiletta
14 Jack Goodwin
15 Sofia Gillis
19 Pat Fox
19 Earl Harvey
October Birthdays
19 Kathy Jones
19 Esther Ritsema
24 Eddie Napier
25 Jake Grine
25 Tracey Windes
27 Sharon Babcock
28 Janice Dumonson
Winter Visitors
6 Karen Stockero
13 Geno Stockero
3 Vicki Medley
4 Pam Partlow
4 Steve Pomeroy
5 Geoffrey Ignatowski
5 Ed Medley
5 Chamai Krutel
5 Jim Warren
6 Karen Martin
7 John Warneke
8 Larry Jones
9 Ron Hagenbarth
9 Alan Noland
13 Margaret Fanning
14 Carolyn Luke
16 Cliff Hunter
17 Myrna Stroble
20 Joan Brink
21 Richard Gray
21 Phyllis Scott
21 Clarene Trexler
22 Fred Borutzki
22 Flo Cummings
22 Carolina Raatz
22 Keith Windes
24 Jean Conrad
28 Souni Goodling
29 Janice Ignatowski
29 Donald Nelson
30 Ralph Grondin
Winter Visitors
11 Bonnie Knaub
19 Clarence Schmitt
28 Mary Monson
31 Diane Schmitt
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO EVERY BIRTHDAY PARTY WE HAVE. IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE
YOUR BIRTHDAY!! PLEASE ATTEND AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Submitted by Phil and Rita Miller
Submitted by Myrna Stroble and Beth Thompson
Thank you to all for the gift certificate for our 50th
anniversary. We truly enjoyed our meal and appreciate
your thoughtfulness. Thanks again.
Your vote was responsible for our Permanent
Resident and Snowbird Resident Award. Thanks for
voting for us!
Thanks
A big THANK YOU to Penny Wall for taking over the design/printing of posters/tickets/sign-up sheets, etc.
needed for the many activities each season. If you need her to print for you (when she is HERE), please make
sure you give her sufficient notice.
NEED HELP WITH GROCERY SHOPPING?
“Fort Myers Grocery Service” is bringing back
home delivery grocery service!
Call Sally Fox @ 239-415-0092 or use the
website at www.Fortmeyersgroceryservice.com
to place your order.
ERIK LAPOSTA
239-645-8093
Call for FREE REMOVAL OF LARGE
ITEMS!!
Unwanted appliances (working or not) are
welcome AND always appreciated.
Your items will be recycled and/or used for a
good cause!