TRIVIA By David Fix Join your neighbors for an evening of fun and the chance to win some cash. Just $1 to play. Maximum of 8 per table. Come with your team or come join an open table. Note: Tables are not reserved and are available on a first-come first-filled basis. Doors open at 6 pm and Trivia begins promptly at 7. To be kept up-to-date on Trivia Nights, email lakeashtontrivia@gmail.com to be added to the database and receive e-mails announcing Trivia Night. Trivia will be held on April 7, 14 and 28. Hope you come join the fun! DENIM & DIAMONDS It’s time for the Clubhouse to host the annual ladies’ luncheon! Don your denim & diamonds and celebrate friendship, fellowship, and food May 17 at 11 am. There will be an array of female-owned businesses in attendance. All vendors will offer a discount for purchases made that day and there will be raffles throughout the event. A light lunch of a turkey croissant, spring berry salad, and petite desserts will be served along with non-alcoholic beverages. Comedian Shay Lowe will also perform. Purchase your tickets for $20 starting April 2. LAVA ARMED FORCES DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT By Bob Zelazny, Tournament Director Save the date! The Lake Ashton Veterans Association (LAVA) is sponsoring the 4th Annual Armed Forces Day Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 18. The tournament Is a scramble format, and open to all residents and guests regardless of if they have served in the military. Make your own team - all men, all ladies, or a combination. All members of a team do not have to identify with the same service. If you do not have a team, the Pro Shop will put one together for you. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for guests. The price includes your entry and lunch following the event. Proceeds will be used to fund LAVA activities and charitable donations throughout the year. Past years 24 have seen the chapter support a scholarship program for Junior ROTC cadets at Winter Haven and Lake Wales High Schools, Freedom Flights to Washington DC, “Wreaths Across America,” local veterans’ charities, “Last Mission,” “K9s for Vets” and goody packages to deployed service members. Additionally, these funds support Lake Ashton programs such as expansion/maintenance of the Memorial Park, flags on the boulevard program, and annual ceremonies on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Independence Day. Please come out and join us to honor our country and veterans. Sign up at the Pro Shop beginning May 1. JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION By Lynda Hadley The Lake Ashton Black Heritage Club is very excited to host Lake Ashton’s very first Juneteenth Celebration on June 21, 2024! Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It serves as a day of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of African American culture and history, as well as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice. You won’t want to miss this celebration of freedom, prosperity and unity as we come together and enjoy exquisite soul food, great music and speakers who will shine a light on African American history, culture, and perseverance. Stay tuned for more details of this day of celebration that will benefit The African American Museum and underprivileged local school children. SCAN THIS QR CODE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE TO SIGN UP FOR EVENTS LIS TED IN THIS ISSUE. UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CLUBHOUSE & HFC September 18 - CPR & AED Class at the Clubhouse September 27 - Line Dance-Palooza! At the Clubhouse November 2 - Fall Festival at the Clubhouse December 31 - New Year's Eve at the Clubhouse w/ 99 in the Shade
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