CLUBS GARDEN CLUB By Pam Klawinski The recent Garden Club March meeting had Gene, The Barefoot Gardener, share his wealth of knowledge on preparing our gardens for summer. He answered the many questions from our Club members. The Lake Ashton Garden Club Plant Sale is Wednesday, April 9 from 9 to 11:30 am in the Pavilion. Everyone in the community is welcome. This will be the Garden Club's fourth annual fundraiser. This year there will be a variety of plants along with garden related items. A “silent auction” will be held from 10 to 10:30. Any plant or garden related items to be donated to the sale from the community are most welcomed and can be dropped off at the Pavilion on Tuesday, April 8 from 4 to 6 pm. The Garden Club does not collect dues. All monies from the fundraiser go towards upkeep of current and planned projects, guest speakers and other materials needed for club meetings. Lake Ashton's Garden Club appreciates your support. LA BELLES By Pam Straws All LA women are invited to a luncheon at Charm City on April 30 at 1 pm. This is a no hostess event. Please bring a friend! Sign up online. ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB By Susie Escoda The Italian American Club hosted its annual dance on February 28 with wonderful music and entertainment by Happy Days. You just had to get up and dance! A fun time was had by all. Tickets were sold out. Next year’s date is March 20, so get your tickets early. $400 was also donated to Homeless Seniors. The last gettogether of the Club until September is the annual Pizza Party April 17 at 6 pm at the HFC for pizza, salad and dessert. BYOB. No RSVP. Any questions call Susie at 863-206-6566. 32 GENEALOGY CLUB By Jane Imparl Come to our meeting April 9 at the HFC at 2 pm in the Craft room to learn more about how to research your family ancestors. Guest speaker Neil Brown, an associate with the Imperial Polk Genealogy Society, will be informing us of his Genealogy Society and other subjects pertinent to genealogy research. Questions? Contact Jane at 815-545-6655. Hope to see you there. LAVA AUXILIARY By Chris Graves Y'all are welcome to come to our April 16th meeting of the LAVA Auxiliary at 6:30 p.m. We meet at the Main Clubhouse near the stage. This month's meeting we will be sharing ideas for FUNd Raising Activities. Thanks to all who have shared their ideas. The LAVA Auxiliary is open to anyone who loves our country and wants to honor our active military and veterans. We have 2 FUNd raisers coming up: Satisfy your chocolate cravings by purchasing raffle tickets for 1 - 3 pound Milk Chocolate Rabbit and 1-3 pound Dark Chocolate Rabbit held on April 7. These were made and donated by our own Dottie Dernbach. Tickets are $5 for 14 tickets. Yes, $5 will get you 14 tickets! Tickets will be sold at Monday Morning Coffee and other events. It’s Bow Time! Patriotic Bows to honor veterans will be sold in April and May for $5 at Monday Coffee, both Activities Desks, and the Pro Shop. Show your patriotism and display the bows on mailboxes and golf carts the entire month of May. Not here in May? Auxiliary members will put up and/or remove your bow - fill out the form at the Activities Desks or sent via email blast and drop off at the HFC, Clubhouse or Pro Shop along with $5.
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