CHILI COOK-OFF By David Harrison The LA Purple Stars will, once again, have their Chili Cook-Off on January 23, 2026 from 4 to 6 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. This event is our first fundraiser of the year for The American Cancer Society. We invite up to twenty residents to make chili for tasting. Tasting tickets are available for purchase online — 6 for $5 or 12 for $10. Tasting tickets will also be sold at Monday Coffee. Please sign up to cook chili or donate baked goods online. Charm City is our sponsor and they will be selling beer for $4 a cup. We will be selling cornbread, water and baked goods for $1. There will be judges for the best and second best chili and a Peoples Choice award. You have to use a tasting ticket for each chili so buy them to help us raise money for this worthy cause. Contact David Harrison 863-326-6418 with questions. LAKE ASHTON CLUB FAIR New residents and long-time residents who want to make new friends or are interested in more information about Lake Ashton Clubs, Groups or Organizations, plan to attend this Fair on January 29 in the Clubhouse Ballroom from 10 am to 12 pm. Residents will be able to meet representatives, ask questions, sign up for membership or purchase tickets to club events. Light refreshments will be available for all attendees. Clubs, Groups, and Organizations interested in having a table should register online, or at the Clubhouse Activities Office beginning December 1. This is a great time to grow membership and attract new members whether you facilitate an exercise group, public safety group, sports activity, or arts and crafts group. Space is limited so don't wait to sign up online or at the Clubhouse Activities Office. MID-ATLANTIC PARTY By David Harrison It's time to have fun again at the Mid-Atlantic Party on Sunday February 1, 2026 at 5 pm in the HFC Community Center. Anyone who has ever lived or worked in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey is invited. The menu consists of fried chicken, homemade crab cake and a soft drink for $20. Tickets go on sale Monday, December 1 at the HFC Activities Desk with a check payable to Mid-Atlantic Party. Choose white or dark meat chicken when you sign up. Please bring a salad, side, or dessert to serve eight and a serving utensil. There are only 120 tickets available, so buy yours early. February 1 is the Sunday before Super Bowl, and there is no football. This is a great way to meet friends from your state. Contact David or Barbara Harrison at 863-326-6418 with questions. VALENTINE ’ S DINNER DANCE Save the date for February 13, 2026 at 6 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom! Charm City will be catering a delicious dinner and providing a cash bar. Dance to live music from the Southshore Cruisers Band after dinner. Tickets are on sale now online for $50. BIANNUAL QUI LT SHOW Presented by the Creative Quilters of Lake Ashton , this show will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in the Clubhouse Ballroom from 10 am to 2 pm. POLK SENIOR GAMES Polk Senior Games is an annual two-week series of 37 Olympic-style sports and games for men and women 50 years of age and older. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in each event and age division. Registration begins January 2 and the deadline is Friday, February 6. Submit a paper entry (request an entry booklet with complete Games information and a paper entry form, call 863-533-0055, email PolkSeniorGames50@gmail.com) or register online at http://www.polkseniorgames.org.
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