CLUBS GARDEN CLUB By Pam Klawinski Chilly weather did not stop our November meeting. “Gene, The Barefoot Gardener” shared his expertise with us on how to divide orchids and answered our questions about problems that we are having with our plants. The Lake Ashton Garden Club participated in “World Kindness Day” by placing kindness quotes around the Pavilion and the HFC Indoor Pool area. The next meeting will be Wednesday, December 10 in the Pavilion at 10am. We will have a “Garden-themed Plant Swap” and light refreshments to celebrate the Holiday Season. The club meets every second Wednesday of the month at 10am in the Pavilion or in the Clubhouse Ballroom if inclement weather. SEW WHAT AND SO MUCH MORE By Gretchen Frantz The Florida "winter" weather came early this year, but the Sew What and So Much More group was ready to warm up area children. Miles of yarn were used to create 555 hats that were delivered to 10 elementary schools in Lake Wales and Winter Haven as well as placed under the Lake Ashton Caring tree. The hats are a year round project, along with sewing hundreds of pillows that are given to patients in Lake Wales hospital . Sew What meets Thursday from 1-3pm in the HFC craft room. Weekly projects by group members vary greatly from loom knitting, crochet, card making, diamond dot painting, and cross stitch. All Lake Ashton residents are welcome to join this enthusiastic group. LAVA AUXILIARY By Chris Graves Thank you, Lake Ashton neighbors! The 2025 Craft Fair was a success! More than $5,000 was raised for K9 for Patriots. Thanks to Charm City for donating the chips for the hot dog baskets. A special thanks goes to the Lake Ashton neighbors who made baked goods for the attendees. It was sold out! Another sell out were the hot dogs. Thanks also to everyone that volunteered. There is no December meeting, but January 31, 2026 is the Tag (Garage) Sale. Residents will be able to display items to sell by paying a fee for a place to display their goods in the Ballroom. More info to come in the January LA Times. We want to thank our veterans and those serving in the military both here and abroad for the sacrifices that they make to protect our freedoms! God Bless America! LAKE ASHTON BLACK HERITAGE CLUB By Pamela June As the holiday season approaches, pause and remember the essence of it all. This time of year has a propensity to increase stress. It’s easy to get caught up in the pressure of finding the perfect gift, preparing an impressive dish, or decorating every corner of our homes. But the true beauty of this season lies in gratitude …for the people who uplift us, bring us joy, and walk beside us through life’s journey. The LABHC celebrates the richness of our diverse traditions and extends warm wishes to all: Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa. However you celebrate, may your days be filled with peace, love, and connection. In recognition of Umoja, the first principle of Kwanzaa, we embrace unity …within our families, our communities, and this nation. May the New Year bring us closer together in understanding and mutual respect. Wishing you a joyful and blessed holiday season.
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