LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Paul Ritz The Lake Ashton Democratic Club is holding their monthly meeting February 1 in-person only at the HFC. Social time with snacks will be from 6 to 6:30 pm. Please bring your own beverage. The inperson General meeting will start at 6:30. The speaker will be Terrye Howell, former member of the Lake Wales City Commission, to discuss the importance of completion of the Lake Wales Envisioned and Lake Wales Connected Plans. Email lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com for more information. LA REPUBLICAN CLUB By Kristy McKibben The February 28 meeting will feature Anders W. Edwardsson, author of “Radical Betrayal: How Liberals & Neoconservatives Are Wrecking American Exceptionalism.” Born in Sweden, Anders earned an M.A. in History and a Ph.D. in Politics. He has written three books on political history, and works as a political commentator and syndicated columnist. He lives outside Tampa. You must attend this meeting to learn the important history behind the book’s title. Check-in begins at 3:30 pm and program begins at 4 in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Contact: Linda Sandel 863.368.0699 GARDEN CLUB By Lynn Davis The Lake Ashton Garden Club met on January 10. A TAKE CHARGE OF LIFE’S TRANSITIONS <#$3$* @4311"12 6"7"12 A('#$# 5 )"44# 6&12 A*(0 B3(* C*="/3"= @4311"12 D##*$ @(&$*/$"&1 @(&+3$* 63E* D#F$&1 >*#"=*1$ !"#"$ &'( )*+#"$* ,&( -./&0"12 !"($'34 5 6"7* 8*0"13(#9 :*;# 5 <='/3$"&134 >*#&'(/*#? Denise R. Tessier, Esq. 863.220.7927 Office | 863.225.2244 Direct Info@TessierLawFirm.com !!!"#$%%&$'()!*&'+",-+ 1375 Havendale Blvd. NW | Winter Haven, FL 33881 presentation on houseplants was lead by Rhonda Lindon Hammon. Panel members supporting the topic were Kathie Eustice and Pam Klawinski. Sil Wells gave a demonstration on repotting plants using a more simplistic and less hassle method. Members attending took home information on the best practices and also participated in solving problems. The club will tour Bok Tower instead of meeting in the Pavilion on February 14. Anyone wishing to go should contact Lynn Davis at crladavis@aol.com as soon as possible. Some members have extra guest passes and carpooling will be available. Sil Wells will lead the tour. Sil is a volunteer at Bok and has given tours before. Please come and support the Garden Club on Wednesday, April 10 as the third annual silent auction/garden sale will be held at 10 am. The club does not collect dues. This is its main fundraiser. Monies collected go towards speakers in which all residents are welcomed to attend. Other purchases, but not limited to are: replenishing existing garden beds and numerous supplies. Anyone interested in donating plants, pots or miscellaneous garden items please email Lynn Davis. FRIENDLY BOCCE GROUP By Stephanie Iszak The Friendly Bocce Group would like to invite all Lake Ashton residents to come out on Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm to play some fun games of Bocce Ball and see the “new” courts. No experience is required. Our first social of the year was in January. The potluck was a huge success with a lot of food and fun and laughter. Our group also has the Bocce courts reserved for the first and third Fridays for the 2024 season from 4 to 6 pm for tailgate parties. Bring your drinks and an appetizer to share.
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