DUPLICATE BRIDGE By Liz Leigh You do NOT have to have a family member who has served in the military. Come see for yourself. I am happy to report that the LAVA Auxiliary donated $7,500 to Canine Partners for Patriots and $5,000 to Soldiers Freedom for Outdoors. Upcoming Event: Craft Fair October 2024. We are accepting vendor applications for the 2024 Craft Fair, so submit your applications early. You can obtain your application and Craft Fair packet from Sheila at the Clubhouse. Her office is directly across from the Activities Office. Dues were collected at the January meeting. If you were unable to attend this meeting, please refer to Lynne’s email. Her address is on the form that was emailed to members. God Bless America, our Troops and Veterans! A duplicate bridge game is held every Monday in the Clubhouse Card Room from 12:45 until approximately 3:30 pm. Players of all levels are welcome. Advance sign up is encouraged by contacting Don Fuller at 863-324-2255. Winners: December 18: North-South 1st Marian Oshinsky & Trish Kellar; 2nd James Ford & Don Fuller; 3rd Patricia Foster & Sonny Robinson; East-West 1st Marge Kniat & Judy Robertson; 2nd Howard Mayne & Jeff Wilkinson; 3rd Jeannine Connors & Dee Mayne January 8: North-South 1st Graham Littlehales & Tom Fleming; 2nd James Ford & Don Fuller; 3rd Marian Oshinsky & Trish Kellar; East –West 1st Nancy Golding & Cheryl Tillman; 2nd Dana Griffiths & Marge Kniat; 3rd Sonny Robinson & Patricia Foster January 15: 1st Sonny Robinson & Patricia Foster; 2nd Graham Littlahales & Tom Fleming; 3rd James Ford & Marian Oshinsky; 4th Nelda Sedlacek & Lois Dole LAVA AUXILIARY By Chris Graves The LAVA Auxiliary Meeting will meet on February 21 at 6:30 pm in the Ballroom close to the stage. I have been a member of the Auxiliary for 8 years. My experience during that time is WOW! The meeting attendees are filled with smiles and eagerness to help our veterans who have given so much so that we can have the freedoms we experience each day. 41 LA ROCKERS By Annie Lutz LA Rockers is a wonderful group of residents that spreads acts of kindness to our LA Community. You never know how a small painted rock can change someone’s day, outlook, or even their life. It’s about sharing a little message of encouragement to someone who needs it. It’s about bringing smiles to our neighbors. It’s about welcoming new neighbors. The group has been busy painting rocks for the latest group challenge. Each LA Rocker has been challenged to paint 6 themed rocks so be on the lookout for all those new hidden rocks! Please post a photo of your finds on Talk of Lake Ashton’s (TOLA) Facebook page. LA Rockers meet in the HFC Community Center from 2 to 4 on the first and third Wednesday of the month. The first Wednesday is for current members to learn new skills and techniques. The third Wednesday is a “Free Paint” session where newcomers are welcome to join the group. Come give the group a try! You don’t need to be an artist to create a beautiful rock. There are lots of ways to paint and the group is always happy to share tips and techniques. Newcomers will be lent the supplies they need for their first session. It’s very important to contact MJ Richards (mjmrichards517@gmail.com) at least five days before their first meeting so that supplies can be provided.
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