CLUBS LA BLACK HERITAGE CLUB By Pamela June We celebrate Black History Month to honor the significant contributions and achievements of African Americans, and to recognize and reflect on the sacrifices, struggles and triumphs of African Americans in American History. African American history has historically and intentionally been denied, buried and subjugated. Primarily in the South, there was a concerted effort to suppress Black History, particularly the history of slavery, Jim Crow laws, and reconstruction. School curriculum either mentioned nothing or distorted the facts. This month is an opportunity to educate others, to recognize the rich heritage and vast diversity of African American culture and to celebrate the contributions of African Americans across the vast spectrums of American society. It recognizes that African American History is American History. Black History month serves to uplift African American history and to ensure our stories and legacies are not erased and not forgotten. #BlackHistory365 CAMERA CLUB By Larry Hillock The February Camera Club meeting has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 10 at 10:30 in the Clubhouse Cinema. Members are encouraged to suggest future outings and possible guest speakers. All residents are welcome to attend. GARDEN CLUB By Pam Klawinski Due to the cooler weather the January meeting was cancelled. The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 12 at 10 am in the Pavilion. Topics: • “DON’T toss those holiday poinsettias and Christmas cactus away just yet!” Garden Club Team Members will demonstrate the simple way to continue to enjoy these plants throughout the year and get them ready for the next holiday season. • Clever ways to start seeds. Save the date of April 9 from 9 am to 12:30 pm in the Pavilion for our 4th Annual Garden Club Plant Sale. This is the Club’s main fundraiser. The club welcomes anyone interested in learning, maintaining or just acquiring knowledge to attend any meeting. No green thumb necessary. LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Paul Ritz The Lake Ashton Democratic Club will hold their monthly meeting February 6 in the HFC Community Room at 5:30 pm. This meeting is the Winter Social. Pizza and beverages will be provided by the Club. Members are asked to bring a dessert or a salad to share. Guests are welcome and encouraged. For more information, email lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com. LA REPUBLICAN CLUB By Bud Colburn The Lake Ashton Republican Club will meet Wednesday, February 26 at the Clubhouse. Check-in and social time starts at 3:30 pm and the meeting begins at 4. Lake Ashton resident John Velebir is our guest speaker. Last month local Republicans chose him as chair of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee. Although he is new as chair, John has long been active in local Republican politics. He has also served as president and treasurer of the Lake Ashton Republican Club. Friends and neighbors are welcome. We look forward to seeing everyone there! LA ROCKERS By Annie Lutz LA Rockers is a group who paint rocks and hide them throughout the community to share kindness and place welcome rocks at the homes of our new neighbors. Our mission is “One message at just the right moment can change someone’s entire day, outlook, life”. We hope you have been lucky enough to find one of our rocks! Come see some of our rocks exhibited at the Club Expo at the Clubhouse on February 5 from 10 to 12. You can find out more information about us!
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