CLUBS BOLLA By Amity Kokochak Blankets of Love at Lake Ashton’s Annual Meeting will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, with a group picture at 11:30 and luncheon at noon. The election of officers and annual reports will follow, so it is very important for all BOLLA members to attend. As BOLLA continues its 2026 activities, watch for news on the upcoming Pop Up mini-Trash to Treasure Sale on March 11 in the Clubhouse Parking lot. LA BLACK HERITAGE CLUB By Pamela June February is Black History Month that encourages us to celebrate Black history. We celebrate to uplift the voices and experiences too often left untold, and to recognize the extraordinary achievements made despite obstacles and challenges. This month reminds us that Black history is American history. It is the innovation of George Washington Carver, who transformed agriculture; the courage of Rosa Parks, who sparked a movement; the genius of Katherine Johnson, whose calculations sent astronauts into space; and the artistry of Alvin Ailey, whose choreography changed the world of dance. It is the legacy of countless individuals whose contributions continue to inspire progress. Black History Month invites us to learn, celebrate, and reflect. Join us for a vivid, educational and engaging presentation that brings history to life through stories, discussion, and reflection on February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse Ballroom. LA PURPLE STARS By David Harrison The LA Purple Stars will have a fundraiser for The American Cancer Society by selling luminary bags for a minimum donation of $10 at Monday coffee starting February 2. After every Monday Coffee the luminary bags will be sold at the HFC Activities Desk. Decorate the bag to remember a family member or friend you have lost to cancer or someone still fighting this disease. Return the bags, with a small can like soup, to any LA Purple Stars member or Activities Desk staff by March 5. We will put a tea light each bag to illuminate it. All Lake Ashton residents are invited to join the Walk For A Cure at 6:00 pm on Tuesday March 10 at the Clubhouse fountain to walk around the Pavilion and end back at the fountain to view all the lighted luminary bags. LA GETAWAYS By Shelley Brodka Travel with Lake Ashton Getaways! Come and join your friends and neighbors and become a member of Lake Ashton Getaways. Join the hundreds of residents who have already become members to receive discounts on trips and priority sign up. The first trip of the year in January was dinner at PF Changs and the Asian Lantern Festival. It was sold out and a great success! Trips for 2026/27 include local and regional bus tours, trips to national parks, Italy, and a 2026/27 New Years Eve cruise. Sign up now if you are interested. All are welcome. Sign up online or at our meetings for membership. Non-members are welcome to attend any trip for an additional fee. This is a great way to meet your neighbors and make wonderful memories! The binder in the Clubhouse Media Center includes trip and membership sign-up information. Online registration for membership and trips is available with this QR code. For more information contact: lakeashtongetaways@gmail.com. LAVA AUXILIARY By Chris Graves February’s 18 is the next LAVA Auxiliary meeting. SPECIAL TIME: 6:00 pm in the Cinema. BONUS OPPORTUNITY: At the beginning of the meeting, residents can come to purchase cookies for the military as well as for family and friends. Cash only for the cookies. You can also make a personal donation to support cookies going to the military. SPECIAL GUESTS: Girl Scouts Josephine and Victoria will present a special plaque acknowledging the donations made by the LAVA Auxiliary and its members to send cookies to our Military. Extra fun: Scan to check out this vintage Girl Scout Cookie Ad! 29
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