LA REPUBLICANS By Brenda Bush-Sayre The Lake Ashton Republican Club held their annual Christmas Party at the HFC on December 11. There were over 100 members and guests in attendance and it was an awesome night for everyone who enjoyed great food, sang Christmas carols with the LA Ashtones, and danced to music from the 60s-70s, performed by the LA Wrecking Crew. The January meeting will be held at the Clubhouse on January 26 from 4 to 6 pm. Social time will begin at 3:30. This month’s speaker will be JC Martin who is the Chairman of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee. He will discuss party priorities for 2022 and will officiate the election of officers. All members and LA residents are invited. Contact Brenda BushSayre, (813)313-9911, bbs1954@icloud.com for more information. LA ROCKERS By Connie Strassberg Happy New Year! LA Rockers wishes all the members, potential members, friends, and admirers a happy, healthy, and productive 2022. December was wonderful. On December 1, the group learned to make pebble art — gluing small pebbles to larger rocks to create a scene or design. There are definitely some wonderful pebble artists in the group. The annual holiday cupcake party was held on December 15, and exchanged "Socks and Rocks" creations. In addition, more than enough painted rocks were created to donate holiday rocks to all the residents of the Brookdale Nursing Home on Cypress Gardens Blvd. The extra rocks were spread throughout the Lake Ashton Community in order to bring holiday cheer to LA neighbors. Come to the HFC Community Center on alternate Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm to meet a great group of people and learn to paint rocks. It’s free! There is no need for first timers to make a huge investment for supplies — you can borrow what you need. Upcoming meetings are January 12 and 26 — come see what the group is about! To do so, join the Facebook group "LA Rockers" or contact either MJ Richards or Alice Mayer and let them know you are coming. Once again, happy 2022! SEW WHAT A ND SO MUCH MORE By Gretchen Frantz The name Sew What and So Much more reflects the great variety of crafts enjoyed by the members. The group meets every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm in the HFC craft room. Expanded beyond craft sewing, the Thursday afternoon sessions may include projects in knitting, crochet, card stitching, diamond dot painting, cross stitch, needlepoint, wreath making and so much more. The knitters and crocheters work year round making hats, scarves and afghans for charity. More than 450 hats have been delivered to schools in Lake Wales and Winter Haven, and dozens of lap robes and afghans to church and hospice organizations. Come and share your works in progress, refresh an old skill or learn something new with fellow crafters. LA WOODWORKERS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING By Fred Powell Lake Ashton Woodworkers will be holding their annual Membership meeting on January 17 at 10:30 am in the Clubhouse after Monday Coffee. At this meeting the election of new officers will be held. Current members will need to sign the 2022 waiver form and pay the annual dues. Residents interested in joining should attend the meeting to sign up. LA SWIM CLUB By Sandy White The LA Swim Club is full of action! LASC members, Cathy Liska and Sharon Swanson, excelled at the 2021 Florida State Senior Games. They were among the top swimmers who competed December 11 and 12 in Coral Springs. Sharon and Cathy have qualified to compete at the National Championships in May, plus Cathy brought home a gold and two silver medals and Sharon swam three personal best times. Congratulations, ladies, and everyone wishes you
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