CLUBS SUPPORT COMMUNITY CLUBS, GROUPS, AND ORGANI ZATIONS Residents interested in joining a new group should visit the Clubhouse or HFC Activities Office to obtain the contact information for the facilitator of the club, group, or organization they are trying to join. Staff always encourages residents to become more involved in community activities designed to benefit the body, mind, and spirit and with the support of the many club, group, and organization facilitators this will be possible for everyone. Supervisors and staff would like to extend a special thank you to all the club, group, and organization facilitators. These volunteers work very hard to ensure there is a robust activities schedule for all to enjoy. Lake Ashton is lucky to have a large number of residents willing to volunteer their time in one way or another for everyone to live their best retired life. Be sure to thank a volunteer when you see them. LA BLACK HERITAGE CLUB By Pamela June The Lake Ashton Black Heritage Club will celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday with a Day of Service to honor Dr. King's legacy of equality, justice, and community. Observing this holiday with a Day of Service inspires individuals to volunteer and engage in acts of service that uplift their communities, reflecting Dr. King's values and his vision for a better world. On Saturday, January 18, we will have a “Drive-By Food Drive” from 10 am to 2 pm in the Clubhouse parking lot. This provides an opportunity for everyone to participate in a Day of Service by donating nonperishable food items. Donations will benefit the Polk County community where 13% of the population experiences food insecurity, relying on SNAP and food pantries to feed themselves and their families. 36 Join us for this Day of Service and invite others to participate. “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” –Dr. Martin Luther King CAMERA CLUB By Larry Hillock The holidays are over and it’s time to relax and enjoy the cooler weather. This is also a good time of year to dust off the camera and capture what our community and surrounding area have to offer. Club members will be visiting Circle Bar B Reserve this month for a photo shoot. Lake Ashton residents who have an interest in photography are welcome to attend our meeting and as always members are encouraged to bring a few photos on a USB drive to share. The next meeting will be held January 13 at 10:30 am in the Clubhouse Cinema. GARDEN CLUB By Pam Klawinski On December 11 Garden Club members met to enjoy light refreshments and joined in on the fun of playing our Garden Troll Plant Swap. Everyone went home with a plant other than the one they brought. The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 8 at 10 am in the Pavilion. The topics will be: 1. “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. 2. Clever ways to start seeds. The club welcomes anyone interested in learning, maintaining or just acquiring knowledge to attend any meeting. No green thumb necessary. SINGLES CLUB By Carol Corley For those LA residents who are on their own, the Singles Club at Lake Ashton can be a lot of fun. The group meets monthly, usually the first Sunday of every month at 2 pm. in the Clubhouse Ballroom. After the meeting we play cards, and we also play cards at the
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