LA TRAVELERS By Laurie Clayton The Lake Ashton Travelers have had a busy Spring. In March they met in Perry Georgia at the FMCA Rally with others who came from around the country for the annual meeting. They put together three baskets to represent Florida which were auctioned off to raise money for homeless veterans. Along with baskets from other chapters, over $7,500 was raised. In April they traveled down to Marathon Key and stayed at the Jolly Roger RV Resort. Adventures included a visit to the Theater of the Sea where the animals were entertaining and dinner at the Island Fish Company. In May they visited Canopy Oaks for a new adventure! They would love to have any other Lake Ashton residents who enjoy “camping” to join with your rig and become a member of the LA Travelers. Contact Maureen Sim at 863-604-0309 with any questions.. LA PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION By Lisa Savala Pickleball “Open Play” is Monday - Friday 8 to 11 am for ALL players, not just LAPA members. When all courts are being utilized and at least 5 people are waiting to play, please use the “bucket” paddle system, which allows players to mix up players. When players come off of the court the “Winners” put their paddles in the back of the “W” bucket (behind the other paddles) and the “Losers - or 2nd place winners” put their paddles in the back of the “L” bucket (behind the other paddles). The clip should be moved to the other bucket once 4 paddles are removed from the front of the “W or L” bucket so that the next time four players come off of a court, 4 paddles are removed from the front of that bucket. As a courtesy, new players just arriving will put their paddle into the front of the bucket with the clip, so they will be the first to play once a court opens up again. LAPA had a Pickleball Mixer celebrating TAX DAY on April 15, with 32 members that came out to play and many others who came to help and support the players! Men’s first place winners were Earl Schley and Brian Schupp, second place John Savala and Bill Reibl. Women’s first place winners were Deb Louder and Cathy Liska, second place Terresa Caesar and Christy Negrin. Members should check their email for the next Pickleball event coming soon! 32
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