EVENTS BOCCE TOURNAMENT By Stephanie Iszak The Friendly Bocce Group invites all Lake Ashton residents to come out on Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm to play some fun games of Bocce Ball. Come out and see our “new” courts. No experience is required. Our group also has the Bocce courts reserved for the 1st and 3rd Fridays for the 2024 season from 4 to 6pm for our tailgate parties. Bring your non-alcoholic drinks and an appetizer to share. This is a great opportunity to socialize and play some games. Our Yearly Tournament was held March 16 and the competition was fierce. Congratulations to first place winners Tammy & Robbie Shields (above right), second place winners Barb & Roger Newton (middle right) and third place winners Stephanie & Lou Iszak (bottom right). A big shout out to tournament sponsor, Weaver Loveless Law. Thank you to the tournament organizers Vicki & Wayne Creek. The award ceremony was held on the restaurant patio. Everyone enjoyed food, drinks and friendship. All information for the L A Friendly Bocce Group will be disseminated via "Talk of Lake Ashton" (TOLA) on Facebook, Lake Ashton Friendly Bocce on Facebook, emails, email blasts, and in the LA Times. Any questions please contact Stephanie at (609) 980-9505, siszak@comcast.net, or Tammy at (863) 632-2024, tammy.shields1221@gmail.com. Looking forward to having many new Friendly Bocce players. COLORS OF HOPE FASHION SHOW DONATION The very well-attended Colors of Hope Fashion Show on March 13 resulted in donation of $2,345 to Good Shepherd Hospice of Lakeland and Auburndale thanks to your participation and generosity. We had several cash donations, sponsorships, purchases of centerpieces, a percentage of sales from Babe’s, and an especially generous gift from Denise Tessier for each of the estate plans she performed during the month of March. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 5, 2025 for the next big Show! JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION The LA Black Heritage Club has been working hard preparing for the Juneteenth Celebration on June 21 at 6 pm. The proceeds from this event will be used to support the needs of underprivileged children at the Snively Elementary School in Winter Haven. Get ready to enjoy traditional Soul Food, great speakers and a party like no other. We are honored to have Charles Roland as one of our presenters. Mr. Roland is the nephew of “the grandmother of Juneteenth,” Opal Lee, featured on the cover, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House for her tireless activism work to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate with us on this day of unity and reflection. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Clubhouse Activities Office. 22
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