CLUBS LADIES LUNCH BUNCH By Gail Guenther The LA Belles are now known as the Ladies Lunch Bunch! Ladies of Lake Ashton are invited to wear your red, white, and blue to celebrate our country’s 250th Birthday at the Back Porch, 115 Co Rd 557A, Lake Alfred, on Wednesday, June 24 at 11:30 am. Sign up online or the sign up sheet at the HFC. Hosted by Gail (941-545-8446) and Kim (614-565-4239). LAKE ASHTON FRIENDS OF MEALS ON WHEELS By Marcia Santino This month we shine a spotlight on LA residents and Meals on Wheels (MOW) volunteers, Suzanne Patrick and Doug Epler, pictured here with their sweet poodle, Ginger. Volunteering for MOW has been a passion of Doug’s for 10 years. He and Suzanne deliver to homebound people in Winter Haven each Monday and occasionally fill-in a second weekday as needed. Their route takes about one hour to complete, round trip from home and back is typically no more than 2 hours. When asked why they do it, Doug said: “It’s good for the heart – it’s very satisfying to know you are helping others in need. For some, our brief interaction is the fellowship they have all day.” Doug and Suzanne have been a couple for 4 years. They are both extremely involved in the community: playing pickleball, attending almost every dance and spending quality time with their many friends playing cards and games. Please contact MOW at 863-299-1616 if you are considering becoming a volunteer driver, kitchen helper or thrift store clerk. Next Third Thursday donation day is June 18. 29 LA CERAMIC CHICS By Shari Gleber Nothing says I love you like time well spent, and the LA Ceramic Chics can often be found spending time painting beautiful pieces to give as gifts to family and friends. Celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, the birth of a child, and especially Christmas are the perfect times to share a made-with-love piece that will last for years to come. Join us and create your next family heirloom! Stop by any Wednesday from 8 am to 1 pm and see what we are all about! No experience necessary! Everything needed to get started is available along with lots of guidance and friendly crafters willing to help. After you spend a class or two with us to see if you like ceramics, membership is $20 annually to assist with the purchase of kiln supplies and maintenance. No charge to members for firing of projects, and no limit. Come out to meet our friendly members and create something beautiful! Contact: 239-851-7899 (Joan DiBattista) or LACeramicChics@gmail.com. LA GETAWAYS By Judy Goldetsky Come travel with us! In the Clubhouse library is a binder with upcoming trips. QR codes on the flyers will take you to Ticket Leap to reserve your place on trips. Upcoming trips for 2026/27 include local and regional bus tours to Key West, Solomon’s Castle and Taste of Italy, Winter Park Theater, Fisherman’s Village, St. Augustine, national parks, and a 2026/27 New Years’ Eve Princess cruise - open to family and friends. Sign up now if you are interested. Limited seats available. Next meeting September 30 from 6 to 8 pm. For more info: Lakeashtongetaways@gmail.com. Happy Travels! Bus trips are no longer facilitated by the LACDD, but this registered club.
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