LA DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Howard Mayne The next meeting of the Lake Ashton Democratic Club will be held on Thursday, October 1 at the HFC at 6:30 pm, with social time starting at 6. At present, we are hoping the speaker will be a member of the David Jolly gubernatorial campaign but this is not yet confirmed. More details will follow in an email blast as soon as possible. For more information, contact lakeashtondemocraticclub@gmail.com. LA REPUBLICAN CLUB By Bud Colburn The Lake Ashton Republican Club will meet Wednesday October 28 at the Clubhouse. Check-in and social time starts at 3:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 4 p.m. The guest speaker is Scott Franklin, Florida State Representative for District 18, who is running for reelection on November 3rd. He was first elected to Congress in 2020. He will provide updates on recent legislative accomplishments as well as steps he's taken to protect Florida’s Heartland. Guests are welcome! LA PICKLEBALL By Dennis Santino The summer months are behind us, and we now move into the fall season. The Lake Ashton Pickleball Association would like to give a special thank-you to the Pickleball Social Committee members Tammy, Sharon, Lisa, Susanne, Martha and Marcia for all the hard work they put into creating fun summer mixers and activities. They are always coming up with new ideas, including the human foosball game in September. They have a fun lineup planned for the rest of the year, including Halloween Games on October 31, the Mortimer Mixer on November 13 and a dance at the HFC on November 21 to celebrate the new courts. If you are interested in joining the Social Committee, please contact one of the members. They can always use additional help and fresh ideas for activities. Don’t miss out on all the fun. Join the Lake Ashton Pickleball Association today! Coaches Corner: One of the most important keys to successful doubles play is communication between partners. It is even more important to listen to your partner’s communication. Remember my No. 1 rule: HAVE FUN! FRIENDLY BOCCE GROUP By Joann Hartline “That shot deserves a standing roll-vation!” All Lake Ashton residents and their guests are invited to join the Friendly Bocce group on Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 11:30 am/noon, depending on the heat. No experience is necessary, just an interest in playing bocce and enjoying great friends! New to bocce? Join us for an introduction to bocce on Tuesday, October 13, from 10 to 11 am or Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 7 pm. We look forward to meeting new people and sharing the fun of playing bocce! Tailgating at the bocce courts begins Friday, October 16, from 4 to 6 pm. Please bring finger food, snacks or an appetizer to share, and remember to bring a drink for yourself to stay hydrated! Contact Joann Hartline at 269-326-0640 or Joannhartline05@gmail.com, or Tammy Shields at 863-632-2024 or tammyshields1221@gmail.com with any questions. Come join us at the courts behind the Clubhouse! LA SWIM CLUB By Sandy White We invite you to stop by the LA Swim Club’s trunk at Trunk or Treat on October 31, from 5 to 8 pm in the Clubhouse West Parking Lot. Come get a treat and learn about the best way to stay fit and healthy. FYI - LASC has reserved lap times at the HFC indoor pool Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 2 pm and Saturdays 10 to 11 am. You can do your own workout or the coach’s suggested workout. Note: you must be able to swim at least 2 lengths to participate. If you miss us on Halloween and have questions or want more information, e-mail sandyw1994@aol.com. Don’t swim alone, come swim with us! 34
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