In December, the Day Travel group had a great time in Orlando at the Shakespeare Theater. They enjoyed seeing Peter and the Star Catcher. Afterward, they enjoyed a great meal at The Cheesecake Factory. Stay tuned for 2016 trips in the planning stages: A casino trip; The Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Museum in Sarasota; Mt. Dora train ride (as soon as the train is on track); The Strawberry Festival and dinner shows are a must. All of the information on the day trips does not necessarily make it to the newsletter, so please stay in touch with Terry Mellon.

• Memphis & Tunica, TN – April 10-16, 2016
• Colorado Rockies – September 2-10, 2016

For more information, contact:

• Extended Trips- Jill Blakeway 321/773-2080 or [email protected]
• Day Trips- Terry Mellon at 321/773-7705 or [email protected]

OUR WEDSNDAY NITE CRIBBAGE HAD FALLEN OFF SOMEWHAT, BUT SEEMS TO BE PICKING UP, EVEN THOUGH “OUR WORLD FAMOUS CHEF ‘PATRICK GILKEY’ ” HAS DECIDED TO HIT THE ROAD AGAIN AFTER SPENDING ALMOST TWO YEARS PLAYING CRIBBAGE AND FEEDING US SOME OF HIS SPECIALTIES! HE SAID IT WAS TIME TO MOVE ON. HE IS AN EXCELLENT CRIBBAGE PLAYER AND WE ENJOYED HIS WIT AND HUMOR ALONG WITH HIS DELICIOUS DINNERS. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM AND WISH HIM WELL, AND HOPE TO SEE HIM AGAIN SOMEDAY.

AFTER A QUIET SUMMER WEDNESDAY NITE PLAYERS SEEM TO BE GETTING BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS WITH PRETTY GOOD TURN OUTS FOR MOST GAMES. FOUR NEW PLAYERS TOOK MEMBERSHIP CARDS HOME TO FILL OUT AND ARE PLANNING TO BECOME MEMBERS.

WE WELCOME BACK OUR SNOW BIRDS FROM MAINE, PAULINE AND EDMOND DUQUAY, BOTH ARE TOURNAMENT CRIBBAGE PLAYERS AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THE REST OF OUR SNOWBIRDS COME POPPING IN ANY TIME NOW.

THURSDAY MORNING GAMES & CARDS HAVE HAD GOOD TURNOUTS SOME DAYS AND NOT SO GOOD ON OTHER DAYS. BUT WE THINK THINGS WILL PICK UP NOW THAT THE SUMMER IS “ALMOST GONE” ISN’T IT?? NEW CRIBBAGE PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE TABLE. YOU ALL ENJOY THE SEASON.

BETTY BOMAN
321/773-6232

Bingo needs a “back up” bingo caller. Training provided & would help when current caller is unavailable. Please consider stepping up to assist. Contact Louise T. at 321/773-3160.

Also it was discussed that eventually the bingo machine will need repair or replacement. Looking ahead, the board decided to come up with future fund raisers. Monies collected would be earmarked for bingo machinery. If you are so inclined, donations will also be accepted and put towards this project.

Walking needs back help when she is unable to attend. These great programs need support! Our Programs Facilitators need a break sometimes. Please step forward! Call Claudia at 321/773-0437.

Membership is searching for assistance with entering & keeping the club data base current. Contact Louise S. 321/777-3220 or [email protected]

Its almost the end of another year, time flies, we must be having a lot of fun! The 55+ Club has been very active, the programs are well attended and successful. If there is an activity you would like us to add to the 55+ Club agenda, let us know, we are open to new ideas. Please, when you are making your new years resolutions, remember your Club, it can’t run on its own, we do need your help! Hosts and Hostesses to greet new people on Thursday mornings; computer people for basic data entry, help with the planning of special events and more. The Board members elected for the 2015 year can serve a two year term so their names will be presented at the Annual Meeting for a membership vote; their reinstatement will be automatic unless challenged. However, the Recording Secretary position on the Board is open for nominations so please call Shirley Pinard, Nominating Chairperson if you are interested at 321/806-0822. Let us know if you are ready to play a more active role in the Club, and, yes, please make this a resolution you will keep!

Happy Holiday Season!
Jill Blakeway, Chairperson