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SPLASH
Spanish Lakes Mobile Home Park
February 10, 2023

FROM THE OFFICE
Please stop by the office frequently to pick up notices and updates of importance for Spanish Lake residents.
Abby Villa, Park Manager
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier, Mother Teresa
Please remember to wear your name tag to all Spanish Lakes official events.


COMMUNITY COVENANT CHURCH LASAGNA DINNER
Mark your calendar! Friday, February 17th at 4:30 6:30 pm in the Clubhouse, Chef Mike will be preparing a delicious LASAGNA DINNER sponsored by the Community Covenant Church. The menu includes lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert. The cost is $15.00 and must be paid in advance. Take-out is available at 6:00 p.m.
For reservations, contact Carol Bobby at 724-231-9552 or 200 Spanish Lakes Drive by Monday, February 13th.

WHY I SHOULD GET A LASAGNA DINNER

The Community Covenant Church of Spanish Lakes was established in 1975. Mr. Green, the developer and owner at the time, designated use of the Clubhouse for Sunday service. Much local support from other churches followed.
At various times the church has supported and continues to do so: All Faiths Food Bank, Salvation Army Bell Ringers, missionaries, Laurel Civic Association, a local source of food, after school programs for children, and many other community services.
We have a first-rate organ and organist; you may have heard him practicing. We are a welcoming community. Come join us for a good start to the week. The church is one of a national denomination BUT any person would feel at home here. So yes, your appetite will be sated, you won't have to cook, and you will be supporting the local community. Three pluses!!!


CHILI COOKOFF
It's that time of the year for our annual Chili Cookoff on Saturday, February 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse. $10.00 to enter - $2.00 to taste bring your chili to be judged. There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Questions, call Mike Fitzgerald 978-808-1902.

PLEASE SAVE
Egg cartons!! Yes, the Sports Department of the Yard Sale needs egg cartons for golf balls. Any size cartons will be helpful. Appreciate your help!
Call Jim at 410-808-3252 for pickup.

ATTENTION ALL BAKERS
Attention all you wonderful bakers!! We need your delicious pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, breads, cupcakes, etc. for the Bake Sale on Saturday, February 25th.
You can drop off your baked goods to the Clubhouse on Saturday morning, any time after 7:00 am or at my house the day before 152 Sanibel Street. Thank you so much for your support. Questions call Diane Hickox at 941-376-1077.
PLEASE MOVE YOUR CAR
Vehicles that are parked around the Clubhouse will need to be moved by 9:00 am on Friday morning, February 24th. Handicap parking needs to be marked for the Yard Sale that begins at 8:00 am on Saturday, February 25th.
Also, more volunteers are needed to help! Please sign up at the Clubhouse. We need YOU!! Joan Harvey 941-408-5978


DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING
Department Heads, please come to the last meeting before the Yard Sale on February 11th at 10:00 am in the Clubhouse. If you cannot attend, please let me know and we will get together as soon as possible. You can text or call me at 941-408-5978. Thank you! Joan Harvey

YARD SALE HELP NEEDED
Saturday, February 25th is just around the corner for our annual Spanish Lakes Yard Sale. We still need more volunteers to help during the set-up process. Pickup trucks, trailers and lots of hands are needed to load and unload donated items. If you can help or have donations to be picked up, please call Paul Ernst at 585-967-9879.

SLMHP YARD SALE RAFFLE
February 25, 2023
Don't forget to take care of those Raffle Tickets! Cash prizes to be awarded!! They can be purchased by anyone not just residents. No need to attend to be a winner! Questions, call Joan Harvey 941-408-5978.

YARD SALE BASKETS
As the new department head, I am looking for volunteers to fill baskets for the Yard Sale Raffle. I have all size baskets; you can take one to fill or bring your contributions and I will fill one for you. Bring your basket or contributions to
363 Spanish Lakes no later than Feb. 21st.
Thank you for your help with this important fundraiser for our community.
Wilma Knight 217-495-0481

BAKED CHICKEN DINNER
You are invited to enjoy a Baked Chicken Dinner on Tuesday, February 28th at 5:00 pm in the Clubhouse. The menu includes baked chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, gravy, bread and dessert.
Tickets are only $15.00 each and can be purchased from Mike and Cindi Fitzgerald, 342 Santa Cruz. There will also be a meat raffle to follow.
Mike 978-808-1902/Cindi 978-808-4988

SPRING FLING

Come join us for our Hawaiian themed dance on March 4th 6-9 pm in the Clubhouse. Music by DJ Karolina. Bring a Hawaiian themed dish or snack, if you wish. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a basket. Come have some fun!!
Tickets are only $10.00 each and can be purchased from:
Gerry or Pauline White, 175 Sanibel
or
Mike or Sheila Bensche, 395 Captiva
Questions call Gerry White: 860-214-3058
SPANISH LAKES BOARD FUNDRAISER
Featuring Comedian
Rick Starr
Friday, March 10
7:00 – 8:00 pm
$20.00

For tickets, please contact
Terry Harris 937-474-6943
Mary Ernst 585-281-4642

Spanish Lakes Fair & Ice Cream Social
We need volunteers to help out with the first Spanish Lakes Fair & Ice Cream Social! On March 25th, we will be having a new event combined with our annual Ice Cream Social. The Fair will consist of several lawn games played by 2-person teams. We need volunteers to help plan, organize, and run the games during the 2-hour event. Please contact Cheryl Brooks at 248-207-9968 or stop by 33 Sierra Vista. Or - better yet - come to the first organizational meeting on Tuesday, February 14th - 11:00 at the Clubhouse.

PRAYER LIST
Ken Anspach, Cathy Bill, Ken Bill, LeRoy Cronk, Linda Dessalet, Seibra Herbener, Joan Jarrett, Ray Jacques, Logan Sommer, Tom O'Leary, Noni Rioux, and Michael Slomski. If you know of any resident who is ill or in the hospital, please call Donna Glaser at 513-256-3080.
IN MEMORY OF
Sadly, our friend and neighbor, Ray Jacques, died peacefully at home on January 31st.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Yvonne Jacques, at 310 DeSoto Street. No services or memorial will be held in Florida.

ACTIVITIES

Chair Exercise-Monday& Friday 9:00am
Yoga – Monday & Wednesday 10:00am
Water Aerobics
9:00am on Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
10:00am on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Nifty Needlers Quilting-Monday 1:00pm
Shuffleboard Monday & Thurs 1:00pm
Wednesday at 6:30pm
Ladies Poker-Monday-6:00pm
Euchre Monday 6:30 pm
Men's Poker-Monday & Tuesday-6:30pm
Bible Study Tuesday 9:00am

Yoga Tuesday 6:00pm
Coffee /Donuts Wednesday 8:00am
Cribbage Wednesday 8:30 am
Ping Pong Wednesday 9:00am
Bocce Wednesday & Friday 10:30am
BINGO Wednesday 6:30 pm
Open Jam Session Thursday 1-4:00 pm
Happy Hour Thursday 4:00pm
Hand & Foot Thursday 6:00pm
Texas Hold-em-Thursday-6:30pm
Sunday Community Covenant Church
10:30 AM in Clubhouse
Pinochle Sunday 6:30 pm

PLEASE NOTE: The Clubhouse will be closed for ALL activities from Monday, February 20th through Saturday, February 25th due to the Yard Sale.


FROM YOUR SPORTS DIRECTOR

The first annual golf tournament was a huge success! Jeff Pickering and Jim Hoffman won - with Jim and Toni Milner coming in second place. Way to go golfers!

Sunday Feb. 12, 2023 - 1:00-3:00
More Fused Glass
This workshop will focus on personal adornment pieces introducing Dichroic Glass. If you attended the first workshop, you will be familiar with the process. Those of you that have no prior knowledge of glass fusing will find the process fairly simple and forgiving. Anybody can create unique, fun, and colorful pieces by fusing glass pieces together.
Each attendant will have the opportunity to make any number of pieces in the two-hour workshop. The actual heating and fusing of the glass components takes place in a kiln over a 12 hour period. Your artwork will be delivered to your home in Spanish Lakes after it has gone through the fusing process. $25.00 will be paid in cash prior to the workshop for materials. Limit of 10 participants.

Sunday - March 19, 2023 - 1:00-3:00
Beads, Beads, Beads!!
This 2-hour workshop will offer each attendant the opportunity to create jewelry pieces using beads and simple wire working techniques.
Participants will be introduced to a few simple wire working tools and how to use them. A variety of beads and materials to create earrings, necklaces, and stretchy bead bracelets will be available. The opportunities are endless when beads are in play.
Come create something new to match that article of clothing or outfit that you always wished you had the perfect fun and colorful piece for!! $25.00 will be paid in cash prior to the workshop for materials. Limit of 10 participants.

Sunday - April 2, 2023 - 1:00-3:00
Felting Basics
Felting is the process of creating any number of items basically using sheep's wool. This workshop will focus on needle felting - using a variety of colors of sheep's wool to learn what needle felting is and how to accomplish it!? Several techniques will be demonstrated, and examples shared.

Each participant will have the opportunity to learn a new skill that has been around for centuries. This workshop will last 2 hours - attendants will be able to take home a felting needle and additional materials if they would like to finish a project they wish to complete. $25.00 will be paid in cash prior to the workshop for materials. Limit of 10 participants.
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Contact Cheryl Brooks at 248-207-9968 and/or deliver your $25.00 workshop fee to 33 Sierra Vista. Put your name and phone number in or on the envelope - Indicate which workshop you are interested in.

SHUFFLEBOARD TEAM RESULTS

Our shuffleboard folks have been very busy.

Spanish Lakes has two shuffleboard teams and occasionally they compete against each other.

Jan. 31st, Pat's team beat Chuck's team - 13 to 11. Terry Erickson, Dave Barthold and Rodney won 3 games each.

On February 7th King's Gate came to town. Pat's team won 8 to 5 with Dave Bartold, Rodney,and Jim Matecko having 3 wins each. Congratulations!


LIKE TO PLAY CRIBBAGE?
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 8:30am in the Clubhouse to play Cribbage. Experienced or beginner come have some fun! Questions? Call Julie King at 810-814-0424.



NIFTY NEEDLERS QUILTING
Come check out the Nifty Needlers Quilting Group on Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Clubhouse. All are invited to learn and share ideas. Hope to see you there! Linda Hathaway 248-787-1828



PING PONG
Ping Pong is being held on Wednesdays at 9AM in the Clubhouse. We are in need of players of all skill levels. Come join us and have some fun!

MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!!!
Open Jam Session in the Clubhouse every Thursday from 1:00 4:00 pm. Country, Blue Grass, Old Tyme, Gospel, Blues and more. Hosted by Carl Ross, Banjo player from Ohio. Questions, call Carl at 419-946-4549. All Players, Singers and Listeners are Welcome!

BOCCE AND SHUFFLEBOARD
Bocce and shuffleboard have begun for all who would like to play, from beginners to seasoned instructors. Come and play a little or a lot. Your choice.
Bocce is played Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Shuffleboard is played Monday and Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you on the court. Contact Gene Erickson for more information @ 507-278-3010.

THE #1 EXERCISE TO DO AS YOU GET OLDER
As you age, you naturally lose muscle mass, so it's important to strength train to stay strong. Ideally, you should work all the major muscle groups in your upper and lower body at least twice a week.
But if you have time for only one exercise, you'll get the most bang for your buck by doing a set of squats, experts say.

The squat is the most important exercise for seniors, says Eric Daw, a personal trainer dedicated to older adults and founder of Omni-Fitt in Toronto, Canada. When you have to go to the washroom, that's a squat. When you get in the car, that's a squat. Every time you sit down or stand up, that's a squat. If you don't do them well, it affects the way you live.
Squats strengthen all of the muscle groups in your legs, including your calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes, as well as muscles in your lower back and core. Those muscles provide the foundation for most activities of daily living, such as getting off the toilet, climbing a set of stairs and simply standing up from a chair.
Squats can also help protect your joints, improve your balance and prevent falls, says Denise Austin, health and fitness expert and creator of DeniseAustin.com.
Squats are one of the best overall exercises, she says. They strengthen the major muscles of the lower body we need to keep strong and also protect two joints we need help with on a regular basis our knees and our hips.
Research shows a link between strong leg muscles and longevity.
By Michelle Crouch, AARP

NEXT SPLASH February 24, 2023
Extra copies are available in the office, on the Spanish Lakes Facebook page and on website @ https://spanishlakes.tripod.com
Pat DeUnger, Editor, 410-808-5797
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