TCPOA JANUARY 2012 NEWS UPDATE

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1 1 TCESO Gets High Marks from Nassau Superintendent On January 5, 2012 Superintendent Evans, Director of the Bahamian Fire Branch Authority, arrived to investigate Abaco s Fire Departments. Chief Albury was ready and waiting to undertake an in-depth tour of Treasure Cay s facility and equipment. The score is in. Treasure Cay s Department and Chief Albury are judged the Number 1 Volunteer Fire Department in the Bahamas!! TCESO Trustees are justifiably proud of Chief Colin Albury and his Volunteers who with homeowner s support made this hope a reality. Congratulations to Chief Albury and to Volunteers past and present! Trustees extend sincere thanks to the Associations and individuals who annually donate to TCESO clearly demonstrating that they understand the value of on-site medical rescue and fire suppression protection for our remote island community. Casual Bridge Duplicate Bridge Starts Monday, Jan 9 th Community Center 1-3:30 pm $2.00 per game, of which $1.00 goes to TCCC Just show up!!!! Or: contact, Sally Cook Tuesday Evenings - Community Center 7 pm Anyone interested in playing, please contact Lucy or Mac Beckwith Drive In Movies Wed nights 8 pm Coco Bar Parking Lot Wed the 11 th Real Steel $5.00 per person, under 5, free Popcorn $3.00 small, $4.00 medium, $7.00 large Candy and chocolate bars $1.50, water $1.00, beer, $5.00 Contact: Mathew Claridge

2 2 Library The Library has undergone some changes since summer, including new books, and some new shelving Open 6 days a week Mon thru Fri 3-5 Sat The Library experienced a break-in in early Dec and had many DVDs stolen, which is a severe blow to the regular cash flow! If you have a large supply, please think of donating to the library. Large and small items for the March 3 rd Yard Sale Fundraiser, can be picked up on Thursdays. Call Kathleen Pinder to arrange : Tennis Club Fitness Men s Doubles Groups play 3 times a week Mon. Wed., Fri. at 3 pm Ladies Day twice a week Tue. & Thur. 9 am Tournaments are held in Feb, March, & April Check at tennis courts for details and schedules Lessons and Instructional matches are available with the tennis pro : Ivan Russell Court Rentals : Hard courts $16 an hr. Clay courts $ 20 an hr Lessons with Pro : $55 an hr. $30 ½ hr. Tennis raquet rentals : $4.00 an hr per racket Men s Doubles ; $7 per person Ladies Doubles : $7 per person Classes with Cathi Monday and Friday 8 a.m. at the Coco Bar

3 3 Stretch, strengthen & stabilize, using weights, Bring mat - $4.00 a class Water Aerobics with Cathi Tuesday and Thursday at 8.30 am Mariners Cove heated pool - $4.00/class Regenerative Yoga with Carol Wed & Sat at Coco Bar Class is appropriate for both beginners and seasoned practitioner. Goal is to work all tissues of the body, coordinate breath & movement & increase physical and mental ease. Bring Yoga mat or large towel Aerobics with Kate Tue & Thur at the Coco Bar, 8AM to 9:15 Bring mat, weights of any kind & water Community Church Interdenominational services Sunday 9 a.m. At the Community Center Jan 8 & 15 Randy Newman from Washington, D.C. Jan 22 & 29 Tom Tarrants also from Washington, D.C. Stop in and say hello to the Minister in Residence at the Parsonage Ladies Bible Study Tuesdays at 3:30 Studying Becoming a Woman of Simplicity Call or for location Men s Prayer Time Friday morning at 7 at the Community Center Breakfast at the Spinaker follows Humane Society A very busy month at the TCHS, caring for 2 cats, a stray dog, and a new litter of puppies, who have been rescued in S. Florida They never know what tomorrow will bring! Please remember, Until there are none, Rescue One

4 4 Birding With WOODY 1st Sat of each month, 5:30 am! Meet in front of bank Corbett Medical Center James Hull, MD Darlene Hiatt, ARNP Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9 am 12:30 & 1:30 5 pm Dr. Hull at the office : Tuesdays : 1-5 pm, Thursday: 9-1pm Closed Weekends & National Holidays Walk Ins Welcome and Appointments at , Ph/Fax For Emergencies ONLY or Ladies 18-hole Golf Ladies meet at 8:45 each Wed morning, at the course Sign up at the Golf Course every Monday by noon Or, call Kate Moran Yearly dues are $20.00 with a $2,50 weekly fee Jan. 4 th Season Opener/ Shamble Jan. 11 Hot Potato Jan 18 - Beat the Pro Jan Scramble, followed by lunch at the Spinaker Ladies 9-Hole Golf Meet at 10 a.m. at the Clubhouse Groups arranged at time of play Golf fees are to be paid to the pro prior to playing There is a $5.00 savings if you play with this group! There is no handicap and scoring is not necessary. Contact: Sally Cook , sallycook@sympatico.ca

5 5 Men s Golf Every Tuesday at 8:30AM, with play beginning at 9:00. The focus is to provide a golf event that is fast, fun and friendly. Using a random draw, players are sent out in threesomes in a focused effort to enable timely rounds played in under four hours. A modest payment of $5.00 is made by each player to contribute to a payoff pot groups can win the first 9 pot or second 9, or in rare occasions, both. Full handicaps are applied. Lunch is available after play fresh sandwiches and extras for $10. The course is in fine shape, Tuesdays are an opportunity to meet new friends, as well as to keep you game sharp or practice to improve. Art League The League meets Tuesday at 9:30AM. For information call Lorna Firstbrook at , Cay Events Jan.18 th -- New Directions Local Men s singing Group Gospel and Island Music 7:30 pm at the Community Center Tickets $10 at Library, TCPOA office, Board Member or at the door Afterglow to follow! Feb 8 th Birds of Abaco Woody Bracey Power Point Presentation with Questions and Answers 7:30 pm Community Center Tickets - $5.00 at Library, TCPOA office, Board Member or at the door Anyone needing special seating contact: Dewey Chase: