Newsletter February 2016

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1 Newsletter February 2016 Residential Manager and Activities Coordinator and Sales Office ext. 8 Southern Meadow News A great thank you goes out to Linda Synden and Thelma Sroka for all of their hard work with the Memorial Tree. Three sayings for the Plaque were sent out for a vote. Thank you to all that voted and provided feedback. In a community with over 100 homes it is very hard to please everyone. The saying that was the most popular was In memory of our departed Southern Meadow Family. Always in our hearts. This is what will be on the plaque. There will be point persons for each of the activities at the Club House, however the point person will require assistance with setting up before an event or cleaning up after the event. Please feel free to contact the point person and offer your assistance. At the Club House On February 11th at 11:15 in the clubhouse there will be a discussion about the distribution of the 50/50 funds. If you have contributed to the 50/50 and would like to make a suggestion please join us at the meeting. Several new residents have moved into Southern Meadow these past few months, so there will be a Meet & Greet scheduled for February 22 provides an opportunity for new and old residents to mingle and get to know each other. There will be a Super Bowl Party and Men s Chili Cook off on February 7 at 5:00 pm. The sign-up sheet is posted at the clubhouse. Please sign up and note if you will be making chili. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. The Pool on the Super Bowl is sold out. Look for the winners. POC Paul Zimmerman 1

2 Coffee Talk February 25 th at 2 pm in the Club House. What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. POC Patti Papineau Grief Support Thursday February 11 th at 7pm, Southern Meadows support group would like to invite anyone who is having a difficult time dealing with the death of a loved one. Sometimes it is comforting to know that you are not alone in how you feel. Please join us if you need to talk or if you just want to listen. There is no pressure. We meet the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. POC Linda Synden Caring Committee The next Caring Committee meeting is Monday, February 8 th at 1:00 pm. Please note that this is a new time! POC Ginny Stewart Recent Reads This month we will be meeting on February 3 rd at 7:00 pm. During these cold winter s nights, you will be reading snug and warm in your home. On the 3 rd come and share the exciting books you have read. POC Ellen Ainge Mah-jong 2 Mahjong will be played on alternate Saturdays at 1:00. They decided to play on a bi-weekly basis at 1:00 pm beginning Jan 30th and all are welcome. They have multiple playing sets so many can play multiple tables if there is a large turnout. They will be playing Asian rules mahjong as opposed to American rules mahjong. POC Ling Reuter Dominoes/Rummikub Dominoes will meet on Thursday evenings on February 4 th and 18 th at the Club House at 7 pm. Billiards Any one interested in playing pool/billiards on Mondays at 2:00 pm at the Club House, please come over. Bingo Bingo will be held on Friday February 12 th and 26 th at 1 PM. POC Don Sienkiewicz Wood Wood will continue throughout 2016 on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm in the Clubhouse. If you are curious about this craft or think you might like to give it a try, stop in and check it out! For more info, feel free to contact POC Fred Ainge at or stop by at 179 Daffodil Drive. Exercise in the Clubhouse Exercise will continue, as we have been with low impact M, W, F, at 8:30. for seniors is on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8:30. Beginner yoga is at 9:30 on Mon. Toning and Zumba are $5 pp. per class.

3 If anyone would like an exercise class at a later time, they can get a group together to play the DVDs as the 8:30 group does. The DVDs and Leslie Sansone Walking DVDs are stored in the drawer under the clubhouse TV. Walking in the pool is fun and good exercise. A group of ladies go to Lake Forest High School Monday - Friday to swim. They leave at 10:30 and return by 12:30. They are in the pool from 11 to 12. If you want more information, contact Holly Dozois. Scrabble There is a group who have been playing Scrabble every Thursday afternoon from 1 4 pm in the Poker Room of the Club House. If you are interested in playing, come and join them. Bowling The bowling alley time is 1:00 pm on Tuesdays at Dover Bowl-arama. Come join in the fun and camaraderie with neighbors and friends. Stitching On Thursday afternoon, a group meets for Stitching from 1 4 pm at the Club House. Those involved have multiple projects going on, such as quilting, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, and sewing. Anyone wishing to join the group is welcome. LRC Left, Right, Center will be held on February 1 st, 15 th and 29 th at 7:00 pm. This dice game is played for money. If 3 you are interested, stop by and check out the game one night. It s a fun time with fun people. POC Flo Zimmerman Hand and Foot Hand and foot will be the first and third Tuesdays at 1:30. This month the games will be held on February 2 nd and 16 th. Hand and Foot is a card game played with multiple decks of cards. It s played for points and lots of fun with more fun people. POC Ginny Stewart Men s or Ladies luncheons. The luncheons will be on February 15 th at noon. The Men will be going to the Jimmy s Grille in Bridgeville and the Ladies will be meeting at Frazier s in Dover. POC Men Paul Zimmerman, POC Ladies Flo Zimmerman Upcoming Events Don Z will be running a March Madness NCAA Basketball pool in March after pairings are announced Criteria: 1) 32 openings only 2) $5 for 2 picks in your choice of regions (4) 3) Drawings are random ( don't have to know anything about teams) 4) Draw first for order of draw 5) Draw random for 2 teams 6) If all 32 picks are not met, can draw again for $5 until all 32 openings are gone 7) There are 5 winners--final 4 and champion 8) $160 take-in : payout $32 each 9) Can draw for neighbor---draw time TBA

4 March 14 Pi Day. Point persons are Phil Saxe and Thelma Sroka 17 St. Patrick s Day party with a corned beef cook off. (point person Flo Z.) Mark your calendars for 6-7 pm Wednesday March 23! Paul dewolfe will be performing songs from the 50's- 90's at the clubhouse! Paul dewolfe is a versatile singer whose musical roots began with the sounds of the 1950s. Paul has been performing professionally for over 30 years in bands and as a solo vocalist. He has been active in community theater in comedies, musicals and dramas, all of which have contributed to his comfortable stage presence and his ability to engage the audience in his performances. Paul is proficient in many musical styles including Rock, Country, Blues, Standard and Oldies. His performances and song choices are custom-tailored to the event or audience, and with over 250 backing tracks at his disposal ranging from the 1940"s-1990's, Paul's singing is appreciated by audiences of all ages. Here are some links to view Paul! The show is free! Ot_TBcU Elvis Tribute aso7rnw 9fzeXUM Dean Martin Classics April 15 Dinner with Friends. 22 Garden Day. Pick your plot! 4 TBA Visit by the Master Gardener May 30 Memorial Day ceremony (point persons Lisa K. and Ron P.) and picnic (point persons Ellen A. and Patti P.) June 3-4 Garage/Yard Sale 11 Solar Plunge (Point person Sharon C.) 20 Celebrating the Summer Solstice (Point person Sharon C.) February Birthdays 1 Jay Cowart 2 Ellen Ainge 4 Wayne Virgin 10 Marta Alvarado 12 Barbara Pope 13 Dawn Storr 14 Patti Papineau 22 Ron Papineau 23 George Lynk 24 Mel Rosenbaum 26 Steve Merion USO Receipts Thanks to everyone who has been putting their Redner's receipts in the box in the Clubhouse. Just a reminder that near the bottom of the receipt, where the 'Save-A-Tape' number is located, has to be on the receipt for the USO to be able to use it. The USO will continue to collect receipts as long as Redner's runs the Save-A-Tape Program -- also known as the Gas Perks Program. So far over $1,300 has been received from all the receipts by SM and other communities and individuals! Your help is truly appreciated! POC Helen Durkin

5 USO Wish List this month 1. Teddy Grahams (Individually Packaged) 2. Keurig Cups (Coffee & Hot Chocolate) 3. Pretzels (Individually Packaged) 4. Coffee Creamer 5. Nuts (Individually Packaged) 6. (Individually Wrapped) 7. Peanut Butter (Individually Packaged Cups) 8. Ziplock Freezer Storage Bags (Gallon Size) In the Delaware Area First Saturdays in the First State Programs and events on the first Saturday of each month. Sites are open, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m., check website for details: RK/firststateheritage/programs/index.asp Free admission! Something new every month! Discover Delaware's Capital Frederica Senior Center Line Dancing at FSC on Wednesdays Beginner class 9:30 10:15 High Beginner 10:30 11:15 Free for members. Fundraisers February 6 th Spaghetti Dinner and Karaoke Night featuring our very own neighbors, The Beans! March 12 th Wild Game Dinner May 7 th Chicken and Dumpling dinner August 6 th Crab Feast October 22 nd Jones Boys The Karaoke Dinner Night Saturday, February 6 th from 5 pm 9 pm Enjoy great entertainment all you can eat spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert, silent auction, 50/50, BYOB. Karaoke will be provided by Southern Meadow s own Darlene and Brian Bean. Come and enjoy a great evening. Tickets cost $10.00 per person and $15.00 per couple. All proceeds benefit Frederica Senior Center. Trips February 1 & 2 (7:00 am Monday 8 pm Tuesday) See Puxtawney, PA for Groundhog Day. $ February 10 Rainbow Theater $60.00 Saturday, February 27 th 7:30 am 8 pm Pennsylvania Delaware Valley Woodcarvers Annual Show and Competition. $20.00 There are notary services available at the center at no charge. Outreach services can assist you in navigating the complicated systems of Social Security, VA, supplemental insurance, and heating assistance. Modern Maturity Center The MMC will hold its dinner dance on February 9 th. Your feedback is appreciated. If you want to place any information into the newsletter, please contact Christine Stewart before the 15 th of the month and/or Patti at papapineau@comcast.net or or stop by at 187 Daffodil Drive. Articles placed into the newsletter are by the community members and not necessarily sanctioned by the community 5

6 February 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 7-LRC 2 1:30 Hand and Foot 3 7-Recent 4 7 Dominoes/ Rummikub 5 6 8: Private Party 7 5 Game Day and Chili Cook Off 8 1 Caring Committee 9 Reads Grief Support Bingo 13 1-Mahjong Men s & Ladies Luncheons 7-LRC Meet & Greet 16 1 Bowling 1:30 Hand and Foot 23 1:30 Hand and Foot Dominoes/ Rummikub 25 2 Coffee Talk - Reiki Bingo Mahjong LRC