***For What It s Worth*** Janice Nelson, Editor November 30th, 2018 EDITOR S COMMENTS Tis the Season Santa is coming to Alpine Lake for breakfast! So, gather your little ones, or big ones, and join him and Mrs. Claus at the Lodge for a delicious buffet, cookie decorating and more. It promises to be a wonderful family holiday activity. Angel Tree gifts are due by December 4th. Just drop your gift off at the front desk of the Lodge. Thank you to Cathy Walters and her merry group of volunteers for decorating the Lodge so beautifully! Be sure to stop by and see how festive the rooms look! Light Up Night is December 1st and the PO Christmas/Holiday Party is on the 8th. So much to do for the holiday season at Alpine Lake. As always, be sure to check the Calendar of Events for all future activities. Also, do not forget to update your entry card(s) for the pool and fitness room. It s easy to do. Just hand them to the front desk ladies and they will take care of it for you! Have a wonderful weekend and hope to see you around the lake ANGEL TREE by Trish Birch Please have your Angel Tree Gifts back to the Lodge by Tuesday, December 4th. Questions, contact Trish at (434) 944-6184. Many thanks!! BREAKFAST WITH SANTA presented by Alpine Lake Resort Alpine Lake Resort is holding a Breakfast with Santa at the Alpine Lodge on Saturday, December 15th, from 9am to 11am. The breakfast buffet will include French toast sticks, pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, biscuits with gravy, and orange or apple juice. The buffet is FREE for all children 12 and under, and is only $7.95 for teens and adults. Breakfast with Santa activities include a picture taken with Santa, at no cost, and ready to take home that same morning. Mrs. Santa will hand out Christmas stockings*, and there will be stations for cookie decorating and a Christmas Story Time. Santa may have some extra surprises for you! Please join us in the Evergreene Room at Alpine Lodge to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Merry Christmas!! *There are a limited number of stockings available, so please don't wait until the last minute to visit with Santa. BLOOD DRIVE by Jenni Mills The next FWIW will be issued on Friday, December 14th. Please email all articles to Janice Nelson at mamaj11@yahoo.com. Terra Alta Civic Club is sponsoring An American Red Cross Blood Drive on December 26th, 12-4pm, at the Terra Alta Ambulance Squad. Free Long Sleeve Red Cross Tee Shirt while supplies last. COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE by Charlotte Wiles The Alpine Lake Calendars for 2019 will be printed by the end of December. 1
REMINDER: TERRA ALTA RESCUE SQUAD AND FIRE DEPT At this time of year, please consider donating monetarily to these organizations who do so much for our community. Rescue Squad: 1124 E. State Ave., Terra Alta, WV 26764/ Fire Dept: 1120 E. State Ave, Terra Alta, WV 26764. CHRISTMAS EVE GATHERING by Sheila Amato Continuing a wonderful Alpine Lake Tradition CHRISTMAS EVE GATHERING at the Boathouse ~Monday, Dec. 24th from 4:30pm 7pm at the Boathouse ~Doors open 4:30pm ~Appetizers 5pm ~Dinner 5:30pm we will be done in time for you to attend local church services. Anne and Sheila will provide: Fried chicken, roast leg of lamb & baked ham, coffee, tea, creamer, sugar and sugar substitute, plates, silverware and napkins. Bring your favorite appetizer, side dish or dessert to share... and whatever you want to drink. Property owners can sign up at the Lodge or call Ann Isennock (304) 789-5041 or Sheila Amato (304) 789-5555 no later than Thursday, December 20th to tell us how many people from your family/friends are coming, and to let us know which of your favorite dishes you will bring to share. Please sign up early we can accommodate only 50 people. Children are welcome! BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE by Cathy Walters A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to the 19 ALPOA volunteers who decked the halls with boughs of holly + an assortment of festive & fabulous trees, lights & ornaments (inside & outside) + prepared delicious soups, breads & desserts! Hope you have (or will) stop by the Lodge's "Winter Wonderland" and get into the spirit of the Christmas season at beautiful Alpine Lake. Light up night will be amazing and bright! Very special shout outs to Sabrina & Jim Liggett of The Painted Cupboard for their many generous crafted donations, to Robin Turner & Rhoda Fitzsimmons for their creative contributions, and to Mitch Tasker for his enthusiastic and willing help! Reminder: The upstairs Laker s Lounge "All-Sports Tree' is still in need of ornaments representing your favorite college or pro teams. Looking ahead: Clean up/tear down will be the afternoon of Saturday, January 5th. May your holidays be filled with peace and love and joy! REMINDER: TERRA ALTA FOOD BANK There is an ongoing need to replenish supplies at our local food bank so please add your donations to help this worthy cause. There is a box inside the front foyer of the Lodge for your convenience. 2
PROPERTY OWNERS COMMITTEE by Bernie & Birgit Stock As in years past, we will have our Property Owners Holiday/Christmas Party (Saturday, December 8th) and our Employee Holiday/Christmas Party (Sunday, December 16th). In regards to the latter, the Property Owners Committee will provide Gift Cards to our employees and assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE FORTHCOMING IN THE SHADOW BOXES, ONLINE AND AT THE FRONT DESK. There will be a sign-up sheet at the front desk for both events or you may wish to call in. Reservations are needed to ensure proper preparation. Please help if you are able. Call B&B at (304) 789-2443 or (301) 501-0910 so we don t have to call you! Also, individual $$ donations to supplement the Gift Card expenses will be appreciated. Let s make them nice events...and dress for the occasion. Also, we ll be decorating the Boathouse interior and exterior (if possible) on Monday, December 3rd, at 10am. Please feel free to come and help. It s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... FRONT DESK Monday - Thursday: 8am 4pm Friday & Saturday: 8am 5pm ALPINE LAKE LODGE HOURS LAKERS LOUNGE Monday Thursday: 4pm --9pm Friday: 4pm 9pm Sunday: 8am--3pm Saturday: 8am--9pm Sunday: 8am to 12pm FITNESS CENTER MT. LAUREL ROOM OPEN DAILY from 5am 11pm Monday Friday: 4pm 9pm POOL OPEN DAILY from 5am 11pm PRO SHOP * CLOSED Saturday: 8am 9pm Sunday: 8am 12 noon EVERGREENE DINING ROOM Sunday-Saturday CLOSED** **Evergreene Dining Room will be open as needed on Friday and Saturday nights at management s discretion. FREE CLASSIFIED ADS A Service for our Community FOR SALE: Nearly new 7.5 Englewood Pine Pre-lit artificial Christmas tree with pole-to-pole electrical connection. Only one light plug (which is in the tree base) so you don t have to search for tree section plugs. Six hundred energy-saving clear LED lights; lights stay lit if a bulb burns out, is loose or missing. Tree is self-shaping for easy set-up and storage. Instruction manual included. Tree is in excellent condition but have downsized to a slim model. Original price was $350. This beautiful tree can be yours for $125. Call Sue at (304) 789-6382. (11-30) FOR SALE: King Cobra 4-gap wedge & PW Irons, 1,3,4,5 metal woods, Ping putter, & Bag excellent condition. $150. (301) 501-0255. (11/16) PET SITTING & HOUSE CHECKS: Call Kay Bayer (304) 789-2111. WATCH BATTERIES: Batteries available for most watches $1 installed for most or under $1 if you install it yourself. Contact John Laing (304) 789-6120. 3
TAX SERVICES: Dorinda Kisner, CPA, and staff providing professional services for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts. Tax planning, compliance, estimated payments, consulting and accounting services locally in Terra Alta. Contact us at (304) 789-6082 or email at questions@kisnercpa.com INSURANCE: Carrie See Insurance is located on Alpine Lake Road. We love working with Alpine residents, the homes are so beautiful and well maintained! We offer great rates on homeowners and automobile insurance, annuities and investments, life insurance, and business operations coverage. Give us a call for a free quote! (304) 789-5585 or email us at carrieseeinsurance@gmail.com. ALPOA OPEN BOARD MEETING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th at 10am DATES TO REMEMBER (A handy summary of dates to put on your calendar now) Please note that the following events occur weekly on the day and time noted: Mondays Mon., Wed., Fri. Mon., Wed., Fri. Tues. & Thurs. Wed. Thursdays 10am - 3pm Sew Together Rhododendron Room 8:30am-9:30am Power Aerobics Lodge 1:30 pm --Group Swim--Informal--Pool 8am-9am--Water Aerobics Pool 10am Needlework Club - Rhododendron Room 7pm Property Owners Game Night Boathouse 10am 11am OPEN FORUM w/gm LODGE (3rd Thurs. of each month) 10am 12pm BRAILLE WORKSHOP Rhododendron Room 6pm Shuffle Board starting November 1st - Lodge Note: Dump Open: Tues/Thurs 7am 4pm & Saturdays 7am-4pm T.A. Recycling Plant Open: Tues/Thurs 8am 3pm, and Saturdays 8am til Noon 2nd Monday of each month 7pm Terra Alta Civic Club TA Ambulance Hall 2 nd Sunday of each month 7am 1pm Kingwood VFD Breakfast 3 rd Saturday of each month 9am ALPUC Board Meeting (June s annual mtg., Sept., Nov.) 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month: 7pm- East Preston Lions Club Meeting Rhododendron Room COMING EVENTS (Please put on your calendar now don t miss a thing watch for more details): Date Location Time Event Sa., 12/1 Evergreene Room 6pm Light Up Night Mon. 12/3 Boathouse 10am Decorating Boathouse Tu. 12/4 Gift deadline for Angel Tree Angel Tree Wed., 12/5 Christmas Sing Along 7pm-8pm Dennett Manor Nursing Home Sa., 12/8 Lodge PO Christmas Party Sa. 12/15 Lodge 9am-11am Breakfast with Santa Sun., 12/16 Lodge Employee Christmas Party Mon., 12/24 Boathouse 4:30pm-7pm Christmas Eve Gathering Wed. 12/26 TA Ambulance Squad 12pm-4pm Blood Drive Th., 12/31 Evergreene Room New Year s Eve Party Mon., 1/14 Boathouse 5pm Dinner and a Movie 4
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