The South Ponte Vedra News May 2017 News Editor: Diane Henn dbpastore@bellsouth.net MONTHLY HAPPENINGS Monthly Social 2 nd Friday 6-8:30 PM Bridge Thursdays 6:30 PM Exercise Class Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9AM Mah Jongg Tuesdays & Fridays 1PM Tai Chi Tuesdays & Thursdays 9AM Bingo 3 rd Wednesday 7PM Book Club 3 rd Monday 7PM Ladies Who Lunch 3 rd Friday 11:30 PM Men Who Munch 3 rd Thursday 12PM Dear Neighbors, PRESIDENT S MESSAGE May is here and the consistently warm weather has arrived right on schedule in our little corner of Florida. It always amazes me that we anxiously wait for the very warm weather to arrive and then immediately start worrying about the inevitable shortage of rain. The April Second Friday Dinner was a big success as the Social Committee and selected members (depending on your last name) offered up a vast array of delightful entrees. The 50:50 raffles continue to be a significant part of our fundraising efforts for our reserve fund which is necessary to support our aging infrastructure. Despite my best efforts to write down the names of the lucky winners, I misplaced them and my normal backup in situations like this (my wife) wasn t there and so cannot help me out. Anyway, congratulations to the winners who pocketed around $130. Ed Olsen has now been designated as the permanent 50:50 ticket salesperson. The comment was overheard that Ed could sell sand in the desert. We also had some guests who recently moved to the area and are interested in joining our Association. All in all, a nice evening. The Bingo group enjoyed the third Wednesday and we had what seemed to be a first. I believe Ruth Ann Clarke won half of all the games played. I heard through the grapevine that she took her cards home to have them framed. Not a bad return on investment. Thanks to Diane Henn for providing great desserts. Once again last month, Ed Olsen and his Wheelchair Ramp Building Team(s) were busy in April. They built two new wheelchair access ramps for disabled seniors in St. Johns County. Many of our members are actively involved and donate their considerable time and energy to these worthwhile construction projects. The President of the Council on Aging came to lend her experience. It was great to have two women join the ramp building efforts this past month! On a different note, we are in urgent need of one of you to take over the coordination role for Second Friday Dinners for the remainder of 2017. From our nearly 240 members, I am confident that somewhere among you we will find a volunteer to take over this important role. Please be reminded to mark your calendars for June 17 for the Luau at SPVCA. More to come on that event. Hope to see you at the May Second Friday! South Ponte Vedra Civic Association, Inc. 2724 South Ponte Vedra Blvd. 829-2486 patz@bellsouth.net Archives www.spvca.net Mark Powell SPVCA President 904 826-3625
SPVCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016-2017 President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Membership Committee Social Committee Social Committee Co-Chair Legal Civic Affairs Building and Landscape Building Coordinator Director at Large News Editor Mark Powell, marklpowell52@gmail.com Dennis Froio, dnkfroio@att.net Ivan Juric, ivanjuric1234@comcast.net Paula Allmen, pallmen@icloud.com Ron Cook, c.ronald232@comcast.net Lisa Rasch, Lrasch@yahoo.com Dale Roseman, rfrog@bellsouth.net Alan Fisher, amfpalegal@aol.com Dennis Froio, dnkfroio@att.net Ken McGill, kenmcgill6170@comcast.net Janet Gandara, surfsidedesigns@comcast.net Bill Smith, wmsmith@i-ea.com Diane Henn, dbpastore@bellsouth.net 826=4401 LADIES WHO LUNCH MEN WHO MUNCH 4325 Myrtle Street St. Augustine, FL 32084 Friday, May 19th, 11:30 AM To join the group, Call Dale at 829-6928 3787 Palm Valley Road Thursday, May 18th, 12 PM To join the group, Contact Bill at: hennw@bellsouth.net Don t forget There are many homes with empty pantries. Help those families keep food on the table by donating to the bin at the SPVCA. SPVCA FOOD PANTRY BINGO THIS MONTH 3 rd Wednesday, 7PM May 17 th BOOK CLUB 3 rd Monday May 15 th, 7PM A Gentleman In Moscow By Amor Towles A Gentleman in Moscow immerses us in another elegantly drawn era with the story of Count Alexander Rostov. When, in 1922, he is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit and who has never worked a day in his life, now lives in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel s doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him a doorway into a much larger world of emotional discovery. Amazon Please join us. More players mean higher Payouts!
FRIENDLY FACES AT THE 1ST FRIDAY SOCIAL APRIL 7TH
You re Invited to Our SPVCA Hawaiian Luau! Saturday, June 17 th, 6 PM - Piña Coladas - - Buffet Dinner of Traditional Hawaiian Dishes - Including - Authentic Hawaiian Roast Pig, Sides & Desserts - - Classic Island Music by Ash Reeder Tropical Music - (Hawaiian Attire Encouraged!) - Dancing, Hula Contest - - Plenty of time for Cutting the Rug after Dinner - - Cost is only $28 per person - (Need to know # of people ASAP to estimate the size of the pig) RSVP Checks (payable to SPVCA) must be received by Monday June 5 th ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Send to: SPVCA Attn: Pat Christensen 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd Anyone who can help, please contact Pat Christensen at andypat@aol.com or call at 904-814-2586
AUGUST SOCIAL EVENT ALHAMBRA DINNER THEATER SAVE THE DATE! AUGUST 9, 2017 The South Ponte Vedra Civic Association Social Committee is planning a trip to the Alhambra Dinner Theater to see the musical Annie on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017. This Broadway hit has been one of the most popular shows ever! The trip will leave from the SPVCA parking lot at 5:00 pm and will take us by bus to the Alhambra. Along the way, we will enjoy beer, wine and light snacks. At the theater we will have a three-course dinner and then watch the show. Afterwards, we will return to SPVCA by bus, arriving around 11:00pm. The cost, $80.00 per person, includes a three-course dinner, the show, bus transportation to and from the theater, drinks on the bus and all gratuities. Reservation: Please reserve seats for (name) for the Alhambra Dinner Theater on August 9 th. Enclosed is $80.00 for each person. Please make checks payable to: South Ponte Vedra Civic Association. Thank you. Please sign above, clip this entire Reservation Section and return to: SPVCA Attn: Dale Roseman 2724 South Ponte Vedra Blvd.
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