An Active Adult Resident Owned Community
Come join your friends and neighbors at the annual La Casa Thanksgiving pot luck dinner. It starts at 1:00 p.m. in the Rec Hall. Please bring a dish to share for 8 people, your own table service, flatware and BYOB. Coffee will be served.
Guests are invited to decorate their tables and stay after dinner to socialize or play games. Contact Mary Borst at 941-429-6702 for more information. See you there!
Friday, November 21st, is your Activity Association’s annual wine & cheese party. All active members of the Activity Association are invited to attend and no sign up sheet is required. Just come and be a part of the fun. We will be showcasing our 2015 All-Star Shows, along with some special La Casa talent. It all starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Rec Hall and your Activity Association Board Members will be serving you all night. See you there.
by Tim Davis
The Wednesday morning coffee hours in the Rec Hall are a La Casa tradition, and a great way for new residents to learn about everything La Casa has to offer. There is always a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board (near the drinking fountain) so that we know how many doughnuts to order (and Yummy’s doughnuts are just that – YUUUUUMMMMY!!)
Come listen to our sponsors as they tell you about the services they offer – many of our residents recommend these sponsors and have had good experiences with them. The sponsor’s of December’s coffee hours are:
December 2 – Farley Funeral Homes
December 10 – the La Casa Annual Christmas Coffee Hour with gifts, entertainment and guest visitors!
December 17 – Sun Coast Credit Union, which has just opened for business in North Port
December 24th – Christmas Eve: No coffee hour so you can prepare for the BIG DAY!!
December 31 – New Year’s Eve: No coffee hour as we prepare to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Rec Hall with a big party! Tickets go on sale for New Year’s Eve before the December 10th Coffee Hour!
The sponsor for the November 12th coffee hour is Sprynal and Associates, a financial management company. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Rec Hall.
On Saturday, October 11th, there will be a Celebration of Life for Verda Mello who passed away on September 4th. It will begin at noon in the Club House. All are invited to attend in honor of Verda.
On Sunday, November 9th, there will be a Celebration of Life for Bob Jozwiak in the Rec Hall starting at noon. Bob’s many friends from the Bocce Club will be assisting the Memorial Committee in welcoming all to honor Bob’s memory with his many friends and family.
Contact Marilee Taylor for information about either of these events, or to volunteer to help (426-3159).
Saturday, October 18th is La Casa’s annual OKTOBERFEST!!! Ladies: get your dirndl’s ironed and ready to go; gentlemen dust off your lederhosen and everyone bring their steins! And get ready to have a great night celebrating this time-old tradition! Happy Hour starts at 5:00; a catered dinner will be at 6:00; and dancing will fill the night until 10:00.
It’s all part of another wonderful night at La Casa’s Rec Hall with your pleasure in mind! Get your reserved seat tickets while still available, starting at the October 1st Coffee Hour (and stay for coffee and a donut and learn what our featured speaker has to offer). We will be selling tickets at bingo and coffee hour’s until sold out – but, we are limited to 300 guests.
Don’t miss out on this super fun event. It’s the start of the 2014-15 Season and we want to see you all there!
On Saturday, July 19th, La Casa’s Activity Association hosted the July dance featuring the music of Rock “N Rhythm, a singing band made up of two vacalists from Port Charlotte who perform a wide variety of music from oldies, blues, doo wop, country to rock and roll and Motown. A great time was had by all who attended. Our next dance will be Saturday August 16th with Alex the Barber.
Linda and Carolyn, “Rock ‘N Rhythm,” perform at July’s Activity Association dance.
The “calm before the storm” at La Casa’s Rec Hall Saturday night.
Board member Dan Smith and his wife, Linda, were in charge of selling 50/50 tickets to the crowd.
HOA board chairman, Randy Burlison and wife Fran, arrive for the festivities.
Paul Stevens, head of La Casa’s Veterans Club, dances with wife Laura.
One of our own web site editors, Paul Reed, hams it up with Fran Burlison. Is Randy going to get jealous???
A table of happy La Casa residents enjoying the July dance.
Another fun bunch of residents enjoying the music of Rock “N Rhythm at Saturday’s dance.
Jean Schreiber and George Meekins take a stroll on the dance floor.
La Casa line dancers take over the floor to the music of Boot Scottin Boogie.
The Monday night Activity Association meetings have been cancelled for the months of July and August. Our next meeting will be Monday, September 8th. Have a wonderful summer!!
News From Your Activity Association
By Tim Davis, President
Happy Birthday to our nation – 238 years young! It seems like only yesterday when we were celebrating our Bicentennial. Our northern neighbors will be celebrating their 147th birthday on July 1st, Canada Day, and we hope they also have a great celebration.
By the time you receive this Newsletter, all tickets will have been sold for La Casa’s 4th of July celebration in the Rec Hall, but those of you that have tickets will enjoy another day of fun and activities starting off with our traditional decorated Golf Cart Parade at 11:15 a.m., followed by lunch and bingo. Many thanks to our great cooks, George Meekins and Dan Smith, who will be serving up some sizzling food.
By popular demand we decided to bring back Wednesday Night at the Movies, beginning on July 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the Rec Hall. Watch Channel 195 and www.lacasaroc.com closer to the date to find out what movie will be playing. Remember this is a free event. We are also providing free popcorn, so BYOB and have fun. More movie nights will follow in August and September.
On Saturday, July 19th, we will have another dance featuring the music of Rock ‘N Rhythm. Reserved tickets will go on sale before the July 9th Coffee Hour and continue at Bingo until the night of the dance. July’s Pot Luck dinner will be held on Friday the 25th beginning at 5:00 p.m. Bring a dish to share for at least 8, your own tableware and BYOB. Coffee will be served. Stay after to play games or cards, head out to the pool or just socialize with your friends and neighbors.
Registration on www.lacasaroc.com continues to climb over the summer and I keep hearing many positive comments about how this new tool makes it very easy to find out what is going on in La Casa. Tell your neighbors and friends so they can sign up. Those of you up north can easily access the site and see what awaits you when you return next Season. Everyone have a safe and joyous 4th of July and keep watching for more summer activities to keep you busy!
Every Thursday, from 1 to 3, Shirlene and Emily will host basic bridge lessons for those of you that want to play, or just want to brush up on your bidding techniques. Call Shirlene (423-7264) or Emily (426-4908) to reserve a slot.
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