Whispering Palms Social Club Site: ANNOUNCEMENTS

See "Activity Updates" page for more information

about some of the ANNOUNCEMENT items.

June, 2012

Dear Friends at Whispering Palms,

This is an announcement I hate to make, but health issues have made necessary. I have resigned my position as President of the Social Club Board, and Clyde and I have moved into a ground-level condo in Vista Royale, near McKee Garden in Vero Beach. It's lovely here, very convenient for Clyde, and near our son and my sister. As much as we like our new surroundings, nothing will ever seem quite as much like home in Florida as Whispering Palms.

The Board has planned some special surprises for you this Season, and I hope you will take part and enjoy them as much as we enjoyed planning them for you.

The Board will need even more volunteers to carry out these plans. Please step forward and discover how much fun it is to participate behind the scenes with other residents and campers.

Clyde and I will miss you all, but carry great memories with us.

Thank you for letting me serve on the Board these past years.

It has been a period of enlightenment and joy for me. Party on, WPSC!

Sincerely,

Lynn Parkis

-- LOTS OF PHOTOS --
See "News and Views"
for Views of Mardi Gras,
Computer Classes, Tennis, etc.

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Election Results - Corrected in MARCH ANNOUNCEMENTS below:

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FEBRUARY ANNOUNCEMENTS and REMINDERS

HOA – Tues. Feb. 8 – VOTE FOR BOARD MEMBERS

A quorum of at least 130 people is needed to hold elections. Therefore, it is extremely important that all mobile-home and park-model owners attend! You may vote whether or not you have paid dues for 2011. You may vote by proxy (have someone else vote for you) by getting a Proxy Form from Mary (Sam) Mydlarz (218 Bill Allen Cr. W -- 989-370-0099) prior to the vote. You may give your name to a Board Member if you wish to be a candidate for office, or your may be nominated from the floor prior to voting, and you will be listed as a candidate.

This is a Very Important Whispering Palms Annual Homeowners Meeting. It is very important we get the majority of homeowners to YOUR meeting. We can not depend on our neighbors to do our work. Your opinion is important so make your voice heard. Election of directors, information from the office, and issues important to you. “One voice is like a whisper, but many voice are like a roar.” This is why we need you to be a member.

Thank you.

Sam

SOCIAL CLUB – Thurs. Feb. 10 – VOTE FOR BOARD MEMBERS

Every Park resident, fulltime or seasonal, is eligible to vote for Board Members. Voting will begin in immediately after the Social Club General Meeting and continue in Main Hall until 2:00. We have a good list of candidates, and five positions to fill, so come make your wishes known.

SECRET PALS – 11-1:00 Feb. 1. Come discover last year’s Pal, and get another for next year.

SHUFFLEBOARD LEAGUE GAMES – 12:30 Wed. Feb. 2 & Wed. Feb. 23 -- Shuffleboard League hosts games here. Come watch our great team compete!

OPEN BARGAIN CORNER DAY – 8-1:00 Sat. Feb. 5 – Open to the public. Besides Bargain Corner sales outside, you’ll find coffee & donuts, crafts, a yummy bake sale, hot lunch at MH, and (for Park residents only) a Raffle. Don’t miss the fun!

VALENTINES DAY DANCE – 7:30 Sat. Feb. 12 – Tickets: Diane Beasant 772-589-1996, 127 Jimmy St.

SHUFFLEBOARD TURKEY SHOOT – 9:30 Sat. Feb. 19 -- Everyone welcome. Sign up in MH. $1.00 Entry Fee. Prizes, Free Coffee. Come join the fun! You don’t have to be a good shuffler to win a prize.

SPAGHETTI DINNER – 5:00 Sat. Feb. 19 – Bring your own place setting & beverage. Tickets are $7 from Joe Noto, Bill Thorpe, Victor Danyla, Helene Brouillard, Don Inrig, Sam Mydlarz.

ORPHEUM CIRCUIT – 3:00 Sun. Feb. 20 – This barbershop quartet will entertain with song and comedy, honed over 10 years together. They are a local group, affiliated with the Melbourne City Harmoniques. Tickets will be $3.00. Watch for posters to find out where you can get tickets… or get them at the Social Club Meeting Thurs. Feb. 10.

LINE DANCING – No line dancing on Tues. February 22, or Wed. February 23.

KEYS -- If you have keys to any building or storage area belonging to Social Club, please sign the “Key List” hanging on the bulletin board in MH.

CORRECTIONS -- to “Community Directory,” first page:

HOA Board: Barbara Boardman - 201 Meanie Cr. E - snowbirdbarb@gmail.com.

Social Club Board: Joanne Small - 772-581-3723; Lynn Parkis - 518-852-8674;

John Kirk - 772-918-4069; Bill Thorpe - remove; Connie Antonellis - 200 Meanie Cr. W.

CANCELLED: HEALTH SCREENING – They are not scheduling this area this year.

CANCELLED: POT LUCKS – Cancelled for the rest of the Season.

CARDS & DOMINOES – Don’t be shy if you don’t know how to play – we’ll teach you! Bridge 1:00

Mon. & Thurs.; Cribbage 1:00 Mon.; Euchre 7:00 Mon.; Canasta 1:00 Thurs.; Dominoes 1:00 Fri.

HORSESHOES – 3:00 M-F. (Change of time.)

OSTEO EXERCISE – Meets early at 8:30 only on Tues. & Thurs. of HOA and Social Club mtgs.

SHUFFLEBOARD MIXERS – They’re back … thanks to Yvonne & Everett Taylor. 1:00 Thursdays.

REMINDER -- Donations must NOT be left OUTside Bargain Corner. You may drop small items at 131 Sue Ave. For large items, call Ron Clarke (772-581-7290) to meet you at Bargain Corner for drop off.

UNSUNG PARK HEROES: If you have been in this Park for any length of time, you know Nancy James who teaches line dancing, is on the Social Club Board, instructs osteoporosis exercises, and is involved "behind the scenes" in a whole lot of Park activities. Well, behind this great woman is a really great man, her husband, Dick. He helps her with everything and does it with a smile. Some things you probably don't know about--they clean out the refrigerators in the Main Hall at the end of the season, they buy supplies for our activities at the Main Hall, they straighten the storage room when needed, they make coffee and help clean up after lots of events and meetings. They help many of Park residents with personal issues and problems. We recognize, salute, and say a sincere "Thank You" to these unsung Park heroes."

1-13-2011 -- CORRECTIONS to Whispering Palms Community Directory:

Whispering Palms Homeowners Association Board -

Barbara Boardman lives at 201 Meanie Cr. E. Her e-mail

address is snowbirdbarb@gmail.com.

Whispering Palms Social Club Board -

Joanne Small's phone number is 772-581-3783

Lynn Parkis's phone number is 518-852-8674

John & Wendy Kirk's phone number is 772-918-4069

Connie Antonellis lives at 200 Meanie Cr. W.

Bill Thorpe is no longer a Board Member.

JANUARY ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. If you wish to use Baker Hall or Main Hall for a private event, you must reserve the hall in advance through Joanne Small (772-581-3783). ALSO, if you use a hall for any activity, Clean-Up is a Must! Straighten tables and chairs, wash & put away dishes, wipe down sink & counters, clean up the stove, make sure all trash is put in trash containers. The halls are used for many activities, and each group should be able to expect to come into a clean, neat area. Park staff is NOT responsible for cleaning up after private events.

2. Solicitors: A number of sales people have been canvassing in our Park recently. If you are approached by a salesperson or someone "giving something free," here's what to do: 1) Tell them that solicitation is not allowed in the Park. 2) Tell them that you are calling Security to report them. 3) Call Security (772-321-8584) and describe the people and their vehicle, with license plate number if possible. If you feel threatened in any way, you might also call 911. Above all, do not let these people into your home. This is often a way of "casing" a home for later robbery.

3. WPSPwhispers.blogspot.com: This Calendar, as well as “Activity Updates,” are posted throughout the month on our new website. Check out “Activity Descriptions” to find a new fun activity to join. See “Who’s Who,” and other useful information all in the same place.

4. You wanted plenty of advance notice, so here it is: The Mardi Gras Parade will be held March 6. Start planning now to turn your bikes, trikes, golf carts & scooters into spectacular floats!

5. Love music? Someone wants YOU! Call Norman Lachapelle (772-918-4926) to add your instrument to the Jammers’ ensemble. Call Wilt Lynn (217-827-9228) to add your voice to the Choir.

6. Safety: Porch and yard lights provide extra safety to residents who walk or ride along our roads in the evening. When possible, please turn your lights on in the evening.

7. Aldor: Aldor & Barbara Cournoyer thank everyone for their kind thoughts, prayers and concern. Aldor is progressing in his therapy program at Miami Veterans Hospital. Barbara says, “If you thought he was bad in his golf cart, wait till you see him in his wheel chair … it has gears!” No date is set yet for him to break out and rejoin us here.

8. Tired of “forgetting” to join an activity? Right now, use a Highlighter to mark those event dates on the Calendar on the other side. Here are some things you won’t want to miss:

Ping Pong organization meetings – Jan. 3, 5 and 7, 1:30 in Baker Hall. Jane Ovenden asks that you try to attend at least one session. Call Jane (772-581-4089) if you have questions.

Canasta begins: Thursdays, 1:00 BH. Never played? No problem. Easy to learn. Come!

Zumba begins: Yes, there will be Zumba! Fridays, 11:00.

Memorial for Phyllis Baker – Sat. Jan. 8, 11:00 BH. Phyllis Baker, our leader and friend passed away October 29. If you have photos of Phyllis, please contact Lynn Parkis (518-852-8674, 186 Billy III) so they can go into a slideshow for the memorial.

Breakfeast – Sun. Jan. 9, 8-10:00. Breakfast Casserole, Sausage Links / Bacon, Hash Browns, Biscuits, Gravy, Grits, Tropical Fruit Cup. Toast available. Juice, Coffee, Tea. Must sign up by Friday before. (HINT: For no waiting, come 8:00-8:45.)

8-Ball begins – Tues. Jan. 11 at KC - 7:00. See new League Rules at WPSCwhispers.blogspot.com

Social Club Meeting for ALL residents. (If you slept here last night, you’re a “member.”) – Thurs. Jan. 13, 9:30 coffee & donuts; 10:00 General Meeting. Come find out what’s happening in 2011.

Open House for all women in the Park – Sat. Jan. 15, 2:00 BH. Red Hat Ladies invite you to come see who we are, what we do, and join the fun! Refreshments will be served! Door prizes!

Ventriloquist comedians Dale & Kathy Anderson – Sat. Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. Get your $4 tickets now from Connie Antonellis, 200 Meanie Cir. W. – Judy Carlson, 53 Carleen – Wendy Kirk, 70 Phyllis – Laura Goudreau, 155 Phyllis - Pauline Mackinnon, 117 Jimmy.

Soc Hop & Ice Cream Social – Jan. 18, 1:00. Something new! Join the Ice Cream Social gang for an old-fashioned soc hop. Twist away the afternoon (and those ice cream calories)!

Introduction to Petanque – Wed. Jan. 19, 1:00. Special time set aside to show you how to play.

Computer Classes begin – Thurs. Jan. 20, 10:00-12:00 at BH. No computer necessary - the computer screen will be projected on a larger screen so you can follow along. Bring your questions.

Parkwide Sale & Bargain Corner Open – Sat. Jan. 22, 8-1:00. This will be the only “garage sale” day this year. Ads will appear in Press Journal. Put a sign on the corner of your street to let people know you’re having a sale.

Rock-n-Roll Dance – Sat. Jan. 22, 7:30-11:00. Get your tickets ($5) from Diane Beasant (127 Jimmy, 772-589-1996).

A Memorial service for Phyllis Baker will be held January 18, 2011. If you have photographs of Phyllis from her many active years at Whispering Palms, please give copies or originals to Barbara Boardman or Lynn Parkis to be included in a photo tribute for the service. Your originals will be scanned and returned to you.

Solicitors - A number of sales people have been canvasing in our Park recently. Whispering Palms is posted "No Solicitation." If you are approached by a salesperson or someone "giving something free," here's what to do. 1) Tell them that solicitation is not allowed in the Park. 2) Tell them that you are calling Security to report them. 3) Call Security (772-321-8584) and describe the people and their vehicle. If you feel threatened in any way, you might also call 911. Above all, do not let these people into your home. This is often a way of "casing" a home for later robbery.

Safety - Porch and yard lights provide extra safety to residents who walk or ride along our roads in the evening. When possible, please turn your lights on in the evening. This small kindness will be greatly appreciated. (Submitted by a concerned resident.)

DECEMBER

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. REMINDER: If you wish to use BAKER HALL for a private party, YOU MUST RESERVE the Hall through Joanne Small beforehand (772-581-3783). ALSO … if you use a hall for any activity ... CLEAN UP IS A MUST! Straighten tables and chairs, wash & put away dishes, wipe down sink & counters, clean up the stove, make sure all trash is put in trash containers. The halls are used for many activities, and each group should be able to expect to come into a clean, neat area. Park staff is NOT responsible for cleaning up after private events.

2. SOCIAL CLUB MEETING: Dec. 9 - Open to all residents, homeowners & RVers. THIS INCLUDES YOU! Please attend this meeting so your participation can help guide what happens here at Whispering Palms. Coffee & Donuts at 9:30, Meeting at 10:00.

3. WHISPERING PALMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: December 7 - Open to all residents, homeowners and RVers. Coffee & Donuts at 10:00. Meeting at 10:30. Please bring a nonperishable item for the local foodbank.

4. BREAKFEAST: Sunday, December 12th Breakfeast menu will include Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Bacon, Biscuits & Gravy, Grits, Fruit, Tea, Coffee & Juices. Toast will be available. Sign up in Main Hall by Dec. 10th.

5. NEW ACTIVITIES: Sign-up sheets are in main hall for several new activities. If enough people sign up, these activities will begin in January.

    Computer for Beginners+ – Ed Wetmore will explain basic computer operations with the use of an overhead projector so you can follow along.

    Dominoes – Try your luck at Train Dominoes. Questions go to Connie Antonellis (508-685-4295).

   Ping Pong – Each participant will play 2 times a week, moving up or down the Ladder. Questions to Jane Ovenden (772-581-4089) or Rick Zuker (978-270-6882).

    Crafts – If you want a Crafts Class this season, attend on Friday, Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m. If enough interest is shown, Joanne Small will continue this activity.

    Pétanque (pay-tonk) –  Play this bocci-like game daily M-F. New players can join any day in front of Baker Hall. Chair Gilles Brouillard says this is a great chance for Americans & Canadians to learn a new game together.

6. WPSPwhispers.blogspot.com - The new Whispering Palms Social Club website has up-to-the-minute information about what’s going on at Whispering Palms, even after the Calendar is printed. Find out about special events, or what an Activity is all about. See who your Board Members are, and how to contact them. Submit an item for “Residents News & Views” to tell us what you’re thinking, who needs a cheer, or who needs cheering up. Contact Lynn Parkis (518-852-8674, 186 Billy III Ave.).

7. CHRISTMAS DINNER: You must sign up for either shut-in meals or diningroom dinner in Main Hall by Dec. 20. Turkey will be provided; the rest of the dinner is Pot Luck. Please bring enough to serve 12 people. Serving begins at 5:00 p.m. Shut-in meals will be delivered earlier.

   Volunteers are still needed to help set up Main Hall, deliver meals, serve, and clean up afterwards. Please sign up in Main Hall or call Chairs Clyde or Lynn Parkis (518-852-8674) if you can lend a hand.

8. $$$ ACTIVITY CHAIRPERSONS:
    Get your advance checks from Social Club Treasurer Barbara Boardman (772-228-8017, 201 Meanie Circle E.) ASAP and cash them before the end of Dec. to help Barbara close the accounting books.
    If you are chairing a new activity, or if your activity’s funding needs have changed, get a new Budget Request Form from Barbara right away, so the Board can consider your request at the Dec. 6 Board Meeting.
    Contact Lynn Parkis (518-852-8674, 186 Billy III Ave.) to get your activity’s time and place entered correctly on the next Calendar.
    Write a short description of your activity (Is there a fee? Is sign-up required? How do you run things? etc.) to be included on the WPSCwhispers website.
    If you have a special activity, tournament, etc. coming up, let Lynn know as soon as possible for inclusion on the website & in the Calendar.

9. UNSUNG HERO: Many people here at Whispering Palms work quietly behind the scenes to keep our Park in fine shape for all of our residents and snowbirds, with little or no public thanks. This month we’d like to recognize Nick Gizzi, who has been working to replace the old webbing on our pool chairs for years. THANK YOU, NICK! The chairs look great!

10. POTLUCK DINNER: No Potluck Dinner is scheduled for December, because no one has volunteered to Chair for this one month. Potlucks will resume in January.

11. BINGO: No Bingo during December. Bingo will resume in January.

12. THE ALDORE REPOR’ : Aldore’s therapy is progressing slowly but surely in the Spinal Cord Rehab Unit of the Miami V.A. Hospital. If you’d like to send him a cheery card, drop it in the Office for Barbara to take on her next visit. (We miss you, Aldore!) [See Barbara's update in Residents News & Views.]

NOVEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. REMINDER: If you wish to use BAKER HALL for a private party, YOU MUST RESERVE the Hall through Joanne Small beforehand (772-581-3783). ALSO … if you use a hall for any activity ... CLEAN UP IS A MUST! Straighten tables and chairs, wash & put away dishes, wipe down sink & counters, clean up the stove, make sure all trash is put in trash containers. The halls are used for many activities, and each group should be able to expect to come into a clean, neat area. Park staff is NOT responsible for cleaning up after private events.

2. BREAKFEAST: If you missed October’s test-run Breakfeast, you missed a great meal and a good time. October’s menu was Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy,Toast, and Grits. YOUR OPINION IS NEEDED! Let Syd Small (772-581-3783) know what you’d like to have included in an upcoming menu.

Sunday, November 7th Breakfeast Menu: French Toast, Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon, Ham, Toast, Coffee & Tea – all for $4. Sign up in Main Hall by Nov. 5^th.

3. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: If you’re suffering pancake withdrawal, please VOLUNTEER to Chair or help with a Pancake Breakfast once a month, to alternate with Breakfeast. That way we’d have two great Sunday morning meals each month. Contact Barbara Boardman (772-228-8017) if you can help out.

4. ACTIVITY CHAIRPERSONS: Please contact Lynn Parkis (518-852-8674), to get your activity’s time and place entered correctly on the next Calendar. She would also like a description of your activity (Is there a fee? Is sign-up required? How do you run things? etc.) to add to the new website. If you have a special activity (tournaments, etc.) coming up, let her know & it will go into the site under “Activity Updates.”

5. WPSPwhispers.blogspot.com: Check it out! The new Whispering Palms Social Club website has had quite a few “hits,” and some nice feedback. Send information you’d like to have included, suggestions or corrections to Lynn Parkis - 518-852-8674 - 186 Billy III Ave. With everyone’s help, we can provide up-to-the-minute information about what’s going on at Whispering Palms, even after the Calendar is printed.

6. THANKSGIVING DINNER: Thanksgiving dinner is provided by WP Park Management and the WP Social Club. Joanne & Syd Small are hosting. Here’s another chance to VOLUNTEER to help prepare, serve, or deliver meals. Serving will begin at 12:00. Shut-in meals will be delivered earlier. You must sign up for both dine-in and delivered meals on the sheets in Main Hall.

7. PETANQUE: Gilles Brouillard, Chair of the American-Canadian Petanque Club, would like you to call him if you are interested in learning more about this bocce-type game. He’ll set up times to introduce the rules & let you try it out on the new Petanque (pay-tonk) courts near Baker Hall. With the new sideless courts, Petanque is approachable with wheelchairs & scooters, too! Contact Gilles at (772) 918-4904.

8. CHRISTMAS DINNER: Volunteers are needed to help prepare, serve & deliver Christmas dinner. Call Clyde Parkis (518) 852-8407 if you can assist this new Chairperson.

9. POTLUCK DINNER: We have no Potluck Dinner Chairperson until January 2011. If you could chair this activity till January, please contact Barbara Boardman (772-589-0717).

10. ALDORE COURNOYER: Aldore has been moved to the Spinal Cord Rehab Unit of the Miami V. A. Hospital. Barbara says his care there has been wonderful. She asks that anyone wishing to send Aldore a card bring it to the office, and she will take it to him on her next visit.

PHYLLIS BAKER – Our beloved Phyllis passed quietly on the morning of October 29. Her family was gathered with her. You may send condolences to Phil Baker, P.O. Box 434, Colton NY 13625. Phyllis’ long contribution to the Social Club and the Park were immeasurable. Baker Hall was named for Phyllis to show her how much she mattered to the WP community. Her passing will leave a large hole in both the community and in our hearts. The family has suggested that memorial contributions go to the Potsdam Animal Shelter, Meals on Wheels, or Random Acts of Kindness. However, knowing Phyllis’ commitment to Samaritan Center and HALO in Sebastian, the Social Club is also collecting contributions to be given in her name to those charities. Barbara Boardman will collect these contributions. A Memorial service is being planned for the Whispering Palms community at a later date, probably in early 2011, so that more of Phyllis’ friends can attend. Specifics for the Memorial will be published in our website: WPSCwhispers.blogspot.com

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