Vol. 11 No. 4 April 2011

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS ACTIVITIES REVIEW

SUBMISSIONS: To the knowledge of the PHOA, those businesses adver-tised in this publication are licensed and insured. The ad-vertisers and their services/products, in the newsletter, are NOT endorsed by the PHOA. We recommend you call the Better Business Bureau at 1-800-275-6614.

NEW ARTICLE DEADLINE: Please have articles for the following month‟s newsletter arrive no later than the 12th of the current month You can email them to TrishLPerry@Gmail.com, or bring them to Trish‟s office at the Welcome Center.

CONCERT SERIES • APRIL 19TH • GRAND HALL • 7 PM The Z Street Duo features vocalist and trumpet player Mark Zauss along with tenor saxo-phone player and vocalist Kathy Zauss. This multi-tasking musical duo plays Swing, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Oldies, R&B/Soul, Pop, Rock, Party Songs, and today's current hits. The Z Street Duo brings to the stage a sound that is uniquely theirs, setting them apart from the typical duo that tends to sound the same, song after song. They use no outdated sequences, synthesizers, or midi files. They are accompanied by a live recording of piano, bass, drums and guitar. Mark and Kathy spent 45 hours in the recording studio with live

piano, bass, drums and guitar players painstakingly creating their background recordings. This innovative concept gives clients with limited stage space or budgets the option of hearing the full sound of

a band with only two musicians/vocalists. Whether they are playing jazz for an intimate cocktail reception, or keeping the dance floor packed with party tunes, Mark and Kathy deliver every time.

PENNBROOKE’S ANNUAL TRASH & TREASURE SALE — April 9th

This is not the Community Garage Sale that is scheduled for November. This sale is held at the Grand Hall...Inside and Outside spaces are still available. Inside spaces are limited to 6 ft. tables (whatever you can fit on the table provided—$15 total.). Outside spaces are 10x10 ft and pro-vide a little more room to stretch out. These spaces are $10, if you bring your own tables. If you would like us to provide and set up tables for you, it would cost an addi-tional $5.

Many of the locations have room to park your car and/or golf cart behind your space for easy access to other items.

Last year thousands of people attended this event at Pennbrooke. Advertising was stepped up and included Craig‟s List. The new, all powerful source of free adver-tising resulted in so many new people discovering all the treasures at Pennbrooke. Come by the RSO and pick out your spot and enjoy a delicious lunch and bake sale on April 9th. You just might find that special treasure you‟ve been looking for.

Easter Eggstravaganza... ...is usually an annual event for children in cities all over the country. BUT, this year the Pennbrooke Easter Eggstrava-ganza will be for the residents to enjoy as a VARIETY SHOW...at the Grand Hall on April 23rd.

Originally, the Café Theatre had scheduled a performance for the end of March, but it was postponed „til October. So, The Eggstravaganza will have some of the same plays that were scheduled for the Café Theatre, only with a little more variety added.

This event promises to be a fun time with friends and neighbors. There will be singers, dancers, a magic act and lots more...and even the Easter Bunnygirl!!?? will make an appearance.

All it needs is your support, so come on, get down to the RSO and get your tickets. Remember, it‟s for one night only and will be in popular demand. Keep your ticket safe till the show intermission, when a lucky ticket draw will be made with an amazing prize! “For $5, you'll have the time of your life.”, says producer and director, Marilyn Vallely.

PENNBROOKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 501 SR 44, Leesburg, FL 34748

GREENACRE PROPERTIES, INC. 1 (800) 304-0084

COMMUNITY MANAGER Roberta (Robbie) E. Dill …..... (352) 360-1001 FAX ..…………………………..(352) 360-1071 Hours ………………. Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM After Hours Emergency Svc... (800) 304-0084 RESIDENT SERVICES RSO (Rose & Joan)…………. (352) 360-1026 E-Mail ……………….. RSO@Pennbrooke.org FAX …………………………... (352) 360-1165 Hours .…………... Mon-Thurs, 8:30AM-4:30PM Fridays, 8:30AM-2:30PM ACTIVITY CENTER KITCHEN…… (352) 326-5663 ACTIVITY COORDINATOR Trish Perry …………………… (352) 787-1673 Hours ……………………….. Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM Email ………………. TrishLPerry@Gmail.com ACTIVITIES REVIEW Publisher, Trish Perry ………. (352) 787-1673 FITNESS CENTER...………….….(352) 360-1770 GATEHOUSE MAIN ENTRANCE ...(352) 326-2666 GOLF COURSES Pro Shop .……………………. (352) 728-3200 Hours .………………………………... 7AM-5PM GRAND HALL KITCHEN………... (352) 787-1789 LISA’S —THE SALON @ PENNBROOKE Pennbrooke Center .…………(352) 787-3589 Open .………….. Mon. through Sat., 9AM-4PM PENNBROOKE COMMUNITY CHANNEL With Box ………………………….Channel 703 Without Box .……………………....Channel 17 PENNBROOKE GRILLE...………. (352) 728-3363 PENNBROOKE WEBSITE ...www.Pennbrooke.org

PENNBROOKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President...Dick Ritter Vice President...Ed Davis Secretary…Ira Makashay Treasurer...Julia Fromkin

Elmer Riggin— Chuck Bozoti —Pat Nichols Ken Aicardi—Andy Muska—Wayne Stevenson

COMING UP IN MAY* 1st-6th.THE GH IS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE 1st……. Free Concert-Lake Concert Band (GH)..3-4p 3rd……. New Beginner‟s Line Dancing Class 6th/7th.. Annual Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament 7th……..KENTUCKY DERBY 8th……..MOTHERS DAY 14th…...Pancake Breakfast 15th…...Free Dance-Gary King 21st…...Pot Luck Activity Club 24th…...BOD/Town Hall Meeting 3pm 25th…...Tea Party 30th…...Memorial Day Service Memorial Day Dance-The Shades

COMING UP IN JUNE* 1st-3rd…THE AC IS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE

WHAT'S IN THIS ISSUE... Pg. 2….Pennbrooke Phone Numbers Board of Directors What‟s In This Issue Coming Up in May Pg. 3…. Communications Committee Meets Thank You—Jean Fluehr & Ken & Jim Papson Welcome New Neighbors Pg. 4…. Travel Opportunities Copies of Photos Reminder Party on the Porch 1 Ad Pg. 5…. Ads Pg. 6,7..Calendar of Events Pg. 8…. Pennbrooke Army Club Pg. 9…. From the RSO TOPs News Leesburg—Elimination of Reminder Notices Seniors vs. Crime Light-Weight Wheelchairs Needed Seminar — Gain Your Balance Back Pg. 10.. Golf Club News Softball Club News Tennis Club News Pickleball Club News Fishing Club News RV Travel Club News Pg. 11.. Social Bridge Invitations (Ladies) Drum Circle — Bank a Drum Kentucky Derby Day Property Manager Article — Robbie Dill Pg. 12…Pennbrooke Day Trips Activity Coordinator Article — Trish Perry

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS 2 ACTIVITIES REVIEW — APRIL 2011

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS 3 ACTIVITIES REVIEW — APRIL 2011

All of us here at Pennbrooke would like to welcome our new neighbors: Kenneth & Elizabeth Campbell 110 Willow Brook Drive Moved From: Jefferson City, Missouri He retired from: Missouri State Highway Patrol She retired from: Clerk in doctor's office His Birthday: Dec. 23rd Her birthday: Nov. 14th Leslie J. Lubanski 116 West wood Drive Moved From: Leicester Retired from: Lake County Schools His Birthday: Aug 11th

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETS The newly formulated HOA Communications Committee recently had its first organizational meetings under

the interim direction of Elmer Riggin, Board of Directors Liaison. The Communications Committee is tasked with providing Pennbrooke residents with timely and accurate information about events and decisions affecting them. The committee will attempt to separate fact from fiction and share information with residents as it develops.

A survey of all residents will help determine how best to communicate with everyone. This first survey will be posted on the community website on April 1. It will ask you to indicate your preferred communication method for receiving information on items of interest to the entire community.

Examples of communication methods the committee will use include e-mail, cable TV, bulletin board, Pennbrooke.org website, and the monthly Pennbrooke Fairways Activities Review. Already underway, are plans to place a computer and printer in the library at the Welcome Center where residents will have direct ac-cess to the community website and all of its information. The Pennbrooke Computer Club has offered to donate a computer and printer for this purpose.

The committee is also considering placing a suggestion box in the mailroom where residents can communi-cate their concerns, ask questions and leave suggestions. The committee members are very receptive to any and all feedback from the community concerning this additional channel of communication .

Committee members currently include Bob Brockes, Co-Chairman; Jerry Kutsop, Secretary; Doris Browder, Barbara Gordon, Phil Johnson, Gerri Ness, Doreen Roethler, and Beverly Stock. Assisting the committee are Elmer Riggin, Board of Directors Liaison; and Ira Makashay, Community Website Administrator.

To our friends in Pennbrooke, we would like to express our gratitude for your thoughts, prayers and kindness during this difficult time, with the pass-ing of Russ Fluehr.

Thank you for being there for us. —Jean Fluehr & Ken

I would like to send out a very big THANK YOU to everyone who called, sent cards and kept us in your prayers during Marion‟s recent surgery. She is doing great and has had the second part done on March 18th. This was the last

procedure. She is home resting now and is improving daily.

—Jim Papson

Pennbrooke Woman‟s Golf Club… The women‟s golf club held an invitational tourna-ment on November 4, 2010. All proceeds from this tournament were donated to Hospice of Lake & Sum-ter counties. Shown above is Dawn Balent and Barb Korzelius Co-Chairman of the event and Cheryl Adams the club president. Receiving the check in the amount of $1,500 is Nick Buchholtz and Susan Bennett repre-sentatives of Hospice. What a wonderful event for such a great organization. Thanks to all the ladies.

“REMINDER” If you use a room at the AC or GH, PLEASE return it to

the way it was set up when you entered. If you take down tables, you MUST put them back up, and put all card tables back in the closets…. Thank You.

FREE

TAILGATE PARTY ON THE PORCH Friday, April 15th

5:30 - 7:00PM Music by

Russ Gloor COME AND ENJOY FOOD PREPARED BY KENNY (FROM THE GRILLE), SERVING

HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, SLOPPY JOES, BAKED BEANS, COLE SLAW & MORE!

SODAS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE, OR BYOB. FRESH MADE KETTLE CORN TOO!

LISTEN, DANCE, & ENJOY!

Walk or Drive on Over to the Welcome Center Back Porch, Every 3rd Friday of the Month.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

CAROL CANE — 787-9253 (Q-8) 4/12/11……. Hard Rock Casino, cost $28/pp, GH—8:30AM 10/15/11…... Riverboard Cruise — the Vineyards of the Rhine & Mosel Rivers

DONNA FIELDING — 728-3385 (J-22) 11/14-17…... Excalibur, Las Vegas, 3 Nights, $617/pp, More info next month. $150 deposit, Flyers at AC & GH

DAVE & TOBY SCHENERMAN — 314-1838 (F-27) 11/5-11/12/11...Norwegian Sun — 7nts, Eastern Caribbean

* AC-Activity Center, GH-Grand Hall, PB-Pennbrooke

PENNBROOKE DAY TRIPS Be sure to check out the l is t o f Tr ips on Page 12

or . . . Pr int the agenda from our websi te www.Pennbrooke.org , Under “Tr ish ’s Day tr ips”

ACTIVITY CLUB NEWS (A/C)

COMMUNITY EASTER DINNER…. The Activity Club is sponsoring the Community Easter Dinner on Easter Sunday, April 24th at 3PM in the

Grand Hall. The entrée will be roast pork loin and gravy. We will supply rolls, beverages, apple sauce and ta-ble settings. The side dishes will be provided by dinner participants.

This dinner will be provided at no charge to all Pennbrooke residents. If you wish to include family or friends from outside the community, you are welcome to do so at a charge of $4pp.

Sign-ups for the dinner will be at the Activity Center on Tuesday, April 12th from 10AM—Noon, and Thursday, April 14th from 1—3PM. Payment for „non-Pennbrooke‟ guests will be due at that time.

The usual „Table Captain‟ practice will be followed, with tables seating ten. Any questions? Call Rod or Jeanine Vigneau at 321-4030. This is always an enjoyable event.

We hope to see you there!

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS 4 ACTIVITIES REVIEW — APRIL 2011

New Hours

PHOTO COPIES…. Many of you had your picture taken in the last few

months by Young Olson, either as a military group or Golf, Club, or Special Function. Young would like to know if any-one who would like a copy to please contact her. Young is an excellent photographer and her photos are beautiful and well done.

Please contact Young at 728-2486.

MONTHLY RESIDENT EVENTS: Coffee and Donuts (AC) — 1st Saturday of the month (April 2nd). Just show up and enjoy a morning with your neighbors and friends! Pancake Breakfast (GH) — 2nd Saturday of the month (April 12th). Tickets available at RSO. Pot Luck Dinner (AC) — Normally the 3rd Sat-urday of every month. Due to the Trash & Treas-ure Sale this month, Pot Luck Dinner is cancelled.

See additional ads on page 5

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9-10:30a...MONTHLY Resident Coffee & Donuts (AC) 9:30a.. Fancy Stampers (AC/CR) 7p…PB SPRING CONCERT (GH) Tickets @ RSO

1p…..CHAIR YOGA (AC) 2-4p...PRODUCE TRUCK (AC/PL) 3p…...Ladies Golf League (AC)

8a-1p...TRASH & TREASURE (GH) 10a...Tennis Committee Mtg (AC/CR) 4p…PB Chorus Pot Luck (GH)

1p……Army Club (AC) 2-4p...PRODUCE TRUCK (AC/PL) 3p……Fishing Club ..(AC) NO CHAIR YOGA TODAY!

7p...Church Service (GH)

GOOD FRIDAY 1p…..CHAIR YOGA (AC) 2p…...Planning Comm. (WC/CF)2-4p...PRODUCE TRUCK (AC/PL) 2-4p...Communication Com (AC/CR)

4:30-6:30p..DelMarVa Cookout (AC) 5:30-7p...Party on the Porch (WC/Porch) Music by RUSS GLOOR - Food by Kenny

7:30-9a..Monthly Resident Pancake Breakfast (GH) Tickets at RSO 4-10...Private Party— Setup at Nn (GH)

10a…Maintenance Comm Mtg (GH/1) 1p…...Setup for Tea Party 2p…..Computer Club (AC) 3:30p-5:00p...Tea Party (GH) ...Yacht Dinner Cruise

1p……..Activity Club Mtg (AC/CR) 3p……..Men’s Golf League Mtg..(AC) 5-10p…Dart Banquet (GH)

1-5p...Private Party (AC) 4-9p...Men’s Golf League Banquet (GH)

10:30a…Penn Players Business (GH) 1p……...RV Committee (GH/1)2p……...ARC Meeting (WC/CF) 4-8P…..Passover Service (AC) 7p……...CONCERT SERIES — The “Z Street Duo”

1p….Pennbrooke Writers ..(AC/CR)

9a…Pennbrooke Community Church Board Meeting (GH/1)

PALM SUNDAY

8a ....... Church Services ....... GH 8–9a ... Lap Swimmers ...... GH/P 8:30a .. Open Pickleball ........... C 2p ....... Water Volleyball .... GH/P 5–6p ... Lap Swimmers ...... GH/P 6:30p .. Prog. Hand & Foot ... AC 6:30p .. Poker ....................... AC 6:30p .. Texas Hold ’em ........ AC 6:30p .. Mahjongg .............. GH/1

7:45a...... Low Impact Aerobics ............. AC 7:45a...... Walk Off the Pounds ............ GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers .................. GH/P 8–10a..... Open Tennis ........................... C 8:45a...... Beginning Pilates ................. GH 9a .......... Ceramics ....................... AC/CR 9a .......... Aquacise ........................... GH/P 9 & 10a .. Shuffleboard Play.................... C 9:15a...... Senior Tai’Chi ..................... GH 9:30a...... ―N‖ Ladies Cards ................GH/1 9:45a–12:30p..Good Time Stomper.. GH/S 10a ........ YOGA .................................. AC 10–Nn .... Beg. Open Pickleball ............... C Nn–3p .... Adv. Mahjong .....................GH/2 1–4p ...... Blue Dahlia Mahjongg ........GH/1 2–4p ...... Tennis Lessons/Open. Play .... C 4:30p...... Dart Play ............................... AC 5–6p ...... Pennbrooke Chorus ............. GH 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers .................. GH/P 6p .......... Scrabble .............................. GH 6p .......... Water Volleyball ................ GH/P 6:15p...... Dart League 2 ....................... AC 6–8p ...... Tennis ..................................... C 6:30p...... Bridge, Duplicate Bridge ...... GH 6:30p...... Poker, Euchre ....................... AC 6:30p...... Mexican Train ....................GH/2 7p .......... Community Billiards ........ AC/BR

6a ............. Biggest Loser ……………….AC 7:45a ........ Walk Off the Pounds ………GH 8a ............. Tennis Play Men’s ………..…C 8–9a ......... Lap Swimmers …………..GH/P 8–9a ......... Strength Training …………...AC 8–10a ....... Open Tennis ………………….C 9a ............. Aquacise ………………….GH/P 9–10a ....... ZUMBA……………………...AC 10–Nn ...... Open Pickleball ………………C 10:30a ...... Strong Women Class……...AC 11:30-12:30..Billard Away Games …...AC 11:30-3:00...Billiard Tournament ……...AC 1p ............. Oil/Acrylic Class ………..AC/CR 1p ............. Hand, Foot & Knee ………GH/2 1–3p ......... Rummikub…………………...AC 1:30–5:30p. Line Dancing ……………….GH 2–4p ......... Jean’s Cards ……………..GH/1 2–4p ......... Open Pickleball……………….C 2p ............. Water Volleyball………….GH/P 3p ............. Fun Bowling……………….AMF 5–6p ......... Lap Swimmers………….. .GH/P 5:30–8p .... Open Pickleball……………....C

7:45a ..... Low Impact Aerobics……….AC 7:45a ..... Walk Off the Pounds……….GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers …………..GH/P 8–10a .... Open Tennis ………………….C 8:30a ..... TOPS ………………………..AC 8:45a ..... .Beginning Pilates…………..GH 9 & 10a…Aquacise …………………GH/P 9:15a ..... Senior Tai’Chi ………………GH 9:45a–12:40p..Good Time Stomp…GH/S 10a–Nn...Tennis Play Ladies …………..C 10a ........ YOGA ………………............AC 10a ........ Ladies Horseshoes …………..C 11a–1p .. Model Plane Flyers ……......GH Nn–3p ... Quilters Meet ………...AC & CR 2p .......... Fun Bowling …………....... AMF 2–4p ...... Marble Game ………….....GH/2 4:30p ..... Dart Play ………………........AC 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers……………GH/P 6:15p ..... Dart League 2………...….....AC 6:30p ..... Hand & Foot ……..…….......GH 6:30p ..... Canadian Salad ….……......GH 6:30p ..... Aquacise ...…………….....GH/P 6:30p ..... Pinochle/Cards …………......AC 6:30p….Texas Hold ’em ………….…. AC

6a .......... Biggest Loser……………AC 7:30a…...Bicycle Club Ride …….. AC 7:45a ..... Walk Off the Pounds …..GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers ........... GH/P 8–10a .... Open/Mixed Tennis ........ C 9a .......... Horseshoe Play .............. C 9a .......... Aquacise ................... GH/P 9a .......... Bible Study ............. AC/CR 10a–Nn .. Open Pickleball .............. C Nn–3p .... Adv. Mahjongg ......... GH/2 12:30–3:30p...Toby’s Mahjongg.GH/1 1–2p ...... ZUMBA .......................... AC 1:30–5:30p...Line Dancing .......... GH 2p .......... Water Volleyball ...... ..GH/P 2–4p ...... Open Pickleball ............... C 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers……….GH/P 5:30p ..... Setup for BINGO ……...GH 5:30–8p..Open Pickleball ………….C 6:30p ..... Bridge …………………. AC 6:30 ....... 550 game…………..AC/CR 7p .......... Fun BINGO …………….GH

6a……….ZUMBA ........................ AC 7:45a ..... Low Impact Aerobics .... AC 7:45a ..... Walk Off the Pounds .... GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers .......... GH/P 8–10a .... Open Tennis ................... C 8:45a ..... Beg. Pilates ................. GH 9–10a .... Strength Training .......... AC 9 & 10a .. Aquacise .................. GH/P 9a .......... Softball........................ SBF 9:15a ..... Senior Tai’Chi .............. GH 9:30a ..... Billiard Team Practice ................... AC/BR 9:45a–12:30p...Good Time Stompers. ................. GH/S 10a ........ Fun Shuffleboard ............ C 10a–Nn .. Tennis Lessons .............. C 10a ........ YOGA ........................... AC 11a ........ Strong Women Class .... AC 12:30–2p ...Pennbrooke Chorus .. GH 2–3p ...... Church Choir Practice .. GH 2–5p ...... Sing-a-Long ................. AC 3p .......... Fun Bowling ............... AMF 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers ......... GH/P 6:30p…...Aquacise .................. GH/P 6:30–9:30p..Dbl. Deck Pinochle ... AC

7:45a ..... Walk Off the Pounds.. GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers ....... GH/P 8–10a .... Tennis Play, Ladies ..... C 10a-Nn .. Open Pickleball ............ C 2:30–4:30p...Tennis Lessons ...... C 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers ....... GH/P

ABBREVIATIONS AC .......... Activity Center/Main Hall AC/BR .... AC/Billiard Room AC/CR .... AC/Craft Room AC1…. ... AC/P ....... AC/Pool AC/PL ..... AC/Parking Lot AMF ....... Bowling Lanes C............. Courts FC .......... Fitness Center GH .......... Grand Hall/Main Hall GH/1 ....... Grand Hall/Room 1 GH/2 ....... Grand Hall/Room 2 GH/Kit .... Grand Hall/Kitchen GH/P ...... Grand Hall/Pool GH/PL .... Grand Hall/Parking Lot GH/S ...... GH/Stage PG .......... Pennbrooke Grille SBF ........ Softball Field WC/CF ... Welcome Center Conf Rm

11:30a…Ladies Bridge Luncheon (Grille) 1-5p…….Private Party (AC) 2:00p…..ARC Meeting (WC/CF)

10-11:30...PB Softball Club Mtg (GH) 3:30p….Coin Collectors Club (GH/2) 3:30p….Mason High 12 Board (AC/CR) 3:30p….RV Club (AC)

10a…Investment Club (GSIC) (GH/1) Trash & Treasure Setup in GH

All Activities Cancelled

…Salvador Dali 1p….CHAIR YOGA (AC) 1-3p…Softball Mtg. (AC/CR) 2-4p...PRODUCE TRUCK (AC/PL) 3p……Ladies Golf Club (Grille) 6-8p…Web Site Comm. (GH/1)

3p...EASTER DINNER (GH) —see further Information on page 4.

Easter Eggstravanza Variety Show — 7-9p (GH) Tickets at the RSO — $5

HOLY SATURDAY

6:30-8p...Camera Club (AC/CR)

9–10:30a…Landscaping ...(GH/1) 10a….….Book Club (WC/Lib) 2p……….Computer Club (AC) 3–5p……Finance Comm. (WC/CF)

1p……...Setup for Tea Party 3:30-5:00p…Tea Party (GH) 6:30-8p…..Camera Club (AC/CR) 7p…BOD/TOWN HALL MTG (GH)

April Day Trips… For further information Trish Perry @ 787-1673

Your Activity Coordinator

April 6th...Yacht Dinner Cruise...$75 April 14th...Salvador Dali Museum & St Pete’s Pier / Columbia Restaurant...$38 April 20th...Tampa Casino for only $10– includes $25 casino cash & $5 meal voucher April 26th-29th...Savannah Trip...$297

10a...Garden Club Mtg (GH/1) 1p....Rules & Regs Mtg (WC/CF) 4:30-6:30p..Bocce Pot Luck (AC)

5p…Line Dancing Party (GH)

…..Savannah Trip

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9-10:30a...MONTHLY Resident Coffee & Donuts (AC) 9:30a.. Fancy Stampers (AC/CR) 7p…PB SPRING CONCERT (GH) Tickets @ RSO

1p…..CHAIR YOGA (AC) 2-4p...PRODUCE TRUCK (AC/PL) 3p…...Ladies Golf League (AC)

8a-1p...TRASH & TREASURE (GH) 10a...Tennis Committee Mtg (AC/CR) 4p…PB Chorus Pot Luck (GH)

1p……Army Club (AC) 2-4p...PRODUCE TRUCK (AC/PL) 3p……Fishing Club ..(AC) NO CHAIR YOGA TODAY!

7p...Church Service (GH)

GOOD FRIDAY 1p…..CHAIR YOGA (AC) 2p…...Planning Comm. (WC/CF) 2-4p...PRODUCE TRUCK (AC/PL) 2-4p...Communication Com (AC/CR)

4:30-6:30p..DelMarVa Cookout (AC) 5:30-7p...Party on the Porch (WC/Porch) Music by RUSS GLOOR - Food by Kenny

7:30-9a..Monthly Resident Pancake Breakfast (GH) Tickets at RSO 4-10...Private Party— Setup at Nn (GH)

10a…Maintenance Comm Mtg (GH/1) 1p…...Setup for Tea Party 2p…..Computer Club (AC) 3:30p-5:00p...Tea Party (GH) ...Yacht Dinner Cruise

1p……..Activity Club Mtg (AC/CR) 3p……..Men’s Golf League Mtg..(AC) 5-10p…Dart Banquet (GH)

1-5p...Private Party (AC) 4-9p...Men’s Golf League Banquet (GH)

10:30a…Penn Players Business (GH) 1p……...RV Committee (GH/1)2p……...ARC Meeting (WC/CF) 4-8P…..Passover Service (AC) 7p……...CONCERT SERIES — The “Z Street Duo”

1p….Pennbrooke Writers ..(AC/CR)

9a…Pennbrooke Community Church Board Meeting (GH/1)

PALM SUNDAY

8a ....... Church Services ....... GH 8–9a ... Lap Swimmers ...... GH/P 8:30a .. Open Pickleball ........... C 2p ....... Water Volleyball .... GH/P 5–6p ... Lap Swimmers ...... GH/P 6:30p .. Prog. Hand & Foot ... AC 6:30p .. Poker ....................... AC 6:30p .. Texas Hold ’em ........ AC 6:30p .. Mahjongg .............. GH/1

7:45a...... Low Impact Aerobics ............. AC 7:45a...... Walk Off the Pounds ............ GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers .................. GH/P 8–10a..... Open Tennis ........................... C 8:45a...... Beginning Pilates ................. GH 9a .......... Ceramics ....................... AC/CR 9a .......... Aquacise ........................... GH/P 9 & 10a .. Shuffleboard Play.................... C 9:15a...... Senior Tai’Chi ..................... GH 9:30a...... ―N‖ Ladies Cards ................GH/1 9:45a–12:30p..Good Time Stomper.. GH/S 10a ........ YOGA .................................. AC 10–Nn .... Beg. Open Pickleball ............... C Nn–3p .... Adv. Mahjong .....................GH/2 1–4p ...... Blue Dahlia Mahjongg ........GH/1 2–4p ...... Tennis Lessons/Open. Play .... C 4:30p...... Dart Play ............................... AC 5–6p ...... Pennbrooke Chorus ............. GH 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers .................. GH/P 6p .......... Scrabble .............................. GH 6p .......... Water Volleyball ................ GH/P 6:15p...... Dart League 2 ....................... AC 6–8p ...... Tennis ..................................... C 6:30p...... Bridge, Duplicate Bridge ...... GH 6:30p...... Poker, Euchre ....................... AC 6:30p...... Mexican Train ....................GH/2 7p .......... Community Billiards ........ AC/BR

6a ............. Biggest Loser ……………….AC 7:45a ........ Walk Off the Pounds ………GH 8a ............. Tennis Play Men’s ………..…C 8–9a ......... Lap Swimmers …………..GH/P 8–9a ......... Strength Training …………...AC 8–10a ....... Open Tennis ………………….C 9a ............. Aquacise ………………….GH/P 9–10a ....... ZUMBA……………………...AC 10–Nn ...... Open Pickleball ………………C 10:30a ...... Strong Women Class……...AC 11:30-12:30..Billard Away Games …...AC 11:30-3:00...Billiard Tournament ……...AC 1p ............. Oil/Acrylic Class ………..AC/CR 1p ............. Hand, Foot & Knee ………GH/2 1–3p ......... Rummikub…………………...AC 1:30–5:30p. Line Dancing ……………….GH 2–4p ......... Jean’s Cards ……………..GH/1 2–4p ......... Open Pickleball……………….C 2p ............. Water Volleyball………….GH/P 3p ............. Fun Bowling……………….AMF 5–6p ......... Lap Swimmers………….. .GH/P 5:30–8p .... Open Pickleball……………....C

7:45a ..... Low Impact Aerobics……….AC 7:45a ..... Walk Off the Pounds……….GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers …………..GH/P 8–10a .... Open Tennis ………………….C 8:30a ..... TOPS ………………………..AC 8:45a ..... .Beginning Pilates…………..GH 9 & 10a…Aquacise …………………GH/P 9:15a ..... Senior Tai’Chi ………………GH 9:45a–12:40p..Good Time Stomp…GH/S 10a–Nn...Tennis Play Ladies …………..C 10a ........ YOGA ………………............AC 10a ........ Ladies Horseshoes …………..C 11a–1p .. Model Plane Flyers ……......GH Nn–3p ... Quilters Meet ………...AC & CR 2p .......... Fun Bowling …………....... AMF 2–4p ...... Marble Game ………….....GH/2 4:30p ..... Dart Play ………………........AC 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers……………GH/P 6:15p ..... Dart League 2………...….....AC 6:30p ..... Hand & Foot ……..…….......GH 6:30p ..... Canadian Salad ….……......GH 6:30p ..... Aquacise ...…………….....GH/P 6:30p ..... Pinochle/Cards …………......AC 6:30p….Texas Hold ’em ………….…. AC

6a .......... Biggest Loser……………AC 7:30a…...Bicycle Club Ride …….. AC 7:45a ..... Walk Off the Pounds …..GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers ........... GH/P 8–10a .... Open/Mixed Tennis ........ C 9a .......... Horseshoe Play .............. C 9a .......... Aquacise ................... GH/P 9a .......... Bible Study ............. AC/CR 10a–Nn .. Open Pickleball .............. C Nn–3p .... Adv. Mahjongg ......... GH/2 12:30–3:30p...Toby’s Mahjongg.GH/1 1–2p ...... ZUMBA .......................... AC 1:30–5:30p...Line Dancing .......... GH 2p .......... Water Volleyball ...... ..GH/P 2–4p ...... Open Pickleball ............... C 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers……….GH/P 5:30p ..... Setup for BINGO ……...GH 5:30–8p..Open Pickleball ………….C 6:30p ..... Bridge …………………. AC 6:30 ....... 550 game…………..AC/CR 7p .......... Fun BINGO …………….GH

6a……….ZUMBA ........................ AC 7:45a ..... Low Impact Aerobics .... AC 7:45a ..... Walk Off the Pounds .... GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers .......... GH/P 8–10a .... Open Tennis ................... C 8:45a ..... Beg. Pilates ................. GH 9–10a .... Strength Training .......... AC 9 & 10a .. Aquacise .................. GH/P 9a .......... Softball........................ SBF 9:15a ..... Senior Tai’Chi .............. GH 9:30a ..... Billiard Team Practice ................... AC/BR 9:45a–12:30p...Good Time Stompers. ................. GH/S 10a ........ Fun Shuffleboard ............ C 10a–Nn .. Tennis Lessons .............. C 10a ........ YOGA ........................... AC 11a ........ Strong Women Class .... AC 12:30–2p ...Pennbrooke Chorus .. GH 2–3p ...... Church Choir Practice .. GH 2–5p ...... Sing-a-Long ................. AC 3p .......... Fun Bowling ............... AMF 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers ......... GH/P 6:30p…...Aquacise .................. GH/P 6:30–9:30p..Dbl. Deck Pinochle ... AC

7:45a ..... Walk Off the Pounds.. GH 8–9a ...... Lap Swimmers ....... GH/P 8–10a .... Tennis Play, Ladies ..... C 10a-Nn .. Open Pickleball ............ C 2:30–4:30p...Tennis Lessons ...... C 5–6p ...... Lap Swimmers ....... GH/P

ABBREVIATIONS AC .......... Activity Center/Main Hall AC/BR .... AC/Billiard Room AC/CR .... AC/Craft Room AC1…. ... AC/P ....... AC/Pool AC/PL ..... AC/Parking Lot AMF ....... Bowling Lanes C............. Courts FC .......... Fitness Center GH .......... Grand Hall/Main Hall GH/1 ....... Grand Hall/Room 1 GH/2 ....... Grand Hall/Room 2 GH/Kit .... Grand Hall/Kitchen GH/P ...... Grand Hall/Pool GH/PL .... Grand Hall/Parking Lot GH/S ...... GH/Stage PG .......... Pennbrooke Grille SBF ........ Softball Field WC/CF ... Welcome Center Conf Rm

11:30a…Ladies Bridge Luncheon (Grille) 1-5p…….Private Party (AC) 2:00p…..ARC Meeting (WC/CF)

10-11:30...PB Softball Club Mtg (GH) 3:30p….Coin Collectors Club (GH/2) 3:30p….Mason High 12 Board (AC/CR) 3:30p….RV Club (AC)

10a…Investment Club (GSIC) (GH/1) Trash & Treasure Setup in GH

All Activities Cancelled

…Salvador Dali 1p….CHAIR YOGA (AC) 1-3p…Softball Mtg. (AC/CR) 2-4p...PRODUCE TRUCK (AC/PL) 3p……Ladies Golf Club (Grille) 6-8p…Web Site Comm. (GH/1)

3p...EASTER DINNER (GH) —see further Information on page 4.

Easter Eggstravanza Variety Show — 7-9p (GH) Tickets at the RSO — $5

HOLY SATURDAY

6:30-8p...Camera Club (AC/CR)

9–10:30a…Landscaping ...(GH/1) 10a….….Book Club (WC/Lib) 2p……….Computer Club (AC) 3–5p……Finance Comm. (WC/CF)

1p……...Setup for Tea Party 3:30-5:00p…Tea Party (GH) 6:30-8p…..Camera Club (AC/CR) 7p…BOD/TOWN HALL MTG (GH)

April Day Trips… For further information Trish Perry @ 787-1673

Your Activity Coordinator

April 6th...Yacht Dinner Cruise...$75 April 14th...Salvador Dali Museum & St Pete’s Pier / Columbia Restaurant...$38 April 20th...Tampa Casino for only $10– includes $25 casino cash & $5 meal voucher April 26th-29th...Savannah Trip...$297

10a...Garden Club Mtg (GH/1) 1p....Rules & Regs Mtg (WC/CF) 4:30-6:30p..Bocce Pot Luck (AC)

5p…Line Dancing Party (GH)

…..Savannah Trip

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS 8 ACTIVITIES REVIEW — APRIL 2011

PENNBROOKE ARMY CLUB

LUXEMBOURG AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE By Bud Manown

Luxembourg is a small country surrounded by Ger-many, Belgium and France, and is the country that was most appreciative of American help during WW II. Lux-embourg was occupied by the German Army, and the populous was treated badly. They were forbidden to wear their berets and had to speak only German, among other indignities.

Luxembourg was adjacent to Bastogne, which is in Belgium, and was a part of the infamous “Battle of the Bulge.” Our Combat Engineer Battalion, a unit of the U.S. Third Army under the command of General Pat-ton, was sent to liberate the last town occupied by the Germans in Luxembourg, a small medieval town called Vianden. We accomplished the liberation with numer-ous deaths and wounded. I estimate we lost about 20 men and had many wounded. The Germans threw at us artillery, mortars, infantry and tanks. By this time, the German Luftwaffe was pretty much all destroyed.

After the war, the Luxembourgers formed a society called “CEBA” which was a study of the battles of the Ardens. Every five years they hold ceremonies to keep the memories alive. They decided to repair the fronts of their buildings, leaving all the war damage visible in the rear, as a reminder.

Our unit held reunions in Vianden in 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and my wife, sons and I attended the first two of them. The first one was held in February 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of that battle. The appreciation and love of the people was overwhelming and one of our most treasured memo-ries. There are numerous statues and plaques in surrounding towns commemorating the U.S. military who were killed there.

Other countries also remember the Americans who fought there and did not return home. There are beautifully kept graves with stones for the departed and American flags flowing in the breeze.

One of America‟s greatest generals in the Euro-pean theater of operations was General George S. Patton. The German General Staff recognized him as their most feared enemy opponent. General Pat-ton is buried with his men in a military cemetery in Luxembourg. It has a simple cross for his marker. The embossed plate reads under his four stars: Geo. S. Patton, General, 02605, 3rd ARMY. Mrs. Patton wanted to be laid next to her husband when she passed away, but she was told that only military members who were killed in Luxembourg could be buried there. When she died, her cremated ashes were spread over General Patton‟s grave.

The memories of that time, and my friends who did not return, are put away; but never to be forgotten.

NEW BEGINNER’S Line Dancing Class Mark your calendars in red for Tuesday, May 3, if

you want to add some fun to your life. That is the start of the next new Beginner‟s Class for Line Dancing. It will be held in the Grand Hall, and runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 until 5PM. The classes are de-signed so that even people who have never danced before can join in.

This type of dancing is done without a partner, but we have many couples who attend. It is ideal for both men and women. Lessons are $1 each class. If you‟ll come early, you can enjoy meeting the great people who attend and have a cup of coffee with new and old friends.

These are fun classes, not intended to put you on “Dancing with the Stars”, but to mainly laugh and so-cialize. Dancing is the best exercise for people over 50, helping improve strength, balance, and brain func-tion (although it hasn‟t helped me yet in that area!). You will be receiving a note in your internal mailbox closer to the date to remind you. Please plan to at-tend. If you have questions, call Peter Statham at 787-9653, or Shirley Hedge at 321-4019.

LADIES SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS...March 14 thru 18 was the Tri-County Golden Ladies Softball Tournament, which was held at Spruce Creek. The Pennbrooke Ladies played against Stone Crest on Monday and won 19 to 4. Then they played Tuesday against Summer Glen and won 10 to 1. Then on Wednesday they played Holiday Travel, the number one team in their division, and won again with the score be-ing 14 to 4.

The two teams playing for the Championship are Holi-day Travel, with one loss and one win against the unde-feated Pennbrooke Ladies; and The Winning Team Is Pennbrooke, Scoring 7 to 5. Pennbrooke out scored their opponents 50 to 14.

Congratulation to the Pennbrooke Ladies on a great season and winning the TCGL 2011 Tournament!

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS 9 ACTIVITIES REVIEW — APRIL 2011

LIGHT-WEIGHT WHEELCHAIRS NEEDED!!

The Medical Supply Closet needs a donation of 2 to 3 Light-weight (Transport) Wheelchairs.

If you have one or know where we can find one, please contact Denny Reed at 323-8849, Roland Edwards at 360-0370, or Dick Davis at 360-7000. The Medical Sup-ply Closet operates without a budget and relies on the donation of equipment to meet the needs of the residents of Pennbrooke. The players clubs have graciously do-nated enough funds to purchase two new wheel chairs for the medical closet, but still more are needed. Please help if you can.

TOPS NEWS… By Shari and Wally Pretzer New officers for TOPS are: President — Pat Camp Vice President — Isabel Beasley Secretary — Wilma Tucker Treasurer — Lottie Pavlovich Program Director — Linda Long Weight Recorders — Anne Rusk & Mary Jane

Clare. TOPS would like to welcome a new member,

Ella Zollner. Our Spring luncheon was held March 30th. Thanks to the Grille for a good tasting and a healthy meal.

LEESBURG — The Lakefront City Elimination of Reminder Notices: THIS IS IMPORTANT!!

On November 22, 2010 the City Commission approved the elimination of reminder notices for delinquent utility accounts, beginning May 1, 2011. After that date, past-due customers will no longer receive a separate reminder notice in the mail prior to service shut-off. The City of Leesburg requires payments to be made within twenty (20) days from the billing date. If not paid by the due date, the customer is given ten (10) additional days before ser-vices are disconnected. Customers who pay beyond the due date are subject to a 5% penalty.

FROM THE RSO By Joan and Rose

Once again, it is almost time for the "snowbirds" to fly North. If you are going to be away from Pennbrooke for six weeks or more, please fill out a vacation form (available at the RSO) so we are aware you are out of the community, and we have an address and phone number to contact you, if necessary.

If you would like the monthly Newsletter mailed to your summer address, it will be necessary to give us an envelope addressed to your summer location for each issue you want sent. The News-letter will fit in a standard #10 business envelope and can be mailed for $.61 an issue. This is the current mailing rate. We will only accept standard #10 envelopes. It is not necessary to buy stamps— just bring in the addressed envelopes, pay us for the postage, and we will affix postage from the me-ter when mailed. Newsletters are mailed the same day the issues are placed in the internal boxes. Remember... #10 envelopes only.

Interested in saving money? Visit the Pennbrooke website, www.pennbrooke.org and read the newsletters for free!

Happy Spring to all from the RSO.

SENIORS vs. CRIME... ...a special project of the Florida Attorney General, is looking for volunteers to work in the Pennbrooke Fair-ways office. We need folks who are computer literate and who interact well with people, both face-to-face and on the telephone. Our volunteers assist clients who are victims of financial fraud, scams, contractual disputes with vendors and other, sometimes complex financial/civil problems. Please stop by the office in the Welcome Center on Tuesdays from 10AM to 2PM to fill out an application. Steve Renico, Deputy Director, Region IV Seniors vs. Crime

How To Gain YOUR Balance Back! — Discussion by Sara Johns During the month of April, the Grand Hall will hold a free seminar on the exercises to im-prove balance and coordination. A sign-up sheet will be available for all residents of Pennbrooke. This discussion is about why people tend to lose their balance, how to avoid this from occurring to you, and multiple exercises to help you improve your balance and coordination. It will help all residents to improve their balance and to help prevent falls from occurring. There will be plenty of time for

questions, snacks to enjoy, as well as a preview to our next lecture! So mark your calendars and come by the Grand Hall on April 27th, 2011 @ 1:00PM.

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS 10 ACTIVITIES REVIEW — APRIL 2011

GOLF CLUB NEWS...“Did you know??” (# 2)

Pennbrooke RV Travelers Club... On Friday, March 11th the RV

Club sponsored our first Chili/Salad Bar Dinner. Thanks to the generous support of our residents and others, it was a very successful evening for the club as we reached our goal for holiday decorations for 2011. Many Thanks to our RV members who put in a lot of their time and effort in making the evening a success. We want to give a special Thank You to Frosty Dawn for entertaining us with good music. Nice Job!!

PENNBROOKE SOFTBALL CLUB By Larry Cannon The Pennbrooke Softball Club is looking for volunteers to umpire Men's and Ladies' Softball Games for the 2011-2012 Sea-son. Training and supervision will be provided by the club. Please contact Larry Cannon at 748-4742, or put a note in Box P6, if interested. Pickup games will start in May at the Athletic Field. The games will start at 9AM on Tuesdays and Fridays. All residents who are interested in playing softball are encouraged to join us. The Softball Club would like to thank all the residents who came down to the athletic field during the 2010-2011 Season to support our men's and ladies' teams.

FISHING CLUB NEWS… The Fishing Club had a very successful

dinner on March 5th. We would like to thank all who attended. Tickets sold out fast. Next year we plan to have another club dinner on March 3rd with the same menu. Dinners are open to all residents and their visiting guests.

Residents are welcome to join the Fishing Club and to attend the meetings. Club meetings are held at the Activity Center, the 2nd Thursday of each month at 3:00PM.

TENNIS NEWS... The 2nd Annnual Mixed

Doubles Tennis Tournament is open to all residents and spectators on Friday, May 6th & Saturday, May 7th. For more Infor-mation, and to register, call Bob at 321-4002.

PICKLEBALL NEWS… On February 23rd the folks from Hawthorne came over to play with our Pickleball teams. We had a great time. They brought about 15-20 peo-

ple and we had about the same number of Pennbrooke people. The groups were split up.with the "A" group players playing against each other, and the "B" group playing against each other. Everyone had a chance to play, as well as socialize; & I know everyone had a great time! For those of you who couldn't make it, we hope you will get another chance some other time.

Thanks to everyone that helped set up and stayed after to put things away. It always makes setup and breakdown a lot easier when everyone pitches in. We appreciate your help!

Our news for March covered our Restaurant, The Pennbrooke Grille, and its workings. Today, let‟s explore another department — The Pro Shop.

While the Pro Shop is first and foremost the place where golfers sign in to play their round of golf, it is also the place to view and pur-chase casual sports clothing (for both men and women), accessories, and of course golf equipment.

The shop is open every day of the year (except December 25th) from 7:00AM — 5:00PM. It is open to everyone, both members and non-members alike.

And all Pennbrooke Fairways Residents get a ten percent discount on purchases (certain fair-traded and specials excluded). The clothing and accessories we sell are suitable for golfers and non-golfers alike, as it is casual attire. And the prices for all our merchandise are very

competitive! (Check us out!) When there are items we may not carry,

we do special orders where we are able. We also have gift cards for the shop, golf, or even food. Why not stop in and see what we offer? You may be pleasantly supplied! And once again, see us at: www.pennbrookefairwaysgolf.com.

Another Thank You goes to the Pennbrooke Softball League for their generous donation to our holiday deco-ration funds. Our new Pennbrooke licenses plates have also been very successful. (The feedback on the new look and color has been very positive.) The plates can still be purchased at the RSO. This month‟s club outing will be at “Wekiva Falls RV Resort” in Sorrento, from March 21st-24th.

Thanks again for all the contin-ued support. Ted Tsontos, President, RV Club

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS 11 ACTIVITIES REVIEW — APRIL 2011

SOCIAL BRIDGE INVITATION On the first Tuesday of every month, the gals gather at the Pennbrooke Grille for lunch and then for an afternoon of SOCIAL BRIDGE. Come join us for FOOD, FUN, and a FANTASTIC afternoon. This month, contact Libbi Cozart at 435-6147, Barb Anderson at 314-9613, or just sign up in the Activity Center.

BANG A DRUM WITH THE PENNBROOKE DRUM CIRCLE

You may already know that drumming relieves stress and releases mood-elevating brain chemicals. You may even have heard that it powers up your immune system and boosts the production of cancer-killing cells. Drumming generates the slow brain waves needed to come up with clever ideas and it stimulates the entire brain, promoting communications between the neurons.

While banging on any drum — even a toy — will help, to get the most benefit, join the Pennbrooke Drum Circle.

Call Jane at 365-2426, for information on our drum circle.

Greetings to All — Hope you are all enjoying our

beautiful spring weather. Flowers are blooming, grass is growing and this is why we all live in Florida!!!

Summer is just around the corner and soon many of our residents will be leaving the commu-nity for their summer homes. Please remember to make arrangements to have your yards and homes taken care of when you are gone. Valley Crest mows, trims and edges but they do not remove weeds from your flower beds, trim shrubs, pressure wash your homes or any other lot upkeep. I know you don‟t like get-ting those “love letters” from me, any more than I like sending them, so an ounce of prevention…

The pond at the intersection of Countryside / Shadow Run is almost completed. Some of you expressed concern because of the large bare area left by the dredging. If you have been by there lately, you will notice the natural vege-tation has already started growing back. We are also go-ing to be planting decorative grasses in several areas around the pond and before you know it the pond will be beautiful. I noticed the other day we have a small alligator there and the otters are back also.

I would like to thank all of you for your cooperation and patience while getting your bar code stickers for the new gate system. If you were out of town (or otherwise unavail-able) and still need your stickers, please call the PHOA office at 360-1001 and set up a time to come to the Wel-come Center to get them. Be sure and bring your com-pleted paperwork and your driver‟s license.

Our new landscape company, Valley Crest, is now mow-ing your lawns on a weekly basis. We‟ve had a few little bumps in the road as they become familiar with our com-munity. Should you have an issue, please come to the RSO and pick up a maintenance request form, complete it, and return it to the RSO. We will see that Valley Crest sees it right away and addresses your concern / complaint quickly. There is a “learning curve” with any new land-scape company. Let‟s all practice a little extra patience, please.

Hats off to Trish for all of the fun events through the first months of 2011. The St. Patrick‟s Day celebration was a huge success. She also has the Chili Cook-Off and Trash & Treasure coming up. If you have any free time and would like to volunteer for these events, I‟m sure Trish could use the help.

And my quote for the month …

“When somebody tells you nothing is impossible, ask him to dribble a football”. ~Author Unknown.

Until next month, keep smiling,

Robbie (Roberta Dill, Property Manager)

Kentucky Derby Day!!!...

...Saturday, May 7TH Beginning at 4:00PM

Activity Center Pick up your $3/pp tickets and join the fun. We will have the famous Belly Buster hotdogs, chips, and you bring your own beverage. OH YEAH! Don‟t forget your money for betting, and also the 50/50 tickets. Pick up your tickets today at the RSO. The deadline for purchasing your tickets is May 3rd, 2011.

PENNBROOKE DAY TRIPS Agenda for all trips can be printed from the Web-

site at www.pennbrooke.org under Trish’s Day Trips

Trish’s Thoughts... I would like to thank all of you who

accompanied me on the trip to Key West, and thank you all for the compli-ments and remarks you have made to your neighbors and friends. We really had a great time, and everything went smoothly and on schedule. Being my first overnight trip as your group leader taught me some very important details that I can use in making future trips even better.

I am looking into more trips and cruises these days and I am sure you know a lot more about cruising than I do. I have never actually been on a cruise myself so I am learning as I go from questions that you are asking. The agent that I am working with has promised to show me the ropes and answer all the questions you might have. Please don‟t hesitate to stop by or call. I know I was pretty busy the week of the St. Patrick‟s Day fundraiser, and I hope I did not speed by you too fast. I have slowed down somewhat now, and as always, welcome your questions and your concerns.

I have a couple of new and exciting trips planned since the last newsletter. Three days at a “DUDE RANCH” Yep! I didn‟t even know there was such a thing in Florida less than 2 hours away in Lake Wales. What fun! The trip begins in a luxury motor coach, your own private hotel quarters, dinner buffet, line dancing and music all in the first day!? Then start out Saturday with a breakfast buffet, petting barn, horseback riding, arrow shooting and MANY boutiques on the ranch. Yes! Ladies we can even shop „till we drop. Saturday night we have front row seats at the “American Championship Rodeo”, and then head on over to the Night Club and Saloon...all for the low, low price of $249. Sunday morning we will head back to Pennbrooke after enjoying a wonderful Sunday Buffet.

Many months ago a resident came to me and asked if I could plan a trip to the “Beau Rivage Casino,” and actu-ally stay in the luxurious hotel in Biloxi. I called a few bus companies and the casino and really didn‟t like the prices I was getting. But finally I have found the right company and price for such a trip and even a little better by offer-ing a day in New Orleans. So, now I can offer you a trip for four (4) days to Biloxi and New Orleans for only $222. (Plus some casino money and discounts on your food.)

If you‟ve been thinking about a trip you would like to go on, and if I can find the right company for the right price, I will do my best to make it happen.

On March 16th & 17th, a committee put together a great St. Pattie‟s Day Fundraiser. We worked long and hard to give you a couple of fun days, some great food and have some money left over for a very worthy service provided in our greatest hour of need. I am still tallying up the money and expenses to see just how much was made to donate to Lake County Cornerstone Hospice. Next month I will have a full report for you.

Until then, have a good month of April.

Trish (Trish Perry, Activity Coordinator)

PENNBROOKE FAIRWAYS 12 ACTIVITIES REVIEW — APRIL 2011

STARLIGHT MAJESTY Sign up for this AWESOME Dining Yacht WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH 2011—$ 75.00/pp

Price includes Transportation and Dinner on the Starlight Majesty Dining Yacht, a sleek and modern 115-foot ship offering fine dining cruises. Large picture windows dis-play beautiful panoramic views of the coast as the ship cruises the smooth, scenic inland waters of Florida‟s gulf coast.

This vessel offers great dining, live entertainment, and dancing with some of the best waterfront views in all of Clearwater Beach.

The ship has a contemporary atmosphere, and a sumptuous choice of ten entrées, prepared fresh to order. A full bar and your own server ensures enjoyment for all! The bus will leave the Grand Hall at 4:30PM and return at Midnight.

SALVADOR DALI ART MUSEUM FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH 2011—$38.00/pp

The New Museum opened Jan. 11th, 2011, at 11AM. (That Is 1/11/11 at 11)

This trip includes a guided tour of a most extraordi-nary, unusual artist, and the meanings behind his art. Once we leave the museum, a short distance away is the St. Petersburg Pier-Aquarium and Columbia Restaurant.

Visit the many souvenir shops and the Aquarium. The Columbia Res-taurant is THE place to enjoy lunch on your own, relax and enjoy the beauty. Trip leaves the Grand Hall at 8AM and return at 5:15PM.

HARD ROCK CASINO TRIP WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th, 2011—Only $10.00/pp

Introductory price of only $10 to the Hard Rock in Tampa. Come and see the deluxe motor coaches. Price includes Round Trip transporta-tion, $25 in free slot money, and a $5 meal voucher. Departs the

Grand Hall at 9:30AM and returns at 5:30PM.

BILOXI & NEW ORLEANS MAY 16th-19th, 2011

$222 Double Occupancy $322 Single Includes: Roundtrip deluxe motor coach, 3 nights at the fabulous Beau Rivage Casino, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 other optional casino vis-its, up to $45 in free play & baggage handling.