VOLUME 8 NUMBER 5 HAWTHORNE AT LEESBURG MAY 1, 1998

"HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY"HRCA INSTALLATION

BANQUET

What a wonderful evening April 6turned out to be. There were 281 guests towelcome our new HRCA Board members andsay goodbye to the outgoing Board members.

Vic's catered the meal and as usual, itwas delicious.

The Clubhouse looked lovely with thedecorated tables and beautiful flowerarrangements. Colors for the evening wereburgundy and variegated pinks. Decoratingstarted first thing in the morning with tablesettings, etc. Certainly hope you were one ofthe lucky guests.

Ed Tobin was the Master of Ceremonies,and as usual, kept things going.

Charlotte Fowler started off our eveningduring the Social Hour with music on the pianoand Charlie Jacobson and his group "StringsPlus" played for our entertainment during theprogram.

Dan Gorden officially installed the newBoard members.

As a special feature, Ron and CathyCollier celebrated their 66th Wedding

- .Anniversary this day so they were given a bighand.

It was a wonderful evening, and thanksto everyone who participated and to those whoworked hard making this evening possible.

But most of all, many thanks go to our

HRCA Board members who give of their timeto make Hawthorne a better place to live. Thisis a volunteer position and many hours arespent doing for the good of others. Hawthornethanks each and every member of the HRCABoard of Directors.

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Dont' forget if you are leavingthe park for a vacation, make sure c

you fill out a vacation form and tumit in to the Program Office orSecurity. Forms are available at theProgram Office and Administration.

EASTER AT HAWfHORNE

What a beautiful day Easterturned out to be, a bit chilly butour residents turned out. Theday started with our EasterSunrise Service, Gene Jonesdelivered the message andLovice Naden sang "The HolyCity". Ed Tobin led the music.The service was followed by breakfast,sponsoredby Shuffleboard. 344 tickets were

. sold. Later, "the Easter Egg Hunt was held.Approximately 500 eggs were hidden forapproximately 70 children who participated inthree different age groups; 2 - 4, 5 ...8, and 9 -13. Held also were the egg and spoon race,egg roll and the egg toss which everyone enjoys.Marilyn Hahn was the person who guessed 703- the exact number of jelly beans in the bunny.She won a hanging plant.

What a lot of fun! Thanks to the manyresidents involved for bringing us yet anotherwonderful Easter Day at Hawthorne.

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NEW ARRIVALS

If you noticed thatBob Harriman was notriding his bicycle last monthyou might be interested toknow the reason. One

.~.momingwhen Bob.went

. oat ,to go .for his daily ride, he noticed=semething different about his basket -- he

normally has a hat and a plastic bag in there,but there were also a few sticks added - thestart of a little bird nest. He decided to watchand see just what was going on, and sureenough, two little brown birds were building anest there. Soon an egg appeared, then asecond egg and finally a third. Rosemary put asign over the bike "Quiet -- nest in progress. II

By the time this goes to print Bob andRosemary will be the proud grandparents ofthree brand new baby birdsll

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PITCH N' PUTT

The start of 98-99 Pitch n' Putt seasonand the end of the 97 - 98 season occurred onThursday, April 2nd.

At 9 AM there were 90 people playing.This included 12 visitors from Japan and theirsponsors. Hawthorne residents, Bob andMyrtle Hearn were host for the FriendshipForce of Central Florida. Visitor Ms. Ayakowon the weekly prize for closest to the pin.

At 12 noon, over 70 people gathered inthe pool area for a picnic. 97 - 98 HawthorneCup Awards were given for holes in one - RussHorning (9), Nancy Wands (6), and BobBoubin (5). Golf balls were given to Jim Klein,Alex Bauerle, Pat Covieo, and WaltTimmerding for 4.

A plaque was given to Joe Collins forbeing closest to pin four times. Hank Klingreceived a golf ball for two times.

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WARNING!!!!!!!

I have already made mention of this newtelephone scam, but I feel that it is importantto bring it up again.

A swindler will callidentifying himself as atelephone technician andask that you dial nine, zeroand the pound sign (9-0-#),and then hang up. Thisallows the crook access to alocal phone operator andthen to an international exchange. Thesecharges will then show up on your phone bill!

If anyone calls for an outside line to dotests, do !!2! give them an outside line. Get asmuch information about the caller as you can,then hang up and report it. -

HAWfHORNE LOGO

Recently a resident came to my officeasking just what our Logo signified. I realizethere are many new residents living inHawthorne who are asking the same question.

Wendell Husebo of Husebo Advertising,designed our Logo.

The round sectionrepresents Floridasunshine. The stylized"H" represents ourbeautiful park andtopping both is thecopper roof of the publicbuildings in the park

- identifying Hawthorne.Our eye-catching logo is everywhere -- at

the park's entrance and on billboards. Insmaller sizes it graces the weekly and monthlybulletins, badges, letterhead, T-shirts, etc. Youcan even purchase patches with our logo onthem.

Now whenever you see the logo, you willknow exactly what it stands for. In fact,whenever I am travelling I find myself lookingfor the stickers on cars as they go by. It isamazing where you find Hawthorne residents.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

On Thursday, April 2, Hawthorne washost to 12 Japanese visitors. Henry and MyrtleHearn were instrumental in having our guestsvisit and the residents of Hawthorne madethem very welcome. Visiting from Yamaguchi,Japan as well as other visitors from theVillages, Pennbrooke, Leesburg and Tavares,they had a great time.

Pitch n Putt was enjoyed by all as well asa flotilla to Hickory Point by Jim Apsey, KibGary, Ed Stewart, AI Trundle and Bob Hearnand a cruise of Lake Harris.

Thank you Hawthorne for making this avery special visit for our Japanese guests.

MEMORIAL DAY

Will be celebrated on Monday, May 25.It was during the Civil War when this specialholiday observance had its beginning. In May,1864 two women in Boalsburg, PA, Miss EmmaHunter and Mrs. Mayer, met while decoratingthe graves of relatives who had died in theGettysburg battlefield. After comforting eachother in their sorrow, they agreed to meet thereevery year.

On April 26,1865 ConfederateMemorial Day wasborn because of thevisit of Mrs. SueLandon Faughn, adescendant ofPresident JohnAdams, and otherladies to the militarycemetery in

Vicksburg, MS.On May 5, 1866 in Waterloo, NY, Henry

C. Welles, a druggist, suggested to a veterans'organization that the graves of the dead bedecorated with flowers. Also that same year,the first actual service honoring the deceasedsoldiers was held on May 30, 1866 inRichmond, VA.

On May 30, 1868 Decoration Day wascelebrated nationally by the Grand Army of therepublic, an organization of Union veterans.

'- In 1873, New York was the first state tomake it a legal holiday. Though first

--designated for soldiers lost in battle, Decoration.Day became generally known as Memorial Dayas war heroes from more wars were honored.

Today, Memorial Day events includeparades, and wreath-layings, placing of flowersto honor the dead of all wars.

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A PARKINSON NOTE

Dean Simeral is now the contact personwhen anyone has questions or concerns about

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Parkinson's Disease. Dean can link you withthe Lake County Parkinson Support Groupwhich has a wealth of printed materials fromthe American Parkinson Disease Association.There are videos to borrow as well. TheSupport Group meets monthly from Septemberthrough May on the 2nd Tuesday of the monthat 2 pm at LRMC North Campus. The finalmeeting of this season is a noon picnic atWooten Park, Tavares, on May 12. .

In the future, there may be an occasionalmeeting in Hawthorne with the residents whoare interested in sharing their concerns. CallDean with your suggestions at 365-1713.

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FROM THEPROGRAM

OFFICE

Monday, May 4, the LRMC RecognitionDinner will be held here at Hawthorne. Manyof our residents are volunteers at LRMC andthis is the hospital's way of showing theirappreciation for their hard work anddedication. All activities normally held in theAuditorium will be pre-empted on this day.You will, however, be able to sell tickets.

Monday, the 25th is Memorial Day andwill be a holiday for all HRCA offices.

TV-4 will officially shut down for thesummer after the program on Friday, the 22nd.Over the summer please give some thought tojoining the TV-4 gang. We are in desperateneed of Programmers and Camera personnel.Please help us out. It is so easy. If you've runa camcorder, you can run the camera.Programming is just as easy; all you need is apersonable disposition and you have it made.We sure would appreciate your helping us out.Get in touch with ..Sandy in the Program Officeif you are interested and she will fill you in ondetails.

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BREAKFAST SCHEDULETom O'Heran, Chairman of the

Hawthorne Breakfast Club, has chosen thebreakfasts for the 1998 - 99 season. Theschedule is as follows:

October 3, 1998 - Softball and the WoodcraftersNovember 7, 1998 - Chorus, Hospitality,Barbershoppers, and the Historical Society

ItDecember 5, 1998 - theBoat ClubJanuary 2, 1999 -Golden 50/80 Club,Tennis Club and theComputer ClubFebruary 6, 1999 - Pitch

n' Putt, Fishing Club, Bocce, Retired Educatorsand School Personnel and the Tennis ClubMarch 6, 1998 - Bowling and BarbershoppersEaster Sunday, April 4, 1998 - Shuffleboard

The menu will stay the same consistingof ham, scrambled eggs, grits, pancakes, coffeeand orange juice. But, the price has changed!Buying your tickets ahead of time the cost willbe $2.50 and if you wait to buy at the breakfast,the cost will be $2.75. So, we recommend youbuy your tickets early.

We appreciate this year's sponsors andwish you well.

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TAX AIDEAARP's sponsored program completed

another successful year with 380 taxpayersinterviewed, 222 Federal Returns completed,62 State Returns completed, 40 shut-ins servedat home, 150 requests for info and totalnumber of counseling hours was 426.

The following Hawthorne volunteerswere available in the Marina Lobby each ..Monday and Wednesday morning fromFebruary 1st through April 15th: MyrtleHearn, Elsie Rickett; George Lauer, and JackWinters.

Based on inquiries made with

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professional tax preparers and based on thevolume and complexity of the work we do, itwould not be unreasonable to say that we havesaved the residents we served in the order of$30,000 in fees and services rendered.

A special thank you to the volunteercounselors who gave their time and talent tothe tax aide program this year.

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NEWS AND NOTESAARP 1775

Remember that even though someprograms take a hiatus during the summerthere are many others that do not. The "Mealson Wheels" program for instance is in dire needof drivers throughout the summer months.Many of the regular drivers go North for a fewmonths but the people in need of the meals stillare here and still need their meals delivered. Itonly takes about an hour for a person to do thisand believe me it is very much appreciated.

The recycling of the cans also continuesallsummer, and those cans bring in a good bitof revenue to AARP which is put to good usein December when we distribute our funds todeserving groups.

The blood mobile will continue to visitus. They will be here in June and again inAugust, so please keep them in mind. Allblood donations are for Hawthorne residentsand are greatly needed.

There will be NO general meeting forthe month of May due to the number ofresidents leaving for the summer. Keepwatching the summer "Highlights" for the dateof our next meeting.

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MAYDATES TO CELEBRATE

BIRTHSTONE: EmeraldFLOWER: Lily of the ValleyCOLORS: Yellow and Red

ORIGIN OF MAY'S NAME - came from theRoman republican calendar month Maius,probably named after the goddess Maia, motherof Mercury, and the deity of "growth andincrease."

1 May Day2 Good Housekeeping Magazine first

published in 18852 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs,

Louisville, Kentucky3 - 9 PTA Teacher' Appreciation Week

6 - 12 National Nurses Week8 V-E Day (1945)8 Coca-Cola introduced in 18869 Lawn Mower Patented in 189910 Mother's Day11 Full Moon13 Table knives first used (1639) - in

France, Cardinal Richelieu had pointsrounded off all the knives to be used atthis table. Until this time, daggers wereused to cut meat and to pick one's teeth.

14 100th Anniversary of first publicperformance of John Philip Sousa's"The Stars and Stripes Forever"

14 JEWISH: Lag B'omer - traditional dayfor joyous events such as weddings,picnic, and outdoor activities.

15 Anniversary of Nylon Stockings (1940)16 Root Beer first produced by Charles

Elmer Hires in 186616 Armed Forces Day16 Birthday of the U.S. Nickel - 186619 1st performance of Ringling Brothers

Circus - 188420 In 1310, shoes were made for both the

right and left feet20 Clothes Dryer's birthday - 1892

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21 Ascension Day - this observance is 40days after Easter and commemoratesChrist's ascension into heaven.

21 Founding of American Red Crossin 1881

22 In 1892, Dr. Sheffield, a British dentist,invented the toothpaste tube.

22 "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"premiered in 1967

23 Benjamin Franklin inventedbifocals in 1785

23 In 1873, the Northwest Mounted Policeforce, better known as the CanadianMounties, was established

24 Indianapolis 500 - first held in 1911, thiscar race is recognized as the world'slargest single-day sporting event.

24 In 1982, Mrs. Christina Samane of SouthAfrica gave birth to the heaviest babyever born, a 22 pound, 8 ounce son

2S U.S. Memorial Day observed26 John Wayne Birth Anniversary (1907-

1979)27 Disney'S Cartoon "Three Little Pigs"

premiered in 193327 Golden Gate Bridge opened in 193728 Birthday of Dionne Quintuplets (1934)29 80th Birth Anniversary of John F.

Kennedy (1917 - 1963)30 Compact Disc introduced in 198130 Ice Cream Freezer patented in 184830 U.S. Memorial Day (Traditional)31 Christian: Pentecost - commemorating

the descent of the Holy Spirit unto theApostles 50 days after Easter

31 Jewish: Shavuot, Feast of Weeks -celebrates the giving of Torah (the Law)to Moses on Mount Sinai

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LEAVING FOR THESUMMER?

If you are leaving your home for thesummer months, there are precautions to betaken. Mildew is a big problem here inFlorida! There are two words to remember -CLEAN and DRY!

Air conditioningcan be used to reducepotential moistureproblems, yet use aminimum amount ofenergy.

Leaving closetdoors ajar and drawersopen keeps moisturefrom being trapped.

Remember to tum off the water heater.Tum off the water supply to the washer.

Remove leaves and debris from guttersand downspouts.

Remove everything that is loose andmovable in your yard or carport. This includesbicycles, hose, sprinklers, flower pots, hangingplants, baskets, and anything hanging on youroutside walls.

Remember to fill out a vacation formand tum it into Security or the Program Office.Most important - HAVE A GREATSUMMER!

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CLUB HAWTHORNE

On Thursday, March 26 the ClubHawthorne Activities elected our new 1998 - 99Council Officers. Elected were the following:

ARTS AND CRAFfS:Council Officer: Grace WolfDeputy Officer: Tony TarbayCOMMUNICATIONIEDUCATION:Council Officer: Doreen FrancisDeputy Officer: Louise DumontFINANCE:Council Officer: Bud Elwell

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MUSICAL:Council Officer: Grace WhitecarDeputy Officer: Marge CuthbertsonPHYSICAL:Council Officer: Tom O'HeranDeputy Officer: Joan BuividasSOCIAL-COMMUNITY:Council Officer: Dorothy SaylesDeputy Officer: Jean VanDykeSOCIAL - GAME:Council Officer: Jan HumbertDeputy Officer: Eleanor HillSPORTS:Council Officer: Sylvia GentryDeputy Officer: Teddy BurlockSTATE AND ZONE:Council Officer: Dee MillerDeputy Officer: Bill VientLIAISON GROUPS:

AARP - Jack ErvinHRCA - Jane BryanFMO - Tom Beach

All newly elected officers, both of theactivities and the Council officially took officeon April I.

The new list of officers for the differentactivities is available and can be picked up inthe Program Office.

We wish our new officers good luck andhope that you will work with them and assist inany way you can.

A big ''Thank You" to the outgoingofficers. Your dedication and service is verymuch appreciated.

HYMN SING

A specialpresentation by IreneBenward on the life andwork of Fanny Crosby, thefamous blind gospelsongwriter, drew a capacitycrowd of 65 at a recent

Hymn Sing. Everyone was inspired with thesinging of many of Christendom's most popular'songs, 'and the special solos and duets by ourown Hawthorne singers.

Special recognition was given to IreneBenward, Gunny Johnson, and HarleyAnderson for their many years of leadership ofthe Hymn Singing Group. An attractive plaquewas presented to Irene, and flowers to others.

You are always welcome to another ofHawthorne's unique amenities. The time ofsinging each 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 3 PMserves as comfort and inspiration to all whoattend.

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SHUFFLEBOARDNEWS AND WRAPUP

Hawthorne's Shuffleboard programcontinues to grow and attract new players,pro's, amateurs and beginners. This season hasseen an influx of experienced shufflers, whohave competed here in past tournaments, fell inIove with our courts and our lifestyle and have.purchased homes of their own in Hawthorne.

Several other couples are activelylooking for their future home and doing so inHawthorne, all of which is making the salesoffice very happy.

Our many new players are taking lessonsfrom Ted Zatarski on Friday mornings, makingus one of the larger shuffleboard clubs inNorthern and Central Florida. We are growingand many of our players are winning someimportant tournaments.

For example, Irma Lakes recently placedfifth in the Florida State Master Tournament in

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Winter Haven, against the eight best womenplayers in Florida. Irma was invited to play?ecause she was the fourth highest point scorerIII the State. She also placed second in theTournament of Champions in March and thenwon first place (for the second year in a row) inthe Northern District Masters Tournament atNew Smyrna Beach. Harold Mauk won 1stplace in the Northern District Tournament ofChampions at Leesburg and in the Super VTournament held this week on our courts, MaryKauffman and Bob Moody won first place inmain event, Bill McCullough and Don Moulwon second place in main event andnewcomers, Taylor and Peggy Munton wonthird place in Consolation. Congratulations toall.

Hawthorne Shuffleboard has somethingfor everyone. Lessons for beginners, Red andBlack on Mondays and Fridays for easier levelcompetition, Wednesday Social Shuffle foreveryone, with fun and cookies afterwards ,Sunday Pin Shuffle for silver dollars, Visitationmeets with other clubs, In-House tournamentsfor advancing players and State and Districttournaments for higher level competition.

We also sponsor theEaster morningbreakfast and we have two of the best "potluck" suppers annually, because we have somemighty good cooks, who also happen to shuffle.

For information call Silvia Gentry at326-8319.