Monday, September 7th

A monthly newsletter with timely information – Serving the Residents of Forest Gardens

The Leaves September 2015

Saturday, September 12th Poker Tournament

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Terri’s Message……. It’s hard to believe, but we are fast approaching the Fall Season. This has been an active summer for the Social Club with some nice events and great attendance. Everyone who works so hard to bring these events to you is very appreciative of your support and attendance. Please keep your input coming. These events are for you, the residents, so let us know how we’re doing. We always appreciate your help, too! A lot of the things that have to be done before an event are behind the scenes and can be done in your home. Volunteers are always welcome, so give one of us a call. We’ll put you to work! The Social Club treasury is in good shape. We were able to add a projector to the Clubhouse, make some repairs on the refrigerator, and most of the events, including Bingo, are making a profit thanks to our dedicated Chair people and your attendance. The 50’s Nite was an enjoyable evening with lots of music, and the annual Luau on August 8th was authentic as usual with great food, and the decorators did an awesome job. Mark your Calendars for two of the most popular events, Poker Tournament on Sept. 12th and Hot Dog Bingo, Sept. 17th. In October we have a new event we’re sure you will want to attend--it’s a Murder Mystery Evening. All you Sherlock Holmes out there will have some fun. That’s it for now. See you at the clubhouse! Terri Goodman, President

Purpose of the Forest Gardens Social Club

“The Club is established to create active interest, participation and friendship in the conduct of a social and recreational Club for the benefit, pleasure, and recreation of its members. …To cooperate and coordinate with Park Management in the implementation of such objectives. …Each resident of Forest Gardens Mobile Home Community is a member of the Social Club.”

“The Leaves”: For corrections, additions or deletions, please contact the Editors: Donna at 949-380-1228 or Pat at 949-254-3318 or by email at: leafydonna@yahoo.com or rphaley@earthlink.net

Forest Gardens Social Club

2015 Board of Directors President

Terri Goodman 472-8586 1st Vice President

Barbara King 714-715-5941 2nd Vice President

Denise Burgess 233-9446 Secretary

Pat Haley 588-7427 Treasurer

Donna Chaput 380-1228 Social Club Board Meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the second Monday of every month, and after the HOA General Meeting in January, April, July and October.

Every Saturday morning from 9AM to 10 AM, rain or

shine, we have complimentary Coffee and Donuts

served at the Clubhouse. We invite All Residents to

stop by and enjoy some good conversation and

friendly faces.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE -- CALLING ALL VENDORS:

Tables are still available. If you plan on participating in this

year’s event, you need to call me ASAP as there are only a

limited amount left. Please call Char Graeler at 949-452-9490.

Reminder:

This year the boutique will be held on Saturday, November 7th

from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Char Graeler, Chairperson

Bulletin Board ……

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New Residents: We’d like to welcome these new residents to our community. #387 Sharon Crolius

We look forward to seeing you at the Clubhouse.

CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES’ SPOTLIGHT IS ON: ACTIVITIES LIST AND CONTACTS FOR INFORMATION:

Each month we provide the daily activities on the calendar. For your convenience, here is a list of our activities

and the person to contact if you are interested in finding out more information or participating.

-Bridge - Audrey Barmore 768-7745 -Needlepoint – Holly Timm -855-1329

-Bingo – Terri Goodman 472-8586 -Pinochle – Howard Gillespie 951-0785

-Book Club – Toni Rohnig 458-1621 -Shuffleboard – Howard 394-9392

- M-Th Exercise - Toni Rohnig 458-1621 -Samba – Audrey Barmore 768-7745

-Fri. Exercise – Sharon Rawson 582-1307 -Spanish – Regina Hernandez 472-4465

-Line Dancing – Pam English 855-2238 -Table Tennis – John Gottschalkson 215-8060

BOOK CLUB – 4TH WEDNESDAY 11:30 – 1:00 NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! Schedule and book selections

for the next three months are:

Sept. 23rd: Little Bee - Chris Cleave

Oct. 28th. Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand-Helen Simonson

November – no meeting due to Thanksgiving

Come join us even if you haven't finished the book. Book selections will be made at the meetings and announced in the “Leaves”. Toni Rohnig

Questions and Answers): Many times, folks have questions about our great community, about the events we hold, or about the activities available at the clubhouse. But…who do you ask or where do you go to find the answer?

We’d like to help if we can.

Question: What is Rock Mail? I’ve never heard of this kind of mail before.

ANSWER: Rock Mail is a unique means of communication identifiable ONLY at Forest Gardens. If you

look up “rock mail” in the dictionary, or a thesaurus, or on the internet, you will get a response of “no

such word”. The residents of Forest Gardens have used “rock mail” for years. You can send “rock

mail” to any resident. No postage is required. Usually the person who leaves the mail under your rock

is a phantom with no specific delivery schedule. Get yourself some kind of a “rock”, put it on your side

porch (carport side). There are all kinds of creative rocks: some funny, some pretty, some plain, some

exotic. Whatever your rock looks like, we hope you enjoy reading the mail you get under your rock!

LUAU 2015 – The welcoming was a grand “ALOHA”, a Hawaiian word that means Hello or Goodbye. The teriyaki chicken “Hawaiian style”, the pork cooked by Gary Gailmor, Rice, Mac/Fruit, Salad by experts Linda Gailmor and Ester McCarthy, ice cream and fruit punch was a great meal. Entertainment was lovely with Ginni dancing to Hawaiian heritage music, and Harry Luettchau’s CDS for listening and dancing highlighted the entertainment. The crowning of this years King and Queen, Ray and Fran Vanderpool, and a princess, Vicki Brocard and her prince, Dale Jackson reigned over the Luau with Hawaiian Royalty. The decorating committee did a wonderful job. Thanks to all who worked hard to make the Luau an enjoyable evening.. You can’t have a successful party without helpers and that is what I had—a good working committee. Thanks, thanks, and more thanks. ALOHA. Hope you had a good time. Alice Sanchez and Luau Committee.

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