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Riverside Club Homeowners
Association Newsletter and Monthly ActivitiesNewsletter and Monthly ActivitiesNewsletter and Monthly ActivitiesNewsletter and Monthly Activities
October 2, 2013 www.MyRiversideClub.org
Newsletter Editor: Linda Ortolani 619-518-7004 Email to: [email protected]
2013 H O A BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Bob Silverberg 746-1308 [email protected]
1st VICE PRESIDENT Jack Meyer 922-4399 [email protected] 2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Irma Radliff 641-2064 [email protected]
SECRETARY Kathie Luxton 641-8782
[email protected] ASST. SECRETARY
Nina Voehl 645-8574 [email protected]
TREASURER Roger Warwick 649-9895 [email protected]
DIRECTOR AT LARGE Eugenia Ruch 645-4583 [email protected]
*** Upcoming Special Events ***
Thu Oct All Vegi-Bus 3:15-4:15PM Fairways Mail Center Parking Lot
Thu Oct All Yoga @ 10:30AM-$5 cash/check payable to Dr. Heather (bring your yoga mat)
Fri Oct 4 Coffee Social Spooktacular @ 9:30AM-Landings—Prize for Best Costume!
Mon Oct 14 Monthly Pot Luck @ 5:00PM-Landings Bring dish to pass & tableware
Wed Oct 18 Buffet @ 5PM-7PM-Hayes Bayou NEW Riverside Bar & Grille
Music 6PM-9PM $8/person Purchase tickets by Sat 10/14 @ Lifestyle Desk
Sun Oct 20 Wacky Golf 1PM for support of Christmas Island $10/ea followed by
Potluck @ 5:00 PM-Landings
Sat Oct 26 Halloween Dance 7PM-10PM-Landings Best Costume Prizes $15/ea
Tue Oct 29 Trivia @ 5PM-7PM-Landings $8 includes Family Style Dinner
Wed Oct 30 Movie Night Spooktacular @ 6PM Wacky Treats $3/person
7PM-Landings showing PSYCHO with complimentary popcorn
Sat Nov 2 Holiday Craft Bazaar 10AM-5PM-Landings OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
President’s Message …..Bob Silverberg, President 2013
As our friends and neighbors return from summering up North, and activities begin to increase, I would like to direct your attention to all of the volunteers who organize and lead our committees, clubs, and activities.
It takes the entire last page of our Newsletter to list all of these activities--from Art to Yoga--with some taking place once a month, and others, many times per week. We all owe a debt of gratitude and a “thank-you” to all of
those listed as “Contacts”, to those who chair committees, and to those who help out, but are not listed. Please join me in thanking all for their service to Riverside Club—which enriches all of our lives. In addition, please consider asking if you can be of help to those who currently volunteer their time.
Of course, we all know of random acts of kindness that take place daily by neighbors for
neighbors that largely go unnoticed, yet this seems to be an integral aspect that unites this community. We have said and heard many times that the amenities are nice, but we chose to live here because of the people. So, let’s welcome back the snowbirds as they return to Riverside Club Golf and Boating Resort.
Dianne Piccola 746-1939 Kelley Kipfer 645-6841 Carol Jankowski 767-9060
You are cordially invited to EXHIBIT at the Riverside Golf & Boating Resort’s
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To be held in The Landings Show Room In conjunction with Riverside’s OPEN HOUSE!
This event will be advertised in local publications as
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
We hope to attract more traffic by pairing with an Open House, So share the word with your friends.
Attention All ~A~rtists, ~B~akers & ~C~rafters Want to Exhibit?
It’s as EZ as ~A~B~C~
But Tables are filling up F-A-S-T, so
Simply Reserve your table by Friday, October 25th
by contacting one of the Facilitators listed below.
Riverside Rascals Chapter, RHS …..Shirley Riscile, QM
The Rascals had a great ‘Social’ afternoon at The Landings on Wednesday, Sept. 18th.
Hostesses Peggy Knuckey, Bev Cabral and Mary Briggs provided the large turnout with homemade vanilla ice cream and cake, wine and beverages! Yum!
We also had a successful ‘red hat swap’ of items. You know what is said about another man’s treasure, and it’s so much fun to discover an item you didn’t know you needed!
October 16th, we will be on a road trip to the Ringling Brothers Museum in Sarasota!
And on November 14th we are honored be invited to the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of our Sister Chapter, the Red Hatters of Manatee!
RIVERSIDE QUILT CLUB …..Rae Lewis
Anyone who quilts or would like to learn to quilt is welcome to come to the Riverside Quilt Club meetings held each Wednesday from 10 AM until 12 Noon. We have sewing machines and supplies that newcomers can use during the meetings while you learn the skill of making quilts. We are presently working on a quilt to be raffled in the Spring of 2014.
Raffle tickets will go on sale October 1st, 2013!
Only $1 each
OR, get 6 for $5
NOTE: Additionally, Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase at the HOA meetings.
We are also working on a raffle quilt for 2014-2015! Come help us finish this quilt. The funds we raise from raffle quilts and the craft shows go toward fabric and supplies used to make
items donated to local ministries. We have been working on quilts, placemat and napkin sets, potholders, etc. for the Craft Bazaar, as well as making sundresses, pants and shorts for Lighthouse Ministries and bibs, quilts, receiving blankets and diaper bags for Woman’s Choice.
Come join us as we continue to make donation quilts, etc. for several local ministries… PLUS enjoy getting to know other ladies in our community with loving, giving hearts.
Recipe of the Month
This month will see the bewitching hour. Be prepared for holiday potluck or entertaining boys and ghouls, mummies and daddies witch may drop in.
Witch’s Hat Cookies
Ingredients:
32 Hershey's® Kisses® brand milk chocolates, unwrapped
1 package (11 1/2 ounces) fudge-striped shortbread cookies (32)
1 tube (4.25 ounces) orange or red decorating icing
1 Attach 1 chocolate candy to chocolate bottom of each cookie, using decorating icing.
2 Pipe decorating icing around base of milk chocolate candy.
Spooky Witches’ Fingers
Almonds act as fingernails and red decorating gel as blood for these finger-shaped cookies that will provide a great treat for any Halloween party."
Ingredients:
1 c butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole almonds
1 (.75 ounce) tube red decorating gel
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine the butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat together with an electric mixer; gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, continually beating; refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
3. Remove dough from refrigerator in small amounts. Scoop 1 heaping teaspoon at a time onto a piece of waxed
paper. Use the waxed paper to roll the dough into a thin finger-shaped cookie. Press one almond into one end of each cookie to give the appearance of a long fingernail. Squeeze cookie near the tip and again near the center of each to give the impression of knuckles. You can also cut into the dough with a sharp knife at the same points to help give a more finger-like appearance. Arrange the shaped cookies on the baking sheets.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are slightly golden in color, 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Remove the almond from the end of each cookie; squeeze a small amount of red decorating gel into the cavity;
replace the almond to cause the gel to ooze out around the tip of the cookie.
Healthful Hints for the Month ~ Surprising Home Remedies!
For Common Dog Problems
Oatmeal Baths – A common cause of hot spots is itching caused by allergies. Soothing
itching can be a tough battle, and oftentimes it includes long-term steroid use. While this certainly has it benefits, it has its risks as well. However, a simple, homemade oatmeal bath for your dogs should help soothe their discomfort. By adding a few large handfuls of rolled oats to some hot water, and once it’s cooled down, you have an easily made oatmeal shampoo to soak your pup in. Remember that too many baths can be detrimental to your dogs, especially if they have allergies; so make sure to keep this spa treatment a once-a-month thing.
Green Beans – Obesity is a quickly growing problem for many dogs around the world. While being a pound or two overweight might not be a big deal for you, it’s a big deal for your dog. Just like in people, obesity is an ambassador for health problems galore – it puts a huge strain on the dog’s entire body. Obese pets are more prone to disc and joint disease and injuries, muscle injuries, pancreatitis, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. We know it’s hard to look Bella in the eyes when you give her only two-thirds of her normal food ratio. We’re afraid she’s going to be left hungry, like so many of us are on our own diets. But steamed green beans are a new
lifesaver. Just remember to add the same amount of green beans to make up for the missing portion of food you’ve cut out in your dog’s meal. Green beans are full of fiber, so your pup will be left feeling very satisfied, while eating far less calories.
Canned Pumpkin – Diarrhea and constipation are common in ailments in dogs at least once in a while. Although sometimes it can be the result of a more dangerous illness, it’s often just an upset tummy from somebody who ate something they shouldn’t have. Canned pumpkin (or a homemade pumpkin puree), however, can offer a solution to both! Canned pumpkin is extremely rich in dietary fiber and not only aids in digestion, it will soak up the excess water present in your dog’s bowels if he’s got diarrhea. Give 1-2 teaspoons to 1-2 tablespoons with your dog’s meal depending on his or her size. Remember, we want plain canned pumpkin – do NOT give your dog
canned pumpkin pie mix, as it’s loaded with sugars and other ingredients that will only exacerbate Fido’s problems, and possibly cause more.
Benadryl – Dogs are curious, so they get into a lot of things. Sometimes those things (like
eating bees, for example) can cause allergic reactions. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be administered at 2mg/lb of body weight. It can be used for any allergies, such as itchy skin, rashes, and hot spots, but it’s important to keep this in mind if you see any abnormal swelling you think may be due to an allergic reaction. While you can administer Benadryl yourself, it’s important to remember that you should seek veterinary care if your dog experiences any type of allergic reaction.
Black Tea – Hot spots are a very common problem for many dogs and their owners. They seemingly come out of nowhere and are very uncomfortable for everyone involved, especially our pups. Major hot spots need veterinary treatment, but if you find one starting early or have a
smaller hot spot that isn’t so severe, consider foraging through your tea stash. Black tea leaves, when steeped in hot water, contain tannic acid that naturally helps dry out and heal the sores quickly. You’ll apply the tea bag directly to the hot spot (be careful the bag isn’t too hot!) and soak for about 5 minutes. You can do this three to five times a day, as needed.
Did you KNOW? for the Month—5 Signs Your Dog May Be In PAIN! …..Courtesy Facebook
Seeing our pets in pain is never a fun experience, and it’s something every dog owner dreads. Whether it’s a fresh injury or simply our aging elder-pups, we
want nothing more than to help them. But it’s important to remember that they can’t always cry out to us when in need. Dogs aren’t humans, so they don’t speak our language. The best thing we can do to keep them comfortable is to learn theirs.
Dogs display their pain in certain actions and behaviors that may seem subtle to us. Not everyone is a canine behavioral expert, but these five symptoms below will help you determine whether or not your loved one is in pain.
1. Excessive Grooming – It’s normal for dogs to lick and groom themselves, but it’s not normal for this to become an obsessive behavior. If you notice your pet tending to a localized area he’s never noticed before, or has just recently started spending a lot more time there, it could be a sign that he’s hurting. Pets will often groom places that are sources of pain in hopes to clean and care for the wound, even if
there is no open wound present. Be sure to keep an eye on the area and inspect it gently.
2. Heavy Panting – Panting is normal behavior that shouldn’t surprise any dog owner. Even when the panting is heavy, certain circumstances allow for it such as extra hot days and strenuous exercise. But if
you notice heavy panting out of nowhere, it could be stress-induced. This stress could be caused by pain your pet is experiencing. For whatever reason it may be, unexplained heavy panting should result in a trip to your veterinarian.
3. Inappetence – Lack of appetite is often the result of some sort of discomfort. You don’t feel like eating
when you’re not well, do you? Our dogs don’t either. They simply just don’t feel like eating, especially when it’s painful to walk all the way over to the food bowl. If you notice any sort of in appetence in your pet, it’s important to seek veterinary attention right away, as this could be a symptom of many dangerous ailments.
4. Shyness & Aggression – You may notice that your dog is starting to become more and more antisocial. He may stop running to the door to greet everyone and avoids petting. Or you may notice that your little one doesn’t want you picking her up anymore, or cries when you do. If this happens suddenly,
it’s reasonable to suspect pain as a probable cause. In some cases, you’ll find your normally overly friendly companion has become aggressive. If you notice your pup is hiding away and avoiding attention, be sure to check them for pain. It’s best to have a veterinarian do this, and it’s very important to remember not to take it personally if your dog does growl or snap at you. They aren’t necessarily trying to
hurt anyone, they just have no other way to tell anybody it hurts and they don’t want to be touched.
5. General Behavior Changes – Besides shyness and aggression, you might notice that your pup doesn’t want to walk up stairs anymore, avoids jumping and climbing, or doesn’t want to chase after his
beloved tennis ball. There are the obvious signs such as limping, but it’s important to also watch out for stiffness or arched backs. Dogs in pain often lay only flat on their sides, rather than curled up in their beds. They might be slower moving, sleeping a lot more and seemingly disinterested in things they used to love. Another sign is unexplained accidents in the house. It’s often very painful to get up from lying
down (which you also might notice), and sometimes pets just aren’t able to make it outside fast enough. Sometimes the squatting to urinate and defecate is avoided, and you’ll notice that your pet will start leaving messes in her bed. All of these things can be attributed to pain – often in our older dogs, but sometimes in our younger ones as well.
Being able to identify early signs of pain can lead to a much more comfortable outcome for both you and your dog. With early veterinary care, you can often start treatment before the condition worsens, regardless of cause. If old age is the culprit, you’ll be more aware and educated on keeping your loved one
comfortable and happy through his latter years. By keeping our pets happy, we keep ourselves happy too. And there’s nothing more important than sharing a peaceful, lighthearted life with our best friends.
Attitude Adjustments – 7 Uplifting Thoughts For Your Day!
Source: 7 Uplifting Thoughts For Your Day | Free People Blog http://blog.freepeople.com/2012/08/7-uplifting-
thoughts-day/#ixzz2gS6jF0dJ
I’ve come to realize that the most important thing is YOU, but always remain respectful to the people around you. On a daily basis I try and remember these seven
simple sentences.
1. Enjoy what is now, don’t worry about the future and think of the past, just concentrate on now and making the most of the time that is now and you will find you won’t get bogged down.
2. Do what you love and do it often.
3. Speak from your heart, people will engage you more.
4. Challenge yourself. Don’t get caught up in the comfort zone, always push yourself and
you will come out feeling great.
5. If you don’t like something, change it. Life is too short to do something you dislike.
6. Stop comparing yourself to others, BE YOU!
7. Share what you’re passionate about, talk out loud about things that inspire you and inspire the people around you, too.
DIY Project of the Month
Easy Halloween Décor Idea! Park your brooms on the porch. And throw an old pointy pair of shoes out there, along with your Jack-o-Lantern.
Make your own fun sign to hang, stained with tea to give it an old look. Use one of those blank canvas forms from a craft store …and grab an
on-line coupon before you go!
Sunshine Committee Report …. Sharon Atwater
Friends and Neighbors who received cards & gift card for HOA Members:
Get Well Cards: Sympathy Cards: Ron Howard Dan Amaral Get Well & Gift Cards: Bill Graham
No Memorial Luncheons If you know of any illness, hospitalization, or death of any Riverside Club resident, please report the information to one of the following contacts: Moorings............Terry Chudzicki / Janet Dean Bluffs..................Kelley Kipfer Fairways.............Barbara Silverberg Questions...........Sharon Atwater _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Birthstone: Opal or Tourmaline October Birthdays Flower: Calendula or Cosmos
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Betty Lequia Ed Vrzal Gordon Johnson Harold Thomas Jerry Belanger Jerry Sherman Joanne Oley John Lewis Karen Dingmann Kathy Sellitto Lenore Kaley Monica Velardi
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Riverside Club Activities & Contacts Times SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
Art Club : Carol Jankowski 767-9060 CR 9-12 am ☺☺☺☺
Ball Exercise Class : Aileen Martellucci 938-5294 L 9 am ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Boating Club : Wendy Johnson 586-242-4006 3rd
Wed HB 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Bingo : Rick & Donna Hawkes 645-2509 2nd
& 4th
Thurs HB 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Book Club : Martha Bosco 641-3859 3rd
Thurs L 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Bowling League : DeWayne Becker 645-8832 2 pm ☺☺☺☺
Bridge : Dale Kernodle 967-3493 L 1 pm / 7 pm ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Bunko Night : Martha & Vinny Bosco 641-3859 L 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Ceramics Club : Elaine McCurry 645-7791 HB 1 pm ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Duplicate Bridge : Phyllis-Ann Harvey 645-9746 Seasonal L 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Euchre : Gloria Sheridan 645-4202 HB 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Golf, Ladies: Donna Van Dreser 645-1405 / Cindy Chisholm 938-4975 8 / 10 am ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Golf, Men : Darrel O’Neil 645-1223 / Dave Gaskell 641-8309 9 / 8 am ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Golf, Mixed : Don Kyer 938-4687 9 am ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Jazzercise : Terry Chudzicki 645-9193 / Carol Warwick 649-9895 HB 9 am ☺☺☺☺
Line Dance : Linda Simpson 645-1259 (newcomers 6:30 pm) L 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Mahjongg : Patty Krause 649-9633 / Lessons : Helen Vallant 649-9787 L 7 pm / 1-4pm ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Pickleball : Mark Landgrebe 641-1982 HB 8 am ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Poker : Al Lynch 641-7585 HB 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Poker : Bob Reid 641-3308 CR 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Poker – Ladies : Ida Ackerman 645-7177 L 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Pot Luck : Charles & Laura Hoyt (419) 615-0453 2nd
Mon. HB 5 pm ☺☺☺☺
Quilting : Rae Lewis (813)449-1451 HB 10 am-12pm ☺☺☺☺
Red Hatters - Manatee : Sally Berg 649-9153 2nd
Thurs. 11 am ☺☺☺☺
Red Hatters - Rascals : Shirley Riscile 649-9707 3rd
Wed. 11 am ☺☺☺☺
Riverside Revue : Matthew Ruch 645-4583 (Auditions/Rehearsals TBA in Fall) L
Shuffleboard : Michael Sadler 649-9880 (Not on Bingo night) HB 6 pm / 9 am ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Stained Glass : Elaine McCurry 645-7791 CR Annex 7 pm ☺☺☺☺
Tap Dancing : Terry Chudzicki 645-9193 HB 10 am ☺☺☺☺
Tennis - Mixed : Mark Landgrebe 641-1982 HB 8 am ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Water Aerobics : Kathy Nivison 645-0129 (Weather Permitting) L 10 am ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Woodworking : Mark Landgrebe 641-1982 Wood Shop ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺
Yoga : Rachel Krupp 260-3829 L 10:30 am ☺☺☺☺
HB=Hayes Bayou Club House L=Landings Club House CR=Craft Room CHANGES
Birthday Listings ......................................... Margo Howard 645-1609
Dance / Social ................................... Bob & Bubs Andrews 641-1339
Entertainment Committee ................... Barbara Silverberg 746-1308
FMO Representative ................................ Robert Redhouse 645-8636
HOA Mtg. 1st Wed, 7pm .............. Bd. of Directors Mtg. 3rd Tue, 3pm
Kitchen ............. Laura Hoyt 419-235-7112/ Martha Bosco 641-3859
Library ........................................................... Kathy Nivison 645-0129
Memorial Luncheons .................................. Sharon Atwater 645-3083
Newsletter Editor .................................. Linda Ortolani 619-518-7004
Rev: 10/01/2013 For Changes, please contact: Linda Ortolani
Neighborhood Watch ........................................ [V-A-C-A-N-T]
Pictorial Historian ................................ Hank Larsen 641-7649
Riverside Bar & Grille ..................................... Debbie 641-1600
Riverside Spa .............................. Beverly Daugherty 645-0140
Sergeant-At-Arms ....................... Mary Ann Parker 645-4362
Sunshine Committee ....................... Sharon Atwater 645-3083
Telephone Directory .......................... Kathy Luxton 641-8782
Web Site… Dianne Beaton 649-0642/Dick Caprigno 746-1216
Welcome Committee ................... Aileen Martellucci 938-9060
619-518-7004 / [email protected]
