January has been a busy monthand it’s great to welcome everyone backto “paradise”.Hope you are all enjoyingSapphire Lakes and our beautiful Naples. Look forward to seeing you around! Terry Bachand
Activities Chairperson
Activities Team
Terry BachandConnie Fullerton
Jon CampeauBob Kotche
Ruth FogelAnn Morrison
Nancy FosterRoss McQuade
Alice VanStoneTom Walecki
Country Western Chili Fiesta
NO TICKET SALES UNTIL FEBRUARY 1ST
Date:Tuesday, February 7th
(Rain Date February 8th)
Place:Pool #3 Pavilion and Deck
5:30 p.m.
Cost:$10.00 per person
(Bring your beverage of choice)
Menu:Mild or spicy chili or white chicken chili
Cornbread & Coleslaw
“Dessert donations would be appreciated.”
Western attire is suggested but not mandatory!
Limited to the first 125 people.
To reserve call Ann Morrison 455-5227
Please call Ruth Fogel 353-8369 if you would be willing either to make chili or corn muffins. Thanks!
(Donations to St. Matthew’s House would be appreciated)
“One advantage of talking to yourself is that you know at least somebody's listening.”
Ladies Luncheons
Our January luncheon at the Bonefish Grill was a huge success with a total of 131 lunches served. That is close to the maximum number of guests that can be served in the dining room. The Bonefish was wonderful with delicious food, more than ample servings and a great wait staff. We had so many compliments on the selection and some even considered it the “best luncheon” yet. We hope you plan on joining us each month during season. Some luncheons have been limited to a much smaller number so we ask that you get your paid reservation in early. We look forward to seeing you there.
Connie Fullerton 353-3946
February Ladies Luncheon
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Place:Watermark Grille
Time:Noon – No guests will be admitted before 11:45 a.m.
Cost:$ 26all inclusive – paid in advance
Reserve by: Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Directions:Watermark Grille 11280 Tamiami Trail North. Immokalee Road to US 41. Turn right on to 41. Turn right in to the first driveway. Watermark Grille is on the left. Plenty of convenient parking.
Phone: 239-596-1400
The Watermark Grille has been a favorite Naples restaurant for many years and they are well known for the quality of their food and the excellent service. They are not open for lunch so we will be able to enjoy a wonderful afternoon in private. Last year we had 150 ladies attend and that was our largest number ever. Everyone was very pleased and they raved about the food. If you have never dined there, you are in for a treat and if you have been there in the past you know what a wonderful experience lays in store for each of us.
Menu
Entrée Choices:
- 8 oz. Slow Roasted Prime rib w/Baked Potato
- Baked North Atlantic Salmon w/Jasmine White Rice
- Chicken Parmesan over Angel Hair Pasta w/Garlic Bread
Dessert: Chef’s Very Special Bread Pudding
BEVERAGES:
Non-alcoholic beverages and coffee are included. At an additional cost of $7.50 you may purchase a glass of wine. In order to expedite the cash bar the price of the wine has the tax and gratuity included and we ask that you bring the correct cash. Your entrée must be selected when you make your reservation. Thank you.
To reserve, please call Nancy Deeney 353-0598 or Sue Mears 348-3820. For your convenience you can make your check payable to Connie Fullerton (U.S. Funds). Please do not drop the money off at Connie’s house. Payments will be collected by Sue and Nancy.
Note: The April Luncheon will be held on Tuesday April 11th. Please mark your calendars accordingly. Thank you.
“Enjoy each day just in case to-morrow never becomes to-day!”
Bake Sale
Just a reminder that our Annual Bake Sale will be held on Saturday,March 4th. The sale is held at the Pool 3 Pavilion beginning at 11:00 a.m. (Please note the date and time). We look forward to receiving a large variety of “goodies” to tantalize our shoppers and we will accept the baked donations at the pavilion beginning at 9:30 a.m. We can always use more sugar free and gluten free treats. You may also call to drop off items the day prior or we will be happy to pick up the food products from you. This is one of our largest fund raisers and all of the monies collected go to purchasing needed equipment that will further enhance our recreation area and amenities. Please mark the date on your calendar and stop by to see us. Connie Fullerton 353-3946
Note: There will be a Logo Sale taking place at the Bake Sale.
Where the Money Goes
You may be wondering where the money goes from bocce fees, bake sales, Logo sales, 50/50 raffles, Chili Fiesta, picnics, etc. The Activities Team takes in the money for events and much of it pays for the supplies to hold these activities. This year our major expenditures from any profits are as follows: BBQ grill $425; bocce maintenance and supplies $1,700; chairs for horseshoe area $350; benches for tennis courts $2,800; tables for picnic area $1,600; website $450; monthly newsletter $250/mo. We have other miscellaneous expenses each month also. We very much appreciate the support at our events which makes it possible to improve our community.
On another note, we would like to thank all who help with the clean up after our events….many hands make less work! Don’t hesitate to volunteer!!!
Your Activities Team
Calendar of Events for 2017
Please mark your calendars for this season!!!
Chili Fiesta – Tuesday, February 7th (rain date February 8th)No ticket sales until February 1st
Pickleball Picnic – Saturday, February 18th
Ladies Luncheon, Tuesday, February 21st
Bake Sale & Logo sales – Saturday, March 4th
Bocce Semi-Finals – Wednesday, March 8th (rain dates March 9th or March 10th)
Super Bocce Game and Pizza Party – Wednesday, March 15th (rain dates Mar. 16th or Mar. 17th)
Ladies Luncheon – Tuesday, March 21st
Hot Dog Day/Gender Game – Wednesday, March 22nd (rain dates March 23rd or March 24th)
Tennis Picnic – Monday, March 27th
Spring Picnic – Tuesday, April 4th
Ladies Luncheon – Tuesday, April 11th
ACTIVITIES
Horseshoes
We started the year off with some skepticism as to whether we would have enough players to make 4 teams but again it all came together and there are 4 teams this year. Tournament play began on January 24thand after 2 days of play the standings are almost even. We will have had our lunch at Beef O Brady's by the time this newsletter comes out. Tournament play will continue tillMarch 2nd. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays andSaturdays are open play. Anybody is welcome to come out and enjoy themselves. Ren Job 239-455-1103
Aquabics
Aquabics are held Monday to Saturday at both Pool #1 and Pool #2. Pool #1 begins at
9:00 a.m. and Pool #2 at 9:15 a.m. Classes are 45 minutes and everyone is welcome.
Bocce League
The bocce season began on Monday, January 16th with four divisions and a total of 32 teams. There are lots of new players this season and competition is in full swing with spectators at all of the games…..even in the wind and rain! We thank our substitutes who are always anxious to play and especially thank them when it is a “last minute” request.
And once again, a special thank you to Walter Kratz for his continuing dedication to the development of the schedules.
Again this season the courts are being groomed daily by a team of volunteers. This is done Monday to Friday and courts must not be used after 11:30 a.m. until thirty minutes before the 2:00 p.m. games. Please respect this request. Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped prepare the courts in early January. Great job!
Once again we have a great group of dedicated referees! Please continue to show your support and thanks to them.
Captains are reminded to contact the Committee Chairman, Keith Fogel, as soon as possible if a player will be unavailable for a game. A substitute player will be selected from our list of substitute players.
We have unusual circumstances this season with our substitutes. Because of many unexpected changes we are now with very, very few subs! Because of this situation we will be adopting a system which will use Team Captains as subs. No captain will be allowed to sub within their own division. This will only be implemented when no sub is available. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in playing bocce this season as a substitute, please call Keith at 239-353-8369.
Captains, please ensure the umbrellas are closed after the 4 o’clock game.
Each team is responsible for taking any team photographs to have as a keepsake. There is always someone at the court who would be happy to take a picture for you.
A sign-up sheet is on the Bocce Bulletin Board and anyone wishing to play in the Gender Game on Wednesday, March 22ndmay sign to be eligible for the draw. Anyone who has played on a winning team in the past two years is not eligible. (Names are posted on the sign-up sheet.)
Copies of the schedules for all four (4) divisions may be requested by e-mailing with “schedules” in the subject line.
The play-off day will be Wednesday, March 8th (rain date March 9th or 10th) and the Super Bocce Game will be Wednesday, March 15th (rain date March 16th or 17th).
Please note there will be no changes to rain dates required for play-offs.
The Annual Hot Dog Day will take place on Wednesday, March 22rd(rain date 23th or 24th) followed by the Gender Game, for the enjoyment of all of Sapphire Lakes.
Please mark these dates on your calendars!Good luck to all the teams and another great season!
Your bocce committee:
Keith Fogel, Chairperson, Terry Bachand,
Chet Bussert, Jack Morrison, Bill Sparhawk, Joel Tapley & Tony Voislow
Yoga
Want to fight stress, find serenity, flexibility, strength and better posture? Join our “Gentle Yoga” class. We are never too old to improve flexibility. Yoga has physical and mental benefits along with muscle toning. It helps with balance giving us harmony in mind, body and spirit.
Tuesday 10:30 a.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m.
Pool 3 - Mat required-Cost $10.00 per session
“Chair” Yoga
Have trouble getting up and down off the floor or other disabilities? Then Chair Yoga could be for you. It increases flexibility, muscle strength, tones, improves respiration, energy & vitality. It manages stress through proper breathing and gives balance in our lives along with many other benefits. Try it!
Thursdays – 10:00 a.m.
4 person minimum - Pool 3
No equipment required-Cost $10.00 per session
“Veterans free to all classes”
For further information on any of the above, please callSue Chapin – 239-353-5006.
Book Club
The Book Club meets the second Monday ofeach month at 1:00 p.m. at Pool #3.
The book for discussion on Monday, February 13th,will be:
“Rosemary the Hidden Kennedy Daughter”
by Kate Clifford Larson
Come and enjoy!! Any questions please call:
Edie LeShaw 352-8887
Pat Newcomb 353-4294
Upcoming Books:
Mar. 13th – The Sunflower by Simon Wiesethal
Apr. 10th – A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Sapphire Lakes Tennis
Almost happening every morning. Times again are8:00 am to 10:00 am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and10:00 am to noonon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We now have approximately 24 to 26 active players with 4 or 5 new players and participation is co-ed. Social activities continue with a gathering at Foxboro Sports Pub onFebruary 11thand our annual steak picnic onMarch 27th. The league tennis team is doing well this year and has been or near first place in their division. We say "well done"! New comers always welcome. Bill Kearney 239-348-2871
Sapphire Lakes Tennis Team
The Sapphire Lakes Men’s Tennis Team has begun the 2017 season in winning fashion. Participating in the “B” League of the East Naples Tennis Association with 8 other local communities, our team compiled a record of 11 wins against just one loss in the first three matches of January. The team defeated Royal Wood 4-0, Naples Heritage White 3-1 and Foxfire Eagles 4-0 putting us firmly in first place in the standings. Matches are played on Tuesday mornings through the month of March and consist of four doubles matches each week. The players on the squad include: Rick Kaczmarczyk, Gary Sykes, Bob Foster, Keith Salisbury, Neal Ribeiro, Tom Costigane, Royd March, Keith Fogel, Andrew Delicio and Bill Kearney. Bob Foster, Captain
Pickleball
Pickleball is played Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. There are a couple of extra paddles in the shed for those who would like to try the sport before purchasing your own. We ask for a $5 donation from each player to allow us to buy enough pickleballs to accommodate use at all four courts. If you have any questions, please call either Chris Medford 239-234-6922 or Brian North 239-331-2621.
The annual Pickleball picnic is scheduled forSaturday, February 18th at noonin the picnic area. If inclement weather, the event will take place at Pool 3 Pavilion. The cost is $6 per person (spouses, friends, etc invited as well). Pat Garrigan will be collecting the money, and coordinating a food item to bring for the lunch - salad, snack, dessert. Any questions about the picnic, please contact Pat Garrigan at 203-640-0964 orBrian North at 239-331-2621.
Shuffle Board
If you are interested in taking part in playing shuffleboard, please call Ken Pottel at 508-280-3150.Our goal is to be able to have some tournaments and some weekly drop-ins.
Ladies Golf –Sapphire Swingers
Our ladies have been “Swinging” the month of January!! We have changed things up a little, took a test run at Hibiscus on 1/27/17 and will now be golfing at Hibiscus Golf Club. The vote was unanimous. We will golf the back 9 holes, tee times starting at
7:45 am, cost will be $39.75 for 9 holes including cart and tax. Thanks Linda for checking it out for us. We welcome all golfers, new and seasoned!! We are not an official league so you don’t have to come out every week, just when you can or want to. We are a fun group of girls and go out to breakfast/lunch after (optional). Please call me if you would like to join us.
Thanks.
Sue Mears 239-348-3820
Men’s Golf
We kicked off the 2017 Golf season on January 6th at Arrowhead. Welcome to new team players John Smith, Al Nicastro, Ed Flynn, Gary Sykes and Ted Capraro who were on the sub list last year and were added to a permanent team this year.
Our first scramble tournament is scheduled for February 10th, picnic with food and prizes to follow at Sapphire Lakes picnic area. Don’t forget to bring your own drinks. Subs are welcome to come to the picnic for a $10 charge if they sub that day or $5 charge if you don’t sub but come to the picnic. See me prior to picnic if you are a sub and plan to attend.
Currently we have 10 teams, the maximum Arrowhead will allow us and 5 subs. If anyone wants to be added to the sub list contact me at 239-348-3820 or email me at .
Mike Mears
Hand & Foot Card League
Hand and Foot is held every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at pool #3. Those who will miss a day of league play are asked to call Edie LeShaw at 352-8887or Terry Bachand at 353-4540 so tables can be set accordingly. If you have any questions or you would like to learn how to play the game, please call Terry Bachand at 353-4540. League play will begin on Friday, January 20th.
Pinochle
Pinochle is played on Monday afternoon at
1:00 p.m. at Pool # 1.
Poor Man’s Poker
All are welcome to join us to play poker on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Pool #4.
Don Schroer 312-404-8620
Mah Jongg
We're off to a great start this season with our regular mah jonggers and several new players living up to their New Year's resolution to try something different. Newcomers always feel welcome and with coaching become enthusiastic participants with some even winning a mah jongg on their first day! It is advised to start with Cantonese Mah Jongg on Mondays, as it is similar to the card game Gin Rummy, but played with Chinese Tiles and is a great introduction to American Mah Jongg.
Cantonese Mah Jongg:Monday, Pool #3 fromnoon to 2:00except on thesecondMondayof the month, it is played at Pool #4.
American Mah Jongg:Wednesday, Pool #3 fromnoon to 2:00 p.m.
A special thank you to Suzanne Dineen and Nancy Glenn for introducing us to these fun games and to Carol Molyn who offers her time and expertise to instruct new players to American Mah Jongg when she is able to attend.
Remember, you can join at any time during the season; and, not to worry, as there is no weekly commitment.
January– April Contact: Beth Richards 239-280-0243
Bridge
Every Thursday 12:30 p.m. at Pool #3 beginning on January 5th. For more information call-
Paula Culligan 239-304-0744
Bowling
We have open bowling at 8:45 a.m. every Sunday morning at Woodside Lanes on Radio Road and everyone is welcomeand also to join us for brunch afterwards.