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2019 Cart Races
The 2019 Cart Races held on Saturday, April 20th
again proved to be fun and entertaining.
21 teams signed up to participate, with the driver blindfolded and receiving directions from his or her navigator. Their strategies varied, with some going for "time" rather then worrying about penalties, whereas others did the opposite. All contestants were "timed" for their trip through the course, with 10 second penalties added for each cone knocked over and for each time they "left" the course.



Roger ties Joann's blindfold on while Al patiently waits to navigate her through the course...

A few contestants went so far as to decorate their carts for the event, and people anxiously waited at the finish line, awaiting their "times" and "penalties"...


80 people purchased tickets for the hamburgers and cheeseburgers that Al and Jerry cooked after the races. Joann and her volunteers again assisted in putting on a fantastic lunch.

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Ladies Christmas Lunch - Dec. 12, 2018
48 ladies attended the annual RPV Ladies Christmas Lunch at Outback. Sonya Ostrom and Bonnie Schatzman, as two of Santa's elves, delivered homemade chocolate treats and gathered door prizes. Jan Cox made microwave soup cup caddies favors for each attendee and Terry Rudrum played the "roving" elf who traveled to their houses so the ladies could choose their Secret Santa names.





December 1st Christmas Seasonal Kick-off party
at Alex & Joanne Goralski's




Veterans Day - Nov. 11, 2018

A poignant and important day was remembered with the RPV Veterans Day Memorial Service.
Attendees were greeted by Norleen Bartos, Sharon Woods, Brenda Morgan and Debbie Fishman, then gifted with a program, and directed to tables decorated with red, white & blue, and commemorative candy bars.

After the U.S., Canadian, and British national Anthems, the Haines City JROTC present the colors. Ken Morgan then began the cermony by introducing Judy Miskelly, who read a heartfelt prayer for all our servicemen and women, both past and present. 

A Sandwich potluck followed the service, and was enjoyed by the capacity crowd, as well the JRTOC Color Guard and their commander.







More pictures can be viewed on the Veterans page, and be sure to check back as more pictures of the event are added.

Halloween Dance - Oct. 27, 2018
And a good time was had by all, with plenty of delicious food, treats (any tricks?), prizes, and fantastic costumes. Many thanks to Al Zapata for organizing the dance, food, and decorations. Well done!



Men's Lunch - Oct. 17, 2018 - at Hooters




Chili Cook Off - Oct. 6, 2018

AAThe RPV Chili Cook Off and Potluck, started 11 years ago by Bob Schatzman, was held on Sat., Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. The winners of the cook off: 1st place Lynn Frost, 2nd place Walter Chmiela, and 3rd place Pat McConnell.

Joanne Goralski and Bonnie Lohmeyer do prep work in the kitchen as judges Mike Bass, Sharon Osier and Jim Le Monnier discuss their duties and start their chili tasting.


While the judges performed their tastings of chili submitted by 11 entrants, others prepped and set up the rest of the Pot Luck Buffet and its dessert table.

Then the approximately 60 people were able to taste the delicious chili recipes, along with salads, and pasta and side dishes other people brought to the Pot Luck .



Men's Lunch - Sept. 19, 2018 - at the Wing House


In October the guys will be going to Hooters...

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Labor Day Breakfast Buffet - Sept. 3, 2018
A delicious breakfast, prepared and served by the HOA Board and their spouses/significant others, was enjoyed by over 130 people.
After the final setup, prep and cooking came the "calm before the storm"...
Sharon Osier and Phyllis Pasbrig greeted residents at the door, while Chris Downie, Judy Miskelly, Fred Osier and Mike Bass served potatoes, bacon, sausage and scrambled eggs. People then helped themselves to muffins, biscuits and gravy, yogurt, beverages and more.

And few empty seats were to be found...

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"Welcome Resident Event" - August 17, 2018
Fun was had by all when the "Good Humor Man" distributed ice cream and beverages to over 75 attendees at the "Welcome Resident Event" at the Clubhouse. Bonnie Lohmeyer, Joanne Goralski, Al Zapata and Bob Downie all gave presentations, and new residents were encouraged to fill out informations sheets and received coupons, maps, and "Vials for Life" as well.



Fun times every week!
Karaoke


Bingo


Coffee & Donuts - and more every Saturday at 8 a.m.