Activities Update

Activities Meeting 11/21/2024

Nancy opened the meeting around 11:00

Treasurers report: Bal $1,401.35 minus $389 charity, Bal. $1,012.30. Minus $300 for DJ at Christmas Party. New balance: $712.35

Halloween party was a great success. Sue and Bessie put an article in the Breeze along with pictures. It was great fun and low cost.

Meet & Greet - was a success. Round tables allowed new residents to get to know one another. Activity representatives sat at a long table allowing new residents to speak with the areas they were interested in.

Crockpot event (Cheryl) planned for January 26 may need to be moved to February if a flyer cannot be put into the Breeze in time. A $1 to be requested from attendees for charity. A sign-up will be put in Clubhouse for who is coming, if they are bringing a dish, what dish will be brought, and phone number. this is not a contest, but a bring any dish that may be cooked in a crockpot.

Holiday Sing A Long (Terri R) will be 12/13/24 at 6:30. The Girl Scouts will be there as well as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Baby Santa will be here too!! Santa will distribute small gifts to each of the children in attendance. Residents children/grandchildren are welcome.

Holiday Party - 60 tickets have been sold. Ticket sales were extended so any new residents could purchase tickets. This was offered at the Meet and Greet. The final count and details will be finalized next week.

Game Day (Terri D/Diane F) 1/15/25 2-5 pm BYOB and BYOF (food). Sign up sheet will be put in lobby for those who plan to attend and who will bring games. $1 donation for charity requested.

Sip & Paint (Georgia). 2/16/25 2-5 pm The instructor/art teacher will bring all supplies. There will be a choice of painting two wine glasses or a canvas painting. $35 per person plus $1 for Charity. BYOB & BYOF. Minimum of ten people must be signed up/paid to have this event.

St. Patrick's Day (Rick). 3/15/25. There will be bagpipers and entertainment. The same caterer as in prior years will be used and promises to supply more corned beef and stuffed cabbage. Other traditional Irish food also to be included. This will be $35 per person plus $1 for charity

NEW BUSINESS/POSSIBLE FUTURE ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER:

Possible trip to Monmouth Park (Georgia). Preferred to plan in late spring/early summer. Looking into using one of the picnic areas. It is hoped to have a full bus to keep costs down, so this will be open to friends and family.

Lunch and Learn - More info to be provided later

Water Aerobics - Same instructor from 2024 will teach in 2025. Time to be changed to not conflict with other activities.

Super Bowl Party - (Rick) 2/9/25 in clubhouse. More info to be provided soon.

Pampering afternoon to include chair massages and facials

Ceramics Day - by VanGo. There is a 10 person minimum for $10 per person plus cost of piece to be made. ($8 - ??) They bring a wide selection of pieces to choose from and supply all paints and supplies. They will spray finished piece or bring it back to their location if it needs to be fired.

Trivia Night - (Michelle/Kathy D) tbd Professional MC available for $350 to $400. His company also does Bingo type events and is contracted with a number of senior communities. Need to determine if doable or if doing on our own would be necessary. Company is sending additional information.

No December Meeting/Next Meeting 1/25/25.