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Lifestyles & Activities
The activities office is open from 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday
Tickets are sold between 9:00am and 11:30 am
Join our email distribution list—Just send us your email address!
Email: [email protected]
Marjorie Gerstmann - Lifestyle Director
Please visit our website at : www.kingsgateactivities.net
Important Numbers
Community Management
Community Management Office
(941) 625-8245
Your Community Manager is available from
Lifestyle Director
(941) 467-0518
9:00 - Noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 by appointment
The Lion’s Den
(941) 625-0680
Mary Longares, Community Manager
Kings Gate Guard House
(941) 625-7391
[email protected]
Billing Inquiries — Melrose
1-800-647-0055
Contact the Management Office for Kings Gate
Management Concerns
Royal Introductions
Welcome!!
Ray and Debbie Bandy
24147 Buckingham Way
They join us from Decantur, Il.
They enjoy golf, crafts, fishing, water aerobics and book club.
Welcome !!
Diane Tobeler
1821 Knights Bridge Trail
She joins us from Belmont, NH
She enjoys bingo, bridge, golf and line dancing.
Please check out our new website at
www.kingsgateactivities.net
(please type the new address in your address bar)
How to place a classified ad:
Please email a picture of the item you are selling
along with all details for the sale to
[email protected]. I will place
it on the website within 3 days.
If you sell it, please let me know and I will remove it.
Items will stay on for 45 days.
If you need any help navigating the website, please
contact me and I will do my best to help you.
The 2016 KG directory
will go to print on November 2, 2015.
If you have any changes or would like to add
anything, please contact Beth at 941-625-8245
or email [email protected]
Once it goes to print, we are not able to edit it.
Kings Gate Residents:
I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Larry and I am your new mail carrier. I want to give you
the same level of service as Kevin did, so if you need anything, just leave a note in your box. Have a
great day!
Men’s Association 18 Hole Golf League
The 2015/16 Golf Season begins Saturday, November 7, 2015 and continues weekly play
through March 26, 2016. Tee times begin at 7:00 am (daylight and weather permitting),
Monday through Saturday, with varying golf formats.
The league is open to Kings Gate full and part-time residents. You must have a USGA
handicap through the Florida State Golf Association. If you do not have a golf handicap,
we can establish a handicap trend. You will need to provide 3 completed scorecards
from 18 hole play between October 1, 2015 and November 6, 2015 at Kings Gate Golf
Club. You will then be eligible to compete in league activities.
Annual league dues are $35.00 ($25.00 towards league luncheons, etc., and $10.00 for
Hole-in-One Lions Den activities).
For further information, contact Andy Daignault at 941-979-5421.
Attention Veterans
Each year Kings Gate honors its veterans in November. If you have not been placed on
our posters of veterans and would like to be, make a COPY of a military photo and
complete an information form, which you can pick up from the office or from Jerri and
Jim Martin at 24104 Buckingham Way. We honor U.S. Veterans and Canadian Veterans.
When completed, return form and COPIED picture to Jerri or Jim. Deadline is
November 3, 2015.
Thank you
SHOES
FOR
KIDS
Peggy will be collecting shoes for kids starting
October 1, 2015
Please ONLY tennis shoes
The sizes most needed are:
Girls 10, 11, 12(toddler), 1 youth
Boys 10 – 13 (toddler) 1, 3, 6 youth
7, 11 (men's)
Thank you so much for your continued support !
Shoes may be dropped off at my home at 24432 Plockton
Place. If you have any questions, please call Peggy at 941629-3221
Bisque It
Is coming to Kings Gate on Monday
October 26, 2015
Class starts at 6:00pm
$30.00 per person
No artistic ability needed
Price includes your bisque piece to decorate (bisque is an un-glazed
piece of pottery),
Taxes, instruction, paint, glaze, and firing.
Bisque It pieces are functional pieces, they are safe for food once glazed
and fired and are dishwasher safe!
Please sign up at activities
and pick the piece you like
so we can have it for you
that night!
Join us for an evening of
fun!
Veterans Day Breakfast
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
9:00 am
Please join us for breakfast in the ballroom in honor of our
Veterans. The Lion’s Den will be serving a buffet breakfast that
includes:
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Sausage Patties
Fried O’Brien Potatoes
Coffee, Tea, and Orange Juice.
The cost is $4.95 per non veteran
Kings Gate Homes will be generously donating the cost of each
Veteran’s meal.
You MUST sign up with activities no later than November 3, 2015
IMPORTANT
Resident BBQ
Please note changes to
our
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Fall Yard Sale
Food will be served at
5:00pm
$2.50 pp. Includes one hot
dog and one hamburger,
please feel free to bring
your own sides.
Ladies Luncheon
Hurricane Charley's
Raw Bar & Grill
PG Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 300
W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL
33950
941-639-9695
Wednesday October 28, 2015
11:30am
Please sign up in the
activities book, located at the Activities office.
Our yard sale date has
changed to
November 21, 2015.
8:00am until 12:00pm
This will be a community
wide yard sale and you
will sell your goods from
your home.
The fee will remain at $10.00
per space and you will have
your name, address and a brief
description of what you will be
selling placed on a list that will
be inserted into our November
Newsletter as well as emailed
out. You will receive a sign to
place in your window to show
you are participating. Bring your
newsletter list with you!
Please sign up at activities.
Upcoming trips (limited seating available)
Saturday, October 24, 2015 - Naples Stone Crab Festival - $50.00
Includes—transportation & sightseeing cruise. This event is sold out
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - Broadway Palm - It’s a Wonderful Life
Includes transportation, buffet with dessert and the show - $75.00
Thursday, December 10, 2015 - Edison Ford Christmas Tour - $65.00
Includes transportation, a late lunch at University Grill and entrance into Museum.
Monday, January 26 - Thursday, January 28, 2016 - Beau Rivage Resort and
Casino in Biloxi - includes $80.00 free play (subject to availability) two breakfasts, one lunch buffet, 3 nights deluxe accommodations at Beau Ridge. $199.00 based on double occupancy or $299.99 single occupancy.
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - Keel and Curley Winery - tour includes transportation, tour and tasting and lunch catered by Smokin’ Aces BBQ - $55.00
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - LeBarge tropical cruise and dinner—tour
includes Transportation, early diner at Duval’s fresh local seafood and
Lebarge tropical sunset cruise - $81.00
Thursday, February 18, 2016 - Tampa Bay Downs - Tour includes transportation, reserved seating, program and full hot buffet meal. - $50.00
Monday, February 29, 2016 - Woman of Ireland at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL. - tour includes - transportation, show and boxed lunch at Ruth Eckerd.
- $50.00
Friday, March 18, 2016 - Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
(Winter Park Florida) - Tour includes round trip motor coach. - $35.00
Vendor Fair at Kings Gate!
Notifications & Extras
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
10:00am - 3:00pm
Join us for a day out at your
clubhouse! We will have many
vendors there for you to shop
or just browse around. There
will be information booths
there as well.
We will have a bar available
for beverages.
We look forward to seeing you
there!
Massage with Caryl
For Men & Women
(Florida License MA44271 & Insured)
(941) 743-0348 home
(903) 804-7336 cell
Monday & Tuesday (Please call for Friday)
$30 for 30 minutes
Caryl offers therapy massage for both
relaxation and pain relief.
Sign up for an appointment in the sign up book!
$55/Hour — Hot stones & deep tissue included.
(Please call to confirm)
Facials with Bethany
(Florida License FB9744404 & insured)
If you have any questions,
please call or email activities.
Group Leaders
Please let the activities office know
when your group will begin for the
fall.. I would also like to confirm the
room you use as well as the times
and contact information
Thank you in advance.
Call (585) 217-3921
Wednesday & Thursday
Come pamper yourself !
Call to schedule your facial (585) 217-3921
Standard facial $23.00 plus hand treatments
Cleanse, Exfoliate, mask and moisturize with a lift
facial massage for circulation.
$6.00 any add on—Wax and eye/brow tinting
NEWSLETTER DELIVERY
Want your newsletter delivered to your home? Have a tube
installed under your mailbox for only $5.00!
Contact the activities office!
Volunteers are needed to help deliver. Please contact activities if you would like to volunteer for a route or just someone that may be able to help every so often.
Halloween Party
In the ballroom
October 31, 2015
7pm-10pm
$8.00pp
Entertainment
by: Sweet Tunes
Our treats will be:
Snacks and candy !
There will be a bar
available for beverage
purchases!
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Bring
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Costumes are
encouraged!
Important Dates
October 2015
Drive In Golf Cart Movie
Thursday October 8, 2015
Golf Cart Parking Lot
7:30 pm
Activity Meeting
Thursday October 15, 2015
Imperial Room
2:00pm
Sunday BBQ
Sunday October 18, 2015
Resident’s Room
5:00pm
Bingo
Monday October 19, 2015
Resident’s Room
7:00pm
Name that Tune
Wednesday October 21, 2015
Ballroom
7:00pm
Movie Matinee
Friday October 23, 2015
Palace Theatre
4:00pm
Stone Crab Festival
Saturday October 24, 2015
Bus Trip
TBD
Bisque It
Monday October 26, 2015
Palace Theatre
6:00pm
Ladies Luncheon
Wednesday October 28, 2015
Hurricane Charley’s
11:30am
Activity Meeting
Thursday October 29, 2015
Imperial Room
2:00pm
Halloween Party
Saturday October 31, 2015
Ballroom
7:00pm
2015-2016 Concert Series Line Up
December 2, 2015—7:00pm
Sounds of Soul
Get ready to relive the hits of Motown and beyond, as this exciting, high energy group unleashes superior vocals
and slick dance moves powered by pure soul! The Sounds of Soul have been delighting audiences across the nation since 1996. The group is composed of six seasoned performers who have excelled as outstanding singers,
dancers, and songwriters.
January 20, 2016
The Fabulous Hubcaps
The Fabulous Hubcaps band is recognized as the best oldies show in the United States. In a typical Hubcaps show,
you not only hear the best of the ―Classics‖ but you see many of your favorite artists dressed in costume delivering
to you a dynamic show, the best on tour. Where else can you see Elvis, Little Richard, Connie Francis, Whitney
Houston, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, The Platters, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, Jr.
Walker, Boots Randolph, Aker Bilk, Tina Turner, Patsy Cline, The Flamingos, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, The
Jive Five, and so many more artists, appearing on one stage in a single night.
February 17, 2016 - 7:00pm
Tony Pace
Tony Pace truly is ―The Man With The Voice…who just happens to be funny.‖ A beautiful tenor that spans nearly
four octaves and is one of the industries well-known entertainers. Though the impersonations can be a focal part of
any of his shows, Tony’s first love is the songs themselves. Tony is an accomplished songwriter and is on the way
to being as well known for his own music as he is for singing the songs of others.
March 9, 2016—7:00pm
The Marlins
THE MARLINS' repertoire covers the entire musical spectrum including country, rock, big band, pop, classical,
jazz, and bluegrass. Whether it's a show, dance, or quiet dinner music, they feel right at home - in short, music for
any occasion or age group. A MARLIN concert might include music from such diverse artists as Glen Miller, Willie
Nelson, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Liberace, Neil Diamond, Sinatra, Elvis, Andrew Lloyd Weber, and Tiny Tim.
Tickets to go on sale September 1, 2015
Series (4 tickets) - $60.00
Three separate concerts (3 tickets) - $45.00
Single show ticket price - $20.00
Kings Gate Annual
Show and Craft Sale
Thursday, November 5, 2015
10:00am—2:00pm
Ballroom
We will have samples of our sewing, crafts and jewelry for sale.
If you would like to participate,
spaces for Kings Gate Home Owners are free. If you live outside
of Kings Gate spaces will be $10.00.
Please contact Activities for details.
Watch for
details………
Upcoming holiday events
Tree Lighting—Monday, November 30, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015—Christmas Party
Monday, December 14, 2015—Cart Caroling
Thursday, December 31, 2015—New Years Eve Party
Fun
Times!
SEWING & CRAFTS
Wednesdays
SENIOR INVESTMENT
GROUP
Starting at 9:00am
Stocks and Bonds
Residents Room
Every Monday 10 am
Residents Room
YOGA– Palace Theatre
WATER
Tuesday & Thursday
AEROBICS
With audio
ALL LEVELS
Monday– Friday
w/ Instructional Tape
9:00-10:00 am FREE
9:30 to 10:30 am FREE
BILLIARDS
ZUMBA
Tuesdays
12:15-1:15 pm
Grand Ballroom
Instructor: Carla
See you in the Fall
Mondays 3:00 pm
New Players & Beginners
Welcome
BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday’s 6:30pm
Residents Room
Contact Art Licursi at 627- 6703
These studies are nondenominational.
Thursdays at 7:30 pm
in the Billiard Room
SHUFFLEBOARD
LINE DANCING
All are welcome!!
Wednesdays
Grand Ballroom
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Woman’s Bible Study
(subject to change)
$6 each class if paid by the
month
Or $10.00 walk in per
class
Meets Thursday evening
(except the first Thursday of
the month) in the Resident’s
Center at 7:00pm
Men’s Bible Study
Saturday 9:00-10:00am
In the Resident’s Room
Bowlers Wanted!
Dancing in the Grand Ballroom
A group from Kings Gate bowl
at Bowland, 3192 Harbor Blvd. on Friday
afternoons. We do not keep averages. No
Teams. No pressure. Just FUN. If interested call Bob Decker 255-1016 or Tom
Monaghan 629-6746.
Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Instructors :Vito Calamata and Kathy Castronova
Please call for more information.
(941) 391-0143
Each class is $5.00
KINGSGATE SINGLES CLUB
COUPLES COUNTRY DANCING
Will resume in November 2015
The singles group will meet on
October 12, 2015 in the Residents
Room at 7:00pm
For more information contact Teri at
235-1761 or Arnold at 623-9566
Bid Euchre
Will begin on Monday October 5th.
Please come at 6:45 so we can start at 7:00 p.m.
If you don’t know how to play, this is a good time to learn. It
is la lot of fun and we are not to serious about it.
If you have any questions please call
Nancy Cromley
Volley Ball
Every Thursday at the pool at 6pm
(we do not play in the rain)
941-629-9766.
Book Club
Will meet
Jewelry Classes with
October 19, 2015
EVELYN RUFF
The book for October is
Will resume in
― Once we were Brothers‖
October 2015
By: Ronald Balson
Exercise Classes with Joyce will resume
October 26, 2015
Monday
Ball Bands Weights
Wed.
Weighted low with boot camp
Friday
Chair and weights
Meets the 3rd Monday of the
month at 1:00pm
In the Palace Theatre
Contact: Ann O’Reilly
627-5831
Gentle YOGA with
Instructor
BIG BINGO
Laurie Lingle
Monday October 19, 2015
Wednesday
7-9 pm
4:30pm in the Palace
Theatre
Residents Room
Cards Prices: $1.00 each
4 for $3.00 / 8 for $5.00
only
$5.00 per class
LAWN SPORTS
LAWN BOWLING
Every Tuesday and Thursday
BOCCE
Mondays & Thursdays
6:00pm
Wednesdays 12:00 pm
10:00am
through summer
Spectators are welcome
Horseshoes
During the summer the pits are open to anyone wishing to play. November and December practice will take place on
Saturday mornings between 9 am and 11 am. Anyone wishing to play is welcome. League play will continue Jan thru
March and those wishing to participate must have their name in by the end of December. Those wishing to play and
won't be here until January may call me and I will carry them on the roster until they return and work out a makeup
schedule. Contact Bob at 781-438-8688.
Have a great summer and see you in November
Note: Bocce Courts & Equipment, as well as lawn bowling, are available for casual play at any other times. Equipment for
Bocce is located behind BOCCE gate next to the pool gate and equipment for Lawn Bowling is located in the closet across
from the lawn bowling court.
TENNIS & GOLF
TENNIS
GOLF
Monday /Thursday - Intermediate
MENS LEAGUE
Andy Daignault - 979-5421
7:00 pm
Ted Snyder - 625-1551
Morning tennis begins October 1st
Tuesday/Thursday - Intermediate
LADIES 18 HOLE
Corine Radice 941-764-9518
LADIES 9 HOLE
Connie Lazor 391-6199
See Instructor for pricing
8:00 am
For morning tennis, call Betty Lucas at
(941) 255-6930
CARDS & GAMES
Table Tennis
Table Tennis is available in the
Billiards Room.
MAHJONG
Monday 6:45 pm
Palace Theatre
contact: Rita C. 235-1634
Thursday 1 pm
Card Room
DOMINOS
1:00 pm Wednesdays & Saturdays
in the Card Room
AFTERNOON BRIDGE
WEEKLY POKER
Wednesday & Friday
7:00 pm
Residents Room
HAND AND FOOT
Tuesdays 1-4 pm Card Room
Monday & Friday
Monthly Chairman,
Judy Gilbert
616-460-9025
In the Card Room
Please call by Sunday to play on Tuesday
Substitutes Needed
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Bring cards and holders/
separators
SIGN-UP & ENJOY!
FRIDAY
October 23, 2015
Matinee Showing of
The Second Best Marigold Motel
Time: 4:00PM
$1.00 per person
Popcorn, candy and
As the Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel has
only a single remaining vacancy posing a rooming
predicament for
two fresh arrivals Sonny pursues his
expansionist
dream of opening
a second hotel.
soda will be
provided.
Kings Gate Golf Cart Drive in Movie
Join us on Thursday October 8, 2015
at 7:30 in the golf cart only parking lot.
There is no charge for this event, just bring your own snacks
and beverages with you.
We will not have popcorn, soda or candy available.
You must sign up for this event at the activities office.
*Please note: In case of inclement weather, we will move into
the Palace theatre.*
Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has miraculously remained a youthful 29 years of age for nearly eight
decades, never allowing herself to get close to anyone lest they discover her secret. However, a chance
encounter with a charismatic philanthropist named
Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) reawakens Adaline's
long-suppressed passion for life and romance. When
a weekend with Ellis' parents threatens to expose the
truth, Adaline makes a decision that changes her life
forever.
Barry and Nancy from
NAME THAT TUNE will be here on
Wednesday October 21, 2015
In the ballroom from 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Grab a group of neighbors or friends and form a team of
8. The first round of music snippets will be 13 songs.
Points will be given and bragging rights and small prizes
will be won.
Bring your dancing shoes because that is what you can
do while they are doing the tallying.
A snack is included as well!
$ 8.00 per person
Cash bar will be available.
October Activity Meetings!
October 15th and October 29th
All meetings are held in the Imperial Room
at 2:00 PM unless notified
attend your activity meetings
Community Outreach
**seminars and programs within and outside of our gates**
Community Eye Center
Why travel out of town when you can receive the best
eye care right in your own neighborhood?
Community Eye Center has a state-of-the-art, award
Merrill Lynch Presents
Ways to Protect yourself from the Skyrocketing Cost of
Healthcare
This Presentation is Best suited for Residents Ages 55 – 70 years of Age
and Approximately $250k or More in Household Assets
Winning facility that is the most comprehensive eye
care center in Charlotte County.
Frank LaBarbera
Senior Financial Advisor
Community Eye Center offers transportation!
Vice President
If you are interested in using their transportation, call
Vicky at 941-625-1325 to make an appointment. Mention to Vicky which community you are in and she will
schedule your appointment when the Community Eye
Center van is available.
Portfolio Manager
Labarbera & Associates
of
Merrill Lynch
Please join us for Educational Discussion
On
For more information about our practice, check out
our website!
Latest developments and changes in the Long Term Care Market
Communityeyecenter.net
And how you can qualify for Long Term Care
At
Kings Gate
The Palace Theater
November 4, 2015,
10:30 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Matthew Raisman from Lincoln Financial Distributors
Please RSVP to Ernesto J. Rodriguez at 561.361.3440 or email: [email protected]
Merrill Lynch makes available products and services offered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &
Smith Incorporated, a registered broker-dealer and member SIPC, and other subsidiaries of
Bank of America Corporation.
Investment products:
Are Not FDIC Insured
Are Not Bank Guaranteed
May Lose Value
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PLEASE CONTACT THE NAMES ON THE FLYERS
FOR
INFORMATION OR TO RSVP.
Daily Activities 2015 Schedule
Monday
Time
Tuesday
8:00 – 9:30
Name
Weights and Stretch
Name
Yoga(PT)
Time
9:00
9:30 – 10:30
Water Aerobics (Pool)
Zumba & Zumba Gold Combo (BR)
12:15 – 1:15
10:00
Senior Investment Group (RR)
Bridge (CR)
1:00 – 4:00
1:00
Hand & Foot (CR)
rd
Book club (every 3 Monday PT)
Lawn Bowling
1:30
1:00 – 4:00
Texas Holdem (RR)
Bible Study (RR)
7:00 – 8:00
3:00
Shuffleboard
Dancing (crown room)
6:30-8:00
6:45
Bid Euchre (CR)
Mah Jong (PT)
7:00
Guys & Gals (2nd Monday – RR)
nd
Singles Meeting (2 Monday RR)
Big Bingo (3rd Monday)(RR)
Wednesday
Thursday
Time
Name
Name
Time
8:00-9:30
Low Impact Step
Water Aerobics
9:30 – 10:30
9:30 – 10:30
Water Aerobics
Yoga (PT)
9:00-10:00
9:00 – 3:00
Crafts & Sewing (RR)
Shuffleboard
10:00
12:00
Bocce League Play
Mah Jong (CR)
1:00
1:00
Dominos (CR)
Lawn Bowling
1:30
6:00
Line Dancing (BR)
Bocce
6:00
7:oo
Poker
Volley Ball (pool)
6:00
4:30
Gentle Yoga with Instructor (PT)
Women’s Bible Study (RR) except for
st
the 1 Monday of the month.
7:00
Billiards
7:30
Friday
Time
Name
8:00-9:00
Weight Training (BR)
9:00
Saturday/Sunday
Name
Time
Sewing (RR)
Saturday – Games at One
1:00
9:30 – 10:30
Water Aerobics
Saturday – Dominos (CR)
1:00
12:15 – 1:15
Zumba and Zumba Gold
Saturday – Men’s Bible Study
9:00
1:00
Texas Hold Em (RR)
Sunday – Pool Volleyball
1:00 – 5:00
1:00
Hand and Foot (CR)
Sunday-Couples Dancing (BR)
6:00-8:00
7:00
Poker (RR)
12
19
Bingo
26
11
18
Sunday BBQ
25
Mon
Bisque It !
5
4
Sun
27
20
13
6
Tue
Ladies Luncheon
28
Name that Tune
21
14
7
Wed
Activity Meeting
29
22
Activity meeting
15
Drive in golf cart movie
8
1
Thu
Fri
30
Movie matinee
23
16
9
2
October 2015
Halloween Party
31
Stone Crab Festival
24
17
10
3
Sat