President’s message
Following up from our last newsletter we are happy to report that the interest groups, which are the backbone of our club, have gotten off to a fine start thanks to the hard working interest group chairpersons. They have put a lot of thought into their programs and I wish there were more space for me to comment on each and every one of them. You may want to consider broadening your horizons and join a few more interest groups.
There are three dates in the ’06 calendar that you should mark in your date book, which include October 28th, November 12th, and December 9th.
Dress up in your favorite costume or come as you are to Barbara and John Elam’s house for a fun filled Halloween Party on October 28th. A visit to San Luis Mission on November 12th takes you back in time to a community where the Apalachee Indians and newcomers from Spain lived together side by side. You will see reconstructed 17th century buildings and meet people going about the tasks that sustained life centuries ago. This 60-acre archaeological site represents the largest and most diverse collection of 17th century life available anywhere. It is a very special place where history comes to life. The Holiday Happening is on December 9th, when we will celebrate the winter holidays of Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza and the New Year at the home of Yvonne and Homer Ooten.
We are thrilled that 2/3 of our members have already paid their dues, which of course leaves 1/3 of you out there who haven’t taken the time to send in your checks to Calvin Zongker. Just take a minute right now and fill out the membership form attached to this newsletter. If you have forgotten whether or not you are paid up for 2006 just take a look at your newsletter to see if there is an ’06 after your name on the mailing label.
Beth Charness
Please make a note in your 2007 calendars that the Billy Bowlegs 5k race and 1 mile walk has been postponed a week to Saturday, January 20 still at 9:00 a.m. beginning and ending at the College of Engineering in Innovation Park followed by brunch in Renegade Grill in the Seminole Golf Club.
Check out our website at http://facultyclub.fsu.edu
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 28 — 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. or later
Join us for a festive and fun-filled evening at the home of Barbara & John Elam at 3204 Brookforest Drive off Lakeshore Drive. Barbara will make two main dishes, Goblin Stew and Halloween Delight. Come devour her culinary surprises!!!!! She asks that you bring an appetizer, salad, bread, dessert or other goodies. Beverages (wine, beer and soft drinks) will be provided by the Club. We encourage you to come dressed in costume to add zest to this fun evening. Please call Barbara Elam at 385-9856 or e-mail her at ble@neuro.fsu.edu to let her know if you plan to attend and what you plan to bring. There is no deadline, but it will help Barbara and her committee for planning purposes to have a general idea of how many people to expect.
San Luis Mission
Sunday, November 12 — 2:00 p.m.
Come join us for a wonderful afternoon at San Luis Mission described by Beth Charness in her message. After the tour, there will be a picnic of light snacks and drinks. Contact Joannie Poulson at 385-8028 or e-mail her at brittjoan@comcast.net
Holiday Happening
Saturday, December 9 — 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
At the home of Yvonne & Homer Ooten at 6700 Treasure Oaks Circle. Come celebrate the season with us. More info later on.
Book Discussion Group
Monday, November 20 – 7:30 p.m.
The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Host: Bonnie Armstrong, 2883 N. Hannon Hill Dr. (893-6141)
Discussion leader: Kathleen Rose
This best-selling Spanish novel, set in Barcelona, is full of mystery and a fascinating cast of characters. The story centers around a rare, old novel, The Shadow of the Wind, by Julian Carax. The narrator, Daniel, intrigued with the book, begins to investigate the life and death of Carax. What secrets do the people he meets hide? Why is a horribly disfigured man, identifying himself as a character in the old novel, trying to burn every copy? What draws Daniel into relationships with the other characters?
Call Maxine Weiss, 893-1891
Globetrotters
Friday, November 3 – 8:00 p.m. NOTE FRIDAY!
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands by Marge & Duane Meeter
Westminster Oaks
Call Margaret & Bob Stakenas, 297-2081
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
Friday, November 10 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact Ursula Morgan at 422-3503 or morganu@tcc.fl.edu
Restaurant Roulette
Tuesday, November 14 – 6:30 p.m.
Gill’s Tavern – 2545 N. Monroe Street
Call Al Trezza, 878-5551
Lunch Bunch – 3rd Tuesday of each month
Tuesday, November 21 – 11:45 a.m.
Atlantis Club & Grill – 2717 Mahan Drive
Call Alice Pfluke, 668-5025
Send information for the website to: Peter Jörgensen pjorgensen@mac.com