AEROBICS: WALKING If you enjoy walking , then join us every afternoon at 3:30PM in the Ballroom for a holf-hour session with video. On Tuesdays we will have fun aerobics. No sessions on Activities Meeting Days (the first Thursday of each month)
AEROBICS: WATER Monday thru Friday at 8:00 AM, 9:00AM, and 4:00PM at the Pool!
AEROBICS: INDOOR Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 10:30 AM in the Ballroom
BILLIARDS: Planned activities include an 8-Ball League each spring and fall. Each league runs for 11 weeks and play is during afternoons. Between leagues, primarily during the summer, we play Pill Pool (some call it Pea Pool) at noon every Tuesday and Thursday. If you would like information about the 8-Ball League or have other questions about the Billiards Room, please contact Clem Maurath at 788-6415. or atcmaurath@hotmail.com.
BINGO:
Bingo is played every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Ballroom. Various games are played and the payout's have been very good, as have our jackpots. So come on out and join us for an evening of fun. JUST A REMEINDER - STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 CAN PLAY.
New Bingo Chairs: Diane Grzelak,Chairperson 761-7986
Andy Edwards, Chairperson,
weekly 50/50 (Bingo 50/50) 767-4851
BOCCE BALL: There are no scheduled Leagues at this time. If you would like to start a league, please contact a HOA Board member. Call Fran Perron 767-9084
BOWLING: The Crane Lakes Bowling League is on Tuesdays at 9:15am. at the Sunshine Bowling Center on Rte. 92 in DeLand. If you would like to test our league, you are more then welcome! There will be openings for new bowlers and substitutes.
Crane Lakes bowling has started again.
Tuesday @ 9:30 am; Sunshine Bowling Center.
This is a Crane Lakes activity and all Crane Lakes residences are welcome to join the fun. If you have questions or are interested call, or
Contact Penny Miller 756-1304
BRIDGE: Bridge is played at 1:00PM every Thursday in the Card Room.
BUNCO: Join us for the fun game of BUNCO on Thursday evenings. We start promptly at 7:00PM in the Card Room. The game is played with 3 dice, no cards. Bring $1.00 for prize money that goes to the losers and winners. For more information, contact Marlene Ostrom at 304-7432.
CANASTA: is played on Wednesdays at 1:00PM in the clubhouse Card Room. Please come out and play for a nice social afternoon. For more information call Dot Decker at
304-8535.
CRANE LAKES ACTIVITIES
HAND & FOOT:This card game is similar to Canasta and is played every Tuesday from 5:45 to about 9:00 PM and on Friday afternoons at 1:00PM in the Ballroom. If you don't know what it is or how to play, we guarantee that you will be playing within the first 15 minutes. Please come join us for an informal and fun time. You can bring a partner with you if you want. If you are interested or have any questions, call Marie Weber at 304-6806.
KNITTING, CROCHETING & NEEDLEPOINT:
Bring your projects to the Clubhouse Ballroom at 1:00PM every Wednesday. These crafty ladies talk and laugh as fast as they knit. Even if you don't have a "project" come just to socialize and meet new friends. If you need help, they are always willing to provide assistance to you. Any questions? Call Sadie at 763-3003
MAHJONG: National (American) Mahjong is played on Monday and Friday at 1:00PM in the Ladies Card Room.
International Mahjong is played each Wednesday evening at 7:00PM in the Ladies Card Room. Any questions regarding the "International Mahjong" may be directed to Sandy Davis at 763-5715.
PINOCHLE: All residents are welcome to join us. We start at 9:30AM on Mondays and 1:00PM on Tuesday in the Ladies Card Room. (Try to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier). We play a challenging but simple single deck game, either partners or 3 handed, depending on the number of players present when we start. Contact Bob Smith at 756-2957 if you are interested.
SCRABBLE: is played every Thursday at 1:00PM in the Ladies Card Room. Please contact Mary Tully at 763-1005 if interested.
FREE Line Dancing Classes for Fun and Fitness
for BEGINNERS and EXPERIENCED BEGINNERS, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11:30 A.M., in the
Ballroom. Join one or both classes--same material covered in each class. All residents and their overnight guests are welcome. Come and see some of the line dances done by the Crane Lakes Line dancers. Call Wilfredine (Wif) Lesperance at 304-5030, or just show up.
COUNTRY LINE DANCE LESSONS FOR HIGH BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
We'll be kicking up our heels on WEDNESDAY's from 1:00PM - 3:00PM in the ballroom for FREE line dance lessons. The class is geared toward those who are familiar with basic line dance steps. A variety of current dances and dance tempos are taught.
Our feet will be flying as fast as those crafty ladies over in the corner can knit.
A new web site has been created especially for the High Beginner - Intermediate line dancers at Crane Lakes and those that want to advance their line dance skills, you may want to visit the website at www.geocities.com/ccraska2002. On it you will have access to all the dances being taught on WEDNESDAYS, 1-3PM in the ballroom along with links to videos, step sheets, where to dance when you travel and anything pertaining to line dancing. This site is in the early stages of development and will be updated as time goes on. Join us on the floor Wednesdays, 1-3PM for FREE line dance lessons and see what fun and exercise is all about. Carolyn Craska You may contact her at 304-6077
For those of you returning to Tennis, clinics will begin on Tuesday Oct. 3rd @ 10:00 AM. No sign up required. In addition, free beginner lessons for new players will begin on Monday, Oct. 9th @ 7:00 PM. Please call Judy May @ 788-7008 to reserve your sneaker spot. Class size is limited!
MORE INFORMATION IS COMING, WATCH THIS WEB SITE!!
STAINED GLASS is taught in the Craft Room at the Clubhouse on Mondays from 9:00AM 'till 12:00 noon, Wednesday from 9:00AM till 4:00PM and Friday from 9:00AM 'till 12:00 noon. Please contact Ralph Edwards at 767-4851.
BOB ROSS OIL PAINTING/CHINA PAINTING CLASSES:
Diane Dantzer teaches the Bob Ross and China Painting classes. The classes will be held on an "as requested" basis. The cost for the Bob Ross class is $55 per student. Please contact Diane at 322-9558 for further information in either of these classes.
WRITERS' GROUP Do you like to write? If you do, please join us in the Conference Room every second and fourth Wednesday between 2:00PM and 4:00PM. All genres of writing from poems to short stories, to novels are welcomed. Please contact Mike Nugent at 756-0396 or Diane Boilard at 756-1637 and join us on Wednesday in the conference room.
TABLE TENNIS: Open exery day, located at poolside. Paddles and balls on site.
WE NEED SOME OF THE 75 PEOPLE WHO SIGNED UP TO PLAY SEVERAL YEARS AGO TO GET THE GAME ROLLING AGAIN**********************
YOU WILL BE SURPRISED HOW IT WILL COME BACK TO YOU AFTER YOU “START PLAYING”, AND THE GOOD EXERCISE AND FUN YOU CAN HAVE WHIPPING THAT BALL AROUND AGAIN--------------------------------
THE EQUIPMENT IS ATTACHED TO THE TABLE UNDER THE CANOPY BY THE POOL SO YOU CAN START ANYTIME—(Please notify Lois if any paddles or balls are missing so they can be replaced).
****PASS THE WORD AROUND AND GET A BUNCH TOGETHER SO WE CAN SET SPECIAL TIMES TO PLAY AND COMPETE WITH EACH OTHER.
IT’S BEEN PROVEN YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH
Results for last week from Sunshine Lanesis as follows: Just click on the underlined and a pdf file will follow. This is another extra for all you bowlers.
KICK 'STEP LINE DANCERS " FREE"
DOMINOS: We play Dominos every Monday and Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM in the Ballroom. Currently we are playing Mexican Train and Chicken Foot, but we are open to learning new and fun games. We would love to have you join us. Jean Schliecker 788-8180
TUESDAY NIGHTS- The regular Tuesday night shuffleboard league will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8th and will run through March with holidays off. We have room for 24 teams of two people at 6:00 pm. Sign-up sheets are at the Happening Place on or about June 1st.. Everyone is welcome; No experience is necessary and we will try to pair you up if you don't have a partner. We play Crane Lakes rules, meaning we play for fun with a little competition thrown in. Deadline for signing up is September 1st. Questions, call Dave deWeil @ (386) 304-5498.
Monday Night Shuffleboard
Minus “10” Who gives a Damn
Preparations are in process for our 4th season with a kickoff party in early April. The season is as follows:
· Spring4/23 through 7/9
· Fall 8/20 through 11/5
· Tournament 11/12 & 11/17
· Four Parties
· Expansion from 8 to 10 courts
· Play with a different partner on odd weeks
· The opportunity to meet our Friendly Posts
The cost is $20.00 per person per year.
We promote our substitutes to regular spots that are vacated.
Sign Up Sheets for additional substitutes will be posted March 1st, 2007 at the Happening Place. For additional information, please call:
Richard or Karen O’Coners761-9892
SINGLES
If you are a new single to our community, give Barbara Bashaw II a call and she will show you around and introduce you to other singles. Call her at 756-6930
POOL LEAGUE: New players are needed for the Fall 8-Ball League which will start about October 2nd. There is a sign-up sheet in the billiards room or contact Clem Maurath at 788-6415. We run the league every spring and fall. During the summer we play Pill Pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 noon, just walk in a get into the game, no sign-up is needed.
