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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Lots of newcomers at coffee

Overwhelming response to August Newcomers' Coffee.

POA board member Bob Brandt addresses the crowd.


Graduating class of August Newcomers' Coffee.


This month’s newcomers’ coffee was so well attended Company’s Comin’ ran out of muffins, 52 individuals representing 30 new households in the Village.
Welcome the following to the Village.
Vicki and Hal Carlson moved to the Village two months ago from Slidell, Louisiana. They found the Village while vacationing in the area. Hal is retired from Shell Offshore as a marine supervisor, Vicki taught art and will pursue her artistic endeavors here in the Village. They are interested in painting, fishing, bridge, hiking, dancing and bowling.
Don and Elsie Terry moved to the Village six months ago from Little Rock. Don was a sales manager in franchise development and Elsie was an office manager. Don enjoys fishing, boating and bird watching. Elsie enjoys reading, gardening, bird watching and counted cross stitch.
Leah Franklin moved to the Village from North Kingstown, Rhode Island two months ago. She is a massage therapist hanging out her shingle here in the Village. For more information on her business visit http://www.healingtherapymassage.com./ Leah is the mother of four and a practicing massage therapist for the last 20 years. She also loves oil painting.
JoAnn and Jim Breeding moved to the Village seven months ago from Shreveport, Louisiana. They knew people that had moved to the Village and noticed several well placed ads promoting the Village. Jim is retired from construction and JoAnn is retired from the medical technology field. Jim is interested in woodworking.
Roger and Linda Wagoner moved to the Village two months ago from Pensacola, Florida. Roger is a retired pastor and Linda is a retired secretary.
Rick and Pat Goss moved to the Village from Rockwall, Texas three months ago. They found the Village while vacationing in the area. Rick is retired from the telecommunications field and Pat is retired from city government. They enjoy golf, walking, tai chi and motorcycle riding.
Adolph and Sherril Juarez moved to the Village two months ago from San Diego, California. They found the Village on the internet. Both are retired from 25 years of service to the Department of Corrections in California. They are looking forward to settling down here and getting to know the Village and its people.
Robert and Cathleen Marsho moved to the Village from Richfield, Wisconsin eight months ago. They found the Village through Bob’s sister. Bob is a retired teacher and secretary of education for Briggs Stratton Corp. Cathy is a surgery scheduler and is not ready to retire yet. Bob is interested in herpetology, nature, science and history. Cathy is interested in collecting antiques and volunteering at a shelter.
Larry and Renee Patrick moved to the Village two months ago from Vienna, Virginia. They heard about the Village through family. The couple is originally from Dallas. Larry is a retired consultant in defense contracts. Renee is a retired nurse. They are keenly interested in genealogy.
Bob and Terry Heisler moved to the Village from Springfield, Illinois last month. A friend turned them on to the Village 23 years ago. Bob retired from state administration and Terry retired from the state police. They are interested in golf, reading, sewing and their grandchildren.
Art and Karen Laib moved to the Village from Rogers, Arkansas. They found the Village through friends. Both are retired from sales positions. They are interested in golf, tennis, pickleball, fishing, boating, hiking and cycling.
Mark and Ruth Smith moved to the Village from Shawnee, Kansas two months ago. Both are retired from Sprint. Mark is interested in radio control airplanes. Ruth is interested in traveling.
Keith and Jackie Cutler moved to the Village from Glen Carbon, Illinois last month. They found the Village in an old Cooper ad. Keith is semi-retired high-temperature furnace business owner. Jackie is a retired teacher. Keith enjoys golf, reading and sports. Jackie enjoys fitness.
Tom and Betsy Warren moved to the Village last month from Katy, Texas. Their son told them about the Village. Tom is a retired consultant and Betsy is a retired administrative assistant. They are interested in Mahjong and woodworking.
Kathy Klein moved to the Village four months ago from Las Vegas, Nevada. Kathy retired as an elementary school teacher in special ed. She heard about the Village from her grandparents. Kathy is interested in talking and needlepoint.
Dan and Jill Fitzgerald moved to the Village last month from Maumelle, Arkansas. These two are the life of any party. Dan is retired from postal service. Jill is still working in real estate for ReMax. Jill is originally from New Zealand.
Gary and Katie Glenn moved to the Village from Camarillo, California last month. They heard about the Village from realtors. Gary is retired from the federal government. Katie is a retired administrative assistant. They are interested in horses and photography.
Leonard and Karen Binstock moved to the Village from Owatonna, Minnesota two months ago. They heard about the Village from friends. Leonard is a retired consultant. Karen is retired from the insurance business. Leonard is interested in fishing, golfing and cards. Karen is a water color artist pursuing her craft.
Jim and Glenda Lewis moved to the Village from Augusta, Georgia three months ago. Jim retired from teaching at a technical college. Glenda wishes she were retired from homemaking.
Gerald and Agnes Skinner moved to the Village from Oxford, Alabama a year and a half ago. They found the Village in their travels. Jerry is retired military and federal government. Agnes is a retired tank mechanic. Jerry is interested in walking, fishing and football.
Oren and Carol Geplatt moved to the Village four months ago from Spring, Texas. Oren was an insurance underwriter.
Daryl and Barbara Henry moved to the Village from Iowa City, Iowa seven weeks ago. They heard about the Village from Daryl’s brother. Daryl is a retired investment advisor. Barbara is a retired elementary school teacher. Daryl retired three years ago. Barbara just retired in May.
Mike Crews moved to the Village eight months ago from Carlsbad, New Mexico via Phoenix. He is already very active in Rotary and gave the presentation on the Vial of Life to newcomers.
Jeff Jackson moved to the Village two months ago from Champaign, Illinois two months ago. Jeff is a golf instructor.
Lori Newman moved to the Village from St. Paul Park, Minnesota two months ago. She heard about the Village from her sister. Lori has managed chiropractic clinics and is looking for work in her field. Lori enjoys boating, water sports, hiking, music, art, shows and anything she can do with her dog.
John and Susan Meyers moved to the Village from Waterton, Wisconsin five months ago. The heard about the Village through advertising. John is retired from Pepsi. Susan is retired from a Wisconsin energy company.
Molly Young moved to the Village three months ago from Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. She is a retired teacher.
Francine and Tom McKay moved to the Village from Houston, Texas just three weeks ago. They heard about the Village through word of mouth. The McKays are both retired. Tom enjoys golf. Francine enjoys bridge and tennis.
Diane and Paul Thorne moved to the Village three months ago from Tiburon, California, north of the Golden Gate bridge. Diane’s sister and family own a home in the Village. Paul is still working as a computer programmer. Diane is a retired accountant for ABM, Inc. Paul has his Masters of Music from the Boston Conservatory in piano. He loves Chopin.
Don and Debbie Smith moved to the Village six months ago from Shreveport, Louisiana. They heard about the Village from golf buddies. Don is a retired veterinarian. Debbie is still working as an accountant. Don didn’t make it to the coffee, Debbie has him remodeling at home. Don enjoys golf, hunting, home improvements and reading. Debbie enjoys opportunities to share the love of Jesus, art, photography and going out with friends.
What is of note is there are very few golfers in this huge group of newcomers. The next newcomers’ coffee is scheduled for October 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the Ouachita room at the Ponce de Leon Center.

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