August Breakfast:  Saturday the 28^th 8am/10am At the Manor

Tickets are available from all Board members.  As usual the tickets will go fast so get yours A.S.A.P.  (See attached flyer for details)

Chairman’s Corner……………..Jim Fedorchak                      

We had an excellent village meeting with the speaker from Energy Home Shield. Both we and Sendelbach's have experienced more than 10% per month in electrical savings since installing the product in the attic this spring.  The single disappointment was that only about 20 residents were there. If there is sufficient interest, we can reschedule the talk for next winter when the snowbirds are back.

Don't forget about our village breakfast later this month!!

Friday Away…………………………Arlene Arbolino 

The “Friday Away” golf group played Del Webb's Stone Creek Golf Club in Ocala at it's July 16th monthly off-site golf outing. Although the July heat was in full force the course was beautiful and the lunch superb. John Hegdal was the winner of the day taking both closest to the pin and longest putt. Nick Vitale won the second closest to the pin and Rod Boersma took the final longest putt for the men. Cher Pierce won longest putt for the women. Marty Chizek and Peter Schultz each won a free round of golf for two donated by Stone Creek.  We are taking the month of August off so there will not be a Friday Away golf outing. But, we will be back in September. We will be playing Harbor Hills September 17^th. So mark your calendars and plan on a day of great golf. You do not need to be a twosome or foursome to play. We will place you in a foursome if you are a single or a threesome.  If you are interested in playing Harbor Hills in the month of September please contact Garry & Lydia Gaukler, phone #323-8031, or email at garrynlydia@embarqmail.com, address 24030 Robinwood St., Riverside Village.

August Birthdays:

Gerry Wilson  3^rd,  Dot Ferraris  6^th,  Rita Bills 12^th, Ann Burko  12^th, Lois Mackey  19^th,  Jim Kelso  26^th, & Steve Rizer  29^th. 

August  Anniversaries:

 Merlyn & Gerry Wilson 5^th, Claude & Marilynn Meyers  10^th, Frank & Sharon Doscher  11^th, Joe & Sharon LaHood  13^th, Steve & Brenda Rizer  14^th, Jim & Marilyn Walpole  17^th, Gary & Margi Geiger  18^th, Craig & Betsy Woodcock  20^th, John & Judy Ballew  21^st, George & Bev McCarthy 21^st, George & Kay Shaw  24^th, Rob & Donna Thomsen  24^th, Dan & Claire Sarkisian 27^th, Dick & Jeannine Archer  30^th.   

Treasurers Report ……………..Lois Goben 

The Board of Directors recently changed the River Crest Dues fiscal year to the calendar year.  Therefore, the 2010 dues deadline will be extended to the end of  December 2010.    One hundred - ninety one households have paid their 2010 dues, and we look forward to receiving the dues from the balance. This will help us keep the annual dues at $5.00.  In January's "Rag-a-muffin" I will attach a self-addressed envelope for your 2011 dues payment, which can be mailed or dropped off at my home, in the box provided

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Sunshine Committee…………….Kay Shaw

I sent only two get well cards for surgeries to our residents since mid-June, so that’s a good sign. -may we stay healthy.                                                                                       

IN MEMORY OF JUDY TURENTINE………….Margi Geiger 

The Women For Hospice are having a raffle of a one carat Diamond, Gold & Sterling Tennis Bracelet given to her by Jim.  Judy was a River Crest resident I'm sure we all remember fondly!  Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25....all donations are tax deductible.  The drawing will be held at the December Women For Hospice luncheon at Harbor Hills.  You need not be present to win.  What a wonderful way to honor Judy and also benefit patient care at Cornerstone Hospice where she was cared for!  For information and tickets, contact Margi Geiger, 323-8364 or flgandm@embarqmail.com.

August  Breakfast………Nick Vitale & Dan Sarkisian

Our annual River Crest Breakfast will be held on Saturday, August 28^th at the Manor from 8am to 10am  Tickets are $8pp and are available from all of the Board members  or  you can call  Nick  (326-3052) or Dan (787-3494).  The Breakfast is open to all of your family, friend and neighbors.  Check the attached flyer for the menu and other details.