Country Club Manor
March
2008 Newsletter
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Edited by Lee & Mary Bakewell
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Ever since L&M Management, Inc. too=
k over
the management at Country Club Manor, the main door steps in each building =
have
been something of an eyesore. The former owner’s choice of pea gravel
overlayment made the approach look a cut above other buildings of our calib=
er.
However, the harsh MN winters took their toll and the steps morphed into an
eyesore with chunks breaking off almost as soon as they could be repaired. =
But
we didn’t want to simply pour new concrete and have our approach look
like everyone else. After all=
, all
of us here at Country Club Manor are “upscale” citizens and our
curb appeal should reflect that, right?&nb=
sp;
When our contractor suggested redoing both stairways with
Contrac=
tor Mark
Seger (left) came up with the idea, constructed the shelter (above), and
laid the 1 ½” thick bluestone tiles (right). [If you know anyone=
who
needs masonry work done, Mark is at 612-558-7303.]
REMINDERS:
Maintenance: Any =
maintenance
emergency can be reported after hours by calling our digital pager at
612-640-1948. (Just punch in =
your
number after the beep.)
If you have any maintenan= ce needs, please leave a note for us. &n= bsp; (Maintenance requests should always be in writing. This helps assure they don’t “fall through the cracks.)
Controlled Entrance: When your apartment is buzzed, please use = the intercom to make certain it’s someone you know before buzzing in a stranger. Do not let anyone i= nto the building after hours that are asking for the office. Please do not let anyone in the do= or that is not YOUR guest. Safety should be everyone’s concern.
Ice is Slippery: =
We
live in
Visitors: We would also like to remind everyone that you are responsible for your visitors and their actions. Please be sure your visitors are n= ot disturbing other residents’ right to peace and quiet. We want to continue to maintain a = quiet and pleasant building. .
Going Away? Please notify the office if you plan to be gone for an extended period. If there is an emergency, we must = have a contact person.
Snow Removal: Ple= ase make sure your vehicles are moved for the snow plow. Unmoved vehicles, unfortunately, a= re often towed at owner’s expense. Thanks for your cooperation.
Trash: Please remember to bag you garbage, before dropping down= the chute. If your bag is TOO LAR= GE to fit down the chute, please take it down and deposit it directly in the garb= age dumpster in the garage.
Pool: Please, NO swimming in the pool during the hour long aerobics classes on Monday at 1 P= M or Saturday at 10 AM. Those time= s are reserved for aerobics only. B= ut you could join the class if you like! Reminder NO Children in the Pool without an adult in attendance and = the resident they are visiting must be in attendance. Thanks for your co operation in th= is regard!
A MESSAGE FROM MARY
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to every one! Kevin & Kathy will be hosting = a St. Patty’s Day brunch on Saturday March 15th at 11:30 AM. (Please note this is before St. Patrick’s Day because of Holy Week starting on March 16th)= You are invited to come and bring = a dish to share. We have great cooks= at CCM so be sure to come enjoy the good Irish recipes and a great lunch. Keep in mind there will be NO Coff= ee and Donuts that morning. Thanks to Kevin, Kathy, Don and Carol for all your help.
I hear the Valentine’s Day party was a huge succ= ess and that our hosts out did themselves again. I bet you can’t wait for the= St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon and all the corn beef and cabbage dishes. I know the food will be great and = of course the conversation is the best. Sorry I will not be able to make it, but please enjoy the drinks on us. Hopefully one of these ti= mes I will be able to attend.
Thanks everyone for your co operation with the install= ation of the new steps in front of each building. I know it was a huge inconvenience= but I trust you all agree it was well worth it.&= nbsp; Thanks to George and Roberta for the GREAT job of cleaning up after = the workmen. It sure was a dirty = job, but the finished product does look great.
Happy Easter and a very Holy and Blessed Holy Week to = all of you.
Till next month God Bless, Mary
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Well we got through two thirds of the w=
inter.
Let’s hope that Mother Nature gives us a warm March with no major sno=
wstorms.
It is tournament time in
The steps are done!!! It took more time than expected = due to a few different setbacks. The weather was one of the big reasons. The cold and wind made it impossible to work a few days. Then in the 1955 building they had to remove a step and th= en partially rebuild the step back. We apologize for all the inconveniences th= is made on all the people here at Country Club Manor. But in the end, I think = they look great. Hope you agree.
The guest suite, apartment #117, is now rented on a permanent basis. Her name is Janice Lindala, so give her a nice welcome when you see her.
Sunshine Travel will be here March 27th, at 1:00pm in = the Club Room. Remember there is no obligation. Punch and cookies will be serve= d. The lady’s name is, Jeanne Strandberg. She will be explaining about a trip to the St. Croix Valley Wine Country. I hope we have a nice turnout.
When you feel something is wrong with the washing mach= ine or dryer, please contact the office and explain what you experienced. Thanks <= /p>
Remember a St. Patrick’s Day brunch will be on Saturday, March 15th, starting at 11:30 a.m. So bring a dish to pass and ha= ve a good time. Remember, everyone is welcome to partake in this brunch. It will= be hosted by Kevin and Kathy Ericson.
George
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CCM hosted the February meeting of R.O.=
M.A.
here in our Club Room. “ROMA” stands for Respo=
nsible
Owners and Managers’ Association and is, basically, a liaison between
apartment managers and
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REMINDER: DARTS
= · 2nd week of the month on Wednesda= y from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Kathy Pansegrau, our service coordinator will be on-site in the CCM office.
If you have any questions o= r needs that Darts can handle please stop in and visit with Kathy. If you would rather she visit you = in your home, please just give George a call and he will send her up the next = time she arrives.
If anyone is interested i= n a shopping trip, please let either George or Mary Ellen know. Darts has so much to offer for seniors. In fact, “It&#= 8217;s more than a bus.”
CCM MARCH BIRTHDAYS
3/2 John Aldrich &= nbsp; 301
3/5 Mayme Grund &= nbsp; 110
3/5 Rita Lloyd &= nbsp; 202
3/7 Corrine Huber &= nbsp; 127
3/7 Tom Carlson &= nbsp; 336
3/8 Renee Norman &= nbsp; 320
3/9 Gordon Plorin &= nbsp; 212
3/11 Kathy Mehle = 316
3/15 Missie Stone = ; 224
3/17 Irving Sobon&n= bsp; = ; 304
3/17 Bruce Campbell 309
3/18 Brad Campbell 309
3/19 Frances Kobb = ; 335
3/20 Mary Galligan = 332
3/20 David Luhrs = 112
3/21 Mitzi Vold &= nbsp; 216
3/21 Cheryl Reinsburg 308
3/26 Kathy Ericson = 107
3/29 Nora O’Toole = 225
3/30 Mary Schultz = ; 311
3/31 Harlan Herrmann 319
CCM’S Many Activities
Every Day of t=
he
Week,
“There’s Always Something Go=
ing
On”
Ø Poker Club: Every Monday Afternoon at 1:00 PM ,
in the Club Room.&nbs= p; Please call Jim Long at 455-4893 for further information.
Ø CCM AEROBICS: Every Monday Aftern= oon at 1:00 p.m. in the pool.
Ø Bridge Club: Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
in the c= lub room. Call Gerry Brack at 455-8531 for further information.
Ø “Happy Hour”: Every Tuesday 4 to almost 6.&= nbsp; Bring your own wine or whatever.&nb= sp; You should not need a designated driver unless you can’t walk!=
Ø Game Night: Every Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.
Bring a game, deck of cards, snack to pass, or just co= me and join the fun. Coffee will be = served and a pop machine is available in the pool room. If you want something else to drin= k, feel free to bring it with you. Some games will be provided.
Ø Bingo
Night: Every Thursday from 7R=
12;9
p.m.
You get 3 cards for a quarter.
Ø Movie Night: Most Fridays (Watch the Bulletin Boards)
Take in one of the many movies from Pat Wacker’s (#201) DVD collection . . . or bring your own. Sit back and enjoy our home theate= r in the Club Room beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Ø CCM AEROBICS: Every
Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (and Mondays at 1=
p.m.)
Aerobics is a good way to exercise without putting the
stress on bones and joints that walking and other exercise can do. Everyone agrees our leader, Jared
Fuller, is the greatest instructor ever!&n=
bsp;
Best of all, like most activities at Country Club Manor, it’s =
all totally FREE
Please join us for CCM Aerobics held every Saturday mo= rning at 10:00 AM, and Monday afternoons at 1:00 PM as well! The only cost is that if you DON&#= 8217;T attend, your good health will suffer! So please come on down and visit your neighbor while losing a pound = or two! Everyone is welcome.
Ø Every Day of the Week is Puzzle Day
If you’ve ever passed by the area between the ea= st Club Room door and the entrance to the 45 building, you no doubt have witne= ssed our “perpetual puzzle.”
Ø Saturday Morning Coffee and Donuts:
Every Saturday morning, we have coffee and donuts in t= he club room from 9-10:30 am. Ke= vin Ericson usually caters this delightful event with help from Don and Carol Standley. This is a great way= to get to know your neighbors. Y= ou do not need to commit to every Saturday. If you can make it this Saturday, but have to miss the next three, that’s no problem. This= is not like a golf or bowling league where you must attend every week . . . or= not at all! Please stop by when y= ou get a chance and join in the fun.
Ø POT= LUCK/Birthday Party:
March’s potluck/birthday party will be held on M=
onday,
March 31 in the Club Room starting at 5:30. I hope to see you there.
For the funny bone
- A priest and pastor from the local parishes are s= tanding by the side of the road holding up a sign that reads, “The end is near! Turn around before it’s too late!”“Leave us al= one, you religious nuts!” yelled the first driver as he sped by.
From aro= und the curve they heard screeching tires and a big splash, “Do you think,= 221; said on clergy to the other, “we should just put up a sign that says ‘Bridge Out’ instead?”
- A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, “And why is it necess= ary to be quiet in church?”
Annie re= plied, “Because people are sleeping.”
- What do you call ten rabbits walking backwards?
A recedi= ng hare line.
- Points to ponder:
Why is t= he time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
If tin w= histles are made out of tin, what do they make fog horns out of?
If swimm= ing is good for your shape, then why do whales look like they do?
If space= is a vacuum, who changes the bags?
If white= wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi?
If you j= og backward, do you gain weight?
- A food guide for bachelors:
Bread: S= esame and poppy seeds are the only officially acceptable “spots” that should be seen on the surface of any loaf of bread. Any white or fuzzy=3Dlooking areas= are indications the bread has morphed into a science experiment.
Chip dip= : If you can take it out of its container and it bounces on the floor, it has gone b= ad.
Empty containers: Putting empty containers back into the fridge is an old trick, but it only works if you l= ive with someone or have a maid.
Postal Truck
Every Wednesday from 11:05 = AM until 11:15 AM a postal truck is in front of the 45 building to handle all your postal requests.
BRAIN TEASER…
I go to many places.
I am hard and used in races= .
I am striped on some occasi= ons.
I’ll take you on vacations. What am I?
HOW TO KNOW IF A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE IS HAVING A STROKE
Would you be able to recognize if someone nearby was h= aving a stroke? Here are three simp= le questions you can ask a person to determine where he or she may be having a stroke:
= 1. Ask the person to smile.
= 2. Ask the person to raise both arms.
= 3. Ask the person to speak a simple sentence.
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call= 911 immediately and describe the symptoms.&nbs= p; Do NOT Wait! A stroke = victim may suffer brain damage if people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke and act accordingly.
Researchers presenting their findings at the American =
Stroke
Association’s meeting stated that widespread use of this test could h=
elp
in the diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage. For more information go to: www.amh.org/healthsrv/stroke_recognize.htm
DOUBLE MEANINGS…
&nbs= p; We polish the Polish furniture.
&nbs= p; He could lead if he would get the lead out!
&nbs= p; A farm can produce produce…
&nbs= p; The dump was so full it had to refuse refuse…
&nbs= p; The dove dove into the business….
&nbs= p; I did not object to the object…
&nbs= p; The bandage was wound around the wound…
&nbs= p; They were too close to the door to close it….
&nbs= p; I shed a tear when I saw the tear in my clothes….
&nbs= p; The present is a good time to present the present…
BRAIN TEASER ANSWER:
&nbs= p; A ROAD
Choosing your own neighbors is easy! Just give George the name and numb=
er of
someone you think might be looking for a nice apartment. That’s all there is to it.