The weather is breaking and the social season is in swing. Enjoy your Family and Friends that are visiting!
We're all as busy as can be... so if you are interested in Bunco or Scrabble email maryloujohnson@mac.com
Maureen

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THANK YOU MARY LOU JOHNSON FOR THESE GREAT PHOTOS
and Ruthie Maas for sending in the Book Club photo.!
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What a Great afternoon. Hostess with the Mostest Maureen Drackett co-hosted
our JANUARY 11th T2T event at her home on Sarasota Bay Monday, January 11th.
I think everyone would say a great time was had by all. A beautiful afternoon, good wine and tidbits that said, "I care". Funny comments on that statement.
Thank you Maureen
Photo above

Left to right, first row:
Maureen Horn, Ami French, Deborah Grigatis, Barbara Pappas, Martha Luciani, Deborah Bill, Maureen Drackett, MaryLou Johnson,

Left to right, second row:
Donna Friese, Karin Riccardi, Nancy Seider, Catherine La Ponte, Carolyn Corbino,
Heidi Lagro, Susan Coyne, Valorie Morello, Sharon, Estelle Crawford, Ann Moran

and many thanks to Christen for taken the shot.

A few things came up to tell you about...............
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CHANGE OF DATE

THANK YOU TERRY BUZAN for a wonderful afternoon of cooking demonstrations.
We always learn so much and enjoy the food and champagne.
Recipes on Terry's page on the site.

NEW CLASS: MARCH 16TH....EMAIL tbuzan@verizon.net to get into the class.

$10.00 give to Terry to cover cost of food and champagne.


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YOGA with Ami French
860-823-9084

We know Ami from her Mother Midge Pescatello. Ami just returned from India where she was certified to teach
from the Sivanda Yoga Centre in Madural, India
Karin Riccardi is arranging for Ami to give group classes at the Water Club on the Key or you can call Ami
to see where else she is teaching.
Give her a call.
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Speaking of India.... Sue Coyne is hosting a trunk show at her house from 12 to 5 each day March 11 and 12. Phone 941 387-7509
These clothes are carried at Top Resorts.This is a friend of hers who manufactures hand embroidered and embellished silks and silk/cotton blends. Her name is Pam Schaecher and her clothing line is Amaya Textiles. Susan has raved about the clothes
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The Healing Kitchen...Let food be your medicine
Alysia Sargent/Holistic Chef-Nutrition Consultant
215-962-8377
Alysia has learned what works for her body against her pain and what foods work to make you really feel better.
One of the kindest women you will ever meet. She really does understand. Alysia is very low key and has a wealth
of knowledge that she is able to share.
Maureen
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Dear T2T Book Friends,

Who knew we would all love the book Olive Kitteridge so much - even if we didn't all love Olive. But, what a great book for lively discussion. Thank you Marcia for welcoming us. It was a perfect house for our large January turnout...and as always you and David made us feel so comfortable. The afternoon ended too quickly, just like the book. So many unanswered questions.

Mark your calendars for the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 PM. Please be sure to call the host to RSVP (at least a few days in advance)...and also remember to bring a little something delicious to share.

Note the change of venue for our next book club meeting:
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Book: Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Host: Ruth Maass 387-8304 ruthieb2@comcast.net
536 Reclinata Drive (on the north end of LBK)


Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Book: The Book Thief by Martin Zusak
Host: Nancy Kane 2348 Harbour Oaks Drive, Bay Isles (Harbour Circle)
nhkd@comcast.net 387-0543


Highly Recommended Books for Future Reads:
Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson

The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid

Any Place I Hang My Hat by Susan Isaacs

South of Broad by Pat Conroy

The Painter From Shanghai by Jennifer Epstein

Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry

Digging to America by Anne Tyler

My Enemy’s Cradle by Sara Young

Say You’re One Of Them by Uwem Akpan

I See You Everywhere by Julia Glass

Their Eyes Are Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Sarah’s Key by Tatianade Rosnay

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

Desert Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia by Janet Wallach


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APRIL 10TH FOR SPANISH POINT IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MRS. PALMER.

ACCORDINGF TO JUDY VEALE...IT WILL BE THE MOST FUN EVENT OF THE YEAR.!!!

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Deborah Bill and Pamela Lockwood requests that you hold your "household donations" that you are collecting for the next few months until
SOS holds their 2nd annual YARD SALE at SOS across from Mote Marine MARCH 27, 2010
Deborah and Pamela will be coordinating the sale.
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BOCA GRANDE THEATRE TRIP.........APRIL 11

We are getting a group for the April Show. If you haven't met Ann before. Ann lived in Sarasota and was a fabulous Designer at Robb and Stucky. After meeting her husband and moving to Boca Grande, She has blossomed into an ACTRESS. Ann and Bob have invited us to ther home after the show. A few of us have gone over the past 3 years and a great afternoon it is. Please call asap.
you pay at the door for the tickets. 25.00 to support community Theatre.


THE LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS: I'm memorizing my lines for this one! I play Bobbie Michele, a "crazy" actress!.....It's going to be fun. Sunday Matinee is: April the 11th....

***Of course, Bob and I will host the "Cast and Friends" party directly following the Sunday matinee's.***

Also, check out the web-site. From the home page, you can just scroll down to a description of the plays. I highly suggest this!!
www.royalpalmplayers.com

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BUNCO IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY WITH BARBARA PAPPAS AS HOSTESS.
EMAIL MARYLOUJOHNSON@MAC.COM
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SPAARC LUNCHEON AT THE RITZ.......................FEBRUARY 18TH 1130
24 OF US HAD A GREAT TIME.


THANK YOU BARBARA AND TERRY. WE HAVE TWO TABLES
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THANK YOU DONNA CASPER FOR HOSTING BUNCO.. A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL AND YOU
ARE THE ULTIMATE HOSTESS!!!!

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SAVE THE DATE ...........APRIL 7TH PIC-NIQUE LUNCHEON ON THE BAY
BENNIE DODS Is again our Chairwoman and will co-ordinate our tables.
Kudos to Sally Schule for getting the back our local Saks Fifth Avenue to do the fashion show.

email Bennie if you want to be included, It's not too early becasue this event always sells out.!!!!!!!!!
missbennie@aol.com
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Attention all movie enthusiasts:

We have launched a new group. We call ourselves the Flick Chicks!

We agreed that on the second Monday of each month we will carpool or meet at a restaurant (12:45ish) in Sarasota for lunch and then attend a movie together - usually at Burn's Court. Most mid-afternoon movies begin between 2:00 and 2:30ish.

The week before each date, I will send an email reminding and informing you of all the details. At that time you can RSVP to me, decide if you want to be in the carpool or drive independently, etc. During lunch, we will plan the next outing. I'll be the scribe...you are the deciders :) This is an inclusive and open interest group. So friends of friends are always welcome. Looking forward to seeing you at our next Flick Chicks event. Until then...safe travels...and stay cool.

If you would like to be on the Flick Chicks email reminder list, please contact me: Ruthie ruthieb2@comcast.net 387-8304

Ruthie told me that everytime the newsletter goes out, She does get calls, so it never is too late to join.
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