JANUARY NEWS FROM VANTAGE POINTE
 
 
 
Please note, this version of the newsletter is the generic version with no pictures or animation.
 
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME TO 2012----------------------
 
 
 
Best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous 2012 New Year. May the days and months ahead keep you all safe and well. It seems like we have an exciting year ahead for the community. Final touches are being made on the pool cover so it can be used in full operation soon. Preparations are under way for the addition to the clubhouse and all decisions will be finalized in the next month to come. At that time a letter will be sent to all homes in Vantage Pointe with full details on the project.
 
Remember that the January 10th association meeting is when nominations are made for three (3) open seats in the board. Two (2) seats for three (3) years and one (1) for one (1) year. We hope for a good turnout.
 
 
Dick Vanderlaan
President V.P.H.A.
 
 
 
 
 
AROUND THE POINTE
 
 
 
 
THE CAROLING NIGHT THIS YEAR WAS DONE IN THE CLUBHOUSE. IT WAS A FUN NIGHT WITH LOTS OF CAROLING, A TRIVIA GAME, JOKES, LOTS OF GOOD FOOD AND GIFTS GALORE. IF YOU HAVE THE CAPABILITY MANY PICTURES ARE SHOWN ON THE VANTAGE POINTE WEB SITE. www.vantagepointfl.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHAT A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS EVE BRUNCH! THE HALL WAS FILLED TO CAPACITY! THE FOOD WAS HOT AND THE CREW DID A WONDERFUL JOB IN SERVING EVERYONE AT THEIR TABLES. CHRISTMAS CAROL KARAOKE WAS A LOT OF FUN AND AS WE HAD TWELVE TABLES WE WERE ABLE TO DO A GREAT RENDITION OF THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS. THE BRUNCH ENDED WITH EVERYONE STANDING AND SINGING SILENT NIGHT. THE CREW DID A GREAT JOB! LOTS OF PICTURES ARE ON THE WEB SITE.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
OUR NEW POOL COVER HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND SHOULD BE OPERATING AS IT WAS INTENDED SOON. MANY THANKS TO GLEN MYERS FOR OVERSEEING THIS PROJECT.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THE FLOOR PLAN FOR OUR FUTURE EXPANDED CLUBHOUSE CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB SITE. CONSTRUCTION IS NOT EXPECTED TO START UNTIL MARCH, 2012 DUE TO THE MANY PERMITS THAT HAVE TO BE COMPLETED.
 
 
 
 
THERE WILL BE A FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH FROM 8:00 UNTIL 9:30. WHILE THE BREAKFAST IS FREE, WE DO NEED YOU TO SIGN UP IN THE CLUBHOUSE SO WE KNOW HOW MANY TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR.
 
 
Attention Golfers
 
The Vantage Pointe Golfers are playing golf at Harder Hall at 10:00 on Wednesdays. If you are interested in playing, please call Joe Magisano at 382-1848.
 
STARTING JANUARY 2, 2012 OUR TRASH PICKUP DAYS WILL BE ON MONDAY AND THURSDAY AND YARD WASTE WILL BE THE 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH.
 
 
 
AROUND TOWN
 
 
 
OUR HIGHLANDS ART LEAGUE REPORTER - JOHN LASCO reports that on Friday, January 13th, the Yellow House Gallery and Gift Shop hosts their monthly reception for Destination Downtown Sebring (formerly known as Gallery Walk), from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Light refreshments served. Carol Frye, upcoming President of the Florida Watercolor Society for 2013, will be featured as the Artist of the month.
 
The Highland Art League (HAL) is hosting a number of special events and new art classes, so please check their website at www.highlandsartleague.org , stop by the office or call (863) 385.6682 for more information.
 
 
 
 
Just a reminder....................
 
 
 
If anyone has any changes or additions for the directory, PLEASE let Gayle Magisano know at ayla177@yahoo.com.
When sending resident information, please include Names, V.P. Address, Away address, Telephone numbers and e-mail address.
 
Coffee hour is still on Monday mornings from 8:30 until 9:30.
 
Card Bingo is the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM
 
Pool volleyball is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 till 4:00 when we have enough people to play.
 
Shuffleboard - Mon. - after coffee
Wed. & Fri. - 9:00 am
Thur. & Sun. nights - 6:30 pm
 
 
HAVE FUN ----- GET FIT
 
Vantage Pointe Fitness Program
 
Who: All Vantage Pointe Residents and overnight guests
What: Individualized program for all who attend
Where: Clubhouse and pool (weather permitting)
When: Monday - 10 AM and Thursday - 1 PM
 
Full program began Thursday October 27th at 1 PM
 
Questions: Contact Julie Tiger -- julie.tiger@comcast.net - 863 659-4350
 
 
Parting shot
 
Important names to remember for contact purposes when away
 
Lighting Walt Becker (863) 386-5281
 
Irrigation Jim Kolp (863) 471-0927
 
 
 
 
 
Please keep all of our friends and neighbors who are experiencing trials and tribulations and health problems of any kind in your thoughts and prayers.
 
 
Closing thoughts........
 
 
NEW YEAR
 
To leave the old with a burst of song;
To recall the right and forgive the wrong;
To forget the things that bind you fast
To the vain regrets of the year that's past;
To have the strength to let go your hold
Of the not worth while of the days grown old;
To dare go forth with a purpose true,
To the unknown task of the year that's new;
To help your brother along the road,
To do his work and lift his load;
To add your gift to the world's good cheer,
Is to have and to give a Happy New Year.
 
Author: unknown
 
 
Thats all for now .....................Lets all remember to be kind to each other...............
 
 
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
 
 
 
 
DON DEWEY