SEPTEMBER NEWS FROM VANTAGE POIN

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It's hard to believe that Labor Day is staring us in the face already. Where did the summer go so fast? It has been a warm summer for us down here but the rain has been better to us this summer, so that is good news.

We have been busy drilling a new well over on the east side of Vantage Circle by Ted's nursery. The well served us well for 22 years, but finally went dry. Hopefully we will not run into more of that for awhile.

Work on the Clubhouse addition is moving along slowly and methodically, which is a good sign. We are trying to cover all the bases so no additions or corrections will have to be made later. Rick and his crew have been very helpful. Hope to have good news in the near future.

Soon, our northern friends will be filtering back and they will be welcomed. We wish you well and hope that your trip back will be a safe one. Until we meet again, God's speed to all of you.

AN IMPROMPTU POOL PARTY WAS HELD ON SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH WITH PLENTY OF SNACKS, GREAT CONVERSATION AND MANY GOOD POOL VOLLEY BALL GAMES.

THE FIRST PANCAKE BREAKFAST OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON THE 3RD SATURDAY OF SEPTEMBER (SEPT. 17TH). AFTER SEPTEMBER IT WILL GO BACK TO THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. STILL ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES, SAUSAGES, ORANGE JUICE OR TOMATO JUICE AND COFFEE FOR THE RIDICULOUS PRICE OF $3.00! SIGN-UP SHEET IS IN THE CLUBHOUSE.

OUR HIGHLANDS ART LEAGUE REPORTER - JOHN LASCO REPORTS THAT THE 2ND FRIDAY ACTIVITIES WILL BE WITH DESTINATION DOWNTOWN ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH FROM 5:00 - 8:00 PM. THE THEME IS GRANDPARENTS DAY. COME JOIN THE FUN, ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT HONORING GRANDPARENTS.

The Highland Art League (HAL) is hosting a number of special events and new are classes, so please check their website at www.highlandsartleague.org , stop by the office or call (863) 385.6682 for more information.

SATURDAY WAS THE LAST OFFICAL DAY FOR DUFFERS TO BE OPEN IN THE OLD LOCATION , WHICH HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS.

THE NEW LOCATION WHICH WAS THE FORMER BELLA VISTA RESTAURANT AND THE OLD PAULS HARBOR SIDE IS LOCATED AT 2451 US 27S, AVON PARK. THE EXACT DATE FOR THE REOPENING IS UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME.

THE DEMOLITION OF THE OLD SCOTTYS COMPLEX IS JUST ABOUT COMPLETE, ALTHOUGH SAMS CLUB IS STILL PROBABLY TWO YEARS AWAY.

The Vantage Pointe Social Club will be staging a wine & cheese party on January 21st, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the clubhouse.

Residents are asked to bring wine and cheese from your home state or province to share. Also decorations for a table such as small state or provincial flags, toothpicks with flags, napkins, tablecloth etc.

Mark it on your list of things to bring when you return in the fall.

During the summer, 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.

Pool volleyball is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 till 4:00 when we have enough people to play.

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.

AS WE PREPARE TO OBSERVE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAGIC DAY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001, LET US PAUSE TO REFLECT ON ALL OF THOSE WHO DIED THAT DAY. LETS ALL REMEMBER THAT LIFE IS SHORT AND BE BLESSED FOR WHAT WE HAVE...........

That's all for now .....................Lets all remember to be kind to each other...............