Posted 12/29
FROM THE WHISPERING PINES EDITORS: We hope you enjoyed our colorful December issue.  And, believe it or not, we are already working on the January one. Since this issue will concentrate quite a bit on the upcoming homeowner board elections, we hope some of you will submit some lighter fare: stories of the frozen north, a good/bad Christmas this year, a different New Year's resolution, or the like. IF YOU ARE A CANDIDATE FOR HOA OR PLEHOA BOARD, don't forget you owe us a short bio.  I presently only have three. DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES AND ADS: JANUARY 5, 2010

Posted 12/7
I know we are all busy, but please remember that WHISPERING PINES is working on the December issue right now.  Monday, Dec. 7 is our deadline.  Please submit your articles, pictures, and ads as soon as possible.  We will wrap up at the end of this week.  Remember to use my new e-mail address:  nancylee183@comcast.net THANKS -nancy kania

Posted 11/20
To Pine Lakes Cruisers
I have two cruises for next fall that look good to me.  They are at the same time so obviously we can't do both.  Please let me know if you are interest in either and I will go ahead with the one that gets the most interest.

October 23-30, 2010
This is on Oasis of the Seas, the new ship from Royal Caribbean which is the largest cruise ship ever built.  It is so large it uses a new neighborhood concept.  Obviously the draw here is the ship itself so there are three days of cruising with three days at ports.  We will stop at St Thomas, St Maarten and Nassau.  Prices range from $1119 for an inside cabin to $1379 for a deluxe balcony.  Prices include roundtrip motor coach from here to Ft Lauderdale, driver and porterage gratuities and $261 in taxes and fees.

October 24-November 7
This is a 14-night circle Hawaii cruise on Holland America's Zaandam.  Prices range from $2299 for an inside cabin to $2829 from an oceanview.  Prices include round trip motor coach from here to Orlando, round trip air fare from Orlando to San Diego, shipboard credit of $25, $331 in taxes and fees, transfers in San Diego, and driver gratuities.  In Hawaii, we will visit Hilo, Honolulu, Kauii, and Lahaina.  On the return trip we will stop at Ensenada, Mexico.  There are a total of 8 days at sea, four each way.
Let me know which cruise you prefer - Judyehale@comcast.net

Posted 11/16
A memorial service will be held for Ollie Audet tomorrow morning (11/17) at 10 am at The Church of the Resurrection in Fort Myers.  The service will be immediately followed by a reception.

Posted 11/10
Long time resident Harry Glasson, beloved husband of Betty and cherished friend of many has passed away.  The family will receive friends at the Club House on Friday, November 13th from 1 to 3 pm.

Posted 11/4
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING WHISPERING PINES:
Please use the following e-mail address for the sending of items to Whispering Pines:  nancylee183@comcast.net.   This is replacing the juno e-mail address previously used.  Please make a note of this for your convenience.  Thank you.     -nancy kania

Posted 11/1
Pine Lakes Book Club
November 24, 2009
7:00 PM (new time)
Book selection:
"Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemirovsky
Thank you,
Maura Alexander

Posted 10/19
Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by the P.L. Beautification Committee
Sunday November 22, 2009 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Tour 6 Homes never shown before and dessert for $5. per person
Homes are:
Ruth Zaberick - Bardmoor 01F - Theme is The Old Curiosity Shop Christmas
Roxanne Canfield - Cypress Wood 11B - Theme is A Snow-Laden Carolers' Christmas
Joanne McCann - Cypress Wood 13H - Theme is Christmas at the McCann's
Elizabeth Morris - Eagle Trace 18C - Theme is A Contemporary Christmas
LouAnne Putnam - Frenchmans 29K - Theme is Babys First Christmas
Debbie Sawall - Tarpon Woods 63H - Theme is Southern Santa Christmas
Refreshments in the Clubhouse Ballroo
TICKETS from Leane 731-7363, Carolyn 543-6647, Joan 567-1143, Sue 731-0819, Claire 543-9006, MaryAnna 543-2586 or Mabel 731-8416
Please buy a Ticket and support the Decorators & Your Beautification Committee.  All Proceeds come back into your Community.

Posted 10/9
Long time, active resident Ruth Kennedy has passed away.  A wake will be held TODAY from 4 to 7 pm at Coral Ridge Funeral Home on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.  Funeral Mass will be tomorrow, 10 am at St Therese Church.

Posted 10/5
I am now officially nancylee183@comcast.net.   My Juno account is shut down.  Please use the Comcast address for all letters and articles for WHISPERING PINES.  This is especially important as the staff is working on deadline now for the October issue. Thank you.    -nancy kania

Posted 10/1
I am letting you know that Fernando Callegari passed away about 10:30 last evening -- 37 I.  Cal knew a lot of people in Pine Lakes as well as in Lake Fairways, and they would want to know.  Please send out a message to this effect, and please add my email address to your data base.
Thank you.
Joan Joy -- 36 M

Posted 9/14
Larry Collins passed away September 12th.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Pine Lakes Club house this Thursday at 2 PM.

Posted 9/1
Octoberfest is October 17th and Halloween Dance is October 24th.  Tickets and reservations on sale September 1. Call Marie Fowler 567-3150

Posted 8/31
I would like to talk with someone who has a dog with diabetes and is on insulin.  I have a few questions about choices in dog food and treats.  If you can help, please call me at 822-2239 (local cell phone number) or e-mail me at nancylee183@juno.com.  Thanks. Nancy Kania, 15-F

Posted 8/21
This morning long time Pine Lakes resident and dear friend Jack Geagan passed away in Massachusetts following complications as a result of open heart surgery.  Condolences may be sent to Phyllis at 6 Classic Ave., Mashpee, MA  02649.

Posted 7/13
WHISPERING PINES wants and NEEDS material for its July/August issue.  Please feel free to submit articles and pictures!  Deadline is July 7.  Also, please consider an $8 classified ad if you have something you want to buy or sell.   As always, material can be left at reception desk in clubhouse (WP has a slot) or e-mailed to nancylee183@juno.com THANK YOU  NANCY

Posted 6/23
Summer Tree Court resident Don Mitchell has passed away at his summer home in New Jersey.  Sympathy notes may be sent to his family at 215 Downing Road, Summerdale, NJ  08083

Posted 06/10
You may want to put out the word. Don Brunner passed away late this evening at Gulf Coast Hospital.
Don was prearranged with National Cremation Society of Fort Myers.
Barb Patton

Posted 05/22
We are sad to report that Jim Griffin passed away on May 18th.   A Memorial Service will be held June 9th at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church (located adjacent to Lake Fairways).  Reception to follow at the Church.  In lieu of flowers family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to Holy Trinity Church.

Posted 05/03
Long time Pine Lakes resident Bob Shugert passed away on Saturday, May 2nd.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 5th at 1 pm at New Hope Presbyterian Church on McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers.  All are welcome.

Posted 04/21
Over 200 pictures from a Pine Lakes Country Hoedown taken by Lew Ackley and Bob Williams are now posted under the Pictures and Events section on www.pinelakeshome.com.

Posted 04/07
The Beautification Committee is planning a dedication for our new Earth Day tree at 10:00 am Friday, April 17th.  Ed Southard will dedicate the tree.  Following the dedication ceremony coffee and donuts will be served on the patio.

Posted 04/07
187 pictures from 2009 Candlelighters are now available under the Pictures and Events section of www.pinelakeshome.com.

Posted 03/30
200 pictures of the PL Theater's production of a Bull in a China Shop are now available under the Pictures and Events page on www.pinelakeshome.com.

Posted 03/24
Nearly 200 photos from Through the Years and Get Happy programs are now available under the Pictures and Events page at www.pinelakeshome.com.

Posted 03/20
There will be a Memorial Service for Sam McReynolds on Saturday morning, March 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the Tennis Courts, Pine Lakes Country Club.

Posted 03/19
Please pass on this information regarding Sam McReynolds of Tarpon Woods Court, a resident of Pine Lakes since 1987.  He was admitted to Lee Memorial Hospital on Friday, March 13, 2009, and passed away at 10:13 this morning.  Norma McReynolds

Posted 03/10
Country Hoedown April 18 2009
Chicken dinners
Tickets $15.00
Call Marie Fowler for tickets and reservations for tables 567-3150

Posted 03/01
Pine Lakes resident and Local Author Dennis A. Martin is inviting you to attend his upcoming book signing event: Saturday March 7th Waldenbooks 4125 Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers, Fl. 1-4 PM. “Celubrious” A collection of two-minute doses of inspiration that convey the power of living, loving and positive thinking! Dennis attended Youngstown University, the University of Maryland and the University of San Francisco where he received his undergraduate BSBA degree.  He retired from the U.S. Navy after 23 yrs of service and finished out his active working career with General Electric in Houston Texas.  He is a member of the American Legion post 472 and VFW post 706.  Being one of the original Mr. Mom’s his challenges and experiences supported by his faith based outlook are evident in his book. He resides in Canfield, Ohio during the summer months and in North Fort Myers, Florida during the winter months. If you cannot attend, find out more about the author and view sample pages of “Celubrious” by visiting his web site www.celubrious.net.

Posted 02/28
144 pictures taken by Bob Williams at the Woman's Club Fashion Show are now posted on www.pinelakeshome.com under the Events and Pictures section.

Posted 02/16
Nearly 200 pictures taken by Chuck Sawicki of the Patsy Cline Show and the Sweetheart's Cruise have been posted on www.pinelakeshome.com under the Pictures and Events section.  Ralph Stallsworth 3F

Posted 02/09
The February issue of Whispering Pines contains some errors and omissions due to a computer mix-up.  Revised copies - LIMITED - will be ready by Friday, Feb. 13 and available at the clubhouse or by calling Howard Harrison at 826-8366.  We are very sorry for this inconveniene to our readers. THE CORRECT VERSION OF WP FOR FEBRUARY IS ALREADY POSTED ONLINE.  Please check out these websites:
www.pinelakeshome.com  (Ralph Stallsworth)
http://pinelakeshomeowners.org  (Fred Prisco)

Posted 02/03
LEANE ATCHISON (51-F) is the 2009 Coordinator for the Pine Lakes Welcome Wagon.  All new residents who have closed on a home  (10/31/08 through 1/31/09) should soon be receiving a visit and a packet of passes and informational letters. If you are new and closed before 10/31, please call Leane at 731-7363.  Someone has been assigned to you.  We will get a packet to you as soon as possible.  THANKS TO ALL THE WW VOLUNTEERS IN  2008.

Posted 01/30
ATTENTION, WHISPERING PINES CONTRIBUTORS: Editor Howard Harrison has changed the deadline for February's issue from the 7th to FEB. 2.  That is the day after the Super Bowl, if that helps you to remember.  If there is a problem, please contact Howard at 826-8366. I can also let him know about a snafu, if you want to e-mail me at nancylee183@juno.com.

Posted 01/16
The Pine Lakes Travel Assoication is offering for your consideration three cruises in the 2009-2010 season.
1.  Carnival Spirit Repositioning to Hawaii - September 16-28 2009.  This cruise is from Vancouver BC to Honolulu with the following itinerary:
             Day 1  Vancouver, BC
             Day 2 - 5 at Sea
             Day 6   Hilo
             Day 7 - 8   Kahului, Maui
             Day 9  Kona
             Day 10 Nawiliwili, Kauai
             Day 11  Honolulu
             Day 12  Honolulu
             Prices:  Inside cabin  $2299
             Oceanview   $2559
             Balcaony      $2799
             Prices include roundtrip motorcoach to Tampa airport, roundtrip air to Vancouver, 12 day cruise, Taxes, fees and fuel supplement of $447 per person
2.  Carnival Freedom 6-Night Western Caribbean  February 7-13, 2010
             Day 1   Ft Lauderdale
             Day 2   Key West
             Day 3  at sea
             Day 4  Grand Cayman
             Day 5  Ocho Rios
             Day 6  at sea
             Day 6  Ft Lauderdale
             Prices:  Inside cabin  $709
             Oceanview   $809
             Balcony       $959
             Prices include roundtrip motorcoach to Ft Lauderdale and $250 taxes and fees per person
3.  MSC Magnifica 7 night Bermuda cruise  April 17-24, 2010.  This is the same cruise line that we just used on our Eastern Caribbean cruise but the ship is brand new and much larger.  It is an Italian line and very European.
             Day 1  Ft Lauderdale
             Day 2  at sea
             Day 3-5 King's Wharf, Bermuda
             Day 6  at sea
             Day 7  Nassau (Bahamas)
             Day 8  Ft Lauderdale
             Prices:  Inside cabin  $859
             Oceanview  $1009
             Balcony       $1139
             Balcony Superior  $1289
             Balcony Suite   $1789
             Prices include roundtrip motorcoach to ship, taxes and fees of $330 per person.
Please contact Judy Hale, 731-2736 for more details.