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16 The World News® September 2009SPCAMaria DevineSeptember is finally here, and theSPCA will be kicking off our new seasonin a flurry of activity. First, come on outto the Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 17 atthe Health & Recreation Building at 10a.m. The SPCA will be selling coffee anddoughnuts and accepting donations asK-9 ClubMary ChangDo you remember the hurricanes inFlorida in 2004? There were four of themthat hit the state that year. I was livingmuch closer to the water in Ellenton thenand was told to evacuate for one of thosestorms.As a volunteer for the American RedCross at that time with my significantother and two beagles in tow, I went to thefirst ever emergency shelter that acceptedpets in Manatee County. It was quitean experience – a wonderful one at that!Wonderful? Yes! We set up in the hallwayof one of the elementary schools with ourDownload a PDFof the World News at:www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comyou acquaint yourself with many of theclubs that On Top of the World has to offer.Then head over to the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suite H at 1 p.m. and jointhe SPCA for our first meeting of the year.You can come as a guest and then decideif you would like to join us. Our annualmembership is only $15 per person, or$25 per family.During the year, we have guest speakersand take occasional trips to animalrelated activities or organizations. We’relooking for new members who have a passionfor animal welfare and would like tovolunteer their time and special skills tohelp the pets of Marion County and theirpeople.We told you last month about the specialfundraising event we’ve been planning,and now we know the time andplace. We will be having a White ElephantSale on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to2 p.m., next to Winn Dixie in FriendshipCenter. We thank all of our generousneighbors who have donated new and likenew items for the sale.We’re still accepting donations if youhave something in very good conditiondogs and about a hundred other animals– dogs of all species, cats and birds in ourdesignated wing of the school.We had a great time visiting with otherpets and owners and it was a great timefor those without pets as well, for theycame to our wing to visit. It made passingthe time much more pleasant.Hopefully, you will not have to experiencethat – and yes, Marion County doeshave an emergency shelter that will acceptpets. One never knows, especially here inFlorida. You do need to know what to dowith your pets in preparing them for anatural disaster. That will be the focus ofour first meeting for this year on Sunday,Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. in Suite G of the ArborConference Center.Join us for a very informative meetingand interact with some very friendly dogowners!Please also join us for the remainder ofthe year. Dues for the K9 Social Club remainat a very nominal $5 per family forthe year. You can sign up at any meetingor at the On Top of the World Club Fair,which will be held on Sept. 17.We have an exciting year planned! InOctober, Lilliane Merida-Scannone from“Trained Dog, Happy Dog” of Willistonwill be joining us for a presentation onagility training. Set aside Nov. 8 to join usat our first annual “Doggy Day Fair.” Allare welcome – pet owners and spectators!Look for our posters. Pet owners will beable to register their dogs starting aroundOct. 19; pick up a registration form atthe Health & Recreation Building. We willhave a parade, doggy tricks, an informationtable set up by the ASPCA, holidayphotos and doggy treats!Finally, a reminder that if you havelost a dog or have found a dog without anowner, please contact the front gate (854-8935) or Ralph Mills (390-3446).that you no longer need or have neverused. (Yes, we mean that pretty sweaterhanging in your closetwith the price tagstill on it)! Just dropthem off at 9250C SW83rd Court in FriendshipColony or call352-362-0985. Thencome out and supportus on Oct. 3.You can shop untilyou drop and help aworthwhile cause atthe same time.If you’ve beenthinking about adoptinga pet, maybe thisyoung cutie will getyou moving. Whatdo you get when youcross a rabbit with aPet Adoptions AvailableThrough the SPCA ofMarion CountySnoopykangaroo? Why, a nine-month young JackRussell/Chihuahua mix named Snoopy,of course.If you like your pups energetic, thenSnoopy is the boy for you. He runs likea rabbit when he plays and bounces upand down like a kangaroo to plant kissesAnd what a luau it was; hula skirts,tropical drinks and roasted pig, cookedto perfection.One hundredCandler Hillsresidents spentthe evening ofSunday, July19, imaginingthey were on amagical Hawaiianisland. Thatwasn’t verydifficult to dowith the islandweather, Hawaiianshirts, everyonesportingleis, the musicof Don Ho andthe girls in theiron your nose. He is a constant companionwho will follow you around the houseduring the day andsleep in bed with youat night. He’s comea long way in fostercare in the housetrainingdepartment,but still needs somehelp and guidance inthis area since he’sonly a pup.This affectionateboy gets along wellwith cats and wouldmake a fun loving additionto just aboutany household. Howcan you resist thatsweet face? Okay, ifyou can’t stop sayingaah - please call theSPCA at 362-0985 to find out more aboutSnoopy.We only have limited room in the paperto showcase our pets each month. Ifyou would like to adopt a different breed,age or gender, give us a call to find outabout other pets that are available.Candler Hills ResidentsThrow a LuauBy Ray Ce c hWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rgrass skirtsserving authenticHawaiiandrinks. CandlerHills Restaurant,patio and Community Center weredecorated with colorful baubles and wasthe perfect setting for this special summerparty.The party was planned and beautifullyexecuted by Heddy Racinowski andher Candler Hills Social Committee team,with no detail left to chance. Chef Dave ofFriendship Catering turned out an exquisiteoffering of pulled pork, teriyaki chickenand mouth-watering sides. As partygoerspassed through the serving line theywere treated to an atmosphere reminiscentof islandpleasures, withorchids andtropical fruitdecorating eachtable.F o l l o w i n gthis sumptuousdinner, partygoersmovedto the CandlerHills CommunityCenter to topoff the eveningwith games ofspin the hulahoopand musicalchairs. Asthe “Hawaiian”sun set over therevelry, happyneighbors saidgoodnight andmarked calendars for the next CandlerHills event, Oktoberfest.The Candler Hills “social season” waskicked off this past April with a funfilledBBQ. The Luau will be followed byan Oktoberfest celebration and then theCandler Hills social season gets wrappedup in December with the annual holidayparty.Photo by Ray CechA group of residents pose at the CandlerHills Luau.
September 2009 The World News® 17ActivitiesSeptemberTo make changes, call Theresa at the Activities Office at 854-8707, Ext. 11Monday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Mixed Tennis D CTS8:30 Men’s Softball SBF9:00 R.C. Flyers Club FieldWoodworkingWWBocce LeagueBCTSCeramics 9-2p.m.ArtPractice BridgeCRLadies BilliardsPLRDancing ToppersH&R9:30 Shuffleboard CTS10:00 Tennis Doubles CTSLadies BilliardsPLR10:30 Tai Chi AC11:00 Bocce League BCTS11:30 Lap Swimming AC12:00 Ladies Poker MR3Line Dance (Level Two) H&RMah JonggCC:AMen’s Golf GroupCR12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Bridge CRNorthern LightsMah JonggCC:GAqua BellesACPan ClubCC:MR31:00 Bocce League BCTS1:15 Line Dance (Intermediate) HR1:30 Shuffleboard CTS2:00 Happy Hookers ArtRummicubeCC:E,F2:45 Line Dance (Level Two) HR4:00 Line Dance (Level One) HR5:30 Mah Jongg CC:ATable TennisCC:D6:00 Poker MR36:30 Bridge CR6:30 Euchre II CC:H6:45 Ballet Club ACF7:00 Wood Shop WWDominoesCC:G1st Week7:30 Marion Blood Bank PL(All Even # Months Only)9:00 Life South Blood PL(All Odd # Months Only)RC Flyers ClubCC:B,C1:30 D’Clowns CC:B,C2:00 Bocce CC:AC2:30 Readers/Theatre CC:D3:00 Ocala Clown Express TR3:30 Comp. Handicap CC:H5:30 Avalon Social Club AC6:30 Karaoke Friends CC:E,F7:00 Sunshine Singers BR2nd Week10:00 Genealogical Society MR32:30 Theatre Group CC:D3rd Week10:00 Genealogical Workshop CC:B,C2:30 Readers’ Theatre CC:D1:30 D’Clowns CC:B,C3:00 Ocala Clown Express TR4:00 Billiards Club Art6:30 Karaoke Friends CC:E,F7:00 Sunshine Singers BR4th Week3:00 Community Patrol CC:B,CTuesday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Men’s Tennis CTS8:30 Women’s 18-Hole GCRaquetballHR CTSFun Time CloggersBR9:00 R.C. Flyers Club FieldComputer Club CC:B,CHand & Foot Canasta CRWoodworkingWWArts & CraftsBRBus Ocala RunWomen’s 9-HoleGCHorseshoe League CTSMiniature GolfMGC9:30 Pinochle MR3Sunshine QuiltersArt10:30 Horseshoe League CTS11:00 Walleyball CTS11:30 Lap Swimming AC12:00 Lap Swimming ACMen’s PokerMR3Cybex Orientation GYM12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Bridge CRStitch Witch Quilters Art1:00 Mah Jongg CC:ABadmintonH&R(Racquetball Cts)Ballet ClubACFShuffleboardCTS1:30 The New Pretenders HR2:30 Chess Club MR23:00 Shutterbugs CC:B,C4:30 Table Tennis CC:D5:15 Square Dance Class AC5:30 Mah Jongg CC:AMiniature GolfMGC5:45 Mah Jongg MR26:00 Pinochle MR3/ArtMah JonggACC:C6:30 Duplicate Bridge CRMah JonggCC: GPattern DancingBR7:00 Mixed Poker CC:HPattern DancingBRCircle Squares Dance AC1st Week8:00 Men’s 9 Hole Golf P.R.1:00 Sunshine Quilters Art2:00 Italian American CC: E&F6:30 Candler Excursion CCC2nd Week9:00 Citizens Emer. CC:E,F,GResponse Team1:30 Visually Impaired CC: H3:30 Alpha Investment Art6:30 German Club CC:G7:00 Lions Club CCC3rd Week1:30 Unique Birders CC:H2:30 New York/New Jersey HR3:00 NY/NJ Club BR4:30 OTOW Community HRBus Dinner Run09-15-09 (Chili’s)6:00 Caribbean Club ICC7:00 Democratic Club CC:E,F4th Week8:30 Lions Club CCC1:00 Scan/American CC:E,F3:30 Alpha Investment Art7:00 Karaoke CCCWednesday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Ladies Tennis CTS8:30 Men’s 18 Hole GolfMen’s SoftballSBF9:00 R.C. Flyers Club FieldWoodworkingWWBus Ocala RunCeramicsArt9:30 Pinochle MR3Crafty LadiesCRBilliards 101PL RM10:30 Tai Chi Practice AC11:30 Lap Swimming AC12:00 Ladies Poker MR312:15 Oxycise H&RMah JonggCC:A12:30 Bridge CRJapanese EmbCC:CAqua BellesACMah JonggCC:APan ClubCC: MR31:00 Bocce League BCTS1:30 Shuffleboard CTS3:00 Scrabble Club CC:H4:00 Softball Practice SBFNewcomers Linedance H&R(starts Sept. 16)5:30 Bingo BR6:00 Poker MR3PickleballWater HeatersSales & ServiceCTS6:30 Duplicate Bridge CR7:00 Poker MR31st Week8:00 Rags to Riches HR(Sign-up starts 09-02-09)9:00 Model Railroaders MR110:30 Travel Toppers CC:A1:00 Stamp Club Bank PAB2nd Week9:00 Citizens Emer. CC:E,F,GResponse Team1:45 Native Plant CC:H3:00 Pennsylvania Club CC:E,F3rd Week1:00 Stamp Club PABThursday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Men’s Tennis CTS8:30 Racquetball HR CTSFun Time CloggersBR9:00 Woodcarvers Art:BArt GroupArt:AWood WorkingWWComputer Club CC:B,CR.C. Flyers ClubFieldRound Dance Classes CC:E,FHand & Foot Canasta CRBus Ocala RunMiniature GolfMGC9:30 Shuffleboard CTS10:00 Round Dance Class CC:E,FBallroom DanceAC10:30 Advanced Tap HROTOW Concert Chorus HRFriendship Bible Study MR311:00 Walleyball CTS11:30 Lap Swimming AC12:00 Lap Swimming ACAdvanced Square CC:E,FDancersMah JonggCC:A12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Sewing Bees ArtTheatre GroupBRMah JonggCC:ABridgeCR1:00 Bocce League BCTSBadmintonH&R(Racquetball Cts)Ballet ClubACFTen PenCTSSquare Dancing DBD CC:E,FTable TennisCC:DSwingin’ SistersH&R1:30 Shuffleboard CTS4:00 Bus Grocery Run5:30 Mah Jongg CC:ACard GameCC:BMiniature GolfMGC6:00 Poker MR3PickleballCTS6:30 Bridge CRChess Clubwww.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comPatrick’sMens Golf GroupCR12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Aqua Belles ACMah JonggCC: A1:00 Table Tennis CC:DCanasta the OldFashioned WayCRSquare Dancing H&R BR2:00 Fun In The Water AC5:00 Happy Hour AC6:00 Cribbage Art6:15 Nickel Nickel MR3Euchre 4 FunCC:A6:30 Advanced Bridge CR6:45 Euchre H&R1st Week10:00 Emb. Chicks CC:B,C1:00 Women of the World CC:E,F,G,H2nd Week9:00 RC Ladybirds CC:A2:00 New England Club CC:E,F,G7:00 Republican Club CC:E,F,G3rd Week2:00 Blackjack Poker CC:E4th Week10:00 Emb. Chicks CC:B,CChili Cook-Off CC:E,F,G & H(09-25-09)12:00 High 12 Club TBASaturday8:00 Mixed Tennis CTS8:30 Men’s Softball SBF9:00 Computer Club CC:B,CArt GroupArtWood WorkingWW10:00 Mixed Tennis CTS10:30 Tai Chi Practice AC12:15 Oxycise H&R1:00 Table Tennis CC:D5:30 Open Mah Jongg CC: A5:30 Saturday Pinochle CR6:30 Bridge CRSunday9:00 Racquetball HR CTSMiniature GolfMGCWood WorkingWW12:00 Mah Jongg CC:AScrapbookingCC:B,C12:15 Oxycise H&R1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta CR5:30 Mah Jongg CC:AMiniature GolfMGC6:00 Pickleball CTS7:00 Mixed Poker CC: H2nd Week6:00 Movie of the Month BR7:00 K-9 Club CC:G3rd Week2:00 American/Jewish CC:E,F,GAdvance registration and feemay be required. Please check inadvance.A full list of classes can befound in the Master the Possibilitiescatalog, available at the EducationBuilding at Circle SquareCommons.Location CodesAC Arbor ClubAC CTS Arbor Tennis CourtsACIP Arbor Indoor PoolACOP Arbor Outdoor PoolArt Art StudioBR BallroomBCTS Bocce CourtsCC Arbor Conference CenterCCC Candler Community CenterCLC Computer Learning CenterCSCC Circle Square Cultural CenterCR Card RoomFFFlying FieldGC Golf CourseHR H&R Exercise RoomH&R CTS Tennis CourtsH&R Health & Rec BldgHRP H&R PoolICC Indigo Community CenterMGC Miniature Golf CourseMR1 Meeting Room 1MR3 Meeting Room 3PLH&R Parking LotPL RM PoolroomSBF Softball FieldWW Wood ShopFreeEstimatesHeating & Air Conditioning, Inc.• Instant Hot Water (Save up to 16,000 gallons of water yearly)• Limited Time $1,500 Federal Tax Rebate on Qualifying A/Cand Heating Units• Lifetime Compressor Warranty PLUS $550 TECO Rebate• Tankless Water Heaters with $550 TECO Rebate and alsoQualifies for $1,500 Federal Tax RebateART7:00 Poker MR3Mixed PokerCC:H1st Week10:00 NY/NJ Board Meeting CC:H1:00 Rubber Stamping Cards CC:GOpera Appreciation CC:C5:30 Southern Club BR2nd Week8:00 *Seminole Casino HRTrip 09-10-092:00 Singles Club CC:G,HNARFE Chapter 2279 CH7:00 Karaoke Night CC:E,F,G3rd Week9:00 Hand & Foot Canasta CR10:00 Club Fair (09-17-09) HR1:00 Rubber Stamping Card CC:GS.P.C.A.CC:H1:30 Orchid Club CC:B,CFriday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Ladies Tennis CTS8:30 Dancing Toppers H&R9:00 Woodworking WWR.C. Flyers ClubFieldDominoesMR3Bocce LeagueBCTS9:30 Shuffleboard CTS10:00 Racquetball H&R CTS11:00 Bocce League BCTS11:30 Lap Swimming ACTai Chi PracticeAC12:00 Ladies Poker MR3Mah JonggCC:AHo u s e & Pe t Si t t e rNeed Someone Reliable to Watch Your HomeOr Care For Your Pets While You’re Away?Call Sue Of:Pe t Lo v e & Ca r e II352-598-0245Li c e n s e d — Bo n d e d — In s u r e dGuaranteed Personal & Professional ServiceLifetime Condensor ReplacementState CertifiedLicense # CAC1813636TECO GasAdvantage PartnerFamily Owned & Operated • 37 Years Experience(352) 236-0400Bonded & InsuredCredit Cards Accepted
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