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October 2009 The World News® 29CandlerExcursion ClubSylvia JoramMost of us are returning from vacationsand others are returning from thenorth to their homes in beautiful Ocala.It is time to plan for our fall outings andfun activities.The excursion for Oct. 21 has beenplanned by Carol and Fred Hobbins for anOn theRoad AgainBob WoodsBefore I get into any upcoming trips, Iwish to thank board member Dick Wolfefor standing in for me at the Club Fair.If anyone has questions concerning theTravel ToppersJo Swing“Proudly Serving Ocala Since 1991”Bob & Janice FergusonCarpet • Wood • LaminateCeramic TileBlinds & Shutters12 Months No Interest854-39396715 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34476www.castlecarpetsandinteriors.comtrips offered at the Club Fair, please giveme a call.As I am writing this column, I have aflyer containing the itinerary, prices anddates for the Smoky Mountains Show tripfrom Nov. 14 - 20, 2010. This is a sevenday/six-nighttrip. In addition to having aguided tour of the Smoky Mountains, wewill have free time in historic Gatlinburg.Four evening shows and one morningshow are planned, plus a great time. Callme for the flyer and prices.Information and flyer for the Memphistrip scheduled for the first part of September2010 should be available by thetime you read this.I have the schedule and prices for thecruise of a lifetime. This cruise starts witha flight to San Diego for a two-night precruisestay right on the harbor in a HolidayInn. There is a lot to see in San Diego,such as Old San Diego, the world famousSan Diego Zoo, candlelight district andmuch more... Walking out the front doorof the hotel, your ship, the Radiance ofthe Seas, is waiting just across the streetwhere the group will start a 15-day cruisewinding up in Tampa, Fla. where our moexcitingOcala Ghost Walk and HistoricalTour, beginning with dinner and drinksat Harry’s Restaurant, on the downtownsquare. After dinner, our guide, Catherine,who has seen spirits her whole lifeand says how much spirit activity existsin and around the Fort King and Ocalaarea, will lead us. How appropriate forthis time of the year! Cost of the excursionis $10, dinner and drinks are on yourown. Please contact Carol at 854-6187.The Paso Fino Ranch Tour on Nov. 11is completely filled. Any questions concerningthis trip, please call Sylvia Joramat 291-1770; more details on this tripnext month.The Nov. 18 Dudley Farm HistoricState Park still has openings. Dudley Farmpreserves Florida history within its ruralcontext and provides diverse educationalopportunities for all ages. There will besugar cane grinding and possible pumpkinpicking. This is a carpool trip costing$4 per vehicle and has been planned byBetty Russell. The park is wheelchair accessiblewith handicap transportation.Contact Betty at 861-1257 to register.Dec. 15 is the date that Marilyn Lubehas set for the Festival of Lights at SilverSprings. We will stroll through SilverOctober is a busy month for all of usas we put the lazy, warm days of July,August and September behind us. Thismonth is also busy for Travel Toppers.On Thursday, Oct. 15, there is a tripto the Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg.The cost of $35 per person includes admissionto the gardens, box lunch fromPanera, bus, and tip for driver. To checkfor availability, call the coordinator, LindaHein.“Fiddler on the Roof” at the Show Palaceon Thursday, Oct. 22, has room forone more person. This is for a single seat.Please call Glo Hutchings for information.Reservations will start Oct. 6 for theArabian Nights Holiday Show on ThanksgivingDay, Nov. 26. The cost is $50 perperson, which will include show, meal,bus and tips for driver and meal. The coordinatoris Audrey Mangan.Also, on Oct. 6, reservations will startfor the Holiday Show at the Show PalaceDinner Theater in Hudson on Friday, Dec.25. The price for this will be $64 each andwill include the delicious buffet, show,bus and tips for driver and meal. PatHood will be the coordinator.On Oct. 12, reservations will start forthe show, “Anyone for Murder” at theEarly Bird Dinner Theater in Clearwater.The cost is $56, which will include show,buffet, bus and tips for driver and meal.Allan Rickards is the coordinator.Lastly, Oct. 26 is the date that reservationswill start for The Singing ChristmasTrees at the First Baptist Church inOrlando. The performance to be seen ison Friday, Dec. 11 and will cost $36. Thisprice includes show, bus and driver’s tip.Food will be on your own. Rose Bambinois the coordinator.On Nov. 9, there is a trip to the EllentonMall. This shopping trip is always popular.The cost is $23, which covers transportationand tip for driver. Food will beon your own. Check with Kathy Brouillardas to availability.There is space available for the Sunday,Jan. 10, 2010 show, ”Forbidden Broadway”at the CFCC Performing Arts Centerin Lecanto. The cost is $39 per person.Travel Toppers has included this in responseto the many requests for outingson Sundays. The coordinator is Jo Swing.Travel Toppers has two very interestingand different cruises next year. Thefirst on Saturday, Oct. 2 through Saturday,Oct. 9, 2010 is a seven night New Englandcruise on the Carnival Glory out of NewYork. Ports to be visited are Boston, Portland,Halifax, Nova Scotia, St. John, NewBrunswick, and back to New York. Theprices range from $1,289 to $1,689 perperson.The other cruise is an Eastern Caribbeancruise on the Norwegian Sun fromSaturday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec.11, 2010. The ship goes out of Port Canaveraland will visit Nassau, St. Thomas,Phillipsburg, St. Martin and back to PortCanaveral. Prices for this cruise rangefrom $649 per person for an inside cabinto $979 per person for a balcony. Formore information, call Allan Rickards.Travel Toppers next meeting will beWednesday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. in SuiteA at the Arbor Conference Center. All OnTop of the World residents are welcometo attend. Until then, happy travels to all.Submit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.comWater HeatersSales & ServicePatrick’sWilliamsburgCruise ClubFred O’blenisPhoto IDsCustomer ServiceFriendship Commons, Suite 2008 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-FridayFreeEstimatesHeating & 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 RebateLifetime Condensor ReplacementState CertifiedLicense # CAC1813636Springs to view their light display with alighted boat parade as well as strollingcarolers. The cost is $12.99 per personfor a group of 15 or more after 4 p.m. Wewill carpool and meet at Silver Springs ormeet to have dinner at a restaurant enroute (to be announced). Please contactMarilyn at 895-3954 to register.Sylvia Joram has made arrangementsfor the Jan. 7, 2010 excursion to the FloridaCarriage Museum and Resort near TheVillages. This will be a two-hour guidedtour of the museum and resort with adocent. Cost is $35 per person and includesbus transportation, lunch, tourand docent. The bus seats 31 people, isnot wheel chair accessible and does nothave a restroom.There will be a guest speaker from theCrime Prevention Group of Florida at ourOct. 6 meeting in the Candler Hills CommunityCenter at 6:30 p.m. They will provideyou with a lot of very useful and interestinginformation.As always, I welcome all of your concernsand suggestions. I can be reachedat 291-1770 or shantijoram@hotmail.com. Please check our calendar of eventsat www.candlerconnection.org.tor coach will be waiting.Departing San Diego, the ship will visitCabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Huatuclo, consideredthe Mexican Riviera. The Radiancewill also stop at Puntarenas, Costa Ricobefore a full transit of the Panama Canalwhere the ship will make a brief stop atCristobal, Panama. The cruise continueswith stops at Cartegena, Columbia andthe Grand Cayman Islands before endingthe cruise in Tampa.If you didn’t pick up a flyer for thecruise at the Club Fair, give me a call.I still have some seats available for aseven-day coach trip to New Orleans; agreat bus trip that should not be missedif you never visited that Louisiana portcity and the famous French Quarter.Also, a few cabins are still available fora seven-night cruise on the Freedom ofthe Seas from Port Canaveral beginningJan. 24, 2010.Don’t hesitate and miss out on any ofthese trips.Any questions and/or flyers for any ofthe trips, please give me a phone call at854-0702.TECO GasAdvantage PartnerFamily Owned & Operated • 37 Years Experience(352) 236-0400Welcome aboard! We are in the monthof October and ready for our cruise on theFreedom of the Seas, Dec. 6. We still canfind you a cabin if you would like to go,and the same with the Oasis of the Seas.I will report on our trip in the January issueof the World News.For the cruise on the Carnival Dreamset for Nov. 27, 2010, you must have apassport. I have the lead in prices thatinclude port charges, taxes and fees. Adeposit of $250 per person will be due atsign-up and will hold your cabin. The depositis totally refundable up to final payment.Balcony staterooms are $916.68;oceanview $816.68; and interior stateroom$616.68. All rooms are very niceand large. We will also have a bus at about$50 per person round trip (includes driverand arrival porter tips).If you’ve been dreaming of fun, considerPort Canaveral becoming your gatewayto paradise. Here are our stops alongthe way: Cozumel, Isla Roatan, Belize andCosta Maya. All this for the price of a cabinon the Carnival Dream.Don’t be alarmed if your vocabularyis reduced to oohs and ahhs, when yousee this new ship. It’s more than a newclass of ship, this is an entirely new classof fun. After you read this, pick up thephone and give us a call to get on the listfor your dream cruise. Call Fred at 237-6367.Until next time, fair winds and followingseas.Bonded & InsuredCredit Cards Accepted