Fifty-three Sputters and their guests filled the Vista Dining Room to have fun playing games on Sunday, August 11. Nine games of skill were set up. Games and Fun for ALL! Horse racing, darts, hit the barnyard animals, axe throw, horse lasso, ring toss and more all INSIDE the air-conditioned HOA-1 Clubhouse. Donna Gruninger was the brains behind this event with her trusty helpers running the games. If we had cotton candy and popcorn, I would think I was at a real county fair. After one completes the games and adds up the team’s score, then it was time to play spin the wheel with Donna G. being the Emcee, just like we were on Wheel of Fortune. Dinner consisted of hotdogs and sloppy joes, coleslaw and potato salad. For dessert, we feasted upon an apple crisp and vanilla ice cream.
Thirty-one Sputters and one guest (Kitty Szpyrka) played in the August heat on Monday, August 12. The team consisting of Pam Elvy, Ann Grover, Carolyn McLean and Hazel Roper were in their groove, all four of them scored in the 30’s. Pam Elvy, a 38, Ann Grover, a 39, along with Linda Watkins, a 39, will be getting their star for getting a score lower than 40. So, ladies strive for a 39 or lower so you may receive a star. The following sputters got a low score of 39: Laura Berkley, Ann Grover, Carol Jones, Linda Lewis, Marilyn Palatas, Linda Watkins and Pam Elvy, a 38. Not to be outdone with a 37 were Hazel Roper and Carolyn McLean. Now, for those who got holes-in-ones: Carolyn McLean, Linda Lewis, Hazel Roper, Linda Watkins, each got two. Laura Berkley, Mary Ellen Clark, Jay Dunn, Debbie Flato, Kathie Garman, Lydia O’Connor, Shauna Rand, Karen Simmons and Sheelagh Simpson were happy to dance around for their hole-in-one.
On Monday, August 19, twenty-seven ladies took to the putting green to practice their putting skills for future events that are being planned with more information to follow. Leading with the lowest score was Hazel Roper with a 36. Laurie Miller and Marilyn Palatas each got a 38; and, Laura Berkley and Connie Kotke each got a 39. With the most hole-in-ones, Julie Long holds that position with 3. Working hard for their hole-in-ones were Laura Berkley, Karen Taylor and Vicki Wermager who each got a 2.
Working just as hard and getting one hole-in-one are: Helen Bellacqua, Wendy Bellamy, Jay Dunn, Pam Elvy (our most recent new star recipient), Cathy Johnson who is our newest member (great way to start), Connie Kotke, Vicki MacDonald, Laurie Miller. Marilyn Palatas, Shaun Rand, Hazel Roper, Marsha Roubidoux, Carol Ryan, Lana Steinert, Lisa Woolmington and Georgianne Zigarowicz. If you need a loan, see Lisa Woolmington as she was able to put her hand in the money hole bag and get her winnings.
Forty-six people attended the Breakfast Buffet meeting on Monday, September 2. There will not be a luncheon on Monday, October 7 and there will not be any putting on Monday, September 30, Monday, October 7 and Monday, October 14. Putting will resume on Monday, October 21.
Until next time!
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