February 2007 Newsletter
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THE SPOTLIGHT
IS ON...by Ron Huber
Melvin and Donna Lee,
Volunteers.
Donna Denison and Melvin Lee were introduced by a mutual friend when Donna was working as a waitress in a little cafe near Hillsboro, Oregon. After a brief courtship they were married 44 years ago. They have three children and five grandchildren.
Melvin grew up in Forest Grove, Oregon. After a term in the Air Force he was working in banking, then as a logger, as a garbage collector and finally at Oregon Steel Mills. After a number of years with management problems the members opted to buy the company in 1985. Under new management they paid off all loans in a year and a half. When Melvin retired from the company as a Mill Foreman in 1988 the company had increased to four mills.
Retirement meant working on their nut farm in Dundee, Oregon and having time to follow his hobbies which include gardening, stamp collecting, reading and helping friends and neighbors.
Donna was raised in Leavenworth, Washington with one brother and four sisters. The families frequent moves took her to thirteen grade schools and two high schools while growing up. During World War I Donna's father played trumpet with Sousa’s band while serving in the Marines. Her hobbies include writing, drawing and crafts. Both Donna and Melvin were active in Scouting and received District Merit awards. For six years their vacations were spent at scout camps.
The Lees have been RVers for many years, traveling throughout the U.S. They joined Catalina Spa in 1991 and have been helpers in the Recreation Department for the last four years. This year they are volunteers and keep busy with the many activities. At the Sunday Barbecues you’ll see Melvin flipping hundreds of hamburgers and Donna serving potato salad and supervising clean-up.
They are two multi-talented and very busy folks who are always ready to help wherever they are needed.
PARK MAINTENANCE...John Freedson
The Maintenance Crew has been busy the last few months...Finishing the upgrading of the rental units and installing tile flooring in the lower laundry. Stage lighting has been installed in the Upper Clubhouse and electrical work is now completed in the BBQ area. The new park models will soon be complete and ready for sales. The hot water line from the well to the hot tubs has been repaired. Good job, guys and gals!
ACTIVITIES...Madeline Kingston
Some great entertainment is in store for you in the upcoming weeks. Fred and Sheila will have their son and his girl friend bringing terrific guitar and fiddle music. Don’t miss this one! Call of the West with Tex and Mary, Ron and Opal. More great toe-tapping music. Also great dance music is scheduled for Saturday evenings. Come join us! You’re invited to the MASA free lunch every month. Watch the calendar for the date. Line Dancing each morning is great fun. The Line Dance Fun Night will be February 16th. Put some dollars in your pocket as we’ll have the 50/50 drawing once again. We’d like to thank all those who helped for the 20 Year Reunion, including Roy and Rose who provided entertainment. The crowd was small but a good time was had by all. If you’ve been a Catalina member for 20 years or more, mark your calendar for the 3rd Thursday of January 2008 and join us. Let me know if you’re able to attend.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT...Ron Huber
Here comes February...the busiest month of the season, starting with Super Bowl on the 4th, Travel Club Meeting on the 5th, Hymn Sing on the 9th and the Pickle Ball Tournament on the 9th. Get your tickets in the store for the Valentine’s Day Steak BBQ on the 14th. The President’s Day Picnic and Games is on the 19th and a hike on the 26th. Something for everybody! Our annual Chinese Auction is scheduled for Thursday, March 1st. Donations for all types of things are needed (no clothes). Please bring them to Ron at site #23.
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WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP...Angie Fairbanks
We would like to invite you ladies to come and join us as we study God’s word using “Purpose Driven Life” as our basis for discussion. We meet on Tuesdays at 1:00 in the Gallery.
CATALINA CHURCH NEWS...Pastor Archie
Pastor Archie invites everyone to attend interdenominational church services, held each Sunday at 10:30 in the Upper Clubhouse. A very special service is planned on February 18. We are having, as our special guest, Miss Lillie Knauls, internationally known gospel singer with the Bill Gaither video series. Come enjoy a morning of great gospel music. Also, our monthly church social will be Thursday, February 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Hometown Buffet in Palm Desert. All in the park are invited to attend.
TRAVEL CLUB...Ron Huber
We are accepting reservations for the two night “Ensenada Bus Trip,” February 26-28 and the two night Laughlin “Edgewater Inn Adventure,” March 12-14. Next season’s Mexican Riviera Cruise, leaving January 27, 2008 and a trip to beautiful Santa Catalina Island, February 25-27, 2008 will be presented at the Travel Club meeting on February 5. Come hear what is planned and make your reservations now to save money. See Ron Huber, site #23 for more information.
Donna Denison and Melvin Lee were introduced by a mutual friend when Donna was working as a waitress in a little cafe near Hillsboro, Oregon. After a brief courtship they were married 44 years ago. They have three children and five grandchildren.
Melvin grew up in Forest Grove, Oregon. After a term in the Air Force he was working in banking, then as a logger, as a garbage collector and finally at Oregon Steel Mills. After a number of years with management problems the members opted to buy the company in 1985. Under new management they paid off all loans in a year and a half. When Melvin retired from the company as a Mill Foreman in 1988 the company had increased to four mills.
Retirement meant working on their nut farm in Dundee, Oregon and having time to follow his hobbies which include gardening, stamp collecting, reading and helping friends and neighbors.
Donna was raised in Leavenworth, Washington with one brother and four sisters. The families frequent moves took her to thirteen grade schools and two high schools while growing up. During World War I Donna's father played trumpet with Sousa’s band while serving in the Marines. Her hobbies include writing, drawing and crafts. Both Donna and Melvin were active in Scouting and received District Merit awards. For six years their vacations were spent at scout camps.
The Lees have been RVers for many years, traveling throughout the U.S. They joined Catalina Spa in 1991 and have been helpers in the Recreation Department for the last four years. This year they are volunteers and keep busy with the many activities. At the Sunday Barbecues you’ll see Melvin flipping hundreds of hamburgers and Donna serving potato salad and supervising clean-up.
They are two multi-talented and very busy folks who are always ready to help wherever they are needed.
PARK MAINTENANCE...John Freedson
The Maintenance Crew has been busy the last few months...Finishing the upgrading of the rental units and installing tile flooring in the lower laundry. Stage lighting has been installed in the Upper Clubhouse and electrical work is now completed in the BBQ area. The new park models will soon be complete and ready for sales. The hot water line from the well to the hot tubs has been repaired. Good job, guys and gals!
ACTIVITIES...Madeline Kingston
Some great entertainment is in store for you in the upcoming weeks. Fred and Sheila will have their son and his girl friend bringing terrific guitar and fiddle music. Don’t miss this one! Call of the West with Tex and Mary, Ron and Opal. More great toe-tapping music. Also great dance music is scheduled for Saturday evenings. Come join us! You’re invited to the MASA free lunch every month. Watch the calendar for the date. Line Dancing each morning is great fun. The Line Dance Fun Night will be February 16th. Put some dollars in your pocket as we’ll have the 50/50 drawing once again. We’d like to thank all those who helped for the 20 Year Reunion, including Roy and Rose who provided entertainment. The crowd was small but a good time was had by all. If you’ve been a Catalina member for 20 years or more, mark your calendar for the 3rd Thursday of January 2008 and join us. Let me know if you’re able to attend.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT...Ron Huber
Here comes February...the busiest month of the season, starting with Super Bowl on the 4th, Travel Club Meeting on the 5th, Hymn Sing on the 9th and the Pickle Ball Tournament on the 9th. Get your tickets in the store for the Valentine’s Day Steak BBQ on the 14th. The President’s Day Picnic and Games is on the 19th and a hike on the 26th. Something for everybody! Our annual Chinese Auction is scheduled for Thursday, March 1st. Donations for all types of things are needed (no clothes). Please bring them to Ron at site #23.
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WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP...Angie Fairbanks
We would like to invite you ladies to come and join us as we study God’s word using “Purpose Driven Life” as our basis for discussion. We meet on Tuesdays at 1:00 in the Gallery.
CATALINA CHURCH NEWS...Pastor Archie
Pastor Archie invites everyone to attend interdenominational church services, held each Sunday at 10:30 in the Upper Clubhouse. A very special service is planned on February 18. We are having, as our special guest, Miss Lillie Knauls, internationally known gospel singer with the Bill Gaither video series. Come enjoy a morning of great gospel music. Also, our monthly church social will be Thursday, February 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Hometown Buffet in Palm Desert. All in the park are invited to attend.
TRAVEL CLUB...Ron Huber
We are accepting reservations for the two night “Ensenada Bus Trip,” February 26-28 and the two night Laughlin “Edgewater Inn Adventure,” March 12-14. Next season’s Mexican Riviera Cruise, leaving January 27, 2008 and a trip to beautiful Santa Catalina Island, February 25-27, 2008 will be presented at the Travel Club meeting on February 5. Come hear what is planned and make your reservations now to save money. See Ron Huber, site #23 for more information.
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SALES AND GUEST SERVICES...Sue Martin
Memberships are selling briskly
as the prime season is upon us.
We want to thank all of you who
are referring potential members.
If they purchase a membership
your dues are paid for half the
year. Have a great time while
you are here. Stop in and say
“Hi” and pick up some referral
cards before your head home.
CRAFTS AT CATALINA...Joan Huber
Check the display cabinet at the Gallery for information and samples of upcoming craft classes.
- Caricature Carving - Mondays at 1:00. Wood carving for the novice as well as experienced carvers. Instructor, Clair Jordan. $15.00 per project includes use of knives, wood and instruction.
- Painting, Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Donnalda Smolens offers instruction in all media, $7.00. Bring your materials, some available for beginners.
- Wood Carving with Vern Hesketh, Wednesdays at 1:00. A Saw-whet Owl is the current project. Completion takes about six weeks...$50.00 for supplies. - See Vern’s work at http://www.myrtlewoodgallery.com/vern's_birds.htm
-Bead Weaving - Thursdays at 1:00. Make a beautiful beaded bracelet or earrings. Instructor Claudette Hall provides quality supplies for $10.00
SECURITY...Jim Taylor
Please do not park in vacant sites. The park is experiencing more use and each site must be available for use. Stray dogs have been seen in the park. Do not leave any food out which might attract them. Children under 14 years of age may not drive motorized vehicles of any kind in the park unless accompanied by an adult. And, of course...watch your speed...5 mph. and this includes golf carts.
CATALINA SPA IS BLOGGING...Susan Hollingshead
Catalina Spa has a Blog. If you don’t know what a Blog is, according to a recent survey only 38% of all internet users do, so you’re not alone. A Blog is defined as a Web Log or an online journal. For the traveling public it is an ideal way to record your journeys with pictures and/or text to share with friends and family without having to write or send e-mails to each one. It is still in the developing stages so check back often. If you are interested in sharing a story or picture we would like to hear from you. Submit to susan.hollingshead at gmail.com (replace the word at with the symbol@).While you’re in the park join us in the Blogging class so you can learn to create your own Blog.
GOLF AT THE SANDS...Jack Childers
Thursday begins our fourth month this season of Golf at the Sands. We play nine holes starting at 9:00 a.m. at a cost of $13.00 and pull and power carts are available. The Sands is a Par 32 course with four par 3’s and five par 4’s. Our “Skins” game is getting great participation. The cost is $1.00. The person with the best score on the hole wins a skin unless there is a tie. This last month we had eleven winners...John Wise, Roger Veil, Heinz Beer, Phil Andrews, Jeff Makus, Gene Gaston, Gary Ryan, Fred Zampedri and Jim Childers with one skin each. Al Graham, Terry Brown, and Jack Childers, two skins each. Come on out and join the fun. In March we will hold a tournament for those who have at least three recorded scores this season. Sign up at Site #275. You may pick with whom you would like to play.
FASHION SHOW...Joan Huber
R.V. Casuals will be our host for lunch and shopping at their showroom in Banning on Thursday, February 8th. We will be car-pooling, meeting at 9:30 outside the park gate. On the way home some may stop at Morongo Casino for an hour or two of play. Attendance is limited so sign up with Joan Huber, site #23, Flo Briggs, site #231 or Diane Reese, site #233 to attend, or to take your name off the list if you find you can’t attend. Also, let us know if you are able to provide transportation.
CATALINA KITCHEN…Randa Helps
We have added a Pizza Party each Tuesday evening...Pizza by the slice with your choice of pop. Look for Baby Back Ribs in March. Come join the Party! As always, Bravo to the kitchen volunteers! They are awesome!
COUNTRY STORE...Karon & Sonny Neumeister
Note our new store hours:
Monday - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 12:00 to 5:00
Stop by for ice cream, a hot dog or a cup of coffee and check out our supply of grocery and dairy items, gifts, cards, movies and RV supplies.
ROAMING RED HATTERS...Barbara Anne Veil
The “Fans and Feathers” picnic will be held on Saturday, February 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. All Red and Pink Hat sisters are invited to join the fun. Bring a dish to share, cake and punch and table service will be provided Seating is limited so make your reservation early. To make your reservation or for information see Barbara Anne at site #260, phone #360-701-9031.
CATALINA OFFICE...Pat Hamlin
CRAFTS AT CATALINA...Joan Huber
Check the display cabinet at the Gallery for information and samples of upcoming craft classes.
- Caricature Carving - Mondays at 1:00. Wood carving for the novice as well as experienced carvers. Instructor, Clair Jordan. $15.00 per project includes use of knives, wood and instruction.
- Painting, Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Donnalda Smolens offers instruction in all media, $7.00. Bring your materials, some available for beginners.
- Wood Carving with Vern Hesketh, Wednesdays at 1:00. A Saw-whet Owl is the current project. Completion takes about six weeks...$50.00 for supplies. - See Vern’s work at http://www.myrtlewoodgallery.com/vern's_birds.htm
-Bead Weaving - Thursdays at 1:00. Make a beautiful beaded bracelet or earrings. Instructor Claudette Hall provides quality supplies for $10.00
SECURITY...Jim Taylor
Please do not park in vacant sites. The park is experiencing more use and each site must be available for use. Stray dogs have been seen in the park. Do not leave any food out which might attract them. Children under 14 years of age may not drive motorized vehicles of any kind in the park unless accompanied by an adult. And, of course...watch your speed...5 mph. and this includes golf carts.
CATALINA SPA IS BLOGGING...Susan Hollingshead
Catalina Spa has a Blog. If you don’t know what a Blog is, according to a recent survey only 38% of all internet users do, so you’re not alone. A Blog is defined as a Web Log or an online journal. For the traveling public it is an ideal way to record your journeys with pictures and/or text to share with friends and family without having to write or send e-mails to each one. It is still in the developing stages so check back often. If you are interested in sharing a story or picture we would like to hear from you. Submit to susan.hollingshead at gmail.com (replace the word at with the symbol@).While you’re in the park join us in the Blogging class so you can learn to create your own Blog.
GOLF AT THE SANDS...Jack Childers
Thursday begins our fourth month this season of Golf at the Sands. We play nine holes starting at 9:00 a.m. at a cost of $13.00 and pull and power carts are available. The Sands is a Par 32 course with four par 3’s and five par 4’s. Our “Skins” game is getting great participation. The cost is $1.00. The person with the best score on the hole wins a skin unless there is a tie. This last month we had eleven winners...John Wise, Roger Veil, Heinz Beer, Phil Andrews, Jeff Makus, Gene Gaston, Gary Ryan, Fred Zampedri and Jim Childers with one skin each. Al Graham, Terry Brown, and Jack Childers, two skins each. Come on out and join the fun. In March we will hold a tournament for those who have at least three recorded scores this season. Sign up at Site #275. You may pick with whom you would like to play.
FASHION SHOW...Joan Huber
R.V. Casuals will be our host for lunch and shopping at their showroom in Banning on Thursday, February 8th. We will be car-pooling, meeting at 9:30 outside the park gate. On the way home some may stop at Morongo Casino for an hour or two of play. Attendance is limited so sign up with Joan Huber, site #23, Flo Briggs, site #231 or Diane Reese, site #233 to attend, or to take your name off the list if you find you can’t attend. Also, let us know if you are able to provide transportation.
CATALINA KITCHEN…Randa Helps
We have added a Pizza Party each Tuesday evening...Pizza by the slice with your choice of pop. Look for Baby Back Ribs in March. Come join the Party! As always, Bravo to the kitchen volunteers! They are awesome!
COUNTRY STORE...Karon & Sonny Neumeister
Note our new store hours:
Monday - Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 12:00 to 5:00
Stop by for ice cream, a hot dog or a cup of coffee and check out our supply of grocery and dairy items, gifts, cards, movies and RV supplies.
ROAMING RED HATTERS...Barbara Anne Veil
The “Fans and Feathers” picnic will be held on Saturday, February 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. All Red and Pink Hat sisters are invited to join the fun. Bring a dish to share, cake and punch and table service will be provided Seating is limited so make your reservation early. To make your reservation or for information see Barbara Anne at site #260, phone #360-701-9031.
CATALINA OFFICE...Pat Hamlin
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Mail Service Information...If
you receive mail in the lobby of
the office, your pick up time is
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday and Saturday from
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Otherwise, come get your mail
from our Mail Lady, Diane. She
has extended her “Pick Up” time
and is available from 9:00 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m. She is located
in the lounge behind the half
door. Ring the bell for service
with a smile. Thanks for your
cooperation. Enjoy your stay!