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July 2011 to Present
Prior Years: June 2007-June 2009, July 2009-June 2010, July 2011-June 2011
BSGAC DESSERT
SERIES
AN EVENING WITH ALBERT EINSTEIN
DESSERT
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY
The year 2005 was widely celebrated as
the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s incredible “Miracle
Year” of 1905 when as a 26 year old obscure minor official in the Swiss
Patent Office, he published several major scientific papers which
revolutionized the way science looked at physics and the universe around us.
This new year of 2012 marks the 57thanniversary of Einstein’s
death.
It is therefore quite remarkable --and
indeed we are very fortunate -- that this evening we have Dr. Einstein here
with us at Burnt Store Marina, relatively speaking, as a part of our Lecture
Series. This presentation was researched and written by Punta Gorda resident
Ford Cooper based on the vast existing literature on Albert Einstein,
including material directly taken from Professor Einstein’s speeches and
writings.
Don’t miss what promises to be a very
entertaining and informative evening.
Sign up now at the Administration office.
SHELLING IN
BSGAC DESSERT SERIES
DESSERT
BSGAC ANNUAL GOLF CART PARADE
AND BOAT DECORATING CONTEST
“ZUMBA
CONTINUE AT THE BSGAC
WEDNESDAY
EVENINGS,
DECEMBER 7, 14, 21
INSTRUCTOR:
Cost: $12 per session or $40
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY
The BSGAC is
excited to announce that “Zumba Gold” will continue every Wednesday evening in
December. You may sign up for
individual classes or for the entire series.
We must have a minimum of 5 people signed up in order to continue these
classes!
Zumba Gold
is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take exciting Latin and
International dance rhythms and bring the original Zumba program to the active
older adult, beginner participant, etc.
These programs are guaranteed to provide the participant with a safe and
effective total body workout in a party-like atmosphere.
It’s great for the mind, body and soul of our expanding active older
adult population.
Sign up now at
the Administration Office.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS EVENING CRUISE
“A
PUNTA GORDA TRADITION’
CRUISE THE CANALS WITH KING FISHER CRUISE LINES
ARRIVE AT DOCK PROMPTLY AT
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY
Every Holiday Season the
residents along the canals in Punta Gorda get into the Holiday Spirit and
decorate their homes and boats for all to enjoy.
These displays are absolutely breathtaking!
The only way to see these displays is from the water.
Sign up now to join with your friends from the BSGAC for a group tour on
Thursday, December 15th.
This cruise is extremely popular and attendance is limited to 40 people.
Please sign up by Thursday, December 1st if you would like to
be included. You must provide your
own transportation to Fisherman’s Village, where there is ample parking.
Your group leader for this excursion is Patti Orrigo.
If you have any further questions please feel free to phone her at
505-2918.
BSGAC DESSERT SERIES
BURNT
DESSERT
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY
Are you
wondering when Burnt Store Road will ever get done?
Would you like to know when the next stages of road construction will
begin? The Activity Committee has
invited BSGAC member Jim Brown to give us an update.
Jim is actively involved with the Planning and Advisory Group working on
the Burnt Store Road Project. Don’t
miss this presentation! Jim will
give us all of the current information on completion dates, start dates for new
phases, and design plans. Who
knows? There might even be a
surprise or two about the project!
Register now at the Administration Office.
TRIP TO VIEW AN OUTDOOR TRAINING SESSION
OF THE WORLD FAMOUS LIPIZZAN STALLIONS
HORSES OF
Arrival time
We have an opportunity to visit the world famous Royal
Lipizzan Stallions of Austria at their winter training grounds. Founded in
You must provide your own transportation for this outing.
If you would like to be a part of this unique opportunity, please sign up at the
Administration Office by
It is requested that we arrive by
Plan on joining your friends and neighbors for what is sure to be an exciting and entertaining outing
BSGAC DESSERT SERIES
THE DOMAIN OF THE CALUSA
DESSERT
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY
The Calusa were
the last native people to succumb to the European invasion and colonization that
swept
AT
THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ
CHECK IN NO LATER THAN 6:45 pm, GAMES BEGIN
ENTRY FEE $10.00
ADVANCE SIGN-UP
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY – Maximum of 48 players
PLEASE HELP
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB
Many of our regular BUNCO players have requested that we
change the date for December BUNCO due to the Holidays.
A vote was taken at BUNCO this past Tuesday and it was decided to have
the December BUNCO on Tuesday, December 6th.
BUNCO is a dice game that is played in tables of 4. It is very simple to
learn and is loads of fun! Winners
are paid out in Linkside Dollars with payouts based on the number of people
playing. Sign up to play at the
Administration Office by
BSGAC ANNUAL GOLF CART PARADE
AND BOAT DECORATING CONTEST
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
MEET AT PARKING LOT BEHIND
DOCKMASTER’S OFFICE AT 4 PM
PARADE STARTS 4:30 PM
NOTE EARLIER STARTING TIME AND CHANGE
OF LOCATION TO BEGIN PARADE
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
MOTORCYCLES INVITED TO JOIN PARADE
THIS YEAR!!
After many years of service, Duffy the alligator has
been retired and will not be leading the parade. You don’t want to miss the
surprise creation that has been built to lead the parade by our very own
talented member Jack Orr. Be sure to visit the Linkside Café following
the parade to view the decorated entrants close up and congratulate the
winners as the awards are announced! Keyboardist Cary Price will be
performing a free Holiday Concert from 5:30 – 7:30 pm to keep you in the
Holiday mood. The restaurant will be open serving
our regular menu and also an open
faced hot turkey sandwich special from 5 – 7 pm.
Happy hour drink prices will be in effect.
NEW PARADE ROUTE
Please note that the parade route has been changed this
year and will begin at an earlier time! Participating golf carts and
motorcycles should meet at the parking lot behind the dockmaster’s office at
4 pm. Everyone will be lined up and the parade will begin at 4:30 pm.
The parade will proceed out Matecumbe Key Rd to Redfish Cove Drive, and turn
right on Redfish Cove Drive. After driving through Redfish Cove, the
parade will exit from the fence gate at the end of Redfish Cove and turn
right on Vincent Ave. They will then proceed to the BSGAC clubhouse,
and go around the clubhouse and follow the cart path to Cape Cole Blvd where
they will turn left. Continuing down Cape Cole Blvd, the parade will
turn left on Islamorado Blvd and travel up past Big Pass Lane and turn left
on Little Pine. They will then proceed to the golf cart path and
travel the cart path back across Big Pine Lane and end at the clubhouse.
The entrants will be parked in the parking lot and lighted for all to
enjoy! We hope to see lots of our friends along the route!
If you haven’t yet done so, get those thinking caps on and those creative juices flowing. There is no need to register in advance – just show up behind the dockmaster’s office in the parking lot at 4 pm.
BSGAC DESSERT SERIES
HISTORY OF PUNTA GORDA MURALS
DESSERT
PRESENTED BY RON NORSELL, PRESIDENT OF
THE PUNTA GORDA MURALS ASSOCIATION
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY
No matter where you drive in Punta Gorda, you will see the
beautiful historic murals on the face of many buildings in the city.
Each mural depicts a story about the early history of our city.
Learn about the group that decides what paintings will be selected, the
artists and the long history of places and events that they can choose from.
You will enjoy this presentation and learn about much of the history of
our area. Register now at the
Administration Office.
YOGA CLASSES RETURN TO THE BSGAC
4 MONDAY SESSIONS
NOV 7,
14, 21, AND 28, 2011
6:00 –
7:00 PM
Cost $40 for the 4-week program
BSGAC
MEMBERS ONLY
We are excited to announce that the Yoga Sanctuary,
located in downtown Punta Gorda has agreed continue YOGA classes this season
at the BSGAC! These classes will be held on Monday evenings from
6:00 – 7:00 beginning November 7th. We must have a minimum
of 6 students registered by October 24th in order to confirm this
series of classes. There is a class maximum of 10 students.
First preference will be given to those members signing up for the entire
series. Those wishing to take individual classes will be placed on a
wait list. If openings remain, classes may be offered on an individual basis
for $12 per session at the instructor’s discretion to fill each class.
If interested please register at the Administration Office as soon as
possible.
This 4-week program is customized for the BSGAC from
actual classes currently offered at the Yoga Sanctuary in downtown Punta
Gorda. The Yoga Sanctuary promotes Yoga for everyone, regardless of
age or fitness level. A gentle yoga program will increase strength and
flexibility while rejuvenating both the body and mind. Yoga counters
the effects of aging by moving each joint in the body through its full range
of motion, stretching, strengthening, and balancing each part. A
regular practice of Yoga will also reduce stress and promote better sleep.
“ZUMBA GOLD” CLASSES CONTINUE IN NOVEMBER
NOTE: TWO CLASSES ARE ON
WEDNESDAY AND TWO CLASSES ARE ON THURSDAY DUE TO CONFLICTS WITH OTHER EVENTS
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 2, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 17, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
ALL
CLASSES BEGIN AT 6 PM
INSTRUCTOR: BRAD DUNAWAY
Cost:
$12 per session, or $40 for the 4 – week package
BSGAC
MEMBERS ONLY
Sign up now for our November ZUMBA Gold series.
You may sign up for individual classes or for the entire series. We
must have a minimum of 5 people signed up in order to continue these
classes! Zumba Gold is a series of fitness programs specifically
designed to take exciting Latin and International dance rhythms and bring
the original Zumba program to the active older adult, beginner participant,
etc. These programs are guaranteed to provide the participant with a
safe and effective total body workout in a party-like atmosphere.
It’s great for the mind, body and soul of our expanding active older adult
population. Sign up now at the Administration Office.
PELICAN * HERON * OSPREY
The paintings of these three beautiful birds representing the names of our
three golf courses now hang on the east wall of Linkside Café.
We are very fortunate to have such talented members donate their time
and talent to create these works of art.
PELICAN:
was painted by Lynda
McDermot
who also supplied the frames.
HERON:
was painted
Stan Hochstadt
OSPREY:
was painted by Ed Kosiewicz
We truly appreciate this wonderful addition to our dining room.
Thank you so much Lynda, Stan and Ed!
FISHING FROM A KAYAK
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011
9:30
am until 1:30 pm
BSGAC
MEMBERS ONLY
LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS
Cost
$45 per Person
(If you have your own kayak the cost is $30)
Instructor” Jory Pearson of Florida Paddlesports
In this class you will learn the safety aspects of
kayaking, different parts of the kayak, rigging, proper strokes and fishing
procedures from the kayak. The first part of the class will be indoors
followed by hands-on instruction on the water. We will also introduce
you to the “Propel” kayak that you can pedal like a bike. Perfect for
trolling! Bring your own fishing gear, or rent ours for an additional
$25. This class will consist of approximately one hour class
instruction on the patio at the Clubhouse and 3 hours on the water.
Register now at the Administration Office.
NEXT BUNCO NIGHT
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ
CHECK IN NO
LATER THAN 6:45 pm, GAMES BEGIN 7:00 pm prompt
ENTRY FEE $10.00 CASH ONLY PER
PERSON
ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY – Maximum of 48
players
PLEASE
HELP SUPPORT YOUR CLUB AND
CONSIDER DINING WITH US PRIOR TO PLAYING BUNCO
Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on November 15th.. BUNCO is a dice game that is played in tables of 4. It is very simple to learn and is loads of fun! Winners are paid out in Linkside Dollars with payouts based on the number of people playing. Sign up to play at the Administration Office by noon on Tuesday, the day of the game. No refunds or transfer of funds issued for cancellation or no show same day of play. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up.
BSGAC BULLS BEGINNERS CLASS TO START
THIS COMING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
8 AM UNTIL 8:50 AM
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY
Bob Nuckols’s weekly
investment class has proven to be extremely valuable to the members of the
group and he has agreed to lead a beginner’s class starting this coming
Monday at 8 am. This class is open to all members of the class and
their spouses! Many may wish to refresh their skills, even those who
have been attending the class for some time. If you are new to the
investment world, this is your chance to get in at the ground level and
begin to learn the basics. Also, many spouses have expressed a desire
to learn, as you never know what the future may hold. Do not miss this
golden opportunity to take charge of your financial future. Beginners
are welcome to stay for the regular class which follows at 9 am. If
you are not a member of the BSGAC Bulls, stop by the Administration Office
for information about joining the group.
POKER RUN PLANNED FOR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011
VOLUNTEER DEALERS NEEDED
BSGAC
MEMBERS ONLY
SO FAR WE HAVE 4 VOLUNTEERS TO BE
HOSTS / DEALERS – WE STILL NEED 6 MORE!
Our BSGAC Poker Run is always hugely popular and enjoyed by all! We are planning our fall Poker Run for November 12th. In order to organize this event we need 10 volunteers who are willing to open up their homes for a couple of hours from 3 – 5 PM to assist us with this event. All volunteer hosts in the past have had a great time, and some have volunteered numerous times. As most of the participants in this event collect their poker hands by traveling house – to – house on a golf cart, we would like to get volunteers from within the Marina to eliminate the hazards associated with golf carts darting back and forth across Vincent Ave and through the Lakes. Dealers are asked to greet participants at their homes from 3 until 5 PM, shuffle cards, and allow each player to draw a card from the deck. The dealer then notes the card which was drawn on the player’s scorecard. Previous dealers have offered beer, wine and soft drinks to players as a way to meet and socialize with other residents. Others have offered light snacks. However, offering beverages and snacks is not a requirement for participation. Those willing to act as dealers should contact Cliff Ritterpusch so that we can begin to organize this event. If you would like to volunteer and help us out please contact Events Coordinator Cliff Ritterpusch. Cliff can be reached by phone at 941-621-2709 or by email at: critterpusch@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2011
8 a.m.
On Saturday, November 5th we will be holding our BSGAC Flea
Market in conjunction with the Burnt Store Marina Community Garage Sale
scheduled for the same date. Members are invited to reserve their
space in the BSGAC Parking lot by stopping by the Administration Office and
registering. There is no charge to reserve your space! Even if
you are not planning to reserve a table, please plan to stop by on the day
of the Flea Market and browse our tables. If you are planning to
reserve a table, please note the following:
1.
Members of the Burnt Store Golf and Activity Club only may
register for a space. There is no charge.
2.
Those participating will be required to provide their own tables.
3.
Those setting up tables may begin to set up at 7am. Upon
arrival, you must check in and show your ID card to a staff member who will
direct you where to set up.
4.
Once your vehicle is unloaded you will be asked to move your vehicle
to an off-site location.
WINE TASTING AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ
PRESENTED BY TOTAL WINE
“HISTORY AND TASTING OF SOUTH AFRICAN WINES”
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3RD, 2011
6:30 – 8:30 PM
COST: $23 PER PERSON
BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY
Join us at the Linkside Café on Thursday, November 3rd
as “Total Wine, Spirits and More” of Fort Myers will be conducting a unique
wine-tasting experience at the Linkside Café. Martha and Pete will be
your wine experts for the evening and well offer a brief overview of the
history of South African wines. They will be offering 8 different
wines, both reds and whites, from some of the best vineyards in South
Africa. Cheeses and other tidbits will be offered. This event
will be limited to 50 people, so make your reservation at the Administration
Office as soon as possible! Our wine tasting evenings are
very popular and sell out quickly.
CLUB REFURBISHING BEGINS!
Excitement is in the air! Our Clubhouse is approaching 10 years of
operation and is in need of a facelift. Thanks to past donations to
the Flame Keepers Fund, we are able to begin the Clubhouse refurbishing on
Thursday, August 18th. With your help we can all take pride
in a fresh new look that will bring warmth to our Club. The Clubhouse
refurbishing will be funded entirely by donations to the Flame Keepers Fund
and special fundraisers.
Please
continue to support your Club during the refurbishing. Linkside Café
will continue to serve lunch and painting will be done after 2 PM. Carry-out
is always available. As work proceeds you may be rerouted to different
entrances and bar hours may be changed. The Patio will be closed for
at least a week. Water and ice will be supplied outside using the
thermoses. Painting is estimated to be completed by Labor Day.
Please watch for and observe the signs each day. Your cooperation and
support will be appreciated.
The
following projects will be completed now with existing Flame Keepers funds.
·
New cushions for the white patio chairs are in place.
·
Removal of the wall paper and painting of the Linkside Cafe Dining Room and
Bar will start Thursday, August 18th after lunch hours.
·
Painting of the Lobby and Restrooms will follow.
·
Painting of the Patio floor, walls, ceilings and aluminum work, including
replacing the screening, will follow the interior painting.
·
New dark colored fans will be ordered, if enough funds remain, to replace
the existing rusted fans.
Future
Refurbishing
will include replacing the carpet throughout the Clubhouse and other
improvements. The Refurbishing Committee will obtain estimates and prepare a
budget proposal for the fundraising goal. The projects listed above
will deplete the current funds in the Flame Keepers account and the fans may
have to wait for additional funding. We will be raising money with a Reverse
Auction on November 9th, a February Fun Fair and 50/50 drawings
in addition to donations to the Flame Keepers Fund. Donations
may be made in any amount at any time. Please help us through your
cooperation, support and donations. The
Flame Keepers form
is available online.
