News Archive - Activity Center

July 2010 to June 2011

Prior Years: June 2007-June 2009, July 2009-June 2010

BRICK ORDER FOR FLAG POLE PLAZA

We are placing an order this week for bricks which have been purchased to be added to our Flagpole Plaza. If you would like to purchase a brick please submit the order now. Order forms can be obtained from the Administration Office or printed from the website at:

www.bsgac.org/activities/bricks09Sep/OrderForm.pdf

FLAME LOBBY SIGN TO BE UPDATED

The lobby signs for the Flame Keepers will be updated this month. If you have been thinking about making a donation, please submit it now so that we can include your name in the update. The next project for Flame Keepers Fund is refurbishing of the Clubhouse. If you would like a different use you may designate a specific use.

www.bsgac.org/information/flamekeeper/form.pdf

CHARLOTTE STONE CRABS BASEBALL

BSGAC NIGHTS AND FIREWORKS
AT THE CHARLOTTE SPORTS PARK

TICKETS $10 EACH

MONDAY JULY 4 AT 6:30 PM VS JUPITER HAMMERHEADS

Enjoy a great evening of baseball followed by a top notch fireworks display on July 4^th at Charlotte Sports Park with your friends at the BSGAC! As an added attraction, our own Bobby Lund will throw out the first pitch. His granddaughters will be in town and the girls will be taking the mound with him. Watch in amazement as Bobby’s curve ball travels a very strange path to home plate as the girls beam with pride! When Bobby and his granddaughters return to sit with us, give them a resounding round of applause! July 4^th is Bobby’s birthday, so buy him a beer. Please don’t buy the girls a beer. They prefer ice cream.

Tickets are now on sale at the Administration Office! Join your friends and neighbors for a great evening of family fun, baseball and fireworks.

Special Tip from Cliff – “Don’t miss the beautiful Tiki Bar overlooking the field and the delicious cheese steak subs which are grilled right next to the bar!”

SIZZLING SUMMER SALE

AT THE BSGAC GOLF AND GIFT SHOP

JULY 1^ST THRU 15^TH

Beat the summer heat and stop by the golf shop for some sizzling summer savings on gifts, jewelry, and men’s and ladies apparel! The sale begins on Friday, July 1st and ends Friday, July 15th. If you find a sale item with a BSGAC flame on the sticker, non-members will receive an additional 15% off of the sale price and members will receive 30%. Be sure to take advantage of some fantastic deals during this special 2 – week sale!

BASEBALL BUS TRIP TO TROPICANA FIELD IN
ST PETERSBURGH TO SEE THE

TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS VS THE CINCINNATI REDS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
GAME TIME 12:10 PM

BUS LEAVES THE BSGAC AT 9:30 AM

COST: $52 PER PERSON

INCLUDES TICKET AND BUS

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Hello baseball fans! Here is your chance to travel with a group of your friends to see a great pro baseball game at Tropicana Field as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays take on the Cincinnati Reds! We need a minimum of 30 people to commit and reserve your spot as soon as possible so that we can reserve the bus and the seats. The seats will be infield press level seats, located between the bases. These seats normally sell for $32, but we will be able to get a $10 group discount per ticket! We’ve also been told that although coolers are not allowed, brown bag lunches are allowed (sandwiches, snacks, Subway subs, bottle of water – no glass, no alcohol). Plan ahead and save some money! If interested, register and pay at the Administration Office as soon as possible. As soon as we get 30 people to commit, we will reserve the bus and purchase the tickets. Maximum seating on the bus is 52. The longer that we wait, the less likely that we will be able to get a group of these seats together, so act fast if you are interested!

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT IS TUESDAY, JUNE 21

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

NOTE NEW TIME
CHECK IN NO LATER THAN 6:15, GAMES BEGIN 6:30

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

TO ASSURE THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO STAY OPEN
ON TUESDAY EVENINGS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
PLEASE CONSIDER DINING WITH US FOR DINNER PRIOR TO PLAYING BUNCO

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on June 21st^. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up.

MEMORIAL DAY FUNDRAISING ANNOUNCEMENTS

BSGAC FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR MEMORIAL DAY 2011

ALL PROCEEDS TO “WISH FOR OUR HEROES FOUNDATION”

BSGAC sponsored a very successful fundraising event last year that benefited our nation’s brave military personnel through a charitable organization known as the “Wish For Our Heroes Foundation”. Monies raised by this Foundation are used to assist members of our military and their families who are in dire financial or personal need. Army Veteran, Staff Sergeant Bernie Teich who was severely injured in Iraq, represented the foundation and spent several days with us in the community, participating in our Memorial Day ceremonies and even playing in our Memorial Day Scramble. The community raised over $9,300 which was presented to Bernie for the foundation. Our funds were used to grant several wishes over the last year. Bernie and the foundation were extremely grateful for everything we did to help them and for the hospitality that was shown to him while he was here. With our help and many other events, the Foundation just celebrated granting its 500^th wish since its beginning less than 2 years ago.

We are excited to announce that Bernie will again be here to spend Memorial Day with us this year to honor our nation’s fallen heroes and those still serving around the world. Join us for our ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

We are once again conducting a fundraiser for the Wish For Our Heroes Foundation which will conclude on Memorial Day with many events here at the Burnt Store Golf and Activity Club which are all open to the Public. Below are some ways that you can participate in this worthy fundraiser. All applicable donations are tax deductible.

1. Make a direct donation – Direct donations may be dropped off during normal business hours at the Administration Office. Checks should be made out to “Wish for Our Heroes” Foundation. You can also send donations to: BSGAC Wish for our Heroes Fundraiser, 24315 Vincent Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

2. Purchase a flag in memory of or in honor of any military personnel or any loved one at the Administration Office. These flags are now on display on a giant board in the lobby. Flags may be purchased for any donation of $5.00 or more. Help us build a Giant FLAG to honor those who have and continue to protect our Freedom.

3. Drop cash donations directly into the donation boxes located throughout the clubhouse.

4. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win outstanding items that will be awarded on Memorial Day at 2:30 p.m.

5. Participate in the silent auction. Bid for a chance to win Pro and College Sports Memorabilia, a trip to St. Thomas and so much more which have been donated. The auction will end at 2:30 PM sharp on Memorial Day at the Linkside Café.

6. Become a special FRIEND by sponsoring a Hole for the Red, White and Blue Golf Tournament. We only have 18 of these available. Each hole may be sponsored for $100.00 or more. These are available on a 1^st come 1^st serve basis. A sign will be placed on the hole for the Tournament recognizing your contribution. Hole sponsorships need to be paid for in the administration office during normal working hours.

Watch your email and keep an eye on the bulletin boards for further information and updates. Please help us make this years’ fundraiser for our Military a huge success. For further information please call 941-639-4151 and talk to Cliff or Joyce.

TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE FORMING

The BSGAC has for the enjoyment of our members a ping pong table which may be utilized on the lanai. If you would like to join a table tennis league please sign up in the Administration Office or call Arnold Gordon at 941-916-9985.

ENGRAVED BRICKS ORDER

We are getting ready to place another brick order. If you have been thinking about purchasing an engraved brick, please get your order in right away. There is a $15 extra charge to order less than 10 bricks. We have brick orders waiting and want to submit the order so please act quickly. You can phone in an order and pay by credit card 941-639-4151.

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT IS TUESDAY, MAY 17

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

CHECK-IN NO LATER THAN 6:45 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on May 17^th. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café!

BSGAC CLUB MEMBERS TO BE KEY PARTICIPANTS IN THE

GUY HARVEY ULTIMATE SHARK CHALLENGE AND FESTIVAL AT THE
LAISHLEY PARK MUNICIPAL MARINA, PUNTA GORDA

MAY 14 AND 15, 2011

SATURDAY 10 AM UNTIL 10 PM WITH A CONCERT ON SATURDAY NIGHT

SUNDAY 10 AM UNTIL 8 PM

On May 14th and 15 the Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge will be held at Laishley Park Municipal Marina. Four members of our club will be active participants in this made for television tournament. John Oemig, Bill Kimber, Bob Bottell and Jay Lev were trained and certified as tournament observers and will be aboard tournament boats to judge the official catch and release of sharks. The Burnt Store Anglers of our club are one of the tournament sponsors. There will be live streaming video back to Laishley Park Municipal Marina for all to enjoy the action. An exciting festival of displays and exhibits of sharks in our area will be on display. Original artifacts of the movie "JAWS" were flown in for display at this tournament. The tournament winners will be awarded their prizes on Sunday at 4:00 P.M. by noted marine biologist and artist Guy Harvey. Wendy Benchley, wife of author Peter Benchley of JAWS fame will be on hand. This will be a fun event and all are welcome.

ANNOUNCING THE 2011 BSGAC
AMATEUR CANDID PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS!

Hope everyone had a chance to take a look at the photo contest winners which have been on display at the Clubhouse! There were lots of fantastic entries and the judging was extremely difficult! Thanks to all who participated! Below is a list of the winners:

Landscapes – Darylann Lemon

Wildlife – Barbara Lawler

Recreation – Florence Darrell

People Having Fun – Kathy Lund

Honorable Mentions:

Victor Smith
Carol Smith
Ginny Murchison
Mark Weber
Marianne Gassner

At this time we would like all entrants to please pick up your entries at the Administration Office. Thanks again!

Charlotte Flatwoods Nature Walk

A report on the Nature Walk with "Nature Dave" Matthewson is available online. Check it out. You may find that you would like to go for a walk in the Charlotte Flatwoods.

POKER RUN RESULTS / SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Our golf cart poker run which was help this past Saturday was again a huge success and a great time was had by all! Thank you to all of the dealers/hosts and scorers who volunteered their time and graciously opened up their homes! Without them this popular event would not be possible. The winners of the Poker Run are as follows:

1^st Place – Leo Podolske with 3 Queens

2^nd Place – Jean Kiraly with 3 Jacks, Ace high

3^rd Place – BJ Tobey with 3 Jacks, Queen jigh

4^th Place – Paula Allton with 3 Eights

5^th Place – Carmen Comite with 3 Sixes

6^th Place – Rick Kellner with 3 Fours

7^th Place – Carol Kusek with 2 Pair, Aces and Deuces

Our next Poker Run will be scheduled this fall. Hope to see you there!

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT IS TUESDAY, APRIL 19

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

CHECK-IN NO LATER THAN 6:45 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on April 19^th. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café!

POKER RUN PLANNED

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011

VOLUNTEER DEALERS NEEDED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Our BSGAC Poker Run is always hugely popular and enjoyed by all! We are planning our spring Poker Run for April 16^th. 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 we would greatly appreciate it. If interested, please contact Events Coordinator Cliff Ritterpusch. Cliff can be reached by phone at 941-621-2709 or by email at: critterpusch@yahoo.com.

BSGAC DESSERT SERIES CONTINUES

“TOUR THE UNIVERSE”

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2011

DESSERT 6:30 PM

PRESENTATION 7 PM

COST: $10.00 PERSON

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Tour the Universe with local astrophotographer Chuck Pavlick. Chuck has won three contests with his outstanding photos of planets, stars, suns and moons from our own Milky Way and from other galaxies. He will also have on hand some of his equipment for viewing the night sky. Chuck has been involved in astronomy for over 40 years and is a member of the Southwest Florida Astronomical Society. Join us for an evening that will be out of this world! Register now at the Administration Office.

FLATWOOD NATURE WALK WITH
NATURALIST “NATURE” DAVE MATTHEWSON

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011

7:30 AM

MEET AT CHARLOTTE FLATWOODS ENVIRONMENTAL PARK

(Directions: Burnt Store Road to right on Zemel Road to left on US 41

Go north ½ mile – on left side of US 41 you will see the sign for the park. There is a limited parking area at that location. Carpooling is recommended. Meet there at 7:30 am. Your BSGAC group leader is Bobbie Bennett.)

LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE

COST: $15 PER PERSON

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

This is the announcement that you have been waiting for! Everyone who attended “Nature” Dave Matthewson’s dessert series slide presentation a couple of weeks ago raved about how entertaining and knowledgeable he was. It was stated during the presentation that he would be leading a guided nature walk, and everyone is looking forward to this outing.

Enjoy early morning flora and fauna in our own backyard with your binoculars and/or camera. Tour the Charlotte Flatwoods Preserve with Naturalist “Nature” Dave Matthewson. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Walk with Nature Dave and you will be amazed at the beauty and diversity which exists in our own backyard as he explains the importance of this preserve to our area’s ecosystem. This will be a very easy walk. This guided tour is sure to fill up fast. Reserve your spot now at the Administration Office.

YOGA INSTRUCTION CONTINUES AT THE BSGAC

4 MONDAY SESSIONS

APRIL 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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 at the BSGAC with the next series of 4 Yoga classes at the Linkside Café. These classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 beginning April 4^th. We must have a minimum of 6 students registered by March 18^th 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.

CONTINUING “ZUMBA GOLD” CLASSES

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

THURSDAY EVENINGS, 6-7 PM

MARCH 31. APRIL 7, 14 AND 21

INSTRUCTOR: BRAD DUNAWAY

Cost: $12 per session or $40
For the 4 – week package

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

The BSGAC is excited to announce that we will be offering another 4 week session of “Zumba Gold” Classes on Thursday evenings beginning Thursday, March 31. 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. This fun Latin inspired dance program includes Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Rock and Roll. These programs are guaranteed to provide the participant with a safe and effective total body workout in a party-like atmosphere. It is fun, different, easy and effective. It’s great for the mind, body and soul of our expanding active older adult population.

BSGAC DESSERT SERIES CONTINUES

“BIRDING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA”

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011

GUEST SPEAKER STARR ZACHRITZ

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

DESSERT 6:30 PM, PRESENTATION 7 PM

COST: $10.00 PER PERSON

Please join us for a photo presentation on birding in Charlotte County and surrounding areas. Guest speaker Starr Zachritz, a Florida native and lifetime birder, will talk about identifying birds in our area, backyard birding, and birding in our environmental parks. Learn about all of the great opportunities to enjoy and experience the beauty of nature. Tickets are now on sale at the Administration Office.

BSGAC AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PHOTOS: FRIDAY, MARCH 18

WINNERS ANNOUNCED AND DISPLAYED MARCH 29

NO CHARGE TO ENTER

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Attention all amateur photographers! Show off your artistic ability by participating in the first BSGAC photo contest. There will be four categories of photos in this contest. They are:

· Wildlife

· Candid shots of people having fun

· Recreational activities

· Landscapes

PHOTOS MUST BE TAKEN IN BURNT STORE MARINA AND BURNT STORE LAKES AREAS

You may submit only 3 photos. Each photo may be color or black and white. They must be submitted untouched by computer enhancement and submitted in 5 X 7 or 8 X 10 glossy finish. Photos must be submitted without a matte or frame. On the back of your photo write your photo’s title, the name of the photographer and the categories which you are entering in pencil. All 4 winning photos will be displayed in the clubhouse on March 29^th and published in the Beacon. You must keep a digital record of the photos so that they may be transferred to the editors if you are a category winner. Enter your photos now at the Administration Office!

Memorial Day Events
&
WISH for Our Heroes Foundation Fundraising Event

Monday, May 30th

BSGAC will again be sponsoring a major fundraising event to benefit our nation’s military personnel through the charitable foundation known as the “Wish For Our Heroes Foundation” during the month of May and culminating on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30^th. Monies raised by this Foundation are used to assist members of our military and their families who are in dire financial and personal need. Last year our community raised over $9300 for this foundation and our monies were used to grant several wishes.

All events for our Memorial Day event are open to the public and all are welcome.

Anyone wishing to make a direct donation, purchase raffle tickets or flags, donate an item for the raffle or silent auction or help in any other way in our fundraising activities is welcome to stop by our Administration Office or contact Joyce Brown or Cliff Ritterpusch at the club by calling 941-639-4151. Direct donation checks should be made out to the “Wish For Our Heroes Foundation” and they can be dropped off at the admin office or mailed to “BSGAC – Wish For Our Heroes Fundraiser”, 24315 Vincent Ave, Punta Gorda, FL.

Please help us reach for the top and exceed last year’s amount by taking part in any of the following.

Red, White and Blue Golf Scramble - 8:15 a.m. Shotgun – sign-up by calling the Pro-Shop at 941-637-4157. An $8 Entry Fee per person plus applicable golf fees apply. Anyone with an established golf handicap is welcome to participate and Active Military Members with a valid military ID may sign up to play at NO Charge. Honored guest Bernie Teich, Iraqi War Veteran and National Spokesperson for the foundation, will be participating. Everyone is encouraged to wear Red, White and Blue to Honor our Military.

Memorial Day Luncheon – 11:30 am until 1 pm – Our Linkside Café staff will be grilling delicious hamburgers and hot dogs and we will have draft beer and soft drinks for sale.

Memorial Day Ceremony - 1:00 p.m. – Everyone is invited to join us as we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this great country. Special Guest Speaker will be Bernie Teich from Wish For Our Heroes Foundation. Please join us Memorial Day, May 30^th. The ceremony will take place at the flagpole in front of the Clubhouse. Following the ceremony, join us in the Linkside Café for a Meet and Greet in honor of Bernie and the Foundation and for the Raffle drawings and completion of our Silent Auction which will be announced at 2:30 p.m. The Kitchen will remain open until 4 p.m. and the bar will be open until 5 PM with Happy Hour Pricing. “Single Shot Steve” a local entertainer has donated his time and will be playing in the restaurant from 2 – 5 PM.

Raffle Tickets - for great gifts donated by local companies and individuals are on sale at the Golf Club.

Flags - Help us build a Giant Flag for our Memorial Day Event. Purchase a paper flag - In Memory of or In Honor of military personnel, or any loved one. Available in the Administration Office for any donation of $5.00 or more.

Silent Auction - The silent auction will have everything from Autographed Pro Sports(Football, Basketball, Golf, Hockey) items, original paintings, prints and photographs from local artists, fishing charters , free night at the Wyvern, Messages, Teeth Whitening , private wine tasting party at Porto Bello’s, 3 hour private concert from “Single Shot Steve”, and so much more. The silent auction will accept bids beginning early in May in the Administration office and will end at 2:30 p.m. sharp on Memorial Day in Linkside Café. Many items will be on display in the pro shop during the month.

About the Foundation:

Wish For Our Hero’s Foundation a non-profit foundation was founded in November, 2009 to grant wishes for active duty Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and their families. The Foundation strives to relieve the burdens of family separation, re-integration for deployed soldiers, hardship circumstances, and other means of assistance not covered by existing military charities.

The purpose of the Foundation is very simple – reward our brave men and women who make so many sacrifices for our great nation each and every day. Most American citizens know someone associated with the Armed Forces and/or the family of an American soldier. Think of all the sacrifices they make, and think about what we could do to make their lives a little more enjoyable – what can we do to bring a smile to their faces, to give them a small break from the trials, tribulations and strains of their daily lives?

The Foundation just celebrated granting its 500^th wish since its beginning less than 2 years ago.

BSGAC ANNUAL MEETING

APRIL 4, 2011 --- 3 PM

Make sure to mark your calendars and attend your BSGAC Annual Meeting at 3 PM at the BSGAC.

Election of directors and by-law changes are on the agenda.

QUILT ON SILENT AUCTION

On display on the door of the Pro Shop is a beautiful quilt made by one of our members, Barbara Spaans. This colorful 4’x6’ quilt can be yours! It will be awarded to the highest bidder in a SILENT AUCTION that is now underway. The winning bidder will be announced on TUESDAY, MARCH 1^st. The minimum bid is $200. Just fill out a bid card and place it in the box on the bureau inside the Pro Shop. The box will be emptied each night and the highest bid from that day posted by 9 AM the next morning. Bidding will continue until 2:00 PM on March 1^st. Barbara offered the quilt to Vicki Cox as part of the fundraising for the Beautification Project. We are grateful to Barbara for sharing her talents with us and making it possible for our winning bidder to have this beautiful quilt in their home. It is sure to become a treasured heirloom.

TAMPA BAY DOWNS THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACES
AND HARD ROCK SEMINOLE CASINO IN TAMPA

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2011

BUS WILL ARRIVE AT CLUBHOUSE PARKING LOT AND BEGIN BOARDING AT 9:00 AM

BUS WILL DEPART PROMPTLY AT 9:30 AM AND
RETURN AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 PM

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

COST $30 PER PERSON
(COST COVERS BUS TRANSPORATATION ONLY)

ONCE WE ARE ON THE BUS WE WILL TAKE UP A COLLECTION
OF A MINIMUM OF $2 PER PERSON AS A GRATUITY FOR THE DRIVER

(WE NEED 32 PEOPLE TO COMMIT BY FEBRUARY 1^ST
IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE THE BUS AND SUBMIT A DEPOSIT)

Are you feeling lucky? This is the bus trip that you’ve been waiting for! Would you like to take a trip to the beautiful Tampa Bay Downs Racetrack and enjoy a day of exciting thoroughbred racing? Would you like to visit the Hard Rock Seminole Casino in Tampa! Here is your chance to do either, or both!

The bus will depart the clubhouse at 9:30 and make its first stop at the Casino and drop off the first group (at approximately 11:30). If there are at least 20 persons in the first group, each person will receive $25 in free play and a $5 food voucher. (Vouchers will be distributed by the casino upon arrival of the bus). The bus will then proceed to the Racetrack in time for the 1^st race. – (1^st race post time is 12:25). While at the racetrack everyone is on their own to visit the clubhouse, grandstand, paddock areas and eat on their own. After the last race we will all meet at the bus. (I’m guessing this will be around 5:30 PM).

During the middle of the day, at a pre-arranged time, the bus will leave the race track and take anyone who wishes to visit the casino to Seminole Hard Rock. It will then shuttle anyone who wishes to go to the track back to Tampa Bay Downs. (The second group to go to the Casino will not receive the free play and food vouchers).

Following the last race at Tampa Bay Downs we will board the bus and stop at the Casino on the way back and pick up the rest of the group!

When signing up, we will need to know who is going to the race track, who is going to the casino, and who is planning to go to both. If you are planning to do both we need to know if you will be in the first or second casino group.

For further information contact your group leader Cliff Ritterpusch. Sign up now at the Administration Office.

For more information about the thoroughbred track visit their website at

www.tampabaydowns.com

For more information about Seminole Hard Rock Casino visit their website at www.seminolehardrocktampa.com

NEXT “ZUMBA GOLD” CLASS SERIES

THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

(ON THE LANAI)

THURSDAY EVENINGS, 6-7 PM

MARCH 10, 31, APRIL 7, 14

(Note: Due to other functions at the club it is necessary to skip March 17^th and 24^th)

INSTRUCTOR: BRAD DUNAWAY

Cost: $12 per session or $40

For the 4 – week package

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

The BSGAC is excited to announce that we will be offering another 4 week session of “Zumba Gold” Classes on Thursday evenings beginning Thursday, March 10. You may sign up for individual classes or for the entire series.

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT IS TUESDAY, MARCH 15

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

CHECK-IN NO LATER THAN 6:45 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on March 15^th. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café!

BSGAC DESSERT SERIES CONTINUES!

“THE LIFE AND CULTURE OF THE SEMINOLE TRIBES”

PRESENTED BY DISTINGUISHED LECTURER GUY LEBREE

MONDAY, MARCH 14

DESSERT 6:30 PM, PRESENTATION 7 PM

COST: $10 PER PERSON

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Our hugely popular “Dessert Series” continues as Guy LeBree returns by popular request to the BSGAC. Guy spoke at one of our dessert series this past fall about the Seminole Indian Wars and was very informative and entertaining. Guy LeBree is a self-taught artist whose work appears in the Permanent American Indian Exhibit of the Smithsonian in Washington DC. Guy has spent his life with the Seminoles and grew up with Chief of the Seminoles James Billie. He will discuss thru his paintings the life and culture of the Seminole Indians who live as our neighbors here is Southwest Florida. He will have many of his paintings on display at the Club. Register now at the Administration Office.

83rd ANNUAL ARCADIA
ALL FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

124 HEARD ST
ARCADIA, FL 34266

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011
COST: $20.00 PER PERSON

(YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION)
(PARKING IS $5 PER CAR)

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

When is the last time you have been to an honest to goodness rodeo? Do you realize that the biggest Florida rodeo takes place right up Interstate 17 in nearby Arcadia? Join your BSGAC friends at the “granddaddy of all rodeos” on Sunday, March 13 at the Arcadia Rodeo Arena for an afternoon of excitement and entertainment. The BSGAC has reserved a block of 40 grandstand seats, under cover, close to the action. Act fast to join our group, as these tickets are sure to sell out quickly. You must purchase your tickets by Monday, February 21^st. Tickets are now on sale at the Administration Office.

Rodeo Schedule – RAIN OR SHINE

11 am - Gates Open(food and vendors are available)
1 pm - Shootout Performance
2 pm - Rodeo Begins (ends approximately 4:30 PM)

Directions – From Punta Gorda take Interstate 17 North about 25 miles to Arcadia and take a right onto Heard Street at the rodeo Arena

For further information visit their website at www.arcadiarodeo.com

YOGA INSTRUCTION CONTINUES AT THE BSGAC

3 MONDAY SESSIONS

FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 7 and MARCH 21

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Cost $30 for the 4-week program

(PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO OTHER MAIN EVENTS ALSO HAVING BEEN SCHEDULED ON SOME MONDAY EVENINGS, IT IS NECESSARY TO SKIP SEVERAL MONDAY EVENINGS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THE YOGA SERIES. OUR 4 – WEEK SERIES WILL RETURN IN APRIL. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE)

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

We are excited to announce that the Yoga Sanctuary, located in downtown Punta Gorda has agreed to return to the BSGAC to provide our members with an additional program of 3 Yoga classes at the Linkside Café on Monday Evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 beginning February 28^th. We must have a minimum of 6 students registered by February 21^st 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 3-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.

BSGAC GROUP EXCURSION TO
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS IN SARASOTA

THURSDAY, MARCH 10^TH

Cost: $16 Per Person

Experience a guided tour of nature in bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a 9.5 acre tropical oasis on the sparkling shores of Sarasota Bay. Here you will encounter the world’s most spectacular living collection of rare tropical plants in open-air and under-glass displays, including orchids and bromeliads. More than 150 scientific expeditions to rainforests around the world have contributed to our collection of thousands of living plants – truly a wonder to see! This event will need a minimum of 19 people. The guided tour begins at 10:30. Your group leader will be Marianne Gassner of the BSGAC Activity Committee. You must provide your own transportation. Please register at the Administration Office.

MAH JONGG CLASSES

BEGIN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2011 AND WILL
BE HELD EVERY MONDAY THROUGH MARCH 21

TIME: 1 – 3 PM

INSTRUCTOR: SANDY HOCHSTADT

COST: $30 FOR ALL 6 CLASSES

CLASS LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Mah Jongg is a four handed game, probably of Chinese origin, which has become very popular in the United States. The game is similar to rummy, but is played with small rectangular tiles. Burnt Store resident Sandy Hochstadt will teach the “Basics of Mah Jongg” as a series of 6 classes which will be held every Monday at the Linkside Café beginning Monday February 14^th. Participants must purchase a Mah Jongg card prior to the first class. These are available at “Laugh Out Loud”, a store located in Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda. Sign up now at the Administration Office.

BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS
THE SWING AND CHA CHA

DANCE INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA MARANGON

SUNDAY EVENINGS FEBRUARY 13, 20, 27 AND MARCH 6, 2011

6 – 7:30 PM AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ\

MAXIMUM – 20 STUDENTS

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

COST: $70 per couple or $35 per person

Ballroom Dancing lessons have returned to the BSGAC by popular demand! Instructor Barbara Marangon will be teaching the swing and the cha-cha. These are the most popular dances right now. The first 2 weeks will be devoted to the Swing and the second two weeks will be devoted to the Cha Cha. This course is good for both beginners and those who have had some training. Sign up now at the Administration Office.

NEXT “ZUMBA GOLD” CLASS SERIES

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

THURSDAY EVENINGS, 6-7 PM

FEBRUARY 10, 17, 24, AND MARCH 3

INSTRUCTOR: BRAD DUNAWAY

Cost: $12 per session or $40
For the 4 – week package

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

The BSGAC is excited to announce that we will be offering another 4 week session of “Zumba Gold” Classes on Thursday evenings beginning Thursday, February 10. You may sign up for individual classes or for the entire series.

House Accounts will be available
for the new Membership Year!

To reward members who pay their FULL membership fees by October 15th, the Board is offering a new Gold Card Membership with a House Account. Many of you have been requesting the convenience of a House Account and we are proud to make this great convenience available for the start of our November 1st to October 31st Membership Year.

In place of your regular $500Acitivity Membership you can opt to pay $1,000 for a Gold Card Membership that will give you Activity Member privileges plus a $600 credit that will be posted to your House Account. You may use your House account for charges in Linkside Café and for registration for Events and Activities until you exhaust the account. This includes a $100 Incentive bonus for buying the Gold Card Membership. All credits must be used by October 31st each year. Your gold card will replace your bronze card and allow you to charge to your House Account in Linkside Café and the Office registers. You can pair a Gold Membership with a Golf Membership for the added convenience of paid golf. You are going to love the convenience of a Gold Card. Please remember Gold Card membership is a special privilege only available once a year with fees paid by October 15th.

Q&A Available online

NOTE DATE CHANGE

DESSERT SERIES – EGYPT AND THE NILE

NEW DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23^RD

COST: $5.00 PER PERSON

PRESENTED BY RICHARD AND ARLENE CUNNINGHAM

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23^RD

DESSERT 6:30 PM, TRAVELOGUE 7 PM

COST $5.00 PER PERSON

- BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

With the unrest in Egypt, this is certainly a topical presentation! Arlene and Richard recently traveled to Egypt and the beautiful Nile. Join us as we take you along on a ten day Egyptian adventure. From the serenity of the Nile to the hustle of modern Cairo; from the temples of Luxor to the Valley of the Kings, from the Aswan dam to the magnificence of Abu Simbel – watch as ancient Egypt comes alive. You will see views that have made the National Geographic series on Egypt so popular.

BURNT STORE GOLF AND ACTIVITY CLUB

FLEA MARKET

SATURDAY, MARCH 5^TH --- 8 a.m.

On Saturday, March 5^thwe 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 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.

AARP DRIVER EDUCATION CLASS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 --- 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
(There will be a break for lunch)

INSTRUCTOR: DAN MCGINNIS

Cost: $12 for AARP Members
(Must bring AARP membership card to receive the discounted price)
Cost: $14 for non-AARP members

The next AARP DRIVERS EDUCATION CLASS is a one-day class and is scheduled for Thursday, February 24th. At the conclusion of the class the instructor will pass out the certificates to all attendees which may allow them to receive a reduced fee on their automobile insurance. Checks must be made payable to AARP and advance registration is required. To register please stop by the Administration Office from 9 AM until 5 PM Monday thru Friday. Alternately, you may call the Administration Office at 639-4151. A minimum of 9 students is required. Payment must be made at the time of registration. Make check payable to AARP.

ATTENTION ALL BSGAC ARTISTS

ENTER YOUR WORK IN THE BSGAC ART SHOW

PLANNED FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2011

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

OIL PAINTING, WATER COLOR, ACRYLIC. CHARCOAL, PEN AND INK, PHOTOGRAPHY, WOODWORKING, STONE CARVING, JEWELRY DESIGN

There are many very talented and creative artists among our members and we would like to have all of our artists showcase their work at a special art show to be held on February 10^th. If you have art which you would like to display please stop by the Administration Office and pick up and complete an application form. We hope that you will participate and share your talents with us all!

BURNT STORE ANGLERS
6^TH ANNUAL FISHING SCHOOL

MONDAY FEBRUARY 7 AND WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2011

6 – 8:30 PM

COST: $35 PAYABLE THE EVENING OF THE CLASS

If you are interested in fishing but are not sure where to go or what fishing rigs to use, you will want to attend this exciting fishing school. This is a hands-on program offered by the Burnt Store Anglers Club and covers many topics useful to new and intermediate fishermen. Learn to locate the fish of Charlotte Harbor, rig your line properly, and use the right bait. Fishing for reds, snook, trout, cobia, grouper, shark, and snapper will be given very specific instruction. All tackle for the course will be provided. For more information or to register contact Jay Lev, Burnt Store Anglers Fishing School Director at 575-9981.

WEEK OF LIGHT FUNDRAISER AND LUMINARY CEREMONY

FEBRUARY 12 – 19, 2011

The Ladies League is once again sponsoring the Week of L.I.G.H.T. (Letting-Individuals-Give-Hope and Thanks) which will benefit Hope Hospice and Tidewell Hospice. Hope and Tidewell Hospices provide comfort and care to patients (and their families) who suffer from terminal illnesses such as cancer. Please join us in our effort to help fund this needed service. We will be selling raffle tickets for cash prizes as well as beautiful baskets of cheer.

The Week of L.I.G.H.T. will begin with a silent auction on Saturday, February 12, 2001 from 11 am until 2 PM. All proceeds raised from the silent auction will be donated to Tidewell and Hope Hospices.

Click here for Auction Information

The Week will end with a Luminary Ceremony on Saturday, February 19 outside the BSGAC clubhouse at dusk with raffle drawings afterwards in the Linkside Café. Following the Luminary Ceremony everyone is invited back to the Linkside Café where the kitchen will be open serving the regular lunch menu as well as a dinner special to be announced.

Last year we raised over $5,000 for this most worthy cause. We hope to exceed that this year, but as we all know, it takes a lot of hard work. We had a great group of volunteers to aid in the success and we hope they will give their time again.

Help your community make a difference in someone’s life. Give Hope and Thanks by supporting our fundraiser. Anyone interested in joining our team of volunteers can contact Debbie Burns at 941-637-8868.

Luminaries for the ceremony in memory of a loved one or in honor of a cancer survivor may be purchased for a donation of $5.00 each by filling out a Luminary Order Form which is available at the Administration Office. You may also print out a form by clicking on the link below. Each name will be read at the Luminary Lighting Ceremony. Checks should be made payable to: Week of L.I.G.H.T.-B.S.G.A.C. L.L. and dropped off at the BSGAC Administration Office. Checks may also be mailed to: Nancy Piche, 3051 King Tarpon Drive, Punta Gorda, Fl 33955.

Click here to for Luminary Donation Form

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

CHECK-IN NO LATER THAN 6:45 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on February 15^th. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café!

BSGAC DESSERT SERIES CONTINUES

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

BIG CYPRESS SWAMP SLIDE SHOW
and
DISCUSSION of BIG CYPRESS SWAMP and THE EVERGLADES

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011

DESSERT 6:30, LECTURE 7 PM

Naturalist and wildlife artist “Nature Dave” Mathewson is a 5^th generation herbalist raised in Punta Gorda. His grandfather, along with five uncles, ran a commercial fishing business and named the small islands along our harbor shores. His research in Big Cypress is nationally known. His presentation will have you mesmerized! Make your reservation now at the Administration Office.

AN EVENING AT
THE NAPLES-FT MYERS GREYHOUND TRACK

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22^ND

BUS LEAVES 5 PM

POST TIME AND DINNER 6:30 PM

$45 PER PERSON

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Do you feel lucky? Get your friends together and join us for an exciting evening at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track! Last year many of us who went on this trip were very lucky! Just ask Activity Committee Chairperson Jay Lev! This year could be your year! The bus will leave the parking lot of the BSGAC at 5pm on Saturday, January 22^nd. Post time for the 1^st race of live greyhound racing is 6:30 PM. The track also offers simulcast thoroughbred racing from around the country as well as a Poker Room.

We will be given group seating at the Clubhouse Dining Room and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. Cost of the Trip is $45 per person. That covers the bus, admission to the track, track program, special group seating in the clubhouse dining area overlooking the track, and a full “All You Can Eat Prime Rib Buffet” which includes carved prime rib, fish, chicken, pasta, salad, vegetables, starches. soup, desserts and much more including soft drinks and coffee. Those who went last year will attest to what a great time we had! Sign up now at the Administration Office.

AFGHANS FOR OUR SOLDIERS
HANDMADE AFGHANS TO THANK OUR ARMED FORCES

INSTRUCTOR: SUSAN LEV

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2011 --- 3:00 – 4:00 PM

GOLF CLUB LANAI

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

NO CHARGE

This program is part of a grass roots organization that has been providing afghans for 5 years to our troops. As of today over 5,184 handmade afghans have been donated to service members. The group will meet twice a month for an hour. You must be able to knit and you must provide your own materials. Basic instruction and patterns will be made available. All 6” X 9” rectangles will be collected and forwarded. This is a great winter project and a great way to say thanks to those who are serving this great country. We hope to see many of you there!

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 18^TH

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

CHECK-IN NO LATER THAN 6:45 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on January 18^th. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café!

BSGAC MEN’S FASHION SHOW AND MORE

SPONSORED BY BELK’S DEPARTMENT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15

COCKTAILS 5 PM, DINNER 6 PM, SHOWTIME 7 PM

COST: $23 PER PERSON PLUS TAX AND GRATUITY

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Why should the ladies have all of the Fashion Show fun? What are us guys – chopped liver? You won’t want to miss the BSGAC Men’s Fashion Show on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Belk’s Department Store has seen the fabulous physiques and sculpted bodies of the men here at the Club, and they will be outfitting a select group of your friends and neighbors as models. These handsome gentlemen will be wearing the finest of fashions for your viewing enjoyment as they strut their stuff and model for you. A couple of the guys will be bringing a selection of their favorite outfits to model for you also. Some of our models have very eclectic tastes, and rumor has it that you may see some outfits that you have never seen before and may never want to see again. This promises to be a hilarious, fun evening. This show is sure to sell out immediately, so make your reservation quickly at the Administration Office. When making your reservation, please be prepared to choose your entrée from below:

Prime Rib

Salmon Filet with Fresh Dill & Lemon

Both entrees will be accompanied by dill fingerling potatoes, mixed green salad,

asparagus with sliced almonds, dinner rolls, chef’s choice dessert and coffee.

This should be one of the most fun events of the season. See you there!

YOGA INSTRUCTION RETURNS TO THE BSGAC

4 MONDAY SESSIONS

JANUARY 10, 17, 24 AND 31, 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 to return to the BSGAC to provide our members with a program of 4 Yoga classes at the Linkside Café on Monday Evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 beginning January 10^th. We must have a minimum of 6 students registered by January 4th in order to confirm this series of classes. There is a class maximum of 12 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.

THE DESSERT SERIES CONTINUES AT THE BSGAC!

JANUARY 2011 IS TRAVEL, ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATIOON MONTH

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Our immensely popular dessert series continues in January with a variety of interesting, informative and exciting presentations. From polar bears in the Artic tundra to the stunning scenery and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands; from wild Africa to the beauty of Charlotte Harbor right here at home, January’s dessert series are sure to provide us with delightful evenings of discussion and beautiful photography as we visit some of the most magnificent places on earth! Each presentation will begin with coffee and dessert at 6:30 followed by the evening’s presentation at 7PM. We hope that you can join us. Register now at the Administration Office for all or any of the following programs.

LECTURE SERIES:

THE ECOLOGY OF CHARLOTTE HARBOR
AND THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF THE BP OIL SPILL

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6

DESSERT 6:30 PM, PRESENTATION 7 PM

COST: $10.00 PER PERSON

(ALSO DISCUSSED WILL BE THE EFFECTS OF THE JANUARY 2010 FREEZE ON THE SNOOK POPULATION)

Presented by Dr Aarons Adams, Senior Scientist
Mote Marine Laboratories

Dr Adams has recently returned to our area from the Abacos, where he spent time with NBC’s Tom Brokaw studying the ecology and environment of the bonefish. Dr. Adams is a nationally known marine scientist. This research was aired on TV as a part of a “harbor ecology” series. Dr. Adams spends most of his time on Pine Island studying our own Charlotte Harbor. He will show slides of “critters” that inhabit our harbor and will also discuss the impact of the oil spill and the freeze of January 2010 on our shores.

ADVENTURE TRAVELOGUE

THE VANISHING POLAR BEAR

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13

DESSERT 6:30 PM, PRESENTATION 7 PM

COST: $5.00 PER PERSON

PRESENTED BY JAY AND SUE LEV

Enjoy a trip onto the Arctic Tundra of Churchill Manitoba with Jay and Sue Lev as they take you on an adventure to view the famous Northern Polar Bear Migration. Each year during three weeks in November the polar bears come out of their walking hibernation and begin their journey on the ice pack of Hudson Bay to start their annual seal hunt. Through the award winning photos of Jay and Sue Lev see the polar bears up close and personal and view the real effects of global warming on these magnificent animals. Take a dog sled ride with the Lev’s and come aboard their tundra vehicle to get within feet of these beautiful bears. Learn about the customs of the native tribes as they try to preserve the remaining bear populations. Handle some of the artifacts brought back by the Levs and get a close look at the nature crafts of the aboriginal tribes.

ADVENTURE TRAVELOGUE

THE MAGNIFICENT WILD AFRICA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

DESSERT 6:30 PM, PRESENTATION 7 PM

COST: $5.00 PER PERSON

PRESENTED BY RICHARD AND ARLENE CUNNINGHAM

Arlene and Richard recently traveled to Africa and the beautiful game preserves. You will see animals in the wild that you may have only seen in a zoo. Observe the interaction of the animals with one another and their responses to their safari visitors. A visit to local African villages and beautiful scenery will be a part of this remarkable presentation.

ADVENTURE TRAVELOGUE

DARWIN’S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 --- Note Change in Date

DESSERT 6:30 PM, PRESENTATION 7 PM

COST: $5.00 PER PERSON

PRESENTED BY JAY AND SUE LEV

View award winning wildlife photos as Jay and Sue Lev take you on a guided journey to the Galapagos Islands. Recently, Jay and Sue spent two weeks photographing the magnificent scenery and wildlife on 12 of the changing Galapagos Islands. Enjoy an interactive discussion over a cup of coffee, and see what Darwin saw as he spent his two weeks on the islands before leaving on the HMS Beagle. View the giant tortoises in their natural surroundings and the active “hot zone” of volcanoes caused by tectonic plate movement.

CONTINUING “ZUMBA GOLD” CLASSES
AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

THURSDAY EVENINGS, 6-7 PM

JANUARY 6, 13, 20 AND 27, 2011

INSTRUCTOR: BRAD DUNAWAY

Cost: $12 per session or $40
For the 4 – week package

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

The BSGAC is excited to announce that we will be offering another 4 week session of “Zumba Gold” Classes on Thursday evenings beginning Thursday, January 6^th. You may sign up for individual classes or for the entire series.

BSGAC HORSESHOE LEAGUE

WILL BEGIN ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 6^TH AT 1 PM

LEAGUE LEADER WILL BE WILLIAM YURS

OTHER GAMES AT THE BSGAC!

PING PONG, BOCCE BALL, DARTS, CROQUET, AND Wii

INDIVIDUAL PLAY AVAILABLE NOW

LEAGUE AND GROUP ORGANIZERS NEEDED

Please be reminded that the BSGAC has available for your enjoyment the following games and equipment: Ping Pong, Bocce Ball, Darts, Croquet, Horseshoes and Wii. These games may be played individually or as a group. Those interested in joining a group or league are asked to sign up in the Administration Office. In order to begin organized play in January, we are asking for volunteers to spearhead the formation of groups and to schedule group play for each activity. William Yurs is the member who graciously donated the monies to build our horseshoe pits and has expressed his willingness to begin a league. The Horseshoe League is scheduled to begin on Thursday, January 6^th at 1 PM. Any members who are interested in joining a horseshoe league are asked to please sign up at the Administration Office or call William Yurs at 833-8377. Anyone else who is interested and willing to step forward and get the ball rolling with any of these activities should email Cliff Ritterpusch at critterpusch@yahoo.com.

All game equipment is available for sign-out on an individual basis at the following locations:

Darts, Wii, and Ping Pong – Sign out equipment at the Linkside Café

Bocce Ball, Horseshoes and Croquet – Sign out equipment at the Cart Barn

2010 HOLIDAY GOLF CART PARADE WINNERS

1st Place NAME OF ENTRY CART: CAROUSEL MP3 NAME OF INDIVIDUALS: DEBBIE & BOB BURNS, JACK ORR, MAGGIE & FRED HART
2nd Place NAME OF ENTRY CART: TWAS THE NIGHT NAME OF INDIVIDUALS: JIM & BEVERLY DAVID, LYLE PEARSON & BOBBIE CHADWELL
3rd Place NAME OF ENTRY CART: SANTA’S FLAMING DEER SLEIGH NAME OF INDIVIDUALS: PRISCILLA STEARNS
4th Place NAME OF ENTRY CART: MAY YOUR DAYS BEE MERRY & BRIGHT NAME OF INDIVIDUALS: PAUL & NANCY PICHE
5th Place - Honorable Mention NAME OF ENTRY CART: HOLIDAY GREETINGS NAME OF INDIVIDUALS: RAY & PHYLLIS LOVE

NEXT KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28^TH

KARAOKE BY PATRICK SMITH

6 – 9 PM

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

HAPPY HOUR DRINK PRICES WILL BE IN EFFECT ALL NIGHT

Ok, all of you American Idol wannabes – here is your chance to shine! On the 4th Tuesday of every month, we have a great evening of song and dance as our local talent steps up to the mike! Get your friends together and plan on joining us on Tuesday, December 28th. If you don’t wish to sing alone, get a group up to the mike! Or simply enjoy the music and dance along to the tunes while enjoying a fun evening with your friends. This event is open to the public so spread the word. Arrive early to assure your table and plan on dining with us!

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT IS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21^STAT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

CHECK-IN NO LATER THAN 6:45 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on December 21^st. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café!

2^ND DATE ADDED

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CRUISE THROUGH
THE CANALS OF PGI

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19^TH at 7:00 PM

Cost: $15 per person

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY NOON ON
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3^RD

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join Capt. Louie and thirty-three of your BSGAC friends as we explore the beautiful canals of PGI and view the Holiday lights decorating the homes and waterfronts along the canals. Our first group excursion sold out in 3 hours and Capt. Louise is reserving a second night for us on December 19^th. We have 33 slots available, and this excursion will sell out quickly also! Join your friends and get into the Holiday spirit as you cruise the canals and view the beautiful Holiday displays and decorations. The trip will leave at 7 PM from Laishley Marina in Punta Gorda. Sign up now at the Administration Office.

HOLIDAY SEASON TRIP TO
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS IN SARASOTA

THURSDAY. DECEMBER 16^TH

Cost: $16 Per Person

Experience a guided tour of nature in bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a 9.5 acre tropical oasis on the sparkling shores of Sarasota Bay. Here you will encounter the world’s most spectacular living collection of rare tropical plants in open-air and under-glass displays, including orchids and bromeliads. More than 150 scientific expeditions to rainforests around the world have contributed to our collection of thousands of living plants – truly a wonder to see! This event will need a minimum of 19 people. The guided tour begins at 10:30. Your group leader will be Patti Orrigo of the BSGAC Activity Committee. You must provide your own transportation.

DIRECTIONS TO THE GARDENS: From Interstate 75, take Exit 210 (Fruitville Road, formerly Exit 39) west about 7 miles all the way to the end; turn left onto U.S. 41; go through three sets of traffic lights; slow down and get in the right lane; take the first right on Palm Avenue just after the large curve. The entrance to the Gardens is at the end of the block on the right; parking is across from the entrance.

The tour will be followed by an optional group lunch at Marina Jacks’s (cost of lunch not included with tour).

Plan on joining your friends and neighbors for what is sure to be an exciting and entertaining outing

TRIP TO VIEW AN OUTDOOR TRAINING SESSION
OF THE WORLD FAMOUS LIPIZZAN STALLIONS

HORSES OF BATTLE, HORSES OF BALLET

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2101

COST: $5.00 PER PERSON

The “Lipizzan Stallions” have been delighting audiences for 40 years with their performances in packed arenas across the US, in Canada, Europe and Australia. Over the years, over 23 million people have seen this internationally acclaimed spectacle! Their tour features 12 to 14 of the stallions – descendants of a line that can be traced back to Carthage more than 2,000 years ago. They bring to their shows 400 years of European history, performing amazing leaps and maneuvers.

Unfortunately, they do not usually schedule a formal performance in Florida. However, we have a unique opportunity to view an outdoor training session at their winter home in Myakka City, Florida! The BSGAC is planning a group trip on Saturday, December 11th to view one of these sessions. Your group leader for this outing will be Patti Orrigo, member of the BSGAC Activities Committee.

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 5 PM on December 6th. As a group we will have assigned parking and bleacher type seating. After the performance, a casual lunch may be purchased at the facility (hot dogs, brats, popcorn, lemonade, soda and coffee).

It is requested that we arrive by 9:30 am. The training session begins at 10 am and lasts about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The drive from Burnt Store takes about one hour and 15 minutes. Directions taking Route I75 North to exit 210 are on their website – www.hlipizzans.com or you may use MapQuest or your GPS for alternate routes. The address is 32755 Singletary Rd., Myakka City, Florida, 34251. The phone number is 941-322-1511.

Plan on joining your friends and neighbors for what is sure to be an exciting and entertaining outing

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CRUISE THROUGH
THE CANALS OF PGI

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10^TH at 7:00 PM

Cost: $15 per person

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join Capt. Louie and thirty of your BSGAC friends as we explore the beautiful canals of PGI and view the Holiday lights decorating the homes and waterfronts along the canals. This is an excellent photo trip and sold out quickly last season. The trip will leave at 7 PM from Laishley Marina in Punta Gorda. Sign up now at the Administration Office.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY GOLF CART PARADE
and BOAT DECORATING CONTEST

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6^th, 2010 --- 5:30 PM

OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON- MEMBERS!

The Holiday Season is fast approaching. In keeping with Burnt Store tradition we excitedly look forward to this year’s Golf Cart Parade scheduled for Monday, Dec 6th. If you haven’t yet done so, get those thinking caps on and those creative juices flowing. In past years, the themes and ideas of the participants have provided the community with a sight to behold as our Holiday Cart Parade winds its way throughout the Community. What better way is there to kick off the Holiday Season? There is no need to register your golf cart in advance – just show up at the Golf Club. This community event is open to the entire community – members and non-members alike. Following the parade everyone is invited back to the Linkside Café for the announcement of awards by Dockmaster Peggy Wark and our Club Manager Diane Mattas. Join us for an evening of Holiday merriment! The bar will be open and our regular lunch and light fare menus will be available.

Many in the community line the roadways every year and enjoy watching the parade. This year the carts will leave at dusk and will follow the following route. From the Clubhouse the carts will proceed down Osprey #1 cart path, turn right on Big Pine Lane, turn left on Big Pass Lane, and then turn right on Islamorada. From there they will proceed to Cape Cole Blvd, turn left to Matecumbe Key Road, and then turn right on Matecumbe Key Rd. The parade will then drive to the end of Matecumbe Key Rd and turn around at the guard gate. The carts will travel back up Matecumbe Key Rd to the Marina and turn right into the parking lot at the Dockmaster’s Office. They will then continue to the gas dock and turn right, continuing past the Keel Club and then turn right to Matecumbe Key Rd. The parade will turn left on Matecumbe Key Rd to Cape Cole Blvd, then turn right on Cape Cole Blvd and continue back to the clubhouse. We hope to see lots of our friends along the route!

FREE HOLIDAY KEYBOARD CONCERT

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFE

FEATURING KEYBOARDIST CARY PRICE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

3 – 5:30 PM

HAPPY HOUR DRINK PRICES

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Everyone is invited to join us at the Linkside Café on Friday, December 3^rd as keyboardist Cary Price will be performing a free “Sounds of the Season” Holiday Concert during Happy Hour from 3 – 5:30 pm. This annual event is sure to get everyone in the Holiday spirit! Cary has appeared at the Linkside Café courtesy of Fletcher Music several times and his concerts have been enjoyed by all. Happy hour prices will be in effect and the regular lunch menu will be available until 5:00 pm. Plan on arriving early to assure your seat. This event is open to the Public. Although no reservations will be accepted and are not required, it will assist us greatly in the planning process if those planning to attend would sign up in advance at the Administration Office to give us an idea of how many people will be attending. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Cost of the class is $25 per student. We have on hand 10 training manuals which will be given to each student several days prior to the beginning of each class so that the book may be reviewed prior to class. These books must be returned at the conclusion of class to be passed on to the next group of students. You may purchase your own manual at a cost of $10 if you would like to do that.

SUNSET / MOONLIGHT KAYAK PADDLE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND --- 4:30 PM

Limited to 10 people

Cost:

$40 for two people in a tandem kayak (rental)

$30 for one person (rental)

$20 if you have your own kayak

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join your friends and Florida Paddlesports for a leisurely paddle out of the marina and view our beautiful Florida sunset and admire the rising moon. Participants must have prior kayak experience. This cannot be your first time in a kayak. We will depart at the launch area of the marina at 4:30 PM. Sunset is 5:35 PM. We will return at approximately 7 PM. Please bring a flashlight or a headlamp. Register now at the Administration office.

“COUNTRY COOKIN” BUFFET

THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16^TH

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Join us this coming Tuesday, November 16^th for our delicious “Country Cookin” Buffet at the Linkside Café. Season is upon us and the restaurant fills quickly, so plan on arriving early to get your table! Our buffets are available every Tuesday from 5 – 8 PM. The themes change weekly, so check your email to keep up with the “Buffet of the Week”. Happy hour prices are in effect every Tuesday evening until close.

Tuesday, November 16^th

5 pm until 8 pm

Country Cookin’ Buffet Menu

Cost: $12.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
(15% discount to BSGAC members)

Tossed Salad
Tender Hot Roast Beef Sandwich and Gravy
Savory Hot Sliced Turkey Sandwich and Gravy
Tender Young Sweet Peas
Mashed Potatoes
Dessert of the day available at additional cost

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16^THAT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on November 16^th. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café!

CPR /AED TRAINING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15^TH

6 – 9:30 PM

INSTRUCTOR: LINDA FARR

$25 PER STUDENT

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

This training will include adult, infant and child CPR as well as techniques for relieving an airway obstruction (choking). Also included in this class will be instruction in the use of the automated external defibrillator. We are very fortunate to have an automated external defibrillator located in the restaurant. Knowledge of the life saving techniques of rapid CPR and defibrillation and treatment of a choking victim is critical in the unfortunate event of an emergency.

This class is a one-evening class which takes about 3½ hours. Upon completion of this class students will be certified by the American Heart Association for a 2-year period.

BABCOCK RANCH WILDERNESS ADVENTURE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Cost: $21.50 per person

Join your friends from the BSGAC for a two hour open air bus tour of the famous Babcock Ranch. This area, soon to be developed, is an opportunity to see all kinds of native wildlife, beautiful forests and wetlands before development begins. You will be accompanied by a naturalist who will describe all that we see on the tour as well as give us a very interesting history of the ranch. This tour presents a rare photo opportunity. It is just a short ride to the ranch from Burnt Store. The 90 minute bus tour begins promptly at 10 am. Plan to arrive by 9:30 am. (You will have time to see the museum and gift shop before and after the bus tour). If you wish to stay for lunch after the tour they offer casual dining on premises at the “Gator Shack”. For more information about the facility, including the tour and restaurant, visit their website at:

www.babcockwilderness.com

Directions:

Allow 45 minutes driving time from Burnt Store Community.
Take I75 South to Exit 143 – Left on Bayshore Rd, drive 3.4 miles
Left on Rt. 31 North/78E – continue on Rt. 31 North 9 miles
Entrance on Right – Green sign will say “Babcock Eco Tour”, White sign will say “Sod Farm”
Drive 2.5 miles to parking area

Do not rely on GPS system, as it may lead you to various areas of the ranch and not to the entrance to the tours.

POKER RUN PLANNED FOR

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7th

SEVEN MORE VOLUNTEER DEALERS NEEDED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

The Activity Committee is again planning to offer a Poker Run to the Community on Sunday, November 7th. Our Poker Runs are always a fantastic success and are enjoyed by everyone who participates. We are looking for a minimum of 10 Marina residents to volunteer to be dealers from 3-5 pm. (We say Marina residents because we would like to stay away from a situation where we have lots of golf carts darting back and forth across Vincent and through the Lakes). So far we have three volunteers and we need seven more to put on this event. Dealers are asked to greet participants at their homes, shuffle a deck of 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 and places the card back in the deck. 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. Everyone who has volunteered to be a dealer for past Poker Runs thoroughly enjoyed this activity. Volunteer dealers will be given an orientation prior to the event and will be given reserved seating at the dinner! Those willing to act as dealers for this fun event should contact Cliff Ritterpusch as soon as possible! Cliff can be reached by phone at 941-621-2709 or by email at: critterpusch@yahoo.com.

BURNT STORE GOLF AND ACTIVITY
CLUB FLEA MARKET

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6th --- 8 a.m.

On Saturday, November 6th 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 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.

CPR /AED CLASSES PLANNED

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8^th --- 6 – 9:30 PM

INSTRUCTOR: LINDA FARR

$25 PER STUDENT

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

The Staff of the BSGAC has been scheduled to be certified / re-certified in current CPR techniques and the use of the automated external defibrillator which is located in the Linkside Café hanging on the wall next to the bar. There are 3 openings remaining in the class on Monday, November 8th which is now open to the membership. If you would like to take this class, please register as soon as possible. If we have additional people wishing to sign up after this class has been filled we will begin a waiting list and attempt to schedule another class.

This training will include adult, infant and child CPR as well as techniques for relieving an airway obstruction (choking). Also included in this class will be instruction in the use of the automated external defibrillator. We feel that it is extremely important that we all are up to date with this important training. Knowledge of the life saving techniques of rapid CPR and defibrillation are critical in the unfortunate event of an emergency.

This class is a one-evening class which takes about 3½ hours. Upon completion of this class students will be certified by the American Heart Association for a 2-year period.

If interested, please sign up at the Administration Office so that we can get an idea of how many additional classes will be needed. You will be notified as openings exist and may register and pay at that time.

“TOTAL WINE”
HISTORY AND TASTING OF SPANISH WINES!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH --- 6:30 – 8:30 PM

COST: $23 PER PERSON

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

You don’t want to miss our next wine-tasting event scheduled for Friday, November 5th at the Linkside Café! Samples include 8 different wines including tapas! Martha and Pete will be conducting the seminar with a brief overview of the history and tasting of Spanish wine. Sampling will include wines from some of the best vineyards in Spain. This event is limited to 50 people, so make your reservation as soon as possible at the Administration Office.

BSGAC DESSERT SERIES

“THE SEMINOLE WAR AND
THE HISTORY OF THE SEMINOLES IN FLORIDA”

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th

Dessert 6:30 PM, Lecture 7 – 8:30 PM

Cost: $10 per person

BSGAC Members Only

This informative program will be presented by distinguished lecturer, artist and historian Guy LeBree who has lived with the Seminole tribe of Florida his entire life. A self-taught artist, his works appear in the American Indian Exhibit of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Come and enjoy some of his magnificent work as Guy talks about the history of the Seminole tribe. Chief James Billie has described Guy as a real historian of the tribe and trusts him to pass on the histories of his people. Don’t miss this wonderful interactive lecture. Register now at the Administration Office.

LADIES FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26th

11:30 AM

COST: $22 PER PERSON

The Activity Committee in conjunction with Talbots Department Store will be presenting a fashion show and luncheon at the Linkside Café on Tuesday, October 26th. This event sells out quickly so do not delay making your reservation. Seating is limited for 60 guests in a horseshoe configuration for optimal viewing of the fashion show. Please arrive at 11:30 so that the luncheon may be served promptly at noon. There will be no food allowed on the tables during the fashion show. The show will take place following lunch, and door prizes and raffles will round out the festivities! Reservations must be made at the Administration Office by noon on Tuesday, October 19th. When making your reservation please be prepared to choose your lunch choice from the below selections:

MENU SELECTIONS

Blue Cheese and Pears Salad with

Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Southwest Chicken Wrap with a Side Salad

Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Entrée selections include rolls, iced tea, fountain soda or coffee and chocolate cookies for dessert!

CRUISE UP HISTORIC HUNTER’S CREEK!

PONTOON BOAT TRIP AND LUNCH
ABOARD THE “PEGGY JEAN”

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21st

TOTAL COST FOR BOAT TOUR AND LUNCH IS $32 PER PERSON

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

MEET AT LAISHLEY MARINA AT 9:30 AM

BOAT DEPARTS AT 10 AM

AND RETURNS APPROXIMATELY 1 PM

Join your friends for a beautiful cruise up historic Hunter’s Creek! We will join Captain Louie on his boat at Laishley Marina and for the next 3 hours explore some of the most beautiful tributaries of the Peace River. See large nesting sites of herons, view the waterways frequently used by the Calusa Indians, see some of the early settlers’ homes and some of the most beautiful developed properties. Bring your camera and binoculars as Capt. Louie narrates our trip. As we return to the marina the group will enjoy a great lunch provided by Dean’s as part of this tour. Space is limited so register early at the Administration Office.

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

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 October 19th. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café!

BSGAC DESSERT SERIES

BURNT STORE ROAD: POLITICS & REALITY

PRESENTER: BOB REICHERT

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18

DESSERT 6:30 PM, LECTURE 7 PM

COST: $5.00

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Are you wondering if Burnt Store Road will ever get expanded? Are you interested in the time line for this construction and how the politics behind this undertaking will affect the proposed expansion? Join us for coffee and dessert as Bob Reichert tells us about the expansion/widening project and hear some of the local politicians give their views as well. We are all aware of the dangers of Burnt Store Road. You won’t want to miss this program. Register now at the Administration Office.

HEALTHY BRAIN SERIES II
STAY SHARP AS YOU GROW OLDER

OCTOBER 13, 20, 27 and NOVEMBER 3

TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

COST: $20 for all 4 classes

Back by popular demand! Those members who attended this series last year raved about how it helped them to improve their cognitive abilities! These series is returning and many new activities will be offered in the program. If you have taken Series I, you will find that this series is just as useful as much of the presentation is new. Likewise, there is no need to have taken Series I to take this series. To stay sharp as you grow older, take steps to keep your brain adaptable. Exercise, mental stimulation, and other measures can help your brain adapt to new demands; a capability known as neuroplasticity. Sue Maxwell, Director of Gerontology at Lee Memorial Hospital, will conduct these two hour sessions. Register now at the Administration Office.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

“ZUMBA GOLD” CLASSES

RETURN TO THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

THURSDAYS EVENINGS, 6-7 PM

OCTOBER 21, 28, NOVEMBER 4, 11, and 18

INSTRUCTOR: BRAD DUNAWAY

Cost: $12 per session or $40
For the 4 – week package

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

We are excited to announce that Brad Dunaway is returning this fall and is looking forward to resuming the hugely popular ZUMBA classes. These classes will be held on the lanai of the Linkside Café on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM beginning on October 13th. You may sign up for individual classes or for the entire series.

Zumba Gold is a fitness program designed to take exciting Latin and International dance rhythms and bring the original Zumba program to the active older adult, beginner participant, etc. This fun Latin inspired dance program includes Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Rock and Roll. These programs are guaranteed to provide the participant with a safe and effective total body workout in a party-like atmosphere. It is fun, different, easy and effective.

BSGAC DESSERT SERIES

IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION,
DETECTION AND TRUE RESTORATION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6^th --- 6:30 PM

Cost: $5 per person

Presented by: Caroline Singleton
Risk Management and Identity Theft Specialist

Do you think you are immune to America’s fastest growing white collar crime? Guess again. Identity theft has shown no respect for age, gender or race when choosing its next victim. It has surpassed the world wide drug trade to become the largest crime in history. Don’t be a victim. Register for this invaluable presentation now at the Administration Office!

LEARN TO KAYAK
AN “ON THE WATER” EXPERIENCE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14

Instructor: Jory Pearson

9:30 am until 1:30 pm

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS

Cost: $45 per person which includes rental and instructions
(If you own your own kayak the cost is $25 per person)

Jory Pearson, instructor and owner of “Florida Paddle Sports” will instruct this 4 hour class designed to provide you with all the basic techniques of kayaking. You will spend about one hour in classroom basics (on the patio at the clubhouse) and then proceed to the marina where you will be provided with a kayak and related necessary equipment to learn and enjoy with instructor supervision. Register now at the Administration Office.

BSGAC DESSERT SERIES KICKS OFF
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30^th

BIG CYPRESS SWAMP SLIDE SHOW AND DISCUSSION
OF THE BIG CYPRESS SWAMP AND THE EVERGLADES

DESSERT: 6:30 PM

PRESENTATION: 7 – 8:30 pm

COST: $10 per person

Naturalist and wildlife artist “Nature” Dave Mathewson is a 5^th generation herbalist raised in Punta Gorda. His grandfather, along with five uncles, ran a commercial fishing business and named the small islands along our harbor shores. His research in Big Cypress is nationally known. His trek through the swamp will have you mesmerized!

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT IS TUESDAY, SEPT 21st

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! The next BUNCO game will be played on September 21st. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café!

KARAOKE AT THE LINKSIDE CAFE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24^th

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

KARAOKE BY PATRICK SMITH

KITCHEN OPEN 5-7 PM
KARAOKE BY PATRICK SMITH 6 – 9 PM

Ok, all of you American Idol wannabes – here is your chance to shine! On the 4^th Tuesday of every month we have a great evening of song and dance as our local talent steps up to the mike! Get your friends together and plan on joining us on Tuesday, August 31^st. If you don’t wish to sing along, get a group up to the mike! Those who don’t wish to sing can simply enjoy the music and dance along to the tunes while enjoying a fun evening with your friends. This event is open to the public so spread the word. The kitchen will be offering our summer menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, wings, nachos, calamari, egg rolls, salads and sandwiches as well as our signature dish of angel hair pasta with chicken, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes.

HAPPY HOUR DRINK PRICES WILL BE IN EFFECT ALL NIGHT

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17^th --- 7 – 9 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! This month we will be playing on August 24^th. Bunco is a dice game that is played in tables of 4. It is very simple to learn and is loads of fun! It is a simple game of luck so no previous experience is needed. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café! The restaurant will be serving dinner from 5 – 7 PM offering our summer menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, wings, nachos, calamari, egg rolls, salads and sandwiches as well as our signature dish of angel hair pasta with chicken, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes. Help to assure that the restaurant remains open on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer by supporting us for dinner!

KARAOKE RETURNS TO THE BSGAC!

TUESDAY, JULY 27^TH

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

KARAOKE BY PATRICK SMITH

KITCHEN OPEN 5-7 PM

KARAOKE BY PATRICK SMITH 6 – 9 PM

Ok, all of you American Idol wannabes – here is your chance to shine! On the 4^th Tuesday of every month we have a great evening of song and dance as our local talent steps up to the mike! Get your friends together and plan on joining us on Tuesday, July 27th. If you don’t wish to sing along, get a group up to the mike! Those who don’t wish to sing can simply enjoy the music and dance along to the tunes while enjoying a fun evening with your friends. This event is open to the public so spread the word. The kitchen will be offering our summer menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, wings, nachos, calamari, egg rolls, salads and sandwiches as well as our signature dish of angel hair pasta with chicken, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes.

HAPPY HOUR DRINK PRICES WILL BE IN EFFECT ALL NIGHT

NEXT BUNCO NIGHT IS TUESDAY, JULY 20th

AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

7 – 9 PM

ENTRY FEE $10.00 PER PERSON

ADVANCE SIGN-UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Join us at the Linkside Café on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month for a fun and exciting evening of BUNCO! This month we will be playing on July 20th. Last month we drew a crowd of almost 40 players and a fantastic time was had by everyone. The more players that sign up the higher the payouts become and the more prizes that we can give out! Bunco is a dice game that is played in tables of 4. It is very simple to learn and is loads of fun! It is a simple game of luck so no previous experience is needed. 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. Please be prepared to pay your $10 entry fee in cash at the time of sign-up. Prior to the games, plan on joining us for dinner at the Linkside Café! The restaurant will be serving dinner from 5 – 7 PM offering our summer menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, wings, nachos, calamari, egg rolls, salads and sandwiches as well as our signature dish of angel hair pasta with chicken, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes. Help to assure that the restaurant remains open on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer by supporting us for dinner!

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