PRESIDENT'S LETTER:   April, 2026

Hello CSOC Members!

April is here and we can all look forward to some great events and hopefully a few showers to wash away some of the pollen we are all experiencing.

March events were organized by Joan Steighner and Regina Erpenbeck.  They did a fabulous job lining up some fun for us.  The Ultimate Game Show Trivia at the Doesn’t Matter Bar and Grill was well attended and we all gave it our best shot at Trivia. Knowing we like games, a Game Night was planned at the Sun Colony Club House. This proved to be so much fun and a perfect venue. We all had fun learning Five Kings and Left, Right and Center.  Lunch at Spice C was delicious as was lunch at Flynn’s Irish Tavern. One of the highlights of the month was the play Senior Living: Love, Sex and Orthopedic Shoes.  We laughed and also appreciated the poignancy of this play. Regina, you carried the second act and we were all impressed.  Please keep us informed of any more plays that you may be involved with. The final activity was lunch with Music Bingo at the Mariana Bar and Grill, which was well attended and enjoyed by all.

John Schwartz worked with Diamond Tours and organized a wonderful trip to Jacksonville, Amelia Island and Saint Augustine.  At last count, 36 of us had a great time and found a way to enjoy Florida even on rainy, cloudy and cool days.  Karen McCurry planned a movie, trivia and Bingo games (with prizes) that kept us entertained on the bus ride. We received some history lessons from our wonderful tour guides while we toured the Kingsley Plantation, Amelia Island and Saint Augustine. Jacksonville is a growing city and the narrated boat ride on the Saint John’s river was interesting.  Those of us who helped in various ways can say we certainly got more than we gave, as we witnessed so many smiles, laughter and enjoyment from everyone. Our bus trips are so much fun. If you missed out on this one, please be sure to join us for the next one. Thank you to Karen and John for working so hard to make all of this happen.

April events have been organized by Debbie Peacock and Elena Moglia. Look at the website for the latest offerings. Be sure to log in and register for all that interest you. There is still plenty of room left for new sign-ups. The variety of activities is impressive. Check out: The River Island Adventures Kayak Tour, Jazz at Carolina Steak and Seafood, Green Swamp Nature Preserve tour and lunch at Patio’s afterward, and the Thirsty Thursday Pelican’s Game.  In addition, one of our new members, Rosemary Farrell, is hosting a Dance Showcase. All types of dances will be featured and she has saved 20 spots for our members to attend this free/donations accepted event. 

John Schwartz has sent emails to those going on the trip to Portugal. Be sure to read your emails and respond with information that he requests.

Our April Club Meeting will take place at the Giant Crab at 6:00 on Tuesday, April 14.   Please register by Friday, April 11 so that we can let the Crab know how many to expect. Our meeting attendance has been excellent and we have welcomed many new visitors and new members as a result. Please note, the food provided is only for those club members and guests that are in attendance. Only take what you can eat at the meeting, being aware that we have quite a number in attendance and we all want to enjoy what is offered. As a special note, our May meeting will be May 5 at the Giant Crab. We will celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

We need members to host monthly events.  At our last meeting, Elena asked you to think about signing up to coordinate events for the summer and fall months.  Be prepared to volunteer to do this at our next meeting or call Elena immediately and ask her which months need coordinators.  You will have a step-by-step instruction sheet to follow and any board member will be available, should you need help. It’s easier than you think and way more fun than you can imagine. 

An attitude of gratitude goes a long way. It can make someone’s day. It can change your own life in an instant. Think of that as you participate in the club activities. Extend gratitude to each other, our board, committee chairs, event coordinators and all of those who work in the places where we go for our events.

In closing, thank you for reading this letter, participating in all the ways that you can, and making this club a memorable part of each of our lives.

 

Sincerely,

Annie Laurie Lehman

President

annielaurie8486@gmail.com

267-261-0031