AUGUST 2008                                                                  VOLUME: VIII

PUBLISHER: Pat Spanitz                                        CIRCULATION: Volunteers

Riviera Golf Estates Website: www.rivieragolfestates.org

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR NEWSLETTER

During the months of JULY and AUGUST, there will be NO NEWSLETTER DELIVERIES. If you are interested in getting a copy of the newsletter for those months, please stop at the Riviera Clubhouse to pick one up. These copies are usually available a few days prior to the first Saturday of the month.

Just by chance, if there are any of our delivery persons interested in picking up the necessary number of copies of the newsletter for their route, please come to the office to get these copies and you should know how many copies you will need for the people on your route who are not away at this time.

LETTER TO THE RESIDENTS

Since we are in the midst of summer, we are using our air-conditioning systems to the max. Unfortunately, there are residents using the clubhouse, kitchen and annex facilities that lower the thermostats and FORGET to return the temperature to its normal setting of 78 degrees. THIS IS COSTLY TO ALL of us, especially since Florida Power & Light (FPL) has recently raised the rates another 16%. We are constantly trying to conserve and keep our dues down to an acceptable level. PLEASE HELP BY RESETTING THE THERMOSTAT CONTROL TO 78 DEGREES WHEN YOU LEAVE THE PREMISES.

NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY

The Board has put the final stamp of approval on the “New” Riviera Golf Estates signs at the County Barn Road Entrance. The signs will be made of a plastic/resin type material and should last for many, many years.

Our pool had to be drained and certain changes made in order to meet new county codes. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Our buildings have been inspected by a qualified company regarding our hurricane protection. This official report has been turned over to our insurance company with the anticipation of obtaining a reduction in our insurance rates.

TIP OF THE MONTH

An Energy Saver: Before you run your dishwasher, be sure to run hot water in your sink so that the water is heated and the dishwasher doesn’t have to use electricity to heat the water prior to washing the dishes.

If possible, find a container to save the water you are running, in an effort to conserve and keep it for water that may be needed in case of a hurricane.

Len Bulat, for the Board of Directors

BULLETIN BOARD

S O C I A L    A C T I V I T I E S

LOIS' COMMENTS

Our entertainment was good, the food was delicious and every one was in the good spirits for the July 4th Celebration at the clubhouse. Thanks to the entire crew that willingly helped out to allow everything to "come together" with the right timing.

A special "thank you" to the four cooks that weathered the outside heat and did a great job on the grills, they were Len Bulat, Lenny DeFranco, Joe Furgasso and Tim Coleman. With well trained help like this, how can it fail! Everyone had a great time!

We received several good tips from our speaker on "safety" at the July Luncheon. Our speaker was Connie Ledbetter from the Collier County Sheriff’s office. It was good to refresh our thoughts on safety in our every day routine in our community. We are fortunate to have our "Neighborhood Watch" that will be in full force as we kick off the Fall Season.

Our lunch was delicious, our ladies always do a fine job preparing their special dish. Thank you for your participation.

If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please call me at 793-0317 or email me at: kean2naples@embarqmail.com

Lois Kean, Social Activities

COFFEE HOUR

Our August Coffee Hour will be held on Saturday August 2nd, 2008, at the Clubhouse, from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM. Come and enjoy a hot brew, served by our "Coffee Ladies," Cecile Packer and Deloris Parker. This is the time to buy your tickets for any activities you care to attend during the month of August. We need all of you!

Dottie Hilgartner, 775-9803

RIVIERA CLUB DINNER

The Riviera Club Dinner will be held at Norm’s located in the Village Falls complex on Thursday, August 14th, with cocktails at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:30 PM. Come and enjoy the fun with your friends and neighbors. There will be live music for dancing after 8:00 PM. Tickets will be $24.00, per person and will be on sale at the August Coffee Hour. This price includes your entrée, rolls, coffee, tea or a soft drink, dessert (fudge ripple ice cream topped with strawberries,) and gratuity. Your choices for the entrée are:

• 1. Prime Rib, salad, vegetable, baked or sweet mashed potatoes
• 2. Broiled Walleye, salad, vegetable, baked or sweet mashed potatoes
• 3. Specialty salad, a medley of artichokes, hearts of palm, mushrooms and pimentos in a marinade atop a bed of lettuce, topped with chicken breast or chopped walnuts.

For further information, please call June Tinius at 793-6145 or Linda Ratliff at 417-2888.

Dottie Hilgartner, 775-9803

COMMUNITY LUNCHEON

Our August Luncheon will be for everyone, so bring your spouse and your friends to the Riviera Clubhouse on Thursday, August 21st, at 11:00 AM, for our Social Hour. Lunch will be served at Noon.

Lunch will consist of a Salad Plate, Dessert and Drink.

A representative from Grace Place for Children and Families will be our speaker and will talk about that organization’s place in our community. Food Banks are near depletion this year due to the slow economy. Grace Place would appreciate our donations. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help replenish the Grace Place Food Bank. They are desperately in need of the following items: Powdered milk, cereal, cans of fruit, cans of meat, such as Tuna, Chicken and Spam. A donation box will be placed by the entrance door.

The cost will be $7.00, per person. You may purchase your tickets at the August 2nd, Coffee Hour or by contacting either Dotte Hilgartner at 775-9803 or Kay Randazzo at 775-7187.

June Tinius,793-6145

LABOR DAY OUTING

The very first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City. Soon it became wide spread over the country in recognition and respect for our laborers. Even though many of us are retired, let’s not forget about our laborers that have given us strength, pride, security and the life style that we enjoy today. It’s appropriate that we continue to pay tribute on Labor Day to our American workers.

Our summers seem to pass so quickly and now it’s time to plan Labor Day Celebration. This year Labor Day is the very first day of September and we will once again observe this National Holiday in big fashion.

Ladies, we will ask you once again to dig deep into the recipe box and bring your very favorite recipe of a veggie, salad or dessert to the potluck dinner on September 1st, 2008, at the Clubhouse, starting at 5:00 PM for Social Hour, 6:00 PM for Dinner. Fried chicken, rolls, butter and all paper and plasticware will be furnished. Some spirits will be furnished as well. We promise that you will have a good time and there is a good possibility there will be surprises. Cost for the evening will be $5.00 per person. Purchase your tickets at the August 2, 2008, Coffee Hour. After the Coffee Hour please call: Lois Kean at 793-0317 or Barbara Wayner at 417-9349.

CLUBS AND GROUPS

AQUATIC EXERCISES

We get together every morning, but Sunday, at 9:00 AM. Our exercise routine takes about one (1) hour. On these hot days, what better place to meet and have fun with your friends, than our lovely pool.

If you have any questions, please call Kitty Kleppinger at 774-4725.

ART GROUP

The Riviera Art Group is beginning it’s summer schedule. For the "regulars" who will be here all summer, continue doing what you are doing! Any questions, call Jan Orford at 793-0971.

BINGO

THERE WILL BE NO BINGO DURING THE MONTHS OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. Watch your newsletter in the fall to see on what date Bingo resumes.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office offers free home checks to inform the homeowner of poor security. To schedule a free security inspection for a home, call Crime Prevention, at 793-9391. After the inspection, the deputy will leave a written report documenting his or her findings and list recommendations for increasing security. Remember to check out the Sheriff’s website at www.colliersheriff.org for more information, facts and tips on staying safe.

Watch for dates in October, when I hope to schedule Neighborhood Watch Training Sessions put on by the Sheriff’s Office for all residents who may be interested.

Finally, thanks to the Block Captains and all of the other residents who remain Watchful!

If you have any questions, please call John Richardson, 774-0364

RIVIERA COMPUTER CLUB

The RGE Computer Club has now grown to 139 members, and is meeting throughout the summer for those who are in residence. Emails to seasonal residents will assist them in keeping up to date with Club happenings. It seems the members are helping the economy by spending their "stimulus" money to purchase new computers, additional RAM, and switching to DSL internet access from dial-up. The Tech Squad has assisted in setting up several of these upgrades.

If you have any questions about the Club or would like to join (dues are only $15 or $20 for member and spouse), please contact any of the following individuals:

• Dwight Kehoe, President (732-1520)
• Anna Fahnley, Secretary (417-1525)
• Herb Noren, Treasurer (793-2916)
• Allen Jost, Sr. Technical Advisor (417-1984,)
• Ron Coughlin, Tech Squad (793-4124)

Computer Tip of the Month:

Did you know that you can download audio books to your computer and listen to them without ever leaving your home? And it‘s FREE! All you need is a Collier County Library Card and a computer. Go to www.colliergov.net/library and click on Downloadable audiobooks. This is a terrific entertainment source for those who are visually impaired or for traveling.

COMPUTER CLUB MEETINGS

• The Photography SIG will NOT meet in July or August.
• The next RGECC General Meeting will be held on Monday, August 11th at 3:00 PM in the Clubhouse, and will be followed by a session of computer tips.
• The next RGECC Lessons gathering will be on Monday, August 25th at 3:00 PM in the Clubhouse.
• The RGECC Tech Squad will meet in the Clubhouse at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 5th and again on Tuesday, August 19th.

Dwight Kehoe, President

dwight@vakdwk.com

PINOCHLE

All pinochle players, we would love to have you join us for an evening of fun, playing pinochle. We play in the Annex Building on Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. See you there. The cost is 50 cents. If you have any questions, please call Susan Larson at 774-2625.

SINGLE’S GROUP (FORMERLY WIDOW’S GROUP)

Many of you have called and showed your interest in getting together to share our concerns, ideas and feelings about life as a single, again. Some of you have requested that men also be included. This is fine!! So..we shall change this to a Single’s Group, now..and anyone who wants to join us is welcome. Just call Gloria at 732-7780

Gloria DeTomaso

776 Charlemagne Blvd.

TENNIS

The Riviera Men and Ladies Tennis Players have joined forces for the summer months and are playing, as presently noted on the Calendar of Events, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:15 AM. Any questions please call either Harry Nuzum at 775-4920 or Helen Mavity at 793-3204.

TRAVEL NEWS

CI Travel - Welcome Back Cruise - November 2-9, 2008, on the Crown Princess is still available. There are enough people signed up so that a bus will come to our Clubhouse to pick us up. (I do not know who is going and would appreciate it if you would call me and let me know if you are going.) I will have layouts of the ship available so that you can see where your stateroom is located. They will be available at the August Coffee Hour.

This cruise will travel the Eastern Caribbean, leaving from Ft. Lauderdale with stops in St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Grand Turk and Princess Cay. The total cost includes roundtrip transportation to the ship, cruise, port charges, taxes, annual cocktail party and more:

• Inside room is $699.00 pp
• Outside (obstructed) room $799.00 pp
• Balcony room from $999.00, per person

See flyer on Bulletin Board. They will list all pertinent information. Call CI Travel and ask for either Suzanne or Carolyn at 597-2962 and let them know you are with the Riviera Group. Also, please let me know if you book.

Carol Crislip, 775-3668

NOTE FROM THE RIVIERA WEBMASTER

If you would like your Event listed on the Riviera Website Bulletin Board on the computer, go to www.rivieragolfestates.org and provide the information using the Contact Us feature near the bottom of every page or navigation bar. List your name, email address and a short description of your event with dates, costs etc. Click "Submit" and then click "Continue". The Bulletin Board can be reached by clicking on it. Its the first item on the navigation bar on the first page. Any questions, call Larry Larkin, Webmaster, at 793-2961.

DATES TO REMEMBER

RIVIERA GOLF ESTATES ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Riviera Golf Estates Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008, at the Riviera Golf Course. The times are as follows: 8:00 AM for Check-in at the Golf Course and a Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM. The price will be $40.00 for Golf and Dinner and $15.00 for Dinner Only.

Be sure to sign up so that we can make our plans for this event. There is a sign up sheet posted on the Bulletin Board in the Clubhouse. Get your foursomes lined up and sign up as soon as possible. There will be more news on this event in the coming newsletters. If you have any questions, please contact either Dick Wells, Chairman, at 775-6919, or Dex Spanitz, 417-3557.

A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S

ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY LISTS

Please contact Pat Spanitz, at 417-3557, with any additions or deletions regarding Anniversaries or Birthdays for residents of the Riviera Golf Estates. Thank you.

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to all of those celebrating August Anniversaries!!

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to all Riviera Residents with birthdays in August!

NEW NEIGHBORS

Michael & Linda Forrester - 104 Bordeaux Circle

Marie Sierocki - 134 Belle Isle Circle

OBITUARIES

Charlie Frost - 1930 -2008

Richard Reitinger - 1932 - 2008

Paul Sandborg - 1921 - 2008 (Former Resident)

DEADLINE FOR THE SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER WILL BE

AUGUST 25st, 2008. THANK YOU!

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR CLUBHOUSE

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR ROOM 1 (MEETING ROOM) ANNEX

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR ROOM 2 (POKER ROOM) ANNEX