FEBRUARY 2010                                                     VOLUME: II

PUBLISHER: Pat Spanitz                           CIRCULATION: Volunteers

RIVIERA GOLF ESTATES WEBSITE: www.rivieragolfestates.org

RIVIERA TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

It is that time of the year, again, to update our Riviera Telephone Directory.  If any changes have been made to your name, address or telephone number since our last printing, please stop by the Clubhouse, review the existing information, and make any necessary changes. The telephone directory will be located outside our office.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

LETTER TO RESIDENTS

Welcome back to all our northern friends. We have experienced a bit of unusual cold weather, however, I hope that’s all behind us so we can enjoy the Florida sunshine.

Have you stopped by the clubhouse recently? The hall and kitchen renovations are 90% completed. Please come and take a look. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

ANNUAL ELECTION & MEETING DATES

Be sure to mark your calendar for these important meetings.

*Candidates Night, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

*Annual Meeting, Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

OUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY

"THE COMPASS GROUP"

Our manager’s name is Bob Delaney. He travels throughout our neighborhood on a weekly basis looking for homes and driveways in need of washing or any other area that may require maintenance or attention. We continue to monitor these areas in order to keep our community looking great.

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ, REGARDING DUMPSTER USE

Many complaints have been received at the office regarding people dumping items in our dumpster. This dumpster is only used for the operation of our clubhouse facility.

If large or unusual items are put in there, an additional charge is made by the Waste Management Company which is an added expense to all of us.

Please dispose of your large items through the normal garbage pick-ups. Large items such as refrigerators, hot water tanks, washing machines, televisions, etc., will be picked up for FREE if you call several days in advance of your normal garbage pick-up day. The phone number is listed on your yellow recycle container.

Len Bulat

for the Board of Directors

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD (ARB)

Applications to be considered by the Board of Directors at the February 23rd Meeting should be submitted to the ARB no later than Tuesday morning, February 16, 2010.

PARTY IN HONOR OF KAY RANDAZZO

A party in honor of Kay Randazzo will be held on Sunday, February 21st, 2010, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM, at our Clubhouse. All Riviera Golf Estates residents are cordially invited to attend this gathering and have an opportunity to thank Kay for her dedication and service to us at Riviera. Her service has truly been a labor of love. She has been on the Board of Directors for nearly twenty (20) years, having just recently retired from that position. She was the President of the Board of Directors for fourteen (14) of those years. We are very fortunate to be part of the Riviera Community which she served so well. NO GIFTS, PLEASE.

BULLETIN BOARD

S O C I A L    A C T I V I T I E S

LOIS' COMMENTS

The finishing touch is being applied to the inside of the Clubhouse. We will be back to our normal scheduling by the first of the month. We encourage everyone to come out at our Coffee Hour and "check out" the new look. We sincerely appreciate the hard work of everyone who assisted in the decorating of our Clubhouse. What a wonderful improvement! What a wonderful community we have!

Despite the cooler weather and work going on inside the Clubhouse, we had a good month of activities. "Thank you" to all of our committees.

Lois Kean, Social Activities

COFFEE HOUR

Our Coffee Hour will be held on Saturday, February 6th, 2010, from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM, at the Clubhouse. This is your opportunity to sign up for the fun activities we have planned for you for this month. February is the busiest month of the year, so plan ahead. Get your group together, collect the money for the entire table and come prepared with a list of those who are in your group. This will save you a lot of time in line. I’ll see you there!! If you have questions or concerns, contact me.

Pam Mullins 774-4180.

A WHITE ELEPHANT AND BAKE SALE

A White Elephant and Bake Goods Sale will be held at the Riviera Clubhouse. Please bring your donated items to the Clubhouse any time after 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 11, 2010. The actual sale will start on Friday, February 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM, until 3:00 PM, also Saturday February 13, during the same hours, 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. You may donate clothes, dishes, tools, pictures, small furniture items, small electrical appliances, towels, linens, jewelry etc. We are giving you time to clean out your closets, garage and attic, the things you never use, but they are too good to throw out. Let’s get goin’!!

PLEASE BRING IN Your BAKE GOODS ON FRIDAY MORNING, February 12th, or Saturday morning, February 13th, the days of the sale, between 8:00 AM & 9:00 AM, There will be someone here to help you display your special dish. We’ll have the coffee pot on!

All proceeds of this sale will go to purchase pictures, accents and window coverings that will further decorate the inside of our Clubhouse. Let’s make this a great sale. If you have any questions about the sale, or if you would like to volunteer to help on Thursday, Friday or Saturday please call:

• Sophia Furgasso 774-1996
• Lois Kean 793-0317
• Pat Langford 793-1104
• Pam Mullins 774-4180

Your help will be appreciated!

GAY 90s PARTY

Let’s Party!! If you’ve reached the age of "90" (or are almost there,) this party is for you. A few years back the Board of Directors elected to set aside a special day to honor the "youngsters" in Riviera.

The date for our Annual Gay 90s Party has been set for Sunday, February 14th, at 4:00 PM. R.S.V.P. by calling the office at 775-3573 or Kay Randazzo at 775-7187. We need to hear from you by calling either of these telephone numbers so that we can get an accurate count of how many will be attending. If you need a ride, transportation will be provided, just call and let us know. Whoever brings you will be a guest and included in the count. If you know anyone in this age group, call and let us know. We’d be delighted to have them at the party.

Kay Randazzo, 775-7187

FEBRUARY LADIES LUNCHEON

The February Ladies Luncheon will be a potluck luncheon at the Clubhouse on Tuesday, February 16th. It’s time to pull out your favorite recipe to share with everyone. Please bring your favorite dish, either a salad, veggie, finger sandwiches, hot dish or dessert. All paper and plastics will be furnished. Tea and coffee will be provided. We will have a good time and all can enjoy our new kitchen. Social hour will begin at 11:00 AM, lunch at 12:00 noon.

Immediately following lunch, we will have a guest speaker from the newly renovated and updated Naples Botanical Garden, showing slides and explain the improvements that have been made. Tickets can be purchased at the February Coffee Hour for $4.00 per person. For tickets or questions after the Coffee Hour, call:

Lois Kean, 793-0317 or Sophia Furgasso, 774-1996

FEBRUARY DANCE

Smooth, classic and sure to entertain, Cahlua & Cream (the band & the drink) will create a fun night out, on Thursday, February 18th, at our Clubhouse starting at 7:00 PM for social time with your friends. Dancing will be from 7:30 to 10:30 PM.

BYOB and your favorite snack to share at your table. Beer and Wine will be available. Tickets may be purchased at the February Coffee Hour for $9.00 per person. If you have any questions, call:

Jeanette Manning, 793-0855 or Lucille Coscarelli, 775-7265

DANCES FOR THE 2010 SEASON

Keep the dates open for our up-coming dances.

• Mar. 16 Kelly & Shelly
• Apr. 10 Center Stage

Barb Wayner 417-9349

DINNER

The February Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 20th, at our Clubhouse with the Social Hour beginning at 5:00 PM and with a delightful dinner at 6:00 PM, catered by Southern Accents. The menu will consist of: A Tuscan Chicken Quarter and Hand Carved Ham, Parsley Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Cole Slaw, Rolls and Butter. Dessert will be a surprise. Coffee, Beer and Wine will be served, but don’t forget to BYOB. Entertainment will be provided, as well. Purchase your tickets for this enjoyable evening at the Coffee Hour for $15.00, per person.

For tickets, or if you have any questions after the Coffee Hour, please call either

Pam Mullins, 774-4180 or Bill Joyce, 775-7638

CLUBS AND GROUPS

ART GROUP

The Riviera Art Group is resuming their regular, Monday Schedule, at our Clubhouse from 1:00 until 3:00 PM, on Monday, February 1st. All residents are welcome to join us. We will be working on our exhibits for the March Coffee Hour. If you have any questions, please call

Jan Orford at 793-0971

BINGO

Come join us for BINGO beginning on Friday, February 5th, and February 19th, at the Annex Building, at 7:00 PM. Yes, that’s right, bingo has been moved to the Annex Building! If you have any questions, please call

Sophia Furgasso at 774-1996

BOCCE

Bocce will be held every Monday and Friday at 9:30 AM. Come, play bocce and have fun. If you have any questions, please call

Gareth W. Blackwell at 732-1648

BOWLING

If you are looking for an afternoon of fun we are looking for you. This years winter season of bowling has started. We bowl for 20 weeks at Woodside Lanes on Radio Road starting at 12:45 PM every Tuesday thru April 6. We currently have 8 full teams but are still needing subs and or full teams. We are not a sanctioned league and just bowl for the fun it, so it is ok if you can’t bowl the entire 20 weeks. Anyone interested please contact

Tamara Weiten 239-331-2939

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

The Riviera Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Friday at 11:45 AM, at the Annex, play begins at Noon. Anyone who plays contract bridge (or party) can play duplicate bridge and is welcome. There is a $5.00 one time fee and the cost is $1.00 to play. Please call for further information.

Dona Rae and Edmun Rutherford, 775-8885

MIXED BRIDGE-TUESDAY NIGHT

Tuesday Night Mixed Bridge is now underway. If you are interested in playing, please put your name on the sign-up sheet in the Card Room at the Annex or call me at the number below. You can sign up as couples or as singles. If you are a single, we will do our best to find you a partner. If you are new to Tuesday Night Bridge, please add your telephone number next to your name as I may need to contact you. Play starts at 7:00 PM. Cost is $0.50. Please call if you have questions.

Larry Larkin 793-2961

RIVIERA CARE WEAR

Don’t forget to drop by our Annual Display and Sale which will take place at the February Coffee Hour. We will display items that have been made to be donated to assisted living facilities, newborns at the hospital and boys and girls at the shelter. Prices are reasonable: $10.00 for baby sets (hat/booties/sweater); $10.00 for baby afghans; $1.00 for miscellaneous knitted and crocheted toys; $10.00 for lap robes; $15.00 for shawls and $5.00 for walker caddies . All proceeds will be used to purchase supplies during the year.

Valentine red hats and booties will be distributed to the newborns this month. Last month’s cold weather spurred additional deliveries of lap robes to the assisted living facilities.

Newborn baby hat and bootie patterns, yarn and needles will be distributed at the Coffee Hour to those of you who wish to participate, but don’t have the basic materials at hand. Thanks again to our neighbors who have generously donated surplus needles and baby yarn.

Anyone interested in participating ( no meetings, work at your own pace) or if you need patterns or supplies just give me a call at 213-1690. Completed items or supplies can be dropped off at my home, 770 Charlemagne Blvd.

Irene Paliulis-Riviera Care Wear Coordinator

RIVIERA CHORUS

We are now practicing for the Spring Concert, on Monday evenings, at 7:00 PM, at the Clubhouse. We are planning a St. Patrick’s Day Theme with a lot of toe-tapping music. We look forward to welcoming all of our wonderful "Snowbirds," singers!

Remember, if you like to sing, come join us on Monday nights for fun and lots of laughter. If you have any questions, please contact

Joan O’Donnell at 774-5182

RIVIERA COMPUTER CLUB

New member dues are $15 for an individual member and $20 for member and spouse. All Club members can get free PC service from the Tech Squad. Interested in joining the Club? Sign up at any of the meetings (schedule below) or contact Dwight Kehoe, Club President (732-1520, dwight@vakdwk.com).

CLUB MEETINGS (ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CLUBHOUSE)

The February business meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 8th at 3:00 PM.

On Monday, February 22nd, at 3:00 PM, we will have a "lessons" gathering and (again) discuss the proper way to forward emails. This is a very important topic and all members are strongly urged to attend.

The Photography Special Interest Group (SIG) will meet on Monday, February 15th at 3:00 PM. If you want to learn how to enhance your photos, this is the gathering for you.

Anyone interested in joining a SIG for upgrading to or discussing the merits of WINDOWS 7 should contact Allen Jost (anjost@westval.com, telephone 417-1984) for session Information.

COMPUTER TIP OF THE MONTH:

Email Petitions are mostly a waste of time and are widely ignored by the intended recipient. The three primary reasons for this are: 1) a broad agenda, 2) multiple copies of the same petition will ultimately be delivered, and 3) electronic "signatures" can not be researched for forgeries. In addition, since so many people do not "forward" properly, many so called petitions are merely a way to collect email addresses for SPAM purposes. A better method to support your cause and sound off is to write letters to your State and Federal congressperson, and use the U.S. Postal Service to deliver it. Hint: Compose and print your letter on your PC, then sign it. And don’t forget to "Save" and "File" it in "My Documents."

Dwight Kehoe, President

dwight@vakdwk.com

RIVIERA TOPLESS CRUISING

Our next trip is scheduled for Thursday February 25, 2010. We will meet at the Clubhouse at 11:00 AM. Our destination is planned to be Stan’s in Goodland. Check the Bulletin Board in the Clubhouse or Annex for details and/or changes. If you have any questions, call

Bill Cannon at 775-7381.

LINE DANCING

Line dancing will held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM at the Clubhouse. It is good exercise for the mind and the body and we are all learning together. Come out and have a little healthy fun. It’s a good way to start the New Year.    Questions, call

Shirlee Stoll at 250-6114

EXERCISE CLASS

Exercise classes are held at the Annex from 9:00AM to 10:00AM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Classes include light impact aerobics with some strength training and floor exercise.  All are welcome. Contact

Rita Shaughnessy at 417-9587.

RIVIERA MENS CLUB

The fifth meeting of the Riviera Men’s Club for the 2009/10 Season will be held on Tuesday February 9th, 2010, at the Clubhouse, door open at 11:30 AM. Please sign up at the February Coffee Hour as we need time to prepare nametags and have a head count to order food. Please contact one of the officers if you plan on coming and haven’t signed up so that we can prepare enough food.

LADIES NIGHT will be held on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010. Social Hour begins at 5:00 PM, with Dinner at 6:00 PM. ALL RIVIERA LADIES ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. The cost will be the same as last year, $12.00 per person. Sign up at the February Coffee Hour. Panda Pavilion will again cater the dinner, with beer and wine provided, BYOB. Our entertainer will be the popular Wendy Renee.

The men’s club encourages all male residents of Riviera Golf Estates to become members for the one time fee of $10.00, which grants you a lifetime membership. For a nominal monthly fee of $5.00, you are entitled to attend an interesting program, a light lunch, keg beer, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks, nibbles and fine socializing with friends in the neighborhood.

If you have any other questions regarding the Men’s Club, call any of the following Officers:

• President    Steve Bishop    774-6417
• Vice President    Bill Burns    508-254-5027
• Secretary    Bill Cannon    775-7381
• Treasurer    Bob Camp    417-9987

MEN'S CLUB HOCKEY NIGHT

This season we will again be scheduling a Hockey Night Out at the Germain Arena on Friday, March 19th, to see our own favorite, the Florida Everblades and the South Carolina Stingrays. Sign up sheets will be on the Bulletin Boards. You may also sign up on Saturday, February 6th, at the Coffee Hour and on Tuesday, February 9th, at the regular Men’s Club meeting. Cost of the tickets will be $18.00, per person, and are available to everyone. Full details will be listed on our Bulletin Boards. Contact:

Ken Reive, at 530-0294 or Bob Camp, at 417-9987

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

See It-Say It-Make the Call!

Remember, the purpose of the Sheriff’s Office is to help citizens and you should never feel uncomfortable reporting suspicious activity, regardless of how small it may seem. Be observant, the more details you are able to provide, the better the chance law enforcement will have in apprehending the suspect(s) involved. Stay safe!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact me, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator

John Richardson at 774-0364

RIVIERA READERS

The Riviera Readers Book Club will meet in the Card Room at the Annex on Wednesday, February 17th, at 10:30 AM. We will discuss the following two books: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson and The Help, by Kathryn Stockett.

Anyone interested, who likes to read and discuss books, is welcome to attend. For information, call

Kay Ball at 417-4355

SUNSHINE GIRLS

We are back, singing four part harmony, "Barbershop" style. Do you just love to sing? There is no need to read music, no auditions. Just come and join us. We meet on Tuesdays at the Annex from 10:00 AM until Noon. If you have any questions, please contact

Pam Cannon at 775-7381.

SHUFFLEBOARD

Shuffleboard will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please be at the Shuffleboard Courts by 9:15 AM so that we may be ready to start playing at 9:30 AM. If you have any questions, please contact

Tony Romano at 774-5704.

LADIES TENNIS

Ladies, we are looking for any Riviera women to play tennis with our group. We have many new residents in our Riviera Community, wouldn’t some of you, women, like to join our group? The ladies will meet at 7:30 AM for warm-up and begin play about 7:45 AM, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If this does not fit with your schedule, the time can be changed. We will work with new players to develop your skill level of play. Any questions, please contact

Helen Mavity at 793-3204

MEN'S TENNIS

Men’s Tennis is held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Be at the Tennis Courts at 7:30 AM for warm-up and play begins at 7:45 AM. If you are interested, please call Harry Nuzum at 775-4920 or email me at harry@lmuzum.com, for answers to your questions.

TRAVEL NEWS

FUTURE DAY TRIPS

Tuesday, February 2,2010

Norman Rockwell Exhibit at the Museum of Art, in Ft. Lauderdale. Cost - $59.  Included are: R/T transport, Admission to museum, Mini Tour of Ft Lauderdale, shopping on Los Olas Blvd.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Miami History Tour, with lunch. Cost - $89.  Included are: R/T transport, all day Miami Guide, admission to and tour of Viscaya, lunch at historic LaPalma Restaurant, Tour of Biltmore in Coral Gables.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Lion Country Safari, West Palm Beach - $69.  Included are: R/T transport, Admission to park with both bus tour and time to walk around zoo, lunch on your own at the zoo restaurant.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Live thoroughbred Horse Racing at Gulfstream  Park  and Casino. $49pp.  includes R/T transportation, access to rade track, $15 slot voucher, nice box lunch.

Sign up at February Coffee Hour or call me if you are interested.

Sign up on the Bulletin Board at our Clubhouse, if you are interested in any of these trips.

Horse Races and Casino scheduled at later date. Let me know if you are interested in any of the above.

Carol Crislip 775-3668

YOGA CLASS

Yoga Class will be held on Monday evenings, from 7:00 until 8:00 PM, at the Annex Building, in the Gym Area. Please bring your mats, belt and a small pillow and wear comfortable clothing. Try not to eat anything for at least 2 hours before class. For further details, you may contact

Bobby Schweikert at 732-8531.

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, or by email: pbspanitz@comcast.net with any additions or deletions regarding Anniversaries or Birthdays for residents of the Riviera Golf Estates. Thank you.

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to all who are celebrating February Anniversaries!!

 
 1	Michael & Teresa Sloan		19	Jay & Winnie Holbert (59) 	   
 3	Elmer & Audrey Bartek			Ted & Joan Bajowski	   
11	Leonard & Dorothy Cabana (54) 	24	Harold & Joyce Hoyt	   
14	Eric & Elaine Larson		25	Richard & Janet Doll	   
16	Bill & Shirl Ferrone		27	Stephen & Dianne Burke	 
 	 
 			 

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to all Riviera Residents with birthdays in February!

 
 
 1 	Don Czulewicz		11	Linda Anderson		21	Luanne McGillion	   
	Ron Julian			Glenna James		22	George Grant	   
 2	Robert Florian		12	Clarice Camp			Roy Hahn	   
 3	Audrey Bartek		13	Ralph Lindquest			Dan McGillion	   
	Paul Larson			Susan Larson			Carol Somers	   
	Jeanette Manning		14	Robert Durr		23	Joan Gibbons	   
 4	Kathy Mantovani			Cathy Powers		24	Edwin Babin	   
 6	Carolyn Jackson		15	Jeanne Kolish			Dan Lyons	   
	Susan Leatherberry		Donald (Leroy) Meadows 		Ethel Mae Tidd	   
	Ida Lendon		16	Peter Nagumy		25	Alice Heinlein	   
	Robert Neiheisel			John (Milton) Slanec	26	Evelyn Edelen	   
 7	Kathy McFall		17	Janet McClain			Marie Gallagher	   
	Jerry Rickert			Harold Moore			Jody Smith	   
 8	De Ann Leonard			Donna Oteri			   
	Stanley Rebisz		18	Paul Langford			   
	Richard J. Weber		19	Bill Plotkin			 
	 
 

DATES TO REMEMBER

LADIES GOLF REUNION

This invitation is being extended to all former Riviera Ladies Monday and Tuesday Golf League Members who played in either of our 9 Hole or 18 Hole Golf Leagues and who have paid into our Luncheon Fund over past years.

On Thursday, March 4th, at Noon, we will be holding a luncheon similar to the ones we previously held, generally on Tuesdays after we played golf...do you remember those days? We have had a sign up sheet on the Bulletin Boards in both the Clubhouse and the Annex. So, if you meet the criteria, we are anxious to get together and recall those good old days, then be sure to sign up so we know how many to be ready to serve. The cut-off date for sign-up is February 26th. Our plan is to order soup, salad and bread sticks from Olive Garden and serve in our brand new Clubhouse Kitchen. It is a beautiful improvement over our former meeting place! Thanks to the Committee who planned and decorated this great kitchen.

If you have any questions, contact:

Louise Huettel, at 404-0180, Helen Mueller, at 775-8783, or Pat Spanitz, at 417-3557.

NEW JERSEY REUNION

All New Jerseyans: Please join us poolside, on Friday, March 12th, for our Annual Reunion. Bring an hors d’oeuvre and don’t forget to BYOB. We look forward to seeing all of our New Jersey friends. If you have any questions, please contact:

Susan Larson at 774-2625

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

An early reminder that our Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 13th, for anyone in Riviera that would like to participate. The suggested time for the sale will be between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Don’t forget to get your individual permits to comply with Collier County Code Enforcement, there is no charge, but you will need the permit. For information, call: 252-2440. There will not be a sale at the Clubhouse. If you would like to participate in the group ad in the Naples Daily News and have your address advertised, you may pay $6.00 at the March Coffee Hour. There will be more information in the March Newsletter.

For more information, call:

Lois Kean, 793-0317

NEW NEIGHBORS

Curtis & Suzanne Crofoot - 442 Riviera Boulevard West

Lloyd & Sharon Howard - 104 Fleur de Lis Lane

OBITUARIES

Elmer Bartek - 1927 - 2010

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

BLOCK CAPTAIN - Contact John Richardson 774-0364

NEWSLETTER CARRIERS - Contact Time Coleman 775-1748

DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH NEWSLETTER WILL BE

FEBRUARY 17th, 2010. THANK YOU!

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR CLUBHOUSE

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR ROOM 1 (MEETING ROOM) ANNEX

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR ROOM 2 (POKER ROOM) ANNEX