JUNE 2008                                                                  VOLUME: VI

PUBLISHER: Pat Spanitz                                        CIRCULATION: Volunteers

Riviera Golf Estates Website: www.rivieragolfestates.org

LETTER TO RESIDENTS

Well, the summer is finally approaching and most of our northern residents have already left. We keep hoping for the summer rains to start because of our drought conditions.

Speaking on that subject, there was an article in the local newspaper from "Code Enforcement" stating that it is more important now to maintain your property as it impacts negatively on neighbors who do care about the looks and welfare of their neighborhood and investments.

Our management company has scanned our neighborhood and found numerous violations about lawns not being maintained. Letters have been sent to these owners. When you leave for any length of time, DO NOT shut off your sprinklers system with the hope that the summer rains will take care of it. The expense of replacing your lawn could be very costly.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

We would all like to welcome Marilyn Malinowski who will be taking over the Blood Drives.

We thank Kay Randazzo for her many years of dedicated service heading up this life saving program.

We would also like to extend congratulations to Ginny Kehoe for stepping up and joining our screening committee.

SUGGESTION TO SOME RESIDENTS

Observations made by some of our residents have indicated that there are many homes that do not have their address posted on their homes. This is a county law and is so important for emergencies, such as police, fire or medical assistance. Please install and paint the address numbers in a contrasting color.

SOME NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY

• *Thirty-six (36) new pool chairs have been purchased and are currently in use.
• *New energy efficient lights have been installed in our beautiful library in the annex building.
• *The same lights have been installed in the gym area as well as our board room. The new lights will definitely save on energy costs.

TIP OF THE MONTH

With the summer weather upon us, now is the time to clean or replace your air conditioning filters. This will save you money on your electric bill.

Len Bulat for the Board of Directors

ATTENTION

Another area of great concern which was brought to the board’s attention by our management company is what we consider an on-going problem, residents continue to upgrade their properties without first receiving approval from our Architectural Review Board (ARB). It is mandatory to have the ARB inspect and give their recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval for any changes you want to make, such as paint color, additions and any other type of improvements. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the ARB.

BULLETIN BOARD

S O C I A L    A C T I V I T I E S

LOIS' COMMENTS

A big "thank you" to Kay Randazzo and crew for finalizing the May activities in my absence. The Memorial Day Celebration has not, yet, taken place, but will be an event to remember. Many plans have been made for this special day.

I have been "out of town" through the month of May and there are no activities planned for June except the "Coffee Hour." We will all take a break in June and hopefully someone will sign up for one of the summer months.

JUNE COFFEE HOUR

We will have our usual "Coffee Hour" on June 7th at the Clubhouse from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM. Many have gone north for the summer but you that are left, come on out, have a hot cup of coffee and visit with friends.

JULY 4th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

We hope that you will join us on Friday July 4th for our Independence Day Celebration at the Clubhouse. Social hour will be at 5:00 PM, dinner will be at 6:00 PM. We plan to grill hamburgers and bratwurst. Please sign up at the June 7th Coffee Hour if you plan to attend and let us know what you will bring, that special dish: A salad, veggie or a dessert. There will be coffee and spirits served and other surprises. The cost to attend will be $5.00 per person. If you have questions or need a ticket after the June "Coffee Hour," call Lois Kean at 793-0317.

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

Lois Kean, Social Activities

CLUBS AND GROUPS

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

WE ARE IN NEED OF MORE BINGO PLAYERS. Bingo is held every other Friday night at our Clubhouse, starting at 7:00 PM. It is noted each month on your Calendar of Events showing which Friday nights Bingo is being held for that month. Any questions, please call Tim Coleman at 775-1748.

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

RIVIERA CARE WEAR VOLUNTEERS

We have added a new recipient for our hand made lap robes - Arden Court at Lely Palms. The Sunshine Girls graciously delivered our lap robes which were distributed to the residents after their concert. Arden Court management sent a thank you note with a photo of a resident giving a "thumbs up" to her gift of a lap robe.

While most of the CareWear participants have gone north, I am busy making hat, booties and toy sets together for distribution during the summer months.

Anyone interest in participating (no meetings, work at your own pace) contact me at 213-1690. If you have items or supplies to donate, you can drop them off at my home 770 Charlemagne Blvd.

Irene Paliulis, Riviera CareWear Coordinator

RIVIERA COMPUTER CLUB

At the May meeting, President Allen Jost passed the Club "mouse" to incoming president, Dwight Kehoe. The RGE Computer Club would like to thank Allen for his guidance during the past 12 months as president. During Allen's tenure, the Club grew from about 8 members (and near elimination) to 132 members as of mid-May, 2008. Also, as a result of Allen's contributions, the Club initiated a Tech Squad to assist members in PC problems and transitions, a photography SIG (Special Interest Group,) monthly computer lessons (the 4th Monday of the month) and computer tips discussed after each monthly business meeting (the 2nd Monday of the month.)

The aforementioned Tech Squad is currently logging about 40 man-hours per week in assistance to members. The Squad has assisted in advising on the purchase of a new PC, switching from dial up to high speed internet service (a MUST in the 21st century,) protection from computer viruses and spyware, going wireless, obtaining your own domain, etc. All members are urged to use the resources of the Tech Squad.

The Club is meeting throughout the summer for members who are in residence. Emails to seasonal residents will assist them in keeping up to date with Club happenings. If you have any questions about the Club during the summer or would like to join, please contact any of the following year-round 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,) or Glen Walters, Tech Squad (530-1115).

Computer Tip of the Month: Run scans using each one of your "spy ware" protection software programs at least weekly. That's right -- EACH ONE -- you should be running more than one, and preferably three such programs. Any Questions? Call the Tech Squad!

COMPUTER CLUB MEETINGS

The Photography SIG will NOT meet in June, July or August.

The next RGECC General Meeting will be held on Monday, June 9th 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, June 23rd at 3:00 PM in the Clubhouse.

The RGECC Tech Squad will meet in the Clubhouse at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3rd and again on Tuesday June 17th.

Dwight Kehoe, President

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Please check your post lights regularly to insure they are working properly.

For those of you with access to the internet, I suggest you peruse the official website of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at: www.colliersheriff.org. You will find a wealth of information and ideas, such as, an arrest log, crimes by district, traffic reports, safety tips, operations, videos and more. You can also subscribe for free to the "Collier Star Newsletter."

John Richardson, Coordinator, 774-0364

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. Please arrive about 6:50 PM. See you there. The cost is 50 cents. If you have any questions, please call Susan Larson at 774-2625.

TENNIS

Starting immediately, the Riviera Men and Ladies Tennis Players will be joining forces for the summer months and playing, as presently noted on the Calendar of Events, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:15 AM. Any questions for Men’s League call Harry Nuzum at 775-4920 or Helen Mavity at 793-3204.

DATES TO REMEMBER

RIVIERA GOLF ESTATES ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Be sure to mark your calendar for our Annual Golf Tournament which 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, the same as last year. A Sign-up Sheet has been 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.

MARK THE DATE FOR OUR NEXT BLOOD DRIVE

The next Riviera Blood Drive will be held on Friday, June 27th. This is a very important time of year for people to go out of their way to donate blood. Supplies are low with persons on vacation and the snowbirds gone. The 4th of July is the time of year, unfortunately, when many accidents occur and blood is desperately needed.

Anyone at least 17 years of age and weighing at least 110 pounds can donate their blood. There is no upper age limit. People can safely give blood, every fifty-six (56) days. There are very few medications that would stop you from donating blood, an exception being if you are taking blood thinners. Yes, diabetics can give blood. Those free from cancer for five (5) years, can also donate blood. If you have any questions, please call Kay Randazzo at 775-7187 or the Community Blood Center (who sponsors these drives) at 436-5303. Saving a life by donating your blood is the ultimate sacrifice of volunteering.

This is my 24th year of running this program and I am passing the baton on to Marilyn Malinowski who so graciously offered to step up and carry on with this most worthwhile program. She will be helping me this month. Please welcome and support her as you have done for me these past years.

Thank You

Kay Randazzo

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.

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.

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to all of those celebrating May Anniversaries!!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to all Riviera Residents with birthdays in June!

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM YOUR PUBLISHER

It is vacation time again. PLEASE HAVE YOUR COPY READY AND TURNED IN TO ME, NO LATER THAN JUNE 16TH, FOR THE JULY NEWSLETTER so that I have time to prepare your July Newsletter between my vacations! I appreciate and am grateful for your anticipated cooperation, thank you!

NEW NEIGHBORS

Glen & Deloris Hamilton - 529 Charlemagne Boulevard

Walter & Susan Lewis - 237 Marseilles Drive

MOVED

Zygmund Wilcosh & Leona MacKenzie from 110 Calais Court to 116 Brittany Court

OBITUARIES

Richard Joswig - 1924 - 2008

Margaret Muller - 1917 - 2008 (Former Resident)

Bob Ratliff - 1928 - 2008

Edward Thomas - 1918 - 2008

CHARLIE BRENNAN

Charlie Brennan, 1920 - 2008, a friend to everyone in our Riviera Golf Estates Community, always there with a cooked meal, if you were ill, or if someone passed away.

Charlie was an active member of the Riviera Golf Estates Board of Directors, having served for many years. He was instrumental in starting the Men’s Club and Men’s Golf League, continuing until the time of his death. Charlie was also a member of the Riviera Golf Estates Discretionary Committee.

He will be sorely missed in our Community.

Sleep well, Charlie....

DEADLINE FOR THE JULY NEWSLETTER

WILL BE JUNE 16th, 2008. THANK YOU!

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR CLUBHOUSE

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR ROOM 1 (MEETING ROOM) ANNEX

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR ROOM 2 (POKER ROOM) ANNEX