The Villages Pittsburgh Club

    Larry                Joan

NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT— JANUARY 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

We sincerely wish each and every one of our members a very healthy, happy new year.   

In order to insure a successful year for The Pittsburgh Club, we encourage you to pitch in and make a contribution to our club—both at club meetings and outside events.  Your suggestions and help are much appreciated.  Contact us by email: pghlasky@aol.com or by phone: 753-6132 if you’d like to make a suggestion or host an event.

The first meeting of 2009 for the Pittsburgh Club will be Thursday, January 15,  in the Americana Room of Mulberry Center.  Doors will open at 6:30 P.M. for dues renewal, sign ups and purchase of club merchandise.  A brief business meeting will begin at 7:00 followed by a high energy doo whap presentation by the Hi Fivz (with Pittsburgh Club Member, Jo Danko).  Members are asked to BYOB and snacks or dessert to share. 

This meeting is for current members and out-of-town guests.  No new members are being accepted at this time.

 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL:

Membership Renewals for 2009 will begin in January and will run until March 2009.  Receive your “09” sticker for $2 during the meetings of January, February or March 2009 if you wish to remain in the club.  Anyone unable to attend one of these meetings may contact us by email:  pghlasky@aol.com  or telephone: 753-6132 to make special arrangements.

 UPCOMING EVENTS:

GOLF

·        NIGHT GOLF at Saddlebrook Executive golf course will be on Thursday, January 8, 2009.  We will enjoy a social gathering at 5:00 p.m. before the golf takes place.   Bring snacks to share.   The coordinator for this event is Cathy Johnson: 504-0426.

DINE ABOUT

·        The January 22 Dine About will be at Urban Flats at 5:00 P.M.   The coordinators for this event are Barb Marsula (750-2047) and Chip Thomas (259-1625).

PIRATES GAME:

·        Don Johnson is currently making plans for the 6^th trip to McKechnie Field in Bradenton to see the Pirates in a  spring training game.  The cost will be $40 per person and the game will be March 6 or March 23.  Specific information will be provided at the meeting and sign-ups and payment may be made then.  You can reach Don at:  djgizwes@thevillages.net or 504-0426.

THEATER:

 ·        “Jersey Boys” at the Bob Carr Theater, Orlando May 7, 2009.  The bus will depart the Villages at 12:00 and return 6:00 P.M.  This event is filled; anybody wishing to be placed on the “wait list” in case of cancellation may notify Joan Lasky.

CRUISE:

THE PITTSBURGH CLUB CRUISE FOR 2009 will be on the Norwegian Jewel August 25 to September 7, 2009.  NOTE:  THE PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED AND SHIP BOARD CREDIT IS BEING OFFERED FOR ALL THOSE WHO MAKE A DEPOSIT IN JANUARY.   The 12-night Northern Europe cruise will begin in Dover (London) and will stop in Copenhagen, Berlin, Talinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Stockholm.  We’ll also enjoy 4 full days at sea.  The rates run  $3227 for an inside cabin, $3587 for Ocean view and $4127 for a Balcony and includes round-trip motorcoach to/from Orlando airport, round-trip air on United Airlines, the cruise, all taxes, and fees.  THOSE MAKING RESERVATIONS IN JANUARY WILL ENJOY A SHIP BOARD CREDIT OF $50 FOR AN INSIDE ROOM, $100 FOR OCEANVIEW AND $150 FOR A BALCONY ROOM. 

A complimentary cocktail party with open bar and hot and cold hors devours is included.   The Norwegian Jewel holds 2240 passengers and was built for “free-style” cruising.  This concept gives the most flexibility since there is no prescribed dinner time and no specific attire, i.e., “resort casual” is all you need to do; formal attire is optional.   A $500 per person deposit is requested ASAP.  Anyone wishing more information or application for this event, please call Joan Lasky at 753-6132.  This cruise is available for anyone interested, so feel free to invite your friends or neighbors to be a part of our group and enjoy all the benefits of group travel.  

SALES ITEMS AND BADGES:   Pittsburgh Club merchandise will be available for ordering and pick-up at the meeting of January 15, 2009 .    John Lyons is the coordinator of this endeavor. 

Reminder:  The Pittsburgh Club web site is continually updated.  We recommend you make it a habit to check out the Pittsburgh Club web site:  http://pittsburghclub-thevillages.com/  Copy the URL and paste it to your favorites.  You'll always be “in the know” about the Pittsburgh Club with a click of your mouse.   Warren Cromer developed and maintains this site and he welcomes comments and suggests that you contact him if you want anything included (259-3897) or Warren2001@embarqmail.com.

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, please advise Joan and Larry by email:  Pghlasky@aol.com or by telephone at 753-6132.