EL CON’S SECOND ANNUAL “YARD SALE” BIG $UCCE$$

The second annual “El Con Yard Sale” generated nearly $1,700 for the club. The parking lot was packed with various sale items and baked goods. Debbie Flint and Donna Morrison did the coordinating for this year’s sale and were assisted by MANY wonderful volunteers. The club thanks all of you who donated items and/or donated your time and effort. Events like this are successful only as the result of hard work and dedication by club members. Thanks to everyone who participated!

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"PUB NIGHT - GREAT FUN!

The club's first Pub Night and Trivial Quiz was a great deal of fun and a real "brain teaser" for the 60 in attendance. Host Allan Grainger had a marvelous set of questions and did an excellent job in dividing the group into teams. The brains and memories were working overtime and the spirited competition was fierce. Meanwhile, Frank Grasso prepared a great meal of "bangers & mashers" served to the guests by our wonderful "waitresses" Val Grainger and Florence Grasso. Many thanks to both these great couples!

It was a lot of fun and we look forward to doing it again next year. So, study up on that trivia!

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TENNIS PRO!

We have a great new tennis pro at our club, Ciara Finucane. We need to support her through lessons and clinics. She is an independent contractor and derives her income from lessons and clinics. Give Ciara a try and you will surely have a good time and learn a lot of tennis. There is always room to improve your game.

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CHILI COOK-OFF SCHEDULED MARCH 21

The club’s annual Chili Cook-off competition, postponed because of cold weather in January, has been re-scheduled for Sunday, March 21 at Noon. We have the “Great 8” contestants established by sign-up (Lon Shields, Jim Wilson, Paul Rodhouse, Frank Grasso, Bill Schlacks, Annie Hunter, Fred Hinesley, and Jeff Smith), and look forward to some fantastic competition and chili. It will be a “Hot” time on the deck.

Last year’s winner was Jim Wilson, and our group of challengers will be out to dethrone Big Jim. We are hoping for a big crowd of tasters and judges. Cost will be $5 per person for all the chili you can eat and to “buy” your one vote. We will have tennis exhibition play on center court. Sign up early.

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THANK YOU TRAVEL NOW AND OUR EL CON “CRUISERS”

Thank you to those of you who took the “cruise with El Con” IN January through Vicki Breneman and Travel Now. The cruise brought in a nice little bonus commission of $400 for our club.

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BOB GABLER & FRIENDS TO PERFORM "BARBERSHOP"

Looking for a little fun and great entertainment on a Saturday afternoon? Try the Neel Auditorium on March 27. Bob Gabler and friends will be performing in a Barbershop Chorus at "The Girl of My Dreams -Still!" performance. They will be joined by "On Demand" and "The Magic of Manatee" Sweet Adelines Chorus.

Contact Bob if you are interested in coming or putting a group together. Bob can be reached at 755-9740. More information is available on the club bulletin board.