Several women went out to lunch to celebrate the birthday of their oldest friend. When the waitress came to
take their order, one of the women said to her, “This is a very special occasion. It’s Elsie’s ninety-second
birthday.”
The waitress made several instant enemies and one fast friend when she asked, “Which one of you is Elsie?”
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February 2008 Newsletter
Edited by Lee & Mary Bakewell
POSTAL TRUCK
Every Wednesday from 11:05 AM until 11:15 AM a postal truck is in front of the 45 building to handle all your
postal requests.
DARTS
On the Second Wednesday of the month, Kathy Pansegrau from Darts is in the office from 1 to 3:30 PM. If you
have any questions or needs that Darts can handle please stop in and visit with Kathy. If you would rather she
visit you in your home, please just give George a call and he will send her up the next time she arrives.
Ellen Rongitsch (#324) had been living at
Carousel Apartments (1335 Oakdale). One
Lee presents a referral fee to
day, she mentioned to Yvonne, the long time
Carousel Manager, Yvonne Woods
manager of Carousel, that she wanted to move
because she wanted something nicer. Rather than just letting her go apartment shopping, Yvonne referred her
to Country Club Manor. Yvonne had seen how nice it is here while she was attending a R.O.M.A. meeting
hosted by Country Club Manor some time ago. (ROMA is West St. Paul’s Responsible Owners and Managers
Association, kind of a liaison between the City and apartment managers. CCM will be hosting it again this
month on the 14th.)
It’s kind of nice to know even other apartment managers appreciate what we have here! Carousel is a
very nice building with UG parking, elevator, and even a pool (albeit outdoors so probably not too useful these
past couple of weeks.) Carousel is NOT a seniors-only building so if you know someone looking for an
apartment who isn’t at least 55, they could reach Yvonne at 457-0041. She has a 1BR and a 3BR available right
now.
Choosing your own neighbors is easy! Just give George the name and number of someone you think might be
looking for a nice apartment. That’s all there is to it. Or you can give the office number (451-2633) to your
friend. When your friend joins our little community, you will receive two $100 certificates of appreciation to
use towards your rent.
ROYALTY AT COUNTRY CLUB MANOR
St. Paul’s Winter Carnival “King Boreas Rex” and his Senior Royal Court visited the Southview Senior Living
Center (1984 Oakdale, practically across the street from us) on January 11, 2008. The celebration went on, as
usual for about an hour. The King had one last Royal Announcement. Calling Mayann Knoll (#306) to the
center podium, the King and his Court bestowed the honor of “Royal Knight” upon Maryann presenting her
with a beautiful bouquet and a Winter Carnival Royal Family Certificate. The big surprise was that the
residents themselves had nominated Maryann--who has been employed there for some time--prior to the King’s
visit, and they were all able to keep it a secret! Maryann was shocked they actually pulled it off without a peep!
The honor recognizes citizens of our community
for their outstanding and faithful services. May
we all have the love and patience to serve others
as the need arises, as CCM’s very own Maryanne
clearly does! Congratulations Maryann!
REMINDERS:
MAINTENANCE:
Any maintenance emergency can be reported after hours by calling our digital pager at 612-640-1948. (Just
punch in your number after the beep.)
If you have any maintenance needs, please leave a note for us. (Maintenance requests should always be in
writing. This helps assure they don’t “fall through the cracks.)
Controlled entrance: When your apartment is buzzed, please use the intercom to make certain it’s someone
you know before buzzing in a stranger. Do not let anyone into the building after hours that are asking for the
office. Please do not let anyone in the door that is not YOUR guest. Safety should be everyone’s concern.
Ice is slippery: We live in Minnesota and it can get very slippery outside in the winter. Please be very careful
when you walk in the winter. It can be slippery anywhere and anyplace, on the steps, in the parking lot and
even in the drive way. We try to put salt and sand down to clear the ice, but when it warms up and then the
temperature drops every evening it is very hard to keep up. Please be careful, especially when we get a light
dusting of snow, as it can be slippery also.
Visitors: We would also like to remind everyone that you are responsible for your visitors and their actions.
Please be sure your visitors are not disturbing other residents’ right to peace and quiet. We want to continue to
maintain a quiet and pleasant building. .
Going Away? Please notify the office if you plan to be gone for an extended period. If there is an emergency,
we must have a contact person.
Snow Removal: Please make sure your vehicles are moved for the snow plow. Unmoved vehicles,
unfortunately, are often towed at owner’s expense. Thanks for your cooperation.
Trash: Please remember to bag you garbage, before dropping down the chute. If your bag is TOO LARGE to
go down the chute, please take it down and deposit it directly in the garbage dumpster in the garage.
Pool: Please, NO swimming in the pool during the hour long aerobics classes on Monday at 1 PM or Saturday
at 10 AM. Those times are reserved for aerobics only. But you could join the class if you like!
¾ “Happy Hour”: Every Tuesday 4 to almost 6. Bring your own wine or whatever. You should not
need a designated driver unless you can’t walk!
¾ Game Night: Every Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.
Bring a game, deck of cards, snack to pass, or just come and join the fun. Coffee will be served and a pop
machine is available in the pool room. If you want something else to drink, feel free to bring it with you. Some
games will be provided.
¾ Bingo Night: Every Thursday from 7—9 p.m.
You get 3 cards for a quarter.
¾ Movie Night: Most Fridays (Watch the Bulletin Boards)
Take in one of the many movies from Pat Wacker’s (#201) DVD collection . . . or bring your own. Sit back and
enjoy our home theater in the Club Room beginning at 7:00 p.m.
¾ CCM AEROBICS: Every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (and Mondays at 1 p.m.)
Aerobics is a good way to exercise without putting the stress on bones and joints that walking and other
exercise can do. Everyone agrees our leader, Jared Fuller, is the greatest instructor ever! Best of all, like most
activities at Country Club Manor, it’s all totally FREE!
Please join us for CCM Aerobics held every Saturday morning at 10:00 AM, and Monday afternoons at 1:00
PM as well! The only cost is that if you DON’T attend, your good health will suffer! So please come on down
and visit your neighbor while losing a pound or two! Everyone is welcome.
¾ Every Day of the Week is Puzzle Day
If you’ve ever passed by the area between the east Club Room door and the entrance to the 45 building, you no
doubt have witnessed our “perpetual puzzle.” Wouldn’t you like to tell your grandchildren you once worked on
a 5,000 piece puzzle?
¾ Saturday Morning Coffee and Donuts:
Every Saturday morning, we have coffee and donuts in the club room from 9-10:30 am. Kevin Ericson usually
caters this delightful event with help from Don and Carol Standley. This is a great way to get to know your
neighbors. You do not need to commit to every Saturday. If you can make it this Saturday, but have to miss the
next three, that’s no problem. This is not like a golf or bowling league where you must attend every week . . .
or not at all! Please stop by when you get a chance and join in the fun.
¾ POTLUCK/Birthday Party:
February’s potluck/birthday party will be held on Monday, February 25 in the Club Room starting at 5:30. I
hope to see you there.
FOR THE FUNNY BONE
A group of young schoolchildren took a field trip to their local police station, where they saw pictures of the ten
most wanted criminals tacked to a bulletin board. One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it
really was the photo of a wanted person.
“Yes,” the policeman replied. “The detectives want very badly to capture him.”
The youngster then asked, “Why didn’t you just lock him up after you took his picture?”
A young executive was leaving the office late one evening when he found the CEO standing in front of a
shredder with a piece of paper in his hand.
The CEO said to the young man, “This is a very sensitive and important document here, and my assistant has
gone for the night. Can you make this thing work?”
“Certainly,” said the young executive. He turned the machine on inserted the paper and pressed the start button.
“Excellent!” exclaimed the CEO as his paper disappeared into the machine. “I just need one copy.”
A MESSAGE FROM MARY
Happy Valentine’s Day to every one! Kevin & Kathy and Don & Carol will be hosting a Valentine’s brunch on
Saturday February 16th at 11:30 AM. You are invited to come and bring a dish to share. We have great cooks
at CCM so be sure to pass up breakfast that morning. Keep in mind there will be NO Coffee and Donuts that
morning. Thanks to Kevin, Kathy, Don and Carol for all your help.
I hear the New Year’s Eve party was a great success and that Dee was the hit of the party with her keyboard and
her tunes. Maybe she will entertain us again for St. Patty’s day next month? I hear her “fee” is a bottle of nice
wine.
Thanks everyone for your co operation with unit inspections this past month. I am sorry we had to spring them
on you at the last minute. I received a call from the Fire Department telling me that even though we had
checked and installed all the new smoke detectors just recently, they still wanted all of them tested in the month
of January and a report sent in to them by the end of the month. Thanks George and Dan for taking care of this
for me. With year end reports, CRP’s and fitting in a small break to Disney World with the grandsons, I just did
not have enough time in a day to do it myself. Sorry I missed you, but I will be around the building again soon.
Kathy E. #107 & Carol S. #220
Mary S. #311 & Missy S. #224
CCM FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
REMINDER: DARTS & INTERIM HEALTHCARE
Be sure to stop by the Club Room for the free blood pressure clinic. Thanks to all those who attended the Darts
Program last month. If anyone is interested in a shopping trip, please let either George or Mary Ellen know.
Darts has so much to offer for seniors. In fact, “It’s more than a bus.”
• 1st week of the month on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. is Ask a Nurse and blood pressure.
• 2nd week of the month on Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. a service coordinator will be on-site in the
CCM office.
CCM’S MANY ACTIVITIES
EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK,
“THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON”
¾ Poker Club: Every Monday Afternoon at 1:00 PM ,
in the Club Room. Please call Jim Long at 455-4893 for further information.
¾ CCM AEROBICS: Every Monday Afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in the pool.
¾ Bridge Club: Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
in the club room. Call Gerry Brack at 455-8531 for further information.
George and Dan probably delivered your CRP’s when they checked your smoke detectors and replaced your
filters. Please place them in a safe place or file right away. I know the State does not send out the refunds until
August, but you can send it in now and still get the refund in August. Because of the amount of work involved
with each CRP on our part, if you misplace it and request a duplicate later in the year we will need to charge a
$25 duplication fee.
As you know we have had a problem with the front steps. We wanted to totally replace them but we also
wanted something commensurate with the quality and prestige of Country Club Manor. Then we learned that
the entryway foyers have floors made of “New York Bluestone.” This is a very special and durable material
quarried in—you guessed it—New York. So our plans are to pull up all the pebble stone, repair any damaged
concrete below, and then pave the steps with bluestone. The contractor claims he can get each set of steps done
in a week. How can this be done when it’s so cold outside? The workmen will build shelters and heat them
with propane. Plus they will use “electric blankets.” When we learned it was possible, we thought winter would
be a better time because there is less traffic . . . and George thought there would be less snow to shovel!
Anyway, watch for the barricades and thanks for putting up with the inconvenience.
Till next month God Bless,
Mary
A NOTE FROM GEORGE
I hope everyone had a great time bringing in the New Year. As you know we missed the party here at the club
room. I heard the party had a great turn out and everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks to Dee Weimer, you
had excellent entertainment as well. We went to one of our daughters’ home and brought the New Year in there.
I even made it to midnight.
CCM'S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: ONE OF THE BEST YET!
See for yourself!
The brunch on January 19 had a great turn out. The
variety of dishes, breads, and desserts made for a wonderful meal. We will be having another brunch on
February 16th at 11:30 am. It will be called a Valentine’s Brunch. The different food everyone brings to share is
what makes it a great brunch. Everyone is welcome to participate in this event, as well as the Potlucks, which
are the last Mondays in the month.
Missy S. #224
Dee W. #102 & Marg B, #115
Super Bowl Sunday, is February 3rd, and there will be a party in the Club Room, starting at 5:30 p.m. Bring a
snack to share and have a great time rooting for your favorite team. It is always more fun to watch a game with
friends and good food.
Remember that the brunches, potlucks, Super Bowl Party, New Year’s Eve party, Halloween party, Saturday
morning coffees, and I know there are more, are all hosted and organized by Kevin & Kathy Ericson (many
times with help from Don & Carol,) so let’s all give them a big THANK YOU.
The “puzzle ladies” (led by Shirley #219 and
Bernice #213) started a mammoth puzzle this week.
5000 pieces which, when completed, will be 40x60
inches in size. This will help pass some of the cold
days ahead, although it may have warmed up a lot .
. . by the time it is done! Stop by and take a look.
If you can actually find a piece, you’ll probably get
your name in the paper . . . or at least this
Newsletter! So far, Bernice, Shirley, Lois, Myrna,
Phyliss, Marlene, Madge, and even Lee have all
been seen working on it, to name just five. I know
it’s the largest puzzle I’ve ever seen. Good Luck.
Ken and Maryann K. #306
Great Food!
Thank you everyone for doing your EMERGENCY
FACT SHEET and turning them in. I am only
missing 2 now. It is comforting to know that I now have the correct information on everyone in case of an
emergency.
Unit inspections went very well. Thanks everyone for letting us disturb your home once more. The W. St. Paul
Fire Dept. is very happy that we were able to fit it in and get the smoke detectors done and the report sent in on
time last month.
George
Kathy E. #107 & Gerry B. #218
Kevin E. #107 & Don S. #220
All New Years Photos graciously supplied by Kevin Erickson.