Lamaze childbirth classes planned for Venice area
Nurse Karen DeHahn of Sarasota General Hospital will teach a Venice Lamaze course starting January 18 at Grace United Methodist Church. The eight session program aims to reduce fear and prepare couples, with lectures, films, and breathing exercises led by a obstetrician, pediatrician, and La Leche League speaker. Registration through Manatee Junior College Extension. fee is 25 dollars. target is 10 to 12 couples per class, with six sessions if demand grows.
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Venice
Karen DeHahn
Sarasota General Hospital
Grace United Methodist Church
DeHahn
Merrie Olde to Outer Space at Coffeehouse
The Young Adults Coffee House at Englewood Recreation Center on December 22 at 8 p.m. features mimes skits and carols with a theme of merrie Olde England and space. Bernard Salander and Jim Marple showcased self portraits in sculpture and mime with circus flair before refreshments and rap.
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Merrie Olde England
Outer Space
Englewood Recreation Center
Bernard Salander
Jim Marple
Salander
Marple
Deborah of Venice Elects New Officers
The Venice Chapter of Deborah of Venice and Lung Foundation elected new officers for its first term. Officers include Mrs Myron Smith president and Myron Smith vice president, Theodore Koren treasurer, Eva Varga financial secretary, Mrs Koren recording secretary, and Ralph Wetten historian. An installation is planned for February 2 conducted by Mrs Elmer Bear. A December 8 Christmas party at the Leo Becks included gifts for Nursing Pavilion South patients.
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Venice
Deborah Oe and Lung Foundation
Myron Smith
Theodore Koren
Eva Varga
Elmer Bear
Leo Beck
Leo Becks
Nursing Pavillion South
Big Brothers-Sisters Name New Leaders in Sarasota County
Steve Price named president of the advisory board for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Sarasota County. Ted King elected chair of the board of directors with Gary Young as vice chair. Ed Taylor and Terry Garner named first and second vice-presidents. Annie Ruth Summers secretary and Duke Taliaferro treasurer. Diana Graf fills advisory vacancy. other members listed include Kathy Clark Roger Eatman Virginia Harris and more.
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Steve Price
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
South Sarasota County
Ted King
Gary Young
Annie Ruth Summers
Duke Taliaferro
Diana Graf
Kathy Clark
Roger Eatman
Virginia Harris
John Hewens
Robert Hirschman
Fred Lugar
Jay Lumley
Dave Morgan
J. Richard Nelson
John Reid
Arrie Shaw
Russ Snyder
Bob Stoner
Robert Young
Carries on a family tradition in Alpha Delta Pi
Mary Beth McKay, daughter of the Clifford McKays, joins Emory University’s Delta Alpha Chapter. The piece traces her lineage to Adelphean Society founders and long-time members at Wesleyan College. Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Association of Upper Pinellas hosts a Christmas coffee for actives, pledges, and mothers on December 20 at 1201 Harbor Hills Dr Largo. RSVP to Mary Ewell at 595-2331.
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Delta Alpha
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Emory University
Atlanta
Mary Beth McKay
Clifford McKays
North Port
Clifford MccKays
Clearwater Beach
Mary Beth
Adelphean Society
Wesleyan College
Macon
Fanny Myers Hitch
Adelphean Hall
Mary Hitch Peabody
Frances Peabody McKay
Adelph Delta Pi
Wesleyan
Edward Howell Myers
Venice High School
Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Association of
Upper Pinellas
Thomas Hofmann
Harbor Hills Dr
Largo
Mary Ewell
Bayshore Estates Plans 1978 Election
Bayshore Estates Homeowners Association members will meet on Tuesday January 10 at 8 p.m. in the United First Federal Savings and Loan community room on U S 41 Business to elect officers. Nominated are Walter E Paradise H Norman Collier David L Ross Mary B Carter Don C Clark Gerald A Muir and Fran J Feller. The current board will convene at 10 a.m. that morning at Arthur R Melley’s home.
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Bayshore Estates Homeowners Association Inc
United First Federal Savings and Loan
U.S. 41
Walter E. Paradise
H. Norman Collier
David L. Ross
Mary B. Carter
Don C. Clark
Gerald A. Muir
Fran J. Feller
Arthur R. Melley
Luminarias Lighting Up Mexican Gardens Park for Christmas
Japanese Gardens Mobile Home Park hosts two evening luminarias on December 23 at 6 p.m. and December 24 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to view more than a thousand lit bags along the park, a tradition from Mexico that spread through the Southwest.
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Luminarias
Mobile Home Park
Japanese Gardens
Mexico
Fifth grader Lisa Haynes earns Miss titles in Sarasota
Lisa Haynes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Haynes of Bass Court Jacaranda West, won Miss Noel of Sarasota from the Professional Business Miss Club and Creative Modeling School. The Garden Elementary student was named Little Miss Continent for Sarasota County.
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Lisa Haynes
Robert Haynes
Bass Court
Jacaranda West
Noel
Sarasota
Miss” Club
Creative Modeling School
Garden
Sarasota County
Senior Friendship Centers Seek Volunteers for Teaching
The Senior Friendship Centers of Venice call for volunteers to teach short and long term courses in Spanish, German, and bridge as classes outgrow capacity. Sister Suzanne Brezette says a teacher shortage exists and asks interested locals to help at St. Mark's parish hall or Venice Community Center with contact 484-3646.
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Venice
Suzanne Brezette
Brezette
St. Mark’s Parish Hall
Venice Community Center
Wally Packard
Two Women Educators Initiated Into Zeta Chapter
Two women educators, Mrs. J.P. LaMorte of Rotonda and Mrs. Roy Olund of Venice, joined the Delta Kappa Gamma Society Zeta chapter at a Holiday Inn Venice ceremony. The event featured a Bel Canto Singers performance and a luncheon, with initiation led by chapter president Mrs. E. B. Converse and a committee headed by Miss Lena B. Nofcier and Miss Evelyn Koffel.
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Zeta Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Holiday Inn of
Venice
J.P. LaMorte
Rotonda
Roy Olund
Bel Canto Singers
Venice High School
Robert Bates
Ronda Mitchell
E. B. Converse
Lena B. Nofcier
Evelyn Koffel
R. R. Wright
Mildred McAmis
S. A. Hammon
L.J. Dunn
E.J. Winkler
A. Cittadino
J.H. Foster
R. Mitchell
J.R. Harding
Asolo Two Presents A Christmas Carol In Sarasota
Asolo Two debuts a distinct mime infused adaptation of Dickens classic at 1247 1st St Sarasota. David Howard stars as Scrooge with Jacob Marley guiding a trio of dream sequences and a versatile ensemble depicting multiple roles. Performances run through December 30 with ticket info at 865 0100.
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Asolo Two
Sarasota-Venice
1St St
Sarasota
Ebeneezer Scrooge
David Howard
Asolo State Theater Company
Charles Dicken
David Ball
David Feldshuh
Scrooge
Jacob Marley
Marley
Howard
Asolo Florida State University Acting Conservatory
Don Gaughf
Asolo
Robert Strane
Asolo Theater Two
Young Miles Larsen
Tiny Tim
Joseph Reed
Angela Lloyd
Mrs. Cratchet
James St. Clair
Bob Cratchet
Carolyn Blackinton
Ingenue
Evan Parry
the Shrew
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Mrs. Summers
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