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Indoor Exercise
Monday, December 1st, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Social Committee Meeting
Monday, December 1st, 2025, 10am to 11:30am at Big Room
Social Committee Meeting
Mah Jongg - NMJL
Monday, December 1st, 2025, 1pm to 4pm at Clubhouse
Contact Betty Freer if you have any questions.
Mah Jong
Monday, December 1st, 2025, 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
For more information, contact Terry Pike.
Men’s Coffee - R.Pike
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, 10am to 11am at Villas Clubhouse
Join the men for coffee and a light breakfast snack, as we solve the world's problems. A different host volunteers to bring the snacks and host the event each week.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
Bible Study
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm at Clubhouse
Please bring a Bible to the gathering.
For more information, please contact Ruth Dragelin.
Guys Movies - Cliffhanger
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, 7pm to 9pm at Villas Clubhouse
An action movie will be played as a Guys Night Out.
The title of the movie will be announced a few days in advance.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
 
 
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TITLE: Cliffhanger (1993)
 
TIME: 1 hr 53 min
 
 
DESCRIPTION:  Two mountain rescuers are forced to guide a group of thieves to their missing loot.   =====================
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GOVERNMENT AT ITS FINEST
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SCOTLAND ACCIDENTALLY APPROVES “TITTIES FOR CITIES” INITIATIVE
 
What began as a potato growing scheme has somehow become legal permission tae get yer baps oot in public.
 
Scotland is in a state of pure confusion this morning after ministers officially approved a brand new nationwide initiative titled “Titties for Cities.” What began as a routine policy review has now spiralled into the most baffling government announcement since the time someone accidentally approved a seagull compensation scheme.
 
According to several mortified civil servants, this was never the intention. The initiative was supposed to be “Tatties for Cities”, a wholesome agricultural scheme aimed at boosting Scotland’s potato production to keep up with national demand for chips, mash, crisps, and the millions of tattie scones sold every week across the country. The plan was simple, transform rundown, vacant and derelict patches of land in Scotland’s cities into community potato plots that would help feed the nation.
 
But thanks to one catastrophic spelling error, swapping a for i, the proposal went forward as “Titties for Cities.” And somehow, unbelievably, not a single committee, councillor or minister noticed.
 
By the time someone finally twigged, the policy had already been approved unanimously, allocated funding, printed on glossy brochures, translated into Gaelic, and announced at a press conference where everyone politely pretended the name was completely normal.
 
And now, because the motion passed exactly as written, Scotland has accidentally created the first fully legal “get yer baps oot” initiative in Europe, provided, technically, that it’s done “for city development purposes.”
 
It is now expected that, with the freedom of the nipple for all being granted entirely by accident, and the weather sitting at a baltic minus three, A&E departments may soon see a rise in injuries caused by cold nips taking folk’s eyes oot. Doctors have already warned the public to “mind where ye’re pointing them.”
 
Meanwhile, potato farmers are raging. One Perthshire grower put it perfectly: “We just wanted more freedom tae plant tatties. Noo the whole country might run oot o’ mash for Burns Supper because somebody made a spelling mistake.”
 
Government officials are scrambling to quietly amend the paperwork, but insiders say it’s “far too late”, the posters are printed, the banners are hung, and the hashtag #TittiesForCities is now officially unstoppable.
 
So instead of revitalising Scotland’s abandoned plots with potatoes, the nation now finds itself with a legally approved public nipple initiative that was absolutely never meant to exist.
 
We aimed for agriculture.
 
We got nipples.

 
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No Speaka Da English
 
 
A bus stops and two Italian men get on.
 
They sit down and engage in an animated conversation.
 
 
 
The lady sitting behind them ignores them at first, but her attention is galvanized when she hears one of the men say the following:
 
 
 
Emma come first.
 
 
 
Den I come.
 
 
 
Den two asses come together.
 
 
 
I come once-a-more.
 
 
 
Two asses, they come together again.
 
 
 
I come again and pee twice.
 
 
 
Then I come one lasta time.'
 
 
 
 
 
"You foul-mouthed sex obsessed swine," retorted the lady indignantly.. "In this country.... we don't speak aloud in pubic places about our sex lives.........
 
 
"Hey, coola down lady," said the man.
 
"Who talkin' abouta sexa?
 
I'm a justa tellin' my frienda how to spella 'Mississippi'."
 
 
$50.00 SAYS YOU READ THIS AGAIN!!
 
 
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Indoor Exercise
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Landscape Cmte - MR
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 10am to 11am at Clubhouse Meeting Room
For more information, contact Marlene Barnes.
Men's Lunch - Chili's
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 11:30am to 1pm at 11380 Capital Blvd (really Royall Cotton Road next to ABC Store), Wake Forest
For more information, contact Bob Petrucelli.
Games
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 1pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
Board games, card games and other activities.  Contact Barbara Hunter.
Billiards
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 3pm to 5pm at Clubhouse
For more information, NO CONTACT AVAILABLE.
Bingo
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 6:30pm to 9pm at Villas Clubhouse
Prizes...
Raffles...
A signup sheet is posted on the Clubhouse bulletin board.
 
For more information, contact Tricia Emery.
Ladies Coffee - S. Fore, D. Brinker
Thursday, December 4th, 2025, 10am to 11am at Villas Clubhouse
Join the ladies of the community for a fun social hour over coffee and light snacks.  
A different resident (s) volunteers to bring the snacks and host the event.
For more information, contact Dianne Spears or Dianne Brinker. 
Bridge
Thursday, December 4th, 2025, 1:30pm to 4pm at Clubhouse
For more information, contact Suzanne Hawley.
Clubhouse Rental
Thursday, December 4th, 2025, 5pm to 10pm at Clubhouse
Contact Marlene Barnes.
Rental
Thursday, December 4th, 2025, 5pm to 10:30pm at Villas Clubhouse
Contact Marlene Barnes.
Indoor Exercise
Friday, December 5th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Cards
Friday, December 5th, 2025, 10am to 2pm at Clubhouse
Contact Mary Harris if you have any questions.
Friday at 5 - CANCELED
Friday, December 5th, 2025, 5pm to 7pm at Villas of Wake Forest Clubhouse
A social gathering to meet and chat with fellow residents.
 
For more information, contact Kathee Bailey.
Elections Committee Vote Counting
Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 9am to 11am at Clubhouse Dining Room
Indoor Exercise
Monday, December 8th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Annual Meeting - Zoom
Monday, December 8th, 2025, 10am to 11am
Contact Shelley Welch.
Mah Jongg - NMJL
Monday, December 8th, 2025, 1pm to 4pm at Clubhouse
Contact Betty Freer if you have any questions.
Mah Jong
Monday, December 8th, 2025, 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
For more information, contact Terry Pike.
Men’s Coffee - R.Freeman
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, 10am to 11am at Villas Clubhouse
Join the men for coffee and a light breakfast snack, as we solve the world's problems. A different host volunteers to bring the snacks and host the event each week.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
Bible Study
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm at Clubhouse
Please bring a Bible to the gathering.
For more information, please contact Ruth Dragelin.
Guys Movies - Snakes On A Plane
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, 7pm to 9pm at Villas Clubhouse
An action movie will be played as a Guys Night Out.
The title of the movie will be announced a few days in advance.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
 
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TITLE: Snakes On A Plane (2006)
 
TIME: 1 hr 45 min
 
 
DESCRIPTION: 
An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly venomous snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles to testify against a mob boss.
 
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Indoor Exercise
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Board Meeting -MR
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 1pm to 2:30pm at Clubhouse
Board Meeting on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.  For more information contact the Board Chairperon Shelley Welch or Vice-chair Pam Alig.
Games
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 1pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
Board games, card games and other activities.  Contact Barbara Hunter.
Billiards
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 3pm to 5pm at Clubhouse
For more information, NO CONTACT AVAILABLE.
Luminary Event
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 5:15pm to 5:45pm at Clubhouse
Laurie will sing a few songs and we will light the candles in memory of family and friends.
Poker
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 7pm to 9pm at Clubhouse
Typically, 4-6 residents come together for low-bid (nickel, dime, quarter) poker.  Contact Marvin Etheridge.
Ladies Coffee - D. Turnage, D. Spears, K. Zack
Thursday, December 11th, 2025, 10am to 11am at Villas Clubhouse
Join the ladies of the community for a fun social hour over coffee and light snacks.  
A different resident (s) volunteers to bring the snacks and host the event.
For more information, contact Dianne Spears or Dianne Brinker. 
Clubhouse Cmte - MR -CANCELED
Thursday, December 11th, 2025, 11am to 12pm at Clubhouse Meeting Room
For more information, contact Nanette Hill.
Thursday Diners - CANCELED
Thursday, December 11th, 2025, 5pm to 8pm
The Diners group goes to dinner locally on the second Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Come join your neighbors for a fun and good food. 
 
The maximum number of attendees will be determined by each individual restaurant's space and limitations. If you are a couple, please sign your names individually.  Once we reach the space limit, we are unable to add more this month.
 
Sign up using RSVP on the Villas website under "RSVP Events" OR use the sign-up sheet posted on the Clubhouse bulletin board. Please don't use both.  The headcount will be “closed” about 1 week before the dining event. 
 
For more information, please contact the coordinator - Linda Coffey.
Indoor Exercise
Friday, December 12th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Quilting, Crafts, more...
Friday, December 12th, 2025, 10am to 2pm at Villas Clubhouse
Quilting and different craft projects are done by the ladies of the community. For more information, contact Donna Turnage.
Cards
Friday, December 12th, 2025, 10am to 2pm at Clubhouse
Contact Mary Harris if you have any questions.
Book Club
Friday, December 12th, 2025, 1pm to 2pm at Meeting room
Contact Jane Nelson.
Villas Holiday Party
Saturday, December 13th, 2025, 12:45pm to 3:30pm at Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature Park at 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh
To sign-up please provide a check payable to Donna Turnage $35 (each resident or guest)
 
See more details in Upcoming Events.
Clubhouse rental
Sunday, December 14th, 2025, 1pm to 4pm at Clubhouse
Check with Marlene Barnes.
Indoor Exercise
Monday, December 15th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Mah Jongg - NMJL
Monday, December 15th, 2025, 1pm to 4pm at Clubhouse
Contact Betty Freer if you have any questions.
Mah Jong
Monday, December 15th, 2025, 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
For more information, contact Terry Pike.
Clubhouse Rental
Monday, December 15th, 2025, 5pm to 9pm at Clubhouse
Contact Marlene Barnes.  Landscape Christmas party.
Men’s Coffee - R.Thompson
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, 10am to 11am at Villas Clubhouse
Join the men for coffee and a light breakfast snack, as we solve the world's problems. A different host volunteers to bring the snacks and host the event each week.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
Ladies Lunch - CANCELED
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Ladies Lunch monthly at a nearby location.
For more information, contact Marti Spaker.
Bible Study
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm at Clubhouse
Please bring a Bible to the gathering.
For more information, please contact Ruth Dragelin.
Guys Movies - Long Kiss Goodnight
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, 7pm to 9pm at Villas Clubhouse
An action movie will be played as a Guys Night Out.
The title of the movie will be announced a few days in advance.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
 
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Title: Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
 
TIME: 2 hr 1 min
 
PREVIEW: 
 
DESCRIPTION: 
Government agents come after an amnesiac woman, who gradually remembers her past.
 
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Why I Like Retirement!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Question: How many days in a week?
 
 
 
 
 
 
Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Question: When is a retiree's bedtime?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Answer: Two hours after falling asleep on the couch.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Question: How many retirees does it take to change a light bulb?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Answer: Only one, but it might take all day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Question: What's the biggest gripe of retirees?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Question: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Answer: The term comes with a 10% discount.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Question: Among retirees, what is considered formal attire?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Answer: Tied shoes.
 
 
 
 
 
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A Prostitute’s Tax Return
 
 
 
A woman walks into an accountant's office and tells him that she needs to file her tax returns.
 
 
 
 
The accountant says, "Well, before we begin, I'll need to ask you a few questions."
 
 
 
 
 
 
He gets her name, address etc and then asks,"What's your occupation?"
 
 
 
 
 
 
"I'm a prostitute," she says.
 
 
 
 
 
The accountant is somewhat taken aback and says, "Let's try to re phrase that."
 
 
 
 
 
The woman says, "OK, I'm a high-end call girl".
 
 
 
 
 
"No, that still won't work. Try again."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
They both think for a minute; then the woman says,
 
 
 
 
 
 
"I'm an elite poultry farmer."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The accountant asks, "Excuse my ignorance but what does poultry farming have to do with being a prostitute?"
 
 
 
 
 
"Well, believe it or not, I must have raised a thousand cocks last year."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"Poultry Farmer it is then !!
 
 
 
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The Future of Surgery
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A man has a terrible car accident - numerous heavy bruises, a concussion, deep cuts, blood loss, and he goes into deep shock.
 
 
 
But the worst thing is his penis has been chopped off during the car accident.
 
 
 
He awakens days later in the hospital. Most of his injuries have been treated, all his wounds cleaned, dressed, and on pain killers.
 
 
 
 
The doctor comes to check on him after several more days. He explains that the man is recovering nicely, with the exception of losing his penis.
 
 
 
 
 
The man is partly relieved that he is recovering from such a major accident but greatly upset over losing his ability to have sex. He just knows that his wife will be also.
 
 
 
 
The doctor think for a while, and he promises to investigate what is possible. For many days, while the man is recovering in the hospital, the doctor is reviewing multiple medical journals.
 
 
 
Days later, the man is checking out of the hospital, though he still has along way to go to recover from the injuries.
 
 
During the checkout, the doctor appears and explains he has found out about a new experimental procedure that can grow an artificial penis but using human tissue and it can be surgically attached. With luck, the body will accept it and with therapy, the penis can behave and perform naturally.
 
 
 
 
The man begins to think and decide what “size” to get when the doctor stops him. 
 
 
 
 
 
You really should discuss this with your wife.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Getting a penis smaller than what you used to have and the wife will be disappointed.
 
 
 
 
 
Getting a penis much larger than you used to have and sex could be to painful and hurt her.
 
 
 
 
 
ALSO - you should know the surgical procedure is expensive, and it becomes more expensive depending on the size and length of the penis to be transplanted - about $1-2,000 per inch of the penis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
AND LAST, as the procedure is experimental, insurance will not cover the surgery or therapy.
 
 
 
 
 
Thus, a”normal sized” penis could cost $15-25,000.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
The man agrees to discuss this with wife and make a decision. After about two weeks, the man makes an appointment with the doctor.
 
 
 
 
 
The doctor says: So, have you made up your mind and decided what to do?
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes, the man says.
 
 
 
 
 
The doctor asks: What are do you going to do?
 
 
 
 
 
The man looks down at the floor and then sadly says:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WE’RE GOING TO REMODEL THE KITCHEN.
 
 
 
 
 
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Indoor Exercise
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Games
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, 1pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
Board games, card games and other activities.  Contact Barbara Hunter.
Billiards
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, 3pm to 5pm at Clubhouse
For more information, NO CONTACT AVAILABLE.
Ladies Coffee - C. Esquerra, P. Ellis, S. Camargo
Thursday, December 18th, 2025, 10am to 11am at Villas Clubhouse
Join the ladies of the community for a fun social hour over coffee and light snacks.  
A different resident (s) volunteers to bring the snacks and host the event.
For more information, contact Dianne Spears or Dianne Brinker. 
Bridge
Thursday, December 18th, 2025, 1:30pm to 4pm at Villas Clubhouse
For more information, contact Suzanne Hawley.
Indoor Exercise
Friday, December 19th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Cards
Friday, December 19th, 2025, 10am to 2pm at Clubhouse
Contact Mary Harris if you have any questions.
Craft/Card luncheon
Friday, December 19th, 2025, 11:30am to 1pm at Villas Clubhouse
Luncheon for craft/card group that meets on Friday.  Contact Donna Turnage.
Clubhouse Rental
Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 10am to 7pm at Clubhouse
Contact Marlene Barnes.
Clubhouse Rental
Sunday, December 21st, 2025, 9am to 5pm at Clubhouse
Contact Marlene Barnes.
Indoor Exercise
Monday, December 22nd, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Mah Jongg - NMJL
Monday, December 22nd, 2025, 1pm to 4pm at Clubhouse
Contact Betty Freer if you have any questions.
Mah Jong
Monday, December 22nd, 2025, 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
For more information, contact Terry Pike.
Men’s Coffee - CANCELED
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, 10am to 11am at Villas Clubhouse
CANCELED DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS 
 
Join the men for coffee and a light breakfast snack, as we solve the world's problems. A different host volunteers to bring the snacks and host the event each week.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
Bible Study - CANCELED
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm at Clubhouse
Please bring a Bible to the gathering.
For more information, please contact Ruth Dragelin or Arlene Ford.
Guys Movies - Die Hard 1
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, 7pm to 9pm at Villas Clubhouse
An action movie will be played as a Guys Night Out.
The title of the movie will be announced a few days in advance.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
 
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TITLE: Die Hard 1 (1998)
 
TIME: 2 hr 12 min
 
PREVIEW: 
 
DESCRIPTION:  A New York City cop, John McClane, tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas Eve party at the Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper in Los Angeles, California.  
 
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Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, All Day Event
Indoor Exercise
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Board Meeting MR
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, 1pm to 2:30pm at Clubhouse
Board Meeting on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.  For more information contact Barney Ford.
Games
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, 1pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
Board games, card games and other activities.  Contact Barbara Hunter.
Billiards
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, 3pm to 5pm at Clubhouse
For more information, NO CONTACT AVAILABLE.
Christmas
Thursday, December 25th, 2025, All Day Event
Ladies Coffee - CANCELED
Thursday, December 25th, 2025, 10am to 11am at Villas Clubhouse
Join the ladies of the community for a fun social hour over coffee and light snacks.  
A different resident (s) volunteers to bring the snacks and host the event.
For more information, contact Dianne Spears or Dianne Brinker. 
Christmas Dinner
Thursday, December 25th, 2025, 1pm to 3pm at Clubhouse
Bring your favorite Christmas side dish or dessert to share with others at 1:00 pm.  The meat will be provided.  This event is for Villas' residents only. Contact Pat or Lessie Pearce for more information.
Indoor Exercise
Friday, December 26th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Quilting, Crafts, more...CANCELED
Friday, December 26th, 2025, 10am to 2pm at Villas Clubhouse
Quilting and different craft projects are done by the ladies of the community.
For more information, contact Donna Turnage.
Cards
Friday, December 26th, 2025, 10am to 2pm at Clubhouse
Contact Mary Harris if you have any questions.
Movie: Elvis
Sunday, December 28th, 2025, 2pm to 4:30pm at Villas Clubhouse
ELVIS’ released in 2022
Synopsis: Biographical film - Elvis Presley finds fame and fortune as the King of Rock and Roll while struggling to escape the control of his controversial manager.
Stars:  Austin Butler and Oscar winnerTom Hanks for his role as Colonel Tom Parker
Rated PG-13.  Running time: 2hr 39m
 
 
For more information, contact Pat Ellis.
Movie - Heaven Is For Real
Sunday, December 28th, 2025, 2pm to 4pm at Clubhouse
Movie Sunday - Heaven is For Real.  Contact Pat Ellis is you have questions.
Indoor Exercise
Monday, December 29th, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Mah Jongg - NMJL
Monday, December 29th, 2025, 1pm to 4pm at Clubhouse
Contact Betty Freer if you have any questions.
Mah Jong
Monday, December 29th, 2025, 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
For more information, contact Terry Pike.
Men’s Coffee - CANCELED
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, 10am to 11am at Villas Clubhouse
CANCELED DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS
 
Join the men for coffee and a light breakfast snack, as we solve the world's problems. A different host volunteers to bring the snacks and host the event each week.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
Bible Study - CANCELED
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, 3pm to 4:30pm at Clubhouse
Please bring a Bible to the gathering.
For more information, please contact Ruth Dragelin.
Guys Movies - A Laugh-In Christmas
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, 7pm to 9pm at Villas Clubhouse
An action movie will be played as a Guys Night Out.
The title of the movie will be announced a few days in advance.
 
For more information, contact Bob Turnage.
 
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Title: Rowan & Martin’s “Laugh-In Christmas”
   Roy Summers
 
TIME: xxx
 
PREVIEW: 
xxx
 
DESCRIPTION: 
xxx
 
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HISTORY QUESTION:
 
 
What is over 120 years old and is now being changed this week for the 4th time in its history?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANSWER:
How riders pay to ride the New York subway.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When the NY subway opened in 1904, paper tickets were used and cost just a nickel, or about $1.82 in today’s dollars. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The brass-colored token coins were introduced in 1953 that were purchased from station booths. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In 1994,  the MetroCard was introduced to replace the New York City subway token.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Now, more than three decades later, the gold-hued fare card and its notoriously finicky magnetic strip are following the token into retirement. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The last day to buy or refill a MetroCard is Dec. 31, 2025, as the transit system fully transitions to OMNY - One Metro New York, a contactless payment system that allows riders to tap their credit card, phone or other smart device to pay fares, much like they do for other everyday purchases. 
 
 
An existing MetroCard will allowed for most of 2026 until the card’s actual dollar value is depleted. The card can not be renewed or extra monetary value added to it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Riders will now need to use smartphone or contactless credit card to pay for a subway ride.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Riders will have to buy a physical OMNY (One Metro New York) card if you don’t have a smartphone or credit card.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LONG HAIR
 
 
 
 
 
A young boy had just gotten his driver's license and inquired of his father if they could discuss his use of the car.
 
 
 
 
 
His father said he'd make a deal with his son.
 
 
 
 
 
 
"You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, get your hair cut and we'll talk about the car."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he'd settle for the offer and they agreed on it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After about six weeks his father said, "Son, I've been real proud. You brought your grades up and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible.
 
 
 
 
 
 
But I'm real disappointed you haven't gotten your hair cut."
 
 
 
 
 
The young man paused a moment then said:
 
 
 
 
 
You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that.
 
 
 
 
I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that:
 
 
 
 
Samson had long hair,
 
 
 
John the Baptist had long hair,
 
 
 
Moses had long hair and …
 
 
 
There's even a strong argument that Jesus had long hair.
 
 
 
To this his father replied:
 
Did you also notice something else?
 
 
 
 
 
The son asked: What was that?
 
 
 
The father responded:
 
They all walked everywhere they went?"
 
 
 
 
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MY LIFE - EXPLAINED….                
 
 
 
 
 
On the first day, God created the dog and said: “Sit by the door, guard the house, and bark at anyone who passes by. For this faithful service, you’ll live twenty years.”
 
 
  The dog tilted his head and said, “Twenty years of barking? That’s a bit much. How about ten, and I’ll give the other ten back?” God smiled and agreed.      
 
 
    On the second day, God created the monkey and said: “Entertain people with tricks, make them laugh, and bring them joy. For that, you’ll live twenty years.”  
 
 
 
 
The monkey scratched his head and replied, “Twenty years of monkey tricks? That’s exhausting. How about ten, and I’ll give you back the other ten?” Again, God agreed.    
 
 
 
      On the third day, God created the cow and said: “You’ll work with the farmer all day, bear the heat of the sun, give milk, and raise calves to support the family. For this, I’ll give you sixty years.”  
 
 
 
 
The cow let out a long moo and said, “Sixty years of hard labor? That’s too heavy. I’ll take twenty and give you back forty.” And God said it was good.    
 
 
 
 
      On the fourth day, God created humans and said: “Eat, sleep, play, marry, and enjoy your life. For this, you’ll have twenty years.”  
 
 
 
 
 
But the human protested: “Only twenty? That’s not enough.
 
 
 
 
Tell you what—give me my twenty, plus the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back. That makes eighty. Deal?”   God chuckled and said, “Deal. But don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
    And that’s how it all turned out:    
 
 
  For the first 20 years, we eat, sleep, play, and enjoy ourselves.    
 
 
 
  For the next 40, we work like cows to support our families.    
 
 
 
 
  Then for 10 years, we act like monkeys, entertaining the grandkids.  
 
 
 
 
 
  And finally, for the last 10 years, we sit on the porch, bark at everyone, and complain about the mailman.  
 
 
 
 
  Life explained.
 
 
 
You’re welcome.
 
 
 
 
  Now, if you need me, I’ll be on the porch….
 
 
 
 
….. barking at the mailman….
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, All Day Event
Indoor Exercise
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, 9am to 9:30am at Clubhouse
Using recorded exercise routine, perform light exercises.
For more information, contact Karen Zack.
Games
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, 1pm to 3:30pm at Clubhouse
Board games, card games and other activities.  Contact Barbara Hunter.
Billiards
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, 3pm to 5pm at Clubhouse
For more information, NO CONTACT AVAILABLE.