Mary Jean Sandberg: President;
Susan Ruscheinski: Vice-president;
Earline Churbuck: Secretary;
Reni Slepka: Treasurer.

For the past two years, Margaret Mardyniak and Jean Pallato served as president & secretary. These ladies enlivened the WOWS with new programs, projects and fabulous food. With their creative ideas and all out energy, the club grew, supported charitable causes and put the wow in The WOWS. We are so grateful to them.

During summer months, a few WOW sponsored activities will continue:

Bridge: Mondays at 12:30;
Dominoes: Fridays at 10:00;
Couples Bridge: 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00;
Bunco: 2nd Wednesdays at 7:00;
Pool Exercise: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00.

Circle the 2nd Tuesday of September (the 9th) at 1:00 for the first meeting of the new year...it’s an Ice Cream Social.

All ladies residing in the Woodlands are encouraged to attend and socialize. It’s a wonderful way to turn neighbors into friends.

-Mary Jean Sandberg

Ginny and Doris concocted a very tasty rum & pineapple punch, and let's see...how can I describe the feast of food that was prepared for our palates by Jean Pallatto and her crew of Doris, Diana, Barbara K., Marrianne, Ginny,and Joyce C. First off I can tell you it was abundant! Then I'll tell you it was scrumptious. The marinated chicken kabobs were succulent. The fried rice was fragrant with aroma. The spring rolls were crisp and flavorful: the boneless pork ribs were tender and juicy: the fresh fruit bowls (pictured here) were ripe and tasty. Last...but not least...was the variety of choices at the spectacular dessert table. My goodness! These ladies really know how to cook and bake.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who helped to make this party such a success. As I said that night in my welcome speech... "IT TAKES A VILLAGE". And it certainly took the myriad talents of the entire club to make this final party of the year the outstanding success that it was.

We are currently taking reservations for the May officer installation luncheon being held at the Gulf Harbors Yacht Club. The date is Wednesday, May 14 at 12 noon. The cost is $14.50. Call MaryJean Sandberg or Barbara K. or me for menu information and to reserve your spot.

Yours in friendship, Margaret Mardyniak
President, Women Of the Woodlands

The Gulf Harbors Yacht Club is getting out on the water this spring! Several fun events are being planned, including:

A Sunset Wine & Cheese Boating Adventure on April 7th, hosted by Mike & Bev Ross

A Boating Adventure to Catches on April 26th, hosted by VC Dick Bourbonais,and his lovely wife Diane

And our not-to-be-missed, almost famous Poker Run on May 24th, hosted by Rodger Bubb.

For more information on any of these events or to join in, call Fleet Captain bob Frankel at 727-869-9435, or visit our website at GulfHarborsYC.com.

GHYC is now open to the public for Sunday Brunch from 10 am – 2 pm. Waterfront dining, some jazz and goodfriends! Join us!

A Special Easter Brunch is planned for Easter Sunday, April 20th. Call the GHYC and leave message for more information or to make reservations at (727) 849-4559.

The purpose of the meeting is to allow members to vote on proposed Amendments to the Declaration of Protective Covenants and the Bylaws.

Please click on the "Read Story" link below to view proposed changes:

On January 30, 2014 at 1:12 am an arrest was made. The off duty officer stopped a suspicious vehicle occupied by a white male and white female. When asked why the subjects were stopped in front of an address on Lawrence Lane with no lights on, the subjects advised, “We were just looking at the houses in here. They are so pretty and big.”

The officer then observed what appeared to be several pieces of opened and unopened mail, including several USPS boxes, throughout the back seat and rear area of the vehicle in plain view.

Please be diligent in getting your mail or consider possibly getting a locking mail box. You may want to avoid leaving mail for pickup in your mailbox over night.

The Woodlands' choice to go with paid Sheriff patrols rather than a private security firm has paid off. Security firms cannot stop, question or arrest suspicious vehicles only report them.

By Capt. Bruce & Capt. Wendy Longman

This month we are going all out on flares. In conjunction with the US Coast Guard and Pasco County Sherriff's Marine Patrol, The Boater's Corner is offering a FREE flare demonstration and instruction seminar at the North Anclote Sandbar on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 11 AM.

BRING YOUR EXPIRED FLARES AND JOIN US AT THE SANDBAR!

If you have your own boat, meet us at the North Sandbar at 11 AM. If you don't have a boat, Windsong Charters & Boat Rentals are offering a FREE RIDE to the Sandbar departing from Leverock's Restaurant Marina at 10 AM.

If you would like a free ride to attend the demonstration, you MUST sign up for it at www.WindsongCharters.com/flare - complete the form in order to reserve a seat on one of their boats.

Learning how to use pyrotechnics is extremely paramount. Knowing how to ignite them, seeing how they burn, and how the slag drops is important information. Pyrotechnics are dangerous! Another very good reason to attend our FREE flare instruction and demonstration.

If you have never ignited a flare before then this is a must for you to attend. If you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation you will need the knowledge and confidence to ignite the flare safely. Igniting pyrotechnics while panicking might not present a good outcome.

Old Expired Flares

Bring them with you so you can practice. Windsong will also be providing a limited number of expired flares.

According to Coast Guard regulations the shelf life for pyrotechnic devices is three (3) years from manufacture. It is also suggested that you keep the