The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Surviving the Holidays Team of Hospice of Citrus County
Workshops
Community Events & Meetings
BEVERLY HILLS--The Wings Grief Support
5th Annual Crystal River Community Boat Parade
will present five “SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS” workshops in December. For the conve-
Saturday, December 19th, 2009, Theme: Decorate for: “A Fairytale Christmas”
nience of the community they will be presented at five separate locations throughout Citrus
Time: Kings Bay, at 4:45pm. Parade starts promptly @ 6:15pm. A designated route and
County.
entry number will be given to each participating boat.
Most people who are in mourning or are experiencing a tragic situation in their lives
Come watch the boat parade from any location on Kings Bay to see SANTA before he
have a very hard time facing the holidays. We should be facing these days with the anticipa-
takes off on his trip from the North Pole!!!
tion of family get-togethers, home-cooked meals and reunions with loved ones. Instead, for
Prizes we’ll be given for “BEST THEMED BOAT” and “MOST LIGHTS.” All
those in mourning, these expectations are overshadowed by heartbreak.
participants are responsible for his/her own vessel.
On Monday, December 7, a “Surviving The Holidays” workshop will be presented
For more information or to pre-register, contact Capt. Suzie Martin at (352)586-8068.
from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Hospice of Citrus County Clinical Office located at 4005 N
Lecanto Hwy., Beverly Hills. On Tuesday, December 8 a “Surviving The Holidays” work-
Accordian Adventure Club Meets
shop will be presented from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church lo-
“Accordion Adventure” club has changed its meeting location --- We will now be
cated at 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. On Tuesday, December 8 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
meeting at “Zip’s Italian Steakhouse” 11738 Broad Street (US 41) Brooksville Florida. We
a “Surviving The Holidays” workshop will be held at the Hospice of Citrus County Clinical
will be meeting the third Tuesday of every month from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. We are an informal
Office located at 326 South Line Avenue, Inverness.
group of accordionists / enthusiast of all levels of performance. Join us for our “ Country
Christmas” celebration on December 15; 2009 - public welcome - full bar and extensive
dining menue available - contact Cathy 352-686-0975; Peg 352-442-5574.
Holiday Variety Show Dec. 5 at Citrus Springs Center
Citrus County Parks & Recreation will present its 1st annual Holiday Variety
Show at the Citrus Springs Community Center, on Saturday, December 5 from 7 p.m. to 9
p.m.Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be performances from a concert choir, show choir, a
theatrical show of “Yours Truly, Jack Frost” by the CRHS Drama Dept., as well as holiday
skits while sitting in a holiday winter wonderland. Sing along with strolling carolers and a
special visit from Santa. Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased in advance at the
Citrus Springs Community Center. For information, call (352) 465-7007.
The Rock & the Rabbi” in Lecanto, Dec. 5
A rousing musical, “The Rock & the Rabbi,” will be held at the Curtis Peterson
Auditorium in Lecanto on Sat., Dec. 5, at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $30. It’s the story of
the friendship between Peter and Jesus, in a mix of original acoustic music and storytelling.
For tickets and additional information, call (352) 795-7387.
Nature Coast Maryland Club Meeting Schedule
The Nature Coast Maryland Club will hold its annual Christmas party on Wednesday,
Dec. 9, 2009, at 12 noon, at Tug’s Restaurant, US 44, Crystal River.
Attendance is by pre-paid reservation only. Reservation forms and payment must be
received no later than Friday, Dec. 4. Please mail reservations and payments to Mr. Virgil
Bird, 8058 W. Coconut Drive, Homosassa, FL 34448. Virgil may be contacted by phone at
352-628-3691 with questions. Members should also include their dues payment for the year
2010. Dues remain at $6.00 per member.
This was the 7th year for the annual Yankeetown School “Turkey Trot” run by Coach Chuck
A buffet featuring beef, chicken, and pasta dishes, with salad, potato, vegetables, rolls,
Gatton. Training in running had been practiced and 7 heats produced 14 real turkey winners.
butter, coffee, tea, and dessert will be served. Cost is $15.00 per member and/or guest.
Ribbons were also given out. Pictured is the Kindergarten class ready to run the 1/4 mile.
Older classes ran 1 mile. Mrs Gayle Gatton is teaching elementary physical education this year
SECOND SUNDAY SUNSET DRUM CIRCLE Crystal River
and competed in the running taking the faculty win 4 years in a row. Several students won
All are invited to a Drum Circle, Sunday Dec. 13 at 4 PM, at the far end of Fort
2 turkeys for being in multiple races and a boy and girl in each heat won. Turkey winners
Island Trail Gulf Beach in Crystal River. We will drum until sunset. Bring a chair; we have
were: Felix Warren, Lauren Mathews, Wyatt Wallace, Trina Ruttinger, Foster Hawthorne, Glory
a few drums to share. Dancers and children invited. Free. The Circle is held the second
Thompson, Mason Hawthorne, Lauren Mathews, J R Barker, Julia Botts, Shelby Seaman, Austin
Sunday of every month, starting 1½ hours before sunset, which is about 4 PM, this month.
Fowler, Lawrence Kennard, and Caroline Gill. These students made the coaches and teachers
Information: Charlotte at 352-344-8009.
proud with their efforts. Photo by Sally Price.
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