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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
(See Newspiper for details about events below)
Tickets are generally available at coffees and at our Social Office on Wed., 10-12 AM.
Check the Social Committee tab for routine activities.
Updates & Corrections: Please contact Larry at 808-5220 or email at laruppert@hotmail.com
February
Our Thursday, February 19th Lunch and Learn will be The Estates of Carpenter, Independent Living, with continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offering Lifecare here in Lakeland.
Home Expo - Saturday, February 21, 8:30 to 11 AM - Clubhouse
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Premier event showcasing home improvement, remodeling, landscaping, and design trends from local and national experts. They offer interactive exhibits, expert advice, and exclusive deals for homeowners.
MICHIGAN PARTY - 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Potluck – bring a dish to pass that will serve 8-10 and your own tableware Coffee, lemonade & water will be provided or BYOB Beverage
Plan to arrive at 1:30 pm to sign in and get food to the serving tables and purchase raffle tickets. Plan to eat at 2:00 pm
Raffle tickets: $1 each, 6 for $5, 13 for $10
What to Bring:
A casserole dish to serve 8-10
Your own table service
Coffee and lemonade will be provided or BYOB
If questions, contact Ruthann Kyle, 989-350-5212 or email at gmakyle@charter.net.
POA Board of Directors Workshop meeting
February 26, 2025 @ 7PM in the Clubhouse.
Keith Allynn
A Neil Diamond Tribute
Currently sold out
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On Saturday, February 28th in the Clubhouse
Show at 7:00pm – Doors open at 6:00pm
Price: $15.00 per person
We will have seats at tables but not assignments
March
Sandpiper Strawberry Shortcake Social
March 1, from 2 - 4 PM
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Tickets $2 In the Social Office, which is open M, W. F 10am - 12noon and at coffee
MARCH 1, 2026-A TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES
MARCH 23-26, MACON, GEORGIA, CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Our Annual Art Show will take place in the clubhouse
from Thursday, March 5 to Wednesday, March 11.
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ANNUAL ART SHOW
Sherry Payne
Reminder: Our Annual Art Show will take place in the clubhouse
from Thursday, March 5 to Wednesday, March 11. We have
many talented people in our development and we encourage all
students and residents to display their work. The show is open
to everyone. If you would like to participate please bring your
work (matted only, no frames will be accepted) for drop-off
and registration to the clubhouse after Coffee or during Water-
color Class on March 4th or Thursday the 5th at 9:00 AM.
Sherry will be happy to see that they are displayed in our show
and answer any questions that you may have.
Be sure to check out the wonderful Art exhibit that will be
displayed in the clubhouse from March 5 to March 11, and
vote for your favorite piece. The People’s Choice Award will be
given out at coffee on March 11.
This year we are adding a new feature. By popular request, we
are scheduling a “Meet the Artist” reception on Wednesday,
March 11, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the main clubhouse.
Come and meet the artist(s) you voted for and let them know
you appreciate their talent.
POA Board Meeting
Tues. March 10th, 2024, at 7:00PM - Clubhouse
St. Paddy's Day Dance Party - March 14, 7 to 10 PM
doors open at 6:30 in clubhouse - Fever Band
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Mark your calendars and get your tickets for the St. Paddy’s Day Dance Party!! The Fever Band will provide music for the event. The band is high energy and the dance floor is always packed where ever they perform so don’t miss out! It sold out last year and tickets for this year are going fast! For $10 you will experience a great night of music, dance and great friends right in your own backyard!!
See below for all the details.
Call for tickets:
Gwenann 560-956-3143 or Kim 207-745-5475
Or
See us tomorrow at coffee!!
Or
Just respond to this email!!
Under the Tuscan Sun - SANDPIPER FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON - SATURDAY MARCH 21st - 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
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UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN!!
Thank you Sandpiper for all your support -
the tickets to the Fashion Show are SOLD OUT!
We are excited to present an afternoon for those attending, featuring fashions by Bungalow Boutique, a delightful culinary experience, and the chance to win many wonderful raffle gifts!
POA ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 PM - Clubhouse
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Sandpiper Golf & Country Club Property Owners’ Association, Inc.
The Annual Property Owners’ Association Meeting and election of officers will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Clubhouse.
Persons planning to be candidates for one of the three (3) vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Sandpiper Property Owners Association are reminded that the Nomination form/resume must be received by 12:00 (noon) on Friday January 16, 2026. The Nomination form is located in the Administration Office on the rack by the office window.
The Board of Directors, comprised of volunteer property owners, is responsible for managing and maintaining all common properties, collecting fees, and interacting with service providers and property owners. If you want Sandpiper to remain the best managed retirement community in Polk County, then perhaps you should step forward and consider being a candidate for Director. We need people who have skills and experience in a variety of areas, but above all we need people who will work tirelessly to ensure the continuity of outstanding management and operation of Sandpiper Golf & Country Club.
Please forward your completed Nomination Form/Resume to:
Melissa Donovan, Secretary
POA Administration Building
5883 Mallard Drive
Lakeland, FL 33809
RONALD ROY
6076 Condor Drive
NEWS
NEWS
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*Audio files supplied by Bob Muschiana
New email address: Office@SandpiperPOA.Com
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: DIRECTOR AND CHAIR POSITIONS FOR THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Jaimie Rippe
Chair people are responsible for a Master plan for the event, which would include but not limited to choosing a date and venue, creating a budget, flyers and ticketing, advertising, working with volunteers and keeping in touch with your Director.
Directors (on the committee) are responsible for, but not limited to, overseeing 8-10 activities, making sure all necessities are provided to each committee and assisting in any event or activity that needs it. Reviewing the budget for each and a monthly meeting where you will report on each activity.
Officers of the Social Committee, that include Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary are elected every March. For someone to run for an officer position you must be a sitting director. So, if you wanted to run this March you would have to apply to be a director in January, would be voted in in February, then in February (after being voted in) state your intention to run for an office which then is to be posted for 30 days and voted on in March.
SOCIAL OFFICE PHONE NUMBER Jaimie Rippe
We would like to announce that the Social Office has a new phone number, 863-333-4445
For questions, information, or rentals, call this number. Tickets can't be held by phone as they are first come-first serve. If no one answers, leave a message and we will return your call within 24 hours.
And if I go while you’re still here ...
Know that I still live on,
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart ….
Norman Lock
December 26, 2025
Wenona McCullough
January 6, 2026
Help Us Welcome Your New Neighbors
Elizabeth Edmondson
6011 Condor Drive
Leona Dowdle
6132 Magpie Drive
Frederick and Tammy McCullough
6098 Magpie Drive
Kenneth and Barbara Polenz
5840 Mallard Drive
Lynnda Cole
6301 Egret Drive
February BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
Paul and Laura Gough
6263 Egret Drive
ROUTINE EVENTS FOR ALL
ROUTINE EVENTS FOR ALL
For more information on activities, check the Social Committee and Activities links.
Coffee
Wednesday, 9AM
at Clubhouse
Enjoy a free cup with friends and stay informed about Sandpiper events, news, and more.
Bingo
Clubhouse on Wednesday
Bingo starts, 6:30 PM
Come early to get your snacks!
PotLuck
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday
5:00 PM - Rec Center
Please bring a covered dish to pass
Game Night
Fri. at 7 PM
Rec.Center
Join others in their game or bring your own
LINKS
LINKS
Local News: http://www.theledger.com
(This site offers a lot of local news.)
For information on how to join and participate
Click=> Sandpiper Forum
Links of Sandpiper
For those interested in Dave Tavlin's development of the golf course and homes, you may want to visit his site by clicking on the link below.
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CLUBHOUSE AND REC CENTER WIFI INFO
Wifi user name: Sandpiper Resident
Password: SandpiperLakeland
(This is for both locations)
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