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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
August
Voting on Covenants and By-Laws at clubhouse
2:30 till 4:30 - Tuesday, August 19th.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:00 AM
The Meet and Greet Meeting is a one-time meeting that will help
to familiarize new residents with Sandpiper and give residents
information on all the great activities we have to offer here. The
meeting is held in the Clubhouse (the building attached to the
pool between the POA Building and The Links Pro Shop/Grill)
and takes place on different days at different times every few
weeks so that everyone can attend at a convenient time. This
meeting will take 30-45 minutes and you’ll receive an information
packet and some useful gifts. You will be able to ask questions
and have an opportunity to meet other newcomers to Sandpiper.
Information for your name tag will also be collected at the meeting
for a later delivery to you. You do not need to register, only show
up at a meeting that fits into your schedule.
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 2:00 PM
Monday, October 20, 2025 12:00 PM
Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:00 AM
Hopefully, at least one of these times will be convenient for you.
Please remember to bring your white key card to get into the
building.
SANDPIPER KARAOKE
(DJ’s Dan Wait and Judi Anderson)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD
@ THE REC. CENTER - BYOB
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Presented from the Sandpiper Social Committee
Presented from the Sandpiper Social Committee
The next Workshop meeting will be held August 26, 2025 @ 7 PM in the Clubhouse
SCAVENGER HUNT
Jane Roy
Come join us in a fun packed Scavenger Hunt
August 30th at 4:00pm-7:30pm. (click arrow on right)
Cars, golf carts, bikes, walk any type of transportation is acceptable. Items to be found are on both sides of the community and can be easily seen from the road. After participants return to the recreation center, dinner will be served and then awards will be presented to the winners!!
SEPTEMBER
Food Truck Wednesday, September 3rd, 4 to 8 PM Cousins Maine Lobster
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Nationally known and locally owned, Cousins Maine Lobster brings Maine lobster to your neighborhood by way of our famous Food Trucks.
POA Board Meeting
Tues. September 9th, 2024 at 7:00PM - Clubhouse
September 20th, 5:30 PM Comedian and Dinner
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 2:00 PM
The Meet and Greet Meeting is a one-time meeting that will help
to familiarize new residents with Sandpiper and give residents
information on all the great activities we have to offer here. The
meeting is held in the Clubhouse (the building attached to the
pool between the POA Building and The Links Pro Shop/Grill)
and takes place on different days at different times every few
weeks so that everyone can attend at a convenient time. This
meeting will take 30-45 minutes and you’ll receive an information
packet and some useful gifts. You will be able to ask questions
and have an opportunity to meet other newcomers to Sandpiper.
Information for your name tag will also be collected at the meeting
for a later delivery to you. You do not need to register, only show
up at a meeting that fits into your schedule.
Upcoming Meetings:
Monday, October 20, 2025 12:00 PM
Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:00 AM
Hopefully, at least one of these times will be convenient for you.
Please remember to bring your white key card to get into the
building.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
VICTORY CASINO CRUISE
$49 per person Bus departs at 7:30 AM
Several people have requested to run this trip again that we joined on to Highland Fairways trip last June. Transportation, lunch, entertainment, taxes and gratuities are included. Gamblers will enjoy slot machines, blackjack, roulette, craps and other games.
Non-gamblers will have a restful time eating and drinking while
Non-gamblers will have a restful time eating and drinking while
cruising at sea. Please sign up by August 14th
Thursday, September 25, 11 AM - 12 Noon
Lunch & Learn - Geico Presentation
Clubhouse
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Our Thursday, September 25th, 2025 Lunch and Learn will be Boley Insurance/Local GEICO Office. The presentation will be in the Sandpiper Clubhouse from 11:00 to 12:00, lunch will be served after, with Q&A session. Presenting will be James and Michelle Boley, agency owners.
Sandpiper Residents: With the rising costs of Homeowners and Auto Insurances, also the ability of obtaining insurance to cover your home, this L&L is a MUST!
Lakeland-based Boley Insurance is a local, family, and Veteran owned small business and is located on South Florida Avenue. They offer a full line of insurance products, including auto, home, renters, motorcycle, boat, RV, jewelry, and umbrella policies. James Boley worked for GEICO Corporate for 25 years before opening the Local GEICO Office in 2020. His seven (7) Lakeland based agents have 100+ years of combined experience.
As your Local GEICO office, Boley Insurance offers the best of both worlds: the personalized service of a hometown agency, backed by the strength and stability of one of the largest and most trusted insurance brands in the nation. With GEICO’s financial strength and claim-paying reliability, they’re able to offer highly competitive rates and the confidence that your coverage will be there when you need it most.
A live, friendly agent always answers the phone. NO CALL CENTER! All of their agents work right here in Lakeland and understand the unique needs of Florida residents.
The focus of the Lunch and Learn will be on Homeowners and Auto insurance.
Limit 50
Last day to sign up is September 22nd
Sandpiper Residents ONLY
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Geico, Homeowners & Auto Insurances
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Our Thursday, September 25th, 2025, Lunch and Learn
will be Boley Insurance (The Local GEICO Office) in Lake-
land. The presentation will be in the Sandpiper Clubhouse
from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, lunch will be served after,
along with Q&A. Presenting will be James & Michelle
Boley, agency owners.
The Local GEICO Office is a family and Veteran-owned
small business and is located on South Florida Avenue in
the Merchants Walk Plaza near Hobby Lobby. Focus will
be on Homeowner and Auto Insurances.
Listed below are the upcoming Lunch and Learn programs at Sandpiper Clubhouse (subject to change):
Thursday, October 9,2025
Health Markets, David Norris, Medicare updates
Sandpiper Health and Wellness EXPO October 4th, 2025, 9 am-12pm - Sandpiper Clubhouse
NEWS
NEWS
Special Note: Our POA has created a new webpage for POA information. There is a link in the navigation bar at the top of this page, "POA Documents." This new page allows our POA to send out password protected, sensitive information, as required by the state.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: DIRECTOR AND CHAIR POSITIONS FOR THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Jaimie Rippe
Bring your energy and creativity to our community!
Director:
The Director will assist the Chair in organizing each event, managing volunteers, and ensuring smooth communication within the committee and with community members.
Chair:
The Chair will oversee the overall planning and execution of the social event and will work closely with the volunteers.
Adding Events to the Summer Months. One of our main goals this year is to enrich the summer months with a variety of engaging events. Whether it’s picnics, outdoor movie nights, dances or shows, your ideas and enthusiasm can help makethis summer memorable for everyone.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Director or Chair positions, please contact any Director on the Social Committee, we would love to answer your questions and listen to any ideas you have for summer events.
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 ….
James Gay
January 2025
Dick Goheen
March 25, 2025
Theodora Fitzwater
April 1, 2025
Help Us Welcome Your New Neighbors
Ceecee Redd 6250 Sandpipers Drive
Bria Clark 6355 Egret Drive
Alfred and Laura Schoch 1013 Penguin Place
Leslie Turner 5725 Mallard Drive
Jr. and Vivian Murdock 5982 Crane Drive
David and Danielle Swan, Charles Delfico 6205 Raven Run
Roger and Natalya Ruark 1058 Penguin Place
Severin and Elizabeth Erickson 5660 Sandpipers Drive
Mary Nyborg 6211 Crane Drive
Brenda Miller 1064 Penguin Place
George and Antoinette Bornn 538 Eagle Run
Ferdinand Salicrup and Mayra Nieves 6065 Magpie Drive
Charles Campbell 6059 Magpie Drive
Richard Aubrey LaBennett 6238 Sandpipers Drive
Eliana Walters 6337 Egret Drive
August BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
Beverly Craig Beery
6038 Swallow 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.
Cell Phone Users:
It may help to hold the phone horizontally.
To save a link to this site, on your phone, click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of your browser (while at the site). Scroll down to "Add to Home screen."
CLUBHOUSE AND REC CENTER WIFI INFO
Wifi user name: Sandpiper Resident
Password: SandpiperLakeland
(This is for both locations)
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