Oak Run’s annual craft fair is Nov. 5 at the Palm Grove Club in the Oak Run community. Doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. No early shopping.

Come see art and craft creations made by our Oak Run residents. Purchase a few items on your holiday gift list.

The public is invited. Entry is allowed at the east entrance off SW 60th Ave.

The Performing Arts Company of Oak Run (PACOR) proudly presents an original musical comedy, “Mr. Potts Bites The Dust,” written and directed by Dick Caza. The music and lyrics are composed by Marci Hutto, who also serves as the musical director.

Randy Howe plays the handsome sexy handyman (Randy) who Mrs. Potts seems to be attracted to. You will want to see how Mr. Potts reacts to this flirtatious event. Chris Laforge has taken on the role of the telephone operator. She recounts a past love interest with a young Higgins. Chris also works with our technical crew as the sound effects person.

The cast has been invited to do a sneak preview of the show at the Donut Drop-In on Oct. 8, around 9:30 a.m. Tickets for the show can be purchased there.

Show dates are Oct. 21 (dinner theater), Oct. 22 (evening performance), and Oct. 23 (matinee). Tickets can also be purchased during the rehearsal at Palm Grove on Thursday, Oct. 6 (3:30-6:30 p.m.). If you cannot make it to one of these sales, call Mary Young at 631-355-5998 to arrange purchase.

Come support your friends and neighbors in this endeavor. Hope to see you there.

Our Winter-Spring Travel Brochure will be delivered during the week of Oct. 10, due to a printing delay in anticipation of hurricane Ian.

The first trip in the new brochure is to Jacksonville on Dec. 7 at the Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse and then on to Sweet Pete’s Candy Mansion.

Enjoy 15 kinds of meat, presented at your table, in addition to a hot and cold salad bar. The Candy Mansion covers 23,000 square feet over three levels, making it one of the largest candy shops in the U.S. It offers some sweet choices after the meal at Terra Gaucha. While there, you can see the building decorated for Christmas.

This trip will be sold at all three of our scheduled ticket sales on Oct. 17, Oct. 21 and Oct. 26 in the Orchid Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

As a reminder, only Oak Run residents and their qualified guests may go on these trips.

A big welcome to Kathy Gencarelli, a new member of ROWGO.

The Oct. 4 game was Low Net. Denise Blanchard and Elaine Bush tied for first place in the first group. Donna Gwin and Chris Lefabvre tied for first place in the second group. Stella VanDerwarker placed first in the third group, and Chris Orndorff was second.

The monthly book sale will be held on Saturday, October 8th from 9-10:30 a.m.

The library has the following new, large print books: “Blow Back” by James Patterson; “The Ninth Month” by James Patterson; “Captive” by Iris Johansson; “Fairy Tale” by Steven King; and “The Challenge” by Danielle Steel.

In regular print, new books include: “Oath of Loyalty” by Kyle Mills; “Lessons” by Ian McEwan; and “Desperation in Death” by JD Robb.

The Friends of the Library meeting will be held on Oct. 7 at the Orchid Club at 1 p.m. The speaker will be John Derbohossian from Oak Run’s Reach Out Club.

The library will be having their Annual Holiday Basket Raffle. Tickets will be available for purchase for $1 each or 10 for $5, beginning on Oct. 8 at the book sale as well as in the library during regular working hours. Basket donations are also welcome, and will be accepted until Nov. 28.

With gusto, I continue this fundraiser in honor of Yogi Andrew Crane, who was passionate about this cause. Oak Runners have been wonderful in supporting Cates/Legacy house for many years.

For those new to Oak Run, Cates House is right across the road from the main gate and has served our community with care and compassion for a long time.

All monies collected go directly to Cates House.

For a donation of $18, you will receive an event tee shirt. Please indicate size on the bottom left corner of your check.

For $108, you may have a hand-painted stone, personalized to celebrate a loved one’s life or anniversary.

You can post-date the check to Nov. 12, however, please get it to me ASAP so you don’t forget.

Make checks to: HOSPICE OF MARION COUNTY, put in my cubby or mailed to 11538 SW 69 Circle, Ocala, FL 34476 (BTG). I will happily pick up your check if you call me at 352-854-7950.

We’ll celebrate our accomplishment with our Hoofin’ it for Hospice walk on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 8 a.m. outside the Palm Grove Auditorium.

The Genealogy Club meets in the Card Room at 9:30 a.m. on the third Friday of every month.

On Oct. 21, we will have three roundtables, each with a different topic having a club member leading the topic. The topics are “Getting Started,” “Dating Old Photos” and “Chipping Away at Broken Families.” Each topic will last about 10 minutes per session. The idea is to rotate between the tables, so someone can learn about at least two topics.

Join us, sit at a table or two, then decide if you would like to join our fun and interesting club.

Oak Run Garden Club meets monthly the first Wednesday of the month at Palm Grove, 10:00 a.m. Meetings are open to all Oak Run Residents.

Each month, we have interesting and informative presentations, and fabulous field trips. Please come join us.

This month, our field trip on Friday, Oct. 21, is planned to The Pickin’ Patch in Dunnellon; $5.00 admission includes picture spots, corn maze, and entrance to pumpkin field. Pumpkin, gourd and sunflower picking are additional fees.

Please meet in the Palm Grove parking lot at 3:00 p.m. to carpool. For more information, call VP Judy at 413-348-7140.

The Friends of the Library meeting will be held on Oct. 7 in the Orchid Club at 1 p.m.

The speaker will be John Derbohossian from Oak Run’s “Reach Out Club.”

The monthly book sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9-10:30 a.m.

The library will be having their Annual Holiday Basket Raffle. Tickets will be available for purchase for $1 each or 10 for $5, beginning on Oct. 8 at the book sale, as well as in the library during regular working hours.

Basket donations are also welcome, and will be accepted until Nov. 28.

Come out to one of our most popular events: Nite at the Races!

The fun and festivities will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Orchid Club. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with betting windows also open at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $8/pp for all and will be sold Monday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Orchid Club.

Tables are available for up to eight people.

Pizza will be on the menu; BYOB.

Join the fun with all your Oak Run friends and get your racing card filled out early!

Also … the UMC Fall Cabaret is Nov. 9 at the Palm Grove featuring Macey Mac, “the little girl with the big voice,” who was recently featured at the Orange Blossom Opry along with a delicious meal provided by the Olive Garden. Further info in the October Newsletter.

Reminder to all our golfers that our GAR event is Monday, Oct. 17. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board for those playing in the event. Be sure to make your lunch selection there also. Your check should be made out to ROLN and put in the envelope in the Pro Shop. Please also add your name to the volunteer sign up sheet for the event.

See Nancy Hersey or Sue Olmos if you have questions.

Here is the schedule for the remainder of our GAR season. Make a note, and save the dates on your calendars. These are fun events, so don’t miss out!

Stonecrest, Nov. 14; Preserve, Jan. 18; Stone Creek, Feb. 20; Ocala Palms, March 20; and Eagle Ridge, April 20.

The Upstate New York Club is hosting the 2022 Oktoberfest on Monday, Oct. 24, from 5:00 to 9:15 p.m. at the Palm Grove, complete with real German food, great dancing, and beer drinking music!

The community celebration will feature a catered meal of German beer brats, sauerbraten, spaetzle, German potato salad and sauerkraut. And cake for dessert!

Music will feature the Alpine Express, a Bavarian band from Orlando. The musical selections will include polkas and German drinking songs!

The food, music, and great crowd will make this a can’t-miss event!

This will be a bring-your-own beverage event, and all beverages are welcome, of course. If you wish to come “in character,” the ABC store on FL-200 offers all sorts of German-type beers such as Erdinger, Paulaner, or Tucher in either Hefe Weizen (wheat) or Dunkel (dark) beers. Stock up early!

Wear a dirndl, lederhosen, or a printed T-shirt.

Tickets will be available in the Orchid Club on Monday, Oct. 3, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., and Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Donut Drop-In for $22 per member; $27 for guests. A great deal for a good night’s entertainment!

The Italian/American Club will be hosting an “Italian-Heritage Dinner/Dance” on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Orchid Club from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Catering will be provided by Pasta Faire and the menu will be chicken parmesan w/penne pasta, salad, garlic nuggets and cannoli for dessert. Coffee will also be available.

Our entertainment for the evening will be DJ Mark Raisch for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Ticket sales will be in the card room at the Orchid Club, Monday, Oct. 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. Pricing is $22/member (Oak Run residents) or guest $25/person. Please note, there was an incorrect price published in the Oak Run Newsletter. We are sorry for this misprint in the September article, however the correct pricing is as stated above. Thank you for understanding.

Door prizes and 50/50 will be available. BYOB!

For more information, contact Kitti at 262 501-3993.

Our classes for this month are Thursday, Oct. 13, at 8 a.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 10:30 a.m. No worries – we have chairs!

Tune in to Len Teitler’s “Do You Remember?” program, narrated by Anna Boodee and featuring the Italian American Club’s “Beach Party,” from Aug. 24, with an additional segment of Oak Run photographer Randie Duretz. The program follows FYI daily from Oct. 7 to Oct. 21.

The Ohio-Michigan-Indiana Club, aka the Fun Club, is holding our third annual auction on Thursday, Oct. 6, 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Orchid Club.

Admission is $12.00 for members and $13.00 for guests.

The auctioneer will be Georgia Doyle.

Wine and assortment of fruit and cheeses will be served as well as jello and pudding shots for dessert.

Items brought for the auction must be wrapped when possible. Please bring small bills and quarters for bidding; it will be appreciated. Door prizes and 50/50 are included. BYOB, if you like.

Ticket sales will be at the Orchid Club Aug. 27 and Sept. 24 during the pancake breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m. on both days.

For more information, call Della at 352-237-6474 or Elaine at 352-861-8956.

The ORDC’s next general meeting is Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is scheduled to be Naomi Blemur, candidate for Florida Agriculture Commissioner, looking to be the successor to the outgoing Nikki Fried.

Other business will be a discussion of November’s social meeting, upcoming elections and other issues of interest to the general membership.

Ms. Blemir will provide prepared comments and accept comments and questions from the attending members.

The Nov. 17 general meeting will be a social event with catered dinner (final menu TBD, but should accommodate dietary-restricted individuals). Although this is not a business meeting, topics relating to the recent elections will be reviewed.

All Oak Run progressives, whether Democrat or non-affiliated, are welcome to meet in a friendly environment. Club membership is not required to attend any general meetings. If, however, a visitor wants to join the growing Oak Run Democratic Club, annual dues will be $7.00 beginning January 2023.

C’mon and join the fun! New Members are welcome!

Whether a novice or experienced, the Oak Run Table Tennis (ping pong) Club provides a fun and friendly playing environment. We provide the balls and paddle (if you don’t own one). Check us out at the Orchid Club. The hours listed below are subject to change. Please check the ORHA Events Schedule or call us for current times. Thank you. Monday: 1-3 p.m.; Wednesday: 12:30-3 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday: 6-9 p.m.

Any questions or concerns contact: Paul Pickard: 585-703-1640 (please leave a voicemail or text me).

A Pilates class is held Tuesdays at 8 a.m. at Palm Grove Fitness Center with a certified instructor. There is a fee for this class.

Pilates is an innovative and safe system of exercise using a floor mat or a variety of equipment. The focus of Pilates is the development of a strong “core.” The core consists of the deep abdominal muscles along with the muscles closest to the spine. Pilates elongates and strengthens, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility.

Any questions email Bonnie at bkwdragon@decca cable.com.

Our meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27, looks to be a busy evening.

We will be electing officers for 2023. If you are interested in running for any office, please contact Deb A., Lynn R., or Joan K.

We will also be celebrating Halloween with a party. Costumes are highly recommended as prizes will be awarded. “Spooky” snacks, “Witch’s Brew” and mulled cider will be available. Feel free to BYOB.

See you at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7 is a dance party at Bella Cucina from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, is Octoberfest from 4-8 p.m.

Halloween Spooktacular is Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5-9 p.m. Wear your costumes – there will be contests for prize giveaways. Sawyer Country, husband and wife duo Donny and Joylene, are bringing their country and southern rock back to the restaurant. It’s sponsored by Tammy Gottfried and Tom Reeves, realtors at Decca Real Estate Corp.

Suddenly One is a support group for Oak Run residents who have lost a spouse or partner unexpectedly or who have a loved one in hospice or terminal care. The group meets on the 2nd second Friday of each month at 10:30 in the Card Room of the Orchid Club.

The group also meets for a social lunch the 4th Friday of each month at 11:30 in the Oak Room Grill.

For more information, please contact Shelley at shelley@suddenlyone.com or 210-410-0090 or visit www.suddenlyone.com.

Fall is in the air, Oak Runners. Come join us in this ideal weather to play shuffleboard!

We play on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Play any day or all the days you would like, your choice.

We provide the equipment and an instructor for anyone who is new to the game, even a refresher for the seasoned players.

Come sign in by 8:45 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. start time.

Any questions, call or text (904) 622-6622.

Oak Run’s Acoustic Jam Club meets every Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Orchid Club. All Oak Run musicians and singers are welcome to attend its sessions. If you sing, play a guitar, banjo, uke, percussive instrument, etc., join our group.

For the first three Thursdays of each month, a select group of songs are played. For new visitors, copies of chords and lyrics for the selected songs may be available.

During the last Thursday of the month, members offer their personal selections to play solo or with the group.

For further information, contact Irv Becker at irv.becker@icloud.com.

The Chess Club meets every Wednesday in the Orchid Club card room from 3 to 5:30 p.m. We also play on Friday at the Freedom Library from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

We have player levels from beginners to experienced. Some of the more experienced players are always willing to help the beginner players. There are usually plenty of chess sets to play on brought by the regular members.

For more information, call Rich at 321-514-1073.

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