COMING EVENTS

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February 23, 2012

Bus Trip to Lakeland Expo

SAVE THE DATE!

 
It's time to make your plans to attend The Original Sewing & Quilt Expo!! ,  at The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL
This years Expo is February 23 -25th, 2011.  As in the past our group is going on the first day, February 23, 2012.  We want to be the first ones to dig into the exhibition floor goodies and classes!  This always a popular trip, so make sure you get your reservation and check in early.

The Original Sewing & Quilt Expo is offering a similar package to our group as they have in the past.  For $5.00 you will receive:
General Admission for one day, one class session voucher, one lapel pin and one shopping bag.  This a $38.00 value.  With the cost of the bus, bus parking and driver tip, your coast will be $30.00.  Your check must be received no later than January 20, so I can mail them to the Expo and receive our packet of wristbands, name badges, registration sheets, super prize drawing tickets and class voucher.  We will receive our shopping bags and pins when we arrive at the show. 

BUS PICK - UP

VENICE  - Albertsons parking lot.                         Be there at 7:00 AM     -   bus leaves at 7:15 AM

SARASOTA - Cattleman & Bee Ridge                    Be there at 7:30 AM     - bus leaves at  7:45 AM

BRADENTON - St.  Rd. 70 by Bealls Outlet          Be there at 8:00 AM     - bus leaves when all are aboard

We will stop at a Rest Area on the way there.  We will leave The Expo at 5:30 PM, so plan accordingly when choosing classes.  Go to their web site to view or print their class catalog.  www.sewingexpo.com.

Mail your check, desired pick-up location, your address AND A LOCAL PHONE NUMBER to:  (make check out to Janet Loy)
    
Janet Loy
     800 Mirabella Cir.  #204
     Venice, FL 34292

Call if you have any questions!  941-445-7386

 

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  Irish Spring Fling Luncheon

Saturday March 17, 2012

10am until 2:30pm

 Bentley’s Hotel

1660 S. Tamami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

Come and Join the Fun

Luncheon - Fashion Show - Vendor Tables

Silent Auction - Chapter Stash Sale - Members Stash Sale

 

Luncheon Menu Selections:

Asian Chicken Salad

Fish n' Chips

Pasta Primavera/Alfredo Sauce

 

Members $25 --- Non Members $35

 

Tickets available thru your Neighborhood Group Leader or

call Kathleen 941-753-9178 for tickets purchased with your credit card

 

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4th ANNUAL RETREAT

SARASOTA/GULF COAST CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

APRIL 9 - 14, 2012 

                            Historic Kenilworth Lodge, 836 S.E. Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL

Well, ladies, here we go again.  Since most of you already know what the retreat entails, I won’t go into specifics.  I think everyone already knows how much fun we have.  As you might expect, prices have increased a slight amount but fortunately the price is still very reasonable for what we get and remember, this price includes breakfast every day Fill out the registration form below and return to me with a deposit of $50.00 before February  17, 2012.  The remainder of the fees will be due before March 23, 2012.  Checks can be made out to me, Donna Lundquist, 2324 Fairfield Ave., Sarasota, FL  34232.  Note that they will not be cashed immediately so be aware of that when your bank statement arrives If you want to share a room, you MUST have a room mate when you fill out the registration form. The hotel has roll away beds that can be put in a room, so three to a room is a possibility.  Depending on how many people sign up, there will be 1-2 people/table for sewing.

All inclusive package (5 nights) - Double occupancy room -  $227.00/person 

All inclusive package (3 nights) - Double occupancy room -$138.00/person

Single occupancy room - $415.00/person –5 nights

    “             ”             “     - $251.00/person - 3 nights  

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me (941 371-2435)

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Registration Form  

Registration Deadline February  17, 2012 - $50.00 DEPOSIT//Balance due March 23, 2012 

__________________________                                                         I prefer a single room______

                                                                                        Name

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                                                                                         Address

                                                                          

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                                                                                            Phone 

                                                                                                                                                            

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                             E mail

 

                        Directions, plus more information, will follow after registration is completed.

 

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August 16-20, 2012

ASG Conference in Houston, Texas

Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar, Houston, Texas 77010, 713-730-8000:

ASG Conference is open to both members and non-members

It offers workshops, seminars and lectures in two-day, all day, two hour and 90 minute formats.

Classes arte tailored to every sewing interest and every level of swing skills