FOR YOUR INFORMATION 8225 Wesley Dr. Brooksville, FL 34601 (352) 799-1644 www.wesleyanvillage.org Ken Heer President Gary Tesh Office Manager Keith Allion Treasurer Carol Weller Assistant to the Treasurer Randall Schenkel Event Coordinator Nancy Heer Property Manager Betty Taber Administrative Assistant Caroline Staley Receptionist Wesleyan Village is a Christian community for senior adults where residents can live in a safe, clean, wholesome and attractive environment that contributes to their spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational wellbeing. You might be interested in a few bits of information about Wesleyan Village: The Village consists of approximately 275 acres of land on which there are 401 housing units, several ponds, at least 4 gators, a pair of osprey, many turtles and innumerable wild birds. We are a naturalist s paradise. We are licensed for 101 mobile home and 42 RV spaces We maintain our own streets, water, sewer and trash pickup There are seven developed sections in the Village: Epworth Estates, Shepherds Court, John Wesley Manor, Phillippe Park, RV Park, Wesley Commons and Wesleyan Homes. It is estimated that we have 300-350 year-round residents and around 700 during peak season. A recent annual survey was conducted with 72 persons responding. Of those who responded 69.4% owned property and 30.6% were renters 49.2% were year-round residents and 50.8% were seasonal Ages of the respondents were: 60-65 (5%), 65-70 (2.7%), 70-75 (20.8%), 75-80 (29.1%), 80-85 (18%), 85-90 (19.4%), 90-95 (4%) Church Affiliation of respondents were Baptist (2), CMA (3), Free Methodist (1), Independent Christian (1), Nazarene (1), Presbyterian (2), United Methodist (2) and Wesleyan (52) Of the respondents, 31% have lived in the Village less than 5 years; 46% less than 10 years; and 54% more than 10 years. Five percent have lived in the Village more than 30 years. Among the things people said they liked most about the Village: friendliness, dining hall, library, beautiful campus, exercise classes, activities, church service, Christian fellowship, new friends, values and standards, swimming pool, music, Bible studies, security, weather, support group, meals, prayer cells, coffee shop, and nature trail. By far, the friendliness of the residents stood out as most liked. A few items were noted that need attention and a lot of good suggestions were offered for future development. Thanks to everyone who participated in the survey. In 2016 our Camp Meeting is scheduled for January 12-17 and our Bible Conference for March 8-13. Next season our dining room will open November 3 and close April 5. Wesleyan Village is a diverse community which adds to its richness. We all love the Lord and find a way to work through our differences of perspective and preferences to honor Him and make Wesleyan Village a wonderful place in which to live. Ken Heer
Page 2 COMING EVENTS 2015-2016 SEASON PICNIC WITH GOLF CART PARADE PARADE AT 11:15 PICNIC 12:00 P.M. DINING HALL TICKETS $5.00 Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Chips, Coleslaw and Ice tea. CHIHULY COLLECTION MOREAN ARTS CENTER INCLUDES HOT GLASS TOUR ST. PETERSBURG, FL MAY 8 TH COST $17.00 TRANSPORTATION $7.00 Pay Carol Weller by May 1, 2015 BIBLE MUSEUM - TARPON SPRINGS, FL JULY 14, 2015 9:00 A.M. Van will leave at 8:00 a.m. ADMISSION - FREE Transportation cost $5.00 SEPTEMBER 5, 2015 SHOW PALACE DINNER THEATRE $44.00 Pay Carol Weller by August 7 th Transportation $4.00 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 2 P.M. Mt. Dora Ice House Theatre Cost $17.00 Transportation $6.00 Please pay Carol Weller by AUGUST 22 WORDS OF WISDON OBSTACLES are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal!
Page 3 President Ken reminded Village residents of the capital campaign theme at the President s Coffee on April 10 th and the tasks to which we must give ourselves if we are to achieve strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. STRENGTH FOR TODAY 1. Affirm the values that gave birth to Wesleyan Village 2. Sustain the quality of life that caused us to want to live here 3. Manage our resources carefully 4. Maintain our assets 5. Serve our residents BRIGHT HOPE FOR TOMORROW 1. Share a vision for the future 2. Plan for the future 3. Build for the future 4. Invest in the future through the capital campaign; the Village Partner program; support of projects (fitness center, Cortez office building, dining room monitors, etc.); donor identification; and estate planning. To date the Village Partnership Program has received over $31,000 in cash and pledges. OCTOBER 10 TH, 2015 SHOW PALACE HUDSON, FL DINNER THEATRE COST $44.00 TRANSPORTATION $4.00 DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M. WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE ST. PETERS- BURG, FL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 $5.00 DONATION TRANSPORTATION $6.00 VAN LEAVES AT 8:30 A.M. Florida Botanical Gardens HOLIDAY LIGHTS NOVEMBER 27 LARGO, FL COST $4.00 TRANSPOR- TATION $7.00 GREAT TRIP FOR VISITING FAMILIES
Page 6 NEW TALENT DISCOVERED AT MUSIC NIGHT and OPEN MIC Sharon Wagner adds to the quartet Debbie Otis Is that really Carl Waldron? Yes, telling us about his purchase of an automobile! Left: Ed Bridego joins Doug Jueckstock and they bless the group. Below: Ben Hooker reveals a different look as he tells us and plays about Don t Go Into The Woods. Right: John and Linda Crisp sung for the first time in Wesleyan Village, Lord I Need You.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD WBCA SUMMER OFFICE HOURS MAY 1 AUGUST 31 OPEN MONDAY FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. OFFICE ALSO CLOSED MAY 25TH CONTINUES EACH WEDNESDAY NOON SIGN UP TODAY POT LUCK CARRY IN MAY 21, 2015 5:30 P.M. DINING HALL FILM CHIHUYLY COLLECTION MOREAN ARTS CENTER ST. PETERSBURG, FL MAY 8, 2015 VAN LEAVES 9:00 A.M. RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY Recipe House Dressing 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup of ketchup ¾ T dried onions ½ t salt ½ t celery salt 1/3 cup cider vinegar ¾ cup Wesson Oil Beat at least 10 minutes WBCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 12-9:00 A.M. PIATT ROOM
May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat WBCA OFFICE HOURS BEGINNING MAY 1ST 9 A.M. 12:00 P.M. 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 WBCA EXEC. COM. 9:00 a.m. Piatt Room Perkins Spring Hill, FL Cost $3.00 13 Mama Sally s Crystal River, FL Cost $4.00 17 18 19 20 Buffet City Brooksville, FL Cost $3.00 24 25 31 OFFICE CLOSED 26 27 Pizza Villa Brooksville, FL Cost $3.00 7 8 MOREAN ARTS CENTER Chihuly Collection St. Petersburg, FL Leave the village at 9:00 a.m. Transportation $7.00 14ASCENSION DAY 21 POTLUCK CARRY-IN From Jerusalem to Emmaus 5:30 p.m. Dining Hall 9 15 16 22 23 28 29 30