It’s that time of year again! We will be collecting necessary items for migrant workers and delivering

to a designated camp site for distribution. Your generosity throughout the year has been incredible. We will be collecting items, starting on Monday, February 3rd through the Friday, February 13th. In early February we will meet at the Café of Life to sort 50 pound bags of rice, beans, masa and sugar. Last year we distributed 120 bags of the above items to the migrant families. We also accept checks, in any amount, as donations. With this money, we are able to purchase the 50 pound bags of food. You will receive a receipt for your donation. WE WILL ACCEPT WHATEVER YOU WISH TO DONATE ON OR OFF THIS LIST. The list of items needed will be posted on the Bulletin Boards. If it is more convenient for you, we will gladly come to your residence to pick up your donated items. The Café of Life is providing a truck to pick up your donated items and will distribute them at the camp. All items can be new or gently used. The need never seems to diminish. The young and old, who work in the fields, are grateful for whatever they receive. It is heart warming and a little sad at the same time. Your donations have truly lightened their load. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions. THANK YOU BAY FOREST! YOU’RE THE BEST!

Vince and Kathryn Corbino 239-594-5345

Please join us any and every Wednesday for the Sunset Social. It’s a wonderful way to have fun, make new friends or renew old acquaintances.

Bring a dish to share and your preferred beverage.

Draft Beer on tap with a donation.

We are so fortunate in Naples to have the most beautiful and unique sunsets. Each sunset is more stunning than the next!

Join us Every Wednesday 5-7 PM at the Clubhouse.

BAY FOREST HOURS

MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 AM to 3 PM

OFFICE: (239) 597-5129

FAX: (239) 597-4431

Annie Lappin

New Horizons is non-profit and non-denominational volunteer opportunity. It’s after hours (3:30 - 5 pm) for immigrant children. We help them in two areas, English & Math. ANYONE who cares about children and enriching children lives, as well as the joy of giving the gift of time can contribute. Grades: 1st and 3rd - 5th. You could work one late afternoon per week or once every 2 weeks. One resident volunteer expressed how “It is the happiest of times that he spends in Florida”.

Another quote from seasonal resident,

Pat O”Rourke:

“Volunteering for New Horizons gives and allows me to be generous with my abundance of time. I can see that I’m becoming part of a community of people, staff and volunteers, who are creating positive change in the lives of these children. Yet I leave each time feeling I receive far more than I give! I’m grateful for the opportunity to interact with the other volunteers and, of course, the beautiful children involved in the program.”

By Ruth Wertenberg Realtor®

Welcome to all our seasonal renters! Another season is upon us, how quickly the time goes!

Please take time to read our Bugle and calendar to enjoy all upcoming activities.

We do have a few properties for sale for anyone thinking of buying in our beautiful community. There is a list on the front of the lobby door to clubhouse.

Call me to make an appointment as most of them are occupied.

Enjoy your stay here and for all the folks that rent through our office.

We thank you and sincerely and hope you are happy with our

service.

The Monday Night Bridge Club is

well under way. The games begin

at 7:00 PM at the Clubhouse.

It is a fun, social time for players of all

levels.

We each contribute $1.00 and then that

money is returned as prizes.

We play 3 rounds with 5 hands per round,

for a total of 15 hands of

bridge.

Please call Maurice Wright at:

(239) 272-2394 to sign-up.

SAVE THE

DATE

On Wednesday,

March 25, 2020

the Ladies lunch

and fun group will

be able to attend the Broadway

Palm theater in Ft. Myers for a

buffet lunch and musical

production of KINKY BOOTS.

The price of the event is $ 59.00

and limited to 40 attendees.

Again the Bocce Season got off to a

great start with our draw on January

9th followed by our

Hot Dog Party. We thank all who

participated in the 50/50 so we could

continue with the hot dogs as well as

those who provided

non-perishables for

Cafe of Life.

Season play began on

January 13th and ran

smoothly as usual

thanks to Ron Jordanek's hard

work. Mark your calendars for the

following dates: regulation play ends

Thursday, March 5th (any ties for

playoff positions will be on Friday,

March 6th). Playoffs start on

Monday, March 9th with the Bocce

Final on Friday, March 13th. The

banquet is Tuesday, March

24th.

Enjoy the Season and always and

remember to have fun!

Yoga with Steve has taken off like a

rocket. Such an amazing following

within less than 2 weeks, our

numbers have increased to capacity. The energy is

absolutely incredible and the yogis are filling the Club

House to the rafters. By the moans and groans we hear,

everyone seems to be working hard. Steve’s

encouragement is paying off and we are so grateful that he

has taken on this endeavor for another

season.

For further information you can

contact: Lucyna 239-260-1299.

BOOK GROUP

The Book Group meets on the second

Monday of the month at 2:00 PM at the

Clubhouse. All are welcome. The

February meeting will be February 10,

2020.

.

March is our book and a movie month.

It is March 9.

The Book will be

“Wish You Well” by David Baldacci. We

will start at 1:00 PM to allow time to watch

the movie. Please bring a beverage or a snack to share for the movie meeting.

Ahoy mates and welcome aboard to a new boating season. We had a great new beginning last year and are looking forward to

good times on the water again this season. Due to some personal issues, we may not make it to Naples in February.

We would ask any members of the group that could volunteer some time to get in touch with me so that we can put forth a plan of action.

I feel that the Boaters Club had a good first year and am confident that it is a worthwhile venture. I am sure that all our members were happy with our little outings. The rental

companies were easy to deal with, the boats were in good shape, the weather cooperated, the dolphins and pelicans enjoyed our company, the snacks and beverages were all

excellent and well-received and all the folks had a ball.

We are hoping to see you, but if not, have a wonderful season. Please get in touch with me with any comments and suggestions.

Jim Thomson and Denise Santana

jimt172m@gmail.com

705-257-0566

Line Dance classes are offered at the Bay

Forest Clubhouse on Wednesdays from

3 - 4:30 PM and Fridays from 9-10:30 AM .

The first 45 minutes will be for beginner line

dancers and the last 45 minutes will be more

challenging for experienced line dancers!

Line dancing has gained in popularity all over

the world. It is great exercise for the mind

and body as well as a place to socialize and

make new friends. We use all styles of music

from country to Pop, Broadway, and Latin.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

For questions, call Cathy Hinz at

360-460-1407.

LADIES CHAMPAGNE FASHION SHOW February 28, 2020

Fashions provided by Jami’s

Lunch provided by Southern Accent

Doors Open at 12:00 PM Lunch served at 12:30

Cost is $ 29.00 (Checks Preferred)

Tickets go on sale:

February 13th from 1:30 - 3 PM in the Conference room.

Then tickets will be sold in the Club House Office during regular Office Hours until February 21st.

Seventh Annual Classes will be meeting again in 2020 in the club house of Bay Forest on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning on Wednesday and Thursday 29 and 30, 2020. Classes on Wednesday and Thursday will be the same Instruction. This gives the student an opportunity of attending either class and receiving the same instruction. Dave Knoebber of Naples Cove, is the instructor and he is a resident artist in Naples and Southwest Michigan. Knoebber has over fifty years of teaching experience and is able to provide his students with a new lens of looking at our environment. His teaching of watercolors during the four weeks helps the student understand the rudiments of watercolor and enjoy meeting new friends of Bay Forest. These classes are free to men and

women in Bay Forest. Still looking for a model for two sessions. Contact Dave 630 441 8976. Come spend some time with Dave in the Club House for a morning of watercolor experiences. Sign up for these art classes in the Club House Office. You will received the syllabus and supply list when you register. Classes began on January 29th and 30th, but you can still sign up in the front office of the Club House.

Come and enjoy a pleasant

afternoon enjoying the works of

Bay Forest artists. All guests are

welcome! .

.

Participating Artists must submit

their applications to the Clubhouse

no later than Monday, February

17th. The Art Show Committee is

always looking for volunteers.

PING PONG

On Wednesdays and

Fridays in Carlson

Room of the Clubhouse, from 12:30

to 2 PM January through April. Ping

Pong is going strong, with new and

former players. It has been exciting

and fun! Usually two tables playing

doubles and sometimes singles. It’s

open to all, men and women, guests

and visitors, and all ages. Paddles are

available, but bring your own if you

have one. Ping Pong helps maintain

your agility and balance in body and

mind. Come join us!

Call John Waller:

703-861-3330 for more

information or questions.

A NIGHT AT THE PHIL

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: SATURDAY MARCH 14th at 5:45 pm

A NIGHT AT THE PHIL WILL RETURN TO BAY FOREST AGAIN THIS YEAR

AS IN THE PAST

A TALENTED QUARTET FROM THE NAPLES PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONY WILL

ENTERTAIN US WITH AN EVENING OF MAGNIFICENT MUSIC

CHAMPAGNE, WINE AND ELEGANT HORS D'OEURVES WILL BE SERVED

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21st AT 9:00am

THE COST WILL BE $29.00. (CHECKS PREFERRED)

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AS WE ARE TREATED TO EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC IN

THE INTIMATE SETTING OF BAY FOREST

GUESTS ARE WELCOME AFTER RESIDENTS ARE ACCOMMODATED ON

FEBRUARY 21st

FOR INFORMATION CALL MARILYN 239 431 8721

February 28, 2020 Come join your friends and your special loved one for

a Wonderful evening of film.

On Friday, February 28th, The Film Committee

will be presenting, ON OUR NEW SCREEN,

One of Hollywood's Top Love Stories.

Doors Open at for that

Special Ice Cream Treat and the Film is at .

$3.00 Per Person

It’s time! Calling all Pickleball players residents and renters in Bay Forest. We

will be having a mixed doubles tournament the last week of the month. Signups for the

tournaments will be from February 12 to 19. Please see either Maureen or Joyce to sign up at the

courts. The blind draw will take place the 19th at 3:00 PM. The tournament will begin on

Monday, February 24 and finish on Tuesday, February 25. All tournaments will begin at 8:30

AM and run to noon. The 26th will be reserved as a makeup day if needed due to the weather.

The tournament will culminate with a party on Thursday, February 27 at 4:00 PM by the Bocce

courts. All participants and their guests are welcome to attend and the cost is $10.00 per person.

With interest in the game of Pickleball growing in Bay Forest, the committee has requested that

the Bay Forest board consider adding an additional Pickleball court. Anyone interested in signing

the petition from the Pickleball committee for additional courts can do so at the courts or with a

committee member.

New players are always welcome. Please stop by in the mornings during the week to see how the

game is played and meet some of the players. All ability levels are welcome!

If you would like to learn the basics of Pickleball you can signup in the office for a group lesson.

You must have your own Bay Forest approved paddle for a lesson. The most recent list can be

found in the office, on the Pickleball bulletin board, or you check the Sun City Grand web

site. When you bring your paddle in to the office, will ask you to sign in and provide

a sticker to signify an approved paddle. You will also need to obtain the code for the ball cabinet.

Bay Forest provides the balls that must be used on our courts. They

are the quietest balls on the market

today.

Winners of the January 2020

Women’s Pickleball

tournament Jill Pilon and Stacy Hansen

Winners of the January 2020

Men’s Pickleball Tournament

Michael O’Connell and Ken Rittner

Please join us for our fish fry On Friday,

March 20, 2020.

The evening entertainment will be provided

by Hot Topic Duo -- one of the top bands

in Naples.

The meal will be catered by Southern

Accents, and the fish will be cooked on site.

The menu will include:

A half pound of beer-battered fish fillets

with lemon & tartar sauce

Red bliss potato salad

Steaming bunkhouse beans

Crispy creamy coleslaw

Rolls and butter

(Dessert will be provided)

BYOB or beer is available for a

donation.

Tickets will be $25.00 per person

(checks preferred)

And go on sale at the clubhouse

9 AM-3 PM

Beginning

Monday,

March 9 and

ending

Monday,

March 16.

You are never too old for “Super Slow

Training.” Year round the trained volun-teers from Bay Forest hold Bone Builder sessions on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30

am, but now The Secret is Out. Fitness clubs around the country are calling our

techniques, the exercise solution you’ve been looking for, evidenced based, and

time-efficient. The exercises are gaining popularity among people of all ages. In our classes after warming up the muscles, we

strengthen our core by lifting and lowering optional light arm and leg weights at a very

slow rate, keeping constant tension on the muscles. While trained class leaders

monitor proper form, techniques and tem-po, the muscles move against the bones causing stronger muscles and new bone

growth. The sessions end with some brief stretching to keep the ligaments elongated

and limber. This reduces body tension, improves range of motion and flexibility. Classes are open to all Bay Forest residents

and renters at no cost. 1 PM classes will begin on January 7th.

Collier County Park/RSVP Department requires a yearly Doctor’s release to participate in the program. Prior to attending class please visit the Bay Forest Office to pick up and read the participant instructions and complete the necessary paperwork.

The Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia will present a concert on Wednesday, February 19 during

Sunset Social. The buffet starts at 5 pm so come earlier and the

concert begins at 6pm.

It’s a potluck so bring enough for 6-8 people.

There will be musicians plus many of their parents, so a ticket assures you of a seat.

Only 4 tickets will be distributed per person getting ticket. Please, no attempts at reserving a

table. It’s first come, first seated, this is a very popular event.

Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, February 5 at Sunset Social.

There is no charge but, donations to the Symphonia are greatly appreciated.

With all of our many physical activities in full swing, it is very important to add stretching and warm up before starting your physical activity. There seems to be two thoughts on stretching sometimes leaving people with the wrong understanding resulting in not doing any stretching at all. Let me explain the differences and which forms of stretching should be done.

First is static stretching where you hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds at or near the end range of motion. More like what is done in yoga. Static stretching is effective in improving your range of motion. It helps in recovery and helps in injury management and prevention. It does not help you warm up and actually reduces the strength and power your muscles can produce in the next hour. It isn't what you want to do before working out in the fitness center, playing tennis, pickle ball or golf.

The other type is called fluid or dynamic stretching. It is great for warming up prior to your physical activity. this is where you move thru your range of motion repeating it several times. This increases your core temperature (Warm Up) and helps improve your performance. You gradually increase your intensity and speed. Your body temperature goes up and you are ready to participate.

So in summary before activity use fluid stretching or active movement to warm up which helps you play better and stronger.

After your done do some static stretches that will aid your range of motion and reduce future soreness. It will help you relax and recover. Most of all do them. Stretching is the most ignored part of physical activity especially by men, but can be the most important part of your activity keeping you

feeling better and preventing injury.

Try it ,you will like it.

P.S. Add a little static stretch of your tendon of Achilles to your fluid movements to help prevent injury before playing tennis or pickle ball.

Still welcoming back old and new players, getting ready

for our first free tennis clinic on Thursday, January 23,

2020 at 2:00 PM. Dick Morrissey will give us valuable

pointers as we anticipate our future games or just

sound fundamentals. Please wear flat tennis shoes.

Rackets and balls will be provided.

Captain Steve Chansky's traveling team is back at it,

featuring our first contest against Citrus Park,

a competitive match featuring two (count em') 2 tie breakers, Andy Guti and

John Leggiero winning on court one.

COME OUT AND ENJOY WATCHING BAY FOREST’S BEST PLAYERS.

The tennis crowd enjoyed its first party on January 19, the Meet, Greet & Eat informal at the

clubhouse at 12:30, immediately after the Sunday morning play. The next affair will also take

place in the clubhouse following an afternoon of blind draw mixed doubles on February

16. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and play with someone new to our

tennis community.

As more residents and guests return, the men's round robin is gaining members, the new folks

adding to the group hilarity under the tiki huts' thatched roofs.

Remember that the early sessions are reserved for the women's and men's round robins,

Monday through Saturday, Sunday mornings for mixed doubles. Free play for the rest of day

starts at 10:30 until noon, with afternoon contests beginning around 2 PM, after the courts are

watered.

The last party of the season takes place on March 15. It too follows an afternoon of blind draw

mixed doubles. The dinner portion doesn't begin until 6 PM, allowing players, families and

guests time to go home and prepare for this more formal event.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

ANOTHER, INTERMEDIATE TENNIS CLINIC,

SCHEDULED ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th,

2020 AT 4:00 P.M. AT THE BAY FOREST

COURTS! ALL ARE WELCOME!

DICK MORRISSEY WILL BE THERE TO

TEACH AND ENCOURAGE DEVELOPING

TENNIS PLAYERS.

DON’T MISS THIS FREE OPPORTUNITY!!

Italian Night & the Superbowl Party may be over, but that’s not the end of

February activities. Don’t miss the Youth Symphonia Feb. 19, the kids are

amazing & they truly appreciate the homemade cookies. Also ladies, don’t miss

the Fashion Show Feb. 28, who knows what gems you might find! Any renters or

owners are welcome to join the Social Committee for our meetings the second

Tuesday of the month which in February will be February 11 at 2:30.

Please keep the following dates in mind when planning for next month

March 10 – Social Committee Meeting – 2:30

March 14 – Night at the Phil

March 20 – Fish Fry

March 25 – Ladies Luncheon – Broadway Palm

April 4 – Farewell/Men’s Brunch

April 14- Social Committee Meeting – 10:45

Check the bulletin boards for further information.

What! 2020! Where did 2019 go? When I talked to my 96-year-old uncle, however, he asked me "Where did the

last decade go?", so I guess time is relative. January is the start of the season in Bay Forest, and everything is up and

running. The clubhouse is a busy place, with yoga, book group, art classes, bone builders classes, meetings, ping-

pong, and on and on. Outside the clubhouse I see people catching (and releasing!) bass in the lakes, playing bocce,

pickleball, and tennis, as well as walking the paths and enjoying the warm Florida sunshine and beautiful Bay Forest.

Check out the calendar and I'm sure you can find something that you like to do.

Don't complain about being bored!

Some highlights from the January 15 board meeting are as follows:

Our incoming guest gate was demolished about mid-January, and will be fixed in the next week, hopefully. Our

new cameras gave a very clear video of the entire episode. The $10,500 or so cost will be picked up by the

driver's insurance company.

The Architectural Review Board, at the advice of our attorney, withdrew their disapproval ruling of The Cove's

planned new color scheme. Our documents are not specific as to building colors, and it was decided that the

ARB has no authority to regulate, in this case. We are looking into modifying our documents and adding an

approved color section.

We talked about adding two fountains to the South Lake. There were strong feelings on both sides of this ques-

tion, and an email poll will be taken of all residents to gauge interest. Rough costing will be developed by

Phil. We will talk more about this at the February board meeting.

The Pickleball Committee has accumulated a large list of players who desire another court at Bay Forest. We

must have at least 3 courts to become part of the competitive inter- association league. An ad hoc committee

will be formed to investigate if we have a place to put one or more new courts. They will also do the legwork

in contacting the appropriate Florida agencies and see about potential issues with water management. Since

our lake is an overflow lake, if we direct any runoff into the lake, there may be no issues. See Craig Pihl if

you want to help.

A discussion was held about purchasing a larger, 85” updated TV set in the Carlson Room. The existing 70”

TV is about seven years old, and there have been many improvements since this set was purchased. A board

vote was taken and passed. A new set will be procured, with the cost not to exceed $2500 . The funds will

come out of clubhouse reserves. It will be in place in time for the Super Bowl Party.

There are several possible uses for the old TV.

We are going to tune up our website, and to this end are seeking one or more photographers to supply us with a

series of Bay Forest photographs to be put onto the website. Needed are photos of not only the clubhouse, board-

walk, and the landscaping, but of people playing bocce, tennis, pickleball, and generally enjoying what Bay Forest has

to offer. We also need a regular supply of event photos, that can be added to the website. We need a year's worth of

party photos, Nights at the Phil, etc. that would be rolled over and replaced one by one with the most recent event.

Appropriate credit will be given. Let me, Phil, or Dave Knoebber know if you would like to help us out. We really

need one person to take all this over. Could that be you?

Thanks again to the Social Committee for a very successful, sold out Soup and Salad Party held on January 18. Bay

Forest folks love to eat, and managed to consume enough calories to carry them through the next week, or maybe

even to the Italian Night Dinner Dance on February 1! Life is good at Bay Forest!

As always, send me any comments or requests to my email address: rwood51@comcast.net I hope to see you all

at the next regular board meeting on Wednesday February 12 @ 9:30 AM and at the Annual Meeting Wednesday

February 26 @ 6 PM.