Just a note from The Villages Vintage Car Club. It looks like we might have a meeting in May but, that’s still up in the air. We hope everyone is well and making good use of their downtime. Keep me up to date on items that you need me to post. I will do my best.

Thank you for Helping to Keep everyone safe and well.

MS WALK, SATURDAY, MARCH 14,* HAS BEEN CANCELLED * Please continue to check with the Website to get updates on additional CLOSINGS.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 – SPANISH SPRINGS CRUISE IN HAS BEEN CANCELLED .  ALL TOWN SQUARES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE Scheduled for March 28 from 2:5 FOR RON REMERGING HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Everyone will be notified as soon as a new date has been determined. Thank you.

With Heavy hearts, we are sharing the sad news of our friend and club member, Ron Ermeling. Ron passed from this Earth on March 1, 2020 at 9:45 PM while in Hospice care. Please keep Ginger in your love and prayers during this difficult time.

• There is an unbearable pain you feel when you lose someone very important. You go through memories about events you had together and see your meeting each other was just a privilege. To our friend, Ron Ermeling, we will really miss you. Rest in peace, dear Friend. Till we meet again.

MONDAY, MARCH 9 Drive and Dine Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Ocala. Staging will be at 9:45 AM Mulberry Grove Parking Lot We will be leaving for Cheddars at 10:00 AM The drive is approximately 22 miles from Mulberry and takes approx. 35 minutes through horse country. Nice roads, great menu

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 SONIC CAR SHOW 5:00-7:00 PM (new time) Sonic Drive-In on Hwy 441 Summerville

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH MS Walk – Car Show at the Villages Polo Grounds 8:30 AM till 11:00 AM (approx) There will be a light breakfast served.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 TH TVVCC MONTHLY MEETING TRUMAN REC CENTER 6:00 PM We have a total of 207 Members listed. We are showing a total of 106 paid members so, that means we have 101 members that have not paid for 2020. We will be collecting dues at the March 16th meeting. If you have not paid your dues by April 1, you will be deleted from the rooster. If you are deleted, you will have to submit a Membership Form to get a new password in order to access our web site. Jim Dickson will be serving his delicious Donuts and President Merlin will be fixing a roaster of Jambalaya for you to try. It will not be HOT.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 SPANISH SPRINGS CRUISE-IN. WE WILL STAGE AT 1:00 In the parking lot behind the bowling alley.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR RON ERMELING. TRUMAN REC. CENTER 2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM

Welcome all TVV CLUB MEMBERS

New things are happening in the TVV Car Club

We elected a new President and Vice-President. Our new President is Merlin Decuir our new Vice President is Alan Carey. Linda Bertone has agreed to stay on as Secretary and Mike Ferlisi has agreed to stay on as Treasurer. Bonnie White will remain as Webmaster.

Merlin Decuir lead our January meeting. He is asking for ideas on what the Club wants for this year? He is also asking for volunteers to help at our meetings and events. There will be sign up sheets at the back of the room at the February 17, 2020 meeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY, February, 17 6:00 p.m. Monthly club meeting at Truman Rec. Center.

We really need a good turn out for this meeting.

SATURDAY, February 22 – 10 am to 1 pm Metro Diner Car Show A $13 meal voucher for your next visit is given to each vintage car that shows up. The 20 cars we needed have been filled but Alex is taking a waiting list. Please call Alex for further info. 352-751-5370

MONDAY, February 24, DRIVE & DINE COUNTY LINE SMOKEHOUSE. HIGHWAY 25. Please meet at Mulberry Rec Center at 10:15 AM We will be leaving there at 10:30 AM. If you have any questions re. this event, please call Paige or Rich Udell 406-250-2060.

Monday, March 9, DRIVE & DINE. The venue to be determined and sign up sheets will be available at the meeting on Monday.

Saturday, March 14. Car Show for the National MS Walk 2020 8:30 AM- 11:00 AM (approx) The Polo Field We participate in this event every year. They will provide free coffee and doughnuts. Sign up sheets will be available at the monthly meeting.