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December 2009
For the people, by the people, and about the people of Lake Helen, Florida
Lake Helen Villa’s 2009 Bazaar
Bargains galore and huge attendance made this year’s bazaar hit a new record.  It just goes to show you that “if you build it they will come.”

The bazaar is held around November each year to allow residents to donate items they no longer want or need.  Some items are new with tags still on them where others are used items.  Items sold includes dishes, pots & pans, glassware, kitchen utensils, sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, material, toys, holiday items especially Christmas decorations, tools, small electrical appliances, lamps, knick knacks, clothing, jewelry, shoes, pocketbooks, plants, books & much more.  As you can see we have a lot to offer.

The new and seasoned residents of Lake Helen Villas 55 & over manufactured home park pulled together and helped one another making this bazaar a huge success.  The Bazaar as it is called is not a garage sale.  We also have crafts, homemade baked goods, jelly & Jams, refreshments for sale such as coffee & donuts, hot dogs & soda.
Don’t forget the many prizes you can win too! We have $1 raffles.  50/50 Wishing Well for “a $1 and a dream” you could win
half of the money collected for this raffle.  The Basket of Cheer is also a $1 raffle and included a basket with a bottle of wine, with 2 glasses and a $25.00 gift card to Publix or Winn Dixie.  We had a drawing each day for both raffles.  The Chinese Auction is also a $1 raffle where you can pick and choose what item you would like to win. You can win gift cards/gift certificates to businesses right here in Lake Helen.  This year donations included Brecht’s Meat Market, Creative Arts Café, Papa’s Pizza, Shoestring Theater, and Callahan Realty.  I apologize to the other businesses in Lake Helen that were not contacted in a timely manner allowing you to participate in our 2009 bazaar.  Please know we welcome your participation and hope you will join us next year.
Winners for 2009 Lake Helen Bazaar


Wishing Well                     Fri                Dave West                     $53
                                           Sat               Karen Summerall          $35
Basket of Cheer               Fri                Betty Schroeder            $25  Publix
                                           Sat               Jan Gotay                $25  WinnDixie
Chinese Auction
1 - $20 Gift Certificate         Brechts Meat Mkt                            Liz Marasco
2 - $10 Gift Certificates       Creative Arts Café   Grace Barnes/Bart Peilon
2 - $10 Gift Certificates       Papa’s Pizza             Alice Olcsvary/R Connolly
2 - Tickets                             Shoestring Theater                     Marcy Gardner

2 - Tickets                             Christmas Tour                             Felix Marasco
2 - Tickets                             Athens Theatre                       Lorraine Cowdrey
2 – Breakfasts                      Debary Diner              Sue North/Ruby Connelly
1 - $25 Gift Card                  Walmart                                        Angela Gordon
1 - Large Ceramic Planter  Donated                                             Kathy Keys
1 - 3 pc Candle Set             Donated                                              Kathy Keys
1 – Christmas Santa           Donated                                         Ruby Connelly
1 - Green Ceramic Tree     Donated                                                Jan Gotay
1 - White Ceramic Tree      Donated                                       Karen Worzalla
2 - $25 Gift Cards                Bed, Bath & Beyond/A Gordon/Marcy Gardner
4 -slices of pizza                 Angelina’s                                       Grace Barnes
2 - $10 Gift Cards              Burger King/Sonics     Helen Sullivan/F Marasco
2 - $10 Gift Cards              Subway/McDonalds     F Marasco/A Schellinger
2 - $20 Gift Cards              Lowes/Home Depot      Angela Gordon/ K Keys
2 - $20 Gift Cards              CVS/Walgreen                      Felix & Liz Marasco
1 - $25 Gift Card                Ruby Tuesdays                                     June Gage
1 - $25 Gift Card                Chili’s                                                  Ron Roberts
1 - $25 Gift Card                Olive Garden                                 Frank Cowdrey

Thank You EVERYONE!

from Lake Helen Villa’s Residents for your support.
Barbara Dancause, Chair Person  386-228-4249