
A REVIEW OF OUR EVENTS!
December 15, 2018 Holiday Luncheon
(Posted by Ellen)
What can we say ~ our Five Oaks Holiday Luncheon at the JB Duke Hotel on Duke Campus was yet another lovely Holiday occasion with a delicious buffet, a Secret Santa that paid for all the drinks, the bartender’s surprise drink, and Christmas Scratch-off Lottery tickets with two winners ($10 & $2). We were in the Barista of the Hotel enjoying a private dining area with an exceptional nice and attentive waiter. Lots of chatting and laughter with good friends and neighbors (with the bonus of meeting a new 4100 Member)! What more could you ask for in this 2018 Holiday Season! Merry Christmas everyone!
Hope to see ya all at our January luncheon! KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE FIVE OAKS EVENT CALENDAR!
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November 17, 2018 Lunch Bunch:
(posted by Ellen)
I may sound like a broken record, and maybe, just maybe, that Irish Coffee was too darn delicious ~ but today’s Luncheon was the *bestest* ever! So much fun, and such lovely people ~ thank you to each and everyone of you. And thank you to one of our new Five Oaks Members who shared her talent with us. I chose the gorgeous Azalea garden, and I love it ~ thank you Lyn. And you’re positively correct ~ “these are life’s special moments in natural, beautiful and spontaneous images”.
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Five Oaks Holiday Lunch Bunch:
We now have reservations for our ever popular Holiday Luncheon on Saturday December 15th (12:30pm) in the Barista location (no stairs) of the JB Duke Restaurant. I was assured that this area, although *modern* compared to the *traditional* Washington Duke Inn, we would of course, enjoy the usual beauty of holiday decorations ~ poinsettias, wreaths & trees! I was also told that you may order a’ la carte from the luncheon menu, or enjoy their *upscale* luncheon Buffet (with a Chef’s Station). The Buffet is $19.00 per person (with a 19% tip added). The Buffet would be my choice. They will accept separate checks, and we will all be sitting at the same long table (no round tables), with comfortable seating (no high tops, no benches). https://www.jbdukehotel.com/
Circle this enjoyable annual Holiday event to save the date (Dec 15th), and email me now (or whenever) with your RSVP. And please tell me you are *happy*!
RSVP: ellen@fiveoaksclub.com
We have so many Holiday events coming up here in the Five Oaks Community. My suggestion would be check the Five Oaks Calendar on a regular basis ~ cause there could be additions, eliminations and/or changes. While you’re in there, check out our Bunco games (Nov 26 & Dec 10), our Fun Brown Bag Tuesdays (Nov 27), Holiday Euchre (Dec 7), Santa’s visit (Dec 12), and so much more! http://fiveoaksclub.wpengine.com/
Ellen Gilmartin, Administrative Assistant
Five Oaks Recreational Assn, Inc.
www.FiveOaksClub.com
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October 24, 2018 Fun Tuesdays
(posted by Ellen)
I had the pleasure of taking part in a *Fun Tuesday* yesterday afternoon at the Clubhouse. Under the direction of Mary, we made the cutest pumpkins (photo attached). I absolutely love them, and my thanks to Mary. I’ve also attached a group photo of some other activities also under the direction of our talented Mary. If you look over that photo you will see: (1) the book *Brooklyn* which is being discussed, and Mary is actually providing the book (on loan); (2) an adorable coaster, and learn how to knit (Mary provides the needles & yard); and (3) those really cute pumpkins ~ so easy!. Last Tuesday they met at the Clubhouse and carpooled to the movie to see *A Star is Born* ~ sorry I missed it. And Tuesday, October 30th ~ a Pot Luck. Family Trees and DNA, and what its all about will be on a future calendar.

You don’t have to be a member of Five Oaks to enjoy this delightful daytime activity; and in fact, you may enjoy yourself so much, you might even consider a membership sometime in the future. We would love to meet you.

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October 2, 2018 Fun & Interesting Tuesdays
(posted by Ellen)
My thanks to Mary for an interesting afternoon at the Clubhouse. We enjoyed our Brown Bag lunch and lots of chatting, followed by the Five Crowns card game (which she taught). I’m looking forward to teaching Five Crowns to my family.
Mary has scheduled a different fun and interesting activity for each Tuesday, and is open to any suggestions for future Tuesdays. If you’re home during the day, this is a Five Oaks event for you ~ join us!
REVIEW ALL TUESDAYS’ ACTIVITIES
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September 15, 2018 Lunch Bunch
(posted by Ellen)
The Cheesecake factory with more than 250 menu items and more that 50 signature cheesecakes and desserts on the menu, there is something for everyone. As usual, we had a nice crowd that attended, and the highlight of the afternoon was a Show n’Tell which was very enjoyable. So much so, we are doing it again for our October Lunch Bunch.
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August 18, 2018 Lunch Bunch
(posted by Ellen)
The Margaritas were so so good ~ and *freshly squeezed*. And the newly opened Monterrey Mexican Restaurant in Rams Plaza was a good pick and a hit with the crowd. Thanks to Ashley and Candy for all their help, and to Rita for all the great pictures taken through the years (one attached here).
Really good conversation, as well as interesting information, when a suggestion was thrown out there; “Tell us something about yourself that we don’t know”. Thank you all – so enjoyable!
Stay tuned, The Cheesecake Factory is a possibility for our September 15th luncheon. You don’t want to miss this one!
Please please leave a *Comment* (scroll way down), and include your preference for future Lunch Bunch venues.
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July 21, 2018 Lunch Bunch
(posted by Ellen)
Thank you all! I can’t tell you how much I enjoy my time with my neighbors and friends the third Saturday of every month! The conversation, the laughter and just all round pleasantry is so enjoyable. It’s such a great opportunity to meet and chat with old and new friends. You are special group of people ~~ and again, thank you all for sharing yet another Saturday afternoon with me.

Please feel free to leave a *Comment* below, and include your preference for a future Lunch Bunch venue!

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July 4, 2018
(posted by Ellen)
Two (2) great reasons to celebrate this past Wednesday. We celebrated our Country’s 247th birthday, and our Five Oaks Stingray Swim Team two years in row – undefeated. Our July 4th celebration was a huge success with a big Member turnout!!
To Lina and Cheryl, (Team Reps), to Josh, and to all the volunteers for their hard work and dedication in putting this day together – thank you ~ thank you! And go Stingrays!
A good time was had by all!
2006. 2007. 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 2018 TEAM PHOTOS
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June 25, 2018 Bunco:
(posted by Ellen)
OMG ~ Last night’s Bunco game (June 25) at the Clubhouse was a wonderful fun evening! We met so many delightful new neighbors, and welcomed back many of our long time players. It didn’t take long for the game to be off and running – despite having so many Newbies. And, we had some really nice door prizes thanks to Caroline and her Mom. Thank you so much Ladies ~ it was such an enjoyable evening, and a pleasure meeting you all. We hope to see you at our next Bunco night on July 30th (7pm), and again and again every last Monday of the month thereafter. Always check the Five Oaks website (Calendar of Events) to confirm Bunco, as well as the many other events that we enjoy here in our Five Oaks Community. FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Ellen Gilmartin, Administrative Assistant
Five Oaks Recreational Association, Inc

June 16, 2018 Lunch Bunch:
(posted by Pixie)
My husband Bob and I attended today’s lunch bunch at NAMU at Straw Valley in Durham. We absolutely loved it! The food was extraordinary. Well prepared, fresh and nicely presented. Most of us had something different and were equally pleased. The wait staff were very helpful. Having to order at their serving bar was very helpful. It gave us opportunity to have all questions answered. All in all, a great afternoon!!
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May 28, 2018 Memorial Day Celebration (1:30pm)
Although the weather was sortof yucky, our Pool Memorial Celebration was very enjoyable. There was a people count of approximately forty (40); half adults and half kids. The slide was a hit, the soda dive was fun, and Pizza and Ice Cream served. And at this hour, there were actually quite a few in the pool. If anyone should have a photo of today’s event, please send it, so it may be included here. ***************************************************************************************************************
May 19, 2018 Lunch Bunch:
The location, the food, the presentation, and the comradeship all blended together for yet another enjoyable Five Oaks Lunch Bunch at the Fusion Fish in Chapel Hill. We welcomed a new 4100 Neighbor; said *hello* to a few who had moved away, (so glad they keep coming back); some who returned from vacation or illness, and of course, our long time Lunch Bunchers. Thank you Ladies & Gents for a fun afternoon! FULL CALENDAR OF FIVE OAKS EVENTS

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FREE YOGA SERIES
Posted by Chris (dated 6/4/2018)
Yoga in the Clubhouse has been a wonderful addition to the offerings in Five Oaks for the last month. Classes have been well attended with 5-15 students practicing per class. We have been exploring proper alignment in basic yoga poses, slowly building our practice, and incorporating some meditation techniques each week.

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