Combined Newsletter
Starting in July the newsletter will only be available on the website. The August newsletter is linked at the end.
This page contains both a printed and audio version. To access the audio version, click on the link below.
September 2026
Newsletter for Bridgeport and Ezell – AI voice
Hello, this is Rita Labarbara on behalf of VIP chair Melinda Zeman, leader of the Bridgeport meeting and Donna Evans leader of the Ezell meeting.
August guest speaker was Adam Suitor from the Emerald Coast Technology Company.
He brought us the latest in vision equipment to view.
The V’IPs along with New Vision For Independence, The Villages caring Neighbors, Eastport Lions, Lake Sumter Lions and the Orange Blossom Gardens Lions will be celebrating
White Cane Day Walk October 9th from 10:00 am to noon at the Brownwood Square.
Come walk the walk with us together we can raise awareness of the blind and visually impaired community and discover resources and support!
October’s guest speaker will be Caring Neighbors. They have lots of exciting news to share with us.
Meanwhile in The Villages they are ramping up to supply audio descriptive in both the Sharon as well as the Sig Pro Studio ( located in Lake Sumter Landing.) Will keep you posted
Our luncheon for September is right around the corner,
I have chosen Chick-fil-A, and the menu will consist of a Chick-fil-A sandwich, fruit cup ,a cookie and iced tea. If you were unable to attend the August meeting please forward a check made out to VIP for $12.00 in care of Frank Traina
1072 Bissell Trail The Villages 32163
No later than August the 30th.
We will also be playing BINGO afterwards!
Special question of the month!
What week of the month do the VIP Bowlers meet?
If you attend our meeting in September and you are able to answer this question you can win a $5 gift card to Publix.
BRIDGEPORT
September 3rd Luncheon and bingo at 1pm.
September 10th
Game day at Laurel Manor at 1:00 p.m.
September 23rd
Bowling at Fiesta bowl 3:00 p.m.
EZELL NEWS
September 21st
Crime against seniors
DID YOU KNOW?
Our bright orange VIP t-shirts are available for sale for $10 each as well as ou magnetic VIP pins for $2 a piece at every meeting . Show your support by wearing them to all our events.
Attention all golfers!
The Lake Sumter Lions golf program is on. John Thompson will be with us at our meetings to sign up anybody interested.
If you need additional help, we partner with New Vision For Independence which is located in Leesburg Florida, their phone number is 352-607-7607
I would like to take this time to thank all of you who supported our group by playing the 50/50 at our meetings. Those contributions help support our yearly Christmas luncheon as well as supply drinks for our meetings each month.
Melinda Zeman
VIP chairperson and leader of the Bridgeport meeting.
386-867-0284
Zemanzoo@gmail.com
Donna Evans
Leader of the Ezell meeting
352-391-4586
Evansdj01@gmail.com
Hey it is still August. Still need the August newsletter?Here is the audio.