The Villages - June 2019 - 2

CheCking in

By Rica Lewis

Watersports,
Weddings and Pets
It has a certain ring to it - watersports, weddings and pets -
reminiscent of that old tune from "The Wizard of Oz," minus the
trepidation. These are the themes of the month. June is an obvious
time for water play and wedding bells. Of course any month is a
good month for pet adoption, so we've covered that too.
When a retired businessman and a Pennsylvania widow
landed in the same ballroom dance class in The Villages, love was
a waltz and a two-step away. Chris and Tom Wiseman are just one
of many resident couples who found love locally and celebrated
at the Waterfront Inn. But the party didn't end that evening.
In October, the couple hosted a Villages-style shindig with
100 neighbors and friends. Hear more about their adventures
together, from the dance floor to the altar and beyond.
And speaking of weddings - what's a gal to do with that old
dress? Does she stuff it in a box and stow it in the attic or garage?
"My dress hung in every closet I lived in for 35 years before I
donated it," Village of Dunedin resident Stacy Dintaman said.
Dintaman is one of three Villagers who found unique ways to
recycle their precious gowns. "I liked the idea of giving my dress a
purpose," Dintaman said. "I feel good about passing it on."
Read about these dresses and their journeys in this edition. But
enough about fabric - let's talk about fur.
Your Humane Society SPCA of Sumter County has adoptable
dogs, cats, ferrets, birds, bunnies, geckos, guinea pigs and even the
occasional potbellied pig. Since 1982, the no-kill shelter has been
a haven for these injured, abused or abandoned animals. Thanks
to the diligent staff and around 250 volunteers, mainly Villages
residents, 275 dogs and 428 cats found fur-ever families in 2018.
"This year we're on track to adopt out 340 dogs and 525
cats," executive director Joe Sprague said. Find out how the
501(c)(3) organization gets its support, and how you can help
the volunteers meet their goals for 2019.
And when the weather heats up, watersports offer reprieve. As
the sun blazes in the east, the Silver Dragons push their paddles
through glassy waters. Members of the Castaways Electric Boat
Worx Club pilot their crafts at Lake Mira Mar. All around The
Villages, you'll find residents swimming, splashing and sprawling
at area pools. We hope you'll do the same.
Stay cool and enjoy the month of June!

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