Hoosier Cruiser Winter Gather Planned

It’s that time of year again and the weather here in Florida has been great.  Sandy and I are looking forward to the Hoosier Cruisers winter gathering.  For all you snowbirds and anyone traveling in the Florida area we will have a Hoosier Cruisers luncheon on Thursday February 12^th from 11:00-3:00p.m. at  Sun N’ Fun RV resort in Sarasota, Florida.  Many of you will remember the wonderful luncheon served the last couple of years by the resort staff.   If any of you would like to come for a few days just call the office and ask for Elaine.  The park will be fairly full but short stays may be possible.  Identify yourselves as Hoosier Cruisers and it may help.  Feel free to contact me via e-mail or phone and I’ll do all I can to assist you.  We will need a head count to make adequate arraignments so let me know as soon as you can if you can make it.  The cost will be $11.00ea.  which includes gratuity.  We will also be sending an e-mail with this information as well.  The following address and number are for the resort.   Hope to see you all soon, Rick and Sandy Hahn. 

Sun N’ Fun, 7125 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Fl. 34240 .  800-843-2421

Rick and Sandy Hahn  rlhahn1@gmail.com  260-615-1816

Take I-75 to exit 210 and head East for approximately one mile to entrance on left.  The entrance is gated so identify yourselves as Hoosier Cruisers attending a lunch.

Member Update

Received word from Carol Robison regarding her husband Pat.  Pat had a total hip replacement last July.  After the surgery he developed an infection in the artificial joint that has required 6 surgeries to correct, 4 of those have occurred since December.  Pat is still struggling with the infection and its associated problems.  Please keep Pat and Carol in your thoughts and prayers.

Attention Hoosier Cruisers

Can you believe that we are half way through January and on top of that it is 2015!!!  It won’t be long and the snow and cold will have gone and Spring Time will be here along with a new Rally Season.  Wanted to convey a few thoughts to get us all started.

DUES

It has been brought to my attention that there are some who have not renewed their memberships yet.  Check your records to see if your dues are current.  There is a membership/renewal form on the blog [http://hoosiercruisers.blogspot.com] – right column.  Yearly dues are $15.00.  Mail your completed form with dues to: Betty Tilmann, 58965 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN 46517  If you have any questions or just can’t remember  you can contact our Secretary, Betty Tilmann by email at betztil@yahoo.com or phone at 574-261-1612.

Illness / Passing of a member

Should you receive notice that a member or former member has become ill or have passed on please get that information to one of the officers or myself.  We want to keep all of you informed as well as to send them cards etc. from Hoosier Crusiers.

Hoosier Cruiser Winter Gathering

The Winter Gathering for Hoosier Cruisers again will be held at Sun N’ Fun RV resort in Sarasota, Florida on February 12^th between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  If you have attended the event before you know how good it is, if this will be your first time you are in for a treat.  For directions please see the notice on the blog.  For questions contact Rick Hahn by email at rlhahn1@gmail.com or phone 260-615-1816.

GLAMARAMA 2015

Yes it is only the middle of January but time has a way of flying by and all of a sudden June is only a few weeks away.  GLAMARAMA 2015 will be held June 2-7 at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Indiana.  Registration is now available on the FMCA website under Chapters/Areas.  You can download the registration form or register online.  Again this year they will park us by chapters, so the earlier you register they can get the chapter areas set aside.  I am sure that like in the past you will need to notify your Chapter President so they can notify the parking chairman.  Please send that information to me along with the type of camping  your requested.  Also, Thursday evening time has been set aside for Chapter meetings and our Rally Masters Betty and Doug Tilmann are planning a dinner for that time.  More on that to come.  Don’t forget to register early – Last year they sold out all available sites in the fairgrounds.

Sad News

We have received word that a former member of Hoosier Cruisers, Ed Doyne has passed away in Miller, Indiana.  Ed and his wife Jean were members of Hoosiers Cruisers.  A memorial service celebrating Ed’s life will be held at a later date.  Details of his obituary can be located at the following URL: www.burnsfuneral.com

Keep the Doyne family in our thoughts and prayers.

Hoosier Cruiser Winter Gather Planned

It’s that time of year again and the weather here in Florida has been great.  Sandy and I are looking forward to the Hoosier Cruisers winter gathering.  For all you snowbirds and anyone traveling in the Florida area we will have a Hoosier Cruisers luncheon on Thursday February 12^th from 11:00-3:00p.m. at  Sun N’ Fun RV resort in Sarasota, Florida.  Many of you will remember the wonderful luncheon served the last couple of years by the resort staff.   If any of you would like to come for a few days just call the office and ask for Elaine.  The park will be fairly full but short stays may be possible.  Identify yourselves as Hoosier Cruisers and it may help.  Feel free to contact me via e-mail or phone and I’ll do all I can to assist you.  We will need a head count to make adequate arraignments so let me know as soon as you can if you can make it.  The cost will be $11.00ea.  which includes gratuity.  We will also be sending an e-mail with this information as well.  The following address and number are for the resort.   Hope to see you all soon, Rick and Sandy Hahn. 

Sun N’ Fun, 7125 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Fl. 34240 .  800-843-2421

Rick and Sandy Hahn  rlhahn1@gmail.com  260-615-1816

Take I-75 to exit 210 and head East for approximately one mile to entrance on left.  The entrance is gated so identify yourselves as Hoosier Cruisers attending a lunch.

Christmas Party Update and Announcement

NORTHERN AREA CHRISTMAS PARTY 2014

The Christmas Party for the Northern Area was held at Mullet’s Dining in Nappanee on Saturday, December 13.  It went off without a hitch in contrast to last year’s party which had to be canceled at the last minute due to terrible winter snowy weather.  We had twenty-seven attendees all of whom ate too much.  Mullet’s Dining is a small hall which is owned and operated by an Amish family and they fed us as though we were hungry field hands.  We had tossed salad, fried chicken, roast beef, green beans, noodles, turkey dressing, mashed potatoes, and a half dozen yummy flavors of homemade pies.

It was a nice opportunity to meet and greet old friends and make a couple of new ones.  The ladies had organized a sing-a-long and a gift exchange.  We hung around after eating for most of the afternoon and yakked and yakked and yakked.  It seems that when the Hoozie Cruisys get together there is never a scarcity of conversation.

NORTHERN AREA CHRISTMAS PARTY 2015

Christmas in November!  Yes you read that correct.  The
northern group is going to try something new for 2015.
Our hope is that by moving to Nov., many will still be
around before moving on to warmer climates.
So, mark your calendar Nov. 7, 2015, 1:00 pm,
Mullets ( Amish meal all you can eat), Nappanee, In.
Hosts: Tilmann, Lisle, O'Dell

Attention All Quilters!

Hi...It's time to think about the raffle quilt for GLAMA.  I've attached some information about this project.  If you can help, let me know.  I would like to have the squares back by January 15.  If you know anyone in our group who would like to participate, let me know or have them contact me at 219-743-2929.  Thanks and have a wonderful winter.   Connie

For additional information click below:

Quilt Instructions

Quilt Pattern 1

Quilt Pattern 2

2014 Christmas Parties

Northern Christmas Party

The Christmas Party for the northern area will be held Saturday December 13^th at 1:00 PM.  Again this year it will be at Mullet’s Dining in Nappanee, 72280 County Road 100, hosted by Doug and Betty Tilmann and Steve and Cassie Lisle.  The cost is $15.50 per person which includes drinks, tax and gratuity.  A delicious meal is planned consisting of family style fried chicken, swiss steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, salad, noodles, rolls, pies and coffee or tea.  Please send you reservations by November 28 with you check made out to Cassie Lisle, 5655 S 600 W-57, Columbia City, IN 46725.  Christmas Gift Exchange – Each person bring a gift (max $5.00).  Don’t miss this party as the meal is always delicious.  If you have any questions please call Cassie at 260-213-1990.

Southern Christmas Party 

The Christmas Party for the Southern area will be held on Tuesday December 2 at 2:30 PM.  Everyone will gather at the Golden Coral located at the southwest corner of I-69 Exit 226 (Old Exit 26) IN-109, Scatterfield Road.  The afternoon hour will allow for a better travel time.  Golden Coral’s Early Bird Special starts at 2:00 PM for about $8.00 which includes your drink.  Tell the casher that you are with the Hoosier Cruisers.  Please contact Ross Boyer if you plan to attend so he has a count for the restaurant – mrboyer@att.net or phone 765-606-7994.  We look forward to seeing all of you who can attend.

Thank You and Update from the O'Dells
I received this from Bea and David O’Dell and they requested that I put it on the blog.  Please keep David and Bea in your thoughts and prayers during this time of treatment.  Thanks Steve Ruster

David and I can’t begin to tell you how much we have appreciated the cards, prayers, and the Thinking of You book from the Sept. Rally.  It brought tears to our eyes.  David is doing OK, so far no big side effects from the radiation other than being tired.  Trying to get him to take a nap is like putting a two year old down for a nap.  I have him on Vit E for hotflashes and that seems to be working, plus Vit B, the doctor is really pleased so far.  He goes to radiation M-F and will be done Nov. 18^th.  Again, we thank you so much for thinking of us, we miss you all.  As I tell him we have next year.  Peace, B and David

Fantastic Fall Rally

Wow!  The last Hoosier Cruisers rally was another success.  The Hoosier Cruisers appreciate the efforts of Harry and Connie Decausemaker who stepped up to the challenge of organizing a rally for October.  Members arrived and setup camp at the Parke County Fairgrounds. It was a pleasure to have roomy sites that were level. After greeting each other, participants ate a delicious dinner of chicken and noodles which was great.

On Friday, members had a free day that allowed them to visit and shop all the vendors in Rockville and the surrounding small towns.  As you can imagine several members found surprising treasures

which were purchased.
Late afternoon many of the campers decided to have dinner at the Turkey Run Lodge.  The lodge had a buffet of fresh produce for salad, and a good selection of sides and main entrees.  No one left hungry.  After everyone arrived back at the fairgrounds, a campfire was started.  Dick Schumaker used his propane torch; so in no time the campfire was blazing.  It was a great time to share stories of events and trips that had occurred over the summer.  As eyelids got heavy, people slowly returned to their coaches to prepare for another day of fun.

Saturday began with a pitch-in breakfast at the campground.  After eating the members continued to explore the area. 

Bridgeton was one of the interesting towns that had some unique crafts, displays, and arts.  There seemed to be something for everyone and everyone’s interest or hobby.


Of coarse another attraction for the rally were the covered bridges.  In the welcome packets there was a driving tour to visit bridges in the area.  After all were were visiting during the Covered Bridge Festival.

After shopping the Decausemakers had planned a “happy hour” which was also a “show and tell” where shoppers shared their adventures for the day.

In the evening, the Rally Masters, provided ham for the pitch-in dinner.  As usual the meal was fantastic because there are many excellent cooks who are members of the club.

As the rally wound down, Bettie Wessel provided devotions on Sunday morning that reminded those who attended the rally that many blessings occur to them each and everyday.

AGAIN MANY THANKS GO TO THE DECAUSEMAKERS FOR A FUN, RELAXING RALLY!