Del Tura - January 2019

THE TOWER Volume 35 | NO 1 | JANUARY 2019

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Annual Yard Sale Set for January 26th

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President’s Message Good Timers’ Single Club

It’s time once again for our Del Tura annual yard sale.

In the past, the sale was held in the Spring; however this year, at the request of several of our residents, we are holding the sale earlier, to hopefully involve many of our seasonal folks who often are not able to participate.

So mark your calendars……

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At The Hydrant

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Dear Fritzie Holiday Parade Winners

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Sports Contest & Winners

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Mailbag

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Calendar/ Save The Date

CONTEST & WINNERS

Use your driveway for your sale, and be sure to put up signs, ribbons and balloons at your residence to let folks know you’re open for business. And as an added courtesy, be sure to keep your sidewalks clear of golf carts, autos, or sales items.

Del Tura Annual Yard Sale Saturday January 26th 8am to 1pm

The Del Tura Repertory Company Th is Play Is Hyste ric al

Presents

A Comedy

Ge t Yo ur rl y Tick et s Ea

The Odd Couple Female Version Feb. 20-23rd Be Sure To Get Your Tickets Early Attention: All Del Tura Veterans If you have NOT yet ordered your official Veteran’s Name badge, please call Henry Moreau at 239-731-0768 He will request your branch of service and Your home address for delivery.

Del Tura is very Proud of our Veterans Thank You - For your Service

WIN A $50 Further Information (239 464 5544) RESTAURANT GIFT CARD NEW CONTEST TOWER DEADLINE: The 9th of the month, for the following month’s issue.

GOOD All articles and flyers must be submitted in a Microsoft Word document format, or you may drop LUCK!!! off at the HOA office in a TYPED or HAND PRINTED format only.

Questions - please contact Kathy Aira 908-507-4335, E-mail: Toweredit@yahoo.com Thank You

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From the President’s Desk…

Lease Your Hearing Aid

it with me as he neared the end of his very long and happy life…..

Never Regret a Day inYour Life Good days give Happiness Bad days give Experience Worst days give Lessons And best days give Memories Perhaps the last few lines of the final song sung by the Choralaires at our Holiday Concert sum it up best…..

“May the New Year be blessed with good tidings ‘til the next time I see you again.

And we’ll all join hands and remember this moment. And we’ll love and we’ll laugh in the time that we have….’til the season comes round again.”

In keeping with that thought…. now more than ever…..from where I sit, it’s just another day in Paradise!

Dave Adams

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the process all over again. Take your mark, get set…..GO! My January message to all of you is a simple one. It is a New Year! The slate is clean! Embrace life. Cherish your families and your friends. And stay active. Ben Franklin once said.” Do not waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of”. We are so blessed to live here.

As your President, I wish I could find a way to thank each of you individually for all you’ve done to enrich my life. Del Tura is a very special place! Do we have issues with which to deal?

Of course we do. And as we address them, we will always find more. It is human nature to search out problems and create solutions. It’s what makes us tick.

But sometimes, it should just feel good to sit back, look around, enjoy our world and give thanks.

My grandfather had a saying he kept in his wallet and he shared

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! It seems just yesterday Nancy and I were standing at the end of Main Street in Disney’s Magic Kingdom (if you know me that should come as no surprise), with our two daughters watching the fireworks start the new century.

Now here we are beginning 2019! As is often said by many…..”Each year seems to go by faster than the last”.

Here in Del Tura, I think that gets amplified a bit simply because we have so much to do.

Think about it for a moment…. dances….entertainment…. travel……cruises…….parties….. concerts…..plays….craft fairs….. yard sales….golf outings….. swimming…..clubs…..charitable causes…….meetings……and the list goes on and on. Hardly a day went by last year without something that occupied our time.

And now, here we are, about to kick off a new year and start

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Consider Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions As the year winds down, you may want to look ahead to see which areas of your life you can improve in 2019. Perhaps you’ll decide to exercise more, eat healthier foods, reconnect with old friends or volunteer at a school or charitable organization. All these goals are certainly worthwhile – but you also may want to add some New Year’s financial resolutions to your list.

Here are a few ideas to consider: Boost contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Good news! Contribution limits will be increasing for many employer-sponsored retirement plans.

For 2019, you can contribute up to $19,000 (up from $18,500 in 2018), or $25,000 (up from $24,500 in 2018) if you’re 50 or older to your 401(k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan. It’s usually a good idea to contribute as much as you can afford to your employer’s plan, as your contributions may lower your taxable income, while any earnings growth is tax-deferred. (Keep in mind that taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.)

At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.

Try to “max out” on your IRA. Even if you have a 401(k) or similar plan, you can probably still invest in an IRA. For 2019, you can put in up to $6,000 in a traditional or Roth IRA (up from $5,500 in 2018), or $7,000 (up from $6,500) if you’re 50 or older. (Income restrictions apply to Roth IRAs.) Contributions to a traditional IRA may be taxdeductible, depending on your income, and any earnings growth is tax-deferred. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, but earnings growth can be withdrawn tax-free, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you are 59 ½ and you’ve had your account at least five years. You can put most types of investments – stocks, bonds, mutual funds, government securities and so on – into an IRA, so it can expand your options beyond those offered in your 401(k) or similar plan.

Build an emergency fund. Try to build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money held in a low-risk, liquid account.

This fund can help you avoid dipping in to your long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair.

Control your debts. Do what you can to keep your debts under control. Ultimately, the less you have to spend on debt payments, the more you can invest for your future.

Don’t overreact to financial market volatility. In 2018 – especially the last few months of the year – we saw considerable market volatility, with huge drops and big gains in rapid succession. What will 2019 bring? It’s always difficult – and usually futile – trying to forecast the market’s performance over the course of an entire year. But, in any case, try not to overreact to whatever ups and downs we may experience. Instead, continue pursuing an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

Following these suggestions can help you become a better investor in 2019 – and beyond.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Edward Jones, its employees and investment representatives do not offer estate-planning, tax or legal advice.

“Adam Hromiak AAMS, CRPC is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Cape Coral on 3571 North Del Prado Blvd.

Suite 7 Entrada Plaza, 1/2 mile West of Rt. 41.

He can be contacted at (239) 731-6338” 4/19

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2019 HOA Annual Meeting The HOA Annual meeting will be held Wednesday February 13th, 7pm, in the Starlight Ballroom. Committee and Activities Chairmen should plan on attending to report on their

activities during the past year.

Please be prepared also with a brief written report of your activities so we can enter it into our formal minutes for the evening.

The meeting is open to all current HOA members. If you have not yet joined the HOA or owe your renewal dues, please feel free to contact either Cindy Baron or Denise Rose and they will be most happy to assist you.

Did you know that joining the HOA here at Del Tura is only $12 per Household? Do you know that for $12 per household you receive: • 10 issues of the Tower to keep you up-to-date on all the happenings in Del Tura • reduced ticket prices to many of the entertainment offerings • early purchase of tickets to all HOA sponsored events

Don’t miss out on the best value around. HOA dues are due

by January 1, 2019 for next year.

They are by calendar year. So if you paid in July, it was for 2018.

Any dues paid from now till the end of December will be used for 2019. You can drop off your dues at the HOA office during regular business hours or you can drop them at the HOA table at Tuesday coffee. We are there at 8am!!

Because of the update of our computer program, we no longer need HOA cards. So you will no longer need to enclose a self-addressed envelope if you mail your check. Once your dues are paid, you are on our list and are all set for the year.

Please don’t hesitate to contact either Cindy Baron or Denise Rose with questions. Our numbers are in the book and in the Tower.

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2019 HOA Dues are Due

YOU’RE INVITED!

New Resident Informational Party Wed., Jan. 23, 2019 (3-5pm)

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Welcome Committee is cordially inviting ALL new residents (or if you “feel” like a new resident) Refreshments served, Games provided and Fun People to meet!!!

Please RSVP to 239-770-7711 or scottini6037@gmail.com

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Good Timers’ Singles Club News This past year the Good Timers’ enjoyed some fun activities, adventures, parties, and celebrated birthdays. We said God Speed to our past President Lorna Callan. We finished with our annual Christmas Party on December 10th at the Fountain Grill. The party was complete after our annual Yankee Swap. What a great way to end a productive year.

Now planning begins for the New Year! But before we get to that we need to announce some changes in our Officers. Peg McTernan stepped down as President and Liz Poniatowski took over. Ann Clanton remains Treasurer. Terry Thompson was elected

Vice President. Esther Kuntz is Secretary. Shirley Acker is Membership Chairman, Joan Whaley You don’t stop having fun when you get old; you get old when you stop having fun.

- Anonymous continues as our Sunshine Lady and Ann Boncore remains our 50/50 raffle chairman. Thanks to everyone both leaving and stepping up. Upcoming events for January will begin with a group of us going to the Shell Factory on 12 January...dinner first at Fishbones then to the Dolphin Room for an

evening of song and dance with the Del Prado’s. Manatee State Park is on our agenda for January along with our monthly meeting and birthday luncheon. It’s just the beginning of what is to come in the New Year. So....all you single folks out there...don’t wait...come and join in on the fun from the very beginning. Dues are $30 per year. Our next meeting will be in the Jacaranda Room on Tuesday, 8 January at 4:30 (time has changed from 5:00). Come at 4:00 to socialize! Remember you get old when you stop having fun...don’t stop...

START now and live a long, fun, happy life....here in Paradise!

For more info contact President Liz Poniatowski 239-800-2935

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Thanks For Fish (“Friends In Service Here”)

prepare those baskets and then have the pleasure of delivering them. Since I am writing this article on December 4, I am not able to list the Christmas elves, but I can thank the volunteers who helped with the Thanksgiving baskets. They are Ruth Anten, Susan Bell, Jackie Hinrichs, Bonnie Carroll, Doris Meyer, Ruthann Lugten, Gail Reeve, Suzy Roiger, Alice Lawlor and Rich Symes.

Please come and join FISH. There are other committees in our organization. Come and see. We are hoping for a happy and healthy 2019. AND, we are looking forward to our February fundraiser…shhh!

FISH

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FISH of Del Tura Service Hours YOUR NAME: ____________________________________________________________________ SERVICE PROVIDED:_____________________________________________________________ PERSON SERVED: _______________________________________________________________ DATE OF SERVICE: HOURS

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Please return to: Betty Scheetz, 1308 San Miguel Lane (609) 477-9147

February is FISH month for fund raising for transportation, medical equipment, sunshine meals, birthday calls, fruit picking and holiday baskets programs.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FISH FISH of Del Tura (Friends in Service Here) is an organization that my husband, Rich, and I have been involved in since the fall of 2005. As many of you know, Rich takes are of the medical equipment, along with Rick Rudzik and Neil Miller. A phone call will have the piece of equipment brought to your home and/or picked up when you no longer need it.

I, Sue Symes, have the pleasure of chairing two committees within FISH. The Transportation Committee is very important to the residents of Del Tura. We take folks to their appointments and get to meet new friends. My “Bookies” as I call them are nine people who arrange for the rides. We work tirelessly matching drivers to riders, and many times it is challenging because as drivers are not here or are busy themselves. I personally want to thank my “Bookies” for a job well done. Every nine weeks the “bookies” get their

turn to “man the transportation book”. Thank you “Bookies”: Elaine Schnur, Sandy Boykin, Marlene DeGraaf, Barb Jones, Richard Keen, Linda Berlovich, Diana Camp and Deb Taylor.

You, in Del Tura, can be part of this wonderful organization by becoming a “Fish Driver”. Just ask how and we will sign you up! It is a win-win because the hours it takes you to drive a resident to and from the appointment are totaled quarterly and sent to Fort Myers RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Persons) and then on to Tallahassee and those hours become grant monies for Lee County’s needy, soup kitchens, etc.

Another committee I chair is that of Holiday Baskets. This is different from the huge holiday boxes/bags that go from our community to those needy families in the Fort Myers area. Our committee provides Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets/bags to folks in Del Tura who may have lost a spouse, just out of the hospital or are lonely. For each holiday the workers come to our house to

Bob Fountaine

By Sue Symes

Phone: 239-543-9238 e-mail: b_c_fountaine@yahoo.com

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SAVE THE DATE

Fri., March 8th, 2019 • 7PM Sat., March 9th, 2019 • 2PM & 7PM First we had “Make ‘em Laugh” Then we had “Make ‘em Laugh…part Duh” Now for….. your giggling gratification, your snickering satisfaction, your delightful delectation, The Del Tura Asylum Players Present:

The Best of Make ‘em Laugh +…”Maybe” Directed by Bob Harmon & Produced by Linda Storma

HELLO DEL TURA RESIDENTS

Please join us @ 8am each Tuesday morning Starlight Ballroom in the Clubhouse for coffee, donuts and cash raffles Enjoy lively conversation and community updates Meet your neighbors and new residents 9am announcements begin with our HOA president, Community Manager and various social speakers See you there!

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Del Tura Holiday Parade Winners !!!

1st Place

2nd Place

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Edward & Dusty Laurie

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Th is P lay I s Hys te r ic a l

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The Odd Couple – Female Version Written By Neil Simon Directed By – Jacqueline Keen Show Dates - February, 20, 21, 22, 23 Tickets Go On Sale At Coffee From January 29 Ticket Price $14 Box Office Opens On January 30th In The Lobby Of The Club House On Wednesdays And Thursdays From 1-2pm Further Information (239 464 5544)

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What a busy December! This article is being written before all the festivities; but they were all outstanding! And thank you to all the committee members that worked so hard to make them a success.

Del Tura does the holiday season justice and the Nine Holersare in competition for the most fun group.

If you are interested in joining the Women’s Nine Hole League; please join us. Like me – still a newbie – it is a great league. Contact Kathy Klein at 715-927-1163. If any member is

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Also of note, the Pro Shop is holding clinics to help with your game. They are Wednesday’s at 2-3 PM and Friday’s at 11-Noon. Sign up at the Pro Shop. Reasonable price of $15/person. All aspects of the hitting the ball are included.

Now for some fun. Golf is a game of many games. One of the recent popular games is called “Bingo, Bango, Bongo. It’s a game of points. It’s fun for players of all levels; especially when playing a group with weak and strong players. It gives everyone a chance to collect points, even if

it takes one player more strokes to get to the green. The object is to finish with the most points.

Points are gathered by: Bingo –The first player to get the ball on the green gets one point Bango –Once all the balls are on the green; the player whose ball is closest to the pin gets one point. (Maybe we should start carrying tape measures in our carts!)

Bongo –The first player to hole out gets one point.

Variety is the spice of life – give it a go. And as always; hit them long and straight!

Del Tura Amigos Softball News

By Pam Price

“Dirty White Carpets Are My Specialty”

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Nine Hole League

The 2019 Softball season has arrived! The team has been selected and is ready to go! All they need is to get you all to cheer them on as they defend their 2018 championship title. So come on out to Carmelita Field in Punta Gorda every Monday and Wednesday at 5 pm to support your own Del Tura Amigos.

For the first time in many years, the Amigos are returning to co-ed, with a gal that made the team on her own softball merits. She joins the other 17 guys, as they work together to defeat our neighboring communities. Check the softball board, along with the pools for easy instructions to Carmelita field, as well as the schedule.

Ballroom Dance Lessons Beginner Ballroom dance lessons will be offered on Mondays in January and February beginning January 7, 2019 Lessons will be held in the Starlight Ballroom from 5-6pm

Partners are not needed Come and learn basic beginner steps for Swing, Rhumba, Cha-cha and Waltz For safety, please wear smooth soles shoes and No Flip-flops

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Hope to see you in January!

SAVE THE DATE GOLF FOR THE CURE MARCH 22, 2019

contact Cindy Baron at 603with questions

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SPORTS

Writing today, December 7th, we just finished our 5th week of Friday Shuffleboard League play so now I can let everyone know how our league is doing. So far, the weather has been very co-operative & let’s hope it continues that way with no rain-outs. Last year we played the entire season without a single rain-out so we’ll keep our fingers crossed our good luck continues. Before I write the standings with the flight-leaders I just need to mention again, this year with 20 teams, which is the maximum we can play with, that we have probably at least 4-teams in the “B” Flight that are new players that are just learning how to play shuffleboard, so naturally they won’t have many games in the win-column which is totally

expected. We all had to learn to play at one time or another so to those people, please do not get discouraged as it takes time & experience to really learn the game & one thing I always stress to all our members is we all are expected to help teach the new people on how to play the game.

It’s a competitive game & also a competitive league but we all also play to have fun & enjoy each & every Friday we play. So, saying that, the leaders of both flights are as follows. The “A” Flight leaders as of today’s writing are Bob & Donna Crawford at 15/0. They are followed by Ben Hargraves & Janet Blevons in 2nd place at 13/2 & in 3rd place we have the teams of Glenn & Diana Camp & also Chris Brylski & Buster Jager tied with records of 12/3. In the “B” Flight, in fist place are Jean Wiley

& her new partner Cindy Grilli at 8/7 & they are followed by 2-teams Ray David & Cam Smith as well as Kathy Boesel & Mary Pimental, both teams tied for 2nd place with records of 7/8. Then there are 2-more teams tied for 4th place with 5/10 records. There will be one more week of games this month after today’s writing & then games will be suspended until January 4th because of the Christmas & New Year’s holidays.

Then the season will run every Friday until it ends in the end of March. So, lots of shuffleboard left to play before the season ends. I will update the standings again in the February Tower. Hoping that you all had a wonderful Christmas Holiday & also a safe, healthy & Happy New Year as you read this. See you again In February.

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January 12 & 13 will see the first of two Friendship Tournaments. Players of all levels are invited to participate. We expect approximately 50 players from 8:00 am to mid-afternoon both days. Winners will be declared at the end of the second day.

The winterintra-mural leagues for Men’s B1 – Thursdays at 8:00 am, Women’s on Fridays at 8:00 am

Below is the list of our travelling teams playing at home in January: Please feel free to come and watch and encourage our players.

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If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline St-Jean at 239-599-4468 or jacstjean2016@gmail.com or the Del Tura Tennis Association at DelTuraTennis@gmail.com.

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WELCOME TO WINTER TENNIS The Del Tura Tennis Association hosts a number of activities throughout the winter season at our tennis courts situated by the North Pool.

There is Open Tennis on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for anyone wanting to play from 8:00 to 10:00 am on Courts 1 & 2. You don’t need to find a partner. Just show up during these times and you will automatically be included in the group.

A reminder to all DTTA members that the Annual General meeting is January 6, 2019 at 12:30 pm. Please advise a member of the Board if you are planning to attend.

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SPORTS 18 Hole Women’s Association

by Carol Marra January 2019! Have you already broken all your resolutions?

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The first day of our three-day Club Championship, four players were tied in A flight with scores of 76. What makes this amazing is that one of them had an 8 on her first hole, a par 4 and another 11 on that unforgiving 5 North!

But, they persevered and finished well. Our Club Champion for the 9th time (yes, you read that correctly!) is Paula Lafreniere.

Flight A winners are 1) Bobbie Asper 2) Debbi Overholser 3) Kathy Montemaggi. Flight B: 1) Kay Rolader 2) Mary Ciezadlo 3) Ann DeGrande. Flight C: 1) Barbara Luke 2) Wilma Antaya 3) Sandy Vassallo. Flight D: 1) Elaine Deraney 2) Sharon

Daniels 3) Marty Riley. Congratulations to all the winners. This year we had a number of new members who participated and are among the winning players.

Well done by everyone. Trophies will be presented at the Awards Banquet on January 11th.

Another Member with her 9th is Brenda Sharp, who had her ninth hole-in-one on November 10th on the 6th hole of North. Very impressive, Brenda!

Our officers will stay the same for 2019. They were sworn in at the Christmas Luncheon at Magnolia Landingon Dec. 13th.

M e m b e r- M e m b e r was played December 5th and 6th.

Winners are: Flight 1: Paula Lafreniere& Debbi Overholser; Flight 2: Bertie Dugo& Brenda Sharp. Congratulations!

This past year we voted to purchase a bench to be placed near the golf course with plaques in memory of Members who have passed away. Funds were allocated to purchase the bench.

A very generous, anonymous donation was made to our Association to help defray the cost of the bench and for seasonal flowers to be planted near the bench. We are so very grateful for this very generous donation.

Mark your calendars.

February 28th will be our Member-Guest tournament. This year the co-chairs are Margie Blackwell and Sandy Vassallo.

The theme is “Girls just want to have fun”! The format is best-ball. Please check in the Dungeon for further information.

Wishing you all the very best as we begin this New Year.

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“New Year Treasures”

By Dianne J. Roderick As we think back and reflect on the beginning of each New Year one cannot help to feel a bit melancholy. The holiday rush and the excitement of preparing for the holiday celebrations with our families and friends has come and gone in a blink of an eye, or so it seems. The tree and its decorations are put away and the house feels extremely bare. Once again we are consumed by the quiet that surrounds us and we think to ourselves, how can this be January 2019, wasn’t it just…???

That’s when we begin to wander back to the Januarys of the past remembering when the New Year brought us so many unexpected pleasures. Those pleasures became the treasures that we hold dear in our hearts today. Some of us will wander back and relive the times of our youth, while others will reminisce our later years.

As I am writing this I’m thinking back to how the Januarys of my youth would bring those blizzards that would gleefully greet us each New Year. Here I am feeling all excited once again as I visualize the scene. Snowdrifts as high as the roof tops! Remember how the excitement would grow with each snowflake! Running from window to window and constantly checking the radio for school cancellations?

Why was it that our school district seemed to be the very last one to be called off? (And did Foster Glouster ever have school in the winter?) So much fun!!

A New Year holds promise, the unknown, the unexpected… we enter into it with a feeling of hope that our lives will be blessed with all good things! Although each New Year will bring along with it some unpleasantness, we know from our life experiences that we have “no control” over

what obstacles we will encounter in 2019. That my friends, is a good thing! We cannot allow ourselves to think about what might or might not happen tomorrow. We have to focus on each new day and surround ourselves with people that fill those days with lots of love and laughter.

Let the positive, warm, loving, pleasant memories of the past and the pleasurable moments of the present be the fuel that energizes your outlook as we enter into this New Year. Hug a little tighter, visit a little longer; take time to play a little more. Listen to your heart and let it lead you. Love, laugh, dwell on the positive and 2019 will bring you the memories that will become the treasures that will lead you through each new day.

Wishing each of you a very Blessed and Happy New Year!

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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity

Jane Fonda Aerobics Tai Chi Tura Zumba Water Aerobics (Oct-April) Water Noodle Aerobics Yoga Relaxation Zumba Fitness

Location

The Daily Activity Schedule is updated on a monthly basis. Please submit any corrections or additions to Dennis Cottini 847-707-1435 or email: dcottini@comcast.net prior to the 9th of each month.

Contact

Teddy Reid Marjorie Lord, 543-9072 Teddy Reid, 731-7251 North Pool North Pool Starlight Ballroom Starlight Ballroom

Monday Exercise 10:00-10:45 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00

Marylou Buss, 612-718-7878 Dea Wells 283-5603 Chris Bunker, 517-819-8967

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

10:00-10:45 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00 5:00-6:15

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10:00-10:45 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00

7:00 PM

11:00-12:15 4:00

4:00

Sports Billiards, Men’s Billiards, Women’s (Nov-Apr) Bocce (Nov-April) Bocce (Oct-April) Bowling For Fun Bowling League (Oct-Mar) Golf, Men’s 18 Hole League Golf, Men’s 9 Hole League Golf, Women’s 18 Hole League Golf, Women’s 9 Hole League Pickleball Shuffleboard Shuffleboard, Open Shuffleboard, Traveling Team (Dec-Mar) Softball Tennis, Mixed, Open

Call for location

Punta Gorda

Harry Christopher, 997-7345 Ann DeGrande, 989-2206 Peggy Terrasi, 603-236-2209 peggyterrasi@gmail.com Isabel Albert, 518-209-5968 Cheryl DeCara, 543-8751 Dave Csuy, 770-6254 Bruce Johnson, 716-472-3860 Bart De Graaf, 599-4404 Paula La Freniere, 599-8024 Marlene DeGraaf 599-4004 Dick & Denise Rose, 815-978-4907 Jack Blevons, 731-0892 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Stan Young 731-3142 Lu Ann Brownell 802-522-5863

1:00-3:00

1:00-3:00 6:30-9:30

3:45-5:30 3:00-6:00 2:00 10:30 8:00 9:00

open play

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9:00

2:30

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12:30 5:30 8:00-10:00

5:30 8:00-10:00

open play 1:00

open play

8:00-10:00

8:00-10:00

open play

Games Bingo, doors open at 6:00pm, sales end at 6:45pm (Oct-Mar) Bingo (all year) Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, Open Bunco, (All year, 1st & 3rd Wed of each month) Canasta Dominoes Euchre Farkle Hand & Foot Card Game Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong May I Card Game Pinochle Rummi-kub Scrabble Texas Hold ‘Em Blood Pressure Readings (before coffee) Card Making (Seasonal) Ceramics Choralaires, (Nov-Mar) Coffee & Social Hour Computer Club (1st & 3rd Wed.) Garden Club, (1st Mon. of month) Good Timers, (1st Tues. of month) Library, open every day Line Dancing Painting (Oct-May) Quilting/Sewing Club Video Corner (check hours in the Library) Wood Carving (Nov-May)

Starlight Ballroom Starlight Ballroom Poinciana Room Jacaranda Room Poinciana Ballroom Royal Palm Room Poinciana Ballroom Jacaranda Room Poinciana Room Card Room II Card Room I Card Room II

Jack & Janet Blevons 731-0892

7:00-9:30 11:00-12:00

Deloris Nelson, 731-9503 Ken Knight, 305-746-3782 Patti Watson, 608-358-7709 / Darcie Rockenbough, 239-938-6865 Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Betty Scheetz, 609-477-9147 Donna Moore, 543-5262 Marianne Denman, 543-5968 Dianne Bevilacqua, 567-2234 Rheta Kanen, 731-0809 Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Jean Cornwell 731-1580 Linda Braun, 516-310-0272

6:00-10:00

6:00-10:00 1:00-4:00

1:00-4:00

6:00 to finish 1:00-4:00 5:30-9:30 7:00-9:00 6:00-9:00 1:00-4:00 1:00

1:00 7:00 1:00-5:00

7:00 6:00 1:00-4:00

Jacaranda Ballroom Card Room I Mon - Poinciana; Wed Joette Fabbri, 239-560-3324 4:00 & Fri - Card room 1 Other Activities and Clubs Starlight Ballroom Carolyn Bruggemann Mary Kay Tointon, 920-309-2121 Gay Dye, 614-861-0007 Across from bocce court Janet Ragone, 543-7818 9:00-12:00 David Adams, 508-284-6107 Starlight Ballroom Marlene Eck, 543-9249 Ruth Ann, 239-292-6299 Jacaranda Room 10 Dorothy, 239-850-2306 Poinciana Room Peg McTerman, 543-3144 Barb Jones, 543-6922 Kathleen Quigley, 543-1067 Starlight Ballroom Jackie Hinrichs, 616-916-7796 Craft Room Patty Ostertag, 716-609-9370 Starlight Ballroom Wendy Wells, 309-264-9147

7:00-10:00 1:00 - 4:00 1:00 - 4:00 4:00

3:00

8:00-9:00 9:00 9:00-12:00 6:30 - 8:30 8:00

9:00-12:00

9:00-12:00

9:00-12:00

1:45-2:45

5:00

7-8PM 1:00-4:00 AfterCoffee Hr 1:00-3:00

Craft room behind ceramics Bernie Forsey, 217-6024

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Del Tura Contact Info Dennis Cottini

239-217-0592

Choralaires

Dave Adams

508-284-6107

Coffee Hour - Tues. AM coordinator

Nancy Adams

508-284-0919

Co-Librarian

Kathleen Quigley

239-543-1067

Co-Librarian

Barb Jones

543-6922

Contractor Survey Results

Al Wells

309-360-1145

Del Tura Repertory Company

Jacquie Keen

731-9619

Entertainment Committee Chair

Betty Ewing

652-3909

Equipment Loans- Medical

Rich Symes

731-1308

Loan Closet

Val Coache

239-543-6425 or cell: 508-789-4245

Loan Closet - Alternate

Denise Rose

815-222-6466

Feral Cat Information "SOS"

Karen Azza/Sherry Plisch

220-0563 567-0538

FISH - Friends in Service Here

Ginnie Benjamins, Pres.

HELPLINE 997-3474

322-9863

FISH - Fruit Picking Contact

Rick Rudzik/Sherry Plisch

543-3662 567-0538

FMO Membership

Betty Ewing

652-3909

Airport Runs, Appointments Runs,

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Alda Gilbert

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239-910-3427

HOA Membership

Cindy Baron

603-398-8001

HOA Membership

Denise Rose

815-222-6466

HOA Office - 609 Sierra Madre (off Catalina)

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-12pm Thurs 4pm-6pm

731-3461

Homeowners’ Issues/Grievances

Clubhouse Office

731-3433

Memorials

Ruth Blevins

543-8134

Name Tags

Wendy Wells

309-264-9147

Save Our Strays

Sherry Plisch Karen Azza

707-5613 220-0563

Seminars (HOA Board President)

Dave Adams

508-284-6107

Outdoor Electronic Billboard

Jim Stenzel

826-0524

Tower - Advertising - bobemy4ivp@verizon.net

Bob & Emy Stein

941-349-0194

Tower - Editor

Kathy Aira

908-507-4335

Tower - Co-Editor

Dennis Cottini

239-217-0592

Tower - Delivery coordinator

Linda Braun

516-310-0272

Veterans Contact

David Jacobs

567-0986

Video Library

Elaine Schnur

567-1108

Welcome Committee

Sherry Cottini

770-7711

Sound Systems David & Judy Jacobs

567-0986

Jim Stenzel

826-0524 Lighting

Charles & Peg Note

731-5615

Doris Meyer

731-1937

Please email changes to Dennis Cottini at dcottini@comcast.net or call 239-217-0592

NON-EMERGENCY CALLS - SHERIFF’S DEPT. (239) 477-1000

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731-2523

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Housekeeping, Food Shopping

2/19

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Mrs. Doubtfire Services

“Why not go out on the limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?”

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Contests & Winners

Contest Rules

SCRABBLE

Contest #3 Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card

“Double Word Score”

The contest period will run from October 1, 2018 – March 20, 2019. All eligible persons who enter the contest must be at least age 18, by October 1, 2018. Must be a Del Tura HOA member in good standing during contest period. Only original entries with the correct game/trivia answers will be eligible to win. Only (1) one entry per household per month, with a maximum of (6) six entries during the contest period. All entries are due by the 20th of the March 2019. The final entry of the contest must be received by March 20, 2019 (by noon in the HOA office) to be an eligible entry into contest #3. Winner will be drawn on March 20th at 5pm. Entries must be complete and answer correct, for it to be an eligible winner. Entries must be dropped off at the HOA or mailed to the Tower Editor c/o the HOA office 619 Sierra Madre, NFM, FL 33903.

Questions: Please contact the Tower Editor or Co-Editor.

Let’s Play Scrabble Thursdays 1pm-4pm Card room down by Pub (If you have a game board please bring it).

For info call: Linda Braun 516-310-0272

CONGRATULATIONS TIM KRENTZ, CONTEST WINNER #2 WILL YOU BE THE NEXT WINNER?….START COMPLETING THE PUZZLES FOR CONTEST #3 THIS MONTH AND DELIVER TO THE HOA OFFICE, DEADLINE MARCH 20TH, 2019.

JANUARY – CONTEST #3 PUZZLE D Old Time TV

Contest #3 - Puzzle A Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card Name: ________________________________ Address: ______________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Email: ________________________________

Unscramble each of the clue words. Take the letters that appear in the and unscramble them for the final message.

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Entry must be received by: 3/20/19 @ 12 noon

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POWER WASHING

Thursday Night Bingo than what we came with.

So, come on up to our ballroom & have some fun at our HOA-sponsored Bingo on Thursday nights. Doors open at 6:00 to sell tickets and then ticket sales close at 6:45. Sorry, no sales after 6:45 because we have to tabulate our sales so we can determine the payouts for all of the games that we play that night. . We start playing promptly at 7:00 & normally are done around 9:00 or there about. So, bring your friends or your neighbors & come on up to our clubhouse ballroom to play. You

can play for as little as $6 which is the minimum of what you need to pay to be able to play & there are additional amounts you can spend to make your chances of winning & also winning more, which most people do. Janet & I both play & we each spend $12 each night we play. That’s a pretty cheap night out with chances of winning a whole lot more. We also sell assorted cans of soda & water for your convenience because people asked us to. We also sell Daubers which are needed to play with.

Hope to see you all there.

Cards & Games

By Marcella Carothers

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

By Marcella Carothers

TUESDAY NIGHT DUPLICATE BRIDGE

11-13-18 1. Bruce Mars 2. Priscilla Peterson 3. Chris Bunker 4. Sherry Laverre

11-14-18 1. Greg Roberts 2. Henry Dzedzej 3. Donna Roberts

11-13-18 1st Dave Cooper & Dale Scott Tie 2nd Carol Marra & Richard Anderson Tie 2nd Miller Ekas & Jerry Moore

TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

11-20-18 1. Donna Simmons (tie) Don Williamson 2. Jeff Bunker 3. Greg Roberts 11-27-18 1. Jeff Bunker (tie) Greg Roberts Dick Boesel 2. Jean Wiley (tie) Don Williamson Bob Brinker 12-03-18 1.Bruce Mars 2. Jeff Bunker 3. Janet Jones 4. Dick Boesel

11-21-18 1. Dick Boesel 2. Greg Roberts 3. Rocco GuerrerI 11-28-18 1. Henry Dzedzej 2. Kathy Boesel 3. Eleanor Lingeman 12-05-18 1. Dick Boesel 2. Pat Ostertag 3. Darlene Brinker

By Carol Marra

11-20-18 1st Miller Ekas & Jerry Moore Tie 2nd Ann Ekas & Deloris Nelson Tie 2nd Karen Brennan & Ricki Thompson 11-27-18 1st Dave Cooper & Dale Scott 2nd Richard Anderson & Don Mick 12-4-18 1st Don Mick & Earl Ewing 2nd Jerry Moore & Miller Ekas 3rd Ken Knight & Richard Anderson

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Now with our residents returning from visits up north for the holidays as well as the influx of more visitors & vacationers to our community, we are hoping our attendance at Thursday Night Bingo gets bigger because the more people who come to play, the bigger the payouts are that you can take home in your pockets with you. Janet & I have striven to make the games simpler & easier to play which makes it more fun & more enjoyable for everyone. We all come to have fun as well as to win some pots & go home with more money

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By Jack Blevons As you are reading this, another month has gone by & we are into not only a new month, but also a new year ! It’s 2019, whether we are ready or not, it’s here.

Just can’t believe how fast the days, months & now years have gone by.

All the holidays are over for another year & saying that, hope everyone had a good Christmas Holiday as well as a good, safe New Year. Hoping that 2019 brings nothing but good things to everyone here in our community & peace on earth would be a blessing & gift to all.

Professional Power Washing 239-770-2015

License #0801258 • Allstate Property Services, Inc.

ATTN: MAHJONG PLAYERS

Today, I received a check from the National Mah Jongg League for $145 made out to our Friends in Service (FISH).

This check it’s the result of those of you who purchased your 2018 cards from me last January. I just want to let you know that I will once again begin taking orders after January 1, 2019. You may contact me at 239-218-9801. For those of you who play in a group, please collect from your group and then call me and I will make arrangements to pick up the money. I will place the order with the National Mah Jongg League so the cutoff date has to be before January 27th, 2019. THE CARD PRICE IS THE SAME AS LAST YEAR….Samll card $8 - Large card $9 Thank you for helping to support our wonderful FISH organization.

Ellie Haug

NEW BRIDGE GROUP STARTING AND WE NEED NEW PLAYERS...

Ken Knight is heading up a new Bridge Group to meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4pm in the Jacaranda Room. This is for men and women and we would like you to have a partner when you sign up to make it easier, however, not mandatory.

Please call Ken at 305-746-3782 or kennethwinsorknight@gmail.com for more information or to let him know that you will be joining the group.

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February Birthdays & Anniversaries

HOA OFFICE WINTER HOURS

(October - April) MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-Noon TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am –Noon (or after Coffee Hour) WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am- Noon THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4pm -6pm (evening hours only) FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-Noon SATURDAY & SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

HOA PHONE: (239) 731-3461 HOA ADDRESS: 609 SIERRA MADRE

THE TOWER EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR Kathy Aira CO-EDITOR Dennis Cottini STAFF Sue Dunigan Rheta Kanen Ann Clanton Dianne Roderick

CIRCULATION COORDINATOR Linda Braun DISTRIBUTION STAFF Bob Meyer Lu Ann Brownell Jay Flanagan Peg Mcternan Liz Flanagan Sandy Rolando Plus 46 Wonderful Delivery Persons

2/2 2/4 2/5 2/6 2/7 2/8

Doug Scudder Marge Lord Richard Lowrey Gerard Boisvert Agnes Rand Victor Di Grazia Bill Gronek Carol Marra Ken Stormer Bob lardon Bob Larson Janet Lazarczyk

2/9 2/10

Kathy Aira Frank Barilla Barb Luke Dee Rotolo Kenneth Baron Al Oostema Dick Rose Kathy Hurlburt Grant Karpe Bob Stahl Miller Ekas Kristine Sauvageau

2/12 2/14 2/15 2/17 2/19

2/21 2/22

2/23 2/26 2/28

Jack Blevons David Lugten Elaine Mars Jeannette O’Hearn Klara Schweyher Bev Duff Ginnie Benjamins Charles Gray Bill Laird Bob Reid

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO...

2/14 2/15

Lance & Linda Berlovick . . .

Neil & Lynne Miller . . . . . . .

Tony & Diana Zografos . . . .

William & Rita Immoor . . . .

Rick & Roseann Umberger. .

26 years 26 years 34 years 50 years 50 years

2/19 2/21 2/22

Cliff & Carol Cavitt . . . . . . .

Fred & Virginia Fleming. . . .

Glenn & Diana Camp . . . . . .

Wally & Nalita Stos . . . . . . .

37 years 52 years 49 years 29 years

HOA Liaison: DAVE ADAMS Tower Photographer: BILL NEZAMIS Many thanks to all the volunteer residents who have donated their time to “The Tower”.

We are looking for more volunteers. Please Help!

NAME TAGS

Any resident wishing to purchase a “Name Tag” may do so on Tuesday mornings between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. before the start of announcements at the HOA Board table. A name tag with a “pin” backing is $5.00 and/or with a “magnet” is $7.00 (correct CASH ONLY).

However, if you are going to be gone for several weeks, months, etc., please do not order your name tag until after you return. Normally takes one (1) week to process your order.

“You know you’re getting older when the candles cost more than the cake.”

– Bob Hope

HOA BOARD INFORMATION

I NEED YOUR EYES My name is Don Dowell and I am your HOA Director in Charge of Grounds donaxp@aol.com

Please e-mail me if you see a problem or have a concern about any of our common areas such as the pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, Bocce, horseshoes, exercise room, or clubhouse.

Dave Adams - President (2019)

Cindy Baron - Director (2021)

Bette Ewing-Cheney - Vice President (2019)

Ray David - Director (2021)

(508) 284-6107 dksdr1@comcast.net

(239) 652-3909 Dpc1950@outlook.com

Joyce Lienert - Secretary (2019) (973) 714-4117 Jlienert712@hotmail.com

Wendy Wells - Treasurer (2020) (309) 264-9147 Kwltr11@gmail.com

Susan Bell - Director (2020) (714) 454-9972 susanbell_gaston@yahoo.com

(603) 398-8001 cbaron 50@yahoo.com

(239) 574-1290 * (781) 864-8320 cell RAD5552004@yahoo.com

Don Dowell - Director (2021) (239) 731-1566 donaxp@aol.com

Sandra Boykin - Director (2020) (410) 491-8824 sandramboykin@yahoo.com

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E-MAIL ADDRESSES

NEWS ITEMS FOR “THE TOWER”, PLEASE USE ONLY THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS: TowerEdit@yahoo.com The Webmaster and HOA web site, use http://www.deltura-hoa.com Use password DTCCHOA where applicable.

To list events on the internet, please e-mail, and submit pictures & text in digital form.

HOA Board: hoaboard@delturahoa.com

HOA - The Homeowners Association of Del Tura Inc. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name:__________________________________________________________________________________

The Del Tura Phone Book is not compiled by “The Tower”.

It is produced by Hometown America.

Please contact the HT office 731-3433 for errors and omissions.

GENTLE REMINDER

Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

LOAN CLOSET

PLEASE CALL Val Coache 239-543-6425 or cell: 508-789-4245 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC

Del Tura Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________________ E-Mail:____________________________________ Dues: $12.00 U.S. annually for homeowners and renters. Make check payable to: HOA Del Tura.

Mail or Deliver to HOA Membership, 609 Sierra Madre, No. Fort Myers, FL 33903

FISH

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

HOA - Tower Delivery Travel Plans (Please Do Not Deliver “The Tower”) Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Anyone needing to borrow equipment from the Medical Equipment Loan Trailer please contact: Rich Symes at 731-1308, Neil Miller at 239-218-9867, or Rick Rudzik at 543-3662.

Local Del Tura Address:___________________________________________________________________ Remote (Away) Address: __________________________________________________________________ Date-Will be away from:_____________________ Date-Will return on: _____________________________ Please complete and return to the HOA Office. Mail Tower – Cost USA $2 /Canada $2.91 per issue For the correct listing of your

FMO Membership Application:

e-mail to kanlig@juno.com or return this form to the HOA OFFICE

Name:___________________________________

Birthday & Anniversary Birthdays

Name:____________________________________

Del Tura Address:_________________________ Phone:__________________________________ _____ 1 Year Membership $25.00

Address (req’d):___________________________

_____ 3 Year Membership $65.00

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# Of registered FL voters in household: _____

Phone (req’d):_____________________________

Non-Florida Address (if applicable):

Month (Spelled)___________________________

__________________________________

Day:______________________________________ Name:____________________________________

__________________________________

Anniversary

Which months do you NOT live in Florida:

Name: ___________________________________

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Month (Spelled)___________________________

Recruiter Name_______________________

Day:______________________________________ Year married:______________________________

Send To: FMO, P.O. Box 5300 Largo, FL 33779-5300

Number of years married as of 2018:_________

Contact: Dorathy Biddinger 239-980-2775

Island Visitor Publications, LLC Publishers: Bob & Emy Stein To advertise in print, contact: Bob or Emy Stein at 941-349-0194 or email us at islandvp@verizon.net.

Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Del Tura.

The Tower is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/September. All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Tower to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.

DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/ uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

Island Visitor Publishing is not responsible for claims made by advertisers.

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Classifieds

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING - Without Professional Prices! Interior/Exterior, 30 years of experience, Power Washing, Home Maintenance and repairs! Del Tura resident. Call Jim Smith 239-2471917 (nov19) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS? - Linda Storma, resident DEPENDABLE Call (239) 997-9066 (jun/ jul19) LOCKSMITH: DEL TURA RESIDENT Auto/Home Lockouts, Locks Repaired, Installed or Re-keyed.

Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 543-1434 (oct19) “PRESSURE WASHING” - Houses, driveways, walkways. Call Del Tura Resident. Bob at 954-4481171 (aug/sept19) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, DEL TURA RESIDENT - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 543-1434 (oct19) LAMINATES - wood rot, power wash, int./ ext. painting, plumb-

ing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 502-797-4395 or 502-797-4402. (jan20) AVON - products sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239567-1567(Home) or 631-8384323(Cell) (feb19) HOUSECLEANING - Honest, dependable, efficient. Uses her own products. Excellent references.

Carol Ann 239-244-6526 (jun/ jul19) GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc. Del Resident. Call Linda 239-5601948. (mar19) ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS - zippers, hems, drapery work. Call Fran Baumberger at 941-685-1414. (feb19) I BUY - old coins, currency, stamps, jewelry, bullion and collectibles. Del Tura resident and national coin expert. Call Will 989-1757 (aug/sept19) JIM O’BRIEN IS BACK! - Complete Garage door and opener Sales

and service 239-849-1644 (aug/ sept 19) AUDIO / VIDEO CONVERSION SERVICES - Convert your phonograph records, cassette and reel-to-reel audiotapes to CD or computer sound files. Convert your video tapes to DVD or YouTube videos.

Professional quality. Call David, 239-849-5113. (feb19) NEED A NOTARY? - Call Brenda Blasie, a Del Tura resident at 239-543-6104. (apr19) RATES for classified ads will be as follows: 2 to 3 lines is $8.00/mo, or $50.00 if you pay for one year; 4 to 5 lines is $13.00/mo, or $100.00 for one year; and 6 to 8 lines is $20.00 /mo. No ad over 8 lines will be accepted. Deadline is the 15th of each month. Place ads by calling: 941-349-0194 or 941-539-0205 email: islandvp@verizon.net We use only one page for the classified ads. “The Tower” does not inform you when classified ads expire. However; the expiration date is at the end of your ad in parenthesis (mo/yr). Please make checks payable to: Island Visitor Publishing, LLC DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

HOUSEHOLD HELP/HINTS FOR EVERYONE • Flexible Vacuum: To get something out of a heat/air register or under the fridge, add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vaccum. It can be bent ot flattened to get into narrow openings.

• Measuring Cups: Before you pour sticky substance into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the water but don’t dry the cup. add your ingredient (like peanut butter) and watch how easily it comes right out.

• Foggy Windshield: Buy a chalk eraser and keep it in the glove compartment of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser...works better than a cloth!

• Reopening Envelope: If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place the envelope in the freezer for an hour or two... it will unseal easily.

• Goodbye Fruit Flies: Take a small glass and fill it with 1/2 with Apple cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid, mix well. Flies are drawn to the cup then gone.

• Get Rid of Ants: Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it home, can’t digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or two especially if it rains, but it is safe for pets and small children.

• Dust removal from Silk flowers: Use your hair dryer to blow off the dust.

• Dusting Lampshades: Use a soft dry paintbrush.

New PHONE NUMBERS

Please bring your new phone number to the HOA office and also email it to the editor: TowerEdit@yahoo.com and it will be published.

Deborah Dix (cell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571-249-9120 Arleen Engle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440-339-9001

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SAVE THE DATE DEL TURA’S

NITE AT THE RACES

SAVE THE DATE DEL TURA’S MARDI GRAS PARTY FUNDRAISER MARCH 2ND, 2019

Dancing • Dinner • Raffles • 50/50 Unique Sweets Sale Prizes Best Costume/Mask Door Prizes FUN FUN FUN !!!

BYOB Ticket Donation $10 available after January 29th Royal Palm Ballrooms Info: Kathy Aira 908-507-4335 Open to the public (See Flyer Insert)

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Doors open: 6pm • First Race: 6:30pm Ticket Sales: 8am before Coffee on February 5th & 12th.

HOA members only on Feb. 5th • • • • • •

12 actual narrated video-taped races will be shown on projection Bring your own snacks and drinks…and $1 bills. Please You will be able to: bet on the Winner of each race Bet on the Daily Double “Buy” a horse (Horse will be on sale to “buy” on Feb. 5 for $5.00) Take a chance on “Share the Wealth” at the Races

For info: call Susan Savitt (731-3355) HOA Sponsored JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING

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Mailbag MISSING CAT !!!!

Name: Blackout 5510 San Luis Dr. Missing Since: 12-3-2018 If Found, Please Call 937-935-7994 Or 419-236-2001 Jim Biery

BLOCK PARTY FUN!!!

PLEASE HELP! REWARD!

San Lucian 4400 Block

TO OUR DEL TURA FAMILY AND FRIENDS

As many of you know, the past five months have been really difficult for us as a result of my chemotherapy and all of the many complications and surgeries that have followed.

Throughout my long stay in the hospital and rehabilitation facility, we have received much kindness in the form of calls, texts, cards, flowers, treats, meals, visits and your positive thoughts and prayers. We cannot begin to tell you how much

your continued support has helped in my ongoing recovery. Hopefully it will all be downhill from here!

Since my ability to write at the present time is diminished, I could not possibly thank you all individually. Please know that Barry and I are forever grateful to have such wonderful neighbors and friends. Your generosity and compassion humble us.

Sincerely, Sherry Plisch

BEAUTIFUL VOICES TO START OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON Thank you to the Choralaires for sharing your talents! Another unbelievable show. Dave, Larry, Bob and our 54 Choralaires, with the Crescendos & Ugly Sweaters,

and a duet by Dave & Cindy, made an evening to remember. With the beauty of ending the night with the entire room singing Silent Night.

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New Year’s Day

January 19

Duo Show Vegas Style (Starlight Ballroom)

January 21

Martin Luther King Jr Day

January 23

New Resident Party (Royal Palm Ballroom)

January 26

Community Wide Yard Sale

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