THE TOWER Volume 35 | NO 11 | NOVEMBER 2019
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INSIDE
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President’s Korner
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A Conversation: Veterans Sharing over a Beer
Reflections
Thanksgiving Dinner
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At The Hydrant
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Save Our Strays
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Creative Writers Group
One Tank Trips
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Sports & Exercise
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
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Calendars
Pictured from left to right are: Russ Thomas (USN), Terry Kendall (USAF) Terry Smith, (USMC), John Brassem (USAF)
CELEBRATING VETERANS AT DEL TURA By John Brassem
Four of us, all combat veterans, met at the Pub a few days ago. We had a few beers, had a salad or a cheeseburger and split the tab. We told a few whoppers about our age, our weight and our faithful pets, namely our dogs, as we each have one. We were having a great time – being with friends, enjoying a Bud and appreciating the nice cool weather. We all play golf, some good and some not so good, (that’s me!). We’ve agreed that we should play a round soon – as soon as my broken ankle heals and Terry repairs his
cart. We’ll play a round at Terry’s favorite course – the North! We started to discuss our military experience. War stories as some people call it. Not a pleasant topic, especially for those who are really in the thick of things. Believe it or not, some of the guys at the table, all Vietnam Veterans are still suffering from various combat wounds and diseases, received more than 50 years ago. In my opinion, the US government, through the Veteran’s Administration (VA), is taking relatively good care of these former soldiers. Unpleasant as it may seem, some have received wounds or diseases (cancer from Agent Orange exposure for example),
that will cause health problems for the rest of their lives. I, too, have a slew of Vietnam-oriented issues, other than Glaucoma, from a hand-to-hand struggle with an enemy soldier, but that’s not the reason I’ve asked myself to write this article. The four of us are impressed by the Memorial and Veteran’s Day Ceremonies that Del Tura and the Choralaires present every year. The huge attendance and contributors are wonderful, indeed. It seemed to me that the weather has also cooperated. We haven’t forgotten about the Vietnam Memorial Flag that flies at Del Tura’s front gate, every day. Or the green front-door-light that
each veteran is supposed to turn on each night – demonstrating their military service. That leaves a closing inquiry. “I hope this is the finale” I hear you say! One of the guys at the table said he estimates that forty-five to sixty five percent of Del Tura’s male population is a veteran. One of the guys suggested, we should have our own army! My point is this: I’m not sure that we veterans are using our influence in the best way. I’m not even sure what our influence is. Whatever it is, I’d like to find it and see how we might apply it. To that end, if you have ideas, please reach out to me to discuss. You can email me at Eclipse1jb@aol.com.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION AT THE DEL TURA MEMORIAL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019, 11:00 A.M.
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President’s Korner… By Bette Ewing HOA President
Cheney,
My Dear Delturians: During my recovery from surgery, I have missed you terribly not seeing you at coffee or out and about. You give me the energy to work for all of you. Thanks for all the cards, calls, food, gifts, and prayers I received. They were much more effective than the meds because they healed the heart and eased the pain. You really are special people. I also want to thank Joyce Lienert, our Board Secretary, for speaking for me at coffee; and, my fantastic entertainment committee for handling the Eric Kearns show so professionally. I took this office for only one reason - my love of Del Tura and the desire to represent the community and promote its betterment. Our community needs to live in
an environment with a spirit of cooperation and respect. The HOA Board of Directors represents the Association whose members have the right and duty to choose and elect representatives who will live up to their fiduciary duties to represent them. We have three director terms ending in January that must be filled. It’s time to finally have a full out election of Board members. However, there will be no election unless at least three new applicants apply and continue their effects through to the election process. If three people do not run for office the current three directors have the ability to “re-up” as they (we have) in recent years with no input from the Association. This is your opportunity to choose your own Board members. Bart DeGraaf (bjdghoa@comcast.net) is our nomination chairman and has the applications. Volunteer and
encourage others to volunteer. Be a part of the solution. Being on the Board actually does not take up a lot of your time. The Board meetings are once a month (during the snowbird season) and meets with management when necessary to discuss Community maintenance issues and concerns. All applications need to be submitted by January and there will also be open nominations from the floor at the January members meeting. Do it now, before the Holidays when we get busy. Please keep the suggestions coming in to the Starlight Ballroom and HOA office box so that we are aware of your concerns. The Board and I will continue to strive to represent you (the Association) and to work for you. The next HOA meeting is November 13th in the Starlight Ballroom. See you there. Remember, contagious!
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Be Creative When Withdrawing from Retirement Accounts Like many people, you may spend decades putting money into your IRA and your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. But eventually you will want to take this money out – if you must start withdrawing some of it. How can you make the best use of these funds? To begin with, here’s some background: When you turn 70 ½, you need to start withdrawals – called required minimum distributions, or RMDs – from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 457(b) or 403(b). (A Roth IRA is not subject to these rules; you can essentially keep your account intact for as long as you like.) You can take more than the RMD, but if you don’t take at least the minimum (which is based on your account balance and your life expectancy), you’ll generally be taxed at 50% of the amount you should have taken – so don’t forget these withdrawals. Here, then, is the question: What should you do with the RMDs? If you need the entire amount to help support your lifestyle, there’s no issue – you take the money and use it. But what if you don’t need it all? Keeping in mind that the withdrawals are generally fully taxable at your personal income tax rate, are there some particularly smart ways in which you can use the money to help your family or, possibly, a charitable organization? Here are a few suggestions:
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Help your grown children with their retirement accounts. Your grown children may not always be able to afford to “max out” on their IRAs. You might want to help them with any excess funds from your own retirement accounts. You can give $15,000 per year, per recipient, without incurring any gift taxes – an amount far higher than the current annual IRA contribution limit of $6,000 (or $7,000 for individuals 50 or older). Help your grandchildren pay for college. You might want to contribute to an investment specifically designed to build assets for college. A financial professional can help you choose which investments might be most appropriate. Of course, if your grandchildren are already in college, you are free to simply write a check to the school to help cover tuition and other expenses. Help support a charitable organization. Due to recent changes in tax laws, many individuals now claim a standard deduction, rather than itemizing. As a result, there’s less of an incentive, from a tax standpoint, for people to contribute to charitable organizations. But if you’d still like to support a charitable group and gain potential tax benefits, you might want to consider moving some, or all, of your required distributions from your IRA to a charity. You can transfer up to $100,000 from your IRA in this type of qualified charitable distribution, thus meeting your RMD requirements without adding to your taxable income. Furthermore, this move might keep you in a lower tax bracket. (Before making this transfer, though, you will need to consult with your tax advisor.)
Your RMDs can contribute greatly to your retirement income, but, as we’ve seen, they can do even more than that – so use them wisely.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. “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”
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Reflections “A Weekend to Savor”
By Dianne J Roderick
There are many weekends in each year and like all weekends most are pleasant and relaxing. So, you ask, why would she refer to this particular weekend as one to savor? Well this one was especially savoring because it truly reawakened my senses. It has been a long time since we spent a weekend at the beach and I truly missed the sensory experience of it all! As a child and for most of my adult life I was surrounded by the beauty of the ocean. I will admit for many of those years I took much of it for granted. Somewhere along the line for various reasons you fail to see the beauty that’s right there in front of you. Maybe you’re too busy with work, babies, family…but deep down
its still there. Something along the way reminds you of a part of your childhood. For me it was the summers at the beach with family. This weekend brought back all the wonderful memories. Of course, I couldn’t actually live all those beautiful memories of years gone by but I can definitely imagine those pictures in my mind. W alking out onto the pier overlooking the ocean I could smell the bait that the fishermen were using in hopes of just one bite. It reminded me of the nights Dad and I would stand on the bridge and time after time we would bait the hook with those same hopes. As we were anticipating the amazing beauty of the sunset I could see and feel a sense of excitement on the faces of everyone in the crowd…young and old
alike. After what seemed to be an eternity the wait was worth every moment, a true sense of wonderment was shared throughout the crowd. Later as my husband and I were walking barefoot on the beach the sand felt warm and smooth, and the water refreshingly cool as we waded along the shoreline. Of course, we had to stop periodically to pick up yet another precious shell. No need for special souvenirs when you find these precious gems on the shoreline! All too soon it was time to call it an evening. Flocks of seagulls and sandpipers were beckoning their babies home and bidding us adieu for tonight. Tomorrow they will once again greet us with their beautiful morning songs but tonight we will savor the memories of today.
Good Timers’ Singles Club News By Liz Poniatowski Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come! This year has shown us a few difficult roads to maneuver in the beginning and we navigated them very well. It led us to many new destinations and gave us a lot of enjoyment in following the new road. And, yes...the best is yet to come because we have so much more to do and so many more places to go! Last month kept us busy with our birthday luncheon at the Anchor Inn, we had two
full tables to support Kathy Aira’s LCR charity event which was great fun and a worthy cause, we went to the Cape Coral German American Social Club’s Octoberfest where we had lots of good food and laughter. And to finish the month off what a fun time we had on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train Ride! We packed a LOT into October and now that our members are returning to Del Tura after spending time with family and friends up north it’s time for us to plan all of next year’s outings! We have our Holiday Party to look forward to on Monday, 9 December at the Fountain Grille Restaurant
too. If you’re single and not in this group yet you’re missing out on a lot of fun. Our next meeting will be held on 5 November. Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month in the Poinciana Room. Socializing begins at 4:00 with the meeting starting at 4:30 sharp. All single Del Turians are encouraged to join us at one of our monthly meetings to see if this is something that may interest you. Stop by our bulletin board outside the Pub area to see what’s next on our “Save The Date” listing! For more info contact President Liz Poniatowski at ciociliz@gmail. com or (239) 800-2935.
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our HOA would fund a dinner to include more residents to share in the bounty. The Board approved. On November 28th, 2019, our turkey dinner will be served at 4:00pm in the Starlight Ballroom. The meals will be served eight to a table. Those of you in attendance that can, please bring a dessert. Since this is our first year of doing this, we will be funding 165 dinners to see what the turnout is. We will be issuing tickets for each
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The FMO was the impetus for Florida Statute 723, “The Florida Mobile Home Act” which was established to protect YOUR rights! Without this statute, residents of land lease rental communities would have no recourse or protection against park owners. As dues paying members we rely on your continued support of FMO to fulfill our mission. FMO is the primary Florida membership organization representing Florida Manufactured Home Owners. FMO is expanding its advocacy nationally and has partnered with Prosperity Now in Washington D.C. and the National Manufactured Homeowners Association.
FMO has recently placed a board member on a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) committee in Washington D.C. with focus on manufactured homes. FMO offers HOA’s participation in the Consolidated Legal Fund and offers Certified HOA Board Training. In 2013, FMO helped pass legislation to require Citizens Insurance Company to cover mobile home attachments, (sheds and carports). FMO has successfully lobbied for $2.8 million in the state budget dedicated to The Mobile Home Tie-Down Program since 2003.
With your support FMO defeated attempts to tax mobile homes on rental property as real property. With your support FMO defeated numerous attempts to place a 7% sales tax each month on your lot rental fee. Employs a full-time lobbyist representing your interest in Tallahassee. FMO encourages members to support Legislators who champion our issues. Most importantly, by joining the FMO you give FMO the political strength to protect our rights. For further information, contact Susan Bell at 714-454-9972.
HOA Dues are Due 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, 2020 for next year. They are by calendar year. So, if you paid in July, it was for 2019. Any dues paid from now till the end of December will be used for 2020. 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 8 am!
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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At the Hydrant Hey Folks, Come and listen to my story ‘bout a dog named Ruby, A poor hungry stray, shelter kept her warm and fed. And then one day sittin’ pretty by her bowl, In through the doors came Dorinda and Steve… Doyle that is….Black Gold… Texas Tea…. Well the first thing you know old Ruby is freed, And Steve Doyle says, “you’re coming home with me”. He says “Del Tura is the place you outta be”, So I flew in the truck and I moved to D.T. Country Club that is….swimming pools, tennis courts…
BANJO INTERLUDE Well now, this hillbilly hound has settled in nicely. The humans
are kind, although recently Dorinda and Steve have taken to calling me “Ruby Doobie, Ruby Scoobie, Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town”. Worse, they talk to me in baby talk. Hey folks, how about “RUBY ROCK STAR” cause I’m a gorgeous grown up redhead smothered in butterscotch freckles and I’m Rocking it at the Del Tura Dog Park. Running with Keva Monroy, tugging rope with Gordon Fitzgibbons and underneath the picnic table – kissing my handsome boyfriend Rico Ruttman! Romance is definitely in the park. And, I’m not without fans. Lynn and Neal Miller shower me with treats from their golf cart. I get a big friendly “HELLO
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Fruit Tree Project By Sherry Plisch September was the last month of fruit picking for the 2019 calendar year. During September, we picked starfruit and avocados from four homes. We had eight volunteers for a total of 27.5 volunteer hours and picked 822 pounds of fruit. Our thanks to the following pickers: Rick Rudzik, Barry Plisch, Sherry Plisch, Arlene Mancino, Dan
Mancino, Maria Soper, Joe Pollock and Jim Hinrichs. Thanks also to those generous residents who donated their fruit. They were: Milt & Loretta Chamblin, Leo Daniels, William Miller and Jayne Podesta. Our grand total for 2019 was 2,988 pounds of fruit. We delivered the fruit to the CCMI soup kitchen. Thanks to all who participate in this wonderful project.
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Save Our Strays By Sherry Plisch Welcome back to our friends from the North! We’ve heard of several lost pets over the summer and have a few tips on what to do if your pet gets out or is lost. First, talk to your neighbors. A cat will usually go within a radius of four to five houses, so give them the details of your pet. Don’t chase an animal. Instead, try to lure them in with some treats or food while calling their name. Put some smelly food out and an article of clothing or blanket with your or your pet’s scent on it. If the pet is a cat, put a litter box out by your door where they escaped. Be sure to look after dark, in the bushes with a flashlight, as their eyes will shine. Also, put flyers up with a picture of your pet. Next, check with LCDAS (Lee County Domestic Animal Services), daily. Also check gulf Coast Humane Society, ARC (Animal Refuge Center). Alert
any other shelters and nearby Vets. If your pet is chipped, call the chip company and alert them. You can also post a lost pet on Facebook, Next Door Neighborhood, Pawboos.com and Lostmydoggie.com. Remember, we have various predators here such as coyotes, gators and eagles that hunt for small animals, so be careful letting your pets outside. We hope you won’t need to use these tips, but here they are just in case. Let’s keep our pets safe. Meow!
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Creative Writer’s Group By Nancy Davy The Del Tura Creative Writer’s Group has kicked off, and we are
excited to share that our work will be on display in the library. Following are two essays that were written from the point of view of
an inanimate object in the writer’s home. Enjoy!
The Recliner by Dianne J Roderick There you sat, in your specially chosen bright corner of the living room next to the front window. The view looked out onto the tree-filled front yard and the quiet city street. The only sound that could be heard was the tick-tock, tick-tock from the wall clock in the kitchen. It seemed to be mimicking the sound of an old typewriter. The days were long and lonely, especially the dark, cold days of winter but you waited patiently knowing that within a short time your family would be home. There you sat so proudly in your new brown tweed coat. You would be ready when they sat on your lap and snuggled. Not one
complaint when they took so much time to wiggle into a comfortable spot. You were so patient and even offered them your footrest. Of course, priority seating went to Mom and Dad. You offered your tired arms and broad shoulders to soothe their tired bodies after a hard day’s work... and it was so appreciated! I don’t even think you realized how many newspapers you read or how many crossword puzzles that you completed. Your body has gone through a lot over the years, but you just took it in stride, offering those big arms for hugs. Sometimes your clothing would be so stretched and frayed but you didn’t worry. Throughout the years you had many new looks.
There were the bold, bright prints and the more subdued. I’m pretty sure the tweed was your favorite! As the years went by you offered our aging parents a comfortable spot to welcome their grandchildren. Every new addition was rocked, fed, and loved by three sets of loving arms- yours and Grandma and Grandpa’s. Yes, you’ve seen your share of Christenings and birthday parties and managed to live through them all. Even in your later years as your body began to creak and when your special corner of the living room took on a darker, more lonely time you never failed to beckon us to provide comfort.
women. I wonder if that is why I’m Alexa instead of Alex? I am activated by having my name called. Like any good servant, I always stay aware of what HE and SHE are doing, just so I am prepared to meet their every request. I overheard SHE and HE wondering if I eavesdrop on their conversations. As if! When HE and SHE aren’t talking about the family, it’s golf or their next restaurant outing. I have Artificial Intelligence cousins in all their kid’s houses – so I know a lot more than they do about the goings on of the entire clan. They talk about their golf games, and their scores, which aren’t too impressive. Although they ask me about the status of professional golf games, they never ask me for advice on how to improve their own scores. Again, let’s think about this issue of Artificial Intelligence! I assist with many tasks, such as keeping their calendar, notifying
HE and SHE when it’s time to leave, shopping on Amazon, updating the shopping lists, finding recipes, and even helping to find a substitute for an ingredient in a recipe. Listen to this! I sent SHE her shopping list that included butter. Two days later SHE asks if she can use Olive Oil in a recipe instead of butter – because SHE forgot to get the butter. And we’re back to the issue of Artificial Intelligence! I really am quite good with the little ones. I can read a story, tell a Knock-Knock joke, play Baby Shark (over and over). My “Mom” voice seems like a barrier. If I could giggle and squeal, I think the children would like me even better. I’d suggest it to my handlers, but with my intelligence being artificial, I don’t think they would listen to me.
Alexa by Maureen Monroy SHE: Alexa, tell me about yourself. ALEXA: I’m happy to help you. Is this for that Writing Group challenge I heard you talking about? SHE: Alexa, just tell me about yourself. ALEXA: I’m an inanimate object with Artificial Intelligence. I assist HE and SHE providing information and entertainment. Why does SHE call it Artificial Intelligence? I know real things – like how to get someplace, the weather, all the history facts SHE and HE can’t remember. Doesn’t sound too artificial to me! I am a drab gray flannel cylinder that sits in a corner of the Lanai. I remain quiet and unnoticed unless they need me for something. I always speak with a calm, soothing voice. Hmmm, sounds like a throwback to past expectations for
CHIME/Alexa: Today is Tuesday. The time is 2:50 p.m. You have an appointment to meet your friends at the Pub in 10 minutes. Have a nice day.
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Movember Arrives! November is Men’s Cancer Awareness Month, or as we know it, Movember. This is the month us folks here in Del Tura raise funds to support research for cures and prevention of men’s cancers, including prostate and testicular cancers. This is the sixth consecutive year our community has joined this international crusade. How can you be involved? Donate. This the simplest way to support the cause. More than 84% of the collected funds go to this international fund raiser. Grow a moustache! The “Moustache” is the worldwide symbol of MOVEMBER. If you would rather not or cannot grow a “MO” we will have sticky back “staches” available for a donation. Sell your Junk. Gather your new, lightly used or even abused stuff
and bring it to the main parking lot on Saturday morning November 16 for our annual “Junk in the Trunk” event. You can rent a parking slot for a $10 donation and sell, barter or trade your junk or pickup your neighbor’s junk. Last year one of our Junkers actually bought the lamp he had sold the year before . . . Join the party! On Saturday November 23 we will have our 6th annual “Moustache Ball” in the Starlight Ballroom. Once
again, our entertainment will be our favorite doo-wop and classic rock group BRYLCREAM. The cost is just $12 per person and tickets will be available at the Coffee Social Hour Tuesday mornings beginning October 29 at 8:00 AM. As always, the dress theme will be 50’s-60’s. So, dig out your poodle skirt, wear your cardigan sweater backwards, tee shirts and Levis and walk down memory lane with Brylcream. Last year Del Tura donated more than $5000 to Movember International for the cure and prevention of men’s cancers. This year we have a head start as the Drag Queen Bingo folks have seeded the donations with $300! Come join the fun and help us set a record.
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The weather is beautiful now, and it’s time to get on the road to our next adventure. We’re going to the John and Mable Ringling Museum which is an awesome collection of art, architecture, and circus memorabilia. This collection is constantly changing with new exhibits and displays. The beautiful gardens are alive with colors and aromatic smells of the breathtaking flora. The museum is located on 5401 Bayshore Rd, Sarasota, Florida (941) 359-5700. It opens at 10 AM and closes at 5 PM. Admission price: Adults - $25.00,
Seniors $23.00, and children age 3-11 $7.90. On Mondays, admission and parking are free. The 60,000-acre attraction is a legacy of John and Mable Ringling. John collected art worldwide and his collections is displayed in a separate building. His art can be rivaled by few. Five of the seven remaining immense Rubin paintings of original frescoes are on view. The circus exhibit must be included on your itinerary. The tour can be completed in 40 minutes; however, Doug and I spent the day there because there was so much to see.
Trams and wheelchairs are available to facilitate your visit. Individual tours are available and can be arranged. Audio headsets can be purchased, and I highly recommend them. Seeing the Ringling mansion alone is worth the trip. Excellent food and shopping are on the premises and the food is yummy. Even if you’ve been here before, make the trip because the museum with the beautiful gardens and displays is constantly evolving. It’s a wonderful place to take visitors and friends. Happy Motoring!
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Pictured above are the first class of line dancers. Line dancing lessons occur Sundays at 7 pm in the Starlight Ballroom. Join us for lots of fun as we explore new dances.
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SPORTS & EXERCISE 18 Hole Women’s Golf Association By Carol Marra After a quiet but warm October, Del Tura is getting busy. Our golf group has grown each week as our snowbirds return with stories of their time up north. From only 9 gals on an early, hot and humid September day to 21 on a much more pleasant mid-October Thursday, we are slowly growing in number. Soon we will be thinking about our first tournament of the year. The Club Championship will be held the 11th, 12th and 18th of December. Following a scramble, we held our Association meeting on October 17th. Paula brought up the topic of officers for next year, as well as new chairpersons for various committees. This will be the third year of our Shoot Out tournament. The
tournament itself takes place in March, but our first qualifier was October 10th. There will be 3 more opportunities to qualify. A new rule change we did not all understand deals with sand traps. Since some players, of a certain age, need help getting in and out of a sand trap, it is not a violation to use a club or the rake to steady yourself when climbing in and out. Also, you may rake as you walk in as you may walk out a different way. This is not considered “testing the sand”. What you can never do is ground your club in the bunker. Do your practice swings outside of the bunker. Everyone MUST rake her way out of the bunker. Please leave the trap at least as smooth as you found it, so you don’t end up on the Naughty list! Another rule
change: we may now ground our clubs when hitting out of a hazard. Have you just moved to Del Tura and/or are you thinking about joining our Association? Please call Kay Rolader at (239) 292-4964. She will provide the information you need to become a part of our group. Please note that Ryan will not be starting group lessons for a bit, but individual lessons are always available. Remember to check the Pro Shop for upcoming events. There are many options from Saturday couples’ groups, to the traditional members only Friday scrambles to many Skins games for men and women. You can play some variation of all these games every day and from what I see as I drive by the course, many of you do!
Tennis is in full swing for the season. The Del Tura Tennis Association hosts a number of activities throughout the fall and 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 am to 10:00 am. You don’t need to find a partner. You just show up during these times and you will automatically be included in the group. A series of 6 Free lessons will start on November 5 at 10:00 am every Tuesday, right after the coffee hour, for 6 weeks. The lessons are for beginners or people who need to refresh their skills so that they can enjoy the game anew.
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The intramural leagues have started. Please feel free to add your name as substitutes on the lists posted in the screened room if you missed registration. Our travelling teams consist of Women’s Bronze, Nickel, Copper and 3.5 minus members who travel throughout Lee County and play approximately half their games here in Del Tura. We have a new all Del Tura Team this year called SWIFT (Senior Women in Fun Tennis). The players compete against parks all around us such as Lake Fairways, Pine Lakes, Tara Woods, Herons Glen etc. Come see your friends play. The following teams play at home for November. November 1, 2019 10:30 am Legends Nickel team
November 6, 2019 10:30 Breckenridge Bronze team November 8, 2019 10:30 am Colonial Nickel team November 13, 2019 10:30 am Gulf Harbour Over Served 3.5 Minus team November 15, 2019 10:30 am Lexington Nickel team November 20, 2019 10:30 am Seven Lakes Bronze team November 21, 2019 10:30 am Herons Glen Swift team 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. am
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SPORTS & EXERCISE Amigos Softball By Art Keen It’s that time again softball enthusiasts. The 2020 season is just around the corner. The Amigos are preparing to put their title on the line and bring home the trophy for the 3rd year in a row. Bring on the competition and the “threepeat”! Our kick-off 2020 organizational meeting was held on October 10th and about 20 folks came out. We are hoping to get at least 10 more players, so we can field two teams this season. If you know of anyone who would like to participate, please reach out to Stan Young (239) 731-3142 or
Art Keen (arkeen3@yahoo.com) to get all the information. The first practice is scheduled for October 27th with tryouts and team assignments to follow. To be eligible to compete team members must: Reach the age of 50 by the start of the season (Jan 1, 2020) Complete an eligibility form Reside (own or rent) in Del Tura for a minimum of 3 months during the League’s season dates (Jan to mid-March). As a reminder, there are no restrictions on fans, so everyone is welcome to cheer us on. Note, Del Tura has had the best fan support in the league for many years,
and we hope to continue to hold that record. Plan on joining us on Monday and Wednesday evenings for a fun and exciting evening of softball! If you have any suggestions regarding the Amigos team or the fan experience, please send your recommendations to Art Keen at arkeen3@yahoo.com and Art will pass them on to the team. Additionally, please save the date of February 29th, 2020 for our annual fundraiser/fan appreciation event. Until next time, here is a quote from Yogi Berra: “Never answer an anonymous letter.”
Friday Shuffleboard League By Jack Blevons Not really a lot to write about because as you read this, our season will just be starting on November 8th. During October, we were contacting people in the league to see who is still playing. As of this writing, I do know of at least one team that won’t be playing this year and I am hoping that the rest of the league members will be back. So, it’s possible we will have room to add at least one new team, if not more. I have not been down to the courts yet, but have received emails telling me that our courts are being resurfaced by Hometown, so we are
really looking forward to playing on brand new courts. Saying that, we should all be very appreciative of what our community owners do for us because in the past they have replaced all of our benches as well as the chalkboards and lights. Additionally, they supply all the equipment we need to play the game of shuffleboard both for our Friday and Travel League as well as for our residents and visitors who just come down and play for the enjoyment of playing. Our Friday league starts in November and ends toward the end of March. If you are interested in being a team or if you would like to be a sub, you can call Jean or
myself at (230) 731-0892 and if we aren’t there to answer, please do leave a message and we will return your call. We are always in need of subs who like to play but do not want to commit to play every Friday. You don’t have to be a pro to play in our league. We do play for trophies, but mostly we play to have fun and we will be glad to help you learn the game if you haven’t played before. There are also other groups that come down on other days to play just to have fun. So, if you haven’t played before, come down and learn the game because everyone there playing will be happy to help you learn the game.
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. – Jimmy Dean
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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity
Location
Jane Fonda Aerobics Line Dancing NEW Tai Chi Tura Zumba Water Aerobics (Oct-April) Water Noodle Aerobics Yoga Relaxation
Starlight Ballroom
North Pool North Pool Starlight Ballroom
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, 239-770-3838 Jackie Hinrichs, 616-916-7796 Marjorie Lord, 543-9072 Teddy Reid, 239-770-3838
Monday Exercise 10:00-10:45
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Saturday
Sunday
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Marylou Buss, 612-718-7878 Dea Wells 283-5603
11:00-12:00 5:00-6:15
11:00-12:00
7:00 PM
11:00-12:15
Sports Billiards, Men’s Billiards, Women’s (Nov-Apr) Bocce (Nov-April) Bocce and Burgers 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 Ping Pong NEW Shuffleboard Shuffleboard, Open Shuffleboard, Traveling Team (Dec-Mar) Softball Tennis, Mixed, Open NEW
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Harry Christopher, 997-7345 Ann DeGrande, 989-2206 Peggy Terrasi, 603-236-2209 peggyterrasi@gmail.com Janet DeCosmo, 239-776-9161 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 Lois McDonnell, 505-228-1222 Jack Blevons, 731-0892 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Stan Young 731-3142 Lu Ann Brownell 802-522-5863
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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
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
Texas Hold ‘Em Blood Pressure Readings (before coffee) Card Making (Seasonal) Ceramics Choralaires, (Sep-Mar) Coffee & Social Hour Creative Writers Group (*2nd & 4th Thurs) Garden Club, (*1st Mon. of month) Good Timers, (*1st Tues. of month) Library, open every day Quilting/Sewing Club Video Corner (check hours in the Library) Wood Carving (Nov-May) NEW
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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
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Jacaranda Ballroom Mon, Wed & Fri - Card Joette Fabbri, 239-560-3324 4:00 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 Craft Room Nancy Davy, 239-599-4631 Ruth Ann, 239-292-6299 Jacaranda Room 10* Dorothy, 239-850-2306 Poinciana Room Liz Poniatowski, 800-2935 Barb Jones, 543-6922 Kathleen Quigley, 543-1067 Starlight Ballroom Wendy Wells, 309-264-9147 Elaine Schnur, (239) 464-0623 Craft room behind ceramics Bernie Forsey, 217-6024 9:00-12:00
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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
Bette Ewing-Chene
652-3909
Equipment Loans- Medical
Jim Hinrichs
616-299-4357
Loan Closet
Val Coache (alt) Denise Rose
508-789-4245 or alt: 815-222-6466
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Karen Azza/Sherry Plisch
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Ginnie Benjamins, Pres. HELPLINE 997-3474
322-9863
FISH - Fruit Picking Contact
Rick Rudzik/Sherry Plisch
543-3662 567-0538
FMO Membership
Dorathy Biddinger
239-980-2775
Front Gate Guard
731-2523
HOA Membership
Cindy Baron
603-398-8001
HOA Membership
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Clubhouse Office
731-3433
Memorials
Ruth Blevins
543-8134
Name Tags
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309-264-9147
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Save Our Strays
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Tower - Distribution Coordinators
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Veterans Contact
David Jacobs
567-0986
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567-1108
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Strange But True By: Bette Ewing-Cheney “Those who love wisdom must investigate many things.” [Heraclitus (535 bc – 475 bc)] Hope you’ll enjoy these unusual facts (in bold), along with my added tidbits! The human nose can recognize over 1 trillion different smells. I wonder how they found that out? Snifff, sniff….”one, two…”. There are enough empty homes in China for everyone in California and Texas to each have one. Makes one wonder what condition they’re in, and how much the lot rent might be?
China gets a new skyscraper every five days. Watch the movie “Crazy Rich Asians” and you’ll see. Little Richard was a dishwasher in a bus station. Was that before or after they ripped off his composer rights? There are more Lego pieces on Earth than people. We all know they’ll outlast all of us! If all of the salt in the ocean were moved to land, and spread out evenly, it would be five feet deep. Just imagine the drying time and cost of labor to get that done! The Ancient Greeks declared their love for a woman by
throwing an apple at her. Thankfully most have evolved and now throw diamonds. Drinking wine before a meal makes you eat 25% more at that meal. So…if we stop drinking, we’d weigh 25% less? Who would even want to do that? Einstein’s brain was smaller than average. More evidence to corroborate the myth that size doesn’t matter. Without bats, there would be no tequila. It’s made from the agave plant, which is pollinated by bats. Smart creatures, and they must have known something way before we did. CHEERS!
Del Tura Repertory Company Save The Date By Jacqueline Keen The Del Tura Repertory Company will be presenting “A Taste of Broadway”, a musical, on February 21st and 22nd in the Starlight ballroom. This is an exciting new venture! As you may know, I
usually direct the play. I thought you, our audience, might enjoy a change. We commence rehearsals in December. It is going to be lots of fun. There is a wonderful group of people signed up. However, we still need one male
singer. If you would like to join us, please call me at (239) 464-5544. As the weeks go by, I will provide you with information about our production, both in the Tower and at Tuesday coffee. You can also email me at anxietykeen@aol.com.
HOA BOARD INFORMATION
Bette Ewing-Cheney - President (2022) (239) 652-3909 dpc1950@outlook.com
Wendy Wells - Treasurer (2020) (309) 264-914 Kwltr11@gmail.com
Cindy Baron - Vice President (2020) (603) 398-8001 cbaron50@yahoo.com
Susan Bell - Director (2021) (714) 454-9972 susanbell_gaston@yahoo.com
Karen Stevenson – Director (2022) (239) 567-4104 karenstevenson6025@gmail.com Joyce Lienert - Secretary (2022) (973) 714-4117 Jlienert712@hotmail.com
Ray David - Director (2021) (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
(October-April) MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am - noon TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . after coffee - until noon WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am - noon THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4pm - 6pm FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am - noon SATURDAY & SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed
HOA PHONE: (239) 731-3461 HOA ADDRESS: 609 SIERRA MADRE
THE TOWER EDITORIAL STAFF Editor
Circulation Coordinator
Co-Editor
Distribution Coordinators
Pam Price Dennis Cottini
Staff
Rheta Kanen Ann Clanton Dianne Roderick
Contributors
Art Keen Justine Fitzgibbons
Sue Brown
Dorothy Barillo Frank Barillo
Distribution Captains
Bob Meyer Lu Ann Brownell Peg McTernan Sandy Rolando And 60+ Delivery Volunteers
HOA Liaison: BETTE EWING-CHENEY 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.
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.
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Games
By Harry Christopher BILLIARDS RESUMES IN NOVEMBER! Each Monday, beginning November 18th at 1:00 pm, we will play ball under a handicap system. We will play a complete
Corner
Billiards
Cards & tournament each Monday which should last about 2 hours. Our handicap system gives players of all skill levels a fairly equal opportunity to win. Don’t be hesitant to come out because you think you’re not good enough. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to play every week. Come as often as you can.
A signup sheet is posted in the billiard room along with more details about the format of play. We realize that a lot of part-time residents don’t arrive by our start date of November 18th, so it’s not necessary to sign up by that date. Feel free to call Harry Christopher at (239) 997-7345 for more information.
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HOA sponsored Bingo started on October 17th. Here are a couple of reminders you may want to mark on your calendar if you play Bingo on Thursday nights. There will be NO bingo on October 31st, because they will be setting up the ballroom for the Craft Fair that is held that time every October. Then in November, there will be NO bingo on Thanksgiving, which is November 28th. On December 27th and January 2nd, there will also be NO
bingo, due to Christmas and New Years holidays. Bingo will resume on January 9th. Hopefully, we will have much bigger crowds after the holidays, which means bigger pots to be handed out to winners because we usually have everyone back who travels over the holidays and we also have the 3-month renters that normally arrive first of January. Last year we gave out a lot of money after we started getting bigger crowds in January. So, just a reminder to new people who haven’t played here before with
us: doors open in our main ballroom at 6 pm for ticket sales. You can play for as little as $6.00 and then you can also buy extra game sheets as well as the Specials for additional small amounts which give you more chances of winning bigger money. Ticket sales end at 6:45 and we start playing at 7:00 sharp. We are typically done between 9 and 9:30, so you will get back home early. We have a good crew of volunteer workers that try to make bingo night fun, so come on down and join us. Hopefully you will go home with more money than you came with!
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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:__________________________________________________________________________________ Del Tura Address:_______________________________________________________________________
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 508-789-4245 or Denise Rose 815-222-6466 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC
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
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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: Jim Hinrichs at 616-299-4357, 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 – USA $2.55/Canada $3.00 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)___________________________
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Day:______________________________________ Name:____________________________________
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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 2019:_________
Contact: Dorathy Biddinger 239-980-2775
Tower – Advertising 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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Choralaires Holiday Concert Get ready to celebrate the season in song. The Choralaires holiday concert will be held on December 7th. We will once again hold two performances that day. The first will be at 2 pm, followed by a 7 pm evening performance. The concerts will also feature our annual tree lighting ceremony as part of the festivities.
As in the past, the concerts are free. We will simply ask for a donation at the concerts. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. They will be available starting Tuesday, November 19th at the coffee social beginning at 8am for the HOA members only. There is a maximum of 8 tickets per person. Tickets for non-HOA
members will be available at Tuesday coffee on November 27th and December 3rd. Following that, any extras will be available at the HOA office during regular business hours. Please mark your calendars and join us for a festive holiday concert.
2019 Holiday Wreath Competition Wreath should symbolize your State or Province (Only (1) one wreath per state or province) The wreaths will be on display in the Club House (November 12 to 26th). Wreath requirements: each wreath must be 30 to 35 inches and must be lit with LED lights. We are going to buy your votes- there will be a ballot box with envelopes near the wreaths. Place money in an envelope and write your choice of the
Winning Wreath and place in ballot box. EACH DOLLAR DONATED – REPRESENTS (1) ONE VOTE !!! Votes will be tallied at 9am on November 26th, by the accounting firm of Larson Hinrichs Barilla and the WINNER will be announced at coffee November 26th. All money donated will go to the committee for additional and new lights.
All wreaths will be hung on the iron fence *throughout the season” with the WINNING WREATHwill be hung on the Gate Entrance Wall. Contact Leon Buss – to Reserve a State and primary contact required Also with any questions: Leon #612-718-9572 or stop by a see him.
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Holiday Golf Cart Parade Monday, December 9 at 6:30 pm th
(Rain Date: Tuesday December 10th)
Decorate your carts with lights and whatever else makes you stand out. As usual, we will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. More information to follow in the December Tower, including the parade route and who can assist you with how to hook up lights. If you’ve never seen this nighttime extravaganza, you’re in for a treat (and some fun along the way for those in the parade).
Please contact Erv or Linda Storma at (239) 997-9066 with any questions.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Save the Date! Sunday, December 22, 2019 Once again, the “Golfcart Choralaires” are coming your way. Come sing along and bring the kids! Details to follow in December’s Tower.
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Classifieds
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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING - Without Professional Prices! Interior/Exterior, 30 years of experience, Power Washing, Home Maintenance and repairs! Del Tura resident. Call Jim Smith 239-247-1917 (nov19) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS?- Linda Storma, resident DEPENDABLE Call (239) 997-9066 (jun/jul20)
LOCKSMITH: DEL TURA RESIDENT - Auto/Home Lockouts, Locks Repaired, Installed or Rekeyed. Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 543-1434 (oct20) “PRESSURE WASHING” Keeping Del Tura beautiful. Call Bob at 954-448-1171 (aug/sept20) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, DEL TURA RESIDENT - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 603-543-7457 (oct20) LAMINATES - wood rot, power wash, int./ ext. painting, plumbing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 502-797-4395 or 502-797-4402. (jan20) AVON - products sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239-8005057(Home) or 631-838-4323 (Cell)
GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc. Del Resident. Call Linda 239-5601948. (nov19) GARAGE DOOR & OPENER SERVICE - call Jim O’Brien at 239-849-1644. D.T. resident.
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HANDYMAN - painting, landscaping, & repairs. Experienced resident. Call John at 757-9529485. (oct20) SKP HANDYMAN SERVICE 30 yrs. construction experience, quality service, reasonable rates, Del Tura Resident, License & Insured 239-471-0258, 941-4659246 (aug/sept20) GONE TO THE DOGS - Pet Sitting. Bonded by Federal background check. Insured. Professional member of Pet Sitters International. Paula Roberts 239236-6779 catmom48@yahoo. com (feb20) YARD MAINTENANCE - Exterior house painting, pressure washing, roofs, and gutters cleaned, weed control, mulching, hedge trimming. Del Tura resident. Call Chuck LaFleur at 850-526-3499
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.
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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.
Teddy Reid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-770-3838 Audrey Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-217-3281 Fred Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-270-1016 Elaine Schnur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-464-0623
Del Tura Ceramics The Del Tura ceramics room is located across from the bocce court. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 – 11:00 with instructors available to help beginners.
Stop in and see finished pieces and works in progress. Stop in and see finished pieces and works in progress.
Projects for kids are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE - Del Tura Residents - Fri. 5-7; Public Invited Sat. 8-2 GOOD TIMERS – SOCIAL GROUP (Poinciana Room 4 PM to Socialize, meeting starts at 4:30) New Resident’s Get Together - Pub 4-5pm
NOV 11th
VETERAN’S DAY MEMORIAL (Del Tura Memorial @ 11:00 AM)
NOV 13TH
HOA BOARD MEETING - 7PM (STARLIGHT BALLROOM)
NOV 16th
JUNK IN THE TRUNK (Parking Lot 9 AM)
NOV 23rd
MOVEMBER DANCE (Starlight Ballroom)
NOV 28th
THANKSGIVING DINNER (Starlight Ballroom, 4 PM)
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