Del Tura - January 2020

THE TOWER Volume 36 | NO 1 | JANUARY 2020

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INSIDE

Happy New Year 2020 3

President’s Korner

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Good Timer’s

Reflections

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At The Hydrant

One Tank Trips

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20 Meet Your HOA Candidates Sports & Exercise

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Holiday 27 Golf Cart Parade

39 Calendars Christmas 40 Lights

THANK YOU FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS The Christmas light entrance to Del Tura is only possible because of the many residents - their monetary donations, Hometown America, Fred Taylor, the Del Tura staff, HOA and the elves.

The residents stepped up for the HOA sponsored First Annual Christmas Wreath Challenge and created 17 beautiful wreaths. The wreaths were voted on with money, the final number of votes was $560.

Wisconsin took first place and received $50. Ohio won second place and received $30. Texas won third place and received $20. HOA donated the prize money.

The committee consisted of Dan and Sue Larson, Frank and Dorothy Barilla, Mark and Char Maaske, and Marylou Buss. Special Elves are Cam Smith, Carrie Smith, Warren Wyckoff, Jim Hinrichs, Jim Stenzel, Linda Dreese, Chris Bunker, Jeff Bunker,

Bob Brinker, Darlene Brinker, Ray Hahn, Karen Hahn, Ed Urbanek, Jerry Straw, Tim Brown, Ed Laurie, Pat Henry, Dick Rose, Deb Ault, Betsy Bartoletti, Terry Smith. Bruce and Lynn Blackmore. When you see the elves thank them because they made the entrance magical!Santa and the elves have retired to the North Pole.

However, they will soon start planning for their 2020 arrival. I really cannot thank Del Tura residents enough for your support and help! I cannot thank the elves enough, their willingness to climb trees, crawl on the ground, wrestle with the bushes and lay hundreds of feet in extension cords, you really are fantastic! If I missed anyone please accept my apology.

Santa a/k/a Leon Buss

More Christmas light photos on the back page

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President’s Korner…

By Bette Ewing HOA President

Cheney,

In January, each HOA household will receive a gift in the mail from your HOA Board. This gift can’t be purchased in a store or online. It is priceless. What is this gift? It’s a ballot for you to submit your vote for three candidates to fill three positions on your HOA Board. One of my major goals as your President was to encourage,

to promote, and to support an election for Board members. We now have nine candidates running for office. When you get your TOWER, please read the section “Meet Your Candidates”. The candidates have provided a picture of themselves and a synopsis of their platforms. Get to know and recognize them so you can choose the ones who will make your voice heard. These candidates will also provide flyers on

Tuesday’s coffee and will speak to you at a designated time. Now it’s YOUR turn to support my goal.

When you receive your ballot, choose three and return it in the addressed envelope provided. If you are an HOA member and did not receive a ballot, contact Bart De Graaf, chairman of the nomination committee. I wish you happiness, health, and peace for the New Year. Remember, change is difficult but often beneficial and, of course, “smiles are contagious!”

Thanksgiving Dinner

By Bette Ewing Cheney Our first HOA Board Thanksgiving dinner was so rewarding.

Residents gathered together for a delicious home style traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings. Many who attended brought

scrumptious desserts that overflowed on two tables. Delturians there were so appreciative and thankful for our dinner served family style. There was even enough left-over turkey and ham for people to take home for sandwiches the next day. Those in

attendance agreed that the food was mouthwatering and the camaraderie during dinner was a highlight of the day. Thanks to all who helped make this event possible. A big thank you to Fred who donated $500.00 from HTA for this meal.

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Financial Moves for Life’s ‘Inflection Points’ You’ve probably heard or read about inflection points. The term has a specific definition in mathematics, but it’s also used widely to describe historical or technological events, such as the Industrial Revolution or the creation of the internet – events that changed human existence in some important way. However, you have personal inflection points, too – and when they occur, you’ll need to make the right financial moves.

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Marriage – When you get married, you and your spouse will need to discuss a variety of financial issues: What assets and liabilities do you each bring to the marriage? Should you combine your finances or continue with separate accounts? Is one of you a “saver” while the other is a “spender”? Do you share similar investment philosophies, or is one of you much more aggressive than the other? You don’t necessarily have to agree on everything, but you should at least try to gain enough knowledge so you can avoid unpleasant surprises, such as hidden debts, and find enough common ground so your household can advance toward your common financial goals.

New child – When you welcome a new child into your family, you’ll need to make sure you have adequate life insurance. You’ll also want to review the beneficiary designations on any existing insurance policies, as well as on your IRA and 401(k). And if you can afford it, you may want to start contributing to a college fund, possibly using a 529 savings plan, which can provide you with tax advantages as you put money away for your child’s higher education.

Divorce – It’s unfortunate, but true: Divorce is still pretty common, and it’s neither pleasant nor cheap. You might not be able to avoid some of the costs, such as lawyers’ bills, but if you and your ex-spouse can work together amicably, you both may be able to avoid serious financial disruptions. You’ll need to work out how to divide your financial assets, paying attention to beneficiary designations, which you may well need to change. Also, as a newly single individual, you may need to review and revise your long-term investment strategy to accommodate changes in your goals and your retirement income.

Retirement – By the time you retire, you will have hopefully been investing in your IRA and 401(k) or other retirement plan for several decades. But once you do retire, you’ll need to determine how much you can afford to withdraw each year from your various retirement accounts. Your withdrawal rate will depend on your age, your asset level and your retirement lifestyle. And you’ll also want to consider other issues: Are you prepared to deal with health care costs? Even with Medicare, these costs may be higher than they were when you were working. And how about your estate plans? Are they up to date? Have you protected your family from the possibility of your estate going through the time-consuming, expensive and public process of probate? You may need to work with your financial, tax and legal advisors to develop an effective estate strategy.

By making smart decisions following your own inflection points, you can ease the transitions in your life – wherever life takes you.

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.

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Good Timers’ Singles Club News Life should be an adventure not a planned destination...

The Good Timers singles club will continue to go on new adventures this year but first we need to welcome our new Vice President Kathy Aira and thank those members who have agreed to stay on and perform their duties for another year. Our Treasurer, Ann Clanton; our Secretary, Esther Kuntz and our President, Liz Poniatowski. And of course, those

who continue to volunteer to be our Sunshine Lady, Joan Whaley; Membership Chairwoman, Shirley Acker and 50/50 fundraiser, Ann Boncore. Last month we celebrated the Holiday Season with our annual party at the Fountain Grille restaurant. At this month’s meeting we will select the plays that we will go see this year and discuss a few other outings that are in the planning stages. If you’re single and are looking for a group of

friends to go out and socialize with, you don’t need to look any further.

Join us at our next meeting on 7 January. Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month in the Poinciana Room. Socializing begins at 4:00 and the meeting starts at 4:30. All single Del Turians are encouraged to join us at one of our monthly meetings to see if this is a club that you’d like to be a part of. For more info please contact Liz Poniatowski at ciociliz@gmail.com or 239-800-2935.

Reflections

“New Year Treasures”

By Dianne J. Roderick

As we think back and reflect on the beginning of each New Year one cannot help but 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 2020, 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? (Did Foster, Glocester ever go to school in the winter?)

The anticipation was unbearable!

Then finally, after what seemed hours, we heard those words that were magic to our ears. “School is cancelled for tomorrow!” Let the fun begin!!

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 2020. 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 be the fuel that energizes your outlook as we enter into the 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. Play, love, laugh, dwell on the positive and 2020 will bring you the memories that will become the treasures that lead you through each new day.

Model Native Garden At Del Tura Info Session

A model native garden is in the works for Del Tura. If the Villages can have one, why can’t Del Tura?

I became excited about the idea when Fred Taylor offered a plot to develop right to the left of the gatehouse. That empty parcel could become a marvelous model garden to feature designs for residents to use for their own home garden.

And why not Florida natives? In a time when we have plummeting bee and bird

populations this is a small thing for us to do to bring back some of their food supply. Natives provide berries, pollen, and beauty for our birds, bees, and us. They are easy to grow; they don’t need water or fertilizer so what’s not to like. There is a lot more to it so I won’t go into detail here.

Our first step will be to learn about the plants. When we understand their role in the ecological cycle

we will see how beneficial they are in our environment. Come and learn at my 1 hour presentation, “Florida Native Plants” by Rosemary Eiden, retired Horticulturist.

It will be held after the January 21st coffee in the main room of the club house.

I hope you can join me in this endeavor to bring a model native garden to Del Tura!

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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DOG IS POISONED BY This article appeared in the A BUFO TOAD.

Tower six months ago. However, we were sad to learn that two more dogs died after their encounter with these frogs. Therefore, we thought it was important to print again.

A common threat to south Florida dogs is poisoning from Bufo marinus, the giant or cane toad. This species of toad produces a pasty yellow- white toxin in the parotid glands, which extend from the head backward over the shoulder region and is released through pinhole openings in the skin. When a dog mouths or bites a Bufo toad the toxin is released and rapidly absorbed across the mucus membranes of the mouth.

Symptoms of Bufo poisoning occur suddenly and may include profuse salivation, vocalizing and pawing at the mouth, brick-red gums, incoordination or a stiff gait, difficulty breathing and the intoxication can rapidly progress to seizures and death.

The severity of the poisoning depends on the size of the dog and the amount of toxin absorbed into the bloodstream. Puppies and small breed dogs such as Dachshunds, Mini-Pins, Jack Russell Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers are more seriously affected because they get “more poison per pound” than a large breed dog.

Bufo toads are most active in the spring and summer months when it is warm and moist outside. They are also nocturnal, therefore most poisonings occur in the evening, late-night or early-morning hours. Poisonings can happen very quickly and even dogs being leash-walked have been known to grab a toad and be poisoned

Step 1) DO NOT PANIC!!!

You need to be able to think clearly and act quickly to help save your pet. Panicking will only keep you from acting properly!

Step 2) IMMEDIATELY rinse the dog’s mouth out with a large amount of water using either a hose, kitchen sink sprayer, shower sprayer or water bottle. Rinse the mouth from side to side. DO NOT DROWN THE ANIMAL BY FORCING WATER DOWN ITS THROAT. The toxin is very sticky and may need to be gently rubbed off of the mucus membranes of the

mouth. Be very careful so as not to get bit by your pet. Even the gentlest animal may bite if it is scared, in pain or having a seizure.

Step 3) Calmly transport the dog to your veterinarian for further care. PLAN AHEAD! Save time in an emergency by preparing now. Keep the phone number of your veterinarian by the telephone. Since most poisonings occur at night CALL FIRST to make sure that the hospital is open, don’t waste time driving to a closed facility. Keep the phone number and address of a nearby emergency clinic near the phone too, in case your regular veterinarian is not available.

There is no specific antidote for Bufo-toxin and treatment consists mainly of supportive care. The toxin can affect the heart causing it to beat in an irregular pattern and hyperthermia (body temperature greater than 105 degrees) may develop from seizuring. Intravenous fluids, cool-water baths and anti-arrhythmic drugs are all used in the treatment of Bufo intoxication.

So what can you do to prevent your pet from being poisoned? First of all, learn to recognize what a Bufo toad looks like.

Adults can be as large as 6 to 9 inches in length and have brown, or gray-brown warty skin. Younger toads are much smaller but just as dangerous. Bufo toads are ground dwelling animals.

Do not confuse them with tree frogs, which have suction-cup feet and may be found crawling up the side of your house.

Bufo toads live near water such as ponds, canals and swimming pools. Search your yard in the late evening for them. If you have just moved to a new neighborhood, ask a neighbor if the toads inhabit the area.

In addition to eating insects, small animals, snakes and vegetation, Bufo toads are especially fond of pet food. You can avoid attracting toads to your yard by not leaving bowls of dog or cat food down on the ground. If you live in an area inhabited by Bufo toads, you need to be especially careful. Direct supervision while your pet is outside is crucial and may prevent a tragedy. If you have a fenced-in yard you can make it harder for the toads to get through the links by putting chicken-wire fencing along the bottom edge.

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By Bette Ewing Cheney Let’s explore the joys of nature.

We live along the perfect pathway to see and experience the Everglades, which is a huge area of tropical wetlands and forests at the southern tip of Florida. This enormous area is home to wildlife from alligators, panthers, manatees, and

large flocks of tropical birds… to name a few. Visitors can hike, kayak, fish, and spot wildlife, and one of the best options is to take a trip on one of the many airboat charters available. If you have never ridden on an airboat, you must put it on your bucket list because it is a thrilling experience.

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There you can also combine an airboat tour with a swamp buggy ride along with his alligator show.

You can purchase tickets online at reduced rates and the park is open 365 days a year from 9am to 5pm. Now is a great time for our trip because the weather is cooler.

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Save Our Strays

By Sherry Plisch Save our Strays is still partnering with A Roof for Roofus Rescue. They have helped us in the past, by fostering and adopting out, some of our kittens. They have a way that we “can” help them find homes for homeless pets in our area.

They are asking you to save your clean, empty soda, beer, pet food and tin cans so that they

can take them to be recycled.

They will use the money they get for recycling the cans to feed and house homeless pets (dogs and cats), until they can find their “furr-ever” homes.

Cleaned cans may be dropped off at 821 Via Del Sol on the right side of the driveway, close to the garage. This program is not only good for the animals, but also good

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MEET YOUR HOA BOARD OF HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION DRAWS COMMUNITY INTEREST

As seen elsewhere in this TOWER edition, the upcoming election has drawn widespread community interest.

Currently there are seven candidates for three positions. Nominations will close after the HOA January Members Meeting. Voting is only open to verified HOA dues paid members.

Members interested in running for the HOA Board of Directors may complete an application prior to the January Members Meeting or be nominated from the floor at that meeting.

Nominations will close at the end of that meeting.

The Nominating Committee will manage the election process. After the nominations are closed the committee will prepare the ballot. Here is the process you should expect: All candidates will be given the opportunity to speak at a Tuesday Coffee Social Hour, January 14th, 2020.

The candidates will also be invited to participate in a Meet the Candidate session following that Coffee Social Hour.

All candidates will be given an opportunity to speak to the membership at the January Members Meeting, January 8th, 2020 at 7pm. Each will be allowed a maximum of five minutes A list of candidates will be posted on the HOA clubhouse bulletin board following the January Members Meeting and the close of nominations.

Ballots will be mailed during the week of January 19, 2020 and must be returned by the 15th day following the mailing. A return envelope will be provided. Ballots may be mailed or returned as instructed in the ballot package.

The ballots will be numbered, counted and verified. The results will be presented at the Annual Meeting in February and posted on the HOA bulletin board for the following two weeks.

ALBERTA (BERTIE) DUGU

GAIL HODGE

ARTHUR KEEN

My name is Alberta (Bertie) Dugo and I am running for the HOA board.

I have been a full-time resident of Del Tura for the past 5 years and before that a snowbird for 3 years. I live at 4088 Avenida Del Tura and have the most gorgeous view of the green on 3 North.

I never dreamed that retirement and living in Del Tura could be so wonderful. Before coming to Del Tura, I lived in another gated golf community and it could not compare to the friendliness of Del Tura.

One of the reasons I am running for the board is that I believe it is important to give back to the community by volunteering.

I spent 50 years of my life in Boston, MA. I graduated with a BSN from Boston College and a MSN from Boston University. I worked 46 years as a Registered Nurse with 30 of those years spent at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. There most of my work was in Management.

I feel my management skills and ability to follow through on any project will enable me to perform on the board.

In Del Tura, I am a member of the 18-hole Women’s golf league and also enjoy cooking, gardening and Mahjong.

I would be honored to serve on the board if elected.

My name is Gail Hodge and I have been a full-time resident of Del Tura for three years. Before that I had been visiting my husband, Larry’s parents, Chick and Anna Hodge since 1990. Over one of those visits I had shared with them how much I loved it here in Del Tura and that I could live here someday. That someday arrived and I do love this community and the people that live here full and part time. I’ve watched Del Tura ebb and flow with the economy and the change of home ownership. One thing that has stayed constant is the unity and friendship among the residents. This is only one of the things that make it a great place to live.

Vote for me, so we can keep it a great place to live. Let’s go back to an HOA that its purpose is to support the residents of Del Tura.

My parents moved to Del Tura in 1993 and I have been visiting ever since.

It was my obvious choice for relocation when I retired. This provides me with insight into our past as well as the present. I believe I can help to make the experience the best it can possibly be for all residents no matter what those residents’ interests and participations are.

I am not just committed to the immediate job at hand but have been and will remain committed to helping out in many other aspects of the community. I know how to get along with people and will work with my colleagues to make a difference.

REMINDER: IF YOU PLAN TO VOTE NOW IS THE TIME

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DIRECTORS CANDIDATES DAVE KLEIN

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Proficient at business management and fund raising—former CEO/ HOA President.

Want to introduce some new fundraisers to help fund HOA charities and functions.

Implementation of a better HOA software notification system that would allow for more effective communication delivery to all members and prospective members, while preserving the TOWER. Implement volunteer help programs for our elderly who can’t afford or are unable to maintain their property. (Yard work/ maintenance advice.)

HTA rate increases/ HTA capital expenditures should be more transparent to all members and residents.

The HOA needs to represent all members and all residents.

Want to promote and expand HOA membership. I believe that compromise is the key ingredient for a successful Association.

ROBERTA (BOBBI) LESLIE

LIZ PONIATOWSKI

JIM STENZEL

I have held various positions over the past years that I feel will strongly help bring some benefits to our community: Associates Degree in business.

Certified Municipal Clerk/Comptroller, City of Oakbrook Terrace.

Owner/CEO, Remington World Travel, Hinsdale, Illinois.

Currently working with Taylor Resort Homes, Florida My background has been mainly in accounting, business practices and the travel industry. Over the years I have run a successful business in corporate travel with a solid client base. Became an elected municipal clerk and sat on several appointed boards as commissioner (Zoning, Planning) during a time when the community was growing profusely.

Most importantly, I feel my greatest accomplishment is in “common sense” which no amount of education could supply and was taught to me by my husband.

I will bring to the board a variety of skill sets in the hope to continue to develop Del Tura’s Homeowners Association.

I’m Liz Poniatowski and I am running for a seat on the board to be YOUR voice in the community.

Change is inevitable. Changes are needed and HOA MEMBERS have the power to make them happen. I’m vocal, a self starter and a Libra so I’m not one sided. I weigh both sides of a situation and do what’s best for the majority. With a ‘can do’ attitude, knowledge of the situation and support from the community we can make the positive changes needed to continue to make Del Tura our forever Paradise.

Vote for YOUR voice!

Things I’d like you to know about me: • 7-1/2 year resident of Del Tura • retired Project Manager/Technical Specialist for Xerox Corporation (42 years) • completed 3-year term on the HOA board (2013-16); VP and liaison to Sound & Lighting • served on Statutory Committee for 7 years • provided technical support to Sound and Lighting • maintained operability and content of LED Billboard • volunteered many additional hours supporting other Del Tura efforts/activities Board members must be acquainted with the state statutes and legal documents that govern the HOA’s existence and operation, and stipulate the community owner’s rights and obligations as well as the rights and obligations of our residents. Over time however, we have lost representation on the board of individuals with more than a casual understanding of these critically important documents. I hope to restore some of that knowledge, to help assure that board deliberations are legally informed and that the HOA’s relations with Hometown America are productive and of maximum benefit to all residents.

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ADVERTISING AT HOA SPONSORED COFFEE HOUR

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Purpose: To provide a guideline for the items placed on tables or announced from the Podium at the HOA sponsored coffee hour, held each Tuesday.

HOA SPONSORED EVENTS Time will be allowed for HOA Sponsored announcements and will be limited to 3 minutes.

Advertising materials for HOA sponsored events shall be permitted to be distributed on the tables.

No Announcements regarding advertised materials will be allowed unless previously approved by a majority vote of the HOA Board of Directors. Information should be presented one week prior to the date of the announcement. If applicable, insurance information should be presented in accordance with the Attorney’s guideline.

The HOA Board may approve a guest speaker, whether a resident or non-resident for the purpose of providing educational information to residents.

NON HOA SPONSORED EVENTS Non HOA sponsored events are social functions of possible interest to Del Tura residents and their quests. Event planner must be a Del Tura Resident.

Advertising materials WILL NOT be permitted to be distributed on the tables Event planner will ONLY be allowed to announce the type (cruise, trip, etc.) the date and a method for residents to contact them outside the community building environment including hallways, lobby, if they are interested.

No tables will be set up inside or outside the ballroom with signup sheets and/or exchange of monies, in the ballroom(s) or lobby.

Frequency of announcing planned events shall be limited to twice a month. Announcement of day and/or overnight trips will be limited to six (6) weeks prior to the event and will be permitted twice a month.

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HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION POLICY REGARDING BULLETIN BOARDS

The two large bulletin boards located outside the Hometown America Management Office are for the exclusive use of the HOA Board and FMO. These boards will be the official site for posting of meetings and information about these resident service organizations. All notices must be submitted to the HOA Office for approval.

There is a bulletin board located at each pool area. All notices of items that are “For Sale”, “For Rent”, “Wanted”, “Wanted to Rent”, OR“ Lost or Found” shall be on 3” x 5” or 4’ x 6” cards. Items for sale or rent may also include an addition 3” x 5” or “4 x 6” photograph. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. Notices must be stamped for approval with the office stamp. All notices must be posted for no more than thirty (30) days, unless an extension is approved by the HOA office prior to the expiration date. All notices must include the names and telephone numbers of each submitting resident.

Notices for functions or events may be typed or printed on paper, not to exceed 8 ½ x 11 inch in size. Lettering and/or decorative infield may be colored.

Flyers that offer cultural events or club activities or other Del Tura events will be allowed. Except for advertising from the beauty shop and Del Tura restaurant and pub, THE POSTING OF ANY BUSINESS CARDS OR ADVERTISING OF SERVICES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. (Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of Hometown America) The posting of letters of opinion or personal feelings are not allowed .

Posting of any literature pertaining to politics, campaigns or elections whether local, state or federal are not allowed.

Allowed will be the posting of information on individuals running for the HOA Board of Directors. Such literature should not exceed 8 ½ x 11in size NOTE: This policy conforms with Hometown America’s Rules and Regulations, Section 13

POLICY REGARDING SCHEDULING/RESERVATION OF BALLROOMS

Forms must be completed at the HOA Office. Forms to be approved by Hometown America for events with more than 10% non-residents in attendance should be filled out prior to obtaining Hometown’s approval. Resident must take completed form to Hometown America Management Office for approval; pay the needed rental fee and deposits, and return the form to the HOA Office for scheduling.

SCHEDULING SINGLE USE OF A BALLROOM Resident must fill out proper reservation and set-up form, if necessary. All necessary forms are in the HOA Office and must be filled out at the HOA Office. Blank forms are not allowed to be taken out of the office.

SCHEDULING RECURRING USE OF A BALLROOM Resident must fill out a reservation form for each calendar year. EXAMPLE: Zumba – Oct. Nov. Dec. 2019; Jan. Feb. Mar. 2020. MUST complete a form for both 2019 and 2020.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of Hometown America, specifically Section 13. A(6) “No resident will be permitted to use Del Tura’s buildings or rooms to sponsor an event that is essentially commercial in nature, nor for a private activity at which he/she is not the legitimate host/person in charge of and attending the event. Residents using a room in a community building for a private party, the event needs to be non-commercial in nature. This means there should be no business meetings in which paperwork is executed or monies collected in which the resident profits or receives an incentive/give from.

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SPORTS & EXERCISE 9-Hole Women’s Golf Assoc.

By Sandy Gove The Del Tura Nine Hole Women’s Golf Association (DTNHWGA) members enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch at LaFiorentina on December 12th followed by its General Meeting and collected donations for the American Heart Assoc. in memory of Gay Luders, a long-time member.

Heading full speed into 2020, the Club Championship will be held January 15 and 16, and we’re hoping for a great turnout. Members are encouraged to consider this event that provides some friendly competition.

February 12th brings the always-fun Valentine Couples’ Challenge beginning at 2:00pm. Dinner will follow in the Starlight Ballroom, so watch for details.

We can count on our hard-working and talented refreshment committee to add to this ‘LOVE-ly’ event.

Our membership currently totals over 100 welcoming several new people since September. Should you have an interest in joining us Thursday mornings, please contact Membership Chair, Kathy Klein (tel.

715-927-1163) who will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Gentle Reminders: When signing up for play each week, please be sure you have the correct sheet for the time you want-either 7:15am or 9:00am.

League play will be canceled if the temperature feels like 45 degrees or below.

Need a bit of help with your game? Check with the Pro Shop regarding sign-up sheets for Ryan’s clinics held each Wednesday, 2-3pm, and Saturdays 10:3011:30am. He also offers private lessons every day except Sundays.

As usual, January thru April can be busy with league golf tournaments and Pro-Shop sponsored events, but consider participating in some of these, and have fun!

Tennis at Del Tura 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. Come and join us. Just show up during these times and you will automatically be included in the group.

All DTTA members are advised that the Annual General meeting is January 12, 2020 at 12:30 pm.

Please tell a member of the Board if you are planning to attend.

Six (6) new FREE lessons each Tuesday for beginners or people who need to refresh their skills will start Tuesday, January 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 am and end on February 25.

January 18 & 19 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. There are still a few days left to sign-up.

The winter intra-mural leagues will be starting January 11. The participants will be posted in the screened room by the tennis courts.

Here is the list of our travelling teams playing at home in January: January 3 – 10:30 am Nickel team January 8 – 10:30 am 3.5 Minus team January 9 – 10:30 am Copper team January 15 – 10:30 pm 3.5 Minus team January 16 – 10:30 am SWIFT team January 23 – 10:30 am Copper team January 23 – 12:30 pm SWIFT team January 29 – 10:30 am 3.5 Minus team January 29 – 12:30 pm Bronze team January 30 – 10:30 SWIFT team Please feel free to come and watch and encourage our players.

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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Del Tura Bowlers “Strike” It Rich!

After six weeks of bowling we have two teams who have taken the game to a new height. They actually take pride in winning! People, this is a fun league. Don’t humiliate your opponents. Why, I take pride in throwing at least one gutterball a game to make my opponent feel good.

Okay, maybe some of that was said with “tongue in cheek”. It had nothing to do with those “great” bowlers being way better than me!

In first place with a 35-7 record is 2 WARRIORS made up of Linda Laird, Joan Whaley, Gary Cromer, and Chuck Hokey. I think the warriors are Linda and Joan!

In second place is 10 PINS with a record of 30-12.

Their team members are: Janet Ragone, Marionela Tamayo, Jim Aull, and your president Dave Csuy.

Our top players are: Denise Rose 174, Janet Huss 172, Diane Smith160, Mary Kato 146, MaryKay Tointon 145, Tom Demshak 178, Chuck Hokey 173, Paul Smith 171, Dan Larson 166, Leon Buss 157 We were off from December 17th through December 31st. Play resumes January 7th.

I want everyone to know that between substitutes and team players we total sixty bowlers who are the most amazing group of people Del Tura has to offer. Everyone is so very, friendly and enjoy the game as well as having fun.

Laughter is truly abundant in the Del Tura bowling league!

Respectfully Submitted Glenn Tointon VP

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SPORTS & EXERCISE 18 Hole Women’s Golf Association TEE OFF TIME

By Margie Blackwell Happy New Year! Our league was very busy in 2019, and we expect that to continue throughout 2020. Here are a few highlights since the last Tower.

New officers The 18-hole ladies held their holiday luncheon in December, which included the installation of new officers for the upcoming year. We had so much fun and the food, prime rib prepared by Nick’s Restaurant in Del Tura, was excellent. Sandy Vassallo is our new President and I will serve as VP. We are grateful that Bertie Dugo will continue as Secretary and Sherry Leverre as Treasurer.

And what would we do without our volunteer chairs. The following ladies have agreed to serve for another year - Kay Rolader as

Welcome Chair and Bobbie Asper as Rules Chair.

Pat Bedard volunteered to serve as our new Tournament Chair and we are looking for a volunteer for Handicap Chair.

Many, many thanks to our outgoing officers, Paula Lafreniere and Peggy Deems, for all of their efforts and the many hours devoted to our Association! And a big thank you to Debbie Overholser and Lynne Miller for their contributions the last few years as Tournament and Handicap chairs.

Hole in one In November, Sandy Weddleton had a hole in one on 6 North.

And it was her first one! Congratulations to Sandy!

Tournaments/Events Our club championship was held in December with 25 ladies participating. This was a 3-day

tournament in which we played all of the courses (yes, we included the North course even though that meant playing 4 and 5 North!).

Look for the winners’ names and photos in next month’s Tower.

There are a number of upcoming events in January including the Jack & Jill and Member Member Tournaments (January 8-9 and January 29-30). Also, the annual Awards Banquet will be on January 11th. Get your tickets in the Pro Shop as it will be a great night to celebrate both the Women’s and Men’s Golf Associations.

Thank you, Carol Marra And last, but certainly not least, we all give a big thanks and shout out to Carol Marra who has been writing our Association’s contribution to the Tower for the past seven years. She has kept us informed, made us laugh and provided so much information about the activities of our league. Thank you, Carol, and we hope that you now have more time to spend on the golf course!

Any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact me at (239) 728-7548.

SoftBall News at Del Tura

By Art Keen Happy New Years Amigos backers and welcome to the month we start the season. Big news! We will have TWO teams to root for this season. The two time champion Amigos will be playing for the three-peat and their new cousin the Diablos will make their Mark and Mary Ford League debut this season as well. Managed by Herb

Hopkins the Diablos figure to be right there in the thick of things.

Of course, our new team will need its own rooting section (since both they and the Amigos will be playing their games at the same time.) so this is a community wide invitation for fans. The games will be The first game of the season is Del Tura vs Del Tura at 6:45 on Monday, Jan 6th. (they are doing maintenance on the fields

so we have to double up games that week). Wednesday, the 8th has Diablos playing Pine Lakes at 6:45 and Amigos playing Lake fairways at 5:30, so come on out to Carmelita field in Punta Gorda and join us. Stay for a doubleheader on the 8th of January.

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Holiday Golf Cart Parade 2019

By Linda Storma I would like to thank all the parade participants who did such a great job decorating their carts this year! We had 27 carts and 1 decked out Prowler that did the hour and one-half parade and many, many residents and their families and guests who cheered us on from carts, driveways and parties along the way.

It was a lot of fun for all of us and we really appreciated the encouragement and it looked like you all enjoyed yourselves as well.

1st Prize-Dusty and Ed Laurie Penguin, Abominable Snowman and Rudolph with Igloo 2nd Prize-The ‘Wilkersons’ with “Santa’s stuck in the chimney”

3rd Prize- Terry Thompson and her Mom “Night Before Christmas” Honorable mentions were: The Mancinos with their Prowler The Biddingers with the Alligator pulling their sleigh.

I’d also like to thank Nancy Adams for helping get things ready for us, Jim Stenzel and Gerry Benjamins for helping people with

lights, our secret judges (you know who you are) for the hard decision it was to choose the winners, and whoever the elves were who picked up the Starlight Ballroom for me when I went back to do the work.

A special thanks to Santa and Mrs. Claus - Dave and Judy Zink, new residents who stepped forward to play that important role and to their elves...Al and Wendy Wells,

Jilly Dodds and Jeff Czuchaj who came out and helped put the sleigh together. Also thanks to Jacqueline Keen for sharing her props and, of course, the HOA which always supports any efforts that make our residents happy.

So here’s to a New Year filled with Peace and Joy and Love... and may we continue to find it here with our extended family in Del Tura. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

More Holiday Cart Parade photos on page 39

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Video Library

Elaine Schnur

567-1108

Welcome Committee

Sherry Cottini

770-7711

Lighting & Sound Position Available - Call Art Keen at 210-279-2093

Call Art Keen If Interested

210-279-2093

731-1937

Doris Meyer

Please email changes to Dennis Cottini at dcottini@comcast.net or call 847-707-1435 NON-EMERGENCY CALLS - SHERIFF’S DEPT. (239) 477-1000

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Del Tura Creative Writer’s Workshop

By Nancy Davy Our meeting dates for January are 1/9 and 1/23, from 2:00-3:30 pm in Card Room #1.

Spa Monday Dorinda Doyle Today the spa door is propped open, infusing our now dry November air into the familiar heavy aroma of acetone.

Welcoming smiles. “Would you like a glass of wine?” “No, thank you, I have brought some water.”

Water. I settle into the recliner and slip my feet into the warm whirlpool bath. Feet that ache after working three twelve hour shifts in the past three days. Forty years a Registered Nurse have taken a toll, and these feet and lower back have paid the price.

Massage. I sink into the recliner and program the kneading mode.

Gently I am pushed forward and back as the kneading pressure begins to untie the knots in my lower back.

Air. I close my eyes. Taking a deep breath in through my nose and exhaling slowly through pursed lips…the hit of oxygen laced with acetone clears my sinuses and is not unpleasant. I hear the whirr of the hot jets tickling my toes and the muffled banter of clients’ cheerful conversations in the distant background.

A tap on my leg disturbs my bliss. One foot up out of the water, then the other clipping, buffing… then my feet and lower legs are wrapped in swaddling hot steaming towels.

I close my eyes again…

It is Spa Monday.

Off to Tai Chi Karen Brennan I approach a white door and step out of my kitchen. A light

automatically illuminates the garage. I touch the opener and the door moves noisily upward. I turn my attention to our car. Today it’s clean and shiny; the dark, charcoal color and lines look sleek. The door opens easily, then closes behind me with a soft thunk. I sit for several seconds, realizing that indeed this is a solid vehicle – I do enjoy driving this car.

My body has relaxed into the comfortable bucket seat. My hands move forward to touch the smooth steering wheel. I see tones of dark brown and beige leather along the front dashboard, and I sense a slight lemon fragrance from a recent car wash. This vehicle has a fresh, clean feel to it. I am relaxed and happy here. Slowly, I stretch out my leg and depress the brake. I touch the ignition and the car quietly awakes. I see lights and colors in front of me. These familiar illuminated signs reassure me that the vehicle is ready to move. Now I’m also aware of the soft sounds of classical music from the Sirius stereo. I glance at the back-up camera as the car slowly reverses out of the garage. I push a button to close the garage door and notice that I am alone on the street. I slip a mint into my mouth and momentarily savor its fresh flavor. The shift knob again feels comfortable in the palm of my hand as I move it to drive, then quietly proceed down our silent street to my early morning Tai Chi class.

An Event!

Barbara Jones The phone rang. After answering and talking for a few exciting minutes, I was anxiously looking forward to Saturday.

After I found a parking place on Saturday, walked at least a mile in a party atmosphere and smelled the delicious food being prepared

Our Del Tura Creative Writers Workshop is doing great! We currently have 10 contributing members, and an additional new member currently working on his first assignment. We have answered five challenges and are currently working on our sixth. The following are submittals for the fifth challenge, which is to “tune in” to our senses by spending a few minutes sitting in silence with your eyes closed, and use your sense of hearing to record sounds, your sense of touch for tactile sensations, sense of smell for fragrances or odors; even your taste, if applicable. Freewrite what you observed. Spend a few minutes just looking, then write what you see. Hope you enjoy !

on grills, I arrived at the first destination of the day…my tailgating friends. Everyone was in a festive mood as we ate, talked, laughed and prepared for the big event. Soon we heard the band start playing and that was our cue to move on.

Once we were inside the stadium and found our correct bleacher seats we were entertained by the other fans, cheerleaders and band members. It was not long before the real entertainers appeared. When the football teams, coaches, and officials took the field for warmups we started thinking and talking about what could really happen today. Reality began as soon as the official indicated and the defending team kicked off. For the next several hours, the only important things are what happened on the football field.

The first half was very frustrating. There were turnovers on both sides; a few first downs but no scores. I fired my Head Coach twice and revoked the quarterback’s scholarship three times.

Things turned around during the second half, and I rehired the Head Coach and gave the quarterback his scholarship again. We acted like we know how to play football and therefore we WON!!

Another exciting Saturday afternoon!

HOA OFFICE FALL HOURS

(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!

SAVE THE DATE Yes, Count Cottini is returning to Del Tura and Needs Your Blood Thursday - February 27, 2020 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Clubhouse Lobby Call the Count for further information - 847-707-1435

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

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Wishing All A Happy New Year!

Questions about Medicare, Health and Life Insurance?

I’m Happy To Help.

Leah Wallace, Broker 941-479-1300

Video Library

By Elaine Schnur The video corner is home to over 1000 old and new DVDs. It is a varied collection of Hollywood’s finest films. We have

movies to entertain the young and old. If you love the movies, come see us. The video library is open from 1 to 3 PM every Saturday in the clubhouse.

Put this on your calendar. January 22 at 7 PM in the main ballroom we are showing the latest version of THE LION KING. The movie is free, everyone is welcome, and we will even throw in the popcorn.

Leah@earpenterprises.com

“Movember” Donations Exceed Expectations

FASTEST WAY TO GET IT

SOLD

Leah Wallace • 941-479-1300 • Leah@SunsetHomeSales.com

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.

cures of prostate and testicular cancers along with support for men’s mental health programs.

This year’s campaign included distribution of more than 300 moustaches for donations, a garage style sale in the parking lot (aptly named Junk in the Trunk) with 33 stalls “rented”, and The Sixth Annual Moustache Ball, a 50’s - 60’s themed dance. Del Tura’s favorite group BRYLCREAM entertained more than 250 nostalgic party goers.

TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

By Marcella Carothers

11-12-19 1. Danny McDonald 2. Debby Peck 3. Jeff Wolf 4. Dick Boesel (tie) Sandy Vassallo

11-19-19 1. Jeff Czuchaj 2. Greg Roberts 3. Audrey Person (tie) Louisa Vallaincourt

11-25-19 1. Jeff Czuchaj 2. Greg Roberts (tie) Terry Huddleson 3. Bob Brinker (tie) Darlene Brinker Jim Scott 12-03-19 1. Kathy Boesel 2. Audrey Person 3. Debby Peck 4. Cam Smith (tie) Jeff Czuchaj

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

By Marcella Carother

11-13-19 1. Marcella Carothers 2. Darlene Brinker 3. Zella Hoyt 11-20-19 1. Rocco Guerrieri 2. Dick Boesel 3. Henry Dzeszej

11-27-19 1. Jeff Czuchaj 2. Dick Boesel 3. Donna Roberts 12-04-19 1. Kathy Boesel 2. Hennie Oostema 3. Tom Demshak (tie) Dick Boesel

Thank you to all who donated to this very special charity. And thank you to all who volunteered with ticket sales, decorations, publicity, moustache wearing, party planning, pictures, moustache growing and all the unseen things that make this a success.

Oh, yeah, moustache growing and showing, too! As we have learned say down here in the south, “Y’all are special!”.

Bart De Graaf

TUESDAY NIGHT DUPLICATE BRIDGE

By Deloris Nelson & Earl Ewing

11-5-19 Dave Cooper & Dale Scott Richard Anderson & Carol Marra Karen Brennan & Deloris Nelson

11-12-19 Richard Anderson & Carol Marra Ken Knight & Don Mick Ron Emo & Jane Walcroft 11-19-19 Richard Anderson & Carol Marra Dave Harting & Ricky Thompson

Dave Cooper & Dale Scott (tie) Ken Knight & Tony White (tie)

11-26-19 Earl Ewing & Don Mick Ken Knight & Tony White Richard Anderson & Carol Marra 12/3/19 Dave Cooper & Dale Scott Carol Marra & Richard Anderson Al & Hennie Oostemo (tie) Kaen Brennan & Deloris Nelson (tie)

Cards &

Games

Corner

Sunset Home Sales Fast, Professional, Worry Free Buying and Selling

Once again the residents of Del Tura have proven their spirit of giving. “MOVEMBER”, the month long November funds drive to support men’s health awareness, was a HUGE success, raising more than $6,800 gross!

The event’s planners had set an ambitious goal of raising a total of $6,000, however, that is the net of expenses amount sent to The MOVEMBER Foundation.

The MOVEMBER International charity uses the funds for research into the prevention and

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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

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: 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

_________________________________________

# 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: ___________________________________

___________________________________

Month (Spelled)___________________________

Recruiter Name_______________________

Day:______________________________________ Year married:______________________________

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

Number of years married as of 2020:________

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.

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“Dirty White Carpets Are My Specialty”

HUGHES

CARPET CLEANING Experience My Experience “Cleaner & Dryer” Serving Lee County For Over 35 Years Specializing in Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Business / Residential Long time cleaner for Hometown America in Del Tura

“Call Jack Get Jack ” owner/opera tor

February Birthdays & Anniversaries 2/2 2/4 2/5 2/6 2/8

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

2/9 2/10 2/12 2/14 2/15 2/17 2/21

Kathy Aira Frank Barilla Barb Luke Kenneth Baron Al Oostema Ann Jordan Dick Rose Kathy Hurlburt Grant Karpe Bob Stahl Jack Blevons

2/22

2/23 2/26 2/28

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO...

2/14 Lance & Linda Berlovich . . . . . . 27 years Neil & Lynne Miller . . . . . . . . . . . 27 years Tony and Diana Zograjfos . . . . . . 35 years 2/15 William & Rita Immoor. . . . . . . . 51 years

2/19 2/21 2/22

Fred & Virginia Fleming . . . . . . . 53 years Glenn & Diana Camp . . . . . . . . . 50 years Wally & Nalita Stos . . . . . . . . . . . 30 years

Licensed Honest Insured Dependable

549-7701 or Mobile

851-3102

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

Happy New Year

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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity

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

Location

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

10:00-10:45

10:00-10:45

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

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

Saturday

Sunday

7:00 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00

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) Fun Couples Shuffleboard League NEW 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 Shuffleboard Shuffleboard, Open Shuffleboard, Traveling Team (Dec-Mar) Softball Tennis, Mixed, Open

Call for location Shuffleboard Court

Jacaranda Room

Punta Gorda

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 Darlene Brinker 586-431-0022 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

1:00-3:00 6:30-9:30 3:45-5:30 5:00 2:00 10:30 7:00 PM 8:00 9:00

open play

open play

9:00

2:30

open play

8:30 8:30 open play 2:00-4:00

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

5:30 8:00-10:00

open play 2:00-4:00 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 Texas Hold ‘Em Blood Pressure Readings (before coffee) Card Making (Nov-Apr) 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

Starlight Ballroom Starlight Ballroom Poinciana Room Jacaranda Room

Jack & Janet Blevons 731-0892

11:00-12:00 Deloris Nelson, 731-9503 Ken Knight, 305-746-3782 Patti Watson, 608-358-7709 / Darcie Poinciana Ballroom Rockenbough, 239-938-6865 Jacaranda Room Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 Royal Palm Room Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Jacaranda Room Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Poinciana Ballroom Ruth Anten, 997-9779 6:00-9:00 Jacaranda Room Betty Scheetz, 609-477-9147 Poinciana Room Donna Moore, 543-5262 1:00-4:00 Card Room II Marianne Denman, 543-5968 Card Room I Dianne Bevilacqua, 567-2234 Card Room I Rheta Kanen, 731-0809 7:00 Card Room II Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Jacaranda Room Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 1:00-4:00 Jacaranda Room Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Jacaranda Rroom Jean Cornwell 731-1580 Card room 1 Joette Fabbri, 239-560-3324 4:00 Other Activities and Clubs Starlight Ballroom Carolyn Bruggemann Mary Kay Tointon, 920-309-2121 Call for location 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 Ceramic Room Bernie Forsey, 239-217-6024 9:00-12:00

7:00-9:30 6:00-10:00

6:00-10:00 1:00-4:00 6:00 to finish*

1:00-4:00 5:30-9:30 7:00-9:00 1:00-4:00 1:00-4:00 7:00 1:00-5:00 6:00 7:00-10:00 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

2:00-3:30*

4:00*

AfterCoffee Hr 1:00-3:00

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PRESENTED BY THE DEL TURA REPERTORY COMPANY

FEBRUARY 21ST – FEBRUARY 22ND ININ THE STARLIGHT THE STARLIGHTBALLROOM BLLROOM YOU WILL SEE SCENES FROM OKLAHOMA

MY FAIR LADY PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

YOU WILL HAVE ASSIGNED SEATS AT $14 EACH. More info. To follow

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Mrs. Doubtfire Services Housekeeping, Food Shopping Airport Runs, Dr. Appointments Runs, 100% cleaned to your satisfaction.

Also; window cleaning and handy work.

Alda Gilbert

239-910-3427

CFC041684

E & M Mech.

BOB VIGER Reasonable Prices For All Your Plumbing Needs

239-878-0493

Classifieds

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING - Without Professional Prices! Interior/ Exterior, Over 30 years of experience, Power Washing, Home Maintenance and repairs! Del Tura resident. Call Jim Smith 239-247-1917 (nov20) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS? - Linda Storma, resident DEPENDABLE Call (239) 997-9066 (jun/jul20) LOCKSMITH: DEL TURA RESIDENT Auto/Home Lockouts, Locks Repaired, Installed or Re-keyed.

Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 543-1434 (oct20) “PRESSURE WASHING” - Keeping Del Tura beautiful. Call Bob at 954448-1171 (aug/sept20) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, DEL TURA RESIDENT - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 603-5437457 (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) (jan20)

GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc. Del Resident. Call Linda 239-5601948. (feb20) GARAGE DOOR & OPENER SERVICE - call Jim O’Brien at 239-849-1644.

D.T. resident. (aug/sept 20) HANDYMAN - painting, landscaping, & repairs. Experienced resident.

Call John at 757-952-9485. (oct20) SKP HANDYMAN SERVICE - 30 yrs. construction experience, quality service, reasonable rates, Del Tura Resident, License & Insured 239-471-0258, 941-465-9246 (aug/sept20) GONE TO THE DOGS- Pet Sitting.

Bonded by Federal background check. Insured. Professional member of Pet Sitters International. Paula Roberts 239-236-6779 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 (jan20) WE BUY AND SELL - old coins, jewelry and collectibles of all kinds.

Del Tura residents Will & Kat Rossman. 989-1757. www.estatebuyz.com (dec20)

New PHONE NUMBERS

NEED A NOTARY? - Call Brenda Blasie, a Del Tura resident, at 239-543-6104. (apr20) 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.

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

CALLING ALL 2019 NEW RESIDENTS TO THE WELCOME EVENT OF THE YEAR (2018 IS ALSO WELCOME) RSVP PLEASE

WHY: Want you to get to know ALL of the activity chairman for activities that you would like to join and this is where to sign up and meet up!

WHO: ALL 2019 New Residents (2018 are also welcome) to get to know each other AND all of our activity chairs in Del Tura - this is the place to meet everyone! Come for 5 minutes and stay for 2 hours!

WHEN: Saturday, January 25th, 2020 TIME: 3-5pm WHAT: Welcome Event for New Residents to sign up for Del Tura Activities and to meet each other WHERE: Royal Palm, Poinciana and Jacaranda Ballrooms - Del Tura Clubhouse HOW: Simply bring your significant other and any new neighbors you’ve met and come for a party!

RSVP: To Sherry Cottini at scottini6037@gmail.com or call 239-770-7711

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jan. 8

HOA Board/Members Meeting - 7pm Starlight Ballroom

Jan 8-9 Jan 11

Jack and Jill Golf Tournament Golf Awards Banquet - Starlight Ballroom

Jan. 12

Tennis General Meeting - 12:30 p.m.

Jan. 14

Introduction to HOA Board Candidates at DT Coffee Social - 8am

Jan. 14

Meet the HOA Board Candidates - Immediately after DT Coffee

Jan. 15-16

9 Hole Ladies Golf Club Championship

Jan 18-19

Friendship Tennis Tournaments

Jan. 21

Seminar on Florida Native Plants by Rosemary Eiden (After coffee)

Jan 21

Free Tennis Lessons 10-11 for Six weeks

Jan 22

Movie Night - The Lion King (latest version) 7 pm Starlight Ballroom Member-Member Golf Tournament

Jan 29-30

Sunday February 23rd, 2020 SAVE THE DATE

5:00 – 8:00 pm

Canada Day in Del Tura

Royal Palm & Poiniciana

Sunday, March 8, 2020

Rooms BYOB

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