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FMO NEWS page
“She Was Only Marginally Modest”
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CERT BY-LAWS page
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SUNSHINE & SYMPATHY page
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CERT NEWS page
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RESIDENTS APPRECIATION
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TENNIS NEWS page
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES page
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SHILOH SPEAKS
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CALENDAR page
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COLUMNS STAFF EDITOR: Linda Beaulieu 239-560-0768 (lindabluetw@gmail.com) ASSISTANT: Linda Engel PHOTOGRAPHY: Lou Dunning, Donna Erhardt CALENDAR: Janet Daly and Sue Clark CIRCULATION: Linda Janis and Donna Tribeck, Co-Managers COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Haywood Gandy, Manager CLUBHOUSE SCHEDULER: Janet Daly COORDINATORS: Agatha Breen, Carolyn Kelsey, Diane Nunn, Diane West, Ed Simko, Julie Wehrung, Maury Miller, Nancy Schoeppner, Pat Dunning, Shari Libby, Stu Berman, and Sheila Harris. STUFFERS: Barb Simonson, Carol Schnepp, Carol West, Claire Schwinn, Diane West, Gene Dickie, Hilda Dienes, Lou Sapp, Maury Miller, Pam Harrington, Pat Dunning, and Sharon Boehlke. ALTERNATES: Barb Simonson, Carol Heidemous, Celia Blotkamp, Gerri Linder, and Linda Weibel. REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article. Chris Olson, Tara Woods Homeowners Association Liaison To advertise in print, contact: Brion Palmer at 941-312-0665 or email him at BrionPalmer@yahoo.com. 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 Tara Woods. The Columns 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 Columns 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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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS April showers bring May flowers. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new residents. We hope you are getting settled in and can soon start enjoying the magic of Tara Woods. Due to a scheduling conflict, our March Orientation was held after our deadline for The Columns, so we apologize for not getting some of your pictures to appear with your Bio’s. We will be back on track next month. If you missed our last Orientation, you are encouraged to come to our next one which will be on Saturday, April 9th, at 10:00 AM. in the Clubhouse Meeting Room. We have a wealth of information to share with you. Also, we hope to see all of our new residents at our “New Residents Semi-Annual Mixer” on Friday, April 8th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. You should have already received your invitation. We have a fun night planned!! Tracey Lucas, Bob Plumley and Mary Ramsey Tracey Lucas, her father Bob Plumley, and her aunt Mary Ramsey, all reside on Lot #668, 19349 Amelia Road. They are full-time residents from Kentucky. Tracey has four children and eight grandchildren. Bob has three children, five grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Tracey is currently working at Sam Galloway Ford. Bob is retired from doing woodworking for craft shows. Mary is retired from the Jim Beam Distillery. In her spare time, Tracey enjoys going to the beach. In Bob’s spare time, he enjoys talking to people and karaoke. In her spare time, Mary enjoys coloring by number and activities at her church. Priscilla Renahan Priscilla resides on Lot #338, 2802 Cloister Street. She is a part-time resident for now but hopes to be full-time in about one year. She is from Ontario, Canada. Priscilla has four children, eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Priscilla is a retired medical administrator. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, golfing and tennis.
Sandra and Keever Shropshire Sandra and Keever reside on Lot #507, 2834 Darwin Street. They are full-time residents from Ohio and North Carolina. They have two children, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sandra is retired from accounting for a real estate company. Keever is a retired engineering project manager for Mosaic. In her spare time, Sandra enjoys quilting and embroidering on her new sewing machine. In his spare time, Keever enjoys aviation, motorcycles and tinkering in his garage.
WELCOME TO TARA WOODS, Barbara Krilivsky and Linda Kasdorf, co-chairs of the Welcome Committee
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FROM THE BOARD ROOM by Lou SORROW – Tara Woods lost a true Tara Woods advocate, Frank Millette, to a massive heart attack on March 2nd. Frank helped shape Tara Woods as we know it today. Frank was always there! You name it, Frank was there. Personally, he was a true friend and mentor who helped me navigate with his time, experience and patience through Florida Statue 723 and the many other rules and regulations that cover our particular lifestyle. Always there, always helpful, always calm. Frank was on the Board for many years and served as President of our Homeowners Association. Plus, he did a gazillion other things for our community. We will be forever grateful that Frank called Tara Woods home. Our prayers go out to his wife, Ann, and their children and families. We miss you, Frank. THE CLUBHOUSE main floor and kitchen floor will be completely refurbished starting Monday, April 11th, through Friday, April 22nd. As a result, the ENTIRE Clubhouse will be closed. This advocated HOA major step is part of the plan to bring our Clubhouse to a premier status. We have cancelled our scheduled April 11th, HOA meeting and will resume our regular HOA meetings in September. SPRING is in the air. Take time to enjoy the simple pleasures of Tara Woods – searching out and observing the numerous wild creatures that call Tara Woods home. Walking, biking, riding around our beautiful community to see the different foliage is akin to visiting a nature preserve. Feel it as your blood pressure drops and you are re-energized. HILARIOUS – The Tara Woods Entertainers (the theater group) just completed three performances of She Was Only Marginally Modest. I hope you came out to one of the shows. It was laugh out loud funny. Well done to all! CALL the security gate (239-731-1582) when you are expecting a delivery or
guests unless they are on your permanent guest list. Security gate personnel are on duty 24/7 to help insure only authorized vendors/visitors are permitted on the property. Do your part. In doubt, call the security gate and inquire. DON’T BE LEFT OUT – join our Homeowners Association (only $15.00 a year). See Barbara Werner-Lubich or any Board member and keep up to date including full access to our www.twhoa.net website to enjoy when you are here or when you are up north. DID YOU KNOW THAT - ALL are invited to join us for our HOA sponsored Annual Spring Fling – Dancing in the Street on Sunday, April 3rd. It will be located behind the Ceramic Building on Shiloh Lane. Food will be available for $10.00 for sloppy joes or a hot dog with coleslaw, chips, pickle spear, soda, and dessert. Come enjoy the DJ, plus try your hand at Karaoke and join the line dancers as they take over Shiloh Lane showcasing their expertise. Bring your chairs, your tables, BYOB, and enjoy an early evening 4:00 to 7:00 PM with your fellow residents. Lou Dunning, President 239-240-5847, loudunning2@gmail.com
LIBRARY HOURS The Library in the Clubhouse will be open normal days and hours: Monday through Sunday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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The following is an article from the FMO Watchdog. Today the Legislature took final action on CS/CS/HB 837 and passed the bill 37-0. Earlier this week the House passed this bill 117-0! The bill extends our Program for 10 years. Our Senate bill sponsor, Senator Ed Hooper (Palm Harbor), filed CS/CS/CS/SB 578 and worked it through all three Committees. After action in the final Committee Monday night, February 28th), there was a small delay while the amendment was incorporated into the body of the bill. The Senate Bill was placed on the Special-Order Calendar for floor action. In the meantime, the House Bill by Representative Matt Willhite (Wellington), had passed through the final Committee last week and was placed on House Special-Order Calendar Tuesday, March 1st. There were no changes, and the HB was considered for House final passage on Wednesday. There were procedural activities which concluded with the Senate vote. At this writing, there is still hope that some
additional, one-time funding will be put in the budget and applied to the more than 44,000 homes on the wait list. The Mobile Home Tie-Down Program will be administered by Gulf Coast State College beginning July 1st. Tallahassee Community College has assured me that the transfer will be as smooth as possible. They want to continue to be supportive of the Program in this way. As soon as possible after the budget is finalized, FMO will reach out to TCC to offer outreach and assistance. The FMO was truly the primary (read that, “only”) push behind this bill to get it through the legislative process. The Program has assisted so many homeowners and will continue to do so. Next stop is the Governor’s desk, and I spoke to his Office of Policy and Budget earlier. FMO President Ron Grove gave the Governor’s Office some feedback. Stay tuned…FMO is working for you! Thank you. ~ Stuart Berman
A MINUTE WITH THE MANAGER Spring is in the air! It is hard to believe that our northern residents will be heading home soon. It has been a great season getting to know so many of you. I’m already excited for your return in the fall and for you to see the continued progress we will be making over the coming months. For those who do not stay all year, please be sure to our Office know that you will be leaving for the season, and provide us with the contact information of who will be tending to your lot and looking over your home site while you are away. A few housekeeping reminders about buttoning up before you depart: • Have your home pressure washed prior to your departure if it is in need – I hate to have to call you up north and for you to have to make these arrangements from a distance. • Let our Office know that you are departing – who will look after your home, who will be tending to your trimming and, most importantly, who we contact in the event of an emergency if we cannot reach you directly. (We have a fillin-the- blank form available in the Office, in the Library, and on the TWHOA website). • Be certain that you have left nothing out that can blow off in a storm. There should be nothing loose left outside of your home – this includes lawn furniture, BBQ grills, etc. All of these things can create immense damage in a
hurricane – and hurricane season will be upon us soon. The Clubhouse will be on complete lockdown from Monday, April 11th, through Friday, April 22nd, for the terrazzo floors to be restored. I realize this may be inconvenient, as no meetings or gatherings may happen at the Clubhouse during this time. We do apologize for the inconvenience; however, I have no doubt you will LOVE the end result! In the meantime, please get with Janet Daly if you need to reserve the pool or the Veranda. Please know – this will also mean that we will not have the music piped to the pool during this time – as we cannot access the area behind the stage to manage the operation of the equipment. We have ordered all new furniture and décor for the Piano Room in the Clubhouse – I’m excited to see this room all come together with a more updated look. I hope you all love it as much as I do – Deb Objartel did a spectacular job of putting this all together for us! Have a great April. For those traveling, we wish you safe travels! Until next time – be kind and love one another! ~ Angi Cummins Community Manager
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FROM THE SCHEDULER As most of you have heard by now, the Clubhouse will be closed from Monday, April 11th, thru Friday, April 22nd. This is a total shutdown of the entire Clubhouse, including the Kitchen – no ice will be available. The calendar in this issue of The Columns reflects this, so all Clubhouse use is suspended during those two weeks. If all remains on schedule, it will reopen for Saturday Morning Coffee on April 23rd, with a shiny, refurbished floor to greet us! As we start preparing for the fall/winter season, it is time to get your Clubhouse reservations filled out and given to me, if you haven’t done so already. This includes reservations from September 1st, 2022 to August 31st, 2023. Reservations include the use of all venues available for community use, i.e. picnic area, parking lots, etc. There is an added sheet to the reservation form that you must sign for Hometown America. This Clubhouse Rules and Regulations Request form is attached to the single use request form and to the multiple use request form. This form is also available as a separate sheet if you’ve already turned in your Clubhouse Request form to me. The form can be returned to me along with your Clubhouse Reservation Request. Every time you fill out a Clubhouse Reservation Request form, you must sign this additional form. This form will also be on the website and sent to me along with your reservation request. The Tara Woods Office is required to have these forms on file to show that those using the Clubhouse are aware of Hometown’s Rules and Regulations. Please join me in cooperating with this request from Angi. Thank you. ~ Janet Daly, Scheduler
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TARA WOODS CERT, INC BY-LAWS Article I. Name of Organization The legal name of the organization shall be known as Tara Woods CERT, Inc. CERT is an acronym for Community Emergency Response Team. Article II. Purpose The purpose of the organization shall be: 1. To respond and assist after an emergency or disaster affecting the Tara Woods community or other communities in the North Fort Myers area or other areas as requested by North Fort Myers Fire District (NFMFD), 2. To conduct outreach which increases community awareness of disaster preparedness, 3. To educate residents of Tara Woods in disaster preparedness and response and related subjects. Article III: Organization Tara Woods CERT, Inc. has been incorporated as a Non-Profit Corporation with the State of Florida. Tara Woods CERT, Inc. exists solely under the auspices and sponsorship of NFMFD or its successor organization and may be activated in an emergency or disaster by NFMFD or its successor organization. The members of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. shall adopt this set of By-Laws to assist in carrying out the purpose of the organization. Any member may request revisions to these By-Laws by petitioning in writing to the Officers in accordance with Article VIII: Amendments. Any net earnings or remainder of dues or donations shall be used for the benefit of the organization and not any member, officer, or other private person. Tara Woods CERT, Inc. will be overseen by officers to be elected at a member meeting to be held in January of each year. Article IV: Membership There shall be three (3) categories of membership: 1. Full Members – These are Tara Woods residents who have achieved CERT certification by completing basic CERT training, both face-to-face and online courses, as required by NFMFD, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), their successor organizations, or comparable organizations in other regions of the U.S. Proof of completion of all requirements must be submitted to the Vice President of Training before Full Membership is granted by the Officers. Full Members will be entitled to vote at meetings of Tara Woods CERT, Inc., with each Full Member having one (1) vote, and can serve as officers. 2. Inactive Members – These are Full Members who have not satisfied the activity requirements specified in the second paragraph in this Article during the previous official year. The Secretary shall report on any Full Members who have not satisfied the activity requirements at a January meeting of the officers. The officers shall consider the status of each Full Member included in the Secretary’s report. Approval by the majority of the officers shall be required to change the status of a Full Member to Inactive Member. The Inactive Member shall have no privileges of a Full Member, including voting rights. Once the Secretary has certified that the Inactive Member has satisfied the activity requirements, the officers shall consider restoring the Inactive Member to Full Member status at the next meeting of officers. 3. Associate Members – These are Tara Woods residents who have not completed CERT training but agree to do so within one (1) year of becoming an Associate Member. Associate Membership is limited to one (1) year. The Officers may extend Associate Membership if training is delayed due to actions by NFMFD or FEMA, a disaster, or for other reasons deemed acceptable to all of the Officers. Associate Members may not vote at meetings of Tara Woods CERT, Inc or serve as officers. Every Member is expected to actively participate in a minimum of six (6) activities or meetings within an official year. These activities may consist of attendance at Membership Meetings, successful completion of training classes or exercises, or other activities deemed appropriate by the officers, and may include activities with other CERT organizations which are certified by that organization. Failure to achieve the minimum number of activities during an official year will be referred to the officers by the Secretary. The officers will consider placing the Full Member on Inactive Member status. The decision of the officers may be reversed by the officers once they determine the Member has satisfied the requirement of a minimum number of activities. If the Member continues not to satisfy the minimum number of activities during the next official year, the officers may consider expulsion of the Member from Tara Woods CERT, Inc. Annual dues, if any, may be imposed on members at the discretion of the officers. Initial imposition of annual dues and the due date for payment requires notification in writing to all members in advance of the meeting at which it is to be proposed. Acceptance requires approval by a simple majority of Full Members present at that meeting. Dues for Associate Members, if imposed, can be no more than half of the amount of annual dues imposed on Full Members. After the initial imposition of dues, subsequent dues amounts and the due date for payment are to be set annually by the officers. Any increase in annual dues which exceeds 25% requires approval of a simple majority of the Full Members. A Member may resign from Tara Woods CERT, Inc. by sending written notice to the Vice President of Training and the Secretary. A membership will lapse and be automatically terminated if 1. the member no longer resides in the Tara Woods community, or 2. the member fails to comply with training requirements as determined by the officers, or 3. in the case of an Associate Member, training certification is not completed as set forth in Article IV, paragraph 1, #2, or 4. the member’s dues, if any, are not paid within 90 days of the due date set by the officers. Suspension or expulsion of a member may occur if the member has engaged in inappropriate behavior which endangers others or reflects negatively on Tara Woods CERT, Inc. Either action requires unanimous approval by the officers at a meeting where the member has been presented the opportunity to speak on their own behalf. Suspension can be for no more than 30 days in a 3 month period. Article V: Meetings To increase communication and collaboration, meetings of the membership shall be held at least quarterly throughout the year. These are open to Full Members, Inactive Members, Associate Members, and those considering membership. These meetings may be conducted electronically. A quorum for any membership meeting shall be 20% of the Full Members. Meetings of the officers shall be held as needed. Officers shall be elected for a one (1) year term at the annual meeting of the membership held in January. Nominations shall be made by the second Tuesday in December of each year and from the floor at the Membership Meeting in January. Officers shall be elected by a plurality of the Full Members present at the January Membership Meeting where a quorum is present. Minutes of all meetings shall be made available to all Members. Article VI: Officers
The Officers of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. shall be comprised of the President, the Vice President, the Vice President of Training, the Secretary, and the Treasurer. All officers must be Full Members of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. The Officers shall be authorized to raise funds and make payments as approved by the Officers. The Officers are authorized to make purchases and incur debt on behalf of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. with prior approval of the President or the Treasurer. A Full Member may simultaneously serve in more than one office. The President shall only serve as President and is prohibited from serving simultaneously in any other office. No officer shall receive compensation or salary for their time or efforts on behalf of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. Officers as well as members may be reimbursed for authorized expenses incurred on behalf of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. In the event of an officer being unable or unwilling to complete their term in office, the President, with the advice of the other officers, may appoint another Full Member to serve the unexpired portion of that officer’s term. An officer may resign from office by giving written notice to the President and the Secretary. An officer may be removed from office for cause by a majority vote of the other officers. An officer who misses 3 consecutive meetings of the officers shall automatically be considered for removal unless those absences are deemed to be reasonable. Attendance at a meeting of the officers electronically shall be deemed as if the officer is attending in person. The duties, roles, and responsibilities of the Officers shall be as follows: President – The President shall - Serve as the chief executive officer of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. - Have general and active control of all operational aspects. - In conjunction with the Treasurer, the President shall be authorized to spend up to $50.00 without prior approval of other officers. - Preside at all meetings of the membership or officers - Execute all instruments and documents on behalf of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. - Delegate responsibilities to officers or members, as appropriate Vice President – The Vice President shall - Perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President or when the office of the President becomes vacant for any reason. - Assist the President in the performance of his or her duties - Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Vice President of Training – The Vice President of Training shall - Recruit new members - Ensure opportunities for training are communicated to members - Vet applicants for suitability for training and/or membership - At a meeting of officers, recommend a member for Full Member status when the requirements in Article IV, paragraph 1 are satisfied - At a meeting of officers, recommend a member for removal from Inactive Member status when the activity requirements in Article IV, paragraph 2 are satisfied - Perform other duties as assigned or requested Secretary – The Secretary shall - Ensure that all members are provided notice of all meetings - Maintain an up-to-date membership roster of Full Members, Inactive Members, and Associate Members and communicate the roster to other officers as needed (Everyone with access to the roster agrees to maintain confidentiality in order to protect the privacy of members). - Take roll at all meetings - Take minutes at all meetings including the results of votes taken and make the minutes available to all members within seven (7) days of each meeting - Maintain files of documents and printed materials of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. - Maintain a list of activities performed by all members and certify satisfaction of the required number of activities by each member - Perform other duties as assigned or requested Treasurer – The Treasurer shall - Maintain the financial records according to standard accounting practices - Ensure satisfaction and timely filing of reporting requirements for maintaining nonprofit status in the State of Florida and with the Internal Revenue Service - Timely deposit all funds of Tara Woods CERT, Inc., except those maintained in petty cash, into the bank account - Timely pay all bills of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. - Maintain a record of dues payments, if required, by Members and communicate with the Secretary to ensure an up-to-date membership roster - Ensure the books are available at all times for inspection by government regulators - Provide a report of income and expenses and of assets and liabilities for the year to date at each meeting of members and of officers, and ensure all prior reports shall be available within 3 days of a written request from any Full Member or Associate Member - Perform other duties as assigned or requested Article VII: Organization Year The fiscal year and official year for Tara Woods CERT, Inc. shall both begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of December. Article VIII: Amendments Amendments or changes to the By-Laws may be proposed in writing and presented to the President and the Secretary by any Officer, Full Member, or Associate Member of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. It will be made available to all Members for at least two (2) weeks, then discussed at the next Officers meeting. After discussion, a vote of the Officers will occur and approval of at least 60% of the Officers is needed for the amendment to move on to the next stage. At the next Meeting of Members, the amendment as approved by the Officers will be discussed. A vote by Full Members will be taken and approval by 2/3 of the Full Members at a member meeting with a quorum present is required for passage. Article IX: Dissolution Tara Woods CERT, Inc. may be dissolved at any time by written consent of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the Full Members. In the event of dissolution, whether voluntary, involuntary, or by operation of law, none of the property, proceeds, or assets of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. shall be distributed to any Officer or Member. After payment of all bills, the Officers shall distribute the remaining property, proceeds, or assets of Tara Woods CERT, Inc. for one or more exempt purpose within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or it shall be distributed to NFMFD or FEMA for a public purpose. If any property, proceeds, or assets remain, they shall be disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of Lee County, Florida for such purposes or to such organization as the Court shall determine. Article X: Documentation of By-Law Activity Developed and approved by the Officers January 17, 2022 Adopted unanimously by the Full Members January 19, 2022
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YOUR NEW AND IMPROVED NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH A look into our mission statement and expectations: Your Neighborhood Watch Group is charged with helping to create a crime free environment within Tara Woods. The group is headed by Donna Tribeck and Stu Berman. This is not a “resident policing resident” group. It is a group of volunteers who you will see riding through Tara Woods neighborhoods looking for safety issues such as lamp post lights out and possible criminal activities. They can be identified by the orange “Neighborhood Watch” signs on their golf carts or cars.
We encourage anyone walking at night to have a flashlight on them and wear bright colored clothing. We don’t want to assume that everyone walking at night could be suspicious. We love that we have so many walkers in the community. We just want to be able to determine the difference between someone out for a walk and potential crime issues. Again, we are not policing residents, but looking out for crime safety. If you have a lamp post that is out, you may get a call from the Office indicating that the bulb needs
replacement. Look for “Tips of the Month” in The Columns regarding crime prevention and for announcements about a variety of crime prevention speakers that will be hosted by the committee. We need four more volunteers to help with a biweekly evening drive within the community. Please contact Donna Tribeck at 239-357-3333 or Stu Berman at 239-220-2369 if you would like to join us. Thank you in advance for your support. ~ Peter Krilivsky
Many, Many Thanks Many thanks to all of the guys and gals who volunteered their time and talent to build the Tara Woods pirate ship. • David Leeth • Joe (Snapper) Kasdorf • Greg Renaud • Gary Sponseller • Rich Dykstra • Ed Pollitt • Alice Loveday • Sue Clark
It could not have been done without all of their help. And thank you to Hometown America for purchasing the trailer. It took a good bit of work to get the trailer into shape, but it provided a great base for the ship. Thank you to everyone who provided materials.
And a big thank you to Ace Screen Repair and More LLC for the donation of screening used for the sails. Thank you to the crew who manned the cannons during the parade – Martin D’Cruze, Greg Renaud, Rich Dykstra, Ed Pollitt and the Rices (Vera Day’s son and daughter-in-law). Let’s plan to have another, bigger, better pirate parade next year. The ship will be ready. ~ Bob Clark
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RED HAT LADIES Come join us on Tuesday, April 5th, at 1:00 PM at Anthony’s on the Blvd., 1304 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral. The sign-up sheet is on the board in the Clubhouse. We have lunch,
cocktails, fun and a social. Hope to see some new faces. Any questions, call me, Patty Sparany, at 239-652-3869.
TARA WOOD LOANER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Potty-chairs, Shower seats and Crutches, are available for community residents. Call one of the following:
Carol Schnepp 239-357-3526, Joan Musso 856-498-0261, Lorraine Milligan 731-0346, or Chuck Poveromo 815-979-3467.
Please remember to return the items you borrow clean when you are finished, so that other residents may have use of them also. We will gratefully accept donations of equipment in good working condition. Thank you.
MASONIC CLUB The next breakfast for the Masonic Club will be Tuesday, April 12th, at 8:30 AM, at The Pub in Pine Lakes. Call Ken Ferris at 239-543-6295 to let him know you are coming. This will be our last
breakfast for the season. Hope to see you there. ~ Ken Ferris
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SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY ILLNESS Sue Proulx had hip surgery several months ago and is already back to her usual routine. DEATHS • Frank Millette passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on March 2nd. He and his wife, Ann, lived on 19519 Cotton Bay. • Former resident, Nete Godfrey, passed away February 17th, of leukemia. Her partner, Jack Boylan, passed away several years ago. Nete lived in Michigan after his passing. Her address was 167 Hawthorne Dr., Brooklyn, MI 49230. • Pam Koss passed away on March 4th, in her sleep. She lived with her husband, Robert, at 19707 Pandora Circle. Robert is the administrator of the Tara Woods Facebook page. Remember these people in your thoughts and prayers. Please let me know of any medical news in your neighborhood. NANCY WUEBBELER 239-245-7575 – nkw4@comcast.net
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CERT NEWS Welcome to six new CERT members who completed training in February.
Andrea Snyder Ed Simko Nancy Schoeppner Lynn Cunningham Debra Nespolo Sandra Kaczmarczyk
CERT PICNIC The North Fort Myers Fire Department held a picnic for area CERT members. We celebrated their new engine with a traditional crew push into the firehouse garage. Gifts were distributed by raffle.
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RESIDENT APPRECIATION DAY Resident Appreciation Day – what a day it was. Saturday morning, February 19th, started off with coffee, Danish and bagels, provided by Hometown America. It was a time to meet and greet our neighbors and have a good time. After Saturday Morning Coffee and meeting we headed to our golf carts for the parade around the three lakes. A special THANK YOU to BOB CLARK and his team who built a pirate ship with cannons that actually work. We started out from the Clubhouse, turning left, cannons roaring, and proceeded around the three lakes and back to the Clubhouse. The parade route was lined by residents, sitting on the side, waving, and cheering. THANK YOU, BOB, FOR BRINGING THE MAGIC BACK TO TARA WOODS. Lunch was followed by a Scavenger Hunt. THANK YOU, PAT Dunning and CLAIRE Schwinn, for running it. After the Scavenger Hunt there was Bingo. THANK YOU, FRED Puhlfuerst, and POLLY Brown, from Pancake Breakfast and Bingo, for your financial support: $300.00 in prize money to the lucky residents who called out “Bingo”. The highlight of the event was the introduction of Carol Shields who was presented to all who attended the dance Saturday night as our Resident
Appreciation Person of the Year. Planning for Resident Appreciation Day starts in October and the committee made plans based on CDC and Hometown America COVID guidelines. This made planning extremely difficult and hence we had to rethink the playing of games. By the time the event came about some restrictions were eased but the difficulty was getting enough volunteers to host the games. It takes months of planning and there are a lot of people who worked very hard behind the scenes, and I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge them and THANK THEM for all their help. No one person can do this by themself. THANK YOU, Belle Berman, Pat Dunning, Judy Girty, JoAnne Glandorf and Claire Schwinn. You went above and beyond, and it was truly appreciated. Although it was already mentioned, it deserves repeating. THANK YOU to Bob Clark and your team who built the Pirate Ship. You and your team went above and beyond the call of duty. ~ Stuart Berman
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH TENNIS IN TARA WOODS? CHECK THE TENNIS BULLETIN BOARD ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH ALL TENNIS ACTIVITIES.
TENNIS ASSOCIATION I can’t believe that it’s April already and the Round Robins, TWIT, and both the White and Blue Tennis Leagues are finished for the year. It was a pleasant surprise to see the new faces playing tennis this season, and I hope everyone had a good time. For all those who will be heading back home shortly, have a safe trip. I hope to see everyone next season. ~ Ed Sandre OPEN TENNIS The mixed doubles “Open Tennis” is played every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00 – 10:30 AM. Even when all 4 courts are filled with enthusiastic tennis players, we always make room for everyone who wants to play; we continually rotate players in, so everyone gets to play. Note: On the first Saturday in March, we had 21 players show up to play; that means we had 5 players rotating in on the four courts – there was a constant change of players on all the courts. All skill levels are welcome to join us on the courts. There is no need to sign up to play on those “Open Tennis” days – just show up at the tennis courts with a racquet and a desire to have some fun. As the “tennis season” winds down, there will be less people showing up for “Open Tennis”, but it is still available during the summer months. If you have an interest in playing tennis, stop by the courts and check us out. TENNIS LEAGUES Men’s League White Team March was the last month of tennis for the men’s league this season. As of March 2nd, the White Team finished its 14th week of play. We had four weeks of play in March – two at home and two away. As of March 1st, we were still in first place in the league. When you read this article, we will have finished playing for the season and you will be able to check the bulletin board at the tennis courts to see how we finished the season. I hope we will still be out front; however, you will have to check the Tennis Bulletin Board to find out. God bless you all. Continue to get out on the court and have fun. We will see you there. ~ Fred Puhlfuerst TENNIS CON’T Blue Team As of this writing (March 6th), the Tara Woods Mustangs tennis team has two more matches left, as
the season is coming to a close. The team’s record is 43 wins and 5 losses. We are currently in first place, with a comfortable lead on the second-place team. Our hope is to win our next two matches and finish in first place; the team feels confident we can do that. I want to thank the players; it was an honor to compete alongside them this season. Thanks also to our fans who came out and supported us; it wouldn’t be near as much fun playing without them cheering us on. Members of the team are: Cliff Baugher, John Burke, Tom Cooney, John Darpino, Andy Hardy, Tim Hoch, Roger Rafferty and Bill Taylor. Gene Dickie, an original member of the team, couldn’t compete for health reasons. ~ Roger Rafferty Women’s League Even though Tara Woods did not have a women’s team in the SWIFT League this season, there is an interest in trying to put together a women’s team for the 2022-23 tennis season. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the Tennis Bulletin Board for all women who may be interested in playing on the Tara Woods women’s team next season. If we do manage to put together a team, here is some information from past years that you might want
to know. The league season usually started on the first Thursday in November. All matches are played on Thursday mornings. We played our home matches on Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Away match times varied, with start times as early as 9:00 AM and as late as 11:00 AM, depending on the community where we played. In prior years, our Tara Woods team practiced on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. If you have any questions, just ask any of the women tennis players who you see out on the courts. If you have an interest in playing on the women’s team next season, be sure to sign up. ~ Linda Engel TWIT (Tara Woods Inter-Community Tennis) TWIT is slowly coming to an end. Dick Heffron and I want to thank everyone who participated. Look for the sign-up sheet in early October for next year’s TWIT. Talk it up so we can add more courts next year. ~ Mike Renzulli ROUND ROBINS No report this month. ~ Submitted by Linda Engel
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IMPORTANT Our goal is to provide residents with the latest updates to the 2021-2022 Resident Directory. Updated information is published in each edition of The Columns which is available on the twhoa.net website. Please email any new additions, corrections and/or changes to: haywood.gandy@gmail.com. Please include Lot #, Name, Address, Telephone Number(s), and Home State(s). If you UPDATE your member information on the twhoa website you MUST also send me the updated information for publication in the Directory. At this time there is no easy way for me to know if a member makes changes to their information on the website. If you have not received your copy of the Directory, please send an email to haywood.gandy@gmail.com.
Will your money last as long as you do?
We all hope for long, healthy lives. But there’s a serious “side effect” of longevity – the possibility of outliving our money. How can you help prevent this? It’s useful to know the seriousness of the threat. Consider this: About 41% of all U.S. homes in which the head of the household is between 35 and 64 are projected to run short of money in retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. While this statistic indicates a cause for concern, it certainly doesn’t mean that you are necessarily headed for trouble – because there’s a lot you can do to help build and manage enough resources to last a lifetime. Here are a few suggestions: • Consider your estimated longevity. On average, a 65-year-old man can expect to live another 17 years, while a 65-year-old woman can anticipate about 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Of course, you’ll want to take into account your health and family history of longevity to arrive at a reasonable estimate. You can then use this figure to help determine how much money you’ll eventually need. To play it safe, you might even want to try to build an income stream that can last beyond your estimated lifespan, possibly up to age 90. • Don’t overlook health care costs. When budgeting for retirement, allow enough for your health care expenses, which can be considerable. Even with Medicare, you can expect to spend anywhere from $4,500 to $6,500 per year, per person, for traditional medical costs. Also, you may want to prepare for two to three years of long-term care expenses, which currently range from about $50,000 per year for home health care to over $100,000 per year for a private room in a nursing home. • Keep building assets for retirement. While you’re working, constantly try to put away as much money as possible for your retirement years. Each year your salary goes up, increase your contributions to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. You may also want to contribute to an IRA, depending on your goals. And within your retirement savings, make sure you devote a reasonable percentage of your investment dollars to growth-oriented vehicles that align with your goals and risk tolerance. • Seek out sources of guaranteed income. As a retiree, you will receive Social Security benefits – and the longer you wait before claiming them, the bigger your monthly checks will be. But you might also consider investments that can provide a source of income you can’t outlive, such as annuities. • Revisit your strategy before you retire. As you near retirement, you may want to review your investment strategy, possibly adjusting your risk level so that your portfolio would be somewhat less susceptible to market volatility. This is also a good time to review your spending needs in retirement. • Maintain a reasonable withdrawal rate. Once you are retired, you’ll likely need to start withdrawing from your 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts. To avoid taking out too much money too early in your retirement, you’ll need to set a reasonable, sustainable withdrawal rate based on your assets, age and retirement lifestyle. A financial advisor can help you determine an appropriate rate. It will take dedication and determination to help ensure your money doesn’t run out during your lifetime. But you’d probably agree that it’s well worth the effort.
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NEW IMAGE CHORUS The New Image Chorus looks forward to performing for the residents of Tara Woods on Saturday evening, April 2nd, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at Saturday Morning Coffee and Saturday evening, before the performance. Doors open Saturday night at 6:30 PM. There is only one performance. I would like to thank the members of Chorus, our Chorus Director, Dave Adams, and his wife Nancy, for all your support during the season. There were weekly rehearsals, but they were made fun. It’s time to take a break, rest our singing voices and enjoy the time off. September will be here before we know it and our lungs will get a much-needed workout. In the meantime, your support was and is greatly appreciated. Please stay well, healthy, and safe. If you are interested in obtaining information on the New Image Chorus, please contact Stuart Berman, Polly Brown or Lou Cashin. THANK YOU. ~ Stu Berman.
TARA WOODS GARDEN CLUB The Tara Woods Garden Club grows FRIENDSHIPS and FLOWERS. It is a special group, specializing in flowers and friendships. You do not need to be a gardener to join. You need to love life. The Garden Club recently sponsored the yearly “Trash and Treasure” event. It was extremely successful, and we thank our hardworking board members (Carol Shields, President; Mary Green, Treasurer; and Beth Ferris, Secretary), all the volunteers who helped set up, as well as all the residents of the Tara Woods community who generously donated
their treasures and then purchased them back. We are, also, extremely grateful to Bill Black for his help. Our next meeting is Saturday, October 8th, at 9:00 AM, after Saturday Morning Coffee, and if you are interested in growing friendships, please join us. All are welcome. Yearly dues are only $5.00. We have a beautiful Butterfly Garden, if you choose to work there, or join us in other activities. We have exciting plans for the 2022-23 season, so come and see what we have planned and planted. ~ Mary Nothnagel, 908-216-4999
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BIRTHDAYS IN APRIL
Bob Kuhns Michele Glavin, Sandy Shropshire, Carol West, Marilyn Workman Pam Harrington, Mark Van Ort Nancy Buettner, Marilyn Henderson, Kathy Marquis Steve Corey, Ray McKinnon, Sherry Rice Belle Berman, Pete Pracher Robin Swartz, Lori Thomas, Susan Yohn Diane Breniser, Gene Hamm Tracy Baugher, Sandy Dahlhofer, Sandra Mosher Frieda Martino, Jens Richers Bonnie Geary, Judy Varnadoe Ken Jones, 93 Yrs., Bob Quintal, Beverly Ray Whitey O’Hara, Shelli Vannatta Rick Hall, Darlene Wehlage
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18 Mark Ledford, Nina Lynes, Joe Medici, 94 Yrs. 19 Bob Marigliano, Linda Renzulli, Marco Laviada 20 Roy Moorhead, Janet Keirn, Julie Vanderplaats 22 Cheryl Douglas, Barb Simonson 23 Pamela Brotherton, Angie Roncek 24 Rocky Beliveau, Paula Dykstra, Dan Horton, Sandra Knowles, 24 Peter Krilivsky, George Termini 26 Juanita Gasdia, 90 Yrs., Harlan Spaulding, Alexia Thompson 27 Sue Cook, Lou Cashin, Sandy Ferris, Fred Westlake 28 Greg Renaud, Mark Williams 29 Willie Long, 90 Yrs. 30 Jeff Gingras, Jim Hanson, Elissa Manna, Paulette Smith, Patti Thompson
ANNIVERSARIES IN APRIL
Linda & Bill Beaulieu Peggy & Ray Flynn, 63 Yrs. Susan & Joe Van Sickle, 50 Yrs. Lynne Chilberg & Mike Brimsek, Cheryl & Kenny Linn, Brenda & Ken Weiss 19 Donna & Don Tribeck 20 Lynette & Wayne Jackson
22 Mary & Bill Nothnagel, Susan & Darryl Yohn, 61 Yrs. 23 Mary & John Costantini 24 Lisa Patalano & Herb Gales 25 Becky & Warren Lundmark 26 Kathy & Carl Marquis 27 Priscilla & Bill Taylor 28 Diane & Rich Breniser
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MID-ATLANTIC SOCIAL CLUB NEWS We welcome Tara Woods residents from Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and friends from all over the country. Check out our postings on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse for contact information and upcoming events. If you have any questions about our Club, please contact one of the officers (names are posted on each newsletter). Our Irish Pub meeting in March was great fun. Gerri Linder and her committee did a bang-up job and we learned a bit about Irish cuisine. This month will be hosted by Bonnie Dixon. “Taco” us to Mexico, Bonnie. Bet you can guess that we are having a Taco party! As always, bring your own table settings and beverage of choice to the April meeting at the Clubhouse. ~ Sue Clark
This segment of Shiloh Speaks includes some interesting facts about the month of April. April is named after the Roman month Aprillis used as the name for the fourth month in the Roman calendar. Aprillis is related to the Latin apperire meaning “to open” or bloom. April is known for beautiful spring weather. April is recognized as the fourth month of the year but that’s only by the Gregorian calendar that we adhere to now. It was previously the fifth month in the earlier Julian calendar. April is the best month of the year to look up in the skies and watch meteor showers which appear April 16th through April 26th. The smaller animals that hibernate for the winter in the Northern Hemisphere usually start coming out of their burrows in April. Abracadabra – Here comes the Easter Bunny hopping down the Bunny Trail with his colorful eggs to hunt for. Too bad April 1st (April Fool’s Day) and Easter Sunday, April 17th, didn’t fall on the same day of the week, and then you could tell the kids to hunt for the eggs you didn’t hide. (Hee-hee). Remember, no chocolate of any kind for us. It’s very toxic!! If you are a car enthusiast, FORD unveiled their first Mustang on April 17th, 1964, costing $2,365.00. Who can forget April Fool’s Day the first day of the month? (Thought I’d fool you all by not mentioning that day). Although, that is one of the most fun days of the month. In conclusion, I’m giving you a few fun dog funnies. April Fool’s chuckles – to end this month of Shiloh Speaks. As a reminder, be sure to pick up after us – after all, it is your Tara Woods!! KEEP IT CLEAN!! What did the hungry Dalmation say after he finishes his dinner? *That hits the spot* Why are Dalmations not good at playing Hide and Seek? *They are always spotted*
MIDWEST CLUB Happy Bunny Day, Easter, and Passover to all the Midwest members. Our next Midwest meeting will be held Thursday, April 7th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. We have reserved the Veranda and Tiki Hut for happy hour starting at 5:00 PM. This will be a Hawaiian/Tropical theme party, so bring out your Hawaiian shirts and dress accordingly. Dinner will consist of pineapple chicken, and two themed rice dishes. Our members with last names of A - H please bring a tropical salad, last name I - P a tropical side, and last name Q - Z a tropical dessert. We will also be playing some fun games. Please start checking the Tara Woods Homeowners Association Groups and Clubs page for any updates on information and check the bulletin board the week of March 15th, for the sign-up sheets, set-up and clean-up sheets, and costs. As usual, tickets will be on sale at Saturday Morning Coffee and at Tuesday Bingo. The dates for ticket sales will be posted. As this is our last meeting before October, everyone have a safe, blessed summer wherever you choose to be, and a safe trip for all the snowbirds (which most of us are). Note: Due to the closure of the Clubhouse Monday, April 11th, to Friday, April 22nd, we need to change our Midwest meeting. ~ Vicki Hoard
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Till next month. Happy tails, Shiloh
This is Old Glory. Is yours faded and torn? Retire her to a proper disposal. Drop her off at 19553 Charleston Circle (lot #12) or at the Guard House. Replacements are available from $8.00. Bob Glandorf
The New England Club was both shocked and saddened to hear of the death of our longtime member and friend, Frank Millette. He will be dearly missed. In the February issue of The Columns pertaining to the Valentine’s Party, one very important person was omitted on the list of Thank You’s. Reverend Barry Maberry, thank you for doing such a beautiful job paying tribute to all our special honorees. We really appreciate the wonderful words you spoke! Our final party of the season, our Bon Voyage party, will be on Saturday, April 9th, at 5:00 PM. On the menu: roast half chicken, ziti and sauce, Italian bread, dessert and coffee. There will be a $5.00 per person charge for this party. This must be prepaid and there will be four opportunities to do so. Tuesday Bingo (March 22nd and 29th, 5:30-6:30 PM) or at Saturday Morning Coffee (March 26th or April 2nd, 8:00-8:45 AM). Also on the agenda, some very fun games and raffles. BYOB. Hope to see everyone there as we bid our snowbirds adieu! ~ Judy Machnicz
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CLUBHOUSE MINISTRIES For new residents of Tara Woods and existing residents too, the Clubhouse Ministries invite you to join one of their Bible study classes, which are held in the Clubhouse Meeting Room every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. These meetings give you an opportunity to make new friends as you study the Scriptures in relaxed and enjoyable surroundings. We are a non-denominational group. No need to make reservations, folks! Just stop by any Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. Come join us! ~ Ann Scott
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH by Sam Topping
“Don’t be afraid to ask dumb questions. They’re easier to handle than dumb mistakes.”
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SPORTS, EXERCISE, and ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES March was a busy month of fun for Tara Woods! Thanks to all who helped the Entertainers put on the play. Thanks to Ron and Sue Proulx for hosting the St. Patrick’s Day party. Many of you enjoyed your Club’s End of Season parties, block parties, and pool party happy hours. We look forward to the New Image Chorus concert on Saturday, April
To stay informed of events in Tara Woods:
2nd, and the Spring Fling on Sunday, April 3rd. As always, I encourage your ideas for more fun times here at Tara Woods.
- Read the posters on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. - Check the Clubhouse bulletin boards for meeting and event information and sign-up sheets.
Celia Blotkamp Activities Coordinator Baileynme99@gmail.com 703-863-2973
- Come to Saturday Morning Coffee! - Read The Columns and check the Calendar. - Sign on to the Tara Woods website, www.twhoa.net, to be kept informed of all current events and more!
BOOK CLUB
- Check out page 5 of the Tara Woods Community Resident Directory to see all the opportunities to keep you busy in Tara Woods, with the contact people for each one listed if you have questions.
Book Club will meet on Thursday, April 7th at 2760 Steamboat Loop at 1:30 PM. If you like to read, please join us for our informal discussions of our latest reads. For more information, call Marilyn Workman.
- Page 4 of the Directory lists the contact people for specific responsibilities under the Board of Directors that you can contact with any questions.
TAI CHI When are classes? Tai Chi classes are FREE in the Tara Woods Clubhouse. Classes meet year-round Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Who is teaching classes? Our instructor is Tony Fettig. Tony has 20 years martial arts experience (Tai Chi is a form of martial art) and ten years’ experience in Tai Chi, five of those years as an instructor. He is a full- time resident at Pine Lakes for the past ten years where he teaches Tai Chi classes twice a week. How do I sign up for classes or contact with questions? Contact Barbara Werner-Lubich, Tara Woods resident. Phone: 410 409-5874 Email: barbara. wernerlubich@gmail.com What is Tai Chi? Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for mind and body health. Tai Chi is a mind and body practice that involves a series of slow, gentle, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and rhythmic breathing. Who is Tai Chi for? Everyone!! Men and women, any age. Like starting any exercise, it is important to ask your physician any questions you may have about whether Tai Chi is right for you. What are the health benefits of Tai Chi? Tai Chi has been shown to improve one’s flexibility, coordination, relaxation, balance, stamina, and blood oxygenation. It has also been shown to help relieve stress, reduce blood pressure and heart rate. All are particularly important as we age. With the mind and body united in movement, seniors find they feel good and can bring this feeling into their everyday lives, making them more resilient physically and emotionally. What are classes like? Tony teaches the Taoist forms of Master Moy Lin Shin. First 20 minutes: Foundation exercises, slowly and gently working all muscle groups and joints with an emphasis on deep breathing and relaxation. Second 20 minutes: From the beginning, step by step learning the forms of Master Moy Lin Shin. Demonstrating and practicing each movement in order, emphasizing stance, direction, hand and foot position, all in order to achieve the most physical benefit. Last 20 minutes: Connecting the learned movements into the relaxed, continuous, flowing form of Tai Chi.
What should I bring to class? Tony recommends comfortable clothes and flat shoes that allow the foot to glide and pivot. One of the best shoes for Tai Chi is FitKicks available on Amazon for $20-$23. Ballet style slippers like those sold by Isotoner (any brand will do) are also acceptable. Just want to try Tai Chi out before buying shoes? You can wear socks for the short term. Not allowed: bare feet or sneakers. Not sure if shoes you already have are acceptable? Bring them to class to show Tony along with socks just in case. Bring a water bottle. It’s important to stay well hydrated and we will take a brief water break part way through class.
EXERCISE FOR SENIORS CURTIS IS BACK & HE IS LOOKING FOR YOU!! Now is the time to get up and get going again. This is a total body workout that can be done standing or sitting down. It includes stretching, balance, cardio and light weights. Give it a try - nothing to lose and may even gain some muscle.
Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the clubhouse at 8:00 AM. Any questions, please contact Barb Simonson at 541-840-4430. Additional classes are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 AM. Any questions, please contact Celia Blotkamp 703-863-2873.
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8:00 AM Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
Come join us in this fun, non-competitive sport. Meet new/old friends, get a few laughs while exercising. No experience necessary. Hope to see you there. If questions, contact Barb Simonson at 541-840-4430.
Air temperature must be 62 degrees by 8:00 AM. Use ABC News to check temperature. This is a great exercise for men and women with less stress on your joints and muscles. The class consists of stretching, cardio and water weights. If you have them, bring a noodle, stretch bands and water weights. If questions, contact Judy Brda at 239-731-1797.
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ENTERTAINING NEWS So, Ladies and Gentlemen… I hope you took the opportunity to see our show last month, “She Was Only Marginally Modest.” Our actors and off-stage crew did a wonderful job to create the show for you – our friends and fellow community members. The show was funny, touching, and well performed by the Entertainers. Thank you to those who took the time and effort to attend; we very much appreciate your support. We are looking ahead to the next production; Janet and I are searching for the next material and will be casting over the summer. If you are interested in being involved, please let me know
SHUFFLEBOARD If anyone is interested in playing Horse Collar on Mondays at 10:00 AM, the cost is $1.00 per player (to be given away as prizes). Anyone can play. The Tuesday and Friday leagues began in January 2021. Call Ken Atkinson at 815-9700467 if you have any questions.
and I will let Janet know to contact you. As for now, our whole group of Entertainers and support teams are taking time off to rest and re-coop our energies. Happy summer to you all. “You need three things in the theatre; the play, the actors, and the audience; each must give something.” Kenneth Haigh Pat Dunning, Stage Manager Entertainers 239-240-5848 padunning46@gmail.com
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Why buy outside your community? If we don’t have it, we will find it for you. Call Vaughn at 508-889-3869 or Bob at 404-915-1976 and save money now!
If you are moving or selling a golf cart, we buy golf carts, too.
Tykot Licensed & Insured tykotcustoms@gmail.com
Custom Carpentry
239-851-5213 Diana Tykot 239-800-4930 Joe Tykot
Handyman services, paint, floors, millwork, crown molding, cabinets. Highly recommened by Pat & Gay Okeefe Tara Lakes Circle Lot 301
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TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB The Tara Woods Computer Club has resumed free computer classes for the owners, renters, and guests of Tara Woods. These are held at 10:30 AM every Thursday in the Card Room at the Clubhouse. They are open to everyone, and there is no membership fee. All of the members this season have been beginners, so we have started with Computer Basics. This is a complete course on how to use your computer and will be entirely covered before we move on to more advanced topics. We have already discussed Windows 11, and additional subjects will be selected as we go along. We spend as much time as we need to on each topic, and the next topic to be covered is always posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. Attend only those classes that appeal to you. Bring something to take notes with, and your laptop computer if you want to follow along on it. I give private lessons and set up or repair computers in your home. I’ve been designing, programming, repairing, teaching, and working with computers since 1968, and can help you
with all of your computer needs. Please call me with any questions or comments at 239-652-0488. I’m looking forward to seeing you. Dave St. Laurent, The Computer Tutor
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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS BUNCO
BINGO AT TARA WOODS
Be one of the winners at our Tuesday night BINGO. And you can win more than once during the night!
If your eyesight isn’t as good as it once was, now you
can play too. We have really BIG game packs and “Specials” that are 8 ½” x 11” with 2” numbers. No additional charge for the ticket that can make you the “King” or the “Queen” for the night and earn you even more money on all game sheets. Game packets are sold with either 6 game squares per sheet or 9 game squares. The “Special” game papers have 3 game squares. Buy as many as you’d like! Our Tuesday night BINGO session consists of 14 regular games and 6 “Special” games We also have “Hot Ball” prizes of $50.00 or more and a “Social” raffle. Sales STOP at 6:45 PM. Come join the fun.
PICKLEBALL To all new and existing residents. Looking to get some exercise and have some fun at the same time? Come join us for Pickleball! It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. Current open play times are at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM every day. Come down to the courts and say hello. We would be happy to teach you how to play the game. There are paddles available in the storage container in front of the courts and the balls are located on the door of each court. Proper footwear is required. Join in on the fun! For further information contact Deb (401) 309-1136 / debra.nespolo@gmail.com Bruce (410) 409-5873 / bruce@brucelubichcpa.com Alice (313) 220-0622 / gowings2429@sbcglobal.net Louise (508) 672-2141 / lcpatter46@gmail.com
LINE DANCING
Starting in November. Join us for some fun and great exercise. Tuesdays 9:30 AM – Experienced dancers Fridays 10:00 AM – Beginners Barb Goodhue 517-404-8063
BOCCE
Mondays at 3:00 PM Tuesdays at 9:00 AM No need to sign up. Don’t need a partner. New teams chosen every week ~ Easy to learn. Questions: call Rudy Diaz 239-347-7934 Additional time: Tuesdays at 3:30.
TENNIS ANYONE? Join other tennis players every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00-10:30 AM for friendly Tennis.
Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Card Room. Cost is $3.00. Will you have the first Bunco or the last, or the most? Will you have the most wins, or the most losses? If you do, the prize money will be yours! Come join the fun. Questions: call Polly Brown 731-1614
PING PONG
Looking for Players!
Remember those days playing ping pong as a kid? You can still play today! Please join us on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Clubhouse. For further information contact Norm Libby at 239-246-3510.
AGGRAVATION Meets in the Clubhouse Card Room
at 7:00 PM on Monday and Thursday nights. The game consists of 11 hands and is easy to learn. Eight quarters gets you in. Come join the fun and play a great card game.
MAH JONGG
Come join the Mah Jongg group. Do not know how to play? We teach the first three Mondays of the month. We have a great time. Come & join us on Mondays 12:003:00 PM. The Happy Ladies of Mah Jongg.
CRIBBAGE
There’s a “new” game at Tara Woods. If you hear someone say, “fifteen two fifteen four” and you don’t think they’ve lost a screw or two, come and join us in the Card Room every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a few games of Cribbage. The arrangement is fairly flexible since Cribbage can be played by 2 or 3 or 4 players. Just be there by 2 PM. Cards, cribbage boards and fun will be provided. Contact Ann Millette 239-543-2954
POKER, ANYONE? LADIES! DO YOU PLAY POKER? How long has it been since you’ve played with friends? Did you know there’s a game every Monday night at the Clubhouse just for the ladies? Well, we really don’t have a “No Boys Allowed!!!” Rule, but men usually don’t like to play with wild cards and we do. But they’re welcome to play as long as they are willing to “play like girls”. It is most likely the least stressful and least expensive poker you can play around here! It’s a good night to socialize with the ladies and make new friends with the girls who like to play poker. The stakes are very low. Call Polly Brown, 731-1614, if you’d like to join us – she’ll fill you in on the details or answer any questions you may have.
MEN’S POKER Wednesday in Meeting Room at Clubhouse. 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Contact George D’Allesandro, 239-543-8492.
BRIDGE
The Bridge group is looking for bridge players. We meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in the Card Room. Call Beth Ferris at 543-6295 or Pauline Young, 239-997-5984 first if you are interested in playing with this friendly group. We’d like to have you join us. Beth Ferris
HAND AND FOOT CARD CLUB
Come join the group for a fun-filled afternoon of cards! We meet on Fridays at 2:00 PM in the Card Room. Don’t know how to play the game? EASY! We will teach you! It is easy to learn. Questions: contact Polly Brown, 39-246-2391
GAME NIGHT Every Friday night at 7:00 p.m.
Different games can be played (All are easy to Learn) LEFT – CENTER – RIGHT (dice- 3-coin buy-in)(winner-take-all each game)
CONTRACT RUMMY (similar to Aggravation) (6 quarter buy-in) 31 (card game) (3 dime buy-in each game) (winner-take-all each game)
For more information call Polly Brown at (239) 731-1614
CERAMICS Mondays – 12:00 Noon
Ceramics is held in the Ceramics Room by the Tennis Courts. We are there every Monday at 12:00 Noon. For more information and for firing of the kiln please contact Maury Miller, 239-365-9859. We hope you will come and participate in making ceramics with us. Come join the fun.
SHUFFLEBOARD
If anyone is interested in playing Horse Collar on Mondays at 10:00 AM, the cost is $1.00 per player (to be given away as prizes). Anyone can play. The Tuesday and Friday leagues began in January 2021. Call Ken Atkinson at 815-970-0467 if you have any questions.
HORSESHOES Every Friday at 1:00 PM At the Horseshoe Pits. Come join us for fun and laughs.
YOGA
Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Clubhouse Living Room. For any questions, call Marilyn Workman at 239-543-1168.
Lighthouse Home Sales “Guiding You Home”
Tara Woods residents list your home with DeeAnn Blanton from Lighthouse sales, your local sales agent. * DeeAnn is a trusted sales agent that is dedicated to selling your home quickly, professionally and for the top price. * DeeAnn will list your home in multiple listing outlets to get you the maximum exposure.
If you want it SOLD call DeeAnn Blanton TODAY!
616-403-2509
deeann@lighthousemhs.com
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