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FROM THE BOARD ROOM by Lou I dare say that this normally festive holiday season will be like no other that we have ever experienced. “Adaptability is the simple secret of survival” so says Jessica Hagedorn, Filipino playwright, writer and poet. She never said that it would be easy. However, if any group can adapt, it’s the residents of Tara Woods. I see it every day. We all enjoyed a beautiful early evening behind the ceramic building for our first social event of the season, the Pumpkin Carving Contest. There are a bunch of creative folks in our community. The pumpkins were awesome. WOW!! The residents in costume along with the decorated golf carts showed more creativity and added a festive flair to the event. As always, resident participation is the key to any successful event. It was fun to get out and see each other. Tara Woods residents stepped up AGAIN! Twenty plus residents donated blood right here in the Blood Mobile bus on November 2nd. Thank you for demonstrating that Tara Woods is a caring and giving community. Many of you have seen the inside of my garage. It is not a pretty sight. On the other hand, there is Linda and John Hoos’ garage located at 19436 Charleston Circle, Lot #167. It is a pretty sight. It is full of Christmas toys that normally would line the stage in our Clubhouse. We are adapting. Stop by and donate any unwrapped
toy or two which will go to the North Fort Myers Fire Department for distribution to boys and girls right here in North Fort Myers. You have until December 16th. Wrapping paper, tape or ribbon are also welcomed. The Board thanks Community Manager Terri Passaro for her time here and we wish her well. Vice President Sue Cook, Director Peter Krilivisky, and I welcomed and met with Karen Lawson, the new Community Manager, on November 17th. COVID-19, along with the changing of managers, has caused delays to a great many projects that were already in the pipeline and very necessary to ensure that Tara Woods remains a premier community. We all expect to be and look like a premier community. We all look forward to having these projects expedited. As always, as an TWHOA member, you may view the minutes of our meeting on our website www.twhoa.net. Your Homeowners Membership Association dues are now due. It is time to join or renew with an exclusive group of residents who recognize and appreciate the many benefits of being part of Tara Woods. As a resident you are an asset to our community! Thank you. Lou Dunning, President loudunning2@gmail.com 239-240-5847
FMO NEWS: TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS It’s hard to believe but this is the last FMO article for 2020. WHAT A YEAR. I sincerely hope that you and your family are COVID free and all is well. At the present time, I don’t expect to see FMO meetings for the foreseeable future. Hopefully, we will be able to restart our meetings during the later part of 2021. Now would be a good time to ensure that your membership in the FMO is current. If it has expired or is about to expire consider renewing for three years. Currently, annual dues are $25.00 per year or 3 years for $65.00. Questions about your status, please do not hesitate to contact me. When you renew for three years you save money and don’t have to worry about renewing for three years. Not a bad deal. There has been quite a bit of activity behind the scenes. Our FMO Board of Directors have been busy ensuring that we got the vote out to
support those candidates running for office are the candidates who support FMO. FMO is reporting that because of the current and past hurricane seasons, homeowners should expect to see significant increases in their homeowner’s insurance for those living in the panhandle, Tampa area and around Lake O. Because of this, many homeowners are turning to Citizen’s Insurance. Their rate increases are currently capped at 10%. As we get into the holiday season and you are looking for something different to give yourself, please consider Road Side Assistance from FMO. The rates are significantly less than the competition and for the most part offer similar programs. Questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Wishing you and your families a very SAFE, HAPPY AND HEALTHY holiday season. Stuart Berman
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH by Sam Topping
“You are never a loser until you quit trying.”
COLUMNS STAFF EDITOR: Linda Beaulieu 239-560-0768 (lindabluetw@gmail.com)
ASSISTANT: Linda Engel PHOTOGRAPHY: Lou Dunning, Donna Erhardt CALENDAR: Judy Lanpher CIRCULATION: Linda Hoos, Manager COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Haywood Gandy, Manager COORDINATORS: Stu & Belle Berman, Agatha Breen, Pat & Lou Dunning, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey, Sharie & Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn, Ed Simko, Nancy Schoeppner, Julia Wehrung, Linda Harju, Anthony Harju, and Sue Van Sickle. STUFFERS: Barb Simonson, Gene Dickie, Jackie Nadean, Donna Phillips, Pam Harrington, Linda Janis, Claire Schwinn, Angie D’Alessandro, Hilda Dienes, Gerri Linder, Nancy LeClair, Nina Lynes, Joan Simonson, and Lorraine & Bill Milligan. ALTERNATES: Frank Millette, Mike & Sheila Harris, Dave Lindon, Victoria Sharps, Al Dion, Nina Lynes, and Barb Simonson. 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: 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 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
