Tara Woods - December 2021 by Brion Palmer

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS page

FROM THE BOARD ROOM page

C.E.R.T. TEAM page

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Halloween Photos

TOYS FOR KIDS page

GOLF CART PARADE page

THE QUARTER AUCTION page

HERNANDO PRODUCE page

TENNIS NEWS page

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES page

GARDEN CLUB page

SHILOH SPEAKS

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ENTERTAINMENT page

CALENDAR page

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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: Stu & Belle Berman, Agatha Breen, Pat & Lou Dunning, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey, Sharie & Norm Libby, Diane Nunn, Ed Simko, Nancy Schoeppner, Julia Wehrung and Sue Van Sickle. STUFFERS: Barb Simonson, Gene Dickie, Jim Ulnick, Linda Janis, Claire Schwinn, Angie D’Alessandro, Carol West, Carol & Bob Schnepp, and Lorraine & Bill Milligan. ALTERNATES: Frank Millette, Mike & Sheila Harris, Nina Lynes, Hilda Dienes, Gerri Linder, Nancy LeClair, 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: 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 A warm welcome to Tara Woods!! It was great to see many of you at our last New Resident Orientation. If you missed that one, or any previous orientations, you are encouraged to come to our next one which will be on Saturday, December 11th, at 10:00 AM in the Clubhouse Meeting Room. We have a wealth of information to share with you and you may have questions for us as well. We look forward to seeing you then. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Mary Kivel and Bob Kuhns for the wonderful job they did co-chairing the Welcome Committee over the past years. We wish them well as they retire. We know we have big shoes to fill. Thank you for all you have done. Barbara Krilivsky and Linda Kasdorf, co-chairs of the Welcome Committee. Diane and Charles Klotz Diane and Charles reside on Lot #584, 3014 Tara Lakes Circle. They are full-time residents originally from New Hampshire. They have four children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Diane is a retired RN in the Army Reserve and Charlie is retired from middle management in Fire Sprinklers. In her spare time, Diane likes to read, crochet, do pool exercises, dance and do ceramics. Charlie enjoys swimming and horseshoes.

and biking. Bob enjoys coaching and watching baseball and swimming in the Gulf.

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Judy and Mark Ledford Judy and Mark reside on Lot #534, 19776 Kara Circle, as full-time residents. They are originally from Florida and Massachusetts. Judy is retired from the Springfield Police Dept. and is currently the caretaker for her parents. Mark is still working as a project manager for a construction company. In their spare time, Judy and Mark both like going to the beach and boating. Christine LoScalzo and Robert Haller Christine and Robert reside on Lot #32, 19536 Charleston Circle, as full-time residents from New Jersey. Christine is Robert’s daughter, and she has one son. Robert has nine children, twenty grandchildren and thirteen greatgrandchildren. Christine is retired from graphic arts and Robert is retired from the meat industry where he owned his own meat company. In her spare time, Christine likes to entertain, cook and go dancing. She also enjoys doing graphic arts on golf carts. Robert likes to golf and cook. Marsha Motes and Maury Miller Marsha and Maury reside on Lot #104, 19611 Woodfield Circle, as full-time residents originally from Virginia. They have lived in Florida for ten years and previously lived in another house here in Tara Woods. They have five children and eleven grandchildren. Marsha is retired from law enforcement and Maury is a retired business owner. Marsha is active in sports, does puzzles, card games and Bingo. Maury also enjoys Bingo and is an artist in acrylics, glass and clay. Donna and Fred Westlake Donna and Fred join us as part-time residents living at Lot #52, 19555 Cotton Bay. They are originally from Ontario, Canada. Donna and Fred have eight children, twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Donna is a registered nurse and Fred owned a crane company. Donna enjoys doing crafts, the pool and riding her bicycle. Fred enjoys playing cards and the pool. Christine and Robert Quintal Chris and Bob reside at Lot #426, 19711 Pandora Circle. They are full-time residents originally from Maine. They have one child. Chris is currently working at the U.S. Postal Service while Bob is retired from the government, Department of Revenue. When Chris is not working, she enjoys swimming

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 Well, it’s that time of year. There is a nip in the air so be sure to check the snow blower, dig out the snow shovels, then get out the long johns and extra heavy sweaters. No, wait! That was another time and place! Here in Tara Woods, we continue to play tennis, pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard, ride our bikes and drive our golf carts, and enjoy leisurely walks and our heated pools. • We enjoyed a wonderful Halloween Party which demonstrated the creativity of our residents. • Kim Swanson, Crime Prevention Practitioner from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, was here and provided residents with safety tips for the holiday season. • The Quarter Auction was a huge success, raising over $2,800.00 for The Day of Caring, which supports three charities located right here in our area. Thanks to all who participated! • Our annual toy drive, in conjunction with the North Fort Myers Fire Department, is asking for your help to create a stage full of toys for those less fortunate. • Take time to check out the fresh vegetables and fruits provided by Hernandez Produce in the Clubhouse parking lot each Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. • Residents attending Saturday Morning Coffee were treated to free coffee and donuts while learning, through a short presentation, about the many resources and options available with Medicare. • Residents gathered Saturday, November 27th, to decorate the Clubhouse. It is truly beautiful!

• Check out The Columns, the Clubhouse bulletin board, and your twhoa.net website to see the details on all that December has to offer. We cannot underestimate the contributions of the many residents who serve as volunteers with the goal of making us an even better community. We appreciate you and we thank you! Many studies have shown that communities such as ours that have an active Homeowners Association and a high rate of resident participation are not only better but happier than others. Based on an article in the Washington Post “Research suggests that volunteers aren’t just helping the communities they serve. People who volunteer actually experience a boost in their mental health.” HEADS UP – In order to vote at the January Homeowners Meeting you need to have your 2022 dues paid by December 31st, 2021. Please see Membership Secretary, Ann Millette, or any Board Member for assistance. DID YOU KNOW THAT – December is Bingo Birthday Month. Bingo’s origins are believed to be in Italy, where it is said the game began life as a lottery called ‘Il Gioco del Lotto d’Italia’, in 1530. From there you can trace its path roughly as a favorite of the French aristocracy, where it was known as ‘Le Lotto’, before finally arriving on British shores. Lou Dunning, President loudunning2@gmail.com • 239-240-5847

ANNUAL HOLIDAY COLLECTION It’s once again time to begin collecting donations for our Annual Firefighters & Paramedics Holiday Dinners. These members of our North Fort Myers Fire Department do so much for our Tara Woods Community that it gives us great pleasure to give back to them during the holidays. As we did last year, we will use your donations to provide Gift Certificates from Publix for the three shifts who work December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, so that they can purchase Holiday dinners for their shifts. We will accept donations at Tuesday Bingo and Saturday Morning Coffee. Or you can call Chuck Poveromo or Frank Millette, and we will be happy to pick up your donation. Make checks payable to “cash”. Please give generously to those who are always there for us in our time of need. Thank you, Chuck Poveromo and Frank Millette

Retirees fear becoming a burden It’s human nature to want to make things easier for our loved ones – and to have great concern about adding any stress to their lives. In fact, 72% of retirees say that one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study. How can you address this fear? First, don’t panic. In all the years leading up to your retirement, there’s a lot you can do to help maintain your financial independence and avoid burdening your grown children or other family members. Consider these suggestions: • Increase contributions to your retirement plans and health savings account. The greater your financial resources, the greater your financial independence – and the less likely you would ever burden your family. So, contribute as much as you can afford to your IRA, your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contributions, if offered, and increase your contributions whenever your salary goes up. You may also want to contribute to a health savings account (HSA), if it’s available. • Invest for growth potential. If you start investing early enough, you’ll have a long time horizon, which means you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of investments that offer growth potential. So, in all your investment vehicles – IRA, 401(k), HSA and whatever other accounts you may have – try to devote a reasonable percentage of your portfolio to growth-oriented investments, such as stocks and stock-based funds. Of course, there are no guarantees and you will undoubtedly see market fluctuations and downturns, but you can help reduce the impact of volatility by holding a diversified portfolio for the long term and periodically rebalancing it to help ensure it is aligned with your risk tolerance and time horizon. Keep in mind, though, that diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market. • Protect yourself from long-term care costs. Even if you invest diligently for decades, your accumulated wealth could be jeopardized, and you could even become somewhat dependent on your family, if you ever need some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home or the services of a home health care aide. The likelihood of your needing such assistance is not insignificant, and the care can be quite expensive. In fact, the median cost for home health services is nearly $55,000 per year, while a private room in a nursing home can exceed $100,000, according to Genworth, an insurance company. To help protect yourself against these steep and rising costs, you may want to contact a financial professional, who can suggest an appropriate strategy, possibly involving various insurance options. • Create your estate plans. If you were ever to become incapacitated, you could end up imposing various burdens on your family. To guard against this possibility, you’ll want to ensure your estate plans contain key documents, such as a financial power of attorney and a health care directive. It’s safe to say that no one ever wants to become a financial burden to their family. But putting appropriate strategies in place can go a long way toward helping avoid this outcome.

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TWHA ANNUAL DUES STATEMENTS Just a heads up that the annual Homeowners dues will be due for 2022 soon. Statements have been mailed, so be on the lookout for them. There is a return envelope enclosed. You may mail the dues using the return envelope, drop off the dues at the drop box window by the Office in the Clubhouse, or give to Anne Millette,

who will be collecting the dues at Saturday Morning Coffee and at Tuesday Bingo, or give any Board member. This year we will be issuing membership cards with an expiration date. Once you pay you will receive your card.

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The below information was received from the FMO Offices for distribution. When complaints are submitted by the residents of manufactured homes to DBPR, those items are reviewed. If the review is considered a possible violation, an investigator will be assigned to investigate the complaint(s). The park owner is notified and asked to correct the item(s). If the park owner fails to act to the satisfaction of the investigator, a fine of $250.00 is issued to the park owner. That amount goes to DBPR. FMO is asking the Legislature to increase that fine to $2,500.00 for each confirmed violation listed on the complaint. Subsequent confirmed violations against the same park owner within three (3) years will receive a fine of $5,000.00 per violation. FMO feels that these changes will motivate DBPR to be more aggressive in handing out penalties for continuing violations. We also hope that these increased amounts will add awareness to violations by park owners while encouraging

residents to file multiple lists of complaints. Language is being drafted by Nancy Stewart. Once drafted, Nancy will pursue a House Sponsor and a Senate Sponsor to submit our proposed Legislation. Once that is completed, our package will go through Legislative Drafting and assigned Bill numbers. The Bills must then be heard and approved by three (3) Committees in EACH Legislative body (a total of 6 Committees) before going to the floor for a vote. If the Bill fails in just one Committee, the Bill is dead. You will be called on to help support this important Legislation and the continuation of our “Tie-Down” Legislation to be filed as a separate Bill. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Now more than your voice and membership need to be heard and seen. Wishing you and your family a very happy, healthy and safe holiday season. May 2022 bring us all the best. ~ Stuart Berman

A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER As we wind down 2021 and prepare for 2022 – I just want to take a moment to wish you all a happy holiday season. 2022 will bring with it new challenges, new ways of doing some things, but all for the betterment of the community. I’m looking forward to the “powers that be” to approve budgets this month for 2022 and am excited to share with you what the projects will be that you can look forward to seeing. Join me in welcoming Nel Frank in our maintenance department; he will be giving the pools the TLC that they need, and that you deserve. We also want to welcome Nancy to our housekeeping team as she will be working hard to keep up with keeping everything clean and sanitized between events for you! Six months have come and gone – and I’m still just feeling blessed to have come to Tara

Woods! I’m certain that in 2022 we will continue bringing the magic back to this amazing community! November was out of this world crazy busy – with a lot of items accomplished, and still some more to come before the year is over. From the Craft Fair to the Quarter Auction, recognizing our amazing veterans in the community, Thanksgiving, the comedy show ‘Mentalmania’ – the list goes on – ALL of these November events were amazing and fun! A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who make these events happen, YOU are the magic that happens here! Until next year – be kind and love one another! Angi Cummins Community Manager, Tara Woods

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HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Kim Swanson Crime Prevention Practitioner and Community Deputy Buddy Bonollo shared many valuable tips with residents on how not to become a victim during the holiday season.

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SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY To those residents in our community who are recovering from an illness, we wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you out and about.

Pat Sparany, Jane Maher, Dennis Harper, Jerry McKay, Belle Berman 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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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year IMPORTANT TARA WOODS DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Ten members of the CERT team attended the training.

Dick Resh and Carol Schnepp practice CPR and using the AED

FREE SMOKE DETECTOR FIRE SAFETY SEMINAR FREE SMOKE DETECTOR

On Monday December 3rd, your CERT team will host the North Fort Myers Fire Department presentation of Fire Safety for our Community, sponsored by the American Red Cross. Each attendee will receive a free smoke detector. We will install the smoke detector in your home. This smoke detector has a 10-year battery—no need to replace annually. Sign up on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse, or call Lorraine Milligan at 239731-0346 for more info.

LIBRARY HOURS The Library in the Clubhouse will be open normal days and hours: Monday through Sunday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

ATTENTION VETERANS!! Many of you are not aware of USAA Auto and Home Insurance specifically designed for veterans AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS: spouses, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren etc. I can attest to the fact that the savings are substantial (for myself and my family) since becoming a member several years ago. You just need to call: 1-800-531-8722 to enroll. YOU SERVED – NOW YOU CAN SAVE! Sam Topping, U.S. Army

The distribution of the NEW Tara Woods 2021-2022 Resident Directory should begin in early December. I am pleased to announce that all of the “New Residents,” and “Corrections / Changes” listed below are in the new directory. “Property Sold,” and “Sunshine & Sympathy” residents names were deleted. Please Email any new additions, corrections and/or changes to haywood. gandy@gmail.com. Subject: Tara Woods 2021-2022 Directory Updates. It is important that you include your Lot #, Name, Address, Telephone Number(s), and your Home State. Updated resident information received after receipt of the New Published Directory will be available for review in editions of The Columns newsletters available on the Tara Woods website; www.twhoa.net. Thank you and have a wonderful, safe holiday. Community Directory Manager Haywood Gandy, 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot #643, Telephone 239-203-8685 (cell).

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CANS TO THE CURB Put your aluminum cans out to the curb on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month by 9:00 am. Our dedicated volunteers will pick them up. Why? – Revenue from the cans help fund your homeowners association. Recycling by “cans to the curb” it is good for us and our environment!

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NEW IMAGE CHORUS The only requirement to join the New Image Chorus is that you want the opportunity to meet your fellow chorus members and have some fun. You don’t have to be able to read notes and there are NO TRYOUTS. Just show up to a rehearsal. Rehearsals are Mondays from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM with a break about halfway through. You will have the songs we are going to be singing in front of you. Attendance is not taken. In the last two months, this writer has missed three practices. If you have to leave early or miss a rehearsal, just let one of the officers or the director know. Singing is good for the lungs and there is the

possibility that it can keep you healthy. So, if you’re looking for a good time JUST SHOW UP. We are taking the month of December off and rehearsals start again January 3rd. LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU IN THE CLUBHOUSE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 2022. REHEARSALS START AT 12:30 PM. Wishing you and yours a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. ~ Stuart Berman

RED HAT LADIES Come join us on Tuesday, December 7th, at LOS MARIACHIS IN PORT CHARLOTTE, 3575 Tamiami Trail. The sign-up sheet is on the board in the Clubhouse. We have Lunch, Cocktails, fun

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.

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and a social. It is at 1:00 PM. Hope to see some new faces. Any questions, call me, Patty Sparany at 239-652-3869.

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MOVIE NITE There will NOT be a movie in December. Too many activities going on to work us in. We’ll show a Great Movie on Saturday, January 29th.

Alda Gilbert Based on a True Story, “The Mule” starring Clint Eastwood. You won’t want to miss this one. Happy Holidays! ~ Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey

LOANER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Potty chairs, Shower seats and Crutches are available for community residents. Call one of the following: Frank Millette 543-2954, 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.

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CHRISTMAS GOLF CART PARADE Wednesday, December 8th.

5:00 PM – Line up in the Clubhouse parking lot (North) Christmas Cheer to share! 6:00 PM – Parade begins – Route posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse.

IMPORTANT – Due to the length of the parade going down every street, you are asked to not hand out food or drink to the golf cart participants along the route. This will eliminate any stopping, which causes delays and separation of the parade. I suggest you bring your goodies up to the social hour before the parade at 5:00 PM. Decorate your golf cart, bicycle or motorcycle and join the fun. Don’t forget to charge your golf cart. It’s no fun pushing it around the parade route. We need parade watchers to cheer us on, so come out in your driveway so Santa can wish you a Merry Christmas! Janet Daly, Activities Coordinator 239-567-2285

RESIDENT APPRECIATION DAY SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2022. There will be a Pirate-themed Parade so get your pirate costumes out and don’t forget to decorate your

golf cart. Additional details to follow. For our new residents, Resident Appreciation Day is a day to recognize and honor a member of the

community who has gone above and beyond to keep the MAGIC in TARA WOODS. ~ Stu Berman

ATTENTION SOFTBALL PLAYERS IN TARA WOODS! It’s time to knock the Dust off Your Spikes and Glove and defend Our Championship from Last season!!! There will be a Softball meeting on Saturday, December 4th, at 9:30 AM, at the

Clubhouse on the Verandah, to discuss our practice schedule. Games will be on Monday and Wednesday in Punta Gorda at 5:30 PM. We have the BEST fans in Our league,

and we look forward to seeing everyone. Thank You All For Your Support!!! ~ Larry Baldwin, Coach

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MID-ATLANTIC SOCIAL CLUB NEWS A hearty welcome to all of our new Mid-Atlantic Club members and a round of applause goes to the organizers of our Dessert Sale at the Quarter Auction. Barb Simonson and Barbara Werner-Lubick did a fabulous job; the desserts were exceptional and all the help from Club members was truly appreciated. Our Christmas/Holiday party will be Sunday, December 19th, at the Clubhouse starting at 4:00 PM. Check out our Club newsletter on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse for additional details. We look forward to hosting a rousing New Year’s Eve celebration for the community. Tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, November 30th, at Bingo, and at Saturday Morning Coffee. ~ Sue Clark

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MIDWEST CLUB Hello Midwesterners. Hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. Our Club is sponsoring the Tara Woods Christmas party. In case you get inquiries, there is a poster in the Clubhouse with the details. The Tara Woods Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 11th, from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM. A DJ with dancing will be provided for entertainment. Dinner will be served, and the menu consists of ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, a special surprise salad, and a Christmas cake. The price of the meal is $10.00 per person, and the party will be limited to 200 guests. The tickets went on sale Saturday, November 13th, and will be available at Tuesday Bingo, and will extend through Saturday Morning Coffee on December 4th, or until all the tickets are sold. We are also going to need volunteers to help with the Kitchen committee, Serving committee, Set-up/Decorating committee, and Clean-up committee. The sign-up sheets will be in the Clubhouse on the board. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, and Happy Kwanzaa to all of the residents and workers of Tara Woods. ~ Vicki Hoard

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NEW ENGLAND CLUB The New England Club Welcome Back Party was held on Saturday, October 23rd. A huge thank you again to Carol Malatesta for making us the most delicious meat sauce, and to Ron Proulx for making the penne pasta and babysitting the sauce all day long! Together, the two of them put on a fabulous meal for the Club to enjoy. Congratulations to Team #4, captained by Mike Renzulli, who were New England Trivia Champions for the night. A lot of Vermont Strong on that team!! And congrats to all the New England Bingo winners. The free raffle tickets for proof of COVID vaccine was a hit. I am very happy to tell you that all attendees of the party showed proof of vaccination except for two people. Outstanding! Our New England Christmas Party is Saturday, December 4th, but by the time this issue of The Columns comes out you want to have pre-paid for this party. Our next date to remember is Saturday, January 8th. At 9:00 AM we have to take down our beautiful tree. Please come help if you can. Also on January 8th is our “Glad We’re Not in New England” Party at 5:00 PM. Information for this party will possibly be given out at the Christmas party or posted on our New England bulletin board a couple of days after the Christmas Party. Happy Holidays! ~ Judy Machnicz

NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY CLUB On Sunday, December 5th, our NY/NJ Club will have our Christmas/Holiday party. Time is 5:00 PM. There will be a ham dinner. Please bring a dessert to share and as always BYOB. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse. ~ Teri Burt

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The Quarter Auction

The Quarter Auction for the benefit of The Day of Caring charity was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated. The Day of Caring Report As of November 8th, The Day of Caring envelope donations are $2,049.00. I am writing this on the Eve of the Quarter Auction. We hope the Quarter Auction adds to that. We are almost at capacity for seating at the Quarter Auction. Sue has done a fantastic job collecting donations. She has over twenty wonderful baskets and many Gift Certificates for Auction. We have many people to thank for the donations. 1. Where does the money go?

2. Catholic Charities uses it to give gift certificates for purchasing turkey or chicken at grocery stores for Thanksgiving dinners for the families. 3. The Fort Myers Rescue Mission houses and helps rehabilitate ninety homeless men. They also feed hundreds each day. Their donations go towards the meals. 4. Wake Up America uses the donations only for the care and maintenance of the vehicles they use every morning, except on Easter and Christmas, when they are used to collect perfectly good food that would otherwise be tossed, and distributes the food to numerous food banks in our area. All your donations are used very wisely.

Thanks to Judy Girty, Sheila Harris, and Sue Cook, for all their work to make this Quarter Auction happen. If you have not yet donated with the envelope drive and would still like to, we continue accepting donations till the first week of December. You can write checks to The Day of Caring or give cash. We would like to give checks to all three charities for Christmas too. We combine the donations from Pine Lake and Lake Fairways too. I will give you final totals in December. Thanks so much for all your generosity. Chris Olson Chairperson for The Day of Caring in Tara Woods.

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HERNANDEZ PRODUCE Residents check out Hernandez Produce who will be in the Clubhouse parking lot each Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, until April.

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TENNIS NEWS

DECEMBER 2021 Island Visitor Publishing BE SURE TO CHECK THE TENNIS BULLETIN BOARD ON A REGLAR BASIS FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS GOING ON WITH TENNIS ACTIVITIES.

TENNIS ASSOCIATION

TENNIS LEAGUES

Our first meeting of the Tennis Association was held on Saturday, November 27th, at 10:30 AM. We met at the tennis courts right after our social tennis. Because this issue of The Columns was written before our meeting took place, we don’t have any meeting results to report on at this time. ~ Ed Sandre and Greg Girard

Men’s League: White Team The Men’s White Team season started with a home game on Tuesday, November 9th. The team will be playing every Tuesday at 1:30 PM. The full schedule is on the Tennis Bulletin Board; check that schedule to see if we are playing at home or away, as half of our matches will be played at other communities. Since there has been no play with other communities for a year, we do not know what has changed in each community. We are all a year older, so we will have to see how well we match up to each team. Come out and cheer us on; we may need the support. ~ Fred Puhlfuerst

COURT MAINTENANCE If you see some improvements on the tennis courts, you can thank our Tennis Association Vice-President and Maintenance Man, Greg Girard. OPEN TENNIS The mixed doubles “Open Tennis” is played every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00 – 10:30 AM. The snowbirds are finally returning to Tara Woods, so there should be more tennis players showing up to play. All skill levels are welcome to join us on the courts and there is no need to sign up to play on those “Open Tennis” days. If you have an interest in playing tennis, stop by the courts and check us out.

Blue Team As was mentioned in the November issue of The Columns, there is no Men’s Blue Team from Tara Woods this season, so there will be no future articles. Women’s League The Women’s Team (the Angels) could not field enough players this season so there will not be any more articles to submit for The Columns.

TWIT (Tara Woods Inter-Community Tennis) (This article was written the first week in November so things may have changed before you read this article the first week in December.) We are getting ready to start TWIT mid-November. I realize some of you may not yet be back in Tara Woods, so let someone know that you would like to play and we will sign you up. We were still thinking about playing on Thursdays, since there is no women’s team using the courts. We could even start earlier, at 9:00 AM, or start at the old time at 10:30 AM. Tuesday may also be open. We have a few things to discuss before we start, so I will try to get everyone together to get a consensus on a few items. ~ Mike Renzulli ROUND ROBINS We tentatively are looking to have our first Round Robin on Sunday, December 19th. We hope that the newer tennis players in Tara Woods – and all of our current tennis players – will sign up and enjoy the fun of our Round Robins. Please check the bulletin board at the tennis courts for a sign-up sheet and put your name on the sheet to play in our first Round Robin of the season. ~ Greg Girard Submitted by Linda Engel

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ENTERTAINING NEWS So, Ladies and Gentlemen... December is a great month weather wise in SW Florida. It gets chilly at times, but there is no snow. Although I do think that, in the north, there is nothing better than sitting at a window drinking a cup of hot tea and watching the world turn white outside. Wow, what a great memory. Now on to Entertaining News – We are in rehearsals. Almost all of our cast have returned and are learning their lines. We will be taking a Christmas break from December 23rd, until January 3rd, (rehearsal that day); but cast, please keep studying and memorizing your lines because the month of January brings to us – not a gift, well a kind of gift – we will be off book. Yes, starting January, rehearsals will be without books and we will start using our props. In December we will be having an Entertainers

meeting also; it will be on Saturday, December 18th, following Saturday Morning Coffee in the little Meeting Room in the Clubhouse. To all residents, if you are curious about the Entertainers, come on out and visit us, either at this meeting or at one of our rehearsals. Hope to see all Entertainers at the meeting. Otherwise, I hope you all have a great Christmas and Holiday season and have a Happy Healthy New Year.

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.

“You’ll never really be great unless you aim high.” Stella Adler Pat Dunning, President of the Entertainers 239-240-5848 pdunning46@gmail.com

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BIRTHDAYS IN DECEMBER

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GARDEN CLUB The Craft Fair was Wonderful Thank you to Carol Shields for organizing the fair, our talented Tara Woods Crafters, and to everyone who helped make it a success. Hopefully the pandemic is behind us and 2022 will be a much more normal year. If you love gardens and are looking for something to do, we are fortunate to have beautiful gardens close by in Punta Gorda. When you feel like venturing out, visit the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens at www.peacerivergardens.org and you will be in for a special gardening experience. They are now open Tuesday thru Sunday. Also check out our own butterfly garden lovingly tended to and decorated by Diane West.

The Garden Club wishes everyone a Very Merry Safe Christmas And Happy Hanukkah. Rachelle DellaRocca 239-322-6386

December What to plant Bedding Plants: To add color to the winter garden, plant masses of begonia, impatiens, and geranium. Bulbs: Amaryllis is a popular plant for the holiday season. They can be forced to bloom now or planted outdoors for spring blooms. Herbs: Plant herbs that thrive in cool weather. Some to try are parsley, thyme, sage, dill, fennel, and cilantro. Vegetables: Reliable cool season vegetables to plant this month include celery, cauliflower, lettuce, cabbage, and carrot.

December What to do Poinsettias: One of the most popular holiday plants is poinsettia. Enjoy it indoors now; then plant in the garden to re-bloom next year. Irrigation: Plants may need irrigation if the weather has been warm and dry. Monitor for signs of stress and water only as needed. Fungal disease: Continue monitoring for brown patch and large patch fungal disease through May. Cultural practices are key in control. Houseplants: Inspect regularly for pests on indoor plants. Keep in mind that plant specific temperature, light, and humidity are key to ensuring that indoor plants thrive. Soil Test: If plants did not perform as desired this year or new plantings are being planned, a soil test may be a good idea. Compost: Composting is environmentally friendly and produces a beneficial soil amendment or mulch. Plant debris provides the carbon ingredient needed for successful composting. Pests: While cooler weather generally means fewer pests, some populations actually increase at this time of year. Continue monitoring and treat as needed. Holiday Trees: Consider enjoying a live southern red cedar and then plant it in the landscape when the holidays are over. Protect: Falling temperatures may require protection of tender orchids, impatiens, and tomatoes Excerpts from the Florida Gardening Calendar University of Florida.

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SHILOH SPEAKS It’s December 2021, the last month of the year, and I’m not a news commentator to bring up what has happened in the past eleven months. All I know is that in twenty-five days, it’ll be Christmas. Have you done your holiday shopping yet? I hope everyone had a safe year, which gave you a smile or a laugh, and a willingness to share with others on the upcoming New Year. Also, how we have to address Christmas in a different way. Such as, “Season’s Greetings”, “Happy Holidays”, “Wishing you good health and cheer”, or just getting it across that the traditional “Merry Christmas” is still the twenty-fifth of December or if you’re of another nationality. As for myself, I play it safe by wagging my tail or putting my paw out by giving a handshake, even though in today’s world we’re still very cautious on our traditional handshake and giving a fist bump. Still, I’m trying to learn how to do a fist bump. So, I’ll give you a tail bump. Or I’ll just roll over on my back and get a belly rub. Hmmm? Even though kisses are seldom, is mistletoe going to be a special order from Amazon? I’m still able to sneak out a wet one now and then or get an old-fashioned pat on the

head. We all have our way to express our joy during this holiday season, in some way, faith and form. In this segment of “Shiloh Speaks”, I give you a Doggie version of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Hopefully, you know the traditional version, but just a tweet by putting dog verses in place of it. Here goes…

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On the seventh day of Christmas Seven PORTUGUESE WATER SPANIELS a-swimming

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On the eight day of Christmas Eight GERMAN SHEPHERDS a-guarding

On the third day of Christmas Three FRENCH BULLS

On the ninth day of Christmas Nine POODLES a-prancing

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Well, my time is up for “Shiloh Speaks”. From me to my fellow readers, “Happy Holidays”, “Season’s Greetings”, and of course “MERRY CHRISTMAS”

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SPORTS, EXERCISE, and ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES It sure looks like Tara Woods is back in the swing of things. November was busy and there is lots to do in December and the coming year! Watch for all events/parties in The Columns, on the website (twhoa. net), and on posters in the Clubhouse. More information is offered at Saturday Morning Coffee and at Homeowner meetings. Pancake Breakfast is back! Fred Puhlfuerst and crew are ready to serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee on the second Saturday of the month from November – May, for only $5.00. November’s breakfast was enjoyed for free by Veterans, who also received a beverage cup from Hometown America. It was a great way to honor our resident veterans. The Christmas Golf Cart Parade should be on your calendar for Wednesday, December 8th, whether you are participating with your golf cart or sitting in your driveway waiting for Santa to appear. Gather at the Clubhouse parking lot at 5:00 PM. This is the time to share Christmas cheer, both verbal

To stay informed of events in Tara Woods:

and liquid (or gel) with your friends and neighbors. The parade starts at 6:00 PM and will cover every street in the community. Please do not offer goodies on the parade route. The Tara Woods Community Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 11th, hosted by the Midwest Club. A ham dinner is on the menu and entertainment is planned. There still may be tickets available at Saturday Morning Coffee and Tuesday before Bingo. See the poster in the Clubhouse for details. On Wednesday, December 15th, join the Clubhouse Ministries group for a Christmas Sing-A-Long in the Clubhouse at 6:30 PM. Here is your opportunity to celebrate Christmas singing your favorite Christmas carols with your friends and neighbors. All are welcome, whether you can sing or not! The New Year’s Eve Party on Friday, December 31st, will be hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Club. The poster for that party should be up in the Clubhouse with all the details and in this issue of The Columns.

- Read the posters on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. - Check the Clubhouse bulletin boards for meeting and event information and sign-up sheets. - 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! - 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. - Page 4 of the Directory lists the contact people for specific responsibilities under the Board of Directors that you can contact with any questions. To ensure a successful event, the following are some basic guidelines for planning the parties and events offered to our residents: - Put it on the website by contacting Lynn Lessmiller: lyncarmike@gmail. com. - Put it in The Columns by the 10th of the month before the event by sending the info to Linda Beaulieu: lindabluetw@gmail.com. - Notify Sound & Lighting for microphones, use of the big screen or other Sound & Lighting needs by contacting Frank Millette at

239-543-2954. - For Kitchen supplies contact Janet Daly, at least a week before the event at 239-567-2285 - As Activities Coordinator, I am available to meet with your committee early in the process to offer guidance in your preparations. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding the parties and events. Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year! Janet Daly, Activities Coordinator, janetdaly@yahoo.com, 239-567-2285

TAI CHI IMPORTANT NOTE: Beginning Tuesday, October 5th, Tai Chi classes meet the same days, Tuesday and Thursday, but at a new time 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. The time change is necessary to accommodate The Entertainers group. Tai Chi classes continue and are going strong in Tara Woods. A dedicated group of residents continued practice through the summer, under the patient and supportive guidance of our incredible instructor, Tony Fettig. Tai Chi students have progressed through the first twenty-four movements of the 108 movement set. As we head into full “season”, we look forward to welcoming back our snowbirds who began classes with us in April, as well as any newbies who would like to begin Tai Chi. Tony will help you get caught up with the rest of the class. Not familiar with Tai Chi? Here’s some info so you can decide if Tai Chi is right for you. When are classes? Tai Chi classes are FREE in the Tara Woods Clubhouse. Classes meet year-round Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. Who is teaching classes? Our instructor is Tony Fettig. Tony has twenty years martial arts experience (Tai Chi is a form of martial art) and ten years experience in Tai Chi, six 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? Who do I contact with questions? We ask that you sign up for classes. Contact Barbara Werner-Lubich, Tara Woods resident: Phone: 410-409-5874, Email: barbara.wernerlubich@gmail.com OR Deb Nespolo, Tara Woods resident: Phone: 401-309-1136, Email: debra.nespolo@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 outTai 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.

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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 at10:00 AM. Any questions, please contact Marcia Poveromo 239-560-9642.

WATER VOLLEYBALL!

The Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 2nd, at 1:30 PM, at 2760 Steamboat Loop. If you like to read and share books with friends, please join us for an hour of “book talk.” New members are very welcome! For more information, contact Marilyn Workman at 239-543-1168.

WATER AEROBICS

Thursdays & Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM

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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TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB Welcome Back! The Tara Woods Computer Club suspended its meetings with the start of the COVID restrictions in March 2020 but will resume on the first Thursday of December (December 2nd). Free computer classes for the owners, renters, and guests of Tara Woods will be 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. The first and third Thursday of each month will be devoted to Computer Basics. This is a complete course on how to use your computer but may have to be shortened to finish by the end of the season. The second and fourth Thursdays are reserved for General subjects and cover a single specific topic of interest. If there is a fifth Thursday in a month, it is an open question and answer session where you can ask

me almost anything you want. We will spend as much time as we need to on each topic, and the next topic to be covered will always posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. You can 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 have continued to provide my normal services in the park. 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. Please continue to be careful and stay healthy. I’m looking forward to seeing you. ~ Dave St. Laurent, The Computer Tutor

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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

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Don’t be afraid of pressure. Remember that pressure is what turns a lump of coal into a diamond. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith produces patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:3,4

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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS 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 Richard Breniser 330-418-6461 or rbreniser@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. For information contact Barbara J. Gilfillan

TENNIS ANYONE? Join other tennis players every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00-10:30 AM for friendly Tennis.

BUNCO

MEN’S POKER Wednesday in Meeting Room at Clubhouse. 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Contact George D’Allesandro, 239-543-8492.

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

BRIDGE

The Bridge group is looking for bridge players. We meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in the Card Room.

PING PONG

Looking for Players!

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

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.

HAND AND FOOT CARD CLUB

AGGRAVATION Meets in the Clubhouse Card Room

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

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.

GAME NIGHT Every Friday night at 7:00 p.m.

MAH JONGG

Different games can be played (All are easy to Learn) LEFT – CENTER – RIGHT (dice- 3-coin buy-in)(win-

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.

ner-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

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.

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. 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

Please check with the clubhouse for information on YOGA classes.

ITH... W O D U O Y LD WHAT WOU

? 0 0 $2, 0 Think about the possibilities! With $2,000, you could go on a cruise for two, use it toward a shopping spree, or buy a flat screen TV – just to name a few.

Cruise for two

Two laptops

Domestic flight

Outdoor Grill

Patio Set

Gazebo

Invite your friends to live at Tara Woods, and you could earn up to $2,000* when they purchase a new home.

CALL 239-731-1011 FOR DETAILS! *Referral reward restricted to Hometown America residents. Customer must register the resident who referred them at time of their initial visit. Residents whose referral purchases a new or special-order home will receive up to $2,000. Residents whose referral purchases a Hometown America-owned inventory home will receive up to $300. Residents whose referral purchases a brokered home will receive up to $100. Residents who refer will receive money after closing of escrow. Other terms and conditions may apply. Call 239-731-1011 for more details.

Flat Screen TV

Shopping Spree

THE COLUMNS

DECEMBER 2021

941.312.0665