Tara Woods- February 2021 by Brion Palmer

Volume 32 | NO 2

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FEBRUARY 2021

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INSIDE

Welcome New Residents

From The Board Room

Historical Tara Woods

Boxes for Military

Toy For Kids

Mobile Mammograms

18 Shilo Speaks Donate Blood

22 Entertainment Garden 25 Club 32 Calendar

TARA WOODS NATURE PHOTOS

By Lynn Lessmiller

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

Welcome to the following new residents. We hope to see you at the New Residents Orientation on Saturday, February 6th, in the Clubhouse Meeting Room at 10:00 AM. Corinne and Jose Baez Corinne and Jose Baez reside at Lot #416, 19667 Pandora Circle. They are from Brooklyn, New York and are part-time residents. Corinne works part-time as a caretaker while Jose is retired from an elevator company. They are the parents of three children and have five grandchildren. Corinne enjoys shopping, going to the beach and swimming in the pool, while Jose likes sitting at the pool and visiting friends in Naples.

Diane and Pete Finnemore Diane and Pete Finnemore live at 19470 Ganty Lane, Lot #204. They are full-time residents from Maine. Diane was an office worker and Pete worked for the Portland Fire Department. They have two children and one grandchild. Diane likes walking in the community and crafting, and Pete enjoys NOT shoveling snow.

Anne Jeffcott Anne Jeffcott is a retired nurse practitioner from Ohio who lives at 2832 Steamboat Loop, Lot #278. She is a full-time resident. Anne has two children and enjoys reading, dancing, and crocheting. She is thinking about learning Pickleball.

Patty Cusella and John McCosker Patty Cusella and John McCosker live at Lot #137, 19592 Savannah Road. They are part-time residents and come to us from New Jersey where they are still working, she as an insurance agent, and he in the defense department of the U.S. government. They have two children and four grandchildren. Patty likes going to the beach and doing crafting and John enjoys boating.

Nancy and Jim Lamson Nancy and Jim Lamson, originally from Maine, reside at Lot #624, 19344 Amelia Road. Jim works as an electrical contractor while Nancy works in the office of an electrical engineer. They are the parents of two children and three grandchildren. Both Nancy and Jim enjoy boating in the summer as well as gardening, hiking and walking. While in Florida, they also like to bicycle in the community.

Vera Day Vera Day resides at Lot #642, 2994 Tara Lakes Circle. She is a full-time resident from Michigan, where she retired as a registered nurse with occupational health. Vera has three children, three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In her spare time, Vera enjoys reading, playing cards, playing golf and bingo. She is thinking about Pickleball.

Barb Robinson and David Leeth Barb Robinson and David Leeth are part-time residents of Lot #194, 2550 Tara Boulevard. From Ohio, both are retired, she from Cintas Uniform and he as a sales manager. They are the parents of two children and four grandchildren. Barb enjoys sewing and exercising, and she and David like to travel.

The Welcome Committee strives to make new residents welcome in our community and to inform them of the many aspects of life here in Tara Woods. We look forward to sharing the magic of our community with you at New Residents Orientations, which are generally held on the first Saturday of each month in the Clubhouse at 10:00 AM. Any resident of Tara Woods is welcome to attend.

WELCOME TO TARA WOODS,

Mary Kivel

Co-Chair of The Welcome Committee

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FROM THE BOARD ROOM by Lou Happy February to all. Winter continues here, even as we find it difficult to receive any sympathy from our friends and families up north. At the January monthly meeting the Board reviewed our end of 2020 financial results. As the result of a great deal that the Board secured from Life Touch (photos), we were able to finish 2020 on budget. We are still operating under the modified by-laws approved September 8th, 2020. As a result of not being able to conduct full membership meetings, our 2021 budget will remain the same as our 2020 budget, which is the right thing to do. However, it is even more important that all caring residents sign up and contribute their membership ($15.00 per household) to help. Thank you to the many, many who have recognized the intrinsic value of membership. To others, consider this: is 4¢ per day per household a value? The Board continues to meet monthly with the Community Manager for our Community Improvement meetings. The results of the meetings are posted on our website and on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. What are Community Improvement meetings? They are a valuable written voice from the community and a voice to the Community Manager. Items discussed are Capital improvements necessary to improve our daily lifestyle and step up our community image, maintenance/updating and individual issues and concerns. As always, I or qualified Board members are available to join you with

any meeting or contact with the manager if you desire. Thank you to Ken Atkinson and his team for arranging an outdoor, physically distanced event, (The Yard Sale), that serves all our residents while supporting the wonderful Shuffleboard Group. HEADS UP – Tara Woods Hometown asks that we share the following information concerning residents renting out a home in the community. ‘No manufactured home may be subleased by residents without prior written consent of Community Management. Any subleasing without Community Owners’ written consent shall constitute a default by homeowner. …The prospective sub lessee must submit a completed application for residency along with a completed criminal background check form, no less than 30 days prior to the intended start of the sublease. The criminal background check must be approved prior to arrival of the prospective sub lessee(s) in the Community…’ This is a portion of the regulations; any specific questions should be directed to the Office at 239-731-1011. DID YOU KNOW THAT – Tara Woods has an active Welcoming Committee? A special thank you to our Welcome Committee, headed up by Mary Kivel and Bob Kuhns and to all their team members who are involved in welcoming new residents to our community. Great job! Lou Dunning, President loudunning2@gmail.com 239-240-5847

FMO NEWS: TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS Happy Ground Hog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and everything else that is celebrated in February. To be perfectly honest, it’s getting harder and harder to write something, when I can’t tell you about the wonderful meetings we were having, the things that we have learned, the information that is available, etc., etc., etc. The virus, unfortunately, has put a stop to all that. Even though we cannot be together, FMO leadership has been hosting a number of webinars to assist our HOA leaders and FMO leaders and providing information that is important to the membership. Just because we are not together it is still important that you maintain your membership in the FMO. The annual membership fee is $25.00 per year or 3 years for $65.00. I encourage everyone, if possible, to join or renew for three years. You not only save $10.00 over the annual membership but it is something you don’t have

to worry about for three years. Why join the FMO? Consider it your insurance policy that becomes your voice in Tallahassee. For pennies a day you and all FMO members, together, form a bond to protect our interests and our pocketbooks. It was the FMO that helped stop a sales tax on your monthly lot rent when our legislatures were looking for additional funding. It was the FMO that fought and continues to fight to ensure that we can have bingo in our communities. The list goes on and on. Applications and mail-in envelopes are on the back bulletin board in the Clubhouse or online at www.fmo.org. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Stuart Berman

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, Donna Phillips, Pam Harrington, Linda Janis, Claire Schwinn, Angie D’Alessandro, Carol West, and Lorraine & Bill Milligan. ALTERNATES: Frank Millette, Mike & Sheila Harris, Nina Lynes, Hilda Dienes, Gerri Linder, Nancy LeClair, and Joan 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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The Tara Woods Computer Club has suspended its meetings since the start of the COVID restrictions in last March. These meetings will resume on the first Thursday of the first month that the Clubhouse is open. 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 are 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 Thursday 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 be 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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HISTORICAL INFORMATION ABOUT TARA WOODS Like most of you, during our idle days, I have been looking through old files and sometimes tossing out but sometimes not. I found this article and thought that it might be interesting to most of Tara Woods. It is an article written about our history, about how The Columns and the TWHA came to be, also, where did Saturday Morning Coffee, cards, and our community volunteering get its roots. In April 2001, Kay Hall wrote an article titled THE BIRTH OF THE NEWS. It is so well written, I am just going to repeat it: In the fall of 1985, there were less than a dozen homes occupied in Tara Woods. The park manager suggested that the residents meet to plan some activities, both for their own benefit and as an attraction for potential buyers. The group formed an organization, later to become the Tara Woods Homeowners Association, and elected Dick Hall as its president. Several activities – Thursday night cards, Saturday Morning Coffee, Sunday potlucks, etc., were begun. When Dick Hall wanted to make sure everyone knew about the activities, he called on his wife, Kay, to type up a page, and they delivered it to each door. When Luv Andersen saw what a terrible typist Kay was, she took over as the typist and co-chairman. As the park grew, it soon was necessary to get help delivering the paper, and the Girtys took over a job that they continue to this day (remember this was written in 2001). The park was divided into areas, and other residents were recruited to help deliver newsletters. The staff grew to include reporters, typists and a photographer. Dining with Jan (Bouffard) was a popular column

that ran for several years. Rosemary Girty continues with the Sunbirds, as does Shirley Ringleben with birthdays and anniversaries. At that time the sales office was in the Clubhouse, and management allowed us to use the copier there for the newsletter. Gene Bell was in charge of copying, as well as setting up the calendar. As the park grew, so did the newsletter. When it became too much for a copy machine, the residents were faced with the problem of paying for printing or discontinuing the newsletter. That’s when the park manager offered to finance the paper, and the staff agreed. This meant a better-quality paper, better print, and pictures could be included. Management used it for advertising and sending it to prospective buyers. The size was limited to four pages, which meant setting priorities and sometimes cutting back articles. The newsletter needed a name, so a contest was held. The name that won was, fittingly enough, The Columns, and a design was created using The Columns of the Clubhouse as a masthead. (The Scarlet Letter was another suggestion, but it was voted down.) Under the leadership of former editors Jan Bouffard, Norm Britten, Marge Wills and Donna DeMarco, The Columns continued to grow, and is something the residents count on and look forward to receiving, whether here or up north. – Kay Hall I hope you all enjoyed this trip down memory lane for some and a history lesson for the rest of us. Contributed by Pat Dunning

THE DAY OF CARING REPORT FOR 2020 Our Annual Drive for the Day of Caring was a success, in spite of this year of COVID and our communities being shut down. The total donations received by the three communities was $14,059.00. By community, the donations collected were: Pine Lakes $8,800.00, Lake Fairways $3,131.00, and Tara Woods $2,128.00, totaling $14,059.00. Each of the 3three charities received $3,000.00 for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday and $1,700.00 for Christmas totaling $4,700.00 each. The three charities involved are Wake Up

America, Fort Myers Rescue Mission, and Catholic Charities. We cannot thank the generous people of Tara Woods enough for your generous contributions and support, especially in this past difficult year. Knowing you helped many in need reminds us all there is great good in this world. Bless you all. Chris Olson Proud to be the Representative of Tara Woods, for the Day of Caring Committee.

MOVIE NITE There will not be a movie night in February or March. Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey

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

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The Kitchen Committee is looking for four to six people to join the Committee as Saturday Morning Coffee hosts during the summer from May thru October. The position requires that you set up the Coffee the Friday before, pick up the donuts, bagels and rolls at Publix Saturday morning, serve the guests and clean up after. Your services would be needed one Saturday each month. Whether you are new or have lived here for years, this is a great opportunity to greet

old friends and get to know your new Tara Woods neighbors, while doing a needed and appreciated service for the community. If you would like to join us or would like to know more about it, please give us a call. Thank you! Janet & George Daly Chairpersons, Kitchen Committee since 2005 239-567-2285 janetdaly@yahoo.com

LOANER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Potty chairs, Shower seats and Crutches are available for community residents. Call one of the following: Frank Millette 239-543-2954, Joan Musso 856-498-0261, or Lorraine Milligan 239-731-0346

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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RED HAT LUNCHEON Tuesday, February 2nd, at Miceli’s Restaurant, 3930 Pine Island Road, Matlacha. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. Also, you can call me, Patty Sparany, at 239-652-3869.

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Protect Your Finances from “Cyberthieves”

You’ve no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping on your credit cards to actual theft from your financial accounts. This problem won’t go away anytime soon – but you can take steps to defend yourself. Here are a few suggestions: • Use multifactor authentication or other extra security options with online accounts. Many of your online accounts offer extra security by giving you the option to prove your identity in different ways. With mutifactor authentication, you must provide at least two different factors to prove your identity when you log in to an account. This additional layer of security provides you with much greater protection. • Be creative with passwords. Create different passwords for work, financial services sites, social media and email – and give each password some length and complexity. Consider passphrases – actual words combined with symbols and numbers (for example, “ThisIsAPassphrase!2468”), for sites that allow them. • Protect your computer and your key data. Keep your antivirus software updated. And don’t install bootleg or unlicensed software, which could infect your computer with a virus. Also, back up your important data. • Watch out for fake websites or apps. When making financial transactions, be sure you’re on the website of your bank or financial institution – and not on a fake site established by hackers. Your financial statements should have the legitimate website, so bookmark it and use it when doing anything with your accounts. Also, be careful when downloading apps – stick with those from established providers such as Google Play or the App Store. • Avoid “over-sharing” on social media. Cyberthieves constantly stalk social media platforms for information they can use to commit their crimes. You can help stymie them by limiting what you share online. It’s a good idea to keep your full name, address and birthday private. You might also avoid discussing your plans for upcoming vacations. And review your privacy settings periodically so that only people you know or approve can see your information. • Limit use of public Wi-Fi. Hackers often set up their own Wi-Fi networks in public areas, such as the computers found in hotel business centers. Ask an employee for the name of the legitimate network. And even when you use it, log off when you’re finished. • Don’t take the bait of “phishers.” Cyberthieves go “phishing” for sensitive information – usernames, passwords and account numbers – by sending communications, such as emails, purporting to be from a business or financial institution with which you often do business. They may claim your account was “suspended” or that an “unauthorized transaction” was made, and you’ll be asked to click on a link that takes you to what appears to be the company’s website. If you go along with this request, you could find malicious software being downloaded on your computer. But legitimate businesses generally won’t ask for account numbers or passwords unless you initiate the transaction. Other signs of phishing include threatening language, “urgent” requests, misspelled words or odd word choices. If an email does look suspicious to you, delete it without opening it. This list is not exhaustive, but by putting these steps to work, you can at least reduce the risk of becoming victimized by cybercriminals.

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So, Ladies and Gentlemen... here we find ourselves in the midst of winter. But alas, no shoveling, no scraping ice off our cars – how sad for us, right? NO WAY. We are relishing the lovely winter weather appreciated by all of us in Florida. We also find ourselves very close to the opening of our annual play; and like I said last month, we need to explain the protocol for the audience now that we are living within COVID19. We will be selling seats to our performance at Saturday Morning Coffee only. Since we are still dealing with physical distancing, our Clubhouse is limited to 50 people inside. Since we have to account for all, we will be limited to an audience of 36 people per performance, yes you heard correctly. Unless the protocol changes, this is the limit we are required to observe. The regulations require us to do the following: 1. At this time, we can only allow people from inside our community to our performance. 2. Seats will be selected at the time of purchase; seats go on sale starting Saturday, February 20th. 3. Seats (no paper tickets) will be $8.00 per person, purchased only at Saturday Morning Coffee, unless otherwise arranged with Pat Dunning. 4. There will be three performances to select from, Friday & Saturday nights at 7:00 PM, also a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. And only 36 seats will be sold per performance. 5. NO SEATS (TICKETS) WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. 6. Doors will open one-half hour before performance, with assigned seats – no exceptions

7. Masks will be required inside the Clubhouse. 8. Temperatures will be taken at the door, any over 100.4 will be turned away regardless of having purchased a seat or not. 9. An usher will escort you to your selected seat. 10. As usual with our performances, no food or drinks are allowed. While I realize these protocols are sounding rigid, I hope that you understand that we are adapting to the regulations set by Hometown that permit us to have the show go on. We are trying to make the best we can of a bad situation. We do hope that those who get to see our show enjoy themselves, and that the whole community looks forward to our next season when things “go back to normal”, and we can include everyone from inside and outside our community as part of the audience. Because without you, the audience, we are not complete. So, this year, we are somewhat incomplete; like everything this past year – not quite “normal”. A person with a sharp tongue will eventually cut themselves. Pat Dunning, President of the Entertainers 239-240-5848 or 239-599-4490 (if you call this number, you must announce yourself) pdunning46@gmail.com

ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES Let’s hope for a brighter outlook as the vaccine for the Coronavirus becomes more readily available and easier to get. It may still be a few months off, but we can start looking for the light at the end of the tunnel soon. While we continue waiting, it’s still prudent to follow pandemic guidelines and wear masks, maintain social distancing and avoid gathering in large groups for the safety of everyone around you, as well as yourself. To end the year 2020 on a good note, here are the winners of the Christmas House Decorating:

First Place: Craig & Fran Harney, Woodfield Circle, Lot #119 Second Place: Russell Daly, Tara Blvd., Lot #223

Third Place: Rick & Shelly Lubich, Woodfield Circle, Lot #153 This was a difficult decision for the impartial judges who spent a lot of time riding around in the evenings looking at all the beautifully decorated homes. So many people decorated, which was wonderful. In spite of all that was happening, the Magic of Tara Woods prevailed. Thank you for keeping the spirit of Christmas alive this holiday season. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding the non-parties and events. Janet Daly, Activities Coordinator janetdaly@yahoo.com 239-567-2285

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BOXES FOR MILITARY 2021 We again are going to send boxes out to service men and women of relatives of Tara Woods residents. Last year, we sent out nine boxes and they are always appreciated. Ann Scott will handle getting volunteers to bake the cookies that we include. We will need help to cover the costs of the other items we put in the boxes and the $15.05 postage per box. Any contributions would be appreciated, and Beth Ferris is collecting for those expenses and she will be glad to pick them up as well. I’ve included a few photos to show

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THANK YOU TARA WOODS RESIDENTS Another North Fort Myers Fire Department (N.F.M.F.D.) Toy Drive founded by “Bicycle Man, Jack Boylan” has been a huge success. When we worried about COVID affecting the local less fortunate children this Christmas, we put our heads together and came up with a plan, and Tara Woods residents kept the spirit going. This has been the best year ever in my three years of being involved. Besides all the toys we had eleven bikes!!

If you did not get a chance to read last year’s thank you letter from N.F.M.F.D. (posted in the Clubhouse), the toys get distributed to the children with the help of North Fort Myers Baptist Church. N.F.M.F.D wraps specific toys and games for the residents of LARC, which is a residence for individuals with developmental disabilities. Also, I am to deliver to our residents a special thank you from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and N.F.M.F.D. for the more than generous Publix gift

cards that they used for their holiday meals while away from their families. We could go on and on because we are so overwhelmed with the generosity and outreach of our residents here in Tara Woods. Many thanks and God bless all of our residents. Linda Hoos and Frank Millette

Can’t wait till next year!

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February is the shortest month, (28 days to be exact for the year 2021; the next Leap Year will be 2024) in our twelve-month calendar cycle. In fact, there are some fun facts about February that somehow are overlooked. So, in this segment of “Shiloh Speaks” I’m addressing these facts. 1) How many times have we spelled February wrong? They state that February is one of the most misspelled words in the English language. 2) Black History month is in February, which falls in the second week in February. 3) February is American Heart Month. 4) February got its start as a spring cleaning festival. Well, sort of “Februa” was an early Roman festival and cleansing ritual held on February 15th. 5) It’s the only month that can pass without having a full moon, but the last time was 1999. This year, the full moon will be a Snow Moon, and reaches peakness fullness at 3:19 AM on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. The next full moon will be in 2037. 6) Did you know that February, March, and November always start on the same day of the week unless it is Leap Year. 7) Those who were watching the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, when The Beatles made their first American Television appearance – joined over 73 million Americans. 8) Valentine’s Day (February 14th) did not start on a romantic note, according to historians. The day, now synonymous with “love”, probably began as a festival in ancient Rome. Even though it may be more commercial than romantic now, I would estimate that Americans spend more than $18 billion on gifts, flowers, cards, chocolates, (none for us – it’s toxic) etc. on Valentine’s Day, and in the U.S. buy cards for our cat or dog and gifts too. 9) Who can forget that the first Sunday in February is Super Bowl Sunday. It started in 1991. It’s going to be a lot different this year – where we may see fans in the stands as cardboard cutouts? 10) Speaking of snacks, February is also recognized as National Snack Month.

Well, my time is up for this segment of “Shiloh Speaks” and just wanted you to have some paws up on some top interesting facts happening for the shortest month of the year. On my final note, I have to put my nose to the ground to hunt on Tuesday, February 2nd, for Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day. So, in turn, we can find out whether winter will last six more weeks or call it quits early. In other words, if he encounters his shadow – six more weeks of winter weather – but if he doesn’t, spring is just around the corner. So, I better be very, very, very, quiet when I’m on the hunt for him/her on the 2nd – but it’s hard to imagine him here in Florida, our Sunshine State. So, remember to pick up after us – it’s your Tara Woods Community. “KEEP IT CLEAN” To conclude, I’ll give you my Valentine’s Day Poem to all my two-legged owners who own four-footed furry friends. Happy Tails, Shiloh See you next month

A Thank You to my favorite human friend on Valentine’s Day For letting me be there for you on your good days and bad For playing with me when I need a playmate For taking me on fun walks and on rides For feeding and watering me every day For treating me with kindness to see me at the end of your day For being my friend Happy Tails, Shiloh

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SPORTS, CARDS, and CRAFTS TENNIS NEWS BE SURE TO CHECK THE TENNIS BULLETIN BOARD ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS GOING ON WITH ALL TENNIS ACTIVITIES. TENNIS ASSOCIATION Nothing new to report this month. – Ed Sandre Note that we have not had our usual monthly Tennis Association Meetings since last February 2020. MAINTENANCE The wind screens and coverings over the bleachers have now been put up. One of the score posts was very brittle – because of so much exposure to our Florida sunshine – so a new score post has been installed, thanks to Greg Girard and Fred Puhlfuerst. MISC. NEWS For people who are new to Tara Woods, we have “open mixed doubles tennis” from 9:00 – 10:30 AM every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. All skill levels are welcome to join us on the courts. If you have an interest in tennis, stop by the courts and check it out. TENNIS LEAGUES Men’s League As stated last month – and which will be the case for the rest of the season – there is nothing new to report this month for any of the Men’s League teams, as there is no league activity because of the coronavirus. Women’s League Women’s Team – Angels There is nothing new to report this month for the Women’s League, as there is no league activity because of the coronavirus. Please be aware that the women still play tennis on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 10:30 AM. If

you are new to Tara Woods and want to learn about our team, come on out to the tennis courts on one of those days. – Linda Engel TWIT (Tara Woods InterCommunity Tennis) Because there is no league tennis competition this year, we have been playing TWIT every Thursday since December 3rd. As a member of the TWIT group, I am enjoying the tennis competition. I get to play 24 games every Thursday morning – 8 games with 3 different partners during my match. Even though I strive to play my best, some weeks I move down a level, but other weeks I move up a level. That’s the premise of TWIT: the better you play, the higher level you attain. TWIT consists of 4 players playing on each court; they are designated as Player #1, #2, #3, and #4. During the match, the “team” of Player #1 and Player #2 plays 8 games against the “team” of Player #3 and Player #4. After 8 games, the number of games won for each player is written on the score sheet. After those first 8 games, Player #1 now plays with Player #3 as a partner and they play against the “team” of Player #2 and Player #4. After those 8 games, the number of games won for each player is again written on the score sheet. For the last matchup, Player #1 will have Player #4 as a partner. Again, the number of games won for each player is written on the score sheet – for a total of 24 games played by each person. At the end of the match that day, the player with the most games won moves up to the next level the following week, and the player with the least games won moves down to a lower level. As of this writing, we now have 20 players (five

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 541-840-4430.

levels) playing TWIT. Because we recently added 4 new players, that additional group of players started at 8:30 AM for their first match. From now on we will be using a rotating schedule each week. At some point each level will take a turn starting at the 8:30 AM time slot for that week’s match while the other four courts will continue to start at 10:30 AM. To set up another group, we need an additional 4 players. If you would like to join our TWIT group, be sure to sign up on the sheet posted on the Tennis Bulletin Board or talk to Mike Renzulli. TWIT is designed for intermediate tennis players and is organized and run by Dick Heffron and Mike Renzulli. – Linda Engel ROUND ROBINS Our second Round Robin of the season was scheduled for January 24th. I have nothing to report on that event because this article was submitted to The Columns prior to the day it was played. As we continue season play and more members arrive at Tara Woods, we hope participation in tennis events will resume with more members present. The third Round Robin is scheduled for February 28th. I will post a sign-up sheet on the Tennis Bulletin Board about two weeks before the scheduled play date. Continue to check the Tennis Bulletin Board for all tennis information. – Dale Holat, Round Robin Coordinator Submitted by Linda Engel

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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS

THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONTINGENT ON THE CLUBHOUSE REOPENING FULLY EUCHRE CLUB BINGO AT BUNCO Meets on Wednesday Nights Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us TARA WOODS In the Clubhouse Card Room at 7:00 PM. every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Card

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 Diane Gibson at 603-244-0536 or at dmg9548@gmail.com

LINE DANCING

Line Dance Class Come join us for lots of fun and great exercise! Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Clubhouse. 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 Frank Millette 543-2954

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

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. Masks are required, but the laughs are free. 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 John D’Amico at 239-731-7928 or danyyankees1@comcast.net.

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.

50¢ to buy in, but offers some “big” prize money!

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 1:00 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 George Stelling, 731-6709

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 Bonnie Abend, 217-0707, or Janelle Wissler, 770-2686. We hope you will come and participate in making ceramics with us. Come join the fun. Bonnie Abend

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.

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TARA WOODS 2020-2021 DIRECTORY INFORMATION Please review your information in the directory and email any additions, corrections and/or changes to haywood.gandy@gmail.com. Subject: Tara Woods 2020-2021 Directory Updates. It is important that you include your Lot #, Name, Address, Telephone Number(s), and your Home State. New residents, name changes / corrections, phone number additions / changes, misc. changes, property sold, Sunshine/Sympathy and deletions to the directory will be updated and published in monthly editions of “The Columns.” Online editions of “The Columns” are available on the Tara Woods website. www.twhoa.net. Thank you, Community Directory Manager Haywood Gandy, 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot #643, Telephone (cell phone) 603-557-8335. TARA WOODS 2020-2021 RESIDENT DIRECTORY UPDATES - (FEBRUARY 2021)

TARA WOODS BINGO PROTOCOL Because we want everyone who wants to play Bingo to feel safe, and, more importantly, to BE safe, Bingo at Tara Woods will follow the CDC Guidelines and Hometown America’s requirements pertaining to the Clubhouse. These restrictions will be strictly adhered to and there will be no exceptions! • Tables will be sanitized prior to admission. • All workers will wear masks and gloves. • There will be only one (1) entry door and it will open at 5:45 PM. • Maximum people allowed in the hall is 50, including workers. • Temperatures will be taken at the door. Anyone with a temperature over 100.4 degrees will not be admitted. • Everyone must wear a mask when not in their seat at their table. • Only residents of Tara Woods can play. Visitors and/or guests are not allowed. • Proof of residency will be required at the door, such as your Tara Woods name tag or Florida ID showing your street address in Tara Woods. • Tables and chairs have been arranged to provide for social distancing and must not be moved or changed. • Due to the limited seating, there will be no saving seats for anyone. • There will be no concessions for now, but you may bring your own snacks and beverages. If anyone refuses to comply with these provisions, they will be asked to leave. Should they refuse to leave and cannot be persuaded to do so by others, the Bingo session will be terminated, and the hall will be vacated. No refunds will be given. These are very trying times and many of us are ready for something to change. If we all do our part and follow these guidelines, we can stay safe and have some fun. If you have any questions, call Polly Brown at 239-246-2391.

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2021 is starting out with many challenges I hope everyone and all of your loved ones are well. Personally, I am still very concerned about the virus, and since the majority of our events involve bringing in people from the outside, at this time, I do not feel that can be done safely. Because of this, I do not see any reasons to even attempt to have a meeting. Under normal circumstances, we would be planning our luncheon, I know some people have been going out to a restaurant, but again my choice is to wait it out. I do not believe it is worth the risk. Hopefully, the vaccine will help the numbers of those positive to reduce and make it safer to start planning. I want to thank Linda Hoos for all her hard work in our Butterfly Garden. Please take advantage of its beauty. Did you know Florida has a breeding population of Monarch butterfly that doesn’t migrate?

GARDEN CLUB

A warm climate and continuous growing season keep the species hanging around throughout the year in southern Florida. And monarchs migrating from Canada and the northeast, like many tourists, come and stay, bolstering the population. Although the north and central Florida cold winter temperatures can kill them, monarchs from south Florida and those migrating from Mexico repopulate the area. But some of the north Florida population join the eastern U.S. migratory population that fly over the Gulf of Mexico. You can watch them muster in October at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, one of the top five viewing sites for monarch migration in the United States. Stay Safe. Rachelle DellaRocca, 239-322-6386

WHAT TO DO

Lawns: Fertilize lawns this month. Choose one (not a weed & feed) with no or very little phosphorus unless a soil test indicates the need for it. A fertilizer with controlled-release nitrogen will give longer lasting results. Grasses for Florida lawns: Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass. Prune Roses: Roses should be pruned this month to reduce and improve the overall form. After pruning, fertilize and apply a fresh layer of mulch. Blooming will begin eight to nine weeks after pruning. Fertilize Shrubs and Palms: Spread fertilizer evenly over the soil surface and water in. Follow with a fresh layer of mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Hold off pruning cold-damaged branches until new growth starts. Lawn Weeds: Apply a pre-emergent weed killer (not a weed and feed) to lawns this month to prevent germination of warm season weed seeds. Apply when temperatures rise to 65°F for 4-5 days. Timing is important for good

control. Spray: When avocados and mango have lost 2/3 of blossoms, spray copper fungicide to control anthracnose. Fruits: If not done in January, fertilize fruit trees including citrus now.

WHAT TO PLANT

Bedding Plants: Good performers in South Florida’s mild winter include impatiens, verbena, dianthus, strawflower, and lobelia. Bulbs: Many bulbs can be planted now. Divide large-crowded clumps. Provide adequate water to establish. Some to try are Amazon lily, crinum, and agapanthus. Ground Covers: Consider replacing areas of grass with drought tolerant, low maintenance ground covers. Vegetables: Begin planting warm season crops this month. Sweet potato, cantaloupe, eggplant and squash can be started while temperatures are cool. Excerpts from the University of Florida Gardening Calendar for South Florida Complete information can be found online: http://solutionsforyourlife. ufl.edu/lawn_and_garden/calendar/

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JOKES

NOW THAT I’M OLDER

1. A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.

Just had to share, now that I’m older...

2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.

1. My goal for 2020 was to lose 10 pounds. Only have 14 to go.

3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still. 4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because it was a was a weapon of math disruption. 5. The butcher backed into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his work. 6. No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery. 7. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering. 8. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart. 9. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie. 10. A backward poet writes inverse. 11. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion. 12. Don’t join dangerous cults: Practice safe sects. Contributed by Bonnie Abend

2. Ate salad for dinner. Mostly croutons and tomatoes. Really just one big round crouton covered with tomato sauce, and cheese. FINE, it was a pizza... OK!? 3. A recent study has found women who carry a little extra weight live longer than men who mention it. 4. Kids today don’t know how easy they have it. When I was young, I had to walk nine feet through shag carpet to change the television channel. 5. Remember back when we were kids and every time it was below zero outside they closed school? Yeah, me neither. 6. I may not be that funny or athletic or good looking or smart or talented. I forgot where I was going with this. 7. I love aging, I learn something new every day and forget five other things. Pass this along to anyone who could use a chuckle today.

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WATER VOLLEYBALL!

WATER AEROBICS

Thursdays & Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM

8:00 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

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.

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

CLUBHOUSE MINISTRIES Contingent upon the Clubhouse reopening fully 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

Inspiration Hour When God measures a man, He puts the tape around the heart instead of the head. The Lord sees not as man sees, for man looks on the appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7

RECYCLING 101 When in Doubt – Throw it out! No Styrofoam! Especially NO plastic bags! They can be deposited at Publix in the green bins outside as well as Styrofoam egg cartons. Did you know soda cans can be picked up on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month by volunteers? They are sold and the money helps fund OUR Homeowners Association. Did you know, that if you include an unrecyclable item in your bin, the recyclers must go through it by hand and pull them out, otherwise the entire load goes in the trash! Approved recyclables include: • Paper - (excluding shredded, waxed, metallic or soiled). • Cardboard - (excluding those with a waxed coating). • Plastic - (excludes plastic bags, styrofoam, hazardous materials). • Glass - green, brown and clear are all acceptable. • Cans - Aluminum or steel (tin) - Homeowners Association will also pick up your aluminum cans on the 1st and 3rd, Saturday of the month curbside. For additional information, go to: http://leegov.com/solidwaste/residential/recycling

BREAKING NEWS 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 CANS TO THE CURB!!!

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ANNIE IS BACK! MONDAYS starting January 11th until April 19th AQUA ZUMBA will be held @ 9:00 am (weather permitting) in the exercise pool. Come and join in the fun, laughter and exercise. Any questions call Annie @ 716-381-7590 Facebook (like) my page, Zumba for updates!

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February 2021 TARA WOODS CLUBHOUSE CALENDAR Sunday

Monday

7 1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

Tuesday

Wednesday

8:00AM WATER AEROBICS

8:00AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.

8:30AM -11:30 AM PLAY REHEARSAL

10:00 AM SHUFFLE BOARD

2:00 PM TWHOA BOARD MEETING

6:45 PM BINGO

8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

8:00 AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.

8:30 AM -11:30 AM PLAY REHEARSAL

10:00 AM SHUFFLE BOARD

Friday

8:00AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.

8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

1:00 PM -3:00 PM TABLE TENNIS

10:00 AM LINE DANCING

1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

Groundhog Day

Thursday

10 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

11 8:00AM EXERCISE FOR SRS. 1:00 PM -3:00 PM TABLE TENNIS 1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

8:00 AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.

Valentine's Day

8:30 AM -11:30 AM PLAY REHEARSAL

10:00 AM SHUFFLE BOARD

President's Day

6:45 PM BINGO

21 1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS 8:30 AM -11:30 AM PLAY REHEARSAL Washington's Birthday

28 1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

8:00 AM EXERCISE FOR SRS. 10:00 AM SHUFFLE BOARD

12 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS 10:00 AM LINE DANCING

6 7:45 AM COFFEE 8:45 AM GENERAL MEETING ALUMINUM CAN PICK-UP DAY

13 7:45 AM COFFEE 8:45 AM GENERAL MEETING

Lincoln's Birthday

6:45 PM BINGO

10:00 AM SHUFFLE BOARD

Saturday

17 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

18 8:00AM EXERCISE FOR SRS. 1:00 PM -3:00 PM TABLE TENNIS 1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

24 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

25 8:00AM EXERCISE FOR SRS. 1:00 PM -3:00 PM TABLE TENNIS 1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

7:45 AM COFFEE

10:00 AM LINE DANCING

ALUMINUM CAN PICK-UP DAY

8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS 10:00 AM LINE DANCING

8:45 AM GENERAL MEETING

7:45 AM COFFEE 8:45 AM GENERAL MEETING

6:45 PM BINGO

TARA WOODS RULES OF THE CLUBHOUSE DUE TO COVID - 19 CLUBHOUSE LOCKED 10:00 PM. Jan 2021 Mar 2021 MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES TO WEEKDAYS S BE MHELD T W T F S ONLY.S(EXCEPTION, M T W SATURD T F S AY COFFEE) EVENTS MAY BE HELD ON WEEKENDS, PERMISSION 1 WITH 2 1 2 FROM 3 4 MANAGEMENT. 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TEMPURATURE CHECKS, SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKS ARE MANDATORY. (EXCEPTION, FOOD OR DRINK.) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 MUST SUPPLY OWN CUE STICKS, BIBLES, MATS, ETC... INDOOR FACILITY LIMIT - 50 PEOPLE. OUTDOOR - NO LIMIT. 17 CHECKS, 18 19 20MASKS, 21 22 23 22MANDATORY 23 24 25 26 27 KITCHEN USE: TEMPERATURE GLOVES21 ARE . NEED ICE? SAME RULES APPLY. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 ANY ACTIVITY WEEKDAY EVENINGS, AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 31 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS WILL BE PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT.