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Valentine’s Day The Tara Woods Valentine’s Day party was held on Monday, February 14th, hosted by the New England Club. In attendance were twenty-four couples who were recognized for fifty years or more of wedded bliss. Congratulations to all of them: Elaine & Lee Zacek, Bea & Gary Sponseller, Linda & Michael Renzulli, Vi & Norm Raymond, Sue & Ron Proulx, Gaye & Larry Noffsinger, Kate & Charles Miklovich, Audrey & Barry Maberry, Jackie & Jim Liberty, Barbara & Peter Krilivsky, Connie & Denny Knebel, Barb & Bill Goodhue, Beth & Ken Ferris, Pat & Lou Dunning, Angie & George D’Alessandro, Sandy & Jim Dahlhofer, Fran & Mike Curtis, Doreen & Jim Choquette, Shirley & Moe Chouinard, Bev & Jim Brockhagen, Judy & Richard Binkowski, Sandy & Bill Bennett, and Sue & Bill Armbruster. Special recognition was given to Mary & Amos Green who will be celebrating sixty-eight years of matrimony this year!!!
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Thank you to the many New England Club members who helped set up on Sunday and Monday and helped clean up on Monday. Thank you, party-ops guys – outstanding job as always!! There are far too many committee members to mention here, but you know who you are. You are the core of the New England Club, and the officers thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts. Our DJ, John Nichols, was outstanding as always. Thank you to Lou Dunning, for taking pictures and to Jeff Lessmiller, for his sound and lighting expertise. The New England Club thanks all who attended, and we hope you enjoyed yourselves! Judy Machnicz
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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new residents!! We hope you are all getting settled in and can soon start enjoying the magic of Tara Woods. It was great to see so many of you at our last Orientation. In fact, it was our largest one yet. The room was filled to capacity. What fun!! If you missed that one, or any previous ones, you are encouraged to come to our next Orientation which will be on Saturday, March 12th, at 10:00 AM in the Clubhouse Meeting Room. We have a wealth of information to share with you. We hope to see you there. All are welcome!! Bob and Neil Almeida Bob and Neil reside on Lot #335, 2814 Cloister Street Neil is Bob’s son, and they are full-time residents from Massachusetts. Bob is retired from running a fuel company. Neil is working from home doing billing. In their spare time, Bob enjoys playing pool and horseshoes while Neil enjoys TikTok. Lisa Cranston and John Trebish Lisa and John reside on Lot #392, 2765 Steamboat Loop as part-time residents from Ontario, Canada. They have two children. Lisa is a retired teaching consultant for early years. John is a retired magna seating director. In their spare time, they both enjoy pickleball, golf and riding their bicycles.
has one child and two grandchildren. Kathy is now retired but was the owner of an aviation service. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading, and exercising.
grandchildren. Judi is retired from the dental insurance field and also retired military with six and one-half years in the Navy. Terry is a retired chief engineer for a nursing home. Willie is a retired caterpillar tractor operator and served in the 82nd Airborne. Thank you, Judi, and Willie, for your service. In her spare time, Judi enjoys ceramics while Terry enjoys tinkering with his golf cart. Willie, at ninety years old, enjoys shuffleboard, ping pong and the pool. Sarah Oakley Sarah resides on Lot #53, 19561 Cotton Bay as a full-time resident from Virginia. Sarah has one child. Sarah is a retired histology technician. In her free time, Sarah enjoys sewing, embroidery, decoupage, and quilting.
Sally and Mark DeGraaf Sally and Mark reside on Lot #288, 2872 Steamboat Loop. They are parttime residents from Michigan. They have one child and two grandchildren. Sally is a housewife and retired bookkeeper for the business she and Mark owned. Mark is a semi-retired builder who owned his own business. In her spare time, Sally is a line dance instructor. In his spare time, Mark enjoys hunting, fishing, and carpentry.
Patricia and Gordon Wade Patricia and Gordon reside on Lot #684, 19288 Potomac Circle. They are full-time residents from Indiana. They have two children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Patricia has been a speech pathologist for thirty-eight years, and Gordon has been a high school teacher for thirtyseven years. In her spare time, Patricia enjoys reading and the sunshine. Gordon enjoys playing golf, cards, and fishing. Additional photos of new residents
WELCOME TO TARA WOODS, Barbara Krilivsky and Linda Kasdorf, co-chairs of the Welcome Committee
Sandra and Tom O’Hara Sandra and Tom, better known as Whitey, reside on Lot #350, 2825 Orlenes Street. They are part-time residents from Massachusetts. Sandra and Tom have six children and ten grandchildren. Sandra is currently working as a massage therapist. Tom is working as an electrician/project manager. In her spare time, Sandra enjoys golf, walking, riding her bike and boating. Tom enjoys golf and boating. Linda and Ricky Gunnoe Linda and Ricky reside on Lot #112, 19663 Woodfield Circle. They are full-time residents from West Virginia. Linda and Ricky have three children and six grandchildren. Linda is currently looking for work as a medical assistant. Ricky is working as a machine operator. In her spare time, Linda enjoys eating out at new places and walking the beach. Ricky enjoys spending his free time with his shark tooth collection. Judi, Terry and Willie Long Judi, Terry and Willie reside on Lot #289, 2876 Steamboat Loop. Willie is Terry’s father. They are full-time residents from Pennsylvania. Judi and Terry have four children and two
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Kathy Rabassi Kathy resides on Lot #192, 2541 Macon Circle, as a full-time resident originally from Pennsylvania. Kathy
Everyone’s Welcome We look Forward to seeing you!
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FROM THE BOARD ROOM by Lou Your Tara Woods Homeowners Association has had a very busy month. The TWHA is driven by one thing – volunteers! Thank you to the many residents who stepped up to do their part in ensuring a successful TWHA and Community. It literally does take a village. I’m reminded of that every day when I meet and talk with so many residents. Your advice, thoughts and feedback are important not only to me but to the entire Board. Your Homeowners Association is YOUR bridge to Hometown America. Recently the publisher of The Columns newspaper stopped in to recognize and thank the people who make The Columns newspaper possible for us every month. There were nearly forty folks there. It is an excellent example of each person doing their part, and when added together, they produce and deliver a monthly newspaper that makes us all proud. Membership in your Homeowners Association continues to grow. If you are already a member, we all thank you. If you want to get on board, the annual dues are still just $15.00 per household. Don’t wait – see or contact our Membership Secretary, Barbara Werner-Lubich or any Board member. Even with prices rising on everything, your Board has managed to keep the dues steady at $15.00. This
is no small feat in this current environment. Your Board is doing their part and asks that you do your part by joining. Also, a special thank you to all the Clubs and groups that have stepped up to sponsor and run events for our enjoyment. As some of our residents start thinking about heading north, remember one thing: to stay informed and up to date on all happenings here in Tara Woods, take along the TWHOA website (www.twhoa.net). You won’t miss out on a thing. The website is full of good and necessary information. Of course, TWHA members have full access to the entire website. Be sure to register on the website before you leave for the summer. HEADS UP – you might have noticed some differences as you enter the Clubhouse from the portico. All information, brochures, coupons, Florida weekly newspaper, The Columns newspaper, etc. have been relocated to the library. In addition, the “aluminum can tab box” and the “lost and found bin” are now also located in the Library. DID YOU KNOW THAT – Pursuing perfection, rather than progress, can set you up for a life of disappointment and inevitable failure. Strive for progress, not perfection. Lou Dunning, President 239-240-5847, loudunning2@gmail.com
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CERT NEWS Your Tara Woods CERT team had a busy February. We want to congratulate six of our team members who completed the five-day basic training at Del Tura sponsored by the NFMFD. Our scheduled training also included these events: February 15th: Triage Training February 19th: Pirate Parade traffic control February 21st: Firewise USA event at Herons Glen On Wednesday, March 2nd, CERT team members will train in a Disaster Drill on Shiloh Lane. Instructors from the NFMFD will be leading the four drill scenarios. On a lighter note, the NFMFD will host a CERT picnic on Friday, March 4th, for all area CERT teams. On Monday, March 7th, and Monday, March 14th, CERT team members will be given a private tour of the Lee County Emergency Operations Center and Lee Control Dispatch Center. Pictures of these events will be posted on the TWHOA website. Thank you for your support of CERT. We meet every second Wednesday of the month. Please join us. For more information, contact President Dick Resh 215-582-9811 or rresh@juno.com. Thanks to all who signed up for the smoke detector installation. The NFMFD is delayed in providing this service because of shipping issues – as is the entire country. Please be patient, and CERT will notify you when the detectors arrive.
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RED HAT LADIES The Red Hat Luncheon will be on Tuesday, March 1st, at Magnolia Landing at 1:00 PM. The sign-up sheet is on the board in the Clubhouse.
Come join us and bring your friends. If you have any questions, call me, Patty Sparany, at 239-652-3869.
TW CLUBHOUSE BULLETIN BOARD Posters are to be put up 30 days before the event.
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS The Neighbors Helping Neighbors committee, sponsored by your TWHA, hopes you all enjoyed the presentation on Health and Wellness that was presented recently. We are presently working on bringing you more speakers that will enable us all to know what services our county has to offer us. Remember that we have a list of service
providers, both inside and outside of our community, that are available to meet your needs. Just call anyone from the committee or check the list hanging in the Library. The members of the committee can be found on the TWHOA website. Eileen Robinson and the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Committee.
LIBRARY HOURS The Library in the Clubhouse will be open normal days and hours: Monday through Sunday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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.
NOW AVAILABLE
TARA WOODS MEN’S AND WOMEN’S COLLARED SHIRTS, HATS AND LANYARDS On sale at the Clubhouse at Saturday Morning Coffee. Contact Lynn Lessmiller at 813-748-2005.
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MARCH Making Our Own Kind of Magic Year Round at TARA WOODS
RENEW YOUR TW HOA DUES TODAY! ANNUAL DUES STILL ONLY $15 PER HOUSEHOLD TW HOA is YOUR link to community management and also provides: Social events and recreational activities TW HOA website www.TWHOA.net The Columns newspaper keeps you informed about community events Informative and educational sessions on local community resources Community Directory so you can keep in touch with TW friends Medical equipment for loan free of charge Free lending library with books and puzzles Free WI-FI in Clubhouse And MUCH MORE! Please remit $15 dues payment to Tara Woods Homeowners Association at Saturday Morning Coffee OR drop in gold mail slot in Clubhouse OR give to any Board member. Contact Barbara Werner-Lubich, Membership Secretary, with any questions at 410 409-5874 or barbara.wernerlubich@gmail.com
COLUMNS STAFF EDITOR: Linda Beaulieu 239-560-0768 (lindabluetw@gmail.com) ASSISTANT: Linda Engel PHOTOGRAPHY: Lou Dunning, Donna Erhardt CALENDAR: Janet Daly and Sue Clark CIRCULATION: Linda Janis and Donna Tribeck, Co-Managers COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Haywood Gandy, Manager CLUBHOUSE SCHEDULER: Janet Daly COORDINATORS: Agatha Breen, Carolyn Kelsey, Diane Nunn, Diane West, Ed Simko, Julie Wehrung, Maury Miller, Nancy Schoeppner, Pat Dunning, Shari Libby, Stu Berman, and Sheila Harris. STUFFERS: Barb Simonson, Carol Schnepp, Carol West, Claire Schwinn, Diane West, Gene Dickie, Hilda Dienes, Lou Sapp, Maury Miller, Pam Harrington, Pat Dunning, and Sharon Boehlke. ALTERNATES: Barb Simonson, Carol Heidemous, Celia Blotkamp, Frank Millette, Gerri Linder, and Linda Weibel. REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article. Chris Olson, Tara Woods Homeowners Association Liaison To advertise in print, contact: Brion Palmer at 941-312-0665 or email him at BrionPalmer@yahoo.com. Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Tara Woods. The Columns is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/September. All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Columns to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property. DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability. Island Visitor Publishing is not responsible for claims made by advertisers.
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Our goal is to provide residents with the latest updates to the 20212022 Resident Directory. Updated information is published in each edition of The Columns which is available on the twhoa.net website. Please email any new additions, corrections and/or changes to: haywood.gandy@gmail.com. Please include Lot #, Name, Address, Telephone Number(s), and Home State(s). If you UPDATE your member information on the twhoa website you MUST also send me the updated information for publication in the Directory. At this time there is no easy way for me to know if a member makes changes to their information on the website. If you did not receive your copy of the directory, please send an email to haywood.gandy@gmail.com
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TARA WOODS ANNUAL YARD SALE Residents and guests enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning at our annual yard sale. In addition to the many treasures, breakfast and lunch were available.
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FMO NEWS - TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS The below information is from a recent email I received from the FMO. Please be patient as the FMO goes through this change. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask. Please also adjust your records to reflect the new address and telephone numbers. Working together we will become stronger. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ~ Stuart Berman A New Era for FMO The FMO Board of Directors recently went through a search process to explore staffing options to take the organization into the future. Many associations across the world utilize the services of an association management company to manage the day-to-day operations of their organizations. The FMO Board of Directors went through a due diligence interview process with Partners in Association Management and has hired the firm to take over the operational duties effective December 2021. Partners in Association Management is the largest company of its kind in the State of Florida. The firm has a strong reputation among its client associations (many of its customer associations have been with the firm over fifteen years) as well as its
staff (having been ranked as a Best Company to Work for by Florida Trend Magazine, nine different times since 2011).
Read more about the transition and our new Executive Director, Lisette Mariner, CAE in the latest edition of the magazine.
FMO New Location The FMO home office has moved and has a new address. Please send all payments and membership applications to the address below. FMO 325 John Knox Rd. Ste. L103 Tallahassee, FL 32303. 850-205-5642 850-222-3019 (fax) FMO Website For membership questions please contact FMO at 850-205-5642. Become a Member TODAY!
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Happy March! I cannot believe we will be heading into “official spring” soon! The weather has been amazing, and with this great weather it brings a lot of residents and guests walking, biking and being out and about in the community. PLEASE – have courtesy and respect to all. Drivers, please drive slowly through our beautiful community – and watch for those not driving. For those not driving, but walking or biking – please be aware of your surroundings and watch for vehicles, including golf carts. Drivers, bikers, and golf cart drivers – please obey all stop signs! We hope everyone enjoyed all of the happenings with Resident Appreciation last month! There was a lot involved in the planning, and I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped! A few community reminders about trash, recycling, and horticulture. ALL of these items are picked up at your driveway weekly as follows: Trash – Monday and Thursday. Recycling – Tuesday – this includes broken down boxes, Horticulture – Wednesday – Palm fronds can be no more than four feet in length, and like tree branches and bushes, must be tied together.
Loose debris MUST be in a container (please be sure your container has drainage on the bottom in the event of rain – or be sure your container has a lid). Larger tree limbs should be no more than eight inches thick and two feet long. Remember – there is no dumping in the maintenance area. The maintenance area, where the dumpsters and compactor are, is an “Employee Only” area, unless you have made prior arrangements with the management office. If you have large items for pick-up, please call our Office and we will arrange with maintenance to pick up these items up at your home. Our maintenance yard is not for construction dumping. If you are having construction work done on your home, your contractor should make arrangements for disposal. This is above and beyond what is included in the trash service provided. The Tiki Hut looks amazing – another huge shout out and thank you to all who were involved in getting it back in great condition! The new countertop should outlast us all! I’m looking forward to the upcoming spring/ summer season at Tara Woods – until next time – be kind and love one another! ~ Angi Cummins, Community Manager
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The long-running coronavirus pandemic has fueled a lot of anxieties – including financial ones. But some people have had far fewer worries than others. Consider this: Among those investors who work with a financial advisor, 84% said that doing so gave them a greater sense of comfort about their finances during the pandemic, according to a survey from Age Wave and Edward Jones. Of course, many people experience investment-related fears even without a global health crisis, and that’s probably not surprising, given the periodic volatility of the financial markets. But financial guidance can come in handy during relatively normal times, too. A financial professional can help you … • Look past the headlines – Inflation, interest rates, pandemics, elections – there’s always something in the news that could affect the investment world in the short term. But by helping you construct a portfolio that’s built for the long term and reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, a financial advisor can enable you to look past the headlines. • Avoid emotional decisions – Many people let their emotions drive their investment choices. When the market goes through a downturn and the value of their investments drops, they sell to “cut losses,” even though these same investments may still have good business fundamentals and promising futures. Conversely, when the market is on an uptick, some poeple chase after “hot” investments, even when they become overpriced and may have very little room to grow. But a financial advisor can help keep you from making these fear- and greed-based actions by only recommending moves that make sense for your situation. • Work toward multiple goals – At various times in your life, you may have simultaneous financial goals. For example, you could be investing for a retirement that’s decades away, while also trying to save for a child’s college education. A financial professional can suggest ways you can keep working toward both objectives, in terms of how much money you can afford to invest and what types of savings and investment vehicles you should consider. • Prepare for the unexpected – Most of us did not need a pandemic to remind us that unexpected events can happen in our lives – and some of these events can have serious financial impacts on us and our loved ones. Do you have adequate life insurance? How about disability insurance? And if you ever needed some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home, how would you pay for it? A financial advisor can evaluate your protection needs and recommend appropriate solutions that fit within your overall financial strategy. • Adapt to changing circumstances – Over time, many things may change in your life – your job, your family situation, your retirement plans, and so on. A financial professional can help you adjust your financial strategy in response to these changes. Achieving your financial goals may present challenges, but it doesn’t have to cause you years of worry and distress – as long as you get the help you need.
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THE COLUMNS VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED The publisher of The Columns newspaper, Brion Palmer, took time to visit Tara Woods to recognize and honor all the many volunteers who, month after month, make and deliver The Columns newspaper. In addition to a nice lunch, he provided drawings for gift cards. The level of volunteerism in Tara Woods speaks for itself. Brion is pictured with editor Linda Beaulieu, and circulation co-managers Linda Janis and Donna Tribeck. Prize winners were Pat Dunning, Donna Tribeck, Claire Schwinn, and proofreader Linda Engel.
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A Night at the Races
MARCH 2022 Island Visitor Publishing Tara Woods residents gathered to test their skill at picking the winning horse in ten races. Some residents were winners, some others not
so much, but all had a great time cheering on their favorites. Thank you to the New York/New Jersey Club for sponsoring this fun event for us.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
To All of the Loyal Supporters of the Magic Softball team, for attending our Spaghetti dinner. It was once again a HUGE SUCCESS Thanks to each and every one of You! The Magic is having another Really Good Year, as We are once again in First place in Our Division. We also appreciate the support of the fans who can attend
Tiki Hut
getting upgrades Residents Mike Hoard, Rich Girty, Mike Renzulli and Dick Resh, work at upgrading the pool Tiki Hut while preparing it for a new countertop.
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the games and look forward to seeing them in the stands. We play on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 PM, at Carmalita Park in Punta Gorda. We look forward to Seeing You at the OLE’ BALL PARK ! The MAGIC SOFTBALL TEAM!
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NEW NEW NEW Special Cabin Fares expire February 28th. “BONUS” – Book by Sunday, March 20th, for $200.00/cabin in on-board credit. Deposit - $250.00 pp due at time of booking; fully refundable up to final payment due, October 14th, 2022. Contact either – Dolores Paeth in TARA WOODS – 239-731-5119 or Suzi Dollman – All Seas Cruises – 239-278-1208 “THE WORLD is a BOOK and THOSE WHO DO NOT TRAVEL ONLY READ ONE PAGE” ~ St. Augustine
TARA WOODS ANNUAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE SUNDAY, JANUARY 22ND – SUNDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2023 on CELEBRITY’S Newest Ship – BEYOND!
Sponsored by The Tara Woods Garden Club
Saturday March 5th 9 AM - 12 PM
We appreciate all clean, usable donations. Please bring your items to the Clubhouse
Friday March 4th 9 AM - 12 PM
Please remember that ALL monies collected from the Trash and Treasure make it possible for the Fashion Show to be a free event. Questions: Carol 239-731-0481
2nd ANNUAL SPRING FLING DANCING & SINGING IN THE STREETS Sponsored by Your TWHA Sunday, April 3rd. 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM DJ Mike & KARAOKE Located in the Craft Room parking lot
Round trip Ft. Lauderdale with stops in St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and the Dominican Republic. You will receive a Free Beverage Package, Free Tips, Free WiFi. Bus included from Tara Woods.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Meal Tickets sold in advance only $10.00 at Tuesday Bingo, Saturday Morning Coffee or see any TWHA Board Member Social Drawing & Gift Basket Raffles Get your dancing shoes on and your singing voices ready!
Sloppy Joe or ¼lb Hot dog, Coleslaw, bag of chips & pickle spear! Choice of Soda & Dessert Bring your lawn chairs
as well as golf carts? These are just a few of the questions that our Board members get from concerned residents. We have formed Neighborhood Watch not to be the park police but to help educate our residents as to what the rules and regulations are according to the prospectus and to help the Park Manager in her effort to enforce the rules. We are looking for open-minded, passionate residents to join this group and share their ideas regarding these safety issues. Remember the life you save may be your own, so instead of just passing on your concerns, be part of the solution to the above questions. Join us on Wednesday, March 2 nd, at 3:00 PM for a meeting of the minds and to exchange ideas. Please RSVP your attendance to Donna Tribeck at 239-357-3333 or to Peter Krilivsky at 603-493-8891 or to get some additional information.
Are you upset over residents who continually ignore the rules and regulations of the park? TO ALL CONCERNED RESIDENTS…. Are you upset over residents who ignore the speed limits, stop signs, rules of the road, or simply have complete disregard toward their neighbors in the park? If so, we need your input. Please consider joining our Neighborhood Watch Group which is comprised of concerned residents like yourself who want to make and help keep Tara Woods safe. Questions: • How can the speed limit be enforced? • What are the consequences of noncompliance of the rules and regulations as outlined in your prospectus? • Who enforces the rules and regulations of the park? • What is the reporting mechanism used to report those residents who do not abide by the rules? • What rules do walkers and bicyclists follow,
LANDSCAPING!
Are you a new resident to the community or have you been here for a few years? Landscaping of your property should be a big consideration. With the rainy season soon to begin and the summer season rapidly approaching, all homes need to be free of dead limbs, large weeds, untrimmed trees and bushes, edges needing weed whacking and gutters cleaned. We do it all!! Plus, more, if the need calls for it. Call or text Norm Wing at 239-209-1263 or email at yazmaneight@aol.com. My team of John Darpino, Harry Downs, and myself all live within the community and are easily accessible. We will do the job you want at a price you can afford. Call now!
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? 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
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TENNIS NEWS
ARE YOU WONDERING WHAT’S GOING ON WITH TENNIS IN TARA WOODS? CHECK THE TENNIS BULLETIN BOARD ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH ALL TENNIS ACTIVITIES.
TENNIS ASSOCIATION I can’t believe we are in March already; the tennis season is flying by, with only one Round Robin event remaining. Once again, I encourage anyone interested to sign up to play. The sheet is posted in the hallway by the tennis courts. It is a fun event and a good opportunity to hang around afterwards, enjoy some refreshments, and socialize and meet others in the community. There is also open tennis three days a week for your enjoyment. ~ Ed Sandre OPEN TENNIS The mixed doubles “Open Tennis” is played every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00 – 10:30 AM. Even when all four courts are filled with enthusiastic tennis players, we always make room for everyone who wants to play; we continually rotate players in so everyone gets to play. All skill levels are welcome to join us on the courts. There is no need to sign up to play on those “Open Tennis” days – just show up at the tennis courts with a racquet and a desire to have some fun. If you have an interest in playing tennis, stop by the courts and check us out.
TENNIS LEAGUES Men’s League: White Team We are halfway through the season, with 8 more matches to go. We are 8 games ahead of the secondplace team, Pine Lakes. Since last writing they have gained two games on us and we will play them again on Tuesday, March 8th, at home. That will be a good match to watch because we are evenly matched. There will be 4 matches before that date so I can’t tell just what position we will be in by then, but it will be an exciting match – so come out and support our team; we can always use the encouragement. ~ Fred Puhlfuerst
TWIT (Tara Woods Inter-Community Tennis) New resident tennis players: There is still time to join our in-house TWIT League. TWIT is an internal tennis league for both men and women that allows players to move up or down their current positions, depending on their weekly points. The idea is that the player with the most points on each court can advance up to the next level, and the player with the least points on each court will move down to the next level. We play on Thursdays at 9:00 AM and our level of play is considered mild competition. ~ Mike Renzulli
Blue Team The Mustangs tennis team has been very successful so far this season. With a match record of 21 wins and only 3 losses, we lead the Blue Division in the North Ft. Myers Community Tennis League. Our 3 matches in February will be played as visitors – first at Pine Lakes, and then at Herons Glen against the Herons Glen Smashers, and then at Six Lakes. We look forward to these matches. All games begin between 1:00 and 1:30 PM and usually take about 2 hours to complete. I want to thank the community for the support they have given us. It has been a pleasure representing Tara Woods. ~ Roger Rafferty
ROUND ROBINS Our last Round Robin date is Saturday, March 26th, and we look forward to seeing everyone out on the courts! We had a great time last month, even though the weather was a little chilly when we first started, but everyone warmed up quickly and enjoyed themselves! As always, we will have refreshments after the play is finished for our “Happy Hour”. The sign-up sheet is posted on the Tennis Bulletin Board outside the ceramics room! ~ Greg Girard ~ Submitted by Linda Engel
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NEW IMAGE CHORUS Save the date. You are cordially invited to a performance of the New Image Chorus on Saturday evening, 7:00 PM, April 2nd, in the Clubhouse. The Chorus will be singing some of your favorite tunes and you are encouraged to join in and sing along with us. In fact, the Chorus is looking for Sopranos. There are no tryouts, auditions, or even any special requirements. All that is asked is that you devote two hours a week, currently Mondays from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM between late September and early April. We generally take the month of December off and attendance is NOT taken. You are volunteering. An often-overlooked benefit of singing is your health. Singing is great exercise. Who knew exercising could be so much fun? If interested, please contact Lou Cashin, Polly Brown or Stuart Berman. Thank you. See you on April 2nd. ~ Stu Berman.
SHUFFLEBOARD If anyone is interested in playing Horse Collar on Mondays at 10:00 AM, the cost is $1.00 per player (to be given away as prizes). Anyone can play. The Tuesday and Friday leagues began in January 2021. Call Ken Atkinson at 815-970-0467 if you have any questions.
HORSESHOES! HORSESHOES! Want to have some fun and relaxation with a couple of cold ones, and a little bit of competitiveness? Come join us at the horseshoe pits every Friday at 1:00 p.m. Distance to the pits depends on your age bracket so everyone has a fair shake. We usually end at 3:00 p.m. depending on the excitement. If any questions, call or text Norm Wing at 239-209-1263 or email at Yazmaneight@aol.com.
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BIRTHDAYS IN MARCH
Bob Almeida, Tricia Brown, Paul Loud Thomas Bardar, Kate Nagle-Roides Warren Lundmark, Cookie Wilczek Marcia Duda Rich Girty, Tami Hall, Steve Pushee Pat Adriance, Mark DeGraaf Betsy Courtney Lin Anders, Linda Beaulieu, Jan Dumka, Jodi Jaecklein, Fred Miller, Kathy Rabassi George D’Alessandro, Paul Roderick, Gary Sponseller Glen Fisher, Peg Gamble, Carolyn Key, Bill LaFontaine, Donna Mallinson Ash Attia, Gordon Wade Trish Bendon, Judy Kelly Barbara Werner-Lubich Ellie Hubbs Diane Catoe, Tiff Crimmins, Ray Flynn, Ann Sluiter, Andy Vanderplaats Diane Finnemore, Diane Klotz, Kathi Mulvihill, Linda Ulinski
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ANNIVERSARIES IN MARCH
Mel & Joe Holman, Janet & Steve Keirn 21 Doris & Jim Brockmeyer Ann Sluiter & William Sandell 23 Linda & Joe Parise Cookie & Gerry Wilczek 24 Aileen & Ken Reese Barbara & Wayne Adriance 26 Lesley & Denis Krauss, Frankie & David Lindon Lynn & Jeff Lessmiller, Sharon & Roy Moorhead Anne & Wayne Wolski Sue Muscato & Ron Selvaggio 28 Cindy & Jerry McKay Val & Paul Roderick 30 Karla & Steve Zingre Earl Heller & Joe Macri Contact Sue Clark - randsclark@verizon.net or 412-780-3584 Jane & John Maher, before March 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ Kathy & Dan Newcomb and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in April 19 Judy & Mark Ledford
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) Interesting facts about the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and your Prospectus My name is Mike Renzulli, and I was recently appointed to the Statutory Rent Committee to represent the TWHA and homeowners with Hometown America. The committee consists of five members. I wanted to better understand the definition of CPI as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics since the CPI is being used to calculate our annual lot rent increase. First, I needed to better understand what type of information is included in the CPI. I would like to share the definition. There are eight major goods and services categories covered by the CPI The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change in prices over time that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services. The three largest components of the CPI are housing, transportation, and food/beverages. Although more than two hundred items are considered, you’ll find the eight major spending categories that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), help determine whether beneficiaries, and more specifically seniors, receive a raise. The major categories taken into consideration are Food, Housing, Apparel, Transportation, Medical Care, Recreation, Education, other goods, and services. Although most categories are focused on consumer increases, most businesses choose to base any increase of rent on the CPI. Since our lot rent is designed around the CPI
as established years ago even before Hometown America’s ownership, we should all have a better understanding of our individual prospectus. This is the legal contract that must be adhered to not only by us but by Hometown America. All residents have one of four different prospectuses depending on when they purchased their homes. So, if you are not aware of your prospectus, here is the info relating to rent increase criteria for the four different prospectuses. PA is CPI with no minimum % but 10% max increase, P1 and P2 are the same with CPI and a 3% minimum to a max of 10%, P3 is CPI with a minimum of 4% and a max of 10%. I encourage you to look at your prospectus to better understand your individual situations since the projected 7.2% annual advance in prices is anticipated and would be the largest since 1982. Also, keep in mind that the Park Rules and Regulations are the same for all prospectuses. We as a committee are charged with making sure that all Florida Laws are complied with as they relate to any price increases. We do not negotiate rents. Please be aware that we will be diligent in our efforts to ensure that Hometown America complies. And we will fight for all of the dollars that are legally possible to be returned to the Tara Woods community, in the form of proper maintenance of the facility and, wherever possible, upgrades to our amenities that we currently enjoy. We want to help restore our community back to premier status. Mike Renzulli and the Statutory Rent Committee
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MID-ATLANTIC SOCIAL CLUB NEWS We welcome Tara Woods residents from Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and friends from all over the country. Check out our Club newsletter on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse for details on previous meetings, contact information and upcoming events. If you have any questions about our Club, please contact one of the officers (names posted on each newsletter). We added new members to our roster in February and extend to them a hearty welcome. Our February meeting had a change of venue, as we met at the Isles Yacht Club in Punta Gorda for brunch at the end of the month. This month will be hosted by Gerri Linder. As always, bring your table settings and beverage of choice to the March 20th meeting, at 4:00 PM in the Clubhouse. ~ Sue Clark
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Shiloh wants to remind you to set your clocks one hour ahead to observe Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 13th. It’s hard to believe that last month was Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil told us by seeing his shadow that we were going to experience six more weeks of winter. Now on Sunday, March 20th, we’ll be welcoming the first day of spring. During this month, we have a funny little green fellow doing some form of a jig, with tales from far and wide, and I heard from tales that if you find him, he’ll lead you to the end of his rainbow and find his “Pot of Gold”. I’m referring to “LUCKY” the Leprechaun who makes his appearance on Thursday, March 17th. For the third year I’ve been on the hunt for him; I’m thinking maybe I should call my fellow Irish dog breeds to help locate him. I’m referring to Irish Setter, Irish Terrier (hmmm, wondering if I’m related, after all I’m a Terrier) and an Irish Wolfhound. Anyway, if once again I don’t find him on my way to Publix, and provided the shelves are not empty, due to people stockpiling, (as we see every day if we go grocery shopping), and our favorite items are not in stock (I’m referring to my “LUCKY CHARMS” cereal). They are magically delicious – hopefully they are “NOT” magically disappearing off the shelves. (I just wonder if I can order a box from Amazon?) Oh well! In this segment of “Shiloh Speaks”, I’m addressing:
BE LUCKY Live – on purpose Utilize – your strengths daily Catalyst – be the one for a change Know – who you are meant to serve Yourself – be yourself
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Well, my time is up for “Shiloh Speaks” – so remember to pick up after us. After all, it is your Tara Woods – “KEEP IT CLEAN” Remember... A best friend is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have. Make sure if you DO find that four-leaf clover, never iron it, because you don’t want to PRESS your luck. Till next month. Happy tails, Shiloh
Happy ‘Top of the Morning and Saint Patrick’s Day’ to all the Midwest Clubbers. A thank you to the New England Club for hosting the Valentine’s Day party and acknowledging all of our married couples of fifty-plus years. Our next Midwest Club meeting will be Friday, March 18th, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. We will be hosting a Sloppy Joe and Salad Bar with all the toppings. The charge for this meeting will be $2.00. Please start checking the bulletin board towards the week of February 20th for the sign-up sheets. Tickets will be on sale at Saturday Morning Coffee, and Tuesday Night Bingo, until Saturday, March 12th. We will also be playing a game passed on from the New York/New Jersey Club. Hope everyone had a Happy Valentine’s Day with their favorite Valentine. ~ Vicki Hoard
NEW ENGLAND CLUB Saturday, March 19th, at 5:00 PM. is our Welcome Spring and Sports Night themed party. Who’s your favorite? The Red Sox? The Patriots? The Bruins? The Celtics? Or maybe the Yankees? This is the night to wear all your fan gear proudly. The menu for this party is Pizza, Salad, Dessert & Coffee. BYOB and raffle money. We have some great sports-themed games in the evening’s lineup, so bring your A-game. There will be a charge of $5.00 per person for this party, for all paid members. No sign-ups; you must pre-pay and there are four opportunities to do so. Those dates are: Tuesday, March 1st or Tuesday, March 8th, from 5:30-6:30 PM or Saturday March 5th, or Saturday, March 12th, from 8:00-8:45 AM. The New England Club welcomes all residents and renters who are originally from or moved to Tara Woods from our beautiful six New England states. If this is your first New England Club party for the season, you will need to pay your yearly dues of $5.00 per person and you will need to show proof of COVID vaccine at the door. Hope to see all you FANatics on March 19th!! ~ Judy Machnicz
NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY CLUB Our next scheduled meeting will be Saturday, March 5th, at 5:00 PM. This fun event will be hosted by Bill & Mary Nothnagel and Ken & Carole Clark. Cuban sandwiches will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a salad or dessert to share, and your own liquids. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Clubhouse. At the meeting we will be looking for meeting hosts for next year. If you have never done this before, there is always someone to assist you, so give it some thought. See you there. If you have any questions, please contact Bill or Mary, at 732-822-6300.
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This is Old Glory. Is yours faded and torn? Retire her to a proper disposal. Drop her off at 19553 Charleston Circle (lot #12) or at the Guard House. Replacements are available from $8.00. Bob Glandorf
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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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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SPORTS, EXERCISE, and ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES
Hello, Tara Woods! I am Celia Blotkamp, your new TWHA Activities Coordinator. First, I want to thank Janet Daly for her superhuman efforts in coordinating the events in our community. Janet will still be your contact for scheduling events hosted by groups, clubs, and individuals. If you need the Clubhouse or the kitchen, call Janet at (239) 560-4011. I have lived here for two years at Lot #654 on Tara Lakes Circle. I am a retired teacher. I recently trained to become a member of your CERT team and currently serve as secretary. You may see me in the morning walking Bailey, our 23-pound Lhasa Apso. He also gets his golf cart ride at lunch and after dinner when the sun stays up longer. As Activities Coordinator, I am responsible for events hosted by our Homeowners Association. Our clubs have been so generous with their time and talents to host many events throughout
the year. For 2022, the only events without a host are Independence Day and Thanksgiving. If your club is interested in organizing these, contact me by phone, text, or email. Our annual Activities Planning Meeting with clubs, groups, and individuals for hosting events for 2022-23 is scheduled for Saturday, March 26th, at 9:30 AM in the Clubhouse. Please send a representative from your club or group to attend this meeting. If you have ideas for activities in our community, I would love to hear about them. Several of you have already shared with me some suggestions. Thank you for your support of all the activities here in Tara Woods. Let’s keep the MAGIC of Tara Woods going. Celia Blotkamp 703-863-2973 cell/text, baileynme99@gmail.com
MOVIE NITE NO MOVIE IN MARCH! TOO MANY ACTIVITIES GOING ON IN THE CLUBHOUSE. THANKS, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey
To stay informed of events in Tara Woods: - Read the posters on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. - Check the Clubhouse bulletin boards for meeting and event information and sign-up sheets. - 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.
TAI CHI When are classes? Tai Chi classes are FREE in the Tara Woods Clubhouse. Classes meet year-round Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Who is teaching classes? Our instructor is Tony Fettig. Tony has 20 years martial arts experience (Tai Chi is a form of martial art) and ten years’ experience in Tai Chi, five of those years as an instructor. He is a full- time resident at Pine Lakes for the past ten years where he teaches Tai Chi classes twice a week. How do I sign up for classes or contact with questions? Contact Barbara Werner-Lubich, Tara Woods resident. Phone: 410 409-5874 Email: barbara. wernerlubich@gmail.com What is Tai Chi? Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for mind and body health. Tai Chi is a mind and body practice that involves a series of slow, gentle, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and rhythmic breathing. Who is Tai Chi for? Everyone!! Men and women, any age. Like starting any exercise, it is important to ask your physician any questions you may have about whether Tai Chi is right for you. What are the health benefits of Tai Chi? Tai Chi has been shown to improve one’s flexibility, coordination, relaxation, balance, stamina, and blood oxygenation. It has also been shown to help relieve stress, reduce blood pressure and heart rate. All are particularly important as we age. With the mind and body united in movement, seniors find they feel good and can bring this feeling into their everyday lives, making them more resilient physically and emotionally. What are classes like? Tony teaches the Taoist forms of Master Moy Lin Shin. First 20 minutes: Foundation exercises, slowly and gently working all muscle groups and joints with an emphasis on deep breathing and relaxation. Second 20 minutes: From the beginning, step by step learning the forms of Master Moy Lin Shin. Demonstrating and practicing each movement in order, emphasizing stance, direction, hand and foot position, all in order to achieve the most physical benefit.
Last 20 minutes: Connecting the learned movements into the relaxed, continuous, flowing form of Tai Chi. What should I bring to class? Tony recommends comfortable clothes and flat shoes that allow the foot to glide and pivot. One of the best shoes for Tai Chi is FitKicks available on Amazon for $20-$23. Ballet style slippers like those sold by Isotoner (any brand will do) are also acceptable. Just want to try Tai Chi out before buying shoes? You can wear socks for the short term. Not allowed: bare feet or sneakers. Not sure if shoes you already have are acceptable? Bring them to class to show Tony along with socks just in case. Bring a water bottle. It’s important to stay well hydrated and we will take a brief water break part way through class.
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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 at 10:00 AM. Any questions, please contact Marcia Poveromo 239-560-9642.
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Book Club will meet on Thursday, March 3rd, at 2760 Steamboat Loop. If you enjoy reading and wish to discuss your current book, join us. For any questions, call 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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ENTERTAINING NEWS So, Ladies and Gentlemen… we hope that you got a chance to either join in or watch the Pirate Parade on February 19th. The Entertainers spent many hours creating our golf carts to look pirate-like to help celebrate our Appreciation Week leading up to the parade on Saturday. We took the opportunity to advertise our play, and we hope you got a chance to enjoy our efforts. Now we are in March. Our Entertainers will be putting the play “She Was Only Marginally Modest” on stage this month, so be sure to purchase your tickets at Saturday Morning Coffee or before Bingo on Tuesday night. In addition, the tickets will be on sale at the door for each performance. But to avoid wait time in line, we appreciate you purchasing your tickets ahead. If these times do not work for you, call Polly Brown at 239-246-2391; she will be able to help you. The tickets are a donation of $8.00 per person. The play will be on Friday, March 11th, and Saturday, March 12th. Both will have the doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM. On Sunday, March 13th, there will be a matinee, with doors opening at 1:30 PM and the show at 2:00 PM.
At our performances we do not allow food or drinks brought into the Clubhouse. We have theater seating available, and if you prefer you may sit at the tables. We will have ushers at the doors to assist you if needed. As the President of the Entertainers and the Stage Manager, I am very proud of the members of the Entertainers. Each and every one of them has spent countless hours working toward a great production. As with most events in Tara Woods, it does take a village to create this production. It takes the people you see on stage, the ones you do not see, and all of the people in the audience. Each one of these people has a part to play. Make sure you do your part. Please show your appreciation by first purchasing your tickets, and then laughing and applauding while you sit in the audience. “Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” Sanford Meisner Pat Dunning, Stage Manager Entertainers 239-240-5848 padunning46@gmail.com
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TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB The Tara Woods Computer Club has resumed free computer classes for the owners, renters, and guests of Tara Woods. These are held at 10:30 AM every Thursday in the Card Room at the Clubhouse. They are open to everyone, and there is no membership fee. All of the members this season have been beginners, so we have started with Computer Basics. This is a complete course on how to use your computer and will be entirely covered before we move on to more advanced topics. We have already discussed Windows 11, and additional subjects will be selected as we go along. We spend as much time as we need to on each topic, and the next topic to be covered is always posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. Attend only those classes that appeal to you. Bring something to take notes with, and your laptop computer, if you want to follow along on it. I give private lessons
and set up or repair computers in your home. I’ve been designing, programming, repairing, teaching, and working with computers since 1968, and can help you with all of your computer needs. Please call me with any questions or comments at 239-652-0488. I’m looking forward to seeing you. Dave St. Laurent, The Computer Tutor
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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS BINGO AT TARA WOODS
Be one of the winners at our Tuesday night BINGO. And you can win more than once during the night!
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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.
TENNIS ANYONE? Join other tennis players every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00-10:30 AM for friendly Tennis.
BUNCO
Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Card Room. Cost is $3.00. Will you have the first Bunco or the last, or the most? Will you have the most wins, or the most losses? If you do, the prize money will be yours! Come join the fun. Questions: call Polly Brown 731-1614
PING PONG
Looking for Players!
Remember those days playing ping pong as a kid? You can still play today! Please join us on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Clubhouse. For further information contact Norm Libby at 239-246-3510.
AGGRAVATION Meets in the Clubhouse Card Room
at 7:00 PM on Monday and Thursday nights. The game consists of 11 hands and is easy to learn. Eight quarters gets you in. Come join the fun and play a great card game.
MAH JONGG
Come join the Mah Jongg group. Do not know how to play? We teach the first three Mondays of the month. We have a great time. Come & join us on Mondays 12:003:00 PM. The Happy Ladies of Mah Jongg.
CRIBBAGE
There’s a “new” game at Tara Woods. If you hear someone say, “fifteen two fifteen four” and you don’t think they’ve lost a screw or two, come and join us in the Card Room every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a few games of Cribbage. The arrangement is fairly flexible since Cribbage can be played by 2 or 3 or 4 players. Just be there by 2 PM. Cards, cribbage boards and fun will be provided. Contact Ann Millette 239-543-2954
POKER, ANYONE? LADIES! DO YOU PLAY POKER? How long has it been since you’ve played with friends? Did you know there’s a game every Monday night at the Clubhouse just for the ladies? Well, we really don’t have a “No Boys Allowed!!!” Rule, but men usually don’t like to play with wild cards and we do. But they’re welcome to play as long as they are willing to “play like girls”. It is most likely the least stressful and least expensive poker you can play around here! It’s a good night to socialize with the ladies and make new friends with the girls who like to play poker. The stakes are very low. Call Polly Brown, 731-1614, if you’d like to join us – she’ll fill you in on the details or answer any questions you may have.
MEN’S POKER Wednesday in Meeting Room at Clubhouse. 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Contact George D’Allesandro, 239-543-8492.
BRIDGE
The Bridge group is looking for bridge players. We meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in the Card Room. Call Beth Ferris at 543-6295 or Pauline Young, 239-997-5984 first if you are interested in playing with this friendly group. We’d like to have you join us. Beth Ferris
HAND AND FOOT CARD CLUB
Come join the group for a fun-filled afternoon of cards! We meet on Fridays at 2:00 PM in the Card Room. Don’t know how to play the game? EASY! We will teach you! It is easy to learn. Questions: contact Polly Brown, 39-246-2391
GAME NIGHT Every Friday night at 7:00 p.m.
Different games can be played (All are easy to Learn) LEFT – CENTER – RIGHT (dice- 3-coin buy-in)(winner-take-all each game)
CONTRACT RUMMY (similar to Aggravation) (6 quarter buy-in) 31 (card game) (3 dime buy-in each game) (winner-take-all each game)
For more information call Polly Brown at (239) 731-1614
CERAMICS Mondays – 12:00 Noon
Ceramics is held in the Ceramics Room by the Tennis Courts. We are there every Monday at 12:00 Noon. For more information and for firing of the kiln please contact Maury Miller, 239-365-9859. We hope you will come and participate in making ceramics with us. Come join the fun.
SHUFFLEBOARD
If anyone is interested in playing Horse Collar on Mondays at 10:00 AM, the cost is $1.00 per player (to be given away as prizes). Anyone can play. The Tuesday and Friday leagues began in January 2021. Call Ken Atkinson at 815-970-0467 if you have any questions.
HORSESHOES Every Friday at 1:00 PM At the Horseshoe Pits. Come join us for fun and laughs.
YOGA
Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Clubhouse Living Room. For any questions, call Marilyn Workman at 239-543-1168.
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MARCH 2022
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March 2022 Calendar of Events What’s happening in Tara Woods this month?
EVERY MONDAY March 7, 14, 21 ,28 8:00 AM Water Aerobics/Main Pool 10:00 AM Yoga/Meeting Room 12:30 PM New Image Chorus 12:30 PM Mah Jongg/Card Room 7:00 PM Aggravation/Card Room 7:00 PM Ladies Poker/Card Room
MONDAY SPECIAL EVENTS March 7 9:00 AM March 7 2:00 PM March 14 8:00 AM March 14 9:30 AM March 14 7:00 PM
Entertainers HOA Board Meeting/Board Room Tear Down Set for Entertainers St Pat's Prep/Kitchen/Veranda HOA Membership Meeting
EVERY TUESDAY March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 8:00 AM Senior Exercise 9:30 AM Advanced Line Dancing 10:00 AM Clubhouse Ministries/Meeting Room 11:15 AM Tai Chi 12:30 AM Bridge/Card Room 6:00 PM Billiards/Billiard Room 6:45 PM Bingo
TUESDAY SPECIAL EVENTS March 1 11:00 AM March 15 9:30 AM
Sound & Lighting Meeting/Card Room St Pat's Prep/Kitchen/Veranda
EVERY WEDNESDAY March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Produce Truck 8:00 AM Water Aerobics/Main Pool 10:00 AM Senior Exercise 2:00 PM Cribbage/Card Room 2:00 PM Men’s Poker/Meeting Room 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ice Cream Truck
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL EVENTS March 2 3:00 PM Neighborhood Watch Mtg./Veranda March 2 4:00 PM CERT Disaster Drill/Main Hall/Kitchen March 9 5:00 PM Pickleball Club March 9 7:00 PM CERT Staff Meeting/Meeting Room March 16 11:00 AM St Pat's Prep/Kitchen/Veranda March 30 4:00 PM Private Party/Main Hall/Kitchen
EVERY THURSDAY March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 8:00 AM Senior Exercise 1:00 PM Water Volleyball/Lap Pool March 3, 10, 24, 31 11:15 AM Tai Chi 1:00 PM Table Tennis March 3, 24, 6:00 PM Billiards/Billiard Room 6:00 PM Left, Right, Center Game 7:00 PM Aggravation/Card Room
THURSDAY SPECIAL EVENTS March 10 7:00 PM Entertainers' Dress Rehearsal Entire Clubhouse March 17 5:00 PM St Pat's Party/Main Hall/Kitchen/ Veranda March 31 6:00 PM Chorus Dress Rehearsal Entire Clubhouse
EVERY FRIDAY March 4, 11, 18, 25 8:00 AM Water Aerobics/Main Pool 10:00 AM Yoga/Meeting Room 1:30 PM Hand & Foot Cards/Card Room March 4, 18, 25 7:00 PM Game Night March 11, 18, 25 10:00 AM Beginner Line Dancing
FRIDAY SPECIAL EVENTS March 4 9:00 AM March 11 7:00 PM March 18 9:00 AM March 18 5:00 PM March 25 4:00 PM
SATURDAY March 5, 19, 26 7:45 AM Coffee/Info. Meeting March 5, 19 7:45 AM Blood Pressure Screening 9:00 AM Aluminum Can Pickup March 19, 26 10:00 AM Senior Exercise
SATURDAY SPECIAL EVENTS March 5 9:00 AM March 5 5:00 PM March 12 7:30 AM March 12 9:00 AM 7:00 PM March 12 March 19 9:15 AM March 19 5:00 PM
EVERY SUNDAY March 6, 13, 20, 27 1:00 PM Water Volleyball/Lap Pool March 13, 20 7:00 PM Bunco/Card Room
SUNDAY SPECIAL EVENTS March 6 7:00 PM March 13 March 13 March 20 March 27
2:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM
All events are in the main hall of the clubhouse unless otherwise noted.
Set-up Trash & Treasure Entertainers' Play St Pat's Clean-up Midwest Club/Main Hall/Kitchen/Grills Canadian Club/Main Hall/Kitchen/Grills
Trash & Treasure NY/NJ Club/Main Hall/Kitchen Pancake Breakfast - $5.00 Garden Club/Card Room Entertainers' Play Entertainers' Biz Meeting/Mtg. Room New England Club/Main Hall/Kitchen/ Veranda/Grills Entertainers' Tech Rehearsal Entire Clubhouse Entertainers' Play/Party Cottonfield Block Party on Cottonfield Mid-Atlantic Club/Main Hall/Kitchen Chorus Tech Rehearsal Entire Clubhouse