Del Tura - Aug / Sept 2017

THE TOWER Volume 33 | NO 8 & 9 | AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017

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Blessed in Aging

INSIDE

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President’s Message Fred’s Corner

From drought to floods…Oh my! Most of us are over the rain and ready for a beautiful hot summer. While we wish for more sunshine so we can enjoy the Paradise in which we live, and yet we find ourselves avoiding the flooded grass, sidewalks and lakes, let us remember these wise words.

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Meet The Gate Keepers

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Restaurant Review

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass...

It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

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Vivian Greene Reflections

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UnPlugged Games

Events Calendar

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CONTEST & WINNERS WIN A $50 RESTAURANT GIFT CARD Coming in OCTOBER

Blessed are they who understand My faltering step and shaking hand Blessed , who know my ears today Must strain to hear the things they say.

Blessed are those that seem to know My eyes are dim and my mind is slow Blessed are those that look away When I spilled tea that weary day.

Blessed are they who, with cheery smile Stop to chat for a little while Blessed are they who know the way To bring back memories of yesterday.

Blessed are those who never say “You’ve told me that story twice today” Blessed are they that make it known That I am loved, respected and not alone.

And Blessed are they who will ease the days Of my journey home, in loving ways.

Written by Esther Mary Walker Submitted By Dianne Roderick

A sincere thank you to all Caregivers.

God Bless each and every one of you!

“Choralaires” Rehearsals Start in September In just a few months, “The Choralaires” will begin rehearsals for their 2017 Holiday Concert.

Hard to believe but it’s true!

Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 19th at 6:30pm in the Starlight Ballroom.

Come join us! If you are a returning member, we look forward to having you back. If you want to join for the first time, we’d love to have you. No prior experience is necessary. If you like to sing and have fun, you’ve met the requirements. It’s that simple! No need to notify anyone in advance. Just show up on the 19th and you’re all set. And if you are a seasonal

resident and plan to arrive in October or November, you can still join us. Just drop by our Tuesday rehearsal when you get back and we’ll get you all caught up.

Our “Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting” will take place this December 2nd. Again this year, we will feature an afternoon (2pm) and evening (7pm) performance.

We look forward to welcoming our returning and new members. Limber up those vocal chords and we’ll see you on the 19th! JOIN US!!!

Del Tura Choralaires under the direction of Dave Adams, in April of this year.

Please remember the Next Issue of The Tower is October 2017.

All articles should be sent in Word formatted documents to TOWEREDIT@yahoo.com

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Greetings everyone! I hope your summer is going wonderfully and you are enjoying traveling, family visits, and plenty of rest and relaxation.

As you may have noticed, this is the first issue of “The Tower” under the direction of our new Editor, Kathy Aira. This monthly newsletter is a huge undertaking and I want to take this opportunity to recognize her for accepting this responsibility. I know you all join me in thanking her for volunteering and are excited about the future of this important communication piece under her guidance.

Of course, I can’t write about “The Tower” without taking a moment to recognize Doris Meyer for her many years as our editor. Doris, Co-Editor Ginnie Benjamins and their staff did a fabulous job highlighting all the activities and events in our community, and recognizing all the great folks who make things happen for us. Doris is also stepping down as the Membership Director for our HOA and we owe her a debt of thanks for that

as well. That responsibility is now under the new Co-Leadership of Cindy Baron and Denise Rose. I want to extend my appreciation to both for accepting this new assignment.

Special thanks to Rich Symes and his team for planning and implementing our Memorial Day Ceremony. Rich always seems to capture the emotion and spirit of the day, and this year was no exception, with moving speeches and a touching ceremony. Thank you to all who contributed and all who attended. Special additional thanks to World War II Veteran Don Anton for his remarks. May we never forget those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, as well as those who have and are continuing to serve our country.

I would also be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to thank Linda Storma for the super job she did again this year with our 4th of July parade and festivities. As usual, the parade was great fun, the luncheon was excellent, and the games and prizes were exceptional. Many

thanks to Linda and all the wonderful folks who helped her.

On a personal note, it is with deepest sadness that I note the passing of our fellow Board Member Ray Schmoltze this past May 10th. Ray was an active valuable member of our HOA family and we will miss his good counsel and guidance. Rest in Peace Ray. Finally, as we mercifully move through the rainy season, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their patience as our community “weathered” our horrendous historical drought. We all enjoy a wonderful quality of life here in Del Tura and when it gets disrupted for any reason, it can be tremendously frustrating. My thanks to each of you for your patience and understanding with the HOA Board as we worked our way through the “issues”.

Regardless of the challenges, where I sit it’s still……….Just another day in paradise!

Dave Adams HOA President

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From the President’s Desk

FMO (Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida, Inc.) The purpose of the Federation is to promote the general welfare of its members and protect the rights and interests of manufactured/mobile home owners and to be a consumer advocate for manufactured/mobile home owners.

FMO Membership Benefits Even though FMO is a member-funded organization, most of the things we do affect every manufactured homeowner in Florida.

Think about it, thousands of people are supporting an organization whose accomplishments benefit over one million others who don’t. Of course, membership has its advantages, and we offer many valuable services to our members, including a Lobbyist in Tallahassee, a Legal Council to answer your legal questions in the FMO News, a Preferred Provider program, an informative magazine, a discounted emergency road service, and the association of others

who are willing to come together to fight for your rights. An annual membership costs just $25 ($2.09 per month), a fraction of its worth.

ment increase would hold steady and commercial property taxes along with FMO and FMHA. at 10%. Why do we care? Ad va- will increase too. Yes. We do The real work will be to convince lorem taxes may be passed on to care. A lot!

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This is because, unfortunately, prospective outcome of legislathe tax cap also has an end date tion…everything changes by the Join FMO TODAY and assist us LATEST FMO Watch - March 2017 of January 1, 2019. This issue minute. I will make an exception in protecting your investment, Preventing Lot Rent Increases must be placed on the ballot and here and tell you that I believe and the cost of living.

by Nancy Black Stewart approved by 60% of the voters. the Legislature intends to put this Contact Betty Ewing-Cheney As the Florida Legislature In November 2018. If it is not ap- issue to the voters next year! Of or email begins the Regular Session all proved at that time by the voters course the business community (239) 652-3909 mobile and manufactured home- the sunset date will take effect has been working on this issue dpc1950@outlook.com owners living in parks and communities on leased land must get prepared. As you know, the land FMO - MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION you are leasing for your home is Name: __________________________________________________________________________ assessed as commercial property.

Ten years ago Florida voters apDel Tura Address: ________________________________________________________________ proved a change to the Florida Constitution that placed a cap on Phone: ____________________ # of Registered Florida Voters in Household: ____________ the amount of increase for the ad valorem property tax assessment 1 Year $25.00 3 Year $65.00 Recruiter Name: ____________________________ each year. The cap is 10%. As an example, even though the park Non-Florida Address: _____________________________________________________________ land may have increased in value 15% from the previous year, the Mail to: FMO, PO Box 5300, Largo, FL 33779-5300 maximum amount of the assess-

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WHO’S FRED?? No, not the former Jacksonville Jaguars running back….It’s our very own Fred Taylor - General Manager of Del Tura, will have a special place in The Tower.

Dear Residents, I hope everyone is having a great summer. From this point, I will be writing a short article for each issue of the Tower.

As you already know, Del Tura is a wonderful place for many reasons. The Del Tura staff works diligently throughout the year to help preserve a positive environment for all residents to enjoy.

Whether a long-time resident or a brand new one, I ask each one of you to spend a few minutes to review the community rules and

regulations from time to time.

The entire community benefits from all residents being aware of the rules and giving their neighbors the courtesy of abiding by them.

Unfortunately, as I write this, Del Tura is exactly like any other community in the sense that every community has a vehicle speeding problem. I would like to challenge each one of you to make a conscious effort to drive reasonably within the community.

The posted speed limit is 16 MPH within the community. My hope is we can demonstrate to family members and guests who visit, that Del Tura truly is different from anywhere else.

I can already hear what some are saying. Rest assured I will continue to follow up with ven-

Fred Taylor - General Manager of Del Tura dors and employees and expect them to do the same as I ask of you.

Until next time, wishing everyone good health!

Fred Taylor

FISH Fruit Tree Picking Project Fruit Picking Committee Activity: The committee would like to keep the residents appraised of our progress and to give the proper, well deserved special thanks to our resident fruit donors. Without these donors the needy of our community would not receive the fruit they need to supplement whatever diet they do have available to them.

So, to date, (our picking season runs for the calendar year), the team has picked 2,514 pounds of fruit, consisting of Bananas and Mangos this year. For the month of June we picked 298 pounds.

This month we had 9 volunteers and we picked from the residences of Dorothy & Woody Cook, Suzy and Richard Roiger and Jeanne Racine. The fruit was delivered and distributed at the soup kitchen and was greatly appreciated.

I wish we could predict the availability of the fruit to better utilize the 25+ volunteers we have on our committee. They’re eager to get going so let us know of any fruit to pick. Spread the word.

There’s a lot of residents who are not aware of what we do. We would appreciate the help identifying potential trees that become available. Homes that are empty

or the residents aren’t here yet are possible sources for us to pick.

We’ll seek the permission where necessary. We’re really proud of our residents for their generosity and concern!

Since this report we’ve had more requests to pick residents’ fruit. Keep those requests coming! We’ll report on those as they are collected. Call Rick @ 543.3662 or Sherry @ 567.0538 – do NOT call the FISH number.

We welcome back our seasonal residents!

God bless and thank you very much!

Rick Rudzik and Sherry Plisch – Co-Chairs

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The Gate Keepers Of Del Tura

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Supervisor Community Compliance Officer 11 years employee; Owned since 2001; Resident 11 years; From: Rockland, MA

scanned at the gate. The security cameras capture every vehicles’ license plates both coming and going and it is date and time stamped, keeping a record of all

Ed Wills

Asst. Supervisor Gate Attendant 6 1/2 years employee Owned since 2003 From: Islip Long Island, NY

who enter and when they leave.

They take special note of things as they are happening and double check on things like the people who have HEALTH CARE passes and frequently enter our community. They are keenly aware and watch for anything or anybody out of the ordinary and stay on top of the flow of vehicle coming in and out. They are always looking out for the well-being of all our residents. We want to give a special shout-out to each of the twelve “GATE KEEPERS” and express our sincerest of thanks for all you do!

Reminder: It is VERY IMPORTANT that all residence CALL the front gate to inform them whenever they are having a visitor; service provider; or delivery of any type. THIS simple action on our part helps assure security for all of us.

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Their diligence help maintain security here in our community and their helpful friendly ways make life all-around better for all who live here.

Long time Supervisor, Mike Fitzgibbons has a great way with his crew of gate attendants and works hard every day to improve how things are done. Mike makes it obvious that he tries to be helpful to his staff and everyone he comes in contact with. He told me that he hires only full time residents and that everyone is parttime, other than himself--who serves full time. Of the other eleven attendants and/or rovers, most of them work two to three days or nights a week.

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Book Review

By Kathy Reichs

If you are familiar with the TV show called “Bones”, then you will know this author’s works and principal characters.

Temperance Brennan (called Tempe by most who know her), is a forensic anthropologist and divides her time and work between Charlotte, North Carolina and Canada. She has been divorced for some time and is the mother of one child, Katy, a grown daughter.

She has also been involved over a period of time with Andrew Ryan, a lieutenant-detective who resides in Quebec.

At this time she is working in North Carolina and when approached by Hazel “Lucky” Strike about some bones that have been in Tempe’s position for some time that she believes could belong to

someone she is trying to find, the story begins.

Hazel is a web sleuth and believes the bones can help her identify the missing Cora Teague.

She arouses Tempe’s curiosity and although there are plenty of cases that she must deal with, she gets involved with the mystery that takes her to a rural North Carolina county in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She teams up with a deputy sheriff, Zeb Ramsey.

As they go, they uncover buried bones that Tempe must identify with the question, do they belong to the missing person that Hazel has presented? She meets a variety of interesting folks including members of the Cora Teague family, all of whom belong to the “Church of Jesus Lord Holiness.”

While also dealing with the cases that arise in her actual place of work, she is dealing with a marriage proposal from Ryan, missing her daughter who is in the army

and deployed in Afghanistan, and being very involved now with all the bones that are uncovered in a variety of sites.

As the story unfolds, Hazel is found dead and Tempe’s life also hangs in the balance.

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Stay Calm on the Investment “Roller Coaster” Unless you live near an amusement park that does a lot of advertising, you probably didn’t know that Aug. 16 is National Roller Coaster Day. Actual roller coasters provide people with thrills. But as an investor, how can you stay calm on the “roller coaster” of the financial markets?

Here are some suggestions: •

Know what’s in front of you. If you’ve ever ridden a roller coaster in the dark, you may find it scarier than if you boarded it in daylight – after all, it can be unsettling not to know where you’re going. The same can be said about investing: If you have no idea what’s in front of you, you might find the journey unnerving – and if that happens, you could make panicky decisions, which are usually bad ones. So prepare for the inevitable market volatility – it’s a normal part of the investment landscape.

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Buckle up. When you’re on a roller coaster, you need to buckle your seat belt or use a restraint. You want to have the excitement of the ride, but you certainly don’t want to take unnecessary risks. And you can enjoy some of the excitement of investing without incurring more risk than you are comfortable with, too. One way to lower your risk level is to diversify across a range of investments – stocks, bonds, government securities, and so on. That way, if a market downturn primarily affects just one type of investment, you’ll have some protection. However, although diversification can reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio, it can’t protect against all losses or guarantee a profit.

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Choose a strategy for the journey. Different people have different ways of handling a roller coaster ride. Some like to throw their hands up, enjoying the feeling of abandon, while others hold on tightly to the bar in front of them. When you invest, you also need a strategy that works for you, and the best one may be the simplest: Buy quality investments and hold them for the long term. How long is “long term”? It could be 10, 20, 30 years or more. Famed investor Warren Buffet says his favorite holding period is “forever.” If you’ve chosen a mix of quality investments appropriate for your risk tolerance, you may be able to hold them until either your goals change or the investments themselves undergo some transformation.

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Stay for the whole “ride.” When you hop on a roller coaster, you’ve got no choice – you’re staying until the ride is over. As an investor, though, you can exit the investment world whenever you like. But if you take a “time out” from investing every time the market drops, you risk still being out of the market when it rallies – and the early stages of a rally are often when the biggest gains occur. Furthermore, if you keep investing during a “down” market, you’ll be buying shares when their price has dropped, which means your dollars can go further – and you’ll be following one of the basic rules of investing: “Buy low.”

You can’t take out all the twists and turns of the investment road, but by following the above suggestions, you can help make the ride less stressful – and possibly more rewarding.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Entertainment Korner All residents on Tuesday, August 8th and 15th. HOA - $10.00.

Non – HOA $12.00.In September, we have a real treat for our full-time residents. Our first show of the New Season will feature LIVERPOOL LIVE, a Beatles Tribute Band. This group, Florida’s top rated tribute band, has played it all from corporate shows to sold out theatres. They are a full costume show band that shares with you the secrets and stories of the Beatles and their timeless songs. Liverpool Live has captured the Beatles music note for note along with their duplicate instrumentation. You don’t want to miss this one!

LIVERPOOL LIVE Saturday, September 16th at 7:00pm in the Starlight Ballroom.

Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets Sales – 8:00am at coffee hour on Tuesday, August 29th for HOA members only. All residents on Tuesday, September 12th. HOA - $20.00. Non-HOA $22.00.See you there.

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By Bette Ewing It’s been a hot summer and the Entertainment Committee has some kool performances headlined for our Delturians. On August 19th, our own Dave Adams will DJ the WDLT DANCE. Dave will keep the audience movin’ and groovin’ with his vast collection of original recordings from all eras. His experience as a radio DJ makes him a real pro with a magnetic personality.

WDLT DANCE Saturday, August 19th at 7:00pm in the Starlight Ballroom.

Doors open at 6:30pm. Ticket Sales – 8:00am at coffee hour on Tuesday, August 1st for HOA members only.

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Thanksgiving & Christmas Baskets

RED HAT SIZZLERS

The Red Hat Sizzlers Are Looking For NEW Members.

If you are interested in joining us for lunch, please call Lynne Mack at 543-4084 (after 10:00 a.m. please).

The Thanksgiving & Christmas Baskets are an ongoing Community Event for the past 37 years. This event provides food and gifts for Needy families in the North Fort Myers/Fort Myers Area. Most recently (last 6 years) there have been 70 families that have benefited from this community activity. It should be noted that all the needy families are identified and screened by Nations Association Charities.

Activities begin in the October time frame, with the distribution of flyers, requesting food and/or money to be donated. They are distributed to every household in the community. These flyers also identify the volunteers that will come by to collect these donations and when. A few days before Thanksgiving, boxes are packed with all the donated food as well as food purchased by the committee. These boxes are then picked up by Nations and distributed to the needy families.

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In December, flyers are again distributed to every household in the community, requesting donations of food and/or money.

However, in addition to food being given to each family, the Committee also purchases gifts for each person, in each household. On average there are 350 -400 gifts required. A few days before Christmas boxes are packed with all the food as well as the gifts are wrapped and put into boxes for the individual families.

As at Thanksgiving, these boxes are then picked up by Nations and distributed to the needy families.

As can be imagined, this is a very large undertaking and requires the help of many volunteers. Listed below are the tasks that volunteers are needed for: • Handing out flyers and collecting the donations at both Thanksgiving & Christmas.

The Thanksgiving collection will start Tuesday, Oct. 24, and the Christmas Collection will start on Friday, Dec. 1

• Packing of boxes. Thanksgiving @7pm on Friday, Nov. 17 and Christmas @7pm on Dec. 19 • Wrapping of the 350-400 presents @noon on Sunday Dec. 17 • Staging the packed boxes at the curb and loading them on to Nations truck @7AM on Nov. 18 & Dec. 20 Anyone willing to participate in this great/satisfying cause please call anyone of us. All help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You, Chairperson - Charlene Ruotolo @ 847-606-4248(c) or 847309-6570(c) Co-Chairperson Betty Scheetz @ 609-477-9147(c) Flyer Distribution – Ruth Anten @ 239-997-9779(h) or 513673-6179(c)

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Del Tura Save Our Strays S.O.S.

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What we do: • We trap the cats or kittens in humane live traps.

• A volunteer drives the cat to be spayed/neutered to one of the cost-effective vets or centers.

• The cat is checked for a microchip.

• The cat is spayed or neutered.

• The cat is given a long-term rabies vaccination.

• The cat gets the left ear tipped.

• The cat is given a dose of flea medication.

• The volunteer drives the cat back to Del Tura, to a “sick bay” to recuperate for 2 – 3 days.

• The “sick bay” volunteer monitors and feeds the cat while there.

• A volunteer drives the cat back to the trapping location and releases the cat back into the Del Tura colony, to live out its days.

What does it cost for the Vet Services: Chip check, Spay/Neuter, Rabies Vaccination, Flea Meds, and Ear Tip

Total for these services is approximately $38.00 per cat.

This total does not include volunteer time, baiting and checking traps, cleaning traps, tending the “sick bay” post-surgery, travel time or gas to and from the vets.

Since the new committee took over in May 2016, we have successfully Trap/Neuter/Returned (TNR) 33 cats and kittens as of June 30.

Thank you, Del Tura, for your help with our Bake Sale and Dinner and Donations of cat food and money. Whatever you have done, Thank You so much for helping us Save Our Strays!

PS. Thanks to the 4th of July event committee – We took 1st Place in the Golf Cart Parade with the Save Our Strays golf cart!

OUT AND ABOUT Events and Places to check out in the area Ft. Myers Beach Art Association: Summer Show: Fort Myers Beach Art Association Studio 1 & 2 3030 Shell Mound Blvd (Apr. 19Oct 5 Wed & Thurs 9am-12pm) German American Club of Cape Coral: Dinner & Dancing: 2101 Pine Island Rd (Friday nights /dinner 5:30p-7pm, dancing 7p-11p) Solomon’s Castle: Tour Artist’s Museum & Home: 4533 Solomon Rd, Ona, Fl Restaurant also on property (Tues-Sun 11a-3:30p) Seminole Casino Hotel: Charlie Daniels Band & Marshall Tucker: 506 South 1st St, Immokalee, Fl (November 11, 2017 – 8p)

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By Ginnie Benjamins One of our board members, Garnet Fleming, who is our secretary, became very ill while visiting her family. The FISH family is sending good thoughts and prayers her way. I hope you will join us soon.

Here we are in the hottest days of summer and FISH is continuing to drive people to their appointments, lending medical equipment to those who need it, sending “Get Well” cards and calling you on your birthday. Just call our FISH phone line (997-3474) if you need a ride. Giving us at least 24 hours is a must. However if you know you need a ride next week call us right away. It will give us plenty of time to find a driver for you. As you can imag-

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Thank you Linda Storma for the wonderful Fourth of July day you planned. The parade was huge and the poker run was fun.

The lunch was yummy and the games were great. Finishing up the day in the Starlight Ballroom with Bingo and large awards for the winners was entertaining.

Linda, you rock!

Once again, Garnet, we are thinking of you.

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We often receive calls from children of a resident asking us to help them with their medicine, making sure their parent eats three meals a day, or to help them bathe. FISH members are not trained to do any of this and we are not covered by insurance either. In our “The Tower” there are often ads placed by people willing to do these jobs. I also saw an “In-Home Personal Care” ad called The Visiting Angels in a local medical newspaper. Please remember if you do seek to employ any of these in-home people that you must do your homework first. Just because the ad may come from The Tower do not assume that it will be okay. Check it out first!

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8-9/17 5/16

Restaurant Review Foster’s Grill

Gulf Coast Town Center 9908 Gulf Coast Main St #165 Fort Myers, FL 33913 (239) 437-9500 Sun - Thurs 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. Fri - Sat, 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. Fostersgrilleoffortmyers.com

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By Kathy Aira Foster’s Grille, we found it to be an extremely casual and friendly place. The staff is wonderful and Friday evening they had a DJ outside by the unbrella tables. The atomosphere brings you back to those wonderful high school/ college years “hanging” at your favorite burger/ ice cream joint. Foster’s has good old wooden booths and where you place/ pay for your order at the counter.

It has wonderful “Pub” type food…The Best Charburger I’ve had

in a long time! The burgers are made fresh and just the way you like them cooked. They have daily specials, Mondays are senior days with 20% off. They also offer great wings and beer batter fish (yes, even a salad for those who have the need to eat greens).

Foster’s always has coupons available (check out those coupon books!)…Lots of buy one get one 50% or definitely check out the website for daily specials.

We visited Friday evening and had quarter pound burger meals with unlimited soda for only $4.99.

Those with a sweet tooth, can enjoy their thick shakes.

So, for my casual friends, I truly recommend Foster’s Grille for lunch or dinner!

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Editors Note: The Tower is featuring a restaurant review in our issues. If you want to participate in reviewing a restaurant you enjoyed, Kathy Aira will accept a review sent as an email to her with an Word document attachment.

Her email is TowerEdit@yahoo.com. If you do not have a computer you may type or print your review and bring it to the HOA office. If you submit a review you must provide your full name. Your name will not be published unless you choose to see your name in print. Only FAVORABLE reviews will be published. Thank you

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Good Timers’ Singles Club News

by Joyce Lienert If you are single, you may need another way to look at life or need an additional hole (so to speak). The Good Timers’ Singles Club provides an opportunity to meet some interesting and friendly people, attend monthly club activities and get to know what is going on in the Del Tura community. If you would like to join our club, just attend our next meeting on: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE

POINCIANA ROOM (AT THE CLUBHOUSE) Dues are $35.00 a year, but ARE WAIVED for new members until January 2018. Call Joyce Lienert at 973-714-4117 if you need further information or a ride to the meeting.

Our officers are Lorna Callan, President; Nancy Skorlinski, Vice President; Peg McTernan, “If you look at life one way, there is always cause for alarm.”

– Elizabeth Bowen Temporary Secretary; Ann Clanton, Treasurer; Joan Whaley, Sunshine Club; and Ann Boncore 50/50.

Happy Summer Birthday to our members Susan Baron, 8/15; Ellen McKechnie, 8/18; Esther Kunz, 8/25; Delores Nelson, 8/30; Susan Savitt, 9/2; Bea Botterbusch, 9/4; Ann Clanton, 9/22; and Peg Giavanti, 9/29.

Everyone is reminded that the Homeowner’s Association (HOA) has a board meeting the 2nd Wednesday, in September, at 7 p.m. in the Starlight Ballroom.

Yearly HOA dues are $12.00 and provide many benefits, including delivery of the “Tower”, discounts on tickets for events and the ability to vote in HOA elections. Dues may be paid at Tuesday morning coffee or at the HOA office.

Hope to see you at the meeting in September!

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Thank You

Well another Independence Day has come and gone and I look back with gratitude to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make it a success. First to Doris and Bob Meyer who called immediately and volunteered to co-chair with me and to Ginnie Benjamins who is always my biggest supporter and the person who tries to keep me on track as well as the person who sold the tickets. And Nancy Adams who is there every time I turn around with whatever I needed. Al Wells handled all the promotion, Jim Stenzel the sign and Ray Connolly who made the tickets. Thank you to all of you.

There was a team who got the games and supplies from storage and did the decorating. Nancy again, Dorothy and Garry Biddinger and Barb Schmoltze (they also ran games) and Gerry Benjamins.

Ken Bracker directed the Parade line up, Kay Nezamis who put the signs on the cars and carts as well as ran a game, Wendy Wells who I saw also decorating carts with Kay as well as running a game and as HOA Treasurer handled all the money for us and Bill Nezamis who was the official photographer. Staying under the radar were the judges, LeRoy and Sue Hall. Also thanks to Henry Moreau who did a great job getting all the Veterans for us to honor in the parade. And a very special thanks to the Veterans themselves!

We had a great lunch provided by THE BROWN BAG of North Fort Myers. They are the same people who catered the Spaghetti dinner that we all enjoyed. Kitchen volunteers were headed up by Sandy Boykin and assisted by Pat Casillo, Bette Ewing-Cheney, Barb Schmoltze, Karen Stevenson and Ruth Anten (who also gave out prizes with her husband Don at the Carnival) In addition to the people noted above for games, thanks to Susan Baron, Jackie Tortaro and Dorothy Cook. Bart DeGraaf handled the golf challenges with help from Rod and Maureen Monroy, Ron Fluet, Bob Deems, Marlene DeGraaf, Floyd Light, Bill Kelly, and Mark McDermott. Bart also ran Bingo with help from Jim Stenzel, the caller Bobbi Leslie, with Sherry Cottini and Sandy Boykin. The Poker run was lead by Jan Hoffay with help from her husband Tom, Mary Maxwell, The Benjamins and Noreen McLaughlin. And the free popcorn? Thanks to Rich and Sue Symes for that added touch.

And if I missed anyone I am truly sorry.

Last but not least; thanks to Hometown America who gave us a donation again this year and to our own HOA who also supported us as usual…monetarily and in every other way.

NOW FOR NEXT YEAR: Erv and I will commit to another year of July 4th festivities. What we are asking is for several people to take over for the following year (2019) but to help us out in 2018 as “interns” to see how we put it together so they can learn before they are in charge. We’ll walk you through it then you can change anything you want to make it your own. Please call 997-9066. THANKS!

WATCH THE NEXT TOWER FOR THE DATE OF THE HOLIDAY PARADE

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By Dianne J. Roderick Today as I reflect on life I can’t help think of how different the times of our lives were back then.

How those very special moments would have played out differently if we had been introduced to the technology of today, specifically the cell phone. Please don’t get me wrong! I realize the advances in this field have been necessary and have an important place in our lives. For example, advances such as Skype and Face Time have allowed us to connect with our loved ones who live far away from us. I’m talking about how those pleasant memories of the past, interrupted by the constant ringing of a cell phone, would have altered our recall or, possibly changed how we felt at the time.

As I think back about what true communication meant before the invention of the cell phone I think about Human Communication as being where two or more people would converse eye to eye, and in that we saw and felt the emotion of another human being. In the flesh- not some electronic tool that relies solely on our verbal sounds! How can we expect to change direction in our world if we don’t encourage face to face human interaction? It is out of control and is happening in all age groups. Many people have no regard for others: in cars, in stores, Dr.’s offices, and in our churches. Does everyone need to know the “intimacies” of another’s life? Can’t it wait? I wonder what is left to say to someone when you finally see each other face to face.

Remember how we use to pass the time sitting in a waiting room of a Dr.’s office, or stand-

ing in a long line a few years back? We had a choice of keeping to ourselves, quietly reading, or conversing with others. When we chose the latter we were often pleasantly surprised by how small our world actually is! Many times we found out that we had many things in common: mutual friends or shared hobbies. Somehow it

made our wait time less and left us with a good feeling.

Think back on those most enjoyable moments of your lives. What made them so very special? We were totally in the moment-no interruptions- enjoying our friends and our families.

Whether we were sharing an ice cream cone, or taking a walk on the beach we knew that we were communicating our thoughts and our feelings. You felt it and so did they! Human interaction! No cell phones to put a wedge between those unforgettable times.

As I was going through some of the most precious times in my life I thought of a time when my Dad took me out fishing one late afternoon many years ago. I was so excited! You see being the only girl between two brothers it wasn’t something that happened very often; in fact it was a rare

outing. It is definitely a memory that plays out in my mind as if it were yesterday. There we were trawling along the shore line in the dingy, the water was calm and the fish were biting. I felt so special…I had my Dad all to myself!

We talked and Dad shared his fishing stories as I sat and listened to every word. It didn’t matter that all that I caught was an eel. (Dad made me throw it back into the water) The most important thing was our time together-the human interaction….face to face and heart to heart without the sudden unexpected ring of the cell phone to interrupt this special moment.

So the next time that you plan special moments with a loved one: whether it’s a leisurely walk on the beach, or a pleasant lunch- think about turning that cell phone off.

Make those moments truly meaningful! Living life in the moment, socially interacting with others that are there with you within the course of the day requires more than the senses of speech and hearing. True communication needs face to face interaction in order for it to be truly meaningful. One needs to feel what is being said in order to make it a true heartfelt memory.

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August 27, Sunday

Fall Sign-Up Sheets

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League Chairperson will notify leagues if tryouts are necessary.

Jacqueline St-Jean 239-599-4468

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Oct. 16, Monday, Men A Oct. 18, Wednesday, Men B2 Oct. 12, Thursday, Men B1 Oct 20, Friday, Women Oct 21, Saturday, Mixed Doubles

A Men League ends Monday, Dec. 4 B2 Men League ends Wednesday, Dec. 6 B1 Men League ends Thursday, Dec. 7 Women League ends Friday, Dec. 8 Mixed Doubles ends Saturday, Dec 9

November 22,Wednesday

Post Winter League Letter

November 22, Wednesday

Post invitation to the Up and Down tennis day & Pot Luck

November 29, Wednesday

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December 10, Sunday

Up and Down tennis day & Pot Luck

December 11, Monday

January Friendship Posting and Sign-Up Sheet

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League Chairperson will notify leagues if tryouts are necessary.

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Jan. 6, Saturday, Mixed Doubles Jan. 8, Monday, A Men Jan. 10, Wednesday, B2 Men Jan. 11, Thursday, B1 Men Jan. 12, Friday, Women

Mixed Doubles ends Saturday, Mar. 3 A Men League ends Monday, February 26 B2 Men League ends Wednesday, February 28 B1 Men League ends Thursday, Mar.1 Women League ends Friday, Mar. 2

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February 25, Sunday

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March 10 &11, Sat & Sun

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March 18, Sunday

DTTA Awards Banquet

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SPORTS

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June 15 June 22

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a women’s 9 Hole group who belong to this organization. The purpose of the group is to go to different courses and golf with

ladies from the other clubs. Of course we “Do Lunch”! Eight of our members went to Gulf Harbour Country Club in June for a fun day with golfers throughout the area. The next K.I.S.S. event is at Olde Hickory Golf & Country Club in July.The big winners for the month of June are listed below.

Congratulations to Rita Immoor for winning the Putting Contest in the Del Tura July 4th Celebration.

DTNHWGA Trivia Question for the month: When did the DTNHWGA begin? The answer will appear in the Octobe

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Just because it rains on some Thursdays and we have to cancel Golf does not mean we do not go to Lunch. We were rained out twice in June, but 25 of us went to lunch at Heron’s Glen. On Thursday, July 27th, we did “Do Lunch” at the Oasis. Please sign the sheet in the dungeon so everyone can “Do Lunch” and have fun even if we have rain.In addition to doing Lunch we also participate in K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Summer). Many Golf Courses have

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Del Tura Contact Info

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Other Contact Numbers Blood Drive - Shannon Flory - Recruiter

Lee Memorial Blood Ctr.

239-424-3828

Coffee Hour - Tues. AM coordinator

Nancy Adams

508-284-0919

Co-Librarian

Kathleen Quigley

239-543-1067

Co-Librarian

Barb Jones

543-6922

Contractor Survey Results

Dennis Cottini

217-0592

Del Tura Repertory Company

Jacquie Keen

731-9619

Entertainment Committee Chair

Betty Ewing

652-3909

Equipment Loans- Medical

Rich Symes

731-1308

Loan Closet

Val Coache

239-543-6425 or cell: 508-789-4245

Loan Closet - Alternate

Denise Rose

815-222-6466

Feral Cat Information "SOS"

Karen Azza/Sherry Plisch

220-0563 567-0538

FISH - Friends in Service Here

Ginnie Benjamins, Pres.

322-9863

FISH - Fruit Picking Contact

Rick Rudzik/Sherry Plisch

543-3662 567-0538

FMO Membership

Betty Ewing

652-3909

HOA Membership

Denise Rose/Cindy Baron

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Contests & Winners (Contest Coming In October)

UNPLUGGED GAMES

Word Scramble Challenge (SAMPLE)

(Practice for upcoming contest: Contest starts October 2017)

WORD SEARCH: Topic: Labor Day

Unscramble each of the clue words. Take the letters that appear in the boxes and unscramble them for the final message.

Answers: to be found in next Tower.

Contest Rules Contest #1 Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card

The contest period will run from October 1, 2017 – March 30, 2018. All eligible persons who enter the contest must be at least age 18, by October 1, 2017.

Must be a Del Tura HOA member in good standing during contest period. Only original entries with the correct game/trivia answers will be eligible to win.

Only (1) one entry per household per month, with a maximum of (6) six entries (one per month) during the contest period. All entries must be received

by March 30, 2018 to be an eligible entry into contest #1. Entries must be dropped off at the HOA or mailed to the Tower Editor c/o the HOA office 619 Sierra Madre, NFM, FL 33903.

Advancement American Arbitration Celebration Commemorating Community Employer Entrepreneur Industrious Inspiration Journeyman Labor Manufacturing Motivate National Newspaper Observance September Workforce Workingmen

Answers: Due to limited space in each issue, all game/puzzle answers may be requested by email and copies will be available at the HOA office the following month Please send request to TowerEdit@yahoo.com

Games Round-Up TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

By Marcella Carothers 06-13-17 Audrey Person Zella Hoyt Chuck Carothers Marcella Carothers 06-20-17 Sandy Staigle Chuck Carothers Audrey Person (tie) Susan Dietman 06-27-17 Zella Hoyt Chuck Carothers (tie) Marcella Carothers Sandy Staigle

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

By Marcella Carothers 06-14-17 Zella Hoyt Eleanor Lingeman Henry Dzedzej Marcella Carothers 06-21-17 Marcella Carothers Sandy Staigle Eleanor Lingeman 06-28-17 Chuck Carothers Eleanor Lingeman Henru Dzedzej

DUPLICATE BRIDGE PLAYERS WANTED If you play bridge, and like to compete, Duplicate can be a lot of fun. The rules are a bit different from party bridge, but easy enough to explain. Please call Carol Marra (731-0845) or Dee Nelson (731-9503) if you are interested.

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September Birthdays & Anniversaries

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Happy Anniversary to...

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David & Carol Paugh ............5 years Peter & Jolan Israel .............57 years Dick & Elaine Slosarski ......35 years Phil & Jan Mismas ..............54 years Ed & Gay Dye .....................56 years Harry & Jeanne Vichosky....47 years 12 Ed & Darlene Krawczyk .....47 years George & Hilda Taylor ........10 years

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Gary Perkins Esther Williams Rich Labbe Wally Stos Ann Clanton Ed Dye Audrey Hopcia Darcie Rockenbaugh Geri Cheevers Dennis Cottini Bill Michael Peg Giavanti Lubov Ruvinskaya Claire Mick William Smith

13 Frank & Dorothy Barilla .....42 years David & Judy Jacobs ...........48 years 14 Rick & Denise Hollenbeck ..43 years 18 Louis & Karen Rivet ...........29 years Bill & Sandy Weddleton ......30 years 22 Robert & Denise Palazzo ....38 years 24 Raymond & Dianne Roderick ..51 years 26 Marty & Cheryl DeCara ......17 years 28 Buzz & Barb Rouillard ........43 years

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Henry Moreau Carol Paugh Carol Cavitt Linda Fitzgibbons Marcia Hinchberger Pamela Badeau Vicki Koch Glen Williams Alice Kelly Joan Zabkar Diane Babbitt Bette Buescher Marcella Carothers Michael Clark Lil Murdoch Karen Conte David Ferazzi Jane Lussi John Mangrum John Bilancio Edward Krawczyk Thomas McGilloway Charles Note Dianne Bevilaqua

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Christina Davis Audrey Levine Kathryne Montemaggi Michelle Walsh Maurice Allen Bill Kelly Skipper Cook Judi Sharpe Nora Chandler Peggy Note Harry Vichosky Linda Kinzel Lorna Callan Jeff Walsh Pat Whitney Jim Hausle Jayleen Ruffalo Paul Schaefer Roger Rockenbaugh Linda Sadowski Dianna Basile Doris Meyer Eileen Arnone

Happy Anniversary to...

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Donald & Ruth Anten ..........12 years Harry & Rosalie Christopher ..59 years Chuck & Barbara Selback ...54 years Dennis & Gail Flynn ...........41 years Robert & Rosemarie Egizi ..58 years

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LOCKSMITH MOBILE SERVICE

• Locks Rekeyed • Locks Installed •

Louis Rivet CRL Del Tura Resident

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Robert Garabedian Phil Mismas Bonnie Evangelist Warren Stewart Sheila Vona Denny Erickson Michael Byrd Joyce Lewis Ileana Diaz Joe Mikesh Dennis Flynn Fred Fleming Ron Raming Barbara Wills Ellen Haug Bob Moore George Taylor

Bonded email: locksmithemail@comcast.net

dondaviscontracting.com

Don Davis

Contracting, Inc.

ADDITIONS & REPAIRS Remodeling ~ Kitchens and Baths Vinyl and Stucco Siding Plumbing ~ Water Softeners, Heaters, Faucets Repipes, Toilets, Sinks, Etc.

(239) 731-9240 CGC059985

CFC1426521

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Eleanor Calcagno David Koch Jim Wagner Kathleen Herwat Susan Savitt Louise Estabrooks Judie Welch Bea Botterbusch Ron Emo Dino DeGrande Jackie Hinrichs Mary Ferrara David Harting Dorothy Masse Barbara Schmoltz John DiNitto Virginia Fleming

Barbara Boyd Margaret Lloyd Marie Smith Nalita Stos Linda Braun Paul Greenlee Rita Kelly Shirley Thompson Dick Boesel Judy Greenstreet Joyce Alaqua Carol Vigilante Yvonne Beicht Richard Conte Bob Dubel Suzi Smith Jean Wiley Ron Dodson Carole Morgan Don Anten Ruth Anten Raymond Roderick Patricia Beccarea

19 Jerry & Barb Carlson...........20 years 20 Richard & Dorothy Masse...61 years Donald & Nancy Toth .........49 years 21 Jim & Bette Michaels ..........56 years 23 Jim & Jackie Hinrichs .........18 years 27 Stan & Irma Young ..............65 years 29 David & Rita Krutz .............51 years

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I NEED YOUR EYES

HOA OFFICE HOURS

(MAY-SEPTEMBER) MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. – NOON (or after Coffee Hour) WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M. – NOON THURSDAY 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLOSED

My name is Don Dowell and I am your HOA Director in Charge of Grounds donaxp@aol.com Please e-mail me if you see a problem or have a concern about any of our common areas such as the pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, Bocce, horseshoes, exercise room, or clubhouse.

HOA PHONE: (239) 731-3461 HOA ADDRESS: 609 SIERRA MADRE

EDITORIAL STAFF

EDITOR Kathy Aira CO-EDITOR Dennis Cottini STAFF Sue Dunigan Rheta Kanen Ann Clanton Dianne Roderick John Brassem

CIRCULATION COORDINATOR Linda Braun DISTRIBUTION STAFF Bob Meyer Lu Ann Brownell Jay Flanagan Peg Mcternan Liz Flanagan Sandy Rolando Plus 46 Wonderful Delivery Persons

HOA Liaison: DAVE ADAMS Tower Photographer: BILL NEZAMIS Many thanks to all the volunteer residents who have donated their time to “The Tower”.

We are looking for more volunteers. Please Help!

HOA BOARD INFORMATION

Dave Adams President (2019)

Sandra Boykin Director (2020)

Don Dowell Vice-President (2018)

Bette Ewing-Cheney Director (2019)

Michelle Gallo Secretary (2020)

Joyce Lienert Director (2019)

Wendy Wells Treasurer (2020)

Ray Schmoltze Director (2018)

(508) 284-6107 dksdr1@comcast.net (239) 731-1566 donaxp@aol.com

(239) 770-5420 Shellgallo@outlook.com (309) 264-9147 kwltr11@gmail.com

(410) 491-8824 sandramboykin@yahoo.com (239) 652-3909 dpc1950@outlook.com

(973) 714-4117 jlienert712@hotmail.com (239) 218-9444 r.schmoltz@comcast.net

Ruth Ann Blevins Director (2018) (239) 543-8134 • (239) 220-9381 (cell) rblevinshoa11@yahoo.com

NAME TAGS

Any resident wishing to purchase a “Name Tag” may do so on Tuesday mornings between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. before the start of announcements at the HOA Board table. A name tag with a “pin” backing is $5.00 and/or with a “magnet” is $7.00 (correct CASH ONLY). However, if you are going to be gone for several weeks, months, etc., please do not order your name tag until after you return.

Normally takes one (1) week to process your order.

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The Del Tura Phone Book is not compiled by “The Tower”.

It is produced by Hometown America.

Please contact the HT office 731-3433 for errors and omissions.

GENTLE REMINDER

Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

LOAN CLOSET

PLEASE CALL Val Coache 239-543-6425 or cell: 508-789-4240 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC

Phone:_________________________________________________________________________________ Owner Check Here: _______ Renters Check Here: ________ Dues: $12.00 U.S. annually for homeowners and renters. Make check payable to: HOA Del Tura.

Mail or deliver to Doris Meyer, 246 Las Palmas Blvd., No. Ft. Myers, FL 33903, 731-1937.

If mailed, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of HOA cards.

FISH

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

HOA - Tower Delivery Travel Plans Please Do Not Deliver “The Tower” during the time I/We are away.

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For the correct listing of your

Birthday & Anniversary

FMO Membership Application:

e-mail to kanlig@juno.com or return this form to the HOA OFFICE

Name:___________________________________

Birthdays

Del Tura Address:_________________________

Name:___________________________________ Address (req’d):__________________________ ________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________ _____ 1 Year Membership $25.00 _____ 3 Year Membership $65.00 # Of registered FL voters in household: _____

Phone (req’d):____________________________

Non-Florida Address (if applicable):

Month (Spelled)____________ Day:__________

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Name:___________________________________

Anniversary Name: __________________________________ Month (Spelled)____________ Day:__________ Year married:_____________________________ Number of years married as of 2017:________

__________________________________ Which months do you NOT live in Florida: ___________________________________ Recruiter Name_______________________ Send To: FMO, P.O. Box 5300 Largo, FL 33779-5300

Anyone needing to borrow equipment from the Medical Equipment Loan Trailer please contact: Rich Symes at 731-1308, Neil Miller at 731-3628, or Rick Rudzik at 543-3662.

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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 Del Tura.

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Daily Activity Schedule Activity/Contact Information

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Tuesday

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Exercise Tai Chi , Marjorie Lord, 543-9072 Tura Zumba, Teddy Reid, 731-7251 Jane Fonda Aerobics, Teddy Reid Water Aerobics,North Pool,Oct-April, Marilyn Miller, 731-9934 Water Noodle Aerobics, North Pool, Marylou Buss, 612-718-7878 Yoga Relaxation begins Nov 3,Starlight Bllrm, Dea Wells 283-5603

8:00-9:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10:45 11:00-12:00

Billiards, Men's, Harry Christopher, 997-7345 Billiards, Women's, Ann DeGrande, 989-2206 Nov-Apr Bocce, Oct-April, Isabel Albert, 518-209-5968 Bocce, Nov-April, Peggy Terrasi, peggyterrasi@gmail.com, 603-236-2209 Bowling For Fun, Call Cheryl DeCara for location 543-8751 Golf, Men's 18 Hole League, Jay Flanagan, 543-1640 Golf, Men's 9 Hole League, Jack Riordan, Pres., 543-3753 Golf, Women's 18 Hole League, Jan Pedersen 636-887-1449 Golf, Women's 9 Hole League-Marlene DeGraaf 599-4004

1:00-3:00

8:00-9:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10:45 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00 5:00-6:15

8:00-9:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10:45 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00

7:00 PM

11:00-12:15

Sports 1:00-3:00 6:30-9:30 3:00-6:00 3:45-5:30 2:00 8:00 9:00 8:30 8:30 Intermediate 9 AM

Pickle Ball- Dick & Denise Rose - 815-978-4907 Shuffleboard, Jack Blevons, 731-0892 Shuffleboard, open Shuffleboard, Open, Robyn Geren, 839-6674 Shuffleboard, Traveling Team, Dec-Mar, Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Softball, Punta Gorda, Jay Flanagan - 543-1640 Tennis, Mixed, Open - Dave Harting, 599-8575

Advanced PM 1:00

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Games Bingo - Oct-Mar, Linda Schoonmaker 543-9432, doors open at 6:15-Sales end 6:45 Starlight Ballroom

7:00-9:30

Bingo - Starlight Ballroom - all year Bridge, Duplicate - Deloris Nelson - 731-9503 Bridge, Duplicate-Carol Marra 731-0845 Bridge, Open - Marjorie Davis - 543-4225 Bridge, Open - Sylvia White - 731-5168 Bunco,Poinciana Ballroom, All year,1st & 3rd Wed of each month Patti Watson, 608-358-7709 Canasta - Norrine McLaughlin , 543-1276 Dominoes - June Malonson 652-4151 Euchre- Marcella Carothers - 731-3315 Farkle - Ruth Anten - 997-9779 Hand & Foot - Card Game, Betty Scheetz - 609-477-9147 Hand, Knee & Foot - Poinciana Mon, Card Room II Thur Mahjong - Marianne Denman - Card Room II, 543-5968 Mahjong- Dianne Bevilacqua- Card Room I, 567-2234 Mahjong- Ruth Anten - Card Room II, 997-9779 Mahjong- Rheta Kanen, 731-0809 May I - Card Game- Norrine McLaughlin -543-1276 Pinochle - Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Rummi-kub - Jean Cornwell 731-1580 Jacaranda Ballroom

11:00-12:00

Wood Carving- Bernie Forsey, 217-6024 - Nov-May Blood Pressure Readings - before coffee in the Starlight Ballroom Ceramics, Janet Ragone, 543-7818 Choralaires- David Adams - 508-284-6107 - Nov-Mar Coffee & Social Hour - Starlight Ballroom

9:00-12:00

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7:00 1:00-4:00 7:00-10:00 1:00 - 4:00

Other Activities & Clubs

Quilting/Sewing Club-Wendy Wells-309-264-9147 Starlight Ballroom Good Timers-1st wk of Month, Lorna Callan, 731-8348 Library - open every day-Barb Jones 543-6922/Kathleen Quigley 543-1067 Oil Painting - Gerri Robbins, 731-6390 Oct-May Card Making-Mary Kay Tointon 920-309-2121/Gay Dye-731-2633 Video Corner- check hours in the Library Computer Club-Marlene Eck 543-9249, 1st & 3rd Wed.

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RENTALS - Got a rental? Need a rental? Call John Belpulsi (239) 313-8029. Home & security watch, and notary service also available. (aug/sept17) CERTIFIED NURSE - I am honest and dependable. 7 years of experience. Will work with you in your home and take you to Dr. appts., bathing, shopping, cooking, laundry. Call Patty Lewis: 239-321-3166 (aug/ sept17) HOUSECLEANING - Honest, dependable, efficient. Uses her own products. Excellent references. Carol Ann 239-2446526 (jun/jul18) ROOF/GUTTER CLEANING - Resident Randy Boling, 239-7705531 (oct17) GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc.

Del Resident. Call Linda 239560-1948. (oct17) LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE - painter for inside painting only? I also do house cleaning duties. Reasonable prices. Del Tura references. Call Ismael at 239-4781076 (jun/jul18) HOUSE FOR RENT OR SALE - Call Angelo at 239-872-8102. (aug/ sep17) HOUSE SITTING - Would you like to feel completely at ease with your home in the hands of a responsible, caring fellow Del Turian why you are away? Call Judie for more information and references.

603-305-5955. (dec17) HOME WATCH SERVICE - 30 pt. inspection, regular re-

New PHONE NUMBERS Ron Allen .................................... 508-930-4851 Dorothy Biddinger ............................ 980-2775 Tracy Carroll ............................... 207-232-9533 Paul/Janet Coconis .................... 740-819-0196 Steve/Sandra Gove .................... 603-387-5350 Daniel Haag ................................ 614-206-9002 Marlene Haag............................. 614-214-0916 Brad Hammond ......................... 207-232-9566 Mike/Shelley Hensel ......................... 543-2649

ports, Del Tura resident & retired contractor, reasonable rates, Jack, 239-8348184 (mar18) CART REPAIR - 4407 Cart Repair. Repair of all makes and models of carts. Reasonable rates and quick service. Retired veteran and retired mechanic. Del Tura resident. Call or drive in at 4407 San Lucian. Jerry 239-984-5891 (AUG/SEP18) GENERAL MECHANICAL REPAIR - I repair everything except automobiles.

Reasonable rates and quick service. Bring it to me or I can come to you. Retired veteran and retired mechanic. Del Tura resident. Call or drive in at 4407 San Lucian. Jerry - 239-9845891.(aug/sep18) KNIFE & BLADE SHARPENING Professional knife and blade sharpening. No heat wet stone honing for all fine blades. Scissors sharpened. Any type of blade from edgers to bush hogs. Retired veteran and retired mechanic. Del Tura resident. Call or drive in at 4407 San Lucian. Jerry - 239-9845891. (aug/sep18)

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”

– Audrey Hepburn

RATES for classified ads will be as follows: 2 to 3 lines is $8.00/mo, or $50.00 if you pay for one year; 4 to 5 lines is $13.00/mo, or $100.00 for one year; and 6 to 8 lines is $20.00 /mo. No ad over 8 lines will be accepted. Deadline is the 15th of each month. Place ads by calling: 941-349-0194 or 941-539-0205 email: islandvp@verizon.net We use only one page for the classified ads. “The Tower” does not inform you when classified ads expire. However; the expiration date is at the end of your ad in parenthesis (mo/yr). Please make checks payable to: Island Visitor Publishing, LLC DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

Please bring your new phone number to the HOA office and also email it to: moredor1034@AOL. com and it will be published.

Susan Jones ...................................... 940-2983 Liliane Lefebvre ................................ 284-2950 Robert Lisk......................................... 220-1642 Peggy McMillan ................................ 652-3942 Chuck Reese ...................................... 895-4452 Michelle Reese .................................. 565-8944 Judith Schroeder .............................. 246-2177 Suzi Smith ......................................... 543-2046 Henry/Margaret Zanger .................... 543-3263

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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING - Without Professional Prices! Interior/Exterior, 27 years of experience, Power Washing, Home Maintenance and repairs! Del Tura resident. Call Jim Smith 239-247-1917 (nov17) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS? - Linda Storma, resident DEPENDABLE Call (239) 9979066 (jun/jul18) HOUSE CLEANING - Have your home cleaned by an efficient and trustworthy Del Turian who is reasonable and uses her own products. Call Judie (603)305-5955 or (239)7311373 (dec17) LOCKSMITH - Auto/Home Lockouts, Locks Repaired, Installed or Re-keyed. Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 5431434 (oct17) GARAGE DOOR AND OPENER TUNEUP AND FULL SERVICES - Call Jim O’Brien (resident) 239-849-1644 (may17) “PRESSURE WASHING” HOUSES, DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS. CALL DEL TURA RESIDENT. BOB AT 954448-1171 (aug/sept17) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 543-1434 (oct17) LAMINATES - wood rot, power wash, int./ ext. painting, plumbing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 731-9756 (jan18) AVON - products sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239567-1567(Home) or 631-8384323(Cell) (aug/sept17)

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MANUFACTURED HOME

INSURANCE

 NEW RATES MORE COMPANIES TO CHOOSE FROM  HOME & AUTO INSURANCE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Call Us Today For The Facts And All Your

INSURANCE NEEDS!

Dennis Agrusti Agent/Owner

Your Local Independent Insurance Agent Hablo Español

AGRUSTIINSAGENCY@GMAIL.COM WWW.INSURANCECALLUS.COM

Department of Elder Affairs (www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us) American Society on Aging (www.asaging.org) Setting Priorities for Retirement Years (www.spry.org) Social Security (www.ssa.gov) Senior Job Bank (www.seniorjobbank.org) Senior Planet “aging with attitude” (seniorplanet.org)

10/17

Office: 239-574-7283 Cell: 239-810-6283

Websites for Seniors

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W O D U O Y LD WHAT WOU

Invite your friends to live at Del Tura, and you could earn up to $500* when they purchase a new home.

Call 239-731-3330 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 $500. 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 239-731-3330 for more details.

Two laptops

Domestic flight

Outdoor Grill

Patio Set

Gazebo

Flat Screen TV

Shopping Spree 12/17

Think about the possibilities! With $500, 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

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“W-D–L–T” Radio Record Hop Saturday, August 19th – 7:00pm in the Starlight Ballroom

Do you remember those great Friday night dances you went to when you were a teenager? Maybe it was held at your school… or the community center? You and your friends would have fun socializing and dancing to the attest hits, played by a DJ from your local radio station! Well, Del Tura is turning back the clock for you and your friends for a social event that goes back to those fun-filled days. EVERYONE is invited….couple and single alike…for an evening of fun, nostalgia and dancing. Our DJ is Del Tura’s own Dave Adams and we’re calling our station “W – D – L – T”!

You probably know Dave as the Director of our own Choralaires. Over the years, Dave has amassed a record collection numbering in the thousands. His background in radio and rock and roll goes back to the 1960’s. As a young man, he performed on the traveling circuit as a keyboard back up for some of the top entertainers of the era. Later, Dave worked professionally as a Disc Jockey and Production Director for “W-E-E-X” AM and FM in Easton, Pennsylvania. More recently, Dave was the owner and manager of “W-K-T-F” Radio in Vienna, Georgia. On Saturday, August 19th, Dave will host an old fashioned “W-D-L-T” Radio “Social” and “Record Hop”, featuring the great music of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s…. everything from Rock and Roll to Country. Come to dance or just to have fun and make some memories.

COME JOIN US! DANCE Saturday, August 19th 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)

Tickets Sales: HOA Members $10 • Non-HOA $12 On Sale: August 1st (HOA members only) at Tuesday’s coffee • August 8th & 15th sales for everyone (at Tuesday’s coffee) HOA sponsored event, no refunds

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

TABLE DICE GAME

Saturday, October 14, 2017 7 pm Del Tura Starlight Ballroom Tickets on sale Tuesday, September 26 & October 3 , before & after HOA coffee And Thursday, September 28 & October 5, in Lobby between 6pm –7pm Please Note: Tickets go on sale to the General Public– Thursday, Sept. 28th.

CHARITY FUNDRAISER

(Raising funds for Community Food Pantry) help feed our low income Seniors

PLAYERS TICKET CAN and DRY FOOD DRIVE ********** Receive a

Special Raffle Ticket for EACH

Can or Dry Food Item You bring to the event

Reserved Seating Only Play all Evening

TICKET DONATION - $20 Prizes Guaranteed at Each Table

1st Game Prize - $75

2nd Game Prize - $20 3rd Game Prize - $10 Lottery Ticket Ticket Sales Open to General Public on September 28, 2017

TICKETS: CASH ONLY–available as of (TUESDAY, SEPT. 26, 2017)

Limited number of tickets (No refunds) Must be 18 years of age (NO tickets will be held)

GENERAL INFO AND TICKETS: KATHY AIRA 908-507-4335 All event proceeds will go to Suncoast Neighborhood Taskforce (Pantry Program) a 501(c)3

LIVERPOOL LIVE LIVERPOOL LIVE is Florida’s top rated Beatles Tribute band. They are true entertainers, not just a scripted show. They will ask you to clap to the music, sing to the music and dance to the music. Their performance is spot on! Here is the difference from the others: They will involve you and present you with secrets and stories about the Beatles and their songs. Their performance is exciting and captures the wit and humor of the Fabs. What was the Beatles; first number 1 song in the USA? (they will ask). These are just some of the things that these entertainers bring.

Yes, this is a full costume show. The music is a note for note copy of the Beatles’ music. Even their instruments are duplicates of the Beatles gear. members of this group include past cast members of Disney’s Epcot in Orlando and Beatlemania. This group has played it all from corporate shows to SOLD OUT theaters. Liverpool Live is a group of truly professional entertainers that will completely involve the audience! You will love the music and love the new spin on performance.

SHOW Saturday, September 16th

7:00 pm Starlight Ballroom Doors Open 6:30 pm Tickets for HOA members $20, will go on sale August 29th before Tuesday Coffee and non-members $22, on sale as of September 5th.

HOA sponsored event, no refunds

For more information call Bette # 652-3909

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Mark Your Calendar AUGUST 1

Tennis League Info Letter Posted (North Courts Screen Room)

AUGUST 6

Ice Cream Social (Starlight Ballroom 1pm-3pm)

AUGUST 19

Dance with DLT –Dave (Starlight Ballroom)

AUGUST 27

Tennis – Sign up Fall Tennis Leagues (Men, Women & Mixed) (North Courts Screen Room)

SEPTEMBER 13

HOA Board Meeting (Starlight Ballroom 7pm)

SEPTEMBER 16

Dance with LIVERPOOL (Starlight Ballroom)

OCTOBER 1

October issue Tower Distributed

OCTOBER 11

Cynthia Williams Event (Startlight Ballroom)

OCTOBER 11

HOA Board Meeting (Starlight Ballroom 7pm)

OCTOBER 14

LCR (left, center, right) GAME Fundraiser Open to Public (Starlight Ballroom 7p-10p)

OCTOBER 28

Halloween Dance with Take 2 (Starlight Ballroom) start planning your Costume!