Del Tura - December 2018

THE TOWER Volume 34 | NO 12 | DECEMBER 2018

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President’s Message Good Timers’ Single Club

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At The Hydrant

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Home Holiday Lighting And HO Decoration Contest HO Again this year, the HOA will be looking to recognize the homeowner’s who put their holiday spirit on display. Put up those lights, the inflatables, the decorations and trees, and keep your eyes peeled for the HOA Board as we travel throughout the community judging all the displays.

As in past years, we will once again offer cash prizes to the first second and third place winners in the amount of $100, $50, and $25.

Dear Fritzie

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Holiday Cart Parade

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BUT WAIT!!!! We’re also offering a $50 prize for the pool with the nicest decorations as well.

Judging will be completed by December 16th and Prizes will be announced at the December 18th Tuesday Coffee Social.

Let’s make this the brightest and snazziest looking development in all southwest Florida!

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Contest & Winners

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CONTEST & WINNERS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23rd Golf Cart Choralaires Will be coming to your neighborhood Come Sing-A-Long or Just Enjoy some Holiday Cheer Come Join Us North pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 pm South pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:45 pm Main pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 pm

2018 – 2019 DEL TURA PHONE DIRECTORIES

New phone books available at the HOA office. Please stop by and come sign out your new book, during office hours.

Keep up with our new neighbors and friends with new numbers!

WIN A $50 RESTAURANT GIFT CARD NEW CONTEST TOWER DEADLINE: The 9th of the month, for the following month’s issue.

GOOD All articles and flyers must be submitted in a Microsoft Word document format, or you may drop LUCK!!! off at the HOA office in a TYPED or HAND PRINTED format only.

Questions - please contact Kathy Aira 908-507-4335, E-mail: Toweredit@yahoo.com Thank You

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TOWER EDITOR REPLACEMENT

From the President’s Desk…

SEASON’S GREETINGS the music of “Take 2” and some “Movember”. Again this year, Christmas would never get here. really cool costumes, it was a Bart’s tremendous work on behalf Now, regardless of which holONE AND ALL…..

Well, it’s easy to see the busy holiday season is rapidly upon us again this year. Good friends are returning from the north, and the activities calendar is once again getting full. One sign for me is the number of speakers we have now each Tuesday morning to speak of everything from Bingo to our annual holiday food drive. I continue to be amazed at all Del Tura has to offer.

I want to take a moment to thank several folks who have gone above and beyond in recent weeks. One of the dangers in doing so, is that often folks who deserve recognition are missed. Such could be the case here, since there is simply so much going on continually. My apology in advance if I miss an individual or event.

First, my thanks to our Entertainment Committee for a fun filled Halloween Dance. With

fun filled night for everyone.

Thanks also to Wendy Wells, Kay Nezamis and their committee for an outstanding Craft Fair again this year. With a record number of vendors, an excellent lunch, scores of prizes, and excellent weather, it was an overwhelming success. Thanks to all who made this annual tradition the best yet.

I would be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to especially thank Audrey Martin for our November Block party. This was a new event this year. The idea came from Sherry Cottini and her Welcome Committee. With numerous families throughout our community participating, the event afforded each of us a chance to get to know our immediate neighbors. As noted, special thanks to Audrey whose diligence and hard work paid off with a real success.

Special thanks to Bart DeGraaf for yet another successful

of Prostate Cancer Awareness, put Del Tura squarely in the forefront of the efforts to eradicate this disease. The traditional dance and “Junk in the Trunk” sale were fun for all. Thank you Bart and the folks who assisted you for making this effort part of our activities.

Finally, I most certainly want to take a moment to thank our veterans. On November 11th, Woody Cook chaired our annual Veteran’s Day Celebration and it was truly inspiring. We owe a great debt of gratitude to all our past and present members of our armed forces, and I sincerely appreciate Woody’s hard work to make the day special here in our development.

It seems hard to believe that we are once again embracing the glad tidings of the holiday season. Recently, I was talking with several friends here in Del Tura and we remarked that when we were little children, it seemed

iday you celebrate at this time of the year, they simply seem to come and go faster and faster every year. Here’s hoping you have a joyous season, filled with friendship, fellowship and love.

As always, from where I sit….. it’s just another day in paradise!

Dave Adams HOA President

Unfortunately, Kathy Aira, our present TOWER Editor is resigning as Editor effective April, 2019.

We are all very sorry to see Kathy leave, but understand she has other rewarding future plans.

Our goal now is to recruit her replacement as Editor as soon as possible. If anyone in the Del Tura community is interested, please contact our HOA Board President, Dave Adams @ 508-284-6107 or email dksdr1@comcast. net.

Thank you, Dennis Cottini TOWER co-editor

WILL YOU BE THE NEXT EDITOR

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Questions to Ask When Considering an Annuity Like everyone, you want to retire comfortably – without worrying about running out of money. And that’s why you should consider every available source of income for your retirement years. One such source might be a fixed annuity – but is it right for you?

A fixed annuity is an insurance product that can provide you with an income stream you can’t outlive, although payments also can be structured to end after a certain number of years. Your principal and interest rate are guaranteed, based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing company, and the interest you earn is tax-deferred and will compound annually until you begin taking income.

These features are certainly attractive, but, even so, before you invest in an annuity, you will need to ask yourself some key questions, including these: What other sources of guaranteed income will I have available? One way to evaluate the value of an annuity is to determine what other guaranteed income you might have available during retirement. If you find that Social Security and any other sources of assured income, such as a pension, are enough to cover all or most of your essential living expenses, then you may not need any additional guaranteed income from an annuity. However, if these other guaranteed income streams aren’t enough to meet your cost of living, then you might want to invest some of your assets in an annuity.

How much of my retirement funds should I consider putting into an annuity? You’ll need to determine the portion of your diversified portfolio that a fixed annuity should occupy, taking into account the nature of this investment – specifically, it’s a fixed-rate, income-producing vehicle. This means you’ll want a certain percentage of your portfolio in stocks, another in bonds, and still another percentage in the guaranteed income from an annuity. The exact percentages will depend on your age, proximity to retirement, risk tolerance and other factors.

What are the issues I might want to discuss with a financial professional before investing in an annuity? As mentioned above, you will need to determine if, and how, an annuity meets your needs and how it fits into your portfolio. A financial professional can evaluate your situation and help you answer these questions, as well as inform you about other issues related to an annuity. For example, if you decide to tap in to your annuity earlier than planned, you probably will incur surrender charges.

These charges decline each year, usually reaching zero after seven years. Furthermore, different annuities come with different fees, so a financial professional can help determine what options would best suit your needs.

You’ll also need to be aware that while the interest you earn is tax-deferred, it isn’t tax-free. You will be taxed at your ordinary income tax rate once you start taking withdrawals, and withdrawals prior to age 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10% federal tax penalty. So, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor before withdrawing from your annuity.

A fixed annuity could be a valuable asset during your retirement years. But, at the same time, it’s a big investment – so get the help you need to determine if you’re making the right choice.

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Anyone interested in running for the Board, should contact Bart DeGraaf for an application and formally submit it to Bart no later than December 10th at 12 noon if you wish to have your name and resume published in

the January issue of the Tower.

Nominations can be received until the January Board meeting, however those received after December 10 at noon will not be included in the Tower.

Don’t miss out on the best value around. HOA dues are due

by January 1, 2019 for next year.

They are by calendar year. So if you paid in July, it was for 2018.

Any dues paid from now till the end of December will be used for 2019. You can drop off your dues at the HOA office during regular business hours or you can drop them at the HOA table at Tuesday coffee. We are there at 8am!!

Because of the update of our computer program, we no longer need HOA cards. So you will no longer need to enclose a self-addressed envelope if you mail your check. Once your dues are paid, you are on our list and are all set for the year.

Please don’t hesitate to contact either Cindy Baron or Denise Rose with questions. Our numbers are in the book and in the Tower.

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Good Timers’ Singles Club News

by Liz Poniatowski

SINGLE:

It’s Not A Status.

But it’s A Word That Describes A Person Who is Strong Enough To Live and Enjoy Life Without Depending On Others ! and listen to the old time music we all enjoy. We would like to start a ‘game day’ having several different games among the tables

in the card room. You can chose your game and have fun making new friends. Try a different game each time! We are always looking for new places to go and things to do in the local area. When you join you’ll always have a voice in offering up ideas and the opportunity to make it happen! So what are you waiting for? If you’re single and want to start having some fun with other single men and women in the Del Tura community why not join us for our January meeting on January 8th in the Jacaranda Ballroom at 4:30. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month.

Please feel free to be our guest at any one of our monthly meetings.

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Are you single? Would you like to mingle and get to know other single men and women in Del Tura? Well now’s the time to do it. It’s that time of year when the Good Timers Club is looking to recruit new members. We are planning on expanding our horizons in the New Year. Currently, along with our monthly events, we will be looking at the schedules for plays at The Broadway Palm Theater and the Cape Coral Community Theater. October will bring us the opportunity to get together and enjoy the Octoberfest at the German American Club. The Shell Factory always

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At the Hydrant old now and i love my mom and dad and they bring me to the dog park twice a day where i have lots of friends and i get to kiss lots of people. My mom tells everybody to watch out for me because i can’t hold my licker, i’m not sure what that means but i sure like it here

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of kisses and i heard the lady say “he’s not a girl and he’s not brown but he sure is cute”. Then joe came by to bring me back to my cage and i was very sad when i saw them walk by my cage and out the door. Joe came back in about 10 minutes and said “well patrick, i think today is your lucky day” and he took me to the front room where the couple was waiting to take me home. I followed my mom everywhere so she started calling me shadow. I’m 7 years

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Video Corner Be sure to mark your calendar for movie night on Wednesday, December 5 at 7 PM in the ballroom. We haven’t chosen the movie yet, it just might be a Christmas surprise. See you in the library.

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Holiday Cart Parade December 9th 6pm It’s time once again to DECORATE YOUR GOLF CARTS for one of Del Tura’s most fun Holiday traditions. It is amazing to see how creative our residents can be. Last year there may have been a little glitch…like the lead carts breaking down so no one had a map resulting in some missed streets.

That won’t happen this year…Erv and Linda will be leading the parade and the 2nd cart will have a map as well.

If you need help with hooking up lights, you may call Jim Stenzel 239-826-0524 or Gerry Benjamins 239-322-9866. It is up to you to get the things you need and to do the decorating…that’s half the fun!

Don’t wait until the last minute for their help. We will have PRIZE MONEY for best decorations that night! Start planning early!

The parade participants, and any residents who would like to join us, will meet in the Starlight Ballroom at 5:00 pm for a social hour and pre-parade camaraderie. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and bring your drinks. We will have plates, napkins and utensils. The parade will begin at 6:00 pm. We also welcome bicycles, motorcycles, etc., whatever glows…goes!

Enclosed in your Tower is a map with approximate times the parade will reach your location. (Also at all the pools).

Note…the parade will end at the corner of Las Palmas Norte and San Gabriel this year. It’s a long parade and we lose most of the carts by then. So join in and have fun!

For more information or ideas, call Erv or Linda Storma at 239-997-9066.

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There’s always time for reminders about course etiquette; especially when visiting a new course. (Also for your home course.) It makes play more enjoyable for everyone.

For a new course, read up on it before you play. Some sites that contain information about many courses are Golf Advisor or GolfClubAtlas.com.

On all courses: Place rakes back in the right place. The usual place is half inside the bunker with the teeth down. This way the handle can be reached without stepping into the sand.

Respect course signage. Most often signage indicates a wet spot,

native areas or is there to prevent unnecessary wear to the course.

Pick up any liter you see.

It’s just a nice thing to do; but you may need gloves.

Be a golf course scout. If you see anything unusual or something that may pose a problem or a even danger; let the pro shop know. (Like Stumpy hanging out on a tee box!)

Don’t be the hero to fix slow play. You’ll be better off to call the pro shop and ask if they would send out a ranger. Maybe the ranger will make it easier for you to “play through” or remind the group about “pace of play.”

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Del Tura Amigos Softball News Softball Players Needed The 2019 Softball season is quickly approaching. Our own Del Tura Amigos look forward to returning to defend their 2018 championship season. Before the first game in January of 2019, much preparation is needed. We are looking for as many returning and new players to join in for the 2019 season. Our hopes for 2019

are to field two Del Tura teams, the Amigos, and the Gringos! To do so, we need to get as many people involved as possible. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Jim Hamilton. His e-mail is: jimbigtimberconstruction@yahoo.com -- or you can give him a call at 208-313-1321.

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course that was empty and ended up having a great round.

Respect the entire staff.

Everyone has a job to too.

Be a good critic. Thoughtful criticism means taking account of the things you like, don’t like, and ways to make things better.

I was always told not to complain unless it was given with a suggestion for improvement.

Vote. After the round, take you judgements and post online for the public to view. You’ll be doing others a favor as well as the managers of the facility.

These are just some simple gentle reminders. I’m sure each of you has more suggestions. Just have fun and hit them long and straight!

A photo of our TuraZumba/ Dance Fitness group having a great time celebrating Halloween. Our Dance Fitness instructor, Adele Guthreau, does a wonderful job showing us the dance moves. She gave us a special Halloween program dancing to many Halloween songs.

The TuraZumba/Dance Fitness class starts at 9 AM until 10 AM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We also have a Jane Fonda Workout starting at 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Come join us for fun dancing and aerobic exercise and making many new friends and improve your health too.

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SPORTS at 239-731-0892 any time & we’ll be more than happy to add you to our sub list. We play on Fridays, 3-games each week. We start at 1:00 & are always done between 3:00 and 3:30 at the latest. We have an answering machine so if we are not home when you call, just leave a message & we will return your call as quickly as possible. Other than that, Janet & I would like to wish you all A very Blessed Christmas & also a Happy, Safe & healthy 2019 as we all continue to enjoy our little piece of Paradise here in beautiful Del-Tura.

Tennis at Del Tura

by Jacqueline St-Jean

2 FREE LESSONS IN DECEMBER The Del Tura Tennis Association hosts a number of activities throughout the fall and winter season at our tennis courts situated by the North Pool.

There is Open Tennis on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for anyone wanting to play from 8:00 to 10:00 am.

You don’t need to find a partner. Just show up during these times and you will automatically be included in the group.

Two more lessons for beginners or people who need to refresh their skills are being offered December 4 and December 11 from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

On December 16, we are hosting a Up and Down tennis afternoon followed by a Pot Luck dinner.

Sign up in the screened room.

The intra-mural leagues for Men’s B1 – Thursdays at 8:00 am, Women’ s on Fridays at 8:00 am and Mixed Doubles on Saturdays at 10:00 am are well under way.

Our travelling teams playing at home in December are: • December 5 – 10:30 3.5 Minus team • December 6 – 10:30 am Copper team

• December 12 – 10:30 3.5 Minus team • December 12 – 12:30 pm Bronze team • December 14 – 10:30 am Nickel team Please feel free to come and watch and encourage our players.

Two of our A players, Denny Erickson and Gerry Benjamin have joined the Lake Fairways Red Team. We wish them a good season.

If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline St-Jean at 239-599-4468 or jacstjean2016@gmail.com or the Del Tura Tennis Association at DelTuraTennis@gmail.com.

Core Water Aerobics With A Noodle

by Marylou Buss If you have arthritis in any joint - want better balance - want to be more flexible - want to be stronger - then this is the class for you.

You do not need to know how to swim. It is not a difficult class.

Doctors are finding good results in studies that your health does improve with water exercises.

Marylou Buss is certified in Senior Physical Fitness and leads the class. Come and join us on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. We are at

the North Pool. Join our informal fun class and improve your health.

If you have a water noodle bring that. If you don’t have one we have extra available. Questions please contact: Marylou Buss # 612-7187878 or mlbuss44@gmail.com

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Writing this on November 6th, there really isn’t a whole lot to write about as our league just started playing it’s first week of league play last Friday, the 2nd. So I’m not going to post any standings until I write my letter for the January Tower. I would however like to mention the names of new members who joined our league this year as new teams. Patti Franks & Kathy are a team, Lynn Brenfleck & Bruce Blackmore are a new team. Ray David & Cam

Smith are a new team. Joe Noto & Chuck Hokey are another new team as well as Cathy Noto & Kathy Hokey being another new team too. So want to give sincere welcomes to these new members to our league. That gives us 20 teams this year which is a maximum we can be playing with. But, like every year we are always in need of people who would like to play as subs when we need them which is almost weekly. We do have a sub-list but if anyone who is new & would like to be a sub, you can call either myself or Janet

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SPORTS 18 Hole Women’s Association

by Carol Marra At the time of this December Tower, our three day Club Championship has been completed. The winners’ names will be posted in the Dungeon and appear in our January article. December is also our Member-Member tournament, on the 5th and 6th. We will end the calendar year with a luncheon and General Meeting on the 13th. New officers will also be sworn in at this time.

As 2018 draws to a close be aware there are a number of rule

changes that will take affect in January. Most are designed to speed up play: things as simple as how you drop the ball when you have landed on the cart path or repairing spike marks on the green. Look online for other examples. Should there be a rule you find confusing (a confusing golf rule?) I am sure the Pro Shop will be glad to explain it!

Two Holes-In-One! On June 9th, Mary Ciezadlo had a Hole-In-One on 6 North. This last October 7th, Peggy Deems had her ace on 8 South. Congratulations to both of our Members.

If you are new to Del Tura and interested in joining you can contact our Membership Chairperson, Kay Rolader at 292-4964 for more information.

This time of year we really get to enjoy Florida at its best.

The humidity and very high temperatures have left us. We are still not overly crowded. Enjoy this time; January will bring a few cold mornings and more golfers to Del Tura. And hopefully, more members to the Association.

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Ballroom from 5-6pm. Partners are not needed. Come and learn basic beginner steps for Swing, Rhumba, Chacha and Waltz For safety, please wear smooth soles shoes and No FlipFlops

Please contact Cindy and Ken Baron at 603-398-8001 with questions Hope to see you in January.

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“Christmas Magic”

By Dianne Roderick Can you remember when you were between the ages of 5 and 7? The excitement of this time of year was at times indescribable! Trying to contain yourself each day as the holidays crept closer and closer wasn’t easy and we had to be oh so good! I don’t know there seemed to be a multitude of things that would heighten our senses during this time of our lives. You saw, you felt, you inhaled all of the smells and excitement of the season.

I remember going shopping with Mom, not daring to let go of her hand for fear of being lost in the crowd. One couldn’t help to inhale the scents of those beautiful pine trees and wreaths. How they filled the air! They just seemed to add more excitement to this magical season. Those smells were still with me as I drifted off to sleep that night. The visions may not have been of “sugar plums” but they certainly added to how we envisioned what our Christmas would be like.

I still remember a Christmas vision

that remains in my memory today and until this day it feels real to me.

I was six years old and like any other child of that age was awed by Santa and the stories surrounding this jolly old soul. At that age you have many questions. What happens if it doesn’t snow? How will Santa get in? We don’t have a fireplace… so worried that he would miss our house! After much reassurance we finally relaxed and believed that Santa would find a way and all would be fine. Isn’t that part of the magic? That excitement whether a child of five or, ninety-five remains with you as you celebrate each blessed Christmas.

As a young child I remember hearing stories about The Macy’s Santa and how there was a magic wishing star you could stand on as you waited to see Santa. Would you believe that I was forty-five years old when I finally made it to Macy’s? So many years had passed but I was just as excited as when I was five. It was amazing! So crazy in New York City at that time of year but doesn’t that go along with the season? I felt like

a child again, more excited than my sixteen year old daughter and her friend. I think that she thought that her Mom had lost her mind as we bustled through the crowd to watch Santa ice skate in Rockefeller Center.

You know that vision that I was telling you about earlier, the one when I was six years old? Well I truly feel until this day it was real. I was awakened by a noise coming from our parlor, so I crept oh so quietly out of bed and peeked around the corner. There he was, that jolly man in the red suit placing our presents ever so gingerly under our tree.

He didn’t see me but stopped for a moment to look behind him. I know he had to use his magic to get into our house! He had the bluest of eyes that twinkled just like the poem says. My older brother tells me that I am crazy until this day, but I still believe with all my heart that it happened. Isn’t that what Christmas is all about? You have to believe in the “Magic of Christmas”. If you do you’ll always be young at heart!

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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity

Jane Fonda Aerobics Tai Chi Tura Zumba Water Aerobics (Oct-April) Water Noodle Aerobics Yoga Relaxation

Location

The Daily Activity Schedule is updated on a monthly basis. Please submit any corrections or additions to Dennis Cottini 847-707-1435 or email: dcottini@comcast.net prior to the 9th of each month.

Contact

Teddy Reid Marjorie Lord, 543-9072 Teddy Reid, 731-7251 North Pool North Pool Starlight Ballroom

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Choralaires

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Barb Jones

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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.

HELPLINE 997-3474

322-9863

FISH - Fruit Picking Contact

Rick Rudzik/Sherry Plisch

543-3662 567-0538

FMO Membership

Betty Ewing

652-3909

Airport Runs, Appointments Runs,

100% Ready

When You Walk Through The Door.

Alda Gilbert

sea-walker62@hotmail.com

239-910-3427

731-2523

HOA Membership

Cindy Baron

603-398-8001

HOA Membership

Denise Rose

815-222-6466

HOA Office - 609 Sierra Madre (off Catalina)

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-12pm Thurs 4pm-6pm

731-3461

Homeowners’ Issues/Grievances

Clubhouse Office

731-3433

Memorials

Ruth Blevins

543-8134

Name Tags

Wendy Wells

309-264-9147

Save Our Strays

Sherry Plisch Karen Azza

707-5613 220-0563

Seminars (HOA Board President)

Dave Adams

508-284-6107

Outdoor Electronic Billboard

Jim Stenzel

826-0524

Tower - Advertising - bobemy4ivp@verizon.net

Bob & Emy Stein

941-349-0194

Tower - Editor

Kathy Aira

908-507-4335

Tower - Co-Editor

Dennis Cottini

239-217-0592

Tower - Delivery coordinator

Linda Braun

516-310-0272

Veterans Contact

David Jacobs

567-0986

Video Library

Elaine Schnur

567-1108

Welcome Committee

Sherry Cottini

770-7711

Sound Systems David & Judy Jacobs

567-0986

Jim Stenzel

826-0524 Lighting

Charles & Peg Note

731-5615

Doris Meyer

731-1937

Please email changes to Dennis Cottini at dcottini@comcast.net or call 239-217-0592

NON-EMERGENCY CALLS - SHERIFF’S DEPT. (239) 477-1000

3/19

Front Gate Guard

Housekeeping, Food Shopping

12/18

Dennis Cottini

2/19

Blood Drive

Mrs. Doubtfire Services

“Why not go out on the limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?”

– Frank Scully

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Contests & Winners

Contest Rules

SCRABBLE

Contest #3 Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card

“Double Word Score”

The contest period will run from October 1, 2018 – March 20, 2019. All eligible persons who enter the contest must be at least age 18, by October 1, 2018. 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 during the contest period. All entries are due by the 20th of the March 2019. The final entry of the contest must be received by March 20, 2019 (by noon in the HOA office) to be an eligible entry into contest #3. Winner will be drawn on March 20th at 5pm. Entries must be complete and answer correct, for it to be an eligible winner. 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.

Questions: Please contact the Tower Editor or Co-Editor.

Let’s Play Scrabble Thursdays 1pm-4pm Card room down by Pub (If you have a game board please bring it).

For info call: Linda Braun 516-310-0272

CONGRATULATIONS TIM KRENTZ, CONTEST WINNER #2 WILL YOU BE THE NEXT WINNER?….START COMPLETING THE PUZZLES FOR CONTEST #3 THIS MONTH AND DELIVER TO THE HOA OFFICE, DEADLINE MARCH 20TH, 2019.

DECEMBER – CONTEST #3 PUZZLE C HOLIDAY LIGHTING

Contest #3 - Puzzle A Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card Name: ________________________________ Address: ______________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Email: ________________________________

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

boxes

Entry must be received by: 3/20/19 @ 12 noon

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POWER WASHING

Thursday Night Bingo Janet & I started HOA-sponsored Thursday night bingo on October 18th for the 2018-2019 season. We had a really nice turnout the first night but for whatever reason week two was a lot smaller turnout. This month as I am writing on November 6th, we had no bingo on the 1st. because of the craft-fair in the ballroom & on the 22nd no bingo because of Thanksgiving.

So saying that, this month being December as you read this there also will be NO bingo on the 20th or the 27th, because of the Christmas holidays. With people both

TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

By Marcella Carothers 10-02-18 1. Don Williamson (tie) Joannie Kachel 2. Bruce Mars (tie) Marcella Carothers 10-09-18 1. Bruce Mars (tie)Don Williamson 3. Marcella Carothers 10-16-18 1. John Peterson 2. Don Williamson 3. Jeff Brunker 4. Kathy Boesel 10-23-18 1. Priscilla Peterson 2. Kathy Boesel 3. Audrey Person 4. Jeff Brunker 10-30-18 1. Bruce Mars 2. Jean Wiley 3. Dave Ehernman 4. Marc Thibert 11-06-18 1. Louisa Villaincourt 2. Peggy Anderson 3. Joe Pollock 4. Kathy Boesel

on our bingo committee as well as you people who travel or have guests over the holidays we need to cancel bingo on those two Thursday nights. We are hoping that more of you come back & bring friends to our Thursday bingo. We have made all our games more simple & easy to play which makes it more fun to play too. The more people that come to play the bigger the payouts will be for all the games we play. The minimum cost per person is only $6 which gets you to play 10-games in that $6 packet. You can also spend more to get a 2nd half-packet or buy Specials at $4 for a set of two. There are two game on each “Special” sheet and all of the money taken in gets paid out.

There are also free tickets given out for special drawings & also other $1 tickets you can buy for Hot-Ball prizes & also $1 tickets for Share the Wealth drawings. So, like what I normally spend is the $6 packet, two special tickets, A Hot-ball & Share the Wealth ticket which

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

By Marcella Carothers 10-10-18 1. Henry Dzedzej 2. Marcella Carothers 3 Zella Hoyt 10-17-18 Henry Dzedzej 2. Eleanor Lingeman 3. Marcella Carothers 4. Dick Boesel 10-24-18 1. Dick Boesel 2. Ray Connaly 3. Kathy Boesel 10-31-18 1. Dick Boesel 2. Kathy Boesel 3. Irene Lynch 11-07-18 1, Dick Boesel 2. Sandy Staigle 3. Kathy Boesel

comes to $12 to play 14 games of bingo. A pretty cheap night of fun & a chance to come home with some money. If you want, like many do, is to also buy the half-pack for another $3 & also you can buy more Specials if you want to increase your chances of winning. That is totally up to you. But, like I said, I think $12 is a pretty cheap night of having fun with a good chance of taking home more than what you came with. Doors open at 6:00 when we start sales & close at 6:45 so we can start playing promptly at 7:00.

No more sales after 6:45 because cash & prizes have to be tabulated before we start play at 7:00. State rules dictate you have to be 18 to play & no alcoholic beverages are allowed in the bingo hall. Soda & water is available to be purchased while we play in the hall. Normally without any problems while we play, we are normally done by 9:30. We have a good committee of volunteers again this year solely for the purpose of allowing you to come & have fun & try your luck at winning. We have winners every week so if you come, you can be one too. We hope to see you there.

Cards & Games Corner

$

9900

Includes Exterior Walls, Carport and Driveway. Roof Extra.

All Mold and Mildew Removed With Surface Cleaner

Call...

DAVE’S

1/19

By Jack Blevons

Professional Power Washing 239-770-2015

License #0801258 • Allstate Property Services, Inc.

ATTN: MAHJONG PLAYERS

Today, I received a check from the National Mah Jongg League for $145 made out to our Friends in Service (FISH).

This check it’s the result of those of you who purchased your 2018 cards from me last January. I just want to let you know that I will once again begin taking orders after January 1, 2019. You may contact me at 239-218-9801. For those of you who play in a group, please collect from your group and then call me and I will make arrangements to pick up the money. I will place the order with the National Mah Jongg League so the cutoff date has to be before January 27th, 2019. THE CARD PRICE IS THE SAME AS LAST YEAR….Samll card $8 - Large card $9 Thank you for helping to support our wonderful FISH organization.

Ellie Haug

TUESDAY NIGHT DUPLICATE BRIDGE

By D. Nelson

Oct 30th 1st Miller Ekas & Jerry Moore 2nd Ann Ekas & Deloris Nelson Tie 3rd Ricki Thompson & Jane Walcroft Tie 3rd Carol Marra & Richard Anderson Nov. 6th 1st Miller Ekas & Jerry Moore Tie 2nd Ann Ekas & Deloris Nelson Tie 2nd Dave Cooper & Dole Scott

NEW BRIDGE GROUP STARTING AND WE NEED NEW PLAYERS...

Ken Knight is heading up a new Bridge Group to meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4pm in the Jacaranda Room. This is for men and women and we would like you to have a partner when you sign up to make it easier, however, not mandatory.

Please call Ken at 305-746-3782 or kennethwinsorknight@gmail.com for more information or to let him know that you will be joining the group.

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January Birthdays & Anniversaries

HOA OFFICE WINTER HOURS

(October - April) MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-Noon TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am –Noon (or after Coffee Hour) WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am- Noon THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4pm -6pm (evening hours only) FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-Noon SATURDAY & SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

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

THE TOWER EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR Kathy Aira CO-EDITOR Dennis Cottini STAFF Sue Dunigan Rheta Kanen Ann Clanton Dianne Roderick

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!

1/1 1/2 1/3 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/11

William Koch Kathleen Bell Garry Biddinger Ron Sergeichik Jim Carroll Jim Hinrichs Tony Oliver John Ruttman Sue Schwan Dick Wuerderman Bill Zabkar Kathleen Boesel Joyce Sinicropi Pat Wagner

1/12 1/13

Brian Lippard Rita Salman Rich Symes Isabel Passinger Sandy Pladsen Gerald Sadowski Jeanne Smith Marion Mulcahey Tony Zografos Jack O’Hearn Cheryl DeCara Roseann Umberger Donna Johnson Donald Toth

1/14 1/15 1/17 1/18 1/19 1/21 1/22

1/23 1/24 1/25 1/26 1/27 1/28 1/30 1/31

Doris Thurber Janet Hoffay Joe Heidecker Ann DeGrande Vito Sinicropi Jerry Carlson Mildred Hanrahan Maria Soper Victoria Clark Wayne Richmond Dorathy Biddinger Barb Carlson Paula Major Karen Rivet

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO...

1/1 1/2 1/9 1/13 1/17 1/18

Bob & Sallly Keith . . . . . . . .

Dave & Marianne Denman. .

Jay & Liz Flanagan. . . . . . . .

Dennis & Paula Major . . . . .

Dino & Ann DeGrande . . . . .

Henry & Dalia Shahar . . . . .

59 years 59 years 31 years 51 years 50 years 52 years

1/19 1/20 1/25 1/26

Bob & Teddy Reid . . . . . . . .

Dave & Trudy Wilson. . . . . .

Dave & Betty Scheetz. . . . . .

Brian & Roseann Lippard. . .

Kenny & Jeanie Shuff. . . . . .

38 years 45 years 51 years 33 years 62 years

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.

HOA BOARD INFORMATION

I NEED YOUR EYES 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.

Dave Adams - President (2019)

Cindy Baron - Director (2021)

Bette Ewing-Cheney - Vice President (2019)

Ray David - Director (2021)

(508) 284-6107 dksdr1@comcast.net

(239) 652-3909 Dpc1950@outlook.com

Joyce Lienert - Secretary (2019) (973) 714-4117 Jlienert712@hotmail.com

Wendy Wells - Treasurer (2020) (309) 264-9147 Kwltr11@gmail.com

Susan Bell - Director (2020) (714) 454-9972 susanbell_gaston@yahoo.com

(603) 398-8001 cbaron 50@yahoo.com

(239) 574-1290 * (781) 864-8320 cell RAD5552004@yahoo.com

Don Dowell - Director (2021) (239) 731-1566 donaxp@aol.com

Sandra Boykin - Director (2020) (410) 491-8824 sandramboykin@yahoo.com

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E-MAIL ADDRESSES

NEWS ITEMS FOR “THE TOWER”, PLEASE USE ONLY THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS: TowerEdit@yahoo.com The Webmaster and HOA web site, use http://www.deltura-hoa.com Use password DTCCHOA where applicable.

To list events on the internet, please e-mail, and submit pictures & text in digital form.

HOA Board: hoaboard@delturahoa.com

HOA - The Homeowners Association of Del Tura Inc. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name:__________________________________________________________________________________

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: 508-789-4245 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC

Del Tura Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________________ E-Mail:____________________________________ Dues: $12.00 U.S. annually for homeowners and renters. Make check payable to: HOA Del Tura.

Mail or Deliver to HOA Membership, 609 Sierra Madre, No. Fort Myers, FL 33903

FISH

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

HOA - Tower Delivery Travel Plans (Please Do Not Deliver “The Tower”) Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Anyone needing to borrow equipment from the Medical Equipment Loan Trailer please contact: Rich Symes at 731-1308, Neil Miller at 239-218-9867, or Rick Rudzik at 543-3662.

Local Del Tura Address:___________________________________________________________________ Remote (Away) Address: __________________________________________________________________ Date-Will be away from:_____________________ Date-Will return on: _____________________________ Please complete and return to the HOA Office. Mail Tower – Cost USA $2 /Canada $2.91 per issue For the correct listing of your

FMO Membership Application:

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

Name:___________________________________

Birthday & Anniversary Birthdays

Name:____________________________________

Del Tura Address:_________________________ Phone:__________________________________ _____ 1 Year Membership $25.00

Address (req’d):___________________________

_____ 3 Year Membership $65.00

_________________________________________

# Of registered FL voters in household: _____

Phone (req’d):_____________________________

Non-Florida Address (if applicable):

Month (Spelled)___________________________

__________________________________

Day:______________________________________ Name:____________________________________

__________________________________

Anniversary

Which months do you NOT live in Florida:

Name: ___________________________________

___________________________________

Month (Spelled)___________________________

Recruiter Name_______________________

Day:______________________________________ Year married:______________________________

Send To: FMO, P.O. Box 5300 Largo, FL 33779-5300

Number of years married as of 2018:_________

Contact: Dorathy Biddinger 239-980-2775

Island Visitor Publications, LLC Publishers: Bob & Emy Stein To advertise in print, contact: Bob or Emy Stein at 941-349-0194 or email us at islandvp@verizon.net.

Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Del Tura.

The Tower 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 Tower 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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Classifieds

12/18

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING - Without Professional Prices! Interior/Exterior, 30 years of experience, Power Washing, Home Maintenance and repairs! Del Tura resident. Call Jim Smith 239-2471917 (nov19) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS? - Linda Storma, resident DEPENDABLE Call (239) 997-9066 (jun/jul19) LOCKSMITH: DEL TURA RESIDENT Auto/Home Lockouts, Locks Repaired, Installed or Re-keyed.

Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 543-1434 (oct19) “PRESSURE WASHING” - Houses, driveways, walkways. Call Del Tura Resident. Bob at 954-4481171 (aug/sept19) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, DEL TURA RESIDENT - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 543-1434 (oct19) LAMINATES - wood rot, power wash, int./ ext. painting, plumb-

EPCON

Garage Door Services

1202 NE Pine Island Road Cape Coral, FL 33909

239.200.7362

License #CC64509

2/19

SAME DAY SERVICE! Broken SpringS • roller/HingeS GaraGe Door openers anD remotes keyleSS entrieS• All typeS of gArAge Door pArtS

10% OFF

Only with coupon Not valid with any other offer Expires 2/2019

FOR SENIORS

24 Hour Emergency Service

ing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 502-797-4395 or 502-797-4402. (jan19) AVON - products sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239-5671567(Home) or 631-838-4323(Cell) (jan19) HOUSECLEANING - Honest, dependable, efficient. Uses her own products. Excellent references.

Carol Ann 239-244-6526 (jun/ jul19) GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc. Del Resident. Call Linda 239-5601948. (mar19) ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS - zippers, hems, drapery work. Call Fran Baumberger at 941-685-1414. (feb19) I BUY - old coins, currency, stamps, jewelry, bullion and collectibles. Del Tura resident and national coin expert. Call Will 989-1757 (aug/sept19) JIM O’BRIEN IS BACK! - Complete

Garage door and opener Sales and service 239-849-1644 (aug/ sept 19) AUDIO / VIDEO CONVERSION SERVICES - Convert your phonograph records, cassette and reel-to-reel audiotapes to CD or computer sound files. Convert your video tapes to DVD or YouTube videos.

Professional quality. Call David, 239-849-5113. (feb19) 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.

HOUSEHOLD HELP/HINTS FOR EVERYONE • Flexible Vacuum: To get something out of a heat/air register or under the fridge, add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vaccum. It can be bent ot flattened to get into narrow openings.

• Measuring Cups: Before you pour sticky substance into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the water but don’t dry the cup. add your ingredient (like peanut butter) and watch how easily it comes right out.

• Foggy Windshield: Buy a chalk eraser and keep it in the glove compartment of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser...works better than a cloth!

• Reopening Envelope: If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place the envelope in the freezer for an hour or two... it will unseal easily.

• Goodbye Fruit Flies: Take a small glass and fill it with 1/2 with Apple cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid, mix well. Flies are drawn to the cup then gone.

• Get Rid of Ants: Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it home, can’t digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or two especially if it rains, but it is safe for pets and small children.

• Dust removal from Silk flowers: Use your hair dryer to blow off the dust.

• Dusting Lampshades: Use a soft dry paintbrush.

New PHONE NUMBERS

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

Jay and Mary Fitzgerald (home) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-303-9742 Jay Fitzgerald (cell). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401-524-1687 Mary Fitzgerald (cell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401-524-5640 Mike & Debbie Overholser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-560-6115 Cliff Cavitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810-399-9771 & 239-567-0276

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Christmas Baskets

NEWS FLASH

TURN ON YOUR GOLF CART LIGHTS AT DUSK

Please remember to turn on your GOLF CART headlight at DUSK!!!

Sometimes we forget and a passing car may not see you, which actually did occur in Del Tura.

BE KIND TO YOUR NEIGHBOR PROGRAM KEEP DEL TURA SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL

Please email any News Flashes you may want to share. dcottini@comcast.net. Your comments will be edited for printing.

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: Packing of boxes Christmas @7pm on Tues, Dec. 18 Wrapping of the 350-400 presents @noon on Sun Dec. 16 Staging the packed boxes at the curb and loading them on to Nations truck @7AM on Wed, Dec. 19

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 847-309-6570(c)

Trustworthy, respectful, compassionate

3/19

The Crossings at Hancock is dedicated to fulfilling one mission: to provide a comfortable, safe and secure home for those who need assistance with the activities of daily living in a caring environment of dignity, respect and compassion.

Assisted Living and Memory Care 3501 Hancock Bridge Pkwy.

Ft. Myers, FL 33903

239.217.5900

AL12800

With a foundation of individualized support and high quality health care services, encouragement of independence, emphasis on freedom of choice, support of individuality, and protection of privacy, our residents enjoy a superior quality of life than they would living alone.

Co-Chairperson - Betty Scheetz @ 609-477-9147(c) Flyer Distribution – Ruth Anten @ 239-997-9779(h) or 513-673-6179(c)

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Mailbag TRICK OR TREAT!!

Congratulations to everyone who dressed up for our Annual Halloween Dance. Great music, good food and a lot of fun costumes made for a great evening for all. Pictured are the winners of our “Individual”. “Couple” and “Group” prize. Thanks to everyone who “dressed” for the evening!

HOLIDAYS ARE COMING….

Leon and Volunteers working hard to make our Community Beautifully Lit. !

Steve Davy, Nancy Davy, Cindy Howard, Jack Howard, Marlene Haag, Dan Haag

Th is P lay I s Hys te r ic a l

GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT

I wanted to share a picture of our team when we participated last night’s uproariously fun Glow Ball Tournament. We even ended in a 5-way tie for second place! Our “Skeleton crew” left to right: Steve Davy, Nancy Davy, Cindy Howard, Jack Howard, Marlene Haag, Dan Haag

CRAFT FAIR THANK YOU

We would like to thank everyone who helped with the Craft Fair to make it a huge success!

Thanks also to the Hometown staff who set up the rooms. Also, Hometown rented the extra tables we needed. We had 60 vendors this year – 12 more than last year. We had a LOT of compliments on the people who helped the vendors in and out with their merchandise, breaks, etc. Kudos to all our Vendor Helpers!! $843.15 raised by the Bake Sale, chaired by Susan Bell, goes to the food baskets that Del Tura

fills for 70 families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Proceeds from the Raffle, chaired by Betty Scheetz, Lunch and Vendor Fees go equally to Hope Hospice and to Movember, in support of men’s health. We’re able to give $1,250 to each charity. This

The Del Tura Repertory Company Presents A Comedy

event would not happen without the help of everyone who volunteered and we thank you ALL from the bottom of our hearts!

Kay Nezamis & Wendy Wells, co-chairs

G e t Yo u r rly Tic k e t s Ea

The Odd Couple – Female Version Written By Neil Simon Directed By – Jacqueline Keen Show Dates - Februry, 20, 21, 22, 23 Tickets Go On Sale At Coffee From January 29 Ticket Price $14 Box Office Opens On January 30th In The Lobby Of The Club House On Wednesdays And Thursdays From 1-2pm Further Information (239 464 5544)

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR DECEMBER 1ST

Choralaires Concert (Starlight Ballroom)

DECEMBER 2nd-10th

Hanukkah

DECEMBER 7th

Blood Drive (Clubhouse)

DECEMBER 16th

Holiday House Lighting (Deadline)

DECEMBER 23th

Christmas Caroling (Golf Cart Choralaires)

DECEMBER 25th

Christmas Day

DECEMBER 31st

New Year’s Eve Party (Starlight Ballroom)

JANUARY 1ST Ne w Ye a r ’s Day

JANUARY 19 TH Du o Sh o w Ve g a s St y le

ST 1 2 Y R A JANU er h t u L n i t Mar ay K i n g Jr D

JANUARY 23 RD Ne w Re s ide n t Pa rt y