Del Tura - February 2019

THE TOWER Volume 35 | NO 2 | FEBRUARY 2019

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INSIDE

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President’s Message Good Timers’ Single Club

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At The Hydrant

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Arts & Entertainment

Sports

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DEL TURA HOA Board Elections Annual Meeting February 13th, 2019 7pm Starlight Ballroom

Contest & Winners

Classifieds

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35 Mailbag Calendar/ Save The 36 Date CONTEST & WINNERS

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From the President’s Desk… way we want, and I know at times it can be frustrating. But I want you to know how much I’ve appreciated your patience and understanding as we continued to work toward the betterment of our community. And you can be certain the board will continue to work hard in your best interests.

Finally, I challenge each of you to get involved with our committees. It’s easy to see the things that need to be done. But the best way to impact the quality of life here in Del Tura is to work with us. H. Jackson Brown Jr. once said “Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more”.

Del Tura is a wonderful place.

Despite the challenges, I hope we never lose sight of how fortunate we are to live here. Accordingly, I will close this final written comment as I always do by wishing you well and hoping you all have another wonderful day in paradise.

With Gratitude, Dave Adams, HOA President

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This will be the last message I will write as your President. As I thought about what I would say to you all, I couldn’t help but think about all the incredible things that happened these past twenty four months.

As President, the first big challenge arrived in the form of an epic flood followed several weeks later by a merciless hurricane that thankfully moved just enough to the side, to spare us the worst of her wrath.

I often think back to the joy I felt when my neighbor called to tell us our home had been spared. I watched as our Hometown staff cleared debris and the more than 1,300 trees that came down. I marveled at how lucky we were that our management had been pro active prior to the storm to make sure they had the pieces in place to help us return to normal.

And it was truly heartwarming to watch neighbors helping neighbors.

I am particularly proud of the dedication of our various HOA committees. The work of our Entertainment Committee as well as our

many special events has been nothing short of spectacular. Tuesday Coffee Socials come off without a hitch. And the folks who run events that benefit various charities are truly the unsung heroes of our community. I couldn’t be prouder to work with such a dedicated group of residents. There are so many wonderful things that happen here, it would take a small novel to note them all and thank everyone.

I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the members of your HOA Board for their hard work and dedication. In a community of 1300+ homes, there is a lot happening continually, and they always had my back and they work hard to make Del Tura a special place. When I took office I said that my favorite phrase was “Be part of the solution, not part of the problem”. My fellow board members are indeed problem solvers. They continue to look for ways to make things better for all of us and I am ever so grateful. Finally, I want to thank you folks….the residents of our community….for your support.

I know things don’t always go the

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THANK YOU DEL TURA!

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Thanksgiving And Christmas Baskets

By Charlene/Ron Ruotolo, Betty Scheetz & Ruth Anten This year (2018) the Basket Charity Program continued to exceed our expectations. Del Tura continues to grow and it seems that all the new residents are every bit as giving as the existing ones. The Del Tura Basket Program is now 38 Years Old and still going strong, thanks to the donations (food, money & gifts) by the RESIDENTS OF DEL TURA. In addition to all the donations there is also an overwhelming volunteer effort that makes programs like this possible.

Special thanks also to the Craft Fair Bake Sale for their generous financial contribution.

We provided food and gifts to 70 less fortunate families for the 7th year in a row, and as you can see from the financials (shown below) the Basket Program is positioned to help 70 families again next year. We will also be donating money to a needy charity in the early portion of 2018.

For those of you that do not know what the Basket Program is all about, we provide complete Thanksgiving and Christmas

Again our heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated to the holiday collection and to all the volunteers that collected, wrapped and packed the baskets. We would like to mention all of you by name but the list is just TOO long.

COLLECTIONS

Printing/ Office Supplies $198.40 Thanksgiving Baskets $2,427.92 SAVE THE DATE: Christmas Baskets $2,523.13

2019 ANNUAL Christmas Gifts $2,469.30 TURA St DEL Vicient DePaul $3,000.00

Carryover 2017 Donations

$15,723.97

Bake Sale Thanksgiving Cash Donations

$843.15 $5,903.00

Christmas Cash Donations HEALTH FAIR & EXPO Total Expenses $10,618.75 Total Collections Balance Carry Over for THURSDAY, 2019 Baskets

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EXPENSES

Dinners as well as boxes of staple food and at Christmas, gifts for each family member. As we have in past years, Christmas gift buying has already began for Christmas 2019. By buying throughout the year we are able to take advantage of sales, to ensure there are adequate resources to get all the food and gifts needed.

$5,450.00 $12,196.15

MARCH 14TH (9 AM TO 12 NOON) $17,301.37

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Prizes, Raffle, Closest to the Pin, and more $40 Member of Del Tura Golf Course $55 Non Member Del Tura Golf Course Ladies, Men’s and Mixed Winners

To donate baskets for the raffle please contact Sandy Rolando (217) 836-8621 or Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220-9381.

Sign-up sheets will be posted on the 9 and 18 Hole Ladies Association’s Bulletin Boards in the “Dungeon” February 15, 2019.

If you have any questions, contact Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220-9381.

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To sponsor a “Memory” or “Survivor” or to sponsor a sign, contact Jane Glancy (781) 640-3056 or Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220-9381

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Good Timers’ Singles Club News With all that Del Tura has to offer in the entertainment arena we at the Good Timers’ have to rearrange some of “our” entertainment just to fit it in! We didn’t make it to Manatee State Park last month so we’ll need to fit that in the future. We did have 2 full tables of Good Timers’ at the Shell Factory on Saturday night, January 12th. First we enjoyed a delicious meal at Fishbones Restaurant then it was on to the Dolphin Room to do a little dancing and enjoy the smooth music of the Del Prado’s.

Our first monthly meeting was held at 4:30 on Tuesday, January 8th and it went well. We learned a little more on what we’d like to

do as a group. We even gained a new member. We held our January birthday celebration at The Farmers Market Restaurant on the 18th.

Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal and great conversation. Now we are looking towards the upcoming months to go to a few plays. First on the agenda will be in March to see “Ripcord” playing at the Cape Coral Cultural Park Theater then we’ll be off to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater to enjoy lunch and see the play “Second Chance” in April. We began our “game

The time to be happy is NOW; the place to be happy is HERE!

day” last month! It was held on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 in the Art Room....many games to choose from....and everyone’s mind was activated to learn something new.

For the month of February it will be held on Sunday’s from 1:00 to 4:00 in Card Room 1. You don’t need to be single to enjoy playing games with us so please feel free to join in...the more, the merrier!

We are aiming at a different day each month to allow everyone to fit it into their schedules. Once again all single Del Turian’s are encouraged to join us at one of our monthly meetings. Our next meeting is on February 5th at 4:00 in the Jacaranda room. Hope to see you there. For more info contact President Liz Poniatowski at ciociliz@ gmail.com or 239-800-2935.

By Dianne J. Roderick Come and sit with me and lend me an ear...I don’t know if I want to laugh, or shed a tear. You see my best friend left me and has broken my heart and I really, honestly don’t know where to start.

If you just listen and hold my hand, it would really convince me that somehow someone is trying to understand. I promise I won’t keep you very long, just to know that you care will help me to be strong.

You see my heart has been broken and I need an ear…..

Come and sit by me and give me a hug…you see I’m lonely and in need of some warmth.

I realize that you are not without problems and it may possibly help if we spoke to each other instead of ourselves. What’s that you’re saying?

You certainly will! Thank you my friend, you’re one in a mill….

You see my heart has been broken and I need a hug…..

Come sit beside me and look in my eyes…can you see the sadness where sunshine should lie?

I tell you dear friend darkness wasn’t always there. In fact, you could only see brightness-never despair! Please share the light

I see in your eyes it’s giving me hope much more than you realize.

You see my heart is broken and I need the sign of hope from your eyes…

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Heart to Heart Come sit beside me and listen to my story… it won’t take long and will not bore you. It may tug at your heartstrings, make you shed a tear… or even cause a slight smile to appear. The importance of it all will eventually be clear… to you and to me, it’s the reason that we’re here!

You see my heart is broken and I need you to listen…

Come and sit beside me and let me say thank you, dear friend. These hearts to hearts will definitely be without end.

You have given me the precious gift of time, a listening ear, and warm hugs. My heart feels lighter and my eyes are brighter.

You see my heart was broken and you listened…

May you all be blessed with a special someone that shares the true meaning of friendship. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Fruit Tree Project – OCT. 2017 – SEPT. 2018 This year we picked avocados, lemons, mangos, oranges, star fruit and tangerines from trees at the homes of Del Tura residents. We picked at six homes two to four times. From two of the mango trees, we picked 1,222 pounds of fruit.

Our grand total this year was 3,947 pounds of fruit, which

was delivered to the Community Cooperative. This fruit assisted over 20,000 plus Lee County neighbors in need during the year.

The fruit we donate is distributed to the people at the Community Café/soup kitchen or added to the meals they are served at the café.

We are proud to have been part of this great effort. Thank You Del Tura residents for donating your fruit to this wonderful cause.

There were twelve volunteers that picked fruit this year. That time

includes getting boxes and making them up, sending out emails or calls to volunteers, picking the fruit, weighing it up and of course delivering it to the soap kitchen.

Our thanks to these volunteers: Rick Rudzik, Barry Plisch, Sherry Plisch, David Lane, Betty Scheetz, Denise Rose, Maria Soper, Diana Camp, Joe Pollock, Lois McDonnell, Gail Hodge and Larry Hodge. These volunteers put in roughly 100 volunteer hours.

Fish Of Del Tura Fundraiser It’s Here!

Our Fish Of Del Tura’s Fund Raiser In February!

No Selling – No Lists- No Pickups – No Delivery Dates – No Deadlines – No Merchandise!!!

FISH’s Bake-less Bake Sale fundraising event will run through the month of February.

We are asking everyone to contribute the amount they would have spent on ingredients, plus an amount for their time and skill. You don’t need to burn your fingers or dirty a mixing bowl.

Everyone is asked to contribute what you would have spent to make a couple of pies, a loaf of

bread and/or a plate of cookies.

There are NO calories in it. And it will help FISH in all the good work done by this organization.

Please bring your gifts to the Tuesday morning coffees during February and place your donation in the “CAKE BOX” found in the clubhouse foyer.

Checks can be made payable to FISH of DEL TURA and if you are unable to attend coffee, you may mail your donations to

our FISH President, Ginnie Benjamins, 1131 La Paloma Blvd.

We are thanking you in advance.

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At the Hydrant DEL TURA’S DOG OF THE MONTH COMMANDER

My name is COMMANDER. I was born on February 1, 2010 in Thunder Bay, in North Western Ontario, Canada where there is a ton of snow and the temperature can drop to -30 or -40 celsius (-22 to-40 Farenheit).

At the Dog Park, I am also known as CORPORAL; CAPTAIN; CHAMPION and GENERAL. Because of my size and my swagger, some Humans have compared me to a BEAR! I am also known at the dog park as “The Collector”. That is because my job at the dog park is to collect as many toys as I can and put them in a pile and then I have the tough job of guarding them so they don’t get chewed apart by some of my puppy friends. That is a tough job and I am usually exhausted by the time my Mom takes me home.

I do like to play a game with my BHF (Best Human Friend), John. He sometimes helps me collect the toys and then, right after that, he tries to grab one of the balls right out from underneath me.

Then, if I have a ball in my mouth, he tries to confuse me by tapping my nose with another ball to get me to drop the one in my mouth.

But, ha, ha, sometimes I do drop the ball in my mouth on purpose.

Then I challenge him to dare try and pick it up. He usually makes a lunge for it but this is the one time I move faster than the speed of sound and I beat him to it. I am a Golden Retriever and I do have a very gentle mouth EXCEPT when I’m playing this game. I have a

reputation in the park and everyone there knows not to challenge me if they value their fingers.

I don’t mean to hurt anyone but sometimes they foolishly put their fingers where they shouldn’t.

We have some amazing puppies, like Zen, Rico, Mayzie and Buddy that can run like the wind and leapt into the air to catch balls that the Humans throw. I do not understand why they exert themselves so much when all they have to do, like I do, is stay out in the field, stay alert and eventually the ball will come within a foot

of me and I get it. Sometimes, if they get the ball, I will stalk them until they drop it, then again, I use my lightening speed to lunge and snatch the ball from them.

We all love going to the dog park, it is our Dog Family. All the Humans have realized that we Pups can all tell time. Every day at 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. we remind our Moms and/or Dads that it is time to go back to the park. I never make the 8:00 a.m. call as it is way too early for me!

When I go back to my summer home in Canada, I sure do miss my puppy and Human friends at the Dog Park. I can hardly wait to come back here and have another fun winter with them all. My only wish is that I could bring some snow with me.

We are all very fortunate to have this wonderful Dog Park here in Del Tura. If you are not part of our Park already, please convince your Mom/Dad to bring you for some fun and play.

Love ya’ll COMMANDER

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2019 HOA ANNUAL MEETING

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The HOA annual meeting will be held Wednesday February 13th, 7pm, in the Starlight Ballroom. Committee and activities chairmen should plan on attending to report on their activities during the past year. Please be prepared also with a brief written report of your activities so we can enter it into our formal minutes for the evening.

The meeting is open to all current hoa members. If you have not yet joined the HOA or owe your renewal dues, please feel free to contact either Cindy Baron or Denise Rose and they will be most happy to assist you.Please help! Reward!

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Golf - 18 Hole Scramble - pay green fees in Pro Shop (tee times & teams will be posted in breezeway by the Pro Shop on March 1st) (Since the intent of the day is to get to know your fellow Del Turians, spouses will not be paired together for golf.)

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Make ‘em Laugh…

We’re Baaack!

Yes, the Del Tura Asylum Players have started rehearsals for our 2019 Comedy/Variety show! We’ve got 18 of your brave, talented neighbors and friends ready to entertain and amuse!

Fri, March 8th at 7pm and Sat, March 9th at 2pm & 7pm

Bob Harmon and gang will be back to take you away from all your problems and stress so just relax and enjoy some great entertainment.

Tickets will go on sale at Tues Coffee Feb 19 for HOA members.

Then at the HOA office Thurs 4-6pm And Tuesdays at coffees. $6

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Grab a mate, a date, or a friend and celebrate the night with THE SHINDIGS. This electrifying five piece show band plays tribute to the top hit bands of the 60s, 70s & 80s. “Spot-on” renditions of your favorite rock band hits will guarantee us a very magical night. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Tickets go sale at coffee Jan. 22 nd for HOA members ONLY. All other residents on Jan. 29th & Feb. 5th.

HOA MEMBERS $15.00 non-HOA $17.00.

HOA sponsored event. No refunds For more info call Susan @ 717-454-9972

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The Del Tura Repertory Company Presents A Comedy

G e t Yo u r rly a E s t e k c i T

The Odd Couple – Female Version Written By Neil Simon Directed By – Jacqueline Keen Show Dates - February, 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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Doors open: 6pm • First Race: 6:30pm Ticket Sales: 8am before Coffee on February 5th & 12th.

HOA members only on Feb. 5th • • • • • •

12 actual narrated video-taped races will be shown on projection Bring your own snacks and drinks…and $1 bills. Please You will be able to: bet on the Winner of each race Bet on the Daily Double “Buy” a horse (Horse will be on sale to “buy” on Feb. 5 for $5.00) Take a chance on “Share the Wealth” at the Races

For info: call Susan Savitt (731-3355) HOA Sponsored JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING

Players have started rehearsals for our 2019 Comedy/Variety show! We’ve got 18 of your brave, talented neighbors and friends ready to entertain and amuse!

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Our Christmas Luncheon was very festive. Kudos to the Ron and staff for the great food and preparation. And special thanks to the league’s social committee for organizing the function. They are a hard working group and it shows.

During the General Meeting, Maureen Monroy, Rules Committee Chair, showed an excellent video about the 2019 new golfing rules. If you have a short memory span, like me, and belong to the USGA you can order a “Players Guide to the New Rules” for free. They charge for shipping

and handling only. The maximum you can order is 2 books.

Also, the expert that produced the video has a “Golf Rules, Quick Reference Book” for sale from Amazon and other sellers. Cost is less than $18.00 (Amazon). Make sure you order the 2019 edition!

A few other highlights from the General Meeting: The league will be canceled if the temperature feels like 45 degrees or below. Jan Hoffa is the new statistics, birdies and chip-ins, person. Diana Camp is the new sunshine person; please let her know if anyone is ill. Donations of $250.00 (each) were made to The Lifeline Family

Center and The Abuse, Counseling, and Treatment Inc (ACT).

And, donations were collected in the name of Irma Young and given to the American Cancer Association in the amount of $361.00.

Just a note on proper repair of divots according to the USGA. If there is soil on the divot and it’s not shredded; replace the divot and tap it down with your foot. Otherwise, fill the divot with sand or the golf course’s mix, tap it down and leave it slightly below the grass surface.

As always, hit them long and straight!

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by Carol Marra What a wonderful January we had! While the rest of the country was cold and snowy we refused to participate, enjoying lovely weather to begin 2019. January 2nd and 3rd the Jack and Jill tournament took place with more than 80 participants in two flights.

Day 1 winners in the Better Ball format were: Flight 1-Donna and Bruce Johnson. Flight 2-Greg and Donna Roberts. Day 2 was a Scramble and the winners were: Flight 1-Paula and Steve Lefreniere. Flight 2- Cindy and Jack Howard. Another highlight of this tournament was a hole-in-one (her first!) by Germaine Duffy on 8 South. A great time for everyone.

Out next tournament was held at the end of January. The President’s Cup started on the

23rd. This is Match play so if you won, you continued but, if you lost you were done. It continued the 24th, 30th and 31st.

In February we have two tournaments; Valentine’s on the 14th and our Member-Guest the 28th. The theme of this year’s Member-Guest is “Girls just want to have fun”! Co-chairs are Sandy Vassallo and Margie Blackwell. The format is best ball. Check for new information on the Bulletin Board and how you can help our co-chairs.

During the next few weeks Ryan will be holding clinics Wednesdays and Fridays. Space is limited. Please sign up in the Pro Shop. Ryan will have a different topic for each clinic.

Private lessons are also available.

Anyone new to Del Tura: We are always looking for new

members. Our membershipchairperson is Kay Rolader Contact Kay at 239-292-4964 if you are interested in joining.

Lots of new rules kicked in on January 1. Speed of play seems to be the theme with many of the changes. For example, if you hit an unattended flagstick on the green it is no longer a penalty.

There are many others. Paul has sent out an e-mail listing the new rules. We will also be reviewing many of these changes as we play.

New dazzling flags now adorn the greens. Front are orange and blue, Middle are pinkand white and Black, yellow and black.

As usual. January through March is very busy: regular golf, tournaments and Pro Shop sponsored events. Make your choices and have fun!

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SPORTS please use the equipment like it was intended for & please do not walk on the courts. When you are done, please erase the chalkboards & return the equipment back to where you found it. So far we have only found three pushers that we needed to repair so that is good to report. We are able to do that because Del-Tura management is good enough to buy the parts we need to repair the broken ones we find. Again, the courts & equipment are there for everyone to play & enjoy. There are even lights on the courts that can be used if you want to play when it gets dark. Shuffleboard is an easy game to learn & fun to play so enjoy your time on the courts.

Tennis at Del Tura 3 FREE TENNIS LESSON IN FEBRUARY The Del Tura Tennis Association hosts a number of activities throughout the 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 on Courts 1 & 2.

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

A new executive board has been elected at the Annual General Meeting. They are Rob Stephens, President, Woody Cook, Vice-President, Lu Ann Brownell, Secretary, Stan Loson, Treasurer, Linda Laird, director and Jacqueline St-Jean, League Chair Person.

Three (3) FREE lessons for beginners or people who need to refresh their skills will be

held Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19 from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

Our Fun Day and Pot Luck dinner at the end of December as well as our January 12 & 13 Friendship Tournament were well attended and lots of fun.

Reserve February 23 at 3:30 pm for our Demo Day. Wrigley Tennis will be on hand with special guests. They will demonstrate how some of the very best players in Florida can play this amazing game and give a miniclinic for players to participate in.

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Please feel free to come and watch and encourage our players.

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.

February 6

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Happy New Year to all our Del-Tura residents. Janet & I both hope your Christmas & New Year’s holidays were good to all of you . Hard to believe that another year has passed in my life & we are now in 2019. We hope & pray that the New Year brings you all more happiness, more fun, more joy & always good or better health.

Saying that, as I am writing this on January 6th, I will update you on the standings of both flights as of today’s date. In the “A” Flight the current leaders are Bob & Donna Crawford with an 18/3 record.

They are followed by Ben Hargraves/Janet Blevons in 2nd place at 17/4 & in 3rd place are Chris

Brylski/Buster Jager at 16/5. The rest of the “A” Flight teams are following very close behind the top 3-teams & there is a lot of season left to be played. The “B” Flight leaders are led by Ray David/Cam Smith in 1st place at 11/10. They are followed by Mary Pimental/ Kathy Boesel in 2nd place at 10/11 & in 3rd place are Jean Wiley/ Cindy Grilli at 9/12. We play into March so lots of games left to be played. So far we have been blessed with good weather on our Fridays, no games that have been cancelled because of rain so we continue to hope that continues.

Now that there are seasonal renters here as well as holiday guests that use the courts & equipment I would just like to mention again,

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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity

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

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 Starlight Ballroom

Monday Exercise 10:00-10:45 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00

Marylou Buss, 612-718-7878 Dea Wells 283-5603 Chris Bunker, 517-819-8967

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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7:00 PM

11:00-12:15 4:00

4:00

Sports Billiards, Men’s Billiards, Women’s (Nov-Apr) Bocce (Nov-April) Bocce (Oct-April) Bowling For Fun Bowling League (Oct-Mar) Golf, Men’s 18 Hole League Golf, Men’s 9 Hole League Golf, Women’s 18 Hole League Golf, Women’s 9 Hole League Pickleball Shuffleboard Shuffleboard, Open Shuffleboard, Traveling Team (Dec-Mar) Softball Tennis, Mixed, Open

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Games Bingo, doors open at 6:00pm, sales end at 6:45pm (Oct-Mar) Bingo (all year) Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, Open Bunco, (*All year, 1st & 3rd Wed of each month) Canasta Dominoes Euchre Farkle Hand & Foot Card Game Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong May I Card Game Pinochle Rummi-kub Scrabble Texas Hold ‘Em Blood Pressure Readings (before coffee) Card Making (Seasonal) Ceramics Choralaires, (Nov-Mar) Coffee & Social Hour Computer Club (*1st & 3rd Wed.) Garden Club, (*1st Mon. of month) Good Timers, (*1st Tues. of month) Library, open every day Line Dancing Quilting/Sewing Club Video Corner (check hours in the Library) Wood Carving (Nov-May)

Starlight Ballroom Starlight Ballroom Poinciana Room Jacaranda Room Poinciana Ballroom Royal Palm Room Poinciana Ballroom Jacaranda Room Poinciana Room Card Room II Card Room I Card Room II

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Deloris Nelson, 731-9503 Ken Knight, 305-746-3782 Patti Watson, 608-358-7709 / Darcie Rockenbough, 239-938-6865 Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Betty Scheetz, 609-477-9147 Donna Moore, 543-5262 Marianne Denman, 543-5968 Dianne Bevilacqua, 567-2234 Rheta Kanen, 731-0809 Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Jean Cornwell 731-1580 Linda Braun, 516-310-0272

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Jacaranda Ballroom Card Room I Mon - Poinciana; Wed Joette Fabbri, 239-560-3324 4:00 & Fri - Card room 1 Other Activities and Clubs Starlight Ballroom Carolyn Bruggemann Mary Kay Tointon, 920-309-2121 Gay Dye, 614-861-0007 Across from bocce court Janet Ragone, 543-7818 9:00-12:00 David Adams, 508-284-6107 Starlight Ballroom Marlene Eck, 543-9249 Ruth Ann, 239-292-6299 Jacaranda Room 10* Dorothy, 239-850-2306 Jacaranda Room Liz Poniatowski, 800-2935 Barb Jones, 543-6922 Kathleen Quigley, 543-1067 Starlight Ballroom Jackie Hinrichs, 616-916-7796 Starlight Ballroom Wendy Wells, 309-264-9147

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7-8PM AfterCoffee Hr 1:00-3:00

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Dennis Cottini

239-217-0592

Choralaires

Dave Adams

508-284-6107

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

Al Wells

309-360-1145

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

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Denise Rose

815-222-6466

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220-0563 567-0538

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HELPLINE 997-3474

322-9863

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Rick Rudzik/Sherry Plisch

543-3662 567-0538

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Betty Ewing

652-3909

Cindy Baron

603-398-8001

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Denise Rose

815-222-6466

HOA Office - 609 Sierra Madre (off Catalina)

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

731-3461

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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)

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508-284-6107

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826-0524

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239-217-0592

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Linda Braun

516-310-0272

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David Jacobs

567-0986

Video Library

Elaine Schnur

567-1108

Welcome Committee

Sherry Cottini

770-7711

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567-0986

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731-1937

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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

FEBRUARY – CONTEST #3 PUZZLE E LETS REMEMBER 2018

Contest #3 - Puzzle E Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card Name: ________________________________

Across

2. Fa La La 4. First puzzle winner 6. Advocacy assoc manufactured homes 7. Save a Life 8. One Half of couple of the year 9. Age-FISH luncheon 11. Monday’s Ballroom 12. SOS

Address: ______________________________

Down

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

1. Softball League Champs 2. At the Hydrant 3. New board game group 5. Del Tones 10. Tribute Show

Phone: ________________________________ Email: ________________________________

*Note: some answers may be made up of two or more words

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Hopefully as you read this in either late January or the first week in February, we have a lot more residents back here in beautiful DelTura who enjoy coming to play HOA-sponsored Thursday night Bingo.

Hopefully those that have come back from being gone over the holidays & also the new renters that have come south to enjoy not only the warm weather of SW Florida but also the beauty & fun, spending some time living in our beautiful community.

If you are new, just a reminder that Janet & I have made all our games simpler & more fun to play, so that more people will come, because the more people we have, the larger the payouts are & I know we all like to win those larger pots when we are lucky enough to win. Doors open at 6:00 for sales & then close at 6:45 for sales so we can tabulate what we have to determine the payouts for the games.

Rules state you have to be 18 years old to play.

The minimum cost to play is only $6 for the packet of 9-games. Then

you can buy extra packets that sell for $3 for a half packet & also Specials that sell for $2 each.

The specials are played separately from the rest of the games. There are 2-games on each special & those payouts are determined by how many are sold so they always pay out between $50 & a $100 a game. There are 2-specials with 2-games on each one so just on those there are 4-chances of winning some pretty big pots. There is also Share the Wealth & Hot-Ball that are sold & those chances are only a $1 each. And we even

give each player a free ticket for a chance to be either King or Queen for the night, which also is awarded with some cash to take back home. Also, because it was requested by some, we do have soda & water for sale while we play. So, come on down & have some fun. Bring your friends so we get some big crowds which make for larger payouts. We start play promptly at 7:00 & are usually done around 9:00 or 9:15. Come on down & have some fun & go home with more than you came with.

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12-18-18 1. Donna Thake 2. Donna Simmons 3. Audrey Person 4. Roger Davis 01-08-19 1. Joan Davis 2. Kathy Boesel (tie) Kargo 3. Zella Hoyt (tie) Frank Gronewald

12-19-18 1. Zella Hoyt 2. Hennie Oostema 3. Marcella Carothers 12-26-18 1. Dick Boesel 2. Henry Dzedzej 3. Zella Hoyt 01-02-19 1. Dick Boesel 2. Greg Roberts 2. Sandy Steigle

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Thursday Night Bingo

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

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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March 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

3/1 3/3 3/4 3/5

3/8

Chuck Cline Kathleen Quigley Neil Dorsey Patricia Storminger Cynthia Baron Gail Reeve Harry Christopher Corazon Coligado Maureen Higgins Tom Seales Bill Weddleton Janet Dutton Suzanne Graham Eve Necoechea

Edward Smith Bill Cahill Bill Howell Bob Meyer Ann Ekas Don Vadeboncoeur Pete Cali Stan Lazarczyk Lance Berlovich Rick Antaya Mark Maaske James Ashe Teresa Nahrgang Nancy Davy

3/9 3/10 3/11 3/13 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/17

3/18 3/19 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30

Kathleen Quinn Laurie Sproule Denise Palazzo Don Soper Glenn Tointon Mike Newman William Salman Bob Lussi Janet Ragone Lyn Bailey Rosalee Arth Roseann Lippard Suzanne Henderson Rita Immoor

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO...

3/1 3/2 3/14 3/20

Gerry & Ginnie Benjamins. .

Eric & Teresa Nahrgang . . . .

Art & Kathy Hurlburt . . . . . .

Bill & Joan Koch . . . . . . . . .

Allen & Jean Bruck . . . . . . .

44 years 33 years 45 years 55 years 48 years

3/23 3/28

Mark & Charlene Maaske. . . 43 years David & Ruth Lugten . . . . . . 57 years Rick & Kim Manuel . . . . . . . . 6 years Roger & Darcie Rockenbaugh . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 years

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!

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.

“You know you’re getting older when the candles cost more than the cake.”

– Bob Hope

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 2019:_________

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

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, plumbing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 502-797-4395 or 502-797-4402. (jan20)

AVON - products sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239-567-1567 (Home) or 631-838-4323 (Cell) (feb19) 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)

New PHONE NUMBERS

NEED A NOTARY? - Call Brenda Blasie, a Del Tura resident at 239-543-6104. (apr19) YARD MAINTENANCE - Exterior house painting, pressure washing, roofs and gutters cleaned, weed control, mulching, hedge trimming.

Del Tura resident. Call Chuck LaFleur at 850-826-3499. (apr19) 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 the editor: TowerEdit@yahoo.com and it will be published.

Harry Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-699-4693 Jackquelyn Drew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-699-4720

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Geren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-839-6674

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

– Frank Scully

Leonard Kuish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-910-8806 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.

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SAVE THE DATE DEL TURA’S MARDI GRAS PARTY FUNDRAISER MARCH 2ND, 2019 Dancing • Raffles • Chinese Auction • 50/50 Unique Sweets Sale • Prizes Best Costume/Mask Buy KING CAKE (take a chance to Become KING & QUEEN) Door Prizes FUN FUN FUN !!!

Dinner: Plated tastes of Mardi Gras & New Orleans BYOB Ticket Donation $10 – TICKETS ON SALE NOW (before & after coffee) Royal Palm Ballrooms 6PM (doors open 5:30pm- dinner served at 6) Info: Kathy Aira 908-507-4335 or Kairasctsk@gmail.com Open to the public (Sponsored by Hometown America) (Raising funds to help support our local Food Pantry) SNTF a 501(c)3

th Royal Palm &Poinciana Ballrooms 5:00 5:0024 – –8:00 8:00 pmpm Sunday March , 2019 BYOBRoyal $1pp for&Poinciana paper goodsBallrooms Royal Palm Palm &Poinciana Ballrooms 5:00BYOB –BYOB 8:00 pm Questions? Contact Kathy Boesel at 585-455-5395 $1pp $1pp forforpaper paper goods goods

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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.

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!

Cruise for two

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NEW YEAR’S PARTY THANK YOU A big thank you to everyone who attended the New Year’s Eve party in the Starlight Ballroom.

Due to your generosity in purchasing tickets and participating in the 50/50 raffle, we were able to return $1,320 to the Del Tura Community. The following donations were made with the proceeds; Choralaires $330.00

Del Tura Christmas Light Fund. $330.00 Del Tura Amigos $330.00 Fish. $330.00 Again a big thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to everyone who helped with setup, cleanup, and the 50/50 raffle Carolyn and Bernie Forsey Cindy and Ken Baron

THANK YOU FISH & DEL TURA I just wanted to write & say “thank-you” to FISH & also to Ruth Anton for the nice cards & also the delicious Pumpkin-bread that she personally baked & brought over & gave me after I had back surgery at Lee Memorial Hospital last week.

Totally unexpected but also so

appreciated. It is so nice to know that Del Tura has people that really care & show their caring in this way. We here in this community are blessed to have this “FISH” organization & all the volunteers that make this function operate.

Sincerely, Jack Blevons

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Mailbag

THANK YOU DEL TURA FOR ANOTHER AWESOME BLOOD DRIVE We are pleased to announce that due to your charitable willingness towards donating blood, Lee Health staff exceeded the goal of 29 units by collecting 30 units at the blood drive on December 7, 2018.

The Lee Health staff and I thank everyone in Del Tura for their continued support.

GREAT JOB! The next Blood Drive will be announced later.

Dennis Cottini

OR SALE F TIGERS VS. TWINS TICKETS Del Tura Friends - 40 Tickets Available For Harmon’s Stadium Fort Myers March 11, 1pm Game $25 apiece. Come have fun!

Call Robert Brinker 810-304-1529

MISSING CAT !!!!

Name: Blackout 5510 San Luis Dr. Missing Since: 12-3-2018 If Found, Please Call 937-935-7994 Or 419-236-2001 Jim Biery

PLEASE HELP! REWARD!

February Full Moon

2/19/2019

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FEBRUARY 9th

Valentines Dance – SHINDIGS 7PM (Starlight Ballroom)

FEBRUARY 13th

HOA – Annual Board Meeting 7pm (Starlight Ballroom)

FEBRUARY 15th

Nite at the Races 6pm (Starlight Ballroom)

FEBRUARY 20-23rd

PLAY: THE ODD COUPLE (Royal Palm Ballrooms)

IMPORTANT DATES NEXT MONTH: MARCH 2nd . . . . . . . Mardi Gras Party MARCH 3RD . . . . . . Canada Day MARCH 8 & 9. . . . . Make’em Laugh MARCH 10th . . . . . . Great Lakes Event MARCH 14th . . . . . . Health Fair MARCH 23rd . . . . . . Block Party MARCH 23RD . . . . . Golf for the Cure MARCH 24th . . . . . . NY, NJ & PA Pot Luck

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