Del Tura - March 2019

THE TOWER Volume 35 | NO 3 | MARCH 2019

941-349-0194 | ISLAND VISITOR PUBLISHING, LLC | www.DELTURA-HOA.com

INSIDE

3

President’s Korner 2019 Del Tura Awards

PERSON OF THE YEAR LEON BUSS

6

Good Timers’ Single Club

12 Sports

28

7

At The Hydrant

22 Contest & Winners

Classifieds

Choralaires Spring Concert Set For March 30th

Be sure to make plans to join the Choralaires for their Annual Spring Concert March 30th in the Starlight Ballroom. Due to popular demand, the group will offer two performances……. at 2pm and 7pm. According to Director Dave Adams, “This year’s concert is one of the most ambitious yet, and promises music for all tastes.” Dave added, “This is the largest Choralaires group yet for me, and the concert will also include several special individual and ensemble performances you won’t want to miss. I’m really excited to share our music with Del Tura.” Dave will once again have the talented help of Larry Walimire as Assistant Director.

Again this year, tickets are free and will be made available on a first come first served basis. The first distribution will be March 12th at the Tuesday morning coffee social for HOA members only.

There will be a limit of 8 tickets per person. Tickets will then be made available to all residents at the March 19th and 26th Tuesday Coffee Socials. Following those dates, any remaining tickets will be available at the HOA office during regular business hours.

Mark your calendars, pick your performance time, and make plans for an afternoon or evening of great music.

COUPLE OF THE YEAR DOUG & BETTE CHENEY

32

35 Mailbag Calendar/ Save The 36 Date CONTEST & WINNERS

WIN A $50 RESTAURANT GIFT CARD ALL ENTRIES DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 20TH

TOWER DEADLINE: The 9th of the month, for the following month’s issue.

All articles and flyers must be submitted in a Microsoft Word document format, or you may drop 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

2 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

The The

Poolside Pub Specials Every Day! • Happy Hour Every Day 3-6 PM Visit our website at: poolsidepublife.com

VOTED COLDEST BEER & BEST WINGS! MONDAY Live Music & Dance Party with Cindi, show starts at 5 PM! TUESDAY TACO TUESDAY Hard & Soft Shell Tacos and Burritos Available vailable All Day and All Night!

Karaoke with Jimmy 6:30 PM! WEDNESDAY Whacky Wing Wednesdays!

Buy 20 Wings GET A FREE PITCHER OF BEER COLTON JAMES playing live at 5 PM THURSDAY Spaghetti & Meatballs Dinner only $6.99 Name That Tune & Trivia Night 7 PM FRIDAY Live Music Every Friday Night at 5 PM! All-You-Can-Eat Fish & Chips Only $8.99 Available All Day and All Night!

SATURDAY:

Lunch Specials Karaoke Party at 6 PM

SUNDAY:

NFL Sunday Ticket - Watch Every Game!

Food & Drink Specials! Come Party With Us!

Live Music 2-5 PM

THE FOUNTAIN GRILLE IS OPEN!

Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner All Season!

Sat. - Tues. 8 AM-3 PM • Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8 AM-8 PM • Happy Hour Daily 3 PM-6 PM

CALL 239-543-1978 for “TO-GO” ORDERS

The Tower | 3

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

President’s Korner…

PA. To this day, children still walk to school along streets lined with small shops, restaurants, a drug store, post office, and the town has remained a close knit community living by their timeless motto, “It’s so nice to be nice” posted on a sign as you enter town. I have always tried to live by that rule. The winding streets of Del Tura and people always waiving as they drive by reminds me of Avalon and is a part of the charm of our community.

I’ve enjoyed serving as your Entertainment Committee Chair the past five years, this year as H.O.A. Vice President, and I will continue that commitment of service to you as your H.O.A. President.

Remember, smiles are contagious.

Bette Ewing-Cheney

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS

239-995-0995

14871 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Ft. Myers (Across from Super Walmart on US 41) www.articautoairservice.com

10

%

OFF

Labor Only

Must present this coupon, not valid with other discounts or offers.

Expires 3/19

Complete Auto Repair - Domestic and Foreign

Specializing in Air Conditioning • Auto Electric • Brakes • Suspension • Free A/C Checks • And More...

4/19

of our H.O.A, suggestion boxes located in the H.O.A. office and in the back of the Starlight Ballroom to keep us informed of your concerns and ideas to improve our community. As our outgoing President, Dave Adams, has always said, “be a part of the solution, not the problem.” Suggestions and concerns from the box are read and taken seriously by the board and presented at the next Tuesday H.O.A. management meeting with Fred. Your effort to use the suggestion box should be your first step in communicating with me or our board members. In forthcoming Tuesday morning coffee sessions and TOWER articles, I will keep you informed of Del Tura issues and Board plans and progress.

I grew up in the little suburb town of Avalon outside Pittsburgh,

3/19

I am very proud and honored to have been elected as your new H.O.A. President. It was exciting to see so many Del Tura residents in the board room for our annual meeting. Too many Board meetings are sparcely attended and seem cold and impersonal. I do hope that more of you will make the effort to come to our meetings to share your concerns and ideas and stay informed of our goals and efforts to help improve the Del Tura experience. Remember, there is strength in numbers.

Our resident Linda Storma recently said at coffee that the prime requisite for this office is a love of Del Tura. I can honestly say that I embrace that requirement. I truly do love it here at Del Tura and as well as my fellow Delturians. I encourage you to make use

Family Owned and Operated

4 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Who Can You Trust to Reduce Stress of Estate Planning?

When it’s time to do your estate planning – and it’s actually never too soon to begin – you may find the process, at first, to be somewhat bewildering. You’ll have many questions: What sort of arrangements should I make? Who should get what? And when? How can you address these and other issues?

You’ll need to get some help. In drawing up your estate plan, you will need to work with an attorney. And for guidance on the investments that can help fund your estate planning arrangements, such as a living trust, you can draw on the help of a financial advisor. You also may want to connect with a trust company, which can help facilitate your estate plans and coordinate the activities of your legal and financial professionals.

Of course, you might think that only the very wealthy need a trust company. But that’s not really the case – people of many income levels have long used these companies. As long as you have a reasonable amount of financial assets, you likely can benefit from the various services provided by a trust organization.

And these services can range from administration of a variety of trusts (such as living trusts and charitable trusts) to asset-management services (bill-paying, checkwriting, etc.) to safekeeping services (such as providing secure vaults for jewelry and collectibles).

In short, using a trust company can make things a lot easier when it’s time to plan and execute your estate. A trust company can help you in the following ways: Avoiding family squabbles – It’s unfortunate, but true: Dividing the assets of an estate can cause ill will and turmoil among family members. But a trust company can act as a neutral third party, thus minimizing any feelings of unfairness.

Providing greater control – When you establish an arrangement such as a living trust, administered by the trust company, you can give yourself great control over how you want your assets distributed. For example, you can specify that a certain child receive portions of your estate spaced out over several years – a move that may appeal to you if you think this child might not be ready to handle large sums all at once.

Saving time and effort – As mentioned above, when you work with a trust company, you can let it do all the “legwork” of coordinating your plans with your financial professional, tax advisor and attorney. And these professionals are used to dealing with trust companies.

Gaining Protection – Trust companies assume fiduciary responsibility for your financial well-being – which means that your best interests will always be considered in each service and transaction performed.

You can choose from among a variety of trust companies, large and small. Before choosing one, you may want to check out the services and fees of a few different firms. In any case, as you move toward that time of your life when estate planning becomes more essential, talk to your attorney, tax advisor and financial professional about whether using the services of a trust company might be right for you.

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

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

“Adam Hromiak AAMS, CRPC is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Cape Coral on 3571 North Del Prado Blvd.

Suite 7 Entrada Plaza, 1/2 mile West of Rt. 41.

He can be contacted at (239) 731-6338”

G 5/19

The Tower | 5

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Del Tura Awards for 2019 PERSON AND COUPLE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Bob Fountaine

6 Person Hit and Sit Scramble – Shotgun start 9:00 a.m.

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

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

To sponsor a “Memory” or “Survivor” or to sponsor a sign, contact Jane Glancy (781) 640­3056 or Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220­9381 Bulletin Boards in the “Dungeon” February 15, 2019.

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

5/19

Vinyl Window Repair Window Screens Made To Order

239-603-1968

4/19

Good Timers’Sign­up sheets will be posted Single Club on the 9 and 18 Hole Ladies Association’s

Garage Screen Doors

Carpentry Services

FORMAT:

REPAIR Please Call Jaime

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 GOLF FOR THE CURE TOURNAMENT

SCREEN

*Licensed & Insured*

Remodeling & Repairs Kitchens, Baths, Siding Windows, Flooring, Plumbing, Electrical & Etc.

“Serving N. Fort Myers modular homes for 20 years”

4/19

hours with the Board or their many projects within our community just touches upon the For those of you here who reason for Doug and Bette being are new, these awards are pre- chosen as our Couple of the Year.

Doug was born in Clearwater, sented annually during the HOA Annual Meeting. The Honor of FL and raised in Western Michigan. making the decision is given to He and I met in 1992 teaching at the HOA President and as it is Riverdale HS here in Lee County. his or hers alone, it not uncom- He had returned to Florida after a mon to seek input from the entire five year stint at the University of his love for the holiday spirit and Board and Community members. Washington, Seattle. It didn’t take beauty of lights to a new height. long before we dated. When Doug He spends all year long planning proposed, I made him promise to and preparing for our spectacular be a Steelers football fan. I was holiday lighting. His enormous born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA effort and many hours of dediand came out of the womb with a cation made Del Tura’s 2018’s terrible towel in my hand. He still main entrance the Best Yet! The cheers with me for the Steelers. We talk of the town! For this reason both enjoy scheduling dances and and his dedication Leon Buss has shows for our community because been chosen as our Person of the we love Del Tura and our fellow Year.

Leon was raised on a family Delturians. Becoming involved in

our community as volunteers has farm in Iowa - went to college in been very rewarding to us because Minnesota - worked as a quality COUPLE OF THE YEAR: SAVE THE DATE: DOUG AND BETTE CHENEY we’ve met so many new people control engineer - was President They have been involved and made such great friends. of U-Haul - and regional director 2019 ANNUAL with our community almost from We are very honored to receive of warehouses for the largest tire day DEL one. Much ofTURA their work is the “Couple of the Year” award. company in the midwest before retiring and moving with his wife visible, but much of what they - Marylou - to Del Tura in 2012. do HEALTH goes on behind the scenes PERSON OF THE YEAR: Leon and Marylou have 2 LEON BUSS and FAIR even involves travel.

They & EXPO daughters and a son - 6 grandhave the great task of bringing Only visible approximately six children and enjoy spending time his work making wonderful entertainment to our weeks a year, THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH (9 AM TO 12 NOON) community. Working together Del Tura beautiful fills our hearts with them in Minnesota and at the cabin in northern Wisconsin. or apart, whether its Bette’s long throughout the year! Leon takes

No Job Too Small!

Phone: 239-543-9238 e-mail: b_c_fountaine@yahoo.com

6 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

***MANUFACTURED HOME SPECIALIST***

CAC042699

COOLIE CASH CONTEST! January Contest Winners: Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hentges from Siesta Bay receiving their $500 contest check from Custom Cooling & Heating. Thank You!

For every 10 A/C’s we sell, we will give away a $500 check!

To enter the contest:   

Custom Cooling & Heating, Inc.

239-731-5545

PROTECT YOUR UNIT! STORM KIT SPECIAL

**$295**

Reg. $315.00. Price includes labor to install.

Summer is almost here!!

Get maximum protection from Florida storms! The Storm Kit includes Surge Protector, Hard Start Kit & Contactor/Time Delay. *MUST PRESENT COUPON* 5/19

EXPIRES 4/30/19

We are NOW Official NEST PRO INSTALLERS! Get a 5 yr. warranty with our installation!

$500 WINNERS:     

Karl Mull – Tall Oaks Frances Pardi – Cape Coral Wendy Vichunas – Crystal Lake Phil Clapp – Corkscrew WoodL. Henry Hentges – Siesta Bay

Purchase a new A/C system from us Installed between 10/1/18 – 4/30/19 Submit completed contest entry form We’ve had 5 winners already! Don’t miss your chance to enter the contest! *Check future newsletter Ads for the winners* **See your installation packet for full contest rules**

The Tower | 7

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Good Timers’ Singles Club News DON’T COUNT THE DAYS....

MAKE THE DAYS COUNT! February was a busy month for The Good Timers. First we supported our HOA by hosting the American Table at the International Food Fair and, because of all the hard work that our VP Terry Thompson put in we were a “sweet” success! We served apple pie, key lime pie and toll house cookies. All American favorites. Yes, we WERE the sweetest country represented. I would like to personally thank Terry, Cindy Brinton and Ann Boncore for all their support in this endeavor. We couldn’t have done it without the volunteers that were represented at all the delicious tables! We

continued on with our success at our monthly meeting....we had eleven new singles show up and five became immediate full time members! What an unexpected joy to see so many newcomers want to join in on the fun that we have planned. Some started getting involved right away by joining us in at our weekly “game day” which was held on Sunday’s in the month of February. Next was our monthly birthday luncheon which was held at Fabio’s Restaurant in Cape Coral. Yet another new restaurant for some and a favorite with others. And we also supported the Del Tura Repertory Company by going see The Odd Couple. The upcoming events for this month are celebrating our birthday luncheon as a combination birthday/

St. Patty’s Day celebration at the Fountain Grille on the 14th. Next it’s off to our first “outside” play, “Ripcord” at the Cape Coral Cultural Park Theater. If all of this sounds inviting to you please come to our meeting this month.

Please check out our bulletin board outside the Pub area to see what’s next on our “Save the Date” listing! Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month.

Socializing begins at 4:00 in the Jacaranda room and the meeting starts promptly at 4:30. All single Del Turian’s are encouraged to join us at one of our monthly meetings to see if this is something you’d like to pursue. Hope to see even more new faces in the months to come. For more info contact President Liz Poniatowski at ciociliz@ gmail.com or 239-800-2935.

“Daydreaming”

By Dianne J. Roderick

Are you a daydreamer? I remember as a very young child being reprimanded for not paying attention in class. Daydreaming was not allowed and considered disrespectful and very rude! Needless to say I spent many after school sessions writing over and over again “I will not daydream in class!” The only thing that came from that was a sore hand and a dislike for cursive writing. So much so that by the time I made my way to third grade my cursive writing was so atrocious that I received an F in handwriting. I was devastated but convinced myself that it was my own rebellious fault.

Eventually my handwriting did improve but the daydreaming followed me through my school years and into adulthood.

The importance of daydreaming is misunderstood. Some say that it gets in the way of learning, but I truly feel the positives outweigh the negatives. The most creative people are, or have been the biggest daydreamers.

Some of our famous dreamers…

Thomas Edison, Robert Frost,

Frank Lloyd Wright, Ernest Hemingway, and Madame Curie… were considered to be non-attentive learners. Look at what they contributed to our society! What would our lives be like if these people gave up on their dreams Daydreams can be distracting but is that a bad thing? Many of us

get caught up in the monotonous routines of life, doing the same things day in and day out. So I ask you, don’t we all need a bit of distraction in our lives? Taking time out to sit back and close our eyes to think about pleasant experiences, past or future, can really give a much needed boost to our well being.

Shake it up a little, so to speak.

Dr. Robert Hooper Board Certified • Doctor of Audiology Since 1975

• Here’s why $19 - $69 per month/aid • Affordable plans to fit any budget • Free batteries for lease duration • 5 yr. loss and damage coverage • 5 yr. repair warranty including parts & labor • Manufactured and repaired on site • Replaced/Upgraded every 5 yrs.

EAR-TRONICS HEARING HEALTH CARE CENTERS

www.eartronics.com

5/19

Reflections

Lease Your Hearing Aid

CAPE CORAL 800-3203

106 W. Hancock Bridge Pkwy.

(Santa Barbara/Publix Center) Can daydreams be considered creative distractions? I believe they can be! As an educator I was always a supporter of free play.

For instance, in science our children were given the materials prior to the lesson without instructions and then given time to create what their imaginations led them to.

It was amazing to see the creativity! As adults we can still allow time in our schedules for creative distraction. We need to give ourselves opportunities to think outside of the box like we did when we were kids.

Years ago our famous dreamers would have been considered students who were not going to succeed.

Today many people would have labeled them ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder).

Thank God they persevered!

Maybe we’re not the creative geniuses of the past but we certainly have the ability to allow ourselves time to dream. So my friends let your imaginations lead you to those dreams that you thought were impossible.

The possibilities are limitless!

2/20

by Liz Poniatowski

NORTH FT. MYERS 997-2414 1876 N. Tamiami Trail (Old Business 41 - Weaver’s Corner)

8 | The Tower

1/20

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

The Tower | 9

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Fish Of Del Tura News February has just flown by. It seems like FISH just began their “Bakeless Bake Sale” fund raiser and now we are at the end. What a blast we have had! I have so many people to thank I do not even know where to begin. Most importantly, a huge Thank You to everyone who so generously donated to our organization. We want you to know how much each dollar means to us. We will be able to assist those residents who may need our help. That is what we are all about. FISH stands for “Friends in Service Here”. That means if you need help please call our FISH telephone number, 997-3474.

If you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment, the grocery store or drugstore, call us. A recording will answer your call. Just leave the following information: your name, address, phone number, where you need to go and what date and time.

FISH has 9 “bookies” and one of them will pick up your call and they will begin a search for a volunteer driver to drive you. Once a driver has been secured he or she will contact you to make final arrangements. The driver will pick you at your home, take you to your appointment and deliver you back to your home. There is no cost to you. All we ask is to please give us at least 24 hours leeway.

Your contribution also goes to honor our over 90 years old.

We celebrate these residents by having an elegant luncheon every other year. We also offer dinners to anyone who has been hospitalize and has finally returned home. This really helps the families where the husband does not know his way around the kitchen.

Your monies also go to keep our medical equipment up to date.

Remember if you need to borrow a wheelchair, potty- chair, crutches or a cane, just give us a call. Again when we lend you something from

our medical equipment trailer there is no cost to you. I would be remised if I didn’t send an enormous thank you to Sue Symes. Sue is the originator of the “Brakeless Bake Sale” for FISH. Her tireless work is so very appreciated.

I hope you were at Coffee during the month of February. You would have seen for yourself Sue’s energy. And I hope you didn’t miss Sue and Jackie Hinrich’s skit.

Thank you everyone for helping FISH. You have our gratitude!

FISH

to reach us please call 997-FISH

3/19

By Ginnie Benjamins, FISH President

(997-3474)

FISH of Del Tura Service Hours YOUR NAME: ____________________________________________________________________ SERVICE PROVIDED:_____________________________________________________________ PERSON SERVED: _______________________________________________________________ DATE OF SERVICE: HOURS

______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Please return to: Betty Scheetz, 1308 San Miguel Lane (609) 477-9147

North Fort Myers

Bill Edinger

INC.

CFC057466

239-565-9904

• Sewer Drain Cleaning All phases of plumbing • Re-Pipes Well pumps and equipment • Water Heaters • Garbage Disposals Remodels • Repairs • Sewer Line Video Inspection ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

3/19

Licensed and Insured

1/14 5/19

Happy Spring

Plumbing

10 | The Tower

11/19

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

The Tower | 11

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Video Corner The video library of Del Tura was started over a decade ago as a labor of love by movie fans. We are trying to get the word out that our library has a fabulous collection of films, past and present, just waiting for you. Discover how pleasurable it is to watch a film of your own choice, uninterrupted by commercials. Those of you, for one reason or another, who cannot get

to the movies or who don’t enjoy the movie theater experience, can still see the current movies. For example, we have just ordered Mamma Mia Here We Go Again, Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book and A Star Is Born, all nominated for this year‘s academy awards. Come to the video library every Saturday from 1 to 3 PM and choose a great movie.

Bohemian Rhapsody will be shown on the March movie night, date yet to be determined. Hope to see you there.

DEAR FRITZIE: (Long time Advice Columnist)

STUCCO BY BY

CRAWFORD

PLASTERING INC. QUALITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Bands and Ornamentals Stucco and Plastering Contractors 3rd Generation Craftsmen

(239) 543-4104 FREE ESTIMATES

MAKE IT HAPPEN (1984) “I FOUND THAT IF YOU LOVE LIFE, LIFE WILL LOVE YOU BACK”.

MANY SATISFIED CUSTOMERS IN DEL TURA Licensed and Insured RX0043803

Check Your Neighborhood 12/19

By Elaine Schnur

CRCO43790

PO Box 3661 • N. Ft. Myers, FL 33918

HAIR SERVICES • NAILS • WAXING • LASH EXTENSIONS

BEST SALON IN TOWN!

WE OFFER IN HOME HAIR & NAIL SERVICES

FREE GEL March MANICURE Madness with ANY color service

Come See Us At Merchants Crossing 10/19

15201 N. Cleveland Avenue, #105 • North Fort Myers, Florida 33903 (239) 599-2886 • Mon - Fri: 9am-4pm • Sat: 9am-2pm Before or After Hours Available Upon Request

2/20

Behind Heavenly Pizza

12 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

At the Hydrant

4/19

DEL TURA’S DOG OF THE MONTH - FOREST Hi everyone, My name is Forest. I broke my leg on the race track and a kind family paid for my surgery. I met my mom at the Vet’s office. I came for a home visit and it was love at first sight.

I had to wait for my home until I had finished my rehabilitation. I was 2 years old and ready to start my retired life. I love the Dog Park and let my Mom know every day at 4:00 o’clock that I am ready. I love to greet everyone at the park and have my butt scratched. I also monitor the other dogs if they get rowdy. (I am the black greyhound)

I have a sister. Her name is Ibby and here is her story: My name is Ibby and I am soon to be a 14 year old brindle Greyhound. My Mom saw my photo in the News Press and fell in love

with me. I was 5 years old and I met her at a meet and greet at Pet Smart. I came home with my new family that same day. I had a short racing career as I bumped other dogs and that was not allowed.

I love coming to the dog park. I wander around to everyone for some pets. I have a very sweet nature and a calm demeanor.

Ibby and Forest want to thank Hometown America for the dog park that they love so much. The dog park is one of the best amenities at Del Tura!

Thank You Hometown. The Glick family.

SAVE THE DATE: 2019 ANNUAL DEL TURA

4/19

HEALTH FAIR & EXPO THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH (9 AM TO 12 NOON)

The Tower | 13

2/20

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

14 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Quality Workmanship Honest Pricing • Vapor / Moisture Barrier • Underhome Encapsulated Insulation • Hurricane Tie-Down Anchors 8 Yrs Exp.

BEFORE

We Keep rodents, snakes, spiders, bugs, mold, mildew, and damaging moisture out of your home!

AFTER

4/19

LIC. # IH-1110636 INSURED FAMILY OPERATED

ESTIMATES & SMILES ALWAYS FREE

(800) 377-7885

or

(239) 791-6853

The Tower | 15

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Over 20 Years Experience

ADMIRAL Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning John & Ellen Senes NEW NUMBER : 239-270-4954

4/19

North Fort Myers Florist

TONY’S APPLIANCE

Full Service Florist

&

WE DELIVER LOCAL and Worldwide ROSE SPECIAL/CASH & CARRY: $14.95

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE

8190 Littleton Road, Suite #105 North Ft. Myers, FL 33903

30.00 SERVICE CALL

$

239-997-1670

AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK

CALL: 997-0923 or 246-3699

www.northfortmyersflorist.com

3/19

1/20

Please Support Our Advertisers

3/19

Tile & Grout Cleaning and Pressure Washing

Stephanie Norris Del Tura Resident

16 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Fort Myers Wealth Management Group WE KNOW YOU. WE KNOW INVESTING. WE KNOW YOUR INVESTMENTS.

Breandan Kelly Founder-CEO Managing Director of Investment Services (239) 689-2364 Breandan.Kelly@FMWMG.com

We believe in forging lifelong client-advisor relationships. If we are successful in this we will see each other several times a year, every year, over the coming decades. As far as I’m concerned this sounds like family. In my family the real conversations happen around our kitchen table. Call today to schedule your “kitchen table conversation” where we can have a brutally honest conversation about your financial plans and advisor relationships (perhaps with some coffee or lunch).

239-689-9364.

2/20

FMWMG 2401 1st Street Suite 255 Fort Myers, FL 33901 USA

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.

(239) 689-9364 (239) 208-6379

The Tower | 17

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

239-542-9511

239-851-0982

Tech Problems I Come to You!

Clifford Law Firm, LLC

Whether you need help with your computer, smartphone, or automating your home — SunTech can help.

Ellen W. Clifford

Learn to make the best use of your Phone, Tablet, Smart Speaker & Computer!

Please Support Our Advertisers

Attorney-At-Law ellenwclifford@gmail.com

Bob He� – (239) 215-2050 bob@suntechins�tute.com

P L E H /

4/19

 Apple & Android Tablets & Phones  Windows, Mac & Chromebooks  Virus Removal & PC Tune-Ups

 Wireless Network & Internet Help  Printer Setup & Support In  Home Training & Support

?

Sh i f

Our Services

t

NEW—Help to Automate Your Home!

We’ll help you figure out what to buy, set it up & show you how to make the most of it.

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.

— $30/hr. + $10/home visit

5/19

10/19

Trusts, Estates, Probate, Divorce Cape Coral, FL

18 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

The Del Tura

ASYLUM Players

Present

Make ‘Em Laugh . . . WE’RE BAAACK! 3 SHOWS !!!

Fri, March 8th at 7 PM Sat, March 9th at 2 PM Sat, March 9th at 7 PM In the Starlight Ballroom

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

We’ve got 19 of your brave, talented neighbors and friends ready to entertain, friend regale, crack you up, re ddelight and amuse!

TICKETS ARE A MEASLY $6.00 ea.

Tickets go on sale at Tuesday coffee Feb 19 (for HOA members only.)

Then at the HOA office Thursdays 4-6pm 6pm And Tuesday mornings at coffee.

HOA Sponsored No Refunds

The Tower | 19

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

A musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the 40’s, through today’s current hits! The show features music made famous by various Divas including the Andrews Sisters, Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and many more.

Come and enjoy these fabulous, truly professional singers in DIVAS THOUGH THE DECADES!

TICKETS GO ON SALE at coffee February 26th for HOA members only, all residents March 5th and 12th. HOA members $20, non-HOA $22.

SHOWTIME at 7:00pm, DOORS OPEN at 6:30pm ticket info call Susan @ 717-454-9972 HOA Sponsored event. No refunds

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!

Bob Harmon and gang 20 | The Tower

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

will be back to take you Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

HEALTH

FAIR & EXPO

THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH (9 AM TO 12 NOON)

Tickets will go on sale at Tues SAVE THE DATE: Coffee Feb 19 for HOA members.

Then at the HOA office 2019 ANNUAL Thurs 4­6pm DEL TURA And Tuesdays at coffees. $6

In Memory Of…

Classes

GREAT LAKE ANNUAL EVENT

Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt & Pot Luck Dinner

pm MARCH 3:30 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1oth 2019 For Info: Darlene Brinker 586-431-0022

Guten Tag!

Wolfgang is back and has resumed classes on Wednesdays 11AM - Noon Card Room #1 Next to Ceramics

GOLF FOR THE CURE TOURNAMENT or FORMAT:

Linda Keep 517-775-1923

6 Person Hit and Sit Scramble – Shotgun start 9:00 a.m.

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

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

Includes Exterior Walls, Carport and To sponsor a “Memory” or “Survivor” or to sponsor a sign, contact Jane Glancy Driveway.

Roof Extra.

(781) 640­3056 or Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220­9381 All Mold and Mildew Removed With

POWER WASHING $

9900

Surface Cleaner

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

Call...

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

4/19

DAVE’S

Professional Power Washing 239-770-2015

License #0801258 • Allstate Property Services, Inc.

THIS IS WHERE NEW MEMORIES ARE MADE C R U I S E & L A N D VA C AT I O N S CALL TODAY FOR THE BEST LAND AND CRUISE PACKAGES AVAILABLE AND ASK ABOUT SPECIAL OFFERS!

GAIL & LARRY HODGE DEL TURA RESIDENTS

239-202-0460 | 800-301-5485 www.sailwithgail.com gail.hodge@cruiseplanners.com Gail Hodge - Cruise Planners

FLST# 39068 • CST# 2034468-50 • HST# TAR-7058 • WAST# 603-399-504

BLOOD DRIVE SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH

9AM TO 1PM CLUB HOUSE LOBBY

FOR INFO: CONTACT DENNIS COTTINI • 847-707-1435

3/19

away from all your problems and stress so just relax and enjoy some German great entertainment. Language

5/19

Glenda Parsons

The Tower | 21

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com 5/19 5/16

SPORTS Tura Zumba

by Teddy Reid

1/19

Tura Zumba is an exercise with Zumba and Dance Fitness (Dance Fitness has a 10 minute segment for strengthening and toning, weights optional). On February 13 we took a picture of the class participants celebrating Valentine’s Day by dancing to love songs and dressing in red or pink. Our Zumba instructor that day was Pam; she did a great job leading our class.

Pam and Adele share in teaching Zumba and Dance Fitness.

The classes are held in the Starlight Ballroom from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We have lots of fun dancing to music and it’s a great way to make friends and improves our emotional health along with our physical. Exercise

Specializing in all American and foreign auto repairs.

Come to the people you can trust!

GULF COAST

AUTO REPAIR, INC. 26 Cardinal Drive • N. Fort Myers, FL 33917

Photo courtesy of Jim Hinrichs

creates the happy hormone endorphins and exercising with our friends creates smiles and laughter making this experience more

enjoyable. So come join us and help your mood elevate to joyfulness. We can all use some added fun (while exercising) in our lives.

Corner of Pondella and Old 41

239-997-8333 FAX: 239-997-0799 GULFCOASTAUTOREPAIR1@GMAIL.COM

22 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

SPORTS Medicare & Health Plans

Friday Shuffleboard League By: Jack Blevons

WE CAN HELP! Kathy & Katherine Thousand

Insurance agents for over 20 years

MEDICARE

Supplements  RX Plans  Advantage Make Your Free Appointment Now! Call 239-201-4560 to speak to a licensed insurance agent.

Viscaya Center  1401 Viscaya Pkwy., Unit 2

8-9/19

Cape Coral, FL 33990 �at�y��nsurance�p�onsFL.co�  Insurance�p�ons���com

Welcome to March. Can’t believe how fast the days are flying by. But, writing this today on February 8th, at least we can say it has been finally feeling like SW Florida again with some most-welcome warmer temperatures. We certainly have had a cold January but saying that, knowing what it was like back in our home state of Wisconsin, I really shouldn’t be complaining. It was still a whole lot warmer down here than the frigid sub-zero temperatures they had up there along with that nasty white stuff they call snow.

Anyhow, need to talk about shuffleboard. Today we just finished playing week #12 so will tell you the standings after today’s games. In the A-Flight the top 3

leaders remain the same. In first place are Bob & Donna Crawford with a record of 32/4. They are followed by Ben Hargraves & Janet Blevons just 2-games behind at 30/6 & still in 3rd place are Chris Brylski & Buster Jager at 27/9. The B-Flight leaders are Kathy Boesel & Mary Pimental at 17/19, followed by Ray David & Cam Smith 1-game behind in 2nd place at 16/20 & in 3rd place are Audrey Person & Deb Taylor at 13/23. Saying that, with only 5-weeks left to play which is 15 more games, most of the others in both flights are still very close & have a chance of changing a lot of that around. The regular season ends on the 15th & then that will be followed by the 8-Team Tournament comprised of the top-4 finishers in both flights who will play in a double elimination

tournament to see who will win the trophies for the top 3-teams on March 22nd. Then on March 29 we will have our 15th Annual Bust-Up Party which is held in the Royal Palm Ballroom for all our league members as well as any people who have been subs that will like to attend. Along with all the good food, passing out the 18-trophies & taking pictures, we will all enjoy the camaraderie which makes our league so much fun every year. Information on that party will be posted this month on the shuffleboard shack every Friday in March along with a sign-up sheet so we know who will all be coming. In the May Tower I will write the results of the season as well as the Tournament & also the party.

20%

ASK US HOW TO SAVE ON SERVICE, PARTS AND REPAIRS SIGGS AIR CONDITIONING, INC. QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1960 CACO27377

Mention This Ad To Receive

DEL TURA MAINTENANCE PRICING:

95.00

$

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE: Regular Price: $120

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

Preventative Maintenance Improves System Efficiency and Performance.

FREE Estimates on Replacement Systems and Second Opinions.

Count On Your Certified, Professional Technicians!

www.SiggsAC.com

FEATURING RUUD, TRANE, YORK AND NUTONE PRODUCTS

12/19

239-694-1205

The Tower | 23

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

543-1434

SPORTS

As of today, February 7th, Del Tura’s traveling league is off to a great start. In their last three games they have defeated Windmill Village, Heron’s Glen, and lost a close 14-16 decision to Six Lakes without two top players.

Newly acquired Kurt King has opened the season with 11 wins and only 3 losses. I have now named

him “kitchen man” as he puts more people in the kitchen then anyone!

Also with a superior record is Judy Lessard with 12 wins and 3 losses. Rounding out our team are many quality players like Glenn Tointon, MaryKay Tointon, Janet Reinen, Bob Crawford, Donna Crawford, Diana Camp, Dennis Major, Caroline Brueggerman, Marlene Eck, Marcella Carothers, and substitute Cam Smith.

We play on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 pm and enjoy people cheering us from the bleachers. Our final home games are: Six Lakes on March 6 and Heron’s Glen on March 13. Hope you can find the time to come see us get revenge!

Anyone interested in joining our team please email me at glenn1947@yahoo.com.

We always need good players.

Del Tura Tennis News

by Jacqueline St-Jean 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.

Our Invitational Spring Fun

Tournament is on March 16 and 17, 2019. Players from Del Tura and area will be participating in Mixed Doubles matches. If you are interested in taking part in this tournament, please contact

DelTuraTennis@gmail.com or phone Jacqueline St-Jean at 239599-4468. Spectators are welcome.

Our Annual banquet will be held on March 24 at 5:00 pm.

February 23 was our Demo Day. We were treated to great tennis and got to play with some amazing players.

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.

LOCKSMITH MOBILE SERVICE

• Locks Rekeyed • Locks Installed •

Louis Rivet CRL Del Tura Resident

March 6, 10:30 am

Bronze team

March 8, 10:30 am

Nickel team

March 13, 10:30 am

3.5 Minus team

March 14, 10:30 am

Copper team

March 20 , 10:30 am

3.5 Minus team

March 20, 12:30 pm

Bronze team

email: locksmithemail@comcast.net

Don Davis

Contracting Inc.

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

(239) 731-9240 CGC059985

CFC1426521

www.rustyhippappliancerepair.net

Appliance Repair

1-239-674-9521 NO

TRIP CHARGE

WITH REPAIR

WHIRLPOOL • GE • KENMORE MAYTAG • FRIGIDAIRE • ALL BRANDS

1 Year Warranty On Parts 90 Days Warranty On Labor 5/19

Team

Bonded

dondaviscontracting.com

DEL TURA TENNIS ASSOCIATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINTER 2019

Date & Time

10/19

By Glenn Tointon

11/18 6-7/19

Traveling Shuffleboard League In Third Place

24 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

SPORTS

“Dirty White Carpets Are My Specialty”

HUGHES

CARPET CLEANING Experience My Experience “Cleaner & Dryer” Serving Lee County For Over 35 Years Specializing in Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Business / Residential Long time cleaner for Hometown America in Del Tura

“Call Jack Get Jack ” 1/20

owner/opera tor

Licensed Honest Insured Dependable

549-7701 or Mobile

Del Tura Bowling League News

By Glenn Tointon After Twelve weeks of our twenty week season, Chuck Hokey, Dan Larson, Jane Snyder, and Diane Smith are leading the charge with 53 points. Right behind them is Three Guys and a Gal made up of Janet Ragone, Glenn Tointon, Dino Gaston, and Paul smith with 51 points. In a close third is Two Pair comprised of Cindy Baron, Tony Ragone, Marykay Tointon, and Frank Barilla with 48 points.

In fourth place is The Hairum with Nancy Ashe, Joan Whaley, Louis Thibodeau, and Geoff Wilhite

Ken Baron 257 Diane Smith 290, Sue Smith 269, Denise Rose 261.

With eight weeks to go it’s anybody’s league to win. With ten teams this year we are finding the competition to be outstanding which really makes it a fun league. Plus, with forty people in the league it gives Tony Ragone a chance to spread his jokes out saving so many of us who hear them at golf! If you feel compelled to join our league next year as a player or a sub please contact us.

Dave Csuy - President Glenn Tointon - V. P. MaryKay Tointon - Secretary Denise Rose - Substitutes

Del Tura Amigos Softball News

by Pam Price

851-3102

with 47 points. On week twelve Chuck Hokey had eight strikes in a row before missing a nine count. He then finished with two more strikes plus to end with a league high 265! Way to go Chuck.

Following are season averages: High Averages: Tom Demshak 185, Chuck Hokey 178, Jerry Sadowski 174 Denise Rose 170, Diane Smith 158, MaryKay Tointon 154 High handicap series: Chuck Hokey 744, Frank Barilla 719, Jerry Sadowski 702 Jane Snyder 743, Kathy Hokey 724, MaryKay Tointon 704 High handicap game: Dan Larson 265, Paul Smith 264,

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! The Amigos are heading into the final month of their exciting 2019 season. As I write this article, the Amigos remain undefeated, and look to be on track to defend their 2018 championship with a 7-0 start. We have enjoyed great fan participation this year, and have now launched an Amigos

Newsletter. Find the newsletter, our schedule and directions on the Del Tura website at www.deltura-hoa.com. Click on the 2019 Amigos Schedule softball link and find everything you need to know about the Amigos 2019 season!

If you haven’t been to a game, come on out and join in the fun. Our remaining games shown in the table above.: Our annual fundraiser will be Saturday March 9th, 3-5 pm in

Date

Location

Mon. March 11

Opponent Lake Fairways Tara Woods

Wed. March 13

Buccaneer

Field 3

Mon. March 18

Herons Glen

Field 4

Wed. March 20

Old Bridge

Field 1

Mon. March 4

Field 4 Field 1

the Royal Palm/Jacaranda ballrooms. Tickets are available for sale from the players. Come join us for hot dogs and hamburgers grilled by the team, music, and lots of fun. For additional information, reach out to Rick Antaya.

18 Hole Women’s Association

by Carol Marra

10/17 10/19

From lovely weather to our wettest January in recent history. You must admit the course and ponds look great but our Thursday golf has been almost missing. In fact, our President’s Cup was washed out the second day and did not finish until February 7th. The results (finally!) are Flight A: Bobbie Asper. Flight B: Ann DeGrande. Flight C: Gail Gulino. Flight D: Pat Bedard. Congratulations, ladies.

We followed with the Valentine’s tournament on the 14th.

Lots of red everywhere. To finish the month a sold out Member-Guest was held the 28th.

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 membership Chairperson 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. Paul says the most miss-understood rule is dropping the ball for placement. It is no longer from your shoulder but

your knee. This should allow you to get a better lie. Also, following the rule change, if you watch the pro-golfers, almost all of them are leaving the flag in when putting. If you do pull the flag and then hit it, there is a 1 stroke (down from 2) penalty. Leave the flag in and no threat of a penalty!

On March 14 we will have our final shoot-out of the season.

Three qualifiers were held and you will be flighted. Play or watch, then lunch afterwards!

As usual, January through April is very busy; regular golf, tournaments as well as Pro Shop sponsored events. Make your choices and have fun!

The Tower | 25

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Bathroom OLD & UGLY?

RESURFACE! • • • •

Bathtubs Showers Vanities Sinks & More

LIFETIME WARRANTY

CHANGE OLD TO NEW!

6-7/18

In Business For Over 27 Years In SWFL...

Because I Do It Right, At A Fair Price!

CALL ME TODAY - 239.369.4249 Family Owned and Operated

SAVE THE DATE: COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY! Sat. March 23 (4p-?)

If you didn’t have a party in Nov 2018… then your block needs a Captain!

Step up to the plate.

Call Audrey Martin 239-731-5824 or 239-464-1507 email: alyankee@embarqmail.com

26 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

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

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

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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

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

Call for location

Punta Gorda

Harry Christopher, 997-7345 Ann DeGrande, 989-2206 Peggy Terrasi, 603-236-2209 peggyterrasi@gmail.com Isabel Albert, 518-209-5968 Cheryl DeCara, 543-8751 Dave Csuy, 770-6254 Bruce Johnson, 716-472-3860 Bart De Graaf, 599-4404 Paula La Freniere, 599-8024 Marlene DeGraaf 599-4004 Dick & Denise Rose, 815-978-4907 Jack Blevons, 731-0892 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Stan Young 731-3142 Lu Ann Brownell 802-522-5863

1:00-3:00

1:00-3:00 6:30-9:30

3:45-5:30 3:00-6:00 2:00 10:30 8:00 9:00

open play

open play

9:00

2:30

open play

8:30 8:30 open play

12:30 5:30 8:00-10:00

5:30 8:00-10:00

open play 1:00

open play

8:00-10:00

8:00-10:00

open play

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

Jack & Janet Blevons 731-0892

7:00-9:30 11:00-12:00

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

6:00-10:00

6:00-10:00 1:00-4:00 6:00 to finish*

1:00-4:00 5:30-9:30 7:00-9:00 6:00-9:00 1:00-4:00 1:00

1:00 7:00 1:00-5:00

7:00 6:00 1:00-4:00

Jacaranda Ballroom Card Room I Mon, Wed & Fri - Card Joette Fabbri, 239-560-3324 4:00 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

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

3:00

8:00-9:00 9:00 9:00-12:00 6:30 - 8:30 8:00

9:00-12:00

9:00-12:00

9:00-12:00

1:45-2:45

1:00*

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

Craft room behind ceramics Bernie Forsey, 217-6024

9:00-12:00

The Tower | 27

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

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

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

Front Gate Guard

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 847-707-1435 NON-EMERGENCY CALLS - SHERIFF’S DEPT. (239) 477-1000

269-449-1414

3/19

Dennis Cottini

For Your FREE Estimate call Ask for Andy

ANDY’S TREE SERVICE

FOR RENT

GOT A RENTAL? NEED A RENTAL?

I Handle Background Checks, Applications and Gate Passes

Call John

Belpulsi

(607) 321-9886

Landis ALUMINUM DIY Materials • Screen Rooms Replacement Windows • Acrylic Windows Vinyl Windows • Storage Sheds Utility Rooms • Roof Overs Carports • Room Additions

Proudly Serving N. Ft. Myers For Over 25 Years Still Family Owned and Operated!!

239-995-2229 Bring this ad into the store for a

10% DISCOUNT

on any do-it-yourself material order!!

Ask about our installation specials!

12/19

Blood Drive

• Reliable • Competitive Rates • Dump Truck Delivery • Mulch - Topsoil Shell • Bonded & Insured • Bucket Truck Service

3/19

Del Tura Contact Info

TREE REMOVAL • DUMP TRUCK DELIVERY • TREE TRIMMING

28 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

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 F - AT THE POND R S M F A X S S F S Q T W M S C P L Y Q

ALLIGATOR ANIMALIZATION BLOSSOM BUG BUTTERFLY DRAGONFLY

F O R X N N E F G X R A B L V R F G F E

I O T S R L I M J E E E X L M Z N P K A

G T W A D J T M G L L B W F R I Y Y E B

N A R D G S N C A D U T Q O D A J K R J

DUCK

N P U C V I J D A L O G R A H F B S E M

A P X X X X L Q X W I A W U I S B E D X

ALLIGATOR FROG BLOSSOM HERON BUTTERFLY JUMPING DUCK HERON PONDWEED PONDWEEDPUDDLES RESERVOIR SHOWERS SWAN TURTLE

B U T T E R F L Y K Y Z P Z T M V D N H

P O N D W E E D A G G L A B M G R F A K

L I A N S L C X R Y V N F T O K N G M R

L U U T U Q D I I G B C I N I X U G A O

C Z O D R T O U R E F L N P O O R U L T

O A U N L V A K X D C O T B M G N B A S

D C K B R Q D B A V Z S Z H L U A U S U

K Z D E H A G L G X R F M E X O J R B M

RESERVOIR

N L S U B P P G S I K O J R N G S Y D N

ANIMALIZATION SALAMANDER BUG SHOWERS DRAGONFLY SNAIL FROG JUMPING SWAN PUDDLES TOAD SALAMANDER SNAIL TOAD WADING

Z E P H Y R E Z W N U Y X O J L L S M J

R E X R S V E P E H L X K N U I N H O F

T P T D B R W A P X O Z O O W A T E R M

Contest #3 - Puzzle F Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card

E F X Y U I A B A T Y G O C V W B V D A

Name: ________________________________ Address: ______________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Email: ________________________________ TURTLE WADING WATER ZEPHYR

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

The Tower | 29

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

EPCON

HOA-Sponsored Thursday Night Bingo chances of winning.

Doors open for sales starting at 6:00 & sales end at 6:45 so we can correlate the pay-outs & then we start playing promptly at 7:00. We are usually done between 9:00 & 9:30. We also have soda & water for sale for anyone interested. You do have to be at least 18 years of age & also no alcohol is permitted while we play. If you

have guests visiting you, they are also welcome to come & play but again the age rule also applies to them. On behalf of all our great team of volunteers, who freely donate their time every Thursday night along with Janet & myself, we hope you’ll come on up to the clubhouse & play some bingo with us. The more that come the more fun we have & it also makes all the volunteers who help run bingo feel better knowing that their donated time every week is worthwhile. Look forward to seeing you every Thursday night.

Cards & Games

By Marcella Carothers

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

By Marcella Carothers

TUESDAY NIGHT DUPLICATE BRIDGE

01.15-19 1. Kathy Boesel (tie) 1. John Peterson 2. Doug Schultz 3. Priscilla Peterson

01-16-19 1. Rocco Guererri 2, Tom Demshak 3. Dick Boesel

1-15-19 1st Dave Cooper & Dale Scott 2nd Don Mick & Earl Ewing 3rd Richard Anderson & Tony White

TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

01-22-19 1.Dick Boesel 2. Greg Roberts (tie) 2. Bruce Mars 3. Peter Israel (tie) 3. Jean Wiley 01-29-19 1. Scott Somers 2. Audrey Person 3. Sherry Leverre 4, Peggy Anderson (tie) 4. Jim R. (tie) 02-05-19 1. Dick Boesel 2. David Danzinger 3. Stan Loson 4. LuAnn Candon

01-23-19 1. Dick Boesel 2. Henry Dzedzej 3. Renee 01-30-19 1. Rocco Guerreri 2. Kathy Boesel 3. Al Oostema 02-06-19 1. Rocco Guerreri 2, Bob Cline 3. Donna Roberts

By Deloris Nelson

1-22-19 1st Don Mick & Earl Ewing 2nd Carol Marra & Richard Anderson 3rd Karen Brennan & Nancy Moyer 1-29-19 1st Don Mick & Earl Ewing 2nd Dave Cooper & Dale Scott 3rd Dave Harting & Deloris Nelson 2-5-19 1st Don Mick & Earl Ewing 2nd Dale Scott & Deloris Nelson

1202 NE Pine Island Road Cape Coral, FL 33909 License #CC64509

239.829.0901

SAME DAY SERVICE! 5/19

As you read this, March is when our Thursday Night Bingo comes to a close for the 2018-2019 seasons.

Your last night to come & play & hopefully go home with some money will be March 28th. Up until now we have been having some really nice attendance which then results in some nice pots to be won by lucky players. I often hear the phrase, “I never win anyhow so why play”.

Well, I am going to just say that you can’t win if you don’t come & play.

That should be pretty easy to understand. It’s just a nice way to spend a couple of hours every Thursday night with a chance of going home with some pretty good cash winnings. Doesn’t cost much to play either as you can play for as little as just $6 which gets you into the game & also can spend a little bit more if you want, which will increase your

Corner

By Jack Blevons

Garage Door Services

Broken SpringS • roller/HingeS garage Door openerS anD remoteS keyleSS entrieS• all typeS of garage Door partS

Only with coupon Not valid with any other offer Expires 5/31/2019

10% OFF

On Service for Seniors

24 Hour Emergency Service 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.

30 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

April 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!

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.

4/1

4/2 4/3 4/5 4/7 4/8 4/10

Robert Beccarea Louise Bowers Molly Brown Barb Laird Gay Luders Hennie Oostema Dianne Roderick Carolyn Cole Connie Marie Larson Elinor Thompson Linda Furlong Ruth Anne Lugten Dalia Shahar Diana Camp

4/11

Liz Flanagan Karen Hoppe Fred Levine 4/12 Randy Gottsacker Judith Harting Charlene Maaske 4/15 Stan Loson 4/17 Bruce Johnson Elmer ‘Mac’ MacDonald 4/18 Elizabeth Scheetz Trudy Wilson 4/19 Sue Symes 4/20 Debbie Gianino

4/21 4/23 4/25 4/27 4/28 4/29 4/30

Donna Moore Alice Gash Sandy Weddleton Sandy Gove Linda Smith Rosemarie Egizi Joe Bevilacqua Donna Roberts Robert Fitzgibbons Mike Scott Don Dowell Red Hansen Vicki Kehl

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO...

4/2 4/5 4/7 4/9 4/10

William & Karen Misztal . . .

Terry & Linda Kinzel . . . . . .

Jack & Sue Dunigan . . . . . . .

Dan & Fran Graham . . . . . . .

Fred & Jan Hale . . . . . . . . . .

47 years 44 years 47 years 43 years 48 years

4/11 4/15 4/21 4/24 4/25

Ted & Barb Luke . . . . . . . . .

Don & Maria Soper . . . . . . .

Jay & Mary Fitzgerald . . . . .

Lance & Adele Guthreau . . .

Charles & Peggy Note . . . . .

45 years 41 years 29 years 43 years 55 years

“Count not the candles…see the lights they give. Count not the years, but the life you live. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead.

Happy birthday.”

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.

Bette Ewing-Cheney - President (2019) (239) 652-3909

Ray David - Director (2021) (239) 574-1290 • (781) 864-8320 cell

Cindy Baron - Vice President (2021) (603) 398-8001

Don Dowell - Director (2021) (239) 731-1566

Joyce Lienert - Secretary (2019) (973) 714-4117 Wendy Wells - Treasurer (2020) (309) 264-9147 Susan Bell - Director (2020) (714) 454-9972

Sandra Boykin - Director (2020) (410) 491-8824 Dave Adams (508) 284-6107

The Tower | 31

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

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.

32 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Mrs. Doubtfire Services Housekeeping, Food Shopping Airport Runs, Appointments Runs,

100% Ready

When You Walk Through The Door.

5/19

Alda Gilbert

sea-walker62@hotmail.com

12/19

239-910-3427

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 239-5671567(Home) or 631-838-4323 (Cell) (mar19) 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) 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) 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 850-8263499. (apr19)

New PHONE NUMBERS

FOR SALE - Queen size hide-away bed/sofa; $90. Wine-colored upholstered rocker; $60. Both in good condition. Call 239-2176011.

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.

John Bilancio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .574-274-5424 Henry Coache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508-789-9344

3/19

Valerie Coache. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508-789-4245

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

Stephen Kolton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 747 9955 Rhonda Macduff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .774 242 7606

SAVE THE DATE GOLF FOR THE CURE MARCH 23, 2019 – Frank Scully

The Tower | 33

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

1/20

11/2019

NJ, NY, PA 4th Annual NJ, NJ,NY, NY,PA PA4th 4thAnnual Annual LUCK NJ, NY,POT PA 4th Annual POT POT LUCK LUCK Sunday March 24th, 2019 th th POT LUCK Sunday Sunday March March 24 24 , 2019 5:00 – 8:00 pm , 2019

34 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

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

Royal PalmContact &Poinciana Ballrooms Questions?

Questions?

Contact Kathy KathyBoesel Boeselat at585-455-5395 585-455-5395 BYOB $1pp for paper goods Questions? Contact Kathy Boesel at 585-455-5395

?

0 0 $5 ITH...

W O D U O Y LD WHAT WOU

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

Domestic flight

Two laptops

Outdoor Grill

PRODUCTION...CENTER PAGES PRODUCTION...CENTER PRODUCTION...CENTERPAGES PAGES Left page­ valentines dance PRODUCTION...CENTER PAGES Left page­ Left page­valentines dance valentines dance Right page, halves (odd couple & nite at races Left page­ valentines dance Right page, halves (odd couple & nite at ra Right page, halves (odd couple & nite at r Right page, halves (odd couple & nite at rac Gazebo

Flat Screen TV

Shopping Spree

12/19

*Referral reward restricted to Hometown America residents. Customer must register the resident who referred them at time of their initial visit. Residents whose referral purchases a new or special-order home will receive up to $500. Residents whose referral purchases a Hometown America-owned inventory home will receive up to $300. Residents whose referral purchases a brokered home will receive up to $100. Residents who refer will receive money after closing of escrow. Other terms and conditions may apply. Call 239-731-3330 for more details.

Patio Set

The Tower | 35

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

Mailbag NINE HOLE LEAGUE A very busy January we have had! The weather was unusually cool and league play had to be canceled several times. But, we did manage to get in the 2019 DTNHWGA Championship. And the results are (drum roll please): Club Champion – Linda Sadowski!

Other winners were: Flight 1: 1st place – Skipper Cook; 2nd place – Donna Johnson; 3rd place – Nancy Moyer. Flight 2: 1st place – Ann Abramczyk; 2nd place – Dorinda Doyle; 3rd place – Nan Walsh. Flight 3: 1st place – Nancy Ashe; 2nd place Lucy Schaefer; 3rd place – Marianne Denman.

Pictured below are the 2019 Championship winners: Ann Abramczyk (Flight 2); Linda Sadowski (Club Champion); and Nancy Ashe (Flight 3).

Congratulations to all the winners and players. We are all winners when we step up to the plate and give it a go.

The Del Tura Golf Club 2018 Champions’ Dinner was held at the end of January. The Nine Hole

League members have been published as events were held in 2018.

But we did attempt to get a picture of the 2018 winners at the 2019 championship luncheon.

PIctured to the bottom right, the 2018 DTNHWGA Club Champion, Karen Brennan Special recognition to all those who helped with the 2019 Championship Tournament: Peg Iacovino, Karen Brennan, Peg Buell, Pat Dinitto, Cindy Howard, Paul and the Pro Shop Crew. And for the luncheon: Nick for making the food and the committee members; Mary Ann Light, Anne Stevens, Nancy Woods and Pat Beccarea.

As always; hit them long and straight!

2018 winners at the 2019 Championship luncheon

2019 Championship winners: Ann Abramczyk (Flight 2); Linda Sadowski (Club Champion); and Nancy Ashe (Flight 3).

The 2018 DTNHWGA Club Champion, Karen Brennan

36 | The Tower

Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • March 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com

MARCH 2019

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

APRIL 2019

Sun

1

2

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

2

3

4

5

6

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

28

29

30

31

MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARCH 2nd

Mardi Gras Party - 6pm (Charity Fundraiser, Royal Palm Ballrooms)

MARCH 3RD

Canada Day – starts 2pm (Scramble & Royal Palm/Poinciana Ballrooms)

MARCH 5th

Good Timers Meeting - 4pm (Poinciana Ballroom)

MARCH 8 & 9

Make’em Laugh – 3 shows (Starlight Ballroom)

MARCH 9th

Amigos Softball Fundraiser – 3-5pm (Scavenger Hunt & Pot Luck)

MARCH 10th

Great Lakes Event – 3:30pm (Scavenger Hunt & Pot Luck)

MARCH 13th

HOA Board Meeting – 7pm (Starlight Ballroom)

MARCH 14th

Community Health Fair – 9am to noon (Starlight Ballroom)

MARCH 23rd

Block Parties – 4pm to ??? (Individual streets & parties)

MARCH 23RD

Golf for the Cure – starts 9am (Six Person Hit & Sit Scramble)

MARCH 24th

NY, NJ & PA Pot Luck – 5-8pm (Royal Palm/Poinciana Ballrooms)

MARCH 30th

Choralaires – 2pm & 7pm (Spring Concert - Starlight Ballroom)

IMPORTANT DATES NEXT MONTH: APRIL 19th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blood Drive APRIL 2nd . . . . . . . . Good Timers Meeting _____________________________________ _____________________________________

_____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________