Del Tura - Aug / Sept 2019

THE TOWER Volume 35 | NO 8/9 | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

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INSIDE President’s Korner

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Reflections

One-Tank Trips

15 Sports & Exercise

19

Cards & Games

A Memorial Day Tribute at Del Tura

9 At The Hydrant

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Honoring Our Heroes

Save Our Strays

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28 Classifieds Birthdays 30 & Anniversaries 32 Mailbag

Because Of The Brave!

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President’s Korner…

This month I’d like to spotlight and thank some of our volunteers who contribute behind the scenes. Every Tuesday at coffee, Dave Lane and John Bilancio greet people as they enter and sell 50/50 tickets. Both men are veterans and have loyally served our country. Carolyn Brueggemann is there with a pleasant smile at every coffee to check the blood pressure of our residents. Dennis Cottini has been very successful in providing an invaluable service to our community with the Del Tura Blood Mobile Drives and co-edits our TOWER. Audrey Martin provides us with Wednesday movie nights, including free popcorn.

Check out the online coffee videos, TOWER publications, and HOA website professionally compiled

by Al Wells. Kathleen Quigley and Barb Jones run a first-class library across from the billiards room. Have you been there? There are current books and publications available for checkout and they are eager to give tips on the best reads.

How about a movie night at home with friends? Elaine Schmur and Mary Harrell have a well-stocked DVD library with current movies that can be rented for a nominal fee. Want a workout without going to a gym? Marylou Buss conducts water aerobics at the north pool.

Jane Fonda aerobics, tai chi, and Tura Zumba are headed by Teddy Reid and Marjorie Lord. Yoga, relaxation, and zumba fitness classes are offered by Dea Wells and Chris Bunker. Check the dates and times in the activities section of this Tower..

Feeling creative? Have you seen the beautiful ceramics projects on display in the outside ceramic room cases? You too, can create your own treasures by seeing Janet Ragone or Ruth Anne Blevins who are in charge of the Ceramics Room. Ruth Anne also does an awesome job running our HOA Office. Like to play cards?

Many volunteers offer a wide variety of games to play. Among those are Betty Scheetz and Marcella

Carothers who have been in charge of card games for years. Look for scheduled events on the activities page, here in the TOWER to confirm game times, dates, and contact info. There are many more volunteers that contribute their time for the betterment of our community.

I want to give thanks to them also.

Without all our volunteers, Del Tura would not be the fun place to live that it is.

On a different note, I have received complaints through our Board members about recent rules violations and would like to review the following: Please do not bring glass bottles of beer, wine or champagne, or beverage glasses to any of our pools.

Broken glass in a pool area is dangerous and for very good reasons, against pool rules. And remember, at no time are children without a valid driver’s license allowed to drive a golf cart in Del Tura.

Please follow common sense rules but also remember, smiles are contagious…

Bette Ewing-Cheney

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Estate Plans Can Help You Answer Questions About the Future The word “estate” conjures images of great wealth, which may be one of the reasons so many people don’t develop estate plans – after all, they’re not rich, so why make the effort? In reality, though, if you have a family, you can probably benefit from estate planning, whatever your asset level. And you may well find that a comprehensive estate plan can help you answer some questions you may find unsettling – or even worrisome.

Here are a few of these questions: What will happen to my children? With luck, you (and your co-parent, if you have one) will be alive and well at least until your children reach the age of majority (either 18 or 21, depending on where you live). Nonetheless, you don’t want to take any chances, so, as part of your estate plans, you may want to name a guardian to take care of your children if you are not around. You also might want to name a conservator – sometimes called a “guardian of the estate” – to manage any assets your minor children might inherit.

Will there be a fight over my assets? Without a solid estate plan in place, your assets could be subject to the time-consuming, expensive – and very public – probate process. During probate, your relatives and creditors can gain access to your records, and possibly even challenge your will. But with proper planning, you can maintain your privacy. As one possible element of an estate plan, a living trust allows your property to avoid probate and pass quickly to the beneficiaries you’ve named.

Who will oversee my finances and my living situation if I become incapacitated? You can build various forms of protection into your estate planning, such as a durable power of attorney, which allows you to designate someone to manage your financial affairs if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.

You could also create a medical power of attorney, which allows someone to handle health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.

Will I shortchange my family if I leave significant assets to charities? Unless you have unlimited resources, you’ll have to make some choices about charitable gifts and money for your family. But as part of your estate plans, you do have some appealing options. For example, you could establish a charitable lead trust, which provides financial support to your chosen charities for a period of time, with the remaining assets eventually going to your family members. A charitable remainder trust, by contrast, can provide a stream of income for your family members for the term of the trust, before the remaining assets are transferred to one or more charitable organizations.

As you can see, careful estate planning can help you answer many of the questions that may be worrying you. Be aware, though, that certain aspects of estate planning, especially those related to living trusts and charitable trusts, can be complex, so you should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor about your situation. But once you’ve got your plans in place, you should be able to face the future with greater clarity and confidence.

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.

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.

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Reflections

“When Does a House Become a Home?”(If Walls Could Talk)

By Dianne J. Roderick

What makes a house a home?

Think back on those years when you were just starting out as young married couples. Remember those days when you both envisioned what your life would be like? Dreaming with stars in your eyes and talking about having a family and buying your dream home. Eventually that dream would become a reality.

Maybe not exactly the way you had planned, but never the less by working together you were able to see your dream start to unfold.

For some of us it was not exactly how we imagined it. For us, it was a far cry from our vision, but we had stars in our eyes, two beautiful toddlers, and love! Who could ask for more than that?

I can vividly remember the day we saw our very first house almost fifty years ago. Such excitement!

There it was set back from the road in the middle of the lot, encircled by tall pine trees. Nestled between them was a small cottage with a super-sized yard perfect for the children! Some people would have called it a handyman’s special but through our rose-colored glasses, we saw possibilities and in our eyes it was beautiful! We began to make plans and couldn’t wait to move in. Wait! Did I just hear a groan coming from inside our dream house?

We had lots of work ahead of us and with the help of our family we

were able to move in a month later.

That house was never going to be the same! In no time the yard was surrounded by a white picket fence.

Next came the swing set…come to think of it the neighborhood was never going to be the same either!

Our family continued to grow. The following spring our third child and second daughter was born. More excitement!

In those early years our world was filled with a whirlwind of activities-mostly child-centered.

Children, wall to wall toys, and “The power of finding beauty in the humblest things make home happy and life… lovely.”

– Louisa May Alcott

Weebles everywhere! The RotoRooter man, outside of making a bundle on us, became part of the family! After a while he stopped knocking at the door, he just gingerly wove his way through the maze of kids, toys and pets. We were outgrowing our dream house but somehow managed to fit everyone in. Now I think if those walls could have talked back then they would have said, “I think I feel a migraine coming on!” Hence, its reason for the earlier groans.

Before you knew it our third daughter and fourth child was born.

Our son had to share his room with his younger sister until he was almost ten. His room was part of

the nursery and he often talks about how he never got a good night’s sleep…please!! I will admit that the circus wallpaper that he had to endure all those years may have been the cause of his lifelong fear of clowns. However, I’m not ready to admit that completely yet!

As the years progressed and our children’s world expanded beyond the confines of our house and yard, so did their circle of friends. With four growing children you eventually stop asking how many will be here for dinner? Somewhere within those years our house was no longer referred to as a “house”it was our home! It didn’t matter how small the rooms were, or that we had one bathroom. We managed to fill it with laughter and lots of love.

If those walls could talk I know that they would describe the love that was felt within the rooms of that small cottage. Heart to hearts shared until the wee hours of the night… The strong sense of family, the times we laughed, celebrated, and the times we cried.

As we close that chapter of our lives and continue onto the next chapter together we think about how blessed we have been through the years. Our home gave us precious memories and allowed us to create a living album in our hearts and minds. What we realize now is that as soon as we opened the door of that dream house way back then, “our love made it into our dream home”.

Good Timers’ Singles Club News

by Liz Poniatowski If you live in the past, you have no future. Living in the past brings both sad and happy memories to mind. Hopefully more happy than sad. To fully enjoy the time we have at hand we need to look towards the future and plan fun activities to create more happy memories. With that in mind the Good Timers’ are now looking toward the future when our part time residents return. August and September will be a little slow but the pace will pick back up in October. The Cape Coral German

American Social Club’s Octoberfest will be here for 2 weekends in October. Plans to get a group together to go enjoy some good German food/beer/music and of course each others company are in the works. Next up is a trip on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train in late Fall/early Winter! And of course we’re waiting for the local Play schedules to be published so we can pick a few to attend.

Please check the bulletin board outside the Pub area to see what’s next on our “Save The Date” listing! If you’re single and looking

to go places and do things in the company of other singles...please consider joining our club. Our next meeting will be held on AUGUST 6th followed by SEPTEMBER 3rd. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month in the Poinciana Room. Socializing begins at 4:00 with the meeting starting at 4:30 sharp. All single Del Turians are encouraged to join us at one of our monthly meetings to see if this is something that may interest you. For more info contact President Liz Poniatowski at ciociliz@ gmail.com or 239-800-2935.

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Fish Of Del Tura News

With heartfelt sadness and anticipation, Rich and I have left this wonderful community of Del Tura to move to The Villages, Florida, to be closer to our family. We are humbled for all the well wishes we had been given. We have lived here since 2005 and have been very involved in many activities and have met and made many friends.

We cherish our friendships and our memories with them.

Before our move, we’d like to suggest a little advice and that is: to find something you like to do and to “go for it!” or try it. The word volunteer comes to our minds and because of all the volunteers in Del Tura, this community excels.

Also, get to know your neighbors and be kind to one another.

I like to end this chapter in our lives and on to our next adventure with the following:

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His Hand.

We are already looking forward to visiting you in Del Tura.

A Welcome sign will be hung soon in June and we would love for you to visit us in our new home. Our address will be 17424 SE 77th Sycamore Ave. The Villages, Fl 32102-5828. Our cell phone is 239-322-9928.

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One-Tank Trips

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a general store, a railroad depot, two school buildings, an operating blacksmith shop, a livery stable, and many more interesting spots. Guided tours are available at no cost. There is no admission charge, however donations are happily accepted. Heritage Village is a real treat to visit.

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This is a new column for the TOWER. If you have taken a fun trip around the state or traveled some place out of town for a delicious meal, please send your trip ideas to toweredit@yahoo.com.

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Video Corner

By Elaine Schnur In spite of the fact that the video cabinets are closed JulySept, if you need a movie from us, please don’t hesitate to call me at 239-464-0623 and I will be happy to accommodate you. The movie we are showing on movie night, August 28th at 7pm, in the Starlight Ballroom is POMS, starring Diane Keaton. It’s a comedy, what else could it be, since it deals with the lives in a senior community.

In September, movie night is September 25th at 7 pm, and the movie is GRETA, a 2018 drama/ thriller. See you there!!

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At the Hydrant - Mulligan

By Justine Fitzgibbons My name is Mulligan, and I have that name because it means “second chance.” My parents, Steve and Nancy Davy, rescued me in January 2012 from a kill shelter I had been placed in after being found running the streets of Orlando.

Although no one knows my history, my parents suspect I had been beaten as I would lie along the back of the couch with my back to the wall so I could see everything in front of me. At first, I didn’t want anyone to touch my face or my hind quarters, and it took a long time before I would let Mommy brush my teeth.

But that was then – because now I have a very happy life in my new home! I tolerate Mommy taking pictures every holiday for calendars and Christmas cards. I

am also very smart and love cart rides. I even know how to spell R-I-D-E and get all excited when I hear it. My Daddy grills for me and I love being spoiled by him. I try to follow him everywhere and don’t let him out of my sight. I love it when Mommy rocks me

and gives me kisses, and Uncle Ron and Aunt Elaine spoil me, too!!

There is now another reason that “Mulligan” is a perfect name. Right after Christmas of last year I needed surgery, and an aggressive malignant melanoma the size of a small plum was removed from my throat. I weighed exactly 12 lbs., and I was given four months to live.

Now, 7 months later, as this article is being written I weigh 13.6 lbs. and am as feisty as ever. My parents say I am the best dog they ever had, and we are so grateful to be in each other’s lives.

I am now twelve years old and I love my life at Del Tura. If any of you are considering adding a dog to your family, please think about going the rescue route, so that you, too, can provide a much-needed second chance.

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July 4th Thank You Here is a list of the Volunteers who made the 4th of July a success.

BOLD were leaders Barb Schmoltze Co-Chair In charge of Everything and part of everything Dorathy Biddinger Co-Chair Helping with Everything! (These 2 are my Dynamic Duo!) Al Wells Promotion Wendy Wells, Jim Stenzel, Marcia Peterson, Barbara Smith, Ken Bracher, Art Keen Sandy Boykin Kitchen Jan Turner, Barb and Dorathy, Bette EwingCheney, Karen Stevenson, Doug Cheney, Garry Biddinger, Doris Meyer, Ruth Anten, Nancy Adams, Dave Adams Preparing for the party (Get supplies from storage, decorate, return supplies, etc.)

Dennis and Sherry Cottini, Dave Lane, Jane Snyder, Dan Mancino, Barb, Jan Turner, Lois McDonnell, Susan Bell, Dusty Laurie, Elizabeth Wilkerson, Joyce Lienert, Bette Ewing-Cheney, Art Keen, Ray David, and the Tues AM coffers.

Susan and Mark Bryant and Richard Donges Ginnie and Gerry Benjamins, Jan and Tom Hoffay, Norrine McLaughlin,

Bobbie Asper, Patti Large, Shawn Kennedy and Jenn Kyle.

Ed Fries, Joe Mustari and Ray David Sherry and Dennis Cottini, Audrey Martin Mike Fitzgibbons, Maureen & Rod Monroy, Barb Jones, Marlene & Bart DeGraaf.

Games Jan Turner, Dorathy and Garry Biddinger, Art Keen, Jeff Meehan and Pam Welch, Barb, Deb Cali, Sue Baron, Terry Thompson, Karen Rivit, Betty Sheets and her granddaughter Avery. If, by chance I missed anyone, PLEASE forgive me. I sincerely am grateful for all the kindness you all have shown and the love you have for this community.

And a HUGE THANKS to the HOA & Hometown America for supporting us...as always!

Please go to www.deltura-hoa for our website to see the thank you letter & contest winners. ….and from all of us at Del Tura, THANK YOU LINDA STORMA for all you do to make our celebration fantastic!

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SPORTS & EXERCISE Pickleball Pickleball is called America’s fastest growing sport. It has become very popular here in Del Tura as well. It is so popular in Florida, that it is the number one reason people visit an urgent care due to injury. Three years ago, Dick and Denise Rose began giving lessons on how to play and we now can fill eight courts on many mornings. In season, many people get together for recreational play starting at

7:30 in the morning. And with the lights, Del Tura installed we can play in the evening when it is cooler.

At the urging of Del Tura management, a committee has been formed to act as a liaison between the Del Tura Management and the Del Tura pickleball population and to facilitate Inter-community play. A meeting was held of 43 players and the following people were selected for the committee: Ron Allen Jim Hinrichs Julia McDonald Larry Moore Denise Rose Pat Roush Sandy Vassallo A group page on Facebook has been set up so players can look for others to play with, learn about the game and other pickleball related topics. Search Facebook for Del Tura Pickleball or contact the committee by emailing: committeedtpb@gmail.com. We are always looking for new players and many are happy to help you learn the game.

Dick and Denise Rose also continue to offer to teach, their individual phone numbers are in the community directory.

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SPORTS & EXERCISE Del Tura Amigos Softball News

By Art Keen As I write this the temperature outside is reminding me that the dog days of summer are upon us.

When I think of hot summer days I think of baseball. When I think of baseball I think of softball and when I think of softball, I think of our two-time league champion softball team, Del Tura’s own Amigos.

It is rapidly approaching the time for our players to be oiling up their gloves, polishing their cleats and pine tarring their bats in anticipation of the upcoming season. (Well, maybe they are laying off the pine tar, but they are likely doing the other things to prepare.) With that in mind I want to start encouraging both athletes and spectators to start thinking about coming out and supporting our team. Whether you are a player or a fan, the Amigos need your support. A future article will

tell you all when we will be having our first organizational meetings.

Great news! It is a very likely possibility that with your support we can actually field TWO teams for the upcoming season. In years past there has been a second team, the Gringos playing alongside the Amigos. In order to do this, we need more people to come out to

play. We are looking for at least 30 able bodied men and women to play in order for us to field two competitive teams. Of course, that would mean we would have two

teams for our loyal fans to cheer on to victory.

Another proposed change for the upcoming season is the implementation of a ride share program for our fans. Carpools could be established for anyone who cannot make it to the game every week without assistance or folks who want to tailgate before and after the games.

Stay tuned to this space for more information on both of these exciting changes.

Our Traveling Shuffleboard team is looking for experienced shuffleboard players to fill vacancies on our traveling team. This is a short season from January through March every Wednesday afternoon. All the traveling is close by

Full Service Florist

WE DELIVER LOCAL and Worldwide ROSE SPECIAL/CASH & CARRY: $14.95 8190 Littleton Road, Suite #105 North Ft. Myers, FL 33903

If you have any suggestions regarding the Amigos and their fans feel free to email me and I will pass them on to the management team. I can be reached at arkeen3@yahoo. com . Until next time I leave you with this Yogi Berra quote, “If the world were perfect, it wouldn’t be.”

239-997-1670 www.northfortmyersflorist.com

Stephanie Norris Del Tura Resident

www.rustyhippappliancerepair.net

Appliance Repair

Shuffleboard PLAYERS WANTED

North Fort Myers Florist

(maximum 10 minutes away) and rides are always available. If you love both the game and having fun, this is for you. To learn more, or if you would like to join us, please contact the team Captain, Glenn Tointon at glenn1947@yahoo.com or 920-309-1294.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS

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543-1434

LOCKSMITH MOBILE SERVICE

• Locks Rekeyed • Locks Installed •

Louis Rivet CRL Del Tura Resident

Bonded email: locksmithemail@comcast.net

dondaviscontracting.com

Don Davis

Contracting Inc.

Save Our Strays

by Sherry Plisch We have several instances of abandonment here in Del Tura.

These are cats that are accustomed to living with and being cared for by humans. Cat who have only lived indoors are not equipped to live outdoors. They may have been declawed and will have little defense against predators. They do not have the skills to fend for themselves outdoors. Abandoning a pet cat outdoors is CRUEL. We have been asked: “What is the difference between a Stray and Feral cat?” This is how Alley Cat Allies explains it:

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

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One last note…..should you have a cat, kitten or dog that you have to re-home for any reason, please don’t advertise them as “FREE to a good home”. Dog fighting rings are looking for animals to use as BAIT to train their fighting dogs. Please don’t let your animals be part of this.

Meow and Thank you!

STRAY CAT

FERAL CAT

May approach you

Will not approach you

May approach food right away that you put down

Will wait until you move away before approaching food that you put down

May be vocal

Will be silent

Will look disheveled

Will appear groomed

May be seen at all hours of the day

Usually nocturnal

20%

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Mention This Ad To Receive

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Preventative Maintenance Improves System Efficiency and Performance.

FREE Estimates on Replacement Systems and Second Opinions.

Count On Your Certified, Professional Technicians!

239-694-1205 www.SiggsAC.com

FEATURING RUUD, TRANE, YORK AND NUTONE PRODUCTS

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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity

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

Location

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

Contact

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

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

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

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 Ping Pong NEW Shuffleboard Shuffleboard, Open Shuffleboard, Traveling Team (Dec-Mar) Softball Tennis, Mixed, Open

Call for location

Jacaranda Room

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 Lois McDonnell, 505-228-1222 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 2:00-4:00

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

5:30 8:00-10:00

open play 2:00-4:00 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 Bocce and Burgers NEW Dominoes Euchre Farkle Hand & Foot Card Game Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong May I Card Game Pinochle Rummi-kub Texas Hold ‘Em Blood Pressure Readings (before coffee) Card Making (Seasonal) Ceramics Choralaires, (Sep-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 (thru Aug 26th) NEW 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 Sherry Cottini 239-770-7711 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

6:00-10:00

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

1:00-4:00 5:00 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 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 Poinciana Room Liz Poniatowski, 800-2935 Barb Jones, 543-6922 Kathleen Quigley, 543-1067 Starlight Ballroom Jackie Hinrichs, 616-916-7796 2:00-3:00 Starlight Ballroom Wendy Wells, 309-264-9147

7:00-10:00 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

4:00*

AfterCoffee Hr 1:00-3:00

Craft room behind ceramics Bernie Forsey, 217-6024

9:00-12:00

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FOR RENT

Blood Drive

Dennis Cottini

847 707 1435

Choralaires

Dave Adams

508-284-6107

Coffee Hour - Tues. AM coordinator

Nancy Adams

508-284-0919

Co-Librarian

Kathleen Quigley

239-543-1067

I Handle Background Checks, Applications and Gate Passes

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

Bette Ewing-Chene

652-3909

Equipment Loans- Medical

Jim Hinrichs

7616-299-4357

Loan Closet

Val Coache (alt) Denise Rose

508-789-4245 or alt: 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

Dorathy Biddinger

239-980-2775

GOT A RENTAL? NEED A RENTAL? Call John

Belpulsi

(607) 321-9886

No Job Too Small!

Window Screens Repaired/Made To Order Vinyl Windows Redone Please Call Jaime

239-603-1968

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!

Del Tura Contact Info

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

Outdoor Electronic Billboard

Jim Stenzel

826-0524

Tower - Advertising - bobemy4ivp@verizon.net

Bob & Emy Stein

941-349-0194

Tower - Editor

Pam Price

414-975-3502

Tower - Co-Editor

Dennis Cottini

847-707-1435

Tower - Circulation Coordinator

Sue Brown

847-910-8031

Tower - Distribution Coordinators

Dorothy & Frank Barillo

239-850-2306

Veterans Contact

David Jacobs

567-0986

Video Library

Elaine Schnur

567-1108

Welcome Committee

Sherry Cottini

770-7711

Lighting & Sound Position Available - Call Art Keen at 210-279-2093

Call Art Keen If Interested

210-279-2093

Doris Meyer

731-1937

Rick Morgan (Seasonal)

239-652-3540

Please email changes to Dennis Cottini at dcottini@comcast.net or call 847-707-1435 NON-EMERGENCY CALLS - SHERIFF’S DEPT. (239) 477-1000

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HOA OFFICE SPRING HOURS

(May-September) MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am- Noon WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am- Noon THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4pm -6pm FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed SATURDAY & SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

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

THE TOWER EDITORIAL STAFF Editor

Circulation Coordinator

Co-Editor

Distribution Coordinators

Pam Price Dennis Cottini

Staff

DEL TURA CLUBHOUSE

Rheta Kanen Ann Clanton Dianne Roderick

Contributors

Art Keen Justine Fitzgibbons

Sue Brown

Dorothy Barillo Frank Barillo

Distribution Captains

Bob Meyer Lu Ann Brownell Peg McTernan Sandy Rolando And 60+ Delivery Volunteers

HOA Liaison: BETTE EWING-CHENEY 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.

HOA BOARD INFORMATION

Bette Ewing-Cheney - President (2022) (239) 652-3909

Susan Bell - Director (2020) (714) 454-9972

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

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

Joyce Lienert - Secretary (2022) (973) 714-4117

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

Wendy Wells - Treasurer (2020) (309) 264-9147

Sandra Boykin - Director (2020) (410) 491-8824

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.

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By Charlene Ruotolo It has come to our attention that many of our residents do not know what the Thanksgiving and Christmas Basket program is all about.

Del Tura’s Thanksgiving and Christmas food project started 38 years ago by Babe Swartz. She is no longer with us but her big heart is still thriving with us today.

Since 2010 we have been sponsoring 70 families each year.

These families are chosen by Nations Association Charities, Inc. In 1978 Nations was founded by a group of volunteers without assets or funds, just the desire to

serve those in need in Lee County.

Its goal is helping families that are trying to better themselves by getting out of the “system”. Many of these families have jobs but are still having trouble making ends meet.

I’d like to share with you just one of the many things they do.

The children of these families may apply for scholarships that Nations awards each year. In order to apply they must maintain above average grades and they must do 300 or more hours of community service and agree to help with this scholarship program after they graduate,

so that other children can have the same opportunity they had.

Stay tuned for the October issue of the Tower to learn how the 70 families are selected, what we provide to each family and most importantly, how to participate in this Del Tura act of kindness and generosity.

Cards &

Games

Corner

Del Tura Holiday Basket Program

Summer Bingo Summer bingo is in session every Thursday night. Please join us! We have fun doing it and the cost is only $1 a card. You can

have all the cards you want. All money taken in each night is all paid out that night.

Ed & Jo

TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

EPCON

Garage Door Services

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

239.829.0901

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

By Marcella Carothers 1. Henry Dzedzej 2. Diane Nicolosi 3. Ken Nicolosi 06/19/19 1. Zella Hoyt 2. George Divis 3. Henry Dzedej

5/19

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

$10 OFF

Only with coupon Not valid with any other offer Expires 10/31/2019

On Service for Seniors

24 Hour Emergency Service

06/26/19 1. Marcella Carothers 2. Henry Dzedzej 3. George Divis 07/03.19 1. Henry Dzedzej 2. Marcella Carothers 3. George Divis

By Marcella Carothers 06/04.19 1. Zella Hoyt 2. Joe Pollack 3. don Williamson 06/11/19 1. Joe Pollack 2. Zella Hoyt 3. Bruce Mars 06/18/19 1. Zella Hoyt 2. Marcella Carothers 3. Bruce Mars 06/25/19 1. Zella Hoyt 2. Jeff Czuchas 3. Audrey Person 07/02/19 1. Bruce Mars 2. Linda Czuchas (tie) Jolene Kilmer Danny McDonald Marcella Carothers

Please Support Our Advertisers

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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:__________________________________________________________________________________ Del Tura Address:_______________________________________________________________________

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 508-789-4245 or Denise Rose 815-222-6466 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC

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 – USA $2.55/Canada $3.00 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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Mrs. Doubtfire Services Housekeeping, Food Shopping Airport Runs, Dr. Appointments Runs, 100% cleaned to your satisfaction.

Also; window cleaning and handy work.

Alda Gilbert

239-910-3427

2019 FLAG FLYING DATES January 1 . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Day July 4. . . . . . . . . . Independence Day January 21. . . Martin Luther King, Jr. Day September 2 . . . . . . . . . . .Labor Day February 12 . . . . . Lincoln’s Birthday September 11 . . . . . . . . . Patriot Day February 18 . . Washington’s Birthday (observed) October 14 . . . . . . . . . Columbus Day May 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mother’s Day November 5. . . . . . . . . . Election Day May 18 . . . . . . . . . Armed Forces Day November 11 . . . . . . . . .Veterans Day May 27. . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day November 28. . . . . .Thanksgiving Day June 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flag Day December 7. . . . . . .Pearl Harbor Day June 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . Father’s Day December 25. . . . . . . .Christmas Day

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/jul20) 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) (aug/sept19)

GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc. Del Resident. Call Linda 239-5601948. (nov19) 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) 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 (8-9/19) HOUSE PAINTING - honest, reliable, and experienced. No job too small. Call John at 757-9529485. (oct19) SKP HANDYMAN SERVICE - 30 yrs. construction experience, quality service, reasonable rates, Del Tura Resident, License & Insured 239-471-0258, 941-465-9246 (aug/sept20) CAR FOR SALE - 2002 Lincoln Continental Sedan. 54,000 miles.

Well-cared for. Call Karen at 731-

New PHONE NUMBERS

3955. (aug/sept19) 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.

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David Koch Susan Savitt Louise Estabrooks Bea Botterbusch Jeff Bunker Ron Emo Dino DeGrande Candace Forslund Jackie Hinrichs David Harting Barbara Schmoltz Virginia Fleming Robert Garabedian Sally Keith Phil Mismas

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Del Tura Ceramics

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Bonnie Evangelist Jakki Flores Warren Stewart Sheila Vona Marty Ciezadlo Denny Erickson Jay Fitzgerald Joyce Lewis Dennis Flynn John Bartlett Fred Fleming Ron Raming Barbara Willis Ellen Haug Gary Perkins

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Esther Williams Wally Stos Ann Clanton Ed Dye Audrey Hopcia Darcie Rockenbaugh Lynette Roy Geri Cheevers Dennis Cottini Kathy Williamson Bill Michael Peg Giavanti Claire Mick William Smith

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Bruce & Elaine Mars . . . . . .

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David & Judy Jacobs . . . . . .

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Steve & Shirley Banko . . . . .

Robert & Denise Palazzo . . .

Ray & Dianne Roderick . . . .

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Marty & Cheryl DeCara . . .

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Projects for kids are available

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Dianne Bevilaqua Christina Davis Audrey Levine Kathryne Montemaggi Bill Kelly Skipper Cook Judi Sharpe Nora Chandler Peggy Note Linda Kinzel Kathy Sires Pat Whitney Jim Hausle Jayleen Ruffalo Paul Schaefer Roger Rockenbaugh Linda Sadowski Dianna Basile Jeannine Boisvert Doris Meyer Eileen Arnone Barbara Boyd

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Harry & Rosalie Christopher Dennis & Gail Flynn. . . . . . .

Bruce & Donna Johnson. . . .

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AUGUST 6th

GOOD TIMERS- SOCIAL GROUP (Poinciana Room 4:30pm/ socialize as of 4pm)

AUGUST 7th

2018-2019 New Resident Get Together (4-5pm Pub)

AUGUST 10th

DANCE WITH JERSEY BEAT (Starlight Ballroom 7pm)

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LABOR DAY

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GOOD TIMERS- SOCIAL GROUP (Poinciana Room 4:30pm/ socialize as of 4pm)

SEPTEMBER 4th

2018-2019 New Resident Get Together (Pub 4-5pm)

SEPTEMBER 11th

HOA BOARD MEETING (Starlight Ballroom 7pm)

Mailbag HURRICANE SEASON IS UPON US As we approach the anniversary of IRMA, please remember to move all outside décor inside

if you will be away to keep us all safe.

REMINDER:

Most important in life - GOD Most beautiful attire - SMILE Greatest asset - FAITH Most powerful force - LOVE Greatest Weapon - PRAYER