THE TOWER Volume 33 | NO 10 | OCTOBER 2017
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INSIDE
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President’s Message Dear Fritzie
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Reflections
Contest & Winners
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UnPlugged Games
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Events Calendar
Sports Section
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OH… IRMA !!!! In German the meaning of the name Irma is: Universal, from the Old German ‘irmin’. War goddess. Before Irma (War Goddess) pummeled SWFL most of our residents and friends did the smart thing of evacuating the area. Most headed North, while others stayed close at local shelters. As we spend the time returning to the area, whether by car (many hours of traffic and lack of gas) or by airplane; we discover that the residents of Del Tura were truly blessed compared to most of SWFL. Yes, we find some inconveniences such as a lack of electric, stores and restaurants being closed, and no available gas, but
compared to our friends in areas like the Keys or Lehigh, we need to be Thankful! As we watch from our homes the recovery of those devastated in SWFL and even the men working very hard to restore our beauty to Del Tura, please continue to pray for those who need strength to regain their daily lives and for those angels who left their families to assist us in the recovery. As we reflect, please remember how a simple act of kindness is what makes us human. “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Teresa
Front Gate Note
by Mike Fitzgibbons, Gate/Rover Supervisor
September 9th – September 13th, 2017 I would like to thank employees Ed Wills and Ron Fluet who remained thru Irma. They manned the rover truck rotating shifts after I removed the gates on Saturday afternoon, until I joined the rotation of roving Monday morning, then Ed & Ron in the pm. I manned the gate Tuesday 4:00 am until Chuck Reese relieved me 4:00-midnight. Then myself 4:00 am until noon on Wednesday then Power on – Gates reinstalled 3:00 pm regular shifts reinstated. As employees returned from safe places they’ll resume their shifts and in some cases extra (Chuck Reese) So in conclusion we had either a rover or myself on duty except for the storm on Sunday
Editor Note: Due to IRMA and all the trials and tribulations of evacuating, lack of electric and accessibility to computers, I apologise in advance for any errors in this issue. This issue and getting it out to our community on time, was very important to me. It’s a symbol of the STRONG community, friendships and neighborly dedication we have at DEL TURA.
This issue of “The The Tower Tower”, is DEDICATED to NANCY SKORLINSKI, our dear neighbor and friend who passed away while evacuating.
at all times until regular shifts resumed Wednesday at 3:00 pm. For everyone’s information: Gate House had no Power, no Phone , no cell service, NO bathroom until Wednesday noon. Considering other local communities, we should thank our “Lucky Stars”. PS – Yes that was our Community Manager Fred Taylor on Monday morning pulling brush off the roads.
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Greetings everyone from Cordele GA! Writing this column feels particularly strange and, truthfully, rather overwhelming. Earlier today, Nancy and I packed our trailer with clothing, food, and a few personal treasures and headed up I-75 to escape the wrath of Hurricane Irma. As you read this, we are mere days away from finding out just how serious this storm is going to be. I pray for everyone’s safety and that we all are able to keep our homes intact. By the time you read this, we will all have our answer. This situation is particularly stressful since it was just mere days ago, we finally dried out from more than 19 inches of rain that fell on us over a four day period. Many of us had flooding in our homes and countless residents lost their air conditioning due to the wet conditions. Yet through it all, I find strength in my “family” here in Del Tura. This morning at our cof-
fee social, I was impressed with the turnout and the feeling of togetherness that existed. Despite, the frustrations we often feel, it was both amazing and comforting to see the smiles and concerns on everyone’s faces as we talked about preparing for this monster storm. I have no idea what I will face approximately five days from now, but I do know that there is something special about Del Tura,
and I know that no matter what happens, ultimately we will all pull together as families do and keep our lives moving forward. The word F.E.A.R. has two possible definitions. It could mean “Forget Everything And Run” or it could mean “Face Everything And Rise”. As a community let’s continue to Face Everything and Rise. Material goods can be replaced. I’m riding this storm out with the love of my life for 43 years, and together we can conquer anything. We have a lot of wonderful events and happenings in the coming months, and I prefer to focus on all the good things that are ahead of us. It’s not the pools or the pub or the golf course! It is the family here in Del Tura that constantly continues to make this….. Just another day in Paradise! Dave Adams HOA President
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From the President’s Desk
FMO (Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida, Inc.) The purpose of the Federation is to promote the general welfare of its members and protect the rights and interests of manufactured/mobile home owners and to be a consumer advocate for manufactured/mobile home owners.
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Even though FMO is a member-funded organization, most of the things we do affect every manufactured homeowner in Florida. Think about it, thousands of people are supporting an organization whose accomplishments benefit over one million others who don’t. Of course, membership has its advantages, and we offer many valuable services to our members, including a Lobbyist in Tallahassee, a Legal Council to answer your legal questions in the FMO News, a Preferred Provider program, an informative magazine, a discounted emergency road ser-
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15% from the previous year, the proved at that time by the voters course the business community maximum amount of the assess- the sunset date will take effect and has been working on this issue ment increase would hold steady commercial property taxes will along with FMO and FMHA. The at 10%. Why do we care? Ad va- increase too. Yes. We do care. A real work will be to convince Florlorem taxes may be passed on to lot! ida voters of the value of keeping homeowners on a pro rata basis. I do not usually opine as to the a cap on assessments! This is because, unfortunately, prospective outcome of legislaJoin FMO TODAY and asLATEST FMO.. the tax cap also has an end date tion…everything changes by the sist us in protecting your investremember of January 1, 2019. This issue minute. I will make an exception ment, and the cost of living. March 2017 Preventing Lot must be placed on the ballot and here and tell you that I believe Contact Betty Ewing-Cheney Rent Increases - by Nancy Black approved by 60% of the voters. the Legislature intends to put this (239) 652-3909 or email Stewart In November 2018. If it is not ap- issue to the voters next year! Of dpc1950@outlook.com As the Florida Legislature begins the Regular Session all mobile and manufactured homeFMO - MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION owners living in parks and communities on leased land must get Name: __________________________________________________________________________ prepared. As you know, the land you are leasing for your home is Del Tura Address: ________________________________________________________________ assessed as commercial property. Ten years ago Florida voters apPhone: ____________________ # of Registered Florida Voters in Household: ____________ proved a change to the Florida Constitution that placed a cap on 1 Year $25.00 3 Year $65.00 Recruiter Name: ____________________________ the amount of increase for the ad valorem property tax assessment Non-Florida Address: _____________________________________________________________ each year. The cap is 10%. As an example, even though the park Mail to: FMO, PO Box 5300, Largo, FL 33779-5300 land may have increased in value
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by Sue Dunigan HOME TOWN AMERICA is billed as “Today’s Leader in Premier Manufactured Home Communities”. It owns 56 Communities in 11 states and DEL TURA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB is known as it’s FLAGSHIP community. We are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful community with so many friendly and wonderful neighbors. It takes immense amount of work and dedication to keep a community like ours running smoothly and in tip-top shape. We can play a part in making it the best place possible to live—by volunteering and
helping in every way we can to help those who are responsible to maintain a very high standard in every way. It is my pleasure to interview our ADMINISTRATIVE team--often called our front office staff. They are employees of Home Town America and hired as management and operations which gives them a huge responsibility that they shoulder with sincerity of purpose and heart. Through the years, my husband Jack and I have traveled around the world and lived in several countries and a number of states here America. Our expe-
rience has been that you seldom find a management team that is as friendly and accessible as we have here in DEL TURA. They truly do care about each and every resident and welcome each one to let them know what you are thinking and are open to suggestions of how to make things even better. They work very hard and often excessively long hours in order to keep things running smoothly and everything looking good. There are only four members of this team and I have had the opportunity to get to know them on a more personal level.
Note Regarding Fred’s Corner! Due to IRMA – Fred is busy with property issues, we will hear from him again next month.
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FISH Fruit Tree Picking Project Update 9.1.2017 To date, the committee has picked 4,498 pounds of fruit and delivered it to the soup kitchens for the needy. We had one Mango tree that produced 910 pounds. So, you can see the importance of this project. That is 2.3 tons of fruit given to the needy and not left for pests and vermin.
Of the 25+ volunteers we only used 6 this month. It’s great to have them. We would like to recognize Dorothy and Woody Cook, Jeanne Racine, Suzy and Richard Roiger, Audrey Hopcia, Joseph and Mary Sciortino and Jean Mars as residents who contributed their fruit to the cause. Since the Citrus Greening problem came on scene there
is hardly any citrus trees left in Del Tura. This emphasizes the need to identify any fruit available for us to pick and distribute. Do not call the FISH line – call me at 543-3662 or Sherry at 567-0538 for information and scheduling a picking. Thank you for your years of support and God Bless you. Rick Rudzik and Sherry Plisch – Co Chairs
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Mailbag Thank You My Thanks to Sherry & Barry Plisch and Denise Rose for the celebration of my 90th Birthday. It was great to have my granddaughter Rachel & great granddaughters Ivy & Ember there too. Thanks to so many friends who gave me cards and gifts while we all enjoyed visiting with each other and while enjoying Ice Cream and cake. Love to all of you, Joan Whaley
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• Born-Jamestown,Ca • Bachelor Degree (1999) from Metropolitan State College of Denver. Was a Realtor in the Denver market prior to coming to work for Hometown America in FL in 2006. Have been with HTA for 11 years now. I began here at Del Tura on 5/1/2014, nearly 3.5 years now. • I am happily married to my wife Erin. We have a 12 year old daughter named Peyton and a 10 year old son named Braxton • My wife and I both grew up in the mountains and after our first child was born we were ready to explore somewhere new in a warm climate and near the water. I interviewed with some companies and was fortunate to be hired by HTA. • I do not live in Del Tura because I have young children. • I enjoy endurance cycling. I try to do a couple of events each year. Otherwise, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids and watching the kids participate in their sports/activities. • Favorite motto or quote: Philippians 4:13
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Friendly Reminder Medicare’s Open Enrollment (for making changes to your supplemental policies) October 15-December 7, 2017. For policies to be effective January 1, 2018. A Sad Good-bye Al and Ida Capuano residents of Del Tura from the very beginning, want to say a “Sweet Good-Bye” to all their friends and neighbors here at Del Tura. They will miss everyone as we will miss
them! Now 95 & 96 their niece wanted them closer to her at an assisted living. They also wanted us to distribute there new address: Al & Ida Capuano, ThePalms725 S. Pine Street, Sebring, FL 33870.
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The Tower will be featuring “ Dear Fritzie” an advice columnist. I had the pleasure meeting and spending time with “Fritzie” and thought the community might enjoy reading some of her notes on wisdom and advise. At 97, she resides in New Jersey among the corn fields and mountains, while enjoying her retirement. Born Elfriede in 1920 in Bremen Germany, the eldest of 5 children and like many of our own family members, entered the USA through Ellis Island. Elfriede’s family settled in the Bronx, NY during the depression. After she lost her 1st husband in
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In just a few months, “The Choralaires” will begin rehearsals for their 2017 Holiday Concert. Hard to believe but it’s true! Come join us! If you are a returning member, we look forward to having you back. If you want to join for the first time, we’d love to have you. No prior experience is necessary. If you like to sing and have fun, you’ve met the requirements. It’s that simple! No need to notify anyone in advance. Just show up! And if you are a seasonal resident and plan to arrive in October or November, you can still join us. Just drop by our Tuesday, 6:30pm rehearsals in the Starlight Ballroom, when you get back and we’ll get you all caught up. Our “Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting” will take place this December 2nd. Again this year, we will feature an afternoon (2pm) and evening (7pm) performance. We look forward to welcoming our returning and new members. Limber up those vocal chords!
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Consider Multiple Factors When Creating Retirement Plans When you create your financial and investment strategies for retirement, what will you need to know? In other words, what factors should you consider, and how will these factors affect your investment-related decisions, before and during your retirement? Consider the following: •
Age at retirement – Not surprisingly, your retirement date likely will be heavily influenced by your financial situation – so, if you have to keep working, that’s what you’ll do. But if you have a choice in the matter, your decision could have a big impact on your investment strategy. For example, if you want to retire early, you may need to save and invest more aggressively than you would if you plan to work well past typical retirement age. Also, your retirement date may well affect when you start accepting Social Security payments; if you retire early, you might have to start taking your benefits at age 62, even though your monthly checks will be considerably smaller than if you waited until your “full” retirement age, which is likely to be 66 or 67.
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Retirement lifestyle – Some people want to spend their retirement years traveling from Athens to Zanzibar, while others simply want to stay close to home and family, pursuing quiet, inexpensive hobbies. Clearly, the lifestyle you choose will affect how much you need to accumulate before you retire and how much you will need to withdraw from your various investment accounts once you do.
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Second career – Some people retire from one career only to begin another. If you think you’d like to have a “second act” in your working life, you might need some additional training, or you might just put your existing expertise to work as a consultant. If you do launch a new career, it could clearly affect your financial picture. For one thing, if you add a new source of earned income, you might be able to withdraw less from your retirement accounts each year. (Keep in mind, though, that once you reach 70 ½, you will have to take at least some withdrawals from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan.) On the other hand, if you keep earning income, you can continue putting money into a traditional IRA (until you’re 70 ½) or a Roth IRA (indefinitely) and possibly contribute to a retirement plan for the self-employed, such as a SEP-IRA or an “owneronly” 401(k).
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Philanthropy – During your working years, you may have consistently donated money to charitable organizations. And once you retire, you may want to do even more. For one thing, of course, you can volunteer more of your time. But you also might want to set up some more permanent method of financial support. Consequently, you might want to work with your legal advisor and financial professional to incorporate elements of your investment portfolio into your estate plans to provide more support for charitable groups.
As you can see, your retirement goals can affect your investment strategy – and vice versa. So, think carefully about what you want to accomplish, plan ahead and get the help you need. It takes time and effort to achieve a successful retirement, but it’s worth it.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Edward Jones, its employees and investment representatives do not offer estate-planning, tax or legal advice. “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” 12/17
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Entertainment Korner by Andrea Driscoll Unfortunately, our September 16th....LIVERPOOL LIVE with the BEATLES! show had to be postponed because of Hurricane Irma. It is now rescheduled for January 20th. On October 28, come out for some Halloween Bash with Take 2, husband/wife dynamic duo who have taken celebrity impersonations to a new level. We’ll be entertained by the tunes of Neil
Diamond, Patsy Cline, maybe Johnny Cash and many more. Remember to start planning your costume! Prizes will be awarded and the audience are the judges. Tickets for HOA members are on
sale at coffee starting on October 10 for $15.00 each and for non HOA on October 17 at $17.00 each. Watch for information at coffee and in the lobby of the Starlight Ballroom. On November 30th, come to our “Show Case”. You’ll see many different performances and entertainment being displayed. Watch the November Tower for details. Tickets on $5.00 and sales dates TBD.
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The Red Hat Sizzlers Are Looking For NEW Members. If you are interested in joining us for lunch, please call Lynne Mack at 543-4084 (after 10:00 a.m. please).
The Thanksgiving & Christmas Baskets are an ongoing Community Event for the past 37 years. This event provides food and gifts for Needy families in the North Fort Myers/Fort Myers Area. Most recently (last 6 years) there have been 70 families that have benefited from this community activity. It should be noted that all the needy families are identified and screened by Nations Association Charities. Activities begin in the October time frame, with the distribution of flyers, requesting food and/or money to be donated. They are distributed to every household in the community. These flyers also identify the volunteers that will come by to collect these donations and when. A few days before Thanksgiving, boxes are packed with all the donated food as well as food purchased by the committee. These boxes are then picked up by Nations and distributed to the needy families.
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In December, flyers are again distributed to every household in the community, requesting donations of food and/or money. However, in addition to food being given to each family, the Committee also purchases gifts for each person, in each household. On average there are 350 -400 gifts required. A few days before Christmas boxes are packed with all the food as well as the gifts are wrapped and put into boxes for the individual family. As at Thanksgiving, these boxes are then picked up by Nations and distributed to the needy families. As can be imagined, this is a very large undertaking and requires the help of many volunteers. Listed below are the tasks that volunteers are needed for: Handing out flyers and collecting the donations at both Thanksgiving & Christmas. Thanksgiving collection will start Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Christmas Collection will start on Friday, Dec. 1. Packing of boxes. Thanksgiving @7pm on Friday, Nov. 17 Packing of boxes Christmas @7pm on Tuesday, December 19. Wrapping of the 350-400 presents @noon on Sunday, Dec. 17 Staging the packed boxes at the curb and loading them on to Nations truck @7AM on Nov. 18 & Dec. 20 Anyone willing to participate in this great satisfying cause please call anyone of us. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Chairperson - Charlene Ruotolo @ 847-606-4248(c) or 847309-6570(c) Co-Chairperson Betty Scheetz @ 609-477-9147(c) Flyer Distribution – Ruth Anten @ 239-997-9779(h) or 513673-6179(c)
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Del Tura Save Our Strays mind our residents of ways to keep your home from being invaded by any wild life. Check around the foundation of your home for openings where
animals could crawl in. If you find one, try to fix it. If you need help with repairs, check the Tower for a list of people to help with repairs. Do not leave trash or garbage bags outside – keep it in a covered garbage can. All wild life, includ-
ing cats will be attracted to bags with leftover food in them, especially at night. If you are a Registered Caregiver with SOS, please feed in the early morning and before dusk. Do not leave food out all day or night. Moth Balls are good for keeping wild animals out of gardens. There are sprays, Critter Ridder and Repels-All that work too. Orange and Lemon peels scattered around are a deterrent as are used coffee grounds and pipe tobacco. We live in a beautiful community and we’ll continue to try to keep our cat colony healthy by using TNR – Trap Neuter Return – it works! We are so grateful for your support and your donations to SOS. Thanks, and Meow!!!
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• Born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa • I have been in Property Management for 22 years. • Just was blessed with my fourth grandchild on August 31st. I now have 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. • I had a seasonal home in Del Tura since 2007. I sent a resume to Del Tura and was offered a job and moved here permanently in 2011. I have the best of both worlds, I live in Del Tura and work in Del Tura. I have been at Del Tura for 6 years. • Amenities are not the most relaxing place to be for an Del Tura employee. LOL J But all of the amenities are wonderful ! When I retire I will enjoy them. • Favorite motto or quote: Let your smile change the world, but don’t let the world change your smile!
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• Born in small town called Hometown on the south side of Chicago. • Went my freshman year to Queen of Peace in Chicago the transferred to St. John Neumann High school in Naples where I graduated in 1990. Didn’t attend college because I had to raise my children while my ex-husband attended college for engineering. I always loved working with people so I started working in retail right out of high school but after having a family it was difficult trying to raise family so I went into customer service field and became a receptionist. • Married right out of high school to Gordon Walters Jr in 1991. Had my first child on February 21 1995, Brandon Thomas Walters in Vista, California. Then after several years had my second child, Joshlyn Elizabeth Walters on October 10 2001 in Monroe, Louisiana. After 24 years of marriage I filed for divorced in 2016. At this time there are no grandchildren. Colleen K Walters • In 1987 I came to Florida with my mother after my father died in Receptionist Chicago at age of 16. • I started working @ Del Tura Country Club in November 2013. • I live in Cape Coral. • I love the outside like riding my bike, walking, watching water at the beach. • Favorite Quote: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” Favorite Song: Today is your day by Shania Twain • I love working at Del Tura the staff & residents make me feel a part of great team! Thank you J • If you have not met all four of these special people, I encourage you to stop by the office in the Club House and introduce yourself with the staff that is there or call and make an appointment to meet with the manager. I am sure you will be glad you did.
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HALLOWEEN BASH TAKE 2 comes to Del Tura for this year’s Halloween Bash. TAKE 2 has been performing in Florida for over 7 years and has even appeared at our Pub on several occasions. Jeff and Christine, husband and wife tribute team have taken impersonations to the next level. Both are award winning tribute artists and vocalists recreating the look and sound of such artists as Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and Neil Diamond and many, many more. This Halloween, join us as TAKE 2 takes us all on a musical journey.
Saturday, October 28th 7pm (Starlight Ballroom) Doors open 6:30pm
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TICKETS $15 – HOA members, $17 non-members Tickets on sale Oct. 10, 17 and 24 (at Tuesday Coffee hr) HOA Sponsored Event- No refunds Info Call: Bette 652-3909
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By Dianne J. Roderick Henry David Thoreau once said,” You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave. Find your eternity in each moment.’’ Living in the moment is a wonderful thought! It could be the key to a much happier, healthier, and less stressful life. Thinking positive thoughts and trying new things, even those things that you feel are a bit too challenging, could give you a whole new outlook with each new sunrise. So let’s begin to “seize” those precious moments today! This time of year brings with it a season of change, so why not combine the changes of our natural environment with our desire to try new things? I know it’s a scary thought. I can hear what some of you are thinking. “Try new things? Why? I’m comfortable here.” I’m not suggesting that you change your whole lifestyle but just that you think in the present and seize at least one special moment each day. No one wants to live in the past and no one can foresee tomorrow, so let’s live for today! I myself fall victim to past memories that take away from the beauty that surrounds us here in this magnificent place that we call Paradise. So often, I long for the beauty of this season up north. It’s easy to do. Each time I let myself
go back, the memories are like gorgeous water paintings that flood my mind with a panoramic view of those fiery colors and landscapes that are truly a gift of God. I’m so thankful and blessed for those precious memories but my heart keeps telling me to concentrate on what is in front of me at this moment. “Enjoy today because yester-
day is gone and tomorrow is never promised.” I must confess I have not been doing a whole lot of that lately. I do know that I’ve been feeling caught up in my thoughts of yesterday and not thinking enough about today. I’M NOT YOUNG, BUT I’M TOO YOUNG TO BE FEELING THIS DARN OLD! I did not realize the caps were on when I wrote the previous sentence. I guess my feelings are really powerful today. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Hey, maybe we don’t have the energy we once
had but we can still try to shake it when we can! It just means that we’ll have to sleep in a little longer tomorrow morning, or maybe take a twenty minute power-nap before we start that new adventure. There’s a thought! I truly feel that the beauty that surrounds us here in and outside of the walls of Paradise will surprise us and come close to the memories that we carry in our hearts. We just need to be a bit more adventurous and willing to live in the moment. Sometimes just gazing out my window motivates me to stop what I am doing and I allow myself the time to take it all in. There’s always a new species of butterfly gracefully catching my eye, or the new family of bunnies that have somehow found a safe haven in our backyard. Funny how Mother Nature can sometimes be my biggest motivator! There’re lots of awe-inspiring things to experience out there beyond our windows. Just when you think you’ve seen it all there’s always one more breathtaking experience to astound you! Find that moment, think positive thoughts, and enjoy yourself! As the Roman poet Horace once said (and as my friend Charlie Nanopoulos) always said. “Carpe Diem!” “Seize the day!”
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our eyes & body reflexes aren’t as fast as they used to be, would make bingo more fun & enjoyable so that we could get more people to come back & play like we used to have. That way, the pots will get bigger which we all know would also be more fun in winning. We both feel that by doing this, more people will come to enjoy bingo like it used to be. Simple, fun, easy to play & watch & with more people coming, we
can give more money back to all of you who come to play by having bigger pots to win. We are planning to have our first night of bingo on Oct. 19th. Like in the past, doors open at 6:00 to start ticket sales which run from 6:00 to 6:45 pm. Games will start promptly at 7:00. We hope to see you all Oct. 19th in the Starlight Ballroom ready to play Del-Tura Bingo again.
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12, Men’s A – October 16, Men’s B2 – October 18, Mixed Doubles – October 21. If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline St-Jean at jacstjean@shaw.ca or Gerry Benjamins at 329-322-9866.
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Oct. 16, Monday, Men A Oct. 18, Wednesday, Men B2 Oct. 12, Thursday, Men B1 Oct 20, Friday, Women Oct 21, Saturday, Mixed Doubles
A Men League ends Monday, Dec. 4 B2 Men League ends Wednesday, Dec. 6 B1 Men League ends Thursday, Dec. 7 Women League ends Friday, Dec. 8 Mixed Doubles ends Saturday, Dec 9
November 22,Wednesday
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November 22, Wednesday
Post invitation to the Up and Down tennis day & Pot Luck
November 29, Wednesday
Post Winter League Sign-Up
December 10, Sunday
Up and Down tennis day & Pot Luck
December 11, Monday
January Friendship Posting and Sign-Up Sheet
December 10, Sunday
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December 11, Monday
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January 7, Sunday
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Jan. 6, Saturday, Mixed Doubles Jan. 8, Monday, A Men Jan. 10, Wednesday, B2 Men Jan. 11, Thursday, B1 Men Jan. 12, Friday, Women
Mixed Doubles ends Saturday, Mar. 3 A Men League ends Monday, February 26 B2 Men League ends Wednesday, February 28 B1 Men League ends Thursday, Mar.1 Women League ends Friday, Mar. 2
Jan. 13 & 14, Sat & Sun
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March 10 &11, Sat & Sun
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we had a PLAY DAY with the DT 18-Hole Women’s Golf Members. We enjoyed golfing, sharing lots of laughs and “doing Lunch” with all of our DT Golf Friends. It won’t be long before our “Snowbird Buddies” will be returning and our Winter Activities will start. Our first event will be the Couples Challenge on Wednesday, November 15th. Be sure to sign up to participate.
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(net), both in Flight 4. Congratula- wondered if, before hitting, I could by Carol Marra take a drop. I asked later and found Fall Golf in Florida. Usually tions to everyone. LEGA and Invitationals are out that I could only take a drop if wonderful, although as I start to write this article, Irma is making a now starting. They are posted in the I actually saw ants on the tree. My lot of noise in the Atlantic. Hope- Dungeon. These are golf events advice: look very carefully before fully, she will stay east of us and held outside of Del Tura. We or- hitting when next to a tree. Those ganize car pools to the various red ants hurt! everyone will be safe. I lost a towel with my name on As we start our fall season there courses. Lunch is always included. are many activities. Every Thurs- Prizes for LEGA are based on in- it on the course this spring. Not day is Ladies Day and every week dividual scores while Invitationals only was it returned, it had been the group grows as more members are team events. It is an enjoyable laundered. And it was a man! No way to try another course and meet one in the Pro Shop could rememreturn from their summer travels. ber who my knight in shinning arOne of the last competitions of new people. If you are new to Del Tura: We mor is but I want to thank you and the season was our trip to Pelican Sound. It was a good tournament are always looking for new mem- also like to know when I can drop followed• by a wonderful lunch. bers. Our membership chairperson off my laundry! DOORS When I last wrote in the Tower Many winners among our ladies: is Micki Sullivan. You can contact Paula Lafreniere and Yvonne Tor- Micki at 567-2975 if you are in- Steve and I were about to go on a • A/C UNITS joining.N. She has all the Ave. Cleveland River Boat Cruise through Austria sok won a skin as well as second terested in14940 information and can answer your • Low-E WINDOWS place (gross) in Flight 1. Maria questions. Ft. Myers, FL 33903an Germany. It was just as fabulous Matthews and Jeannine Fitzger• ALUMINUM PRODUCTS Red Ants: One day a year ago as we’d hoped with lovely people, ald won a skin and second place or so I was attacked M-F 8-5pm, Sat. ants 9-3pmexcellent food and beautiful places by red • Flight 54”x27” TUBSDeems / SHOWERS (gross) in 3. Peggy when I backed up to a tree in order to visit and learn about. For those and Linda Beiermann won second to try to hit my shot. When, this who like to travel and also be taken LIC#: CAC1818340 place (gross) and Moa Shearer and spring, I landed in the same situa- good care of it is a wonderful way www.mobilehomedepot.net Carol Marra won second place tion (and the same hole--4 North) I to travel. Slide show upon request.
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terested in either playing as a regu- side helping in everything we do. By Jack Blevons Once again, we are ready to lar or as a sub, please contact either So, the job is also an enjoyment start up our Friday Shuffleboard Janet or myself. Our phone is 239- & we hope everyone who plays in DOORS League •again so this letter is to 731-0892 & we do have an answer- our league enjoys it too. We have let all you people who are in our ing machine so you can leave us a a great league with some members • A/C UNITS 14940 N.don’t Cleveland playing as long as I have been Capcase we happen Ave. league that you need to let either message in Low-E WINDOWS answer your call. We Janet or•myself know whether or to be home toFt. Myers, FL 33903tain & longer which attests to the plan to start our regular season on great league we have. I will connot you •will be playing again this ALUMINUM PRODUCTS 3rd. & Sat. like9-3pm al- tinue in that position as long as I’m new 2017 to 2018 season. Also Friday, November M-F 8-5pm, 54”x27” need to •know if youTUBS will still/ SHOWERS be ways, at 1:00 sharp. We will be ar- able & as long as all of you want LIC#: CAC1818340 playing with your same partner or riving back home in beautiful Del- me to. So, saying that, we look forif that has changed. If you are in Tura on October 4th, pending any ward to seeing & hearing from all www.mobilehomedepot.net need of a partner & can’t find one problems on our road-trip down of you as soon as possible so that on your own, we do have a list of from Wisconsin. Looking forward Janet & I can get our team rosters new people or subs, that would like to seeing all our friends again & & schedules made up & printed to play as regulars. So once again, meeting any new people who want up so we can get our league play contact either Janet or myself with to play in our league. This will be started on November 3rd. Your cothese concerns. Also, we are al- my 14th year as League Captain. operation in this would be greatly ways in need of subs & new subs Lots of paper-work involved but I appreciated. so if any of you reading this are in- enjoy the job as Janet is at my right
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Linda Johansen Office and Accounting
• Chicago, Illinois • High School graduate • Single, 2 children, Jeffrey, 48, He lives in South Fort Myers and Julie, 50, she’s still in the Chicago area. I have 3 grandchildren, Kelly 13 years old, Nicholas, 11 years old, and Dalton 4 years old and 1 great grandson, Caidyn, 2 years old • Florida was always our vacation spot and after the blizzard Linda Johansen - Office of ’79, I decided Florida is and Accounting where I wanted to live. • I have worked for Hometown America for 11 years, 4 of those years, here in Del Tura. • Yes, I do live in Del Tura and I am starting my 3rd year here. • The pools and the restaurants, I enjoy the most. • I like playing cards, crocheting and watching the Southwest Florida Eagle cam. • Favorites: I’m an oldies fan for music, My favorite author is Stephen King. My favorite saying is “treat others as you would like to be treated” • I am an average person with an above average hope that everyone can get or be whatever they want if they just GO for it!
Del Tura Contact Info Other Contact Numbers Blood Drive - Shannon Flory - Recruiter
Lee Memorial Blood Ctr.
239-424-3828
Coffee Hour - Tues. AM coordinator
Nancy Adams
508-284-0919
Co-Librarian
Kathleen Quigley
239-543-1067
Co-Librarian
Barb Jones
543-6922
Contractor Survey Results
Dennis Cottini
217-0592
Del Tura Repertory Company
Jacquie Keen
731-9619
Entertainment Committee Chair
Betty Ewing
652-3909
Equipment Loans- Medical
Rich Symes
731-1308
Loan Closet
Val Coache
239-543-6425 or cell: 508-789-4245
Loan Closet - Alternate
Denise Rose
815-222-6466
Feral Cat Information "SOS"
Karen Azza/Sherry Plisch
220-0563 567-0538
FISH - Friends in Service Here
Ginnie Benjamins, Pres.
322-9863
FISH - Fruit Picking Contact
Rick Rudzik/Sherry Plisch
543-3662 567-0538
FMO Membership
Betty Ewing
652-3909
Front Guard Gate
731-2523
OUT AND ABOUT
HOA Membership
Denise Rose/Cindy Baron
815-978-4907 603-398-8001
HOA Office - 609 Sierra Madre (off Catalina)
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. - noon
731-3461
Homeowners’ Issues/Grievances
Clubhouse Office
731-3433
Events and Places to check out in the area
Memorials
Ruth Blevins
543-8134
Name Tags
Wendy Wells
309-264-9147
Seminars (HOA Board President)
Dave Adams
508-284-6107
Sign: LED Welcome
Jim Stenzel
940-0327
German American Club of Cape Coral: 2017 Octoberfest: 2101 Pine Island Rd (October 20-22 and 27-29) Seminole Casino Hotel: Charlie Daniels Band & Marshall Tucker: 506 South 1st St, Immokalee, Fl (November 11, 2017 – 8p) Mustang Club of Charlotte County Car Show at Fisherman’s Village: 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda (November 12, 10am) Fisherman’s Village: Holiday Lighting of the Village Event: 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda (November 18, 5:30pm) West Palm Beach - Holiday in Paradise: Holiday Sand Sculptures: Waters edge, West Palm Beach – Best at Night (Dec. 1-Dec.31)
Tower - Advertising - bobemy4ivp@verizon.net Bob & Emy Stein
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Kathy Aira
908-507-4335
Tower - Delivery coordinator
Linda Braun
516-310-0272
Veterans Contact
David Jacobs
567-0986
Video Library
Elaine Schnur
567-1108
Welcome Committee
Marlene De Graaf
599-4404
Sound Systems David & Judy Jacobs
567-0986
Jim Stenzel
940-0327 Lighting
Charles & Peg Note
731-5615
Doris Meyer
731-1937
Please email any changes to Kathy at TowerEdit@yahoo.com. Kathy Aira 908-507-4335
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UNPLUGGED GAMES
Contest Rules
WORD SEARCH: Topic: Halloween
Contest #1 Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card
Autumn Broomstick Candy Ghost Ghoulish Haunted House Hocus Pocus Mysterious Nightmare Poltergeist Spine chilling Trick or Treat Vampire Zombie Answers: Due to limited space in each issue, all game/puzzle answers may be requested by email and copies will be available at the HOA office the following month Please send request to TowerEdit@yahoo.com
The contest period will run from October 1, 2017 – March 30, 2018. All eligible persons who enter the contest must be at least age 18, by October 1, 2017. Must be a Del Tura HOA member in good standing during contest period. Only original entries with the correct game/trivia answers will be eligible to win. Only (1) one entry per household per month, with a maximum of (6) six entries (one per month) during the contest period. All entries are due by the 25th of the month which the puzzle is given. The final entry of the contest must be received by March 30, 2018 to be an eligible entry into contest #1. Entries must be complete, 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.
October – Contest #1 – Puzzle A Contest #1 Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card Name: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Email ________________________________
Unscramble each of the clue words. Take the letters that appear in the and unscramble them for the final message. Answers: to be found in next Tower.
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Entry must be received by: 10/30/17
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November Birthdays & Anniversaries
11/8 11/9
11/19 Betty Ferazzi 11/20 Thomas Hoffay Elaine Kaydo 11/21 Mickey Kacmarski 11/23 Rick Rudzik Karl Smith Michael Sproule 11/24 Linda Berlovick Louis Rivet 11/25 Dave Wilson 11/27 Peg McTernan 11/29 June Lowrey Don Mick 11/30 Henry Coache
Jaime & Lorraine Hernaez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angelo & Peggy Iacovino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe & Sandie Ptashinski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe & Dianne Bevilacqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard & Karen Conte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George & Bonnie Evangelist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant & Annette Karpe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn & Mary Kay Tointon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John & Dorothy Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles & Vivian Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerhard & Klara Schweyher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11/28 Bob & Jane Lussi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOBILE SERVICE
• Locks Rekeyed • Locks Installed •
Louis Rivet CRL Del Tura Resident
Bonded email: locksmithemail@comcast.net
dondaviscontracting.com
Don Davis
Happy Anniversary to... 11/4 11/5 11/ 7 11/11 11/12 11/18 11/21 11/25 11/26 11/27
LOCKSMITH 10/17
11/7
11/12 Cliff Cavitt Ann Boncore Ginger Kacmarski Connie Picciolo Mary Sheets 11/13 JoAnn Greenlee Steve Marra Jan Perkins 11/14 Vivian Gray Otis Smith 11/15 Al Capuano Trudy Olds Lou Rotolo 11/16 Sue Harris Brenda Jacques 11/17 Nancy Ashe
39 years 68 years 53 years 34 years 15 years 39 years 58 years 50 years 36 years 40 years 63 years 37 years
Contracting, Inc.
ADDITIONS & REPAIRS Remodeling ~ Kitchens and Baths Vinyl and Stucco Siding Plumbing ~ Water Softeners, Heaters, Faucets Repipes, Toilets, Sinks, Etc.
(239) 731-9240 CGC059985
CFC1426521
6-7/17
11/4 11/5 11/6
Mike Kelly Christina Fez-Barrington Joan Koch Buzz Rouillard Jim Wahlie James O’Brien Russell Hilbish Patricia Casillo Pat Powers Gerry Benjamins Linda Trombley Ron Whitney Stan Young Joan Massey Mary Kay Tointon Nancy Toth
HEADS UP !!!! Veterans Day Celebration
November 10th 9:30am At Del Tura’s 9-11 Military Memorial Come celebrate and honor all who have served and are presently serving our country.
2017 Holiday Golf Cart Parade
Sunday December 10th. Start thinking about how you are going to decorate and light up your Cart, car, bike or yourself to take the long parade route around Del Tura. It will be starting at 5PM with everyone bringing appetizers and drinks and we will start the parade at dusk. This is always a fun event and it looks so cool as we drive around the community. Watch for more information in the November Tower! Erv and Linda Storma
2/18
11/1 11/2
543-1434
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I NEED YOUR EYES
HOA OFFICE 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
My name is Don Dowell and I am your HOA Director in Charge of Grounds donaxp@aol.com Please e-mail me if you see a problem or have a concern about any of our common areas such as the pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, Bocce, horseshoes, exercise room, or clubhouse.
HOA PHONE: (239) 731-3461 HOA ADDRESS: 609 SIERRA MADRE
EDITORIAL STAFF
EDITOR Kathy Aira CO-EDITOR Dennis Cottini STAFF Sue Dunigan Rheta Kanen Ann Clanton Dianne Roderick John Brassem
CIRCULATION COORDINATOR Linda Braun DISTRIBUTION STAFF Bob Meyer Lu Ann Brownell Jay Flanagan Peg Mcternan Liz Flanagan Sandy Rolando Plus 46 Wonderful Delivery Persons
HOA Liaison: DAVE ADAMS Tower Photographer: BILL NEZAMIS Many thanks to all the volunteer residents who have donated their time to “The Tower”. We are looking for more volunteers. Please Help!
HOA BOARD INFORMATION
Dave Adams President (2019)
Sandra Boykin Director (2020)
Don Dowell Vice-President (2018)
Bette Ewing-Cheney Director (2019)
Michelle Gallo Secretary (2020)
Joyce Lienert Director (2019)
Wendy Wells Treasurer (2020)
Ray Schmoltze Director (2018)
(508) 284-6107 dksdr1@comcast.net (239) 731-1566 donaxp@aol.com
(239) 770-5420 Shellgallo@outlook.com (309) 264-9147 kwltr11@gmail.com
(410) 491-8824 sandramboykin@yahoo.com (239) 652-3909 dpc1950@outlook.com
(973) 714-4117 jlienert712@hotmail.com (239) 218-9444 r.schmoltz@comcast.net
Ruth Ann Blevins Director (2018) (239) 543-8134 • (239) 220-9381 (cell) rblevinshoa11@yahoo.com
NAME TAGS
Any resident wishing to purchase a “Name Tag” may do so on Tuesday mornings between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. before the start of announcements at the HOA Board table. A name tag with a “pin” backing is $5.00 and/or with a “magnet” is $7.00 (correct CASH ONLY). However, if you are going to be gone for several weeks, months, etc., please do not order your name tag until after you return. Normally takes one (1) week to process your order.
10/17 5/14
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss
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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 239-543-6425 or cell: 508-789-4240 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC
Phone:_________________________________________________________________________________ Owner Check Here: _______ Renters Check Here: ________ Dues: $12.00 U.S. annually for homeowners and renters. Make check payable to: HOA Del Tura. Mail or Deliver to HOA Membership, 609 Sierra Madre, No. Fort Myers, FL 33903 If mailed, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of HOA Cards.
FISH
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
HOA - Tower Delivery Travel Plans Please Do Not Deliver “The Tower” during the time I/We are away. Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Del Tura Address: _________________________________________________________________ Date-Will be away from: ____________________ Date-Will return on: _______________________ Please complete and return to the HOA Office.
For the correct listing of your
Birthday & Anniversary
FMO Membership Application:
e-mail to kanlig@juno.com or return this form to the HOA OFFICE
Name:___________________________________
Birthdays
Del Tura Address:_________________________
Name:___________________________________ Address (req’d):__________________________ ________________________________________
Phone:__________________________________ _____ 1 Year Membership $25.00 _____ 3 Year Membership $65.00 # Of registered FL voters in household: _____
Phone (req’d):____________________________
Non-Florida Address (if applicable):
Month (Spelled)____________ Day:__________
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Name:___________________________________
Anniversary Name: __________________________________ Month (Spelled)____________ Day:__________ Year married:_____________________________ Number of years married as of 2017:________
__________________________________ Which months do you NOT live in Florida: ___________________________________ Recruiter Name_______________________ Send To: FMO, P.O. Box 5300 Largo, FL 33779-5300
Anyone needing to borrow equipment from the Medical Equipment Loan Trailer please contact: Rich Symes at 731-1308, Neil Miller at 731-3628, or Rick Rudzik at 543-3662.
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.
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Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • October 2017 • 941.349.0194 • www.DELTURA-HOA.com The Daily Activity Schedule is updated on a monthly basis. Please submit any corrections or additions to Pam Price at 239-567-7929 or e-mail - pam.price@ outlook.com prior to the 9th of each month. Thank you
Daily Activity Schedule Activity/Contact Information
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Saturday
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Exercise Tai Chi , Marjorie Lord, 543-9072 Tura Zumba, Teddy Reid, 731-7251 Jane Fonda Aerobics, Teddy Reid Water Aerobics,North Pool,Oct-April, Marilyn Miller, 731-9934 Water Noodle Aerobics, North Pool, Marylou Buss, 612-718-7878 Yoga Relaxation begins Nov 3,Starlight Bllrm, Dea Wells 283-5603
8:00-9:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10:45 11:00-12:00
Billiards, Men's, Harry Christopher, 997-7345 Billiards, Women's, Ann DeGrande, 989-2206 Nov-Apr Bocce, Oct-April, Isabel Albert, 518-209-5968 Bocce, Nov-April, Peggy Terrasi, peggyterrasi@gmail.com, 603-236-2209 Bowling For Fun, Call Cheryl DeCara for location 543-8751 Golf, Men's 18 Hole League, Jay Flanagan, 543-1640 Golf, Men's 9 Hole League, Jack Riordan, Pres., 543-3753 Golf, Women's 18 Hole League, Jan Pedersen 636-887-1449 Golf, Women's 9 Hole League-Marlene DeGraaf 599-4004
1:00-3:00
8:00-9:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10:45 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00 5:00-6:15
8:00-9:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10:45 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00
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Sports 1:00-3:00 6:30-9:30 3:00-6:00 3:45-5:30 2:00 8:00 9:00 8:30 8:30 Intermediate 9 AM
Pickle Ball- Dick & Denise Rose - 815-978-4907 Shuffleboard, Jack Blevons, 731-0892 Shuffleboard, open Shuffleboard, Open, Robyn Geren, 839-6674 Shuffleboard, Traveling Team, Dec-Mar, Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Softball, Punta Gorda, Jay Flanagan - 543-1640 Tennis, Mixed, Open - Dave Harting, 599-8575
Advanced PM 1:00
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Beginners PM
9:00 2:30 12:30 5:30 8:00-10:00
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Games Bingo - Oct-Mar, Linda Schoonmaker 543-9432, doors open at 6:15-Sales end 6:45 Starlight Ballroom
7:00-9:30
Bingo - Starlight Ballroom - all year Bridge, Duplicate - Deloris Nelson - 731-9503 Bridge, Duplicate-Carol Marra 731-0845 Bridge, Open - Marjorie Davis - 543-4225 Bridge, Open - Sylvia White - 731-5168 Bunco,Poinciana Ballroom, All year,1st & 3rd Wed of each month Patti Watson, 608-358-7709 Canasta - Norrine McLaughlin , 543-1276 Dominoes - June Malonson 652-4151 Euchre- Marcella Carothers - 731-3315 Farkle - Ruth Anten - 997-9779 Hand & Foot - Card Game, Betty Scheetz - 609-477-9147 Hand, Knee & Foot - Poinciana Mon, Card Room II Thur Mahjong - Marianne Denman - Card Room II, 543-5968 Mahjong- Dianne Bevilacqua- Card Room I, 567-2234 Mahjong- Ruth Anten - Card Room II, 997-9779 Mahjong- Rheta Kanen, 731-0809 May I - Card Game- Norrine McLaughlin -543-1276 Pinochle - Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Rummi-kub - Jean Cornwell 731-1580 Jacaranda Ballroom
11:00-12:00
Wood Carving- Bernie Forsey, 217-6024 - Nov-May Blood Pressure Readings - before coffee in the Starlight Ballroom Ceramics, Janet Ragone, 543-7818 Choralaires- David Adams - 508-284-6107 - Nov-Mar Coffee & Social Hour - Starlight Ballroom
9:00-12:00
6:00-10:00 6:00-10:00 1:30-4:30 1:00-4:00 6:00 to finish 1:00-4:00 5:30 7:00-9:00 6:00 1:00-4:00 1:00
1:00 7:00 1:00-5:00 6:00
7:00 1:00-4:00 7:00-10:00 1:00 - 4:00
Other Activities & Clubs
Quilting/Sewing Club-Wendy Wells-309-264-9147 Starlight Ballroom Good Timers-1st wk of Month, Lorna Callan, 731-8348 Library - open every day-Barb Jones 543-6922/Kathleen Quigley 543-1067 Oil Painting - Gerri Robbins, 731-6390 Oct-May Card Making-Mary Kay Tointon 920-309-2121/Gay Dye-731-2633 Video Corner- check hours in the Library Computer Club-Marlene Eck 543-9249, 1st & 3rd Wed.
9:00-12:00
8:00-9:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 6:30 - 8:30 8:15 AfterCoffee Hr 5:00
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Classifieds
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING - Without Professional Prices! Interior/Exterior, 27 years of experience, Power Washing, Home Maintenance and repairs! Del Tura resident. Call Jim Smith 239-247-1917 (nov17) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS? - Linda Storma, resident DEPENDABLE Call (239) 9979066 (jun/jul18) HOUSE CLEANING - Have your home cleaned by an efficient and trustworthy Del Turian who is reasonable and uses her own products. Call Judie (603)305-5955 or (239)7311373 (dec17) LOCKSMITH - Auto/Home Lockouts, Locks Repaired, Installed or Re-keyed. Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 5431434 (oct17) “PRESSURE WASHING” - Houses, driveways, walkways. Call Del Tura Resident. Bob at 954448-1171 (aug/sept18) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 543-1434 (oct17) LAMINATES - wood rot, power wash, int./ ext. painting, plumbing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 502-797-4395 or 502-7974402. (jan18) AVON PRODUCTS - sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239567-1567(Home) or 631-838-
4323(Cell) (oct17) HOUSECLEANING - Honest, dependable, efficient. Uses her own products. Excellent references. Carol Ann 239-2446526 (jun/jul18) ROOF/GUTTER CLEANING - Resident Randy Boling, 239-7705531 (oct17) GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc. Del Resident. Call Linda 239560-1948. (oct17) LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE PAINTER - for inside painting only? I also do house cleaning duties. Reasonable prices. Del Tura references. Call Ismael at 239-4781076 (jun/jul18) HOUSE FOR SALE - Reduced price. Call Angelo at 239-8728102. (dec17) HOUSE SITTING - Would you like to feel completely at ease with your home in the hands of a responsible, caring fellow Del Turian why you are away? Call Judie for more information and references. 603-305-5955. (dec17) HOME WATCH SERVICE - 30 pt. inspection, regular reports, Del Tura resident & retired contractor, reasonable rates, Jack, 239-834-8184 (mar18) CART REPAIR - 4407 Cart Repair. Repair of all makes and models of carts. Reasonable
New PHONE NUMBERS
rates and quick service. Retired veteran and retired mechanic. Del Tura resident. Call or drive in at 4407 San Lucian. Jerry - 239-9845891 (aug/sep18) GENERAL MECHANICAL REPAIR - I repair everything except automobiles. Reasonable rates and quick service. Bring it to me or I can come to you. Retired veteran and retired mechanic. Del Tura resident. Call or drive in at 4407 San Lucian. Jerry - 239-9845891. (aug/sep18) KNIFE & BLADE SHARPENING - Professional knife and blade sharpening. No heat wet stone honing for all fine blades. Scissors sharpened. Any type of blade from edgers to bush hogs. Retired veteran and retired mechanic. Del Tura resident. Call or drive in at 4407 San Lucian. Jerry - 239-984-5891. (aug/sep18)
RATES for classified ads will be as follows: 2 to 3 lines is $8.00/mo, or $50.00 if you pay for one year; 4 to 5 lines is $13.00/mo, or $100.00 for one year; and 6 to 8 lines is $20.00 /mo. No ad over 8 lines will be accepted. Deadline is the 15th of each month. Place ads by calling: 941-349-0194 or 941-539-0205 email: islandvp@verizon.net We use only one page for the classified ads. “The Tower” does not inform you when classified ads expire. However; the expiration date is at the end of your ad in parenthesis (mo/yr). Please make checks payable to: Island Visitor Publishing, LLC DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.
Please bring your new phone number to the HOA office and also email it to: moredor1034@AOL. com and it will be published.
Linda Braun ................................................................................................................................ 516-310-0272 Carl and Carol Ferrante .............................................................................................................. 239-543-1659 Tom McGilloway ......................................................................................................................... 609-970-1133
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
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HOUSEHOLD HELP/HINTS FOR EVERYONE Flexible Vacuum: To get something out of a heat/ air register or under the fridge, add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vaccum. It can be bent ot flattened to get into narrow openings. Measuring Cups: Before you pour sticky substance into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the water but don’t dry the cup. add your ingredient (like peanut butter) and watch how easily it comes right out. Foggy Windshield: Buy a chalk eraser and keep it in the glove compartment of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser...works better than a cloth! Reopening Envelope: If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place the envelope in the freezer for an hour or two... it will unseal easily. Goodbye Fruit Flies: Take a small glass and fill it with 1/2 with Apple cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid, mix well. Flies are drawn to the cup then gone. Get Rid of Ants: Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it home, can’t digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or two especially if it rains, but it is safe for pets and small children. Dust removal from Silk flowers: Use your hair dryer to blow off the dust. Dusting Lampshades: Use a soft dry paintbrush. Cleaning small areas: Use a toothbrush to get around small areas of the kitchen sink, faucet handles, between tub and wall, light switches etc. Dusting Blinds: Use a foam paintbrush. Odor Busters: Place cotton balls saturated with lemon or vanilla extract hidden out of sight.
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MANUFACTURED HOME
INSURANCE
NEW RATES MORE COMPANIES TO CHOOSE FROM HOME & AUTO INSURANCE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Call Us Today For The Facts And All Your
INSURANCE NEEDS!
Dennis Agrusti Agent/Owner
Your Local Independent Insurance Agent Hablo Español
AGRUSTIINSAGENCY@GMAIL.COM WWW.INSURANCECALLUS.COM
Area Agency on Aging (www.aaaswfl..org) Medicare (www.medicare.gov) Senior Travel (www.travelwithachallenge.com) Travel on a Dime (www.thedimetravelers.com) Senior Friendships (www.seniorpeoplemeet.com) Senior Dating (www.sixtyandme.com)
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Office: 239-574-7283 Cell: 239-810-6283
Websites for Seniors
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Invite your friends to live at Del Tura, and you could earn up to $500* when they purchase a new home. Call 239-731-3330 for details! *Referral reward restricted to Hometown America residents. Customer must register the resident who referred them at time of their initial visit. Residents whose referral purchases a new or special-order home will receive up to $500. Residents whose referral purchases a Hometown America-owned inventory home will receive up to $300. Residents whose referral purchases a brokered home will receive up to $100. Residents who refer will receive money after closing of escrow. Other terms and conditions may apply. Call 239-731-3330 for more details.
Two laptops
Domestic flight
Outdoor Grill
Patio Set
Gazebo
Flat Screen TV
Shopping Spree 12/17
Think about the possibilities! With $500, you could go on a cruise for two, use it toward a shopping spree, or buy a flat screen TV – just to name a few.
Cruise for two
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Robert Ballard Lecture
Florida remains in a population boom, increasing by roughly
650 people each day, with development constantly expanding neighborhoods and communities. In a state where 20 years ago seems like a long time, Robert Ballard is a 19th century kind of guy. “I can trace my various families – the Ballard’s and Thigpen’s, the Young’s and Joiner’s, the Spearing’s and Summerall’s, in Florida to as far back as the 1830s and in other regions further than that,” explains Robert, a well-known local historian and expert who will discuss this at Del Tura’s Starlight Ballroom, Wednesday, October 11, 1:30pm. With so broad a family history, he will narrow it down for his presentation to the Spearing side from Cayo Costa back to 1888. “That was my Mothers’ side; she was born in Cayo Costa in 1929.” He will focus on early life in Pine Island, a land the Calusa called the Sound Home that was an important winter fishery for Cuban mullet.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Starlight Ball Room Doors Open 12:45PM Desserts/Drinks Will Be Served $10/Per Person HOA Sponsored Tickets Sold September 26 & October 3 During Tuesday’s Coffee Hour Thursdays September 28/October 5 In The HOA Office 4-5PM No Refunds
Texas Hold ‘em
COME JOIN US!! Poker 3 day a week: Monday: 4pm Poinciana Room Wednesday: 4pm Card Room 1 Friday: 3pm Card Room 1 Contact Joette Fabbri #239-599-2925
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Mark Your Calendar SEPTEMBER 16
Dance with LIVERPOOL - Postponed to January 20th - Hold onto your Tickets!
OCTOBER 1
October issue Tower Distributed
OCTOBER 11
Robert Ballard (Startlight Ballroom)
OCTOBER 11
HOA Board Meeting (Starlight Ballroom 7pm)
OCTOBER 14
LCR (left, center, right) GAME Fundraiser (Starlight Ballroom 7pm)
OCTOBER 28
Halloween Dance with Take 2 (Starlight Ballroom) start planning your Costume!
NOVEMBER 10
Veterans Day Celebration (Del Tura’s Military memorial 9:30am)
NOVEMBER 30
ENTERTAINMENT SHOW CASE (Starlight Ballroom)