Del Tura - February 2020

THE TOWER Volume 36 | NO 2 | FEBRUARY 2020

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INSIDE

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President’s Korner

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Good Timer’s

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Garden Club

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At The Hydrant

Reflections

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Calling All Del Tura Motor Cycler’s – New Activity Group DEL TURA MOTORCYCLING FRIENDS

By Sheila Doublé We’d like to welcome all riders to our New Motorcycle Group: Del Tura Motorcycling Friends (check out our Facebook page).

We’ve seen lots of motorcycles in Del Tura and would love to meet everyone. We ride to relax, enjoy and have fun. We have a magnificent group of people in Del Tura, so we’ll have fabulous stories and marvelous times.

We had such a fantastic ride out to Labelle Sunday, Jan. 12th to the Log Cabin Restaurant for breakfast, great food, beautiful scenic route and fun meeting new (friends) fellow bikers.

This was our first group event! We’d really

DEL TURA BIKE NIGHT EVENT SUNDAY FEB 23RD 4:30 PM – CLUBHOUSE LOT We’d like to invite all motorcycle enthusiasts to our 1st Deltura Community Bike Night at the Clubhouse parking lot on Sunday, Feb. 23rd starts 4:30pm. Come check out all the

19 New Year’s Eve Party Recap Sports & Exercise

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Del Tura Creative Writer’s Workshop

33 Activities Calendars & 40 Save The Date

places and make wonderful memories along the way.

Visit our Facebook page to see the goals for our group, to follow along with other events, dinner rides or just meet up.

different types of motorcycles and a variety of vendors along with free desserts/snacks for all.

Free event – please email/text if you would like to participate and bring motorcycle so we have a total. We hope to see everyone there!

Free Vendor space – please contact me ASAP as there will be limited space.

Please contact Tony and Sheila Doublé 239.628.7786 or email us at rideforfun239@ gmail.com or stop by 270 Las Palmas Blvd for additional information. AND….please remember to check out our Facebook group page.

love to grow our group and meet other riders in Del Tura to get together for rides long or short, go to local events, breakfast/dinners and have fun.

We invite all riders for our Sunday Breakfast rides on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month (weather permitting) meet at 8am at the clubhouse parking lot.

We will be working on scheduling charity rides, bike night events and other ride events.

Hopefully we can make new friends, visit new

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President’s Korner…

By Cindy Baron, HOA Interim President It is a very exciting time in Del Tura! Hopefully all of you have received a ballot and have voted your choices for the three candidates that you want to serve on your Del Tura board. The new board members will be seated at the annual meeting on February

19 at 7pm. Please make plans to attend!

Welcome home to all our winter residents. We are happy to see you! It’s time to enjoy all the various activities that Del Tura has to offer. Shows, dances, cards, golf, bowling, softball, pickleball, tennis etc……. there is always something to do.

Don’t forget that during this busy time of the year, it is

important to keep safety in mind.

Watch your speed on our roads, both in cars and golf carts; watch out for walkers, bikers, and dog walkers and keep in mind that golf carts can only be driven by licensed drivers. This is a Florida law.

I look forward to seeing you all around the community. Thank you for helping to make Del Tura such a wonderful place to live.

ATTENTION – NOTIFICATION OF ANNUAL BOARD MEETING

The ANNUAL MEETING/Election of officers of the HOA Board will be held on:

DATE: TIME: PLACE:

Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 5:00 PM Starlight Ballroom

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Don’t Play Politics with Your Portfolio You’re probably aware this is an election year. During the next several months, the candidates will discuss issues that should greatly interest you as a citizen. But as an investor, how concerned should you be with the results of the presidential and congressional elections?

Maybe not as much as you might think. At different times, the financial markets have performed well and poorly under different administrations and when different parties have controlled Congress. And after all the votes are counted, outcomes in the investment markets can be unpredictable. Consequently, you’ll be helping yourself greatly by not making big moves in your portfolio in anticipation of new legislation or political moves down the line.

Of course, that’s not to say that nothing emerging from Washington could ever have an impact on your investment decisions. For example, if a future president and Congress decide to change the capital gains tax rate, it could affect some of your choices, such as which stocks and stockbased mutual funds you should buy, and how long you should hold them.

Overall, though, your investment results will ultimately depend on actions you can take, including these:

Making changes for the right reasons – While the results of an election may not be a good reason to make changes in your invest • ment portfolio, other factors can certainly lead you to take steps in this direction. For one thing, as you get closer to retirement, you

may want to shift some – though certainly not all – of your investment dollars from more growth-oriented vehicles to more conservative ones. Conversely, if you decide, well in advance, that you might want to retire earlier than you originally thought, you may need to invest more aggressively, being aware of the increased risk involved.

Following a long-term strategy – In pretty much all walks of life, there are no shortcuts to success – and the same is true with invest• ing.

You need to follow a long-term strategy based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, and you need the patience and perseverance to keep investing in all markets – up, down and sideways.

Avoiding mistakes – Many people think of an investment mistake as failing to “get in on the ground floor” of some company that • ultimately grew to huge proportions. But it’s pretty hard to become an early investor in companies like these, many of which start

out as privately held businesses without any stockholders. Furthermore, companies with shorter track records can be much more unpredictable investments. However, you do want to avoid some real mistakes, such as chasing “hot” stocks. By the time you hear about them, they may already be cooling off, and they might not even be appropriate for your needs. Another mistake: failing to diversify your portfolio. If you only own one type of asset, such as growth stocks, you could take a big hit during a market downturn.

Spreading your dollars over a wide range of investments can help lower your risk exposure. (However, diversification by itself can’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses.)

After Election Day, regardless of the outcome, you can help keep your portfolio on track by not playing politics with it.

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.

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

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Good Timers’ Singles Club News

By Liz Poniatowski Life is too short to live someone else’s dreams.

It’s true...life IS too short to live someone else’s dreams. Not everyone wants the same things and not everyone has to do the same thing. In the Good Timers’ Singles Club, you get to choose which dreams you want to pursue.

You enjoy going to plays? Come with us. We’ve picked out some good ones to go to this year. You enjoy a boat ride to a nearby island to enjoy some shopping, dining, beach time? Come join us...it’s on our agenda for this year. You enjoy going out to lunch once a month to ‘catch up’ with each

other and celebrate birthday’s?

Again...come join us. That’s what we do. We get out there and socialize with each other. Some of us are not able to drive so that’s why we carpool! As the song says “Hakuna Matata...it means No Worries”. We take care of one another. We make sure if there’s someplace we’re going to and you want to join in on the fun we get you there. Lasting friendships have been formed in this club. This month we have 2 tables of friends that will gather to have fun at the Mardi Gras fundraiser on Saturday 8 February. We also have a group of us that will be going to see Kinky Boots at the Broadway

Palm Dinner Theater later in the month. This is only the beginning of the fun that is to come so if you’re single and want to jump on this bandwagon please join us at our next meeting on 4 February to see what we’re all about. Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month in the Poinciana Room. Socializing begins at 4:00 and the meeting starts at 4:30. All single Del Turian’s are encouraged to join us at one of our monthly meetings to see if this is a club that you’d like to be a part of. For more info please contact Liz Poniatowski at ciociliz@gmail.com or 239-800-2935.

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Model Native Garden At Del Tura – Gets Green Light!

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2:00 - Golf - 18 Hole Scramble - pay green fees in Pro Shop (tee times & teams will be posted in breezeway next to the Pro Shop on March 6th) (Since the intent of the day is to get to know your fellow Del Turians, spouses will not be paired together for golf.)

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By Rosemary Eiden The Del Tura Garden Club has given many creative ideas and support for the garden. Measurements for the garden were taken by Fred Taylor and Rosemary Eiden. Rosemary will be generating a design on graph paper. The garden will be on the corner of Gran Via and Avenida Escorial. At the site now are remnants of sidewalks that were used when the original, portable Home Town America office was down at the end of Avenida Escorial in

2003. Hurricane Charley blew it down in 2004.

Presently, the garden will be approximately 70 x 70 feet and will be roped off.

Some of the ideas to incorporate into the design include: a gazebo, benches, an information kiosk, a propagation area, and possibly a screened butterfly house. The design will have garden rooms with a path leading throughout.

A detailed business/garden plan will be worked up and

presented along with the design hopefully by mid-February.

A native plant design workshop has been talked about. Participants would bring their garden measurements to the workshop. Graph paper, and tools would be supplied and each student would be instructed on how to design their own garden using native plants.

Look for the garden logo and stayed tuned in to the garden column for future information and endeavors.

For information contact: Greg and Donna Roberts 239-599-4170 (donnagregroberts@gmail.com) OR Mike and Wendy Shore 239-349-4788 (wendy55shore@gmail.com) Sign-up & payment for pizza must be made by Saturday, February 29th at: 2226 Del Mar Drive (the Roberts) OR 2209 Del Mar Drive (the Shores) (Not an HOA sponsored event)

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At the Hydrant

By Justine Fitzgibbons

SNOW DOGS

You’ve heard of Snow Birds, but how about Snow Dogs? Come by the dog park any day between 4:00 and 5:30 to see the Snow Dogs. They are back having a great time playing with all the year round dogs while all the snowbirds are having just as much fun reuniting with the year-rounders. The parking lot is full!

Speaking of parking--it is at a premium. Please park perpendicular to the fence or parallel park along the maintenance yard fence so people and dogs can all have easy access to the gate.

If you haven’t been to the park with your dog, come and see the fun they have. There is a large dog park and small dog park. Everyone is welcome.

If you don’t have a dog and are thinking of getting one, you might want to think about adoption.

The shelters have a great variety of breeds and mixed breeds just waiting to be rescued by caring owners. Many breeds have their own rescues also.

HELPING HANDS CITES MANY REASONS TO ADOPT:

1. You save a life.

All animals at our shelter are in need of a second chance. They have been lost, given up or abandoned. They are all unwanted and helpless. You are giving them a new life in a loving home.

2. You help break the cycle of pet overpopulation.

There are not enough homes for all the animals that are born every year. Adopting from a shelter helps weaken the pet overpopulation cycle. Each year 8 to 12 million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are euthanized because there are simply not enough homes for them.

3. You help stop cruelty in mass breeding facilities.

Throughout the country, thousands of commercial pet-breeding facilities and backyard breeders produce millions of animals for sale in pet stores and through newspaper ads. Often known as puppy and kitten mills, these facilities repeatedly impregnate female dogs that spend their entire lives in cages without human companionship. These unfortunate animals are often in intolerable environments, forced to produce litter upon litter, and are destroyed after they become unprofitable assets. Adopting a shelter animal means you don’t support such cruel practices.

4. You take advantage of adopting an adult animal.

Adult pets are great! Often, they are already housetrained and some can even “sit” or “stay.”

You won’t have to deal with the “puppy phase” or the “kitten phase” which means less of that youthful energy such as biting, chewing, clawing, etc. You will be able to see the personality of the adult animal and won’t have to wait to see what you get.

5. You get a lifetime resource with shelter employees and volunteers.

People who work at the shelter will be a great resource to help you find information or resources for your pet. Our staff members work with animals every day and have a wealth of information on many different issues.

6. You choose from a great selection of animals.

Our shelter offers a variety that you won’t find anywhere else. We have specific breeds and also the greatest mutts you’ll ever find. We have more than 6,000 animals come through our doors every year!

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All animals that come to the shelter are admitted by experienced staff. They are given vaccinations upon arrival and go through a behavior screening process. (Please ask your Adoption Counselor for details). We have several vet partners that come to our shelter weekly and are there to assist us with health care issues and concerns.

8. You support a valuable charity and community institution.

Sadly, every community in America requires an animal shelter. When you adopt a pet from our shelter, you assist a not-for-profit organization, but also send a message to others who will be asking you for years to come where you obtained your adorable pet. Shelters improve the community by mandating that adopted animals be spayed or neutered. This requirement diminishes chances that more unwanted animals will enter the world.

9. You pay less.

Low adoption fees (which cover a portion of our shelter’s costs) are much less than the cost of purebred puppies or kittens sold for profit.

10. You encourage others to adopt animals from shelters.

When your friends ask where you got your amazing pet, you can tell them “at the shelter.” Your adoption may encourage others to do the same.

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It has been said that the power of love can move mountains and at the same time destroy hearts. Such a powerful word! Emotionally it can take us to the moon and back or break our hearts and spirits.

In our lifetime we have seen the power of love triumph over evil and pain, as well as give individuals the strength to do and endure impossible things. At each stage of our lives we will continue to experience “love” in various forms.

For most of us, our first experience with love is what we sense as infants. Every one of us is born with an enormous capacity to receive love. The nurturing in those vulnerable stages of our lives will eventually mold us into

who we are today. Will we trust?

Will we be cautious, or protective?

Will we wear our hearts on our sleeves? Our life experiences with this powerful emotion will determine the actions and decisions we make throughout each stage of our lives.

Love reaches far beyond symbols. A single rose may symbolize love but without sincerity, it is just a rose. To a small child a dandelion given from the heart represents a true sincerity, a love without reservation. (I still have those dandelions pressed in the pages of my old books. I bet you do too!) That kind of love melts cold hearts, opens closed doors and minds, and has been known to create miracles. You can’t beat that kind of love!

Remember those handmade hearts, and holiday cards, complete with original poems, your child made with love? I can still visualize the excitement on their little faces as they came rushing through the door holding on to that special surprise made just for you. Our refrigerator was always

covered with their artworks of love! Over the years we have received many gifts from our children and grandchildren, but the ones we will always keep close to our hearts, are the ones they made as young children.

Throughout our lives, love will teach us many lessons. It will break our hearts as well as give us hope and promise. Broken hearts can be mended by the power of love. A smile, hug, a kind word, or gesture can relay a glimmer of hope, or create a spark that can ignite a flame and rekindle the fire within a person’s soul. Love will get us through the most difficult times and celebrate the happiest of times of our lives.

Love is powerful, healing, and believing. Let us continue to share our gifts of love with each other every day. Together we can create a kinder, loving world!

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By Sherry Plisch DISCOVER THE SECRETS BEHIND YOUR CAT’S WHISKERS

Whiskers are a beautiful facial feature that enhance your kitty’s good looks, but they are so much more. They are the radar/early warning system that guides every step a cat takes. As a result, cats are capable of amazing feats such as walking on ledges, gauging and jumping distances and squeezing thru narrow spaces.

These long, stiff hairs project outward on either side of the nose and on the cheek area. There are

shorter whiskers under the chin, above the eyes and also on the back of their front paws.

All whiskers are designed to send tactile signals to the brain and nervous system. They also respond to vibrations in the air. The kitty radar system allows them to detect even the smallest changes in their immediate surroundings, to make quick, safe decisions regarding their next movement, fit in a narrow space and walk on a pencil-thin ledge, even in the dark.

When the cat’s whiskers point forward, it is a sign of going into hunting mode, even if the prey is a

favorite toy! Some people believe that if a cat loses a whisker, you will have good luck by picking it up and keeping it. Hmmm? Whiskers do grow back, too. Whiskers work to keep a cat safe and should never be cut or pulled on. So, cats prefer if you look but don’t touch.

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Meow! (taken from Catster Magazine)

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New Year’s Eve Party Recap THANK YOU DEL TURA A big thank you to everyone who attended the New Year’s Eve party in the Starlight Ballroom. Due to your generosity in purchasing tickets and participating in the 50/50 raffle, we were able to return $1,710 to the Del Tura community.

The following donations were made with the proceeds: Choralaires .................................................................................... $570.00 Del Tura Christmas Light Fund ................................................................................... $570.00 Military/911 Memorial ................................................................................... $570.00 Again, a big thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to everyone who helped with setup, cleanup, and the 50/50 raffle

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SPORTS & EXERCISE Tuesday Bowling League

By Glenn Tointon After seven weeks of bowling the team of Linda Laird, Joan Whaley, Gary Cromer, and Chuck Hokey are leading with a whopping 40-9 record! They’re followed by Janet Ragone, Marianela Tamayo, Jimm Aull, and Dave Csuy with a record of 32-17.

These are great records but each of the other ten teams are still very much in the hunt.

Season high scores are as follows: MEN Handicap series, Dan Larson 743, Leon Buss 725, Jim Aull 660 Handicap game Chuck Hokey 290, Joe Pollock 278, Gary Cromer 263 WOMEN Handicap series, Sue Larson 669, Janet Ragone 667, Millie Hanrahan 657

Handicap game, Janet Huss 252, Louise Thibobeau, Karen Smith 242 HIGH MEN AVERAGES Tom Demshak, 178, Chuck Hokey 175, Paul Smith 171, Dan Larson 167 HIGH LADY AVERAGES Denise Rose 173, Janet Huss 171, Diane Smith 160, MaryKay Tointon 145 With thirteen weeks remaining anything can happen so stay tuned .

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SPORTS & EXERCISE 9-Hole Women’s Golf Assoc.

By Sandy Gove Congratulations to the Del Tura Nine Hole Women’s Golf Association (DTNHWGA) members recognized for their 2019 achievements at the Awards Banquet held January 11 including among others: President’s Cup Club Champion: Linda Sadowski Champion Flight 1: Skipper Cook 1st Place Flight 1: Mary Kay Tointon Champion Flight 2: Ann Abramczyk 1st Place Flight 2: Jean Furlong Champion Flight 3: Nancy Ashe 1st Place Flight 3: Marie Buco Member-Member (2 days) Flight 1: Justine Fitzgibbons/Linda Sadowski Linda Sadowski/Justine Fitzgibbons Flight 2: Pat Baccarea/Karen Brennan Karen Brennan/Pat Baccarea Flight 3: Jean Furlong/Lucy Schaeffer Lucy Schaeffer/Jean Furlong The Club Championship held January 15 and 16 provided some friendly competition ending with another great luncheon. Kudos to all who participated and congratulations to the winners!

Two long-time members, Claire Mick and Peg Lacovino, were recently recognized for all they do for our group behind the scenes (from event posters

to helping in the kitchen). Their efforts are very much appreciated.

Members have definitely got into the swing of the season including a Hole in One on 2 West by Anne Stephens-way to go Anne!

February 12th, 2:00pm, brings the always-fun Valentine Couples’ Challenge, with dinner to follow in the Starlight Ballroom, so watch for details. We can depend on our hard-working refreshment committee to add to this ‘LOVE-ly’ event.

The 2019 Flocking for the Cure was a fundraising success, so beginning in February there will be three “flocks”. If a flock of Flamingos appear in your yard, it will cost you a $10 donation to remove them, then you send them on their way to someone else. You can guarantee in advance that you won’t be ‘flocked’ by donating $20. Cash only (no checks) for special envelope at the Pro Shop. A list of members, initialed noting who has been ‘flocked’, will be posted in the Dungeon. All monies raised are donated to Partners for Breast Cancer Cure, a Ft. Myers organization with funds remaining in this area.

A reminder from Jan Hoffay regarding turning league scorecards in to the ProShop: if a member has a Birdie, a Chip-in, or a Hole in One! please circle the hole number adding an * with an asterisk by the person’s name at the bottom of the card. Jan reviews the scorecards weekly, and awards are presented at the December General Meeting.

Tennis at Del Tura

By Jacqueline If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline St-Jean at

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Traveling Shuffleboard League

By Glenn Tointon SEASON OPENER Our traveling shuffleboard team started the season with a 16-14 win over Six Lakes. Everyone played

well but Glenn Tointon and Janet Reinen both went 3-0 while Marlene Eck went 2-0. MaryKay Tointon and Marcella Carothers both went 2-1. Others on this year’s team are: Diana Camp, Judy

Lessard, Dennis Major, Carolyn Brueggerman, Kathy Boesel, Cam Smith, and Kurt King.

Next week we are at Heron’s Glen with hopes to keep our winning streak in tact.

Friday Shuffleboard League

By Jack Blevons Well, the holidays are over & we are in the year 2020. We are hoping you all had a good holiday & safely arrived in the new year.

Let’s all hope that 2020 will be better than the year that just passed by. With the holidays now over, we are back to playing shuffleboard again. We just played week-7

today so will update you all on the standings after today’s games. The A-Flight leaders are the teams of Marlene Eck & Judy Lessard & Glenn & Mary Kay Tointon tied in 1st place at 18/3.They are followed

by Marcella Carothers & Curt King at 17/4 & Janet Blevons & Ben Hargraves at 15/6. In the B-Flight the leaders are: Ted & Barb Luke

& Kathy Boesel & Mary Pimental tied for 1st place at 11/10. They are followed by Ray David & Cam Smith at 10/11 & Audrey Person & Deb Taylor at 9/12. Still have 10 more weeks to play which is 30-games, so a lot of shuffleboard left so everyone still has a chance to win the trophies. I will keep you updated each month in our Tower.

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SPORTS & EXERCISE 18 Hole Women’s Golf Association TEE OFF TIME

By Margie Blackwell CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Our new club champion is Kathy Montemaggi.

Bravo, Kathy, you played like a champion! Flight A winners in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places are Paula Lafreniere, Bobbie Asper and Jean Reimer. Mary Ciezadlo took 1st in Flight B, with Margie Blackwell and Sherry Leverre coming in 2nd and 3rd. Flight C winners are Barbara Luke, 1st, Pat Bedard, 2nd, and Marty Riley, 3rd. Flight D winners are Bertie Dugo in 1st and Jean Wiley in 2nd. There was cooler weather and a bit of rain on

the last day of the tournament, but we were able to finish. And with a couple of scores tied after 18 holes, there were two playoffs on #1 West.

A big thank you to the pro shop for their help, a round of applause for all the ladies who participated and congratulations to Kathy, Mary, Barb and Bertie! Job well done! There are a few pictures from the tournament posted in the dungeon.

HOLE IN ONE Denise Rose got her first hole in one. It was on #3 West and she didn’t even see the ball drop in… she was picking up her tee! Congrats, Denise!

Rules Bobbie Asper has been providing the league with great information about the new rules; in particular, the new world handicap scoring that became effective January 1st. Also, with the mama and baby alligators on #5 South, Bobbie has clarified what to do if your ball should go into the hazard in and around them. If anyone is still unclear about these or other rules, Bobbie is always willing to provide an explanation.

COMING UP Check in the dungeon and sign up for upcoming events – like the Member-Guest event on March 5th. Let’s “flamingle” – it will be a super fun day with lots of laughs and prizes.

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SoftBall News at Del Tura

By Pam Price The 2020 softball season is underway, and Del Tura is fielding two teams. The “Amigos”, who are the defending champions of the league are looking to defend their title and bring it back to Del Tura for the third year in a row. The second team, the “Diablos” are giving the Amigos some friendly competition! The addition of the Del Tura “Diablos” provides the opportunity for many more people to play week to week. Based on results, it is likely the Amigos will be in the A division of the league and the Diablos will be in the B division. That means both teams can bring home the 1st place trophy for their respective divisions!

The very first game of the season found the newly formed Del Tura Diablos hosting the defending champion Del Tura Amigos! Some of us feared (me, for example) that the Amigos would shut out the Diablos, however that didn’t happen at all. In fact, the Diablos had one inning where they maxed out with the five run/inning score rule! That wasn’t quite enough to overcome the Amigos, but I did happen to

notice a few nervous Amigos for the remainder of the game. As a fan, the best part of the game was when Dick Rose (Amigos) pitched to his wife Denise Rose (Diablos).

I am pretty sure my psychic skills told me that Dick worried about what to do, (I can’t let her get a hit, but it won’t go good at home if I strike her out…maybe I need to walk her). Denise had other plans, as Dick delivered his pitch and Denise met that pitch with a solid base hit! Denise also made the third out of the 6th inning by catching a high and long drive deep into center field. WAY TO GO Denise!

The game ended abruptly in the 7th inning, when the lights went out and the teams were left in the dark.

The Amigos had won, the Diablos had given them more competition than they expected AND fans had a great time, cheering for both teams.

Speaking of the fans: if you haven’t been to a game, please consider showing up at Carmellita field to support the teams. The Amigos have a good following, and we need to build up a solid following for the Diablos. The players have shared they love the cheering that the fans provide, and

the more fans, the more motivated them become. Maps are available on the softball bulletin board, and it’s an easy 20-minute drive to Punta Gorda’s Carmelita field.

All games are scheduled to start at 5:30, but they frequently will start a few minutes early, so I recommend being there by 5:15.

On February 29th, the teams will hold a “Meet the Team/Fan Appreciation/Fund Raiser” event in the Starlight Ballroom. Players will be selling tickets for $7.50, and food will be prepared by the team players. This event is always a good time, and the players will grill you a hot dog, hamburger or both! There will be a short program, with a few awards presented, our annual rendition of “Who’s on First”, and other entertainment.

Tickets will be available from all players beginning February 1st.

Games are scheduled every Monday and Wednesday in the month of February. The Diablos have white shirts, with black shorts/pants. The Amigos have Red shirts and shorts/pants. They play at the same time. The Diablos also currently have openings for cheerleaders and fans. No interviews required, just show up!

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SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020 GOLF FOR THE CURE TOURNAMENT FORMAT: COST: FLIGHTS:

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

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

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

To sponsor a “Memory”, “Survivor” or “Hole” sign, contact Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220-9381

Sign-up sheets will be posted on the 9 and 18 Hole Ladies Association’s Bulletin Boards in the “Dungeon” February 12, 2019.

If you have any questions, contact Yvonne Torsok (239) 443-0099 or Ruth Ann Blevins (239) 220-9381.

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Del Tura Contact Info

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Dennis Cottini

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508-284-6107

Coffee Hour - Tues. AM coordinator

Nancy Adams

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Librarian

Barb Jones

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Contractor Survey Results

Al Wells

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Del Tura Repertory Company

Jacquie Keen

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Del Tura Creative Writer’s Workshop Our Del Tura Creative Writers Workshop is doing great! We currently have 10 contributing members, and an additional new member currently working on the first assignment. We have answered seven challenges and are currently working on our eighth. The following are submittals for The third challenge (See “Unexpected Journey,”), which is to observe an outdoor area, but do not give life to inanimate objects. Rather, describe what you see in detail, using your senses of sight, smell, sound, and taste, if applicable, then draw your reaction to your observations.

The fourth challenge (See “My Friend”) is to make an observation of a small inanimate object. Bring it to life but keep the identity to yourself and use several descriptive words/phrases to paint a picture, but do not reveal its identity until the end.

By Nancy Davy Hope you enjoy! Our meeting dates for February are 2/6 and 2/27, from 2:00pm - 3:30 pm in the Card Room Unexpected Journey

By Sandy Gove It’s a perfect October morning in New Hampshire. The air is fresh with a bit of a nip, and the sun is rising quickly. The path I follow has much of its soil worn away by those who’ve sought my goal before, perhaps native Abenaki who came with their homemade weirs to fish for bass or trout, or early settlers, or lovers seeking privacy. The tall pines are now behind me, small scrub trees brush my jeans, and the low-growing blueberry bushes indicate I’m nearly there. Just around a grouping of prominent rocks, deposited by the Ice Age, is the view.

Mountain ranges set afire with brilliant red, orange and yellow maple leaves contrast with tall green pines in the distance, creating a backdrop for this northern cove on the lake. Too shallow for most powerboats, the water here is still, blue-grey, with glistening areas exposed as the sun “burns off” the fog, indicating the water is still warmer than the air. Soon, the sun will render the entire expansive gleaming surface to mirror the striking foliage behind it. The only interruption to the solitude here is the distant hammering of a diligent red- headed woodpecker.

Dotting the shimmering water are small moss-covered islands, which will act as steppingstones for white-tailed deer come snow.

A short canoe paddle away is the large flat “picnic rock,” where many impromptu lunches were enjoyed, shared with a chipmunk or two. Continuing along the shore, lake water washes over

nearby rocks and my Muck boots, as a perfect bright red maple leaf leisurely floats by.

Suddenly a somewhat mournful call is heard in the distance, followed by a similar response nearby: two loons are calling to each other, as small wildlife busy themselves in the fallen leaves, making the most of this precious fall day.

Looking down at the minnows and an occasional sunfish swimming in the clean clear water, insects and an iridescent “darning needle” hover above; but my attention is swiftly drawn upward by a familiar honking sound as a V formation of 20 or more Canadian geese maneuvers its way south.

Focusing again on the lake, an emerging turtle is staking out its rock for sunbathing, and there is the telling croak of a bullfrog from a distant carpet of lily pads.

I then notice the elegant bird with its greying black and white checkered back, spear-like beak and fire-red eyes gliding across the cove: the nearby loon comes into view and makes another wellknown cry to its mate before diving once again underwater.

I continue on until I arrive at an old dock by a 1950’s era cabin long abandoned. Once the setting of laughter and summer adventures, it now awaits a new owner who will likely, sadly, replace it with a mega mansion. I sit cross- legged on the old dock looking at the beauty that surrounds me, pondering this day and promising myself to return often to this unspoiled area and its beautiful lake known as Pleasant Waters.

The sun is now high, and the warmth encourages me to remove my pullover.

Other than the humming of insects it is now still.

Then I hear a faint ringing sound, and I wake up.

My Friend

By Jan Walimire I’m comfortable with you in my hands, my friend. One end fits perfectly like we were made for each other, and the other end changes as needed as we traverse the hills and flat places on our seemingly endless adventure.

You seem to be an extension of my arms as we move in unison from right to left in one smooth motion. Our purpose, of course, is to reach our destination with as little effort as possible. You do your best with what you have been given. Some days we both seem very pleased with our results. Your distal end finds its mark without fail, resulting in that satisfying, distinctive smack that echoes throughout the course.

But, alas, there are those days when we do not see eye to eye!

You seem to have a mind of your own and pay no attention to my repeated whispered mutterings.

Our journey is filled with perils… sinking sand, tall grass, tree roots, rocks and even water! What are we to do? Well, this much I know – I can’t do it without you. We go home, where I clean you up and place you in your resting place for the night. Let’s try this again in the morning, my friend, my faithful trusted golf club.

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Circulation Coordinator

Staff

Distribution Coordinators

Pam Price Rheta Kanen Ann Clanton Dianne Roderick

Contributors

Art Keen Justine Fitzgibbons Dennis Cottini

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!

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Get ready for Del Tura’s Largest, Annual Block Party February 29, 2020 - Saturday - 3-5 PM For more information - call Block Captain Audrey Martin - 239-731-5824.

HOA BOARD INFORMATION

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Wendy Wells - Treasurer (2020) (309) 264-914 Kwltr11@gmail.com

Bette Ewing-Cheney - Director (2022) (239) 652-3909 dpc1950@outlook.com

Susan Bell - Director (2021) (714) 454-9972 susanbell_gaston@yahoo.com

Karen Stevenson – Director (2022) (239) 567-4104 karenstevenson6025@gmail.com Joyce Lienert - Secretary (2022) (973) 714-4117 Jlienert712@hotmail.com

Don Dowell - Director (2021) (239) 731-1566 donaxp@aol.com Sandra Boykin - Director (2020) (410) 491-8824, sandramboykin@ yahoo.com

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By Jack Blevons I’m sure many of you are happy that Thursday night bingo is back again in full swing, after knowing there was no bingo on December 27th or January 2nd, because of the holidays. That was for two reasons which were we knew a lot of people traveled over the holidays & we also felt that we were sure that all the volunteers that help us run bingo, needed some time off as well to

enjoy the holidays. We are hoping now that with the 3-month renters that usually come into our community & people back from traveling over the holidays, that our attendance will pick up which always makes for more money to be won playing. For those of you that are new, we are keeping our games simple & easy to play which means it’s more fun playing. A reminder again, doors open at 6:00 to buy your game sheets &

closes promptly at 6:45 so money can be tabulated before we start & then we start playing at 7:00.

We are usually done between 9:00 & 9:30 so it’s just about 2-hours out of your Thursday night. Doesn’t cost much to play either & the bigger the crowds, the bigger the pay-outs become so come on down Thursday night & have some fun & hopefully go home with more money than you came with.

Video Library

By Elaine Schnur If you like the movies, and most of us to do, you don’t have to go to the movies, the movies can come to you. We have over 1000 DVDs of the best movies made in the last 20 years and some even before that. We also show a current movie once a month in the starlight ballroom. This month we are

showing the movie THE GOOD LIAR starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen. All are welcome, there is no charge. The video library is open from 1 to 3 PM every Saturday in the clubhouse.

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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: Jim Hinrichs at 616-299-4357, 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

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# 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 2020:________

Contact: Susan Bell 714-454-9972

Tower – Advertising 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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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.

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.

March Birthdays & Anniversaries 3/1 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/13

Chuck Cline Neil Dorsey Cynthia Baron Gail Reeve Harry Christopher Suzanne Graham Bill Cahill Debbie Dix Bob Meyer Stan Lazarczyk

3/15 3/16 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/21

Mark Maaske James Ashe Herb Hopkins Nancy Davy Kathleen Quinn Laurie Sproule Denise Palazzo Don Soper Glenn Tointon Ellen Hopkins

3/22 3/23 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/30

Mike Newman Bob Lussi Janet Ragone Kevin Zimmerman Rosalee Arth Stephen Boucher Roseann Lippard Rita Immoor

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO...

3/1 3/2 3/16 3/20

Gerry & Ginnie Benjamins . . . . . 45 years Art & Kathy Hurlburt . . . . . . . . . . 46 years Al & DJ Lorentz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 years Mark & Charlene Maaske . . . . . . 44 years

3/23 3/28

David & Ruth Lugten. . . . . . . . . . 58 years Rick & Kim Manuel. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 years Roger & Darcie Rockenbaugh . . 44 years

Happy Birthday!

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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity

Location

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

Starlight Ballroom

North Pool North Pool Starlight Ballroom

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, 239-770-3838 Jackie Hinrichs, 616-916-7796 Marjorie Lord, 543-9072 Teddy Reid, 239-770-3838

Monday Exercise 10:00-10:45

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

10:00-10:45

10:00-10:45

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

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

Saturday

Sunday

7:00 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00

Marylou Buss, 612-718-7878 Dea Wells 283-5603

11:00-12:00 5:00-6:15

11:00-12:00

7:00 PM

11:00-12:15

Sports Billiards, Men’s Billiards, Women’s (Nov-Apr) Bocce (Nov-April) Bocce and Burgers Bowling For Fun Bowling League (Oct-Mar) Fun Couples Shuffleboard League Golf, Men’s 18 Hole League Golf, Men’s 9 Hole League Golf, Women’s 18 Hole League Golf, Women’s 9 Hole League

Call for location Shuffleboard Court

Horseshoes NEW Pickleball Ping Pong Shuffleboard

Horseshoe Court

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

Shuffleboard Court

Jacaranda Room

Punta Gorda

Harry Christopher, 997-7345 Ann DeGrande, 989-2206 Peggy Terrasi, 603-236-2209 peggyterrasi@gmail.com Janet DeCosmo, 239-776-9161 Cheryl DeCara, 543-8751 Dave Csuy, 770-6254 Darlene Brinker 586-431-0022 Bruce Johnson, 716-472-3860 Bart De Graaf, 599-4404 Paula La Freniere, 599-8024 Marlene DeGraaf 599-4004 Bob Brinker 586-431-0022 Dick & Denise Rose, 815-978-4907 Lois McDonnell, 505-228-1222 Jack Blevons, 731-0892 Darlene Brinker 586-431-0022 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Stan Young 731-3142 Lu Ann Brownell 802-522-5863

1:00-3:00 6:30-9:30 3:45-5:30 5:00 2:00 10:30 7:00 PM 8:00 9:00 8:30 8:30 open play

open play

7:00-9:00PM 9:00

2:30

open play

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

3:00 open play

Games Bingo, doors open at 6:00pm, sales end at 6:45pm (Oct-Mar) Bingo (all year) Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, Open Bunco, (*All year, 1st & 3rd Wed of each month) Canasta Dominoes Euchre Farkle Hand & Foot Card Game Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong May I Card Game Pinochle Rummi-kub Texas Hold ‘Em

Starlight Ballroom

Jack & Janet Blevons 731-0892

Starlight Ballroom Poinciana Room Jacaranda Room

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

Good Timers, (*1st Tues. of month)

Deloris Nelson, 731-9503 Ken Knight, 305-746-3782 Patti Watson, 608-358-7709 / Darcie Poinciana Ballroom Rockenbough, 239-938-6865 Jacaranda Room Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 Royal Palm Room Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Poinciana Room Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Poinciana Ballroom Ruth Anten, 997-9779 6:00-9:00 Jacaranda Room Betty Scheetz, 609-477-9147 Poinciana Room Donna Moore, 543-5262 1:00-4:00 Card Room II Marianne Denman, 543-5968 Card Room I Dianne Bevilacqua, 567-2234 Card Room I Rheta Kanen, 731-0809 7:00 Card Room II Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Jacaranda Room Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 1:00-4:00 Jacaranda Room Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Jacaranda Rroom Jean Cornwell 731-1580 Card room 1 Joette Fabbri, 239-560-3324 4:00 Other Activities and Clubs Starlight Ballroom Carolyn Bruggemann Mary Kay Tointon, 920-309-2121 Call for location Gay Dye, 614-861-0007 Across from bocce court Janet Ragone, 543-7818 9:00-12:00 David Adams, 508-284-6107 Starlight Ballroom Craft Room Nancy Davy, 239-599-4631 Ruth Ann, 239-292-6299 Jacaranda Room 10* Dorothy, 239-850-2306 Poinciana Room Liz Poniatowski, 800-2935

Del Tura MotorCycle Club Ride

ClubHouse Parking Lot Sheila & Tony Doublé - 239.628.7786

Blood Pressure Readings (before coffee) Card Making (Nov-Apr) Ceramics Choralaires, (Sep-Mar) Coffee & Social Hour Creative Writers Group (*2nd & 4th Thurs) Garden Club, (*1st Mon. of month)

NEW

Library, open every day Quilting/Sewing Club Video Corner (check hours in the Library) Wood Carving (Nov-May)

Starlight Ballroom Ceramic Room

Barb Jones, 543-6922 Kathleen Quigley, 543-1067 Wendy Wells, 309-264-9147 Elaine Schnur, (239) 464-0623 Bernie Forsey, 239-217-6024

6:00-10:00

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

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

1:00-4:00

1:00-5:00 6:00 6:45-10:00 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

2:00-3:30*

4:00* 1st & 3rd Sundays, 8 AM

AfterCoffee Hr 1:00-3:00 9:00-12:00

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$10 Free Play 4150 Handcock Bridge Parkway Lochmoor Plaza Next to Save A Lot

One Coupon Per Customer • $20 Play to be Elibigle Month of February, 2020

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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

CFC041684

E & M Mech.

BOB VIGER Reasonable Prices For All Your Plumbing Needs

239-878-0493

Classifieds

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

Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 543-1434 (oct19) “PRESSURE WASHING” - Houses, driveways, walkways. Call Del Tura Resident. Bob at 954-4481171 (aug/sept19) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, DEL TURA RESIDENT - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 543-1434 (oct19) LAMINATES - wood rot, power wash, int./ ext. painting, plumbing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 502-797-4395 or 502-797-4402. (jan20) AVON - products sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239-5671567(Home) or 631-838-4323 (Cell) (feb19)

HOUSECLEANING - Honest, dependable, efficient. Uses her own products. Excellent references.

Carol Ann 239-244-6526 (jun/ jul19) GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc. Del Resident. Call Linda 239-5601948. (mar19) ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS - zippers, hems, drapery work. Call Fran Baumberger at 941-685-1414. (feb19) I BUY - old coins, currency, stamps, jewelry, bullion and collectibles. Del Tura resident and national coin expert. Call Will 989-1757 (aug/sept19) JIM O’BRIEN IS BACK! - Complete Garage door and opener Sales and service 239-849-1644 (aug/ sept 19) AUDIO / VIDEO CONVERSION SERVICES - Convert your phonograph records, cassette and reel-to-reel audiotapes to CD or computer sound files. Convert your video tapes to DVD or YouTube videos.

Professional quality. Call David, 239-849-5113. (feb19) NEED A NOTARY? - Call Brenda Blasie, a Del Tura resident at 239-543-6104. (apr19)

New PHONE NUMBERS

YARD MAINTENANCE - Exterior house painting, pressure washing, roofs and gutters cleaned, weed control, mulching, hedge trimming.

Del Tura resident. Call Chuck LaFleur at 850-826-3499. (apr19) RATES for classified ads will be as follows: 2 to 3 lines is $8.00/mo, or $50.00 if you pay for one year; 4 to 5 lines is $13.00/mo, or $100.00 for one year; and 6 to 8 lines is $20.00 /mo. No ad over 8 lines will be accepted. Deadline is the 15th of each month. Place ads by calling: 941-349-0194 or 941-539-0205 email: islandvp@verizon.net We use only one page for the classified ads. “The Tower” does not inform you when classified ads expire. However; the expiration date is at the end of your ad in parenthesis (mo/yr). Please make checks payable to: Island Visitor Publishing, LLC DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

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

Janet and Tony Ragone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .856-693-8341

SAVE THE DATE

Great Lakes Pot Luck and Scavenger Hunt -- March 22, 2020 The Great Lakes Potluck and Scaveneger Hunt is back. Last year we had a wonderful turnout. Everyone had fun searching for red shoes, condoms and stealing flags. The food was delicious with every chef sharing their famous dishes. The event will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Tickets go on sale February 18 at coffee hour.

The golf cart scavenger hunt strts in the parking lot and potluck is in Starlight room at 5:30 PM. Ther will be prizes for the winning team.

Couples or singles welcome! Teams will be formed the day of the event.

Please call Darlene Brinker at 586-431-0022 or Linda Keep at 517-7751924 with any question.

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Annual Christmas Carols Spreading the Joy at Del Tura

By Priscilla Peterson Sometimes things have unplanned results. Every year I get the Christmas Spirit and have been part of a group that sings Christmas Carols at the homes of residents that have difficulty getting out. Our past host, Gail Reeves was unable to arrange it this year. With the help of several of our community members,

I was able to identify 10 residents to visit.

On December 18th, in the evening, 15 hardy souls set forth, even though the temperature was 51 degrees and the wind made it feel like the frozen North. We bundled up and went home to home singing carols. Several of these folks joined us in song. Many faced a lonely and joyless holiday. Their faces lit up

when we sang, and tears filled their eyes.

I won’t say we were great singers, but our hearts were touched by this experience and we all felt the spirit of the season. I (we) agree that the unplanned result was the joy we experienced. This is just one more reason I am proud to live in Del Tura. We care about our neighbors!

I hope your will join us next Christmas.

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Think about the possibilities! With $500, you could go on a cruise for two, use it toward a shopping spree, or buy a flat screen TV – just to name a few.

Invite your friends to live at Del Tura, and you could earn up to $500* when they purchase a new home.

Call 239-731-3330 for details! *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.

Cruise for two

Two laptops

Domestic flight

Outdoor Grill

Patio Set

Gazebo

Flat Screen TV

Shopping Spree

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By Ginny Benjamins

239-995-0995

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

FREE AC CHECK WITH THIS COUPON Must present coupon to redeem. $50 Value

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

Expires 2/2020

FISH

Fish News

Family Owned and Operated

Attention: FISH Volunteers, if for some reason, you have not yet received an invitation for the FISH volunteer luncheon in February, please call me immediately.

Ginnie Benjamins – 322-9863.

Attention: All residents can utilize FISH. It does not matter if you are a part time resident, a renter or if you live in Del Tura all the time. You do not have to be a member of the HOA. So,

Complete Auto Repair - Domestic and Foreign

Specializing in Air Conditioning

everyone in Del Tura can call FISH (997-3474) if you need a ride to an appointment, the grocery store, if you need some medical equipment, if your fruit tree needs picking. Also call if someone you know is hospitalized so our sunshine lady can send a card or two.

Call us if you know someone has passed away so we can offer some assistance. We are here to service everyone, but we do not always know if someone needs us, so call and let us know.

to reach us please call 997-FISH (997-3474)

FISH of Del Tura Service Hours YOUR NAME: ____________________________________________________________________ SERVICE PROVIDED:_____________________________________________________________

• Auto Electric • Brakes • Suspension • Free A/C Checks • And More...

PERSON SERVED:

_______________________________________________________________

DATE OF SERVICE: HOURS

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

LIST IT and

SELL IT

WITH US! These homes were sold quickly, many in less than

$99,000

608 Sierra Madre

$42,900

920 Via La Paz

$129,900

5442 San Luis Drive

$44,900

1301 San Miquel Lane

30 days!!

Call Betty Cornwell or Susan Manning-Beckner at

239-731-3330

$39,900

1026 La Paloma Blvd.

$119,900

4311 Lantana Circle

$139,900

727 Via Del Sol

$164,900

6101 Avenida Las Colinas

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Feb 15

Valentine’s Dance – Starlight Ballroom, 7 PM

Feb 19 Feb 21

Annual HOA/Election of Officers Meeting – Starlight Ballroom, 5 PM A Taste of Broadway – Starlight Ballroom

Feb 23

Del Tura Bike Night – ClubHouse Parking Lot, 4:30 PM

Feb 26

Movie Night – The Good Liar – 7 PM Starlight Ballroom

Feb 27

Blood Drive – ClubHouse – 9 AM – 1 PM

Feb 28

Disco Party Dance – Starlight Ballroom,

Feb 29

Del Tura Softball Appreciation – Starlight Ballroom,

Feb 29

Annual Block Party