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4 | The Columns Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • January 2020 • 941.349.0194 • www.TWHOA.net 18 | The Columns Island Visitor Publishing, LLC • April 2019 • 941.349.0194 • www.twhoa.net Shift HELP ? / Bob He� – (239) 215-2050 I Come to You! Tech Problems bob@suntechins�tute.com Our Services Whether you need help with your computer, smartphone, or automating your home — SunTech can help. Learn to make the best use of your Phone, Tablet, Smart Speaker & Computer! — $30/hr. + $10/home visit We’ll help you gure out what to buy, set it up & show you how to make the most of it. NEW—Help to Automate Your Home! Apple & Android Tablets & Phones Windows, Mac & Chromebooks Virus Removal & PC Tune-Ups Wireless Network & Internet Help Printer Setup & Support In Home Training & Support The Pickleball Team will be sponsoring a “Spring Carnival” event on Saturday, April 20th, at the Clubhouse. The evening will include carnival games, light snacks, music, dancing and a social event. BYOB. The event will run from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM. We hope everyone can join us for an evening of fun and companionship. Please see the poster in the Clubhouse. If you have a question, contact: Diane Gibson, 603-244-0536 AEROBICS Get your body moving in the Clubhouse with Richard Simmons!! Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 AM: - CARDIO 8:00 - 8:25 AM -TONING 8:25-8:40 AM (bring weights or water bottles) - FLOOR 8:40 - 8:50 AM (bring a mat) - BALANCE 8:50-9:00 AM Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:45 PM: - CARDIO 12:45 -1:10 PM - TONING 1:10-1:25 PM (bring weights or water bottles) - FLOOR 1:25-1:35 PM (bring a mat) - BALANCE 1:35-1:45 PM Come for all the sessions or one of the segments that you are interested in. For more information contact Lynn Makia 513-476-2465 or Barb Simonson 541-840-4430 PICKLEBALL TEAM Attention All Tara Woods Golfers: There will be a golf meeting at the Clubhouse on Saturday, April 27th, at 9:30 AM, to discuss the upcoming Golf League. Please bring any questions to the meeting for discussion. Look forward to seeing everyone there. Larry Baldwin • 913-945-0016 GOLF So, Ladies and Gentlemen…I have to tell you that this will be my favorite year. Why, you ask? First off, it is like perfect eyesight 20/20. You know perfectly clear. And for another thing just look at the year we are in 2020!!! It sounds so much like the future years we heard when we watched SCI-FI movies. Then there’s – it is so very easy to type – 2020. See, it is the little things in life that make me happy.
Speaking of the little things in life – volunteering can sometimes be a little thing. Like helping someone in or out of a door. Checking on a neighbor who you know is struggling. Slowing down in traf c in order to be a safe driver. And seeing if a group like the Entertainers, need help for their upcoming show. You know, something easy and possibly a little thing.
We are always looking for additional helpers, if not for the current play, surely the next one coming up. Check in with Polly Brown, Janet Daly or Pat Dunning – see what little thing you can do as a volunteer in your Community.
Now to the real reason for this article about the Entertainers. In January our play “She Was Only Marginally Modest or Have You No Shame” is in a critical time of getting off book. If you are now or have been an actor or stand-in, you know exactly how scary these words are. This is a tough month; so, have some compassion for these Entertainers for the next few weeks. They are under a lot of stress. To help alleviate this stress, do a little thing like invite one or more of them to a party to get their minds off the “book”. See doing a little thing can be fun!
Remember to save the date – Friday, March 13 th , or Saturday, March 14 th , for our community’s stage production of “She Was Only Marginally Modest or Have You No Shame” (there you will get to use that perfect eyesight – 20/20).
A reminder to all – the next Entertainers meeting is January 18 th , after Saturday Morning Coffee – make a note and then show up. Again, a little thing, be part of something productive.
“Cinema is a literature of images; Theatre is a literature of ideas.” Peter Glenville Pat Dunning, Stage Manager for the Entertainers
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Financial Moves for Life’s ‘Inflection Points’
You’ve probably heard or read about inflection points. The term has a specific definition in mathematics, but it’s also used widely to describe historical or technological events, such as the Industrial Revolution or the creation of the internet – events that changed human existence in some important way. However, you have personal inflection points, too – and when they occur, you’ll need to make the right financial moves.
Here are four of the most important of these inflection points, along with suggestions on dealing with them:
Marriage – When you get married, you and your spouse will need to discuss a variety of financial issues: What assets and liabilities do you each bring to the marriage? Should you combine your finances or continue with separate accounts? Is one of you a “saver” while the other is a “spender”? Do you share similar investment philosophies, or is one of you much more aggressive than the other? You don’t necessarily have to agree on everything, but you should at least try to gain enough knowledge so you can avoid unpleasant surprises, such as hidden debts, and find enough common ground so your household can advance toward your common financial goals. New child – When you welcome a new child into your family, you’ll need to make sure you have adequate life insurance. You’ll also want to review the beneficiary designations on any existing insurance policies, as well as on your IRA and 401(k). And if you can afford it, you may want to start contributing to a college fund, possibly using a 529 savings plan, which can provide you with tax advantages as you put money away for your child’s higher education. Divorce – It’s unfortunate, but true: Divorce is still pretty common, and it’s neither pleasant nor cheap. You might not be able to avoid some of the costs, such as lawyers’ bills, but if you and your ex-spouse can work together amicably, you both may be able to avoid serious finan- cial disruptions. You’ll need to work out how to divide your financial assets, paying attention to beneficiary designations, which you may well need to change. Also, as a newly single individual, you may need to review and revise your long-term investment strategy to accommodate changes in your goals and your retirement income. Retirement – By the time you retire, you will have hopefully been investing in your IRA and 401(k) or other retirement plan for several de- cades. But once you do retire, you’ll need to determine how much you can afford to withdraw each year from your various retirement ac- counts. Your withdrawal rate will depend on your age, your asset level and your retirement lifestyle. And you’ll also want to consider other issues: Are you prepared to deal with health care costs? Even with Medicare, these costs may be higher than they were when you were work- ing. And how about your estate plans? Are they up to date? Have you protected your family from the possibility of your estate going through the time-consuming, expensive and public process of probate? You may need to work with your financial, tax and legal advisors to develop an effective estate strategy.
By making smart decisions following your own inflection points, you can ease the transitions in your life – wherever life takes you.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
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