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The Columns | 23 www.TWHOA.net • 941.349.0194 • March 2020 • Island Visitor Publishing, LLC ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS
BINGO AT TARA WOODS Be one of the winners at our Tuesday night BINGO. And you can win more than once during the night! If your eyesight isn’t as good as it once was, now you can play too. We have really BIG game packs and “Specials” that are 8 ½” x 11” with 2” numbers. No additional charge for the ticket that can make you the “King” or the “Queen” for the night and earn you even more money on all game sheets. Game packets are sold with either 6 game squares per sheet or 9 game squares. The “Special” game papers have 3 game squares. Buy as many as you’d like! Our Tuesday night BINGO session consists of 14 regular games and 6 “Special” games We also have “Hot Ball” prizes of $50.00 or more and a “Social” raffle. Sales STOP at 6:45 PM. Come join the fun.
Ping Pong is every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00! PING PONG
PICKLEBALL Come play the fastest growing sport! October thru April court schedule: GENERAL PLAY 8:00 – 9:30 AM – Sun thru Fri; 9:00 – 10:30 AM – Sat; 4:00 – 7:00 PM – Sun thru Sat The above times are open to everyone at any level. RESERVED PLAY –If you would like to get a group together at any other time of the day and play, check the schedule that is posted outside court two. Sign your name in the appropriate available box for the time you would like to reserve. Would you like to learn how to play? Contact Lynn Makia (513)476-2465 or Diane Gibson (603)244-0536.
BOCCE Mondays at 3:00 PM Tuesdays at 9:00 AM No need to sign up Don’t need a partner New teams chosen every week ~ Easy to learn Questions: call Frank Millette 543-2954
BUNCO Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Card Room. Cost is $3.00.
Will you have the first Bunco or the last, or the most? Will you have the most wins, or the most losses? If you do, the prize money will be yours! Come join the fun. Questions: call Polly Brown 731-1614
HORSESHOES Every Friday at 1:00 PM At the Horseshoe Pits. Come join us for fun and laughs.
AGGRAVATION Meets in the Clubhouse Card Room at 7:00 PM on Monday and Thursday nights. The game consists of 11 hands and is easy to learn. Eight quarters gets you in. Come join the fun and play a great card game.
MAH JONGG Come join the Mah Jongg group. Do not know how to play? We teach the first three Mondays of the month. We have a great time. Come & join us on Mondays 12:00- 3:00 PM. The Happy Ladies of Mah Jongg.
CRIBBAGE There’s a “new” game at Tara Woods. If you hear someone say, “fifteen two fifteen four” and you don’t think they’ve lost a screw or two, come and join us in the Card Room every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a few games of Cribbage. The arrangement is fairly flexible since Cribbage can be played by 2 or 3 or 4 players. Just be there by 2 PM. Cards, cribbage boards and fun will be provided. Contact John D’Amico at 239-731-7928 or danyyankees1@comcast.net.
EXERCISE FOR SENIORS Have You Had Enough Of The Rain??? Well Now Is The Time To Get Up And Get Going Again. Join Your Friends And Neighbors At Our New Exercise Class For Seniors Led By Curtis Adams (On Video). Those Who Have Experienced Curtis For The Past 3 Months Are Excited About All The Exercises And That All Levels Of Experience And Ability Can Participate. This Is A Total Body Workout That Can Be Done Standing Or Sitting Down. It Includes Stretching, Balance, Cardio And Light Weights. Classes Are Held Tuesday And Thursday In The Clubhouse At 8AM Or 12:30PM. Come Join Us And See For Yourself!!!!! For More Information Contact Lynn Makia 513-476-2465 Or Barb Simonson 541-840-4430
POKER, ANYONE ? LADIES! DO YOU PLAY POKER? How long has it been since you’ve played with friends? Did you know there’s a game every Monday night at the Clubhouse just for the ladies? Well, we really don’t have a “No Boys Allowed!!!” Rule, but men usually don’t like to play with wild cards and we do. But they’re welcome to play as long as they are willing to “play like girls”. It is most likely the least stressful and least expensive poker you can play around here! It’s a good night to socialize with the ladies and make new friends with the girls who like to play poker. The stakes are very low.
Call Polly Brown, 731-1614, if you’d like to join us – she’ll fill you in on the details or answer any questions you may have.
EUCHRE CLUB Meets on Wednesday Nights In the Clubhouse Card Room at 7:00 PM. 50¢ to buy in, but offers some “big” prize money!
BRIDGE The Bridge group is looking for bridge players. We meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in the Card Room. Call Beth Ferris at 543- 6295 or Pauline Young, 239-997-5984 first if you are interested in playing with this
friendly group. We’d like to have you join us. Beth Ferris
HAND AND FOOT CARD CLUB Come join the group for a fun-filled afternoon of cards! We meet on Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Card Room. Don’t know how to play the game? EASY! We will teach you! It is easy to learn. Questions: contact George Stelling, 731-6709
GAME NIGHT Every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Different games can be played(All are easy to Learn) LEFT – CENTER – RIGHT (dice- 3-coin buy-in)(win- ner-take-all each game) CONTRACT RUMMY (similar to Aggravation) (6 quarter buy-in) 31 (card game) (3 dime buy-in each game) (winner-take-all each game) For more information call Polly Brown at (239) 731-1614 BOOK DISCUSSION Thursday, March 5th, at 1:30 PM 2760 Steamboat Loop Join us to talk about the books we have been enjoying and maybe borrow one you would like to read. Newcomers welcome. Questions: Call Marilyn Workman 239-543-1168
CERAMICS Mondays – 12:00 Noon Ceramics is held in the Ceramics Room by the Tennis Courts. We are there every Monday at 12:00 Noon. For more information and for firing of the kiln please contact Bonnie Abend, 217-0707, or Janelle Wissler, 770-2686. We hope you will come and participate in making ceramics with us. Come join the fun. Bonnie Abend TENNIS ANYONE? Join other tennis players every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00-10:30 AM for friendly Tennis. LINE DANCING Line Dance Class Come join us for lots of fun and great exercise! Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Clubhouse Starting November 1st Barb Goodhue 517-404-8063
SHILOH SPEAKS Happy Saint Paddy’s Day! So, I am out on the hunt for Leprechauns this month! It’s quite challenging and I haven’t seen one yet. However, Bailey had said he’d seen them, so I’ll keep looking!
Happy Tails, until next month!
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Our next meeting is Saturday, March 14th.
This year’s luncheon is: Tentatively reserved at Magnolia for Friday, March 27th. As a reminder, the Garden Club Luncheon is open to Garden Club members Only! Of course, if you have Family or Friends visiting, they are also welcome to come.
What a GREAT time to join; dues are ONLY $5.00, and you would be part of the group that is responsible for:
The Fashion Show, The Craft Fair and The Trash and Treasure. I promise, no one will force you to do any gardening.
A sign-up sheet for the luncheon will be in the Clubhouse with all the details. As a heads up, this year’s Fashion Show is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 20th, so please
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mark your calendars.
Lots of new people in the park. Ladies, have you ever thought about being a model? We need models for the November fashion show; it’s lots of fun and you get to wear the newest fashions. If interested, either join the club or contact me.
Please take time to visit the Butterfly Garden. Linda and John Hoos continue to do such a great job.
Did you know: If you look closely in the Butterfly Garden, you can see the larva on the various leaves of the special plants chosen for this reason and even get a glimpse of the pupa.
All of the plants in the Butterfly Garden are chosen specifically for the butterflies needs in the different stages of their life – even the muddy fountain, since butterflies (mostly male butterflies) get nutrients from the mud which they pass to the female thru mating. These nutrients help increase the chance of passing their genes to another generation.
As Linda likes to say, “life is constantly going on in the Garden”. It’s a wonderful thought and we are lucky if we get to see it.
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What to plant Annuals: Plant heat tolerant annuals for color such as crossandra, gazania, melampodium, and zinnia, that will last into fall.
Bulbs: Plant gladiola corms 6” apart and 4” deep and stake as they grow. Plant caladiums for a showy tropical display all summer.
Herbs: In addition to their culinary value, many herbs are ornamental and attract butterflies to the garden.
Vegetables: Warm season crops, such as sweet corn, cucumber, watermelon, and pepper, should be planted now for late spring harvest.
What to do Trees and shrubs: Prune when new growth begins after the end of the dormant season. To guard next season’s blooms, begin pruning after the last flowers fade but before new buds.
Mulch: Renew or add mulch in landscape beds to reduce weeds and retain moisture. Fertilize lawns: If not done in February, fertilize lawns this month.
Pests: Monitor landscape plants for insects, especially for the presence of aphids on tender new growth. Insects become more active during warm weather.
Fertilize: palms and ornamental shrubs if not done last month. Choose a fertilizer based on each plant’s needs.
Examine lawns for problems: Identify damaging insects and spot treat early to prevent widespread damage. Rule out cultural problems, such as irrigation failure, before treatment.
Tropical and subtropical fruits: Add variety and interest to the landscape and table with exotic fruits.
Excerpts from the University of Florida Gardening Calendar available on-line.
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CLUBHOUSE MINISTRIES For new residents of Tara Woods and existing residents too, the Clubhouse Ministries invite you to join one of their Bible study classes, which are held in the Clubhouse Meeting Room every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. These meetings give you an opportunity to make new friends as you study the Scriptures in relaxed and enjoyable surroundings. We are a non-denominational group. No need to make reservations, folks! Just stop by any Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. Come join us! Ann Scott
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