Tara Woods - April 2017

THE COLUMNS Vol. 28 No. 4

Tara Woods Homeowners Association – www.twha.us

April 2017

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“DRINKING HABITS” IN TARA WOODS! In Tara Woods? Not possible!

But, yet, the Entertainers brought to life the story of nuns making award-winning wine at the convent. Again our actors, crew and all the support from the many people working together created a great theater experience. We want to say, “thanks” again for all who came and enjoyed two great nights on stage. There really is the “Magic of Tara Woods”. ~Pat Dunning

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MANAGER’S CORNER “Think of all the beauty still left gate is open between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. DO NOT around you and be happy.”

LEAVE ANY APPLIANCES OR Anne Frank CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS The Home Of The Quarter has OUT FOR THE TRASH TO PICK been chosen and the winner of a UP. THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN $50 gift card went to the Doward’s SINCE IT IS NOT CONTRACTED FOR THEM TO DO SO. on Savannah Road, Lot #130.

Regarding the permanent guest We wanted to take the time to thank you in advance for picking list left with the Guard Gate – up after your dogs; also, for not Please limit the number of names throwing cigarette butts on the on the list to no more than five.

Please check your light post and ground. Thanks for keeping the mail post. Make sure all lights are community beautiful.

Any household items that are be- working and that the post is in good ing replaced are the responsibility clean condition. If a new post is needed, call the Office and a new of the owner to dispose of.

If you are buying a new appli- one will be delivered to your driveance, please have the store deliver- way. It is your responsibility to reing the new appliance remove and place same.

As per the prospectus, vehicles take the old one with them. Any new construction materials are to are not to be on streets, lawns, vabe disposed of either by the con- cant lots or undeveloped portions tractor or by the homeowner. These of the community at any time. can be brought to the back of Tara If additional parking is needed, Woods and put in the dumpster please use the parking lot in front or alongside of the dumpster; the of the Clubhouse.

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Invite your friends to live at Tara Woods, and you could earn up to $500* when they purchase a new home. Call 239-731-1011 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 239-731-1011 for more details.

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COLUMNS STAFF

FROM THE PRESIDENT March Madness at Tara Woods is now behind us, and we look forward to a calmer April. I hope you took advantage of as many of the fun events as possible that were offered in March.

Looking ahead to November, the Board of Directors will be sponsoring the Community Opportunity Fair to be held on Saturday, November 18th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM in the Clubhouse. The time was changed to an early afternoon event as the result of the feedback from last year. Hopefully, this new time will give more opportunity for people to attend.

Last year’s event was well received and the groups that participated indicated that it was not only fun, but successful – even if they reached just one person.

Hopefully, even more groups will participate this year. The goal is to have every group, club, sport, game, etc. represented at a table to promote their activity and inspire new members. We hope the many new residents in the community, as well as all residents or renters

who are interested in trying something new, will come and see all the opportunities in the community for fun and friendship.

There is a short application to fill out with your group’s information and any requests you may have for the event. There will be a poster in the Clubhouse with the forms available, and reminders of the event will be in future Columns.

The Board continues to function as your voice with management. Directors Lou Dunning and Nancy Wuebbeler meet with our new manager, Darlene Bradley, on a regular basis to promote your concerns and seek resolutions.

Their detailed reports are presented at the Association meetings.

The Board voted to change their meetings to the first Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM to better accommodate board members’ schedules.

At the March Association meeting I called the members’ attention to a letter I wrote to Stephen Braun, Co-President and COO of

Hometown America. Basically, it was an effort to seek answers to the many questions residents are asking about the impact the additional new homes and residents will have on our community amenities and recreation areas as they now exist. The letter is posted on the back bulletin board, if you want to read it. The Association will be made aware when I receive a reply.

Thank you to Director, Lou Dunning, for bringing the Mentoring Program for at-risk youth to our attention at the March 25th Saturday Coffee meeting. If you can give one hour a month it can make a significant difference in the life of a young person. To hear more please attend this Coffee meeting.

The next meeting of the Association is on Monday, April 10th at 7:00 PM. This will be the last Association meeting until October. I look forward to seeing you there.

Janet Daly

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Gary and Bonnie Dixon are new part-time residents at 19702 Charleston Circle. They are originally from Maryland. Gary is retired as owner of a trucking company, and Bonnie is retired from teaching. They both enjoy golf and reading. Bonnie also enjoys counted cross stitch, scrabble, creative memories and playing

cards, but not bridge. They are both interested in computer class.

They have four children and seven grandchildren. They are very happy to be here.

Ginnie Pontarelli is a new full-time resident at 2876 Steamboat Loop; she is originally from Rhode Island, but has lived and taught in Lehigh Acres for 16

years. She is retired from the Lee County School System. Ginnie enjoys bocce, reading, the beach and travel. She has two children and three grandchildren.

Welcome to Tara Woods Joanne Byrne

EDITOR: Barbara J. Roland (Barbara_Roland@comcast.net)

ASSISTANTS: Linda Engel, Mary Ellen Gold, and Marcia Poveromo PHOTOGRAPHY: Mark Burke, Ann Kabbas, & Pat Sparany CALENDAR: Polly Brown CIRCULATION: Gail Sanfilippo, Manager COORDINATORS: Stuart & Belle Berman, Bill Black, Agatha Breen, Pat & Lou Dunning, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey, Bob Kuhns, Sharie and Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn, Kathy & Roger Rafferty, Ed Simko, George Stelling, Lori Thomas, Susan Uccello, & Julia Wehrung.

ALTERNATES: Claudette & Mark Burke, Joanie Byrnes, Joanne & Bob Byrne, Al Dion, Sandy Schuelke, Vic Sharps, & Sandy Whitaker REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article.

Lou Dunning, Tara Woods Homeowners Association Liaison 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 Tara Woods. The Columns is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/September.

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Activities, Sports & Clubs can be found on pages: 11, 16, 17, 18 and 22, and 26.

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State Club information can be found on pages: 12 and 13 Please note that the April 2017 Calendar will be inserted this month. Thank you!

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tion about our community and the The next orientation will not be surrounding area. A large packet until Saturday, November 11 at containing the Homeowners As- 10:30 AM. sociation Guidelines, hurricane We look forward to seeing you. preparation tips, and lots of other Donna Phillips, 731-5802, and important and interesting informa- Bev Bayer, 464-9668. tion will be handed out to all who attend.

CARE BOXES FOR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Sending a big thank you to all who helped with the boxes for the service men and women. Many contributed, baked cookies, helped pack the boxes, etc., and it is very much appreciated. As one relative said as he gave me the name and address of his loved one, it means so much to them when they receive boxes of cookies and treats, and they know that others care and are thinking about them. Many share the items with others in their unit, too.

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FMO NEWS One of our residents made an interesting observation regarding membership in the FMO. He commented that we think nothing about purchasing homeowner’s insurance to protect our homes, automobile insurance to protect our cars, or life insurance to protect our family. Yet, we will not invest $25.00 for a one-year membership in FMO or $65.00 for a three-year membership in FMO to protect our wallet.

What did he mean by that? The FMO is our voice in Tallahassee.

When the Legislature wanted to put a sales tax on our lots for the

second time in the last several years, it was the FMO that stopped it. When Citizens Insurance refused to insure our sheds and overhangs, it was the FMO that went to bat for its membership.

Unfortunately, the membership in the FMO is in decline. There are several reasons for this. The main reason is that our membership is moving away and not telling the new owners about FMO. There are also people that feel it is not their responsibility. It belongs to someone else. The problem is that someone else could cost us significant amounts of monies over

a short period.

For those of you who stepped up to the plate, whether it was a one-year, three-year or renewal, THANK YOU. It is truly appreciated. Membership applications are on the back bulletin board along with envelopes to mail your completed applications. Information is also there to remind you what the FMO has done for YOU lately.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the FMO, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Stuart Berman

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

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We have lost some dear friends lately: • Edward Gatens on 1/26, • Carolyn Bishop on 2/6, • Jane Long on 2/12, and • Joseph Bibeau on 3/9.

Many of you seem to be in recovery mode – but those who are still under medical care are: • Jean Bibeau who had quadruple bypass surgery on 2/24, and • Harriet Bush who is being “rehabbed” at Manor Care in Ft. Myers for a broken clavicle.

Please send cards or good wishes their way to speed their recoveries and please let me know of any others who may be in need of some cheer at this time.

All the rest of you – stay well!!

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CORRECTIONS TO THE CURRENT TARA WOODS DIRECTORY APRIL 2017 If you need to make any changes, additions or corrections to your listing, please call Polly Brown at 731-1614 to be included in the next monthly update and next year’s directory.

2833 Darwin Street, Lot #527 2833 Darwin Street, Lot #527 19517 Charleston Circle, Lot #6 19702 Charleston Circle, Lot #77 19702 Charleston Circle, Lot #77 2617 Macon Circle, Lot # 227 2876 Steamboat Loop, Lot #289 19789 Kara Circle, Lot #480

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19687 Savannah Road, Lot #124 2834 Darwin Street, Lot #507

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JOKE OF THE MONTH A driver was stuck in a traffic jam on the highway outside Washington D.C. Nothing was moving.

Suddenly, a man knocks on the window.

The driver rolls down the window and asks, “What’s going on?”

“Terrorists have kidnapped Congress, and they are asking for a $100 million dollar ransom. If their demands aren’t met they are going to douse them all in gasoline and set them on fire. We are going from car to car looking for donations.”

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BAILEY SPEAKS

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Hi everybody, my name is Bailey; I am a retired Service Dog from my owner, Lorie Thomas’ late husband.

I now reside in Tara Woods. Yes, I am a retired West Highland White Terrier – after all I am 11 years old. If you take 7 years to each human year, I would be 77 years young (I’m old enough??).

Anyway, after scratching behind my one ear (not fleas, mind you), I’m putting my paw prints down once a month in the Columns (actually my owner is writing it for me. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?). Every month I’ll be trying to give you little reminders (don’t think otherwise) for my fellow dogs – a recipe, tips, activities in our area and other interesting points of interest. I’m almost like a Dear Abby except I’m Dear Yappy, in other words, “Bailey speaks”. If your four-footed furry friends have a birthday for the upcoming month of the Columns, throw me a bone (no later than the 10th of the month before). I mean, drop a small note with their name, birthday, and age; I’ll give them a good birthday howl along with Paws Up for their special day.

Well enough for Bailey Speaks for this month. Except, I don’t want to bark up the wrong tree…but

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PLEASE HAVE YOUR OWNER PICK UP AFTER YOU… and Just a good reminder: Our Tara Woods speed limit is 20 mph.

Let’s keep it safe so that our owners walking us, their four-footed furry friends, can enjoy a good day’s outing.

Till next month, Happy Tails, Bailey, 2552 Macon Circle Happy April Birthdays – PAWS UP for: Triska – 8 yrs (she’s a cat) – oh well!

Lorie Thomas

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The New England Club will hold its Bon Voyage party on S a t u r d a y, April 15th at 5:00 PM. In lieu of our traditional YankeeRed Sox game gathering, we will be having a cook-out and sports themed party. Hot dogs, hamburg-

ers and ice cream sundaes will be provided by the Club. We are asking Last Names A-K to bring appetizers and Names starting with L-Z to bring salads/side dishes. Please sign up on the appropriate sheet, according to your last name, and those bringing salads/sides, please indicate what you will be making.

We will be playing bean bag baseball, men vs. women, golf, football toss, as well as some sports themed puzzlers.

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Please feel free to dress for the theme, i.e., Yankees, Red Sox gear, or whatever team you are a fan of.

As always, sign-ups are mandatory and please do so no later than Monday, April 10th.

Bring Your Own Beverage and raffles. Hope to see you all there!

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Mary was secretary of our Club for two years. Mary and Ken moved to New Mexico to be close to their family. We wish them well on their new adventure!

Upcoming events for the Club include: * Brunch on April 9th at the

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MIDWEST CLUB C a n you bel i e v e that this will be our last meeting for the 2016-2017 Season!?!! I do not know where it went. Thank you all for your participation. We

need to start planning for the next Season. Be thinking of some great ideas.

The April meeting will be held on FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH at 5:00 PM. Dinner will be provided by the Club: Hamburgers, bratwurst, potato salad, beans and a dessert

There will be a sign-up sheet posted on the Bulletin Board at the Clubhouse. PLEASE sign up on the sheet posted in the Clubhouse. A count is needed to be able to purchase the amount of food needed.

Arlene Greene, Secretary

NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY CLUB be going out-to-lunch. Watch the Bulletin Board for the sign-up sheet for this outing. As always, everyone from New York and New Jersey is welcome to attend our meetings and events. New residents, renters and visitors are especially welcome. I look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, April 8th and on Saturday, April 30th.

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Thank you to Mary and Bill Nothnagel and all their helpers for organizing the Club Birthday celebration in March. It was a fun time with great food – as usual. “Happy Birthday”, again, to all our Club members.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Lobster Fest with the New England Club this year.

Hopefully, this is just a hiatus for

this year and we can look forward to it next year. The Club opted to keep the Saturday, April 8th date and have an Hors’doeuvres Party. New members, John and Linda Hoos, will be the hosts. The sign-up sheet for this meeting is hanging on the Club Bulletin Board, as well as the helper sign-up sheet. This is Bring Your Own Beverage, as well as plates, plasticware, etc., and a hearty appetizer to s hare. Bring a few extra dollars to play “Show-Me-the-Money”.

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TARA’S TREASURES

Sharon and Ron Davidson are a classy couple. Everything about the Davidsons stand out, their attitude, their style, their spirit, their talents, etc. Even their home on Steamboat Loop (which was specially ordered from Palm Harbor), is outstanding and tastefully, beautifully

decorated.

They were both born in Mattoon, Illinois. Sharon came from a musical family. Her grandmother played the organ and taught Sharon and her sister to harmonize. They were so good that the two young girls sang on the radio station, WLBH. Sharon majored in Arts, Music and Speech,

but once she became a mother to her 3 children she sacrificed her musical career to raise and be with her children. However, in later years, she sang at the Weddings and Funerals for friends.

Ron’s father was Chief of Police, a State Trooper and attended FBI school under Hoover! When Ron was

AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Twenty-one residents attended the AARP Smart Driver Course offered in the Tara Woods Clubhouse on February 24th.

The course provided a review of driving skills and technique, as well as strategies and tips to help you adjust to normal age-related changes that may affect your driving ability. Research shows that as a result of completing the course, most people make positive changes to their driving behaviors. After completion of the course, all participants received a certificate that may make them eligible to receive an auto insurance discount for 3 years. This course was arranged in Tara Woods through your Homeowners Association.

8 years old he was afflicted with Polio and in the summer of 1945 he was in a Polio ward with 12 other boys.

He missed all of third grade but was able to rejoin his classmates in fourth grade because he studied so hard in the summer! What a good, motivated student! In High School, Ron was President of his class, a sports star, and was Lt. Colonel in ROTC. He later majored in pre-engineering at Eastern Illinois College and then transferred to the University of Illinois to continue his studies in civil engineering.

The young couple met in high school – Ron being a basketball player and Sharon a cheerleader.

They dated other people but eventually married, and people said it would NEVER last. However, they fooled everyone, and this June they will celebrate 60 years of a loving marriage.

Ron had an illustrious career with the Railroad – NY Central, becoming Penn Central and then Conrail RR. He was with them for 34 years.

Because Ron was responsible for purchasing and building, the family moved frequently – to Sharonville, OH (where Sharon lived on Sharon Drive!); Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; and Charleston, WV. Fortunately, they were able to reside in Indianapolis for many years and the 3 children were schooled there. Sharon worked part-time in the school system and was able to closely supervise her children. A task well done!

Sharon and Ron have many accomplishments, but their 3 children

are their proudest. Their young boys were always building tree houses, forts, and shacks, and now son, Ron, who lives in Naples, FL, has his own company, Davidson Home Builders. He tears down million dollar homes and builds multi-million dollar mansions. He is blessed with a wife and daughter.

Tony lives in Floyd Knobs, IN. He, too, has his own construction company, building and remodeling houses. He, also, is blessed with a wife and daughter.

Their granddaughter has given them two special great-granddaughters, Tinley and Paisley.

Shari, their youngest, lives in Fort Lauderdale and successfully works for the Berkeley Group Management. Shari’s son, Cody, lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

In 1994, Sharon and Ron came to Tara Woods and have been on the tennis teams for 22 years; they also bowl and are members of the Midwest Club. At {almost} 80 they still bike and play tennis!

Sharon performed in the Entertainers and the Chorus for many, many years. Their daughter remarked after one show, “I never knew my mother could sing like that!”

The Davidsons are another example of the special people who live in Tara Woods! Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary!

Mary Nothnagel

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APPRECIATION DAY AT TARA WOODS Tara Woods Office staff and volunteers combined to make for a grand Appreciation Day sponsored by Hometown America. The day started early with coffee and bakery items followed by a challenging poker run. After a light lunch “let the games begin”. Residents tried their hand at numerous games while enjoying the camaraderie and a good laugh or two under a beautiful sunny Florida day. A very popular Free Bingo followed with cash prizes provided by Tara Wood Bingo. After a little rest, it was time for a wonderful evening of music and dancing.

Highlighting the evening were numerous and wonderful prizes donated by many area businesses. In addition, Hometown America supplied many delightful gifts. Community Manager Darlene Bradley MC’d the event which included the presentation of an award/plaque to Doug and Debbie Objartel for their many years of service to Tara Woods. The evening also included a wonderful tribute delivered by Irene Dorr for the 2017 Appreciation Day Honoree, Shirley Ringleben. Shirley embodies all the best that is the “Magic of Tara Woods”. Thank you again to Hometown America, the hardworking committee, the many volunteers and all the residents who enjoyed a Grand Day! Lou Dunning

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MAGIC SOFTBALL UPDATE As we come to the close of another softball season, the MAGIC can celebrate some great accomplishments. Even though our win/loss record wasn’t our best; yet, the season was very thrilling, producing many more runs than in prior years. This was really shown in the March 13th game against Old Bridge with Magic winning 15 to 10.

It has been a MAGICal journey especially with our new “Rookies”. A great big “chest bump” to all the coaching staff and fellow teammates.

And as the MAGIC players train and prepare for next season, we ask that all the Tara Woods MAGIC fans have a safe and wonderful summer so we can see your smiling faces in the stands next year! Thank you for your dedicated support at our games.

We would also like to thank Janet and George Daly for the music which enhanced the games; even the other teams and their fans enjoyed the music.

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TENNIS ASSOCIATION MEETING The Tennis Association had many things to discuss and vote upon at their meeting on February 26th. It began with a big round of applause and kudos to Val and Paul Roderick and Jon and Mary Ellen Gold for arranging the dinner, Fred Puhlfuerst and Janice Johnston for the courtside

snacks, and Warren and Linda Engel for their tireless work at setting up the monthly Round Robins. We all looked forward to the next Round Robin which was held on March 26th when Carole Neveu and Connie

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Nearly ideal weather conditions prevailed as 20 tennis players enjoyed our February 22nd Round Robin. Everyone seemed to have a good time on the courts.

After our Tennis Association Meeting, Val & Paul Roderick served Chicken Pierogis, Cole Slaw, and a special Russian dessert; this meal was enjoyed by 29 people. The courtside refreshments served during our tennis play were provided by Fred Puhlfuerst and Janice Johnston.

Our last Round Robin of the season was scheduled for Sunday, March 26th. The dinner was to be hosted by Carole Neveu and Connie Lessard. The courtside refreshments were to be provided by Liz

Wilson. – Linda Engel TENNIS LEAGUES WOMEN’S LEAGUE As of this writing (March 3rd), we are in a battle with Pine Lakes for second place in the SWIFT League, which will actually be over by the time you read this article. We have four more matches scheduled in March, with our last match of the season on March 23rd. We will post our final standings in the May issue of the Columns.

Our end-of-season Round Robin is at Herons Glen and our Luncheon is at Six Lakes – both scheduled for Thursday, March 30. Both events are well attended and are enjoyed by everyone who attends. – Linda Engel MEN’S LEAGUE Red League The Red Team is trying to improve its position in the league. We are working at every practice to develop our skills. Reaction time, racket control, mind and body are all important areas that always need attention. We have five more games this season and hope to win enough to show we are on the way up. – Fred Puhlfuerst White League

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Neveu will remain as Treasurer, and Arlene Franchini will be our new Director-at-Large.

Frank Neveu reported that Darlene Bradley has been very responsive to all our requests and the lights will be repaired. The nets have already been replaced. The fence is in the process of being fixed and the bathroom areas have been cleaned.

Thank you, Frank and Darlene!

Lakes and Woods Triathlon I want to extend heartfelt THANKS to all who participated in the Tennis Triathlon held on March 5th. A total of 66 participants took the courts in three neighboring communities – Tara Woods, Lake Fairways, and Pine Lakes.

We all enjoyed the warmth of collective fellowship, and afterwards, finger foods here in our Clubhouse.

Together, our efforts provided another venue of good tennis and communal sharing, helping to revive, enrich and promote generatively within the tennis communities in general. Looking forward to next year and making it even better, if possible. Hugs to you all. – Dakota Windancer A Musical Caribbean Tour Friday, March 31st, was the date the Tennis Association held its first

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The White Team is having a great year!! We were at #8 out of 10 teams. We played four matches since our last publication, and after playing our hearts out we are still at #8 out of 10 teams. Seems like our transmission is broken and we can’t seem to go forward. Oh well – there is always next month – (or maybe next year!!) – Still trying. – Royce La Liberty Blue League We are now tied for third place and have an excellent shot at moving ahead to end the season with a solid third place. As of this writing (March 3rd) two games remain. The weather has been outstanding, and all of our players are in top form.

Just a brief note I would like to share with everyone: During a break in a game I watched last week, a player on the opposing team leaned over the chain link fence separating the courts from the spectators and said in a loud voice to the Tara Woods spectators and cheering section, “You guys are the greatest; I only wish we had a similar turn-out for our team. You have no idea how much it means to the players”. Ain’t that the truth. – Bill Powers Submitted by Linda Engel

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ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS !!!

There will be a meeting on Saturday, April 29th at 9:30 AM in the Clubhouse.

Anyone interested in the Tara Woods Summer Golf League please attend.

See you there, Larry Baldwin

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Women Must Act to Overcome Financial Challenges International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, celebrates the social, cultural and political achievements of women. Yet, women continue to face many challenges. For one thing, women still encounter gender-specific obstacles to their important financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. If you’re a woman, what can you do to get past these barriers?

First of all, you need to recognize them. Here are a few to consider: • Longer life spans – A 65-year-old woman is expected to live, on average, another 20.5 years, compared to 17.9 years for a 65-year-old man, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. That’s another 2½ years of life – and 2½ years more of expenses.

• Lower incomes – Women working full time in the United States typically are paid 80% of what men earn, according to Census Bureau data.

• More time away from the workforce – Men work an average of 38 years, compared to just 29 for women, according to the Pew Re search Center and the Social Security Administration. The gap is largely due to women taking time off to care for young children and elderly parents. Women who work substantially fewer years than men will miss out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in earnings and many years of contributions to 401(k)s or other retirement plans.

These statistics certainly are sobering – but they don’t mean you are powerless to improve your financial security. In fact, you can do quite a lot, including the following: • Boost your retirement plan contributions – Put in as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan, and increase your contributions whenever you get a raise. And even if you have a 401(k), you may still be eligible to contribute to an IRA. • Invest for growth – Some studies have shown that women may invest less aggressively than men. If you invest mostly in conservative vehicles, you may run the risk of falling short of your financial goals. To achieve these goals, you’ll need a reasonable amount of growth potential in your portfolio.

• Extend your working life – If you like your job, you may want to consider sticking with it a couple of years past when you initially thought you’d retire. You’ll be able to add to your retirement accounts, and the extra years of work may help you increase your Social Security benefits. These payments are based on an average of your highest 35 years of earnings, so if you have a zero in some of these years, it will pull the average down. Consequently, your extra years of work may help erase those zeros. But even if you have a long, unbroken work record, your extended career can help you in regard to Social Security, because the extra money may mean you can afford to delay collecting benefits – and the longer you wait past 62, the bigger your checks will be – at least until you turn 70, when they “max out.”

You’ll help yourself by becoming familiar with the special issues women face in meeting their long-term goals. As you know, women have met challenges successfully for a long time. After all, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did – except backwards, and in heels. .

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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!

Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 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.

Questions: contact Eddie and Pat Sparany, 652-3869.

AGGRAVATION

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!

SUNDAY NIGHT MEN’S POKER

Texas Hold’em Style Tournament 7:00 PM in the Craft House If interested contact Bill Black, 636-978-7815

LINE DANCING Tuesdays at 10:30 AM In the Clubhouse Join us for lots of fun and great exercise Barb Goodhue

Book Discussion Club

Our Tuesday night BINGO session consists of 14

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.

Thursday, April 6th 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, 543-1168

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.

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BOCCE 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

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 Rita Sick at 731-1106 first if you are interested in playing with this friendly group. We’d like to have you join us.

Beth Ferris

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.

Any questions, please contact: Jane DeGuire, 567-0656, or Ruth Zimmer,731-8594.

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, 7311614, if you’d like to join us – she’ll fill you in on the details or answer any questions you may have.

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, or Marty Hradkowsky, 609-709-7717.

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.

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MOVIE NITE

Saturday, April 29th 7:00 PM Featuring: Wild Oats Starring: Shirley MacClain, Jessica Lange Rated: PG-13, Comedy Free Popcorn – Drinks 50 cents Lloyd and Carolyn Kelsey

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HAPPY HOUR 2nd Wednesday of every month 5:00 PM until whenever at The Clubhouse

Open to all those staying at Tara Woods and their guests.

A great opportunity to renew acquaintances and make new friends.

Please bring an appetizer to share, along with your choice of personal libations and table settings.

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Judy & Roger Donald, Judy & John Pavao – 50 Yrs. Claudette & Mark Burke Peggy & Ray Flynn, Joan & George Henrick Carol & Darrell Dillon Susan & Joe Van Sickle Bonnie & Manny DiGrazia, Jo & Sam Topping Nell & Ken Jones Pauline & Ray Paquette – 62 Yrs.!

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Bev & Herb Langill, Louise & Richard Letourneau Mary & John Burke Jean & Dave Sharp Mary & Bill Nothnagel, Susan & Darryl Yohn Peggy & Chris Conley, Mary & John Costantini Becky & Warren Lundmark Kathy & Carl Marquis Priscilla & Bill Taylor

Shirley Ringleben

Contact Shirley Ringleben, 731-2748, before March 10th for Special Recognition of Anniversaries, 50, 55 or 60+ in April 2017!

ENTERTAINING NEWS So, Ladies and Gentlemen…..we did it! The Entertainers finished their 25th Anniversary show. I hope everyone involved enjoyed themselves; I know I did. The Entertainers want to thank everybody who helped make this production a success. When it comes to productions it does take a village. We do hope that you got a chance to spend at least one of the two nights with us enjoying “Drinking Habits”. It was fun for us and we hope that we entertained you. Next year think about coming to both nights. That way you can see how different we make one night from another. Now we all get a break for a few months before we get back on the band wagon for the 2018 season. So for now I will make this short and sweet – please help keep live theater alive; attend as many performances that you can. Support the Arts!

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The Tara Woods Computer Club provides free computer classes for the owners, renters, and guests of Tara Woods.

These are held at 10:30 AM every Thursday in the Card Room at the Clubhouse. They are open to everyone, and there is no membership fee.

The first and third Thursday of each month is devoted to Computer Basics. This is a complete course on how to use your computer. The second and fourth Thursdays are reserved for General subjects, and cover

a single specific topic of interest.

Last month we started a minicourse of the basics of Microsoft Office. This is the most popular productivity software of all time and in all places and uses.

We began Microsoft Word, the word processor in Office that has become the standard in business. In Basics, we started looking at WordPad, the word processor that is included free with all versions of Windows, and the Windows Paint drawing and drafting application.

This month we will continue with Office, and move on to the Internet and E-mail in Basics.

We will wrap up the Basics by the end of the season, and hope to cover Excel spreadsheets (the other major component of Office) and Google Apps (an online version of Office).

It’s never too late to join our

group, even if you’re a total novice. We spend as much time as we need to on each topic, and the next topic to be covered is always posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. Feel free to attend only those classes that appeal to you.

Bring something to take notes with, and your laptop computer if you want to follow along on it. I will answer any question you care to ask me. I also give private lessons and set up or repair computers in your home.

I’ve been designing, programming, repairing, teaching, and working with computers since 1968, and can help you with all of your computer needs. Please call me with any questions or comments at 652-0488. I’m looking forward to seeing you.

Dave St.Laurent, The Computer Tutor

Bravo! Bravo! What a fine presentation of An American Celebration by the New Image Chorus on March 25th. All of the La, La, Las, 1, 2, 3, 4 and again and again paid off nicely. You could feel the toe tapping, humming along with the tunes, and nostalgic memories of the audience surround the Tara Woods Clubhouse walls. We would like to give a hearty “Thank You” to Dave Adams, our Chorus Director, the Sound and Lighting Crew, the ticket sellers, Polly Brown for the exceptional choreography, and all of the members of the New Image Chorus.

Have a safe journey home, Snowbirds; come join us all in the Fall to Sing Along!

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Oleanders: Chewed or ragged leaves indicate oleander caterpillars at work.

Fruits: Propagate fruit crops by air layering and grafting.

Divide Perennials And Bulbs: Divide clumps of bulbs, ornamental grasses, and herbaceous perennials to expand garden beds or to pass along to friends.

Shrubs: Choose from a wide variety of shrubs to add to the landscape now.

Excerpts from the UF gardening calendar South Florida edition, for complete information see website.

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH The Two primary reasons for the WATCH are the protection of our residents and the observation of our community.

Check on your neighbors who may be housebound or ill. If you haven’t seen them for a while, check on them.

If you see something out of the ordinary, call and report the problem. (911 or 477-1000).

THIS MONTH’S TIPS: I keep coming back with tips on SCAMING. Never give out personal information unless you initiate the call.

Examples: SS Numbers, Driver’s License, DOB, Phone Numbers and Credit Card Numbers.

When dealing with companies on line, be sure the transactions are secure with the lock icon. Never deal on a line that is a public connection.

When disposing of mail, try to shred all names and addresses.

Recently I found a Lee County Sheriff agency for Crimes against Senior Citizens (Fraud). You can contact them by calling 258-3287 or 477-1000 and ask for the Fraud Squad.

Stay Safe Your Neighborhood Watch Bob Glandorf

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