Tara Woods - December 2019

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INSIDE Welcome New Residents

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From The Board Room

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Photo Directory Actitivies, Activities Special Events & Announcements

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Veterans Pancake Breakfast The Clubhouse was filled as over fifty Tara Woods veterans were recognized and honored with a Veterans Eat Free Saturday Pancake Breakfast. In addition to breakfast, each veteran received a one-of-a-kind coffee mug, identifying them as a Tara Woods Veteran. This breakfast was a joint venture between Hometown America, your Homeowners Association, and the hard-working volunteer pancake team led by Fred Puhlfuerst. Thanks to all of you. Special thanks to all Tara Woods veterans for their selfless service to our great country.

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Garden Club

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Clubs

Speaks

22 Entertainment 27 32 Calendar Birthdays & Anniversaries

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

DECEMBER 2019

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Carole Bertrand is a new-full time resident at 19232 Potomac Circle. Carole is originally from Connecticut but has lived in Cape Coral for nineteen years. Carole is a retired secretary from the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut. She is the parent of four children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Carole enjoys knitting, reading and doing puzzles. She also enjoys visiting area nursing homes.

Lynn and Jeff Lessmiller are new full-time residents at 19456 Ganty Lane. They are originally from North Carolina and Wisconsin. Jeff is looking for a full-time job in I.T./ Networking and Lynn is semi-retired and works with Otego (silent auctions). They are the parents of five children and three grandchildren.

Jeff enjoys technology, computers and his beer.

Lynn enjoys taking pictures and growing Plumeria from seeds. They both enjoy RVing and kayaking.

Jane Bingham is a new full-time resident at 19756 Cottonfield Road. Jane is originally from Michigan.

She is retired from the Broadway Palm where she was a costumer. Jane is the mother of one child and three grandchildren. She enjoys crocheting, sewing, reading and anything but cooking.

Theresa Gagnon is a new full-time resident at 19667 Pandora Circle. Theresa is originally from Massachusetts. She says she is retired from housekeeping. She is the mother of three children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She enjoys crocheting and bingo and says she plans to join in more once she has moved in completely.

Ron and Melanie Herald are new part-time residents at 19731 Pandora Circle. They are originally from Indiana where Ron is retired from General Motors as a machine repairman. Melanie is still working and owns a Semi-trucks Parts House. They are the parents of four children and eight grandchildren. Ron enjoys remodeling, fishing and euchre. Melanie enjoys baking, and they both enjoy traveling and cruising.

Jack and Jo Ehrmantraut are new full-time residents at 19679 Pandora Circle. They are originally from Ohio where Jack was the owner of a racetrack named Dragway 42. Jo is retired from Ohio State University where she was on the Senior Administration Staff. They are

the parents of seven children, twenty-one grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Jack enjoys playing with race cars and Jo enjoys painting, bingo and wine tasting. They both love to travel.

Ron Perkins is a new full-time resident at 19823 Kara Circle. Ron is originally from Rhode Island, where he retired after thirty-five years with Nabisco as a truck driver. Ron enjoys hunting, fishing and horseshoes. He is a Nascar fan and a fan of the New England Patriots Football team. He is an outdoorsman, and enjoys going to his camp in New Hampshire and enjoys hiking, biking and nature.

WELCOME TO TARA WOODS, JOANNE BYRNE

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FROM THE BOARD ROOM BY LOU It is really good to see so many friends returning to Tara Woods. It is a time for catching up and planning a fun-filled winter.

The first ever Quarter Auction in Tara Woods was a huge success as a kick-off for our traditional “Day of Caring” charities. The Clubhouse was filled with pink paddles, excitement, spirited “bidding” and people enjoying the evening.

Thank you to all who participated and to organizers Chris Olson, Sue Cook and Sheila Harris.

Now is a good time to renew your Homeowners Association membership. Not a member yet…Join Us! For just $15.00 per

year, per household, you receive full access to our www.twhoa. net website. You receive an issue of the well done Columns newspaper to keep you up to date on all events and activities in Tara Woods. You receive a yearly phone directory at no charge to you. The list goes on. See Membership Secretary, Bill Loveday, or any Board member to renew or join.

Your next Homeowners Association meeting is Monday, December 9th, at 7:00 PM. Join us! The Board remains busy working on your behalf.

Just recently, I had the opportunity to meet and talk with two folks from other communities that were here helping us with

an event. They stated that they were always happy to visit Tara Woods because it “just seemed to them that it was such an active community with so much going on.” I certainly agree!!

This season would be a good time to try something new and different. Enjoy your time!

Get your photo in the new Community Directory and receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and an updated picture book. See Sheila Harris for more information.

Lou Dunning, President loudunning2@gmail.com 239-240-5847

FMO NEWS - TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS The December FMO meeting All meetings start at 1:00 PM. envelopes to mail your completed will be hosted by the Serendipity Manufactured Home Park. The development is located on Littleton Road just off highway 41.

Directions are very easy. Turn left out of Tara Woods. At the 4th traffic light, turn right onto Littleton Road and then left into the development. The clubhouse will be immediately on your right after you enter the gate.

Halfway through there is a break and refreshments are served.

Meetings are very informative and cover a wide range of topics.

Past presentations included everything from how to prevent falls in your home, to crime prevention, and everything in between.

If you are not a member, I would STRONGLY encourage you to join. Applications are on the back bulletin board along with

application and payment.

Dues currently are $25.00 per year or three years for $65.00. Call it an extension of your homeowners’ insurance.

Please remember FMO needs you and you need FMO. Wishing everyone a very safe, happy and healthy holiday season.

Thank you.

Stuart Berman

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COLUMNS STAFF EDITOR: Linda Beaulieu 239-560-0768 (lindabluetw@gmail.com)

ASSISTANT: Linda Engel PHOTOGRAPHY: Lou Dunning, Donna Erhardt CALENDAR: Judy Lanpher CIRCULATION: Linda Hoos, Manager COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Haywood Gandy, Manager COORDINATORS: Stu & Belle Berman, Agatha Breen, Pat & Lou Dunning, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey, Bob Kuhns, Sharie & Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn, Ed Simko, Nancy Schoeppner, Lori Thomas, Julia Wehrung and Sue Van Sickle..

STUFFERS: Barb Simonson, Gene Dickie, Jackie Nadean, Donna Phillips, Pam Harrington, Linda Janis.

ALTERNATES: Frank Millette, Mike & Sheila Harris, Bill & Lorraine Milligan, Dave Lindon, Angie D’Alessandro, Victoria Sharps and Al Dion REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article.

Chris Olson, 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.

All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Columns 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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We will be updating our December 20th 10:00 Sheila Harris Theover Pickleball Team will a “Spring Carnival” event Saturday, April 20th, at photo directory the next AMbe– sponsoring 3:30 PM Friday Pat on Dunning several months.the Clubhouse. The evening Youwill areinclude invitedcarnival to schedule Please updancing to ONE hour games, light snacks,allow music, and a Help us connect faces with a portrait session during Satur- for your portrait session, during social event.

BYOB.day TheMorning event willCoffee run from 6:308:00 to 9:30which PM, with doors at 6:00 names by scheduling a portrait from time youopening will check-in, session. You will a comto 9:30 AM Tuesday review your directory PM.receive We hope everyone can join us or for before an evening of fun and companionship.

Please seeinforthe plimentary 8 x 10 poster portrait and a Bingo from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. mation (name, address, phone in the Clubhouse. If you have a question, contact: Diane Gibson, 603-244-0536 new directory at no cost to you. One of the following people will number and email), be photo(Additional portraits and direc- be there to schedule your por- graphed, view images, select your tories may be purchased.) trait session: directory portrait and have the Attention AllLindon Tara Woods Golfers: opportunity to purchase addiNext Portrait Session on: Frankie December 19th There will be a golf meeting Ann Millette tional portraits at the Clubhouse on Saturday, April 27th, if you choose.

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday Joan Wade at 9:30 AM, to discuss the upcoming Golf League.

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Please bring any questions to the meeting for discussion.

Look forward to seeing everyone there. be on stage, so I cannot help the Entertainers Business Meeting will Larry Baldwin • 913-945-0016 Entertainers. ” How wrong they are. be on December 21st, after Saturday The audience is a huge part of what Morning Coffee in the Clubhouse we do as Entertainers. Without an Living Room. This would be about So, Ladies and Gentlemen… audience there would be no pur- 9:15ish. the end of the year, amazing – pose to our shows. We all enjoy in the Clubhouse with Richard Simmons!! where did 2019 go?Get Thisyour yearbody we moving working on and off stage, and all “Movies make you famous. Telewere so blessed to have people atwith Meets Tuesdays andnew Thursdays 8:00one AM: - CARDIO - 8:25 AM -TONING 8:25-8:40 AM goal – to create8:00 an entervision makes you rich. But theatre join our weights band of troopers.

I know - FLOOR (bring or water bottles) 8:40 - 8:50 (bring a mat) - BALANCE 8:50-9:00 AM taining evening for AM the audience. that if you know one of these ded- Please believe that when you are will make you good.”

– Terrence Mann icated people or any of the rest of attending, you have become part Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:45 PM: - CARDIO 12:45 -1:10 PM - TONING 1:10-1:25 PM the Entertainers, your plans are of the performance. Thanks, from (bringtoweights water bottles) 1:25-1:35 PM (bring a mat) - BALANCE 1:35-1:45 PM Pat Dunning, in place attend or one of the two - FLOOR all of us.

Stage Manager for the Entertainers performances Come in March 2020. for all the sessionsThere or one is of the you are interested in. no segments cost to that join pdunning46@gmail.com Someone said to me the other day, us. Open to all interested, the or 239-599-4490 For more contact Lynn Makia 513-476-2465 or Barb Simonson 541-840-4430 “I am sorry, but,information I could never

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Who Can Help You With Your Estate Plans?

You may know you want to leave something behind for the next generation, but, if you’re like many people, you’re less sure about how to do it. Simply put, you need an estate plan. But who can help you create one?

A comprehensive estate plan can be complex, involving various areas – investments, laws and taxes – so you may well need assistance from more than one source. Specifically, you may need to work with a team consisting of a financial advisor, an attorney specializing in estate planning, and a tax professional.

Putting together such a team may take some effort, but it doesn’t have to be as complex as your estate plan itself. Your first contact may be the professional who knows you on the deepest level, and that’s likely to be your financial advisor. If you’ve worked with a financial advisor for years, you’ve probably shared your hopes and dreams, as well as all your personal financial information. Yet, 64% of Americans report never having discussed estate goals and legacy plans with their financial advisors, according to the recent Leaving a Legacy survey commissioned by Edward Jones.

This figure may indicate a lack of urgency on the part of investors. But it might also show a lack of awareness on just how much a financial advisor can help with planning your estate. Since your financial advisor is likely the one who helped you position your key investments – IRA, 401(k), etc. – into your overall financial strategy, it’s likely this same person can assist you in integrating these types of assets into your estate plans.

Furthermore, your financial advisor is likely well-connected to tax and legal professionals and can help find the ones who are the best fit for you in developing other key parts of your estate plan. For example, a tax professional can help you determine if your estate is subject to estate or inheritance taxes, and, if so, can suggest strategies to reduce the amount of taxes owed. Also, a tax professional can advise you on the possible tax consequences of the investments and retirement accounts you wish to leave to your heirs. And a legal professional can help you create a will, living trust, health care directive and any other arrangements you might need in place to carry out your estate plans.

Keep in mind that the lines between tax and legal advisors can sometimes become blurred, as some lawyers who focus on estate planning can handle some of the same tasks as a tax professional. But, in any case, your financial advisor is almost certainly going to be the one with the broadest view of your needs and wishes, and the greatest understanding of what you have wanted to accomplish with your wealth throughout your life. If you’re familiar with football analogies, you could say your financial advisor is the quarterback of your team, helping guide the other professionals in carrying out their specialties.

So, the next time you meet with your financial advisor, consider bringing up the topic of estate and legacy planning, assuming it isn’t already part of your discussions. And don’t wait too long. You can’t predict the future, but you should do whatever you can to prepare for it.

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THE BIKEMAN’S CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE The “toy drive” started on October 28th, in our Clubhouse. The North Fort Myers Fire Department will pick up all toys on Wednesday, December 11th, to distribute them to the needy children in our area. All toys, clothing and gifts,

should be unwrapped, and they can also use wrapping paper!! Thank you for your past generosity!!

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY COLLECTION It is once again time to begin collecting donations for our Annual Firefighters & Paramedics Holiday Dinners. These members of our North Fort Myers Fire Department do so much for our Tara Woods Community that it gives us great pleasure to give back to them during the holidays.

As we did last year, we will use your donations to provide Gift Certificates from Publix for the three shifts who work December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, so that they can purchase Holiday dinners for their shifts.

We will accept donations at Tuesday Bingo and at Saturday Morning Coffee, starting Tuesday, November 19th. You can also call Frank Millette or Linda Hoos and we will be happy to pick up your donation. Make any checks payable to “cash”. Please give generously to those who are always there for us in our time of need.

Thank you.

Frank Millette: 239-543-2954 Linda Hoos: 941-713-4868

NEW HOMEOWNERS ORIENTATION The next Orientation for new homeowners and renters will be held on Saturday, December 7th, in the Clubhouse Living Room.

The meeting will begin at 10:15 AM. All new homeowners

and renters are encouraged to attended. This short meeting is filled with important information about our community and surrounding area. A packet containing important, interesting

and helpful information will be given to all who attend.

We look forward to seeing you.

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ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES

COMING UP IN DECEMBER: – I hope you have your tickets for the Christmas Party/Dinner on Saturday, December 7th, hosted by the Midwest Club. This is a fun and festive occasion that will certainly get you in the mood for the Christmas holiday.

– The Christmas Golf Cart Parade is on Wednesday, December 11th. The parade begins at 6:00 PM, but line-up and Christmas “cheer” starts at 5:00 PM in the Clubhouse parking lot. This is your opportunity to share your Christmas goodies with the parade participants. Please do not stop the parade by serving goodies as they go by. You ARE encouraged to be outside and sharing Christmas wishes with shouts of “Merry Christmas” and cheerful waves to the passing carts. Charge up and decorate your golf cart and be part of the fun. Frank Millette will once again plan the parade route, and he and his elves will guide you along the way.

– Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to share and participate in Caroling at the Clubhouse following the parade around 7:00 PM. Punch and hot chocolate will be ready and awaiting your arrival, prepared by Pat Dunning. BYOB and be prepared to sing some of your favorite Christmas songs.

– Tickets for the Tara Woods New Year’s Eve Party could already be on sale at Saturday Morning Coffee and Tuesday Bingo. I’m sure there’s information in this issue of The Columns. This is a great way to ring in the New Year with your Tara Woods friends, right in your own backyard!

THANK YOU! – Thank you to Donna & Tom Erhardt and Friends for once again hosting a beautiful Thanksgiving Dinner. This has become a very much enjoyed and appreciated event in our community.

– Thank you to everyone who helped Deck the Halls of the Clubhouse on Saturday, November 30th, and to the Canadian Club for providing the refreshments.

As the Clubs and groups start their planning of the numerous parties and events offered to our residents, please be aware of some basic guidelines for a successful event.

– Put it on the TWHOA website by contacting Bill Loveday.

– Put it in The Columns by the 10th of the month before the event, by sending the info to Linda Beaulieu.

– Notify Lloyd Kelsey of Sound & Lighting for microphones, use of the big screen or other sound and lighting needs.

– For Kitchen supplies contact Janet Daly, at least one week before the event.

– As Activities Coordinator, I am available to meet with your committee early in the process to offer guidance in your preparations.

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding the parties and events. If I can’t answer your question, I most likely know who can. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Janet Daly, Activities Coordinator janetdaly@yahoo.com 239-567-2285

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

by Sam Topping “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

TO STAY INFORMED OF EVENTS IN TARA WOODS: • • • • • •

Read the posters on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse.

Check the Clubhouse bulletin boards for meeting and event information and sign-up sheets.

Come to Saturday Morning Coffee!

Read The Columns and check the Calendar.

Sign on to the Tara Woods website, www.twhoa.net, to be kept informed of all current events and more!

Check out page 4 of the Tara Woods Community Resident Directory to see all the opportunities to keep you busy in Tara Woods, with the contact people for each one listed if you have questions.

• Page 3 of the Directory lists the contact people for specific responsibilities under the Board of Directors who you can contact with questions.

SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY To those residents who are recovering from illnesses, know that we wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you out and about.

Our sympathy to the family and friends of these residents who have passed away: Former resident Rose Toscano; Jane DeGuire Remember these people in your thoughts and prayers and please let me know of any medical news in your neighborhood.

Please let me know of any others in the community who may be in need of some cheer at this time.

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Sound & Lighting will again bring in professional entertainers for your enjoyment on Sunday, January 19th, 2020. For that show we are bringing back the identical twin brothers, SPITTIN’ IMAGE, who were here before in January of 2015. They are a musical/comedy duo who sing country, classic rock and all-time favorites.

They’ll make you laugh until your sides ache! More details will follow in the next few months.

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ATTENTION VETERANS!!

Many of you are not aware of USAA Auto and Home Insurance specifically designed for veterans AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS: spouses, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, etc. I can attest to the fact that the savings are substantial (for myself and my family) since becoming a member seven years ago.

You just need to call: 1-800-531-8722 to enroll.

YOU SERVED, NOW YOU CAN SAVE! Sam Topping,U.S.Army

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GARDEN CLUB If you would like to join the The Garden Club wishes month include celery, cauliSoil Test: If plants did not THE CRAFT FAIR WAS A Garden Club, please come to the everyone a Merry Christmas / flower, lettuce, cabbage, and perform as desired this year or HUGE SUCCESS. Kudos to Carol Shields for all her hard work, Linda Hoos, a great announcer, and Everyone who helped with this event.

(I cannot report on the Fashion Show, since this article was due before the deadline.)

Please remember to put aside any usable items that you are thinking of giving away for the Trash and Treasure. We use the money received from the Trash and Treasure so that the Fashion Show can be a free event.

Our next meeting is Saturday, February 8th.

We will be collecting our $5.00 dues at this meeting.

Please bring it in an envelope with your name / telephone # and email address.

Cash is appreciated.

meeting.

Why join the Garden Club?

To meet new Ladies and be involved in Four of the fun events held in season.

Don’t let the name scare you; we are more of a social club. Few members work in the garden.

The Garden Club is responsible for the Craft Fair, Fashion Show, Trash and Treasure and the Butterfly Garden, and we have an end-of-season Luncheon for members only.

The Butterfly Garden is near the Gazebo. Linda and John Hoos volunteered to care for the garden and have done an outstanding job.

Did you see the Halloween decorations? I cannot wait to see what they do again for Christmas.

A Big Thank You to Linda and John

Happy Hanukkah And a Very Happy New Year Rachelle DellaRocca 239-322-6386

DECEMBER WHAT TO PLANT Bedding Plants: To add color to the winter garden, plant masses of begonia, impatiens, and geranium.

Bulbs: Amaryllis is a popular plant for the holiday season.

They can be forced to bloom now or planted outdoors for spring blooms.

Herbs: Plant herbs that thrive in cool weather. Some to try are parsley, thyme, sage, dill, fennel, and cilantro.

Vegetables: Reliable cool season vegetables to plant this

carrot.

DECEMBER WHAT TO DO

Poinsettias: One of the most popular holiday plants is poinsettia. Enjoy it indoors now; then plant in the garden to re-bloom next year.

Irrigation: Plants may need irrigation if the weather has been warm and dry. Monitor for signs of stress and water only as needed.

Fungal disease: Continue monitoring for brown patch and large patch fungal disease through May. Cultural practices are key in control.

Houseplants: Inspect regularly for pests on indoor plants.

Keep in mind that plant specific temperature, light, and humidity are key to ensuring that indoor plants thrive.

new plantings are being planned, a soil test may be a good idea.

Compost: Composting is environmentally friendly and produces a beneficial soil amendment or mulch. Plant debris provides the carbon ingredient needed for successful composting.

Pests: While cooler weather generally means fewer pests, some populations actually increase at this time of year.

Continue monitoring and treat as needed.

Holiday Trees: Consider enjoying a live southern red cedar and then plant it in the landscape when the holidays are over.

Protect: Falling temperatures may require protection of tender orchids, impatiens, and tomatoes Excerpts from the Florida Gardening Calendar University of Florida.

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The Roaring 20’s were significant in many ways. The Stock Market crashed, and the Great Depression began.

The amendment prohibiting alcohol was established and later repealed. Women were granted the right to vote and scotch tape was invented. The Star Spangled Banner was named the U.S. national anthem and the frozen food process was patented. Mickey Mouse made his debut and the first Academy Awards were announced. Insulin was mass-produced for diabetes and work began on Mount Rushmore. Many notable people were born during those years including: Martin Luther King, Jr., Johnny Carson, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Shirley Temple, and Mr. Rogers, to name a few.

On November 8th, twenty-three people who were born in 1919 to 1929 were recognized and honored at a biennial birthday celebration in the Tara Woods Clubhouse. These fine nonagenarians are current residents of the Tara Woods community. They have served the community well over the years of its existence and deserve our deepest praise.

The honored guests began to arrive shortly after 11:00 AM and were greeted by the smiling faces of Lynn Makia, Alice Loveday, JoAnn Stovall and Mary Green.

Each celebrant received a name tag and a boutonniere

90S BIRTHDAY PARTY

or corsage, before being escorted to the designated photo area for a commemorative photograph.

Norman Libby, with the assistance of his wife, Sharie, tickled the keys of the grand piano and the ears of the attendees with beautiful music, as they waited for everyone to arrive and lunch to be served. And what a lunch it was. Busy in the kitchen behind the scenes was Janet Daly, Linda Hoos, Lousie Patterson, Donna Phillips and Barbara Roland who created hearty scoops of tuna salad and egg salad on a large leaf of lettuce with fresh fruit, a croissant and a delicious slaw.

Members of the Tara Woods Magic Softball Team dressed for the occasion in their black and white vests and so graciously served beverages and the meal. Thank you, Larry Baldwin, Ron & Bobbie Mester, Bill Nothnagle and John & Chris Olson for such wonderful service.

Between lunch and dessert, Lynn Makia read a humorous poem supplied by John & Irene D’Amico, then acknowledged birthdays by year, including Helen Boettger – 1919. The ages of the nonagenarians seated at each table were calculated and one table with five of these guests totaled 465 years. Happy Birthday was sung to the accompaniment of 98-year old John Hodder on his harmonica.

After dessert was served, several attendees joined the New Image Chorus (Ron Andrews, Irene Bartsch, Dorothy Benedict, Rod Browder, Polly Brown, Lou Cashin, Ron Proulx, John D’Amico, Erika Futrell, Lois Heideman, Kathy Rafferty, Ernie St. James and Carol Shields) gathering around the piano to sing some old favorites like “You are My Sunshine” and “Blue Moon.” It was delightful to watch the guests sing along and see their toes tapping to the beat of the music.

No special event like the 90’s Birthday Celebration would be complete without lots and lots of photographs.

Haywood Gandy handled the picture taking duties and the attached photos are an excellent representation of his skill and this beautiful event. It was a positively wonderful afternoon.

Many thanks to the 90’s Celebration team, Lynn Makia, Diane Gibson, Janet Daly and JoAnn Stovall, for all of the work they accomplished to bring this event to fruition. Finally, the many clubs, groups and individuals in Tara Woods who funded this event are to be thanked for their kindness and generosity. We also thank Bob and Emy Stein of Island Visitor Publishing for their generous contribution.

90’s Birthday Celebration Honorees Irene Bartsch Helen Boettger Marie Cooper John D’Amico Calvin Everhart Robert Gooding Mary Halupa Jim Hodder Jim Howard Ginny Hundertpfund Celia Jacoby Ralph Latimer Barton Leneker Bob Loring Cliff McLaughlin Miriam Norris Delores Paeth Nanda Paupini Frank Regnone Shirley Ringleben Ruth Simko Bob Vorhees Don Watson Ann West Pat Williard

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TARA WOODS COMMUNITY NEWS I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please celebrate and enjoy the holidays with your families and friends.

Please note that as I prepared this update for the December Issue of The Columns the New Tara Woods 2019 – 2020 Directory has been submitted to the publisher and is in process. The current target date is early to the middle of December. There are two communities in the area that submitted their community Directories on or about the same time that ours was submitted and the publisher works on a first in first out schedule. We will get the “New Directories” delivered to each household as soon as we can when they arrive.

I will continue to work very hard to make sure that your information is correct and accurate. However, I need your help.

When you receive your “New Directory” please review it for correctness and accuracy. Please let me know if there are any corrections or changes to be made to your information. For telephone number additions, updates or changes, please identify the person(s) associated with the individual telephone numbers including the Lot #, address, and home state. Example John and Mary Doe, Lot #000, 123 Main St, 999-123-4567 (J)ohn 999987-6543 (M)ary 999-147-3214 (H)ome. Please send corrections to Haywood.gandy@gmail.com Subject Tara Woods Directory Update by the 8th of each month.

If you don’t have access to Email, please have a friend or neighbor email me your information. And, for those of you who would like to stop by with your hand-written notes, that’s okay as well. I have received several hand-written updates that were delivered to our house. The most touching updates were from residents that were contacted by family members to make sure that their parents’ or relatives’ information was accurate in the case of an emergency. Again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Haywood Gandy Community Directory Manager haywood.gandy@gmail.com 239-471-2987 (Home) (603) 557-8335 (Cell)

TARA WOODS 4TH ANNUAL DOGGIE COSTUME PARADE Tara Woods 4th Annual Doggie Costume Parade went on thanks to Garfield, Malachite, Abby, Spanky and Bailey. It was an especially hot day for our four-legged friends, but they paraded on.

The effort that goes into coming up with a costume that your dog can parade in on a hot Florida day is to be applauded,

and I for one can truly appreciate. I would hate to see this creative event lose its desire, so maybe next year we can come up with a more attractive event.

(Suggestions appreciated.)

Many thanks to our judges, Debbie and Marylou, for coming to Tara Woods, and also to Donna, Sue and Lorraine for all their help, and actually, to all of

you who showed up – everyone helped. That’s the magic of Tara Woods!

A special thanks goes to Bob and Emy Stein at Island Visitor Publishing who publish The Columns and sponsored this Doggie Parade!

8:00 AM TO NOON TARA WOODS NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Bring your party to our party!! Tables can be reserved for any amount – you decide, you decorate. BYOB and BYOS (snacks) Date: Tuesday, December 31st, at 8:00 PM Tickets: On sale Tuesday, December 3rd, before bingo through Saturday, December 28th. $5.00 per person.

Music: Barbara Rea trio Champagne toast at midnight Raffles Hosts: The New England Club

Linda Hoos

50’s Dance and Party Date: Saturday, January 25th Time 7:00 PM

Tickets: $10.00 per person Includes fabulous dessert buffet at 9:00 PM, provided by the New England Club Chefs Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 28th at Saturday Morning Coffee and Tuesdays before Bingo through Saturday, January 18th Music: John’s Mobile Music Dance or sing while John spins those fabulous hits from the fifties!!

BYOB Prizes for best 50’s outfits for Men, Women, and coordinated couples!!!

Also, raffle tickets for some great raffle prizes!

Hosted By: The New England Club

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CANADIAN CLUB

Well, the season is here, and it is nice to see quite a few snowbirds have arrived. The first dinner was held November 15th, hosted by Carl & Kathy Marquis. We are looking for hosts for the next few months, so please let Brenda Redgers, Brenda Plut or Patti Thompson know if you would like to host an evening for the upcoming months. The weather has been unseasonably hot, high 90’s – quite a drastic change from

Up North where there have been reports of snow already.

Please let us know if we have any new Canadians here at Tara Woods this season, so we can include them on our email list and invite them to join us. We will be collecting dues at the December dinner.

We have a new manager, so introduce yourselves next time you are at the Office. Her name is Cathy Winfrey and she is excited to get many projects completed.

Toys, clothing and gifts will be accepted at the Clubhouse for the North Fort

Myers Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive until Tuesday, December 10 th .

For those of you who are here over Christmas, the Tara Woods Christmas Dinner is Saturday, December 7 th, at 5:00 PM. Cost is $12.00 per person. The Golf Cart Parade is Wednesday, December 11th, and the New Years’ Eve party is Tuesday, December 31st. Check your calendar or posters for more details.

Everyone, please enjoy all the December festivities and tinsel and palm trees.

Brenda Redgers

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY CLUB The New York/New Jersey Club Christmas Party is coming up on Sunday, December 8th. As we discussed, please sign up as soon as possible so we can order our prime rib. Also be descriptive with your dishes.

As we decided, our charity this year will be the Douglas T.

Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home, so don’t forget to bring your donation ($5.00). Hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving.

Thank you.

Linda Hoos and Eileen Robinson

MID-ATLANTIC SOCIAL CLUB NEWS As this article is read, Thanksgiving has been celebrated and the Christmas trees have been decorated in the Clubhouse, and people are bustling around preparing for holiday activities.

Thanks to the previous officers who served and kept the group going: Judy Brda – President, Wayne Cox – Vice President, Jane Crawford – Treasurer, and Barb Pollitt – Secretary. Our new officers are: Linda Weibel

– President, Ann Millette – Vice President, Sue Yohn – Treasurer, and Barb Pollitt – Secretary.

They are busy discussing next year’s events.

The Mid-Atlantic Social Club has planned a luncheon at Bianca’s on Sunday, December 8th, at 12:30 PM. This event will be considered our meeting for December. On Tuesday,

Outgoing officers

December 17th, a train/boat ride to see the Christmas lights in Punta Gorda has been scheduled for those who expressed interest at the October meeting.

May all in the Tara Woods community have a safe and memorable holiday season.

Incoming officers

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NEW ENGLAND CLUB

The New England Club Christmas Party is on Saturday, December 14th, at 5:00 PM. Signups and prepayment is taking place now, and the deadline is

Saturday, December 7th. The charge for Club members is $5.00, and there is a $10.00 guest fee. On the menu: Ron’s grilled chicken and Rudy’s stuffed shrimp. Potato, vegetable and bread service is being arranged by your Officers. Please bring a dessert.

Don’t forget to bring a wrapped “re-gift” grab bag gift, as was explained in the New England News you each received. There will be some fun “Christmassy” games, raffles and BYOB.

On Tuesday, December 31st, the New England Club will host the Tara Woods New Year’s Eve Party at 8:00 PM. Please support this event. Tickets are $5.00 and will go on sale Tuesday, December 3rd, before Bingo.

The Barbara Rea Trio is providing the music; however, different band members will be present than on Halloween.

Hope to see all of you at both of these events!

Judy Machnicz

MID-WEST CLUB

Sending out a “Great Job and Thank You” to all of the bakers from the Midwest Club. All of the proceeds from the baked goods that were so generously donated for the Craft Fair by the members will be going to the Hearts for Homes Veterans Inc., along with added donations from the November 8th meeting.

This donation will be greatly appreciated.

Our meeting on November 8th brought some wonderful homemade recipes for different soups, salads and desserts. No one went away hungry. The evening ended with a game of Giant Jenga. Dottie Hargrove put on the block that made the tower tumble at only level 30 this time.

Great fun as usual was had by all.

Our last meeting of the year will be on Friday, December 13th.

Dale Humphrey has offered to play Christmas music and provide a game for us to play. The meal will be ham, provided by the Club, and sides, salad or

dessert to be provided by our members. The sign-up sheet will have been posted on the Clubhouse bulletin board. There will not be a gift exchange this year.

The Midwest Club will be hosting the Tara Woods Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 7th. Hoping to see you there. Thank you to all who will be volunteering to help put on this event.

For all of you who will be traveling for the holidays, safe travels to all and a very Merry Christmas!

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Welcome back to our Winter residents! On November 7th, the Computer Club began a new season of 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.

Our normal schedule of classes resumes on Thursday, December 6th. 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 Thursday is reserved for General subjects, and cover

a single specific topic of interest.

If there is a fifth Thursday in a month, it is an open question and answer session where you can ask me almost anything you want.

It’s never too late to join our group, even if you’re a total novice. This is a great time to learn the Basics; we are starting again at the very beginning and assume that you know nothing about computers. The General topics cover all sorts of subjects, programs, and hardware, including Windows, working with photos, multi-media, tablets, cell phones and e-book readers. 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.

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NOMINATIONS FOR TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR This notice is to inform you that now is the time for any TWHA member who wants to run for a position of Director to inform the nominating committee. Please submit a short bio and photo to any member of the nominating committee no later than Monday, December 9th,

2019. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the regular meeting of TWHA on Monday, December 9th, 2019.

If you have any questions, please contact: Peg Gamble 740-304-4872 or Lou Dunning 239-240-5847

SHILOH SPEAKS Season’s Greetings to All. Can’t believe it’s December.

SOON we’ll be celebrating Christmas once again here in our Tara Woods Community. HO! HO! HO! Our Clubhouse is very welcoming and festive due to all the decorated Christmas Trees. The trees are decorated by the various community Clubs which you may have joined. If you have not joined one or more of our Clubs, please take a moment and come join us. Also, just a reminder, our annual Christmas Party being held on Saturday, December 7th, and another main event – the traditional Golf Cart Parade will be held this year on Wednesday, December 11th. Let’s not forget our singing voices afterwards for our Christmas Caroling. Show your Christmas cheer singing along with our community family.

I remember Cooking with Bailey where he shared his famous holiday treats for his fellow four-footed furry friends.

So, in this segment of Shiloh Speaks, “Doggy Desserts”

– Homemade Treats for your Happy Healthy Canine. (Just a reminder PLEASE, all you humans, no sampling our treats, it’s for US, your four-footedfurry companions.)

GINGERBREAD DOGHOUSE ¼ cup all-natural molasses 1/3 cup water 1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ½ Tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup honey 1 egg

And as US HUMANS, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a Gingerbread House.

Using this recipe for our canines, follow these ingredients, and once completed, show your creativity by building a gingerbread doghouse from this recipe.

Well, my time is up for this month. The next time you’ll read Shiloh Speaks it will be the NEW YEAR 2020, bringing a new decade, with new hopes and dreams to one and all. I hope it will be happy and healthy along with peace for one and all. No barking about!

Once again, I stress to you, please pick up after us at our Dog Park and around our community of Tara Woods. Respect IT! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in 2020.

Happy Tails.

SHILOH

ATTENTION ALL SOFTBALL PLAYERS!

The Opening of the Softball season is just around the corner.

The team has been practicing hard, and we are all looking forward to a Successful Season.

We will have a team meeting on

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 239-477-1000)

THIS MONTHS TIPS: Basic rules for Home Safety Lock your house and shed.

Remove keys from golf cart.

Use motion sensors for driveway and rear yards during the night Bob Glandorf Neighborhood Watch

Saturday, December 7th, at the Clubhouse at 9:30 AM. We have the BEST FANS in the league. Our first game will be Monday, January 6th, at the same fields in Punta Gorda – just look for MAGIC MIKE at the exit,

indicating it’s GAME TIME!!!

Looking forward to seeing Everyone at the Ballpark!!!

Larry Baldwin Manager

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THESE ARE USED FOR? DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THIS IS?

If you answered yes to these questions, and you know how to use these items, then we could use your help.

The Tara Woods Builders are looking for a few builders who would like to help build sets and stage construction for the Entertainers (stage play) and the Chorus (singing on stage).

Ron Proulx is looking for interested people for a few hours in January, February and March. If you are curious about this, please contact: Ron at 603-860-2129 Thank you for your spirit of volunteerism.

Pat Dunning, Entertainers

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TENNIS NEWS

TENNIS ASSOCIATION Kathy and I have returned from the icy north and are glad to be back in the sunshine.

The tennis courts look very nice – lots of positive comments about that. The park maintenance man has been blowing off the courts at 7:30 AM every day and the drainage lines have been cleared of debris. Sprinklers have been adjusted so hopefully the standing water issues that have bugged us in the past are history. The common area around the courts looks well kept also. If you see people walking their dogs along the edges of the courts, ask them in a kind way to please move to the street; it’s an issue sanitation-wise. If they refuse, let me know so I can bring it to the park manager’s attention.

Again, as in the past, anyone interested in joining the Tennis Association or learning to play tennis, beginner or experienced, we invite you to stop by the courts or give me a call on my cell at 218-760-2855 or call 239-543-7556 for the Tennis Association. – Roger Rafferty TENNIS COURT MAINTENANCE A special Thank You to Tim Eagle, our Tara Woods Maintenance Man, for blowing debris off the tennis courts every morning. The courts look great! As a side note, I was told that our new Maintenance Man is Tony Double, so I would now expect that he will be blowing off the courts every day.

Also, a special Thank You to Chick Jakacki and Jerry Latham for putting up the wind screens.

It is not easy putting up the wind screens, but they did a great job working together. – Pam Ahlers TENNIS LEAGUES The Tara Woods tennis leagues started the first week in November. Because of the early deadline for The Columns, team scores will be reported in a later issue.

We hope you are ready to come on over to the tennis courts to cheer on all of our tennis teams as you show your support for your Tara Woods friends.

WOMEN’S LEAGUE

WOMEN’S TEAM – ANGELS The Tara Woods Angels began this season’s league play on Thursday, November 14th, with an away game against the women from Herons Glen.

On Thursday, November 21st, the Angels played at home against Lake Fairways. We will report on the outcome of those two matches in the next issue of The Columns.

There are eight teams in our SWIFT league this year. Returning teams from the other communities are Lake Fairways, Herons Glen, Pine Lakes (with two teams), Sabal Springs, and Six Lakes. New to the league this year is a team from Del Tura.

The league schedule has been finalized and is now posted on the Tennis Bulletin Board.

We appreciate our wonderful spectators cheering us on at our home games. And, it is especially nice to see our Tara Woods friends at our away games too. – Linda Engel

MEN’S LEAGUE

WHITE TEAM – STALLIONS This year we have 9 players playing on our White Team. We all will play each week, with some playing two sets and others playing one set. This will allow all of our players to actively participate each week.

There is one important change for the 20192020 season. Our season began on Tuesday, November 5th, at 1:00 PM with pre-season games.

Our actual season will start at the beginning of January 2020. This is a one-year trial season to see how it goes.

Hope everyone had a great summer and we will see you on the courts. Cheers. – Glen Fisher BLUE TEAM – TIGERS On Thursday, November 7th, we started the new season playing the Herons Glen Yard Dogs.

We enjoyed playing on our newly surfaced courts, despite the heat! As we began the season, our team is down two players. Unfortunately, due to an emergency, we lost a third player at the last minute and, therefore, we had to immediately go to Plan “B”.

On court one we won our first set but lost the second set following a long, hard-fought match which went into a tiebreaker. On court two it was great to see our new team player and sub win their first set. The final result was the Herons Glen Yard Dogs 4 and the Tara Woods Tigers 2.

We are all grateful to be back in Tara Woods and we look forward to enjoying team play. – Al Dion / Mike O’Hearn BLUE TEAM – MUSTANGS The North Fort Myers Men’s League held their semi-annual meeting on Monday, October 28th.

The meeting was a review of the league rules and to discuss any outstanding issues.

The Tara Woods Mustangs completed their first away match on Thursday, November 7th, at Herons Glen. The teams split the matches 3-3.

This Heron Glen team finished in second place in our league last year and they were out for revenge.

Their courts are soft clay and it takes some time to get used to the difference in how the ball bounces versus on our Tara Woods hard courts.

We had a number of our fans at the match and we actually outnumbered the local Herons Glen residents.

Our next three matches will all be away games.

– Mike Renzulli ROUND ROBINS The new season for the Tennis Association has started. The first Round Robin was played on Sunday, November 24th. However, this article was written before the match was played so I could not comment on the results. We use random sets made up of players who sign up prior to the play day. Anybody can sign up who would like to play.

There is no Round Robin in December due to the holidays. Our next Round Robin will be Sunday, January 26th.

As the season goes on, I will report on the future match activities. – Dale Holat Submitted by Linda Engel

PICKLEBALL ARE YOU NEW TO TARA WOODS? HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT PICKLEBALL?

Did you know that it is the fasting growing sport around?

Are you interested in seeing how it is played or do you already know how to play? Come to the courts on Shiloh Lane between

8:00 – 9:30 AM or 4:00 – 5:30 PM Sunday through Saturday and watch a few games to see for yourself how much fun it can be.

AND did I mention it is great exercise!!!!!

Are you interested in learning how to play? Contact Lynn Makia 513-476-2465.

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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!

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

Ping Pong is every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00!

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

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

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 12:003:00 PM. The Happy Ladies of Mah Jongg.

Any questions, please contact: Jane DeGuire, 567-0656

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.

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.

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

BOOK DISCUSSION

Thursday, December 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.

We are especially eager to have new friends join us because so many former members are gone!!

Questions: Call Marilyn Workman 239-543-1168

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)(winner-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

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

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

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Think of us as your children “on call”.

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Halloween brought much fun to Drag Queen Bingo at the Shell Factory and some of our Tara Woods residents were there to join in! We even had a winner!

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NEWS YOU CAN SING TOO

The New Image Chorus has been rehearsing for almost two months, and with the addition of some of our winter members the sounds in the Clubhouse have become stronger, smoother and oh so sweet. Dave Adams, our musical director, continues to lead us through new tunes that we know will dazzle our audience at our concert in April 2020.

Rehearsing was not all we did in November. The Chorus participated in the Craft Fair on November 2nd. We raffled off two wonderful baskets: one filled with fourteen bottles of liquid libations, and a second basket

filled with gourmet snacks. The best part of the raffle was that both baskets were won by Tara Woods residents. The basket of cheer (lots of booze) went to Trish Brown who resides on Steamboat Loop. The gourmet snacks basket went to Dona Fox, residing on Woodfield Circle.

Thank you, ladies, as well as everyone else who bought raffle tickets supporting the Chorus.

The Chorus continued to be active in community events in November. We were flattered to be asked to perform for the CHEERS TO THE 90 YEARS BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON on Friday afternoon, November 8th.

Accompanied by piano virtuoso Norm Libby, the Chorus performed four songs: YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE, BLUE MOON, SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY and we closed with the beautiful Civil War melody SHENANDOAH.

Congratulations to all in attendance who were 90 plus, that includes the Chorus’ own John D’Amico. Thanks for allowing the Chorus to be a part of your honored day.

The Chorus will not be rehearsing in December. We hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving and that the approaching holiday season will be one of great joy. We will be returning to our Monday rehearsals on the first Monday of 2020.

For those of you who make New Year’s resolutions, the most important one should be to join the best chorus in the area.

May the joy of the holiday season be with you all.

Rod Browder Chorus Member

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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

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Agatha Breen, Jack Ehrmantraut, Magaly Estremera, George Slochowsky, Joan Wendel Bob Detwiler Pat Achen, Louise Patterson, Judy Powers Art Frederick, Brenda Plut Donna Porterfield, Debbie Rapp Dick Heffron, Barbara Krilivsky Sharon Boehlke, Jennifer Bottoms, Barry Maberry, Barbara Roland Chris Olson Larry Baldwin, Lou Crowley, Katia De Bartolo, Sharon Maggert Harry Hoffman, Chris Moriarty, Nancy Wuebbeler

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Kirsten Gates, Nancy Mullet, Bob Loring, 93 Yrs. Polly Brown, Kathy Rafferty Jeannette Conley, Sidney Scott Pat Langenberg, Jackie Nadeau, Carol Schnepp “Max” Boschke, Dot Walton Linda Dion, Maggie Discepolo, Kim Hickson, Carolyn Kelsey, Camille Rosalbo Dennis Purks, Holly Ulrich, Bill Wade, Judy Wintermute Dominic Cirillo, Bonnie Dixon, Mike Peidlow

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Carol Detwiler, Nete Godfrey Anita Hanson, Patrick O’Keefe, Sheri Osborne, Donna Tribeck, Pat Williard, 93 Yrs. Bill Nothnagel, Charlie Rosalbo, Janet Waldron “Skip” Campbell, Bill Milligan Dave Jensen Pauline Paquette, George Stelling Mary Green, Linda Harju, Pat Maher, Richard Osborne, Sharon Rose Therese Gregoire, Mike Harris, Melanie Herald, Bill Parker

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DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

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Florence & Floyd Jacobs Sue Cook & Len Rolfe Jim & Teri Burt Melanie & Ron Herald Joanne & Bob Byrne, Barb & Chick Jakacki, 50 Yrs. Sharon & Ron Flobeck, Shelly & Rick Lubich Midge & John Scurlock Magaly & Julio Estremera, Diane & Bob Nunn

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Sheila & Mike Harris, Nancy & Wally Wuebbeler, 60 Yrs. Peg & Dave Gamble, 50 Yrs. Ginny & Bob Loring, 68 Yrs. Lou & Rog Sapp Lois & Tom Heideman, 60 Yrs., Carolyn & Paul Key

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Becky & Joe Burza, 50 Yrs, Patty & Scott Lewkowski Karen & Gary Stein Christopher Desalvo & Daniel Malikowski Judy & Robert Holmes Sue & Pete Hodgson Evie & Paul Loud

Contact Frankie Lindon – msdatsunt@gmail.com or 205-903-5589 before December 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in January 2020.

DOUGLAS JACOBSON VETERANS HOME On behalf of the former, current and future Tara Woods Veterans who may reside in the Douglas Jacobson Veterans Home, thank you for your generous support to the

BUY A VETERAN LUNCH CAMPAIGN. With your help, all Veterans at the home will be taken out to lunch during the holiday season.

Donations will be accepted through Tuesday evening, December 10th, and may be dropped off at my home.

THANK YOU. Stuart Berman

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!

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www.TWHOA.net • 941.349.0194 • December 2019• Island Visitor Publishing, LLC CORRECTIONS TO THE CURRENT TARA WOODS DIRECTORY DECEMBER 2019 Please send any corrections and/or changes for the upcoming NEW Tara Woods 2019 – 2020 Resident Directory by email to haywood.gandy@gmail.com. Subject: Tara Woods 2019-2020 Directory Update, Contact Information: Haywood Gandy, 239-471-2987, 603-557-8335 (cell), 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot 643 New Additions, Phone Changes, Misc. Changes and Deletions are published in the monthly editions of “The Columns”.

Please take a moment and verify your information in the NEW 2019 – 2020 Directory upon receipt and send me any updates and or changes.

ADDITIONS TO THE NEW TARA WOODS DIRECTORY 2019-2020 NAME

ADDRESS

LOT

TELEPHONE NUMBER

HOME STATE

Carole Bertrand

19232 Potomac Circle

#698

239-667-6774

CT

Tom & Joanne Bigold

19008 Potomac Circle

#544

978-866-7756 (T)

MA

239-203-7859

NC

Dottie Cox

19655 Charleston Circle

#82

Christopher DeSalvo

19446 Ganty Lane

#202

Jeff & Lynn Lessmiller

19456 Ganty Lane

#203

Daniel Malikowski

19446 Ganty Lane

#202

NJ 813-699-9248 (J) 813748-2005 (L)

WI NC NJ

CHANGES FOR THE NEW UPCOMING TARA WOODS DIRECTORY 2019-2020 NAME Dawn Benjamin

ADDRESS 19691 Charleston Circle

LOT #88

TELEPHONE NUMBER 239-543-5077 860-917-2476

HOME STATE CT

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ADDRESS

LOT

STATUS

HOME STATE

Cindie Erickson

19456 Ganty Lane

#203

Sold

JoEtta Hill

2817 Cloister Street

#311

Deceased

IL

Ralph Mosher

2584 Macon Circle

#238

Deceased

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MERRY CHRISTMAS !

TARA WOODS ACTIVITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 2019

XMAS PARTY

Aluminum Can Pick-Up Days December 7th And 21st

DEC. 7th AT 5:00 PM Sunday

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1:00 PM Water Volleyball

9:00 AM Play Rehearsal

7:00 PM Bunco

2:00 PM TWHOA Board Meeting

Tuesday

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1:00 PM Water Volleyball

9:00 AM Play Rehearsal

5:00 PM NY/NJ Club Meeting

7:00 PM TWHOA Meeting

7:00 PM Bunco

10 10:00 AM Clubhouse Ministeries 12:30 PM Bridge 1:30 PM Spanish Class

1:00 PM Water Volleyball

16 9:00 AM Play Rehearsal

7:00 PM Bunco

17 10:00 AM Clubhouse Ministeries 12:30 PM Bridge 1:30 PM Spanish Class

1:00 PM Water Volleyball 7:00 PM Bunco

23 4:00 PM Lucy's Dance Performance

24 10:00 AM Clubhouse Ministeries 12:30 PM Bridge 1:30 PM Spanish Class

Free Admittance

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6:45 PM Bingo

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9:00 AM Water Aer. Xmas Brunch

8:00 AM Blood Pressure Screening

8:00AM Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Water Volle yball

1:00 PM Hand & Foot

8:00 AM Coffe e

2:00 PM Cribbage

1:30 PM Book Club At Marilyn's

6:00 PM Private Party

6:00 PM Mah Jongg

2:00 PM Table Tennis 3:30 PM Yoga

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8:45 AM General Meeting 10:15 AM Welcome Committee Orientation

7:00 PM Games Night

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5:00 PM Christmas Party

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9:00 AM Play Rehearsal

1:00 PM Hand & Foot

1:00 PM Water Volleyball

5:00 PM Midwest Club

2:00 PM Table Tennis

7:00 PM Games Night

7:30 AM Pancake Breakfast

3:30 PM Yoga

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6:45 PM Bingo

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6:45 PM Bingo

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7:00 AM -12:00 PM Clubhouse Closed

6:45 PM Bingo

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10:00 AM Tara Wood's Pics

8:00 AM Blood Pressure Screening

1:00 PM Water Volleyball

1:00 PM Hand & Foot

2:00 PM Table Tennis

5:00 PM Canadian Club

3:30 PM Yoga

7:00 PM Games Night

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1:00 PM Water Volleyball

1:00 PM Hand & Foot

8:00 AM Coffee

2:00 PM Table Tennis

7:00 PM Games Night

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8:00 AM Coffee 8:45 AM General Meeting 9:00 AM Entertainers Business Meeting

8:45 AM General Meeting 10:00 AM Tara Wood's Pics

3:30 PM Yoga

6:00 PM Mah Jongg

CHRISTMAS

MONDAYS TUESDAYS THURSDAYS 8:00 AM - Water Aerobics Nov 2019 8:00 AM And 12:30 PM Jan 2020 8:00 AM And 12:30 PM l0:30 AM S - Yoga M T W T Exercise F S S M T W T Exercise F S For Seniors For Seniors 12:00 PM - Mah Jongg

1 10:30 2 AM 3 -4Computer Club

1 PM 2 - Table Tennis 2:00

PM1-1 Table Tennis 8 2:00 9 10 3:30 PM - Yoga 7:00 PM - Aggravation 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 PM25 - Men's Billiards 7:00 PM - Ladies Poker 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 6:00 23 24 FRIDAYS

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