From The Board Room

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- lled winter.

The  rst ever Quarter Auction in Tara Woods was a huge success as a kick-off for our traditional “Day of Caring” charities. The Clubhouse was  lled 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 9 th , 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 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 4 th traf c 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. All meetings start at 1:00 PM. 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 envelopes to mail your completed 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

THIS IS OLD GLORY Is yours faded and torn? Retire her to a proper disposal. Drop her off at 19553 Charleston Circle (lot #12) or at the Guard House. Replacements are available from Bob Glandorf. $7.00

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  omas, 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

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NOW AVAILABLE TARA WOODS MEN’S AND WOMEN’S, COLLARED SHIRTS, HATS AND LANYARDS On sale at the Clubhouse at Saturday Morning Coffee. Contact Keith Schuelke for assistance: 262-389-8663