Tara Woods - Aug / Sept. 2019

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INSIDE Welcome New Residents

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From The Board Room

Activities

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Tara Woods 4th of July Celebration!

Thanks to Bill Black & Friends, for another great Tara Woods 4th of July Celebration!!

FMO News

13 Volunteering 16 Clubs18 21 Shilo

4th Of July & Memorial Day

Speaks

23 Entertainment 25 Calendars 31 Birthdays & Anniversaries

MORE FESTIVE PHOTOS ON P16 & P17

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

Lorraine Quinn is a new fulltime resident at 2967 Tara Lakes Circle. Lorraine was originally from New York but lived in Virginia for thirteen years and was a member of a CERT team. Lorraine is a retired Major, spending thirty-five years in the Army and also retired from Sheltering Arms as a part-time assistant. She loves the pool, playing shuffleboard, learning to play horseshoes and loves to watch baseball and football.

from Ohio. Matt is a retired Ohio Fire Chief but is still working as a heavy-duty tow truck driver.

Sharon is still working as a preschool teacher. They are the parents of six children and eight grandchildren. Matt’s interests include delivering fire trucks and Sharon loves going on girls trips to Michigan. They both enjoy RV camping.

Mike and Claire Schwinn are new full-time residents at 2845 Tara Lakes Circle and are originally from Illinois. Mike is retired from Bell Telephone as an Engineering Manager and Claire is a retired second grade teacher, spending thirty-eight years with Matt and Sharon Rose are the Lee County School District. new part-time residents at 19604 WELCOME TO Savannah Road and are originally

They have three children, two grandchildren with one on the way, and one great-grandchild with one on the way. Mike likes computers, electronic equipment and watching sports. Claire enjoys reading, gardening, water volleyball and watching sports.

Geraldine (Gerry) Trueblood is a new full-time resident at 2832 Steamboat Loop, originally from Michigan but has lived in Herons Glen for seventeen years and ten years in Cape Coral. Gerry is retired from Lee Memorial where she was a secretary. Gerry is an armchair traveler with three kitties: Emily, Cricket and Willow and she loves to play Bingo.

TARA WOODS, JOANNE BYRNE

MANAGER’S CORNER Dear Tara Woods Residents, As some of you may have heard, there are some changes to your management team. We are pleased to introduce Cathy Winfree as your new Community Manager, effective as of August 1, 2019. Darlene has been given a promotion to another Hometown America property in the Florida Region.

Cathy has over fifteen years of experience in the manufactured housing industry, in California and Florida, and was most recently managing several properties in Punta Gorda. She previously worked for Hometown America,

and we are excited to have her back in the Hometown family.

Outside of work, she stays busy with her friends and family, but most importantly with her granddaughter Olivia, whose adoption was recently finalized and has been the source of endless joy for her family.

Please feel free to say hello and share your warm Tara Woods welcome with her when you see her out and about.

Thank you!

Hometown America Darlene D. Bradley Community Manager

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

by Sam Topping “Mistakes are actually the stepping stones to success.”

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FROM THE BOARD ROOM BY LOU As some of you know, my wife Pat and I are train enthusiasts. Last year we covered nearly 7,000 miles on trains here in the U.S. We have also been fortunate enough to ride trains on five continents.

We have yet to do Asia and Antarctica when they get a train. All trains are led by an engine and our favorites are steam engines. They seem so simple (heat water, water turns to steam, steam propels the driving mechanism). Actually, it is far more complex. Together there are literally hundreds of parts that work to move the train forward.

You might compare a steam locomotive to our Homeowners Association. On the surface it seems pretty simple. However, in reality, it takes hundreds of dedicated volunteers to move our Homeowners Association forward – resident volunteers who serve to

make all our lives better and allow all of us to enjoy this special lifestyle. You know who you are!!!

We are blessed to have this incredible, large cadre of folks who are willing to volunteer their time and expertise on behalf of others.

Thank you! Thank you!

Just like riding trains, there is always more to do. If you are looking to make a difference in our community, contact me or any other Board Member. All are welcome. Let’s talk!

HEADS UP – Join in with the Thursday Water Volleyball group. It’s a splashing good time on Thursdays at 5:30 PM in the lap pool. No experience necessary.

For more information contact Barbara Simonson at 541-840-4430.

Go ahead, take the plunge.

DID YOU KNOW THAT – As a resident you are able to

reserve the Clubhouse for private parties, based on availability.

Contact our Clubhouse Scheduler, Judy Lanpher, at 386-795-5555 jlanphertw@yahoo.com for more information.

CALENDAR HOUSEKEEPING – If your plans change and you need to cancel or move an event that has already been approved and scheduled, please contact Scheduler Judy Lanpher at 386-795-5555 or jlanphertw@ yahoo.com and Web Master Bill Loveday at 313-220-0622 or bill@twhoa.net. This will help ensure that the calendar and website have the most accurate information. Thank you.

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

“THE MAGIC OF TARA WOODS” T-SHIRTS AND LANYARDS

On sale at the Clubhouse at Saturday Morning Coffee.

TEE SHIRTS: LANYARDS:

$10 $4

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, Ginnie Pontarelli, 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.

Ginnie Pontarelli , 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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ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES COMING UP IN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER:

– Take the month of August off, but be prepared to purchase tickets for the Labor Day Party on Monday, September 2nd, at 1:00 PM, hosted by the New York/New Jersey Club. See the details in this issue of The Columns.

– By the end of September, tickets should be available for the Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26th. It’s never too early to start thinking about your costume. Watch for a poster in the Clubhouse in September.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Bill Black & Friends and the Board of Directors for hosting the Fourth of July

Party. It was a meaningful celebration with outstanding decorations, and great food and friends to share the day.

Thank you also to Bill Black &Friends for hosting the National Hot Dog Day celebration on July 21st, with Free Hot Dogs at the Tiki Bar, sponsored by Activities.

Bill does a great job preparing and serving a large variety of food.

We’re lucky to have someone with his catering talents living in Tara Woods and willing to share his expertise.

There’s no reason to be bored during the summer here in Tara Woods. There are still lots of opportunities to gather with friends for cards, games, sports,

movies, Bingo, exercise, water volleyball! and more. To keep aware of all that’s happening, see the box by this article for ways to “Stay Informed”.

As Activities Coordinator, I try to keep you aware of the social Activities that are coming up for you to enjoy. 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.

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

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.

ENTERTAINING NEWS

SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY

Our sympathy goes out to those who have lost family and friends...

Jack Boylan Betty Lauzon Eileen Robinson’s Mom Howard Gross’ Mom Carole Stonhill Our thoughts to those in the community who are recovering at this time…

Jane DeGuire is in assisted living Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.

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

Ginnie Pontarelli • ginpont@gmail.com 239-810-1769

So, Ladies and Gentlemen...well here we are in the middle of the summer. For some it is a great time to be out enjoying the heat and humidity. But for others, time is appreciated indoors and relishing the conditioned air. Whichever you do in life – ENJOY – this is not a dress rehearsal, make it the best you can.

Speaking of the best you can – this is an opportunity to give recognition to those who work with the Entertainers, those who are not seen under the lights during our production in March in the Clubhouse when we put the play on stage. I am listing as many of the volunteer activities that I can think of; can you see yourself helping us?

selling tickets videoing and producing the CD setting up and taking down the hall hosting and helping at the cast party joining us in the audience lending us your possessions for use on stage Hometown for allowing us the use of the Clubhouse and some furniture • And anyone who allows us the use of their significant other for months • • • • • • •

“You need three things in the theatre; the play, the actors, and the audience; each must give something.”

• Officers of the Entertainers Business Committee – Kenneth Haigh • Attendees of the meetings and those who help with decisions • stagehands • stand-ins • props • costumes • make-up • dressers • building and tearing down the set • painting • dressing the stage • special painting • creating physical objects i.e., boxes, cross, knives • sound, lights, sound and light effects • ushering • creating & printing tickets and poster

There are many, many unseen hours performed before the audience involvement and after everyone goes home.

The Entertainers want to thank each of you for your time and your talent. You all are a part of the process, and without each of your contributions the play would not be complete. Working together we create a play.

Pat Dunning, Publicity for the Entertainers pdunning46@gmail.com or 239-599-4490

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FMO NEWS - TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS

You have read about how FMO maintains a lobbyist in Tallahassee to ensure that as manufactured homeowners in a rental community our rights are looked after. If you attended any of the monthly meetings in season, you may have learned how to protect yourself from scammers or how to make your home fall safe. The list is endless.

One service that being a member of the FMO provides, at additional cost, is the Cross-Country Motor Club. The Cross-Country Motor Club offers premium roadside assistance. It offers 24-hour Emergency Road Service, Custom Computerized Trip Routing/ Map Service, Reimbursement for Emergency Travel Expenses, Emergency Message Service, Auto/Truck/ RV Rental Discounts, Hotel/Motel Discounts and so much more.

The $35 covers you and your spouse for one year.

Compare that to what you are now paying. For additional information on the Cross-Country Motor Club contact ads@fmo.org or call (727) 530-7539.

Applications and envelopes are on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse to join FMO. Applications to join FMO and the Cross-Country Road Club are available in the last FMO Magazine.

Questions, please contact Stuart Berman at stuarttberman34@yahoo.com.

Wishing you a safe and cool rest of the summer.

To our snowbirds, we will keep the place going.

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

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Estate Plans Can Help You Answer Questions About the Future The word “estate” conjures images of great wealth, which may be one of the reasons so many people don’t develop estate plans – after all, they’re not rich, so why make the effort? In reality, though, if you have a family, you can probably benefit from estate planning, whatever your asset level. And you may well find that a comprehensive estate plan can help you answer some questions you may find unsettling – or even worrisome.

Here are a few of these questions: What will happen to my children? With luck, you (and your co-parent, if you have one) will be alive and well at least until your children reach the age of majority (either 18 or 21, depending on where you live). Nonetheless, you don’t want to take any chances, so, as part of your estate plans, you may want to name a guardian to take care of your children if you are not around. You also might want to name a conservator – sometimes called a “guardian of the estate” – to manage any assets your minor children might inherit.

Will there be a fight over my assets? Without a solid estate plan in place, your assets could be subject to the time-consuming, expensive – and very public – probate process. During probate, your relatives and creditors can gain access to your records, and possibly even challenge your will. But with proper planning, you can maintain your privacy. As one possible element of an estate plan, a living trust allows your property to avoid probate and pass quickly to the beneficiaries you’ve named.

Who will oversee my finances and my living situation if I become incapacitated? You can build various forms of protection into your estate planning, such as a durable power of attorney, which allows you to designate someone to manage your financial affairs if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.

You could also create a medical power of attorney, which allows someone to handle health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.

Will I shortchange my family if I leave significant assets to charities? Unless you have unlimited resources, you’ll have to make some choices about charitable gifts and money for your family. But as part of your estate plans, you do have some appealing options. For example, you could establish a charitable lead trust, which provides financial support to your chosen charities for a period of time, with the remaining assets eventually going to your family members. A charitable remainder trust, by contrast, can provide a stream of income for your family members for the term of the trust, before the remaining assets are transferred to one or more charitable organizations.

As you can see, careful estate planning can help you answer many of the questions that may be worrying you. Be aware, though, that certain aspects of estate planning, especially those related to living trusts and charitable trusts, can be complex, so you should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor about your situation. But once you’ve got your plans in place, you should be able to face the future with greater clarity and confidence.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice.

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Do you love to sing? Have we got a place for you! The New Image Chorus!

The first meeting of our new season will be Monday, September 30th, at 12:00 noon in the Clubhouse. Rehearsals are every Monday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. There are no tryouts, no tests, just your wish to sing.

So, mark the date on your calendar. Looking forward to seeing our returning members and greeting new members.

If questions, call Polly Brown, 239-731-1614.

See you in September.

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GARDEN CLUB

As a reminder, our next meeting is Saturday, October 12th.

Please mark your calendars.

This is our only meeting before the Craft Fair and this year we have another meeting on Saturday, November 9th, before the Fashion Show.

Anyone interested in joining or just helping out, please come to these meetings.

You don’t have to be a member to volunteer to help.

The Craft Fair on Saturday, November 2nd, is open to the public, with lots of talented vendors selling their handmade items.

We will need volunteers on Friday,

November 1st, to set up and again on Saturday, November 2nd.

If you are new to Tara Woods, the Fashion Show on Sunday, November 17th, is a Free event; everyone is expected to bring either a salad or a dessert to share, with some members bringing the wine. It’s ALWAYS a fun afternoon. A poster for signing up will be in the Clubhouse in October.

We set up for the Fashion Show the morning of the show on Sunday, November 17th, and again volunteers are needed.

Again, this year, our models will be wearing the beautiful clothing from Razzle Dazzle, a

wonderful boutique, located at 1335 Cape Coral Parkway East.

If you’re shopping there, tell the ladies you are from Tara Woods; they would love to meet you. They are running a 10% off sale and they have Dazzling Deals which run 50-70% off. If you need something special, be sure to check out this store.

Please put these dates on your calendar; you do not want to miss them. The Garden Club hopes everyone is having a safe and fun summer.

AUGUST What to Plant Annuals/Bedding plants: The hottest days of summer limit planting to heat-tolerant vinca, coleus, salvia, and celosia.

Bulbs: Aztec lily, butterfly lily, walking iris, and spider lily can be planted any time of the year, even late summer.

Herbs: Herbs that can be planted from plants (not seeds) include bay laurel, ginger, Mexican tarragon, and rosemary.

Vegetables: Start planting eggplant, okra, peppers, pumpkin, squashes, and tomatoes for the fall garden.

What to Do Palms: Check older fronds for yellowing as it may indicate a magnesium or potassium deficiency. Apply an appropriate palm fertilizer.

Vegetables: Solarize the vegetable garden for 4–6 weeks in preparation for fall planting if not done in July.

Poinsettias: Pinch back poinsettias and mums before the end of the month to allow time for buds to form for winter bloom.

Ornamental plants: Fertilize those plants that show signs

of deficiencies. Rapid growth and leaching rains may result in nutrient deficiencies in some plants.

Fertilizer Bans: Numerous municipalities in south Florida prohibit the application of fertilizer to lawns and/or landscape plants during the summer rainy season (June–September). See if such an ordinance exists in your area.

Annuals/Bedding plants: Remove spent blooms, cut back, and fertilize flowering annuals and perennials to extend the bloom season into the fall months.

SEPTEMBER What to Plant Annuals/Bedding plants: If summer beds need refreshing, try scarlet sage, nasturtium, celosia, and wax begonia for color into fall.

Bulbs: Plant gladiolus every 2 weeks to stagger blooming. Stake each plant.

Herbs: Plant herbs that tolerate the warm temperatures of early fall, such as Mexican tarragon, mint, rosemary, and basil.

Vegetables: September opens the door for more vegetables to plant.

Shrubs: Consider placing native shrubs, like beautyberry, marlberry, firebush, and dahoon holly, where you can view the birds that enjoy them.

but seeds provide a wider variety from which to choose.

Perennials and bulbs: Divide and replant perennials and bulbs that have grown too large or need rejuvenation. Add organic matter to planting beds and monitor water needs during establishment.

Irrigation: Check that irrigation systems are providing good coverage and operating properly before summer rains taper off.

Citrus: Fertilize citrus with a balanced fertilizer either this month or in October. Use controlled-release nitrogen because rain will not leach it from the soil too quickly.

What to Do Lawns: Continue to monitor the lawn for signs of insect damage. Fall armyworms, chinch bugs, mole crickets, and sod webworms are still active this month.

Vegetable gardens: Prepare the fall vegetable garden if not done in August. Using transplants from your local garden center will get the garden off to a fast start,

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VOLUNTEERING I wanted to share this article with you that appeared in the Manchester Newspaper. I have been a volunteer with the New Horizons homeless shelter for seven years. Last March, New Horizons merged with an organization called Families in Transition.

New Horizons has served homeless clients in the city since 1973.

Last year, the agency merged with Families in Transition; the

combined organization runs an adult homeless shelter, soup kitchen, food pantry and women’s shelter. The mission of Families in Transition was to provide housing for the needy. Many of the volunteers have found that the current transition was not working, and we saw an increase in the volume of homeless that were hanging out on the streets and hurting the businesses downtown, especially

the restaurants. We have also noticed an increase in the number of young people who are homeless. The article below describes a meeting that the residents and volunteers had to brainstorm potential solutions to help solve the problem and offer a better atmosphere for the homeless.

Mike Renzulli

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CITY RESIDENTS OFFER SOLUTIONS TO CITY’S HOMELESS CHALLENGES

By Shawne K. Wickham Families in Transition-New Horizons is seeking the public’s input on its plans to redevelop its Manchester Street facility. The first step was a “charrette” run this weekend by Plan NH, a nonprofit group whose volunteer members include architects, engineers and planners.

“Our objective is to create a place at the site to make it more appealing, welcoming and efficient, and to create a cohesive and coordinated neighborhood where New Horizons is a good neighbor and an element of the neighborhood that brings pride,” he said.

The plan the group came up with in just 24 hours would use the existing shelter building as a “dry,” or abstinence-based, dormitory for men and women as well as a dining area and a balcony for outdoor dining. The current food pantry would be replaced with a new, separate market where folks could shop and attend culinary classes.

Another new building would house a “wet” shelter — where clients are not required to abstain from alcohol — with separate floors for men and women and space for medical services.

Another goal, planners said, is to make the campus more a part of the surrounding neighborhood.

They envisioned opening a barber shop and salon in street-level storefronts, installing artwork and murals, and planting trees with benches underneath along the city streets.

Local business owners, residents, storekeepers and clients of the shelter weighed in. And while many offered positive suggestions, some complained about the impact of the shelter on their businesses.

And that’s what they tried to do, Sturtevant said Saturday. “We thought big,” he said. “Don’t get scared of that. There’s a way to break this down and look at it strategically, so that over time this larger vision can be realized.”

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WISCONSIN SUMMER GET-TOGETHER

On July 11th, some friends from Tara Woods who spend the summer in Wisconsin got together for lunch in Green Bay. Below are some photos from our

get-together. There was, Sharon & Don Boehlke, Peggy & Dave Boncher, Ken & Beth Ferris, and Linda & Warren Engel. Ron & Ruth Bradley always attend

also, but they had car trouble and couldn’t make it.

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NEW ENGLAND CLUB The New England Club will reconvene on Saturday, October 19th, with our season kick off party welcoming back our snowbirds and summer survivors!

More information and signups will be posted starting Friday, September 20th, on

LABOR DAY AT TARA WOODS!

MONDAY, SEPT. 2ND 1:00 PM Food service starting at 1:30 PM Open seating Menu: Chicken Dinner: ½ BJ’s Rotisserie Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Homemade Baked Beans and Homemade Potato Salad, Dessert & Coffee.

Cost: $10.00 Tickets available starting Saturday, August 3rd, at Saturday Morning Coffee, until Tuesday, Aug. 27th.

Bring Your Own Beverage and Snacks to share and don’t forget your tickets!!

Bean Bag Baseball – Social Raffle TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER AUGUST 27TH. Hosted by the New York/New Jersey Club.

the New England Club bulletin board. We welcome back all our New Englanders, as well as any new residents from any of our six beautiful states.

Judy Machnicz

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY CLUB

I hope everyone is having a great summer – wherever you are. A reminder that the Club is hosting the Labor Day Party on Monday, September 2nd. The Helper sign-up sheet is posted on the Club bulletin board. Please sign up! We need as many as possible to help with this party.

Please keep in mind that the Club is hosting the lunch at the Craft Fair on Saturday, November 2nd. Please come with ideas to the October meeting and be ready to sign up to help.

Attention new residents from New York or New Jersey! You are always welcome to join the New York/New Jersey Club at all our events. We do not collect dues, but you do have to be from NY or NJ. All meetings, events and sign-up sheets are posted on the Club bulletin board on the north side of the Clubhouse under “New York/New Jersey Club”. We’d love to have you join us.

Below is the event schedule for the coming season. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to take a month. This schedule is also available on the NY/NJ bulletin board in the Clubhouse and was emailed to everyone. If you have any questions or concerns, let me know.

Have a safe, healthy, relaxing summer.

Janet Daly

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Monday, September 2nd: 1:00 PM Club Hosts Labor Day Party Saturday, October 12th, 5:00 PM “Welcome Back Beach Party” Hosted by Linda & John Hoos Saturday, November 2nd, Club to Host Craft Fair Luncheon 11:00-1:00 PM Saturday, November 9th, 5:00 PM Hosted by Eddie Amarando & Dorothy Andrus Saturday, November 30th, 9:00 AM Decorate Christmas tree/ Clubhouse Sunday, December 8th, 5:00 PM Christmas Meeting Hosted by The Robinson’s & Hoos’ 2020 Saturday, January 4th, 9:00 AM Undecorate Christmas Tree/ Clubhouse Sunday, January 5th, 5:00 PM Hosted by Carole & Ken Clark Friday, February 7th, 4:00 PM “Nite at The Races” – Hosted by Janet & George Daly & Club Sunday, March 8th: 5:00 PM “Appetizers & Desserts” Hosted by Marge, Bart & Miriam Saturday, April 18, 5:00 PM “Lobster Fest” Saturday, April 25, 12:00 noon “Out to Lunch” Coordinated

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Your NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH is working for you.

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)

STAY SAFE THIS MONTH’S TIPS:

This is the last article for The Columns until next season.

Please remember, be safe and take care of your neighbor.

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TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB

The Tara Woods Computer Bring something to take Club provides free computer notes with, and your laptop classes and is open to all res- computer if you want to follow idents and visitors. It’s never along on it. I will answer any too late to join our group, even question you care to ask me. I if you’re a total novice. The also give private lessons and set subject of each session will be up or repair computers in your chosen by the Club members home. I’ve been designing, proand can include almost any gramming, repairing, teaching, topic. I am always open to any and working with computers questions you want to ask me. since 1968, and can help you We are meeting at my home with all of your computer needs. during the Summer season like Please call me with any queswe have years.

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HAPPY HOUR CLUB

WATER VOLLEYBALL We have had to compete with pool closure, Mother Nature and a National Holiday but we have enjoyed the fun of Water Volleyball three times since the beginning of June. Our numbers

are growing weekly. Come and join in the fun, get some exercise (which you won’t realize until the next day), and maybe meet some new people. Laughter is a sure thing at no charge. Experience is NOT necessary.

THURSDAYS 5:30 – 7:30 PM – PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE!!

Any questions, please contact Barbara Simonson 541-840-4430

Friday, September 20th, at 5:00 PM on the Verandah It’s a great way to make new acquaintances and renew friendships.

Just bring your favorite Snack and Drink SURPRISE DRINK!!! $2.00 DONATION *Please see the sign-up list in the Clubhouse

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SHILOH SPEAKS

Hello Summer! Yes, the “Dog Days of Summer” are here with temperatures in the high 90’s and the humidity too hot to do any enjoyable outdoor activities; that is unless you enjoy air conditioning as your activity. And who can’t forget we are still in hurricane season mode - till November 30th. Hopefully, everyone is prepared and we can all rest assured that this will be a safe and quiet one.

Anyway, let me introduce myself to one and all. My name is SHILOH, and I’m the new Bailey Speaks for future articles called Shiloh Speaks. As you either heard or read in The Columns, we lost our dear friend and my big brother Bailey. Bailey was a West Highland Terrier, and I’m an Australian Silky Terrier. I can be mistaken as a Yorkshire Terrier or “Yorkie”. We are totally different breeds of dog. We each have different traits and characteristics.

If I give a good scratch behind the ear and put my best paws forward, I hope you will continue to follow me and my future articles.

To acknowledge Bailey, who put up a good year and a half fight against cancer, and through love and compassion of my master and friends, he lived to see what life meant. During this past Spring, I have witnessed several other of my four-footed furry friends who have passed on like Bailey. They belong to Joe & Sue VanSickle’s mixed terrier and Linda & John Hoos’ little Dachshund. And who can forget Ruth and her beloved Schnauzer, Lucy, who each morning and late afternoons you would find them either walking or biking

through Tara Woods neighborhood, and throughout the Fort Myers areas. Let me know if you have had the loss of your canine or feline companion so that they can also be remembered.

So, in this segment of Shiloh Speaks, I have pawed about When We Have Lost a Pet, How We Know when to Say Goodbye.

When is the right time to make the decision to put your pet down; dogs do not know when the right time is. In the end, you (the master) are the one who will have to make that dreaded decision. It isn’t always easy, but usually we know in our hearts whether our canines or felines are still enjoying life or not, and when we have to let them go.

I know my time for pawing today’s article is almost up for this two-month issue. I’ll be back to share more informative articles in the October issue. Hopefully, I will meet you and your master in my travels around Tara Woods.

As I end this segment, I’m enclosing this comforting thought from remembering Bailey and others who left our hearts.

The old and frail animals are young again.

Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.

There is only one thing missing.

They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth.

So each day they run and play until the day comes when One suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches!

The ears go up!

The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!

You have been seen and when you and your special friend meet, you take them in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and you look once more in the eyes of your trusting pet.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, Never again to be separated.

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Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of hills, meadows and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, he goes to this place Where there is food, water, and warm spring weather.

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For new residents of Tara Woods and existing residents too, the Clubhouse Ministries invite you to join one of their Bible study Till next time, like Bailey who would say in his closing articles, pick up after us and give us plenty of fresh cool water, especially during these hot Summer months.

classes, which are held in the Clubhouse Meeting Room every

Enjoy a great and safe Summer.

No need to make reservations, folks! Just stop by any Tuesday

Happy Tails, Shiloh

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. morning at 10:00 AM. Come join us!

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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

Pickleball Open Group play times April – October Group Play times are: Sun.through Fri. 8:00 - 9:30 AM Sat. 9:00 - 10:30 AM

The above times are for players of all levels.

Interested in learning how to play?

Contact: Lynn Makia 513-476-2465 or Diane Gibson 603-244-0536

BOCCE

Tuesdays at 10:00 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 Reminder that Bocce Ball on Monday nights will begin on October 14th, at 4:00 PM.

AEROBICS Get your body moving, stretching and toned in the Clubhouse with your friends!!

Meets every Tues. and Thurs. at 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM These are low impact sessions specifically for older adults (seniors). Each class includes Cardio, Toning and Balance. Bring weights (or water bottles).

COME JOIN US FOR SOME GOOD EXERCISE, FUN, FRIENDSHIPS AND CHALLENGE YOURSELF.

For more information contact Lynn Makia 513-476-2465 • 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, August 1st at 1:30 PM 2760 Steamboat Loop Join us to talk about the books we have been enjoying and maybe borrow one you would like to read. Newcomers welcome. Questions: Call Marilyn Workman 239-543-1168

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)(winnertake-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

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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Jim Bishop, Steve Smith Ray Paquette, Dorothy Ulatowski 3 Charlene Langtry 4 Judy Binkowski, George Henrick 5 Tony Russo 6 Ginny Achen, Rich Breniser, Debbie Galvan, Flo Gooding, 90 Yrs., James Liberty, Howie Walton 7 Dorothy Belford, Ken Clark 9 Mabel Sim 10 Vera Cawlfield, Christopher Desalvo, Warrren Engel, David Salamino 11 Joe Parise

12 Denny Biglin, Gene Dickie, Lavonne Langeland, Wayne Ray, Irmgard Sperl, Karen Stein 13 Judy Hagelstein, Terry Langeland, Ginny Loring, Marilyn Murphy, Steve Zingre 14 Jim Burt, Gigi Fisher, Larry Fonner, Lynn Makia 15 Betty DeVito, Mary Kivel, Ginny Owenburg 16 Jane DeGuire, 93 Yrs., Joseph Plut, Lou Sapp, Dakota Windancer 18 Bob Wehlage 19 Susie Bradley 20 Patti Kuhn, Jo Topping

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Patti Howard Dave Boncher, Terra Charles, Barb Goodhue 3 Barb Dodge, Deliaan Van Gemert 4 Andy Andrews, 92 Yrs. 5 Carol Adney, Jack Conley 7 Sue Clark, Diane Nunn 8 Evelyn Picklesimer, Bill Sobkowicz 9 Mary Ann Craig, Jackie Liberty, Ken Reese 10 Ann Furia, Dawn Taylor, Doug Ulrich 11 John Kern, Sharon Rowe 12 Vito Disaro, “D” Linderman

13 Fran Curtis, Al Dion, Darryl Yohn 14 Phil Corey 15 Joe Byrd, Flossie Hoffman, Linda Hoos, Marlene Lane, Kenny Linn 16 Kathy Hildreth 17 Sharon Flobeck 18 Mary Costantini 19 Jim Brockmeyer, Irene D’Amico 20 Julio Estremera, Ruthie Lemire 21 Jane Crawford, Nancy McLaughlin

22 Linda Cooledge, Martin D’Cruze, Bobbie Felknor, Bob Volkers 23 Andrea Snyder 24 Brian Francey, Steve Robinson 25 Bob Cooney, 94 Yrs., Pat Dunning, Wanda Dorsett 26 Barry Erhardt, Pete Hodgson 27 Judy Machnicz 28 Paul Key, Sharie Libby, Don Swartz 29 Bill Loveday, Lloyd Maggert 30 Frank Regnone, 93 Yrs.

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

1 Carol & Ron Andrews, 62 Yrs. 2 Louise & Art Frederick 3 Flossie & Harry Hoffman, 64 Yrs., Lorraine & Bill Milligan, Judy & Steve Rigsby 4 Mary & Amos Green, 65 Yrs., Linda & Kent Hetzer, Mary & Ed Sandre, Gwen & Dakota Windancer 6 Casey & Bob Glandorf, 61 Yrs., Elaine & Ray Lavoie, 61 Yrs., Joann & Bob Tirollo 7 Mary Ann & Ben Craig, Mabel & Ned Griffin, 62 Yrs., Mary

& Phil Kenter, 62 Yrs., Vi & Clif McLaughlin, 65 Yrs. 8 Donna Phillips & Frank Grant, Dotty & Ernie St. James 9 Kathy & Dennis Harper 10 Nancy & Jack Morley 11 Irene & John D’Amico, 65 Yrs., Sharon & Matt Rose 12 Vicki & Mike Hoard 13 Charlotte & Roy Ohmes, Camille & Charlie Rosalbo, 61 Yrs. 14 Ann Rouette & Ghislain Marcil, Ann & Sidney Scott, 66 Yrs., Vic & Tom Sharps

15 Phil & Steve Corey 16 Gaye & Larry Noffsinger, “Chickie” & Dom Notaro 17 Dee & Joe Bent, Beth & Ken Ferris, 64 Yrs. 19 Jackie & James Liberty, 60 Yrs. 20 Angie & George D’Alessandro, 61 Yrs. 21 Beverly & John Anderson 23 Ann & Frank Millette 25 Tami & Rick Hall 26 Ellie & Bill Hubbs 29 Pat & Henry Gardner

Contact Frankie Lindon – msdatsunt@gmail.com or 239-205-903-5589 before September 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in October 2019.

MOVIE NITE Saturday, August 31st 7:00 PM

Featuring: Run Away Jury Starring: John Cusack, Gene Hackman Rated: PG-13, Action

Saturday, September 28th 7:00 PM Featuring: Rush Hour Two, Comedy Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker Rated: PG-13

Free Popcorn Drinks 50 Cents Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey

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CORRECTIONS TO THE CURRENT TARA WOODS DIRECTORY AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

Please send any corrections and/or changes for the upcoming publication of the “NEW” Tara Woods 2019 - 2020 Resident Directory by email to haywood.gandy@gmail.com. Subject: Tara Woods 2019-2020 Directory Updates.

Contact Information: Haywood Gandy, 239-471-2987, 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot #643, haywood.gandy@gmail.com.

New Additions, Phone Changes, Misc. Changes and Deletions are published in the monthly editions of “The Columns”. The information will be updated for publication in the “NEW” 2019 – 2020 edition of the directory.

Please take a moment and verify your information in the current 2018 – 2019 Directory and send me any updates.

ADDITIONS TO THE NEW TARA WOODS DIRECTORY 2019-2020 Name

Address

Lot#

Phone

BARR, Samuel & Peggy

2826 Tara Lakes Circle

Lot #308

727-410-5751 (S)

IL

239-313-0347 (P)

IL

2773 Orlenes Street

Lot #341

202-438-5030

ROSE, Matt & Sharon

19604 Savannah Road

Lot #135

513-383-9676 (M)

OH

513-368-7733 (S)

OH

Lot #501

SILLER, Rich & Terri

Lot #320

2853 Cloister Street

1-239-674-9521

Home State

HANSON, Anita

SCHWINN, Mike & Claire 2845 Tara Lakes Circle

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847-502-7058 (M)

IL

847-602-3390 (C)

IL

703-861-8779 (R)

OH

703-400-3490 (T)

DC

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CHANGES FOR THE NEW UPCOMING TARA WOODS DIRECTORY 2019-2020 Name

Address

Phone

Home State

CASHIN, Lou

19718 Woodfield Circle

Lot #143

810-397-6111

MI

HOOS, John & Linda

19436 Charleston Circle

Lot #167

914-227-1447 (J)

NY

941-713-4868 (L)

NY

239-202-7765 (L)

MI

JONES, Larry & Norma

2765 Steamboat Loop

Lot #392

239-543-4899 (N)

MI

MAHER, John & Jane

19839 Kara Circle

Lot #485

239-560-4789

OH

MAHER, Jane

19839 Kara Circle

Lot #485

239-543-7694 (Delete)

OH

WOOD, Jack & Elaine

2879 Tara Lakes Circle

Lot #494

239-246-7744

OH

MISC. CHANGES – DELETE THE FOLLOWING NAMES Name

Address

Lot

Status

BAKUN, John & Barbara

2773 Orlenes Street

Lot #341

Sold

Home State MI

BRAUNING, Gunther & Hilde

2853 Cloister Street

Lot #320

Sold

MI CT

JOHNSEN, Rita

2845 Tara Lakes Circle

Lot #501

Sold

LONGACRE, Wyatt & Lillie

19604 Savannah Road

Lot #135

Sold

VA

SICK, Rita

2826 Tara Lakes Circle

Lot #308

Sold

NY

UPDATES TO THE TARA WOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Page – 3 of The 2018 – 2019 Resident Directory TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 2600 TARA LAKES CIRCLE NORTH FORT MYERS, FL 33917

OFFICERS President ..................................................Lou Dunning .................................................................................... 239-240-5847 Vice President .........................................Sue Cook .......................................................................................... 239-599-4597 Secretary .................................................Ginnie Pontarelli .............................................................................. 239-810-1769 Treasurer .................................................Eileen Robinson ............................................................................... 315-297-2793 Membership Secretary ............................Bill Loveday ..................................................................................... 313-220-0622 Director ...................................................Dave Lindon ......................................................................................205-602-3333 Director ...................................................Roger Rafferty .................................................................................. 239-543-7556 Director ...................................................Keith Schuelke ...................................................................................262-389-8663

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It’s Your 90’s BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!!

We would like to honor our Tara Woods residents who have reached that wonderful age.

LUNCHEON

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

This luncheon party includes great food, music and entertainment for the honoree and a guest.

Hosted by: Lynn Makia, Diane Gibson, Janet Daly & JoAnn Stovall This is the first of a biennial celebration.

Many groups, clubs and individuals in the park have pledged a

monetary donation to help support this first event. THANK YOU!

Any questions, or if you would like to pledge a monetary amount, please contact any of the hosts of the event.

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What is our plan if the market is down 55% again?

How much cash are we holding?

What role do you play in picking my investments?

How much am I paying you?

What happens to my bond funds when rates rise?

How much am I paying for my mutual funds?

How does my variable annuity income really work?

How much am I paying for my annuities?

It’s your money, you deserve to know.

When you don’t like the answers, ASK us.

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