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t was a hot and steamy night and some of us were rained on as we gathered for the game, but a good time was had by all when 54 residents and friends attended the Wednesday, June 17, Ft. Myers Miracle vs. Daytona Tortugas ballgame. It was a good game with the Miracle winning 9 – 5. It was our first game back at Hammond Stadium this season, so we saw all the renovations made last year. The stadium has grown and can now accommodate more fans in seats in the outfield. It
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looked like they also ex- Bev Brockhagen), Sue VanSickle, and Jane Skinner panded their food service area. There was never a (a guest of Hilda Dienes). You never know what’s long wait for food or going to happen when you beverages. attend a Tara Woods Before the game, there was a parade sponsored Miracle game! by businesses from Sanibel ~Janet and George Daly and Captiva Islands, thus “Islands Night”. They tossed all kinds of goodies to the crowd and our seats made us prime recipients of lots of cool stuff. Because of the large group, the sales manager gave us three Miracle hats. Names were drawn and the lucky winners were Mark Durand (a guest of Jim and
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SATURDAY COFFEE You Are Invited…. Who: All residents, friends, family and visitors. New residents especially welcome! What: Saturday Morning Coffee Where: At the Clubhouse When: Every Saturday morning at 8:00 AM through October. Why: To meet your friends and neighbors for friendly conversation over a cup or two of coffee. • To hear what’s going on in the community at the General Meeting at 8:45 AM. • To meet members of the TWHA Board of Directors who take turns hosting each meeting. • To support your Kitchen Committee who supply a variety of donuts, bagels and Kaiser Rolls with various toppings, including cream cheese, butter, jelly, and homemade cream cheese w/olives and w/scallions, for a minimal cost. • To purchase tickets to the latest events. • To purchase “Social” tickets and, hopefully, leave with a little extra cash. • To pay your Homeowner’s dues or get your Homeowner’s card. • To read the bulletin board. • To hear some Wit and Wisdom from our residents. • ……and more! RSVP: Sign up on the sign-up sheet on the back bulletin board in the Clubhouse. It would be helpful if you signed up by Thursday of each week.
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Monday, September 7, 2015 1:00 PM • Food served at 3:00 PM Open seating on the Verandah, at the Pool or in the Clubhouse. Clambake-in-a-Bag: Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Corn, Potato, Kielbasa accompanied by Cole Slaw, followed by Dessert and Coffee. Cost: $18.00 TWHA Members: $16.00 Chicken Dinner: ½ BJ’s Rotisserie Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw, followed by Dessert and Coffee. Cost: $10.00 TWHA Members: $8.00 TWHA members please bring your membership card when buying tickets. Tickets available starting Saturday, August 8th at Coffee until Tuesday, September 1st. Bring Your Own Beverage and Snacks to share. Casual/pool attire • Bean Bag Baseball • Games • Social Raffle Hosted by the New York/New Jersey Club.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT It was a good Fourth of July party, but it couldn’t have happened without all the helpers who gave so much of their time and energy to make it so. I’ll try to list everyone, but there were some people I didn’t even know, who were helping to clean up and put away chairs and tables. The TWHA Board may have sponsored the gathering, but it would not have happened without the help of so many other people. Everyone’s help was greatly appreciated. Selling tickets every Tuesday and Saturday were Ann Millette and Celeste Perre. The homemade potato salad was orchestrated by Donna Phillips with help from Pat Sparany, Pat Dunning, Joanne Byrne and Sue Nedelka. Decorations, kitchen help and chefs included Sue and Bob Uccello, Nancy Wuebbeler, Stu Berman, Chick Jakacki, Polly Brown and Frank Millette. Sound and Lighting support was provided by Wayne Cox and Frank Millette. Table set-up on Friday was done in about 10 minutes, led by Ed Sparany and the horseshoe players. The bean bag games were provided by and set up by Mike Girty. We apologize for not having the Volleyball set up in the lap pool, but we couldn’t find the net and ball! If anyone knows where it may have been stored after Labor Day last
year, please let me know. Lou Dunning, Chuck Poveromo, Jon Porter and others were helping during the party and busy cleaning up afterwards. I really appreciate people stepping up to help when they saw something that needed to be done. Special thanks to George, my husband of 45 years. It was his idea to recognize our anniversary with a “mini” renewal of our vows with “Pastor Polly” presiding. It was very thoughtful and appreciated. More people witnessed these vows than 45 years ago! Many of these people were there Friday and Saturday, working in the kitchen, on the Verandah or wherever needed to make the work lighter and easier. If I missed your name, please let me know. We had a lot of fun working together. So many other people offered to help as well; it was refreshing and encouraging. The “magic” of Tara Woods is alive and well! The weather also held off. While it was a very hot day, the rain and storm didn’t arrive until about 5:30 PM, when everyone was gone. All in all, it was a festive and fun Fourth of July. Thank you, everyone, for your help and support. The work of the Board continues through the summer, even if we don’t meet on a regular basis. Most of the Board members are
in residence this summer, which is good if the need to meet arises. The By-Laws Committee will be meeting in August to start reviewing the By-Laws and preparing to present their recommendations to the Board in October. It’s been a relatively quiet summer so far. We have some new owners and renters here for the summer. I’ve met them at Saturday Coffee, Bingo, Golf and at the July 4th party. Welcome to Tara Woods! If you meet these people while you are out and about in the community, please give them a hearty Tara Woods welcome. Stay dry and cool!
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“The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn, but the first week of August is motionless, and hot. It is curiously silent, too, with blank white dawns and glaring noons, and sunsets smeared with too much color.”
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A DAY OF CARING - 2015 Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Last year, Tara Woods residents contributed $3,066 to the fund drive. Thank you for your generous support. Look in the August/September issue of the Columns for “A Day of Caring” letter and a
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APPRECIATION WEEKEND UPDATE Our April committee meeting included many resident groups, organization leaders and individuals who suggested that changes be made to the Appreciation Weekend activities. Many ideas and possibilities were discussed. Wayne Cox and Polly Brown, Appreciation Weekend Chair, presented the suggestions to Doug Objartel who then passed them on to Hometown America. The corporate office was receptive to making changes. However, Hometown America is asking that the residents submit a reasonable plan of the changes they would like to make. The committee will present the plan to Doug and he will submit it to corporate for their approval.
Those of you who are requesting changes will have to put your ideas and suggestions together, write them down, and bring them to our first committee meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 10:00 AM in the Card Room. We will conduct a workshop to finalize a new program for the weekend. Since we will not be meeting until October, the dilemma we now face is that there may not be sufficient time to review, submit and implement all approved changes for the upcoming year. Because of the time constraints, the best option may be to work on a reasonable, well – thoughtout plan for 2017 and proceed with the changes we are able to make for this coming year. We
need your input if changes are to be made! And if these changes require manpower, we need your help! Hometown America will not pay for personnel to man these events! It is common knowledge that Hometown America is not obligated to continue Appreciation Weekend, but they are willing to work with the residents and committee to achieve a reasonable solution. By working together, Tara Woods will continue to be one of the great retirement communities to live in where we can enjoy the resort lifestyle and the amenities it has to offer. Wayne M Cox
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Are you ready for the 2015 hurricane season? • Have you visited the TWHA website at www.twha.us to find updated information on what you need to do now and what you need to do in the event of an impending hurricane? On the website home page look for a green bar on the right side of the screen labelled “CERT Information”. Click it and you will find the “Tara Woods Hurricane Preparation Plan”, application forms, website links and other informative literature that you should read and understand to be prepared. • Do you have medical needs that require special attention? If you have special medical needs, you need to apply for the Lee County Special Needs Program to take advantage of the shelter and medical services they offer in the event of an impending hurricane. You must apply now because they cannot accept applications when Lee County is within the “5 day forecast cone” of an approaching hurricane. Once registered, you will be good for the entire year. You will find the application for this on our website or you can fill one out and submit it on-line at the address below. https://www. leeeoc.com/shelterevacuation/ Pages/application_en.aspx You will receive confirmation that you have been registered along with the location of the local shelter to which you’ve been assigned. Once registered, you are not under obligation to use this service but it will be there if you need it. If you have any medical questions regarding this, call our CERT medical coordinator, Lorraine Milligan at 560-7931. • Are you aware of the procedures involving the use of the Tara Woods Clubhouse as a safe haven from a storm?
In the event of a hurricane that is predicted to affect our area, our CERT team will go into action. As the storm approaches, the procedures laid out in the “Tara Woods Hurricane Preparation Plan” will be executed. They will track the storm and provide updates on our preparation via our community TV channel (195). If deemed necessary by the CERT team, the Clubhouse will be prepared to house our residents should they wish to seek shelter from the storm. You should not be in a manufactured home during a hurricane. Although the Clubhouse has been certified to resist damaging winds from category 3 hurricanes, it is suggested that a prediction of anything beyond a category 2 hurricane should be your signal to seek shelter out of the predicted path of the storm. The direction you should travel will be reported on the local news stations. Home-
town America and the CERT team do not accept liability for using the Clubhouse as a safe haven. • Do you have a pet that will require shelter? If we open the Clubhouse for occupancy we will also designate the Crafts Building by the tennis courts as a shelter for your pet. Pets will not be allowed in the Clubhouse. The only exception will be a dog used as a “Service Animal”. Please read the pet guidelines in the “Hurricane Preparation Plan” on the website. If you have questions or concerns regarding the care of your pet during a storm, call Joanne Byrne at 652-0110. Be Smart…Be Prepared! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our CERT Leader, Frank Millette at 543-2954
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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). THIS MONTH’S TIPS: (Some Basic Summertime Tips) • Lock your House • Take Keys from Golf Carts • Close and Lock your Sheds
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It is already August: Time does fly when you are having a fun time, and living in Tara Woods is ALWAYS fun. As you can see when you walk past the Butterfly garden, we have completed our new planting, with the help of Aaron Homrighouse (who is looking for work in your garden if you are looking for help), Joanne Byrne, and Carol Shields. I believe the garden is looking good and after a few months of growing, the new plants will spread and give the garden a beautiful new look. We have added to the garden Milkweed, which we know the Monarch butterfly depends on, and the following butterfly friendly plants: Galladia, Lantana and parsley, which is a butterfly favorite. The blue Penta in the front and back of the garden are in memory of Ernie Griffin, who was always so good to the models during the
Fashion Show. We miss him. This year’s Fashion Show will have a new sponsor: Patchington. They are known for contemporary classics of the highest quality with fun colors, comfort and care. They are located in Bell Tower and have a great sales staff to help coordinate and accessorize your wardrobe. You can get a sneak preview of their clothes at Patchington.com. The Fashion Show will be held on Friday, November 13th; please mark your calendars. Our first Garden Club meeting for the new season will be Saturday, October 10th at 9:00 AM (immediately after Coffee). Garden Club members please attend; this is the ONLY meeting before the Fashion Show. If you would like to join or only wish to volunteer to help with the Fashion Show, please attend
this meeting. As always, the Fashion Show is a free event. The sign-up sheet with ALL information will be in the Clubhouse on October 13th. Rachelle DellaRocca August: What to plant Bedding Plants: The hottest days of summer limit planting now 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: Many coolseason crops, such as bean and collards, can be started now, including a final crop of warmseason vegetables such as pepper. Tomato can also be planted
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What to do Lawns: Apply controlledrelease nitrogen (not a weed & feed) to St. Augustine and Zoysia lawns this month. Palms: If older fronds are yellowing, a deficiency of magnesium or potassium may be the problem. Vegetables: If not done in July, solarize the vegetable garden for 4-6 weeks in preparation for fall planting. Poinsettias: Pinch back poinsettias and chrysanthemums before the end of the month to allow time for buds to set for winter bloom. Ornamental Plants: Rapid growth and leaching rains may result in nutrient deficiencies in some plants. Fertilize those plants that show signs of deficiencies. 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 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, staking each plant. Add color, texture and pattern to the garden with the many varieties of Elephant’s Ear (Alocasia) available now. Herbs: Plant herbs that tolerate the warm temperatures of early fall, such as Mexican tarragon, mint, rosemary, and basil. Vegetables: Prepare the fall vegetable garden. Using transplants from your local garden center will get the garden off to a fast start, but seeds provide a wider variety from which to choose. Cool-season crops such
as broccoli, cabbage, collards, and lettuce can be planted now. What to do Lawn Problems: Continue to monitor the lawn for signs of insect damage. Fall armyworms, chinch bugs, mole crickets, and sod webworms are still active this month. Divide 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. Fertilize Lawns: Fertilize bermudagrass with controlledrelease nitrogen (not a weed & feed) this month. Wait until next month to fertilize centipedegrass and bahiagrass lawns. Check Irrigation System: Before summer rains taper off, check that irrigation systems are providing good coverage and operating properly.
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Citrus: Fertilize citrus with a balanced fertilizer either this month or in October. Use controlled-release nitrogen as rain will not leach it from the soil too quickly. Shrubs: Consider placing native shrubs like beautyberry, marlberry, firebush, and dahoon holly where you can view the birds that enjoy them.
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It’s that time of year again that we need to be mindful of the possibility of a hurricane affecting our community (June 1-Nov 30). Forethought and planning should begin NOW. The following is a list of choices that are available to you. 1. Make plans ASAP as to what you will do in the event of a major storm. The safest and best thing you can do is get out of town! Familiarize yourself with short-term living accommodations North, South and East of Fort Myers NOW. Local news will tell you in which direction you should go to avoid the impact of an approaching storm, and because you have researched your alternatives, you will be prepared to start making reservations. 2. Plan to go to one of the Lee County shelters. A list of
3. The last choice as a safe haven from a storm event can be the Tara Woods Clubhouse. While it is not a certified public shelter, our Tara Woods Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) does prepare the Clubhouse for as much storm protection as possible. If you have a pet and feel you may select this location option, then you must register your pet with CERT NOW. Availability of space will be on a “First Come, First Serve” basis. Please read the CERT Hurricane Plan June 2014 at www.twha.us for registration form and requirements. 4. A choice you should NOT make is to stay in your manufactured home with hurricane force winds predicted. We learned that lesson here in Tara Woods after Hurricane Charlie in 2004 and Hurricane Wilma in 2005.
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The Tara Woods Computer Club provides free computer classes to all of our residents and their visitors. We cover a wide range of topics, along with general questions and answers. It’s never too late to join our group, even if you’re a total novice. During the summer season, we are meeting at my home instead of in the Clubhouse. This is in the Northeast section of the park at 19729 Kara Circle.
These meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 10:30 AM. This is a more comfortable setting, and coffee and donuts are available. We will resume our weekly meetings in the Clubhouse at the beginning of November. In May we covered how to work with photographs – everything from selecting a digital camera, organizing and editing your pictures, and printing your photos or using them in projects, through creating slide-show videos with music and narration! In June and July we looked at ebooks, reader devices like Kindle and Nook, and how to work with them on your computer or download them from the Public Library. In future months we will cover a variety of topics, including
Speech (talking to your computer and having it talk back), TV on the Web, social networking (Facebook, Twitter, Skype), and computer security. We spend as much time as we need to on each topic, and the next topic to be covered is always posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. Feel free to attend only those classes that appeal to you. Bring something to take notes with, and your laptop computer if you want to. I will answer any question you care to ask me. Please call me with any questions or comments at 652-0488. I can help you with any of your computer needs. I’m looking forward to seeing you. Dave St.Laurent, The Computer Tutor
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ENTERTAINING NEWS So, Ladies and Gentlemen….. first I would like to remind everyone about the Entertainers fundraiser, Tara’s Got Talent which will be held on Saturday, November 21st in the Clubhouse. We will all get the opportunity to enjoy the talented people from Tara Woods as they share their talents with us. Tickets will be on sale a month before, so keep us in mind, and let me know if you would like to be one of the people on stage sharing your talent. Summer in Tara Woods gives us the time to relax and kick back a little. The Columns is usually not as full, which allows me the opportunity to relate another story. So sit back, have another cup of coffee, and read on. Let’s go back to the late 60’s (that is the 1960’s). My husband was in the Army stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where we shared an apartment off-base in Hopkinsville. This was the first time I had lived away from home and
was the “lady” of my own house. I was to make my first Thanksgiving Dinner for the two of us. At home, with a family of 6, I assisted my Mom with the preparations, only doing a little of the actual cooking. But that was enough – after all, I owned a Betty Crocker Cookbook. I was ready! We found a 10 lb. whole turkey and purchased the necessary items for the complete traditional Thanksgiving Dinner from his home and mine. When I unwrapped the bird, I was feeling a little less sure of myself. I suddenly was not sure how to proceed. So I grabbed the legs of the naked bird and walked into the room where Lou was watching football and said with barely a voice, “I have no idea how to finish this!” Well, he had absolutely no idea since the closest he ever came was eating the finished product. We went back into the kitchen and we talked through how to proceed. Then, when I felt a little surer of my-
self, I continued on, reading every step of the instructions my Mom had sent me earlier in the week. I did finally complete making our meal with a little of each side of the family being represented on our table. On the table was turkey, gravy, potatoes from both sides of the family, plus all the trimmings. When we sat down we realized that there was enough food to feed several more families. Do you know how long it takes to eat 5 pounds of two types of potato filling? Not to mention 10 pounds of turkey? This turned out to be one of our most favorite memories, our first big holiday together as husband and wife. We have had many holiday meals since with just us, also with family and friends, but none as special as that first one in Kentucky. Pat-one, Stage Manager Entertainers 8-9/15 9/15
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A SUMMER MORNING BIKE RIDE WITH CHARLIE
It is 8:00 AM and time for Charlie’s daily bike ride. The temperature is 83 but will be 95 by noon according to the weather person. Charlie (he’s my dog) has a basket, in the back of my three-wheeler, and loves to go. The sky
is a beautiful blue this morning, not a cloud in the sky. It is a quiet summertime day, and the only noise I hear are the many birds chirping and singing away. We first stop at the front lake; Charlie likes to sniff around to see what other dogs have passed by and leaves his own calling card. A few cars pass us by with a quick wave. Along our route we meet several residents out for their morning walk. It hasn’t rained in a few days so the lakes are down a bit; we passed a few turtles already sunning themselves on the shore and upon hearing us, they jump
right back in the water. I haven’t seen the resident alligator this morning, but there were a number of water fowl along the banks of the lakes. The Sandhill Crane family is walking down the road ahead of us; the babies are almost as big as their parents. There are a few people at the pool, probably exercising before it gets too hot. My husband and I try to get to the pool for a few hours each day; it is so relaxing. Shuffleboard and Bocce courts are empty, but the Butterfly Garden has been cleaned out and new flowers planted; it looks lovely. The tennis courts are empty to-
GRADUATING COUSINS
Gloria Conklin is a very proud grandmother as she has 3 grandsons graduating from the same high school class of 2015 at PatchogueMedford High in Medford, Long Island, New York. In the photo are twins, Justin and James Conklin (on the ends) and in the center is their cousin Ryan Conklin. Ryan happens also to be the grandson of Joan and Bill Powers. All 3 are planning to go to different colleges. It is quite an honor to have 3 graduate together. Gloria Conklin
day, but people do play some mornings. On our way back I see a few clouds along the horizon; they will build up as the day goes by and hopefully we will get rain this afternoon. I hear the mowers in the distance – grass grows so fast this time of year. I am coming to the end of our ride;
Charlie is happy to be back home and will flop down and nap most of the day. Looking forward to the return of our winter residents. Joanne Byrne
SURPRISE VISITOR TO CLOISTER STREET The Milligans and Perrys were quite surprised when this 2 ft. alligator came for a visit. He was between the two houses and more scared than we were. He did not move at all until we went inside. Then he moved into the Perrys’ driveway and finally crossed the street where he disappeared behind the houses – not something you see every day. Submitted by Audrey Perry
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VISIT TO NEW YORK During a recent visit to New York City, Aaron and I saw many highlights. We first visited the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for the Japanese cherry blossoms. Unfortunately, they were waning, but all the other spring trees and bushes were in bloom – dogwood, magnolia, azalea, etc. – as well as tulips of various colors. How I miss the springtime up north! We also went to the Frick Museum just off Central Park East. The art collection is housed in a Gilded Age mansion which is just as beautiful as the art work. Within the collection of paintings and sculpture are works from Renoir, Titan, Hoblein, El Greco, Bellini, and many others. I didn’t think that Aaron would enjoy this part of our trip, but it was one I’d
wanted to do since going to college in the City. To my surprise, Aaron became very interested in the art as well as the sculpture and garden at the Museum. Another highlight we enjoyed was the production of The Phantom of the Opera at the Majectic Theater. This was a show I’d put off for many years since I’d seen the movie many times. But if you haven’t seen it on Broadway or off, the costumes, scenery, and of course the music is positively worth seeing. Have you ever seen a garden in the sky? Well, visit the “High Line”. “The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long New York City linear park built in Manhattan on an elevated section of a disused New York Central Railroad spur called the West Side Line.”
(from Wikipedia). It is located in the Meat Packing District. At one point you can stop and view the traffic directly over the road below. Coming down from the High Line, we stepped into Chelsea Market. The Market is an enclosed urban food court, shopping mall, office building and television production facility located in the Chelsea. Another spot which I’ve gone by many, many times is Coney Island. This location I’ve heard about since I was a small child living out east on Long Island. The old parachute jump, a landmark, is still there, but unfortunately no longer working. We spent an afternoon walking the boardwalk at Coney Island with many interesting spectacles: There were two men
with boas wrapped over their shoulders and another man with an iguana; a metal band was playing Spanish music while many people were dancing the salsa to it. We ended our walk by, of course, stopping for a Nathan’s hotdog. Now, you could pick any of these prior events to be the highlight of our visit. But the one thing which both Aaron and I thought was outstanding is the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The 2 reflecting pools and infinity waterfalls are placed on the footprints of each tower with names of those lost etched in stone around the pools. The pools, waterfalls, and “survivor tree” are open to all. “The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country’s principal institu-
tion for examining the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring the continuing significance of September 11, 2001.” (Taken from the museum’s website.) This museum took us 3 hours to walk through. If you have a chance, please take the time to go visit. It was well worth the time. Very well done. With sore feet and legs, we returned to Tara Woods very tired, but glad to be back to our friends and community – feeling happy that we had visited many new sites of New York we’d never seen before. Submitted by Barbara Roland
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MIDWEST CLUB
MID-ATLANTIC CLUB NEWS The Mid-Atlantic Club will meet on Sunday, September 20th at 4:00 PM. Be sure to attend as we will be discussing plans for our Christmas Party and activities for the coming year. Please bring your own drinks and snacks since the Club will not be preparing a meal. A sign-up sheet will be in the Clubhouse. Hope to see you in September!
Summer is here and many have scattered off doing things that now seem to matter. But soon those days away will grow old and mundane. Then you’ll say to yourselves, it’s time for a change! So you pack up your duds and head south toward the sun, thinking about memories of Tara Woods fun. Well think about this, all you Midwest Club fans: A great event is coming so start making your plans!
Mary Donald, Secretary
NEW ENGLAND CLUB The New England Club will hold our “Welcome Back” party on Saturday, October 24th at 5:00 PM. More information will be placed in the October Columns, and on our bulletin board as the date gets closer. New England is hosting the Tara Woods Halloween Party this year on Saturday, October 31st. As always, we will need help from our dedicated Club members to hold another successful event! The music is booked, and it is our “New England” DJ- John’s Mobile Music. The menu will feature “New England” Beef Stew. Hope everyone is having a great summer, whether here in beautiful, tranquil Tara Woods, or one of our six beautiful New England states. See you in October! Judy Machnicz
Midwest Club Oktoberfest 2015 When: Friday, October 9th, 5:00 PM Where: The Clubhouse What to Bring: Bring Your Own Beverage, a decorated beer stein or glass for toasting, wear Oktoberfest colors of royal blue and white, or Lederhosen and a Dirndl dress. Decorate an Oktoberfest original party hat. Prizes will be given for the best party hat and decorated stein or glass. R.S.V.P. by signing up in the Clubhouse or emailing Sue Lanum of you intent. (Email: graced5757@gmail.com) Dinner will be provided by your board. Set the date and plan to attend. Susan Lanum
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NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY CLUB
The summer is flying by! Before you know it, the Club will start meeting again for the season. The meeting dates are listed below. Put them on your calendar, now! I hope you can attend many, if not all of them. If you have ideas for programs or food, please let me know. I would like you to consider running a program at a meeting or suppling a game or quiz we haven’t done before. It’s time for some new ideas and other people stepping up to keep our Club fresh and fun. A couple of you could work together to create a fun evening for everyone. The sign-up sheet for helpers for Labor Day is hanging on the back bulletin board.
If you are here on September 7th, your help will be greatly appreciated. This will be a Clambake, as it has been in the past. Helpers are needed for the Sunday before, as well as on Labor Day. I look forward to our new season, and everyone returning to Tara Woods. I hope to see you at the “Welcome Back Wine & Cheese Party” on Saturday, October 10th. The signup sheet will be posted in September. If you will be back, but won’t have time to sign up, email me and I’ll sign you up. The cost for this event will be $3.00/person. Janet Daly janetdaly@yahoo.com 567-2285
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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.
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
BRIDGE Looking for all bridge players. We play on Tuesdays in the Card Room – come between 12:30 and 12:45 PM. Call Beth first to come and join our friendly group. Call Beth Ferris, 543-6295, or Rita Sick, 731-1106, if you are interested in joining this friendly group to play bridge.
Ladies, come join us on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Card Room. Cost is $3.00. Will you have the first Bunco or the last, or the most? Will you have the most wins, or the most losses? If you do, the prize money will be yours! Come join the fun. Questions: call Polly Brown 731-1614
HORSESHOES Don’t forget every Friday at 1:00 PM at the pits. Come join us for some laughs. Questions: call Patty Sparany 543-5144
LINE DANCING Line Dancing has been suspended for the summer. We will resume on Tuesday, October 6th, at 10:30 AM. All are welcome, from beginners on up. Come join us for some good exercise and good fun! Questions: Marcia, 560-9642
MAH JONGG
Come join the Mah Jongg group. Do not know how to play? We teach the first three Mondays of the month. We have a great time. Come & join us on Mondays 12:00-3:00 PM. The Happy Ladies of Mah Jongg.
Any questions, please contact: Jane DeGuire, 567-0656, or Ruth Zimmer,731-8594.
CERAMICS
Mondays – 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
If you are interested in learning to work with ceramics or have done them before, we invite you to come and join the ladies for an afternoon of fun and creativity. The Ceramics Room is located in the Craft Building behind the tennis courts. We do have some greenware or bisque items available that you can select to work on. Also, there is Connie’s Ceramics in Fort Myers where you can purchase greenware. We have two kilns to fire your greenware. You don’t have to be artistically talented to work in ceramics, so don’t be intimidated. It’s a great hobby, and you’ll make some good friends. Barbara Stepniak, 239-599-2181
EUCHRE CLUB Meets on Wednesday Nights in the Clubhouse Card Room 7:00 PM $.25 to buy-in, but offers some “big” prize money! Contact: Bill Keibler, 586-216-6526; Suzy Loesel, 322-7588; or Lorraine Smith, 567-1393.
BOWLING ATTENTION! ALL BOWLERS!!!!! ATTENTION! ALL BOWLERS!!!!! The Tara Woods Bowling League is gearing up again for the Fall Season. We’re always looking for bowlers – regulars and subs. The League will meet in the Clubhouse on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:00 PM. For more information, please call Julie Wehrung, 543-2268.
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 Arlene Greene, 850-207-1084, or Marty Hradkowsky, 609-709-7717.
AGGRAVATION Meets in the Clubhouse Card Room at 7:00 PM on Monday and Thursday nights. Mondays has been ladies night (men are always welcome). Thursday night is the regular game night hosted by George Stelling. 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.
MOVIE NITE Saturday, August 29th – 7:00 PM Featuring: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Starring: Tom Hanks & Sandra Bullock Rated: PG Saturday, September 26th – 7:00 PM Featuring: Noah Starring: Russell Crowe & Emma Watson Rated: PG-13 • Free Popcorn • Sodas 50 cents Lloyd and Carolyn Kelsey
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BIRTHDAYS IN SEPTEMBER:
BIRTHDAYS IN AUGUST: Wednesday, August 12th 5:30 PM – On the Verandah Theme: Tara Woods Cocktail Party Please bring a hearty hors d’oeuvre to share. No need to bring a potluck dish. Everyone brings a substantial appetizer – hot or cold. Don’t forget your dishes, glasses, etc. Cost: $2.00/person Bring Your Own Beverage Please sign up on the poster in the Clubhouse. Bathing Suits optional – but you still have to wear something. Hope to see you there! Wednesday, September 9th, Happy Hour theme to be determined. Same time, same place. Watch for the poster in the Clubhouse for details and to sign up. Below are photos of those who celebrated their anniversaries in June at Happy Hour.
Mary Ellen & Jon Gold
Joan & Bill Powers
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Dom Carroll, Steve Smith Ray Paquette Bob Janis Judy Binkowski, George Henrick, Bill Keibler, Gail Newman Maurice Campbell, Sherry Franklin Flo Gooding, James Liberty, Howie Walton Ruth Aspin, Dorothy Belford, Ken Clark Walt Barron Bill Booth, Vera Cawlfield, Warren Engel, Betty Lauzon, George McIsaac Joe Parise, Carol Walasek Denny Biglin, Gene Dickie, Wayne Ray, Irmgard Sperl, Karen Stein 13 Stew Franklin, Ginny Loring 14 Gigi Fisher, Larry Fonner, Gerald Wehrung 15 Robert Burns, Ginny Owenburg
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Jane De Guire, Dakota Windancer Bob Wehlage, Ruthie Zimmer Susie Bradley Tina Auclair, Patti Kuhn, George Sullivan, Jo Topping Norm Libby, Gerry Wilczek Evie Loud, Pat Patterson Floyd Jacobs, Tony Montelaro, Jackie Sullivan Ang Plested, Harold Rivell, Joan Simonson, Dave Stepniak, Nancy Sundstrom, Chuck Wheeler Ginny Hundertpfund, Allen Jones, Keith Schuelke Ralph Mosher Colleen Achtelik Sherley Colacino, Ben Craig Susie Alexander, Jo Hill, Stan Yamka
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Pat & Stan Coutts – 65 Yrs., Louise & Cliff Phillips Marie & Doug Springsteen Bev & Jim Brockhagen, Donna & Bruce Warren Kim & Mike Buletta Joyce & “Skip” Campbell – 63 Yrs. Pat & Rudy Hamilton, Marlene & Jesse Lane Jo & Steve Hill, Celeste & Tony Perre – 61 Yrs., Pat & Ed Sparany Nancy & Irv Buettner, Linda & Joe Byrd
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Kay & Bill Hampton Louise & Dana Hardy Jean & Chris Moriarty Mag & Don Shields – 63 Yrs. Donna & Bob Evans, Lynn & Jon Porter Julie & Andy Vanderplaats Carol & Bob Detwiler, Donna & Arnie Gaudet, Pat & Gene Oliver – 50 Yrs. Darlene & Bob Wehlage Doreen & Jim Choquette Dorothy & John Andrus, Anna Lou Sonderman & Bob St. Laurent
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Kathy Hildreth Jerry Krasovec Mary Costantini Jim Brockmeyer, Irene D’Amico Julio Estremera, Ruthie Lemire, Mike Skrzypczak Joe Bibeau, Jane Crawford, Lue Lell, Nancy McLaughlin David Espada, Bob Volkers Charlie Crouse, Andrea Snyder Brian Francey, Ray Kaluba, Steve Robinson Bob Cooney, Pat Dunning, Wanda Dorsett Bev Bayley, Barry Erhardt, Roland Le Blanc, Marie Springsteen Judy Machnicz Paul Key, Sharie Libby, Don Swartz Lloyd Maggert Frank Regnone
ANNIVERSARIES IN SEPTEMBER:
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Patti Howard Dave Boncher, Barb Goodhue Barb Dodge, Deliaan Van Gemert Andy Andrews, Kathy Ross, Joyce Terkelsen Carol Adney Louise Kaluba Diane Nunn Evelyn Picklesimer, Bill Sobkowicz Mary Ann Craig, Jackie Liberty, Ken Reese Mike Burk, Ann Furia, Dawn Taylor John Kern Vito Disaro, “D” Linderman Al Dion, Darryl Yohn Bernice Brousseau, Phil Corey Joe Byrd, Fred Gabriel, Flossie Hoffman, Marlene Lane, Wyatt Longacre
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Carol & Ron Andrews Louise & Art Frederick, Heidi & Leo Lange Flossie & Harry Hoffman – 60 Yrs., Lorraine & Bill Milligan Mary & Amos Green – 61 Yrs., Gwen & Dakota Windancer Lynn Cunningham & Herb Trubenbach Casey & Bob Glandorf, Elaine & Ray Lavoie Mary Ann & Ben Craig, Mabel & Ned Griffin, Mary & Phil Kenter, Vi & Clif McLaughlin – 61 Yrs. Donna Phillips & Frank Grant, Dotty & Ernie St. James Irene & John D’Amico – 61 Yrs.
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Charlotte & Roy Ohmes, Camille & Charlie Rosalbo Dee & Joe Bent, Ann & Sidney Scott – 62 Yrs., Vic & Tom Sharps, Carol & Jim Walasek Ann & John Conklin, Phil & Steve Corey, Jackie & George Sullivan Beth & Ken Ferris – 60 Yrs. Jackie & James Liberty Angie & George D’Alessandro Elly & Richard Alheit Ann & Frank Millette Joe & Carmie Trimarco Karen & Perry Finkle Pat & Henry Gardner
Contact Shirley Ringleben – 731-2748 Before September 10th for Special Recognition of Anniversaries 50,55 or 60+ in October 2015
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Book Discussion Club Thursday, Aug. 6th and Sept. 3rd at 1:30 PM Tara Woods Clubhouse Living Room Join us to talk about the books we have been enjoying and maybe borrow one you would like to read. Newcomers welcome. Questions: Call Marilyn Workman, 543-1168
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BREATHALYZER Late one Friday night the policeman spotted a man driving very erratically through the streets of Dublin. They pulled the man over and asked him if he had been drinking that evening. “Aye, so I have. ‘This Friday, you know, so me and the lads stopped by the pub where I had six or seven pints. And then there was something
called “Happy Hour” and they served these mar-gar-itos which are quite good. I had four or five o’ those. Then I had to drive me friend Mike home and O’ course I had to go in for a couple of Guiness – couldn’t be rude, ye know. Then I stopped on the way home to get another bottle for later.” And the man fumbled
around in his coat until he located his bottle of whiskey, which he held up for inspection. The officer sighed, and said, “Sir, I’m afraid I’ll need you to step out of the car and take a breathalyzer test.” Indignantly, the man said, “Why? Don’t ye believe me??!!!”
one’s got to tell Paddy’s wife... who will it be?” They draw straws, Paul Gallagher picks the short one. They tell him to be discreet, be gentle, don’t make a bad situation worse. ”Discreet? I’m the most discreet Irishman you’ll ever meet. Discretion is me middle name, Leave it to me.” Gallagher goes over to
Murphy’s house and knocks on the door. Mrs. Murphy answers and asks what he wants. Gallagher declares, “ Your husband just lost $500 and is afraid to come home.” “Tell him to drop dead!”, says Murphy’s wife. “I’ll go tell him” says Gallagher.
LOSE 500 Six retired Irishmen were playing poker in O’Leary’s apartment when Paddy Murphy loses $500 on a single hand, clutches his chest and drops dead at the table. Showing respect for their fallen brother, the other five continue playing standing up. Mike O’Connor looks around and asks, “Oh, me boys, some-
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No Secrets to Investment
SUCCESS
Many people look for the “secrets” to investment success. Is it timing the market just right? Is it finding those hot stocks or getting in on the “ground floor” of the next big thing? Actually, these types of moves have little relevance to the vast majority of investors — even the most successful ones. So let’s take a look at some steps you can take that can be effective in helping you work toward your financial goals.
• It’s time in the market…not market timing. Some investors think they can succeed at “market timing” — buying when the price is low and selling when the price is high. And this would indeed be a good strategy if they could predict highs and lows. No one can accurately forecast these peaks and valleys, though. So, instead of ducking in and out of the market in a vain attempt to catch the highs and lows, simply stay invested. The more time you spend in the market, the lesser the impact you’re likely to feel from short-term price swings. And if you’re always invested, you’ll always be in a position to benefit from the next market rally.
• It’s “buy and hold” — not “buy and sell.” Even if you aren’t trying to time the market, you may be tempted to buy and sell frequently as you look for new and better opportunities. Yet, this constant buying and selling can be costly. Frequent trading, with all the additions and subtractions from your portfolio, can make it hard for you to follow a consistent, unified investment strategy. You’re better off purchasing quality investments and holding them for the long term, until either your needs change or the investments themselves no longer possess the same attributes they did when you purchased them.
• It’s building a strong foundation — not getting in on the “ground floor.” Many people regret not being one of the initial investors of a company that has done spectacularly well. But most new companies don’t achieve anywhere near that level of success. So, instead of looking for the next big thing on the “ground floor,” try to build a strong “foundation” consisting of a mix of quality investments suitable for your risk tolerance, goals and time horizon. This type of investing may not sound glamorous, but a strong foundation is better equipped than a possibly shaky ground floor to withstand the shifting winds of market forces. It’s cool-headed thinking – not chasing “hot stocks” — If you browse the internet or watch one of the investment shows on cable televi- sion, you are bound to read or hear about “hot” stocks. But by the time the news reaches you, these stocks may already be cooling off. Even more importantly, they might not be right for your needs in the first place. Instead of chasing after hot stocks, which, by their nature, carry a strong emotional component (namely, the desire for quick, big gains), try to coolly and dispassionately analyze your situation to determine which investments are really most appropriate for your goals. There really aren’t any shortcuts to reaching your desired financial destination. But by taking the slow and steady path, you can work toward getting there. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Edward Jones, its employees and investment representatives do not offer estate-planning, tax or legal advice. “Adam Hromiak AAMS, CRPC is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Cape Coral on 3571 North Del Prado Blvd. Suite 7 Entrada Plaza, 1/2 mile West of Rt. 41. He can be contacted at 731-6338” 12/15
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Poolside Pub Located Inside Del Tura Golf & Country Club • Public Always Welcome Lunch Specials Every Day 11-3 • Happy Hour Every Day 3-6 STOP IN AND GRAB A CALENDAR OF EVENTS TODAY!
EVERY
FRIDAY NIGHT
5 PM ALL MONTH LONG!!
MONDAY Live Music - Brian Lowe at 5:00 pm TUESDAY $4.99 Lunch Specials (11 am-3 pm) Karaoke (6 pm) THURSDAY (Last Thursday of the Month)
“Name That Tune” & Trivia Night
FRIDAY Live Music Every Friday Night (5 pm) All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry All Day and Night! SATURDAY Karaoke (6 pm) SUNDAY $3.50 Bloody Mary Specials - All Day and Night! Get Ready for Some Football. NFL Package showing every game.
PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY
SPECIAL EVENT DATES: MONDAY, SEPT. 7
Labor Day Courtyard
BBQ & PARTY Live Music!!!
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
1st NFL Game of the Season 6:30 PM • Steelers vs Patriots
CRAZY FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!
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