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THE COLUMNS Vol. 26 No. 10

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Tara Woods Homeowners Association – www.twha.us

December 2015

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FABULOUS HALLOWEEN PARTY

Whether you came dressed in a costume, a Halloween shirt or regular dress, everyone enjoyed a fun night at the Halloween Party.

Dawn Benjamin and Judy Machnicz led the party hosted by the New England Club.

A delicious beef stew dinner was made by Linda McKay and her team.

There was great music by DJ John’s Mobile Music which kept everyone on the floor dancing.

Prizes were given out for costumes.

And how can we forget the surprise visit by The Village People!

This group of men really put on a show one of the highlights of the night!

Thanks New England for a great party.

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MANAGER’S CORNER We are thrilled to have so many of our residents back. Remember there are more walkers, bikers, and golf carts on the roads, so please observe our speed limit of 20 MPH. Slow down – the world won’t pass you by.

If you are having visitors, please call security at the gate (731-1582).

Even though it is warm here in Florida, there are so many wonderful things to look forward to in the winter, especially the holidays. The Office Staff and I wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS during the holiday season.

Doug Objarte

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Joe & Una Bigelow are new full-time residents, originally from New Hampshire, residing at 19299 Potomac Circle. They are both retired, Joe from General Motors and Una from ACS, First Student School Bus. Together they have 9 children and 13 grandchildren. His hobbies are cruising and camping; her hobbies are cruising, camping and swimming.

Ed & Carlene Blanton are new full-time residents, originally from Texas, residing at 2845 Darwin Street. They are both retired. Ed was a Construction & Architect Supervisor; Carlene was an Optician, Field Licensed. They have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. His hobby is golf, and her hobbies are crafts, woodworking, floral and painting.

Mark & Claudette Burke are new full-time residents, originally from New Hampshire, residing at 19295 Potomac Circle. Mark retired from the army and New Hampshire Probation & Parole. He is currently working for Pretrial Services 20th Circuit Court. Claudette currently is working at Cape Coral Hospital in the MRI Dept.

They each have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. His hobbies are photography, fishing and boating.

Her hobbies are boating, dancing and swimming.

Lori Collinsworth is a new full-time resident, originally from Vermont, residing at 19446 Ganty Lane. She retired from nursing.

Lori has 2 children and 1 grandchild. Her hobbies are billiards, swimming, reading, ping pong and horseshoes.

Kent & Linda Hetzer are snowbirds for now from Illinois residing at 2830 Cloister Street. They have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Kent likes to play golf and they both enjoy social activities.

Mary & Richard Kivel are

part-time residents from Maine, residing at 2596 Macon Circle.

Richard (Rich) is retired from the computer software industry and enjoys fishing and shuffleboard, and Mary is a retired Elementary School Teacher and makes, sells and conducts classes on jewelry making. She also enjoys gardening and reading. They have 5 children and 7 grandchildren. In the summer, at their home in midcoast Maine, they are Airbnb hosts.

Constance Lessard & Andre Hardy are part-time residents from Montreal living in Tara Woods at 1932 Amelia Road. They are both retired – Connie from Bell Canada Telecommunication after 33 years of service, and Andy from RBC Royal Bank after 39 years of service. They have 7 children and 1 grandchild, Sara. Andy enjoys scuba diving, car detailing, hockey TV games and traveling, and Connie likes flowers, shopping, dancing and traveling. Now that they are retired they will probably like to learn tennis and golf, and Connie wants to take Spanish lessons, and Andy wants to play softball next year.

Dave & Nancy Jensen are parttime residents from Michigan.

They reside at 2853 Steamboat Loop. Dave is retired from Cedar Springs Public Schools, and Nancy is retired from Wolverine World Wide. He enjoys playing cards, and she like to read and do scrapbooking. Both of them enjoy playing golf. They have 6 children and 12 grandchildren.

Tom & Donna Mallison are new part-time residents, originally from New York, residing at 19550 Cotton Bay. Tom retired from Carrier Corp.; Donna retired from babysitting her grandchildren. They have 1 child and 3 grandchildren.

His hobbies are flying radio controlled airplanes and model build-

ing; her hobbies are arts and crafts.

They have a summer home on Lake Ontario where for many years they won first prize for their “Halloween in August” display.

Frank & Sheila Piganelli are new full-time residents, originally from Ohio, residing at 19727 Pandora Circle. Frank retired from General Motors Security, in Las Vegas; Sheila is a retired RN working in the hospital, LTC, Homecare, Hospice and teaching. They have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. His hobbies are boating and working security, her hobbies are reading, swimming, crafts, boating and iPad. Antoinette Reeder is a new full-time resident, originally from Colorado, residing at 2841 Steamboat Loop. She retired from Citi Financial Auto. She has 1 child and 1 grandchild. Her hobbies are reading, movies and spending time with her family.

Frank & Donna Riggio are part-time residents from Illinois, residing at 2822 Tara Lakes Circle.

Frank is retired from the Viteo Steel Supply Corp. and enjoys fishing. Donna has been a housewife and mother to their 3 children and they now have 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Doug & Holly Ulrich are new full-time residents, originally from New York, residing at 19288 Potomac Circle. Doug retired from the City of Lockport; Holly retired from NYS Dept. of Corrections.

They have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. His hobby is golf; her hobbies are working with flowers and shopping.

A warm welcome to Tara Woods Beverly Bayer, Donna Phillips & Joanne Byrne Your Welcoming Committee

ATTENTION NEW HOMEOWNERS ORIENTATION (To view Activities, Sports & Clubs) Please see pages: 11, 12, 16-18, 20-22, 24, & 26 Thank you!

Orientation for new homeowners will be held on Saturday, December 5th at 10:30 AM in the Clubhouse Living Room. All newcomers (homeowners and renters) are encouraged to attend. This 1 - 1.5 hour meeting is loaded with important information about our community and the surrounding area. To all who attend, a large packet will be handed out containing the Homeowners Association Guidelines, hurricane preparation tips and lots of other important and interesting information.

The next orientation will be on Saturday, January 23rd at 10:30 AM. We look forward to seeing you.

Donna Phillips, 731-5802, and Bev Bayer, 731-7734.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT In my November article, I mentioned that some of what I wrote about was obsolete before the Columns actually went to print. Well, I’m glad to say that has happened again this month. There was a misunderstanding, and the decorating of the Clubhouse for Christmas on Saturday, November 28th, will be hosted by the Midwest Club, as originally planned. This will have already happened, so I hope everyone had a good time. The Midwest Club knows how to host a good party. They are hosting the Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5th. It looks like we’re in store for an old fashioned Christmas, complete with a great dinner. I wonder if they’ll provide snow? I hope you have your tickets to find out.

Thank you to the New England Club for a great Halloween Party!

There were a lot of great costumes, and even a surprise visit from “The Village People”. What a hoot!

You never know what’s going to happen at a Tara Woods party.

There is a great New Year’s Eve Party planned by Kathy Rafferty and Friends. With the theme, “Bring your house party to our house party”; it’s an invitation to host your friends, without all

the work of preparing your house for a party. Some lively music is planned by a new DJ, “Bouncer” Entertainment. Come to the Clubhouse for a reasonably priced, fun, New Year’s Eve with your Tara Woods friends.

Don’t forget that the cutoff date to run for a position on the Board is Monday, December 7th. There are no nominations from the floor at the Monday, January 11, 2016 Annual Meeting. The letter regarding the Annual Meeting, the Bylaws revisions, the budget for 2016, and the candidates running for the Board of Directors will be mailed to members in good standing shortly after the Association Meeting on December 7th. Remember, you must be present at the meeting to vote in the election of members to the Board.

We are pleased to welcome Stu Berman as our new FMO representative. Bud Snell, our representative for many years, has retired. He’s done a wonderful job of keeping us all informed of FMO news and updates from Tallahassee. Thank you, Bud, for your dedication and devotion to FMO and reminding us of how important the FMO organization is to

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

Tara Woods. Stu acknowledged at the meeting that he had big shoes to fill. I’m confident Stu can fit in them.

The December Association Meeting is on Monday, December 7th at 7:00 PM. I look forward to seeing you there. There is much to hear about as we wrap up 2015 and head into 2016. It’s also a good time to purchase tickets to the New Year’s Eve House Party.

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and Hanukkah season.

We know how to celebrate all the seasons in our energetic Tara Woods community, but we also know how to care for each other all year-round. Why not gift someone with a “random act of kindness” this holiday season. You both will receive more than you expected.

ASSISTANTS: Linda Engel, Mary Ellen Gold, Audrey Perry, and Marcia Poveromo PHOTOGRAPHY: Ann Kabbas & Pat Sparany CALENDAR: Polly Brown CIRCULATION: Gail Sanfilippo, Manager COORDINATORS: Stuart & Belle Berman, Agatha Breen, Jane & Bill Crawford, Troy Duda, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey Sharie and Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn, Kathy & Roger Rafferty, Ed Simko, George Stelling, Susan Uccello Gerald & Julia Wehrung.

ALTERNATES: Joanie Byrne, Joanne & Bob Byrne, Pat Dunning REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article.

Janet Daly

Bill Nothnagel, Tara Woods Homeowners Association Liaison

“Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself.” ~ Norman Wesley Brooks, “Let Every Day Be Christmas”

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THANKS, RALPH A note of thanks goes to Ralph Latimer for his dedication of delivering the Columns every month.

We are sorry that he will no longer be able to help us and hope he will be feeling better soon.

Volunteers are still needed to deliver the Columns monthly; if anyone is interested, please contact Gail Sanfilippo, 567-1401.

Please note that the December 2015 Clubhouse Activity Calender is inserted separately!

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CRAFT FAIR The New England Club would like to thank all residents of Tara Woods for supporting the Craft Fair for the last eight years. Without your support we would not have had all these great fairs. The Garden Club under Carol Shields will be running the Craft Fair and I am sure that the residents will give them the same support that we have enjoyed in the past.

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who have helped with setting up and taking down the tables and for all the help with the Crafters bringing their crafts in and out. A special thanks to my crew who helped me all day long, because without you I could not have done this fair for 8 years. Let’s keep this good working together going; see you next November.

Evelyn Loud

CHRISTMAS GOLF CART PARADE Tara Woods will hold its annual Golf Cart Christmas Parade on Wednesday, December 9th.

The line-up for the parade will begin at 5:00 PM at the Clubhouse parking lot. The parade begins at 6:00 PM sharp. There will be Christmas caroling and refreshments immediately following the

parade in the Clubhouse. Everyone is requested to bring cookies for caroling. Bring your own beverage.

Any questions, contact George Sullivan, 7319200.

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OLD FASHIONED COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY When: Saturday, December 5th Time: 5:00 PM Where: The Clubhouse Cost: $18.00 per person Tickets on sale beginning November 10th, thru November 28th at Morning Coffee on Saturday and Bingo on Tuesday night. Time is short so do not delay in purchasing your tickets.

Menu: Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas dinner.

Ham, Green Bean Casserole , Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes , Rolls , Relishes, Dessert “Homemade by Grandmas” Music:

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SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY Condolences go to the family and friends of Tony Montelaro, Bill Bayley and former resident George Lewia. To Sandy Dahlhofer on the death of her mother and to Kathy Rafferty on the death of her twin sister are sent heartfelt sympathy.

Get well wishes are sent to Joanne Byrnes, Bill Hosek, Ralph Latimer and those in our community who are struggling with medical issues.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season filled with the love of family, friends and neighbors.

Stay well!

Nancy Wuebbeler, 288-5778

UPDATE FOR TWHA DUES, ELECTION AND VOTING This will be a final update with information about dues, elections, voting for Directors and changes to the TWHA by-laws.

TWHA ANNUAL DUES: Usually I will collect dues in November and December for next year. I am now collecting for 2016. Those residents who have paid dues for 2015 are up-to-date.

That will entitle you to vote for Directors, the 2016 budget and changes to the by-laws. If you have not paid for 2015 as yet, you can do so now. Be aware that 2015 dues will expire on January 31, 2016. If you choose to pay for 2016 only, be advised that you will not be permitted to vote on Monday, January 11, 2016. Of course, you also have the option to pay for 2015 and 2016 now.

Dues are $15.00 per household.

Checks are made out to TWHA and cash is always accepted. You will see me around collecting dues at Saturday Coffee, Tuesday Bingo and Homeowners meetings in December and January.

Dues can also be deposited in the mail slot outside the Homeowners Office and outside my lanai door.

ELECTION AND VOTING: Due to new rules imposed in Chapter 723 Florida Statutes, The Florida Mobile Home Act, some changes have been mandated.

Voting for Directors requires that members be present at the annual meeting. One of the new changes mandates that no nominations for Directors will be accepted after our December 7th Homeowners

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ANY QUESTIONS???

CONTACT ME. Celeste Perre, Membership Secretary 19747 Pandora Circle 731-7146 acperre@comcast.net

FMO NEWS I want to thank Bud Snell, who recently resigned as Chairperson of FMO, who represented Tara Woods for more years than I can remember. I also want to acknowledge Fred Gabriel and Bill Keibler, who along with Bud, were there above and beyond the call of duty. I look forward to working with Fred and Bill in the coming years.

I have big shoes to follow and I welcome your comments and support.

Residents ask why they should become a member of the FMO. According to information provided by FMO, as a homeowner of a manufactured home, your home is unique and requires laws to protect your lifestyle and your home. FMO is an association of people just like you and is the only organization that retains a lobbyist in Tallahassee to monitor the legislature. The lobbyist works to promote legislation favorable to your lifestyle.

Why does FMO need you? It is the old adage: There is strength in numbers.

FMO needs numbers to lobby against legislation that would be counterproductive for us. Without the strength in members, it is impossible for FMO to be effective.

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address from approximately December 12th and will not return to Tara Woods until after the annual meeting, contact me. I will send the annual letter to your northern address. (For whom I usually send the letter north, you don’t have to contact me).

MEMBERSHIP CARDS: Plans are being made to print up Membership cards again this year.

We will try to have them done earlier than last year.

You must pay your dues by the middle of December in order to have your name PRINTED on the card. Otherwise, it’s just my printing.

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meeting. This year there are four open positions for Director. As of today we have four nominees: Janet Daly, Lou Dunning, Ann Millette, and Frank Millette. If anyone else desires to run for one of the positions, you must submit your name, a short bio and a photo to one of the members of the Nominating Committee by the December 7th meeting.

Nominations will be accepted from the floor at that meeting. Nominating Committee members are: Fred Puhlfuerst, 731-1552; Peg Gamble, 740-304-4872; and Celeste Perre, 731-7146.

THE ANNUAL LETTER: The annual letter will be mailed out to all paid members approximately on December 10th.

The envelope will include Budget for 2016, Proxy, Bylaw Amendments and a Return Envelope. If you will not be at your Tara Woods

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(Continuing FMO from page 7) to do everything possible to protect it. Consider your membership an inexpensive insurance policy.

Tara Woods is in District 7. Meetings are held in season at various locations around Southwest Florida. The next scheduled meeting is Friday, December 11th at Island Vista Estates. Meetings start at 1:00 PM and last until approximately 3:30 PM, with a refreshment break.

Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.

Best wishes Stuart Berman

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Thursday, December 31st The Clubhouse $15.00 per person Tickets on sale beginning November 28 that Saturday Morning Coffee and Bingo.

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Bring your own appetizers.

Desserts and coffee will be provided.

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A number of Prizes will be raffled off.

Smart casual (no shorts).

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MAMO MOBILE Don’t forget the Mamo Mobile will be at Tara Woods on Tuesday, December 15th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are even better. For an appointment contact Patty Sparany.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY COLLECTION It’s once again time to begin collecting donations for our Annual Firefighters and Paramedics Holiday Dinners. These members of our North Fort Myers Fire Department do so much for our Tara Woods Community that it gives us great pleasure to give back to them during the holidays. As we did last year, we will use your donations to provide Gift Certificates from Publix for the three shifts who work December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, so that they can purchase Holiday dinners for their shifts.

We will accept donations at Bingo on Tuesday nights and at Saturday Morning Coffee. Or you can call Chuck Poveromo or Frank Millette and we will be happy to pick up your donation. Make any checks payable to “cash”. Please give generously to those who are always there for us in our time of need.

Thank you.

Chuck Poveromo, 560-9642, and Frank Millette, 543-2954.

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Who: All residents, friends, family and visitors.

New residents especially welcome!

What: Saturday Morning Coffee Where: At the Clubhouse When: The first, third, fourth and fifth Saturday of the month at 8:00 AM

(Pancake Breakfast is the second Saturday from November – May) 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 or scallions.

• 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.

• 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. It would be helpful if you signed up by Thursday of each week.

Hope to see you there!

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Once again this year we are working with OMA’s Heart to collect new toys for needy children in North Fort Myers for Christmas. Please donate an unwrapped toy and place your gift under the Christmas trees on stage until December 14th.

The toys will be delivered to OMA’s Heart on December 15th.

Toys will be received for children from 1 year old to 15 years old.

Please help us again to make a joyful Christmas for the children in our area.

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SOFTBALL entrance fee early this year.

I want to thank all who donated bottles of wine and liquor for the basket and Janell and her mother, Arlene, for handling the ticket sales, making the poster and all their hard work making the raffle such a huge success.

We hope to see you all at the games and at our spaghetti din-

ner in January. Tickets go on sale in December.

Again, a big THANK YOU for your great support of the team “GO MAGIC”.

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Softball season is just around the corner. The first game of the season is Monday, January 4th at the Sports Complex in Punta Gorda.

The team would like to thank all for supporting our Basket of Cheer raffle. We raised a total of $691.00. WOW!!!!! This will allow us to pay the league

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SHUFFLEBOARD TRAVELING SHUFFLEBOARD Schedule 2015-2016

MONDAY’S at 10:00 AM------HORSE COLLAR GAMES ---OPEN TO ALL $1.00 TUESDAY LEAGUE will begin on December 1st. The sign-up sheet is located in the Library.

FRIDAY LEAGUE WILL BEGIN January 8, 2016. The sign-up sheet will be posted in December in the Library.

Leagues will run until the end of March.

The Banquet will be held the first week in April.

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The YARD SALE will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Tables are $10.00 each. The sign-up sheet will be posted in January. We have 50 tables.

All were sold last year, therefore, to ensure a table is reserved for you, you are strongly encouraged to sign up early.

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1. I talk to myself, because sometimes I need expert advice.

2. Sometimes I roll my eyes out loud.

3. I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop pissing me off.

4. My people skills are just fine. It’s my tolerance of idiots that needs work.

5. The biggest lie I tell myself is “I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.”

6. When I was a child I thought nap time was punishment. Now it’s like a mini-vacation.

7. The day the world runs out of wine is just too terrible to think about.

8. Even duct tape can’t fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound!

9. Wouldn’t it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes; come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller.

10. If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would’ve put them on my knees.

11. When the kids text me “plz” which is shorter than please. I text back “no” which is shorter than “yes.”

12. At my age “getting lucky” means walking into a room and remembering what I came in there for.

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TREASURES OF TARA

You are about to read the story of two exceptional people.

Have you ever been a caretaker for an elderly family member? If so, you know that it takes an unusually kind person to handle the daily dedication, frustration, love, confusing emotions, and stress that it entails. Marcia and Chuck Poveromo have lovingly taken care of Marcia’s 89-year-old Mother for many years. This provides insight

into their goodness, kindness and love of family!!!

Marcia’s Dad was a pilot for Pan Am Airlines and met her Mother when he was stationed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They married and eventually left Brazil with baby Marcia, moving to Miami. In their home, with Marcia’s two younger brothers, they spoke Portuguese, as well as English. Marcia graduated from a Catholic High School where she learned Spanish from her mostly Cuban classmates. She is still fluent in both languages, which was helpful in her eventual job with Varig Brazilian Airlines in Miami.

Chuck grew up in New York City (with 4 sisters!!!) and attended the Manhattan High School of Aviation Trades. He graduated with an FAA aircraft and engine license and put

that knowledge toward a long, successful career in aviation. He was in the Air Force from 1956 to 1960 and then got a job in aircraft maintenance with Pan Am at JFK. His next job was with TIA, a charter airline, traveling all over the world. He flew many charter flights to Viet Nam for the military and cattle to South America, as well as passengers on vacation! Because of his experience and skill he was hired by Varig, where he worked for 20 years. After transferring to Miami, he met Marcia and they were married in 1981.

After 12 years working at Varig, Marcia became a stay-at-home Mom, raising their two daughters, Julie and Laura. At 56 years of age, with a young family, Chuck’s department closed. Fortunately, he was hired by UPS in Louisville, Kentucky as an

aircraft mechanic. In Kentucky the girls developed a passion for horseback riding. After four years Chuck was promoted to Supervisor and transferred to Rockford, Illinois.

Upon moving, they promised their two unhappy girls they would buy them their own horses, which worked to appease them!!

In 2004 they retired to Tara Woods and have been active since. Marcia is treasurer of Bingo, copy edits the Columns and is the Line Dance instructor (as well as full-time caretaker of her Mother). Chuck, a former volunteer firefighter, organizes the Annual Firefighters and Paramedics Holiday Dinner, is co-leader of CERT, is on Appreciation, Sound and Lighting, and Bingo Committees, as well as Florida’s State Emergency Response Team. He recently returned

from the disaster flooding in Texas.

Wow!! What a good man!!!

They have many accomplishments, but their pride and joy are their children. Julie (32) successfully works for an insurance cooperative in Chicago, and still rides and trains horses. She also teaches riding to adults and children in Pony Club.

Laura (30) is a Clinical Pharmacist and after attaining her Doctorate was hired at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina. She also still rides and trains her horse.

Chuck’s two children from a previous marriage – Linnea (44) and Charlie (45) and three grandsons top off their wonderful family.

We are blessed to have them part of the Tara Woods Family!!

Mary Nothnagel

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I am sure that everyone would agree that this year’s Fashion Show was GREAT. The Calendar girls added entertainment which was fun. The clothes from Patchington, located in the Bell Tower Mall, were beautiful; we saw some interesting new styles. Remember anyone who shops Patchington’s store and mentions the show will get an additional discount, just in time for holiday shopping.

Our models as ALWAYS were beautiful, and looked glamorous in their Mary Kay makeovers. Some of the ladies were asking about our Mary Kay representative, her name is Jackie Dunmire, cell number is 812-381-4489. Jackie was instrumental in getting us the Calendar Girls and Patchington for this year’s show. She is already helping me get a really big surprise for everyone next year.

Rachelle Dellarocca

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TENNIS NEWS TENNIS ASSOCIATION MEETING There is no Tennis Association Meeting in December; the next meeting will take place on Sunday, January 24th, starting at 5:45 PM.

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There is no Round Robin in December; the next Round Robin is scheduled for Sunday, January 24th. The sign-up sheet will be posted on the Tennis Bulletin Board in early January.

Special Note: We are considering a change to the monthly Round Robin in January to be a 32-person team event. There will be 8 teams of 4 people per team. All the players will be rated from 1 – 32 in order to create 8 teams. Each team will play a total of 3 match-

es in a round robin format. The winning team wins a PRIZE. Details to follow!!!!!

In order for this to work, we need participation from all of our tennis players (the Women’s SWIFT team and the Men’s Red, White, and Blue teams, as well as the inter-county players).

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MEN’S LEAGUE Red League Thanks everyone for coming out and supporting the Red Ream for our first match on Wednesday, November 4th on a very hot day. It was much appreciated.

As for the tennis, no one passed out. Unfortunately, there was one cloud over us which produced rain which forced us to postpone the remainder of

the matches. The funny thing was that most of us stood in the rain; it felt good and refreshing.

– Glen Fisher White League The White Team has completed its first match with surprisingly great results. We won 5 sets and lost only 1 to Pine Lakes. Let’s hope we can continue this fine performance.

We had a boatload of spectators on Tuesday. Please keep coming to watch our games; it’s enjoyable to play in front of friends and neighbors. Check the Tennis Bulletin Board for our weekly schedule and team roster. – Gerry Gagnon

won 4 sets out of 6 against Herons Glen. Not bad for the first time out. We had several subs to fill the void for the players who are not here yet. Our next game is away. We all look forward to our next match. Hope it’s cooler. – Bill Powers Submitted by Linda Engel

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The Angels home games start at 10:00 AM; the away games vary by starting time. The complete schedule is posted on the Tennis Bulletin Board. – Linda Engel

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Get Your Affairs in Order for an Orderly Estate You may be quite willing to plan an investment strategy for your retirement years. After all, it can be enjoyable to think about traveling the world, pursuing your hobbies or participating in any of the activities you’ve associated with an active retirement. However, once you do retire, you’ll need to “shift gears” somewhat to focus on your legacy. Specifically, to protect your loved ones and ensure your intentions are clear and carried out, you’ll need to do some more planning – and you’ll need to share your thoughts with your family.

Here are some moves to consider: •

List your assets and debts. Your family needs to be aware of your assets and debts, so share this information with them while you are alive and well.

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Create a durable power of attorney. Give a trusted friend or family member a durable power of attorney to pay bills and make financial choices on your behalf if you are unable to do so.

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Choose an executor. An executor is the person or entity you name in your will to carry out your wishes. An executor has a variety of responsibilities, so pick someone who is honest and capable of dealing with legal and financial matters. Talk with an attorney about how best to name your executor.

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Share location of your legal documents. Your loved ones should know where you keep documents such as your birth certificate, will and living trust.

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As you can see, you’ll need to take several steps to fulfill your intentions – and the above list is certainly not exhaustive. So plan carefully, engage the appropriate team – financial advisor, attorney, tax professional – and put your plans in motion. By being proactive, you can greatly ease the burden on your loved ones in the future.

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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 and Gentlemen, come join us on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Card Room. Cost is $3.00.

Will you have the first Bunco or the last, or the most? Will you have the most wins, or the most losses? If you do, the prize money will be yours!

Come join the fun. Questions: call Polly Brown 731-1614

HORSESHOES Don’t forget every Friday at 1:00 PM at the pits.

Come join us for some laughs.

Questions: call Patty Sparany 543-5144

SCRABBLE ANYONE? Anyone interested in playing Scrabble please sign up in the Clubhouse or contact Brenda. Reach me at bplut@hotmail. com. Lot #147 19679 Woodfield Circle.

705-434-7628 Thanks, Brenda Plut

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.

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!

Contact: Bill Keibler, 586-216-6526, or Lorraine Smith, 567-1392.

December Happy Hour is replaced by the Golf Cart Parade. The regular Happy Hour will resume on the 2nd Wednesday in January January 13, 2016 at 5:00 PM - on the Verandah. $2.00 per person donation.

Please bring a substantial appetizer for the table to share.

Sign up on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse so we can plan for the number. If you know of someone who has not been to Happy Hour, sign them up and bring them with you.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Thomas Heideman

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.

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.

Please mark your calendar - the next

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Heidi Lange, Dot Walton Linda Dion, Maggie Discepolo, Kim Hickson, Carolyn Kelsey, Camille Rosalbo, Johnny Shoaf Holly Ulrich, Judy Wintermute Dominic Cirillo, Mike Peidlow Carol Detwiler, Nete Godfrey Pat Williard Herb Langill, Bill Nothnagel, Charlie Rosalbo, Janet Waldron Sal Gasdia, Mel Wilson Dennis Bayer, “Skip” Campbell, Tom Hubert, Bill Milligan Diana Featherbay, Dave Jensen Jan Gabriel, Pauline Paquette, George Stelling Mary Green, Pat Maher, Bill Smith Bill Parker, Barbara Scott Penny Booth

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Florence & Floyd Jacobs Helen & Dan Appese Joanne & Bob Byrne, Barb & Chick Jakacki Shelly & Rick Lubich Magaly & Julio Estremera, Diane & Bob Nunn Sandra & Ralph Mosher, Nancy & Wally Wuebbeler Peg & Dave Gamble Ginny & Bob Loring – 64 Yrs.

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Judy & Lee Brda Jean & Joe Bibeau Wanda & Clark Dorsett – 60 Yrs. Lois & Tom Heideman, Carolyn & Paul Key Peggy & Dick Gasmire Karen & Gary Stein Nedra & Al Ray Judy & Robert Holmes Dorothy & Jerry Krasovec, Lisa & Dale (Yo) Yoder Evie & Paul Loud

Contact Shirley Ringleben, 731-2748, before December 10th for Special Recognition of Anniversaries, 50, 55 or 60+ in January 2016!

Book Discussion Club Thursday, November 3rd at 1:30 PM Tara Woods Clubhouse Living Room

TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB

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

It’s hard to believe we have reached the month of December. I know many of you will continue with your same activities in 2016. I would like to address those who might say “I would like to try something new next year.”

My answer to them would be “Why not try joining The New Image Chorus?”.

This is a new experience for all of us. We now have live piano music with our new Director, Dave Adams. We will use the music for each song so memorization will not be a problem. Just to give you a little “hint”, our performance will be entitled “Rock Roll and Remember”. With this we will be doing a variety of songs – some old-time favorites, some with three-part harmony (a challenge for each one of us) and then some, just for “fun”.

We rehearse in the Clubhouse on Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. We always need more male voices, but girls are very important too!

Please accept our personal invitation to come to our rehearsal on Monday, December 7th at 1:30 PM to check us out. We hope you will like us and decide to become a member of “The New Image Chorus” for your new activity in 2016!

Shirley Ringleben

Happy Holidays! The Computer Club has begun a new season of free computer classes for the owners, renters, and guests of Tara Woods. These are held at 10:30 AM every Thursday in the Card Room at the Clubhouse.

They are open to everyone, and there is no membership fee.

Our normal schedule of classes begins on December 3rd. The first and third Thursday of each month is devoted to Computer Basics.

This is a complete course on how to use your computer. The second and fourth Thursdays are reserved for General subjects, and cover a single specific topic of interest. If there is a fifth Thursday in a month, it is an open question and answer session where you can ask me almost anything you want. We will not meet on December 24th or 31st due to the holidays.

It’s never too late to join our group, even if you’re a total novice. This is a great time to learn the Basics; we are starting again at the very beginning and assume that you know nothing about computers. The General topics cover all sorts of subjects, programs, and hardware, including Windows, the Internet, e-mail, multi-media, tablets, and e-book readers. We spend as much time as we need to on each topic, and the next topic to be covered is always posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. Feel free to attend only those classes that appeal to you.

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

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

Dave St.Laurent, The Computer Tutor

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GOING PLACES

JANUARY CRUISERS

THE GARDEN CLUB

Time really does fly; I find it unbelievable that we are wishing everyone: HAPPY HOLIDAYS and the Very Best New Year.

Since I am writing this before the Fashion Show I cannot report on what happened, but I am confident that everyone had a good time. This was our first year with entertainment and a new store, Patchington (see the center page for more on the Fashion Show).

The Garden Club meetings for November, December and January have been cancelled. We will meet again on February 13th, to discuss the March 5th Trash and Treasure and our Luncheon plans.

We will also be collecting our $5.00 dues. Please put your name/ telephone number in an envelope with the $5.00.

This would be a great opportunity

for anyone who is not a member to join. Please mark your calendars, so that you remember to attend this meeting.

Please start to put aside items to donate to the Trash and Treasure.

Remember that the money from the Trash and Treasure is a large part of the Garden Club’s income and helps make possible the FREE fashion show.

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

Bulbs: Amaryllis is a popular plant for the holiday season. They can be forced to bloom now or planted outdoors for spring blooms.

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

Vegetables: Reliable cool season vegetables to plant this month include celery, cauliflower, lettuce, cabbage, and carrot.

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

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(Continuing Garden Club from page 22) Irrigation: Plants may need irrigation if the weather has been warm and dry.

Monitor for signs of stress and water only as needed.

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

Houseplants: Inspect regularly for pests on indoor plants. Keep in mind that plant specific temperature, light, and humidity are key to ensuring that indoor plants thrive.

Soil Test: If plants did not perform as desired this year or new plantings are being planned, a soil test may be a good idea.

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

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

and treat as needed.

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

Protect: Falling temperatures may require protection of tender orchids, impatiens, and tomatoes.

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Thank you so much to everyone who helped and/or brought baked goods for the Bake Sale at the Craft Fair. That’s always a fun morning, though it does start a bit early. Some of you changed shirts and did double duty working with the Entertainers serving the lunch. The kitchen was

certainly very busy!

Our December meeting is on Sun. Dec. 6 at 4:00pm when we will celebrate Christmas together with an Italian dinner. Antipasto will be provided. You are asked to bring an Italian dish to share. The sign-up sheet is hanging on the Club bulletin board in the clubhouse. This is BYOB as usual, and don’t forget to wear your name tag and bring a few dollars for the “social” raffle. You are also asked to bring an extra $5/ person to be donated to a charity that

will be selected at our meeting.

As always, everyone from New York and New Jersey is welcome to attend our meetings. New residents, renters and visitors are especially welcome. If you will be traveling this Holiday season, stay safe and have a Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah with your family and friends. I look forward to seeing everyone on Sun. Dec. 6th.

Janet Daly janetdaly@yahoo.com

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CANADIAN CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY When: Friday, December 18th at 5:00 PM Where: Clubhouse Please bring a wrapped gift to exchange (between $5.00 and $8.00). Also, bring either an appetizer or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided by Muriel and Jack Boyle.

Jack Boyle

MIDWEST CLUB

Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time for the Midwest Club to hold its Christmas dinner and Holiday fun.

WHEN: Friday, December 11th TIME: 5:00 PM WHERE: The Clubhouse Meat will be provided and we are asking that everyone bring a side dish or dessert to share. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the bulletin board. It will be helpful if you included what you would like to bring. Also, furnish your own drinks.

Instead of the “white elephant” gift exchange, it was decided for everyone to bring a $5.00 unisex gift. Place your gift in a brown paper sack. No ribbons or bows. We will be doing something different this year.

Secretary, Arlene Greene

MID-ATLANTIC CLUB

The Mid-Atlantic Club held their regular October meeting on October 18th with 30 members and 1 guest in attendance.

The Club followed an Oktoberfest theme with all members contributing a German or Fall blend of beers to our “Tubs Full-o-Beer”. Then we enjoyed a Beer Tasting event with warm soft pretzels before the meeting.

Some of us were very surprised at the variety of tastes associated with German Beer. Wayne Cox, Vice President, provided Polka and “Oompah” music to liven up the festivities.

Wayne also conducted the meeting that followed. Plans were finalized for the November “Chili Cook-off”. Shirley Mize, Judy Powers, Mary Green, Nancy Wuebbeler, Pat Virkus and Sue Yohn volunteered to be the cooks for the contest. Sue was volunteered in absentia by her husband, Darryl, as she was still with their daughter in Pennsylvania.

(This writer thinks Darryl must be a very brave man.) Wayne said there will be a gift card presented to the winner. We are all looking forward to the Mid-Atlantic Club’s annual Christmas Party at Bianca’s Restaurant.

This year will be a buffet with a variety of entrees to choose from.

Wayne led a discussion and asked for suggestions from the members about 2016 activities. Mary Green suggested ethnic/regional foods for January which was approved. Bob Uccello suggested attending the February 13th performance of the “Del Prado’s” at Fishbones Restaurant in lieu of a formal meeting. This suggestion was also approved and Bob agreed to make the arrangements. March is still unsettled, but April will be a boat trip from Bokeelia to Cabbage Key; Jane Crawford is in charge of making the arrangements. May and June will remain the “Mother’s Day” and “Father’s Day” celebrations. Maggie Discepolo was appointed the official “$5.00 Lady in Charge” of 50/50 ticket sales.

After the meeting we enjoyed an Oktoberfest dinner of Bratwurst with sautéed onions and peppers, sauerkraut and chips. Shirley Mize provided a treat with her German Cherry Crumble Cake. Assorted cookies were also provided for dessert.

We welcomed several new members and are looking forward to seeing our “snowbirds” who continue to return. New members are always welcome, and we hope to add you to our Club.

Mary Donald, Secretary

NEW ENGLAND CLUB Come out and help decorate our beautiful New England Club Christmas tree on Saturday, November 28th at 9:00 AM. The more the merrier and any new New England themed ornaments are welcome.

The New England Christmas party is being held on Saturday, December 12th at 5:00 PM. The party is being catered by Beef O’Brady’s. Dinner will be Rocky Mountain Chicken with potato and vegetable, salad and bread service. The cost for this party will be $6.00 per person, with the Club subsidizing the remainder of the cost. Dues must be paid to attend this party, and all Club members are asked to bring a dessert. We are asking all members to pre-pay for this party and you may do so by contacting Dawn, Judy or Bev. We must have a count for the caterer, so the deadline for payment is Saturday, November 28th. If you are paying by check, please make it out to the New England Club. Hope to see everyone there!

We will undecorate our tree on Saturday, January 2nd at 9:00 AM. Please come and help if you can!

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the show sparked anyone into thinking about their own talent; so maybe next year???

We now look ahead to our next regular production in March 2016. The show Senior Follies will be on stage March 11th and 12th. Our actors are already in rehearsal, learning their blocking and lines. It is not too early to mark your calendars for this once a year event. This year will be the premier for several people. We have several new actors joining us on stage along with a new Director. These people, along with our all-star regular

players, are working hard to produce the best show for your enjoyment. I hope that you will give our cast of players and our Director, Patty Sparany, your encouragement when you see them around our community. It takes a lot of work to put on a stage performance, but hearing your applause and your words of support go a long way to prove to us that it is appreciated. Thank you all for your support.

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