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Tennis Social Event Submitted by Glen Fisher
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n Sunday, January 24th we held a fun 32-player mixed social event. We had eight teams of four players each. We lucked out in the weather department; it was cool and sunny, no wind or rain!!! It was truly a great day. This mixed 32-player format was used for the first time as an alternative to the regular Round Robin format. Each team played three sets against other equal strength team players. We were fortunate to have two experienced photographers taking many pictures during the day. As you can see from these pictures, we are in training to play in the U.S. Open Tennis in New York later this summer!!! During the day, we had a good supply of refreshments, thanks to Arlene Greene and Janell Wissler. (Those homemade cookies sure were good, Arlene!) People also came to watch the activities and joined in the fun. In the early evening, 44 people enjoyed a selection of wraps and a cheese tray. To top it off, we had ice
cream for dessert. Thank you to Carole and Frank Neveu for hosting this dinner. Like all new ideas, there were suggestions on how to improve upon this new format. Using these suggestions, a mixed player event was planned for Sunday, February 28th. Again, three sets were to be played, but partners were changed for each set. The pairings were made so that equal strength players were matched up to play against each other. No scores were to be recorded. We will report on the success of this new Round Robin format in the April Columns. We are open to suggestions on how to grow the tennis membership through our tennis social activities.
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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Larry N. Trotter, Sr. will be a full-time resident at 19496 Omega Road once he sells his farm in Virginia and some of his antique cars. He is originally from South Carolina and is retired. He has 2 children and 4 grandchildren, 2 sets of twin girls. His hobbies are antique cars and golf. John and Barbara Bakun are part-time residents at 2773 Orlenes Street. They are from Michigan where Barbara owns a gift shop called Navajo Trading Post. They have 3 children and 11 grandchildren. They both enjoy boating, and Barbara enjoys playing cards and other game activities. Jim Bishop and Tracy Baugher are part-time residents at 19540 Cotton Bay
from Tennessee. They are both self employed, Jim at the Lochmoor Country Club. They have 2 children and 1 grandchild. They enjoy fishing and boating, and Tracy also enjoys sports, crafts and games. Sheila Hodgins is a part-time resident at 2876 Steamboat Loop. Sheila is from Lucan, Ontario, Canada. She is retired after 30 years working at Canada Trust as a Management Accountant. She is currently the Treasurer and Funding Co-coordinator for the Lucon Heritage and Donnelly Museum. She has 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. She enjoys playing cards, working on her computer, ceramics, walking and volunteering. Sheila enjoys meeting new people and
MANAGER’S CORNER is looking forward to joining in the fun at Tara Woods. Ron and Bobbie Mester are new full-time residents at 2630 Macon Circle. They are originally from Michigan where Ron is retired from the Ford Motor Company, but Bobbie is not retiring from being a housewife and homemaker. They enjoy playing cards. Ron’s hobbies are bowling and boating; Bobbie enjoys gardening. They are the parents of 3 children and grandparents of 4 grandchildren. Welcome to Tara Woods, Joanne Byrne
Home and lot care: It is the responsibility of the homeowner to make sure that their home and lot are properly maintained, especially during the summer months. House signs with resident’s name and house number must be attached to the light post. If a new name sign is required, please call the office for the phone number of the person that makes the signs. Upon walking throughout the community at night I am noticing a number of lights not working. It is the responsibility of the resident to have these in good working order. If your exterior light fixture fails, make sure the light bulb is replaced. A burned out light bulb is the most common cause of failure.
We don’t like to think about hurricane season, but it is approaching. Please ensure that your palm trees are being taken care of. Dead palm fronds can blow off rather easily and can damage your neighbor’s property for costly repairs. Lot rents: If the 9th or 10th of the month falls on a Saturday or Sunday (as was the case in January) and you drop your payment off in the lock box at the Clubhouse, your payment will not be posted until the 11th and you will be charged late fees. If your payment is mailed to the Tara Woods Office, please mail it to get here before the 10th. Most mail is now taking at least 7 days. Doug Objartel Community Manager
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FROM THE PRESIDENT This cold, windy weather is taking its toll on event attendance, and I can’t blame anyone for wanting to hibernate. We’re just not used to this for so long a period of time. I keep remembering how hot it was this summer, but that hasn’t helped to keep me any warmer. The snowbirds may be enjoying this, but the rest of us are bundled up at 50°. I just wish it would make up its mind. March is so packed full of stuff to do, hopefully no one will notice the weather. The Entertainers’ Show, “Senior Follies” on March 11th and 12th, is one you won’t want to miss, for only $7.00/ticket! I hope you have your tickets for the St. Patrick’s Day Party on Thursday, March 17th. Easter is on March 27th. If you’re heading north to be with family, I hope you’ll return in time for the New Image Chorus Concert on Friday, April 1st. The Magic Softball team plays on Monday and Wednesday evenings through March. They love having the stands full of fans, so come out and cheer them on. The tennis teams also enjoy the fans in the stands, and don’t forget the TWHA meeting on Monday, March 7th at 7:00 PM. It’s important that you be aware of the actions of your Association. At the February meeting of the TWHA, Paul Montelaro was welcomed back to his position as Treasurer, and thanks was given to John D’Amico for taking over the
daily business of the Treasurer in Paul’s absence. The Club presidents were reminded of the planning meeting on Saturday, March 12th at 10:30 AM to decide which clubs or groups are hosting the major parties for next season. Anyone interested in getting a group together to host a party is invited to attend. Lou Dunning spoke about a Fall Prevention Program that will be presented by Home Health Services on Thursday, March 10th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – pizza included. Please sign up on the bulletin board for this worthwhile program. The photos for the community picture directory are in progress. A great effort has been made to get everyone to participate in this project. You might still be able to take part if there is space available in the early March dates. Call Joanie Byrnes at 652-3446 to find out if space is available. You will receive a free 8x10" photo and a Directory. This is a great way to get to know your neighbors, so you are encouraged to participate. Bob Glandorf has initiated a “Silver Alert” program to be used when a resident wanders off and may not be able to find their way home. He has coordinators and a large group of people willing to search throughout the community when alerted. There is a flyer on the bulletin board with more information. Thanks, Bob, for initiating this program in Tara Woods. Some concerns were raised re-
garding behavior at the pool, and others expressed their concerns to me privately for safety and security within the community. If you have visitors, please make them aware of the rules and regulations in the community. These are in the Rules and Regulations section of your Prospectus. If you are new to Tara Woods, please take time to read this document. Tara Woods is a beautiful community where we’ve always felt safe and secure. The rules in place are sensible and are there to assure the comfort and safety of everyone. The rules for the pool are posted at the pool, as well. Please be aware of them and abide by them. I look forward to seeing you at the next TWHA Meeting on Monday, March 7th at 7:00 PM.
Janet Daly “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” -Charles Dickens
Activities, Sports & Clubs can be found on pages: 13, 14, 16, 17, 20-22, 25 & 26. Thank you! State Clubs can be found on pages: 10, 11, & 12. Thank you!
COLUMNS STAFF EDITOR: Barbara J. Roland (Barbara_Roland@comcast.net) ASSISTANTS: Linda Engel, Mary Ellen Gold, and Marcia Poveromo PHOTOGRAPHY: Ann Kabbas & Pat Sparany Photographs have been taken or contributed by: Mark Burk, Mike Burke, George & Janet Daly, Connie & Andre Lessard & Glen Fisher
CALENDAR: Polly Brown CIRCULATION: Gail Sanfilippo, Manager COORDINATORS: Stuart & Belle Berman, Bill Black, Agatha Breen, Jane & Bill Crawford, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey Sharie and Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn, Kathy & Roger Rafferty, Ed Simko, George Stelling, Susan Uccello, & Julia Wehrung. ALTERNATES: Joanie Byrnes, Joanne & Bob Byrne, Al Dion, Pat Dunning REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article. Lou Dunning, Tara Woods Homeowners Association Liaison To advertise in print, contact: Bob or Emy Stein at 941-349-0194 or email us at islandvp@verizon.net. Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Tara Woods. The Columns is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/September. All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Columns to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property. DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability. Island Visitor Publishing is not responsible for claims made by advertisers
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“SENIOR FOLLIES”
Text to the Neighbor THE ANNUAL A guy sends a text to his my sincerest apology. It won’t TRASH AND happen again.” next-door neighbor: Feeling outrage and be“Bob, I’m sorry. I’ve been riddled with guilt and I have trayed, Bob grabs his gun, goes TREASURE to confess: I have been helping myself to your wife when you’re not around, probably more than you. I know it’s no excuse but I don’t get it at home. I can’t live with the guilt any longer. I hope you’ll accept
into the bedroom, and without a word, shoots his wife. Moments later the guy gets a second text: “Really should use spell check! That should be ‘”WIFI”
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Saturday, March 5th – 9:30 AM 12:00 PM ALL donations will be accepted in the Clubhouse on Friday, March 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON. Items must be clean, not broken, and usable. Large items which cannot be carried to the Clubhouse should be photographed, then call Rachelle (543-7755) to pick up the pictured item. At Trash and Treasure, your picture will be placed on a bulletin board along with others. If it is bought, you will be called (you must be at home or be at the Clubhouse with us) for the item to be picked up. The buyer will have a receipt, so that you know we were paid.
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TARA’s GOT TALENT Remember? If you are interested in purchasing a DVD of the whole show, ask Pat Dunning or Polly Brown to put you on the list so we will know how many copies we need to make. Thanks again to all who supported our successful fundraiser. Pat-one, Publicity for the Entertainers
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Friday and Saturday, March 11th – 12th Clubhouse doors open at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM Ticket price is $7.00 Tickets available at Coffee on Saturdays and Bingo on Tuesday nights. The front row is reserved for those who need to be closer to the stage. As a reminder, we ask that you do not bring food or drink into the Clubhouse for this performance.
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT TARA WOODS Thursday, March 17, 2016 5:00 PM – Bring Your Own Beverage Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Dancing – Entertainment – Sing-a-Long – Horse Races Cost: $15.00/person Hosted by Janet and George Daly and Friends. Tickets on sale at Bingo and Coffee starting Saturday, February 20th Last sale date: Saturday, March 12
ATTENTION ALL SPORTS AND CLUB CHAIRS Some activities have asked to speak at the New Residents Orientation or have us give their sport, group, card game or whatever an extra ‘pitch’. We wish we could do it for all of you and we know that many of you are looking for new folks to join shuffleboard, scrabble, the
softball team, and all the other things that Tara Woods has to offer. What we have come up with is this: Any group that is interested please write no more than a half page typewritten sheet about your activity and send it to Donna Phillips (djphillips347@aol.com). We
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NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY AND NEW ENGLAND CLUB: LOBSTERFEST – 2016 Saturday, April 9th – 4:00 PM • BYOB and Snacks, if you wish. Chowder – Lobster – Steamed Mussels – Jumbo Shrimp – Clams on the Half-Shell Cole Slaw – Corn-on-the-Cob – ½ Rotisserie Chicken – Dessert Watch the Clubhouse bulletin board for ticket prices and table reservation sheets. Tickets on sale beginning Tuesday, March 8th at Bingo until Saturday, April 2nd. New York/New Jersey and New England Clubs ONLY! – Sorry!
“ROCK, ROLL, AND REMEMBER.” New Image Chorus will join together with the Choralaires from Del Tura to present their Spring Concert “Rock, Roll, and Remember.” Friday, April 1st Time: 7:00 PM Price: $7.00
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SATURDAY COFFEE You Are Invited….
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.
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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 Saturdays 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. • 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!
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The New England Club held our Mid-Winter Party on Saturday, January 30th with “Our Favorite Things” theme. A bountiful buffet of our favorite things was made by our Club members and followed by a fantastic dessert by Chef Stew Franklin. No one went away hungry. Congratulations to Team #1 on your Jeopardy win and to Team #7 we say: Live long and prosper. Our next event is the New England-Midwest Challenge which we are hosting on Saturday, March 19th at 5:00 PM. We are hosting a “50’s” themed challenge with Food, Games and our New England DJ (John’s Mobile Music) spinning the tunes from the 50’s. Tickets are currently on sale and will continue through Tuesday, March 15th at $12.00 per person. “Thank You” to those who volunteered to work in the kitchen, set up the party, and run games. We look forward to hosting a great event for our friends from the Midwest Club! Judy Machnicz
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Presents: SUB-TROPICAL BBQ FRIDAY, MARCH 18th - 5:00 PM ON VERANDAH AT THE CLUBHOUSE (INSIDE IF INCLEMENT WEATHER) HAVE SOME FUN...DRESS FOR THE OCCASION! SOCIAL DRAWS - $1.00 EACH OR ARM $5.00 GUESTS $5.00 Hawaiian burgers & margaritas Bring a side dish or dessert, dishes, cutlery
The Mid-Atlantic Club enjoyed an International Cuisine menu at our January 17th meeting with 42 members and guests attending. Mary Green and her committee did a great job of decorating, with a multitude of international flags on the serving tables. Members brought dishes from around the globe, featuring Italian, German, Australian, Irish, Mexican, Ukrainian, Chinese, Portuguese, Israeli and Arcadian/Cajun food. The mixture of aromas was fantastic! All the food showed the diversity of our international heritage and appreciation that makes up the Mid-Atlantic Club and United States of America! Members attended the Valentine’s Day concert and dance presented by the “Del Prados” vocal group on Saturday, February 13th in the Dolphin Room at the Shell Factory. A total of 36 members attended and all had a wonderful evening’s entertainment. The Mid-Atlantic Club will have their regular meeting on Sunday, March 20th at 4:00 PM. We are having a Wine, Cheese and Appetizers affair along with a “Silent Auction”. Members are being asked to bring items with a minimum value of $10.00 for the auction. There promises to be a wide variety of items to bid on. The Club expects to have a good attendance. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Clubhouse by March 1st. See you there! Mary Donald, Secretary
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the night and everyone for bringing food to share. Our March meeting is on Sunday, March 13th at 4:00 PM. It will be our Club Birthday Party, with ham, birthday cake and ice cream provided. Please sign up to bring a salad or hot side dish. Because we plan the meal around the number of people signed up and what you are bringing, please cross your name off ASAP if you cannot attend the meeting. We will be holding election of officers
at this meeting. If anyone is interested in a position, please see me. As always, everyone from New York and New Jersey is welcome to attend our meetings. New residents, renters and visitors are especially welcome. This is a busy time at Tara Woods. Please make time for YOUR New York/New Jersey Club. I look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, March 13th. Janet Daly, 567-2285
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is a lot of hard work, which they have been doing for the last few years. They set up everything on Friday afternoon and tear it down and put it away as soon as the sale is over. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL…….. The proceeds from the rental of tables is used to pay for the banquet and prize money for all league shuffleboard members and guests at the conclusion of the season.
AED had been ordered. This AED will be kept in the storage area which houses the clothes washer and dryer. A sign will be posted indicating that the sliding glass doors to this area must be kept closed, as the area is air conditioned and the AED must be in a climate controlled space. Ideas to promote tennis were discussed. Dakota Windancer will talk at Saturday Morning Coffee about the many tennis opportunities that are available.
Tennis will also be promoted at the New Residents Orientation meetings. We have requested the following dates for next season’s Round Robins: November 20th, January 22nd, February 26th, and March 26th. Note that these dates have not yet been approved; we will publish the definite dates when they are confirmed. It was decided at the January 24th meeting that the By-Laws (Continues on page 16)
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TENNIS ASSOCIATION MEETING Items discussed at the January 24th meeting were as follows: Introduced as new Tennis Association members were Kent and Linda Hetzer, Julie Howley, and Connie Lessard and Andre Hardy. It was pointed out that Frank Neveu and Fred Puhlfuerst put up a new net on Court 2; the benches were painted; and an
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in any way in our January 30th Yard Sale. This event is getting bigger every year, but I think we may have hit our maximum this time. The only thing missing was cotton candy and carnival rides. Everyone who purchased a table appeared to have made money and was very happy with their efforts. This was truly a community effort. I especially want to thank the “Horseshoe Crew” for setting up and tearing down all the tables. This
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TREASURES OF TARA
Bill and Lorraine Milligan have hearts of gold and their compassion and goodness overflows from their hearts. Billy was born in the Bronx and moved to Manhattan. He played sports and “peeled potatoes” in the summer for pocket money. At age 16, life changed for him when his father suddenly died. Bill, his mother, and sister, Marybeth, moved to Plains, Penn., where he completed high school. At 18 he entered the Navy and served from 1959 to 1962. Upon returning home he had a variety of jobs, but it was at Friden Machine Company that he developed his skill and love to fix machines.
MAGIC SOFTBALL Second win for the Season. All are hoping for another win.
He married, had 3 children and raised them in Penn. His son, Robert, and daughter-in-law presently live between Bradenton and Switzerland and they visit frequently. Lorraine lived and was schooled all her young life in Wilkes Barre, Penn. Her father, a coal miner, died in the mines when she was 9. Lorraine, an only child, was happily given a new, wonderful stepfather when she was 16. She graduated from Wilkes Barre City School of Nursing and had a long and successful career at WB General Hospital. For 43 years she specialized in Cardiac and Open Heart Care. That is probably why her generous, open heart continues to reach out to so many of the Tara Woods residents. Her short marriage produced the joy of her life, Jennifer, who is presently Assistant Principal in the Montgomery County School System in Maryland.
A miracle happened on July 14, 1993 when Bill and Lorraine met on a blind date. Lorraine was 49 years old and not interested in giving up her freedom, but Bill won her heart over with his warmth and gentle manner. They were married 1 year later and still celebrate July 14th as a very special day. They both say life began for them when they met!! Bill’s face lights up when he lovingly talks about his successful Bike and Sharpening Shop. Bill loved his customers, was good to all of them, and made many friends. Even today he generously sharpens people’s instruments and fixes their bikes. They found Tara Woods in 2002, and bought a home on Pandora Circle. After Bill’s mild heart attack in 2003, they sold the Bike Shop and moved full time to Tara Woods, buying their new home on Cloister Street. Since that day Tara
Woods has not been the same! Bill was the CAN MAN for many years and headed our recycling program. After a hurricane they would collect aluminum siding caught in trees, fallen on the streets, etc. and sold the aluminum, making a profit of $1,500. This money was given to the CERT team to buy needed medical equipment. Lorraine has dedicated herself to CERT, being on the team from the beginning. She was in charge of people with special needs who needed to be evacuated during an emergency. She was also on the Florida Federal Disaster Medical Team (and the State one, too). She has traveled to various states to help people after the hurricanes: Charlie, Hugo, Katrina, Sandy, etc. She states it was heart breaking to see people freezing without heat or homes or to be with orphaned, homeless children evacuated from Haiti to Homestead, Florida. She has helped
heal many people in pain....... In their free time they are Elders and Deacons at the Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church, or driving around in their ´53 blue Chevy, or cheering on the
Yankees, or raising butterflies, or traveling. Impressively, they are “Diamond Members” of Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Lines! Life began for them when they met, but life continues to sparkle and shine for all of us because of them. Lorraine might have healed hearts in Wilkes Barre but they have truly touched our hearts. Mary Nothnagel
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TO ALL THE LOYAL “MAGIC SOFTBALL FANS”! We want to thank each and every one of you for our Spaghetti Dinner being a “Huge Success!” Our cooks, John Costantini, Ron Proulx, Ken Clark, and Bill Black, did an absolutely fantastic job of cooking the meal. George Daly helped coordinate. A “total team effort” was given by the wives who prepared everything, the players themselves delivering it; all resulted in a very enjoyable evening for everyone. The Magic Softball team has already registered a victory this year and is looking for many
more this season. Our entire Magic Softball team would like to “Thank you again for your support”. We hope to see you in the stands at one of our games (see schedule below) for we have the BEST FANS in the league. Our games are at 5:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays in Punta Gorda. Hope to see you at the ballpark!!! Thanks to you all. Larry Baldwin, #3 Dinner Coordinator
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vote by written proxy or in person. If a proxy is used, it must be submitted, in writing, to the Association Secretary or other board member, prior to the intended meeting and can be used only for that meeting. The Tennis Association held its third meeting of the season on Sunday, February 28th. Items discussed at that meeting will be published in the April issue of the Columns. Because of a Clubhouse scheduling conflict, our usual March meeting (which is the last meeting of the tennis season) won’t be held until Sunday, April 3rd, at 5:45 PM. ROUND ROBIN The article and pictures pertaining to the January 24th Tennis Social are on the front page of this Columns. The dinner for the February 28th Tennis Social was hosted by Bob & Debbie Polenska. They served Swiss Burgers, salad, and
dessert. Gerry & Terry Gagnon provided courtside refreshments during the day. We will provide more details about this event in the April edition of the Columns. The last Round Robin of the season is scheduled for Sunday, April 3rd. The sign-up sheet will be posted early to mid March, so be sure to sign up to play that day. Because of the early deadline for the Columns, it is not known who will be hosting the dinner and who will be providing the courtside snacks for that April Round Robin. Please consider volunteering to host the dinner or the courtside snacks at one of the future Round Robins. TENNIS LESSONS If you want to learn how to play tennis or brush up on your tennis skills, come to the courts on Fridays at 10:30 AM where skilled players will help you with
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(Continuing Tennis from page 16) your game. APPRECIATION DAY By the time you read this, Resident Appreciation Day will be over. This year, we had the same three tennis games that we had last year. There was the “Hole in the Board” game, the “Bowling” tennis game, and the “Hit the Chairs” game. Contrary to past years, game scores were not kept for any of the games this year, so we have nothing to report in that regard – but we do hope everyone enjoyed playing our tennis games. If anyone has any new ideas for another tennis game to be played on the tennis courts, please let us know. – Linda Engel
So, for now, I can only report on the first two matches of the second half of our schedule. For our first match on February 4th, we played the second place team from Lake Fairways. The Angels won only 1 set and lost 5 against a tough opponent. We then played our make-up match on Saturday, February 6th against the Herons Glen Eagles, where we won all 6 sets. The standings haven’t yet been reported, so we are not sure of our position in the league at this time, but I believe we are still in the top three. – Linda Engel
MEN’S LEAGUE Red League Since the New Year, we, the red team, are playing better and TENNIS LEAGUES winning more games. We are WOMEN’S LEAGUE still in last place in our division We sure had our share of rain BUT not for long!!! Cheers. – that last week in January. Many Glen Fisher league matches, including the SWIFT league play on ThursWhite League day, January 28th, got rained out. With only three matches left
in our tennis season, we may not finish in the top four out of a nine team division, but we are very satisfied with our quality of play and the enjoyment of the competition. We look forward to next year’s tennis season. – Gerry Gagnon Blue League The bleacher seats are still full and the cheering section keeps us pumped up, but we are stuck in 5th place and have been for the last few games. The coming weeks we play some teams that are more on our play level so we may pick up a position, possibly two, before the season ends. We never know from week to week how many able players we will have to fill out the roster. The same holds true for our opponents, but we all look forward to the challenge. – Bill Powers Linda Engel
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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? Wednesdays 1:00 PM In the Clubhouse. Please join us. Questions, please contact Brenda Plut, bplut@hotmail.com or 705-434-7628.
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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.
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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. The Regular Monthly Happy Hour will be held on Wednesday, March 9th on the Verandah (or in the Clubhouse if it is cold outside) at 5:00 PM $2.00 per person donation Please bring a substantial appetizer, and your own table setting. Sign up on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse so we can plan for the number coming. 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.
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.
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Paul Loud Warren Lundmark, Cookie Wilczek Mary Donald, Marcia Duda Andy Hardy, Barbara Sciarpelletti Lyle LeClair, Barbara Stickles, Joe Trimarco Lin Anders George D’Alessandro, Nancy DiScioscia, Paul Roderick, Gary Sponseller Les Beecham, Glen Fisher, Peg Gamble, Carolyn Key, Donna Mallinson, Bruce Warren Mary Bayes, Trish Bendon, Annie Matthias, Lorraine Smith Pat Gardner, Timmy Zimmer Donna Phillips Ray Flynn, Ann Sluiter, Andy Vanderplaats Steve Elkins, Louise Hardy, Linda Ulinski
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Time has a way of slipping by without your even knowing it. Excitement is building as we look forward to combining our voices with the Choralaires from Del Tura in our Spring Concert “Rock, Roll, and Remember.” We want to invite you to this “Special Event” Friday, April 1st Time: 7:00 PM Price: $7.00 Cabaret (Bring Your Own Beverage) or theatre seating is available. Ticket sales begin Tuesday, March 1st at Bingo and Saturday morning Coffee. If you have any questions, please call Polly Brown, 731-1614. In the February issue of the Columns we advertised we will be performing with the Choralaires at Del Tura on Monday, March 21, 2016. However, we are sorry to advise you that no more tickets are available for that performance. Hope to see you here on Friday, April 1st. Shirley Ringleben
The Tara Woods Computer Club provides free computer classes every Thursday at 10:30 AM in the Card Room at the Clubhouse. These are open to all residents and visitors. We cover Computer Basics on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month, and Advanced Topics the 2nd and 4th Thursday; 5th Thursdays are general question and answer sessions. It’s never too late to join our group, even if you’re a total novice. We are just getting into our instructions, including basic computer skills and how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 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
ENTERTAINING NEWS Ladies and Gentlemen…..in a few days from now we will be putting our play on stage. If you have not gotten your tickets, make sure you do because you will not want to miss out on the opportunity to see: “SENIOR FOLLIES” Friday and Saturday, March 11th – 12th Clubhouse doors open at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
Ticket price is $7.00 Tickets available at Coffee on Saturdays and Bingo on Tuesday nights. The front row is reserved for those who need to be closer to the stage. As a reminder, we ask that you DO NOT bring food or drink into the Clubhouse for this performance.
The Entertainers want to thank the many people who have helped us with this production. We could not do this without our community support. Pat-one, Stage Manager Entertainers
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How Should You Respond to Market “Correction”?
As an investor, you may be gaining familiarity with the term “market correction.” But what does it mean? And, more importantly, what does it mean to you?
A correction occurs when a key index, such as the S&P 500, declines at least 10% from its previous high. A correction, by definition, is short-term in nature and has historically happened fairly regularly – about once a year. However, over the past several years, we’ve experienced fewer corrections, so when we have one now, it seems particularly jarring to investors.
How should you respond to a market correction? The answer may depend, to some extent, on your stage of life. • If you’re still working … If you are in the early or middle parts of your working life, you might not have to concern yourself much about a market cor rection because you have decades to overcome a short-term downturn. Instead of selling stocks, and stock-based investments, to supposedly “cut your losses,” you may find that now is a good time to buy more shares of quality companies, when their price is down. Also, you may want to use the opportunity of a correction to become aware of the need to periodically review and rebalance your portfolio. Stocks, and investments containing stocks, often perform well before a correction. If their price has risen greatly, they may account for a greater percentage of the total value of your portfolio – so much so, in fact, that you might become “overweighted” in stocks, relative to your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. That’s why it’s important for you to proactively rebalance your portfolio – or, during a correction, the market may do it for you. To cite one aspect of rebalancing, if your portfolio ever does become too “stock-heavy,” you may need to add some bonds or other fixed-rate vehicles. Not only can these investments help keep your portfolio in balance, but they also may hold up better during a correction. • If you’re retired … After you retire, you may need to take money from your investment accounts – that is, sell some investments – to help pay for your cost of living. Ideally, however, you don’t want to sell stocks, or stock-based vehicles, during a correction – because when you do, you may be “selling low.” (Remember the most common rule of investing: Buy low and sell high. It’s not always easy to follow, but it’s still pretty good advice.) So, to avoid being forced into selling, you need to be prepared. During your retirement years, try to keep at least a year’s worth of cash instruments on hand as well as short-term fixed income investments. By having this money to draw on, you may be able to leave your stocks alone and give them a chance to recover, post-correction. And it’s important to maintain a reasonable percentage of stocks, and stock-based vehicles, in your portfolio, even during retirement – because these investments may provide the growth necessary to help keep you ahead of inflation. Consequently, as a retiree, you should have a balance of stocks and stock-based vehicles, along with fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds, certificates of deposit, government securities and so on. Being prepared can help you get through a correction – no matter where you are on life’s journey.
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16 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral,FL
239-574-3383 88 Pine Island Rd., N. Ft. Myers, FL
SCARLETT LADIES OF TARA WOODS Come join us for lunch, social, and fun on the first Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM. Signup sheet is posted on the Clubhouse bulletin board along with the restaurant we will be going to. We give away a gift certificate from the previous restaurant. Two dollars is collected from the ladies who attend. The yearly collection is given to an organization in our local area at the end of the year (Christmas). We have been averaging between $400.00 and $500.00 for the selected charity. Come join us. Every lady is welcome. No dues. Contact Patty Sparany, 543-5144, for more information.
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239-997-3383 www.hollowaychumblerdental.com
TARA WOODS COLUMNS
March 2016
CORRECTIONS TO THE CURRENT TARA WOODS DIRECTORY MARCH 2016 If you need to make any changes, additions or corrections to your listing, please call Polly Brown at 7311614 to be included in the next monthly update and the 2016-2017 directory. Additions: GUERIN, Frank PEREZ, Armando VALDES, Anna
2837 Orlenes Street, Lot #353 19511 Charleston Circle, Lot #5 19511 Charleston Circle, Lot #5
978-807-9908 702-542-3947 702-339-2322
Phone # Changes: YODER, Dale & Lisa
19899 Kara Circle, Lot #491
262-219-3250
Address Changes: CARNEVALE, Gary DELLAROCCA, Rachelle
19488 Charleston Circle, Lot # 40 19751 Charleston Circle, Lot #98
731-3589 (same) 543-7755
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Misc. Changes: On page 3 under “Director” (Bill Nothnagel) change to Lou Dunning, phone # 599-4490. On page 3 under “Hall Set-Up” (Bill Nothnagel) change to Lou Dunning, phone # 599-4490.
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Delete the Following Names: KALUBA, Ray TRUBENBACH, Herb WEHRUNG, Gerald
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19671 Pandora Circle, Lot #417 2580 Macon Circle, Lot #237 19689 Kara Circle, Lot #470
Sold Deceased Deceased
MA NV NV
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Poolside Pub Located Inside Del Tura Golf & Country Club • Public Always Welcome $4.99 Lunch Specials Every Day 11-3 • Happy Hour Every Day 3-6 STOP IN AND GRAB A CALENDAR OF EVENTS TODAY!
MONDAY Live Music at 5:30 pm TUESDAY Prime Rib Dinner Special $12.99 (5-8 pm) • Karaoke (6 pm) WEDNESDAY Wing Night! Buy 20 Wings GET A FREE PITCHER OF BEER! THURSDAY Name That Tune & Trivia Night (6 pm) 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 Live Music • 1 PM • Courtyard PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY • PARTY
Breakfast Served Every Day 8 AM - 11 AM in the
Fountain Grille
Public Welcome! ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!
GET READY FOR THE
BIGGEST PARTY OF THE YEAR St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday, March 17
Festivities start at 3: PM - Corned Beef ‘N Cabbage Special “BRYLCREAM” live in the courtyard The Public Is Always Welcome!
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