Tara Woods Oct 2016

THE COLUMNS Vol. 27 No. 8

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Tara Woods Homeowners Association – www.twha.us

October 2016

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Another good celebration at Tara Woods!

Thank you to the New York/New Jersey Club for hosting the Labor Day Clambake.

The food was delicious, and a rousing game of Bean Bag Baseball lent some fun and laughter to the afternoon.

It was good to see so many new faces amidst the familiar party regulars!

Whether this party ended the old season or heralded in the new, it was a great way to celebrate Labor Day!

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

Donald Anderson and Bob Kuhns are new full-time residents residing at 2544 Macon Circle. Don is originally from New Jersey and Ohio, and Bob is from New Jersey.

Don is still working at Burlington and Bob is retired from T-Fal Corporation. Bob has two children and three grandchildren. They enjoy swimming, bicycling, car shows, traveling, parks and exploring.

Peter enjoys sports and reading; Barbara enjoys reading, travel, music and gardening.

Carrie Gibbs is a new full-time resident residing at 2774 Orlenes Street and is originally from Pennsylvania. Carrie is still working for Radiology Regional Center. She has two children and three grandchildren. Carrie enjoys reading, traveling, especially cruising, and horseback riding.

Richard and Lu Gendron are new full-time residents residing at 19292 Potomac Circle. They are originally from Rhode Island.

Richard is retired from Old Stone Bank and Lu is retired from Allied Signal. They have three children, five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Richard enjoys woodworking, cards and fishing, and Lu enjoys cooking.

Kathleen McClure is a full-time resident at 2777 Orlenes Street.

She is originally from Michigan and is retired from Meijers Bakery.

Kathleen has two children and four

Jim and Nancy Mason are new full-time residents residing at 19291 Potomac Circle. They are originally from Ohio and Connecticut. Jim is a retired police officer for the Lee County Port Authority Police in Vermilion, Ohio. Nancy is retired from GE in Fort Myers.

They have five children and ten grandchildren. Jim enjoys sports, classic cars and is a USAF veteran, 1965-69. Nancy enjoys just treating her husband right.

Ron and Bobbie Mester are new full-time residents residing at 2630 Macon Circle. They are originally from Michigan where Ron retired from Ford Motor Company and Bobbie was a Homemaker.

They have three children and four grandchildren. Ron enjoys remodeling, gardening, softball and horseshoes. Bobbie enjoys gardening, reading, playing cards and crocheting.

Jack and Nancy Morley are part-time residents at 2797 Steamboat Loop and are originally from Massachusetts. Jack is an electrician, and Nancy is in real estate.

They have two children and one grandchild.

Jack enjoys darts, Orientation for new homeowners cards, motor cycle riding, and talkwill be held on Saturday, October ing to people.

Pam Harrington and Jim Ulnick are new full-time residents residing at 19331 Amelia Road.

They are originally from Arkansas.

Jim is retired and Pam is owner of PS Sparkle Designs - rhinestone designs. Jim enjoys woodworking, craft projects and making pvc pipe birds. Pam enjoys bike riding, cooking, collecting shells and they both enjoy traveling.

Joanne Byrne

22th at 10:30 AM in the Clubhouse Living Room. All newcomers (home owners and renters) are encouraged to attend. This 1 - 1.5 hour meeting is loaded with important information about our community and the surrounding area. A large packet will be handed out to all who attend containing the Homeowners Association Guidelines, hurricane preparation tips and lots of other important and interesting information.

The next orientation will be Saturday, December 10th.

We look forward to seeing you.

Donna Phillips 731-5802 and Bev Bayer 464-9668 We strongly encourage you to attend.

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Peter and Barbara Krilivsky are new part-time residents at 2858 Darwin Street and are from Connecticut and Vermont. They are both retired, Peter from the Long Term Care Insurance field and Barbara from the Administrative field.

Alice Benoit is a new part-time resident at 19486 Omega Road.

She is originally from Massachusetts and is a retired accountant at Schott North America. She has two children and enjoys poker, birding, walking and reading.

grandchildren. She enjoys cooking and baking.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT day, November 19th from 3:00 – 6:00 PM in the Clubhouse. Please consider having your group participate, no matter how big or small it may be. This should be a fun afternoon, as well as informational. Keep the applications coming! We’ll accommodate everyone to the best of our ability, but you may not get your ideal spot if you don’t get your application in soon.

The enclosed flyer/application makes it even easier for your group to participate. Just fill it out and drop it in the slot by the office in the Clubhouse or give it to a board member.

The purpose of the Fair is to let all residents and renters know all the opportunities available to make your life in Tara Woods a wonderful and fulfilling experience, whether you live here year-round, part-time or enjoy our community only during the cold winter months. This is a first-time event open to all who live in Tara Woods and who are eager to find out where they might want to spend some quality time with their friends and neighbors.

We hope you come with an open mind

to discover something new and exciting to add to your busy days here in Tara Woods.

We’ve been pleased to welcome a number of new residents at Saturday Morning Coffee over the summer. I hope you will continue to join us through the year. It will continue through October every Saturday at 8:00 AM. Pancake Breakfast will resume on the second Saturday in November. Please sign up on the back bulletin board so Fred can prepare enough pancakes, eggs, sausage, etc. for everyone.

It will be great having everyone back! It’s been a fairly quiet and restful summer, but now we’re ready to start the new season. Let the fun begin!

Janet Daly “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

L. M. Montgomery

the back is being enjoyed by many.

Please make use of it. Your pet does like to run and will enjoy it.

GUESTS: Each resident is required to acquaint their guests with the Rules and Regulations of our community and will be responsible for their conduct THE POOL: • No glass containers in the pool and for any damages to park property caused by their guest. area • Children under 12 years of age WILDLIFE: must be accompanied by an adult We have an abundance of native • Children under 12 are not perwildlife in our community and we mitted in the spa without an adult • Children must be potty trained. share our space with them. Be especially alert to alligators in all our No diapers of any kind allowed • Observe the rules posted at the lakes. No swimming or wading, and always keep a safe distance from pool and spa them.

GOLF CARTS: DO NOT FEED THE WILD• All operators of golf carts must LIFE……. have a driver’s license • Carts need to be driven in a safe TRAFFIC SAFTY: and courteous manner • You must call the gate for all guests and contractors coming to DOGS: Just a reminder to pick up after your home no matter how frequently your dog while out walking. The they are in the community, unless designated areas for walking them your guest is on the permanent guest are around the lakes and the com- list • You are allowed three persons mon areas up front. The dog run in

ASSISTANTS: Linda Engel, Mary Ellen Gold, and Marcia Poveromo PHOTOGRAPHY: Mark Burke, Ann Kabbas, & Pat Sparany CALENDAR: Polly Brown CIRCULATION: Gail Sanfilippo, Manager COORDINATORS: Stuart & Belle Berman, Bill Black, Agatha Breen, Jane & Bill Crawford, Pat & Lou Dunning, 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 REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article.

Lou Dunning, Tara Woods Homeowners Association Liaison

MANAGER’S CORNER Just a reminder to please remember to observe the following items for the safety and enjoyment of all our residents and guests.

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

on the permanent guest list • DO NOT TAILGATE • You must be two seconds behind the car in front of you • The gate closes after each vehicle • If your guest has a blue guest pass or a pink renter’s pass, they must enter on the visitors side not the residents side NO TAILGATING. YOU HAVE NOWHERE TO GO; TAKE YOUR TIME. LOOK AT THE GATE, NOT THE GUARD. THE SPEED LIMIT IS STILL 20 MPH, AND PLEASE STOP AT ALL STOP SIGNS. Hometown America recently sent a survey on services and amenities for your community. Unfortunately after several attempts to collect homeowner’s email addresses over the past few years, we only have email addresses from about 8 percent of our residents.

Sharing your email is very important for you as a resident. We send newsletters with valuable information and surveys that help you decide on future possible changes to your com-

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It’s October already. How did that happen? Halloween is our first big party for the season and tickets should already be on sale. It’s always a great event, so if you’re new to the community, make sure you get your tickets early. Costumes are always encouraged and make the party a lot more fun. You never cease to amaze with the outrageous, inventive and fun costumes every year. Black and orange is always acceptable for the costumechallenged.

The Board is back in session starting with the Board meeting on Tuesday, October 4th at 9:00 AM. The Homeowners Association Meeting will be held on Monday, October 10th at 7:00 PM. If you haven’t joined the TWHA, Membership Secretary Ann Millette will be glad to collect your dues of $15.00/household before the meeting on October 10th or at other venues. You must be a member in good standing to vote at the Annual Meeting on Monday, January 9, 2017.

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munity. Chances are we don’t have your email address. Please give it to your community manager as soon as possible so that you can receive everything essential to ensuring we can help improve your lifestyle.

Doug Objartel, Manager

TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS This article is to inform you that now is the time for any Tara Woods Homeowners Association (TWHA) members who want to run for a position as a director on the Tara Woods Board of Directors to do so.

Please submit a short bio and photo to any member of the Nominating Committee no later than Monday, December 12th.

At the membership meeting on Monday, December 12th, nominations will be accepted from the floor. That will be the absolute last time nominations can be accepted. There will be four director positions available.

Nominating Committee Members are as follows: Ann Millette, 543-2954 Peg Gamble, 740-304-4872

REMINDER FROM THE MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY

Now that things are calming down, I am sure some of you have overlooked renewing your TWHA dues.

Renewals are down. You can drop them off in the mail slot by the TWHA office or see me.

Thank you for your support.

Ann Millette

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Condolences to the family and friends of Don Haggerty on his death in New York; Carolyn Bishop on the death of her son and Wanda Bishop’s brother, Bill; Sharie Libby on the death of her mother, Betty Macauda, in Ohio; and Shirley Boyle (Sue Nagle’s mother) who died at Hope Hospice Home.

Get well wishes are sent to Dottie Hargrove, Bill Machnicz, Dona Fox, Dick Hubbard, Tony Perre and others in our community who are suffering with medical issues.

Stay well!

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GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END All good things must come to an end and I’m saying goodbye as your Sunshine reporter. I am sending a BIG thank you to all our residents for their encouragement and support these last six years. I’ve met many people who, under difficult situations, have shown such grace and showed us all how to manage devastating illnesses and changes in their lives. Tara Woods’ residents are special and we are lucky to live here with such wonderful people.

I am thrilled to announce that JOANIE BYRNES will be my replacement, and I know you will give her the same encouragement and support that you gave me. I leave Sunshine in good hands.

Nancy Wuebbeler

FMO NEWS I sincerely hope that everyone has had a safe and enjoyable summer. Other than the rain, updates to the showers, sealing of the roadways, etc. it has been a quiet summer.

It is Labor Day Weekend as I start to write this and Southwest Florida was fortunate enough to escape the wrath of Hurricane Hermine, except for some heavy rain. Unfortunately, the Florida/ Georgia Border received the brunt of the hurricane causing significant property damage and flooding.

With two more months of potential Hurricane weather your FMO and the DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) want to remind you about the importance of only hiring FLORIDA LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.

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Stay well and safe.

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History - The long-standing Tara Woods “Hurricane Committee” from the 1990’s became the Tara Woods “Emergency Preparedness Team” (TWEPT) in the early 2000’s. The mission was the same. It was to provide logistic support to protect the lives and property of the residents. TWEPT was later absorbed by our current “Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)” which was formed in Tara Woods in the mid 2000’s. CERT is a nationally recognized organization that operates under FEMA guidelines to assist in disaster recovery.

In 2004 TWEPT/CERT played a major role in providing a safe haven at our Clubhouse during Hurricane “Charlie” and again in 2005 during Hurricane “Wilma”. At those times the Tara Woods Clubhouse was used as a safe haven for those of us who did not or could not leave the community. Should events like these occur again, CERT will prepare the Clubhouse as they did before.

Back then we used the community TV channel 95 to inform the community of the progress of the preparations. That method of communication is no longer available in our community.

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Save the date. The first meeting of the 2016-2017 FMO District Meetings is scheduled for Friday, November 11th. Please watch the bulletin board and the Columns for additional information.

Welcome Bill Parker to the Tara Woods FMO Team. He will be attending our monthly FMO meetings and be your eyes and ears for the community. Please take a moment to THANK Bill.

To our returning snowbirds, have a safe trip. Remember, if you have any questions about the FMO, please do not hesitate to contact one of the team members listed on the bulletin board.

HURRICANE AWARENESS AT TARA WOODS

Today - Should a storm event occur this year or in the future, we will post the ongoing information and preparation plans on our website at www.twha. us under the heading of “T.W.H.A / Hurricane Preparation”. If a decision is made to use the Clubhouse again, a blanket phone call will be generated to the whole community to advise them when it is ready for occupation.

Visit the website now and read the documentation that will help prepare you if an event occurs in the near future. Please direct any questions or concerns to the following: Frank Millette - CERT Team Leader, 543-2954 George Daly - CERT Resident Communications, 567-2285

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A DAY OF CARING - 2016 A Day of Caring is a day of sharing. We will be kicking off our “Day of Caring” Annual Fund Drive on October 1st and it will run through mid December. This fund drive raises funds to support local Charities that help feed local families in need through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Last year, Tara Woods residents contributed $2,645 to “Day of Caring”. Thank you for your generous support.

“Day of Caring” has added a new charitable organization which will be receiving financial support from “Day of Caring” contribu-

tions. The new organization is Wake Up America. Wake Up America has been serving the needs of the less fortunate for 23 years. They pick up food from Pepperidge Farms and several Publix supermarkets and deliver the food to churches and soup kitchens in our community. One of the vehicles goes out 7 days a week and the other 5 days a week. Financial support is needed to maintain their vehicles in good running condition and keep their gas tanks filled.

Look in the October issue of the Columns for “Day of Caring” letter and a contribution envelope. I will

be making periodic reports on the progress of the fund drive. In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding “Day of Caring” call John D’Amico at 731-7928.

Your contributions can be either mailed or dropped in the contribution box located on the windowsill of the Tara Woods Homeowners Association’s office. Please use the “Day of Caring” envelope provided. Thank you for your continued support.

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WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS! We hope everyone enjoyed their summer, whether it was in hot, steamy Tara Woods or the equally hot, steamy North. We hope to see everyone at our Annual Welcome Back Wine and Cheese Party on Saturday, October 8th at 4:00 PM. Admission fee of $3.00 per person will be collected at the door. Social raffle tickets will also be sold at the door, so bring some extra $$ and wear your name tags. The sign-up sheet is posted on the Clubhouse bulletin board so PLEASE sign up with your name and the number of people in your party. If you find you cannot attend, please cross off your name as soon as possible since we base our purchases on the number of people expected.

As always, everyone from New York and New Jersey is welcome to attend our meetings. New residents, renters and visitors are especially welcome. Let’s have a great turn-out for our first meeting of the new season!

October Hosts: Chuck and Marcia Poveromo and friends. Any questions, please call 560-9642.

Marcia Poveromo Thank you to all who helped with the Labor Day Clambake. It’s taking us all a little longer to recuperate these days, so the many hands do help our backs heal a little faster. The preparations started on Friday with Fred

Puhlfuerst hauling the propane tanks, cement blocks and tubs from the back shed and making sure the tanks were filled. On Sunday afternoon, under the supervision of Janet and George Daly and with the help of John Costantini, Stu Berman, Fred Puhlfuerst, Chuck Poveromo, Pat Sparany, Belle Berman and Lorraine Milligan (who wasn’t able to attend the party), the tables were set up and the seafood was prepared. The party prep started early on Monday morning with Janet getting the baked beans in the oven and John Costantini and George setting up the Verandah for cooking and serving.

Stu, Fred and Chuck were back to set up tables for eating on the Verandah and various other heavy-duty jobs.

Jon and Mary Ellen Gold arrived to put the finishing touches on the tables, prepare the cole slaw, and do various other chores before leaving to pick up the rotisserie chickens at BJ’s. Pat Sparany was back to fill the cups with seafood sauce and cut all the cakes for dessert. She then proceeded to do some early cleaning up.

Thank you to our cooks: John Costantini (who, also, wasn’t able to attend the party) and George Daly, and runners and serving crew: Mary Ellen and Jon Gold, Barbara Bahnsen (George’s sister, visiting for the day) and Stu Berman. Janet and George filled in where needed. Thank you also to the ticket sellers: Stu Berman, Marcia Poveromo, Lorraine Milligan and Barbara Roland. You did a great job! A big Thank You to Janell Wissler and Arlene Greene for running the Bean Bag Baseball game and to Frank Millette from Sound & Lighting for providing our electronic needs. They were honorary NY/NJ Club members for the day. Thank you

to Joan Powers, Arlene and Janell for selling the Social Raffle tickets. Two prizes of $46 each were won by Irene Bartsch and Ann Millette.

The clean-up was amazing. The Clubhouse was back to normal very quickly, thanks to Fred Puhlfuerst hauling garbage and everyone pitching in to clean off tables and put things away. Another special Thank You to Pat Sparany, who also didn’t attend the party, but returned to wash dishes!

– and to Stu Berman who did so many chores and then ended up at the sink washing the 60 and 80 quart pots used to cook the corn and seafood. It’s a pleasure to work with people who just see what needs to be done – and do it!

George, Fred, Chuck, and I were back on Tuesday afternoon to put away all the extra tables and chairs and ice buckets, trays, pots, etc. that were left to dry overnight.

Thank you to the dozen people who worked to make this party a success. These parties can be a lot of work, but the fun is working together and having some good laughs in the process. It’s like giving birth – you forget the pain until the next one comes around.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the host of the November NY/NJ Club meeting had to withdraw his offer to run the meeting. Please consider hosting the Saturday, November 12th meeting of the Club. It will be decided at the October meeting.

I look forward to our new season, and everyone returning to Tara Woods.

I hope you signed up for the Welcome Back Wine and Cheese Party on Saturday, October 8th, hosted by Marcia and Chuck Poveromo. New residents from New York and New Jersey are always welcome!

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MID-ATLANTIC CLUB MIDWEST CLUB Sunday, OCTOBER 16th, 4:00 PM in the Clubhouse Watch your email for details.

Remember, dues are payable now.

Mary Donald, Secretary

NEW ENGLAND CLUB

The New England Club will kick off its 20162017 season on Saturday, October 22nd at 5:00 PM with our WELCOME BACK!!! party. This party will feature BJ’s rotisserie chicken, supplied by the Club. All members are asked to pay their yearly dues of $5.00 per person at this party.

Members with last names A-L, please bring a side dish or salad. When you sign up, please indicate what you are bringing so that we won’t have too many duplicates or triplicates. Members with last names M-Z, please bring an appetizer. The Club will also supply bread service and dessert and coffee.

Sign-ups for this party, as always, are mandatory, because we are ordering food! There will also be several fun games planned and raffles. Sign-ups will begin on Thursday, September 22nd. Hope to see everyone there.

Where has the summer gone!!

Our first Club meeting for this season will be held on Friday, October 14th at 5:00 PM. The Club will be furnishing dinner to the members. It will consist of bratwurst, German potato salad, vegetable and dessert. Please bring your own drinks. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the clubhouse so we will know how much food to prepare.

Also in October, the Midwest Club is hosting the Halloween Party which will be held on Friday, October 28th. Joe Parise is going to be in charge of doing the Haunted House.

There will be sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for various committees that will be needed to ensure that the party will be a success.

Hope to see you at the meeting!!

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JUDY BRDA’S WATER AEROBICS SEMI-ANNUAL PARTY Following our fun, laughter, and water aerobics workout headed by our instructor Judy Brda, we had our semi-annual party on Friday, August 12th. As always, members contributed so much in food and drinks, which were so delicious, greatly appreciated and happily consumed.

This gang is looking forward to their next fun filled food extravaganza party!

Thanks, Judy!

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INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW… At the intersection of Cotton Bay and Charleston Circle, neighbors have stopped to ask me what the “other” flag represents. To my family, it means Police Lives Matter. My son-in-law is an NYPD Peggy Gasmire originally painted the front panel of the Tiki Hut in June 2006. Recently, she touched-up her work Detective with the 46th Precinct maintaining the beautiful panel of the Tiki Hut. She mentioned that you would be surprised at some of the strange re- in the Bronx. To explain it better, these are his words… quests residents have made on what to include (one x-rated!!!) in the painting.

“Basically, the thin blue line is a line that shows that cops stand Photos by Ann Kabbas between order and chaos. Without that line, you have chaos. The black lines that are on the outside of the blue line represent the of-

TARA WOODS’ ARTIST AT WORK: Tiki Hut Touch-Up

NEW HORIZONS SOUP KITCHEN Vegetable Harvesting NEW HAMPSHIRE GET TOGETHER

Linda Renzulli harvesting greenhouse vegetables for a salad On Wednesday, August 10th, Tara Woods residents Mike and Linda Renzulli, Paul and Evelyn Loud, for a daily meal at the New Horizons Soup Kitchen.

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ficers that we have lost, hence the mourning band we wear over our shield when an officer is killed”.

“The flag has become more prevalent in the past year or so after more and more officers have been murdered. It represents a brotherhood that every officer has throughout the world. You can go anywhere, in any country, and if you see that flag you know that you are with a brother or sister in blue”.

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NOTICE TO SPORTS GROUPS, CLUBS, CARDS, ETC. Some of you have asked to speak at Orientation or have us give your 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.

Since there are too many of you to invite to orientation, this is what we have come up with.

Any of you who would like to send me, Donna Phillips (djphillips347@aol.com) no more than a half page type written sheet about your activity, we will include it as a permanent handout in the packet we

give to the newcomers and mention it in the overview. You will want to include time, place, a brief description, contact name and number. I have received a few, but there are many more of you who have indicated you would like to get the word out about a particular activity. Card games, board games, sports, chorus, theater, luncheons, social clubs and state clubs ...

The next orientation is Saturday, October 22nd so I would need the info ASAP to prepare it for the packet.

If you have any questions, please call Donna at 731-5802. Thank you.

Activities, Sports & Clubs can be found on pages: 18, 20-22 and 24-27.

State Clubs can be found on pages: 10 and 11.

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NATURE AROUND TARA WOODS by Mark Burke

MAGIC SOFTBALL Well, the 2017 softball season is approximately three months away, and it will be time for the Tara Woods Team to perform it’s “Magic” again. As your new manager, I’m asking all our returning players to provide me with some information.

1) Please provide me with an email address or phone that you can be reached.

2) If you are not here now, when do you plan to return?

3) At what field position do you feel most comfortable?

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I would also like to hear from anyone (male or female) who may be interested in joining us.

My email address is: zoegold@ comcast.net or phone me at: 9892669.

We have a couple of events that we have to talk about before the season opener.

1) Craft Fair Luncheon – Saturday, November 5th.

2) Spaghetti Dinner – Thursday, January 19, 2017.

3) Also any other items that should be discussed.

We also need to schedule practices.

Please send or call me with your responses as soon as possible so that I can set up a meeting to address these issues.

Thanks, Jon Gold, Manager Tara Woods Magic

The TARA WOODS BOWLING LEAGUE starts the first week of October. Lots of FUN and laughs, so come and join in the fun, and meet new people. There is still time to join.

We need new bowlers, full-time bowlers and subs. Come and bowl with us. It’s always a great time. For more information and to come and sign up for your spot in the fun, please feel free to call me.

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Vote For Smart InVeStment moVeS The presidential election is little more than a month away. Like all elections, this one has generated considerable interest, and, as a citizen, you may well be following it closely. But as an investor, how much should you be concerned about the outcome?

Probably not as much as you might think. Historically, the financial markets have done well – and done poorly – under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Also, many factors affecting investment performance have little or nothing to do with the occupant of the White House. Consequently, no one can claim, with any certainty, that one candidate is going to be “better for the markets” than another one.

Still, this isn’t to say that any given presidential administration will have no effect at all on investors. For example, a president could propose changes to the laws governing investments, and if Congress passes those laws, investors could be affected.

But in looking at the broader picture, there’s not much evidence that a particular president is going to affect the overall return of your investment portfolio. As mentioned above, many factors – corporate earnings, interest rates, foreign affairs, even natural disasters – can and will influence the financial markets. But in evaluating a president’s potential effect on your investments, you also need to consider something else: Our political system does not readily accommodate radical restructuring of any kind. So it’s difficult for any president to implement huge policy shifts – and that’s actually good for the financial markets, which, by their nature, dislike uncertainty, chaos and big changes.

The bottom line? From your viewpoint as an investor, don’t worry too much about what happens in November. Instead, follow these investment strategies: Stay invested. If you stop investing when the market is down in an effort to cut your losses, you may miss the opportunity to participate in the next rally – and the early stages of a rally are typically when the biggest gains occur.

Diversify. By spreading your dollars among an array of investments, such as stocks, bonds and other investments, you can help reduce the possibility of your portfolio taking a big hit if a market downturn primarily affected just one type of financial asset. Keep in mind though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.

Stay within your risk tolerance. Investing always involves risk, but you’ll probably be more successful (and less stressed out) if you don’t stray beyond your individual risk tolerance. At the same time, if you invest too conservatively, you might not achieve the growth potential you need to reach your goals. So you will need to strike an appropriate balance.

Forget about chasing “hot” stocks. Many so-called “experts” encourage people to invest in today’s “hot” stocks. But by the time you hear about them, these stocks – if they were ever “hot” to begin with – have probably already cooled off. More importantly, they might not have been suitable for your needs, anyway. In any case, there’s really no “short cut” to investment success.

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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!

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 Every Friday at 1:00 PM At the Horseshoe Pits.

Come join us for fun and laughs.

Questions: contact Eddie and Pat Sparany, 652-3869.

AGGRAVATION

Our Tuesday night BINGO session consists of 14

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.

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.

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regular games and 6 “Special” games

BOCCE Tuesdays at 9:00 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.

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!

SUNDAY NIGHT MEN’S POKER

Texas Hold’em Style Tournament 7:00 PM in the Craft House If interested contact Bill Black, 636-978-7815 The Regular Monthly Happy Hour will be held on Wednesday, October 12th, on the Verandah (or in the Clubhouse if inclement weather) at 5:00 PM. A $2.00 donation is requested.

Please bring a substantial appetizer to share along with your own table setting. Check out the notice on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse for details, and please indicate whether you plan on attending. If you know of someone who hasn’t come to the regular monthly Happy Hour, please encourage them to attend.

These get-togethers are open to all those staying at Tara Woods and their guests, and offers a great opportunity to make new friends. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Carl Marquis, 567-2955

SCRABBLE Scrabble has been cancelled until the fall.

Thanks, Brenda Plut

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.

MOVIE NITE Saturday, October 29th - 7:00 PM Featuring: IN THE HEART OF THE SEA Starring: Chris Hemsworth Rated: PG-13, Action, Adventure, Drama Free Popcorn • Drinks: 50 cents Hosted by Lloyd and Carolyn Kelsey

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Book Discussion Club TENNIS NEWS Thursday, October 6th at 1:30 PM 2760 Steamboat Loop Join us to talk about the books we have been enjoying and maybe borrow one you would like to read.

Newcomers welcome.

Questions: Call Marilyn Workman, 543-1168

BIRTHDAYS IN OCTOBER: 1

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Gary Carnevale, Mary Whitten “Bob” Collinsworth, Mary Halupa, Dottie Hargrove, Elsie Messina John Adney, Hilda Dienes, Pat Hubert Rosemarie Topor Elizabeth Torrents Dick Hubbard Pat Barron Stan Coutts, 93 Yrs., Ken Ferris Dorothy Krasovec, Rita Sick Marcia Poveromo Becky Lundmark, Fred Pansegrau, Fred Puhlfurest, Janell Wissler Dee Bent, Chris Fonner Calvin Everhart Elaine Baer, Jan Goers

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Beth Gross Sue Sobkowicz Pat Hamilton, Marie Ivens, Ralph Latimer, Jim Towne, “Sarge” Truex, Jim Walasek Wayne Wolski Arlene Greene, Dana Hardy, Nell Jones Sam Long, Alice Montelaro, Mary Nothnagel, Ron Steck Ron Andrews, Mabel Griffin, Angie Kern, Julie Wehrung Bonnie Abend, Frank Neveu Lee Blusiewicz Ron Davidson, Sandy Schuelke Carolyn Esposito Don Boehlke, Jean Yurkovich Sylvia Surrette, Trudy Victor Helen Appese, Peggy Conley, Gene McRae Dick Gasmire

ANNIVERSARIES IN OCTOBER: 1 2 3

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Diane & Dennis Novak Gail & Tony Sanfilippo Claire & Maurice Campbell – 63 Yrs., Marcia & Chuck Poveromo Joyce & Fred Pansegrau – 50 Yrs. Janice & George Johnston Wendy & Roger Jarry Kathy & Roger Rafferty, Donna & Frank Riggio, Barbara & Bob Stickles – 66 Yrs.

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Dawn & Bob Benjamin Kim & Jim Hickso Janet & Fred Kossen Beverly & Wayne Ray, Carole & Richard Stonhill – 61 Yrs. Pat & Walt Barron Lillie & Wyatt Longacre, Debbie & Doug Objartel Terry & Gerry Gagnon

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

We don’t usually publish any tennis news until the November issue of the Columns, but I thought it would be good to update everyone now on our upcoming tennis season – just to get you thinking about Tara Woods tennis.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. Whether you headed north to your home state or you stayed in Tara Woods, I hope that playing some tennis was at least part of your summer activities.

I hope all of you are ready to enjoy the upcoming tennis season at Tara Woods – either in league play or by participating in our social tennis activities.

League play for both the Women and the Men usually starts in early November. The actual start dates for the Women’s SWIFT league and the Men’s Red, White, and Blue leagues will be published as soon as we get that information.

Sunday, November 27th, marks the start of our first Round Robin and our first Tennis Association Meeting of the season. It would be nice to have a good turnout for both events.

As a reminder, Janell Wissler and Arlene Greene volunteered to host the dinner for the Sunday, November 27th Round Robin, and Kathy Rafferty volunteered to handle the courtside refreshments.

For the Sunday, January 22nd Round Robin, George and Janet Daly volunteered to host the dinner, but we still need someone to handle the courtside refreshments for that day.

We also need people to volunteer to host the dinners for February 26th and March 26th Round Robins, and we also need someone to handle the courtside snacks on those dates. If you haven’t volunteered in a while, maybe you could consider helping out on these dates.

Submitted by Linda Engel

TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB

Circle. We will begin meeting in the Clubhouse again on the first Thursday in November.

Last month we covered tablets, smart phones, ebook readers, and other portable devices. We will be continuing with computer speech, music, and videos. This includes computer voices and text-to-speech, voice recognition and search, streaming and downloading music, media players, and online or recorded videos. I also answer general questions, as well as any topic the Club members might suggest.

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.

The Tara Woods Computer Club provides free computer classes, and is open to all residents and visitors. 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. It’s never too late to join our group, even if you’re a total novice.

We are meeting at my home during the Summer season like we have in past years. These meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10:30 AM. They offer a more relaxed atmosphere, with coffee and donuts provided for free. My Dave St.Laurent, The Comhome is located in the north-west puter Tutor quarter of the park, at 19729 Kara

It’s hard to believe that in just a few months we will be at the end of another year. By the time you read this article we will have had our first rehearsal for next season and we hope to have some new members. In last month’s Columns we were very happy to see our picture with the “Choralaires” and we look forward to having them join us again in 2017.

Next year’s performance will

feature a variety of music. We will be singing Broadway music, some from Motion Pictures, some Patriotic, and some contemporary pieces. We invite anyone who enjoys singing to join us (especially guys) (gals, we need you too) in the Clubhouse on Monday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. We will be very happy to give you your very own notebook with all

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(Continuing: The New Image Chorus from page 21) the music.

The New Image Chorus will have an “information table” in the Clubhouse at the “Community Opportunity Fair” on Saturday, November 19th, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. We look forward to meeting you and answering any further questions you may have. There will be ample time to join us for our 2017 performance.

In the meantime, please feel free to call Lou Cashin, 997-2561.

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SOUND & LIGHTING COMMITTEE Your support inspires us to keep providing professional entertainment for the community and providing support to community groups, organizations and resident events. Many of you have told us that when the Sound & Lighting puts on a show, you know you are going to enjoy it and we appreciate hearing that.

Recently, two members of our group have left our community and now we are looking for new members who would be interested in working with audio/visual systems and equipment. Our loss of these members will make it difficult to continue to provide our services to the community. Experience is preferred but not necessary. If interested, please talk to Polly Brown or Frank Millette.

Once again, from the Sound & Lighting Committee, thank you for your continued support.

Sound & Lighting Committee

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FEBRUARY CRUISERS THE GARDEN CLUB

Wow! Summer’s over and “The Season” will soon begin. Snowbirds will be returning, Welcome Back!

The Garden Club’s first meeting for the new season is Saturday, October 8th following Coffee.

This is the only meeting before the Fashion Show on Friday, November 4th; please remember that this year the Garden Club also has the responsibility for the Craft Fair on Saturday, November 5th. These are two very important events. Everyone, please mark your calendars and please attend this meeting.

If you are new to Tara Woods, welcome. This is a great time to come meet some of your neighbors, join the Garden Club, and be part of these events.

As a reminder, we will need volunteers in the morning on Friday, November 4th and after the show to help move and add tables.

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What to plant Bedding Plants: Even though temperatures are still warm, begin planting for the cooler months ahead. Impatiens, alyssum, and dianthus are good plants for the fall/ winter garden.

Bulbs: Plant agapanthus, rain lily, and Clivia lily now for blooms next spring or summer.

Add organic matter to the planting bed for best results.

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(Continuing: The Garden Club from page 24) Herbs: A wide range of herbs can be planted from seed or transplants this month. Some to try are dill, fennel, parsley, and cilantro.

Vegetables: Plant crops now that will grow and produce through the winter months. This includes beet, English pea, carrot, garlic, and onion.

What to do Lawn weeds: Control winter weeds in lawns before they appear. Pre-emergent herbicides should be applied when nighttime temps drop to 55-60°F for several consecutive nights.

Fertilize ornamental trees and shrubs: This is the last month of the year to fertilize shrubs and trees. Controlled-release fertilizer provides nutrients over a longer period of time.

Fertilize lawns: For bahiagrass and centipedegrass lawns use a fertilizer (not a weed & feed) that

contains controlled-release nitrogen for longer lasting results.

Choose one with little or no phosphorus unless a soil test indicates a need. This is the last lawn fertilization for the year.

Strawberries: Prepare beds and set strawberry plants this month. Strawberries also make a colorful and tasty container planting. Water daily until plants are established.

Fertilize Palms: Fertilize palms this month with 8-212+4Mg. Oleanders: The oleander caterpillar is a year round resident in South Florida. To control without harming beneficial insects, prune off infested leaves or spray with BT (Bacillus thuringiensis).

Twig girdlers: Small branches falling from oak and hickory trees may be the work of twig girdlers.

To control, clean up and destroy fallen branches, which may harbor young twig girdlers.

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The two primary reasons for the WATCH are the protection of our residents and the observation of our community. Check on your neighbors who may be housebound or ill.

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ENTERTAINING NEWS ries of people who have worked with the Entertainers and how they came to join our group. This month is no exception. The first story is from someone connected to and a very vital part of the Entertainers and a very good friend of mine.

• In 2003, my wife and I moved to Tara Woods and for eight years I blissfully enjoyed life at leisure.

One day in 2011 while I was in the Clubhouse with Pat Patterson, engaging in conversation about life in general, Polly Brown and her sister Francel Lizotte said to us, “We need you to join the Sound & Lighting committee.” We said, “Sure.” Shortly after this we found ourselves at the Sound & Lighting committee meeting. I explained my qualification for joining this group was my ability to turn on my stereo and the lights in my house. “Am I eligible to join this group?” They replied a resound-

ing, “Yes.” Thus began my career as a Sound & Lighting technician.

Learning how to set up the mikes for meetings etc., and how the sound board works completed my education. So with this newfound education I went forth to the community to assist as needed. Along comes the Entertainers who are putting on a show and they need sound and lights. My first experience with the Entertainers was with the musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”. This was a show that very much needed sound and light help. Every one of the cast looked to me as if I had years of experience; I managed to pull it off since I don’t think anyone realized that I was new at this. One funny experience happened during the dress rehearsal when I was putting a mike on Ann West. We worked out of the pool room when we put mikes on actors since we had to put the

wire for the mikes down their clothes. Just as I was putting the wire down the back of Ann West, somebody walked into the pool room and as a joke stepped back and said, “Well, excuse me.” Not missing a beat, Ann replied, “Hey at my age if I can get anyone to get into my blouse, all the better.” We had a good laugh over this; Ann is such a comic anyway. Since then there have been many challenges and I have enjoyed learning how to overcome them and create a solution to each. Working with the actors, stage crew and my own Sound & Lighting people has been a rewarding experience.

Without any experience I learned about how to create a sound effect and the aspect of sound on stage.

I have enjoyed these experiences, and look forward to many more shows and chances to work with my fellow Tara-ites….. Frank Millette

Our next story is from one of the busiest and nicest people I know.

• I guess I’ve never been afraid of being “on stage”. Maybe my first experience as a “Butterfly” – chasing a Honeybee in a Kindergarten play – made me comfortable on stage at an early age.

As a student in Mrs. Glass’ fourth grade class, you were in her annual “operetta”. In that one I was a “Lollipop” in “The Sweet Shop”.

It’s been all uphill since then. At every elementary school talent show I played the piano. The same piece…every time. My parents got really tired of hearing that piece, “The Mill”, and I couldn’t even hum it today.

I had no interest in the stage as an actor after elementary school.

I sang in the Chorus in Junior and Senior High, but that was it.

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(Continuing: Entertaining News from page 26) I will be in my fifth production with the March 2017 play, and have finally come to terms with the early rehearsals. That’s showbiz!.....Janet Daly Our next story is from one of the backstage people who started with me, and is also a real sweetie.

• How did I join the Entertainers? I responded to a call for help in the Columns and showed up at one of their meetings. After the meeting I spoke with Polly Brown. I told her I would be willing to help with any projects they needed me to do, but that I NEVER wanted to be an actor and be on stage. Several months later, on a Sunday evening I received a call from Francel Lizotte (Polly’s sister). She and Patty Sparany were the backstage crew for “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”. They could use another person. Would I help? I showed up for rehearsal Monday morning

and survived the play on Friday and Saturday evenings. I spent several years with Patty happily doing backstage work. Then came 2014 and “The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter”, I was asked to fill in during rehearsals and read the part of “Marigold” until the actress playing the part returned from the North. No Problem. Except “Marigold” decided not to return, and since I had been reading the part would I take the part for the play? Throwing caution to the wind I said yes, and as they say the rest is history..…Carol Shields

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I tried out for a part in the annual ninth grade musical, but I didn’t have the “Broadway” voice needed. I ended up in a trio and in the chorus.

My first experience “acting” didn’t start until I took a seminar on Biblical Storytelling with Thomas Boomershine, about 20 years ago. This was about the time I was encouraged by my pastor to become a preacher. That didn’t happen as a career, but I had fun and felt fulfilled preaching and storytelling occasionally in my church.

It wasn’t until I came to Tara Woods that I wound up on stage again. Doing a small walk-on bit for the Chorus caught the eye of The Entertainers, and I was pursued by some avid members to join the group. I gave in and attended rehearsals at 8:00 AM twice a week – moaning and groaning about the early hour.

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