Tara Woods - June/July 2020

Volume 31 | NO 6-7

Tara Woods Homeowners Association • www.twhoa.net

JUNE/JULY 2020

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INSIDE

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Happy 102nd Brithday

From The Board Room

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History Repeats Itself

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Special Events and Announcements

12

Italianso

18 Shilo Speaks

23 Entertainment Garden Club 25 27 State Clubs Calendar 32

TARA WOODS STRONG

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THE HISTORY OF FLAG DAY The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as ‘Flag Birthday’. In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as ‘Flag Birthday’, or ‘Flag Day’.

On June 14, 1889, George Balch, a kindergarten teacher in New York City, planned appropriate ceremonies for the children of his school, and his idea of observing Flag Day was later adopted by the State Board of Education of New York.

On June 14, 1891, the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration, and on June 14 of the following year, the New York Society of the Sons of the Revolution, celebrated Flag Day. Following the suggestion of Colonel J Granville Leach (at the time historian of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution), the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames of America on April 25, 1893 adopted a resolution requesting the mayor of Philadelphia and all others in authority and all private citizens to display the Flag on June 14th. Leach went on to recommend that thereafter the day be known as ‘Flag Day’, and on that day, school children be assembled for appropriate exercises, with each child being given a small Flag.

Two weeks later on May 8th, the Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution unanimously endorsed the action

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

of the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames. As a result of the resolution, Dr. Edward Brooks, then Superintendent of Public Schools of Philadelphia, directed that Flag Day exercises be held on June 14, 1893 in Independence Square. School children were assembled, each carrying a small Flag, and patriotic songs were sung and addresses delivered.

In 1894, the governor of New York directed that on June 14 the Flag be displayed on all public buildings. With BJ Cigrand and Leroy Van Horn as the moving spirits, the Illinois organization, known as the American Flag Day Association, was organized for the purpose of promoting the holding of Flag Day exercises. On June 14th, 1894, under the auspices of this association, the first general public school children’s celebration of Flag Day in Chicago was held in Douglas, Garfield, Humboldt, Lincoln, and Washington Parks, with more than 300,000 children participating.

Adults, too, participated in patriotic programs.

Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, delivered a 1914 Flag Day address in which he repeated words he said the flag had spoken to him that morning: “I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself.”

Inspired by these three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day - the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson’s proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. Courtesy of www.usflag.org Submitted by Bill Nothnagel

HAPPY 102nd BIRTHDAY – HELEN BOETTGER Do you know any other 102-year old who gets her hair done weekly, nails monthly, is a snowbird, maintains two homes and lives alone??? Helen reports it takes a village for her to accomplish all this and she is so grateful for Polly Brown (and friends) who lovingly tend to Helen’s needs.

Polly makes her days at Tara possible. Little things make Helen happy, like going out to eat their “hot dogs” at Home Depot’s lunch stand every Tuesday!!! Unfortunately, she recently lost her dear friend, Vito Disaro, who was once her traveling companion with her cousin, Freddy Moore.

Helen continues to be the POSITIVE, CHEERFUL, UPBEAT, NEVER COMPLAINING person she has always been. Bill Nothnagel knows because he shared an office with Helen for twenty-two years when they worked together for the South Plainfield, NJ school system. Helen was the school nurse and Bill was the physical education instructor. (You don’t want to hear their stories!!!) Besides putting up with Bill, Helen, who was widowed at age 45, was able to raise two children on her own and acquired a B.A. in nursing and an M.A. (EdM) in education. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren give her great joy.

We thank Helen for being such an inspiration to so many for so many years. Her greatness is in the little ways she positively lives her life. We are so blessed to know and love, Helen, and to have her with us all these years. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HELEN!!!

Mary Nothnagel

FMO NEWS: TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS Recently several members of the community asked me about a $50.00 per month charge to assume a prospectus. It was thought the information came from the February FMO meeting. As I wasn’t at the February meeting and I hadn’t heard anything about that, I contacted District 7 President, John Bowman, who did not remember it being discussed at the meeting and didn’t know anything about it.

I next contacted Jerry Durham, President of FMO, who also didn’t know anything about it. Lastly, I reread the March/April issue of the FMO

Magazine and could not find anything in there concerning this issue.

As most of you know, there were a number of bills going through the House and Senate that would change the way we live. The following is taken from FMO Legislative Counsel Nancy Black Stewart’s article Capital Beat which appears in the FMO News March/April Magazine. What was in the original bill “Removes the right for a home buyer to assume a lease and receive the initial prospectus that goes with the lot.” Because of your calls and letters the final version was

changed as follows. “A home buyer may continue to assume the remainder of an assumable lease…keeps current law. A home buyer will have the option to receive the seller’s prospectus or a new prospectus.

It is important none of the changes to the various bills before our Legislatures would be without your support. I would like to take this moment to thank all those who wrote or called their Legislatures.

As Ms. Stewart indicated in her closing remarks from the aforenoted article, “Legislators and their Staff consistently commented about your politeness and

your knowledge of the issues. They appreciated that your communications were heartfelt and personal. YOU have done a GREAT JOB!!

To those of you heading north for the summer, I wish you safe travels and I look forward to seeing everyone in the fall. Please don’t forget to join or renew your FMO membership. Applications will be available on the back bulletin board when the Clubhouse reopens or you can go to the FMO website www. fmo.org.

Thank You, Stuart Berman

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FROM THE BOARD ROOM by Lou First and foremost, I trust that you and your family are safe and healthy. Sometimes I just take a bunch of stuff for granted. This pandemic has actually helped me to refocus on what is important and helped me put things into perspective. I am thankful for that. Things continue to change at a quick rate. The best way to stay up-to-date with what is happening is our www.twhoa.net website.

The Board has decided to open the classified ads section of the website to ALL registered residents during this unprecedented pandemic.

Registration is free; just sign on to the website.

Thank you to the residents who have reached out to say how useful and valuable the website has become to them by our postings of the latest up-to-date Tara Woods information.

Looking for a bike, golf cart, furniture, a place to rent, good food, special services, and more, check the website Classified Ads and Services.

Up north, check The Columns on our website.

Our hope is that this will make our shared journey a little easier.

Just a reminder, that while the coronavirus knows no boundaries, the same can be said for hurricanes. June through November is our hurricane season. Please refer to the All Hazards Guide from Lee County that was included with your April issue of The Columns. It is an excellent source of information. If you need a copy, please contact Sue Cook at 239-634-8485. If you have special medical needs or want to know more about special needs, contact Lee County Special Needs Program online or call 239-533-0640, or contact Sue Cook at 239-634-8485. Now is a very

good time to have a plan and be prepared in the event of a hurricane. Remember the Clubhouse will not be opened in a hurricane.

It has been my experience since living in Tara Woods that when things get tough, the normal everyday neighbor helping neighbor kicks into high gear. I am continually impressed how generous and caring people are in this community. Thank you for what you do every day for your neighbors and our community. We are fortunate to live here.

As we hopefully continue to safely move by phases to reopen, I am more than ready. Let’s remember to practice social distancing and follow the CDC guidelines for preventing the spread of this invisible virus. Your safety and your neighbors’ safety are paramount.

As of this writing, the Clubhouse is closed, but we are including in this June/July issue of The Columns the ‘Entertainment around Tara Woods’ page. The events happening will be contingent on the Clubhouse being opened and the ability to adhere to Hometown and the CDC’s guidelines.

HEADS UP – If you find yourself spending more time at home, perhaps you are also enjoying more beverages. That is quite alright.

If the beverages come in aluminum cans, you can help the Homeowners Association and the environment by putting the cans out to the curb the first and third Saturday of each month for pickup by our dedicated volunteers. Thanks!

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

PERSPECTIVE For a small amount of perspective at this moment, imagine you were born in 1900.

On your 14th birthday, World War I starts, and ends when you are 18. Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until your 20th birthday. On your 29th birthday, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment hits 25%; the World GDP drops 27%. That runs until you are 33. The country nearly collapses along with the world economy. When you turn 39, World War II starts. You aren’t even over the hill yet.

And don’t try to catch your breath. On your 41st

birthday, the United States is fully pulled into WWII until you are 45. At 50, the Korean War starts. At 55 the Vietnam War begins. When you are 62 the Cuban Missile Crisis threatens to end life on our planet as we know it. When you turn 75, the Vietnam War finally ends.

Perspective is amazing. Yes, we are in a challenging time nowadays. Try to remember everything that those born in 1900 endured and accomplished, and have faith that we will endure as well. Let’s be smart and help each other out – we will get through all of this.

COLUMNS STAFF EDITOR: Linda Beaulieu 239-560-0768 (lindabluetw@gmail.com)

ASSISTANT: Linda Engel PHOTOGRAPHY: Lou Dunning, Donna Erhardt CALENDAR: Judy Lanpher CIRCULATION: Linda Hoos, Manager COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Haywood Gandy, Manager COORDINATORS: Stu & Belle Berman, Agatha Breen, Pat & Lou Dunning, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey, Sharie & Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn, Ed Simko, Nancy Schoeppner, Julia Wehrung, Linda Harju, Anthony Harju, and Sue Van Sickle.

STUFFERS: Barb Simonson, Gene Dickie, Jackie Nadean, Donna Phillips, Pam Harrington, Linda Janis, Claire Schwinn, and Lorraine & Bill Milligan.

ALTERNATES: Frank Millette, Mike & Sheila Harris, Lorraine & Bill Milligan, Dave Lindon, Angie D’Alessandro, Victoria Sharps, Al Dion, and Barb Simonson.

REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article.

Chris Olson, 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

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

by Sam Topping

“There are no mistakes, no coincidences; all events are blessings given to us to learn from.”

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BACK TO NORMAL

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Fridays - Shopping for you at Publix - $10 Tuesdays - Shopping for you at Bealls - $10 Wednesdays - Shopping for you at Walmart - $10 Thursdays - Shopping for you at Home Depot - $10 Mondays - Cleaning/Laundry/Preparing Meals - $25/hour Saturdays - Rides to Events - $15/hour (drop off and pick up) Sundays - Rides to Church - $20/hour (tithe to your driver)

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For weeks I have heard people saying, “I just can’t wait for things to be back to normal.” I remember even saying that a few times myself.

But as I’ve thought about our current situation, I have realized how much I don’t want things to go back to the way they were. Here are a few thoughts...

1. I hope that the next time a friend grabs me and pulls me in for a hug, I actually take the time to appreciate the gift of their embrace.

2. I hope that when school resumes and we are dropping off our kids, we take the time to thank the staff for the amazing gift that they give to our families.

3. I hope that the next time I’m sitting in a crowded restaurant I take the time to look around at the smiling faces, loud voices and be more appreciative for the gift of community.

4. I hope that when I am at the grocery store that I take a moment to acknowledge the necessities of life and the amazing people who work so hard to keep us supplied.

5. I hope that I never again take for granted the ability to hop in the car and visit a friend, go to the mall, go to a movie, etc.

So, truth is, I don’t want things to return to the way they once were. I hope that we take the lessons and challenges of the past few weeks and create a new normal. My goal is to appreciate more, love harder, and truly appreciate the daily abundance of blessings that were so easily overlooked just a mere few weeks ago. If someone tells you they love you, take it to heart!

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Thank you, Lynn Porter, and others in our Tara Woods community who made masks for ones who wanted them to venture out or playing it safe. In other words, I will spell it out for you: T = Together we will overcome this dilemma (in a safe, secure way).

H = Haven – Having a safe haven by heeding staying home, and only going out for necessities and wearing face masks. Hoard – Do you really need that much?

(Toilet paper, paper towels, or meats?)

A = Always keep washing your hands and keep your hands off your face.

N = Now – to realize this wasn’t our fault.

K = Kindness – they say kindness helps for us to reassure our Tara Woods residents when you see them passing through with a wave of one’s hand.

Y = YOU – yes, you, following the 6-foot social distancing guidelines.

O = Others – be sure now you are aware how we cope with the epidemic.

(Cook, sew, read, puzzles, baking, solitaire.)

U = US – we usually can cope and pick ourselves up and start all over again. Like the Broadway play “Annie” song.

Lorri Thomas.

SPILT COFFEE You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere.

Why did you spill the coffee?

“Because someone bumped into me!!!”

Wrong answer.

You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup.

Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea. *Whateve is inside the cup is what will spill out.* Therefore, when life comes along and shakes

you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It’s easy to fake it, until you get rattled. *So we have to ask ourselves... “what’s in my cup?”* When life gets tough, what spills over?

Joy, gratefulness, peace and humility?

Anger, bitterness, harsh words and reactions?

Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.

Today let’s work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation; and kindness, gentleness and love for others.

STOP WAITING FOR FRIDAY Stop waiting for friday, for summer, for someone to fall in love with you, for life.

Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for it and make the most of the moment you are in now.

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HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF Came across this poem written in 1989, reprinted during 1919 Pandemic

This is Timeless...

And people stayed at home And read books And listened And they rested And did exercises And made art and played And learned new ways of being And stopped and listened More deeply Someone meditated, someone prayed Someone met their shadow And people began to think differently And people healed.

And in the absence of people who Lived in ignorant ways Dangerous, meaningless and heartless, The earth also began to heal And when the danger ended and People found themselves They grieved for the dead And made new choices And dreamed of new visions And created new ways of living And completely healed the earth Just as they were healed.

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Mark your calendar for the two upcoming NY/NJ events, Saturday, April 13th, and Saturday, April 27th.

The first date is our regular meeting, hosted by Mary & Bill Nothnagel and friends. The theme is “Welcome to spring and play ball”, so wear your team’s colors. The second date is our end of the year luncheon, hosted by Joan & Bill Powers, to be held at Herons Glen.

So, make sure you sign up in the Clubhouse for these two festive occasions and don’t miss out on the fun and good eats.

Any new NY/NJ residents are more than welcome to come and join in the fun.

Bill Nothnagel As stated above, the luncheon will be at Herons Glen on Saturday, April 27th, between 12:00 - 2:00 PM. The per person.to Thethe three inquiries menu choices being offered are:coronavirus Herons Nest Saladand – Grilled Chicken, Thiscost is isin$12.00 response about the any of candied pecans, craisins, blue cheese crumbles, and sliced apples on a field of greens with raspberry vinaigrette. Big Fish our residents who may be effected with it. Regarding the nature of the Sandwich – white fish fillet, choice of battered, grilled or blackened, and served on a hoagie roll with choice of side. pandemic, theSandwich. unknown path will take and Sunshine’s role in publication, Reuben Iced tea, coffeeitand water are included; other beverages or cocktails are the responsibility of the guests. I will need a total count and your choice a week before, and, of course, your money preferably in cash or it has been decided to follow the guidelines suggested from Joan thePowers government, a check made out to me or cash.

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that is, specifically to Sunshine, not to identify effected people by name.

For the future I plan to continue these same guidelines. Sunshine will NEW ENGLAND CLUB continue to do all aspects of the health news just as I have in the past.

That being, illThe people with the “usual” medical problems, thata sports is tothemed say, party.

New England Club closed out their season on March 30th with Therecancer, was an abundance Redpublished Sox, Patriots, and Yankee on parade. Awesome fractured hips, etc. willofbe with thefan fullgearknowledge and food was enjoyed by everyone as well as baseball, football, frisbee and golf competitions. permission from the effected resident or their chosen representative.

Officers for the 2020-2022 season were announced and they are: Co-Presidents: Dawn BenAll deaths thatjamin I become aware of can be acknowledged without and Judy Machnicz, Vice-President: Barbara Gilfillan, Treasurer: Leepermission Beliveau; and Secretary; Carol Malatesta.

Dawn, Judy, and Carol welcome our new officers with openwe arms and as this is a matter of public record in Lee County. I sincerely hope that look forward to working with you! will continue as we have with no effected residents and look forward to a To all our snowbirds who will be taking flight: Be safe, happy & healthy. with good health all. free!!

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LAUGHTER AND A POSITIVE SPIRIT My Friends and Neighbors...here are some thoughts on the gift of Laughter and a Positive Spirit, as a major way to deal with the coronovirus pandemic or whatever else life sends our way.

Are you aware of the benefits of Laughter and a Positive Spirit like: l. Laughter and a Positive Spirit are like physical exercise, for every time we enjoy a hearty laugh, not simply a polite haha, we exercise 500 different muscles, and after a good, hearty laugh we find that our vital signs...blood pressure, heart beat, pulse rate...are all normal for us.

2. Laughter and a Positive Spirit are antiaging medicine, for as we age, as we well know, we will get wrinkles, but wrinkles look much better when they go up rather than down, which

happens as a result of smiling and laughter.

3. Laughter and a Positive Spirit are major producers of Interferon, a wonderful God-given substance, our body’s natural infection and pain fighter, the principal ingredient in the various infection and pain prescriptions we get from our doctor.

4. Laughter and a Positive Spirit are major producers of Endorphins, another wonderful God-given substance, to combat mental and emotional illness, the principal ingredient in the various prescriptions we get from our doctor to combat depression and anxiety.

These are just some of the benefits we receive from our Loving God from the gift of Laughter and a Positive Spirit.

Barry Maberry

DID YOU GET YOUR REFUND? Both productions in 2020 of the Entertainers’ annual play and the New Image Chorus’ annual show were cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

If you still have tickets for the play and/ or the concert, you can get a refund.

Call Polly Brown to arrange a convenient time to bring your ticket(s) to her for a full refund. 239-731-1614 or cell 239-246-2391.

Please be aware that they CANNOT be used for next year’s performances.

WATER VOLLEYBALL Thursdays & Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Come join us in this fun, non-competitive sport.

Meet new/old friends; get a few laughs while exercising.

No experience necessary. Hope to see you there.

If questions, contact Barb Simonson 541-840-4430 or Randy Simonson 541-840-7698

WATER AEROBICS 8:00 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Air temperature must be 62 degrees by 8:00 AM. Use ABC News to check temperature.

This is a great exercise for men and women with less stress on your joints and muscles.

The class consists of stretching, cardio and water weights.

If you have them, bring a noodle, stretch bands and water weights.

If questions, contact Judy Brda 239-731-1797

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ITALIANSO On April 27th, 1940, Adolf Hitler’s Germany officially opened Auschwitz, paving the way to the Final Solution.

Read Rosario A. Laconis’s article about the moral courage of the Italianso.

Yet in a recent study conducted by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, two-thirds of American millennials have no knowledge of Auschwitz.

Björn Höcke, a leader of Germany’s ultra-right AfD party, scorned Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial: “Germans are the only people in the world who plant a monument of shame in the heart of the capital.”

However, Italy has a long history of Judeophilia — even in the worst of times.

During Nazi Germany’s reign of terror, many countries remained callously indifferent to the greatest crime in human history. Vichy France delivered foreign-born Jews to the Germans with gleeful alacrity. In 1942, of the 75,000 French Jews ultimately deported by the collaborationist Vichy government, 42,000 had already been expelled.

But the Italians were among the few to resist Hitler’s Final Solution.

Though Italy was an Axis power during the Second World War, its

populace, military and government ministries defied their genocidal German allies to provide succor, shelter and safety to the Jews.

In fact, according to Dorothy Rabinowitz, these imperfect servants of Mussolini’s Fascist state “undertook extraordinary efforts to rescue Jews in their zones of occupation” (France, Yugoslavia and Greece).

Whereas the French prefect of the Alpes Maritmes dutifully knuckled under to the SS and placed all Jews in his sector into concentration camps, the Italian High Command — which controlled an area stretching from Toulon to the Swiss border near Geneva — adamantly refused to similarly herd the Jews.

Soldiers of the Italian Fourth Army surrounded the French police of Annecy and forcibly prevented the gendarmes from deporting Jews. Italian carabinieri guarded Jewish synagogues in Nice to ensure that the Vichy police could not enter. And Italian generals rescinded the French order to force Jews to wear the yellow star. Such a stigmatizing practice was deemed “inconsistent with the dignity of the Italian army.”

This fierce Italian resistance to the Final Solution repeated itself in Dalmatia, Croatia, and Serbia — enraging the likes of von Ribbentrop, Himmler, von Bismarck (Minister at the German Embassy in Rome) and Hitler himself. The Germans were furious that Mussolini would not directly order his generals (Ambrosio, Bastianini, Picche, and Roatta) to simply turn over the Jews.

Greek Jews in the Italian zone of occupation, which included Athens, were also shielded from Nazi barbarism.

Until the armistice of September of 1943, they led normal lives. In 1941, the Athenian Jewish population increased by 5,000 when refugees fled to the Italian sector in search of safety. The Italian consuls in Salonika also intervened to rescue Jews by any means possible.

As Jonah Goldberg notes in Liberal Fascism: “Not a single Jew of any national origin under Italian control anywhere in the world was handed over to Germany until 1943, when Italy was invaded by the Nazis. Mussolini actually sent Italian troops into harm’s way to save Jewish lives.”

Despite the repugnant racial laws of 1938 and the subsequent alliance with Germany, the brusque Italian dictator, who had thwarted Hitler’s attempted anschluss of Austria in 1934, intervened to impede the extermination of the Jews.

While other nations may have vacillated in the face of evil, Italy stood implacably in defiance of the Holocaust. Hannah Arendt noted that in protecting Jews, the Italians evinced the “automatic general humanity of an old and civilized people.”

Contributed by Mike Renzulli

RETIRED HUSBAND After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Walmart.

Unfortunately, like most men I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women – she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter, from the local Walmart: Dear Mrs. Harris: Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion, in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Harris, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras: 1. June 15: He took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people’s carts when they weren’t looking.

2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.

3. July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women’s restroom.

4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, ‘Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away’.

This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor, that, in turn, resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money. We don’t have a Code 3.

5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway.

6. August 14: Moved a ‘CAUTION – WET FLOOR’ sign to a carpeted area.

7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he’d invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department, to which twenty children obliged.

8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him, he began crying and screamed, ‘Why can’t you people just leave me alone?’ EMTs were called.

9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.

10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.

11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the, ‘Mission Impossible’ theme.

12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his, ‘Madonna Look’ using different sizes of funnels.

13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled ‘PICK ME! PICK ME!’ 14. October 22: When an announcement came over the loudspeaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed; ‘OH NO! IT’S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!’ 15. Took a box of condoms to the checkout clerk and asked, ‘Where is the fitting room?’

And last, but not least: 16. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile; then yelled very loudly, ‘Hey! There’s no toilet paper in here.’ One of the clerks passed out.

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Why Should You See A Financial Advisor?

The social distancing and stay-at-home orders necessitated by the coronavirus have led many of us to feel isolated. Still, we’ve fought back through social media, “virtual” gatherings and walks in the neighborhood, where we could greet friends and neighbors (from 6 feet away).

But when you’re dealing with the financial effects of the virus and you’re investing alone, you could encounter some problems that may prove costly.

Of course, with so much investment-related information available online, on television and in any number of periodicals, it’s not surprising that some people feel they can invest without any assistance. But the volatility of the financial markets over the past few months has also pointed to the dangers of going solo in the investment world. And you might find that a professional financial advisor can help you in several ways, including the following: Taking emotions out of investing. During this period of market turbulence, many self-guided investors are letting their emotions drive their investment decisions. As a result, they sell investments when their price is down, “locking in” their losses. Furthermore, if they then stay out of the financial markets, they will miss out on the eventual recovery – and some of the biggest gains in market rallies usually occur right at the beginning. But if you work with a financial advisor who has helped you develop a personalized investment strategy based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, you will be far less likely to react to extreme market conditions by making ill-advised decisions.

Maintaining perspective. When you’re putting away money for the future and you suddenly have a lot less of it, you might start to wonder if that future is somehow in jeopardy. But if you’ve been working with a financial advisor and following your investment strategy, you’ll know that you don’t have to immediately cash out those investments that have lost value, and you may not need to liquidate them for decades if they were designed for a long-term goal, such as retirement. By the time you do need to sell them, their value may well have appreciated significantly. And if you’ve got a well-constructed portfolio, you’ll also own shorter-term, less volatile investments to help meet your current cash flow needs.

Understanding the history of investing. The recent market instability is unique in the sense that its cause – a worldwide pandemic – is so highly unusual, and it hopefully will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Typically, prolonged market downturns are triggered by explainable financial or economic factors, such as the bursting of the “dot-com” bubble in 2000. However, market drops of 20 percent or more – generally referred to as bear markets – are not at all unusual and have happened every few years over the past several decades. Financial advisors are well aware of this history and share it with their clients. And for many people, the knowledge that “we’ve been here before” is reassuring and makes it easier for them to continue following their investment strategies.

The road to your financial goals is a long one, with many twists and turns. So you might like to have some experienced company along the way.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, member SIPC

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

“Adam Hromiak AAMS, CRPC is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Cape Coral on 3571 North Del Prado Blvd.

Suite 7 Entrada Plaza, 1/2 mile West of Rt. 41.

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SURPRISE REUNION

By Shadoe Menley

I strained to remember but no memory came.

He Seemed to know me but what was his name!

And then, he told me we’d been classmates in school, my mouth flew wide open it was hard to keep cool.

What on earth had happened to his full head of hair?

And his midriff seemed greatly inflated with air.

His teeth had been crooked but now they were straight.

He must have paid hundreds for that new upper plate!

“My, but you’ve changed” he said with a smile.

Had he been studying me all the while?

No matter what changes the years might have brought, I still looked better than him I thought.

Maybe my hair had turned slightly gray, and I weighed a lot more than I used to weigh.

And my eyes weren’t as keen as they used to be, so, I wore little spectacles to help me see.

“You’re still mighty pretty,” he said with a wink.

I felt my face flush a bright shade of pink.

“You’re not bad yourself!”

I fibbed where I stood.

But in truth, he was starting to look awfully good!

(Contributed by Polly Brown)

NOT SOCIAL DISTANCING

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CANDY GAME

Match the name of the candy with the description of the candy Answers on page 30 A famous author:________________ A feline:________________ A sweet sign of affection:________________ Bite with a crackling noise:________________ Can’t hold on to anything:________________ Children of the cane:________________ Determines who wins most football games:_____________ Dry cow:________________ Famous former baseball player:________________ Famous New York street:________________ Favorite day for working people:________________ Galaxy:________________ Home of the movie stars:________________ Indian burial grounds:________________ Not Laughing out Loud:________________ Nut happiness:________________ Pleasingly plump:________________ Red planet:________________ Round flotation device:________________ Single women look for him:________________ Sun explosion:________________ Superman’s other identity:________________ Swashbuckling trio of old:________________ Twin letters:________________

CORRECTIONS TO THE 2019 – 2020 TARA WOODS RESIDENT DIRECTORY June - July 2020 Edition of The Columns

Please email corrections and/or changes for next year’s Tara Woods 2020 - 2021 Resident Directory to haywood.gandy@gmail.com.

Subject: Tara Woods 2020-2021 Directory Update. If possible, please contact me by email because I work full time and I do not have a set work schedule. Contact Information: Haywood Gandy, 603-557-8335 (cell phone), 239-471-2987 (home phone), 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot 643. New Additions, Phone Changes, Misc. Changes and Deletions to the 2019 – 2020 directory are published in monthly editions of The Columns. Please send your updates, corrections, or changes by the 8th of the month. The next published edition of The Columns should be the August / September publication. After that publication, many residents will begin to return to Tara Woods, and I will begin preparation and the final review process for the next publication.

So, you have two months to dust off your Directories, review your information and send me updated information.

ADDITIONS TO THE 2019 – 2020 TARA WOODS DIRECTORY NAME

ADDRESS

LOT #

TELEPHONE NUMBER

KNEBEL, Denny & Connie **

2973 Tara Lakes Circle

Lot 653

618-654-2672

VOORHEES, Gerald **

19702 Woodfield Circle

Lot 145

732-309-0713

ZACEK, Lee & Elaine

2990 Tara Lakes Circle

Lot 641

540-379-6099 (L) 540-903-4627 (E)

HOME STATE

VA

** Updated information for these new residents will be published in the next edition of The Columns

MISC. CHANGES – DELETE THE FOLLOWING NAMES

Two female pronouns:________________

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HOME STATE

What bees make:________________

BURNS, Suzanne

19338 Amelia Rd

Lot 625

Deceased

VA

CANDY CHOICES:

VOORHEES, Bob

19702 Woodfield Circle

Lot 145

Sold

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• 3 Musketeers • 5th Avenue • Almond Joy • Baby Ruth • Bit-O-Honey • Butterfinger • Chunky • Clark • Crackle • Hershey • Hollywood • Kiss • Kit Kat • Lifesaver • M & M ‘s • Mars • Milk Duds • Milky Way • Millionaire • Mounds • O’Henry • Payday • Snickers • Star Burst • Sugar Babies • Touchdown

TARA WOODS Community Directory News – June/July 2020 I hope you and your families are continuing to stay safe and healthy. It is important that you review your information in the 2019 – 2020 Tara Woods Directory. Please continue to provide me with timely updates as to any changes to your information. The directory provides an easy way to access contact information and communicate with your neighbors and friends.

Please continue to be careful and stay safe.

Haywood Gandy, Manager, Community Directory

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SHILOH SPEAKS

Tara Woods Columns June-July Edition from 1988 (Volume 2, No. 6&7)

Just when we are trying to cope with the coronavirus, and slowly but surely opening our sunshine state, we are now facing another OBSTACLE – I’m referring to “HURRICANE SEASON” – which begins June 1st through November 30th. I really don’t want to mention it, but at least we are all aware of this season.

Just a reminder of things you should have on hand for the upcoming Hurricane Season. (Note: only mentioning a few, there may be more.)

1. Make sure you have the adequate supplies: water – batteries – non-perishable foods – flashlights – first aid kit – blankets.

2. Your important legal documents: money – ID’s – bills – bank account numbers – credit cards – phone numbers – Rx info/medical records – insurance (car and house) – wills.

3. Know your evacuation route: If you travel by car – enough gas. Knowing your shelter if you make arrangements for one night or extended days.

4. For our four-legged furry friends: shots, microchip (with other up-to-date vet records) – first aid kit – food and water – bowls, crates, collars, leashes, ID tags – picture ID – make sure the shelter or hotel/motel is pet friendly.

As I said, it’s not a complete list, and no lists are exactly alike for one and all – just use your common sense on the necessities.

As for Shiloh Speaks this month, I want to give

my paws up to all of our doctors, nurses, first responders, the media, internet and of course, our take-out services along with grocery stores, food pantries, for helping out during our two month coronavirus pandemic. (We’re still not out of the woods quite yet.)

“The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.”

Well, my time is up for this segment of Shiloh Speaks. Just remember the best restaurant in town is in your fridge. Keep Tara Woods community clean by picking up after us and walking in the designated pet areas. I’ll be putting my paws back in Shiloh Speaks for the August/September issue of The Columns.

Stay safe – stay strong – stay smart.

Happy Tails and have a safe 4th of July.

SHILHO P.S. I want to give my condolences to the family of Mike & Kathy O’Hearn who lost my Best Beagle Friend, “Joey”. My paw prayers are there for you.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY CLUBHOUSE SCHEDULER DESCRIPTION: Co-Ordinates with Residents Scheduling Events in and Around the Clubhouse TALENTS NEEDED: • Good Inter-Personal Skills • Solid Reliable Computer Skills • Time Management Skills • Willingness to Contribute to The Community • Work from Home INTERESTED? WANT TO LEAN MORE? Contact Lou Dunning at 239-240-5847 loudunning2@gmail.com or Sue Cook At 239-634-8485 cook19621@comcast.net

KITCHEN HELP NEEDED The Kitchen Committee is looking for three or four people to join the Committee as Saturday Morning Coffee hosts during the summer from May thru October. The position requires that you set up the Coffee the Friday before, pick up the donuts, bagels and rolls at Publix Saturday morning, serve the guests and clean up after.

Your services would be needed one Saturday each month.

Whether you are new or have lived here

for years, this is a great opportunity to greet old friends and get to know your new Tara Woods neighbors, while doing a needed and appreciated service for the community.

If you would like to join us or would like to know more about it, please give us a call.

Thank you!

Janet & George Daly Chairpersons, Kitchen Committee since 2005

LOANER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Potty chairs, Shower seats and Crutches are available for community residents.

Call one of the following: Frank Millette 239-543-2954, Joan Musso 856-498-0261, or Lorraine Milligan 239-731-0346

Please remember to return the items you borrow clean when you are finished, so that other residents may have use of them also.

We will gratefully accept donations of equipment in good working condition.

Thank you.

PUZZLES AND BOOKS AVAILABLE Since the Clubhouse is locked and our access to puzzles and books is limited, I am going to place a few large containers on my front porch with puzzles and books in them for us to exchange, like we do in the Clubhouse. Please take as many as you like – we have plenty!

19773 Cottonfield Rd, Lot #456—the “Hood” side.

Barbara Simonson

BOOK REVIEW NEW YORK

by Edward Rutherford 2009 (Borrowed from Marilyn Workman’s personal library) This historical novel begins in a tiny Indian fishing village in the forested island of Manna Hata. There are Dutch traders, British settlers, along with merchants arriving in the New World looking for a new life. The year is 1664. New Amsterdam is settled by the Dutch and then later the British.

They choose to settle near the Indians so the Indians had to move further and further north as the white people created villages and changed the surrounding area so much that the Indians could not sustain their way of life. The central family is headed by a man who trades with the Indians and does eventually father a child with a woman from one of the nearby tribes. As much as he would like to, he knows that it is not possible to bring his daughter to live with his Dutch family in the village. He visits as much as he can, especially after the child’s mother dies. The young girl makes a beaded belt to honor her father and he gives her a gold dollar coin. These two items show up generation after generation as the items move through the descendants of this man and his half Indian daughter.

The lives of the generations to follow keep inter-twining as the stories go forward. Along the way there are many families from various countries in Europe. Swiss/German, Italian, Jewish and finally a Puerto Rican family are introduced to the reader. Each group struggles to overcome racism and discrimination for where they came from. Their stories are interesting, and along the way you re-learn the history of New York and in some ways our country.

The stories progress through the Revolution, the Civil War, the formation of our country and its Capital, then moving into the world wars. It also includes all the local battles in New York itself. The corrupt politics, the women fighting for their rights as American citizens, also the strikes of the garbage workers, the blackout that lasted 3 days, to the struggles each ethnic group suffered through to find their way to becoming New Yorkers. Each story builds on the previous generation and really each story is exciting. The book looks at the time period around when the Towers fall on 9/11/2001 and the book ends finally in 2009. Rutherford links the fight to recover after the loss of the towers and the spirit of the people of New York. He uses a Beatles song with the name of the new tower – Imagine…Freedom…Always – as the message of the city.

Dream it and do it but first you must dream it.

This is a very large book, nearly 900 pages. But as I read it, the size never bothered me because each story was so fascinating and well written. I have read one other book

by Rutherford, PARIS. That too was large and incredibly thought-provoking. I still think of parts of that book, even years after I read it. I will most likely do the same with NEW YORK. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read historical fiction. I was very surprised how much I had forgotten about the details of the history of our country and was glad to be reminded about them.

Pat Dunning

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ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES ENTERTAINING NEWS At this time, things are progressing slowly as Hometown remains very cautious about opening the community amenities.

By the time you read this, more may be available to us, but we still must proceed with caution. It only takes one interaction with an infected person to spread this virus to us all if we’re not careful. It hasn’t been easy, but we made it through the last couple of months. Please remain cautious as you reenter the world around us.

The dates are confirmed, and the parties claimed for the 20202021 season here in Tara Woods. I have secured entertainment for the Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5th. I look forward to “John’s Mobile Music” once again providing great dance music, as he has done frequently in the past. I still do not have a group willing to host this party. If anyone is interested, please contact me.

At this time, the July 4th party will not be held. With no guarantee that the Clubhouse will be open, timely preparations cannot be made. It also may be too early to gather in larger groups than recommended. We’re still hoping for a Labor Day gathering, but more about that in the August/September issue of The Columns.

Stay well. Please continue to follow safe procedures, especially as we slowly try to get back to normal. A recurrence of this virus would be devastating and disrupt our lives for many more months to come.

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding the parties and events.

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

So, Ladies and Gentlemen...I don’t know about you, but I am about done with “social distancing”.

Trust me, I can find a lot of things to do at home, and I truly love hanging out with my spouse 24/7 but...there is a limit. A fun day out is going to Publix – now that is so sad. Since I have nothing relating to the Entertainers to speak to, how about a story about my favorite person...me?

Remembering my first involvement in the theater goes back to grade school. I was probably in 3rd or 4th grade. I don’t remember what the whole show was, but I was in the group that did a visual and verbal “The Night Before Christmas”.

You remember back in the day when you could mention Christmas in public schools? Each child was given a part to say from memory and draw a picture to depict that part on a very large piece of paper. My part was ...are you ready for this?

“Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash”. Now I’m sorry but I had no clue what a sash was let alone how you could have one in a window. Nor how you could have shutters to deal with first, which are inside the window? My window at home had a curtain, blinds, and the window part that you pushed up to open, no sash and no shutters. While this was part of the story of “The Night Before Christmas”, it certainly was not the coolest part.

The other kids got a part you could do something

with. I was feeling envy, but that’s a whole other story. Taking direction from pictures in the book we were reading, I drew a man standing at an open window in a cap and nightgown. Really folks, my house had five men living in it and not one wore a cap to bed, let alone a dress! But continuing on, I cannot remember exactly what it looked like, but I was not happy with my part. So, the big day arrived, and we were excited to go on stage. From this point on everything goes a little fuzzy. I know I said my lines; unfortunately, they were spoken so softly no one heard me. But I did have the great picture to show so the audience could see what my part was. Of course, if it had been right side up it would have been clearer. All I know is, if I had had a better part like “...gave a luster of midday to objects below” it would have turned out better all the way around. Now those are some lines a person could work with. My debut on stage ended with a voice so small even I couldn’t hear it and my picture upside down. This goes to show …it is best I stay backstage.

“Every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness” Pat Dunning, Stage Manager Entertainers 239-599-4490 pdunning46@gmail.com

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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS

THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONTINGENT ON THE CLUBHOUSE REOPENING EUCHRE CLUB BINGO AT BUNCO Meets on Wednesday Nights Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us TARA WOODS In the Clubhouse Card Room at 7:00 PM. every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Card

Be one of the winners at our Tuesday night BINGO. And you can win more than once during the night!

If your eyesight isn’t as good as it once was, now you

can play too. We have really BIG game packs and “Specials” that are 8 ½” x 11” with 2” numbers.

No additional charge for the ticket that can make you the “King” or the “Queen” for the night and earn you even more money on all game sheets.

Game packets are sold with either 6 game squares per sheet or 9 game squares. The “Special” game papers have 3 game squares. Buy as many as you’d like!

Our Tuesday night BINGO session consists of 14 regular games and 6 “Special” games We also have “Hot Ball” prizes of $50.00 or more and a “Social” raffle. Sales STOP at 6:45 PM. Come join the fun.

PING PONG

Ping Pong is every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00!

PICKLEBALL

Come play the fastest growing sport!

April - October play OPEN PLAY: Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00-9:30 AM Saturday: 9:00-10:30 AM COMPETITIVE PLAY: (3.0+ level players only): Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00-9:30 AM SOCIAL NON-COMPETITIVE PLAY: Monday thru Friday 10:00-11:30 AM This time slot is open to everyone at any level.

RESERVED PLAY: If you would like to get a group together at any other time of the day and play, check the schedule that is posted outside court #2. Sign your name in the appropriate available box for the time you would like to reserve.

Would you like to learn how to play?

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

BOCCE

Mondays at 3:00 PM 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

TENNIS ANYONE? Join other tennis players every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00-10:30 AM for friendly Tennis.

Room. Cost is $3.00.

Will you have the first Bunco or the last, or the most? Will you have the most wins, or the most losses? If you do, the prize money will be yours! Come join the fun. Questions: call Polly Brown 731-1614

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

Come join us for fun and laughs.

AGGRAVATION Meets in the Clubhouse Card Room

at 7:00 PM on Monday and Thursday nights.

The game consists of 11 hands and is easy to learn. Eight quarters gets you in. Come join the fun and play a great card game.

MAH JONGG

Come join the Mah Jongg group. Do not know how to play? We teach the first three Mondays of the month. We have a great time.

Come & join us on Mondays 12:003:00 PM. The Happy Ladies of Mah Jongg.

CRIBBAGE

There’s a “new” game at Tara Woods. If you hear someone say, “fifteen two fifteen four” and you don’t think they’ve lost a screw or two, come and join us in the Card Room every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a few games of Cribbage. The arrangement is fairly flexible since Cribbage can be played by 2 or 3 or 4 players. Just be there by 2 PM. Cards, cribbage boards and fun will be provided.

Contact John D’Amico at 239-731-7928 or danyyankees1@comcast.net.

POKER, ANYONE? LADIES! DO YOU PLAY POKER? How long has it been since you’ve played with friends? Did you know there’s a game every Monday night at the Clubhouse just for the ladies? Well, we really don’t have a “No Boys Allowed!!!” Rule, but men usually don’t like to play with wild cards and we do. But they’re welcome to play as long as they are willing to “play like girls”. It is most likely the least stressful and least expensive poker you can play around here! It’s a good night to socialize with the ladies and make new friends with the girls who like to play poker. The stakes are very low.

Call Polly Brown, 731-1614, if you’d like to join us – she’ll fill you in on the details or answer any questions you may have.

50¢ to buy in, but offers some “big” prize money!

BRIDGE

The Bridge group is looking for bridge players.

We meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in the Card Room. Call Beth Ferris at 5436295 or Pauline Young, 239-997-5984 first if you are interested in playing with this friendly group. We’d like to have you join us.

Beth Ferris

HAND AND FOOT CARD CLUB

Come join the group for a fun-filled afternoon of cards!

We meet on Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Card Room.

Don’t know how to play the game? EASY! We will teach you! It is easy to learn.

Questions: contact George Stelling, 731-6709

GAME NIGHT Every Friday night at 7:00 p.m.

Different games can be played (All are easy to Learn) LEFT – CENTER – RIGHT (dice- 3-coin buy-in)(winner-take-all each game)

CONTRACT RUMMY (similar to Aggravation) (6 quarter buy-in) 31 (card game) (3 dime buy-in each game) (winner-take-all each game)

For more information call Polly Brown at (239) 731-1614

CERAMICS Mondays – 12:00 Noon

Ceramics is held in the Ceramics Room by the Tennis Courts.

We are there every Monday at 12:00 Noon.

For more information and for firing of the kiln please contact Bonnie Abend, 217-0707, or Janelle Wissler, 770-2686.

We hope you will come and participate in making ceramics with us. Come join the fun.

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EXERCISE FOR SENIORS GET UP AND GET MOVING.

Join your friends and neighbors at our exercise class for seniors led by Curtis Adams (on video).

Those who have experienced Curtis are excited about all the exercises And that all levels of experience and ability can participate.

This is a total body workout that can be done standing or sitting down.

It includes stretching, balance, cardio and light weights.

Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday in the Clubhouse at 8 AM OR 12:30 PM. Come join us and see for yourself!!!

SHUFFLEBOARD Please check with the clubhouse for information on the use of the shuffleboard courts.

YOGA

Please check with the clubhouse for information on YOGA classes.

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GARDEN CLUB June What to Plant Annuals/Bedding Plants: Annuals that can take full sun during the increasingly hot summer months include celosia, portulaca, vinca, and some coleus.

Palms: Summer’s warm, rainy months are the perfect time to plant palms. Make sure not to cover the trunk with soil.

Herbs: Plant heat-loving herbs, including basil, ginger, summer savory, cumin, Mexican tarragon, and rosemary.

Vegetables: Plant tropical vegetables, such as boniato, calabaza, and chayote

What to Do Pests: Monitor the landscape and garden weekly for harmful insects.

Knowing which insects attack a plant can aid in identification and treatment.

Irrigation: Watch for drought stress and water as needed if rainfall has been spotty. Focus on new plantings and follow watering restrictions. When rains begin, shut down the irrigation system.

Propagation: Produce more plants

by air layering, grafting, division, or cuttings.

Palms and cycads: Watch for nutrient deficiencies or other problems and use an appropriate treatment.

Pruning: Lightly prune summerflowering shrubs, like hibiscus, oleander, and ixora, during the warmer months to increase blooming.

Fertilizer Bans: Numerous municipalities in south Florida prohibit the application of fertilizer to lawns and/or landscape plants during the summer rainy season (June–September).

See if such an ordinance exists in your area.

Lawns: Check frequently for damaged areas and keep insects in check with early treatment. Determine whether yellow and brown lawn patches are caused by chinch bugs, disease, or lack of water. Take time to determine the cause so your remedy is effective. Rejuvenate areas where grass does not grow well by replacing it with versatile groundcovers.

Soil solarization: Clean up your vegetable garden and solarize the soil for 4–6 weeks to kill pests and disease.

Lightning safety: Be safe outdoors during storm season.

July What to Plant Annuals/Bedding plants: Summer annuals to plant now include celosia, coleus, torenia, and ornamental pepper.

Bulbs: Butterfly lily and gladiolus are bulbs that can be planted during the middle of summer.

Herbs: While summer is too hot to start herbs from seeds, many, such as oregano and mint, do well if started from small plants.

Vegetables: Plant tropical vegetables, such as boniato, calabaza, and chayote this month.

Palms: Continue planting palms while the rainy season is in full swing.

Support large palms with braces for 6–8 months after planting. Do not drive nails directly into a palm trunk.

What to Do Trees: Prepare for hurricane season by checking trees for damaged or weak branches and pruning if needed. Hire an ISA-certified arborist.

Lawns: Determine the cause of any lawn problems before taking action.

If an insect is the culprit, treat only the affected area. Rule out disease or

sprinkler malfunction.

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

Vegetable garden: Use summer heat to solarize the vegetable garden for fall planting. It takes 4–6 weeks to kill weeds, disease, and nematodes, so start now.

Irrigation: Install an inexpensive rain shutoff device to save money by overriding an irrigation system when it rains. If one is already installed, check that it is operating properly.

Pests on ornamental plants: Inspect the leaves of ornamental plants for small white dots that may indicate lace bugs at work. Spray forcefully with water to help control this pest.

Tropical fruit trees: Check for damage to fruit or leaves and take action to minimize the effect of insects and/or disease on developing fruit or the overall health of the tree.

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MEET OUR GATEHOUSE ATTENDANTS JOHN SABOL John has been a Gatehouse Attendant since 2018 working from 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

He was born on October 7th, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA, and has three brothers and three sisters. He attended schools in Pittsburgh and college in South Carolina, North Carolina and New Jersey. He has an M.B.A. degree in Finance.

John served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970 and received several commendations. John was married and has three children, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

His favorite hobbies are sports, watching the news and reading. His favorite book is The Bible. John enjoys listening to the “Oldies but Goodies” and his favorite saying is “The train has left the station.”

His favorite movie actor is Tom Hanks.

John Sabol

CHARLES (CHICK) JAKACKI Chick has been a Gatehouse Attendant since August of 2018. He maintains the gate on Sundays from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM and on Mondays from 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Chick was born to Charles (Chick) Jakacki John and Florence Jakacki on January 27th, 1947 in Cleveland, OH. He has Hometown America. two brothers. He attended schools Chick served in the U.S. Air Force. in Hiram and College at Kent State He married his wife Barbara on University, studying Industrial December 6th, 1969 and has two Engineering. children, eight grandchildren and Over the years, Chick has worked two great-grandchildren. for Samuel Moore, Unitherm, and In his spare time he enjoys golfing, Dekoron & Synflex in the Ohio fishing and reading. His favorite Division. He has experience as a book is “A Land Remembered.” His lab tech, general foreman, and as favorite music is oldies from the 50’s an Engineer and Quality Assurance and 60’s and his favorite actor and Manager. He also worked for Lee actress are John Wayne and Patricia County Zoning before his time with Neal.

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STATE CLUBS NEW ENGLAND CLUB

The New England Club will hold our Welcome Back party on Saturday, October 24th. (Hopefully). This will be our “Don’t Bring a Thing” party that we tried to have on March 21st, and April 11th.

To our snowbirds venturing to New England and our summer survivors staying at Tara Woods, stay safe, and be careful and be healthy!

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NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY CLUB

The meetings and events for the NY/NJ Club have been approved and are included in this article. Save the dates now so you don’t miss any of our fun events. I’m hoping we will be able to host the Labor Day party, but that depends on the Clubhouse being open and the restrictions that may apply. I will be in contact with you through email as things progress. I will also be sending out the event sheet by email, so watch for that.

Don’t forget that the Club is providing the basket(s) for the Raffle at the November Craft Fair. These can be wine, “spirits” or a variety of items in different containers. Contact Pat Sparany if you have an ingenious idea of what these could be.

As always, everyone from New York or New Jersey is welcome and we encourage new residents and renters to join us. Printed event

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schedules will be on the Club bulletin board in the Clubhouse as soon as the Clubhouse is open.

Stay safe and please be cautious as Tara Woods and businesses in your town reopen.

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Meetings / Events 2020-2021 Save the Dates!

Monday, September 7th: 1:00 PM Host Labor Day Party Saturday, October 10th: 5:00 PM Hosted by Linda Hoos & ?

Saturday, November 7th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Club Hosts Craft Fair Raffle Sunday, November 8th: 5:00 PM Hosted by Dorothy & John Andrus Saturday, November 28th: 9:00 AM Christmas decorating at the Clubhouse Sunday, December 6th: 5:00 PM Christmas Meeting Hosted by Hoos’ & Burt’s Saturday, January 2nd, 2021: 9:00 AM Christmas undecorating at the Clubhouse Sunday, January 3rd, 2021: 5:00 PM Hosted by Nothnagel’s & Clark’s Friday, February 5th: 4:00 PM Nite at the Races – Hosted by Janet & George Daly & Club Saturday, March 6th: 5:00 PM Hosted by Marge, Bart & Robinson’s Saturday, April 10th: 5:00 PM – ?

Saturday, April 24th: 12:00 noon Out to Lunch – Coordinated by Karen Finkle

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS

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1 Jim Dahlhofer, Haywood Gandy, Jon Gold, Ruth Simko, 92 Yrs., Billie Sonderman, 92 Yrs., Andy Stroehlein 2 Joe Crowley 3 Nancy Haggerty, Richard Stonhill 4 Lorraine Milligan, Phil Musso 5 Marge Hosek 6 Dawn Benjamin, Dottie Cox, JC Crimmins, Richard Jones, Shelly Lubich, Ken Nettles, Mike Renzulli 7 Louise Frederick, Anne Wolski 8 Jim Brockhagen, Frank Guerin 9 Beverly Anderson, Jean Moriarty, Gaye Noffsinger, Mike Parker, Ken White

10 Janet Kossen, Patty Lewkowski, Bea Sponseller 11 Marge Lang, Lannie Pracher, Anita Sherman 12 Judy Holmes, Ron McLaughlin, Charlotte Ohmes, Larry Trotter 13 Rich Dykstra, John Maher, Pat Woodbury 14 Donna Erhardt, Sharon McCutcheon 15 Cheryl Linn, Alan Mancini, Linda Parise 16 Bob Clark, Addy Fratantuono, 91 Yrs., Barbara Gilfillan, Debbie Polenska, Tom Stewig, Wally Wuebbeler 17 Amos Green, Tom Heideman, Nancy Morley 19 Pam Ahlers, Jane Maher, Evelyn Watson 20 Jerry Coon, Rich Kivel, Bob Nunn

21 Gary Dodge, Diane Gibson, Chris Kaelin, Linda Prenoveau 22 Theresa Gagnon, Nancy Jensen, David Lindon, Don Vannatta 23 John Padgett, Tom Powers 24 Bob Bozick, Sandy Thompson, Paul Finn, Joanne Glandorf 25 Jim Brown 26 Tom Sharps 27 Lloyd Kelsey, Bill Lyford, Mary Sandre, Joan Wade 28 George Daly, Marge Datz, Carol Heidmous 29 Susan Bonavita, Dona Fox, Linda Janis, June Morreale, Denise Padgett, Sue Proulx 30 Andy Hardy, Ray LeClair, Pat Sparany, Diane Laviada

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES 1 2 3 4 7 8

Audrey & Barry Maberry Marilyn & Ken Nettles Mary Ellen & Jon Gold Barb & Bill Goodhue Mary & Lyle LeClair Henrietta & Royce La Liberty 9 Nancy & Ron McLaughlin, 61 Yrs. 10 Ang & Doug Plested 12 Joanne & Tom Bigold, Sandy & Keith Schuelke, 55 Yrs. 13 Kathy & Scott Bell, 50 Yrs. 14 Carolyn & Lloyd Kelsey, 62 Yrs., Bea & Gary Sponseller, 62 Yrs.

15 Eileen & Steve Robinson 17 Cathy Laurin & Marty Braunstein, Joan & Gene Johnson, 65 Yrs. 18 Pat & Rick Virkus, Elaine & Jack Wood 20 Audrey & Bill Perry, Diane & Marco Laviada, 50 Yrs. 21 Lori & Tim Bostic, Patti & Bill Clark, Linda & John Hoos, Barbara & Howard Horton 22 Sue & Bob Clark, Lu & Richard Gendron, 61 Yrs.

23 Joan & Bill Powers, 61 Yrs., Andrea & Bob Snyder 25 Flo & Bob Gooding 26 Lavonne & Terry Langeland, 50 Yrs., Bonnie & Stan Lockwood, 55 Yrs., Sue & Ron Proulx, Alexia & Marty Thompson 28 Lee & Rocky Beliveau 29 Sharon & Ron Davidson, 63 Yrs. 30 Sharie & Norm Libby

Contact Sue Clark 412-780-3584 or randsclark@verizon.net before July 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in August/September Please note that some birthdays and anniversaries in the database do not have years listed.

Therefore, we need your help to identify birthdays over 90 and special anniversaries.

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JULY BIRTHDAYS 1 Moe Chouinard, Grace Formale, Paul Montelaro, Jim Seamans 4 Bob Evans, Karen Nelson, Ruth Savchuk, Elaine Wood 5 Beverly Swanson 6 Kathy Bell, Dennis Harper, Lily Jones, Stan Lockwood, Jan Risbara, Debby Starkey 7 Al Ray 8 Jan Puhlfuerst, Greg Rapp, Shelley Renaud 9 Joan Henrick, Kathy O’Hearn, JoAnn Stovall 10 Kim Buletta, Beth Ferris, Marie Kenney, Jim Mason, Lya Zinn 11 Shirl Chouinard, Bob Lutz, Judy Lanpher

12 Vi McLaughlin, Brenda Redgers 13 Susan Bevilacqua, Elaine Lavoie, Joe Van Sickle 14 Lynn Cunningham, Ann Millette, Arthur Saucier, Jacquie “Cherry” Young 15 Ned Griffin, Daniel Malikowski 16 John Hoos, Celeste Perre, Karla Zingre 17 Audrey Maberry 18 Bob Glandorf 19 Claudette Burke, Bill Clark, Bonnie DiGrazia, Norma Jones, Claire Schwinn 20 Judy Brda, Don Watson, 90 Yrs. 21 Elly Alheit 22 Joanne Araujo, Judy Cirillo, Brenda Girty, Judy Girty, Ed Malatesta, Priscilla Taylor

23 Steve Hill, Gwen Windancer 24 Vic Achtelik, Ed Pollitt, Sue Riedel, Len Rolfe, Sam Topping 25 Stu Berman, Becky Burza, Linda Hetzer, Miriam Norris, 94 Yrs., Joan Powers 26 Irene Bartsch, 92 Yrs., Ana Valdes 27 Paula Beal, Linda Engel, Stone Ferris, Gene Johnson, Joann Tirollo 28 Vicky Carnevale, Scott Lewkowski, Mary Macelveen, Jo Ann Van Sleet 29 June Neavling, Marilyn Nettles, Nedra Ray, Ann Rouette 31 Judy Diliberto, Ron Herald, Dale Holat

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BE KIND As governors are trying to figure out how to ease back in to a new normal, please remember: • Some people don’t agree with the state opening...that’s okay. Be kind.

BREAKING NEWS CANS TO THE CURB PUT YOUR ALUMINUM CANS OUT TO THE CURB ON THE 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH BY 9:00 AM

Some people are still planning to stay home…that’s okay. Be kind.

OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WILL PICK THEM UP

• Some are still scared of getting the virus and a second wave happening...that’s okay. Be kind.

WHY? – REVENUE FROM THE CANS HELP FUND YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Some are sighing with relief to go back to work knowing they may not lose their business or their homes…that’s okay. Be kind.

RECYCLING BY “CANS TO THE CURB” IT IS GOOD FOR US AND OUR ENVIRONMENT

Some are thankful they can finally have a surgery they have put off...that’s okay. Be kind.

CANS TO THE CURB!!!

Some will be able to attend interviews after weeks without a job...that’s okay. Be kind.

Some will wear masks for weeks...that’s okay. Be kind.

Some people will rush out to get their hair or nails done... that’s okay. Be kind.

The point is, everyone has different viewpoints/ feelings and that’s okay. Be kind.

We each have a different story. If you need to stay home, stay home.

But be kind. If you need to go out, just respect others when in public and be kind! Don’t judge fellow humans because you’re not in their story. We all are in different mental states than we were months ago. So, remember, be kind.

CLUBHOUSE MINISTRIES

For new residents of Tara Woods and existing residents too, the Clubhouse Ministries invite you to join one of their Bible study classes, which are held in the Clubhouse Meeting Room every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. These meetings give you an opportunity to make new friends as you study the Scriptures in relaxed and enjoyable surroundings. We are a non-denominational group. No need to make reservations, folks! Just stop by any Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. Come join us! Ann Scott

Inspiration Hour The heart of a man cannot be determined by the size of his pocketbook.

For what do you benefit if you gain the whole world and lose your soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?

Mark 8:36,37 NLT

CANDY GAME ANSWERS: A famous author...........................................................O’Henry A feline...............................................................................Kit Kat A sweet sign of affection......................................................Kiss Bite with a crackling noise.............................................Crackle Can’t hold on to anything......................................Butterfinger Children of the cane.............................................. Sugar Babies Determines who wins most football games........Touchdown Dry cow...................................................................... Milk Duds Famous former baseball player................................Baby Ruth Famous New York street.........................................5th Avenue Favorite day for working people..................................Payday Galaxy........................................................................ Milky Way Home of the movie stars......................................... Hollywood Indian burial grounds.................................................. Mounds Not laughing out loud.................................................. Snickers Nut happiness..........................................................Almond Joy Pleasingly plump...........................................................Chunky Red planet............................................................................ Mars Round flotation device................................................Lifesaver Single women look for him.....................................Millionaire Sun explosion...............................................................Star Burst Superman’s other identity................................................ Clark Swashbuckling trio of old....................................3 Musketeers Twin letters......................................................................M&M’s Two female pronouns................................................... Hershey What bees make.................................................... Bit-O-Honey

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TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB

Tech Problems

PICKLEBALL TEAM

The Pickleball Team will be sponsoring a “Spring Carnival” event on Saturday, April 20th, at The Tara Woods Computer Club relaxed atmosphere, with coffee the Clubhouse.

The evening will include carnival games, light snacks, music, dancing and a provides free computer classes and donuts provided for free. My and is open to all residents and home is located insocial the northwest event. BYOB. The event will run from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 visitors. The topic of each meeting quarter of the park, at 19729 Kara PM. We hope everyone can join us for an evening of fun and companionship. Please see the is upWhether to the people attend. youwho need helpI with your computer, Circle. in the Clubhouse. If you have a question, contact: Diane Gibson, 603-244-0536 will answersmartphone, any question you to provide orcare automating your home I have continuedposter to ask me. Bring something to my normal services in the park.

— SunTech can help. I give private lessons and set take notes with, and your laptop computer if you wantto tomake followthe best use of your up or repair computers in your Learn Attention All Tara Woods Golfers: along on it. It’s never too late to home. I’ve been designing, Phone, Smart Speaker will be a golf meeting at the Clubhouse on Saturday, April 27th, join our group,Tablet, even if you’re a total novice.& Computer! programming, repairing, teaching, There and working 9:30 AM, to discuss the upcoming Golf League.

We are meeting at my home during the with computers since 1968, and can help at you summer season like we have in past years.

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