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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, Donna Phillips, Pam Harrington, Linda Janis, Claire Schwinn, Angie D’Alessandro, Carol West, and Lorraine & Bill Milligan. ALTERNATES: Frank Millette, Mike & Sheila Harris, Nina Lynes, Hilda Dienes, Gerri Linder, Nancy LeClair, and Joan 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: Brion Palmer at 941-312-0665 or email him at BrionPalmer@yahoo.com. Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Tara Woods. The Columns is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/September. All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Columns to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property. DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability. Island Visitor Publishing is not responsible for claims made by advertisers
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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS A warm welcome to the following new residents of Tara Woods. We hope to see you at our next New Residents Orientation on Saturday, March 6th, at 10:00 AM in the Meeting Room of the Clubhouse. Suzanne and Clint Boyer Suzanne and Clint reside part-time on Lot #76, 19708 Charleston Circle. They are from Texas and Illinois. Both still work, she as a tech for Comcast, and he as a handyman, owning his own business. They have five children and ten grandchildren. Suzanne likes furniture building as well as swimming, reading and cruising, while Clint enjoys watching ice hockey and traveling. Suzi and Billy Brandt Suzi and Billy are Florida natives, hailing from Cape Coral. They live on Lot #246, 2616 Macon Circle. Suzi retired as the manager of the Goodwill store on Pine Island and Billy continues working in sales. They have one child. Suzi enjoys reading books and is learning ceramics, and Billy plays the drums for fun. Cookie Brunner Cookie hails from the Bronx, New York, and lives on Lot #625, 19338 Amelia Road. She is a full-time resident here at Tara Woods. Cookie still works several days each week as manager of a gift shop in Matlacha and on Sundays at Cayo Costa State Park. She likes to go out on her kayak and plays Mahjong as well as Rummy, Hand and Foot and 3-13. Renee Craig and Doug Lewis Renee and Craig are part-time residents at Lot #682, 19296 Potomac Circle. They hail from New Jersey. Renee works as a nurse at Virtua Hospital and Doug owns Audobon Cesco, an air conditioning and heating company. They have two children and four grandchildren. They both enjoy boating and hot rods. Doug runs a hot rod club and enjoys antique cars as well. Nannette Hansen and Mark Turner Nannette and Mark live on Lot #24, 19635 Charleston Circle. Originally from New York and Colorado, they are full-time residents. Both are still working, Nannette as a vet technician and Mark as the owner of his own construction company. They have one child. Both enjoy boating, fishing, beaching and dancing, while Nannette also likes taking care of dogs. Sandy and Hank Kaczmarczyk Sandy and Hank Kacz ([pronounced Kas] as they prefer to be called), live full-time on Lot #696, 19240 Potomac Circle. They hail from Delaware and lived in Cape Coral for a time.
Both are still working, Hank in kitchen design for Lowe’s and Sandy as an administrative assistant. They have three children and five grandchildren. Sandy enjoys quilting, line dancing and aerobics, and Hank likes to play his guitar for fun in his free time. Lori Melani Lori Melani is a full-time resident at Lot #160, 19459 Charleston Circle. She is originally from Virginia and is retired from sales as a product demonstrator. She has two children and four grandchildren. Lori enjoys her dog and decorating her house.
Jean & Dick Resh Jean and Dick Resh Jean and Dick live at Lot #419, 19679 Pandora Circle. They are part-time residents from Pennsylvania. Jean retired from working at home and Dick retired as a home improvement contractor. They have three children and six grandchildren. Jean likes to go swimming, play bocce and go beaching, while Dick enjoys volleyball, bocce, fishing and shuffleboard as well as riding their motorcycle. The Following new residents BIO was featured in previous editions:
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Lynne Chilberg & Mike Brimsek
Anne Jeffcott
Vera Day
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FROM THE BOARD ROOM by Lou What is Tara Woods about? • It is about the volunteers who create, then stuff and deliver your monthly issues of The Columns newspaper. • It is about the residents who gave blood in the Lee County blood mobile here in Tara Woods to help others. • It is about the volunteers who prepare and serve us coffee and donuts each Saturday morning in the Clubhouse. • It is about our active Neighborhood Watch Team who patrols the Community to help keep us all safe. • It is about the camaraderie you see and feel at the Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard, Horseshoes, Bocce and Pickleball. • It is about meeting new friends and neighbors and sharing experiences. • It is about your Homeowners Association volunteer Board of Directors who meet monthly to attend to association business and meet with the Community Manager to explore and suggest opportunities for improvements. • It is about the wave. It is about taking your time to wave at your neighbors or soon-to-be new friends. • It is about the volunteer Tara Woods Welcome Committee who meets and greets new residents while explaining the many aspects of our community.
• It is about the Community Directory Manager group working for months to produce a play for our and his team of volunteers who delivered the updated enjoyment. phone directory to each of us. • In Tara Woods it is about the PEOPLE! • It is about purchasing a man’s and/or woman’s golf shirt and or hat to demonstrate and show your HEADS UP – All golf carts will be receiving new pride in Tara Woods. stickers. Call the Office at 239-731-1011 to schedule an • It is about visiting the 2,500+ book Library, appointment. overseen by volunteers, to browse and/or check out a book or two. Lou Dunning, President • It is about the volunteers who maintain and loudunning2@gmail.com enhance the beautiful and peaceful Butterfly Garden 239-240-5847 at the Gazebo. • It is about setting out your aluminum cans on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of dondaviscontracting.com each month, picked up by volunteers, to support the TWHA and help our recycling efforts. • It is about the Sound & Lighting volunteer committee who provide lights and audio for all our Clubhouse events. • It is about your access to the Remodeling ~ Kitchens and Baths Homeowners Association active and Vinyl and Stucco Siding informative website www.twhoa.net, Plumbing ~ Heaters, Faucets ~ Toilets, Sinks, Etc. maintained by volunteers, providing Interior and Exterior Painting up-to-date information in addition to a platform for selling or advertising items to all members. CGC059985 CFC1426521 • It is about our volunteer theater
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FMO NEWS: TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS Wanted. The FMO is looking for someone to assume the position of President of District 7 and includes Charlotte, Lee, Collier and Hendry Counties. The majority of meetings are held in Lee County. Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month, from approximately October/ November to April/May and start at 1:00 PM and finish by 3:00 PM. If you would like to volunteer for the position, please contact Fred Sullivan, Section II Director, at 941-925-1954 or email fjsulli@aol.com. Fred Sullivan, Section II Director 7020 Captain Kidd Ave #58 Sarasota, FL 34231 Cell 401-954-0353 FMO wishes our longtime Attorney, Lee Jay Colling Esq., all the best on his endeavors to close his practice and move into the next phase of his life. Lee’s contributions to protecting and improving our lifestyle over the years have been tremendous and we owe him our gratitude. Our organization has moved forward and engaged Robert B. Burandt, Esq., of Cape Coral
as our Attorney. Mr. Burandt has represented Homeowners Associations for many years and has been involved in some significant court decisions. I must remind you that in this capacity he represents the interests of FMO and is an advisor to our Board and Committees. He will be answering your questions via our Legal Ease section of our magazine but is not available to answer inquiries from members or residents unless they choose to engage his firm. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March14th, Daylight Saving Time begins. Whatever you are celebrating during the month of March, may you stay safe, healthy and well. If you are not a member of the FMO, I encourage you to join. For a little more than 5 cents a day, a three-year membership can be had. Membership applications are on the back bulletin board. Questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, Stuart Berman
KITCHEN HELP NEEDED The Kitchen Committee is looking for four to six 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
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SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY To those residents in our community who are recovering from an illness, we wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you out and about.
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Gene Finkle, Bob Loring, Evelyn Watson, former resident Maurice Campbell and Bette Davis. Remember these people in your thoughts and prayers and please let me know of any medical news in your neighborhood.
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FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COMMITTEE SPONSORED BY YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION H E L P!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi everyone. Welcome to our new residents and certainly to all our snowbirds and year-round residents. So, what is this Help thing???? Well, it is a twofold request. First is that we are currently looking for a compassionate, empathetic, and caring individual with leadership skills to chair our Neighborhood Watch Committee. Many thanks to our past chairman Norm Wing for his past service. Norm has decided to move on, and we are looking for someone to replace him. It is a great opportunity for someone to work with our Homeowners Association and our strong dedicated team of volunteers in helping to keep our community safe. The primary purpose of the group is to help educate the community with the rules and regulations of Tara Woods. You received a copy of them when you moved into your home. If you are like most of us that document probably got filed away unread. So, the purpose of our group is to educate the community through articles like this in The Columns, through speaking at Saturday Morning Coffee, or at TWHA meetings where we might review the rules and regulations. The committee is not the park police
and is instructed to be non-confrontational. Their purpose in the community is to recognize safety issues and report such things as streetlights out, potholes, etc. Although the Park Manager and her crew do a good job in recognizing the problems, the committee acts as extra eyes to help keep this community safe and aid the Park Manager as she tries to keep everything running smoothly. The committee also runs the Silver Alert program which helps in finding those folks who might be impaired and who have wandered off their property. Please respond to Peter Krilivsky, the TWHA liaison to the Neighborhood Watch Committee at 603-493-8891 if you would like more information regarding the position of Committee Chair and also if you would like to join the group. The second HELP is to all of you. We ask that you comply with the rules stating that both carts and cars adhere to the 20 MPH speed limit in the park, and by obeying stop signs. Please pick up after your dogs and keep them on leashes (both cats and dogs). We have a great dog park for them to run and play and that is where they could be let loose. Parking on your lawns is a no-no. If you need extra parking please use the overflow parking lots. Also, please make sure your carts and cars have a readable
Tara Woods ID sticker so that in the event of theft your vehicles could be identified. In addition to the above, please wear reflective clothes if you are walking when it is dark. There have been several close calls which could have resulted in serious injury or worse. In the same vain, drivers, please comply to the rules regarding the speed and no rolling stops at the stop signs. It becomes more difficult, as we age, to see clearly especially at dusk. Lastly, we here in Tara Woods are a family, and assuming we all have great relationships with our family, we would like to think we all have each other’s back. You may have a neighbor who may need some extra help with chores or shopping, or maybe even taking care of the landscaping. Here is an opportunity to be a great neighbor and help if you can, or at the very least let your Board of Directors or Neighborhood Watch Committee know of the needs. We are your extended family!! In closing, please remember the “TWO HELPS” that have been outlined here, and thanks in advance for your help and adherence to the rules and regulations of the community. Your Neighborhood Watch Committee
MEMORIAL DAY PLANNING Hope everyone is enjoying this plans are being made for Memorial veteran who lives or who has lived wonderful weather that we have Day!! (Yes, May). This year, it is the here at Tara Woods in front of the been having. Hard to believe that intention to place a flag for every Clubhouse to thank them for their service. Also, flags are going to be placed from the Guard Gate down the islands up to the Clubhouse. Flags need to be purchased and we are reaching out for donations so that they can be ordered. If you would like to honor your veteran, past or present, and would like to help out with a donation, please see or call Marie Ivens at 239-217-0808. Thank you in advance for your help with this great project.
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BOXES FOR THE MILITARY Don’t forget to get your names and addresses to me by Saturday, March 13th, so we know how many boxes to plan on. Also, contributions for the expenses would be appreciated. We will again be sending boxes with cookies and other
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NEW LIBRARY HOURS Effective Monday, February 22nd, the Library in the Clubhouse will be open the following days and hours:
Mondays 10:00 AM to NOON Thursdays 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Saturdays 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
No need to call, no need for reservations. Your Tara Woods Homeowners Association and Hometown America have agreed to these hours for the convenience of all residents. All normal safety protocols will be followed. If you wish to go to the library outside these hours it will be necessary to call the office to schedule an appointment. Thank you to the volunteers who will be staffing the library during these hours and helping to make this possible. Any questions can be directed to Chris Olson – Board Library liaison at 715-851-4681.
TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB The Tara Woods Computer Club has suspended its meetings since the start of the COVID restrictions in March 2020. These meetings will resume on the first Thursday of the first month that the Clubhouse is open. Free computer classes for the owners, renters, and guests of Tara Woods will be held at 10:30 AM every Thursday in the Card Room at the Clubhouse. They are open to everyone, and there is no membership fee. The first and third Thursday of each month are devoted to Computer Basics. This is a complete course on how to use your computer but may have to be shortened to finish by the end of the season. The second and fourth Thursday are reserved for General subjects and cover a single specific topic of interest. If there is a fifth Thursday in a month, it is an open question and answer session where you can ask me almost anything you want. We will spend as much time as we need to on each topic, and the next topic to be covered will always be posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. You can attend only those classes that appeal to you. Bring something to take notes with, and your laptop computer if you want to follow along on it. I have continued to provide my normal services in the park. I give private lessons and set up or repair computers in your home. I’ve been designing, programming, repairing, teaching, 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 239-652-0488.
Please continue to be careful and stay healthy. I’m looking forward to seeing you. - Dave St. Laurent, The Computer Tutor
ENTERTAINING NEWS So, Ladies and Gentlemen...March is here, and believe it or not so is COVID-19 – still here, still involved in our lives. ARGH! I am so over this! I know, calm down and think positive. On a happier note, the Entertainers are putting on a play this month, in case you haven’t heard. If you haven’t gotten a seat assigned yet, check with me, Pat Dunning, at Saturday Morning Coffee or call, text or email me to see if there are any available. Hopefully, you will be one of the lucky ones to nab a seat at one of the three performances before they are sold out. Following the protocol of the pandemic, we are allowed thirty-six people per performance. See the ad for our play in another part of this issue of The Columns for particulars.
Now, for looking into a “crystal ball” part of my article:
So, Ladies and Gentlemen... here we are fifteen days into March, and I know that if you got to be in the audience for our play this year, you thoroughly enjoyed yourself – being transported back to the days of listening to the radio with the family. It was fun putting on these two “Fibber McGee and Molly” plays for Tara Woods. I want to thank all of those people who helped put together this year’s performance; without the great volunteers who live and play in our community, events like our play would not happen – thank you. Also, a thank you for coming to one of our performances. The actors appreciate your support, as do the rest of the Entertainers. For those who know about The Columns this is a refresher; for those who do not – the writers of articles for The Columns must write their article about a month before publication. This means for this event, our play, we are actually still in rehearsal, but the article must be submitted in order to be printed and ready for you to read on March 1st. This explains using my
crystal ball and seeing into the future. As to the future, our plans are to put on the play in 2022 that was supposed to be performed in 2020 – She was only marginally modest. We are hoping that this life of restrictions will be behind us like a very bad dream by the end of this year. Please keep your fingers crossed. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” Winston Churchill. Pat Dunning, Stage Manager for the Entertainers 239-240-5848 (can text this number) 239-599-4490 (must announce your name) pdunning46@gmail.com
LUNCH WITH AN 85-YEAR OLD One day I had lunch with some old friends. Jim, a short, balding golfer type, about eighty-five years old, came along with them; all in all, it was a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, my friends and I ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Jim who said, “A large piece of home-made apple pie, heated please.” I wasn’t sure my ears heard him right, and the others were aghast, When Jim continued, completely unabashed...”along with two large scoops of vanilla ice cream.” We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time, but when our orders were brought out, I didn’t enjoy eating mine. I couldn’t take my eyes off of Jim as I watched him savoring each bite of his pie a la mode. The other guys just grinned in disbelief as they silently ate their lunches. The next time I went out to eat, I called Jim and invited him to join me. I lunched on a white meat tuna sandwich, while he ordered a chocolate parfait. Since I was chuckling, he wanted to know if he amused me. I answered, “Yes, you certainly do, but you also
confuse me. How come you always order such rich desserts, while I feel like I must be sensible in my food choices?” He laughed and said, “I’m tasting all that is possible for me to taste. I try to eat the food I need and do the things I should in order to stay healthy, but life’s too short, my friend. I hate missing out on something good. This year I realized how old I was. (He grinned) I’ve never been this old before, so, while I’m still here, I’ve decided it’s time to try all those things that, for years, I’ve been ignoring.” He continued, “I haven’t smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I haven’t fished. There are more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead. There are too many golf courses I haven’t played. I’ve not laughed at all the jokes. I’ve missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.” “I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace. I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want
un-timed long-distance calls to the one I love the most. I haven’t cried at all the movies yet or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.” “So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I’d say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart’s desire. I had that final piece of pie before my life expired.” With that, I called the waitress over. “I’ve changed my mind,” I said: “I want what he’s having, only add some more whipped cream!” Live well, love much, and laugh often – be happy and enjoy doing whatever your heart desires. You only go around once on this crazy planet. Be mindful that happiness isn’t based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we like, respect, and enjoy spending time with. Contributed by Mike Renzulli
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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.
RED HAT LUNCHEON Tuesday, March 2nd, 1:00 PM, at Sea-Craft Tiki Bar, 3440 Marinatown Lane, off of Hancock Bridge Parkway. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. Also, you can call me, Patty Sparany, at 239-652-3869.
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SHUFFLEBOARD If anyone is interested in playing Horse Collar on Mondays at 10:00 AM, the cost is $1.00 per player (to be given away as prizes). Anyone can play. The Tuesday and Friday leagues began in January 2021. Call Ken Atkinson at 815-970-0467 if you have any questions.
Estate Planning for Blended Families
If you’re in a blended family, you’re already aware of the emotional and financial issues involved in your daily life. But what about the future? When it’s time to do your estate planning – and it’s never too soon for that – you’ll need to be aware of the entanglements and complexities that can get in the way of your vision for leaving the legacy you desire. You can take comfort in knowing that you’re far from alone. More than half of married or cohabiting couples with at least one living parent, or parent-in-law, and at least one adult child, have a “step-kin” relationship, according to a study from researchers at the University of Massachusetts and other schools. That’s a lot of estate-planning issues. Nonetheless, the task does not have to be overwhelming – as long as you put sufficient time and thought into it. Here are some ideas that may help: • Seek fairness – but be flexible. Even in a nonblended family, it’s not always easy to be as equitable as you’d like in your estate plans – too often, someone feels they have been treated unfairly. In a blended family, these problems can be exacerbated: Will biological children feel cheated? Will stepchildren? Keep this in mind: Fair is not always equal – and equal is not always fair. When deciding how to divide your assets, you’ll need to make some judgment calls after carefully evaluating the needs of all your family members. There’s no guarantee that everyone will be satisfied, but you’ll have done your best. • Communicate your wishes clearly. When it comes to estate planning, the best surprise is no surprise – and that’s especially true in a blended family. Even if you’re the one creating your estate plans, try to involve other family members – and make your wishes and goals clear. You don’t have to be specific down to the last dollar, but you should provide a pretty good overall outline. • Consider establishing a revocable living trust. Everyone’s situation is different, but many blended families find that, when making estate plans, a simple will is not enough. Consequently, you may want to establish a revocable living trust, which gives you much more control than a will when it comes to carrying out your wishes. Plus, because you have transferred your assets to the trust, you are no longer technically the owner of these assets, so there’s no reason for a court to get involved, which means your estate can likely avoid the time-consuming, expensive and very public process of probate. • Choose the right trustee. If you do set up a living trust, you’ll also need to name a trustee – someone who manages the assets in the trust. Married couples often serve as co-trustees, but this can result in tensions and disagreements. As an alternative, you can hire a professional trustee – someone with the time, experience and neutrality to make appropriate decisions and who can bring new ideas to the process. Above all else, make sure you have the right estate-planning team in place. You’ll certainly need to work with an attorney, and you may also want to bring in your tax advisor and financial professional. Estate planning can be complex – especially with a blended family – and you’ll want to make the right moves, right from the start.
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SCAVENGER HUNT!!! Your Tara Woods Homeowners Association invites you to a scavenger hunt in our Columns!! 20 benefits of being a member of the TWHA are sprinkled around in this month and next month’s The Columns. Write them down and when you find all 20, get them to any board member (or drop them off at my house- 19530 Charleston Circle) and you will be placed in a drawing with any others who find all 20 answers. Two winners will receive a free membership!! If you have any questions, call Eileen Robinson, at 315-297-2793.
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TARA WOODS BINGO PROTOCOL Because we want everyone who wants to play Bingo to feel safe, and, more importantly, to BE safe, Bingo at Tara Woods will follow the CDC Guidelines and Hometown America’s requirements pertaining to the Clubhouse. These restrictions will be strictly adhered to and there will be no exceptions!
• Tables will be sanitized prior to admission. • All workers will wear masks and gloves. • There will be only one (1) entry door and it will open at 5:45 PM. • Maximum people allowed in the hall is 50, including workers. • Temperatures will be taken at the door. Anyone with a temperature over 100.4 degrees will not be admitted.
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Tara Woods Ice Cream Social Everyone’s Welcome We look Forward to seeing you! SUNDAY, APRIL 4TH - 6:30 PM DRIVE THRU - CLUBHOUSE GRAB - N - GO ICE CREAM SPONSORED BY HOMETOWN AMERICA HOSTED BY BILL BLACK & FRIENDS
• Everyone must wear a mask when not in their seat at their table. • Only residents of Tara Woods can play. Visitors and/or guests are not allowed. • Proof of residency will be required at the door, such as your Tara Woods name tag or Florida ID showing your street address in Tara Woods. • Tables and chairs have been arranged to provide for social distancing and must not be moved or changed. • Due to the limited seating, there will be no saving seats for anyone. • There will be no concessions for now, but you may bring your own snacks and beverages. If anyone refuses to comply with these provisions, they will be asked to leave. Should they refuse to leave and cannot be persuaded to do so by others, the Bingo session will be terminated, and the hall will be vacated. No refunds will be given. These are very trying times and many of us are ready for something to change. If we all do our part and follow these guidelines, we can stay safe and have some fun. If you have any questions, call Polly Brown at 239-246-2391.
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SPORTS, CARDS, and CRAFTS TENNIS NEWS BE SURE TO CHECK THE TENNIS BULLETIN BOARD ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS GOING ON WITH ALL TENNIS ACTIVITIES.
TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Because of the continuing precautions being taken due to COVID-19, we have not had our usual monthly Tennis Association Meetings. Our last meeting was February 23rd, 2020; therefore, there is nothing new to report.
MISC. NEWS
As a reminder, we have “open mixed doubles tennis” from 9:00 – 10:30 AM every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. All skill levels are welcome to join us on the courts. If you have an interest in tennis, stop by the courts and check it out. Personally, I enjoy this “open” tennis time as you get to play with people who have very different skills. You might play against someone who has a great serve, or a great angle shot, or even a frustrating drop shot (you know who you are!). You have to learn to adapt to everyone’s different tennis style – which makes for an interesting day on the courts. If you are reading this Tennis article and you have any information you would like to share for a future issue of The Columns, please let me know. Our readers may be interested in what you have to say. – Linda Engel
TENNIS LEAGUES
There is nothing new to report this month for any of the leagues.
Please note that the women still get together to play tennis on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 10:30 AM. If you are new to Tara Woods and want to learn about our team, come on out to the tennis courts on one of those days. – Linda Engel
TWIT
(Tara Woods Inter - Community Tennis) TWIT is played every Thursday morning at 10:30 AM using all four courts. Because we presently have five groups involved in TWIT, one group begins their match at 8:30 AM. The group that starts at 8:30 AM is set up on a rotating basis so each week a different group has that early time slot. TWIT is designed for intermediate tennis players and is organized and run by Dick Heffron and Mike Renzulli. I especially enjoy my Thursday morning tennis and want to thank both Dick and Mike for their efforts in running this tennis program. – Linda Engel
ROUND ROBINS
The second Round Robin of the 2020-2021 tennis season was held on January 24th. Only 8 tennis players participated in the event. We are trying to get more players to come out for the Round Robins. If anyone would like to offer ideas to make the event more attractive to sign up more players, this would be welcomed. Of course, we assume not everyone will agree with any set schedule, but anything that would get more players to sign up would help. The next Round Robin was scheduled for February 28th. That will leave just one more Round Robin in March for this tennis season. Another option would be to have anybody think of a different type of event like TWIT which could be played on a different day. We are open for your ideas. – Dale Holat, Round Robin Coordinator Submitted by Linda Engel
EXERCISE FOR SENIORS CURTIS IS BACK & HE IS LOOKING FOR YOU!! Now is the time to get up and get going again. This is a total body workout that can be done standing or sitting down. It includes stretching, balance, cardio and light weights. Give it a try nothing to lose and may even gain some muscle. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the clubhouse at 8:00 AM. Any questions, please contact at Barb Simonson 541-840-4430.
ANNIE IS BACK! AQUA ZUMBA will be held @ 9:00 am (weather permitting) in the exercise pool until April 19th. Come and join in the fun, laughter and exercise. Any questions call Annie @ 716-381-7590 Facebook (like) my page, Zumba for updates!
WATER VOLLEYBALL!
WATER AEROBICS
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 at 541-840-4430.
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 at 239-731-1797.
Thursdays & Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM
8:00 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
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2 Fibber Mcgee and Molly Radio Plays “MONEY IN A SHOE BOX” originally aired January 18, 1949 AND “CENSUS ENUMERATOR” originally aired April 4, 1950
DATES EVENING SHOWS Friday, March 12 at 7pm Saturday, March 13 at 7pm Doors open at 6:30pm MATINEE SHOW Sunday, March 14 at 2pm Doors open at 1:30pm $8.00 Donation
Tickets and seat selection will be sold by performance No food or drinks allowed NO TICKET SALES AT DOOR Tickets available during Saturday Coffee Starting February 20, 2021 or call Pat Dunning 239-240-5848
COVID RULES APPLY Face masks are required Temperature will be taken Social Distancing Audience limited to 36 people per performance Tara Woods residents only
ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP FOR THE THREE PERFORMANCES: Molly is played by three different people on the three performances
Announcer is played by three different people on the three performances
Polly Brown…………………..Molly McGee (Friday)
Linda Kasdorf…….…Announcer (Friday)
Eileen Robinson…………....Molly McGee (Saturday)
Mary Bucceri………..Announcer (Saturday)
Gwen Engel Windancer…Molly McGee (Sunday)
Sue Yohn.……….….…Announcer (Sunday)
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ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES It seems really strange that there won’t be a big St. Patrick’s Day party – again this year. Let’s hope by March of 2022, we can once again celebrate with a corned beef and cabbage dinner, singing our favorite Irish songs and dancing the night away decked out in our finest green attire. With any luck, we may even be able to ring in the New Year with whatever the “new” New Year’s party may look like. In the meantime, let’s wear our masks, maintain social distancing, get vaccinated and do our part to eradicate this virus as quickly as possible. The Board of Directors would like to see you out “Dancing and Singing in the Streets” on Saturday, March 27th. Food tickets are being sold for Pulled Pork or Chicken, and a DJ will be playing dance music, as well as karaoke. This will be held in the Craft Building parking lot on
Shiloh; so, get your food tickets or just come to enjoy the music and get out of the house for a few hours for some fresh air, fun and fellowship. Bill Black & Friends will be offering a free Ice Cream Social on Sunday, April 4th. Top off your Easter dinner with an ice cream sundae at the drive-thru at the Clubhouse. See the article in this month’s issue of The Columns for the details. Put Monday, May 31st, on your calendar for a Memorial Day drive-thru dinner hosted by Bill and the Dog Park Club. Watch for more information in the April issue of The Columns. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding the events, at this time or in the future. Janet Daly, Activities Coordinator janetdaly@yahoo.com 239-567-2285
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BEST EVER SENIOR CITIZEN JOKE A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor and says, “Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get started.” Her neighbor asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” The Little silver haired lady says, “According to the picture on the box, it’s a rooster.” Her neighbor decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table. He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, “First of all, no matter what we do, we’re not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster.” He take her hand and says, “Secondly, I want you to relax. Let’s have a nice cup of tea, and then,” he said with a deep sigh....
“Let’s put all the Corn Flakes back in the box.”
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BIRTHDAYS IN MARCH 1 Tricia Brown, Paul Loud 3 Thomas Bardar 4 Coleen Goresh, Warren Lundmark, Cookie Wilczek 5 Marcia Duda 6 Rich Girty, Tami Hall 7 Pat Adriance 8 Betsy Courtney, Lyle LeClair, Barbara Stickles 9 Lin Anders, Linda Beaulieu, Jan Dumka, Fred Miller 10 George D’Alessandro, Paul Roderick, Gary Sponseller 11 Glen Fisher, Peg Gamble, Carolyn Key, Bill LaFontaine, Donna Mallinson 14 Trish Bendon, Annie Matthias 15 Barbara Werner-Lubich 16 Ellie Hubbs, Donna Phillips 17 Tiff Crimmins, Ray Flynn, Ann Sluiter, Andy Vanderplaats 18 Diane Finnemore, Louise Hardy,
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Kathi Mulvihill, Linda Ulinski Rachelle DellaRocca, Lou Dunning, Earl Heller, Gary Stein Aaron Homrighouse, Mary LeClair, Bob Polenska Jim Cawlfield, Ron Flobeck, Tom Mallinson, Bob Schnepp Janet Daly, Tom Guck, Rudy Hamilton, Frank Moore, Ron Proulx, Dave Sharp Joanne Bigold, Donna DeMarco Alice Loveday, Yvonne Young Sandy Whitaker Shirley Diaz Scott Bell Patty Cusella, Howard Gross, Susan Van Sickle Casey Glandorf, Roy Ohmes, Dorothy Tarbutton Frankie Lindon Dot DeSalvo, 91 Yrs., Florence Jacobs, Dolores Paeth, 92 Yrs.
Happy Anniversary ANNIVERSARIES IN MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 12 16 17 20 21 23
Janet & Steve Keirn Ann Sluiter & William Sandell Denise & John Padgett Cookie & Gerry Wilczek Barbara & Wayne Adriance Frankie & David Lindon Sharon & Roy Moorhead Sue Muscato & Ron Selvaggio Val & Paul Roderick Earl Heller & Joe Macri Jane & John Maher Paula & Ed Bartholomew Doris & Jim Brockmeyer Linda & Joe Parise
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Aileen & Ken Reese Lesley & Denis Krauss, Lynn & Jeff Lessmiller, Anne & Wayne Wolski Cindy & Jerry McKay Karla & Steve Zingre Joan & Billie Wade Contact Sue Clark 412-780-3584 or randsclark@verizon.net before March 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in April 2021
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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 OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WILL PICK THEM UP WHY? – REVENUE FROM THE CANS HELP FUND YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECYCLING BY “CANS TO THE CURB” IT IS GOOD FOR US AND OUR ENVIRONMENT CANS TO THE CURB!!!
RECYCLING 101 When in Doubt – Throw it out! No Styrofoam! Especially NO plastic bags! They can be deposited at Publix in the green bins outside as well as Styrofoam egg cartons. Did you know soda cans can be picked up on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month by volunteers? They are sold and the money helps fund OUR Homeowners Association. Did you know, that if you include an unrecyclable item in your bin, the recyclers must go through it by hand and pull them out, otherwise the entire load goes in the trash! Approved recyclables include: • Paper - (excluding shredded, waxed, metallic or soiled). • Cardboard - (excluding those with a waxed coating). • Plastic - (excludes plastic bags, styrofoam, hazardous materials). • Glass - green, brown and clear are all acceptable. • Cans - Aluminum or steel (tin) - Homeowners Association will also pick up your aluminum cans on the 1st and 3rd, Saturday of the month curbside. For additional information, go to: http://leegov.com/solidwaste/residential/recycling
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SHILOH SPEAKS Can’t believe it’s March already. To think, by the time you get this March segment of Shiloh Speaks, we went through 59-60 days this year, which brings us about 306-305 days left in 2021.
YIKES!
As we are all aware, most of us are still calling or trying online to get an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “BE PATIENT!” So, how many of you got through? Thank goodness as being a fourfooted furry friend, I can get a rabies shot faster than getting vaccinated for this virus and eliminate phone and computer inputs. Somehow, by finally getting through is just like winning the lottery, but it’s a health issue instead. Once again, I stress “BE PATIENT” and “GOOD LUCK”! But somehow, I predict that once we get our COVID-19 vaccination we are all going to wind up getting a yearly shot for this virus, just like the flu vaccine. “WHAT DO YOU THINK?” How did you like last month’s Super Bowl? Did you eat too many snacks or pizza or even chicken wings? It was good to see we haven’t lost this professional pasttime sport event, but it was close. I hope everyone followed the COVID-19 guidelines though. Anyway, in this segment of “Shiloh Speaks”, I’ll cover a few highlights in March, so you can be aware, “In like a lion – Out like a Lamb”. First of all, a reminderthat on Sunday, March 14th, we are going to spring ahead. This means we once again, bringing out our chairs, stepstools, ladders, anything that we may need to reach our clocks (to set them) one hour ahead. “DARN! There goes my EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP!” Remember last month – on February 2nd, Ground Hog Day? Unfortunately, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so we have six more weeks of winter. Somehow, since we live in Florida, like I stated before, we may have a different outlook on his forecast. The sad part for us Floridians, we have the reality of Hurricane Season from June 1st to November 30th, but I don’t want to go into this point at this given moment. Now, of course, March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. As years pass from Bailey (who put his paw in the past segments) I took over and I’m “STILL LOOKING” for “LUCKY” the leprechaun, along with that “POT OF GOLD”, at the end of the rainbow, and where do I wind up? At Publix Supermarket – buying my box of LUCKY CHARMS cereal. Oh well, at least they are still magically delicious. Ah, March is the third month of the year and named after Mars, the Roman “God of War”. In the Julian and Gregorian calendar, it is the second of seven months to have a length of 31 days in the Northern Hemisphere. Meteorological beginning, spring occurs on the first day of March, even though we celebrate the first day of spring, either in areas north of the equator or
astronomical spring starts on the equinox in March, which is on March 19, 20, or 21. Birth flower of March is the Daffodil. Well, my time is up for this segment of “Shiloh Speaks”. Be sure to pick up after us. It’s “YOUR TARA WOODS. KEEP IT CLEAN!”
Just a few March monthly holidays and observances: Women’s History Month Deaf History Month National Craft Month Optimism Month Honor Society Awareness Month National Foreign Language Month Irish American Heritage Month Happy Tails, Shiloh
P.S. I’d like to mention, I lost my golf cart buddy, Cody, who went on his own happy trail, who died of a stroke on January 28th, at the age of fifteen years. I leave him this poem (and those who had or have lost a furry companion). Have you a dog (or other living creature) in Heaven, Lord? And do you pet it’s head? Does he or she sit up and beg each night before he or she goes to bed? Does he or she look up with shining eyes when he or she sees YOUR smiling face? Does he or she wag their stubby little tail when he wants to run a race? Have you a dog (cat) in Heaven, Lord? Is there room for just one more? ‘Cause my little dog (cat) died today; please take him or her into Heaven, Lord, and keep him or her there for me. Just feed, pet, and love him or her, Lord. That’s all he or she will ask of Thee. ‘Til next month. The Road to my Heart is paved in Paw Prints. Shiloh
AND THEN IT IS WINTER This is right on the nose... read it slowly... I don’t know who wrote it, but I am guessing it was a senior!!! I first started reading this email and was reading fast until I reached the third sentence. I stopped and started over, reading slower and thinking about every word. This email is very thought-provoking. Makes you stop and think. AND THEN IT IS WINTER You know... time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise... how did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is... my friends are retired and getting grey... they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me... but, I see the great change... not like the
ones that I remember who were young and vibrant... but, like me, their age is beginning to show, and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we’d be. Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it’s mandatory! Cause if I don’t, on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit! And so... now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did! But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I’m not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it’s over on this earth... it’s NOT over. A new adventure will begin! Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn’t done... things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I’m happy to have done. It’s all in a lifetime.
So, if you’re not in your winter yet... let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life, please do it quickly! Don’t put things off too long! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember... and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past! “Life” is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY! HAVE A GREAT DAY! Contributed by Donna Erhardt
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TARA WOODS 2020-2021 DIRECTORY INFORMATION Please review your information in the directory and email any additions, corrections and/or changes to haywood.gandy@gmail.com. Subject: Tara Woods 2020-2021 Directory Updates. It is important that you include your Lot #, Name, Address, Telephone Number(s), and your Home State. New residents, name changes / corrections, phone number additions / changes, misc. changes, property sold, Sunshine Sympathy and deletions are updated and published in monthly editions of The Columns. The Columns are available on the Tara Woods website. www.twhoa.net. Thank you, Community Directory Manager Haywood Gandy, 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot #643, Telephone (cell phone) 603-557-8335. TARA WOODS COLUMNS
Residents Name
Lot #
Telephone Number
BOYER, Clint & Suzanne
19708 Charleston Circle
76
239-220-6121
Home State TX/IL
BRUNNER, Cookie
19338 Amelia Road
625
513-233-8289
NY
New Resident
CRAIG, Renee
19296 Potomac Circle
682
609-841-2499
NJ
New Resident
HANSEN, Nannette
19635 Charleston Circle
24
720-363-0527
CO
New Resident
LEWIS, Doug
19296 Potomac Circle
682
609-820-2290
NJ
New Resident
MELANI, Lori
19459 Charleston Circle
160
757-920-1595
VA
New Resident
RESH, Dick & Jean
19679 Pandora Circle
419
PA
New Resident
TURNER, Mark
19635 Charleston Circle
24
215-582-9811 (D) 267-438-2279 (J) 239-770-2969
NY
New Resident
Status
COMMENT
New Resident
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CORRECTIONS / CHANGES TO THE 2020 ‐ 2021 RESIDENT DIRECTORY (MARCH 2021) Residents Name
Residents Address
Lot #
Telephone Number
AHLERS, Pam
2609 Macon Circle
229
612-242-1515
Home State MN
ANDREWS, Andy
2834 Darwin Street
507
239-997-2216
IL
Addition
GLASGOW, Rick & Linda
2834 Darwin Street
507
612-791-9109 (L)
MN
LYNES, Anne "Nina"
2813 Orlenes Street
347
413-548-5880
MA
Addition Resident Not in the Directory Change
MARCIL, Ghislain
3022 Tara Lakes Circle
586
819-431-8587
CAN
Change
Name Correction
SWARTZ, Robin
19739 Pandora Circle
433
239-599-8184
OH
Change
Phone Number Change
Status
COMMENT
Change
New Address Phone Number Addition To Be Published - 2021-2022 Directory Resident Name Update
TARA WOODS RESIDENT PROPERTIES SOLD ‐ REMOVE FROM 2020 ‐ 2021 DIRECTORY (MARCH 2021) Residents Name
Residents Address
Lot #
Telephone Number
AHLERS, Pam
19459 Charleston Circle
160
612-242-1515
BURNS, Walter & Suaanne (Deceased) CHICK, Jean
19338 Amelia Road
625
19708 Charleston Circle
76
239-543-5397 703568-8988 (Cell) 239-470-7536
EHRMANTRAUT, Jack & Jo
19679 Pandora Circle
419
LATIMER, Ralph & Nancy
19635 Charleston Circle
WHITACRE, William & Jeannette
19296 Potomac Circle
Residents Name
Home State MN
Status
COMMENT
Property Sold
VA
Property Sold
OK
Property Sold
614-507-2588 (Jo)
OH
Property Sold
24
239-731-0833
MA
Property Sold
682
239-543-6830
NY
Property Sold
She has moved to a new address (see above) Removed from - 2020-2021 Directory Removed from - 2020-2021 Directory Removed from - 2020-2021 Directory Removed from - 2020-2021 Directory Removed from - 2020-2021 Directory
TARA WOODS 2020‐2021 RESIDENT DIRECTORY SUNSHINE / SYMPATHY (MARCH 2021) Residents Address
Lot #
Telephone Number
Home State
Status
DAVIS, Bette
2857 Orlenes Street
358
815-999-2329
IL
Deceased
LORING, Bob
19643 Charleston Circle
25
239-567-1773
MA
Deceased
WATSON, Evelyn
19711 Pandora Circle
426
239-543-8738
MI
Deceased
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LAUGHING MATTERS Retarded Grandparents Contributed by Susan Capps
After summer vacation, a teacher asked her your pupils how they spent their holiday away from school. One child wrote the following: We always used to spend summers with grandma and Grandpa. They used to live in a big brick house, but Grandpa got retarded and moved to Florida,
They go to a building called a wrecked center, but they must have got it fixed because it is all okay now, and do exercises there. There is a swimming pool too where they all jump up and down with hats on. At their gate, there is a doll house with a little old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody can escape. Sometimes they sneak out. They go cruising in their golf carts. Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And, they eat the same thing every night: Early Birds.
Some of the people can’t get out past the man in the doll house. The ones who do get out, bring food back to the wrecked center and call in pot luck. My Grandma says that Grandpa worked all his life to earn his retardment and says I should work hard so I can be retarded someday too. When I earn my retardment, I want to be the man in the doll house. Then I will let people out so they can visit their grandchildren.
ON THE FIRST DAY, GOD CREATED THE DOG On the first day, God created the dog and said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.” The dog said, “That’s a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I’ll give you back the other ten?” And God saw it was good. On the second day, God created the monkey and said, “Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I’ll give you a twenty-year life span.” The monkey said, “Monkey tricks for twenty years? That’s a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the dog did?” And God again saw it was good. On the third day, God created the cow and said,
“You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer’s family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.” The cow said, “That’s kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. How about twenty and I’ll give back the other forty?” And God agreed it was good. On the fourth day, God created humans and said, “Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I’ll give you twenty years.” But the human said, “Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?” “Okay,” said God, “You asked for it.”
So that is why for our first twenty years, we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next forty years, we slave in the sun to support our family. For the next ten years, we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last ten years, we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone. Life has now been explained to you. There is no need to thank me for this valuable information. I’m doing it as a public service. If you are looking for me, I will be on the front porch...
SIX LITTLE STORIES WITH LOTS OF MEANINGS 1. Once all villagers decided to pray for rain. 5. We see the world suffering, but still, we get On the day of prayer, all the people gathered, married and have children. That is love. but only one boy came with an umbrella. That is faith. 6. On an old man’s shirt was written a sentence “I am not 80 years old; I am sweet 16 with 64 2. When you throw babies in the air, they laugh years of experience.” That is attitude. because they know you will catch them. That is trust. Have a happy day and live 3. Every night we go to bed without any assurance of being alive the next morning, but still we set alarms to wake up. That is hope. 4. We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future. That is confidence.
your life like these six stories. Remember - Good friends are the rare jewels of life, difficult to find and impossible to replace!
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MIDWEST CLUB NEWS Yes, Tara Woods, the Midwest Club still exists. For those of you who are new to the community, this club is for any Tara Woods residents who reside or resided in the Midwestern states. It also includes any states that do not fit into the category of the Mid-Atlantic States, New York/New Jersey, New England, or Canada. The purpose of the club is to give people an opportunity to get together at the Clubhouse and socialize once a month. Additionally, the Midwest Club works with various groups in need such as Hearts and Homes for Veterans and the Gabriel House. Additionally, the club may plan a party for the community such as New Year’s Eve. To join the club, just show up at the first meeting of the year. All meetings and activities are posted in the Clubhouse on the bulletin board. However, this year has been like no other. At this point in time, the Midwest Club remains in limbo, as do so many of the other clubs and activities at Tara Woods. The hope is that as people get vaccinated and “herd immunity” is obtained, the Midwest Club will be able to reconvene in October of 2021. In order for this to occur, the Midwest Club will need volunteers to take over the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The three-year term of
office is complete in April 2021 for the current board. These officer positions can be shared with another person. Remember, many hands make light work. Guidance and assistance will be provided by the current board to make the transition as smooth as possible. If you are interested, please contact Rick or Shelly Lubich, Bobbie Mester, Debbie Polenska or Peggy Gamble. We hope you are all staying safe and healthy as we navigate through this new world. Debbie Polenska Co-Secretary
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CLUBHOUSE MINISTRIES Contingent upon the Clubhouse reopening fully 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
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THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONTINGENT ON THE CLUBHOUSE REOPENING FULLY 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 Room.
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.
PICKLEBALL To all new and existing residents. Looking to get some exercise and have some fun at the same time? Come join us for Pickleball! It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. Current open play times are at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM every day. Come down to the courts and say hello. We would be happy to teach you how to play the game. There are paddles available in the storage container in front of the courts and the balls are located on the door of each court. Proper footwear is required. Join in on the fun! For further information contact Diane Gibson at 603-244-0536 or at dmg9548@gmail.com
LINE DANCING
Line Dance Class Come join us for lots of fun and great exercise! Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Clubhouse. Barb Goodhue 517-404-8063
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.
50¢ to buy in, but offers some “big” prize money!
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
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 543-6295 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
PING PONG
Looking for Players!
Remember those days playing ping pong as a kid? You can still play today! Please join us on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Clubhouse. Masks are required, but the laughs are free. For further information contact Norm Libby at 239-246-3510.
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
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.
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)(win-
MAH JONGG
ner-take-all each game)
CONTRACT RUMMY (similar to Aggravation)
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.
(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.
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.
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. Bonnie Abend
SHUFFLEBOARD
If anyone is interested in playing Horse Collar on Mondays at 10:00 AM, the cost is $1.00 per player (to be given away as prizes). Anyone can play. The Tuesday and Friday leagues began in January. Call Ken Atkinson at 815-970-0467 if you have any questions.
HORSESHOES Every Friday at 1:00 PM At the Horseshoe Pits. Come join us for fun and laughs.
YOGA
Please check with the clubhouse for information on YOGA classes.
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I hope everyone and all of your loved ones are well. It appears unsure what the next few months will bring. Hopefully by the end of summer we will have a much better idea of how next “season” will look. I will keep everyone informed Please take time to visit the Butterfly Garden. Linda & John Hoos continue to do such a great job.
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from the mud which they pass to the female thru mating; these nutrients help increase the chance of passing their genes to another generation. As Linda likes to say, “Life is constantly going on in the Butterfly Garden; it’s a wonderful thought and we are lucky if we get to see it.” Stay Safe. Rachelle DellaRocca 239-322-6386
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If you look closely in the Butterfly Garden, you can see the larva on the various leaves of the special plants chosen for this reason and even get a glimpse of the pupa. All of the plants in the Butterfly Garden are chosen specifically for the butterflies needs in the different stages of their life. Even the muddy fountain is chosen specifically, since butterflies (mostly male butterflies) get nutrients
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What to plant
Annuals: Plant heat tolerant annuals for color such as crossandra, gazania, melampodium, and zinnia, that will last into fall. Bulbs: Plant gladiola corms 6” apart and 4” deep and stake as they grow. Plant caladiums for a showy tropical display all summer. Herbs: In addition to their culinary
value, many herbs are ornamental and attract butterflies to the garden. Vegetables: Warm season crops, such as sweet corn, cucumber, watermelon, and pepper, should be planted now for late spring harvest.
What to do
Trees and shrubs: Prune when new growth begins after the end of the dormant season. To guard next season’s blooms, begin pruning after the last flowers fade but before new buds set. Mulch: Renew or add mulch in landscape beds to reduce weeds and retain moisture. Fertilize lawns: If not done in February, fertilize lawns this month. Pests: Monitor landscape plants for insects, especially for the presence of aphids on tender new growth. Insects become more active during warm weather.
SPRING FLING !!!!!!!!!!!! DANCING AND SINGING IN THE STREET SATURDAY, MARCH 27th 4 - 7 PM. LOCATED IN THE CRAFT PARKING LOT D. J. AND KARAOKE
Sunday
POTATO, BAKED BEANS AND PICKLE SPEAR PRETZELS AND CHEESE NACHOS
TARA WOODS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
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8:00AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.
8:30 AM -11:30 AM PLAY REHEARSAL
10:00 AM LINE DANCING
8 8:30 AM -11:30 AM PLAY REHEARSAL
15 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS
2:00 PM ENTERTAINERS SHOW
1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL
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PULLED BBQ PORK OR CHICKEN
Thursday
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SPRING FLING EATS !!!!!!!
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10:00 AM SHUFFLE BOARD
8:00AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.
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1:00 PM -3:00 PM TABLE TENNIS
10:00 AM LINE DANCING
1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL
6:45 PM BINGO
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11 1:00 PM -3:00 PM TABLE TENNIS
10:00 AM LINE DANCING
10:00 AM SHUFFLE BOARD
1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL
10:00 AM SHUFFLE BOARD
6:45 PM BINGO
7:00 PM DRESS REHEARSAL
10:00 AM LINE DANCING
16 8:00AM EXERCISE FOR SRS. 10:00 AM LINE DANCING
17 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS St. Patrick's Day
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Excerpts from the University of Florida Gardening Calendar available online.
Tuesday
1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL
1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL
Fertilize: palms and ornamental shrubs if not done last month. Choose a fertilizer based on each plant’s needs. Examine lawns for problems: Identify damaging insects and spot treat early to prevent widespread damage. Rule out cultural problems, such as irrigation failure, before treatment. Tropical and subtropical fruits: Add variety and interest to the landscape and table with exotic fruits.
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7:45 AM COFFEE 8:45 AM GENERAL MEETING ALUMINUM CAN PICK-UP DAY
13 7:45 AM COFFEE 8:45 AM GENERAL MEETING 7:00 PM ENTERTAINERS SHOW
20 7:45 AM COFFEE 8:45 AM GENERAL MEETING ALUMINUM CAN PICK-UP DAY Spring begins
27 7:45 AM COFFEE 8:45 AM GENERAL MEETING 4:00 PM -7:00 PM SPRING FLING
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