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I have enjoyed my working relationship with many Delturians over the last twenty years while being a member of The Tower staff. Sadly many of these folks are no longer with us. As my retirement rapidly approaches I would like to thank my co-editor, friend, support system, and all around wonderful person, Ginnie Benjamins for all her hard work. I would also be very remiss if I did not thank Gerry Benjamins, the guy that “taught me all I know”, and stood by me through numerous computer glitches and crashes. Photos on this page and articles throughout this issue are “some of my favorite things” from my years as editor.

Doris Meyer

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From the President’s Desk Greetings everyone and welcome to summer! As we wrap up Memorial Day and step into the hottest months of the year, I just want to take a moment to remind each of you to take care of yourselves in the heat. Dress comfortably, drink plenty of ﬂuids, and try to avoid any strenuous work or exercise during the heat of the day. We have FIVE pools. Take a break with a swim, ﬁnd a lounge chair and read a book. Please remember to obey all the rules at whatever pool you visit to keep it safe for everyone. Evenings during the summer are also a great time to go “golf

cart cruising”. The cooler air feels great after the hot afternoon sun. As always, please remember to obey stop signs and signal your intent to turn. And of course, make sure the person behind the wheel is a licensed driver. If you are heading out on an extended vacation, secure your home before you depart. Double-check and make sure you’ve locked ALL your doors and windows. Check your utilities and especially your air conditioning unit. Seek the help of a neighbor or friend to watch your place. If you are leaving a vehicle behind, make sure it is also locked. While much of this is common sense,

police ofﬁcers over the years have told me of many instances where a door or window was missed, leading to the inevitable theft of valuables. “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Finally, don’t forget we have two fun activities planned by our entertainment committee during June and August. The excitement never stops here in Del Tura. Please be safe and healthy whatever you do. From my vantage point, it’s just another day in paradise! Dave Adams HOA President

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Dave Adams President (2019)

Sandra Boykin Director (2020)

Don Dowell Vice-President (2018)

Bette Ewing-Cheney Director (2019)

Michelle Gallo Secretary (2020)

Joyce Lienert Director (2019)

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Peter Decker has retired from the LAPD after thirty years working as a homicide detective. He and his wife Rina have relocated to a small town in upstate New York to the town of Greenbury to be closer to their children and grandchildren. When Pete retired he was a lieutenant and now has joined the small police department in Greenbury as a detective, and he is ﬁnding the changes in his job now as to what he did in LA somewhat boring, but then the action begins. First he and his partner, a young man recently graduated from Harvard and very wealthy to boot, are summoned to the local cemetery where things have happened at a mausoleum. Decker and his new partner Tyler McAdams begin to check

things out and discover a robbery from the mausoleum. Then, during the investigation they are called to a murder scene of a young female student from the local college. The plot thickens and Decker finds his adrenaline flowing again as he is now working an active case like in the “old days”. Then a second murder occurs when a man they are looking into in connection with the female murder is also murdered. There is a huge difference in age between the partners and a vast difference in economic status as well, but they begin to gel as a team and start to make some headway. As they follow leads things become more complex, adding an international flavor to the investigation and they need to uncover the “client” who was the recipient of the illegal goods garnered by the two deceased. Their lives

I need to say right up front that I have not been a “died in the wool” fan of James Patterson, unlike many of my reader friends. Well, this one grabbed me right away and kept me reading. NYPD Red based in Manhattan has a new case on its hands, when a movie starlet is killed while attending a movie premiere and a necklace valued in the millions is stolen. Investigators, Detective Zach Jordan and his partner, Kylie MacDonald are assigned to the case. While pursuing “who done

it” killers they go from celebrity penthouses to the criminal underworld. Early on they meet with Leopold Bassett and his brother, Maxwell Bassett - jeweler to the stars. The brothers have a business in design and sales of high priced jewelry items and Max created the missing piece of jewelry. Kylie’s estranged ( drug addict) husband Spence is missing and that is another bag of tricks. While she pursues her missing husband she ends up in Las Vegas. Pursing his whereabouts to his location leads to the occurrence of another murder. Murder continues but Zach and Kylie don’t give up in their search for justice.

Naturally you need to read this book for yourself to ﬁnd out what everything is all about...

Editors Note: The Tower welcomes reviews from our readers of books they have read. You can email them to moredor1034@aol.com or drop them off at the HOA office. You must supply your name upon submission but request that your name not be published.

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Mailbag Lorraine M. Cloutier The family of Lorraine M. Cloutier wish to thank Del Tura residents for their thoughts, prayers, cards and ﬂowers during her recent illness and passing. A special thank you to Rich Symes and the FISH organization for its help in providing Lorraine with the use of a walker when needed.

Lorraine was a very special wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be truly missed by all who were fortunate to know her and to be a part of her life. With Sincere Appreciation, Raymond Cloutier and Family, Claire and Don Mick  Thank You My sincere thanks to all my Del Tura friends for the cards, phone

calls and prayers directed my way due to my health issues and hospital stays. A very special thanks to FISH for their Easter basket, cards and prayers. All are greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Russ Hilbish

All is Well forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it always was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity.

What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. These words were penned by Henry Scott Holland a Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford. He lived from January 27,1847 until March 17, 1918.

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Don’t Let Your Investments Take A “Vacation” It’s summer again – time for many of us to take a break and possibly hit the open road. But even if you go on vacation, you won’t want your investments to do the same – in summertime or any other season. How can you help make sure your portfolio continues to work hard for you all year long? Here are a few suggestions: • Avoid owning too many “low growth” investments. As you know, different investments have different characteristics and can help you in different ways. For example, you typically own stocks because you want them to grow in value so that you can eventually sell them for a profit. Other investments, such as certificates of deposit (CDs), provide you with a regular source of income and stability of principal – two valuable contributions to your portfolio. However, investments like CDs don’t offer much in the way of growth. So if you own too many of them, you might be slowing your progress toward your important financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. You can maximize the productivity of your portfolio by owning a variety of investments – domestic stocks, international stocks, corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, CDs and more. How much of each investment should you own? The answer depends on a variety of fac tors, including your age, income, risk tolerance, family situation and specific objectives. Over time, your ideal investment mix may change, but you’ll likely need at least some growth potential at every stage of your life.

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Don’t let your portfolio go “unsupervised.” Your investment portfolio can be subject to “drift” if left alone for extended time periods. In fact, without your making any moves at all, your portfolio can move in directions that may not be favorable to you. Suppose you think your holdings should be made up of 70% stocks, but due to strong gains, your stocks now make up 80% of your portfolio. This develop- ment could lead to a risk level that feels uncomfortably high to you. That’s why you should review your portfolio at least once a year, possibly with the help of a financial professional, to check your progress and make adjustments as needed.

• Don’t stop at the nearest “resting place.” Some people hope that if they can get that one “winner,” they will triumph in the investment arena. But the ability to “get rich quick” is much more of a myth than a reality. True investment success typically requires patience, persistence and the resilience to continue investing even during market downturns.

In other words, investing is a long-term endeavor, and you need a portfolio that reflects this reality. The investment moves you make today may pay off for you decades from now. You need to establish your goals and keep them constantly in mind as you invest. And you will never really reach the end of your investment journey, because you’ll need to make choices and manage your portfolio throughout your retirement years. Hopefully, you will enjoy a pleasant vacation sometime this summer. But your investment portfolio shouldn’t take time off.

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

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Mister Fix-It By Jim Stenzel Over the years I’ve become quite aware that many homes here do not have gutters. For the vast majority of us that did not purchase our homes new, I can assure you that this was not how your home was delivered and set up! So, why were the gutters removed? The only explanation that seems to ﬁt is that the owners got tired of cleaning debris out of their gutters, or didn’t do it frequently enough to keep the downspouts clear so that the gutters backed up during rains. I’ve seen many cases of backed-up gutters leading to deterioration and rotting of eaves, or even roof leaks. Perhaps there is a line of thought reasoning that since our homes have no basements/ foundations, there is no point in channeling water away from the house. I think there are compelling reasons to keep your gutter

system in working order, or even upgrading it. Here are some common problems I’ve observed as I’ve worked under the homes in our community: openings in the vapor barrier (sometimes numerous, sometimes large); steel I-beams that are severely rusted; support piers (blocks) that are not touching the I-beams; tie-downs that have rusted away. In many cases, the ground is damp/wet under these homes, or shows signs of having been ﬂooded in the past. Extreme dampness under your home mixed with a compromised vapor barrier can lead to increased

humidity and moldy odors in your home, possibly degradation of your ﬂoors. Extreme

dampness of the soil hastens the deterioration of your tie-down anchors. Standing water under your home can lead to uneven settling of your support piers so that some may no longer be doing their job in supporting your home. Over time, water seeping under your home can move sand as well, making your crawlspace even tighter to work under. Some homes here are so low to the ground, it is necessary to dig shallow depressions under support beams in order to get past them. Of course, the grading of the land your home sits on

has a lot to do with water getting under your home, but the situation is exacerbated signiﬁcantly when all your roof water falls directly next to your skirting instead of being directed away from your house by a properly functioning gutter/downspout system. This is especially important if you have a home like mine, with a crawlspace that is below grade (whoever planned the homes to be situated like this should have their head examined). If you want to absolutely minimize such issues, and notice that your gutters overﬂow during heavy rains, you may want to consider having the gutters replaced with larger (deeper) gutters with correspondingly larger downspouts. This should assure that even during heavy rains, water is being directed away from your home as well as it can.

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Meet Your Neighbor

Bette Ewing Cheney, HOA Board Member

By Sue Dunigan One of the best things about living in Del Tura Golf & Country Club is all our wonderful neighbors and their lives impacting our own as we interact within our community. It is so interesting to learn about where they have come from and the things that they have done. I know you will enjoy this brief interview with Bette and understand a bit more why she gives so freely of her time and energy to make life better for all of us. I asked Bette to share whatever she would like to the questions presented and the following are her quick responses done with the ﬂare of her warm and friendly style.

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2. Your Education and/or Career? My career was as a High School language arts teacher.

3. How did you discovered Del Tura Country Club? When did you move to Del Tura? I have lived in Del Tura three years. I was unhappy living in Ocala because there were very few activities and social opportunities for retirees. My husband and I watched the Del Tura website video and were impressed. I fell in love with this community when we visited. Since I love people and activities Del Tura was the perfect ﬁt. 4. What position do you have on the HOA Board? How long is your term of service for? I am one of the Board of Directors and the term is for two years. I want to help make decisions and do the work necessary to improve all aspects of the life of our community. 5. What activities have you been involved with and what makes you want to spend so much time and effort serving our community? I volunteered my ﬁrst summer to work coffee along with Sandy Boykin and spent eighteen months doing coffees. I also took residents on bus tours for about twelve months. I am the FMO chairperson for Del Tura and chair the Entertainment Committee planning dances and shows in our Starlight Ballroom from June to April each season. Without volunteers to organize and help out, This ad is 3 9/16” x 2 ¼”

there wouldn’t be any events, clubs or group activities here in Del Tura. I always volunteer to help others who are chairing events. It’s fun! 6. Is there a particular activity here in Del Tura that you would encourage others to be involved with? I enjoy Tuesday morning coffees because I can chat with so many of our wonderful residents. Try it---you will like it! Those of us who have served on boards anywhere and for whatever type of organization or community--- fully understand the hours and energy it requires to make things happen. We are so blessed here in Del Tura to have people like Bette and all our other board members who willing give of their time and resources. I know that when you take the opportunity to reach out and thank Bette and each one of our board members---your thoughtfulness is appreciated. Each one of us, as neighbors, volunteers and friends are what makes our community “ZING” and each of us bring our own unique “BLING” to it all. As you are reading this issue of The Tower I sincerely hope you are having a great summer and that you are thinking of what activity you might like to be apart of and/or what area you would like to volunteer for. STAY SAFE AND HAPPY! Sue Dunigan BEVERAGES AND BITES 10:00 am to 10:45 am

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By Elaine Schnur Movie night has proved to be such a great success that we will continue it during the summer months. On June 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Starlight ballroom we will be showing HIDDEN FIGURES. It is a story of the American dream and the untold story of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race. Unlike the interest shown by our Residents for movie night, we have very little trafﬁc in our video library during the dog days of July and August. Therefore we have decided not to open the video library during this time period. If anyone would like a movie during this timeframe please contact me and I will arrange to have it for you.

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Bake: 350 degrees in a lightly greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pan for 50 minutes or until tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then cool on wire rack. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, mace and nuts. Combine pineapple, milk, and butter; beat well. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Pour into prepared pan and bake as directed above. If you have a recipe you would like to share in The Tower, e-mail it to moredor1034@aol.com or drop it off at the HOA ofﬁce. You must put your name on your recipe but may request it not be published.

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Restaurant Review Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

By Dave Adams When you think of the word “Cheddar” I suspect you think about cheese. But, truth be told, there’s nothing cheesy about this delightful restaurant. An easy ride, it’s located just off the I-75 “Alico Road” exit at 10040 University Plaza Drive, less than a half hour from Del Tura. As their name implies, this delightful restaurant takes pride in creating their dishes from “scratch” using natural ingredients cooked to order. They got their start in 1979, and today due to their commitment to quality and

They do serve beer and wine and have a full bar stocked with your favorite drinks, as well as the usual soft drinks, iced tea etc. As for the food, it really is quite good, with a comprehensive menu that has something for everyone. From a nice sized appetizer list, to salads and full meals including sandwiches and complete dinners, there is literally something for every taste. On a personal note I had a full slab of ribs. They were large and meaty and had a nice easy sweet smoky ﬂavor. And they literally fell off the bone. As an appetizer I had a cup of their potato and bacon soup and candidly, it was some of the best I’ve ever had. Next time (and there WILL be a next time) I’ll order the large crock. My wife Nancy had the Citrus Miso Glazed Salmon with broccoli and rice and said it was excellent.

fresh recipes, they employ more than twice as many cooks as other restaurants. Many of their slow cooked meals begin early in the morning. The atmosphere is family friendly. It’s comfortable and not overstated, similar to the setting at other establishments such as “Ruby Tuesday”, with similar prices. Hosts and wait staff are super friendly and we found the time between our order and food delivery to be quite comfortable. Suggestions regarding certain dishes were provided but not forced on us.

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Editors Note: The Tower is featuring a restaurant review in our issues. If you want to participate in reviewing a restaurant you enjoyed, Doris Meyer will accept a review sent as an email to her with an attachment. Her email is moredor1034@aol.com. If you do not have a computer you may type or print your review and bring it to the HOA office. If you submit a review you must provide your full name. Your name will not be published unless you choose to see your name in print.

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Restaurant Review Dowd’s Pub and Grill

By Dennis Cottini While perusing Pope John’s XXIII Thrift shop in a small strip mall on Tamiami Trail, south of Gladiolus, we spotted a small pub and immediately got hungry. Dowd’s is owned and operated by Megan and Steve Grish who previously owned the Castaway’s Bar on the beach for seventeen years. Megan is the chef and prepared the tastiest homemade

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JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

Join us for a full day of friends and fun. Parade begins at 9:00 am. To be in the parade, just decorate your golf cart, bike, car or? Meet at the clubhouse at 8:30 to line up. VETERANS: This day is also about you…please come and lead our parade in our special decorated carts. Just bring yourselves; we’ll do everything else. 10:00 am begins the golf cart poker run. This is always a favorite here at Del Tura. Get you first card at the entrance and follow the clues. 10:30 am begins Outdoors contests…Shuffleboard? Bocce? Golf Challenges? 11:30-12:30 Lunch: $6.00 sandwiches, chips, cookies, and drinks. Tickets available Tuesday, June 13 at 8:00 am at Coffee for HOA members. After that, each Thursday evening at the HOA office from 4:00-6:00 and at Tuesday morning coffees. Final day of sales will be Friday, July 1. Prizes for best carts, poker runs and any games PLUS DOOR PRIZES will be awarded during the lunch period. 12:30-2:00 we will begin indoors carnival games for young and old with prizes followed by B-I-N-G-O. The Poolside Pub will be offering more festivities. Schedule subject to change depending on volunteers…Oh did I mention volunteering??????? Please call Erv or Linda Storma to help out at this year’s festivities. 239-997-9066. You’ll have fun! Thank you all.

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Good Timers’ Singles Club News By Joyce Lienert “Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the inﬂuences of each.” – Henry David Thoreau A meeting of the Good Timers’ Singles Club was held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Poinciana room. Our ofﬁcers are Lorna Callan, President; Nancy Skorlinski, Vice President; Peg McTernan, Temporary Secretary; Ann Clanton, Treasurer; Joan Whaley, Sunshine Club; and Ann Boncore, 50/50. “I’m very pleased about each advancing year. It stems back to when I was forty. I was a bit upset about reaching that milestone, but an older friend consoled me. ‘Don’t complain about growing old—many people do not have that privilege’.” – Chief Justice Earl Warren

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There was a consensus among members the club will not meet for the summer months of June, July and August. Our next meet-

ing will be held Tuesday, September 4. We will all be engaged in the quietude of the summer, among the trees and those warm summer nights. Hope everyone has a great and memorable season. Happy Summer Birthday to Pat Gilmore, June 3; Barbara Barnes, June 7; Stewart Carter, June 8; Anna Incorvaia, June 19; Eve Fasolo, June 20; Anna Gessner, July 29; Susan Baron, August 15; Ellen McKechnie, August 18; Esther Kuntz, August 25; Deloris Nelson, August 30; Susan Savitt, September 2; Bea Botterbusch, September 4; Ann Clanton, September 22; and Peg Giavanti, September 29. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” – William Bruce Cameron All members are reminded that the Home Owner’s Association (HOA) has a board meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Starlight Ballroom. Yearly HOA dues are $12.00 and provide many bene-

ﬁts, including delivery of The Tower, discounts on tickets for events and ability to vote in HOA elections. Dues can be paid at Tuesday morning Coffee or at the HOA ofﬁce. Also, the FMO (Federation of Manufactured Home Owners) membership is $25.00 a year or $65 for 3 years. Bette EwingCheney is our FMO representative. She is at the Tuesday morning Coffee meeting or can be contacted at 239-652-3909. Call Joyce Lienert at 973-7144117 if you would like to join our group or need further information on how to attend a meeting. If you are single, opportunity knocks to have some fun and meet some interesting and friendly people. Dues are $35.00 a year but will be waived for the remainder of the year for new members. Let Us All Celebrate The True Reason For Memorial Day And Thank Our Veterans For Their Service To Our Country. Fly The Flag High On July 4th and Happy Labor Day!

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Reflections

“Lessons Learned from My Father’s Garden”

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By Dianne J. Roderick My thoughts recently returned to my dad while we were on vacation in the neighborhood of my early childhood. As I sat relaxing on our daughter’s deck that overlooked her garden, my thoughts took me back to my childhood. Those thoughts were about all the time I spent trailing behind my dad helping him tend our vegetable garden. What patience he had! As a young child I never realized a garden could teach so many of life’s virtuous lessons. Sure, we appreciated the bountiful harvest it produced, but never realized then the commitment it took to produce those delicious vegetables. (I can still remember eating those luscious, red tomatoes right off the vine!) Working beside my Dad in our garden was much more than a physical task. It was precious quality time spent with the most important man in my life. Of course I didn’t realize at that young age, during those special times, Dad

was actually sharing the gifts he learned from his parents and grandparents. Dad may have inherited a green thumb, but the work and patience he put into that garden made it even greener! Those beautiful fall leaves would later become very useful in the spring as we prepared for our garden. Of course, when the ﬁsh scraps, coffee grinds and the yard clippings were added to the growing mound throughout the fall, that mulch pile grew into a huge mountain of fertilizer!

“It often happens to childrenand sometimes to gardeners-that they are given gifts of value of which they do not perceive until much later.” – Wayne Winterrowd Having a garden in those days was a necessity for many families. Many families in the neighborhood didn’t have their own backyard space and would come together to tend community gardens.

Many of our neighbors would put in time, before or after their regular jobs, to help each other out. Each of them came to help with a strong faith that their hard work would produce a plentiful harvest! Caring and sharing that’s what it was all about! I watched in amazement each year as those seedlings in our garden grew into hardy plants; tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, lettuce, squash. Each row, planted so evenly with love and patience by a man who had much more than an inherited green thumb. In my Dad’s garden I was taught many important life lessons. Little did I realize then the magnitude of each one, but as the years go by I am so very thankful for each one of them. Those little seeds grew into strong plants with lots of love and caring, as did I, and the precious time spent with my Dad will always be in my memory each time I ﬁnd myself daydreaming in the garden. Happy Father’s Day, Daddy!

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Father’s are wonderful people Too little understood, And we do not sing their praises As often as we should For, somehow, Father seems to be The man who pays the bills, While Mother binds up little hurts And nurses all our ills. And Father struggles daily To live up to “his image” As protector and provider And “hero of the scrimmage”. And perhaps that is the reason We sometimes, get the notion, That Father’s are not subject To the thing we call emotion, But if you look inside Dad’s heart, Where no one else can see

You’ll ﬁnd he’s sentimental And as “soft” as he can be. But he’s so busy every day In the grueling race of life, He leaves the sentimental stuff To his partner and his wife. But Father’s are just wonderful In a million different ways, And they merit loving compliments And accolades of praise. For the only reason Dad aspires To fortune and success Is to make his family proud of him And to bring them happiness. And like Our Heavenly Father, He’s a guardian and a guide, Someone that we can count on To be always on our side. — By Helen Steiner Rice

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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 gray. They move slower and I see an older person

now. Some are in better and some are in worse shape then me, but I see the great change. Not like the ones 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 am not sure how long it will last, But 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. 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 promises that you will see all the seasons of your life... so live for today and say all the things you want to 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

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This is for all of us who have ever lost a beloved pet. Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine. Our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals that have been ill and were old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days gone by. The animals are happy and content...except for one small thing, they miss someone very

special to them... the one who was left behind. They all run and play together until the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Bright eyes are intent and he/she begins to run from the group, ﬂying over the green grass, legs carrying him/her faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands caress the beloved head and you look into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then, you cross Rainbow Bridge into Heaven together. Author Unknown

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By Sherry Plisch Get Ready Now - Prepare Your Pets for Emergencies. Just as you would prepare for family emergency supply kit, think about the basics for survival particularly food and water, and the items listed below. Food: Get at least three days of food ready in an airtight, waterproof container. Water: Get three days of water for your pets, in addition to water for you and your family. Medicines and Medical Records: If your pet takes medications, keep an extra supply in a waterproof container. First Aid Kit: Cotton bandage rolls, tape and scissors, antibiotic ointment, ﬂea and tick meds, gloves, alcohol and saline solu-

tion. The phone number of your vet should be included. Collar with ID tag, Harness and or Leash: Make sure you have your Rabies tag and ID and a backup leash or collar. Important Documents: Keep your pet’s registration, adoption papers, vaccination documents and medical records in a clear plastic bag. Crate or Pet Carrier: If you need to evacuate in an emergency,

take your pets and animals with you, provided that it is practical to do so. Sanitary Needs: Include litter and litter box, newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags. A Photo of You and Your Pet: This will help identify your pet if you get separated and allows others to assist you in identifying your pet. Give detailed information about breed, age, sex, color and distinguishing markings or characteristics. Familiar Items: Put favorite toys, treats and bedding in your kit. These reduce stress for your pet. These recommendations come from the Humane Society, ASPCA, American Kennel Club and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Games Round-Up TUESDAY NIGHT DUPLICATE BRIDGE

TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

4/11/17 Dave Eherenmen Peter Israel Marcella Carothers Jean Wiley 4/18/17 Dick Slosarski Priscilla Peterson Dave Eherenmen 4/25/17 Priscilla Peterson Sherri Leverre (tie) Darlene Waydyke Jean Wylie 5/2/17 Leon Buss Chuck Carothers (tie) Pat Wagner 5/917 Elaine Slosarski Dave Eherenmen

4/12/17 Marcella Carothers Pat Wagner Chuck Carothers 4/19/17 Rocco Guerieri Hennie Oostema 4/26/17 Rocco Guerieri Al Oostema 5/3/17 Chuck Carothers Marcella Carothers Sandy Staigle

By Deloris Nelson

By Marcella Carothers

DUPLICATE BRIDGE PLAYERS WANTED If you play bridge, and like to compete, Duplicate can be a lot of fun. The rules are a bit different from party bridge, but easy enough to explain. Please call Carol Marra (731-0845) or Dee Nelson (731-9503) if you are interested.

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July Birthdays & Anniversaries

7/6 7/8 7/9 7/11 7/12

7/13 7/14 7/15 7/18 7/19 7/21 7/23 7/24 7/25

Janet Clemens Tim McNeff Jaime Hernaez Judy Jacobs Bob Masson Elizabeth Banfer Joseph Radel Ray Connolly Jan Hale Deb Cali Connie Ashcroft Helene Glasson Ruth Ann Krutz Manuel Diaz Peggy Iacovino Tim Krentz

Happy Anniversary to... 7/4

Ronald & Carolyn Cole ...53 years Fred & Carole Morgan ....54 years 7/6 Bob & Carol Dubel .........56 years 7/7 Donald & Barbara Urbanke .59 years 7/8 Otis & Jean Smith ...........56 years 7/10 Henry & Valerie Coache ..63 years 7/13 John & Jere Mangrum .....54 years 7/15 Bill & Denise Gronek.........6 years

7/16 7/17 7/19 7/20 7/29 7/30 7/31

7/26 7/27 7/28 7/29 7/30

Marilyn Froim Carol Loson Betty Mennen Dave Csuy Neil Delltorre Ray Rowe Rich Keen Linda Storma Jo Ann Bolella Carol Dubel Anna Gessner Sandra Mulvaney Denise Rose Jean Smith

LOCKSMITH MOBILE SERVICE

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7/2 7/4 7/5

Janice Dubrosky Erv Storma Irma Young Bob Hoppe Bill Dean Ronald Cole Bernie Forsey Jan Krentz Pat Hausle Robert Palazzo Barb Rouillard Janet Wick Bill Hornig Janet Reinen Connie Regan Carmelia Tyler

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Jim & Bonnie Carroll ......50 years Erv & Linda Storma ........12 years Dave & Jeanne Csuy .......25 years Jim & Carol Wahlie .........41 years Stew & Esther Williams ...48 years Russell & Robyn Geren ...52 years Steve & Sandy Gove .......49 years Myles & Donna Roberts.....5 years Ray & Karen Hahn ..........46 years Neil & Donna Dorsey ......52 years

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August Birthdays & Anniversaries 8/3 8/5 8/7 8/9 8/10 8/11 8/12

Donald Urbanke Sara Goulding Linda Vadeboncoeur Katy Yauch Gail Gottsacker Roger Thurber Marty DeCara Chuck Feiner Jim Michaels Earl Ewing Helen McGilloway Angelo Iacovino Ronald Clancy Hank Reeve Donna Dorsey Rheta Kanen Joe Vigilante Diana Zografos

8/14 8/16 8/18 8/19 8/21

8/22 8/23

Joyce Cline Annette Karpe Neil Miller Glenn Camp Marlene DeGraaf Reida Lipton Eileen Scott Martha Connolly Natalie Cowgill Frank Powers Ruth Donges Norrine McLaughlin Michael Peterson Bob Shefﬁeld Bonnie Evangelist Barbara Garabedian Jim Scott Barbara Dudley

Happy Anniversary to... 8/5 8/9 8/13 8/16 8/17 8/21

Jack & Jeannette O’Hearn .39 years Bob & Mary Shefﬁeld .....53 years Manuel & Lleana Diaz ....37 years David & Vicki Koch .........42 years Ron & Maddie Dodson ...38 years Tom & Helen McGilloway .52 years

8/22 8/23 8/24 8/25 8/27 8/30

8/24 8/25 8/26 8/27 8/28

8/30

Mary Ann Kropp Barbara Selbach Marilyn Egizi Don Mummert Sandra Washler Nina Hansen Esther Kuntz Ed Regan Steve Gove Richard Margey Rosalie Mako Edie Becker Valerie Coache David Eherenman Lance Guthreau Robert Klein Deloris Nelson

Al & Hennie Oostema .....56 years Don & Claire Mick ..........42 years Jim & Pat Wagner ............60 years Ed & Carol Durfer ...........55 years Pete & Deb Cali ...............34 years Tim & Jan Krentz ............48 years Stan & Janet Lazarczyk .....4 years

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END OF THE SEASON DANCE CLASS

Summertime Ballroom Dancing By Michael Toniff Put on those dancing shoes! Ballroom dancing is back! Classes will be on Mondays in the Starlight Ballroom between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. The class will begin in May, and will be continuing each Monday with the dates of June 5,12, 19 and 26 and July 3.

Classes are free and open to anyone in Del Tura. Come and learn the Waltz, Swing, Rumba and Cha-cha. If you have any questions please call Michael at 414-241-0571 or email at WIHAIRdoc@sbcglobal.net. Come join us in the fun!

A large number of Del Tura folks danced away many hours in our Starlight Ballroom this past season. Showing off after their newly learned skills are the Del Turians in this photo.

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NEWS ITEMS FOR “THE TOWER”, PLEASE USE ONLY THESE 2 e-mails ADDRESSES: ginnie1131@comcast.net OR moredor1034@aol.com (PLEASE SEND TO ONLY ONE) The Webmaster and HOA web site, use http://www.deltura-hoa.com Use password DTCCHOA where applicable. To list events on the internet, please e-mail, and submit pictures & text in digital form. HOA Board: hoaboard@delturahoa.com

HOA - The Homeowners Association of Del Tura Inc. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name:__________________________________________________________________________________ Del Tura Address:_______________________________________________________________________

The Del Tura Phone Book is not compiled by “The Tower”. It is produced by Hometown America. Please contact the HT office 731-3433 for errors and omissions.

GENTLE REMINDER

Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

LOAN CLOSET

PLEASE CALL Val Coache 239-543-6425 or cell: 508-789-4240 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC

Phone:_________________________________________________________________________________ Owner Check Here: _______ Renters Check Here: ________ Dues: $12.00 U.S. annually for homeowners and renters. Make check payable to: HOA Del Tura. Mail or deliver to Doris Meyer, 246 Las Palmas Blvd., No. Ft. Myers, FL 33903, 731-1937. If mailed, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of HOA cards.

HOA - Tower Delivery Travel Plans

Please Do Not Deliver “The Tower” during the time I/We are away. Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Del Tura Address: _________________________________________________________________ Date-Will be away from: ____________________ Date-Will return on: _______________________ Please complete and return to the HOA Office.

For the correct listing of your

Birthday & Anniversary

FMO Membership Application:

e-mail to kanlig@juno.com or return this form to the HOA OFFICE

Name:___________________________________

Birthdays

Del Tura Address:_________________________

Name:___________________________________ Address (req’d):__________________________ ________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________ _____ 1 Year Membership $25.00 _____ 3 Year Membership $65.00 # Of registered FL voters in household: _____

Phone (req’d):____________________________

Non-Florida Address (if applicable):

Month (Spelled)____________ Day:__________

__________________________________

Name:___________________________________

Anniversary Name: __________________________________ Month (Spelled)____________ Day:__________ Year married:_____________________________ Number of years married as of 2017:________

__________________________________ Which months do you NOT live in Florida: ___________________________________ Recruiter Name_______________________ Send To: FMO, P.O. Box 5300 Largo, FL 33779-5300

FISH

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Anyone needing to borrow equipment from the Medical Equipment Loan Trailer please contact: Rich Symes at 731-1308, Neil Miller at 731-3628, or Rick Rudzik at 543-3662.

Island Visitor Publications, LLC

Publishers: Bob & Emy Stein 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 Del Tura. The Tower 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 Tower 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.

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Daily Activity Schedule Activity/Contact Information

The Daily Activity Schedule is updated on a monthly basis. Please submit any corrections or additions to Pam Price at 239-567-7929 or email - pam. price@outlook.com prior to the 9th of each month. Thank you

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Exercise Tai Chi , Marjorie Lord, 543-9072 Tura Zumba, Teddy Reid, 731-7251 Jane Fonda Aerobics, Teddy Reid Water Aerobics,North Pool,Oct-April, Marilyn Miller, 731-9934 Water Noodle Aerobics, North Pool, Marylou Buss, 612-718-7878 Yoga Relaxation begins Nov 3,Starlight Bllrm, Dea Wells 283-5603

8:00-9:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10:45 11:00-12:00

Billiards, Men's, Harry Christopher, 997-7345 Billiards, Women's, Ann DeGrande, 989-2206 Nov-Apr Bocce, Oct-April, Isabel Albert, 518-209-5968 Bocce, Nov-April, Peggy Terrasi, peggyterrasi@gmail.com, 603-236-2209 Bowling For Fun, Call Cheryl DeCara for location 543-8751 Golf, Men's 18 Hole League, Jay Flanagan, 543-1640 Golf, Men's 9 Hole League, Jack Riordan, Pres., 543-3753 Golf, Women's 18 Hole League, Jan Pedersen 636-887-1449 Golf, Women's 9 Hole League-Marlene DeGraaf 599-4004

1:00-3:00

8:00-9:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10:45 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00 5:00-6:15

8:00-9:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10:45 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00

7:00 PM

11:00-12:15

Sports 1:00-3:00 6:30-9:30 3:00-6:00 3:45-5:30 2:00 8:00 9:00 8:30 8:30 Intermediate 9 AM

Pickle Ball- Dick & Denise Rose - 815-978-4907 Shuffleboard, Jack Blevons, 731-0892 Shuffleboard, open Shuffleboard, Open, Robyn Geren, 839-6674 Shuffleboard, Traveling Team, Dec-Mar, Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Softball, Punta Gorda, Jay Flanagan - 543-1640 Tennis, Mixed, Open - Dave Harting, 599-8575

Advanced PM 1:00

Beginners PM

9:00 2:30 12:30 5:30 8:00-10:00

5:30 8:00-10:00

8:00-10:00

Games Bingo - Oct-Mar, Linda Schoonmaker 543-9432, doors open at 6:15-Sales end 6:45 Starlight Ballroom

7:00-9:30

Bingo - Starlight Ballroom - all year Bridge, Duplicate - Deloris Nelson - 731-9503 Bridge, Duplicate-Carol Marra 731-0845 Bridge, Open - Marjorie Davis - 543-4225 Bridge, Open - Sylvia White - 731-5168 Bunco,Poinciana Ballroom, All year,1st & 3rd Wed of each month Patti Watson, 608-358-7709 Canasta - Norrine McLaughlin , 543-1276 Dominoes - June Malonson 652-4151 Euchre- Marcella Carothers - 731-3315 Farkle - Ruth Anten - 997-9779 Hand & Foot - Card Game, Betty Scheetz - 609-477-9147 Hand, Knee & Foot - Poinciana Mon, Card Room II Thur Mahjong - Marianne Denman - Card Room II, 543-5968 Mahjong- Dianne Bevilacqua- Card Room I, 567-2234 Mahjong- Ruth Anten - Card Room II, 997-9779 Mahjong- Rheta Kanen, 731-0809 May I - Card Game- Norrine McLaughlin -543-1276 Pinochle - Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Rummi-kub - Jean Cornwell 731-1580 Jacaranda Ballroom

11:00-12:00

Wood Carving- Bernie Forsey, 217-6024 - Nov-May Blood Pressure Readings - before coffee in the Starlight Ballroom Ceramics, Janet Ragone, 543-7818 Choralaires- David Adams - 508-284-6107 - Nov-Mar Coffee & Social Hour - Starlight Ballroom

9:00-12:00

6:00-10:00 6:00-10:00 1:30-4:30 1:00-4:00 6:00 to finish 1:00-4:00 5:30 7:00-9:00 6:00 1:00-4:00 1:00

1:00 7:00 1:00-5:00 6:00

7:00 1:00-4:00 7:00-10:00 1:00 - 4:00

Other Activities & Clubs

Quilting/Sewing Club-Wendy Wells-309-264-9147 Starlight Ballroom Good Timers-1st wk of Month, Lorna Callan, 731-8348 Library - open every day-Barb Jones 543-6922/Kathleen Quigley 543-1067 Oil Painting - Gerri Robbins, 731-6390 Oct-May Card Making-Mary Kay Tointon 920-309-2121/Gay Dye-731-2633 Video Corner- check hours in the Library Computer Club-Marlene Eck 543-9249, 1st & 3rd Wed.

9:00-12:00

8:00-9:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 6:30 - 8:30 8:15 AfterCoffee Hr 5:00

9:00-12:00

1:00-4:00 9:00 1:00-3:00 1:45-2:45

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Classifieds

New PHONE NUMBERS Ron Allen .................................... 508-930-4851 Dorothy Biddinger ............................ 980-2775 Tracy Carroll ............................... 207-232-9533 Paul/Janet Coconis .................... 740-819-0196 Steve/Sandra Gove .................... 603-387-5350 Daniel Haag ................................ 614-206-9002 Marlene Haag............................. 614-214-0916 Brad Hammond ......................... 207-232-9566 Mike/Shelley Hensel ......................... 543-2649

Turian why you are away? Call Judie for more information and references. 603-305-5955. (dec17) HOME WATCH SERVICE - 30 pt. inspection, regular reports, Del Tura resident & retired contractor, reasonable rates, Jack, 239-834-8184 (mar18)

RATES for classified ads will be as follows: 2 to 3 lines is $8.00/mo, or $50.00 if you pay for one year; 4 to 5 lines is $13.00/mo, or $100.00 for one year; and 6 to 8 lines is $20.00 /mo. No ad over 8 lines will be accepted. Deadline is the 15th of each month. Place ads by calling: 941-349-0194 or 941-539-0205 email: islandvp@verizon.net We use only one page for the classified ads. “The Tower” does not inform you when classified ads expire. However; the expiration date is at the end of your ad in parenthesis (mo/yr). Please make checks payable to: Island Visitor Publishing, LLC DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

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AVON - products sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239567-1567(Home) or 631-8384323(Cell) (jun/jul17) RENTALS - Got a rental? Need a rental? Call John Belpulsi (239) 313-8029. Home & security watch, and notary service also available. (aug/sept17) CERTIFIED NURSE - I am honest and dependable. 7 years of experience. Will work with you in your home and take you to Dr. appts., bathing, shopping, cooking, laundry. Call Patty Lewis: 239-321-3166 (aug/ sept17) HOUSECLEANING - Honest, dependable, eﬃcient. Uses her own products. Excellent references. Carol Ann 239-2446526 (jun/jul17) ROOF/GUTTER CLEANING - Resident Randy Boling, 239-7705531 (oct17) GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc. Del Resident. Call Linda 239560-1948. (oct17) LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE - painter for inside painting only? I also do house cleaning duties. Reasonable prices. Del Tura references. Call Ismael at 239-4781076 (jun/jul17) HOUSE FOR RENT OR SALE - Call Angelo at 239-872-8102. (aug/ sep17) HOUSE SITTING - Would you like to feel completely at ease with your home in the hands of a responsible, caring fellow Del

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” – Audrey Hepburn

Please bring your new phone number to the HOA ofﬁce and also email it to: moredor1034@AOL. com and it will be published.

Susan Jones ...................................... 940-2983 Liliane Lefebvre ................................ 284-2950 Robert Lisk......................................... 220-1642 Peggy McMillan ................................ 652-3942 Chuck Reese ...................................... 895-4452 Michelle Reese .................................. 565-8944 Judith Schroeder .............................. 246-2177 Suzi Smith ......................................... 543-2046 Henry/Margaret Zanger .................... 543-3263

1/18 11/16

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING - Without Professional Prices! Interior/Exterior, 27 years of experience, Power Washing, Home Maintenance and repairs! Del Tura resident. Call Jim Smith 239-247-1917 (nov17) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS? - Linda Storma, resident DEPENDABLE Call (239) 9979066 (jun/jul17) HOUSE CLEANING - Have your home cleaned by an eﬃcient and trustworthy Del Turian who is reasonable and uses her own products. Call Judie (603)305-5955 or (239)7311373 (dec17) LOCKSMITH - Auto/Home Lockouts, Locks Repaired, Installed or Re-keyed. Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 5431434 (oct17) RIDES - to and from the airport. Gerald J. Dyer, 231 Las Palmas Blvd. 731-1696 (feb18) GARAGE DOOR AND OPENER TUNEUP AND FULL SERVICES - Call Jim O’Brien (resident) 239-849-1644 (may17) “PRESSURE WASHING” - Houses, driveways, walkways. Call Del Tura Resident. Bob at 954448-1171 (aug/sept17) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 543-1434 (oct17) LAMINATES - wood rot, power wash, int./ ext. painting, plumbing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 731-9756 (jan18)

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Choralaires Concert “An American Celebration” CHARIT Y TOURNAMENT a Huge Success 2 0 1 7 D E L T U R A C C GOLF WITH

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DEL TURA COUNTRY CLUB MAY 6, 2017 • 9 AM SHOTGUN START

BENEFITING On April 1, our own Choralaires under the direction of Dave Adams, presented two concerts under the theme “An American Celebration”. More than 500 folks attended the two performances and standing ovations from enthusiastic audiences greeted the group at the conclusion of each.

Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to make the concert a success. A reminder that if you like to sing, rehearsals for their annual holiday concert will begin again on September 19, 6:30 pm in the Starlight Ballroom. If you enjoy singing, come join them! Everyone is welcome.

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DEL TURA TENNIS FUN DAY