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The community newsletter that brings us together! • I, II, III & IV Volume I, Issue V - December, 2010
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER The other day one of our daughters commented on how excited she was about Christmas and how this time of year made her feel so happy inside. She said she wanted to start her Santa list. She ended her comments with a squeal of giddiness. I was excited too from just listening to her and a thought came to mind. I told her that was a wonderful way to feel and would she like for other people to feel that way as well? (head nods) “Well maybe along with that “I want” list you will make for yourself, you could make another list of
ideas of how you can help make other people feel just like you are feeling right now.” (thinking look) “Maybe make a scarf for a friend, bake some goodies for a neighbor, donate one of your warm blankets to a shelter, spend a little of your money on a toy for another child, or spend some time just listening to an elderly person’s stories and asking for more.” The excited, happy feeling grew even more and off she went to make her 2 lists. No matter what special holiday you celebrate this time of year, there are many ideas that a child or anyone can do to give someone else wonderful, happy feelings. What will be on your list?
Cindi Matter
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1936 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., #340, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Office: 813-991-0323. Cell: 813-842-5023 cmatter1@tampabay.rr.com
Cover Contest Deadline is the 15th of each month. This month’s winner is Susan Cali of The Arbors January’s theme: Winter Fun/Bundled Up/Keeping Warm Email photos to: cmatter1@tampabay.rr.com
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A special Thank You to Publix for their support of Meadow Pointe and the Wesley Chapel community.
www.publix.com SR 54 & SR 56 on Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Proud Member of the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce © 2010 Meadow Pointe News. All rights reserved. Meadow Pointe News is published monthly, distributed by the U.S. Postal Service free to all residents of the Meadow Pointe community and advertisers. Unless otherwise noted, the views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the Publisher or the Meadow Pointe Community Development Districts I, II, III and IV. Lists are for reference only and do not imply official sanction or recommendation by Meadow Pointe News. Editorial submissions are welcome. Publisher res erves the right to reject or edit for length and clarity all submissions. The Publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.
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MEAD W POINTE I INFO Meadow Pointe Clubhouse
28245 County Line Road Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 P: (813) 973-1671 F: (813) 973-7268 clubhouse1@meadowpointecdd.com Office Hours: (M-F) 8 am – 5 pm Operations Manager: Keith Fisk Clubhouse Hours: Everyday from 8am – 9:30pm Pool hours: 10am-Dusk
MP CDD Supervisors Chair -Dennis Smith * dsmith@meadowpointecdd.com Treasurer -Lutfi Jadallah * ljadallah@meadowpointecdd.com Vice Chair-Pat Asklar pasklar@meadowpointecdd.com Assistant Secretary - Kelly Rodriguez krodriguez@meadowpointecdd.com Assistant Secretary - Dawn Khalil dkhalil@meadowpointecdd.com
* Dennis Smith (Seat 1) and Lutfi Jadallah (Seat 2) were re-elected in the November 2, 2010 election. Congratulations!
MP1 Community Council (MP1CC)
The community council is a group of volunteers that work to make our community a better place to live. If you are interested in getting involved, contact us at mp1cc@yahoo.com for more details. We look forward to hearing from you.
Current Village reps are: Arbors - Dennis Costa Broadlands - Nancy Deacon Murray Grasslands - Susan Walsh-Boyle Hammocks - Erick Egeland Meadowlands - Diane Hemphill Parkland - Carlotta Bernard Pinedale - Brett Landry Savannahs -Tim Taylor Springs - Mike Rosche Summerbrooke - Mike Smith Woodlands - Jeanne Curtin MEADOW Pointe NEWS
CDD Meeting Notes
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he CDD board has been working on several improvements for our MP1 community.
• Splash Pad for MP1. Plans are being drawn up for the addition of a children’s “water park” which will be constructed near the cabana at the lower pool. The wading pool will be removed for this more sanitary water option for our kids. We anticipate the new water park to be complete by early Spring, 2011. • Entryway arbors. We are considering removing the brick and wooden arbors in the median of Aronwood Blvd, and modifying the entryways on Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Holiday MP1 Office Hours • Christmas
close at 3 pm on December 24th (Friday) and all day December 25th (Saturday).
• New Years
close at 3 pm on December 31st (Friday) and all day January 1st (Saturday).
Upcoming Events
Santa is visiting MP1
• MP Sign for Fitness Center. Our new Fitness Center will have the Meadow Pointe logo and sign installed as soon as the permitting is complete. • Tennis/Lacrosse Practice Wall. The wall is complete and ready to use! The Wiregrass High School lacrosse team was happy to test it out at a picnic in November. The board is happy to report that even with the addition of the Fitness Center, MP1’s assessments remained the same as last year. v
CDD Board Meeting Schedule All meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the MP1 Clubhouse. Check our web site for exact dates. Residents are encouraged to attend. December, 2010
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MEAD W POINTE I INFO Happy Holidays
MP1 Happenings
to All!
Ongoing Classes at Meadow Point 1 Dance it out at ZUMBA classes with Gabby
Music and Dancing is one way of bringing people from all over together...make you smile, relax, forget about everything, and even shed a pound or two! Zumba has made that possible.... Classes are Tuesday nights; $6 per or 5 for $25; 6:45pm Low Impact; 7:30pm Regular Class. Contact Gabby 263-8046 for more information
Free MP1 Yoga Club Find your balance, strength and flexibility every Wednesday evening at 6:45 in the MP1 Clubhouse. Contact Kelly at kgarvin1@msn. com for more information.
Tennis lessons at Meadow Pointe
Meadow Pointe 1 Holiday Fair The second annual Meadow Pointe Holiday Fair was held November 6th. This FREE event showcased the talents and products of 30 Meadow Pointe residents and local vendors. Many of our MP1 neighbors braved the cooler weather, and enjoyed browsing through a variety of gift ideas for the coming holidays. The bounce house kept the kids happy, and the face painting table was a busy place. Thanks go out to the Meadow Pointe Community Council (sponsor of the Fair) and Clubhouse staff, for all the work involved in organizing this event.
If your village entrance could use more help, contact your MP1CC representative for information or to let them know you’re available to help. v
in a row, American History teacher Damon Zassenbraker will escort a group of middle school students to Washington, DC, to take learning about history to a whole new level.
Racquetball
Challenge
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The CDD provided the wreaths, and the rest was up to the residents and the Meadow Pointe Community Council, who started decorating the weekend after Thanksgiving. We want to give a cheer out to all those who decked the halls with boughs of holly, and made our village entrances festive this holiday season.
Stay up to date by visiting our website at www.meadowpointecdd.com.
Coach Bill Arfsten USPTA trains all levels of players from novice to tournament. Call 813.469.2267 for more information on private and group lessons.
MP1 has a Racquetball Challenge every Thursday evening form 6 p.m. to closing for experienced players. It’s a great way to find a racquetball partner, or meet others at your level. Contact the Fitness Center for more information. Remember racquetball players, if you want to be paired-up with other Meadow Pointe racquetball players, stop by the office to be placed on a list, or contact the Fitness Center Office (973-1671, clubhouse1@ meadowpointecdd.com). We have racquets for rent at the fitness center.
Thank you MP1 elves for decorating our villages!
MP Kids visit our Nation’s Capitol
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pring Break is supposed to be a time to goof off and forget about school. But for one lucky group of children, vacation and education will come together for Spring Break 2011. For the second year December 2010
The group of 34 students and 4 chaperones will spend an action-packed 4 days visiting Smithsonian museums, the Washington monument, many of the memorials along the mall, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown Battlefield. They will see such national treasures as George Washington’s uniform, Abraham Lincoln’s Top Hat, and the original StarSpangled Banner. Sure to be a highlight of the trip is a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where 4 John Long students will participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. • MEADOW Pointe NEWS
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Brittany My Journey Through Dialysis
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y name is Brittany Hutchinson. I am seventeen years old, live in Meadow Pointe 3 and a senior at Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel. I recently had a kidney transplant on August 25th, 2010 at Tampa General Hospital. Having the kidney transplant is truly a miracle, and a gift of life. I feel as if God has given me a new
Photo of me during my treatment of dialysis
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chance and lease on life. I was diagnosed with renal failure last October. It was a complete shock to my family and I. I had to change my life drastically because I had to go on dialysis every night for 9 hours. It was certainly a struggle for me because I am a teenager in High school and I love to have fun with my family and friends. Being on dialysis meant me missing a lot of days of school because I was physically tired. It also made traveling certainly not easy for my family and I. I was also not able to hang out with friends like I usually had, this meant no more sleepovers with my girlfriends. There were many days I felt like giving up but I knew God had a purpose for me, and that purpose was to live! I was placed on the transplant list in June of this year; Doctors told me that because of my age it would take longer for me to receive a kidney rather than a younger patient. This never weakened my faith in God. My family and friends and I continued to believe a miracle would take place in my life. Jeremiah 29:11 is a scripture from the bible that kept me growing strong, and believing in God’s word. On August 25th my family and I got a call in the early hours of the morning from my Nephrologists Dr. Panzarino. She told us that December 2010
they had a kidney for me. I felt like I was in a dream, we all did. From August 25th up until now the transplant has been nothing but a positive blessing. I wake up thanking God every day for the donor, doctors, nurses, my family, friends and for my life. It feels so awesome not to be able to be hooked up to a machine at night anymore. I feel free! Its as if the heavy load of bricks are finally lifted off of my shoulders as well as my families’. I’m able to do all that I was able to do once before. If it weren’t for my donor and her choice to donate her organs I wouldn’t be here today living such a wonderful life. This gift of life is truly remembered and forever appreciated. Psalm 118:24 is an inspirational verse for me to read from the bible every day I wake up and open my eyes. It shows me how great God is. I don’t think people are aware of how many people are in need of an organ and/or tissue transplant. Everyday 18 people in the United States die waiting for an organ transplant. In the state of Florida 4,000 people are waiting on the organ transplant list, about 70% of these people are in need of a kidney. It is so easy for people to become registered donors! By calling (800)262-5775 or visiting www. donatelifeflorida.org you have the chance to save the many lives waiting for an organ and/ or tissue transplant. Please encourage your friends, family, and co-workers to become organ and tissue donors. Let them know they can become a superhero and save many lives by giving the ultimate gift of life! v Please send your resident stories to cmatter1@tampabay.rr.com MEADOW Pointe NEWS
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MEAD W POINTE II INFO Letter from the Meadow Pointe II CDD MPII Board of Information Supervisor’s Chairman www.meadowpointe2cdd.org
MPII CLUBHOUSE CONTACT INFORMATION Bill Snyder
Property Manager
30051 County Line Road Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Office: 991.5016 Fax: 991.6169 E -Mail: clubhouse@mpiicdd.org
Office Hours
Monday - Sunday 8AM - 10PM
Fitness Center
Monday - Friday 5AM - 9:45PM Saturday - Sunday 8AM - 9:45PM
Pool Hours (Pool is not heated) Thursday - Tuesday 10AM - Dusk Wednesday 12PM - Dusk
MP II CDD SUPERVISORS Linda Straw Chairman linda.straw@mpiicdd.org Mark Glassman Vice-Chairman mark.glassman@mpiicdd.org Jim Bovis Assistant Treasurer jim.bovis@mpiicdd.org Glen Aleo Assistant Secretary glen.aleo@mpiicdd.org Brian Shahin Supervisor brian.shahin@mpiicdd.org
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t’s hard to believe another year is almost over. 2010 was not without challenges, but survive we did. The economy has and continues to add complexities, and the Board of Supervisor’s and Property Manager are very sensitive to the impact it has had on those of us that live here. We continue to look for, and find ways to cut operating expenses without reducing service offerings and yet prevent large increases in each resident’s contribution. Our mantra is, and will continue to be caring for our community; cost effectively maintaining District assets to protect the investments of our residents; working hard to keep Meadow Pointe II a safe and desirable place to live. Given the overall economic state, our District facilities have become a popular way for families to find low cost recreation. We have seen an increase in facility usage, are working to promote that usage, and expect that trend to continue. If you have suggestions to improve our low cost recreational services please contact our clubhouse. Looking forward to 2011, the year looks to be much of the same. Plans do not include projects that would add to our District’s amenities, but rather our focus will continue to be on preventative maintenance so the existing amenities continue to serve the residents of Meadow Pointe II. Many of you are witness to the roadwork currently being done in those villages where road maintenance is the responsibility of the District. This roadwork project is extremely challenging as road construction is just simply an inconvenience to all of us. These road repair and sealing projects are expected to save the district by extending the life of the present surface, allowing us to postpone the much more costly mill and resurface project. . Please be patient as we proceed to end-of-job. The more cooperation we receive, the quicker we can be done, and traffic in your village can return to normal.
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Landscape and gates continue to be an area of focus. The District’s landscape suffered a great deal of damage as a result of the hard freeze early in the year. Efforts to restore the landscape continue with a focus on planting material replacement with beautiful, yet hardier species. Gate vandalism and vehicular damage has become a major expense to our residents living in gated villages. The District continues to look for ways to reduce maintenance costs, and asks that if you are a witness to abuse of these assets, that the abuse be reported it to the Pasco County Sherriff ’s office and/or the District Clubhouse personnel. Shoreline aquatic plantings at ponds that are showing evidence of shoreline erosion was completed prior to the end of our fiscal year. This pilot program will serve to improve the quality of our ponds and reduce our maintenance costs by filtering contaminants that promote algae growth, and stabilize the shorelines in drought seasons to prevent major shoreline breaches like the one experienced in Deer Run in 2010. Going forward, we will continue to look at investing in opportunities such as these; projects that make improvements and reduce costs. As with all maintenance projects, our goal is always to complete them with as little disruption to our resident’s as possible. However, some projects simply cannot be done without inconveniencing our residents. We apologize in advance and thank you for your patients as we preserve our community so it remains a wonderful place to live. On behalf of the Meadow Pointe II Board of Supervisor’s and Staff, I’d like to take this opportunity thank our resident’s for a successful 2010, and wish all of our resident’s a Happy Holiday Season, and a Joyful and Prosperous 2011.
Linda Straw
Chairman, MPII Board of Supervisor’s Page 11
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Are the gates broken again?
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hat’s what I get asked a lot when I’m work ing on the gates within Meadow Pointe II. You have likely seen me at your gate many times over the course of last year. Not because our gates break down often, but I actually perform preventative maintenance on the operators to keep them going. That’s when I get the question I used in the title. You may not know it, but you have a dedicated staff member that does nothing else, but tend to your gates. Part of my training was heavily focused on safety for pedestrians. There are 12 gated villages, 52 gate operators, and many accessories to take care of. It might seem like seeing a maintenance guy at your gate every day of the week would be expensive. You may even think you are spending more money now that we are doing it in house. That is not the case. Since I am a certified gate operator installer, we get parts at cost. Those savings are passed onto the residents. You may ask, “What about my car, I heard the
gates hit someone’s car?” The gates here are tested extensively. I can say with certainty, if someone’s car made contact with our gate, it was driver error. The rectangles you see on the pavement are vehicle loops. They are wired to detectors which do just that, detect metal. Unless your car has no metal, the gates will reverse when you cross the loop. Should the detector fail, it will fail safe, meaning it will hold the gates open. If a vehicle is going too fast, when the gates are closing after another car goes through it, there’s a pretty good chance that vehicle will sustain damage. The gates can’t reverse quick enough. I tell everyone, you are driving your vehicle through a mechanical device, proceed with caution! Don’t get too used to the reliability of the gates either. You may drive through a gate somewhere else that isn’t maintained to our standards. It is always a good idea to drive carefully through them. v
Robert Salina MPII CDD
GARBAGE/TRASH COLLECTION & RECYCLING
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aste Services of Florida allows six cans, bundles, or items, for pick-up on garbage day. For tree/shrub waste, cut into 4 ft. lengths and bundle with twine. Cut old carpet into 4 ft. widths, roll up and tape, or use twine. Make sure anything that is put out for garbage isn’t too heavy (less than 50 lbs.) or too large. To avoid attracting animals, please cover all cans with secure lids.
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Clubhouse Dumpsters
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he Meadow Pointe II clubhouse has a dumpster available to residents for newspaper recycling only. (No phonebooks or magazines). Please do not put any trash or plastic bags in the recycling dumpsters. Funds from the recycling dumpster go to Sand Pine Elementary School. We apologize, but Clubhouse dumpsters are strictly for District business. We have excessive garbage from parties and need all the space we have. Violators caught dumping will be prosecuted under Florida law.
MP II CDD Website:
www.meadowpointe2cdd.org You will find useful information regarding all aspects of the CDD such as: Dates of Meeting, Financials and Budgets, Newsletters, Services, Solid Waste Collection, Policies and Forms, HOA Deed Restrictions Links to Governmental Services Meadow Pointe II CDD is now on Twitter
tresses, appliances, exercise equipment, play sets, etc. for an extra charge. For fee rate, to schedule a pick-up, or for more information, call (788.5556). If you live west of Mansfield Dr, your recycling day is Wednesday. If you live east of Mansfield Dr, your recycling day is Friday. Blue Bag recycling takes aluminum and metal cans, glass, and plastic (#1 and #2 only) ONLY. Blue plastic recycling bags must be used and may be purchased at local grocery stores. Newspapers should be taken to Clubhouse’s designated dumpster for recycling.
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hat is the best value in insurance today? It is the personal umbrella policy. This insurance policy provides personal liability coverage above and beyond
You might think you don’t need a Personal Umbrella Policy because you don’t see yourself as being wealthy. When you sit down and think you have a home, auto, and retirement plans, savings, etc., it all adds up. You may realize that if you don’t have enough liability coverage, one judgment could possibly put all of these assets at risk.
Some people tell us they don’t think they need a Personal Umbrella Policy because their auto policy covers liability. That’s right, your auto policy does have liability coverage; however there are limits. The Personal Umbrella what you already have on your Policy coverage limits basically other policies: auto, homeowners, starts where the auto leaves off. motorcycle, boat, etc. It sits on They actually complement each top of and provides significant other. extra coverage beyond what those policies afford you.
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C ommunity Spotlight
Meadow Pointe Kids visit our Nation’s Capitol
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pring Break is supposed to be a time to goof off and forget about school. But for one lucky group of children, vacation and education will come together for Spring Break 2011. For the second year in a row, American History teacher Damon Zassenbraker will escort a group of middle school students to Washington, DC., to take learning about history to ‘a whole new level’. The group of 34 students and 4 chaperones will spend an action-packed 4 days visiting Smithsonian museums, the Washington monument, many of the memorials along the mall, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown
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Battlefield. They will see such national treasures as George Washington’s uniform, Abraham Lincoln’s Top Hat, and the original Star-Spangled Banner. Sure to be a highlight of the trip is a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where 4 John Long students will participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “Life experiences can teach the kids much more than I can ever say in a classroom,” Zassenbraker says. Seeing centuries of history up-close solidifies the lessons learned in school, and makes the age-old stories more
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personal. It might inspire an interest in civics, or at the very least introduce an element of reverence for their country and its heritage. And the kids have a blast. “I love to see the responses of the kids to the new experiences.”, Zassenbraker adds. To be sure, this trip will give the kids the opportunity of a lifetime— to become personally involved in their country’s history. Damon Zassenbraker is a history teacher at Dr. John Long Middle School and a member of the Wesley Chapel Travel Club.
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MEAD W POINTE III INFO Meadow Pointe III CDD Information www.meadowpointe3cdd.org
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Nature Trail Great weather to enjoy the one mile tract, with family and friends over the holidays! This is the best time of year to get out and enjoy all that nature has to offer. v
Chairman-Glenn Johnston Vice Chairman-Paul Carlucci Assistant Secretary-John Johnson Assistant Secretary-William Galetta Assistant Secretary-Michael Hall Board of Supervisors public meeting held second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Meadow Pointe III Clubhouse
Management Team District Manager-Scott Brizendine Rizzetta & Company, Inc. 5844 Old Pasco Road Suite 100 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Phone: 813-994-1001 Fax: 813-994-2100 Amenities Manager-Kelly Evans Clubhouse Manager-Dan Richardson Meadow Pointe III Clubhouse 1500 Meadow Pointe Blvd Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Phone: 813-383-6676 Fax: 813-386-6676 MPIII Clubhouse Info Clubhouse Manager-Dan Richardson 1500 Meadow Pointe Blvd Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Phone: 813-383-6676 Fax: 813-386-6676 E-Mail: mpiiiclub@live.com Hours: 9am-9pm Office Hours Monday - Sunday 9AM - 9PM Fitness Center Monday - Sunday 9AM - 9PM Pool Hours (Pool is not heated) Monday - Sunday 9AM – Dusk MEADOW Pointe NEWS
Parking Violations
Vehicles shall be parked only within Residential Units on paved surfaces or designated areas and shall not block sidewalks or bike paths. Parking by Owners within street rightsof-way is prohibited and the Association is authorized to tow vehicles parked in violation hereof. Overnight parking in the street rights-of-way by any person is prohibited. December, 2010
The Meadow Pointe III Clubhouse Staff would like to wish all of you a
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Happy Holidays
from the Meadow Pointe III Clubhouse Staff!
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s the holidays are arriving, friends and family coming and going from Thanksgiving to New Years. The Clubhouse Staff at Meadow Pointe III would like to wish all of the residents a safe and Happy Holiday Season. To let our associates enjoy time with there families, the clubhouse will close early on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve at 3pm. The clubhouse will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Please bring your family and visitors up to the clubhouse to enjoy all the amenities we have to offer. We have some new fitness equipment, an elliptical machine, weight bench and dumb bells up to 50lbs. The clubhouse is open 9am-9pm except
Meadow Pointe III Tennis Class Schedule Adult Beginning Tennis 101 Classes Thursday Evenings - 7-8pm Beginning Mens & Ladies Mixed Clinic 1.0-2.5 Cost: $45/month: (60min, 1 day a wk x 4 wks) at Meadow Pointe 3 tennis Courts.
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Ages 7-11 yrs old. Cost: $45/month: (1 day a wk x 4 wks) 6 - 7pm Thur at Meadow Pointe 3 Courts
for the special holiday hours listed above. The pool is open the same hours of the clubhouse. The walking trail is beautiful this time of year with an abundance of wildlife to see.
Again the staff at Meadow Pointe III wish all of Meadow Pointe a safe and joyous holiday.
Beginning to Intermediate Kids:
Ages 12-16 yrs old. Cost: $45/month: (1 day a wk x 4 wks) 6 - 7pm Thur at Meadow Pointe 3 Courts Sign-Up for any classes online at www.the tennisconnection.com or call The Tennis Connection 813-949-9195
Water Aerobics Come join our water aerobics workout Mon., Wed. & Fri. 10:30 to 11:30 am.
Mahjong Ladies play Mahjong at MPIII Clubhouse every Wednesday 12 noon - 3 pm. Come meet new friends.
Announcements If a resident would like to make an announcement in the MPIII Section, a birthday, anniversary, wedding or engagement please contact the Clubhouse at 813-383-6676
Tis the season for parties. Plan ahead. Call Pasco County for your parking permit.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President-John Johnson Vice President-Diane Horner Treasurer-Mark Sifford Board of Directors public meeting held first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Meadow Point III Clubhouse, 1500 Meadow Pointe Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Next Meetings
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Creative Times Academy A family owned and operated child care development center that has been thriving for 8 strong years. Set off the main road, they are located at 26031 County Line Road.
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reative Times Academy provides a fun, loving, creative environment. Their common purpose is to daily enhance the lives of the children and families they serve. They strive to support children’s growing independence and to build confidence to achieve their full potential. Their facility features many of the latest advances in the child care industry. They have an onsite video monitoring system enabling the director and managing staff to ensure that all policies and procedures are strictly followed. The entry to the building is secured by a coded keypad, allowing only authorized people in the building. The building is almost 13,000 square feet and is set on 8 acres of property. They have several
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age appropriate playgrounds for all age groups, including a covered patio area with ceiling fans and poured in place rubber flooring. They have an on-site kitchen where nutritious meals and snacks are prepared daily. Lunch and snacks are included in the tuition (exception no lunch for the ½ day Pre-K). The school uses the High Reach Curriculum offering your child many opportunities to develop important skills needed to help him or her be successful in school. The school is also Apple Accredited and has received the Florida Gold Seal. Creative Times Academy staff members are required to have complete Federal/Local Law background screenings before they join the team. In addition, they are required to be certified in Infant and Toddler CPR and First Aid. Each classroom is staffed with a Lead Teacher and their Assistants. The Lead Teachers are required to be CDA certified.
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They accept children between the ages of 6 weeks and 10 years old and they travel to Sand Pine Elementary, Seven Oaks Elementary, and Turner Elementary transporting children in their bus that is equipped with seat belts. There are several extra curricular activities (Dance, Martial Arts, and Stretch-N-Grow) on premises available for the parents to take advantage of. You are more than welcomed to view the Creative Times facility any time. There is no need to schedule a tour. Just stop by and take a peek! Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 6:30am – 6:00pm (Infant room 7:00am – 5:30pm). You are also invited to drop by on Saturday, December 4th anytime between 11:00am and 2:00pm for the Creative Times Winter Festival. Visit and enjoy some games, crafts, food, raffles, fun, and lots more! 26031 County Line Road Wesley Chapel, 907-2700 v
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MEAD W POINTE IV INFO Have you Met Jack Somoano? Get Fit at Meadow Pointe IV
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ack is the owner and trainer for 1 Hour Fitness, Inc. He is a resident of New Tampa who really enjoys living here with
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His goal is to help his clients live a healthy and fit life. “There is no better feeling than to know that I had a hand in changing someone’s life in a positive way.” He teaches group Boot Camp classes for adults and children and provides one on one personal training, focusing primarily on proper form, toning, weight loss and building lean muscle. He is certified in Personal Fitness Training,
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No Owners or other occupants of any portion of the property shall repair or restore any vehicle of any kind upon or within a Neighborhood or within any portion of the Common Property, Except for emergency repairs and then only to the extent necessary to enable the movement of the vehicle to a proper repair facility. Vehicles shall be parked only within Residential Units on paved surfaces or designated areas and shall not block sidewalks or bike paths. Parking by owners within street rights-of-way is prohibited and the Association is authorized to tow vehicles parked in violation hereof. Overnight parking in Street rightsof-way by any person is prohibited. Thank you.
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Children’s Fitness, CPR and First Aid. Please do not be intimidated by the words “boot camp,” call or email for a complimentary class and see for yourself, how much fun and energizing it really is! Classes meet every Mon, Wed, & Fri at 7am (Meadow Pointe IV Clubhouse basketball courts) jsomoano@ verizon.net or 321-443-2922. v
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Interested? • Women’s Group • Scrapbooking • Story Time for Tots • Pot Luck Dinner • Fitness Class • Run/Walk Group • Crafts for Kids Contact clubhouse if interested.
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Meadow Pointe IV CDD Information Address: 3902 Meadow Pointe Blvd Wesley Chapel, Fl 33543 Phone: 813-973-3003 Hours of Operation: Sun-Sat 9AM-9PM Contact Information: Jeremy T Crawford, Clubhouse Manager Email:mpivclub@live.com CDD BOARD Chairman: Don Buck Vice Chairman: Tom Gray Supervisors: Sandra Bell, Adam Bell, John Blakely District Manager: Scott Brizendine Location: MPIV Clubhouse Time: Dec. 14, 2010 11:30AM
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Classes for adults. Thursdays $10/class, paid by the month (a three month course), includes notebook. Call for Appt. Call Patricia Rios (813) 388-9416
Holiday Crafts Date: December 18, 2010 Time: 10AM-12PM Location: Clubhouse Party Rooms Join us at the clubhouse and make an ornament for family or friends Ages 3-10
NEEDLEARTS Time: 6-9 PM Location: MPIV Clubhouse Date: Every 3rd Thursday Contact: Darlene Griffin dargriff@hotmail.com
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View schedule and sign up at www.thetennisconnection.com or call 813-949-9195 for more information
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HOA BOARD President: John Johnson Vice President:: Diane Horner Devco Rep: Mark Sifford Community Association Manager: Steve Szekely Location: MPIII Clubhouse Time: Dec. 7, 2010 6:30PM
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This image shows the last bit of light creeping away as the Moon slips completely into the heart of the Earth’s shadow during the Lunar Eclipse on August 28, 2007. The blue color in this image is caused by the Earth’s ozone layer, which gives our planet’s shadow a turquoise-colored fringe. This image of the Moon was taken by Brian Karczewski of Hemet, California. Credit: Brian Karczewski/SpaceWeather.com
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Birthday fun at the clubhouse! Contact the clubhouse about reserving your party today!
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Metropolitan Ministries
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hen most people think of Metropolitan Ministries, tents, food, turkeys and toys come to mind. While those are a big part of what the Ministries does for the holidays, none of it could be possible without the support of the Tampa Bay community. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, The Ministries constructs a 32,000 square foot red and white tent that resembles Santa’s Village. Families receive Boxes of Hope (food items for a complete holiday meal, including a turkey) and Bags of Joy (toys and stocking stuffers for children). But the Holiday Center offers families much more than food and toys. Page 26
Impact, changed lives, transformation and hope are holiday miracles that seem to unfold right before ones eyes. Through the Ministries Compassion + Action community outreach initiative geared toward serving more families in more communities, the Ministries has partnered with organization across the bay area to serve families in need. The tents known as Holiday Centers, now total 9 locations in three counties-Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco, serving as a place for volunteers, donors and those receiving services to come in contact with each other.
27 sites meal site partner locations across Tampa Bay. Metropolitan Ministries currently houses 40 families with 90 children.
The Ministries is encouraging the community to collect Boxes of Hope and Bags of Joy, by challenging your friends, coworkers, school and faith groups to collect 20, 50, or 100 boxes and bags for the families the Ministries will serve this year. You won’t be able to serve all 30,000 families in need…but each community member can make a difference in a life by feeding ONE family or providing ONE toy to a child in need.
Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School meets the educational needs of homeless and atrisk students in the Tampa Bay Area by providing one-on-one and small classroom settings. Its Youth Programs provide after-school support and activities for homeless teens.
The Ministries prides itself on helping families by alleviating suffering, promoting dignity and instilling self-sufficiency. Metropolitan Ministries’ residential Uplift U program provides transitional housing to families and single women while providing counseling services, physical and mental health care, alcohol and drug counseling, employment services and money management training to help them on the path toward self-sufficiency. The Metropolitan Ministries’ Sanctuary at Waters Avenue, a group of 12 Sulfur Springs town homes, provides affordable housing to Uplift U graduates while pairing them with family mentors to help residents achieve full self-sufficiency.
Join the Ministries this holiday season and yearround in being someone’s angel. For more information, please contact: Bob Kozyra at 813.273.8521
Metropolitan Ministries offers much more than holiday assistance. Since it’s inception in 1972, the Ministries has grown from a single room soup kitchen to one of America’s most innovative caregivers. More than half a million families have been aided by its Outreach and Prevention Services. The Ministries has also prepared over 23 million hot meals and provided over 350,000 safe haven shelter nights to the area’s homeless. More than 1,700 meals are served each day at more than December 2010
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T
he Sand Pine Elementary School PTA held their 4th annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 22, 2010. The beautiful weather made for a fantastic evening of family fun. The entire night was filled with smiles, laughter, and lots of excitement! Students and their families tested their skills at fall-themed games such as the Mummy Wrap, Apple Bob, Spider Darts, and Candy Corn Toss. In addition to great music provided by DJ Jay Sheridan, there were hayrides, pumpkin pie eating contests, and plenty of treats for all to enjoy. Other activities included amazing caricatures by Dave Smith and Rob Little as well as artistic face painting by Wyndy Olsen. Students took their best shot as some favorite teachers and Principal, Todd Cluff, braved the dunk tank.
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The festival also included a pumpkin decorating contest, with a Toys R Us gift card awarded to Tyler Townsan for “crowd favorite.” This event was a huge success, thanks to all of the volunteers that donated their time and energy! A special thanks to Sand Pine PTA President, Peggy D’Alessandro, for coordinating this event. Sand Pine Elementary School is located at 29040 County Line Road in Meadow Pointe.
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irl Scouts of West Central Florida serves nearly 24,000 girls in grades K-12 and more than 10,000 adult members in the diverse eight-county jurisdiction of Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter counties. Built on the world’s best personal growth and leadership development model, the Girl Scout program is girl-led, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of today’s girls. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Did you know that girls in grades K-12 can join into the Girl Scout program in six different ways? Through the Girl Scout Pathways model, girls can choose from a variety of options that fit their schedules and are guaranteed to have a consistent leadership experience. Girl Scout pathways are how we deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all girls and how we match volunteers to girl preferences for participation. Not a current member? No problem! Visit gswcf.org/calendar.aspx and register for any Girl Scout opportunity – simply pay the $12 annual membership fee to join for the year. Girl Scouting is more than just cookies and camping – Girl Scout activities assure girls a chance to discover, connect and take action. Through programs including science and technology, business and financial literacy, healthy living, and outdoor and environmental leadership, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun
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and friendship, while fostering the development of leadership skills and self-esteem. Girl Scouts offers programs that encourage girls to push boundaries, test limits and develop their leadership potential. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience consists of three areas of focus for implementing Girl Scout activities: Discover – Girls understand themselves and their values and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world. Connect – Girls care about, inspire and team with others locally and globally. Take Action – Girls act to make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of West Central Florida has some exciting programs happening in the upcoming weeks!
Singing with Glee Camp-In (grades 4 – 12), Jan. 15 – 16: Show us how much Girl Scouts rock! Perform in the production of a musical featuring your favorite songs and plenty of smooth dance moves. Think you can’t sing or dance? Pick up tips and tricks from a vocal coach and a dance instructor. Record a song with your friends using professional studio gear and compose original music with GarageBand and other music technology. After a night of fun and laughs, hit the stage to express your story in music form for the grand finale in the morning. Dinner and breakfast are included.
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College 101 (grades 6 – 12), Jan. 29: This adventure will help you explore options for higher education and mingle with college professionals and students while touring the Florida Southern College campus. Tour will include dorm rooms, classrooms, wellness center, gym, gardens and a meal in the cafeteria. Girls will top the day off by watching the Lady Mocs take on Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish! Florida Southern College is listed on the National Register of Historic places and features the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Arrive early and walk around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth or find the garden on campus with the Juliette Low marker. Adults can become involved in Girl Scouting, too! Interested in volunteering? Check out the different ways you can volunteer, and then simply fill out the online volunteer application and you’re well on your way! Meadow Pointe families learn more about Girl Scouts and how you can be involved, visit www. gswcf.org. v
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HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING
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hen celebrating Christmas and the holidays you want your house to be decked up of course. But the decoration would hardly be appealing if the outdoors did not stay on par with the indoors. The outdoor decorations, in fact, set the expectations for what one might see inside the house. So outdoor Christmas decor is being given a lot of importance. People are making sure they do not make any compromises in their decorations, but what exactly will you have to keep in mind while decorating the outdoors?
It all starts with a plan
One of the common mistakes people commit is that they begin outdoor decoration without a proper plan in place. While most of them are successful, despite it being an unplanned move, it will surely be a time consuming process with a lot of trial and error attached to it. Instead, take a look at the art pieces and decor items you have and the list of items you intend to purchase and sketch out a plan for outdoor Christmas decor. This also ensures that you don’t get carried away during the process of decorating the yard or the garden.
Test functionality of the lights before putting them to use
This is, yet again, a common blunder today. Most of them end up stringing the lights in various shapes and accentuating their house with lights too and then realize that the lights are not working. What a waste of time it can prove to be! It is recommended that you test the lights as soon as you bring them out before you get on with outdoor Christmas decor.
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Inflatables to be minimized
Choosing inflatable toys for outdoor Christmas decor is an “in-thing” in modern times. However, certain people go overboard and fill their yard with inflatables. While they are definitely visually appealing to the children, they are more suitable for a children’s party rather than a Christmas celebration.
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In addition to these points, also consider the usage of vintage Christmas lights that have been brightening up the Christmas celebrations for ages. Let’s make Meadow Pointe shine!!
A Great Gift the Entire Family will Enjoy All Year Long! Membership gift baskets available upon request. Join by December 25th, & receive a Beautiful personalized Gift Basket just for your special someone! Membership! What a great gift idea! ….
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MEAD W POINTE NEWS kids page Coloring Contest
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• Computer Vision Syndrome • LASIK Consultations • Contact Lens Fittings • Allergies and Dry Eye Therapy • Medical • Emergency Medical Care
Dr. Robert E. Luckey Board Certified Optometric Physician Dr. Robert E. Luckey is a board certified Optometric Physician. He is a proud graduate of Nova Southeastern University . Prior to Dr. Luckey’s career as an Optometric Physician, he served in the U.S. Military for fourteen years.
Outstanding patient care, largest selection of frames in Wesley Chapel … such as Dolce & Gabana, Gucci, Adidas, Burberry, Dior, Vogue, Juicy Couture, Menizzi, Silhouettes, Costa Del Mar, Wiley X, Versace, etc. Luckey EyeCare, 27340 Cashford Circle, Suite 102,
He is an active member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Florida Optometric Association (FOA), and is currently the President of the Hillsborough Society of Optometrists (HSO).
Insurances Accepted
VSP, VCP, EyeMed, CompBenefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health, TriCare and AvMed
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Office: 866-4004 Fax: 866-4005 www.luckeyecare.com (Conveniently located behind Sam’s Club in the Summergate Professional Center)
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