Another fun-filled FHAOI dance on June 15 with the popular Second Light Band!
FUN TIME
Photos from the June 13 MetroHealth Bingo Activity. JoLynn Haussman was the big winner of the air fryer. Congrats to JoLynn. Everyone enjoyed the get together.
It’s that time of year!! Your Fairways Homeowners Association is looking for people to join the FHAOI Board. We have three openings for the 2025 year. These three positions are two-year terms. To apply for one of the board seats, please do the following:
1. Send an email to FHAOIBOARD@gmail.com with your name, address, phone number and email.
2. Indicate the number of years you have been at Fairways and the groups you have been involved with at Fairways.
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3. Include in the email a short statement as to why you want to serve on the FHAOI Board and indicate your areas of strength you can contribute to the Board.
Remember, the FHAOI will speak to the Board seats at its July 11 Board Meeting at the Masters at 7 pm. We will also have an informational meeting on August 12 at 7 pm at the Masters. Join The FHAOI Team!
SEPT 28 Craft Fair Text Lois at 727-423-1717 or email FHAOIBoard@gmail.com to reserve your table or if you have questions. The Craft Fair will be at the Masters from 9 am-2 pm. Tables are $25
$15 Tickets for all FHAOI events will be sold at the Masters every Wednesday From 5-9 pm.
We are heading into the second part of the year and that is marked with the election of new board members. We have three board seats open this year!
MARK KORNMANN
A Note from the President
This week we celebrate the 4th of July and the Independence of this country! The day when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress and announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The day is also marked with family and friend get togethers, barbecues, fireworks, and community. Many of you in Fairways will be celebrating with neighbors in the community and enjoying the many Fireworks we will see that night. Let’s take the time July 4th to thank our neighbors and the many people who make Fairways a great community.
SHIRLEY LILLY
One of the folks I want to take a minute to reflect on is Shirley Lilly, who as you know, passed away this past month. Shirley spent her time in Fairways giving back to the community as an FHAOI Board Member, a Volunteer at events for many clubs and groups and much more. She gave back to her neighbors and especially to her friends. She will be missed by many in Fairways.
FHAOI BOARD ELECTIONS
We are heading into the second part of the year and that is marked with the election of new board members. We have three board seats open this year. If you are interested in running or have questions, please email FHAOIBoard@gmail. com. On August 12, we will host an informational session for those interested in running for the FHAOI Board. The meeting will be at the Masters at 7 pm.
We have already had some good interest from residents interested in being on the Board and I encourage you all to consider running. The work the FHAOI is doing is important to the residents of Fairways.
FHAOI
EVENTS
SOCK-HOP DANCE, JULY 20, 7 pm Masters
This month, we will be sponsoring a good ole’ Sock Hop!! Get your outfits ready! We will have great music, games, dancing, cheeseburgers, and milkshakes and a lot of fun!! Tickets are $7.
DUELING PIANOS, AUGUST 17, 7 pm Masters
Back for another engagement, this duo will entertain you for two hours with the best music, piano playing, and laughter!!! Tickets are $15.
We then will have our Craft Fair, Hoe Down Dinner and Dance, Golf Tournament, Christmas Dinner Dance, and ending the year with the New Years Eve Dance.
Join us for these events and let’s have some great community time together! Happy 4th of July—See you at the July 11 FHAOI Board Meeting, 7 pm at the Masters.
FHAOI Happenings
By Eileen Holmes
Hi there Friends of Fairways. We are certainly moving right along with this year. It’s July already, can you believe it?!
Thanks to everyone who came out and danced the night away on June 15 with the Second Light Band. A good time was had by all, and the dance floor was hopping!
I would like to make you aware of FHAOI events since there are some BIG events coming up. I hope you will plan to attend. Tickets for both the Sock Hop and Dueling Pianos are available every on Wednesdays from 5-9 pm at the Masters, and at other announced times. Watch Facebook for announcements.
July 20 – Sock Hop sponsored by FHAOI and MetroHealth from 7-10 pm $7.00 per ticket
August 17 - Dueling Pianos from 7-9 pm $15.00 per ticket
September 28 - Craft Fair 9 am-2 pm – text or email Lois to reserve your table(s) ($25 a table). Text Lois at 727-423-1717 or email FHAOIBoard@ gmail.com .
October 19 – Hoedown Country Chuckwagon Dinner/Dance (Westchester)
November 9 - Golf Gala – get your tickets for the dinner dance! All 36, four-person golf teams have sold out for the Tournament!
December 7 - Christmas Dinner & Dance
December 31 - New Year’s Eve Party
I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer. It sure has been a hot one so far!
Volunteers Needed!
I need people to chair various committees, for the Hoedown, Christmas Party and New Year’s Eve Party. If you would like to get involved in one of these events, please contact me. Thank you!
We’re in the middle of a heat wave but we are still meeting in the Greenbrier Clubhouse from 8:30 until 11:00 am on Wednesday mornings.
Donations to report are 11 seatbelt protectors that were given to the Infusion Center for chemo patients. A crochet blanket was donated to the VA. We donated an assortment of material to Greda Sewing Studio in Oviedo. This woman makes hundreds of Christmas stockings to donate. Harry Thomsen was one of her famous elves. He would find numerous places to take the stockings. If anyone would like stockings to donate to a good cause, contact us and we can get them from the sewing group at Greda Sewing Studio and get them for you. Walker bags were given to two Fairways residents. Please contact us if you need a walker bag. There were six bibs donated to Childtime of Winter Park, a day care facility.
We want to thank our community and friends for your constant sewing items that keep coming into our group. The other day we had a visit from Dianna Ramos bringing ribbons and beautiful material for our supplies.
Please stop in any Wednesday morning to see what’s in the works and drop off your items, or if you prefer us to pick up an item you can call Donna Dale (561818-1354) or Susan Creighton (407-382-8718). Currently, we are starting to work on items to display and sell at the annual Craft Show on September 28.
FHAOI MEETING DATES
July 11th - 7 pm October 10 - 6 pm Annual Meeting & Elections
December 12 - 6:30 pm Annual Meeting & Elections
We wish all of you a safe and fun-filled 4th of July!
Please be mindful of firework noise in the park as many animals and people are afraid of fireworks! Thank you.
Rates Start At:
Fairways Resident: PABLO CALL TO SCHEDULE A TRIP! 407-300-5099
Accepts Zelle, cash and check.
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By Shirley Crall
The annual FWGA Fight for the Cure of Breast Cancer Golf Tournament and Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The festivities include a golf tournament, luncheon, raffle, share the wealth, putting contest, chipping contest, and closest to the pin. Anyone can sponsor a hole in memory or in honor of someone who has battled cancer. Tickets will be available for non-golfers to join in the fun. All proceeds go to Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation. If you would like to volunteer, help or donate, please contact Lynne Blair (407/595-9392) or Shirley Crall (860/798-7776).
A BIG thank you to the FHAOI for funding a grant to the FMGA, FWGA and Wednesday Mixed Golf League to refurbish the Golf Gazebo. This was a group effort, but a special thanks to Jim Wood, Terry Kouba, Jim Dunham, and Tammy Faro for their work on this project. It looks wonderful and is a big update!
Winners of our June 4, 2024 FWGA Meeting Day Golf Scramble were: 1st place – Pat Chiappetti, Tammy Faro, Susan Loushin, Sue Morin 2nd place – Shirley Crall, Sylvia Holman, Laura Mercado Closest to the pin: #2 and #5 – Lynne Blair, #8 – Sue Morin, #12 – Shirley Crall, #17 – Lynne LaRoche
Due to summer temps we now start golf at 8:00 am every Tuesday and play a scramble the first Tuesday of the month. Please contact Susan Edwards (570/767-9573) or Shirley Crall (860/798-7776) if you would like more information about the Fairways Women’s Golf League.
Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!
Always Striving To Exceed Expectations
• Biodegradable plant friendly soaps used.
• Includes gutters, exterior siding fascia, skirting, porches, patio surfaces, carport ceilings and driveways.
• $140 per job max, no extra costs.
• Other options available including partial cleanings, roofs, etc.
• Bush and minor tree trimming and preventable maintenance.
Reino Koitto, OWNER & PARK
– For Seniors Women’s Haircuts – $15 Men’s Haircuts – $10 (Barber on Board) For Seniors
Hometown has ordered a
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new homes that will be coming in over the next few months. Once they are completed, pop into the sales office and either Bella or Karrie can give you a tour of the new product.
PRISCILLA HERRICK HTA MANAGER
HTA Manager Update
Happy Independence Day! I want to take a minute to thank all our men and women serving in the armed forces, both past and present, whose sacrifice protects our independence still to this day. So, as we all enjoy the July 4th celebrations, let’s keep them in our hearts.
Hometown has ordered a few new homes that will be coming in over the next few months. Once they are completed, pop into the sales office and either Bella or Karrie can give you a tour of the new product.
Thank you to all the residents who came in or called with your updated emergency numbers and correct contacts. We will make sure we update our files. This information is crucial for you to get emergency information, especially as we head deeper into hurricane season. Thank you to everyone who came out to our Hurricane Preparedness meeting on June 7th. I hope it was very informative for you. If you need additional handouts with important tips and contacts, please stop by the office.
THANK YOU - Thank you to those residents who are out working around their homes freshening up landscaping and planting flowers. It looks beautiful. My personal thanks to: Rene J. Hoevenberg Madeline and Phillip Morris Donald and Deborah Keen Carlos Florres Vallines Helen Bryan Jeffrey M. Jennings
HTA Social Director Update
Hello to hot JULY. Hoping everyone has a safe 4th of July. Remember our vets on this day also, many are affected by the loud noises, so please check on your neighbors. Remember a lot of our pets are afraid of loud noises.
Please keep your pets safe. We know we cannot shoot off fireworks, but surrounding neighborhoods can.
We are going to try something new in July. I have a game show company coming in to play Music Bingo on Friday, July 19 at the Masters Club House at 6:00 pm. Come on out and let’s see what this is all about. They also have other games that we can ask about and see if we are interested. Please text me at 407-607-4728 to let me know you plan to attend. Thanks.
It is also time for a Wine & Cheese Social! It will be on Sunday, July 14 at 6:00 pm at the Masters Club House. As always, I will provide some wine and cheese, but please feel free to bring a bottle of your favorite to share also. And we always accept goodies at the wine and cheese table to share.
I also have a speaker coming in to talk to us and answer questions concerning Senior Safety at Home. They will be at the Masters Club House on Monday, July 22 at 1:00 pm.
Please try to attend for some valuable information.
Barbara Mishloney Hometown America Activities and Social Director
407-607-4728
By Shelly Mottram
I am writing to address and stop the rumors about the status of the Fairways Food Pantry. The pantry still exists, and Sandy Dennis and I have been running it for several years now.
Fairways Food Pantry Still in Operation! FAIRWAYS PANTRY FOOD
We have transitioned from bringing perishable foods into our homes to providing gift cards to our recipients. We continue to serve those in need in the community and rely on the generosity of individuals like to you help us continue our efforts. We visit our recipients every month and assist them with the funds available to us.
As many of you know, we do fundraisers to support the food pantry. Kim Hysong and Liz Perdue organize the “Boo” and “You’ve Been Elfed” events in the yards during Halloween and Christmas.
Sandy and James Dennis run our golf ball donation station on the 7th tee box, and they also help Curt and I host brisket and hotdog sales out of our carports. We will continue these efforts to support this cause in our park. Please continue to save and drop golf balls you collect in your yards for us. This keeps the program running!
To support the pantry, we will be hosting a brisket and hotdog fundraiser when Sandy returns after the summer at the September yard sale.
We would very much appreciate your monetary donations! Just contact Sandy or me. We don’t give cash to our recipients; everyone receives a gift card.
Thank you for your help. We couldn’t continue the program without our generous donors.
Contact:
Shelly Mottram at 321-388-3324 Or Sandy Dennis 414-477-1925
Hours, Call Priscilla Herrick 407-257-7528 or 407-760-9016
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L E T ’ S C E L E B R AT E !
Birthdays
1 - Dorothy Mullen, George Hirschfelt, Rich O’Donnell, Sue Logan
2 - Kay Bales, Polly DeSormier, Dana Cross, Brenda Lipinski
3 - Carlos Obregon
4 - Madeline Morris, Ajit Wadhwani
5 - Patricia Fricker, Jasmin Seepersad
6 - Roberta Jancen, Norma VanDeventer, William Meardith Lea Downey
7 - George Moore, Anthony Severance, Richard Brendel
8 - Norman Hall, Diane Dahl, Jim Cantwell, Rose Saint Hilaire, Marianela Acevedo
9 - Cathy Nanfeldt, Debbie Master, Richard Boudreau, Kenneth Rhodes, Margaret Benson
10 - Carmen Vargas
11 - Esther Connors, Miriam Gonzalez, Wayne Videgar,
Tammy Turcotte & Riki Running (mom) 14858 Spyglass St
Suzanne Sheets 14413 Augusta Rd
Cliff & Carlene Rose 14745 Firestone St
Richard & Kristine Hayward 2054 Warwick Hills Dr
Latin American Club
By Giselle Lafontaine
Can you believe it is already in July? We at the LACF Club have been busy at work wanting to bring our residents some fun times. The Latin American Club would like to invite you to join us for a couple of upcoming events:
Free Zumba/Water Aerobics Class being offered to our residentswe had our first class on Tuesday, June 18 at the Westchester pool, sponsored by IMA Medical Group /Guided Solutions. Our class instructor is our very own resident chair exercise instructor Giselle. We have two more classes being held on Tuesday, July 16 and August 13. Please make sure to bring a towel, water and water shoes. Hope to see you there.
Save the date: on Friday, August 9, LACF will be hosting a Fiesta Huracan/ Hurricane Party from 6:00-10:30 pm. There will be food and refreshments served. There will also be DJ music, raffles, and share the wealth tickets available. In addition, we will also be providing Hurricane educational materials in preparation for our long awaited upcoming busy hurricane season. Come join the fun, without forgetting to be prepared for our hurricane season. Dress code will be beachwear attire. Tickets will be $12. Tickets will be on sale and available on Tuesday, June 18 and at our member meeting on Thursday, June 27 at 6 pm at the Masters Clubhouse. If you have any questions, please reach out to Gladys Carpena, our LACF President, at (201) 710-0753 or by email at latinamericanclub2024@ gmail.com.
We would also like to thank those who came to our very dear friend and one of our founding members Michael Candal’s Celebration of Life. It was a beautiful celebration filled with the love of his family and friends. Gone but not forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace.
Singles
Club
The Singles Club has lost two long-standing members.
Bob Leggett was one of the few men to join us for dinner on a regular basis. His sense of humor and his kindness were his hallmarks.
Shirley Lilly was a past president of the club and an active member of our community. Her smile and sunny personality were a welcome addition to any meeting. Both of them will be truly missed.
Dinner will be at Don Julio’s located at 12789 Waterford Lakes Parkway on July 7 at 4 pm. During the summer months we change brunch on the third Thursday to dinner at Goodfellas. We will be meeting at Goodfellas on July 18 at 4 pm.
This sign is NOT a ‘suggestion.’ ALL traffic must stop at ALL stop signs in Fairways. Every time. Always! Also applies to golf carts. Really!
At our general member meeting on May 23, we had 37 members in attendance, and we had 3 winners for share the wealth. Our general meetings are open to all Fairways residents and are held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Masters Clubhouse. After a brief informational meeting we enjoyed birthday cake, and games like dominoes and bingo, and we would love to see you there.
You can reach the club at our newly revamped Facebook page at Latin American Club at Fairways (LACF) or by email at latinamericanclub2024@gmail.com. The club President, Gladys Carpena, can also be contacted directly at either (201) 710-0753 or (407) 456-3091.
By Mike Scanlon President
Rock n Roll Club is still moving and grooving! Our goal for 2024 membership was 180 members and we have already passed that goal and it is now over 200. The attendance goal was an average of 125 per dance, and we have an average of over 165 per dance.
The Club offers a dance once a month with a live band, and we do not serve food or drinks.
We have been around for over 40 years and the last membership price increase was in the 90’s, bringing the current cost for a member ticket to $5. Annual Membership hasn’t gone up either, it is still $5. There is no other club here at Fairways that continues to offer entertainment of this quality, at this LOW PRICE!
We have added two new bands to the rotation for 2024 and have scoped out another new band for 2025, so we will have 3 new bands to add to the rotation going forward. We also added a door prize of a $50 Gift Card; but in June to Celebrate a half year of continued growth, we had a $100 Gift Card and continue the Share the Wealth. In the fall at the November Dance, we will have the Rock n Roll Clubs Annual Charity Christmas Toy Drive; last year collecting over 350 Toys and over $700 in Cash and Gift Cards; our goal will be to double that amount for 2024!
We will continue to work to bring Great Bands, in a fun atmosphere for the residents of the Fairways Country Club to enjoy.
If you’re not yet a Rock n Roll Club Member; We strongly encourage YOU to JOIN, so You too can Enjoy the FUN, your neighbors are having every month! Even if you don’t dance, you can sit and listen to the Live Band and Enjoy!
We are always open to suggestions; contact Mike Scanlon president @ mscan6121@gmail.com
Cause for Celebration!
July is definitely the month for celebration in our wonderful country. As followers of Jesus, we also daily celebrate the birth and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Would you like to learn more about the Bible? This month you can join the ladies of the Fairways Christian Women’s Connection at two Bible study sessions. They are on Thursday, July 11 and 25 at 2 pm. Both studies are held at Jo Lynn Haussmann’s home, 14721 Firestone.
We are also doing our bimonthly “out-to-lunch” at Cheddar’s on Tuesday, July 30th at noon. We will meet at the Masters at 11:30 for carpooling.
Our outreach partner is the Samaritan Resource Center which serves our area’s homeless. They help approximately 80 people per day with breakfast, lunch and snacks. Please remember to pick up a case of bottled water when you go to the grocery store. Also, small size soap, shampoo and similar items are appreciated. If you have any questions, please email Jane Slotnick at jaslotnick5@gmail.com or text Joy Ruggiero at 614-743-4402.
POWERWASHING
WINNER’S CIRCLE
BINGO WINNERS
MAY 29 – WINNERS
Early Bird Games: Marvie McVey, Patty SantAngelo, Liz Gruber, Candy Trissel, Barb Marczak, Darrell Paul. Regular Games: Sandy Duffy, Barb Marczak, Linda Beckwith, Laura Mercado, Doreen Goulding, Rob Gussick, Mildred A. Tucker, Judi Christian, Doreen Goulding, Debbie Yeagley, Liz Gruber, Darrell Paul. Speedball: Candy Trissel. Jackpot Coverall: Ronnie Tricoche-Griffin. Odd/Even Jackpot: Geri Ossana.
JUNE 5 – WINNERS
Early Bird Games: Sue Roney, Carmen Roldan, Ellen Griswold, Patty SantAngelo, Carmen Zayas, Doreen Goulding, Candy Trissel. Regular Games: Ellen Griswold, Pam Breneman, Skip Hysong, Julie Kovak, Pam Breneman, Carmen Zayas, Marvie McVey, Margarite Arzuaga, Doreen Goulding, Marvie McVey, Doreen Goulding, Loretta Hysong, Anne Sergio, Dixie LoCicero. Speedball: Skip Hysong, Carmen Zayas, Patty SantAngelo, Angie Fortener. Jackpot Coverall: Pam Breneman. Odd/Even Jackpot: Patty SantAngelo.
JUNE 12 – WINNERS
Early Bird Games: Judi Christian, Debbie Yeagley, Darrell Paul, Henry Graham, Pam Breneman, Skip Hysong, Terry Scavella, Angie Fortener. Regular Games: Barb Marczak, Carmen Roldan, Stephen Buyea, Debbie Yeagley, Jenny Pasco, Darrell Paul, Barb Avery, Frere Garcia, Renay Johnson, Darrell Paul, Stephen Buyea. Speedball: Linda Beckwith. Jackpot Coverall: Ronnie Tricoche-Griffin. Odd/Even Jackpot: Steve Buyea, Barb Avery, Maria Roldan.
JUNE 19 – WINNERS
Early Bird Games: Zoe Dannhauser, Pam Breneman, Henry Graham, Josefina Suero, Diane Armstrong, Linda Murray, Kegan Padot, Margarite Arzuaga. Regular Games: Debbie Yeagley, Debbie Yeagley, Fresit Garcia, Fran Archibald, Barb Avery, Yerelyn Urener, Aaron Dannhauser, Ronnie Tricoche-Griffin, Maria Rodriguez. Speedball: Judi Christian, Mary Jennings. Jackpot Coverall: Barbara Marczak. Odd/Even Jackpot: Colleen Fraser.
MONDAY BRIDGE
WINNERS - MARCH 25
First Place Pat Henderson
Second Place Lynne LaRoche Third Place Kaye Halpin
WINNERS - APRIL 1
First Place Pat Henderson
Second Place Ruth Beiner Third Place Andy Stewart
WINNERS - APRIL 29
First Place Shirley Crall
Second Place Lynne LaRoche Third Place Claire Sourwine WINNERS - JUNE 10
First Place Claire Sourwine
Second Place Andy Stewart
Sock Hop
The 1950s was the height of the sock hop -- a pop culture phenomenon. The hops got their name because of the requirement that you remove your shoes, so they didn’t scuff up the wooden floors of the school gyms that hosted the mixers.
Join the FHAOI and MetroHealth Saturday, July 20 from 7-10 pm for the Fairways Sock Hop at the Masters Clubhouse.
Tickets are $7.
There will be prizes for the Best Dressed Couple and for the Best Dressed Individual. The night will include hula hoop and limbo contests!
Tickets are available from 5-9 pm every Wednesday night at the Masters and at the door on July 20.
Get your 50’s attire ready and join us for great fun on July 20!
TUESDAY EUCHRE
MAY 21 – WINNERS:
First Place Bob Gussick (65)
Second Place Matthew Ketelsen
Tie for Third & Fourth Place - Steve Ketelsen (60)
Douglas York (60)
Door Prize Shirley Lilly (40)
MAY 28 – WINNERS:
First Place Bob DeSormier (63)
Second Place Judy Doty (60)
Third Place - Donna Dale (58)
Door Prize Dick Chechile (42)
JUNE 4 – WINNERS:
Tie for First & Second Place - Donna Dale (69) Judy Doty (69)
Tie for Third & Fourth Diana Ketelsen (65)
Third Place - Greg Branham (65)
Door Prize Loraine Schneider (43)
Welcome Back Greg!
JUNE 11 – WINNERS:
Tie for First & Second Place - Diana Ketelsen (70) Paul Montoney (70)
Third Place - Matt Ketelsen (68)
Fourth Place - Dick Chechile (63)
Door Prize Jeanne Southard (38)
A Mother Rules Father’s Day
Colleen Fraser, mother of five, stole the show on Father’s Day this year with her first ever Hole in One playing in the Sunday Mixed League.
Colleen was playing without her usual partner, Shannon Keltner, three-time member of the Hole in One Club, and was paired with Howard May, Brian Shaw and Gerry Mishloney.
QUILT DONATION
Annie Ossenkop’s daughter has a friend with a 6-year-old daughter who has stage four cancer. Hoping this will help keep her spirits up and provide some comfort as she goes through her treatments.
Fairways Piecemakers at their best!
Feeling the pressure of performing to a high level on this day, Ms. Fraser walked to the tee on hole number 2 playing at 88 yards and took aim and struck her pink ball, the orb sailed through the hot humid air, landed on the green and rolled into the hole. The screams from Colleen could be heard as far away as the 18th green. She finished the day with the round of her life blasting tee shots and sticking approach shots to within inches of the cup. She brought Fairways Golf Course to its knees. Upon finishing her round, she happily bought everyone in the pro shop a round of drinks. Congratulations Colleen, and welcome to the Hole in One Club!
Veterans Corner
By Edwin Ramirez, Commander, Fairways Veteran Group
This July 4th Independence Day, we commemorate 248 years This July 4th Independence Day, we commemorate 248 years of the “Declaration of Independence”, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The Congress voted to approve independence by passing the Lee Resolution on July 2nd and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later.
We want wish everyone a safe, pleasant and happy 4th of July.
Last month we started the “Helping Homeless Veterans Drive”. We are uniting with the Veterans Administration and other local organizations to help Homeless Veterans in the area. We are taking donations of toiletry items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, combs, hairbrushes, shampoo, feminine products and similar items. The donation box has been placed at the Greenbrier Library. If you are not able to drop off your donations or have questions, please call me at 407-913-3681.
We still have our “Bricks Honoring Our Veterans” campaign. For $40.00 you can order a brick to honor a veteran that you know. It can be a family member or a friend. They do not need to live in Fairways nor do they have to be deceased. We want all our Fairways residents to join us in honoring all veterans. We will need their name, branch of service, rank and years of service.
Commanders Thoughts:
Many veterans might on occasion need a ride to the grocery store or doctor’s appointments. I want to inform all veterans that if they are ever in need of a ride, we are here for you. Please contact us and we will find a way to help you. If any resident knows of a veteran in the Fairways community who needs help, please let us know.
• Commander, Edwin Ramirez: 407-913-3681
• Our email is: fairways.veterans.group@gmail.com
• Our mailing address is: PO Box 423, Christmas, FL 32709
Good Life
By Geri Ossana
After the last thunderstorm
I wanted to know what can protect our residents. Do you know the 30-30 rule for lightning? Go indoors if, after seeing lightning, you cannot count to 30 before hearing thunder, and stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder. Showering during a thunderstorm is taking a risk of electrocution! Metal pipes are worse than plastic pipes but avoid using any plumbing system or running water (sinks, baths, faucets) during a thunderstorm, especially if the storm is right overhead. A toilet can explode during a lightning storm! Of course, stay away from windows and exterior doors and stay off porches. Stay off the phone and off the computer. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning! A house is a safe place to be during a thunderstorm as long as you avoid touching anything that conducts electricity. Trees, houses, cars and people are all at risk when storms are in the area. A car can be damaged in many different ways by the electrical discharge. Lightning can shatter car windows through the defrosting wires.
Lightning strikes in the U.S. about 25 million times a year, kills about 20 people in our country every year, and severely injures hundreds more. There were 13 lightning deaths in 2023. Are you scared? Good. Better safe than sorry.
Last Resort Outdoor Risk Reduction tips!
1. Get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges or peaks.
2. Never lie flat on the ground.
3. Never shelter under an isolated tree.
4. Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter.
5. Immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water.
6. Stay away from objects that conduct electricity: (wire fences, power lines, windmills, etc.).
Source: US Dept of Commerce, National Weather Service
