fairways community YARD SALE A SUCCESS!
The streets of Fairways were very busy on Saturday, September 21 for the Community Yard Sale.
A big thank you to Bonnie Johnson for taking the lead and getting this event organized. 70+ homes took part, and Bonnie and her team handed out maps at the gates showing the locations of the homes taking part plus they made sure there were plenty of directional signs throughout Fairways to guide the shoppers.
The sale was posted as an event on Facebook and on Nextdoor with regular reminders and updates to encourage outside visitors and there was signage, including banners, outside the gates.
“I am so glad that the yard sale was such a success,” said Bonnie. “There were three people at the gates passing out maps and we had a total of 250 maps passed out by noon. There were so many cars in line waiting to come in before 9:00 a.m. that we had to open
the gates early as they were backing up on 50! It was perfect that the Food Pantry fundraiser was going on at the same time as I know hungry shoppers took advantage of the food for sale!
Special thanks to the crew that stepped up to help me including Susan Creighton, Greg Eakle and Vivian Scott, who were at the front gate at 8:30 passing out the maps and Vivian also helped me put up the pink signs in the back of the park. Maryann and Ron Wilson took the front half of the park putting out the pink signs. Martin Williamson and Marty Kane helped install all the signs outside the front of the Fairways entrance. Thank you again to everyone who made this yard sale such a success! As the saying goes, It takes a Village!”
Special thanks to resident photographer Steve Buyea for capturing some moments during the day!
You Asked, We Listened
By Lois Fleming
A few months ago, many residents contacted the FHAOI Board concerned about the noxious odors that were coming from their water faucets. The Board contacted an Orange County approved laboratory, Advanced Environmental Laboratories in Altamonte Springs, and arranged to get water samples from Fairways tested.
AEL tested for metals and for bacteria and the test results showed that Fairways water is in compliance with the EPA standards. Only fluoride and PH were out of range. Fluoride occurs naturally in surface and groundwater and communities may add fluoride to their water supply to achieve the level recommended to prevent tooth cavities. The high PH level is expected, as Florida does have hard water – water that has a high concentration of dissolved minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium. Check out the detailed reports online at ISSU.com/Fairwaysconnect.
OCT 10 2024 FHAOI Annual Meeting and Elections
6 pm at the Masters – see page 2 for more details! Not a FHAOI member yet? There’s still time to register to vote!
REGISTRATION DAYS:
Tuesday, October 1
Thursday October 3
Saturday, October 5
Noon – 2 pm at the FHAOI office at the Greenbrier
NOV 9
Annual Golf Tournament and Gala
DEC 7 FHAOI Merry Christmas Celebration Dinner Party With “Passport to Paradise” Band
Doors Open 6:30 pm
Tickets $20 Each
DEC 31
FHAOI It’s a Bling Thing Happy New Year With “Second Light” Band Appetizers, Dessert & Champagne Toast with Souvenir Glasses
Doors Open 8 pm
Tickets $20 Each
NOTE:
Tickets to both events will be available for sale beginning Wednesday, October 9 before Bingo from 6-7 pm and every Wednesday up to the event date! Tables for 10 are available for purchase for $200. We will need the name for each ticket holder.
Over the past four years, while serving on the Board, I have met so many great people in the community. Had I not been President, I would never have met this many people.
MARK KORNMANN FHAOI PRESIDENT
As we head into the last three months of the year and we elect new FHAOI board members for 2025, I was reminded Sunday at church from my pastor not to be distracted-but be “Undistracted in our Service.” It made me think about Fairways and my time as President.
Over the past four years, while serving on the Board, I have met so many great people in the community. Had I not been President, I would never have met this many people. I have learned so much about life, and more importantly, I have learned a great deal about the need for comprehensive reform in how we take care of our elderly—Medicare, Social Security, medical expenses, inflation, and mental health. We all need to be focused on elderly care and make sure our government leaders understand this issue is important—up to now, they have been distracted when it comes to the elderly population issues.
I have also had the privilege of working alongside great board colleagues who have worked tirelessly for the residents of Fairways.
A Note from the President 2025 FHAOI Elections
For the 2025 FHAOI Elections, we have three board seats open. Each of these seats are two-year terms. If you are interested in running for the FHAOI Board, please send an email to FHAOIBoard@gmail.com indicating your interest in running.
At the meeting, there will be opportunity to nominate someone from the floor that evening. We will then pause the Annual Meeting and open the Elections. The Elections will close at 9 pm that evening.
If you want to check to see if you are a registered member of the FHAOI and eligible to vote, please come to one of the four registration days. The first one was Thursday, September 12 at the Board Meeting at the Master’s Clubhouse. The Board was there from 5-8 pm. If you were not registered, you were able to complete a membership form. Remember, if you registered in the last four years for FHAOI, you do not have to register again. We will have three registration days in October at the Greenbrier. On Tuesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 3 from 12-2 pm we will be set up at the FHAOI Office which is the first office on the left as you head up the stairs, before the library. On Saturday, October 5, we will have registration hours from 12-2 pm at the Greenbrier.
Please make sure you are registered to vote in the FHAOI Election and please attend our meeting on October 10 at 6 pm at the Master’s Clubhouse!!
They gave numerous hours to the organization to make it better, to make events at Fairways the best, and to make Fairways the best place to live.
To all of you, I say “THANK YOU.” This community is better because you were “Undistracted in Your Service.” Trust me, many times you had to make sure you blocked out the noise, otherwise you would become distracted.
To my Fairways folks, I also say THANK YOU for giving me this opportunity, for trusting me and for supporting me. As we move forward, we need to give our new board our support and do everything we can to help them be successful. There are many issues facing Fairways residents, and we need FHAOI Leaders to be undistracted as they work through these issues and help all of us to be equipped to address these issues with management.
As residents and neighbors, we need to make sure that we do not allow HTA to pit us against each other in resolving issues they should be addressing. I see this often, but we are also to blame because we fall for it—DON’T LET YOURSELF BE DISTRACTED.
Over the next three months, I will make sure that I am “Undistracted in Service.”
As your broker, I will get your home more market exposure, and I know how to get the
and best offers and can use my expertise to help your home sell faster! Call me today and let’s get your home sold!
to buy in Fairways? Let me show you the inventory available and help you find your perfect next home. Call me today!
As an Integrity agent, I live up to the name of the company I represent and will treat you with respect and will be dependable and honest.
HTA Social Activities Director
Hello October, hoping for some cooler temperatures with our snowbirds beginning to return this month. Let them know we missed them and welcome them back.
October will be busy here in Fairways. Thursday, October 3rd brings KC & the Sunshine Tribute Band to the Masters. The music starts at 7:00 pm.
October 4th is the Flu Shot Clinic at the Masters from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please come at your appointment time. If you have any questions about the Flu Shot Clinic, reach out to Judy Smegelski at 407-2822826. Also, I will be handing out tickets for Casino Night from 5-6 pm at the Masters. Each household must pick up their own tickets. October 7th at 1 pm at the Masters we will be hosting Health Plan Market Place. We will be playing Senior Feud. Sounds like a lot of fun and I will be providing some snacks. Then from 5-6 pm I will have HTA Veterans Lunch tickets to hand out.
On October 8th I will be at the Masters at 6 pm to hand out HTA Veterans Lunch tickets prior to their meeting.
Friday, October 11th will be the ever popular Casino night from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Masters. Please remember you have to have a ticket for KC Tribute Band Dance and Casino Night. Please reach out to me for ticket information 407-607-4728.
Saturday, October 12 will be the Annual Health Fair at the Masters from 9 am – 1:30 pm.
Friday, October 25th I will once again be handing out Veterans Lunch tickets from 1-2 pm at the Masters.
Saturday, October 26th On Spot Dermatology mobile unit will be at the Laundromat parking lot from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. Please call them for appointments 941-444-0011.
November 11th our country celebrates our Veterans. Hometown America also Honors our Fairways Veterans with a luncheon on Veterans Day November 11th. Masters Club house seating begins at 11:00 am with lunch served at 11:30 am. Tickets are being handed out on the days listed above as well as on the Eagle calendar on page 7.
Barbara Mishloney, 407-607-4728, BMishloney@hometownamerica.net
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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!
The Fairways Laundromat Had a Facelift!
HTA invites you to check out the newly renovated laundry facility! New washers and dryers, new furniture and it’s freshly painted. It’s ready for you! Thanks HTA!
EAGLE STAFF & POLICY
Contributors
Photographers: Marilyn Adler, Steve Buyea, Lois Fleming, Lee Nah Rousey, Barb Mishloney, Shelly Mottram and many more!
Proofreaders: Karen Barber, Cathy Nanfeldt, Lisbeth Echeandia,
The Eagle is published by the Fairways Homeowners Association of Orlando, Inc. for the benefit of Fairways residents. • The Editor and Management Staff of Eagle newspaper reserve the right to accept, reject or edit articles, advertisements and all other community/club submissions in order to conform with the polices of this paper. Those policies are: • We do not publish anonymous opinions. Names will not be withheld. • Letters to the Editor must include the writer’s full name, signature, address and telephone number. Addresses and telephone numbers are used for validation purposes only and will not be published.• Submissions from any source become the property of the Eagle newspaper.• All submissions are subject to editing for grammatical and spelling mistakes, accuracy, clarity, civility and length.• Any submissions that express libelous, insulting or polarizing content will be rejected.
DEADLINES – • ADS: 10th of the month. • FEATURES: 15th of the month. NEWS:15th of the month
ADVERTISING SALES & DESIGN – Ads can be purchased for a single or multiple issues of Eagle in a variety of size and design options by calling Lisbeth Echeandia at 407-271-7906 or by emailing lisbeth.fairwayseagle@gmail.com. • The Eagle staff does not “vet” any advertising that is included in the newspaper and inclusion should not be considered as an endorsement by the staff. We encourage all residents to research any vendor before hiring. We can design your ad for you! Just contact Lisbeth.
FHAOI BOARD MEMBERS
We will be surprising some residents again this year with a Boo Basket. If you find one on your doorstep, please fill it up with treasures and pay it forward by surprising another Fairways resident.
PRISCILLA HERRICK HTA MANAGER
HTA Manager Update
“Happy Fall everyone. Although it does not feel much like the fall I grew up in with apple picking and hot apple cider, at least I know there is no snow on the horizon! A big warm welcome back to all our snowbirds.”
We will be surprising some residents again this year with a Boo Basket. If you find one on your doorstep, please fill it up with treasures and pay it forward by surprising another Fairways resident.
Courtesy Van is back in full operation. I am so incredibly happy to announce that John Cutsinger has warmly accepted to be Fairways courtesy van driver. He has many exciting activities planned in the coming months. John will take a group of residents to weekly shopping and fun adventures. Let us all give a big thank you to Johnny.
Finally, the laundry facility is opened. We have fresh new paint, décor, lighting, fans and most of all, new laundry equipment. I apologize for the delays, and I appreciate your patience as we pushed hard to renovate the laundry room and make it as comfortable as possible for your use.
I am sure you have noticed all the new homes arriving at Fairways recently. Our superhero sales team have already pre-sold two of these new homes. Some residents are asking why the new homes are so much higher than the older homes. There are a few reasons for this. One reason is the construction is different with higher ceilings and a 3-12 pitched roof. Also, the building codes have changed, and they require the homes to be set higher.
We have recently been experiencing numerous issues with the front gates, most of which are being caused by misuse. Each time the gates are forced open or broken we must be put on the gate company’s repair schedule which, in the summer, is quite long. One incident that comes to mind was on a Friday evening. I noticed two delivery vans, one in the resident’s entry and one at the kiosk. The person at the kiosk was out of his truck just pushing buttons on the keypad, obviously making the situation worse.
Each time a code is entered, no matter how many times you enter it, the system will have to try each number sequence entered. If a wrong code is entered twenty times, the system will have to try all twenty codes, thus the driver gets frustrated and figures the gate is not working, when in fact, it goes through the sequence of wrong codes and when the next correct code entered, it opens right up. Remember to let your friends and family know to push the pound button first before the 4-digit code. It will save a lot of frustration. THANK YOU - Thank you to those residents who are out working around their homes freshening up the landscape and planting flowers. It looks beautiful.
My personal thanks to:
Ruban Elosegui Juana Villaneuva Felix M Santiago Leslie Brown Robert Connors, Jr.
Hometown America Offers New Courtesy Van Service
Effective immediately, Hometown American announces courtesy van service four days a week. “We recognize that we have residents who don’t have access to local stores, and we hope this service will meet some of those needs,” Priscilla Herrick, manager, said. Van service will run the following schedule:
Mondays: Publix
Tuesdays: Winn Dixie
Wednesdays: CVS/Walgreens
Fridays: Alternating Aldis/ Walmart Neighborhood
The van will leave promptly at 10:30 am at the Masters with an expected return around 12:30 pm. Shopping residents must be able to get into and out of the van with little assistance. Residents must make reservations in advance to make sure there is space on the van. Text Johnny Cutsinger at 407-680-8249 or email cutsinj@aol.com for reservations.
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Sponsored by the Fairways Women’s Golf League WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024
Sponsor a hole in memory or in honor of someone who has battled cancer. Tickets available for non-golfers to join the fun. All proceeds go to LIBBY’S LEGACY BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION.
If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Lynne Blair (407/595-9392) or Shirley Crall (860/798-7776)
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L E T ’ S C E L E B R AT E !
Birthdays
2 - Thomas Carter, Ralph Fricker, Shirley Power
3 - Angela Artymowycz
5 - Michael Engelhardt
7 - Ron Griffin
8 - Jim Stellhorn, Barbara Avery, Judy Verdone
9 - Jill Lavoie, Phyllis Cessna
10 - Jerry Finkeldey, Jerry VanDeventer, Darrell Paul
11 - Maryann Bonotto, Jenny Pasco
12 - Sandra Houghtling
14 - Marcella Simpson
15 - Barbara Mishloney, Patricia Douglas
16 - Dianna Humphrey, Diana Ketelsen
17 – Virgil Seepersad
18 – Tamara Fofana
19 - Claudia Garvin, Fred Oettel, Gil Lowe
20 - Sharon Engelhardt
21 - Ronald Ungerer
23 - Bob Moccia, Barry Rousey
25 - John Houghtling, Greg Eakle
26 – Gina Fournier
27 – Nancy Collins-Tanner
28 - Johnny Cutsinger
30 - Debra Gunter, Bill Heldreth
31 - Edward Clifton, Lois MacDonald, Libby Williams
Anniversaries
2 – Brad & Sandy Weeks
3 - Jim & Joyce Rohrbach
If your name is not included and you want it to be, or if there is incorrect information, please contact Cathy Nanfeldt at 407-704-0423 or email to fairwayseaglecontent@gmail.com
Latin America Club
By Sylvia Vega, Club Secretary
The month of October is a month that brings us to a celebration of cultures. Hispanic Heritage month runs from September 15thOctober 15th. During this month we get to celebrate the cultures, achievements and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the United States whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. September 15th is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries such as: Costa Rica. El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16th and September 18th, respectively.
We at the Latin American Club, have been hard at work preparing for our Hispanic Heritage Dance, which will be held on Saturday, October 5th at the Master’s Clubhouse from 6:00-10:30 pm. All Fairways residents are invited to come and celebrate with us. Tickets are available for purchase and can also be purchased at the door. Tickets are $10. There will be music, raffles, best heritage attire and the best dance couple contest, in addition to share the wealth. Food will be served. You are welcome to bring your favorite Heritage dish from your country to share.
As always, our general member meeting was held on Thursday August 22nd, and we celebrated all our August member birthdays. Our general meetings are open to all Fairways residents and are held on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Master’s Clubhouse. After a brief informational meeting we enjoy 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.
9 - George & Lela Hirschfelt
12 - Brad & Renay Johnson, Billie & Connie Emerson
14 - Carmello & Esperanza Acevedo
15 - Jim & Linda Merrell
16 - Norman & Nancy Hall
17 - Dick & Babara Avery
21 - Jerry & Barbara Mishloney
22 - Richard & Jacqueline Chechile
24 – Tim & Nancy Tanner
25 - Donald & Ellen Griswold
By Shelly Mottram
Sandy and I would like to give a special shoutout to everyone who supported us during our fundraiser on Saturday, the 21st.
Not only were the monetary donations amazing, but we are also incredibly grateful to the residents who dropped off golf balls.Thanks to your kindness, we collected between 1,800 and 2,000 golf balls that day!
Remember, these donations are our biggest source of income to keep the food pantry going, especially during the eight months when Sandy and James are home. Your support helps us continue serving our community, and we sincerely appreciate every contribution.
Let’s keep this program going!
Shelly, Sandy and James
You’ve Been BOO’d!
FAIRWAYS PANTRY FOOD
The BOO Program is a fun way to spread some spooky cheer throughout our community while raising funds for the Fairways Food Pantry. While Kim and Liz have secretly “BOO’d” your yard, it’s now your turn to keep the spirit alive!
How It Works:
You’ve been BOO’d!
1. A “BOO” sign has appeared in your yard, and now you can pass it on to someone else.
2. Fill out the form they will leave for you. information and donation (optional). Any amount is appreciated, but participation is the most important part! Pick the next yard you’d like to “BOO” by writing their address on the form
3. Place the form and donation inside the Ziploc bag attached to the back of the “BOO” sign. We’ll collect it within 24 hours and move the “BOO” to the next house to keep the fun going.
4. Let’s fill the neighborhood with laughter and support for the Pantry all through the month of October!
Shelly Mottram and Sandy Dennis
By Annie Ossenkop
Fairway’s Piecemakers BLESSING FOLKS IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH COMFORT QUILTS
We get together every Wednesday from 10-2 at the Masters working on quilts for our Veterans as well as others that need some comfort. We would love anyone who likes to quilt, sew or just wants to help with our projects - like ironing or cutting and sorting material - to come join us on Wednesdays.
We are a philanthropic group, and we receive donations from the community to help us with our projects. We are hoping to be part of The Quilts of Valor group who will bless our Veterans with beautiful patriotic quilts next year.
Please come join us, we have lots of fun and are blessed to be a blessing to our community.
Fairways Trivia
By Lorie and Greg Eakle
Team Bio-Freeze! Claire Sourwine, Jean Kijek, Gil lowe, Rich Grout
FAIRWAYS PANTRY FOOD
Dear Fairways Community, We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support you showed at our fundraiser today. From the early morning breakfast to the busy lunch, your participation was nothing short of amazing.
Thanks to your generosity, we sold an incredible 104 brisket sandwiches, 60 hotdogs, 45 pounds of potato salad, 20 pounds of macaroni and cheese, 15 pounds of coleslaw, and three trays of sweet pea pasta salad. While we faced a few challenges with the power in the beginning, we pushed through, and your patience made all the difference.
It was inspiring to watch this community come together to help those in need. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, volunteered, or donated money, your efforts have made a significant impact. To those who missed out due to our sell-out, we apologize, but we hope this is a sign of the continued support we’ll receive in the future.
This event was truly a reminder of how strong and caring our community is. We are blessed to be a part of it, and we are grateful to each and every one of you for standing up for others.
And a special thank you for your support to our little guy Cash.
With heartfelt thanks, Shelly, Sandy, Karen, Kim, Annette Teresa, Colleen, Jo Lynn and our men.
WINNER’S CIRCLE
BINGO WINNERS
AUGUST 28 – WINNERS
Early Bird Games: Marvie McVey, Barb Marczak, Debbie Yeagley, Doreen Goulding, Renay Johnson, Yerelyn Urena, Debbie Keltner, Steve Buyea, Doreen Goulding. Regular Games: Paul DeRoo, Candy Trissel, Candy Trissel, Nancy Lang, Doreen Goulding, Candy Trissel, Ellie Armstrong, Yerelyn Urena, Doreen Goulding, Marvie McVey, Steve Buyea, Elaine Youngman, Henry Graham. Speedball: Maria Roldan. Jackpot Coverall: Patty SantAngelo. Odd/Even Jackpot: Paul DeRoo, Martha Harris.
SEPTEMBER 4 – WINNERS
Early Bird Games: Jackie Perez, Candy Trissel, Linda Murray, Debbie Keltner, Judi
TUESDAY EUCHRE
AUGUST 20 – WINNERS:
First Place Donna Dale (74)
Second Place Doug York (70)
Christian, Karon Padot, Marvie McVey, Bonnie Buyea, Josefina Suero. Regular Games: Ledia Garcia, Judi Christian, Liz Gruber, Steve Buyea, Judi Christian, Terry Gibbs, Judi Christian, Judie Gljival, Ellie Armstrong, Marvie McVey, Melanie Lyons. Speedball: Karen Padot. Jackpot Coverall: Judie Gljiva. Odd/Even Jackpot: Elaine Youngman.
SEPTEMBER 11 – WINNERS
Early Bird Games: Laura Mercado, Debbie Yeagley, Candy Trissel, Henry Graham, Nancy Lang, Ronnie Tricoche-Griffin, Bob Gussick, Mae Glatthaar. Regular Games: Judy Smegelski, Loretta Hysong, Maria Sepulvedq, Joyce Cowen, Liz Gruber, Carmen
Third Place Loraine Schneider (68)
Fourth Place Matt Ketelsen (61)
Door Prize Bob Gussick (43)
AUGUST 27 – WINNERS: (Tournament Style)
First Place Bryan Dunham (94)
Second Place Bob Desormier (86)
Third Place Paul Montoney (85)
Fourth Place Douglas York (82)
Door Prize Anna Hansen (55)
AUGUST 31 – WINNERS: (First Tournament)*
First Place Donna Dale (92)
Second Place Bob Desormier (90)
Third Place Matt Ketelsen (85)
Door Prize One Dick Chechile (59)
Door Prize Two Jackie Chechile (66)
Ketelsen.
*Second Tournament may be around the first week in December
SEPTEMBER 10 – WINNERS:
First Place Steve Ketelsen (68)
Second Place Bryan Dunham (67)
Third Place Bob Desormier (64)
Fourth Place Tie Doug York (60) Dick Chechile (60)
Door Prize Anna Hansen (39)
SEPTEMBER 23 – WINNERS:
First Place Bryan Dunham (69)
Second Place Douglas York (65)
Third Place Judy Doty (61)
Fourth Place Judi Casher (60)
Door Prize Donna Dale (39)
Zayas, Darrell Paul, Linda Murray, Joseanne Lenim, Debbie Keltner. Speedball: Ronnie Tricoche-Griffin, Debbie Yeagley, Sue Roney, Carmen Roldan. Jackpot Coverall: Bonnie Buyea. Odd/Even Jackpot: Darrell Paul.
SEPTEMBER 18 – WINNERS
Early Bird Games: Mae Glatthaar, Jenny Pasco, Henry Graham, Connie Fasano, Joyce Cowen, Ledia Garcia. Regular Games: Laura Mercado, Linda Beckwith, Jenny Pasco, Sue Roney, Norma Brerueo, Valerie Read, Marvia McVey, Liz Gruber, Terry Gibbs, Valerie Read, Connie Fasano. Speedball: Geri Ossana, Marvie McVey. Jackpot Coverall: Joyce Cowen. Odd/Even Jackpot: Laura Mercado.
Pictured are the winners of the First Tournament Donna Dale the big winner, and then on the left Bob Desomier who took second place and then third place went to Matt
POWERWASHING
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EAGLE STAFF & POLICY
Editor & Content Manager Cathy Nanfeldt nanfeldt25@gmail.com 407-704-0423
Advertising Manager Lisbeth Echeandia lisbeth.fairwayseagle@gmail.com 407-271-7906
Circulation Manager Nancy Lang ilovejack2476@yahoo.com 407-506-2230
Contributors
Photographers: Marilyn Adler, Steve Buyea, Lois Fleming, Lee Nah Rousey, Barb Mishloney, Shelly Mottram and many more!
Proofreaders: Karen Barber, Cathy Nanfeldt, Lisbeth Echeandia,
The Eagle is published by the Fairways Homeowners Association of Orlando, Inc. for the benefit of Fairways residents. • The Editor and Management Staff of Eagle newspaper reserve the right to accept, reject or edit articles, advertisements and all other community/club submissions in order to conform with the polices of this paper. Those policies are: • We do not publish anonymous opinions. Names will not be withheld. • Letters to the Editor must include the writer’s full name, signature, address and telephone number. Addresses and telephone numbers are used for validation purposes only and will not be published.• Submissions from any source become the property of the Eagle newspaper.• All submissions are subject to editing for grammatical and spelling mistakes, accuracy, clarity, civility and length.• Any submissions that express libelous, insulting or polarizing content will be rejected.
DEADLINES – • ADS: 10th of the month. • FEATURES: 15th of the month. NEWS:15th of the month
ADVERTISING SALES & DESIGN – Ads can be purchased for a single or multiple issues of Eagle in a variety of size and design options by calling Lisbeth Echeandia at 407-271-7906 or by emailing lisbeth.fairwayseagle@gmail.com. • The Eagle staff does not “vet” any advertising that is included in the newspaper and inclusion should not be considered as an endorsement by the staff. We encourage all residents to research any vendor before hiring. We can design your ad for you! Just contact Lisbeth.
Rocking & Rolling with the Rock & Roll Club
By Mike Scanlon, President
Rock n Roll Club for the third quarter is still growing, membership is now over 215, our goal for 2024 was 180. The attendance goal was an average of 125 per dance, the last quarter we have slipped to only 110, possibly due to the stormy weather and the snowbirds being away
For those residents new to Fairways, the Club has been operating under the same guidelines of a dance once a month with a live band and we do not serve food or drinks. The Club has been around for over 40 years and the last price increase was in the 90’s, going to the current cost for a member’s ticket to $5. Annual Membership hasn’t gone up either, it is still $5.
There is no other club here at Fairways that offers entertainment of this quality, at this LOW PRICE! We continue to look for new bands to add to the rotation, we have added 3 new bands this year alone.
Looking to the Fall; October will be our annual Halloween Costume Dance with prizes for dressing up in a Halloween Costume. Also, in October we close the membership campaign for 2024 and will reopen the membership drive at the December Dance for 2025. The November Dance, we will have the Rock n Roll Clubs Annual Charity Christmas Toy Drive; we will start collecting Toys, Cash/Gift Cards from Oct. 1st through to the day of the Dance
on Saturday Nov.16th. Look for the AD’s in the Eagle Newspaper, on the TV(media) and on Facebook. Last year we collected over 350 Toys and over $700. in Cash and Gift Cards; our goal will be to double that amount to 700 Toys and $1500. in Cash and Gift Cards. We have two Charities: to the west we have the United Methodist Church, Dean Rd. and the other, to the east is the Bithlo Community Center Both of these Charities work with local children and families in need during the Holiday Season, so even if you are not a Rock n Roll Member and don’t participate in our clubs’ dances, we encourage you to Help the Children of East Orlando and donate a Toy or Cash or Gift Card to this worthy cause.
December is always the surprise Dance of the year with more prizes and gifts for the 2024 members of the Rock n Roll Club.
We will continue to work to bring Great Bands, in a fun atmosphere for the residents of the Fairways Country Club to be entertained.
If You’re not 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 at mscan6121@ gmail.com
By Jane Slotnickt
Fall has arrived which means it’s time to “fall” in love with Jesus. The ladies at the Fairways Christian Women’s Connection can help you learn more about Him at our two Bible study sessions. Our evening session this month is on Thursday, October 17th, at 6:30 at the Greenbrier. We are continuing our study of the book of James. Our afternoon study will be on the 10th and 24th at Jo Lynn Haussmann’s home at 2 pm. Her address is 14721 Firestone. Join Jo Lynn in a great afternoon of fellowship and listen to Dr. David Jeremiah as he teaches on different topics.
Get connected with these wonderful women. Come out with the ladies to enjoy dining out and going to the movies.
We continue to support the Samaritan Resource Center with different donations each month. When you are doing your grocery shopping, try to pick up some individually packaged snacks. Each day the center serves approximately 80 people, so packaged snacks can easily be distributed to the homeless.
If you have any questions, please email Jane Slotnick at jaslotnick5@gmail.com or text Joy Ruggiero at 614-7434402.
“Fall” in Love With Jesus Sewing Group Update FWGA Plans for Fight for the Cure of Breast Cancer Golf Tournament
By Susan Creighton
We want to thank our community and friends for all the donations of sewing machines and the sewing items that we use. During September we were busy preparing for the Craft Show. Hope you came by to say hi and looked over all the items we had for sale, and bought something too!
We donated the following items to the Thrive Women’s Healthcare Clinic: 8 blankets, 8 bibs, 9 burp clothes, 2 changing pads, 1 floor activity mat for a baby and a table booster seat for an infant.
We would like to welcome a new member of our sewing group, Nancy Lang. It would be wonderful to share our work with more ladies of the Fairways. We are always looking for women to help with sewing, cutting, pressing, and sorting through our many items. There are so many different tasks that need to be attended to.
Come check us out at the Greenbrier on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:00. We break for coffee and snack at 10:00. You can call Donna Dale at 561-818-1354 or Sue Creighton at 321-663-2371.
By Shirley Crall, President
Welcome Back Snowbirds! The FWGA welcomes all levels of players to join us. We play golf every Tuesday morning with a scramble and luncheon on the first Tuesday of the month. Please contact Shirley Crall at 860/798-7776 or Susan Edwards at 570/767-9573 for membership information. We will be changing back to our regular golf tee times in October with Meeting Day Scramble on October 1st starting at 8:30 am. For regular Tuesday play the 18 holers will start at 8:30 am and the 9 holers will start at 8:00 am.
We are looking forward to our Annual Fight for the Cure of Breast Cancer Golf Tournament and Luncheon on Wednesday, October 23rd. Sign up for golf is in the Pro Shop. For lunch only, please contact Judy Smegelski at 407/282-2826. This is a fun day with golf, lunch, raffles, share the wealth and other contests. If you would like to Sponsor a Hole in memory of or in honor of someone who has battled cancer, please contact Lynne Blair at 407/595-9392. All proceeds go to Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation, Orlando. Please come out and participate!
The FWGA Christmas luncheon and golf scramble is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3rd. The election of officers for 2025 will be held at the Christmas Luncheon. If you are interested in holding an office, please contact Barb Avery at 407/506-2005.
Veterans Corner
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
By Edwin Ramirez, Commander, Fairways Veteran Group
As always, we want to give back to our wonderful community. On Friday October 18th, we are hosting our 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Dance at the Masters. The dance starts at 6:30 pm and tickets are $10.00 each and are still available. If you are unable to attend the dance, but would like to contribute to the cause, you can always donate by contacting us at 407-913-3681. There will be raffle sales, door prizes and food. Remember all monies collected will be donated to Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation.
At the Fairways we currently have veterans who have served as far back as the Korean War. The Honor Flight Central Florida is a non-profit organization that provides these veterans the opportunity to be flown to Washington, DC. There they will be able to visit various memorials, which include the Arlington National Cemetery. On Tuesday October 8th, during our general meeting, a representative will be at the Masters at 6:30 pm to give a presentation. They will discuss all the criteria and enroll any veterans who are interested. We invite all veterans to attend and it’s also open to all residents.
Supporting Our Veterans: Ongoing, we still have the Helping Homeless Veterans Drive, Bricks Honoring Our veterans and the Flag Replacement Program. We truly appreciate everyone’s support. If anyone needs information on any of these programs, please feel free to contact us. 407-913-3681.
FUTURE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Annual Elections: On Tuesday November 12th, during the general meeting. All positions within the Board will be available to be voted on. In addition, we will be voting on a Crest / Logo to represent the Fairways Veterans Group.
Third Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck: On Sunday November 24th , we invite all residents to attend this event. We ask that you bring a dish to share.
- More information will be posted on Facebook, Nextdoor, the TV Monitors and the November Issue of the Eagle.
MILITARY CALENDAR – HOLIDAYS, EVENTS, OBSERVANCES (OCTOBER)
•October 3, 1918 - Corporal John Henry Pruitt, was a United States Marine during World War I and is one of only 19 people who have received two Medals of Honor.
• October 13, 1775 – Navy Birthday (248 years)
• October 17-25, 1944 – The Battle of Leyte Gulf
• October 26 – National Day of the Deployed
• October 27 – Navy Day
New England Club
By Jean Kijek, Secretary
The New England Club met on Monday, September 14. Fran Archibald opened the meeting inviting members and guests to join our potluck supper. After supper, Fran opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our members and loved ones who have passed.
Fran announced that a new Karaoke Club was starting September 22 at 5 pm. Birthdays in September: Connie Fasano, Letizia Morales and Ina Wheeler. Sunshine Committee, Ronnie Tricoche-Griffin, Chair: 12 cards were sent out.
Debbie Yeagley handed out door prize tickets - Virgil Seepersad donated a free golf game. Geri Ossana won. Other prizes were a mug, donated by Geri Ossana, won by Lorraine Snyder. Bob Gussick won a pair of gloves. Share the Wealth tickets were collected by Vice President Paul DeRoo. Three drawings of $11 were won each by Ronnie Tricoche-Griffin, Linda Murray and Connie Fasano.
Music Bingo was conducted by DJ Johnny Tognacci. A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!
Our next meeting will be the Third Monday - October 21.
Singles Club Update
By Suzanne Hammons
The Singles Club has decided to skip the hot dog luncheon we normally do in October. Instead, we will have dinner at Perkins on October 6 at 4 pm. We will be eating at the location at 6425 University Blvd. Remember that Perkins has pie. Yum! Also, please let Suzanne know – 407-616-5006 – if you will be coming to dinner by Saturday the 5th. October is also the month we go back to having brunch on the third Thursday of the month. October 17 at 10 am we will meet at Johnny’s Diner located at 10169 University Blvd.
Every Saturday night the Singles Club meets to play games at the Greenbrier at 6 pm. We play 65, which is an easy card game. Then we play the dice games Farkle and Left, Right and Center. Bring your quarters, nickels and dimes and have a good time.
Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something!
By Geri Ossana
Frequently sitting for long periods is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. National Academy of Sciences researchers found that if you are sitting for long periods and engaged in a passive activity, such as watching television, your risk of dementia increases! However, if you are doing something that is engaging your brain, such as working on a computer, or a hobby that requires focus and problem-solving, you may actually lower your risk.
Do get up and move throughout the day and be sure to take breaks from whatever you’re doing when seated, so that you are stimulating your brain. Try to swap some TV time for an activity like catching up on emails or working on your memoirs. Even playing a challenging online game is better than sitting back and watching TV. Take breaks from whatever you are doing. Walk around, stretch, and engage your brain. Read a novel populated with many characters and locations that is more than just getting literary escapism. You’re getting a memoryboosting workout, too. A complex plot boosts brain activity associated with memory! As many people get older, they stop reading fiction because it becomes more difficult to keep up with dozens of character and plot twists. Keep notes if you need to. Your memory is likely to appreciate delving into another world. Studies found that those who read fiction even for a little while every day will help stimulate their memory and boost brain activity. Remember, Fairways has a wonderful library at the Greenbrier where you are free to borrow books and puzzles at any time!
Source: Mind Mood and Memory publication from Massachusetts General Hospital
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Come Join the Fairways/Palm Valley Mixed Bowling League!
You’re invited to join our fun group of bowlers. Our league is looking for people to join us on Monday mornings for 10:30 AM bowling at the Boardwalk Bowl.
We have openings for current teams and are also looking for bowlers interested in being substitutes. The League consists of bowlers of various ages from the Fairways and Palm Valley communities, but you do not have to live in either community in order join us if you are 55+.
Come out and meet fellow bowlers and have an enjoyable time with existing team members – listed below – as well as other new bowlers who have already signed up to join the league. Existing team members: Fran Archibald, Karen Barber, Marijo Bercaw, Rick Bercaw, Marsha Bingham, Jim Creighton, Sue Creighton, Carol Dammer, Paul DeRoo, Brian Dickson, Gary Doscher, Judy Doty, Mae Glatthaar, Richard Grout, Bob Gussick, Richard Harper, Bernie Hopfauf, Linda Hopgood, Steve Hopgood, Loretta Hysong, Skip Hysong, Debbie Keltner, Vickie King, Terry Kouba, Lena Koutoujian, Susan Loushin, Howard May, Laura Mercado, Ed Morin, Sue Morin, Doug Oakley, Karen Padot, Darrell Paul, Pearl Payne, Ann Sergio, Adam Sheblein, Cathy Sheblein, Heather Vinskus, Brad Weeks, Sandy Weeks, Terry Wiant and Libby Williams.
Fairways Tappers
The Fairways Tappers are going to offer a free chair tap class beginning on October 21st in the Masters Clubhouse from 10:00-11:00 am. Every time we perform, audience members approach us with statements like “I used to tap dance” or “I wish I could do that”. This class is for all of those who would like to tap but worry about their balance or have an issue with any physical concerns. The focus will be on movement and having fun. No previous dance experience is required, just bring your enthusiasm.
Tap shoes are not required, but they will make it more fun. You can get them on Amazon or go to the dance store called The Dancewear Corner on 136 S. Semoran Blvd. Contact Mary Lee Notley at 407-669-6639 or Suzanne Hammons at 407-616-5006 for questions or to reserve a spot. We hope to see you there!
For more information contact Brad Weeks at 713582-1010.
