The Grand Valley Grapevine Official Monthly Newsletter of Grand Valley G.V.H.A. 8146 Mill Springs, New Port Richey, FL 34653 March 2017 Page 1 of 15 Editor: Connie Cote 8146 Mill Springs Email: connie16@tampabay.rr.com Brenda Brady, Park Manager 727-243-5336 Emergency Number
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT I really appreciated the turnout we had for the first Farmers Market. The people that supplied the produce couldn’t have been happier. We even had a neighbor ask if she could sell farm fresh eggs. She sold out in 45 minutes. Hot Dog sales were good with all of the proceeds going to fund future events in the park. If anyone wants to sell any of their own crafts, come and talk to me and let’s see what we can do. Thanks to the Social Committee for a wonderful Valentines steak dinner and dance. We had a great turnout and everyone had a good time. Thanks also, to the great chefs for being brave enough to cook the steaks. Also, thanks to Joan Meagher for making and donating the afghan for a raffle. We ended up selling $130 in tickets. This will also help fund future events. The afghan was won by Charlie Goodrow. We are still interested in any ideas you may have for ways to making Grand alley an even better place to live. Write down your ideas and place them in the “Red Idea Box” in the clubhouse. Please sign them so we can talk to you. Terry Morrow GET WELL Get Well cards were sent to Barbara Nemeth, Mary Jane Sellers, Rod Warren, Ron Guay, Larry Gola, Donna Wright, Beverly Peek, Mary Lou Quade and Eric Parker. Please let Connie Cote know if you hear of someone that is ill or hospitalized.
Wii TOURNAMENT
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers at the passing of my husband, Ed. Roberta Grabowski Thanks to all who sent cards and well wishes, said prayers or paid a visit while I continue to rehab from knee replacement surgery. Larry Gola
Come join us every Tuesday at 6:45pm. Everyone is welcome! Annette Gill
Monday February 27th at 7:00 pm. Roll on over to the clubhouse, there's no time to spare. We're having a Wii Bowling Tournament--and we want you there! Get your bowling arm ready, it's time to come and play! Now don't forget to bring your beverage and snacks. Be ready to cheer and laugh....So strike or spare Wii don't care, just a night for our neighbors to share! Bette MacDonald, 845-3139
EUCHRE & POKER
Join in for a game of Euchre, you too can learn, it’s easy. Every Thursday, come a few minutes early at 6:30pm. Rich LeLievre 846-8973 We are changing the format of Wednesday night poker. Now instead of $10.00 for a buy in, it will now be $5.Come play! It will still be Co-Ed and all games will be played straight and wild cards. We meet every Wednesday at 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm. So all you poker players, come and join us and have a good time. If you have any questions call Frank Messina, 848-9071.
UP TO 10% DISCOUNT JUST SHOW YOUR GRAND VALLEY MEMBERSHIP CARD
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, 3/4/17 8am—10am Bring your own plate and utensils. Cost is $3pp. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice.
CARDS MAKING/PAPER CRAFTING This group meets every Wednesday from 1 to 3pm in the clubhouse. All crafters are welcome, from beginners to more advanced. If you have always thought you would like to give card making a try, but don't know where to begin, or having been doing this on your own for years, we would love for you to come and join us. If you have any question about what we do, call Carol McKenna at 973-479-2673.
Don’t forget to save your can tabs. Give them to Al Krueger at 8045 Monitor Dr. or leave them with Judy in the office.
3/10/56
Bob & Marge Gainer
MARCH
3/11/00
Ron & Diane LaRusso
3/1
Betty Kempf
3/17/73
Cecil & Donna Wright
3/2
Betty Wood
3/3
Judy Ingalls
3/4
Gene Brooks
3/4
Linda Noveskey
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION & USED BATTERIES Please give them to Gene Brooks to support Jacob’s school.
SHUFFLEBOARD Come one come all. Join with your neighbors on Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. or Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. There is always room for more players. Beginners welcome
GENEALOGY & DNA Anyone interested in doing their family genealogy? It would be great if we could meet and share information for beginners like myself. Please call me at 860/6040032. Just received back my DNA information from AncestryDNA, so interesting. Would love to hear from you. Bette MacDonald
95TH BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ANDY THOMAS ON 3/7 3/8
Nick Bell
3/8
Cissy Warren
3/10
Fern Forgues
3/13
John Miles
3/20
Les Baker
3/20
Beth Giannone
3/20
George Miner
3/24
Marian Page
3/26
Sandra Mausing
3/27
George Doenges
3/27
Mary Jane Sellers
3/28
Bob Pickles
Sunday March 12th Brunch will be held in the Pavilion at 10:00 a.m. All residents are invited to attend. Bring a breakfast item of your choice to share. If an item needs to be kept warm, electricity and extension cords are available.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WALGREENS ON MASSACHUSETTS FOR ALL THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS TO OUR EVENTS I want to thank everyone for the cards, prayers and calls at the passing of my husband, Ray. Special “Thank You” to Dottie & Gene Brooks for their kindness and support. God Bless Pat Brown Thanks so much for all who supported my wife, Jeanne in her time of struggle until the end. With all the cards, thoughts, prayers, calls and food you’ve shown that Grand Valley is truly a “family”. Thanks to all. Mario Cellini
POT LUCK DINNER Saturday, March 11th 5pm Bring your favorite dish to share, your beverage and table settings. Sign up sheet is posted in the clubhouse. Music provided by Ed
SOCIAL COMMITTEE The Valentine dinner had a great turnout, selling 80 tickets. Thanks to our “in house chefs” Rich LeLievre and Jim McKenna. The steaks were tender and cooked to perfection. There were some lucky attendees: Barbara Bell, Jim McKenna & Fred MacDonald walked away with door prizes. The luckiest person was Fern Forgues, who won $67.00 in the donation drawing. If you haven’t heard by this time, the Mystery Dinner, scheduled for March has been cancelled. In it’s place we are having a pot luck to celebrate St. Patty’s day on March 11th. This event will be FREE to all. Just bring a dish to share. There will be a sign up sheet in the clubhouse. Music and dancing will take place after the meal. On April 8th, we have the Bellaires coming for our “Farewell to Snowbirds” dance. The harmony between these two singer is worth the $7 charge. Besides good dance music, their vocals are “music to your ears”. On May 5th we will again celebrate the Battle of Puebla Day, also known as Cinco de Mayo with an assortment of Mexican cuisine. So keep your calendar up to date for this event.
MANY THANKS TO ED NADEAU AND HIS BEAUTIFUL ASSISTANT JO ANNFOR PROVIDING MUSIC AT SO MANY OF OUR EVENTS.
MEMBERSHIP DUES Reference Article IV Section 5 Annual Membership. Dues are billed annually to all owners in Grand Valley and are payable in full before December 31st for the next calendar year. MEETINGS Reference Article V Section 1 Place of Meetings. Meetings of the members shall be held at the office of the Association the Park clubhouse, or recreation hall or at any other place within the State of Florida that the Board of Directors or members may from time to time elect. Only members in good standing may attend and participate in meetings of the members. LADIES LUNCHEON
Our next Ladies Luncheon will meet on March 14th at 1pm at Carmalitas on old SR54.. A sign up sheet is in the clubhouse. All residents are welcome to join us. Call if you need a ride. Pat Blake 849-9831
To Pat Brown at the passing of her husband Ray, to Roberta Grabowski at the passing of her husband Ed, to Mario Cellini at the passing of his wife, Jeanne and to the family of Maryann Branson.
THANKS TO JOAN MEAGHER FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK MAKING THIS AFGHAN AND CONGRATULATIONS TO CHARLIE GOODROW WHO WAS THE LUCKY WINNER.
Frank and Ollie Parnell, Larry and Georgia Gola, Bob & Helen Wright and Ron & Huegette Guay recently returned from a cruise to Cozumel. We missed all the fun. Maybe next time.
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Dan & Barbara Bell 8101 Cedar Creek 727/232-0080 Nancy Crofoot 8134 Mill Springs 203/460-4314 Patty Morton 8034 Cedar Creek 727/992-5345 Beverly Peek 7328 Gettysburg 209/329-3675
DIRECTORY CHANGES Tweedle 8038 Bull Run, Omit Herman, Ingalls 727/459-0783, Meehan 904/556-1862, Larry (740/507-0746) & Lori Lawrence (740/507-1238), MARK, not Mack Robinson. On park layout, Lot 54 should be 8038.
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Tuesday MARCH
Pancake Breakfast
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Shuffleboard 9:30 am
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Farmers Market 12:00
Wednesday 1
Euchre 6:45pm
Rummikube 1 pm
Poker Club 1pm
Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm Co-Ed Poker 6pm Cards 3-13 7pm
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Farmers Market 12:00
Music by Ed
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Poker Club 1pm
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Co-Ed Poker 6pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
St. Pat’s Pot Luck
Pool Party 2 pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
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Shuffleboard 9:30 am
Bingo 6:45 pm
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Euchre 6:45pm
Euchre 6:45pm
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Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
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Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
Ladies Lunch 1pm
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
Shuffleboard
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Cards 3-13 7pm
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Poker Club 1pm Dominos 1pm Bingo 6:45 pm
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Euchre 6:45pm
6 Poker Club 1pm Dominos 1pm General Mtg 7 pm
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Bunco 7 pm
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Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
Shuffleboard
Farmers Market 12:00
Poker Club 1pm
Rummikube 1 pm
Farmers Market 12:00
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Rummikube 1 pm
Sunday Brunch
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Pool Party 2 pm
Poker Club 1pm
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Euchre 6:45pm
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Co-Ed Poker 6pm
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Bingo 6:45 pm
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Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
Dominos 1pm
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Pool Party 2 pm
Board Mtg 7pm
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Poker Club 1pm
Rummikube 1 pm
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Farmers Market 12:00
Bingo 6:45 pm
Co-Ed Poker 6pm Dominos 1pm
Poker Club 1pm
Rummikube 1 pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
Shuffleboard
Wii Tournament
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