December 2011 Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village Tammy Anthis, Editor Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association Board of Directors 2011 Officers and Directors President: Richard Gould Vice Pres.: David Lennox Secretary: Tammy Anthis Treasurer: Reta Cramer Director: Herman Biba The Unofficial Newsletter LakeMarion Hammock Village Director: ofHank Tammy Anthis, Editor Director: Ron Plouffe
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Audrey Sontag Tammy Anthis Jane Biba Kay Levinson Marilyn Smith
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421-2221 353-1959 422-6531 422-8543 421-1018
Manager Notes HAPPY HOLIDAYS LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE RESIDENTS May the peace and joy of the holiday season be with you throughout the coming year.
The Halloween/Welcome Back Party hosted by Carl and Mary Morin was a great success. Many of the residents who attended came in some very ‘unique’ costumes! Lots of prizes were given out and all that attended raved about the party. Thank you Carl and Mary for a great party and we all hope to have you host more great events for the residents.
Our Annual Community Yard Sale was, as always, a very profitable one for the residents who sold items and for our HOA with the coffee & donuts, bake sale, hot dog sales and the items donated that were sold in the clubhouse. Thank you to Donna Hunt and Jim Fitch for doing a great job on organizing this function for us.
Finally our new poolside lounge chairs arrived along with a new table and 4 chairs. They are a very nice addition to our pool area and add a special touch with Lake Hammock Village and our Logo on each chair.
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The turquoise and zircon are the birthstones Holly, narcissus, and poinsettia are the flowers May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; The spirit of Christmas which is peace; The heart of Christmas which is love. December was the tenth month in the early Roman calendar and takes its name from the Latin word decem, which means ten. It became the twelfth month in a later Roman calendar. In 46 B.C., the Roman statesman Julius Caesar added two days to December, which before then had only 29 days. Holidays in December
December 7th – National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II. Many American service men and women lost their lives or were injured on December 7, 1941. December 21st – Hanukkah, is the Jewish Feast of Lights or Feast of Dedication. The Hebrew word Hanukkah (also written Hannuka; Hanukah or Chanukah) means dedication. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom. December 22nd – Winter Solstice, which is the point in the Earth's revolution about the sun where the sun reaches its most southerly declination. This is the shortest day of the year and marks the beginning of the official winter season.
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December 25th – Christmas is celebrated by millions of people all over the world. For Christians, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. In 1870, the U.S, Congress made it a secular federal holiday. It is a holiday that is based on traditions; many traditions are faith based while others have their own traditions. Though many people celebrate Christmas in different ways, Christmas is a universal holiday with many universal traditions that brings people and families together in the spirit of giving and spending time with the ones they love. December 26th - Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday honoring African culture and traditions. It takes place from December 26 to January 1, a time that some African cultures called "the edges of the time when the year meet" and is traditionally spent in celebration, focus and assessment. The word Kwanzaa, sometimes, spelled Kwanza and means "first fruits of harvest" in Swahili. Maulana Karenga, an AfricanAmerican leader, proposed this observance and it was first celebrated between December 1966 and January 1967. December 26th - Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The traditional celebration of Boxing Day included giving money and other gifts to charitable institutions, needy individuals, and people in service jobs. The holiday may date from the Middle Ages (A.D. 400's-1500's), but the exact origin is unknown. It may have begun with the lords and ladies of England, who presented Christmas gifts in boxes to their servants on December 26. Or it may have begun with priests, who opened the church's alms (charity) boxes on the day after Christmas and distributed the contents to the poor. December 31st - One celebration that runs over into the next month, and the next year as well, is New Year's Eve. This involves saying good-bye to the old year and rejoicing in the new one. In the United States it is often marked by fire-works, dropping a ball in Central Park, parties with dancing and snacks. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Safety Reminder: When walking or riding your bike in our park be sure you walk/ride facing the traffic.
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Resident Directory The Resident Directory is in need of updating for 2012. Telephone numbers change with greater frequency now that we have access to so many more methods of communication. Please make sure we have your correct number or numbers to include in the directory. The 2012 directory will be finalized late in December and printed in January. Don't set this aside to do later as December is closer than we'd like to admit! I can be reached via email lfjohnsen@hotmail.com or by telephone 863.588.1599 or by stopping by our home at 151 Glen Este Blvd. You could even put a note in our door if you don't want to knock. Thank you, Lori Johnsen
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Nominating Committee
The Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association nominating committee is now working to get a slate of potential candidates to fill positions on the Board of Directors for the upcoming election at our January 2012 Annual meeting. Please, take time to think of this opportunity so your voice can be heard and join the ranks of the other volunteer officers/directors. If you are interested in being a candidate for one of the positions on the Board or if you know of anyone who might be interested, please contact, Herman Biba 422-6531 or Marileigh Osborn 421-6289. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Christmas Tree Ernie and his dad ventured into the woods to bring home a Christmas tree. They walked for hours in the snow, examining every tree they found. As the afternoon turned into evening, the temperature dropped ten degrees and the wind began to blow. Still no tree. Finally, Ernie piped up: "Listen Dad, I really think we'd better take the next tree we see, whether it has lights on it or not!"
-------------------------------------------------------------------------C & D Bus Tours Several new bus tours (Treasure Tavern Dinner Show, Biloxi, Broadway Palms Dinner Theater, Ringling Museum, and Key West) are posted on the clubhouse bulletin board. Be sure and check them out and sign up for any that interest you.
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December 2011
1st
Rosa Parks ignites bus boycott - 1955
16th
Anniv. of Boston Tea Party - 1773
2nd
National Fritters Day – 1665 1st
17th
1st airplane flies for 12 seconds at
recorded mention of the fritter
120 feet - 1903
3rd
1st human heart transplant - 1967
18th
4th
National Dice Day – An archeological dig 19th
Bake Cookies Day National Oatmeal Muffin Day
found dice that were 5,000 years old 5th
Walt Disney born – 1901
6th
Washington Monument completed – 1884 21st
7th
Pearl Harbor bombed - 1941
22nd
Thermometer invented – 1654
8th
John Lennon shot/killed - 1980
23rd
National Family Roots Day
9th
1st commercial Christmas card in 1843
24th
National Eggnog Day
10th
1st Nobel Prize awarded – 1901
25th
Christmas
11th
National Noodle Ring Day
26th
Boxing Day
12th
GM phases out Oldsmobile – 2000
27th
Radio City Music Hall opens -1932
13th
1st export of American Furs - 1621
28th
American’s 1st Labor Day - 1869
South Pole Discovered - 1911
29th
Bowling Ball invented - 1862
1st 10 amendments to Constitution
30th
Tiger Woods Birthday - 1975
31st
New Year’s Eve & National
14th 15th
20th
Elvis Presley drafted - 1957 1st day of Hanukkah
including Bill of Rights ratified – 1791
Champagne Day
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LHV December Happenings All the signup sheets for events are posted in the clubhouse. The Activity Committee will gather at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 1st in the clubhouse. Monday, December 5th – Knife Sharpening – 10:00 AM-6:00 PM in the clubhouse. Tuesday, December 6th will be the HOA Board meeting at 7:00 PM. Ladies Lunch will be on Wednesday, December 7th at Pizza Bistro Arabella’s in Winter Haven (346 W Central Ave). Carpooling at 11:30 AM. Thursday, December 8th – carpool from clubhouse at 12:00 PM – New Store Hobby Lobby Merchant’s Walk in Lakeland. Pick up crafts for the Holiday. Lunch afterwards – Chinese December Craft – Tuesday, December 13th at 2:00 PM - A lovely poinsettia trinket box is our December craft. You can give as a gift or save for yourself. Tuesday, December 13th will be the HOA meeting at 7:00 PM. Saturday, December 17th come and join other LHV residents for breakfast out at R-Place Eatery, 35523 U.S. HWY 27N. Meet there at 8:30 AM. Saturday, December 17th – Christmas Cantata in the clubhouse at 6:00 PM. Admission is a can of food in each hand. Birthdays and Anniversaries celebration is Sunday, December 18th at 6:30 PM at the clubhouse followed by a movie at 7:00 PM. Dining by the Book (Enjoyment Book) on Monday, December 19th. Carpooling from clubhouse 4:30 PM. Tuesday, December 20th find the Early Bird Diner’s at Macaroni Grill at Lakeside Village. Carpool 4:30 PM.. Sunday, December 25th is our Christmas Potluck Dinner at 2 PM. Please bring a covered dish enough to serve at least 8 people and your own tableware. The price for Guest & Non Dues Paying HOA members will be: adults $4.00, children age 5-12 $2.00, under age 5 free. You must pay 1 week ahead to Audrey Sontag (98 Reineke). Hosts: Audrey Sontag, Joanne Marko, Betty Pall, Samantha Greenwell. Friday, December 30th – Clubhouse closed Private Party
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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE “CANDLES, CAROLS, COOKIES & CANS” CHRISTMAS CANTATA DECEMBER 17, 2011, 6:00 P.M.
PLEASE RESERVE THIS DATE WE WILL BE LIGHTING CANDLES, SINGING CAROLS AND EATING COOKIES!
THE ADMISSION IS “A CAN IN EACH HAND” THE (NON-PERISHABLE) CANS WILL BE DONATED TO A LOCAL HAINES CITY FOOD BANK
PLEASE JOIN US AND BE BLESSED AS WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST!!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you could help bake cookies for this event please sign up at the clubhouse.
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Our food donations from the Lake Hammock Village 2011 Christmas Cantata “Candles, Carols, Cookies and Cans” will be given to “A House Blest”. A House Blest is a community based program located in Haines City. It opened its doors for the first time in January 2008 and began immediately assisting Polk county citizens with food and clothing needs. A little background of “A House Blest”. Our own Cathy Mullison was in a Bible Study group at her local church. God had given her a burden to “help others”. She knew there were several homeless people around her church. After a troubled and distraught childhood, she found herself in dire need of help. She prayed to God that “if you take care of me, I will help take care of others”. She said, “I knew there were hungry people out there”. “There was a lot of talk and no action”. At that point she called a meeting of the Bible Study group and others who were business savvy to put into place a “food pantry for the hungry”. She knew people were willing to help but no one wanted to “start it”, she had a good response from her church. They started in a garage, which people worked to clean out and set up the “food pantry”, they quickly outgrew the garage and then moved to a house on the church property, where they are now located. The mission always has a need for helpers and donations of non-perishable food items and/or cash. Approximately 2 years ago Cathy Mullison started to “Bake Bread for the Hungry”. AS OF NOVEMBER 19, 2011 CATHY HAS BAKED 1,001 LOAVES OF BREAD TO “FEED THE HUNGRY” TO SHOW THEM “SOMEONE CARES” A HOUSE BLEST 114 South Second Street Haines City FL 33844 Hours: M and F from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: (863) 421-9115 A few statistics: A House Blest-At the end of October 2011 2,576 Families registered 459 Families served 56 New families registered 1,616 Total people served 12,079 Total pounds food distributed 26.3 Average pounds of food per family $11.78 Average cost for food per family $5,129.95 Funds expended for the month 9 Days open This article prepared by Cathy Strohmaier and please give generously with your cans of food.
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SNOWBIRD WELCOME BACK/HALLOWEEN PARTY Ghosts and goblins descended on Lake Hammock Village’s Club House on November 5, 2011 for our Snowbird Welcome Back/Halloween Party. The residents showed their creative abilities with some fabulous costumes. There were over 20 costumes displayed, none of which were the same. The evening started with a big Welcome Back to our
Horror movies. Answering 10 of the 14 questions, the Halloween trivia expert was Nanci Emery who received a gift for all her ghostly knowledge. After residents showed off their dance moves, it was time to judge all of the beautifully hand-crafted costumes. The residents who did not wear costumes for the evening had a very difficult challenge trying to pick out first and second place. First place was chosen without a doubt, however second place was not so easy. After a tie breaker round, it was time to hand out the prizes. First prize went to Skeleton Jane Lallier and Second prize went to Pete Evans, a/k/a Dirty Ol’ Man. Both received a pin and a prize for their costumes. Throughout the evening guests played a game guessing on the amount of candies in a large jar. The resident who showed the greatest guessing skills guessing 1202 candies out of 1238 candies was Ira Ladyman who received a gift. Throughout the evening residents continued to enjoy music, many door prize drawings, and great company. Among other great gifts won, Joanne Marko also won the 50/50 draw. The Polk County Humane Society will receive a donation of $50.00 from this party and it will be donated on behalf of the “Residents of Lake Hammock Village.” Thank you to everyone who participated in this event. There is a photo album in the Club House on the information shelf that you can view. I will not be sponsoring the New Year’s Eve gathering since that will be taken care of by our Activities Committee. Happy Holidays to All Our Friends at Lake Hammock Village!!!
Snowbirds letting them know that they were greatly missed. A special thank you was sent out to all the businesses and residents who donated prizes and gifts which included: Larry and Lorraine Dezinski, Brian Lund, Pete and June Evans, Bob Evans Restaurant, The End Zone Restaurant, R Place Eatery, DK’s Donuts, Denny’s Restaurant and McDonald’s Restaurant. Special thanks were also given to Steven and Chrissy Dean and Pauline and Art McKay for their donation of the beer, to Pete and Helen Shevlin for their donation of the wine, to David and Phyllis Lennox for their donation of the treat bags and to Betty Rhoades for her help at the door with tickets. To loosen up the crowd and help them overcome their dancing shyness, the evening started with a new dance called the “Balloon Dance.” Residents filled the dance floor with a balloon tied around one ankle and stomped out each other’s balloon to the classic music played by DJ Ron. The resident who was able to hold on to her balloon the longest was Raggedy Ann Helen Shevlin who danced away with a prize. The residents then helped themselves to the wide array of food provided by Carl and Mary Morin. While the residents enjoyed their snacks, it was time to test their trivia knowledge on Halloween TV shows and
Carl and Mary Morin
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What shall we do with the Legal Fund? All funds now in the HOA savings account are designated as a Legal Fund and annually all money in the checking account in excess of $2,000 MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE LEGAL FUND. These funds are not available for any purpose other than legal matters. At the 2012 HOA annual meeting we, the voting members of the HOA, have an opportunity to decide the future of the legal fund. There are many possible choices available including leaving the present rules in place, eliminating the legal fund, and everything in between. This is a very important decision and will take careful consideration. The annual meeting may be difficult, confusing, and time consuming. The Board of Directors presented their proposals at the November HOA meeting (included on next page) All members should have an equal chance to present their ideas to the membership. To avoid chaos and simplify the process, I would like to offer a chance to have all or most proposals reduced to writing and printed in the January 2012 issues of The Gator Tales and handed out at the annual meeting. I am asking that anyone with a proposal concerning the legal fund contact me to arrange a meeting to discuss their suggestions and reduce them to writing. This will allow members to review all proposals before voting on any of them. Motions would still be allowed from the floor at the meeting, and amendments could still be made at the meeting. Please contact me at 130 Silver Crest Drive, (863) 422-5902, or rgould130@msn.com. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Dick Gould HOA President
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HOA Board Proposals At the November 2011 Board meeting the legal fund was discussed. The Board will be proposing the following motions at the 2012 annual meeting. This and all other motions will be open for amendments and discussion at the annual meeting.
1. The Board of Directors recommends to the Annual Meeting that the Legal Fund as established by the 2002 Annual Meeting be amended to provide for a maximum Dedicated Legal Fund of $8,000 plus accrued interest. 2. The Board of Directors recommends to the Annual Meeting that $2,000 from the current Legal Fund be transferred to a new Emergency Fund and that the use of the new Emergency Fund be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. 3. That all remaining funds in the current Legal Fund be transferred to
current year’s budget. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year We're wishing you a Christmas Full of laughter, love and light, With delicious holiday foods To excite your appetite. We're hoping you receive Delightful gifts to make you smile, With family and friends To love you all the while. We wish you a Merry Christmas; May your Christmas dreams come true, And when Christmas is over, Happy New Year, too!
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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE PRAYER TEAM We are excited to share that some caring residents in LHV, who believe in the POWER OF PRAYER, have implemented a Prayer Team for our residents and their immediate family, via email and phone (if you don’t have email). If you would like to be part of the Prayer Team please contact Cathy Strohmaier at cathy.strohmaier@gmail.com or 863-419-2699 (home) or 863-295-2358 (cell). If you would like for us pray for you or a family member, please let me know. It will be sent to the Prayer Team (via e-mail or phone) here in LHV to pray for your needs. If you want to be a Prayer Team Partner and be added to the Team list, please email me or give me a call. If you are not familiar with the Prayer Team concept, please let me know and it will be my privilege to address your comments/concerns/questions. Every effort will be made that any information received in a prayer request will be kept in strictest confidence. Only generalities will be given in the prayer request when it is emailed or phoned to the Prayer Team. Thank you
Cathy Strohmaier
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Long before it was used as a "kiss encourager" during the Christmas season, mistletoe had long been considered to have magic powers by Celtic and Teutonic peoples. It was said to have the ability to heal wounds and increase fertility. Celts hung mistletoe in their homes in order to bring themselves good luck and ward off evil spirits.
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ACROSS 2 Singing 3 Santa's helpers 4 Where Santa lives 6 Celebration 7 Hung by the chimney 9 Shown bright in sky 11 Christ born in one
12 He was stingy 14 Kiss under it 15 Wrote "A Christmas Carol" 18 Festive drink 21 Gifts 23 Religious songs 24 Christmas berry 26 Has a shiny red nose
27 Jesus born here 29 Mary rode this DOWN 1 Said "God bless us everyone" 2 December 25th 3 Pine tree 5 Was born in a manger 8 Decorations
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9 Santa's sled 10 Elves are busy there 13 Santa slides down it 16 They pull Santa's sled 17 Magi 19 Hangs on door 22 Tends sheep 25 Animal ridden in desert
Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers: Olive Craighton – Consulate Rehab Elsie Torpey – Home
Irene LoBello – Southern Gardens Jim Welch – New Hampshire – heart surgery Nov. 29th
If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Kay Levinson (422-8543) know so she can get a card to them. In Memoriam Our condolences to the family and friends! Ken Riley – past resident of 119 Silver Crest _______________________________________________________ Thanks for all the cards, flowers, and prayers during my surgery and hospital stay. Thanks to Walter Strohmaier, Pastor J and our many friends for their many visits and prayers. Doris Rockwell _____________________________ I would like to thank everyone who worked the garage sale. Also thanks to Walter Strohmaier for picking up merchandise after the sale. Thank you everyone, Donna Hunt __________________________________ "As frequent visitors to the pool area, we would like to extend a Great Big Thank You to the owners of Lake Hammock Village for the new lounge chairs. They are beautiful and we do appreciate the new furniture. THANK YOU!!! Carl and Mary Morin" _______________________________________ THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We at Faith in Action want to express our sincere appreciation for all the friends at Lake Hammock Village for your generosity in donating the goods from your yard sale. Faith in Action ministers to children in Haiti and only Eternity will reveal the Blessing you have been. Thank you again, Bill Burch, Vice President
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Faith in Action Ministries, Inc. www.faithinactionworldoutreach.com I would like to thank Mary & Carl for introducing an evening of fun and surprises. The costumes were unbelievable and wow all that wonderful food and ambience – You guys did an awesome job. Thanks, Audrey Sontag _________________________________ A big Thank You to all of you who made “Sharing Christmas With You” for the children of Haines City a success. As we walked and knocked on your door, you were so generous in your giving to this worthy cause. Thanks for the unwrapped toys also. Those who gave of their time were: Mary Ann Donovan, Kay Levinson, Nancy Roy, Joanne Marko, Lori Boran, Helen Shevlin, Audrey Sontag, Margaret Conley, Barb Cowles, and Betty Rhoades. We donated $775.40 to the Haines City Parks and Recreation Dept. Thanks, Betty Rhoades ________________________________________
Needed
Although we have a few people hosting our Christmas Dinner, I would appreciate it if two other people would volunteer to help with cleaning up. This is a great day but requires a lot of work, so please volunteer to help. Call Audrey Sontag – 421-2221
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DecemberBirthdays 1st 1st 4th 6th 7th 9th 10th 10th 11th 12th 12th 16th 16th 18th 19th 19th
May Cook Sharon Greenfield Michael Huber Doris Rockwell Christine Dean Mary Raymond Pauline Atteridge Hazel VanDyke Scott Cameron Judy Loy Georgiana Palmer Barry Anthis Pete Evans Sue Pickard Rebecca Allred Ron Cowles
19th 20th 21st 21st 23rd 24th 24th 25th 25th 25th 26th 27th 28th 28th 29th 31st
Jack McQuade Willard Davidson Vito Destefano David Lennox Helen Vernon Earla Herring Kay Levinson Greg Schamerloh Marilyn Smith James Welch Jerry Buttler Florine Mackey Betty Pall Steve Pierce David Butcher Pat Marotti
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Terry & Renee DeJane 39 years Wayde & Emily Marshall 23 years Fred & Judie Bott 26 years Gary & Earla Herring 48 years
December Anniversaries 2nd 4th 10th 20th
Robert & Elsie Torpey 34 years Stephen & Christine Dean 2 years Bob & Debbie Renka 23 years Richard & Florence Browning 50 years
23rd 24th 28th
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December LHV Volunteers Please, take the opportunity when we see them to say thanks Tammy Anthis – Bingo, Gator Tales Andy & Nancy Belski – Line Dance Instructors, Gator Tales Herman Biba – Nominating Committee Jane Biba – Bingo KZ Bowden - Bingo Margaret & Jack Conley – Wednesday Morning Coffee Ron & Barb Cowles – Wednesday Morning Coffee Lorraine Dezinski – Bingo Judy Dixon - Bingo Mary Ann Donovan – Gator Tales Nanci & Lee Emery - Wednesday Morning Coffee Jim Fitch – Yard Sale Donna Hunt – Yard Sale Lori Johnsen - Thanksgiving Meal Bee Koenig – Bingo Joyce Ladyman – Bingo Kay Levinson – Sunshine Committee Karen Loveall – Bingo Bob Marotti – Bible Study Leader Mary & Carl Morin – Welcome Back Dance Marileigh Osborn - Nominating Committee George & Georgiana Palmer - Wednesday Morning Coffee, Bingo Bill & Karen Patelunas – Wednesday Morning Coffee Betty Rhoades – 50/50 Ticket sales David & Mary Schnopp – Clubhouse Librarians Marilyn Smith –Welcome Committee Richard & Marian Spiegel – Gator Tales Walter Strohmaier – Hospital Visitation
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HAINES CITY COMMUNITY (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700) Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park Friday, December 2nd: Movies in the Park, Lake Eva Park 8-10 PM Saturday, December 10th: Christmas Parade 10 AM Glitter, Glisten & Snow 1-9 PM Lake Eva Park
Lakeridge Winery Wine and Chocolate is the theme for this very special event at this seasonal time of year. Local Artists and Crafters are invited to display their work. Enjoy live music by incredible bands on outdoor stage throughout the entire weekend. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food will be available for purchase, along with complimentary Winery tours and tasting. $2 donation Dec 10, 2011 10:00 am - 05:00 pm Dec 11, 2011 11:00 am - 05:00 pm
Celebration Snowing is a month long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, the Celebration Express train, and nightly snowfall at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 PM. Parking and admission are free. Celebration is conveniently located between Highway 192 and interstate 4 near Walt Disney World. The ice rink will be open daily from 4:00-10:00 PM through January 2nd – Make sure to ask about Resident Skate Passes or multiple-day skate passes for guests. In addition to the everyday fun at Now Snowing Nightly, join us for the Orlando Sentinel Celebration of Voices on December 3rd and you can catch a special Radio Disney Holiday concert and filled with surprise performances on December 10th.
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Lakeland Lakeland Center- My Fair Lady – December 2nd at 7:30 PM - $47 A Rockin’ Christmas – December 15th at 2:30 & 7:30 PM - $42, $47, $125 Rain A Tribute to the Beatles – December 7th at 7:30 PM - $45, $56 Loretta Lynn – December 9th at 7:30 PM - $32.50-$67.50 Sandi Patty – December 16th at 8:00 PM - $32.50-$62.50 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker – December 29th at 7:30 PM Florida Southern College (111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive) – “Tartuffe” Nov. 17th, 18th, 19th at 7:30 PM; Nov. 20th at 2:30 PM Harrison School for the Arts (750 Hollingsworth Rd) – White Christmas – Nov. 10th – 12th at 7:30 PM Nov. 13th at 2:00 PM Symphony Orchestra Concert – Nov. 17th at 7:30 PM
Kissimmee White Christmas Broadway Show - December 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Admission: Adult $21.00, Seniors $18.00 Osceola Center for the Arts 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Gaylord Palms Resort (6000 W. Osceola Parkway) - ICE! - November 16th – Jan 2nd ICE! Adult $22.99, SNOW! Adult $17.99-$20.99, SNOW! & ICE! Adult $34.98-$41.98
Winter Haven Theatre Winter Haven - It’s a Wonderful Life - December 1 - 19, 2011
Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm with Sunday (12/11) at 7:30 pm & Saturday (12/17) at 2:30 pm
Light Up The Lakes - The 2011 Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, December 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Lake May. The parade will circle counterclockwise in Lakes Shipp, May, Howard and Cannon.
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New Residents Welcome to our community!
Gord & Kathy Arsenault – 156 Glen Este Blvd. They are from Ontario, Canada. _______________________________________________________________________
Annual Association Dues The annual association dues must be paid by January 7, 2012. In order to vote for the election of Board members or any other motions (legal fund) at the January meeting you must be a member in good standing and the amount owed is $15. Please pay your dues to Rita Crammer at 189 Glen Este Blvd. 419-9192.
SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION at Lake Hammock Village 36106 Highway 27 Haines City, Florida (863) 421-5764 www.lakehammock.com sales@lakehammock.com
Lake Hammock Village Residents – Bring us a buying customer and receive $100.00
Office Hours
Sales Staff
Monday thru Friday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday * 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Closed Sundays and Holidays
Judy * Cell (863) 325-6846 Renee * Cell (863) 242-5400
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Newsletter Information All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake Hammock at bottom of page). Just a reminder any information for Gator Tales needs to be submitted to me by the 20th of every month. If you have any questions or suggestions about the Gator Tales please contact me in person, by phone or in writing. I am always looking for ways to improve the newsletter. Tammy Anthis (Editor)
Gator Tales Staff:
(863) 353-1959
Andy & Nancy Belski
50 Sargent St
Mary Ann Donovan
tanthis@tampabay.rr.com
Richard & Marion Spiegel
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Why keep aspirin by your bedside? There are other symptoms of a heart attack besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating, however these symptoms may also occur less frequently. Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack. The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep. If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water (Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve under the tongue. They work much faster than the tablets). Afterwards: Call 911 – say “heart attack!” – say that you have taken 2 aspirins – phone a neighbor or a family member who lives close by – take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and… DO NOT LIE DOWN Just a suggestion: purchase a box, keep one in your car, pocketbook, wallet, bedside -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It’s Here! The Enjoyment Book The Enjoyment Book is still $30 for a year’s two for one specials that include dining, sports events, and services. It’s available at 67 Sargent St., either cash or checks made out to L.H.V. Any questions please call Marilyn Smith at 421-1018. __________________________________
Could you please save ALL of your plastic lids to put into the square plastic box in the Club House? 500 of these lids (any shape or size) help 1 child have 1 treatment. These lids go to the National Leukemia Society. Thank you. Mary Ann Donovan
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Our 26th Year! - Over 8,000 Roofovers Installed! Ask Our Lake Hammock Customers! Larrry & Lorraine Dezinski Joe & Joanne Marko Andrew & Nancy Belski Florence Browning Jeff Hunt & Lorene Johnson
Dennis Weinzierl Richard & Carol Gould David & Mary Schnopp David & Karen Butcher Leon & Linda Martin
1-352-242-5055 Thompson’s
Comfort Seal Roof Systems, Inc.™ Clermont, FL 34711 “Since 1986”
www.comfortseal.com FL St. Lic. # CCC1325522 Certified Contractor
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Lake Hammock Village Homeowner’s Association Homeowner’s Association Meeting, Minutes Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Board Members in Attendance: All members present I.
Call to Order: President called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM followed by a Flag Salute. Welcomed all the snowbirds back and thanked everyone for coming to the Welcome Back Dance.
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Previous Minutes: a) Motion to approve October 11, 2011 minutes as posted. Motion carried.
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Treasurer’s Report a) Treasurer’s report read. As of October 1, 2011 account balance $2,724.55 in checking. Activity for October: expenses - $87.96, income (share wealth & dues) $109 for a balance of $2,745.59 as of November 1, 2011. Savings Account $12,021.63. b) Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
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Manager’s Report: a) Welcomed back all Winter Residents. b) Control Burn is scheduled for November. Will be a one day event. c) 15 New Lounge Chairs for the pool area. Any resident that would like one of the old ones should let her know. d) Mulch/Wood is being replaced around the clubhouse. e) Status of break-in – This is still an open case f) CAP – letters were mailed out to those interested so the process has begun g) Please turn in copies of our drivers licenses to the office for the HUD report.
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Officers’ Report a) President: We have 31 surveys turned in so far. If you haven’t turned it in please do. At any time you may put any suggestions in the box.
VI.
Committee Reports: a) FMO: George Palmer reported that there is an updated version of FS723 which is available online from the Fl Department of Business & Professional Regulations, there were some significant changes. Negotiations between FMO and FMHA (Fl Manufactured Housing Association). FMO membership is dwindling and needs to be built up. If interested in joining talk to George Palmer.
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b) Activities: Questions were asked about the charge for Thanksgiving Meal this year. This will be starting this year (2011). c) Sunshine: Eight cards were sent out: 2 sympathy and 6 get well. d) Statutory Committee: They met with the owners/manager on October 20th. It was a very productive & positive meeting. The owners want to work with us and keep rent increases to a minimum. Security was discussed. e) Yard Sale: Yard sale is in good shape. Thanked everyone for helping out. Items to be collected after the yard sale for a mission outreach program Faith in Action. f) Enjoyment Books: The 2012 books are in and will have them available for $30. g) Plastic Tops: A container on the counter to collect all sizes of plastic lids. 500 caps provide one Leukemia treatment. h) Sharing Christmas With You – A box is in the clubhouse for donation of toys. The ladies will be around this month to collect cash donations. i) Christmas Cantata - This event will be on Saturday, Dec. 17th at 6:00 PM in the clubhouse. Admission is a can of food in each hand which will be donated to a Haines City organization: A House Blessed. There will be four churches participating as well as some local talent. j) Welcome Back Dance: Thanked everyone for coming and it was a great success. VII.
Old Business: a)
Legal Fund – Read the recommendations from the HOA Board: These are printed on page 12 of December Gator Tales. Other resolutions or amendments to these motions can be made at the 2012 annual meeting. Then all the dues paying members will vote on the final resolution at the Jan. 2012 meeting. Discussion followed. 2012 Proxy form will list the things we will be voting on and will cover all business issues brought before the annual meeting. If you sign a proxy, and have your 2012 dues payed you are giving another person the right to vote on all issues for you. 2012 dues will need to be paid by January 7, 2012 in order to vote at the 2012 Annual Meeting.
b) Nominating Committee – Reported they have 3 candidates but would like more. VIII.
New Business: a)
Prayer Chain – announced that we would be starting a prayer chain in Lake Hammock Village.
IX.
Motion to close meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. Respectfully submitted by, Secretary LHV HOA
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18 6:30 PM Birthday/ Anniversary Celebration 7:00 PM Movie
25 2:00 PM Christmas Dinner
Monday
Tuesday
5 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 10 – 6 Knife sharpening 7:00 PM Men's Poker
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12 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
13 9:00 AM Bible Study
9:00 AM Bible Study 2:00 Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Board Meeting
10:00 AM Shuffleboard
2:00 PM Crafts
7:00 PM Men's Poker
7:00 PM Board Meeting
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1 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 2:00 PM Activity Meeting 7:00 PM Bingo
2 9:00 AM Water Aerobic
7 8:15 Coffee 9:00 Aerobics 11:30 AM Ladies Lunch 2:00 Wii 7:00 Dominoes Men’s Poker
8 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 12:00 PM Shopping/ Lunch 7:00 PM Bingo
9 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
14 8:15 Coffee
15 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
16 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
2:00 Wii
2:00 PM Games & Cards
10:00 AM Shuffleboard
7:00 Dominoes Men’s Poker
7:00 PM Bingo
9:00 Aerobics
21 8:15 Coffee
19 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 4:30 PM Dining By Book 7:00 PM Men's Poker
20 9:00 AM Bible Study
4:30 PM Early Bird Dining
7:00 Dominoes Men’s Poker
26 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
27 9:00 AM Bible Study
28 8:15 Coffee
10:00 AM Shuffleboard 7:00 PM Men's Poker
2:00 Water Aerobics
2:00 Water Aerobics 6:30 PM Texas Hold’em
9:00 Aerobics 2:00 Wii
9:00 Aerobics 2:00 Wii 7:00 Dominoes Men’s Poker
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22 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 2:00 PM Games & Cards
29 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 2:00 PM Games & Cards
10:00 AM Shuffleboard
Saturday 3 2:00 Water Aerobics
11:00 AM Line Dance 10 2:00 Water Aerobics
10:00 AM Shuffleboard 11:00 AM Line Dance
11:00 AM Line Dance
23 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard
17 8:30 AM Breakfast R- Place Eatery 2:00 Water Aerobics 6:00 PM Christmas Cantata 24 2:00 Water Aerobics
11:00 AM Line Dance
30 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard Clubhouse closed Private Party
31 2:00 Water Aerobics