Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy Labor Day
September 2010
It feels like Fall ……….Somewhere Fall will be here soon, although here in Florida it’s hard to tell. You’re going to have to wait until about the third week of October before the daily high temperatures drop to the low 80s. The folks at the Florida climate center say Fall happens when the daily low temperatures drop below 60 degrees and stay there. In the Tampa Bay area that doesn’t usually Happen until you’re eyeing turkey for Thanksgiving.
Time to Celebrate! To honor workers far and near Our nation passed a bill To grant all men a day of rest A Sabbath—if you will!
You know its fall in Florida when-----•
Much praise is due our labor force For each achievement made Who’ve furthered the economy Our country’s growth and trade.
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It’s also a three day weekend’n The last chance to bask in the warm sunshine, Enjoy the poolside and just have a great time With friends and family with bbqs, parades and picnics. Chill out this Labor Day with friends, family, Associates and loved ones and wish’em a Fun-tas-tic Labor Day weekend!
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You put away your light green bathing suit in favor of your brown one. You can roll down the windows in your car and not run the risk of melting You can plant things without them withering immediately The stores put out the winter holiday decorations. Everywhere you turn there is some sort of festival celebrating art, food, wine, crafts, history, cars, gourds etc. Although we don’t get the rainbow of falling leaves that other states do, we do see a lot of acorns and random other seedlings. Hey, that’s less raking for us.
Newsletter 1
Newsletter Information Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of every month. Please contact the editor ( Phyllis Grossi) at 567-6105 or drop off the information at 11150 Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at www.floridacommunities.com. (click on Southfork at bottom of page) Please contact Phyllis Grossi for any changes, deletions or additions to the calendar by the 15th of each month. Phone number is 567-6105
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Article from an (Old Article) of Dear Ann Landers Submitted by, Elizabeth DeMers Dear Ann Landers; I am 46 yrs old, with frown children and elderly parents---the so-called “sandwich generation.� This has been a most difficult time for me. I do not want to put my children through this same misery and have written a list to remind myself how to behave when I am the age my parents are now. I hope you will print it to help others who may be in the same situation.-------Buffalo, NY Dear Buffalo: Your list should be required reading for everyone older than 60. It is chock-full of wisdom and caring. Thanks for sending it on. Here it is: 1. When my children tell me I should no longer drive, I will believe them and quit., because I know they love me. 2. When it becomes apparent that I need extra help, I will accept it from outsiders because my children cannot do everything. They have other obligations beyond my daily care. 3. It is up to me to make my life fulfilling. It is not my children’s responsibility. I must stay active and learn to entertain myself so I do not become a burden to them. 4. If my children tell me I am becoming confused and that it is no longer safe for me to be alone, I will believe them and not become defensive. 5. If I am unable to get along with my children, I will seek counseling so we can learn to manage the changes in my life together. 6. I will get my legal affairs in order and trust the advice of professionals so there will be no problems about money or property down the road. 7. I will not complain about feeling poorly. My children cannot fix my health, and such complaints are emotionally draining for them to hear. 8. My children are not my indentured servants. I will remember to thank them for everything they do for me, and I will do loving things in return. 9. I will avoid making my children feel guilty. Age is no excuse for insults and manipulative behavior. 10. For as long as I can, I will take good care of myself physically, dress well, and carry myself with dignity. Nothing saddens a child more than to witness parents who give up on how they present themselves.
Sick List Vera Lovelace Judy Geyer
Don Duarte Marie Sternhardt
Mike Robinson Norman Tierney
Ernie VanDeMark Denise Gottshalk
Get well wishes to all! ____________________________________________________________________________________________
New Residents
Max & Peggy Elkins
11044 Ewing Dr
Welcome to our community! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank You Thanks to all who sent me get well cards, phone calls, prayers, gifts of food and made visits while I am recovering from recent heart problems. Your concerns are very much appreciated----its great to feel the caring of neighbors and friends. Thank you all from Marie Sternhardt and my family. ______________________________________________________________________________
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY LABOR DAY AND REMEMBER ALL WHO LABOR FOR US!!!!
About Grandparents In the middle of September (September 12th) comes a day most folks don’t even think much about: GRANDPARENTS’ DAY This is probably a good time to celebrate Grandparents. The days grow shorter (and so do a lot of us as we age!), the leaves start to turn color (as we lose a bit of ours), and there is still plenty of nice weather to enjoy…and most of us have finally learned what that word means. GRANDPARENTS ARE NOT AT ALL LIKE PARENTS: we become entirely different people when those tiny new ones come along! Sometimes we are obnoxious about showing you our cute pictures, but you must understand that as we look at that first grandbaby we see the most beautiful child that has ever been born. And, miracle of miracles, as the next one comes along (and the next, and the next) they get not only cuter, but smarter. And we just have to tell you all about these miracle children, because news like this is MUCH too important to keep to one’s self! NOTE: ALONG WITH THE GOOD STUFF COME A FEW “NOT SO GOODS.” The years get shorter and shorter. Christmas shopping comes around every three months now. I’ve been thinking a lot about that lately, because it seems to take forever to do anything these days. The day is gone and only half the chores get done. I just can’t wait to see how things are in another 15 or 20 years (if we live that long)! It’ll be Christmas shopping every other week! No wonder grandparents send money!!! And speaking of money, we do get kind of funny with it. Now, we actually know that prices go up a little bit every year, but as we get older we just don’t need to buy as much. The result of this is that when we do go shopping we make terrible noises, like “THAT’S RIDICULOUS! -- How can they charge so much for this junk?” (Maybe the real reason stores have senior discount days is to keep the grumbling down for the real customers during the rest of the week.) AND….our grandchildren make fun of us for eating something called “EARLY BIRDS” --There are “old folks” who are disgustingly energetic and in shape (like the dancing Grannies, for heaven’s sake), but they don’t count. Every group has its aberrations! The rest of us can enjoy our water exercise classes, and keep bragging about our miracle kids. It’s better that way!
I am proud to be in the category of grandparent and I hope you are too!
Women’s Club On August 4th, 22 ladies met for their monthly meeting. Because of the high humidity of 98% and the extreme heat, we decided to have the meeting inside the clubhouse instead of by the pool and to go swimming after. It was a short meeting followed with pastries and coffee. We welcomed a new member, Sandy Morrison and I also introduced our new Vice-President, Pat Lynch who gracefully accepted the position. She will be replacing, Hattie Lane who passed away a few months ago. Shirley Rouer of our Charity committee made an appeal for school supplies. There is a box in the clubhouse where you can place your donations. Don’t forget to bring in your 2 can food items for this next meeting. We will meet next month on September 1st at 9:30am and this meeting will be hosted by the members of the board. We should have some surprises so be there for a good time. Marielle, President ______________________________________________________________________________ _______
BINGO NIGHT
Invite your friends and neighbors and come on down on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm for a fun night of games and a little laughter. The doors open at 5:30pm and prepare of a fun evening.
Just a word to let all of you know that I have upgraded all the prices for each game. Now, your odds of winning are very strong with a better prize.
For the newer residents, Bingo is held every Wednesday evening all year round.
Marielle, Bingo Chairman
from the Association President
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It is hard to believe we will be into September as you read this. The Association Officers and Directors have been working on the agenda for our September 20th meeting. The first issue we have to address is filling in the position of Vice President. The second issue we will be discussing is our preparation for the annual meeting with the park owner and manager. Last year, your answers to our survey were extremely helpful supporting the issues that came before us. We need your input……please find the form in this newsletter (next page) to fill in your observations or items of concern for our meeting with Scott and Norm. It is important that you Sign Your Comments. As I did last year, I will type All concerns, without your names……so that we can present the issues. Pictures are more than welcome to prove your point. To ensure your privacy, please personally hand me your comments or mail them to my home @ 11207 Mesquite Dr. If more space is needed for your comments, please feel free to add another page. Dot Cady, President ____________________________________________________________________________________ Choices for September Sept 6th
Labor Day picnic
Sept 8th
Early Bird dinner at the Village Inn
Sept 9th
Sponge Docks - Tarpon Springs, Boat ride and lunch
Sept 16th
Rain date for tarpon Springs trip
Sept 16th
Table reserved for monthly potluck
Sept 17th
Lunch at Chowder House
Sept 21st
11:30am - Withalachocee Park - picnic potluck
Sept 28th
Lunch at Matter of Taste
QUESTIONAIRE PLEASE REPLY BY SEPTEMBER 17TH “Help Us To Help You!!! Please answer the following questions so that the Board of Directors of the Association can develop a data base in order to provide it’s members with more quality of living here in Southfork. Please rate each question using the following scale of 1 thru 10, with one (1) being the worst and ten (10) being the best. In order for the results to be accepted by the owner (Scott Heiler), all responses must be signed. 1. How do you feel the 2010 Board of Directors of the Association has represented the community of Southfork? Answer: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. How do you rate the Community of Southfork? Answer: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. How do you rate the Southfork Manager and his interaction with the residents? Answer: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. How would you rate the overall maintenance of Southfork? Improved or Not Improved Answer: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. Considering the current economy, how do you rate a potential rent increase. Should we have such a large one and should the scale be based on the residents needs and not the local communities? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Please state what you would like to see improved here at Southfork. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Do you the think the “Work Order System” is working? Give your opinion ? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
“SIGNATURE” please __________________________________________________________ DATE ___________________________________________________
Southfork Men’s Club The Men’s Club is alive and well……. There were 8 men that met for breakfast at Smitty’s Smokehouse on 8/5/2010 for a round table discussion. It went so well that they will met again at the same place on September 2nd at 9am, to continue formulating plans for the upcoming season. Our next formal meeting will be on Thursday, October 7th, at the clubhouse, when we anticipate the return of our winter residents. All the men of Southfork are invited to attend! Submitted by, Don Duarte _____________________________________________________________________________________
Trash Pickup and Recycling
Trash Pick-up: Scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays. If a pickup day is a holiday such as Christmas, New Years, 4th of July etc. do not put your trash out. Put out the double amount of trash on the next scheduled pick up day. Recycling (curbside Blue Bag Program): Check your calendar on the last page of the newsletter for the scheduled Saturday pickup of : Glass, clear, brown and green bottles and jars. Cans: tin, steel and aluminum Plastic: Containers from non-hazardous liquids only, #1 PETE and #2 HDPE. Use only see-through blue bags, available at a grocery or discount store. Place your blue bags at the curb the night before your pickup day.
RECIPE: CARAMEL APPLE SALAD
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* INGREDIENTS: 1 container (8-oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 package dry instant butterscotch pudding 1 can (8-oz) crushed pineapple with juice 3 cups diced apples 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1 cup marshmallows
DIRECTIONS: Mix cool whip, butterscotch pudding and crushed pineapple with juice. Add apples, roasted nuts and marshmallows. Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve. ________________________________________________________________________ RECIPE: DOUBLE BAKED SWEET POTATOES
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* INGREDIENTS: 6 sweet potatoes (medium sized) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1/3 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rub skins with oil wrap each in aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until soft when poked in the center. In a large bowl combine cream cheese, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and pepper. Slice each baked potato in half lengthwise and scoop flesh into the creamy mixture. Caution they will be very hot so this works best using a clean towel to hold the potato. Mix well and fold in walnuts. Spoon mixture evenly back into each potato skin and bake for about 10-15 minutes more at 350 degrees just to heat through.
THIS SHOULD PUT A LAUGH OR SMILE or Thought IN YOUR DAY 1. Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway? 2. Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand? 3. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know? 4. If Webster wrote the first dictionary, where did he find the words? 5. Why do they call it a TV set when you only have one? 6. Why does "slow down" and "slow up" mean the same thing? 7. Why does "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing? 8. Why do "tug" boats push their barges? 9. Why do we sing "Take me out to the ball game" when we are already there? 10. Why are they called " stands" when they are made for sitting? 11. Why is it called "after dark" when it really is "after light"? 12. Doesn't "expecting the unexpected" make the unexpected expected? 13. Why are a "wise man" and a "wise guy" opposites? 14. Why do "overlook" and "oversee" mean opposite things? 15. Why is "phonics" not spelled the way it sounds? 16. If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it? 17. If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting? 18. If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? 19. Christmas - What other time of year do you sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of your socks? 20. Why is bra singular and panties plural? 21. Why do you press harder on the buttons of a remote control when you know the batteries are dead? 22. Why do we put suits in garment bags and garments in a suitcase? 23. How come abbreviated is such a long word? 24. Why do we wash bath towels? Aren't we clean when we use them? 25. Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?
Restaurant of the Month I would like to start a new article of dining out and places to go on a monthly basis. If possible, I would like some input from you residents of good eating places with a little description of the restaurant. All you have to do is give me the details and I will put it together to place in one of the monthly newsletters. There’s a new kid in town!! Since I’ve heard about many of you visiting this place and the news is spreading fast, Pat & I decided to go and try it out. The Chowder House 36626 State Rd 54 (same plaza as “Hardee’s & Fletcher’s music) Zephyrhills, Fl 813-780-8396 If you go the back way by “Shannon’s Produce” (County Rd 54) turn left on Dean Dairy Rd and when you come to the light, it is directly across the street. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 7:30pm. This restaurant provides you the opportunity to eat delicious fish dinners, which are reasonably priced; without a longer drive to other areas. The menu advertises “the flavor and feel of New England.” Dishes are prepared to order, and are both generous in size and pleasing in flavor. We were told that the seafood is shipped in from Maine, so you know its going to be excellent! One of the highlighted items at The Chowder House is “Haddock”, a northern favorite. It is prepared 4 different ways! There is also Cod, Flounder, Salmon and many types of shellfish. The menu suggests more than one way to enjoy Crab or Lobster, should you wish to indulge. If you’re not a “fish fanatic” you can choose Turkey, Chicken, Beef, Pork, Pasta or Salad. You can begin your meal with Chowder, Soup or Bisque or choose from more than 10 appetizers on the menu. (Shrimp & Corn Chowder) was to die for. Dinners come with your choice of soup, chowder or salad and two sides dishes and range in price from $7.99 (not fish) to $17.99, with most items falling somewhere in the middle. I had the ½ baked chicken and you need a doggy bag for this because it is to much along with your 2 sides and Pat had the baked Haddock which he really enjoyed. A nice surprise after dinner was the dessert and we tried the Cheesecake which was fantastic. It was nice and moist and creamy and tasty and we ask for a dollop of whip cream with it because they had no berries to put on the top of it. We were so full when we left, we could hardly move and this is a definite come back to restaurant and one you will all have to try sometime. The other interest to me is the great “Customer Service” you receive. Everyone is friendly, eager to please and most interested in “if you enjoyed your food.”
SO, PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS NEW VENTURE FOR THE NEWSLETTER AND LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU HAVE DINED, WHERE IT IS LOCATED, AND ANY SPECIAL FEATURES ABOUT THE RESTURANT. THIS WAS A FULL PAGE TO INTRODUCE YOU WHAT WE COULD HAVE MONTHLY AND MAYBE THIS COULD GIVE YOU IDEAS ON WHERE TO DINE IN THE AREA. Thanks, Phyllis
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH TIME: 4:00PM
COME JOIN US ON THIS LABOR DAY. THE ASSOCIATION IS PROVIDING THE FRIED CHICKEN AND WE ARE ASKING FOR You to bring your FAVORITE PICNIC SIDE DISHES for this potluck meal.
PLEASE SEE SIGN UP SHEET ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE LOBBY OF THE CLUBHOUSE. WE MUST HAVE AN ESTIMATED COUNT SO WE HAVE ENOUGH CHICKEN FOR EVERYONE. Nonmembers are charged a $3.00 entrance fee. SEE YOU ON THIS GREAT DAY!!!!!!
PS Deadline for signing up is August 31st so the chicken can be ordered!
Wanted:
Computer Help Available
A gently used 3 wheeled ladies bike. Doesn’t have to be perfect but must be usable. Please call 727-327-3115 in the evening or leave a message. This is a St Petersburg number and we will get back to you.
Local area resident (father-in-law lives in Southfork) , willing to Tutor and give training, Installation of new equipment , In home service, Computer repair. Call for flat rate fee.
Ed & Jeanne Bittman, 11207 Ewing Dr.
Patrick Barnett @352-521-3234
Pet Sitting Will pet sit, at your house or mine. One on one attention, not a kennel. Paula Campbell
Lessons 38709 Brahman Dr Beginner’s music lessons offered in your home for organ/keyboard/accordion. I have background in music theory and taught for several years. You’re not too old to learn. Reasonable fee. Call Colombe Remick 352-567-5665
352-437-4538 Handyman Available Steve Coker does inside and outside jobs, even hanging curtains or blinds, touch up painting, power washing, yard work, shuttle to the airport, seasonal maintenance, computer training etc.
Avon: Catalogs are available if interested. Please call Tanya or Bobby Hahn @ 567-7125 or email
Call Steve, 813-695-0451
@ tbhahnfl@yahoo.com
teachermusic@tampabay.rr.com
September will be a no tax and $.75 free month.
License # 081820
Remember to bring your newspapers to the recycling bin in the back of the park. The paper recycler comes to empty the container every 2 weeks.
Southfork
September 2010
Weekly Calendar of Events
Church Of Your Choice … “May I” card game @6:30pm on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Weeks. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday :
Monday:
Coffee @ 8am…… Line Dance @ 10am…… Women’s Poker @ 12:30 Men’s Shuffleboard @ 9am…… Hand/Foot @6pm……Euchre, 6:30pm Women’s Golf…… _____________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday:
Mixed Shuffleboard 9am……Exercise @ 10am……Sequence @1pm Men’s Shuffleboard @ 9am……Ladies Shuffleboard @ 3pm Men’s Poker @ 4:30pm ……Double Pinochle @ 6:30pm _____________________________________________________________________________________ Men’s Golf……Quilting@9AM…… Horseshoe’s @1pm Men’s shuffleboard @ 9am…… Bingo @ 6:30pm TRASH PICKUP @ AM ____________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday:
Thursday:
Hand & Foot @ 9am……Water Aerobics @9:45am Dominoes @1pm……Men’s Shuffleboard @ 9am Horseshoes @3pm……Ladies Shuffle @ 3pm……Men’s Poker @ 4:30pm Yarn Hookers @ 6:30pm _____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday:
Mixed Shuffleboard @ 9am……Exercise @ 10am……Women’s Poker @ 12:30 Men’s Shuffleboard @ 9am……Bid Euchre @ 7pm _____________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday: “65” (Card Game) @ 7pm TRASH PICKUP @ am _____________________________________________________________________________________ Special Monthly Events September 1st:
(Wed)
Women’s Club @ 9:30am (remember bring 2 cans of food for the poor)
September 2nd:
(Thur)
Men’s Club 9am (Smitty’s Smokehouse in Dade City)
September 5th
(Sun)
Bunco
September 6th
(Mon)
Labor Day indoor potluck chicken dinner (see sign up sheet)
September 11th:
(Sat)
BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM
September 16th:
(Thur)
Potluck Dinner @5:30pm
September 19th
(Sun)
Bunco
September 20th:
(Mon)
Association Board Meeting@9:00am
September 25th:
(Sat)
BLUE BAG CAN RECYCLE @AM
6:30pm
6:30pm