Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy New Year
January 2013
Annual Membership meeting (We need you)
Fulfillment in the New Year Here’s to the outgoing year, 2012. May the good times live on in our memories, and may we learn lessons from the troubling times that will make us stronger and better then ever.
Since last January, 2012, your board has worked diligently and was available to work with all the residents to help voice issues and concerns to be brought to management.
And most important, (raise your glass), here’s to all of you.
Do you have a suggested plan to make Southfork a better place to live and socialize in? Do you want “change?” Do you have any community events that you wish you had more influence over? Do you have any ideas you’d like to see implemented? Are you on a committee or a board member and would like to have more prominence? Here’s an opportunity to become more active in our community. So, don’t sit back and complain after the fact, come and join the forces!!!!
Appreciate yourselves and each other in the New Year as I appreciate all of you now. Let’s focus on each other’s good points and choose to overlook minor annoyances, to create mutual happiness and contentment in 2013.
As a board member, your voice will be heard and counted on for important issues and also being on a committee will help anything that affects our community association.
Here’s to 2013 for each and every one of you, may it be filled with significant steps toward the fulfillment of your fondest wishes. In this coming new year, let us focus on our goals and work toward our dreams, and yet (smile) let’s all try to go with the flow a little more and stress a little less.
Here’s to 2013 (raise glass). Enjoy the journey!!!! Happy New year from your editor, Phyllis Grossi
Please come forward as a member before the January 28th annual membership meeting, because your votes count. Please help to make this a better community. Let your voice be heard. Use your expertise and talents to help our community. Volunteer for a committee today if you don’t want to be on the board! REMEMBER – you must have your dues of $20.00 th paid by January 15 , 2013 in order to vote or be on any committee. Please submit payment to Mike Gallagher, Treasurer.
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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 @ www.floridacommunities.com (click on Southfork at bottom of page.) Suggestion Box Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues, Letters to the Board etc. All letters must be signed or they will not be honored. Office of Southfork 10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525 Phone: (352) 523-0022,
Fax: (352)523-0611
After Hours: (352)206-4080
_________________________________________________________________________ ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: President
Dot Cady
2012-2013
Vice President
Tom Geyer
2012-2013
Secretary
Carol Wild
2012-2013
Treasurer
Mike Gallagher
2012-2013
Directors: Phyllis Grossi
2012-2013
Jim McAdams
2012-2013
Tony Trubiano
2012
Jim Peltier
2012
Craig Whitbeck
2012
Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911) Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131
Dade City Police 352-521-1493
Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340
Dade City Hospital
352-521-1100
Sick List. Mary Clifford
Marvin Rush
Smokey Stoever
Sallie Auld
Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Marielle Quain
Daughter-in-law passed away
Larry Short
Former resident passed away
Joe Ruff
Resident passed away
Our condolences to the family and friends!
New Residents Don & Sandy Perrin Jim & Mary Freund
11207 Mesquite Dr 11206 Mustang (moved to new address)
Welcome to our Community of Southfork!
Remember………………………..TOPS weight loss support group meets each Saturday morning at 9am at the clubhouse.
Southfork Annual Association Meeting
What: Our annual homeowner’s meeting is a chance to meet new neighbors, catch up with old friends and discuss local issues. This January meeting has been designated by our by-laws to be the first meeting of the fiscal year with the election of new officer’s and directors. Please plan to attend and learn what’s happening in Southfork!
Where:
Southfork Clubhouse, January 28th, 2013 at 9A.M. sharp!
Why: It’s your neighborhood, too! With our combined efforts, we can continue to make our community a better social environment with better communication to everyone. We need everyone’s support to help and vote on issues that everyone is happy with! It is next to impossible to please everyone but there are ways to try and appease most of the people. If there is anyone who is interested in being an officer or run as a director your name must be handwritten in on the already printed ballot because nominations were closed at the November membership meeting! Who: You, the homeowners, must have your yearly dues paid by January 15th in order to vote for any new officer/director’s. The annual yearly dues is $20.00 per household and only one (1) member of each household is eligible to vote. Submit payment to treasurer (Mike Gallagher) 11129 Maverick Dr or place in the suggestion box in the lobby of the clubhouse. How: No need to RSVP, just show up! Reason: We need more then one candidate for each office to run. If there is only 1 person for each office with no competition, elections will be held and the slate is automatically given to the only ones listed for each office. So, if you want “change” this is the time to do it!!! Please, come and submit your name or your ideas.
from the Association President
Dear Friends and Neighbors Much work and planning has been done to make this a different New Year’s party, especially for the non-dancing residents. Music groups charge $1,000 or more to perform on New Year’s Eve. So, we decided that we would provide great food, fun games and pay out great cash prizes. ALL monies received thru the donations of the $10 ticket will be given out as cash prizes. The buffet is being supplied by the Association. As I write this, only 47 tickets have been sold. Most to 2 people in the same household. That means, they are eligible to win the months free rent……… and if they attend, the 2nd prize of $250 and additional cash prizes. Tickets will be sold at the door………..but to be sure that there is a generous buffet please call me by the 29th!
Dot Cady
SATURDAY, Jan 5th @ 8AM TO 9AM $3.00 PER PERSON SAUSAGE GRAVY/BISCUITS, SCRAMBLED EGGS & HASH BROWNS, Coffee, Tea and O.J. Take home is available. Can’t get to the clubhouse? We will deliver! Contact, Tom Robinson…..Cell 1-540-529-8247
Women’s Club
On December 5th, the Women’s Club treated 42 members to a Christmas lunch at the Golden Corral. The Minutes and Treasurer reports were read and approved. The Charity committee headed by Mary Bolin explained that this year we will have a different approach. We as a charity group have adopted one family for the holidays. Nancy Steding who volunteers at the “Cornerstone Center for Women” explained the need and how it is worked. The Bazaar held in November was another success and we made a profit of $1503.82. Of that, 50% is to the Charity Committee and the other 50% is to the Women’s club. I want to thank everyone in this Community who helped us to make this fundraiser a success. A brick in memory of “Claire Cox” will be purchased in her honor and placed with the other bricks we have placed there at Hospice. Claire was a very dedicated member . There was nothing to report for the Memorial committee. The Gardening committee headed by Carol Whitbeck is having nice flowers in the large pots and it looks very nice. The Quilters keep on working on different projects and always something so special! For the Christmas meeting the ladies decided to bring $10.00 each and to give 50% to Charity. We collected $310.00 and $155.00 of this went to the Cornerstone Center for Women and the other $155.00 was raffled off to the delight of the members attending. Tanya Hahn brought 5 beautiful “lighted” Christmas bags with gifts in them to be raffled off. Thank you Tanya for your generosity. Mary Bolin gave out 25 empty bags to the members with a list of food items to be purchased and placed in the bags and these bags will be given to Day Star for some needy families. We concluded our meeting at 10:30 and then all the ladies left to go to Golden Corral for our yearly Christmas luncheon. Our next meeting will be January 9th at 9:30am and hosted by Carol Albers and Peggy Elkins. See you there and Happy New Years, Marielle, President PS……..At the next meeting we will have the Election of the Board……..think about it if you are interested!
JIMMY SMITH (ELVIS IMPERSONATOR) IS FINALLY AT SOUTHFORK CLUBHOUSE ON JANUARY 29TH!!! Tickets $7.00 each
Time: 7pm
Elvis Impersonator:
Jimmy Smith has been singing Elvis' songs since he was a very small child. As he was growing up, he studied all of the Elvis movies and learned every Elvis song that he could find. Blessed with a strong, beautiful voice and a natural ear, Jimmy has developed a tribute to "The King" that leaves Elvis fans clamoring for more. He has faithfully studied Elvis' moves and mannerisms and has perfected them to such an extent that you will surely feel that you are watching the best Elvis show ever.
GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY ALL ARE SOLD! FULL HOUSE EXPECTED!
Application for Southfork Mobile Homeowners Association $20.00 per year, due in January
First/last Name ____________________________________________________________ Spouse/Other _____________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________ Phone Number _____________________________________________________________ Deposit in Association Suggestion box in the lobby of the clubhouse (Envelope stating Association Dues) Application for Southfork Women’s Club $5.00 per year, due in January First/last name_________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________________________________________________________ Deposit in Women’s Suggestion box in the lobby (Envelope stating Women’s Club dues)
In the New Year, we wish you the best year you’ve ever had, and that each New Year will be better than the last. May you realize your fondest dreams and take time to recognize and enjoy each and every blessing! Happy New Year and many more! Your Southfork Association Officers and Directors!
January 18th, 9am to 2pm Listed below are some of the Health Vendors who will be in Attendance!
Hernado Pasco Hospice
Humana
United Way
Pasco Regional - Sleep Disorders, Wound Care, Blood Pressure, Glucose
East Pasco Meals on Wheels
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
Area Agency on Aging
Pasco Co. Health Dept
Dynamic Seniors Adult Day Care
Heritage Park
Mary Lapusnak Ministries and Food Bank
Pending:
Florida Hospital
Hodges Funeral Home
Lowella Esperanza Dermatology
“ Door Prizes by the Vendors!�
Total Foot & Ankle
ANNUAL HAND AND FOOT TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, JANUARY 19th, 2013 AT 11AM. There will be cash prizes and the sign- up sheet is on the bulletin board. Deadline for signing up is January 13th, 2013. Entry fee is $5.00 per person paid in advance. Please check bulletin board at the Clubhouse for the sign- up sheet. All entrants, please bring a finger food. Thanks in advance to everyone who will help make this a success and hopefully it can still be held each year.
A HAPPY NEW YEAR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR EVERYONE This year seems different somehow, despite the traditions and holidays as they have been for years, some families have lost loved ones, gained new grandchildren and great grandchildren and even acquired new in-laws etc., that’s part of life. Expected losses and gains have made the year memorable as we close the calendar year of 2012. There is something different in the air with the political parties, economy, job losses and fear of not knowing what the future holds for all of us. Fear, but also patriotism and it’s time for America to change back into the nation it once was and always has been and be rid of all terror and be at peace. This calls for a New Year’s resolution for everyone. Love your neighbor…..Cherish your family. Appreciate your Country (USA) for its rights, its freedom and its values. This is a resolution everyone should be thinking about now. The world has changed, America has changed and so must we…………….. Happy New Year’s to All!!!!!!
_____________________________________________________________________________________ BLOODMOBILE FRIDAY, JANUARY 4TH 8:30AM TO 2:30PM
Please everyone, consider to give blood……………..The area is in need of blood and we here In this community may be able to help save a life. So mark your calendar and come up to the clubhouse during these hours and do your share!!!!!
Baked Ziti Supreme
1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 jar (24 ounces) PregoÂŽ Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces) 5 cups medium tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook the beef and onion in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often to break up the meat. Pour off any fat. Stir the sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and pasta in the saucepan. Spoon the mixture into a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
SOUTHFORK AMBULANCE PROGRAM Annual Membership Meeting January 6th, 2013, 2pm The annual meeting will take place in the hall. Membership renewals are now open and Gary is also recording new members. Members must be present to vote on any issue that may come before the board at this meeting, Fundraisers, By-Laws, Board Members etc. Any resident that is wanting information should attend this meeting. ______________________________________________________________________________
OUT & ABOUT January 14th, 2013
Work off those holiday pounds, by browsing around THE WEBSTER FLEA MARKET. It’s a tradition! It’s time to start thinking about replacing all the stuff we disposed of at the November yard sale. If we leave Southfork about 8:30am, most vendors will be set-up when we arrive. A sign-up sheet will be posted to aid in car-pooling. Depending on your eating habits, we will enjoy Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch at the Hayseed Café. Our Hostess/manager, Jill Hoch will provide group seating for us!
Need Help Around Your Home?
Let me Do That Housecleaning ($10 per hr), Laundry/Ironing, Painting, Yard Work, Landscaping, Gutter Cleaning, Window Washing, Snowbird Peace of Mind, Pressure washing/any other odd jobs. Sherry Morvatz C 999-2949, H 437-4782 Pet pix by Diane Pet photography, Home, Fundraiser etc. 352-206-2368 ________________________ Let Me Fix That Car Detailing, Minor Plumbing Repair, Minor Electrical, Minor Structural, Ceramic Tile Installation, Laminate Floor Installation/any other odd jobs. Jim Morvatz C 843-2222713 H. 437-4782
Steve Coker is once again available to do pressure washing, seasonal maintenance, Handyman services, Yardwork etc. 813-695-0451 or skjsteve@verizon.net Pressure Washing See Andy @Clubhouse $65.00 per house, $25.00 for Green side only
Wanted Anyone with any information concerning a rental of their home by the month in the park. Please call Dee @352567-0528 ________________________ Light Housekeeping One-Time, Weekly, or Monthly‌.January thru March. Reference on request! Call Gloria Traub
Retired Nurse Available
(Cell) 810-956-8244
Changing bandages, B/P monitoring, Trans to Appts, Grocery shopping, Bathing/Grooming, Keeping you company while family does errands etc.
(Home) 352-523-9618
$9.00 hourly, Mon thru Friday, Weekends $10 per hour. Jeanne Bittman, L.P.N 352-437-5139 Avon: Catalogs are available. Call Tanya or Bobby 567-7125 tbhahnfl@yahoo.com
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Southfork
January 2013
Weekly Calendar of Events nd
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Sunday:
Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6:00pm, 2 , 4 & 5 weeks
Monday:
Coffee Hour @8am…Line Dance @10am…Mixed Poker @12 noon…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Hand & Foot @6pm…Euchre @6:30pm
Tuesday:
Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm… Men’s Poker @4:30pm… Dble Pinochle @6:00pm…Bowling @noon
Wednesday:
Men’s Golf @7am…Quilting @9am…Bridge @1pm…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Hotdogs @4pm… Bingo @6:30pm…Hotdog’s by the Pool @4:30pm… TRASH PICKUP @AM
Thursday:
Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…Water Aerobics @9:45am…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm…Men’s Poker @4:30pm… “May I” @6:00pm
Friday:
Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…Mixed Poker @noon…Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm
Saturday:
“65” game @7pm…Mixed poker @4:45pm…TRASH PICKUP @AM…”TOPS Weight Loss @9am Special Monthly Events
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Jan 4
(Fri)
Bloodmobile @clubhouse 8am to 2:30pm
Jan 5th (Sat)
Pancake Breakfast
Jan 6th (Sun)
Bunco 6:30pm
8 to 9am
Jan 9
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Jan 12
(Sat)
BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM
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(Fri)
Health fair 8 to noon
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(Sat)
Hand & Foot Tournament 10:45am (Must have fee and sign up by Jan 14 at the latest)
Jan 18 Jan 19
Jan 20th (Sun)
Women’s Club meeting @9:30am (remember 2 cans of food for the needy)
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Bunco 6:30pm
Jan 26th (Sat)
BLUE BAG CAN RECYLE PICK @ AM
Jan 21st
Assn Board Meeting 9am
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Assn Membership meeting 9am (Elections)
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Jimmy Smith (Elvis Impersonator) get your tickets early before sale out!
Jan 28 Jan 29