WELCOME FRIENDS & GUESTS
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Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association Board of Directors 2013 President: Vice Pres.: Secretary: Treasurer: Director: Director: Director:
Officers and Directors David Lennox Brian Lund Doreen Hughey Pete Evans Barb Cowles Lee Emery Richard Gould
2013* 2014* 2013* 2013* 2014* 2014* 2014*
*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year Committee Chairs Activities: Gator Tales: Phone Squad: Sunshine: Welcome:
Activities Committee Tammy Anthis Jane Biba Kay Levinson Marilyn Smith
353-1959 422-6531 422-8543 421-1018
“Gator Tales� is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village Tammy Anthis, Editor
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When you think about the month of March, do thoughts of St. Patrick's Day come to mind? There is a lot more to March than corned beef, parades, and green beer. There are other holidays during the month. As we march into March, entertain your brain with some fun facts about our third month. First of all, March was not always the third month. For the ancient Romans, it was the first month of the year and was named after Mars, the god of war. This could go a long way toward explaining some of the fierce weather that can occur in this month and the familiar saying that “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.� March is a month of opposing forces. It's warm enough for rain one day and cold enough for snow the next ~ but this can be laughed off in the face of brighter days ahead. The sight of the first crocus is cause for celebration! March is an ideal time to reflect on the opposing facets of ourselves. For instance, why do we sometimes give freely and other times seem a bit stingy? Or why do we sometimes face a situation with a sunny disposition while at other times we have a gloomy outlook? March is a two-faced month, and it invites us to examine our two natures as well. The two birthstones for March are aquamarine and bloodstone. The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. This gemstone was believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded. Aquamarine is most often light in tone and ranges from greenish blue to blue-green; the color usually is more intense in larger stones. This gemstone is mined mainly in Brazil, but also is found in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, and Mozambique. The second birthstone for March is bloodstone, dark-green jasper flecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. This ancient stone was used by the Babylonians to make seals and
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amulets and was believed to have healing powers — especially for blood disorders. It is sometimes called the martyr's stone as legend tells that it was created when drops of Christ's blood stained some jasper at the foot of the cross. Generally found embedded in rocks or in riverbeds as pebbles, primary sources for this stone are India, Brazil, and Australia. The official March flower is the daffodil, better known locally as the jonquil. It’s one of the first flowers to bloom as spring draws near, making it the flower of rebirth, along with other meanings such as friendship and respect. Its traditional sunny yellow color makes it the perfect cheerful flower for celebrating the end of winter.
March Holidays and Observances The most well known holiday of the month is March 17th, St. Patrick's Day. Parades are held in many major cities in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Many people celebrate by eating a meal of corned beef and cabbage and by drinking lots of green beer. In the northern hemisphere, the spring equinox occurs with the first day of spring falling on March 20th or 21st. Also worth noting is that daylight savings time begins on the second Sunday in March. Don't forget to "spring forward" by setting your clocks ahead one hour. Easter is March 31st this year.
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Historic Events in March Many major events happened during the third month of the year. Here are four historical events that took place in March. o
The Boston Massacre took place on March 5, 1770.
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Paper money was issued on March 10, 1862 in the U.S. for the first time
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An act of Congress created the first United States National Park (Yellowstone) on March 1, 1872.
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The Star Spangled Banner was made the United States National Anthem on March 3, 1931.
May you always walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door. - Irish Blessing
Patrick O'Reily wasn't feeling too good so he went to the doctors. The doctor ran some tests and came back to tell O'Reily, "I can't find anything wrong with you, Patrick. It must be the drink." O'Reily shrugged and answered, "Don't worry about it doc. I'll come back when you're sober."
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March President’s Article I have been asked a number of times how we ended up choosing Lake Hammock Village as our winter residence. I always respond that from the very first time we drove through the front gate, we “knew” this was the community in which we wanted to buy a home. Perhaps it was the cleanliness of the well-kept houses, or the beautifully manicured lawns and gardens or the size of the park that made us feel this was to become our Florida home. Perhaps it was the resident re-sale agent who kindly took us around to look at houses, even though it was the end of his work day. But, now after having the pleasure of wintering here for the past six years, I now realize that it is really the people who make this such a special place. It is obvious to recognize the people who put in credible effort into making Lake Hammock Village an active, fun place to live. Hopefully, as HOA President I have and will continue to thank them for their time and talent in organizing special events and regular activities. The role of Park Manager is a difficult one as there always seems to be so many directions pulling at the same time and all have to addressed. Both Managers I have known truly care about this community and I appreciate their efforts. But what I have come to realize is that it is the unnoticed, quiet acts of kindness that make our community special. It is the couple who take grocery bags with them on their daily walks and pick up garbage and dog droppings so that our park is cleaner and appealing. It is the person who anonymously tried to fix an outdoor Christmas decoration for a less able resident and ended up replacing it with a new one. It is the couple who every night can be seen quietly crossing through the garden to deliver a hot dinner complete with dessert to the next door neighbor. It is the many people who regularly visit our residents in the hospital or rehabilitation centers, so that they know someone cares. It is the person who offers to drive someone to appointments or contact family members so they know what is happening. These are but a few examples of what goes on every day in Lake Hammock Village. To all of you who pay-it-forward with your acts of kindness, allow me on behalf of all of us, to thank you for everything you do and for making our community a special place to be. “
Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” Scott Adams
Dave Lennox
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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers: Richard Browning – Home Ruth Cloe – Life Care May Cook – Palm Gardens Nursing Home Vivian Keller - Home 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. If you would like to be put on the prayer chain please contact Cathy Strohmaier (419-2699).
In Memoriam Our condolences to the family and friends of: Betty Kemp, Charles & Debra Kemp, Jaerry & Mary Hampton in the loss of a daughter in law/sister in law Joan Lander in the loss of her brother Bob Post & Kaye Levinson in the loss of a wife/daughter Kathy Post _______________________________________________________ Thanks to the crew that put on the Fish Fry. The service was great and the food teriffic. ----------------------------------------------------------Thank you to Margaret Conley and Linda Pierce for their hard work in organizing the Ladies Fashion Show. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks to the LHV Owners for printing the 2013 phone directory. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We want to thank everyone that sent cards in the loss of my mother. Tim Stump -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you wondered where your sweetheart was on Valentine's Day, she could have been at the Lake Hammock Village Fashion Show and Luncheon. Over one hundred ladies were in attendance to view the fashions selected from BonWorth, modeled by eight of our own LHV ladies. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who helped with this event. It is impossible for us to personally name all of you, for we wouldn't want to leave anyone out, but thank you to the models, who did an excellent job on the "runway", to the generous people who donated all the door prizes, to our kitchen help and servers, who managed to serve everyone, including dessert, in less than an hour, to the ticket sales people, to those who helped with traffic detail, to the bakers for the cakes and the strawberry preparers, and to all the others who made our fashion show a success. A special thanks goes out to BonWorth and Shirley Reese for providing the beautiful outfits for our ladies to model. We hope you enjoyed this event as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you. Co-Chairs: Linda Pierce and Margaret Conley
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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE MARCH 2013 ACTIVITIES
March 5, Tuesday-HOA BOD MEETING 7:00 P.M.
March 5, Tuesday-“LUIGI”-DINNER PREPARED& SERVED BY OWNER OF “LUIGI’S RESTAURANT” -4:30 P.M.-COST: $2.50/PP OR $5.00/COUPLE
Thursday, March 7-Health Fair- 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Renee DeJane-863-421-8561-is the coordinator-
March 9, Saturday-BREAKFAST-at-R-EATERY (US 27 HAINES CITY) meet at 8:15 a.m. Jane Biba is in charge of reservations-863-422-6531
March 10, Sunday-“BUNCO”-clubhouse- 7:00 p.m. Cost $3-Please bring snacks to share & BYOB
March 11, Monday-KNIFE SHARPENING-clubhouse-10:00 a.m. March 12, Tuesday-LHV HOA MEETING-7:00 p.m.-clubhouse
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March 14, Thursday-SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT-10:00 A.M.POT LUCK DINNER TO FOLLOW-MEAT WILL BE PROVIDED-BRING A DISH TO SHARE. Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz-517-242-1793-are the Host & Hostess.
March 14, Thursday-LADIES LUNCHEION-FOUR LAKES GOLF RESORTcarpool 11:45 a.m.-Joyce Ladyman-863-421-6546-in charge of reservations.
March 16, Saturday-LHV YARD SALE- 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.-Jerry Butler-248420-0130 & Lee Emery-585-330-6328-are the coordinators
March 17, Sunday- “HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY” March 17, Sunday-BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES-celebration is at 6:30 p.m. clubhouse-Joanne Marko- 863-438-5011-is the Hostess.
March 19, Tuesday-POT LUCK DINNER-BAKED POTATO BAR-WITH MANY TOPPINGS-COST $4.00-5:30 p.m. in the clubhouse-Tammy Anthis-863-353-1959-is the Hostess.
March 23, Saturday-EASTER BONNET CONTEST & GOLF CART PARADE-11:00 WITH LUNCH AT THE LAKE TO FOLLOW-JERRY BUTLER248-420-0130 is Host for the Golf Cart Parade.
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March 24, Sunday-PALM SUNDAY CONCERT-KEN OSBORNE MUSIC MINISTRIES-6:00 p.m.-Cathy Strohmaier-863-419-2699 is the hostess.
March 26, Tuesday-DINING BY THE BOOK-ALL STAR GRILL-Haines CityMeet there at 5:00 P.M.
March 28, Thursday-ACTIVITIES MEETING-2:00 p.m. in the clubhouse-ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
March 31, Sunday-“HAPPY EASTER”
MARCH 31, Sunday-2:00 P.M. - EASTER DINNER-MEAT PROVIDED BY THE HOA-bring a dish to share-Eileen Lemay-863-353-1108, Marilyn Smith-863-4211018, Brin McDonald-715-923-1779-are the Hostesses.
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Lake Hammock Village SECOND ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Communities in Polk County have a wide range of quality healthcare services right in their own backyards. A health and wellness fair in your community is one of the best ways to see the various services available. Sponsored by Granny NANNIES, these fairs feature dozens of health professionals and resources.
Don’t miss out! Participants can enjoy free food, health screenings and win valuable door prizes!
Health Care
Hearing
Legal
Home Health
Hospice
Free Screenings!
Support Groups
LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE SPRING YARD SALE It’s coming.
Get ready. Saturday, March 16th from 8:00 – 12:00.
Yard Sale Co-ordinators Jerry Butler (248 887 0965) and Lee Emery (585 330 6328) respectfully request that you consider volunteering to make the Yard Sale another success. We need help with food sales (coffee & donuts, baking, hot dogs), taxi drivers and traffic control. Once again we call upon all the fabulous Lake Hammock Village bakers to make the bake sale successful. Please bring bake sale goods to the Clubhouse by 4:00, Friday March 15. The Bake Sale is open to residents on Friday night from 6:30 – 7:30p.m. The cost is $3.00 per carport to hold a yard sale. Jerry or Lee will be around to collect the fee on Friday, March 15th. At the conclusion of the Yard Sale, Lighthouse Ministries will collect any leftover items you wish to donate. Please put your unwanted items at the end of your driveway for pickup. Signup sheets can be found in the Clubhouse or contact Jerry or Lee. The Yard Sale is an important event which generates revenue for the HOA. Success depends on the willingness of our residents to get involved and help. It’s a great way to promote the sense of community for which Lake Hammock Village has always been known. We thank you in advance for making this the best Yard Sale we’ve ever had.
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EASTER PARADE EASTER BUNNY LEADING PARADE AT LHV CANDY! PRIZES! FOOD!
GRAND MARSHALL FROM LHV WATCH FROM YOUR PORCHES OR DRIVEWAYS IF YOU’RE NOT JOINING THE PARADE SEE LADIES IN THEIR WONDERFUL EASTER BONNETS!!!! SEE DECORATED GOLF CARTS IN UNBELIEVABLE DESIGNS & SPLENDOR
3 PRIZES FOR BEST BONNETS! 3 PRIZES FOR BEST CARTS! FREE LUNCH FOLLOWING THE PARADE PREPARED BY LHV CHEFS AT THE LAKE FRONT! DON’T MISS THIS FANTASTIC DAY! FUN FOR ALL RESIDENTS!
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013 11:00 AM ***PARADE LINE UP AND JUDGING AT 10:30 AM AT THE CLUBHOUSE***
SIGN UP SHEETS AT THE CLUBHOUSE FOR CARTS THAT WILL JOIN THE PARADE
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EASTER PARADE GRAND MARSHALL(S) NOMINATE A PERSON OR PERSONS TO BE THE GRAND MARSHALL(S) FOR LHV EASTER PARADE PLACE NOMINATIONS IN THE EASTER BOX AT THE CLUBHOUSE. NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT NOON ON MARH 16, 2013. NOMINATIONS ON FORM BELOW: _____________________________________________________ I NOMINATE_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A man was blissfully driving along the highway when he saw the Easter Bunny hopping across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the Bunny, but unfortunately the rabbit jumped in front of his car and was hit. The basket of eggs went flying all over the place. The driver, being a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulled over to the side of the road and got out to see what had become of the Bunny carrying the basket. Much to his dismay, the colorful Bunny was dead. The driver felt guilty and began to cry. A woman driving down the same highway saw the man crying on the side of the road and pulled over. She stepped out of her car and asked the man what was wrong. "I feel terrible," he explained. "I accidentally hit the Easter Bunny and killed it. There may not be an Easter because of me. What should I do?" The woman told the man not to worry. She knew exactly what to do. She went to her car trunk and pulled out a spray can. She walked over to the limp, dead Bunny and sprayed the entire contents of the can onto the little furry animal. Miraculously the Easter Bunny came to back life, jumped up, picked up the spilled eggs and candy, waved its paw at the two humans and hopped on down the road. 50 yards away the Easter Bunny stopped, turned around, waved, and hopped on down the road. Another 50 yards, turned, waved, hopped another 50 yards and waved again! The man was astonished. He said to the woman, "What in Heaven's name is in your spray can? What was it that you sprayed on the Easter Bunny?" The woman turned the can around so that the man could read the label. I t said: "Hair spray. Restores life to dead hair. Adds permanent wave."
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Look at these Lake Hammock Village homes 151 GLEN ESTE BLVD **157 GLEN ESTE COURT**148 GLEN ESTE BLVD 148 GLEN ESTE BLVD* *205 GLEN ESTE COURT**175 GLEN ESTE BLVD 176 GLEN ESTE BLVD *170 GLEN ESTE BLVD*201 GLEN ESTE COURT 83 REINEKE ROAD
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Last Spring my wife, Caroline and I were standing in front of our house in LHV. She said how quiet and peaceful it was. It sure is relaxing, I replied. She looked up at the sky, the white clouds, stars and half moon and she said, “sure looks nice an peaceful up there�. Six months later she passed away. I know she went up to heaven. So, I am alone, thinking back to her words was my inspiration. In memory of her I sat down and wrote this poem. Walter Paulovske
Our Peaceful Sky Look up and see our beautiful sky So blue and white and pleasing to the eye At times we may find danger there For it was not meant to disturb that peaceful air Mother nature can be calm or rough And can destroy all your dreams with just one puff Is she our friend or foe? What happened to our peaceful sky? The sun shines bright and the air is clear So in our hearts we have nothing to fear An eclipse passes once a year And we feel fear for darkness is here Rain, thunder and lightning appear now and again But not to stay so we can see How peaceful the sky is as was meant to be If you look up and are lucky I am told At the end of a rainbow may be your pot of gold Thanks to our peaceful sky
Walter entered this poem into a poetry writing contest. He was chosen to have it published in an anthology book as well as having it entered in the contest.
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WEIRD BUT TRUE
Giraffe hooves are the size of dinner plates
Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
Clocks were once made with only one hand.
A German fashion designer makes clothing from milk powder.
Goats snack on poison ivy.
Ostriches can swim but they can’t fly.
A U.S. ice-cream shop sold insect-flavored ice cream.
SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION At Lake Hammock Village 36106 U.S. Highway 27 * Haines City, Florida www.lakehammock.com Email: 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 and Sunday by Appointment Closed Holidays
Judy * Cell (863) 325-6846 Renee * Cell (863) 242-5400
An Irishman, by the name of O’Malley proposed to his girl on St. Patrick’s Day. He gave her a ring with a synthetic diamond. The excited young lass showed to to her father, a jeweler. He took one look at it and saw it wasn’t real. The young lass on learning it wasn’t real returned to her future husband. She protested vehemently about his cheapness. It was in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, he smiled. I gave you a sham rock.
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March Birthday’s Mike Molnar Anna Smith Lori Johnsen Richard Williams Judie Bott Lee Rhoades Rita Clapp Gary Harrer Russell Lander Grace Mosher Jane Whitley Gary Hinrichs Walter Strohmaier Don Ives Nyla Sharp Jeannette Spury Terri Stump Marileigh Osborn Joyce Reesey Maxine Makcen Frank Patton Jim Barkley Donna Chilton Al Corliss John Cullen Lee Emery Norma Gossett Phyllis Lennox Carol Saunders Jan Baczkiewicz Audrey Sontag Doreen Hughey Arthur McKay Sharon Bowden Terry Talcott Dennis Weinzierl
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March Anniversaries
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Carl & Mary Morin 17 years
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Mike & Pam Donnelly 11 years
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Bob & Lorraine Sharples 11 years
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Ted & Pat Carmen 46 years
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Dennis & Stephenie Green 33 years
The Gift What Easter Is Sweet chocolate rabbits Pretty spring flowers Baskets full of candy. A promise of the future A gift to receive A beautiful, perfect plan. Winter now is over Easter at last is here Life has been renewed.
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This Day in Entertainment 1st - 1969 - Jim Morrison, lead singer for The Doors, is arrested for exposing himself during a concert.
2nd - 1933 - King Kong, a movie distinguished for its use of stop-motion animation, premiers in New York.
3rd - 1923 – 1st issue of Time magazine appears on newsstands. 4th - 1975 - At 86 years of age, legend Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Queen Elizabeth. 5th - 2004 - Martha Stewart is convicted on all four counts of felony charges. 6th - 1983 – 1st U.S. Football League game is played after sport expanded to the South. 7th - 1939 - Guy Lombardo sets a Robert Burn's poem to music "Auld Lang Syne." 8th - 1977 - Princess Anne and Mark Phillips announce that they are expecting their first child, Peter.
9th - 1959 – 1st model of the Barbie doll appears at the American Toy Fair in New York, costing just $3.
10th - 1988 - Prince Charles and British royal party members are caught in an avalanche while skiing.
11th - 1994 - The Supremes are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 12th - 1986 - Les Miserables moves from London to Broadway Theater where it played for 17 years.
13th - 1994 - Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. marries high school sweetheart Sarah Kapfer. 14th - 1958 - Grace Kelly gives birth to second child, with husband Prince Rainier. 15th - 1998 - The movie Titanic becomes the highest grossing film in North American box offices
16th - 2011 - Nate Dogg, 41 year old hip-hop singer, dies after suffering two strokes.
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17th - 1997 - CNN launches "CNN en Espanol", a 24-hour Spanish speaking news station in the USA.
18th - 1992 - Donna Summer, with 3 consecutive albums reaching #1, gets her star on the Walk of Fame.
19th - 1985 - The eclectic Spin magazine covering college rock and indie music has its first publication.
20th - 1993 - The 274th and final episode of the comedy show "Cheers" airs on NBC. 21st - 1994 - Actor Dudley Moore is arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly hitting his fiancĂŠ.
22nd - 1948 - World renowned musical theater composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is born in London.
23rd - 1994 - Howard Stern announces campaign for Governor of NY as a Libertarian. 24th - 2002 - Halle Berry: 1st African-American woman winning Best Actress Academy Award.
25th - 1971 - Louis Armstrong undergoes an emergency tracheotomy in a New York hospital.
26th - 1964 - The musical "Funny Girl" opens on Broadway starring Barbra Streisand. 27th - 1973 - Marlon Brando wins the Best Actor Oscar for his work in The Godfather, but he declines the award
28th - 1981 - Teen actress Julia Stiles, from "10 Things I Hate About You," born. 29th - 1959 - Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon's "Some Like It Hot" comedy is released. 30th - 1987 - Vincent Van Gogh's painting "Sunflowers" is purchased anonymously for almost $36.3 million.
31st - 1967 - Jimi Hendrix attempts to burn his guitar onstage at London Astoria.
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February LHV Volunteers Please, take the opportunity when we see them to say thanks. If any names were omitted please let me know & I will include them next month.
HOA/Activities Tammy Anthis (Activities, Bingo, Club House decorations, Gator Tales) Jane Biba (Activities)
Sharon Bowden (Bingo)
Margaret & Jack Conley (Activities, Birthday Balloons, Fashion Show) Al Corliss (Bingo)
Lorraine Dezinski (Bingo)
Judy Dixon (Bingo)
Renee DeJane (50’s Dance)
Mary Ann Donovan (Activities, Birthday Party)
Joyce Ladyman (Activities, Bingo)
Joan Lander (Activities, Bingo)
Dave & Phyllis Lennox (Fish Fry)
Kay Levinson (Sunshine)
Karen Loveall (Bingo)
Joanne Marko (Activities, Birthdays, Club house decorations) Carl & Mary Morin (Fish Fry)
Bill Patalunas (50’s Dance)
Linda Pierce (Fashion Show)
Betty Rhoades (50/50 Drawings)
David & Mary Schnopp (Librarians)
Clark & Joice Smith (Karaoke)
Marilyn Smith (Activities, Welcome Committee)
Marian Spiegel (Fashion Show)
Cathy Strohmaier (Activities, Gator Tales) Many Volunteers for the Fish Fry, Fashion Show, 50’s Dance
Gator Tales
Wed. Coffee
Tammy Anthis
K.Z. & Sharon Bowden
Andy & Nancy Belski
Lee & Nanci Emery
Mary Ann Donovan
Russ & Joan Lander
Richard & Marian Spiegel
Roger & Doreen Martell
LHV Resident Patrol Lee Emery
Denny Green
Tom & Doreen Hughey
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ACROSS 4 Holiday named for him 10 Irish greeting 11 Holiday month 14 White Irish clover 16 Clover with one more leaf 17 You wish for people 19 Irish accent 20 Storytellers kiss this 21 Another fairy spelling DOWN 1 Find at end of rainbow 2 Little people of Ireland 3 Irish dance 5 Famous Irish song 6 Irish vegetable 7 Color of day 8 Meat of day 9 Driven out of Ireland 12 Ireland 13 St Patrick's religion 15 Smiling they steal hearts 18 Leafy vegetable
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Haines City (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700) Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park Friday, March 1st - Movies in the Park – Lake Eva – 7:00 pm Saturday, March 9th – Arts in the Park – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Railroad Park
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Celebration – Porch & Yard Sale – 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Harrison Center
March 1 , 2 – 7:30 pm, 3rd – 2:00 pm – “Godspell” - $8 March 22
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& 23 10:00 am-5:00 pm & March 24th 11:00am-5:00pm – Wine & Seafood Festival - $2
Lakeland Center
Tuesday, March 12th – A Chorus Line - 7:30 pm Thursday, March 14th – Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance - 7:30 pm Thursday, March 21st – Black Watch & the Band of the Scots Guards – 7:30 pm Wednesday, March 27th – Rock & Roll Dreams – 7:30 pm st
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March 1 – 17 - Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 pm., Sundays @ 2:00 pm – “Hello Dolly” - $20
Polk State College Winter Haven
March 16th-17th – Over 55 Show Band – 2 pm - $8 st
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Plant City
March 1 – 10 – Strawberry Festival – 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Theatre Winter Haven
March 1st - 17th – “Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5” - $22 Saturday, March 23rd – 7:30 pm & Sunday, March 24th – 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Let’s Hang On! (Frankie Valli Tribute) - $22
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Activities in Lake Hammock Village Dominoes Chickenfoot Dominoes is a fascinating domino game which is played in our clubhouse on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
The game begins in a cross format from the opening double, so that there are initially four free ends. Dominoes are played with touching ends matching in number as usual. Doubles are played crosswise, and after a double is played the next three plays must be next to the double. These are spread out slightly like the toes of a chicken's foot, forming three new ends of the layout. The object as usual is to be the first to play all your dominoes.
Men’s Poker A group of men gather for a friendly game of poker on Monday & Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm.
Bring your nickels, dimes, & quarters and try your luck.
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Bingo Every Thursday night you can find a loyal group of Bingo players gathered in the Clubhouse trying to get the chance to yell “BINGO�. You need to arrive by 6:45 to purchase your cards and Bingo begins at 7:00 pm. The more players we have the more money you can win plus have a good time.
New Activity We will now be playing Euchre in the clubhouse on Sunday nights at 7:00 PM. Single players and couples are always welcome. It was a Ladies Only Night in the All Blonde Bingo Hall. The night had been pretty boring, not one single person had a BINGO all night. The last game was up for grabs, with a huge bingo prize of $3,500 in the pot. The game drags on and on, and finally a number was called and no-one shouted Bingo. The frustrated caller gets up and says: "I've just called every darn one of these 75 balls out of this machine and nobody has a Bingo? Just what number are all you ladies waiting for?" All together, 412 blonde ladies shouted: "FREE SPACE!".
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New Residents Welcome to our community!
Thomas & Maxine Makcen 133 Silver Crest Thomas & Maxine moved into LHV on January 1st from Carmichaels, PA. They are retired from Consol. They have 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Their interest is in golf, sewing and crafts.
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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
www.comfortseal.com FL St. Lic. # CCC1325522
“Since 1986”
Certified Contractor A+ Rating
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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. Gator Tales Staff: Tammy Anthis (Editor)
Andy & Nancy Belski
50 Sargent St.
Mary Ann Donovan
(863)353-1959
Richard & Marion Spiegel
tanthis@tampabay.rr.com
The 2013 Lake Hammock Village Resident Directory was distributed at the February homeowners meeting. It was hand delivered on Saturday, February 16 to residents that did not attend the February HOA meeting. Questions??? Please contact Lori Johnsen at 151 Glen Este Blvd. (863)588-1599
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9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:30 AM Line Dance 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
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4 7:00 PM Euchre
10
7:00 PM Bunco
17 6:30 PM Birthday/ Anniversary Celebration 7:00 PM Euchre
24 6:00 PM Palm Sunday Concert
9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Scrabble 7:00 PM Men's Poker
11 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 Knife Sharpening 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Scrabble 7:00 PM Men's Poker
18 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard
2:00 PM Easter Dinner 7:00 PM Euchre
Weight Loss 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 4:30 PM Luigi Dinner 7:00 PM HOA Board
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9:00 AM Weight Loss
1:00 PM Hand & Foot 7:00 PM HOA
19 9:00 AM Weight Loss 1:00 PM Hand & Foot
1:00 PM Scrabble 7:00 PM Men's Poker
25 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Scrabble 7:00 PM Men's Poker
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5 9:00 AM
5:30 Baked Potato Bar Dinner
26 9 AM Weigh 1:00 Hand & Foot 4:30 PM DINING BY BOOK 6:30 PM Texas Hold’em
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8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Ladies Bible Study 7 PM: Dominoes
7 8:00 AM
13 8:15 AM
14 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 11:00-1:00 Health Fair 7 PM Bingo
Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Ladies Bible Study
Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard Tournament 11:45 AM Ladies Lunch
7:00 PM Dominoes
7:00 PM Bingo
20 8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Ladies Bible Study
21 8:00 AM
Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Ladies Bible Study 7 PM: Dominoes
Water Aerobics 10:30 AM Line Dance 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
9 8:15 Breakfast R-EATERY 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
15 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:30 AM Line Dance 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
22 9:00 AM
8:00 AM-Noon Yard Sale 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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Water Aerobics
10:00 AM Shuffleboard
10:30 AM Line Dance
11:00 AM Easter Parade & Lunch at the Lake
7:00 PM Bingo
1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
28 8:00 AM
29 9:00 AM
Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard
Water Aerobics 10:30 AM Line Dance
2:00 Activities
1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
7:00 PM Bingo
Thursday, March 14th - Ladies Lunch - FOUR LAKES GOLF RESORT Tuesday, March 26th - Early Bird – ALL STAR GRILL – Hwy 27 Haines City
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2
Men's Breakfast
7:00 PM Dominoes
27 8:15 AM
8 9:00 AM
Saturday
30 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker