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
The new BBQ purchased by the HOA. We can now grill 48 hamburgers at one time.
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When you think about the month of June, do thoughts of Father's Day and summer vacations come to mind? There is a lot more to June than deciding what gift to get your father or where to go for your summer vacation. There are other holidays during the month, many famous people celebrate their birthday in June, and many historic events took place during the sixth month of the year. June is named for the Roman goddess Juno. The month of June is a popular month for weddings, perhaps because Juno was the goddess of marriage. The traditional birthstone for June is the pearl. It is a symbol of loyalty, faithfulness purity, and friendship. This is the only gem that comes from living sea creatures. Alexandrite is an alternate birthstone for June. This unique gemstone changes color depending on the lighting conditions. It is greenish brown in color when exposed to daylight and fluorescent light, but changes to a purple reddish hue by incandescent or candlelight. It is a symbol of joy and good fortune. Another alternate birthstone for June is moonstone. It is considered a sacred stone in India. Moonstone varies in color from clear to bluish white or peach. It is a symbol of health and longevity. The flower for the month of June is the rose. Roses are a symbol of love and appreciation. They are also known as the flower of passion. Roses come in a wide variety of colors. Each color has a different meaning. Red roses symbolize love, white roses symbolize innocence and purity, and light pink roses are a symbol of admiration or sympathy.
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Astrological Signs Gemini and Cancer are the astrological signs for June. Birthdays from June 1st through the 20th fall under the sign of Gemini. June 21st through the 30th birthdays fall under the sign of Cancer.
June Holidays and Observances Father's Day is celebrated mostly on the third Sunday of June to compliment Mother's Day. However, the ancient traces of celebrating Father’s Day can be found. According to many scholars, the importance of Father's Day can be found even in ancient Babylon. Around 4000 years ago, Elmesu first carved a message on a card made of clay for his father wishing him long life and good health. Though there is no record about what happened to them but, the Babylonians started celebrating a day privately reserved for their fathers. The concept gained momentum on June 19th, 1910 in Spokane, Washington by Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd. She initialized the concept after attending a Mother's Day service. She wanted to honor her father William Smart who was a Civil War veteran and raised his six children after his wife's death. With time the holiday gained popularity. Flag Day in the United States is June 14th - it's to commemorate the day in 1777 that the Continental Congress adopted the stars and stripes we have on our flag today. Then, there were only 13 stars and stripes on the flag. It's only a legal holiday in Pennsylvania- everywhere else, it's unofficial.
In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs and summer begins. This takes place on June 21st, 22nd or 23rd, depending on the year.
Historic Events in June
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Many major events happened during the sixth month of the year. Here are four historical events that took place in June. Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity on June 15, 1752. Continental Congress adopted the United States flag known as the Stars and Stripes on June 14, 1777. The Pledge of Allegiance was recognized by Congress on June 22, 1942. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950.
"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken." -- James Dent
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Happy Father's Day
A Dad is a person who is loving and kind, And often he knows what you have on your mind. He's someone who listens, suggests, and defends. A dad can be one of your very best friends! He's proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong, A dad can be patient and helpful and strong. In all that you do, a dad's love plays a part. There's always a place for him deep in your heart. And each year that passes, you're even more glad, More grateful and proud just to call him your dad! Thank you, Dad... for listening and caring, for giving and sharing, but, especially, for just being you! Happy Father's Day
Fathers, like mothers, are not born. Men grow into fathers and fathering is a very important stage in their development. David Gottesman
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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers: Stan Budzyna – Cross Roads Jack Conley – Home Larry Dezinski – Home Joice Smith - 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: Herb Hunt in the loss of his brother Emily Marshall in the loss of her brother Tammy Saunders in the loss of her brother ___________________________________________________________________ "I want to thank you for the beautiful card and for all your prayers during my recent hospital stay.” Cathy Strohmaier ---------------------------------------We would like to thank everyone that sent cards and best wishes to Larry after his surgery and for his speedy recovery. Your thoughts and prayers meant everything to us, and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you again. We will always remember the kindness you showed him. Sincerely, Larry & Lorraine Dezinski
"If the future seems overwhelming, remember that it comes one moment at a time." ~Beth Mende Conny
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Farwell Potluck for Ira & Joyce
Thank you to all our friends at Lake Hammock for making our last potluck one to remember. Thanks for all the cards, pictures and gifts. We will miss so many of you, but it is time for us to move on to the next chapter of our lives. We are looking forward to spending time with family. Sincerely Joyce & Ira
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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE JUNE 2013 ACTIVITIES
FATHER’S DAY
FLAG DAY
NO BOD/HOMEOWNERS MEETING IN JUNE!
JUNE 7th-FRIDAY-“DINING BY THE BOOK”-(PAGE 12)END ZONE42605 US HIWAY 27-DAVENPORT-863-420-6569-carpool 4:30p.m. Cathy Strohmaier 863-419-2699-is in charge of reservations.
JUNE 10th-MONDAY-“LADIES LUNCH”-L’INCONTRO35 FLORIDA 60, LAKE WALES-(863) 676-7400 lincontrofl.com carpool 11:00 a.m.-Cathy Strohmaier-863-419-2699-is in charge of reservations.
JUNE 14th-FRIDAY-FLAG DAY-DISPLAY YOU FLAG PROUDLY!
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JUNE 15th-SATURDAY BREAKFAST at “PAPPY’S GRILL” 2073 HIGHWAY 92 WEST-WINTER HAVEN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT-863-268-8240-(COUPONS ARE IN THE COUPON BOOK-PAGES 64-65) Jane Biba-863-422-653 is in charge of reservations.
JUNE 16th-SUNDAY-HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
JUNE 16th-SUNDAY-ANNIVERSARIES/BIRTHDAYS-celebration is at 6:30 p.m.-clubhouse-HOSTESS TO BE DETERMINED-
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JUNE 19th-WEDNESDAY-“EARLY BIRD DINING” “BEBO’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & OYSTER BAR”-1708 6th ST. SE-WINTER HAVEN863-875-5646-carpool 4:30 p.m-Jane Biba-863-422-653 is in charge of reservations.(LOOK FOR COUPONS IN THE MONTHLY COUPON BOOK)
JUNE 21st-FRIDAY- FIRST DAY OF “SUMMER”
JUNE 25th-TUESDAY-“POT LUCK DINNER” 5:30 P.M.in the clubhouse. Bring your place settings and a dish to share.
JUNE 27th-THURSDAY-“ACTIVITIES MEETING” COME JOIN IN AND HELP PLAN “YOUR ACTIVITIES” 2:00 P.M.CLUBHOUSE.
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Cool Facts The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan. There was never a recorded Wendy before it. “Mountain Dew” is an old slang term for moonshine. Children born in the month of May are on the average 200 grams heavier at birth than children born in any other month. The Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters. Muhammad is the most common first name in the world. The average woman will consume over 6 pounds of lipstick in their lifetime. Only female mosquitoes bite. Each year 96 billion pounds of food is wasted in the U.S. When the moon is directly over your head, you weigh slightly less. Only food that does not spoil: honey.
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
Our flag means all that our fathers meant in the Revolutionary War. It means all that the Declaration of Independence meant. It means justice. It means liberty. It means happiness.... Every color means liberty. Every thread means liberty. Every star and stripe means liberty. ~Henry Ward Beecher
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June Birthdays
Myrna Loy Charlotte Hooton Hank Marion Sherrie Talcott Harold Cantrall Scotty Schmauder Gary Butcher Edsel Francis Bill Pickard Betty Rhoades Marion Helmkay Sally Phillips Debbie Renka Donna Patton Robert Roubaud Herman Biba Luther Dickerson Blevins Hensley Joice Smith Teresa Birchall Doris Palte Bud Nelson Paul Chadwick June Gratz Cathy Mullison Robert Torpey Stan Budzyna Bruce Lemay
June Anniversaries
1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th 4th 6th 7th 12th 12th 15th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 19th 19th 19th 23rd 27th 28th 29th 29th 29th 29th 30th 30th
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Charles & Carol Boston 53 years
4th
Thomas & Maxine Makcen 45 years
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Ron & Jane Lallier 9 years
14th
Norm & Joan Brake 40 years
16th
Bud & Charlean Nelson 35 years
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Blevins & Wanda Hensley 25 years
18th
Gene & Myrna Loy 6 years
23rd
Dan & Kathy Deuel 4 years
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I am the Flag Howard Schnauber I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up ... and see me. I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. I am arrogant. I am proud. When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer. I bow to no one! I am recognized all over the world. I am worshipped -- I am saluted. I am loved -- I am revered. I am respected -- and I am feared. I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 200 years. I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox. I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest,
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Anzio, Rome, and the beaches of Normandy. Guam, Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam knows me. I was there. I led my troops. I was dirty, battle worn and tired, but my soldiers cheered me And I was proud. I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt, for I am invincible. I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled on the streets of my country. And when it's by those whom I've served in battle -- it hurts. But I shall overcome -- for I am strong. I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon. I have borne silent witness to all of America's finest hours. But my finest hours are yet to come. When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield, When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier, Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter, I am proud. My name is 'Old Glory'! Long may I wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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Celebrations in June 1st – 1638 - The first recorded earthquake in the United States happened at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
2nd – 1780 - The Derby horse race is held for the first time. 3rd – 1965 - Astronaut Edward H. White floats freely outside the space vehicle, Gemini IV, for 21 minutes.
4th - 1912 - Massachusetts passes the first US minimum wage law. 5th – 1805 - The first recorded tornado in "Tornado Alley" happened in southern Illinois. 6th – 1933 - The first drive-in theater opens, in Camden, New Jersey, United States. 7th – 1914 - The first vessel passes through the locks at the Panama Canal. 8th – 1948 - The first Porsche car is completed. 9th - 1869 - Charles Elmer Hires sells his first of many root beers in Philadelphia. 10th - 1854 - The U.S. Naval Academy holds its first graduation in Annapolis, Maryland. 11th – 1776 - Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, et. al. appointed by Continental Congress to draft Declaration of Independence.
12th - 1939 - Baseball Hall of Fame opens in NY. 13th – 1774 - Rhode Island becomes first colony to prohibit importation of slaves. 14th –1777 - The Stars and Stripes adopted by Congress as the Flag of the United States of America.
15th – 1667 - The first human blood transfusion is administered by Dr. Jean-Baptiste Denys.
16th – 1909 - Glenn Curtiss sells the first airplane. 17th – 1885 - The Statue of Liberty arrives in NY.
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18th – 1983 - Sally Ride: first U.S. woman in space. 19th – 1910 - Father's Day is celebrated for first time in Spokane, Washington. 20th – 1863 - First bank chartered in Philadelphia. 21st – 1893 - First Ferris wheel premieres (Chicago). 22nd – 1870 - Congress creates the Department of Justice. 23rd - 1860 - The US Secret Service created. 24th – 1981 - World's longest single-span suspension bridge, the Humber Bridge opens. 25th - 1630 - The fork is introduced to American dining. 26th – 1870 - Christmas is declared a federal holiday in the United States. 27th – 1985 - U.S. Route 66 ceases to be an official U.S. highway. 28th – 1917 - Raggedy Ann doll first sold in stores. 29th – 1927 - First flight: West Coast to Hawaii. 30th - 1936 - The 40 hour work week law is approved.
Inanimate objects can be classified scientifically into three major categories: those that don't work those that break down and those that get lost.
Russell Baker, 1968
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May LHV Volunteers We work hard in LHV to get volunteers to help out with our many events. Please, take the opportunity when you see our volunteers to say thanks for their devoted service. Please remember that they are volunteers so please exercise tolerance on your criticism as their service benefits us all. If you would like to volunteer for an activity please let us know and we can find a place for you to help out. If any names were omitted please let me know & I will include them next month.
HOA/Activities Margaret & Jack Conley (Activities, Birthday Balloons) Barb Cowles (Activities) Mary Ann Donovan (Activities, Birthday/Anniversary Celebration) Kay Levinson (Sunshine) Joanne Marko (Activities, Birthdays, Club house decorations) Betty Rhoades (50/50 Drawing) David & Mary Schnopp (Librarians) Marilyn Smith (Activities, Welcome Committee) Marian Spiegel (Information Board) Cathy Strohmaier (Activities, Gator Tales) Tammy Anthis (Activities, Club House decorations, Gator Tales)
Gator Tales
Wed. Coffee
Tammy Anthis (Editor & photographer)
Ron & Barb Cowles
with the assistance of the following:
Lee & Nanci Emery
Andy & Nancy Belski (deliver papers)
Tom & Doreen Hughey
Mary Ann Donovan (proofreader)
Vivian Keller
Richard & Marian Spiegel (deliver papers)
Leon & Linda Martin
Cathy Strohmaier (writes Activities)
Marilyn Smith
LHV Resident Patrol Barry & Tammy Anthis
Norm Baczkiewicz
Andy Belski
Ron & Barb Cowles
Renee DeJane
Dan Deuel
Lee Emery
Richard Gould
Jeff Hunt
Lori Johnsen
Bill & Karen Patelunas
Gary Saunders
Richard Spiegel
Haines City Police Department
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Golf
Find and circle all of the golf words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a Mark Twain quotation.
ALBATROSS APPROACH BACK NINE BACKSPIN BALL BIRDIE BOGEY BUNKER CADDIE CART CHIP
CLUBHOUSE CLUBS CONDOR COURSE DIVOT DRIVER DRIVING RANGE EAGLE FAIRWAY FLAGSTICK FORE
GREEN GRIP GROSS SCORE HANDICAP HOLE IN ONE HOLES HOOK IRON NET SCORE PAR PUTTER
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ROUGH RULES SHOT SLICE STROKE SWING TEE OFF TREES WATER HAZARD WEDGE WOOD
Worry Is there a magic cutoff period when offspring become accountable for their own actions? Is there a wonderful moment when parents can become detached spectators in the lives of their children and shrug, "It's their life," and feel nothing? When I was in my twenties, I stood in a hospital corridor waiting for doctors to put a few stitches in my daughter's head. I asked, "When do you stop worrying?" The nurse said, "When they get out of the accident stage." My Dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my thirties, I sat on a little chair in a classroom and heard how one of my children talked incessantly, disrupted the class, and was headed for a career making license plates. As if to read my mind, the teacher said, "Don't worry, they all go through this stage and then you can sit back, relax and enjoy them." My Dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my forties, I spent a lifetime waiting for the phone to ring, the cars to come home, the front door to open. A friend said, "They're trying to find themselves. Don't worry, in a few years, you can stop worrying. They'll be adults." My Dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. By the time I was 50, I was sick and tired of being vulnerable. I was still worrying over my children, but there was a new wrinkle. There was nothing I could do about it. My Dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. I continued to anguish over their failures, be tormented by their frustrations and absorbed in their disappointments. My friends said that when my kids got married I could stop worrying and lead my own life. I wanted to believe that, but I was haunted by my Dad's warm smile and his occasional, "You look pale; are you all right? Call me the minute you get home. Are you depressed about something?" Can it be that parents are sentenced to a lifetime of worry? Is concern for one another handed down like a torch to blaze the trail of human frailties and the fears of the unknown? Is concern a curse or is it a virtue that elevates us to the highest form of life? One of my children became quite irritable recently, saying to me, "Where were you? I've been calling for 3 days, and no one answered I was worried. I smiled a warm smile. The torch has been passed.
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Plan now for your Fourth of July Celebration at the clubhouse. Dress in red, white and blue. Bring a beverage and finger food to share. Not a big organized anything, just a gathering of people looking for some fun. The celebration will begin at 4:00 PM.
Thought we would let you know that if you have seen an elephant in the drive way at 91 Reineke, you have not been drinking too much or seeing things. One night on patrol duty Karen & I helped transport a brown elephant out of Stan Budzyna’ house. His son Raymond has worked on this elephant and it is now ready for its next home at the Naples GOP Convention Center.
This is just too funny - scary how true it is!!! If my body was a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull... But that's not the worst of it. My headlights are out of focus and it's especially hard to see things up close. My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump into things even in the best of weather. My whitewalls are stained with varicose veins. It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. My fuel rate burns inefficiently. But here's the worst of it, almost every time I sneeze, cough or sputter, either my radiator leaks or My Exhaust Backfires!
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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
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Sunday
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1st Day of Summer June 21st
Flag Day June 14th 2
3 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 6:30 PM Shuffleboard
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5 9:00 AM Weight Loss 1:00 PM Hand & Foot
10 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 11:00 AM Ladies Lunch 6:30 PM Shuffleboard
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1:00 PM Hand & Foot
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
6:30 PM Shuffleboard
1:00 PM Pokeno
7:00 PM Dominoes Men's Poker
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6:30 PM Shuffleboard
1:00 PM Hand & Foot
25 9:00 AM
19 8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 4:30 PM Early Bird Dining 7:00 PM Dominoes Men's Poker
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Weight Loss
Coffee
6:30 PM Shuffleboard
1:00 Hand & Foot 5:30 PM Potluck
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
7:00 PM Men's Poker
6:30 PM Texas Hold’em
7:00 PM Dominoes Men's Poker
7:00 PM CLR Game
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8 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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9:00 AM Water Aerobics
9:00 AM Weight Loss
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
6:30 PM Shuffleboard
Water Aerobics 1:00 Pokeno 4:30 PM DINING BY BOOK 7:00 PM CLR Game
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
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8:15 AM Coffee
7:00 PM Men's Poker
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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
9:00 AM Weight Loss
7:00 PM Men's Poker
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7 PM: Dominoes Men's Poker
7:00 PM Men's Poker
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8:15 AM Breakfast Pappy’s Grill 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
6:30 PM Shuffleboard
1:00 PM Pokeno
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
7:00 PM CLR Game
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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
2:00 Activities
1:00 PM Pokeno
6:30 PM Shuffleboard
7:00 PM CLR Game
June 7th –End Zone-42605 HWY 27 June 10th-L’Incontro-35 Florida 60, Lake Wales th June 15 -“Pappy’s Grill”-2073 HWY 92W June 19th-“Bebo’s Seafood, Steak & Oyster Bar”-1708 6th St SE – Winter Haven
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