2014 03 lake hammock village newsletter

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March was named for the Roman god of war, Mars. This was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter.

March's birthstone, the aquamarine, was thought to cure heart, liver, and stomach diseases—all one had to do was drink the water in which the gem had been soaking. Early sailors believed that aquamarine talismans, etched with the likeness of the sea god Neptune, protected them against ocean dangers. Aquamarine is associated with faithfulness, courage and friendship.

March's birth flower is the daffodil, which means unequaled love; the sun is always shining whenever your significant other is around. The other March flower is the jonquil, which signifies desire for affection returned. It also is used to convey sympathy.

Pisces (February 19th-March 20th) and Aries (March 21st-April 19th) are the astrological signs for March. Mysterious and alluring individuals, most Pisces are extremely talented, but even though they are gifted in many ways, they still manage to spend most of their lives battling "confusing" conditions. Pisces is the sign symbolized by the image of two fish. Their symbol depicts one fish heading upward, the other pulling downward. This mirrors how Pisceans are frequently torn between two pathways in life, or actually do live two very different existences at the same time.

Aries are fire signs and those born under this element are regarded in astrology as adventurous, active and outgoing. Aries is a uniquely naive sign.

Although they are independent, outgoing and assertive they are also surprisingly trusting, often innocently walking into the lion's den at times. No matter what upheaval, challenge or triumph they confront - an Aries has a wonderful ability to bounce back. Their faith in life and the future remains untouched by hardship. Their gift is that they are always children at heart and the world is always a magical place for them.

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March Holidays and Observances March 4th Mardi

Gras/Shriove Tuesday is French for "fat Tuesday"--the final feasting before the fasting of Lent, which begins tomorrow, Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday is also called Shrove Tuesday, a name that comes from the practice of shriving--purifying oneself through confession--prior to Lent. Many of the names applied to this day relate to food and eating. In many Latin countries, Mardi Gras is the culmination of the carnival season of revelry and feasting. Among the Pennsylvania Dutch, this Tuesday is Fastnacht (fast night), and everyone enjoys the traditional fastnachtkuchen, a rectangular doughnut with a slit in the middle.

March 5th

The Christian season of Lent (Ash Wednesday) begins today, 40 days before Easter (not counting Sundays). Many Christians attend church services on Ash Wednesday to receive ashes on their foreheads in the sign of the cross. (Ashes are a symbol of penance in the Old Testament and in pagan antiquity.) In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting. In the sixth century, Christians who had committed grave faults were obliged to do public penance. On Ash Wednesday, they donned a hair shirt (which they wore for 40 days), and the local bishop blessed them and sprinkled them with ashes.

Then, while others recited the Seven Penitential Psalms, the penitents were turned out of the holy place. They could not enter the church again until Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter), when they received absolution.

March 9th

Today is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, time for moving the clocks one hour ahead. The exceptions are Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. Credit for Daylight Saving Time belongs to Benjamin Franklin, who first suggested the idea in 1784. The idea was revived in 1907, when William Willett, an Englishman, proposed a similar system in the pamphlet, The Waste of Daylight. The Germans were the first to officially adopt the light-extending system in 1915 as a fuel-saving measure during World War I. The British switched one year later, and the United States followed in 1918, when Congress

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passed the Standard Time Act, which established our time zones. This experiment lasted only until 1920, when the law was repealed due to opposition from dairy farmers (cows don't pay attention to clocks). During World War II, Daylight Saving Time was imposed once again (this time year-round) to save fuel.

March 16th At the time of this spring Moon (Full

Worm Moon), the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. This is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.

March 17th Saint

Patrick's Day is in honor of the Patron Saint of Ireland, who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles, as Ireland is known. It is truly a day of celebrating Irish history, ancestry, traditions and customs. Erin Go Braugh is perhaps the most common Irish term you will hear.

It means "Ireland Forever". Over 34 million Americans are of Irish descent. That's almost nine times the population of Ireland!

March 20th Ah, Spring! A time when "a young man's thoughts turn to thoughts of love"...and outdoors and fishing and gardening and........ And, let's not leave out the ladies. Spring brings out these thoughts and more, for both ladies and gentlemen. So, let's go and enjoy what many believe to be the best season of them all!

The Spring Vernal Equinox brings days and nights in equal proportions. It is simply the day when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime.

But, did you know that this is only true on the Equator?

For the rest of us, the timing is a little sooner, or later, depending upon where we live on the planet.

"Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn."

- Lewis Grizzard

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Board of Directors 2014 Lee Emery President (2014) (585)330-6328

Clark Smith Vice President (2015) (863)438-6929

Marilyn Smith Secretary (2015) (863)421-1018

Richard Gould Treasurer (2014) (863)422-5902

Barb Cowles Director (2014) (863)353-7336

Brian Lund Director (2014) (863)259-8054

Dan Nolt Director (2014) (863)547-8097

RIF FUND PROJECTS  Improve acoustics in the clubhouse  Cover for outdoor cooking & increase patio size (end of clubhouse West Side of Building)  Add new shuffle board court  Larger equipment storage unit for shuffle board equipment  Improvements in kitchen (cupboards, exhaust, counter tops, dishwasher, etc)  Increase size of dance floor – improve flooring  More comfortable seating in clubhouse  Exercise equipment  New activities board outside of clubhouse – Committee working on  Make a Smokers lounge with ceiling exhaust in part of screened porch.  Stand alone grill and patio around pool area  Better Copier in clubhouse for activity host to use for flyers/tickets etc. – Committee working on  Install Wi-Fi in clubhouse  Install commercial grade paper shredder in clubhouse for all residents use  Improve sound system in clubhouse

“RIF” box in clubhouse to add your “Improvements”.

Committee Chairs Activities & Gator Tales Tammy Anthis (863)353-1959 Phone Squad – Jane Biba (863)422-6531 Sunshine - Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome – Bill Patelunas (863)421-2040

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Lake Hammock Village Activities HOA Board Meeting Tuesday, March 4th 7:00 p.m.

Lee Emery (585) 330-6328 The monthly Board of Directors meeting will be held in the clubhouse.

Origami Owl Jewelry Party Saturday, March 1st 2:00 p.m.

Monthly Park Breakfast Saturday, March 8th 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Judy Dixon & June Gratz (863) 421-7244

Price: $3 per person Eileen Wilbrink (863) 422-5059

You’re invited to a jewelry bar featuring origami owl custom jewelry. Enjoy quality time with friends while checking out the latest trend in customizable jewelry.

Hope to see you at the clubhouse.

Breakfast in Holland. Traditional food from a Holland breakfast: cheese, breakfast cake, hagel, sausage, ham, bread, orange juice and coffee.

Ladies Lunch Monday, March 3rd 11:30 a.m.

HOA Meeting Tuesday, March 11th 7:00 p.m.

Audrey Sontag (863) 421-2221

Lee Emery (585) 330-6328

The ladies will gather at the clubhouse 11:30 a.m. to carpool to Bahama Breeze for lunch (8160 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, Fl – (407) 390-0353)

The monthly HOA meeting will be in the clubhouse.

Please take the time to attend the meeting to hear what is happening in your park.

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Lake Hammock Village Activities Display Day/Lunch Wednesday, March 12th 12:00 pm – 2:00 p.m.

Yard Sale Saturday, March 15th 8:00 a.m. – noon

Margaret Conley (863) 353-7640

Lee Emery (585) 330-6328

It’s that time again to share your crafts and hobbies with your friends and neighbors. Come out and see the talents that our LHV residents have. We will have lunch (submarine sandwich, chips, cookie and a drink) available for a suggested donation of $1.00.

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. We need help with food sales, taxi drivers and traffic control so please sign up at the clubhouse.

We call upon all the fabulous LHV bakers to make the sale successful once again. Please bring bake sale goods to the clubhouse by 4:00 p.m.

Friday, March 14th. The Bake Sale is open to residents on Friday night from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. The cost is $3.00 per carport to hold a yard sale. All signup sheets can be found in the clubhouse or contact Lee Emery. We thank you in advance for making this event a success.

LHV Health Fair Thursday, March 13th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Renee DeJane (863) 421-8561 The LHV Health and Wellness Fair is one of the best ways to see the various healthcare 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!

Birthday & Anniversary Sunday, March 16th 6:30 p.m.

Vivian Keller (863) 421-4067 Come celebrate March Birthdays and Anniversaries with us. A movie will follow at 7:00 p.m. if you wish to stay.

R-Eatery Breakfast Saturday, March 15th 8:15 a.m.

Jane Biba (863) 422-6531 We will be meeting at R-Eatery (Hwy 27 Haines City) to have breakfast and catch up with the park news while visiting with our neighbors.

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Lake Hammock Village Activities Baked Potato Bar Monday, March 17th 5:30 p.m.

Shuffle Board Tournament Thursday, March 27th 10:00 a.m.

Tickets are $5 (signup in clubhouse) Tammy Anthis (863) 353-1959

Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz (517) 242-1793

Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us. We will be serving baked potatoes with many toppings, salad and dessert.

Tickets are $5 and will be available by signing up in the clubhouse and Tammy will deliver them to you. Please sign up by Wednesday, March 12th.

Come and enter our annual shuffle board tournament.

After the tournament a potluck lunch will follow at the clubhouse.

Meat will be provided but please bring a dish to share. Even if you don’t play, come on down and cheer on the players.

Mulberry Phosphate Museum Tuesday, March 25th 9:30 a.m. carpool

Activities Meeting Wednesday, March 26th 2:00 p.m.

Marilyn Smith (863) 421-1018

Tammy Anthis (863) 353-1959

A WAY WE GO!!!! An all park adventure.

On Tues. March 25 all are invited to enjoy a day visiting the Mulberry Phosphate Museum and enjoy lunch at Joshua's Kitchen. There are several coupons within the Enjoyment Book for use. Carpooling is at 9:30. Please sign up

by Thurs. March 20th.

If you have ideas of activities, places to eat you would like to see in the park please join us in the clubhouse as we plan our April activities.

As we grow older, we must discipline ourselves to continue expanding, broadening, learning, keeping our minds active and open.

CLINT EASTWOOD

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Upcoming Events

IT’S OFFICIAL!!!!

COMING SOON!!!

THE LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE 2014 “EASTER PARADE” SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH AT 11:00 AM WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE APRIL “GATOR TALES”

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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers: Charles Boston – Home Bev & Al Corliss – Home Ron Cowles – Home Magdalena Delvalle – Nursing Home Larry Dezinski – Home Tom Hughey – Home Doreen Martell – Haines City Health Care George Palmer – Home Sally Phillips – Home Joyce Reesey – Savannah Court If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Carol Gould (422-5902) know so she can get a card to them. If you would like to be put on the prayer chain, please contact Tammy Anthis (353-1959) or Cynthia Nolt (547-8097)

In Memoriam Our condolences to: Gloria Brady and family in the loss of her husband Frank Brady Lori Budzyna in the loss of her brother Raymond Bob McDonald and family in the loss of his father

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THANK YOU LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE RESIDENTS  NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, COMMUNITY Bob & Brin McDonald the world and I live in the best community there is. Thank you all so much!!!!

Thank you all so much for all the prayers, cards and good thoughts.

You will never know what its meant to us to have all of you in our life.

The prayers have worked and I made it through a tuff surgery but with the help of all of you as my husband was summoned to his Dad’s bedside and again we received all the prayers and concern and help from you all. The power of prayer how great it is.

It’s given me and my husband the strength to go on no matter what has happened this past month.

Bob’s Dad was laid to rest on February 12, 2014 and with God’s help we all knew it was hard to say goodbye but that he is in a much better place and at peace.

Now remember, Bob and I are your neighbors, friends, and part of your community so please call us if you ever need help with anything because just like you were there for us, we will be there for all of you.

A special thanks to Betty and Lloyd Larry, Dave and Mary Schnopp, Dick and Carol Gould, Shirley Foraker, Joan Lander, Kay Levinson and Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz who went above and beyond the call of neighbors.

Gotta love our Silver Crest Dr. neighbors you’re the best!!!

I could never say enough about my community, a place where you could just pick up the phone directory and call and say hi, my name is Brin McDonald and I am at 137 Silver Crest Drive, could you help me, and before you know it, you would have someone at your door helping you with whatever you needed. Then there was most of you stopping by and offering help and washing my clothes and doing whatever you could for me all the time. I am the luckiest person in

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Thanks Barb & Ron Cowles We want to thank everyone for all their kindness, cards, and expression of sympathy after Barb’s Mom’s passing.

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THANK YOU LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE RESIDENTS

 Fashion Show

 Pancake Breakfast

Vita Destefano

Lee & Nanci Emery A special thanks to the Millers (John & Jeanine), the Loves (Bruce & Marge), the Greens (Dennis & Stephenie), the Conleys (Jack & Margaret), and the Wilsons (Jack & Karen) for their help in making the pancake breakfast a success.

What a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Thanks to Joan Lander & Vivian Keller for all their hard work in planning the Fashion Show. The food was great, the servers were very professional, models were glamorous, and the socializing was fun. Appreciation to all the helping hands in preparing the food, serving and cleaning up.

 Super Bowl Party

 Fashion Show

K.Z. and Sharon Bowden

Co-Chairs: Joan Lander and Vivian Keller

Thank you Nancy Emery for the big “L” cookies you made for prizes. Thanks also to Lee Emery, Joan Lander, and anyone else who helped with the Super Bowl Party.

There were 31 attendees who played games, ate and watched the game. The gift basket was won by Jan Baczkiewicz. The “L” cookies were won by Norm B. and Marge Love. Winners of prizes for scores in each quarter of the game were: First, Roger Martell.

Second, Tammy Anthis. Third, Joan Lander. Final, Herman Biba.

Once again we had a successful fashion show with over one hundred ladies in attendance. We would like to thank all of those who helped with this event. Thank you to the models, generous people who donated all the door prizes, the kitchen help and servers, cake bakers, ticket sellers, traffic controllers, and all of you that came to the show. Special thanks to Bon Worth and Shirley Reese for providing the outfits for our ladies to model.

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Fashion Show Left to right: Back row: Marileigh Osborn, Jeanine Miller, Margaret Conley, Vivian Keller, Dawn Maluchnick, Barb Cowles, Connie Marion Front row: Karen Wilson, Joan Lander, Marge Love, Audrey Sontag, Joanne Marko

Karen Patelunas

Ruth Ives

Edna Davidson

Linda Martin

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Fashion Show

Terri Stump

Linda Hile

Jan Baczkiewicz

Cindy Nolt

Tammy Anthis

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Super Bowl Party

Marge Love, Jan Baczkiewicz, Norm Baczkiewicz

Roger Martell

Tammy Anthis

Joan Lander

Herman Biba

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Mike Molnar Anna Smith Lori Johnsen Richard Williams Judie Bott Lee Rhoades Rita Clapp Gary Harrer Russell Lander Grace Mosher Jane Whitley Birgit Bartoschek Gary Hinrichs Don Ives Nyla Sharp Jeannette Spury Terri Stump Marileigh Osborn

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Douglas Simpson Joyce Reesey 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 Dennis Weinzierl

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Carl & Mary Morin 18 years

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Mike & Pam Donnelly 12 years

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Bob & Lorraine Sharples 12 years

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Ted & Pat Carmen 47 years

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Dennis & Stephenie Green 34 years

February LHV Volunteers HOA/Activities

Betty Rhoades - 50/50 Drawing David & Mary Schnopp - Librarians Marilyn Smith - AARP Training Audrey Sontag – Fashion Show Terri Stump - Birthdays, Fashion Show, Potluck Marian Spiegel - Bingo, Information Board Richard Spiegel - Bingo Jack & Karen Wilson – Fashion Show (Karen), Pancake Breakfast

Tammy Anthis – Club House Decorations, Dinner Reservations, Fashion Show Jan Baczkiewicz – Birthdays, Bingo, Fashion Show Norm Baczkiewicz - Bingo Jane Biba – Breakfast reservations Sharon & KZ Bowden - Bingo, Super Bowl Margaret & Jack Conley - Birthday Balloons, Fashion Show (Margaret) Pancake Breakfast Barb Cowles – Fashion Show Willard & Edna Davidson – Fashion Show Renee DeJane – Gambling Trip Lorraine Dezinski - Bingo Judy Dixion - Bingo Mary Ann Donovan – Fashion Show Lee & Nanci Emery - Pancake Breakfast, Super Bowl Party Carol Gould - Bingo, Sunshine Committee June Gratz - Bingo Dennis & Stephenie Green – Pancake Breakfast Linda Hile – Fashion Show Ruth Ives – Fashion Show Vivian Keller – Fashion Show Bruce & Marge Love – Fashion Show (Marge), Pancake Breakfast Karen Loveall – Bingo Calvin & Dawn Maluchnick – Fashion Show Connie Marion – Fashion Show, Potluck Joanne Marko - Decorations, Dinner Reservations, Fashion Show, Potluck Linda Martin – Fashion Show John & Jeanine Miller – Fashion Show (Jeanne), Pancake Breakfast Cindy Nolt – Fashion Show Marileigh Osborn – Fashion Show Karen Patelunas – Fashion Show

Wednesday Coffee Willard & Edna Davidson Joanne Marko Leon & Linda Martin Marilyn Smith

Gator Tales Tammy Anthis - editor Sharon Bowden - photographer Andy & Nancy Belski - deliver papers Mary Ann Donovan – proofreader Richard & Marian – deliver papers

LHV RESIDENT PATROL Tammy Anthis

Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz

Andy Belski

Ron & Barb Cowles

Renee DeJane

Dan Deuel

Lee Emery

Dennis Green

Tom Godfrey

Jeff Hunt

Lori Johnsen

Bee Koenig

Bob Marotti

Bill & Karen Patelunas

Gary Saunders

David & Mary Schnopp

Haines City Police Department

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Some Weekly Events at the Club House Weight Loss Group

Ladies Bible Study

Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Tammy Anthis 353-1959

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Cindy Nolt 547-8097

This group of men and woman meet weekly to weigh in. We pay $.25 a week and this money is given out weekly to the person with the greatest weight loss for the week. If you gain week then you pay $.25 for each pound gained that week.

This money is saved and given out at the end of the month to the person with the greatest weight loss for that month.

This group of ladies meets at the clubhouse to study the bible. We currently our using Life Lessons with Max Lucado on the book of Mark. All religions are welcome.

Dominos Chicken Foot Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Tammy Anthis 353-1959

Hand & Foot

Chicken foot is a fascinating domino game which 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.

Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.

Joanne Marko 438-5011 Hand and Foot is a card game related to canasta. Each player is dealt two sets of cards using one as the “hand” and one as the “foot. The game is played with four players in partnerships; it can also be played by six people in two teams of three or by any number of individuals.

The aim is to get rid of cards from your hand (11 cards), and then from your foot (11 cards), by melding them.

Coffee & Doughnuts

Men’s Poker

Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m.

Marilyn Smith 421-1018

Mondays & Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Scott Cameron (863) 852-3784

Come to the clubhouse for some coffee and doughnuts and time to chit chat with friends. Doughnuts are $1.00 and coffee is free. Feel free to bring your own mug.

A nice way to meet new friends.

This is a fun friendly game of poker.

Bring your nickels, dimes, and quarter and try your luck. Hope to see you one or both nights.

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Fun Facts  Baby zebras can run about one hour after birth.  If you are snoring, you are not dreaming.  Armadillos can dig up to 10 burrows, up to 20 feet deep, with at least 5 entrances in case they need to hide immediately.

 A cougar’s long and strong hind limbs allow it to cover a distance of 50 feet in a single leap.  John Hancock’s signature is the largest on the Declaration of Independence.  Crocodiles can live up to 100 years.  The dye that is used in stamping the grade on meat is actually edible. It’s the dye from grape skins.

 The International Space Station orbits at 248 miles above the Earth.  Singer Barbara Streisand has made more gold and platinum albums than any other solo female artist.

 The Amazon constitutes about 40% of the remaining rain forests, but it is disappearing at the rate of 7 football fields per minute.

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

Renee * Cell (863) 242-5400

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Sports Celebrations in March 1st –1969 – Mickey Mantle retires.

2nd –1962 - Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points.

3rd – 1875 - First indoor game of ice hockey debut in Montreal, Quebec.

4th – 1888 - Knute Rockne is born in Voss, Norway. He would go on to become one of the most successful coaches in the history of college football, coaching Notre Dame during their golden era in the 1920s.

5th – 1966 - Miller elected executive director of MLB Players Association.

6th – 1902 - The Madrid Foot Ball Club is founded by a group of fans in Madrid, Spain.

7th - 1987 – Mike Tyson unifies titles.

8th – 1987 - Ali battles Frazier for heavyweight championship.

9th – 1943 - Bobby Fischer is born in Chicago, Illinois. Fischer went on to become the only American ever to win the chess world championship.

10th – 2006 - Cuba plays in World Baseball Classic.

11th – 1901 – Newspaper reports signing of so-called Chief Tokohama.

12th – 1903 - New York Highlanders join American League.

13th – 1979 - Power pitcher Johan Santana is born in Tovar Merida, Venezuela.

14th – 1997 - President Clinton expresses desire to return to golf course.

15th – 1970 - Bobby Orr scores 100 points in one season.

16th – 1953 - Baseball’s owners refuse to allow Bill Veeck to move his struggling St. Louis Browns to Baltimore, which forces Veeck to sell the team.

17th – 1902 - Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. is born in Atlanta, Georgia. Jones, the first great American golfer.

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18th – 2002 - Spectator death forces new rules for NHL games.

19th – 1966 - Texas Western College defeats the University of Kentucky in the NCAA men’s college basketball final. This marked the first time an all-black starting five, had won the NCAA championship.

20th – 1934 - Mildrid "Babe" Didrikson pitches one inning of exhibition baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics.

21st – 1980 – Ronaldinho is born, as he is now known, became a soccer phenomenon.

22nd – 1894 - First Stanley Cup championship played.

23rd – 1994 – Wayne Gretzky scores number 802.

24th – 1976 - Peyton Manning born.

25th – 1958 - Sugar Ray defeats Basilio for middleweight title.

26th – 1979 - Michigan State defeats Indiana State in NCAA championship.

27th – 1939 - March Madness is born.

28th – 1984 - Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis.

29th – 1982 - Tar Heels win NCAA basketball championship.

30th – 1965 - Bill Bradley scores 58 points for Princeton.

31st – 1975 - Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden wins 10th national title.

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Haines City (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700) Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park Saturday, March 8th – Death by Chocolate – 7:00-9:00 pm – Lake Eva Saturday, March 15th – Family Health Fair -8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Heart of Fl Hospital th

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Bok Tower

March 8 -16 – 22 International Carillon Festival – 1:00 & 3:00 pm Thursday, March 13th – Moonlight Carillon Concert – 7:30 pm - $5 Friday, March 14th – Wildflower Walk – 10:00 am Monday, March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day Carillon Concerts – 1:00 & 3:00 pm

Celebration

Saturday, March 1st – Porch & Yard Sale Saturday, March 8th – Art & Wine Stroll

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Saturday, March 8th – Cruise In – 2:00 – 6:00 pm th

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Kissimmee

March 6 -9 – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - $19 March – Spring Training - Osceola County Stadium st

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Lakeridge Winery

March 21 -23 - 6th Annual Wine & Seafood Festival – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm - $2

Lakeland Center

Wednesday, March 5th – Helen Reddy – 7:30 pm Wednesday, March 5th – Harlem Globetrotters – 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 11th – ISO Concert: Masterworks #4 – 7:30 pm Wednesday, March 12th – Sweet Charity – 7:30 pm Monday, March 17th – Bill Cosby – 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 18th – Newlywed Game – 7:30 pm Wednesday, March 19th – Disney’s Beauty & The Beast – 7:30 pm March 20th-22nd – Sewing & Quilt Expo – 10:00 AM-5:30 pm March 29th & 30th – Buckler’s Art & Craft Fair – 10:00 AM-4:00 pm th

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Lakeland

March 6 & 7 – “Forty Fabulous Fingers” United Methodist Church – 7:00 pm - $10

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Winter Haven Third Saturday of the month – Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Show – Lake Silver – 4:30 pm March 1st-16th – Les Miserables – 7:30 pm th Saturday, March 8 – Chili Cook Off – 7:00 am - 3:00 pm – 3015 Lake Alfred Rd Tuesday, March 11th – The Dukes – Chain of Lakes Complex – 7:30 pm Saturday, March 15th – Central Park Art Festival – 10:00 am - 4:00 pm March 22nd-23rd – Let’s Hang Out – 7:30-9:30 pm – Chain of Lakes Complex

Some things to think about!!!!!          

If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.

The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out of the body to squirt blood 30 feet.

A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death.

Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour.

The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field.

The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds. (What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)

Some lions mate over 50 times a day.

Butterflies taste with their feet.

The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people.

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Soccer Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining 27 letters spell a secret message.

ASSIST BALL CAPTAIN CHEERING CLEATS CLUB COACH COIN TOSS CORNER KICK DEFENSE FANS FIELD FIFA

FORMATION FORWARD FOUL GAME GOALIE GOALS GRASS HALVES HAT TRICK HEADING JERSEY JUGGLING KICK-OFF

MATCH OFFENSE OFFSIDE PENALTY KICK POSITION PRACTICE RED CARD REFEREE SCORE SHIN GUARD SHOOT-OUT SHORTS SHOT

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SLIDE TACKLE SOCKS SPORT STOPPAGE TIME STRIKERS SUBSTITUTE SWEEPER THROW-IN TOUCHLINE WALL WORLD CUP YELLOW CARD

Look at these Lake Hammock Village Driveways 42 SARGENT ST.*52 SARGENT ST.*72 SARGENT ST.*83 REINEKE ROAD*137 SILVERCREST*148 GLEN ESTE BLVD*151 GLEN ESTE BLVD*157 GLEN ESTE COURT*170 GLEN ESTE BLVD* 175 GLEN ESTE BLVD*176 GLEN ESTE BLVD*201 GLEN ESTE COURT *205 GLEN ESTE COURT You might be a Floridian if...

"Down South" means Key West.

"Panhandling" means going to Pensacola.

You think no-one over 70 should be allowed to drive.

Flip-flops are everyday wear.

Shoes are for business meetings and church.

No, wait, flip flops are good for church too.

Socks are only for bowling.

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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.

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DIARY OF A SNOW SHOVELER in Minnesota!

December 8th - 6:00 PM It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for hours by the window watching the huge soft flakes drift down from heaven. It looked like a Grandma Moses Print. So romantic we felt like newlyweds again. I love snow!

December 9th We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape.

What a fantastic sight! Can there be a lovelier place in the whole world? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had! Shoveled for the first time in years and felt like a boy again.

I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again. What a perfect life!

December 12th The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment! My neighbor tells me not to worry- we'll definitely have a white Christmas. No snow on Christmas would be awful!

Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter that I'll never want to see snow again. I don't think that's possible. Bob is such a nice man, I'm glad he's our neighbor.

December 14th Snow, lovely snow! 8 inches last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath away, but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again. I didn't realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling, but I'll certainly get back in shape this way. I wish I wouldn't huff and puff so.

December 15th 20 inches forecast. Sold my van and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the wife's car and two extra shovels. Stocked the freezer. The wife wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska, after all.

December 16th Ice storm this morning. Fell on my ass on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like hell. The wife laughed for an hour, which I think was very cruel.

December 17th Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours. I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at the wife & try not to irritate her. Guess I should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to her.

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God I hate it when she's right. Can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room.

December 20th Electricity's back on, but had another 14 inches of the damn stuff last night. More shoveling! Took all day. The damn snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have another shipment in March. I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying.

December 22th Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white stuff fell today, and it's so cold, it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to pee. By the time I got undressed, peed and dressed again, I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest of the winter, but he says he's too busy. I think he is lying.

December 23rd Only 2 inches of snow today and it warmed up to 0. The wife wanted me to decorate the front of the house this morning. What is she, nuts?!! Why didn't she tell me to do that a month ago? She says she did, but I think she's lying.

December 24th 6 inches - Snow packed so hard by snowplow, I broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the SOB who drives that snowplow, I'll drag him through the snow by his balls and beat him to death with my broken shovel. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just been! Tonight the wife wanted me to sing Christmas carols with her and open our presents, but I was too busy watching for the damn snowplow.

December 25th Merry Christmas! 20 more inches of the slop tonight - Snowed in. The idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. God, I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. The wife says I have a bad attitude.

I think she's a fricking idiot. If I have to watch "It's A Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to stuff her into the microwave.

December 26th Still snowed in. Why the hell did I ever move here? It was all HER idea. She's really getting on my nerves.

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December 27th Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze; plumber came after 14 hours of waiting for him, he only charged me $1,400 to replace all my pipes.

December 28th Warmed up to above -20. Still snowed in. The WIFE is driving me crazy!!!

December 29th 10 more inches. Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am?

December 30th Roof caved in. I beat up the snowplow driver, and now he is suing me for a million dollars, not only the beating I gave him, but also for trying to shove the broken snow shovel up his ass. The wife went home to her mother. Nine more inches predicted.

December 31st I set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling.

January 8th Feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. Why am I tied to the bed?

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Sunday

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 1 9 Holes of golf – sign up in clubhouse 2:00 PM Jewelry Party

Every Wed.: 18 Holes of golf – sign up in clubhouse

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

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2:00 PM WII Bowling 7:00 PM Euchre

9 2:00 PM WII Bowling 7:00 PM Euchre

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9:30 Pool 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 11:45 AM Ladies Lunch 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Men’s Poker

4 9:00 AM

10 9:30 AM

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Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Men’s Poker

17 9:30 Pool

2:00 PM WII Bowling 6:30 PM Birthday/ Anniversary Celebration

10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 5:30 Baked Potato Bar Dinner

7:00 PM Euchre

7:00 PM Men’s Poker

23 2:00 PM WII Bowling 7:00 PM Euchre

30 2:00 PM WII Bowling 7:00 PM Euchre

24 9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Men’s Poker

Weight Loss 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 7:00 PM BOARD MEETING 9:00 AM Weight Loss

1:00 PM Hand & Foot 7:00 PM HOA

18 9:00 AM Weight Loss 1:00 PM Hand & Foot

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8:15 AM Coffee 9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:30 Bible Study 7:00 PM Dominoes Men’s Poker

6 8:00 AM

12 8:15 AM

13 8:00 AM

Coffee 9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:30 Bible Study 12:00-2:00 Display Day 7:00 PM Dominoes Men’s Poker

19 8:15 AM Coffee 9:30 AM Water Aerobics

Weight Loss 9:30 AM Museum Trip & Lunch 1:00 PM Hand & Foot

20 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

14 9:30 AM

9 Holes of golf – sign up in clubhouse 8:00-10:00 Park Breakfast 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

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Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno

8:15 AM R-Eatery

3:00 PM Line Dance

8:00 AM-Noon Yard Sale

7:00 PM CLR Game

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

21 9:30 AM

22 9 Holes of golf – sign up in clubhouse

2:00 PM Billiards

3:00 PM Line Dance

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

7:00 PM Bingo

7:00 PM CLR Game

10:00 AM Shuffleboard

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Coffee 9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:30 Bible Study 2:00 Activities 7:00 PM Dominoes Men’s Poker

Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard Tournament 2:00 PM Billiards

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Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 3:00 PM Line Dance 7:00 PM CLR Game

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Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno

26 8:15 AM

319:30 Pool 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Men’s Poker

Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 11:00-1:00 Health Fair 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Bingo

10:30 Bible Study 7:00 PM Dominoes Men’s Poker

25 9:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Bingo

7 9:30 AM

7:00 PM Bingo

28 9:30 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 3:00 PM Line Dance 7:00 PM CLR Game

29 9 Holes of golf – sign up in clubhouse 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker