Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Have a great month!
August 2014
Welcome to Florida; it greets you with hot humid air although it seems unpleasant at first, it eventually becomes quite fair. I know you'll enjoy our flat lands and oceans oh quite blue , you'll walk along our golden sands your life becomes anew. Because here in Florida, you're off to a fresh start, since you're well acquainted, you may never want to depart. "We live where you vacation" A line known all too well , Because here in Florida, let's face it, we can have some fun year round!
So far this summer season we have not been threatened by any hurricane’s. We are blessed to be living in such a protected area away from all the high waters and the coastal areas that do get hit the most. We have had our occasions of hard rain with thunder and lightning from tropical storm’s.. Please heed warnings you are given by the media on radio or television. Everyone who lives here in Florida knows that we are the lightning capital of the USA. So if you are in the pool area and it looks like rain or you hear the thunder, we are advising you to get out of the pool area immediately. Also, tell your visitors or family about this situation. The pool area was struck by lightning just a few years back, so please be cautious. Better to be safe then sorry!!!!!!!!
Newsletter 1
Newsletter Information Note, any information to be placed in the newsletter, must be submitted between the 1st and 15th of every month. Please contact the editor (Phyllis Grossi) at 567-6105, pkaygrossi@aim.com or drop off the information at 11150 Mesquite Dr. All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site @ www.floridacommunities.com (click on Southfork at bottom of page.) Suggestion Box Suggestion Box is to be used to deposit, Annual Dues, Letters to the Board etc. All letters must be signed or they will not be honored. Office of Southfork 10808 U.S. 98, Dade City, Fl 33525 Phone: (352) 523-0022,
Fax: (352)523-0611
After Hours: (352)206-4080
_________________________________________________________________________ ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: President
Dot Cady
2014-2016
Vice President
Tom Geyer
2014-2016
Secretary
Carol Wild
2014-2016
Treasurer
Mike Gallagher
2014-2016
Directors: Phyllis Grossi
2014-2016
Jim McAdams
2014-2016
Harvey Barber
-2014
Roger Layne
-2014
Mary Freund
2014
Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911) Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131
Dade City Police 352-521-1493
Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340
Dade City Hospital
352-521-1100
Sick List. Smokey Stoever
Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam
Tom & Judy Geyer
loss of grandson Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents
Penny Worden
38826 Bronco
Barbara McCarrell
11044 Palamino
Luz Mendez
10917 Tumbleweed
Harry & Cheryl Stilphen
11120 Palamino
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding
Anniversary
Pat & Phyllis Grossi
August 1st
Don & Sherry Hebbe
August 2 nd
Leonard & Betty Taylor
August 6 th
Ronnie & Myrna Thompson
August 6 th
Bud & Rhoda Beunier
August 14 th
Bill & Diana Stricklen
August 28th
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LOOKING FORWARD TO FALL ALREADY!
from the Association President Dear Friends The weather has not been very cooperative, raining every Wednesday afternoon, But John, Priscilla, Sherri, and Lillian have been ready and waiting for you! We have had great "regular customers" but we need you! The hot dogs and hamburgs are the best and cooked when they are ordered. We have take out boxes so that you can take your order home. Please show your appreciation to these wonderful volunteers! Mike Miller has volunteered to lead exercise in the pool! There is a sign up sheet in the lobby. Day and time will be decided by the group! A WII set has been installed in the club house! There are many activities that can be played....bowling, golf, skiing, exercise are just a few......all played in the cool! We have a number of new residents, please make them welcome and invite them to our 2nd Thursday morning 10 am coffee on August 21st! We are always looking for suggestions of activities that you would like! Dot
Women’s Club
On July 2nd 15 Ladies met at Sunrise Eatery in Zephryhills for a nice lunch. We had a good time, good food and it was a nice summer outing. We are looking forward to our next one at Golden Corral on August 6 at 11:00 A M. It is our last summer luncheon so in September we will resume our regular monthly meetings in the Clubhouse. It is hard to believe how fast the summer is going by. P.S Dont forget the school supplies for the less fortunate. July 15 to August 15th Thanks Marielle _____________________________________________________________________________
Internet Group Page
Come join us on the internet “FACEBOOK” and keep in touch with all Southfork residents here and up North. Search on “you know your from Southfork when” and hit “like or join” to interact with all day to day happenings and hearing from our residents and snowbirds . When I get the message you want to join, I will then add you in as a member. Right now we have 58 residents signed up and this is our social way of keeping in touch. I like to update on the latest happenings either here in Southfork or the Dade City/Zephryhill area. Thanks, Phyllis
THURSDAY, August 21st @ 10AM TO 11AM FREE OF CHARGE
This is our 2nd get together and we will serve breakfast items such as muffins or bagels but yet to be decided! Get rid of middle of week boredom and for something different‌‌come join us and lets have coffee together!!! For all who do not like the 8am hour we are trying to satisfy all with a later get together!!!!
Please sign up at the clubhouse so we know how many food items we need to purchase.
Questions &
Answers
Q. Why is it that it’s so much easier to get along with your grandkids than it was to get along with your kids when they were a similar age?
A. Because you and your grandkids have the same opponent!
VACATION SEASON
We are already into August and the vacation season is just about over and we are now looking forward to seeing our “Northern Friends” who should start arriving between September and October. It is so quiet here in Southfork and you wonder how we year round residents can tolerate the heat and quiet lifestyle. You know when the snowbirds start coming back that means a little cooler weather is on its way by November and December. All the activities will come alive again and so much to do and we’re waiting to find out what everyone did while they were up North. We have so many new residents and I am hoping that they all come out to join us in the many card games, bingo, Monday morning coffee, the monthly activities and entertainment scheduled. We would love to have all of you attend these functions and we are really getting excited about “Fall” which is just around the corner!
Age tells the story! When Rex was younger, he used to do push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups every morning to get in shape. He still does them, but now it’s to put on his shirt, pants and shoes!!!! THEY NOW CALL THEM NOW THE GOLDEN YEARS!!!!!
Water aerobics We have a leader, now need the men and women to join us. Watch for the times and date on the bulletin board!
If you like being in the water but get bored swimming up and down lanes, or just want to vary your routine, consider trying some pool exercises with a group from our park. Water exercises can also be safer and more comfortable for people who are overweight or suffer from arthritis, back pain or muscle or joint problems. Since your weight is partially supported and your movements slowed down, you are much less likely to injure yourself. ______________________________________________________________________________
Wanted WII (WII_FI) leaders to start as soon as possible
We now have the WII connected at the clubhouse and we need leaders/people to start some games such as ”bowling” and a few other games and exercises. There are many who do not know anything about these games and we need someone who is familiar with the games to help others who may be interested in playing. This is good exercise and I am sure there will be some interested in trying this out.
So please everyone, be eager to help out for either of the above. There are a few eager and ready to go, so let’s get the ball rolling!
contact Dot Cady for more info on dates or times.
“TOPS” WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
On the fence about losing weight??? Visit our TOPS meeting each Saturday morning at 9am to weigh in and then the meeting follows at 9:30am right in our Southfork clubhouse. TOPS Club Inc, (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit weight-loss support organization. TOPS encourages weight loss and maintenance through mutual support of sensible eating and exercise. The heart of that support comes during weekly chapter meetings. It is a self-help group of like-minded people willing to encourage one another, share information and help each other stay on track as they develop enjoyable lifestyle changes. It is a safe place to talk, listen and be inspired among people with similar experiences TOPS offers information on health and nutrition, plus our weekly support, encouragement and motivation at these meetings. We have recipe exchanges from the ones who love to cook and experiment, suggestions on what to do when you go out to eat and so many varied subjects which will be discussed weekly. We have motivation projects to keep all the members upbeat and wanting to win, challenges for the ones that lose weight and so many other little things to keep all interested. The agenda is: Weigh in, leader calls meeting to order, Roll call is taken, new members and visitors are introduced, a professionally prepared TOPS program is presented, Weight recorder reports on number of members weighing in, total losses, total gains, awards are presented to best loser, etc. So if you are on a diet and need some motivation, come join us on Saturday mornings. We do not give out diets to follow but are a moral support group that meet weekly!!!!! Looking forward to seeing you there!!!! Your Chapter Officers………. Sue Antoine, Leader,
Sheila Hewitt, Co-Leader,
Barb Christie, Secretary
Phyllis Grossi, Treasurer, Phyllis Grossi, Weight Recorder, Mary Pearson, Asst Rec.
Let me Do That Housecleaning ($10 per hr), Laundry/Ironing, Painting, Landscaping ($15 per hour), Window Washing, Snowbird Peace of Mind,any other odd jobs. Sherry Morvatz
Avon: Catalogs are available. Call Tanya or Bobby 567-7125 tbhahnfl@yahoo.com Chlorophyll (Body Healer)
Emerald Inspection Service, LLC
For information, call Bob & Mable Ianson, 521-3859. rlianson@embarqmail.com
www.emeraldinspectionserv ice.com FL# H18172
We offer home inspections for buyers, sellers & away C 999-2949, H 437-4782 from home inspections for For Sale Let Me Fix That manufactured homes. We Double Bed w/Wood offer plans for home Car Detailing, Minor Bookcase in nice shape. warranty on appliances and Plumbing Repair, Minor Sealy Posturepedic HVAC. Representative for Electrical Repair, Minor mattresss and box spring ADT alarm systems. Fully Structural Repair, Minor Roof also clean and good shape. licensed and insured in Repair, Window Screen Florida and Maryland. repair, Ceramic Tile A mattress cover and two Installation, Laminate Floor (2) sets of nice sheets. One Indoor air quality testing for Installation, Gutter Cleaning, regular and one flannel List allergies, bed bug inspections & mold certified. Pressure Washing, Solar price for is $100.00. Tube Installation, Skylight 352-322-2700 If interested call Garth/Pat Installation. Guyette, @567-2246, Jim Morvatz C 843-222-2713 10946 prairie Dr. H. 437-4782 ________________________
Will rake your lawn @ $5.00 per bag. Bobby Hahn 567-7125
Weekly Calendar of Events Sunday
Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6pm
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Coffee Hour @8am…Line Dance @10am…Poker @12 noon (Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm Euchre @6:30pm
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Trash Pickup AM…(Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am… Exercise @10:30am…Sequence @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Bowling (Zephyrhills) @noon…Dble Pinochle @6pm…Poker @5:00pm
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Blue bag Trash pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday…Men’s Golf @10:30am… Quilting @9am… Bridge @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @5:15pm
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Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Poker @5:00pm…”Alley” Board game @6pm
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Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Poker @12noon
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“TOPS” Weight Loss @9am…”65” game @7pm
Aug 1st (Fri)
Men’s Social Monthly Breakfast (IHOP) 9am
Aug 6th (Wed)
Womens Club 11am (Golden Corral)
Aug 21st (Thur)
Meet us for coffee 10am to 11am
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REMEMBER, EVERY WEDNESDAY HOTDOGS AND HAMBURGS BY THE POOL FROM 4 TO 5PM!! __________________________________________________________________
School supplies July 15 to August 15th
Its that time of year again and we are looking for everyone to be oh so generous. We will have a box in the clubhouse that will be marked school supplies and we are hoping all of Southfork will again help out this great charity feat of the Women's Club.