Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy Labor Day
September 2014 It feels like Fall ……….Somewhere Fall will be here soon, although here in Florida it’s hard to tell. You’re going to have to wait until about the third week of October before the daily high temperatures drop to the low 80s. The folks at the Florida climate center say Fall happens when the daily low temperatures drop below 60 degrees and stay there. In the Tampa Bay area that doesn’t usually Happen until you’re eyeing turkey for Thanksgiving. You know its fall in Florida when------
Labor Day
Labor Day officially ends summer, as those who work enjoy one final fling. Blessed are those who bear the daily burden, of whom few savants speak or minstrels sing, Returning to the shallows of September, days of ease give way to hours certain, A long routine that wends its way towards winter,
You put away your light green bathing suit in favor of your brown one. You can roll down the windows in your car and not run the risk of melting You can plant things without them withering immediately The stores put out the winter holiday decorations. Everywhere you turn there is some sort of festival celebrating art, food, wine, crafts, history, cars, gourds etc. Although we don’t get the rainbow of falling Leaves that other states do, we do see a lot of acorns and random other seedlings.
Yearning for the promises of spring.
Hey, that’s less raking for us.
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.
Irene Schreier Get Well Wishes To All!
In Memoriam
Pat Denton
Mother passed away (Charlotte Mihm), former resident)
Gary & Darryl Mentro
Mother passed away
Jean Deiss
Sister passed away
Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents
None for this month!!!!
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding Al & Lois Albrecht
9/14
Marvin & Pat Rush
9/16
Bill & Marge Otto
9/18
Tom & Shirlynn Thompson
9/18
Ron & Mary White
9/19
James & Connie Barlett
9/23
Anniversary
from the Association President DEAR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS,
IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WE ARE READY FOR FALL ACTIVITIES! THANKS TO PAT CLAYTON AND LINDA ROBERTS…WII FIT IS BEING ENJOYED FRIDAY MORNINGS IN THE CLUB HOUSE @9am……………….AND POOL EXERCISES ARE BEING LED BY MIKE MILLER on Tues and Thur @4pm.
JULY 19 AND AUGUST 21 WE HELD COFFEE HOURS FROM 10 TO 11am ON THURSDAY MORNINGS! WE WILL TRY THOSE AGAIN AFTER THE “SUN SEEKERS” ARRIVE!
THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE HAS BEEN BUSY GATHERING ENTERTAINERS FOR THE 2014-2015 SEASON ON SEPT 9 …….MUSIC FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY! FREE TO MEMBERS
$5 FOR NON MEMBERS
ON SEPT 15 OUR BOARD MEMBERS WILL MEET TO DISCUSS OTHER ACTIVITIES. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE THE ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR? POSSIBLE SUGGESTIONS:
SPEAKERS
SAFE DRIVERS COURSE AARP____________ HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE____________ MEDICARE CHANGES DISCUSSED__________ OBAMA CARE EFFECTS ON YOU__________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ACTIVITIES 2015 FUN DAY_________________________ TALENT SHOW_________________________ BOCCI BALL TOURNAMENT_______________ SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT___________ EXERCISE PROGRAM YOGA ____________ SUNDAY NIGHT BONFIRES_______________ SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHES_________ POT LUCKS WITH A THEME_____________
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DOT CADY
Women’s Club
On august 6th, 18 ladies met at the Golden Corral for their regular summer monthly meeting. The food was excellent and all you can eat buffet- We had a great time. Mary Bolin and I gave thanks to everyone who bought and took school supplies to the Clubhouse. This year the supplies will go to Centennial School and every year we try to choose a new school. We try to help as many children as we can. Thanks again for your generosity. Next month on September 3rd our regular meetings will be starting again in the Clubhouse at 9:30 am. Kathy Gallick and Dixie Logoyda will be our hostesses for this month. We have lots of things to discuss so please come and join us. See you then. Marielle
PS Don’t forget the 2 cans of food we give to the needy. ____________________________________________________________________________
SOUTHFORK BINGO
Welcome back snowbirds and hope all of you come to our weekly bingo which is the highlight for a lot of you on a weekly basis. We have a committee who will get you started for the evening and we wish all of you the best of luck and hope that you win at our many games. . That “cookie jar” is waiting for you and there have many a good size winnings from it, so come on Wednesday at 515pm when the doors open and try your luck at winning some of the prizes. Bingo starts at 6:30pm.
SNOWBIRDS
Here they come, ready or not! The snowbirds should be arriving in a steady stream starting in September, October and November. License plates tell of their origins, but they’re all coming to the land of palm tree-lined driveways and warm weather. Bring them on, I say! Those of us who endure the hot, sticky summer months are finally starting to get out more. We’re eating on the lanai, taking walks without being dripping wet and, well, here come the traffic jams, the crowded doctor’s offices and stores, but wait---it also energizes our lifestyle and our economy. Yes, come on down, all you snowbirds! Clubs of all sorts exist in the winter but we still exist here with activities while you are away.. Friendships are big for snowbirds……..Put on a parade, a fun day or a fundraiser and you’ll find snowbirds right in the middle of it all. Snowbirds who flock to Florida for the months of September thru May, we love you and can’t wait for you to get back and get the community rolling again with fun and laughter. Hurry, hurry so we can get the parties started!!!! _____________________________________________________________________________
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Favor to Ask!!!
Fall is fast approaching and I have a big favor to ask all of you who submit any articles or are in charge of any type of card games or activities. We have a lot of newer residents in the park over the last 12 months and I want to make sure the dates and times are current on all events held each week and correctly placed in the newsletter. Please do not assume I know the changes or deletions of any game activity and if there have been any changes please let me know by the 15th of each month. On another issue the “classified page” with articles…….if you want them in monthly let me know and any information given to me will only be listed for 1 month unless you tell me otherwise. Thanks, Phyllis
Water Exercises at the Clubhouse Pool
Please join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 4:00 p.m., weather permitting, for fun water aerobics in the pool. A great way to lose weight and have fun at the same time. Exercise makes you feel good about yourself and gives you a sense of accomplishment, and it is easier on your body to work out in the water. Please join us and bring a friend. Linda and Mike Miller ____________________________________________________________________________________
Scheduling of the Clubhouse To schedule a function in the Clubhouse, you must reserve the hall with the Association President first. In most case’s the scheduled Association events (such as bingo etc.) takes priority over private party requests. Give at least 30 days to 2 months advance notice for any scheduling and don’t assume the date is available. The same thing goes for the Pavillion and the Pool area. Call the President, Dot Cady for a form that must be filled out for all reservations. This is a must, for just in cases, of damage etc. and the host/ party holding the event will be held responsible and it must be noted if alcohol beverages will be used. If any questions , please contact Dot Cady!
September is here! Weather should be getting cooler, less rain, and the Snowbirds will be returning shortly! I NEED YOUR HELP and I would greatly appreciate any resident in Southfork to notify me on the days and times of their activities in the park so I can post them on the calendar in the correct manner. Any information will be helpful so I can post it right and if I am not notified they will not be put on the calendar in the clubhouse. Thank you, Craig Whitbeck.
SOUTHFORK ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Our Fall Season HOA Show (Stephine & Moses Band) A Musical variety show, September 9th, @7pm
They sing solo and together, and they play several instruments solo and together. Moses’ guitar playing is second to nobody. When Stephine lights-up her fiddle, your hands will sting from applauding.
BYOB & Table Set-ups OPTIONAL. This is a free event to all HOME OWNERS Assoc members. Your membership card is your entrance ticket.
General admission door sales at $5.00 per person.
WELCOME BACK WOW!!!!! It is hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is nearing and summer is quickly coming to an end. It seems like just last week that the season was just beginning and the snowbirds were leaving. I hope it has been a good and healthy summer season for all of you. It has been a good summer here at Southfork and now, in just a few short weeks, most of the snowbirds will be back and many of the activities, meetings etc will be starting again.
FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN!!!!!! September 23rd is the first day of autumn but here in Florida it is like any other day of the year. Up North you are already thinking of cold weather, snow and ice and we here in Florida can only go by the news media on what is happening and not missing the cold but we sure do miss the fall colors. So to all of us here in Florida, relax and enjoy with no worries about shovels or freezing cold!!!! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Southfork “TOPS” Support group. New officers were elected and installed on August 2nd. The Area Captain, Sarah Henandez came and performed the installation. Charm awards were given out to all past officers for their services. New officers elected are: Sue Antoine – Leader, Sheila Hewitt - Co-leader;,…..…………. Barb Christie - Secretary, Phyllis Grossi -- Treasurer and Weight Recorder;,………………... Mary Pearson -- Asst weight recorder. Mary is missing from the picture and is a snowbird. TOPS is a support group and no diets are given out. People who struggle with losing weight come and listen to our weekly program and we have discussions and interaction with each member attending on how we might try and improve and monitor what we are eating without restrictions. So if anyone is interested, we meet on Saturday mornings. TOPS - (Take off pounds sensibly!)
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 ________________________________________________________________ Monday
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 Water Aerobics @4pm
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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…Water Aerobics @4pm
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Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…Poker @12noon WII FIT @9am
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“TOPS” Weight Loss @9am…”65” game @7pm
Sept 1st
(Mon)
Labor Day
Sept 3rd (Wed)
Womens Club
Sept 5th (Fri)
Mens Breakfast group
Sept 9th
Entertainment---Stephine & Moses Band 7pm
(Tues)
Sept 15th (Mon)
9:30am (2 cans of food for needy) 9am
1st Assoc Board meeting of Officers/Directors 9am
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Labor Day Picnic, Sept 1st Hosted by Brahman Drive Y’all come --------- Mid-afternoon, 3:30pm till????? Where: The Pavillion Food:
Whatever you want, picnic fare
BYOB:
& Tableware
Games: Several Music:
OF Course
Grills:
Available
Cooks:
Maybe, maybe not