Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy Thanksgiving
November 2014
More Than a Day As Thanksgiving Day rolls around, It brings up some facts, quite profound. We may think that we’re poor, Feel like bums, insecure, But in truth, our riches astound. We have friends and family we love; We have guidance from heaven above. We have so much more Than they sell in a store, We’re wealthy, when push comes to shove. So add up your blessings, I say; Make Thanksgiving last more than a day. Enjoy what you’ve got; Realize it’s a lot, And you’ll make all your cares go away.
Remember that it is your civic duty to go out and vote. As American citizens and with all of the freedom of speech, you have a voice to elect the candidate of your choice. Voting is November 4th and for the people here in Southfork the voting poll is located at Country Aire Estates, 38130 McDonald St which is located behind the Raceway gas station on RT 301.
Freedom is not Free
There is a price we pay for freedom For it is not truly free But rather paid for by the contributions of veterans To buy our Liberty As their blood drains from their body and runs like a river through the grass I don’t think we all realize the importance veterans play As they voluntarily serve America each and every day We should honor the veterans for they act like a shield Protecting us from danger, keeping America healed. So if you would take a second to commemorate You will instantly see We owe veterans our gratitude For they are the reason we are free.
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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. John Clemons
Irene Schreier
Tanya Hahn
Get Well Wishes To All!
In Memoriam Adrian Livingston
Former resident of Brahman
Frank Gonzalez
Father passed away
Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents Betty & Toni Butler
11134 Mustang
Welcome to our Community of Southfork!
Wedding Ren & Judy Batteen
11/1
Ed & Katie Bellnier
11/3
Bobby & Tanya Hahn
11/13
Monte & Mary Bolin
Anniversary
11/19 (65 yrs)
______________________________________________________________________________ I am looking for wedding anniversaries celebrated for each month of the year. We have so many in this community who have shown wedded bliss for so many years and we would like to acknowledge all. Please submit to me (Phyllis) by the 15th of each month so it can be shared by all.
from the Association President DEAR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR NEW RESIDENTS AND WELCOME BACK TO ALL OF OUR “SUN SEEKERS”! WE have been working on a lot and much to do IN November!
STARTING NOV 1…….BOCCI BALL 10 AM EVERY SATURDAY MORNING NOV 2…..BON FIRE AT THE PAVILLION 5 PM BYOB, BRING A SNACK NOV 11……GOOD STUFF BAND NOV 13…. HARVEST POT LUCK….. 5 PM MUST SIGN UP NOV 15…..CARPORT SALE NOV 16 …. HOT DOGS PROVIDED AT THE BON FIRE, BYOB NOV 27….THANKSGIVING POT LUCK DINNER 5 PM MUST SIGN UP
YOUR IDEAS AND HELP ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! AN EXAMPLE OF A DAY AT SOUTHFORK! WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERY ONE ON THURSDAY’S: 9 AM MORNING HAND AND FOOT IS STARTING AGAIN , Dominoes AND CARDS IN THE AFTERNOON; CHOICES GOES OUT TO LUNCH EVERY THURSDAY, AND A GREAT BOARD GAME “ALLEY” IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AT 6PM. PLEASE NOTE …… WE NEED A CO ORDINATOR FOR THE DELIVERY OF OUR NEWSLETTERS TO EACH STREET BLOCK CAPTAIN…..CONTACT TOM GEYER
DOT CADY
CHOICES CORDIALLY INVITES ALL SOUTHFORK RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ALONE OR WHO HAVE SPOUSE’s WHO WOULD RATHER STAY HOME, TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH AT THE CLUB HOUSE AT NOON, NOV 6. PLEASE SIGN UP……………TO HELP US PLAN! A CONTRIBUTION OF $3. WOULD BE APPRECIATED!
HARVEST POT LUCK DINNER
NOV 13 AT 5 PM TO WELCOME OUR NEW RESIDENTS AND WELCOME BACK OUR “SUN SEEKERS”, SOUTHFORK MANAGEMENT WILL PROVIDE: ROAST PORK, GRAVY, APPLE SAUCE, ROLLS AND DESSERT PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE and YOUR OWN TABLE WARE MUST SIGN UP OR CALL DOT CADY BY NOV 10
I’m Thankful for You Thanksgiving is the appointed time for focusing on the good in our lives. In each of our days, we can find small blessings, but too often we overlook them, choosing instead to spend our time paying attention to problems. We give our energy to those who cause us trouble instead of those who bring peace. Starting now, let’s be on the lookout for the bits of pleasure in each hour, and appreciate the people who bring love and light to everyone who is blessed to know them. You are one of those people. On Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for you. Happy Thanksgiving! By Joanna Fuchs
Association Meeting Monday, November 24th, 2014
Starts at 9 am
First meeting of the Fall season
Come early and enjoy a donut with a cup of coffee (free donuts on Association Meeting dates)
Nomination slate for 3 directors will be presented and opened for year 2015 - 2017
All members and any new residents interested are invited (Dues (20.00) must be paid in January)
Good way to meet your neighbors
Get to hear the Board and their accomplishments over the summer months
Looking for social Idea’s … tell us want you want and expect.
Looking for Activities Volunteers
We need your input, questions and suggestions (bring some with you)
For all members, there may be a vote on association issues needed and we need your input
Newer things happening and we want to make this an active year again!
COME ONE…COME ALL…VOLUNTEER…SOUTHFORK ASSOC NEEDS YOU In order to continue our activities successfully, we need volunteers who are willing to donate their time and talent as chair people and committee members for our various functions. There is a place for everyone who would like to participate. Please join us, as a helper or a worker, whether you have a little time or a lot, there is an activity which needs you and that could be selling of the 50/50 tickets, set up or whatever. We need participation from all of you in order to have an interesting, active association community which all of us can enjoy. If you can help in any way, please contact Dot Cady or any of the board members which are listed on page 2 of the newsletter.
Women’s Club
On October 1st, 27 members met in the Clubhouse for their monthly meeting. Thanks to Carol Albers and Katie Bellnier for the festive look of the Clubhouse, which was beautifully decorated for Halloween. The Minutes and all the reports were read and approved. The members were thanked for their generosity in bringing 2 cans of food or more at every meeting to be given to Daystar to replenish their pantry. This month we are collecting personal and shower items for Daystar. The grocery bags are needed again for the Christmas dinners to be given to the needy and if you have any, please see Mary Bolin. Tables are still available for the Bazaar. We had an excellent speaker from Dade City animal Clinic. Among other subjects she stressed that rabies shots are required by law in Pasco County and are very important. The Clinic is looking for foster families for animals left there instead of having to send these animals to the humane society which keeps animals for 72 hours before putting them down. We presented them with a check of $100.00. Thanks again to Tanya for the raffled bags given out. In November at our meeting we will have an Attorney to speak on legal matters such as Wills, Living wills, Power of Attorney and so much more. Your questions are welcomed and we will also have a light luncheon with subs and dessert. We are also inviting the spouses to attend this meeting and we would like a full house. Please see the sign up sheet so we will know how many are attending. See you there Marielle
DATE:
11/22/2014
TIME:
8AM TO 12:30 P.M.
Women's Club The Women's Club at Southfork would like to invite MEMBERS ONLY AND THEIR SPOUSES to
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the NOVEMBER 5th 2014 Women's Club meeting at the Club House 9:30 AM. We have a very special guest speaker, who is a leading expert in Elder Law in Florida. She is the owner of "TAMPA BAY ELDER LAW CENTER" in Tampa, Fl. THERE WILL BE A LUNCHEON SERVED AFTER THE MEETING.
A PRIVATE PHONE 813-282-3390 FAX 813-878-9073
LAW
FIRM 3705 W. SWANN AVENUE TAMPA, BAY. 33609
Elder Law Estate Planning Wills and Trusts Medicaid Planning Probate Administration Guardianships Trust Administration Veterans Benefits Attorney Debra L. Dandar Master in Elder Law VA Accepted Attorney
Tampa Bay Elder Law Center.com Debra.Dendar@TampaBayElderLawCenter.com
Women’s Club Charity Bazaar Bake Sale November 22nd, 2014 8am to 12pm
Please consider contributing to the success of our annual Bazaar by donating one or more of the following goods or other goodies of your choice: Pies, Cakes, Brownies, Cookies, Muffins, Breads, Fudge, Sugar free,, Gluten Free or any diet items are always needed. Items accepted at the Club House Friday, Nov 21st after 6pm or Saturday, November 22nd at 8am. Thank you for your continued help with our charity work! ___________________________________________________________________
Attention Male Golfers of SouthFork Once again, we have tee times every Wednesday at 10:00 am at the Zephyrhills Municipal Golf Course starting the last week of October. Last year we had a problem meeting the minimum number of golfers set by the golf course, so this year we will offer invitations to our neighbors at Blue Jay and Harmony heights to join us. We have had some golfers from each park golfing with us previously. Hopefully, toward the middle of the season we can develop some sort of a league format depending on your wishes. Fun and fellowship will remain our key ingredient! We welcome any golfing ability to our group, so if you know which end of the club to hold, please consider joining us.
Thanks, Bob Jones
Date: November 15th, 2014 Time:
8 a.m. to Noon
Good Stuff started as a father/daughter duo based in "sunny" Lakeland, Florida. Tony's wife Jennifer as backup vocalist. Their “full sound� is unique, rich with family harmonies. With a repertoire of hundreds of songs spanning over several generations, Good Stuff's variety of music is sure to please the most diverse of audiences.
GOOD STUFF BAND MUSIC & DANCING TUES. NOV. 11, 2014 7 PM COST $7
Thanks to everyone for the Cards, Calls, Emails, Visits and Prayers during my stay at the hospital and nursing home.. Your kindness has been greatly appreciated and all Phyllis and I can say is, there is no place like Soutfhork for all the caring residents both local and snowbirds.. Pat Grossi ______________________________________________________________________________
BOCCE Just a reminder, we are looking for some teams to be organized for this Fall/Winter activity starting on Saturday mornings , November 1st at 10am.. What a way to get some exercise when you play this game which is really Lawn Bowling. Come on everyone………let’s get this started! Call Tom Geyer if interested. ______________________________________________________________________________
Southfork Ambulance Carport Sale November 15th Donations of sellable items can be dropped off at the McAdams house. Proceeds to benefit the program. Thank you, Jim & Carolyn McAdams
Important Info needed All Current Residents should continue to notify me of any changes to name, address or phone# and also include wedding anniversary dates. All New Residents should contact me with correct address information so I can update our records and that the phone directory has correct information. Deadline yearly to submit is November 25th and the new directories are available usually by the end of January every year! E-Mail Address, If you would like to be in on the mass mailing I send out every now and then regarding a death of a resident or something major happening in the area and it cannot wait until the next newsletter, then please send me your email address @ pkaygrossi@aim.com FaceBook group, look us up and do a search looking for “you know your from southfork when” and at the top of the page hit either “like” or “join” and I will add you into this group. This is a daily group interaction on anything from weather, events and whatever else you want to talk about. This site is only for Southfork residents. Thanks, Phyllis G. ___________________________________________________________________ Southfork Ambulance Program Annual Membership Meeting, Dec 5th, 10am in Clubhouse All park residents are welcome to attend, a brief history will be included. Members will vote on BY-LAW changes and any fund raising events presented. New members may join before or after the meeting.
Let me Do That
Avon: Catalogs are available. Call Tanya or Bobby 567-7125
tbhahnfl@yahoo.com Housecleaning ($10 per hr), For Sale Laundry/Ironing, Painting, Landscaping ($15 per hour), Round poker table top with Window Washing, Snowbird chip pockets. Folds in half Peace of Mind,any other and has a cover. Best offer odd jobs. Sherry Morvatz C 999-2949, H 437-4782 Let Me Fix That Car Detailing, Minor Plumbing Repair, Minor Electrical Repair, Minor Structural Repair, Minor Roof Repair, Window Screen repair, Ceramic Tile Installation, Laminate Floor Installation, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Solar Tube Installation, Skylight Installation.
Call Phyllis @352-567-6105 __________________________ Handyman Repairs by George Free Estimates. Warranty on all work. Home: 352-437-5300 Cell: 410-852-6663 Your neighbor here in Southfork. _________________________
Jim Morvatz C 843-222-2713 Pressure Washing H. 437-4782 See Andy @Clubhouse Will rake your lawn @ $5.00 $65.00 per house, $25.00 for per bag. Green side only Bobby Hahn 567-7125
Help Available Let me help you keep the sun shining in your world. Compassionate Professional and Discreet Care. Retired nurse will assist you with bathing, shower, apply lotion to skin. File nails, shampoo/set/comb-out hair, simple cleaning, grocery shopping, errands, comfort care. Will sit with loved one while you go out. Will check on loved one if you live out of town and I will report conditions to you. Discuss your other concerns/need s. Additional info posted on board in library and I live in Southfork. Call Jean at 352-437-5139. Suggested donation: $10.00/hour.
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 @6pm
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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 @10:00am… 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…Bocce @10am…”65” game @7pm…Poker @5pm…
Nov 1st
(Sat)
Play Bocci at the pavilion @ 10am.
Nov 2nd
(Sun)
Bon Fire @pavilion 5pm
Nov 5th
(Wed)
Womens Club
Nov 7th
(Fri)
Mens Breakfast group
Nov 11th
(Tues)
Veterans Day
Nov 11th
(Ties)
Good Stuff (music & dancing) 7pm
Nov 13th (Thur) Nov 15th (Sat)
(BYOB & Snack)
9:30am (2 cans for the needy) 9am
Harvest Potluck 5pm (must sign up) Carport Sale 8am to noon
Nov 16th (Sun)
Hotdogs provided at the Bon Fire, BYOB 5pm
Nov 17th (Mon)
Assoc Board meeting of Officers/Directors 9am
Nov 22nd (Sat)
Woman’s Club Bazaar 8am to noon
Nove 24th (Mon)
1st meeting of fall (Association)
Nov 27th (Thur)
Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner 5pm (must sign up)
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November 2nd marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. Before going to bed on Saturday night, remember to set your clocks back one hour. It is a good time to replace the batteries in your fire detectors and the batteries in your flashlights as well!