Southfork News “For the Residents, by the Residents” Merry Christmas
December 2014
The Greatest Gift The greatest gift at Christmas time is one we all may give.. A friendly smile that helps to make, life easier to live. A kindly thought, a helping hand, to show someone we care, to let them know how much it means to us to have them there. The greatest gift at Christmas time, costs not a cent to buy. It’s being a good neighbor as days and months go by. It’s offering a shoulder when someone needs a lift and so I pray this Christmas Day… That this
Every year at Christmas time I will see no snow, instead my days are spent in the Florida sun’s warm glow.
I have the best of Christmas, the lights, the gifts, the bells, the weather that fits right in with the Merry Christmas that I know.
may be your gift.
I can walk and run in shorts & sandals play out in the sun and that is what Christmas in Florida is all about and much fun!.
Merry Christmas from your editor!
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. Tom Thompson
Bill Kendell
Bill Steding
Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Tom Grandy
Brother passed away
Pat & Phyllis Fisher
Son passed away Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents
Leon & Dorothy King
11041 Mustang
Ken & Kerri Hummel
11140 Ewing
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding
Anniversary
Burt & Sandy Case
12/2
Gary & Rosanne Mentro
12/18
Bob & Wilma Thompson
12/18
Howard & Linda Dickinson
12/21
Dan & Ginger Shanbeck
12/24
Bill & Pat Denton
12/27
Mike & Faye Gallagher
12/31
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Water Aerob
Water aerobics cancelled until Spring when the weather is Warmer!
from the Association President
DEAR FRIENDS IT IS WONDERFUL TO SEE OUR “SUN SEEKERS” ARRIVING EVERYDAY AND SO MANY NEW NEIGHBORS MOVING TO SOUTHFORK! OUR WELCOMING COMMITTEE, LONNIE LAYNE AND PEGGY ELKINS HAVE BEEN DELIVERING OUR INFORMATIONAL PACKETS. A HUGE THANK YOU TO DIANE UNGER WHO SHOPPED, COOKED THE WONDERFUL PORK ROAST AND MADE ALL THOSE CUP CAKES FOR THE 94 PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED OUR HARVEST DINNER. AS USUAL, OUR GREAT VOLUNTEERS CAME TO SET THE TABLES, SERVE THE FOOD AND MANY HANDS THAT LEFT THE CLUB HOUSE SPOTLESS! JOE AND JANET LEHMAN, AND THEIR HELPERS ARE HAPPY TO SEE SO MANY OF YOU ENJOYING HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS. TOM ROBINSON IS GETTING READY FOR THE FIRST PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON DECEMBER 6 AT 8 AM. THE ASSOCIATION HAS MANY ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER………….PLEASE PLAN TO COME! IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS, “SAFE TRAVELS”! LOVE YOU ALL! DOT CADY
Application for Southfork Mobile Homeowners Association $20.00 per year, year 2015 due in January
First/last Name ____________________________________________________________ Spouse/Other _____________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________ Phone Number _____________________________________________________________ Deposit in Association Suggestion box in the lobby of the clubhouse (Envelope stating Association Dues) or give to Carol Wild 11108 Maverick. ______________________________________________________________________________ Application for Southfork Women’s Club $5.00 per year, year 2015 due in January
First/last Name_______________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________ Phone Number_______________________________________________________________ Deposit in Women’s Suggestion box in the lobby (Envelope stating Women’s Club dues) Santa May Be Late! I’m writing this note to remind you, that inflation has taken away, the things that I hold most essential. My workshop, my reindeer, my sleigh and now I’m making my rounds on a Donkey. He’s old, he’s crippled, he’s slow………….So you’ll know if I don’t see you at Christmas, that I’m out on my Behind in the snow up North or the sand here in Florida!
Women’s Club
On Nov.5th, 48 members and quite a few men attended our monthly meeting and after the salute to the flag all the reports were read and approved. Mary, of the Charity Committee, read a few letters of thanks received from the many organizations that we helped this year. The main subject was the Bazaar which is our first fundraiser of the season. We are on target with the preparations and everyone knows what to do. This is a very important function and this Is the backbone of our organization. We will have a raffle of $100.00, tickets for a quilt and other items, beautiful baskets for raffle and a bake sale (please don't forget to bake for us and bring your bake goods at 7:00 Am.) At 10:00 am we will sell Sloppy Joes with chips and a drink for $3.00. Hope to see you there Mary gave some empty bags to the members to fill for our Christmas donations of food for the needy with a list attached of suggestions of food items. The bags should be brought back to Mary between December 1st and not later than December 15 so that Mary can deliver these bags to Daystar for x-mas. On February 15 at 5:00 pm we will have our 2nd fundraiser for Charity. We will have Soup and Crusty bread and a dessert followed by a MEN'S UNIQUE FASHION SHOW / $7.00/ticket. The tickets will be on sale in January. We are looking for more “male” models. If interested, call Peggy Elkins. 4 bags of Avon products were given by Tanya and raffled. Thank you Tanya. We had a very interesting speaker, Debra L Dandar an Attorney of Tampa Bay Elder Law Center. She spoke for half an hour and she was so interesting that you could not hear a pin drop. Many people asked questions which was very interesting. Then we had a light lunch to the pleasure of everyone. Next month on Dec 3rd we are going at the Golden Corral at 11Am for our X-Mas party. This lunch is being paid for by The Women's Club for the year 2014 for paid-up members only to thank all for their generous actions during the year. see you around. Marielle Q.
ANNUAL HAND AND FOOT TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th, 2015 AT 10:45AM. There will be cash prizes and the sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Deadline for signing up is January 19th, 2015 for a count. Entry fee is $5.00 per person in advance. Tables of 4 only, first come, first serve after all entry fees are received! Please check bulletin board at the Clubhouse for the sign up sheet. All entrants, please bring a finger food. Coffee will be supplied and you must bring your own drinks. This is our 7th tournament and each year all money collected is given back out in prizes and I never have once used any of that money for any supplies needed. . You only have to bring the snacks! Any questions, please contact Phyllis Grossi @567-6105
Southfork Ambulance Program Membership and General Meeting Dec 5, 2014 @ 10am, Clubhouse
The ambulance program is open and available to all residents of Southfork. The purpose is to aid our resident members in paying the “Medical and Emergency� ambulance fees charged by the Pasco County Rescue Squad (911) calls, resulting in transporting to any area hospital. The yearly dues are $15 per person. The program pays $150.00 to those who are transported to a hospital, after we are presented with a bill from Pasco County Rescue Squad. Last year it was voted that we would include all of Pasco County on a trial one year period. We only have one general meeting per year which includes the sign-up for the following year. Coverage time period is from January 1st thru December 31st. If needed, we may have fund raising activities thru the year. We invite all our new residents to attend the upcoming general meeting either to join or just to get general information concerning the program.
“SOUTHFORK Old FASHIONED CHRISTMAS “ Do you remember? When we celebrated Christmas “just simply”! Let’s do it again!!!!!! Getting together with old and new friends to sing Christmas Carols, Deck the Hall, Trim the tree and have a cup of Hot Cocoa or Coffee and enjoy the taste of a great Christmas dessert. There will be a program presented by the characters of Christmas and just have some old fashioned fun and go back in time .. . This is the time of year for good fellowship and peace and what a time of year to celebrate. With most of our snowbirds back, we in this community are a family and we would like for everyone to come out and be together on this great festive event! Please sign up so we can order the dessert! December 5th @ 5pm Sponsored by the Southfork Association
SOUTHFORK ‘S FAMOUS BREAKFAST’S ARE BACK!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th @ 8AM TO 9AM $3.00 PER PERSON MENU INCLUDES: Pancakes (plain or blueberry), SCRAMBLED EGGS SAUSAGE PATTIES, COFFEE, TEA AND ORANGE JUICE.
Christmas Dinner @ Clubhouse Dec 25th, 5 PM On Christmas, usually all the family members, collect at their parents or grandparents house for a Christmas dinner. So we here in Southfork will be a replacement on this special day and all will come together to enjoy this fantastic dinner. The management is providing the Turkey and the rest of the dinner is potluck style and please bring a dish to pass.
Sponsored by the Southfork Association.
PLEASE SIGN UP BY THE 20TH SO WE CAN PLAN
Card bingo (not like regular bingo) December 7th, 6pm New r
Kathy Tabor has started this great game again and last month it was played and all enjoyed it. This game is so easy and no thinking cap needed! You will need 1 deck of cards (bring a deck of cards) for 4 people – 13 cards to each person and $2.00 in dimes. If you don’t have 4 people at a table, it can be made up of 3 people. It’s a fun game and only lasts about an hour. Don’t shy away because you don’t understand the game – it will be explained as we go along & don’t be afraid to ask questions. Hope to see everyone there. ___________________________________________________________________
New Year’s Eve Party Invitation The New Year’s rolling in; We’re planning quite a bash. We need to have you here. So it will be a smash! We really want to see you; We hope that you can make it. So help us make our party fun, Or we might have to fake it! Just bring your awesome self (or "selves") And what you want to drink. And we’ll provide the other stuff, Including the kitchen sink! When you let us know you’ll come, We’ll smile and shout "Whoopee!" So sit right down and phone us With your kind R.S.V.P!
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SOUTHFORK DECEMBER 31, 2014
Come join us on New Year’s Eve at the Clubhouse for an evening of good music – good food – good friends – good fun! WHEN: Dec 31st from 8:00pm until ?? (as long as all can stay awake). MUSIC: Featuring “The (new) Rewind Band”. . . . FOOD: A finger-food buffet will be served around 9:00 – 9:30pm. There will be a little of something for everyone. COST: $15.00 per person which includes music – food – and all the fun. TICKETS: Jim McAdams, Tom Geyer, Harvey Barber
NOTE: This is a BYOB event.
Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade Saturday, Dec 20st, 5 pm (ANOTHER SOUTHFORK TRADITION)
Come one, come all, and join with all of your friends and neighbors to our annual Christmas Golf Cart parade. Last year we had over 40 participants and we want this to be a bigger, bang up year‌‌.Can we do better this year?
We would like to see decorated carts but that is not a must because we want everyone to come out and enjoy the evening with all of us. If you do not have a cart, maybe you could ride with one of your neighbors. We would like to see all of you and kick this Christmas week off with a lot of fun. Refreshments at the Club House following the parade!
Thank you and sponsored by the Homeowners Association.
December Entertainment Series Johnny Lobo 12/14 @7pm
$7.00 per person
If you have not attended one of his shows at “The River Ratz Café” or “Monkey
Island”, you will not want to miss this versatile entertainer. He plays multiple keyboards and sings his own compositions, as well as popular songs. You will find yourself humming or singing alone with him and everyone else. Should you feel the urge to dance a step or two, go for it.
We believe an enjoyable evening awaits you. Bring your own snacks, etc. ______________________________________________________________________________
Christmas Holidays
Christmas and Holiday decorations sparkle the entire community. Thanks in advance to all who decorate their homes for the holiday season. It really adds to the spirit and gives a neighborhood feeling of good will and cheer. If you have a chance, take a ride through this wonderful community of homes and check out the beautiful scenes.
Awesome Christmas Story 'Twas the night before Christmas & out on the ranch The pond was froze over & so was the branch. The snow was piled up belly-deep to a mule. The kids were all home on vacation from school, And happier young folks you never did seeJust all sprawled around a-watchin' TV. Then suddenly, some time around 8 o'clock, There came a surprise that gave them a shock! The power went off, the TV went dead! When Grandpa came in from out in the shed With an armload of wood, the house was all dark. "Just what I expected," they heard him remark. "Them power line wires must be down from the snow. Seems sorter like times on the ranch long ago." "I'll hunt up some candles," said Mom. "With their light, And the fireplace, I reckon we'll make out all right." The teen-agers all seemed enveloped in gloom. Then Grandpa came back from a trip to his room, Uncased his old fiddle & started to play That old Christmas song about bells on a sleigh. Mom started to sing, & 1st thing they knew Both Pop & the kids were all singing it, too. They sang Christmas carols, they sang "Holy Night," Their eyes all a-shine in the ruddy firelight. They played some charades Mom recalled from her youth, And Pop read a passage from God's Book of Truth. They stayed up till midnight-and, would you believe, The youngsters agreed 'twas a fine Christmas Eve. Grandpa rose early, some time before dawn; And when the kids wakened, the power was on.. "The power company sure got the line repaired quick," Said Grandpa - & no one suspected his trick. Last night, for the sake of some old-fashioned fun, He had pulled the main switch - the old Son-of-a-Gun! -anonymous
KRAFTY QUILTERS Looking for people to join a great group of ladies. We work on projects, share ideas, do outings and have lots of fun. Our meetings are on every Wednesday (except 1st Wednesday of the month), from 9 - 11 AM at the clubhouse. COME JOIN US AND SHARE YOUR TALENTS!
PILLOWCASE DRESSES WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2015 AT OUR CLUBHOUSE 9 AM TO ??? We need lots of volunteers! even if you don't sew we need people to iron, cut material, as well as organizers to run the different stations.
WE COULD USE IRON'S - THREADS - SCISSORS EXTRA SEWING MACHINES, AND A LITTLE OF YOUR TIME! THIS IS A GOOD CHARITY PROJECT we made over 100 dresses last time we run this event!
SPONSORED BY KRAFTY QUILTERS
Game and Meeting Requests
If
This is just a friendly reminder to all for the starting times of all events. If an event starts at (ex) 5pm……. Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
It makes it kind of hard when a count must be taken and then find out there are 1 or 2 more to add because they walked in late. If you do not get to play a game because of being late, please do not get upset. So please, look at the activity sheet to find out the correct time the game or event starts and if you know you are going to be late, please let someone know. This also goes for signing up on the bulletin board for any activity that we must know in advance of how many people to plan for. Again if you sign up and don’t plan on coming, please let the organizer of the event know and that also goes for those who do not sign up, but show up……there may not be enough food. Thanks to all, Phyllis
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Hanukkah Begins at Sun down Dec 16thh
At last! At last! Hanukkah is here! The whole house is bursting with holiday cheer. Pancakes are sizzling as hard as they can, Browning delectably crisp in the pan. The Dreidels can scarcely wait to be spun; Presents are hidden for Hanukkah fun. And there, on the table, polished and bright, the shining menorah gleams through the night. Like the oil lamp in ancient history, that burned on and on miraculously! And each flaming candle proclaims the great story of the Maccabean heroes, their deeds and their glory.
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
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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…
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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…
Dec 3rd
(Wed)
Women’s Club
Dec 5th
(Fri)
Men’s Breakfast group
Dec 5th
(Fri)
Old fashion Christmas decorating party 5pm
Dec 6th
(Sat)
Pancake Breakfast 8am to 9am
Dec 7th
(Sun)
Card Bingo 6pm (bring $2.00 in dimes)
Dec 9th
(Tues)
11am @ Golden Corral 9am
Johnny Lobo, One man band (dancing) 7pm
Dec 14th (Sun)
Bonfire at the pavilion 5pm (pots of chili served)
Dec 15th
Assoc Board meeting of Officers/Directors 9am
(Mon)
DEC 20TH (Sat)
Golf Cart parade 5pm
Dec 25th
Christmas potluck 5pm (please use sign-up sheet)
(Thur)
Dec 28th (Sun) Dec 31st
(Wed)
Bon fire at the pavilion 5pm New Years Eve Party ( “NEW” Rewind Band) 8pm