Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy Valentines Day
February 2015
Random Acts of Kindness Week Did you know there is a foundation dedicated to random acts of kindness from Feb 15-21? A Valentine Forever
A Valentine is nothing like a chocolate or a rose. For in a week these shall be gone, but Valentines remain. If love were always sweet to tongue or fragrant to the nose, Each day would be like Valentine’s and we would go insane. A Valentine just hangs around, waiting to be kissed, Long after special days have passed And everyday’s are here. So one is wise to choose one well, And chocolate’s to resist. For in the midst of mania, It’s nice to have one near. A VERY SPECIAL, HAPPY VALENTINES’S TO ALL!
There are simple things like sharing a smile with everyone you meet, drop off treats to fire and police departments, make a new friend, teach a grandchild how to cook a special dish, or hold the door open for the person behind you. These seem like easy acts to perform, yet how often do we get so involved in our own thoughts and world that we miss the chance to do some small act of kindness for others. Reported in AARP there is an Ohio man traveling around the country in a bus laden with kindness ideas to all college campuses. He says, “Reaching 1 million kindnesses over a lifetime requires 50 acts of kindness a day for 55 years….” Just think what one act a week could do or better yet one act of kindness a day. You never know when you might be the recipient.. Think of that when someone holds a door open for you!!
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: Priscilla Medeiros
-2016
Jim McAdams
2014-2016
Harvey Barber
2015-2017
Roger Layne
2015-2017
Mary Freund
2015-2017
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. Willie Stoever Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Shirley Rouer
Resident passed away
Neva Morris
Resident passed away
Bill Otto
Resident passed away
Joyce McCoy
Resident passed away
Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents No new residents for the month.
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding
Anniversary
Hollis & Linda Adams
2/1
Ed & Jean Bittman
2/4
Jim & Barb Christie
2/10
Bill & Rae Walker
2/14
Doc & Maggie Dull
2/24
______________________________________________________________________________ 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 2015 has had a great start! A wonderful New Year's party. Cahal Dunne, an Irish pianist, singer, comedian had us singing, laughing, and enjoying his many talents. Our Member Appreciation Dinner was served by the Officers, Directors and their spouses . March 14 - We are having Fun Day again. Bahr A/C is providing a cook and BB/Q chicken and pork for our dinner! We need lots of help! Planning meeting 9 am on Feb. 8th. In April we will have Easter Pot luck dinner! We are always looking for your input and help! Dot
____________________________________________________ FUN DAY
REMEMBER THE FUN WE HAD LAST YEAR?
WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN! MARCH 14 PLANNING COMMITTEE
FEB 9 9 AM
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Contact Dot Day with questions.
SATURDAY, February 7th @ 8AM TO 9AM $3.00 PER PERSON MENU INCLUDES: Home Fries, Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Toast or Biscuit, Coffee, Tea and O.J. Take home is available. Can’t get to the clubhouse? We will deliver! Contact, Tom Robinson…..Cell 1-540-529-8247
Women’s Club Charity Fundraiser Soup Supper & Unique Fashion Show
Date is Sunday, February 15th, 2015 Time: 5pm
Join us for an evening of fun and laughter with A GOOD SOUP SUPPER which includes crusty bread and dessert and we are also giving out door prizes. We of the Women’s club take great pride in the delicious homemade soups made by our members. This year we are adding an entertainment following the dinner, a first of its kind here in Southfork, with models that TV Land would love to have on their stage and we got them first! Presenting you with a “Unique Men’s Fashion Show” and something you do not want to miss along with a skit, with their performance.
Tickets ($7.00 each) will be sold starting in JANUARY. First come, first served!!!!!
Tickets must be purchased prior to this event. No tickets will be sold at the door!
Women’s Club
On January 7th, 53 ladies met in the Clubhouse for their monthly meeting and it was wonderful to see such a nice group. The tables were nicely decorated by Joanne Bowman, Dee Dee Southerland and Shirley Tiratto. Thanks for a job well done. All the reports were read and approved. We celebrated the January birthdays with a nice piece of cake with coffee and iced tea. Again, we must thank Tanya Hahn & Pat Dicks for the raffle bags. . On Jan.21st Carol Albers with the help of the members will be doing small dress’s (made out of pillowcases) to be sent to Africa like they did last year, it is a very nice project. This month we are collecting blankets and men's socks for the homeless. There is a box in the Clubhouse for all who would like to donate. We tried to have an election to get new people on the Board and this failed. The Board will remain as is. We must be doing something good nobody wants to replace us. On Feb.15 we will have our second fundraiser (Soup supper) followed by a unique men’s fashion show and skit. You cannot miss this event it will be hilarious. The fashion show will be headed by Russ Wild and Mike Miller .Be ready for a good laugh . You know, laughing is the best medicine. Don't forget to buy your ticket. $7.00/each and all proceeds will be going to our Charity committee to be able to continue their great job. This month we had a speaker from Cornerstone Center for Women which was very informative telling us among other things how they help the young women to keep their baby instead of aborting. This center is a non- profit and does a lot for families in need. We gave her a check of $100.00. In February our hostesses are Pat Dicks and Brenda Knight. In March we will have a singing quartet of 15 women of Zephyrhills followed by a small luncheon. See you on February 4th we will help. Marielle, President
be discussing our Feb 15 show. We need your
Southfork Women’s Club Membership Drive This is an invitation to all women of Southfork to come and join us as a group, not only for social but for all the charity that the club does on a monthly basis. We are a unique group and the dues to join is only $5.00 a year. No where can you join anything today for this low rate? This dues fee includes a monthly refreshment of cake and coffee (celebrating the monthly birthdays), and a Christmas luncheon at no extra cost to the members. There are some meetings during the year that we do provide a lunch with other foods such as subs, salads and so much more again at no cost to the members. If we have no speaker scheduled, Marielle Quain, our president provides us with games. We also have two (2) fundraisers a year to help with all expenses. The main focus of this group is to provide help to the many charities in our area and our charity group is headed by Mary Bolin whom we cannot thank enough for all the hard work she puts into this committee. This committee provides us with monthly speakers whom are so informative and helpful and of course Mary is always looking for new speakers. We adopt a family at Christmas, give out over 30 Christmas dinners to some of the needy families, donations are given monthly to the many agencies such as: Battered Women, Cornerstone Center for Women, School supplies for area needy children and so much more that would take another page to list and we never stop giving. We also collect, Toys for Tots and this month collecting blankets for the homeless in Dade City area. Need I go on……….? Come and join us and find out what we do and we meet every first Wednesday of the month at 9:30am. Summer months the members go out for breakfast at some of the nearby restaurants. Officers of our group are: Marielle Quain,
President
Barbara Wharton,
Vice President
Peggy Elkins,
Secretary
Phyllis Grossi
Treasurer
Southfork Entertainment Presents Stephanie Fisher and the Moses Greyhound Band Tuesday, February 3rd 7pm They took our house by storm last September. I told everyone then, and it holds true now, When she picks up her fiddle, We’llll you have to be there.
Southfork Entertainment Series Proudly Re-Presents
The Eddie Michael & Dina Martin Show
Sunday, February 22nd 7pm It has been over a year since they provided us with a stunning musical performance. This show promises to surpass their last effort. Auditorium style seating No food or beverages!
Southfork Ambulance Program Defensive Driving Course Thursday & Friday, Feb 26th & 27th, 2015 9am Clubhouse It has been three years since we hosted Mr. Richard Gest and his AARP driving course. It is a new two-session course costing $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for nonmembers. Most, if not all, Auto Insurance Policies offer a pricing discount for this program. Each session takes about three hours, 9:00-12:00 noon. All materials will be provided. See sign-up sheet at the clubhouse. Submitted by, Jim McAdams ______________________________________________________________________________
“Snuggle for Warmth” We at the Women’s club have found out there are many homeless people in the Dade City area. Now that the winter months are upon us,, we have decided to place a box at the clubhouse for a deposit of blankets and adult socks. We would like for all to help out this cause and bring any blankets new or used that you no longer need or want, to help out these poor people. If you have any questions please contact Mary Bolin. through the month of February. Thanks for all your help.
The box will be at the clubhouse
Phone Directory Just a reminder, ……………….no home deliveries will be made of the phone directories. I will bring them to the office after they are delivered to me and if anyone wants a new one, just ask John or Sandi. Don’t quote me on this but I think they will be delivered around the end of January………..So when you go to pay your rent, stop and ask if they have been brought in yet. Also, if any errors or corrections need to be made, I can make them but they will not show until the next January 2016 when the next book comes out. Remember, each year the deadline for additions/corrections must be made by December 1st. Thanks, Phyllis Grossi ______________________________________________________________________________
Monday Morning Coffee Hour Each week on Monday mornings from 8am to 9am there is always coffee brewing which is free and we do have donuts for those who are a little hungry and they are $.50 each. What a good way to meet some of your neighbors and start your week.
The men are usually talking about the latest sport event on TV and the women are always talking about the latest happenings in the community. No agenda or speakers, just a chance for our community to come together. Bring your smile and wit and we’ll furnish your coffee. We would love to get to know all of our new neighbors and the others who have been in hibernation lately. Come join us!!!!
TOPS FL0849 Southfork Over the past two years we as a group have been meeting on Saturday mornings for a discussion on weight support and ideas for controlling our eating habits. I am sure most of you think this is a diet club “which it is not” and it is only a support group to help in weight loss. Every member is either losing or maintaining their weight. We have a leader, Phyllis Fisher who has been with TOPS over 40 years and has maintained a weight loss of over 158 pounds……….yes, you read this correctly. We also have a co-leader who has been in TOPS for 40 years and the two of them are here to help and get us started on a brand New Year and we are extending an invitation to all who may be interested, ( and that means everyone) in getting healthy and stronger because of better eating habits. By the way…………this group is open to any outsiders and communities here in the area. So if you know of anyone outside the park who would be interested, let them know to come to this weekly class. It costs $32.00 a year and $4.00 a month for chapter fees. We meet each Saturday at 9am to 9:30 which is weigh in time and 9:30am the meeting starts. Come join us………. Submitted by, Phyllis Grossi
NEW YEARS EVE PICTURES There are more pictures which are on a video on facebook which I could not capture. Pete Logoyda kindly sent these to me and I thought I would share.
Front Row Seats On Saturday evening, Dec 20th, Shirley Tiratto, Dee Dee Southerland, JoAnn Bowman and Billie Moore had front row seats viewing the golf carts coming down Mesquite drive.
Great evening with the decorated golf carts and fun was had by all. refreshments were served at the clubhouse
After the parade,
Front Row Seats on Dec 20th
Shirley Tiratto, Dee Dee Southerland, Jo Ann Bowman and Billie Moore had front row seats watching the Christmas Golf cart parade as it was coming down Mesquite Drive. There were quite a few golf carts and a lot of them decorated and the carts were led by Santa Claus as they were going through Southfork and Blue Jay . After the parade, everyone was invited to the clubhouse for refreshments. A great time was had by all and all spectators in the park were entertained for the evening as the carts drove by twice on each street. Remember, to join the parade next year and join in the festivities!
Performance by Cahal Dunne (Reviews)
Southfork Entertainment. Well let's see, who the heck is Cahal Dunne, do miss NCIS, Jethro Gibbs, or do I support Southfork. Ok. Let's go and socialize and find out just who Cahal Dunne is. Such a right decision.
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The most talented, personable individual ever. Liked him the moment his Irish smile walked onto our stage. Each genre had the proper Tuxedo , Irish, BeBop, Rock and Roll, Country etc. He sang for 2.5 hours, and his patriotic finale certainly brought tears to my eyes. So proud to be an American! How blessed we are at Southfork. Thanks to our entertainment committee, thanks for all you do. him back!
Let's bring
Submitted by, Kathy Gallick _______________________________________________________________________________
To all who missed a fantastic entertainment night at the clubhouse......you don't know what you missed. Cahal Dunne was very talented and sang for 2 1/2 hours and of course we did not want him to leave the stage and he was awesome!!!! He gave out a lot of Irish humor and wit in between his music. He had a “baby grand� piano on stage with him and his fingers were non-stop.. If he comes back to Southfork again, you cannot miss this man. Great, great show!!!!
Submitted by, Phyllis G.
Walkers
Just another suggestion, be very careful when walking past any home whether walking for exercise or out for an evening stroll with your pet. When a resident is backing out of their driveway, they have blind spots in the car and don’t always see the walker as they pull out of their driveways, even when looking both ways before pulling out. Please be cautious of this as you walk pass their driveway!!!!! This is also note worthy when walking or driving past some of the many corners here in Southfork especially the ones leading on to Brahman and or Bronco as an example. It is hard to see if another person or car is coming in any of the directions and it is amazing no one has been hurt or hit by a vehicle at any of these corners. The other dangerous place is pulling out of the parking spaces in front of the clubhouse to either side of Prairie or Tumbleweed traffic. There have been some near misses with cars, pedestrians and golf carts almost getting hit. The walkers are assuming they are seen! Another thing brought to my attention is the walkers with dark clothing and not carrying some sort of light. Many of the residents have trouble seeing at night and would not know if anyone was walking until they come upon them. Please be cautious! The scooters/golf carts are another dangerous vehicle with sometimes no proper lighting on them. Also, they should stay on the right side of the road and be careful around the clubhouse with cars pulling out of the clubhouse. All should have a backup mirror to see if there is any traffic behind before crossing over the road. PRACTICE SAFETY!!!!!!
I was asked to place an article on this for safety reasons!!!!
ANNUAL SHUFFLEBAORD TOURNAMENT Sponsored by Southfork Mobile Home Community Management MARCH 12TH, 2015,
TIME: 10 AM
It’s that time of year again here in Southfork and the Annual Mixed Shuffleboard Tournament will be in full swing. The 2015 Tournament will be held on Thursday, March 12th. Shufflers to be on site at 9:30am and Tournament starts at 10am. The teams will consist of 16 ladies and 16 men. Please sign up on the sheet in the clubhouse if you are interested in playing. Ribbons will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. Maybe more of you, after seeing the great fun the entrants are having, will come and join the teams on a daily basis. Check the newsletter in the activities section for days and times for both the men’s and women’s days of playing.. We hope to see all of you for this great annual event as players and spectators.
Any questions, please contact Bob Lynch, 716-430-9772.
Curly’s Campfire Chats “Desert Tracks” I set out to cross a desert a task I’ve done before; as the noon day sun beat down my frock became no more. As sweat beaded upon my brow my vest also took a bow; then the heat became so mean soon empty was my canteen. Confusion showed it’s ugly head Onward my legs did tread; As my body took a fall I cried, “Lord help me crawl.” From the peak of a sandy mound I took a stand, glory found; Like a sailor spotting land I saw tracks in the sand. With strength and speed like angel wings I forged on with legs of springs; As I reached the forest trees I said, “Well, I’ll be! These tracks belong to me!” Sometimes God has to send us on a journey of there and back again; Just to see, if we have faith In our hearts for only him.
Preacher Marshal Curly Culpepper 1880
Submitted by, Russ Wild
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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… 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 @6pm…Poker @5pm…
Feb 3rd Feb 4th
(Tue) (Wed)
Stephanie Fisher & Moses Greyhound Band
Women’s Club 9:30am (Bring 2 cans food for needy)
Feb 6th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast group 9am
Feb 7th
(Sat)
Pancake breakfast 8 to 9am
Feb 8th
(Sun)
Card Bingo 6pm (bring $2.00 in dimes)
Feb 9th (Mon( Feb 15th (Sun) Feb 16th (Mon) Feb 22
(Sun)
Feb 23rd (Mon)
7pm
Fun day meeting 9am Unique (Mens) skit/ fashion show & Soup Supper
5pm
Assn officer/directors 9am Eddie Michael & Dina Martin Show 7pm Assoc membership meeting 9am
Feb 26th (Thur)
Defensive driving course 9am – 12 noon
Feb 27th (Fri)
Defensive driving course
9am – 12 noon
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E-Mail Addresses Just a note to everyone………..I noticed when I send out mass e-mails there are some that come back saying no such address. There are only a few and if anyone has e-mail address changes please let me know so I can make the change on my list for Southfork. I have sent out a couple of emails lately with the “death” of a couple of residents and got back these notices that your email could not get through. Thanks, Phyllis (pkaygrossi@aim.com)