Gator Tales May 2015
“The Park with A Heart”
Editor: Donna Barkley
Lake Hammock Village 36106 US Hwy 27 Haines City FL 33844 863-421-5764
Board of Directors Clark Smith President (2015) (863)438-6929
Jim Fischer Vice President (2016) (239)248-2597
Maria Combs Secretary (2016) (863)438-6643
Marilyn Smith Director (2015) (863)421-1018
Richard Gould Treasurer (2016) (863)422-5902
Sharon Bowden
Memorial Day Celebration
Director (2015) (863) 353-7676
Jan Baczkiewicz
Monday, May 25
Director (2016) (989)889-9498
Committee Chairs
11:00 Memorial Service / 12:00 Lunch
Gator Tales Donna Barkley (863)232-9837 Phone Squad
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be provided
Jane Biba (863)422-6531 Sunshine Carol Gould (863)422-5902
Bring a dish to pass
Welcome Clark Smith (863)438-6929 Marilyn Smith(863)421-1018
Sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse
Memorials Brin McDonald (863) 438-5241
“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities. com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
HOA Board Tuesday, May 5th 7:00 p.m. Clark Smith (863) 438-6929 The monthly Board of Directors meeting will be held in the Clubhouse. (NO meeting June, July, August) Sunshine Foundation Wednesday, May 6th 10:30 a.m. Marilyn Smith (863) 421-1018 Everyone is invited to visit Sunshine Foundation in Davenport. This organization provides a special getaway for a terminally ill child and family. Each will be housed in a fantastic corporate cabin and treated to the best of Florida's tourism. We'll have a guided tour of the facility and learn more about the work of this organization. Carpooling at 10:30. Lunch later. HOA Meeting Tuesday, May 12th 7:00 p.m. Clark Smith (863) 438-6929 The monthly HOA meeting will be in the clubhouse. Please take the time to attend the meeting to hear what is happening in your park. (NO meeting June, July, August) Dining By the Book Thursday, May 14th Carpool 4:30 pm Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Harry’s, 101 N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland Carpool at 4:30 Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday, May 17th 6:30 p.m. Margaret Conley 353-7640 & Joanne Marko 438-5011
Come celebrate April birthdays and anniversaries. This month’s celebration will be hosted by Sharon Bowden and Margaret Conley.
Activities Meeting Tuesday, May 19th 2:00 p.m. If you have ideas of activities, places to eat around town or other things that you would like to see LHV do, then please join us in the clubhouse as we plan our June activities. We enjoy having new ideas to explore. Ladies’ Lunch Wednesday, May 20th Carpool 12:30 p.m. MaryAnn Donovan 422-3465 Harbor Side, 2435 7th St SW, Winter Haven Carpool at 11:30 a.m. Birds of Costa Rica Thursday, May 21st 10:30 a.m. Don & Linda VanDeman A film of Birds of Costa Rica will be presented in the clubhouse, hosted by Don and Linda. Memorial Day Service and Lunch Monday, May 25th 11:00 a.m. Clark Smith 438-8929 11:00 Memorial Service / 12:00 Lunch Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be provided Bring a dish to pass Sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse Early Bird Dining Tuesday, May 26th 4:30 p.m. Margaret Conley 353-7640 Ovation Bistro & Bar, 42605 Hwy 27 Davenport Carpool 4:30 at the clubhouse.
Get Well Wishes Jim Barkley – Home Georgette Chadwick - Home Marian Speigel – Home If you know anyone who is sick or in the hospital, please let Carol Gould (422-5902) know so she can get a card to them. If you would like to be put on the prayer chain, contact Lori Johnsen 588-1599. Condolences Our sympathy goes out to Jerry Growden in the recent passing of his wife, Jeannine on March 30, 2015. Caring thoughts from our community for you and your family at this time of sorrow. Our sympathy goes out to Bill Palmer in the recent passing of his wife, Janet on April 5, 2015. Caring thoughts from our community for you and your family at this time of sorrow. Our condolences to Hacy and Joyce Wright in the passing of Hacy’s mother in April. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Activities Chairs These volunteers will not be hosting all the events, but they will be the ones finding hosts for the events and planning the dates. If you have any suggestions or need more information on these activities, please contact the following: Activities: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Joanne Marko 438-5011 Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko 438-5011 Breakfast Out: Jane Biba 422-6531 Bus Trips: Joanne Marko 438-5011 Early Bird Dinner: Margaret Conley 353-7640 Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Entertainment: Clark Smith 438-6929 Ladies Lunches: Mary Ann Donovan 422-3465 Park Breakfast: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Karen Wilson 353-2275 Potlucks: Eileen Lemay 353-1108
Ladies Poker
Our condolences to Nanci and Lee Emery in the passing of Nanci’s father. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Thank You Thank you to the Sunshine Committee for sympathy card and expressions of sympathy when Hacy’s mother passed away. Hacy & Joyce Wright Thank you for all the Get Well cards, gifts and visits while I was laid up from surgery. Also, thank you for the food you sent home for Richard so he would not starve..ha ha. Marian Spiegel Thank you to Marileigh Osborn for taking over the Information Board for me while I am laid up. Marian Spiegel
Back row, L to R: Jan Baczkiewicz, Sharon Bowden, Pat Robertson, Joanne Marko/ Front Row, L to R: Florence, Carol Gould, Judy Dixon These ladies had a pizza party to honor Pat, who was leaving for the summer. We play every Sat. night at 6:30. Come join in the fun.
May Birthdays 1 1 3 5 6 6 9 11 11 11 13 14 16 17 19 21 22 22 23 23 24 27 31 31
Richard Browning Richard Gould Joyce Wright Ed Henderson Nancy Belski Craig McGowen JC Hertsch Bev Corliss Mrs Thomas Godfrey Lowell Hile Terry Barnhart Debbie Kemp Glenn Loy Joan Lander Leon Martin Gene Loy Lloyd Larry Pauline McKay Gerald Growden Geraldine Harrer Wayde Marshall Magdalena Delvalle Reg Herman Karen Loveall
(If we have missed your birthday, please let us know!)
My Get-up-and-Go has Got up and Went Old age is golden, or so I’ve heard said, But sometimes I wonder, as I crawl into bed, With my ears in a drawer, my teeth in a cup, My eyes on the table until I wake up. As sleep dims my vision, I say to myself: Is there anything else I should lay on the shelf? But, though nations are warring, and Congress is vexed, We’ll still stick around to see what happens next! How do I know my youth is all spent? My get-up-and-go has got up and went! But, in spite of it all, I’m able to grin And think of the places my getup has been! When I was young, my slippers were red; I could kick up my heels right over my head. When I was older my slippers were blue, But still I could dance the whole night through. Now I am older, my slippers are black. I huff to the store and puff my way back. But never you laugh; I don’t mind at all: I’d rather be huffing than not puff at all! How do I know my youth is all spent? My get-up-and-go has got up and went! But, in spite of it all, I’m able to grin And think of the places my getup has been!
May Anniversaries 6 6 12 24 27 28
Paul & Georgette Chadwick Don & Sandra Nolan Andy & Nancy Belski Fred & PJ Roberts Leon & Linda Martin Norm & Marion Helmkay
(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know!)
I get up each morning and dust off my wits, Open the paper, and read the Obits. If I’m not there, I know I’m not dead, So I eat a good breakfast and go back to bed! How do I know my youth is all spent? My get-up-and-go has got up and went! But, in spite of it all, I’m able to grin And think of the places my getup has been!
Newsletter Information All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake Hammock at bottom of page). Just a reminder, any information needs to be submitted to Donna by the 20th of every month. If you have any questions or suggestions about the Gator Tales, please contact Donna by email, phone or drop a note in the box on her screen porch. We are always looking for ways to improve. Gator Tales Staff Donna Barkley (Editor) 172 Glen Este Blvd. 232-9837 donna.barkley@aol.com Sharon Bowden P J Roberts Andy & Nancy Belski Richard & Marion Speigel
Thank you Mary Ann Donovan and Sharon Bowden for your photo contributions.
Community Activities Haines City Every Wednesday – Farmers Market – Railroad Park – 8:00 a.m. 1st Friday of Month – Rock around the Block – Downtown Haines City – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Davenport Every Thursday – Farmers Market – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 pm. – Visitors Center @ 101 Adventure Court Winter Haven 1st Friday of Month – Pickin’ in the Park – 6:00 p.m. 1st Saturday of Month – Cruisin’ Winter Haven – Central Park – 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. 2nd Friday of Month – Praise in the Park – 6:30 p.m. 3rd Friday of Month – Dulcimers in the Park – 5:30 p.m. 4th Friday of Month – Strings at Scores – 58-4th Street NW – 6:00 p.m. 4th Saturday of Month – Downtown Market Day – Central Park – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. C & D Bus Trips Don’t forget, if you are interested in any of the upcoming C & D Bus Trips, check the bulletin board in the clubhouse and sign up. Memorials For memorials, please contact Brin McDonald at 863-438-5241 home or 863-604-9780 cell. If I am out of town, please contact Florence Browning 863-547-8516. If anyone has any questions or information on someone who is in need, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your help and support.
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Sunday
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Thursday
Friday 1
Saturday 2
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
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4 7:00 PM Michigan Rummy
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9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Euchre
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7:00 PM Michigan Rummy
17 6:30 PM Birthday Anniversary Celebration 7:00 PM Michigan Rummy
24 7:00 PM Michigan Rummy
9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Euchre
18 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Euchre
25 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 11:00 AM Memorial Day 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Euchre
5 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 7:00 PM HOA Board
12 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 7:00 PM HOA Meeting
19 12:00 PM Hand & Foot 2:00 PM Activities Mtg
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8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 10AMShuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 2:00 PM Craft Day 7:00 PM Dominoes
7:00 PM Bingo
13 8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Bingo
1:00 PM Hand & Foot
4:30 PM Early Bird Dining
14 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 4:30 PM Dining by Book
7:00 PM Dominoes
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21 8:00 AM
8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 11:30 AM Ladies Lunch
Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 10:30 AM Birds of Costa Rica 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Dominoes
7:00 PM Bingo
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8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Dominoes
7:00 PM Bingo
9 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
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6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
16 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
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8:15 AM Breakfast Out R-Eatery 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
23 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
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30 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
Wednesday, May 20th – Ladies Lunch - Harbor Side, 2435 7th St SW Winter Haven. Carpool at 11:30 am Early Bird – Tuesday, May 26th – Ovation Bistro and Bar at 42605 Hwy 27, Davenport. Carpool 4:30 at the clubhouse.
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker