Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Happy Mothers Day
May 2015
In Loving Memory, this Memorial Day
We set aside Memorial Day Each and every year To All Moms
To honor those who gave their lives
A mother’s love is like a garden Her children are the seeds And as they grow, she tends to them, Fulfilling all their needs. Her kindness is like sunshine That warms them as they flower. Her nurturing like springtime rain A soft and gentle flower. A mother’s love is like a garden Reflecting tender care, For wherever there is beauty, A mother’s love is there.
Defending what we hold dear. In all the dark and deadly wars, Their graves prove and remind us, Our brave Americans gave their all To put danger far behind us. They made the ultimate sacrifice Fighting for the American way; We admire them and respect them On every Memorial Day.
PLEASE DISPLAY YOUR FLAG ON THIS DAY TO SHOW HOW PROUD WE ARE!!!!!!!!!
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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
Tom Geyer
2014-2016
Vice President
Jim McAdams
2014-2016
Secretary
Peggy Elkins
2014-2016
Treasurer
Mike Gallagher
2014-2016
Directors: Priscilla Medeiros
2014-2016
Hollis Adams
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/Prayer List. Charlotte Lynch
Bill Steding
Tanya Hahn Bill Kendall Linda Nutter
Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Thank goodness for a great month!
Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents
Michael & Barbara Morandi
11037 Mesquite Dr
Welcome to our Community of Southfork!
Wedding
Anniversary
Joe & Janet Lehman
May 2 nd
Pat & Phyllis Fisher
May 7 th
Tom & Pat Dicks
May 13 th
Bob & Charlotte Lynch
May 30th
Don & Carol Reno
May 30th
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From Dot Cady Thank you all for a great turnout on the Appreciation Day held in my honor. This was truly an amazing day and one I will not forget.
from Tom’s desk. It seems just like yesterday that we were getting ready for the last newsletter. I guess time flies when you are having fun. We were sure busy in March and things will slow down some for the summer. The activity committee will make sure that we will have many things to do. They have a lot of good ideas, so watch the Bulletin board and the newsletter. We had our last monthly Saturday morning breakfast at the clubhouse until Fall. Thank you Tom Robinson and all the crew and to all who came and enjoyed the delicious food. Thanks to Joe and Janet Lehman for all the good food on Wednesday’s. They sweat in the heat and we do not have to cook. We had a great Easter Dinner and thanks to all who came and for the good food. Many thanks to Jim & Carolyn McAdams for a great “Out & About”. Yours truly got a little misplaced..(smile). Just remember one thing, the officers and directors are here to listen and to help. Remember, we are a social organization. We will still remain a community with neighbors helping neighbors. Southfork has it’s own heart beat and we all must keep the heart beat healthy and active. Please keep a look out for any suspicious people and activity this summer. “Please”, watch your speed in the park. Remember, cars and golf carts don’t mix. Let’s all have a great summer,
“Tom”
Dot Cady’s Appreciation Day
Dot Cady, outgoing president receiving a plaque for many years of service from Tom Geyer, new incoming president. A great attendance for Dot Cady’s appreciation day and over 100 residents came to wish her good luck and a great big thank you.
Women’s Club
On April 1st , 35 Ladies had their monthly meeting in the Clubhouse and very well decorated for Easter. In the Center of each table there was a basket with eggs and bunnies all hand made by the ladies of the quilt committee what a group of talented ladies. Jane Martens, Dee Martin and Shirley Tiratto were our hostesses. Thanks for a job well done and well decorated. All the reports were read and approved. Mary Bolin mentioned that all the little dresses a project of Carol Albers were given locally and much appreciated. That was a very nice project. Marge Otto did all the particulars to order a brick through Hospice for Shirley Rouer who was in charge of the Charity Committee before Mary Bolin. The brick will be displayed near the other bricks of Southfork members. We talked about our annual Bazaar that will be held Nov 21st. A list was circulated asking the members to make baskets which is very popular and we will have a bake Sale, a raffle of items made by the Craft Committee, also we will have Sloppy Jo’s in the morning starting at 10.30. We had a delicious cake to celebrate the April's birthdays Mary Clifford and Kathy Myers. Thanks to Tanya for the 4 bags she gave us to be raffled. Jeanne Bittman gave a very nice presentation on how to make your house safer for the elderly and tips on elder care. She also is available for small jobs if her schedule is free. Next month our last meeting of the season at the clubhouse, our hostesses will be Sherry Glatfelter and Helen Stowe See you there. Marielle
Happy Summer Vacation and Hurry BACK!
"IN
MEMORY OF MY MOTHER"
My mother was very young when she married and started a family, she was kept very busy raising my sister, brother and me and taking care of a 2 story home and beautiful flowers and kept up yard.. She and my father raised a huge garden planting corn and peas in a row, then came tomatoes and cucumbers lots of veggies to hoe. My mother sewed and made our clothes, canned veggies and made her own soap, she washed on a washboard then graduated to a wringer washer. Mother never complained as she hung her special wash on a clothesline in the yard, (whites, colors, jeans, towels and sheets & the misc items) and she cooked us delicious meals never saying she was just too tired. Her pies and cakes all were from scratch the chocolate icing was so good and the homemade bread and pizza was to die for. I have tried to do all she did but so far it seems I never could. The dried apples and preserves, sugar cookies and snow-cream, Saturday evenings after sleigh riding we were treated to hot chocolate not like todays, all these were winter treats to sample again, would be in a dream. Mother has been gone for many years I miss our time together every day, our one on one chats is so missed. If only she could visit again but she has gone to heaven to stay and helping me in my thoughts today. Phyllis G
Great array of food for all to enjoy!
Southfork's Easter dinner-a great meal-nice get together with friends and families.
Is Tom that hungry?
He has Risen
Out & about--it's a lot of fun, laughs ( at yourself) a little kidding with your friends (getting lost or making a wrong turn)-- it keeps you young? Anyhow , we have to thank Jim & Carolyn McAdams for putting this thing together ( it takes a lot of travel and planning before we get on our way)
Out and About
Out and About
Out and About
Out and About (this time Pete get his picture taken)
Out and About (wonder what is good)
Glad to see Max is Out and About
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 early February/March. 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. ___________________________________________________________________ Cleaning out your Freezer and Refrigerator And Cupboards All you "Snowbirds" and others cleaning out your cupboards, freezer and refrigerator. Mary Bolin reminded everyone that "DayStar" in Dade City will take all items whether they were opened or not and they give out food to the needy. They have large freezers and refrigerators and can use all the food that can be donated. Besides Mary, you can also contact Isabel Wirth here in the community because she is in charge of that at Daystar. Don't throw anything away because it all can be used. Thanks to all in advance!
Latest Reviews -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Steve Jeffris Show review
Great show as usual which was held on March 24th. There were 110 in attendance and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Steve
interacted with the crowd and is a great classic country singer and he can really play the guitar.
Seasonal Breakfast
THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED IN ANY WAY TO MAKE BREAKFAST AT SOUTHFORK A SUCCESS THIS WINTER. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU, SEE YOU THIS FALL!
TOM Robinson
Water Aerobics is back!!!!!!
Mike & Linda Miller are starting Water Aerobics each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. This will be each week for at least 30 minutes. He will keep the class in shallow water and take up as little space as possible to not disturb other swimmers.
Ice Cream Sundaes Sunday , May 10th 3pm $3.00 per Sundae We will offer generous portion of ice cream with all the favorite toppings for $3.00. We invite all residents of SF, but since this is also MOTHER’ S DAY, all the mom’s at SF
will receive a free sundae. Come up to the clubhouse and enjoy an ice cream sundae on this special day. By the way, all the “men” board members will be doing the serving.
For all the adventurous people we will have WII Bowling set up for everyone to challenge their bowling skills.
Pizza and Pool Party Sunday, May 24th - 6:00 pm Cost is $3.00 per person for pizza To kick-off the upcoming Summer Season, we invite everyone to the Pool party. Come up to the pool and socialize. You do not have to go in the pool to enjoy the atmosphere. We would like to see our new residents come up and join in our activities. You are welcome to bring any other snacks you would like to bring along. Please, sign up at the clubhouse so we may know how much pizza to order. Please note that the pool will still be available for regular use by our residents and the $3.00 charge is only for pizza. There will be enough pizza to satisfy everyone’s hungry tummies. Please bring your beverage of choice, but make sure it is in a plastic container because we do not allow any glass around the pool area. Come and join us!!
Looking for a Reporter I go into newsletters of various communities and most all of them have a profile page to introduce residents to other residents, especially the newcomers. I have thought about this for a while and now I need some help.
I am
looking for an on- site reporter who can take a picture of the resident, whether they are new or someone who has lived in the park for a while and write up an article on them.
This could be a monthly feature
and something I think would add to the newsletter. Hmmmm, maybe someone on the welcoming committee could be this person I am looking for!!!!! This would help everyone to know who everyone else is if they see them walking or at the clubhouse for any games or activities. does everyone think about this?
What
Please contact me
(pkaygrossi@aim.com) if interested and let me know your thoughts.
Kathy G, I still need your input and any others with articles. I appreciate that Pete Logoyda takes the pictures of the various events and submits them via facebook for all to see and then I capture them to place in the newsletter.
Thanks to all!
SOUTHFORK AMBULANCE PROGRAM A WINE AND CHEESE SAMPLING OUR SPRING FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, MAY 3RD 3:00PM @ CLUBHOUSE
This event is open to all residents of Southfork. Tickets cost $5.00. Each ticket buys samples of wine. Assorted cheeses, crackers and garnishes. Try your luck at our WII Bowling game. See Board members for tickets: Mary Freund, Tom Geyer, Jim McAdams & Jo Bellows.
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From Chuck & Jean Sutton By now most of you know that Chuck and I have sold our home and are moving back to Ohio. We are very excited to be back with our family. It has been a wonderful nine years that we have lived at Southfork and have met and made many dear friends. It is bittersweet that we leave you, but we are taking many special memories with us. Wishing all of you many wonderful years at Southfork and our sincere love and good wishes to all. Cordially, Chuck & Jan
SOUTHFORK CINEMA is coming in June!! Tuesday Night Movies the 1st Tuesday of the month starting June 2 @ 6:30pm. Come join us in the clubhouse for recent and newly released movies being shown on a large screen. Enjoy popcorn for 25cents/bag or bring your own snack and beverage. There’s plenty of seating but feel free to bring your own comfy chair! Is there a particular movie you’d like to see? Let us know and we’ll try our best to bring it to you. NOW SHOWING: June 2
6:30pm
THE BLIND SIDE starring Sandra Bullock This real-life story of Michael Oher (Baltimore Ravens football star) is a remarkable journey of a young homeless teen who finds a family and becomes the college All American and first-round NFL draft pick. The wellto-do family, the Tuohys, find something just as life changing: a beloved new son and brother. You’ll be cheering this mix of gridiron action and heartwarming emotion.
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT 511?????? This is for anyone ready to make a trip or to some of the “snowbirds” getting ready to travel back North. Dial 511 from your phone before hitting the road. The service provides real-time travel information on all interstate highways in Florida, as well as Florida’s turnpike. 511 lets you know about accidents, road construction, severe weather conditions or other things that can slow you down. The traffic information is free on your home phone. When storms threaten Florida, a call to 511 will let you know before you leave so you can plan ahead. 511 gives information about road conditions, congestion, contraflow, suspended tolls and any road closings. This is statewide information that can be accessed and it may ask which part of the state do you want to know about. This is all real time reporting. You can also access this information on the internet by going into: www.Fl511.com to receive statewide and regional updates. The website provides much of the same information as the phone call, plus additional features, including traffic camera’s. So before leaving on your trip, check out the site before leaving home or while traveling throughout the state. It’s fast, easy and just a few clicks away.
SOURCE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FERRELL CATS IN SOUTHFORK THEY ARE NOT GOING AWAY! AND THERE WILL BE MANY MORE IF WE DO NOT DO SOMETHING ABOUT THEM! I HAVE SPOKEN TO DADE CITY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE (523-2411) THERE IS NO LAW REGARDING ROAMING CATS AND THEY WILL NOT COME OUT! I SPOKE TO PASCO SPAY TRAP AND RETURN AGENCY (585-6205. THEIR PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO US ALL. 1. 2. 3. 4.
CONTACT DADE CITY VET. TO BORROW A TRAP THERE IS A $50 DEPOSIT FOR THE USE OF THE TRAP REFUNDED WHEN YOU RETURN THE TRAP THE VET WILL NEUTER THE CAT , CLIP A N EAR (SO THAT IS EASY TO TELL IT HAS BEEN TREATED} AND GIVE IT A RABIES SHOT 5. YOU HAVE TO RETURN THE CAT WHERE YOU FOUND IT 6. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU REGISTER THE CAT AS PART OF THE PASCO TRAP AND RELEASE PROGRAM……THE PROGRAM PAYS THE VET. 7. WHY SHOULD WE DO IT?
MOST IMPORTANT: WE HAVE MANY CATS LOOKING FOR FOOD TO EAT RIGHT NOW (don’t feed them)…………IF WE DON’T CONTROL THE POPULATION BY NEUTERING……WE WILL HAVE MANY MORE……THE AVERAGE SIZE OF A NEW LITTER IS 4 KITTENS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP…….CONTACT ME : DOT CADY 567-6456
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Repairs by George All types of handyman, carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs, gutter cleaning, roof repairs, tile work and exterior maintenance at a very reasonable rate. Custom cabinet making and Power washing the whole house or just north side. Feel free to call me anytime. (H) 352-322-2700 Š 410-852-6663 _________________________
Services Offered Homecare I am a master electrician offering the following services: Electrical, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Minor Plumbing. Also, transportation to or from Orlando/Tampa airports as well as the Tampa Train/Bus stations. Jerry McClellan 11040 Maverick Drive Home: (352) 437-5219 Cell: (352) 999-2908
Do you need help with daily living? Did an illness or procedure limit your ability to care for yourself? I have over 30 years experience helping people in their homes. I am a qualified HHA/CNA and homemaker that will assist you with daily living for very reasonable rates. References available upon request. For more information call (352) 5677702 Ask for Maureen ________________________
Odd Jobs I now work 8:30-1:30PM. Let us Do it For you I am available after Nautical Memories Consignment House cleaning, Laundry or 1:30PM for odd jobs. No Ironing. Any job you need job too big or too small. Do you have items you no Please leave a message longer need? Since we can done we can do. Call Ruth at 813-508-2805 and I only have 2 carport sales a C. or Tatianna. We also year, why not let me sell will return your call open and close homes for your items globally. I will do the seasonal’s. Year round ASAP. all the work and you will service. Dependable receive the benefits. Andy Davidson Give me a call at: 631-374-3516 ________________________ ________________________
215-534-7256. Patty _______________________ Avon: Catalogs are available. Call Tanya or Bobby 567-7125 tbhahnfl@yahoo.com _______________________
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Lawn Service,
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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…Poker @5:00pm…DBL Pinochle 6pm Water Aerobics@10:30am
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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…
May 1st
(Fri)
Men’s Breakfast group 9am
May 3rd
(Sun)
Ambulance program (wine/cheese) 3pm $5.00 each
May 3rd
(Sun)
Card Bingo 6pm (bring $2.00 in dimes)
May 6th
(Wed)
Women’s Club 9:30am (Bring 2 cans food for needy)
May 10th
(Sun)
Mother’s Day
May 10th
(Sun)
Ice Cream Sundaes
May 17th
(Sun)
Card Bingo 6pm (bring $2.00 in dimes)
May 18th
(Mon)
Assn officer/directors 9am (Last one until Sept)
May 24th
(Sun)
Pizza & Pool Party
3pm
6pm
REMEMBER, CHECK OUT THE ACTIVITY PAGE IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND ANY MONDAY MORNING COFFEE, CARD GAMES, BINGO AND ANY OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITY HELD ON A DAILY BASIS HERE IN THE PARK. LIFE STILL GOES ON FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER.
Have a great summer………….We miss you when you leave.