Gator Tales August 2015
“The Park with A Heart”
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 Director (2015) (863) 353-7676
Jan Baczkiewicz Director (2016) (989)889-9498
Editor: Donna Barkley
Lake Hammock Village Pool Party and Bar-b-q Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
SIGNUP DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19 COME ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC, GAMES AND FOOD!!! PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO WINNERS!
Committee Chairs Gator Tales Donna Barkley (863)232-9837 Phone Squad Jane Biba (863)422-6531
LIVE MUSIC FEATURING
“FLORIDA RICK”
Sunshine Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome Clark Smith (863)438-6929 Marilyn Smith(863)421-1018 Memorials Brin McDonald (863) 438-5241
Please Bring a Side Dish for Others to Share!!!!!!!
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Pool Party August 23 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM (or longer) This year for our pool party, the HOA Board of Directors has agreed to offer ribs and chicken quarters to our residents as the main dish. We encourage those attending to bring a side dish, dessert, bread, etc for others to share. Since ribs and chicken quarters are an upgrade from hamburgers and hot dogs, the following procedures will be implemented: (1) In order to have enough food for all, you MUST sign up as attending with the number of persons. (2) Names will be checked off at the door and a ticket will be given for each person. (3) ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE SIGNED UP WILL BE GIVEN A TICKET!!! (4) Non-resident guests are welcome to join us for a cost of $3.00 per person (guests will also receive a ticket) (5) This ticket is to be presented at the time you get your meal (6) Only those who have a ticket will be allowed ribs and/or chicken, however, if you have not signed up, and there is any left, you will be welcome to it. We are sorry if this procedure may prove to be an inconvenience, but with the cost of ribs and chicken, we are making every effort to control and limit any waste. Thanks for your cooperation.
Tickets will be required for ALL Residents and Guests.
A Message From the President... Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope this note finds everyone enjoying their summer amidst vacations, visiting with family and friends, and the beautiful summertime weather. Summer has been warm here in Florida, as you would expect, and the afternoon showers have returned on nearly a daily basis although LHV has not received the quantity of rain that other parts of the state have. As we get closer to the fall, it's time to start thinking of elections for the Board of Directors. Currently, we have three members whose terms will be ending. They are: Sharon Bowden- 1 year term Marilyn Smith- 2 year term Clark Smith2 year term I would like to ask all residents to consider running for one of the positions on the board. As a Board of Director member you will be asked for your input into the decision making process as it relates to the HOA. You will be asked for ideas and suggestions that will allow the HOA to more effectively fulfill its obligations and duties to its members. If interested, please contact a current member for any questions you might have or if you would like to have your name on the ballot. We would like to establish a list of interested candidates no later than October 1. Finally, a quick comment regarding the HOA. The HOA exists FOR the homeowners of Lake Hammock Village. It assists and plans numerous activities throughout the year and is constantly looking for new ideas. It represents the homeowners in negotiations with management and the owners, especially as to rent increases. In order to continue to be successful, the HOA needs people to get involved as Directors and Officers. Please consider “throwing your hat into the ring�. Until next month...enjoy the rest of your summer.
Clark
Dining By the Book Thursday, August 13th Carpool 4:30 pm Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Swiss Pro Tea & Spa, Haines City Carpool at 4:30
Early Bird Dining Tuesday, August 25th 4:30 p.m. Margaret Conley 353-7640 Tanners Pub 1006 S Lake Howard, Winter Haven
Park Breakfast Out Saturday, August 15th 8:15 a.m. Southeast Eatery 3378 Cypress Gardens Rd. Winter Haven
Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday, August 16th 6:30 p.m. Margaret Conley 353-7640 & Joanne Marko 438-5011
Come celebrate August birthdays and anniversaries. This month’s celebration will be hosted by Marilyn Smith and Sandy Blackman. Activities Meeting Tuesday, August 18th 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 September activities. We enjoy having new ideas to explore. Ladies’ Lunch Wednesday, August 19th Carpool 11:30 p.m. MaryAnn Donovan 422-3465 Back Porch 110 County Rd 557, Lake Alfred Pool Party Sunday, August 23rd 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Clark & Joice Smith See cover page for details
SCRABBLE!! If you are interested in playing Scrabble, please contact Stephanie Strom. 407.201.1525 Will meet on Mondays at 1pm at the clubhouse, beginning September 14th.
“Community Reporter” It is with great
pleasure that I announce we have two volunteers to serve as our Community Reporter(s). Stephanie Strom and Marion Spiegel have each volunteered to serve in this capacity. Stephanie and Marion will be calling on various residents in the community for the purpose of interviewing them in regards to what brought them to Florida, where they are from, interesting facts from their lives, military service, etc. Our reporters will then write an article about the resident to be published in the “Gator Tales”. This will allow all of us to get to know our friends and neighbors better and learn some very interesting facts about them. The HOA would like to thank Stephanie and Marion for volunteering to undertake this task and should you have any information to offer regarding suggestions of individuals for them to interview, please contact Stephanie at (407)201-1525 or Marion at (863)422-1570.
Get Well Wishes Bev Corliss - Home JC Hertsch – Home Deb Kemp - Home Vera Krause – Rehab 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.
Thank you I want to thank the HOA in general and Clark and Joice Smith in particular for the inspirational and patriotic Memorial Day program on 25 May. As the 2015 Veteran Honoree, I was surprised by the Navy inspired plaque (with the FEMALE sailor…a really nice touch) and the sincerity and emotion felt by all. The food was great too. Thanks to everyone who participated. Carol Hubbard
Condolences Our sympathy goes out to Hank and Connie Marion in the recent passing of their son. Caring thoughts from our community for you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Please save your shoeboxes (cardboard of plastic). They will be used for Operation Christmas Child or The Shoebox Ministry. These boxes will be filled with toys, hygiene products and the Lord’s word. They are distributed in the poorest of poor areas abroad and here in the U.S. Memorials Thank you!! To our HOA board, HOA members and our community for your support and help with our Memorial program. It is greatly appreciated. I would like to introduce, to all of you, our Memorial Committee. Please contact us with any questions or needs you might have. Brin McDonald 863-438-5241 Florence Browning 863-353-9804 Sandy Blackman 863-353-9804 Dona Rawson 863-547-9326
Hats off to all for the super Fourth of July cook-out. Thank you management and to all who helped. Mary and David Schnopp
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
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 Stephanie Strom Andy & Nancy Belski Richard & Marion Speigel
August Birthdays 1 2 3 3 4 6 6 8 9 11 12 12 13 13 16 17 19 22 23 23 26 30 30
KZ Bowden Debbie Hinrichs Janet Karem Lillian Loy Joe Fendone Jim Fischer Bee Koenig Susan Huber Elaine Rockwell Donna Hunt Joanne Marko Richard Nolan Jane Lallier Jack Wilson Gail Seal Becky Ziglar Richard Spiegel Jeff Hunt Kathleen Arsenault Joan Brake Linda Martin Linda Hile Becky Scott
(If we have missed your birthday, please let us know!)
August Anniversaries 3 3 5 7 9 12 13 16 20
Rick & Debbie Bialecki Jim & Joyce Middleton Chuck & Bee Koenig Jerry & Joan Butler Chuck & Marileigh Osborn KZ & Sharon Bowden Phillip & Sharon Greenfield Gary & Debbie Hinrichs Ronald & Karen Wells
(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know!)
Chiropractic Care for Children & Adults Activator Methods Proficiency Rated Doctors Participating Providers with Medicare and Other Insurances www.heartoffloridachiropractic.com Carys Felton, D.C. Douglas C. Gagnon, Jr., D.C. 350 S. 10th Street Haines City, FL 33844 863-422-4575
SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION At Lake Hammock Village 36106 U.S. Highway 27 * Haines City, Florida www.lakehammock.com Email: sales@lakehammock.com
Lake Hammock Village Residents – Bring us a buying customer and receive $100.00
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday by Appointment Closed Holidays
Sales Staff
Phil * Cell (863) 307-9686
Free Blow Dry with Haircut with “DALE” ONLY WHEN YOU MENTION “LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE”
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Saturday 1 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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3 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 2:00 PM Billiards 6:30 PM Shuffleboard
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9:00 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 2:00 PM Billiards 6:30 PM Shuffleboard
16 6:30 PM Birthday Anniversary Celebration
23 4:00 PM Pool Party
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17 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 2:00 PM Billiards 6:30 PM Shuffleboard
24 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 2:00 PM Billiards 6:30 PM Shuffleboard
31 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 2:00 PM Billiards 6:30 PM Shuffleboard
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18 2:00 PM Activities Mtg 7:00 PM Dominoes
25 4:30 PM Early Bird Dining 7:00 PM Dominoes
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Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
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8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Bingo
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 2:00 PM Billiards 4:30 PM Dining by Book 6:30 PM Shuffleboard
9:00 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
8:15 AM Breakfast Out Southeast Eatery Clubhouse Closed for Private Party 4-Midnight
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8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Bingo
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 2:00 PM Billiards 6:30 PM Shuffleboard
9:00 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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Thursday, Aug 13th – Dining by the Book – Swiss Pro Tea & Spa, Haines City Wednesday, August 19th – Ladies Lunch - Back Porch, 110 County Rd 557 Lake Alfred. Carpool at 11:30 am Tuesday, August 25th - Early Bird – Tanners Pub, 1006 S. Lake Howard, Winter Haven. Carpool 4:30 at the clubhouse.