Gator Tales November 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 Director (2015) (863) 353-7676
Jan Baczkiewicz Director (2016) (989)889-9498
Committee Chairs Gator Tales Donna Barkley (863)232-9837
We will be having our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner, Thursday, November 26th at 2:00 pm. The price for each Guest & Non Dues Paying HOA members will be: adults $4.00, children age 5-12 $2.00, under age 5 free. You must pay 1 week ahead to Eileen Lemay (33 Silver Crest). We would love for “ALL OF YOU” to attend. Please sign up in the clubhouse with the food you will bring to share and the number attending. Please remember that whether you can attend or not, we are truly “THANKFUL” that you are a part of the Lake Hammock Village Family!
Phone Squad Jane Biba (863)422-6531 Sunshine Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome Maria Combs (863)438-6643 Marilyn Smith(863)421-1018 Memorials Brin McDonald (863) 438-5241
“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities. com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
A Message from the President..... Dear Friends and Neighbors, Fall is in the air, the days are still warm and pleasant, and the nights are cool enough to open all the windows and enjoy those pleasant evening breezes blowing through the house. What a wonderful time to live in Florida and enjoy a great night’s sleep. Fall is also the time that we get extremely busy here at Lake Hammock Village. November is extremely active as we have our annual Fall Garage Sale on November 7, followed by our Veteran's Day Celebration on November 11, and the Fall Harvest Dance on November 14...and that's all in a span of 7 days. Then, as Thanksgiving arrives, we offer our annual Thanksgiving Dinner in the clubhouse. December brings the Golf Cart Christmas Parade, Christmas Caroling, the Christmas Cantata, our Christmas Dinner in the clubhouse and last but not least, Joice and Clark's 3rd Annual Christmas Open House (see flyer in this month’s Gator Tales). It's a wonderful time of year, but all of these events take a tremendous amount of work to make them successful. Therefore, I urge you, as your time allows, to sign up and volunteer wherever you can. Signup sheets for all events, except Joice and Clark's Annual Open House, can be found in the clubhouse. Finally, as I have mentioned in this forum before, we need people to serve on the Board of Directors as we have 3 openings coming available for the 2016-2017 term. If you have new ideas, would like to see some things change, or would like to really make a difference, please consider “throwing your hat into the ring”! Clark
HOA Board Tuesday, November 3rd 7:00 p.m. Clark Smith (863) 438-6929 The monthly Board of Directors meeting will be held in the Clubhouse. Make & Take Crafts Wednesday, November 4th 2:00 pm At the clubhouse (Note change of day!) Garage Sale / Bake Sale Saturday, November 7th 8:00 am HOA Meeting Tuesday, November 10th 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. Veteran’s Day Brunch Wednesday, November 11th 10:00 am Brunch at 10:00 am, program at 11:00 am the clubhouse Dining By the Book Thursday, November 12th Carpool 4:30 pm Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Location To Be Announced when new books arrive Carpool at 4:30 (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event). Fall Harvest Dance Tuesday, November 14th 7:00 p.m. Clark & Joice Smith (863) 438-6929/Jim & Bonnie Fischer (239)821-6473
Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday, November 15th 6:30 p.m. Dona Rawson & Joanne Marko 438-5011
Come celebrate November birthdays and anniversaries. This month’s celebration will be hosted by MaryAnn Donovan and Jeanine MacCartney. Ladies’ Lunch Wednesday, November 18th Carpool 11:00 a.m. Dona Rawson 547-9326 True Blue Winery, 604 Pink Apartment Rd, Davenport Carpool at 11:00 (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event). Park Breakfast Out Saturday, November 21st 8:15 a.m. R-Eatery 35510 Rt. 27, Haines City Activities Meeting Tuesday, November 24th 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 December activities. We enjoy having new ideas to explore. Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 26th 2:00 p.m. In the clubhouse Line Dancing is Back Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. At the clubhouse
Host/Hostesses Needed For Thanksgiving and Christmas Banquets Contact Eileen 353-1108 Please let Eileen know your willingness to serve.
Get Well Wishes Jane Biba – The Palms in Sebring Al Corliss - Home Jane Lallier – Home Betty Larry – Home Dick Williams – Haines City HealthCare 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 To all the wonderful people at Lake Hammock, Just a note of thanks for all the wonderful cards and well wishes. It makes you feel good to get them. I will probably be here another 4 weeks. Jane Biba Thanks to all who came to my 90th birthday party to help me celebrate. Thanks also for the many cards, gifts, and food we all enjoyed. Special thanks to Marilyn Smith for the arrangements, Eileen Lemay for the card bowl and photo frame, Sharon and K.Z. Bowden for the life story and pictures, and Marian Spiegel for her help. All of you have made a day to remember. I'm happy to live in a place where the people are friendly and care. That helps us to live to be 90! My appreciation to all. Walter Paulovske
Memorials & Phone Squad I am so excited about our New Memorial Committee and Phone Squad. We have such a great group of volunteers. Our New Memorial Committee Brin McDonald 863-438-5241 If you can’t reach Brin, call: Sandy Blackman 863-353-9804 Other Committee Members: Dona Rawson 863-547-9326 Nancy Kifus 757-240-2528 Deb Bialecki 863-422-8296 Our Phone Squad Florence Browning 863-353-9804 If you can’t reach Florence, call: Marileigh Osborn 863-421-6289 Other Phone Squad Helpers: Joann Marko, Carol Gould, Mary Schnopp, Sally Phillips, Linda Martin, Marion Speigel, Deb Bialecki, Stephanie Strom, Nancy Roy, Dona Rawson, Margaret Conley, Nancy Kifus Thanks to all of you for volunteering! A special thanks to Marion Spiegel for all your help with the memorials and the phone squad.
C&D Trips are as follows: Seminole Casino, Brighton Million Dollar Quartet Fisherman Village Shopping and Christmas Light Boat Tour First Baptist Church of Orlando Singing Christmas Tree St. Augustine Christmas Lights Tour
November 18 November 8 December 16 and December 17
$25.00
December 13 December 14 and 15
$59.00 pp
$82.00 pp
$49.00 pp
$199.00 pp (Overnight)
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: Sharon & KZ Bowden 353-7676 Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Entertainment: Clark Smith 438-6929 Ladies’ Lunches: Dona Rawson 547-9326 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
November Birthdays 1 3 5 6 9 9 9 10 11 13 14 18 22 23 25 28
Barbara Pund David Schnopp Wayne Saunders Karen Wilson Mark Anthis Emily Marshall Don VanDeman Donna Barkley Stephanie Camp Frank Neugebauer Donna Odgers Ruth Ives Lily Fan Mary Schnopp Carol Gould Sheryl Nykaza
(If we have missed your birthday, please let us know!)
November Anniversaries 26 29 25 2 19 4 11 29
Greg & Sandy Blackman David & Karen Butcher Luther & Barbara Dickerson Jeff & Lori Hunt Bruce & Marge Love Bill & Sue Pickard Doug & Pam Simpson Bob & Brin McDonald
(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know!)
Barbara Pund
Julie Camp & Stephanie Camp
(Photo courtesy of Sharon Bowden)
Julie Camp (Mother) and Stephanie Camp (Daughter) came to Lake Hammock from Mexico, Missouri. Stephanie worked in Missouri at the Walmart store in the accounting office. She now works at Walmart here as a cashier. Julie worked with the handicapped in Group Homes and in her own home. She felt very close to them like they would be her own family. Julie told her daughter to check in Haines City at Lake Hammock. Stephanie liked the community and was shown around to houses that were for sale. They decided to buy 113 Reineke Rd. They always came to Florida on vacations and Stephanie enjoyed Florida and always said as a little girl that she wanted to work at Disney (maybe in the future). Julie’s siblings are still in Missouri and hoping to come to Florida to visit, especially in the winter months. Julie wants to make desserts for bingo night and Stephanie would like to get involved with crafts. They have two dogs, Eve and Disney. They are very protective.
Barbara Pund has lived in Florida for 15 years, 13 of those here in Lake Hammock. She was born and raised in Massachusetts. She has 2 stepdaughters and 5 grandchildren in Connecticut. Barb began her career as a nurse anesthetist and went on to working in nursing home administration, mostly at Haines City Health Care. She enjoys shopping of any kind, doing a variety of crafts, visiting Disney World, and just enjoying retirement. She also works with the teens at 1st Baptist Church in Lake Alfred. Barbara is also the local manager for The Samaritan's Purse shoebox project. According to their website, these boxes are used in 21 different ways around the world whenever needed. It is her responsibility to see that each shoebox is appropriately packed and then bundled into cartons before moving to the next part of their journey. Plastic shoeboxes are preferred over cardboard because in many countries the boxes are reused as water containers. Locally, the project has grown from 400 to 14,000 boxes! For more information you can go to operationchristmaschild.org and learn about items that you can purchase for this project. Dollar Tree is an excellent local resource for items. Barb is also accepting donations toward the cost of shipping the boxes. All money donated goes directly to shipping. She has a box on a chair in front of her house where your items can be left. (Checks should be given directly to Barbara). Please check the website for items they need, and also items they cannot use. When you see her out walking her dog Lily, take the time to get to know your neighbor. Submitted by Stephanie Strom
If you see them around or planting flowers by their house, stop by and introduce yourself and make them feel welcome. Submitted by Marion Spiegel
HUGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE (and Bake Sale)
Lake Hammock Village 36106 US Hwy 27 Haines City (Behind Checker's)
Saturday, November 7, 2015 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Coffee, Donuts, Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks will be available
Fall Harvest Dance Saturday, November 14 7:00 PM-11:00 PM Tickets: $5.00 Residents(pp) $10.00 Non-residents(pp) Advance purchase tickets only! Tickets will NOT be sold at the door!!
Food will be provided!!!!!
Live Music Provided by:
“Kim and the Kaddilacs�
Tickets can be purchased from: Clark and Joice Smith 121 Silvercrest Dr (863)438-6929
Jim and Bonnie Fischer 94 Reineke Rd (239)821-6473
St. Nick will soon be here Join us as we gather For some holiday cheer Christmas Day is soon to come Sweets and treats and lots of fun And when it does, we gather near With friends and family we hold dear Please join us for our annual Open House Christmas Party December 12, 2015 3:00 PM until ? Joice and Clark Smith 121 Silvercrest Dr Haines City, FL
And sing some Christmas Carols. Sunday, December 20, 2015 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Meet at the clubhouse...cake, coffee and hot cocoa will be served.
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 (863) 421-5764 or (866) 741-1239 www.lakehammock.com Email: phil@lakehammock.com
Lake Hammock Village Residents – Bring us a buying customer and receive $100.00
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday * 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday by Appointment Closed Holidays
Sales Staff
Phil Nespeca * Cell (863) 307-9686
Sunday 1
Monday 2
9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 1:00 PM Scrabble 2:00 PM Billiards
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15 6:30 PM Birthday Anniversary Celebration
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Tuesday 3
4 8:15 AM 10:30 AM Line Dancing
7:00 PM HOA Board Meeting
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 1:00 PM Scrabble 2:00 PM Billiards
Coffee 9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:30 AM Line Dancing 2:00 PM Crafts
Thursday 5
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Dominos
7:00 PM Bingo
9 9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 1:00 PM Scrabble 2:00 PM Billiards
9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 1:00 PM Scrabble 2:00 PM Billiards
Wednesday
10:30 AM Line Dancing
7:00 PM HOA General Meeting
11 8:15 AM Coffee 9:30 AM Water Aerobics 11:00 AM Veteran’s Day Brunch
7:00 PM Bingo
10:30 AM Line Dancing
Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM
Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 4:30 PM Dining by the Book 7:00 PM Dominos
Saturday
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
8:00 AM Garage Sale 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
7:00 PM Harvest Moon Dance
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Coffee 9:30 AM Water Aerobics
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM Dominos
Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game Gator Tales Submissions Due
8:15 AM Breakfast Out R-Eatery 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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10:30 AM Line Dancing
11:00 AM Ladies Lunch
7:00 PM Bingo
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12 8:00 AM
Friday
25 8:15 AM
10:30 AM Line Dancing
Coffee 9:30 AM Water Aerobics
2:00 PM Activities Mtg
10:30 AM Line Dancing
7:00 PM Bingo
2:00 PM Thanksgiving Dinner 7:00 PM Dominos
9:30 AM Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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9:30 AM Water Aerobics 10:00 AM Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 1:00 PM Scrabble 2:00 PM Billiards
Thursday, November 12th – Dining by the Book – TBD – will be from the new book Meet at the clubhouse at 4:30 (Deadline to sign up is three days before the date of the event). Wednesday, November 18th – Ladies Lunch – True Blue Winery, 604 Pink Apartment Rd, Davenport Meet at clubhouse at 11:00 (Deadline to sign up is three days before the date of the event). Early Bird – No Early Bird Dining for November