2016 02 lake hammock village newsletter by Jeff H

Gator Tales February 2016

“The Park with A Heart”

Editor: Donna Barkley

Lake Hammock Village 36106 US Hwy 27 Haines City FL 33844

2016 HOA Board of Directors

863-421-5764

Board of Directors Clark Smith President (2016) (863)438-6929

Joyce Middleton

Vice President (2016) (863) 353-5477

Maria Combs Secretary (2016) (863)438-6643

Joyce Wright Director (2016) (224) 545-4846

Richard Gould Treasurer (2016) (863)422-5902

Jim Fischer Director (2016) (239)248-2597

Jan Baczkiewicz

From the left: Clark Smith, President; Maria Combs, Secretary; Joyce Middleton, Vice-President; Jan Baczkiewicz, Director; Joyce Wright, Director; Jim Fischer, Director; Richard Gould, Treasurer

Director (2016) (989)889-9498

Committee Chairs Gator Tales Donna Barkley (863)232-9837 Phone Squad Florence Browning (863)353-9804 Sunshine Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome Maria Combs (863)438-6643 Marilyn Smith (863)421-1018 Memorials Brin McDonald (863) 438-5241

The Annual Homeowners’ Meeting was well-attended. Thanks to all the residents for your interest in our community. Photos by Sharon Bowden

“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities. com/lake-hammock-newsletter.

A message from the President... Dear Friends and Neighbors, During the last year, I was both proud and honored to serve as your Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association President. I was very proud of all those individuals who assisted the Board of Directors and myself in accomplishing the things we were able to accomplish and all of the many successful events we sponsored. We tried a lot of new things, some worked and some didn't, but all were intended to improve and better our community. We tried to work with complete transparency and accomplish our goals with the approval and backing of our General Membership. At tonight's Annual Meeting, I was again elected by your Board of Directors to serve as your President for 2016. Once again, I am proud and honored to serve in this position and look forward to working on some new ideas and projects to make our community better. Included in your Annual Meeting Notice packets were requests for the “Resident Improvement Fund” and ideas for “Future Events”. We will be reviewing these immediately and developing a plan of action for immediate discussion. We encourage you to attend our monthly Board of Directors and General Membership Meetings to offer your input. And finally, I would like to take a moment to recognize our two retiring board members, Sharon Bowden and Marilyn Smith, and thank them for their service to our community. I would also like to welcome our two new board members, Joyce Middleton and Joyce Wright, to the board and I look forward to serving with them and our returning members on an exciting and eventful 2016. Clark

HOA Board Tuesday, February 2nd 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, February 3rd 2:00 pm Sandy Blackman 353-9804 At the clubhouse Pancake Breakfast Saturday, February 6th 8:30 to 10:00 am Cost $3.00 – Hosts: Lee and Nanci Emery Ladies Pampering Event Sunday, February 7th 2:00 pm Cost: $10.00 – tickets available from Dawn Maluchnick or Donna Barkley– at the clubhouse – Relay for Life Fundraiser HOA General Meeting Tuesday, February 9th 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. Dining By the Book Thursday, February 11th Carpool 4:30 pm Marilyn Smith 421-1018 China Pearl, 1372 State Road 60E, Lake Wales (Orange Grove Shopping Center) Carpool at 4:30 (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event).

Activities Meeting Tuesday, February 16th 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 March activities. We enjoy having new ideas to explore. Ladies’ Lunch Wednesday, February 17th Carpool 11:30 a.m. Dona Rawson 547-9326 La Flor Espana Bakery Restaurant 200 Post Ave, Winter Haven Carpool at 11:30 (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event). Park Breakfast Out Saturday, February 20th 8:15 a.m. Edna Davidson 421-1708 R-Eatery 35510 Rt. 27, Haines City Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday, February 21st 6:30 p.m. Dona Rawson & Joanne Marko 438-5011

Come celebrate January birthdays and anniversaries. This month’s celebration will be hosted by Marileigh Osborn and Pat Bergstrom. Relay for Life Meeting Monday, February 22nd 6:00 pm Dawn Maluchnick Join us as we plan the fundraisers for Lake Hammock’s Relay for Life team.

Early Bird Dining Tuesday, February 23rd 4:30 p.m. Sharon & KZ Bowden 353-7676 Port Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 16000 Hatchineha Rd, Haines City Deadline: This month only – one week before on February 16th. Potluck Friday, February 26th 5:00 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Potato Bar Thursday, March 17th Cost $5.00 Watch for more info at the clubhouse You can purchase tickets from: Pat Robertson Joan Lander Sharon Bowden Pat Bergstrom Marilyn Smith 2016 Directories The 2016 directories will be available at the February HOA General Meeting or at the office. Jan Baczkiewicz S.S. Party Have a beer on the government Place: 25 Silvercrest Dr Date: February 11th (Thursday) Time: 2:00-5:00 Bring a lawn chair if you have one. Barkley’s Open House Saturday, February 27th 2:00 p.m. We have moved to 147 Glen Este. Many of you have asked to see the work that we have done. Stop by for a snack and see the makeover.

Thank You Kudos to all the special people who worked on the Christmas dinner. Everything was great. Fellowship was super. We hope everyone had a great time. David & Mary Schnopp

Get Well Wishes Terry Barnhart - Home Gene Loy – Home Doris Palte – Home Sally Phillips - 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. 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 757-420-2528 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, Dona Rawson, Margaret Conley, Nancy Kifus

C&D Trips are as follows: Tony Bennett Tony Bennett Bon Appetit New Orleans Daytona 150 Daytona 500 Tarpon Springs Derby Lanes Barbara Lee Luau Sister Act Rodeo Gypsy Brighton

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on her screen porch. We are always looking for ways to improve. Gator Tales Staff Donna Barkley (Editor) 147 Glen Este Blvd – Note: New Address 232-9837 donna.barkley@aol.com Sharon Bowden Stephanie Strom Andy & Nancy Belski Richard & Marion Speigel February Birthdays

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: Edna Davidson 421-1708 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

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Ken Frech Charlean Nelson Ed Monfort Sandra Nolan Perky Schmauder Dalep Karem Charles Kemp Norm Helmkay Bill Palmer Pat Bergstrom Pam Simpson Gary Devore Audrey Molnar Lorie Boran Lori Budzyna Lorraine O’Brian Margaret Conley Darrel Chaney Mary Ann Donovan Ronald Wells

(If we have missed your birthday, please let us know!)

February Anniversaries 8 11 12 16 27

Dalep & Janet Karem Richard Williams & Lorrie Boran Darrel & Jo Chaney Chester & Rita Clapp Richard & Carol Gould

(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know!)

Photos by Sharon Bowden Jim and Joyce Middleton bought 50 Sargent in October 2014. Jim is from Alliance, Ohio and Joyce is from Canal Fulton, Ohio. Jim and Joyce met when friends pushed them into a blind date in 1991. They have known each other 25 years and have been married 14 years. Together they have six children, 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Joyce worked as Human Resource/Quality Manager for Transportation Co. She retired after 30 years. Jim was in sales for 35 years. Toward the end he was working in medical supplies. They took several vacations to Florida and looked around at different communities to see where they would like to live. They like Lake Hammock Village and bought here in 2014. There were here for the winter months of 2014 and sold their home up north. Now they are full time residents. Joyce will be on the HOA Board and with her job experience will work out just fine. Jim and Joyce helped out with the New Yearâ€™s Eve party and they also help with Bingo. They have been on cruises and enjoy traveling. They are close to the grandchildren, so they will be taking trips to Ohio to visit family. They also have a cute little dog. If you see them walking or riding their golf cart, make them feel welcome.

David and Dona Rawson met in Texas. David is originally from New York and Dona is from Denver, Colorado. David was in the Air Force in Texas going to tech school and Donna was going to Texas University when they met. David and Dona got married in 1973 and have been married 43 years. They have two adult sons. One son lives in Michigan and one in Kansas. They have three granddaughters and one grandson. David worked for Flight Safety International for 35 years on flight simulators. He traveled around to do this job. Dona helped her parents in their business selling car products in Colorado. After they got married and moved to Kansas, Dona worked in the hospital business office. She also sang in the church choir. In 2012, they started looking around the Florida area for a place to retire. In 2015, they bought in LHV at 186 Glen Este. Both like to swim, play CLR, dominoes, shuffleboard and bingo. They also get involved with potlucks and Wednesday coffee. Tuesday is Disney day. They enjoy going every week. Dona enjoys gardening, especially growing tomatoes in January. Their family comes to visit and guess where they all goâ€Śyes, Disney. Make them feel welcome.

Both articles submitted by Marian Speigel

Heart of Florida Chiropractic Presents

Ladies Pampering Event Shop – Pamper – Eat – Drink – Mingle - Laugh Ladies! Grab your girlfriends and bring them to a great time of desserts, wine, and local vendors. Ticket price: $10.00 (Tickets available from Dawn Maluchnick or Donna Barkley) February 7, 2016 2:00 PM Held at Lake Hammock Village clubhouse (behind Checker’s on Hwy 27) Benefitting Haines City/Davenport Relay for Life Contact Heart of Florida Chiropractic at 863-422-4575 with any questions or https://www.facebook.com/RelayForLifeHainesCityDavenport/

(This is a fundraiser and all proceeds go to Relay for Life)

SUPPORT YOUR LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM Dates to Remember February 7: Women's Pampering Event at Clubhouse Tickets $10.00. Available from Donna Barkley and Dawn Maluchnick February 8: Making Bracelets at Clubhouse. 10:00-12:00 February 22: Team Meeting at Clubhouse 6:00PM March 5: Spaghetti Dinner at Clubhouse. Free will offering. 11:00-2:00. Sign up sheet in Clubhouse! Shuffle Board and Corn Hole at Clubhouse beginning at 10:30. Sign up with Bob McDonald! Silent Auction at Clubhouse 11:00-2:00. Drawing at 2 PM. We are collecting new or slightly used items to auction. Please see any team member to donate! Luminaries, Pinwheels and Cancer Jewelry will be available for purchase. March 7: Making bracelets at Clubhouse. 10:00-12:00 March 19: Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Clubhouse. Free will offering. 8:30-10:30. Sign up sheet in Clubhouse! Luminaries, Pinwheels and Cancer Jewelry will be available for purchase. April 2:

Relay For Life Event at Lake Eva. 12:00 PM -12:00 AM Our team will be selling Cancer Jewelry at our booth.

PLEASE JOIN OUR TEAM OR DONATE TO OUR TEAM AT www.relayforlife.org/hainescityfl and pick the Lake Hammock Village Team We are currently in third place. Our team: Dawn and Calvin Maluchnick, Bob and Brin McDonald, Joan and Jerry Butler, Sharon and K.Z. Bowden, Joan Lander, Debra Kemp, Joe and Nancy Kifus, Donna Barkley, Joyce Wright and Marge Love.

Memorial for 2015 January 9, 2016 I would like to thank everyone who came to honor all of our Lake Hammock Village community members and their loved ones we lost in 2015. A special thank you to Glenn Loy for the wonderful program he presented for us, to Dick Gould for the music he provided for our service, to Richard and Marian Spiegel for the calling of the names and ringing of the bell, to Dona Rawson for handing out the programs. Also, a special thank you to all our bakers for taking their time making our delicious desserts: Karen Wilson, Nanci Emery, Pat Bergstrom, Kay Kluxdahl and Ruth Ives. And, to all of you who helped set up and clean up, especially Rich and Debbie Bialecki and Dave and Mary Schnopp who not only helped, but also provided the sugar free dessert. In case you missed our Memorial, here are the names of the people we lost in 2015.

Ron Lallier Jim Mullison Sharon Bowden’s brother Debbie Evilsizer’s husband Helen Shevlin’s sister Luther Dickerson’s mother Jeannine Growden Janet Palmer Dawn Maluchnick’s nephew Steve Pierce’s sister Bob Marotti’s brother Barb Cowles’ sister

Donna Webb’s dad Bev Corliss Bob McDonald’s son Lorraine Sharples mother J C Hertsch Curtis Belford Jean Zimmerman Sr (past resident) Gloria Brady (past resident) Doreene Martel (past resident) Hank and Connie Marion’s son Joyce Wright’s brother

Brin McDonald and the Memorial Committee

Health & Wellness Fair AT Lake Hammock Village Thursday, March 10, 2016 10:00am-1:00pm

Join us for our annual Health & Wellness Fair, sponsored by Granny Nannies. Enjoy a free lunch while you learn about services & products in our community to assist you in maintaining your health & well-being.   

Free Food Great Door Prizes & Give-a-ways Free Health Screenings including:  Hearing Test  Vision Test  Pulse Oximetry  Body Mass Index  Blood Pressure Checks  Posture Checks Memory screening   AND MUCH MORE!

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