Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Have a great month!
November 2016
Thanksgiving is... Thanksgiving is anticipation...the excitement of wonderful aromas, golden, harvest-themed décor, the best linens, china and silver. Thanksgiving is...platters of of special Thanksgiving foods prepared only once a year, mmn...mmn... mouths watering, ecstatic taste buds quivering with joy.
Thanksgiving is...the family all around the table, clean, dressed, smiles all around, recitation of what we are thankful for, the saying of grace, our special Thanksgiving prayer.
And now, finally, dig in! We are thinking of you at Thanksgiving, and hoping your Thanksgiving experience will be surrounded by a special glow in your memory. By Joanna Fuchs
Remember that it is your civic duty to go out and vote.
As American citizens and with all of the freedom of speech, you have a voice to elect the candidate of your choice.
Voting is November 8th and for the people here in Southfork the voting poll is located at Country Aire Estates, 38130 McDonald St which is located behind the Raceway gas station on RT 301.
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
2016-2018
Vice President
Hollis Adams
2016-2017
Secretary
Peggy Elkins
2016-2018
Treasurer
Mike Gallagher
2016-2017
Directors: Ron White
2016-2018
Harry Gerrish
2016-2018
Craig Whitbeck
2016-2017
Roger Layne
2016-2017
Mary Freund
2016-2017
Emergency CONTACT NUMBERS IN PASCO COUNTY (911) Pasco Cty Sheriff 352-521-5131
Dade City Police 352-521-1493
Hurricane Updates 800-427-8340
Sheriff non-emerg 727-847-8102
Sick/Prayer List.
Barney Barnhart
Carol Melia
Charlotte Wasley
Tom Geyer
Judy Geyer
Deb Shureb
Ed (Doc) Dull
Get Well Wishes To All! !
Wedding
11/1
Ren & Judy Batteen
11/3
Ed & Katie Bellnier
11/13
Bobby & Tanya Hahn
11/27
Tom & Judy Geyer
Anniversary
______________________________________________________________________________ Riddle of the Month Answer will be on another page of this newsletter…. Riddle…..What’s a life guard’s favorite game?
November Birthday’s
Linda Rose Ginger Shanbeck Roger Layne Katie Bellnier Sandy Stoddard Gordon Green
John Emley Jack Belesky Ron Shureb Judy Martin Jim Barnett Frank Mays
Ron Glenna Tom Dicks Larry Ruffner Mel Kinney Marielle Quain Joe Lehman
New Feature
Starting each month there will be a listing of people celebrating birthdays. I will have a listing for each month of the newsletter so please forward to me at pkaygrossi@aim.com the month/day of any birthday.
Unwelcome visitor in Southfork
Alligator Patrol in Southfork Corner of Ewing and Brahman Wednesday, 9/21/2016
The alligator was in the yard of Ron Glenna and a thanks to Jim McAdams who helped him. Quite a job and made for excitement here in Southfork. This was the talk of the evening and the above photo’s are showing our unwelcomed visitor.
from Tom’s desk. Hello Southfork, Wow!!!! Fall season is here already….where does the time go? Judy and I as you know by now have been out of commission with me falling and in therapy and Judy having had surgery and doing a lot better. We want to thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes. We both hope to be back in Southfork, real soon!!!!! This month of November we had planned a steak dinner but we have a surprise for everyone instead and we are going to give all paid membership dues for the year of 2016 paid up thru the end of October of this year a $10.00 gift certificate to Golden Corral……..yes, you heard right. So if you are a snowbird and not here yet, you will receive it when you get back. These certificates will be hand delivered to all paid membership only. November is a really busy month to kick off our Fall season so please sign up when necessary for events requesting to know who all will be attending. The volunteers need all the help and support you can give them because I will not be there to help.. We have the first membership meeting of the season on Nov 28th, Womens club bazaar will be on the 19th, Hotdogs by the pool starts on Nov 2nd, there will be Thanksgiving potluck with meat provided by the management on the 24th, movie night on Nov 8 th, welcome back party at the pavilion on the 19th with Bahr’s providing the meat, College Football tailgate party on the 26th. Please read the newsletter for more details and if any changes come up they will be posted immediately on the sign and on facebook southfork page.
Association Meeting Monday, November 28th, 2016
Starts at 9 am
First meeting of the Fall season
Come early and enjoy a donut with a cup of coffee (free donuts on Association Meeting dates)
Nomination slate for Vice President & Treasurer and 3 directors will be presented and opened for year 2017 - 2019 All members and any new residents interested are invited (Dues - $20.00, must be paid in January before elections in order to vote)
Good way to meet your neighbors
Get to hear the Board and their accomplishments over the summer months
Looking for social Idea’s … tell us want you want and expect.
Must show current Member card that you belong to Association in order to vote.
We need your input, questions and suggestions (bring some with you)
For all members, there may be a vote on association issues needed and we need your input
Newer things happening and we want to make this an active year again!
COME ONE…COME ALL…VOLUNTEER… In order to continue our activities successfully, we need volunteers who are willing to donate their time and talent as committee members for our various functions. There is a place for everyone who would like to participate. Please join us, as a helper or a worker, whether you have a little time or a lot, there is an activity which needs you and that could be selling of the 50/50 tickets, set up or whatever. We need participation from all of you in order to have an interesting, active association community which all of us can enjoy. If you can help in any way, please contact Tom G or any of the board members which are listed on page 2 of the newsletter.
Women’s Club Meeting for Oct. 5th
We opened out meeting at 9:30 by welcoming our new club members and residents. We saluted the flag. We had 28 members present as it was our first meeting since Spring. We thank our Hostess’s for this month- Donna Elder, Louise Murray, & Rhoda Beunier. You did a wonderful job of decorating and serving a delicious array of treats. Carol Whitbeck read the minutes from our April meeting and Phyllis Grossi and Ginger Shanbeck voted to approve them. Barbara Wharton read the Treasurer’s Report and it was approved by Marge Otto and Mary White.
Carol Reno stepped in to over see the Charity Committee this summer and we are grateful for her hard work. She reported about buying and delivering of backpacks and supplies to the area schools. She also read thank- you’s from some of the charities that received donations. A Sheriff was supposed to talk to the group about Human Trafficking in our state but was unable to make it due to an emergency. Carol Whitbeck spoke for the Quilter’s and had an array of baby and kids blankets to show us. They are doing a remarkable job with donated fabric and will continue to work diligently to produce a variety of wonderful projects to donate to area charities. Jeanne Bittman has kept up the plants and flowers in the pool area over the summer and has done a great job brightening up the area.
We discussed our up coming Bazaar to be held Nov the 19th from 8:00 to 12:00. We have rented all the tables and expect to have a fantastic variety of vendors and donated raffles again this year. We do still need help making and serving Sloppy Joe’s so if you’d like to lend a hand please let one of our board members know. We will need to have a meeting of all volunteers to make sure we have everything covered to be held briefly after our November Women’s Club meeting. We are in need of Hostess’s for our November meeting, please call me if you are able to help with this.
Phyllis Grossi spoke to the group about the memorial bricks that have been donated over the years and placed at Hospice grounds on Clinton Ave, now that Hospice will not be using this area anymore concern for what may happen with the bricks was expressed. Phyllis made some calls and has someone lined up to come speak briefly about our concerns at the December meeting. We also have a speaker on investments coming for November.
We had a 50/50 raffle and the winner was Marge Otto. We also had 4 drawing for the Avon raffles and the winners were Phyllis Grossi, Dorothy King, Donna Elder, & Sherry Glatfelter. We thank our generous Avon lady Tanya Hahn for her donations to be raffled and enjoyed by the lucky winners! We called for a brief meeting of the Charity Committee after the Women’s club to go over what took place this summer, and what to do forfall/winter. We also needed a full time chairman to oversee this committee and Diana Unger graciously stepped up to take that position. Thank you so much Diana! We will see you November 2nd. a box will be placed in the clubhouse for donations of children’s socks and underwear to go with shoes the club will buy for needy area children. Submitted by Betty Butler, President
DATE:
11/19/2016
TIME:
8AM TO 12:00 noon
Thursday, November 24th 4:00 PM @clubhouse
Come and join us for this family style celebration and this is for all the community.!
Management will provide the turkey
Bring a dish to pass for 8 to 10 people.
Bring your own table settings, coffee and tea will be available ..
Don’t forget to sign up so we know how much food to purchase!
Sign-up sheet on bulletin board!
Starting November 2nd, 2016 Time: 4p.m. until 5:30p.m. (Every Wednesday afternoon, unless weather prohibits)
Seats available in the card room to eat because bingo games will be starting earlier.
MENU
Hamburg, Cheeseburg, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda and Water Desserts when available, donations are appreciated.
Come and enjoy a great time with your friends and meet new ones at the pool area.
Joe and Janet want to thank all those who have helped out in the past season, we really appreciate it!
Look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday afternoons!
SOUTHFORK CINEMA, Tuesday November 8th 6:30pm Our next Tuesday Night Movie will be Nov 8th @ 6:30pm. Join us in the clubhouse for this exciting movie.. “Wild Hogs” The “CineBistro will continue serving all you can eat popcorn for 25 cents and ice cream for $.50 a bowl.. You are welcome to bring your own beverages. There’s plenty of seating but feel free to bring your own comfy chair! Don’t forget, we take requests!!! Something you want to see? Just let us know .
Wild Hogs Release Date: March 2nd, 2007 PG-13|1 hr. 39 min. Plot Summary Tired of their humdrum lives, some middle-aged friends (Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence) decide to temporarily ditch their responsibilities and take a motorcycle trip. The freedom of the open road holds many surprises for the group, including an encounter with the Del Fuegos, a hardcore gang, who take a dim view of the novice bikers. Cast:
Submitted by Jean Deiss.
COMING IN DECEMBER – A CHANCE TO GUESS WHO OUR BABES ARE!! STAY TUNED! Okay folks…this is a cinch! This handsome “young” man hails from the northern U.S. (surprised?). He’s resided here in Southfork permanently for nearly five years. You’ve got to know this energetic person for his “getter done” attitude and the person that he is - which he does well! Have fun with this one!
This one may be a little more difficult, since this good looker has only lived here with his lovely wife for one year; however, he moved to Florida from the upper Midwest nine years ago. Hint…you very well could know him as “the best looking guy in Southfork”…so he says and that could fit most of the guys here also!
These are all adorable pictures and I do hope you will help me continue to post pictures from the past! I so enjoy this and look forward to hearing from all the other neighbors out there! Thank you to those who are contributing! Call me at 863-602-1535 or email me at: jdeiss0831@yahoo.com t And we have an adorable little girl who is well known throughout Southfork. She decided eight years ago to make this her home from the upper Midwest. She’s been here permanently since 2012. You’ll have a pretty good idea who this little beauty is, for sure! Another easy one for you!
Well, another little dolly and she is just that – as sweet as sugar! She’s called Southfork her home for just a little over a year. Another Babe from the northern Midwest! She can be seen taking care of her beautiful yard! Don’t be afraid to go by and see it!
SOUTHFORK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
This is just a reminder to everyone here in the park about the deadline for changes, deletions, or additions for our Phone Directory. The deadline for all or any changes must be submitted by November 25th. All new resident’s, please submit your name, address, phone number, email address to Phyllis Grossi for an update for the directory. You can submit via email to pkaygrossi@aim.com or drop off at 11150 Mesquite Dr. Please fill in this form below: Name ___________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ Phone number _____________________________________State you are from _______ Email Address ____________________________________________________________ Birth Date’s ______________________________________________________________ Anniversary Date __________________________________________________________ In case of emergency: Name of contact, address, phone number._______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Emergency information is used in case the Park Managers are not available after hours and not shared. 2. Anniversary and Birth dates are used for the newsletter and facebook pages. 3. I use email addresses to send out any info in between newsletters especially if a resident passes away or any emergency notifications. 4. Remember we have a “Southfork Page” in FACEBOOK. Any questions contact, Phyllis Grossi
Saturday, November 26th AT 11:00am
University of Michigan VS Ohio State (or) Ohio State VS University of Michigan
Calling all football fans, come to the clubhouse and join in the fun cheering on the teams of the University of Michigan and Ohio State. Game preview starts at 11:00am with game starting at 12:00 noon.
Get your football square from Pete Logoyda for your spot on the grid.
We will have Sloppy Joes available for $1.00 each. Bring your drink of choice and snacks. Mark your calendars and join us for a fun Saturday of cheering and snacking. There will be a sign up sheet at the clubhouse.
Saturday, November 19th 4:00 PM @pavilion Bahr’s Propane again preparing and donating the meat
Come and join us for this welcome back celebration and this is for all the community.!
The menu will be besides Bahr’s preparing the meat…. HOA will provide the Cole Slaw, Baked Beans and Dessert and Iced Tea (sweet and unsweet). Bring your own table settings and drink of your choice..
Don’t forget to sign up so we know how much food to purchase!
Sign-up sheet on bulletin board!
Caught Being Good Submitted by Kathy Gallick "I saw someone do something nice." Be aware Southfork, there are good people within our Park. They may not appear as John Travolta did in "Michael" the flick he performed as the archangel, but they do exist. Their wings may be tucked under a "Gator or Southfork" tee shirt, but they are here. Help, I've fallen and I can't get up. Sounds funny unless you get the call. Who should I call? I know, go to the clubhouse. A resident is in trouble, he needs help. He follows me to the house, and in my opinion above and beyond the call of duty, helps our resident to his comfort spot for the evening. You know who you are, (John). As you pass a neighbor, who just might possibly has helped a resident to Bayfront Hospital, and then onto Lakeland Hospital, taken care of details to the best of his knowledge, remembered to cover his bird at an ungodly hour, returned to uncover and feed said bird, please extend a warm good day. You know who you are. (Ron) I, for one, appreciate the fact that if I need help, I can knock on my neighbors door, knowing help will be forthcoming. There are angels among us, usually in the background, but thankfully there. So always be kind, the wings may be hidden, but that resident just might be your angel.
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Just as a reminder, we do have a facebook group that is kept current of happenings and events. The group site is called “you know you are from Southfork when”. This group update’s on cancellations and changes for any of our scheduled events or you will see some of the local area happenings here in Dade City or Zephryhills which might be of interest. So join us in this group and for all of you snowbirds, you will feel like you are here getting the latest. Hit the “like” button and ask to be approved for joining. Thanks, Phyllis
November 6th marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. Before going to bed on Saturday night, remember to set your clocks back one hour. It is a good time to replace the batteries in your fire detectors and the batteries in your flashlights as well! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Remember to fly your flag on Veterans Day, Nov 11th. Honor the many heroes from all the wars who died for our freedom and peace. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Freedom is not Free There is a price we pay for freedom For it is not truly free But rather paid for by the contributions of veterans To buy our Liberty As their blood drains from their body and runs like a river through the grass I don’t think we all realize the importance veterans play As they voluntarily serve America each and every day We should honor the veterans for they act like a shield Protecting us from danger, keeping America healed. So if you would take a second to commemorate You will instantly see We owe veterans our gratitude For they are the reason we are free.
WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS AND NEIGHBORS Come and join us Wednesday’s for BINGO Starting on November 2nd we are adding “Warm Up’s” which are 5 early bird games and these games start at 5:30pm. This is something new and instead of sitting around waiting for the regular games to start at 6:30pm this is a new added feature. The bingo doors open at 3:30pm, early bird games @5:30pm and regular bingo starts at 6:30pm. Come early to get your bingo sheets because our first event of the evening @6:30 is a 50/50 . Tickets are 3 stubs for $1.00 or 7 for $2.00 with the winner receiving ½ of the intake and then 10 other winners are picked and each receives a free special. Besides these 50/50’s and regular games, we have specials ( last special of the evening is a 2 part game and the 2nd game depending on the crowd pays close to $100.00 or more) and we even have a horse race which is paid out on the last game of the evening. No matter what you hear our bingo is really great and you have a great chance with winning some of our great prizes. So come and join us for a night of fun and chance instead of sitting at home. If you never played there are many who will show and guide you through the evening. We are here to help and interact with our neighbors! Submitted by Marielle and the Bingo Committee
COME JOIN US!
FREE CLINIC FLU SHOTS Tuesday, November 15 1:30PM Walgreens Pharmacist at Southfork Summer is almost over and flu season will be upon us before we know it. Southfork is once again hosting Walgreen’s Pharmacy Flu Shot Clinic right here in the clubhouse. No need to make a trip to your doctor’s office, just sign up in the clubhouse for November 15 at 1:30PM for your flu shot. Be sure to bring your insurance/medicare information so they can bill your insurance. Any questions contact the office. Southfork Management
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Who loves auctions?
Services Offered Homecare
There is an auction (summer hours only) on Thur at 6pm in Dade City behind the empty car dealers(Pasco Motors) in Dade City. They have food items, pantry items, antiques, household and yard items and so much more. Can even bid on bread & coffee, detergent and cheaper than at the supermarket and as low as $1.00.
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.
Contact: Patty Grossi Crowe for further info at 215-534-7256
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America's Auction 14401 8th St.Dade City, FL _______________________ Avon: Catalogs are available. Call Tanya or Bobby 567-7125 tbhahnfl@yahoo.com _______________________
Jerry McClellan 11040 Maverick Drive Home: (352) 807-9042 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 ________________________
Gary’s Handyman Service Painting – Plumbing Drywall – Flooring Power wash & More Gary Sanborn 352-206-3773
Odd Jobs I now work 8:30-1:30PM. I am available after 1:30PM for odd jobs. No job too big or too small. Please leave a message at 813-508-2805 and I will return your call ASAP. Andy Davidson ________________________ Keep the sunshine in your life. Let me help. In home care by retired nurse, reasonable rates, flexible hours. Personalized, Healing Touch massages available. Call Jeanne for your individual assessment. 352437-5139.
Weekly Calendar of Events Sunday Church of Your Choice…”May I” card game @6pm ________________________________________________________________ Monday
Coffee Hour @8am… (Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm… Hand & Foot @6pm Euchre @6pm…TOPS (take off pounds sensibly)@10am
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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…Yarn Hookers @3pm
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Recycling pickup 1st & 3rd Wednesday…… Quilting @9am… Bridge @1pm… Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm Bingo@6:30pm, doors open @3:30pm, sales @5pm, early bird 5:30pm
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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… WII FIT @9am
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”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…Community Weigh to Go @Falcon Hall @Blue Jay 9am
Nov 2nd
(Wed)
Women’s Club 9:30am
Nov 4th
(Fri)
Men’s Breakfast group 9am (Smitty’s
Nov 8th
(Tue)
Movie night
6:30pm
Nov 15th (Tue)
Flu shots 1:30pm
Nov 19th (Sat)
Womens club annual bazaar 8am to 12:30pm
Nov 19th (Sat)
Welcome back party @pavilion 4pm
Nov 21st (Mon)
Assn Board Members 9am
Nov 24th (Thur)
Thanksgiving Potluck 4pm (don’t forget to sign up)
Nov 26th (Sat)
College Football tailgate party 11am
Nov 28th (Mon)
Assn Member meeting (1st meeting of the season) 9am
Answer to riddle on page 3 is (POOL)
WANTED Cribbage Players to start immediately. Any afternoon or evening. Call Kathy Tabor 517-881-7095 or Jane Martens 352-567-0577 to establish a time.