Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS� Have a great month!
August
2017
Florida and its Summer
The temperature is rising. We're in the hottest days of summer. Heat and humidity in the air are soaring Sometimes for days the rains are just pouring. This is summer with all its days full of sun and fun. People stroll the beach, and swim far beyond the sand, Beachcombers spend there their time till the sun goes down. Surfing and sunbathing is all a big part of their fun You see children running and playing, Some are so happy building sandcastles under the sun. There are people of all ages, sexes and shapes, Some are sitting, eating and laughing till the day is undone. These are the hottest days of summer right here where I live. Living in Florida for so many people can be a lot of fun all year.
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.) Facebook Southfork community page (you know you are from southfork when) Southfork Deceased residentd (Southfork Fl “gone but not forgotten” Must join on facebook to be able to view or add info.
ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: President
Tom Geyer
2016-2018
Vice President
Hollis Adams
2017-2019
Secretary
Peggy Elkins
2016-2018
Treasurer
Roger Layne
2017-2019
Directors: Ron White
2016-2018
Harry Gerrish
2016-2018
Craig Whitbeck
2017-2019
Nancy Holley
2017-2019
Mary Freund
2017-2019
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
Southfork office 352-523-0022
Fax 352-523-0611
After Hours 352-206-4080
Sick/Prayer List. Tanya Hahn Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Verna King
Son-in-law passed away
Jean Deiss
Brother, Calvin passed away Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents Alan Jordan
10927 Tumbleweed Dr
Jimmy Moscicki
10927 Tumbleweed Dr
John & Judy Jones
11114 Mesquite Dr
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding
Anniversaries
Aug 1st Pat & Phyllis Grossi
Aug 22nd Bruce & Barb Wharton
Aug 6th Berry & Kathleen Garner
Aug 28 th Bill & Diana Stricklen
Aug 6th Leonard & Betty Taylor
Aug 30 th Ron & Pam Glenna
Aug 6th Ronnie & Myrna Thompson
Aug 31st Jim & Carol Barnett (60 yrs)
Aug 7th John & Marci Emley
______________________________________________________________________________ Riddle of the Month What has a head, a tail, is brown and has no legs?
August Birthday’s Wilma Thompson Pat Grossi Sammy Fustaino
Carol Whitbeck Marvin Dye Harvey Barber
Nona Gardner
Carolyn Roe
Dave Gottshalk
Lonnie Layne
Ed McCafferty
Shirley Way
Peggy Elkins
Don Ivey
Marci Emley
Billie Moore
Tony Trubiano
Bill Goebel
Sherry Glatfelter
Barb Wharton
Pat Brown
Ed Bittman
Joe Koziol
John Quain
Dodie Leon King
Denise Gottshalk
Nona Gardner
Dot Cady
Pat O’Neal
Jean Deiss
James Auld
Norman Conaty
Alan Canada
Each month in the newsletter there will be a listing of people celebrating birthdays. I will also list in our Southfork Facebook page so please forward to me at pkaygrossi@aim.com the month/day of any birthday.
from Tom’s desk.
WELL THINGS ARE GOING PRETTY WELLTHIS SUMMER NICE AND TOASTY. BUT IT IS FLORIDA. I HOPE THAT ALL WHO ATTENDED THE 4TH OF JULY DINNER ENJOYED IT. I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT. THANKS TOO THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE AND GOLDEN CORRAL FOR THE STEAK. I HAVE HEARD OF SOME PEOPLE GOING DOOR TO DOOR TRYING TO SELL THINGS THIS IS NOT PERMITTED. SO IF SOME ONE WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW SHOWS UP AT YOUR DOOR DO NOT LET THEM IN. SEND THEM ON THERE WAY AND CALL KEVIN THE MANAGER. KEEP YOUR CAR AND HOUSE LOCKED FOR YOUR PROTECTION. ALSO KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR. ALSO PLEASE OBSERVE QUIET TIME IN THE PARK THIS GOES UNTILL 8 AM. JUDY AND I WOULD LIKE TOO THANK ALL THAT HELPED US DURING OUR RECENT HEALTH PROBLEMS. THIS TRULY IS A GREAT PLACE TOO LIVE. PEACE TOO ALL. TOM.
SOUTHFORK CINEMA, Tuesday August 8th - 7:00 pm!! Our next Tuesday Night Movie will be August 8th @ 7:00pm. Movie to be shown is “American President” The “CineBistro will continue serving all you can eat popcorn for 25 cents and ice cream for $.50 a bowl . (Root Beer floats available for $1.00) 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
Release Date: 1995
DVD Release Date: August 31st, 1999 PG-13|1 hr 54 min Plot Summary With the end of his first term in sight, widowed U.S. President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) knows that overwhelming public support will guarantee his re-election. But when he falls in love with lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), Shepherd's supporters question the relationship, and his approval ratings drop. As a rival presidential candidate goes on the attack, Shepherd must choose between his political career and his love for Sydney. Cast: Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, David Paymer, Samantha Mathis, John Mahoney, Anna Deavere Smith
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th Labor Day Potluck Picnic TIME: 4:00PM @ Pavilion (Weather permitting or the Clubhouse if it is too hot or raining)
All H.O.A. members only are invited to attend a “Potluck� on Labor Day, September 4th at the Pavilion. Pulled Pork Sandwiches will be provided by the HOA. Price of admission is a salad or dessert to pass enough for 8-10 people. Iced Tea, Lemonade and table settings will be provided.
If you plan to attend, please sign-up no later than August 30th so we know how many to plan for. Hope to see all of you there!!!!!
Women’s Club
Twenty four gals met at the Golden Corral for our July get together to enjoy their choice of Brunch or Lunch. Thank you for the generous donations needed by DAYSTAR from all in June. Diane Unger reported on the Charity Committee meeting plans for the rest of the year. A container will be at the Club House for our annual drive for school supplies given to Lacoochee. Elementary School. The Women's Club purchases the back packs. It was voted that we will have our August 2nd luncheon meeting at the Garden Cafe in Dade City at 11:30. Hope to see you there!
Dot Cady, Carol Whitbeck, Shirley Hood and Lynda Adams officers
School Supplies
A container will be in the clubhouse for all donations of school supplies, starting July 10th to Aug 8th. Donations will be presented to Lacoochee Elementary School.
OUT AND ABOUT Submitted by Kathy Gallick
Well, a few of Southfork residents made their way to Nobleton, and enjoyed dining and dancing at The River Ratz Lounge, with Mr. Johnny Lobo, our favorite playing the keyboard. Weather may have frightened a few away but we certainly enjoyed the atmosphere and company. Hey, I even got into this photo, thanks to the wait staff. Always a good time with Southfork friends. Catch you next Time! God Bless America
WE HAVE A PROBLEM BY THE RECYCLE-CANS IN THE STORAGE AREA! SOMEBODY KEEPS DROPPING PLASTIC BAGS OFF BY THE CAN RECYCLING CONTAINER ! PASCO COUNTY DOES NOT RECYCLE PLASTIC BAGS OF ANY TYPE.
PLEASE STOP DROPPING OFF YOUR PLASTIC BAGS
Throw out all plastic bags ! THE TRASH CONTAINER IS FOR PEOPLE WHO BRING CANS DOWN FOR DROP-OFF IN PLASTIC BAGS! NOT FOR BAG COLLECTION!
Your help with this problem is appreciated, Thank You Craig Whitbeck HOA Director.
WELCOME RESIDENTS AND NEIGHBORS Come and join us Wednesday’s for BINGO Starting on August 2nd we are adding “U-PIK-UMS” which is entirely new, especially in this area of Florida. This will be taking place of the “Horse Race” which we have had for many years and the pot will be bigger. It is a coverall (winner take all) and they are a duplicate sheet with 2 free spaces and you have to write in the other 7 numbers with no duplicate numbers on it. The duplicate copy is handed in for verification in case of winner or winners. This is something new and we are all excited with this added game. Sheets will be $1.00 a sheet or 4 sheets for $3.00 and this game will be played just before the last jackpot of the evening. The bingo doors open at 3:30pm, early bird games start @5:45pm 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 the “cookie jar” and the lucky number for the evening on the regular games gets the accumulated amount which is carried over week to week if no winners. 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!
Anyone Interested?
Just putting this out there if anyone might be interested. Thinking of offering Country Western Couples dance lessons. This is not line dancing. This would be couples, gentlemen and ladies or any couples interested and all are welcome. El Paso, Waltz, and even the Old Barn Dance. These are pattern dances, easy to learn and was thinking of Monday morning after coffee hour at 9am and that seemed to work in the past. Of course you would be listening to Brooks and Dunn and of course George Strait. I feel dancing is physically, socially and mentally advantageous. If I get some interest, will look into starting in the early Fall. Let me know your feedback. Thanks so much! Kathy Gallick
Southfork Newsletter Activity Page All activities listed on the activity page are never deleted or changed until I get an update from the people in charge of the game or activity. Please review the activity page and notify me if an activity is to be deleted, changed or added. It cannot be wordy as space is an issue if another to be added. Please send me a message for any changes to pkaygrossi@aim.com or @567-6105. Thanks, Phyllis Welcome To All Residents
Fall season is about to start again and we have so many newer residents in our community and would love to have them come and join in all the activities and games and entertainment that we have. So many are shy because they do not know many people but all it takes is one time to come and see what we are all about and I know you will be back and ready to join in with the rest of the community. Check out our activity page in the back of the monthly newsletter to see if there is anything interesting you would like to participate in. See next page as a starter‌‌
Listed below are some of Southfork’s Activities/Events!
Association membership
Women’s Club
Bingo
Dancing
Mens Breakfast
Double Pinochle
Euchre game
Exercise groups
Coffee Hour
Bowling in Zephryhills
Sequence
Domino’s
Men and Women Golf Groups
Bridge
Quilting
Hand & Foot Game
Ambulance Fund
Alley Board game
Evening Poker games
May “I” game
HOA Activities
Men’s & Women’s Shuffleboard
Newsletter
Phone Directory
Hot Dogs/Hamburg Committee
Pancake Committee
Email Info
Library/Computer
FaceBook group
Entertainment Planning
Water Aerobics
Can Recycling
Paper Recycling
Monthly Movies
Knit/Crochet Group
Annual Fun Day Block Captains “65” card game
There may be more that are not listed but we would like everyone to see what Southfork is all about and to ask questions on events you may like to try! This is a way of introducing our many events especially to our newer residents and to answer any questions you may have! This is for all residents so please come meet and join us….
NEWSLETTERS IN SOUTHFORK The management/owners would like to see the Newsletters and any other important information given for delivery to reach every home here in the community and this helps all the homebound and sick so they have delivery at their door. I’m writing this article regarding Southfork Newsletter’s which we all receive at our door step each month. We have a problem with getting the newsletters to your home. Coverage is especially needed when any of the Block Captains are Snowbirds. We need volunteers to deliver the papers each month.
Street Brahman Dr. Bronco Dr. Ewing Dr. Maverick Dr. Mesquite Dr. Mustang Dr. Palamino Dr. Prairie Dr. Tumbleweed Dr.
Block Captain Craig Whitbeck Bobby Hahn Donna Hunter John Medeiros
Alternate Ed Bellnier
Moving Aug. 2017
Nancy Holley * Les Myers * .Carol Quant Pat Guyette Bill LaForest
Judy Martin
( * ) Captain who is a Snowbird !
As you can see, we need HELP! So, if you have a friend who likes to walk, this venture should take no more the 15 minutes to a half hour every month and it will also give you a chance to get in some exercise. (smile)
Please Contact President of the HOA Tom Geyer if you can help. Summer Chairperson: Craig Whitbeck Winter Time Chairperson: Nancy Jones
Please don’t forget that the lot lease amount for Year 2017 is $435.00. Each month we are still receiving checks written out for different amounts. Also, if you are mailing your check, please remember to have it postmarked no later than the 6th so it will be received before the 10th. We are now receiving checks well into the middle of the month. We will have to start enforcing the $30.00 late fee for any rent check received after the 10th of each month. Thank you, Kim and Kevin Hadden
Double Pinochle If you are bored and have nothing to do on Mondays, come on to the clubhouse at noon to play a game of Double Pinochle with us. We can play tables of 4, 5 or 6 people and our games start weekly at noon..
Monday Morning Coffee Hour
Each week on Monday mornings from 8am to 9am there is always coffee brewing which is free and we do have donuts for those who are a little hungry and they are $.50 each. What a good way to meet some of your neighbors and start your week. The men are usually talking about the latest sport event on TV and the women are always talking about the latest happenings in the community. No agenda or speakers, just a chance for our community to come together. Bring your smile and wit and we’ll furnish your coffee. We would love to get to know all of our new neighbors and the others who have been in hibernation lately.
SOLICITORS
No solicitors are allowed in this community whether it be selling of newspaper or otherwise. Recently we have had door to door people trying to solicit various things. They tell you they are new in the area and just starting up a new business. They will want to offer something free (no such thing) and of course they want to come in to your home to explain. DO NOT LET THEM IN YOUR HOME!!!!!!! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Do not answer your door first of all‌‌.look out the window first to see if you know who it is. If you do, ask to see a permit that they are allowed to solicit in the park. Call 911 and try to get color, make of car and a license number to give the authorities. Get a description of the people who are at your door and give to the authorities. Call the office to let them know these people are in the park. Do not get smart with them because you do not know if they have a weapon of some kind on them. Be Safe and not sorry!!!!!!
The Early Bird
We all know the early bird Catches the worm, But here in Florida, the early bird Takes on a different term. Tonight we are in for a special treat --- My honey and I, are going out to eat. C'mon Dear, shake a leg, step it up another peg. If you don't hurry we'll have to pay more, and I won't enjoy that, that's for sure. C'mon please, look like you're alive, you know the early bird ends at five. Besides, I'm so hungry I could eat a cow, can't you please get ready right now? I'm cutting the coupon out of the paper, you're takin your time, Is putting me in a fix. Oh, Oh Honey, take it easy, the early bird doesn't end till six. Little humor for the month!!!!!
This info came from the Health and Medical Directory of Hernando-Pasco County
In an Emergency for Ambulance-Fire-Police Dial 911…………………...Non-Emergency 727-844-7711 Stay calm, tell the operator the nature of the emergency and the exact location, then stay on the line For further instructions.
Alzhelmer’s
Assoc
1-800-272-3900
Pasco County Emergency Services
727-847-8102
Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222
Pasco County Senior Services….Meals on wheels …….
727-834-3340
Medicare
1-800-633-4227
Social Security
1-800-772-1213
Pasco County Veterans Services,
8620 Gaylen Wilson Blvd, Pot Richey
727-834-3282
Zephyrhills VA Outpatient Clinic
6937 Medical View Lane, Zephyrhills
813-780-2550
Local Hospitals: Bayfront health Dade City,
13100 Fort King Rd, Dade City
352-521-1100
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills,
7050 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills
813-788-0411
C.P.R for adults: Tilt head back, lift chin, check breathing, 2 breaths, Position hands in center of chest, push down firmly, 2” depth, 30 times and repeat until help comes. Rescue Breathing: Tilt head back,lift chin, pinch nose shut, 2-3 slow breaths into the mouth, (blow until chest gently rises). Check for pulse & make sure heart is still beating. If pulse is present but victim not breathing, call 911 again. Give 1 slow breath about every 3 seconds for 1 minute. Recheck pulse and breathing about once a minute.
For All Those Who Were Born Prior to 1940 We Are Survivors!!!!! Consider the changes we have witnessed. We were born before television, before penicillin, before polio shots, frozen food, Xerox, Plastic, Contact Lenses, Frisbees and the PILL. We were before radar, credit cards, split atoms, laser beams and ballpoint pens, before panty hose, dishwashers, clothes dryers, electric blankets, air conditioners, drip dry clothes and before man walked on the moon. We got married first and then lived together. How quaint can you be? Bunnies were small rabbits and rabbits were not Volkswagons. Designer Jeans were scheming girls named Jean or Jeanne and having a meaningful relationship meant getting along well with our cousins. We thought fast food was what you ate during Lent and Outer Space was the back of the Skyview Theatre. We were before house-husbands, computer dating, dual careers and commuter marriages. We were before day-care centers, group therapy and nursing homes. We never heard of FM radio, tape decks, electric typewriters, artificial heart, word processors, yogurt and guys wearing earrings. For us, timesharing meant togetherness…not computers or condominiums. A “chip” meant a piece of wood, hardware meant hardware and software wasn’t even a word! In 1940, the term “making out” referred to how you did on an exam. Pizza, MacDonalds and instant coffee were unheard of. We hit the scene when there were 5 and 10 cent stores where you bought things for five and ten cents. Newberry’s sold ice cream cones for a nickel or a dime. For one nickel you could ride a streetcar, make a phone call, buy a Pepsi or enough stamps to mail one letter and two postcards. You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600.00 but who could afford one, a pity too because gas was 11 cents a gallon. In our day, cigarette smoking was fashionable, GRASS was mowed not smoked, COKE was a cold drink and POT was something you cooked in. Folk Music was a Grandma’s lullaby and AIDS were helpers in the Principal’s office. We were certainly not before the difference the sexes was discovered but we were surely before the sex change. We were also the last generation that was so silly to think you needed a husband to have a baby! No wonder we were so confused and there is such a generation gap today: BUT WE SURVIVED. So glad we were raised the way we were and understood what having a hard time was. So many of our generation were in the low income class and did not know it and thought they were rich because they had food on the table and a bed to sleep in and hard working parents who grew their own gardens and the mothers made the clothes we wore. Everyone was so happy!!!!!
Who loves auctions? New address for the Dade City Auction will be held at the VFW in Dade City at 12735 VFW Rd, Dade City 33525. It is off of 52 and just down from the High School. Preview for the auction is 4pm and starts promptly at 5pm on Tues & Thursdays. Food and Beverages available through the VFW. Contact: Patty Grossi Fustaino for further info at 727-815-6792
Jerry’s Handyman Services
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) 240-3395 Cell: (352) 999-2908 ___________________
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Gary’s Handyman Service
Just a reminder that all jobs serviced in the community is the responsibility of each resident and not in any way reflects on the Southfork management.
Painting – Plumbing Drywall – Flooring Power wash & More Gary Sanborn 352-206-3773 Help Available 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. 352-437-5139.
Homecare 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) 567-7702 Ask for Maureen ____________________
Southfork Maint. I am available for many different jobs. No job too big or too small. Pressure Washing $65.00 North Side of House $25.00 Gutters - $25 to $40.00 Plumbing $35.00 and up Paint-Ceiling fansOutlets and so much more. Please leave a message at 813-5082805 and I will return your call ASAP. Andy Davidson _________________
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..Dbl Pinochle @noon
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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 @2:30pm… Poker 2pm
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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
Poker @3:30pm _________________________________________________________________ Thursday
Hand & Foot @9am…Dominoes @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Poker @5:00pm…”Alley” Board game @6pm…
_________________________________________________________________ Friday
Trash pickup… (Fall/Winter) Mixed Shuffleboard @9am…Exercise @10:30am…(Fall/Winter) Men’s Shuffleboard @1pm…
WII FIT @9am _____________________________________________________________________ Saturday
”65” game @6pm…Poker @5pm…Community Weigh to Go @Falcon Hall @Blue Jay 9am Poker @1pm
Aug 2nd
(Wed)
Bingo reopens after vacation
Aug 2nd
(Wed)
Women’s Club (Garden Café @11:30am)
Aug 4th
(Fri)
Aug 8th (Tue) Aug 18th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s) Movie night 7pm Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
Answer to riddle on page 3 is (Penny)
School supplies July10 to August 8th
Its that time of year again and we are looking for some help. We will have a box in the clubhouse that will be marked school supplies and we are hoping all of Southfork will again help out this great charity feat of the Women's Club.