Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Have a great month!
August 2018
I am a Seenager (Senior Teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 60 years later. I don’t have to go to school or work, I get an allowance every month, I have my own pad, I don’t have a curfew, I have a driving license and drive my own car. The people I hang around with are not scared of getting pregnant and they aren’t scared of anything. They have been blessed to live this long, so why be scared? Life is Good! Also you will feel much more intelligent after reading this, if you are a Seenager. Brains of older people are slow because they know so much and people do not decline mentally with age. It just takes them longer to recall facts because they have more information in their brains. Scientists believe this also makes you hard of hearing as it puts pressure on your inner ear. Much like a computer struggles as the hard drive gets full, so, too, do humans take longer to access information when their brains are full. The human brain works slower in old age but only because we have stored more information over time and do not get weak ,. On the contrary, they simply know more. Also, older people often go to another room to get something and when they get there, they stand there wondering what they came for. It is NOT a memory problem. It is nature’s way of making older people do more exercise. SO THERE!
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
2018-2020
Vice President
Hollis Adams
2017-2019
Secretary
Peggy Elkins
2018-2020
Treasurer
Roger Layne
2017-2019
Directors: Ron White
2018-2020
Harry Gerrish
2018-2020
Craig Whitbeck
2017-2019
Bob Lynch
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. Shirlynn Thompson
Nora Wilcox Tomaino
Dixie Logoyda
Tanya Hann
Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Dotty Orton
Resident passed away
Merle (Jim) Moore
Resident passed away
Isabelle Wirth
Sister passed away Our condolences to the family and friends!
New Residents Andy Davidson
moved to 11109 Maverick Dr
Joyce Harvey
moved to 38740 Bronco Dr
Lionel & Micheline Shepherd
10949 Tumbleweed Dr
Paul & Ann Mausz
11045 Maverick Dr Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding
Aug 1st
Pat & Phyllis Grossi
Anniversaries Aug 6 Barry & Kathleen Garner
Aug 6th Leonard & Betty Taylor
Aug 6th Ronnie & Myrna Thompson
Aug 6th Bill & Nancy Steding
Aug 7th John & Marci Emley
Aug 7
Aug 18th Paul & Evalyn Rockwell
John & Judy Jones
Aug 22nd Bruce & Barb Wharton Aug 30th Ron & Pam Glenna
Aug 28th Bill & Diana Stricklen Aug 31st Jim & Carol Barnett
_____________________________________________________________________________ Riddle of the Month
Flat as a leaf, round as a ring; Has two eyes, can't see a thing. What is it? Answer on last page
August Birthdays Carol Whitbeck
Pam Way
Robert Richardson
Nona Gardner
Gail Grant
Pat Grossi
Marvin Dye
Dave Gotshalk
Lonnie Layne
Sammy Fustaino
Willie Berger
Harvey Barber
Ed McCafferty
Ramona CArdoba
Don Ivey
Marci Emley
Alan Canada
Norman Conaty
Jean Deiss
Tony Trubiano
Sherry Glatfelter
Barb Wharton
Pat Brown
Ed Bittman
Peggy Elkins Ken Hummel
Joe Koziol
John Quain
Dodie Leon King
Denise Gotshalk
Karen Anderson
Dot Cady
Pat O’Neal
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.
Tuesday, August 14th at Clubhouse @ 5pm
Summer time and tired of doing nothing because it is to hot???
Well, plan on a “Full� potluck meaning that everyone brings everything and that includes: Hot Dishes, Salads, Veggie Plates, Casseroles, Desserts (of course) or whatever you would like to bring. HOA will provide the Iced Tea and Lemonade.
Please bring a covered dish enough to serve at least 8 people and please bring your own tableware of plates, silverware and your beverage if you do not want the tea or lemonade
Sign Up Sheet will be at the clubhouse so we know how many will be attending and the entire community is invited.
Come and enjoy your meal with your friends and neighbors.
from Tom’s desk. HELLO SOUTHFORK HOW ARE YOU DOING WITH THE HEAT AND THE ALL MOST DAILY THUNDER STORMS? WE ARE A LOT BETTER THAN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY THAT HAVE FIRE AND FLOODS. THE PARK IS LOOKING REAL GOOD THANKS TO MEGAN AND TIM.
WE HAD A GREAT TURN OUT FOR THE 4TH OF JULY. WE WILL BE HAVING A POT LUCK ON AUGUST 14TH. IF ANY BODY HAS ANY IDEAS FOR SOMETHING TO DO AFTER THE DINNER TO HOLD OUR INTEREST LET ME KNOW. WE ALWAYS SEEM TO EAT AND RUN.
PLEASE RESPECT THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE PARK AND WATCH OUT FOR GOLF CARTS. OUR ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR BOB BRAVINDER IS WORKING HARD TO GET US QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT. THE COST OF ENTERTAINERS GOES UP EVERY YEAR. WE WILL DEAL WITH IT. TILL NEXT TIME .
TOM
Forget your troubles for a moment and have a laugh………… I think all of us have had a trying time at one time or another and every now and then we need something to laugh about or for. Thought maybe a cartoon or two would give us something to take our minds off our problems. Have a great month and enjoy life while you can!!!
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Summer and soon Fall approaches and so many changes occur in nature and in some cases there are changes in our lives also due to sickness or death. The dictionary defines a community as a group of individuals who live in the same area or community like ours is. What better community for retirement then Southfork , our home. The mixture of backgrounds and experiences is what shapes us and then we all come together to share and interact with one another in our daily lives. Whether it is due to house repairs or illness or even death , helping our neighbors is not a requirement but a true blessing and then attending the many events here at the Clubhouse to interact makes us “family”. It is in Southfork where the true meaning of a community comes to light where the caring and concern is displayed by the residents. All the residents should feel extra special of how blessed we are to be here ! We should be enjoying life to the fullest.
Meet & Greet new managers Tim & Megan Kelly Clubhouse was filled to capacity with 90 plus residents in attendance for this July 4th potluck. Food was awesome and more than enough to feed all. All got to meet our new managers who have taken the community like bees to honey. We are fortunate to have such a loving couple.
Photo’s submitted by Dot Cady for this great get together on July 4th.
This is what our great community is all about.
Monday Morning Coffee Hour 8:30am (note new time)
Starting on Monday September 3rd, 2018, Coffee hour is back from vacation.
Please note the change of time. It used to be 8am but will now be starting at 8:30am and give the sleepers an extra half hour of sleep.
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Clubhouse Bulletin Board
Please see the Clubhouse Bulletin Board for event details and sign up sheets for all scheduled events. If you are interested in helping with any event or just anything in general, please contact any of the board members listed on page 2 of the newsletter.
“NOTE”: All items that are placed on the bulletin board of the “For Sale Item’s, other ads etc” are listed on the board in the library. Take a look for a service or item you may be looking for.
If it’s not in the newsletter or in our facebook group, it may be on the bulletin board.
WELCOME RESIDENTS AND NEIGHBORS Come and join us Wednesday’s for BINGO Starting on August 1st we are adding “2 new specials” which is entirely new. The first special is called “Red White Blue” and is a double bingo only. If you win on either the red or white you get a lesser amount but if you bingo on the “blue” you get the entire winner takes all. Its possible it will be 2 games but if the blue is hit first, it will be winner take all and no red or white will be played and it takes the place of the “X” special. Sheets will be $1.00 each. The 2nd special is called the “Dual Dab” and something very different. It is a bingo sheet with 2 numbers in each block. If one of the numbers in the block is called both numbers will be dabbed and considered as 1. It is a coverall (winner take all) and the sheets are also a $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. 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!
Southfork Women’s Club
Whoa, where is the year going and time is sure flying by and already its August planning. Seems like we were just getting ready for the Christmas holidays and then the New Year came along and before you know it….Fall will be here and all the Snowbirds will be back. So far since May we have had our monthly get togethers which have proven to be very good with a great attendance and we hope this next month will be a good one also. Next month the Women’s club will meet on August 1st, at 11am at Golden Corral. Please sign up at the clubhouse so we will know how many will be attending. Thanks, Gail Young
It Is That Time of Year Again The Women’s club will be collecting school supplies for Lacoochee Elementary School, July 13th to August 13th. A container will be in the clubhouse for all donations. The staff, greatly appreciate all we have done and given to them in the past. It is one of the poorest schools in Pasco County. Thank you,
Diana Unger and the Charity Committee. Supply list of items needed:
Pencils, Crayola Crayons, Colored pencils, Colored Markers, Bottled Glue, Glue Sticks, Blunt Tip Scissors, Regular scissors, Notebooks, Poket folders with prongs, Wide ruled paper, Pencil boxes, Kleenix, Ziploc bagsall sizes and Baby wipes.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd Labor Day Chicken Dinner Tickets are $5.00 HOA Members $7.00 Non-Members TIME: 5:00PM @ Clubhouse
All Southfork residents are invited to attend this great Chicken Dinner sponsored by the HOA at the Clubhouse.
Tickets will be available by August 1st, Contact Lonnie Layne with any questions.
Hope to see all of you there!!!!!
Listed below are some of Southfork’s Activities/Events/Committee’s!
Association membership
Women’s Club
Bingo
Dancing
Mens BI-Monthly Breakfast
“65” card game
Euchre game
Exercise groups
Coffee Hour
Monthly Movies
Sequence
Domino’s
Men and Women Golf Groups
Bridge
Quilting
Hand & Foot Game
Ambulance Fund
Alley Board game
Knit/Crochet Group
May “I” game
HOA Activities
Men’s & Women’s Shuffleboard
Newsletter
Phone Directory
Hot Dogs/Hamburg Committee
Pancake Breakfast’s
Email Info
Library/Computer
FaceBook group
Annual Fun Day
Entertainment Planning
Water Aerobics
Block Captains
Can Recycling
Paper Recycling
There may be more that are not listed and sorry if I forgot any, 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….
Non-profits ( to leave out ) of your holiday donations Before you donate, please read the below articles:
1.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
They are the most misleading non-profit out there. Since their name is “humane society,” many donors falsely assume that their donations are distributed among animal shelters nationwide. In reality, HSUS does not operate or fund a single animal shelter. In fact, only 0.45% of their more than $99 million annual operating budget goes to animal shelters. The Humane Society of the US has over $50 million in offshore accounts in the Caribbean. The HSUS paid nearly $11 million to settle a racketeering lawsuit. The Better Business Bureau has removed its accreditation of HSUS.
2. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) If you’ve ever seen one of ASPCA’s famous commericals featuring Sarah McLachlan, chances are you thought ASPCA was an organization focused on helping companion animals such as cats and dogs. In reality, ASPCA uses some of their donations to aid other animal rights extremists groups who oppose meat consumption and family farmers. One of the issues ASPCA has been most vocal about opposing is a family farmer’s right to give antibiotics to our sick animals. I don’t understand why ASPCA supports legislation that would make it illegal to give sick farm animals medications! Why would anyone want to force an animal to suffer through an infection that one simple medication could heal? On a more local note, the ASPCA’s national website features a page specifically dedicated to contacting the Kentucky Livestock Care Standards Commission about the aspects of their proposed animal care standards opposed by ASPCA! Not exactly what you’d expect from a group that’s focused on helping puppies and kittens, is it? So what organizations should you donate to this holiday season? My advice is to give locally, whether that means your local animal shelter, food bank or free clinic. By giving locally you have the opportunity to talk face to face with the organization’s employees and can gather as much information as you want about how your donations will be used. In today’s tough economic times, knowing that your donations are actually helping those in need is more important than ever. Submitted by, Marielle Quain
Just a reminder that all jobs serviced in the community is the responsibility of each resident and does not in any way reflect on the Southfork management.
Gary’s Handyman Service
House Cleaning
Painting – Plumbing Drywall – Flooring Power wash & More
“Full Force House Cleaning” (Laura)..813-297-6116
Gary Sanborn 352-206-3773
Southfork Maint. I am available for many different jobs.
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 Cell: (352) 999-2908 ___________________
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 _________________
Uses her own cleaning supplies but uses your vacuum cleaner. Fees vary on the size of the house and basic fee is applied per visit and extra if there are pets. …………………………… Barbara Howland, 928-243-2082 Customer supplies cleaning materials. Fees depend on size of house & pets. …………………………… Call “Carrie” 260-515-8072. Can use either your own cleaning supplies or hers.
Community Activities Sunday:
Thursday:
“May I” card game @6pm
Hand & Foot card game 9am Dominoes @1pm
Monday:
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
Coffee Hour @8am
(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
“Alley” Board game @6pm
TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) @10am Hand & Foot card game 6pm
Friday:
Euchre @6pm
Curbside Trash pickup (Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
Tuesday: Curbside Trash pickup
Saturday:
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
Community Weigh to Go Support group @9am
Sequence @1pm
Game “65” 6pm
(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Knit & Crochet @2:30pm
Wednesday: st
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Recyling pickup every 1 & 3 Wednesday Quilting @9am Bridge @1pm (Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm Bingo @5:45pm, doors open at 3:30pm Nov to April (Hotdogs/Hamburgs) 4 to 5:30pm pool area
August 1st
(Wed)
Women’s Club (11am – Golden Corral)
August 1st
(Wed)
Bingo reopens after vacation
August 3rd (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
August 14th (Tue)
Potluck 5pm
August 17th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
COMING: Monday morning breakfast is starting back, Sept 3rd at 8:30am
Answer to riddle on page 3 is (A Button)