Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Have a great month!
October 2018
Hey Snowbirds……... Welcome back to Southfork!
You’re probably just returning from places
like Michigan, Ohio, Pa, New England states and so many other interesting places and all ready to bask in the mild temperatures and ready to send beach-and-flip-flop photos to your neighbors back home shoveling snow. (smile) We missed all of you and we hope you are ready to begin your return and enjoy this beautiful Florida weather. You will see some changes, new neighbors, old neighbors gone, but all in all we are still Southfork and just waiting for you to get back. You may have noticed that restaurants — are revving up for more customers now that you’re here.
Golf courses may be a little more
crowded now as you hit the links. Doctors soon will be seeing more patients because, obviously, this is where your favorite physicians are. Now the season is ready to start with all of you back and are you ready for Florida? I sure hope so!
AGAIN--------WELCOME BACK!
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. Harry Stilphen
Sue Peltier Hollis Adams Marielle Quain
Marvin Dye Donna Canada Ray Witham
Marti Witham
Frank Sivak
Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam James Moscicki
Mother passed away
Joe Lehman
Resident passed away Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents Charles & Karen Franklin
11109 Ewing Dr
Sharon Morgan
11018 Mustang Dr
Robert & Karen Dolan
10936 Prairie Dr
Neil Crouch & Karen Mercaldo
11114 Maverick Dr
Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding Oct 2
Dave & Denise Gottshalk
Anniversaries Oct 9 Pete & Dixie Logoyda
Oct 14 Lionel & Micheline Shepherd
Oct 17 Tim & Megan Kelly
Oct 18 Don & Donna Ivey
Oct 19 Bob & Carol Quandt
Oct 21 Bill & Nancy Steding
Oct 25 Max & Peggy Elkins
Oct 25 Joe & Jackie Morgano
Oct 30 Rick & Shirley Hood
_____________________________________________________________________________ Riddle of the Month What can point in every direction but can't reach the destination by itself. What is it?
October Birthdays Kay Fielder
Rick Unger
Tim Kelly
Bill Stricklen
Murlan Cooper
Jean Rapinac
Brenda Goebel
Mable Ianson
Lionel Shepherd
Kitty Belesky
Peggy Lare
Terry Sargent
Maurya McHenry
Pam Glenna
Bob Dougherty
Bob Shears
Pedro Flores
Nancy Jones
Jerry Weston
Debbie McClure
Phyllis Grossi
Jimmy Moscicki
Karen Mercaldo
Each month in the newsletter there will be a listing of people celebrating birthdays. I will also list the Facebook members in our Southfork Facebook page so please forward to me at pkaygrossi@aim.com the month/day of any birthday.
Tuesday October 9th 7:00 PM @pavilion
Come and join us for this ( friends and neighbors) get together and this is for all residents of Southfork community.!
The menu will be, ( “none”.) Bring your own wine (or drink of choice), Cheese or Snack of some sort to share ( just like a potluck, but “goodies”)..
Bring your own table settings (plates,glasses, napkins, plastic utensils). Don’t forget your chair to sit by the fire.
No need to sign up, just show up and have a good time. All of Southfork is invited.
from Tom’s desk.
HELLO SOUTHFORK
WELL IT'S ANOTHER MONTH GONE IN 2018. THEY JUST ZIP BY. THE SNOW BIRDS ARE COMING BACK AND WE WELCOME THEM. JUST A YEAR AGO WE HAD A HURRICANE. AS I AM WRITING THIS THERE ARE 4 OF THEM IN THE ATLANTIC. IT LOOKS LIKE THEY WILL STAY AWAY FROM US. WE WISH ALL THAT'S ON THE SICK LIST A GOOD RECOVERY. WE HAVE A LOT OF NEW PEOPLE IN THE PARK. PART OF OUR GREAT COMMUNITY.
WE WELCOME YOU AND HOPE YOU WILL BE
ELECTIONS ARE COMING UP SO HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO RUN FOR OFFICE IN THE H. O .A. NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN NOVEMBER AND VOTED ON IN JAN. KEEP LOOKING AT THE BIG SIGN ALONG WILDS ROAD FOR INFORMATION ON THE UP COMING ACTIVITIES ( THANKS HARRY ). WE HAVE THE BEST NEWSLETTER OF ANY PARK AROUND, SO READ IT, THE BACK PAGE ALSO HAS ALL THE ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH. ( THANKS PHYLLIS ) THE BOARD IS BACK IN BUSINESS AFTER THE SUMMER OFF. SO IF YOU HAVE AN ISSUE PLEASE LET US KNOW SO WE CAN PUT IT ON THE AGENDA. TILL NEXT MONTH. TOM
HotDog/POTLUCK Tuesday, October 30th 4:00 PM @Pavilion
Come and join us for this welcome back celebration to start off the Fall/Winter season and for all Southfork residents!
HOA will provide the Hotdogs and the fixings and the balance of the meal will be potluck and bring what you would like for a dish to pass. HOA will provide the tableware, iced tea and lemonade. (Bring your own choice drink if you do not want iced tea or lemonade.) Bring a chair to sit around the fire and games/prizes will be played.
Sign-up sheet on bulletin board!
SOUTHFORK WOMEN’S CLUB
Note: Meeting is on the 2nd Wednesday October 10th ----- 10 AM Our summer activities included two potluck picnics at the pavilion. The ladies brought some delicious, fantastic dishes and ( Desserts) to die for. The new management team went to great lengths to ensure our comfort. Picnic tables were cleaned, grounds were swept, they even removed a nasty wasp hive. Turning on the fans kept us cool. Thank you Tim, Megan and Penny for your extra efforts. We're kicking off our new season on Wednesday October 10 @ 10am with a brief meeting followed by a fashion show. “ Bon Worths” clothing and accessories will be modeled by members of our women's club followed by a light lunch. Sure to be accessory tips and big discounts on Bon Worths clothing.
We hope to see you there. If you have yet to join the dues are only $5 a year. The Women's Club sponsors many charitable causes and your participation helps many less fortunate adults and children in the Dade City area. Part of our fundraising is the 50/50 drawing at each meeting @ 1$ a chance. Article submitted by Gail Young
Women’s Club Picnic @ Pavilion Submitted by Kathy Gallick A most pleasant lunch was enjoyed at our Pavilion. Thanks to management and crew for making our luncheon area so spiffy. Appreciated! Thanks Gail for putting together a fun morning. A variety of food and drink was offered by members. Notice the beautiful attire being sported by our Vice President and Marge Otto! You'll never guess where they do their shopping. Until next meeting, second Wed. In Oct., Fashion Show, stay well and God Bless America.
Labor Day Chicken Dinner Submitted by Kathy Gallick A wonderful time was had by all at our Labor Day get together. The food was wonderful and thanks to all the gals and guys that served, prepared and made us feel welcome and well fed. Missing a few of our Southfork Residents who are recovering from surgery and illness. Hopeful they will join our next function, they are definitely missed. Not to offend anyone, but, me for one am glad I am not from Kentucky (result from a trivia question).
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17 9 AM - 1 PM HOMEMADE CRAFTS, BAKE SALE, BOOK SALE, RAFFLES AND NEW 2018 SILENT AUCTION. Raffles of beautiful "BASKETS FULL OF GOODIES" and also our Quilters raffle of hand-made projects. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 SILENT AUCTION HAS 2 PARTS. PART ONE
WILL BE AN AUCTION OF SERVICES TO HELP A NEIGHBOR. OPEN FOR BIDDING BY SOUTHFORK RESIDENTS ONLY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE YOUR TIME FOR A SERVICE PLEASE SIGN-UP AT THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE CLUB HOUSE. PART TWO ITEMS OR GIFT CERTIFICATES THAT CAN BE BID ON BY ALL ATTENDING THE BAZAAR. WE NEED MORE ITEMS TO BE DONATED FOR THIS! THESE ITEMS CAN BE SOMETHING YOU MAKE OR SOLICITED FROM A BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY. ALL DONATIONS NEED TO BE DROPPED OFF AT MY HOUSE (SUE KERSCHNER - 38750 BRONCO DR.) BY THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15
LUNCH AVAILABLE FROM 10:30 AM till Noon. Sloppy Joes, chips and drink for only $3:00
DONATED ITEMS FOR OUR BAKE SALE ( CAKES, PIES, COOKIES, ETC.) ARE NEEDED!!!! BASKETS AND BAKE SALE ITEMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF ON FRIDAY BETWEEN - 4 & 7 PM OR SATURDAY MORNING BETWEEN 8 AM & 8:30 AM PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT OUR BAZAAR.... MONIES GO TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHARITIES.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT SUE KERSCHNER 803-968-6028
Southfork Botanical Gardens Submitted by, Kathy Gallick
Botanical Gardens? Just could be, but no! Thanks to Megan and Tim for keeping Southfork beautiful. I was invited to view foliage and was so impressed wanted to share with my neighbors. How very nice to have caring, energetic and congenial management. A breath of fresh air. Enjoy the beautiful foliage. I did.
In Memory of Joe Lehman
Joe Lehman spouse of (Janet), Mesquite Dr. passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.. Joe was brother in law to our current residents.....Tom & Judy Geyer and Jim & Mary Freund. Joe was chief cook at our Hamburgs and Hotdogs by the pool. Janet (his wife) was his sidekick in the preparation and shopping and preparing for this weekly event on Wednesday evenings. For those who attended our monthly Pancake Breakfasts, you probably seen Joe flipping pancakes. Joe attended so many events and was very active and will be greatly missed.
Condolences to Janet and their families.
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 _________________
Fees vary on the size of the house and basic fee is applied per visit and extra if there are 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 @8:30am
(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
Oct 5th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
Oct 9th
Wine & Cheese Social
(Tues)
7pm at the pavilion
Oct 10th (Wed)
Women’s Club 10:00am Fashion show
Oct 15th (Mon)
HOA Board Meeting 9am
Oct 19th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
Oct 30th (Tues)
Welcome Back Party 4pm at the pavilion
Answer to riddle on page 3 is (Finger)