2019 05 lake hammock village newsletter

Gator Tales May 2019

“The Park with A Heart”

Editor: Joice Smith

Lake Hammock Village 36106 US Hwy 27 Haines City FL 33844 863-421-5764

Board of Directors Jerry Sibila President (2019) (910) 876-7221

Joyce Middleton Vice President (2019) 330) 323-2247

Gary Devore Secretary (2019-20) (517) 403-9772

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY MAY 12TH, 2019

Richard Gould Treasurer (2019) (863) 422-5902

Pam Leland Director (2019) (207) 447-0890

David Alms Director (2019-20) (217) 246-0103 Lee Emery Director (2019) (585) 330-6328

Committee Chairs

MAY 27TH, 2019 LHV MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM & COOKOUT PROGRAM @ 11:00 AM COOKOUT WILL FOLLOW @ 12:00PM

Gator Tales Joice Smith 863-438-6612 Sunshine Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome Joyce Middleton (330) 323-2247 Memorials Dona Rawson – (863)547-9326

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

A Message from the President . . . .

Dear Friends and Neighbors, May is upon us and we are sending off the rest of the snow birds back north. Travel safe, have a great summer and we look forward to your return in the fall. For the rest of us, we try to enjoy some activities – mostly indoors with the summer heat. We also want those of you who remain to remember to start to prepare for the hurricane season. Remember we are all here to help each other out. If you need assistance let your team member know.

Just a little reminder for those of us who have visitors and guests using our facilities – remember it is your responsibility to clean up before you leave the facilities and you must be in attendance with your guests. I bring special attention to the pool room lately, chairs and tables need to be put back and dispose of your trash in the outside bins. It was not left in good condition recently so let’s not misuse our facilities.

Summer brings us the movie nights and ice cream socials – always a good time. It’s a nice way to spend an evening visiting and staying cool. We have a number of new residents here in the park – so if you see someone you don’t know, stop and introduce yourself. Show them what a great community we are and welcome them to our family. Be sure to read all the upcoming events in your Gator Tales, we have lots of activities coming up.

If you see me out, feel free to stop me with any suggestions, comments or just to say hello.

Jerry Sibila, President

DINING BY THE BOOK Thursday, May 2nd 4:30 PM – CARPOOL FROM CLUBHOUSE MARYILN SMITH 863-421-1018 Please join us for a time of fellowship and good food at Harry’s at 101 N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. (Sign up four days prior to date).

MONTHLY BOOK CLUB Thursday, May 9th 2:00 PM – LHV CLUBHOUSE Milly Curry – (315) 854-6248 Dona Rawson – (863) 547-9326 Please bring what you want to eat and drink

Cinco De Mayo Dinner Sunday, May 5th 5:00 – 7:00 PM LHV Clubhouse Hosted by, Jan Baczkiewicz and Pat Robertson 989-889-9498 Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship with a Taco Bar and other Mexican goodies.

BREAKFAST OUT Saturday, May 11th 8:30 AM MARGE LOVE (815) 978-7427 Join us for a time of fellowship and good food at Davenport Diner on Hwy 27 North Davenport.

HOA BOARD MEETING Tuesday, May 7th 7:00pm Jerry Sibila – (910)-876-7221 This is the last meeting until September.

The monthly Board of Directors meeting will be held in the Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome to attend.

DERMATOLOGY SEMINAR BY: Dr. Rotman Wednesday, May 8th 3:00PM Please join us for an informative seminar on SPOT Skin cancer. Refreshments will be served. Sign up sheet in the clubhouse

MOVIE AND POPCORN WEDNESDAY MAY 8TH, 7:00 PM HOSTED BY; SHERYL NYKAZA (863) 353-7609 Come and enjoy a movie and some popcorn with your friends and neighbors. This year we have a brand-new TV for our movies. The movie this month is “The Illusionist”.

HOA General Meeting Tuesday, May 14th 7:00 pm This is the last monthly meeting. It will be in the clubhouse. Please take the time to attend the meeting to hear what is happening in YOUR park.

Ladies Lunch Wednesday, May 15th Carpool 11:30 am Helen Hurr (863)866-2553 Sizzling Grill, 42400 Hwy. 27, Lake Wales FL Meet at Clubhouse at 11:30 am (Deadline to sign up to attend is four days before the event).

Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday, May 19th 6:30 PM Clubhouse Dona Rawson 547-9326 & Joanne Marko 438-5011 Come celebrate May birthdays and anniversaries.

Activities Meeting Tuesday, May 21st 2:00pm 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 start to plan our Summer activities. We enjoy having new ideas to explore.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND 7:00PM LHV CLUBHOUSE HOSTED BY; SHERYL NYKAZA Come and enjoy and evening of fun and fellowship

Early Bird Dining Tuesday, May 28th 4:30 PM Marilyn Smith 863-421-1018 Providence Golf Club 1518 Clubhouse Blvd. Davenport FL Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship with your friends and neighbors.

(Deadline to sign up to attend is four days before the event).

ACTIVITIES CHAIRS

MONTHLY CAMPFIRE SATURDAY, MAY 25TH LHV PAVILION 6:00 – 9:00 HOSTED BY: DEBBIE AND RICH BIALECKI 863-422-8296 Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun around our new firepit at the Pavilion. The hot dogs and rolls will be provided. Bring your drinks and chairs. If you would like to bring a snack, chips, pretzels to share feel free. See you then

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE Monday, May 27th Service: 11:00 AM – Joice & Clark Smith Picnic: 12:00 PM – Hosted by: LHV HOA Please take a few minutes out of your day and join us for a program that honors all those that have paid the ultimate price so we can enjoy the FREEDOMS we have.

Following the program there will be a cookout. It is free to all members in good standing and $3.00 to everyone else and their guests. Please sign up in the Clubhouse.

Activities: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Joanne Marko 438-5011 Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko 438-5011 Breakfast Out: Marge Love (815)978-7427 Bus Trips: Joanne Marko 438-5011 Early Bird Dining - Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Entertainment: Ladies’ Lunches: Helen Hurr – 863-866-2553 Park Breakfast: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Karen Wilson 353-2275.

Memorial: Dona Rawson – 863-547-9326(Wreaths) 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 me by the 20th of every month. If you have any questions or suggestions about the Gator please email me, smithjoice88@yahoo.com. We are always looking for ways to improve.

Gator Tales Staff Joice Smith (Editor) 121 Silver crests (863) 438-6612 smithjoice89@yahoo.com Andy & Nancy Belski Richard & Marion Spiegel

FISH FRY THANK YOU Thank you to all who helped make the annual fish fry a “great catch”.

The fryers were; Gary Smith, Lee Rhoades, David Butcher and Norm Baczkiewicz.

Barb Waybill prepared the beautiful array of appetizers. Joyce Middleton, Helen Hurr and Brin McDonald prepared the delicious baked beans.

Shea Greenfield prepped the huge bowl of strawberries for the sundaes.

Inside crew included, Karen Butcher, Karen Wilson, Sheryl Nykaza, Anna Smith and Shay and Phil Greenfield.

We truly appreciate all your help. We couldn’t do it without you.

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Richard Gould James Townsend Doug Lund Hacy Wright Nancy Belski Joan Mitchell Peter Morlock Brenda Martell Mrs. Thomas Godfrey Teresa Cross Terry Barnhart Debbie Kemp Marsha Morlock Glen Loy Brenda Martell Leon Martin Gary Waybill Sonja McLeod Lloyd Larry Pauline McKay Geraldine Harrer Gerry Growden Teresa Bellrose Perry Wolfe Magdalena Delvalle Bill Larmon William Lyon Reg Herman

Lee & Nanci Emery MAY ANNIVERSARIES 6TH 6th 12th 16th 20th 24th 27th 29th

Paul & Georgette Chadwick Don & Sandy Nolan Andy & Nancy Belski – 63 yrs.

Gerry & Terri Cruz – 16 yrs.

John & Debbie Stamp Fred & PJ Roberts – 42 yrs.

Linda & Leon Martin – 54 yrs.

Fred & Pat Gagne – 43 yrs.

Jerome & Judy Kurucz

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

MISSED ANNIVERSARY

BOOK CLUB READING MATERIAL FOR SUMMER

It was brought to my attention that we missed an anniversary in April. We would like to wish Donna and Herb Hunt a Happy 54th wedding anniversary.

Their anniversary was April 24th, 2019.

Vet Voices proudly presents, “Breakfast in Bagdad Directed by: Mark Graham Dates: May 18th, 7:30 PM and May PM. TheatreWorks Florida 8 West Palmetto St. Davenport, FL 33837 Sign Up Sheet in Clubhouse

June: Movies/Books 1. The Glass Castle/Julia Glass 2. Lion/Saroo Brierley

FROM MARILYN SMITH

19th,

May Review will be, “Before we were Yours” by Lisa Wingate.

at 2:30

July: Movies/Books 1. Zookeeper’s Wife/?

2. The Eye of the Needle/ Ken Follett Looking at Series Books – John Jahes – The Civil War and Douglas Linder and Preston Childs, Inspector Pendergrast. 1st Novel “Relic

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Join the military veterans of Vet Voices as they proudly present Breakfast in Baghdad, the 2019 National Endowment for the Arts presentation passed on their real lives, inner stories and heroic experience This presentation is FREE, and open to the public.

Please come out and support the incredible Central Florida cast of Vet Voices in an eye-opening theatrical experience that been one year in the making.

Please note: REVERSATIONS REQUIRED DONATIONS accepted at the Door.

IF YOU WANT TO GO SIGN UP IN THE CLUBHOUSE

BY MAY 6TH

THANK YOU Thank you to Joyce Middleton for your help with the scavenger hunt, Jan Baczkiewicz for the delicious cookies and Shelly Shaffer and her sister, Jamie for helping clean up. Thank everyone for participating in our scavenger hunt Deb Devore The winners of the Scavenger Hunt

1st Place – Marge & Bruce Love

FISH FRY PICTURES Hosted by: Lee and Nanci Emery

2nd Place – Barb & Gary Waybill

Third Place – The Bowdens and Greenfields

LHV ANNUAL SPRING FLING PIG ROAST AND AIRBOAT RIDE

1st Prize Decorated Easter Golf Cart Mrs. Kathy Dull

BACK VIEW

2nd Place Decorated Easter Golf Cart Mrs. Jeanine Miller

FIRST PRIZE EASTER BONNET MR. & MRS DULL

FRONT Lake Hammock Easter Bonnet Contestants

SECOND PRIZE EASTER BONNET SHARON BOWDEN

AIRBOAT RIDES @ THE SPRING FLING

KAREN WILSON AND ANNA SMITH VISITING WITH THE EASTER BUNNY. THANK YOU To all those that were involved with this year’s Spring Fling and Pig Roast a BIG THANK YOU!!!

Everyone had an awesome day. The carts were beautifully decorated, and the Easter bonnets were very pretty. The food was delicious, and the ice cream sundaes hit the spot on a hot day.

Thanks to Captain Wormy Shelnutt and Alligators Unlimited Airboats for bringing the airboat out and spending the day taking our residents on rides around our lake.

It was a great day and a great beginning to Spring and Summer here at Lake Hammock Village.

Cinco de Mayo What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage, culture, and pride.

When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

May 5th. This is in honor of when the Mexican army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Who celebrates this day?

The day is mostly celebrated by people of Mexican heritage in the United States. It is also celebrated in some areas of Mexico, especially the state of Puebla. Many non-Mexicans in the United States celebrate the day.

What do people do to celebrate?

The day is celebrated with parades, carnivals, street fairs, and sometimes fireworks at night. There are some traditional Mexican celebrations such as the Baile Folklorico dance along with mariachi music. People dress up in traditional Mexican clothing as well. Some parades or festivals may include a reenactment of the Battle of Pueblo Major celebrations in the United States include:     

Chicago - A large festival is held each year in Douglas Park including live music, food, cultural displays, and games for kids.

San Antonio - The famous Market Square is home to a huge celebration including outdoor concerts and food.

Denver - The Cinco de Mayo Culture Festival in Denver specializes in all types of Mexican music and lasts for two days.

San Marco - Another Texas town with a big celebration. They have a salsa contest and crown their own Miss Cinco de Mayo.

Los Angeles - Probably the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world is held in downtown Los Angeles, California.

The day is also used to educate people on the heritage of Mexican Americans. This includes programs put on by schools and libraries. Important icons and people are studied including Cesar Chavez and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Many celebrations include Mexican food and music. The holiday is fairly commercial with restaurants and bars using the day to get people to come out and spend money.

History of Cinco de Mayo The day marks a historical battle between the Mexican army and the French. The Battle of Puebla took place on May 5, 1862.

The Mexicans were largely outnumbered by the French. However, led by Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin they managed to hold off and defeat the French.

It is thought the day was first celebrated by Mexicans living in California during the American Civil War. The holiday became more popular in the 1960s and then became widespread in the United States with commercialization in the 1990s.

Fun Facts About Cinco de Mayo    

The 5th of May is not Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16th.

Not too long after winning the Battle of Pueblo, the Mexicans lost their capital to the French and the French took control of the country The French rule only lasted a few years, however.

The holiday is more celebrated in the United States than in Mexico.

In Chandler, Arizona they hold Chihuahua dog races on this day.

History of Mother's Day: Anna Jarvis

Anna Jarvis is recognized as the Founder of Mother’s’ Day in US. Though Anna Jarvis never married and never had kids, she is also known as the Mother of Mother’s Day, an apt title for the lady who worked hard to bestow honor on all mothers.

Anna Jarvis got the inspiration of celebrating Mother’s Day from her own mother, Mrs. Anna Marie Reeves Jarvis, in her childhood. An activist and social worker, Mrs. Jarvis used to express her desire that someday someone must honor all mothers, living and dead, and pay tribute to the contributions made by them.

A loving daughter, Anna never forgot her mother’s word and when her mother died in 1905, she resolved to fulfill her mother’s desire of having a Mother’s Day. Growing negligent attitude of adult Americans towards their mothers and a desire to honor her mother soared her ambitions.

To begin with Anna put Carnations in the church service in Grafton, West Virginia to honor her mother. Carnations were her mother’s favorite flower and Anna felt that they symbolized a mother’s pure love. Later, Anna along with her supporters, wrote letters to people in positions of power lobbying for the official declaration of Mother’s Day holiday. The hard work paid off. By 1911, Mother's Day was celebrated in almost every state in the Union and on May 8, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.

WHEN: MAY 5TH, 2019 WHERE: LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE CLUBHOUSE TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 PM HOSTED BY: JAN AND NORM BACZKIEWICZ AND PAT ROBERTSON $3.00 PER PERSON LAST DAY TO SIGN UP WILL BY MAY 1ST MENU TACO BAR MEXICAN FOOD WITH ALL THE FIXINGS BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED. BYOB

DERMATOLOGY SEMINAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH, 2019 3:00 PM LHV CLUBOUSE SEMINAR HOSTED BY:

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF DERMATOLOGY DR. ROTMAN Please join us for a informative afternoon on how to recognize, prevent and treat skin cancer.

Refreshments will be served.

PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE CLUBHOUSE IF YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND.

YOU ARE INVITED TO LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM AND COOK OUT WHEN: MAY 27th, 2019 WHERE: LHV CLUBHOUSE SERVICE: 11:00 AM

BY CLARK SMITH & JOICE SMITH Please take a few minutes out of your day and join us as we remember those that paid the ultimate price so we could enjoy the FREEDOMS we have.

COOKOUT: 12:00 PM HOSTED BY LHV HOA HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS AND ALL THE FIXININGS WILL BE COOKED AT THE PAVILION SIGN UP SHEET WILL BE IN THE CLUBHOUSE. PLEASE SIGN UP WITH THE NUMBER THAT WILL BE ATTENDING

GIBBS GIRLS PEACHES! When: Saturday, June 8th 10 am to 1:00 pm Where: Lake Hammock Village Clubhouse Back to you by popular demand – from your Vendor Fair – with fresh Georgia PEACHES.

$40 1/2 BUSHEL BOX $10 BAG Pecans available by pre-order only – please notify Joyce Middleton with your order (sold in 1lb bags @ $14 per pound). They are fresh, shelled and halved.

We will bring them with the peaches. **We accept credit/debit card or cash **Flat rate (tax included) Keep up with us on Social Media!

Instagram: @gibbsgirlspeaches Facebook Page: Gibbs Girls Peaches

LHV Residents Corner A Place for our Residents’ Services

Handy Man at your Service

Household Handy Man Bruce Lemay 863-353-1108 33 Silver Crest Dr. General maintenance and home repair. No job to small, call or stop by for estimate.

Jerry Sibila Cell Phone: 910-876-7221 No job to small!! Give me a call and we can discuss what you need done. OR stop by my house and see what we’ve done inside.

58 Sargent Street Floors – Plumbing – Ceiling Fans – Painting – Landscaping – Household Repairs – ETC.

Are you interested in moving towards a more Holistic approach to health and wellness? Are you wondering what the craze about essential oils are all about. I would love to share this information with you.

Please contact: Gloria Bitner RN, BSN Wellness Advocate 160 Glen Este Ct. 989-992-6949

General Remodeling & Repairs Kitchen/Bath remodeling Floors – Painting – Ceiling Fans Screening – Plumbing Etc. Quick reliable service In Park references CALL: TOM DARWELL 813-344-6331 BOB KRUSE – 813-841-2188

SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION At Lake Hammock Village 36106 U.S. Highway 27 Haines City, Florida (863) 421-5764 or (866) 741-1239 www.lakehammock.com Email: phil@lakehammock.com

Lake Hammock Village Residents – Bring us a buying customer on any resale and receive $100.00. Receive $400 if they purchase a new home or build a new home.

Office Hours

Monday thru Friday * 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday by Appointment Closed Holidays

Sales Staff

Phil Nespeca * Cell (863) 307-9686

Brown Insurance Group Complete Retirement Services Annuities, Life Insurance, 401 and IRA Roll overs, and Medicare Plans 863-651-7784

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Sunday

Monday 2

6 9:30 Water Aerobics 9:00 - Shuffleboard 1:00 - Hand & Foot 2:00 - Billards 6:15 - Bingo

5 5:00 - 7:00 PM Cinco De Mayo Party

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9:30 Water Aerobics 9:00 - Shuffleboard 1:00 - Hand & Foot 2:00 - Billards 6:15 - Bingo

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9:30 Water Aerobics 9:00 - Shuffleboard 1:00 - Hand & Foot 2:00 - Billards 6:15 - Bingo

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19 6:30 Brithdays and Anniversaries

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Tuesday

7 10:00 Petanque 7:00 - HOA Board Mtg.

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21

10:00 Petanque 7:00 - HOA Gen. Mtg

10:00 Petanque

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2:00 - Activities Mtg.

11:00 AM Memorial Day Service 10:00 Petanque 12:00 PM Memoral Day Cookout 4:30 - Early Bird Dining

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Thursday

MAY 2019 1

2:00 - Book Club

8:00 Men's Breakfast 9:00 Shuffleboard 2:00 - Billards

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8:00 Men's Breakfast 9:00 - Shuffleboard 2:00 - Billards 4:30- Dining by Book 7:00 - Dominoes

Wednesday 8:15 Coffee & Donuts 9:30 - Water Aerobics 1:00 - Paint Class

8 8:15 Coffee & Donuts 9:30 - Water Aerobics 3:00 - Dermatology

Seminar

Friday 3

9:30 - Water Aerobics 1:00 Pokeno 2:00 - Color & Stitch 7:00 CLR

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9:30 - Water Aerobics

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Saturday

6:30 - Ladies Poker

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8:30 Breakfast Out

6:30 - Ladies Poker

1:00 Pokeno 2:00 - Color & Stitch 7:00 CLR

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6:30 - Ladies Poker 6:00 - Campfire @ Pavilion with Hot Dogs

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6:30 - Ladies Poker

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9:30 - Water Aerobics 1:00 Pokeno 2:00 - Color & Stitch 7:00 CLR

16 8:00 Men's Breakfast 9:00 - Shuffleboard 2:00 - Billards 7:00 - Dominoes

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9:30 - Water Aerobics 1:00 Pokeno 2:00 - Color & Stitch 7:00 CLR

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9:30 - Water Aerobics 1:00 Pokeno 2:00 - Color & Stitch 7:00 CLR

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7:00 - Movie & Popcorn 7:00 - Dominoes

15 8:15 Coffee & Donuts 9:30 - Water Aerobics 11:30 - Ladies Lunch

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30

8:15 Coffee & Donuts 8:00 Men's Breakfast 9:30 - Water Aerobics 9:00- Shuffleboard 7:00 - Ice Cream Social 2:00 - Billards 7:00 - Dominoes

29 8:15 Coffee & Donuts 9:30 - Water Aerobics

8:00 Men's Breakfast 9:00- Shuffleboard 2:00 - Billards 7:00 - Dominoes