Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS� Have a great month!
August
2019
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.
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 residents (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
Hollis Adams
2019-2021
Secretary
Marcia Alexander
2018-2020
Treasurer
Roger Layne
2019-2021
Vice President
Directors: Ron White
2018-2020
Harry Gerrish
2018-2020
Sue Kerschner
2019-2021
Bob Lynch Bob Dougherty
2019-2021 2019-2021
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. Karen Franklin Nancy Jones Harold Resh
Judy Geyer
Get Well Wishes To All! In Memoriam Shirlynn (Collier) Thompson Tom Gildea
Resident passed away Father passed away
Ed Bellnier
Resident passed away Our condolences to the family and friends! New Residents Edward & Mary Lou Mills
11203 Ewing Dr
Peg Flaherty
11054 Mesquite Dr
Larry Garner
11034 Mesquite Dr
Susan Pries
11120 Maverick Dr Welcome to our Community of Southfork! Wedding
Aug 1st
Pat & Phyllis Grossi
Anniversaries Aug 6th Berry & Kathleen Garner
Aug 6th Bill & Nancy Steding
Aug 7th John & Judy Jones
Aug 17th Ron & Mary Hatch
Aug 18th Paul & Evalyn Rockwell
Aug 22nd Bruce & Barb Wharton
Aug 23rd Joe & Marilyn Susinko
Aug 28th Bill & Diana Stricklen
Aug 25
Aug 25th Ted & Darlene Welch
Aug 30th Ron & Pam Glenna
Don & Kathy Fry
____________________________________________________________________________ Riddle of the Month
What can't be burned in fire, nor drowned in water? What am I?
August Birthdays
Pam Way
Gail Grant
Pat Grossi
Marvin Dye
Dave Gottshalk
Lonnie Layne
Sammy Fustaino
Jimmy Hammond
Peggy Elkins
Don Ivey
Marci Emley
Ken Hummel
Alan Canada
Burt Case
Robert Richardson
Sherry Glatfelter
Barb Wharton
Pat Brown
Ed Bittman
Joe Koziol
Denise Gottshalk
Norman Conaty
Pat O;Neal
Jean Deiss
Ramona Cordoba
Kelly Morandi
John Quain Dot Cady Mary Lou Fabich Jimmy Hammond
Each month in the newsletter there will be a listing of people celebrating birthdays. I will also list Facebook members in our Southfork Facebook page so please forward to me at pkaygrossi@aim.com the month/day of any birthday.
from Tom’s desk.
GOOD DAY SOUTHFORK. AS WE ARE ROLLING THRU SUMMER THINGS ARE PRETTY QUIET IN THE PARK. WE PURCHASED A NEW GRILL AND IT WAS USED FOR THE 4TH OF JULY PARTY THAT THE WOMEN’S CLUB PUT ON. GREAT JOB LADIES. THE OLD GRILL IS DOWN AT THE PAVILION AND IT IS FOR ANY ONE TO USE. AS ALWAYS WE WELCOME ALL THE NEW PEOPLE THAT ARE MOVING IN. IT SAD TO SEE SOME OF OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS THAT HAVE LEFT FOR VARIOUS REASONS AND TIME MARCHES ON. A FRIENDLY REMINDER FOR THE USE OF THE CLUB HOUSE FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION IT MUST BE RESERVED THRU THE HOA PRESIDENT. LABOR DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER AND THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE IS WORKING ON SOMETHING SPECIAL. I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH EVERY ONE AND ENJOY OUR LITTLE PLACE IN PARADISE. TILL NEXT TIME TOM
Monday Morning Coffee Hour 8:00 to 9:00am
Coffee hour is on vacation until September 9th, 2019.
Please remember this date and come on up and have a free cup of coffee and a donut (@$.50 each)
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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.
Southfork Women’s Club
The Women’s Club and Management achieved what they set out to accomplish at our Charity Pool Party on July 4th, even with the threat of Mother Nature. We had 70 attendees who brought in over 150 nonperishable items for Day Star Hope Center. We’d like to thank everyone who attended along with everyone who helped organized, setup, cleanup, cook and serve. Thank you to Hollis Adams for saying our prayer, to all the Veterans, the HOA for the use of their awesome new grill and to Tim & Megan Kelly our community managers for their generous donation. Without the help of our wonderful, giving community the Women’s Club would not be able to donate the amount of, goods, supplies and monetary gifts to Dade City Charities. Again a BIG Thank You to everyone! Wednesday, August, 7 at 11 a.m. we are having a Summer Salad Luncheon. There is a sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse listing the following salads: Garden, Fruit, Jell-O, Potato, Pasta, Tuna, Chicken, and Egg, along with Brownies, Rolls and Butter. During lunch we will have one Guess Prize and we will be giving away door prizes. There will be a 50/50 drawing. After our lunch we are going to have another game day, the June game day went over so well we’d like to have another one. The games we have to play are Yahtzee, Right, Left, Center, Scrabble, Hand and Foot and 65. Some games can be fun with money, so bring your change if you would like to win a little money. Instead of 2 nonperishable items, please remember to bring lined writing paper and folders for the Dade City Schools. We hope everyone here in Florida and up North are having a wonderful summer! Marcia Alexander and Jackie Morgano
Photos submitted by Jackie Morgano.
Southfork Women’s Club held their Charity Community Party on July 4 th, 2019 and it was a great success. The only cost was to bring 2 non-perishable items as the fee. There were 70 in attendance and a great time held by all. We all want to thank the Women’s Club for this great party and for the work put in to planning this great event. We look forward to the many things the Women’s Club has in store so stayed tuned. Marcia and her crew did an outstanding job in the cooking of the Hotdogs and Hamburgs and can’t forget to thank the men who were just as busy and that was Joe Morgano, Larry Comer and Bob Dougherty. Kudo’s to all Women’s Club members who made this another great event.
WELCOME, RESIDENTS AND NEIGHBORS Come and join us Wednesday’s for BINGO Bingo is re-starting on August 21st after a month’s vacation. The bingo doors open at 3:30 pm, sales start at 4:30 pm and sales stop at 5:15 pm. Early bird (5 games) start around 5:30 pm followed by a 10 min break before regular bingo games start. Come early to get your bingo sheets because after the Warm Up Games is our first event of the evening, the 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 ( Dual Dab pays anywhere from $150.00 and up depending on the sales, Red, White & Blue and that is a two part game, and the last special of the evening is a 2 part game and the 2 nd 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 Kay Tuttle and the Bingo Committee
Ed Bellnier
It is with great sadness that another of Southfork’s great icons has passed away.
Ed Bellnier (spouse of Katie) passed away on
Monday, July 15, 2019 and it is hard to understand and grasp why such good people leave us so soon. Ed was to everyone a friend who always had a smiling face and ready to joke or tease and who talked with everyone regardless if he knew them or not. It is incredibly sad that Ed’s life ended so soon and I cannot put into words how much he will be missed by all. If he were here he would tell us to cheer up, smile and remember all of the great memories we all shared. Even though Ed may be gone, his memory will live on in all of us forever.
Dear Southfork Family, It was overwhelming to receive so many wonderful get well cards and notes from you. I enjoyed reading and re-reading each of them! Also, your thoughts and prayers that I read on FB for a successful surgery were encouraging and a reminder to me of our awesome southfork family and your concern for others. God is good, and certainly answered your prayers for me in a special way! I had 4 heart blockages, and two of them were almost complete. I never left the hospital after having an angiogram, because it was determined that I was on the verge of a heart attack. Five days later, I had bypass surgery to fix my heart. I am healing well now, and feeling so much better! In August, I will begin 12 weeks (3 times a week), of cardiac rehab at a nearby hospital. I look forward to the time I'll be able to return to Southfork, and enjoy being with you all! Thank you so much! Hugs, and God bless you! Nancy Jones
Southfork HOA River Cruise
Wednesday, June 19th, approximately 30 of our residents were up early and ready for an outing. With help from B & D Travel, our HOA sponsored a day trip to Sanford, Florida for a river cruise aboard the paddleboat, Barbara Lee. After boarding the boat and getting underway, the passengers were greeted with a variety of appetizers, including delicious, warm sticky rolls. Also, live music was provided and that brought the dancers out on the dance floor. Passengers ventured outside on the boat to view the beautiful scenery. Others stayed inside to enjoy the music, dancing, and just relaxing. A very nice sit-down lunch was provided, that of course included dessert. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. After disembarking, we got back on the bus to return to Southfork. What a great day with friends and neighbors.
Marcia Alexander, HOA Secretary
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd TIME: 5:00PM @ Clubhouse
All Southfork residents are invited to attend a “Potluck” on Labor Day, September 2ndh at the Clubhouse. Price of admission is a dish to pass (meat, vegetable, salad or dessert) enough for 8-10 people. Bring your own table service and HOA will furnish the drinks. If you plan to attend, please sign-up by Friday, August 30th so we know how many will be attending.
Hope to see all of you there!!!!!
Need your help again please Article submitted by Norm Conaty I am asking all of you to help out in the recycling of all your aluminum cans. We need them to fund our recycling program.
We have expanded our
aluminum can recycling program and noticed a decline in the can recycling and just wanted you to know, please deposit all of your cans in the areas listed below. Please, use more aluminum cans and less plastic containers! You can now recycle your aluminum cans at a few different locations here in the park. (1) The Clubhouse, (2) The Pool area, (3) The shuffleboard court area, (4) Pavilion area, (5) The big recycle box in the RV Parking area. These areas have been installed for all who do not want to make a special trip only to the RV area and with these other areas in the park should make it easier to recycle. If anyone cannot make it to any of the locations to deposit cans, please call Norm (813-830-8842) and he will pickup them up from you.
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 which are 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. A true blessing is living here in this great community, interacting with friends and neighbors and then attending the many events here at the Clubhouse which help make 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.
WOMEN’S CARD NIGHT Tuesday’s 6pm
Okay women of Southfork , who would like a “ card night” on Tuesday evenings at the Clubhouse?
Games in discussion are Poker or Double Pinochle or maybe both….. The start time is 6:00 pm but be there by at least 5:30 or 5:45 pm to see how many want to play either game. Both games can be played as long as we get enough women to play.
We need to know how many are interested and please let Gail Young know if you want to play either game or have any questions. Gail Young is the coordinator. Poker is nickel/dime so bring your change and be ready to win. No money is needed for Double Pinochle. So come on up and join us on Tuesday evenings and have a fun evening out. Let’s get started and by the time the snowbirds arrive you will already be pro’s with more fun to be had.
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8 Rehab facilities within 25 miles from the center of 33525. EVERYONE NEEDS TO LOOK OVER THIS INFORMATION, DON'T LET THE HOSPITALS TELL YOU WHERE THEY ARE GOING TO SEND YOUR LOVE-ON.
STAND YOUR GROU ND AND LET THEM KNOW WHERE YOU WANT YOUR LOVE-ONE TO GO !
Nursing Home Search Results Nursing Home Information
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
Staffing
Quality Ratings
Distance
ROYAL OAK NURSING CENTER
5 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
1.8 Miles
Average
Much Above Average
1
37300 ROYAL OAK LANE DADE CITY, FL 33525
Much Above Average
Above Average
(352) 567-3122
5 out of 5 stars 2
Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Much Above Average
HERITAGE PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
37135 COLEMAN AVE
Below Average
Below Average
Average
Below Average
Below Average
4 out of 5 2.2 Miles stars Above Average
DADE CITY, FL 33525 (352) 567-8615
2 out of 5 stars 3
Overall Rating:
ADVENTHEALTH CARE CENTER ZEPHYRHILLS SOUTH
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
38250 A AVE
Average
Average
Average
Above Average
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542 (813) 782-5508 cmw 6/19
3 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating:
Average
Average
5.6 Miles
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Nursing Home Search Results Nursing Home Information
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
Staffing
ADVENTHEALTH CARE CENTER ZEPHYRHILL NORTH
3 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
7350 DAIRY RD
Average
Below Average
Average
3 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating:
Average
HEARTLAND OF ZEPHYRHILLS
5 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
4
Quality Ratings 3 out of 5 stars Average
Distance
5.9 Miles
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33540 (813) 788-4300
5
38220 HENRY DR
Below Average
4 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
8.6 Miles
5 out of 5 stars
20.7 Miles
4 out of 5 stars
24.2 Miles
Much Above Average
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33540 (813) 788-7114
6
5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating:
BALDOMERO LOPEZ MEMORIAL VETERANS NURSING HOME
5 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Much Above Average
6919 PARKWAY BLVD LAND O LAKES, FL 34639 (813) 558-5000
7
Much Above Average
Much Above Average
5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating:
NORTHBROOK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
3 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
575 LAMAR AVE
Average
Below Average
Above Average
Overall Rating:
Below Average
5 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Much Above Average
Above Average
Below Average
Much Above Average
Overall Rating:
Above Average
Below Average
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Above Average
(352) 799-2226
3 out of 5 stars 8
BROOKSVILLE HEALTHCARE CENTER 1114 CHATMAN BLVD BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601 (352) 796-6701 5 out of 5 stars
cmw 6/19
Below Average 24.4 Miles
Much Above Average
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 Call “Carrie”
Painting – Plumbing Drywall – Flooring Power wash & More
260-431-4927. Can use either your own cleaning supplies or hers.
Gary Sanborn 352-206-3773
Need a Ride 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 _________________
Southfork resident will take people to Doctors or Grocery Shopping in local area only. Contact Lois Albrecht 352-458-9244 Home Maintenance Service By Berry Home Repairs/Appliance installation Yard Work/ Leaves rakedBushes trimmed-Roof cleaned off-Gutters cleaned Power washing / Home (All or Partial) - Driveways Berry Garner 38730 Bronco Dr. (352) 437-5207
HandyWoman Services by Gail Grocery shop, cook, laundry, pet care. Drive to airport. 630-415-9880
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 @8:00am
(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
“Alley” Board game, cardroom @6pm
Water Aerobics 11AM
MEN’S poker, clubhouse hall 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:
Water Aerobics 11AM
Curbside Trash pickup (Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
Saturday:
Sequence @1pm
Community Weigh to Go Support group @9am
(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm
Game “65” 6pm
Knit & Crochet @2:30pm
Office Hours Wednesday:
Mon thru Thursday 9am to 3:30pm st
rd
Recyling pickup every 1 & 3 Wednesday
Friday 9am to 1pm Quilting @9am Bridge @1pm Water Aerobics 11AM (Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm Bingo @5:45pm (warmups), Sales stop at 5:15pm Nov to April (Hotdogs/Hamburgs) 4 to 5:30pm pool area
Aug 2nd (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast
Aug 7th
Women’s Club (11 am Summer Salad luncheon)
(Wed)
9am (Smitty’s)
Aug 7th (Wed)
Bingo (vacation)
Aug 14th (Wed)
Bingo (vacation)
Aug 16th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
Aug 21st (Wed)
Bingo back from vacation and (re-open)
“For details of all events please see the page inserts included in this
newsletter” .
Answer to riddle on page 3 is
(Ice)