Southfork News “FOR THE RESIDENTS, BY THE RESIDENTS” Have a great month!
September 2019 September 8th, 2019 “Grandparents Day”
Grandparents are amongst the most wonderful relations in the life of every person. They give unconditional love and care to their grandchildren, which never fade with the passage of time.
We can feel the warmth and affection of our grandparents when they embrace us. The innate and undying love can be clearly reflected through their eyes. They are the ones who are responsible for passing on wisdom, values, and principles, from generation to generation, to help the youngsters lead a better and more fulfilling life.
To honor such grateful people, the United States has declared the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. This day is celebrated nationwide to honor grandparents and convey your heartiest feelings and emotions towards them.
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.
Sally Cooper
Linda Brown
Harold Resh
Karen Sierakowski
Bill Steding
Get Well Wishes To All!
In Memoriam Tom Grandy
Resident passed away Our condolences to the family and friends!
New Residents Gary Fania & Nancy A Jones
10949 Tumbleweed Dr
Janet Moore
38802 Bronco Dr Welcome to our Community of Southfork!
Wedding
Anniversaries
Sept 2nd
Marvin & Mary Jo Dye
Sept 6th
Earl & Linda Baiie
Sept 12
Donald & Suzzane Webb
Sept 16th
Bob & Melissa Dougherty
Sept 19th
Ron & Mary White
Sept 20th
Jack & Kitty Belesky
______________________________________________________________________________ Riddle of the Month
Who always enjoys poor health? Who am I?
September Birthdays
Eleanor Dickerson
Kathy Harmon
Alan Jordan
Herb Goltz
Bob Lynch
Ana Badillo
Jim Leaney
Lora Clowes
Phyllis Goodlad
Nancy Steding
Donna Ivey
Glenn Bulger
Shera Lemley
Kenneth Stevens
Steven Sherlock
Bill LAForest
Harry Gerrish
Janet Lehman
Carol Sanborn
Chery Stilphen
Paulette Kaler
Susan Kerschner
Linda Kelly
Carol Melia
Kathleen Garner
Donnie Beckett
Phyllis Fisher
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.
HELLO SOUTHFORK SEPTEMBER
2019
I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH EVERY ONE. WE ARE DOING THE BEST WE CAN. THIS GETTING OLDER IS NOT FUN SOMETIMES. BUT WE STILL GET UP ON THE GREEN SIDE OF THE GRASS. WE KEEP THE DOCTORS AND THE PHARMACY BUSY. THAT IS ENOUGH ABOUT THAT. THE CALENDAR SAYS FALL IS ALL MOST HERE HOW CAN WE TELL IT HERE IN FLORIDA? WE ARE IN THE PEAKE OF THE HEAT AND HURRICANE SEASON. BUT WE MUST LOVE IT NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE RETIRE AND MOVE NORTH . THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF THE FALL WILL BE SEPT. 16 TH AT 9 AM AND WILL CONTINUE EVERY THIRD MONDAY UNTIL MAY. THE FIRST H O A MEETING WILL BE NOV.25 TH AT 9 AM . WE WILL BE TAKING NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. SO HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR A OFFICE OR DIRECTOR. WE NEED NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY AND TWO DIRECTORS. KEEP THE A. C. ON AND MAKE A NEW FRIEND.
TOM.
Southfork Women’s Club
Our August 7, the “Women’s Club Salad Luncheon” had a great turn out with 23 members and one visitor in attendance. As always, there was more than enough food to enjoy, along with one guess prize, five door prizes and a 50/50. Our collection of ruled paper and folders for the Dade City Schools was over the top, we cannot thank everyone enough for their generosity. During the meeting three topics were brought up for discussion. The first topic, “Activities Committee” was never voted on along with duties and how many members should be on the committee. At our November meeting when most of our members are back this will be discussed and voted on. The second topic, “Women’s Club History/Photo Books” which were kept up by Carol Whitbeck. We would like to keep the books going and a volunteer or team to keep the history is needed and someone to take pictures would help with this record keeping. Final topic, “Southfork Women’s Club Cookbook”, we have several recipes from the Soup/Chili Supper and are looking for different recipes for input that our resident cooks would like to share in this projected cookbook. Submission of recipes can be given to any of our officers. Wednesday, September 4, the Women’s Club will be going to IHOP for lunch at 11:00 a.m. There will be several door prizes raffled off at the luncheon. There is a sheet-up sheet in the Clubhouse. Marcia Alexander and Jackie Morgano
Womens Club Summer Salad Luncheon Aug 7, 2019
WOMEN’S CLUB ANNUAL BAZAAR It is that time of year already when the planning for the Annual Bazaar gets into full swing. This year it will be held on Saturday, November 16, from 9 AM to 1PM. Last year’s Bazaar was a huge success. With your support we earned a record amount to donate to various charities in the Dade City area. I am asking for your help again this year so we can break that record! Thank you to the many members of the Women’s club who have already stepped up to chair different areas of the Bazaar. We already have most of the craft tables filled. So far we have three new craft vendors this year. If you are interested in getting a table, please contact me or sign up in the clubhouse as soon as possible. I have a waiting list of vendors from outside, so the cutoff for residents to book a table is October 2. The payment of $5 for your table needs to be paid by that date. We will once again be having the basket raffle as that is very popular. Ladies please start planning a theme for your baskets. There were 13 baskets donated last year, let’s try to fill a few more this year. Consider getting together with friends to fill one. I have a few empty baskets available at my house, or pick up one at a thrift shop. We had many wonderful items donated last year to our first Silent Auction. We will be holding that again this year in the library. We are looking for donations of handcrafted items, or anything you have that is in excellent shape. We have a few people who have volunteered their time to go out into the community and solicit items and gift cards from local businesses. If you frequent a business that you think might be willing to donate something, please contact me to get a letter from the Women’s Club to present to them. Your help in getting a wide variety of items will make this event a great success! Donations can be dropped off at my house or brought to the Women’s Club meetings. Submitted by: Susan Kerschner, Bazaar Chairperson 803-968-6028
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!!!!!
Ed Bellnier Family My family and I would like to thank you for your prayers, calls, food donations, cards and kindness as my family and I mourn the loss of my husband Ed Bellnier. Ed's memory will live on in the stories that we share about him and the jokes that we retell that he told us. I look forward to thanking you face to face when I see those of you who were not here at Southfork at that time. I am forever grateful for our friends at Southfork. Thank you, Katie Bellnier & family
Dear Southfork Neighbors, We want to thank you for all your prayers, thoughts, cards and inquiries during my failed heart surgery, two strokes and 60 days in rehab. We are so lucky to live here in this great community. Thank you again, Harold Resh & Donna H.
Thomas A. Grandy Family 09/1219/34 --> 07/25/2019
The family of Tom Grandy thank the very kind Southfork residents for expressions of sympathy and prayers in his passing. Tom was a wonderful husband (married almost 63 years), Father and Grandpa and he is greatly missed. Thank you all . . .
Doris, Paul, David, Patricia, Masha & Christina
DOUBLE PINOCHLE Tuesday Evenings 6pm @Clubhouse
Is there anyone interested in playing Double Pinochle? There has been a change of plan since the last newsletter was sent out. This game is for all men and women of the community and the general feedback is that this is the game everyone wants to play. So we are honoring all those wishes. There are rules that 4, 5 or 6 people can play. Tables of 4 are the usual but we will accommodate all who want to play and no one will be turned away. If possible all who want to play try and be at the clubhouse by 5:30 to 5:45pm so we can get a count of how many will be playing and we start at 6pm. If you have any friends outside of Southfork, feel free to invite them. For years we had played this game at the clubhouse and it was a lot of fun and it was decided to try again. Day and time picked because there are so many other games during the week and Tuesdays seem to be the best day to try. Let’s get started and by the time the snowbirds arrive you will already be pro’s with more fun to be had. We need some double deck cards if a lot are interested with no “9’s”
Neighbor Watch Alert
Just a word to the wise………………Do you have a “ watch code” with your neighbors in case of an emergency? This is especially for those that live alone and a sort of a “watch out for one another”. A suggestion would be for each neighbor to observe in case any of you need help and this goes for all residents. If you have a certain window that has a blind you close at dark and open in the morning when you awake……………well let your neighbor know that if it Is not opened by a certain time in the morning to immediately call you to make sure everything is okay. Make a plan as to whom your neighbor should call if this should happen. Should they be able to enter your home or should 911 be called? It has been noted that many who live alone do not wear a “life alert” so that emergency can be called immediately if help is needed. There are many here in Southfork who do not interact with neighbors and if it looks like no one is moving around and their car is still in the driveway, it could mean trouble. So as a word to the wise…….start an emergency action code to avoid any problems that can be avoided. Thanks, Phyllis
Monday Morning Coffee Hour 8:00am to 9am
Starting on Monday September 9th, 2019 , Coffee hour is back from vacation with Tom Robinson & Bill Laforest starting it off. 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. Come and join your friends and neighbors for a cup of good brewing coffee. In order to keep the weekly coffee hour active we need help. If we get enough people to help on Mondays, each person helping would only be scheduled at least once a month. So you guys, please get together and double up and help us out. We will train you and losing Tom Grandy and Marvin Dye who is not coming back and that leaves a big hole in helpers. Thanks so much, Bob & Donna Elder
Southfork Resident Emergency Backup Contacts This form is to be used by all residents as a back up emergency listing in cases of Illness’s, death or some major crisis that you need help with and kept on file with Phyllis Grossi. This information will not be shared and will be kept by Phyllis Grossi who keeps a listing of backup’s to call in cases of any emergency. This information is especially needed for after hours or on weekends. Phyllis already has a majority of backup listings, so use this form to make changes, additions or deletions. Also, it would be handy to list any neighbor or friend who may have a key to your home for emergency’s. pkaygrossi@aim.com or 11150 Mesquite Dr Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Spouse/Friend _______________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________ Cell Phone _________________________________ Phone/Spouse/Friend ________________________________________________________________ Email Address __________________________________________________________________ Email Spouse./Freind ______________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact ________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact _______________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________________________________
Name of neighbor Contact _______________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________________________
Hello to all New Residents
Visitors/Potential/New Buyers to this area of Florida are often surprised as they drive through and are waved to by people they don’t know. Many think they are being mistaken for someone else and those from large cities simply don’t know what to think. Waving or throwing up your hand to passing cars or walkers is just not done in most places but here in the Southfork it’s a way to say hello to friends, neighbors and strangers. It’s a throwback to a “simpler era” when people passed on wagons, threw up hands and more often than not, stopped and talked a spell. Isn’t it wonderful in these turbulent times that people still take time to wave and to say hello with their hands as they pass by on the streets. I guess it’s because we’re a small community and time hasn’t drawn us into a headlong race for the next moment before this one’s over. But I’m sure it’s also due, in part, to the fact that here people still take time to say hello and how are you doing and to let you all know we live in the best and most friendly community. These phrases may be clichés in some places but they still have a meaning and purpose; to acknowledge and say, “Good to see you” to friends/neighbors whether you know them or not. I’m proud to live in a place where people are friendly and take time to say hello, even if it’s only an index finger raised over the steering wheel of a passing car, or a walk past a neighbor’s home. It’s an old fashioned hello and one I really appreciate, so when walking through Southfork and someone waves to you, it is their way of saying “Hi and how are you” and “Welcome” and “WAVE BACK”.
SOLICITORS
No solicitors are allowed in this community whether it be selling of newspaper or otherwise. 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!!!!!
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
Monday:
Dominoes @1pm
Coffee Hour @8:00am
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm
Water Aerobics 11AM
“Alley” Board game, cardroom @6pm
TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) @10am
MEN’S poker, clubhouse hall 6pm
Hand & Foot card game 6pm Euchre @6pm
Friday: Curbside Trash pickup
Tuesday:
(Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
Curbside Trash pickup (Fall/Winter) Men’s shuffleboard @1pm
Saturday:
Sequence @1pm
Community Weigh to Go Support group @9am
(Fall/Winter) Ladies Shuffleboard @3pm Knit & Crochet @2:30pm
Game “65” 6pm Water Aerobics 11AM
Double Pinochle @6pm
Wednesday:
Office Hours st
rd
Recyling pickup every 1 & 3 Wednesday
Mon thru Thursday 9am to 3:30pm Quilting @9am
Friday 9am to 1pm 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
Sept 2nd
(Mon)
Labor Day Potluck at 5pm @clubhouse
Sept 4th (Wed)
Women’s Club
11am @ IHOP
Sept 6th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast
Sept 9th (Mon)
Monday morning coffee back from vacation 8am
Sept 16th (Mon)
HOA Board Members Meeting 9am
Sept 20th (Fri)
Men’s Breakfast 9am (Smitty’s)
9am (Smitty’s)
“For details of all events please see the page inserts included in this
newsletter” .
Answer to riddle on page 3 is
(A Doctor)