The Grand Valley Grapevine Official Monthly Newsletter of Grand Valley G.V.H.A. 8146 Mill Springs, New Port Richey, FL 34653 April 2019 Editor: Connie Cote 727/741-5853 Email: conniec16@tampabay.rr.com Brenda Brady, Park Manager 727-243-5336 Emergency Number
FROM MANAGEMENT Found: Pair of sandals left at pool, claim in office. Security FYI: Keep your auto key fob with you and next to your bed. If you fall or feel threatened just push the panic button to bring your situation to the attention of others. Someone will hear it and come to your aid. When having an event in your home, have all visiting vehicles park on one side of the street to allow emergency vehicles access in the event of an emergency.
FROM THE EDITOR ALL ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CONNIE COTE NO LATER THAN THE 20TH OF EACH MONTH. NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE.
GENERAL MEETING The next General Meeting will be Monday April lst at 7pm. Please plan to attend. We hope to see you all there. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
We would like to thank all of the people who have helped us, made yummy food, sent cards and visited us since our accident. It’s going to be a long haul. Al & Dorothy Krueger
STILL NEED MODELS FOR THE APRIL 7TH FASHION SHOW. CALL CONNIE AT 727/7415853.. CLOTHING PROVIDED BY BONWORTH ON LITTLE RD.. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. NO NEED FOR TICKETS. MODELS NEED TO GO TO BONWORTH ON THE WEEK BEFORE TO CHOOSE THE OUTFITS THEY WANT TO MODEL.
DIRECTORY CHANGE Marilyn Stascieczko 727/389-3773
An Old Wooden Chair An old wooden chair, out on the porch Shaded by trees, the sun couldn’t scorch A child loved to play, not far away When tired this chair, was where to stay If weather turned bad, as sometimes it would The young one would sit, those arms felt good This haven of rest, always was there Like a mother in charge, always took care
CARDS MAKING/PAPER CRAFTING This group meets every Wednesday from 1 to 3pm in the clubhouse. All crafters are welcome, from beginners to more advanced. If you have always thought you would like to give card making a try, but don't know where to begin, or having been doing this on your own for years, we would love for you to come and join us. If you have any question about what we do, call Carol McKenna at 973-479-2673.
As the years passed, the chair bore no change But the small one did grow, adding new range How quickly through high school, time fled by And the child from that chair, said good-bye Off to the service, such great pride did show Protector of freedom, youthful brave glow A loved one of course, now guards this chair Holding fond memories, each one so dear With prayers to God, dear mother does wait Till her brave one's home safe, a want so great That now empty chair, shaded by trees If it could just talk, starting with "Please..
Roger J. Robicheau
QUILTING Judy Ingalls teaches you to make quilts. It’s fun, it’s relaxing! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 am in the clubhouse. Come find out the latest project.
LINE DANCING Tuesdays, at 1:15pm for steps, class is 1:30 to 2:30. Cost is $3.00 per person. For further information please call Deb Alach at 727-808-0807. Come join the fun of line dancing.
Welcome Beth Staltare 8135 Mill Springs 978/944-6666
Shuffleboard every Friday at 9:30am. Fun, Exercise and Friends. Come on out and join us.
Don’t miss out on the fun. Roll on over to the clubhouse, there's no time to spare. We're having a Wii Bowling Tournament--and we want you there! Get your bowling arm ready, it's time to come and play! Now don't forget to bring your beverage and snacks. Be ready to cheer and laugh....So strike or spare Wii don't care, just a night for our neighbors to share! The 4th Monday of every month. Bette MacDonald, 860/604-0032
With Deepest Sympathy To the family of Ann Augusta and also to Greg Cornell at the passing of his brother.
Cards were sent to Lee Taylor, Ed Nadeau and Andy Cornog.
OPEN LETTER TO ALL OF GRAND VALLEY
EUCHRE February 28th 1st:
Ed Nadeau
2nd
Mark Nelson
March 7th 1st
Rich LeLievre
2nd
Mark Nelson
March 14th 1st
Rich LeLievre
2nd
Kathy Messina
We were up to four tables, but still have room for many more players.
IF YOU HAVEN’T PICKED UP YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARDS GET THEM FROM CONNIE IN THE OFFICE
Eight years ago a group of neighbors got together and had a cul-de-sac party. Now, with all the new residents, since that time, we have decided to have another get together. Mark your calendar for April 14th at 4pm in the Cedar Creek cul-de-sac west of Constitution. Bring your favorite meat to cook, your beverage, a dish to share and chairs. Grills we be provided for your use (cook your own). Come join us in the cul-de-sac. Harold & Toni Amundson, Ray & Peggy Madison, Ed & Jo Ann Nadeau, Barney & Patricia Pavlica, Rich & Colleen Peck and Phil & Mary Jane Reed.
POKER Don’t forget to save your can tabs. Give them to Al Krueger at 8045 Monitor Dr. or leave them with Judy in the office.
DIRECTORY CHANGES
Play poker every Wednesday night Come play! It is Co-Ed and all games will be played straight and wild cards. We meet every Wednesday at 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm. So all you poker players, come and join us and have a good time.
Omit Ann Augusta
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION & USED BATTERIES Please give them to Gene Brooks to support Emerson’s school. Due to the generosity of Grand Valley residents, Jacob turned in $33.60 worth of box tops last year. Thanks to all.
BUNCO Open to all residents and their guests. We hope to see you all on Monday, March 11th at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $5 Be prepared to laugh and have a good time. Prizes awarded. Bring your own beverage.
Aches and pains are here to stay, they seem to change day by day. As the body starts to slow, you can’t be young, weak or prissy. GETTING OLD IS NOT FOR SISSIES!!!
LADIES LUNCHEON Our next Ladies Luncheon will be April 9th at 1pm at Rossi’s (behind McDonalds) at Rowan & SR54. Please see the sign up sheet in the clubhouse. Questions? Call Connie Cote 727 -741-5853.
THURSDAY MEANS MUSIC! Don’t forget! Thursday Music at the home of Frank and Ollie Parnell, 8141 Bull Run, each and every Thursday at 1pm. Everyone is welcome.
APRIL
APRIL 4/4
Carol McKenna
4/3/62
Andy & Lynn Cornog
4/4
Kevin Vines
4/14/16
Joe & Arlene Michaud
4/4
Linda Warren
4/21/62
Al & Barbara Hirsch
4/9
Phil Corbin
4/23/82
Harold & Toni Amundson
4/9
Judy Helfrich
4/23/05
Ernie & Cissy Warren
4/9
Jim Wood
4/24/65
Phil & Connie Cote
4/10
Don Fisher
4/10
Jeanne Warmerdam
4/12
Bill Stevens
4/14
Karen Miles
4/15
Annette Gill
4/15
Evelyn Adams
4/16
Lindalee Dutremble
4/16
Diane Katchusky
4/16
Beverly Murphy
4/16
Patricia Pavlica
4/26
Jean Robicheau
4/18
Georgia Gola
4/19
Sue Terpening
4/22
Patricia Houilan
4/22
John Kolmenen
Don’t forget Bingo at Grand Valley We play the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Be at the clubhouse by 6:45pm to purchase your cards at a cost of $1.00 each. Eleven games are played. Prize money depends on the number of players and cards sold. More Players? Higher Prize money! Last week we had sixteen players with $93.00 prize money given out. Come take a chance to win for yourself.
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Sunday
7 Fashion Show 2pm Shuffleboard 7pm
14 Neighbors Get Together 4pm
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Friday
2019 4 Music Time 1pm
Thursday
APRIL 3 Water Aerobics 9:30
Poker Club 1pm
Wednesday
Quilting 9:30
Euchre 7pm
Tuesday 2 Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
Monday 1 Water Aerobics 9:30 Line Dancing 1:30pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
Poker 1pm Co-Ed Poker 6pm
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TRASH
Pavilion Gathering 2 pm
11 Music Time 1pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
Rummikube 12:30 pm
10 Water Aerobics 9:30
Euchre 7pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
Hand & Foot 1:30pm General Meeting 7pm
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Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
TRASH 8 Water Aerobics 9:30 Line Dancing 1:30pm
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
Quilting 9:30
Poker 1pm Ladies Lunch 1pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
18 Music Time 1pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
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Rummikube 12:30 pm
Poker Club 1pm
Hand & Foot 1:30pm Pavilion Gathering 2 pm
17 Water Aerobics 9:30
Euchre 7pm
TRASH
Bunco 7pm
16 Quilting 9:30
Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
Bingo 6:45pm
15
Line Dancing 1:30pm
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
Water Aerobics 9:30
Poker 1pm
Pavilion Gathering 2 pm
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Poker Club 1pm
Hand & Foot 1:30pm
25 Music Time 1pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
Rummikube 12:30 pm
24 Water Aerobics 9:30
Euchre 7pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
23 Quilting 9:30
Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
TRASH
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Line Dancing 1:30pm
Shuffleboard 7pm Board Meeting 7pm TRASH 21 Poker 1pm
Water Aerobics 9:30
Shuffleboard 7pm
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
Rummikube 1 pm
Poker Club 12:30pm
Pavilion Gathering 2 pm
TRASH
Hand & Foot 1:30pm
Pool Party 2 pm
Line Dancing 1:30pm
30 Quilting 9:30
Cards 3-13 7pm
Water Aerobics
Bingo 6:45pm
29 22 9:30
WII 7pm
28 Shuffleboard 7pm
Poker 1pm Hand & Foot 1:30pm
Saturday
6 Pot luck 5pm
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