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The Grand Valley Grapevine Official Monthly Newsletter of Grand Valley G.V.H.A. 8146 Mill Springs, New Port Richey, FL 34653 August 2018 Editor: Connie Cote 727/741-5853 Email: conniec16@tampabay.rr.com Brenda Brady, Park Manager 727-243-5336 Emergency Number

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT This will be a brief message. The Board is on hiatus until September, so there isn’t much to report.

In accordance with our By-Laws, the Board met to form a Nomination Committee and an Election Committee. We currently have an Election Committee in place and are working on forming the Nomination Committee. More information regarding elections will be in the September message of the Grapevine. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

FROM THE EDITOR

PLEASE NOTE URGENT! WE NEED A PERMANENT BLOCK CAPTAIN FOR MILL SPRINGS AND GETTYSBURG. PLEASE VOLUNTEER conniec16@tampabay.rr.com.

Denise Kingsbury, President

NORTHBAY HOSPITAL'S VAN SERVICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS NorthBay Hospital provides much needed service for the community. HealthRide van transportation offers free rides, provided by volunteers, to and from medical appointments as long as it is a BayCare facility and/ or physician. Volunteers needed for driving or navigating in our HealthRide van. If you and a friend or spouse have 4 hours a week to spare, our van program would be a great way to spend some time giving back to the community. For information, contact Liz Guarino, Volunteer Coordinator at (727) 841-4623. We need you to keep this service running.

This is a FREE service that some of our residents might need.

All items must be given to Connie by the 20th of the month. ALL NEWSLETTERS WILL BE HAND DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME. They can be emailed to snowbirds if you let me know when you leave and when you are to return. If you prefer a mailed copy, just provide self addressed and stamped envelopes for the months you will be away.

FROM MANAGEMENT Grand Valley now has animal traps available to our residents. They can be picked up at the office by providing a $20 deposit that will be returned when trap is returned.

Brenda Brady, Park Manager

LADIES LUNCHEON 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.

Our next Ladies Luncheon will be August 14th at 1pm at Beef O’Bradys on Main St. Please see the sign up sheet in the clubhouse. Questions? Call Toni Amundson at 727/844-3650

SUNDAY BRUNCH

BEAD CLASS Laura’s Beads will be teaching a class on bead making. We will be making a bracelet. If you’ve never attended a class at Laura’s, the first class is FREE. Supplies to make the bracelet will cost between $15 and $20. Save money by sharing supplies. There is room for 6 to 10 students. See the sign up sheet in the clubhouse. Deadline to sign up is July 1st. Thank you, Patty Pickles, for getting us started with this project.

EUCHRE RESULTS Thursdays 7pm Everyone Welcome!

7/19

1) 2)

Ed Nadeau Ruth Bousquet/Ann Petrone

7/12

1) 2)

Mark Nelson Ed Nadeau

7/5

Cancelled

6/28

1) 2)

Cathy Messina Ed Nadeau

6/21

1) 2)

Donna Parker Pauline Nelson/Mark Nelson

Everyone is welcome.

Come to Sunday Brunch on August 12th at 10am at the pavilion.

Bring a breakfast item to share. Visit with your friends and neighbors. Stay as long as you want. Hope to see you there.

GRAND VALLEY FACEBOOK PAGE Did you know we have a FACEBOOK page? You must ask to be a member. You must be a resident of Grand Valley. Just check it out, ask to be a member and Voila! All news pertinent only to Grand Valley residents are at your fingertips. See you

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AUGUST 18TH 2PM FREE TO MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING $3 NON-MEMBERS AND GUESTS CUT OFF DATE 8/14

4:30PM

EVERYONE MUST HAVE A TICKET

GRAND VALLEY CRAFT SHOW

Bingo is taking a short vacation. The next Bingo will be September 11th. Hope to see you all then. Peggy Madison WITH SYMPATHY Our sympathies were sent Marilyn Hobbie at the passing of her sister-in-law Barbara Hobbie.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE July is slipping by. We had good attendance at the July 4th cookout. The hot dogs and hamburgers cooked by Volunteer Chef, Jim McKenna, were delicious. The assortment of dishes to pass were outstanding. We have a lot of good cooks in Grand Valley. The heat has been oppressive and on August 18 we invite you to take a break from the heat and enjoy ICE CREAM on the HOA. We will be dishing the ice cream at 2pm. Tickets are free and you can get them from the office. If you bring guests, the cost is $3 per person. Looking on to September, we will celebrate Labor Day 9/3/18 with a (Publix) Chicken Dinner and watermelon.

The cost is $4 per person beginning at 5pm. Bring your favorite dish to share, beverage and your table settings. In the past we’ve put up a list in the clubhouse, but find that most don’t let us know what they’re bringing. Just bring something that goes with chicken or your favorite dessert. Tickets will be available from Ed, JoAnn or the office. Gearing up to October, get out your German attire and join us for beer, brats, and pretzels for Octoberfest music. Stay tuned for Thanksgiving Dinner plans.

Grand Valley will be hosting a Craft Show on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in the clubhouse from 10am to 3pm. Vendors/Crafters are needed. If you are a Grand Valley resident, space rental is $20.00. Non Grand Valley resident crafters, space rental is $30.00. Your friends and family are welcome to participate in our Craft Show. Any Grand Valley group of crafters wanting space, please contact me for further information. Items must be handmade, no commercial items. Weather permitting, outside space will be available as well at the same price. There are so many talented crafters in our community! This is an opportunity to showcase and sell your beautiful crafts. Please contact me for an application. All applications must be received by September 8, 2018. There will also be a bake sale. So, calling all you bakers out there, start planning on baking your delicious items to be sold at the craft show. We are in need of volunteers to run the bake sale. Please contact me to volunteer. We will also have food available for purchase. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda, and water. Sallie Goodrow has volunteered to run the kitchen. Sallie is in need of volunteers to assist her. I need volunteers to help coordinate the craft show. Please contact me to volunteer for an application or for any questions. Jim and June Craig have volunteered to manage the Raffle Table. Ed and JoAnn Nadeau have volunteered to manage the Bake Sale table.

Thank you very much to all for volunteering to help. I am still in need of volunteers to help set up the Craft Show.

Please call me. Grand Valley Crafters, please get your applications in as soon as possible. I want to make sure we have room for everyone. For further information and an application, please call me, Suzie Evens, at 815/545-3497.

Looking forward to a lot of participation.

LINE DANCING Thursdays, 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.

QUILTING Great work from our “Quilting Ladies”. Many thanks to Judy Ingalls, our wonderful and patient teacher, Newcomers always welcome. Come join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 in the clubhouse.

Check out what they are creating for Christmas.

The first book for Book Club will Be “Two By Two, by Nicholas Sparks. I found it at Publix for $8.99. We will plan our first meeting after everyone has the book.

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.

Come one, come all! Join us for “A Gathering” at the pool and pavilion Tuesdays at 2pm. Bring your favorite beverage and a snack to share.

PICTURES WANTED If you take pictures at any of our events please email them to conniec16@tampabay.rr.com.

FYI: FEEDING BIRDS On several occasions, there have been full loaves of

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

Artisan bread and regular bread dumped in the Reserve. One resident was kind enough to properly dispose of the stale bread before wildlife could consume it. According to the Humane Society, bread serves no nutritional value for birds. Moldy bread can harm them. Baby birds will more likely end up malnourished without the proper plant nutrients they need to grow. This can cause waterfowl to develop a condition known as “angel wing”, an incurable wing deformity which usually renders them flightless. If you

Steve & Susan Timoney 8148 Monitor Dr. 727/267-6950

feel the need to feed the birds, other than birdseed, PLAIN popcorn is perfectly acceptable although the Humane Society discourages it. Birdseed is best.

LEMON POPPY SEED COOKIES 1 16.5oz Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough 2 T Grated Lemon Peel 2 Tsp Poppy Seeds 1 Cup Powdered Sugar 1—2 tsp lemon juice 350 Oven...Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, crumble cookie dough.

Add lemon peel and poppy seed and mix well.

Shape in 1” balls and Bake 9-12 minutes till golden. Cool on wire rack. Mix powdered sugar and 1 tsp lemon juice, stir well and add more lemon juice till drizzle consistency.

Drizzle over cookies and allow 15 minutes to set.

Steve & Theresa Koplas 8090 Rocky Rd. 716/361-8931

Cards were sent to Marilyn Stascieczko, Doris Rutherford, Jeanne Robicheau, and Carol McKenna.

SHUFFLEBOARD Come and join your neighbors for a fun game of shuffleboard. We meet each and every Friday at 9:30 am and Sunday at 7 pm. Equipment is pro vided and we’ll “show you the ropes”. if you haven't played in the past.

“AS THEY COME HOME”

By Roger Robicheau 2018

In Vietnam, they served for us Upon return, unseen solace As they came home, their welcome hid How could this be, for all they did Such pain was felt, away from war It came right here, within their shore Full thankfulness, could have been shown But anger ruled, how it had grown.

Yet those who dodged, were pardoned—all Unlike our troops, many did fall.

For those who died, so many cried A loved one’s loss, can never hide.

The brave ones then, support those now Great Americans, understanding how!

Do pray to God, from this day forth For those who stand, between each Fourth This country stays—because of them This fact adhere—cast off mayhem.

Someone photo bombed, silly girl.

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

Please don’t forget to save your soda tops, beer tops, or any flip top from cans, even cat food cans. Each and every top matters. Just give them to Al Krueger at 8045 Monitor Dr or drop them off in the office.

Play poker every Wednesday night. Now instead of $10.00 for a buy in, it will now be $5.

Come play! It will still be 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. If you questions call Frank Messina, 848-9071.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION & USED BATTERIES

Please continue to give them to Gene Brooks to support Jacob’s school. Thanks to all who have supported Jacob in this endeavor.

BUNCO There will be NO BUNCO in August. See you September 10th.

SO EASY LEMON BARS 1 16.5oz Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough 4

Eggs

1 1/2 Cups Sugar 2 TBSP Flour 2 TBSP Soft Butter 1/3 cup lemon juice 1-2 tsp Powdered Sugar 350 degrees 9” x 13” ungreased pan.

Press dough into bottom of pan. Bake 15-20 minutes till light brown. In a large bowl, whisk eggs.

Blend in sugar, flour and beat till blended. Add lemon juice. Pour over crust. Bake 20-30 minutes or till edges have browned. Cool 30 inutes.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serves 36 If you have a recipe to share send it to conniec16@tampabay.rr.com.

WATER AEROBICS Judy Ingalls has started teaching water aerobics on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9:30 am. This is open to both men and women. She looks forward to seeing you there.

8/4

Barb Bell

8/4

Carol Livezey

8/8

Barbara Stierle

8/9

Susan Chafin

8/9

Gary DeGiorgio

8/9

Laurel Keser

8/10

Kathleen Taylor

8/11

Charlene Peterson

8/13

Al Krueger

8/15

Rod Warren

8/16

Gloria McAffee

8/17

Cecil Wright

8/18

Dorothy Bradford

8/18

Ralph Izzo

8/19

Art Hanson

8/19

Joan Meagher

8/21

George Mulvey

8/22

Jim Fitzgerald

8/25

Orville Schlichting

8/27

Jan Schneider

8/29

Fred MacDonald

8/30

Helen Wright

8/31

June Craig

GVROCKS A group of Grand Valley neighbors are getting together from 11am—1pm every Thursday morning to spread cheer and paint rocks to leave around our town and beyond. We have paint, brushes and rocks to share till you get a few supplies you may need.

So come join us...Join the “NPR Rocks” group on Facebook. It’s so much fun watching people finding rocks and seeing a smile on their face. Might just change someone’s day for the better..isn’t that why we are here on this earth, to make our days good and to share that goodness with others! Rock On!

8/1/08

Charlie & Barbara Phillips

8/1/78

Orville & Sue Schlichting

8/4/95

Jerry & Kim Flynn

8/6/66

Tom & Chris Butler

8/8/81

Jim & Carol McKenna

8/10/63

Bob & Helen Wright

8/12/67

Rich & Audrey LeLievre

8/20/77

Roger & Jeanne Robicheau

8/21/56

Marvin & Barbara Page

8/27/05

Rick & Jan Schneider