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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 December 2017 Page 1 of 16 Editor: Connie Cote 727/741-5853 Email: conniec16@tampabay.rr.com Brenda Brady, Park Manager 727-243-5336 Emergency Number

IMPORTANT 2018 DUES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31ST. GENE BROOKS WILL BE IN THE CLUBHOUSE 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 AND 12/28 FROM 9AM TO 11AM TO COLLECT THEM. BRING YOUR CARD TO BE PUNCHED. FROM THE PRESIDENT I would like to thank everyone for letting me be your Association President for the last year. It has been an honor and a pleasure. It is my sincere hope that all will continue as it has. I’d like to congratulate Dan, Denise, Gene and Tom for their being elected to the Board for the next two years and wish them all success. I want to remind everyone to please have your 2018 dues paid before December 31st. Let’s give Gene a break and not have him taking dues all year. If you have enjoyed having the Farmer’s Market in the park, we need to support them as much as we can. Pete, the proprietor, said that this is his favorite park, but that he is losing money and may be forced to find an alternative place to go.

My wife, Pam, and I have thoroughly enjoyed cooking hot dogs on Friday and will miss day to day life in Grand Valley. We wish everyone very Happy Holidays. Terry Morrow

FROM THE EDITOR All items must be given to Connie by the 20th of the month. NEWSLETTERS ARE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL EMAIL CONNIE AT conniec16@tampabay.rr.com for email delivery. Block Captains will deliver all others to the home.

FROM MANAGEMENT The Heiler family wishes each and every one of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please obey the STOP signs and park your vehicles in your driveways and leave the spaces at the clubhouse open for events. There will be no trash pick up 12/25 or 1/1/18.

MEET N’ GREET All residents are invited. Join us for donuts and coffee the

first Saturday of each month at 9am. We will continue this until our Pancake Breakfast resumes. Meet your new neighbors or just enjoy a great conversation with everyone.

GVHA 2018 BOARD President– Denise Kingsbury Vice-President - Dan Bell Secretary - Donna Hanson Treasurer - Gene Brooks Director - Carol McKenna

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.

Director - Angelo Petrone Director - Tom Ingalls

It’s time for Euchre again. We need players every Thursday at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. If interested in playing, call Rich LeLievre at 727-846-8973.

FOR SALE

Judy Ingalls with two of her beautiful quilts. You too, could make one this beautiful. It’s fun, it’s relaxing!

See the Sign Up Sheet in clubhouse.

Call Nancy Linam to see before coming.

727-848-7176 Tan Leather Lazy Boy Rocker Recliner $150, Corner computer desk $25, White wicker Bedroom furniture i.e. Dresser & Mirror $50, Headboard & Frame w/mattress $75, night stand $25, Chest $20, Corner 5ft Shelf $35, TV stand $25. CDs $2 and DVDs $2.50. Dining room table, hutch and 4 chairs with custom pad and leaf (black lacquer) $225.

Glass top w/wrought iron legs coffee table $50.

Matching end table $35. Green floral w cane wood sofa. Oak Nightstand (needs loving) $10, Multipurpose/craft tables 2.5 x 4 $5 each, table top electric grill w/rotisserie (used once) $45, Wicker patio furniture i.e table, 4 chairs w/ pads, stool w/pad and 2 small end tables $50. Round white cane glass stop end table $10, White wicker rocker w/pad $35. 2 wrought iron plant shelves $15 each, 2 small wrought iron plant stands $12 each.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME. FLOWER BED BRICKS. JUST COME AND GET THEM FROM BEHIND MY HOUSE 8110 MONITOR. Call Bunnie at 727-237-2384

There is a sign up sheet in the clubhouse if you’re interesting in learning to line dance Thursday at 4pm. It’s fun and a great way to exercise. Rich Lelievre

SOCIAL COMMITTEE November was a very busy month. Three major events took place and two were well attended. The music by the Voices was exceptional with lots of interest in having them return in the future. December 16th at 5pm, Rich’s Roast Beef Dinner returns. This has always been one of our best events. Afterwards, At Large, another of our favorite groups will provide music, The cost is $10pp.

The cost is up from our usual to cover extra grocery costs plus entertainment. Tickets are available from Jo Ann & Ed Nadeau or the office. The cut off date is December 13th to allow for shopping. On December 23rd at 6pm there will be a Christmas cookie, hot chocolate and coffee evening. Please bring your favorite cookies to share.

Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided. We will get in the Christmas mood by singing our favorite carols. No tickets are necessary. New Year’s Eve will be our “House Party”. Please bring your favorite hors d’oeurves to share with your neighbors. Music will be provided by Ed and start at 9pm, ending early next year. Tickets are $5pp and available from Jo Ann & Ed Nadeau or the office. All monies will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Maybe our little financial assistance will help make someone’s child or grandchild have a good life.

January will bring us a new type of entertainment. We have booked Dale Anderson, a professional ventriloquist, to provide us with an hour and forty-five minutes of entertainment. The Social Committee has decided to have a spaghetti dinner at 5pm. Watch for more information in the future. Congratulations to Tom Ingalls, Dottie Brooks, and June Craig. They won door prizes. Connie Cote and Rich LeLievre won the donation drawing (Rich donated his back to the GVHA).

Shuffleboard every Friday am at 9:30am.

Fun, Exercise and Friends. Come on out and join us.

The Halloween party at Madison Point asked “OUR” Carmen Agusta to be the bongo player.

Great Job Carmen! We miss you.

Maxine Kolmonem, Gay D’Agostino, Rich LeLievre, Alan Goldarbit, Donna Wright, Audrey LeLievre, Jack McNicol, Gene Brooks, Marilyn Stascieczko, Joann Marshall, and Bob Pickles.

With Deepest Sympathy To Rose Crofoot and Bob Wright who both lost their brothers recently.

“SEND “YOUR HOLIDAY GREETINGS Christmas Card Mailboxes will be placed in the clubhouse as of December 6th. Your greetings to your neighbors will be placed on tables in alphabetical order.

Please check for yours regularly. All cards must be picked up by 12/30.

Wii TOURNAMENT

UP TO 10% DISCOUNT JUST SHOW YOUR GRAND VALLEY MEMBERSHIP CARD

Due to the Christmas holiday there will be no Wii. See you in 2018. 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, 845-3139 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.

Play poker every Wednesday night Poker. 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 have any questions call Frank Messina, 848-9071.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

BUNCO Open to all residents and their guests. We hope to see you all on Monday, December 11th at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $5 Be prepared to laugh and have a good time. Refreshments served at “half time”. November winners!!!!!

& USED BATTERIES Please give them to Gene Brooks to support Jacob’s school. Due to the generosity of Grand Valley residents, Jacob turned in $33.60 worth of box tops at the start of this years school season. Thanks to all.

ATTENTION GRAND VALLEY VETERANS I am in the process of updating the “Wall Of Honor” in the clubhouse. I would like either a 5’ x 7’ or 8’ x 10’ picture of you in uniform. Please put your name and address on the back of the photo. I will be at the next General Meeting on December 6th. Please meet me there prior to the meeting, so I can collect the photos. Denise Kingsbury

LADIES LUNCHEON Our next Ladies Luncheon will be December 12th at 1pm at Smith’s Café at Main St and Congress. Please see the sign up sheet in the clubhouse. Questions?

Call Pat Blake 505-4510 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.

GRAND VALLEY MEN’S GOLF I am forming a Grand Valley Men’s Golf Group. All men of Grand Valley are encouraged to participate. This will be for fun, so all levels of play are welcome. Please contact me to join the group. Chuck Evens 815/6033504.

DIRECTORY CHANGES Marty & Betty Lescher 440/281-6723 Bette MacDonald 860/604-0032 Peggy Madison 727/514-5427 Joan Meagher 727/312-9043 Fred Carpenter 727/247-5275 Joan Meagher’s House # 727-232-2612

.DECEMBER 12/5 Barbara Rogers 12/7 Larry Gola 12/8 Maryann Weikel 12/9 Alan Goldarbit 12/10 Fred Grimm 12/11 Flora Ridsdale 101 Yrs 12/11 Charlene Stratton 12/13 Gay D’Agostino 12/13 Shirleen Stevens 12/14 Suzie Evens 12/14 Bill Ritchie 12/16 Jim Idzik 12/17 Fred Carpenter 12/17 Irene DeLuca 12/19 James Parnell 12/21 Shirley Idzik 12/22 Mary Grimm 12/23 Ken Nichols 12/24 Roberta Klein 12/26 Angelo D’Agostino 12/30 Barbara Phillips 12/31 Marie Fitzgerald

Brown Sugar Fudge 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 stick soft butter 2 cups light brown sugar 1 5oz can evaporated milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 3/4 cup powdered sugar (measure after sifting).

Line 8”x8” pan with parchment overlapping sides of pan. Lightly butter. Over low heat, melt butter.

Add brown sugar and evaporated milk, stirring till boiling and reaching soft ball state. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and sugar using mixer mixing till dull finish (3-5 Mins). Stir in nuts. Pour into pan.

Refrigerate till solid. Cut into shapes. Store in tight container in refrigerator.

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!

12/12/75 12/19/75 12/22/79 12/22/73 12/26/66 12/28/66 12/31/70 12/22/54

Brian & Shirley Doyle Bernie & Jeanette Kingsley Tom & Judy Ingalls Harold & Judy Scott Dave & Judy Payton John & Marsha Kolmonen Randy & Susan Chafin Tom & Judy Ingalls

Frosted Butter Rum Brickle Bites 1 cup soft butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tsp rum extract, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 cups flour, 8oz pkg brickle toffee bits. Icing: 1/3 cup cubed butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp rum extract and 2 to 3 Tbsp milk.

Preheat oven to 375. Beat 1st 4 ingredients. Add flour. Stir in toffee bits. Shape dough into 1 in. balls, place 2 in. apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Bake till edges are light brown 8-10 mins. Cool 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. For icing, in saucepan, melt butter.

Heat till golden brown (5mins), stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, extract and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over cookies.

Greetings to Our Grand Valley Family

The Kingsbury’s would like to than our HOA and the Heilers for sponsoring the community dinner on November 3rd. The food was excellent. We met neighbors we have not had the opportunity to meet since we moved into the community. The pool area, the clubhouse, the pavilion and the fire pit were filled with neighbors. The entire evening was a huge success. We look forward to future events. Again thank you for making this event possible. Louie & Denise

Joan Meagher donated several baskets to your social committee. We would like to create gift baskets for raffles or door prizes and are looking for donations to fill them. Ideas for basket themed items are: Movie night, Spa & Relaxation, Cooks Delight, Wine, Chocolate and Italian dinner items. The ideas are endless.

Donations can be dropped off at the next social committee meeting on December 6th at 10am.

Veteran’s Day was a huge success thanks to the wonderful people living in this community. We filled the clubhouse with Veterans and friends, and families of the residents. Thanks to Ann & Angelo Petrone for donating door prizes. Thank you to Boni Wilson Skinner for donating the beautiful military print that was raffled. Rose Parker Was the big winner. $157.00 will be donated to the homeless vets in the name of The Grand Valley Residents and Boni Wilson Skinner. Thanks to Frank Parnell for leading us in prayer and to Phil Corbin for leading is with the National Anthem. Thanks to Frank & Ollie and guests for cooking and serving the delicious corn on the cob. Thanks to Sallie Goodrow & Brent Bottorff for cooking the hot dogs and burgers. Thanks to Jo Ann Nadeau, Dottie Brooks and Barbara Bell for setting up and serving.

Thanks to Donna Parker for caring for raffle tickets and door prize tickets and thanks to all who helped in the clean up. A special thanks to my husband Lou, he is my biggest cheerleader and supporter. If I’ve missed anyone, I apologize. You all have our sincerest thanks and gratitude. This was a huge undertaking for us to take on in a short span of time.

We would not have succeeded without the help and kindness of our Grand Valley family. The “Missing Man’s Table” will be completed and placed in the “Veteran’s Corner” soon. Photos on the “Wall of Honor” will be updated. We are proud to be part of the Grand Valley community and family. Lastly, thank you today and every day to our Veterans. Louie & Denise Kingsbury

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Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm

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Ladies Lunch 1pm

Shuffleboard 9:30 am

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