The Grand Valley Grapevine Official Monthly Newsletter of Grand Valley G.V.H.A. 8146 Mill Springs, New Port Richey, FL 34653 Febnuary 2018 Editor: Connie Cote 727/741-5853 Email: conniec16@tampabay.rr.com Brenda Brady, Park Manager 727-243-5336 Emergency Number
We are proud to live in Grand Valley and welcome all visitors. Help make our community welcoming by cleaning up flower beds, carports, power washing homes, placing trash/recycling out the night before pickup and remind your visitors that there is no parking on the grass.
FROM THE PRESIDENT The big news is, the Board, in conjunction with the Social Committee Directors, has started the process for looking for alternatives to either repairing or replacing the antiquated sound system in the clubhouse. Hopefully, there is a solution to the problem by the time you read this newsletter. At the next General Meeting the Board will hold a “Town Hall style meeting. We encourage you to bring forth your positive ideas. The Board will discuss and take all ideas into consideration. This is an opportunity for all of us to make a difference in our community. The Social Committee is working hard to provide quality entertainment for our community. They have lined up a lot of different styles of entertainment for the remainder of the year. You are all encouraged to come to these functions. This is a great way to spend time with friends and neighbors or make new friends and meet your new neighbors. Watch the Social Committee calendar for updates. The
The Board is seeking a qualified individual to volunteer to fill the vacant Treasurer’s position. If interested, please contact Denise Kingsbury or Dan Bell ASAP. Training will be provided. You see a new addition to the newsletter, Who’s Who. My goal is to provide current contact information and other important contact phone numbers to the community. Warmest Regards, Denise Kingsbury
FROM THE EDITOR 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.
Welcome to Bill & Shirleen Stevens, 8110 Rocky Rd, 416/917-9616.
WHO’S WHO Homeowners Association Officers President
Denise Kingsbury
727-777-2731
GValleyPres@gmail.com
Vice President
Dan Bell
727-232-0080
GValleyVPres@gmail.com
Secretary
Donna Hanson
585-7629972
GValleysec@gmail.com
Treasurer Members at Large
GValleytsr@gmail.com Tom Ingalls
727-459—1020
GValleyAL1@gmail.com
Carol McKenna
727-645-6185
GValleyAL2@gmail.com
Angelo Petrone
412-951-7676
GValleyAL3@gmail.com
Other Important Contact Information Notary Public
Connie Cote 727-741-5853 Judy Unfricht 727-842-8121
Sunshine
Connie Cote 727-741-5853
Grand Valley Office Admin Assistant
Judy Unfricht
727-842-8121
Manager
Brenda/Tom Brady 727-237-5336
Sales
Connie Cote 727-842-8121 or 727-741-5853
Grapevine Staff Editor
Connie Cote 727-741-5853
Pasco County Sheriff’s Department Non-Emergency 727-847-8102 Pasco County Citizens Patrol 727-815-7035 Emergencies 911 Animal Control 727-834-3216
CARDS MAKING/PAPER CRAFTING MEET N’ GREET
Come meet your neighbors, over coffee an donuts, the first Saturday of every month at 9am.
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.
Cleaning out your closets and cabinets? Want to get rid of gently used clothing, blankets, towels, shoes, travel bottles of shampoos, etc. I took my items to The Coalition for the Homeless. 15652 Pine St. (off Madison) 727/8428605. They are always in need and give to the homeless at no charge. Susan Chafin Judy Ingalls began a quilting class. You too, could make a beautiful quilt. It’s fun, it’s relaxing! Just ask Julie Villani, this is her lst try. Fantastic Julie!
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.
Come and join your neighbors for a fun game of shuffleboard. We meet each and every Friday at 9:30am. Equipment is provided and we’ll “show you the ropes” if you haven’t played in the past.
Nick Bell Bernie Betz Jack McNicol
To Joan Meagher and the family of Fred Carpenter and to Sandy McNicol at the passing of her husband, Jack.
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
UP TO 10% DISCOUNT JUST SHOW YOUR GRAND VALLEY MEMBERSHIP CARD
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 have any questions call Frank Messina, 848-9071.
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. BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION & 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.
The Carpenter family and Joan want to thank the Parnells, the VanVlacks and Alice Lizotte for setting up the clubhouse with a wonderful luncheon to celebrate Fred’s life . It was a great celebration. We all thank those that went with us to the cemetery also. Thank You, Joan Meagher and the Carpenter Families.
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BUNCO Open to all residents and their guests. We hope to see you all on Monday, February 12th at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $5 Be prepared to laugh and have a good time. Refreshments served at “half time”.
SOCIAL NEWS By the time you read this newsletter our January program will be over. Attendance was great. We sold 94 tickets to enjoy a spaghetti dinner followed by entertainment by Dale Anderson and Friends. Now it’s time to talk about February. On the 10th we will have a “Senior Prom”.
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 815/603-3504. LADIES LUNCHEON
Our next Ladies Luncheon will be February 13th at 1pm at Applebees on Little Rd. Please see the sign up sheet in the clubhouse. Questions? Call Mary Jane Sellers 312/731-7161
Our entertainment for the evening will be “The Rising Stars”, a fairly new group that plays a variety of music. Tickets are available from the office and Ed & Jo Ann Nadeau for $7pp. Use of formal attire is optional, but take a look at some of our great ladies from the last GV Prom. March will bring a St. Patrick’s Dinner with all the fixins, and for the “shirt tail Irishmen, we will have ham. Price hasn’t been determined due to unsteady meat costs. In April, we will again say goodbye to our snowbirds (they can take this cold weather back with them). “The Voices” will return for our dancing pleasure. We previously enjoyed their music and they were very entertaining. Normally we have celebrated Cinco de Mayo. This year we will try to celebrate Mother’s Day with a buffet breakfast (in the planning stage). Cooking for this type of meal takes a lot of logistics, because we have no stove. If we celebrate Mother’s Day, in June will also honor the Fathers. Last New Year’s Eve was poorly attended. We would like your ideas to help improve our attendance. Your suggestions will be appreciated. The big winner was St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The GVHA sent a check for $227.00. Phil Reed & Huguette Guay won $25 gift cards to Darden restaurants and Angelo Petrone won the donation drawing (and generously donated his winnings to the St. Jude fund. Ed & Jo Ann Nadeau
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.
GVROCKS
FEBRUARY 2/1 2/1/ 2/1 2/6 2/9 2/9 2/10 2/11 2/13 2/16 2/18 2/20 2/20 2/21 2/21 2/21 2/24 2/25 2/26 2/28 2/29
Paula Conley Ginny Hinckley Anneliese Kresse Lamar Weikel Tom Butler Patricia Kelly Pam Morrow Kathy Meehan Tony Ferrara Loretta Ferrara Robert Wilhelm Brent Bottorff Greg Cornell Phyllis Hollins Rose Parker Dorothy Krueger Pauline Nelson Randy Chafin Ron Vachon Roger Huff Dennis Hayward
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!
FOR SALE Large Dining Room Table with 18” Leaf, custom table pads, 6 chairs with cane backs – Light oak - $350 Large Hutch, Light Oak - $300 2 Bookcases. Solid wood with drawers, 1 with cabinet – Young & Handle - $200 each or $300 for both. Twin bed – Box Spring & Mattress $200 Call Marilyn 727-457-4696
FEBRUARY 2/5/01 Bernie & Evelyn Beeman 2/15/64 Les & Nice Baker 2/16/94 Lee & Kathleen Taylor
Join us for “Happy Hour” at the pool Tuesdays at 2pm. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
3
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
9
Tuesday
2
MEET N’ GREET
8
Poker Club 1pm
Monday
Poker Club 1pm
9AM
NPR Rocks 11am
Sunday
NPR Rocks 11am
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
7
Music Time 1pm
1 Music Time 1pm
Rummikube 1 pm
Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
241Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
NPR Rocks 11am
25
Poker Club 1pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
22
23
17
10 Senior Prom 7pm-Rising Stars
Euchre 7pm
6
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
FEBRUARY 5 Happy Hour 2 pm
TRASH 4 Poker Club 1pm
Rummikube 1 pm
General Meeting 7pm
Euchre 7pm
Shuffleboard
Cards 3-13 7pm
14
NPR Rocks 11am
TRASH
13
Valentines Day
16
12
Happy Hour 2 pm
Poker Club 1pm
15
Poker 1pm
Music Time 1pm
Rummikube 1 pm
Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
Euchre 7pm
20
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
Music Time 1pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
Happy Hour 2 pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
28 Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
Rummikube 1 pm
Happy Hour 2 pm
26
Euchre 7pm
TRASH
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
Ladies Luncheon 1pm
TRASH
Bunco 7pm
TRASH
7pm
11 Sunday Brunch 10am Shuffleboard 7pm
19 Poker 1pm
18 Shuffleboard
Board Meeting 7pm TRASH
Wii 7pm
Poker 1pm
295
7pm
24 Shuffleboard 7pm
TRASH