The Grand Valley Grapevine Official Monthly Newsletter of Grand Valley G.V.H.A. 8146 Mill Springs, New Port Richey, FL 34653 March 2018 Editor: Connie Cote 727/741-5853 Email: conniec16@tampabay.rr.com Brenda Brady, Park Manager 727-243-5336 Emergency Number
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hopefully, by the time you read this, the flu and all other illnesses that have impacted us all has now passed. I want to thank those who attended the February General Meeting. I was pleased with the turnout and the participation from the members. This was a small, but positive start with communication between the Board and the members. I have added the “Who’s Who” section in this Grapevine with the current Board contact information. The Board can be contacted anytime by email. If you use a golf cart and attending a function, you can park on the Osteen side of the building on the grass, or on the grass across from the parking lot. This will leave parking spaces for cars. Did you know Grand Valley has it’s own Facebook page? Just search for “Grand Valley New Port Richey” and ask to join. This is a good source of information to find what’s happening and stay in touch with community friends. In January, several Board members met with management and requested an enclosed message board to advertise our events and important community news, that would be protected from the outdoor elements. Management is researching ideas for this for us. We will keep you updated. The electrical outlet by the pool has been replaced. See you all at the “:Strawberry Sunday” event. 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. I you prefer a mailed copy just provide self addressed and stamped envelopes for the months you will be away.
NEW DIRECTORY A new directory for 2018 is in the works. Please see the following page, fill out all information you want listed and submit it to Dan Bell, 8101 Cedar Creek or Tom Ingalls 8038 Cedar Creek NO LATER THAN APRIL 1ST.
The “Rent Negotiation Committee is looking for three volunteers, ASAP. You do not have to be a member to volunteer. This is a standalone committee and does not fall under the HOA. For more information please contact Mark Nelson at Gvalleytrsr@gmail.com or 603-988-9895.
The By-Law Committee is looking for three more volunteers to review the recent legislative changes, not for profit regulations and FL Statute723. Contact Denise Kingsburg at Gvalleypres@gmail.com or 727-777-2731.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE Some of our guests at the February dance went home with heavier pockets. Jim Craig, Betty MacDonald and Pauline Nelson won Applebee’s gift cards. Then Nancy Crofoot and Pauline Nelson got their fair share of the 33 1/3 drawing. On Sunday March 4th we are having a “Strawberry Sunday”. Join us at the pool/pavilion for strawberry shortcake made with your choice of angel food cake or biscuits with real whipped cream. The cost is $3.00 and tickets are available from the office or the Nadeaus. Ticket deadline is March 1st to allow for shopping. On March 17th we will celebrate with a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Menu includes a choice of corned beef with all the fixins, or, for the Scotsmen, a boiled hamdinner. Because this event takes a lot of assistance, we need volunteers for cooking the corned beef. Everything will be purchased by the committee and delivered to your home for cooking. If you can help, call Jo Ann or Ed at 727/841-0284. We have been shopping for a low cost corn beef, but none to be found, so unfortunately we had to up the price of the meal to $9pp. When you purchase your tickets, please designate corned beef or ham. Cut off date is Wednesday, March 14th. No Exceptions. We are also looking for volunteers to provide desserts. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for April 14th to say goodbye to our snowbirds at our pizza party. We will have entertainment by “The Voices”. Every month Connie puts fliers in the Grapevine. Please pull them out and place them on your refrigerator as a reminder. This will give the street captains less sore feet.
LADIES LUNCHEON
Our next Ladies Luncheon will be March 13th at 1pm at Chili’s on US19, just north of Embassy. Please see the sign up sheet in the clubhouse. Questions? Call Mary Jane Sellers 312/731-7161 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.
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
Bruce & Nancy Hazen
Helen Lanterman
8035 Mill Springs
8111 Monitor Dr.
908/660-4084
727/389-1853
Terry & Betty White 8152 Bull Run Dr. Terry 727/599-6685 Betty 563/349-9705
Joan Miedel 8051 Stony Bridge Dr. 803/517=5402
CARDS MAKING/PAPER CRAFTING MEET N’ GREET
Come meet your neighbors, over coffee and donuts, the first Saturday of every month at 9am. Stay a few minutes or a few hours. Just a time to relax and chat with friends.
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.
WEIGHT WATCHERS I’ve looked into having Weight Watchers come and have a class in the clubhouse. There is a minimum of 15 people. They have a 14 week program with a cost of $90, payable in two payments. If interested call Denise at 727-7772731 and please leave a message.
The McNicol family wishes to thank our GVHA friends and neighbors for their prayers, thoughts, and donations at the loss of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Sincerely, Sandy McNicol
It’s time for Euchre again. February 1st winners were 1st) Rich LeLievre, 2nd) Mark Nelson and Angelo Petrone and 3rd) Donna Parker. February 8th winners 1st) Rich LeLievre, 2nd) Donna Parker/Flora Ridsdale and 3rd) Mark Nelson. February 13th was cancelled. We need players every Thursday at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. If interested in playing, call Rich LeLievre at 727-846-8973.
Check out the progress of our “Quilting Ladies”. Great job all of you. Many thanks to Judy Ingalls, our wonderful and patient teacher. Newcomers always welcome. Come join us on Tuesday mornings
Frank & Ollie Parnell, Larry & Georgia Gola and Bob & Helen Wright joined the Chef in the kitchen on a recent cruise. Hope they did their share of cooking a great meal.
King & Queen of Prom 2018 Gene & Dottie Brooks
SATURDAY APRIL 7TH 8AM—2PM $5 per driveway (for advertising) . For those who don’t want to sell in their driveway, you are encouraged to bring your goods to the clubhouse. Volunteers are needed to sell coffee, donuts, hot dogs, soda and chips, also to help with clubhouse sales. Baked goods are needed for a bake sale. Do not price your baked goods. Call Sallie at 615/454-6205 to volunteer or if you have any questions.
GRAND VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE – April 7thWILL YOU BE DOING A TAG SALE IN YOUR DRIVE WAY YES
NO
COST = $5.00 CAN YOU BAKE ITEMS FOR THE BAKE SALE?? THESE ITEMS WILL NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO THE CLUB HOUSE ON FRIDAY EVENING BETWEEN 4-6 PM OR SATURDAY MORNING BEFORE 7 AM ITEMS YOU MIGHT BAKE : ______________________________ __________________________________ ____________________________________ WILL YOU HAVE ITEMS TO DONATE FOR SALE?? THESE ITEMS WILL NEED TO BE DELIVERED TO THE CLUB HOUSE ON FRIDAY EVENING BETWEEN 4-6PM
ARE YOU ABLE TO VOLUNTEER ON SATURDAY IN THE CLUB HOUSE?? NAME:___________________________ ADDRESS:_____________________________ PHONE # ___________________________________ EMAIL:____________________________________ PLEASE FILL OUT INFO IF YOU ARE GOING TO H AVE A YARD SALE, BAKE OR DONATE!!!! CONTACT:SALLIE GOODROW (619-454-6205) PLEASE DROP OFF THE FORM AT THE OFFICE OR CALL ME AND I WILL PICK IT UP!!!!
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.
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Ron Guay, Bunnie Swindler, Pat Blake, Dory Forgues,, Bill Noveskey, Dan Bell and Bill Baker
To Georgia Gola at the passing of her brother-in-law, to Joe Blake to the passing of his wife Pat, and to Frank Motard at the passing of his sister.
January winners Betty MacDonald, June Craig and Peggy Madison
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
BINGO He Board would like to meet with everyone that is interested in the future of BINGO in Grand Valley. The Board realizes this is not an HOA function and it is strictly a community function. The decisions made at this meeting will be made solely by the residents. The Board and management are willing to work together to support and provide Grand Valley with the necessary upgrades and equipment if enough interest.
.PANCAKE BREAKFAST We would like to see the monthly pancake breakfast return. We are looking for volunteers to cook. Training will be provided. If interested, contact Denise Kingsbury at 727-777-2731.
& 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.
BUNCO Open to all residents and their guests. We hope to see you all on Monday, March 12th at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $5 Easy to learn. Be prepared to laugh and have a good time. Refreshments served at “half time”.
GVROCKS
MARCH 3/1 3/2 3/3 3/4 3/4 3/8 3/8 3/20 3/20 3/24 3/24 3/27 3/28 3/28 3/29 3/30
Betty Kempf Betty Wood Judy Ingalls Gene Brooks Linda Noveskey Nick Bell Cissy Warren Les Baker Beth Giannone Lou Kingsbury Marvin Page Mary Jane Sellers Bob Pickles Patty Leighton Sharon Zalenski Ellis Whitman
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! DIRECTORY CHANGES Mark & Pauline Nelson 484-6568 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
MARCH 3/10/56 3/10/00 3/17/73 3/20/71 3/24/92
Bob & Marge Gainer Bill & Shirleen Stevens Cecil & Donna Wright Dennis & Debbie Hayward Mike & Sandi LaPlante
EZ Go Golf Court $1,600.00 Call Diane 727-2648780
Join us for “A Gathering� at the pool and pavilion Tuesdays at 2pm. Bring your favorite beverage and a snack to share. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
3
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
9
Wednesday
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
Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
MARCH 6 Quilting 9:30am
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
23
17
10
Rummikube 1 pm
Gathering at the Pavilion
14
NPR Rocks 11am
Poker Club 1pm
22
31 8AM
Dinner Dance 5pm
Euchre 7pm
5 2 pm
TRASH 4 Poker Club 1pm
Rummikube 1 pm
General Meeting 7pm
Euchre 7pm
Shuffleboard
Cards 3-13 7pm
13 Quilting 9:30am
Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
Music Time 1pm
TRASH
12
Ladies Luncheon 1pm
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
Rummikube 1 pm
25
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
16
Poker 1pm
Gathering at the Pavilion
Euchre 7pm
15
Bunco 7pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
241Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm
NPR Rocks 11am
TRASH
2 pm
TRASH
7pm
11 Sunday Brunch 10am Shuffleboard 7pm Daylight Savings Time
20 Quilting 9:30am
Co-Ed Poker 6pm
TRASH
Gathering at the Pavilion
19 Poker 1pm
18 Shuffleboard
Rummikube 1 pm
Poker Club 1pm
30
Music Time 1pm Euchre 7pm
Shuffleboard 9:30 am
Cards 3-13 7pm
29 NPR Rocks 11am
Poker Club 1pm
2 pm TRASH
Music Time 1pm
28 Crafts 1 pm – 3 pm Co-Ed Poker 6pm
26Quilting 9:30am Gathering at the Pavilion
Euchre 7pm
Rummikube 1 pm
Cards 3-13 7pm
Board Meeting 7pm
295 Poker 1pm Wii 7pm
2 pm
7pm
24 Shuffleboard 7pm
TRASH