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The Grand Valley Grapevine Official Monthly Newsletter of the Grand Valley Homeowners Association G.V.H.A. P.O. Box 550 New Port Richey, FL 34656 Tel. (813) 468-0872 Issue 230 November 2014 Page 1 of 14 8141 Stony Bridge Drive 264-7773 Editor: Walda Pagucci email: walda@tampabay.rr.com Assistant Editor: Doris Ridgway 813-468-0872 From the Election Committee Please attend the meeting on November 3, 2014 There are 4 (four) vacancies and 3 (three) candidates. The Board of Directors have decided to ask the association members to decide if the candidates should be elected to the board by ballot vote or by acclamation. (ac·cla·ma·tion as defined by Merriam Webster dictionary: noun \ˌa-kləә-ˈmā-shəәn\ • strong and enthusiastic approval or praise • a vote to accept or approve someone or something that is done by cheers, shouts, or applause) Either way a quorum is necessary. Therefore we need to have a total count of 115 association members either in person or by a proxy vote. If voting by proxy, still vote for the candidates you want on the board. A hand volt on November 3rd will determine whether the candidates will be placed on the board by acclamation of by ballot vote. Any questions lease call Bob Pickles @ 727-815-8730
A Reminder for the Upcoming November 3, 2014 Election of Directors Any resident that needs a limited proxy to vote because they won’t be here for the November election can contact Beverly Murphy, Secretary, @ 236-2859 and she will be glad to get one to you. Sign and date your limited proxy and vote for 1, 2, or 3 candidate(s) of your choice on the ballot. (DO NOT vote for more than 4 names on the ballot.) Return the limited proxy ballot and ballot to Beverly Murphy, put it in the locked box in the clubhouse by 5 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2014, or give it to a member of the election committee. Be sure to sign the back of the envelope. We urge all members to attend the meeting or obtain a proxy so we can have a quorum which is needed to go forward with the election. The proxies will be available after the October 6, 2014 meeting. Your election committee members consists of the following residents: Bob Pickles, Les Baker, Frank Parnell, Rich LeLievre, Ed Nadeau, Susan Chafin, Jean & Mario Cellini.
Issue 230 November 2014 St. Augustine Trip Join us for a 3-day, 2-night bus tour to historic St. Augustine during the “Nights Of Lights” leaving Sunday January 11th, 2015, returning Tuesday January 13th. On day #1 we will be picked up at the clubhouse in a luxury motor coach. There will be comfort stops on route. We arrive mid morning and allow plenty of time to take in local sights and lunch. At 3 PM we’re back on the coach and taken to our hotel where we have time to relax and freshen up. At 5 PM the bus will take a short drive to St. Augustine beach where you will be having dinner at Barnacle Bill’s seafood restaurant (dinner not included). After dinner you are able to take in the city’s magical “Nights of Lights”, named one of the top ten places to see holiday lights in the country. On day #2- Breakfast is available at the hotel from 7 AM. You have the entire day to explore St. Augustine’s historic downtown, an old Spanish town that was established in the 1800’s. This was the first European colony in North America. On day #3, after breakfast we board our bus which departs at 9 AM. For a picturesque journey home, stopping at the St. Augustine Light House for a photo opportunity and then travel the A1a highway that takes you along Florida’s beautiful east coast beaches with white sand dunes, rolling waves and luxury homes. On route home we will stop at suitable locations for lunch and comfort breaks. Tickets are $149 per person double occupancy. Contact Connie Coté at the office to reserve seats NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 30th.
Page 2 of 14 Christmas Parade Rehearsals for our Christmas Parade will be held on 11/2, 11/16 and 11/23 at 2 PM in the clubhouse. Bring your voices (or lip sync), but have fun. Seats are limited so be sure to sign up early. Anyone will be welcomed walking along with us too. You will meet our Grand Valley Prince, Princess, Queen and of course the King. The Christmas Parade will be held Friday December 5th at 5:30 PM. NO STREET PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED FROM 5 PM UNTIL PARADE ENDS. Please help keep our streets clear for the safety of everyone involved. If not participating in the parade feel free to pull out your chairs in your driveway and greet us as we pass. Please plan to join us for an After Party in the clubhouse at the end of the parade. There will beer, pizza, music, etc., and a time to share Christmas greetings with your friends and neighbors. Come one, come all. Santa will be there, so bring your grandchildren for pictures. Thank You We would like to thank everyone who took the time to send cards, stop by or called to express their sympathy for the loss of our dad/husband. My parents enjoyed living in Grand Valley and the friendships they made. My mom misses so many of you already. She will be living with her daughter and son-in-law, at 4292 Cribbins Rd. Clyde, MI 48049. Barb’s cell phone # is 727-967-8820. Feel free to call her anytime. She would love to hear from you! Thank you again. The Family of Bob Dodd.
Issue 230 November 2014 Red Hats Movie Day We are changing movie day back to Thursdays. Starting in November it will be the third Thursday, the 20th. Lunch will either be before or after the movie depending on what movie we want to see. The Red Hat movie for Oct will still be on Friday the 24th. For more info call Sis Pickles @ 727-236-5686 Men’s Lunch The Men’s Lunch for November will be 12:30 PM on Tuesday, November 11th, at Sioux City. There will be a sign-up sheet in the clubhouse. Please sign up if you plan to attend so that we will be able to let Sioux City know how many to expect. If you need a ride, call Frank Messina @ 848-9071. Pancake Breakfast Come and enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee at our first breakfast of the season on Saturday, November 1st, from 8 AM to 10 AM. All the pancakes you can eat for the cost of $3.00. Please remember to bring your own plate and utensils. Hope to see everyone there to meet and greet each other after a long, hot summer. Any questions call Jackie Massey @ 727-845-7799. Time Change for Shuffleboard Please note that starting in November, the starting time for Shuffleboard has changed from 9 AM to 10 AM. Any questions, call Bob Bennett @ 848-5549.
Page 3 of 14 Ladies Lunch Thanks to all the ladies that came to our lunch at Sweet Tomatoes on October 7th. We had a good lunch, and the food was delicious. Next lunch will be at Morty’s on Massachusetts Avenue on Tuesday, November 11th at 1 PM. Please contact Pat Blake @ 849-9831 for further details or if you need a ride. Help Reduce Printing Costs Email me @ walda@ tampabay.rr.com to be added to those who get the Grapevine via their email. Printing costs are going up - and the only way we can reduce the cost of printing the Grapevine is by having more people get it online instead of a printed copy. You can help by electing to get the Grapevine via your email. Give it a try - what have you got to lose? Flu Shots Friday November 7th from 10 AM to 12 PM flu, pneumonia and shingle shots will once again be available in the clubhouse. Bring your Medicare and/or other insurance cards plus an ID. Please let Connie Coté know if you want to participate. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Thanksgiving Dinner and Dance November 22 Thanksgiving Dinner and Dance with All Shook Up. Dinner at 5 PM dance at 7 PM. Get tickets from Connie, cut off date November 18th. Thanks to all that came to the Pasta Dinner and Dance, We can’t do it without you.
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Our Troops Times are tough, but please don’t forget our troops – they deserve all the support we can give them and more. Keep your donations coming. See the box in the clubhouse. Any money donations are to be given to Sis Pickles or Pat Blake for postage.
Contact Numbers for Information on: Bingo: Annette Gill @ 727-817-1520. Red Hats Movie Day: Sis Pickles @727236-5686 Ladies Lunch: Pat Blake @ 849-9831. Men’s Lunch: Frank Messina @ 848-9071 Pancake Breakfast: Jackie Massey @ 727845-7799. Crafters, Card Makers, Scrapbookers: Arvella @ 264-8378 or Doris @ 815-9192 Shuffleboard: Bob Bennett @ 848-5549 Wednesday Night Co-Ed Poker: Don Pickles @ 236-5686. Upcoming Events: Susan Chafin @ 813340-1372 Get Well Cards Get Well cards were sent to Eleanor Gonzales, Jean Weiler, Duke Goggin, Ellen Willis and Huegette Guay.
Turn your speakers up, then click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/v/6TPgJSZf5V w?version=3&autohide=1&autoplay=1 Can Tabs for Shriners Hospital Keeping CAN TABS is a great way to help the children in any of the Shriners Hospitals and at the same time promote recycling. Please continue to turn your tabs in to Al Krueger at 8045 Monitor or to Connie in the office. Thank You Thanks to all who attended our pasta dinner with the Retros and supported our GVHA. A good time was had by all and we look forward to seeing the Retros again on New Years Eve. There were 88 tickets sold and our profit was $224.55.
Sympathy Cards Sympathy cards were sent to the family of Harvey Sproule, the family of Frank & Trudy Treubig, Barbara Dodd at the passing of her husband Bob, Nick Bell at the passing of his sister, Mary Jane Goggin at the passing of her husband Duke and Carol McKenna and family at the passing of her mother Jean. Red Hat Luncheon The Red Hat Luncheon on September rd 23 was a great time that was enjoyed by all. We also celebrated Ruth Bousquet and Pat Blake’s birthdays as well. I want to thank Helen and Huguette for helping me out also. Joan Meagher
Issue 230 November 2014 Thank You Thank You!!! A great big thank you to everyone who visited me in the hospital and rehab.....for the meals....and flowers .....cards and calls. The doctor said that the bone doesn't begin to heal until a month after surgery and that will be on the 12th of October. I have cabin fever so Tom is taking me for a ride tomorrow and out to eat, not sure where we will eat since I was not good getting up from tables or booths before the accident. I hope to be up and around soon. Again, thank you, El Thank You I would like to thank everyone who gave or sent cards, gifts, gift cards and sent emails for my 95th birthday on 9/11/14. A special “thank you” goes to my daughter and sonin-law Georgia and Larry Gola for the experience of a lifetime, a cruise to Alaska! Ruth Bousquet 847-9448 Thank You I would like to thank Patty Pickles and Frank Messina on the Nominating Committee for all their help. Everyone did a great job. Roberta Klein, Chairperson
Page 7 of 14 Scheduled Events for 2014 - 2015 You are more then welcome to join and help out with the social activities. Your input is important and will help in providing activities that would be enjoyed by all. Contact Susan Chafin 813-340-1372 for more information. Deadline for Grapevine Articles for the Grapevine are due no later than noontime on the 20th of the month. No exceptions will be made. Please call me at 264-7773, email me at walda@tampabay.rr.com, or use the mailbox outside my door (8141 Stony Bridge) to submit anything for the Grapevine and/or the calendar. Your name and phone number must be with your submission. Thanks to all who submit items for the newsletter in a timely manner, it is very much appreciated. Trash & Recycling Trash collection will be on Monday and Thursday, Recycle days will be on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Please recycle bottles, glass, cans and plastic containers with a number 1-7 in a triangle on the bottom. You can use a blue bag or a marked recycle container. For recycling YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE BLUE BAGS. Any container that’s marked “recycle” will be picked up the 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY of each month. Newspapers can be taken next door to the government building for recycling.
Don’t Forget ……. Nov. 7th Walgreens will be in the club house for shots. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Bring your ID and Insurance papers. Thank You Thanks to the Grand Valley Social Committee for a great dinner dance on 10/18. And a special thank you to Randy Chafin who cooked all the baked ziti. Volunteers are always welcome. Just let Susan Chafin know you’re available whether for baking a cake, setting up, cleaning up or organizing an event. All ideas are welcome.
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Happy Anniversary 11/10/62 11/16/46 11/16/52 11/18/55 11/24/57 11/25/51 11/27/70 11/27/03 11/28/70
Fred & Mary Grimm Vince & Ruth Filippo George & Bette Farmerie Norm & Ann Butler Phil & Dee Corbin Carmen & Ann Augusta Dave & MaryLou Quade Joe & Joann Williams Terry & Pam Morrow
Red Hatters Monday November 17th we will hold our meeting in the club house at 11 AM. Bring your dues and wear your colors. Any ladies going to the Show Palace December 4th if you want to they ask that you decorate a hat in Christmas theme and they will pick a prize winner. Put on your thinking caps. December 8th will be our Christmas Party at Boulevard Beef and Ale on Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. 12 noon. Be sure to wear your colors and we will exchange gifts and pick a new sister for 2015. If you have not paid your dues by then please try to get them to Ollie - it will make her life a lot simpler. Any questions contact Susan or Ollie and we will be glad to help you. Susan Chafin 813-340-1372
Happy Birthday 11/3 11/5 11/6 11/6 11/6 11/8 11/11 11/12 11/15 11/19 11/21 11/21 11/21 11/23 11/23 11/24 11/25 11/26 11/30 11/30
Ron Spencer Patti Pickles Ruth Filippo Dory Forgues Irwin Wagenfohr Bernie Beeman Diane Vachon Doris Rutherford Dottie Heggie Jeannette Doenges Kim Flynn Jack McNicol Mary Lou Quade Mario Cellini Karen DiGiorgio Susan Harrington Skip Debes Shirley Doyle Ray Madison Barbara Manning
I want to thank Barbara Sterling for taking over the Library. It is looking great. Please try to help her keep it nice. We are looking for someone to chair the 2015 Yard Sale that is held in the club house in the Spring. Contact Connie for details. Susan Chafin 813-340-1372
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