Tara Woods - December 2020

Volume 31 | NO 12

Tara Woods Homeowners Association • www.twhoa.net

DECEMBER 2020

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INSIDE

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Welcome New Residents

From The Board Room

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2020 PUMPKIN CARVING

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Volunteer Opportunity

Activities, Activites

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Garden Club

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Shilo Speaks

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Sports, Cards & Crafts

Entertainment

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Clubhouse Rules

Calendar

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 14

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

A warm welcome to the following new residents of Tara Woods.

Chrissy and John Darpino Chrissy and John Darpino will be full-time residents after April 1st at Lot #447, 19764 Cotttonfield Road. They hail from New Jersey and will soon be retired, Chrissy as a registered nurse and John as a self-employed franchise holder with Pepperidge Farm. They have one child. Chrissy likes Zumba, dancing and exercising and also enjoys camping, gardening, playing pinochle and spending time with her family. John also likes camping, as well as playing racquetball, Pickleball and corn hole.

Carol DeVico & Sam Fiorino Carol DeVico and Sam Fiorino Carol DeVico and Sam Fiorino reside at Lot #100, 19589 Woodfield Circle and will be full-time residents in January of 2021. Coming to Tara Woods from New York, Carol retired from contract administration at Pictometry and Sam owned FATSAM’S, a bar and restaurant. Together they have seven children, eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Carol enjoys reading, playing games on her phone and gardening, while Sam likes watching sports and playing golf and billiards. Both enjoy playing cards.

Denise Franzel and Phil Toney Denise Franzel and Phil Toney are full-time residents at Lot #299, 2862 Tara Lakes Circle. They come from Michigan. Phil is a retired owner of his own spring company and Denise formerly worked in a Hallmark Store while currently working parttime housecleaning. They are the parents of one child and have two grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Denise enjoys swimming, knitting and reading, and Phil likes fishing and walking.

RENT INCREASE LETTERS WERE MAILED THE END OF SEPTEMBER. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE YOURS, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE. THANK YOU, GINNY. Ginny Owenburg Assistant Office Manager Hometown America

The Following new residents BIO’s were featured in previous editions:

Laura & Frank Moore Laura and Frank Moore Laura and Frank Moore, from Ohio, reside parttime at Lot #545, 19012 Potomac Circle. They are retired and are the parents of two children and two grandchildren. Laura worked at the Cleveland Clinic at Akron General as a secretary in labor and delivery and Frank owned a service company to the rubber industry. Both enjoy riding bicycles, fishing and reading, while Laura also likes gardening and Frank enjoys woodworking and home remodeling.

Sandra Knowles and Keith Hand Sandra Knowles and Keith Hand will be fulltime residents at Lot #133, 19620 Savannah Road after January 1st. They come from Georgia, where Keith is still working as a chef and caterer at his own business, Hector’s Kitchen and Bridge Catering.

Sandra is a retired baker, who likes to play Bingo while Keith likes to golf, cook, fish and just plain relax.

Shelly and Wes Pearcy Shelly and Wes Pearcy are part-time residents from Michigan who reside at Lot #249, 2630 Macon Circle. Shelly is Vice President of Advancement and Marketing for Ferris State University in Michigan and Wes is a printing sales rep for Earle Press. They have three children and four grandchildren. Shelly looks forward to trying outdoor activities like tennis and gardening and Wes is looking forward to doing yard work. Both are anxious to meet new people and make new friends as well as well as ride around in their golf cart.

Diane & Randy Smith

Janet & Steve Keirn

Marcia & Chuck Poveromo WELCOME TO TARA WOODS,

Mary Kivel

WELCOME COMMITTEE NEWS As we meet new residents, many inquire about whom to hire to do their yard work – trimming, edging, mulching, etc. If you offer this service, why not place an ad on the Tara Woods Homeowners Association website (www.twhoa.net) to let people know you offer this service. The ad on the website is free and could help your business as well as assist our new neighbors.

New Residents Orientations are generally held in the Clubhouse on the first Saturday of each month.

Please note the new start time of 10:00 AM. If you have never attended one of our informative meetings, please come on Saturday, December 5th. You will have an opportunity to meet other new residents and receive a great deal of information about life here at Tara Woods.

There will be no orientation in January. The first New Residents Orientation of 2021 will be on Saturday, February 6th.

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FROM THE BOARD ROOM by Lou I dare say that this normally festive holiday season will be like no other that we have ever experienced. “Adaptability is the simple secret of survival” so says Jessica Hagedorn, Filipino playwright, writer and poet. She never said that it would be easy. However, if any group can adapt, it’s the residents of Tara Woods. I see it every day.

We all enjoyed a beautiful early evening behind the ceramic building for our first social event of the season, the Pumpkin Carving Contest. There are a bunch of creative folks in our community. The pumpkins were awesome.

WOW!! The residents in costume along with the decorated golf carts showed more creativity and added a festive flair to the event. As always, resident participation is the key to any successful event. It was fun to get out and see each other.

Tara Woods residents stepped up AGAIN! Twenty plus residents donated blood right here in the Blood Mobile bus on November 2nd.

Thank you for demonstrating that Tara Woods is a caring and giving community.

Many of you have seen the inside of my garage. It is not a pretty sight. On the other hand, there is Linda and John Hoos’ garage located at 19436 Charleston Circle, Lot #167. It is a pretty sight. It is full of Christmas toys that normally would line the stage in our Clubhouse. We are adapting. Stop by and donate any unwrapped

toy or two which will go to the North Fort Myers Fire Department for distribution to boys and girls right here in North Fort Myers. You have until December 16th. Wrapping paper, tape or ribbon are also welcomed.

The Board thanks Community Manager Terri Passaro for her time here and we wish her well. Vice President Sue Cook, Director Peter Krilivisky, and I welcomed and met with Karen Lawson, the new Community Manager, on November 17th. COVID-19, along with the changing of managers, has caused delays to a great many projects that were already in the pipeline and very necessary to ensure that Tara Woods remains a premier community. We all expect to be and look like a premier community.

We all look forward to having these projects expedited. As always, as an TWHOA member, you may view the minutes of our meeting on our website www.twhoa.net.

Your Homeowners Membership Association dues are now due. It is time to join or renew with an exclusive group of residents who recognize and appreciate the many benefits of being part of Tara Woods. As a resident you are an asset to our community! Thank you.

Lou Dunning, President loudunning2@gmail.com 239-240-5847

FMO NEWS: TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS It’s hard to believe but this is the last FMO article for 2020. WHAT A YEAR. I sincerely hope that you and your family are COVID free and all is well.

At the present time, I don’t expect to see FMO meetings for the foreseeable future. Hopefully, we will be able to restart our meetings during the later part of 2021. Now would be a good time to ensure that your membership in the FMO is current. If it has expired or is about to expire consider renewing for three years. Currently, annual dues are $25.00 per year or 3 years for $65.00. Questions about your status, please do not hesitate to contact me.

When you renew for three years you save money and don’t have to worry about renewing for three years. Not a bad deal.

There has been quite a bit of activity behind the scenes. Our FMO Board of Directors have been busy ensuring that we got the vote out to

support those candidates running for office are the candidates who support FMO. FMO is reporting that because of the current and past hurricane seasons, homeowners should expect to see significant increases in their homeowner’s insurance for those living in the panhandle, Tampa area and around Lake O. Because of this, many homeowners are turning to Citizen’s Insurance. Their rate increases are currently capped at 10%.

As we get into the holiday season and you are looking for something different to give yourself, please consider Road Side Assistance from FMO. The rates are significantly less than the competition and for the most part offer similar programs. Questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

Wishing you and your families a very SAFE, HAPPY AND HEALTHY holiday season.

Stuart Berman

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH by Sam Topping

“You are never a loser until you quit trying.”

COLUMNS STAFF EDITOR: Linda Beaulieu 239-560-0768 (lindabluetw@gmail.com)

ASSISTANT: Linda Engel PHOTOGRAPHY: Lou Dunning, Donna Erhardt CALENDAR: Judy Lanpher CIRCULATION: Linda Hoos, Manager COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Haywood Gandy, Manager COORDINATORS: Stu & Belle Berman, Agatha Breen, Pat & Lou Dunning, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey, Sharie & Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn, Ed Simko, Nancy Schoeppner, Julia Wehrung, Linda Harju, Anthony Harju, and Sue Van Sickle.

STUFFERS: Barb Simonson, Gene Dickie, Jackie Nadean, Donna Phillips, Pam Harrington, Linda Janis, Claire Schwinn, Angie D’Alessandro, Hilda Dienes, Gerri Linder, Nancy LeClair, Nina Lynes, Joan Simonson, and Lorraine & Bill Milligan.

ALTERNATES: Frank Millette, Mike & Sheila Harris, Dave Lindon, Victoria Sharps, Al Dion, Nina Lynes, and Barb Simonson.

REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article.

Chris Olson, Tara Woods Homeowners Association Liaison To advertise in print, contact: Bob or Emy Stein at 941-349-0194 or email us at islandvp@verizon.net.

Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Tara Woods.

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TOY DRIVE AND DONATION TOY DRIVE AND NORTH FORT MYERS EMS AND FIREMEN DONATION Hi, to all Tara Woods neighbors!

Christmas is almost upon us, and our great traditional events that come with this season.

Unfortunately, this year, some traditions will not happen because of the COVID Virus. There are two traditions that will always be fulfilling for us. One is the Toy Drive that we contribute to every year. The generosity of our neighbors has been overwhelming over the years and that can’t stop now. So, we will have a small drop-off change this year. The drop-off site will

be at 19436 Charleston Circle, Lot #167. The garage door will be open during the day for all your gifts. The Toy Drive pickup date will be Wednesday, December 16th.

Secondly, also at this address, will be a donation drop box for the collection that we take up for our thank you to the North Fort Myers EMS and Firemen for all they do here at Tara Woods. Those gift certificates, as always, get distributed to them starting on Tuesday, December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, for their holiday meals while they are on duty. (If the virus allows, there will be a collection box at Saturday Morning Coffee also for the Firemen & EMS.)

DID YOU GET YOUR REFUND? Both productions in 2020 of the Entertainers’ annual play and the New Image Chorus’ annual show were cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

If you still have tickets for the play and/or the concert, you can get a refund.

Call Polly Brown to arrange a convenient time to bring your ticket(s) to her for a full refund.

239-731-1614 or cell 239-246-2391 Please be aware that they CAN NOT be used for next year’s performances.

WAITING IN LINE Did your pizza arrive late or not as hot as you would like? Did Aunt Rose complain how long she had to wait at the gate? Was the delivery you were expecting NOT DELIVERED? Have you submitted your permanent guest list and is it current? The list goes on and on.

With the holidays coming, AND ALL YEAR ROUND, whenever you are expecting a delivery, visit, or anything in between, it is important that you NOTIFY THE GATE. Please be mindful that the gate attendants have no idea who is coming to your house. When the X Y Z Roofing Company is at the gate and you haven’t called to say they are coming, it falls upon the gate attendant to contact you. If your phone number is not current and we can’t reach you, that vendor is not coming into Tara Woods. You are not going to be happy and the vendor is not going to be happy.

It’s amazing how many roofers and other professionals do not have their name or contact information on their vehicles.

Aunt Rose is the third vehicle in line, and again the second vehicle was not expected because you did not notify the gate. Once again, the gate attendant has to go through the same procedure for each visitor. VERIFY THAT THEY ARE

AUTHORIZED TO COME INTO TARA WOODS. How do I avoid this? The night before or first thing in the morning call the gate at 239-731-1582 and tell them who is coming. Also make sure your permanent guest list is up to date. If you have multiple members of the family with the same last name, just give them that name. This will allow you more room for additional guests. For individuals on your permanent guest list you do not have to notify the gate that they are coming.

If you are having guests coming for several days or weeks PLEASE call the office and get a visitor pass for them. Otherwise you will have to call the gate every day to authorize them in.

The only exception to the above are UPS, Fedex, US Mail, Laser Ship, Amazon and anything medical.

The gate attendants want to make sure that all your visitors and deliveries get through the gate as quickly and safely as possible. Doing your part goes a long way to make this happen.

Please remember the gate attendants can only keep you safe if you help us help you.

Remember WE ARE A TEAM. Thank you.

Tara Woods Management

RED HAT LUNCHEON Attention Red Hat Ladies! We’re back.

Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 at Anthony’s on the Boulevard. Sign up sheet at Clubhouse. It’s open Tuesday night for Bingo and Saturday Morning

Coffee. Also, you can call me, Patty Sparany at 239-652-3869 or Sheila Harris at 313-717-5627.

Hope to get back in the swing!

God Bless, Patty

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Investment Lessons from 2020

As the year draws to a close, it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned something about the social, political, physical and environmental forces that have affected everyone. And, in some ways, our lives will be changed, perhaps permanently. But as an investor, what lessons can you learn from 2020?

Here are some to consider: • The markets look ahead. Here’s something many investors discovered in 2020: Investment prices don’t always move in the same direction as the overall economy. This might not have seemed apparent right after the COVID-19 pandemic struck in mid-February, as the overall economy and the stock market took big hits. But just about five weeks later, the markets began a rally that lasted several months. During this time, the economy also recovered somewhat, but still remains on weak footing.

What can explain this discrepancy between the markets and economic activity? Essentially, economic numbers, such as the unemployment rate and gross domestic product (GDP), reflect what’s happening today, but the markets are always looking toward tomorrow, which means they are anticipating a stronger economic recovery and the results that come with it, such as greater corporate earnings in 2021. No one can say for sure what the future holds, but you can usually know the market’s opinion by its performance.

• Opportunities will always exist for investors. Although the coronavirus seems unprecedented, the equity markets have rebounded from many crises before it. From war to global financial meltdowns, the market has seen it all. But even at the height of these events, when the markets might be most affected, individual segments or industries can do well.

For example, in the current environment, when many people have been forced to work and shop from home, and get their entertainment online, it’s probably not surprising that some parts of the technology sector have seen their economic activity grow, along with their stock prices. Here’s the key point: Investment opportunities always exist, especially in times of market stress – and smart investors will find them and incorporate them into their portfolios in a way that’s appropriate for their goals and risk tolerance.

• Patience and discipline can pay dividends. As mentioned above, the stock market dropped sharply in the weeks immediately following the pandemic, but then gained steadily for months afterward. Investors who tried to “cut losses” and exited the market likely did so at the wrong time and missed out on the beginning of the upturn. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon – investors who overreact to market declines often find themselves on the investment sidelines just when a new rally begins. Rather than being reactive in this way, you may be better off sticking with a long-term investment strategy, and buying and selling investments only when it makes sense for your situation, such as when you need to diversify your portfolio.

For many reasons, it’s unlikely that we’ll see anything exactly like 2020 again. But some of the investment lessons we learned are applicable in every year – so keep them in mind for 2021 and beyond.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for someone to coordinate the “Special Needs Program” Description: – Communicate with Lee County Special Needs Coordinator.

– Form a small committee (already have several interested).

– Collect and review “Resident Surveys” that are handed out during New Resident Orientation.

– Provide information to all residents and have applications available.

– Help with applications when needed.

Interested or want to know more?

Contact Sue Cook – V.P. at 239-634-8485 or cook19621@comcast.net.

KITCHEN HELP NEEDED FROM THE KITCHEN We are pleased to announce that thanks to an anonymous donation to the Kitchen Committee in honor of all Nurses, coffee and donuts will be free at Saturday Coffee for all nurses until the end of 2020, and maybe beyond. This donation is in appreciation and thanks for all that nurses do, and in recognition of their skills and caring from a grateful recipient of that care. If you are a professional nurse, please join us at the clubhouse on Saturday morning from 7:45 - 9:15 for coffee, donuts, conversation and information shared at the open mic hosted by the Board of Directors. I hope we’ll see you there.

Kitchen Help Needed The Kitchen Committee is still looking for four - six people to join the Committee as Saturday morning Coffee hosts. The position requires

that you set up the Coffee the Friday before, pick up the donuts at Publix Saturday morning, serve the guests and clean-up after. You would be hosting one Saturday each month or less.

A couple of people have already volunteered their services, so look for some new faces as your hosts in the coming months. Thank you, so much, for joining our hosting team.

Whether you are new or have lived here for years, this is a great opportunity to greet old friends and get to know your new Tara Woods neighbors, while doing a needed and appreciated service for the community. If you would like to join us or would like to know more about it, please give us a call. Thank You! Janet & George Daly Chairpersons, Kitchen Committee since 2005 239-567-2285, janetdaly@yahoo.com

MOVIE NITE There will be NO movie in December! See you in January! Happy Holidays! Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey

LOANER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Potty chairs, Shower seats and Crutches are available for community residents.

Call one of the following: Frank Millette 239-543-2954, Joan Musso 856-498-0261, or Lorraine Milligan 239-731-0346

Please remember to return the items you borrow clean when you are finished, so that other residents may have use of them also.

We will gratefully accept donations of equipment in good working condition.

Thank you.

NOW AVAILABLE

TARA WOODS MEN’S AND WOMEN’S COLLARED SHIRTS, HATS AND LANYARDS On sale at the Clubhouse at Saturday Morning Coffee.

Contact Lynn Lessmiller at 813-748-2005.

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Mrs. Doubtfire Services Housekeeping, Food Shopping Airport Runs, Dr. Appointments Runs, 100% cleaned to your satisfaction using my sanitized cleaning method.

Also; window cleaning and handy work.

Alda Gilbert

239-910-3427

WE ARE NOT MEANT TO BE ALONE WE ARE NOT MEANT TO BE ALONE...

The Good Book states this again and again.

But this terrible pandemic forces us through social distancing and stay-at-home requirements to be separated from close personal contact with family and friends. We have to rely on the much more impersonal contact via telephone and email and zoom. So let’s consider why it’s so important for us to follow the Bible’s call to enjoy close loving relationships with family, friends, the creatures of God’s world, plants, flowers, and, indeed everything in God’s good world.

Here’s a sobering statistic. In a study of 3,000 Iowa residents over the age of 65, like us here in Tara Woods, found that those older residents who did not take the time or make the time to enjoy close, loving relationships were four times more likely to get sick and have to go to a hospital or nursing home. And those same seniors had a death rate four times greater than their contemporaries who made time for close,

loving relationships. So, what can we do to enjoy such relationships?

It starts, of course, with those of us who are married. As many of you know, I am a retired Pastor after more than four years of active ministry. Over those years, I had the privilege of performing the marriage ceremony for hundreds of couples. We make vows to love each other for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and health, and now the pandemic causes us to be together 24/7. That can be tough, and so we need to ask God to help us be that much more loving to our spouse in this pandemic.

Our faithful response to God’s call to be in close, loving relationships depends on how we treat our spouse.

Thanks for listening, and next time we’ll consider how we can take our love for our spouse and apply it to our family and friends.

Till then, have a Merry Christmas in spite of the pandemic and stay safe.

Your neighbor, Barry Maberry

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Mrs. Ravioli comes to visit her son Anthony for dinner. He lives with a female roommate, Maria. During the evening, his mother couldn’t help but notice how pretty Anthony’s roommate is.

While watching the two interact, she started to wonder if there was more between Anthony and his roommate than met the eye. Reading his mom’s thoughts, Anthony volunteered, “I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you, Maria and I are just roommates.”

About a week later, Maria came to Anthony saying, “Ever since your mother came to dinner, I’ve been unable to find the silver sugar bowl.

You don’t suppose she took it, do you?”

“Well, I doubt it, but I’ll email her, just to be sure.” So, he sat down and wrote an email: Dear Mama, I’m not saying that you “did” take the sugar

bowl from my house; I’m not saying that you “did not” take it. But the fact remains that it has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.

Your Loving Son Anthony Several days later, Anthony received a response email from his Mama which read: Dear son, I’m not saying that you “do” sleep with Maria, and I’m not saying that you “do not” sleep with her. But the fact remains that if she was sleeping in her OWN bed, she would have found the sugar bowl by now.

Your Loving Mama Contributed by Barb Simonson

TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB Welcome back to our Winter residents! The Tara Woods Computer Club has suspended its meetings since the start of the COVID restrictions in March. These meetings will resume on Thursday, January 7th, in the Clubhouse, if conditions allow.

The Computer Club provides free computer classes and is open to all residents and visitors.

The topic of each meeting is up to the people who attend. I will answer any question you care to ask me.

I have continued to provide my normal services in the park. I give private lessons and set

up or repair computers in your home. I’ve been designing, programming, repairing, teaching, and working with computers since 1968, and can help you with all of your computer needs.

Please call me with any questions or comments at 652-0488.

Please continue to be careful and stay healthy. I’m looking forward to seeing you.

Dave St. Laurent, The Computer Tutor

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ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES Permission was granted by the Office in November for the clubs and groups to decorate their trees in the Clubhouse for Christmas. Every effort was made to contact all the groups and offer them the opportunity to put up their tree on Saturday, November 28th. They add a little more Holiday cheer as you drive up the boulevard and around the Clubhouse.

Thank you to those who volunteered to put up some of the outside decorations. Our community is looking festive, indeed! You can make it even jollier by decorating your own home. A prize will be offered for the most cheerfully decorated house.

The Christmas Golf Cart parade will be held on Wednesday, December 9th. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing. We ask that you do not offer food or drink on the parade route.

The parade will begin at 6:00 PM. Line up in the

Clubhouse parking lot starting at 5:00 PM. We encourage those who are not in the parade to come out and wave to “Santa” and see all the beautifully decorated carts as they travel throughout the community. There will be no Caroling in the Clubhouse after the parade.

If you did decorate your group tree in the Clubhouse, please designate two to three people to come on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at 9:15 AM – not before – to undecorate and pack up your decorations. Please wear masks.

Stay well. Please continue to follow safe procedures, which are designed for the safety of everyone around you, as well as yourself.

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding the parties and events.

Janet Daly, Activities Coordinator janetdaly@yahoo.com, 239-567-2285

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So, Ladies and Gentlemen… this is my 70th article for The Columns! I have been writing this columns article since 2014. Some would think that I would run out of words to say. But no, my husband says he doesn’t think that could ever be possible. At least not in the fifty-seven years we have known each other.

This year has been something to write about.

Never in any of our lives have we experienced a year like 2020. I believe you all will agree that we are glad this year is coming to an end. In 2021 we can start fresh. It would be great to put the COVID-19, social distancing, face masks, hand sanitizer etc. behind us, but I am not sure it will happen that soon.

This year also has been a very sad year, where we lost so many of our dear friends. While I realize that they have gone home to God, we still mourn their passing and remember the good times we had together. If this teaches us anything, it should teach us not to waste a moment with petty or mean actions or conversations. Life is too precious to waste it on those things.

I spent the summer meeting some of the new people in Tara Woods. It was hard trying explain how “things are normally” and when “things get back to normal” we can all have fun times together. Well, normal might not ever be

returning to us like we remember, so we need to make our own new normal. Our parties and get-togethers might have to be a little different than before but they still will be fun if we choose to. Life is really what you make it. We all face challenges, each in our own way. But if you wake each day and determine that this will be a good day, it most likely will be.

Our play this year will be a radio play which allows us to be socially distanced. If the same rules apply in March that are currently in effect, we will be required to have small audiences. We have added a Sunday Matinee to our Friday and Saturday nights in order to try to allow more people to enjoy our performances. We will share details about how the restrictions to our Clubhouse relate to our performance and audience at a later date. I hope that you will support our efforts to bring the Entertainers back to our stage.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all who live in Tara Woods!!

“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” Sanford Meisner Pat Dunning, Stage Manager for The Entertainers 239-240-5848 cell, 239-599-4490 house pdunning46@gmail.com

HELLO TARA WOODS RESIDENTS My name is Karen Lawson. I am the new manager here at Tara Woods. I want you all to know I am on site trying to get my hands and head around everything that is going on here.

I would like to ask you if you would help me by providing me with what you love about Tara Woods and also what you dislike or any complaints you may have. This will help me understand all that is going on in your minds, I want to hear all

your thoughts. I know things have changed so much during this COVID-19 time. I really want to hit the ground running and your thoughts will help guide me in the right direction.

Please email me your thoughts at klawson@ hometownamerica.net. Or you may also write a letter addressed to me and put it in the basket at the front door of the office.

Thank you, Karen Lawson

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New/Renewal Billing Annual Statement January 1st, 2021 – December 31st, 2021 Only $15.00 per Household Your Association is your bridge to community management These are just a few of the benefits of membership.

• Rent negotiations

• New Owner Orientation

• Community Website and The Columns Newsletter

• Neighborhood Watch, silver alert, safety

• Social and recreational activities

• Free Library and WIFI at Clubhouse

• Medical equipment loaners – no charge Please remit fee to Tara Woods Homeowners Association, 2600 Tara Woods Circle, North Fort Myers, FL 33917 or drop off at Saturday Morning Coffee or give to any board member.

Contact Ann Millette with any questions at 239-543-2954 NAME________________________________________ ADDRESS___________________________________ LOT #___________________ TELEPHONE #_________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS________________________ www.twhoa.net

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MID-ATLANTIC CLUB GARDEN CLUB

NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY CLUB

Mark your calendar for the two upcoming NY/NJ events, Saturday, April 13th, and Saturday, April 27th.

In March, the Chili Cookoff was a great Feeling the pandemic lotregular orgmeeting, and you be &inBill forNothnagel a special Bulbs: Amaryllis is a popular plant for that plant specific temperature, light, Theisolation, first date isaour hostedwill

by Mary and friends.

The theme is event with lots of eating and voting. of us have been internet surfing. theend holiday season. They can be forced and humidity are key to ensuring that “Welcome to spring and playgardening ball”, so wearexperience. your team’s colors. The second date is our of the year As the social year progresses, Sunday, I would like to share a beautiful

Also check out our own butterfly indoor7th, plants thrive. to bloom now or planted outdoors for April luncheon, hosted by Joan & Bill Powers, to be held at Herons Glen. has been designated for the website I found, featuring Keukenhof lovingly and occasions decorated Brunch Soil Test: If plants did not as spring blooms.

So,the make sure you sign upgarden in the Clubhouse fortended these twotofestive and don’t miss out on the at the Isles Yacht Clubperform in Punta Gardens of the Netherlands.

One of the by Linda and John Hoos. Photos on Herbs: Plant herbs that thrive in cool Gorda. desiredThe thisbrunch year or new plantings are fun and good eats. is the only meeting for most beautiful and largest Gardens of page 15.than welcome to come and join in the fun. weather. being planned, a soil test may be a good Some to try are parsley, thyme, April.

Any new NY/NJ residents are more Bill Nothnagel As stated above, the luncheon will be at Herons Glen on Saturday, April 27th, between 12:00 - 2:00dill, PM.fennel, The the World, Keukenhof is known for its idea. sage, and cilantro.

The event for the Sunday, May 19th, cost is $12.00 per person. three menuThe choices being offered are: Herons Nest Salad – Grilled candied Reliable stunning display of tulips.

The The Garden Garden Club wishes everyone a Compost: is Chicken, Vegetables: meeting cool is stillseason being discussed.

Details will Composting be passed on through pecans, craisins, blue cheese crumbles, and sliced apples on a field of Christmas greens with raspberry vinaigrette.

Big Fish covers 79 acres and has approximately Very Merry Safe environmentally friendly and produces vegetables to plantthe this month include Club newsletter and emails.

Sandwich – whiteannually. fish fillet, choice or Happy blackened,Hanukkah and served on a hoagie roll with choicecauliflower, of side.

7 million bulbs planted Theof battered, grilled And celery, lettuce, cabbage, a beneficial soil amendment or mulch.

Reuben Sandwich. Iced tea, coffee and water areRachelle included; other beverages or cocktails are the responsibility website is: www.keukenhof.nl/en/ DellaRocca Plant debris provides theSecretary carbon Barb Pollitt, and carrot. of thenormally guests. I will need a1.5 total count and your choice a week239-322-6386 before, and, of course, your money preferably in cash or Keukenhof hosts million ingredient needed for successful avisitors check made out to or cash.

Joan Powers 239-731-0168 and isme open for eight weeks composting.

December What to do

from mid-March to mid-May. Due to Pests: While coolerARE weather generally THIS IS popular WHERE NEW MEMORIES MADE Poinsettias: One of the most the pandemic it was forced to close for means fewer pests, some populations holiday plants is poinsettia. Enjoy C R U I SitE & L A N D V A C A T I O N S the first time in seventeen years. indoors now; then plant in the garden actually increase at this time of year.

On a bright note, Dutch photographer Continue monitoring and treat as CALL TODAY FOR THE CALL TODAY FOR to themed re-bloom next year.

The New England Club closed out their season on March 30th with a sports party.

BEST LAND AND CRUISE Albert Dros was allowed sole access needed.

GROUP CRUISE Irrigation: was an abundance foodPlants may need irrigationPACKAGES AVAILABLE to the Gardens forThere a single day of of Red Sox, Patriots, and Yankee fan gear on parade.ifAwesome Holiday Trees: INFORMATION FOR Consider enjoying a the weather has been warm and dry.

AND ASK ABOUT was enjoyed by everyone as well as baseball, football, frisbee and golf competitions. photography capturing views that are live southern SPECIAL-OFFERS! 2020 red cedar and then plant it Monitor Officers forcrowds. the 2020-2022 season were announced and they are: Co-Presidents: Dawnfor Ben-signs of stress and water in2019 normally impossible due to the the landscape when the holidays are only asand needed. jamin and Judy Machnicz, Sec Go to www.albertdros.com to see the Vice-President: Barbara Gilfillan, Treasurer: Lee Beliveau; over.

GAIL & monitoring LARRY HODGE open Fungal Continue retary; Gardens.

Carol Malatesta. Dawn, Judy, and Carol welcome our new officers with armsdisease: and splendor of the beautiful DELlarge TURApatch RESIDENTS for brown patch and fungal Protect: Falling temperatures may to working with you!

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When you feel like venturing visit winter garden, plant masses of begonia, Houseplants: Inspect regularly Gail Hodge - Cruise for Planners Judy Machnicz the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture impatiens, and geranium.

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Invite your friends to live at Tara Woods, and you could earn up to $500* when they purchase a new home. Call 239-731-1011 for details! *Referral reward restricted to Hometown America residents. Customer must register the resident who referred them at time of their initial visit. Residents whose referral purchases a new or special-order home will receive up to $500. Residents whose referral purchases a Hometown America-owned inventory home will receive up to $300. Residents whose referral purchases a brokered home will receive up to $100. Residents who refer will receive money after closing of escrow. Other terms and conditions may apply. Call 239-731-1011 for more details.

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BUTTERFLY GARDEN Photos of our own butterfly garden lovingly tended to and decorated by Linda And John Hoos.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year IMPORTANT TARA WOOD DIRECTORY INFORMATION Distribution of the NEW Tara Woods Resident Directory should begin in early December When you receive your copy of the NEW 2020 – 2021 Directory please review your information and email any additions, corrections and/or changes to haywood.gandy@gmail.com. Subject: Tara Woods 2020-2021 Directory Update. It is important that you include your Lot #, Name, Address, Telephone Number(s) and your Home State.

All new additions, phone number changes, misc. changes, and deletions to the NEW 2020 – 2021 Directory will be updated and published in the monthly editions of The Columns. The online edition of The Columns is available on the Tara Woods website. www.twhoa.net.

Thank you and have a wonderful and safe holiday. Community Directory Manager Haywood Gandy, 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot #643 Telephone 239-667-0887 (cell phone) or (cell phone) 603-557-8335.

NEW RESIDENT ADDITIONS TO THE 2020 – 2021 TARA WOODS DIRECTORY (December 2020) The additions, updates, and changes listed below are included in the NEW 2020 – 2021 directory.

Resident Name

Address

Lot #

DARPINO, John & Chrissy

19764 Cottonfield Road

447

Telephone

Home

Number

State

856-498-9403 (J) 609-805-7852 (C)

NJ

DEVICO, Carol

19589 Woodfield Circle

100

585-406-6627

DRISCOLL, James

19702 Woodfield Circle

145

239-785-9800

FIORINO, Sam

19589 Woodfield Circle

100

585-455-3925

FRANZEL, Denise

2862 Tara Lakes Circle

299

586-484-5124 (D)

MI

HAND, Keith

19620 Savannah Road

133

770-402-7673

GA

KNOWLES, Sandra

19620 Savannah Road

133

404-223-1582

GA

MOORE, Franklin & Laura

19010 19012 Potomac Circle Circle

545

330-703-4351 (F) 330-703-4733 (L)

MCCLURE, Kathleen

2777 Orlenes Street

342

616-291-0888

SANTANGELO, June

19702 Woodfield Circle

145

239-703-5086

TONEY, Phil

2862 Tara Lakes Circle

299

586-217-8540 (P)

NY

NY

OH MI

MI

CORRECTIONS / CHANGES TO THE 2020 – 2021 TARA WOODS DIRECTORY (December 2020) MISC. DIRECTORY CHANGES Resident Name

GORESH, Colleen

Address

2777 Orlenes Street

Lot #

342

Telephone Number

Home

Update or Change

State

239-405-2668

MO

THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTS NAMES WERE DELETED FROM THE 2019 – 2020 DIRECTORY Resident Name

Address

Lot #

Status

Home State

BRINKMAN, Sueann

19620 Savannah Road

133

Property Sold

NY

REECE, Bill & Susan

19589 Woodfield Circle

100

Property Sold

SC

VOORHEES, Gerald

19702 Woodfield Circle

145

Property Sold

LAVOIE, Ray

2853 Cloister Street

320

Deceased

NJ CAN

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It’s hard to believe in less than a few weeks we’ll be celebrating 2020 Christmas here at Tara Woods. Sure, everyone couldn’t enjoy most of the activities here in Tara Woods, but slowly but surely everyone did their part on playing it SAFE, STRONG and SMART. Thank you for doing your part.

Once again, I’m welcoming back our snowbirds to our community, and new residents. WELCOME. I like to mention a new furry four-footed friend in our community.

Tom and Judy Powers got a new puppy upon their return from Up North. His name is Charlie, and he’s a King Charles Spaniel.

If you have been living here for several years, we usually sponsor a Halloween Dog Costume contest. Judy had Cleoie, a terriermix of nine years, entered her in this event.

Judy and Cleoie would give Bailey (who use to be the writer of these segments before he passed on and Shiloh took over) a run for dressing up.

This summer Cleoie passed away, and Charlie has taken over to fulfill the hearts of the Powers.

By having Charlie, he has to put his paws on the

trails, especially the trees here in Tara Woods.

WELCOME, CHARLIE. Remember to pick up after us – like I state at all segments of Shiloh Speaks.

Well, on this segment of Shiloh Speaks, I’m addressing MERRY CHRISTMAS 2020.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! M – Moment of time has no boundaries.

E – Everyone (young and old) who lived during these trying months.

R – Realizing there may be an end to all of this.

R – Reality. It just doesn’t have a meaning of the world or state of things as they actually exist as

opposed to an idealistic or rational idea of them.

Y – Year. 2021 hopefully will be a better year for all.

C – Cherish what we have and don’t take it for granted – no matter what obstacles may be in

your paths.

H – Happiness/Health to see that ALL that are here are SAFE, STRONG, and SMART. R – Remembering too the good times and put aside the bad.

I – Impress oneself for being there for yourself and others.

S – Seeing what will be in store for one and all to come.

T – Time. Only 24 hours or 1,440 minutes, 60 minutes (and one minute has 60 seconds),

so 24/hour/day times 60 minutes/hours time 60 seconds/minutes to 86,400 seconds day.

M – Memory – a wonderful feeling we all can use in the right context.

A – Attitude – Remember we are here for you – just for the asking. It’s what you make of it.

S – Stressing. The rest of the year and the coming New Year 2021.

HAPPY NEW YEAR Be SAFE, STRONG and SMART Well, my time is up for this month’s segment of Shiloh Speaks.

Once again, have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and I’ll see you next year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR. SHILOH

This is Old Glory.

Is yours faded and torn?

Retire her to a proper disposal.

Drop her off at 19553 Charleston Circle (lot #12) or at the Guard House. Replacements are available from $7.00. Bob Glandorf

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NEW ENGLAND CLUB Hello, New Englanders! Normally at this time I would be giving you information about our New England Club Christmas Party, and reminding you that sign-ups are mandatory, but sadly, this is not the case. Miss you all very much and the laughter and love we share at our great parties! Right now, I am hoping that we can at least get together a couple of times this season.

I hope everyone has happy and healthy holidays; and for those of you traveling to our beautiful New England states, be safe and stay vigilant. Keeping our fingers crossed for the New Year.

Judy Machnicz

NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY CLUB Not much new in Club news. I wouldn’t plan on Club meetings for quite a while. Those of you who volunteered to host a meeting or event from October 2020 - April 2021 - hold that thought! We can use those ideas for the 2021-22 season, unless something changes drastically in the next few months.

I would like to take this opportunity to offer Happy Holiday wishes to all from the New York/New Jersey Club. No matter what’s happening around us, the spirit of the season lives within us. It may take on a different look, but I hope you celebrate with joy, love, peace and hope in a meaningful way to make your holiday special.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Stay safe. We’re not out of the woods yet. Please continue to follow the pandemic guidelines and be cautious.

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TARA WOODS BINGO PROTOCOL Because we want everyone who wants to play Bingo to feel safe, and, more importantly, to BE safe, Bingo at Tara Woods will follow the CDC Guidelines and Hometown America’s requirements pertaining to the Clubhouse.

These restrictions will be strictly adhered to and there will be no exceptions!

• Tables will be sanitized prior

to admission.

• All workers will wear masks and gloves.

• There will be only one (1) entry door

and it will open at 5:45 PM. • Maximum people allowed in the hall is

50, including workers.

• Temperatures will be taken at the door.

Anyone with a temperature over

100.4 degrees will not be admitted.

• Everyone must wear a mask when not

in their seat at their table.

• Only residents of Tara Woods can play.

Visitors and/or guests are

not allowed.

Proof of residency will be required at the door, such as your Tara Woods name tag or Florida ID showing your street address in Tara Woods.

• Tables and chairs have been arranged

to provide for social distancing and

must not be moved or changed.

• Due to the limited seating, there will be

no saving seats for anyone.

• There will be no concessions for now,

but you may bring your own snacks

and beverages.

If anyone refuses to comply with these provisions, they will be asked to leave.

Should they refuse to leave and cannot be persuaded to do so by others, the Bingo session will be terminated, and the hall will be vacated.

No refunds will be given.

These are very trying times and many of us are ready for something to change.

If we all do our part and follow these guidelines, we can stay safe and have some fun.

If you have any questions, call Polly Brown at 239-246-2391.

PLAY TARA WOODS

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SPORTS, CARDS, and CRAFTS TENNIS NEWS BE SURE TO CHECK THE TENNIS BULLETIN BOARD ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS GOING ON WITH TENNIS ACTIVITIES. TENNIS ASSOCIATION Nothing new to report this month. – Ed Sandre TENNIS LEAGUES With COVID-19 still active in the area, there is no inter-league tennis play scheduled at this time in Tara Woods.

WOMEN’S LEAGUE Women’s Team – Angels Tara Woods is not presently allowing inter-league play, so there isn’t any information to share with you regarding that. However, I thought I would give you a little history lesson on the Women’s Tennis Teams from Tara Woods.

The Tara Woods Angels existed long before I came to Tara Woods in 2009. Whether Tara Woods had one or two teams – depending on the number of women who signed up to play that year – one of the Women’s Teams was always called the Tara Woods Angels.

Since I didn’t join the Tara Woods Women’s Tennis League until the 2010-11 season, I don’t have any historical information prior to that time. The following information is taken from my personal records.

There were two Women’s Teams from Tara Woods for both the 2010-11 and 2011-12 tennis seasons.

Both years the Angels team was captained by Dawn Benjamin. The other team was called the Devils and was captained both years by former resident Ruth Aspin.

We also had two teams for both the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons. The Angels, of course, made up one team with Dawn Benjamin as captain the first year (when they took first place) and Sharon Boehlke as captain the second year. The other team was named the Lady Bugs, with Henri La Liberty as the captain both years.

We still had two Women’s Teams in 2014-15, with Sharon Boehlke again as the captain of the Angels.

The second team was called the Jewels and was captained by Julie Wehrung. That season Tara Woods reigned as champions, as the Angels took first place and the Jewels took second place in the league.

For both the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons, we had only one team. This team, named the Angels of course, had Sharon Boehlke again as the captain both years. The Angels tied for first place in 2015-16.

In 2017-18 we had just enough women sign up to make two teams. The new team that year was the Fusion captained by Janice Johnston. The Angels team was again captained by Sharon Boehlke.

In both 2018-19 and 2019-20 we had just one team again. Janice Johnston was the captain in 2018-19, and Pam Ahlers was the captain in 2019-20. Tara Woods again came out on top of the league both years, securing first place by at least ten games ahead of the second place team.

We were in the process of planning for our 202021 tennis season when COVID-19 struck, and all competitive tennis play was suspended.

I hope you enjoyed reading about our past tennis seasons. If I again feel ambitious, I may try to give you more Angels team information in a future issue of The Columns. This would be information from the very early years when the Tara Woods Angels team was actually formed. – Linda Engel

MEN’S LEAGUE White Team – Stallions Nothing new to report this month. – Glen Fisher / Art Frederick Blue Team – Tigers The North Fort Myers Senior Tennis League (NFMSTL) is not playing at this time due to COVID19 restrictions in the parks that host the league’s tennis teams.

The Tara Woods Tigers are waiting for the results of our Captains Meeting on December 7th for further guidance. At this point, all tennis is at the mercy of COVID-19 restrictions and the rules of the host parks.

Hopefully things will change for the better soon. – Al Dion / Mike O’Hearn Blue Team – Mustangs Nothing new to report this month. – Mike Renzulli ROUND ROBINS The new season for the Tennis Association has started. As I write this article, the first Round Robin was to be played on November 22nd. As more of our tennis players return to Tara Woods we have to consider what the season will include. We have to think about the health and situations we must face in the future.

We have the next Round Robin scheduled for January 24th. We hope our opportunity to play the season improves and gets back to normal. We will all work and seek input as to what our future may bring us.

Watch the Tennis Bulletin Board for changes and new procedures at the courts. – Dale Holat, Round Robin Coordinator Submitted by Linda Engel

SOFTBALL MEETING Polish Your Spikes and Oil up Your Glove. There will be a meeting of the Tara Woods Softball team on Friday, December 4th, at 9:30 in the Clubhouse. Please attend if you are interested.

See You then, Larry Baldwin - Manager 913-945-0016

SHUFFLEBOARD

If anyone is interested in playing Horse Collar on Mondays at 10:00 AM, the cost is $1.00 per player (to be given away as prizes). Anyone can play.

The Tuesday and Friday leagues will begin in January 2021.

Call Ken Atkinson at 815-970-0467 if you have any questions.

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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS

THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONTINGENT ON THE CLUBHOUSE REOPENING FULLY EUCHRE CLUB BINGO AT BUNCO Meets on Wednesday Nights Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us TARA WOODS In the Clubhouse Card Room at 7:00 PM. every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Card

Be one of the winners at our Tuesday night BINGO. And you can win more than once during the night!

If your eyesight isn’t as good as it once was, now you

can play too. We have really BIG game packs and “Specials” that are 8 ½” x 11” with 2” numbers.

No additional charge for the ticket that can make you the “King” or the “Queen” for the night and earn you even more money on all game sheets.

Game packets are sold with either 6 game squares per sheet or 9 game squares. The “Special” game papers have 3 game squares. Buy as many as you’d like!

Our Tuesday night BINGO session consists of 14 regular games and 6 “Special” games We also have “Hot Ball” prizes of $50.00 or more and a “Social” raffle. Sales STOP at 6:45 PM. Come join the fun.

PING PONG

Ping Pong is every Thursday from 1:00 - 3:00 PM

PICKLEBALL Come play one of the fastest growing sports!

Open play times are every day at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. All skill levels are welcome.

Come join your community neighbors for some fun and friendly play. The courts are also open at any other time for those wishing to play individually.

New to the game? Go to www.usapa.org for the best information about pickleball.

If you would like to learn to play or for more information, contact Diane Gibson at (603) 244-0536

LINE DANCING

Line Dance Class Come join us for lots of fun and great exercise!

Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Clubhouse.

Barb Goodhue 517-404-8063

BOCCE

Mondays at 3:00 PM Tuesdays at 9:00 AM No need to sign up Don’t need a partner New teams chosen every week ~ Easy to learn Questions: call Frank Millette 543-2954

TENNIS ANYONE? Join other tennis players every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00-10:30 AM for friendly Tennis.

Room. Cost is $3.00.

Will you have the first Bunco or the last, or the most? Will you have the most wins, or the most losses? If you do, the prize money will be yours! Come join the fun. Questions: call Polly Brown 731-1614

HORSESHOES Every Friday at 1:00 PM At the Horseshoe Pits.

Come join us for fun and laughs.

AGGRAVATION Meets in the Clubhouse Card Room

at 7:00 PM on Monday and Thursday nights.

The game consists of 11 hands and is easy to learn. Eight quarters gets you in. Come join the fun and play a great card game.

MAH JONGG

Come join the Mah Jongg group. Do not know how to play? We teach the first three Mondays of the month. We have a great time.

Come & join us on Mondays 12:003:00 PM. The Happy Ladies of Mah Jongg.

CRIBBAGE

There’s a “new” game at Tara Woods. If you hear someone say, “fifteen two fifteen four” and you don’t think they’ve lost a screw or two, come and join us in the Card Room every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a few games of Cribbage. The arrangement is fairly flexible since Cribbage can be played by 2 or 3 or 4 players. Just be there by 2 PM. Cards, cribbage boards and fun will be provided.

Contact John D’Amico at 239-731-7928 or danyyankees1@comcast.net.

POKER, ANYONE? LADIES! DO YOU PLAY POKER? How long has it been since you’ve played with friends? Did you know there’s a game every Monday night at the Clubhouse just for the ladies? Well, we really don’t have a “No Boys Allowed!!!” Rule, but men usually don’t like to play with wild cards and we do. But they’re welcome to play as long as they are willing to “play like girls”. It is most likely the least stressful and least expensive poker you can play around here! It’s a good night to socialize with the ladies and make new friends with the girls who like to play poker. The stakes are very low.

Call Polly Brown, 731-1614, if you’d like to join us – she’ll fill you in on the details or answer any questions you may have.

50¢ to buy in, but offers some “big” prize money!

BRIDGE

The Bridge group is looking for bridge players.

We meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in the Card Room. Call Beth Ferris at 5436295 or Pauline Young, 239-997-5984 first if you are interested in playing with this friendly group. We’d like to have you join us.

Beth Ferris

HAND AND FOOT CARD CLUB

Come join the group for a fun-filled afternoon of cards!

We meet on Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Card Room.

Don’t know how to play the game? EASY! We will teach you! It is easy to learn.

Questions: contact George Stelling, 731-6709

GAME NIGHT Every Friday night at 7:00 p.m.

Different games can be played (All are easy to Learn) LEFT – CENTER – RIGHT (dice- 3-coin buy-in)(winner-take-all each game)

CONTRACT RUMMY (similar to Aggravation) (6 quarter buy-in) 31 (card game) (3 dime buy-in each game) (winner-take-all each game)

For more information call Polly Brown at (239) 731-1614

CERAMICS Mondays – 12:00 Noon

Ceramics is held in the Ceramics Room by the Tennis Courts.

We are there every Monday at 12:00 Noon.

For more information and for firing of the kiln please contact Bonnie Abend, 217-0707, or Janelle Wissler, 770-2686.

We hope you will come and participate in making ceramics with us. Come join the fun.

Bonnie Abend

EXERCISE FOR SENIORS CURTIS IS BACK & HE IS LOOKING FOR YOU!!

Now is the time to get up and get going again. This is a total body workout that can be done standing or sitting down. It includes stretching, balance, cardio and light weights. Give it a try nothing to lose and may even gain some muscle Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the clubhouse at 8:00 AM. Any questions please contact Barb Simonson 541-840-4430

SHUFFLEBOARD Please check with the clubhouse for information on the use of the shuffleboard courts.

YOGA

Please check with the clubhouse for information on YOGA classes.

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BIRTHDAYS IN DECEMBER 1

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Florence & Floyd Jacobs Jim & Teri Burt Melanie & Ron Herald Joanne & Bob Byrne, Barb & Chick Jakacki Sharon & Ron Flobeck, Shelly & Rick Lubich Midge & John Scurlock, Debby & Tim Starkey Magaly & Julio Estremera, Diane & Bob Nunn Sheila & Mike Harris, Nancy & Wally Wuebbeler, 61 Yrs. Peg & Dave Gamble Ginny & Bob Loring, 69 Yrs. Lou & Rog Sapp Lois & Tom Heideman, 61 Yrs., Carolyn & Paul Key

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Becky & Joe Burza, Joanne & Bill Glandorf, Patty & Scott Lewkowski Karen & Gary Stein Christopher Desalvo & Daniel Malikowski Judy & Robert Holmes Sue & Pete Hodgson Evie & Paul Loud Contact Sue Clark 412-780-3584 or randsclark@verizon.net before December 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in January 2021

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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RECYCLING 101

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Check It Out! * All from the comfort of your home * 24 hours/day – Every day Latest news on what’s happening in the Tara Woods Community.

Weekly “What’s Happening” email.

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Community information – when you want it!

Select website pages are restricted to HOA members only

ATTENTION VETERANS!!

Many of you are not aware of USAA Auto and Home Insurance specifically designed for veterans AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS: spouses, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren etc. I can attest to the fact that the savings are substantial (for myself and my family) since becoming a member several years ago.

You just need to call: 1-800-531-8722 to enroll.

YOU SERVED – NOW YOU CAN SAVE! Sam Topping, U.S. Army

CLUBHOUSE MINISTRIES

For new residents of Tara Woods and existing residents too, the Clubhouse Ministries invite you to join one of their Bible study classes, which are held in the Clubhouse Meeting Room every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. These meetings give you an opportunity to make new friends as you study the Scriptures in relaxed and enjoyable surroundings. We are a non-denominational group. No need to make reservations, folks! Just stop by any Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. Come join us! Ann Scott

Inspiration Hour You will live as long as God wants you to live. Not less or more. You don’t determine your date of birth, and you don’t determine the date of your death. You do, however, have a lot to say about that time in the middle. That is why Psalm 90:12 says, ‘So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

Donna Erhardt

When in Doubt – Throw it out!

No Styrofoam! Especially NO plastic bags!

They can be deposited at Publix in the green bins outside as well as Styrofoam egg cartons.

Did you know soda cans can be picked up on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month by volunteers? They are sold and the money helps fund OUR Homeowners Association.

Did you know, that if you include an unrecyclable item in your bin, the recyclers must go through it by hand and pull them out, otherwise the entire load goes in the trash!

Approved recyclables include: • Paper - (excluding shredded, waxed, metallic or soiled).

• Cardboard - (excluding those with a waxed coating).

• Plastic - (excludes plastic bags, styrofoam, hazardous materials).

• Glass - green, brown and clear are all acceptable.

• Cans - Aluminum or steel (tin) - Homeowners Association will also pick up your aluminum cans on the 1st and 3rd, Saturday of the month curbside.

For additional information, go to: http://leegov.com/solidwaste/residential/recycling

BREAKING NEWS CANS TO THE CURB PUT YOUR ALUMINUM CANS OUT TO THE CURB ON THE 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH BY 9:00 AM OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WILL PICK THEM UP WHY? – REVENUE FROM THE CANS HELP FUND YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECYCLING BY “CANS TO THE CURB” IT IS GOOD FOR US AND OUR ENVIRONMENT CANS TO THE CURB!!!

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COVID-19 CLUBHOUSE RULES • Meetings/Activities to be held weekdays only. (Exception, Saturday Morning Coffee) • Events may be held on weekends with permission from managemet.

• Tempurature checks, social distancing and masks are mandatory. (Exception, food and drink) • Must supply own cue sticks, bibles, mats, etc...

• Indoor facility limit - 50 people. Outdoor no limit.

• kitchen use: Temperature checks, masks, gloves are mandatory. Need ice? Same rules apply.

• Any activity weekday evenings, area must be cleaned and sanitized. instructions for this will be provided by management.

• Clubhouse locked 10:00 PM. We have a duty and responsibility for the health and wellbeing of ourselves, our families and all our residents to abide by these rules.

WATER VOLLEYBALL!

WATER AEROBICS

TARA WOODS RULES OF THE CLUBHOUSE DUE TO COVID-19

Thursdays & Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM

8:00 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Come join us in this fun, non-competitive sport.

Meet new/old friends, get a few laughs while exercising.

No experience necessary.

Hope to see you there.

If questions, contact Barb Simonson 541-840-4430

Air temperature must be 62 degrees by 8:00 AM. Use ABC News to check temperature.

This is a great exercise for men and women with less stress on your joints and muscles.

The class consists of stretching, cardio and water weights. If you have them, bring a noodle, stretch bands and water weights.

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December 2020 CLUBHOUSE CALENDAR TARA WOODS Sunday

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7 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS 9:00 AM -11:00 AM PLAY REHEARSAL

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8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

6:45 PM BINGO

8 8:00 AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.

9 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

6:45 PM BINGO

2:00 PM HOA BOARD MTG.

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10:00 AM -5:00 PM PRIVATE PARTY

8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

8:00 AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.

1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

9:00 AM -11:00 AM PLAY REHEARSAL

6:45 PM BINGO

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8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

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16 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

23 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

6:45 PM BINGO

1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

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29 8:00 AM EXERCISE FOR SRS. 6:45 PM BINGO

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8:00 AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.

8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

8:00 AM COFFEE

1:00 PM -3:00 PM PING PONG

10:00 AM LINE DANCING

10:00AM -12:00 PM RESIDENT ORIENTATION

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ALUMINUM CAN PICK-UP DAY

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8:00 AM EXERCISE FOR SRS.

8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

8:00 AM COFFEE

1:00 PM -3:00 PM PING PONG

10:00 AM LINE DANCING

1:00 PM -4:00 PM PRIVATE PARTY

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8:00 AM COFFEE

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10:00 AM LINE DANCING

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9:00 AM GENERAL MEETING

8:00 AM COFFEE

8:00 AM EXERCISE FOR SRS. 1:00 PM -3:00 PM PING PONG

9:00 AM GENERAL MEETING

1:00 PM TABLE TENNIS 1:00 PM WATER VOLLEYBALL

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30 8:00 AM WATER AEROBICS

CHRISTMAS DAY

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