Tara Woods Columns - February 2022

Volume 33 | NO 2

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS page

FROM THE BOARD ROOM page

VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY page

NITE AT THE RACES page

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2022 HONOREE CAROL SHEILDS

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NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

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MILITARY BOXES page

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TENNIS NEWS page

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES page

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ENTERTAINMENT page

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CALENDAR page

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Additional Photos on page 12

SHILOH SPEAKS

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new residents!! We hope you are all getting settled in and can soon start enjoying the magic of Tara Woods. It was great to see many of you at our last New Residents Orientation. If you missed that one, or any previous ones, you are encouraged to come to our next one which will be on Saturday, February 12th, at 10:00 AM, in the Clubhouse Meeting Room.

We have a wealth of information to share with you. We hope to see you there.

Teri is an emergency room nurse while Jim is working from home in fleet management with Ari, a division of Holman Enterprises. In Teri’s free time, she enjoys animals and showing horses. Jim uses his free time restoring antique cars and hot rods.

Barbara Anderson Barb resides on Lot #194, 2550 Tara Blvd. She is a full-time resident from Janesville, Wisconsin. Barb has three children and five grandchildren. She is a retired technician who worked at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois.

Barb enjoys antiques and reading.

Jane and Richard Duchalski Jane and Richie reside on Lot #92, 19715 Charleston Circle. They are parttime residents from Ontario, Canada.

Jane and Richie have three children and four grandchildren. Jane is a retired customer service representative at a credit union. Richie is a retired manager of I.T. In her spare time, Jane enjoys knitting, reading, and going to the beach. Richie enjoys being in the warm weather, walking and going to the beach.

Ash Attia Ash resides on Lot #637, 2960 Tara Lakes Circle. He is a full-time resident from New York and New Jersey. He has two children. Ash is still working as an administrator for a law firm. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, tennis and swimming.

Laurel Cates Laurie resides on Lot #71, 19738 Charleston Circle. She is a part-time resident from Maine. She has one child.

Laurie is retired from General Electric.

In her spare time, she enjoys fishing and kayaking.

Denise Clark Denise resides on Lot #217, 19456 Omega Road. She is a full-time resident from Michigan. Denise has one child and one grandchild. She is still working as a geriatric nurse. When not working, Denise enjoys kayaking, hiking, and biking and likes to stay very active.

Theresa and James Crutchfield Teri and Jim reside on Lot #234, 2568 Macon Circle. They are full-time residents from New Jersey. They have six children and five grandchildren.

Carol Federici and Robert Phelan Carol and Bob reside on Lot #266, 2784 Steamboat Loop. They are parttime residents from New Jersey.

Carol and Bob have seven children, thirteen grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Carol is retired from real estate. Bob is self-employed, selling GPS tracking units. In her spare time, Carol enjoys going to the beach. Bob enjoys golf, pickleball and jumping in the Gulf.

Renee and Dan Horton Renee and Dan reside on Lot #57, 19568 Cotton Bay. They are full-time residents from New Hampshire.

They have five children and three grandchildren. Renee babysits for her grandchildren and Dan is still working as a manager for a plumbing company.

In her spare time, Renee enjoys reading, walking, and listening to music. Dan enjoys outdoor recreation.

Janet Krikorian Janet resides on Lot #587, 19011 Potomac Circle as a full-time resident from Massachusetts. She has two children and three grandchildren.

Janet is retired from the clerical field.

In her spare time, she enjoys taking pictures, traveling and playing cards.

Joan and Stephen Pushee Joni and Steve reside on Lot #125, 19593 Savannah Road. They are parttime residents from New Hampshire.

Joni will be joining her sisters, Charlene Lantry and Claudette Burke, here at Tara Woods. Joni and Steve have four children and eleven grandchildren.

Joni is a retired schoolteacher and Steve is a retired navigation technician.

They both enjoy boating.

Sheryl and Michael Rice Sherry and Mike reside on Lot #196, 19451 Ganty Lane. They are full-time residents from Michigan. Sherry and Mike have two children and six grandchildren. Sherry is a retired medical assistant/office manager.

Mike is still working as an audio/ visual technician at South Seas Resort.

In their spare time, both Sherry and Mike enjoy gardening, reading and the Florida weather.

Diane and Paul Zimmerman Diane and Paul reside on Lot #75, 19714 Charleston Circle. They are parttime residents from Ohio. Diane is a retired electronics buyer and Paul is a retired electrician. In her spare time, Diane likes biking, swimming, and playing cards. Paul also enjoys cards and the pool.

Additional photos of new residents

Brenda and Kenneth Weiss Brenda and Ken reside on Lot #83, 19661 Charleston Circle. They are fulltime residents from Illinois. They have five children and five grandchildren.

Brenda is a retired medical assistant, and Ken is semi-retired from sales and marketing. In her free time, Brenda enjoys water aerobics, garage sales and shopping. Ken enjoys playing poker, taking day trips and cooking with Brenda.

David Whidden David resides on Lot #269, 2796 Steamboat Loop. He is a full-time resident originally from Florida. He has three children and one grandchild.

David is still employed as a local truck driver and heavy equipment operator.

In his spare time, he enjoys riding motorcycles and tinkering with cars.

Terri and Kevin White Terri and Kevin reside on Lot #110, 19649 Woodfield Circle. They are fulltime residents from Ohio. They have three children and four grandchildren.

Terri is a homemaker who babysits in her home. Kevin is a retired boiler maker. In her spare time, Terri enjoys walking, Bingo, and swimming. Kevin enjoys watching football and playing golf.

WELCOME TO TARA WOODS, Barbara Krilivsky and Linda Kasdorf, co-chairs of the Welcome Committee

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FROM THE BOARD ROOM by Lou The annual Tara Woods Homeowners Association meeting was held on January 10th, and a quorum was achieved. The resident turnout was excellent!

The annual budget was approved. Four candidates for the Board were elected: Peter Krilivsky, Lynn Lessmiller, Carol Schnepp, and Barbara WernerLubich. Thank you to ALL the candidates who stepped up to contribute to making Tara Woods even better.

Immediately following the annual meeting, the Directors met and selected the following officers for 2022: • President Lou Dunning,

term expires 12/31/2022 • Vice President Sue Cook,

term expires 12/31/2022 • Recording Secretary Chris Olson,

term expires 12/31/2022 • Treasurer Dennis Purks,

term expires 12/31/2022 • Membership Secretary Barbara Werner-Lubich, term expires 12/31/2023 • Director at Large Peter Krilivsky,

term expires 12/31/2023 • Director at Large Lynn Lessmiller,

term expires 12/31/2023 • Director at Large Carol Schnepp,

term expires 12/31/2023

The HOA Statutory Rent Committee met with Community Manager, Angi Cummins, and Hometown America Regional Manager, Gena Paugh, on January 7th. The calculations were found to be in order. The committee had the opportunity to discuss current hiring shortages and potential future projects. Thank you to Rick Lubich, Joe Bevilacqua, Don Boehlke, and Peter Krilivsky for their efforts.

NOTE – February’s Homeowners Meeting will be held Monday, February 21, 2022, at 7:00 PM, in the Clubhouse. This is a change of date; please mark your calendar.

HEADS UP – The designated smoking area at the pool is located on the Verandah at the south end.

Thank you for your cooperation ensuring that all residents can enjoy the pools.

DID YOU KNOW THAT - A Resident Concern Form is located on our website www.twhoa.net and can be filled out and transmitted directly to the manager. There are also hard copies of the Resident Concern Form in the Clubhouse that you can fill out and deliver to the Hometown office. If you choose, you may send or give a copy to your Homeowners Association Board.

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

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FMO NEWS By Stuart Berman TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS Because of COVID I have received little information on what is happening in our Legislature. As situations arise and information is made available, I will do my best to get the information to you.

One item that I haven’t mentioned recently is that by being an FMO Member you can take advantage of the Cross-Country Motor Club Membership.

The service provides 24-hour emergency road service, custom computerized trip routing/Map service, reimbursement for emergency travel expense, auto/truck/rv rental discounts, hotel/motel discounts, spouse covered at no extra cost and much, much more.

You must be an FMO member to take advantage of these exceptional services. The annual cost is ONLY $35.00 PER YEAR. What are you waiting for?

Stay safe. Stay well. Look forward to seeing you once our monthly meetings begin again.

Thank you, Stuart Berman

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TARA WOODS RESIDENTS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS My name is Vicki Hoard, and I am trying to coordinate a group of residents who would like to assist me with something weighing heavy on my mind. All of our residents who are shut-ins deserve to have a meal for the holidays. Since I would just be starting this program, I would like to get a group of five to eight people who would like to help me figure out a way to serve these individuals.

The criteria should classify what we mean by shut-ins (physical, emotional, age, or mental disabilities). Do they have transportation, family who visit, etc., too numerous to figure out currently. Do they want to have dinner for

the holidays?

After we figure out the criteria, we would then have to figure out how to serve these individuals, who have lived their lives and are now not able to do for themselves. Whether someone adopts an individual, or we do it in an assembly line, is really to be determined until we know who we need to serve. I would need volunteers for the actual dinner delivery, but right now I need minds willing to help me establish some guidelines.

If this sounds like something you would like to do, please call me at 330-697-4630. ~ Vicki Hoard

VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY The Tara Woods Valentine’s Party is being held on Monday, February 14th. It is being hosted by the New England Club. Tickets went on sale Tuesday, January 11th, and will be sold at Saturday Morning Coffee and Tuesday Night Bingo, through Tuesday, February 8th, unless sold out. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $10.00 per person, and we will be serving a delicious dessert and coffee and tea. John’s Mobile Music will be providing the music.

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We will be honoring all attendees who have been married fifty years or more in 2022, with the Reverend Barry Maberry, officiating the ceremony.

Anyone purchasing tickets for this party is required to show proof of COVID vaccine, i.e., your CDC card, a copy of your CDC card, or a copy in your smart phone. If you are purchasing multiple tickets, you must show proof for every person that you are buying a ticket for. ~ Judy Machnicz

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

Call one of the following: Frank Millette 543-2954, Joan Musso 856-498-0261, Lorraine Milligan 731-0346, or Chuck Poveromo 815-979-3467.

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.

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Four candidates were successful and were sworn in at the annual Tara Woods Homeowners Association meeting.

Peter Krilivsky, Lynn Lessmiller, Carol Schnepp, and Barbara Werner-Lubich.

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OVER 1.4 MILLION IN SALES IN TARA WOODS FOR 2021!

Sunshine Home Sales and Randy Simonson would like to say THANK YOU for a great year.

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Invite your friends to live at Tara Woods, and you could earn up to $2,000* 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 $2,000. 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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COLUMNS STAFF EDITOR: Linda Beaulieu 239-560-0768 (lindabluetw@gmail.com) ASSISTANT: Linda Engel PHOTOGRAPHY: Lou Dunning, Donna Erhardt CALENDAR: Janet Daly and Sue Clark CIRCULATION: Linda Janis and Donna Tribeck, Co-Managers COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Haywood Gandy, Manager CLUBHOUSE SCHEDULER: Janet Daly COORDINATORS: Agatha Breen, Caroline Kelsey, Diane Nunn, Diane West, Ed Simko, Julie Wehrung, Maury Miller, Nancy Schoeppner, Pat Dunning, Shari Libby, Stu Berman, & Sheila Harris.

STUFFERS: Barb Simonson, Carol Schnepp, Carol West, Claire Schwinn, Diane West, Gene Dickie, Hilda Dienes, Lou Sapp, Maury Miller, Pam Harrington, Pat Dunning, & Sharon Boehlke.

ALTERNATES: Barb Simonson, Carol Heidemous, Celia Blotkamp, Frank Millette, Gerri Linder, & Linda Weibel.

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: Brion Palmer at 941-312-0665 or email him at BrionPalmer@yahoo.com.

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.

The Columns is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/September.

All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Columns to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.

DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability. Island Visitor Publishing is not responsible for claims made by advertisers.

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If you haven’t already registered on the NEW Tara Woods Homeowners Association website, then

Check It Out! * All from the comfort of your home * • 24 hours/day – Every day • Weekly “What’s Happening” email.

• Latest news on what’s happening in the Tara Woods Community.

• Upcoming Events – Community Event Pictures.

• News Articles – Classified Ads. • Emergency Information .......and more.

Community information – when you want it!

Select website pages are restricted to HOA members only

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IMPORTANT

Our goal is to provide residents with the latest updates to the 2021-2022 Resident Directory.

Updated information is published in each edition of The Columns which is available on the twhoa.net website.

Please email any new additions, corrections and/or changes to: haywood.gandy@gmail.com.

Please include Lot #, Name, Address, Telephone Number(s), and Home State(s).

If you update your member information on the twhoa website you MUST also send me the updated information for publication in the Directory.

At this time there is no easy way for me to know if a member makes changes to their information on the website.

If you did not receive your copy of the Directory, please send an email to haywood.gandy@gmail.com.

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THANK YOU, TARA WOODS! Thank you to all of you for your generous contributions. Through your kindness, the three

shifts of Firefighters and Paramedics were able to purchase their holiday dinners.

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A NITE AT THE RACES COMING TO TARA WOODS

Friday, February 4th

Sponsored by the New York/New Jersey Club Admission: $2.00 Tickets available at Saturday Morning Coffee and Tuesday Night Bingo – and at the door. Doors open at 4:00 PM

1st Race at 5:00 PM Food available: Hot Dogs, Chips, Soft Pretzels & Ice Cream Cups *Bring Your Own Beverage* Race Tickets: $1.00/Horse Social Raffle 10 Races Scheduled plus Daily Double These are actual races filmed at undisclosed tracks.

All Tara Woods residents, renters, friends and family are welcome!

Questions? Contact: Janet Daly at 239-567-2285 janetdaly@yahoo.com See the poster in the Clubhouse for more details.

CERT TEAM UPDATE CERT Basic Training scheduled for February! Course will be held at Del Tura on February 9th, 11th, 16 th, 18 th, and 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If interested or for more information, contact barbara.wernerlubich@gmail.com or at 410-409-5874.

TW CERT Disaster Drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 2nd. A disaster drill in conjunction with NFMFD and CERT leader Christi Kulwicki. Your CERT team may ask the community’s help to participate.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! WE NEED YOU AND YOU AND YOU! EVERY ONE OF YOU! Thank you for your continued support of our CERT team.

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THE MASONIC CLUB The Tara Woods Masonic Club’s February breakfast will be Tuesday, February 8th, at the Pine Lakes Pub, at 8:30 AM.

All Masons are invited. Please call Ken Ferris at 239-543-6295 to let him know you are coming.

MOVIE NIGHT NO MOVIE IN FEBRUARY!!

TOO MANY ACTIVITIES GOING ON IN THE CLUBHOUSE. THANKS, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey

LIBRARY HOURS The Library in the Clubhouse will be open normal days and hours: Monday through Sunday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

RED HAT LADIES Come join us on Tuesday, February 1st, at 1:00 PM at the Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant, 13021 N. Cleveland Ave, (Hwy 41), in North Fort Myers. The sign-up sheet is

on the board in the Clubhouse. We have lunch, cocktails, fun and a social. Hope to see some new faces. Any questions, call me, Patty Sparany, at 239-652-3869.

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SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY To those residents in our community who are recovering from an illness, we wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you out and about.

THERE IS NO SUNSHINE NEWS THIS MONTH Remember these people in your thoughts and prayers.

Please let me know of any medical news in your neighborhood.

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TARA WOODS CLUBHOUSE MINISTRIES SING-A-LONG

Residents gathered in the Clubhouse and enjoyed a beautiful Christmas sing-a-long accompanied on our baby grand piano played by Beverly. The Ministries provided refreshments and fellowship after the sing-a-long.

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2022 HONOREE OF TARA WOODS The Appreciation Week Committee is proud to announce that the 2022 Honoree of Tara Woods is Carol Shields, a woman whose career took her all over the world.

Carol was born in Flushing, New York, and was the oldest of six girls. (Imagine raising a half dozen girls!!!) She reports her early life was uneventful (I doubt that, living with five sisters), graduating from Warwick Valley High School, and then attending Salem College in West Virginia, Savannah School of Design in Georgia and graduating from Hunter College in NYC. Carol has always had a love of design and was fortunate to work for a textile and design company for twenty-seven years. She became the manager of the company’s Export Department, focusing on the overseas products.

This promotion enabled her to spend large quantities of time in Australia (both Sydney and Melbourne), Frankfort, Germany, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Denmark and Sweden. Indeed, this was a wonderful career!

On 9-11-2001 life in New York City changed, as well as the world, and Carol’s job changed.

As a result, the company offered her an early retirement.

In 1987 her parents had relocated to Tara Woods, and had purchased their home, on the corner of Steamboat Loop and Tara Lakes Circle, directly across from the Clubhouse. When not traveling, Carol frequently visited them at Tara Woods and fell in love with this community. In 2003, Carol purchased the home next door to her parents and thus it became known as Shields corner, even to this day. Carol continued her love of fabrics and worked for five years at Joann’s Fabric store at Merchants Crossing, until her parents got sick. At that time, she fully retired and cared for her parents, who died six months within one another in 2007. Long-time residents speak highly of this couple and their home is still owned by their daughters.

Carol was coaxed into joining the Entertainers and she said, “I will help out but not be on stage”.

Being a very generous woman, she offered to play the part of a snowbird during practices

“She

until the snowbird returned. Guess what, the snowbird never returned, thus putting Carol on stage! Since 2007, she has been a vital part of the Entertainers. Carol, being a talented lady, loves to sing and is also in Chorus, and is their secretary. Carol has also been an active member of the Garden Club, and is also an officer in this club, being their treasurer. Recently, she was the Chairperson of the successful Tara Woods Craft Fair, which is always one of the highlights of the season. Every Tuesday you will see her selling the nine packs at Bingo.

Although Carol has traveled all over the world, living in Tara Woods has been a great joy in her life, she reports, and she dearly loves this Community. That is obvious from all the time and energy she invests in our Tara. In reality, we are the blessed ones to have such a generous, caring, reticent woman living here.

Congratulations, Carol, on being chosen the Honoree! You deserve it. ~ Mary Nothnagel

Was Only Marginally Modest” OR HAVE YOU NO SHAME

by Vern Harden “Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa”

Live and on stage in Tara Woods on March 11h, 12th, and 13th.

A funny melodrama set in the woods of Colorado in 1884. Will the villian despoil the fair maiden? Will the hero save her? All this and more will be answered.

Audience participation will be encouraged.

The tickets are $8.00 PP and are available at Saturday Morning Coffee, before Bingo on Tuesday, and at the door of each performance, starting Saturday, February 5th.

The Friday & Saturday doors open at 6:30 PM, play starting at 7:00 PM Sunday doors open at 1:30 PM, play starting at 2:00 PM When you walk in, if you need assistance, you will find a friendly usher waiting to help you. The seat arrangements are theater seating or cabaret.

Please take note: Even though we have seating at tables…The Entertainers do NOT allow food nor drink in the Clubhouse for these performances.

Thank you for cooperating with us.

For any questions or more information call Pat Dunning 239-240-5848

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MILITARY BOXES We again are going to send boxes out to service men and women of relatives of Tara Woods residents. The boxes are always appreciated by those in the service. Volunteers bake cookies; and plus useful items and other snacks, etc. are included in the boxes.

We will need help to cover the costs of the other items we put in the boxes and the $16.10 postage per box.

Any contributions would be appreciated. Beth Ferris will be collecting for those expenses, and she will be glad to pick them up as well. A few photos from last year’s project are shown here. We plan on packing the boxes and mailing them at the end of March, so please have the names and addresses of your person to Beth by Saturday, March 12th, so we know how many to plan for. The names and addresses can be given to Beth Ferris any time from now on until then.

Thank you, in advance.

You have been generous in your support of this project over the years, and it means a lot to our people in the service.

Beth Ferris 239-543-6295

Lighthouse Home Sales “Guiding You Home”

Tara Woods residents list your home with DeeAnn Blanton from Lighthouse sales, your local sales agent. * DeeAnn is a trusted sales agent that is dedicated to selling your home quickly, professionally and for the top price. * DeeAnn will list your home in multiple listing outlets to get you the maximum exposure.

If you want it SOLD call DeeAnn Blanton TODAY!

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ARE YOU WONDERING WHAT’S GOING ON WITH TENNIS IN TARA WOODS? CHECK THE TENNIS BULLETIN BOARD ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH ALL TENNIS ACTIVITIES.

TENNIS UPDATE: It’s now well into the tennis season and we have had a great time and good turnouts for both social tennis and for TWIT. Also, our two men’s teams have resumed play, with the White Team playing on Tuesdays and the Blue Team playing on Thursdays, both at 1:30 PM. All are welcome to come out and cheer them on.

Our Round Robins – which everyone is invited to participate in regardless of skill level –are once again being played monthly. Again, to anyone who is interested in playing in any of these events, you are welcomed to join in and participate. – Ed Sandre OPEN TENNIS: The mixed doubles “Open Tennis” is played every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00 – 10:30 AM. Even when all four courts are filled with enthusiastic tennis players, we always make room for everyone who wants to play; we continually rotate players in so everyone gets to play. All skill levels are welcome to join us on the courts; there is no need to sign up to play on those “Open Tennis” days.

If you have an interest in playing tennis, stop by the courts and check us out.

TENNIS LEAGUES Men’s League White Team: As of January 4th, our White Team is in first place in the league which is

made up of six communities. However, the new year will mean more challenges for all the teams, as more players from each team will return for the full winter season.

By the time this article is in your hands we will be at the middle of our competitive season. Since we play both home and away matches, February 15th will be the next home game, followed by March 1st and March 8th. The last home game, which is also the last match for the season, will be March 29th.

Our playing schedule is on the Tennis Bulletin Board; you can check it out for all the games and the win/loss results each week. – Fred Puhlfuerst Blue Team: The Mustangs season opening match scheduled for January 6th was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The match will be rescheduled for another time. Our team was looking forward to playing in front of our home fans for the first time in over a year.

We continue to practice and are getting ready to play our match against the Pine Lakes Aging Bulls on January 13th on our home court. As of this writing, we just finished that first match against Pine Lakes and we won all six sets – so, we are off to a good start.

Our schedule is posted on the Tennis Bulletin Board at the courts; cancellations and make-up games will also be posted for residents’ convenience.

We are anxious to see how we will fare against the other teams in the Blue League.

We invite all Tara Woods residents to come out and cheer us on. All home matches are played on Thursdays and begin at 1:30 PM. Come on out and watch some good, competitive tennis. – Roger Rafferty TWIT (Tara Woods Inter-Community Tennis) New resident tennis players: There is plenty of time to join our in-house TWIT League. TWIT is an internal tennis league for both men and women that allows players to move up or down their current positions, depending on their weekly points. The idea is that the top player on each court can advance up to the next level, and the player with the least points on each court will move down to the next level. We play on Thursdays at 9:00 AM and our level of play is considered mild competition.

– Mike Renzulli ROUND ROBINS: Just a reminder: Our third Round Robin will be on Saturday, February 26th, at 9:00 AM. Snacks and drinks will be served during and after the tennis playing.

Please check the Tennis Bulletin Board for a sign-up sheet and put your name on the sheet to play in our next Round Robin of the season. – Greg Girard ~ Submitted by Linda Engel

Watch for changes in RMDs If you’re a certain age, you’ll need to withdraw money from some of your retirement accounts each year. But in 2022, the amount you must take out may be changing more than in other years – and that could affect your retirement income strategy.

Here’s some background: Once you turn 72, you generally must start taking withdrawals, called required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from some of your retirement accounts, such as your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan.

Each year, your RMDs are determined by your age and account balances. This year, the life expectancy tables used by the IRS are being updated to reflect longer lifespans. This may result in lower annual RMDs than you’d have to take if this adjustment hadn’t been made.

If you’ve started taking RMDs, what does this change mean to you? It can be a positive development, for a few reasons: • Potentially lower taxes – Your RMDs are generally taxable at your personal income tax rate, so the lower your RMDs, the lower your tax bill might be.

• Possibly longer “lifespan” for retirement accounts – Because your RMDs will be lower, the accounts from which they’re issued – including your traditional IRA and 401(k) – may be able to last longer without becoming depleted. The longer these accounts can stay intact and remain an asset, the better for you.

• More flexibility in planning for retirement income – The word “required” in the phrase “required minimum distributions” means exactly what it sounds like – you must take at least that amount. If you withdraw less than your RMD, the amount not withdrawn will be taxed at 50%. So, in one sense, your RMDs take away some of your freedom in managing your retirement income. But now, with the lower RMDs in place, you may regain some of this flexibility.

(And keep in mind that you’re always free to withdraw more than the RMDs.) Of course, if you don’t really need all the money from RMDs, even the lower amount may be an issue for you – as mentioned above, RMDs are generally taxable. However, if you’re 70½ or older, you can transfer up to $100,000 per year from a traditional IRA directly to a qualified charitable organization, and some, or perhaps all, of this money may come from your RMDs. By making this move, you can exclude the RMDs from your taxable income. Before taking this action, though, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor.

Here are a couple of final points to keep in mind. First, not all your retirement accounts are subject to RMDs – you can generally keep your Roth IRA intact for as long as you want. However, your Roth 401(k) is generally subject to RMDs. If you’re still working past 72, though, you may be able to avoid taking RMDs from your current employer’s 401(k) or similar plan, though you’ll still have to take them from your traditional IRA. Changes to the RMD rules don’t happen too often. By being aware of how these new, lower RMDs can benefit you, and becoming familiar with all aspects of RMDs, you may be able to strengthen your overall retirement income situation.

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ENTERTAINING NEWS So, Ladies and Gentlemen... February finds the Entertainers in serious rehearsing mode.

Next month our production of “She Was Only Marginally Modest” goes before the community.

On Friday, March 11th, and on Saturday, March 12th, the play starts at 7:00 PM. On Sunday, March 13th, the play starts at 2:00 PM. For each performance, the doors open one-half hour before. We offer theatre and cabaret seating, but neither food nor drink are allowed in the Clubhouse for our productions. Tickets, which are a donation of $8.00 per person, go on sale beginning February 5th, at Saturday Morning Coffee, and before Bingo on Tuesday night, as well as one-half hour before each performance when the doors open to the community.

Please be sure to attend at least one or more of these productions; our actors and supporting crews have spent many hours creating an entertaining performance for your enjoyment.

This is a funny story of a dastardly villain, a manly hero and a ‘marginally modest’ heroine living in a community of strange and wonderful characters all who are guarded by a ‘dead moose’. Sound intriguing? Be sure to find out who gets to get married, who returns to the hog farm, who searches for a man to marry, who gets

to help Ma, who gets to clean up the forest and who gets to flit about the forest.

Looking forward to seeing your smiling faces and hearing your laughter and applause in the audience.

“You need three things in the theatre; the play, the actors, and the audience; each must give something.” ~ Kenneth Haigh Pat Dunning, Stage Manager Entertainers 239-240-5848 padunning46@gmail.com

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BIRTHDAYS IN FEBRUARY 1 2 3

Jesse Lane, Carol Shields Dean Schaftlein Harry Downs, John Moynihan, Wendy Nichols, Liz Wilson 4 Dorothy Andrus, Tom Bigold, Laurel Cates, Lynne Chilberg, Arnie Gaudet, 4 Marie Peidlow, Steve Rigsby 5 Sue Finn, Ken Weiss 6 Peggy Barr, Clint Boyer, Violet Raymond, Michelle Selvato, Norm Wing 8 Dave Gamble, Carol Malatesta 9 Craig Baker, Peggy Gasmire, Dale Humphrey, Cathy Laurin, Diane LeMay 10 Linda Kasdorf, Lynn Lessmiller, Bill Taylor, Jerlis Villalba

11 Janice Johnston, Clif McLaughlin, 93 Yrs., “Chickie” Notaro 12 Vera Day, Joyce Pansegrau, Alan Roncek, Paul Zimmerman 13 Lois Heideman 14 Liz Neumann, Ed Sparany, John Van Sleet 15 Doreen Choquette 18 Jim Choquette, Louise Phillips 19 Henrietta La Liberty 22 Joyce Campbell, John Olson 24 Mary Burke 25 Kandice Chadwell, Robert Holmes 27 Georgi Burns, Herb Gales, Milty Katz, Bob Snyder 28 Jon Porter 29 Carole Neveu

ANNIVERSARIES IN FEBRUARY 1 2 4 6 11 13 14

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Teri & Jim Crutchfield Angie & Alan Roncek Peggy & Dave Boncher Brenda & Dave Redgers, Laurie & Mike Zakrewski 26 Belle & Stuart Berman, 55 Yrs. 29 Shelley & Greg Renaud Contact Sue Clark 412-780-3584 or randsclark@verizon.net before February 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in March 2022

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MID-ATLANTIC SOCIAL CLUB NEWS We welcome Tara Woods residents from Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and friends from all over the country. Check out our Club newsletter on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse for details on previous meetings, contact information and upcoming events. If you have any questions about our Club, please contact one of the officers (names are posted on each newsletter).

Many thanks to our members who helped make the community New Year’s Eve party a “Roaring 2022” success! What fun we had sponsoring that event!

Always remember to bring place settings and your beverage of choice to each meeting. The food is always delicious. Also check the bulletin board for sign-up sheets for each meeting so we can plan for plenty of food for everyone. ~ Sue Clark

MIDWEST CLUB

Well, another month has passed, and a new month has begun.

February is the shortest month on our 12-month calendar. This year we only have 28 days, so no leap year. If you were born February 29th, you’re in luck. You’re only three years young.

As we all know, February 2nd is Groundhog Day. Good old Punxsutawney Phil makes his debut. If he sees his shadow – he returns to his hole for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, spring is just around the corner. As of last year, we couldn’t decide what he was thinking due to COVID-19. “Oh Well!”

February is American Heart Month, that brings us to a special date for young and old – February 14th, Valentine’s Day. Even though chocolate is very toxic to us, still on this segment of “Shiloh Speaks”, I give you some of my Valentine sayings and puns for all of your pet’s view on this special day.

“Happy Valentine’s Day” Pugs of kisses and Poodles of love, You’re the best pet parent in the world fur real. No bones about it!!

You are bone-Ifiedpawstatic, So I’m unleashing my total self for you.

If I give you my licks as my special kisses I Shih Tisa not.

A round of paws for being the best pet parent a pet could ever ask for.

So, Doggonit, will you paw-lease be my Valentine?

Well, my time is up for “Shiloh Speaks” for this month. Be sure to pick up after us – This is your Tara Woods. Keep it clean!!

Happy Tails Shiloh

Happy New Year to all Midwest Club members. Thank you to all who participated in helping take down our Christmas tree on Saturday, January 8th. The Midwest Club members who attended the New Year’s Eve party would like to give a special thank you to the Mid-Atlantic Club for hosting such a fantastic New Year’s Eve party. A fun time was had by all, and the roaring 1920s theme was a real crowd pleaser.

Our next Midwest Club meeting will be Friday, February 11th, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. We will be hosting a baked potato bar with all the fixings (sour cream, cheese, butter etc.). Please start checking the bulletin board towards the end of January for details on the specific menu, price, ticket sales, and sign-up sheets.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our new and previous members. ~ Vicki Hoard

NEW ENGLAND CLUB The New England Club will have our “Welcome Spring” party on Saturday, March 19th.

Please note the date changed from March 12th.

New remainder of season schedules are posted on our bulletin board.

The menu and sign-up sheet will be posted in the Clubhouse, shortly after Valentine’s Day. Sign-ups, as always, are mandatory and the cutoff date will be Monday, March 14th.

If you have not previously shown proof of COVID vaccine, you will be denied entrance to this party. ~ Judy Machnicz

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH by Sam Topping

“Try to do that which you think you cannot do, so you may learn how to do it.”

CANS TO THE CURB

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 $8.00.

Bob Glandorf

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!

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SPORTS, EXERCISE, and ACTIVITIES NEW IMAGE CHORUS If you enjoy SINGING IN THE RAIN you are cordially invited to come indoors to the Clubhouse on Mondays between 12:30 and 2:30 PM and join other members of the Chorus and sing while staying dry.

What a wonderful way to exercise your lungs while having a good time. You already know most of the songs we will be singing and besides you will have your song book in front of you.

There are no tryouts or tests of any kind. It is just an opportunity to enjoy yourself and have some fun. As they say on the Price Is Right, “Come on Down.” We look forward to meeting you.

Thank you, Stu Berman.

To stay informed of events in Tara Woods: - Read the posters on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse.

- Check the Clubhouse bulletin boards for meeting and event information and sign-up sheets.

- Come to Saturday Morning Coffee!

- Read The Columns and check the Calendar.

- Sign on to the Tara Woods website, www.twhoa.net, to be kept informed of all current events and more!

- Check out page 5 of the Tara Woods Community Resident Directory to see all the opportunities to keep you busy in Tara Woods, with the contact people for each one listed if you have questions.

- Page 4 of the Directory lists the contact people for specific responsibilities under the Board of Directors that you can contact with any questions.

TAI CHI IMPORTANT NOTE: Beginning Tuesday, October 5th, Tai Chi classes meet the same days, Tuesday and Thursday, but at a new time 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. The time change is necessary to accommodate The Entertainers group.

Tai Chi classes continue and are going strong in Tara Woods. A dedicated group of residents continued practice through the summer, under the patient and supportive guidance of our incredible instructor, Tony Fettig. Tai Chi students have progressed through the first twenty-four movements of the 108 movement set. As we head into full “season”, we look forward to welcoming back our snowbirds who began classes with us in April, as well as any newbies who would like to begin Tai Chi. Tony will help you get caught up with the rest of the class.

Not familiar with Tai Chi? Here’s some info so you can decide if Tai Chi is right for you.

When are classes? Tai Chi classes are FREE in the Tara Woods Clubhouse.

Classes meet year-round Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. Who is teaching classes? Our instructor is Tony Fettig. Tony has twenty years martial arts experience (Tai Chi is a form of martial art) and ten years experience in Tai Chi, six of those years as an instructor. He is a full- time resident at Pine Lakes for the past ten years where he teaches Tai Chi classes twice a week.

How do I sign up for classes? Who do I contact with questions? We ask that you sign up for classes. Contact Barbara Werner-Lubich, Tara Woods resident: Phone: 410-409-5874, Email: barbara.wernerlubich@gmail.com OR Deb Nespolo, Tara Woods resident: Phone: 401-309-1136, Email: debra.nespolo@gmail.com.

What is Tai Chi? Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for mind and body health. Tai Chi is a mind and body practice that involves a series of slow, gentle, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and rhythmic breathing.

Who is Tai Chi for? Everyone!! Men and women, any age. Like starting any exercise, it is important to ask your physician any questions you may have about whether Tai Chi is right for you.

What are the health benefits of Tai Chi? Tai Chi has been shown to improve one’s flexibility, coordination, relaxation, balance, stamina, and blood oxygenation.

It has also been shown to help relieve stress, reduce blood pressure and heart rate. All are particularly important as we age. With the mind and body united in movement, seniors find they feel good and can bring this feeling into their everyday lives, making them more resilient physically and emotionally.

What are classes like? Tony teaches the Taoist forms of Master Moy Lin Shin.

First 20 minutes: Foundation exercises, slowly and gently working all muscle groups and joints with an emphasis on deep breathing and relaxation.

Second 20 minutes: From the beginning, step by step learning the forms of Master Moy Lin Shin. Demonstrating and practicing each movement in order, emphasizing stance, direction, hand and foot position, all in order to achieve the most physical benefit.

Last 20 minutes: Connecting the learned movements into the relaxed, continuous, flowing form of Tai Chi. What should I bring to class? Tony recommends comfortable clothes and flat shoes that allow the foot to glide and pivot. One of the best shoes for Tai Chi is FitKicks available on Amazon for $20-$23. Ballet style slippers like those sold by Isotoner (any brand will do) are also acceptable.

Just want to try outTai Chi out before buying shoes? You can wear socks for the short term. Not allowed: bare feet or sneakers. Not sure if shoes you already have are acceptable? Bring them to class to show Tony along with socks just in case. Bring a water bottle. It’s important to stay well hydrated and we will take a brief water break part way through class.

EXERCISE FOR SENIORS

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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 at 541-840-4430.

Additional classes are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 AM. Any questions, please contact Marcia Poveromo 239-560-9642.

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Book Club will meet on February 3rd at 2760 Steamboat Loop at 1:30 PM. Everyone is invited to join our discussion of the latest best sellers we have been reading.

For further information, contact Marilyn Workman at 239-543-1168.

Happy reading!

WATER AEROBICS

Thursdays & Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM

8:00 AM Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

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 at 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.

If questions, contact Judy Brda at 239-731-1797.

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REFLECTIONS ON THE NEW YEAR FROM A SENIOR CITIZEN THE MAYONNAISE JAR AND THE 2 CUPS OF COFFEE When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full… they agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes’. The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

‘Now,’ said the professor as the laughter subsided, ‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things – your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions – and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter, like your job, your house, and your car and possessions. The sand is everything else – the small stuff. ‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’ he continued, ‘there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your relatives and friends. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18 holes of golf, or a game of pickleball or walk outside enjoying nature. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.’

TARA WOODS COMPUTER CLUB The Tara Woods Computer Club has resumed free computer classes for the owners, renters, and guests of Tara Woods. These are held at 10:30 AM every Thursday in the Card Room at the Clubhouse. They are open to everyone, and there is no membership fee.

The first and third Thursday of each month are devoted to Computer Basics. This is a complete course on how to use your computer but may have to be shortened to finish by the end of the season. The second and fourth Thursday are reserved for General subjects and cover a single specific topic of interest. If there is a fifth Thursday in a month, it is an open question and answer session where you can ask me almost anything you want.

The first topic we discussed was Windows 11, and additional topics will be determined as we go along. We will spend as much time as we need to on each topic, and the next topic to be covered will always be posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. You can attend only those classes that appeal to you. Bring something to take notes with, and your laptop computer if you want to follow along on it.

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.

I’m looking forward to seeing you.

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RESIDENT APPRECIATION WEEK Resident Appreciation week starts Monday, February 14th, and concludes on Saturday, February 19th, with Resident Appreciation Day. Hometown America has scheduled surprises for the residents, and I know that we are all looking forward with excitement and great anticipation.

Saturday, February 19th, will start with a parade.

The theme for this year’s program is a pirate theme and Bob Clark has built a pirate ship.

All clubs, groups and residents are encouraged to participate. While dressing as a pirate or decorating your golf cart is not mandatory, we hope you will consider joining us. There will be no prizes but you get the benefit of getting some fresh air with your friends and neighbors.

Line up on Shiloh Lane at 9:00 AM, with the parade scheduled to start at 9:30 AM. To reserve a spot (first come, first served) please contact Stuart Berman via e-mail stuartberman34@yahoo.com with the name of the group who is participating and approximately how much space you need. Individual walkers and golf cart riders are also welcome and encouraged to participate. Include your name, club or group and a contact person. Please do so by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, February 16th. Thank you.

Because of the current CDC and Hometown guidelines, any Hometown sponsored event where food is being served, it must be individually wrapped.

Because of this and concern for the health and safety of our community there will be no Hometown sponsored breakfast.

Following the parade there will be a Scavenger Hunt. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Additional information is in the program.

In order to get your free lunch, you must be a resident of Tara Woods. Friends and family are welcome to join you at a cost of $5.00 per meal. You will have your choice of Turkey, Roast Beef, Veggie or Italian. Each sandwich will be individually wrapped.

You can get your lunch tickets on Tuesday, before Bingo, and at Saturday Morning Coffee. The last day for obtaining your lunch ticket is Saturday, February 12th. NO REQUESTS CAN BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE. No substitutions can be accepted after your selection is made. Questions or concerns, please contact Stuart Berman at stuartberman34@yahoo.com or call 239-220-2369.

Afternoon games are on your own. Please wipe down any equipment before and after play.

Bingo is scheduled subject to COVID regulations at that time.

Don’t forget to attend the dance on Saturday night.

Your lunch ticket will be entered into the drawing for any one of the prizes on Saturday night. You will also receive a door prize ticket, when you enter the Clubhouse, for a possible prize.

Congratulations to our honoree, Carol Shields.

I want to thank our Community Manager, Angi Cummins, Belle Berman, Ken Clark, Pat Dunning, Judy Girty, JoAnne Glandorf, and Claire Schwinn for their assistance and support.

THANK YOU. Stuart Berman

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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS BINGO AT TARA WOODS

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.

PICKLEBALL To all new and existing residents. Looking to get some exercise and have some fun at the same time? Come join us for Pickleball! It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. Current open play times are at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM every day.

Come down to the courts and say hello. We would be happy to teach you how to play the game. There are paddles available in the storage container in front of the courts and the balls are located on the door of each court. Proper footwear is required. Join in on the fun!

For further information contact Richard Breniser 330-418-6461 or rbreniser@gmail.com

LINE DANCING

Starting in November. Join us for some fun and great exercise.

Tuesdays 9:30 AM – Experienced dancers Fridays 10:00 AM – Beginners 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 Rudy Diaz 239-347-7934 Additional time: Tuesdays at 3:30.

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

BUNCO

Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Card 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

PING PONG

Looking for Players!

Remember those days playing ping pong as a kid?

You can still play today! Please join us on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Clubhouse.

For further information contact Norm Libby at 239-246-3510.

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 Ann Millette 239-543-2954

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.

MEN’S POKER Wednesday in Meeting Room at Clubhouse. 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Contact George D’Allesandro, 239-543-8492.

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 543-6295 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 2:00 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 Polly Brown, 39-246-2391

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 Maury Miller, 239-365-9859.

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

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 began in January 2021.

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

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

Come join us for fun and laughs.

YOGA

Please check with the clubhouse for information on YOGA classes.

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THE COLUMNS

FEBRUARY 2022

941.312.0665

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February 2022 Calendar of Events What’s happening in Tara Woods this month?

EVERY MONDAY February 7, 14, 21 ,28 8:00 AM Water Aerobics/Main Pool 9:00 AM Entertainers 12:30 PM New Image Chorus 12:30 PM Mah Jongg/Card Room 7:00 PM Aggravation/Card Room 7:00 PM Ladies Poker/Card Room

MONDAY SPECIAL EVENTS February 7 10:30 AM 2:00 PM February 14 6:00 PM February 21 7:00 PM

EVERY TUESDAY February 1, 8, 15, 22 8:00 AM Senior Exercise 9:30 AM Advanced Line Dancing 10:00 AM Clubhouse Ministries/Meeting Room 11:15 AM Tai Chi 12:30 AM Bridge/Card Room 6:00 PM Billiards/Billiard Room 6:45 PM Bingo

TUESDAY SPECIAL EVENTS February 8 10:00 AM Residents Appreciation Meeting Card Room February 15 8:00 AM Build Set for Entertainers Stage, Portico Entrance

EVERY WEDNESDAY February 2, 9, 16, 23 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Produce Truck 8:00 AM Water Aerobics/Main Pool 10:00 AM Senior Exercise 2:00 PM Cribbage/Card Room 2:00 PM Men’s Poker/Meeting Room 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Ice Cream Truck

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL EVENTS February 9 5:00 PM Pickleball Club February 9 7:00 PM CERT Meeting/Meeting Room

Sound & Lighting Meeting/Card Room HOA Board Meeting/Board Room Valentine's Party HOA Membership Meeting

EVERY THURSDAY February 3, 10, 17, 24 8:00 AM Senior Exercise 9:00 AM Entertainers 11:15 AM Tai Chi 1:00 PM Table Tennis 1:00 PM Water Volleyball/Lap Pool 6:00 PM Billiards/Billiard Room 7:00 PM Aggravation/Card Room EVERY FRIDAY February 4, 11, 18, 25 8:00 AM Water Aerobics/Main pool 10:00 AM Beginner Line Dancing 1:30 PM Hand & Foot Cards/Card Room 7:00 PM Game Night/Card Room

FRIDAY SPECIAL EVENTS February 4 4:00 PM February 11 5:00 PM February 18 4:00 PM

A Nite at the Races Midwest Club Canadian Club

SATURDAY February 5, 19, 26 7:45 AM Coffee/Info. Meeting 10:00 AM Senior Exercise February 5, 19 9:00 AM Aluminum Can Pickup

SATURDAY SPECIAL EVENTS February 5 2:30 PM February 12 7:30 AM February 12 10:00 AM February 12 9:00 AM February 19 9:15 AM February 19 February 26 3:00 PM

Private Party/Villalba Pancake Breakfast $5 New Resident Orientation/Mtg. Room Garden Club Meeting/Card Room Entertainer’s Biz Meeting/Mtg. Room Resident Appreciation Day Memorial Reception for George Daly

EVERY SUNDAY February 6, 13, 20, 27 1:00 PM Water Volleyball/Lap Pool 7:00 PM Bunco/Card Room

SUNDAY SPECIAL EVENTS February 27 11:00 PM

Mid-Atlantic Club - Isles Yacht Club

All events are in the main hall of the clubhouse unless otherwise noted.