Tara Woods - October 2020

Volume 31 | NO 10

Tara Woods Homeowners Association • www.twhoa.net

OCTOBER 2020

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INSIDE

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Welcome New Residents

From The Board Room

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Volunteer Opportunity

Drive-Thru Oktoberfest

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Sunshine & Sympathy

Resident Directory

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22 Entertainment 24 Shilo Speaks

26 State Clubs Garden Club 32

HOT DOG DAY The sun was shining on Tara Woods as we enjoyed our first-ever drive-thru, bike-thru, walk-thru Hot Dog Day at the lake. It was so good to see our neighbors

out to enjoy the day and to say “HI”.

Thank you all for coming. A special thank you to Hometown America Tara Woods, and Tara Woods Homeowners

Association Activities Committee and Bill Black and his great cookers and servers.

Additional Photos on page 16

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS A warm welcome to the following new residents.

We look forward to sharing the magic of Tara Woods with you! If you have not attended a New Residents Orientation, please join us on Saturday, October 10th, in the Clubhouse at 10:15 AM. (Please wear a mask.) We have a wealth of information about our community to share with you. Meanwhile, if you have questions or concerns, do feel free to call us: Mary Kivel at 207-505-5576 or Donna Phillips at 239731-5802, co-chairmen of The Welcome Committee.

Louise (Lou) Aubrey and Jean LaVoie Lou and Jean are Canadians residing part-time at Lot #320, 2853 Cloister Street. They are both retired teachers. Jean was also an educational advisor. Lou sings with a group and also enjoys playing bridge while Jean likes bikes, curling and cards. They have two children.

Mary & Joe Bucceri

Juanita Gasdia

Linda and Joe Kasdorf Juanita Gasdia Juanita Gasdia lives at Lot #147, 19679 Woodfield Circle. She moved to Florida years ago from Ohio and has worked in real estate as well as housekeeping at a hotel. She bowls three times a week and goes to church. Juanita has six children and is the grandmother of eighteen children and many great grandchildren.

Jeff Gingras Jeff Gingras works in the warehouse of an iron mine in the Arctic and is from Canada. He resides part-time at Lot #21, 19613 Charleston Circle. Jeff has one child. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, golfing and going to the pool.

Mary and Joe Bucceri and Charlene Bucceri

Mary and Joe moved Lot #650, 2991 Charlene with to Tara Lakes Circle, with their daughter her dog Mila Charlene as part-time residents. They hail from Ohio but have lived in Cape Coral for many years. Mary is a retired hairdresser who enjoys swimming, playing cards and doing aerobics, and Charlene was an LPN who also enjoys swimming as well as playing with her dog. Joe is a retired tool and die maker and also owned a pool service. He enjoys building things and puttering in his yard. Mary and Joe have two children and four grandchildren.

Betsy and Mel Courtney, Rich Courtney Coming to us from Wisconsin, Betsy and Mel Courtney, with Mel’s brother, Rich Courtney, are full-time residents at Lot #272, 2808 Steamboat Loop.

Betsy is working as a teacher in Fort Myers and enjoys being outside and going to the pool. Mel is a retired semitruck driver who now has time to enjoy fishing and all sports. Rich is a warehouse worker as well as a movie and trivia buff. Betsy and Mel have two children and one grandchild.

Faye & Gene Hamm

Faye and Gene Hamm Faye and Gene Hamm lived in Maine and Michigan before moving to Florida and lived in Horizon Village for sixteen years before moving here to Tara Woods.

They reside full-time at Lot #85, 19673 Charleston Circle. Faye retired from an insurance company and Gene retired after twenty-one years in the U.S. Navy.

Both enjoy photography, genealogy and traveling in their motor home. They are the parents of two children and four grandchildren.

Linda and Joe Kasdorf Linda and Joe Kasdorf moved to Tara Woods from Wisconsin as full-time residents at Lot #512, 2854 Darwin Street. They are the parents of two children.

Linda worked in sales for Carter Children’s Wear before retiring and enjoys quilting, knitting and

gardening. Joe retired from building crank shafts for Chrysler Corporation and likes woodworking, computers and fishing.

Janet and Steve Janet & Keirn Janet and Steve Steve Keirn hail from Indiana and came Keirn to southwest Florida in season and lived in the area. They now reside at Lot #543, 19004 Potomac Circle, where Janet enjoys computer games and card games and Steve likes yard work and traveling. Janet retired from purchasing for a large health care facility and Steve retired after forty years as a truck driver and ten years farming. They have two children and four grandchildren.

Connie and Denny Knebel Connie and Denny Knebel, from Illinois, are parttime residents at Lot #653, 2973 Tara Lakes Circle.

They are the parents of three children and have six grandchildren. Connie retired from driving for a construction company while Denny is semi-retired from Knebel Auto Body Center as well as an overthe-road truck driver. Connie keeps busy with aerobics, line dancing and volunteering, and Denny is a fan of race cars, tractors and steam engines. He also collects cars and organizes his garage.

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FROM THE BOARD ROOM by Lou While we have not been able to meet and gather as we have historically, life goes on and the work of your Homeowners Association goes on. (Don’t forget your TWHA dues for 2021.)

• The Board of Directors met on September 8th and was presented with the daunting task of replacing three crucial Board Members.

One position was left open by the passing of Keith Schuelke, another by the passing of Bill Loveday. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Keith’s and Bill’s families. A third was as a result of the reluctant resignation of Roger Rafferty. A very special thank you goes out to Roger for his steadfast service on the Board and to the Community.

The Board interviewed and selected the following residents to serve on the Board: Ann Millette – Membership Secretary Lynn Lessmiller – Director Norman Wing – Director NOTE: We subsequently learned that Norm is ineligible to be on the Board since he is a Hometown employee.

Congratulations and welcome to Ann and Lynn.

• Our website (www.twhoa.net) is maintained daily providing up to date timely and accurate information. The website committee recently met (virtually) with HOA Express to conduct a review. The review was very positive and a few tips were received to make the website even better.

• Your Homeowners Association continues to meet monthly with Hometown America to address issues of our residents. Another enhancement – the minutes of the Community Improvement Meeting with Hometown will now be available to TWHA members on the website under a separate page called Community Improvement. CHECK IT OUT!

• The Columns newspaper group continues to produce and publish an outstanding product.

Other dedicated volunteers deliver The Columns right to your home.

• Work continues through the pandemic updating the phone directory and getting it ready for printing and publication in early November. Continue to provide any changes to the Manager of Community Directory, Haywood Gandy 603-557-9335 (cell) or 239-4712987 (home) or haywood.gandy@gmail.com.

• New residents continue to be greeted by our outstanding Welcome Committee. It was a pleasure to see you all there at the most recent Orientation. I am looking forward to meeting and seeing you soon without the masks. Thank you to Donna Phillips and Mary Kivel and their team for putting together the event. Lots of information was shared and many questions were answered.

• Our Sunshine Lady, Nancy Wuebbeler, keeps the community up-to-date on residents recovering and those who have passed.

• Andy “the Can Man” and his crew continue to collect aluminum cans for the benefit of all of us, since the proceeds go to supporting your TWHA. Thank you for your participation by putting your aluminum cans to the curb on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

• Worth waiting for (thank you COVID-19).

The photo books are in. Thanks to Sheila Harris and her team for their work and dedication. The photos are great!!

• We all look forward to the end of this pandemic and the ability to again meet and interact that defines our lifestyle here in Tara Woods.

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

FMO NEWS: TARA WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWS In case you haven’t heard, FMO MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED INDEFINITELY. Tara Woods was scheduled to host the FMO meeting on January 8th, 2021. That has been cancelled because of the unavailability of the Clubhouse and our inability to social distance with large numbers of members.

The FMO Political Advocacy Committee and approved by the FMO Board of Directors, the following candidates FMO is seeking your support at the 2020 General Election. These individuals have voiced their support for FMO and for what it stands for. For the Florida Senate in District 27, FMO is seeking your support for Rep. Ray Rodrigues. For the Florida House of Representatives in District 79, FMO is seeking

your support for Rep. Spencer Roach.

If you would like to vote in the November General Election and you are not registered to vote, you MUST register by Thursday, October 1st, or sooner. At the time you register, you will need to specify party affiliation, Republican, Democrat or Independent. You can also request a mail-in ballot if you don’t want to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd.

Questions about registration and voting, please contact Stuart Berman at stuartberman34@ yahoo.com or 239-220-2369. It doesn’t matter who you vote for, THE IMPORTANT THING IS TO VOTE. Thank you, Stuart Berman

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, and Lorraine & Bill Milligan.

ALTERNATES: Frank Millette, Mike & Sheila Harris, Lorraine & Bill Milligan, Dave Lindon, Angie D’Alessandro, Victoria Sharps, Al Dion, 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. 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

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

by Sam Topping

“Obstacles are things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”

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SATURDAY MORNING COFFEE Your TWHA is very happy that we can meet and greet everyone once again.

Saturday Morning Coffee resumed on September 19th, offering a special deal of coffee and a Danish for $1.00. Please watch the website for any changes or for when we can again offer Publix donuts.

We do have some changes we have to make.

• You MUST wear a mask unless drinking or eating.

• We have arranged social distancing, but remember, six feet away from your friends at all times.

• We have made it very easy for you to have correct change which we prefer.

There will be a Social Event.

For a chance to win BIG, all you need bring is $1.00 for 1 ticket, $2.00 for 3 tickets, or $5.00 for 10 tickets. Again, exact change is much appreciated.

“Cindy Crawford” is scheduled to appear, to brighten up your day. The only bad thing about our reopening is only 50 people are allowed in the building at one time. We will have to count at the door. Only the North door, by the parking lot, will be open at 7:45.

Hope to see you...

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 CANNOT be used for next year’s performances.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND “$15.00 FOR 15” FOR NEW HOMEOWNERS AND EXISTING NON-MEMBERS If you pay $15.00 from now until December, you will be a member in good standing, from that day until December 31, 2021. What a great deal!

I will be available at Saturday Morning Coffees, and at my home. You could even call me, and I will come to your home.

See you soon, Ann Millette Membership Secretary 239-543-2954

ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES The Board and Activities is doing its best to provide limited events for our residents. It’s a challenge to rethink how to provide fun events under the new pandemic guidelines. Because it will be impossible to have our annual Halloween Party, The Dog Park Club has offered to host a Drive-thru Oktoberfest for the community on Saturday, October 17th. This event will be held under the portico at the front of the Clubhouse (west entrance) from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Brats or a ¼ lb. hot dog, potato salad, baked beans, a soft drink and dessert will be offered for $7.00 per person. Tickets will be sold by Marie Ivens and at Saturday Morning Coffee, when it starts.

Contact Marie at 239-217-0808. We hope you will come out and enjoy this event but maintain social distancing and wear a mask. There will be no tables or chairs available for gathering.

Thank you, Bill Black, for offering to host this

event and get us out of our homes for a little while.

I hope you are using the TWHA website, www.twhoa.net to stay informed of what’s happening in the community. This has become the main source of relaying information to the residents. Please join your neighbors and stay informed through the website and pass on the news to those who do not have internet access.

If you have questions, contact Donna Erhardt.

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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– 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.

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KITCHEN HELP NEEDED The Kitchen Committee is looking for four to six people to join the Committee as Saturday Morning Coffee hosts starting in November thru April. The position requires that you set up the Coffee the Friday before, pick up the donuts, bagels and rolls at Publix Saturday morning, serve the guests and clean up after. You would be hosting one Saturday each month.

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. It is critical that we get some new volunteers, as Saturday Morning Coffee service will be in jeopardy if volunteers do not come forward.

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED I would like to know if anyone is interested in volunteering to stuff or deliver The Columns. If so, please contact Linda Hoos at 941-713-4868.

A BIG THANK YOU I would like to send a big “Thank you” to John & Irene D’Amico for entertaining us with their humor, wit, and knowledge via emails in this crazy time. Your constant upbeat demeanor brings a smile to everyone you meet. Stay forever young! Linda Hoos

NOW AVAILABLE TARA WOODS MEN’S AND WOMEN’S COLLARED SHIRTS, HATS AND LANYARDS

On sale at the Clubhouse at Saturday Morning Coffee. Contact Lou Dunning or any Board member.

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

Lesley and Denis Krauss Hailing from Canada, Lesley and Denis Krauss are part-time residents at Lot #265, 2780 Steamboat Loop. They are both retired; he from managing a steel company and she from a financial institution.

Denis is a handyman and enjoys boating, football and hockey. Lesley likes surfing the internet and singing in a choir. They have five children and eleven grandchildren.

Kathi and Kevin Mulvihill

Kathi and Kevin Mulvihill The Mulvihills reside at Lot #620, 19231 Potomac Circle as full-time residents. They come from Minnesota where they both retired, Kathi as a behavior health unit coordinator and Kevin as a systems administrator. Kathi likes to knit and play cards while Kevin enjoys photography, the beach and dining out. They have two children and one grandchild.

Marcia and Chuck Poveromo Welcome back to Marcia and Chuck Poveromo after almost two years away from Tara Woods.

They are full-time residents at Lot #293, 2892 Steamboat Loop. Chuck retired from UPS as an aircraft maintenance supervisor and Marcia retired from a career in customer service. Marcia enjoys reading, line dancing and traveling. Chuck likes anything mechanical and he also enjoys traveling.

They are the parents of two children and have three grandchildren.

Barb and John Robinson

Barb and John Robinson Barb and John Robinson, from Maryland, are parttime residents at Lot #339, 2798 Cloister Street. They are both retired, she as an occupational therapist

and he as a contractor. Both Barb and John enjoy the beach and saltwater fishing, while Barb likes walking the dog. They have two children, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Linda and Mike Raderchak Linda and Mike Raderchak, from Ohio, are parttime residents at Lot #409, 2849 Steamboat Loop.

Linda works at American Electric Power Company and enjoys the pool, reading and bikes. Mike is VP of sales for canned products and enjoys motorcycles.

They have one child.

Marie and Michele Selvato Marie and Michele Selvato are sisters from Pennsylvania and live part-time at Lot #130, 19623 Savannah Road. Marie works as an operations supervisor at the University of Pennsylvania and Michele works as administration support for Veterans’ Service Organization. Marie enjoys pickleball, swimming and antique cars while Michele likes country music, shopping and cooking.

Pat Sempsrott and George Waldron Pat Sempsrott and George Waldron Pat Sempsrott and her brother, George Waldron, are Floridians who reside full-time at Lot #473, 19719 Kara Circle. Pat has two children and two grandchildren and is a retired real estate appraiser.

She enjoys knitting, reading and baking. George is a semi-retired computer programmer who has one child and likes reading and target shooting.

how to play tennis. She has two children and three grandchildren.

Sharon Whitney Sharon Whitney, originally from New York, is a full-time resident at Lot #532, 19756 Kara Circle.

She is a retired clinical social worker who enjoys cooking, reading, antiquing and ceramics. Sharon has three children and one grandchild.

Sharon Whitney

Sue and Paul Finn

Sue and Paul Finn Originally from Tennessee, Sue and Paul Finn are full-time residents at lot 487, 19859 Kara Circle. Paul retired after 30 years in the U. S. Postal Service and Sue retired after 15 years as a police dispatcher at the University of Toledo. They are the parents of two children and have four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Sue enjoys all kinds of crafting as well as crocheting and bingo. Paul likes winning at bingo and playing cards.

Shelli and Don Vannatta

Dean Stark Dean is a nurse practitioner from New York who will live at Lot #212, 19435 Omega Road from January to April. He enjoys golf, fishing and the beach.

Lynn and Don Taylor Lynn and Don Taylor reside part-time at Lot #369, 2826 Orlenes Street. They live the rest of the year in Ohio, where they retired from their own excavation company. Don enjoys Harley motorbikes and Lynn likes riding the Harley and reading. They both like gambling and meeting with friends, both new and old. The Taylors have three children and four grandchildren.

Anne Turner Anne Turner is a Canadian living part-time at Lot #478, 19769 Kara Circle. She retired from Pepsi Company working in finance. Anne enjoys quilting, oil painting and crafts and wants to learn

Shelli and Don Vannatta Shelli and Don Vannatta are full-time residents at lot 477, 19759 Kara Circle. Originally from New York, Don is semi retired from his own lawn service business and in his free time he likes to retire on the lanai or go fishing. Shelli still works as a real estate appraiser and enjoys the pool, the beach and tennis, horseshoes and pickle ball in her spare time.

They are the parents of two children and have five grandchildren.

WELCOME TO TARA WOODS,

Mary Kivel

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

We will soon be welcoming our great fall/ winter season here at Tara Woods and our great traditional events that come with this season.

Unfortunately this year, some traditions will not be because of the COVID-19.

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! Starting Sunday, November 1st, at 19436 Charleston Circle, Lot #167, the garage door will be open

during the day for all your gifts.

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).

Thanks to all.

Linda Hoos

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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.

UAW RETIREES To any UAW Retirees who worked at Ford, GM or Chrysler My name is Joe Bigelow, a full-time resident in Tara Woods. I retired from GM in 1998 and I am a member of the UAW Retiree Council in

Southwest Florida. If you are in doubt about a medical billing or any UAW benefits, please call the Drop-In Center at 239-936-6715 or email SWFLUAW@embarqmail.com.

In solidarity, Joseph Bigelow

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH As your new Neighborhood Watch Representative, I want to assure our residents that I have put together a group of individuals who are very vigilant about doing their best to keep our Community as safe as we possibly can.

My name is Norman (Norm) Wing and my five reps are Stuart (Stu) Berman, John Van Sleet, Jerry Latham, Joe Van Sickle and Chick Jakacki.

We will be doing random patrols of the Community, watching for signs of issues that might be of concern to the well-being of our residents. You will notice an orange placard on either their golf cart or vehicle that shows they are Tara Woods Neighborhood Watch. As always, it is everyone’s job to keep an eye out for issues or concerns.

Primary issues/concerns communicated to me, and that will be carefully watched are the following: (1) Speeding vehicles (including golf carts)

or vehicles running stop signs.

(2) Unlicensed golf cart drivers.

(3) Cars parked on grassy areas or lawns.

(4) Untagged resident vehicles and/or

golf carts.

(5) Intruders/trespassers.

These concerns have increased over the past year and everyone needs to be aware that repeated offenses may result in the

Community Manager’s further response. These are regulations in the Hometown America/Tara Woods Guidelines.

In addition to the Neighborhood Watch, I will be implementing a new Silver Alert list. These will be people who have agreed to be called if there is an individual with a disability who has strayed from home. With the assistance of the Sheriff’s Dept., they will search the Community in hopes of locating said individual.

Please keep in mind that major emergencies such as thefts, intruders, fires, unwanted reptiles/animals, require you to call 911 and state that you are calling from LEE COUNTY. Our Tara Woods Gatekeepers are not SECURITY AGENTS and are not available to assist in any physical manner. Should you call them first, they will ask if you have already called 911. You, as the caller can provide much more detatiled information than one of our gatekeepers could. You should call the Gatehouse with any guests, contractors, etc. and provide a date and time of their arrival.

There are many residents who are out walking or riding bicycles and we need to protect them from any harm. I look forward to a safe and secure Community as we move forward.

Thank you Norman (Norm) Wing

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So, Ladies and Gentlemen… my tag line at the end of this month’s article is “Challenges are what makes life interesting.” True? Then during this time of our lives, these days must be the most interesting.

We find ourselves in October of 2020 feeling like we never had a summer season. Yes, we had heat, humidity, rainstorms like usual, but our lives were anything but usual, no matter where you spent your summer.

To me the summer was like I was in a holding pattern, just waiting for a return to normal, and normal has yet to come. But, like most challenges, the important part is how we react to the challenge. That is an indication of the kind of human beings we are.

The people who live in Tara Woods are the kind of people who will keep their heads up and work a way through the challenges. We work things out with the help of our family and our friends. Let’s keep in touch as much as possible with each other; knowing that there are people thinking about you and your welfare is reassuring.

If you haven’t seen someone or heard from them in a long time, drop them a note or call them. Also, it does our own soul good to think of others and let them know that you are thinking

about them. Let’s keep the faith!

As to the Entertainers. Janet and I are in conversation and are talking about rehearsing no earlier than January 2021. Even then we are looking at what options we might have for what is rehearsed if social distancing is still in effect.

We will keep you up with the latest via email to the cast members and crew, so keep your eyes out for something from Janet. If you have any questions or ideas, let Janet or me hear from you.

Everyone, please, stay safe and healthy!

Challenges are what makes life interesting.

Pat Dunning, Publicity for the Entertainers 239-599-4490 or 239-240-5848, pdunning46@gmail.com

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

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

To the families and friends, we offer our sympathy on the death of their loved ones.

Nancy Mason, Jean Smith, Len Rolfe, Dave Salamino, Ruth Bradley, Bill Loveday, Josephine Abbruzzese, Susie Alexander, Glenn St. James, son of Dottie & Ernie St. James Remember these people in your thoughts and prayers and please let me know of any medical news in your neighborhood.

Nancy Wuebbeler • 239-245-7575 • nkw4@comcast.net

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NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY CLUB

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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 The first date is our regular meeting, hosted by Mary & Bill Nothnagel and friends. The theme is event with lots of eating and voting.

“Welcome to spring and play ball”, so wear your team’s colors. The second date is our end of the year As the social year progresses, Sunday, luncheon, hosted by Joan & Bill Powers, to be held at Herons Glen.

April 7th, has been designated for the So, make sure you sign up in the Clubhouse for these two festive occasions and don’t miss out on the Brunch at the Isles Yacht Club in Punta fun and good eats.

Gorda. The brunch is the only meeting for Any new NY/NJ residents are more than welcome to come and join in the fun.

Bill Nothnagel April.

As stated above, the luncheon will be at Herons Glen on Saturday, April 27th, between 12:00 - 2:00 PM. The The event for the Sunday, May 19th, cost is $12.00 per person. The three menu choices being offered are: Herons Nest Salad – Grilled Chicken, candied meeting is still being discussed. Details will be passed on through pecans, craisins, blue cheese crumbles, and sliced apples on a field of greens with raspberry If vinaigrette.

Fish the Club newsletter and emails. on the NEW you Big haven’t already registered Sandwich – white fish fillet, choice of battered, grilled or blackened, and served on a hoagie roll with choice of side.

Reuben Sandwich. Iced tea, coffee and water are included; other beverages or cocktails are the responsibilityHomeowners of Tara Woods Association website, Barb then Pollitt, Secretary the guests. I will need a total count and your choice a week before, and, of course, your money preferably in cash or a check made out to me or cash.

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LAUGHTER AND A POSITIVE SPIRIT

Gas – $2.40 Travel – 0 Entertainment – $1.90 Food – $1,620 Is that how your budget looks in this terrible pandemic? Forced to stay inside and socially distance, we find ourselves hitting the fridge and pantry much more than we should. Food is such a great temptation these awful days.

So, what can we do to “yield not to temptation” as the old hymn puts it? How about following St. Paul’s

advice that “our body is a temple” and respect it as we do a church or cathedral or any house of worship?

So how do we do that?

Well, we could follow these general guidelines for good nutrition...

• Prepare ourselves for our main meal of the day by eating something like an apple or carrot about 30 minutes before our main meal. Why? Because that’s how long it takes our brain to convince this glutton inside us, our stomach, that help is on its way, so that when we do sit down to eat our main meal, we won’t be so tempted to try and satisfy this glutton within us.

• Eat one main meal a day...because we’re not “down on the farm” anymore when hard work called for three square meals a day, so, go easy on the other

two meals. For me, I like brunch because I let it all hang out (figuratively and literally) at brunch, and then a light supper toward the end of the day.

• Eat our main meal early, if possible – because it takes about seven hours to digest a big meal and so we won’t be losing sleep due to indigestion or gerd or other digestive problems. It’s not a difficult guideline for us seniors to follow since we like early bird specials.

Well, that’s enough for this issue. Next time, more information to help us follow St. Paul’s advice that “our body is a temple”.

Thanks for reading, from your neighbor Barry Maberry, from his book “DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL”.

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IMPORTANT TARA WOOD DIRECTORY INFORMATION We are in the final phase of verifying information for the NEW Tara Woods 2020 – 2021 Resident Directory.

It is IMPERATIVE that you review your information in the 2019 – 2020 Directory and email any additions, corrections and/or changes to me prior to October 10th, 2020: haywood.gandy@gmail.com.

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

Email Subject: Tara Woods 2020-2021 Directory Update.

I have also noticed that there are many households with multiple occupants and only one telephone number listed.

Please make sure that each individual list, their telephone number if they choose to.

Additions, corrections, and changes received prior to OCTOBER 10th, 2020 will be included in the New 2020 – 2021 Directory.

New Additions, Phone Changes, Misc. Changes and Deletions to the current 2019 – 2020 directory are published in monthly editions of “The Columns” and are also available for review on the Tara Woods website. www.twhoa.net.

Thank you. Community Directory Manager Haywood Gandy, 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot #643 (cell phone) 603-557-8335, (home phone) 239-471-2987.

CORRECTIONS TO THE 2019 – 2020 TARA WOODS RESIDENT DIRECTORY OCTOBER 2020 Edition of The Columns ADDITIONS TO THE 2019 – 2020 TARA WOODS DIRECTORY

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TENNIS NEWS Note: The following articles were written before we received notification that tennis play in Tara Woods is limited to residents only, which means no league play at this time. So, please keep that in mind when you read the articles below that were submitted prior to that notification. Not having league play at this time doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy all the social tennis that is available to us. So, all you active tennis players out there, we hope you will be ready for more social tennis once the snowbirds return – and who’s to say we can’t have some fun competition among our Tara Woods friends.

TENNIS ASSOCIATION I am sure everyone, whether you are a permanent resident or a snowbird such as myself, can’t wait to turn the page on 2020.

It has been tough on all of us, but I hope everyone is safe and healthy. I am sure we are all looking forward to the upcoming tennis season and seeing everyone again. This season might look

different this year, but we will figure it out once it gets under way.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Until then, stay safe. – Ed Sandre TENNIS LEAGUES Tennis league play in Tara Woods – for both the Women’s and Men’s Teams – usually starts the first week in November. With the coronavirus situation still active, and since I have not been in Tara Woods since last May, I’m not sure of the status of interleague play. I hope to have updated information for you in the November issue of The Columns. – Linda Engel WOMEN’S LEAGUE Women’s Team – Angels The Angels did not have their endof-season team meeting last March because of the coronavirus outbreak and Tara Woods shutting down all activities.

Prior to all that happening, we did have 11 women sign up to play for the 2020-2021 tennis season, so that would

mean having just one Women’s Team again this year.

Depending on what Tara Woods (and Hometown America) allow regarding inter-league play, we hope to have more information in the November issue of The Columns. – Linda Engel MEN’S LEAGUE White Team – Stallions At this time, we are constantly communicating about the league, the fall, and various strategies. We will be sure to communicate with all captains before the scheduled October 26th meeting. A lot depends on the course of the COVID-19 episode in our area.

A few things to consider: • The safety of our fellow team players • The willingness to play competition if COVID-19 is not under control.

• Are all clubs allowing guests in to play tennis and, if so, what are the restrictions?

There are many things to be considered; we will keep you posted.

Cheers. – Glen Fisher

NORTH FORT MYERS TENNIS Proposal: White Division “Helps” the Red Division The Board is trying to keep the Red Division alive. The committee is trying to manage and resolve one major issue, and that is to keep the threeteam Red Division intact. (Pine Lakes has dropped out of the Red Division, leaving the division with Herons Glen, Lake Fairways, and Sabal Springs.)

As a piece of background information, please know that Admiralty, winner of the White Division, has chosen NOT to move up to Red. The Board has found an option that may preserve the Red Division, and it directly involves our White Division.

It has been proposed that a fourth Red Team be assembled from an assortment of interested White Team players who would play each Wednesday on the Red League schedule. The White Team players would come, voluntarily, from the six teams in the White League.

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Notes to consider: this is strictly voluntary; depending on court availability, matches may be split at home and away. This arrangement is unaffected by any league rules about players playing “up” a level.

In other words, we all still play White League tennis without limitation.

Opportunities to consider: we get to play as teammates with each other and we have the challenge of playing the league’s best players. – The Board of the North Fort Myers Men’s League Blue Team – Tigers We have a new team division coordinator, Steve Plummer, who has done a great job preparing our league play schedule. The schedule is expected to be used “as is” regardless of the starting date.

Currently some parks have suspended allowing outside players. The league board is contacting park managers to understand each park’s approach to dealing with the COVID-19 environment.

As expected, the season most likely will be played under different conditions and safety precautions.

We know that everyone is looking forward once again to team practice, great competitive play, and camaraderie. Please be safe! – Al Dion / Mike O’Hearn Blue Team – Mustangs The Blue League Coordinator is considering a few

changes for this year. The issue of keeping scores or just keeping the matches as social tennis with no scorekeeping is under consideration and has been presented to the league captains.

When a community has two teams, the league wants to ensure that both teams are balanced. The Tara Woods teams are considered balanced for the upcoming season.

We are still waiting for guidance if the league can continue to play this year with the prevalence of the virus. – Mike Renzulli ROUND ROBINS It’s beginning to look like returning to Tara Woods is coming on quickly. That means activities could be starting soon. As the Round Robin Coordinator, I’m wondering if the Round Robin matches will have the interest of players this coming season. Last season did not have very much interest. So, I will be back in October and will try to gather the information to have Round Robin matches. There should be the first Round Robin at the end of November and then again in January.

I would like all of you to think about your interest and let me know your feelings about your participation in the matches. So, I will get back to all of you if it looks like we will resume this part of the Tara Woods tennis program.

See you all soon. – Dale Holat, Round Robin Coordinator Submitted by Linda Engel

NEW IMAGE CHORUS Do you like to sing in the shower? Do you like to hum along to your favorite tunes? Are you looking forward to spending time with your fellow residents singing your favorite tunes?

It doesn’t matter if you sing or think you can sing. The New Image Chorus is looking for you. Whether you think you sing alto, baritone, soprano or anything in between, the New Image Chorus has a place for you.

We meet on Mondays, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM in the Clubhouse. Starting date unknown.

Most of the songs you already know. For further information please contact Stuart Berman, Lou Cashin, Polly Brown or Carol Shields.

Look forward to meeting and greeting you when we return to rehearsal.

Stuart Berman

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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 Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00!

PICKLEBALL Come play one of the fastest growing sports!

Open play times are every day at 8:00 AM and at 6:00 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 Starting November 1st 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 GET UP AND GET MOVING.

Join your friends and neighbors at our exercise class for seniors led by Curtis Adams (on video).

Those who have experienced Curtis are excited about all the exercises And that all levels of experience and ability can participate.

This is a total body workout that can be done standing or sitting down.

It includes stretching, balance, cardio and light weights.

Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday in the Clubhouse at 8 AM OR 12:30 PM. Come join us and see for yourself!!!

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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SHILOH SPEAKS During the past several months our world has been turned upside down due to the virus as well as by other problems we face.

Scientists are working on a vaccine to cure the virus.

Other problems we face are handled in a variety of ways.

During these trying times we are seeing more people mandating wearing protective masks for themselves and others with homemade or store-bought masks and I can’t stress enough to stay our six foot social distancing, Keep washing our hands and keep our hands off our face.

Then, on a lighter side of this segment of Shiloh Speaks, here are some quotes to put a wag on your tail, I mean, a smile on our faces.

First of all, take your paws up and forward, oops, did it again, I mean your first step is: BE CALM!! If every day is the first day of your life, maybe you are being perpetually infantile.

A puppy, a dog, even a cat, is the only love that money can buy.

Jack Sprat could eat no fat, His wife could eat no lean, More for the dog or cat.

A dog or cat is the only thing left that loves you more than he loves himself.

Your purpose might be to die, to save others or protect their rights, meaning rights that are way more important than the right to pick your nose in private.

Humans die for others every day. It’s our responsibility to honor them; they are the best of humanity.

Of all animals, only dogs (possibly some cats) die to save human life. Never saw a cow jump into a lake to save a human. Never saw a hamster chase off an armed burglar. We and our dogs have a special bond and are guardians of each other. We share a destiny.

Humans and dogs and cats are the only creatures that love play throughout life. We both crave affections and value loyalty. See Mystery in World.

Sometimes our four-footed friends never know what comes next. Always surprised, after all we can’t control the future. Good thing about life is there are always some form of surprises for one and all.

Well, my time is up for this month of Shiloh Speaks….

Remember it’s still quite hot out there and walking may be a necessary for our business but yet realize the heat and the hot roads put a terrible toll on our paw pads – just like leaving us in a locked car our temperatures raise quite rapidly in such a short time for us to reach a potential danger to us.

Pick up after us to keep Tara Woods a clean place to live.

No matter what being, a human or being a fourfooted furry friend, it takes common sense other than:

Beauty • Fun • Gratitude Meanings • Support • Thinking Helping • Humility • Wisdom

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I strained to remember but no memory came.

He Seemed to know me but what was his name!

And then, he told me we’d been classmates in school, my mouth flew wide open it was hard to keep cool.

What on earth had happened to his full head of hair?

And his midriff seemed greatly inflated with air.

His teeth had been crooked but now they were straight.

He must have paid hundreds for that new upper plate!

“My, but you’ve changed” he said with a smile.

Had he been studying me all the while?

No matter what changes the years might have brought, I still looked better than him I thought.

Maybe my hair had turned slightly gray, and I weighed a lot more than I used to weigh.

And my eyes weren’t as keen as they used to be, so, I wore little spectacles to help me see.

“You’re still mighty pretty,” he said with a wink.

I felt my face flush a bright shade of pink.

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STATE CLUBS

NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY CLUB MIDWEST CLUB WOW! It is already October. Some of you will have returned for the season, and some not, due to various reasons. As we all know, it has been a very trying time since early spring. We can only hope that things will take a turn for the better, so that some form of normalcy will eventually return. Because of the concern with social distancing, we will be unable to start our monthly meetings in the month of October this year and we must continue to be patient.

Just a little reminder for our members: The current officers of the Midwest Club complete their terms of office in April 2021. None of the officers will run for a second term. So please consider volunteering to assume an office to help the Midwest Club continue to be a viable organization in Tara Woods. If you have a desire to hold an officer position, let either Rick or Shelly Lubich, Bobbie Mester, Debbie Polenska or Peggy Gamble know. Remember, you can have co-officers for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and, if you feel you are interested, you are welcome to shadow the officers to see what the job entails.

Continue to be SAFE !!!!

Bobbi Mester, Co-Secretary

NEW ENGLAND CLUB Hello, New England Club!

Wishing I had better news, but, unfortunately after speaking with Doug, it looks like our Welcome Back Party, scheduled for October 24th, won’t be happening. We can only hope for the vaccine to get developed and our lives can get back to normal.

Miss you all.

Stay well and stay strong.

Judy Machnicz

So, how have you been doing over the past six months of living “pandemic” style? George and I didn’t leave the house for the first three months.

We are very lucky to have Russell living next door, who did all our food shopping. We cancelled all appointments and moved them to August. I didn’t venture out until mid-June to start food shopping on my own. We still don’t leave the community unless it’s necessary. Most residents in Tara Woods during this time have obviously done about the same thing, as there have been no cases of COVID-19 reported.

Some have come to enjoy the convenience of grocery delivery or drive-in pick-up of groceries and meals.

I think this new way of shopping will become the norm, as the pandemic continues in Florida and across the country. I guess we’d better get used to wearing masks and social distancing for a while, also.

The restrictions in the Clubhouse allow for very few events. We will not have our October meeting, the Craft Fair in November is cancelled and our November meeting will probably be cancelled also.

In fact, all events through the end of the year will most likely be cancelled, but I’ll keep you posted.

Hopefully, 2021 will bring a very New Year.

Stay safe. Please continue to follow the pandemic guidelines and be cautious, especially as our northerners return to Tara Woods.

Janet Daly, janetdaly@yahoo.com

Meetings/Events 2020-2021 • Save the Dates!

Sunday, November 8th: 5:00 PM Hosted by Dorothy & John Andrus??

Saturday, November 28th: 9:00 AM Christmas decorating at the Clubhouse??

Sunday, December 6th: 5:00 PM Christmas Meeting Hosted by Hoos’ & Burt’s??

Saturday, January 2nd, 2021: 9:00 AM Christmas un-decorating at the Clubhouse??

Sunday, January 3rd, 2021: 5:00 PM Hosted by Nothnagel’s & Clark’s??

Friday, February 5th: 4:00 PM Nite at the Races Hosted by Janet & George Daly & Club Saturday, March 6th: 5:00 PM Hosted by Marge, Bart & Robinson’s Saturday, April 24th: 12:00 Noon Out to Lunch – Coordinated by Karen Finkle

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Financial Moves for Widows and Widowers

If you’ve recently become a widow or widower, you’re obviously dealing with an enormous emotional burden, and coping with your grief can seem like a full-time struggle. Unfortunately, the business of life must go on – and the financial moves you make at this time can have a big impact on your life. So, as you attend to your affairs, consider the following suggestions: • Don’t make hasty decisions. Even though you will need to make some moves in the near future, don’t feel rushed into decisions that may prove to be ill-advised. For example, don’t immediately sell your home or liquidate all your stocks.

• Consult with your estate planning professional. If you and your spouse created an estate plan involving a will, living trust or other documents, you’ll want to consult with your estate planning professional to determine what steps should be taken to implement these arrangements.

• Address life insurance issues. If your spouse had a life insurance policy, you’ll want to contact your insurance agent for help in navigating the paperwork necessary to receive the death benefit. Of course, some financial advisors also sell life insurance within the context of your overall financial strategy, so, if this is your situation, you’ll want to speak with your advisor about how to handle the insurance proceeds.

• Apply for Social Security benefits. If you are 60 or older, you may be entitled to Social Security survivor benefits, along with a onetime death benefit. Contact your local Social Security office to stop the benefits your spouse received and apply for the new ones for yourself.

• Change the name on financial accounts. If you and your spouse had jointly held accounts with “right of survivorship,” the assets will typically pass automatically to you, the surviving spouse. However, for legal purposes, it’s still a good idea to retitle these assets in your name. This usually only requires filling out some simple documents, which are available from your financial institutions – bank, credit union, investment firm, etc. But you also may need to change the beneficiary designations on accounts held only in your name, such as your 401(k).

These designations are powerful and can even supersede instructions in your will or living trust.

• Go over bills and debts. Review all your bills, automatic payments and outstanding loans. If they are in your spouse’s name, or in both your names, contact the merchant or financial services provider to change all correspondence and account information to your name only. For any outstanding accounts in your spouse’s name, you may need to notify the business that all payments will be handled by your spouse’s estate, if you choose to go that route. You may need to provide these businesses with the contact information of your estate planning professional.

• Plan for your future. Once you’ve handled the immediate financial needs described above, you’ll want to think about your own future. This means you may have to update your estate plans and insurance policies. You’ll also want to consult with your financial advisor to see what changes, if any, you might need to make to your investment portfolio.

Only time can ease the pain of losing a spouse. But by taking care of the mundane matters of daily living, you can at least alleviate the feelings of being overwhelmed – and that, in itself, has value.

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BIRTHDAYS IN OCTOBER

Samuel Barr, Gary Carnevale, Mary Whitten Mary Halupa, 94 Yrs., Dottie Hargrove Hilda Dienes, Braden Bender, Rich Courtney Denny Knebel Lizabeth Torrents Frank Risbara, Don Tribeck John Sabol Ken Ferris, Bill Reece Dorothy Krasovec, Randy Simonson, Marty Thompson Marcia Poveromo Becky Lundmark, Fred Pansegrau, Fred Puhlfuerst, Gail Salamino, Janell Wissler, Lynn Taylor Dee Bent, Chris Fonner Calvin Everhart, 90 Yrs., Ghislain Marcil Elaine Baer, Jan Goers, Mike Curtis Beth Gross Bill Glandorf, Sue Sobkowicz, Bob Tirollo

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Pat Hamilton, Marie Ivens, Ralph Latimer, 95 Yrs. Patty Bremer, Ron Perkins, Wayne Wolski Arlene Greene, Dana Hardy, Jean LaVoie, Mary Lou Gallo Alice Montelaro, Mary Nothnagel Ron Andrews, Mae Griffin, Deb Skelton, Gerry Trueblood Kim Johns, Angie Kern, Barb Robinson, Julie Wehrung Bonnie Abend, Frank Neveu, Susan Reece Ron Adriance, Lee Blusiewicz, Vicki Hoard Ron Davidson, Sandy Schuelke Carolyn Esposito Don Boehlke, Mike Hoard, Jack Morley, Jean Yurkovich Clayton Cooledge, Trudy Victor Carole Bertrand, Lou Aubry Peggy Conley Susi Fogle, Bart Leneker, 91 Yrs., Ray Sheneman

ANNIVERSARIES IN OCTOBER

JC & Tiff Crimmins Marcia & Chuck Poveromo Bonnie & Gary Dixon, Elaine & Lee Zacek Anita & George Thomas Joyce & Fred Pansegrau Janice & George Johnston, Jane & Ken White Wendy & Roger Jarry Kathy & Roger Rafferty Kay & Braden Bender, Linda & Martin D’Cruze Claire & Mike Schwinn Jo & Jack Ehrmantraut, Jan & Frank Risbara, Shelli & Don Vannatta Kim & Jim Hickson

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Janet & Fred Kossen Beverly & Wayne Ray, 50 Yrs., Jo Ann & John Van Sleet Vladimir & Luba Fulmas, Nancy Mullet & Bob Marigliano Connie & Denny Knebel, 50 Yrs. Gay & Patrick O’Keefe Debbie & Doug Objartel Norma & Louis Cruz

Contact Sue Clark 412-780-3584 or randsclark@verizon.net before October 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in November 2020

Happy Anniversary

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MEET OUR GATEHOUSE ATTENDANT NORMAN (NORM) K. WING Norm has been a Gatehouse Attendant since September of 2019. He works from 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays and from 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM on Tuesdays.

Norm was born to Norman and Lorraine (Moulton) Wing on February 6, 1953 in Portland, Maine. He has one brother and eight sisters. He attended schools in Portland and one year at St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine.

He has an extensive work history, beginning at age fourteen as a dishwasher/janitor at the Jewish Home for the Aged throughout high school. Norm became a shoe-cutter at Herman Shoe Co. in Scarborough, ME; he then moved on to become supervisor at age nineteen at Brookfield Athletic Shoe Co. He then spent seventeen years in the Accounting Department at L.L. Bean in Freeport, ME. After leaving L.L. Bean, Norm entered the social field and managed several group homes for adults with mental and physical disabilities. After several years in the social field, he became the General Manager and then Vice President of Operations at Key Collection Services in Westbrook/Waterville, ME. He moved to Florida with his wife in 2007 and worked briefly in the Accounting Department at the Shell Factory before

becoming a Security Gate Attendant and Assistant Supervisor at Mediterra in Naples, and as supervisor at the Shadow Wood in Bonita Springs.

Norm and his wife Connie were married on May 22, 1982 and he became stepfather to her five children. They have one daughter, Vanessa, together.

He also has seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Norm enjoys playing cribbage, horseshoes and spending time with his family and friends. His favorite singers are Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Neil Diamond and Engelbert Humperdinck. His favorite movies are “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”, “Goodfellas” and “The Godfather”. His favorite actor/actress: John Wayne and Bette Davis. He is also a huge fan of Lucille Ball.

Norm spent thirty-two years in Little League Baseball as a coach and umpire. He was a Candlepin Bowling Champion with his brother-in-law, Don in the 80’s. In 2012 while working for Mediterra, he received a plaque as a “Certified Gated Community Specialist”. He also received several awards for his service to the CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) and with his time as a volunteer in Little League Baseball.

MOVIE NITE Friday, October 16th, 7:00 PM Featuring: Premonition Starring: Sandra Bullock • Rated: PG-13, Thriller Bring your own Snacks & Drinks. Bring your sanitizer to clean your chair and table space.

Thank you, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey

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 If you feel “dog tired” at night, maybe it’s because you “growled” all day.

If it be possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

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JOKES A golfer is in a Competitive match with a friend, who is ahead by a couple of strokes.”Boy,I’d give anything to sink this putt”, the golfer mumbles to himself.

Just then, a stranger walks up beside him and whispers, “Would you be willing to give up a quarter of your sex life to sink the putt?”

Thinking the man is crazy and his answer will be meaningless, the golfer also feels that maybe this is a good omen, so he says, “Sounds good to me” and promptly sinks the putt!

Two holes later, he mumbles to himself again, “Gosh, I wish I could get an eagle on this one.”

The same stranger is suddenly at his side again and whispers, “Would it be worth giving up another quarter of your sex life to make an eagle?”

Shrugging, the golfer replies, “Okay.” And, amazingly, he makes the eagle.

On the final hole, the golfer needs another eagle to win. Without waiting for him to say anything, the stranger quickly moves to his side and says, “Would winning this match be worth giving up the rest of your sex life?”

“Definitely,” the golfer replies, and sure enough he makes the eagle and wins the match.

As the golfer is walking to the Clubhouse, the stranger walks along beside him and says, “I haven’t really been fair with you because you don’t know who I am. I’m Satan, and from this day forward you really will have no sex life at all.”

“Nice to meet you,” the golfer replies. “I’m Father O’Malley.”

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GARDEN CLUB Usually by now I would be planning the Fashion Show, and assisting Carol Shields with the Craft fair, but this year that is not possible.

With so much extra time on my hands I decided to think of an everyday way to help our economy, keep jobs here in the United States. I decided to research items produced in the United States.

I was pleasantly surprised at the number of items I could choose from this website http://www. themadeinamericamovement.com/. (I believe this was on Facebook.) I started with my grocery items and have put together a shortened list of items most purchased: Kettle Brand Potato Chips Newman’s Own Pringles Potato Chips Russell Stover Annie’s Products (pasta, dressings, natural roasted garlic oil, etc.) all made in the U.S.A. Barilla Pasta Products (Except containing egg – Made in Italy)

Brawny Paper Towels (Koch Industries) Cabot Cheese (Vermont) Celestial Seasonings Green Tea Charmin Toilet Tissue French’s Mustard Glad Food Bags / Glad Trash Bags Hellmann’s Mayonnaise Hidden Valley Salad Dressing Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes International Delight Coffee Creamers Land O Lakes Products Marcal Small Steps paper Products (recycled too)/Marcal Napkins Ocean Spray Cranberry Products Prego Pasta Sauce Progresso Soup Publix Store Brand Cranberry, Greenwise Paper Towels and Napkins Quilted Northern Toilet Paper (Koch Industries) Ronzoni Pasta Scott Paper Napkins, Scott Paper

Towels, Scott Toilet Tissue Skippy Peanut Butter The Home Store Cleaning Products (Dollar Tree) Thomas’ English Muffins Welch’s Grape Jelly Welch’s White Grape Juice The entire list includes household cleaning products, laundry products, personal care products and so much more, I now go to this website whenever we are planning on a purchase.

I believe this is a small way we can all help.

I also am growing tomatoes I started from U.S. seeds from Amazon.

(Did you know even some seeds come from other countries?) in an egg crate.

As they grew I transferred them first to a small container and then, not wanting to spend too much money, used old buckets

What to plant

Bedding Plants: Even though temperatures are still warm, begin planting for the cooler months ahead. Impatiens, alyssum, and dianthus are good plants for the fall/winter garden.

Bulbs: Plant agapanthus, rain lily, and Clivia lily now for blooms next spring or summer. Add organic matter to the planting bed for best results.

Herbs: A wide range of herbs can be planted from seed or transplants this month. Some to try are dill, fennel, parsley, and cilantro.

Vegetables: Plant crops now that will grow and produce through the winter months.

This includes beet, English pea, carrot, garlic, and onion.

What to do

Lawn weeds: Control winter weeds in lawns before they appear. Pre-emergent herbicides should be applied when nighttime temps drop to 55-60°F for several consecutive nights.

Fertilize ornamental trees and shrubs: This is the last month of the year to fertilize shrubs and trees. Controlled-release fertilizer provides nutrients over a longer period of time.

Fertilize lawns: For bahiagrass and centipedegrass lawns use a fertilizer (not a weed & feed) that contains controlled-release nitrogen for longer lasting results. Choose one with little or no phosphorus unless a soil test indicates a need. This is the last lawn fertilization for the year.

Strawberries: Prepare beds and set strawberry plants this month. Strawberries also make a colorful and tasty container planting. Water daily until plants are established.

Fertilize Palms: Fertilize palms this month with 8-2-12+4Mg. Oleanders: The oleander caterpillar is a yearround resident in South Florida. To control without harming beneficial insects, prune off infested leaves or spray with BT (Bacillus thuringiensis).

Twig girdlers: Small branches falling from oak and hickory trees may be the work of twig girdlers. To control, clean up and destroy fallen branches, which may harbor young twig girdlers.

which we drilled holes in the bottom of and added some rocks as well. We used Miracle Grow potting soil (delivered

by Home Depot) and I am anxiously waiting (see pictures) to taste them.

Keeping busy, Stay safe.

Rachelle DellaRocca 239-322-6386