Del Tura - December 2019

THE TOWER Volume 35 | NO 12 | DECEMBER 2019

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INSIDE

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President’s Korner

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Reflections

Club News

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At The Hydrant

Festival Of The Arts

15 HOA Policies

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One Tank Trips

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Happy Holidays

2019 New Year’s Eve Dance Party Celebration Featuring DJ Richard Martin Tuesday December 31, Starlight Ballroom 8:00 pm -12:30am Doors open at 7:30 $8.00 per person BYOB and snacks 50/50 raffle HOA sponsored event Tickets available at coffee beginning 12/3/2019 Or call 239-217-6024 Bernie and Carolyn Forsey For event info call 603-398-8001 Ken and Cindy Baron

CHRISTMAS CAROLING

The Golf Cart Choralaires will be coming to your neighborhood!

COME JOIN US! When: Sunday, December 22, 2019 Where: North Pool: 6:00 PM South Pool: 6:45 PM Main Pool: 7:30 PM Bring the Family, Sing Along, and Celebrate the Holidays!

Sports & Exercise

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Creative Writer’s Workshop

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Calendars

HOLIDAY GOLF CART PARADE • MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH SEE PAGE 18 FOR PARADE ROUTES, AS WELL AS HOW TO PARTICIPATE. JOIN US, IT IS LOTS OF FUN!

TOWER DEADLINE: The 9th of the month, for the following month’s issue. All articles and flyers must be submitted in a Microsoft Word document format, or you may drop off at the HOA office in a TYPED or HAND PRINTED format only.

Questions - please contact us via e-mail: Toweredit@yahoo.com or drop them at the office. Thank You

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President’s Korner…

by Bette Ewing Cheney What a bustling, beautiful, December month in Del Tura: cart parade, Christmas concert, cart caroling, gift giving to the needy, house and pool light contest, 200,000 light decorations sparkling, dancing and dazzling all at our front gate. Our community is alive with decorations, activities and cheer. This season brings me thoughts of the movie “Pay It Forward.” The plot revolves around a social studies teacher who gives an assignment to his Junior HS class to think of an idea to better the

world. One young boy, who leads a troubled life, originates the idea of “pay it forward” which works on the premise that requires someone to do a kind act for another, then that person passes on an act of kindness to another, then another, etc. In the movie, the acts of kindness set a new level of humanity that eventually gets national media coverage and comes back to the boy. This concept is celebrated by 86 countries around the world on April 28th as “Pay It Forward” day.

Along with the Holiday season of giving, let’s make December as Del

Tura’s “Pay it Forward” season.

Here are some simple ideas: Donate your old unused clothes to Goodwill.

Take a neighbor’s yard waste out to the curb.

Volunteer your time for a community project.

Stop by and visit with a new neighbor or resident. Ask a new resident to sit at your table at coffee and engage them in the table talk.

I’m sure that you can think of many more acts of kindness because Delturians are special people. Remember, “Smiles are contagious!”

Meet Your Candidates

by Bette Ewing Cheney, HOA President Take an active role in your Homeowners Association by becoming a Director offering new ideas, suggestions, and solutions.

The Board will have three director terms up for election in 2020. Applications are available through Bart DeGraaf and Bette Ewing-Cheney to be submitted to Bart who is our

Election Committee Chairman. The committee is currently accepting applications. In order for candidates to have their nominations published in the January TOWER, they must first have an approved application on file with Bart AND submit a brief resume/platform (150 word limit) and a candidate’s picture prior to the Dec. 9th TOWER deadline for articles. Candidates can submit both items directly to Pam Price TOWER

Editor at TowerEdit@yahoo.com.

The January Tower “MEET YOUR CANDIDATES” article will be an important opportunity for our Association Members to know their candidates before submitting their votes.

Final nominations from the floor will also be accepted at the January Board meeting, with nominations closing at the adjournment of the meeting.

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Who Can Help You With Your Estate Plans?

You may know you want to leave something behind for the next generation, but, if you’re like many people, you’re less sure about how to do it. Simply put, you need an estate plan. But who can help you create one?

A comprehensive estate plan can be complex, involving various areas – investments, laws and taxes – so you may well need assistance from more than one source. Specifically, you may need to work with a team consisting of a financial advisor, an attorney specializing in estate planning, and a tax professional.

Putting together such a team may take some effort, but it doesn’t have to be as complex as your estate plan itself. Your first contact may be the professional who knows you on the deepest level, and that’s likely to be your financial advisor. If you’ve worked with a financial advisor for years, you’ve probably shared your hopes and dreams, as well as all your personal financial information. Yet, 64% of Americans report never having discussed estate goals and legacy plans with their financial advisors, according to the recent Leaving a Legacy survey commissioned by Edward Jones.

This figure may indicate a lack of urgency on the part of investors. But it might also show a lack of awareness on just how much a financial advisor can help with planning your estate. Since your financial advisor is likely the one who helped you position your key investments – IRA, 401(k), etc. – into your overall financial strategy, it’s likely this same person can assist you in integrating these types of assets into your estate plans.

Furthermore, your financial advisor is likely well-connected to tax and legal professionals and can help find the ones who are the best fit for you in developing other key parts of your estate plan. For example, a tax professional can help you determine if your estate is subject to estate or inheritance taxes, and, if so, can suggest strategies to reduce the amount of taxes owed. Also, a tax professional can advise you on the possible tax consequences of the investments and retirement accounts you wish to leave to your heirs. And a legal professional can help you create a will, living trust, health care directive and any other arrangements you might need in place to carry out your estate plans.

Keep in mind that the lines between tax and legal advisors can sometimes become blurred, as some lawyers who focus on estate planning can handle some of the same tasks as a tax professional. But, in any case, your financial advisor is almost certainly going to be the one with the broadest view of your needs and wishes, and the greatest understanding of what you have wanted to accomplish with your wealth throughout your life. If you’re familiar with football analogies, you could say your financial advisor is the quarterback of your team, helping guide the other professionals in carrying out their specialties.

So, the next time you meet with your financial advisor, consider bringing up the topic of estate and legacy planning, assuming it isn’t already part of your discussions. And don’t wait too long. You can’t predict the future, but you should do whatever you can to prepare for it.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

“Adam Hromiak AAMS, CRPC is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Cape Coral on 3571 North Del Prado Blvd.

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Reflections “Holiday Blessing”

By: Dianne J. Roderick

I am so thankful for the many family holiday gatherings of the past: sitting around the table and expressing the many blessings that surrounded me each precious year.

Funny, how we realize more and more with every passing year, the significance of family and friendship, each one having more of an impact on our hearts as each year passes. If only we had realized then how swiftly the years actually would be. How could we? Who knew that these golden years would come so quickly? We were young and so was everyone else. Sure there were bumps in the road, but for the most part everyone seemed to be doing well. So year after year we set the table

with very little changes in the seating arrangements because that was what we did. Grandpa Will, Grandma Rose, Uncle Joe, Cousins…everyone who had always celebrated were all expected to be at our blessed holiday feasts.

Those were the greatest times!

There were stories, continuous laughter, babies crying, and everyone trying to be heard all at once.

Yes, it was a madhouse but was it ever a wonderful state of chaos!

I close my eyes and picture the scene like it was yesterday and I can feel myself getting a bit giddy and my heart once again filling up with so much love. I remember thinking this is never going to end.

Sadly, that was not a realistic way of thinking. It may be what we all wish in our hearts and

convince ourselves of, but all too soon we find out that life has other plans. We all become less naïve in this journey of life, not because we want to but because we need to. For it is within this journey we experience the things that help us to cope and get through each loss along the way. We realize that within this “circle of life” we continue to celebrate and give thanks for the loved ones that no longer sit physically with us on these days but feel blessed by the new life that surrounds us because of them.

Happy Holiday Blessings, Everyone!

Let’s all be thankful for the memories that are imprinted in our minds and on our hearts.

Good Timers’ Singles Club News I’m not sure if life is trying to pass us by or trying to run us over!

The Good Timers have been on the go since the beginning of this year and at times we had to move out of our own way because of the many things we had going on. January a group of us went to the Shell Factory for dinner and to listen to the Del Prados. February we hosted the dessert table at Del Tura’s International Food Fair and we began Game Day. In March we went to see a play at the Cape Coral Cultural Park Theater and we also celebrated St. Patrick’s Day together. In April we had our annual Road Rally, our 1st Potluck Lunch & Games get together and then another play...this time at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater.

In May we gathered together to bet

on our lucky horse at our annual Kentucky Derby Party. We finally slowed down during the summer months. Then in September we treated ourselves to lunch at The Captain’s Table in Fishermen’s Village and then a small group went to the Peace River Wildlife Center. October a few of us braved the hot weather and went to Octoberfest and we ended the month by solving the mystery on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train Ride. Ann Clanton did a fantastic job with organizing and executing that trip! Our monthly meetings and birthday luncheons are held all year long. As a group we also supported functions that are held at Del Tura. We enjoyed the Del Tura Repertory Company’s play, we went to see Art Keen in a play

at the Laboratory Theater and we partied with Kathy Aira at her annual LCR charity event! Next up is our Holiday Party on Monday, 9 December at the Fountain Grille Restaurant. If you’re single and haven’t joined this group yet you need ask yourself why not? Our next meeting will be held on December 3rd. Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month in the Poinciana Room.

Socializing begins at 4:00 with the meeting starting at 4:30. All single Del Turians are encouraged to join us at one of our monthly meetings. The Good Timers want to wish everyone a very Happy and Peaceful Holiday Season! For more info please contact Liz Poniatowski at ciociliz@gmail.com or 239-800-2935.

New Activities At Del Tura FUN COUPLES SHUFFLEBOARD LEAGUE New couples mixed shuffleboard league begins Monday, January 2 at 7:00, team competition. League practice beginning November 25. Rules will be discussed on November 25. All people welcome. Call Darlene Brinker for questions 586-431-0022.

HORSESHOE LEAGUE – NOW FORMING Anyone interested in forming a horseshoe league, meet after Tuesday coffee in the back or call Bob Brinker 810-304-1529

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Don’t miss out on the best value around. HOA dues are due by January 1, 2020 for next year. They are by calendar year.

So, if you paid in July, it was for 2019. Any dues paid from now till the end of December will be used for 2020. You can drop off your dues at the HOA office during regular business hours or you can drop them at the HOA table at Tuesday coffee. We are there at 8 am!

Because of the update of our computer program, we no longer need HOA cards. So, you will no longer need to enclose a self-addressed envelope if you mail your check. Once your dues are paid, you are on our list and are all set for the year.

Please don’t hesitate to contact either Cindy Baron or Denise Rose with questions.

Our numbers are in the book and in the Tower.

Important Fish News

By Ginnie Benjamins You do not need to be a HOA member to receive FISH’s services. We offer to drive anyone who lives in Del Tura. We will bring you a dinner if you have been hospitalized, we will pick your trees and give you what fruit you want and the rest will be given to a soup kitchen, you may borrow any medical equipment and keep it as long as you need it. There is NEVER a cost to you, the resident.

So please call us if you need some assistance.

FISH is NOT making flu shots available this year so please make sure you get yours soon. Your physician can give you one or locally you can get an injection at

drugstores or even when you are grocery shopping at Publix, plus they give you a ten-dollar store credit. Just make sure you get the protection you need against the flu.

Please remember that FISH is here to assist you if ever you may need us. If you or someone you know has been in the hospital let us know by calling the FISH line (997-3474) and leaving a message or call me direct (Ginnie: 3229863) and we will get a dinner out to that person.

Also, call the FISH line (9973474) if you need a ride for an appointment. Calling me directly may slow down your request. If you call the FISH line your request will go to the right person and will be handled quickly.

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To our 115 FISH Volunteers, save the date! On February 11, 2020 we will be having a luncheon for our volunteers who donate so much of their time and energy to helping others. We are going to have a surprise television personality to entertain us. You will be receiving an invitation in the mail soon.

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At the Hydrant

By Justine Fitzgibbons Hello everyone, allow me to introduce myself...my name is Sierra and I am a 13 month old, brindle and white, Chihuahua mix. I live with my human parents, Floyd and Mary Ann Light and to say that I’m spoiled would be an understatement. It all started for me about 8 months ago when I went to the dog park with my two brothers. We were running around (I really love to run) and having a good time, when two humans walked in without a dog. I thought it was a little strange for them to be at the dog park without a dog, but it wasn’t any of my business, so I just kept playing with my crazy brothers. I saw them sit down next

to the human we lived with and they were talking, so I ran over to see what was going on. The lady started talking to me and picked me up and held me. She seemed nice so I gave her a lick. Turns out that they did have a dog, but he got sick and he wasn’t with them any more. After a little while they took me home with them in their golf cart. They gave me my own crate, a soft fluffy bed, and a bunch of toys that I could chew on and pull the stuffing out of. I have to admit, it’s a pretty sweet deal. Since I’ve been with them, I’ve met a lot of nice people, like Steve and Sandy, Mike and Justine, Jack and Eileen, Bill and Nancy, Rod and Maureen and lots of other folks too. I’ve also met lots of great pups, like Gordon, Murphy, Jake, Bubba, Fin, Buddy, Josie, Ruby and Rico.

Sometimes I get to run with the big dogs, which I love to do because I can out-run all of them and It’s fun to watch them get frustrated trying to catch me. The Dog Park is a great place to meet new friends and get some much needed exercise. Hope to see you there soon.

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Del Tura Resident Earns Gold At National VA Festival Of The Arts The Veterans Administration Festival of the Arts wrapped up recently in Kalamazoo MI and Del Tura resident Steve Banko came home with a Gold Medal in the Inspirational Writing competition.

Banko’s essay, “Love Must Survive War,” was written in response to a question that was posed to him after a speech he delivered at Bucknell University.

The question was “what’s worth remembering about a war” and earned a first place finish in the local competition sponsored by the Bay Pines VA facility in St. Petersburg FL before earning gold in national judging.

Banko is a veteran of Vietnam combat where he earned the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars for Valor, and four Purple Hearts during his 16 months of fighting. His book, For No Good Reason, is loosely

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One-Tank Trips

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It is a different way to enjoy a slice of paradise along the shores of Charlotte Harbor where all the dazzling lights and fantastic decorations of exclusive homes can be seen. Doug and I have gone on the is cruise twice before and we’re going again this season. Reservations sell out fast but you can get them online FisherFleet.com

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Del Tura Holiday Golf Cart Parade Monday, December 9th 2019 6:00 PM

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HOLIDAY CART PARADE – MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH 6:00 PM (Rain Date Tuesday, 10th) It’s time once again to decorate your golf carts for one of Del Tura’s most fun Holiday traditions. It is amazing to see how creative our residents can be. Last year there were more than 25 carts in the parade and so many people cheering us on from all around the community…It was great to see all the support!

Erv and I will be leading the parade again this year and we have a very special guest at the very end to really get this Christmas spirit off to a great start!

We will have PRIZE MONEY for best decorations that night! Start planning early and make sure your batteries are fully charged! The parade participants, and any residents who would like to join us, will meet in the Starlight Ballroom at 5:00 pm for a social hour and pre-parade camaraderie. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and bring your drinks. We will have plates, napkins and utensils. The parade will begin at 6:00 pm.

Of course we also welcome bicycles, motorcycles, etc., whatever glows…goes!

If you need help with hooking up lights, you may call Jim Stenzel 239-826-0524 or Gerry Benjamins 239-322-9866. It is up to you to get the things you need and to do the decorating…that’s half the fun! Don’t wait until the last minute for their help.

A map and approximate times the parade will reach your location will be printed in this Tower and posted at all the pools. Please note…the parade will end at the corner of Las Palmas Norte and San Gabriel this year. It’s a long parade and we lose some of the carts by then.

All we need now is to have you join in and have fun!

For more information or ideas, call Erv or Linda Storma at 239-997-9066.

Thanks again for your support. Hope to see you then!

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Community Living – HOA Policies

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ADVERTISING AT HOA SPONSORED COFFEE HOUR Purpose: To provide a guideline for the items placed on tables or announced from the Podium at the HOA sponsored coffee hour, held each Tuesday.

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HOA SPONSORED EVENTS Time will be allowed for HOA Sponsored announcements and will be limited to 3 minutes.

Advertising materials for HOA sponsored events shall be permitted to be distributed on the tables.

No Announcements regarding advertised materials will be allowed unless previously approved by a majority vote of the HOA Board of Directors.

Information should be presented one week prior to the date of the announcement. If applicable, insurance information should be presented in accordance with the Attorney’s guideline.

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NON HOA SPONSORED EVENTS Non HOA sponsored events are social functions of possible interest to Del Tura residents and their quests. Event planner must be a Del Tura Resident.

Advertising materials WILL NOT be permitted to be distributed on the tables Event planner will ONLY be allowed to announce the type (cruise, trip, etc.) the date and a method for residents to contact them outside the community building environment including hallways, lobby, if they are interested.

No tables will be set up inside or outside the ballroom with signup sheets and/or exchange of monies, in the ballroom(s) or lobby.

Frequency of announcing planned events shall be limited to twice a month. Announcement of day and/or overnight trips will be limited to six (6) weeks prior to the event and will be permitted twice a month.

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION POLICY REGARDING BULLETIN BOARDS The two large bulletin boards located outside the Hometown America Management Office are for the exclusive use of the HOA Board and FMO. These boards will be the official site for posting of meetings and information about these resident service organizations. All notices must be submitted to the HOA Office for approval.

There is a bulletin board located at each pool area. All notices of items that are “For Sale”, “For Rent”, “Wanted”, “Wanted to Rent”, OR“ Lost or Found” shall be on 3” x 5” or 4’ x 6” cards. Items for sale or rent may also include an addition 3” x 5” or “4 x 6” photograph. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. Notices must be stamped for approval with the office stamp. All notices must be posted for no more than thirty (30) days, unless an extension is approved by the HOA office prior to the expiration date. All notices must include the names and telephone numbers of each submitting resident.

Notices for functions or events may be typed or printed on paper, not to exceed 8 ½ x 11 inch in size. Lettering and/or decorative infield may be colored.

Flyers that offer cultural events or club activities or other Del Tura events will be allowed. Except for advertising from the beauty shop and Del Tura restaurant and pub.

THE POSTING OF ANY BUSINESS CARDS OR ADVERTISING OF SERVICES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. (Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of Hometown America.)

The posting of letters of opinion or personal feelings are not allowed .

Posting of any literature pertaining to politics, campaigns or elections whether local, state or federal are not allowed.

Allowed will be the posting of information on individuals running for the HOA Board of Directors. Such literature should not exceed 8 ½ x 11in size.

NOTE: This policy conforms with Hometown America’s Rules and Regulations, Section 13 POLICY REGARDING SCHEDULING/RESERVATION OF BALLROOMS Forms must be completed at the HOA Office. Forms to be approved by Hometown America for events with more than 10% non-residents in attendance should be filled out prior to obtaining Hometown’s approval. Resident must take completed form to Hometown America Management Office for approval; pay the needed rental fee and deposits, and return the form to the HOA Office for scheduling.

SCHEDULING SINGLE USE OF A BALLROOM Resident must fill out proper reservation and set-up form, if necessary. All necessary forms are in the HOA Office and must be filled out at the HOA Office. Blank forms are not allowed to be taken out of the office.

SCHEDULING RECURRING USE OF A BALLROOM Resident must fill out a reservation form for each calendar year. EXAMPLE: Zumba – Oct. Nov. Dec. 2019; Jan. Feb. Mar. 2020. MUST complete a form for both 2019 and 2020.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of Hometown America, specifically Section 13.

A(6) “No resident will be permitted to use Del Tura’s buildings or rooms to sponsor an event that is essentially commercial in nature, nor for a private activity at which he/she is not the legitimate host/ person in charge of and attending the event. Residents using a room in a community building for a private party, the event needs to be non-commercial in nature. This means there should be no business meetings in which paperwork is executed or monies collected in which the resident profits or receives an incentive/gift from.

DEL TURA ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE TICKET SALES The Entertainment Committee has always strived to bring first class affordable entertainment to our residents. We want all who want tickets to feel welcome and purchase tickets in a convenient manner. We hold ticket sales three weeks in advance of each event at Tuesday coffee. HOA member sales are the first of those three ticket sale dates and sales continue for all residents the second and third of those three scheduled dates We also want to make each of those days as convenient as possible. To end the confusion and conflict of several people starting “official lists” for ticket sale call up, Bette Ewing Cheney will have the official and ONLY list for those who do not want to stand in line for a ticket. Bette will be available at each Tuesday coffee sales dates starting at 7:30am. Those people on Bette’s ticket sales list will be called in order from that list ONLY. No other lists started by other individuals will be used. Ticket sales will begin at 8:00am at each coffee hour on scheduled ticket sales dates.

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SPORTS & EXERCISE 18 Hole Women’s Golf Association

by Carol Marra Steve and I have just returned from a trip to Italy where they were enjoying fall. Remember leaves turning colors and windows open at night? Being able to sit outside in the afternoon, but maybe needing a sweater? Well, now we are back, along with many more of our northern friends, to the endless summer known as Florida! It must be time to play more golf and start our tournament season! In fact, we will play our Club Championship on the 11th, 12th and 18th of this month. Winners will be posted in the Dungeon and trophies given out at the Awards Banquet January 11th.

We had our second shoot-out qualifier on November 5th. The third qualifier will be January 16th.

The calendar year will end with a luncheon, election of officers and general meeting on December 19th.

Ryan has started clinics with times and sign up sheets in the Pro

Shop. Interestingly, the clinic on hitting the driver was full with a waiting list. There was still room on the chipping and putting clinics. Think about how you play. Unless you are among the few who hit very long drives it is probably taking you three to get on or near a par 4. You need to know how to pitch, chip and putt.

How many times have you gotten near a par 4 in 3 and walked away with a 6 or the dreaded 7, the game breaking 8? Two chips and two putts will do it every time! You can make up for a lot of shortcomings in your game by improving your skills around the green. “Drive for show and putt for dough” has a lot of truth to it.

Learning to hit the driver as well as possible is important. But, it does not take strength or even youth(!) to play well around the greens.

No Holes-in-one to report but, the season is young!

Have you just moved to Del Tura and been thinking about

joining our Association? Please call Kay Rolader at (239) 2924964. She can give you the information you will need to become a part of our group.

This is my last Tower article for the 18 Hole Association. It has been a pleasure to keep everyone informed on what is going on and to highlight the achievements of our players. I could not have done this job without the help of the Pro shop, especially Paul, Ryan, Steve and Mike. I appreciate your breaking down some of the many rule changes we have had over the last few years. And, of course, many thanks to my Editor in Chief, Steve. He makes sure all my “Ts” are crossed and my “Is” are dotted.

I will now turn this column over to Margie Blackwell. I hope Margie enjoys writing it as much as I have.

Have the best of holidays and a glorious New Year. 2020 will bring us more tournaments, more fun and laughs on and off the golf course. Sounds good to me!

Tennis at Del Tura 2 FREE LESSONS IN DECEMBER The Del Tura Tennis Association hosts a number of activities throughout the fall and winter season at our tennis courts situated by the North Pool.

There is Open Tennis on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for anyone wanting to play from 8:00 to 10:00 am. You don’t need to find a partner. Just show up during these times and you will automatically be included in the group.

Two more free lessons for beginners or people who need to refresh their skills are being offered December 3rd and

December 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

On December 15th, we are hosting an Up and Down tennis afternoon to DTTA members followed by a Potluck dinner. Sign up in the screened room. The first 16 people to sign up will be playing.

The intra-mural leagues for Men’s A – Mondays at 10:00 am, Men’s B1 – Thursdays at 8:00 am, and Mixed Doubles on Saturdays at 10:00 am are well under way.

Our travelling teams playing at home in December are: December 4th – 10:30 am 3.5 Bronze team December 11th – 10:30 am 3.5 Minus team

December 11th – 12:30 pm Bronze team December 12th – 12:30 pm Copper team December 12th – 12:30 pm Swift team December 18th – 10:30 am 3.5 Minus team Please feel free to come and watch and encourage our players.

We wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a great New Year.

If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline St-Jean at 239-599-4468 or jacstjean2016@gmail.com or the Del Tura Tennis Association at DelTuraTennis@gmail.com.

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Happy Holidays and New Year!

The fun and busy time of the season is here. Below is our schedule for the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020.

Please come to our Christmas Lunch and meeting on the 12th even if you don’t play golf that day . As in the past if you would like to put cash in an envelope, we will be donating it to the Heart Association in Gay Luders’ name. Gay was an active long-time member of DTNHWGA.

Maureen Monroy is our Rules Chairperson. She is going to invite Ryan to our meeting to explain the scoring change starting in January 2020. Maureen thinks the best way to handle this change is through Ryan as it is best explained by a Pro. If you would like to join the Women’s Nine Hole league, please contact Kathy Klein.

I want to thank Ann Abramczyk for writing our articles for the past year. Ann has resigned due to other commitments. Sandy Gove is going to be the new reporter.

Dec 12th- Christmas Lunch and General Meeting

Starlight Ball Room Lunch JAN. 11th- Awards Banquet Starlight Ball Room Jan 15 th & 16 th - Club Championship Lunch 16th Royal Palm Feb 12th - Valentine’s Couple Challenge 2:00pm Starlight Ball Room @ 5:00 March 11th & 12th – Member/ Member 12th Royal Palm lunch April 8 & 9th President’s Cup 15 & 16 President’s Cup 9th Royal Palm – Lunch, General Meeting, Elections.

Our league started on October 29 at Bowland in Cape Coral where we have been ever since our North Fort Myers alleys burnt down.

It’s too early to worry about who is in first place but I will list a few highlights from the first two weeks.

High games: Frank Barilla: 234; Tom Demshak: 220; Paul Smith 200; Diane Smith: 203 ; Janet Huss: 189; Denise Rose 179

High series: Tom Demshak: 585;Paul Smith 584; Joe Pollack: 483; Diane Smith: 542; Janet Huss: 521; Denise Rose: 493.

The best highlight was that I think everyone had a good time!

All would like to thank the board, made up of: Dave Csuy, Pres., Glenn Tointon, V.P., MaryKay Tointon, Sec., Denise Rose, and Substitutes, for putting together this twelve team league.

Much time went in to balancing each team.

Bowling DEL TURA BOWLING LEAGUE INCREASES TO TWELVE TEAMS Four years ago the Del Tura bowlers numbered six three person teams. Each year since we have increased by two teams and now number twelve four person teams. With so much interest we have also added some pretty good bowlers (yours truly not included of course). Averages now range from about 100 to the upper 180’s.

A Craft Fair Thank You We would like to thank all the wonderful people who volunteered to help us with the Craft Fair this year. Betty Scheetz headed up the raffle, which brought in $626.

Susan Bell handled the bake sale, with proceeds of $903 – all going to the Holiday Baskets this year.

We served a yummy Sloppy Joe lunch, with proceeds of $788. We want to thank Jim Hinrichs for

taking over the parking crew. He had many helpers and they did a fantastic job! The vendor helpers assisted the vendors unload and load up their merchandise and gave them breaks throughout the day. Our vendors really appreciated the help they provided! We would especially like to thank our husbands, Bill Nezamis and Al Wells, for encouraging us, cooking

the sloppy joes and helping out in many other ways. Also, thanks to Fred and the office staff for renting the additional tables that we needed, and to the maintenance crew who set up all the tables. It was a huge success and it’s all because of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you to ALL of you!

Kay Nezamis & Wendy Wells, Chairs.

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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity

Jane Fonda Aerobics Line Dancing Tai Chi Tura Zumba Water Aerobics (Oct-April) Water Noodle Aerobics Yoga Relaxation

Location

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The Daily Activity Schedule is updated on a monthly basis. Please submit any corrections or additions to Dennis Cottini 847-707-1435 or email: dcottini@comcast.net prior to the 9th of each month.

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Jacquie Keen

731-9619

Entertainment Committee Chair

Bette Ewing-Chene

652-3909

Equipment Loans- Medical

Jim Hinrichs

616-299-4357

Loan Closet

Val Coache (alt) Denise Rose

508-789-4245 or alt: 815-222-6466

Feral Cat Information "SOS"

Karen Azza/Sherry Plisch

220-0563 567-0538

FISH - Friends in Service Here

Ginnie Benjamins, Pres.

HELPLINE 997-3474

322-9863

FISH - Fruit Picking Contact

Rick Rudzik/Sherry Plisch

543-3662 567-0538

FMO Membership

Dorathy Biddinger

239-980-2775

Front Gate Guard

731-2523

HOA Membership

Cindy Baron

603-398-8001

HOA Membership

Denise Rose

815-222-6466

HOA Office - 609 Sierra Madre (off Catalina)

Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-12pm; Tues after coffee; Thurs 4pm-6pm

731-3461

Homeowners’ Issues/Grievances

Clubhouse Office

731-3433

Memorials

Ruth Blevins

543-8134

Name Tags

Wendy Wells

309-264-9147

Save Our Strays

Sherry Plisch Karen Azza

707-5613 220-0563

Outdoor Electronic Billboard

Jim Stenzel

826-0524

Tower - Advertising - islandvp@verizon.net

Bob & Emy Stein

941-349-0194

Tower - Editor

Pam Price

414-975-3502

Tower - Co-Editor

Dennis Cottini

847-707-1435

Tower - Circulation Coordinator

Sue Brown

847-910-8031

Tower - Distribution Coordinators

Dorothy & Frank Barillo

239-850-2306

Veterans Contact

David Jacobs

567-0986

Video Library

Elaine Schnur

567-1108

Welcome Committee

Sherry Cottini

770-7711

Lighting & Sound Position Available - Call Art Keen at 210-279-2093

Call Art Keen If Interested

210-279-2093

731-1937

Doris Meyer

Please email changes to Dennis Cottini at dcottini@comcast.net or call 847-707-1435 NON-EMERGENCY CALLS - SHERIFF’S DEPT. (239) 477-1000

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Del Tura Creative Writer’s Workshop Our Del Tura Creative Writer’s Workshop is making great strides!

We have tackled three challenges and are currently working on our fourth. Our first challenge was to observe an area within our home, then to describe it, trying to give life to inanimate objects, without showing your own feelings (ref.

“Alexa” and “The Recliner” in last

month’s issue). Our second challenge (see “Old Barn” to follow) is to observe something outdoors, again giving life to inanimate objects, but this time show your reactions to your observations.

And the third challenge (see “Unexpected Journey” to follow), is to observe an outdoor area- this time, do not give life to inanimate

objects. Rather, describe what you see in detail, using your senses of sight, smell and sound, and draw your reaction to your observations.

Our Workshop currently has seven contributing members, and an additional two new members who are currently working on their first assignments. We will meet on December 12th and the 26th.

OLD BARN By: Nancy Davy The barn stands, tall and imposing against the naked fields. It feigns indifference. Faded whitewash struggles to cling to its exterior. The door gapes open, great mouth undefended against the onslaught of bitter icy wind. Snow swirls and eddies, settling upon the dirty floor, broken planks, and rusted cans full of rusted nails.

Odd bits of lumber, sorted by size, are stacked against the back wall. A couple vintage license plates, enamel old and crackled. Flower pots, tipped over, spew their dirt upon each other, and the garden tools lie tumbled in a heap. A soft pair of flowered gardening gloves, carefully hung on a hook, wait for their next summons.

But the hands will come no more.

A crack of sunlight through broken windowpane falls on shattered glass and dusty boxes and seems to be absorbed there, not radiating far enough to penetrate the dark and musty corners. A silence so profound that you can almost reach and touch it. The smell of dust and driveway dirt. A can of gasoline. Rafters, dry and brittle, are spattered by the swallows that frequent them to roost. Abandonment in wooden form, this structure stands, a shelter now to barn cats, darting transients that seek its darker depths. Forgotten but forgiving, in a pose of patient waiting, the tired beams support each other bravely. As the wind howls through the rafters, an ache forms in my heart. It is the chilling sound of loneliness.

SAVE THE DATE

Yes, Count Cottini is returning to Del Tura and Needs Your Blood Thursday - February 27, 2020 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Clubhouse Lobby Call the Count for further information - 847-707-1435

HOA BOARD INFORMATION

Bette Ewing-Cheney - President (2022) (239) 652-3909 dpc1950@outlook.com

Wendy Wells - Treasurer (2020) (309) 264-914 Kwltr11@gmail.com

Cindy Baron - Vice President (2020) (603) 398-8001 cbaron50@yahoo.com

Susan Bell - Director (2021) (714) 454-9972 susanbell_gaston@yahoo.com

Karen Stevenson – Director (2022) (239) 567-4104 karenstevenson6025@gmail.com Joyce Lienert - Secretary (2022) (973) 714-4117 Jlienert712@hotmail.com

Ray David - Director (2021) (239) 574-1290 • (781) 864-8320 cell rad5552004@yahoo.com Don Dowell - Director (2021) (239) 731-1566 donaxp@aol.com Sandra Boykin - Director (2020) (410) 491-8824, sandramboykin@ yahoo.com

HOA OFFICE FALL HOURS

(October-April) MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am - noon TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . after coffee - until noon WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am - noon THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4pm - 6pm FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am - noon SATURDAY & SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

HOA PHONE: (239) 731-3461 HOA ADDRESS: 609 SIERRA MADRE

THE TOWER EDITORIAL STAFF Editor

Circulation Coordinator

Co-Editor

Distribution Coordinators

Pam Price Dennis Cottini

Staff

Rheta Kanen Ann Clanton Dianne Roderick

Contributors

Art Keen Justine Fitzgibbons

Sue Brown

Dorothy Barillo Frank Barillo

Distribution Captains

Bob Meyer Lu Ann Brownell Peg McTernan Sandy Rolando And 60+ Delivery Volunteers

HOA Liaison: BETTE EWING-CHENEY Tower Photographer: BILL NEZAMIS Many thanks to all the volunteer residents who have donated their time to “The Tower”.

We are looking for more volunteers. Please Help!

NAME TAGS

Any resident wishing to purchase a “Name Tag” may do so on Tuesday mornings between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. before the start of announcements at the HOA Board table. A name tag with a “pin” backing is $5.00 and/or with a “magnet” is $7.00 (correct CASH ONLY).

However, if you are going to be gone for several weeks, months, etc., please do not order your name tag until after you return. Normally takes one (1) week to process your order.

I NEED YOUR EYES My name is Don Dowell and I am your HOA Director in Charge of Grounds donaxp@aol.com

Please e-mail me if you see a problem or have a concern about any of our common areas such as the pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, Bocce, horseshoes, exercise room, or clubhouse.

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Give your grandchildren the gift of financial security with a college savings plan.

Leah Wallace, Broker 941-479-1300 Leah@earpenterprises.com

Billiards

Cards &

Games

Corner

This Holiday Season... ...Skip Toys That Break!

MONDAY 8-BALL Each Monday at 1:00 PM, we play 8-ball under a handicap system so everyone has an opportunity to win regardless of

skill level. We play a complete tournament which lasts about 2 hours. You don’t have to come every week. Come as often as you can. A signup sheet is posted

in the billiard room along with more details about the format of play. Feel free to call Harry Christopher at 997-7345 if you have any questions.

Thursday Night Bingo

Sunset Home Sales Fast, Professional, Worry Free Buying and Selling FASTEST WAY TO GET IT

SOLD

Leah Wallace • 941-479-1300 • Leah@SunsetHomeSales.com

By Jack Blevons HOA sponsored Thursday Night Bingo started on October 17th and as of this writing on November 4th, we have had just two nights that we were able to play, the 17th and 24th of October because the ballroom was being set up for the craft-sale on the 31st. . So, this coming Thursday, November 7th, will just be our 3rd night of playing. So far, the attendance has been smaller than what we like but we also know that a

lot of snowbirds still have not returned back home here but hopefully they will soon. Then usually the attendance drops off a little in December because people do travel back north for the Christmas holiday to spend time with family.

Then in January, the crowds do get larger which means bigger payouts to the lucky winners which everyone likes. Our games this year again are all easy to play games like last year which made people happy & we do plan on making some changes to play some new

TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

By Marcella Carothers

09-10-19 1. Joe Pollock 2. Danny McDonald 3. Sandy Vascello 09-17-19 1. Zella Hoyt 2. Ron Strese 3. Sandy Vascello 09-24-19 1. Audrey Person 2. Kathy Boesel 2. Ron Strese 10-01-19 1. Kathy Williams 2. Jeff Czuchaj (tie) Bruce Mars 3. Kathy Boesel

88 Pine Island Road N. Ft. Myers, FL 239-997-3383 www.thenorthfortmyersdentist.com

10-08-19 1. Bruce Mars 2, Jeff Bunker 3. Jeff Czuchaj

10-15-19 1. Jeff Czuchaj 2. Bruce Mars 3. Zella Hoyt

10-22-19 1. Richard Anderson 2. Debby Peck 3. Chris Bunker 4. John Peterson 10-29-19 1. Bruce Mars 2. Jeannie Wiley 3. Jim Scott (tie) Debby Peck 11-5-19 1. Linda Czuchaj (tie) Jeff Bunker 2. Don Williamson (tie) Gary Peck

games too. Prices remain the same as last year so come on down on Thursday night to spend just a couple of hours and have some fun and hopefully go back home with more money than you came with.

Janet and I have our same great crew of volunteers that we had last year that help us run the games.

Doors open at 6:00 in our Starlight Ballroom for game-card sales and close at 6:45. We start playing at 7:00 sharp and are usually done about 9:15 or so. We look forward to seeing more of you there.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

By Marcella Carother

09-11-10 1. Jeff Czuchaj 2. Tom Demshack 3. Marcella Carothers 09-18-19 1, George Divis 2. Jeff Czuchaj 09-25-18 1. Henry Dzedzej 2. Dick Boesel 10-02-19 1. George Divis 2. Tom Demshack 3. Sandy Staigle 10-09-19 1. Jeff Czuchaj 2. Elaine Courman 3. George Divis

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10-16-19 1. Henry Dzejzej 2. Sandy Staigle 3. Phyllis Ogden

10-23-19 1. Marcella Carothers 2. Dick Boesel 3. Jeff Czuchaj 10-30-19 1. Jeff Czuchaj 2. Zella Hoyt 3. Tom Demshak 11-06-19 1. Dick Boesel 2. Henry Dzedzej 3. Jeff Czuchaj (tie) Zella Hoyt

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E-MAIL ADDRESSES

NEWS ITEMS FOR “THE TOWER”, PLEASE USE ONLY THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS: TowerEdit@yahoo.com The Webmaster and HOA web site, use http://www.deltura-hoa.com Use password DTCCHOA where applicable.

To list events on the internet, please e-mail, and submit pictures & text in digital form.

HOA Board: hoaboard@delturahoa.com

HOA - The Homeowners Association of Del Tura Inc. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name:__________________________________________________________________________________ Del Tura Address:_______________________________________________________________________

The Del Tura Phone Book is not compiled by “The Tower”.

It is produced by Hometown America.

Please contact the HT office 731-3433 for errors and omissions.

GENTLE REMINDER

Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

LOAN CLOSET

PLEASE CALL Val Coache 508-789-4245 or Denise Rose 815-222-6466 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC

Phone:______________________________________ E-Mail:____________________________________ Dues: $12.00 U.S. annually for homeowners and renters. Make check payable to: HOA Del Tura.

Mail or Deliver to HOA Membership, 609 Sierra Madre, No. Fort Myers, FL 33903

FISH

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

HOA - Tower Delivery Travel Plans (Please Do Not Deliver “The Tower”) Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Anyone needing to borrow equipment from the Medical Equipment Loan Trailer please contact: Jim Hinrichs at 616-299-4357, Neil Miller at 239-218-9867, or Rick Rudzik at 543-3662.

Local Del Tura Address:___________________________________________________________________ Remote (Away) Address: __________________________________________________________________ Date-Will be away from:_____________________ Date-Will return on: _____________________________ Please complete and return to the HOA Office. Mail Tower – USA $2.55/Canada $3.00 per issue For the correct listing of your

FMO Membership Application:

e-mail to kanlig@juno.com or return this form to the HOA OFFICE

Name:___________________________________

Birthday & Anniversary Birthdays

Name:____________________________________

Del Tura Address:_________________________ Phone:__________________________________ _____ 1 Year Membership $25.00

Address (req’d):___________________________

_____ 3 Year Membership $65.00

_________________________________________

# Of registered FL voters in household: _____

Phone (req’d):_____________________________

Non-Florida Address (if applicable):

Month (Spelled)___________________________

__________________________________

Day:______________________________________ Name:____________________________________

__________________________________

Anniversary

Which months do you NOT live in Florida:

Name: ___________________________________

___________________________________

Month (Spelled)___________________________

Recruiter Name_______________________

Day:______________________________________ Year married:______________________________

Send To: FMO, P.O. Box 5300 Largo, FL 33779-5300

Number of years married as of 2019:_________

Contact: Dorathy Biddinger 239-980-2775

Tower – Advertising Island Visitor Publications, LLC Publishers: Bob & Emy Stein 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 Del Tura.

The Tower 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 Tower 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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“Dirty White Carpets Are My Specialty”

HUGHES

CARPET CLEANING Experience My Experience “Cleaner & Dryer” Serving Lee County For Over 35 Years Specializing in Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Business / Residential Long time cleaner for Hometown America in Del Tura

“Call Jack Get Jack ” owner/opera tor

Licensed Honest Insured Dependable

549-7701 or Mobile

851-3102

January Birthdays & Anniversaries 1/1

William Koch Rick Manuel Kathleen Bell Garry Biddinger Ron Sergeichik Jim Carroll Jim Hinrichs John Ruttman Dick Wuerderman Bill Zabkar Kathleen Boesel Joyce Sinicropi

1/2 1/3 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/11

1/12 1/13 1/15 1/17 1/18 1/19 1/21 1/22 1/23

Brian Lippard Rita Salman Rich Symes Sandy Pladsen Gerald Sadowski Marion Mulcahey Tony Zografos Jack O’Hearn Cheryl DeCara Donna Johnson Donald Toth Doris Thurber

1/24 1/25

1/27 1/28 1/30 1/31

Janet Hoffay Paul Forslund Joe Heidecker Ann DeGrande Vito Sinicropi Mildred Hanrahan Maria Soper Wayne Richmond Dorathy Biddinger Paula Major Karen Rivet

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO...

1/1 1/2 1/9 1/13 1/17

Bobby & Michelle Iwankow. . . . 25 years Bob & Sallly Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 years Dave & Marianne Denman . . . . . 60 years Jay & Liz Flanagan. . . . . . . . . . . . 32 years Dennis & Paula Major . . . . . . . . . 52 years Dino & Ann DeGrande . . . . . . . . 51 years

1/18 1/19 1/20 1/25

Henry & Dalia Shahar . . . . . . . . .

Bob & Teddy Reid . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dave & Trudy Wilson . . . . . . . . .

Dave & Betty Scheetz . . . . . . . . .

Brian & Roseann Lippard . . . . . .

Happy Holidays

53 years 39 years 46 years 52 years 34 years

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Mrs. Doubtfire Services Housekeeping, Food Shopping Airport Runs, Dr. Appointments Runs, 100% cleaned to your satisfaction.

Also; window cleaning and handy work.

Alda Gilbert

239-910-3427

CFC041684

E & M Mech.

BOB VIGER Reasonable Prices For All Your Plumbing Needs

239-878-0493

Classifieds

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING - Without Professional Prices! Interior/ Exterior, Over 30 years of experience, Power Washing, Home Maintenance and repairs! Del Tura resident. Call Jim Smith 239-247-1917 (nov20) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS? - Linda Storma, resident DEPENDABLE Call (239) 997-9066 (jun/jul20) LOCKSMITH: DEL TURA RESIDENT Auto/Home Lockouts, Locks Repaired, Installed or Re-keyed.

Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 543-1434 (oct20) “PRESSURE WASHING” - Keeping Del Tura beautiful. Call Bob at 954448-1171 (aug/sept20) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, DEL TURA RESIDENT - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 603-5437457 (oct20) LAMINATES - wood rot, power wash, int./ ext. painting, plumbing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 502-797-4395 or 502-797-4402. (jan20) AVON - products sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239-8005057(Home) or 631-838-4323 (Cell) (dec19)

GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc. Del Resident. Call Linda 239-5601948. (feb20) GARAGE DOOR & OPENER SERVICE - call Jim O’Brien at 239-849-1644.

D.T. resident. (aug/sept 20) HANDYMAN - painting, landscaping, & repairs. Experienced resident.

Call John at 757-952-9485. (oct20) SKP HANDYMAN SERVICE - 30 yrs. construction experience, quality service, reasonable rates, Del Tura Resident, License & Insured 239-471-0258, 941-465-9246 (aug/sept20) GONE TO THE DOGS - Pet Sitting.

Bonded by Federal background check. Insured. Professional member of Pet Sitters International. Paula Roberts 239-2366779 catmom48@yahoo.com (feb20) YARD MAINTENANCE - Exterior house painting, pressure washing, roofs, and gutters cleaned, weed control, mulching, hedge trimming. Del Tura resident. Call Chuck LaFleur at 850-526-3499 (jan20)

New PHONE NUMBERS

RATES for classified ads will be as follows: 2 to 3 lines is $8.00/mo, or $50.00 if you pay for one year; 4 to 5 lines is $13.00/mo, or $100.00 for one year; and 6 to 8 lines is $20.00 /mo. No ad over 8 lines will be accepted. Deadline is the 15th of each month. Place ads by calling: 941-349-0194 or 941-539-0205 email: islandvp@verizon.net We use only one page for the classified ads. “The Tower” does not inform you when classified ads expire. However; the expiration date is at the end of your ad in parenthesis (mo/yr). Please make checks payable to: Island Visitor Publishing, LLC DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

Please bring your new phone number to the HOA office and also email it to the editor: TowerEdit@yahoo.com and it will be published.

Teddy Reid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-770-3838 Audrey Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-217-3281 Fred Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-270-1016 Elaine Schnur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-464-0623

Del Tura Ceramics The Del Tura ceramics room is located across from the bocce court. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 – 11:00 with instructors available to help beginners.

Stop in and see finished pieces and works in progress.

Stop in and see finished pieces and works in progress.

Projects for kids are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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In Memory Of…

Specializing in all American and foreign auto repairs.

Come to the people you can trust!

GULF COAST

AUTO REPAIR, INC. 26 Cardinal Drive • N. Fort Myers, FL 33917 Corner of Pondella and Old 41

239-997-8333 FAX: 239-997-0799 GULFCOASTAUTOREPAIR1@GMAIL.COM

Trustworthy, respectful, compassionate The Crossings at Hancock is dedicated to fulfilling one mission: to provide a comfortable, safe and secure home for those who need assistance with the activities of daily living in a caring environment of dignity, respect and compassion.

Assisted Living and Memory Care 3501 Hancock Bridge Pkwy.

Ft. Myers, FL 33903

239.217.5900

AL12800

With a foundation of individualized support and high quality health care services, encouragement of independence, emphasis on freedom of choice, support of individuality, and protection of privacy, our residents enjoy a superior quality of life than they would living alone.

Marguerite (Peg) Giavanti

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Bathroom OLD & UGLY?

RESURFACE! • • • •

Bathtubs Showers Vanities Sinks & More

LIFETIME WARRANTY

CHANGE OLD TO NEW!

In Business For Over 27 Years In SWFL...

Because I Do It Right, At A Fair Price!

CALL ME TODAY - 239.369.4249 Family Owned and Operated

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Happy H oliday Season

We are in need of help for the Christmas Baske ts for the following dates: Dec 15: Wrapping Christmas gif ts Royal Palm Ballroom at Noon

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Dec 3

Good Timers - 4pm Poinciana Room

Dec 17: Packing Christmas gif ts Royal Palm Ballroom - 7 pm

Dec 4 Dec 7

New Resident Get Together - 4-5pm The Pub Choralaires Holiday Concert - 2pm and 7pm

Dec 18: Loading Christmas gif ts Clubhouse. 7:15 am

Dec 9

Del Tura Golf Cart Parade - 6:30pm Begins at Clubhouse

Dec 22

Happy Hanukkah

Dec 22 Dec 24

Christmas Caroling - North Pool 6pm; South Pool 6:45pm; Main Pool 7:30pm Christmas Eve - Santa’s coming IF you are good!

Dec 25

Merry Christmas

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Dance - 7pm-10pm

Ple ase contact Charlene Ruotolo at rt64069@comcast.ne t or call at 846606-4248 -- OR just show up! ALL help is appreciated!