Tara Woods - March 2019

THE COLUMNS

Vol. 30 No. 3

Tara Woods Homeowners Association – www.twhoa.net

March 2019

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alentine’s Day Party Saturday, February 9th

Residents were treated to a marvelously decorated Clubhouse as they entered for the Tara Woods Valentine’s Party. Hearts and Cupids set a festive mood. The party goers took the opportunity to mix and mingle with old friends and meet new friends. Fun was in the air. What followed was a delicious sit-down meal featuring salad, bacon wrapped steak, skewered shrimp, and potatoes, followed by mouth-watering cheesecake. Before long the dance floor was packed. The assortment of music gave all the occasion to demonstrate their best dance moves. A big thank you to the Midwest Club for organizing and skillfully presenting a magical evening!

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

We enjoy meeting new residents at Orientation where we take your picture, disseminate a great deal of information and answer any questions new folks may have. If you have not attended an orientation, please reserve Friday, March 8th, to meet in the Meeting Room at the Clubhouse at 10:30 AM for our next get-together.

Tara Woods Welcome Committee: Donna Phillips, Mary Kivel, Pat Dunning, Joanne Byrne and Elaine Lavoie Richard and Diane Breniser: Richard and Diane are part-time residents at 19535 Charleston Circle.

They are from Ohio. Richard is a retired computer store owner and Diane retired as an x-ray and radiology technician. He likes walking, reading, pickleball, flying,

boating and computers and she likes Mah Jongg, walking, biking, reading, swimming and pickleball.

Cheryl Douglas: Cheryl, originally from Missouri, resides part-time at 19439 Cotton Bay. She still works in real estate for Coldwell Banker and has two children and four grandchildren. Cheryl enjoys the pool, beach and dancing.

Stone and Sandy Ferris: Stone and Sandy are full-time residents at 2849 Darwin Street. Stone hails from California while Sandy is a New Yorker and they have two children. Stone has his own landscaping business and Sandy works with him. He is involved with prison ministries, enjoys Bible reading and

is an artist while Sandy likes reading, live music and theater.

Joseph Macri and Earl Heller: Joe and Earl are full-time residents at 2984 Tara Lakes Circle.

They are originally from Pennsylvania but have lived in Cape Coral for thirteen years. Joe works for Seminole Gulf Railway and Earl works for Lee County Port Authority. They have one child. Joe enjoys gardening, and Earl likes swimming, while they both enjoy the theater and traveling.

Betsy Pierce: Betsy is a semiretired nurse from New York and is a parttime resident at 19435 Omega Road. She has two children and four grandchildren.

Betsy likes walking, reading, aerobics and yoga.

Donald and Deborah Skelton: Donald and Deborah are full-time residents of 2842 Tara Lakes Circle who moved here from Long Island, New York. They have five children and six grandchildren.

Donald served for twelve years in the military, doing three years in the Marine Corps and nine years in the Army National Guard. He spent the year of 2008 – 2009 in Iraq.

Donald is retired but still works at the VA. Deborah is retired but will continue working when she arrives. Donald enjoys anything to do with sports, such as hockey, baseball, softball and exercising. He enjoys going to the rifle range. Deborah enjoys working around the house, exercising and gardening.

Steve and Karla Zingre: Steve and Karla are part-time residents from Illinois who reside at 19300 Potomac Circle. He retired from his own cement company and she retired

as a banker.

They have six children and seven grandchildren.

Steve likes to exercise and watch all sports and Karla enjoys reading, shopping and exercising.

Mike and Susan Bevilacqua: Mike and Susan are snowbirds from Rhode Island residing at 19753 Cottonfield Road. They both still work at Dave’s Market Place, he in building services and she in the gift store.

They have three children and one grandchild. They both like golf and bowling while Susan is a part-time hairdresser and also enjoys gardening.

Irene Henderson: Irene, formerly from Pennsylvania, is a full-time resident at 19479 Cotton Bay. She still works at Page Rehab and has two children and one grandchild. Irene likes to travel, do aerobics and play piSee Welcome - page 3 nochle.

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Your Board of Directors is off and running. The duties and responsibilities have been assigned and the Directors are meeting with our many, many volunteers to touch base, ensure they have what they need and thank them for their service to OUR Community. Our new Tara Woods Homeowners Association website continues to grow and develop. More about that later. The Board is overseeing the revitalization of our calling post. The calling post is a phone-maintained database that allows us to notify every resident instantly of important information, such as hurricanes.

I suggest you add the number (405-308-4474) to your contact list so that your phone will recognize it if we need to call.

Thanks to the group working on this project.

The “Members Celebration”

was an evening of fun, learning and entertainment. Special thanks to the Florida Repertory Theatre for their private presentation just for our valued members.

HEADS UP – as we enter March 2019, many New Year’s resolutions have fallen off by the wayside. Here is one for March and the rest of the year. “I resolve to check out and register on the Tara Woods Homeowners Association’s website, www. twhoa.net. You will find it not only easy to keep this resolution but also a quick and convenient way to keep informed about our active community. Seasonal residents who register will not skip a beat. The latest news plus the The Columns are always at your finger tip. Good deal! Adding our website to your list will also make you younger, smarter and better looking! This last

sentence may not be completely true, but try it anyway; you will like it.

DID YOU KNOW THAT – when they say “let’s get the ball rolling” they are likely referring to our Tara Woods Bowling League. This league has been rolling the lanes for 20 years but is as young and vibrant as ever.

It is a great way to meet new people and make new friends.

They bowl on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM from October to April at Cape Coral Bowland on Santa Barbara Blvd. in Cape Coral.

Whether you are really good or not, it’s always fun with great camaraderie. Interested? Call Gene Braden at 920-344-9819 or Pam Moore at 239-599-2639 for more information.

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

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Danny Hicks and Judy Varnadoe: Danny and Judy are full-time residents at 2826 Cloister Street which they are remodeling. Danny has lived in Florida for fifty years and Judy for sixty years, but they hailed from Tennessee and Canada respectively.

He still works as a project manager at Dynastar Inc. while she works part-time as a clerk at JWK Underground as well as a self-employed house cleaner. They are the parents

of eight children and have sixteen grandchildren as well as four greatgrandchildren. He enjoys darts, golf and computers while she likes dominoes, cards, swimming and TV. Marty and Lorna Williams Marty and Lorna, originally from Ohio, live at 2858 Tara Lakes Circle full-time and have named the alligator living in the lake across from their home Edward. Lorna is retired from Costco – CDS and Marty works for

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Suncoast Industries of Florida. They have two children. Both Marty and Lorna enjoy their dogs, Hope and Gizmo, as well as collecting memorabilia. Marty enjoys playing poker while Lorna likes reading and ceramics.

Activities, Sports & Clubs can be found on pages: 10-11,13, 18, 20 - 21, 23 and 26.

State Club information can be found on pages: 16 - 17.

Due to space limitations, the March 2019 Calendar will be inserted for the March issue.

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

ASSISTANT: Linda Engel PHOTOGRAPHY: Lou Dunning CALENDAR: Judy Lanpher CIRCULATION: Linda Hoos, Manager COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Haywood Gandy, Manager COORDINATORS: Stuart & Belle Berman, Bill Black, Agatha Breen, Pat & Lou Dunning, Peggy Gamble, Lloyd & Carolyn Kelsey, Bob Kuhns, Sharie & Norm Libby, Diane & Bob Nunn, Ed Simko, Nancy Schoeppner, Lori Thomas, Susan Uccello, and Julia Wehrung.

ALTERNATES: Joanne & Bob Byrne, Al Dion, Sandy Schuelke, Linda Hoos, Vic Sharps, Arlene Greene, Linda Beaulieu (Oct-May), Brenda Redgers (Oct-May) REPORTERS: Reporters will be noted by their bylines at the end of each article.

Ginnie Pontarelli , 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.

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MANAGER’S CORNER It Doesn’t Seem Enough

We want to tell you “Thank you” But it doesn’t seem enough.

Words don’t seem sufficient– “Blah, blah” and all that stuff.

Please know we have deep feelings About your generous act.

We really appreciate you all; You’re special, and that’s a fact!

(UNKNOWN) This goes out to all those who made Tara Woods Appreciation Day so wonderful, there are so many people who gave so freely of their time, donations, and kindness to all those around them. Thanks again so much for making Tara Woods a wonderful place to be.

Tara Woods Staff Is it just me or does it seem like this year is already fleeting by? You know they say time flies when you are having fun. Isn’t it always a beautiful day here in sunny Florida. There is always so much to do here in Tara Woods, Bocce Ball, Pickleball, Tennis, Shuffleboard, swimming, yoga, horseshoes, walking, biking, and the list goes on and on. We do hope you find what makes you happy. Check the boards in the Clubhouse to see if there is a show or activity that you would enjoy.

For the safety of our residents we have installed new STOP signs in several locations around the community – Tara Lakes Blvd. and Tara Lakes Circle. Please obey all traffic rules while driving through the community.

Dog owners; please remember to keep your pets leashed at all times (even on golf carts) and out of your neighbor’s yard. If you are walking your pets, please do not let them do their business in anyone’s yard. We have areas for your pets. Please make sure you are keeping them in the designated areas.

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Who Can You Trust to Reduce Stress of Estate Planning?

When it’s time to do your estate planning – and it’s actually never too soon to begin – you may find the process, at first, to be somewhat bewildering. You’ll have many questions: What sort of arrangements should I make? Who should get what? And when? How can you address these and other issues?

You’ll need to get some help. In drawing up your estate plan, you will need to work with an attorney. And for guidance on the investments that can help fund your estate planning arrangements, such as a living trust, you can draw on the help of a financial advisor. You also may want to connect with a trust company, which can help facilitate your estate plans and coordinate the activities of your legal and financial professionals.

Of course, you might think that only the very wealthy need a trust company. But that’s not really the case – people of many income levels have long used these companies. As long as you have a reasonable amount of financial assets, you likely can benefit from the various services provided by a trust organization.

And these services can range from administration of a variety of trusts (such as living trusts and charitable trusts) to asset-management services (bill-paying, checkwriting, etc.) to safekeeping services (such as providing secure vaults for jewelry and collectibles).

In short, using a trust company can make things a lot easier when it’s time to plan and execute your estate. A trust company can help you in the following ways: Avoiding family squabbles – It’s unfortunate, but true: Dividing the assets of an estate can cause ill will and turmoil among family members. But a trust company can act as a neutral third party, thus minimizing any feelings of unfairness.

Providing greater control – When you establish an arrangement such as a living trust, administered by the trust company, you can give yourself great control over how you want your assets distributed. For example, you can specify that a certain child receive portions of your estate spaced out over several years – a move that may appeal to you if you think this child might not be ready to handle large sums all at once.

Saving time and effort – As mentioned above, when you work with a trust company, you can let it do all the “legwork” of coordinating your plans with your financial professional, tax advisor and attorney. And these professionals are used to dealing with trust companies.

Gaining Protection – Trust companies assume fiduciary responsibility for your financial well-being – which means that your best interests will always be considered in each service and transaction performed.

You can choose from among a variety of trust companies, large and small. Before choosing one, you may want to check out the services and fees of a few different firms. In any case, as you move toward that time of your life when estate planning becomes more essential, talk to your attorney, tax advisor and financial professional about whether using the services of a trust company might be right for you.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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The FMO is looking for a few good men and women to join the team. The working conditions are great, the hours aren’t long and there is no pay. All you have to do is attend one FMO meeting a month between November and April.

Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month and start at 1:00 PM. Realizing it is close to lunch, there is a break around 2:00 PM with delicious refreshments.

Meetings are generally held in the developments surrounding Tara Woods or in Punta Gorda. On a rare occasion you may have to travel out of the area.

Carpooling is available. If interested, please contact the writer.

One side benefit is you get to see how the other half lives.

Our March meeting will be held on Friday, March 8th, at Lakewood Village in Punta Gorda. As previously indicated, the meeting starts at 1:00 PM and carpooling is available. The meeting notice will be posted the end of February.

As always, if questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the writer.

Thank you, Stuart Berman

SUNSHINE AND SYMPATHY I am happy to say all is well in Tara Woods!

Some people are so much Sunshine to the square inch! Walt Whitman Please let me know of any others in the community who may be in need of some cheer at this time.

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“THE MAGIC OF TARA WOODS” T-SHIRTS AND LANYARDS

SUPER THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

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On sale at the Clubhouse at Saturday Morning Coffee.

THINGS DESIRED

GO PLACIDLY amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

By Max Ehrmann © 1927 Original text

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WHAT: ACTIVITIES PLANNING MEETING WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 9th, 9:30 AM WHERE: CLUBHOUSE WHO: State Club presidents or their representatives and anyone who might consider hosting a party or the residents of Tara Woods or who would like to learn more about doing so.

WHY:

a) To take ownership of one of the Activities parties offered from September 1st, 2019 to August 31st, 2020; b) to coordinate an event around the many activities offered; c) to learn more about hosting a party and reserving the Clubhouse; d) to receive new or updated information regarding Activities.

This is an important meeting to attend to learn first-hand how Activities operates and works to coordinate Clubhouse use. Please plan to attend on Saturday, March 9th, at 9:30 AM. If you have any questions, give me a call at 239-567-2285 or e-mail me at janetdaly@yahoo.com.

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ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES by Janet Daly Coming up in March: - St. Patrick’s Day Party, Sunday, March 17th, hosted by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee.

Tickets are on sale at Saturday Morning Coffee, from 7:45-8:45 AM and at Tuesday Bingo from 5:30-6:30 PM. The last day of sales will be Saturday, March 9th.

- Activities Planning Meeting – Saturday, March 9th, at 9:30 AM in the Clubhouse. This is an important meeting for the State Clubs and any groups or individuals considering hosting a party or event in the coming season. See the article in this issue of The Columns for more details.

- Everblades Ice Hockey Game – Wednesday, March 27th, at 7:30 PM at Hertz Arena in Fort Myers. See the article in this issue of The Columns for more information. This is a fun evening and we get free T-shirts!

- See the Coming Events listing for everything happening in March.

Looking ahead to April: Ice Cream Social on Sunday, April 7th. This is a free event sponsored by Activities and hosted by Bill Black & friends.

Thank You! - Thank you to the Midwest Club for hosting the Valentine’s Day Party. The food was excellent; the music kept the dancers going all evening and I think everyone had a great time. Kudos to all in the Midwest Club who helped make this party a success. All your hard work resulted in a great party.

- Thank you to the Resident Appreciation Day Committee for working with Hometown America to host another successful Appreciation Day. The games are always a challenge, and adding some new ones just adds to the fun of the day. Thank you to all the resiTo stay informed of events in Tara Woods: dents who helped make this day possible. Working together is a big part of the Magic of Tara Woods.

• Read the posters on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse.

There is much going on in March. Please stay informed so you don’t miss out on anything. See the box by this article for ways to “Stay Informed”.

As Activities Coordinator, I try to keep you aware of the social Activities that are coming up for you to enjoy. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding the parties and events. If I can’t answer your question, I most likely know who can.

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

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

Come to Saturday Morning Coffee!

Read The Columns and check the Calendar.

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

Check out page 4 of the Tara Woods Community Resident Directory to see all the opportunities to keep you busy in Tara Woods, with the contact people for each one listed if you have questions.

• Page 3 of the Directory lists the contact people for specific responsibilities under the Board of Directors who you can contact with questions.

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ENTERTAINING NEWS So, Ladies and Gentlemen…the excitement is building, I know you can feel it in the air around Tara Woods. Our play “RED VELVET CAKE WAR” will be performed on stage Friday and Saturday, March 8th and 9th. The tickets are $7.00 and are available at the door, and at Saturday Morning Coffee and Tuesday Bingo. The doors open at 6:30 PM, and the play starts at 7:00 PM. As a reminder to new and established residents coming to the stage play, we do NOT allow food and/or drink into the Clubhouse for this performance. We are offering theater and cabaret seating. If you need assistance for any reason, please see an usher. There will be a warm and welcoming volunteer at each door to help if you need assistance, or if you have any questions. Our play is very funny and shows you that family reunions can be exciting and fun. We have all put so much time and effort into this performance, we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. In addition, you will get the opportunity to see the quilt that has been created by our own Tara Woods Quilters since it will be used as part of the performance. You will also have the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket for the chance at winning this quilt. The raffle will be pulled during the intermission of Saturday’s performance. You do not need to be in attendance to win, since you have put your contact phone number and name on the back of your ticket. The money raised for this quilt will be donated to “Ronald McDonald House” – a very worthy cause to be sure.

REMINDER – Entertainers meeting will be Saturday, March 16th following Saturday Morning Coffee.

Pat Dunning, Stage Manager & Set Designer, Entertainers pdunning46@gmail.com or 239-599-4490

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Our February meeting was well attended, and it was great seeing some brothers we hadn’t seen for a while. Also, we welcome Bro. Lyle LeClair who contacted me,and hopes to make our next meeting which will be Tuesday, March 5th.

Ken Ferris has secured reservations at Dina’s in Sabal Springs for our annual luncheon. Brothers, please mark your calendars for Thursday, March 14th, at noon. Hope to have a good turnout. Bro. Ken has to give Dina’s a final count

by Thursday, March 7th, so be sure and let me know if you’re going and the number attending. Some of us may have visitors and you’re welcome to include them. Note to our Masonic widows: you will be contacted by one of us right after our next meeting.

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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!

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BAILEY SPEAKS I’ve been so busy chasing Leprechauns that I wasn’t able to write this month.

And since I’ve not been able to catch any Leprechauns, we went to the food store and bought my favorite cereal, Lucky Charms. Happy Tails, Till next month, Bailey

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The tickets are $7.00 PP and are available at Saturday Morning Coffee, before Bingo on Tuesday, and at the door for each performance. The doors open at 6:30 PM with the play starting at 7:00 PM When you walk in, if you need assistance you will find a friendly usher waiting to help you find a seat. The seat arrangements are theater seating or cabaret.

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Please take note: The Entertainers do not allow food nor drink in the Clubhouse for these performances. Thank you for cooperating with us.

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This is Old Glory. Is yours faded and torn?

Retire her to a proper disposal.

Drop her off at 19553 Charleston Circle (lot 12) or at the Guard House.

Replacements are available from Bob Glandorf. $7.00

THE GARDEN CLUB for Garden Club members only; if you would like to join, please come to this meeting.

The Garden Club again wants to thank Linda & John Hoos for the fabulous job they do with the Butterfly Garden.

Rachelle DellaRocca My contact number: 239-322-6386 What to plant Annuals: Plant heat tolerant annuals for color such as crossandra, gazania, melampodium, and zinnia, that will last into Fall.

Bulbs: Plant gladiola corms 6” apart and 4” deep and stake as they grow.

Plant caladiums for a showy tropical display all summer.

Herbs: In addition to their culinary value, many herbs are ornamental and attract butterflies to the garden.

Vegetables: Warm season crops, such as sweet corn, cucumber, watermelon, and pepper, should be planted now for late spring harvest.

What to do Trees and shrubs: Prune when new

growth begins after the end of the dormant season. To guard next season’s blooms, begin pruning after the last flowers fade but before new buds.

Mulch: Renew or add mulch in landscape beds to reduce weeds and retain moisture.

Fertilize lawns: If not done in February, fertilize lawns this month.

Pests: Monitor landscape plants for insects, especially for the presence of aphids on tender new growth. Insects become more active during warm weather.

Fertilize: palms and ornamental shrubs if not done last month. Choose a fertilizer based on each plant’s needs.

Examine lawns for problems: Identify damaging insects and spot treat early to prevent widespread damage. Rule out cultural problems, such as irrigation failure, before treatment.

Tropical and subtropical fruits: Add variety and interest to the landscape and table with exotic fruits.

Excerpts from the University of Florida Gardening Calendar available on line.

COMING IN MARCH: EVERBLADES ICE HOCKEY GAME Wednesday, March 27th, at 7:30 PM Hertz Arena (formerly Germain Arena) Tickets on sale starting Tuesday, February 26th – $23.00 per person Watch for a poster on the Clubhouse bulletin board in February Sponsored by Activities

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I want to remind everyone that the donations to the Trash and Treasure make it possible for the Fashion Show to be a Free Event, to keep up the beautiful Butterfly Garden and for the Garden Club’s donations to CROW and ECHO. So, please bring clean and usable items that you wish to donate, to the Clubhouse on Friday, March 1st, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. And to all our wonderful volunteers please put this date on your calendar: Friday, March 1st, at 9:00 AM We will need to move tables and set up for the sale, then also the next day, Saturday, March 2nd, after 1:00 PM to put tables and chairs in place to welcome Elvis. I’m excited and hope you are too, it should be a great show, and monies go to our wonderful Chorus.

Our last meeting for this year is Saturday, March 9th. Please attend as we will be confirming our luncheon plans.

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On February 1st the Midwest Club gathered together to share camaraderie, soups, salads, and desserts. Once again, the cooks did not disappoint. Over 20 wonderful soups, numerous tasty salads, and tantalizing desserts were sampled. No one left the meeting hungry. The members also learned some new and fun facts about each other by playing a game called Let’s Mingle. Someone at the meeting has nine great-grandchildren. Three men were wrestlers in college. Many members had never been to Disney World, and most members have only lived in one Midwestern State – that was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

The Clubhouse looked fabulous wrapped in red on Saturday, February 9th, as the Midwest Club sponsored the Valentine’s Day Party for Tara Woods. A wonderful meal of Caesar Salad, bacon- wrapped tenderloins, and shrimp was prepared and served by the members. Then people danced the night away with their Valentines. Hard work over many hours by a myriad of people made this night a success. Thank you!

Calling all Parrot Heads…Friday, March 1st, will find the Midwesterners at a Jimmy Buffet themed meeting in the Clubhouse. Caribbean Chicken sandwiches will be served. Scrumptious tropical sides, salads and desserts will be prepared and shared by the many wonderful cooks in the club.

Debbie Polenska

MID-ATLANTIC CLUB NEWS In February, the Mid-Atlantic Social Club hosted The Del Prados. Everyone enjoyed a great evening with fellowship, dancing and reminiscing of times gone by through music.

Please note the change in date and time for our March Chili Cookoff – Sunday, March 24th at 3:00 PM. Five persons are providing chili. All attending will taste and then vote on the best recipe for a prize.

Circle Sunday, April 7th, on your calendar for Brunch at the Isles Yacht Club in Punta Gorda. Watch the Club newsletter and emails for details.

Barb Pollitt, Secretary

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CANADIAN CLUB

NEW ENGLAND CLUB

Hope you all are enjoying the warmer weather after cooler days and nights last month. There was no empathy when we talked with friends and family up north when we complained about having to wear long sleeves and pants (and still wearing flip flops) as they endured minus temperatures in winter coats, scarfs and mittens!

We enjoyed a traditional potluck dinner last month and enjoyed our guest speaker. Thanks to Jean & Dave Sharp for asking her cousin, Brian, to share his stories about touring with iconic entertainers such as Kitty Wells, Wilf Carter and our Canadian icon, Stomping Tom Connors; brought back many memories for all of us.

The March Canadian dinner will be hosted by Kathy & Carl Marquis who have planned a Hawaiian burger night. Please note the dinner is scheduled for Friday, March 22nd, at 5:00 PM. Please RSVP to Kathy & Carl at wearehere4now@hotmail.com if you are attending and if you would like to contribute an appetizer, salad or dessert. As usual, BYOB, bring your dinnerware, and we will sell 50/50 tickets.

Looking forward to seeing you all there. Please invite any newcomers to attend.

Brenda Redgers

Thank you to Ron Proulx, Mark Burke and Ed Malatesta, for serving as grill masters for our Glad We’re Not In New England party. Everything was delicious, and we appreciate all your hard work!

Congrats to “Team 6”, captained by George Kazakis, who were the New England Trivia Champs of the night, and to Pat Patterson for taking home the big money for Left-Center-Right.

Our next party is Saturday, March 30th, which will be a sports themed party and our Bon Voyage. More info, as well as sign-ups will be posted Friday, March 1st.

Judy Machnicz

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SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH MEETING Get those culinary taste buds sharpened and whip up a tasty treat for our International buffet. I know our club has may great chefs so show off your skills. Don’t forget to bring some money because the birthday boy will be leading Show Me The $$$ .

Thank you everyone; see you there.

John and Linda Hoos

HAPPY HOUR CLUB Please join us on Friday, March 29th, at 4:30 PM on the Verandah to celebrate the great quality of life we enjoy here at Tara Woods.

It’s a great way to make new acquaintances and renew friendships. Just bring an appetize to share and your favorite libations for your own enjoyment. *Please see the sign-up list at the Clubhouse*

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The two primary reasons for the WATCH are the protection of our residents and the observation of our community.

Check on your neighbors who may be housebound or ill. If you haven’t seen them for a while, check on them.

If you see something out of the ordinary, call and report the problem.

(911 or 239-477-1000) THIS MONTH’S TIPS: NEW STOP SIGNS By now everyone has seen our new STOP SIGNS. Please obey all speed limit and stop signs.

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ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TARA WOODS BINGO at TARA WOODS Be one of the winners at our Tuesday night BINGO.

And you can win more than once during the night!

If your eyesight isn’t as good as it once was, now you can play too. We have really BIG game packs and “Specials” that are 8 ½” x 11” with 2” numbers.

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

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

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

PING PONG Ping Pong is every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00!

PICKLEBALL

Pickleball play times December 2018 - April 2019 Group Play times are Monday through Sunday from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Questions, please contact: Lynn Makia 513-476-2465, Diane Gibson 603-244-0536

SHUFFLEBOARD

Come play shuffleboard on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 AM. All are welcome! No obligation to show up every week!

Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you. We’ll play by regular shuffleboard rules and each game will be played with a new partner. Win or lose, the object of each game is to have FUN. All levels of players are welcome.

For more information please call Mary Kivel at 207-505-5576 or email me at marykivel@yahoo.com.

Tuesdays at 10:00 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

BOCCE

AEROBICS

Get your body moving in the Clubhouse with Richard Simmons!!

Meets every Tuesday at 8:00 AM and 12:45 PM, Thursday at 12:45 PM. ***BEGINNING MARCH 14th*** every Thursday 8:00 AM class will be added.

For more information contact Lynn Makia 513-476-2465 • Barb Simonson 541-840-4430.

Ladies and Gentlemen, come join us every Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Card Room. Cost is $3.00.

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

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.

Any questions, please contact: Jane DeGuire, 567-0656

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.

EUCHRE CLUB Meets on Wednesday Nights In the Clubhouse Card Room at 7:00 PM. $.50 to buy in, but offers some “big” prize money!

SUNDAY NIGHT MEN’S POKER

Texas Hold’em Style Tournament 5:00 PM in the Craft House If interested contact Bill Black at 636-978-7815

BRIDGE The Bridge group is looking for bridge players.

We meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in the Card Room.

Call Beth Ferris at 543-6295 or Rita Sick at 731-1106 first if you are interested in playing with this friendly group.

We’d like to have you join us.

Beth Ferris

Book Discussion Club

Thursday, March 7th, at 1:30 PM 2760 Steamboat Loop Join us to talk about the books we have been enjoying and maybe borrow one you would like to read.

Newcomers welcome. Questions: Call Marilyn Workman • 239-543-1168

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

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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES IN MARCH Tricia Brown, Stephanie DiLorenzo, Paul Loud Thomas Bardar Colleen Goresh, Warren Lundmark, “Cookie” Wilczek Marcia Duda Andy Hardy Pat Adriance Lyle LeClair, Barbara Stickles Lin Anders, Jan Dumka, Linda Beaulieu George D’Alessandro, Paul Roderick, Gary Sponseller Glen Fisher, Bill LaFontaine, Peg Gamble, Carolyn Key, Donna Mallinson, Bruce Warren Trish Bendon, Annie Matthias Barb Werner-Lubich Ellie Hubbs, Donna Phillips Tiff Crimmins, Ray Flynn, Carl Galvan, Ann Sluiter,

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ANNIVERSARIES

Ann Sluiter & William Sandell Denise & John Padgett “Cookie” & Gerry Wilczek Sharon & Roy Moorhead Sue & Ron Muscato Val & Paul Roderick Muriel & Jack Boyle Joe Macri & Earl Heller Jane & John Maher, Evelyn & Don Watson Doris & Jim Brockmeyer Linda & Joe Parise Aileen & Ken Reese Anne & Wayne Wolski Cindy & Jerry McKay Karla & Steve Zingre

Contact Gail Blackburn – gail.blackburn3@gmail.com or 239-218-9643 before March 10th for Special Recognition of Birthdays 90+ and Anniversaries 50, 55, or 60+ in April 2019.

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CORRECTIONS TO THE CURRENT TARA WOODS DIRECTORY MARCH 2019 I will begin building the database for the new edition of the Tara Wood Directory 2019-2020 in April. So, if there are any corrections or changes to your resident information in the current 2018-2019 Directory, please send the corrections and/ or changes by email to haywood.gandy@gmail.com. Subject: Tara Woods 2019-2020 Directory. The contact telephone number for Haywood Gandy is 239-471-2987, 2998 Tara Lakes Circle, Lot #643. If you don’t have access to email, please ask a friend or neighbor to assist you. I am also available to help you if necessary. I still have a few copies of the Tara Woods 2018-2019 for residents who did not receive their copy.

Please Note: Additions, Phone Changes, Misc. Changes and Deletions published in the monthly editions of “The Columns” will be completed for you in the new directory. So, there is no need to send updated information unless you discover something was incorrectly published.

Additions: BRENISER, Richard & Diane COOLEDGE, Clayton & Linda FERRIS, Sandy FERRIS, Stone HENDERSON, Irene HELLER, Earl 610-597-4718 HODGSON, Peter & Susan MACRI, Joe PA • 610-597-4561 PIERCE, Elizabeth SKELTON, Don & Deborah 631-294-6830 (Deb) • 239-294-6830 (Home)

19535 Charleston Circle 2817 Steamboat Loop 2849 Darwin Street 2849 Darwin Street 19479 Cotton Bay 2984 Tara Lakes Circle

Lot #9 • 330-704-2252 OH Lot #401 207-650-3420 ME Lot #523 239-470-0367 (Sandy) NY Lot #523 239-470-8444 (Stone) CA Lot #175 215-429-8856 PA Lot #640 239-242-6633 (Home) PA

2782 Orlenes Street 2984 Tara Lakes Circle

Lot #380 912-5715634 Lot #640 239-242-6633 (Home)

19435 Omega Road 2842 Tara Lakes Circle

Lot #212 607-732-2422 NY Lot #304 631-294-3607 (Don) NY

Phone number Changes for the New Tara Woods Directory 2019-2020 GOODHUE, William 19710 Woodfield Circle Lot #144 • 517-404-8062 MI* GOODHUE, Barbara 19710 WoodfieldCircle Lot #144 • 517-404-8063 MI* PLESTED, Doug & Angela 2593 Macon Circle Lot #233 705-644-7552 (D) CAN 705-645-0414 (A) CAN WEAVER, Jean 19607 Charleston Circle Lot #20 239-314-8810 PA * Correction made from the January Issue of “The Columns” Delete the Following Names: BAYES, Mary BAYLEY, Beverly COUTTS, Pat

MCISAAC, George PARKER, Mike & Nancy / MOBERG, Diane SILVERMAN, Howard & Beth WARREN, Bruce & Donna

19535 Charleston Circle 19435 Omega Road 2782 Orlenes Street 2817 Steamboat Loop 2849 Darwin Street 19479 Cotton Bay 2842 Tara Lakes Circle

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Tara Woods Computer Club

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

The first and third Thursday of each month are devoted to Computer Basics.

This is a complete course on how to use your computer, including Windows, programs, games, internet, email, and multimedia. The second and fourth Thursday are reserved for General subjects; this year we will examine social media, smart phones, tablets, and the Google (Android) operating system. Other topics will be added later as time allows. If there is a fifth Thursday in a month, it is an open

question and answer session where you can ask me almost anything you want.

This month we covered Ebook Readers and programs, and will continue with computer speech and speech recognition.

The Basics course has progressed through the Desktop and Windows files and folders; the next topics will be an overview the Wordpad word processor that is included with every Windows computer, and the Microsoft Paint application used for drawing simple diagrams and graphics.

It’s never too late to join our group, even if you’re a total novice. This is a great time to learn the Basics; we are starting again at the very beginning and assume that you know nothing about com-

puters. We spend as much time as we need to on each topic, and the next topic to be covered is always posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. Feel free to attend only those classes that appeal to you.

Bring something to take notes with, and your laptop computer if you want to follow along on it. I will answer any question you care to ask me. I also give private lessons and set up or repair computers in your home. I’ve been designing, programming, repairing, teaching, and working with computers since 1968, and can help you with all of your computer needs.

Please call me with any questions or comments at 652-0488. I’m looking forward to seeing you.

Dave St. Laurent, The Computer Tutor

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Another month has gone by and another Round Robin is in the books. The original date in January was rained out, although the Tennis Association Meeting and meal were held that evening. It was decided to play the cancelled tennis matches the following Sunday, and it

turned out to be a very nice day.

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the north end of the court (it was plugged with debris). We took the grills up and cleaned out the drain. It now is working as it should.

Thanks to Janice Johnston, Mary Sandre, and Gail Stewig for cleaning the tops of the nets; they look great.

Fred Puhlfuerst, Ed Sandre, myself, and Mark Van Ort hung new wind-break fabric on the north end of Court 4 (the old fabric ripped in the heavy wind a few weeks ago).

We are looking forward to our next Round Robin and Tennis Association Meeting on February 24th. – Roger Rafferty TENNIS LEAGUES WOMEN’S LEAGUE Women’s Team – Angels As I write this article in early February, the Tara Woods Angels remain in first place with 52 wins and only 8 losses.

Match Updates: We played the then second place team, the Herons Glen Volley Girls, on January 10th. We managed to win all six sets; however, one of the sets was a real nail-biter as Gail and Liz were down 2 games to 5, with Herons Glen needing to win only 1 more game to win the set. Well, Gail and Liz managed to get the score to 5 games each. The Herons Glen team then got the next game for a 6–5 advantage. Gail and Liz rallied again and got the next game, so it was 6 games each, which meant a tie-break was necessary. Fortunately, Gail and Liz played hard and won that tie-break.

What a great outcome for them – and for the team! There is a moral here: Never Give Up! The Tara Woods Angels had another intense match on January 31st when Janell and Jean played two of the best players from Lake Fairways. There were many strong rallies, and even though the Lake Fairways women had set point at least one time, Janell and Jean remained strong and won that set in a tie-break.

That match made for some very exciting tennis – both for the players and for the fans who were watching.

We played our make-up match against the women from Six Lakes on February 4th and we managed to win all 6 sets.

We had another come-from-behind victory when we played the then second place Pine Lakes Panthers on February 7th. The set didn’t start out too well for Jean and Linda who were down 2 games to 5 when they shifted into high gear and

got the match to 5 games each. Pretty soon it was 6 games each, which called for a tie-break which, fortunately, Jean and Linda won. Overall, the Angels won all 6 sets that day.

We have only four more matches to play to close out our season. I will report on the outcome of those matches and our final standings in the April issue of The Columns – I hope to have good news to report at that time. – Linda Engel MEN’S LEAGUE White Team – Stallions The Tara Woods Stallions had a great match this week against Lake Fairways, winning 5 out of 6 matches. Our team of 10 guys is really gelling together, playing well and enjoying the moment. We are presently in second place, 10 sets out of first place and 19 sets ahead of third place. Our formula of playing all the players each week (some play twice and some play once) seems to be working great. We all get to participate each and every week. Let’s keep having fun!!!

– Glen Fisher Blue Team – Tigers We played our January 10th match against the team from Admiralty. We were able to play to a 3-win, 3-loss finish.

Our next match on the 17th was against our community brothers the Mustangs…

Unfortunately we were met by a stronger team and lost all 6 sets. However, we had a tremendous standing-room-only cheering section. They cheered great plays by both teams. That in itself made it an enjoyable match.

The next two matches were a flip-flop; we won 2 and lost 4 to the Herons Glen Yard Dogs and we won 4 and lost 2 the following week to the Lake Fairways Cougars. That concluded our January schedule.

On February 7th we started off against the Six Lakes Raptors. We did manage a 3–3 finish. So, we remain in the middle of the standings in the league. There are five matches left in the season. – Dale Holat Blue Team – Mustangs As I write this article on February 7th, we remain in first place in the Blue division, holding an 8 set advantage over the second place team. We continue having good health amongst our team and I believe this has been the main reason we have had pretty good success so far. Most all of the teams in our division now have all their players playing, so the matches have been very close.

We will finish the February portion of our schedule and will be heading into our final three matches in March when this article appears in the March issue of The Columns. We will have our rematch against the Tara Woods Tigers on March 14th – a “must see” event!!!

As always, stay healthy, and see you on the courts!! – Ed Malatesta ROUND ROBIN The second Round Robin of the season was scheduled to be played on Sunday, January 27th. However, Mother Nature would not cooperate with the weather.

It rained…and rained…and rained some more. Thus, it had to be postponed till the following Sunday. Alas, it was a beautiful day. After the early morning mist was burnt off by the sunshine and the courts were dried off (with the help of some ambitious and energetic players), a morning of fun and friendly competition took place. Many thanks to Mary & Ed Sandre for the courtside snacks they provided.

That evening a delightful meal was prepared by Sharon & Don Boehlke and Mary & Bill Nothnagel prior to the Tennis Association Meeting. Many thanks for your efforts.

The next Round Robin is scheduled for Sunday, February 24th, and the final Round Robin of the season is scheduled for Sunday, March 31st. The sign-up sheet is always posted on the first of the month at the courts. And, as always, all are encouraged to participate.

At this time, I would like to express my appreciation to Al Dion for stepping up and helping me with the Round Robins; it made my job that much easier. Thanks, Al! Hope to see you at the next Round Robin. – Jon Gold Submitted by Linda Engel

MAGIC SOFTBALL MAGIC SOFTBALL UPDATE! The Tara Woods Magic Softball season has gotten off to a roaring start. We defeated both Pine Lakes and Old Bridge and had strong games against Herons Glen and Buccaneers that got away in the late innings.

We’ve encountered a few bumps and bruises along the way, as usual, but the team members are doing a good job of sticking together and continuing to battle every game. Our season concludes Wednesday, March 20th, with our final game versus Herons Glen.

The Annual Spaghetti Dinner was a ROUSING success, with nearly 200 hot, delicious meals served. Folks raved about the quality of the food and the service. And next year we promise to have MORE CHOCOLATE cake!

Once more, we thank you for your support, both at the ballpark and at our dinner.

Bill Hubbs

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